In Reply to: stupid question maybe posted by audinary on Tuesday, 24. June 2008 at 12:30 Bali Time:
A bale is a platform raised on pillars, most houses have more than one where lfe is lived except for sleeping at night. Bales are also found in temples and in public places.
Some types of bale are...
Bale bandung is a 12 pillared bale found in a temple.
Bale banjar is the meeting place for a community group called a banjar.
Bale gong is the bale where gagambelans play music for religious ceremonies.
Bale gede is the big bale in a complex where visitors are entertained and meetings held.
Bale pamahyasan is is a bale where dancers dress for ceremonies and is in the innermost (jeroan) part of the temple (pura)
Bale mundak is the six pillared bale in the temple.
Bale pamujuan is where Pedandas perform their rights .
Bale sakeneme is a six pillared bale in a house complex where social activities take place.
Bale panggung is a high bale like a tower.
Ref: Norbet Shadeg. Balinese English Dictionary, Tuttle.