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Hundreds of Roasted Suckling Pigs Offered in Usaba Dalem he annual usaba dalem is always welcomed happily by the people of Timbrah customary village, Pertima, Karangasem. Implementation of the ritual at this ancient village is far different from the usaba dalem at other villages in Bali as seen on Sunday (Feb. 26). In the event, people offered hundreds of oblations equipped with roasted suckling pigs at the local dalem temple.

The hereditary tradition becomes unique scenery that can only be seen once a year at the dalem temple of Timbrah customary village. Local people welcomed the tradition moment with joy on day before the usaba. Almost every corner of the field at the village looks busy with activities of preparing the roasted suckling pig. Besides, smoke is billowing in every corner of the village, house and highway.

Many people prepare their roasted suckling pig the day before because on the usaba day the four hamlets at local village are also busy with devotional works or ngayah pursuant to the task of every hamlet.

A community leader, Nengah Supartha, said that the roasted suckling pig is the primary means of offering of each family in the usaba dalem. There are a total of 840 families at the village. It means there are some 840 roasted suckling pigs. It does not include the residents having married to outside the village and the residents of other villages that will also offer roasted suckling pig. It is then offered to the deity abiding at dalem temple. Thus, the dalem temple located about 500 meters from the village center is filled with hundreds of roasted suckling pigs. “The enthusiasm of our society is quite high. Both local residents and those living in diaspora will definitely come home.

Moreover, there are residents presenting more than one roasted suckling pig,” said Supartha.

He asserted that the offerings with roasted suckling pig are an expression of gratitude of residents to God after obtaining sufficient sustenance having worked hard for a year.

The offering of roasted suckling pig is also an expression of Timbrah society for the prosperity after getting abundant crops where the majority of the people are farmers. “Indirectly, this tradition also makes our society encouraged to work diligently. By that way, they can offer roasted suckling pig together in the next usaba,” said the former chief of Timbrah customary village.

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The tradition of offering roasted suckling pig at this ancient village is also loaded with philosophy of togetherness. Families that do not offer roasted suckling pig for some reasons (nyebel) or due to economic difficulties will get gift of the post-offering. Supartha asserted that it also represents emotional bond among families having been maintained through generations at the village. “Those preparing no roasted suckling pig are visible from the front of their house compound having no mesahagan. This information will quickly spread by word of mouth. So, sometimes they can even have more post-offering roasted suckling pig than the residents that offer due to receive many gifts,” he said.

The adequately high harmony among the family heads at Timbrah customary village is very well preserved until now. On the other hand, the people who receive the gifts due to economic reasons will then be motivated to work hard because they sometimes feel embarrassed. However, according to Supartha, it is positive to motivate people to work and to be responsible for their family. As a result, in the following year they can offer roasted suckling pig with other residents at dalem temple and no longer receive such gift.

This year, the implementation of usaba dalem looks more orderly. This happens because the apparatus of Timbrah customary village has appealed to residents not to drive a motorcycle or a car when saying prayers to dalem temple. As a result, all the residents go to dalem temple on foot. As planned, this will be applied every usaba dalem to avoid crowdedness while at dalem temple or when returning home and carrying the offerings with the roasted suckling pig. B N (BTN/kmb)

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March 10 - 23, 2017

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BHA Aerobic Competition 2017

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ali Hotel Association (BHA), Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali in cooperation with Bali Travel News (BTN), a member of Bali Post Media Group, organized an Aerobic Competition at the Wantilan BaliTV, Denpasar.

The aerobic competition with the theme “Together as One” was opened by Chairman of PHRI Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati or familiarly addressed as Cok Ace, on Thursday (Feb. 23).

This annual sport activity involved at least 50 participants.

They are hotel employees in Bali as well as staff and employees of the PHRI Bali. In this competition, the participants are divided into three classes, namely the general manager, women and men. Before the competition started, the event was enlivened by the appearance of Poco-Poco Gymnastics dance by the students of the SMKN 3 Sukawati vocational school composed by I Kadek Sumariasa.

Cok Ace said that the regular activity is not solely for exercising but also serving a platform to know each other even to establish fraternity. “Hopefully, more and more participants will be coming.

This activity is not only for sport.

More importantly, it is meant to establish relationship among the hotel employees who are in the same boat. Thanks for the support.

I hope that it can be better in the future,” he hoped.

Directress of BHA Sport and Culture, Laetitia Delvart, said the

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Aerobic Competition has now been entering the third year. This type of exercise is held to give women the opportunity to appear in the sports activities held by the BHA. “In the past, the sport activities only consisted of badminton, indoor soccer, table tennis and others. Unfortunately, it only gave the opportunity to men to participate. So, now we try to make aerobic activity, so that women get the chance to participate,” she said.

It is true that every time the aerobic activity is held, women participant always increases. Similarly, the hotels getting involved are also growing. This year, it is followed

by Harris Hotel Kuta Beach, The Royal Santrian, Hard Rock, Harris River View, Bali Mandira, Alila Uluwatu, Sun Island, Intercon, Patra Jasa, Holiday Inn Benoa, Alila Ubud, Bali Tropic and PHRI Bali.

Laetitia Delvart from Harris River View, Ary Setiawan (Bali Mandira) and Merry (Harris Kuta Beach) respectively came out as the first winner in the category of General Manager (GM), as well as the men’s and women’s employee.

Second winners for GM category are Virginie Sandstrom (Harris Kuta Beach) and Ida Bagus Purwa Sidemen (PHRI Bali). After that, the second winners for hotel employee category are Nanda (Bali Tropic) and Dewa (Bali Tropic). In the meantime, the second winners for employee category are Ira Ikasari Agustin (Intercontinental) and Wayan Pujiastuti (Patra Jasa). B N (BTN/015)

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Tanah Lot Must Be Further Beautified T

anah Lot area should be better arranged to make it more beautiful.

Everything having been arranged nicely should be even made into better one. This was emphasized by Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, in the ceremony of revenue-sharing over the management of Tanah Lot tourist attraction on Thursday (Mar. 2) at Wantilan Hall of Pakendungan Temple, Beraban, Tanah Lot, Kediri.

In the same occasion, Regent Eka expressed her appreciation to the performance and dedication of all the operations management of the Tanah Lot and the employees.

Due to the support of the entire community of Beraban and Kediri subdistrict, the Tanah Lot has developed rapidly and become a source of income in the tourism sector to build the Tabanan region.

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Oxtail Soup at Fame Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta

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ach property either restaurant or hotel certainly has one or two foods or drinks becoming the leading menus. These are also owned by the hotel located on Jalan Sunset Road, namely Fame Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta – Bali, making Oxtail Soup and burger as the menus appropriately referred to as The Queen and The King.

It is named so because the taste of this oxtail delicacy is very rich in spices completed

According to her, it should be made proud of, where other regions probably do not have such a heritage like the Tanah Lot. In terms of tourist arrivals, minister of tourism targeted eight million travelers will come to Bali. “Of the target, four million will be from Tabanan,” she said.

This shows that Tabanan still has a magnet drawing the interest of travelers and must be thanked. “Without target, we have actually surpassed the target. As religious people, we should be grateful to have something that is not owned by other regions,” added Regent Eka. The regent who had just received a Harmony Award also added that the beauty of Tanah Lot has become attraction to travelers so as to keep coming.

“I also often ask people who come to Tanah Lot. How many times do you visit

with Balinese savory spicy seasoning that will certainly pamper the tongue in every taste. Uniquely, Fame-ous People will find the Queen Oxtail Soup served in yellow color served with green condiment as the complement.

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ukit Sari Sangeh attraction is virtually never quite from pre-wedding shoots. This cultural activity in combination with technology is always held every day. On Sunday (Mar. 5), for instance, the pre-wedding shoots were made for 10 couples. “Tomorrow and the next day, there are reservations of photographers to make photo shoots,” said Operations Manager of Sangeh Attraction, I Made Sumohon.

A total of ten couples will bring along their own photographers and makeup artists. They choose the location in accordance with the direction of their photographer.

Though all locations can be used as a pre-wedding photo background, the photographers usually choose four places having become favorites.

Like making a movie, they also come with director of photography that will direct their poses.

Photographers or directors of photography commonly have prepared the scene in particular composition adjusted to its location. Photographers often wait for the right time to get a silhouette or sunlight penetrating through the trees. “Silhouette view is the most sought after by photographers. There are also photographers taking advantage of large wood and dried leaves under the forest,” said Sumohon.

Sumohon said there are also a prewedding photo shoot on the following day.

Auspicious day according to Hinduism for Balinese wedding ceremony makes Sangeh crowded with pre-wedding photo shoots. Moreover, Chinese travelers also make Sangeh as regular venue for their photo session.

According to him, there are four places becoming favorites namely the front entrance gates to the woods is commonly used as the background. The gates are unique and old where behind it sits a temple and green forests. Secondly, front side of Bukit Sari Temple is also chosen as having cool atmosphere with temple background accompanied with lush and beautiful forests.

The forest located in the left side of the temple is also good for photo shooting.

Other than filled with large trees, the location also looks like a circle and having no small plants. There are only dried leaves of nutmeg tree. “It is said that this area was a graveyard of monkeys. Nevertheless, we never see any monkey’s corpse here,” he explained.

Another interesting location is under the banyan tree in the west forest. There grow two large banyan trees exuding positive aura. “In general, the photographers are very satisfied with the existing locations. The pre-wedding photo shoot is usually charged at IDR 200,000 for sanitation levies,” he concluded.

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Tanah Lot? They reply to have come for six times. This means that travelers do not get bored to come here even though having made a visit for many times,” she said proudly.

In a series of this event, the management submitted revenue sharing for the operations of Tanah Lot to the government of Tabanan, Tanah Lot Temple, related temples in the area of Tanah Lot attraction and the 23 customary villages across Kediri subdistrict.

Regent Eka hoped this assistance will be helpful and useful especially for the preservation of customs, culture as well as the environmental protection with the concept of balance. “Hopefully, Tanah Lot could be better in the future. Now, it has been beautifully arranged and the arrangement will continue.

Thus, we have to arrange the area orderly because this also belongs to a sacred area, so that it should be carried out properly in accordance with the norms and regulations,” she added.

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Ancient Wayang Wong at Kubu Village

arangasem culture office is trying to encourage residents of Kubu customary village to maintain the regeneration of this art in order to remain sustainable. Head of the Karangasem Culture Agency, Putu Arnawa, said the reconstruction process was carried out and ran quite well last year.

As a result, the potential of sacred (wali) dance that was made very sacred by local communities can now be reconstructed with the involvement of ISI Denpasar. To

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preserve it well, the regeneration process must be going on pretty well. Moreover, the potential of this sacred art was almost extinct due to the difficulty of carrying out the regeneration of the dancers.

“To ensure this regeneration process goes well, we have emphasized on customary villages to aggressively disseminate the program to children,” asked Arnawa.

Customary village, said Arnawa, currently has committed to providing coaching by degrees. Local government will also continue to monitor the coaching after pains-

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takingly reconstructing the sacred dance. Arnawa added that the other potential arts having got its fame in the past, but almost extinct because of the same problem, will be rediscovered. Currently, a team has been making data collection in the field, so that it can be preserved, either as the potential art, tourist attraction or complement of sacred ritual at villages.

Reconstruction process had been carried out by involving around six dancers and gamelan music instructors. It started by checking various masks and

Regent of Tabanan Achieves ‘Harmony Award’ s an appreciation of the ministry of religious affairs to the quality strengthening of interfaith harmony in Tabanan, it presented Harmony Award to the Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti. It was given directly amid the opening of the National Working Meeting of the Ministry of Religious Affairs 2017 held at Hotel Mercure Ancol on Sunday (Feb. 26).

The meeting was attended by all echelons I and II of the ministry of religious affairs, leadership of religious university all over Indonesia, leadership of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, the head of the regional religious affairs throughout Indonesia and several other heads of the regions. Minister for Religious Affairs, Lukman Hakim Saifuddin, said that the award was given to the regional leader because she has been considered to have contributed outstanding and best services to religious harmony.

“Other than in the achievement of the ministry of religious affairs last year, it also includes the development and implementation of the mission of the ministry of religious affairs in maintaining religious life,” said Lukman.

Harmony Award is an appreciation and recognition of the ministry of religious affairs for the contributions and initiation of various parties considered to have been successful in maintaining and facilitating the activities of religious communities. The assessment is carried out by the research and development agency of the ministry of religious affairs with reference to various aspects, including the aspects of budgetary support and policy support by the local government.

Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, after receiving the award said that she was very thankful if assessed to have been successful in maintaining religious harmony in Tabanan. “I am here to represent all the people of Tabanan and very grateful for this award. This means that we managed to provide a positive aura for religious harmony, where harmony is the key to achieve success in development,” said Regent Eka. Regent Eka has strong confidence that the presence of harmony, mutual love, peace and mutual support will help achieve together the vision and mission of the program heading for a better life.

“In Tabanan, we always maintain harmony by staying in touch, maintaining peace and discussing all the problems. With the communication and good relationship, we will find together the solution to every problem. So, there are no problems that enlarge and finally disrupt the harmony,” continued Eka. With the award, she admitted to be proud of the people of Tabanan because they really understand about the purpose and meaning of the harmony itself.

“We may not distinguish ourselves just due to practicing different religion. Conversely, the differences should be seen as a beautiful thing. Do not just see the difference, but see also the similarities because if only emphasizes on differences, there will never be harmony,” she said.

“Today, I see that religion is often used as a means and politicized. I’ve never received such a thing in Tabanan because we should keep the religion like what we do to culture. Do not let the difference make us apart,” he said.

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other accessories. Conditions of the masks and other equipment are very alarming. Since the wayang wong has no longer been performed, a number of masks are found unkempt and almost destroyed. Luckily, during the reconstruction process, these historical objects can still be repaired and saved.

At that time, the culture and tourism agency along with the ISI Denpasar began by discovering back the storyline and puppet characters commonly used as the basis of the wayang wong storyline there. Ultimately, it obtained some storylines such as the “Kumbakarna Seized” or the “Death of Kumbakarna.” Based on the storylines, the ISI Denpasar drafted the storyline, adjusted the characters and created the dance movement. It is a part of our duty, both as discovery, preservation and development.

Local people are very excited to welcome the reconstruction process of the wayang wong. Since long time ago, people have wanted the regeneration that could revive and resume the artistic heritage of the sacred dance tradition to support a variety of sacred rituals at local village. “At that time, our officers must be willing to wait for them till evening. Local people could only perform the exercise at night because they are busy at work from morning till evening,” he said.

In the past, wayang wong dance was often performed as a sacred dance to support various rituals at Ban village such as at Puseh Temple or other temples at local village.

Regeneration is hard to do because most of local younger generations work in diaspora or outside the village. Especially in Karangasem, a number of villages in other subdistricts are still working to preserve the wayang wong. They include Wates village in Selat subdistrict, Selumbung village (Manggis) as well as Pempatan village (Rendang). Their masks and other equipment are still stored and well maintained. Moreover, the wayang wong in Selat subdistrict has often represented Karangasem to the Bali Arts Festival.

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March 10 - 23, 2017

Badung Gets Award from Ministry of Commerce

nother achievement is obtained by the kris-like district. Badung district is re-appointed to host a national event. This time, the ministry of commerce chose Badung as the center for the inauguration of the regional measure compliance (DTU) and market measure compliance (PTU) 2016 and the launch of the DTU and PTU 2017 by the Minister of Commerce, Enggartiasto Lukita.

In the activity carried out in Kertha Gosana Room, Badung civic center on Friday (Feb. 24), the Minister Enggartiasto Lukita awarded Badung as the regional measure compliance 2016 with four other regions in Indonesia, namely Yogyakarta City (Yogyakarta Special Region), Bantul, Serang district and Banjarmasin.

The award was received by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa.

The minister also launched the prospective of 6 DTUs and 150

PTUs 2017 and inaugurated the establishment of 256 traditional markets. The event was attended by the Directorate General for Consumer Protection and Commercial Codes (PKTN), Syahrul Mamma, Director General of Metrology of PKTN, Hari Prawoko and Chief of BP3, Ministry of Commerce, Kasan.

Deputy Regent Suiasa conveyed that it is truly an honor for Badung for being trusted to host the opening of the regional measure compliance and market measure compliance 2016 as well as the launch of the regional measure compliance and market measure compliance 2017.

As is known, the Law No. 23/2014 on regional government mandates that the authority on metrological matters becomes the authority of the district and municipal government. It is a strategic move to accelerate the improvement of measure compliance, so

Deputy Regent of Badung, Suiasa, received an award of Regional Measure Compliance 2016 from the Minister of Commerce. Enggartiasto Lukita at Kertha Gosana, Badung Civic Center on Friday (Feb. 24).

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Formation of the market measure compliance and regional measure compliance becomes an effort to improve the image of traditional market that is now unable to compete against modern market. In addition to the lack of understanding on market management and the users or owners of measuring instruments, weigh and its equipment (UTTP), the importance of using it is good and correct to avoid cheating in commercial transactions because it will trigger the loss of local economic growth.

Enggartiasto Lukita said that the more regions having measure compliances and the more markets having measure compliances means that we’re actually trying to improve the consumer protection with the guarantee of precise measurement result in trade transactions. According to him, the formation of measure compliance is mainly intended to create a fair and prosperous society.

He explained that formation of regional measure compliance and market measure compliance can be realized due to the coordination, synchronization, harmonization and cooperation of Directorate General of PKTN and provincial and district / municipal government. On the occasion, the Minister of Commerce Enggartiasto Lukita also donated 5,000 scales to micro merchants and 50 units of re-scale to be placed in traditional markets in five districts / municipality having been determined as regional measure compliance 2016.

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Traffic Arrangement in Kuta Must Complete This March

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raffic issues are complicated in the context of tourism in Bali, especially Badung. Related to this issue, Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, asked the technical team of the Badung administration to collaborate with a team of Kuta customary village to discuss about the traffic engineering in Kuta. He targeted the traffic arrangement in Kuta area should have been resolved this March.

The final traffic concept is a fusion of concept of the transportation agency with the team and the proposals of customary village having been outlined to him in the meeting room of Kuta subdistrict office on Sunday (Feb. 26).

The meeting was attended by Chief of Denpasar Police Traffic Affairs, Heri Supriawan, and Chief of Kuta Police, Wayan Sumara.

“We will combine the concept of customary village and the concept of our technical team in the Badung district administration. After that, we will make communication and coordination with police authority regarding the traffic engineering later,” said the Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, accompanied by two legislators of the Badung House of Representatives from the Kuta constituency namely Gusti Anom Gumanti and Ni Luh Gede Sri Mediastuti.

He added that finalization of the concept was entrusted to the headman and subdistrict head of Kuta as a facilitator. Unmitigatedly, Giri Prasta even directly ordered the Acting Head of the Badung Transportation Agency, Wayan Weda Dharmaja, to make it a priority in

the handling. “At the very least, within next two weeks it should have been final. If necessary, Mr. Weda is no need to come to the office at the Badung civic center.

Please be in charge of here (Kuta subdistrict head office—Ed) for a while,” he concluded.

On the occasion, Giri Prasta was very confident that the concept will be able resolve the congestion problem often occurred in​​ Kuta area because the concept is a summary of the aspirations of Kuta residents that will be continuously finalized through the efforts of coordination and synergy with various parties.

The regent also delivered a number of programs related to the launch of traffic smoothness in​​ Kuta area. It includes the widening plan at Temacun intersection, the road section construction over Tukad Dead and creation of parking spaces in ​​Kuta area. Hopefully, Kuta will not face the same experience as Pattaya that begins to be abandoned by travelers due to severe traffic congestion.

Chief of Kuta customary village, Wayan Swarsa, accompanied by the Chief of the community empowerment agency (LPM) Kuta, Gusti Agung Made Agung, who was also present, explained the concept of traffic arrangement made along with a team of Kuta customary village.

In essence, the concept does not contain too many changes in traffic direction. The arrangement tends to reduce the number of crossing at intersection. So far, this is the phenomenon considered very influential to the smoothness of traffic in​​ Kuta area.

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Enjoy the Balinese Sacred New Year at Aston Denpasar yepi, is Balinese sacred New Year that is commemorated every Saka New Year according to the Balinese calendar. The mainly activity during the day of silence for Hindu in Bali are fasting and meditation.

“During the activity, not recommended for anyone to conduct any activities outside the home, even schools, offices, commerce, transportation, airports, and ports will be closed during the event, and it is controlled by pecalang (Bali security man).

Therefore, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center unveiled Nyepi Package for 3 days 2 nights valid from 27 to 29 March 2017 for those who will visit Bali on the day or the citizen who do not celebrate the Nyepi.” Said Lilik Amini Director of Sales Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center explained.

“This package includes breakfast for 2 people, 1 time lunch and dinner on March 28, 2017. There are some activities that can be enjoyed by in-house guests such as a movie marathon for children and kids corner such as coloring activity, cooking class, balloon art, and kids playground from 08:00 am - 08:00 pm.

Aston Theater also available for those who would like to spend their time by enjoying the box office with a wide selection of movies from 08:00 am - 08:00 pm. Movie channel also provided for 24 hours for those who prefer to enjoy the movie from the guest rooms.”. Said Dewi Aliyah MarComm Manager Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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“Nyepi is known as the day of peace and believed to be the day of purification, thus, it makes no activities outside the house and because of its uniqueness, it makes the tourists keen to enjoy the atmosphere. Therefore, we offer the Nyepi Package, which is always good demand by our loyal guests, and from year to year always filled above 80%.” Lilik Amini added.

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I.G.A.N Darma Suyasa: o you know why Bali Island becomes unique destination? It happens because the people have a noble personality. Prioritizing the nature of mutual cooperation and kinship, the community on this Island of the Gods is able to maintain the tradition of its ancestors. “Bali becomes special because the people are friendly, honest and having inborn culture,” said Virginie Sandstrom, General Manager of Harris Resort Kuta Beach amid BTN/bud the Aerobic Competition 2017.

Unfortunately, added Virginie, only a few Balinese people that have ambition to be a leader or to occupy an important position at workplace.

Balinese people having occupied top management at the hotel can be counted on fingers. “I always encourage them (the Balinese of her men) to be a manager. However, many of them do not want to be a manager because they are busy at their home village,” she explained.

She always promotes her employees, so as to provide a better life for their family. Besides, the Balinese people can also manage a hotel and get high salary. “I usually encourage by providing them with training and learning continuously. Currently, I’ve managed to drive about seven people to become general manager (GM),” she said.

Then, how long have you been a GM? This woman who loves to stay in Bali claimed to have been 16 years as a GM or since she came to Bali in 2001. At first, she was the GM at the Mercure Kuta Beach, Alam Kulkul and Grand Istana Rama. From 2008 she has worked with Harris Kuta Beach. “The key is diligent in exercising to make the body stay in good shape, mind peaceful and comfortable as well as the sleep healthy,” she added.

As a key in serving guests, people must stay healthy by exercising.

Healthy people will definitely serve guests more patiently, calmly, positively and the body becomes more balanced. “I relieve stress after working by doing exercise. I have to be always healthy so that I can do my hobby in the field of tourism. I love tourism since childhood, so that it must be kept up to feel tired,” she added.

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Competition Getting Fiercer and Crazier ompetition of room rates is worsened lately. To get guests, hotel managements do not hesitate to cut their rates to the lowest point. “Although the tourist arrival does not increase, it’s claimed to have met the target, but the accommodation growth is also high.

This needs a special strategy to get guests,” said Corporate General Manager of Avilla Hospitality, IGAN Darma Suyasa. Despite the high demand, the supply is much higher and then what happens is like the current condition in Bali.

Darma Suyasa said the uncontrolled growth of accommodation happens due to the emergence of unfair competition. “Inevitably, we must improve the quality to make it competitive. Our property is different and targeted for different market,” he said.

In terms of corporation perspective, explained Darma Suyasa, the management of the property in 2016 is challenging. Crazy room rate competition allows guests to choose the best. Other than in terms of room rates, it also has something to do with how to get quality room at appropriate prices. In 2017, he is still optimistic but realistic. “The key is to find our added value, focused target and readiness to change any time. Bali stays excellent. Finding the right market becomes one of the key factors,” he said.

According to him, the government factor is also important in overcoming the competition. The government should begin to regulate the accommodation growth in Bali. Aside from South Bali, it must also consider Bali as a whole because each region has its own potential. It will result in even growth and

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create a destination in terms of quality, not quantity.

“At first, it must be controlled internally, instead of externally. Such internal arrangement of the products is meant to address the external challenges,” he said.

The man who is active in the PHRI Badung and IHGMA Committee added that what to do is synergizing with the government that has the authority and other stakeholders. However, the regulations remain in the government with any kinds of legal instruments.

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Badung Boosts European Tourism Market * Starting from Amsterdam, the Netherlands UROPEAN region remains to become a promising tourism market. For this reason, the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) of Badung is still boosting this potential market by organizing a series of sales mission starting from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

“The trip of this tourism mission is started here, and then resumed to Paris, Munich and ultimately attending the ITB Berlin in Germany,” said Chief of the BPPD Badung, IGN Ray Suryawijaya, who is currently still in Amsterdam.

This event poses the collaboration of the ministry of tourism of Indonesia and the government of Badung. Additionally, this sales mission is supported

by Garuda Indonesia, VITO and the Embassy of Indonesia in the Netherlands. The activity in the Netherlands is accompanied by the Indonesian Ambassador, I Gusti Wesaka Puja, and Deputy to Overseas Marketing of the Ministry of Tourism, Prof. I Gede Pitana.

Vivacity of prospective travelers in the Netherlands, said Ray Suryawijaya, who is also Chairman of the PHRI Badung, is very high. It is indicated by the very responsive buyers in the Netherlands.

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participants obtained a positive response. “European market share is very potential for Bali in particular and Indonesia in general,” said Ray. After the table top event at The Grand Sofitel Amsterdam on Thursday (Mar. 1) ended, it was resumed with a special discussion with the ministry of tourism, Ambassador Wesaka Puja, VITO, Garuda Indonesia as well as other participants. It is meant to evaluate and prepared a new strategy in the context of cooperation to build a better future.

When talking about numbers, he said, there is an increase of about 22 percent. This means to have surpassed the target. Tourist arrival in 2016 reached 5 million people. Badung district with several potential tourist attractions is surely profited from these facts. “As chairman of the BPPD, I much appreciate to the Regent of Badung, Giri Prasta, for all the dedication and commitment to promote tourism for the benefit of society of Badung and Bali in general,” he said.

The promotion carried out in Europe is a clear, measurable and efficient measure. After the series of sales mission to Europe, Ray invited all tourism stakeholders to make synergistic movement and make Bali tourism more advanced. Thus, Bali has higher competitiveness that results in more significant output.

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Admire Spectacular Burst of Waves at Water Blow of Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Beach is one of the resort areas located in the southern part of the Island of Bali and is often used to organize international events such as the APEC Summit and the United Nations Conference so that it is frequently visited by the leaders of various countries. Other than offering the beauty of the beach, Nusa Dua area also hosts many five-star hotels making it a favorite place for those important occasions.

Nusa Dua tourist area is nicely organized and gives the impression of luxury. Sanitation and shade trees are well maintained.

Virtually every international hotel in the area has a beautiful garden and it can be said that the gardens in Nusa Dua are the most beautiful on the Island of Bali. Nusa Dua Beach has tranquil waves making it safe and suitable for a holiday destination. Sitting back and relaxing on the beach under tropical sun while enjoying beautiful panoramic coastline is certainly very pleasant.

With the predicate as the best destination, the coastal area of Nusa Dua has a total of 25 hotels with approximately 4,000 rooms. In Nusa Dua area, guests can choose hotels with facilities

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according to their taste. If wishing to get luxurious facilities, there are five-star hotels like the Grand Hyatt, St. Regis or Nusa Dua Beach Hotel with varied room rates depending on the type and grade of the hotel room. To find a cheaper hotel, guests can choose the other star-rated hotels around Nusa Dua. Like the hotels, there are also many restaurants in Nusa Dua along the road section heading for Nusa Dua to the lips of its shores. The menus offered are varied, such as Balinese cuisine, European cuisine and Japanese cuisine. When spending holiday to a destination, it seems incomplete without purchasing souvenirs. Well, your favorite souvenirs are widely sold in the local area like at souvenir shops. There, guests can buy a wide range of Balinese accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, glasses, mugs, fans, ashtrays and silver jewelry. Moreover, there are also various T-shirts, beach sarong, shoes, sandals, and fashion with Balinese typical motif.

Another interesting object in the coastal area of Nusa Dua is the small island named the Peninsula Island. On this island sits the statue of Rama and Lakshmana with the height of approximately nine meters. Underneath there is a room holding a giant Vedic Scripture with a size of 2 square meters.

Around the statue there are different types of trees planted directly by the ambassadors and the leaders of some countries as a form of friendship with Indonesia.

At the eastern end, there is a cluster of volcanic rocks known as the Water Blow. This is one of the famous coastal areas in ​​Nusa Dua. This rock formation is located directly on the seafront so that the pounding waves are booming and making spectacular high bursts. Location of the Water Blow is right behind the Grand Hyatt. To get there, visitors must come into the area of ITDC ​​Nusa Dua. At first when entering the area of Water Blow there are gates of white stone where the name of Water Blow is inscribed on it. Next to the gates, there is a gravestone that reads a warning to visitors in order to be careful all the times. After that, explore the path neatly arranged to the edge of the cliff.

Water Blow is not a beach because it only has the cliff hit by the waves of the Indian Ocean. As being blocked by a steep cliff, the incoming waves powerfully crash on the rocks and are then blown up.

If you make a visit in July, August and September, it is the season of the highest waves reaching up to a height of 20 meters. Visitors really admire it, but do not get too close to the edge of the cliff due to frequent accidents.

In the meantime, the beach in the south of Nusa Dua is relatively deserted so that it is preferred by foreign travelers because there are bars with typical lounge chairs put on the beach.

As the beach of Bali in general, the beach of Nusa Dua also has good waves for surfing activities and there are many surfboard rental in the area. Location of the best waves is usually on the south side of the beach.

Berawa Beach Becomes Playground of Surfing Lovers erawa Beach in Canggu area growing like mushrooms in rainy sea- More travelers in need of peace will An interesting point offered by has developed quite well Since the development of tourism enjoy natural atmosphere as well as stay Berawa Beach is the extreme wave B because the surrounding son. industry in Bali is quite well, sometimes in the Canggu area. because it is located in the South of

safari, Canggu Club and pilgrimage destination on Seseh Beach.

Apart from having good and enchanting waves, Berawa Beach also presents a beautiful natural scenery, especially during sunset time. The atmosphere is very quiet, giving better privacy than its neighboring beaches like Legian and Petitenget.

locations are possible to be developed into tourist destination if managed properly. Many villas are

travelers are also looking for an alternative to Kuta and Legian, so that Canggu located next to them also gets the impact.

Talking about coastal tourist attraction in Bali seems never-ending.

Although the island is fairly small, it has numerous hidden pearls. Berawa Beach, for instance, located in the same coastline as Petitenget, Batubelig and Canggu, is located at Berawa hamlet, Canggu. Local high waves become an attractive place for surfers. It can be taken approximately 20 minutes by car or motorcycle from Kuta and turn left on the road section to Tanah Lot. Lately, Berawa Beach sufficiently develops because the beach is actually not too far from the glamour of Kuta or Canggu tourist destination earlier known by travelers coming on holidays to Bali.

Road access to Berawa Beach can pass through Batubelig, but, and the best is through the access adjacent to the Villa Legong Keraton precisely located on the Berawa Beach.

the Bali Island directly getting in touch with the Indian Ocean. For surfing lovers, here is the right playground.

Atmosphere of this coastal area is quieter and emptier of visitors. Local residents commonly spend time and relieve fatigue during holidays or weekends, so that travelers can more freely enjoy this beautiful nature. Ocean view on the Berawa Beach can adequately make every visitor feel at home. When wishing to enjoy the beauty of Berawa Beach maximally, simply stay for a few days in this area. There are many types of villa rentals, resorts and homestays.

Superiority of Berawa Beach lies in the beautiful coast and proximity to various tourist facilities, airport and tranquility. So, Berawa Beach is worth choosing as destination considering there are many objects around the Berawa Beach such as Tanah Lot, horseback

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intamani tourist area in Bangli County is not only famous for its beautiful mountain and lake scenery. This destination also offers a natural hot spring located in the mountainous shore of Lake Batur.

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is also believed to have medicinal properties for curing diseases, especially skin diseases. This natural s hot spring is located in the area of Toyabungkah, Batur village, Bangli County.

This tourist attraction is about 80 kilometers east of Denpasar. Here, visitors can bathe in the natural hot spring pool, sourcing from Mount Batur. At this location, tourists can feel the sensation of hot water shower with a temperature of 38-39 degrees Celsius. In addition to refreshing the body and mind, the hot shower at this place is also believed to be efficacious for the treatment of diseases, especially skin diseases.

Batur Temple atur temple which is more with the name Ulun B familiar Danu Temple is known as

beautiful temple in Bali.

The temple exists very close with Mount Batur exactly the southwestern slope of Mount Batur. Even, there is Lake Batur at the foot of the Mount Batur makes the beauty of the temple more complete. At that place, the weather is very fresh; there are many fruit sellers along the way at the location.

Batur Temple is located precisely in Kalanganyar Village, Kintamani District, Bangli.

The ceremony at this

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

temple is held annually called Ngusaba Kadasa. The great eruption of Mount Batur in 1917 had destroyed everything except the highest God’s shrine at the temple. Then due to the initiative village chief along with other village prominent figures decided to bring the remaining shrine to be built again on a higher ground, at the present place.

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CHARCOAL FOR CHILDREN Brings Communities Together Australian Consul General Launches “Drawing Future” Exhibition enpasar, 27 February 2017: Local artists, designers and the creative communities came together for the “Charcoal For Children”, a free program designed to empow-

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shops participated by 103 children, 35 volunteers and 6 artists, the collaborative artworks by the artists and children participants are now displayed in the “Drawing Future” exhibition officiated by the Australian Consul General Dr Helena Studdert on Friday 24th February 2017.

The Australian Consulate General in Bali is the main partner for the “Charcoal For Children” program, demonstrating their commitment to artistic and cultural development among children in Bali. It is also a show of support to the founders of CushCush Gallery who are Australian alumni benefitted from a quality creative education in RMIT Melbourne.

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Cak Dance Accompanied with Percussion Music nnovative Cak Dance really amazed hundreds of spectators at the art performance entitled ‘Klungkung Dancing’ at the open stage of Puputan Klungkung Monument on Saturday night (Feb. 25). The Cak Dance presented by hundreds of high school students was coupled with the sound of percussion instrument such as jimbe, drums and rhythmic instrument such as cymbals. The ‘Klungkung Dancing’ event held once a month by the district government is really drawing the attention of residents.

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with the rhythm of music results in amazing performance. Suddenly this art show drew all the road users crossing the Catus Pata or central intersection to stop and enjoy it. Not to forget, some officials in Klungkung like Ayu Suwirta, Chairman of the Klungkung House of Representatives Wayan Baru and the agency heads also watched the Cak Dance innovation presented by local students.

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in the Cak Dance presented by the students of SMAN 2 Semarapura is the innovation and modern style. The Cak Dance performance tells about the story of famous King Iswarya and the Empress Ni Diah Tantri. The empress Diah Tantri tells story about two kings namely King Lion and King Mandaka who equally control the forest and always fight because they have a different understanding.

Both kings were eventually killed in a fierce battle.

The dance instructor, Wayan Diana, said that the innovative Cak Dance combined with percussion instrument has ever been featured in the performance of Nawanatya Bali Mandara, Denpasar, last year.

However, to re-stage he does not require a long time. “For his performance, it takes me only a week to make the preparation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the ‘Klungkung Dancing’ program is part of a breakthrough program namely the Gema Santi of Klungkung district.

With this program, the local government seeks to preserve the arts and culture through the art performing held once every month.

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riawati hopes that the “Charcoal For Children” program will promote creativity in children by emphasizing on the generation and expression of ideas in a non-evaluative learning framework. She also hopes that creativity will help children to develop their critical thinking and innovative problemsolving skills.

The six artists who conducted the 3 workshops are I Wayan Sujana ‘Suklu’, Reno Ganesha, Noella Roos, Nyoman Wijaya, Natisa Jones and Budi Agunf Kuswara ‘Kabul’. To them, it is a way to inspire the next generation and give back to the community.

The opening of the “Drawing Future” exhibition at CushCush Gallery was attended by approximately 100 guests. The exhibition is open to the public and will run from 27 February to 13 May 2017 at CushCush Gallery. Collaborative artworks by the artists and children are sold to raise funds for future “Charcoal For Children” program and LagiLagi projects.

The next installation of “Charcoal For Children” is scheduled to start in September 2017. Themed “Play Play”, it will consist of 3 workshops designed to ignite the children’s interest in performing arts by using charcoal as a medium. B N (BTN/r)

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Festive Celebration of Bale Udang Ubud’s Third Anniversary

Have a Nice Holiday in Bali, His Majesty King Salman ndeed, many foreign Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nefigures that have come hru (India), Prime Minister Nikita to Bali Khrushchev (USSR), and spent Queen Juliana and holidays. They are Prince Bernhard (the ranging from worldNetherlands), Crown class artists, actors Prince Akihito and and movie actresses, Princess Michiko (Jasportsmen, politipan), President Ne cians, presidents and Win (Burma), Prince so forth. They come, Norodom Sihanouk spend holidays and (Cambodia), and the return to their respecUN Secretary Gentive countries. Proberal Javier Perez de ably there is a few Cuellar will not come ‘frenzies’ when they to Bali. They will nevGde Palgunadi will come and have er set foot in Bali if the palgunadigde@yahoo.com been in Bali. island is just ‘an ordiCertainly their arrivnary’ one. Definitely, al gets great attention. Conversethere are very attractive things ly, their arrivals are even not moniso that they come and enjoy the tored. Their arrival is incognito. It beauty of the island. is then known to the public when That is why His Majesty the they have uploaded their holidays King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin to social media. Of course, they Abdulaziz al-Saud considered it go to Bali just for a vacation, not necessary to extend his holidays for business or for media coverin Bali. With a very large entouage. They want to find serenity so rage, approximately 1,500 peothey need to be treated as ordiple and the support of hundreds nary citizen in general. They want of tons of logistics and other deto have a promenade without bevices, this indicates that this very ing disrupted, so that no one conspecial guest has been really fallsiders if they are celebrity or very en in love. Apparently it is not diffiimportant person. cult to feel, know and then decide It could be like that. But somethat the noble entourage of the times, there is a special treatment Arabian Peninsula indeed pays because this has something to special attention to Bali. It seems do with safety matters. It also inno doubt. Some sons of King Salvolves the reputation as well as man are also reported to have responsibility of the host country. come for several times to Bali.

For the class of celebrities, it is What can be drawn as an imokay. Athlete of the world does not portant matter? Actually the same matter when mingling with local lesson can be learned from a vacommunity. However, it is not for riety of travelers that have come the head of state, president, prime to Bali. Indeed Bali has a magnet. minister or others. For the ‘ordiTherefore, let us maintain, guard nary’ head of state, it is okay not and take care of the magnet so to be too tight. that the strength will not fade Mick Jagger or Julia Roberts, away. There are many ways we for example, can have a promecan do. One of which is caring nade leisurely without the need for for this island. King Salman has extra tight security. Many people taught us a lot of how we should know but only a look, say hello or do more so that we do not only perhaps now will ask for a selfie. love but also feel for. Indications Certainly, this will not be intended of the king guarding the two holy for a very special guest. Balinese cities of Mecca and Medina are people are very friendly. Otherso clear. Diversity in race, ethnicwise, Rudolf Bonnet, Le Mayeur, ity, religion and class is not a reaWalter Spies and others would not son not to love. There is a sense get interested to come. of universal equality in loving and Similarly, the other heads of feeling for the creations of the Alstate such as President Josip mighty. Have a nice holiday, His Broz Tito (Yugoslavia), PresiMajesty King Salman! B N dent Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam),

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elebration of the third anniversary of Bale Udang Ubud took place festively and full of familial atmosphere. With the theme ‘Incredible of Glory’ the event was prepared by and for the employees of the Bale Udang Ubud. Peak of the celebration was filled with the cone cutting by Herry Antolis, Managing Director of Avilla Hospitality and then submitted to Acting Operations Manager of the Bale Udang Ubud, Nyoman Wijana.

The event was started with religious activity namely prayers conducted by Candra as the shareholder of the Bale Udang Ubud.

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“Since Bali is a religious destination, we always start every activity with prayers,” said Candra.

Corporate General Manager of the Avilla Hospitality, Agung Darma Suyasa, said that Bale Udang Ubud is a new restaurant located at Ubud tourism village. To that end, it must be strong in the face of competition.

“To achieve this target, we must be willing to work in accordance with our respective duties,” he said.

In the meantime, the Acting Operations Manager, Komang Wijana, said that the theme has tremendous significance. It is a dream after three years of fighting that has not reached the target. “We started from a dream, so that we can measure the strength. At least, we are able to grow our faith in order to compete in the culinary world,” he said.

Bale Udang Ubud offers the ambiance in the form of a beau-

tiful surrounding view. It is located above the pool, and beside it sits active paddy fields. Visitors can also play with fish to relieve stress with two packs of free food.

“Bale Udang has typical menus of shrimp and carp. Since Ubud is famous for its fried duck, we then also prepares duck menus to make additional option,” he added.

All the ingredients are fresh fish, so that it feels different.

“Many Chinese travelers like to eat here. Domestic travelers and local people are also always crowded especially on feast days, such as Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others. In the celebration of Valentine’s Day is also crowded and visitors must stand in line,” said Wijana.

Then, associated with the third anniversary, explained Wijana, various activities were held in accordance with the incredible theme, where all the parties are confident to achieve tremendous success.

It was started with pilgrimage by saying prayers together at Sakenan Temple, Narmada Temple, Tanah Kilap Temple and Uluwatu Temple. “For CSR activities, we do at Seronggo Kaja village namely to a child who is left to re-marry by his mother, while his father dead,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

Tunas Harapan Jaya School Sends Teacher to Australia This Year ombination of hard work, integrity, commitment and sincere intention causes the achievement to be within easy reach. After 2015, Principal of the SMP Tunas Harapan Jaya (THJ) junior high school, Putu Dewi Saraswati, signed a sister school agreement with Coffs Harbor Christian Community School in Sydney, Australia, the cooperation is continued in 2017. THJ will send a teacher for the orientation during 1-2 years in Sydney. “This is the realization of cooperation established last year,” explained the Trustee of the El Samaritan Foundation Dr. John Ketut Pantja.

The teacher to be sent is Made Ray Justin Anastasius, the son of the couple Reverend Ketut Sudiana with Dewi Saraswati. This teacher is a graduate of Biological Sciences of the Sanatana Dharma University, Yogyakarta. According to John Pantja, this proves the role of all parties at school and the foundation having worked hard to provide the best for the advancement of school. Surely, this can also become a reference for parents to choose quality schools for their children in the future.

Achievement of the SMP Tunas Harapan Jaya (THJ) in the academic year 2015/2016 is ranked eighth in the national examination throughout the Bali Province. In the meantime, in the 2016/2017 academic year was ranked seventh in Bali. Of course, these achievements are expected to continuously move to higher level. It is very possible because the solidity of the El Samaritan Foundation, teachers, students and parents has run well.

“In addition to solidity and cooperation, the achievement was also begun when hiring teachers namely that of kindergarten, elementary and junior high school.

We recruit young teachers of scholar and master degree,” said John Ketut Pantja which is also one of the senior figures of Bali tourism.

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kinship are also established between the teachers, staff and foundation. The slogan ‘Your Every Action Must Be Done with Love’ becomes a single binder of togetherness in grabbing best achievement. Willpower, determination and integrity of the education provider are also accompanied by the provision of facilities for students.

There are many positive activities that could be followed by students at this school in accordance with their interests and talents. They can choose extracurricular activities like swimming at private pool, indoor basketball, karate, Balinese dance, drum band, futsal and so forth.

“In the brochure of the THJ, we write the school’s tagline ‘Fighting Poverty through Education,”’ said John Ketut Pantja. Originally it was a dream, but with hard work we believe that we can achieve the dream. “Dream, Believe, Achieve,” said Pantja. There are some names that have the competence and dedication in this educational institution. Other than John Ketut Pantja as trustee of the foundation, Elisabeth Pantja Lallo, a former lecturer at Udayana University serves as supervisor, Made Edy Putra Pantja as chairman, graduated from Drexell University of Philadelphia, the USA, who is also Director of PT Tour East Indonesia.

In the meantime, principal of the junior high school is occupied by Putu Dewi Saraswati Pantja, principal of kindergarten by Maykel Y. Tampubolon and principal of elementary school by Ni Ketut Sucahrini. The elementary and junior high school holds A accreditation, while the kindergarten holds B accreditation. B N (BTN/055)

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ISI Denpasar Opens Art Postgraduate Program The Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar officially opened a postgraduate program in art studies. It is the only one postgraduate art study in Bali and the third one in Indonesia after the ISI Solo (Surakarta) and ISI Yogyakarta. “ISI Denpasar has received a decree from the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education No.137/KPT/I/2017 on February 8, 2017,” said Rector Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha, recently. ccompanied by Deputy Rector I Prof. Dr. Nyoman Artayasa, Prof. Arya said that his college had been waiting for the decree for two years as passing through long process. Other than accommodating the creation and assessment, the postgraduate program proposed also accommodates presentation of the arts.

This aspect distinguishes it from the other art colleges. “In this case, we have unique characteristics,” he said.

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so that it can better accommodate the capability of each candidate.

Students having the capability of writing will be given the opportunity to present the works of art based on he arts.

Prof. Arya said that the opening of postgraduate program at the ISI Denpasar received positive responses from some circles. The art colleges of other regions such as Padang Panjang, Bandung and the art practitioners at home and overseas gave a good response as well.

“The art colleges of other regions would like to send their lectures to ISI Denpasar,” he said.

Nevertheless, early registration is scheduled to be held in September 2017 with a target of 10 doctoral

candidates for the first session. “We intentionally limit the candidate in the first session because ISI Denpasar wants to achieve doctoral graduates who actually become a pilot. “Our consideration is that a doctor of the art should have a plan of dissertation and topic as well as we’d like to know their daily life. So, we select them tightly,” he said.

The presence of postgraduate program will open the opportunity to the art performers in Bali. It will be supported by approximately 10 teaching professionals in their field who already have works and international journals with Scopus index. Currently, the ISI Denpasar has had six professors and will bring in guest lecturers in accordance with the talent of students. “This program is expected to accelerate the achievement of the vision of the ISI Denpasar to become the leading center for the art campus based on local wisdom and universal vision,” said Prof.

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Peak of 229th Anniversary of Denpasar City

DENPASAR In the City

he 229th anniversary of Denpasar city featured the theme ‘Improving Local Competitiveness to Strengthen Denpasar Smart City towards Prosperous and Happy Society.’ This theme is deliberately featured in order not to lose the moment of Denpasar in the current era of modernization. Human resources get the attention in order to increase the potential of the community in the future.

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Puputan Badung Square

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aman Puputan Badung (Badung suicide/war square) is so named in remembrance of the “battle” that took place on September 20th, 1906 between the King of Badung with his Balinese court and the Dutch who were invading their land. The Balinese people, dressed in full regalia walked graceful into the line of

fire of the Dutch army rather than capitulate to the dominating forces.

The date of this event is commemorated every year and Taman Puputan Monument has been erected in the northern part of Taman Puputan Badung. Many local people visit this square every afternoon for recreational purposes and every Sunday special activities are organized for children. BTN

This was announced by Denpasar Mayor, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, after leading the flag ceremony in a series of the anniversary of the city of Denpasar 2017.

In addition to the assembly, Mayor Rai Mantra also opened the Public Service Innovation Exhibition, signed the inscription of Youth Park and launched Damamaya Cyber Monitor of Denpasar at Lumintang Square on Monday (Feb. 27).

On that occasion, Mayor Rai Mantra also delivered an honorary award named Satya Lencana Karya Satya to three civil servants for their dedication and having worked with faithfulness and devotion to the Republic of Indonesia. The awards were also given to the artists.

The awards were given to I Made Poniman, Enforcement Division Head of Regional Bylaw at Municipal Police with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 30 years; Ni Ketut Dewi Ratih Purnamasari, Secretary to Investment and Integrated Licensing Office with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 20 years; and Komang Audi Brawijaya, Asset Division Head at the Denpasar Finance and Management Agency with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 10 years.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the government of Denpasar will focus more on the problem of traffic, waste and urbanization. It has an impact on statistical data in the matter of unemployment, poverty and squalor and these must be found out a pattern to resolve. Moreover, the electronic identity card has been integrated so that it is no need to make mutation.

One of the figures of traditional music, I Made Sumara, is very proud and grateful to the Mayor of Denpasar who is very concerned with the people’s welfare. He gave

an example that though he deeply involves in traditional music he remains to receive great attention from the government of Denpasar city. BTN

Sanur Beach Sanur Beach is one of the attractive beaches on the Island of Bali, The beach spreads along 3 kilometers with a coastline facing eastward. Sanur Beach is famous for its clean white sand and gentle beaches. In addition, it is also a rocky beach so that it has its own advantages, It is an alternative for local and foreign tourists who want to avoid the hustles and bustles of Kuta, Legian or Seminyak tourist resorts.

Peace and comfort in this area have become a top priority. On this beach, visitors can also enjoy the sunrise while swimming, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Meanwhile, visitors can also delight in roasted corn, boiled peanuts and spring rolls widely sold by

hawkers.

Sanur destination has been equipped with supporting tourism facilities, such as hotels, restaurants, small cafes and art shop. One of the oldest hotels in Bali was built on this beach.

It is named Inna Grand Bali Beach located right in front of the beach. Moreover, along the shoreline has been built a kind of jogging track frequently taken advantage by tourists or local people to enjoy the beauty of the beach and fresh sea breeze.

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ali Mula Unik is a new nature tourism located at Pujung Kaja hamlet, Tegallalang, Gianyar. It is about 1.5 hours’ drive from Denpasar and about 2 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport. As new destination, it offers a unique combination of spiritual tourism and nature tourism with cool atmosphere and positive aura.

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eji temple is located in Sangsit Village, Sawan, approximately 8 km east of the town of Singaraja, about 500 meters from the road that leads to the nearby beach.

This temple belongs to the local subak memebrs of Snagsit Village and is situated in the middle of rice fields. One of the unique features of this temple is the characteristically North Balinese, Buleleng style decorative vine and floral motifs that adorn Beji Temple.

Beji Temple is used to venerate Dewi Sri (Goddess Sri) –the goddess associated with agriculture. In fact Dewi Sri is believed to have created rice – the staple food of Bali.

The people of Sangsti village commonly refer to this neighbourhood as ‘Subak Temple’ and was was formerly the king of Buleleng’s own area. The entire neighborhood is impressively decorated with carvings of propagating plants and floral motifs typical of the fifteenth century King of Majapahit’s style. The entrance gates of the temple compound are also decorated with two dragons that guard the temple. BTN

Sea Plane Opens Tourism Potential of West Buleleng

his extraordinary breakthrough should be resumed from all sides. The marine beauty of West Buleleng and Banyuwedang like Pemuteran is quite mesmerizing.

It does not lose competitiveness against that of other regions. This area is not only suitable for diving, but also begins to be eyed for a sea plane tour.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, I Nyoman Sutrisna, expressed his desire to implement a sea plane tour having been inspired by a number of tourism stakeholders. It emerged after the trial made some time ago. “When viewed from above, the sea looks very beautiful and so does the West Bali National Park (TNBB),” he said on Thursday (Mar. 2).

The breakthrough, he argued, is suitable to be implemented as part of the efforts in increasing the number of tourist visits. It just needs to be supported with licensing, mainly from central government through the ministry of transportation and the management of the West Bali National Park (TNBB). “The aircraft used can also land in the sea. Well, we have recommended completing the licensing from the directorate general of air and sea transportation and so is from the TNBB as well as others,” he said.

He mentioned if such tourism can be applied it will not spend much time. “According to information, it only takes 25 minutes from Denpasar. The aircraft is also quite comfortable,” he said. BTN

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Bali Mula Unik

Nature Tourism Good for Spiritual Activity cious plants are available so as to create a cool and peaceful atmosphere. They exude different auras, so that invite everyone to linger in this area. Local communities and travelers often use the location for meditation and yoga. Moreover, in the eastern region sits the temple named Taman Nirhyra Sudamala Jelantik with two showers that make this location more solemn.

A shower of Taman Nirhyra Sudamala Jelantik is commonly used to do purificatory rite (melukat), while another is used for healing. “On auspicious day such as full moon, new moon, kajeng kliwon and other days, many Balinese people perform purificatory rite or invoke healing holy water here,” said the owner who is also Operations Manager of the attraction, I Nyoman Cendekiawan.

Local people believe that water of the shower can help cure colic,

smallpox, urination disorder, high blood pressure and other diseases.

Water of the shower can also be drunk directly based on the results of laboratory check. People that will perform purificatory rite will put offerings first, have a bath in the shower and perform worship. When getting thirsty, visitors can take water of the shower in a bottle.

In the temple area, travelers often practice yoga. They do not need to spread a mat because there has been a clean and soft grass. If unsatisfied, they can resume the activity the following day.

Travelers can stay in a traditional house with a capacity of six people.

“Travelers from Australia, Russia and Denmark ever stayed at this lodge,” he said.

When wishing to enjoy the atmosphere for the whole night, travelers can make a camp in the area prepared. The management will set up a tent and campfire. Then, it is ready to do the next activities together. Self-cooking activity is available because the officer has prepared a variety of equipment.

However, when getting lazy, travelers can order food to local staff.

Bali Mula Unik also offers beautiful places to have selfie. The location is above the Wos River with classic bridge made of solid wood.

In the vicinity, grows large palm.

Teenagers often use this location to immortalize their memories. There are two locations of selfie that are

Teaming up with ASITA, Jembrana Seriously Promotes Its Tourism

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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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eriousness of the government of Jembrana to build tourism is not only demonstrated by Bull-racing Center building and revitalizing a number of tourist destinations. However, it is also indicated by the promotion of a number of tourist destinations and cultural attractions in Jembrana. To promote the destination and tourist attraction, Deputy Regent of Jembrana, Made Kembang Hartawan, had an audience with the Association of the Indonesia Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Bali at the office of ASITA Bali at Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday (Mar. 2).

Welcomed by the Chairman of ASITA Bali Ketut Ardana and administrators ASITA Bali, Deputy Regent Kembang was present with the Head of the Jembrana Tourism and Culture Agency, Spokesperson Komang Suparta and Head of Tourism Office Nyoman Wenten. In the hearing, Deputy Regent Kembang presented a number of tourist destinations to ASITA Bali. Some of the destinations include Gilimanuk Bay with Karang Sewu, Jagatnatha Botanical Garden, Intelligent Platform of National Road and a number of other destinations. “Destinations like intelligent platform at Rambutsiwi and Jagatnatha Botanical Garden are still in progress.

They are targeted to complete this year,” said Kembang.

Other than tourist destinations, he also submitted an annual calendar of cultural attractions including traditional boat race, buffalo race, wetland buffalo race, jegog competition, pigeon race and cultural parade. “A number of tourist attractions are certainly very unique to be visited such as the buffalo race, wetland buffalo race and jegog that cannot even be found in any place in the world. Hopefully, this calendar of event could be sold by ASITA through tour packages that will be able to bring in more travelers to Jembrana and the time will not be shifted. In addition, we ask for suggestions from the ASITA for tourism development in Jembrana,” said Kembang.

After the presentation, Ketut Ardana said that the tourism potential owned by Jembrana presented by deputy regent is very interesting. Ardana suggested that local government should immediately make video that promotes the tourist destinations and attractions having been presented. Additionally, Ardana suggested local government to participate in a number of travel fairs like the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair because it will be very effective to promote tourism.

He also added that sanitation facilities at tourist destinations such as toilet are also important. “It would be better if the local government could invite us to a number of tourist destinations and cultural attractions, so that the ASITA members reaching 405 companies can provide direct assessment about the tourist destinations which are eligible for sale. If there are destinations worth selling, certainly they would not be difficult to make a package for the promotion. In addition, the fixed calendar of cultural attractions will be certainly helpful,” said Ardana.

Deputy Regent Kembang highly appreciated to the suggestions extended by the experienced agencies in the handling of tourism business. “After this meeting, we will invite the ASITA members to Jembrana to see in person a number of tourist destinations. The suggestion on the making of promotional video and sanitation standards will certainly become an input to further make improvement in the future. Of course, the suggestions are very nice and will get a special attention,” he said. On that occasion, the district government also submitted the calendar of activities held in Jembrana that usually draws many visitors in August to the ASITA management. BTN

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’10-New Bali’ Needs USD 20 Billion hen wishing to get a big fish, the bait should be big as well. Aside from the bait, patience, diligence and fishing strategies must also be understood. Probably, this analogy is quite appropriate with the context of creating new opportunities in bringing in more travelers.

This time, central government aggressively develops the ’10-New Bali.’ While the total investment required reaches USD 20 billion. But within five years, the government is only able to provide 30 percent of it from the state and regional budgets. Currently, the investment of private sector is awaited to realize the development of tourism and supporting infrastructure for the ’10-New Bali.’ “We are sorry to my Bali friends for borrowing the name of Bali. It is easiest to sell Indonesia by using the name of Bali,” said Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, in the press conference of the Regional Investment Forum (RIF) at the BNDCC, Nusa Dua, on Thursday (Feb. 23).

According to Arief, of the investment worth USD 20 billion, USD 10 billion or about IDR 100 trillion is allocated for pub-

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always crowded. Every day, after school hours, students and teenagers are already crowded to take pictures.

Different atmosphere can be seen on school holidays, where young people are doing activities on the river. They take photographs in wet condition under the Yeh Santen waterfall and play tubing or just have a shower. “Other than children from Gianyar, there are also many teenagers from Buleleng, Tabanan and Denpasar frequently visiting this location,” he added.

Bali Mula Unik is indeed very good to perform outbound, meeting, birthday celebration and other

activities. Students, government agencies and other social organizations also use this location to do their outdoor activities.

Moreover, some agencies often choose Bali Mula Unik as their meeting venue. “This venue is supported by some facilities such as parking space, restrooms, restaurants and others,” he said.

According to him, this twohectare nature tourism object has begun to be visited by travelers since the beginning of January 2017. This area is privately owned but the operations are involving local community members as the officers. BTN

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lic infrastructure and utilities such as water, telephone and electricity. Then, the remaining IDR 100 trillion is allocated for private amenities such as resorts and hotels. Related to the infrastructure, the government can only provide IDR 30 trillion or 30 percent.

Actually, the World Bank has been willing to help but only amounts to USD 200 million or around IDR 2.6 trillion.

“Just now there was a question, is it possible for investors to invest in public infrastructure and utilities such as toll roads, seaports and airports? Anyway, it’s okay and must be allowed because we the government have to be very realistic. We are only capable of realizing as much as 30 percent,” he explained.

Arief wanted that private sector can be invited to build public infrastructure. His ministry has even submitted to the ministry of transportation and ministry of public works and housing (PUPR) in order to involve private sector in the infrastructure development. It includes in the airport construction in North Bali, where the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) Angkasa Pura 1 is suggested to coop-

erate with investor.

“Investors from Canada or the Netherlands are okay, but the spearhead is the SOEs. Mr. Governor if the government and the public have agreed with the proposal of the second airport in Bali, please write a letter to the minister of transportation with the copy to minister of tourism, we will support,” he added.

Deputy Governor of Bali, Ketut Sudikerta, said that governor of Bali already sent a letter to the minister of transportation. Currently it just needs to wait for the presentation of the investors to be granted the location permit.

He said there are two investors interested in building the airport in North Bali from domestic and foreign company. Domestic investor wants to build an airport on mainland, while the foreign investor wants to build an airport on the sea. “It will be shared with our SOEs,” he said.

Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Thomas Lembong, said that tourism is the new spearhead of a government’s effort to increase investment. His board with the ministry of tourism proactively

markets the investment potential in the tourism sector and the supporting infrastructure to more than 400 investors and potential investors attending the RIF. Fifty percent of the participants are foreign investors. “Tourism sector and one thing that is no less important is the supporting infrastructure that will become a priority sector to attract domestic and foreign investors,” he said.

According to Thomas, the business opportunities arising from the supporting infrastructure must be optimally utilized by investors.

“This sector has very great prospects when viewed the existing data. Investment growth of the sector reaches 18 percent per year,” he explained.

Over the past five years, the contribution of tourism sector to total realization of the investments sits at the level of 2.2 percent or IDR 51.2 trillion. Based on the data of BKPM in 2016, the domestic investment in tourism sector reached IDR 2.2 trillion, while foreign investment reached IDR 12.8 trillion, bringing the total investment of IDR 15 trillion in the tourism sector. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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Santika Indonesia Celebrates Achievement of 100 Hotels

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Warung Mina Padangsambian:

The Secret of Soul in Denpasar arung Mina is one of the food stalls established

native Balinese that has proved its existence W byin the culinary business for 22 years. Then, it

draws the attention of culinary businessmen to open Warung Mina.

PT Aryan Boga Samatra sees the good opportunity and cooperates with the Warung Mina Group. On December 28, 2016, the Warung Mina Padangsambian on Jalan Tangkuban Perahu No. 78 X Tegal Buah hamlet, Denpasar, was established on the area of ​​0.56 hectare that has been arranged in such a way to become memorable for all the customers.

Ample parking space, convenient place and friendly services will make every customer have unforgettable experience at Warung Mina Padangsambian, either with the family or society in general. It is proud to claim itself as the Secret of Soul in Denpasar, where every effort is made to meet all the expected amenities by the customers of Warung Mina Padangsambian.

The facilities provided by Warung Mina Padangsambian include meeting area, delivery reservation (08 198 18 198), event party (birthday party, wedding party and gathering party), parking area (accommodating 50 vehicles), 12 gazebos (accommodating 10 people) and 500 seats with indoor and outdoor setting. B N (BTN/kmb)

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antika Indonesia Hotels and Resort (SIHR) as the largest local hotel network in Indonesia holds again its annual activities entitled ‘General Manager and Hotel Manager Annual Meeting.’ In this event, the general manager and hotel manager of Hotel Santika Premiere, Hotel Santika and Amaris Hotel held a three-day meeting (Mar. 1-3) at The Anvaya Beach Resort - Bali.

This year’s General Manager and Hotel Manager Annual Meeting becomes a different activity from previous years. In addition to discussing the annual plan of each unit incorporated into the SIHR group, the meeting also serves as a familiarization trip for the meeting participants to feel and see The Anvaya Beach Resort, Bali, as the first five-star unit fully managed and owned by the SIHR. In addition, the general managers and hotel managers of the SIHR also performed healthy walk as a form of gratitude for the achievement of 100 units having been managed by the SIHR. The healthy walk was held on day three in a series of the event with the route from The

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Samaya Seminyak to the The Anvaya along 7.6 km. The journey passed the route along the Seminyak Beach, Double Six Beach and then finished on Kuta Beach, behind The Anvaya Beach Resort - Bali.

“We do this event to strengthen relationship between the general managers and hotel managers of Santika Indonesia. Besides, it is an expression of gratitude for the achievement of the Santika Indonesia having been reached so far,” said Cita Dewantoro, Corporate Sales and Marketing General Manager of the SIHR. This event was also attended by the directors of the Santika Indonesia Hotels and Resorts as well as Lilik Oetama as CEO of Kompas Gramedia, the parent company of the Santika Indonesia.

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PHRI Denpasar Supports Denpasar as Competent City

August 22, 1981, Santika Indonesia quickly saw great tourism potential owned by Indonesia. Santika Indonesia has always proudly presents a chain hotel in the cities becoming the business center and tourist destination across Indonesia. So far, the SIHR has presented its hotel properties in more than 38 cities in Indonesia, ranging from the cities denoting main business destination such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar to the cities of tourist destinations such as Bali, Lombok, Bangka and Yogyakarta.

Exclusivity of each unit offered by the Santika Hotel lies in the prominent characteristic of Indonesian culture that can be found in every unit of Santika Indonesia.

Typical services of Indonesian hearts will always last friendly and cheerfully to welcome guests.

Indonesian culture and noble values ​​owned will always become an inspiration to the SIHR. So far, the SIHR has been managing 102 units with five major brands namely The Anvaya Beach Resorts as five-star hotel (1 unit), Hotel Santika Premiere as fourstar hotel (10 units), Hotel Santika as three-star hotel (26 units), Amaris Hotel as smart hotel (63 units) and The Royal Collection as Boutique Villas (3 units). Each hotel offers unique services with upscale standard, adequate facilities and tranquil environment. The Samaya and The Kayana belong to boutique villas of Santika Indonesia group that offer tranquility, ultimate privacy like being in your own paradise. B N (BTN/014)

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he Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Denpasar Chapter agreed to support the city of Denpasar into competent city. The decision was the result of board meeting of the PHRI Denpasar at Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa, Sanur, on Friday (Feb. 24).

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in the field of human resources as well as professional and business certification.

PHRI Denpasar will also record the number of employees in Denpasar followed with the dissemination and training especially for small (non-star rated) hotels.

“PHRI Denpasar would make a draft (MoU) with the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD)

Denpasar in the field of tourism promotion overseas,” said Chairman of the PHRI Denpasar, Ida Bagus Sidharta Putra, who chaired the meeting.

As enterprises of hospitality and tourism services in Denpasar, explained Sidharta Putra, PHRI Denpasar will immediately take action related to its commitment to working together with the government and tourism industry. Measure of synergies is carried out by planning a meeting with the Mayor of Denpasar, the Denpasar tourism office and Denpasar police.

PHRI Denpasar also scheduled a meeting with stakeholders such as the labor agency, the environment agency and the investment and integrated licensing office (BPPTST) to discuss about the matters related to labor, environment, and licensing. Associated with the anniversary, the board of the PHRI Denpasar also congratulated the Denpasar City on the 229th anniversary. B N (BTN/015)

Av1lla Champion Night 2017

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ntimate atmosphere and studded with achievement graced the Av1lla Champion Night 2017. The event jointly held by the Avilla Hospitality business units it manages took place at Livingstone Cafe & Bakery on Jalan Petitenget 88 Kerobokan on Friday (Feb. 24). “The Avilla Champion Night 2017 is an expression of appreciation to the unit leaders,” said Corporate General Manager of Avilla Hospitality, IGAN

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This event, explained Darma Suyasa, is not only on the razzle, but also expected to improve the hospitality industry in Bali in terms of human resources and the hospitality side,” he added. In the Av1lla Champion Night 2017, the Bale Udang Kuta and Cozy Stay Simpang 6 won the First Best Achievement 2016 and Second Best Achievement 2016. The award was received by Hendra

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urama Villas & Spa Ubud and FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach Seminyak expressed their deep concern and sympathy to the people of Songan village, Kintamani, Bangli, hit by landslides. The team of both hotels under the banner of Furama Hotels International visited the post of the landslide emergency response command at the office of Kintamani subdistrict head in the mid of last February.

Both hotel delegates were received by Gede Sudiarta, the officers of Red Cross Indonesia (PMI) of Bali and immediately delivered donation in the form of bed linen, towels and groceries. In addition, through the fund of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the team of both hotels also handed over a donation of cash collected at each hotel. The donation was received by Ms. Manik, representative of the Bangli disaster relief committee. B N (BTN/015)

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than 25 bags of blood.” Said Mr. Ulatun Nyunda GM Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak “Golden Tulip Devins seminyak celebrating its 2nd years of its anniversary with 108 suite rooms located in the strategic and vibrant area of Seminyak. The hotel has also catered rooftop for high-profile restaurant with beautiful overview Seminyak beach from the height and fits for newly-weds and diners in achieving their perfect fairy-tale dream honeymoon and wedding, and cre-

Klakat or Pancak Sudamala lakat Sudamala is made of bamboo in a rectangular square with the sides measuring approximately 10-15 cm. This cane work is slightly different from klakat in general. It is usually made in two forms namely the feminine and masculine.

Klakat sudamala of male type is usually marked with the holes containing a cross in the central part symbolizing the swastika that implies four omnipotence of God who called Chadu Shakti. Conversely, the female type has eight holes with eight angles symbolizing the eight sublimities of God called the Asta Aiswarya.

Thus, klakat sudamala is a symbol of omnipotence of God with the characteristic of Purusa-Prakerti (male-female). Klakat sudamala is usually used as a complement of deity offerings (SiwagotraSiwagotri) placed on Sanggah Surya. Besides, it is usually used in the implementation of arranging sekah (symbol of corpse) in nyekah ngangseng related to cremation ceremony. B N (BTN)

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Sutawijaya, HM of the Cozy Stay Simpang 6 submitted by Henry Setiono, Chief Operations Officer.

Meanwhile, the first winner of Av1lla Champion Night achieved

by Bale Udang Kuta was submitted

by Herry Antolis, Chief Managing Officer. In addition to receiving the award, Bale Udang Kuta also received a prize of IDR 40 million.

Av1lla Champion Night is an annual event used as an appreciation night for the unit leaders (GM / HM / OM) for their achievement in the units under the management of Avilla. “This event is not a competition. However, it is a medium for the unit leaders to improve teamwork at each unit managed, so that it is getting a remarkable achievement,” said Herry Antolis.

As a result, said Herry Antolis, it will be enjoyed by the employees and teamwork in each business unit of the Avilla. In the future, he expected it could encourage the human resources in each unit to make better contribution,” said Herry Antolis. B N (BTN/015)

Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak Hold a Blood Donation

olden Tulip Devins Seminyak collaborating with Bali Red Cross (PMI) hold a blood donation on Wednesday, (1/3) 2017 located at multifunction room. This CSR activity is routinely held to celebrating the hotels anniversary every year.

“Blood donation is one of the forms of our social solidarity to the others. This Blood Donation involving all of the staff and the guest who interested to donate their blood. Eventually, this activity successfully collected more

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ated wonderful life-long memories for guests.” Yoga Hanif Fanany, Marcomm Executive Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak explain “In the two years since it opened, Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak has fulfilled its social and environmental responsibility through community program, leading in the active involvement in three programs including: protecting the environment, by doing environment cleanliness around the hotel and pathway heading into the hotel area, charity program by visiting orphanage, blood donation and supporting relief by visiting to village that affected by earth disaster in Kintamani village.” Ulatun added.

Further Mr.Ulatun explained that “Upon reaching its second anniversary, Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak will continue to create more unforgettable memories and brilliant experiences for guests, enhancing truly Balinese service of Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak”. B N (BTN/014)

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Nusa Dua and By Pass Area Rama Tour, Rumah Makan Sederhana, New Kuta Green Park, STPN Bali, Novotel Benoa Bali, Bali Tropic, Melia Benoa Bali, The Laguna Bali, Melia Bali Villas, BTDC Nusa Dua, Shita Hotel. DTW Uluwatu, DTW Pandawa Beach,.

Badung & Kuta Area Periplus Domestik Koridor I dan II, Periplus Bandara International Air Side, WH Smith Terminal Domestik 1 dan 2, WHSmith Terminal international 1 – 5 , Airport Domestic Arrival ( PT wisnu Selaras ) H Sovereign, Balawista Post I Kuta Beach, Aston Tuban, ,Bale Udang Mang Engking, Avilla Hospitality, Harris Tuban, Ramadha Bintang Bali, Waterbom Bali, Info Center Depan Bali Dinasty, Adhijaya, Adhijaya Sunset, Kuta Paradiso Hotel,Kuta Beach Club, Grand Inna Kuta, Hard Rock Hotel,Info Centre Depan Mc D Pantai Kuta, Kuta Seaview, Alamkulkul, Legian Beach, Legian Paradiso, Maxi Hotel, Rama Garden, All Sea-

son , Bali Niksoma, Neo Kuta Jelantik, Club Bali Villas, Grand Kuta, Villa Kubu, Villa kayu Raja, Maca Villas, ITC ( Indonesia Tourist info centre ), The Sunset, Rama Garden, Legian Village Hotel, Puri Saron, Harris River View, C 151 Luxury Villas, Duuran Gemilang. DTW Sangeh, Kuta Central Park Hotel, Fontana Hotel, Shanti Toya Ashram.

Ubud Area Furama Villas, Bali Spirit, The Ubud Village, Tepi Sawah Villas & Rest, Amandari, Mara River Taman Safari, Puri Wulandari, Ibah, Gaya Fushion, Nandini Bali, The Mansion, The Sungu, The Hidden, Uma Ubud, Wapa Diume Resort, Ubud Henging Garden, The Payogan, Pitamaha, Natura Villas, Pertiwi Resort, Maya Ubud, Komaneka Hotel, Kamandalu Hotel, Kayumanis Villas, Barong Resort & Spa, Four Season Ubud, Tjampuhan Hotel, Anahata Villas, Alila Ubud, Arma Resort, Kupu – Kupu Barong, The Chedi Club. Monkey Forest Ubud, Info Centre Ubud Depan Puri, Perama Info Center, Goa Gajah, Tampak Siring, Relief Yeh Pulu.

Tabanan Area DTW Tanah Lot, Dewi Sinta Hotel, DTW Alas Kedaton. DTW Ulun Danu Beratan, Royal Tulip Saranam Resort, DTW Badung DTW Pandawa beach, DTW Taman Ayun, DTW Uluwatu, DTW Sangeh, Balawista Pantai Kuta Another Area Garuda Indonesia Inflight, Kementrian Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata, Bali Post Biro Jakarta,Papua Adventure Tour and Travel..

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March 10 - 23, 2017

Business and Leisure

Santika Indonesia Celebrates Achievement of 100 Hotels

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Warung Mina Padangsambian:

The Secret of Soul in Denpasar arung Mina is one of the food stalls established

native Balinese that has proved its existence W byin the culinary business for 22 years. Then, it

draws the attention of culinary businessmen to open Warung Mina.

PT Aryan Boga Samatra sees the good opportunity and cooperates with the Warung Mina Group. On December 28, 2016, the Warung Mina Padangsambian on Jalan Tangkuban Perahu No. 78 X Tegal Buah hamlet, Denpasar, was established on the area of ​​0.56 hectare that has been arranged in such a way to become memorable for all the customers.

Ample parking space, convenient place and friendly services will make every customer have unforgettable experience at Warung Mina Padangsambian, either with the family or society in general. It is proud to claim itself as the Secret of Soul in Denpasar, where every effort is made to meet all the expected amenities by the customers of Warung Mina Padangsambian.

The facilities provided by Warung Mina Padangsambian include meeting area, delivery reservation (08 198 18 198), event party (birthday party, wedding party and gathering party), parking area (accommodating 50 vehicles), 12 gazebos (accommodating 10 people) and 500 seats with indoor and outdoor setting. B N (BTN/kmb)

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antika Indonesia Hotels and Resort (SIHR) as the largest local hotel network in Indonesia holds again its annual activities entitled ‘General Manager and Hotel Manager Annual Meeting.’ In this event, the general manager and hotel manager of Hotel Santika Premiere, Hotel Santika and Amaris Hotel held a three-day meeting (Mar. 1-3) at The Anvaya Beach Resort - Bali.

This year’s General Manager and Hotel Manager Annual Meeting becomes a different activity from previous years. In addition to discussing the annual plan of each unit incorporated into the SIHR group, the meeting also serves as a familiarization trip for the meeting participants to feel and see The Anvaya Beach Resort, Bali, as the first five-star unit fully managed and owned by the SIHR. In addition, the general managers and hotel managers of the SIHR also performed healthy walk as a form of gratitude for the achievement of 100 units having been managed by the SIHR. The healthy walk was held on day three in a series of the event with the route from The

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Samaya Seminyak to the The Anvaya along 7.6 km. The journey passed the route along the Seminyak Beach, Double Six Beach and then finished on Kuta Beach, behind The Anvaya Beach Resort - Bali.

“We do this event to strengthen relationship between the general managers and hotel managers of Santika Indonesia. Besides, it is an expression of gratitude for the achievement of the Santika Indonesia having been reached so far,” said Cita Dewantoro, Corporate Sales and Marketing General Manager of the SIHR. This event was also attended by the directors of the Santika Indonesia Hotels and Resorts as well as Lilik Oetama as CEO of Kompas Gramedia, the parent company of the Santika Indonesia.

Since it was first established on

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PHRI Denpasar Supports Denpasar as Competent City

August 22, 1981, Santika Indonesia quickly saw great tourism potential owned by Indonesia. Santika Indonesia has always proudly presents a chain hotel in the cities becoming the business center and tourist destination across Indonesia. So far, the SIHR has presented its hotel properties in more than 38 cities in Indonesia, ranging from the cities denoting main business destination such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar to the cities of tourist destinations such as Bali, Lombok, Bangka and Yogyakarta.

Exclusivity of each unit offered by the Santika Hotel lies in the prominent characteristic of Indonesian culture that can be found in every unit of Santika Indonesia.

Typical services of Indonesian hearts will always last friendly and cheerfully to welcome guests.

Indonesian culture and noble values ​​owned will always become an inspiration to the SIHR. So far, the SIHR has been managing 102 units with five major brands namely The Anvaya Beach Resorts as five-star hotel (1 unit), Hotel Santika Premiere as fourstar hotel (10 units), Hotel Santika as three-star hotel (26 units), Amaris Hotel as smart hotel (63 units) and The Royal Collection as Boutique Villas (3 units). Each hotel offers unique services with upscale standard, adequate facilities and tranquil environment. The Samaya and The Kayana belong to boutique villas of Santika Indonesia group that offer tranquility, ultimate privacy like being in your own paradise. B N (BTN/014)

Furama Villas Ubud and Furama Xclusive Seminyak Care

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he Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Denpasar Chapter agreed to support the city of Denpasar into competent city. The decision was the result of board meeting of the PHRI Denpasar at Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa, Sanur, on Friday (Feb. 24).

On that occasion, the meeting also discussed about the work program

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in the field of human resources as well as professional and business certification.

PHRI Denpasar will also record the number of employees in Denpasar followed with the dissemination and training especially for small (non-star rated) hotels.

“PHRI Denpasar would make a draft (MoU) with the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD)

Denpasar in the field of tourism promotion overseas,” said Chairman of the PHRI Denpasar, Ida Bagus Sidharta Putra, who chaired the meeting.

As enterprises of hospitality and tourism services in Denpasar, explained Sidharta Putra, PHRI Denpasar will immediately take action related to its commitment to working together with the government and tourism industry. Measure of synergies is carried out by planning a meeting with the Mayor of Denpasar, the Denpasar tourism office and Denpasar police.

PHRI Denpasar also scheduled a meeting with stakeholders such as the labor agency, the environment agency and the investment and integrated licensing office (BPPTST) to discuss about the matters related to labor, environment, and licensing. Associated with the anniversary, the board of the PHRI Denpasar also congratulated the Denpasar City on the 229th anniversary. B N (BTN/015)

Av1lla Champion Night 2017

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ntimate atmosphere and studded with achievement graced the Av1lla Champion Night 2017. The event jointly held by the Avilla Hospitality business units it manages took place at Livingstone Cafe & Bakery on Jalan Petitenget 88 Kerobokan on Friday (Feb. 24). “The Avilla Champion Night 2017 is an expression of appreciation to the unit leaders,” said Corporate General Manager of Avilla Hospitality, IGAN

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Darma Suyasa.

This event, explained Darma Suyasa, is not only on the razzle, but also expected to improve the hospitality industry in Bali in terms of human resources and the hospitality side,” he added. In the Av1lla Champion Night 2017, the Bale Udang Kuta and Cozy Stay Simpang 6 won the First Best Achievement 2016 and Second Best Achievement 2016. The award was received by Hendra

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urama Villas & Spa Ubud and FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach Seminyak expressed their deep concern and sympathy to the people of Songan village, Kintamani, Bangli, hit by landslides. The team of both hotels under the banner of Furama Hotels International visited the post of the landslide emergency response command at the office of Kintamani subdistrict head in the mid of last February.

Both hotel delegates were received by Gede Sudiarta, the officers of Red Cross Indonesia (PMI) of Bali and immediately delivered donation in the form of bed linen, towels and groceries. In addition, through the fund of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the team of both hotels also handed over a donation of cash collected at each hotel. The donation was received by Ms. Manik, representative of the Bangli disaster relief committee. B N (BTN/015)

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than 25 bags of blood.” Said Mr. Ulatun Nyunda GM Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak “Golden Tulip Devins seminyak celebrating its 2nd years of its anniversary with 108 suite rooms located in the strategic and vibrant area of Seminyak. The hotel has also catered rooftop for high-profile restaurant with beautiful overview Seminyak beach from the height and fits for newly-weds and diners in achieving their perfect fairy-tale dream honeymoon and wedding, and cre-

Klakat or Pancak Sudamala lakat Sudamala is made of bamboo in a rectangular square with the sides measuring approximately 10-15 cm. This cane work is slightly different from klakat in general. It is usually made in two forms namely the feminine and masculine.

Klakat sudamala of male type is usually marked with the holes containing a cross in the central part symbolizing the swastika that implies four omnipotence of God who called Chadu Shakti. Conversely, the female type has eight holes with eight angles symbolizing the eight sublimities of God called the Asta Aiswarya.

Thus, klakat sudamala is a symbol of omnipotence of God with the characteristic of Purusa-Prakerti (male-female). Klakat sudamala is usually used as a complement of deity offerings (SiwagotraSiwagotri) placed on Sanggah Surya. Besides, it is usually used in the implementation of arranging sekah (symbol of corpse) in nyekah ngangseng related to cremation ceremony. B N (BTN)

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Sutawijaya, HM of the Cozy Stay Simpang 6 submitted by Henry Setiono, Chief Operations Officer.

Meanwhile, the first winner of Av1lla Champion Night achieved

by Bale Udang Kuta was submitted

by Herry Antolis, Chief Managing Officer. In addition to receiving the award, Bale Udang Kuta also received a prize of IDR 40 million.

Av1lla Champion Night is an annual event used as an appreciation night for the unit leaders (GM / HM / OM) for their achievement in the units under the management of Avilla. “This event is not a competition. However, it is a medium for the unit leaders to improve teamwork at each unit managed, so that it is getting a remarkable achievement,” said Herry Antolis.

As a result, said Herry Antolis, it will be enjoyed by the employees and teamwork in each business unit of the Avilla. In the future, he expected it could encourage the human resources in each unit to make better contribution,” said Herry Antolis. B N (BTN/015)

Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak Hold a Blood Donation

olden Tulip Devins Seminyak collaborating with Bali Red Cross (PMI) hold a blood donation on Wednesday, (1/3) 2017 located at multifunction room. This CSR activity is routinely held to celebrating the hotels anniversary every year.

“Blood donation is one of the forms of our social solidarity to the others. This Blood Donation involving all of the staff and the guest who interested to donate their blood. Eventually, this activity successfully collected more

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ated wonderful life-long memories for guests.” Yoga Hanif Fanany, Marcomm Executive Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak explain “In the two years since it opened, Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak has fulfilled its social and environmental responsibility through community program, leading in the active involvement in three programs including: protecting the environment, by doing environment cleanliness around the hotel and pathway heading into the hotel area, charity program by visiting orphanage, blood donation and supporting relief by visiting to village that affected by earth disaster in Kintamani village.” Ulatun added.

Further Mr.Ulatun explained that “Upon reaching its second anniversary, Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak will continue to create more unforgettable memories and brilliant experiences for guests, enhancing truly Balinese service of Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak”. B N (BTN/014)

Humas Kota Denpasar, Diparda Kota Denpasar, Diparda Bali, BTB & Stake Holder, HPI Divisi Mandarin , Cianjur Restaurant, ISI Denpasar, Bali Yuai Mansion, Stipar Triatmajaya Dalung, SMK Paiwisata Dalung, SMK PGRI 3 Dalung, Green School, Mentari Hotel, Inna Grand Bali Beach, Asia Link Travel, Pacific World Nusantara, Inna Sindhu, Villa Mahapala, Kejora Suites, Star Buck Cafe, Legawa Hotel, Tamukami Hotel, Besakih Hotel, Respati Hotel, Oasis Sanur, Maya Sanur, Prama Sanur Beach, Swiss Bell Watu Jimbar, Mahagiri Villas, Sudamala Hotel, Taksu Bali Hotel, All 4 Diving, Griya Santrian, Puri Sading Hotel, Batujimbar Restaurant, Mercure Sanur , Smorgas Café, Costarica Restaurant, The Wicked Parrot, GRP Rudana, Kopi Bali House, White Sand Café, Shangkara Resto, Jimmys Bar, Kejora Villas, Gecko Coffee, TJ Bar, J & N Kebab, Goana Bar, Ramayana Café, Nulazer Bar, Ganesa Book Store, Grocer & Grind.

Nusa Dua and By Pass Area Rama Tour, Rumah Makan Sederhana, New Kuta Green Park, STPN Bali, Novotel Benoa Bali, Bali Tropic, Melia Benoa Bali, The Laguna Bali, Melia Bali Villas, BTDC Nusa Dua, Shita Hotel. DTW Uluwatu, DTW Pandawa Beach,.

Badung & Kuta Area Periplus Domestik Koridor I dan II, Periplus Bandara International Air Side, WH Smith Terminal Domestik 1 dan 2, WHSmith Terminal international 1 – 5 , Airport Domestic Arrival ( PT wisnu Selaras ) H Sovereign, Balawista Post I Kuta Beach, Aston Tuban, ,Bale Udang Mang Engking, Avilla Hospitality, Harris Tuban, Ramadha Bintang Bali, Waterbom Bali, Info Center Depan Bali Dinasty, Adhijaya, Adhijaya Sunset, Kuta Paradiso Hotel,Kuta Beach Club, Grand Inna Kuta, Hard Rock Hotel,Info Centre Depan Mc D Pantai Kuta, Kuta Seaview, Alamkulkul, Legian Beach, Legian Paradiso, Maxi Hotel, Rama Garden, All Sea-

son , Bali Niksoma, Neo Kuta Jelantik, Club Bali Villas, Grand Kuta, Villa Kubu, Villa kayu Raja, Maca Villas, ITC ( Indonesia Tourist info centre ), The Sunset, Rama Garden, Legian Village Hotel, Puri Saron, Harris River View, C 151 Luxury Villas, Duuran Gemilang. DTW Sangeh, Kuta Central Park Hotel, Fontana Hotel, Shanti Toya Ashram.

Ubud Area Furama Villas, Bali Spirit, The Ubud Village, Tepi Sawah Villas & Rest, Amandari, Mara River Taman Safari, Puri Wulandari, Ibah, Gaya Fushion, Nandini Bali, The Mansion, The Sungu, The Hidden, Uma Ubud, Wapa Diume Resort, Ubud Henging Garden, The Payogan, Pitamaha, Natura Villas, Pertiwi Resort, Maya Ubud, Komaneka Hotel, Kamandalu Hotel, Kayumanis Villas, Barong Resort & Spa, Four Season Ubud, Tjampuhan Hotel, Anahata Villas, Alila Ubud, Arma Resort, Kupu – Kupu Barong, The Chedi Club. Monkey Forest Ubud, Info Centre Ubud Depan Puri, Perama Info Center, Goa Gajah, Tampak Siring, Relief Yeh Pulu.

Tabanan Area DTW Tanah Lot, Dewi Sinta Hotel, DTW Alas Kedaton. DTW Ulun Danu Beratan, Royal Tulip Saranam Resort, DTW Badung DTW Pandawa beach, DTW Taman Ayun, DTW Uluwatu, DTW Sangeh, Balawista Pantai Kuta Another Area Garuda Indonesia Inflight, Kementrian Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata, Bali Post Biro Jakarta,Papua Adventure Tour and Travel..

Pemda Seluruh Bali ; Humas Buleleng, Disbudpar Buleleng, Disdikporbudpar Jembrana, Humas Tabanan, Humas Kodya, Disparda Kodya, ITC Kodya, Disparda Badung, Humas Badung, Disparda Gianyar, Humas Bangli, Humas Karangasem, Disparda Karangasem

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Peak of 229th Anniversary of Denpasar City

DENPASAR In the City

he 229th anniversary of Denpasar city featured the theme ‘Improving Local Competitiveness to Strengthen Denpasar Smart City towards Prosperous and Happy Society.’ This theme is deliberately featured in order not to lose the moment of Denpasar in the current era of modernization. Human resources get the attention in order to increase the potential of the community in the future.

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Puputan Badung Square

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aman Puputan Badung (Badung suicide/war square) is so named in remembrance of the “battle” that took place on September 20th, 1906 between the King of Badung with his Balinese court and the Dutch who were invading their land. The Balinese people, dressed in full regalia walked graceful into the line of

fire of the Dutch army rather than capitulate to the dominating forces.

The date of this event is commemorated every year and Taman Puputan Monument has been erected in the northern part of Taman Puputan Badung. Many local people visit this square every afternoon for recreational purposes and every Sunday special activities are organized for children. BTN

This was announced by Denpasar Mayor, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, after leading the flag ceremony in a series of the anniversary of the city of Denpasar 2017.

In addition to the assembly, Mayor Rai Mantra also opened the Public Service Innovation Exhibition, signed the inscription of Youth Park and launched Damamaya Cyber Monitor of Denpasar at Lumintang Square on Monday (Feb. 27).

On that occasion, Mayor Rai Mantra also delivered an honorary award named Satya Lencana Karya Satya to three civil servants for their dedication and having worked with faithfulness and devotion to the Republic of Indonesia. The awards were also given to the artists.

The awards were given to I Made Poniman, Enforcement Division Head of Regional Bylaw at Municipal Police with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 30 years; Ni Ketut Dewi Ratih Purnamasari, Secretary to Investment and Integrated Licensing Office with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 20 years; and Komang Audi Brawijaya, Asset Division Head at the Denpasar Finance and Management Agency with the Satya Lencana Karya Satya of 10 years.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the government of Denpasar will focus more on the problem of traffic, waste and urbanization. It has an impact on statistical data in the matter of unemployment, poverty and squalor and these must be found out a pattern to resolve. Moreover, the electronic identity card has been integrated so that it is no need to make mutation.

One of the figures of traditional music, I Made Sumara, is very proud and grateful to the Mayor of Denpasar who is very concerned with the people’s welfare. He gave

an example that though he deeply involves in traditional music he remains to receive great attention from the government of Denpasar city. BTN

Sanur Beach Sanur Beach is one of the attractive beaches on the Island of Bali, The beach spreads along 3 kilometers with a coastline facing eastward. Sanur Beach is famous for its clean white sand and gentle beaches. In addition, it is also a rocky beach so that it has its own advantages, It is an alternative for local and foreign tourists who want to avoid the hustles and bustles of Kuta, Legian or Seminyak tourist resorts.

Peace and comfort in this area have become a top priority. On this beach, visitors can also enjoy the sunrise while swimming, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Meanwhile, visitors can also delight in roasted corn, boiled peanuts and spring rolls widely sold by

hawkers.

Sanur destination has been equipped with supporting tourism facilities, such as hotels, restaurants, small cafes and art shop. One of the oldest hotels in Bali was built on this beach.

It is named Inna Grand Bali Beach located right in front of the beach. Moreover, along the shoreline has been built a kind of jogging track frequently taken advantage by tourists or local people to enjoy the beauty of the beach and fresh sea breeze.

It stretches southwardly passing through Sindhu Beach, Karang Beach until reaching Semawang.

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ali Mula Unik is a new nature tourism located at Pujung Kaja hamlet, Tegallalang, Gianyar. It is about 1.5 hours’ drive from Denpasar and about 2 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport. As new destination, it offers a unique combination of spiritual tourism and nature tourism with cool atmosphere and positive aura.

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Beji Temple

eji temple is located in Sangsit Village, Sawan, approximately 8 km east of the town of Singaraja, about 500 meters from the road that leads to the nearby beach.

This temple belongs to the local subak memebrs of Snagsit Village and is situated in the middle of rice fields. One of the unique features of this temple is the characteristically North Balinese, Buleleng style decorative vine and floral motifs that adorn Beji Temple.

Beji Temple is used to venerate Dewi Sri (Goddess Sri) –the goddess associated with agriculture. In fact Dewi Sri is believed to have created rice – the staple food of Bali.

The people of Sangsti village commonly refer to this neighbourhood as ‘Subak Temple’ and was was formerly the king of Buleleng’s own area. The entire neighborhood is impressively decorated with carvings of propagating plants and floral motifs typical of the fifteenth century King of Majapahit’s style. The entrance gates of the temple compound are also decorated with two dragons that guard the temple. BTN

Sea Plane Opens Tourism Potential of West Buleleng

his extraordinary breakthrough should be resumed from all sides. The marine beauty of West Buleleng and Banyuwedang like Pemuteran is quite mesmerizing.

It does not lose competitiveness against that of other regions. This area is not only suitable for diving, but also begins to be eyed for a sea plane tour.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, I Nyoman Sutrisna, expressed his desire to implement a sea plane tour having been inspired by a number of tourism stakeholders. It emerged after the trial made some time ago. “When viewed from above, the sea looks very beautiful and so does the West Bali National Park (TNBB),” he said on Thursday (Mar. 2).

The breakthrough, he argued, is suitable to be implemented as part of the efforts in increasing the number of tourist visits. It just needs to be supported with licensing, mainly from central government through the ministry of transportation and the management of the West Bali National Park (TNBB). “The aircraft used can also land in the sea. Well, we have recommended completing the licensing from the directorate general of air and sea transportation and so is from the TNBB as well as others,” he said.

He mentioned if such tourism can be applied it will not spend much time. “According to information, it only takes 25 minutes from Denpasar. The aircraft is also quite comfortable,” he said. BTN

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Bali Mula Unik

Nature Tourism Good for Spiritual Activity cious plants are available so as to create a cool and peaceful atmosphere. They exude different auras, so that invite everyone to linger in this area. Local communities and travelers often use the location for meditation and yoga. Moreover, in the eastern region sits the temple named Taman Nirhyra Sudamala Jelantik with two showers that make this location more solemn.

A shower of Taman Nirhyra Sudamala Jelantik is commonly used to do purificatory rite (melukat), while another is used for healing. “On auspicious day such as full moon, new moon, kajeng kliwon and other days, many Balinese people perform purificatory rite or invoke healing holy water here,” said the owner who is also Operations Manager of the attraction, I Nyoman Cendekiawan.

Local people believe that water of the shower can help cure colic,

smallpox, urination disorder, high blood pressure and other diseases.

Water of the shower can also be drunk directly based on the results of laboratory check. People that will perform purificatory rite will put offerings first, have a bath in the shower and perform worship. When getting thirsty, visitors can take water of the shower in a bottle.

In the temple area, travelers often practice yoga. They do not need to spread a mat because there has been a clean and soft grass. If unsatisfied, they can resume the activity the following day.

Travelers can stay in a traditional house with a capacity of six people.

“Travelers from Australia, Russia and Denmark ever stayed at this lodge,” he said.

When wishing to enjoy the atmosphere for the whole night, travelers can make a camp in the area prepared. The management will set up a tent and campfire. Then, it is ready to do the next activities together. Self-cooking activity is available because the officer has prepared a variety of equipment.

However, when getting lazy, travelers can order food to local staff.

Bali Mula Unik also offers beautiful places to have selfie. The location is above the Wos River with classic bridge made of solid wood.

In the vicinity, grows large palm.

Teenagers often use this location to immortalize their memories. There are two locations of selfie that are

Teaming up with ASITA, Jembrana Seriously Promotes Its Tourism

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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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Buleleng Government Office: Pahlawan Street 1st Singaraja, Bali - Indonesia Ph. (0362) 21146, Email: humasbuleleng@yahoo.com, Website : www.bulelengkab.go.id

eriousness of the government of Jembrana to build tourism is not only demonstrated by Bull-racing Center building and revitalizing a number of tourist destinations. However, it is also indicated by the promotion of a number of tourist destinations and cultural attractions in Jembrana. To promote the destination and tourist attraction, Deputy Regent of Jembrana, Made Kembang Hartawan, had an audience with the Association of the Indonesia Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Bali at the office of ASITA Bali at Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday (Mar. 2).

Welcomed by the Chairman of ASITA Bali Ketut Ardana and administrators ASITA Bali, Deputy Regent Kembang was present with the Head of the Jembrana Tourism and Culture Agency, Spokesperson Komang Suparta and Head of Tourism Office Nyoman Wenten. In the hearing, Deputy Regent Kembang presented a number of tourist destinations to ASITA Bali. Some of the destinations include Gilimanuk Bay with Karang Sewu, Jagatnatha Botanical Garden, Intelligent Platform of National Road and a number of other destinations. “Destinations like intelligent platform at Rambutsiwi and Jagatnatha Botanical Garden are still in progress.

They are targeted to complete this year,” said Kembang.

Other than tourist destinations, he also submitted an annual calendar of cultural attractions including traditional boat race, buffalo race, wetland buffalo race, jegog competition, pigeon race and cultural parade. “A number of tourist attractions are certainly very unique to be visited such as the buffalo race, wetland buffalo race and jegog that cannot even be found in any place in the world. Hopefully, this calendar of event could be sold by ASITA through tour packages that will be able to bring in more travelers to Jembrana and the time will not be shifted. In addition, we ask for suggestions from the ASITA for tourism development in Jembrana,” said Kembang.

After the presentation, Ketut Ardana said that the tourism potential owned by Jembrana presented by deputy regent is very interesting. Ardana suggested that local government should immediately make video that promotes the tourist destinations and attractions having been presented. Additionally, Ardana suggested local government to participate in a number of travel fairs like the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair because it will be very effective to promote tourism.

He also added that sanitation facilities at tourist destinations such as toilet are also important. “It would be better if the local government could invite us to a number of tourist destinations and cultural attractions, so that the ASITA members reaching 405 companies can provide direct assessment about the tourist destinations which are eligible for sale. If there are destinations worth selling, certainly they would not be difficult to make a package for the promotion. In addition, the fixed calendar of cultural attractions will be certainly helpful,” said Ardana.

Deputy Regent Kembang highly appreciated to the suggestions extended by the experienced agencies in the handling of tourism business. “After this meeting, we will invite the ASITA members to Jembrana to see in person a number of tourist destinations. The suggestion on the making of promotional video and sanitation standards will certainly become an input to further make improvement in the future. Of course, the suggestions are very nice and will get a special attention,” he said. On that occasion, the district government also submitted the calendar of activities held in Jembrana that usually draws many visitors in August to the ASITA management. BTN

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’10-New Bali’ Needs USD 20 Billion hen wishing to get a big fish, the bait should be big as well. Aside from the bait, patience, diligence and fishing strategies must also be understood. Probably, this analogy is quite appropriate with the context of creating new opportunities in bringing in more travelers.

This time, central government aggressively develops the ’10-New Bali.’ While the total investment required reaches USD 20 billion. But within five years, the government is only able to provide 30 percent of it from the state and regional budgets. Currently, the investment of private sector is awaited to realize the development of tourism and supporting infrastructure for the ’10-New Bali.’ “We are sorry to my Bali friends for borrowing the name of Bali. It is easiest to sell Indonesia by using the name of Bali,” said Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, in the press conference of the Regional Investment Forum (RIF) at the BNDCC, Nusa Dua, on Thursday (Feb. 23).

According to Arief, of the investment worth USD 20 billion, USD 10 billion or about IDR 100 trillion is allocated for pub-

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always crowded. Every day, after school hours, students and teenagers are already crowded to take pictures.

Different atmosphere can be seen on school holidays, where young people are doing activities on the river. They take photographs in wet condition under the Yeh Santen waterfall and play tubing or just have a shower. “Other than children from Gianyar, there are also many teenagers from Buleleng, Tabanan and Denpasar frequently visiting this location,” he added.

Bali Mula Unik is indeed very good to perform outbound, meeting, birthday celebration and other

activities. Students, government agencies and other social organizations also use this location to do their outdoor activities.

Moreover, some agencies often choose Bali Mula Unik as their meeting venue. “This venue is supported by some facilities such as parking space, restrooms, restaurants and others,” he said.

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lic infrastructure and utilities such as water, telephone and electricity. Then, the remaining IDR 100 trillion is allocated for private amenities such as resorts and hotels. Related to the infrastructure, the government can only provide IDR 30 trillion or 30 percent.

Actually, the World Bank has been willing to help but only amounts to USD 200 million or around IDR 2.6 trillion.

“Just now there was a question, is it possible for investors to invest in public infrastructure and utilities such as toll roads, seaports and airports? Anyway, it’s okay and must be allowed because we the government have to be very realistic. We are only capable of realizing as much as 30 percent,” he explained.

Arief wanted that private sector can be invited to build public infrastructure. His ministry has even submitted to the ministry of transportation and ministry of public works and housing (PUPR) in order to involve private sector in the infrastructure development. It includes in the airport construction in North Bali, where the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) Angkasa Pura 1 is suggested to coop-

erate with investor.

“Investors from Canada or the Netherlands are okay, but the spearhead is the SOEs. Mr. Governor if the government and the public have agreed with the proposal of the second airport in Bali, please write a letter to the minister of transportation with the copy to minister of tourism, we will support,” he added.

Deputy Governor of Bali, Ketut Sudikerta, said that governor of Bali already sent a letter to the minister of transportation. Currently it just needs to wait for the presentation of the investors to be granted the location permit.

He said there are two investors interested in building the airport in North Bali from domestic and foreign company. Domestic investor wants to build an airport on mainland, while the foreign investor wants to build an airport on the sea. “It will be shared with our SOEs,” he said.

Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Thomas Lembong, said that tourism is the new spearhead of a government’s effort to increase investment. His board with the ministry of tourism proactively

markets the investment potential in the tourism sector and the supporting infrastructure to more than 400 investors and potential investors attending the RIF. Fifty percent of the participants are foreign investors. “Tourism sector and one thing that is no less important is the supporting infrastructure that will become a priority sector to attract domestic and foreign investors,” he said.

According to Thomas, the business opportunities arising from the supporting infrastructure must be optimally utilized by investors.

“This sector has very great prospects when viewed the existing data. Investment growth of the sector reaches 18 percent per year,” he explained.

Over the past five years, the contribution of tourism sector to total realization of the investments sits at the level of 2.2 percent or IDR 51.2 trillion. Based on the data of BKPM in 2016, the domestic investment in tourism sector reached IDR 2.2 trillion, while foreign investment reached IDR 12.8 trillion, bringing the total investment of IDR 15 trillion in the tourism sector. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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ISI Denpasar Opens Art Postgraduate Program The Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar officially opened a postgraduate program in art studies. It is the only one postgraduate art study in Bali and the third one in Indonesia after the ISI Solo (Surakarta) and ISI Yogyakarta. “ISI Denpasar has received a decree from the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education No.137/KPT/I/2017 on February 8, 2017,” said Rector Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha, recently. ccompanied by Deputy Rector I Prof. Dr. Nyoman Artayasa, Prof. Arya said that his college had been waiting for the decree for two years as passing through long process. Other than accommodating the creation and assessment, the postgraduate program proposed also accommodates presentation of the arts.

This aspect distinguishes it from the other art colleges. “In this case, we have unique characteristics,” he said.

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so that it can better accommodate the capability of each candidate.

Students having the capability of writing will be given the opportunity to present the works of art based on he arts.

Prof. Arya said that the opening of postgraduate program at the ISI Denpasar received positive responses from some circles. The art colleges of other regions such as Padang Panjang, Bandung and the art practitioners at home and overseas gave a good response as well.

“The art colleges of other regions would like to send their lectures to ISI Denpasar,” he said.

Nevertheless, early registration is scheduled to be held in September 2017 with a target of 10 doctoral

candidates for the first session. “We intentionally limit the candidate in the first session because ISI Denpasar wants to achieve doctoral graduates who actually become a pilot. “Our consideration is that a doctor of the art should have a plan of dissertation and topic as well as we’d like to know their daily life. So, we select them tightly,” he said.

The presence of postgraduate program will open the opportunity to the art performers in Bali. It will be supported by approximately 10 teaching professionals in their field who already have works and international journals with Scopus index. Currently, the ISI Denpasar has had six professors and will bring in guest lecturers in accordance with the talent of students. “This program is expected to accelerate the achievement of the vision of the ISI Denpasar to become the leading center for the art campus based on local wisdom and universal vision,” said Prof.

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Festive Celebration of Bale Udang Ubud’s Third Anniversary

Have a Nice Holiday in Bali, His Majesty King Salman ndeed, many foreign Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nefigures that have come hru (India), Prime Minister Nikita to Bali Khrushchev (USSR), and spent Queen Juliana and holidays. They are Prince Bernhard (the ranging from worldNetherlands), Crown class artists, actors Prince Akihito and and movie actresses, Princess Michiko (Jasportsmen, politipan), President Ne cians, presidents and Win (Burma), Prince so forth. They come, Norodom Sihanouk spend holidays and (Cambodia), and the return to their respecUN Secretary Gentive countries. Proberal Javier Perez de ably there is a few Cuellar will not come ‘frenzies’ when they to Bali. They will nevGde Palgunadi will come and have er set foot in Bali if the palgunadigde@yahoo.com been in Bali. island is just ‘an ordiCertainly their arrivnary’ one. Definitely, al gets great attention. Conversethere are very attractive things ly, their arrivals are even not moniso that they come and enjoy the tored. Their arrival is incognito. It beauty of the island. is then known to the public when That is why His Majesty the they have uploaded their holidays King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin to social media. Of course, they Abdulaziz al-Saud considered it go to Bali just for a vacation, not necessary to extend his holidays for business or for media coverin Bali. With a very large entouage. They want to find serenity so rage, approximately 1,500 peothey need to be treated as ordiple and the support of hundreds nary citizen in general. They want of tons of logistics and other deto have a promenade without bevices, this indicates that this very ing disrupted, so that no one conspecial guest has been really fallsiders if they are celebrity or very en in love. Apparently it is not diffiimportant person. cult to feel, know and then decide It could be like that. But somethat the noble entourage of the times, there is a special treatment Arabian Peninsula indeed pays because this has something to special attention to Bali. It seems do with safety matters. It also inno doubt. Some sons of King Salvolves the reputation as well as man are also reported to have responsibility of the host country. come for several times to Bali.

For the class of celebrities, it is What can be drawn as an imokay. Athlete of the world does not portant matter? Actually the same matter when mingling with local lesson can be learned from a vacommunity. However, it is not for riety of travelers that have come the head of state, president, prime to Bali. Indeed Bali has a magnet. minister or others. For the ‘ordiTherefore, let us maintain, guard nary’ head of state, it is okay not and take care of the magnet so to be too tight. that the strength will not fade Mick Jagger or Julia Roberts, away. There are many ways we for example, can have a promecan do. One of which is caring nade leisurely without the need for for this island. King Salman has extra tight security. Many people taught us a lot of how we should know but only a look, say hello or do more so that we do not only perhaps now will ask for a selfie. love but also feel for. Indications Certainly, this will not be intended of the king guarding the two holy for a very special guest. Balinese cities of Mecca and Medina are people are very friendly. Otherso clear. Diversity in race, ethnicwise, Rudolf Bonnet, Le Mayeur, ity, religion and class is not a reaWalter Spies and others would not son not to love. There is a sense get interested to come. of universal equality in loving and Similarly, the other heads of feeling for the creations of the Alstate such as President Josip mighty. Have a nice holiday, His Broz Tito (Yugoslavia), PresiMajesty King Salman! B N dent Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam),

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elebration of the third anniversary of Bale Udang Ubud took place festively and full of familial atmosphere. With the theme ‘Incredible of Glory’ the event was prepared by and for the employees of the Bale Udang Ubud. Peak of the celebration was filled with the cone cutting by Herry Antolis, Managing Director of Avilla Hospitality and then submitted to Acting Operations Manager of the Bale Udang Ubud, Nyoman Wijana.

The event was started with religious activity namely prayers conducted by Candra as the shareholder of the Bale Udang Ubud.

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“Since Bali is a religious destination, we always start every activity with prayers,” said Candra.

Corporate General Manager of the Avilla Hospitality, Agung Darma Suyasa, said that Bale Udang Ubud is a new restaurant located at Ubud tourism village. To that end, it must be strong in the face of competition.

“To achieve this target, we must be willing to work in accordance with our respective duties,” he said.

In the meantime, the Acting Operations Manager, Komang Wijana, said that the theme has tremendous significance. It is a dream after three years of fighting that has not reached the target. “We started from a dream, so that we can measure the strength. At least, we are able to grow our faith in order to compete in the culinary world,” he said.

Bale Udang Ubud offers the ambiance in the form of a beau-

tiful surrounding view. It is located above the pool, and beside it sits active paddy fields. Visitors can also play with fish to relieve stress with two packs of free food.

“Bale Udang has typical menus of shrimp and carp. Since Ubud is famous for its fried duck, we then also prepares duck menus to make additional option,” he added.

All the ingredients are fresh fish, so that it feels different.

“Many Chinese travelers like to eat here. Domestic travelers and local people are also always crowded especially on feast days, such as Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others. In the celebration of Valentine’s Day is also crowded and visitors must stand in line,” said Wijana.

Then, associated with the third anniversary, explained Wijana, various activities were held in accordance with the incredible theme, where all the parties are confident to achieve tremendous success.

It was started with pilgrimage by saying prayers together at Sakenan Temple, Narmada Temple, Tanah Kilap Temple and Uluwatu Temple. “For CSR activities, we do at Seronggo Kaja village namely to a child who is left to re-marry by his mother, while his father dead,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

Tunas Harapan Jaya School Sends Teacher to Australia This Year ombination of hard work, integrity, commitment and sincere intention causes the achievement to be within easy reach. After 2015, Principal of the SMP Tunas Harapan Jaya (THJ) junior high school, Putu Dewi Saraswati, signed a sister school agreement with Coffs Harbor Christian Community School in Sydney, Australia, the cooperation is continued in 2017. THJ will send a teacher for the orientation during 1-2 years in Sydney. “This is the realization of cooperation established last year,” explained the Trustee of the El Samaritan Foundation Dr. John Ketut Pantja.

The teacher to be sent is Made Ray Justin Anastasius, the son of the couple Reverend Ketut Sudiana with Dewi Saraswati. This teacher is a graduate of Biological Sciences of the Sanatana Dharma University, Yogyakarta. According to John Pantja, this proves the role of all parties at school and the foundation having worked hard to provide the best for the advancement of school. Surely, this can also become a reference for parents to choose quality schools for their children in the future.

Achievement of the SMP Tunas Harapan Jaya (THJ) in the academic year 2015/2016 is ranked eighth in the national examination throughout the Bali Province. In the meantime, in the 2016/2017 academic year was ranked seventh in Bali. Of course, these achievements are expected to continuously move to higher level. It is very possible because the solidity of the El Samaritan Foundation, teachers, students and parents has run well.

“In addition to solidity and cooperation, the achievement was also begun when hiring teachers namely that of kindergarten, elementary and junior high school.

We recruit young teachers of scholar and master degree,” said John Ketut Pantja which is also one of the senior figures of Bali tourism.

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kinship are also established between the teachers, staff and foundation. The slogan ‘Your Every Action Must Be Done with Love’ becomes a single binder of togetherness in grabbing best achievement. Willpower, determination and integrity of the education provider are also accompanied by the provision of facilities for students.

There are many positive activities that could be followed by students at this school in accordance with their interests and talents. They can choose extracurricular activities like swimming at private pool, indoor basketball, karate, Balinese dance, drum band, futsal and so forth.

“In the brochure of the THJ, we write the school’s tagline ‘Fighting Poverty through Education,”’ said John Ketut Pantja. Originally it was a dream, but with hard work we believe that we can achieve the dream. “Dream, Believe, Achieve,” said Pantja. There are some names that have the competence and dedication in this educational institution. Other than John Ketut Pantja as trustee of the foundation, Elisabeth Pantja Lallo, a former lecturer at Udayana University serves as supervisor, Made Edy Putra Pantja as chairman, graduated from Drexell University of Philadelphia, the USA, who is also Director of PT Tour East Indonesia.

In the meantime, principal of the junior high school is occupied by Putu Dewi Saraswati Pantja, principal of kindergarten by Maykel Y. Tampubolon and principal of elementary school by Ni Ketut Sucahrini. The elementary and junior high school holds A accreditation, while the kindergarten holds B accreditation. B N (BTN/055)

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CHARCOAL FOR CHILDREN Brings Communities Together Australian Consul General Launches “Drawing Future” Exhibition enpasar, 27 February 2017: Local artists, designers and the creative communities came together for the “Charcoal For Children”, a free program designed to empow-

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shops participated by 103 children, 35 volunteers and 6 artists, the collaborative artworks by the artists and children participants are now displayed in the “Drawing Future” exhibition officiated by the Australian Consul General Dr Helena Studdert on Friday 24th February 2017.

The Australian Consulate General in Bali is the main partner for the “Charcoal For Children” program, demonstrating their commitment to artistic and cultural development among children in Bali. It is also a show of support to the founders of CushCush Gallery who are Australian alumni benefitted from a quality creative education in RMIT Melbourne.

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Cak Dance Accompanied with Percussion Music nnovative Cak Dance really amazed hundreds of spectators at the art performance entitled ‘Klungkung Dancing’ at the open stage of Puputan Klungkung Monument on Saturday night (Feb. 25). The Cak Dance presented by hundreds of high school students was coupled with the sound of percussion instrument such as jimbe, drums and rhythmic instrument such as cymbals. The ‘Klungkung Dancing’ event held once a month by the district government is really drawing the attention of residents.

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in the Cak Dance presented by the students of SMAN 2 Semarapura is the innovation and modern style. The Cak Dance performance tells about the story of famous King Iswarya and the Empress Ni Diah Tantri. The empress Diah Tantri tells story about two kings namely King Lion and King Mandaka who equally control the forest and always fight because they have a different understanding.

Both kings were eventually killed in a fierce battle.

The dance instructor, Wayan Diana, said that the innovative Cak Dance combined with percussion instrument has ever been featured in the performance of Nawanatya Bali Mandara, Denpasar, last year.

However, to re-stage he does not require a long time. “For his performance, it takes me only a week to make the preparation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the ‘Klungkung Dancing’ program is part of a breakthrough program namely the Gema Santi of Klungkung district.

With this program, the local government seeks to preserve the arts and culture through the art performing held once every month.

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riawati hopes that the “Charcoal For Children” program will promote creativity in children by emphasizing on the generation and expression of ideas in a non-evaluative learning framework. She also hopes that creativity will help children to develop their critical thinking and innovative problemsolving skills.

The six artists who conducted the 3 workshops are I Wayan Sujana ‘Suklu’, Reno Ganesha, Noella Roos, Nyoman Wijaya, Natisa Jones and Budi Agunf Kuswara ‘Kabul’. To them, it is a way to inspire the next generation and give back to the community.

The opening of the “Drawing Future” exhibition at CushCush Gallery was attended by approximately 100 guests. The exhibition is open to the public and will run from 27 February to 13 May 2017 at CushCush Gallery. Collaborative artworks by the artists and children are sold to raise funds for future “Charcoal For Children” program and LagiLagi projects.

The next installation of “Charcoal For Children” is scheduled to start in September 2017. Themed “Play Play”, it will consist of 3 workshops designed to ignite the children’s interest in performing arts by using charcoal as a medium. B N (BTN/r)

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I.G.A.N Darma Suyasa: o you know why Bali Island becomes unique destination? It happens because the people have a noble personality. Prioritizing the nature of mutual cooperation and kinship, the community on this Island of the Gods is able to maintain the tradition of its ancestors. “Bali becomes special because the people are friendly, honest and having inborn culture,” said Virginie Sandstrom, General Manager of Harris Resort Kuta Beach amid BTN/bud the Aerobic Competition 2017.

Unfortunately, added Virginie, only a few Balinese people that have ambition to be a leader or to occupy an important position at workplace.

Balinese people having occupied top management at the hotel can be counted on fingers. “I always encourage them (the Balinese of her men) to be a manager. However, many of them do not want to be a manager because they are busy at their home village,” she explained.

She always promotes her employees, so as to provide a better life for their family. Besides, the Balinese people can also manage a hotel and get high salary. “I usually encourage by providing them with training and learning continuously. Currently, I’ve managed to drive about seven people to become general manager (GM),” she said.

Then, how long have you been a GM? This woman who loves to stay in Bali claimed to have been 16 years as a GM or since she came to Bali in 2001. At first, she was the GM at the Mercure Kuta Beach, Alam Kulkul and Grand Istana Rama. From 2008 she has worked with Harris Kuta Beach. “The key is diligent in exercising to make the body stay in good shape, mind peaceful and comfortable as well as the sleep healthy,” she added.

As a key in serving guests, people must stay healthy by exercising.

Healthy people will definitely serve guests more patiently, calmly, positively and the body becomes more balanced. “I relieve stress after working by doing exercise. I have to be always healthy so that I can do my hobby in the field of tourism. I love tourism since childhood, so that it must be kept up to feel tired,” she added.

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Competition Getting Fiercer and Crazier ompetition of room rates is worsened lately. To get guests, hotel managements do not hesitate to cut their rates to the lowest point. “Although the tourist arrival does not increase, it’s claimed to have met the target, but the accommodation growth is also high.

This needs a special strategy to get guests,” said Corporate General Manager of Avilla Hospitality, IGAN Darma Suyasa. Despite the high demand, the supply is much higher and then what happens is like the current condition in Bali.

Darma Suyasa said the uncontrolled growth of accommodation happens due to the emergence of unfair competition. “Inevitably, we must improve the quality to make it competitive. Our property is different and targeted for different market,” he said.

In terms of corporation perspective, explained Darma Suyasa, the management of the property in 2016 is challenging. Crazy room rate competition allows guests to choose the best. Other than in terms of room rates, it also has something to do with how to get quality room at appropriate prices. In 2017, he is still optimistic but realistic. “The key is to find our added value, focused target and readiness to change any time. Bali stays excellent. Finding the right market becomes one of the key factors,” he said.

According to him, the government factor is also important in overcoming the competition. The government should begin to regulate the accommodation growth in Bali. Aside from South Bali, it must also consider Bali as a whole because each region has its own potential. It will result in even growth and

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create a destination in terms of quality, not quantity.

“At first, it must be controlled internally, instead of externally. Such internal arrangement of the products is meant to address the external challenges,” he said.

The man who is active in the PHRI Badung and IHGMA Committee added that what to do is synergizing with the government that has the authority and other stakeholders. However, the regulations remain in the government with any kinds of legal instruments.

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Badung Boosts European Tourism Market * Starting from Amsterdam, the Netherlands UROPEAN region remains to become a promising tourism market. For this reason, the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) of Badung is still boosting this potential market by organizing a series of sales mission starting from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

“The trip of this tourism mission is started here, and then resumed to Paris, Munich and ultimately attending the ITB Berlin in Germany,” said Chief of the BPPD Badung, IGN Ray Suryawijaya, who is currently still in Amsterdam.

This event poses the collaboration of the ministry of tourism of Indonesia and the government of Badung. Additionally, this sales mission is supported

by Garuda Indonesia, VITO and the Embassy of Indonesia in the Netherlands. The activity in the Netherlands is accompanied by the Indonesian Ambassador, I Gusti Wesaka Puja, and Deputy to Overseas Marketing of the Ministry of Tourism, Prof. I Gede Pitana.

Vivacity of prospective travelers in the Netherlands, said Ray Suryawijaya, who is also Chairman of the PHRI Badung, is very high. It is indicated by the very responsive buyers in the Netherlands.

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participants obtained a positive response. “European market share is very potential for Bali in particular and Indonesia in general,” said Ray. After the table top event at The Grand Sofitel Amsterdam on Thursday (Mar. 1) ended, it was resumed with a special discussion with the ministry of tourism, Ambassador Wesaka Puja, VITO, Garuda Indonesia as well as other participants. It is meant to evaluate and prepared a new strategy in the context of cooperation to build a better future.

When talking about numbers, he said, there is an increase of about 22 percent. This means to have surpassed the target. Tourist arrival in 2016 reached 5 million people. Badung district with several potential tourist attractions is surely profited from these facts. “As chairman of the BPPD, I much appreciate to the Regent of Badung, Giri Prasta, for all the dedication and commitment to promote tourism for the benefit of society of Badung and Bali in general,” he said.

The promotion carried out in Europe is a clear, measurable and efficient measure. After the series of sales mission to Europe, Ray invited all tourism stakeholders to make synergistic movement and make Bali tourism more advanced. Thus, Bali has higher competitiveness that results in more significant output.

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Admire Spectacular Burst of Waves at Water Blow of Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Beach is one of the resort areas located in the southern part of the Island of Bali and is often used to organize international events such as the APEC Summit and the United Nations Conference so that it is frequently visited by the leaders of various countries. Other than offering the beauty of the beach, Nusa Dua area also hosts many five-star hotels making it a favorite place for those important occasions.

Nusa Dua tourist area is nicely organized and gives the impression of luxury. Sanitation and shade trees are well maintained.

Virtually every international hotel in the area has a beautiful garden and it can be said that the gardens in Nusa Dua are the most beautiful on the Island of Bali. Nusa Dua Beach has tranquil waves making it safe and suitable for a holiday destination. Sitting back and relaxing on the beach under tropical sun while enjoying beautiful panoramic coastline is certainly very pleasant.

With the predicate as the best destination, the coastal area of Nusa Dua has a total of 25 hotels with approximately 4,000 rooms. In Nusa Dua area, guests can choose hotels with facilities

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according to their taste. If wishing to get luxurious facilities, there are five-star hotels like the Grand Hyatt, St. Regis or Nusa Dua Beach Hotel with varied room rates depending on the type and grade of the hotel room. To find a cheaper hotel, guests can choose the other star-rated hotels around Nusa Dua. Like the hotels, there are also many restaurants in Nusa Dua along the road section heading for Nusa Dua to the lips of its shores. The menus offered are varied, such as Balinese cuisine, European cuisine and Japanese cuisine. When spending holiday to a destination, it seems incomplete without purchasing souvenirs. Well, your favorite souvenirs are widely sold in the local area like at souvenir shops. There, guests can buy a wide range of Balinese accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, glasses, mugs, fans, ashtrays and silver jewelry. Moreover, there are also various T-shirts, beach sarong, shoes, sandals, and fashion with Balinese typical motif.

Another interesting object in the coastal area of Nusa Dua is the small island named the Peninsula Island. On this island sits the statue of Rama and Lakshmana with the height of approximately nine meters. Underneath there is a room holding a giant Vedic Scripture with a size of 2 square meters.

Around the statue there are different types of trees planted directly by the ambassadors and the leaders of some countries as a form of friendship with Indonesia.

At the eastern end, there is a cluster of volcanic rocks known as the Water Blow. This is one of the famous coastal areas in ​​Nusa Dua. This rock formation is located directly on the seafront so that the pounding waves are booming and making spectacular high bursts. Location of the Water Blow is right behind the Grand Hyatt. To get there, visitors must come into the area of ITDC ​​Nusa Dua. At first when entering the area of Water Blow there are gates of white stone where the name of Water Blow is inscribed on it. Next to the gates, there is a gravestone that reads a warning to visitors in order to be careful all the times. After that, explore the path neatly arranged to the edge of the cliff.

Water Blow is not a beach because it only has the cliff hit by the waves of the Indian Ocean. As being blocked by a steep cliff, the incoming waves powerfully crash on the rocks and are then blown up.

If you make a visit in July, August and September, it is the season of the highest waves reaching up to a height of 20 meters. Visitors really admire it, but do not get too close to the edge of the cliff due to frequent accidents.

In the meantime, the beach in the south of Nusa Dua is relatively deserted so that it is preferred by foreign travelers because there are bars with typical lounge chairs put on the beach.

As the beach of Bali in general, the beach of Nusa Dua also has good waves for surfing activities and there are many surfboard rental in the area. Location of the best waves is usually on the south side of the beach.

Berawa Beach Becomes Playground of Surfing Lovers erawa Beach in Canggu area growing like mushrooms in rainy sea- More travelers in need of peace will An interesting point offered by has developed quite well Since the development of tourism enjoy natural atmosphere as well as stay Berawa Beach is the extreme wave B because the surrounding son. industry in Bali is quite well, sometimes in the Canggu area. because it is located in the South of

safari, Canggu Club and pilgrimage destination on Seseh Beach.

Apart from having good and enchanting waves, Berawa Beach also presents a beautiful natural scenery, especially during sunset time. The atmosphere is very quiet, giving better privacy than its neighboring beaches like Legian and Petitenget.

locations are possible to be developed into tourist destination if managed properly. Many villas are

travelers are also looking for an alternative to Kuta and Legian, so that Canggu located next to them also gets the impact.

Talking about coastal tourist attraction in Bali seems never-ending.

Although the island is fairly small, it has numerous hidden pearls. Berawa Beach, for instance, located in the same coastline as Petitenget, Batubelig and Canggu, is located at Berawa hamlet, Canggu. Local high waves become an attractive place for surfers. It can be taken approximately 20 minutes by car or motorcycle from Kuta and turn left on the road section to Tanah Lot. Lately, Berawa Beach sufficiently develops because the beach is actually not too far from the glamour of Kuta or Canggu tourist destination earlier known by travelers coming on holidays to Bali.

Road access to Berawa Beach can pass through Batubelig, but, and the best is through the access adjacent to the Villa Legong Keraton precisely located on the Berawa Beach.

the Bali Island directly getting in touch with the Indian Ocean. For surfing lovers, here is the right playground.

Atmosphere of this coastal area is quieter and emptier of visitors. Local residents commonly spend time and relieve fatigue during holidays or weekends, so that travelers can more freely enjoy this beautiful nature. Ocean view on the Berawa Beach can adequately make every visitor feel at home. When wishing to enjoy the beauty of Berawa Beach maximally, simply stay for a few days in this area. There are many types of villa rentals, resorts and homestays.

Superiority of Berawa Beach lies in the beautiful coast and proximity to various tourist facilities, airport and tranquility. So, Berawa Beach is worth choosing as destination considering there are many objects around the Berawa Beach such as Tanah Lot, horseback

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intamani tourist area in Bangli County is not only famous for its beautiful mountain and lake scenery. This destination also offers a natural hot spring located in the mountainous shore of Lake Batur.

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is also believed to have medicinal properties for curing diseases, especially skin diseases. This natural s hot spring is located in the area of Toyabungkah, Batur village, Bangli County.

This tourist attraction is about 80 kilometers east of Denpasar. Here, visitors can bathe in the natural hot spring pool, sourcing from Mount Batur. At this location, tourists can feel the sensation of hot water shower with a temperature of 38-39 degrees Celsius. In addition to refreshing the body and mind, the hot shower at this place is also believed to be efficacious for the treatment of diseases, especially skin diseases.

Batur Temple atur temple which is more with the name Ulun B familiar Danu Temple is known as

beautiful temple in Bali.

The temple exists very close with Mount Batur exactly the southwestern slope of Mount Batur. Even, there is Lake Batur at the foot of the Mount Batur makes the beauty of the temple more complete. At that place, the weather is very fresh; there are many fruit sellers along the way at the location.

Batur Temple is located precisely in Kalanganyar Village, Kintamani District, Bangli.

The ceremony at this

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temple is held annually called Ngusaba Kadasa. The great eruption of Mount Batur in 1917 had destroyed everything except the highest God’s shrine at the temple. Then due to the initiative village chief along with other village prominent figures decided to bring the remaining shrine to be built again on a higher ground, at the present place.

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Ancient Wayang Wong at Kubu Village

arangasem culture office is trying to encourage residents of Kubu customary village to maintain the regeneration of this art in order to remain sustainable. Head of the Karangasem Culture Agency, Putu Arnawa, said the reconstruction process was carried out and ran quite well last year.

As a result, the potential of sacred (wali) dance that was made very sacred by local communities can now be reconstructed with the involvement of ISI Denpasar. To

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preserve it well, the regeneration process must be going on pretty well. Moreover, the potential of this sacred art was almost extinct due to the difficulty of carrying out the regeneration of the dancers.

“To ensure this regeneration process goes well, we have emphasized on customary villages to aggressively disseminate the program to children,” asked Arnawa.

Customary village, said Arnawa, currently has committed to providing coaching by degrees. Local government will also continue to monitor the coaching after pains-

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takingly reconstructing the sacred dance. Arnawa added that the other potential arts having got its fame in the past, but almost extinct because of the same problem, will be rediscovered. Currently, a team has been making data collection in the field, so that it can be preserved, either as the potential art, tourist attraction or complement of sacred ritual at villages.

Reconstruction process had been carried out by involving around six dancers and gamelan music instructors. It started by checking various masks and

Regent of Tabanan Achieves ‘Harmony Award’ s an appreciation of the ministry of religious affairs to the quality strengthening of interfaith harmony in Tabanan, it presented Harmony Award to the Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti. It was given directly amid the opening of the National Working Meeting of the Ministry of Religious Affairs 2017 held at Hotel Mercure Ancol on Sunday (Feb. 26).

The meeting was attended by all echelons I and II of the ministry of religious affairs, leadership of religious university all over Indonesia, leadership of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, the head of the regional religious affairs throughout Indonesia and several other heads of the regions. Minister for Religious Affairs, Lukman Hakim Saifuddin, said that the award was given to the regional leader because she has been considered to have contributed outstanding and best services to religious harmony.

“Other than in the achievement of the ministry of religious affairs last year, it also includes the development and implementation of the mission of the ministry of religious affairs in maintaining religious life,” said Lukman.

Harmony Award is an appreciation and recognition of the ministry of religious affairs for the contributions and initiation of various parties considered to have been successful in maintaining and facilitating the activities of religious communities. The assessment is carried out by the research and development agency of the ministry of religious affairs with reference to various aspects, including the aspects of budgetary support and policy support by the local government.

Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, after receiving the award said that she was very thankful if assessed to have been successful in maintaining religious harmony in Tabanan. “I am here to represent all the people of Tabanan and very grateful for this award. This means that we managed to provide a positive aura for religious harmony, where harmony is the key to achieve success in development,” said Regent Eka. Regent Eka has strong confidence that the presence of harmony, mutual love, peace and mutual support will help achieve together the vision and mission of the program heading for a better life.

“In Tabanan, we always maintain harmony by staying in touch, maintaining peace and discussing all the problems. With the communication and good relationship, we will find together the solution to every problem. So, there are no problems that enlarge and finally disrupt the harmony,” continued Eka. With the award, she admitted to be proud of the people of Tabanan because they really understand about the purpose and meaning of the harmony itself.

“We may not distinguish ourselves just due to practicing different religion. Conversely, the differences should be seen as a beautiful thing. Do not just see the difference, but see also the similarities because if only emphasizes on differences, there will never be harmony,” she said.

“Today, I see that religion is often used as a means and politicized. I’ve never received such a thing in Tabanan because we should keep the religion like what we do to culture. Do not let the difference make us apart,” he said.

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other accessories. Conditions of the masks and other equipment are very alarming. Since the wayang wong has no longer been performed, a number of masks are found unkempt and almost destroyed. Luckily, during the reconstruction process, these historical objects can still be repaired and saved.

At that time, the culture and tourism agency along with the ISI Denpasar began by discovering back the storyline and puppet characters commonly used as the basis of the wayang wong storyline there. Ultimately, it obtained some storylines such as the “Kumbakarna Seized” or the “Death of Kumbakarna.” Based on the storylines, the ISI Denpasar drafted the storyline, adjusted the characters and created the dance movement. It is a part of our duty, both as discovery, preservation and development.

Local people are very excited to welcome the reconstruction process of the wayang wong. Since long time ago, people have wanted the regeneration that could revive and resume the artistic heritage of the sacred dance tradition to support a variety of sacred rituals at local village. “At that time, our officers must be willing to wait for them till evening. Local people could only perform the exercise at night because they are busy at work from morning till evening,” he said.

In the past, wayang wong dance was often performed as a sacred dance to support various rituals at Ban village such as at Puseh Temple or other temples at local village.

Regeneration is hard to do because most of local younger generations work in diaspora or outside the village. Especially in Karangasem, a number of villages in other subdistricts are still working to preserve the wayang wong. They include Wates village in Selat subdistrict, Selumbung village (Manggis) as well as Pempatan village (Rendang). Their masks and other equipment are still stored and well maintained. Moreover, the wayang wong in Selat subdistrict has often represented Karangasem to the Bali Arts Festival.

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Badung Gets Award from Ministry of Commerce

nother achievement is obtained by the kris-like district. Badung district is re-appointed to host a national event. This time, the ministry of commerce chose Badung as the center for the inauguration of the regional measure compliance (DTU) and market measure compliance (PTU) 2016 and the launch of the DTU and PTU 2017 by the Minister of Commerce, Enggartiasto Lukita.

In the activity carried out in Kertha Gosana Room, Badung civic center on Friday (Feb. 24), the Minister Enggartiasto Lukita awarded Badung as the regional measure compliance 2016 with four other regions in Indonesia, namely Yogyakarta City (Yogyakarta Special Region), Bantul, Serang district and Banjarmasin.

The award was received by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa.

The minister also launched the prospective of 6 DTUs and 150

PTUs 2017 and inaugurated the establishment of 256 traditional markets. The event was attended by the Directorate General for Consumer Protection and Commercial Codes (PKTN), Syahrul Mamma, Director General of Metrology of PKTN, Hari Prawoko and Chief of BP3, Ministry of Commerce, Kasan.

Deputy Regent Suiasa conveyed that it is truly an honor for Badung for being trusted to host the opening of the regional measure compliance and market measure compliance 2016 as well as the launch of the regional measure compliance and market measure compliance 2017.

As is known, the Law No. 23/2014 on regional government mandates that the authority on metrological matters becomes the authority of the district and municipal government. It is a strategic move to accelerate the improvement of measure compliance, so

Deputy Regent of Badung, Suiasa, received an award of Regional Measure Compliance 2016 from the Minister of Commerce. Enggartiasto Lukita at Kertha Gosana, Badung Civic Center on Friday (Feb. 24).

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Formation of the market measure compliance and regional measure compliance becomes an effort to improve the image of traditional market that is now unable to compete against modern market. In addition to the lack of understanding on market management and the users or owners of measuring instruments, weigh and its equipment (UTTP), the importance of using it is good and correct to avoid cheating in commercial transactions because it will trigger the loss of local economic growth.

Enggartiasto Lukita said that the more regions having measure compliances and the more markets having measure compliances means that we’re actually trying to improve the consumer protection with the guarantee of precise measurement result in trade transactions. According to him, the formation of measure compliance is mainly intended to create a fair and prosperous society.

He explained that formation of regional measure compliance and market measure compliance can be realized due to the coordination, synchronization, harmonization and cooperation of Directorate General of PKTN and provincial and district / municipal government. On the occasion, the Minister of Commerce Enggartiasto Lukita also donated 5,000 scales to micro merchants and 50 units of re-scale to be placed in traditional markets in five districts / municipality having been determined as regional measure compliance 2016.

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Traffic Arrangement in Kuta Must Complete This March

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raffic issues are complicated in the context of tourism in Bali, especially Badung. Related to this issue, Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, asked the technical team of the Badung administration to collaborate with a team of Kuta customary village to discuss about the traffic engineering in Kuta. He targeted the traffic arrangement in Kuta area should have been resolved this March.

The final traffic concept is a fusion of concept of the transportation agency with the team and the proposals of customary village having been outlined to him in the meeting room of Kuta subdistrict office on Sunday (Feb. 26).

The meeting was attended by Chief of Denpasar Police Traffic Affairs, Heri Supriawan, and Chief of Kuta Police, Wayan Sumara.

“We will combine the concept of customary village and the concept of our technical team in the Badung district administration. After that, we will make communication and coordination with police authority regarding the traffic engineering later,” said the Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, accompanied by two legislators of the Badung House of Representatives from the Kuta constituency namely Gusti Anom Gumanti and Ni Luh Gede Sri Mediastuti.

He added that finalization of the concept was entrusted to the headman and subdistrict head of Kuta as a facilitator. Unmitigatedly, Giri Prasta even directly ordered the Acting Head of the Badung Transportation Agency, Wayan Weda Dharmaja, to make it a priority in

the handling. “At the very least, within next two weeks it should have been final. If necessary, Mr. Weda is no need to come to the office at the Badung civic center.

Please be in charge of here (Kuta subdistrict head office—Ed) for a while,” he concluded.

On the occasion, Giri Prasta was very confident that the concept will be able resolve the congestion problem often occurred in​​ Kuta area because the concept is a summary of the aspirations of Kuta residents that will be continuously finalized through the efforts of coordination and synergy with various parties.

The regent also delivered a number of programs related to the launch of traffic smoothness in​​ Kuta area. It includes the widening plan at Temacun intersection, the road section construction over Tukad Dead and creation of parking spaces in ​​Kuta area. Hopefully, Kuta will not face the same experience as Pattaya that begins to be abandoned by travelers due to severe traffic congestion.

Chief of Kuta customary village, Wayan Swarsa, accompanied by the Chief of the community empowerment agency (LPM) Kuta, Gusti Agung Made Agung, who was also present, explained the concept of traffic arrangement made along with a team of Kuta customary village.

In essence, the concept does not contain too many changes in traffic direction. The arrangement tends to reduce the number of crossing at intersection. So far, this is the phenomenon considered very influential to the smoothness of traffic in​​ Kuta area.

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Enjoy the Balinese Sacred New Year at Aston Denpasar yepi, is Balinese sacred New Year that is commemorated every Saka New Year according to the Balinese calendar. The mainly activity during the day of silence for Hindu in Bali are fasting and meditation.

“During the activity, not recommended for anyone to conduct any activities outside the home, even schools, offices, commerce, transportation, airports, and ports will be closed during the event, and it is controlled by pecalang (Bali security man).

Therefore, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center unveiled Nyepi Package for 3 days 2 nights valid from 27 to 29 March 2017 for those who will visit Bali on the day or the citizen who do not celebrate the Nyepi.” Said Lilik Amini Director of Sales Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center explained.

“This package includes breakfast for 2 people, 1 time lunch and dinner on March 28, 2017. There are some activities that can be enjoyed by in-house guests such as a movie marathon for children and kids corner such as coloring activity, cooking class, balloon art, and kids playground from 08:00 am - 08:00 pm.

Aston Theater also available for those who would like to spend their time by enjoying the box office with a wide selection of movies from 08:00 am - 08:00 pm. Movie channel also provided for 24 hours for those who prefer to enjoy the movie from the guest rooms.”. Said Dewi Aliyah MarComm Manager Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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“Nyepi is known as the day of peace and believed to be the day of purification, thus, it makes no activities outside the house and because of its uniqueness, it makes the tourists keen to enjoy the atmosphere. Therefore, we offer the Nyepi Package, which is always good demand by our loyal guests, and from year to year always filled above 80%.” Lilik Amini added.

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Tanah Lot Must Be Further Beautified T

anah Lot area should be better arranged to make it more beautiful.

Everything having been arranged nicely should be even made into better one. This was emphasized by Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, in the ceremony of revenue-sharing over the management of Tanah Lot tourist attraction on Thursday (Mar. 2) at Wantilan Hall of Pakendungan Temple, Beraban, Tanah Lot, Kediri.

In the same occasion, Regent Eka expressed her appreciation to the performance and dedication of all the operations management of the Tanah Lot and the employees.

Due to the support of the entire community of Beraban and Kediri subdistrict, the Tanah Lot has developed rapidly and become a source of income in the tourism sector to build the Tabanan region.

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Oxtail Soup at Fame Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta

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ach property either restaurant or hotel certainly has one or two foods or drinks becoming the leading menus. These are also owned by the hotel located on Jalan Sunset Road, namely Fame Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta – Bali, making Oxtail Soup and burger as the menus appropriately referred to as The Queen and The King.

It is named so because the taste of this oxtail delicacy is very rich in spices completed

According to her, it should be made proud of, where other regions probably do not have such a heritage like the Tanah Lot. In terms of tourist arrivals, minister of tourism targeted eight million travelers will come to Bali. “Of the target, four million will be from Tabanan,” she said.

This shows that Tabanan still has a magnet drawing the interest of travelers and must be thanked. “Without target, we have actually surpassed the target. As religious people, we should be grateful to have something that is not owned by other regions,” added Regent Eka. The regent who had just received a Harmony Award also added that the beauty of Tanah Lot has become attraction to travelers so as to keep coming.

“I also often ask people who come to Tanah Lot. How many times do you visit

with Balinese savory spicy seasoning that will certainly pamper the tongue in every taste. Uniquely, Fame-ous People will find the Queen Oxtail Soup served in yellow color served with green condiment as the complement.

Another menu that must be tried is The King of Burger. Unlike the burger in general, Fame Hotel Sunset Road, Kuta - Bali offers juicy and crunchy flavor in every bite of the meat covered with melted mozzarella cheese. Assur-

edly, it will make the Fame-ous People forget their diet schedule.

Enjoy the blend of some other attractive foods and beverages at Popcorn Restaurant.

With the economical price, Fame-ous People can get a fantastic delicacy. Have a fun of hanging out at Popcorn Resto with Mad Yummy Discount and get 25 percent discount on all food and beverages. Stay Famous People!!!

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ukit Sari Sangeh attraction is virtually never quite from pre-wedding shoots. This cultural activity in combination with technology is always held every day. On Sunday (Mar. 5), for instance, the pre-wedding shoots were made for 10 couples. “Tomorrow and the next day, there are reservations of photographers to make photo shoots,” said Operations Manager of Sangeh Attraction, I Made Sumohon.

A total of ten couples will bring along their own photographers and makeup artists. They choose the location in accordance with the direction of their photographer.

Though all locations can be used as a pre-wedding photo background, the photographers usually choose four places having become favorites.

Like making a movie, they also come with director of photography that will direct their poses.

Photographers or directors of photography commonly have prepared the scene in particular composition adjusted to its location. Photographers often wait for the right time to get a silhouette or sunlight penetrating through the trees. “Silhouette view is the most sought after by photographers. There are also photographers taking advantage of large wood and dried leaves under the forest,” said Sumohon.

Sumohon said there are also a prewedding photo shoot on the following day.

Auspicious day according to Hinduism for Balinese wedding ceremony makes Sangeh crowded with pre-wedding photo shoots. Moreover, Chinese travelers also make Sangeh as regular venue for their photo session.

According to him, there are four places becoming favorites namely the front entrance gates to the woods is commonly used as the background. The gates are unique and old where behind it sits a temple and green forests. Secondly, front side of Bukit Sari Temple is also chosen as having cool atmosphere with temple background accompanied with lush and beautiful forests.

The forest located in the left side of the temple is also good for photo shooting.

Other than filled with large trees, the location also looks like a circle and having no small plants. There are only dried leaves of nutmeg tree. “It is said that this area was a graveyard of monkeys. Nevertheless, we never see any monkey’s corpse here,” he explained.

Another interesting location is under the banyan tree in the west forest. There grow two large banyan trees exuding positive aura. “In general, the photographers are very satisfied with the existing locations. The pre-wedding photo shoot is usually charged at IDR 200,000 for sanitation levies,” he concluded.

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Tanah Lot? They reply to have come for six times. This means that travelers do not get bored to come here even though having made a visit for many times,” she said proudly.

In a series of this event, the management submitted revenue sharing for the operations of Tanah Lot to the government of Tabanan, Tanah Lot Temple, related temples in the area of Tanah Lot attraction and the 23 customary villages across Kediri subdistrict.

Regent Eka hoped this assistance will be helpful and useful especially for the preservation of customs, culture as well as the environmental protection with the concept of balance. “Hopefully, Tanah Lot could be better in the future. Now, it has been beautifully arranged and the arrangement will continue.

Thus, we have to arrange the area orderly because this also belongs to a sacred area, so that it should be carried out properly in accordance with the norms and regulations,” she added.

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Avilla Hospitality Offers Nyepi Packages 2017

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n order to celebrate Nyepi Day falling on March 28, 2017, Avilla Hospitality offers some attractive Nyepi packages. All the Hindus celebrate this feast while the entire community and travelers happening to stay on the island can also feel the atmosphere of the Nyepi celebration for the whole day.

“We’d like to provide a service by offering special rates that are affordable to all people,” said Marketing Communications Manager of the Avilla Hospitality, Alfiana Pontoh.

Avilla Hospitality offers the best Nyepi packages making a choice for travelers or local community.

Avilla Hospitality is a hospitality management based in Bali that so far has managed a total 15 prop-

erties including villas, hotels, spas and restaurants. Avilla Hospitality offers Nyepi Packages for 3 Days 2 Nights on March 27-29, 2017.

“We provide the packages starting from IDR 699,000 price/3D2N.

Just click the link below to get the best rates of the Nyepi packages off by the Avilla Hospitality at the http://avilla-hotel.com/nyepipackage-2017.

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ali Hotel Association (BHA), Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali in cooperation with Bali Travel News (BTN), a member of Bali Post Media Group, organized an Aerobic Competition at the Wantilan BaliTV, Denpasar.

The aerobic competition with the theme “Together as One” was opened by Chairman of PHRI Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati or familiarly addressed as Cok Ace, on Thursday (Feb. 23).

This annual sport activity involved at least 50 participants.

They are hotel employees in Bali as well as staff and employees of the PHRI Bali. In this competition, the participants are divided into three classes, namely the general manager, women and men. Before the competition started, the event was enlivened by the appearance of Poco-Poco Gymnastics dance by the students of the SMKN 3 Sukawati vocational school composed by I Kadek Sumariasa.

Cok Ace said that the regular activity is not solely for exercising but also serving a platform to know each other even to establish fraternity. “Hopefully, more and more participants will be coming.

This activity is not only for sport.

More importantly, it is meant to establish relationship among the hotel employees who are in the same boat. Thanks for the support.

I hope that it can be better in the future,” he hoped.

Directress of BHA Sport and Culture, Laetitia Delvart, said the

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Aerobic Competition has now been entering the third year. This type of exercise is held to give women the opportunity to appear in the sports activities held by the BHA. “In the past, the sport activities only consisted of badminton, indoor soccer, table tennis and others. Unfortunately, it only gave the opportunity to men to participate. So, now we try to make aerobic activity, so that women get the chance to participate,” she said.

It is true that every time the aerobic activity is held, women participant always increases. Similarly, the hotels getting involved are also growing. This year, it is followed

by Harris Hotel Kuta Beach, The Royal Santrian, Hard Rock, Harris River View, Bali Mandira, Alila Uluwatu, Sun Island, Intercon, Patra Jasa, Holiday Inn Benoa, Alila Ubud, Bali Tropic and PHRI Bali.

Laetitia Delvart from Harris River View, Ary Setiawan (Bali Mandira) and Merry (Harris Kuta Beach) respectively came out as the first winner in the category of General Manager (GM), as well as the men’s and women’s employee.

Second winners for GM category are Virginie Sandstrom (Harris Kuta Beach) and Ida Bagus Purwa Sidemen (PHRI Bali). After that, the second winners for hotel employee category are Nanda (Bali Tropic) and Dewa (Bali Tropic). In the meantime, the second winners for employee category are Ira Ikasari Agustin (Intercontinental) and Wayan Pujiastuti (Patra Jasa). B N (BTN/015)

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Hundreds of Roasted Suckling Pigs Offered in Usaba Dalem he annual usaba dalem is always welcomed happily by the people of Timbrah customary village, Pertima, Karangasem. Implementation of the ritual at this ancient village is far different from the usaba dalem at other villages in Bali as seen on Sunday (Feb. 26). In the event, people offered hundreds of oblations equipped with roasted suckling pigs at the local dalem temple.

The hereditary tradition becomes unique scenery that can only be seen once a year at the dalem temple of Timbrah customary village. Local people welcomed the tradition moment with joy on day before the usaba. Almost every corner of the field at the village looks busy with activities of preparing the roasted suckling pig. Besides, smoke is billowing in every corner of the village, house and highway.

Many people prepare their roasted suckling pig the day before because on the usaba day the four hamlets at local village are also busy with devotional works or ngayah pursuant to the task of every hamlet.

A community leader, Nengah Supartha, said that the roasted suckling pig is the primary means of offering of each family in the usaba dalem. There are a total of 840 families at the village. It means there are some 840 roasted suckling pigs. It does not include the residents having married to outside the village and the residents of other villages that will also offer roasted suckling pig. It is then offered to the deity abiding at dalem temple. Thus, the dalem temple located about 500 meters from the village center is filled with hundreds of roasted suckling pigs. “The enthusiasm of our society is quite high. Both local residents and those living in diaspora will definitely come home.

Moreover, there are residents presenting more than one roasted suckling pig,” said Supartha.

He asserted that the offerings with roasted suckling pig are an expression of gratitude of residents to God after obtaining sufficient sustenance having worked hard for a year.

The offering of roasted suckling pig is also an expression of Timbrah society for the prosperity after getting abundant crops where the majority of the people are farmers. “Indirectly, this tradition also makes our society encouraged to work diligently. By that way, they can offer roasted suckling pig together in the next usaba,” said the former chief of Timbrah customary village.

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The tradition of offering roasted suckling pig at this ancient village is also loaded with philosophy of togetherness. Families that do not offer roasted suckling pig for some reasons (nyebel) or due to economic difficulties will get gift of the post-offering. Supartha asserted that it also represents emotional bond among families having been maintained through generations at the village. “Those preparing no roasted suckling pig are visible from the front of their house compound having no mesahagan. This information will quickly spread by word of mouth. So, sometimes they can even have more post-offering roasted suckling pig than the residents that offer due to receive many gifts,” he said.

The adequately high harmony among the family heads at Timbrah customary village is very well preserved until now. On the other hand, the people who receive the gifts due to economic reasons will then be motivated to work hard because they sometimes feel embarrassed. However, according to Supartha, it is positive to motivate people to work and to be responsible for their family. As a result, in the following year they can offer roasted suckling pig with other residents at dalem temple and no longer receive such gift.

This year, the implementation of usaba dalem looks more orderly. This happens because the apparatus of Timbrah customary village has appealed to residents not to drive a motorcycle or a car when saying prayers to dalem temple. As a result, all the residents go to dalem temple on foot. As planned, this will be applied every usaba dalem to avoid crowdedness while at dalem temple or when returning home and carrying the offerings with the roasted suckling pig. B N (BTN/kmb)

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