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The unique and rare sacred dance, Baris Cina was performed at the anniversary of Petitenget Temple, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Kerobokan. It was quite a surprise for me since I thought that Baris Cina was only performed in Khayangan Tiga Temple, Renon village and Belanjong, Sanur (Denpasar), but in Bali you have to expect the unexpected. (more…)
Chinese influence in Balinese culture have been perfectly assimilated and it is hard to distinguish the influence that have been thoroughly assimilated, but there are some influences that still clearly visible.
Chinese coin, small lead or bronze coins with a hole, in the center that is called “pis bolong” by the Balinese is the most visible sign of Chinese influence in Bali. It was the most wide-spread form of “cash” used on Bali, In the 19th and early 20th century, worth a fraction of a Dutch cent and the smallest coin in use. Nowadays the Pis Bolong is only used as a part of offering. Though the real pis bolong that was imported from china is made of bronze but the pis bolong that is use in the offering must be made of the mold of five metal (Panca Datu), namely gold, silver, copper, brass and iron.
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