Denpasar
(Antara Bali) - UNESCO has declared nine Balinese traditional dance forms as
an Intangible World Heritage, following the announcement of results of
the UNESCO`s meeting held in Namibia, Africa on December 2.
The Head of the Bali Provincial Cultural office, Dewa Putu Beratha
made the statement on Wednesday night, adding that he had received such
information from a ranking official of Education and Culture Ministry
later on the day.
The nine dances (tari) that have become the Intangible World
Heritage are Tari Barong Ket, Tari Joged Bumbung, Tari Legong Keraton,
Drama Tari Wayang Wong, Drama Tari Gambuh, Topeng Sidhakarya, Tari Baris
Upacara, Tari Sanghyang Dedari and Tari Rejang.
"We are very happy and grateful with this designation. Thus, Bali
does not only receive protection relating to the preservation of
traditional dance, but it will also result in economic benefits in the
future," Dewa explained.
According to him, after UNESCO recognized the nine Balinese dance
forms, it was now the responsibility of the central government, the Bali
provincial government and district/city governments to prepare the
infrastructure for the preservation and development of traditional
Balinese dances. (WDY)
9 Balinese Dances Become World Cultural Heritage
Jumat, 4 Desember 2015 8:53 WIB