“Bali Agung — The Legend of Balinese Goddesses” is a blend of Balinese traditional and contemporary dance performance, collaborative music and cutting- edge puppetry on Bali’s largest modern stage. The 150 member cast is comprised of Bali’s most accomplished artists including dancers, shadow-puppet masters and musicians. Together as well as an extraordinary array of exotic animals including trained elephants, camels, eagles and tigers. An original musical composition of Balinese Gamelan and western orchestral music enriches this magical production.

This operatic performance is inspired by the historic and legendary accounts of Sri Jaya Pangus, King of the unassailable Balingkang Kingdom of the Balinese 12th century Bali and his beloved Chinese wife, Kang Ching Wie. The sheer drop into the crater lakes with a volcano rising from its centre provided an epic background for a tragic and heroic story.

The Executive Director, Hans Manansang says “... our vision is to create a story of epic proportions that captures the essence of Bali — it is an evolution in the perspective of Balinese culture. It is also part of our commitment to the conservation of wild life and culture”. ‘Bali Agung’ has been created and produced by an internationally acclaimed theatrical team. The Director, Composer and Production Designer have all been involved in large scale celebration productions including the Sydney and Doha Olympics, Asian Games amongst others. This combination of artists and theatrical team promises a unique daily show at the Bali Theatre.

Further John Sumampau, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Bali Theatre adds, “Bali Theatre will enlighten Bali’s outstanding cultural uniqueness and magnificence values that will invite more national and international audiences to the island to experience this one stop entertainment park.” The ‘Bali Agung’ performance is showing daily from Sunday, August 29 2010 at 2.00 to 3.00 pm (except Mondays) at Bali Safari & Marine Park, Gianyar Bali.