Reading and singing written in the Balinese alphabet on Palmyra
leaf or lontar seem to
be firmly grounded and brings spiritual calmness. The chorus groups
which sing literally (sastra) verse, known as nyastra, have rapidly
flourished on this island which shown by established many groups
called “Seka Santhi” come from various site in Bali.
These
kind activities also flourished on TV broadcasting “Interactive
Kidung”, whereby the TV public can hear Balinese song with
greater attractiveness than of the TV program. In addition, radio
broadcasts through out Bali transmit similar programs from the
morning hours until late night. Consequently, the Balinese atmosphere
is full of magical sounds coming from literature lovers bringing
peaceful thought and satisfied listeners during the airing of
“Gita Shanti” . gita = song.
Members of Sekaa Pesantian (Chorus Groups) have accrued more
self-confidence when airing various spiritual songs during ceremonies
both in the temple and the homes of the people arranging rituals.
It is important to keep sustaining Balinese art and culture. In
the other hand though this activities, it can good impact for
the young generation to gain their love so it can flourish and
sustain until next generation.
So it would be great it you purchase a souvenir in the form of
lontar or a CD cassette of a chorus group as a souvenir of your
visit to this Island of Thousand Temples.
