The Miracle of Bali

"The Miracle of Bali" is a BBC series of cultural documentaries narrated by David Attenborough and first shown in 1969. The series comprises three programs about the culture of Bali. The complete series is available as a special feature on the DVD release of David Attenborough's 1975 series The Tribal Eye. ["The Miracle of Bali" DVD]

Episodes

Episode 1. "The Midday Sun"

The first episode is a general introduction to Bali, its people and their varied arts, with the main focus on Peliatan village, its orchestra and dancers.

Episode 2. "Night"

This episode covers the religious rituals and festivals of Bali, officially Hindu, but with origins in ancient ceremonials practised long before Hinduism came to the island.

Episode 3. "Recital Of Music"

This episode is about music and dancing from the Balinese village of Peliatan, the separate items linked by an appropriately illustrative detail from Balinese paintings.

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