YST’s Bali Regional Resonances is an overseas summer immersion programme, where students gain the opportunity to learn about Balinese arts and ways of expression through an interdisciplinary exploration of the region’s culture and traditions.

As part of the programme, students will undergo a combination of ensemble work, studio sessions and excursions over the course of two weeks in the heart of Bali’s vibrant cultural landscape. 

Students are given the opportunity to study interdisciplinary Balinese art forms under local artists and instructors – including Balinese musical ensemble forms such as Gong kebyar, Gender wayang, Gamelan degung, Kecapi suling, beleganjur and kecak chant, instruments such as jegog (music played on bamboo instruments), genggong (jaw harp), suling (flute), as well as Balinese dance and wayang kulit (shadow puppet theatre). The programme culminates in a live community performance, where students get the chance to showcase their learnings and perform alongside local musical ensembles and dancers.

Aside from music-making, students are also immersed in local culture through excursions, where they will visit cultural sites and villages to learn about and participate in Balinese culture and day-to-day life. Through this holistic learning experience, students can better understand the underlying values and practices of Balinese society while forging a meaningful artistic exchange with local Indonesian artists and non-profit organisations.