Gusti Angga
Though Gusti Angga leads our landscaping team, taking care of all the flowers and gardens, his greatest impact on Kaura is his role as the creative leader of the Megenjekan.
Megenjekan is a traditional Balinese performance of music, song, and dance that has ancient origins, born from post-harvest village gatherings. Today, the performances are more for regular entertainment in the village. There is no specific song or dance; they develop their shows by performing traditional cultural songs and creating their own local music and dances.
At Kaura it is Gusti who creates the songs, melodies, music and then trains the Kaura team to be able to Megenjekan. He finds inspiration from his family. As a child, he toured with his aunts and uncles, all renowned singers and dancers, across Bali and other regions around Indonesia. He loved performing the Megenjekan and has become an expert with Indonesian instruments and musical styles.
Now, he channels Balinese Megenjekan traditions and his family heritage into Kaura. He leads rehearsals in the Community Hub every afternoon before they put on the show for the audience in the evening. The vibe in the village is different in the afternoons as guests often join just to listen and learn.
When Gusti goes into the Hub for training and rehearsal, I see him switch into a different person. His passion for Megenjekan comes through even more than his love for his gardens. In his music, it’s like watching a spirit awaken. His artistry isn’t just skill, it’s his inheritance, and he’s passing it on.
