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Prapat Agung Temple

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rapat Agung Temple is located in the middle of the forest conservation area of the West Bali National Park, not far from the Segara Rupek Temple.

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familiar and quite well known among the Jembrana and Buleleng society since the beginning of the restoration and development of the shrines in the woods adjacent to the white sandy beach. History

on the establishment of the Prapat Agung Temple, as mentioned in some sources, is closely related to Danghyang Nirartha when he traveled to seek his scattered children.

One of them is Ida Mas Swabawa who was in Pulaki. The search of his daughter in Pulaki region faced many obstacles. His journey was intercepted by darkness posted by Lord Mahadev with the intention that Danghyang Nirartha could not see anything including finding his daughter Ida Mas Swabawa also known as Ida Bathari Melanting.

Since the Lord Mahadev liked Bathari Melanting, then it kindled a struggle between Danghyang Nirartha and Lord Mahadev. Danghyang Nirartha performed yoga in the middle of the dark forest on the beach and uttered Sulambang Geni Vedic Puja and Seraga Vedic Puja including Chakra Rencana to illuminate the darkness. From his meditation, Danghyang Nirartha had a pity on the crowd of thirsty animals, and then he created a pond for the animals staying under

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his yoga site.

Due to his yoga, Pulaki region was back to normally clear. He went on looking for Ida Mas Swabawa. However, he was surprised when seeing his daughter Ida Mas Swabawa was on the lap of Lord Mahadev. Danghyang Nirartha was furious and destroyed Pulaki area, while Jembrana area was destroyed by Ida Mas Swabawa on the request of her father Danghyang Nirartha. Afterward, Ida Mas Swabawa controlled the Pulaki area and abided in the Melanting Temple. Such incident is estimated to occur around 1478-1479 BC or during the second pilgrimage of Danghyang Nirartha.

Function of temple To invoke safety, illumination and avoidance from darkness, the Hindus in Bali, especially in Jembrana restore the forest areas by building a temple at the location of Danghyang Nirartha performed his yoga. It is intended to worship the greatness of Danghyang Nirar-

tha. Similarly, near the pond created by him was built a Padmasari shrine. Apart from being a place of worship Danghyang Nirartha to invoke people’s welfare, the Prapat Agung is also often used by people to improve and deepen spiritual insight by performing yoga right before the shrine of Danghyang Nirartha.

The name Prapat Agung, according to Ida Pedanda Gede Buruan from Griya Buruan, Batuagung village, Jembrana, could not be interpreted into a single meaning.

Prapat Agung was actually a psychic entrance made ​​by Danghyang Nirartha to prevent Bali from the entry of negative things. Or it could also be interpreted as four entrances created to cover bad things that wanted to come into the land area of Bali. Meanwhile, the pond with the endless water never dries out even though in the long dry season where Danghyang Nirartha called it Tirta Blonyoh whose water had three colors namely clear, red and yellow. B N

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Aryaduta Hotel Bali

Explore Countryside Charms at D’Karang Homestay in Bangli

Experience Quickly Changes Indonesia-based Aryaduta Hotel Group opened its latest Hotel in Bali’s South Kuta on March 29 with ‘bigger is better’ in mind. Featuring one of the island’s largest wedding chapel, custom video walls in its conference facility and the roomiest hotel rooms in Kuta.

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he 178-room Aryaduta Bali is a purpose-built facility positioned close to South Bali’s most recognized attractions that include an array of cultural and leisure pursuits, legendary Kuta Beach, and a few minutes stroll to Waterbom Park,

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Segara Beach and colorful street side shopping.

“The arrival to the hotel is discreet, yet stylish, but once inside the experience quickly changes,” says General Manager, Mr. Wayan Sudana. “South Bali is busy and as a guest if you have been out all day you will certainly, as a couple or a family, find quiet respite in our very generous sized rooms, in fact the largest guests rooms in Kuta, comfortable enough to sleep two adults and two children.” He added.

Aryaduta Bali is a fully integrated hotel where guests can anticipate the best in services, comfort and recreation. Facilities include the Reef Top swimming pool and bar overlooking Segara Beach, undercover parking, tour desk, transfers and concierge services. Guests will also find a relaxing layover lounge for late departures and airport pick up service.

MICE facilities include a smart mix of event and flexible meeting spaces. “The hotel’s ballroom is sufficiently sized accommodating varied requirements with spaces able to adapt to multiple configurations including meeting rooms that can host private dinners, board meetings, or serve as closed off VIP areas for premier events. The facility is integrated with Lippo mall, easy access to the airport for groups and our proximity to entertainment and cultural highlights,” says Mr. Wayan.

On the ground floor fronting the mall is Henry’s Grill & Bar, a 120-seat, two-floor restaurant positioned as Kuta’s up market BBQ destination featuring live sport broadcasts from its giant multiple screen video walls and a second floor with pool table and pin ball machines.

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The stylish eatery offers comfortable deep seating where customers can watch the open kitchen where Executive Chef, Sydney de Hart and his team cooking at the grill. Henry’s home-style meats are prepared in no ordinary wood-fire grill. At center stage set within a brick hearth is what staff call “The

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hen wishing to enjoy the cool countryside atmosphere offering natural attractions, once in a while try to stay at D’Karang Homestay at Undisan village, Tembuku, Bangli. This accommodation having existed since three years ago is equipped with interesting tourist attractions, such as trekking, cooking class, coconut oil making and meditation.

Village atmosphere can be really experienced because the homestay is owned and managed by local community as the solution of sustainable economic equity. With this concept, local people come to enjoy the sustenance of visiting tourists by renting homestay managed independently by the community within the tourism village. This is one of the reasons for D’Karang Homestay ranked first nationally in the homestay category on the activities of Appreciation to Community-based Tourism Business by Ministry of Tourism.

Having arrived at Undisan village, guests are directly invited to D’Karang Homestay and are served with welcome drink. Then, they

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take a break. In the afternoon, their activity is resumed with a joint cooking class. Guests are taught to make Balinese sauce (condiments) as the part of making satay. In this process, guests get a Balinese cooking class starting from the preparation of seasoning, grounding spices with pestle and mortar, mixing them and then twisting satay. After that, the twisted satay is roasted to get cooked. Ultimately, it is served for dinner and enjoyed together.

On the second day, guests start the day with having breakfast of traditional menu such as snacks and tea or coffee. After that, it is resumed with trekking around the Undisan village for approximately four hours. Within this program, guests are proceeded to visit craftsmen making imitation flowers from brass at Undisan. Then, they are taken to explore paddy fields to see firsthand the activities of farmers at local village. After visiting a temple, guests take a short break to drink fresh coconut taken directly from the middle of paddy fields.

Next visit is to the Tangkup waterfall at Undisan village. The waterfall is quite beautiful where guests can bathe and swim. Guests are taken back to D’Karang Homestay for lunch. In the afternoon, guests are invited to make coconut oil in traditional method, starting from peeling the coconut shell to the process of grinding coconut flesh to become oil. “Dinner is prepared with a traditional menu rarely found at hotel. On the following day, their day is started with breakfast at homestay before being transferred out.

Kadek Darmayasa, Managing Director of PT Bali Bagus Memori Wisata, said the management of this homestay deliberately creates a special service for tourists, especially European tourists. The development of homestay owned and managed by the community around the tourism village is a solution to sustainable economic equity. “With this concept, local people will come to enjoy the sustenance of tourists coming to rent homestay owned by individual communities,” he said.

By giving the opportunity to local people to own and manage homestays, it will grow local entrepreneurs around the tourism village. The entrepreneurs allow the potential of tourist villages to be explored and further developed. In the future, tourism village should be able to develop homestay and it should not be managed independently.

The development will be good if they are collected in a single entity (for example in the form of village-owned enterprise or BUMDes) and this manages it together by applying modern management.

It will bring in a very positive impact and can be realized for the development of tourism village or

homestay.

According to Darmayasa, the government through Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, expressed the ambition to position Indonesia as the country with the largest number of homestays in the world. This is very encouraging

news for the people of Indonesia especially in Bali. In other words, the tourism sector has been on the right track where it is built to realize the growth and equity for prosperity. B N (BTN/015)

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14,995 Tourists Visit Tanah Lot on Easter Holiday

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Pumpkin Cake, an Exclusive Serving of Hotel sugar with light color.

It is served to tourists as dessert.

If this pumpkin is steamed and mixed with sticky rice, its name will be changed into pumpkin cake.

Local communities often make this type of cake in various activities, including for the activities of mutual assistance when building a house, working in paddy field, ceremonial parties and other activities.

As a very simple dish, the pumpkin is

anah Lot tourist attraction indeed has become so familiar among visitors. Located at Beraban village, Kediri, Tabanan, this attraction is always crowded every day. Moreover on holidays, the number of domestic and foreign tourist visit must be more. For instance, on Easter Day, Friday (Mar. 30) the number of tourist visit reached 14,995 people, consisting of 9,457 domestic tourists and 5,538 foreign tourists.

Domestic tourist visit is dominated by group of students from outside Bali coming with bus. Their entourage has arrived from the morning where the condition caused a long line of buses to the north of Pan Pacific. Not infrequently, the buses drop off passengers and then walk to the area while waiting for their vehicles being parked. Based on the data, Tanah Lot was visited by 245 buses from early morning to noon.

A visitor from Mojokerto, Alfian, said that he and friends of the entourage should walk to the area because of being trapped in traffic jam at the front entrance. But it did not matter while looking at the atmosphere of the object closely. “While waiting for the bus being parked, we just walk away rather than having to wait for long

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hen processed into cake, pumpkin can produce a very delicious food. To Balinese people, pumpkin cake can be refreshment and even becomes a substitute to rice.

This type of Balinese cake has been a friend of farmers working in paddy fields. Today, this pumpkin cake has been adopted as a dessert at hotel.

At hotel, the pumpkin is processed into a sticky a n d delicious cake. Of course, it is also combined with other ingredients, so it is worth serving to guests. Other than combining the ingredient, the way of serving is very unique and interesting.

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time. We walk from the entrance to the object,” added the student.

In the long weekend this time, Tanah Lot remained to become favorite destination to domestic and foreign tourists. They visited Tanah Lot on Easter holiday followed by Sunday. While relaxing, they enjoy a panoramic view of the temple above the cliff looking quite beautiful as the sun began to set.

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana, said that domestic tourists were dominated by group of students from outside Bali. The entourage had been arriving from the morning where the condition caused a long line of buses getting to north of the Pan Pacific. “Due to the alertness of the management by involving police personnel, Transportation Agency to the local transport drivers, everything can be anticipated even though there must be a rather long queue,” he said.

The number of tourist visits to Tanah Lot indeed showed a surge when compared to the usual days.

Moreover, it is a long weekend and national holiday.

Thousands of tourists did a variety of activities starting from just having a promenade in the tourist area, making temporary tattoo, watching holy snake, holy water, shooting, shopping, having culinary tour to just sitting back at some cafés and restaurants while chatting with friends or family. “We are waiting for the sunset time whose beauty has been famous to overseas. We are curious that this moment is always awaited by tourists,” (BTN/015) said Supriono, a tourist from Surabaya.

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Each portion of pumpkin cake is filled with fragrant pandan leaves, fruit and

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first boiled and then mixed with white sticky rice to make it chewy.

In the presentation, it is filled with grated coconut added with salt, according to taste. This type of cake is presented directly, so it is hard to get it. In traditional markets, there are usually people selling these orange cakes.

Pumpkin is also often used as ingredient of sumping cake, so that the name is also changed

into pumpkin sumping. Eating pumpkin cake is believed to make stomach cool and does not have bad impact in case of excessive consumption. Nevertheless, not all people will dare to eat pumpkin cake or other cake made from pumpkin ingredient because some people are abstaining from consuming such a cake. There is a myth that until now is trusted by Balinese people where consuming such a cake can eliminate the power of magic belts for those (BTN/015) who use it.

Keep Trying to Revive Bali Tourism ess than a month ago J4 Hotels Legian Bali participated in Table Top event held

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Dewi Sinta Hotel Tanah Lot has 25 guest rooms of two different: Standart and Deluxe with AC, private bathroom with hot and cool water, TV, IDD phone and Mini Bar

was held at Killa Infinity Bali Hotel in Jimbaran Badung.

At the event table top of Ipian Bali Bagus (IBB) II, J4 Hotels Legian Bali has a mission to keep trying to be an important part for the progress of Bali tourism and revive Bali tourism which was

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah Lot offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian, and Chinese food as well as experienced chief.

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weak after the eruption of Mount Agung in November last year.

Table Top Ipian Bali Bagus (IBB) II this year brings at least 106 buyers from all over Indonesia as well as Malaysia, India and 53 buyers. This event always seeks to bring together buyers and sellers of tourism products throughout Indonesia on B2B basis.

In addition to the event is packaged as a sale and purchase event.

To be more interesting, the committee also packed the event with Fam Trip and Gala Dinner at Garuda Wisnu Kencana and at POD Coklat Factory, Carangsari Tourism Village, North Badung Regency. through business to business meetings (B2B) among actors of this tour, thus expected in the future to establish a good and mutually beneficial cooperation.

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Baha Village:

A.A. Gede Agung Rahma Putra and then carnival. Carnival is an art of walking from one place to another. “Carnival serves as a medium of artistic creativity, especially in arranging costumes.

From the costumes, we can deliver a message,” he said.

For example, when taking the theme of Saraswati, the costumes are made in the form of Saraswati.

There is a message on the greatness of Goddess Saraswati coming with the devices brought along and its function.

If featuring the theme of Lord Vishnu, it will be equipped with the symbols. Similarly, when taking the theme on fauna, he can insert the message of nature conservation with all its contents. “I once

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hen getting bored with the hot atmosphere of the beach, simply make a visit to Baha village. The village can provide coolness with its beautiful natural landscape. Its customs remain everlasting, while the arts and culture blend with local community.

And the uniqueness of this village lies in the sustainability of the activities inherited from their ancestors, such as traditional plowing, carving tradition and angkul-angkul with traditional ornaments.

Baha village is located in Mengwi subdistrict, Badung County, or about 15 kilometers north of Denpasar. The village consists of 7 hamlets namely the Bedil, Gegeran, Kedua, Pengabetan, Cengkok, Busana Kelod and Busana Kaja. Interestingly, each of which has a typical characteristic so it is often visited by travelers. Moreover, it has Suba Lepud Museum presenting a variety of

traditional tools used when cultivating their rice fields.

One of the community leaders, I Nyoman Koja, said that every day there were travelers who visited the shady village.

However, the most crowded occurred around 1997-1999.

“The most arrivals occurred in 2002 where about 450 people of Korean group were making a visit to our village,” he said.

Welcoming procession for the arrival of travelers was usually jazzed up with a mapeed cultural procession. Various arts were presented by the society.

For the art matters, it was entrusted to the Griya Santi Art Studio. The only studio at Baha village pursued various kinds of Balinese arts such as Cak, Legong Dance, human puppet featuring Mahabharata epic,

leather puppet and Calonarang.

Despite having a wide variety of uniqueness, travelers from different parts of the world often visited the traditional houses that only existed at Kedua hamlet. The house was old enough so it became an interesting object to be photographed. Activities of farmers at Subak Lepud were also no less interesting. Moreover, their plowing activities actually became tourist attraction. “At this Subak Lepud, there are always farmers demonstrating the activities of farming. It is frequently booked by travelers so that they can immortalize it. Besides, they can also engage in the plowing activities,” he said.

Activities of craftsman groups who worked together at home also became a tourist attrac-

tion. For example, there were welding groups making meteor handicraft located at Busana Kelod hamlet and wood carving group at Gegeran and Busana Kelod hamlet. In addition, there was also a group making Balinese traditional ​​umbrella at Bedil hamlet. Meanwhile, swine farming group and duck farming and salted egg were located at Cengkok hamlet.

Uniquely, coinciding with the Galungan festivity all the newly-wed couples would have a tradition of receiving jerimpen alms, in the form of pork oblation. This kind of jerimpen is really different from the others. The trunk was made from banana stem embellished with various carvings of pork arranged in accordance with their taste.

Before handed over to the newly-wed couples, the jerimpen with the height of 1.5 meters and width of 50 cm passed through a mejaya-jaya procession to liven up the jerimpen. “We would like to introduce the tradition of delivering flesh jerimpen to other communities, primarily to travelers,” he said. The village also had an agro-tourism attraction completed with a fishing ground.

The object was located in the west of the village with an area of ​​5 hectares equipped with small bungalows and gazebos to unwind. “This location was once used as a trekking activity for travelers. Now, it is also visited by local communities who want to relax with family.

Previously, this location was prepared as the biggest fish museum in Asia, so the arrangement of landscaping garden is made with various types of fruit trees. Unfortunately, the plan could not be realized,” he added.

Another location to be developed further was the forest of Baha. The Baha forest had historical significance, namely during the Japanese occupation. In 1942 and 1945, it was the only crow jungle taken advantage by Japanese troops as their barrack. It had a shelter cave used by local fighters during the NICA administration. It lay under the river and was estimated to be found in 1946. When wishing to enter into the cave, visitors should pass through a waterfall. “If we can realize it, the transport to the cave will use a rowboat,” he said.

Since the launching of the Baha village as a tourism village in 1992, local society continues to make arrangement to the locations and develop the potential of other tourist attractions. It is very possible because Baha village is located adjacent to Taman Ayun and Sangeh tourist attraction. The journey from Sangeh to Taman Ayun will pass through Baha village. To that end, the passing travelers can drop in to see the natural beauty of Baha village. To make a tourism village, his party has also initiated a tour guide.

when travelers want to enjoy a new atmosphere. Moreover, the beach is still rarely visited by people so that visitors can freely enjoy the scenery on this beach.

Besides, visitors can swim and sunbathe while enjoying the afternoon sun. It offers great waves for surfers when wishing to enjoy the challenging waves. Another uniqueness

offered by this beach is that when high tide occurs, the entire area of this bijou beach will be covered up by the waves. This beach has been equipped with some facilities, such as quite extensive parking space. A number of good places to eat can also be found in front of the Batu Pageh Temple.

Walk Down 328 Stairs to Enjoy Beautiful Beach of Batu Pageh

raised the theme of Bali Starling and Giant Butterfly getting so festive appreciation. Through this theme, I want to remind people that the nature of Bali is rich,” he explained.

Such carnival costumes are made from young coconut leaves of penjor waste having been processed and reconstructed into the shape of carnival costumes. He combined it with cloth, Balinese dancer costumes, kebaya and iron as the frame, so that it would result in the desired design. At least, there are some attractive things in the carnival fashion work made by Agung Rahma, namely Balinese ornament made from palm leaf of penjor waste and movable ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) and played by people like scarecrow or marionette.

The carnival fashion was included in various events or competitions in the national or international level. Some of them have received the predicate as The Best National Costume for Mr. Teen International (2015) with the theme of Garuda Adi Jaya Nusantara, The Best Flower Costume 2015 (Sekar Arum theme) and The Best National Costume (winner) in the Miss Asia-Pacific Selection in the Philippines (contingent of Indonesian) featuring the theme of Jalak Dewata.

This traditional archery athlete also participated in a series of succeeding the 57th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day in the People’s Republic of China (2002), cultural promotion activities under the theme Gracias Mexico por tu Apoyo al Tsunami en Indonesia in Mexico City (2005), in-

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vited by the music circle to teach the Ramayana ballet at CALART California, Los Angeles USA (2009), the contemporary dance festival in Japan (2010) and performance of Ramayana innovations to India and (BTN/015) Malaysia (2011 and 2016).

A.A. Gede Agung Rahma Putra (right) nak Agung Gede Agung Rahma Putra is a versatile artist figure. He is skilled at dancing, deftly playing gamelan, creative in painting, skillful in making mask and composing dance costumes and photography. Such activities have been commonly done since childhood. Understandably, his father, Anak Agung Bagus Sudarma, is also an all-round artist who always instills the basics of art on him.

This calm man familiarly addressed Agung Rahma founded Pancer Langit Art Troupe and Community to realize the art creativities owned.

Aside from being a lecturer at the IKIP PGRI Bali, he is also currently famous as messagefilled carnival fashion designer. Interestingly, his carnival costumes utilize recycled materials.

“Carnival costumes are deliberately made in extra large size and everything is made bigger.

They are made into luxury and glamour because of its function is to enliven the existing art on the street,” he said.

Agung Rahma said that carnival is not a new thing in Bali. Mepeed is a carnival, though it looks very simple and develops into a parade

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eauty of the beach offered by Badung district, aside from Kuta, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran is Batu Pageh Beach.

Located at Ungasan village, South Kuta, it belongs to the area of Batu Pageh Temple.

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have too extensive area. However, this beach is surrounded by rocks, so that it becomes one of the uniqueness owned by this beach. The rocks make the existence of the beach look hidden and private. The name Batu Pageh is also taken because of this phenomenon.

In Balinese language, / pageh/ means fence or rigid.

Thus, Batu Pageh means the beach fenced by ‘rigid rocks.’

The rocks look soaring high and steep. In addition to the phenomenon of coastal rock, the name of the beach is also equated to the name of a temple located on the beach. Before heading for the Batu Pageh Beach, visitors must walk down 328 stairs. Along the walking down, the eyes of visitors will be pampered with a variety of stunning sea views.

The waves looking to mutually chase can also be observed when walking down the stairs. In addition to the rocks, the atmosphere of Batu Pageh still looks beautiful and tranquil.

Serenity of the beach allows the seaweed to grow and thrive very well. Expanse of clean white sand and blue sea water makes the beach appropriate for a visit

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BBTF 2018 Features Tourism Village Potency, 42 Countries Confirm to Participate

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englipuran Village & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2018 will be held on June 26-30, 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). This tourism promotion event commissioned by the Association of Indonesia Tours and Travel Agency (ASITA) of Bali Chapter will be followed by 180 tour operators from 42 countries.

“The fifth BBTF features the theme ‘Exploring the Colors of Indone-

sia,’” said Chairman of the BBTF 2018 Committee, I Ketut Ardana, in the gathering and press conference of the BBTF 2018, not long ago.

Ketut Ardana said the theme is deliberately featured with the hope of giving a different focus, not just about Bali but also as a bridge in featuring the 10 new tourist destinations in Indonesia comprehensively. This tourism promotion involves buyers from overseas tour operators (TO) that will display nine

tourism villages on the Island of the Gods. “The BBTF this year suggests every tourism village in the district/ municipality in Bali to participate in promoting their potential,” he said.

Last year, the BBTF did not feature tourism village. However, this year together with the Badung government it takes the initiative to present tourism village. Each district has one tourism village to be displayed in turn. “The involvement of tourism villages in this BBTF event is meant to introduce the potential of the village to domestic and foreign tourists as actually object sits at village. When talking about tourism village, whatever they (tourists) want to see, whether nature, culture or people, they are already at village,” he explained.

In last year’s BBTF, Ketut Ardana said the number of participants reached 200 people from 38 countries. Meanwhile, for this year there have been 180 participants from 42 countries declared their

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two tourism components are sought after by all tourists both domestic and foreign tourists.

Minister added the concept of this festival is a pentahelix synergy or ABCGM consisting of Academics, Business Community, Government and Media. All components together popularize culinary and shopping tourism. According to him, foreign tourists visit to Indonesia has the reason to experience the cultural, nature and artificial tourism.

“A total of 65 percent of foreign tourist visit to Indonesia has the reason of culture, 35 percent wants to see nature, and 5 percent wants to explore manmade tourism like sport events and MICE,” added Minister Arief Yahya.

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Medewi Beach

edewi Beach is a quite beautiful beach offering a very charming curve of beach. It is located at Medewi village, 24 km east of Negara and 72 km west of Denpasar and can be achieved by

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Ketut Ardana is very optimistic that BBTF event this year will be able to achieve sales target of IDR 7.8 trillion with the target of 275 buyers and 225 sellers (companies).

Moreover, the BBTF 2018 event is fully supported by the Badung government.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Badung Tourism Office of, I Made Badra said that Badung district establishes tourism as the backbone of Badung government. Thus, the Badung government synergizes with ASITA this year to organize the BBTF as a marketplace. “As the host of the BBTF, Badung district allocated fund worth IDR 7 billion from its regional budget plan 2018.

It is expected to be the largest marketplace in Indonesia and considered very beneficial for the growth of tourism in Bali, especially in the Badung region,” he said.

Badra added that Badung government also designed Sasana Budaya Building in the Badung civic center to be used as the venue of the BBTF in the future. The capacity is quite fantastic namely being able to accommodate around 15,000 participants. By that way, the BBTF will be able to compete against other tourism exhibitions or travel fair overseas. “Hopefully, it can be completed in 2020,” he (BTN/015) concluded.

Pandanus War Tradition The Sincerest Sacrifce to Lord Indra

Wayan Yasa, one of the six chiefs of Tenganan Pegringsingan customary village, said that as a Hindu sect that adheres to the teaching of Lord Indra, this tradition is a manifestation of the teachings of Lord Indra who is also known as the god of war. According to Yasa. The philosophy behind the Pandanus War, is that it is one of the sincerest yajña or holy sacrifces as it offers human blood.

“If we do not conduct this ritual, according to local belief, something bad will happen to ourvillage, which is why this tradition continues to be carried out to this day”.

The Pandanus War is carried out in a series of the aci usaba sambah at Tenganan Pegringsingan on the full moon in June (fifth month in Balinese calendar). The usaba sambah is commenced with the sacrifce

Museum of Ancient Man

ince 1963, a research has been made in Gilimanuk by the experts in Indonesia, among others, Prof Dr. R Soejono and Prof. Dr. T Jacob. Results of these studies found that hundreds of human skeleton living at the end of Prehistory to the hallmark features of Mongoloid race. Based on the results of research and as one of the ways to save and utilize the archaeological findings, the Jembrana government established a Museum of Ancient Man at Gilimanuk and it was completed in 1993.

The collection on display in the Museum of Gilimanuk are the result of excavation including human skeleton, beads, bracelets of wood and shells, small pot, jars, jugs, earthen bowls, hook, trowel, sarcophagus et cetera.

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enganan Pegringsingan village in Karangasem County has managed to preserve many of its customs and traditions. One of them is the mageret pandan or more common-

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ly known as the Pandanus War. The Pandanus war ritual in Tenganan Pegringsingan village has developed into a tourist attraction but for local villagers, participating in the pandanus war is the sincerest form of sacrifce to the gods that a human can perform.

Gedong Kertya edong Kertya and Buleleng Museum are located in the area of Seni Sasana Budaya Temple, Singaraja, precisely at Jalan Veteran 23 Singaraja.

Gedong Kertya poses the only one palm-leaf manuscript library in Indonesia, even in the world. It has collection and copies of handwritten text associated with Balinese literature, myth, medicine, incantations, religious literature and others. There are also palm-leaf manuscripts containing image or comic known as prasi. The collection amounts to about 4,000 stored in this library. A few meters to the east of Gedong Kertya sits the Buleleng Museum established on March 30, 2002, where the stored collections include the ancient heritage objects such as sarcophagi, statues and other weapons. Meanwhile, its art objects cover the paintings, fabrics, gold and silver works as well as other objects related to North Balinese life like farming tools and fishing tools.

Brahma Buddhist Monastery any type of vehicle.

Medewi Beach is suitable for surfing because the waves are long and last longer to break pursuant to the requirement of surfing. From here, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Meanwhile, the hotel facilities available are representative enough for foreign tourists.

They are equipped with pool and restaurant quite artistically arranged in the hotel courtyard.

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confirmation and this number still increases until the closing of registration. The BBTF 2018 is targeted to get Business to Business (B2B) transaction of tour packages amounting to IDR 7.8 trillion.

This target adequately increases from the target of BBTF last year amounting to IDR 5.6 trillion and could be realized IDR 6.7 trillion.

Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2018

he Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival or JFFF 2018 will be held at Summarecon Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on April 5 - May 6, 2018. Enjoy a dish of traditional food and fashion trend with a guaranteed and discounted price. JFFF 2018 is the result of the cooperation of Summarecon with the Tourism and Culture Agency of the Greater Jakarta. Besides, this activity is fully supported by the Ministry of Tourism.

Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, appreciated to the JFFF 2018. According to him, cuisine and shopping are two alluring attractions. On that account, these

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t is located at Banjar Tegeha village, 18 km to the west of Singaraja and 2 km south of SingarajaSeririt highway. This temple is perched at the foot of the hill overlooking the sea. The Brahma Arama Buddhist Monastery is the largest Buddhist temple in Bali. It spreads across a quite extensive area. From this place, visitors can see the beautiful view of the North Bali Sea stretching from the east to the west because it is located in on a hilly area. On that account, this Buddhist temple has a remarkable attraction for both foreign and domestic tourists. The impressive monument resembling a large temple bell was donated by Thailand while the panels depict the story of Buddha, and Buddha statue. This monastery can provide an ideal destination for those seeking an appropriate venue for meditation.

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of a buffalo the caru or exorcism rite. The Pandanus War is then carried on two occasions; first at Bale Patemu Kaja and the se-cond time at Bale Patemu Tengah.

The second day of the pandanus war is also known as pengrame sambah and includes a stage performance. Druign the ritual itself, youths stand face to face in twos and try to attack their opponent while avoiding being struck by the attacks of their oppopnent. The combattnats must not show any emotions nor seek revenge, as this is the correct way to conduct war.

The ritual is an exercise in patience and good sportsmanship.

Yasa said that the number of participants is not limited. All young men from Tenganan Pegringsingan village enter the arena to participate, ranging from small children to those who are married. The Pandanus War is made more fun and exciting by the accompaniment of three selonding sacred gamelan

instruments.

The ritual takes place over some two hours, between 2 and 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Many of the participants said that wthey felt happy despite having endured bodily injuriy. These injuries are then treated with sanctified remedies which have been prepared up to a month before the ritual by the local girls.

These remedies are made from spices like turmeric and other ingredients that contain iodine. Before being administered, these herbal medicines are processed in such a way as to make them sacred. After the pandanus war, local youths cure one other with these medicines.

Many people from outside of Tenganan Pegringsingan village have also started taking part in this tradition. Many believe that participating in the Pandanus War can cure various diseases by shedding blood. You may believe this and (BTN/kmb) you may not! .

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‘Seven Colors’ Collaboration of Two Young Composers

Bali Ready to Host Beach ​​Sculpture Contest Bali will host the international event known as the Sculpture on the Beach. The event is an innovative performance initiated by world-renowned artists that use the beach as a working field. Currently, the same event has already existed in Australia and Denmark known as Sculpture by The Sea. Sculptor Ketut Putrayasa and Art Curator Wayan Seriyoga Parta with national curator Rizki Zaelani have manually designed the Sculpture by the Beach.

Who says that chats at dining table always make no sense.

Just look at the chats of Putu Diodore Adibawa with I Wayan Ari Wirawan. Composer of the Taksu Agung Studio, Badung, together with composer of the Gamelan Pesel Art Community of Denpasar made collaboration to produce a creative work entitled seven colors. The strains of Balinese ethnic harmony conjured up the spectators coming that night at Ksiraarnawa Building, Denpasar Art Center, Sunday (Mar. 25). he beauty of the seven colors in the contemporary gamelan music was so beautifully enjoyed.

Gamelan fans from all walks of life looked so happy to witness the composition of such nice tones.

Surely, it’s no wonder young adult audience filled the Ksiraarnawa building that night. The audience was amazed by the melodious tones of the seven rainbow colors.

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looking like rainbow. “The beauty of the rainbow is born from a chat at dining table,” said Putu Diodore Adibawa.

This artist of Tabanan origin said the new breakthrough created with the composer of Gamelan Peselan Art Community, I Wayan Ari Wirawan, started from the idea coming from a shared meal to create a work of art offering a magnificent beauty. “Inspired by the seven beautiful colors of the rainbow, they ultimately composed

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a contemporary gamelan artwork,” he said.

It was also experienced by I Made Mahottama Warmasuta, 16, who revealed the new atmosphere displayed by Denpasar and Badung through the collaboration was fascinating.

They collaborated in combining several contemporary art concepts. Well, it is something new, said the tall man.

Similar opinion was expressed

by I Wayan Srutha Wiguna, 18, a gamelan player. He is very happy

and proud because he has the opportunity to re-appear in the event of Bali Mandara Nawanatya III. The spectacular performance fascinating the audience from the beginning to the end was beyond the expectation of both composers who collaborated in creating the Seven Colors concept.

“The appearance of both artists is beyond expectation. It could have surpassed our expectations,” said Ari Wirawan with an expression of disbelief.

Probably, the phrase ‘perfect

combination’ is capable of expressing the contemporary gamelan art displayed this time.

Such distinctive gamelan music gave new spirit to restart life on Monday. Both composers hoped the Nawanatya would be able to take place again as a venue for young artists to express themselves. “Hopefully, this event can be organized again as a medium to accommodate young artists to work and express,” concluded Ari Wirawan. B N

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etut Putrayasa said this activity is purely a form of development for the artist creativity of Indonesia, especially Bali. It is meant to feature the coastal cosmology, including beaches in Bali. If intensely implemented, this event will have an impact on

tourist destinations. “We recently held the sculpture on the beach on Berawa Beach (during the Berawa Festival). This is a forerunner of our seriousness to deploy in the future,” he said.

Wayan Seriyoga Parta said the event (Berawa Festival—Ed) is a pioneer involving high class

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Angklung Padaeng X Music Competition inistry of Tourism supported the performance of the Angklung Padaeng Music Competition (LMAP) X initiated by the Bumi Siliwangi Big Family (Kabumi UPI) on April 29 to May 2, 2018, at the Indonesia Education University Hall, Bandung.

Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, did not doubt the angklung traditional art having gone worldwide. According to him, angklung is filled with cultural values. “I believe the children participating in the LMAP competition have the potential to become artists. It just needs to improve financial value so that it will run faster because their creative value capital is already on hand,” he said.

According to Arief Yahya, the more preserved the culture, the more prosperous will be. It becomes one of the reasons for tourists to have vacation to a region. Therefore, culture must be preserved considering it has

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economic value. “It is saleable to foreign tourists,” said Arief Yahya.

Meanwhile, according to Deputy of Marketing Development I, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana, LMAP which has been held for ten times has another mission, in addition to preserving angklung. It is a manifestation and implementation to maintain, preserve and regenerate angklung throughout the archipelago. So, it has economic value for society.

“If angklung is developed, the people’s economy will go forward.

Tourism can also be developed in places of the manufacture and performances of angklung. Then, around it can be established and used as a homestay, where some rooms of the residents’ house can be rented to tourists who want to see, learn, make and play,” said Pitana.

Head of Marketing Area I (Java), Ministry of Tourism, Wawan Gunawan, added the LMAP is held very right on target.

The participants consisted of

national level from elementary, junior high, high school, and college / general category. “LMAP becomes one of the attractions of the tourism industry. In this case, it refers to the value of global show and national standard,” said Wawan.

Carrying the theme of ‘Angklung Music of Indonesia,’ LMAP of this year targets to be followed by 100 groups or 5000 angklung players from various provinces in Indonesia. This theme is taken as an invitation to the participants, spectators, and the general public to love more Indonesian music from Sabang to Merauke through angklung as a medium of music education.

“Later, quality of each Angklung Choir Group (KPA) will be assessed. Based on this, the Kabumi UPI would like to make LMAP into the effort to create a concrete form of purpose and ideals through cultural mission activities packed in the form of contests,” (BTN/014) said Wawan. B N

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artists to expose their works on the Beach. The art activities featured sculpture, three-dimensional art.

Project of the Sculpture on the Beach can open a new space for Bali’s future art scene. “Side art Projects for the project on the beach can only be found in three locations in the world, namely on Berawa Beach, in Perth Australia, and Denmark in Europe namely located on the famous Cyprus Beach,” he explained.

According to Wayan Seriyoga Parta, his side tried to work on the coastal events by displaying sculptures, three-dimensional works. Bali having many beaches can be utilized everywhere. “In the future, we want this event to become an annual event, where our initiator consisting of Gurat Institute and Richstone has been finalizing this concept carefully, so that we can choose the location,” said Yoga while adding it can be organized by government agency or private sector as long as it is done seriously.

The activities on Berawa Beach some time ago involved 11 artists from Bali, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, such as Titarubi, Ichwan Noor, Hedi Haryanto, Teguh Priyono, Ismanto Wahyudi, Putu Adi Gunawan, Putu Sutawijaya and Nyoman Aditama. From Bali, there are Ketut Putrayasa, Wayan Setem while from Bandung there was Wily Himawan. “This exhibition is more directed to build a market network in Bali. This is as preliminary evidence if this activity received a positive appreciation, apart from the remaining deficiencies that must be corrected,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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illage youth club (karang taruna) of Tibubeneng is focusing on the art creativity through music and arts event. Through the event entitled the Manggala Art & Festival they showed off their creativity for three days (Apr. 6 – 8) at Segara Perancak Field, Tibubeneng village, North Kuta, Badung. “The festival aims to promote the products of local village and communities as well as to empower the village potential. We also want to introduce the name of our village,” said Committee Chairman, I Putu Yoga Bawantara, at the office of Tibubeneng headman, Thursday (Apr. 5).

Yoga said the activity is purely born from the idea of ​​young people at the village of Tibubeneng who have made preparation for 5 months. The activity serves as an arena to foster the spirit of creativity of the youth. “The concept gives more emphasis on promoting and introducing the name of the Tibubeneng village area by cooperating with local entrepreneurs, food merchants, clothing and handicrafts SMEs at Tibubeneng,” he added.

Yoga mentioned a series of top Balinese bands were also invited.

Among them, there were the reggae pop by Joni Agung Group, Lolot Band as well as native musicians from Tibubeneng, such as the 4 WD Band Group, and several bands from local villages. It featured the theme ‘Music and Art’ so that in addition to presenting the band it also displays traditional art such as bondres comedy group of Celekontong Mas, Sekar Jepun Dance, Fire Dance and bleganjur art troupe dedicated by the youth from each hamlet.

In addition, the festival was enlivened with Food Festival, Clothing Booth, Kids Zone, Live Painting Mural, and many more.

The presence of top bands as invitees, it also presented three reggae group stars and three rock stars. “The most important is to explore the art potential owned by local young people especially in the field of music. Tibubeneng village has a band that deserves to be featured so that everyone will know it,” said Yoga.

With the theme ‘Music and Art,’ the festival, according to this official of Tibubeneng village, also gets funding support from the APBDes (village budget plan) worth IDR 150 million, while the event is estimated to spend IDR 360 million. Thus, the committee did fundraising through the sales of ticket. The entrance ticket is IDR 20,000. Besides, it got support from sponsorship. At the end, it was filled with a quiz so that it became more vibrant. “As scheduled, the Manggala Music & Art Festival was opened officially by the regent of Badung on Friday (Apr. 6) around 15:00,” he said.

Headman of Tibubeneng, I Made Kamajaya, said the purpose of this festival is no other than providing the opportunity to learn, work, organize and communicate for the youths of Tibubeneng village. “This activity is very important in harmony with the rapid development of Tibubeneng. We do not want to just become the spectators. We want to give an opportunity, character education for our youth, so that generate the spirit as creators reliably,” he said.

Further, he said the villagers through the village authority fully support the youth club activities. “We support the activities of Manggala Music Art and greatly appreciate to the creativity of the youth, so they are more creative. With the involvement of the Tibubeneng youth club consisting of 13 hamlets, surely we are looking forward to sustain in the future,” he hoped. B N (BTN/015)

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nderstandably, it was Easter Day, so the festive atmosphere was deliberately created by Ngurah Rai Airport management in order to welcome the Christian holiday.

Domestic and international terminals were decorated with knick knacks to create an Easter atmosphere at the airport.

Decorations identical to rabbits and eggs had the meaning of new life.

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along with rabbits adorned the airport terminal. There was also a brownish Rabbit House diorama with an antique garden gate ornament blended with the colors of eggs and Easter rabbits.

“We present Easter atmosphere like thematic events before to entertain passengers while waiting for flight hours to their respective destination,” said Yanus Suprayogi, General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport.

The atmosphere was also

enlivened with entertainment in the form of various games, such as Bounce Ball Roulette and Bunny Shoot with minimum purchase in tenant area located at the airport.

Face Painting and Choir were also prepared to add passenger entertainment that could not participate in the games.

Peak of the celebration lasted for two days on March 31--April 1, 2018. “Easter is a day full of fun and togetherness with family.

In this event, we are packing with excitement of games presented and diorama to capture the moment with family,” said Yanus.

Jeni Dawson, a passenger from Canada participating in the Bunny Shoot game was very happy.

“This kind of activity can make passengers like me feel happy and entertained. No message for Bali Airport, you are perfect. Thank you for the gift,” she said.

Ngurah Rai Airport also presented a 3D photo diorama of Indonesian President Joko Widodo who is riding a vintage bicycle. “With this photo diorama, passengers seem to take pictures with the number one person in Indonesia. This presence of President of Republic of Indonesia diorama is meant to show off and give optimism about Bali tourism that everything has returned to normal,” said Yanus. B N (BTN/015)

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The speakers in the event featuring the theme of

Dissemination of Anti-Drug, Pornography, and Violence against Women and Children for Bright Future of Indonesia was Aisyah Dahlan, and representatives of Bali Police officers.

Such interactive dialogue was also conducted by Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo after the dissemination session. For participants who asked attractive questions as well as for those who successfully answered the questions given by the First Lady were entitled to get a gift in the form of bike or helmet where totally ten units of bikes and 40 helmets having been provided.

“The danger of drugs is no doubt. Its abuse is increasingly widespread in various countries including in Indonesia. Hopefully, the dissemination attended by Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo and Mrs. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla can provide information and increase knowledge. Besides, this activity can provide understanding how not to get mired into it, and even to help relatives and friends who are experiencing it,” said Lilik Amini, General Manager incharge of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center. B N (BTN/014)

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Badung Provides Multi Segment Needs of Tourists

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ogether with Badung Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) and tourism association, Badung makes market segmentation, targeting and positioning. “To reach 6.5 million foreign tourists visit, we do market segmentation, targeting and positioning,” said the Head of Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra, during the focus group discussion (FGD) at Trans Hotel Kuta, recently.

Made Badra explained that market segmentation is based on the country of origin of tourists, age, gender and others. Further, it is related to the number of tourist visits that will be targeted. “Positioning related to our position when selling this product namely realizing Badung as a multi-segment destination in Badung,” he explained.

Meanwhile, physical infrastructure that will be fixed by Badung government is the installation of Wi-Fi from Southern to Northern Badung. In addition to focusing on the five tourism villages to be developed, both facilities and budgets are also prepared. The five

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tourism villages are Bongkasa Pertiwi, Carangsari, Mengwi, Plaga and Pangsan. After these five villages, it will be resumed to develop other tourism villages.

Chairman of the Badung Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD), I Gusti Agung Rai Suryawijaya, said that Badung has provided the multi-segment needs of foreign tourists. For example, the Australian guest segment is centered in Kuta area, MICE guests are centered in Nusa Dua area, nomadic guests are centered Canggu, and other segments. “Foreign tourists traveling to Badung district belong to multi segment. To strengthen such various segments, the BPPD Badung does a mapping.

Rai Suryawijaya explained it is meant to complete supporting facilities in each segment. Badung is ideal for multi-segment guests, but more sharply it needs to look for the lack of facilities, so the results become more perfect. “We will use this as reference and the recommendation will be used in the tourism development of Badung 2018. We’d like to get input what

program has not been worked on,” he explained.

He said that all markets have been developed and will develop other markets. Western Europe has indeed been worked on, and then will work on Central Europe and Eastern Europe. In addition, it also continues to work on Asian markets such as Japan, Korea, China and India. The existing market will be maintained by attending tourism fair to maintain network, update information, contract and business.

The BPPD is also working on the Indian market because India’s 1.3 billion people has 20 percent of middle class. Suppose that five percent of it comes to Bali, it is considered profitable. The effort to grab the Indian market is through cooperation with Garuda Indonesia to open direct flights. With direct flights from Denpasar to Mumbai and vice versa, it can be reached within seven hours. “This will add their interest to come,” he said.

In addition, the similarities of Balinese and Indian culture can also become a promotional product. Indian guests are also rated better than Chinese because they always stay in three-, four- or fivestar hotels. Their length of stay is quite long, namely five days, so their spending money will also be more.

Through this FGD, continued Rai Suryawijaya, his organization gets input related to the existing destinations in Badung namely rural and urban destinations. The rural destination is located in North Badung while the urban destination is intended for MICE in South Badung. “Our industry would like to integrate the multi-event products. Regarding the marketing, we apply BAS namely Branding of Product, Advertising and Selling,” he concluded. BTN (BTN/015)

ndonesian Food and Beverage Executive Association (IFBEC) of Bali Chapter supports the Student Exchange activity in Indonesia and Japan promoted by Tourism Management Department of Petra Christian University in collaboration with Josai University of Japan. “This program involves Josai University students residing in UK Petra and UK Petra students that have experienced internationalization in their college days,” said Chairman of IFBEC, Ketut Darmayasa.

He explained the era of industrial revolution 4.0 or known as the Disruption Era has began to happen today. This new pattern change becomes the biggest challenge for

students who are studying. “Therefore, the generation living in the era of Disruption must have a high competitiveness.

One of them is by equipping themselves with cross-cultural knowledge through the exchange of students and internships in the industry,” he explained.

Darmayasa added that his organization will involve foreign students from Japan and Indonesia to introduce the culture and language they have in the learning process in UKP Petra and Bali. Other than by IFBEC Bali, this event is also sup-

ported by ASITA Bali. “Through this activity, we hope the students can get the knowledge in a fun way like adventure,” said Darmayasa. BTN (BTN/015)

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tended by about 550 participants from 53 countries in Africa is scheduled to be opened by President Jokowi and presents some important figures as resource persons. “The IAF is expected to change the perception so far about Africa giving impression to have many conflicts. On the other hand, there is economic potential and trade that can be developed from the countries on the continent. We think Bali is a very appropriate venue to start it,” he added.

Governor Pastika welcomed and appreciated the selection of Bali as the venue for such big event. Selection of Bali to host the IAF 2018 will not only be a promotional event for Bali tourism

but also can bring in positive impact for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bali. To that end, governor hoped the crafts of Bali SMEs can be prepared to be exhibited during the event.

Governor Pastika who was accompanied by the Public Administration Assistant of Bali Regional Secretariat I Wayan Suarjaya, Head of Government Bureau Jayadi Jaya and Head of Public Relations and Protocol Bureau Dewa Gede Mahendra Putra also reminded that coordination with related parties should be increased so the IAF can take place successfully and smoothly.

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Griya Santrian Awarded 2017 Gold Cicle By Agoda

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ali is chosen to host the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2018 (IAF) that will be held on April 10-11 in Nusa Dua. This was conveyed by Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Desra Percaya, in his audition with Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, in his office on Monday (Apr. 2).

Furthermore, Desra said the selection of Bali as the host of the big event is inseparable from the facilities owned by Bali supported by nature, culture, and society that is very ready to host an international event.

Added Desra, the IAF to be at-

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n April 2018 Griya Santrian proudly received the prestigious Gold Circle Award (GCA) from Agoda for the second time, after awarded back in 2015. Agoda, one of the world’s fastest-growing online booking platforms and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group announced the winners of its prestigious 2017 Gold Circle Awards to 1,552 accommodation partners, given to top-performing accommodation partners around the world that exemplify the best qualities of the online booking travel experience.

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Governor Pastika Receives Consul General of PRC success of China to shift Australia as the country with the most tourists visiting Bali. However, he is confident there is still a potential cooperation that can be extracted between Bali and China.

“If allowed, I will do research to get to know more about the culture of Bali better and can introduce it to PRC community,” said Consul General who previously served in Africa.

He hoped that Governor Pastika and the ranks of the Bali provincial government can support the efforts to improve the relationship between the two cultures. More-

over, he already had an idea to develop a drama art that combines Balinese culture with PRC. Gou also hoped to learn more about how Balinese people can live in a harmonious culture.

Governor Pastika welcomed the arrival of Consul General Gou Houdong in Bali. He hoped that good relationships having been created can continue to grow better.

Bali itself already has a sister province relationship with two provinces in China, said Pastika. “This is a proof of the relationship proximity between Bali and China,” he said.

Besides, the historical relationship

can be seen in various artifacts in Bali.

According to Pastika, his side will be happy to introduce Bali to Consul General Gou Houdong so as to know more about Bali, such as about the existence of customary village in Bali.

Governor Pastika was accompanied by the Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Yuniarta, Head of Culture Agency Dewa Beratha, Head of National Political Unity Dewa Mantera, Government Bureau Head Jayadi Jaya and Head of Protocol and Public Relations Dewa Mahendra Putra.

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Sovereign Bali is a fourstar hotel with a total of 198 rooms and suites, equipped with high end amenities and modern facilities as well as international standard services. The hotel commencing its operation in December 2014 is located on the main road of Tuban area, very close to Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali Mandara Toll and close to souvenir and culinary center.

A very strategic location as well as short distance from the airport causes Agoda to use it as benchmark for the conferment of the Gold Circle Award to H Sovereign Bali. After a rigorous selection and a direct assessment of guests that already had experience to stay at H Sovereign Bali, finally Agoda determined H Sovereign Bali to win Gold Circle Award.

“Our achievement is dedicated to all the supports mostly given by guests, colleagues, all staff and all management. Without their support and contribution, we cannot get all of this. H Sovereign Bali has been committed to striving to provide the best quality rang-

ing from products and services to guests. We always give our guests first priority. These are the two most important aspects of the award,” said Ramia Adnyana, General Manager.

“For our consistency in providing the best services, we have also received several awards including, Bali Leading Airport Hotel 2015/2016, World Luxury Hotel

Awards 2016, Best Restaurant 2016 by Indonesia Tattler, Excellent Award 2015 with score of 8.5 from Booking.com, Excellent Awards 2016 with the score of 4.3 from Hotels.com, Recommended Hotel from TripAdvisor, Certified Hotel Partner from Traveloka and the latest one is 2017 Gold Circle Award Winner,” said Ramia Adnyana.

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meet the following standards: Standing amongst the top 1% of Agoda’s properties, Consistently stellar customer reviews, Competitive pricing and availability, A commitment to delivering a fantastic customer experience.

The industry and modern travelers’ expectations have raised the bar on quality of cutting-edge technology and world class service. Each year GCA becomes more competitive as accommodation properties continue to enhance their offering on Agoda.

“This award not only expresses the satisfaction that visitors have given to Griya Santrian, but also demonstrates the journey in the effort to refine our product and hospitality offerings,” said IB Sidharta Putra, general manager of Griya Santrian,” The gold circle award is a solid indicator of the level of quality

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overnor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, received the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Gou Houdong, in his office in Denpasar on Tuesday (Apr. 3).

Gou Houdong has just started his duty in Denpasar to replace Hu Yinquan.

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Bali, Gou Houdong claimed to have been very interested in the culture and natural beauty of Bali.

He hoped to get to know more about Balinese culture and tourism in the future.

Gou Houdong realized the relationship between PRC and Bali in recent time has grown very well. One of the indicators is the

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Night Appreciation for Balinese Entrepreneurs round 450 Balinese entrepreneurs gathered at Aston Grand Ballroom to gain insight in Entrepreneur Festival 2018 on March 29, 2018.

The annual event is collaboration between PT. Literatur Negeri & Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

The theme was “Owning a Piece of Indonesia’s Future”, it is expected that business owners and brand, practitioners, academics, and investors get insight into how to respond to current conditions in a comprehensive, political, economic, and investment.

The participants were very enthusiastic during the event, it can be seen from the questions addressed to speakers such as Ellen May - Indonesia Outstanding Female Investor, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, MA, Ph.D.- Indonesia Best Political Analyst, and Alex P Chandra - Chari-

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man Lestari Group & Founder AKUBANK Business School.

In addition to seminars and exhibitions, the event enlivened by the Navicula Band also gives awards to entrepreneurs who have contributed to the Balinese economy. The categories are; Entrepreneur of The Year - Designed for a businessman who is visibly seen as contributing to the environment and growth in Bali, The Rookie For entrepreneurs who are under 35 years old, The Wonder Woman - For a woman entrepreneur with her busy life as a successful housewife develops its business, The Technopreneur - For entrepreneurs whose business uses a technology or digital platform.

“We are very pleased that our venue can accommodate this annual event, with its aim appreciation for Balinese entrepreneurs.

Hopefully, through this positive

event can grow the other talented entrepreneurs in Indonesia. In addition of seminars, night appreciations, and gala dinners like this, our grand ballroom also recommended for those who would like to celebrate their wedding party, because with its 1,270m2 and the ceiling height up to 6 meters making it easier for them to decorate the room without obstacle”.

Said Lilik Amini Director of Sales at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention

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The Rebranding of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak

Pangi Restaurant

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ave you been familiar with mixed rice? Once upon a time, try to taste the enjoyment of mixed rice a la Pangi Restaurant at b Hotel Bali & Spa. The restaurant located on Jalan Imam Bonjol 508, Denpasar, presents traditional menus of the archipelago every Tuesday. “On Wednesdays, we present Football Fruit (pangi) Duck menu, then on Tuesdays we serve Mixed Rice menu,” said Firgirina, Executive Secretary & Public Relations of b Hotel, recently.

Each portion of Mixed Rice contains several culinary variants, such as corn rice, stewed beef in coconut milk and spices, shredded chicken, balado eggs (in spicy chili sauce), vegetables, fish pepes and twisted satay. Along with the variants there is spicy sauce as well as sweet and salty soy. This menu is juxtaposed with young coconut ice combined with grated melon. “Each portion of our Bali Mixed Rice is sold for IDR 50,000,” said Firgirina.

In addition to Balinese Mixed Rice, Pangi Restaurant also offers fried noodle and fried rice menu on Mondays, Mongolian Menu on Wednesdays, chicken and beef meatball menu on Thursdays, and rice menu on Saturdays. “Previously, Pangi Restaurant promotes the menus like Football Tree (Pangi) Duck in accordance with the name of the restaurant. Football Tree Duck is using local ingredients including local and genuine spices. The cooking process is very special, so it produces soft meat, not fishy, ​​tasty and distinctive flavor,” she explained.

Chef Apri Irawan said that in terms of the taste, Mixed Rice is

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appropriate to be everyone’s appetite, both for local people and tourists because the mixture is very precise, not too bland nor too spicy.

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mixed rice is indeed a commonplace, but we intentionally feature to introduce the traditional menus to international scene. Therefore, it is made with a special recipe,” he added.

This mixed rice uses the main ingredient in the form of corn mixed with white rice formerly known as nasi oran. In the past, this nasi oran was mixed with cassava, sweet potato, corn or others, as a menu of rice for disadvantaged people. White rice or the so-called pure rice could only be enjoyed by rich people who have a lot of money. Now, this mixed rice menu becomes a trend. “We want to feature this old culture and create something new to be useful for the hotel,” said Chef Apri Irawan. B N

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n Friday, 23 March 2018, DevinSky Hotel Seminyak held a rebranding event which previously has been announced the new Hotel name on 19 January 2018. Through event namely “Rebranding of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak” which celebrated at BLU Sky Restaurant-Bar-Lounge by DevinSky Hotel Seminyak, management invited many travel agent on-

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line and offline, corporates, media and blogger/influencer to attended on this event.

At a glance, in 2014 DevinSky Hotel Seminyak firstly named Devin Sky Villa after that joining under Golden Tulip management and renamed to be Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak. Here after, in 2018, the owner and internal management decided to release from Golden Tulip management and continuing with own management system.

Along with that decision, the management ensures to fix maintaining the quality of its service and facilities while also continuing to explore new ways to please our guests. Eventually, the management is looking forward to continuing the pleasant relationship with all of the tourism stakeholders under the new brand of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak in the coming days and future.

DevinSky Hotel Seminyak is a 4-star hotel with the concept “Your Luxurious and Modern Stay in Seminyak” features 108 elegant and spacious guestrooms with luxurious interiors and modern styling from Superior, Deluxe, Jacuzzi Suite and Private Pool Suite, and exclusive 2 levels Penthouse Suite.

Located in a very private cul-de-sac off Jalan Petitenget, one of Seminyak’s key thoroughfares, and within all the famous boutiques, galleries, cafe, restaurants, and nightlife that line this upscale resort area.

Guests may enjoy the great range of treatments at Nari Spa with its special Aquatonic facility, as well as fascinating sunset views at BLU Sky RestaurantBar-Lounge and from the captivated rooftop pool.

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ali Starlings known locally as Jalak Bali are Bali’s official bird. These beautiful little birds are only found wild in the West Bali National Park and parts of Nusa Penida Island.

Unlike many other starlings that visually blend into their surroundings, Jalak Bali’s black and white plumage stands in contrast to the verdant foliage of Bali jungles, and so they have developed other ways of avoiding predators, such as spending most of their time in treetops. Another behavior that sets these birds apart from other members of their genus, is that when they go looking for food and water, they do so in groups to ensure security.

Jalak Bali mate during the rainy season and the bluish-green eggs are just 2-3 cm long.

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elated to the love for Bali, the Consulate-General of Australia held a Public Outreach event for NGOs and citizens on the Island of the Gods. At the same time, it also launched the Australian Government’s #smartvolunteering campaign. The event was organized with the Australian Border Force and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of Indonesia, and attended by NGOs and community groups, Consular Corps members and Australian volunteers.

Consul-General of Australia, Dr. Helena Studdert, opened the event on Thursday (Mar. 22). Present as guest speaker was Teddy Triatmojo, Section Head of Dissemination and Information Services of Ngurah Rai Airport. With the presenta-

tion entitled ‘Donation of Goods to Indonesia - What You Need to Know,’ Triatmojo answered the questions and comments from NGOs and members of the Australian community in Bali on the challenge of bringing donated goods to Indonesia and Bali in particular.

Dr. Studdert said the love of Australians on this island has lasted long. “All of them are manifested in the interest and great desire showed by Australians to help the Balinese and local people who are deemed unlucky or in need of help,” she said.

Some of these contributions are by establishing their own foundations with a strong personal commitment, while others do by joining in the members of social

and community organizations and other volunteering activities.

“The #smartvolunteering is an Australian Government campaign that encourages Australians to be well-informed volunteers, safe volunteers for children and ready volunteers,” she added.

Dr. Studdert then explained there is evidence that the number of orphanages in this popular tourist destination tends to increase to meet the demand of tourists.

Meanwhile, the number of orphans has declined. Research has shown that the children are orphans that are living in the orphanage. Over the long term, such condition can harm their social, physical, intellectual, and emotional development.

For this reason, the Australian Government’s #smartvolunteering campaign is trying to block orphanage tourism, including the visit activities as well as shortterm and unskilled visits of volunteers in orphanages. B N (BTN/015)

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The current condition is known as Disruption Era. Disruption is not just a contemporary phenomenon, but also the phenomenon of tomorrow (the future) brought by the reformers to the present,” said Ramia Adnyana, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the seminar entitled Sales Strategy in Disrupted Market at The Trans Resort Bali, Friday (Mar. 23).

The seminar held by the Global Hospitality Expert (GHE) also revealed the advancement of communication technology which now far surpasses the technology of goods industry increasingly positioning consumers-driven market (not just for the type of goods and services) but also how the goods and services are distributed. Consumers always

want goods of high quality, affordable price, fast-making process, easy availability and delivery that can be said instant. It should be immediately available, whenever needed.

These demands require producers and / or service providers to work smarter and no longer be able to rely on their business planning on the reliability of historical data and market trends.

Once again, the advancement of digital communication technology can change market opinion quickly and massively. Thus, there is no longer a safe trend that can be used as a reference of product and service provision. “We need to analyze in-depth this disruption condition, recognize it and then we can be ready with the right sales strategy, so that business continuity can take place as we expect,” said Ramia Adnyana.

President Director of GHE, Yoga

Iswara, said the seminar is one of the GHE’s active participations in presenting the media of learning and professionalism to guarantee business continuity through the improvement of human resource quality. “We also use this great seminar as a medium of inauguration or submission of the graduation certificates for participants and the certification we’ve held,” he said.

The event was also filled with the conferment of graduation certificate of General Management Capacity Enhancement. This program is designed to increase the capacity as well as management skills with 148-hour meeting module. “The output of this program is manager and or general manager who controls all areas of responsibility to lead a hotel,” said Yoga Iswara.

The seminar opened by Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali, Dr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, was attended by hundreds of participants consisting of hotelier, general manager, senior executive manager, tourism lecturer as well as corporate leaders in the tourism

40 Countries Participate in Bali Spirit Festival

Holding a Series of Temple Inauguration Rituals Inna Grand Bali Beach held a series of temple inauguration ritual consisting of mamungkah, ngenteg linggih and pedudusan alit at Manik Tirta Sari Temple. The ceremony was attended by a whole family of staff and employees of the Hindus of Grand Inna Bali Beach, Inna Bali Beach Resort and Inna Bali Beach Garden.

ali Spirit Festival, an international event taking place in Ubud tourism, has an impact to increase the number of tourist visits. This cool and peaceful village has always attracted the attention of domestic and foreign tourists.

Every implementation of an event, tourists from various countries will throng the area nicknamed as the Kampong of Arts. For instance, the Bali Spirit Festival is always crowded with visitors.

At the Bali Spirit Festival 2018 opened on Monday (Apr. 2) at Yoga Barn Ubud, Gianyar, thousands of participants from 40 countries took part in the 11th event.

Yoga Barn daily used as the venue of yoga class was crowded by participants as well as tourists. “Participants come with high enthusiasm because this event has been planned well in advance,” said Founder of the Bali Spirit Festival, Made Gunarta.

Made Gunarta asserted the organizer has prepared an actively managed website, so participants from various countries can access it. Bali Spirit Festival of this time has the theme of ‘Back to Roots’ and took place

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until April 8 featuring yoga, music, dance and cuisines. “This proves that Bali Spirit Festival gets full support from international participants,” said Made Gunarta.

Head of the Gianyar Tourism Office, A.A. Ari Brahmanta, who attended the opening ceremony admitted to be happy and welcomed the implementation of Bali Spirit Festival 2018. More international activities will bring in multiplier effect, especially impact on the increase of tourist visits. “The economy of the surrounding community will get helped starting from transportation, accommodation to others,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Expert Staff of Multicultural Field, Esthy Reko Astuti, after opening the Bali Spirit Festival 2018 said the festival is a successful example of a planned activity.

According to her, there are creative values and commercial values in this annual event, so that the activities having been held for 11 times can attract tourists. “This event is very supportive and helps the economy of community from all lines,” said Esthy who is also Chief Executive of Calendar of Event 2018 of the Ministry of Tourism. B N (BTN/015)

eries of the ritual procession had been carried out since March 1, 2018 commenced with sermons (dharma vacana) by Ida Pedanda Gede Wayahan from Griya Wanasari, Sanur. After that, it was resumed with the ceremonies of matur piuning karya, melaspas pratima, nancep wewangunan, maturan guru bendu piduka as well as nunas pekuluh to some of the temples around the hotel and major temples in Bali.

Then, it was continued with matur penguleman mangku, negtegan beras, ngingsah, pawintenan alit, melasti, napak siwi in the platform. At peak of the ritual procession was performed sacred activities namely Ida Ratu Biyang Napak Pertiwi.

Furthermore, it was carried out the nyenuk ritual and ended with nyegara gunung on Sanur Beach on April 3, 2018.

Chairman of the ritual committee, Gusti Made Suthapa, said the ritual was officiated over by Ida Ratu Pedanda Gede Wayahan from Griya Wanasari, Sanur. The organizer also invited the chief of South Denpasar

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industry, including Chairman of the PHRI Badung, IGN Rai Suryawijaya. It presented James Gwee (Indonesia’s favorite trainer) as keynote speaker and Ketut Wiratama, (CEO of Master Trainer).

The Global Hospitality Expert (GHE) is an industry and academic partner of International Bali Institute of Tourism (STBI) established to assist industry colleagues and

tourism academics in improving tourism skills and expertise.

At the same time, GHE also serves as a certification expert partner from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLE) in Indonesia, so that all the academic programs and professional certification programs of the AHLE can be implemented in Indonesia. B N (BTN/015)

Mufidah Jusuf Kalla Impressed by Health Program of Badung District ufidah Jusuf Kalla visited public health center of Petang II, Pelaga, Petang, on Tuesday (Apr. 3). This wife of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Moh Jusuf Kalla was amazed to hear the health program for the Badung community.

The presence of Mufidah Jusuf Kalla with her entourage was welcomed by Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, along with Deputy Regent Ketut Suiasa, Chairman of the Badung House of Representatives Putu Parwata, Head of the Badung Health Agency Putra Suteja, and the other agency leaders.

Badung community, especially Pelaga, also welcomed the arrival of the wife of the RI 2. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla directly greeted people who were listening to health dissemination related to the hazards and prevention of cervical cancer and tuberculosis.

On that occasion, Regent Giri Prasta explained about the health program given to Badung community. Moreover, his government has succeeded in realizing the Tri Kona program where the birth, live and death are entirely borne by the government.

Baby’s birth also gets a free birth certificate. Health costs have been fully covered through the Healthy Badung Resident (KBS) program. In addition, a total of 62 units of ambulance have been launched and deployed at villages and subdistricts across Badung.

“Well, it’s a good health program,” said Mrs. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla who is amazed

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Manik Tirta Sari Temple at IGBB

GHE Holds Seminar Analyzing In-Depth Sales Strategies of Millennial Era Service industry demands the players to get involved in the dynamics of creativity and innovation to meet the needs of consumers getting more diverse, more widespread and more complex as well as even penetrating the distance, space and time.

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Police, headman of Sanur, headman of Sanur Kauh, headman of Sanur Kaja, chief of Intaran customary village, chief of Sanur customary village, senior figure of Ubud Palace, Sanur Development Foundation including unit leader & employee representative of PT Hotel Indonesia Natour for Bali region. “This ceremony can take place due to the faith and devotion of people, supporting devotees of Manik Tirta Sari Temple of the Inna Grand Bali Beach,” he said.

General Manager of Grand Inna Bali Beach, IGK Ayu Ariani, said the ritual is expected to achieve the physical and spiritual balance.

“Implementation of this ceremony is meant to achieve harmony, security and comfort, not only in the hotel environment but also in the surrounding community,” she said.

IGK Ayu Ariani added that Manik Tirta Sari Temple is a sacred building located in the Main Mandala of Grand Inna Bali Beach with an area of ​​about 850 square meters venerated by 480 Hindus posing all employees of Grand Inna Bali Beach, Inna Bali Beach Resort and Inna Bali

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Beach Garden. Restoration of the Manik Tirtasari Temple begun in December 2015 financed by donation, volunteer donation and contributions of the employees has completed and was ritually purified by melaspas, mupuk pedagingan and mecaru on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

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to hear the exposure of the number one person in Badung while expressing her gratitude for the warm welcome by the Badung society.

Regent Giri Prasta also explained the provision of death benefits amounting to IDR10 million received directly by the heirs. In addition, there is also a patient watchman benefit of maximally IDR 5 million. “We also support the elderly. Thus, starting from the birth, life to death has been financed by the government,” he said.

This official from Pelaga, Petang, also explained that the people of Badung have enjoyed five priority areas namely clothing, food and housing; health and education; social security and employment; art, tradition, religion and culture; and tourism.

Besides, he would like to realize the sovereign society of Badung in the field of politics, self-reliance in the field of economy, and personality in the field of culture, according to the teachings of Tri Sakti proposed by Bung Karno. B N (BTN/ery)

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The Center of Art

ianyar will have a new nickname namely gastronomic destination. The term is reasonable because the district has the most tourist attractions and the most comprehensive. It is being prepared to be a leading center for developing various types of food. “Gianyar gastronomic destination is a continuation of the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism to apply for the UNWTO that chooses gastronomic tourism of Indonesia,” said Yoke Dharmawan, Chief of Gianyar Gastronomic Destination Preparation Team.

In the meeting at Kawan Palace Ubud, some time ago, Yoke said that Gianyar was chosen because it has cultural diversity, lifestyle and gastronomic designation itself. “Talking about gastronomy, we also talk about experiential-related taste, age and not just the place. The UNWTO had almost chosen Peru as the

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Gianyar Ready to Be Gastronomic Destination prototype of gastronomic destination,” she said.

This creative woman said that gastronomic tourism is one of the unique entities that can attract guests to come. It is a destination with quality revenue through food. “Gastro tourism is a very important destination on these days. When traveling to a destination, people do not only see nature, but also find something to eat. It’s a pity if the gastronomic power is not featured.

People can remember a place because they feel, not just see,” he explained.

Yoke insisted that gastronomy will feature the uniqueness or local wisdom. This is important because the cuisines in the version of President Jokowi will strengthen national diplomacy. So, gastronomy is important to strengthen the position of the country because a civilized nation is a nation that respects food intended for all walks of life. “The history of food from mother to child, the origin of food and the food industry has close relations, so we have commodities such as the coffee, rice and others,” she added.

Through this gastro economy, Yoke will support the national program to provide added value to the agriculture, fisheries, industry and cultural history of the food itself.

“We can raise community empowerment, so that people maintain the origin of the food itself. Hopefully, the market can appreciate the

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Denpasar Ranked First in Smart City for Medium City Category

DENPASAR In the City

enpasar government grabbed the first winner of Smart City for the category of Medium City. This proved that Denpasar city has successfully designed the smart city program in order to accelerate the development of urban residents. Denpasar City implements a variety of Smart City application programs. The award makes the

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destination and become a part of the experience process. Through eating, people can fall in love because they always remember the experience.

Gastronomy will affect the industry and can develop destinations. People come to feel the food and then there is promotion and marketing as well as destination branding. A destination involves a wide range of communities, industries, tourism players, farmers, cultures and ultimately strengthens

culture and heritage of Ubud, Gianyar and Indonesia.

Gastronomy team of Gianyar includes academicians, tourism players, travel agencies and restaurateurs. The team is conducting discussions, so as to accelerate the realization of the gastronomic destination. “It is meant to get closer to the community, build branding, and record what it has already had, how many are lost, how many are scattered outside Gianyar, but has no the origin.

should optimize the function of fiber optic, Wi-Fi and CCTV. “We from the TBG will provide 100 WiFi and 200 CCTV aids to the Denpasar government,” she said while adding that previously her side had provided 4 CCTV aids and established cooperation with Denpasar government in developing tourism in Denpasar and the development of its human resources.

This Wi-Fi and CCTV assistance gives many benefits for all parties, namely Denpasar city government, residents, tourists and the TGB itself. Denpasar government will cover all cities with 4G and 5G, telecommunication services for

Some belong to Gianyar, but lose because they do not know the benefits,” he said.

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Gianyar Government Tourism Office Address : Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph. (0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554 website: www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.id, www.gianyartourism.com, email: admingianyar@gianyarkab.go.id, info@gianyartourism.com

ooperation between the Tabanan district and Toyama government, Japan, on the renewable technology, Micro Hydro Power Plant and Waste Management was selected as the learning center of the Regional Secretariat Team of the Indonesia Association of District Government (APEKSI) for Re-

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Miarsana said that as an agricultural area, the ​​Tabanan district has a large area spreading across ​​89,933 hectares covering farmland area of 62,216 hectares. In details, it consists of paddy field (21,089 ha) and non-paddy fields (41,127 ha).

It is very potential for agricultural development. “Until now, Tabanan still gives the largest contribution to rice production in Bali, so that it remains to be dubbed as the granary of Bali food,” said Miarsana.

He added that selection of Jatiluwih as a meeting place because the area has been designated as World Cultural Heritage (WBD since June 29, 2012. Its paddy field terraces offer an interesting natural panorama as buffer zone and producer of typical red rice of Tabanan.

“The land cultivation needs eco-

friendly technology. With the help of the Japanese government, we can further develop the Jatiluwih area,” he said.

The meeting on the occasion was also attended by the Head

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residents and tourists, improve the economy (Digital Economy) and serve citizens through Smart City application. Residents will get telecommunication services including tourists.

Besides, it can improve the economy (digital economy), serve citizens through the Smart City application, internet access anytime, anywhere, grow digital economic potential of citizens, improve public services and improve the quality of life. “Tourists will get the ease of accessing official information of Denpasar city government. Utilization is very much and can be enjoyed by all parties. So, this cooperation

can be improved,” he said.

Acting Mayor of Denpasar, IGN Jaya Negara, appreciated to various applications offered related to smart city by TBG. Of the smart city applications on offer, Denpasar government has implemented most of it. It is proved by the Smart City Government of Denpasar winning the first rank in the category of Medium City. Jaya Negara then requested relevant agency to follow-up or coordinate the application of smart city program especially Wi-Fi and CCTV denoting the CSR of the TBG. BTN

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Cooperation of Tabanan and Japan Glanced by Ambon Municipality gion VI. Therefore, the team led by Ambon Deputy Mayor, Sayarief Hadler, made a visit to Tabanan district, not long ago.

When the group was received by the Assistant for Economy and Development Affairs, I Wayan Miarsana, representing the Government of Tabanan, the Deputy Mayor of Ambon said that his arrival and entourage is meant to learn the cooperation between the government of Tabanan and Toyama municipality, Japan. “And this action will be used as a first step for us to be implemented in our city, especially in waste management and renewable technology,” he said.

Related to waste problem, deputy mayor admitted it is very complex in every city in Indonesia. “People still think that waste ends up in a trash can. If waste is properly managed in accordance with the concept of Reuse, Reduce, Recycle (3R) and renewable technology aid, the waste can be reused,” he said.

entrepreneurs interested in establishing cooperation, and even providing CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) for the Denpasar government, like the PT Tower Bersama Group (TBG).

This was revealed during the discussion of Smart City Program at Hotel Inna Bali, Jalan Veteran Denpasar, recently. PT Tower Bersama Group (TBG) will provide 100 Wi-Fi and 200 CCTV grants for Denpasar government. “Growing the future of Denpasar Smart City must be integrated between Smart Governance, Smart Mobility, Smart Healthcare, Smart People, and Smart Destination,” said the Head of Smart Cluster & Mobility Development Division of TBG, Nia Kurnianingsih.

To achieve it, continued Nia Kurnianingsih, the Smart City

Want to take selfie at ATM? Visit this fun location

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ssuredly it is not an ATM of any kind. To be sure, it has nothing to do with automated teller machines used to withdraw money.

It stands for Anjungan Tukad Melangit (ATM) or literally meaning the platform of Melangit River located at Antugan hamlet, Jehem village, Tembuku, Bangli, as one of the favorite places for

travelers that like to take selfie. At this ATM, visitors cannot only take pictures with the background of natural beauty of the Melangit River, but also in the swing and some other selfie facilities.

Before becoming the target of travelers, the ATM was once made only by local youths to simply hang out together. The materials used to make the platform are only sober ones, namely wood and bamboo.

However, after visitors took selfie and was uploaded to social media, the platform is getting more crowded with tourist visits.

Operations Manager of the ATM, I Wayan Lendra, recently said the ATM has been famous since more than a year ago. Seeing the number of incoming visitors, he continues to make improvements and arrangement. If formerly there used to be only one platform, now there have been three permanently built platforms. “We make them permanent for the convenience of visi-

tors,” he explained.

In addition to the platform, the ATM management also offers several other facilities suitable for taking pictures such as traditional swing and heart-shaped bamboo cane work. At the ATM, visitors can also feel the sensation of camping and picking oranges in person.

If previously visitors to the ATM were only charged a voluntary levy, now the management charges admission ticket worth IDR 10,000 for adult and IDR 5,000 for child of domestic tourists. Meanwhile, foreign tourists are charged IDR 15,000 per person. So far, Lendra admitted that the rate of tourist visits to ATM is now increasing.

On typical days, the average visit rate reaches tens of people per day, while on holidays it increases up to 80 percent more. BTN Bangli Government Tourism Office : Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli, Ph. (0366) 91537, W. www.banglikab.go.id

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ianyar will have a new nickname namely gastronomic destination. The term is reasonable because the district has the most tourist attractions and the most comprehensive. It is being prepared to be a leading center for developing various types of food. “Gianyar gastronomic destination is a continuation of the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism to apply for the UNWTO that chooses gastronomic tourism of Indonesia,” said Yoke Dharmawan, Chief of Gianyar Gastronomic Destination Preparation Team.

In the meeting at Kawan Palace Ubud, some time ago, Yoke said that Gianyar was chosen because it has cultural diversity, lifestyle and gastronomic designation itself. “Talking about gastronomy, we also talk about experiential-related taste, age and not just the place. The UNWTO had almost chosen Peru as the

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Gianyar Ready to Be Gastronomic Destination prototype of gastronomic destination,” she said.

This creative woman said that gastronomic tourism is one of the unique entities that can attract guests to come. It is a destination with quality revenue through food. “Gastro tourism is a very important destination on these days. When traveling to a destination, people do not only see nature, but also find something to eat. It’s a pity if the gastronomic power is not featured.

People can remember a place because they feel, not just see,” he explained.

Yoke insisted that gastronomy will feature the uniqueness or local wisdom. This is important because the cuisines in the version of President Jokowi will strengthen national diplomacy. So, gastronomy is important to strengthen the position of the country because a civilized nation is a nation that respects food intended for all walks of life. “The history of food from mother to child, the origin of food and the food industry has close relations, so we have commodities such as the coffee, rice and others,” she added.

Through this gastro economy, Yoke will support the national program to provide added value to the agriculture, fisheries, industry and cultural history of the food itself.

“We can raise community empowerment, so that people maintain the origin of the food itself. Hopefully, the market can appreciate the

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Denpasar Ranked First in Smart City for Medium City Category

DENPASAR In the City

enpasar government grabbed the first winner of Smart City for the category of Medium City. This proved that Denpasar city has successfully designed the smart city program in order to accelerate the development of urban residents. Denpasar City implements a variety of Smart City application programs. The award makes the

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destination and become a part of the experience process. Through eating, people can fall in love because they always remember the experience.

Gastronomy will affect the industry and can develop destinations. People come to feel the food and then there is promotion and marketing as well as destination branding. A destination involves a wide range of communities, industries, tourism players, farmers, cultures and ultimately strengthens

culture and heritage of Ubud, Gianyar and Indonesia.

Gastronomy team of Gianyar includes academicians, tourism players, travel agencies and restaurateurs. The team is conducting discussions, so as to accelerate the realization of the gastronomic destination. “It is meant to get closer to the community, build branding, and record what it has already had, how many are lost, how many are scattered outside Gianyar, but has no the origin.

should optimize the function of fiber optic, Wi-Fi and CCTV. “We from the TBG will provide 100 WiFi and 200 CCTV aids to the Denpasar government,” she said while adding that previously her side had provided 4 CCTV aids and established cooperation with Denpasar government in developing tourism in Denpasar and the development of its human resources.

This Wi-Fi and CCTV assistance gives many benefits for all parties, namely Denpasar city government, residents, tourists and the TGB itself. Denpasar government will cover all cities with 4G and 5G, telecommunication services for

Some belong to Gianyar, but lose because they do not know the benefits,” he said.

After that is the making of business plan. Marketing is aimed at the quality market, targeting those that want to feel the pleasure and appreciate the culture of food with the spending more than those living and living longer. Through food, guests can choose different experiences that will be combined with festival. BTN

Gianyar Government Tourism Office Address : Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph. (0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554 website: www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.id, www.gianyartourism.com, email: admingianyar@gianyarkab.go.id, info@gianyartourism.com

ooperation between the Tabanan district and Toyama government, Japan, on the renewable technology, Micro Hydro Power Plant and Waste Management was selected as the learning center of the Regional Secretariat Team of the Indonesia Association of District Government (APEKSI) for Re-

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Miarsana said that as an agricultural area, the ​​Tabanan district has a large area spreading across ​​89,933 hectares covering farmland area of 62,216 hectares. In details, it consists of paddy field (21,089 ha) and non-paddy fields (41,127 ha).

It is very potential for agricultural development. “Until now, Tabanan still gives the largest contribution to rice production in Bali, so that it remains to be dubbed as the granary of Bali food,” said Miarsana.

He added that selection of Jatiluwih as a meeting place because the area has been designated as World Cultural Heritage (WBD since June 29, 2012. Its paddy field terraces offer an interesting natural panorama as buffer zone and producer of typical red rice of Tabanan.

“The land cultivation needs eco-

friendly technology. With the help of the Japanese government, we can further develop the Jatiluwih area,” he said.

The meeting on the occasion was also attended by the Head

of Tabanan Agricultural Agency, I Nyoman Budana, Subdistrict Head of Penebel I.G.A. Supartiwi as well as representatives of relevant agencies in Tabanan district government. BTN

Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office : Address : Jln. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan, Ph./Fax. (0361) 811602

residents and tourists, improve the economy (Digital Economy) and serve citizens through Smart City application. Residents will get telecommunication services including tourists.

Besides, it can improve the economy (digital economy), serve citizens through the Smart City application, internet access anytime, anywhere, grow digital economic potential of citizens, improve public services and improve the quality of life. “Tourists will get the ease of accessing official information of Denpasar city government. Utilization is very much and can be enjoyed by all parties. So, this cooperation

can be improved,” he said.

Acting Mayor of Denpasar, IGN Jaya Negara, appreciated to various applications offered related to smart city by TBG. Of the smart city applications on offer, Denpasar government has implemented most of it. It is proved by the Smart City Government of Denpasar winning the first rank in the category of Medium City. Jaya Negara then requested relevant agency to follow-up or coordinate the application of smart city program especially Wi-Fi and CCTV denoting the CSR of the TBG. BTN

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

Cooperation of Tabanan and Japan Glanced by Ambon Municipality gion VI. Therefore, the team led by Ambon Deputy Mayor, Sayarief Hadler, made a visit to Tabanan district, not long ago.

When the group was received by the Assistant for Economy and Development Affairs, I Wayan Miarsana, representing the Government of Tabanan, the Deputy Mayor of Ambon said that his arrival and entourage is meant to learn the cooperation between the government of Tabanan and Toyama municipality, Japan. “And this action will be used as a first step for us to be implemented in our city, especially in waste management and renewable technology,” he said.

Related to waste problem, deputy mayor admitted it is very complex in every city in Indonesia. “People still think that waste ends up in a trash can. If waste is properly managed in accordance with the concept of Reuse, Reduce, Recycle (3R) and renewable technology aid, the waste can be reused,” he said.

entrepreneurs interested in establishing cooperation, and even providing CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) for the Denpasar government, like the PT Tower Bersama Group (TBG).

This was revealed during the discussion of Smart City Program at Hotel Inna Bali, Jalan Veteran Denpasar, recently. PT Tower Bersama Group (TBG) will provide 100 Wi-Fi and 200 CCTV grants for Denpasar government. “Growing the future of Denpasar Smart City must be integrated between Smart Governance, Smart Mobility, Smart Healthcare, Smart People, and Smart Destination,” said the Head of Smart Cluster & Mobility Development Division of TBG, Nia Kurnianingsih.

To achieve it, continued Nia Kurnianingsih, the Smart City

Want to take selfie at ATM? Visit this fun location

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ssuredly it is not an ATM of any kind. To be sure, it has nothing to do with automated teller machines used to withdraw money.

It stands for Anjungan Tukad Melangit (ATM) or literally meaning the platform of Melangit River located at Antugan hamlet, Jehem village, Tembuku, Bangli, as one of the favorite places for

travelers that like to take selfie. At this ATM, visitors cannot only take pictures with the background of natural beauty of the Melangit River, but also in the swing and some other selfie facilities.

Before becoming the target of travelers, the ATM was once made only by local youths to simply hang out together. The materials used to make the platform are only sober ones, namely wood and bamboo.

However, after visitors took selfie and was uploaded to social media, the platform is getting more crowded with tourist visits.

Operations Manager of the ATM, I Wayan Lendra, recently said the ATM has been famous since more than a year ago. Seeing the number of incoming visitors, he continues to make improvements and arrangement. If formerly there used to be only one platform, now there have been three permanently built platforms. “We make them permanent for the convenience of visi-

tors,” he explained.

In addition to the platform, the ATM management also offers several other facilities suitable for taking pictures such as traditional swing and heart-shaped bamboo cane work. At the ATM, visitors can also feel the sensation of camping and picking oranges in person.

If previously visitors to the ATM were only charged a voluntary levy, now the management charges admission ticket worth IDR 10,000 for adult and IDR 5,000 for child of domestic tourists. Meanwhile, foreign tourists are charged IDR 15,000 per person. So far, Lendra admitted that the rate of tourist visits to ATM is now increasing.

On typical days, the average visit rate reaches tens of people per day, while on holidays it increases up to 80 percent more. BTN Bangli Government Tourism Office : Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli, Ph. (0366) 91537, W. www.banglikab.go.id

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The current condition is known as Disruption Era. Disruption is not just a contemporary phenomenon, but also the phenomenon of tomorrow (the future) brought by the reformers to the present,” said Ramia Adnyana, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the seminar entitled Sales Strategy in Disrupted Market at The Trans Resort Bali, Friday (Mar. 23).

The seminar held by the Global Hospitality Expert (GHE) also revealed the advancement of communication technology which now far surpasses the technology of goods industry increasingly positioning consumers-driven market (not just for the type of goods and services) but also how the goods and services are distributed. Consumers always

want goods of high quality, affordable price, fast-making process, easy availability and delivery that can be said instant. It should be immediately available, whenever needed.

These demands require producers and / or service providers to work smarter and no longer be able to rely on their business planning on the reliability of historical data and market trends.

Once again, the advancement of digital communication technology can change market opinion quickly and massively. Thus, there is no longer a safe trend that can be used as a reference of product and service provision. “We need to analyze in-depth this disruption condition, recognize it and then we can be ready with the right sales strategy, so that business continuity can take place as we expect,” said Ramia Adnyana.

President Director of GHE, Yoga

Iswara, said the seminar is one of the GHE’s active participations in presenting the media of learning and professionalism to guarantee business continuity through the improvement of human resource quality. “We also use this great seminar as a medium of inauguration or submission of the graduation certificates for participants and the certification we’ve held,” he said.

The event was also filled with the conferment of graduation certificate of General Management Capacity Enhancement. This program is designed to increase the capacity as well as management skills with 148-hour meeting module. “The output of this program is manager and or general manager who controls all areas of responsibility to lead a hotel,” said Yoga Iswara.

The seminar opened by Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali, Dr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, was attended by hundreds of participants consisting of hotelier, general manager, senior executive manager, tourism lecturer as well as corporate leaders in the tourism

40 Countries Participate in Bali Spirit Festival

Holding a Series of Temple Inauguration Rituals Inna Grand Bali Beach held a series of temple inauguration ritual consisting of mamungkah, ngenteg linggih and pedudusan alit at Manik Tirta Sari Temple. The ceremony was attended by a whole family of staff and employees of the Hindus of Grand Inna Bali Beach, Inna Bali Beach Resort and Inna Bali Beach Garden.

ali Spirit Festival, an international event taking place in Ubud tourism, has an impact to increase the number of tourist visits. This cool and peaceful village has always attracted the attention of domestic and foreign tourists.

Every implementation of an event, tourists from various countries will throng the area nicknamed as the Kampong of Arts. For instance, the Bali Spirit Festival is always crowded with visitors.

At the Bali Spirit Festival 2018 opened on Monday (Apr. 2) at Yoga Barn Ubud, Gianyar, thousands of participants from 40 countries took part in the 11th event.

Yoga Barn daily used as the venue of yoga class was crowded by participants as well as tourists. “Participants come with high enthusiasm because this event has been planned well in advance,” said Founder of the Bali Spirit Festival, Made Gunarta.

Made Gunarta asserted the organizer has prepared an actively managed website, so participants from various countries can access it. Bali Spirit Festival of this time has the theme of ‘Back to Roots’ and took place

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until April 8 featuring yoga, music, dance and cuisines. “This proves that Bali Spirit Festival gets full support from international participants,” said Made Gunarta.

Head of the Gianyar Tourism Office, A.A. Ari Brahmanta, who attended the opening ceremony admitted to be happy and welcomed the implementation of Bali Spirit Festival 2018. More international activities will bring in multiplier effect, especially impact on the increase of tourist visits. “The economy of the surrounding community will get helped starting from transportation, accommodation to others,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Expert Staff of Multicultural Field, Esthy Reko Astuti, after opening the Bali Spirit Festival 2018 said the festival is a successful example of a planned activity.

According to her, there are creative values and commercial values in this annual event, so that the activities having been held for 11 times can attract tourists. “This event is very supportive and helps the economy of community from all lines,” said Esthy who is also Chief Executive of Calendar of Event 2018 of the Ministry of Tourism. B N (BTN/015)

eries of the ritual procession had been carried out since March 1, 2018 commenced with sermons (dharma vacana) by Ida Pedanda Gede Wayahan from Griya Wanasari, Sanur. After that, it was resumed with the ceremonies of matur piuning karya, melaspas pratima, nancep wewangunan, maturan guru bendu piduka as well as nunas pekuluh to some of the temples around the hotel and major temples in Bali.

Then, it was continued with matur penguleman mangku, negtegan beras, ngingsah, pawintenan alit, melasti, napak siwi in the platform. At peak of the ritual procession was performed sacred activities namely Ida Ratu Biyang Napak Pertiwi.

Furthermore, it was carried out the nyenuk ritual and ended with nyegara gunung on Sanur Beach on April 3, 2018.

Chairman of the ritual committee, Gusti Made Suthapa, said the ritual was officiated over by Ida Ratu Pedanda Gede Wayahan from Griya Wanasari, Sanur. The organizer also invited the chief of South Denpasar

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industry, including Chairman of the PHRI Badung, IGN Rai Suryawijaya. It presented James Gwee (Indonesia’s favorite trainer) as keynote speaker and Ketut Wiratama, (CEO of Master Trainer).

The Global Hospitality Expert (GHE) is an industry and academic partner of International Bali Institute of Tourism (STBI) established to assist industry colleagues and

tourism academics in improving tourism skills and expertise.

At the same time, GHE also serves as a certification expert partner from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLE) in Indonesia, so that all the academic programs and professional certification programs of the AHLE can be implemented in Indonesia. B N (BTN/015)

Mufidah Jusuf Kalla Impressed by Health Program of Badung District ufidah Jusuf Kalla visited public health center of Petang II, Pelaga, Petang, on Tuesday (Apr. 3). This wife of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Moh Jusuf Kalla was amazed to hear the health program for the Badung community.

The presence of Mufidah Jusuf Kalla with her entourage was welcomed by Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, along with Deputy Regent Ketut Suiasa, Chairman of the Badung House of Representatives Putu Parwata, Head of the Badung Health Agency Putra Suteja, and the other agency leaders.

Badung community, especially Pelaga, also welcomed the arrival of the wife of the RI 2. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla directly greeted people who were listening to health dissemination related to the hazards and prevention of cervical cancer and tuberculosis.

On that occasion, Regent Giri Prasta explained about the health program given to Badung community. Moreover, his government has succeeded in realizing the Tri Kona program where the birth, live and death are entirely borne by the government.

Baby’s birth also gets a free birth certificate. Health costs have been fully covered through the Healthy Badung Resident (KBS) program. In addition, a total of 62 units of ambulance have been launched and deployed at villages and subdistricts across Badung.

“Well, it’s a good health program,” said Mrs. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla who is amazed

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Manik Tirta Sari Temple at IGBB

GHE Holds Seminar Analyzing In-Depth Sales Strategies of Millennial Era Service industry demands the players to get involved in the dynamics of creativity and innovation to meet the needs of consumers getting more diverse, more widespread and more complex as well as even penetrating the distance, space and time.

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Police, headman of Sanur, headman of Sanur Kauh, headman of Sanur Kaja, chief of Intaran customary village, chief of Sanur customary village, senior figure of Ubud Palace, Sanur Development Foundation including unit leader & employee representative of PT Hotel Indonesia Natour for Bali region. “This ceremony can take place due to the faith and devotion of people, supporting devotees of Manik Tirta Sari Temple of the Inna Grand Bali Beach,” he said.

General Manager of Grand Inna Bali Beach, IGK Ayu Ariani, said the ritual is expected to achieve the physical and spiritual balance.

“Implementation of this ceremony is meant to achieve harmony, security and comfort, not only in the hotel environment but also in the surrounding community,” she said.

IGK Ayu Ariani added that Manik Tirta Sari Temple is a sacred building located in the Main Mandala of Grand Inna Bali Beach with an area of ​​about 850 square meters venerated by 480 Hindus posing all employees of Grand Inna Bali Beach, Inna Bali Beach Resort and Inna Bali

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Beach Garden. Restoration of the Manik Tirtasari Temple begun in December 2015 financed by donation, volunteer donation and contributions of the employees has completed and was ritually purified by melaspas, mupuk pedagingan and mecaru on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

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to hear the exposure of the number one person in Badung while expressing her gratitude for the warm welcome by the Badung society.

Regent Giri Prasta also explained the provision of death benefits amounting to IDR10 million received directly by the heirs. In addition, there is also a patient watchman benefit of maximally IDR 5 million. “We also support the elderly. Thus, starting from the birth, life to death has been financed by the government,” he said.

This official from Pelaga, Petang, also explained that the people of Badung have enjoyed five priority areas namely clothing, food and housing; health and education; social security and employment; art, tradition, religion and culture; and tourism.

Besides, he would like to realize the sovereign society of Badung in the field of politics, self-reliance in the field of economy, and personality in the field of culture, according to the teachings of Tri Sakti proposed by Bung Karno. B N (BTN/ery)

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new. The restoration is carried out to the whole temple buildings and shrines as an expression of gratitude to God and ancestors for the graces bestowed so far. B N (BTN/015)

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The Rebranding of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak

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ave you been familiar with mixed rice? Once upon a time, try to taste the enjoyment of mixed rice a la Pangi Restaurant at b Hotel Bali & Spa. The restaurant located on Jalan Imam Bonjol 508, Denpasar, presents traditional menus of the archipelago every Tuesday. “On Wednesdays, we present Football Fruit (pangi) Duck menu, then on Tuesdays we serve Mixed Rice menu,” said Firgirina, Executive Secretary & Public Relations of b Hotel, recently.

Each portion of Mixed Rice contains several culinary variants, such as corn rice, stewed beef in coconut milk and spices, shredded chicken, balado eggs (in spicy chili sauce), vegetables, fish pepes and twisted satay. Along with the variants there is spicy sauce as well as sweet and salty soy. This menu is juxtaposed with young coconut ice combined with grated melon. “Each portion of our Bali Mixed Rice is sold for IDR 50,000,” said Firgirina.

In addition to Balinese Mixed Rice, Pangi Restaurant also offers fried noodle and fried rice menu on Mondays, Mongolian Menu on Wednesdays, chicken and beef meatball menu on Thursdays, and rice menu on Saturdays. “Previously, Pangi Restaurant promotes the menus like Football Tree (Pangi) Duck in accordance with the name of the restaurant. Football Tree Duck is using local ingredients including local and genuine spices. The cooking process is very special, so it produces soft meat, not fishy, ​​tasty and distinctive flavor,” she explained.

Chef Apri Irawan said that in terms of the taste, Mixed Rice is

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appropriate to be everyone’s appetite, both for local people and tourists because the mixture is very precise, not too bland nor too spicy.

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mixed rice is indeed a commonplace, but we intentionally feature to introduce the traditional menus to international scene. Therefore, it is made with a special recipe,” he added.

This mixed rice uses the main ingredient in the form of corn mixed with white rice formerly known as nasi oran. In the past, this nasi oran was mixed with cassava, sweet potato, corn or others, as a menu of rice for disadvantaged people. White rice or the so-called pure rice could only be enjoyed by rich people who have a lot of money. Now, this mixed rice menu becomes a trend. “We want to feature this old culture and create something new to be useful for the hotel,” said Chef Apri Irawan. B N

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n Friday, 23 March 2018, DevinSky Hotel Seminyak held a rebranding event which previously has been announced the new Hotel name on 19 January 2018. Through event namely “Rebranding of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak” which celebrated at BLU Sky Restaurant-Bar-Lounge by DevinSky Hotel Seminyak, management invited many travel agent on-

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line and offline, corporates, media and blogger/influencer to attended on this event.

At a glance, in 2014 DevinSky Hotel Seminyak firstly named Devin Sky Villa after that joining under Golden Tulip management and renamed to be Golden Tulip Devins Seminyak. Here after, in 2018, the owner and internal management decided to release from Golden Tulip management and continuing with own management system.

Along with that decision, the management ensures to fix maintaining the quality of its service and facilities while also continuing to explore new ways to please our guests. Eventually, the management is looking forward to continuing the pleasant relationship with all of the tourism stakeholders under the new brand of DevinSky Hotel Seminyak in the coming days and future.

DevinSky Hotel Seminyak is a 4-star hotel with the concept “Your Luxurious and Modern Stay in Seminyak” features 108 elegant and spacious guestrooms with luxurious interiors and modern styling from Superior, Deluxe, Jacuzzi Suite and Private Pool Suite, and exclusive 2 levels Penthouse Suite.

Located in a very private cul-de-sac off Jalan Petitenget, one of Seminyak’s key thoroughfares, and within all the famous boutiques, galleries, cafe, restaurants, and nightlife that line this upscale resort area.

Guests may enjoy the great range of treatments at Nari Spa with its special Aquatonic facility, as well as fascinating sunset views at BLU Sky RestaurantBar-Lounge and from the captivated rooftop pool.

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ali Starlings known locally as Jalak Bali are Bali’s official bird. These beautiful little birds are only found wild in the West Bali National Park and parts of Nusa Penida Island.

Unlike many other starlings that visually blend into their surroundings, Jalak Bali’s black and white plumage stands in contrast to the verdant foliage of Bali jungles, and so they have developed other ways of avoiding predators, such as spending most of their time in treetops. Another behavior that sets these birds apart from other members of their genus, is that when they go looking for food and water, they do so in groups to ensure security.

Jalak Bali mate during the rainy season and the bluish-green eggs are just 2-3 cm long.

In an effort to conserve this rare bird that is popular with bird collectors, foundations and individuals have started to breed bali starlings in captivity to ensure that these lovely birds do not go extinct. B N

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elated to the love for Bali, the Consulate-General of Australia held a Public Outreach event for NGOs and citizens on the Island of the Gods. At the same time, it also launched the Australian Government’s #smartvolunteering campaign. The event was organized with the Australian Border Force and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of Indonesia, and attended by NGOs and community groups, Consular Corps members and Australian volunteers.

Consul-General of Australia, Dr. Helena Studdert, opened the event on Thursday (Mar. 22). Present as guest speaker was Teddy Triatmojo, Section Head of Dissemination and Information Services of Ngurah Rai Airport. With the presenta-

tion entitled ‘Donation of Goods to Indonesia - What You Need to Know,’ Triatmojo answered the questions and comments from NGOs and members of the Australian community in Bali on the challenge of bringing donated goods to Indonesia and Bali in particular.

Dr. Studdert said the love of Australians on this island has lasted long. “All of them are manifested in the interest and great desire showed by Australians to help the Balinese and local people who are deemed unlucky or in need of help,” she said.

Some of these contributions are by establishing their own foundations with a strong personal commitment, while others do by joining in the members of social

and community organizations and other volunteering activities.

“The #smartvolunteering is an Australian Government campaign that encourages Australians to be well-informed volunteers, safe volunteers for children and ready volunteers,” she added.

Dr. Studdert then explained there is evidence that the number of orphanages in this popular tourist destination tends to increase to meet the demand of tourists.

Meanwhile, the number of orphans has declined. Research has shown that the children are orphans that are living in the orphanage. Over the long term, such condition can harm their social, physical, intellectual, and emotional development.

For this reason, the Australian Government’s #smartvolunteering campaign is trying to block orphanage tourism, including the visit activities as well as shortterm and unskilled visits of volunteers in orphanages. B N (BTN/015)

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tended by about 550 participants from 53 countries in Africa is scheduled to be opened by President Jokowi and presents some important figures as resource persons. “The IAF is expected to change the perception so far about Africa giving impression to have many conflicts. On the other hand, there is economic potential and trade that can be developed from the countries on the continent. We think Bali is a very appropriate venue to start it,” he added.

Governor Pastika welcomed and appreciated the selection of Bali as the venue for such big event. Selection of Bali to host the IAF 2018 will not only be a promotional event for Bali tourism

but also can bring in positive impact for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bali. To that end, governor hoped the crafts of Bali SMEs can be prepared to be exhibited during the event.

Governor Pastika who was accompanied by the Public Administration Assistant of Bali Regional Secretariat I Wayan Suarjaya, Head of Government Bureau Jayadi Jaya and Head of Public Relations and Protocol Bureau Dewa Gede Mahendra Putra also reminded that coordination with related parties should be increased so the IAF can take place successfully and smoothly.

“I thank for the selection of Bali as the host of the event. All

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Griya Santrian Awarded 2017 Gold Cicle By Agoda

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ali is chosen to host the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2018 (IAF) that will be held on April 10-11 in Nusa Dua. This was conveyed by Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Desra Percaya, in his audition with Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, in his office on Monday (Apr. 2).

Furthermore, Desra said the selection of Bali as the host of the big event is inseparable from the facilities owned by Bali supported by nature, culture, and society that is very ready to host an international event.

Added Desra, the IAF to be at-

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n April 2018 Griya Santrian proudly received the prestigious Gold Circle Award (GCA) from Agoda for the second time, after awarded back in 2015. Agoda, one of the world’s fastest-growing online booking platforms and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group announced the winners of its prestigious 2017 Gold Circle Awards to 1,552 accommodation partners, given to top-performing accommodation partners around the world that exemplify the best qualities of the online booking travel experience.

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facilities are available here supported by culture and the community. I am optimistic this activity

will run smoothly. We are ready to help and facilitate for the success of this event,” he said.

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Governor Pastika Receives Consul General of PRC success of China to shift Australia as the country with the most tourists visiting Bali. However, he is confident there is still a potential cooperation that can be extracted between Bali and China.

“If allowed, I will do research to get to know more about the culture of Bali better and can introduce it to PRC community,” said Consul General who previously served in Africa.

He hoped that Governor Pastika and the ranks of the Bali provincial government can support the efforts to improve the relationship between the two cultures. More-

over, he already had an idea to develop a drama art that combines Balinese culture with PRC. Gou also hoped to learn more about how Balinese people can live in a harmonious culture.

Governor Pastika welcomed the arrival of Consul General Gou Houdong in Bali. He hoped that good relationships having been created can continue to grow better.

Bali itself already has a sister province relationship with two provinces in China, said Pastika. “This is a proof of the relationship proximity between Bali and China,” he said.

Besides, the historical relationship

can be seen in various artifacts in Bali.

According to Pastika, his side will be happy to introduce Bali to Consul General Gou Houdong so as to know more about Bali, such as about the existence of customary village in Bali.

Governor Pastika was accompanied by the Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Yuniarta, Head of Culture Agency Dewa Beratha, Head of National Political Unity Dewa Mantera, Government Bureau Head Jayadi Jaya and Head of Protocol and Public Relations Dewa Mahendra Putra.

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Sovereign Bali is a fourstar hotel with a total of 198 rooms and suites, equipped with high end amenities and modern facilities as well as international standard services. The hotel commencing its operation in December 2014 is located on the main road of Tuban area, very close to Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali Mandara Toll and close to souvenir and culinary center.

A very strategic location as well as short distance from the airport causes Agoda to use it as benchmark for the conferment of the Gold Circle Award to H Sovereign Bali. After a rigorous selection and a direct assessment of guests that already had experience to stay at H Sovereign Bali, finally Agoda determined H Sovereign Bali to win Gold Circle Award.

“Our achievement is dedicated to all the supports mostly given by guests, colleagues, all staff and all management. Without their support and contribution, we cannot get all of this. H Sovereign Bali has been committed to striving to provide the best quality rang-

ing from products and services to guests. We always give our guests first priority. These are the two most important aspects of the award,” said Ramia Adnyana, General Manager.

“For our consistency in providing the best services, we have also received several awards including, Bali Leading Airport Hotel 2015/2016, World Luxury Hotel

Awards 2016, Best Restaurant 2016 by Indonesia Tattler, Excellent Award 2015 with score of 8.5 from Booking.com, Excellent Awards 2016 with the score of 4.3 from Hotels.com, Recommended Hotel from TripAdvisor, Certified Hotel Partner from Traveloka and the latest one is 2017 Gold Circle Award Winner,” said Ramia Adnyana.

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meet the following standards: Standing amongst the top 1% of Agoda’s properties, Consistently stellar customer reviews, Competitive pricing and availability, A commitment to delivering a fantastic customer experience.

The industry and modern travelers’ expectations have raised the bar on quality of cutting-edge technology and world class service. Each year GCA becomes more competitive as accommodation properties continue to enhance their offering on Agoda.

“This award not only expresses the satisfaction that visitors have given to Griya Santrian, but also demonstrates the journey in the effort to refine our product and hospitality offerings,” said IB Sidharta Putra, general manager of Griya Santrian,” The gold circle award is a solid indicator of the level of quality

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overnor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, received the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Gou Houdong, in his office in Denpasar on Tuesday (Apr. 3).

Gou Houdong has just started his duty in Denpasar to replace Hu Yinquan.

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He hoped to get to know more about Balinese culture and tourism in the future.

Gou Houdong realized the relationship between PRC and Bali in recent time has grown very well. One of the indicators is the

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Night Appreciation for Balinese Entrepreneurs round 450 Balinese entrepreneurs gathered at Aston Grand Ballroom to gain insight in Entrepreneur Festival 2018 on March 29, 2018.

The annual event is collaboration between PT. Literatur Negeri & Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

The theme was “Owning a Piece of Indonesia’s Future”, it is expected that business owners and brand, practitioners, academics, and investors get insight into how to respond to current conditions in a comprehensive, political, economic, and investment.

The participants were very enthusiastic during the event, it can be seen from the questions addressed to speakers such as Ellen May - Indonesia Outstanding Female Investor, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, MA, Ph.D.- Indonesia Best Political Analyst, and Alex P Chandra - Chari-

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man Lestari Group & Founder AKUBANK Business School.

In addition to seminars and exhibitions, the event enlivened by the Navicula Band also gives awards to entrepreneurs who have contributed to the Balinese economy. The categories are; Entrepreneur of The Year - Designed for a businessman who is visibly seen as contributing to the environment and growth in Bali, The Rookie For entrepreneurs who are under 35 years old, The Wonder Woman - For a woman entrepreneur with her busy life as a successful housewife develops its business, The Technopreneur - For entrepreneurs whose business uses a technology or digital platform.

“We are very pleased that our venue can accommodate this annual event, with its aim appreciation for Balinese entrepreneurs.

Hopefully, through this positive

event can grow the other talented entrepreneurs in Indonesia. In addition of seminars, night appreciations, and gala dinners like this, our grand ballroom also recommended for those who would like to celebrate their wedding party, because with its 1,270m2 and the ceiling height up to 6 meters making it easier for them to decorate the room without obstacle”.

Said Lilik Amini Director of Sales at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention

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Badung Provides Multi Segment Needs of Tourists

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ogether with Badung Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) and tourism association, Badung makes market segmentation, targeting and positioning. “To reach 6.5 million foreign tourists visit, we do market segmentation, targeting and positioning,” said the Head of Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra, during the focus group discussion (FGD) at Trans Hotel Kuta, recently.

Made Badra explained that market segmentation is based on the country of origin of tourists, age, gender and others. Further, it is related to the number of tourist visits that will be targeted. “Positioning related to our position when selling this product namely realizing Badung as a multi-segment destination in Badung,” he explained.

Meanwhile, physical infrastructure that will be fixed by Badung government is the installation of Wi-Fi from Southern to Northern Badung. In addition to focusing on the five tourism villages to be developed, both facilities and budgets are also prepared. The five

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tourism villages are Bongkasa Pertiwi, Carangsari, Mengwi, Plaga and Pangsan. After these five villages, it will be resumed to develop other tourism villages.

Chairman of the Badung Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD), I Gusti Agung Rai Suryawijaya, said that Badung has provided the multi-segment needs of foreign tourists. For example, the Australian guest segment is centered in Kuta area, MICE guests are centered in Nusa Dua area, nomadic guests are centered Canggu, and other segments. “Foreign tourists traveling to Badung district belong to multi segment. To strengthen such various segments, the BPPD Badung does a mapping.

Rai Suryawijaya explained it is meant to complete supporting facilities in each segment. Badung is ideal for multi-segment guests, but more sharply it needs to look for the lack of facilities, so the results become more perfect. “We will use this as reference and the recommendation will be used in the tourism development of Badung 2018. We’d like to get input what

program has not been worked on,” he explained.

He said that all markets have been developed and will develop other markets. Western Europe has indeed been worked on, and then will work on Central Europe and Eastern Europe. In addition, it also continues to work on Asian markets such as Japan, Korea, China and India. The existing market will be maintained by attending tourism fair to maintain network, update information, contract and business.

The BPPD is also working on the Indian market because India’s 1.3 billion people has 20 percent of middle class. Suppose that five percent of it comes to Bali, it is considered profitable. The effort to grab the Indian market is through cooperation with Garuda Indonesia to open direct flights. With direct flights from Denpasar to Mumbai and vice versa, it can be reached within seven hours. “This will add their interest to come,” he said.

In addition, the similarities of Balinese and Indian culture can also become a promotional product. Indian guests are also rated better than Chinese because they always stay in three-, four- or fivestar hotels. Their length of stay is quite long, namely five days, so their spending money will also be more.

Through this FGD, continued Rai Suryawijaya, his organization gets input related to the existing destinations in Badung namely rural and urban destinations. The rural destination is located in North Badung while the urban destination is intended for MICE in South Badung. “Our industry would like to integrate the multi-event products. Regarding the marketing, we apply BAS namely Branding of Product, Advertising and Selling,” he concluded. BTN (BTN/015)

ndonesian Food and Beverage Executive Association (IFBEC) of Bali Chapter supports the Student Exchange activity in Indonesia and Japan promoted by Tourism Management Department of Petra Christian University in collaboration with Josai University of Japan. “This program involves Josai University students residing in UK Petra and UK Petra students that have experienced internationalization in their college days,” said Chairman of IFBEC, Ketut Darmayasa.

He explained the era of industrial revolution 4.0 or known as the Disruption Era has began to happen today. This new pattern change becomes the biggest challenge for

students who are studying. “Therefore, the generation living in the era of Disruption must have a high competitiveness.

One of them is by equipping themselves with cross-cultural knowledge through the exchange of students and internships in the industry,” he explained.

Darmayasa added that his organization will involve foreign students from Japan and Indonesia to introduce the culture and language they have in the learning process in UKP Petra and Bali. Other than by IFBEC Bali, this event is also sup-

ported by ASITA Bali. “Through this activity, we hope the students can get the knowledge in a fun way like adventure,” said Darmayasa. BTN (BTN/015)

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illage youth club (karang taruna) of Tibubeneng is focusing on the art creativity through music and arts event. Through the event entitled the Manggala Art & Festival they showed off their creativity for three days (Apr. 6 – 8) at Segara Perancak Field, Tibubeneng village, North Kuta, Badung. “The festival aims to promote the products of local village and communities as well as to empower the village potential. We also want to introduce the name of our village,” said Committee Chairman, I Putu Yoga Bawantara, at the office of Tibubeneng headman, Thursday (Apr. 5).

Yoga said the activity is purely born from the idea of ​​young people at the village of Tibubeneng who have made preparation for 5 months. The activity serves as an arena to foster the spirit of creativity of the youth. “The concept gives more emphasis on promoting and introducing the name of the Tibubeneng village area by cooperating with local entrepreneurs, food merchants, clothing and handicrafts SMEs at Tibubeneng,” he added.

Yoga mentioned a series of top Balinese bands were also invited.

Among them, there were the reggae pop by Joni Agung Group, Lolot Band as well as native musicians from Tibubeneng, such as the 4 WD Band Group, and several bands from local villages. It featured the theme ‘Music and Art’ so that in addition to presenting the band it also displays traditional art such as bondres comedy group of Celekontong Mas, Sekar Jepun Dance, Fire Dance and bleganjur art troupe dedicated by the youth from each hamlet.

In addition, the festival was enlivened with Food Festival, Clothing Booth, Kids Zone, Live Painting Mural, and many more.

The presence of top bands as invitees, it also presented three reggae group stars and three rock stars. “The most important is to explore the art potential owned by local young people especially in the field of music. Tibubeneng village has a band that deserves to be featured so that everyone will know it,” said Yoga.

With the theme ‘Music and Art,’ the festival, according to this official of Tibubeneng village, also gets funding support from the APBDes (village budget plan) worth IDR 150 million, while the event is estimated to spend IDR 360 million. Thus, the committee did fundraising through the sales of ticket. The entrance ticket is IDR 20,000. Besides, it got support from sponsorship. At the end, it was filled with a quiz so that it became more vibrant. “As scheduled, the Manggala Music & Art Festival was opened officially by the regent of Badung on Friday (Apr. 6) around 15:00,” he said.

Headman of Tibubeneng, I Made Kamajaya, said the purpose of this festival is no other than providing the opportunity to learn, work, organize and communicate for the youths of Tibubeneng village. “This activity is very important in harmony with the rapid development of Tibubeneng. We do not want to just become the spectators. We want to give an opportunity, character education for our youth, so that generate the spirit as creators reliably,” he said.

Further, he said the villagers through the village authority fully support the youth club activities. “We support the activities of Manggala Music Art and greatly appreciate to the creativity of the youth, so they are more creative. With the involvement of the Tibubeneng youth club consisting of 13 hamlets, surely we are looking forward to sustain in the future,” he hoped. B N (BTN/015)

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nderstandably, it was Easter Day, so the festive atmosphere was deliberately created by Ngurah Rai Airport management in order to welcome the Christian holiday.

Domestic and international terminals were decorated with knick knacks to create an Easter atmosphere at the airport.

Decorations identical to rabbits and eggs had the meaning of new life.

With the theme of ‘Vintage Rustic Easter,’ the hanging eggs

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“We present Easter atmosphere like thematic events before to entertain passengers while waiting for flight hours to their respective destination,” said Yanus Suprayogi, General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport.

The atmosphere was also

enlivened with entertainment in the form of various games, such as Bounce Ball Roulette and Bunny Shoot with minimum purchase in tenant area located at the airport.

Face Painting and Choir were also prepared to add passenger entertainment that could not participate in the games.

Peak of the celebration lasted for two days on March 31--April 1, 2018. “Easter is a day full of fun and togetherness with family.

In this event, we are packing with excitement of games presented and diorama to capture the moment with family,” said Yanus.

Jeni Dawson, a passenger from Canada participating in the Bunny Shoot game was very happy.

“This kind of activity can make passengers like me feel happy and entertained. No message for Bali Airport, you are perfect. Thank you for the gift,” she said.

Ngurah Rai Airport also presented a 3D photo diorama of Indonesian President Joko Widodo who is riding a vintage bicycle. “With this photo diorama, passengers seem to take pictures with the number one person in Indonesia. This presence of President of Republic of Indonesia diorama is meant to show off and give optimism about Bali tourism that everything has returned to normal,” said Yanus. B N (BTN/015)

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The speakers in the event featuring the theme of

Dissemination of Anti-Drug, Pornography, and Violence against Women and Children for Bright Future of Indonesia was Aisyah Dahlan, and representatives of Bali Police officers.

Such interactive dialogue was also conducted by Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo after the dissemination session. For participants who asked attractive questions as well as for those who successfully answered the questions given by the First Lady were entitled to get a gift in the form of bike or helmet where totally ten units of bikes and 40 helmets having been provided.

“The danger of drugs is no doubt. Its abuse is increasingly widespread in various countries including in Indonesia. Hopefully, the dissemination attended by Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo and Mrs. Mufidah Jusuf Kalla can provide information and increase knowledge. Besides, this activity can provide understanding how not to get mired into it, and even to help relatives and friends who are experiencing it,” said Lilik Amini, General Manager incharge of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center. B N (BTN/014)

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‘Seven Colors’ Collaboration of Two Young Composers

Bali Ready to Host Beach ​​Sculpture Contest Bali will host the international event known as the Sculpture on the Beach. The event is an innovative performance initiated by world-renowned artists that use the beach as a working field. Currently, the same event has already existed in Australia and Denmark known as Sculpture by The Sea. Sculptor Ketut Putrayasa and Art Curator Wayan Seriyoga Parta with national curator Rizki Zaelani have manually designed the Sculpture by the Beach.

Who says that chats at dining table always make no sense.

Just look at the chats of Putu Diodore Adibawa with I Wayan Ari Wirawan. Composer of the Taksu Agung Studio, Badung, together with composer of the Gamelan Pesel Art Community of Denpasar made collaboration to produce a creative work entitled seven colors. The strains of Balinese ethnic harmony conjured up the spectators coming that night at Ksiraarnawa Building, Denpasar Art Center, Sunday (Mar. 25). he beauty of the seven colors in the contemporary gamelan music was so beautifully enjoyed.

Gamelan fans from all walks of life looked so happy to witness the composition of such nice tones.

Surely, it’s no wonder young adult audience filled the Ksiraarnawa building that night. The audience was amazed by the melodious tones of the seven rainbow colors.

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looking like rainbow. “The beauty of the rainbow is born from a chat at dining table,” said Putu Diodore Adibawa.

This artist of Tabanan origin said the new breakthrough created with the composer of Gamelan Peselan Art Community, I Wayan Ari Wirawan, started from the idea coming from a shared meal to create a work of art offering a magnificent beauty. “Inspired by the seven beautiful colors of the rainbow, they ultimately composed

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a contemporary gamelan artwork,” he said.

It was also experienced by I Made Mahottama Warmasuta, 16, who revealed the new atmosphere displayed by Denpasar and Badung through the collaboration was fascinating.

They collaborated in combining several contemporary art concepts. Well, it is something new, said the tall man.

Similar opinion was expressed

by I Wayan Srutha Wiguna, 18, a gamelan player. He is very happy

and proud because he has the opportunity to re-appear in the event of Bali Mandara Nawanatya III. The spectacular performance fascinating the audience from the beginning to the end was beyond the expectation of both composers who collaborated in creating the Seven Colors concept.

“The appearance of both artists is beyond expectation. It could have surpassed our expectations,” said Ari Wirawan with an expression of disbelief.

Probably, the phrase ‘perfect

combination’ is capable of expressing the contemporary gamelan art displayed this time.

Such distinctive gamelan music gave new spirit to restart life on Monday. Both composers hoped the Nawanatya would be able to take place again as a venue for young artists to express themselves. “Hopefully, this event can be organized again as a medium to accommodate young artists to work and express,” concluded Ari Wirawan. B N

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etut Putrayasa said this activity is purely a form of development for the artist creativity of Indonesia, especially Bali. It is meant to feature the coastal cosmology, including beaches in Bali. If intensely implemented, this event will have an impact on

tourist destinations. “We recently held the sculpture on the beach on Berawa Beach (during the Berawa Festival). This is a forerunner of our seriousness to deploy in the future,” he said.

Wayan Seriyoga Parta said the event (Berawa Festival—Ed) is a pioneer involving high class

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Angklung Padaeng X Music Competition inistry of Tourism supported the performance of the Angklung Padaeng Music Competition (LMAP) X initiated by the Bumi Siliwangi Big Family (Kabumi UPI) on April 29 to May 2, 2018, at the Indonesia Education University Hall, Bandung.

Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, did not doubt the angklung traditional art having gone worldwide. According to him, angklung is filled with cultural values. “I believe the children participating in the LMAP competition have the potential to become artists. It just needs to improve financial value so that it will run faster because their creative value capital is already on hand,” he said.

According to Arief Yahya, the more preserved the culture, the more prosperous will be. It becomes one of the reasons for tourists to have vacation to a region. Therefore, culture must be preserved considering it has

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economic value. “It is saleable to foreign tourists,” said Arief Yahya.

Meanwhile, according to Deputy of Marketing Development I, Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana, LMAP which has been held for ten times has another mission, in addition to preserving angklung. It is a manifestation and implementation to maintain, preserve and regenerate angklung throughout the archipelago. So, it has economic value for society.

“If angklung is developed, the people’s economy will go forward.

Tourism can also be developed in places of the manufacture and performances of angklung. Then, around it can be established and used as a homestay, where some rooms of the residents’ house can be rented to tourists who want to see, learn, make and play,” said Pitana.

Head of Marketing Area I (Java), Ministry of Tourism, Wawan Gunawan, added the LMAP is held very right on target.

The participants consisted of

national level from elementary, junior high, high school, and college / general category. “LMAP becomes one of the attractions of the tourism industry. In this case, it refers to the value of global show and national standard,” said Wawan.

Carrying the theme of ‘Angklung Music of Indonesia,’ LMAP of this year targets to be followed by 100 groups or 5000 angklung players from various provinces in Indonesia. This theme is taken as an invitation to the participants, spectators, and the general public to love more Indonesian music from Sabang to Merauke through angklung as a medium of music education.

“Later, quality of each Angklung Choir Group (KPA) will be assessed. Based on this, the Kabumi UPI would like to make LMAP into the effort to create a concrete form of purpose and ideals through cultural mission activities packed in the form of contests,” (BTN/014) said Wawan. B N

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artists to expose their works on the Beach. The art activities featured sculpture, three-dimensional art.

Project of the Sculpture on the Beach can open a new space for Bali’s future art scene. “Side art Projects for the project on the beach can only be found in three locations in the world, namely on Berawa Beach, in Perth Australia, and Denmark in Europe namely located on the famous Cyprus Beach,” he explained.

According to Wayan Seriyoga Parta, his side tried to work on the coastal events by displaying sculptures, three-dimensional works. Bali having many beaches can be utilized everywhere. “In the future, we want this event to become an annual event, where our initiator consisting of Gurat Institute and Richstone has been finalizing this concept carefully, so that we can choose the location,” said Yoga while adding it can be organized by government agency or private sector as long as it is done seriously.

The activities on Berawa Beach some time ago involved 11 artists from Bali, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, such as Titarubi, Ichwan Noor, Hedi Haryanto, Teguh Priyono, Ismanto Wahyudi, Putu Adi Gunawan, Putu Sutawijaya and Nyoman Aditama. From Bali, there are Ketut Putrayasa, Wayan Setem while from Bandung there was Wily Himawan. “This exhibition is more directed to build a market network in Bali. This is as preliminary evidence if this activity received a positive appreciation, apart from the remaining deficiencies that must be corrected,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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englipuran Village & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2018 will be held on June 26-30, 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). This tourism promotion event commissioned by the Association of Indonesia Tours and Travel Agency (ASITA) of Bali Chapter will be followed by 180 tour operators from 42 countries.

“The fifth BBTF features the theme ‘Exploring the Colors of Indone-

sia,’” said Chairman of the BBTF 2018 Committee, I Ketut Ardana, in the gathering and press conference of the BBTF 2018, not long ago.

Ketut Ardana said the theme is deliberately featured with the hope of giving a different focus, not just about Bali but also as a bridge in featuring the 10 new tourist destinations in Indonesia comprehensively. This tourism promotion involves buyers from overseas tour operators (TO) that will display nine

tourism villages on the Island of the Gods. “The BBTF this year suggests every tourism village in the district/ municipality in Bali to participate in promoting their potential,” he said.

Last year, the BBTF did not feature tourism village. However, this year together with the Badung government it takes the initiative to present tourism village. Each district has one tourism village to be displayed in turn. “The involvement of tourism villages in this BBTF event is meant to introduce the potential of the village to domestic and foreign tourists as actually object sits at village. When talking about tourism village, whatever they (tourists) want to see, whether nature, culture or people, they are already at village,” he explained.

In last year’s BBTF, Ketut Ardana said the number of participants reached 200 people from 38 countries. Meanwhile, for this year there have been 180 participants from 42 countries declared their

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two tourism components are sought after by all tourists both domestic and foreign tourists.

Minister added the concept of this festival is a pentahelix synergy or ABCGM consisting of Academics, Business Community, Government and Media. All components together popularize culinary and shopping tourism. According to him, foreign tourists visit to Indonesia has the reason to experience the cultural, nature and artificial tourism.

“A total of 65 percent of foreign tourist visit to Indonesia has the reason of culture, 35 percent wants to see nature, and 5 percent wants to explore manmade tourism like sport events and MICE,” added Minister Arief Yahya.

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Ketut Ardana is very optimistic that BBTF event this year will be able to achieve sales target of IDR 7.8 trillion with the target of 275 buyers and 225 sellers (companies).

Moreover, the BBTF 2018 event is fully supported by the Badung government.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Badung Tourism Office of, I Made Badra said that Badung district establishes tourism as the backbone of Badung government. Thus, the Badung government synergizes with ASITA this year to organize the BBTF as a marketplace. “As the host of the BBTF, Badung district allocated fund worth IDR 7 billion from its regional budget plan 2018.

It is expected to be the largest marketplace in Indonesia and considered very beneficial for the growth of tourism in Bali, especially in the Badung region,” he said.

Badra added that Badung government also designed Sasana Budaya Building in the Badung civic center to be used as the venue of the BBTF in the future. The capacity is quite fantastic namely being able to accommodate around 15,000 participants. By that way, the BBTF will be able to compete against other tourism exhibitions or travel fair overseas. “Hopefully, it can be completed in 2020,” he (BTN/015) concluded.

Pandanus War Tradition The Sincerest Sacrifce to Lord Indra

Wayan Yasa, one of the six chiefs of Tenganan Pegringsingan customary village, said that as a Hindu sect that adheres to the teaching of Lord Indra, this tradition is a manifestation of the teachings of Lord Indra who is also known as the god of war. According to Yasa. The philosophy behind the Pandanus War, is that it is one of the sincerest yajña or holy sacrifces as it offers human blood.

“If we do not conduct this ritual, according to local belief, something bad will happen to ourvillage, which is why this tradition continues to be carried out to this day”.

The Pandanus War is carried out in a series of the aci usaba sambah at Tenganan Pegringsingan on the full moon in June (fifth month in Balinese calendar). The usaba sambah is commenced with the sacrifce

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ince 1963, a research has been made in Gilimanuk by the experts in Indonesia, among others, Prof Dr. R Soejono and Prof. Dr. T Jacob. Results of these studies found that hundreds of human skeleton living at the end of Prehistory to the hallmark features of Mongoloid race. Based on the results of research and as one of the ways to save and utilize the archaeological findings, the Jembrana government established a Museum of Ancient Man at Gilimanuk and it was completed in 1993.

The collection on display in the Museum of Gilimanuk are the result of excavation including human skeleton, beads, bracelets of wood and shells, small pot, jars, jugs, earthen bowls, hook, trowel, sarcophagus et cetera.

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enganan Pegringsingan village in Karangasem County has managed to preserve many of its customs and traditions. One of them is the mageret pandan or more common-

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ly known as the Pandanus War. The Pandanus war ritual in Tenganan Pegringsingan village has developed into a tourist attraction but for local villagers, participating in the pandanus war is the sincerest form of sacrifce to the gods that a human can perform.

Gedong Kertya edong Kertya and Buleleng Museum are located in the area of Seni Sasana Budaya Temple, Singaraja, precisely at Jalan Veteran 23 Singaraja.

Gedong Kertya poses the only one palm-leaf manuscript library in Indonesia, even in the world. It has collection and copies of handwritten text associated with Balinese literature, myth, medicine, incantations, religious literature and others. There are also palm-leaf manuscripts containing image or comic known as prasi. The collection amounts to about 4,000 stored in this library. A few meters to the east of Gedong Kertya sits the Buleleng Museum established on March 30, 2002, where the stored collections include the ancient heritage objects such as sarcophagi, statues and other weapons. Meanwhile, its art objects cover the paintings, fabrics, gold and silver works as well as other objects related to North Balinese life like farming tools and fishing tools.

Brahma Buddhist Monastery any type of vehicle.

Medewi Beach is suitable for surfing because the waves are long and last longer to break pursuant to the requirement of surfing. From here, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Meanwhile, the hotel facilities available are representative enough for foreign tourists.

They are equipped with pool and restaurant quite artistically arranged in the hotel courtyard.

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confirmation and this number still increases until the closing of registration. The BBTF 2018 is targeted to get Business to Business (B2B) transaction of tour packages amounting to IDR 7.8 trillion.

This target adequately increases from the target of BBTF last year amounting to IDR 5.6 trillion and could be realized IDR 6.7 trillion.

Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2018

he Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival or JFFF 2018 will be held at Summarecon Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on April 5 - May 6, 2018. Enjoy a dish of traditional food and fashion trend with a guaranteed and discounted price. JFFF 2018 is the result of the cooperation of Summarecon with the Tourism and Culture Agency of the Greater Jakarta. Besides, this activity is fully supported by the Ministry of Tourism.

Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, appreciated to the JFFF 2018. According to him, cuisine and shopping are two alluring attractions. On that account, these

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t is located at Banjar Tegeha village, 18 km to the west of Singaraja and 2 km south of SingarajaSeririt highway. This temple is perched at the foot of the hill overlooking the sea. The Brahma Arama Buddhist Monastery is the largest Buddhist temple in Bali. It spreads across a quite extensive area. From this place, visitors can see the beautiful view of the North Bali Sea stretching from the east to the west because it is located in on a hilly area. On that account, this Buddhist temple has a remarkable attraction for both foreign and domestic tourists. The impressive monument resembling a large temple bell was donated by Thailand while the panels depict the story of Buddha, and Buddha statue. This monastery can provide an ideal destination for those seeking an appropriate venue for meditation.

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of a buffalo the caru or exorcism rite. The Pandanus War is then carried on two occasions; first at Bale Patemu Kaja and the se-cond time at Bale Patemu Tengah.

The second day of the pandanus war is also known as pengrame sambah and includes a stage performance. Druign the ritual itself, youths stand face to face in twos and try to attack their opponent while avoiding being struck by the attacks of their oppopnent. The combattnats must not show any emotions nor seek revenge, as this is the correct way to conduct war.

The ritual is an exercise in patience and good sportsmanship.

Yasa said that the number of participants is not limited. All young men from Tenganan Pegringsingan village enter the arena to participate, ranging from small children to those who are married. The Pandanus War is made more fun and exciting by the accompaniment of three selonding sacred gamelan

instruments.

The ritual takes place over some two hours, between 2 and 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Many of the participants said that wthey felt happy despite having endured bodily injuriy. These injuries are then treated with sanctified remedies which have been prepared up to a month before the ritual by the local girls.

These remedies are made from spices like turmeric and other ingredients that contain iodine. Before being administered, these herbal medicines are processed in such a way as to make them sacred. After the pandanus war, local youths cure one other with these medicines.

Many people from outside of Tenganan Pegringsingan village have also started taking part in this tradition. Many believe that participating in the Pandanus War can cure various diseases by shedding blood. You may believe this and (BTN/kmb) you may not! .

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Baha Village:

A.A. Gede Agung Rahma Putra and then carnival. Carnival is an art of walking from one place to another. “Carnival serves as a medium of artistic creativity, especially in arranging costumes.

From the costumes, we can deliver a message,” he said.

For example, when taking the theme of Saraswati, the costumes are made in the form of Saraswati.

There is a message on the greatness of Goddess Saraswati coming with the devices brought along and its function.

If featuring the theme of Lord Vishnu, it will be equipped with the symbols. Similarly, when taking the theme on fauna, he can insert the message of nature conservation with all its contents. “I once

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hen getting bored with the hot atmosphere of the beach, simply make a visit to Baha village. The village can provide coolness with its beautiful natural landscape. Its customs remain everlasting, while the arts and culture blend with local community.

And the uniqueness of this village lies in the sustainability of the activities inherited from their ancestors, such as traditional plowing, carving tradition and angkul-angkul with traditional ornaments.

Baha village is located in Mengwi subdistrict, Badung County, or about 15 kilometers north of Denpasar. The village consists of 7 hamlets namely the Bedil, Gegeran, Kedua, Pengabetan, Cengkok, Busana Kelod and Busana Kaja. Interestingly, each of which has a typical characteristic so it is often visited by travelers. Moreover, it has Suba Lepud Museum presenting a variety of

traditional tools used when cultivating their rice fields.

One of the community leaders, I Nyoman Koja, said that every day there were travelers who visited the shady village.

However, the most crowded occurred around 1997-1999.

“The most arrivals occurred in 2002 where about 450 people of Korean group were making a visit to our village,” he said.

Welcoming procession for the arrival of travelers was usually jazzed up with a mapeed cultural procession. Various arts were presented by the society.

For the art matters, it was entrusted to the Griya Santi Art Studio. The only studio at Baha village pursued various kinds of Balinese arts such as Cak, Legong Dance, human puppet featuring Mahabharata epic,

leather puppet and Calonarang.

Despite having a wide variety of uniqueness, travelers from different parts of the world often visited the traditional houses that only existed at Kedua hamlet. The house was old enough so it became an interesting object to be photographed. Activities of farmers at Subak Lepud were also no less interesting. Moreover, their plowing activities actually became tourist attraction. “At this Subak Lepud, there are always farmers demonstrating the activities of farming. It is frequently booked by travelers so that they can immortalize it. Besides, they can also engage in the plowing activities,” he said.

Activities of craftsman groups who worked together at home also became a tourist attrac-

tion. For example, there were welding groups making meteor handicraft located at Busana Kelod hamlet and wood carving group at Gegeran and Busana Kelod hamlet. In addition, there was also a group making Balinese traditional ​​umbrella at Bedil hamlet. Meanwhile, swine farming group and duck farming and salted egg were located at Cengkok hamlet.

Uniquely, coinciding with the Galungan festivity all the newly-wed couples would have a tradition of receiving jerimpen alms, in the form of pork oblation. This kind of jerimpen is really different from the others. The trunk was made from banana stem embellished with various carvings of pork arranged in accordance with their taste.

Before handed over to the newly-wed couples, the jerimpen with the height of 1.5 meters and width of 50 cm passed through a mejaya-jaya procession to liven up the jerimpen. “We would like to introduce the tradition of delivering flesh jerimpen to other communities, primarily to travelers,” he said. The village also had an agro-tourism attraction completed with a fishing ground.

The object was located in the west of the village with an area of ​​5 hectares equipped with small bungalows and gazebos to unwind. “This location was once used as a trekking activity for travelers. Now, it is also visited by local communities who want to relax with family.

Previously, this location was prepared as the biggest fish museum in Asia, so the arrangement of landscaping garden is made with various types of fruit trees. Unfortunately, the plan could not be realized,” he added.

Another location to be developed further was the forest of Baha. The Baha forest had historical significance, namely during the Japanese occupation. In 1942 and 1945, it was the only crow jungle taken advantage by Japanese troops as their barrack. It had a shelter cave used by local fighters during the NICA administration. It lay under the river and was estimated to be found in 1946. When wishing to enter into the cave, visitors should pass through a waterfall. “If we can realize it, the transport to the cave will use a rowboat,” he said.

Since the launching of the Baha village as a tourism village in 1992, local society continues to make arrangement to the locations and develop the potential of other tourist attractions. It is very possible because Baha village is located adjacent to Taman Ayun and Sangeh tourist attraction. The journey from Sangeh to Taman Ayun will pass through Baha village. To that end, the passing travelers can drop in to see the natural beauty of Baha village. To make a tourism village, his party has also initiated a tour guide.

when travelers want to enjoy a new atmosphere. Moreover, the beach is still rarely visited by people so that visitors can freely enjoy the scenery on this beach.

Besides, visitors can swim and sunbathe while enjoying the afternoon sun. It offers great waves for surfers when wishing to enjoy the challenging waves. Another uniqueness

offered by this beach is that when high tide occurs, the entire area of this bijou beach will be covered up by the waves. This beach has been equipped with some facilities, such as quite extensive parking space. A number of good places to eat can also be found in front of the Batu Pageh Temple.

Walk Down 328 Stairs to Enjoy Beautiful Beach of Batu Pageh

raised the theme of Bali Starling and Giant Butterfly getting so festive appreciation. Through this theme, I want to remind people that the nature of Bali is rich,” he explained.

Such carnival costumes are made from young coconut leaves of penjor waste having been processed and reconstructed into the shape of carnival costumes. He combined it with cloth, Balinese dancer costumes, kebaya and iron as the frame, so that it would result in the desired design. At least, there are some attractive things in the carnival fashion work made by Agung Rahma, namely Balinese ornament made from palm leaf of penjor waste and movable ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) and played by people like scarecrow or marionette.

The carnival fashion was included in various events or competitions in the national or international level. Some of them have received the predicate as The Best National Costume for Mr. Teen International (2015) with the theme of Garuda Adi Jaya Nusantara, The Best Flower Costume 2015 (Sekar Arum theme) and The Best National Costume (winner) in the Miss Asia-Pacific Selection in the Philippines (contingent of Indonesian) featuring the theme of Jalak Dewata.

This traditional archery athlete also participated in a series of succeeding the 57th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day in the People’s Republic of China (2002), cultural promotion activities under the theme Gracias Mexico por tu Apoyo al Tsunami en Indonesia in Mexico City (2005), in-

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vited by the music circle to teach the Ramayana ballet at CALART California, Los Angeles USA (2009), the contemporary dance festival in Japan (2010) and performance of Ramayana innovations to India and (BTN/015) Malaysia (2011 and 2016).

A.A. Gede Agung Rahma Putra (right) nak Agung Gede Agung Rahma Putra is a versatile artist figure. He is skilled at dancing, deftly playing gamelan, creative in painting, skillful in making mask and composing dance costumes and photography. Such activities have been commonly done since childhood. Understandably, his father, Anak Agung Bagus Sudarma, is also an all-round artist who always instills the basics of art on him.

This calm man familiarly addressed Agung Rahma founded Pancer Langit Art Troupe and Community to realize the art creativities owned.

Aside from being a lecturer at the IKIP PGRI Bali, he is also currently famous as messagefilled carnival fashion designer. Interestingly, his carnival costumes utilize recycled materials.

“Carnival costumes are deliberately made in extra large size and everything is made bigger.

They are made into luxury and glamour because of its function is to enliven the existing art on the street,” he said.

Agung Rahma said that carnival is not a new thing in Bali. Mepeed is a carnival, though it looks very simple and develops into a parade

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eauty of the beach offered by Badung district, aside from Kuta, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran is Batu Pageh Beach.

Located at Ungasan village, South Kuta, it belongs to the area of Batu Pageh Temple.

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have too extensive area. However, this beach is surrounded by rocks, so that it becomes one of the uniqueness owned by this beach. The rocks make the existence of the beach look hidden and private. The name Batu Pageh is also taken because of this phenomenon.

In Balinese language, / pageh/ means fence or rigid.

Thus, Batu Pageh means the beach fenced by ‘rigid rocks.’

The rocks look soaring high and steep. In addition to the phenomenon of coastal rock, the name of the beach is also equated to the name of a temple located on the beach. Before heading for the Batu Pageh Beach, visitors must walk down 328 stairs. Along the walking down, the eyes of visitors will be pampered with a variety of stunning sea views.

The waves looking to mutually chase can also be observed when walking down the stairs. In addition to the rocks, the atmosphere of Batu Pageh still looks beautiful and tranquil.

Serenity of the beach allows the seaweed to grow and thrive very well. Expanse of clean white sand and blue sea water makes the beach appropriate for a visit

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14,995 Tourists Visit Tanah Lot on Easter Holiday

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Pumpkin Cake, an Exclusive Serving of Hotel sugar with light color.

It is served to tourists as dessert.

If this pumpkin is steamed and mixed with sticky rice, its name will be changed into pumpkin cake.

Local communities often make this type of cake in various activities, including for the activities of mutual assistance when building a house, working in paddy field, ceremonial parties and other activities.

As a very simple dish, the pumpkin is

anah Lot tourist attraction indeed has become so familiar among visitors. Located at Beraban village, Kediri, Tabanan, this attraction is always crowded every day. Moreover on holidays, the number of domestic and foreign tourist visit must be more. For instance, on Easter Day, Friday (Mar. 30) the number of tourist visit reached 14,995 people, consisting of 9,457 domestic tourists and 5,538 foreign tourists.

Domestic tourist visit is dominated by group of students from outside Bali coming with bus. Their entourage has arrived from the morning where the condition caused a long line of buses to the north of Pan Pacific. Not infrequently, the buses drop off passengers and then walk to the area while waiting for their vehicles being parked. Based on the data, Tanah Lot was visited by 245 buses from early morning to noon.

A visitor from Mojokerto, Alfian, said that he and friends of the entourage should walk to the area because of being trapped in traffic jam at the front entrance. But it did not matter while looking at the atmosphere of the object closely. “While waiting for the bus being parked, we just walk away rather than having to wait for long

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hen processed into cake, pumpkin can produce a very delicious food. To Balinese people, pumpkin cake can be refreshment and even becomes a substitute to rice.

This type of Balinese cake has been a friend of farmers working in paddy fields. Today, this pumpkin cake has been adopted as a dessert at hotel.

At hotel, the pumpkin is processed into a sticky a n d delicious cake. Of course, it is also combined with other ingredients, so it is worth serving to guests. Other than combining the ingredient, the way of serving is very unique and interesting.

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time. We walk from the entrance to the object,” added the student.

In the long weekend this time, Tanah Lot remained to become favorite destination to domestic and foreign tourists. They visited Tanah Lot on Easter holiday followed by Sunday. While relaxing, they enjoy a panoramic view of the temple above the cliff looking quite beautiful as the sun began to set.

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana, said that domestic tourists were dominated by group of students from outside Bali. The entourage had been arriving from the morning where the condition caused a long line of buses getting to north of the Pan Pacific. “Due to the alertness of the management by involving police personnel, Transportation Agency to the local transport drivers, everything can be anticipated even though there must be a rather long queue,” he said.

The number of tourist visits to Tanah Lot indeed showed a surge when compared to the usual days.

Moreover, it is a long weekend and national holiday.

Thousands of tourists did a variety of activities starting from just having a promenade in the tourist area, making temporary tattoo, watching holy snake, holy water, shooting, shopping, having culinary tour to just sitting back at some cafés and restaurants while chatting with friends or family. “We are waiting for the sunset time whose beauty has been famous to overseas. We are curious that this moment is always awaited by tourists,” (BTN/015) said Supriono, a tourist from Surabaya.

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Each portion of pumpkin cake is filled with fragrant pandan leaves, fruit and

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first boiled and then mixed with white sticky rice to make it chewy.

In the presentation, it is filled with grated coconut added with salt, according to taste. This type of cake is presented directly, so it is hard to get it. In traditional markets, there are usually people selling these orange cakes.

Pumpkin is also often used as ingredient of sumping cake, so that the name is also changed

into pumpkin sumping. Eating pumpkin cake is believed to make stomach cool and does not have bad impact in case of excessive consumption. Nevertheless, not all people will dare to eat pumpkin cake or other cake made from pumpkin ingredient because some people are abstaining from consuming such a cake. There is a myth that until now is trusted by Balinese people where consuming such a cake can eliminate the power of magic belts for those (BTN/015) who use it.

Keep Trying to Revive Bali Tourism ess than a month ago J4 Hotels Legian Bali participated in Table Top event held

by IPI (Insan Pariwisata Indonesia). This event is a direct meeting between buyers and sellers from all over Indonesia. Event that took place on 27-29 March 2018

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was held at Killa Infinity Bali Hotel in Jimbaran Badung.

At the event table top of Ipian Bali Bagus (IBB) II, J4 Hotels Legian Bali has a mission to keep trying to be an important part for the progress of Bali tourism and revive Bali tourism which was

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah Lot offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian, and Chinese food as well as experienced chief.

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weak after the eruption of Mount Agung in November last year.

Table Top Ipian Bali Bagus (IBB) II this year brings at least 106 buyers from all over Indonesia as well as Malaysia, India and 53 buyers. This event always seeks to bring together buyers and sellers of tourism products throughout Indonesia on B2B basis.

In addition to the event is packaged as a sale and purchase event.

To be more interesting, the committee also packed the event with Fam Trip and Gala Dinner at Garuda Wisnu Kencana and at POD Coklat Factory, Carangsari Tourism Village, North Badung Regency. through business to business meetings (B2B) among actors of this tour, thus expected in the future to establish a good and mutually beneficial cooperation.

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Aryaduta Hotel Bali

Explore Countryside Charms at D’Karang Homestay in Bangli

Experience Quickly Changes Indonesia-based Aryaduta Hotel Group opened its latest Hotel in Bali’s South Kuta on March 29 with ‘bigger is better’ in mind. Featuring one of the island’s largest wedding chapel, custom video walls in its conference facility and the roomiest hotel rooms in Kuta.

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he 178-room Aryaduta Bali is a purpose-built facility positioned close to South Bali’s most recognized attractions that include an array of cultural and leisure pursuits, legendary Kuta Beach, and a few minutes stroll to Waterbom Park,

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Segara Beach and colorful street side shopping.

“The arrival to the hotel is discreet, yet stylish, but once inside the experience quickly changes,” says General Manager, Mr. Wayan Sudana. “South Bali is busy and as a guest if you have been out all day you will certainly, as a couple or a family, find quiet respite in our very generous sized rooms, in fact the largest guests rooms in Kuta, comfortable enough to sleep two adults and two children.” He added.

Aryaduta Bali is a fully integrated hotel where guests can anticipate the best in services, comfort and recreation. Facilities include the Reef Top swimming pool and bar overlooking Segara Beach, undercover parking, tour desk, transfers and concierge services. Guests will also find a relaxing layover lounge for late departures and airport pick up service.

MICE facilities include a smart mix of event and flexible meeting spaces. “The hotel’s ballroom is sufficiently sized accommodating varied requirements with spaces able to adapt to multiple configurations including meeting rooms that can host private dinners, board meetings, or serve as closed off VIP areas for premier events. The facility is integrated with Lippo mall, easy access to the airport for groups and our proximity to entertainment and cultural highlights,” says Mr. Wayan.

On the ground floor fronting the mall is Henry’s Grill & Bar, a 120-seat, two-floor restaurant positioned as Kuta’s up market BBQ destination featuring live sport broadcasts from its giant multiple screen video walls and a second floor with pool table and pin ball machines.

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The stylish eatery offers comfortable deep seating where customers can watch the open kitchen where Executive Chef, Sydney de Hart and his team cooking at the grill. Henry’s home-style meats are prepared in no ordinary wood-fire grill. At center stage set within a brick hearth is what staff call “The

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hen wishing to enjoy the cool countryside atmosphere offering natural attractions, once in a while try to stay at D’Karang Homestay at Undisan village, Tembuku, Bangli. This accommodation having existed since three years ago is equipped with interesting tourist attractions, such as trekking, cooking class, coconut oil making and meditation.

Village atmosphere can be really experienced because the homestay is owned and managed by local community as the solution of sustainable economic equity. With this concept, local people come to enjoy the sustenance of visiting tourists by renting homestay managed independently by the community within the tourism village. This is one of the reasons for D’Karang Homestay ranked first nationally in the homestay category on the activities of Appreciation to Community-based Tourism Business by Ministry of Tourism.

Having arrived at Undisan village, guests are directly invited to D’Karang Homestay and are served with welcome drink. Then, they

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take a break. In the afternoon, their activity is resumed with a joint cooking class. Guests are taught to make Balinese sauce (condiments) as the part of making satay. In this process, guests get a Balinese cooking class starting from the preparation of seasoning, grounding spices with pestle and mortar, mixing them and then twisting satay. After that, the twisted satay is roasted to get cooked. Ultimately, it is served for dinner and enjoyed together.

On the second day, guests start the day with having breakfast of traditional menu such as snacks and tea or coffee. After that, it is resumed with trekking around the Undisan village for approximately four hours. Within this program, guests are proceeded to visit craftsmen making imitation flowers from brass at Undisan. Then, they are taken to explore paddy fields to see firsthand the activities of farmers at local village. After visiting a temple, guests take a short break to drink fresh coconut taken directly from the middle of paddy fields.

Next visit is to the Tangkup waterfall at Undisan village. The waterfall is quite beautiful where guests can bathe and swim. Guests are taken back to D’Karang Homestay for lunch. In the afternoon, guests are invited to make coconut oil in traditional method, starting from peeling the coconut shell to the process of grinding coconut flesh to become oil. “Dinner is prepared with a traditional menu rarely found at hotel. On the following day, their day is started with breakfast at homestay before being transferred out.

Kadek Darmayasa, Managing Director of PT Bali Bagus Memori Wisata, said the management of this homestay deliberately creates a special service for tourists, especially European tourists. The development of homestay owned and managed by the community around the tourism village is a solution to sustainable economic equity. “With this concept, local people will come to enjoy the sustenance of tourists coming to rent homestay owned by individual communities,” he said.

By giving the opportunity to local people to own and manage homestays, it will grow local entrepreneurs around the tourism village. The entrepreneurs allow the potential of tourist villages to be explored and further developed. In the future, tourism village should be able to develop homestay and it should not be managed independently.

The development will be good if they are collected in a single entity (for example in the form of village-owned enterprise or BUMDes) and this manages it together by applying modern management.

It will bring in a very positive impact and can be realized for the development of tourism village or

homestay.

According to Darmayasa, the government through Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, expressed the ambition to position Indonesia as the country with the largest number of homestays in the world. This is very encouraging

news for the people of Indonesia especially in Bali. In other words, the tourism sector has been on the right track where it is built to realize the growth and equity for prosperity. B N (BTN/015)

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familiar and quite well known among the Jembrana and Buleleng society since the beginning of the restoration and development of the shrines in the woods adjacent to the white sandy beach. History

on the establishment of the Prapat Agung Temple, as mentioned in some sources, is closely related to Danghyang Nirartha when he traveled to seek his scattered children.

One of them is Ida Mas Swabawa who was in Pulaki. The search of his daughter in Pulaki region faced many obstacles. His journey was intercepted by darkness posted by Lord Mahadev with the intention that Danghyang Nirartha could not see anything including finding his daughter Ida Mas Swabawa also known as Ida Bathari Melanting.

Since the Lord Mahadev liked Bathari Melanting, then it kindled a struggle between Danghyang Nirartha and Lord Mahadev. Danghyang Nirartha performed yoga in the middle of the dark forest on the beach and uttered Sulambang Geni Vedic Puja and Seraga Vedic Puja including Chakra Rencana to illuminate the darkness. From his meditation, Danghyang Nirartha had a pity on the crowd of thirsty animals, and then he created a pond for the animals staying under

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his yoga site.

Due to his yoga, Pulaki region was back to normally clear. He went on looking for Ida Mas Swabawa. However, he was surprised when seeing his daughter Ida Mas Swabawa was on the lap of Lord Mahadev. Danghyang Nirartha was furious and destroyed Pulaki area, while Jembrana area was destroyed by Ida Mas Swabawa on the request of her father Danghyang Nirartha. Afterward, Ida Mas Swabawa controlled the Pulaki area and abided in the Melanting Temple. Such incident is estimated to occur around 1478-1479 BC or during the second pilgrimage of Danghyang Nirartha.

Function of temple To invoke safety, illumination and avoidance from darkness, the Hindus in Bali, especially in Jembrana restore the forest areas by building a temple at the location of Danghyang Nirartha performed his yoga. It is intended to worship the greatness of Danghyang Nirar-

tha. Similarly, near the pond created by him was built a Padmasari shrine. Apart from being a place of worship Danghyang Nirartha to invoke people’s welfare, the Prapat Agung is also often used by people to improve and deepen spiritual insight by performing yoga right before the shrine of Danghyang Nirartha.

The name Prapat Agung, according to Ida Pedanda Gede Buruan from Griya Buruan, Batuagung village, Jembrana, could not be interpreted into a single meaning.

Prapat Agung was actually a psychic entrance made ​​by Danghyang Nirartha to prevent Bali from the entry of negative things. Or it could also be interpreted as four entrances created to cover bad things that wanted to come into the land area of Bali. Meanwhile, the pond with the endless water never dries out even though in the long dry season where Danghyang Nirartha called it Tirta Blonyoh whose water had three colors namely clear, red and yellow. B N

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