THE BALINESE KUL-KUL When you’re a guest at InterContinental Bali Resort, you might be surprised at how many elements of the Balinese culture you can find within the hotel and its gardens. A good example of this is the ‘kul-kul,’ a traditional communication system in the form of a wooden bell positioned at the top of a tower. There are two kul-kul bell towers at InterContinental Bali Resort, the most prominent of which can be seenat the entrance, located to the left hand side when…Continue Reading “Resort Sculpture: Kul-Kul at InterContinental Bali Resort”
Trimurti (oneness of the three (3) Hindu Gods: Brahma; Shiwa; and Wisnhu) united in harmony with each other, acts as the most supreme Gods in the Hindu religion in Bali and as such are very much exalted by the Balinese communities. These statues are prominently located at the entry to the hotel, as meant to be out of respect to the faith / confidence given to Trimurti by Balinese community.