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Batu Panes Temple

A Sanctum Where Farmers Plead Prosperity

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Tabanan Regency retains some unique temple heritages. One of them is the Batu Panes Temple located at Mengesta customary village, Penebel. The temple situated amidst the rice field has some uniqueness compared to other temples. The most bizarre is the entrance to the temple located in the southwest.

Reputedly, it is a symbol of prosperity and believed to have a capability of treating various diseases.

nother unique nature is the temple has no compound walls, including the split gates as the main entrance. Even, temple is actually surrounded by a small lake that never dries up all the year round. The lake is overgrown by thousands of beautiful lotuses appearing naturally.

It is unknown for sure about the origin of the temple. Based on folklore, the temple has something to do with the Batukaru Temple and the Kingdom of Tabanan. It is functioned as the source of prosperity by farmers. On that account, the venerators of the Batu Panes Temple are all farmers.

The Batu Panes Temple is believed as sanctum used to venerate Lord Shiva with his manifestation as Brahma. Therefore, it results in the heat. No wonder, a hot spring is found near the temple and sanctified by local people up to these days. The temple is also made a place to ask for the source of life and cure various diseases. Originally, the temple was a lingam of Lord Shiva inscribed with ancient scripts. Then, it was made a shrine in 1970. At that time, the lingam of Shiva was once read. However, no one could translate them.

The temple is equipped with a number of shrines including the Penyacah Temple, Pengungangan Puseh Batuaya Temple with ancient yoni, Batur Sari

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Temple in the east, Dalem Kahyangan in the south and Taman Beji with hot spring in the southwest.

Especially in the innermost courtyard lie a number of shrines such as representative shrine of Batukaru Temple, Kerinan, main shrine (Ratu Wayan), Sedahan Temple, representative of Pucak Petali and Ratu Nyoman in the form of Padmasana.

Pujawali or anniversary of the Batu Panes Temple falls on Buda (Wednesday) Kliwon Wuku Gumbreg. Uniquely, when it falls on dark moon or full moon, the procession should be filled with pedudusan alit and melasti (purificatory

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Batu Panes Temple is situated at Belulang customary village, Mengesta, Penebel, Tabanan.

rite for ritual paraphernalia and effigy) to whitewater of Babahan. This ritual usually falls every 10 times of anniversary.

As the temple belonging to subak members (farmers), they routinely present the offering and once a year they present annual oblation or chips. In 2007, a discrepancy occurred where the supporting devotees agreed to hold a customary meeting for changing the position of the entrance into the temple from the southwest to the center. When organizing a meeting in the wantilan hall of the temple, all the customary villagers were in trance and prohibited to move the entrance of the temple.

Based on the research on the Ganesh effigy in the Puseh Belulang Temple, the Batu Panes was estimated to originate from 1400 BC. It is based on the materials of the effigy and temple buildings of Puseh Belulang that do not apply multi-tiered meru shrine as commonly found in Bali. “It is only an estimate because there has not been a concrete study,” he said. Other than sanctum, location of the Batu Panes Temple has also become a water attraction. Visitors usually enjoy the hot spring believed to have the efficacy to cure some illnesses. Similarly, location around the temple is also quite beautiful along with the overlay of rice terraces. B N (BTN/kmb)

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“Melukat Procession at Tirta Taman Mumbul Temple Sangeh”

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Lv8 Resort Hotel Luxury Suites Offer Timeless Elegance Lv8 Resort Hotel is more than just a Resort Hotel and is located on Brawa Beach, North Seminyak, It remains one of Bali’s treasured secrets, with untouched rice fields extending to a stretch of coastline with eight legendary world class surf breaks. It is a tranquil area where travelers can escape the pressures of modern living. his all suites resort is set on the beach front of Berawa surfing Beach, Canggu Beach, and Batubelig Beach, “It is surfer paradise.”

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Lv8 Resort Hotel offers a superb choice of accommodations with suites that are spacious, warm and modern with an emphasis on comfort.

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Nearby spots for activities include Berawa surfing beach, Horse Back Ridding just a 5-min drive, 10 minute drive to Echo Beach, 10 minutes away is the popular area of Seminyak with its many restaurants and shops, while the bustling streets of Kuta can be reached in just 30 minutes.

The 124 hotel suites consist of 39 Studio Suites, 28 One Bedroom Suites, 26 Two Bedroom Suites, 24 Two Bedroom Family Suites, 5 Two Bedroom Penthouses, 2 Three Bedroom Penthouses, that all have spacious living areas, ocean views or garden views, tastefully designed living rooms and bedrooms with large bathrooms and rain showers reflecting the latest in technology. This is the ideal getaway for singles, couples, honeymooners and families looking for an unforgettable experience.

Room / Villa feature a living area, a dinning area, ocean views, garden views private pool, coffee & tea makers, a king size bed, private bathrooms, rain shower, bathtub, IDD Telephone, hair dryer, bathroom amenities, cable TV, wifi, Electronic Dook Lock, Work desk, Smoke Detector, Balcony.

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40 Countries Participates in Peace Run in Denpasar

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Lv8 Resort Hotel will be honored and able to add happy moments by offering an enchanted venue for a special day. Set on a beachfront facing the Indian Ocean, Lv8 Resort Hotel is a perfect place to exchange vows; the poolside can be set as the main wedding stage with the fabulous backdrop of a Bali sunset. And “Vue” Beach Club will be able to accommodate and cater to those wishes.

“Vue” is the perfect venues for weddings and other events in Bali. A sizzling blend of design,

international Dj’s, exotic cocktails and dazzling entertainment, Vue Beach Club provides guests with an around-the-clock experience from a relaxing day to romantic sunsets through to an enchanting nightly celebration.

The attentive service, relaxing spa treatments, concept restaurants, bars and beach club all set in tropical beachfront surroundings, luxury suites offer timeless elegance to make your stay an experience you will always remember. B N

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orld’s peace relay which is known as Peace Run is centered in the city of Denpasar. A total of 40 countries

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took part in the “Peace Run 2017.”

Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra with the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy

Oneness-Home Peace Run Salil Wilson opened the international event at the office lobby of the Mayor of Denpasar on Thursday

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(Feb. 2). It becomes the opportunity for Denpasar to promote the potential of ​​ Denpasar Heritage City Tour.

The participants looked happy to carry the flag of each participating country such as from the USA, Australia and France. On that occasion, the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, Salil Wilson, also handed over the torch and The Torch-Bearer Award to Mayor Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra as one of the pioneers of the peace preservation.

Salil Wilson said the world relay while bringing a torch symbolizes the aspirations of the entire human race to a more peaceful world. Since it was first held in 1987, the Peace Run has grown into the basis of the largest and longest efforts of mankind for peace. “Until now, the torch has been stopped in more than 150 countries and this time it is held in Denpasar coupled with the 30th celebration of the Peace Run,” he

said.

The torch has been accepted by spiritual leaders such as Pope Francis and Mother Teresa, the Head of State as President B.J. Habibie, President Mikhail Gorbachev and President Nelson Mandela, Olympic athletes such as Carl Lewis and the winner of Nobel Laureates such as Desmond Tutu. “Today, we are very happy to hand over the peace award to Denpasar Mayor I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra,” he said.

Salil Wilson admitted that divine nature will get absorbed when taking a walk around the city of Denpasar so that one becomes a different person. Nature of Bali itself will accelerate the progress of mind. “This place is heaven on earth. Beauty and sweetness we see in their eyes and are felt in their heart elevate us to a higher realm.

We will bring this experience in our heart because we will continue to run with the torch of peace around the world,” said Salil Wilson. B N (BTN/015)

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Tanah Lot is the Inspiration for Catur Wenara Rukem Balinese fellow artists seemed to be escorted into the nature of contemplation, search and re-discover of the footprints and spirit presented in the paintings of the deceased.

To end the session of their visit, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem and a number of other Balinese artists took time to paint together in the area around Tanah Lot Temple. Obviously, they painted pursuant to their respective characteristics and school. In fact, their action received very enthusiastic attention from the public and travelers who happened to visit the

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here is an interesting activity carried out by four Balinese artists who belong to the members of the Catur Wenara Rukem on the sidelines of the exhibition at one of the art galleries at Mas village, Ubud, recently.Even though they have been able to build their existence in the art domain, the artists consisting of Putu Sutawijaya, Made Sumadiyasa, Pande Ketut Taman and Made Mahendra Mangku are still willing to spare their time to look, observe and learn from the artists of the past.

Through this moment, at least they can get inspiration, energy and new spirit of

the artists who have been proved to work with sincerity so as to be able to put good reputation of Bali in the art domain.“We are obliged to learn a lot from the creative process of Balinese artists in the past. Of course, there are many valuable lessons to be learned from their works,” said Putu Sutawijaya.

One of the objects visited by the Catur Wenara Rukem is the studio of (the late) Wayan Teher located near Tanah Lot, Tabanan. In the studio of Balinese artist whose works are known to exude a very strong religious aura, the four artists of Catur Wenara Rukem with some other

Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant Tanah Lot Now Has Mini Library

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o you still remember Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant? This accommodation and restaurant located in the area of Tanah Lot tourist attraction is now equipped with a super mini library. Visitors that will be eating, waiting for a friend or waiting for check-in or check-out process can take advantage their spare time to read books.

Dozens of book collections are available and can accompany them to get some information.

Owner of Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant, I Gusti Gde Aryadi, said that the books are deliberately prepared for guests, so they never feel lonely at Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant. Aside from books, it also provides tourism-related brochures and tabloid of Bali Travel News carrying information on business and leisure in each edition. “Provision of the reading books is a form of our service,” he said.

The mini library is located at hotel lobby and still at the same area as restaurant much favored by visitors. When Bali Travel News made a visit to Dewi Sinta some time ago, there was a tourist from Switzerland named Carlos who was sitting back and reading a book. He also briefly showed the location of his home country through the globe on the table, whose distance is very far from Indonesia, Bali. “I love Bali,” said Carlos after reading the Bali Travel News tabloid in the library.

While being in Bali, Carlos tried to explore the regions in Bali by motorcycle. When traveling to Tanah Lot, he chose to stay at the Dewi Sinta, so that he can travel longer at Tanah Lot attraction, denoting a mixture of nature and culture of Tabanan district. Well, it becomes the choice because Dewi Sinta Restaurant is located in the center of Tanah Lot tourist attraction.

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Mouth-watering Rambutan Salad Really Tempts

Tanah Lot attraction.

In addition to visiting the Wayan Teher Studio, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem also visited the Tantri Ceramic Museum at Pejaten, Kediri, Tabanan. Pioneer of this museum is one of the pioneers of the development of ceramic industry at Pejaten village so the name of this village is now well known to foreign countries as one of the quality ceramic products. As done at Tanah Lot, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem also made a joint action of painting in the museum. However, this time they painted on ceramic medium.

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The artists of Catur Wenara Rukem showed their respective work after painting together in the area of Tanah Lot Temple, Tabanan.

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ave you ever tasted rambutan salad?

Having tried, you will definitely get addicted because this kind of salad is relatively new. However, it has been already familiar among young people. Other than tasting chewy and sweet, rambutan salad is also very easy to make. Youngsters that like to hang out are fond of making it.

Moreover, on Hindu feast, young people must have tried this salad.

No one can make sure, when this rambutan salad first appeared and who made it. This rambutan salad became famous when it appears in social media. Youngsters take advantage of technology to tease their friends. They prepare very neatly and attractively, so that many people are tempted to taste it. Well, it is just like a magnet, people have vied to make it though never tasted it before.

Rambutan salad does have a different taste.

Other than being chewy, the flesh also tastes

sweet. Moreover, the water of its salad tastes very sweet.

Certainly, it is naturally sweet. Lime sliced into circular pieces makes this salad distinctive, apart from looking beautiful. If wishing to get spicy flavor, you just need to add chili to taste. The ingredients are rambutan and lime, while the seasonings include (white) sugar, salt and chili.

Indeed it tastes delicious, but do not eat this salad too much, because it can result in fever and cough.

In this case, people are encouraged to control themselves so that do not be complacent in the enjoyment. How to prepare it? First of all, exfoliate the skin of rambutan and then put into the basin. After that, add some salt, chili and white sugar and stir until blended (can be finely grounded). Add a lemon having been squeezed, so that it will be watery. Flesh of the rambutan and spices are then mixed together and stir to get well blended.

Furthermore, thinly slice the lime ​​and put on the flesh of rambutan. Now, it is ready to be served!

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Crispy and Delicious Duck Cuisines For duck delicacy, he will exulinary art is now enrich- and Industry (KADIN) Bali.

Crispy Duck first appeared pand the business to Kintamani. ing the options of Bali C tourist attractions. New last year in Renon area and it has “Hopefully, this could be realized

restaurants, food outlets and the like are now appearing in numbers. Apart from at the centers of tourism, they also come to reach housing, office complexes and others. Various menus are offered. Almost all of them are tempting. One of the menus is duck delicacy. Well, the duck menus are now being favored. Apparently it is getting more familiar in the local community, domestic and even foreign travelers.

No wonder, many restaurants offering duck delicacy emerge.

One of them is the Crispy Duck.

It is undoubtedly crispy and delicious. The owner of Crispy Duck, Putu Arnawa, said that he opened the business after observing the trend where people like duck dishes. “So, I pursue this business,” said Putu who is also Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce

opened a branch in the area of​​ Sunset Road. As an entrepreneur in tourism field, his business instinct continues to grow. Now, his culinary outlet also increases. He also has the outlet at Bali Mall Galleria shopping district as well as the Ngurah Rai Airport.

Jakarta also becomes the target of its expansion.

“In the future, I am also going to open a branch in the capital city,” he said. In Bali, Putu who has hobby in golf also builds a similar business in the area of ​​Nusa Dua. “However, the restaurant specializes in Italian cuisines,” he added.

soon. This duck cuisine restaurant will have a very nice view, namely the lake and Mount Batur,” he concluded.

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Taman Mumbul as Spiritual Tourist Attraction in Badung

ealizing Taman Mumbul as a spiritual tourist destination in Badung is a very smart idea. In addition to keeping the village asset, it can also bring in economic benefits for local community. Just imagine, every day there are always guests coming to make a visit.

Moreover, they also come on auspicious days, like Kliwon, full moon, new moon and Banyupinaruh.

Taman Mumbul is a sacred place sanctified by the Sangeh and surrounding communities. It has a big pond like a lake with clear water. The water sources from 11 major springs and dozens of small springs around the lake. Aside from being functioned as source of clean water for people’s daily life, the lake water is also used to irrigate paddy fields of Subak Sangeh spreading across the area

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of 200 hectares.

Chief of Sangeh customary village, Ida Bagus Dipayana, said that Taman Mumbul can be divided into three areas, namely the innermost, middle and outermost courtyard. The innermost courtyard hosts several temples such as the Ulunsuwi, Taman Beji, Segara Kelebutan, Ratu Gede, Taman Mumbul, Ratu Niang and Bebaturan to worship wong samar (supernatural beings). “All the temples have their own function, but in essence they are functioned to maintain the nature and safety of Sangeh people,” he said.

Ulunsuwi Temple is located in the northern most venerated by members of Subak Sangeh. On particular days, subak members perform a ceremony as an expression of gratitude to God for the graces bestowed. In the southern part sits the Taman Beji Temple with three fountains as destination of melasti (physical and psychical purification) procession. Remaining in the region, there is Segara Kelebutan Temple in the form of three-tiered meru shrine located in the middle of the pond.

In the south of the pond precisely under a banyan tree sits the representative temple of Taman Ayun. This temple was established when making the pond that was never finished. Its levees

were always broken. Seeing this condition, the royal figure of Mengwi was invited to come.

After that, the levees of the lake became very strong, so that it was then made a shrine to worship the deities of Taman Ayun. Meanwhile, the Ratu Gede Temple is used to venerate the guardian in the psychical ream of the pond.

The middle courtyard of the Taman Mumbul Temple is located in the east of the area. This temple is venerated by the Brahmana hamlet. There is also a Pengelukatan Temple marked by eleven fountains. Here, the residents do self-purificatory rite (melukat) physically and psychically accompanied by the presentation of the offerings. Sangeh community believes that Ratu Niang abides at this temple.

Then, the southernmost shrine is bebaturan (menhir) used to worship wong samar (supernatural beings). “Therefore, we always urge visitors to always prioritize ethics as the region the Taman Mumbul area is rich in objects and sacred places,” he said. This arrangement, explained I.B. Dipa, is meant to make the place attractive and comfortable to be visited. The arrangement workmanship started in 2016. Thankfully, it can be operated in late 2016. Arrangement of the area was funded by assistance of Badung government and village treasury. “The assistance of Badung government is worth IDR 4 billion and village treasury approximately amounted to IDR 500 million,” he said.

In the meantime, the outermost courtyard located at southernmost area (after the Pengelukatan

Blahmantung Waterfall ali has a lot of wonderful nature heritages that captivate traveler from around the world for exploring it. Blahmantung Waterfall is one of the beautiful nature heritages that Bali has. It is situated in hidden places surrounded by pure natures includes tropical trees and give the peaceful and serenity ambiance. It is located close to precious farming village of Pujungan with awesome landscapes and really friendly local society, Blahmantung Waterfall is also close to Pupuan in Tabanan regency, west part of Bali Island. We need 2,5 hours drive to reach this waterfall from Ngurah Rai International Airport passing through Bajra Village and exploring the fresh and pure natures. It is one of Bali Places of Interest that you must visit when traveling to this paradise island.

Blahmantung Waterfall is also known

by Pupuan Waterfall. It is situated in the tranquility of Pupuan district and set between high cliffs surrounded by coffee and clove plantations. We will explore the green natures with fertile gardens as well as local residents. Blahmantung Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls by amazingly drop of over 100 meters high and surrounded by beautiful natures make every visitor impressive experience. The 800 meters walk from the parking lot to Blahmantung Waterfall is partially challenging and especially during raining season that you should be aware of slippery rocks. Tiredness will be pays of by the wonderful scenery and fresh atmosphere from the waterfall.

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Temple) will be made into water attraction equipped with a pool of children and adult. Various types of water tourist attractions will be

Once upon a time, she arrived at this location. Due to being fatigue after selling for whole day, she then took a rest. Her water on sale remained. At this location, she saw a lot of plants were drought. Having a pity on them, she watered the plants with her water.

Before long, the water poured then became a fountain.

So far, many people have come and perform purificatory rite at this location. Other than for such ritual purpose, local communities also come to take water for drinking. Water of this shower is very clear. People believe the water at this location no longer needs to be boiled, and can be immediately drunk. When taking a gallon, people will be charged donation as much as IDR 2,000.

For convenience of pilgrims, the operator has provided restrooms and locker room and wantilan hall. Apparently, the parking lot needs to be expanded. As a result, pilgrims should be lined when coming to say prayers on full moon, new moon and kajeng kliwon due to crowded.

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Deputy Foreign Tourism Marketing Development, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana

ourism of Indonesia and Bali in particular face many challenges in 2016 starting from security threats to natural disaster. However behind the challenges, the hard work of the entire tourism components remains to bear sweet fruit. It can be seen from domestic and foreign tourist visit having been on target, even before the yearend of 2016.

“Up to November, according to the data of BPS, we’ve got 10.5 million foreign tourists. For Bali, the story is more exciting where the target of 4.5 million in 2016 was already achieved in November 2016,” said Deputy Foreign Tourism Marketing Development, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana, in an exclusive interview with Indonesia Network, BaliTV and Bali Post in Jakarta, recently.

Pitana added that movement of domestic tourists is more remarkable. This is related to economic growth, ease of accessibility,

low-cost carrier (LCC) as well as the security condition that is getting better. In 2016, the movement of domestic tourist reached 262 million in Indonesia. This achievement makes his ministry increasingly challenged in 2017.

“2017 is a challenging year for us. Nevertheless, we’ve been getting around this with a variety of strategies including the new ones.

The first strategy is utilizing the advances in information technology better known as ‘go digital movement,’” he added.

According to Pitana, go digital means a variety of activities both tourism promotions, marketing as well as the form of sales carried out with the approaches through digital platform. For instance, it can be carried out by making cooperation with various search engines in the world. Then, make collaboration with the platforms having become aggregators gathering those that will be traveling such as sea trips and working with Online Travel Agencies (OTA).

“Well, there are various activities we do. We use the concept of O to O meaning online to off-line and off-line to online. Thus, we will synergize the go-digital with conventional approaches because somehow we cannot retreat from the activities of going digital,” he explained.

Pitana explained this strategy is applied because the world has been in the digital era. Similarly, costumers have been also gone digital. As a marketer, his ministry

must follow consumers because “who wins consumers, wins the game.” Data of the ministry of tourism showed that more than 75 percent of travelers plan their trips through digital media. Thus, going digital is a must.

“Starting from the search where to go has been filled with digital promotions. Then, when planning to select, they will also contact digital travel agencies. Then, when looking for airline ticket, for example, they book digitally, or through online. When arriving at the destination, where to eat in Bali, they will check via online first, and so on,” he explained.

Nevertheless, added Pitana, tourism is an industry that is not only high-tech but also high touch in need of smiling and greeting.

Here, the concept is online goes off-line. The off-line activities undertaken including the participation in overseas travel market like the ITB in Berlin, WTM in London, JATA in Japan, ATM in Arab and so on. His ministry also invites the industry to make direct sales overseas in what the so-called sales mission.

“As information for Bali, for instance, on February 17 we’ll invite or cooperate with the BPPD Badung to perform sales mission to two cities in Australia. Then, in March we work together with the BPPD for sales mission to India. And so on, there are a lot of off-line efforts we do in addition to going digital today,” he concluded.

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YLKI Urges Government to Empower People in Clean Energy Use

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Indonesia is an archipelagic country, like an equatorial emerald.

With the basis of the archipelago, Indonesia is supposed to be very feasible to develop eco-friendly energy, clean energy, whether in small-, medium- or large-scale.

Ironically, until now Indonesia has not seriously developed clean energy as a source of energy to supply its people as consumers of energy,” said Tulus Abadi, Chair-

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created as children playground.

“Hopefully, the water attraction could be realized in 2018,” he hoped.

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Story on a Water-Selling Grandma t is not difficult to reach this location. Tirta Taman Mumbul Temple is situated around one kilometer from Sangeh tourist attraction. From Denpasar, we must turn right before Sangeh having been famous for its monkey forest.

Within less than ten minutes, we will arrive at the destination. This location looks to be halved by the highway. The temple with a small lake is located to the left of the road, while sacred shower for purificatory rite sits on the right way.

There are interesting stories about this location. It is much believed by local community, whether it is true or not, this is the story developing amid the community. It is said, the spring coming out at this place originates from a water jug belonging to a water-selling grandmother. It is not known for sure and untold who the grandmother is and where she comes from. Obviously she is a salesperson of water from one village to another.

By and large, she brings a jug upheld on her head.

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man of the Executive Committee of YLKI (Indonesian Consumer Foundation) in the initial exposure and media briefing discussion on the direction of clean and inclusive energy development policy.

The discussion that took place on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at Meet Space, Artotel Sanur Bali, was attended by civil society networks that are concerned with clean energy, local and national media, with speakers like Wianda Pus-

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ponegoro, Vice President of PT. Pertamina (Persero), Syah Darwin from PT. PLN (Persero) Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and Deepak D G from Biogas Consultant, Karangasem, Bali.

With the exposure of each resource person including “Company’s commitment to the utilization of renewable energy sources that are clean and inclusive” by Wianda Pusponegoro; “The role and challenges of PLN against the use of clean energy in the power sector”

by Syah Darwin; “Understanding on clean and inclusive energy issues and expected support” by Fabby Tumiwa; “Sharing of experience on biogas uses” by Deepak DG as well as “Consumer behavior & responsibility in delivering clean energy” presented by Tulus Abadi.

Of all the material exposures, Tulus Abadi concluded that YLKI and civil society networks are concerned with clean energy and seriously realizes a clean energy policy, both for electricity generation, and or household fuel. For the context of power plant, the government should supply PT PLN with other sources of clean energy, at least with gas. It can be done by developing small plants either based on water, wind, and even

Gianyar Has Another New Tourist Attraction

ianyar district adds another new tourist attraction to its portfolio.

The tourist attraction is paddy field nature located at Subak Sukabayu, Gagah hamlet, Tegallalang. Trekking activity in the paddy field area becomes the main attraction, other than farmers’ activity. This new tourist attraction was opened by regent of Gianyar represented by the Head of Gianyar Investment and Integrated Services, I Ketut Mudana, Monday (Jan. 23).

The nature tourism spreading across the area of ​​92 hectares of paddy fields offers an exotic view.

If visitors want to enjoy the beauty of terraced paddy fields and farmers’ activity cultivating their fields traditionally, visitors can go down the path along 2.7 km. “The idea to make this paddy field into a tourist attraction already emerged a year ago,” said chief of Subak Sukabayu, I Wayan Sudana.

After that, the subak members built infrastructure and supporting facilities such as toilet, concretized walkway passing paddy fields and some other facilities. Eventually this attraction was inaugurated on Monday. This paddy field nature tourism is quite beautiful. View of the paddy field, jogging track, trekking and farmers’ activity make this location appropriate for educational tour. “Visitors will be able to see or learn about Balinese traditional farming attached to local cultural nuances,” he added.

Visitors will be demonstrated with the way how local farmers plant rice, ranging from seedlings, plowing, planting to harvesting crops. “We surely introduce traditional farming and there is no modern touch like the use of hand tractor. Similarly, it is accompanied by religious ceremonies that are always attached to Balinese life,” explained Sudana.

As supporting facility of the nature paddy field tourist attraction, the subak has also built a selfie photo platform. The selfie platform is surrounded by a kind of trellis or referred to as the location of the padlock of love. This location targets young couples who are in love-sick so that they can install a padlock as a symbol of eternal bond of their love. “The idea on​​ the padlock of love indeed imitates similar things introduced overseas such as in Paris and South Korea,” he added.

Head of the Gianyar Investment and Integrated Services, I Ketut Mudana, said that other than serving as innovative tourist attraction, this idea poses a good measure for conservation or environmental preservation.

This measure can also prevent the current waves of land conversion for the sake of economic interests that are irreversible. “Other than becoming famous for its nature tourism, Gagah hamlet will be able to preserve their paddy field areas well,” he said.

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waste. It is urgent to help electric energy supply shortages proved to be long and needs high cost for large plants. In fact, there are many sources of clean energy. Therefore, the government should provide coaching and empowerment for people who have the potential to implement clean energy, including in the scale of financing.”

“The government through PT Pertamina is also urged to realize geothermal energy. Indonesia is the world’s largest supplier of geothermal, reaching 40 percent.

So far, it is only utilized as much as 4 percent. Financial factor and regulation constraints often cause geothermal operators reluctant to invest in geothermal plant. Therefore, the government is necessary to provide a fiscal incentive for them, including subsidies. The other obstacles are related to regu-

lation conflict, especially about regulation in the field of forestry where geothermal exploration is prohibited in forest areas, especially protected forest. Actually, the geothermal resources only exist in protected forest areas,” said Tulus Abadi.

“Supplying cheap and ecofriendly energy is the obligation of the state. Clean energy is becoming very urgent amid the growing shortage of access to fossil energy.

Once again, the government should provide incentives for parties concerned and the right on clean energy.

All this time, subsidy has been disbursed on fossil energy, especially electricity, fuel and gas. It is ideal if indeed began to be transferred to a clean energy subsidies because clean energy is entitled to get rights for subsidies, instead of fossil fuels,” affirmed Tulus (BTN/014)

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No Plastic is Fantastic H o w can we maint i a n Bali?”, was recently addresse

by General Manager of Hotel H Sovereign Bali, I Made Ramia Adnyana, who said that our spirit and willingness to maintain general sanitation, health and environemnt BTN/kmb on the island is our only capital.

I Made Ramia Adnyana, With eveything in order Bali can continue to be a destination for people from around the world. “If sanitation becomes a problem, this has negative impacts on the number of tourits who visit the island”, he said.

On that account, this nimble man always invites people in Bali to keep the island clean. Despite being busy managing a hotel in Tuban, Kuta, Adnyana is always concerned about the environment. “We have an ongoing program for the conservation of mangroves in Tuban.

Concern for the environment is part of the practices of the conceot of Tri Hita Karana”, he explained.

In addition to caring for the preservation of mangroves, he and his friends have also created a movement called No Plastic is Fantastic that seeks to combat the plastic waste problem by involving bith hotels and students. It is not surprising that they received a reward from the Indonesia record achievement media (MPRI). “We also provide training and education to school students around Tuban about how to keep their environment clean”, he explained.

According to Adnyana, it is important to have a garbage awarness movement in the area of Tuban as it is the gateway into Bali for many visitors. Tourism busniesses he said have an obligation to maintain this gateway. “So, our role and function are vital in maintaining sanitation in this tourism gateway”, he said.

In the near future, Adnyana also plans to gather hoteliers in Tuban together through the Tuban Group to do something positive for the advancement of tourism, so that they can make a greater contribution to tourism in Bali, Badung and Indonesia.

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Use of House Music Forbidden in Ogoh-Ogoh Parade Denpasar reating public order and comfort at the night of pengerupukan, the government of Denpasar bans all the customary youth clubs and communities to play house music. The ban has been delivered and disseminated to all customary youth clubs, communities and community leaders some time ago. This was expressed by acting Head of the Denpasar Culture Agency, Wayan Sujati, when met on Wednesday (Feb. 1) at her office.

Sujati further added that the use of house music is not appropriate with the norms of Balinese culture and vulnerable to bring in disastrous and non-conducive situation as well as can cause friction among residents. As a cultured city, Sujati invited all the people in Denpasar especially customary youth clubs that will participate in ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) parade to maintain public order and security.

She hoped the ogoh-ogoh parade is accompanied with Balinese gamelan orchestra and may use sound system, but plays Balinese gamelan music, so that the procession can run solemnly and orderly.

To that end, the role of hamlet chief, chief

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inistry of Tourism in cooperation with the central executive of the Association of Indonesia Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) and China Committee invited 1,000 Chinese tourists to attend the Wonderful Indonesia Lunar Festival 2017 on Friday (Jan. 27) at the Harris Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta. The event was jazzed up with entertainment, lion dance and pop song as well as dinner.

Chairman of the ASITA, Asnawi Bahar, stated that inviting Chinese tourists to Indonesia is a cheap promotion.

“Their presence at this event will become viral tourism promotion for our tourism later on when they have returned to China. We think this event is very cheap because we can promote in a very simple way,” he said.

His association would also like to convey to the world that diversity in Indonesia is well received so that his management was preparing the night celebration well. Besides, it can also be used as the symbol of bilateral cooperation, between China and Indonesia through cultural performance and cooperation.

ASITA hoped the moment can target 15 million tourist arrivals in 2018. “Indeed, our target next year is 15 million and this year is 12 million. The additional 3 million is not an easy job.

We have to do a lot of promotion and ef-

fective activities like this so that they making a visit are not only interested know about Indonesia,” he explained. in the wonderful view of Bali but also He hoped the people-to-people prothe distinctive customs and culture so motion will be more effective because that they can attract Chinese tourists to so far it has been made by businessIndonesia, especially Bali. to-business (B to B) communication Besides, Bali and China have a longthrough travel agencies and exhibitions standing relationship as stated in the organized by the Ministry of Tourism. history on the marriage of King Jaya “Today, we symbolize the RI through Pangus and Kang Ching Wie bringing in our cultures they can attend,” he said. an acculturation of Balinese and Chinese The event was created to resemble culture. This proves the close and longthe atmosphere of Chinese village so standing friendship. Buddhism in China that their longing for homeland while and Hinduism in Bali have similarity. in Indonesia can be appeased. ConsulIn terms of the motif and carving style, ate General of the People’s Republic of Bali and China also have similarities.

China (PRC) in Denpasar, Hu Yinquan, The cultural heritage denoting a blend of said that his agency will cooperate with China and Bali can be preserve through the Ministry of Tourism to organize the Chinese tourist visit.

(BTN/kmb) promotions in various cities or provinces in China. “ I have already known the target of tourist visit in 2019 is 5 million people.

We will strive to achieve t h e t a rget,” he said.

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h i s beautiful temple is located on a plateau of Kerta village, Petang, Badung. It is approximately 30 km north of Denpasar.

Amazing natural scenery can be seen from the temple courtyard. It will be clearly seen the view of the eastern, southern and western part of Bali Island.

Vehicles passing in Baturiti heading for Singaraja from Denpasar and vice versa are also visible from here.

Pucak Tedung has three courtyards. The first is the highest one or the innermost courtyard (jeroan). This area hosts the main buildings. The second one is middle courtyard (jaba tengah) consisting of bale kulkul (wooden split drum tower) and Panggungan pavilion and the lowest is outermost courtyard (jaba sisi). In the

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meantime, in the northwest of the Pucak Tedung Temple, there is a small temple called Sekartaji Temple with only two buildings, namely the shrine of Batur Sari and Paruman Pancaresi. Existence of this temple is closely associated with Pucak Tedung.

Literally, the Pucak Tedung is derived from two words. In Balinese, pucak means the highest point of plateau, while tedung is a kind of sacred umbrella. So far, the etymology on the name of Pucak Tedung has not been found in any palm-leaf manuscripts or chronicles.

Let’s Make a Visit to Nung Nung Waterfall et bored with the bustling and boisterous atmosphere of the city? For a change, try to make a visit to Nung Nung waterfall. It is situated at Nung Nung village, Petang. The distance is about 45 kilometers north of Denpasar or can be reached by car for about 1.5 hours. To get there, from the city of Denpasar visitors can pass through Jalan Ahmad Yani to the North.

Once arriving at Mambal Market, turn left and from the Bukit Sari Sangeh it is about 20 km to go.

Then, the journey is resumed to Petang and Pelaga until arrive at Nung Nung village.

Nung Nung relying on the natural beauty is situated in North Badung. It offers cool, airy and comfortable atmosphere that can refresh your body and mind. The waterfall like no other can also inspire the authors or the photographers. Water flow from the cliff generating a gurgling sound like the music of nature is clear and calm as if it awakened a love of

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The journey to the location must pass through a valley, so that it needs to be extra careful when stepping down the steep and slippery stairs. However, each stair has been equipped with handrail to provide an opportunity for breathing and a gazebo to break. During the trip the backdrop is very beautiful because on either side of the stairs visitors can see natural and exotic beauty of mountains.

Singing birds seem to give a meaning to every gurgling waterfall. Small animals such as butterflies, dragonflies and others imply that this area is very convenient. It happens because the Nung Nung waterfall has a very different atmosphere compared to other attractions in the area of Petang and Pelaga. Nung Nung waterfall has a unique natural charm. This object is surrounded by flourishing large trees which keep the water on earth.

The atmosphere is quite calm and naturally very nice to relieve fatigue after a flurry.

Water discharge is huge enough.

Ngurah Rai at Petang village, there was division of the territory of customary village and supporting devotees (pangemong) of the Pucak Tedung Temple. They are the Sulangai village, Munduk Damping customary village, Lipah customary village, Sandakan customary village, Angantiga customary village, Batulantang customary village, Kerta customary village and Petang customary village.

Aside from the customary village communities mentioned above, during the temple festival or piodalan at Pucak Tedung many pilgrims from outside Petang subdistrict also come to say prayers to

the temple. Every temple in Bali has piodalan or temple festival organized differently. There are temples whose festival fall once a year (based on Balinese lunar year) or every six months or 210 days (pawukon year). Piodalan at Pucak Tedung is conducted every six months, falling on Saturday Kliwon Krulut or Tumpek Krulut.

On the piodalan, sanctified effigy of the deity is carried in melasti (purificatory rite) procession to Beji Temple. After returning from the Beji Temple, it takes a rest at Sekartaji Temple. Literally, this sojourn or short break is just like tidying up clothes before entering a house.

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many travelers, chiefly the locals.

The object is managed by Nung Nung customary village, but in the implementation it is handled by a third party. The waterfall was introduced as a destination in 2012 through a decree of the Regent of Badung. Therefore, travelers wishing to enter Nung Nung waterfall are obliged to purchase an admission ticket.

Making a visit to Nung Nung is just like a proverb “killing two birds with one stone” because with the visit to this object, you can also travel to

According to the data, it is estimated to be greater than that of Gitgit waterfall.

If the air is clear, above the water, visitors can see a group of animals dance in the air. When being on the location of the waterfall, the water vapor seems to make the body fresher and completely cool. Such romantic scenery is perfect for young travelers and people who are young at heart to relax with partner. The waterfall is still clean, so that it’s good for bathing. Typic a l l y, c h i l dren utilize it for bathing or just playing. But, the water is very cold so that it requires powerful stamina to endure the coldness.

During high seasons, this tourist attraction in BTN/ocha North Badung Nung Nung Waterfall in North Badung offers its charms is visited by to visitors.

tourism villages such as Pangsan being famous for its natural beauty as well as challenging adventure like rafting, trekking and cycling.

It is also very close to the Kiadan tourism village being famous for its coffee production, natural homestay and challenging trekking that are love best by travelers from Korea and Japan. In the vicinity, there are other attractions like the Pelaga Agro Tourism and the Bangkung River Bridge frequently visited by locals and travelers.

Badung Government Tourism Office Address : Pusat Pemerintah Pemkab Badung Mangupraja Mandala Sempidi Ph. (0361) 9009271. W. www.badungkab.go.id

Bamboo Forest his bamboo forest spreads an area of about T across 45 hectares and is used as a water catchment area.

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Mythologically, it is said that in the past there was a leader of Hinduism named Danghyang Nirartha or Bhatara Sakti Wawu Rawuh made a pilgrimage from Pulaki to eastern part of the Island of Bali. Among his journey, he took a rest on the highest point of a plateau (Balinese people usually call it pucak). When he resumed the journey, his umbrella was left behind on the peak. Hence, the plain is called Pucak Tedung and the temple established is called Pucak Tedung.

During the glory of Mengwi kingdom around the seventeenth century whose territory got to the region of North Badung, the supervision or maintenance of Pucak Tedung was submitted to Carangsari Palace. Then, Carangsari Palace handed over the supervision and maintenance to Kerta Palace. In the seventeenth century, Carangsari Palace developed its territory where an offspring named I Gusti Ngurah Rai moved to Petang village and settled there. Since Kerta Palace had no descendant, the supervision and maintenance of Pucak Tedung was then submitted to Petang Palace, denoting a fraction of Carangsari Palace. In the meantime, paraphernalia such as holy bell was still kept in Kerta Palace.

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canopy. When blown by the wind, thousands of the bamboos will rub against each other causing a distinctive sound. In addition, the air here also feels very refreshing.

Everyone who visits the bamboo forest is forbidden to cut down indiscriminately and the cutting is only allowed selectively on specified days. The majority of Balinese people practicing Hinduism considered the bamboo has not been replaced as a means of religious ceremonies. Therefore, every citizen is obliged to obey the rules to preserve the bamboo grove.

Location of the bamboo forest is at Kubu village, Bangli County or approximately 5 km from the town of Bangli. From the Denpasar it is about 50 km and can be reached within an hour drive.

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ehen Temple is a beautiful Hindu temple located in the southern foothills of Bangli Regency, located about 45 kilometers from Denpasar. Inside the temple’s Panyimpenan Temple building there are 3 inscriptions related to the temples history and peurpose. Many people from Bali and abroad come to visit with its magnificent view of the low-lands..

Kehen Temple’s yard is terraced and has megalithic remains that continue to be honored as a symbol of the mountain as a source of fertility. The temple

Bangli Government Tourism Office : Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli Ph. (0366) 91537. W. www.banglikab.go.id

holds two types of celebrations.

One is the temple’s piodalan (anniversary) that is held every 6 months, on Wednesday Keliwon Sinta (Balinese Calendar) The other major ceremony held at this temple is the Ngusaba Ceremony which is held every 5 years.

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Exhibition of Kamon Komatsu at ARMA Museum Comman people do not see trees as interesting object. It is different from Kamon Komatsu, an artist from Japan. He sees trees in Bali growing uniquely and interestingly. In addition to having typical trunk, its snaking posture looks very beautiful. “Being under a tree in Bali is peaceful because of radiating positive aura,” he said.

Denpasar Tourism Office will re-disseminate the Green Hotel program for star and non-star hotels in the region. In addition to dissemination, it will also conduct an assessment against the hotels having been included in the dissemination. This was revealed at the meeting of the Green Hotel 2017 in the Tourism Office at Sewaka Dharma Building, Lumintang, on Tuesday (Jan. 31).

The meeting was chaired by the Division Head of Tourism Resources Development and Tourism Business, Ida Bagus Alit Surya Antara, accompanied by Section Head of Tourist Accommodation Ni Luh Gde Tirtawati and Section Head of Creative Economic Development and Tourism Business Ni Wayan Dandem. In the meantime, the Green Hotel team of Bali Travel News (BTN) attending the meeting consisted of Gde Palgunadi, A.A. Gde Raka Dalem, Ketut Sumadi, Putu Steven Oka Putra and Nyoman Budarsana.

Alit Surya Antara said that a total of 60 hotels will participate in the dissemination of 2017 where they are entirely new participants.

In the meantime, the hotels to be assessed have got dissemination of

green hotel in 2016. “Green hotel has become a program of Denpasar municipality that aims to realize green standard-qualifying hotels,” he said.

Besides, 30 hotels having followed a similar program last year will be also assessed this year. In the meeting was proposed that after the assessment, there should be a reward given to hotels having thoroughly implemented the concept of Green Hotel.

Team members such as Ketut Sumadi and Raka Dalem discussed about the more effective and efficient implementation system. For instance, hotels are divided into three followed by distribution of team that can arrange the assessment schedule in the field. Raka Dalem asserted that hotels having consistently implemented the

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nspired by the uniqueness of trees in Bali, Kamon Kumatsu creates a highly creative work of art. He makes works of art (wood block print) like paintings with the object of big trees in the tourist area of Ubud. His painting style is quite different from paintings in general. Although the object is the same, his works can inspire people that see, chiefly the artists in Bali.

Dozens of the works of art are exhibited at the ARMA Museum, Ubud, on January 7-31, 2017. The exhibition with the theme ‘Spirit of Banyan Tree’ was opened by the Consul General of Japan in Bali. “I am amazed by the trees in Ubud. Other than being unique and beautiful, the aura is also different and has a power that can only be perceived by particular

people,” said Kamon Komatsu, who diligently cares for the exhibition.

Title of his works includes the Masceti Beach, Dreams, Samuantiga I and Samuantiga II, Payangan, Gianyar town, Tumpek Uduh, Warung Tunon, Batanancak, Ngate Durga,

Dragon CRY, House Building, At Sanggingan and The Cross.

Kamon Komatsu admitted that he observed trees in Bali for a long time when first traveled to Bali in 1999. Since then, he visits to the island almost every year. When being in Bali, he stays longer in Ubud. B N (BTN/015)

Attractive Exhibition of STIPAR Triatma Mulya in Banyuwangi ooth of Triatma Jaya Tourism College (STIPAR) with Triatma Mulya Economic Studies (STIE), Mapindo Community Academy and Spa Academy under the management of Triatma Surya Jaya Foundation drew high interest of visitors. They were mostly students of high school and vocational school (SMA / SMK) that will continue their study to higher education.

In the Education Fair of the Public and Private Universities held by the Consultative Teacher of Guidance and Counseling (Public and Private MGBK-SMA-MA) of Banyuwangi, STIPAR provided information about the campus and the flagship programs on offer.

Aside from photos and brochures associated with the education institution to learn and practice, it was also presented the profiles of students as well as ex-

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Meeting for the Green Hotel 2017 program. concept of Green Hotel continually should be given a plus score.

On the contrary, if there is any decline, it is necessary to impose

sanction by revoking the certificate ever achieved. B N (BTN/015)

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total of 15 yoga learners from various countries were inaugurated into the advanced level yoga teacher.

The inauguration took place at Shanti Toya Ashram, Penarungan village, Mengwi, Badung, on Thursday (Jan. 26) coinciding with the Shivaratri celebration.

“After the inauguration ceremony, they may teach yoga teacher for beginner level,” said Pradnya Wati, the founder and owner of the Shanti Toya Ashram.

The inauguration atmosphere was filled with joy, moreover, when spiritual songs were chant-

ed solemnly by spiritual group of Krishna Ashram. All the participants chanted as if they were getting dissolved in it. Though they come from different countries, they look like a family at the ashram. They mutually help in togetherness so there is no distance among them.

Participants began their yoga training with mejaya-jaya ritual.

They had melukat or purificatory rite physically and psychically officiated over by Ida Panditha Mpu Putra Yoga Parama Dhaksa. The ceremony is intended to expedite the process of learning yoga, so

that later on the participants can teach yoga to others. After that, participants attend yoga training for 300 hours or about one month.

Pradnya Wati who is also a yoga teacher at Fivelements and yoga assistant at Gokul Yoga Bali said that the certificate received by the yoga participants has been recognized by the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) Bali and Ida Panditha Mpu Putra Yoga Parama Dhaksa from Geria Agung Batur Sari. “We also introduce yoga via website at www.shantiretreatsbali. org and www.gokulyogabali.com,” she added. B N (BTN/015)

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cellent home and foreign lecturers. It also includes internships or field work in accordance with the standards.

Although it lasted a day on Thursday (Feb. 2), the event could

certainly become a reference for high school and vocational school graduates to know more about the programs of the universities in East Java and Bali. B N (BTN/015)

Special Lunar New Year from Ngurah Rai Airport rtistic action of lion dance really lured foreign travelers. The dance combined with acrobatic movements made the Chinese attraction look more unique. Moreover, it was supported with Chinese ornaments, so the atmosphere was remarkably festive. Vibrant lanterns graced every corner and red

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decorations were in combination with the exotic Balinese culture and a variety of tempting Chinese games.

It is the festive atmosphere of Lunar New Year 2568 at the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Kuta, Badung. A pair of white and yellow lion dance with the accompaniment of percussion was deliberately held to enliven the traditional Lunar New Year at the international arrival terminal area.

This special Lunar New Year presentation had the theme “Lunar Rooster” from Angkasa Pura I. The attraction created an atmosphere inviting service users to join in the celebration. Other than Chinese travelers, the other travelers were also keen to enjoy the presentation. “We want to provide an exciting experience for travelers, especially those from China,” said Heru Nugroho, Commercial Marketing Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I (AP I) Ngurah Rai on Saturday

(Jan. 28).

With the Chinese atmosphere, explained Heru Nugroho, the airport management would like to make travelers happy while being in the airport area. Hopefully, they could linger so that provided benefits for tenants around the passenger terminal. “In the current celebration of Lunar New Year, there are increasing numbers of passenger coming from China at Ngurah Rai Airport,” he explained.

Aside from a variety of performing art activities, on the feast was also presented Balinese dance, live music, oriental acoustic music and Chinese mask performance.

In the meantime, some exciting games such as roller rooster (wheel of fortune game), shoot rooster (throwing ball game) and a rooster shuttlecock (a traditional Chinese game) drew the attention of Chinese travelers.

There were also Chinese girls and god of money that were going around in the terminal area while distributing authentic souvenir freely for passengers who were enthusiastic to enliven the event.

The festive Lunar New Year 2017 at the Ngurah Rai Airport is indeed special. B N (BTN/015)

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elated to the passage stay was formerly so dominant, they of Bali tourism started also target the areas like Nusa Dua, around the 1920s, it is Lovina, Candidasa and many areas. undeniable that many forThen, how about the homestay? eign travelers already played an imAmid the very tight competition, espeportant role in promoting cially about the room rate the tourist attractions in and amenities, homeBali they have visited. stay is trying to survive.

The travelers stayed at Some of their owners people’s simple homes claim to be very difficult (later on better known as to compete. So, the fate homestay). At the same of homestay in Ubud, time, they also interSanur and Kuta come to acted with the locals or heave. They are trying to homeowners. They gave survive in the midst of the fresh ideas and new inordeal, namely competsights on many aspects, ing against luxury hotels especially in the matter that underprice their room of culture at large. rate. Now, they try to surIn Kuta, Sanur and vive with the remaining Gde Palgunadi Ubud, the interaction breath. Can the homestay palgunadigde@yahoo.com was so intense that owners survive? gave birth to borderOne of the ways is less international association. Surely, through government by attempting to this happens because they stayed at protect them with regulations as well as homestay, in one courtyard though hotel association that really have moral in a different room. Actually, this acforce only. Actually, the government commodation was the forerunner, the could minimize the growth of hotels and origins of the contemporary accomrestrict or even forbid the growth hostel modations such as hotel, condotel, having the most potential to shut down apartment, villas and so forth. homestay.

At the origin was the homestay.

Then, will the homestay go bankTravelers stayed with home owners. rupt? Of course, it will not. Even They could have dialogue as well as though amid the difficulties, some mutually exchanged ideas, learned, young entrepreneurs of homestay and understood about their respective in Ubud coalesced into the Ubud background. The existing differences Home Stay Association (UHSA) are did not inhibit but became a very imdetermined to survive. Naturally, it portant point in the interaction. It is is a positive effort that must be supquite interesting to learn one another ported morally and legally by the govon the basis of mutual respect. Conernment. Amid the diverse markets, text of appreciation was surely very there are actually special markets or strong at that time so as to produce travelers with special interest looking a new culture mutually supplementing for real traditional life. This becomes and enriching. the target market of homestay. By Stories about Le Mayeur at Sastaying with the natives, they will nur as well as Rudolf Bonnet, Walter get incredible experience. They will Spies in Ubud and others become an have discussion and explore firsthand examples of international interaction about daily life of Balinese people. producing new powerful patterns of Social life and ritual life are what kinship and becomes the forerunner they are looking for. The market is how the world will become borderless available and may not be underesand live in peace as long as the fountimated. Now, it just needs to beaudation established is in the equality tify the homestay to narrow the gap and mutual respect. with hotels. Of course, the matter of Thus, the existence of homestay or sanitation becomes a major factor. simple inn is one of the elements that However, physical appearance of helped build Bali as the home to the homestay in Ubud, for example, is rapidly growing tourism as it does toactually not inferior to the hotel catday. Currently, modern hotels with very egory. Indeed, homestay has many luxurious amenities appear in numbers added values. We are indeed turning everywhere. Apparently, every corner back the clock to homestay, dreaming of Bali Island is no longer separated of the past glories of homestay. Surefrom the target of investors to build a ly, it must remain to work hard in the variety of tourism facilities, especially future because staying at homestay accommodation. Aside from of Kuta, will offer an unforgettable experience Sanur and Ubud area where the homefor life. B N

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Special Shopping Fiesta at Solo Great Sale 2017 ooking for awesome batiks, art pieces, souvenirs, antiques and other products at bargain price and great discounts? Then head to the royal city of Solo in Central Java Province and get ready for a special shopping fiesta called the Solo Great Sale 2017, from 1st to 28 February 2017. During the full month of February, tourists, shopping enthusiasts, and virtually everyone will be indulged with discount galore in almost all shopping centers and malls, hotels, restaurants, shops, as well as other businesses outlets throughout the city.

Considering that the timing falls together with Chinese New Year and Cap Goh Meh, visitors to Solo should not miss the, Solo Imlek (Chinese New Year) Festival and the Grebeg Sudiro parade, a unique synthesis between Javanese and Chinese traditions, when large mountains of food and fruits are carried around the city then are open for grabs, free for all. Additionally there will be the Jenang Festival; the Solo Anniversary Commemoration celebrations, a Art and Cultural Festival, a Small and Medium Scale Businesses Products Exhibition, a Solo Fashion Parade, a Solo Carnival, and a whole lot more.

The Solo Great Sale 2017 will be participated by no less than 1,500 tenants and is projected to achieve the target of IDR 200 billion worth of transactions. In the last two years, the event has shown a significant growth in transactions. In 2015, it was participated by 571 tenants resulting in IDR 80 billion turnover in transactions, while in 2016 the Solo Great Sale was participated by 1,206 tenants resulting in IDR 150 billion turnover in transactions.

To attract more tourists to the city, the event will also boost many businesses in the city, to include hotels, airlines, train services, restaurants, travel agents, transportation services, retail shops,

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villa Hospitality held a social activity in the form of blood donation on Friday (Feb. 3). This regular CSR program is centered at the office of Avilla Hospitality precisely in the area of Kuta Central Park BW 17 Kuta. Other than the staff and management of the Avilla, the blood donation also involved all units of the Avilla. Thus, it successfully collected more than 30 bags of blood. “Blood donation is a form of our care for others,” said Marcom Manager of Avilla Hospitality, Alfie Pontoh.

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Alfie added that the blood donation has become a regular agenda of the Avilla Hospitality. This event does not only serve as a form of Avilla care to people who need help of blood, but also as a platform to meet fellow members of the existing units, so that it can build intimacy and familiarity. “We hold the blood donation every three months. Therefore, we also involve participants from outside the units of the Avilla, such as from media and business partners,” he said.

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tivity, Avilla Hospitality always involves its units. In the social event entitled “Blood Donation Program,” the units of Avilla Hospitality getting involved are Le Jardin Villas, Berry Amour Villas, Alindra Villa, Kokunut Suites, Bliss Surfer Hotel, Berry Hotel, Loft Legian Hotel, Berry Biz Hotel, Berry Glee Hotel, Cozy Stay, Siesta Legian Hotel, Bale Udang Mang Engking and Taman Air Spa. “In the upcoming May, we will hold another blood donation,” she concluded. B N (BTN/015)

boutiques, distribution stores (distro), shopping centers, traditional markets, industrial centers, beauty clinics, spa, properties, automotive dealers and maintenances, and many other businesses.

Meanwhile at the launch of the Solo Great Sale 2017 at the Soesilo Soedarman Ballroom, at the Sapta Pesona Building (The Ministry of Tourism building), in Jakarta on Monday 16th January 2017, Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, highly appreciated the staging of Solo Great Sale 2017 which is aimed to promote as well as attract tourists to visit Solo. The Minister further commented that participation of 1,500 tenants in the event shows that all stakeholders in Solo are clearly committed to promote tourism to the city.

Famous as a city that is fiercely proud of its ancient Javanese traditions, the royal city of Solo , also known as Surakarta , has longbeen known throughout Indonesia as a strong upholder of Javanese culture. Solo together with the city of Yogyakarta are two main royal centers descending from the old Mataram kingdom on Java that built such phenomenal monuments as the Prambanan temple and more. Many of these traditions and teachings are still upheld by the courts and the people to this very day.

A visit to Solo is a chance to connect with and take in the sights and sounds of the ancient Javanese culture. From the Solonese dance, wayang puppetry through to meticulously hand-drawn batik, Solo remains a city that prides itself on its artistic traditions of elegance and refinement.

Solo can be reached by flights and by rail from Jakarta and Bali.

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Let’s Preserve Our Ancestral Heritages Being a Balinese today is really very pleasing and easy. Why? We are only told to maintain and preserve. In the meantime, a wealth of fascinating physical culture aged hundreds of years poses the masterpiece of the ancestors. Our sublime culture is also the work of our ancestors. Unfortunately, Balinese people are incompetent in the matter of preserving and tend to make it degraded. This is a current phenomenon needing to be observed and re-contemplated.

We must immediately make introspection. his was confirmed by Vice Chairman of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) of Bali, Jupiter G. Lalwani, recently. This matter, added Jupiter who is the owner of Palloma Hotel in Kuta and a lawyer, is a common task. It cannot be relied on entirely to one of the agencies. “For instance, it cannot just be relied on government. The government will not be able to do it without the assistance of other components,” said the man who speaks Balinese

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very fluently.

Currently he sees that Bali tourism such as the hospitality sector is already enough. “Moreover, the room number has been oversupply,” he said. To that end, he hoped the government could be wiser in issuing permits. As an entrepreneur, he quite understood why investors are glancing at South Bali that has already been very well established and complete in terms of facilities and accessibility.

Nevertheless, as the management of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he hoped employers to glance at the opportunity for other investments in North, West and East Bali. The problem is that in terms of economical calculations all the investment are focused on Badung, Denpasar, Gianyar and Tabanan. He admitted that seeing

R E S O R T Melasti Tradition the current condition it remains very far to the pursuit of quality.

“We still orientate in quantity,” he said. After all, he hoped that everything will remain the same as well as be focused on improving quality and continuously refer

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to the path of cultural tourism.

“That is why, let us keep it. Keep and preserve. Let’s preserve the graces of God in the form of very beautiful nature and sublime cultural heritages,” he concluded.

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with tax. “This grant is meant to support the artistic creativity of the youth club in the making of ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) coinciding with the celebration of Pengerupukan before Nyepi Day of 2017,” said the Head of the Badung Culture Agency, I.B. Anom

Basma.

With such assistance, the youth club is expected to create better work of art and exciting to be put into competition. The assessment will be carried out by a panel of judges for each subdistrict corresponding to the numbers having been drawn. Competition of the ogoh-ogoh will be followed by 533 customary youth clubs across Badung. “This team has started to assess for one week before the pengerupukan,” he said.

I.B. Anom Basma explained that assessment criteria include the ogoh-ogoh must be in the shape of Bhuta Kala (evil spirit), integrity of the work, eco-friendly materials, having the height of 3-5 meters as well as without having political, pornographic, racial and religious provocative impacts. The assessment also includes the aesthetics such as expression, beauty, harmony and innovation. “The winners are entitled to receive a prize respectively IDR 20 million (first), IDR 15 million (second) and IDR 10 million (third) before tax,” he explained. BTN (BTN/kmb)

gurah Rai Airport held a blood donation in the domestic arrival area. The social action denoting collaboration with Bali Red Cross (PMI) and Kimia Farma was opened by Co General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport, Putu Puja Supradnyana, on Wednesday (Feb. 1).

It involved the employees of Angkasa Pura Airport, airport community as well as users of airport services.

Putu Puja stated that the blood donation is in commemoration of the Occupational Health and Safety (K3) and in a series of the 53rd anniversary of PT. Angkasa

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Pura I (Persero). “The activity is conducted regularly every year. It is a form of solidarity of the Ngurah Rai Airport to others. Hopefully, this could provide benefits and help others who really need it,” he said.

When the activity was opened, there were 135 applicants. However, there are some people that did not qualify because their blood pressure and hemoglobin did not qualify, so that it finally collected 93 bags of blood. In addition to blood donation, it was also resumed with free medical checkup such as blood sugar, cholesterol and uric acid. BTN (BTN/015)

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tually complement. Moreover, they have showed high enough dedication from the past three years. “This becomes a pilot

project that is usually difficult to materialize,” said President of the Green School who is also Chairperson of the Kulkul Foundation, Tirka Widanti, friendly.

Communication of the company to local people runs very well and shows off mutual understanding. It makes investors not scared and worried about investing due to the issue on ‘village mafia.’ “Existence of open communication has become closer and better. If there are issues, they must be quickly resolved. It is the appreciation of the Green School and gratitude of the management of the Kulkul Foundation,” she said.

Green School having entered the ninth year, explained Tirka

Widanti, has noble intention namely to alleviate poverty, particularly at Sibang Kaja village.

Existence of the Green School can accommodate villagers as workers. Indeed, not everyone can be accommodated, but the people living here can establish their family life. “Honestly, here the workers come from some regions, but the workers from Sibang Kaja are the best. The people become good model for investment,” she said.

Thus, continued Tirka Widanti, do not ever move to the other’s heart because the economy outside is erratic. Maintain the position so that it will not to be taken over by others. “We have about 230 employees including

foreign staff, and about 70 people or 2.3 percent of them are from Sibang Kaja village. Meanwhile, there is totally nine foreign employees but are not permanent as they usually come and go,” she explained.

Other than attended by all employees of Sibang Kaja village, the event was also attended by headman of Sibang Kaja, Ni Nyoman Rai Sudani. On that occasion, the headman expressed her gratitude for accommodating many local people. “Every applicant to Green School is always welcomed, so that it reduces unemployment at our village. The assistance is not only in the form of money, but also material,” she said. BTN (BTN/015)

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Gedong Kertya

Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple

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reatness of God can be seen at Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple located at Padangsambian customary village, West Denpasar. The temple built in August 2016 to January 2017 is actually located very far from the sea. But miraculously, there is marine coral here with springs in the vicinity. Other than being used for pengelukatan or purificatory rite, the springs are also believed to cure various diseases.

On Soma Kliwon Landep, Monday (Jan. 30) was carried out a series of rituals consisting of Pangruak Karang, Macaru Resi Gana, Mendem Dasar, Pamelaspasan and Mendem Padagingan at the Taman Beji Manik Karang.

The ritual was officiated over by Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Keniten from Griya Tainsiat attended by Mayor of Denpasar I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra. Similarly, the ritual was also coupled with panyepuhan and pawintenan ceremony of the temple priests and pasupati or psychical revivification of the Dalem Sidakarya and Manik Bun masks.

Location of the Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple can be said to be hidden because of having to enter the Gang Unta on Jalan Gunung Tangkuban Perahu. The gang or alley which is only wide enough for a motorcycle is located east of Balun hamlet, Padangsambian customary village. At the outermost courtyard sits the representative shrine of Ida Ratu Samar Bagus and Ida Ratu Niang Gobleh. In this area, there are also marine coral (sacred coral) and springs surrounded by precast drain getting to the innermost temple courtyard because the Taman Beji Manik Karang is made at a height of approximately 3.5 meters. When climbing the stairs, pilgrims will encounter the middle temple courtyard accommodating the Penglurah

Agung Tengah shrine, then in the innermost temple courtyard sit the Padmasana shrine, Pengaruman pavilion and Piasan or Pawedan pavilion.

“This temple was built due to the discovery of beji or sacred spring that was first discovered from the river. This is a deposit of ancestors and then we regenerate and build it into a temple,” said chairman of ritual committee, I Made Mangku Warjaya.

According to Warjaya, all holy water of purificatory rite is taken from the spring at the temple. He mentioned there have been around 100 people getting purification rite at the temple. “There were sick people coming here to beg purificatory rite, and thankfully they got recovery due to His blessings.

The temple itself was built on land owned by the family of I Made Candra. Before the temple was built, a variety of problems and disasters continuously afflicted the families that currently become the supporting devotees of the temple.

When making a visit to this location, I finally got a revelation to establish a temple so that he could abide here,” he added.

I Wayan Sudiana who is the younger brother of I Made Candra acknowledged that many problems have plagued his family before the establishment of the temple. The climax happened when his father died in February 2016. Before that, two elder brothers, including I Made Candra, during their childhood long suffered from disease to almost die.

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Mayor of Denpasar is signing an inscription in the inauguration of the Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple.

Then, they were told by a medium there is a spring at temple location, but no one notices.

“Having been cleaned up, my brother recovered. Due to limited funds, we cannot pay attention and establish a shrine. We remain to be hit by disaster until our father died as falling down from picking up flowers,” said the man who is now the temple core priest with I Made Candra at the Taman Beji Manik Karang.

According to Sudiana, at the temple location has actually been made shrines in the form of turus lumbung or temporary shrine with living tree pillars. Having made it, at night his mother got revelation through a dream where she was visited by an old man dressed in white. In essence, his parent is forbidden to make shrines. As evident, two weeks later, the shrines were

opulation of Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) in the West Bali National Park (TNBB) Bull-racing Center has currently reached 81 heads. That number has continued to increase within the past five years. Reintroduction of this protected bird is also carried out in some parts of the region in the TNBB, so that the population spreads out.

Subdivision Head of TNBB Administrative Affairs, Wiryawan, explained on Wednesday (Feb. 1) that since 2012 the population of Bali starling in TNBB has increased. They are in the Bali starling breeding center (UPKPJB) as well as in the wild of the national park.

The number of endemic birds at Tegalbunder breeding center, West Bali, in 2016 reached 197 heads. It shows an increase compared to the beginning of 2012 only reaching 50 heads. Meanwhile, there are 81 heads in the wild of the TNBB region.

From the beginning of 2012, there are only 15 heads.

According to Wiryawan, there are five sites used to release the birds all this time.

They include Labuan Lalang, Tanjung Gelap, Brumbun, Lampu Merah or Segara Rupek and Cekik. Previously, the release was carried out at particular site only.

West Bali National Park area now has a dome sanctuary for the Bali starling. Inside the dome designed like its native habitat will be filled with Bali starling so that it can multiply like in the wild. It is functioned as an education that describes the habitat of Bali starling. “Currently, it remains in the process of selecting individual birds and matchmaking, while the dome will be in operation in February,” he explained.

Indeed, added Wiryawan, other than the results of bird breeding center in the TNBB, there is an obligation for zoo or individual breeders to return to the results to their habitat.

“Until now, there has been no contribution,” said Wiryawan.

Actually, individual breeders or zoos should reimburse their breeding results as much as 10 percent of the second offspring. Bali starling is categorized into wildlife endemic bird species that are rarely found and different from any other types. Its presence is only found in the area of West Bali National Park. This bird is selected to become the faunal icon of Bali Province. BTN

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swept away by floods. “Only a stone like yoni phallus is left,” he added.

Interestingly, added Sudiana, the revelation received by temple priest I Made Warjaya suggested all the supporting devotees (pengempon) to be quiet because the deities at the temple will find the cost of temple construction. Evidently, numerous donors suddenly came from Denpasar, Gianyar, Bangli, Karangasem and Buleleng. One of them is A.A. Ketut Nuraja who becomes the largest donor and is ready to back-up the costs until the temple can be accomplished.

In addition, there is also assistance from Taksu Bali Brotherhood. “So, this temple can be built on independent funds,” he said. BTN

he town of Singaraja is home to two unique archival institutions, both of which are located near Seni Sasana Budaya Temple on Jalan Veteran. Gedong Kertya is the only lontar (palm-leaf manuscript) library in the world and houses a collection of some 4,0000 lontars. These include both original and copies of handwritten texts on such as Balinese literature, myth, medicine, incantations, religious literature and others. There are also palm-leaf manuscripts containing carton-like images known as prasi.

A few meters to the east of Gedong Kertya, stands the Buleleng Museum that was established on March 30, 2002. The Buleleng Museum’s collection includes ancient heritage objects such as sarcophagi, statues, traditional weapons as well as paintings, cloth, gold and silver works as well as other objects related to North Balinese life, such as farming and fishing implements.

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Tegaltamu Grand Palace, Bali Cultural Destination in Gianyar GIANYAR

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o you still remember Batubulan? The village located in the Sukawati subdistrict, Gianyar, is not only famous for its barong performing art as well as the artisans of sculpture and batik cloth. The village still making preparation to become a tourism village is also famous for royal tourist area. It is the Tegal-

tamu Palace which has become the most visited tourist destination. This palace with beautiful heritage is still well preserved.

Tegaltamu Grand Palace is very strategic and close to other destinations, so that it is easily reached.

It is situated at Tegaltamu hamlet, Batubulan, or about 10 minutes from Sukawati, 30 minutes from Ubud and Denpasar, and about 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport by car.

Tegaltamu Grand Palace is one of the palaces remaining a descendant of King of Badung I, Kyai Anglurah Tegeh Kori Putu Agung who ruled at Tegal Badung. When there was a civil war at Tegeh Agung Palace (now Griya Jro Agung Tegal at Tegal hamlet, Badung), Kyai Anglurah Putu Agung Tegeh Kori fled to Gianyar area accompanied by 125 loyal followers. At the new location, he then built a palace named the Tegaltamu Palace.

The name Tegaltamu was used to indicate the identity that they were ‘guests’ (tamu in Balinese) of Tegal hamlet evacuating to Gianyar. The

name depicts the history of the founder namely guests originating from Tegal Badung. Refugees going to Tegaltamu have profession as merchant. “As refugees, they do not have any land to grow crops, so that the only job that could be done was becoming the dealer of arts,” said I Gusti Ngurah Pertu Agung, a descendant of Tegaltamu Palace.

Along with the development of Bali tourism, Tegaltamu Palace has been opened as a culture-based tourist destination since 1998 though it has become a tourist destination since the 1970s. Travelers from various countries come to learn Balinese culture such as dancing, playing gamelan music, preparing oblation and chanting.

“Many foreigners are learning to dance, reading literature and making sculptures,” said this alumnus of the Dance Department at the ISI Denpasar.

Gung Pertu, as he familiarly addressed, said that travelers knew Tegaltamu Palace as the center of the art and culture from several books. Many of them said the books published in the 1920s write about the uniqueness owned by Bali.

They did not only write about local culture inspired by Hinduism, but also the exotic nature of the island.

One of them is about I Gusti Ngurah Tegaltamu as a famous baris (warrior) dancer as well as the monumental barong and masks having been well known across Bali.

Today, Tegaltamu Grand Palace remaining to preserve Balinese culture becomes a destination visited

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Boosted Into Tourism Village

Paksebali Prepares Trekking Path on Hill Areas by foreign travelers. They want to know and learn about Balinese arts.

“We open the Kori Agung dance studio in 1997 as a venue to perform art activities such as dance, vocal, literature, sculpture and gamelan play. We still maintain the style of the mask and barong art of Tegaltamu Palace incorporated in the GOAK Tegaltamu. This studio has been fostering local and international children,” he explained.

To provide a sense of security and comfort for visitors, the Tegaltamu Grand Palace makes tourism packages. They include Tea Time—a tea ceremony while learning to dance and explore instantly about Balinese fashion within two hours and a game of culture—

playing the culture-based activity.

For example, there is a contest of mejejahitan (preparing oblation) and writing of Balinese scripts on palm-leaf and wearing customary clothes and Balinese dance costumes properly.

There is also lunch and dinner package with international menus served in Balinese style.

“Tegaltamu Grand Palace provides tourism services with very strong cultural roots. Travelers can see the Balinese style building. Everything is explained in details by one of the royal figures which always present information about Balinese culture correctly,” added this lecturer at the IHDN Denpasar. BTN

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ven though not becoming a priority of tourism village in Klungkung, in fact, Paksebali is the only village having been ready to bear such a name. In addition to having re-designed the Unda River area, Paksebali now begins to explore agro tourism by creating a trekking path on hills. Due to lack of facilities, Paksebali village, Dawan, must spend enough money to provide adequate facilities.

Headman of Paksebali, I Putu Ariadi, conveyed that he with the village community of Paksebali begins to open trekking path in the hills of local village. The path passes through three hills namely the Mandaean, Tangkib Putih

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and Bukit Mas Hill that showcase natural landscapes of paddy fields and Mount Agung. Besides, visitors will be able to see the view of the ocean along with the Island of Nusa Penida. Trekking that passes the hills also crosses pristine river.

According to Putu Ariadi, to open the trekking path it takes him for weeks considering that the pathway is rarely passed through by the public and covered with shrubs. After opening the trekking path, Paksebali village plans to set up a rest area in the form of gazebo for travelers participating in the trekking.

The presence of trekking at Paksebali hills will strengthen the position of the village into tourism village. Aside from trekking path, his village has arranged the area

of Unda River into water attraction.

With the village fund worth IDR 300 million, the Paksebali village builds a restaurant that will be managed by village-owned enterprise (BUMDes) of Paksebali.

With the existence of the restaurant, he hoped that rafting entrepreneurs can re-use the area as the finish line in the whitewater rafting adventure. In addition, the village has made cooperation with travel agencies to take advantage of the restaurant such as the lunch venue for travelers visiting Klungkung.

Additionally, he hoped the support of the government of Klungkung to BTN/kmb promote the tourist attraction and take advantage of the restaurant as the The path passes through three hills namely the Mandaean, venue of meeting activities held by Tangkib Putih and Bukit Mas Hill that showcase natural the government. BTN (BTN/kmb) landscapes of paddy fields and Mount Agung.

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Let’s Dine at Nebula Restaurant Ubud

las Kedaton tourist attraction is a destination of educational tour.

Here, visitors can get to know about some animals like monkeys, flying fox and various local plants for the benefit of the Hindu community in Bali. “People can learn about the life of monkeys, flying fox and local rare plants,” said Chief of the Management Board, I Wayan Semadi.

Semadi accompanied by Secretary Made Suastika and Supervisor I Ketut Sukayadnya as a new management at the tourist attraction said that visitors can relax in a cool atmosphere of the object as well as learn about animals and plants.

“As new management, we will continue the arrangement of footpath in the jungle, so that it can create a comfortable destination,” he said.

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hen you consider it difficult to find a good restaurant, simply come to Nebula Res-

W taurant in Ubud. Located at The Evitel Resort Ubud, an accommodation in the

vicinity of Monkey Forest, it is about 15 minutes from Ubud Market, about 30 minutes from Denpasar and about 80 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport by car. This restaurant does not only serves good food, but also beautiful natural scenery and comfortable atmosphere.

Nebula Restaurant Ubud features dining atmosphere with local Balinese nuance. Its decoration is made of bamboo. As supporting facilities, it is equipped with Balinese traditional gazebos beautified with traditional Balinese trinkets. Nebula Restaurant has a capacity of 80 seats. It is open daily from 06:00 until 20:00 and providing breakfast, lunch and dinner.

When having breakfast or lunch, visitors can see the view of paddy fields in the west and the beauty of garden in the east of the restaurant. Activities of farmer plowing their paddy fields and other related activities become a unique attraction. Visitors are also prepared some affordable packages, such as lunch and swimming package, lunch for family, and birthday package with a free stay.

The menus on offer really vary. There are snacks like tacos (Mexican chips), fries and sandwiches. Besides, there are also local snacks such as Balinese fried banana, sticky rice porridge, flour-coated boiled bananas, layered cake and fresh cakes. The favorite menu is Balinese food. “We are still finalizing some other traditional menus, so that there are numerous choices for guests,” said General Manager of The Evitel Resort Ubud, A.A. Bagus Bhaskara.

European food is also available, but the special menus are Balinese Modern and Healthy Food. Healthy food is specially offered to yoga lovers. The main ingredient is banana having high content of potassium so that it is enough to eat once a day. “These foods are specifically intended for people who love yoga. Ubud has a lot of yoga venues, so that the menu is always sought after,” he said.

The favorite menus are bowl of heaven consisting of sunset bowl, green bowl, berries bowl, and healthy bowl. Besides, the restaurant also offers a variety of refreshment including chicken tacos and Jakarta chicken noodle. Some ingredients are imported, while the rest is the local ones. “We also offer traditional menus served in coconut shell that are prepared very quickly about five minutes,” he added. B N (BTN/015)

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Visitors having more time will be happy to take advantage of the pathway located in the middle of the forest. Students who are enjoying school holidays also like to explore it. They will be able to relax longer and browse uniqueness of Alas Kedaton. Visitors can also use for trekking in the jungle. In addition, park arrangement will replace dead plants with the new and greener ones.

Alas Kedaton located at Kukuh village, Marga, Tabanan, has an eco-friendly and sustainable forest with a variety of local plant species. In addition, it is a breeding site for the animals such as monkeys, flying fox, snakes, birds and other animal species.

“Alas Kedaton has advantages as a preserver of cultural sites aged hundreds of years with the Dalem Alas Kedaton temple,” he added. B N

o maintain close relationship having lasted all this time between Bali Travel News and Hotel Aston Denpasar, marketing team and public relations of Aston Denpasar made

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a visit to editorial office of Bali Travel News. The visit was led in person by Lilik Amini (Directress of Sales) accompanied by Tenei Wijaya (Sales Manager), Dewi Aliyah (Marcom Manager) and

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in Bali. In each event, the artists of elementary school and junior high school will vie to show off their skills in dancing barong and playing solo drum. The art of barong becomes so familiar and favored by young people in Bali. This indicates that barong is increasingly loved by the artists.

For instance, barong ket dance and solo drum play were held by Denpasar youth club in the Cultural Festival at Lumintang City Park on Friday (Jan. 20). The cultural festival opened by Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, was followed by 32 art troupes from four subdistricts in Denpasar. The implementation was divided in two days, where 16 art troupes made performance on January 20 and 16 others on January 21.

This art event in a series of the 229th anniversary of Denpasar became a very attractive art presentation that was capable of drawing many spectators. They consisted of the artists, art lovers as well as the community. In addition to the contest, the first Cultural Festival was also enlivened by booths of creative economy showcasing endek clothing, Balinese cuisines and trinket handicrafts created

by Denpasar young generation as well as music entertainment.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the cultural festival held by Denpasar youth club must be fully supported because it strengthens culture among younger generation. This cultural festival is strengthening the awareness and preservation among the youth whose vivacity can be seen in this event. In the future, such activities can be improved and continued to strengthen the concept of culture-oriented development in the city of Denpasar. B N (BTN/015)

other staff of Hotel Aston Denpasar.

Such hospitality visit was received by General Manager of Bali Travel News, Gede Palgunadi, and staff. “We’d like to express our gratitude for the hospitality visit and cooperation established so far,” said Palgunadi.

In the meantime, Dewi Aliyah (Marcom Manager of Hotel Aston Denpasar), said that media play an important and strategic role in the tourism industry because tourism industry cannot stand alone. “On that account, the support of Bali Travel News is very significant so far. Hopefully, this relationship between Bali Travel News and Hotel Aston Denpasar will last sustainably,” she concluded.

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This historical event was firstly declared last year by some Hoteliers in Lombok. Askar DG KAMIS initiated to establish this event since 2 years ago via group discussion on his Linkedin where he has more than 8000 Professional connection. This Hotelier’s Day is to give recognition and appreciation for the dedication and

the hard work of the Hoteliers in putting the guest’s satisfaction as their main priority. Having discussed for quite a long time, then Mr. Askar, the Initiator supported by some General Managers in Lombok decided to declare that 19 January is the International Hotelier’s Day that will be celebrated annually.

Mr. Askar, the Initiator said “This day is really meaningful for everyone, this time our theme for this special day is “Indonesian Hotelier’s Dedication to the World”.

This special event is to give an appreciation to all hoteliers for all their great job, hard work and long hours just to ensure our valuable guest satisfaction. Besides that, it is also to inspire our young generation to have their dream job in a hotel. Furthermore, I believe having this celebration will be a right moment for everyone to have a commitment in improving our service to all our clients” B N (BTN/015)

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opping off ceremony of New World Grand Bali Resort project located in the Pecatu area was carried out by PT. Mugie Bali Indah on Thursday (Jan.18). The event was attended

by Djoni Hasjim as President Director, management of PT Mugie Bali Indah, Sophie Soelaiman as Commissioner, Hendra Sutanto as Director of New World Grand Bali Resort and representative of Totalindo as main contractor.

The event was marked by the release of balloons by Djoni Hasjim and the ceremony was carried on the rooftop of the New World Grand Bali Resort offering a panoramic backdrop of the sea.

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“We are committed to providing the best products to investors.

This topping off ceremony is our commitment to investors. It also indicates that PT. Mugie Bali Indah is a trusted developer. The project will become a new icon for Bali tourism especially in Pecatu,” said Djoni Hasjim.

The concept of New World Grand Bali Resort in details is designed to create luxury accommodation and well integrated standardized five-star hotel. This will provide a wonderful and unforgettable experience. The property is designed to use selected and quality products with perfect comfort and provide complete

entertainment and luxury for its guests.

The project spreads across the area of ​​10.8 hectares. Perched in the South Bukit Peninsula, this luxury resort is a major part of the construction of Pecatu Indah Resort. Existing buildings are designed to follow the terracing of land on the altitude of 160 meters above sea level or at the highest point of Pecatu Indah Resort. All the units will be able to enjoy the amazingly beautiful sea view.

New World Grand Bali Resort is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018. This complex has a total of 409 units, comprising of 220 suites, 101 grand suites and 88 luxurious villas. A total of 176 suites will be managed by New World Hotels & Resorts, a part of the Rosewood Hotel Group which has been appointed by PT. Mugie Bali Indah based in Jakarta as the hotel operator.

It is the first project of the New World Hotels & Resorts in Indonesia. This collaboration marks a major milestone in expanding the presence of New World Hotel & Resort in the whole of Asia as well as increases the property networks of World Hotels & Resorts that already exist in mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the Philippines. B N (BTN/014)

Did you know ?

Klakat or Pancak lakat is made of bamboo, woven in such a way in rectangular square with a variety of sizes in accordance with the needs of ceremony. It has rectangular holes with the rules of 5 multiplied by 5, so that it totally has twenty-five holes. The word pancak is derived from the word panca meaning ‘five’ because it has five holes on each side.

And the word panca here has the meaning as a symbol of the strength of Panca Maha Bhuta or five basic elements. Panca Maha Bhuta has the force of acetana or unconsciousness denoting one of the driving forces of the sacrificial objects presented to God where God Himself is the force of cetana or consciousness.

In other words, it speeds up the process of unification between the Creator and His creatures. Pancak is usually used as the base of offerings in a ceremony. B N (BTN)

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DINE OUT

February 10 - 23, 2017

Business and Leisure

Let’s Dine at Nebula Restaurant Ubud

las Kedaton tourist attraction is a destination of educational tour.

Here, visitors can get to know about some animals like monkeys, flying fox and various local plants for the benefit of the Hindu community in Bali. “People can learn about the life of monkeys, flying fox and local rare plants,” said Chief of the Management Board, I Wayan Semadi.

Semadi accompanied by Secretary Made Suastika and Supervisor I Ketut Sukayadnya as a new management at the tourist attraction said that visitors can relax in a cool atmosphere of the object as well as learn about animals and plants.

“As new management, we will continue the arrangement of footpath in the jungle, so that it can create a comfortable destination,” he said.

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hen you consider it difficult to find a good restaurant, simply come to Nebula Res-

W taurant in Ubud. Located at The Evitel Resort Ubud, an accommodation in the

vicinity of Monkey Forest, it is about 15 minutes from Ubud Market, about 30 minutes from Denpasar and about 80 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport by car. This restaurant does not only serves good food, but also beautiful natural scenery and comfortable atmosphere.

Nebula Restaurant Ubud features dining atmosphere with local Balinese nuance. Its decoration is made of bamboo. As supporting facilities, it is equipped with Balinese traditional gazebos beautified with traditional Balinese trinkets. Nebula Restaurant has a capacity of 80 seats. It is open daily from 06:00 until 20:00 and providing breakfast, lunch and dinner.

When having breakfast or lunch, visitors can see the view of paddy fields in the west and the beauty of garden in the east of the restaurant. Activities of farmer plowing their paddy fields and other related activities become a unique attraction. Visitors are also prepared some affordable packages, such as lunch and swimming package, lunch for family, and birthday package with a free stay.

The menus on offer really vary. There are snacks like tacos (Mexican chips), fries and sandwiches. Besides, there are also local snacks such as Balinese fried banana, sticky rice porridge, flour-coated boiled bananas, layered cake and fresh cakes. The favorite menu is Balinese food. “We are still finalizing some other traditional menus, so that there are numerous choices for guests,” said General Manager of The Evitel Resort Ubud, A.A. Bagus Bhaskara.

European food is also available, but the special menus are Balinese Modern and Healthy Food. Healthy food is specially offered to yoga lovers. The main ingredient is banana having high content of potassium so that it is enough to eat once a day. “These foods are specifically intended for people who love yoga. Ubud has a lot of yoga venues, so that the menu is always sought after,” he said.

The favorite menus are bowl of heaven consisting of sunset bowl, green bowl, berries bowl, and healthy bowl. Besides, the restaurant also offers a variety of refreshment including chicken tacos and Jakarta chicken noodle. Some ingredients are imported, while the rest is the local ones. “We also offer traditional menus served in coconut shell that are prepared very quickly about five minutes,” he added. B N (BTN/015)

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Visitors having more time will be happy to take advantage of the pathway located in the middle of the forest. Students who are enjoying school holidays also like to explore it. They will be able to relax longer and browse uniqueness of Alas Kedaton. Visitors can also use for trekking in the jungle. In addition, park arrangement will replace dead plants with the new and greener ones.

Alas Kedaton located at Kukuh village, Marga, Tabanan, has an eco-friendly and sustainable forest with a variety of local plant species. In addition, it is a breeding site for the animals such as monkeys, flying fox, snakes, birds and other animal species.

“Alas Kedaton has advantages as a preserver of cultural sites aged hundreds of years with the Dalem Alas Kedaton temple,” he added. B N

o maintain close relationship having lasted all this time between Bali Travel News and Hotel Aston Denpasar, marketing team and public relations of Aston Denpasar made

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a visit to editorial office of Bali Travel News. The visit was led in person by Lilik Amini (Directress of Sales) accompanied by Tenei Wijaya (Sales Manager), Dewi Aliyah (Marcom Manager) and

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in Bali. In each event, the artists of elementary school and junior high school will vie to show off their skills in dancing barong and playing solo drum. The art of barong becomes so familiar and favored by young people in Bali. This indicates that barong is increasingly loved by the artists.

For instance, barong ket dance and solo drum play were held by Denpasar youth club in the Cultural Festival at Lumintang City Park on Friday (Jan. 20). The cultural festival opened by Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, was followed by 32 art troupes from four subdistricts in Denpasar. The implementation was divided in two days, where 16 art troupes made performance on January 20 and 16 others on January 21.

This art event in a series of the 229th anniversary of Denpasar became a very attractive art presentation that was capable of drawing many spectators. They consisted of the artists, art lovers as well as the community. In addition to the contest, the first Cultural Festival was also enlivened by booths of creative economy showcasing endek clothing, Balinese cuisines and trinket handicrafts created

by Denpasar young generation as well as music entertainment.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the cultural festival held by Denpasar youth club must be fully supported because it strengthens culture among younger generation. This cultural festival is strengthening the awareness and preservation among the youth whose vivacity can be seen in this event. In the future, such activities can be improved and continued to strengthen the concept of culture-oriented development in the city of Denpasar. B N (BTN/015)

other staff of Hotel Aston Denpasar.

Such hospitality visit was received by General Manager of Bali Travel News, Gede Palgunadi, and staff. “We’d like to express our gratitude for the hospitality visit and cooperation established so far,” said Palgunadi.

In the meantime, Dewi Aliyah (Marcom Manager of Hotel Aston Denpasar), said that media play an important and strategic role in the tourism industry because tourism industry cannot stand alone. “On that account, the support of Bali Travel News is very significant so far. Hopefully, this relationship between Bali Travel News and Hotel Aston Denpasar will last sustainably,” she concluded.

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Alas Kedaton Attraction, a Place to Learn Local Plants

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LOOKING BACK

atra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas celebrated the 2nd International Hotelier’s Day, Thursday, 19 January 2017. This event was taking place at the Rinascimento Italian Restaurant attended by Management Members, Media, IHGMA (Indonesian Hotel General Manager Association) Members Bali Chapter, Repeaters and Long Stay Guests of the ho-

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This historical event was firstly declared last year by some Hoteliers in Lombok. Askar DG KAMIS initiated to establish this event since 2 years ago via group discussion on his Linkedin where he has more than 8000 Professional connection. This Hotelier’s Day is to give recognition and appreciation for the dedication and

the hard work of the Hoteliers in putting the guest’s satisfaction as their main priority. Having discussed for quite a long time, then Mr. Askar, the Initiator supported by some General Managers in Lombok decided to declare that 19 January is the International Hotelier’s Day that will be celebrated annually.

Mr. Askar, the Initiator said “This day is really meaningful for everyone, this time our theme for this special day is “Indonesian Hotelier’s Dedication to the World”.

This special event is to give an appreciation to all hoteliers for all their great job, hard work and long hours just to ensure our valuable guest satisfaction. Besides that, it is also to inspire our young generation to have their dream job in a hotel. Furthermore, I believe having this celebration will be a right moment for everyone to have a commitment in improving our service to all our clients” B N (BTN/015)

New World Grand Bali Resort Presents Luxury Property in Pecatu

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opping off ceremony of New World Grand Bali Resort project located in the Pecatu area was carried out by PT. Mugie Bali Indah on Thursday (Jan.18). The event was attended

by Djoni Hasjim as President Director, management of PT Mugie Bali Indah, Sophie Soelaiman as Commissioner, Hendra Sutanto as Director of New World Grand Bali Resort and representative of Totalindo as main contractor.

The event was marked by the release of balloons by Djoni Hasjim and the ceremony was carried on the rooftop of the New World Grand Bali Resort offering a panoramic backdrop of the sea.

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“We are committed to providing the best products to investors.

This topping off ceremony is our commitment to investors. It also indicates that PT. Mugie Bali Indah is a trusted developer. The project will become a new icon for Bali tourism especially in Pecatu,” said Djoni Hasjim.

The concept of New World Grand Bali Resort in details is designed to create luxury accommodation and well integrated standardized five-star hotel. This will provide a wonderful and unforgettable experience. The property is designed to use selected and quality products with perfect comfort and provide complete

entertainment and luxury for its guests.

The project spreads across the area of ​​10.8 hectares. Perched in the South Bukit Peninsula, this luxury resort is a major part of the construction of Pecatu Indah Resort. Existing buildings are designed to follow the terracing of land on the altitude of 160 meters above sea level or at the highest point of Pecatu Indah Resort. All the units will be able to enjoy the amazingly beautiful sea view.

New World Grand Bali Resort is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018. This complex has a total of 409 units, comprising of 220 suites, 101 grand suites and 88 luxurious villas. A total of 176 suites will be managed by New World Hotels & Resorts, a part of the Rosewood Hotel Group which has been appointed by PT. Mugie Bali Indah based in Jakarta as the hotel operator.

It is the first project of the New World Hotels & Resorts in Indonesia. This collaboration marks a major milestone in expanding the presence of New World Hotel & Resort in the whole of Asia as well as increases the property networks of World Hotels & Resorts that already exist in mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the Philippines. B N (BTN/014)

Did you know ?

Klakat or Pancak lakat is made of bamboo, woven in such a way in rectangular square with a variety of sizes in accordance with the needs of ceremony. It has rectangular holes with the rules of 5 multiplied by 5, so that it totally has twenty-five holes. The word pancak is derived from the word panca meaning ‘five’ because it has five holes on each side.

And the word panca here has the meaning as a symbol of the strength of Panca Maha Bhuta or five basic elements. Panca Maha Bhuta has the force of acetana or unconsciousness denoting one of the driving forces of the sacrificial objects presented to God where God Himself is the force of cetana or consciousness.

In other words, it speeds up the process of unification between the Creator and His creatures. Pancak is usually used as the base of offerings in a ceremony. B N (BTN)

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February 10 - 23, 2017

Where to Go...

Gedong Kertya

Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple

DENPASAR

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reatness of God can be seen at Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple located at Padangsambian customary village, West Denpasar. The temple built in August 2016 to January 2017 is actually located very far from the sea. But miraculously, there is marine coral here with springs in the vicinity. Other than being used for pengelukatan or purificatory rite, the springs are also believed to cure various diseases.

On Soma Kliwon Landep, Monday (Jan. 30) was carried out a series of rituals consisting of Pangruak Karang, Macaru Resi Gana, Mendem Dasar, Pamelaspasan and Mendem Padagingan at the Taman Beji Manik Karang.

The ritual was officiated over by Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Keniten from Griya Tainsiat attended by Mayor of Denpasar I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra. Similarly, the ritual was also coupled with panyepuhan and pawintenan ceremony of the temple priests and pasupati or psychical revivification of the Dalem Sidakarya and Manik Bun masks.

Location of the Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple can be said to be hidden because of having to enter the Gang Unta on Jalan Gunung Tangkuban Perahu. The gang or alley which is only wide enough for a motorcycle is located east of Balun hamlet, Padangsambian customary village. At the outermost courtyard sits the representative shrine of Ida Ratu Samar Bagus and Ida Ratu Niang Gobleh. In this area, there are also marine coral (sacred coral) and springs surrounded by precast drain getting to the innermost temple courtyard because the Taman Beji Manik Karang is made at a height of approximately 3.5 meters. When climbing the stairs, pilgrims will encounter the middle temple courtyard accommodating the Penglurah

Agung Tengah shrine, then in the innermost temple courtyard sit the Padmasana shrine, Pengaruman pavilion and Piasan or Pawedan pavilion.

“This temple was built due to the discovery of beji or sacred spring that was first discovered from the river. This is a deposit of ancestors and then we regenerate and build it into a temple,” said chairman of ritual committee, I Made Mangku Warjaya.

According to Warjaya, all holy water of purificatory rite is taken from the spring at the temple. He mentioned there have been around 100 people getting purification rite at the temple. “There were sick people coming here to beg purificatory rite, and thankfully they got recovery due to His blessings.

The temple itself was built on land owned by the family of I Made Candra. Before the temple was built, a variety of problems and disasters continuously afflicted the families that currently become the supporting devotees of the temple.

When making a visit to this location, I finally got a revelation to establish a temple so that he could abide here,” he added.

I Wayan Sudiana who is the younger brother of I Made Candra acknowledged that many problems have plagued his family before the establishment of the temple. The climax happened when his father died in February 2016. Before that, two elder brothers, including I Made Candra, during their childhood long suffered from disease to almost die.

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Where to Go...

Bali Starling Population in TNBB Goes Up

Mayor of Denpasar is signing an inscription in the inauguration of the Taman Beji Manik Karang Temple.

Then, they were told by a medium there is a spring at temple location, but no one notices.

“Having been cleaned up, my brother recovered. Due to limited funds, we cannot pay attention and establish a shrine. We remain to be hit by disaster until our father died as falling down from picking up flowers,” said the man who is now the temple core priest with I Made Candra at the Taman Beji Manik Karang.

According to Sudiana, at the temple location has actually been made shrines in the form of turus lumbung or temporary shrine with living tree pillars. Having made it, at night his mother got revelation through a dream where she was visited by an old man dressed in white. In essence, his parent is forbidden to make shrines. As evident, two weeks later, the shrines were

opulation of Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) in the West Bali National Park (TNBB) Bull-racing Center has currently reached 81 heads. That number has continued to increase within the past five years. Reintroduction of this protected bird is also carried out in some parts of the region in the TNBB, so that the population spreads out.

Subdivision Head of TNBB Administrative Affairs, Wiryawan, explained on Wednesday (Feb. 1) that since 2012 the population of Bali starling in TNBB has increased. They are in the Bali starling breeding center (UPKPJB) as well as in the wild of the national park.

The number of endemic birds at Tegalbunder breeding center, West Bali, in 2016 reached 197 heads. It shows an increase compared to the beginning of 2012 only reaching 50 heads. Meanwhile, there are 81 heads in the wild of the TNBB region.

From the beginning of 2012, there are only 15 heads.

According to Wiryawan, there are five sites used to release the birds all this time.

They include Labuan Lalang, Tanjung Gelap, Brumbun, Lampu Merah or Segara Rupek and Cekik. Previously, the release was carried out at particular site only.

West Bali National Park area now has a dome sanctuary for the Bali starling. Inside the dome designed like its native habitat will be filled with Bali starling so that it can multiply like in the wild. It is functioned as an education that describes the habitat of Bali starling. “Currently, it remains in the process of selecting individual birds and matchmaking, while the dome will be in operation in February,” he explained.

Indeed, added Wiryawan, other than the results of bird breeding center in the TNBB, there is an obligation for zoo or individual breeders to return to the results to their habitat.

“Until now, there has been no contribution,” said Wiryawan.

Actually, individual breeders or zoos should reimburse their breeding results as much as 10 percent of the second offspring. Bali starling is categorized into wildlife endemic bird species that are rarely found and different from any other types. Its presence is only found in the area of West Bali National Park. This bird is selected to become the faunal icon of Bali Province. BTN

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swept away by floods. “Only a stone like yoni phallus is left,” he added.

Interestingly, added Sudiana, the revelation received by temple priest I Made Warjaya suggested all the supporting devotees (pengempon) to be quiet because the deities at the temple will find the cost of temple construction. Evidently, numerous donors suddenly came from Denpasar, Gianyar, Bangli, Karangasem and Buleleng. One of them is A.A. Ketut Nuraja who becomes the largest donor and is ready to back-up the costs until the temple can be accomplished.

In addition, there is also assistance from Taksu Bali Brotherhood. “So, this temple can be built on independent funds,” he said. BTN

he town of Singaraja is home to two unique archival institutions, both of which are located near Seni Sasana Budaya Temple on Jalan Veteran. Gedong Kertya is the only lontar (palm-leaf manuscript) library in the world and houses a collection of some 4,0000 lontars. These include both original and copies of handwritten texts on such as Balinese literature, myth, medicine, incantations, religious literature and others. There are also palm-leaf manuscripts containing carton-like images known as prasi.

A few meters to the east of Gedong Kertya, stands the Buleleng Museum that was established on March 30, 2002. The Buleleng Museum’s collection includes ancient heritage objects such as sarcophagi, statues, traditional weapons as well as paintings, cloth, gold and silver works as well as other objects related to North Balinese life, such as farming and fishing implements.

You should not hesitate to take a trip to Singaraja as these and other wonders await you. BTN

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Denpasar Government Tourism Office : Address; Jl. Surapati No. 7 Denpasar, Ph. (0361) 234569, 223602, 231422 Fax. (0361) 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id

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o you still remember Batubulan? The village located in the Sukawati subdistrict, Gianyar, is not only famous for its barong performing art as well as the artisans of sculpture and batik cloth. The village still making preparation to become a tourism village is also famous for royal tourist area. It is the Tegal-

tamu Palace which has become the most visited tourist destination. This palace with beautiful heritage is still well preserved.

Tegaltamu Grand Palace is very strategic and close to other destinations, so that it is easily reached.

It is situated at Tegaltamu hamlet, Batubulan, or about 10 minutes from Sukawati, 30 minutes from Ubud and Denpasar, and about 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport by car.

Tegaltamu Grand Palace is one of the palaces remaining a descendant of King of Badung I, Kyai Anglurah Tegeh Kori Putu Agung who ruled at Tegal Badung. When there was a civil war at Tegeh Agung Palace (now Griya Jro Agung Tegal at Tegal hamlet, Badung), Kyai Anglurah Putu Agung Tegeh Kori fled to Gianyar area accompanied by 125 loyal followers. At the new location, he then built a palace named the Tegaltamu Palace.

The name Tegaltamu was used to indicate the identity that they were ‘guests’ (tamu in Balinese) of Tegal hamlet evacuating to Gianyar. The

name depicts the history of the founder namely guests originating from Tegal Badung. Refugees going to Tegaltamu have profession as merchant. “As refugees, they do not have any land to grow crops, so that the only job that could be done was becoming the dealer of arts,” said I Gusti Ngurah Pertu Agung, a descendant of Tegaltamu Palace.

Along with the development of Bali tourism, Tegaltamu Palace has been opened as a culture-based tourist destination since 1998 though it has become a tourist destination since the 1970s. Travelers from various countries come to learn Balinese culture such as dancing, playing gamelan music, preparing oblation and chanting.

“Many foreigners are learning to dance, reading literature and making sculptures,” said this alumnus of the Dance Department at the ISI Denpasar.

Gung Pertu, as he familiarly addressed, said that travelers knew Tegaltamu Palace as the center of the art and culture from several books. Many of them said the books published in the 1920s write about the uniqueness owned by Bali.

They did not only write about local culture inspired by Hinduism, but also the exotic nature of the island.

One of them is about I Gusti Ngurah Tegaltamu as a famous baris (warrior) dancer as well as the monumental barong and masks having been well known across Bali.

Today, Tegaltamu Grand Palace remaining to preserve Balinese culture becomes a destination visited

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Paksebali Prepares Trekking Path on Hill Areas by foreign travelers. They want to know and learn about Balinese arts.

“We open the Kori Agung dance studio in 1997 as a venue to perform art activities such as dance, vocal, literature, sculpture and gamelan play. We still maintain the style of the mask and barong art of Tegaltamu Palace incorporated in the GOAK Tegaltamu. This studio has been fostering local and international children,” he explained.

To provide a sense of security and comfort for visitors, the Tegaltamu Grand Palace makes tourism packages. They include Tea Time—a tea ceremony while learning to dance and explore instantly about Balinese fashion within two hours and a game of culture—

playing the culture-based activity.

For example, there is a contest of mejejahitan (preparing oblation) and writing of Balinese scripts on palm-leaf and wearing customary clothes and Balinese dance costumes properly.

There is also lunch and dinner package with international menus served in Balinese style.

“Tegaltamu Grand Palace provides tourism services with very strong cultural roots. Travelers can see the Balinese style building. Everything is explained in details by one of the royal figures which always present information about Balinese culture correctly,” added this lecturer at the IHDN Denpasar. BTN

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ven though not becoming a priority of tourism village in Klungkung, in fact, Paksebali is the only village having been ready to bear such a name. In addition to having re-designed the Unda River area, Paksebali now begins to explore agro tourism by creating a trekking path on hills. Due to lack of facilities, Paksebali village, Dawan, must spend enough money to provide adequate facilities.

Headman of Paksebali, I Putu Ariadi, conveyed that he with the village community of Paksebali begins to open trekking path in the hills of local village. The path passes through three hills namely the Mandaean, Tangkib Putih

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and Bukit Mas Hill that showcase natural landscapes of paddy fields and Mount Agung. Besides, visitors will be able to see the view of the ocean along with the Island of Nusa Penida. Trekking that passes the hills also crosses pristine river.

According to Putu Ariadi, to open the trekking path it takes him for weeks considering that the pathway is rarely passed through by the public and covered with shrubs. After opening the trekking path, Paksebali village plans to set up a rest area in the form of gazebo for travelers participating in the trekking.

The presence of trekking at Paksebali hills will strengthen the position of the village into tourism village. Aside from trekking path, his village has arranged the area

of Unda River into water attraction.

With the village fund worth IDR 300 million, the Paksebali village builds a restaurant that will be managed by village-owned enterprise (BUMDes) of Paksebali.

With the existence of the restaurant, he hoped that rafting entrepreneurs can re-use the area as the finish line in the whitewater rafting adventure. In addition, the village has made cooperation with travel agencies to take advantage of the restaurant such as the lunch venue for travelers visiting Klungkung.

Additionally, he hoped the support of the government of Klungkung to BTN/kmb promote the tourist attraction and take advantage of the restaurant as the The path passes through three hills namely the Mandaean, venue of meeting activities held by Tangkib Putih and Bukit Mas Hill that showcase natural the government. BTN (BTN/kmb) landscapes of paddy fields and Mount Agung.

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Let’s Preserve Our Ancestral Heritages Being a Balinese today is really very pleasing and easy. Why? We are only told to maintain and preserve. In the meantime, a wealth of fascinating physical culture aged hundreds of years poses the masterpiece of the ancestors. Our sublime culture is also the work of our ancestors. Unfortunately, Balinese people are incompetent in the matter of preserving and tend to make it degraded. This is a current phenomenon needing to be observed and re-contemplated.

We must immediately make introspection. his was confirmed by Vice Chairman of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) of Bali, Jupiter G. Lalwani, recently. This matter, added Jupiter who is the owner of Palloma Hotel in Kuta and a lawyer, is a common task. It cannot be relied on entirely to one of the agencies. “For instance, it cannot just be relied on government. The government will not be able to do it without the assistance of other components,” said the man who speaks Balinese

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very fluently.

Currently he sees that Bali tourism such as the hospitality sector is already enough. “Moreover, the room number has been oversupply,” he said. To that end, he hoped the government could be wiser in issuing permits. As an entrepreneur, he quite understood why investors are glancing at South Bali that has already been very well established and complete in terms of facilities and accessibility.

Nevertheless, as the management of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he hoped employers to glance at the opportunity for other investments in North, West and East Bali. The problem is that in terms of economical calculations all the investment are focused on Badung, Denpasar, Gianyar and Tabanan. He admitted that seeing

R E S O R T Melasti Tradition the current condition it remains very far to the pursuit of quality.

“We still orientate in quantity,” he said. After all, he hoped that everything will remain the same as well as be focused on improving quality and continuously refer

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to the path of cultural tourism.

“That is why, let us keep it. Keep and preserve. Let’s preserve the graces of God in the form of very beautiful nature and sublime cultural heritages,” he concluded.

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Ngurah Rai Airport Holds District Govt Disburses IDR 15 Million Blood Donation Competition of Ogoh-ogoh,

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reativity of the youth in making ogoh-ogoh is increasingly vivacious. It happens because the government of Badung will disburse funds to each sekaa taruna (customary youth club) across Badung. The amount of IDR 15 million must be deducted

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with tax. “This grant is meant to support the artistic creativity of the youth club in the making of ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) coinciding with the celebration of Pengerupukan before Nyepi Day of 2017,” said the Head of the Badung Culture Agency, I.B. Anom

Basma.

With such assistance, the youth club is expected to create better work of art and exciting to be put into competition. The assessment will be carried out by a panel of judges for each subdistrict corresponding to the numbers having been drawn. Competition of the ogoh-ogoh will be followed by 533 customary youth clubs across Badung. “This team has started to assess for one week before the pengerupukan,” he said.

I.B. Anom Basma explained that assessment criteria include the ogoh-ogoh must be in the shape of Bhuta Kala (evil spirit), integrity of the work, eco-friendly materials, having the height of 3-5 meters as well as without having political, pornographic, racial and religious provocative impacts. The assessment also includes the aesthetics such as expression, beauty, harmony and innovation. “The winners are entitled to receive a prize respectively IDR 20 million (first), IDR 15 million (second) and IDR 10 million (third) before tax,” he explained. BTN (BTN/kmb)

gurah Rai Airport held a blood donation in the domestic arrival area. The social action denoting collaboration with Bali Red Cross (PMI) and Kimia Farma was opened by Co General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport, Putu Puja Supradnyana, on Wednesday (Feb. 1).

It involved the employees of Angkasa Pura Airport, airport community as well as users of airport services.

Putu Puja stated that the blood donation is in commemoration of the Occupational Health and Safety (K3) and in a series of the 53rd anniversary of PT. Angkasa

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Pura I (Persero). “The activity is conducted regularly every year. It is a form of solidarity of the Ngurah Rai Airport to others. Hopefully, this could provide benefits and help others who really need it,” he said.

When the activity was opened, there were 135 applicants. However, there are some people that did not qualify because their blood pressure and hemoglobin did not qualify, so that it finally collected 93 bags of blood. In addition to blood donation, it was also resumed with free medical checkup such as blood sugar, cholesterol and uric acid. BTN (BTN/015)

Green School - Sibang Kaja Village Becomes Pilot Project

reen School and Sibang Kaja village, Abiansemal, Badung, have a very close relationship as well as mu-

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tually complement. Moreover, they have showed high enough dedication from the past three years. “This becomes a pilot

project that is usually difficult to materialize,” said President of the Green School who is also Chairperson of the Kulkul Foundation, Tirka Widanti, friendly.

Communication of the company to local people runs very well and shows off mutual understanding. It makes investors not scared and worried about investing due to the issue on ‘village mafia.’ “Existence of open communication has become closer and better. If there are issues, they must be quickly resolved. It is the appreciation of the Green School and gratitude of the management of the Kulkul Foundation,” she said.

Green School having entered the ninth year, explained Tirka

Widanti, has noble intention namely to alleviate poverty, particularly at Sibang Kaja village.

Existence of the Green School can accommodate villagers as workers. Indeed, not everyone can be accommodated, but the people living here can establish their family life. “Honestly, here the workers come from some regions, but the workers from Sibang Kaja are the best. The people become good model for investment,” she said.

Thus, continued Tirka Widanti, do not ever move to the other’s heart because the economy outside is erratic. Maintain the position so that it will not to be taken over by others. “We have about 230 employees including

foreign staff, and about 70 people or 2.3 percent of them are from Sibang Kaja village. Meanwhile, there is totally nine foreign employees but are not permanent as they usually come and go,” she explained.

Other than attended by all employees of Sibang Kaja village, the event was also attended by headman of Sibang Kaja, Ni Nyoman Rai Sudani. On that occasion, the headman expressed her gratitude for accommodating many local people. “Every applicant to Green School is always welcomed, so that it reduces unemployment at our village. The assistance is not only in the form of money, but also material,” she said. BTN (BTN/015)

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elated to the passage stay was formerly so dominant, they of Bali tourism started also target the areas like Nusa Dua, around the 1920s, it is Lovina, Candidasa and many areas. undeniable that many forThen, how about the homestay? eign travelers already played an imAmid the very tight competition, espeportant role in promoting cially about the room rate the tourist attractions in and amenities, homeBali they have visited. stay is trying to survive.

The travelers stayed at Some of their owners people’s simple homes claim to be very difficult (later on better known as to compete. So, the fate homestay). At the same of homestay in Ubud, time, they also interSanur and Kuta come to acted with the locals or heave. They are trying to homeowners. They gave survive in the midst of the fresh ideas and new inordeal, namely competsights on many aspects, ing against luxury hotels especially in the matter that underprice their room of culture at large. rate. Now, they try to surIn Kuta, Sanur and vive with the remaining Gde Palgunadi Ubud, the interaction breath. Can the homestay palgunadigde@yahoo.com was so intense that owners survive? gave birth to borderOne of the ways is less international association. Surely, through government by attempting to this happens because they stayed at protect them with regulations as well as homestay, in one courtyard though hotel association that really have moral in a different room. Actually, this acforce only. Actually, the government commodation was the forerunner, the could minimize the growth of hotels and origins of the contemporary accomrestrict or even forbid the growth hostel modations such as hotel, condotel, having the most potential to shut down apartment, villas and so forth. homestay.

At the origin was the homestay.

Then, will the homestay go bankTravelers stayed with home owners. rupt? Of course, it will not. Even They could have dialogue as well as though amid the difficulties, some mutually exchanged ideas, learned, young entrepreneurs of homestay and understood about their respective in Ubud coalesced into the Ubud background. The existing differences Home Stay Association (UHSA) are did not inhibit but became a very imdetermined to survive. Naturally, it portant point in the interaction. It is is a positive effort that must be supquite interesting to learn one another ported morally and legally by the govon the basis of mutual respect. Conernment. Amid the diverse markets, text of appreciation was surely very there are actually special markets or strong at that time so as to produce travelers with special interest looking a new culture mutually supplementing for real traditional life. This becomes and enriching. the target market of homestay. By Stories about Le Mayeur at Sastaying with the natives, they will nur as well as Rudolf Bonnet, Walter get incredible experience. They will Spies in Ubud and others become an have discussion and explore firsthand examples of international interaction about daily life of Balinese people. producing new powerful patterns of Social life and ritual life are what kinship and becomes the forerunner they are looking for. The market is how the world will become borderless available and may not be underesand live in peace as long as the fountimated. Now, it just needs to beaudation established is in the equality tify the homestay to narrow the gap and mutual respect. with hotels. Of course, the matter of Thus, the existence of homestay or sanitation becomes a major factor. simple inn is one of the elements that However, physical appearance of helped build Bali as the home to the homestay in Ubud, for example, is rapidly growing tourism as it does toactually not inferior to the hotel catday. Currently, modern hotels with very egory. Indeed, homestay has many luxurious amenities appear in numbers added values. We are indeed turning everywhere. Apparently, every corner back the clock to homestay, dreaming of Bali Island is no longer separated of the past glories of homestay. Surefrom the target of investors to build a ly, it must remain to work hard in the variety of tourism facilities, especially future because staying at homestay accommodation. Aside from of Kuta, will offer an unforgettable experience Sanur and Ubud area where the homefor life. B N

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Special Shopping Fiesta at Solo Great Sale 2017 ooking for awesome batiks, art pieces, souvenirs, antiques and other products at bargain price and great discounts? Then head to the royal city of Solo in Central Java Province and get ready for a special shopping fiesta called the Solo Great Sale 2017, from 1st to 28 February 2017. During the full month of February, tourists, shopping enthusiasts, and virtually everyone will be indulged with discount galore in almost all shopping centers and malls, hotels, restaurants, shops, as well as other businesses outlets throughout the city.

Considering that the timing falls together with Chinese New Year and Cap Goh Meh, visitors to Solo should not miss the, Solo Imlek (Chinese New Year) Festival and the Grebeg Sudiro parade, a unique synthesis between Javanese and Chinese traditions, when large mountains of food and fruits are carried around the city then are open for grabs, free for all. Additionally there will be the Jenang Festival; the Solo Anniversary Commemoration celebrations, a Art and Cultural Festival, a Small and Medium Scale Businesses Products Exhibition, a Solo Fashion Parade, a Solo Carnival, and a whole lot more.

The Solo Great Sale 2017 will be participated by no less than 1,500 tenants and is projected to achieve the target of IDR 200 billion worth of transactions. In the last two years, the event has shown a significant growth in transactions. In 2015, it was participated by 571 tenants resulting in IDR 80 billion turnover in transactions, while in 2016 the Solo Great Sale was participated by 1,206 tenants resulting in IDR 150 billion turnover in transactions.

To attract more tourists to the city, the event will also boost many businesses in the city, to include hotels, airlines, train services, restaurants, travel agents, transportation services, retail shops,

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villa Hospitality held a social activity in the form of blood donation on Friday (Feb. 3). This regular CSR program is centered at the office of Avilla Hospitality precisely in the area of Kuta Central Park BW 17 Kuta. Other than the staff and management of the Avilla, the blood donation also involved all units of the Avilla. Thus, it successfully collected more than 30 bags of blood. “Blood donation is a form of our care for others,” said Marcom Manager of Avilla Hospitality, Alfie Pontoh.

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Alfie added that the blood donation has become a regular agenda of the Avilla Hospitality. This event does not only serve as a form of Avilla care to people who need help of blood, but also as a platform to meet fellow members of the existing units, so that it can build intimacy and familiarity. “We hold the blood donation every three months. Therefore, we also involve participants from outside the units of the Avilla, such as from media and business partners,” he said.

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tivity, Avilla Hospitality always involves its units. In the social event entitled “Blood Donation Program,” the units of Avilla Hospitality getting involved are Le Jardin Villas, Berry Amour Villas, Alindra Villa, Kokunut Suites, Bliss Surfer Hotel, Berry Hotel, Loft Legian Hotel, Berry Biz Hotel, Berry Glee Hotel, Cozy Stay, Siesta Legian Hotel, Bale Udang Mang Engking and Taman Air Spa. “In the upcoming May, we will hold another blood donation,” she concluded. B N (BTN/015)

boutiques, distribution stores (distro), shopping centers, traditional markets, industrial centers, beauty clinics, spa, properties, automotive dealers and maintenances, and many other businesses.

Meanwhile at the launch of the Solo Great Sale 2017 at the Soesilo Soedarman Ballroom, at the Sapta Pesona Building (The Ministry of Tourism building), in Jakarta on Monday 16th January 2017, Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, highly appreciated the staging of Solo Great Sale 2017 which is aimed to promote as well as attract tourists to visit Solo. The Minister further commented that participation of 1,500 tenants in the event shows that all stakeholders in Solo are clearly committed to promote tourism to the city.

Famous as a city that is fiercely proud of its ancient Javanese traditions, the royal city of Solo , also known as Surakarta , has longbeen known throughout Indonesia as a strong upholder of Javanese culture. Solo together with the city of Yogyakarta are two main royal centers descending from the old Mataram kingdom on Java that built such phenomenal monuments as the Prambanan temple and more. Many of these traditions and teachings are still upheld by the courts and the people to this very day.

A visit to Solo is a chance to connect with and take in the sights and sounds of the ancient Javanese culture. From the Solonese dance, wayang puppetry through to meticulously hand-drawn batik, Solo remains a city that prides itself on its artistic traditions of elegance and refinement.

Solo can be reached by flights and by rail from Jakarta and Bali.

There are also international flights from Singapore direct to Solo. Solo is around 1.5 hours driving east of Yogyakarta. There are plenty of accommodations available, from luxury hotels to homestays. B N (Indonesia.travel)

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Exhibition of Kamon Komatsu at ARMA Museum Comman people do not see trees as interesting object. It is different from Kamon Komatsu, an artist from Japan. He sees trees in Bali growing uniquely and interestingly. In addition to having typical trunk, its snaking posture looks very beautiful. “Being under a tree in Bali is peaceful because of radiating positive aura,” he said.

Denpasar Tourism Office will re-disseminate the Green Hotel program for star and non-star hotels in the region. In addition to dissemination, it will also conduct an assessment against the hotels having been included in the dissemination. This was revealed at the meeting of the Green Hotel 2017 in the Tourism Office at Sewaka Dharma Building, Lumintang, on Tuesday (Jan. 31).

The meeting was chaired by the Division Head of Tourism Resources Development and Tourism Business, Ida Bagus Alit Surya Antara, accompanied by Section Head of Tourist Accommodation Ni Luh Gde Tirtawati and Section Head of Creative Economic Development and Tourism Business Ni Wayan Dandem. In the meantime, the Green Hotel team of Bali Travel News (BTN) attending the meeting consisted of Gde Palgunadi, A.A. Gde Raka Dalem, Ketut Sumadi, Putu Steven Oka Putra and Nyoman Budarsana.

Alit Surya Antara said that a total of 60 hotels will participate in the dissemination of 2017 where they are entirely new participants.

In the meantime, the hotels to be assessed have got dissemination of

green hotel in 2016. “Green hotel has become a program of Denpasar municipality that aims to realize green standard-qualifying hotels,” he said.

Besides, 30 hotels having followed a similar program last year will be also assessed this year. In the meeting was proposed that after the assessment, there should be a reward given to hotels having thoroughly implemented the concept of Green Hotel.

Team members such as Ketut Sumadi and Raka Dalem discussed about the more effective and efficient implementation system. For instance, hotels are divided into three followed by distribution of team that can arrange the assessment schedule in the field. Raka Dalem asserted that hotels having consistently implemented the

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nspired by the uniqueness of trees in Bali, Kamon Kumatsu creates a highly creative work of art. He makes works of art (wood block print) like paintings with the object of big trees in the tourist area of Ubud. His painting style is quite different from paintings in general. Although the object is the same, his works can inspire people that see, chiefly the artists in Bali.

Dozens of the works of art are exhibited at the ARMA Museum, Ubud, on January 7-31, 2017. The exhibition with the theme ‘Spirit of Banyan Tree’ was opened by the Consul General of Japan in Bali. “I am amazed by the trees in Ubud. Other than being unique and beautiful, the aura is also different and has a power that can only be perceived by particular

people,” said Kamon Komatsu, who diligently cares for the exhibition.

Title of his works includes the Masceti Beach, Dreams, Samuantiga I and Samuantiga II, Payangan, Gianyar town, Tumpek Uduh, Warung Tunon, Batanancak, Ngate Durga,

Dragon CRY, House Building, At Sanggingan and The Cross.

Kamon Komatsu admitted that he observed trees in Bali for a long time when first traveled to Bali in 1999. Since then, he visits to the island almost every year. When being in Bali, he stays longer in Ubud. B N (BTN/015)

Attractive Exhibition of STIPAR Triatma Mulya in Banyuwangi ooth of Triatma Jaya Tourism College (STIPAR) with Triatma Mulya Economic Studies (STIE), Mapindo Community Academy and Spa Academy under the management of Triatma Surya Jaya Foundation drew high interest of visitors. They were mostly students of high school and vocational school (SMA / SMK) that will continue their study to higher education.

In the Education Fair of the Public and Private Universities held by the Consultative Teacher of Guidance and Counseling (Public and Private MGBK-SMA-MA) of Banyuwangi, STIPAR provided information about the campus and the flagship programs on offer.

Aside from photos and brochures associated with the education institution to learn and practice, it was also presented the profiles of students as well as ex-

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On the contrary, if there is any decline, it is necessary to impose

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total of 15 yoga learners from various countries were inaugurated into the advanced level yoga teacher.

The inauguration took place at Shanti Toya Ashram, Penarungan village, Mengwi, Badung, on Thursday (Jan. 26) coinciding with the Shivaratri celebration.

“After the inauguration ceremony, they may teach yoga teacher for beginner level,” said Pradnya Wati, the founder and owner of the Shanti Toya Ashram.

The inauguration atmosphere was filled with joy, moreover, when spiritual songs were chant-

ed solemnly by spiritual group of Krishna Ashram. All the participants chanted as if they were getting dissolved in it. Though they come from different countries, they look like a family at the ashram. They mutually help in togetherness so there is no distance among them.

Participants began their yoga training with mejaya-jaya ritual.

They had melukat or purificatory rite physically and psychically officiated over by Ida Panditha Mpu Putra Yoga Parama Dhaksa. The ceremony is intended to expedite the process of learning yoga, so

that later on the participants can teach yoga to others. After that, participants attend yoga training for 300 hours or about one month.

Pradnya Wati who is also a yoga teacher at Fivelements and yoga assistant at Gokul Yoga Bali said that the certificate received by the yoga participants has been recognized by the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) Bali and Ida Panditha Mpu Putra Yoga Parama Dhaksa from Geria Agung Batur Sari. “We also introduce yoga via website at www.shantiretreatsbali. org and www.gokulyogabali.com,” she added. B N (BTN/015)

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cellent home and foreign lecturers. It also includes internships or field work in accordance with the standards.

Although it lasted a day on Thursday (Feb. 2), the event could

certainly become a reference for high school and vocational school graduates to know more about the programs of the universities in East Java and Bali. B N (BTN/015)

Special Lunar New Year from Ngurah Rai Airport rtistic action of lion dance really lured foreign travelers. The dance combined with acrobatic movements made the Chinese attraction look more unique. Moreover, it was supported with Chinese ornaments, so the atmosphere was remarkably festive. Vibrant lanterns graced every corner and red

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decorations were in combination with the exotic Balinese culture and a variety of tempting Chinese games.

It is the festive atmosphere of Lunar New Year 2568 at the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Kuta, Badung. A pair of white and yellow lion dance with the accompaniment of percussion was deliberately held to enliven the traditional Lunar New Year at the international arrival terminal area.

This special Lunar New Year presentation had the theme “Lunar Rooster” from Angkasa Pura I. The attraction created an atmosphere inviting service users to join in the celebration. Other than Chinese travelers, the other travelers were also keen to enjoy the presentation. “We want to provide an exciting experience for travelers, especially those from China,” said Heru Nugroho, Commercial Marketing Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I (AP I) Ngurah Rai on Saturday

(Jan. 28).

With the Chinese atmosphere, explained Heru Nugroho, the airport management would like to make travelers happy while being in the airport area. Hopefully, they could linger so that provided benefits for tenants around the passenger terminal. “In the current celebration of Lunar New Year, there are increasing numbers of passenger coming from China at Ngurah Rai Airport,” he explained.

Aside from a variety of performing art activities, on the feast was also presented Balinese dance, live music, oriental acoustic music and Chinese mask performance.

In the meantime, some exciting games such as roller rooster (wheel of fortune game), shoot rooster (throwing ball game) and a rooster shuttlecock (a traditional Chinese game) drew the attention of Chinese travelers.

There were also Chinese girls and god of money that were going around in the terminal area while distributing authentic souvenir freely for passengers who were enthusiastic to enliven the event.

The festive Lunar New Year 2017 at the Ngurah Rai Airport is indeed special. B N (BTN/015)

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by General Manager of Hotel H Sovereign Bali, I Made Ramia Adnyana, who said that our spirit and willingness to maintain general sanitation, health and environemnt BTN/kmb on the island is our only capital.

I Made Ramia Adnyana, With eveything in order Bali can continue to be a destination for people from around the world. “If sanitation becomes a problem, this has negative impacts on the number of tourits who visit the island”, he said.

On that account, this nimble man always invites people in Bali to keep the island clean. Despite being busy managing a hotel in Tuban, Kuta, Adnyana is always concerned about the environment. “We have an ongoing program for the conservation of mangroves in Tuban.

Concern for the environment is part of the practices of the conceot of Tri Hita Karana”, he explained.

In addition to caring for the preservation of mangroves, he and his friends have also created a movement called No Plastic is Fantastic that seeks to combat the plastic waste problem by involving bith hotels and students. It is not surprising that they received a reward from the Indonesia record achievement media (MPRI). “We also provide training and education to school students around Tuban about how to keep their environment clean”, he explained.

According to Adnyana, it is important to have a garbage awarness movement in the area of Tuban as it is the gateway into Bali for many visitors. Tourism busniesses he said have an obligation to maintain this gateway. “So, our role and function are vital in maintaining sanitation in this tourism gateway”, he said.

In the near future, Adnyana also plans to gather hoteliers in Tuban together through the Tuban Group to do something positive for the advancement of tourism, so that they can make a greater contribution to tourism in Bali, Badung and Indonesia.

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Use of House Music Forbidden in Ogoh-Ogoh Parade Denpasar reating public order and comfort at the night of pengerupukan, the government of Denpasar bans all the customary youth clubs and communities to play house music. The ban has been delivered and disseminated to all customary youth clubs, communities and community leaders some time ago. This was expressed by acting Head of the Denpasar Culture Agency, Wayan Sujati, when met on Wednesday (Feb. 1) at her office.

Sujati further added that the use of house music is not appropriate with the norms of Balinese culture and vulnerable to bring in disastrous and non-conducive situation as well as can cause friction among residents. As a cultured city, Sujati invited all the people in Denpasar especially customary youth clubs that will participate in ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) parade to maintain public order and security.

She hoped the ogoh-ogoh parade is accompanied with Balinese gamelan orchestra and may use sound system, but plays Balinese gamelan music, so that the procession can run solemnly and orderly.

To that end, the role of hamlet chief, chief

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of customary village, pecalang (customary security guard) and headman is expected to participate i n s u p e rvising their people so that the implementation of ogoh-ogoh parade and BTN/kmb pengerupukan night Last year’s ogoh-ogoh performance. can run orderly and smoothly. undesirable things. Here, the role of all When all parties have complied stakeholders from the local customary with the rules and appeal having been village, community leaders, municipal stipulated it can be ascertained to bring police, pecalang, police and the military in peaceful atmosphere in accordance are expected to help bring in comfort in with the meaning of Nyepi feast cela series of welcoming the Nyepi celebraebration. tion. “We hope that all parties carry out Other than in parading ogoh-ogoh, their respective roles to create public orSujati also hoped not to get out of der in celebrating the Nyepi next March,” respective customary village to avoid she said.

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Ministry of Tourism Invites 1,000 Chinese Travelers Through ASITA

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inistry of Tourism in cooperation with the central executive of the Association of Indonesia Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) and China Committee invited 1,000 Chinese tourists to attend the Wonderful Indonesia Lunar Festival 2017 on Friday (Jan. 27) at the Harris Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta. The event was jazzed up with entertainment, lion dance and pop song as well as dinner.

Chairman of the ASITA, Asnawi Bahar, stated that inviting Chinese tourists to Indonesia is a cheap promotion.

“Their presence at this event will become viral tourism promotion for our tourism later on when they have returned to China. We think this event is very cheap because we can promote in a very simple way,” he said.

His association would also like to convey to the world that diversity in Indonesia is well received so that his management was preparing the night celebration well. Besides, it can also be used as the symbol of bilateral cooperation, between China and Indonesia through cultural performance and cooperation.

ASITA hoped the moment can target 15 million tourist arrivals in 2018. “Indeed, our target next year is 15 million and this year is 12 million. The additional 3 million is not an easy job.

We have to do a lot of promotion and ef-

fective activities like this so that they making a visit are not only interested know about Indonesia,” he explained. in the wonderful view of Bali but also He hoped the people-to-people prothe distinctive customs and culture so motion will be more effective because that they can attract Chinese tourists to so far it has been made by businessIndonesia, especially Bali. to-business (B to B) communication Besides, Bali and China have a longthrough travel agencies and exhibitions standing relationship as stated in the organized by the Ministry of Tourism. history on the marriage of King Jaya “Today, we symbolize the RI through Pangus and Kang Ching Wie bringing in our cultures they can attend,” he said. an acculturation of Balinese and Chinese The event was created to resemble culture. This proves the close and longthe atmosphere of Chinese village so standing friendship. Buddhism in China that their longing for homeland while and Hinduism in Bali have similarity. in Indonesia can be appeased. ConsulIn terms of the motif and carving style, ate General of the People’s Republic of Bali and China also have similarities.

China (PRC) in Denpasar, Hu Yinquan, The cultural heritage denoting a blend of said that his agency will cooperate with China and Bali can be preserve through the Ministry of Tourism to organize the Chinese tourist visit.

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We will strive to achieve t h e t a rget,” he said.

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h i s beautiful temple is located on a plateau of Kerta village, Petang, Badung. It is approximately 30 km north of Denpasar.

Amazing natural scenery can be seen from the temple courtyard. It will be clearly seen the view of the eastern, southern and western part of Bali Island.

Vehicles passing in Baturiti heading for Singaraja from Denpasar and vice versa are also visible from here.

Pucak Tedung has three courtyards. The first is the highest one or the innermost courtyard (jeroan). This area hosts the main buildings. The second one is middle courtyard (jaba tengah) consisting of bale kulkul (wooden split drum tower) and Panggungan pavilion and the lowest is outermost courtyard (jaba sisi). In the

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meantime, in the northwest of the Pucak Tedung Temple, there is a small temple called Sekartaji Temple with only two buildings, namely the shrine of Batur Sari and Paruman Pancaresi. Existence of this temple is closely associated with Pucak Tedung.

Literally, the Pucak Tedung is derived from two words. In Balinese, pucak means the highest point of plateau, while tedung is a kind of sacred umbrella. So far, the etymology on the name of Pucak Tedung has not been found in any palm-leaf manuscripts or chronicles.

Let’s Make a Visit to Nung Nung Waterfall et bored with the bustling and boisterous atmosphere of the city? For a change, try to make a visit to Nung Nung waterfall. It is situated at Nung Nung village, Petang. The distance is about 45 kilometers north of Denpasar or can be reached by car for about 1.5 hours. To get there, from the city of Denpasar visitors can pass through Jalan Ahmad Yani to the North.

Once arriving at Mambal Market, turn left and from the Bukit Sari Sangeh it is about 20 km to go.

Then, the journey is resumed to Petang and Pelaga until arrive at Nung Nung village.

Nung Nung relying on the natural beauty is situated in North Badung. It offers cool, airy and comfortable atmosphere that can refresh your body and mind. The waterfall like no other can also inspire the authors or the photographers. Water flow from the cliff generating a gurgling sound like the music of nature is clear and calm as if it awakened a love of

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The journey to the location must pass through a valley, so that it needs to be extra careful when stepping down the steep and slippery stairs. However, each stair has been equipped with handrail to provide an opportunity for breathing and a gazebo to break. During the trip the backdrop is very beautiful because on either side of the stairs visitors can see natural and exotic beauty of mountains.

Singing birds seem to give a meaning to every gurgling waterfall. Small animals such as butterflies, dragonflies and others imply that this area is very convenient. It happens because the Nung Nung waterfall has a very different atmosphere compared to other attractions in the area of Petang and Pelaga. Nung Nung waterfall has a unique natural charm. This object is surrounded by flourishing large trees which keep the water on earth.

The atmosphere is quite calm and naturally very nice to relieve fatigue after a flurry.

Water discharge is huge enough.

Ngurah Rai at Petang village, there was division of the territory of customary village and supporting devotees (pangemong) of the Pucak Tedung Temple. They are the Sulangai village, Munduk Damping customary village, Lipah customary village, Sandakan customary village, Angantiga customary village, Batulantang customary village, Kerta customary village and Petang customary village.

Aside from the customary village communities mentioned above, during the temple festival or piodalan at Pucak Tedung many pilgrims from outside Petang subdistrict also come to say prayers to

the temple. Every temple in Bali has piodalan or temple festival organized differently. There are temples whose festival fall once a year (based on Balinese lunar year) or every six months or 210 days (pawukon year). Piodalan at Pucak Tedung is conducted every six months, falling on Saturday Kliwon Krulut or Tumpek Krulut.

On the piodalan, sanctified effigy of the deity is carried in melasti (purificatory rite) procession to Beji Temple. After returning from the Beji Temple, it takes a rest at Sekartaji Temple. Literally, this sojourn or short break is just like tidying up clothes before entering a house.

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many travelers, chiefly the locals.

The object is managed by Nung Nung customary village, but in the implementation it is handled by a third party. The waterfall was introduced as a destination in 2012 through a decree of the Regent of Badung. Therefore, travelers wishing to enter Nung Nung waterfall are obliged to purchase an admission ticket.

Making a visit to Nung Nung is just like a proverb “killing two birds with one stone” because with the visit to this object, you can also travel to

According to the data, it is estimated to be greater than that of Gitgit waterfall.

If the air is clear, above the water, visitors can see a group of animals dance in the air. When being on the location of the waterfall, the water vapor seems to make the body fresher and completely cool. Such romantic scenery is perfect for young travelers and people who are young at heart to relax with partner. The waterfall is still clean, so that it’s good for bathing. Typic a l l y, c h i l dren utilize it for bathing or just playing. But, the water is very cold so that it requires powerful stamina to endure the coldness.

During high seasons, this tourist attraction in BTN/ocha North Badung Nung Nung Waterfall in North Badung offers its charms is visited by to visitors.

tourism villages such as Pangsan being famous for its natural beauty as well as challenging adventure like rafting, trekking and cycling.

It is also very close to the Kiadan tourism village being famous for its coffee production, natural homestay and challenging trekking that are love best by travelers from Korea and Japan. In the vicinity, there are other attractions like the Pelaga Agro Tourism and the Bangkung River Bridge frequently visited by locals and travelers.

Badung Government Tourism Office Address : Pusat Pemerintah Pemkab Badung Mangupraja Mandala Sempidi Ph. (0361) 9009271. W. www.badungkab.go.id

Bamboo Forest his bamboo forest spreads an area of about T across 45 hectares and is used as a water catchment area.

Here you will see thousands of towering bamboo trees forming a

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Mythologically, it is said that in the past there was a leader of Hinduism named Danghyang Nirartha or Bhatara Sakti Wawu Rawuh made a pilgrimage from Pulaki to eastern part of the Island of Bali. Among his journey, he took a rest on the highest point of a plateau (Balinese people usually call it pucak). When he resumed the journey, his umbrella was left behind on the peak. Hence, the plain is called Pucak Tedung and the temple established is called Pucak Tedung.

During the glory of Mengwi kingdom around the seventeenth century whose territory got to the region of North Badung, the supervision or maintenance of Pucak Tedung was submitted to Carangsari Palace. Then, Carangsari Palace handed over the supervision and maintenance to Kerta Palace. In the seventeenth century, Carangsari Palace developed its territory where an offspring named I Gusti Ngurah Rai moved to Petang village and settled there. Since Kerta Palace had no descendant, the supervision and maintenance of Pucak Tedung was then submitted to Petang Palace, denoting a fraction of Carangsari Palace. In the meantime, paraphernalia such as holy bell was still kept in Kerta Palace.

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canopy. When blown by the wind, thousands of the bamboos will rub against each other causing a distinctive sound. In addition, the air here also feels very refreshing.

Everyone who visits the bamboo forest is forbidden to cut down indiscriminately and the cutting is only allowed selectively on specified days. The majority of Balinese people practicing Hinduism considered the bamboo has not been replaced as a means of religious ceremonies. Therefore, every citizen is obliged to obey the rules to preserve the bamboo grove.

Location of the bamboo forest is at Kubu village, Bangli County or approximately 5 km from the town of Bangli. From the Denpasar it is about 50 km and can be reached within an hour drive.

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ehen Temple is a beautiful Hindu temple located in the southern foothills of Bangli Regency, located about 45 kilometers from Denpasar. Inside the temple’s Panyimpenan Temple building there are 3 inscriptions related to the temples history and peurpose. Many people from Bali and abroad come to visit with its magnificent view of the low-lands..

Kehen Temple’s yard is terraced and has megalithic remains that continue to be honored as a symbol of the mountain as a source of fertility. The temple

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holds two types of celebrations.

One is the temple’s piodalan (anniversary) that is held every 6 months, on Wednesday Keliwon Sinta (Balinese Calendar) The other major ceremony held at this temple is the Ngusaba Ceremony which is held every 5 years.

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Taman Mumbul as Spiritual Tourist Attraction in Badung

ealizing Taman Mumbul as a spiritual tourist destination in Badung is a very smart idea. In addition to keeping the village asset, it can also bring in economic benefits for local community. Just imagine, every day there are always guests coming to make a visit.

Moreover, they also come on auspicious days, like Kliwon, full moon, new moon and Banyupinaruh.

Taman Mumbul is a sacred place sanctified by the Sangeh and surrounding communities. It has a big pond like a lake with clear water. The water sources from 11 major springs and dozens of small springs around the lake. Aside from being functioned as source of clean water for people’s daily life, the lake water is also used to irrigate paddy fields of Subak Sangeh spreading across the area

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of 200 hectares.

Chief of Sangeh customary village, Ida Bagus Dipayana, said that Taman Mumbul can be divided into three areas, namely the innermost, middle and outermost courtyard. The innermost courtyard hosts several temples such as the Ulunsuwi, Taman Beji, Segara Kelebutan, Ratu Gede, Taman Mumbul, Ratu Niang and Bebaturan to worship wong samar (supernatural beings). “All the temples have their own function, but in essence they are functioned to maintain the nature and safety of Sangeh people,” he said.

Ulunsuwi Temple is located in the northern most venerated by members of Subak Sangeh. On particular days, subak members perform a ceremony as an expression of gratitude to God for the graces bestowed. In the southern part sits the Taman Beji Temple with three fountains as destination of melasti (physical and psychical purification) procession. Remaining in the region, there is Segara Kelebutan Temple in the form of three-tiered meru shrine located in the middle of the pond.

In the south of the pond precisely under a banyan tree sits the representative temple of Taman Ayun. This temple was established when making the pond that was never finished. Its levees

were always broken. Seeing this condition, the royal figure of Mengwi was invited to come.

After that, the levees of the lake became very strong, so that it was then made a shrine to worship the deities of Taman Ayun. Meanwhile, the Ratu Gede Temple is used to venerate the guardian in the psychical ream of the pond.

The middle courtyard of the Taman Mumbul Temple is located in the east of the area. This temple is venerated by the Brahmana hamlet. There is also a Pengelukatan Temple marked by eleven fountains. Here, the residents do self-purificatory rite (melukat) physically and psychically accompanied by the presentation of the offerings. Sangeh community believes that Ratu Niang abides at this temple.

Then, the southernmost shrine is bebaturan (menhir) used to worship wong samar (supernatural beings). “Therefore, we always urge visitors to always prioritize ethics as the region the Taman Mumbul area is rich in objects and sacred places,” he said. This arrangement, explained I.B. Dipa, is meant to make the place attractive and comfortable to be visited. The arrangement workmanship started in 2016. Thankfully, it can be operated in late 2016. Arrangement of the area was funded by assistance of Badung government and village treasury. “The assistance of Badung government is worth IDR 4 billion and village treasury approximately amounted to IDR 500 million,” he said.

In the meantime, the outermost courtyard located at southernmost area (after the Pengelukatan

Blahmantung Waterfall ali has a lot of wonderful nature heritages that captivate traveler from around the world for exploring it. Blahmantung Waterfall is one of the beautiful nature heritages that Bali has. It is situated in hidden places surrounded by pure natures includes tropical trees and give the peaceful and serenity ambiance. It is located close to precious farming village of Pujungan with awesome landscapes and really friendly local society, Blahmantung Waterfall is also close to Pupuan in Tabanan regency, west part of Bali Island. We need 2,5 hours drive to reach this waterfall from Ngurah Rai International Airport passing through Bajra Village and exploring the fresh and pure natures. It is one of Bali Places of Interest that you must visit when traveling to this paradise island.

Blahmantung Waterfall is also known

by Pupuan Waterfall. It is situated in the tranquility of Pupuan district and set between high cliffs surrounded by coffee and clove plantations. We will explore the green natures with fertile gardens as well as local residents. Blahmantung Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls by amazingly drop of over 100 meters high and surrounded by beautiful natures make every visitor impressive experience. The 800 meters walk from the parking lot to Blahmantung Waterfall is partially challenging and especially during raining season that you should be aware of slippery rocks. Tiredness will be pays of by the wonderful scenery and fresh atmosphere from the waterfall.

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Temple) will be made into water attraction equipped with a pool of children and adult. Various types of water tourist attractions will be

Once upon a time, she arrived at this location. Due to being fatigue after selling for whole day, she then took a rest. Her water on sale remained. At this location, she saw a lot of plants were drought. Having a pity on them, she watered the plants with her water.

Before long, the water poured then became a fountain.

So far, many people have come and perform purificatory rite at this location. Other than for such ritual purpose, local communities also come to take water for drinking. Water of this shower is very clear. People believe the water at this location no longer needs to be boiled, and can be immediately drunk. When taking a gallon, people will be charged donation as much as IDR 2,000.

For convenience of pilgrims, the operator has provided restrooms and locker room and wantilan hall. Apparently, the parking lot needs to be expanded. As a result, pilgrims should be lined when coming to say prayers on full moon, new moon and kajeng kliwon due to crowded.

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Deputy Foreign Tourism Marketing Development, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana

ourism of Indonesia and Bali in particular face many challenges in 2016 starting from security threats to natural disaster. However behind the challenges, the hard work of the entire tourism components remains to bear sweet fruit. It can be seen from domestic and foreign tourist visit having been on target, even before the yearend of 2016.

“Up to November, according to the data of BPS, we’ve got 10.5 million foreign tourists. For Bali, the story is more exciting where the target of 4.5 million in 2016 was already achieved in November 2016,” said Deputy Foreign Tourism Marketing Development, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana, in an exclusive interview with Indonesia Network, BaliTV and Bali Post in Jakarta, recently.

Pitana added that movement of domestic tourists is more remarkable. This is related to economic growth, ease of accessibility,

low-cost carrier (LCC) as well as the security condition that is getting better. In 2016, the movement of domestic tourist reached 262 million in Indonesia. This achievement makes his ministry increasingly challenged in 2017.

“2017 is a challenging year for us. Nevertheless, we’ve been getting around this with a variety of strategies including the new ones.

The first strategy is utilizing the advances in information technology better known as ‘go digital movement,’” he added.

According to Pitana, go digital means a variety of activities both tourism promotions, marketing as well as the form of sales carried out with the approaches through digital platform. For instance, it can be carried out by making cooperation with various search engines in the world. Then, make collaboration with the platforms having become aggregators gathering those that will be traveling such as sea trips and working with Online Travel Agencies (OTA).

“Well, there are various activities we do. We use the concept of O to O meaning online to off-line and off-line to online. Thus, we will synergize the go-digital with conventional approaches because somehow we cannot retreat from the activities of going digital,” he explained.

Pitana explained this strategy is applied because the world has been in the digital era. Similarly, costumers have been also gone digital. As a marketer, his ministry

must follow consumers because “who wins consumers, wins the game.” Data of the ministry of tourism showed that more than 75 percent of travelers plan their trips through digital media. Thus, going digital is a must.

“Starting from the search where to go has been filled with digital promotions. Then, when planning to select, they will also contact digital travel agencies. Then, when looking for airline ticket, for example, they book digitally, or through online. When arriving at the destination, where to eat in Bali, they will check via online first, and so on,” he explained.

Nevertheless, added Pitana, tourism is an industry that is not only high-tech but also high touch in need of smiling and greeting.

Here, the concept is online goes off-line. The off-line activities undertaken including the participation in overseas travel market like the ITB in Berlin, WTM in London, JATA in Japan, ATM in Arab and so on. His ministry also invites the industry to make direct sales overseas in what the so-called sales mission.

“As information for Bali, for instance, on February 17 we’ll invite or cooperate with the BPPD Badung to perform sales mission to two cities in Australia. Then, in March we work together with the BPPD for sales mission to India. And so on, there are a lot of off-line efforts we do in addition to going digital today,” he concluded.

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YLKI Urges Government to Empower People in Clean Energy Use

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Indonesia is an archipelagic country, like an equatorial emerald.

With the basis of the archipelago, Indonesia is supposed to be very feasible to develop eco-friendly energy, clean energy, whether in small-, medium- or large-scale.

Ironically, until now Indonesia has not seriously developed clean energy as a source of energy to supply its people as consumers of energy,” said Tulus Abadi, Chair-

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created as children playground.

“Hopefully, the water attraction could be realized in 2018,” he hoped.

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Story on a Water-Selling Grandma t is not difficult to reach this location. Tirta Taman Mumbul Temple is situated around one kilometer from Sangeh tourist attraction. From Denpasar, we must turn right before Sangeh having been famous for its monkey forest.

Within less than ten minutes, we will arrive at the destination. This location looks to be halved by the highway. The temple with a small lake is located to the left of the road, while sacred shower for purificatory rite sits on the right way.

There are interesting stories about this location. It is much believed by local community, whether it is true or not, this is the story developing amid the community. It is said, the spring coming out at this place originates from a water jug belonging to a water-selling grandmother. It is not known for sure and untold who the grandmother is and where she comes from. Obviously she is a salesperson of water from one village to another.

By and large, she brings a jug upheld on her head.

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man of the Executive Committee of YLKI (Indonesian Consumer Foundation) in the initial exposure and media briefing discussion on the direction of clean and inclusive energy development policy.

The discussion that took place on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at Meet Space, Artotel Sanur Bali, was attended by civil society networks that are concerned with clean energy, local and national media, with speakers like Wianda Pus-

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ponegoro, Vice President of PT. Pertamina (Persero), Syah Darwin from PT. PLN (Persero) Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and Deepak D G from Biogas Consultant, Karangasem, Bali.

With the exposure of each resource person including “Company’s commitment to the utilization of renewable energy sources that are clean and inclusive” by Wianda Pusponegoro; “The role and challenges of PLN against the use of clean energy in the power sector”

by Syah Darwin; “Understanding on clean and inclusive energy issues and expected support” by Fabby Tumiwa; “Sharing of experience on biogas uses” by Deepak DG as well as “Consumer behavior & responsibility in delivering clean energy” presented by Tulus Abadi.

Of all the material exposures, Tulus Abadi concluded that YLKI and civil society networks are concerned with clean energy and seriously realizes a clean energy policy, both for electricity generation, and or household fuel. For the context of power plant, the government should supply PT PLN with other sources of clean energy, at least with gas. It can be done by developing small plants either based on water, wind, and even

Gianyar Has Another New Tourist Attraction

ianyar district adds another new tourist attraction to its portfolio.

The tourist attraction is paddy field nature located at Subak Sukabayu, Gagah hamlet, Tegallalang. Trekking activity in the paddy field area becomes the main attraction, other than farmers’ activity. This new tourist attraction was opened by regent of Gianyar represented by the Head of Gianyar Investment and Integrated Services, I Ketut Mudana, Monday (Jan. 23).

The nature tourism spreading across the area of ​​92 hectares of paddy fields offers an exotic view.

If visitors want to enjoy the beauty of terraced paddy fields and farmers’ activity cultivating their fields traditionally, visitors can go down the path along 2.7 km. “The idea to make this paddy field into a tourist attraction already emerged a year ago,” said chief of Subak Sukabayu, I Wayan Sudana.

After that, the subak members built infrastructure and supporting facilities such as toilet, concretized walkway passing paddy fields and some other facilities. Eventually this attraction was inaugurated on Monday. This paddy field nature tourism is quite beautiful. View of the paddy field, jogging track, trekking and farmers’ activity make this location appropriate for educational tour. “Visitors will be able to see or learn about Balinese traditional farming attached to local cultural nuances,” he added.

Visitors will be demonstrated with the way how local farmers plant rice, ranging from seedlings, plowing, planting to harvesting crops. “We surely introduce traditional farming and there is no modern touch like the use of hand tractor. Similarly, it is accompanied by religious ceremonies that are always attached to Balinese life,” explained Sudana.

As supporting facility of the nature paddy field tourist attraction, the subak has also built a selfie photo platform. The selfie platform is surrounded by a kind of trellis or referred to as the location of the padlock of love. This location targets young couples who are in love-sick so that they can install a padlock as a symbol of eternal bond of their love. “The idea on​​ the padlock of love indeed imitates similar things introduced overseas such as in Paris and South Korea,” he added.

Head of the Gianyar Investment and Integrated Services, I Ketut Mudana, said that other than serving as innovative tourist attraction, this idea poses a good measure for conservation or environmental preservation.

This measure can also prevent the current waves of land conversion for the sake of economic interests that are irreversible. “Other than becoming famous for its nature tourism, Gagah hamlet will be able to preserve their paddy field areas well,” he said.

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waste. It is urgent to help electric energy supply shortages proved to be long and needs high cost for large plants. In fact, there are many sources of clean energy. Therefore, the government should provide coaching and empowerment for people who have the potential to implement clean energy, including in the scale of financing.”

“The government through PT Pertamina is also urged to realize geothermal energy. Indonesia is the world’s largest supplier of geothermal, reaching 40 percent.

So far, it is only utilized as much as 4 percent. Financial factor and regulation constraints often cause geothermal operators reluctant to invest in geothermal plant. Therefore, the government is necessary to provide a fiscal incentive for them, including subsidies. The other obstacles are related to regu-

lation conflict, especially about regulation in the field of forestry where geothermal exploration is prohibited in forest areas, especially protected forest. Actually, the geothermal resources only exist in protected forest areas,” said Tulus Abadi.

“Supplying cheap and ecofriendly energy is the obligation of the state. Clean energy is becoming very urgent amid the growing shortage of access to fossil energy.

Once again, the government should provide incentives for parties concerned and the right on clean energy.

All this time, subsidy has been disbursed on fossil energy, especially electricity, fuel and gas. It is ideal if indeed began to be transferred to a clean energy subsidies because clean energy is entitled to get rights for subsidies, instead of fossil fuels,” affirmed Tulus (BTN/014)

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Tanah Lot is the Inspiration for Catur Wenara Rukem Balinese fellow artists seemed to be escorted into the nature of contemplation, search and re-discover of the footprints and spirit presented in the paintings of the deceased.

To end the session of their visit, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem and a number of other Balinese artists took time to paint together in the area around Tanah Lot Temple. Obviously, they painted pursuant to their respective characteristics and school. In fact, their action received very enthusiastic attention from the public and travelers who happened to visit the

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here is an interesting activity carried out by four Balinese artists who belong to the members of the Catur Wenara Rukem on the sidelines of the exhibition at one of the art galleries at Mas village, Ubud, recently.Even though they have been able to build their existence in the art domain, the artists consisting of Putu Sutawijaya, Made Sumadiyasa, Pande Ketut Taman and Made Mahendra Mangku are still willing to spare their time to look, observe and learn from the artists of the past.

Through this moment, at least they can get inspiration, energy and new spirit of

the artists who have been proved to work with sincerity so as to be able to put good reputation of Bali in the art domain.“We are obliged to learn a lot from the creative process of Balinese artists in the past. Of course, there are many valuable lessons to be learned from their works,” said Putu Sutawijaya.

One of the objects visited by the Catur Wenara Rukem is the studio of (the late) Wayan Teher located near Tanah Lot, Tabanan. In the studio of Balinese artist whose works are known to exude a very strong religious aura, the four artists of Catur Wenara Rukem with some other

Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant Tanah Lot Now Has Mini Library

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o you still remember Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant? This accommodation and restaurant located in the area of Tanah Lot tourist attraction is now equipped with a super mini library. Visitors that will be eating, waiting for a friend or waiting for check-in or check-out process can take advantage their spare time to read books.

Dozens of book collections are available and can accompany them to get some information.

Owner of Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant, I Gusti Gde Aryadi, said that the books are deliberately prepared for guests, so they never feel lonely at Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant. Aside from books, it also provides tourism-related brochures and tabloid of Bali Travel News carrying information on business and leisure in each edition. “Provision of the reading books is a form of our service,” he said.

The mini library is located at hotel lobby and still at the same area as restaurant much favored by visitors. When Bali Travel News made a visit to Dewi Sinta some time ago, there was a tourist from Switzerland named Carlos who was sitting back and reading a book. He also briefly showed the location of his home country through the globe on the table, whose distance is very far from Indonesia, Bali. “I love Bali,” said Carlos after reading the Bali Travel News tabloid in the library.

While being in Bali, Carlos tried to explore the regions in Bali by motorcycle. When traveling to Tanah Lot, he chose to stay at the Dewi Sinta, so that he can travel longer at Tanah Lot attraction, denoting a mixture of nature and culture of Tabanan district. Well, it becomes the choice because Dewi Sinta Restaurant is located in the center of Tanah Lot tourist attraction.

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Mouth-watering Rambutan Salad Really Tempts

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In addition to visiting the Wayan Teher Studio, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem also visited the Tantri Ceramic Museum at Pejaten, Kediri, Tabanan. Pioneer of this museum is one of the pioneers of the development of ceramic industry at Pejaten village so the name of this village is now well known to foreign countries as one of the quality ceramic products. As done at Tanah Lot, the artists of Catur Wenara Rukem also made a joint action of painting in the museum. However, this time they painted on ceramic medium.

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The artists of Catur Wenara Rukem showed their respective work after painting together in the area of Tanah Lot Temple, Tabanan.

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ave you ever tasted rambutan salad?

Having tried, you will definitely get addicted because this kind of salad is relatively new. However, it has been already familiar among young people. Other than tasting chewy and sweet, rambutan salad is also very easy to make. Youngsters that like to hang out are fond of making it.

Moreover, on Hindu feast, young people must have tried this salad.

No one can make sure, when this rambutan salad first appeared and who made it. This rambutan salad became famous when it appears in social media. Youngsters take advantage of technology to tease their friends. They prepare very neatly and attractively, so that many people are tempted to taste it. Well, it is just like a magnet, people have vied to make it though never tasted it before.

Rambutan salad does have a different taste.

Other than being chewy, the flesh also tastes

sweet. Moreover, the water of its salad tastes very sweet.

Certainly, it is naturally sweet. Lime sliced into circular pieces makes this salad distinctive, apart from looking beautiful. If wishing to get spicy flavor, you just need to add chili to taste. The ingredients are rambutan and lime, while the seasonings include (white) sugar, salt and chili.

Indeed it tastes delicious, but do not eat this salad too much, because it can result in fever and cough.

In this case, people are encouraged to control themselves so that do not be complacent in the enjoyment. How to prepare it? First of all, exfoliate the skin of rambutan and then put into the basin. After that, add some salt, chili and white sugar and stir until blended (can be finely grounded). Add a lemon having been squeezed, so that it will be watery. Flesh of the rambutan and spices are then mixed together and stir to get well blended.

Furthermore, thinly slice the lime ​​and put on the flesh of rambutan. Now, it is ready to be served!

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Crispy and Delicious Duck Cuisines For duck delicacy, he will exulinary art is now enrich- and Industry (KADIN) Bali.

Crispy Duck first appeared pand the business to Kintamani. ing the options of Bali C tourist attractions. New last year in Renon area and it has “Hopefully, this could be realized

restaurants, food outlets and the like are now appearing in numbers. Apart from at the centers of tourism, they also come to reach housing, office complexes and others. Various menus are offered. Almost all of them are tempting. One of the menus is duck delicacy. Well, the duck menus are now being favored. Apparently it is getting more familiar in the local community, domestic and even foreign travelers.

No wonder, many restaurants offering duck delicacy emerge.

One of them is the Crispy Duck.

It is undoubtedly crispy and delicious. The owner of Crispy Duck, Putu Arnawa, said that he opened the business after observing the trend where people like duck dishes. “So, I pursue this business,” said Putu who is also Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce

opened a branch in the area of​​ Sunset Road. As an entrepreneur in tourism field, his business instinct continues to grow. Now, his culinary outlet also increases. He also has the outlet at Bali Mall Galleria shopping district as well as the Ngurah Rai Airport.

Jakarta also becomes the target of its expansion.

“In the future, I am also going to open a branch in the capital city,” he said. In Bali, Putu who has hobby in golf also builds a similar business in the area of ​​Nusa Dua. “However, the restaurant specializes in Italian cuisines,” he added.

soon. This duck cuisine restaurant will have a very nice view, namely the lake and Mount Batur,” he concluded.

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Lv8 Resort Hotel offers a superb choice of accommodations with suites that are spacious, warm and modern with an emphasis on comfort.

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The 124 hotel suites consist of 39 Studio Suites, 28 One Bedroom Suites, 26 Two Bedroom Suites, 24 Two Bedroom Family Suites, 5 Two Bedroom Penthouses, 2 Three Bedroom Penthouses, that all have spacious living areas, ocean views or garden views, tastefully designed living rooms and bedrooms with large bathrooms and rain showers reflecting the latest in technology. This is the ideal getaway for singles, couples, honeymooners and families looking for an unforgettable experience.

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40 Countries Participates in Peace Run in Denpasar

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Lv8 Resort Hotel will be honored and able to add happy moments by offering an enchanted venue for a special day. Set on a beachfront facing the Indian Ocean, Lv8 Resort Hotel is a perfect place to exchange vows; the poolside can be set as the main wedding stage with the fabulous backdrop of a Bali sunset. And “Vue” Beach Club will be able to accommodate and cater to those wishes.

“Vue” is the perfect venues for weddings and other events in Bali. A sizzling blend of design,

international Dj’s, exotic cocktails and dazzling entertainment, Vue Beach Club provides guests with an around-the-clock experience from a relaxing day to romantic sunsets through to an enchanting nightly celebration.

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orld’s peace relay which is known as Peace Run is centered in the city of Denpasar. A total of 40 countries

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took part in the “Peace Run 2017.”

Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra with the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy

Oneness-Home Peace Run Salil Wilson opened the international event at the office lobby of the Mayor of Denpasar on Thursday

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(Feb. 2). It becomes the opportunity for Denpasar to promote the potential of ​​ Denpasar Heritage City Tour.

The participants looked happy to carry the flag of each participating country such as from the USA, Australia and France. On that occasion, the Executive Director of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, Salil Wilson, also handed over the torch and The Torch-Bearer Award to Mayor Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra as one of the pioneers of the peace preservation.

Salil Wilson said the world relay while bringing a torch symbolizes the aspirations of the entire human race to a more peaceful world. Since it was first held in 1987, the Peace Run has grown into the basis of the largest and longest efforts of mankind for peace. “Until now, the torch has been stopped in more than 150 countries and this time it is held in Denpasar coupled with the 30th celebration of the Peace Run,” he

said.

The torch has been accepted by spiritual leaders such as Pope Francis and Mother Teresa, the Head of State as President B.J. Habibie, President Mikhail Gorbachev and President Nelson Mandela, Olympic athletes such as Carl Lewis and the winner of Nobel Laureates such as Desmond Tutu. “Today, we are very happy to hand over the peace award to Denpasar Mayor I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra,” he said.

Salil Wilson admitted that divine nature will get absorbed when taking a walk around the city of Denpasar so that one becomes a different person. Nature of Bali itself will accelerate the progress of mind. “This place is heaven on earth. Beauty and sweetness we see in their eyes and are felt in their heart elevate us to a higher realm.

We will bring this experience in our heart because we will continue to run with the torch of peace around the world,” said Salil Wilson. B N (BTN/015)

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Batu Panes Temple

A Sanctum Where Farmers Plead Prosperity

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Tabanan Regency retains some unique temple heritages. One of them is the Batu Panes Temple located at Mengesta customary village, Penebel. The temple situated amidst the rice field has some uniqueness compared to other temples. The most bizarre is the entrance to the temple located in the southwest.

Reputedly, it is a symbol of prosperity and believed to have a capability of treating various diseases.

nother unique nature is the temple has no compound walls, including the split gates as the main entrance. Even, temple is actually surrounded by a small lake that never dries up all the year round. The lake is overgrown by thousands of beautiful lotuses appearing naturally.

It is unknown for sure about the origin of the temple. Based on folklore, the temple has something to do with the Batukaru Temple and the Kingdom of Tabanan. It is functioned as the source of prosperity by farmers. On that account, the venerators of the Batu Panes Temple are all farmers.

The Batu Panes Temple is believed as sanctum used to venerate Lord Shiva with his manifestation as Brahma. Therefore, it results in the heat. No wonder, a hot spring is found near the temple and sanctified by local people up to these days. The temple is also made a place to ask for the source of life and cure various diseases. Originally, the temple was a lingam of Lord Shiva inscribed with ancient scripts. Then, it was made a shrine in 1970. At that time, the lingam of Shiva was once read. However, no one could translate them.

The temple is equipped with a number of shrines including the Penyacah Temple, Pengungangan Puseh Batuaya Temple with ancient yoni, Batur Sari

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Temple in the east, Dalem Kahyangan in the south and Taman Beji with hot spring in the southwest.

Especially in the innermost courtyard lie a number of shrines such as representative shrine of Batukaru Temple, Kerinan, main shrine (Ratu Wayan), Sedahan Temple, representative of Pucak Petali and Ratu Nyoman in the form of Padmasana.

Pujawali or anniversary of the Batu Panes Temple falls on Buda (Wednesday) Kliwon Wuku Gumbreg. Uniquely, when it falls on dark moon or full moon, the procession should be filled with pedudusan alit and melasti (purificatory

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Batu Panes Temple is situated at Belulang customary village, Mengesta, Penebel, Tabanan.

rite for ritual paraphernalia and effigy) to whitewater of Babahan. This ritual usually falls every 10 times of anniversary.

As the temple belonging to subak members (farmers), they routinely present the offering and once a year they present annual oblation or chips. In 2007, a discrepancy occurred where the supporting devotees agreed to hold a customary meeting for changing the position of the entrance into the temple from the southwest to the center. When organizing a meeting in the wantilan hall of the temple, all the customary villagers were in trance and prohibited to move the entrance of the temple.

Based on the research on the Ganesh effigy in the Puseh Belulang Temple, the Batu Panes was estimated to originate from 1400 BC. It is based on the materials of the effigy and temple buildings of Puseh Belulang that do not apply multi-tiered meru shrine as commonly found in Bali. “It is only an estimate because there has not been a concrete study,” he said. Other than sanctum, location of the Batu Panes Temple has also become a water attraction. Visitors usually enjoy the hot spring believed to have the efficacy to cure some illnesses. Similarly, location around the temple is also quite beautiful along with the overlay of rice terraces. B N (BTN/kmb)

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“Melukat Procession at Tirta Taman Mumbul Temple Sangeh”

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