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Bali arts

The Balinese are surrounded by art throughout their lives as art is omnipresent in Bali. They make art out of the most basic necessities in their daily lives. However, artistic knowledge is not commissioned only to a special intellectual class, but is open to everyone at all levels. Painting, sculpture, carving and music have traditionally been the province of men, while women channeled their creative energy into creating lavish offerings to the gods.

In every festival, you can see spectacular pyramids of flowers, fruit, and cakes up to two meters high, constructed with such love and adoration that it could only be meant for a higher being. Although a religiously regarded practice, Balinese art does not serve religion solely. Bemos, jackets, menus, motorcycles, hotel doorways and other objects are decorated with sacred symbols. They do not view this use as sacrilegious. It is incredible to see so many people in such a small area pour so much energy into creating beautiful things.
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Plant and photography

You might not well equipped with experience or basic knowledge of photography, but the fun of taking a picture is what you should have. If you feel you got talent or more interest in photography or design, take some photography degree or have your education in Interior Design Schools, to follow your thirst in design.

Capturing flower as an object of photography, usually tempted, the combination of the flower which nature has provide for us, made us one step closer to thank God what He have done. Flower photo is one of the most popular photo project for the owner of the camera, especially for owners of new cameras, photo flower almost always obliged to try.
Let’s discuss some tips on photographing flowers below.
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THE IMPORTANT WOMEN IN NANAK’S LIFE

Lesson Objectives:
1 To review the meaning of “tunn, munn and dhunn.”
2 To understand how important Mata Tripta and Bibi Nanaki were to young Nanak’s life.
3 To hear the story of Guru Nanak’s marriage and why it was unusual.
4 To learn how wrong it is to tell lies or say mean things about others.

Teachers, ask the students to say the Sikh greeting with you; then fold hands and do simran with the students.
Going around the room, ask each student to tell the class what “tunn” ,”munn” and “dhunn” mean in their own life. Ask if anyone has learned the meaning of Naam Juppna, Kirt Karni, and Wund Chhukna? Read more…