About me
Putu Evie, a seasoned traditional dancer from Sanur, has been immersed in the art form since childhood. Due to her passionate belief in the power of cultural exchange, and blending tradition with creativity, she and her husband, Vaughan Hatch, founded Mekar Bhuana.
Mekar Bhuana is a family based centre dedicated to documenting, reconstructing and repatriating rare and lost Balinese performing gamelan and dance art-forms. Founded with a vision to empower Balinese youth with knowledge about the rare and endangered music and dance of their ancestors, the centre is home to talented troupes of musicians and dancers that are passionate about their traditions. Through workshops and cultural immersion programs, foreign students can not only learn traditional gamelan instruments and dance, but also mask-making, puppetry and more.
Evie also serves on the board of Yayasan Semara Gita Bhuana, a foundation dedicated to preserving Balinese culture. By joining her workshops or lessons, you can be a part of the journey in preserving and promoting the rich Balinese culture. Her dedication and passion are sure to inspire and provide an enriching experience.
Recently, she brought her passion for Balinese culture to Wellington, New Zealand, where she founded Mekar Bhuana Aotearoa, an organization similarly sharing Balinese gamelan and dance through courses, workshops and performances.
Join Putu Evie for a journey into the heart of Balinese culture.
