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Beji Temple at Sangsit Venerated by Subak Members angsit Village, Sawan Subdistrict is one of the villages in Bali which has a large and sacred temple as well as specially venerated by subak members (farmers). Sacredness of the temple is visible from the carving design of the shrines. In addition, the Beji Temple is very old and even has existed before the establishment of Sangsit Village. It has already stood majestically along with the Dalem Purwa Temple located about one kilometer to the north of the Beji Temple. Priest of the Beji Temple, Jro Mangku Nyoman Bakti, recounted that history on the founding of the Beji Temple was not known for sure. Historical evidence like inscription regarding the existence of the temple did not exist until today. Nevertheless, based on a number of information from the predecessors, the Beji Temple was estimated to have been established around in the fifteenth century. Additionally, certain information related to the total area of the Beji Temple was not surely recorded. Bakti explained that supporting devotees of the temple were the entire members of the Subak Beji of Sangsit Village. Additionally, during the piodalan or temple anniversary, many devotees came from other villages to worship in the Beji Temple. Based on the benchmark, the temple anniversary was held three times respectively on the full moon in the fourth month of Balinese calendar or around October. The temple anniversary was known as pengebekan. Entering the full moon in the tenth month was also held another pengaci-aci ritual. Meanwhile, one month after this ritual the devotees also held the ngusaba subak beji denoting a grandiose ritual. Such six-day ritual reached the peak on the full moon. The area of Beji Temple was estimated to reach two hectares divided into innermost, middle, and outermost courtyard. In the innermost courtyard lay a number of shrines facing west. In the south stood a shrine for the abode of Ida Bhatara Dewa Ayu Pesaren

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and Dewa Ayu Sangsam having connection with the shrine on the Mount Batur and Mount Agung. In the meantime, in the south lay the shrine to venerate Ida Ratu Pajenengan as representation of Dewa Bagus Ngurah Pengastulan, and other shrines. Then, in the north occurred the shrines like that of Dewa Bagus Ngurah Penyarikan and Dewa Ngurah Bagus Bupu. Other than the shrines in the innermost courtyard, the temple was also equipped with two piyasan pavilions, gamelan pavilion, storage chamber and resting pavilion. Innermost courtyard of the temple was bordered by great kori entrance made of rocks stones with classical carving style. In the middle courtyard, could be found sakulu pavilion, kitchen, and pavilion to prepare the content of rituals. Ultimately, the outermost courtyard was connected to the innermost one by a great kori entrance made of the same material and carvings. In the outermost courtyard lay a pavilion for wooden split drum (kulkul) functioned as a means of communication for devotees during the temple anniversary. The temple is visited by many researchers and tourists because it retained a unique history and only existed in Buleleng. Likewise, the carvings on the great kori entrance and shrine of such classical temple were not the same as in other temples of other regions. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Various games in the Festival ke Uma

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Grand Ixora Kuta Resort

A Representative Hideaway in Bali

rand Ixora Kuta Resort located on Jalan Kartika Plaza offers a comfortable hideaway. It lies in a very representative location right in the center of Kuta tourist resort. It is close to Ngurah Rai International Airport, a few minutes to get to Kuta Beach and it takes only 10 minutes on foot to the famous Discovery Shopping Mall. From this hotel, guests can really enjoy easy access to various locations, shopping centers, and culinary centers. Indian, Asian and European restaurants, for instance, can be found along the road leading to the hotel. Tourist attractions, such as Waterbom, Wake Bali Art Market, Anika Tailor, Cinemas and Lippo Mall Kuta are within easy reach. “Grand Ixora Kuta Resort is a strategic accommodation,

so that many tourists prefer it,” said the General Manager, Ketut Gede Budhiratmanu. Besides, Grand Ixora Kuta Resort presenting Balinese culture also has experienced workers, so as to be able to provide maximum services for its guests. “Hotel provides excellent services and facilities, making travelers feel comfortable. As a result, they often come back on their next visit,” said Budhiratmanu. Some modern facilities on offer include free Wi-Fi internet access in all rooms and hotel areas, 24hour security system, daily cleaning service, tour and taxi services, and a 24-hour reception can be enjoyed at the hotel. While modern comforts, such as mineral water, minibar, free wardrobe, towels, slippers, coffee and instant tea can

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Festival ke Uma, Children Play Traditional Games Hundreds of children played so cheerfully, shouted and even clapped their friends to encourage. Not afraid of being muddy, exposed to rain and sunlight, they were always happy and laughing so happily. It is the atmosphere of the Festival ke Uma held for two days (Jun. 24-25) at Subak Uma Ole, Ole, Marga Dauh Puri village, Marga, Tabanan.

hey initially did not know each other, but after joining the game, they came into intimate atmosphere, happiness and full of togetherness. Space and time seem to have no limit to perform activities. Nature and environment of paddies are very friendly providing various tools and means for them to play. Children did not only entertain by seeing the festival alone, but were also given the opportunity to participate. Everything served on the show is not to be watched, but to be enjoyed together. The children, are mostly from Ole hamlet, coalesced into Buratwangi Studio and Wintang Rare Studio, those from other areas such as Geluntung village, Kukuh and Penebel (Tabanan), Mengwi (Badung), Denpasar, Karangasem and Buleleng. “We designed a participative festival, where visitors can participate in the activity not just serve as spectator,” said the Coordinator, I Putu Edi Novalia Artha.

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be found in every room. The other supporting facilities like outdoor pool, spa, meeting room, pool bar, long chair and gazebo in pool area pose ideal sup-

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Festival ke Uma presents various types of traditional games divided into two categories namely exhibition and competition. The exhibition shows megandu, medempul, mapoh-pohan, kancing lait, obek-obek uang, colek-colek tain belek, tangklak-tingklik and gala-gala. The kinds of game contested include metimbang, nyuun sigih, matulupan, paid upih and megandong di nyanyad (mud). The second day was flushed by rain, but no children complained and protested against nature, no one thought about the rain-stopper or the cloud-breaking laser beam. Players of the show looked like farmers, receiving abundant water and sunshine with gratitude. The children faithfully waited for the rain to stop. When the rain subsided, they returned to play happily even though the paddy fields that had previously been dried as the arena had really been back like paddy fields. In addition to traditional games, it was also filled with yoga workshop by IGS Raka Panji Tisna, herbal medicine workshop by Bagus Arya (Padma Herbal) and workshop of making kites from Buratwangi art studio. The workshop involved the community from children to adults. “This festival also has a vision to invite children and society to cultivate a clean and healthy life by reducing the use of materials from plastic,” said Putu Edi. In the evening, the Festival ke Uma was also enlivened with the art performance such as Monolog by Putu Satria, musicalization by Mahima Community, Tantric Tales by Bumi Bajra Sandhi, Monolog of Cupak Gerantang by a student of the ISI Denpasar, Kambing Takutin Macan art and music by Jalan Air Community. B N (BTN/015)

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Visitors Huddle Tanah Lot Attraction T

anah Lot tourist attraction being famous for its panoramic sunset is always flooded with tourists. This always happens during public holidays or school holidays. It has becomes a tradition for people to take advantage of long holidays by visiting a number of famous tourist attractions. Tanah Lot attraction is one of them having become a favorite destination in Tabanan. The surge in tourist visits, both domestic and foreign tourists, in this attraction have been seen since the day two before Eid al-Fitr. A total of 9,000 visitors thronged the objects relying on this sea temple and sunset. Peak of the visit occurred on the first day of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (Jun. 25) as many as 13,000 visitors. To anticipate the surge in the number of tourists, the management has also set up surveillance cameras (CCTV) and streamlined security officers. “On average, the visit reaches 6,000 to 8,000

people and remains to be dominated by foreign tourists,” said public relations staff of Tanah Lot tourist attraction on Tuesday (Jun. 27). It is said no addition of security guard made this year because it has been adjusted to the security standards as usual. “Security is carried out as usual by our internal officers such as security, pecalang and lifeguard, as well as assisted by police and transportation agency,” it explained. In the meantime, Operations Manager of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, Toya Adnyana, said there are at least 24 CCTVs used to better monitor the activities of visitors. Though having been given prohibition on signboards or through loudspeakers, there are visitors remaining stubborn. “These surveillance cameras are set at density-prone points poised by alerting security personnel,” he said. For the security, his management already coordinated with police a week before.

Based on the data of tourist visit, domestic tourists are dominantly coming from various cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bogor, Malang, Sidoarjo, Bandung and Jogjakarta to Makassar. Surge in tourist visit was seen from the parking spaces provided by the management that never looked empty. Similarly, the alternative parking spaces in empty land and Surya Mandala Cultural Park were also fully occupied. “These alternative parking

lots are expected to accommodate visitors, especially the four- and six-wheeled vehicles,” he explained. The moment of Eid holiday has its own meaning to local residents who sell every day in the area of Tanah Lot. Mrs. Rus, for instance, a villager of Beraban who sells fruit salads, admitted to have been selling since 10:00 and finishes before noon. “During crowded visitors, we get pretty good results,” she added.

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Photo & Video Competition of Tanah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival

anah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival held on July 7-9 is ascertained to take place lively. Apart from raising the potential of the typical arts, culture and culinary of Tabanan as a flagship product, this event also provides the opportunity for lovers or hobbyists of photography and videography to participate in showing off their expression. By mixing photography and videography in this activity, the participants are expected to better promote Tabanan tourism. Photo & Video Competition of Tanah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival is organized by Public Relations and Protocol of the Regional Secretariat of Tabanan district. “The competition is to more echo the event held for the first time. Therefore, it will take place simultaneously with the implementation of Tanah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival,” said the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of the Regional Secretariat of Tabanan I Putu Dian Setiawan, on Thursday (Jun. 29) The Tanah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival Photo & Video Competition fights for a total prize of IDR 90 million. It invites community of photography enthusiasts namely the Tabanan Photographer Forum and video hobbyist in Tabanan. Participants will capture or take video footage at the venue or on the spot. “This competition has a long-term goal. Besides, it provides the opportunity for photography and videography lovers to help promote tourism,” he added. Combination of photography and videography with the festival activities will better echo the Tabanan tourism promotion,

especially in the culinary field. “Incidentally, cuisine becomes the main theme of the Tanah Lot Kreatifood and Art Festival in addition to the art and traditions of Tabanan. Therefore, we invite the lovers of photography and videography to participate in enlivening the activities,” he said. A number of artists of the metropolis and Bali will certainly enliven the event promoting the SME and culinary business in Tabanan. The metropolis artists are Chef Juna, Indra Herlambang, and Chand Kelvin. While from Bali, there are Joni Agung & Double T, Gus Teja, Celekontong Mas as well as some traditional arts troupes from Tabanan. (BTN/015)

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“Pelalah Manuk” and “Jukut Gedang Mekuah” Two Menus in Cooking Demo at Festival ke Uma

ow ... it is delicious and steady. This is the comment given after tasting these two traditional menus, namely Pelalah Manuk and Jukut Gedang Mekuah. Both inviting menus are the result of cooking demonstration by a hotel chef, I Wayan Sudarpa, in the Festival ke Uma 2017 in Subak Uma Ole, Ole hamlet, Marga Dauh Puri, Marga - Tabanan. In addition to using local ingredients, the two menus are also very close to farmers and paddy fields in the village. Pelalah Manuk and Jukut Gedang Mekuah are often presented by farmers while doing a mutual work in paddy fields. But the presentation is very simple and often incomplete. Pelalah Manuk classified into an elite and expensive menu is rarely served to farmers. They feel well fed with Jukut Gedang Mekuah (young papaya vegetable with gravy) only, except for on certain days. Even if the presentation is complete, it will not be as good as the presentation to hotel guests. In the past, both menus w e r e u s u ally presented at the time of plowing paddy fields using cattle and

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transplanting rice, erecting a house and other mutual works. “Both menus indeed have existed before, I just show off back with professional touch like the cooking at hotel,” said Chef Wayan Sudarpa. With casual clothes like farmers, the hotel chef hotel having a wealth of experience since 1992 came up in front of children posing the festival visitors. Understandably, the festival held by Buratwangi and Wintang Rare art studio is indeed aimed at bringing children to traditional games and having a closer look at paddy fields. Then, it becomes more complete when they are invited to know more about countryside food. “To make it more appropriate, children are playing in paddy fields and then tasting food usually served by farmers in the fields,” he added. In the preparation, Chef Wayan Sudarpa used sophisticated and modern equipment. Nevertheless, the ingredients and the seasoning still utilize local products, so the distinctiveness of taste can still be maintained. He began the demo when the festival began, and ended around 14:00 or after the game was over. After cooking, visitors were invited to taste it. Pelalah Manuk This menu is very different when processed by a professional chef. It feels typical and has a different taste as well. It uses ingredients such as ½ breast of chicken meat, 2 tablespoons

of cooking oil, 3 tablespoons of red spice, a lemon, pepper and salt to taste. The preparation is started by heating pan. Then, grill the chicken meat having been covered with red pepper spice and salt until looking brownish and mature. Heat the pan again and then add half a spoon of cooking oil, pour the red spices and a little water. Next, serve the chicken and white rice and garnish it according to taste. The ingredients used to make red spices are 5 cloves of shallot, 4 cloves of garlic, ½ piece of tomato, 3 candlenuts, and 6 red chilies. After all the ingredients are cleansed, fry with a small fire so it will not become burnt. Then, drain, chill and refine by means of blender, so that it becomes smooth. Jukut Gedang Mekuah This type of Balinese vegetable uses ingredient like 1/2 piece of young papaya, chicken meat, 100 gram of shallot, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of Balinese spice, lemongrass, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, salt and pepper. Preparation: first of all, preheat the frying pan and then sauté garlic, onion, chopped spice, and lemongrass. Then, pour 500 ml of water as well as add salt and pepper. Put the chopped chicken and rounded and then filled in with sliced shallot inside it, garlic, celery and yellow spice. Furthermore, put young papaya vegetable having been cut like dice. Then, cook it for about 15 minutes. Having been cooked, Jukut Gedang Mekuah is ready to serve. However, before enjoying it will be more delicious if sprinkled with fried shallot and sliced celery as topping of the gravy. (BTN/015)

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Tipat Bantal War Tools

Symbol of Male and Female

radition of tipat and bantal war organized at Kapal customary village is a unique tradition because the participating people will perform activities of mutual throwing by using tipat and bantal posing one of the favorite foods for the community of Bali. It is an expression of gratitude to God for the blessing extended in the form of abundance of fertility in the environment. However, since it is a tradition and ritual, of course, this kind of tipat-bantal war will begin with a procession of presenting oblations and so forth before implemented. The temple priest Jero Nyoman Lidriani said that preparation ceremony will be preceded by banten

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pejati, byakaonan and pangulapan. After being presented, it will be followed by Hindu people or Kapal. After completing the presentation of offerings, it is resumed with joint prayers and matimpugan. It is commenced with jejatonan for 3 times in front of the bale agung temple or middle courtyard of the temple. Executor of the jejatonan itself is not arbitrary namely temple priest and village officials. Sometimes, it is followed by government officials such as the regent usually presented every 2 years. After that, it is carried out in outermost courtyard by many people in accordance with norms. “Formerly, it was only carried out in front of the bale agung pavilion. Since the current pilgrims are consisting of more people the

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pavilion is worried to get damaged. Thus, the activities are continued in the outermost temple courtyard and only the jejatonan is still held in the bale agung,” he said. Furthermore, he said that before starting matimpugan, all the

pilgrims put soda offerings pursuant to their affordability and must contain tipat sirikan (rice bag) and six pieces of bantal fresh cake. The rice bag is placed in the temple while the bantal can be brought back home. Similar opinion was conveyed by I Ketut Sudarsana where the rice bag is incised transverse in the middle as a symbol of female genital or Pradhana while the bantal snack itself is a symbol of male genital or Purusa. Encounter of both elements will produce or bring up the seeds of life. In this case, it symbolizes the emergence and fertility for the seeds of food sources of society. Besides, both entities symbolize the sea and mountains.

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Wanagiri, Now Sought After by Visitors Selfie Site Must Not be a Slum

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In the procession held at the outermost courtyard of the local temple, all the pilgrims that will throw rice bag are positioned in the south because it is a symbol of male or sea while in the north is the area of the pitch throwing group as the symbol of Purusa or mountains believed to be in the north. Then, even though there is impression of throwing each other to each participant, it will be attempted that tipat and bantal will hit each other in the air because it is the most important point of the tradition. “After finishes, it is ended with a joint prayer while for the remnants scattered will be collected and then distributed to residents and made into fertilizer for their respective paddy field. It is believed to increase fertility,” he added. (BTN/was)

Bird nest one of the selfie site

part from its expansive coastline, Buleleng also has a lot of beautiful natural scenery inland. Several tourist attractions with different characteristics have been developed throughout this regency and now Wanagiri Village is working to develop their own tourist attraction. Based on the natural beauty

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of this village, Wanagiri could become Buleleng’s biggest draw for tourist. The Buleleng Tourism Office is working in cooperation with the Bali Tourism Office to make this happen by using the concept of Sapta Pesona or seven charms at Wanagiri village. “Wanagiri village was chosen because it

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People Mining for Stones Have Become an Attraction

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ocals who mine for special rocks using nothing more than a small pick and their bare hands, have become a draw for the increasing number of tourists trekking in the area Adeng Hamlet, Tegaljadi Village, Marga, Tabanan. This village, located about 22 kilometers northwest of Denpasar, has become a popular tourist attraction even though many visitors only spend about an hour here. Usually between 10:00 and 11:00 trekkers will stop to admire the persistence of these Balinese people as they struggle to earn a living. “Many visitors find it interesting the way the miners look for stones without the use of sophisticated tools, that have become so common in the modern era. What is more, the terrain being is quite steep and dangerous to tread” said one local resident named Moris. The location is still rife with wildlife such as lizards, snakes, birds, dragonflies and other beasts that tourists enjoy encountering along the path and rock steps that lead down to the riverbank. The stones that the “miners” are looking for, are mostly found down by the river, and sometimes tourists will go down to have a closer look. Some tourists even try their hand at piling up the stones in a specified location. ”Most people who try to move the stones quickly find themselves out of breath -not only because the stones are heavy but also because the terrain in not easy to pass through”, said Pan Kerta, a local stone “miner”. Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address : Jln. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan, Ph./Fax. (0361) 811602

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ollowing King Salman, Barack Obama also spent holidays in Bali. Right now, Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Tun Abdul Razak caught up. Who else follows? After the arrival of the former US President Barack Obama, it was the turn of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Tun Abdul Razak who arrived in Bali on Monday (Jun. 26). It has the same purposes as Obama’s, namely spending holiday on this island. The arrival of Dato Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Tun Abdul Razak was welcomed by Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, Bali Police Chief Dr. Petrus Reinhard Golose, Commander of the IX/Udayana Military Region Komaruddin Simanjuntak, Ngurah Rai Air Base Commander I Wayan Superman and Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali Tjokorda Artha Ardana Sukawati

at VIP I of Ngurah Rai International Airport. Bureau Head of Bali Police Operations, I Nyoman Sumanajaya, said that Dato Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Tun Abdul Razak came with his entourage totaling 24 people. They departed from Subang, Malaysia, boarded a Malaysian special plane and landed at Bravo 1 of Ngurah Rai International Airport at 12:50. After dropping off the plane, he entered the vehicle having been prepared by the Embassy of Malaysia and headed to the residence at St. Regis, Nusa Dua. During his holiday in Bali, he got a tight escort from the presidential security service. “The Prime Minister of Malaysia was on holiday in Bali Island for four days (Jun. 26-30). Security handling is the same as the security for Barack Obama,” he said. According to Sumanajaya, the visit of Prime Minister of Malaysia to Bali is an honor. Therefore, it must be given VVIP security to avoid undesirable things. Security for the journey of Prime Minister

already has pretty decent naturebased tourism that is popular with tourists thus making this village worthy of becoming a Sapta Pesona tourist attraction” said Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Nyoman Sutrisna Tuesday (Jun. 20). Sapta Pesona is a concept that prioritizes security, orderliness, sanitation, coolness, beauty, welcoming atmosphere and positively memorable. The first measures being taken by residents of Wanagiri, are village wide clean-ups and tree planting activities in order to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of the village. The Buleleng Tourism Office is also providing guidance to local tourism operators in order to continue developing tourism in the village without damaging the natural environment. Such coaching was initiated after many “selfie” locations skyrocketed in popularity. The surge in visitors led certain sites to become slum-like with banners randomly affixed to trees yand scattered

about by the wind. The Buleleng Tourism Office stepped in to make sure that the natural beauty that draws tourists is maintained. Headman of Wanagiri, Wayan Gumiasa, affirmed that he had been coordinating with customary village authorities and asking the

government to provide coaching on the matter. Gumiasa welcomes the implementation of Sapta Pesona at Wanagiri village by various agencies, as he considers Wanagiri to have a lot of unexplored potential in terms of becoming a quality tourist attraction. (BTN/win)

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office Nyoman Sutrisna (left) on trees plantation

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Beautified, Panorama of Unda River at Paksebali Village irtually all villages in Bali are now beautifying themselves for tourism, including Paksebali village, Dawan, Klungkung. Paskebali has in fact been developing their tourism potential for some time by restructuring the dam and public bathing area on the Unda River, opening restaurants, landscaping the parks and sculptures around the village. Most recently they installed a large ‘Pasekbali’ sign made of galvanized metal on a 320 meters high cliff. Unda River is now enjoyed by many people who come to enjoy bathing or just enjoying the beauty of the river while taking selfies – many of which have been uploaded onto social media sites. Improvements to this village have also drawn the attention of the

Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta. During his visit, Regent Suwirta expressed his appreciation for all the tourism facilities that have been developed in Pasekbali Village and which have helped to attract so many tourists. The regent also acknowledged the efforts made by the headman of Paksebali that have succeeded in developing the tourism potential of the village, managing it based on village regulation (Perdes) through the village-owned enterprise (BUMDes), all of which has helped to increase the regionally generated revenue (PAD). “In line with these efforts, I have sent a letter to the BaliPenida River Agaency requesting assistance for the arrangement of a number of other spots along the

Unda River”, said Regent Suwirta, adding that he hopes that other villages will follow the example of Paskebali. According to Regent Suwirta, given the considerable village funds, there is no reason for villages not to explore their tourism potential. Headman of Paksebali, Putu Ariadi, expressed his gratitude for government of Klunkung’s support that has helped to reinvigorate the village and encourage the villagers to develop tourism. Ariadi added that Pasekbali village now earns upwards of IDR 3 million per month from tourism. “There are still things that we need to work on and develop. Hopefully Regent Suwirta will be willing to help us” said headman of Pasekbali. (BTN/kmb)

of Malaysia with the entourage to St. Regis was done in open and closed security, including the security of traffic lane along the route.

“Bali police have placed members in tourist attractions and recreation sites that may be visited by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Selection of the Island

of Bali for his holiday destination is not separated from the beauty of Bali Island having become the best destination in the world,” he said. (BTN/kmb)

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Smart and Funny Monkeys in Uluwatu

ne of the tourist objects visited by tourists during the Eid holiday was the outermost temple area of Uluwatu Temple. In addition to presenting natural panorama, sunset, temple atmosphere and kecak dance, it has monkey attraction. So, the attraction is often referred to as The Five Wonderful Beauties at Uluwatu. To provide comfort for visitors, Operations Manager of the outermost courtyard area of Uluwatu Temple, Wayan Wijana, appealed to visitors not to be afraid and worried about the existence of the monkeys. Every day, there is always staff on duty to handle the monkey. He said the monkey is smart and funny, not aggressive. “Nevertheless, we hope all visitors to remain vigilant. Even, we are also announcing an appeal every few minutes through loudspeakers to remind,” he said. According to Wijana, the monkey population in the area of Uluwatu Temple reaches about 330 heads. It was recorded according to scientific data from a Canadian researcher having made observations for seven months in Uluwatu. The monkeys in Uluwatu are declared to have been rabiesfree by Veterinary Center. Even, regular maintenance is done every

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Wayan Wijana six months by involving the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, for sanitation, immunity and other treatments. Wijana explained that the tourist visit to Uluwatu area keeps increasing every year. Until May 2017, it records the tourist visit of nearly 900,000 people. Average visits per day reach 6,000 people. While in 2016, the visit reached 1.7 million more. “This year, we are targeting the visit to reach 2 million more,” he said. (BTN/kmb) BTN/kmb

he Bali Villa Association (BVA) remains trying to realize quality tourism. It hoped the villa’s stakeholders to give their contribution in achieving it. Although the current high number of Chinese tourist visits known ‘identical’ to mass tourism, the BVA continues to lead to quality tourism. This was stated by Chairman of the BVA Bali, Gede Sukarta, accompanied by the Secretary Made Yoga Iswara. To achieve quality tourism should be made by improving products, services and human resources. “The service closest to quality tourism is that of villa,” he said in the gathering as well as the celebration of the BVA 11th anniversary. In terms of room rate, villa can give a good one. In terms of services, villa provides a standard of service in accordance with the operating standards of villa. And in terms of outcome, the result of guests’ holiday is good as well. He hoped what owned today can be worked out maximally in accordance with the acceptable standards. “Otherwise, there is potential to become illegal villas,” he said. In addition, the BVA will focus on individual guests rather than groups because individual guests have higher purchasing power. The BVA attempts to unite all the villa stakeholders to standardize what villas should do in order to achieve the ideals. (BTN/kmb)

adung district has enjoyed fame as international tourist destinations. This happens because the Badung district has distinctive culture, in addition to good natural scenery, beaches and rivers supported

Gede Sukarta

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romotion of tourism cannot be carried out alone, but must work together. The government will invite tourism players to intensify tourism promotion, especially to Japan. It needs to be done because tourism players are very potential to bring in tourists to Bali. Head of Bali Tourism Office, Anak Agung Gede Juniartha Putra, said it not long ago. According to Juniartha Putra, his office will immediately deliver it to central government to re-promote tourism to Japan. To bring in tourists, one of the main supporting elements is smoothness of transportation (flight) on regular basis. In the meantime, the termination of flight service by Japan Airlines (JAL) in September 2010 have an impact on drastic drop in tourist visit from Japan. “The country has considerable potential. However, people’s travel to

Indonesia is constrained by direct flight,” he said. Accompanied by President Director of Bali Convex, Bagus Surya Dharma, Juniartha said that sustainable promotion should be done, even though Bali’s tourist objects have been famous overseas. Both conventional and networked promotion is needed to convince Japanese tourists to visit Bali. The interest of Japanese tourists in visiting Bali is very high as proved by their arrival by using charter flight provided by Japan Airlines bringing the group with 587 passengers in three flights, namely on June 17, 20 and 23. He hoped the JAL’s reopening flight service on regular basis from Narita (Japan) to Bali will continue to increase Japanese tourist visit so that it can boost the target of foreign tourist visit to Bali until the end of 2017 reaching 5.5 million.

by a very strategic geographic location. Surely, such condition can be utilized when promoting overseas to bringing in tourists making a visit to Bali, especially Badung district as Australian tourists are ranked first in terms of tourism market share for foreign tourist arrival to Bali. This happens due to geographical location between Bali (Indonesia) and Australia is quite close as well as natural beauty and cultural tourism developed by Bali, especially Badung. In order to increase the number of Australian tourists visiting Bali, Badung district in particular, maximizes its tourism promotion to Australia. To that end, the government through tourism office will carry out promotional activities, such as road show to three cities, namely Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The road show is meant to promote the tourism of Badung in the world tourism market especially Australia, consolidate and enhance the image of Bali as a safe, comfortable and interesting tourist destination, maintain the number of visits from the Australian market, provide an actual description about the current condition of Badung. Besides, it is intended to increase the understanding of Australian tourists about Bali as a tourist destination and maintain cooperative relations especially in tourism. This tourism promotion will take place on July 9-15 in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, focused on tourism promotion by holding Sales Mission & Table Top for three times in the three cities visited, organize meeting between the government of Badung and tourism stakeholder with the Consulate General in

Australia as well as present tourism players namely the international sellers and buyers, wholesalers and travel agencies, and promote tourism of Badung district through information, tourism brochures, maps and souvenirs. The tourism promotion officers getting involved in the promotion team consist of

tourism object manager and the artist led in person by the Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra, who will be responsible for the implementation of this activity. Meanwhile, the other team members are assigned to provide information about tourism in Badung district to visiting guests.

stand, folk market, gathering or familiarity of the community with tourists as well as several types of competitions. The festival powered by the Badung agriculture and food agency involves some other agencies, private sectors and community components to fill in the activities and exhibition stands. Dozens of exhibitors will participate in the festival such as the subdistrict of North Kuta, Petang, Abiansemal, Mengwi, Kuta, South Kuta, tourism office, culture office, marine and fishery agency, creative economy, trade and cooperative, transportation agency, communications and information agency, environment and sanitation agency and Plaga rural youth club.

This festival also involves some tourism villages like the Pangsan, Belok Sidan, Carangsari, Sulangai, Petang, Getasan, Central Java investment office, Bangli fisheries and agriculture agency, Denpasar agriculture agency and BPD Bali. Uniquely, this festival takes place in Tukad Bangkung Bridge connecting three districts at once namely the Badung, Bangli and Buleleng. Besides, Tukad Bangkung is also claimed as the highest bridge in Asia, and the longest in Bali reaching 360 meters, 9.6 meters wide, with the height of pillar reaching 71.14 meters. This bridge applies balanced cantilever technology with an estimated lifespan of 100 years. It is designed in such a way so that visitors can see various natural sceneries in the vicinity. So, no wonder if this bridge is having no roof. Tukad Bangkung Bridge is also said to be earthquakeproof with magnitude of 7 in Richter scale.

July 15–18: FBP Badung Held Again in Tukad Bangkung Tourism Area he sixth Agrarian Cul- the development of Badung is public appreciation that needs and agrarian cultural parade, Festival (FBP) implemented in accordance with to be answered with real ac- agricultural products exhibiT tural 2017 in Badung will the principle of inter-regional tion where the Agrarian Cultural tion, art performance, culinary be held again with the theme Angajap Lango Budaya (desiring the art) as the basic capital of development. In line with the vision and mission,

“We are optimistic that tourist visit will increase. Therefore, we will coordinate with local government and the ministry of tourism for promotional strategies to Japan and other countries. It is also the hope of the ministry of tourism in welcoming foreign tourists to Indonesia by 2019 as many as 20 million,” he said. In the meantime, President Director of Rama Tours, Makiko Iskandar, said that it is time to re-promote tourism to Japan and conduct assessment to airline companies in the country in order to enable the operation of regular flights to the Island of the Gods. “Tourism promotion is very important to bring in foreign tourists to Indonesia, especially Bali. Indeed, the budget of promotion is large, but it will have positive impact on regional economy, including foreign exchanges for the state’s treasury,” he added. (BTN/kmb)

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Festival is one of the efforts to balance. Nevertheless, there is still an answer those aspirations. This festival is meant to build economic gap between the North and South Badung. This has al- the image of North Badung reways become an aspiration and gion, to explore the spirit of agrarian culture, to create market for transaction, to prepare public dialogue, education and entertainment and to initiate the growth of agriculture and tourism synergy. Besides, it is also pioneering the growth of creative economy based on agricultural sector. This agrarian cultural festival will be held for four days (Jul. 15–18) located in Tukad Bangkung Bridge, Petang, Badung. It will be graced with some activities such as opening ceremony

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ies at the edge of Lake Batur, to the west of Abrig Hill, Kintamani. Villagers here are “native Balinese” referred to as “Bali Aga” people, This village with its unique traditions, can be reached by 30 minute boat ride from Kedisan Village across Lake Batur. The name Terunyan was derived from the word “Taru” and “Me-

Temple is known as beautiful temple in Bali. The temple exists very close with Mount Batur exactly the

nyan”, meaning ‘fragnant trees’ that grow in the village. Local people deem the trees highly important. The corpses of the dead laid down in open graves under the trees and are simply covered white fabrics and bamboo covers called “Ancak Saji”, but the faces of the dead are left uncovered. This funeral rite is known as “Mapasah”.

southwestern slope of Mount Batur. Even, there is Lake Batur at the foot of the Mount Batur makes the beauty of the temple more complete. At that place, the weather is very fresh; there are many fruit sellers along the way at the location. Batur Temple is located precisely in Kalanganyar Village, Kintamani District, Bangli. The ceremony at this temple is held annually called Ngusaba Kadasa. The great eruption of Mount Batur in 1917 had destroyed everything except the highest God’s shrine at the temple. Then due to the initiative village chief along with other village prominent figures decided to bring the remaining shrine to be built again on a higher ground, at the present place. Japanese tourist at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport

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ATUH, Exhibition of 25 Artists in Griya Santrian Gallery ATUH ...., this word does not mean ‘surprised’ or ‘complained’ in Balinese language as it usually happens in the life of Balinese people. The ATUH here is an abbreviation for the ‘Art The Universal Habit’ as a representative of a location, the object passed by the artist as a refreshing activity. The word ATUH was then appointed as the theme featured by the Militant Art Exhibition at Griya Santrian Gallery.

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he exhibition was opened by Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta, on Friday (Jul 7) and will last until September 15. There are a total of 25 creative artists of Bali that respectively will show off their best works. Although the idea and the strokes are different, they present the painting with the same size namely 150 x 130 cm. All these works are new from the refreshing activities conducted together on Atuh Beach, Nusa Penida. The artists coalesced into the members of the Militant Art are Nyoman Sujana Kenyem, Diwarupa, Supena, Made Kaek, Putu Sudiana Bonuz, Sugantika, Gusti Buddha, Made Wiradana, Teja Astawa, Wayan Suastama, Kabul Suasana, Edy Asmara, Atmi Kristiadewi, Uuk Paramartha, Dolar Astawa, Kenak Dwi Adyana, Pande Paramartha, Anthok S, Kadek Eko Agus Murdika, Gung De Eka Putra Dela, Ngurah Paramartha, Made Gunawan, Pande Alit Wijaya and Somya Pradbawa. Kenyem said that Atuh Beach in Nusa Penida becomes the object for the new artwork. His attitudes and habits as well as that of other artists have enriched the inspiration in the activities during at the location to be expressed in their respective studio. “The theme is a discourse of a psychological form of the group in the artistic life and not just a visualization of natural beauty of Atuh Beach alone,” he explained. According to Kenyem, the word ATUH is later spoofed into the Art The Universal Habit as an expression of habit, art ritual of the Militant Art by refreshing, capturing the moment, the relationship to the ruler of nature. Opening of the exhibition was also graced with the performance by Komang Suwirta entitled Mystical Rhythm and Dewa Dadang and video playback of the Militant Art by Gus Hari. B N (BTN/15)

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Eid Hospitality Desk Closed, Ngurah Rai Airport Serves 1.25 Million Passengers

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uring the operation of the Eid Hospitality Desk for 19 days at Ngurah Rai Airport, it recorded a significant increase in the number of passengers. When compared to the average passenger on normal days, there was an increase of 13 percent or 6.45 percent increase compared to last year’s Eid. “During this Eid holiday, we have served approximately 1.2 million passengers,” said General Manager, Yanus Suprayogi, at the closing of the Eid hospitality desk on Tuesday (Jul. 4). On average, continued Yanus Suprayogi, there are approximately 62,000 passengers every day. The increase in passengers is already

Gde Palgunadi palgunadigde@yahoo.com aintaining and conserving water resources as a source of life. Probably, it is the free interpretation of the phrase ‘Ulun Danu’ becoming the major theme of the 39th Bali Arts Festival this year. Water is a vital element in the most basic aspects of life. Without water, no life can survive. There are various cultures and rituals about water in this world. However, the estuary remains one, namely water as a source of life that plays a very important role. Throughout its cycle, water is a natural dance. It is a rhythm of life. To the people of Bali, water is like a human body. It starts in the head, runs to the body and then ends on the feet. This stream is a meaningful procession. Literally, Ulun refers to /ulu/ meaning the ‘head,’ ‘upstream’ or ‘source.’ Meanwhile, Danu means ‘lake.’ Ulu or the source of water lies in the lake. This is just symbolization. It can be in springs, rivers, forests and the sea. This source of life must be preserved. Never harms it. Do not pollute this so as not to result in harm in the future. That is why, the Hindu community in Bali holds various kinds of ceremony for salvation and welfare

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related to water. There are ceremonies like Danu Kertih (preserving source of fresh water), Wana Kertih (preserving forest), Segara Kertih (preserving the ocean) and so on. The journey of water is like a painting of life in which humans must understand it as a force of nature. It cannot be challenged but harmonized. It is balanced with various endeavors starting from thoughts, words and then deeds. This is also the meaning of ‘hulu’ which means ‘head.’ It entirely commences from the head or the mind. The mind produces an action that is in harmony with nature. That is why, in the past the mind of Balinese people was able to produce a reasoning and pattern of governance management of farming irrigation known as subak or the irrigation cooperative. It is a masterpiece. This masterpiece is originating from ‘hulu’ to maintain and preserve the water as a source of life. Again, the theme of the current Bali Arts Festival is to remind us in order to continuously keep the forest as an area of infiltration and catchment of water, preserve the lake, river and sea. It is also maintaining the agricultural areas in order not to go through a massive land conversion. B N

predicted by airport management considering the additional flight from and to Bali via Ngurah Rai Airport. “Since June 15, 2017 up to the closing of the hospitality desk, 214 extra flights were operated. There are a total 7,924 flights during that period, an increase of 12 percent compared to the period of Eid 2016,” he added. At the peak, the management recorded 74,820 passengers arriving and departing through Ngurah Rai Airport. Though the passenger traffic is crowded, the operation of Ngurah Rai Airport is fairly smooth. “We are very grateful to all parties having supported the operation of this hospitality desk, whether directly or indirectly in-

volved,” he said. Although the Eid hospitality desk is officially closed, Yanus Suprayogi added, due to the remaining school holidays and summer holidays, he predicted there are still many people who will vacation in Bali. “Therefore, we will continuously monitor the movement of aircraft and passengers until July 11,” he said. Following the instruction of the minister of transportation No.IM 14/2017 on the Revision to the Implementation of Monitoring and Termination of Integrated Eid Transportation 2017 (1438 H), the management of Ngurah Rai Airport officially closed the operation of the integrated hospitality desk.

Giant Fruit Arrangement at Uluwatu, Offered to Monkeys who live around local Temple s part of the celebrations of Tumpek Uye or Tumpek Kandang, (animal honoring), Uluwatu tourist attraction’s management held a sacrificial ceremony on Saturday (Jun. 24), that involved a two meter high geboganfruit arrangement as a birthday offering to the monkeys. This ceremony that is held every 210 days according to the

Balinese calendar, explained Chief of Pecatu Customary Village I Made Sumerta, is an expression of gratitude with the hope that the principle of Tri Hita Karana (harmonious relations with humans, the environment and with the divine) will be maintained at the Uluwatu tourist attraction. This fruit offering is meant to show respect and appreciation to nature

in general and to the monkeys in particular, he added. All this time, the monkeys have contributed positively to the area of Uluwatu, making it a distinctive tourist attraction that has become a means of supporting the people of Pecatu Village. “The outermost courtyard of Uluwatu Temple also serves as a tourist attraction and is one of the most complete

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excelling over others. In fact it has been named one of the The Five Wonderful Beauties of Uluwatu for its natural panorama with stunning sunset view, the temple, the kecak dance, the forest and of course the monkeys”, he said proudly. Wayan Wijana, Operations Manager of the outermost courtyard tourism area of Uluwatu Temple, added that he and his staff attend to Tumpek Kandang every six months. “Balinese people hold to the principle of Tri Hita Karana, which includes showing respect for the monkeys for their presence in Uluwatu” he emphasized. The presence of the monkeys certainly draws tourists and Wijana explained that the number of visitors continues to increase very year. In 2016 there were approximately 1.7 million visitors and that as of May of 2017, approximately

900,000 tourists had come to see this attraction with average daily visits of 6,000 people. “ We aim to have about 2 million visitors by the end of the year”, he said. He added that based on data collected by a Canadian researcher, there are presently 330 monkeys who call Uluwatu home. These monkeys have been declared rabiesfree by the veterinary center and every six months the Faculty of Veterinary medicine at Udayana University conducts maintenance activities for the monkey population. Wijana also added that visitors need not be afraid of the monkeys at Uluwatu and that there are officers on duty every day to handle monkey human relations. “The monkeys here are smart and funny no aggressive” he concluded. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Significant Archaeological Findings in Gianyar Region, 13th Century Artifact Found at Wasan Site, fter continuing to excavate the Wasan Temple archeological site (Puseh Wasan temple at Blahtanah hamlet, Batuan Kaler, Sukawati), the team from the Archaeological Institute for Bali, NTB and NTT finally found several new artifacts that consist of a ceramic fragments estimated to originate from the thirteenth to fourteenth century. Researcher, I Dewa Kompyang Gede, stated on Wednesday (Jun. 21) that these historical artifacts were found during the dig on Thursday (Jun. 15) around 10:30 local time. The artifacts have ben identified as shards as well as ceramic juga, clay basin and pot. Kompyang explained that the teams of archeologists’ latest im-

portant findings is the supporting structure of a building made of stone known as tufa. This structure is possibly part of the main temple building. He added that part of the temple building was found by excavating per square meter to a depth of 25 cm. The structure of the supporting building was found during the excavation of an the area of 167 x 135 cm that was dug to a depth of 58 cm. This latest finding has encouraged the team to resume their research with the hope of coming across more findings. “Based on this finding, there is a good possibility of other artefacts being found” he affirmed. Chief of the Archaeological

Institute for Bali, NTB and NTT Region, I Gusti Made Suarbawa, recently explained that the archeological research was taking place for ten days (Jun. 10-23). “This research involving 12 researchers aims to uncover the supporting buildings of the Wasan temple”, he said. Suarbawa added that the present excavation followed after the findings of 2016, when the team found some stone buildings. However given the early stages of the present excavation the team is reluctant to predict what kind of supporting buildings might be found at the Wasan temple site. “We are still excavating and do not yet know what kind of buildings might be found”, he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

Songket of Bratan Samayaji Proposed to be Indonesia’s Cultural Heritage uleleng has very diverse creative industries. One of them is the typical songket weaving clothes of Bratan Samayaji customary village. In harmony with the passage of times, this craft is threatened by extinction, following the declining number of artisans. This traditionally made songket has become a cultural heritage of Bratan Samayaji customary village. Moreover, it can be said as the identity of the local area. In the past, many people relied on their livelihood from this handicraft, especially housewives. However, due to the development of times, the number of craftsmen increasingly reduced. Currently, only three people are still active. Their

cagcag (loom) remains very few, only five units. Marginalized by such issues, the songket clothes are feared to become extinct. Chief of Bratan Samayaji customary village, Made Ngurah Wedana, explained that sluggish production of this cloth is also triggered by the increasingly reduced demand. People who previously worked on this craft, gradually stopped because it is considered no longer able to give adequate income for their survival. “Market share and difficult regeneration are two issues having become the problem,” he explained. Fate of such woven fabric seems to get the attention of the ministry of education and culture through

the Denpasar cultural values preservation agency. According to the plan, it will be proposed to become an intangible cultural heritage of Indonesia. “Due to having distinctive motif, it will be proposed to become an intangible cultural heritage of Indonesia,” said the agency head, I Made Dharma Suteja, when making a site inspection on Sunday (Jun. 18). To support the proposal, Suteja claimed to have recorded and documented the clothes, both regarding the motives and maestros. “Later on, this will be verified again. There is possibility to be proposed to the world level if passing the status as intangible cultural heritage of Indonesia,” he said. Chief of Bratan hamlet, Nyoman Ngurah Suharta, welcomed the measures taken by Denpasar cul-

Typical songket clothes of Bratan Samayaji proposed to become Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage. tural values preservation agency. It is considered to become a part of conservation efforts. “We re-

Deputy Regent of Klungkung, Made Kasta, also attended the meeting as a community leader from Akah village. Sujati further explained that the plan to develop water recreation in Akah came form a number of Akah residents including Deputy Regent Made Kasta when he served as headman of Akah. The idea is to offer a fishing park, rafting, a trekking path and other waterrelated tourism activities. All of the tourism sites will be managed by the village-owned enterprise (BUMDes) will employe local residents. One Akah villager and landowner, I Ketut Swastika, said that he strongly supports the plan. Aside

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Akah Village Developing Water-Tourism Attractions

everal villages in the district of Klungkung have begun to develop potential tourist attractions, Kamasan village has traditiona puppet paintings, Paskebali has interesting water, Gelegel has Batu Tumpeng Beach and Nusa Penida is endowed with numerous beautiful beaches. Akah is now following suit by developing water recreation in various areas of the village. The Unda River which flows through Akah village has a lot of potential to be utilized for tourism, explained headman of Akah, Nyoman Sujati, to the local village apparatus, community leaders and landowners at the Akah headman’s office on Wednesday (Jun. 21).

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from increasing the regionally generated revenue (PAD), it will also increase job opportunities. He appealed to the headman to ensure that all residents, especially landowners, can agree with the plan so that issues do not suddenly arise then start running these attractions. Swastika advised that a proposal be drafted using consultants. Deputy Regent Made Kasta who emphasised that he welcomed the plan, added that it is in line with the central government village development. The development of these recreational sites runs smoothly, it will surely redice the number of Akah residents who flee ot the city looking for work and will help the village to thrive”, he said. Regent Kasat also appealed to the headman of Akah to coordinate with the public works agency regarding the follow up of the plan. Approximately two hectares of land on the Unda River will be utilized to realize this plan. The land is owned by 12 people and they have all agreed to use their land for the tourism recreation project. More meetings are to follow as well as the dissemination of information regarding this plan, to ensure that all related landowners and administrators approve. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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Festival Carik Encourages Children to Paddy Field undreds of kindergarten, elementary and junior high school students looked full of excitement in the Festival Carik (Paddy Field Festival) on Tuesday (Jun. 20). They did various activities in paddy fields like a farmer. They build character, preserve culture and undertake outbound activity. Festival Carik took place at Subak Sembung Ecotourism, Peguyangan village, as an activity to fill in school holidays held by Denpasar municipality through Denpasar agriculture agency. Festival Carik was held for two

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days (Jun. 20-21). The first day was filled in by kindergarten, elementary and junior high school students from all subdistricts in Denpasar amounting to some 100 students. The next day was followed by teenagers of high school students and customary youth clubs (ST) in Denpasar. The competitions held in the Festival Carik included planting rice, catching duck, catching eel, moving plants into pots and selfie photos with cows. There were also educational activities about the processing of chocolate, vegetables into ice

Pitik Kite Festival Followed by 1,025 Participants T

he Pitik Kite Festival having entered the seventh year was followed by 1,025 participants presenting various kinds of kites. Each participant showed off the beauty of their kite, so that the sky above the Abasan Sari paddy field of Pitik hamlet, Pedungan, as the venue of the annual event, looked so beautiful. Although it has become a regular spectacle, people and tourists still amazed to watch the kite flying in the sky. This two-day festival (Jul. 1-2) divided the contestants into two categories, namely children and adults. The types of kites contested included the bebean (fish-shaped)

cream and demo of traditional land cultivation followed for free. “This festival aims to introduce young generation to paddy field atmosphere along with the activities. Similarly, it is meant to educate children about the importance of

agriculture. In other words, it is taken children to learn while playing in paddy field,” said the Head of the Denpasar Agriculture Agency, I Gede Ambara Putra, when opening the festival. BTN

category for children. Then, the category for adult participants and big size kite consist of janggan, janggan buntut, pecukan and creations. While the jury panel consists of the elements of kite artists and cultural observers that assessed kites in terms of color, shape, guwangan (sound-making tape), flying conditions and cohesiveness of participants. The festival held by Setia Remaja customary youth club of Pitik hamlet, Pedungan, was opened

by Mayor of Denpasar I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra marked by stretching guwangan of bebean denoting the mascot of Pitik hamlet. In addition to kite competition, it was also filled with photography competition. “We do hope this activity can give birth to a creative generation in creating kites. And the most important thing is to preserve the art and culture that we have,” said Chairman of the Committee, Kadek Agustina Anggara Jaya. BTN

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ucukan Beach retains something unique. This beach has a magical power with capability of curing illnesses. By burying the body in the black sand, the pain will relieve. This beach is located at Cucukan Village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, or about 7 km south of Gianyar and about 17 km east of Denpasar. Cucukan Beach is indeed not much different from other beaches owned by Gianyar. The beach area is clean, shaded by many trees and has an intense magical aura. Sea water is not too deep. The waves are not too big because breakwater has been installed in the sea. Therefore, it is good for bathing or just relaxing with family and beloved one. Its panorama is very fantastic. So, do not be surprised if the coastal region has been equipped with many hotels and villas. This advantage is already

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Penimbangan Beach, an Object of Educational Tourism

et’s come to Buleleng and have a promenade. One of the tourist destinations worth visiting is Penimbangan Beach. What uniqueness does it retain? Marine tourism in the area of Penimbangan Beach at Baktiseraga village, Buleleng, during school holidays and Eid al-Fitr holiday was huddled by visitors. The panorama of coral reef garden and dolphin attractions in their native habitat is the new icon of this coastal tourism village. This new tourist attraction is just developed by Sari Segara fishermen group, Baktiseraga village. Visitors wishing to watch coral gardens or dolphin attractions will be delivered by fishermen using motorized boat. The tariff of once departure to sail is IDR 60,000 for an hour to see dolphin attraction in its native habitat. Meanwhile, to see a lovely marine garden from a boat or snorkel, each visitor is charged at IDR 10,000. This newly introduced and affordable service is able to satisfy visitors. Moreover, specifically for dolphin tours, they have now cooperated with some travel agencies outside the region. One of the fishermen, Kadek Agus, when met on Penimbangan Beach not long ago said that visitors really enjoy the view of coral gardens and dolphin attractions on Penimbangan Beach. It is inseparable from the condition of coral garden that has grown well after experiencing severe damages. Clear water enables visitors to adequately see the row of coral from the boat. However, if visitors want to capture underwater photos, they can do snorkeling. Other than marine biota, added Kadek Agus, the tourism for educating children on Penimbangan Beach has started to be crowded since fishermen in this area does turtle egg preservation. However, this object has not owned representative facilities for turtle egg breeding. All this time, the breeding cage made with the help of benefactors is not adequate, so that it is still waiting for government assistance to set the cage for hatching turtle eggs having been rescued. BTN

Requesting for Medicine at Cucukan Beach Gianyar commonplace where Cucukan Beach has been known as the place to cure some diseases. They are starting from the sick of the palsy, stroke, leg weakness, and itchy skin. “Other than having recreation and taking a bath, many Balinese people also did treatment on this beach,” said Dewa Ayu Ketut Sukarini, a trader of food and drink on the beach. However, said Sukarini, the sick people were usually guided by a priest and high priest or a traditional healer. Before given therapy, the patient was invited to offer oblation, and asked for medications in the Dalem Pingit and representation of Dalem Ped Temple standing on the edge of the beach. Further, the participant should bury its body in the sand for about 2 hours. “Other than from Gianyar, the patient coming here were from the Badung, Bangli, Denpasar and Singaraja,” she said. Cucukan Beach offering tranquil and peaceful atmosphere is also widely taken advantage by Balinese people to hold purificatory rite or melukat. On Banyu Pinaruh, a holy day after celebration of Sarasvati, the people of Gianyar flock the beach and take a bath. From early morning until noon, the beach will look like a sea of people. “On holidays, this beach is also visited by many people to just relax,” she added. Meanwhile, foreign tourists have different orientation. They prefer to use the power of waves for surfing

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ong holiday and desire to look for new atmosphere can possibly be pampered with Bull-racing Center the visit to new tourist attractions in Jembrana. Well, Green Cliff is one of the options. The location is okay… The forest border area in the hills of Jembrana is now becoming a preferred place of visit during holidays. In addition to the JR Hill at Pancaseming hamlet, Batuagung, Jembrana subdistrict, Yehembang Kangin in Mendoyo sub-district also just opened similar attraction. Precisely, it is located at Bangli hamlet named Green Cliff inaugurated last weekend by Deputy Regent of Jembrana, I Made Kembang Hartawan, began to be huddled by visitors. As seen on last weekend holiday or Sunday (Jun. 25), a number of residents mostly from around Jembrana spent holidays at the location. Forest scenery of the green hills and the gardens invite curiosity of visitors. Agus Maha, one of the visitors, admitted to accidentally come to this location because of curiosity after being at issue in social media. Other than being able to see the grove of trees from a height, visitors can also see the flow of river at Pangkung Jelati. This wooden building is made independently by a group of people belonging to the members of Banu Sejahtera tourism awareness group. The group is keen to explore natural beauty of the region by building a selfie spot named the Green Cliff. Group leader, I Gede Sukanta, revealed the idea of building this location was inspired by the current trend where many people love to take selfie. This plan was also born due to encouragement from the government of Jembrana through the cultural tourism, where tourism development is one of the priority targets to be developed. Meetings of local hamlet and villages agreed to build this place independently. The building stands on the edge of a cliff with a length of 60 meters and 10 meters high. Above it is also built a building similar to gazebo as well as three long chairs enabling visitors to take pictures. Green Cliff is intentionally built rather high and elongated so that people can more freely watch the scenery of Yehembang Hills. In addition, to beautify the atmosphere at night, the Green Cliff spot is already equipped with lights. Deputy Regent of Jembrana, I Made Kembang Hartawan, who also had time to inspect the measure taken by Banu Sejahtera tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) hoped it can be followed by other groups. He will always provide guidance and mentoring for the tourism awareness group, monitor the extent to which they can manage and develop the local potential. Meanwhile, district government will consistently conduct a larger tourism arrangement. “Location of Jembrana as one of the gates of Bali Island is very potential to become a transit area or to be crossed by domestic and foreign tourists. Therefore, this advantage should be utilized because many things can be offered to general public as well as foreign tourists,” explained Kembang. BTN

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Charm of Cucukan Beach, Gianyar, is appropriate for relaxing and surfing. activities. On that account, aside from the vendors of food and beverage, the beach is also equipped with the rental of surfing equipment. Tourists staying in Ubud such as those from Germany, Australia, Europe, Taiwan and Japan frequently visit the beach. “Besides, there are also many tourists staying in Kuta,

Sanur and Nusa Dua Beach who want to explore the surfing charm of this beach,” she added again. So far, the activities of fishermen on the beach are starting to diminish. Now, only about 5 fishermen are still active in their fishing activities. In contrast to earlier times, almost all the residents of Cucukan

had profession as fisherman. In the meantime, local people now prefer to look for mosaic stones that can be further processed into various high-valued goods. They are willing to bask in the sun all day long in order to get mosaic stones to be sold later on. BTN

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Obama when visited Jatiluwih. afting adventure is a kind of cool sport. It is not too extreme as having lots of fun. Exploring down paddy field is also okay, natural and fresh. It is just like going back to basic. Apparently Barack Obama really wanted to enjoy the natural beauty of Bali. In addition to visiting the Agung Rai Museum of

Arts (ARMA) Gianyar, this former US president also tested rafting track at Bongkasa, Badung. Together with his entourage, he also passed through winding path of paddy field in Jatiluwih, Penebel, Tabanan. Status as the world cultural heritage carried by the Jatiluwih attraction drew the interest of Barack Obama to make a visit. Together with family and entourage, Obama visited Jatiluwih attraction on Sunday (Jun. 25) at 16:00. Operations Manager of Jatiluwih attraction, Nengah Sutirtayasa, said that Obama’s visit to Jatiluwih was made around 10:00. Standard security was prepared a combination of police team and secret service of Obama. “There is indeed a path sterilized when he

came. Nevertheless, tourist visits are still accepted,” said Sutirtayasa. In this flagship tourist attraction of Tabanan, Obama spent about 1.5 hours. In addition to seeing the beauty of rice terraces, Obama also had a photo with a farmer who happened to be in the location of trekking. Sutirtayasa hoped Obama’s visit could be a special promotion for Jatiluwih attraction in the eyes of the international community because this is a rare moment. “He wants privacy so that we cannot meet and talk. Since they are very special guests, we do not charge any admission ticket to Obama and his family. His visit can be a promotion for Jatiluwih attraction,” said Sutirtayasa. Jatiluwih is a tourist destination offering 303 hectares of paddy fields. The variety of rice planted belonging to Balinese rice. Aside from trekking along the paddy overlay, visiting tourists can enjoy the way of plowing and planting rice. Tourist visits is dominated by foreign tourists, mainly from France.

In addition to Jatiluwih, on Monday (Jun. 26), Obama also took time to try rafting tour at Bongkasa Pertiwi village, Abiansemal, Badung. Headman of Bongkasa Pertiwi, I Made Suarjana, acknowledged Obama’s entourage enjoyed rafting tour at his village. The presence of the entourage received tight guard of presidential security guard and police having been in the location before the group arrived. “Well ... it was about 12:00 Local Time, Obama and his family came here for rafting. After knowing the arrival of Obama’s entourage, we come to location in person. Then, he proceeded to Four Season Resort,” said Made Suarjana on Monday. Made Suarjana hoped Obama’s presence will bring in a positive impact to the development of tourism village of Bongkasa Pertiwi. “This is a positive thing that can support the progress of Bongkasa village as one of the tourism villages in Badung. Hopefully, Obama’s presence can increase tourist visits here,” he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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direct access to Kuta Beach. Aside from offering food and beverage menus, the presence of HQ Beach Club also provides several new facilities including a larger swimming pool and children’s pool facilities, swim-up bars within pool area as well as DJ music entertainment all day.

The HQ Beach Club is open at 11:00 through 23:00. This outlet is not only designated for inhouse guests but also opened for public (walk-in guests). It presents different programs every day: Monday - Moonday, Tuesday - Toes in the sand, Wednesday - Wed - Wet - Wild, Thursday

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walk-in guests. Grand Inna Kuta is one of the 14 hotels and resorts under PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (Persero) located on the edge of white sandy Kuta Beach having been well known for its sunset view. Coming with direct access to the beach and a strategic location between shopping centers and entertainment venues, the hotel offers two different types of accommodation namely Bali Wing and Beach Wing with a total of 322 rooms comprising Superior, Deluxe, Family Room and Suite rooms. B N (BTN/014)

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menu in the last quarter, Jempiring Restaurant at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center represent with the other Indonesian menu from Madura & Sumatra Island in Adorable Indonesia. The menu that can be enjoyed during July throughout the end of September 2017, can be started with Rissoles Chicken & Shrimp as the appetizer. It comes with a very special content. The savory chicken and shrimp mixed with some vegetables can be a tasty dish before enjoying the main course. Now, let’s take a look what Executive Chef Komang Aryana provides for the main course. He presents ribs as the main ingredient and inspired special food from Medan, North Sumatra. And as we all know, that ribs can provide different sensation, especially when it’s combined with various flavor variants that are now widely available with Indonesian herbs which can arouse your appetite. Spicy Grilled Ribs/ Iga Bakar Cabe Ijo is available at Jempiring Restaurant until end of September.

“In addition of North Sumatra food, I also try the other recipe from Madura Island for duck lovers, called Grilled Duck Served with Basil Leaves or Bebek Bakar Kemangi. I simply mixed the red and yellow seasoning and wrapped it in banana leaf served with nasi liwet and mango sauce (Sambal mangga) which is a perfect menu for your lunch that can be enjoyed either with colleagues or family.” Said Executive Chef Komang Aryana Pastry Chef Komang Suarsih has also prepared Pancake Durian as a complement to the Adorable Indonesia menu. Most of durian lovers will fall in love with a thin and light layer of crepe wrapped around soft custardy durian and fresh cream. Every bites of its recipe will give you the rich aroma and bold flavor of durian. It’s pure indulgence on a plate, grab it only at Jempiring Restaurant! Located on 2nd floor Furthermore, Widu – Bartender has been providing various kinds of mocktails such as Mandala Giri, Mahameru, Krakatau, and Masurai that can be enjoyed after those delicious dishes. B N

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organized by the H Sovereign Bali. This unique celebration entitled the Spirit of Ramadan. It featured a wide range of creativity together, such as the Arts & Culture, Culinary Show, Colorful Night and Bazaar of Ramadan. “This activity poses a part of the services and tourist attractions for guests,” said Puspa, the Marcom

Coordinator, some time ago. For the category of the Arts and Culture, pastry team of the H Sovereign Bali made miniature of mosque from ginger bread. The making of this mosque miniature was demonstrated directly in front of guests, precisely in front of the Owl Stone Café & Bakery, so that tourists who were in the lobby area of the hotel could witness the process. And the no less interesting

during the event taking place is a 15%-discount offered by the Owl Stone Café & Bakery to visitors doing selfie in front of the mosque miniature and then posted on their Instagram account. “This promo gets enthusiastic welcome from guests on the first day. We limit the 15% discount promo to only be valid until June 25, 2017,” said Puspa. B N (BTN/015)

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anah Lot tourist attraction held a national event entitled Tanah Lot Kreatifood & Art Festival. The first creative culinary event combining Balinese art and culture will last for three days (Jul. 7- 9). “This festival introduces the unique cuisines of Tabanan. This time we do promotion through cuisines,” said Operations Manager of Tanah Lot attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana, in the media meeting on Tuesday (Jul. 4). He added that Tabanan district is actually very rich in culinary treasures. However, they have not been featured and introduced to wider community including tourists. Through the Tanah Lot Kreatifood & Art Festival, all the potentials will be promoted, including kuwir nyanyad, gegodoh rangda

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and es telabah from Penebel subdistrict, entil and kopi leak from Pupuan and es danu beratan from Baturiti. “This festival involves 20 culinary entrepreneurs in Tabanan,” he added. The festival featuring the theme Luhuring Segara Rasa lan Raksa also brings in three national artists such as Chef Juna who will demonstrate the menu with the ingredient of kuwir or Muscovy duck. Chef Juna will also take darma wanita and the students in the Sudden Food Competition event. “This activity will be directly uploaded in his Twitter account, so that many people will read it and this will be done by Chand Kelvin,” said Assistant Manager, I Wayan Sudiana. A new thing in this event is

the gebogan parade performed by women in customary attires. They uphold the gebogan or fruit arrangement while walking from the exhibition parking area to Tanah Lot involving 23 traditional villages as well as other villages in Tabanan. It will consist of a row of lelontek (pennant ritual paraphernalia), pecalang (customary security guard) and accompanied by baleganjur gamelan music. “Gebogan consists of three rows of local and national fruits. On top, there is puffin and then carried while giving respect,” he explained. For three days, visitors are pampered with a variety of classical arts, such as barong bangkung street show, gong kebyar, children rindik, contemporary dance, legong dance, prembon, classic arja operetta, Ramayana epic, slonding, kecak api, bondres, joged bumbung, Akah Canging Balinese gag, Sengkok and Bondres Susi. Other entertainment, include Joni Agung, Taste the Sunset with Gita Bhaskara Ethnic, Gus Teja, Bondres Celekontong Mas. For the sudden chef contest, it will be followed by chef of school teachers, hotels and restaurants in Tabanan. Especially for the promotional menu like the Today’s Special Menu for lunch will be prepared by Chef Juna & his assistants, menu creation competition (students of vocational schools across Tabanan) presents Chef Juna as the judge and Mrs. Eka Wiryastuti as honorary judge. B N (BTN/015)

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Tabanan Area DTW Tanah Lot, Dewi Sinta Hotel, DTW Alas Kedaton. DTW Ulun Danu Beratan, Royal Tulip Saranam Resort,

DTW Badung DTW Pandawa beach, DTW Taman Ayun, DTW Uluwatu, DTW Sangeh, Balawista Pantai Kuta

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“Bali police have placed members in tourist attractions and recreation sites that may be visited by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Selection of the Island

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