Pendet Dance

Pendet is one of the dances are popular in Bali. It belongs to the type of dance dance trustee, namely secar dance performed exclusively for religious rituals. Pendet in created in 1970 by Balinese artist I Nyoman Kaler named. Dance tells the story of gods falling to earth.
Pendet have differences with the other ceremonial dances which usually requires a specialized and well-trained dancers, whereas Pendet can be done by anyone. Basically in Pendet young girls just follow the movement senior dancers in front of her, it is this which makes Pendet easily done by anyone.

Worship dance
At first Pendet is a lot of cult dance performed in temples. Describing the welcome and persembahaan of falling into Marcapada gods. Over time the Balinese dance artists transform into dance Pendet "Welcome".
Pendet generally done in groups or pairs. Pendet is more dynamic than Rejang Dance. This dance is performed after Rejang Dance at Temple page and generally facing toward the Saints (Pelinggih). The dancers wear full ceremonial dress, bring offerings to the gods, jugs, bowls and more.

Hindu dance
Pendet is an integral part of Hindu society in Bali. Usually this dance is shown to welcome guests or start an event. Each dancer brings a silver bowl (bokor) which will be sown into the audience as a welcome.
Pendet is one characteristic of Balinese dance is one of the nation's cultural heritage of valuable art. Required the attention of the government and people of Indonesia for more attention to and preserve the culture in Indonesia.