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Arak Api Temple:

A Place for Farmers to Appeal for Blessing

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Arak Api Temple, located at Bangah Hamlet, Baturiti Village, Tabanan.

armers in Tabanan have hundreds of temples in which they invoke prosperity. One of them is the Arak Api Village Temple at Bangah hamlet, Baturiti village, Baturiti.

Mny generations have come to this temple to venerate Lord Pasupati or Lord Shiva. Pursuant to its function, this temple confers the blessing of safety when farmers grow crops.

Unfortunately, there is no official source that explains the origin of the name “Arak Api temple”. It is said, that the name is associated with Lord Shiva.

“We still don’t the exact origin of the name, all we know is that the temple is the abode of Lord Pasupati” said the Chief of Arak Api Temple, Nyoman Supada Arta.

Arta has served as the temple chief since 1984 and unlike other temples, the chiefs of Arak Api are determined by descent. “We just continue the legacy of our ancestors. A temple chief must be a direct descendant of the senior figure of Arak Api Temple” explained Arta. Nyoman Supada Arta is a third generation temple chief and explained that the temple was formerly known as ‘Suter Temple’ and has always been related to farming activities. Arak Api Temple is venerated by the residents of Bangah customary village as as such is considered a village temple although many residents from throughtout Baturiti come to worship here for the temple piodalan (temple anniversary).

Arak Api’s temple anniversary falls every Tumpek Landep (210 days) when local farmers and other come here to say prayers.

Uniquely, on the temple anniversary, a sanctified effigy venerated by Senganan residents is also presented to worship. This procession has only been going for the past five years. “Our

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ancestors used to perform this procession but then it stopped. Strange things started to happen so the tradition was resumed” said Artha..

Arak Api Temple is slightly off the beaten track on a small hill in Bangah Hamlet. Below the hill, the fetile farmlands stretch out and there is a path to Bedugul. . Every temple festival, farmers come to invoke the blessings of prosperity. Before saying their prayers, farmers perform a ritual with their farming tools at home.

Although classified as a village temple, Arak Api Temple iby people in the surrounding area.. The temple has a main shrine in the form of five-tiered meru as well as other shrines and a storage chamber.

The last time the temple was renovated was in 2010 when a permanent shrine was established. As based on heredity, not all residents could fill in the position as the temple chief here. “We just continue the legacy of our ancestors. A temple chief must be a direct descendant of the senior figure of the Arak Api Temple,” added Supada Arta. B N (BTN/kmb)

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S18 Bali Villas

Comfortable Accommodation in Kuta Tourism Region

ired of staying at hotel?

Once upon a time, try to stay at S18 Bali Villas on Jalan Dewi Sri III No. 18 Kuta. S18 Bali Villas holding the soft opening on April 8, 2017 is a villa coming with minimalist style and the touch of Balinese modern architecture. However, it still insists on local wisdom of Bali. The atmosphere is cool because it is filled with the arrangement of the park with a variety of ornamental plants and local plant.

The garden offering cool atmosphere can support the activities of the in-house guests. The entire villas are also equipped with a private pool being perfect for the honeymooner. Arrangement of the room as well as the interior provides a very romantic impression.

On that account, various important events can be organized here, such as wedding, birthday, valentine and other celebrations.

S18 Bali Villas denoting the sister property of The Sunset Hotel Bali and Bali Garamerica features 17 units of villa comprise 15 one-bed room villas and 1 twobed room villa and one three-bed room villa. It perches right behind The Sunset Hotel Bali. “The presence of this villa provides a choice for customers. As scheduled, our grand opening will be made in May 2017,” said General Manager, Gede Kusuma Wirawan, amid the soft opening on Saturday (Apr.

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This villa property under the management of The Sunset Hotel Bali is not only becoming an alternative, but is also expected to be able to compete in the hospitality sector in the future. “Now, travelers tend to stay at villa, so that the presence of S18 Bali Villas can provide a solution,” said Gede Kusuma Wirawan.

The event was attended by the owner, the entire management and potential clients. The clients made site inspection to each unit resumed with the marketing. All the

clients are given clear information, so that it could attract the visits to the S18 Bali Villas. Further information can be accessed at the website: www.s18balivillas.com and Facebook: S18 Bali Villas.

The villa also has a restaurant named Garamerica becoming a part of The Sunset Hotel Bali. This dining spot offers some menus like crispy duck, Garamerica Rijsttafel and crispy fried duck. This is a traditional menu packed in modern style with a very tasty, distinctive and delicious flavor. B N (BTN/015)

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o you like a challenge?

Once upon a time, try to make a visit to Alam Tirta Outbound, a complete adventure tourist attraction on the Island of the Gods. It is located at Samuan Kangin hamlet, Carangsari, Petang, Badung, or about 28 kilometers north of Denpasar. Other than surrounded by beautiful countryside, a variety of adventure activities on offer are quite challenging and they can be enjoyed by many walks of life.

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Facilities available are not only prepared for adults, but also for children. Moreover, children’s games are specifically prepared, starting from rafting, paintball, flying fox, VW Tour, camping ground and other activities including wedding facilities. “Our market is local community, in addition to foreign and domestic travelers,” said I Nyoman Subamia, the Operations Manager, accompanied by Chief Executive Officer, Thomy Maha Putra Dewa, at the grand

opening of the Alam Tirta Bali on Saturday (Apr. 1).

Visitors that like to explore countryside by bicycle or just stroll can also take advantage of this location. Each trip will bring in special memories because every inch participants will encounter people’s activity. They are starting from household work, craft, mejejahitan or oblation preparation, agriculture, plantation to traditional children’s play.

Paintball game is surely different from the others because the activities are conducted in the village forest being rich in local plants. Children that learn to live independently can make camping activities here. Flying fox for children is equally challenging, including the other activities. “At Alam Tirta Outbound, we also offer Balinese activities and Alam Tirta Resto providing a variety of foods,” said Nyoman Subamia.

Nyoman Subamia added that Alam Tirta Outbound has been in operation since December 2016 and occupies an area of 1.5 ​​ hectares. The location is very convenient and beautiful as it is surrounded by paddy fields and plantations. Various activities can be

enjoyed by visitors, including the circle of students. “We also provide meeting room and a restaurant with a capacity of 300 seats,” he said.

Thomy Maha Putra Dewa was optimistic that the tourist attraction has been equipped with full facilities and offers very affordable prices. His management has cooperated with tens of agencies.

In the first year of operation, the Alam Tirta Outbound also gives a discount. “We offer a middle price with high class and our major market is domestic,” he added.

Meanwhile, General Manager, Samsul Azhari, said that the facilities available in addition to rafting include paintball denoting a simulation game that is useful for selfdevelopment and team work to enjoy the game. Then, VW tour is a

package presented at the end of the visit to explore the hidden beauty and stunning views of the Island of Bali by riding a classic VW. According to Samsul, after the opening for a few months there have been many visitors coming.

Today the monthly number of visitor reaches over 100 people. “We hope that after this grand opening the number of tourist visit can reach above 500 people per month.

Currently, the tourism of North Badung is developing,” he hoped.

The grand opening was attended by the official of the Badung government, members of the House of Representatives like I Gusti Agung Adi Mahendra Putra, Chairman of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) of Bali, AAN Alit Wiraputra, as well as among tourism businesspeople. B N (BTN/015)

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anah Lot tourist attraction was thronged by travelers when the Hindus performed ritual procession of welcoming Galungan and Kuningan feast day. The tourist attraction located in Tabanan was visited by many domestic and overseas travelers. They intentionally came to watch cultural attractions having become a tradition of the Hindu community in Bali.

From the morning, motorcycles and cars have been arriving at Tanah Lot. Typically, the immense number of visitors to Tanah Lot lasts until Sunday. Moreover, Tanah Lot will organize two religious activities namely piodalan or anniversary of Pakendungan Temple (Apr. 15) and Tanah Lot Temple (Apr. 19-22).

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana, said that on Galungan feast day, the number of visits between foreign and domestic trav-

elers is nearly balanced reaching 11,375 people. It showed an increase of 24 percent compared to the same moment of Galungan last year that only reached 8,630 people.

Other than travelers, local people of generally the Hindus also came to Tanah Lot to say prayers. “From our observation, on Galungan day the number of travelers is balanced. Most local people come to pray.

So, those who say prayers are not charged with admission ticket,” he said.

This April, added Toya Adnyana, there will be two religious ceremonies at Tanah Lot. They are anniversary of Pakendungan Temple coinciding with Kuningan feast day falling on Saturday (Apr. 15) and Tanah Lot Temple exactly three days after the Kuningan or Buda (Wednesday) Wage Langkir (Apr. 19),” he added.

Preparation of the piodalan, explained Toya Adnyana, has been started so that

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until the next two weeks Tanah Lot will be thronged by Hindu pilgrims that wish to worship. “Travelers or visitors wish-

According to one of the melasti participants on Tanah Lot Beach, the purification ritual totally involved 44 temples at Beraban customary village, wherein each temple carried their sanctified effigies, so that it can be imagined if the procession of melasti held by the Beraban customary village to Tanah Lot was quite crowded and festive.

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ing to see the process of prayers also come.

Moreover, it remains in school holiday,” he added.

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Villagers of Beraban Perform Melasti to Tanah Lot

anah Lot becomes the center of melasti implementation or purificatory rite ahead of Nyepi of Caka New Year 1939. A convoy of the Hindus in Bali continued to arrive in traditional clothing while carrying their sanctified effigies towards the beach. This cultural procession became interesting spectacle for travelers that happened to enjoy holiday at the tourist attraction.

Melasti procession of Beraban village on Wednesday (Mar. 25) involved hundreds of residents of Beraban village originating from fifteen customary hamlets. Thus, it drew the attention of travelers. “Many travelers intentionally came because they want to see cultural attraction frequently held at the Tanah Lot tourist attraction,” said Operations Manager of Tanah Lot Attraction, Toya Adnyana.

All the visitors, both foreign and domestic, enthusiastically witnessed the pemelastian ceremony at Tanah Lot. Moment of the ceremony was not missed by visitors to take pictures of the crowd and the pilgrims coming to say prayers at the Tanah Lot Temple.

The convoy of pemelastian indeed looked lovely. Rows of humans were carrying sacred objects like umbrella, lelontek, bandrang, spears and shields. Then, the rows carrying the sanctified effigies chanted hymns vivaciously. The melasti procession was accompanied by bleganjur gamelan music that caused the atmosphere to become more magical.

The bearers then plunged their feet into coastal waters as a symbol of purification for the implementation of Nyepi taking place calmly and peacefully. “The purificatory rite is intended to target the macrocosm and microcosm,” said Putu Parta, one of the melasti participants.

The sanctified effigy (pratima) is symbol of worship at every temple belonging to each hamlet in Beraban customary vil-

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lage. It was accompanied by a variety of paraphernalia such as offerings, banners and umbrellas with the accompaniment of gamelan music like bleganjur traditional music.

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started from 10:00 at Bale Agung Temple as the center of congregation of the deities before departing to the south sea of Tanah Lot. All residents of Beraban customary village ranging from small children to the elderly followed the procession. A total of 44 temples in the region and five barong effigies (Jero Gede) were carried. At that time, all the residents dressed in white Balinese traditional attires symbolizing purity.

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ave you ever try Lempog?

It is one of Balinese traditional food is reraly found in the stores and supermaket. Lempog is usually being sold in thetraditional market or small stores in the village. It is understandable because it is not an exclusive dish, lempog is usualy being enjoyed by the farmers.

Lempog is a cheap dish because it is using a simple material such as Balinese sugar and cassava. The food is great to accompany us in drinkingtea or coffee. In Java, Lempog is also known as Getuk. Before, Lempog is not only enjoyed by farmers but also served on Hindus ceremonies such as wedding and Ngaben.

Not only that, when the locals work together in building house or a kitchen, Lempog always becomea snack, just like when the farmer work in the field. In addition to use very easy materials, the process of making it is also very simple.

It doesn’t need a big machine or factory. Everything can be done at home. To make it, first the cassava must be pealed and cut into smaller pieces and then boiled. The red sugar chopped into smaller pieces so it can dissolved with the cassava. The sugar can also bolied along with the cassava to make a better taste.

After finish, the cassava is crushed using traditional tool called Luhu which is a big stick made from wood. During the process, the sugar is put so it can blend perfectly. Salt is also added in the process. After it is smooth enough, the dough is cut into small pieces and ready to be served. In serving Lempog, coconut which is already puured on top of it. Enjoy.

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Mozaic Restaurant, The Best Asian Restaurant

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n March 27th, 2017 Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique received the award for the Best Asian Restaurant of the Year Regional at the World Gourmet Summit 2017 in Singapore.

As Singapore celebrates its 21st annual World Gourmet Summit (WGS) - the region’s most talked about premier food and wine event catapulting Singapore to the forefront as a dynamic international culinary hotspot - the industry’s best gathered together in hope of receiving one of the thirty Awards of Excellence (AOE) 2017 - one of the most respected accolades in Singapore and around the region.

“The Awards of Excellence creates opportunities for Singapore’s rising and established culinary talents to receive greater exposure and growth.” said the AOE representative.

As the top chefs and restaurateurs

Restaurant in Asia, Bangkok), Nahm (No. 5 San Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia, Bangkok), Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (1 Michelin star, Bangkok), The Chairman (Hong Kong) and Mozaic (Bali, Indonesia).

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in South East Asia gathered for the results it was no surprise to see only the best in the region nominated for the “Best Asian Restaurant of the Year” regional award – Bo Innovation (3 Michelin star, Hong Kong), Gaggan (No. 1 San Pellegrino Best

But the surprise came to everyone when Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique won. Chef-owner Chris Salans who was there to represent Mozaic received the award with great honour - “it gives me such pleasure to see that Indonesia, and more specifically Bali, is recognised as one of the best dining destinations in Asia. Over the past twenty years that I have been in Bali and sixteen years that Mozaic restaurant has been opened, Bali has really marked itself as a top culinary destination. I am proud to be part of the movement!” says Chris Salans.

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Kuningan Feast Day, Coming down of God to Give Endowments

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uningan is a series of Galungan feast day performed by the Hindus in Bali. It falls on the tenth day after Galungan, right on Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan or Saturday (Apr. 15, 2017).

However, before Kuningan the Hindus do Penampahan ceremony marked by the slaughter of animals for offerings. This Penampahan day is preparation for carrying out the Kuningan.

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ma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali Chapter, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, said that Kuningan Day is believed to be the coming down of gods and goddesses to this mundane world.

Then, there is the term angwehaken jagat ring para manusa kabeh meaning that gods and goddess come down to earth to give endowments to the whole mankind. “Celebration of Kuningan is conducted half a day to dedicate ter (an arrow), endongan and tamiang,” he said.

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from bhuta kala (evil spirits).

Tamiang also symbolizes repellent of bad forces. At the ceremony of Kuningan, Hindu devotees present dominantly yellow offerings like yellow rice and yellow cone as a symbol of Meru.

Yellow rice as a symbol of prosperity, and presented as an expression of gratitude for having received the endowments of God. Therefore, on Kuningan Day the Hindus should really win and take advantage of the endowments on the previ-

Endongan signifies supplies containing food offered to the gods and goddesses that will return to nirvana. However, the main human provision in living the life is knowledge and devotion (jnana) along with the most powerful weapon namely the peace of mind.

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Pinge Village

inge hamlet has a very beautiful natural panorama. The air is cool and comfortable as being free from pollution. Along the country road leading to the hamlet, we can see the neat courtyard, while the neighborhood is clean enough. Each telajakan (public area) is planted with flowers so that butterflies and birds can play and dance intimately in a peaceful rural atmosphere. Afternoon atmosphere will be comfortable. Small animals such as dog-day cicadas give a nuance of beautiful village. ‘Arrogant’ crows of roosters make our journey more comfortable. Then, familiar smile of the locals leads us to a convenient ambience to be here.

Pinge hamlet is about 1 km from the center of Tua village office, about 8 km from the Marga subdistrict town or 18 km from Tabanan town. The village is located at an altitude of 500-750 meters above sea level with a relatively flat topography and fertile land suitable for farming rice and vegetables. It has a number of unique cultural potential. There is Natar Jemeng temple that stores some objects of the archaeological heritage in the form of Ganesha statue, lingam-yoni and Kiranti with the status as cultural heritage. At this hamlet lie some temples such as the Subak Pinge temple, Puseh temple, Penataran temple, Melanting temple and Dalem temple. This reflects if the hamlet has had high civilization. It is said, the Jemeng temple was the origin of Pinge hamlet.

House of local residents is built in a row facing the road, where each is restricted by a compound wall and angkul-angkul (traditional gates). On average, each house compound has some buildings such as the bale daja (northern pavilion), bale dangin (eastern pavilion) and other buildings that have function associated with the local traditions and customs. Another unique element is that each house compound has a connecting door to adjacent neighbor. It is intended to maintain the familial relationship and togetherness.

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Come to Sangeh Tourist Attractions

Galungan celebration.

On Kuningan, the Hindus will always try to win and beat out Adharma (bhuta Dun-

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rat) in his life.

The worship on Kuningan feast day should be carried out before midday or before 12:00. At that time, the energy of universe (five great elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether) rises from the morning until reaches its climax at midday. After which is called the return of the gods and goddesses to their abode (heaven), so that at that time the cosmic energy will decrease.

The next day, Sunday (Apr. 16) is Manis Kuningan, usually filled with the implementation of pilgrimage or tirtayatra for deepening faith and devotion to God Almighty. Besides, devotees also say prayers to temples and visit relatives and family to maintain social relationship.

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ike previous holidays, Sangeh nature tourist object becomes an excellent destination to domestic travelers. Their presence on the long holiday weekend reached thousands of people. Moreover, from nine o’clock in the morning,

dozens of travelers coming with motorcycles and cars looked to enter the tourist attraction located on Jalan Raya Sangeh, Abiansemal, Badung. “Until midday, there have been 3,000 visitors. The visitors are still dominated by domestic travelers,” said Operations Manag-

er of Sangeh nature tourism, Made Sumohon, on Friday (Apr. 7).

According to him, a number of buses carrying hundreds of domestic travelers fully occupied the parking area. They came from various regions such as Central Java, Surabaya, Semarang and

some others. “Here, the coming visitors are still mostly domestic and local travelers and only few percent of them is foreigner. They are usually from America and Europe. However, the presence of road access to Bedugul also affects the increasing number of tourist visit,” he explained.

He admitted that arrangement of the Sangeh tourist attraction has been very nice with a spacious parking area. Revenue from the admission tickets is allocated for the maintenance of sanitation and care of the monkeys around Sangeh.

“In the past, there had been unsafe impression because the monkeys often bit visitors. However, currently there is no longer such impression because a special officer is appointed to be responsible for visitor’s safety,” he said.

He explained that Sangeh has become a well known natural tourist attraction from the past.

The destination relies on wildlife and the forest as the attraction to be visited. It has a total area of​​ 13.969 hectares, in the north it borders with paddy fields, in the west with Yeh Penet River as well as in the south and east with Batusari hamlet. The forest is overgrown

Badung Targets Central and Eastern European Travelers

Bunny Adventure at Beachwalk Shopping Center

OOD STARTS HERE! This April Beachwalk Shopping Center presents “THE ISLAND RECIPES”.

By highlighting the Food as a major theme, Beachwalk brings new atmosphere with new spirit for the shoppers to celebrate the Easter day. Furthermore, Beachwalk Shopping Center is offering a bunch of events and promo to our Customers.

Specifically, in celebrating the mood of Easter, Beachwalk shows “BUNNY ADVENTURE” which is held on 2nd – 9th April 2017. This event is enlivened with kids activity, cake demo, face painting, egg hunt, games, magic competition, and colouring competition. The funniest part is the chance for the kids to meet the iconic bunny from Miniapolis Playground called Mr. Crick, also watching the Bunny costume parade. During this festive season Customers are able to enjoy and shop at the Easter Market which incredibly perfect for holiday gifts. This event is held at the Fountain Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

After the huge success of Cy-

bergroove’s first Coffee event at Beachwalk Shopping Center by last 2016, now they’re back with more variant contents on “BEACHWALK COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & TEA WEEK” which will be held on 10th – 16th April 2017. Among the collaboration of some Indonesian business industries and related communities; independent roasters, creative, unique specialists as well as many enthusiasts have successfully created hyped event that cannot be missed for those lovers of all things Coffee, Chocolate and Tea! In addition Customers also can experience Free espresso training, Latte Art Smack down, exhibitions, education and a chocolate closing party on Easter Sunday like to other – there is no better place to come and check out the Easter mood at Fountain Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

Aside from event “BEACHWALK COFFEE , CHOCOLATE & TEA WEEK” Beachwalk also brings up another more exciting event “BEER, CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL” will held on 17th – 23th April 2017. Customers who are

Beachwalk Shopping Center always presents the unique experiences for tourists and shoppers. The various monthly programs offer more attractions in Kuta and emphasizing the Beachwalk Shopping Center’s tagline, “Bali Starts Here”.

interested in beer, cheese, wine and the hospitality industry are really most invited to come.

Every Thursday Beachwalk and HIPMI Gianyar regularly present “UBUD CULTURAL EXPERIENCE” . Both International and Domestic Customers can interactively relish the experience and learn more about Balinese culture exclusively in Ubud regency like learn traditional Balinese dance, Balinese Drama Musical, how to create Balinese offering (Canang) and Balinese traditional dessert called Jaja Bali. This cultural experience will be conducted at the Deck Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

Visitors always have the opportunity to win the various prizes on this April’s SHOP & WIN program; those are Instant Rewards and Lucky Draw. By spending at a minimum purchase of IDR 500,000 (single receipt), customers can get instant rewards such as beauty products, shopping vouchers, restaurant vouchers, and many more. There is something special on this Shop & Win April 2017, by spending minimum of IDR 1,500,000 (single receipt) customers can get instant rewards of the limited edition Easter Package from The Wedding Shop, shopping vouchers and Balinese Calendar 2017. By spending at a minimum purchase of IDR 2,000,000 (max. 2 receipts), customers will get the chance to win special lucky draw prize 1 ticket return with fast boat Bluewater Express from Bali to Gili Trawangan.

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by around 6,443 nutmeg trees and approximately 27 other tree species such as quickstick, albizia, devil tree, banyan tree and there are also 22 species of shrubs such as fever nut and shoebutton ardisia spreading across the area of 10.8 hectares.

This forest is inhabited by animals including two types of mammals (monkeys and ferrets), eight bird species such as Java sparrow and turtledoves, three types of arthropods such as snakes and two kinds of amphibians. “Well, the gray and long-tailed macaque becomes the primary tourist attraction to visit Sangeh,” he said.

According to him, this attraction also has four temples, namely the Bukitsari located in westernmost of the forest, Melanting Temple amid the forest, Tirta Temple in front of the forest and Anyar Temple in front of the entrance to the forest. All these temples are venerated by Sangeh customary village, except for the Anyar Temple venerated by Batusari hamlet. To preserve wildlife and the forests, people build a cage for isolation if there are naughty or sick monkeys. There is also a laboratory to treat the sick monkeys.

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fter boosting the potential of Badung tourism in some western European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Munich and Berlin, now Badung district through the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) targets the travelers from the countries of Central and Eastern European region.

Chairman of the BPPD Badung, I Gusti Rai Suryawijaya, said that Badung in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bucharest and the Embassy in Sofia recently received familiarization trip from Romania and Bulgaria. The event held at the Trans Hotel took place intimately and communicatively. All this time, there have been tourist visits from these regions. However, these more appropriate promotional strategies are expected to draw more travelers.

At that time, it was described about the general tourism potential of Indonesia and Badung. “Badung almost got it all, starting from the potential of nature, culture, adventure, MICE, culinary tourism and so on. We offer and they

are very enthusiastic,” said Rai who is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Hungary in Denpasar.

The familiarization trip participants from both countries consist of five television journalists, photojournalists from major news agencies and travel bloggers with many followers in the country.

From Romania, there were Dinda and Titi Elena Dinu (Televiziuna Romania) and Cezar Dumitru (a travel writer); while from Bulgaria consisted of Velin Paskov and Maria Paskova (photojournalist).

Furthermore, Rai who is also Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Badung explained that it has been well prepared for the arrival of tourists from these two countries and other countries in the region. Badung has conducted many breakthroughs under leadership of Regent Nyoman Prasta Giri. This is to increase foreign tourist arrivals targeted from 5 million in 2016 to 6 million in 2017, while domestic travelers are targeted to reach 9 million people.

Baskoro Pradipta, Division Head of European Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the synergies so that it could raise more tourist arrivals, especially from Central and Eas-tern Europe to Indonesia.

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Prof. Dr I Gede Arya Sugiartha:

Minister Instructs, Use Arts to Support Tourism

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he Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar is the only higher art education on the Island of the Gods. Thus, through the arts owned it is able to support tourism in Bali. “Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education, M Nasir, hoped the art institute could be used to support tourism,” said Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr I Gede Arya Sugiartha.

According to him, the message was delivered when the minister formally inaugurated him as the rector of the ISI Denpasar for the period of 2017-2022 in the Auditorium D of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education in Jakarta on Wednesday (Mar. 22). In addition, the ISI Denpasar is also expected to give birth to reliable and creative artists as well as to create new programs so as to respond to the challenges ahead.

Bali as a world’s tourist destination has a uniqueness so that it can be easily distinguish from the other destinations. “ISI Denpasar has advantages and is prominent in the art, so that the minister requested to become the leading producer of creative artists that are able to become the repertoire of our cultural preservation,” he said.

Prof. Arya said that the art institute he leads will focus on completing the vision of the ISI Denpasar in 2020 becoming the center of excellence in terms of local wisdom-based cultural and universal art insight. “We hope that by 2018 the entire study program could have achieved accreditation including the new study program of cinematography and television. Besides, the accreditation of the institution is targeted to reach A grade,” said Prof. Arya.

Vision 2020 should be achieved, so that in 2021 there should have been a new vision. Therefore, he continued to push any program. “Now, we focus on quality after improving the infrastructures like classroom and building. Then, we increase the accreditation of the study program. There are nine study programs under pre-accreditation and being proposed, plus corrections,

arious efforts need to be made to maintain the existence of homestay in Ubud area. The most basic things involve the improvement on the quality of human resources of the management and services by maintaining the typical characteristics of Balinese culture. This was expressed by Chairman of the Ubud Home Stay Association (UHSA), I.B. Wiryawan.

According to the man familiarly addressed as Gus De Wiryawan, based on the seminar on research results of the STP Bali Nusa Dua, the services at homestay should be improved so that the business is able BTN/kmb to survive in the midst of I.B. Wiryawan.

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creation and writing. Hopefully, these all can be achieved,” he explained.

Related to competition, Prof. Arya stated there are 11 art colleges in Indonesia and the ISI Denpasar belongs to the three major Indonesian art colleges which has its own advantages, in addition to the ISI Yogyakarta and ISI Solo.

“ISI Denpasar is competitive because every art college has its own advantages or superiority. Now, Bali has a strong cultural root and is known to become the tourism magnet,” he added.

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eraban Langit Temple is located in the Village Sading, Mengwi District, Badung regency, Bali. Distance to the temple is about 13 km from Denpasar, Bali and about 35 minutes away by a motor vehicle from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport.Keraban Langit Temple located at the area at the edge of rice fields precisely the riverbank.

This temple is Dang Khayangan Temple. When the day of the offering or the birthday of the god (pujawali), village communities in the area constantly do cleansing in this temple. In this temple there is a spring of holy water that is believed to bring blessings. Besides, the temple is often used as a place for meditation. God worshiped in this temple is Lord Vishnu, Quenn Gede Lingsir, Queen Ayu and Queen Made.

On certain days like Saraswati day and Siwalatri day, many tourists who visit here to worship and meditate wish that their expectations and desires can be achieved.Keraban Langit Temple are in a cave. Upon entering the temple area, we will reach the middle of the

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intense competition. The services should better reflect Balinese culture but still in accordance with international standards.

“In addition, the homestay also need to make improvement in the areas of marketing, especially online marketing,” he said.

He added that from the seminar, the homestay managers are also asked to maintain a number of existing homestay pattern. “With the Balinese-culture base, the homestay in Ubud has its own uniqueness that until now still becomes a tourist attraction. For instance, the owners put on Balinese traditional attires every day,” he added.

In terms of construction, the homestay managers are expected to maintain the Balinese architecture. Undeniably, there are some homestays having been influenced by modernization of the building applying minimalist style. “The homestay is expected to emphasize on the elements of Balinese carving, not minimalist style,” he said.

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cave where it is cool, fresh and peaceful.

This is due at the top of the cave there is a hole so as to make fresh air and sun can enter inside and make a prayer or meditation to feel comfortable and at home. This temple called Pura Keraban Langit, where Kerep means

it was inhabited by Bhuto Ijo spirit who was bearing the mandate of Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh to secure his betel box.

At that time, Pedanda Sakti was in southern peninsula of Bali (now Uluwatu) and then came a villager of Kerobokan to ask for the dry land to be utilized by local community. He

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tedung (roof) and the Langit means the sky so if you have the sense described temple open to the sky. Keraban Langit Temple was built in ancient times, the temple has existed since the time of Udayana Kingdom. This is explained in the inscription on the Pura Puseh Desa Adat Sading.

advised the villager to establish a shrine for venerating Ida Bhatara Labuhan Masceti and also to make a chamber shrine for Bhuto Ijo as a place to secure and save the betel box of Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh.

Since thenceforth, the temple was called Petitenget Temple.

On the west side of Petitenget

Temple stretches a magnificent white sandy beach and visitors often take advantage of it for bathing and sunbathing. In the afternoon, the scenery is so enchanting to watch the sunset.

For convenience of visitors, the location has been provided with ample parking area and representative accommodation and restaurant facilities.

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southwards with approximately 10 km or northwards from Kuta along the Jalan Raya Seminyak.

Petitenget Temple was established around the fifteenth century and the location was formerly an eerie belt of moor overgrown by shrubs (tenget in Balinese) because

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atur customary village performed mecaru and melaspas ritual to Tirta Pancoran Solas (eleven-shower water) at Pelisan Temple, Batur, Kintamani, on Monday (Apr. 3). The ritual

was officiated over by Jro Mangku Sukadini and attended by Jro Gde Batur Alitan and the business management team leader of Batur customary village, I Wayan Absir, and a number of Batur customary villagers.

The business management team leader of Batur customary village, I Wayan Absir, explained that he will look at the context of governance.

As management, he is very grateful to be given the mandate and confidence for the task to manage the region. The management will also manage the assets owned by customary village well so as to provide economic benefits for Batur village. “We hope the inauguration of Tirta Pancoran Solas will become a new means that can be utilized economi-

cally,” he said.

He said that Batur is a vital area considering that Lake Batur and Mount Batur belong to a very sacred area. By doing so, the management must work well. “Ancient texts mention that the water of rivers and lakes in Bali sources from Batur. So, we will take advantage of this potential,” he said.

He added that the Tirta Pancoran Solas is different from other tirta penglukatan or purificatory water in Bali. This one has warm water. Thus, he has confidence that it is going to become one of the purificatory icons.

“Tirta Pancoran Solas can be the only purificatory means with naturally warm water without the touch of machine. Convergence of mountains and lakes causes the estuary to have warm water. We take this potential into Tirta Pancoran Solas attraction,” explained Absir.

He said further that the Tirta Pancoran Solas attraction will serve as a spiritual destination. This area is believed to be able to attract people wishing to perform purificatory rite.

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With the many incoming visitors, it is expected to have economic impact on local communities. “Here, we have prepared some supporting facilities such as Seked restaurant. It is not far because only 50 meters from location of the Tirta Pancoran Solas,” he said.

Meanwhile, Jro Gede Batur Alitan said that Tirta Pancoran Solas has different names according to its respective function. The eleven names of the showers are Tirta Telaga Waja, Tirta Danu Gadang, Tirta Danu Kuning, Tirta Bantang Hanyut, Tirta Pelisan, Tirta Mengening, Tirta Purajati, Tirta Rajeng Anyar, Tirta Yeh Bungkah, Yeh Tirta Mampeh and Tirta Perapen.

“All water of the shower has same function namely for purificatory rite, but the name is different. The water tends to be used for holy bathing,” said Jro Gde Batur Alitan.

He described that visitors or pilgrims wishing to perform purificatory rite at the Tirta Pancoran Solas is free of charge. Meanwhile, visitors that would like to deposit their belongings in a locker; they will be subject to donation worth IDR 10,000.

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Build Village Gallery for Village Children n the art world, the name of I Made Bakti Wiyasa has been quite familiar.

Aside from giving birth to imaginative artworks, this man born at Pemanis hamlet on April 10, 1974 is also busy fostering children in the city of Denpasar. In teaching the art to children, he has the principle ‘if you can dream you can draw.’ In the process, he does not only teach about the works of art, but also provide character education and creative power of children.

Now, this artist who received the Lempad Prize 2016 is building a gallery at his home village at Pemanis hamlet, Penebel, Tabanan.

Through the gallery, he would like to gather village children to be taught to paint together. Painting is different from drawing because the painting is more imaginative.

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“I think that providing the art education to children is important,” he said.

According to him, currently the development of children is vulnerable that simply becomes ‘the user’ of modern technology products like smartphone, gadget and laptop with game applications bringing in difficulty to the growth of children’s creativity. “It is very hazardous because it can make our children as the heir of golden generation civilization into passive generation. As a result, it will become the target market having no power to survive and to do creativity,” he said.

This alumnus of the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta said that the gallery has been prepared since 2004, but only since 2017 he has been confident to live and work at the village. “I

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realize that my village is one of the true living libraries for my ideas and next artworks. Through the theme Pertiwi Jati (literally, Genuine Earth), I will take the children to learn to paint,” he added.

Armed with the background in the art and spirituality, he considered to have a responsibility to introduce the arts to children. The impetus came after he has a wealth of experience in exhibition and organization, both in Bali and in other cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogyakarta.

Due to his love to children, he also initiated the Rare Bali Festival with Penggak Men Mersi cultural house.

In painting, this artist from Pemanis hamlet, Biaung, Penebel, has a figurative surrealistic style.

He immortalizes a lot of the human objects, but still incorporates with the imaginative power. By doing so, the spiritual message can be easily delivered to the audience.

In addition to painting, his daily activities are helping others in terms of health with the healing method inherited from Balinese ancestors. Incidentally he is also the aspirant, explorer and preserver of ancient culture of the archipelago. It is associated with the natural harmony of education, ‘healing’ and kris culture. “I learned this old fashioned method of ancestral code of nature, mountains, old trees and ancient sites such as temples and menhir,” he said.

In the healing process, he does

not use any drugs. It is a method of healing with quantum physics of the Balinese ancestors remaining to be practiced by Balinese

people on Tumpek Uduh. “To the trees, we do wholehearted prayers to plants and nature,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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eenagers of high school and vocational school having good skill and innovation are challenged to show off their creativity in preparing menus, setting up rooms as well as proficiency in speaking English.

Though being beginners, they looked deft to do all of them. Their action shows that younger generation of Bali is tough and talented in the matter of tourism and culture.

It is the atmosphere of MICE Event held by the students of the Triatmajaya Tourism Institute (STIPAR) and Mapindo on Thursday (Mar. 23). This annual event opened by Chairman of STIPAR Triatmajaya, I Ketut Sutapa, presented three contests

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namely cooking competition with the theme Balinese Culinary, making beds and speech contest. The competition was followed by 264 participants consisting of vocational school, high school students and vocational training institutes (LPK) in Bali.

Ketut Sutapa said the activity is a part of the event management courses of the D3 and D4 hotel studies. Each year it always features different theme. All materials are adapted to the theme and the disciplines having been studied. The jury panel consists of professional from the ICA and IHKA. “In terms the organization, the students can learn to organize an event, from the concept, implementation, inviting people to

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looking for sponsors,” he said.

Chairman of the Committee, I Gede Ari Putra Santika, said that it is an annual MICE event usually held earlier in the year. The MICE Event 2017 features the theme Balinese Culinary. “MICE Event of this year is designed to include five agendas of contest and has taken place from March 21, 2017 with a national seminar bringing in tourism experts as resource persons,” he said.

Then, the next three events are cooking competition, making beds and speech contest. Each winner received a trophy, certificate and scholarship. Meanwhile, peak of the MICE Event was filled with gala dinner and a variety of entertainments. “In the Gala Dinner the committee also handed over the prizes to the winners,” he added.

The winners of speech contest are Rey Abraham (SMAN 4 Denpasar), Ni Made Rai Puspaningsih (Maha Saraswati), Cindy Angelica Kriswanto (STIPAR MBH / B-6) and I Putu Wid Surya Laksana (STIPAR MBH / A-6) respectively as the first winner as well as first, second and third runner up. For the contest of making bed, the winners are I Gede Agus Ariditya (SMK 5 Denpasar), I Kadek Meidi Sudana (SMK 5 Denpasar), Ni Made Mona Siska (SMK Dwijendra Denpasar) and I Putu Agus Purnama Putra (SMK PGRI 5 Denpasar) respectively as the first winner as well as first, second and third runner up. B N (BTN/015)

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Balinese People in Diaspora

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Today, a resident of Bali in diaspora no longer feels upset, sad or homesick, especially during religious holidays. One of the Balinese residents who have been living in Europe, for instance, said that in the past he longed for going home during holidays. Right now, although the feeling remains to exist it is not like what he felt before. urrently, he said, in Europe there are many Balinese people and so are sanctums or temples. Thus, he added, it is not as sad as he used to be when coinciding with religious holidays in diaspora like on Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others. There have been a lot of Balinese societies spreading

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overseas. They can gather and exchange stories.

They can still conduct religious and customary activities overseas like preparing lawar delicacy, praying at temples, playing gamelan, dancing and so on. Other than in Europe, they also spread in various parts of the world like in the United States, Asia, Australia and many more. Currently, Bali people overseas are really able to carry out religious devotion and customs of their home land. They keep the home village tradition overseas.

For those living outside Bali, but remain in the regions of Indonesia, have been much better.

Temples have almost been available across the country, especially in big cities. When their longing is unbearable, many modes of transportation are available to return home. So, they can feel the vibration of their ancestral land directly. It has been much different and the sense is expected approximately the same.

Celebrating holiday overseas is indeed different, but the essence obtained is the same. It is the expression of gratitude to God for all the graces bestowed. Thank to the ancestors for all the legacies given. As the current generation, we are just taking care of and preserving it.

We that live in Bali and those living overseas have the same task to keep this heritage from being crushed by the era. We must work together so that Bali still exudes a unique charm as a unique island along with its various advantages.

Being Balinese people living overseas are an option and very good. Living and working in Bali while preserving religion, culture and customs is also an excellent option. We mutually remind and preserve our valuable heritages. B N (BTN/055)

ripAdvisor defined Bali as the best destination, and even surpassed London (UK) and Paris (France). Both destinations were respectively ranked second and third under Bali. In the meantime, the fourth to tenth position are respectively occupied by Roma (Italy), New York (USA), Crete (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Siem Riep (Cambodia), Prague (Czech Republic) and Phuket (Thailand ).

Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Gede Yuniartha Putra, when asked for his confirmation on Thursday (Mar. 23) justified the awarding of Bali as The Best Destination in the World by TripAdvisor. The information was obtained on Wednesday (Mar. 22) from the ministry of tourism.

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institution. So, it has a team to assess. I do not know whether this happened due to the going viral of King Salman’s visit. Probably, it could also boost because it beat out destinations of big countries,” he said last Thursday.

Other than King Salman, added Yuniartha, the branding of Wonderful Indonesia echoed by the ministry of tourism overseas is also likely to influence the assessment. It happened because the promotion conducted by the ministry of tourism put Bali at the forefront and then followed by the other regions.

“Surely, this can be very powerful because the branding of Wonderful Indonesia is already known throughout the world.

Well ...it may come with the presence of taksu (divine vibration) of Bali having made it ranked first,” he explained.

Yuniartha believed that the power of Balinese taksu plays quite significant role. This award is not the first time for Bali especially in 2017 alone. Last February, Bali was named as the best island for 12 years in succession

by DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) in 2017 based in

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“It signifies that people are still glancing at our cultural tourism.

Branding has its value, the higher the branding attached to particular products, the products will be getting more expensive. Like branded products, no matter how much the price set, if people like, they will certainly purchase,” he added.

Yuniartha asked people not to remain silent, but must help the government in improving the destinations in their respective region. The government will provide guidance for tourist destinations. Overall, this year Bali province allocates the budget of approximately IDR 15 billion for tourism development, including promotion and branding.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association of Indonesia (GIPI) of Bali, Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana, said that Bali over the years has often got a top position in the category of World’s Best Island or Asia’s Best Destination. However this time, the award of TripAdvisor seems very special because Bali wins in the major category, namely the World’s Best Destination.

“Actually, this award belongs to the whole people of Bali for the awarding of Bali as the world’s best destination,” he said. B N (BTN/kmb)

‘10-New Bali’ Promoted in Croatia

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mbassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Zagreb, Croatia, promoted 10 new tourist destinations of Indonesia in the so-called ’10-New Bali.’ The embassy promoted the new tourist destination via Indonesia-Croatia Travel Agency Workshop held amid the largest international tourism exhibition in Croatia, Place2Go, on March 17 to 19.

“One of the missions of Indonesia in this year’s Place2Go is helping expand the marketing network of Indonesian tourism products in the Southeast European region,” said Ad-interim Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy in Zagreb, Widjoseno Sastroamidjojo, in a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Zagreb on Monday (Mar. 20).

The Indonesia-Croatian Travel Agency Workshop was attended by about 50 travel agencies from Croatia and filled with presentations from travel agencies of Indonesia as well as business meetings and networking development. “Through this activity, the participating travel agencies of Indonesian in the Place2Go are expected to be able to explain

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about the ’10-New Bali’ to their counterpart in Croatia,” he said.

The ten new Indonesian tourist destinations named the 10-New Bali include Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Belitung in Bangka Belitung, Tanjung Lesung in Banten, the Thousand Islands in Greater Jakarta and Borobudur Temple in Central Java. Then, there are Mount Bromo in East Java, Mandalika Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara, Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara, the Wakatobi National Park in Southeast Sulawesi, and the Morotai Island in North Maluku.

Indonesian embassy in Zagreb hoped to bring seven travel agencies from Indonesia and four travel agencies from Europe to the Place2Go tourism fair this year. “It is a good opportunity to attract travelers from Croatia as well as European travelers in Croatia for a visit to Indonesia,” said Widjoseno Croatia with a population of 4.2 million is able to bring in an average of 12 million travelers every year. The Indonesian embassy in Zagreb noted that the number of tourist visits from Croatia to Indonesia has just reached 2,504 people in 2014. B N (BTN/ant)

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Typical Janger of Menyali Staged on Galungan R E S O R T

Coinciding with Galungan on Wednesday (Apr. 5), Menyali Sudamala Society (PSM) staged Janger Dance that was famous in 1983.

The performance centered in the public square at local village is the result of reconstruction of native Janger Dance to Menyali village, Sawan, Buleleng, having been carried out since February 2017. he Janger Menyali as the result of reconstruction was performed by the elderly dancers. They belong to the members of Saraswati Janger Troupe guided by Menyali village government. The dancers are the third and fourth generations who have danced this dance. The Janger dance with typical style of Menyali had faded and even has gone to the edge of extinction due to competition with modern Janger developing during this period.

This inaugural staging drew the attention of many people to watch.

Residents were curious about the action of the elderly Janger dancers. When they made performance on stage, the atmosphere changed into being noisy with the cheers of spectators. It happened because the male dancers appeared in the

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costumes similar to soldiers along with their beret. Janger Menyali has difference in terms of clothing, musical accompaniment and storyline staged.

Headman of Menyali, Made Jaya Harta, said that approximately in 1938, the Janger Menyali was so famous. In harmony with the passage of times, the Janger Menyali is endangered and unable to compete against modern Janger or better known as the creation Janger.

Fearing this dance of going extinct in the land of ​​its birth, Jaya Harta is ‘embarrassed.’ Local village government then reconstructed the Janger Menyali. With these efforts, Janger Menyali is re-known in the community and becomes a cultural asset of Menyali village. Janger Menyali is different from that of other areas in terms of costume of

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the dancers, storyline and the songs performed.

“In 1938, local village indeed has Janger dance. It disappeared for nearly ten years. It is the first result

of the reconstruction after its establishment in 1938. Now, it is the turn of younger generation to evoke and preserve the history for our village and cultural assets,” he said.

Janger Menyali dance began to be reconstructed in February 2017. The reconstruction is done

by finding out the songs commonly used in 1938. The coach tried to dig back memories of the dancers and then recorded it in details. The reconstructed Janger is scheduled to be staged in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) 2017 next June. BTN (BTN/kmb)

Emed-emedan Tradition,

Maintain Togetherness and Kinship

A number of participants look enthusiastic to follow the emed-emedan tradition held at Majelangu Market of Tuban customary village on Wednesday (Mar. 29). s an expression of gratitude that people have implemented tapa bratha penyepian or penance, the day after Nyepi known as Ngembak Geni was filled with Majelangu Market

by Tuban customary village on Wednesday (Mar. 29). Located along the highway of Tuban, the Majelangu Market was also filled with various activities, booth of merchants and implementation of emed-emedan tradition.

Deputy Chief of Tuban customary village, in charge of Pawongan or social affairs, Ketut Lenen, said that on entering the third year, the Majelangu Market is held as a form of open house (simakrama) between residents around the neighborhood of Tuban village. Most booths of merchant were filled by residents in the neighborhood of Tuban customary village. A total of approximately 90 booths enlivened this annual event.

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Related to the tradition of emed-emedan, said Lenen, in the past this activity was held in front of the village temple of Tuban under the banyan tree by using aerial roots of the banyan tree. Today, the emed-emedan tradition uses a rope as the means.

“This tradition was usually held right on Nyepi Day. However, this time Nyepi has gone worldwide, so that in honor of the Nyepi celebration, the emed-emedan tradition is moved to Ngembak Geni,” he said.

According to Lenen, the meaning of emed-emedan tradition is to strengthen togetherness and familial relationship as well as to have fun. In the past, participants consisted of young people, but today it is also followed by the housewives coalesced into PKK group. “We hope that in the future this tradition can be more vibrant,” he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival

A Tradition Becoming Unique Tourist Attraction

nique tradition like omed-omedan packed into a single event in what the so-called the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival becomes an interesting tourist attraction. Every time organizing such an event, visitors are always booming. They are not only the people of Bali, but also those from outside Bali and even overseas. Just look at the implementation of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival on Wednesday (29/3), people were willing to wait from the morning to witness such a unique

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Right on Ngembak Geni Day or the day after Nyepi of the Caka New Year 1939 the people of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, South Denpasar, looked busy preparing the festival.

The festival of this year featured the theme ‘Sudamala’ or shared positive energy in order to achieve wellness.

It was opened by the Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra.

Exactly at 16:00, the omedomedan tradition was begun where local customary youth club or sekaa taruna undertook worship followed by the performance of barong

bangkung. After that, the customary youth club consisting of boys and girls lined up, and the spray of water was commenced while uplifting one by one of the boys and girls to do the omed-omedan tradition. Spontaneously, visitors started cheering and watching the actions.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the omed-omedan as a unique tradition is expected to increase the number of travelers visiting the city of Denpasar.

Innovations have been made in the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival where this event is packed with various events such as brotherhood market of Sesetan, cultural parade as well as competitions.

Chief of Sesetan customary village, Ketut Suparjaya, said that his authority made innovations every year in the implementation of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival. “It is not just meant to jazz up the Caka New Year 1939 and attract travelers, but also to increase people’s economy and develop entrepreneurship among young generation by organizing Sesetan brotherhood market filled in by about 120 booths of the local

SMEs. Chief of Satya Dharma Kerti youth club of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, Komang Arya Wira Suryawan, said that the Sesetan brotherhood market held in a series of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival divided into four types, namely food heritage, home industry, handicrafts as well as sponsorship is supported by the entire society, including the customary youth club.

The Sesetan Heritage Omedomedan Festival was also graced with cultural parade by Ambeg Jaya Semara gamelan troupe of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, Siwer Art (Plawa), Manubada Kesiman, Dukuh Sari hamlet, Lantang Bejuh hamlet, Kendang Bolog Sumerta, FIB of

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ourism objects in Buleleng district are not only limited to beaches, lakes and waterfalls. Along with its development, riverside is also transformed into an object that is quite capable of attracting travelers to make a visit. For example, it has been done by Tao (shaded) Park at Bantang Banua neighborhood, Sukasada village/subdistrict.

The park newly opened last month is right on the bank of the Banyumala River that offers crystal clear water and heavy water flow. It is quite easy to get to the park. Visitors from Denpasar can find first the intersection of Three Monument or Sangket Terminal. Approximately 400 meters to the west, the location can be immediately found. At that time, the eyes will be immediately pampered by verdant trees and the rush of river water remaining to look very clear.

Such an atmosphere will be able to directly eliminate your fatigue after a hectic activity.

When making a visit to the object, you cannot just take photos but also unwind, sit on some chairs and tables and gazebo lining at the edge of the river. Then, it looks more beautiful when equipped with colorful umbrellas looking like a rainbow. If you are hungry, do not worry.

Various culinary delicacies and drinks can be easily found at this location.

The park owner, Made Yasamada, said the making of the park covering an area of ​​26.5 square meters was inspired by his concern over the river that is used as a landfill. Vile impression cannot be avoided. “Initially, this location was very dirty. Then, I cleaned it up and instantly made into a park,” he said not long ago.

Since the initial opening, the park has been able to attract people to make a visit, especially those of young age. For instance, Dea, a teenager form Busungbiu, is intrigued to visit because it is haunted by her curiosity after seeing a post on social media. “It’s very nice.

The air is cool and very quiet. Besides, it is suitable for a visit,” she said.

Clean river fitted with river stones also attracts visitors to make it into the background of their photos. In addition, visitors would also like to enjoy the cool mountain water, so infrequently visitors take a bath at the location. With a myriad of sensations, this park should be included in your traveling agenda. BTN

Let’s Have Selfie at Pancaseming JR Cliff

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nother new platform for selfie has been created. Located at Pancaseming hamlet, Batuagung, Jembrana, it has become one Bull-racing Center of the popular attractions in Jembrana since last month. This forest-near hamlet with friendly people, in fact, has considerable natural beauty. Cliff top with the nickname ‘JR’ becomes one of the spots offering landscape view from the hills. Uniquely, this location becomes widely known after young people of the village uploaded the photos on social media. After getting word of mouth promotion, the JR hill can attract people to visit the location.

This condition is made into opportunities by surrounding young people largely consisting of estate farmers. It is just for parking and selling drinks around the location. Although it is independently managed, it could draw 4,000 visitors last February. They are not only the residents of Jembrana but also those from outside the town, especially on weekend.

JR cliff offers various landscape panoramas of the Negara town to vast ocean from a height. Best time to make a visit to the JR cliff is late afternoon because the weather is not too hot. Rugged terrain to reach the location will get paid with views on the cliff top.

Local residents provide a platform made from natural materials that can be climbed so that visitors can see from the height. Similarly, there is a tree house that enables visitors to see the view of Negara town from the height.

Ida Bagus Artawan, 34, hamlet chief of Pancaseming, said that JR name was first introduced by Budi Sastra customary youth club standing for teenage encounter (jumpa remaja). It was inspired by the fact this location is often used as a meeting place of young people. Since it was opened early January, it has been visited by many travelers considering the location is also quite close or only about 7 km from the town center. Visitors are only charged with voluntary donation used to improve various facilities such as the newly built tree house and beautifying all the plants along the path to the summit.

“To improve the management, we hope there will be assistance to repair the existing facilities considering they are not permanent yet and only relies on self-financing. In addition, the road access is still poor to allow visitors to pass through,” said Artawan.

He also hoped, in addition to physical development support, the support in the form of community empowerment. Thus, people will also have knowledge about the management of the attraction such as waste management, foreign language skills and others in the future. In addition to visitors from Jembrana, there are also those from outside the district like Gianyar and Badung. “They claimed to get the information from social media,” he said.

From the logbook filled in by visitors, the visit reached 4,000 people last month. Pancaseming is one of the hamlets at the northernmost tip of Batuagung village. In addition to JR Hill, Batuagung also has a number of historic sites such as Independence Valley memorial park. Both offer spectacular and unspoiled view. BTN

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Gianyar Culinary Festival

Exploring Potential of Culinary Tourism Development like in processing a variety of tasty and delicious menus. They are not only committed to preserving traditional culture, but also developing it in accordance with the development of Bali as an international tourist destination.

In the competition held by the government of the Gianyar, creative young people managed to make a variety of local culinary specialties.

There were people creating new menus and some others were creating collaboration, thus it became new and hygienic. In addition to young people of high school and vocational school, the culinary competitions at that time was also followed by dozens of participants from housewives coalesced into PKK group throughout Gianyar district.

Head of the Gianyar Tourism Office, A.A. Bagus Ari Brahmanta, said that the festival aims to explore the potential of the unique culinary of Gianyar while promoting the existence and superiority to improve the welfare of community. “This activity also poses an effort to promote development of tourism sector in Gianyar district with more local culinary highlight,” he said.

Community involvement in the development of unique cuisines of Gianyar through quality, serving and good presentation can attract tourist visit. This is in compliance with the theme of the Gianyar Culinary Festival 2017 namely the Role of Local Cuisines in the Gianyar Tourism Industry. “Gianyar town will become one of the tourist destinations through typical cuisines of Gianyar as the attraction,” added the man familiarly addressed as Gung Ari. Ari Brahmanta added that such an event also aims to improve the quality of traditional culinary servings of Gianyar, particularly those presented at traditional markets.

“This is our way to motivate waiters and waitress of traditional typical cuisines of Gianyar to improve services. We also give people the opportunities to get actively involved in the development of healthy and quality traditional cuisines of Gianyar,” he explained.

Gianyar Culinary Festival 2017 has a vision of ‘Creating a healthy and qualified cuisine of Gianyar that

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

Jembrana Government Office: Surapati Street No. 1 Jembrana Telp. (0365) 41210 Fax: (0365) 41010 Email: jembranatourism@yahoo.com, Website : jembranakab.go.id

Murti Gurnita Musical Drama-dance by ISI Denpasar to Open BAF 2017 can have international competitiveness.’ The menus contested include pepes of freshwater fish and jukut ares followed by seven participants representing the PKK group of subdistricts across Gianyar, while fruits and vegetable curving with the theme ‘Egret’ involved 17 participants representing the high schools and vocational schools throughout Gianyar.

Assistant to Administrative and Public Welfare Affairs of Gianyar, I Wayan Suardana, stated that the culinary festival is one of the series of the activities in commemorating the 246th anniversary of the Gianyar town. The whole activity aims to explore and promote tourism of the eastern region. “Celebration of the Gianyar town’s anniversary is expected to give an effect to the

increase in tourist visits to Gianyar,” he hoped.

On that account, Suardana hoped that all stakeholders and tourism players could participate, so that the activities can have an impact on people’s prosperity.

The winners of making pepes of freshwater fish were respectively achieved by the PKK group of Gianyar subdistrict, PKK group of Payangan subdistrict and PKK group of Sukawati subdistrict as the first, second and third winner. Meanwhile, the competition of fruit carving was respectively achieved by SMK 1 Tegallalang, SMK Werdhi Kumara and SMK Werdhi Sila Kumara vocational school as the first, second and third. 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

ali Arts Festival (BAF) is now entering the 39th implementation.

The Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar has prepared Gurnita Murti musical dance-drama entitled Kresna Dwipayana to open the BAF 2017.

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The drama tells about the story on the preparation of the Mahabharata epic by Bhagavan Vyasa. “It means to offer a new creativity and other colors, so that the art presentation will not be monotonous,” said Deputy Rector IV of the ISI Denpasar, I Ketut Garwa.

If the opening session of the previous years was presented the ballet and oratory, this year will be presented the Gurnita Murti, so there is a new variation.

It is also to involve all the study programs owned by the ISI Denpasar. “Through this composition we’d like to disseminate the entire study program available, so that this composition takes advantage of the entire academic persons,” he added.

The musical dance-drama remains to de-

liver tradition in appropriate with the theme of this year’s BAF namely the “Ulun Danu or Water as the Source of Life. It originates in the traditional theater or arja operetta.

However, the delivery of the message can be made through singing (a song) and the narrative in Bahasa Indonesian. “The song will be chanted directly by the players. Indeed it is difficult to find out the artist that can dance and sing simultaneously,” he said.

If there are players who are less able to sing, it will be overcome by offstage players, like a puppeteer. The composition with the duration of about 45 minutes will be accompanied by collaboration of gong gede gamelan music, jazz fusion and Western music such as violin, keyboard and guitar.

“Although it is a collaborative traditional music, the traditional elements are still dominant so that it will not go out of the pattern, namely the exploration, preservation and development,” he explained.

Such efforts are meant to showcase new works and make a surprise to the audience and the people of Bali that will attend the opening ceremony at the open stage of the

Arda Candra, Denpasar Art Center. “It is the idea of ​​the rector, so there is a kind of a new touch offered to the public. It’s a bigger challenge, but will still come with all the strength and components,” he added.

In addition, his authority also has a duty to perform the greatness dance of Bali Province entitled Bali Dwipa Jaya and the chorus along with the supporting instruments to entertain guests and sing the anthem Indonesia Raya.

ISI Denpasar also performs the welcome dance in the parade entitled Siwanataraja and the show entitled Ketug Bumi involving 225 gamelan players with a variety of percussions.

To that end, he has held training and preparation from March 16, 2017 to maximize the training and the selection of appropriate role to play. “We expect the support of all parties so that these activities can run well and could affect the image of Bali in maintaining the preservation of culture as local, national and international tourist destination,” he said. BTN

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The Grand Opening of The Nest Hotel

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A.A Gede Ngurah Puspayoga at Grand Inna Bali Beach

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Wow ... the Joy of Drinking Coffee at Dewi Sinta Coffee Shop H tourist attraction, make your time to drop by at Dewi Sinta Ho-

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tel, Restaurant & Spa. The first accommodation in the spiritual tourist destination has two comfortable food outlets namely coffee shop and restaurant. Both eateries are very comfortable, elegant and offer affordable prices. The menus on offer at coffee shop and Dewi Sinta Restaurant are almost the same. However, more tourists prefer to eat at coffee shop because at the venue they can enjoy beautiful and comfortable atmosphere. The menus presented are diverse including; soup, preferred food, vegetarian food, bread, Indonesian selections, traditional basket, ice cream, tropical fruit juice and various beverages.

The atmosphere will be cooler because enjoying the dish in a building perfectly combines the traditional Balinese nuance and open space concept. Having meals here will make us closer to people. While luxuriating in various menus, we can also see the attraction of Balinese culture imbued with Hinduism. Besides, the native cultural attractions often pass in front of the coffee shop. “People that will say prayers to temple, barong effigy that will carry out consecration to Beji spring, and daily ritual activity of local communities are passing in front of our hotel. They can become unique attractions for our guests,” said the owner of Dewi Sinta Hotel, I Gusti Gde Aryadi, recently.

Within a day, added the pioneer of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, about 200 travelers enjoyed eating there. They were mostly from Malaysia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany and domestic tourists. “The tourists eating here are not making advance booking, but they come directly or drop by after having a promenade at Tanah Lot tourist attraction,” he said. According to him, more tourists began to eat at Dewi Sinta Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Nevertheless, many tourists would also wait for the magnificence of sunset at Tanah Lot while enjoying refreshments served at Dewi Sinta Coffee Shop. B N (BTN/015)

The Nest Hotel by Danapati is the hotel with 4 star classifiable modern and unique, located on Jl. Pratama Nusa Dua - Bali. After undergoing a soft opening The Nest Hotel finally inaugurated its officially Grand Opening at 8 April 2017”. Said Mr. Ito Sukarmadji General Manager The Nest Hotel on his speech.

“This 5-storey hotel (including basement) built on an area 2.800m2 is now ready to serve for accommodation and other facilities, especially for the people of Bali and generally for Travelers archipelago and Foreign Tourists who come from outside Bali”. He added.

“The Nest Hotel Bali managed by a professional Hotel Management with the name “Danapati Hospitality Management” which began inaugurated on January 1, 2017. This Hotel Management it self already manage 2 property till now that’s The Nest Hotel Bali and De Sapphire Cliff Villa located in Uluwatu , and planned this year will increase another 2 new property in Bali and Jakarta. Said Mr. Budiman Tiandy CEO Danapati Hospitality Management “The Nest Hotel has 110 rooms with a choice of several types of room which consists of 82 Deluxe rooms, 23 suites, 4 Executive rooms, and 1 Presidential Suite. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning,

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Mr. Ito Sukarmadji, General Manager The Nest Hotel, Mr. Ronny Tandanu, Owner Representative, Mr. Budiman Tiandy, CEO Danapati Hospitality Management Cable TV LED 42 “and 55” to Suite, room”. Ronny added.

Safe Deposit Box, Shower with Hot Other facilities offered are The and Cold Water, Minibar, Internet, Nest Infinity Pool and Bar located Telephone and Other Room Amenion the rooftop with beautiful scenery ties that will spoil you at the time of and impressive, Fitness Center, The rest after doing the bustle and busiNest Spa managed by Pandang Wangi ness activity or recreation during the Spa and Laundry, Merak Restaurant, day”. Said Mr. Ronny Tandanu, Ownserves a wide variety of dishes ranger Representative ing from Oriental, International and “The Nest Hotel Bali provides faAsian Foods is ready to serve guests cilities, 1 meeting room for different 24 for hours. Jalak Restaurant is loevents with a capacity ranging from cated on 6th floor (Rooftop), with the 30 to 150 people, equipped with anconcept of open air also serves the cillary equipment, suitable for small needs of wedding, birthday, until a and medium-scale meeting, Business meeting with the beautiful panoramic Center & Public Relation service faview. B N (BTN/014) cilities located adjacent to the meeting

Denmark Invites Bali to Fight against Garbage

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eneral Manager Grand Inna

Beach, Ibu IGK Ayu G Bali Ariani welcoming State

Ministry for Cooperatives & Small & Medium Enterprises of Republic Indonesia, Bapak Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Puspayoga

at lobby of the hotel. His arrival in order to attend the event of National Coordination Meeting Cooperatives & Small & Medium Enterprises Sector 2017 at Agung Room of Grand Inna Bali Beach recently. This event also attended

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mixing with smoke from burning waste in various parts of the island can trigger depression.

The garbage going into the sea can kill the ecosystem and marine biodiversity. In 2050, the marine world will be filled with more garbage than fish. When compared in terms of weight, it is like a soup bowl filled with water and then mixed with plastic.

Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Casper Klynge, expressed his happiness to help the program named ‘Zero Waste to Ocean’ by ROLE Foundation in promoting awareness

of Balinese people about garbage problem faced that can have an impact on the tourism field, fisheries and health. Casper worried about the big waste problem will be passed on to children and the generation after that.

ROLE Foundation thanked to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Jakarta for their support to public awareness with Zero Waste campaign and seminar entitled Zero Waste to Oceans in Bali on February 22. “Let us respect to the Island of Bali and restore the sea and reef into beautiful beach and land,” said Casper Klynge. B N (BTN/kmb)

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T Angkasa Pura I (Persero), PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ), the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia won the Platinum Trophy as overall champion in the Indonesian Public Relations Awards (PRIA) 2017. The award delivered at the

peak of the event taking the theme the “Works of Indonesian PR for the Nation” was witnessed by more than 300 cross-sector public relations (PR) at the Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road Bali, on Friday (Mar. 24).

Such highest appreciation was

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Mount Batur be decided whether it will be allowed to build a cable car or not,” he said.

According to him, as the Hindus, people do not only sanctify the Mount Batur but also all the mountains.

Physically, the mountain is the abode of Lord Shiva. On that account, Balinese community has the concept

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known as nyegara-gunung (seawardmountainward orientation).

“In essence, the sea, lakes and mountains are purified by the Hindus.

So, do not let the cable car development tarnish the sanctified region,” said Jro Gede Batur Alitan. B N (BTN/kmb)

delivered by PR Indonesia to state institutions, ministries, stateowned enterprises and private corporations that have collected the most awards in almost all the categories of PRIA 2017. PRIA is the appreciation given to measure the performance and credibility of the PR for a year. Judging process lasted throughout the beginning of February to the middle of March 2017 by involving 13 judges and followed by 237 entries.

They competed to win the best position in the five categories.

The category includes Media Relations, Internal Media (Print Media, Digital Media, Website, Video Profile, New Media), PR Program (Government PR, Corporate PR, Digital PR, Marketing PR), Department of PR and CSR. “This is the party of the PR practitioners,” said Asmono Wikan, Founder and Chief Editor of PR Indonesia. B N (BTN/015)

Griya Santrian Presents Sunday Mostly Jazz by The Beach

Cable Car to Be Built in Mount Batur Region One of the investors is rumored to be building a cable car in the area of​​ Batur Geopark, Kintamani. However, until now this plan is not fully known

by Batur community. People hoped that the construction will not tarnish the sanctity of Mount Batur.

As stated by community leader of Batur, Kintamani, Jero Gede Batur Alitan, he did not know if investors plan to build a cable car in Batur.

“As a resident of Batur customary village, we have not received any information related to the cable car development plan. Until now there is no information from the government.

Similarly, the investor itself has not come to discuss about it,” affirmed Jero Gede Batur Alitan.

He delivered that if investor is really planning to build a cable car in the Geopark, all the decisions lie in the Batur customary village. “If built outside Batur, it’s okay. When engaging Batur, all the decisions lie in the Batur customary village. If it is true, we’ll surely carry out a meeting to discuss about it. In the meeting will

by various VVIP guests such as Head of National Development Disaster Management, several Governors in Indonesia, Mayor of Denpasar, all Regents in Bali, and followed by approximately 1.500 other invitations. B N (BTN/r)

Overall Champion of PRIA 2017 Award

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mbassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Jakarta has partnered with the ROLE Foundation since early February in a campaign to raise public awareness about the magnitude of the garbage problem faced by the Island of Bali.

So far, many residents illegally dispose of 5,000 cubic meters of garbage each day in many parts of the island or about 1.8 million cubic meters per year.

In rainy season, solid waste such as plastic, metal coating, rubber, styrofoam and others is flowing into rivers and irrigation channel leading to paddy fields of subak (irrigation cooperative). Then, it further flows to all beaches in Bali, sea and coral reefs in the vicinity. Actually 80 percent of the activities in Bali depend on tourism and tourism depends on clean land, beach, cliff and the sea. The impact of waste mixing with water is the emergence of mosquitoes that eventually leads to diseases such as dengue fever.

Balinese people also burn 30 percent of plastic waste, metal coating, styrofoam and others.

Combustion of this waste can disrupt reproductive system in children and cause lung diseases and mental disorders. The odor of rotting garbage

n Bali, water is considered to be extremely important and widely held in very high esteem for its practical applications, cosmological significance and religious functions. Tirta is the Balinese word for holy water and is a symbol of God’s blessings as well as a conduit for purification or holiness.

Certain natural springs are said to issue forth Tirta but almost any clean water can be rendered into Tirta through specific ritual means and prayers.

Balinese Hindus are sprinkled with and drink holy water after praying in the temple to fortify their prayers and as a symbolic act of the final cleansing which prayers bring to the body and mind and that leads to peace and happiness. Tirta is also used for a number of other ritual purposes and is always venerated. B N

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usic enthusiasts and especially in jazz can come to Griya Santrian beach front restaurant which offers the most welcoming atmosphere and best music here on earth. Whether you’re looking to celebrate something special or just enjoy some

swinging tunes, you’ll hit the right note at this spot. April through May will present excellent performances by Indonesian leading artists including the UNESCO celebration of the International Jazz Day on April 30.

With jazz, blues, pop straight-

ahead and fusion styles played by some of the city’s best musicians, Sunday Mostly Jazz by the Beach continues to entertain jazz and contemporary music enthusiasts.

Griya Santrian is envisioning to be one of the few spots in Bali that include every ethnic group, local performers and jazzheads.

Together with Sanggar Musik Indra Lesmana, Griya Santrian presents several incredible jazz artists’ performances at our Griya Beach Club throughout the month of April and May. Immerse yourself in the beachfront décor and delicious drinks of our venue as you listen to the top list musicians, Indra Lesmana Group featuring artists Rika Roeslan from The Groove (April 16), Kayon featuring Indra Lesmana, Pra B Dharma, Gilang Ramadhan and Gustu Brahmanta Trio (April 30), Harvey Malaiholo (May 14) and Java Jazz featuring Indra Lesmana, Gilang Ramadhan, Donny Suhendra, Mates and Dewa Budjana (May 28). B N

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April 14 - 27, 2017

Business and Leisure

The Grand Opening of The Nest Hotel

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A.A Gede Ngurah Puspayoga at Grand Inna Bali Beach

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Wow ... the Joy of Drinking Coffee at Dewi Sinta Coffee Shop H tourist attraction, make your time to drop by at Dewi Sinta Ho-

aving been satisfied to enjoy the natural beauty of Tanah Lot

tel, Restaurant & Spa. The first accommodation in the spiritual tourist destination has two comfortable food outlets namely coffee shop and restaurant. Both eateries are very comfortable, elegant and offer affordable prices. The menus on offer at coffee shop and Dewi Sinta Restaurant are almost the same. However, more tourists prefer to eat at coffee shop because at the venue they can enjoy beautiful and comfortable atmosphere. The menus presented are diverse including; soup, preferred food, vegetarian food, bread, Indonesian selections, traditional basket, ice cream, tropical fruit juice and various beverages.

The atmosphere will be cooler because enjoying the dish in a building perfectly combines the traditional Balinese nuance and open space concept. Having meals here will make us closer to people. While luxuriating in various menus, we can also see the attraction of Balinese culture imbued with Hinduism. Besides, the native cultural attractions often pass in front of the coffee shop. “People that will say prayers to temple, barong effigy that will carry out consecration to Beji spring, and daily ritual activity of local communities are passing in front of our hotel. They can become unique attractions for our guests,” said the owner of Dewi Sinta Hotel, I Gusti Gde Aryadi, recently.

Within a day, added the pioneer of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, about 200 travelers enjoyed eating there. They were mostly from Malaysia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany and domestic tourists. “The tourists eating here are not making advance booking, but they come directly or drop by after having a promenade at Tanah Lot tourist attraction,” he said. According to him, more tourists began to eat at Dewi Sinta Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Nevertheless, many tourists would also wait for the magnificence of sunset at Tanah Lot while enjoying refreshments served at Dewi Sinta Coffee Shop. B N (BTN/015)

The Nest Hotel by Danapati is the hotel with 4 star classifiable modern and unique, located on Jl. Pratama Nusa Dua - Bali. After undergoing a soft opening The Nest Hotel finally inaugurated its officially Grand Opening at 8 April 2017”. Said Mr. Ito Sukarmadji General Manager The Nest Hotel on his speech.

“This 5-storey hotel (including basement) built on an area 2.800m2 is now ready to serve for accommodation and other facilities, especially for the people of Bali and generally for Travelers archipelago and Foreign Tourists who come from outside Bali”. He added.

“The Nest Hotel Bali managed by a professional Hotel Management with the name “Danapati Hospitality Management” which began inaugurated on January 1, 2017. This Hotel Management it self already manage 2 property till now that’s The Nest Hotel Bali and De Sapphire Cliff Villa located in Uluwatu , and planned this year will increase another 2 new property in Bali and Jakarta. Said Mr. Budiman Tiandy CEO Danapati Hospitality Management “The Nest Hotel has 110 rooms with a choice of several types of room which consists of 82 Deluxe rooms, 23 suites, 4 Executive rooms, and 1 Presidential Suite. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning,

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Mr. Ito Sukarmadji, General Manager The Nest Hotel, Mr. Ronny Tandanu, Owner Representative, Mr. Budiman Tiandy, CEO Danapati Hospitality Management Cable TV LED 42 “and 55” to Suite, room”. Ronny added.

Safe Deposit Box, Shower with Hot Other facilities offered are The and Cold Water, Minibar, Internet, Nest Infinity Pool and Bar located Telephone and Other Room Amenion the rooftop with beautiful scenery ties that will spoil you at the time of and impressive, Fitness Center, The rest after doing the bustle and busiNest Spa managed by Pandang Wangi ness activity or recreation during the Spa and Laundry, Merak Restaurant, day”. Said Mr. Ronny Tandanu, Ownserves a wide variety of dishes ranger Representative ing from Oriental, International and “The Nest Hotel Bali provides faAsian Foods is ready to serve guests cilities, 1 meeting room for different 24 for hours. Jalak Restaurant is loevents with a capacity ranging from cated on 6th floor (Rooftop), with the 30 to 150 people, equipped with anconcept of open air also serves the cillary equipment, suitable for small needs of wedding, birthday, until a and medium-scale meeting, Business meeting with the beautiful panoramic Center & Public Relation service faview. B N (BTN/014) cilities located adjacent to the meeting

Denmark Invites Bali to Fight against Garbage

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eneral Manager Grand Inna

Beach, Ibu IGK Ayu G Bali Ariani welcoming State

Ministry for Cooperatives & Small & Medium Enterprises of Republic Indonesia, Bapak Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Puspayoga

at lobby of the hotel. His arrival in order to attend the event of National Coordination Meeting Cooperatives & Small & Medium Enterprises Sector 2017 at Agung Room of Grand Inna Bali Beach recently. This event also attended

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mixing with smoke from burning waste in various parts of the island can trigger depression.

The garbage going into the sea can kill the ecosystem and marine biodiversity. In 2050, the marine world will be filled with more garbage than fish. When compared in terms of weight, it is like a soup bowl filled with water and then mixed with plastic.

Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Casper Klynge, expressed his happiness to help the program named ‘Zero Waste to Ocean’ by ROLE Foundation in promoting awareness

of Balinese people about garbage problem faced that can have an impact on the tourism field, fisheries and health. Casper worried about the big waste problem will be passed on to children and the generation after that.

ROLE Foundation thanked to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Jakarta for their support to public awareness with Zero Waste campaign and seminar entitled Zero Waste to Oceans in Bali on February 22. “Let us respect to the Island of Bali and restore the sea and reef into beautiful beach and land,” said Casper Klynge. B N (BTN/kmb)

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T Angkasa Pura I (Persero), PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ), the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia won the Platinum Trophy as overall champion in the Indonesian Public Relations Awards (PRIA) 2017. The award delivered at the

peak of the event taking the theme the “Works of Indonesian PR for the Nation” was witnessed by more than 300 cross-sector public relations (PR) at the Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road Bali, on Friday (Mar. 24).

Such highest appreciation was

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Mount Batur be decided whether it will be allowed to build a cable car or not,” he said.

According to him, as the Hindus, people do not only sanctify the Mount Batur but also all the mountains.

Physically, the mountain is the abode of Lord Shiva. On that account, Balinese community has the concept

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known as nyegara-gunung (seawardmountainward orientation).

“In essence, the sea, lakes and mountains are purified by the Hindus.

So, do not let the cable car development tarnish the sanctified region,” said Jro Gede Batur Alitan. B N (BTN/kmb)

delivered by PR Indonesia to state institutions, ministries, stateowned enterprises and private corporations that have collected the most awards in almost all the categories of PRIA 2017. PRIA is the appreciation given to measure the performance and credibility of the PR for a year. Judging process lasted throughout the beginning of February to the middle of March 2017 by involving 13 judges and followed by 237 entries.

They competed to win the best position in the five categories.

The category includes Media Relations, Internal Media (Print Media, Digital Media, Website, Video Profile, New Media), PR Program (Government PR, Corporate PR, Digital PR, Marketing PR), Department of PR and CSR. “This is the party of the PR practitioners,” said Asmono Wikan, Founder and Chief Editor of PR Indonesia. B N (BTN/015)

Griya Santrian Presents Sunday Mostly Jazz by The Beach

Cable Car to Be Built in Mount Batur Region One of the investors is rumored to be building a cable car in the area of​​ Batur Geopark, Kintamani. However, until now this plan is not fully known

by Batur community. People hoped that the construction will not tarnish the sanctity of Mount Batur.

As stated by community leader of Batur, Kintamani, Jero Gede Batur Alitan, he did not know if investors plan to build a cable car in Batur.

“As a resident of Batur customary village, we have not received any information related to the cable car development plan. Until now there is no information from the government.

Similarly, the investor itself has not come to discuss about it,” affirmed Jero Gede Batur Alitan.

He delivered that if investor is really planning to build a cable car in the Geopark, all the decisions lie in the Batur customary village. “If built outside Batur, it’s okay. When engaging Batur, all the decisions lie in the Batur customary village. If it is true, we’ll surely carry out a meeting to discuss about it. In the meeting will

by various VVIP guests such as Head of National Development Disaster Management, several Governors in Indonesia, Mayor of Denpasar, all Regents in Bali, and followed by approximately 1.500 other invitations. B N (BTN/r)

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mbassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Jakarta has partnered with the ROLE Foundation since early February in a campaign to raise public awareness about the magnitude of the garbage problem faced by the Island of Bali.

So far, many residents illegally dispose of 5,000 cubic meters of garbage each day in many parts of the island or about 1.8 million cubic meters per year.

In rainy season, solid waste such as plastic, metal coating, rubber, styrofoam and others is flowing into rivers and irrigation channel leading to paddy fields of subak (irrigation cooperative). Then, it further flows to all beaches in Bali, sea and coral reefs in the vicinity. Actually 80 percent of the activities in Bali depend on tourism and tourism depends on clean land, beach, cliff and the sea. The impact of waste mixing with water is the emergence of mosquitoes that eventually leads to diseases such as dengue fever.

Balinese people also burn 30 percent of plastic waste, metal coating, styrofoam and others.

Combustion of this waste can disrupt reproductive system in children and cause lung diseases and mental disorders. The odor of rotting garbage

n Bali, water is considered to be extremely important and widely held in very high esteem for its practical applications, cosmological significance and religious functions. Tirta is the Balinese word for holy water and is a symbol of God’s blessings as well as a conduit for purification or holiness.

Certain natural springs are said to issue forth Tirta but almost any clean water can be rendered into Tirta through specific ritual means and prayers.

Balinese Hindus are sprinkled with and drink holy water after praying in the temple to fortify their prayers and as a symbolic act of the final cleansing which prayers bring to the body and mind and that leads to peace and happiness. Tirta is also used for a number of other ritual purposes and is always venerated. B N

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usic enthusiasts and especially in jazz can come to Griya Santrian beach front restaurant which offers the most welcoming atmosphere and best music here on earth. Whether you’re looking to celebrate something special or just enjoy some

swinging tunes, you’ll hit the right note at this spot. April through May will present excellent performances by Indonesian leading artists including the UNESCO celebration of the International Jazz Day on April 30.

With jazz, blues, pop straight-

ahead and fusion styles played by some of the city’s best musicians, Sunday Mostly Jazz by the Beach continues to entertain jazz and contemporary music enthusiasts.

Griya Santrian is envisioning to be one of the few spots in Bali that include every ethnic group, local performers and jazzheads.

Together with Sanggar Musik Indra Lesmana, Griya Santrian presents several incredible jazz artists’ performances at our Griya Beach Club throughout the month of April and May. Immerse yourself in the beachfront décor and delicious drinks of our venue as you listen to the top list musicians, Indra Lesmana Group featuring artists Rika Roeslan from The Groove (April 16), Kayon featuring Indra Lesmana, Pra B Dharma, Gilang Ramadhan and Gustu Brahmanta Trio (April 30), Harvey Malaiholo (May 14) and Java Jazz featuring Indra Lesmana, Gilang Ramadhan, Donny Suhendra, Mates and Dewa Budjana (May 28). B N

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Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival

A Tradition Becoming Unique Tourist Attraction

nique tradition like omed-omedan packed into a single event in what the so-called the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival becomes an interesting tourist attraction. Every time organizing such an event, visitors are always booming. They are not only the people of Bali, but also those from outside Bali and even overseas. Just look at the implementation of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival on Wednesday (29/3), people were willing to wait from the morning to witness such a unique

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Right on Ngembak Geni Day or the day after Nyepi of the Caka New Year 1939 the people of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, South Denpasar, looked busy preparing the festival.

The festival of this year featured the theme ‘Sudamala’ or shared positive energy in order to achieve wellness.

It was opened by the Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra.

Exactly at 16:00, the omedomedan tradition was begun where local customary youth club or sekaa taruna undertook worship followed by the performance of barong

bangkung. After that, the customary youth club consisting of boys and girls lined up, and the spray of water was commenced while uplifting one by one of the boys and girls to do the omed-omedan tradition. Spontaneously, visitors started cheering and watching the actions.

Mayor Rai Mantra said that the omed-omedan as a unique tradition is expected to increase the number of travelers visiting the city of Denpasar.

Innovations have been made in the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival where this event is packed with various events such as brotherhood market of Sesetan, cultural parade as well as competitions.

Chief of Sesetan customary village, Ketut Suparjaya, said that his authority made innovations every year in the implementation of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival. “It is not just meant to jazz up the Caka New Year 1939 and attract travelers, but also to increase people’s economy and develop entrepreneurship among young generation by organizing Sesetan brotherhood market filled in by about 120 booths of the local

SMEs. Chief of Satya Dharma Kerti youth club of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, Komang Arya Wira Suryawan, said that the Sesetan brotherhood market held in a series of the Sesetan Heritage Omed-omedan Festival divided into four types, namely food heritage, home industry, handicrafts as well as sponsorship is supported by the entire society, including the customary youth club.

The Sesetan Heritage Omedomedan Festival was also graced with cultural parade by Ambeg Jaya Semara gamelan troupe of Kaja hamlet, Sesetan, Siwer Art (Plawa), Manubada Kesiman, Dukuh Sari hamlet, Lantang Bejuh hamlet, Kendang Bolog Sumerta, FIB of

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ho says that young people just love to sit on their hands? Just look at their actions in the event of the Gianyar Culinary Festival taking place in the area of car-free day, Ciung Wanara Park of Gianyar town, on Sunday (Apr. 4). They looked workman-

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Tao Park in Sukasada

Natural Beauty with Splashing of River Water

DENPASAR In the City

Udayana University, ISI Brutuk Crew, Harapan School Marching Band, and the appearance of band group,” he said. BTN

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ourism objects in Buleleng district are not only limited to beaches, lakes and waterfalls. Along with its development, riverside is also transformed into an object that is quite capable of attracting travelers to make a visit. For example, it has been done by Tao (shaded) Park at Bantang Banua neighborhood, Sukasada village/subdistrict.

The park newly opened last month is right on the bank of the Banyumala River that offers crystal clear water and heavy water flow. It is quite easy to get to the park. Visitors from Denpasar can find first the intersection of Three Monument or Sangket Terminal. Approximately 400 meters to the west, the location can be immediately found. At that time, the eyes will be immediately pampered by verdant trees and the rush of river water remaining to look very clear.

Such an atmosphere will be able to directly eliminate your fatigue after a hectic activity.

When making a visit to the object, you cannot just take photos but also unwind, sit on some chairs and tables and gazebo lining at the edge of the river. Then, it looks more beautiful when equipped with colorful umbrellas looking like a rainbow. If you are hungry, do not worry.

Various culinary delicacies and drinks can be easily found at this location.

The park owner, Made Yasamada, said the making of the park covering an area of ​​26.5 square meters was inspired by his concern over the river that is used as a landfill. Vile impression cannot be avoided. “Initially, this location was very dirty. Then, I cleaned it up and instantly made into a park,” he said not long ago.

Since the initial opening, the park has been able to attract people to make a visit, especially those of young age. For instance, Dea, a teenager form Busungbiu, is intrigued to visit because it is haunted by her curiosity after seeing a post on social media. “It’s very nice.

The air is cool and very quiet. Besides, it is suitable for a visit,” she said.

Clean river fitted with river stones also attracts visitors to make it into the background of their photos. In addition, visitors would also like to enjoy the cool mountain water, so infrequently visitors take a bath at the location. With a myriad of sensations, this park should be included in your traveling agenda. BTN

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nother new platform for selfie has been created. Located at Pancaseming hamlet, Batuagung, Jembrana, it has become one Bull-racing Center of the popular attractions in Jembrana since last month. This forest-near hamlet with friendly people, in fact, has considerable natural beauty. Cliff top with the nickname ‘JR’ becomes one of the spots offering landscape view from the hills. Uniquely, this location becomes widely known after young people of the village uploaded the photos on social media. After getting word of mouth promotion, the JR hill can attract people to visit the location.

This condition is made into opportunities by surrounding young people largely consisting of estate farmers. It is just for parking and selling drinks around the location. Although it is independently managed, it could draw 4,000 visitors last February. They are not only the residents of Jembrana but also those from outside the town, especially on weekend.

JR cliff offers various landscape panoramas of the Negara town to vast ocean from a height. Best time to make a visit to the JR cliff is late afternoon because the weather is not too hot. Rugged terrain to reach the location will get paid with views on the cliff top.

Local residents provide a platform made from natural materials that can be climbed so that visitors can see from the height. Similarly, there is a tree house that enables visitors to see the view of Negara town from the height.

Ida Bagus Artawan, 34, hamlet chief of Pancaseming, said that JR name was first introduced by Budi Sastra customary youth club standing for teenage encounter (jumpa remaja). It was inspired by the fact this location is often used as a meeting place of young people. Since it was opened early January, it has been visited by many travelers considering the location is also quite close or only about 7 km from the town center. Visitors are only charged with voluntary donation used to improve various facilities such as the newly built tree house and beautifying all the plants along the path to the summit.

“To improve the management, we hope there will be assistance to repair the existing facilities considering they are not permanent yet and only relies on self-financing. In addition, the road access is still poor to allow visitors to pass through,” said Artawan.

He also hoped, in addition to physical development support, the support in the form of community empowerment. Thus, people will also have knowledge about the management of the attraction such as waste management, foreign language skills and others in the future. In addition to visitors from Jembrana, there are also those from outside the district like Gianyar and Badung. “They claimed to get the information from social media,” he said.

From the logbook filled in by visitors, the visit reached 4,000 people last month. Pancaseming is one of the hamlets at the northernmost tip of Batuagung village. In addition to JR Hill, Batuagung also has a number of historic sites such as Independence Valley memorial park. Both offer spectacular and unspoiled view. BTN

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Gianyar Culinary Festival

Exploring Potential of Culinary Tourism Development like in processing a variety of tasty and delicious menus. They are not only committed to preserving traditional culture, but also developing it in accordance with the development of Bali as an international tourist destination.

In the competition held by the government of the Gianyar, creative young people managed to make a variety of local culinary specialties.

There were people creating new menus and some others were creating collaboration, thus it became new and hygienic. In addition to young people of high school and vocational school, the culinary competitions at that time was also followed by dozens of participants from housewives coalesced into PKK group throughout Gianyar district.

Head of the Gianyar Tourism Office, A.A. Bagus Ari Brahmanta, said that the festival aims to explore the potential of the unique culinary of Gianyar while promoting the existence and superiority to improve the welfare of community. “This activity also poses an effort to promote development of tourism sector in Gianyar district with more local culinary highlight,” he said.

Community involvement in the development of unique cuisines of Gianyar through quality, serving and good presentation can attract tourist visit. This is in compliance with the theme of the Gianyar Culinary Festival 2017 namely the Role of Local Cuisines in the Gianyar Tourism Industry. “Gianyar town will become one of the tourist destinations through typical cuisines of Gianyar as the attraction,” added the man familiarly addressed as Gung Ari. Ari Brahmanta added that such an event also aims to improve the quality of traditional culinary servings of Gianyar, particularly those presented at traditional markets.

“This is our way to motivate waiters and waitress of traditional typical cuisines of Gianyar to improve services. We also give people the opportunities to get actively involved in the development of healthy and quality traditional cuisines of Gianyar,” he explained.

Gianyar Culinary Festival 2017 has a vision of ‘Creating a healthy and qualified cuisine of Gianyar that

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Murti Gurnita Musical Drama-dance by ISI Denpasar to Open BAF 2017 can have international competitiveness.’ The menus contested include pepes of freshwater fish and jukut ares followed by seven participants representing the PKK group of subdistricts across Gianyar, while fruits and vegetable curving with the theme ‘Egret’ involved 17 participants representing the high schools and vocational schools throughout Gianyar.

Assistant to Administrative and Public Welfare Affairs of Gianyar, I Wayan Suardana, stated that the culinary festival is one of the series of the activities in commemorating the 246th anniversary of the Gianyar town. The whole activity aims to explore and promote tourism of the eastern region. “Celebration of the Gianyar town’s anniversary is expected to give an effect to the

increase in tourist visits to Gianyar,” he hoped.

On that account, Suardana hoped that all stakeholders and tourism players could participate, so that the activities can have an impact on people’s prosperity.

The winners of making pepes of freshwater fish were respectively achieved by the PKK group of Gianyar subdistrict, PKK group of Payangan subdistrict and PKK group of Sukawati subdistrict as the first, second and third winner. Meanwhile, the competition of fruit carving was respectively achieved by SMK 1 Tegallalang, SMK Werdhi Kumara and SMK Werdhi Sila Kumara vocational school as the first, second and third. BTN

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ali Arts Festival (BAF) is now entering the 39th implementation.

The Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar has prepared Gurnita Murti musical dance-drama entitled Kresna Dwipayana to open the BAF 2017.

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The drama tells about the story on the preparation of the Mahabharata epic by Bhagavan Vyasa. “It means to offer a new creativity and other colors, so that the art presentation will not be monotonous,” said Deputy Rector IV of the ISI Denpasar, I Ketut Garwa.

If the opening session of the previous years was presented the ballet and oratory, this year will be presented the Gurnita Murti, so there is a new variation.

It is also to involve all the study programs owned by the ISI Denpasar. “Through this composition we’d like to disseminate the entire study program available, so that this composition takes advantage of the entire academic persons,” he added.

The musical dance-drama remains to de-

liver tradition in appropriate with the theme of this year’s BAF namely the “Ulun Danu or Water as the Source of Life. It originates in the traditional theater or arja operetta.

However, the delivery of the message can be made through singing (a song) and the narrative in Bahasa Indonesian. “The song will be chanted directly by the players. Indeed it is difficult to find out the artist that can dance and sing simultaneously,” he said.

If there are players who are less able to sing, it will be overcome by offstage players, like a puppeteer. The composition with the duration of about 45 minutes will be accompanied by collaboration of gong gede gamelan music, jazz fusion and Western music such as violin, keyboard and guitar.

“Although it is a collaborative traditional music, the traditional elements are still dominant so that it will not go out of the pattern, namely the exploration, preservation and development,” he explained.

Such efforts are meant to showcase new works and make a surprise to the audience and the people of Bali that will attend the opening ceremony at the open stage of the

Arda Candra, Denpasar Art Center. “It is the idea of ​​the rector, so there is a kind of a new touch offered to the public. It’s a bigger challenge, but will still come with all the strength and components,” he added.

In addition, his authority also has a duty to perform the greatness dance of Bali Province entitled Bali Dwipa Jaya and the chorus along with the supporting instruments to entertain guests and sing the anthem Indonesia Raya.

ISI Denpasar also performs the welcome dance in the parade entitled Siwanataraja and the show entitled Ketug Bumi involving 225 gamelan players with a variety of percussions.

To that end, he has held training and preparation from March 16, 2017 to maximize the training and the selection of appropriate role to play. “We expect the support of all parties so that these activities can run well and could affect the image of Bali in maintaining the preservation of culture as local, national and international tourist destination,” he said. BTN

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Typical Janger of Menyali Staged on Galungan R E S O R T

Coinciding with Galungan on Wednesday (Apr. 5), Menyali Sudamala Society (PSM) staged Janger Dance that was famous in 1983.

The performance centered in the public square at local village is the result of reconstruction of native Janger Dance to Menyali village, Sawan, Buleleng, having been carried out since February 2017. he Janger Menyali as the result of reconstruction was performed by the elderly dancers. They belong to the members of Saraswati Janger Troupe guided by Menyali village government. The dancers are the third and fourth generations who have danced this dance. The Janger dance with typical style of Menyali had faded and even has gone to the edge of extinction due to competition with modern Janger developing during this period.

This inaugural staging drew the attention of many people to watch.

Residents were curious about the action of the elderly Janger dancers. When they made performance on stage, the atmosphere changed into being noisy with the cheers of spectators. It happened because the male dancers appeared in the

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costumes similar to soldiers along with their beret. Janger Menyali has difference in terms of clothing, musical accompaniment and storyline staged.

Headman of Menyali, Made Jaya Harta, said that approximately in 1938, the Janger Menyali was so famous. In harmony with the passage of times, the Janger Menyali is endangered and unable to compete against modern Janger or better known as the creation Janger.

Fearing this dance of going extinct in the land of ​​its birth, Jaya Harta is ‘embarrassed.’ Local village government then reconstructed the Janger Menyali. With these efforts, Janger Menyali is re-known in the community and becomes a cultural asset of Menyali village. Janger Menyali is different from that of other areas in terms of costume of

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the dancers, storyline and the songs performed.

“In 1938, local village indeed has Janger dance. It disappeared for nearly ten years. It is the first result

of the reconstruction after its establishment in 1938. Now, it is the turn of younger generation to evoke and preserve the history for our village and cultural assets,” he said.

Janger Menyali dance began to be reconstructed in February 2017. The reconstruction is done

by finding out the songs commonly used in 1938. The coach tried to dig back memories of the dancers and then recorded it in details. The reconstructed Janger is scheduled to be staged in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) 2017 next June. BTN (BTN/kmb)

Emed-emedan Tradition,

Maintain Togetherness and Kinship

A number of participants look enthusiastic to follow the emed-emedan tradition held at Majelangu Market of Tuban customary village on Wednesday (Mar. 29). s an expression of gratitude that people have implemented tapa bratha penyepian or penance, the day after Nyepi known as Ngembak Geni was filled with Majelangu Market

by Tuban customary village on Wednesday (Mar. 29). Located along the highway of Tuban, the Majelangu Market was also filled with various activities, booth of merchants and implementation of emed-emedan tradition.

Deputy Chief of Tuban customary village, in charge of Pawongan or social affairs, Ketut Lenen, said that on entering the third year, the Majelangu Market is held as a form of open house (simakrama) between residents around the neighborhood of Tuban village. Most booths of merchant were filled by residents in the neighborhood of Tuban customary village. A total of approximately 90 booths enlivened this annual event.

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Related to the tradition of emed-emedan, said Lenen, in the past this activity was held in front of the village temple of Tuban under the banyan tree by using aerial roots of the banyan tree. Today, the emed-emedan tradition uses a rope as the means.

“This tradition was usually held right on Nyepi Day. However, this time Nyepi has gone worldwide, so that in honor of the Nyepi celebration, the emed-emedan tradition is moved to Ngembak Geni,” he said.

According to Lenen, the meaning of emed-emedan tradition is to strengthen togetherness and familial relationship as well as to have fun. In the past, participants consisted of young people, but today it is also followed by the housewives coalesced into PKK group. “We hope that in the future this tradition can be more vibrant,” he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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Balinese People in Diaspora

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Today, a resident of Bali in diaspora no longer feels upset, sad or homesick, especially during religious holidays. One of the Balinese residents who have been living in Europe, for instance, said that in the past he longed for going home during holidays. Right now, although the feeling remains to exist it is not like what he felt before. urrently, he said, in Europe there are many Balinese people and so are sanctums or temples. Thus, he added, it is not as sad as he used to be when coinciding with religious holidays in diaspora like on Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others. There have been a lot of Balinese societies spreading

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overseas. They can gather and exchange stories.

They can still conduct religious and customary activities overseas like preparing lawar delicacy, praying at temples, playing gamelan, dancing and so on. Other than in Europe, they also spread in various parts of the world like in the United States, Asia, Australia and many more. Currently, Bali people overseas are really able to carry out religious devotion and customs of their home land. They keep the home village tradition overseas.

For those living outside Bali, but remain in the regions of Indonesia, have been much better.

Temples have almost been available across the country, especially in big cities. When their longing is unbearable, many modes of transportation are available to return home. So, they can feel the vibration of their ancestral land directly. It has been much different and the sense is expected approximately the same.

Celebrating holiday overseas is indeed different, but the essence obtained is the same. It is the expression of gratitude to God for all the graces bestowed. Thank to the ancestors for all the legacies given. As the current generation, we are just taking care of and preserving it.

We that live in Bali and those living overseas have the same task to keep this heritage from being crushed by the era. We must work together so that Bali still exudes a unique charm as a unique island along with its various advantages.

Being Balinese people living overseas are an option and very good. Living and working in Bali while preserving religion, culture and customs is also an excellent option. We mutually remind and preserve our valuable heritages. B N (BTN/055)

ripAdvisor defined Bali as the best destination, and even surpassed London (UK) and Paris (France). Both destinations were respectively ranked second and third under Bali. In the meantime, the fourth to tenth position are respectively occupied by Roma (Italy), New York (USA), Crete (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Siem Riep (Cambodia), Prague (Czech Republic) and Phuket (Thailand ).

Head of the Bali Tourism Office, A.A. Gede Yuniartha Putra, when asked for his confirmation on Thursday (Mar. 23) justified the awarding of Bali as The Best Destination in the World by TripAdvisor. The information was obtained on Wednesday (Mar. 22) from the ministry of tourism.

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institution. So, it has a team to assess. I do not know whether this happened due to the going viral of King Salman’s visit. Probably, it could also boost because it beat out destinations of big countries,” he said last Thursday.

Other than King Salman, added Yuniartha, the branding of Wonderful Indonesia echoed by the ministry of tourism overseas is also likely to influence the assessment. It happened because the promotion conducted by the ministry of tourism put Bali at the forefront and then followed by the other regions.

“Surely, this can be very powerful because the branding of Wonderful Indonesia is already known throughout the world.

Well ...it may come with the presence of taksu (divine vibration) of Bali having made it ranked first,” he explained.

Yuniartha believed that the power of Balinese taksu plays quite significant role. This award is not the first time for Bali especially in 2017 alone. Last February, Bali was named as the best island for 12 years in succession

by DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) in 2017 based in

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“It signifies that people are still glancing at our cultural tourism.

Branding has its value, the higher the branding attached to particular products, the products will be getting more expensive. Like branded products, no matter how much the price set, if people like, they will certainly purchase,” he added.

Yuniartha asked people not to remain silent, but must help the government in improving the destinations in their respective region. The government will provide guidance for tourist destinations. Overall, this year Bali province allocates the budget of approximately IDR 15 billion for tourism development, including promotion and branding.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association of Indonesia (GIPI) of Bali, Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana, said that Bali over the years has often got a top position in the category of World’s Best Island or Asia’s Best Destination. However this time, the award of TripAdvisor seems very special because Bali wins in the major category, namely the World’s Best Destination.

“Actually, this award belongs to the whole people of Bali for the awarding of Bali as the world’s best destination,” he said. B N (BTN/kmb)

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mbassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Zagreb, Croatia, promoted 10 new tourist destinations of Indonesia in the so-called ’10-New Bali.’ The embassy promoted the new tourist destination via Indonesia-Croatia Travel Agency Workshop held amid the largest international tourism exhibition in Croatia, Place2Go, on March 17 to 19.

“One of the missions of Indonesia in this year’s Place2Go is helping expand the marketing network of Indonesian tourism products in the Southeast European region,” said Ad-interim Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy in Zagreb, Widjoseno Sastroamidjojo, in a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Zagreb on Monday (Mar. 20).

The Indonesia-Croatian Travel Agency Workshop was attended by about 50 travel agencies from Croatia and filled with presentations from travel agencies of Indonesia as well as business meetings and networking development. “Through this activity, the participating travel agencies of Indonesian in the Place2Go are expected to be able to explain

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The ten new Indonesian tourist destinations named the 10-New Bali include Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Belitung in Bangka Belitung, Tanjung Lesung in Banten, the Thousand Islands in Greater Jakarta and Borobudur Temple in Central Java. Then, there are Mount Bromo in East Java, Mandalika Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara, Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara, the Wakatobi National Park in Southeast Sulawesi, and the Morotai Island in North Maluku.

Indonesian embassy in Zagreb hoped to bring seven travel agencies from Indonesia and four travel agencies from Europe to the Place2Go tourism fair this year. “It is a good opportunity to attract travelers from Croatia as well as European travelers in Croatia for a visit to Indonesia,” said Widjoseno Croatia with a population of 4.2 million is able to bring in an average of 12 million travelers every year. The Indonesian embassy in Zagreb noted that the number of tourist visits from Croatia to Indonesia has just reached 2,504 people in 2014. B N (BTN/ant)

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Build Village Gallery for Village Children n the art world, the name of I Made Bakti Wiyasa has been quite familiar.

Aside from giving birth to imaginative artworks, this man born at Pemanis hamlet on April 10, 1974 is also busy fostering children in the city of Denpasar. In teaching the art to children, he has the principle ‘if you can dream you can draw.’ In the process, he does not only teach about the works of art, but also provide character education and creative power of children.

Now, this artist who received the Lempad Prize 2016 is building a gallery at his home village at Pemanis hamlet, Penebel, Tabanan.

Through the gallery, he would like to gather village children to be taught to paint together. Painting is different from drawing because the painting is more imaginative.

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“I think that providing the art education to children is important,” he said.

According to him, currently the development of children is vulnerable that simply becomes ‘the user’ of modern technology products like smartphone, gadget and laptop with game applications bringing in difficulty to the growth of children’s creativity. “It is very hazardous because it can make our children as the heir of golden generation civilization into passive generation. As a result, it will become the target market having no power to survive and to do creativity,” he said.

This alumnus of the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta said that the gallery has been prepared since 2004, but only since 2017 he has been confident to live and work at the village. “I

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realize that my village is one of the true living libraries for my ideas and next artworks. Through the theme Pertiwi Jati (literally, Genuine Earth), I will take the children to learn to paint,” he added.

Armed with the background in the art and spirituality, he considered to have a responsibility to introduce the arts to children. The impetus came after he has a wealth of experience in exhibition and organization, both in Bali and in other cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogyakarta.

Due to his love to children, he also initiated the Rare Bali Festival with Penggak Men Mersi cultural house.

In painting, this artist from Pemanis hamlet, Biaung, Penebel, has a figurative surrealistic style.

He immortalizes a lot of the human objects, but still incorporates with the imaginative power. By doing so, the spiritual message can be easily delivered to the audience.

In addition to painting, his daily activities are helping others in terms of health with the healing method inherited from Balinese ancestors. Incidentally he is also the aspirant, explorer and preserver of ancient culture of the archipelago. It is associated with the natural harmony of education, ‘healing’ and kris culture. “I learned this old fashioned method of ancestral code of nature, mountains, old trees and ancient sites such as temples and menhir,” he said.

In the healing process, he does

not use any drugs. It is a method of healing with quantum physics of the Balinese ancestors remaining to be practiced by Balinese

people on Tumpek Uduh. “To the trees, we do wholehearted prayers to plants and nature,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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eenagers of high school and vocational school having good skill and innovation are challenged to show off their creativity in preparing menus, setting up rooms as well as proficiency in speaking English.

Though being beginners, they looked deft to do all of them. Their action shows that younger generation of Bali is tough and talented in the matter of tourism and culture.

It is the atmosphere of MICE Event held by the students of the Triatmajaya Tourism Institute (STIPAR) and Mapindo on Thursday (Mar. 23). This annual event opened by Chairman of STIPAR Triatmajaya, I Ketut Sutapa, presented three contests

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namely cooking competition with the theme Balinese Culinary, making beds and speech contest. The competition was followed by 264 participants consisting of vocational school, high school students and vocational training institutes (LPK) in Bali.

Ketut Sutapa said the activity is a part of the event management courses of the D3 and D4 hotel studies. Each year it always features different theme. All materials are adapted to the theme and the disciplines having been studied. The jury panel consists of professional from the ICA and IHKA. “In terms the organization, the students can learn to organize an event, from the concept, implementation, inviting people to

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looking for sponsors,” he said.

Chairman of the Committee, I Gede Ari Putra Santika, said that it is an annual MICE event usually held earlier in the year. The MICE Event 2017 features the theme Balinese Culinary. “MICE Event of this year is designed to include five agendas of contest and has taken place from March 21, 2017 with a national seminar bringing in tourism experts as resource persons,” he said.

Then, the next three events are cooking competition, making beds and speech contest. Each winner received a trophy, certificate and scholarship. Meanwhile, peak of the MICE Event was filled with gala dinner and a variety of entertainments. “In the Gala Dinner the committee also handed over the prizes to the winners,” he added.

The winners of speech contest are Rey Abraham (SMAN 4 Denpasar), Ni Made Rai Puspaningsih (Maha Saraswati), Cindy Angelica Kriswanto (STIPAR MBH / B-6) and I Putu Wid Surya Laksana (STIPAR MBH / A-6) respectively as the first winner as well as first, second and third runner up. For the contest of making bed, the winners are I Gede Agus Ariditya (SMK 5 Denpasar), I Kadek Meidi Sudana (SMK 5 Denpasar), Ni Made Mona Siska (SMK Dwijendra Denpasar) and I Putu Agus Purnama Putra (SMK PGRI 5 Denpasar) respectively as the first winner as well as first, second and third runner up. B N (BTN/015)

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Prof. Dr I Gede Arya Sugiartha:

Minister Instructs, Use Arts to Support Tourism

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he Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar is the only higher art education on the Island of the Gods. Thus, through the arts owned it is able to support tourism in Bali. “Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education, M Nasir, hoped the art institute could be used to support tourism,” said Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr I Gede Arya Sugiartha.

According to him, the message was delivered when the minister formally inaugurated him as the rector of the ISI Denpasar for the period of 2017-2022 in the Auditorium D of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education in Jakarta on Wednesday (Mar. 22). In addition, the ISI Denpasar is also expected to give birth to reliable and creative artists as well as to create new programs so as to respond to the challenges ahead.

Bali as a world’s tourist destination has a uniqueness so that it can be easily distinguish from the other destinations. “ISI Denpasar has advantages and is prominent in the art, so that the minister requested to become the leading producer of creative artists that are able to become the repertoire of our cultural preservation,” he said.

Prof. Arya said that the art institute he leads will focus on completing the vision of the ISI Denpasar in 2020 becoming the center of excellence in terms of local wisdom-based cultural and universal art insight. “We hope that by 2018 the entire study program could have achieved accreditation including the new study program of cinematography and television. Besides, the accreditation of the institution is targeted to reach A grade,” said Prof. Arya.

Vision 2020 should be achieved, so that in 2021 there should have been a new vision. Therefore, he continued to push any program. “Now, we focus on quality after improving the infrastructures like classroom and building. Then, we increase the accreditation of the study program. There are nine study programs under pre-accreditation and being proposed, plus corrections,

arious efforts need to be made to maintain the existence of homestay in Ubud area. The most basic things involve the improvement on the quality of human resources of the management and services by maintaining the typical characteristics of Balinese culture. This was expressed by Chairman of the Ubud Home Stay Association (UHSA), I.B. Wiryawan.

According to the man familiarly addressed as Gus De Wiryawan, based on the seminar on research results of the STP Bali Nusa Dua, the services at homestay should be improved so that the business is able BTN/kmb to survive in the midst of I.B. Wiryawan.

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creation and writing. Hopefully, these all can be achieved,” he explained.

Related to competition, Prof. Arya stated there are 11 art colleges in Indonesia and the ISI Denpasar belongs to the three major Indonesian art colleges which has its own advantages, in addition to the ISI Yogyakarta and ISI Solo.

“ISI Denpasar is competitive because every art college has its own advantages or superiority. Now, Bali has a strong cultural root and is known to become the tourism magnet,” he added.

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eraban Langit Temple is located in the Village Sading, Mengwi District, Badung regency, Bali. Distance to the temple is about 13 km from Denpasar, Bali and about 35 minutes away by a motor vehicle from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport.Keraban Langit Temple located at the area at the edge of rice fields precisely the riverbank.

This temple is Dang Khayangan Temple. When the day of the offering or the birthday of the god (pujawali), village communities in the area constantly do cleansing in this temple. In this temple there is a spring of holy water that is believed to bring blessings. Besides, the temple is often used as a place for meditation. God worshiped in this temple is Lord Vishnu, Quenn Gede Lingsir, Queen Ayu and Queen Made.

On certain days like Saraswati day and Siwalatri day, many tourists who visit here to worship and meditate wish that their expectations and desires can be achieved.Keraban Langit Temple are in a cave. Upon entering the temple area, we will reach the middle of the

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intense competition. The services should better reflect Balinese culture but still in accordance with international standards.

“In addition, the homestay also need to make improvement in the areas of marketing, especially online marketing,” he said.

He added that from the seminar, the homestay managers are also asked to maintain a number of existing homestay pattern. “With the Balinese-culture base, the homestay in Ubud has its own uniqueness that until now still becomes a tourist attraction. For instance, the owners put on Balinese traditional attires every day,” he added.

In terms of construction, the homestay managers are expected to maintain the Balinese architecture. Undeniably, there are some homestays having been influenced by modernization of the building applying minimalist style. “The homestay is expected to emphasize on the elements of Balinese carving, not minimalist style,” he said.

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cave where it is cool, fresh and peaceful.

This is due at the top of the cave there is a hole so as to make fresh air and sun can enter inside and make a prayer or meditation to feel comfortable and at home. This temple called Pura Keraban Langit, where Kerep means

it was inhabited by Bhuto Ijo spirit who was bearing the mandate of Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh to secure his betel box.

At that time, Pedanda Sakti was in southern peninsula of Bali (now Uluwatu) and then came a villager of Kerobokan to ask for the dry land to be utilized by local community. He

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tedung (roof) and the Langit means the sky so if you have the sense described temple open to the sky. Keraban Langit Temple was built in ancient times, the temple has existed since the time of Udayana Kingdom. This is explained in the inscription on the Pura Puseh Desa Adat Sading.

advised the villager to establish a shrine for venerating Ida Bhatara Labuhan Masceti and also to make a chamber shrine for Bhuto Ijo as a place to secure and save the betel box of Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh.

Since thenceforth, the temple was called Petitenget Temple.

On the west side of Petitenget

Temple stretches a magnificent white sandy beach and visitors often take advantage of it for bathing and sunbathing. In the afternoon, the scenery is so enchanting to watch the sunset.

For convenience of visitors, the location has been provided with ample parking area and representative accommodation and restaurant facilities.

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southwards with approximately 10 km or northwards from Kuta along the Jalan Raya Seminyak.

Petitenget Temple was established around the fifteenth century and the location was formerly an eerie belt of moor overgrown by shrubs (tenget in Balinese) because

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atur customary village performed mecaru and melaspas ritual to Tirta Pancoran Solas (eleven-shower water) at Pelisan Temple, Batur, Kintamani, on Monday (Apr. 3). The ritual

was officiated over by Jro Mangku Sukadini and attended by Jro Gde Batur Alitan and the business management team leader of Batur customary village, I Wayan Absir, and a number of Batur customary villagers.

The business management team leader of Batur customary village, I Wayan Absir, explained that he will look at the context of governance.

As management, he is very grateful to be given the mandate and confidence for the task to manage the region. The management will also manage the assets owned by customary village well so as to provide economic benefits for Batur village. “We hope the inauguration of Tirta Pancoran Solas will become a new means that can be utilized economi-

cally,” he said.

He said that Batur is a vital area considering that Lake Batur and Mount Batur belong to a very sacred area. By doing so, the management must work well. “Ancient texts mention that the water of rivers and lakes in Bali sources from Batur. So, we will take advantage of this potential,” he said.

He added that the Tirta Pancoran Solas is different from other tirta penglukatan or purificatory water in Bali. This one has warm water. Thus, he has confidence that it is going to become one of the purificatory icons.

“Tirta Pancoran Solas can be the only purificatory means with naturally warm water without the touch of machine. Convergence of mountains and lakes causes the estuary to have warm water. We take this potential into Tirta Pancoran Solas attraction,” explained Absir.

He said further that the Tirta Pancoran Solas attraction will serve as a spiritual destination. This area is believed to be able to attract people wishing to perform purificatory rite.

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With the many incoming visitors, it is expected to have economic impact on local communities. “Here, we have prepared some supporting facilities such as Seked restaurant. It is not far because only 50 meters from location of the Tirta Pancoran Solas,” he said.

Meanwhile, Jro Gede Batur Alitan said that Tirta Pancoran Solas has different names according to its respective function. The eleven names of the showers are Tirta Telaga Waja, Tirta Danu Gadang, Tirta Danu Kuning, Tirta Bantang Hanyut, Tirta Pelisan, Tirta Mengening, Tirta Purajati, Tirta Rajeng Anyar, Tirta Yeh Bungkah, Yeh Tirta Mampeh and Tirta Perapen.

“All water of the shower has same function namely for purificatory rite, but the name is different. The water tends to be used for holy bathing,” said Jro Gde Batur Alitan.

He described that visitors or pilgrims wishing to perform purificatory rite at the Tirta Pancoran Solas is free of charge. Meanwhile, visitors that would like to deposit their belongings in a locker; they will be subject to donation worth IDR 10,000.

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uningan is a series of Galungan feast day performed by the Hindus in Bali. It falls on the tenth day after Galungan, right on Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan or Saturday (Apr. 15, 2017).

However, before Kuningan the Hindus do Penampahan ceremony marked by the slaughter of animals for offerings. This Penampahan day is preparation for carrying out the Kuningan.

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ma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali Chapter, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, said that Kuningan Day is believed to be the coming down of gods and goddesses to this mundane world.

Then, there is the term angwehaken jagat ring para manusa kabeh meaning that gods and goddess come down to earth to give endowments to the whole mankind. “Celebration of Kuningan is conducted half a day to dedicate ter (an arrow), endongan and tamiang,” he said.

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from bhuta kala (evil spirits).

Tamiang also symbolizes repellent of bad forces. At the ceremony of Kuningan, Hindu devotees present dominantly yellow offerings like yellow rice and yellow cone as a symbol of Meru.

Yellow rice as a symbol of prosperity, and presented as an expression of gratitude for having received the endowments of God. Therefore, on Kuningan Day the Hindus should really win and take advantage of the endowments on the previ-

Endongan signifies supplies containing food offered to the gods and goddesses that will return to nirvana. However, the main human provision in living the life is knowledge and devotion (jnana) along with the most powerful weapon namely the peace of mind.

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Pinge Village

inge hamlet has a very beautiful natural panorama. The air is cool and comfortable as being free from pollution. Along the country road leading to the hamlet, we can see the neat courtyard, while the neighborhood is clean enough. Each telajakan (public area) is planted with flowers so that butterflies and birds can play and dance intimately in a peaceful rural atmosphere. Afternoon atmosphere will be comfortable. Small animals such as dog-day cicadas give a nuance of beautiful village. ‘Arrogant’ crows of roosters make our journey more comfortable. Then, familiar smile of the locals leads us to a convenient ambience to be here.

Pinge hamlet is about 1 km from the center of Tua village office, about 8 km from the Marga subdistrict town or 18 km from Tabanan town. The village is located at an altitude of 500-750 meters above sea level with a relatively flat topography and fertile land suitable for farming rice and vegetables. It has a number of unique cultural potential. There is Natar Jemeng temple that stores some objects of the archaeological heritage in the form of Ganesha statue, lingam-yoni and Kiranti with the status as cultural heritage. At this hamlet lie some temples such as the Subak Pinge temple, Puseh temple, Penataran temple, Melanting temple and Dalem temple. This reflects if the hamlet has had high civilization. It is said, the Jemeng temple was the origin of Pinge hamlet.

House of local residents is built in a row facing the road, where each is restricted by a compound wall and angkul-angkul (traditional gates). On average, each house compound has some buildings such as the bale daja (northern pavilion), bale dangin (eastern pavilion) and other buildings that have function associated with the local traditions and customs. Another unique element is that each house compound has a connecting door to adjacent neighbor. It is intended to maintain the familial relationship and togetherness.

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Galungan celebration.

On Kuningan, the Hindus will always try to win and beat out Adharma (bhuta Dun-

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The worship on Kuningan feast day should be carried out before midday or before 12:00. At that time, the energy of universe (five great elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether) rises from the morning until reaches its climax at midday. After which is called the return of the gods and goddesses to their abode (heaven), so that at that time the cosmic energy will decrease.

The next day, Sunday (Apr. 16) is Manis Kuningan, usually filled with the implementation of pilgrimage or tirtayatra for deepening faith and devotion to God Almighty. Besides, devotees also say prayers to temples and visit relatives and family to maintain social relationship.

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ike previous holidays, Sangeh nature tourist object becomes an excellent destination to domestic travelers. Their presence on the long holiday weekend reached thousands of people. Moreover, from nine o’clock in the morning,

dozens of travelers coming with motorcycles and cars looked to enter the tourist attraction located on Jalan Raya Sangeh, Abiansemal, Badung. “Until midday, there have been 3,000 visitors. The visitors are still dominated by domestic travelers,” said Operations Manag-

er of Sangeh nature tourism, Made Sumohon, on Friday (Apr. 7).

According to him, a number of buses carrying hundreds of domestic travelers fully occupied the parking area. They came from various regions such as Central Java, Surabaya, Semarang and

some others. “Here, the coming visitors are still mostly domestic and local travelers and only few percent of them is foreigner. They are usually from America and Europe. However, the presence of road access to Bedugul also affects the increasing number of tourist visit,” he explained.

He admitted that arrangement of the Sangeh tourist attraction has been very nice with a spacious parking area. Revenue from the admission tickets is allocated for the maintenance of sanitation and care of the monkeys around Sangeh.

“In the past, there had been unsafe impression because the monkeys often bit visitors. However, currently there is no longer such impression because a special officer is appointed to be responsible for visitor’s safety,” he said.

He explained that Sangeh has become a well known natural tourist attraction from the past.

The destination relies on wildlife and the forest as the attraction to be visited. It has a total area of​​ 13.969 hectares, in the north it borders with paddy fields, in the west with Yeh Penet River as well as in the south and east with Batusari hamlet. The forest is overgrown

Badung Targets Central and Eastern European Travelers

Bunny Adventure at Beachwalk Shopping Center

OOD STARTS HERE! This April Beachwalk Shopping Center presents “THE ISLAND RECIPES”.

By highlighting the Food as a major theme, Beachwalk brings new atmosphere with new spirit for the shoppers to celebrate the Easter day. Furthermore, Beachwalk Shopping Center is offering a bunch of events and promo to our Customers.

Specifically, in celebrating the mood of Easter, Beachwalk shows “BUNNY ADVENTURE” which is held on 2nd – 9th April 2017. This event is enlivened with kids activity, cake demo, face painting, egg hunt, games, magic competition, and colouring competition. The funniest part is the chance for the kids to meet the iconic bunny from Miniapolis Playground called Mr. Crick, also watching the Bunny costume parade. During this festive season Customers are able to enjoy and shop at the Easter Market which incredibly perfect for holiday gifts. This event is held at the Fountain Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

After the huge success of Cy-

bergroove’s first Coffee event at Beachwalk Shopping Center by last 2016, now they’re back with more variant contents on “BEACHWALK COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & TEA WEEK” which will be held on 10th – 16th April 2017. Among the collaboration of some Indonesian business industries and related communities; independent roasters, creative, unique specialists as well as many enthusiasts have successfully created hyped event that cannot be missed for those lovers of all things Coffee, Chocolate and Tea! In addition Customers also can experience Free espresso training, Latte Art Smack down, exhibitions, education and a chocolate closing party on Easter Sunday like to other – there is no better place to come and check out the Easter mood at Fountain Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

Aside from event “BEACHWALK COFFEE , CHOCOLATE & TEA WEEK” Beachwalk also brings up another more exciting event “BEER, CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL” will held on 17th – 23th April 2017. Customers who are

Beachwalk Shopping Center always presents the unique experiences for tourists and shoppers. The various monthly programs offer more attractions in Kuta and emphasizing the Beachwalk Shopping Center’s tagline, “Bali Starts Here”.

interested in beer, cheese, wine and the hospitality industry are really most invited to come.

Every Thursday Beachwalk and HIPMI Gianyar regularly present “UBUD CULTURAL EXPERIENCE” . Both International and Domestic Customers can interactively relish the experience and learn more about Balinese culture exclusively in Ubud regency like learn traditional Balinese dance, Balinese Drama Musical, how to create Balinese offering (Canang) and Balinese traditional dessert called Jaja Bali. This cultural experience will be conducted at the Deck Stage, Beachwalk level 1.

Visitors always have the opportunity to win the various prizes on this April’s SHOP & WIN program; those are Instant Rewards and Lucky Draw. By spending at a minimum purchase of IDR 500,000 (single receipt), customers can get instant rewards such as beauty products, shopping vouchers, restaurant vouchers, and many more. There is something special on this Shop & Win April 2017, by spending minimum of IDR 1,500,000 (single receipt) customers can get instant rewards of the limited edition Easter Package from The Wedding Shop, shopping vouchers and Balinese Calendar 2017. By spending at a minimum purchase of IDR 2,000,000 (max. 2 receipts), customers will get the chance to win special lucky draw prize 1 ticket return with fast boat Bluewater Express from Bali to Gili Trawangan.

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by around 6,443 nutmeg trees and approximately 27 other tree species such as quickstick, albizia, devil tree, banyan tree and there are also 22 species of shrubs such as fever nut and shoebutton ardisia spreading across the area of 10.8 hectares.

This forest is inhabited by animals including two types of mammals (monkeys and ferrets), eight bird species such as Java sparrow and turtledoves, three types of arthropods such as snakes and two kinds of amphibians. “Well, the gray and long-tailed macaque becomes the primary tourist attraction to visit Sangeh,” he said.

According to him, this attraction also has four temples, namely the Bukitsari located in westernmost of the forest, Melanting Temple amid the forest, Tirta Temple in front of the forest and Anyar Temple in front of the entrance to the forest. All these temples are venerated by Sangeh customary village, except for the Anyar Temple venerated by Batusari hamlet. To preserve wildlife and the forests, people build a cage for isolation if there are naughty or sick monkeys. There is also a laboratory to treat the sick monkeys.

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fter boosting the potential of Badung tourism in some western European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Munich and Berlin, now Badung district through the Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) targets the travelers from the countries of Central and Eastern European region.

Chairman of the BPPD Badung, I Gusti Rai Suryawijaya, said that Badung in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bucharest and the Embassy in Sofia recently received familiarization trip from Romania and Bulgaria. The event held at the Trans Hotel took place intimately and communicatively. All this time, there have been tourist visits from these regions. However, these more appropriate promotional strategies are expected to draw more travelers.

At that time, it was described about the general tourism potential of Indonesia and Badung. “Badung almost got it all, starting from the potential of nature, culture, adventure, MICE, culinary tourism and so on. We offer and they

are very enthusiastic,” said Rai who is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Hungary in Denpasar.

The familiarization trip participants from both countries consist of five television journalists, photojournalists from major news agencies and travel bloggers with many followers in the country.

From Romania, there were Dinda and Titi Elena Dinu (Televiziuna Romania) and Cezar Dumitru (a travel writer); while from Bulgaria consisted of Velin Paskov and Maria Paskova (photojournalist).

Furthermore, Rai who is also Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Badung explained that it has been well prepared for the arrival of tourists from these two countries and other countries in the region. Badung has conducted many breakthroughs under leadership of Regent Nyoman Prasta Giri. This is to increase foreign tourist arrivals targeted from 5 million in 2016 to 6 million in 2017, while domestic travelers are targeted to reach 9 million people.

Baskoro Pradipta, Division Head of European Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the synergies so that it could raise more tourist arrivals, especially from Central and Eas-tern Europe to Indonesia.

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anah Lot tourist attraction was thronged by travelers when the Hindus performed ritual procession of welcoming Galungan and Kuningan feast day. The tourist attraction located in Tabanan was visited by many domestic and overseas travelers. They intentionally came to watch cultural attractions having become a tradition of the Hindu community in Bali.

From the morning, motorcycles and cars have been arriving at Tanah Lot. Typically, the immense number of visitors to Tanah Lot lasts until Sunday. Moreover, Tanah Lot will organize two religious activities namely piodalan or anniversary of Pakendungan Temple (Apr. 15) and Tanah Lot Temple (Apr. 19-22).

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana, said that on Galungan feast day, the number of visits between foreign and domestic trav-

elers is nearly balanced reaching 11,375 people. It showed an increase of 24 percent compared to the same moment of Galungan last year that only reached 8,630 people.

Other than travelers, local people of generally the Hindus also came to Tanah Lot to say prayers. “From our observation, on Galungan day the number of travelers is balanced. Most local people come to pray.

So, those who say prayers are not charged with admission ticket,” he said.

This April, added Toya Adnyana, there will be two religious ceremonies at Tanah Lot. They are anniversary of Pakendungan Temple coinciding with Kuningan feast day falling on Saturday (Apr. 15) and Tanah Lot Temple exactly three days after the Kuningan or Buda (Wednesday) Wage Langkir (Apr. 19),” he added.

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until the next two weeks Tanah Lot will be thronged by Hindu pilgrims that wish to worship. “Travelers or visitors wish-

According to one of the melasti participants on Tanah Lot Beach, the purification ritual totally involved 44 temples at Beraban customary village, wherein each temple carried their sanctified effigies, so that it can be imagined if the procession of melasti held by the Beraban customary village to Tanah Lot was quite crowded and festive.

Preparation of the pemelastian has been

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Moreover, it remains in school holiday,” he added.

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Villagers of Beraban Perform Melasti to Tanah Lot

anah Lot becomes the center of melasti implementation or purificatory rite ahead of Nyepi of Caka New Year 1939. A convoy of the Hindus in Bali continued to arrive in traditional clothing while carrying their sanctified effigies towards the beach. This cultural procession became interesting spectacle for travelers that happened to enjoy holiday at the tourist attraction.

Melasti procession of Beraban village on Wednesday (Mar. 25) involved hundreds of residents of Beraban village originating from fifteen customary hamlets. Thus, it drew the attention of travelers. “Many travelers intentionally came because they want to see cultural attraction frequently held at the Tanah Lot tourist attraction,” said Operations Manager of Tanah Lot Attraction, Toya Adnyana.

All the visitors, both foreign and domestic, enthusiastically witnessed the pemelastian ceremony at Tanah Lot. Moment of the ceremony was not missed by visitors to take pictures of the crowd and the pilgrims coming to say prayers at the Tanah Lot Temple.

The convoy of pemelastian indeed looked lovely. Rows of humans were carrying sacred objects like umbrella, lelontek, bandrang, spears and shields. Then, the rows carrying the sanctified effigies chanted hymns vivaciously. The melasti procession was accompanied by bleganjur gamelan music that caused the atmosphere to become more magical.

The bearers then plunged their feet into coastal waters as a symbol of purification for the implementation of Nyepi taking place calmly and peacefully. “The purificatory rite is intended to target the macrocosm and microcosm,” said Putu Parta, one of the melasti participants.

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started from 10:00 at Bale Agung Temple as the center of congregation of the deities before departing to the south sea of Tanah Lot. All residents of Beraban customary village ranging from small children to the elderly followed the procession. A total of 44 temples in the region and five barong effigies (Jero Gede) were carried. At that time, all the residents dressed in white Balinese traditional attires symbolizing purity.

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ave you ever try Lempog?

It is one of Balinese traditional food is reraly found in the stores and supermaket. Lempog is usually being sold in thetraditional market or small stores in the village. It is understandable because it is not an exclusive dish, lempog is usualy being enjoyed by the farmers.

Lempog is a cheap dish because it is using a simple material such as Balinese sugar and cassava. The food is great to accompany us in drinkingtea or coffee. In Java, Lempog is also known as Getuk. Before, Lempog is not only enjoyed by farmers but also served on Hindus ceremonies such as wedding and Ngaben.

Not only that, when the locals work together in building house or a kitchen, Lempog always becomea snack, just like when the farmer work in the field. In addition to use very easy materials, the process of making it is also very simple.

It doesn’t need a big machine or factory. Everything can be done at home. To make it, first the cassava must be pealed and cut into smaller pieces and then boiled. The red sugar chopped into smaller pieces so it can dissolved with the cassava. The sugar can also bolied along with the cassava to make a better taste.

After finish, the cassava is crushed using traditional tool called Luhu which is a big stick made from wood. During the process, the sugar is put so it can blend perfectly. Salt is also added in the process. After it is smooth enough, the dough is cut into small pieces and ready to be served. In serving Lempog, coconut which is already puured on top of it. Enjoy.

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Mozaic Restaurant, The Best Asian Restaurant

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n March 27th, 2017 Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique received the award for the Best Asian Restaurant of the Year Regional at the World Gourmet Summit 2017 in Singapore.

As Singapore celebrates its 21st annual World Gourmet Summit (WGS) - the region’s most talked about premier food and wine event catapulting Singapore to the forefront as a dynamic international culinary hotspot - the industry’s best gathered together in hope of receiving one of the thirty Awards of Excellence (AOE) 2017 - one of the most respected accolades in Singapore and around the region.

“The Awards of Excellence creates opportunities for Singapore’s rising and established culinary talents to receive greater exposure and growth.” said the AOE representative.

As the top chefs and restaurateurs

Restaurant in Asia, Bangkok), Nahm (No. 5 San Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia, Bangkok), Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (1 Michelin star, Bangkok), The Chairman (Hong Kong) and Mozaic (Bali, Indonesia).

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in South East Asia gathered for the results it was no surprise to see only the best in the region nominated for the “Best Asian Restaurant of the Year” regional award – Bo Innovation (3 Michelin star, Hong Kong), Gaggan (No. 1 San Pellegrino Best

But the surprise came to everyone when Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique won. Chef-owner Chris Salans who was there to represent Mozaic received the award with great honour - “it gives me such pleasure to see that Indonesia, and more specifically Bali, is recognised as one of the best dining destinations in Asia. Over the past twenty years that I have been in Bali and sixteen years that Mozaic restaurant has been opened, Bali has really marked itself as a top culinary destination. I am proud to be part of the movement!” says Chris Salans.

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S18 Bali Villas

Comfortable Accommodation in Kuta Tourism Region

ired of staying at hotel?

Once upon a time, try to stay at S18 Bali Villas on Jalan Dewi Sri III No. 18 Kuta. S18 Bali Villas holding the soft opening on April 8, 2017 is a villa coming with minimalist style and the touch of Balinese modern architecture. However, it still insists on local wisdom of Bali. The atmosphere is cool because it is filled with the arrangement of the park with a variety of ornamental plants and local plant.

The garden offering cool atmosphere can support the activities of the in-house guests. The entire villas are also equipped with a private pool being perfect for the honeymooner. Arrangement of the room as well as the interior provides a very romantic impression.

On that account, various important events can be organized here, such as wedding, birthday, valentine and other celebrations.

S18 Bali Villas denoting the sister property of The Sunset Hotel Bali and Bali Garamerica features 17 units of villa comprise 15 one-bed room villas and 1 twobed room villa and one three-bed room villa. It perches right behind The Sunset Hotel Bali. “The presence of this villa provides a choice for customers. As scheduled, our grand opening will be made in May 2017,” said General Manager, Gede Kusuma Wirawan, amid the soft opening on Saturday (Apr.

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This villa property under the management of The Sunset Hotel Bali is not only becoming an alternative, but is also expected to be able to compete in the hospitality sector in the future. “Now, travelers tend to stay at villa, so that the presence of S18 Bali Villas can provide a solution,” said Gede Kusuma Wirawan.

The event was attended by the owner, the entire management and potential clients. The clients made site inspection to each unit resumed with the marketing. All the

clients are given clear information, so that it could attract the visits to the S18 Bali Villas. Further information can be accessed at the website: www.s18balivillas.com and Facebook: S18 Bali Villas.

The villa also has a restaurant named Garamerica becoming a part of The Sunset Hotel Bali. This dining spot offers some menus like crispy duck, Garamerica Rijsttafel and crispy fried duck. This is a traditional menu packed in modern style with a very tasty, distinctive and delicious flavor. B N (BTN/015)

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o you like a challenge?

Once upon a time, try to make a visit to Alam Tirta Outbound, a complete adventure tourist attraction on the Island of the Gods. It is located at Samuan Kangin hamlet, Carangsari, Petang, Badung, or about 28 kilometers north of Denpasar. Other than surrounded by beautiful countryside, a variety of adventure activities on offer are quite challenging and they can be enjoyed by many walks of life.

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Facilities available are not only prepared for adults, but also for children. Moreover, children’s games are specifically prepared, starting from rafting, paintball, flying fox, VW Tour, camping ground and other activities including wedding facilities. “Our market is local community, in addition to foreign and domestic travelers,” said I Nyoman Subamia, the Operations Manager, accompanied by Chief Executive Officer, Thomy Maha Putra Dewa, at the grand

opening of the Alam Tirta Bali on Saturday (Apr. 1).

Visitors that like to explore countryside by bicycle or just stroll can also take advantage of this location. Each trip will bring in special memories because every inch participants will encounter people’s activity. They are starting from household work, craft, mejejahitan or oblation preparation, agriculture, plantation to traditional children’s play.

Paintball game is surely different from the others because the activities are conducted in the village forest being rich in local plants. Children that learn to live independently can make camping activities here. Flying fox for children is equally challenging, including the other activities. “At Alam Tirta Outbound, we also offer Balinese activities and Alam Tirta Resto providing a variety of foods,” said Nyoman Subamia.

Nyoman Subamia added that Alam Tirta Outbound has been in operation since December 2016 and occupies an area of 1.5 ​​ hectares. The location is very convenient and beautiful as it is surrounded by paddy fields and plantations. Various activities can be

enjoyed by visitors, including the circle of students. “We also provide meeting room and a restaurant with a capacity of 300 seats,” he said.

Thomy Maha Putra Dewa was optimistic that the tourist attraction has been equipped with full facilities and offers very affordable prices. His management has cooperated with tens of agencies.

In the first year of operation, the Alam Tirta Outbound also gives a discount. “We offer a middle price with high class and our major market is domestic,” he added.

Meanwhile, General Manager, Samsul Azhari, said that the facilities available in addition to rafting include paintball denoting a simulation game that is useful for selfdevelopment and team work to enjoy the game. Then, VW tour is a

package presented at the end of the visit to explore the hidden beauty and stunning views of the Island of Bali by riding a classic VW. According to Samsul, after the opening for a few months there have been many visitors coming.

Today the monthly number of visitor reaches over 100 people. “We hope that after this grand opening the number of tourist visit can reach above 500 people per month.

Currently, the tourism of North Badung is developing,” he hoped.

The grand opening was attended by the official of the Badung government, members of the House of Representatives like I Gusti Agung Adi Mahendra Putra, Chairman of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) of Bali, AAN Alit Wiraputra, as well as among tourism businesspeople. B N (BTN/015)

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Arak Api Temple:

A Place for Farmers to Appeal for Blessing

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Arak Api Temple, located at Bangah Hamlet, Baturiti Village, Tabanan.

armers in Tabanan have hundreds of temples in which they invoke prosperity. One of them is the Arak Api Village Temple at Bangah hamlet, Baturiti village, Baturiti.

Mny generations have come to this temple to venerate Lord Pasupati or Lord Shiva. Pursuant to its function, this temple confers the blessing of safety when farmers grow crops.

Unfortunately, there is no official source that explains the origin of the name “Arak Api temple”. It is said, that the name is associated with Lord Shiva.

“We still don’t the exact origin of the name, all we know is that the temple is the abode of Lord Pasupati” said the Chief of Arak Api Temple, Nyoman Supada Arta.

Arta has served as the temple chief since 1984 and unlike other temples, the chiefs of Arak Api are determined by descent. “We just continue the legacy of our ancestors. A temple chief must be a direct descendant of the senior figure of Arak Api Temple” explained Arta. Nyoman Supada Arta is a third generation temple chief and explained that the temple was formerly known as ‘Suter Temple’ and has always been related to farming activities. Arak Api Temple is venerated by the residents of Bangah customary village as as such is considered a village temple although many residents from throughtout Baturiti come to worship here for the temple piodalan (temple anniversary).

Arak Api’s temple anniversary falls every Tumpek Landep (210 days) when local farmers and other come here to say prayers.

Uniquely, on the temple anniversary, a sanctified effigy venerated by Senganan residents is also presented to worship. This procession has only been going for the past five years. “Our

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ancestors used to perform this procession but then it stopped. Strange things started to happen so the tradition was resumed” said Artha..

Arak Api Temple is slightly off the beaten track on a small hill in Bangah Hamlet. Below the hill, the fetile farmlands stretch out and there is a path to Bedugul. . Every temple festival, farmers come to invoke the blessings of prosperity. Before saying their prayers, farmers perform a ritual with their farming tools at home.

Although classified as a village temple, Arak Api Temple iby people in the surrounding area.. The temple has a main shrine in the form of five-tiered meru as well as other shrines and a storage chamber.

The last time the temple was renovated was in 2010 when a permanent shrine was established. As based on heredity, not all residents could fill in the position as the temple chief here. “We just continue the legacy of our ancestors. A temple chief must be a direct descendant of the senior figure of the Arak Api Temple,” added Supada Arta. B N (BTN/kmb)

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“Ida Bhatara Turun Kabeh”ceremony at Besakih Temple, Karangasem

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