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Padang Bai 2007-10-02 19:51:00 Padang Bai is a harbour where small and big ships drop their anchors. This area develops as a tourist object for some attractions it has, such as white sand, the beautiful surroundings and the amazing underwater panorama. Besides, the daily life of the traditional fishermen and the busy crowd in the harbour becomes another plus point of this area.
This tourist object is also known for its sacred
Tirta Gangga 2007-10-01 19:48:00 Tirta Gangga is situated at Ababi village, Abang District. It is about 83 km from Denpasar and 6 km from Amlapura to the north.
Tirta Gangga water garden was built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water garden was constructed in a very unique architecture of Balinese and Chinese styles.
Tirta Gangga Water Garden scratches on a 1,2 Hectare area, which
Kedisan Village 2007-09-29 19:40:00 The fishing and farming village of Kedisan, the community almost directly beneath Penelokan (three km), has foodstalls, pasar area, extensive gardens (oranges, corn, peanuts), souvenir shops, bemo terminal, a big parking lot, ticket office, and boat landing. The weather is exceedingly mild and enjoyable. Few mosquitoes but some flies due to the extensive gardens. No telephone or fax machines. Read more:Village
Toya Bungkah Village 2007-09-28 19:43:00 Lying on the western shore of Lake Batur, along the roller-coaster road from Kedisan to Songan, the resort village of Toya Bungkah features an invigorating hot springs, massive cinemascopic views, and a black-sand beach. Many travelers choose to stay in Toya Bungkah rather than Kedisan because the latter has too many Bali Aga while the former is more a mixture of Balinese and Javanese. Watch your Read more:Village
Gitgit Waterfall 2007-10-14 19:18:00 Gitgit Waterfall
is representing is a beautiful tourist destination in north of Bali. Gitgit waterfall is located in the plateau with the height about 35 meters and surrounded by tropical tree and emits the water naturally with the constant debit during the year. Waterfall voice around the charming nature was amazing and represents the separate attraction and can be enjoyed by each visitor who
Calon Arang Dance 2007-10-13 19:15:00 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 Read more:Dance
Tajen - The Balinese Cockfighting 2007-10-11 19:35:00 Cockfights, which in Balinese
are known as tajen, meklecan or ngadu, are required at temple and purification (mecaru) ceremonies. No one knows when they started. The Tabuh Rah ritual to expel evil spirits always has a cockfight to spill the blood. Tabah Rah literally means pouring blood. There are ancient texts disclosing that the ritual has existed for centuries. It is mentioned in the Batur
Tanah Lot 2007-10-10 19:31:00 Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, and one of the place which being “place to go” by tourist for they vacation.
Tanah Lot is located about 12 kilometers from Tabanan City and 20 kilometers from Denpasar.
The area comprises a wondrous mixture of natural beauty and sheer human effort. Here lies an idyllic white sand beach with crashing waves, complemented by a small Read more:Tanah
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Wayang Wong of Batuagung 2007-10-09 19:39:00 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
Bali Botanical Garden 2007-10-08 19:36:00 Kebun Raya Eka Karya is the official title for Bali’s botanical gardens that stretch majestically across a plateau between two minor mountain ranges in an area known as Bedugul. The gardens provide a recreational destination for family gatherings, staff outings and international visitors interested in local species of flora.
Elevated high above sea level in the cool forest plains of the Tabanan Read more:Botanical
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Puri Agung Karangasem 2007-10-06 19:41:00 Puri Agung Karangasem or Karangasem Palace was built in 19th Century by Anak Agung Gede Jelantik, the first king of Karangasem Kingdom. This tourist destination is visited for its unique architecture, which is the combination of Balinese, Chinese and European architectures.
As it was mentioned before, the architecture of Puri Agung Karangasem is the combination of three different styles.
Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art 2007-10-05 19:39:00 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
Taman Soekasada Ujung 2007-10-04 19:44:00 Taman Soekasada Ujung has been announced to be a cultural tourist object for it is noted as one of several cultural heritages exist in Karangasem regency.
The complex of this water palace is the combination of Balinese and European architectures. There are 3 big and large ponds inside the area. In the middle of the main pond, there is a building that connected to the edge of the pond by 2
Kintamani and Penelokan 2007-10-03 19:41:00 The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake. Seven miles of diameter and sixty feet of deep, boiler of Batur are astonishing simply. Of Penelokan, to take the Kedisan way in the borders from the lake in where the boats can be rented to cross themselves raises to Trunyan. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its
Beautiful Ubud For Your Bali Vacation 2007-10-19 06:12:00 What is it about Ubud that one should visit this beautiful village? Because Ubud has much to offer; from its stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and the terraces rice filed, its most talented artist, its typical traditional market and myriad of shops that line the road is a heaven for shopping, its undying culture, its serene environs and plentiful of nice small hotels and restaurants and Read more:Beautiful
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Nusa Dua Fiesta 2007 2007-10-18 06:04:00 The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) have announced the dates for the Nusa DuaFiesta
2007 as October 18-21, 2007 centered at the Peninsula Island at Nusa Dua. Nusa Dua Fiesta 2007 is the new name born in the new festival theme that was previously entitled Nusa Dua Festival.
The Peninsula, covering 5 landscaped hectares on a promontory in the Indian Ocean, offers an attractive venue
Sun Rise Trekking to Mount Batur and Mount Agung 2007-10-16 18:44:00 Trekking to the sacred mountains, watching the spectacular sun rise is an unforgettable ways of experiencing holidays in Bali. Start early in the morning to ensure you are at the top at the right time for sun rise. Enjoy the great views of the whole island from the top while enjoying your breakfast.
Here area bit of stories about these trekkings:
Trekking Mount Batur:
Mount Batur, a
Drinking in Bali 2007-10-16 18:41:00 Every culture has their way of drinking, there even rules for drinking, Balinese also has a way in drinking, especially for traditional liquors- Tuak and Arak. Tuak is a sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower, while Arak is strong liquors distilled from tuak. For Balinese drink liquors is men prerogative. In old days there is no woman drinks arak or tuak but with the passing of the time Read more:Drinking
Drinking in Bali 2007-10-15 18:41:00 Every culture has their way of drinking, there even rules for drinking, Balinese also has a way in drinking, especially for traditional liquors- Tuak and Arak. Tuak is a sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower, while Arak is strong liquors distilled from tuak. For Balinese drink liquors is men prerogative. In old days there is no woman drinks arak or tuak but with the passing of the time Read more:Drinking
Authentic Balinese Cuisine: From Ceremonial Food to Daily Consumption 2007-10-23 19:37:00 The most popular being lawar, saté, and babi guling. Lawar is made of minced meat, vegetables, finely cut crackling, mixed with a lot of spices and uncooked-blood as a binding sauce. Saté or satay is grilled chopped meat that can be beef, pork, or chicken. Babi guling is a spit-roasted suckling pig. In the past, these foods were only made for religious rituals, celebrations, or festivals. Their Read more:Authentic
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Melanting Temple at North West Bali 2007-10-22 19:30:00 This is another beautiful temple located at North
Bali, somewhere in the Pulaki village. If you travel from Denpasar, you will arrive in three hours. If you go to the west via Negara ( a town in West Bali) you will pass the Bali Barat National Park which is ideal trekking place.
Another tourist spot is Labuan Lalang, which located close to Menjangan Island, a popular diving site. The Melanting Read more:Temple
Bali Culture 2007-10-21 17:18:00 Although there are no artifacts or records dating back to the Stone Age, it is believed that the first settlers on Bali migrated from China around 2500 BC. By the Bronze era, around 300 B.C. quite an evolved culture existed in Bali. The complex system of irrigation and rice production, still in use today, was established around this time.
History is vague for the first few centuries. A number of
Bali's Exotic Eco Tourism 2007-10-20 17:11:00 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 Read more:Tourism
Handicraft Products from Klungkung 2007-10-28 05:36:00 Kamasan is a village in Klungkung Regency popular with visitors because of the unique works of its painters. Located about 41 km east of Denpasar City 2.5 km to the east of Semarapura Capital City of Klungkung Regency, many of its population are also engaged the production of other sorts of attractive traditional articles such as ‘Wayang Kamasan’ puppets, highly sought after by tourists.
Because Read more:Products
Bali Safari and Marine Park 2007-10-25 22:26:00 Bali Safari
and Marine
Park is established by Taman Safari Indonesia who operate a successful safari park in Bogor, West Java, the Bali facility is lauded as the Company’s flagship park and will eventually employ a workforce of 400 charged with caring for the animals and serving the thousands of visitors expected to visit Bali Safari each day.
Designed by a leading U.S. zoo architect, guests
Purnama (Full Moon) 2007-10-24 22:16:00 Purnama or full moon is an auspicious day to Balinese people. Many important Hindu rituals fall upon or are held at this time. The day is believed to bring happiness both socially and spiritually. The significance of purnama, however has changed over recent times.
In the past, say four or five decades ago, purnama had more meaning for romantic things, while its ritual dimension was rather
Nusa Penida 2007-11-01 17:26:00 Once known as the Siberia of Bali, Nusa Penida was formerly a penitentiary island of banishment for criminals, undesirables, and political agitators fleeing the harsh and unyielding reign of the Gelgel dynasty.
The people have their own 'adat', dances, puppetry, weaving arts, and architecture. The dour and cheerless people of the central plateau live in austere one-room huts built of jagged
Foreign Consulates in Bali 2007-10-31 17:24:00 Some foreign countries maintaining consulates and representatives in Bali are as follows :
AUSTRALIA
(also rep. Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & other commonwealth in emergencies)
Australian Consulate
Jalan Hayam Wuruk No. 88 B – Tanjung Bungkak – Denpasar, Bali 80324
Tel : ++62-(0)361-241118 Facsimile: ++62-(0)361-241120
Email : bali.congen@dfat.gov.au
BRITISH
British Honorary Consul Read more:Foreign
Baris Dance 2007-10-31 06:03:00 According to Covarrubias no dance in the world can be manlier than baris. Baris, a traditional war dance, typifies the strong elegance of the male and is the source of for all masculine dances. The Baris dance can be performed by men in pairs of four, eight, sometimes even tens; the accompanying gamelan is the gamelan gong or gamelan gong kebyar. The word “baris” means a line or military Read more:Dance
Mesaba, Subak's Ritual as Manifestation of Farmer's Thanks Giving 2007-11-03 17:33:00 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 Read more:Ritual
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