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Denpasar City 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Once part of Badung Regency, in 1992 the Denpasar
area split off and became Bali's ninth kabupaten. In addition to the island's capital, Denpasar Regency encompasses Sanur, Benoa Port, and Serangan Island, leaving Badung more pencil-shaped than ever. Denpasar is the largest and busiest city on the island. An old trading center, its name means "east of the market." It's the headquarters for the government, the media, the island's principal banks, airline offices, and hospitals. Bali's two universities, Udayana and Warmadewa, are also based here. The city's local name is Badung, its old name, and you'll hear "Badung" sung out by bemo drivers all over Bali. Though it's been the capital of Bali since 1958, it's no longer the administrative center of Badung Regency. In 1992, Greater Denpasar and Sanur split off from Badung and formed their own administrative entity?enpasar. A hot, dusty, cacophonous, former Brahman-class city, Denpasar has grown fifteen-fold over the past 10 years
Bali Museum 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The largest collection of Baliana in the world is located on the east side of Taman Puputan on Jl. Mayor Wishnu just south of the tourist office. The Bali Museum
was established in 1910 by the conquering Dutch, who sought to collect and preserve artifacts they felt were disappearing overseas or succumbing to the elements. In 1917, an eruption of Gunung Batur and subsequent earthquakes destroyed hundreds of Denpasar's buildings, including the museum. Rebuilt in 1925, it was used as a storehouse for artifacts and temporary exhibits until 1932, when it was established as an ethnographic museum. The German painter Walter Spies helped assemble many of its original treasures from private collections and donations. The grand, well-kept complex consists of a series of attractive, grassy courtyards containing all the archetypes of Balinese architecture?ale agung, candi bentar, kulkul. The main structure, with its many pillars, is built in the manner of Puri Kanginan in the eastern regency of K
bali beauty & Spa 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Most women would agree that beauty is not just a matter of outer looks but also inner beauty. This is what is usually referred to as the holistic approach to looking at beauty. A lot of local or imported cosmetic brands may help women look younger, but recently there has been a growing trend of many women turning to traditional treatments that use less chemical materials. Chemical materials are often found to have longer-term destructive effects on the skin rather than making one's face fresh. Indonesia has been famous for its spices for hundreds of years, originally for culinary purposes, but more recently for maintaining health and beauty. These traditions are cultural heritages handed down from one generation to the next. Natural ingredients such as cloves, cinnamon, potent leaf, roots and many others are the main material of Indonesian traditional cosmetics. Mustika Ratu and Sari Ayu are two well-known brands that offer a plethora of traditional herbal recipes. Recently, a number
Bali Cremation Ceremony - "Ngaben" 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hindu funerals in Bali are intensely suggestive ceremonies of great cultural and religious signifi- cance. Requiring a complex apparatus and characterized by a large following, funerals are centered on cre- mation of the body, known as ngaben or pelebon. This practice is considered essentig if the 5 ele- ments making up the microcosm of the human body are to be returned to their original residence, the universe's macrocosm. The five elements, Panca Maha Bhuta, are the earth (pertivvi), water (apah), fire (teja), air (bayu), and ether (akasa). Since the pri- mordial dimension can only be attained through water and fire, the ashes are dispersed in the waters of the sea or if the distance is too great, in a river. The funeral ceremony is generally led by a priest and punctuated by a lavish offering of gifts. For the occasion, a large bullock-shaped wooden structure is built and then entirely covered with white drapes if the deceased belongs to a priestly caste; in black. There are ceremo Read more:Cremation
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Bali Nature 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Geographically, the Province of Bali is located 80-30'-40" to 80-50'-48" south of the Equator and 1140-25'-53" to 1150-42'-40" east longitude. The relief and topography of Bali have their main features of a mountain range that transverse the island from West to East. Among those mountains are two of significant sizes: the volcanoes of Gunung Agung ( 3.140 m ) and Gunung Batur (1.717 m). As well as these features, Bali also has four lakes: Lake Beratan (375,6 Ha), Lake Buyan (336 Ha), Lake Tamblingan (11 Ha) and Lake Batur (1.607,5). Rivers, which have their sources on these lakes as well as forests, flow to the southern side of the island. Such rivers are; Unda, Petanu, Ayung, Pulukan, Loloan and many others. Because of its location, Bali has a tropical climate, which is influenced by seasonal wind pattern and alternate every six months. There are two seasons: the dry season from April to October and the rainy season from October to April. With such climate, Bali is in inhibited by
City's Local Dinning 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Jl. Teuku Umar, which eventually joins Jl. Imam Bonjol, the road to Kuta, is a location of well-established warung, rumah makan, and restaurants serving Indonesian specialties at very reasonable prices. The city's densest concentration of Indonesian-style eating establishments. Kumbasari Shopping Complex, just off Jl. Gajah Mada by the river. Open 1800-2400. Dozens of stalls under plastic covers serve Chinese noodle soups, fried rice, sate, excellent martabak, babi guling, nasi campur, pangsit mie, chocolate donuts, and hot.Other pasar malam include the Kereneng bus station (the Asoka Night Market), serving excellent babi guling (only Rp4500) and other native dishes; opposite Tegal station (where you catch minivans to Kuta); and on Jl. Diponegoro near the Kertha Wijaya Shopping Center. All are good, cheap, entertaining night eateries that are so inexpensive only a glutton could possibly spend more than Rp6000. Read more:Local
getting arround in Bali 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There are many modes of transportstion to help you around Bali. A variety of excellent half day, full day and overnight tour packages are available from your hotel desk or any of the numerous travel agents and tour operators which abound in Bali. Or you can find a car and driver who will also act as your guide. Taxis operated from all major hotels and the airport with rates vary according to destinations. The taxi companies, in Bali are Praja Taxi, Bali Taxi and Koperasi Taxi Ngurah Rai instead of those belong to travel-agencies, have metered taxis. Public minibuses or big buses are available to every corner of the island with quite inexpensive price but their stopping here and there a lot to take and drop local passengers. It may give you the exprience of travelling with the locals. For those who prefer to travel more privately, self-drive. Rented car or motorbike may be the choice. Types of cars available are usually Jimny or Toyota Kijang (larger car with room for 6 people). The pri
Bali and its Culture 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The culture of Bali is unique. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. It is not an exaggeration that when a Balinese is asked what heaven is like, he would say, just like Bali, without the worries of mundane life. They want to live in Bali, to be cremated in Bali when they die, and to reincarnate in Bali. It does not mean that the Balinese resist changes. Instead, they adapt it to their own system. This goes back far in history. Prior to the arrival of Hinduism in Bali and in other parts of Indonesia, people practice animism. When Hinduism arrives, the practice of Hinduism is adapted to local practices. The brand of Hinduism practiced in Bali is much different from that in India. Other aspects of life flow this way. Traditional paintings, faithfully depicting religious and mythological symbolisms, met with Western and mod ern paintings, giving birth to contemporary paintings,free in its creative topics yet strongly and distinctively Balinese. Its dance, its musi
Bali health & medical 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Bali has become an international tourist destination and hence the quality of health treatments and facilities should met international standards. Many public hospitals and health centres provided by local government are not enough to serve all the needs of both locals and foreign visitors. To fulfill this needs many private company established private clinics that met the internatinal standards. Ivodent Ivodent Lab, established in 1997 by experienced dentist, Indra Guizot, and located in Denpasar Bali. In the beginning year, there were only two assistants that supported Guizot to operate his lab... Read more:medical
Bali Geography 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Virtually, you are in Bali. One of the over fourteen thousand islands of the Indonesian archipelago, the island of Bali sits exactly 12 time zones away from New York City, approximately halfway between Singapore on the tip of the South East Asian peninsula and Darwin on the northwestern part of Australia. You can see it on this Asia map. On the map above, select any region of Bali (North, East, Central, South, or West) where you want to go to, and we'll take you there. Physically, however, we have a slight problem. But no worry. Simply choose your preferred mode of transport. Or you might prefer to read some general information about Bali before you disembark, and find out what the tropical weather of Bali is like. After which, a photographic montage of Bali will delight your eyes. And these places of interest will surely be enough of an invitation (there is even a one-page summary of these places that you can print and take along with you...). One thing to remember about Bali is that Read more:Geography
Balinese Kitchen 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Despite the complex blending of spices and frag- rant roots that gives Balinese
food its intriguingly different flavour, the typical Balinese kitchen is remarkably simple. The centrepiece of the kitchen generally a spartan, functional room is the wood fired stove topped by a blackened clay pot used to steam rice and leaf-wrapped food. In many modern households, this is joined by a gas cooker for boiling water and frying. Both stoves receive daily offerings of a few grains of rice, a flower and salt a gift to Brahma, the animistic god of fire. Although all utensils were once made of clay, most cooks now use metal for cooking. Many people in the major towns also use electric rice cookers, but most agree that the traditional method for cooking rice is superior. After the rice has been well washed and soaked, it is partially boiled, then set in a woven steaming basket (kukusan) over a clay pot filled with boiling water. The conical kukusan is covered with a clay lid and the rice left to st Read more:Kitchen
Bali offering 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The many unseen inhabitants of Bali - gods, ancestors and demons - are treated by the Balinese as honored guests through the daily presentation of offering
s (banten) of every imaginable shape, color and substance. These are first and foremost gifts - expressing gratitude to benevolent spirits, and placating mischievous demons to prevent them from disturbing the harmony of life. Simple offerings are presented daily as a matter of course, while more elaborate ones are specially produced for specific rituals. After the daily food is prepared, for example, tiny packets are presented to the resident gods of the household before the family eats. Every day, too, the spirits are presented with tiny canang - palm leaf trays containing flowers and betel as a token of hospitality. Being gifts to higher beings, these offerings must be attractive, and a great deal of time and effort is expended to make them so. Leaves are laboriously cut, plaited and pinned together into decorative shapes (jejaitan
Bali modern architecture 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The New Bali Style The "Bali-Style" of architecture and interior design is renowned and increasingly popular the world over. How it came into being is a story of cross cultural legacy and an amalgamation of different design elements. In this chapter, we explain the connection between religion and architecture in traditional Balinese design, trace the development of new styles in both commercial and residential buildings and see how a thoroughly modern, international architectural form has been born. The Art of Tropical Living The island of Bali has along been a magnet for the western culture-hound-and over the last 100 year many people have set up home there. Most built their tropical dream villas in vernacular style. Today, however, a new internationalism is emerging : along with wood, alang-alang and bamboo are ceramics, stone and glass; pavilion-style is being replaced with a more modern vision of space. Here, we showcase the most inspiring examples of contemporary residences, shops
Tabanan City 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The land of rice or even mention as abowl rice of Bali, Tabanan is a rich regency. Its fertile areas and vary in its land scape makes many kind of tourists' attraction can be developed in this area. The history of Tabanan can be started in the 14th century when Javanese invaders came in the area. As they expanded their territory, they came into conflict with the Mengwi house, founded during the mid-1600s with the fall of Gelgel and allied with Buleleng. In the eighteenth century Mengwi was the second most powerful royal house after Klungkung, whose support it enjoyed. Internal conflict in the late 1700s weakened Mengwi and led to territorial losses to Tabanan which were retaken in the mid-1800s. By the late 1800s further conflict erupted and Klungkung withdrew its support, opening the way for its destruction by Klungkung, Badung, Bangli and the Dutch. Tabanan got most of Mengwi, but rising Dutch interests in Bali and the refusal of Tabanan to give in led to its end in 1906 with the im
Bali People & Culture 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In religion, the prehistoric influences, especially those of the megalithic periods were still quite strong. Beliefs at that time were focused on worship of the spirit of the ancestors which was symbolized in the form of temples which was called pyramid terraces or terraced buildings. Sometimes at the top of the building a menhir was placed, i.e. a monolith column as the symbol of their ancestor's spirit. During the Hindu period, menhir could be seen in the construction of the temples which looked similar to the terraced pundan. Belief in the gods of the mountains, the sea etc, originated from the period before the arrival of Hinduism, was still reflected in the lives of people after the Hindu religion came in. At the beginning and during the period of King Sri Wijaya Mahadewi, the religion practiced is not mentioned. We know only the names of the priests who bore the name Siwa, such as Piwakangsita Siwa, biksu Siwanirmala and biksu Siwaprajna. Based on that, the religion that develop
Kelungkung City 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Geographically, the Province of Bali is located 80-30'-40" to 80-50'-48" south of the Equator and 1140-25'-53" to 1150-42'-40" east longitude. The relief and topography of Bali have their main features of a mountain range that transverse the island from West to East. Among those mountains are two of significant sizes: the volcanoes of Gunung Agung ( 3.140 m ) and Gunung Batur (1.717 m). As well as these features, Bali also has four lakes: Lake Beratan (375,6 Ha), Lake Buyan (336 Ha), Lake Tamblingan (11 Ha) and Lake Batur (1.607,5). Rivers, which have their sources on these lakes as well as forests, flow to the southern side of the island. Such rivers are; Unda, Petanu, Ayung, Pulukan, Loloan and many others. Because of its location, Bali has a tropical climate, which is influenced by seasonal wind pattern and alternate every six months. There are two seasons: the dry season from April to October and the rainy season from October to April. With such climate, Bali is in inhibited by
Bali Airlines 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Bali's International Airport is actually located in Tuban - Kuta but is listed with the airlines under the islands capital city's name Denpasar or DPS. There are a number of major airlines that service Bali. Read more:Airlines
Bali community 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Village The capitals of the princes' districts, the seats of the regencies, are commercialized half-European, half-Chinese towns like Denpasar and Buleleng; but the true life of Bali is concentrated in thousands of villages and hamlets. With their thatched roofs they lie buried under awnings of tropical vegetation, the groves and gardens that provide for the needs of the villagers. Out of the chartreuse sea of ricefields they surge like dark green islands of tall palms, breadfruit, mango, papaya, and banana trees. Underneath the cool darkness, pierced only by the shafts of sunlight that sift through the mesh of leaves, are the houses hidden from view by interminable mud walls that are broken at regular intervals by long narrow gates. All the gates are alike: two mud pillars supporting a small roof of thick thatch, giving access to each household by a raised doorstep of rough stones. In front of every gate is a stone bridge, or, simpler still, a section of coconut tree trunk to for Read more:community
Smart Tips 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here are several simple but useful tips that can make your holiday in Bali goes smooth and more enjoyable. It is simple but if you failed to adhere it may ruin your exciting holiday.Do :- Reconfirm your outbound flight. - Drink a lot of bottled water as you may dehydrated easily. - Leave your important documents in your hotel safe and wandering around with the copies. - Shop around when intending to change money as the rate may vary, check whether the commission added or not. - Show your respect by wearing sarong when entering temple. Don't :- Stepping on offerings in the street. - Honking if a caught behind the slow pace of processions. - Attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach. - Deal in or do drugs. The death penalty is await. - Touch people's heads even children as it considers offensive. - Enter temple during menstruation. - Use your left hand in sacking or handing over something to someone as it is consider impolite. If there is no other option then expre Read more:Smart
How To Access bali 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Flights Bali can easily be reached by air and now there are eleven International Airlines running scheduled direct flights from Europe, America, Australia, and most Asian Countries to Ngurah Rai Airport. Destination to Bali will be Denpasar (DPS) instead of Bali. Domestic flights are also available to and from major cities within Indonesia. Sea Regular passenger ferries from Java and Lombok. International Cruise ship anchored in Benoa--south of Denpasar--and for larger and luxury cruiseship used to stop of at PadangBai. Overland Overland trip to Bali can be done by car from Java. Regular ferry service connecting Gilimanuk and Java for 24 hours. Passports and Visas The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that as of 1 February 2004 : 1. The Free Visa Facility (length of stay max 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, and Peru. 2. The Visa-on- Read more:Access
Consulates in Bali 2007-03-02 02:04:00 Consulates Office in BaliAustralia, Canada, New Zaeland, Britain Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 1 Renon Denpasar Phone: (0361) 235092, 235093, Fax: (0361) 231990 France Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 35 Sanur Phone: (0361) 285485 Fax. (0361) 285485 Germany Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur Phone: 288535 Fax. (0361) 2888826 Italy Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 126 G Phone: (0361) 227628 Fax: (0361) 289743 Japan Jl. Raya Puputan Renon Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227628 Fax. (0361) 231038 Mexico Jl. Moh. Yamin No. 1 Renon- Denpasar Phone: (0361) 223266 Netherlands Jl. Imam Bonjol No 599 Kuta Norway and Denmark Jl. Jaya Giri Block VIII/No. 10 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 235098, 233053 Fax. 234834,238013 Spain Hotel Melia Bali, Nusa Dua Phone: 771510, Ext: 88078 Sweden And Finland Hotel Segara Village Sanur Jl. Segara Ayu Sanur Phone: (0361) 288407 Switzerland Et Austria Jl. Pura Bagus Taruna Legian Kaja P.O. Box 2035 Kuta Phone: (0361) 751735 Fax. (0361) 754457 USA Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188 Phone: (0361) 223605, 222462
Immigration 2007-03-01 04:50:00 The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that as of 1 February 2004: 1.The Free Visa Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, Peru. 2.The Visa-on-Arrival Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States. 3.Citizens of countries not stated above are required to apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in their country of domicile.
Hospitals and Clinics in Bali 2007-03-03 02:36:00 Ambulances Phone: (0361)227911 Army Hospital Jl. Sudirman Denpasar Phone: (0361) 228003 Dharma Usada Clinic Jl. Sudirman 50 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227560 Dharma Yadnya Hospital Jl. WR. Supratman Tohpati Denpasar Phone: (0361) 224729 Emergency Dental Treatment Jl. Patimura 19 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 222445, 226445 Emergency Unit Ambulances Service Sanglah Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227911, 226035 Graha Usada Surgery Special Hospital Jl. Cokroaminoto 30 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 423467, 426492 Manuaba Clinics
Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 28 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 226393 Red Cross Ambulance Jl. Imam Bonjol Denpasar Phone: 118 Sanglah Public Hospital Jl. Kesehatan Selatan 1 Sanglah - Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227911 Surya Husada Clinical Jl. Pulau Serangan 1-3 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 233786, 233787 Wangaya Hospital Jl. Kartini Denpasar Phone: (0361) 222141 Read more:Hospitals
Police Stations 2007-03-05 02:32:00 Polres Badung Jl. Gunung Sanghyang Denpasar Phone: (0361) 424245 Polsek Kota Denpasar Jl. Ahmad Yani Denpasar Phone: (0361) 225456 Sector Sanur Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur Phone: (0361) 288597 Polda Bali Jl. Seruni No. 6 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227711 Read more:Police
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Public Phone Services 2007-03-06 04:34:00 General Information Phone:108 Interlocal Information Phone:106 International Connection Phone:101 Interlocal Connection Phone:100 Post Service Information Phone:161 Imigration Office Niti Mandala Renon Denpasar Phone: (0361) 227828 Airport Ngurah Rai Tuban Phone: (0361) 751038, 751011 Ext: 1212, 2184 General Information Service Department Jl. Melati No. 23 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 226781 Read more:Public
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The Art Center 2007-03-07 02:46:00 Also called Taman Werdi Budaya, the Art Center
is on Jl. Nusa Indah in Abiankapas, a suburb of Denpasar in the direction of Sanur, only a 15-minute walk east of Kereneng station. Set in a restful garden with lotus ponds amid richly carved baroque Balinese buildings, the Taman Werdi Budaya houses exhibits of modern painting, masks, and woodcarving. Both Balinese and Indonesian artists are featured. You'll find a car park, museum, and small, fixed-price handicraft shops. Visitors can view dance and music rehearsals in two open-air amphitheaters with modern lighting. Dances are also regularly staged for the public, including works incorporating modern Balinese choreography. In the kecak performance, staged each night 1830-1930 (Rp5000), traditional flickering oil lamps are still used. Eerie and powerful. The Art Center also hosts a summer art festival each year from mid-June to mid-July, with competitions for costumes, dance, drama, sendratari performances, music, woodcarving, metalworki
Jagatnatha Temple 2007-03-07 02:41:00 Just east of the big alun-alun on Jl. Mayor Wishnu, next to the museum, is a Hindu temple, Jagatnatha Temple
, built in 1953. In the afternoon, people from the surrounding kampung come here to pray; the temple's especially busy during the full moon. On a towered throne of white coral sits a bright, gold statue of Ida Batara Sanghyang Widhi in his typical pose. This is the supreme god of Balinese Hinduism. The padmasana rests on the back of the sacred turtle, clasped by two naga on plinths carved with scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana. The central courtyard is surrounded by a moat containing gigantic carp.
Bus Ticket Information 2007-03-07 02:38:00 Ubung Station Jl. Cokroaminoto Denpasar Phone: (0361) 427172 Bus AKAS Jl. Narakusuma Denpasar Phone: (0361) 232251 Gunung Harta Jl. Diponogoro No. 53 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 232302 Kramat Jati Jl. Diponogoro No. 1 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 235383 Lorena Jl. Diponogoro Denpasar Phone: (0361) 235010 Safari Dharma Raya Jl. Diponogoro no. 1 Denpasar Phone: (0361) 236901 Simpatik Bus Jl. Diponogoro Denpasar Phone: (0361) 229187 Read more:Ticket
Post Offices 2007-03-07 02:05:00 Central Post Office Jl. Raya Puputan Renon Denpasar 80235 Phone: (0361) 223565 Sanur Post Office Br. Taman Sanur Denpasar 80227 Kuta Post Office Jl. Raya Tuban, Kuta-Badung 80361 Branchers Jl. Kamboja (front of Kreneng- Market) Denpasar Jl. Teuku Umar denpasar (front of Kimia Farma Chemist) Read more:Offices
Credit Card Companies 2007-03-08 04:20:00 AMEX Representative: Hotel Bali Beach Arcade Sanur Denpasar 80227 Phone: (0361) 288449. Bank Central Asia: Jl. Cokrodminato Denpasar 80116 Phone: (0361) 224049. Bank Duta: Jl. Raya Sanur, Tanjung Bungkak Denpasar 80235 Phone: (0361) 226578. Read more:Companies
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