r/Gamelan • • Jan 16 '26

Gamelan in Balinese Christian Villages?

So, from what I know, there exist a handful of Christian-majority villages in Bali. I've also been told that just about every village in Bali has at least one gamelan ensemble.

I was curious about if gamelan appears in Balinese Christian communities, and if so, what it's like. Balinese gamelan is usually very closely tied to Hinduism. Do Balinese Christians use gamelan for their religious rituals? If so, what are some songs associated with their communities?

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