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| Unique Visitors: 0 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 136 |
| Visitors Out: 930 |
| Total Visitors Out: 1677 |
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| West Bali National Park |
| 2007-02-19 01:41:00 |
Situated in the north west of Bali, this park covers an area of 19,002.89 hectares. It strecthes between the regency of Buleleng and Jembrana, as natural resources preservation for research, education, recreation and tourism. This beautiful and unspoiled nature park is only 3 hours from denpasar, accessible through public buses and accomodations are available in the park and the areas outside the park. Amongst the abundant wildlife lives the greatly endangered Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), endemic to the park and declared as the fauna mascot for Bali. This was a crucial factor in making the park a natural preservation.The park offers both cultural and natural tourism. Situated in Teluk Terima is the grave of Jayaprana...
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| 'Tumpek', Balinese Sacred Day |
| 2007-02-16 01:51:00 |
Balinese community belongs to the religious one. In other words, all social activities are at all times based on the Hindu teachings. In the calendrical system, there is a term 'Tumpek' in Bali falling once in every 210 days as the summit momment of the god's endowment to human beings (Sundarigama manuscript).Tumpek Landep is marked with the symbol of kris dagger (weapon) having the meaning to sharpen the intellectuality of Balinese humans.Tumpek Wariga and Tumpek Uye are indicated with the symbol of appreciation towards the bio-life of which conservation should be maintained, as it becomes the wellspring for the survival of human life.Tumpek Kuningan is a moment of introspection on dharma (the eternal law of the cosmos) to remind the human beings so they endeavour to archieve the profane ...
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| Affection Day at Sangeh Tourist Object |
| 2007-02-14 01:59:00 |
Virtually all eco-tourism objects and attractions in Bali indicate the accomplishment of a balanced relationship of human to nature, human to fellow humans, and human to God into an intact integrity as mandated within Tri Hita Karana concept. As a matter of fact, this is the key to success of conservational endeavors of nature in Bali that is consistently implemented at the Sangeh eco-tourism object and attraction.The object located at Sangeh Village, Abiansemal, Badung – 21 km north of denpasar, indeed relies on the fauna and forest as tourist attraction. With the extent of 13,969 hectares, Sangeh has various kinds of shady trees, amongst them are nutmeg (Difterocarpos trinervis) and some of 27 kinds of other trees as gamal, harbesia, pule (Alstonia ch...
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| Besakih Temple |
| 2007-02-11 02:04:00 |
to assemble north, by the astonishing landscapes of Bukit Jambul, goes up more than 900 meters to the top of the slopes of Gunung Agung in Pura Besakih, holiest of all the temples in Bali. It started most probably like sanctuary in prehistoric terrace where the worship and were quoted to the god of Gunung Agung, the element dominating of landscape in the world of Balinese. Above thousand years and moreover, it was increased and added to until it developed in the current complex of approximately 30 temples.At the 10th century it was apparently a temple of state. According to inscriptions' kept here, an important event took place in the year 1007. If can be only guessed that this was associated ritual of died for t...
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| Solemn Ritual of Rice Farmers |
| 2007-02-08 01:54:00 |
It's the regular ceremony performed by farmers in Klungkung regency, notably in the subak teritory of Kacang Dawa located some 4.5 km south of Semarapura city. This ceremony is executed when the planting season comes. Within a year there are paddy and and crop plant seasons. They cultivate twice crops and one paddy. The most unique ritual can be encontered on the paddy season (usually in November to December). Prior to planting the rice, they cultivate the soil twice. The second one is meant to eradicate the entire weeds so when the paddy flourishes the growth of weeds could be minimized. When the soil has been cultivated for two times, farmers get down to find the propitous day to...
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| Calon Arang Dance |
| 2007-02-05 01:45:00 |
It can be the enchanting hour the first night of full moon, when the long shades drew aside like phantoms on the ground, that crowd of village meets around a release close to the temple of deaths to observe the drama of Calon Arang, the widow-witch of Girah. Each Balinese knows the legend of Rangda like CaIon Arang, a favourite in the local folklore.A long ago, when Airlangga was a king, there lived a widow, Calon Arang, which gave rise to a child in the jungle. The child developed until is the sea famous Ratna Menggali. The girl of line wanted by Calon Arang to marry a fromairiangga' spalace of prince, but despite her beauty, no prince came. Angered by this, the widow learned art from the black magic and practised against the kingdom, making die much peopl...
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| Bali's Excotic Eco-tourism |
| 2007-02-03 11:50:00 |
The rich culture of Bali being maintained from one generation to the next generation is never the boring of tourists of reason to visit this island. But Bali does not offer simply its unique culture; eco-tourism also has a part in the attraction of Bali.The culture of Bali will be always the wire in attraction for tourists. It is because the community follows closely the Hindu lesson, which gives a strong direction of the spirit and dictates their daily behavior. The habits, the traditions and the religion announced in one in Bali equipping the mixture with a strong direction with stability. The large temples always play an essential part and the ritual one are still carried out with full the devotion by Balinese in spite ...
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| New Experience in Ubud |
| 2007-02-01 01:50:00 |
Kamandalu Resort & Spa has a distinctive guest activity. Its name is "Glory Hours Tour". This activity begins at 06.00 and shows Ubud in the morning. “The climate of Ubud at this time is far different from that in the afternoon replenished with hullabaloo. Period of 06.00-08.00 is the routine activity of the rural community of Ubud. Farmers depart to rice field, children to school and household mothers are busy at selling and buying several kinds of daily needs at market."Wet Market" is the starting point of the passage. For 30 minutes, you will be given an opportunity to know some products, do shopping and have a closer look to the trading activity. Wet Market is a terminology to name the traditional market in Ubud.Being satisfied to look around, you will be taken to enjoy the misty...
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| Karangasem Prepares to Welcome Visitors |
| 2007-01-29 02:02:00 |
Your journey will not be completed, if you don’t visit Besakih Temple. Besakih, the mother temple of Bali is just like a magnet that is ready to attract world tourists to visit it. It is one of the top tourist destinations of Karangasem that occupies the highest rank in terms of visitor numbers.Apart form Besakih, there is the traditional village of Tenganan and marine tourism resort of Tulamben and Amed, choosen by tourists to spend their holiday in Bali. Realizing the decreasing number of tourists, Art and Culture office of Karangasem does not take it for granted, and the potential of destination is continously being developed and organized.The tourist destination are: Taman Ujung located in Tumbu Village, sub district of Karangasem; Puri Gede cons...
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| Temples in Buleleng, North Bali |
| 2007-01-26 01:39:00 |
The coatal roads leading both east and west of Buleleng, North Bali lead past dramatic ocean scenes and a number of interesting temples. The road west, which leads to the low key, relaxed tourist resort of Lovina, passes the temples of Pulaki and Dalem Melanting. The road east passes the elaborately carved Pura Beji at Sangsit and Pura Maduwe Karang at Kubutambahan, with its famous flower-wheeled bicycle relief.Pulaki Temple Located about 50 kolometers east of Singaraja, Pulaki is quite surprisingly the centre's Bali's grape growing region, which produces table grapes, raisins and even wine. The village has an attractive temple. Set between lush jungle and the towering cliff's of Bali's northeastern coast. Pulaki is occup...
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| Mesaba, Subak's Ritual as Manifestation of Farmer's Thanks Giving |
| 2007-01-23 01:51:00 |
The Hindu community in Bali continually pays tribute for the proceeds of what they have undertaken. No matter its proceeds are sizable or bijou, they stay to hold ritual activity as the expression of their gratitude to the Creator. Such gratitude is frequently embodied through yajna (holy sacrifice), a presentation to the Almighty God for all of his endowment.Similarly, the tradition is carried out ny farmers. When the rice has turned yellow or some days by the harvest time, farmers in Tabanan hold the mesaba ritual as an utterance of thanks to god in his manifestation of Goddess Sri. Mesaba ritual transpires at daytime at Bedugul, a subak temple that habi...
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| The 'Spirit of Bali' Painting Exhibition At The Damping Gallery Ubud |
| 2007-01-20 01:34:00 |
Coincided with its inauguration, the Damping Gallery Ubud held an exhibition involving 25 selected painters from in and outside Bali. The selected ones are those who have worked or taken their inspiration from Bali. This exhibition, entitled 'Spirit of Bali', put on show 39 paintings of several styles and schools that could offer a new oasis to appreciators to enjoy quality works amongst the many galleries in Ubud.The twenty five painters are Made Djirna, Nyoman Erawan, Nyoman Sukari, Wayan Redika, Made Kerol, Krijono, D. Tjandra Kirana, Putu Sutawijaya, Wayan Sujana (Suklu), Nyoman ...
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| Fantastic Panorama of Gitgit Hill |
| 2007-01-17 01:39:00 |
Gitgit range of hills is located between the 10th and 17th kilometers from the capital of Buleleng Regency, Singaraja. Or if from Denpasar, it is about 60 to 70 kilometers. Gitgit Village is one of the villages in Buleleng Regency that belongs to the teritory of Sukasada district.It’s not so hard to find the way to Gitgit. The main road from Denpasar to Singaraja passes through the Gitgit range of Hills, instead. It’s easy for visitors to catch public transportation for this route. For some hours, vehicle like Isuzu minibus passes the route, either from Denpasar or Singaraja.By exploring the main street of this range of hills, visitors will see the nature presenting highly fantastic panoramas. Gitgit actually has a spe...
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| Nusa Penida Bird Sanctuary |
| 2007-01-14 01:54:00 |
The Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothshildi) is an indigenous bird that is part of the fauna of Bali Island. This fascinating bird has clean white feathers and black beak. Population of this bird grows few and far between, the more so in its wild habitat in the Bali Barat National Park. For this reason, The Begawan Giri Foundation, in cooperation with the National Park Enthusiasts Foundation, held a program to breed and preserve this fauna that progressively comes into extinction.Breeding programs transpiring for 5 months since July 2006 indicated that of the 25 birds bred, 23 birds could survive. This signified that its mortality rate ammounted to 8%. Incapacity factor to adapt naturally on the first deliverance showed that a bird only survived for five days, while another died as it was prey...
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| Silayukti Temple |
| 2007-01-11 01:42:00 |
Silayukti Temple lays on a hilltop, at the beachside of Padang Bai. Padang Bai is a marine village and celebrated for its sea harbor that connects Bali to Lombok Island. As a marine village, the inhabitants of Padang Bai are extremely heterogeneous, either in terms of ethnics or the religion they practice.With sandy beaches this village has also developed into a fascinating tourist attraction in Bali. The large numbers of foreign tourist arrivals proves it and they seem to assimiliate well with the local community. To reach Padang Bai village will take you some 1.5 hpurs from Denpasar travelling easterly or some 59 km.History on the establishment of Silayukti Temple is inseparable from the existence of the Sage Kuturan. He was from East Java and arrived in...
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| Setting Free The Sun 2006 |
| 2007-01-08 02:14:00 |
At the year end 2006, the Puputan Badung Square is ascertained to thronged by crowds. The reason is that at the midpoint of Denpasar a gala gathering entitled “Setting Free The Sun 2006” will be held. It is held for whole day long from 08.00 am to 01.00 am on 1 January. Nunerous kinds of arts are staged starting from traditional to modern arts. At least, there are 40 kinds of art presentations that will jazz up this majestic event welcoming the New Year 2007.Every year-end the government of Denpasar city regularly organizes the “Setting Free The Sun” program. It was expected to successfully entertain the town people of Denpasar, other than foreign tourist spending holiday here.As in the previous years, attendant were not only form downtown Denpasar, but also from outside Denpasar a...
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| Tri Hita Karana Awards |
| 2007-01-05 02:06:00 |
The presentation night of the Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards and Accreditations took place at the agung Hall (Kahyangan Jagat Bali Temple) Luhur Pakendungan, Tanah Lot, Friday (22/12). Present on this rejoicing event, amongst others, were the minister for Tourism and Culture, Ir. Jero Wacik,SE and Minister of Environmental Affairs, Rachmat Witoelar. In addition, hundreds of stakeholder members of Bali tourism also looked on during this pretigious event. Meanwhile, the governor of Bali, Dewa Beratha and other high officials of Bali province and Regencies or City across Bali were also present as witness of the annual event.The complete recipients of the Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards 2006 are as follows:1. Tourist object/...
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| Lempuyang Luhur Temple |
| 2007-01-02 01:54:00 |
Lempuyang temple is located on Lempuyang Mountain, Karangasem Regency in East – Bali. The Balinese Hindu’s named it Sad Khayangan Agung Lempuyang Luhur, which is the place for Hyang Iswara and Hyang Agni Jaya. The temple festival is held every six months on Umanis Galungan.To go to Lempuyang temple from denpasar, it is about 80 km, a 2 hours journey to the east. Along the way, you will see beautiful sceneries, rice field panoramas and rivers. There are three ways to go there, that is:1. Kemuda/Purwayu way, passing Ngis Tista Village, Kemuda, Penataran Agung Lempuyang Luhur at Purwayu, Telaga Mas, Pasar Agung to Lempuyang Luhur.2. Basangalas way, passing Ngis Tista Village, Basangalas, Banjar Gamongan, Telaga Sawang, Lempuyang Madya-Parahyangan Mp...
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| Puri Dewa Bharata Village: The Real Balinese Heaven |
| 2006-12-30 03:01:00 |
Puri Dewa Bharata Village is a two star hotel built on a 45 acres area, where you can experience the ancient style of Balinese heaven. It is designed in indigenous traditional architecture with fine stones and wood carving decorations in each room of the hotel and it gives the real sense of a Balinese atmosphere. Puri Dewa Bharata Village should definitely be your choice of stay.It is located in an accessible area, 20 minutes from bali international Ngurah Rai Airport and just 300 meters from the main Legian street, which is known for its shopping environment, internatinally recommended restaurants and glamorous nightlife. Double Six Beach is also within a short distance, only a 10 minut...
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| Palasari Tourism Village in West Bali |
| 2006-12-23 04:44:00 |
Nestled above the slopes at the mountains range of Bali’s rain forest, the village Palasari offers beautiful forestry tourism such as bird walk and tracking with could be continued on to West Bali National Park. Formerly, the settlement was also the destiny forest – the jungle, which was opened during the Dutch civilization aroun 1940.The village is sourrounded with rivers, rice fields, and cacao and coconut plantations. All roads and paths are asphalted and completed with beautiful landscape along the roadsides, green grass and colorful flowers. The site plan of this village is ismilar to other villages in the island, holy place, cemetery, lawan an...
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| A Cool Break at Ulundanu Temple |
| 2006-12-21 01:54:00 |
Cool and sometimes misty are predominant features of the place where Ulundanu Temple, one of Kahyangan Jagat or universal temple locates. It nestled on the side of lake Beratan, Bedugul in Tabanan regency, some 48 km from Denpasar. Actually this temple lies at strategic destination among the Candikuning agro market, botanical garden and the route to some fascinating destinations in northen Bali. Uniquely, one compound of temple is located on the land of the lakeside and another within the lake. However it is still within the reach of a temporary bridge or by a transfer of an outrigger. Devotees find no difficult accessing the latter. In terms of its function, Ulundanu temple is a house of worship to honor the Lord of Vishnu along with his consort Godde...
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| Wayang Wong of Batuagung |
| 2006-12-18 01:57:00 |
The wayang is very popular among the Balinese. The meaning of the word is highly controversial, but it is generally applied to any pictorial representation of the figures of mythology, although it appears to have deeper, more significant religious meaning, perhaps related to the cult of ancestors. On the other hand, wayang means shadow-the shadow of life as in wayang kulit – the puppet shadow play.In line with this ancient theatre, there is wayang wong(the human puppet), the archaic of masked drama. Unlike the puppet shadow, wayang wong is rare traditional theatre. The sacred wayang wong could be found at Perancak temple, performed only as part of temple ceremony during its temple festival.Another could be found at family temple of brahmin castle at...
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| Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa |
| 2006-12-16 01:58:00 |
Situated in renowned southern peninsula of Bali, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa elegantly represents a legendary Balinese Palace sorrounded by lush tropical gardens and 140 meters white pure beachfront. This stunning resorts is just 15 minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and close to shops and major tourist attractions. The 381 rooms and suite resort invite you to immerse yourself in pageantry of one of the world’s most vibrant cultures.All rooms are richly designed to provide all the modern comfort with an authentic Balinese atmosphere. Palace Club Executive rooms are set in private wing with separate access and check-in through the Palace Lounge which serves complimentary br...
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| Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art |
| 2006-12-15 02:03:00 |
The Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art is situated in Klungkung just one hour north of Ngurah Rai International airport. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9 am and 5 pm, and the entrance fee is Rp.10.000,-The Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art and attached Cultural Centre embrances many elements of Balinese artistic and cultural heritage. The main collection is divided into two main buildings, which are set amongst lush botanical gardens which make up the museum grounds.The first main building, houses some 250 classical balinese paintings dating from the 15th century. Displayed alongside these are traditional carvings, Balinese puppets and collection...
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| Beaches Around Bali (Part II) |
| 2006-12-14 02:49:00 |
Buleleng Regency :LovinaBetween Singaraja and Seririt on Bali’s north coast is a busy stretch of losmens amd hotels, and the low sea makes this area by far the most inspiring beach in Bali. The coastline has a number of tranquil coves, Lovina being one of them. Dolphins are often seen playing in waters off Lovina. HappyIt is a beach with black sand and calm little waves. You can see many fishermen catching fish in their boats. Happy beach has a beautiful background, blue mountains and coconut trees with their wavy leaves. Kubu GembrongKubu Gembrong coast is a bay with a black sandy coast, flanked by rows of coconut trees with beautiful blue mountains as its back round. At this coast there are many beautiful corals and it is an ideal place for snork...
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