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Gunung Payung Temple

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As perching on the edge of a solid barrier reef and having backdrop of stretching expanse of the sea, the Gunung Payung Temple has a magnificent view. The temple is a sacred place for the community of Kutuh village and the surrounding areas such as Kampial, Peminge and Ungasan customary village.

Gunung Payung Temple as a sanctum has a spring providing the needs of holy water. As a sanctum, it is also believed to exude holy light giving out sacred vibrations and enlightenment to devotees. Therefore, the community has a confidence in this energy of nature.

Supporting devotees of the Gunung Payung Temple are customary villagers of Kutuh. According to local belief, the temple poses the manifestation of Supreme God namely the Goddess Sri and Goddess Danu providing a source of life or prosperity for the Kutuh villagers in particular and the whole universe in general.

Gunung Payung Temple is closely related to the sacred journey of Dang Hyang Nirartha or Dang

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Hyang Dwijendra. The Dharmayatra palm-leaf manuscript mentions that after coming to Uluwatu Danghyang Dwijendra provided suggestion to the surrounding community. Then, he resumed his journey eastward. As soon as arriving on a beautiful hilly area exuding a strong spiritual vibration, precisely in the southwest of Kutuh customary village, Dang Hyang Nirartha along with his entourage took a short break to unwind.

The arrival of maharishi was welcomed enthusiastically by the local community. They took the opportunity to meet him in person and ask religious directions and guidance. He was also willing to help people by putting up the stick of his umbrella. Due to spiritual power he possessed, a holy water suddenly spurted from the location where the stick of the umbrella was stuck. The water source is known as kubung suci by local communities and located in the innermost courtyard of the Gunung Payung Temple functioned as a holy headspring.

Before leaving the village to resume his pilgrimage, Dang Hyang Nirartha provided advice to local people to always keep the amrita water coming out from where he stuck the umbrella handle. Later on, the surrounding community established a temple at that location known as the Gunung Payung Temple. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Legian Village Hotel

ishing to stay at a hotel that truly offers Balinese spirit?

Try to stay at Legian Village Hotel located on Jalan Padma in Legian, North Kuta. This jasmine-tree hotel provides services for its guests as in their own family with intimacy and sincerity as well as put forwards ethics. Understandably, the employees are genuine Balinese and have an average working experience of 38 to 40 years.

Although each employee has a position and responsibility, in the matter to realize the comfort at the hotel they are always compact. Uniquely, their togetherness and kinship are cultivated through cultural activities, such as ngelawar (preparing Balinese typical menus), majejahitan (preparing oblations) before piodalan or anniversary in the hotel temple and jointly slaughtering pig ahead of Galungan celebration and others.

Legian Village Hotel is located within a strategic area namely about 10 minutes from nightlife spots in Seminyak, 20 minutes to Discovery Shopping Mall and 30 minutes to Ngurah Rai International Airport.

“Guests feel convenient to stay repeatedly at Legian Village Hotel. Many of them are repeater guests, and even fanatic to particular room,” said the owner, Agung Sujana.

Every time they come, added Agung Sujana, they always ask for the same room. Moreover, there is repeating guest saying that if one day he dies, he wants to die here because it is the most convenient place for him. “Every repeater guest has its own favorite room. Moreover, he will be willing to reschedule his period of stay if the favorite room is being occupied by other

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guest,” explained Agung Sujana.

According to him, all the activities are implementation of the Tri Hita Karana teachings that maintains the relationship between human and God, human and fellow humans as well as human and their environment. “Cultural matters and religious rituals become our primary concerns. Honestly, between us and the employees are felt like a family,” he said.

In the management, he still puts forward the teaching concepts of the ancestors. For example, it still maintains the concept of Tri Mandala in the division of hotel area where the Utama Mandala is for holy place, Madya Mandala for residence (hotel room) and Nista Mandala for parking area and swimming pool. “We still apply the teachings of our ancestors in managing this hotel, so it has a different aura,” said the man who is the native to Legian village.

Nevertheless, the hotel facilities are still referring to the international

standards and in accordance with the present times. Legian Village Hotel is the first hotel in the ​​Legian tourism area established in 1977 originally having 4 rooms only. In 1983, it was launched into a hotel by the Minister of Home Affairs at that time, Soepardjo Rustam, and the Governor of Bali, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra, with 12 rooms. “Now, it has 56 rooms equipped with amenities,” he added.

The room category on offer varies, namely Luxury Room, Bungalows, Deluxe Room, Balinese Room, Superior Room, and Standard Room. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television set, private bathroom with hot and cold shower facilities and free toiletries. Besides, each room is also equipped with a refrigerator and telephone. “Now, there is only one bungalow because six other bungalows have been changed into three-floored Luxury Rooms. Although they are new, traditional Balinese feel and heritage are still felt,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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After East Ijogading block came to the overall champion last year, this year (2017) is the turn of the West Ijogading block to win the Jembrana Buffalo Race Cup 2017. The race was held at Sanghyang Cerik Circuit, Tuwed village, Melaya, Jembrana, on Sunday (Nov. 19) watched thousands of residents. ince early morning of the race day, thousands of buffalo racing enthusiasts have crowded the circuit. The jockeys were enthusiastic and eager to boost their buffaloes. After several hours of fighting, the West Ijogading became the champion of all three race categories as well as ahead of the East Ijogading block.

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West Ijogading managed to get totally 42 points and ahead of Ijogading Timur that only got totally 14 points.

Automatically, the host won the overall champion and was entitled to get a trophy and cash prizes.

Meanwhile, East Ijogading block as the second overall champion got cash prizes. The prize was giv-

en directly by Regent of Jembrana, I Putu Artha.

Coordinator of Jembrana Buffalo Race (Makepung), I Made Mara, said that the Jembrana Buffalo Race Cup this time is followed by 157 pairs of buffalo from western block and 115 pairs from eastern block. In addition, Mara added the money obtained by the champion from the race is not given directly to the champion, but will be divided for the operations and treasure of the buffalo race participants.

In other words, the prize money is taken advantage for the operation of each block which cost quite significant for once race. The buffalo race group appreciated to the district government for supporting the buffalo race tradition in Jembrana. They hoped there are more and more race events, including the longing of community for the Gubernatorial Buffalo Race Cup. Meanwhile, Regent Artha said that as a commitment to preserving local culture, the district government will continuously support and work to improve the activities of buffalo races in Jembrana.

One of the efforts is by improving the facilities and infrastructure as currently being done at Samblong. Artha hoped all the buffalo race groups to always increase their vivacity in preserving this culture. B N

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Beautiful Procession of devotees at Tanah Lot he pujawali or temple anniversary ceremony at Tanah Lot, Kediri subdistrict, Tabanan, started on Budha Wage Langkir or Wednesday (Nov. 15) and ran for four days ending on November 18th. During the pujawali, Hindu devotees from various regions of Bali thronged the temple at sea.

There were long lines of people coming to pray from morning until night. Dresse mostly in white and carrying gebogan or

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alinese community has a variety of delicious traditional cakes (jaja) being inherent in everyday life. Moreover, their existence remains to survive until now though time has changed.

One of them is Jaja Sumping which always exists through the times. People on the Island of the Gods have various types of sumping whose name corresponds to the name of the additional ingredient.

This cake is made of rice flour filled with fruit inside, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. For example, sumping biu (banana) has additional ingredient of banana, sumping waluh (pumpkin) made from pumpkin, sumping kuud (young coconut flesh), sumping kacang barak (kidney bean) and others. Whatever the additional ingredient is, this cake always makes a miss.

Basically, this cake tastes sticky and sweet. When coupled with the aroma of banana leaves, it results in very distinctive scent. Jaja Sumping never

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canang oblations, beautifying the Tanah Lot tourist attraction, made for a fantastic sight for tourists.

Unavoidably, foreign tourists did not want to miss the chance to photograph this rare and splendid moment and as late afternoon approached the number of tourists increased and they mingled with the devotees on the beach. “Many tourists were waiting for this ceremony so they could enjoy the tourist area with a beautiful sun-

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This place is very much sanctified and sacred to keep the glory of the water itself. Preservation of such beautiful natural brings in a harmonious and natural beauty where the physical (sekala) and psychical (niskala) conditions are still well preserved for the sake of the realization of a prosperous life.

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set”, said Operations Manager of Tanah attraction, Toya Adnyana.

Sometimes both domestic and foreign tourists are willing to wait for all day to get that perfect shot. Foreign tourists are especially amazed to see the Hindu ritual procession. Balinese devotees usually start arriving between 2:00-6:00 in the morning and many of them also enjoy lingering at Tanah Lot. “Understandably, as the tide is low at that time”, added Adnyana.

Toya Adnyana went on to explain that the pujawali started at 01:00 in the morning and continued until 23:00 everyday.

The ceremony was officiated over by one of Tanah Lot’s senior priests Mangku Semudra. “We are assisted by the customary youth club of Beraban village who do devotional works on a rotating schedule by hamlet”, he said.

When the tide is high, the ritual com-

mittee installs a rope in the beji area (center of holy water) to help the devotees get there and back safely. Rubber boats were also available for when the tide is high. In the evenings the public was entertained by a Cenk Blonk puppet show.

On domestic tourist form Surabaya named Mr. Andi, said that he came to Tanah Lot specifically to get a good picture of this ceremony. “ Balinese cultural activities with the coral and ocean as a backdrop make for beautiful photos. Rows of women carrying offerings with the sunset in the background also looks very beautiful”, he said with a big smile. Mr. Andi, one of the domestic tourists from Surabaya admitted to deliberately make a visit to Tanah Lot in order to get a good photo object. “Balinese cultural attractions with coral and ocean backgrounds look very beautiful. Rows of housewives with the background of sunset are remarkably amazing,” he said happily.

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heerfulness, vivacity and togetherness marked the celebration of the third anniversary of the Grand Ixora Kuta Resort (GIKR) on Friday (Nov. 17) where peak of the celebration should be on October 1. Peak of the celebration was filled with rice cone cutting by the owner, Sutrisno Winata, but hand-

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fades in keeping with the passage of time and always survives, even though competing against other emerging cakes.

It is usually presented during the parties or social activities like wedding receptions, tooth filing ceremony, mutual assistance and others. The main ingredients are rice flour, ripe bananas (to taste), coconut milk, sugar, pandan leaves to make the natural aroma and banana leaf to wrap it.

Preparation: first of all, boil coconut milk with pandan leaves, salt,

vanilla and rice flour. Then, mix together until feeling thick and slippery. Then, put on top of the banana according to the measure. On the batter, put slices of banana, jackfruit or other fruit according to taste.

After that, wrap with banana leaf like folding an envelope.

Heat the steamer and put the wrapped jaja sumping batter into the steamer and wait until cooked. Having been cooked, take out and it is now ready to be enjoyed.

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ed over to General Manager Ketut Budhiratmanu.

The atmosphere became more interesting when the staff and employees of Grand Ixora commonly served guests suddenly appeared as kecak dancers who are able to conjure up the atmosphere into more festive. Aside from presenting traditional Balinese arts, the employ-

ees also presented modern dance and Zumba Dance as well as the playback of photographs and the drawing of door prize.

On that happy moment, the management also awarded The Best Employee to Ni Nyoman Werni from housekeeping department and Best Loyalty Award was handed over to Bayu Lesmana. “Approaching the peak, we do spiritual and social activities,” said General Manager Budhiratmanu.

Especially for spiritual activities, Grand Ixora performed pilgrimage to Goa Lawah, Silayukti, and Andakasa Temple divided into two sessions taking place on November 7-8, 2017. Besides, it was held a blood donation by involving the staff, guests and the neighboring hotels. “For social activity, we go to refugee camp of Mount Agung, Karangasem, to donate equipment, clothes, masks, towels and groceries,” he said.

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umbul Park attraction located at Sangeh village, Abiansemal, Badung, presents creative show. The fragmentary show entitled “Mystical Mumbul Water Park” was presented

by Pancer Langiit Studio at Bali Creative Performance Parade in the series of Bali Mandara Nawanatya 2017 at Ksiraarnawa Building, Art Center Denpasar, Saturday (Nov. 18).

Young artists coalesced into the Pancer Langiit Studio came with innovative and maximal appearance. They did not only rely on a strong character of the dance flexibility, but was also supported by distinctive costumes designed very artistically. Besides, they utilized the property in order to create spectacular performances. All that creativities are inseparable from the creative art director, Agung Rahma Putra.

The ritual of Sangeh village community in glorifying water becomes interesting when transformed into dance movement looking esthetic, dynamic and rhythmic.

Presentation of the Pancer Langiit Studio is worth watching and filled with moral messages to improve awareness of the art lovers so as to be more concerned about environmental sustainability.

Sang Oman serving as the narrator delivered the opening dialogue to describe the behavior of some Balinese people that do not care about the environment, so that it results in pollution everywhere. Water as a source of life is not free from pollution due to human behavior using technology products unwisely. Facing such a reality, the Goddess of Water is weeping bitterly.

The next storyline moved into the past that described the contrary conditions. In the period was described where water was so glorified, guarded, preserved and exploited wisely. For example, the emergence of Mumbul Park at Sangeh village is closely associated with the development of Mengwi Kingdom. From the past to the present, the Mumbul Park is known to have the Mandala Tirtha concept becoming the center for Sangeh village community life.

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Nyambutin Ritual, First Time Baby’s Feet Touch The Earth

alinese Hindus commonly practice a number of different rituals as expressions of gratitude for the graces bestowed upon them by God. The nyambutin series of rituals make up one such ceremony that is conducted with sincerity for babies with the hope of having grace bestowed upon the family.

As Jro Mangku Nurata explained, while officiating over a tutug kambuhan ritual recently, Nyambutin or nelubulanin (meaning 3 months) ceremonies are held for babies 105 days after they are born which is 3 months according

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to the Balinese calendar. God is asked to provide protection for the young human. Part of this ceremony includes giving the baby a name and clarifying the meaning of this name. Most notably this is the first time that the baby’s feet are allowed to touch the earth.

“According to Hindu tradition, babies are only allowed to have their feet touch the ground once they are three months old as this is when they start being able to sit up by themselves”, explained Jro Mangku.

The Nyambutin, ceremony said Jro Mangku is a way to welcome the baby into the world and show gratitude in a ritual called pangenteg bayu in which water is given to Mother Earth in the hopes that the baby is given a long life. The Nyambutin ceremony is classified as a Manusa Yadnya (rite of passage) ceremony and is carried out with the hope the baby and their family will be prosperous and have a good life.

The baby’s placenta will usually have been buried in the family yard and it is in this same area that the Nyambutin ceremony is held with the baby’s parents actively taking part in all the rituals involved. This ceremony is dedicated to Bhatara Surya (Lord of the Sun), Ibu Pertiwi (Mother Earth) and Bhatara-Bhatari (deities of the household), explained Jero Mangku Nurata. “The aim is to ask that the baby be guided and safeguarded”, he said.

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Having Fun with the Apes in Sangeh

unny behavior of a swarm of monkeys at Sangeh Nature Reserve, Abiansemal, Badung, remains to become a prominent attraction for tourists. Evidently, since August to mid November 2017, the tourist attraction located at Sangeh vil-

lage is visited by 38,905 tourists both domestic and foreign.

Operations Manager of Sangeh Attraction, Made Sumohon, said that tourists who witnessed the funny behavior of the wildlife averagely reached 100-150 people per day. However, in November

Balinese Arts Featured in Tabanan Fiesta # 1 in Marga

abanan Fiesta #1, held in celebrations of Tabanan’s 524th anniversary was opened in Marga on Sunday (Nov. 12) with a presentation of puppet gender gamelan performed by children from Butratwangi Art Studio, Ole hamlet, Marga Dauh Puri. The Deputy Regent of Tabanan, I Komang Gede Sanjaya was then welcomed with a classical baleganjur gamelan piece entitled ‘Cangak Merengang’, that was performed by children.

Two young boys and two young girls (elementary and junior high) played the puppet gender gamelan and danced according to classical norms. Their Tetekes, kotekean, nguet and tetekep were flawless and were performed full of expression.

Deputy Regent Gede Sanjaya expressed his appreciation of the arts displayed by the community of Marga. “I am very proud and delighted to see these stunning performance arts. There were also Pelangi musical and dance performances, a puppet gamelan from Ole, Bumbung Gebyok from Pinge Village, and Janger from Geluntung bringing many dancers from different art studios in Tabanan together in harmony”, said Deputy Regent Sanjaya.

Such innovations show the public’s enthusiasm for developing the heritages inherited from their ancestors – particularly the youth. The Janger Dance is very rarely performed in public. “I see there is harmony between the male and female dancers. It’s so beautiful and shows their vibrant happiness”, he said.

Chairman of the Committee and sub-district head of Marga, I Gusti Agung Alit Adiatmika, said that he wanted to highlight the creativity of the people of Marga in Tabanan Fiesta # 1, so that people could enjoy presentations from different villages in the sub district that have not been exposed to such entertainment in a long time.

In addition to music and dance performances there was also a also penjor climbing contest, storytelling, kisa making (coconut leaf basket), Balinese dance, canang sari (oblation) making and a Balinese speech contest.

“These are meant to foster a love for and to preserve Balinese culture, especially for our children in Marga so that Balinese culture can continue to be maintained”, he said.

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it jumped quite high up to 400 visitors per day. “The increase in tourist arrivals usually occurs on weekends and religious festivals such as Galungan and Eid-Al-Fitr.

On normal days, daily average reaches 100-150 visitors, but this month shows significant increase,” he said.

According to him, the tourist visit is dominated by European.

By and large, the tour packages visiting Sangeh have previously been to Ubud (Gianyar) and it is resumed to enjoy sunset view at Tanah Lot, Tabanan. “In addition to European, the domestic tourists are also very interested in the existence of the herd of monkeys around this attraction, especially visitors can interact with food like nuts and bananas as well as taking a photo,” he said.

Based on the data, tourist arrivals in August reached 10,553 people. In details, it consists of

6,562 foreign tourists (adult) and 361 foreign tourists (child) as well as 3,248 domestic tourists (adult) and 382 domestic tourists (child).

In September, tourist visits reached 3,603 people. In details, foreign tourists reached 4,798 adults and 112 children, while domestic tourists reached 3,603 adults. In October, tourist visit amounted to 7,232 people, with details of 3,728 adult foreign tourists and 139 children as well as 3,052 adult domestic tourists and 313 children.

Until November 16, 2017, the tourist visit was recorded to reach 12,468 people. In details, they are 1,486 foreign tourists (adult) and 37 children, while domestic tourist amounted to 9,009 adults and 1,936 children. “Until 16 November, the visit has reached approximately 12,000 foreign and domestic tourists,” said Sumohon.

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Bali to Host IMF Annual Meeting, Ngurah Rai Airport Holds Simulation of Terror Action Threat gurah Rai Airport held a simulation of terror threat as part of the 15th anniversary of the International Cooperation in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia. The simulation was carried out by the Bali Police by involving 84 aviation security personnel and Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) of Angkasa Pura I. Police are aggressive in combating terrorist acts having the potential to threaten the security of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. For this simulation activity, Bali Police mobilized all the police elements such as bomb squad, mobile brigade, forensics, Disaster Victim Investigation (DVI) and Indonesia Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (INAFIS). “This exercise is to show

police professionalism in dealing with and combating terrorist attacks,” said Chief of Bali Police, Peter Reinhard Golose.

Director of Operations of Angkasa Pura I, Wendo Asrul Rose, welcomed the exercise. “Moreover, in 2018 Bali will host the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings that will be attended by more than 17,000 delegates, so the preparation of the practice to maintain security is very important,” said Wendo amid the simulation on Friday (Nov. 17).

Heads of state and ministerial level officials and bank governors will be present and all come through Ngurah Rai Airport. Surely this exercise is useful in building coordination among the agencies.

“It is to prove to the world that

we are all ready to welcome the international event, both in terms of security and services,” said Wendo.

The anti-terror simulation initiated by Bali Police involved almost all agencies at Ngurah Rai Airport, such as Angkasa Pura I, Ngurah Rai Air Force Base, Airport Authority for Region IV, Airnav Denpasar Branch, Basarnas and Badung Fire Department. The simulation was also attended by Bali Governor I Made Mangku Pastika, police officers at the level of provincial police and representatives of Consulate General.

“Actually we already have SOP for emergency handling as stated in the Airport Contingency Plan or ACP. Through joint exercise like this, we can also train personnel and procedures, especially in handling the threat of terror acts,” said Wendo.

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ITDC’s 45th Anniversary, Spirit of Change to Achieve Vision ndonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) commemorated the 44th anniversary at Inaya Putri Bali on Saturday (Nov. 18).

Coming with the theme of ‘Beyond the Spirit of Change’ every rank in the company is reminded to continuously foster the spirit of change, so that it can continuously adapt to change, even optimize the opportunities behind the changes.

The changes are to achieve the vision of becoming a world-class tourism destination development company.

Director of ITDC, Abdulbar M. Mansoer, said the government has mandated new tasks for ITDC as the foundation for the company to grow bigger and stronger and transform into a world-class company. “Through the moment of the 44th anniversary, we want to re-assert that without the spirit of change is impossible to realize the growth and achieve the vision,” he said.

The spirit of change, explained M. Mansoer, is wrapped up in the ITDC transformation program

having been going on since last mid-year and the results have begun to be seen through some real progress in the Mandalika. “In addition to the operation of drinking water treatment infrastructure with Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, currently the Nurul Bilad Mosque within the area has been opened since last September. Besides, the road infrastructure in the area along the 6.6 km and the arrangement of Kuta Beach Mandalika are being worked on,” he said.

He said the inauguration of Special Economic Zone (KEK) of Mandalika Tourism by President Joko Widodo on October 20, 2017, will increase the attractiveness of the region as an investment destination. Seven hotels enter the preparatory phase of development that will provide 2,200 rooms by 2019. “As of November 2017, the total investment commitment to Mandalika reaches IDR 12.7 trillion. By the end of this year, ITDC also plans to sign Land Use and Development Agreement (LUDA) covering an area of ​​120 hectares

including the construction of the Mandalika highway circuit complex,” he added.

The company has also started the opportunity to develop new destinations through the business line of Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the development of the area in Singosari Malang and North Bali. Other new business lines planned to officially operate at the end of the year are ITDC Nusantara Property and ITDC Nusantara Utilities. All these advances are evidence of the spirit of change within the company. “The changes in the management of the Nusa Dua also contribute to the increase of the company’s revenue, one of them is through the change of event management,” he added.

The events aimed at promoting the Nusa Dua area this year began to provide significant income such as the Nusa Dua Light Festival and Nusa Dua Fiesta. “Changes in the region’s marketing strategy began to give results. For instance, the signing of cooperation with Xian Lian China and Kyodo News

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Group is expected to increase Chinese and Japanese tourist visit to Nusa Dua,” he explained.

Series of the 44th anniversary commemoration of the ITDC has been held since early November graced with various activities such as thanksgiving party of the company in three locations (Jakarta, Bali and Lombok),

charity of state-owned enterprise (BUMN) for veterans, CSR Weeks consisting of a number of partnership and community development programs in Bali and Mandalika, Town Hall Meetings, Employee Gathering and Gala Dinner filled with various grants rewards for employees.

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IHDN Denpasar Holds Young Intellectual Creation Art tudents of the State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) Denpasar do not only learn about religion and spiritual. Just look at their appearance on the Young Intellectual Creation Art at Wantilan of Sedang customary village, Abiansemal, Badung, Saturday (Nov. 18). The event featured a variety of student cultural creativities by Student Activity Unit (UKM) of IHDN Denpasar.

Students from various faculties presented a wide range of performing arts ranging from traditional arts, innovative to modern arts. A unique one was the presentation of proposing procession (mepadik) pursuant to Balinese Hindu tradition featured into performing arts in the form of theater. Yoga performance, Indonesian traditional dance (Gandrung), and band also received a

warm welcome from the audience.

The classic presentation of Dharmagita is more favored by adult audience. Interestingly, Sedang village community also participated by presenting an opening dance. And as the closing presentation, this state Hindu campus presented colossal drama-dance entitled Tirta Wiwitning Amerta.

This art presentation involved approximately 200 students.

This Young Intellectual Art Creation was opened by Deputy Rector I of IHDN Denpasar, Prof.

I Made Surada, and attended by representatives from the Badung Education Agency representing the Badung regent, Badung police chief, Abiansemal subdistrict head, headman and chief of Sedang customary village and surrounding communities.

Prof. Surada said that IHDN as the property of the Hindus in

Indonesia is obliged to preserve Balinese culture based on Hinduism. Culture and belief as the extension of religious teachings can be a medium to improve the character of society. “Aside from being a vehicle for preserving Balinese culture, this activity also becomes an opportunity for students to create non-academic achievement having the same importance as academic education,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Committee, Ida Bagus Candrawan, said that Young Intellectual Art Creation is the activity in the series of the anniversary of IHDN Denpasar in order to get closer to community. The event is held in various districts / city in Bali in every year. “Next year, the event is planned to be held in Jembrana and Karangasem district,” he said.

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Hoteliers Asked to Cooperate with SMEs aking a hotel eco-friendly requires more than just having the hotel grounds be green. The concept of ‘eco-friendly, needs to be implemented thoughtfully in the daily operations of the entire business. Local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for example should be invited to develop along with the hotel.

“I am grateful to the Denpasar Green Hotel team that has been providing coaching for hotels”, said the Head of Denpasar Tourism Office, M. A. Dezire Mulyani, on Wednesday (Nov. 15) during a meeting with Team Leader of Green Hotel team and Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Gde Palgunadi along with Dr. Ketut Sumadi and other team members.

Mulyani said that hotels and other tourist accomodations, need to pay attention to their environment in the broadest sense of the term. According to the Balinese concept known as Tri Hita Karana, attention should be given to maintaining harmonious relations with the natural environment as well as with other humans and Creator.

In the context of the serious problems that the natural environment is currently facing, waste management must a top priority. Along with the 140 other criteria that comprise the concept of Green Hotels as outlined by the Ministry of Tourism for the City of Denpasar, local culture has been added as an important component. “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should also be added to this list”, said Mulyani.

Hotel management can help to promote Denpasar’s local handy-craft products by displaying them in the rooms, the lobby and other strategic places in their hotel. Such products could include tissue boxes, sculptures, ashtrays, endek cloth and other

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A Chef Who Loves His Passion hef Komang Aryana was born and raised in Bali.

His interest in cooking began at an early age and was influenced by culinary fondness and Bali heritage. His passion made him as an Executive Chef at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

His culinary skills have earned the winner of Black Box Competition, creator of Best Sambal, and Food Truck Competition on the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of Bali Culinary Festive. Furthermore, he is one of the best Chefs in the chain of Archipelago International Hotel to assist and support in promoting Balinese Food at some sister hotels such as Alana Solo, Aston Inn Mataram, and Crimson Hotel

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In his spare time, Komang preferred to cook various kinds of processed seafood for his family or travel with his wife and 2 adorable sons. He is excited to explore the exotic of the famed Island of the Gods.

Amongst other outdoor adventures and nature helps him balance his busy urban lifestyle. “Culinary is a trend that will continue to grow, I believe that culinary is the best way to connect people with each other.”

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Komang loves to share food-related stories and secret recipe through Chef Komang Berbagi Resep on Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center social media accounts. This is the perfect way for him to feel purposeful.

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beach in Southern Bali named the Pandawa Beach.

From the top of the hill, tourists can see the beautiful cobalt blue sea water. When coming into the coastal area, visitors will be greeted by a clean white sand and calm quiet atmosphere. A number of small huts belonging to local people are transformed into stall used to serve visitors. Besides, it is also provided with dozens of benches and umbrellas for visitors wishing to lie down while enjoying the beach atmosphere.

A number of foreign visitors take advantage of the high waves on the beach for surfing, snorkeling, diving and others. There other activities available are such as canoeing and flying by wind-

surfing. Visitors can tray the massage and spa service managed by housewives of local village coalesced into the Family Empowerment and Prosperi t y ( P K K ) . Pandawa Beach offers various intriguing marine Then, visi- tourist activities. tors can also observe directly path with high cliff wall on the the activities of seaweed farm- right and left side. The sand is ers at the Fisherman Village. Af- very soft because it is located ter passing the entrance booth, in the east and you can enjoy visitor will pass the meandering the beautiful sunrise.

hese young artists were not only good at playing Balinese gamelan music instruments, but also skilled in dancing. While playing gamelan instrument, they were also singing. They danced to form a formation, according to the needs of the composition theme. Uniquely, they sometimes described the theme through song, dance, composition, other than through gamelan music.

That’s the action of young artists in the baleganjur gamelan contest for the level of junior

high school, high school and general public throughout Bali held by the government of Badung in a series of Badung Cultural Festival (FSB) XI 2017.

The contest centered at outermost courtyard of Lingga Bhuwana Temple, Badung Civic Center, was also meant to enliven the eighth anniversary of Badung capital, Mangupura.

The baleganjur contest opened on Monday (Nov. 13) lasted for three days. On the first day was the session for junior high school level with five art troupes and high school with seven art troupes. On the second day was featured 15 art troupes from general public category and the third day also presented 15 art troupe of general public category. Appearance of the participants got applause from the audience because they were able

to present the best composition.

Each participant is able to present interesting musical composition and become an attractive show.

Bearers of decorative spears, umbrellas and gebogan (flower and fruit arrangement) commonly appear as complements were presented as the part of the composition, so the display became an intact artistic show. Music with energetic rhythm was followed by dance movements and live art formations.

All the composers also considered the variety of costumes, makeup and provision of additional property to support the atmosphere.

The composition entitled Pemungkas presented huge ogoh-ogoh (papier máché demon) to describe creepy atmosphere. Baleganjur entitled Konta Wijaya and Gatotkaca played various musical striking instruments resulting in strange sounds.

While the baleganjur entitled Jebo Jereng played more tempo, and showed ornaments of musical instruments. Then, the baleganjur entitled Ciung Wenara showed gamelan game without using tempo.

Skillfulness and dexterity are really

required, so the presentation of gamelan art troupe received a remarkable welcome.

This baleganjur contest featured the heroism theme. The form of composition still maintains the structure of gamelan art, but can be developed from tradition (into contemporary version), in accordance with the ability possessed. In other words, gamelan players are allowed to make their own creation with non-traditional instruments. Each participant was given duration for 7-8 minutes

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M. A. Dezire Mulyani, types of crafts that have artistic value. “When guests see these unique objects, they will become interested in buying them”, said Dezire Mulyani.

Also, hotels can contribute to strengthening the economic empowerment of Denpasar’s artisans through Coprporate Social Responsibilty (CSR) programs. “For example, by supporting endek producers in their production process, their woven works can then be displayed in the hotel daily or during special promotional events. Similarly craftspeople can be encouraged to recycle waste into consumer goods”, she added.

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Dezire Mulyani emphasized that it is important that cooperation between the Denpasar Tourism Office and Bali Travel News as organizers, along with Green Hotel and other experts, continues to be supported. “This coaching program will continue in 2018 as it is an effective way of bringing awareness to people about the importance of taking an eco-friendly approach to developing sustainable tourism. Everyone from hotel owners and operators and well as other tourism players and the general public need to address these important issues” affirmed Mulyani.

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andawa Beach is the most unique tourist beach area on the Island of the Gods.

Nestled at Kutuh village, South Kuta subdistrict, or about 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport, it does not only present

various marine tourist attractions, but also serves as the center for the seaweed cultivation. Once traveling, we can see natural scenery and some cultural activities having been carried out for generations since the past time.

Various tourist attractions are offered by the white sandy beach known as the secret beach because it is hidden behind the hills. Local community supported by the government then took an initiative to open the access to Pandawa Beach by splitting the hills. On the sides of the cliff lie some caves where they are filled up with the figures of Pandawa in the Mahabharata epic. This is the origin of the

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I Nyoman Prabawa: Actually, tourism industry is a service industry, where the role of human resources is the spearhead of the success or failure of the industry in addition to qualified products complying with the market demand,” said I Nyoman Prabawa, General Manager of SereS Springs Resort & Spa. “To that end, the improvement of human resource skills in achieving professional staff is a priority in the development of human resources at this hotel, and we have done it since the

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beginning of employee’s recruitment,” added Prabawa.

This Lombok-born man has been in the hospitality industry since the age of 19 years old. At first, he started his career as dishwasher and at the age of 38 years he already occupied the position as General Manager in 2013.

An interesting thing about Prabawa is in improving the quality of human resources at SereS Springs Resort & Spa where the enactment of punishment in the form of fines to all the employees in improving discipline.

Moreover, Prabawa does not hesitate to fine his staff if they break the rules. Surely, this is fair where the disciplined employees will get rewards. Meanwhile, those who are not disciplined will receive punishment, even he was also once imposed with fine.

In educating staff, Prabawa, who is entrusted to be the President Director of PT. Sutra Sejahtera as the owning company of SereS Springs Resort & Spa, will do through informal pattern, where the staff interacting with him will get direction, while formally the management holds the training every week in each

department.

SereS Springs Resort & Spa currently employs 92 people, where 40 percent of them are the surrounding community. “It is a challenge for me because they are averagely graduates of high school. Certainly they will need more education to make them more disciplined and professional. I want they will no longer become spectators but must be able to compete to attain the best in their own region,” affirmed Prabawa who are still single.

SereS Springs Resort & Spa is a luxurious five-star resort whose design was inspired by the culture, traditions and activities being rich in the nuances of Balinese rituals.

It is located in the midst of valleys, rivers, verdant waterfalls, and surrounded by paddy fields in the area of Jukut Paku of Ubud.

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and required to display the whole gamelan composition (kawitan, pengawak, pengetak and penyuwud).

Assessment criteria include the ideas / composition, techniques of gegebug and tetekep, ornamentation, gamelan sound, expression of appearance and compatibility of the gamelan players’ costumes. Meanwhile, the jury panel consisted of Nyoman Sutama, I Wayan Darya, I Made Subandi, I Ketut Lanus and I Ketut Gde Rudita.

Pegumuman Pemenang Lomba Foto Daya Tarik Wisata di Kabupaten Badung 2017 Berdasarkan SK Buapati Badung No.6821/02/HK/2017 ditetapkan Juara Lomba Foto Daya Tarik Wisata di Kabupaten Badung 2017 adalah sebagai berikut: Juara Kategori Pelajar Juara 1 : Putu Arya Duta Adnyana Juara 2 : I Kadek Agus Dodi Wirawan Juara 3 : Made Dwi Sila Adnyana Juara Harapan 1 : Aditya Ridwan Effendy Juara Harapan 2 : I Gde Ngr Brahmantya Pramana

Juara Kategori Mahasiswa Juara 1 : PutuI Gede Uripa Jaya Mahendra Giri Juara 2 : Putu Agus Eka Kurniawan Juara 3 : I Gede Ngurah Artawan Juara Harapan 1 : Made Dwi Ariana Juara Harapan 2 : I Putu Dion Kartika Aryuddi

Juara Kategori Umum Juara 1 : Made Mahendra Putra.SE Juara 2 : Made Yudistira Juara 3 : Wayan Linggar Saputra Juara Harapan 1 : I Wayan Gede Suyoga Juara Harapan 2 : Raka Bujangga

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oinciding with the new moon of the fifth month in Balinese calendar, district government of Bangli organized the Penenang Bayu (tranquilizing) ceremony at Batumadeg Temple Besakih village, on Saturday (Nov. 18). This annual ceremony aims to make a request to the presence of Ida Be-

tara abiding at Batumadeg Temple namely Lord Shiva who has a function in protecting and maintaining the universe and a reminder to the Hindu devotees in order to always maintain and protect the water source throughout Bali as a source of life and agriculture.

Entourage of the Bangli district government was led in person by Regent of Bangli I Made Gianyar accompanied by regional secre-

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n an effort to increase widespread public participation as well as to equate perception in supporting the implementation of democratic election, on Wednesday (Nov. 15) the Bangli National Political Office held a political discussion forum with the theme “Improving political ethics and people’s political participation to realize quality democracy.”

The event was held at Madu Sari Restaurant, Kintamani, attended

tary of Bangli, Ida Bagus Giri Putra, along with leadership agency in the Bangli district government. The most special in this ritual is also witnessed

by Deputy Regent of Karangasem I Wayan Arta Dipa together with the ranks of leadership agency in the scope of Karangasem.

Series of this ceremony was commenced with ngaturang penglukatan to each main shrine, ngayab caru manca sia with the sacrificial by the coordination forum of Bangli Leadership Council, representatives of political parties, headman throughout Bangli district.

Participants of political discussions amounted to 125 people consisting of political party chairmen, subdistrict leadership council as well as headmen across Bangli district. The resource person was from Commander of the 1626/Bangli Military District with the material on ‘Readiness of the 1626/Bangli Military District to help

animals like goats, swans, piglet, turtles, chickens and ducks.

Then, it was resumed with joint prayers led by two Brahmin priest namely Ida Pedanda Made Manggis from Griya Gaga Tamanbali Bangli and Ida Pedanda Buda Nyoman Jelantik from Griya Alangkajeng, Nongan, Karangasem.

As a complement to the series of ceremonies, it was performed mask National Police in order to maintain public order and security during the regional leader election.’

Deputy Chief of Bangli Police spoke with the theme ‘Readiness of Bangli Police in an effort to maintain public order and security during elections’ and Head of the Bangli Electoral Commission (KPU) came with the topic ‘Socialization of Law No. 7/2017 on General Election and Fission of Electoral District.’

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

dance, wayang gedong and rejang dewa dance.

Meanwhile, Regent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar, welcomed the implementation of such political discussion forum, especially before facing the general election for governor and deputy governor of Bali in 2018.

“Hopefully, the active participation, contribution of suggestions and thoughts of the participants in this political discussion forum can provide benefits for the improvement of our knowledge and insight in all fields of politics,” said Gianyar.

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Indonesian Contemporary Artists Embrace Holistic Approach

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rt has always been produced in the context of a given era and the particular conditions that the artist finds themselves in. Whether an artists chooses to produce art which specifically references this era and conditions or whether they choose to focus on more general ideas or even their own feelings and perceptions, the era in which they make their art nonetheless informs their art. Such referencing has become highly conceptualized - some say to the determent of the artistry of art.

As art writer and curator Rain Rosidi explains in the catalogue of the Dari Masa ka Rasa exhibition , modern art was born out of a reaction to the Romantic movement that placed man at the centre of the universe and emphasized imaginary settings and personal feelings with little regard for or reference to the world around them.

Their technical mastery yielded highly realist landscapes and figures yet remained devoid of any commentary on these subjects., which according to critics is the primary task of the artist- to share their perception of conditions and context.

Whereas fine art is fundamentally based on a mastery of technic, as modern art sought to develop more critical approaches to art production this eventually led to contemporary art that increasingly moved so far into the conceptual that techique and aesthetic beauty were often abandoned altogether. In reaction such extreme conditions in the art world, artists Agung Tato (Surabaya), Angga Sukma Permana (Yogyakarta), Agustan (Jakarta), M. Muhlis Lugis (Makasar), and Made Ddwi Kenak Adyana (Bali) have come together to restore balance.

The five artists that make up art collective ‘Segi Tiga’ first joined forces on the campus of ISI Yogyakarta where they were studying for their masters degrees in FIne Arts. Their lengthly and ongoing verbal and graphic exchanges at that time -which naturally were informed by the theoretical basis of their studies, led them to a shared desire to

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comment on the current conditions of contemporary art in Indonesia through their art works. Although each artist came to the table with a different background, style and method, they shared a vision of creating art works that combined critical, conceptual, technical and aesthetic elements, without any of these elements being at the expense of the other.

Humanity has seen various changes in the conditions in which we live and thus our perception of the world and the place of art.

From the cave paintings of early man to the highly conceptual art works in vogue today, art is constantly developing according to the era in which artists live, said Ro-

sidi. It is up to the artist to share their perception of such conditions, which can be done in myriad ways as witnessed by the variety of technics, subject matter and concepts expressed by the five artists in this exhibition.

As Art Writer I Made Susanta Dwitanya eloquently put it in his introductory words of the exhibition catalogue, the title Dari Masa ka Rasa (from era to feeling), can be interpreted as a reference to the personal journey of these five artist from the era or time and space of their formal studies to the feelings they shared with one and other informally on campus. It can also be read as a reference to ‘era’ as the natural cycles of nature from day

to night and season to season that delineate time in space to the personal journey of humans through these cycles of their own personal life.

Or, further still the exhibition title ‘from era to feelings’ can be interpreted as a commentary on Indonesia Contemporary Art, with these five artists serving as representatives of the journey from the ‘era’ of formal or theoretical conceptual explorations of art, to the personal sharing they have been engaged in which led them to more technique-based, personal and critical explorations of their artistic expression.

Perhaps more generally ‘from era to feeling’ can be read as an invitation for all humans to move into their heart space so as to choose a more holistic approach to contemporary conditions so as to find solutions to the challenges we all face.

All five artist show clear technical mastery of the art of painting and although each artist expresses this mastery in their own unique personal style, they also each express a particular vision or commentary on present conditions, whether political, environmental or aesthetic, Despite the strong emphasis on technique and com-

mentary, the basis on which art is founded - aesthetic beauty as an expression of intangible feelings remains a distinct feature in all the art works of ‘Dari Masa ka Rasa’ which is on display at Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur (Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur) until December 31st, 2017.

It is also worth noting that this is the last exhibition of Griya Santrian Gallery’s 15th year running.

This gallery, that has provided a space for Balinese contemporary art to become better known to the public for 15 years, deliberately chose to have their end of year exhibition feature artists from all over Indonesia.

Although this is not the first time that artists from outside Bali have exhibited in this space, this particular exhibition speaks to the increasingly dynamic range of Balinese contemporary art and the national art context that is informed by and which informs art in Bali. Dari Masa Ka Rasa shows a promising start to a new era for Griya Santrian Gallery for its next 15 years, and perhaps for contemporary Indonesia art in general, which may start to embrace both feeling and critical commentary again as a valuable component of the nations art. B N (BTN/sri)

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Gde Palgunadi palgunadigde@yahoo.com okingly, people may analogize the intermarriages between nations, races or whatever the term to ‘milk coffee’ marriage.

It is simply the matter of, sorry, skin color or race. We do not have intention to be racialist.

Indeed, this is the reality. As the name implies, it is only joke that often makes our hearts intrigued.

The term ‘coffee’ applies to dark or brown skin color.

In Bali, it surely refers to Balinese themselves. Some Balinese people have no dark skin or brown skin but clean white.

Meanwhile, the term ‘milk’ refers to strangers. Actually, it could be European, American, Japanese, Australian, Chinese and so forth. In short, they are strangers. However, this mostly refers to the white-skinned, sharp-nosed, blue-eyed, golden-yellow Westerners and so on. Anyway they are from the Caucasus race. These are their physical characterizes.

The ‘coffee’ could be a man or woman and so can the ‘milk’ can be a man and a woman.

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The alumni association of STP Nusa Dua Bali (Estepers) and Estepers Executive Club (EEC) Association organized the third Hospitality Talk entitled ‘Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018’ with the theme of ‘Leveraging Creativity through Emotional Revolution in the Tourism Industry.’ The regular activity held for third time was opened by Deputy Overseas Marketing Division of Ministry of Tourism, Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, at Ayodya Resort, Nusa Dua - Badung, Friday (Nov. 17).

this intermarriage? Similarly, the answer can be joking: ‘to improve the offspring.’ It’s a joking answer. Later on, if the baby is born from the ‘coffee’ side, it can have higher physical characteristics, white skin color, sharp nose and so on. Does it improve the quality of the offspring?

But in truth, if observed, there is certainly a more ‘scientific’ reason of this phenomenon. It is a kind of acculturation, there is a perspective on equality in appreciating each other.

This condition definitely appears not without cause. There are seeds of love broadcast. After that, they are replanted, fertilized, watered and then thrived.

Then, it blooms and then bears fruits. Like the rules of nature, there are seeds that die, wither before having the opportunity to bloom. Some bear fruits tasting sour or bitter. Not all bear sweet fruits.

This kind of trend remains to exist until these days. The motive may be shifting. It is not necessarily about love. There is a business or economic interest inside it. Or maybe there are some other reasons. Most importantly, there must be love, not just transactional marriage for the sake of economic-business interests. So, taking care of a marriage must also be done through synergy. It is the same as maintaining the Bali tourism today.

Various human races exist inside it. There are Balinese, Javanese, English, Australian, Japanese race and so forth. They are multi-religions, multi-races, multi-tribes and so on. It needs proper approach to manage it.

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he seminar of ‘Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018’ was attended by more than 230 participants from various tourism industries, such as leadership and hotel management, travel agency, tourist attraction, academician, businessman, government and others. This seminar presented some experts as speakers such as Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, an expert in tourism, Mr. Matt Gebbie (Director of Asia Pacific),

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Faisal Basri (economic and political observer) and Uun Setiawan (Vice President of Garuda Indonesia for Asia Region).

Chairman of the Hospitality Talk organizer or the Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018 seminar, I Made Ramia Adnyana, said the annual ITO seminar held this year is a continuous contribution of the STP Bali alumni playing an active role in supporting the tourism of Bali and Indonesia as leading sec-

tor.

“The theme of Leveraging Creativity through Emotional Revolution in the Tourism Industry is expected to respond to challenges in emerging industries, such as technological advancement and price competition to bring the expert and well-known speakers,” he said.

This activity, explained Ramia Adnyana, is a medium that becomes an important indicator in Bali and Indonesia to expose the picture or prediction of business map and next year planning, so that the seminar participants gain direction to their business strategy at the right target and maximum potential. “Keynote speakers or resource persons in this seminar provide material exposures on business strategies needed in the development of the tourism industry,” he added.

According to Ramia Adnyana, tourism entrepreneurs must prepare a mature strategy and future business plans that are not only in the form of figures showing the improvement, but must be supported by strategic factors. One of them is the direction of promotion or potential market that will be tackled by the government with consideration of the country’s economic and political situation that affects business growth, the latest tourism trends and accessibility available to the global market. “Results of this seminar are expected to motivate business players to be more confident in facing business competition and challenges in the future,” said Ramia.

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ism, Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, who also became one of the speakers in the seminar, conveyed that tourism is a global industry so the tourism development in Indonesia also applies the indicators of global standards. “Particularly

Bali as part of Indonesia’s tourist destination, I think has done the standardization as well as the implementation of hotel worker certification and standardization of hotel accommodation facilities,” said Pitana. B N (BTN/015)

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Taking Selfie at the Black Bamboo Tower og was descending on Wanagiri village, Sukasada, Buleleng, when we arrived and soon it started to drizzle and cool air swept in, even though it was high noon.

Although the weather was not ideal for taking pictures, we were enthusiastic about taking selfies at the Black Bamboo Tower. This location is one of eight selfie attractions in the customary hamlet of Bhuana Sari, in Wanagiri Village.

The iconic Black Bamboo Tower stands on the edge of a cliff by the side of the road with Lake Bunyan and verdant hills as a backdrop.

Operator of Bhuana Sari customary hamlet, Ketut Darma, said that bamboo belonging to the local customary village was used to make the iconic selfie attraction and that three security guards are on duty everyday to ensure the security of the increasing number of visitors who come to Black Bamboo Tower.

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there is a 80 percent increase in the number of people who come to take pictures here. According to the customary hamlet’s agreement, visitors are charged IDR 15,000 per person to take as many pictures as they want”, explained Darma.

Black Bamboo Tower is not the only selfie attraction at Bhuana Sari customary hamlet. There are four other selfie spots along 15 meters of this road each offering a different style and which support one and other. There are plans to build another one soon so that more visitors can be accommodated. “Security is guaranteed. Yesterday, a subdistrict police chief investigated the location and determined that it was safe”, said Darma. Asah’s hamlet Panji, Ketut Suwena, said that all of the selfie attractions that have been developed over th past 7 years in Wanagiri Village are actually located in protected forest areas.

However, the local villages submitted a request to the National Resources Conservation Agency

(BKSDA) asking that they be allowed to utilize this area. So far, the BKSDA has granted one selfie tourist attraction per customary hamlet.

Wanagiri village has 4 customary hamlets namely; Bhuana Sari, Yeh Ketipat, Asah Panji Kaja, and Asah Panji Kelod.

“In short, of the eight selfie attractions in Wanagiri village, only the ones at Bhuana Sari customary hamlet have been granted permission by the BKSDA. The others have no agreement with the customary village’s selfie-site management group”, said Suwena.

According to Suwena, the BKSDA has limited the number of selfie-sites to four and has stipulated that such sites should not be managed by individuals or private groups as this could lead to jealousy. This limit is also meant to prevent a saturation of such sites as this could create chaos as lead to possible security risks.

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how they should be designed and so forth. So far only Bhuana Sari has been given the ok from the BSKDA”, explained Suwena.

Division Head of Tourist Destinations for the Bali Tourism Office, Ida Bagus Adi Laksana, said he strongly supports local people creating selfie tourist attractions adding that management

issues should be resolved through discussions. Each village should also have clear guidelines so as to prevent the mushrooming of such sites. “Hopefully such guidelines can be made clear by governing bodies that will be established under village authorities. Management groups should be involved”, he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

perience. Sugi Lanus, for example, has successfully developed a number of villages in Bali into tourist attractions, including Nyambu Village.

Headman of Marga Dajan Puri, Made Rasma, said that creating a tourism village by turning people’s homes into homestays needs to take certain things into consideration such providing clean toilets.

“With tourist staying overnight, local residents will not only benefit from renting out rooms but also by selling food for breakfast. Tourists can also mingle with members of the local community like carvers

and decorative plant hobbyists”, added Rasma.

Sugi Lanus explained that people’s homes do not necessarily have to be luxurious but that bathrooms certainly do need to meet the standards of travelers. Lanus showed examples of people’s homes that are rented out to tourists in Japan and other countries. Gede Sumarjaya Linggih said he is ready to help develop this tourism village by developing the charms and culture of Marga Dajan Puri village. BTN (BTN/015)

Re-Launch of Ramayana Commemorative Stamp onsulate General of India, Bali in collaboration with the organizing committee of PAFILA BALIPHEX 2017 re-launched the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Post in India, on Saturday, 18th November 2017 at the Bajra Sandhi Monument, Denpasar.

This stamp edition was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi on 22nd September 2017 in the historic Tulsi Mana Temple, Varanasi. Ramayana finds a special place in Indonesia especially among the people of Bali and hence it is significant that the Government of India thought it fit to re-launch it in Bali.

The Consulate General of India, Bali used the occasion of BALIPHEX 2017. The night of BALIPHEX was held in Bajra Sandhi Monument, Renon for the re-launch of the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp which was attended by

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Secretary General of Indonesian Philatelists Association, Head of Pos Indonesia Bali-Nusa Tenggara, and Head of Bali Communication and Information Office.

The Indian Culture Centre on this occasion, presented a short cultural performance by presenting a Ram Bhajan, a prayer in praise of Lord Rama written by the renowned Indian Poet Tulsi Das in the sixteenth century in Sanskrit. The prayer Shri Ramachandra Kripalu glorifies Lord Rama. The Indian Culture Centre also presented another performance on Lord Rama in which his mother Kaushalya expresses her gratitude for receiving Lord Rama as her son.

On the occasion the Consul General expressed his happiness at being able to perform the re-launch of the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp in Bali and thanked the organizer for giving the Consulate the opportunity and the platform to be able to do so.

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Bugbugan Wants to Become Tourism Village esidnets of Bugbugan hamlet, in Marga Dajan Puri, Marga, Tabanan, want to create a tourism village and things are looking good. A tourism village seminar that took place at the local hamlet hall in Monday (Nov 13) showed their enthusiasm as they welcomed Mangku Nyoman Kandia, Sugi Lanus and a member of the House of Representatives, Gede Sumarjaya Linggih who came to speak on the subject.

The three speakers each provided information about how to develop Bugbugan hamlet into a tourist attraction based on their ex-

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Where to Go...

Pujawali at Sakenan Temple

DENPASAR In the City

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n Saturday (Nov. 11) or Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan, the Hindus performed prayers at Sakenan Temple located at Serangan customary village, South Denpasar. No exception, Mayor I.B Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra along with the agency leaders and staff in the environment of Denpasar municipality also performed prayers at Sakenan Temple coinciding with the peak of pujawali

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aman Puputan Badung (Badung suicide/war square) is so named in remembrance of the “battle” that took place on September 20 th,

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1906 between the King of Badung with his Balinese court and the Dutch who were invading their land. The Balinese people, dressed in full regalia walked graceful into the line of fire of the

ocated on Menjangan’s most southeasterly point, Pos II can be beach-entry or boat-entry, and is usually driftdiving: whether beach or boat, the dives start at 12M, where the white sand slope meets the top of the wall. If there is a current, it is generally north-easterly. Slowly descending along the wall, drifting with the current, to approx 25M (max depth 50M+) we see a profusion of soft corals, sponges, small gorgonians, moray eels and lionfish.

Levelling out at 25M, the current takes us along the wall to the east point of the island, a dramatic area covered in large gorgonians. Here, where we meet the waters travelling down the north-east of Menjangan, there is an upwelling of cold waters from the deep ocean.

This brings with it turtle, Manta Ray, shark, occasional Mola-Mola and other pelagics. We, of course also encounter thermoclines here. Our safety stop is done above the remains of the coral reef (8-12M).

As there is quite a population of Titan Triggerfish in the area, we need to choose our spot carefully. Very occasionally we find that the current is actually heading west. Almost immediately you find an area where, if the conditions are right, you can see pelagics. Descending slowly along the wall, the diversity of reef fish is remarkable: angelfish, anthias, chromis, gobies, scorpionfish. The surface of the wall is full of crevasses, cracks and overhangs which hide many treasures. There is the occasional cave too. BTN

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or temple anniversary.

The joint prayers were officiated over by two Brahmin priests namely Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Telaga and Ida Pedanda Sari Arimbawa. Implementation of the pujawali looked very solemn as accompanied by the sacred dance; mask dance, psalmody and gamelan music. The pujawali

is a form of gratitude implemented by the Denpasar municipality in an effort to continue the development in Denpasar City.

Organizing Committee of the Ritual, Ida Bagus Gede Pidada, said the pujawali at this time used pebangkit as well as pakelem alit to the sea. The anniversary of this time was supported by Denpasar munici-

Dutch army rather than capitulate to the dominating forces.

The date of this event is commemorated every year and Taman Puputan Monument has been erected in the northern

part of Taman Puputan Badung.

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Sakenan Temple is supported

by Kesiman Palace and four customary villages namely the Serangan village as the owner of the area, Pemogan, Kepaon and Kelan customary village.

Headman of Serangan, Wayan Karma, said the pujawali ceremony is routinely held to coincide with Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan taking place for five days and the closing is made on Tuesday. “Hopefully, the pilgrims will not flock to say prayers on the peak or the temple festival right after Kuningan because Ida Bathara will be standby for three days and closed on Tuesday (Nov. 14),” he said. BTN

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angkaragung village, Jembrana is famous for its large expanses of rice fields that are cultivated by the local villagers.. The women in this village, weave a type of traditional Balinese cloththat has very specific and unique motives that are famous worldwide.

This village is also known as the center of traditional art -especially the art of Jegog, which is often performed for visitors.

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istorical heritage of Wasan Temple Site, Puseh Wasan Temple, is located at Blahtanah hamlet, Batuan Kaler, Sukawati, Gianyar. It will be transformed into a spiritual attraction. Some

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Wasan Temple Projected for Spiritual Tourist Attraction time ago, the Bali, NTB, and NTT Archaeological Institute returned to research by taking the position of excavation in the northeast of Wasan Temple Site.

This 24th research stage involved 12 researchers to find the supporting buildings of Wasan Temple. In previous research was found archeological items with fundamental in nature in the form of a temple with stone structure having the foot length of 11 meters, width of 8 meters, and height of 13 meters as well as a pond measuring 22 meters long, 7 meters wide and 3 meters depth.

This research also involved about five supporting devotees (pengempon) of the local temple, especially in the excavation of the land. Once everything is revealed, Wasan Site

located amid the paddy fields of Subak Wasan is projected to be a spiritual tourist attraction. “This research is a continuation of the findings of 2016. At that time was found some structural buildings made of sand stone,” said the Head of the Archaeological Institute for Bali, NTB, and NTT, I Gusti Made Suarbawa.

He has not been able to predict the supporting buildings of the temple. However, in terms of the soil texture, the building is estimated to have been buried during a flash flood disaster. The type of floating soil also indicates if this area was also affected by volcanic ashes from the eruption of Mount Rinjani in Lombok in ancient time.

Suarbawa added that the study was based on the research during the period of 1986 to 2006 that found archaeological remains like the temples with stone construction and a pond having been restored

by Heritage Conservation Agency for Bali, NTB and NTT Region in 2009. The results of the study were followed up with the excavations from 2011 to 2017.

Suarbawa said the complex of Wasan Temple Site is estimated to date from XIII-XIV AD based on statues found on Wasan site, such as four-faced Brahma statue, deity statue and Nandhi statue whose lapels are decorated with skulls.

Besides, it was found the statues

of Ganesha, Lingam-Yoni, statues of embodiments and statues of animals.

The finding of this Wasan Temple site is inseparable from the role of a Dutch researcher, JC Krishman, who first visited the Wasan site in 1950. At that time, he only found the mounds of land and a number of scattered ancient statues. But the temple supporting devotees still used the location for worship by establishing a simple building on it.

A few years later, the Denpasar Archaeological Institute conducted an observation to the site and found some relics of statue. The observation was done by accident. In 1986, the institute was doing research in Cangi, and then on the request of residents, the Denpasar Archaeological Institute team was delivered to Wasan Site.

Priest of the Puseh Wasan, Jro Mangku Wayan Lasia Siaja, 48, said that he supports the research so that people know about the history of Wasan site. Formerly, the Puseh Temple area was still a bush, but after the research it has turned into something like this. “Existence of this temple is very strategic located in the area of Denpasar-Gianyar ​​

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est Bali National Park is a nature conservation area that covers 190 square kilometers with another 580 square kilometers of protected reserve. The park is used for educational, research and recreational purposes and startles the border between the districts of Jembrana and Buleleng. The West Bali National Park is the only place where Bali’s official bird –the Bali starling (jalak bali) can be found in the wild. The park is made up of dry savanna, acacia scrub, lowland forests, mountains forest and some pockets of dense mangrove forest.

Some of the distinctive fauna of the West Bali National Park includes: banteng (Bos javanicus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjac), mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus), rusa (Cervus timorensis), forest cat (Felis bengalensis), grey monkey (Macaca fascicularis), black monkey (Presbytis Criscata), white starling (Stunus melanopterus), yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), orioles (Oriolus chinensis) kingfisher (Halcyon Chloris).

Visitors can access the park by way of Lovina that is 90 minutes away, or though Pemuteran or Gilimanuk both of which are 15 minutes away from one of the park’s entrances. All visitors must check in at one of the two park offices (PHPA) that are located in Cekik Village and Albuan Lalang respectively. Here visitors can further information, purchase an entrance ticket and arrange for a guide guide. BTN

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YOUR REWARDS, YOUR WAY! Not to be missed is Beachwalk “CORNER’S CLUB” – has just launched this year, a special loyalty card programme for Beachwalk Shopping Center’s loyal customers that lets them collect and redeem points with countless special gifts and fantastic vouchers. All you have to do to become a “CORNER’S CLUB” member is just simply do a single purchase of a minimum IDR 50,000 in a single receipt and redeem it at our Customer Service, level 1.

Another advantage of having “CORNER’S CLUB” is, Customers are eligible to have it’s benefits not only in Beachwalk Shopping Center but also at all the Cornerstone malls, those are: fx Sudirman, Jakarta & 23Paskal, Bandung. In addition to customers who already posses “CORNER’S CLUB” can have

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road section, making it possible to become a tourist attraction.

Many foreign tourists had made a visit to this site,” he said.

Tourists from the Netherlands and France came here where they more frequently visited for spiritual tourism purposes. They get information from the internet. However, the tourists often complain about the difficulty to look for the site location. Then, it needs a signboard of Wasan Site. “In the 2000s, the tourists made a visit and stayed overnight to do meditation,” he explained.

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Bali Starts Here. Regularly, visitors always have a chance to be interactively relish the experience and learn more about Balinese culture exclusively from Ubud regency. Every Thursday at our Fountain Stage, level 1 Beachwalk has some variant performances, like Balinese Drama Musical, Bali traditional comedy, making the offerings and the making of Balinese traditional dessert called Jaja Bali.

In addition to entertain our Customers, Beachwalk will also have regular “ACOUS-

TIC EVE” every Wednesday at 7PM . Moreover, there’s also another interactive event called “MEET THE BIRD STARS” will be held on 19th November 2017 at Deck Stage Beachwalk level 1. Customers can meet and experience the interaction with the exotic birds by Bali Bird Park.

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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”. BTN (BTN/r)

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Business and Leisure

Have Nostalgic Moment with Traditional Menus at Warung Kemu’lan ooking for traditional Balinese foods? Once upon a time, come to Warung Kemu’lan at Sibang village, precisely on Jalan Raya Gerih 108, Blumbungan hamlet, Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal, Badung. The location is very strategic between Green School and Green Village.

Warung Kemu’lan is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00.

This restaurant spreads across the area of ​​ 6,400 square meters and the buildings of 1,300 square meters. It offers remarkably different, comfortable and cool atmosphere. Surrounded by many large and small green plants, freshness will encapsulate the familiarity with friends, relatives or family when luxuriating in the menus served. In addition, Warung Kemu’lan is ready for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Uniquely, Warung Kemu’lan is the right place to have nostalgic moment and release longing for having traditional menus being close to nature. Among the menus offered, the most favorite menus are tipat ke salon (rice bag served with assorted vegetables in peanut sauce), batun bedil (ball cake in palm sugar sauce) and mie tabrak (noodle with red chili sauce). The others include nasi sela kemu’lan (yam rice of Kemu’lan typicality), bubur kemulan kesuna cekuh (porridge with garlic and aromatic ginger) and bubur spesial kemu’lan (special porridge).

In addition to the foods, this restaurant also serves a variety of fresh drinks. “We want to invite people to enjoy their nostalgic moment because we present the

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ancient foods. Maybe they once live a difficult life in the past,” said Gusti Nyoman Muriasta, Marketing Manager of Kemu’lan.

In addition, Warung Kemu’lan can also be taken advantage as a place to release the burden for a moment, get away from hustles and bustles in the office and eliminate saturation, so this place is designed to provide simple nuance and relaxing atmosphere. “We are here to help preserve Balinese cuisines as well as to support religious and cultural activities, so the menus provided are related to customary and religious activities,” he said.

He said that Kemu’lan is derived from the word Kemulan.

Philosophically, it is the abode of cremated ancestral spirit. Therefore, the restaurant exudes a positive aura. Meanwhile, the price of various menus on offer is very competitive, starting from IDR 8,000. “The land where the restaurant located belongs to the ancestor. We want to preserve it with productive activities and bring together friends and communities,” he said.

Warung Kemu’lan is designed as a place that maintains traditional values but administered in professional management. Kemu’lan displays traditional cuisines as a flagship product, not only for the locals but also for foreign consumers. Tourists from various countries ever tasted the menus here.

Some ask to directly dine in, while some others dine out. “In Balinese, Kemu’lan is also interpreted as ‘come on, let’s go,’” concluded this friendly man. B N (BTN/015)

Spectacular NYE Buffet for Rp 350.000 nett at SWISS-CAFÉ™

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wiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar, Sanur celebrates the festive season with a range of flavors for guests to enjoy throughout the month of December

2017culminating in a New Year dinner from on Sunday, 31 Dec 2017. “Swiss-Café™ is one of venue will offers a variety of festive menus that will make this

reativity of Balinese people that disseminate programs through the art event is highly admired by the people of Australia. Such a technique is considered unique, so they are curious to find out more about it.

“When I told that Balinese used the arts to disseminate their programs, they were immediately interested. After that, they scheduled a trip to Bali,” said Ni Nengah Budawati, Director of Apik Bali Legal Aid Institute (LBH).

Budawati said the presentation was delivered when representing Bali WCC that spoke in front of Barwon Casa Australia members, some time ago. The Barwon Casa Institute also runs in the same issue concentrating on the protection of women and children, especially the victims of violence. She conveyed that the art also serves as a form of offerings, in addition to entertainment and a medium to convey messages and values to the community.

This woman from Kedisan village, Kintamani, had explained a lot about Bali and Australia having cultural similarities. Therefore, Australians can stay long on the Island of the Gods. “We are honored to be allowed to meet face to face with Aboriginal women, where between Bali and Aborigines also have cultural

a “Goes to Campus” A held event at the International

villa Learning Center (ALC)

Bali Institute of Tourism (STPBI) on Friday (Nov. 17). The ambassador speakers from Avilla Bali con-

sisted of Kade Lasiadi (General Manager of Berry Amour Romantic Villas) and Dian Massita Desiana (Group Business General Manager of BYU). Meanwhile, the event was attended by total of

100 students of the STPBI. The Goes to Campus Activity was held for the umpteenth time.

Each ambassador speaker featured the theme Branding Yourself and Entreleadership and Unique Selling Proposition. Through the theme, Avilla Learning Center invites young people in Bali to prepare themselves for the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, the audience consisting of young generation must understand, so that they have self-confident to be a champion not only in the hospitality industry, but also in all the business lines.

In accordance with the mission of Avilla Bali namely to learn, to grow, and to share happiness, it then established the Avilla Learning Center (ALC) as a place to learn, grow, and share knowledge. On that account, the appointed ambassador speaker is the experienced top leader of Avilla Bali. B N (BTN/015)

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similarities, like the presence of down-to-earth ritual at the birth of the child,” said this advocate.

Departing from such interest, explained Budawati, in the near future the members of Barwon Casa will make a visit to Bali especially to LBH Bali WCC to follow up the meeting in Australia.

They will come to Bali to see and learn through the activities of children, gamelan troupe or art troupes that appear with non-violent messages. “Their presence in Bali will certainly make a visit to tourist objects and stay at hotel or villa,” explained this woman who is also a Balinese dancer. B N (BTN/015)

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‘champaca’ can vary in hue from white to red, though the most common are a soft yellow. Balinese Hindus often add bunga cempaka to their ceremonial offerings for the distinctive yet subtle fragrance of these delightful flowers.

Apart from the beauty and delicate fragrance of its flowers, the wood of the Cempaka tree is often used in carvings and the tree’s roots can be used as medicine to ease the labor process of women giving birth.

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season’s celebrations memorable”.

Said Candra Setiawan, Food & Beverage Manager Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar.

“For the special night, SwissCafé™ offers spectacular NYE Buffet for Rp350.000 nett/person which includes a complimentary Welcome Coktail/Mocktail for each person, for guests who want a slightly different style of celebrating New Year, Balinese Dance Performance will perform special show to entertain guests during the dinner”. Setiawan stressed.

“Our Chefs provide a great collection of New Year’s Eve recipes, including Appetizers (Roasted Vegetables, Nicoise Salad, Seafood & Citrus, Grilled Beef Rib Eye, Roasted Duck Salad, Salad Bar), various soups, a carving station, desserts and also Kid’s Corner”. he added. “Special Early Bird offer 10% off (limited to40 guests), Children rate as normal, for reservations, please call hotel restaurant reservation”. he reccomended. B N (BTN/014)

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hyana Pura University (Undhira) does not only make young generation smart and competent, but also have character. Therefore, the International Bureau of Undhira held joint activities with Japanese language training partners and training placement agency to Japan, the SIKI Bali Foundation. This activity took place at the local campus on Monday (Nov. 13).

This joint activity introduced Japanese culture to Undhira students through the making of Onigiri. It involved a total of 50 students comprising local students and foreign students from St. Andrews University Japan and

Heilbronn University Germany.

They mingled and communicated each other while practicing their Japanese and English. Without exception, there was also the learning of Bahasa Indonesia for foreign students studying at Undhira.

At that time, the event was also filled with dissemination of training programs in Japan for 6 months to 1 year for students, and the opportunity to work in Japan for alumni of Undhira. Overseas training opportunities are conducted to improve insight, get a good work ethic, and improve the mastery of foreign languages.

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tional Bureau of Undhira, Ni Luh Christine Prawita Suyasa, said that social activities in cooperation with SIKI Bali Foundation aims to introduce Japanese culture to the students through the making of Onigiri in the form of togetherness.

“One of the characters developed

by Undhira is global outlook,” he said.

Character, professionalism and going worldwide, explained Luh Christine, are the culmination of the seven characters of Undhira based on self-confidence, integrity and diversity, entrepreneurship and serving leadership. “The Undhira International Bureau seeks to realize that character by fostering relationships and conducting an internationalization program for students,” she said.

Luh Christine added that every semester, Undhira accepts foreign students from Europe and Japan.

Through this activity, it provides the opportunities for students from different countries to improve their knowledge and foreign language skills by joining International Bureau programs. Among them, there is Entrepreneurship in Another Perspective for 1 semester. B N (BTN/015)

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Business and Leisure

Have Nostalgic Moment with Traditional Menus at Warung Kemu’lan ooking for traditional Balinese foods? Once upon a time, come to Warung Kemu’lan at Sibang village, precisely on Jalan Raya Gerih 108, Blumbungan hamlet, Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal, Badung. The location is very strategic between Green School and Green Village.

Warung Kemu’lan is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00.

This restaurant spreads across the area of ​​ 6,400 square meters and the buildings of 1,300 square meters. It offers remarkably different, comfortable and cool atmosphere. Surrounded by many large and small green plants, freshness will encapsulate the familiarity with friends, relatives or family when luxuriating in the menus served. In addition, Warung Kemu’lan is ready for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Uniquely, Warung Kemu’lan is the right place to have nostalgic moment and release longing for having traditional menus being close to nature. Among the menus offered, the most favorite menus are tipat ke salon (rice bag served with assorted vegetables in peanut sauce), batun bedil (ball cake in palm sugar sauce) and mie tabrak (noodle with red chili sauce). The others include nasi sela kemu’lan (yam rice of Kemu’lan typicality), bubur kemulan kesuna cekuh (porridge with garlic and aromatic ginger) and bubur spesial kemu’lan (special porridge).

In addition to the foods, this restaurant also serves a variety of fresh drinks. “We want to invite people to enjoy their nostalgic moment because we present the

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ancient foods. Maybe they once live a difficult life in the past,” said Gusti Nyoman Muriasta, Marketing Manager of Kemu’lan.

In addition, Warung Kemu’lan can also be taken advantage as a place to release the burden for a moment, get away from hustles and bustles in the office and eliminate saturation, so this place is designed to provide simple nuance and relaxing atmosphere. “We are here to help preserve Balinese cuisines as well as to support religious and cultural activities, so the menus provided are related to customary and religious activities,” he said.

He said that Kemu’lan is derived from the word Kemulan.

Philosophically, it is the abode of cremated ancestral spirit. Therefore, the restaurant exudes a positive aura. Meanwhile, the price of various menus on offer is very competitive, starting from IDR 8,000. “The land where the restaurant located belongs to the ancestor. We want to preserve it with productive activities and bring together friends and communities,” he said.

Warung Kemu’lan is designed as a place that maintains traditional values but administered in professional management. Kemu’lan displays traditional cuisines as a flagship product, not only for the locals but also for foreign consumers. Tourists from various countries ever tasted the menus here.

Some ask to directly dine in, while some others dine out. “In Balinese, Kemu’lan is also interpreted as ‘come on, let’s go,’” concluded this friendly man. B N (BTN/015)

Spectacular NYE Buffet for Rp 350.000 nett at SWISS-CAFÉ™

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wiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar, Sanur celebrates the festive season with a range of flavors for guests to enjoy throughout the month of December

2017culminating in a New Year dinner from on Sunday, 31 Dec 2017. “Swiss-Café™ is one of venue will offers a variety of festive menus that will make this

reativity of Balinese people that disseminate programs through the art event is highly admired by the people of Australia. Such a technique is considered unique, so they are curious to find out more about it.

“When I told that Balinese used the arts to disseminate their programs, they were immediately interested. After that, they scheduled a trip to Bali,” said Ni Nengah Budawati, Director of Apik Bali Legal Aid Institute (LBH).

Budawati said the presentation was delivered when representing Bali WCC that spoke in front of Barwon Casa Australia members, some time ago. The Barwon Casa Institute also runs in the same issue concentrating on the protection of women and children, especially the victims of violence. She conveyed that the art also serves as a form of offerings, in addition to entertainment and a medium to convey messages and values to the community.

This woman from Kedisan village, Kintamani, had explained a lot about Bali and Australia having cultural similarities. Therefore, Australians can stay long on the Island of the Gods. “We are honored to be allowed to meet face to face with Aboriginal women, where between Bali and Aborigines also have cultural

a “Goes to Campus” A held event at the International

villa Learning Center (ALC)

Bali Institute of Tourism (STPBI) on Friday (Nov. 17). The ambassador speakers from Avilla Bali con-

sisted of Kade Lasiadi (General Manager of Berry Amour Romantic Villas) and Dian Massita Desiana (Group Business General Manager of BYU). Meanwhile, the event was attended by total of

100 students of the STPBI. The Goes to Campus Activity was held for the umpteenth time.

Each ambassador speaker featured the theme Branding Yourself and Entreleadership and Unique Selling Proposition. Through the theme, Avilla Learning Center invites young people in Bali to prepare themselves for the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, the audience consisting of young generation must understand, so that they have self-confident to be a champion not only in the hospitality industry, but also in all the business lines.

In accordance with the mission of Avilla Bali namely to learn, to grow, and to share happiness, it then established the Avilla Learning Center (ALC) as a place to learn, grow, and share knowledge. On that account, the appointed ambassador speaker is the experienced top leader of Avilla Bali. B N (BTN/015)

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similarities, like the presence of down-to-earth ritual at the birth of the child,” said this advocate.

Departing from such interest, explained Budawati, in the near future the members of Barwon Casa will make a visit to Bali especially to LBH Bali WCC to follow up the meeting in Australia.

They will come to Bali to see and learn through the activities of children, gamelan troupe or art troupes that appear with non-violent messages. “Their presence in Bali will certainly make a visit to tourist objects and stay at hotel or villa,” explained this woman who is also a Balinese dancer. B N (BTN/015)

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‘champaca’ can vary in hue from white to red, though the most common are a soft yellow. Balinese Hindus often add bunga cempaka to their ceremonial offerings for the distinctive yet subtle fragrance of these delightful flowers.

Apart from the beauty and delicate fragrance of its flowers, the wood of the Cempaka tree is often used in carvings and the tree’s roots can be used as medicine to ease the labor process of women giving birth.

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season’s celebrations memorable”.

Said Candra Setiawan, Food & Beverage Manager Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar.

“For the special night, SwissCafé™ offers spectacular NYE Buffet for Rp350.000 nett/person which includes a complimentary Welcome Coktail/Mocktail for each person, for guests who want a slightly different style of celebrating New Year, Balinese Dance Performance will perform special show to entertain guests during the dinner”. Setiawan stressed.

“Our Chefs provide a great collection of New Year’s Eve recipes, including Appetizers (Roasted Vegetables, Nicoise Salad, Seafood & Citrus, Grilled Beef Rib Eye, Roasted Duck Salad, Salad Bar), various soups, a carving station, desserts and also Kid’s Corner”. he added. “Special Early Bird offer 10% off (limited to40 guests), Children rate as normal, for reservations, please call hotel restaurant reservation”. he reccomended. B N (BTN/014)

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hyana Pura University (Undhira) does not only make young generation smart and competent, but also have character. Therefore, the International Bureau of Undhira held joint activities with Japanese language training partners and training placement agency to Japan, the SIKI Bali Foundation. This activity took place at the local campus on Monday (Nov. 13).

This joint activity introduced Japanese culture to Undhira students through the making of Onigiri. It involved a total of 50 students comprising local students and foreign students from St. Andrews University Japan and

Heilbronn University Germany.

They mingled and communicated each other while practicing their Japanese and English. Without exception, there was also the learning of Bahasa Indonesia for foreign students studying at Undhira.

At that time, the event was also filled with dissemination of training programs in Japan for 6 months to 1 year for students, and the opportunity to work in Japan for alumni of Undhira. Overseas training opportunities are conducted to improve insight, get a good work ethic, and improve the mastery of foreign languages.

Coordinator of the Interna-

tional Bureau of Undhira, Ni Luh Christine Prawita Suyasa, said that social activities in cooperation with SIKI Bali Foundation aims to introduce Japanese culture to the students through the making of Onigiri in the form of togetherness.

“One of the characters developed

by Undhira is global outlook,” he said.

Character, professionalism and going worldwide, explained Luh Christine, are the culmination of the seven characters of Undhira based on self-confidence, integrity and diversity, entrepreneurship and serving leadership. “The Undhira International Bureau seeks to realize that character by fostering relationships and conducting an internationalization program for students,” she said.

Luh Christine added that every semester, Undhira accepts foreign students from Europe and Japan.

Through this activity, it provides the opportunities for students from different countries to improve their knowledge and foreign language skills by joining International Bureau programs. Among them, there is Entrepreneurship in Another Perspective for 1 semester. B N (BTN/015)

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Where to Go...

Pujawali at Sakenan Temple

DENPASAR In the City

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Where to Go...

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West Bali National Park JEMBRANA

n Saturday (Nov. 11) or Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan, the Hindus performed prayers at Sakenan Temple located at Serangan customary village, South Denpasar. No exception, Mayor I.B Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra along with the agency leaders and staff in the environment of Denpasar municipality also performed prayers at Sakenan Temple coinciding with the peak of pujawali

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1906 between the King of Badung with his Balinese court and the Dutch who were invading their land. The Balinese people, dressed in full regalia walked graceful into the line of fire of the

ocated on Menjangan’s most southeasterly point, Pos II can be beach-entry or boat-entry, and is usually driftdiving: whether beach or boat, the dives start at 12M, where the white sand slope meets the top of the wall. If there is a current, it is generally north-easterly. Slowly descending along the wall, drifting with the current, to approx 25M (max depth 50M+) we see a profusion of soft corals, sponges, small gorgonians, moray eels and lionfish.

Levelling out at 25M, the current takes us along the wall to the east point of the island, a dramatic area covered in large gorgonians. Here, where we meet the waters travelling down the north-east of Menjangan, there is an upwelling of cold waters from the deep ocean.

This brings with it turtle, Manta Ray, shark, occasional Mola-Mola and other pelagics. We, of course also encounter thermoclines here. Our safety stop is done above the remains of the coral reef (8-12M).

As there is quite a population of Titan Triggerfish in the area, we need to choose our spot carefully. Very occasionally we find that the current is actually heading west. Almost immediately you find an area where, if the conditions are right, you can see pelagics. Descending slowly along the wall, the diversity of reef fish is remarkable: angelfish, anthias, chromis, gobies, scorpionfish. The surface of the wall is full of crevasses, cracks and overhangs which hide many treasures. There is the occasional cave too. BTN

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or temple anniversary.

The joint prayers were officiated over by two Brahmin priests namely Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Telaga and Ida Pedanda Sari Arimbawa. Implementation of the pujawali looked very solemn as accompanied by the sacred dance; mask dance, psalmody and gamelan music. The pujawali

is a form of gratitude implemented by the Denpasar municipality in an effort to continue the development in Denpasar City.

Organizing Committee of the Ritual, Ida Bagus Gede Pidada, said the pujawali at this time used pebangkit as well as pakelem alit to the sea. The anniversary of this time was supported by Denpasar munici-

Dutch army rather than capitulate to the dominating forces.

The date of this event is commemorated every year and Taman Puputan Monument has been erected in the northern

part of Taman Puputan Badung.

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Sakenan Temple is supported

by Kesiman Palace and four customary villages namely the Serangan village as the owner of the area, Pemogan, Kepaon and Kelan customary village.

Headman of Serangan, Wayan Karma, said the pujawali ceremony is routinely held to coincide with Saniscara Kliwon Kuningan taking place for five days and the closing is made on Tuesday. “Hopefully, the pilgrims will not flock to say prayers on the peak or the temple festival right after Kuningan because Ida Bathara will be standby for three days and closed on Tuesday (Nov. 14),” he said. BTN

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angkaragung village, Jembrana is famous for its large expanses of rice fields that are cultivated by the local villagers.. The women in this village, weave a type of traditional Balinese cloththat has very specific and unique motives that are famous worldwide.

This village is also known as the center of traditional art -especially the art of Jegog, which is often performed for visitors.

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istorical heritage of Wasan Temple Site, Puseh Wasan Temple, is located at Blahtanah hamlet, Batuan Kaler, Sukawati, Gianyar. It will be transformed into a spiritual attraction. Some

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Wasan Temple Projected for Spiritual Tourist Attraction time ago, the Bali, NTB, and NTT Archaeological Institute returned to research by taking the position of excavation in the northeast of Wasan Temple Site.

This 24th research stage involved 12 researchers to find the supporting buildings of Wasan Temple. In previous research was found archeological items with fundamental in nature in the form of a temple with stone structure having the foot length of 11 meters, width of 8 meters, and height of 13 meters as well as a pond measuring 22 meters long, 7 meters wide and 3 meters depth.

This research also involved about five supporting devotees (pengempon) of the local temple, especially in the excavation of the land. Once everything is revealed, Wasan Site

located amid the paddy fields of Subak Wasan is projected to be a spiritual tourist attraction. “This research is a continuation of the findings of 2016. At that time was found some structural buildings made of sand stone,” said the Head of the Archaeological Institute for Bali, NTB, and NTT, I Gusti Made Suarbawa.

He has not been able to predict the supporting buildings of the temple. However, in terms of the soil texture, the building is estimated to have been buried during a flash flood disaster. The type of floating soil also indicates if this area was also affected by volcanic ashes from the eruption of Mount Rinjani in Lombok in ancient time.

Suarbawa added that the study was based on the research during the period of 1986 to 2006 that found archaeological remains like the temples with stone construction and a pond having been restored

by Heritage Conservation Agency for Bali, NTB and NTT Region in 2009. The results of the study were followed up with the excavations from 2011 to 2017.

Suarbawa said the complex of Wasan Temple Site is estimated to date from XIII-XIV AD based on statues found on Wasan site, such as four-faced Brahma statue, deity statue and Nandhi statue whose lapels are decorated with skulls.

Besides, it was found the statues

of Ganesha, Lingam-Yoni, statues of embodiments and statues of animals.

The finding of this Wasan Temple site is inseparable from the role of a Dutch researcher, JC Krishman, who first visited the Wasan site in 1950. At that time, he only found the mounds of land and a number of scattered ancient statues. But the temple supporting devotees still used the location for worship by establishing a simple building on it.

A few years later, the Denpasar Archaeological Institute conducted an observation to the site and found some relics of statue. The observation was done by accident. In 1986, the institute was doing research in Cangi, and then on the request of residents, the Denpasar Archaeological Institute team was delivered to Wasan Site.

Priest of the Puseh Wasan, Jro Mangku Wayan Lasia Siaja, 48, said that he supports the research so that people know about the history of Wasan site. Formerly, the Puseh Temple area was still a bush, but after the research it has turned into something like this. “Existence of this temple is very strategic located in the area of Denpasar-Gianyar ​​

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

The Center of Art

est Bali National Park is a nature conservation area that covers 190 square kilometers with another 580 square kilometers of protected reserve. The park is used for educational, research and recreational purposes and startles the border between the districts of Jembrana and Buleleng. The West Bali National Park is the only place where Bali’s official bird –the Bali starling (jalak bali) can be found in the wild. The park is made up of dry savanna, acacia scrub, lowland forests, mountains forest and some pockets of dense mangrove forest.

Some of the distinctive fauna of the West Bali National Park includes: banteng (Bos javanicus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjac), mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus), rusa (Cervus timorensis), forest cat (Felis bengalensis), grey monkey (Macaca fascicularis), black monkey (Presbytis Criscata), white starling (Stunus melanopterus), yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), orioles (Oriolus chinensis) kingfisher (Halcyon Chloris).

Visitors can access the park by way of Lovina that is 90 minutes away, or though Pemuteran or Gilimanuk both of which are 15 minutes away from one of the park’s entrances. All visitors must check in at one of the two park offices (PHPA) that are located in Cekik Village and Albuan Lalang respectively. Here visitors can further information, purchase an entrance ticket and arrange for a guide guide. BTN

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

Feelin’Festive at Beachwalk Shopping Center OLIDAY STARTS HERE! This November Beachwalk Shopping Center is still presenting “FEELIN’ FESTIVE” by highlighting the holiday as well as festive vibes and as usual Beachwalk Shopping Center has bunch of events and promo.

YOUR REWARDS, YOUR WAY! Not to be missed is Beachwalk “CORNER’S CLUB” – has just launched this year, a special loyalty card programme for Beachwalk Shopping Center’s loyal customers that lets them collect and redeem points with countless special gifts and fantastic vouchers. All you have to do to become a “CORNER’S CLUB” member is just simply do a single purchase of a minimum IDR 50,000 in a single receipt and redeem it at our Customer Service, level 1.

Another advantage of having “CORNER’S CLUB” is, Customers are eligible to have it’s benefits not only in Beachwalk Shopping Center but also at all the Cornerstone malls, those are: fx Sudirman, Jakarta & 23Paskal, Bandung. In addition to customers who already posses “CORNER’S CLUB” can have

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road section, making it possible to become a tourist attraction.

Many foreign tourists had made a visit to this site,” he said.

Tourists from the Netherlands and France came here where they more frequently visited for spiritual tourism purposes. They get information from the internet. However, the tourists often complain about the difficulty to look for the site location. Then, it needs a signboard of Wasan Site. “In the 2000s, the tourists made a visit and stayed overnight to do meditation,” he explained.

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

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Don’t miss our festive events during November 2017. “BANTEN TOURISM WEEK 2017” event on 17th-19th November 2017 & “PEACE, LOVE & HARMONY” event on 27th November – 3rd December 2017, Customers can very well informed and learn the experience of the rich of Indonesian traditions and culture. Moreover, there is “BALI ARCH FEST” event on 20th – 26th November 2017, that’s about creative sharing & architecture exhibition. All those events will be held at Beachwalk Fountain Stage, Level 1.

Bali Starts Here. Regularly, visitors always have a chance to be interactively relish the experience and learn more about Balinese culture exclusively from Ubud regency. Every Thursday at our Fountain Stage, level 1 Beachwalk has some variant performances, like Balinese Drama Musical, Bali traditional comedy, making the offerings and the making of Balinese traditional dessert called Jaja Bali.

In addition to entertain our Customers, Beachwalk will also have regular “ACOUS-

TIC EVE” every Wednesday at 7PM . Moreover, there’s also another interactive event called “MEET THE BIRD STARS” will be held on 19th November 2017 at Deck Stage Beachwalk level 1. Customers can meet and experience the interaction with the exotic birds by Bali Bird Park.

Check out Beachwalk Shopping Center new website with a fresh design and totally brand new concept. Several new features added to ease the Customer in accessing our website, such as an interactive floor map feature. Please access our website at www.beachwalkbali. com.

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”. BTN (BTN/r)

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Nov. 24 - Dec. 7, 2017

Business and Leisure

Taking Selfie at the Black Bamboo Tower og was descending on Wanagiri village, Sukasada, Buleleng, when we arrived and soon it started to drizzle and cool air swept in, even though it was high noon.

Although the weather was not ideal for taking pictures, we were enthusiastic about taking selfies at the Black Bamboo Tower. This location is one of eight selfie attractions in the customary hamlet of Bhuana Sari, in Wanagiri Village.

The iconic Black Bamboo Tower stands on the edge of a cliff by the side of the road with Lake Bunyan and verdant hills as a backdrop.

Operator of Bhuana Sari customary hamlet, Ketut Darma, said that bamboo belonging to the local customary village was used to make the iconic selfie attraction and that three security guards are on duty everyday to ensure the security of the increasing number of visitors who come to Black Bamboo Tower.

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there is a 80 percent increase in the number of people who come to take pictures here. According to the customary hamlet’s agreement, visitors are charged IDR 15,000 per person to take as many pictures as they want”, explained Darma.

Black Bamboo Tower is not the only selfie attraction at Bhuana Sari customary hamlet. There are four other selfie spots along 15 meters of this road each offering a different style and which support one and other. There are plans to build another one soon so that more visitors can be accommodated. “Security is guaranteed. Yesterday, a subdistrict police chief investigated the location and determined that it was safe”, said Darma. Asah’s hamlet Panji, Ketut Suwena, said that all of the selfie attractions that have been developed over th past 7 years in Wanagiri Village are actually located in protected forest areas.

However, the local villages submitted a request to the National Resources Conservation Agency

(BKSDA) asking that they be allowed to utilize this area. So far, the BKSDA has granted one selfie tourist attraction per customary hamlet.

Wanagiri village has 4 customary hamlets namely; Bhuana Sari, Yeh Ketipat, Asah Panji Kaja, and Asah Panji Kelod.

“In short, of the eight selfie attractions in Wanagiri village, only the ones at Bhuana Sari customary hamlet have been granted permission by the BKSDA. The others have no agreement with the customary village’s selfie-site management group”, said Suwena.

According to Suwena, the BKSDA has limited the number of selfie-sites to four and has stipulated that such sites should not be managed by individuals or private groups as this could lead to jealousy. This limit is also meant to prevent a saturation of such sites as this could create chaos as lead to possible security risks.

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how they should be designed and so forth. So far only Bhuana Sari has been given the ok from the BSKDA”, explained Suwena.

Division Head of Tourist Destinations for the Bali Tourism Office, Ida Bagus Adi Laksana, said he strongly supports local people creating selfie tourist attractions adding that management

issues should be resolved through discussions. Each village should also have clear guidelines so as to prevent the mushrooming of such sites. “Hopefully such guidelines can be made clear by governing bodies that will be established under village authorities. Management groups should be involved”, he said. BTN (BTN/kmb)

perience. Sugi Lanus, for example, has successfully developed a number of villages in Bali into tourist attractions, including Nyambu Village.

Headman of Marga Dajan Puri, Made Rasma, said that creating a tourism village by turning people’s homes into homestays needs to take certain things into consideration such providing clean toilets.

“With tourist staying overnight, local residents will not only benefit from renting out rooms but also by selling food for breakfast. Tourists can also mingle with members of the local community like carvers

and decorative plant hobbyists”, added Rasma.

Sugi Lanus explained that people’s homes do not necessarily have to be luxurious but that bathrooms certainly do need to meet the standards of travelers. Lanus showed examples of people’s homes that are rented out to tourists in Japan and other countries. Gede Sumarjaya Linggih said he is ready to help develop this tourism village by developing the charms and culture of Marga Dajan Puri village. BTN (BTN/015)

Re-Launch of Ramayana Commemorative Stamp onsulate General of India, Bali in collaboration with the organizing committee of PAFILA BALIPHEX 2017 re-launched the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Post in India, on Saturday, 18th November 2017 at the Bajra Sandhi Monument, Denpasar.

This stamp edition was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi on 22nd September 2017 in the historic Tulsi Mana Temple, Varanasi. Ramayana finds a special place in Indonesia especially among the people of Bali and hence it is significant that the Government of India thought it fit to re-launch it in Bali.

The Consulate General of India, Bali used the occasion of BALIPHEX 2017. The night of BALIPHEX was held in Bajra Sandhi Monument, Renon for the re-launch of the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp which was attended by

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The Indian Culture Centre on this occasion, presented a short cultural performance by presenting a Ram Bhajan, a prayer in praise of Lord Rama written by the renowned Indian Poet Tulsi Das in the sixteenth century in Sanskrit. The prayer Shri Ramachandra Kripalu glorifies Lord Rama. The Indian Culture Centre also presented another performance on Lord Rama in which his mother Kaushalya expresses her gratitude for receiving Lord Rama as her son.

On the occasion the Consul General expressed his happiness at being able to perform the re-launch of the Ramayana Commemorative Stamp in Bali and thanked the organizer for giving the Consulate the opportunity and the platform to be able to do so.

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Bugbugan Wants to Become Tourism Village esidnets of Bugbugan hamlet, in Marga Dajan Puri, Marga, Tabanan, want to create a tourism village and things are looking good. A tourism village seminar that took place at the local hamlet hall in Monday (Nov 13) showed their enthusiasm as they welcomed Mangku Nyoman Kandia, Sugi Lanus and a member of the House of Representatives, Gede Sumarjaya Linggih who came to speak on the subject.

The three speakers each provided information about how to develop Bugbugan hamlet into a tourist attraction based on their ex-

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Gde Palgunadi palgunadigde@yahoo.com okingly, people may analogize the intermarriages between nations, races or whatever the term to ‘milk coffee’ marriage.

It is simply the matter of, sorry, skin color or race. We do not have intention to be racialist.

Indeed, this is the reality. As the name implies, it is only joke that often makes our hearts intrigued.

The term ‘coffee’ applies to dark or brown skin color.

In Bali, it surely refers to Balinese themselves. Some Balinese people have no dark skin or brown skin but clean white.

Meanwhile, the term ‘milk’ refers to strangers. Actually, it could be European, American, Japanese, Australian, Chinese and so forth. In short, they are strangers. However, this mostly refers to the white-skinned, sharp-nosed, blue-eyed, golden-yellow Westerners and so on. Anyway they are from the Caucasus race. These are their physical characterizes.

The ‘coffee’ could be a man or woman and so can the ‘milk’ can be a man and a woman.

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The alumni association of STP Nusa Dua Bali (Estepers) and Estepers Executive Club (EEC) Association organized the third Hospitality Talk entitled ‘Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018’ with the theme of ‘Leveraging Creativity through Emotional Revolution in the Tourism Industry.’ The regular activity held for third time was opened by Deputy Overseas Marketing Division of Ministry of Tourism, Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, at Ayodya Resort, Nusa Dua - Badung, Friday (Nov. 17).

this intermarriage? Similarly, the answer can be joking: ‘to improve the offspring.’ It’s a joking answer. Later on, if the baby is born from the ‘coffee’ side, it can have higher physical characteristics, white skin color, sharp nose and so on. Does it improve the quality of the offspring?

But in truth, if observed, there is certainly a more ‘scientific’ reason of this phenomenon. It is a kind of acculturation, there is a perspective on equality in appreciating each other.

This condition definitely appears not without cause. There are seeds of love broadcast. After that, they are replanted, fertilized, watered and then thrived.

Then, it blooms and then bears fruits. Like the rules of nature, there are seeds that die, wither before having the opportunity to bloom. Some bear fruits tasting sour or bitter. Not all bear sweet fruits.

This kind of trend remains to exist until these days. The motive may be shifting. It is not necessarily about love. There is a business or economic interest inside it. Or maybe there are some other reasons. Most importantly, there must be love, not just transactional marriage for the sake of economic-business interests. So, taking care of a marriage must also be done through synergy. It is the same as maintaining the Bali tourism today.

Various human races exist inside it. There are Balinese, Javanese, English, Australian, Japanese race and so forth. They are multi-religions, multi-races, multi-tribes and so on. It needs proper approach to manage it.

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he seminar of ‘Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018’ was attended by more than 230 participants from various tourism industries, such as leadership and hotel management, travel agency, tourist attraction, academician, businessman, government and others. This seminar presented some experts as speakers such as Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, an expert in tourism, Mr. Matt Gebbie (Director of Asia Pacific),

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Faisal Basri (economic and political observer) and Uun Setiawan (Vice President of Garuda Indonesia for Asia Region).

Chairman of the Hospitality Talk organizer or the Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2018 seminar, I Made Ramia Adnyana, said the annual ITO seminar held this year is a continuous contribution of the STP Bali alumni playing an active role in supporting the tourism of Bali and Indonesia as leading sec-

tor.

“The theme of Leveraging Creativity through Emotional Revolution in the Tourism Industry is expected to respond to challenges in emerging industries, such as technological advancement and price competition to bring the expert and well-known speakers,” he said.

This activity, explained Ramia Adnyana, is a medium that becomes an important indicator in Bali and Indonesia to expose the picture or prediction of business map and next year planning, so that the seminar participants gain direction to their business strategy at the right target and maximum potential. “Keynote speakers or resource persons in this seminar provide material exposures on business strategies needed in the development of the tourism industry,” he added.

According to Ramia Adnyana, tourism entrepreneurs must prepare a mature strategy and future business plans that are not only in the form of figures showing the improvement, but must be supported by strategic factors. One of them is the direction of promotion or potential market that will be tackled by the government with consideration of the country’s economic and political situation that affects business growth, the latest tourism trends and accessibility available to the global market. “Results of this seminar are expected to motivate business players to be more confident in facing business competition and challenges in the future,” said Ramia.

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ism, Prof. Dr. I Gde Pitana, who also became one of the speakers in the seminar, conveyed that tourism is a global industry so the tourism development in Indonesia also applies the indicators of global standards. “Particularly

Bali as part of Indonesia’s tourist destination, I think has done the standardization as well as the implementation of hotel worker certification and standardization of hotel accommodation facilities,” said Pitana. B N (BTN/015)

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Indonesian Contemporary Artists Embrace Holistic Approach

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rt has always been produced in the context of a given era and the particular conditions that the artist finds themselves in. Whether an artists chooses to produce art which specifically references this era and conditions or whether they choose to focus on more general ideas or even their own feelings and perceptions, the era in which they make their art nonetheless informs their art. Such referencing has become highly conceptualized - some say to the determent of the artistry of art.

As art writer and curator Rain Rosidi explains in the catalogue of the Dari Masa ka Rasa exhibition , modern art was born out of a reaction to the Romantic movement that placed man at the centre of the universe and emphasized imaginary settings and personal feelings with little regard for or reference to the world around them.

Their technical mastery yielded highly realist landscapes and figures yet remained devoid of any commentary on these subjects., which according to critics is the primary task of the artist- to share their perception of conditions and context.

Whereas fine art is fundamentally based on a mastery of technic, as modern art sought to develop more critical approaches to art production this eventually led to contemporary art that increasingly moved so far into the conceptual that techique and aesthetic beauty were often abandoned altogether. In reaction such extreme conditions in the art world, artists Agung Tato (Surabaya), Angga Sukma Permana (Yogyakarta), Agustan (Jakarta), M. Muhlis Lugis (Makasar), and Made Ddwi Kenak Adyana (Bali) have come together to restore balance.

The five artists that make up art collective ‘Segi Tiga’ first joined forces on the campus of ISI Yogyakarta where they were studying for their masters degrees in FIne Arts. Their lengthly and ongoing verbal and graphic exchanges at that time -which naturally were informed by the theoretical basis of their studies, led them to a shared desire to

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comment on the current conditions of contemporary art in Indonesia through their art works. Although each artist came to the table with a different background, style and method, they shared a vision of creating art works that combined critical, conceptual, technical and aesthetic elements, without any of these elements being at the expense of the other.

Humanity has seen various changes in the conditions in which we live and thus our perception of the world and the place of art.

From the cave paintings of early man to the highly conceptual art works in vogue today, art is constantly developing according to the era in which artists live, said Ro-

sidi. It is up to the artist to share their perception of such conditions, which can be done in myriad ways as witnessed by the variety of technics, subject matter and concepts expressed by the five artists in this exhibition.

As Art Writer I Made Susanta Dwitanya eloquently put it in his introductory words of the exhibition catalogue, the title Dari Masa ka Rasa (from era to feeling), can be interpreted as a reference to the personal journey of these five artist from the era or time and space of their formal studies to the feelings they shared with one and other informally on campus. It can also be read as a reference to ‘era’ as the natural cycles of nature from day

to night and season to season that delineate time in space to the personal journey of humans through these cycles of their own personal life.

Or, further still the exhibition title ‘from era to feelings’ can be interpreted as a commentary on Indonesia Contemporary Art, with these five artists serving as representatives of the journey from the ‘era’ of formal or theoretical conceptual explorations of art, to the personal sharing they have been engaged in which led them to more technique-based, personal and critical explorations of their artistic expression.

Perhaps more generally ‘from era to feeling’ can be read as an invitation for all humans to move into their heart space so as to choose a more holistic approach to contemporary conditions so as to find solutions to the challenges we all face.

All five artist show clear technical mastery of the art of painting and although each artist expresses this mastery in their own unique personal style, they also each express a particular vision or commentary on present conditions, whether political, environmental or aesthetic, Despite the strong emphasis on technique and com-

mentary, the basis on which art is founded - aesthetic beauty as an expression of intangible feelings remains a distinct feature in all the art works of ‘Dari Masa ka Rasa’ which is on display at Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur (Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur) until December 31st, 2017.

It is also worth noting that this is the last exhibition of Griya Santrian Gallery’s 15th year running.

This gallery, that has provided a space for Balinese contemporary art to become better known to the public for 15 years, deliberately chose to have their end of year exhibition feature artists from all over Indonesia.

Although this is not the first time that artists from outside Bali have exhibited in this space, this particular exhibition speaks to the increasingly dynamic range of Balinese contemporary art and the national art context that is informed by and which informs art in Bali. Dari Masa Ka Rasa shows a promising start to a new era for Griya Santrian Gallery for its next 15 years, and perhaps for contemporary Indonesia art in general, which may start to embrace both feeling and critical commentary again as a valuable component of the nations art. B N (BTN/sri)

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Hoteliers Asked to Cooperate with SMEs aking a hotel eco-friendly requires more than just having the hotel grounds be green. The concept of ‘eco-friendly, needs to be implemented thoughtfully in the daily operations of the entire business. Local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for example should be invited to develop along with the hotel.

“I am grateful to the Denpasar Green Hotel team that has been providing coaching for hotels”, said the Head of Denpasar Tourism Office, M. A. Dezire Mulyani, on Wednesday (Nov. 15) during a meeting with Team Leader of Green Hotel team and Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Gde Palgunadi along with Dr. Ketut Sumadi and other team members.

Mulyani said that hotels and other tourist accomodations, need to pay attention to their environment in the broadest sense of the term. According to the Balinese concept known as Tri Hita Karana, attention should be given to maintaining harmonious relations with the natural environment as well as with other humans and Creator.

In the context of the serious problems that the natural environment is currently facing, waste management must a top priority. Along with the 140 other criteria that comprise the concept of Green Hotels as outlined by the Ministry of Tourism for the City of Denpasar, local culture has been added as an important component. “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should also be added to this list”, said Mulyani.

Hotel management can help to promote Denpasar’s local handy-craft products by displaying them in the rooms, the lobby and other strategic places in their hotel. Such products could include tissue boxes, sculptures, ashtrays, endek cloth and other

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A Chef Who Loves His Passion hef Komang Aryana was born and raised in Bali.

His interest in cooking began at an early age and was influenced by culinary fondness and Bali heritage. His passion made him as an Executive Chef at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

His culinary skills have earned the winner of Black Box Competition, creator of Best Sambal, and Food Truck Competition on the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of Bali Culinary Festive. Furthermore, he is one of the best Chefs in the chain of Archipelago International Hotel to assist and support in promoting Balinese Food at some sister hotels such as Alana Solo, Aston Inn Mataram, and Crimson Hotel

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In his spare time, Komang preferred to cook various kinds of processed seafood for his family or travel with his wife and 2 adorable sons. He is excited to explore the exotic of the famed Island of the Gods.

Amongst other outdoor adventures and nature helps him balance his busy urban lifestyle. “Culinary is a trend that will continue to grow, I believe that culinary is the best way to connect people with each other.”

Komang stressed.

Komang loves to share food-related stories and secret recipe through Chef Komang Berbagi Resep on Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center social media accounts. This is the perfect way for him to feel purposeful.

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beach in Southern Bali named the Pandawa Beach.

From the top of the hill, tourists can see the beautiful cobalt blue sea water. When coming into the coastal area, visitors will be greeted by a clean white sand and calm quiet atmosphere. A number of small huts belonging to local people are transformed into stall used to serve visitors. Besides, it is also provided with dozens of benches and umbrellas for visitors wishing to lie down while enjoying the beach atmosphere.

A number of foreign visitors take advantage of the high waves on the beach for surfing, snorkeling, diving and others. There other activities available are such as canoeing and flying by wind-

surfing. Visitors can tray the massage and spa service managed by housewives of local village coalesced into the Family Empowerment and Prosperi t y ( P K K ) . Pandawa Beach offers various intriguing marine Then, visi- tourist activities. tors can also observe directly path with high cliff wall on the the activities of seaweed farm- right and left side. The sand is ers at the Fisherman Village. Af- very soft because it is located ter passing the entrance booth, in the east and you can enjoy visitor will pass the meandering the beautiful sunrise.

hese young artists were not only good at playing Balinese gamelan music instruments, but also skilled in dancing. While playing gamelan instrument, they were also singing. They danced to form a formation, according to the needs of the composition theme. Uniquely, they sometimes described the theme through song, dance, composition, other than through gamelan music.

That’s the action of young artists in the baleganjur gamelan contest for the level of junior

high school, high school and general public throughout Bali held by the government of Badung in a series of Badung Cultural Festival (FSB) XI 2017.

The contest centered at outermost courtyard of Lingga Bhuwana Temple, Badung Civic Center, was also meant to enliven the eighth anniversary of Badung capital, Mangupura.

The baleganjur contest opened on Monday (Nov. 13) lasted for three days. On the first day was the session for junior high school level with five art troupes and high school with seven art troupes. On the second day was featured 15 art troupes from general public category and the third day also presented 15 art troupe of general public category. Appearance of the participants got applause from the audience because they were able

to present the best composition.

Each participant is able to present interesting musical composition and become an attractive show.

Bearers of decorative spears, umbrellas and gebogan (flower and fruit arrangement) commonly appear as complements were presented as the part of the composition, so the display became an intact artistic show. Music with energetic rhythm was followed by dance movements and live art formations.

All the composers also considered the variety of costumes, makeup and provision of additional property to support the atmosphere.

The composition entitled Pemungkas presented huge ogoh-ogoh (papier máché demon) to describe creepy atmosphere. Baleganjur entitled Konta Wijaya and Gatotkaca played various musical striking instruments resulting in strange sounds.

While the baleganjur entitled Jebo Jereng played more tempo, and showed ornaments of musical instruments. Then, the baleganjur entitled Ciung Wenara showed gamelan game without using tempo.

Skillfulness and dexterity are really

required, so the presentation of gamelan art troupe received a remarkable welcome.

This baleganjur contest featured the heroism theme. The form of composition still maintains the structure of gamelan art, but can be developed from tradition (into contemporary version), in accordance with the ability possessed. In other words, gamelan players are allowed to make their own creation with non-traditional instruments. Each participant was given duration for 7-8 minutes

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M. A. Dezire Mulyani, types of crafts that have artistic value. “When guests see these unique objects, they will become interested in buying them”, said Dezire Mulyani.

Also, hotels can contribute to strengthening the economic empowerment of Denpasar’s artisans through Coprporate Social Responsibilty (CSR) programs. “For example, by supporting endek producers in their production process, their woven works can then be displayed in the hotel daily or during special promotional events. Similarly craftspeople can be encouraged to recycle waste into consumer goods”, she added.

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Dezire Mulyani emphasized that it is important that cooperation between the Denpasar Tourism Office and Bali Travel News as organizers, along with Green Hotel and other experts, continues to be supported. “This coaching program will continue in 2018 as it is an effective way of bringing awareness to people about the importance of taking an eco-friendly approach to developing sustainable tourism. Everyone from hotel owners and operators and well as other tourism players and the general public need to address these important issues” affirmed Mulyani.

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andawa Beach is the most unique tourist beach area on the Island of the Gods.

Nestled at Kutuh village, South Kuta subdistrict, or about 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport, it does not only present

various marine tourist attractions, but also serves as the center for the seaweed cultivation. Once traveling, we can see natural scenery and some cultural activities having been carried out for generations since the past time.

Various tourist attractions are offered by the white sandy beach known as the secret beach because it is hidden behind the hills. Local community supported by the government then took an initiative to open the access to Pandawa Beach by splitting the hills. On the sides of the cliff lie some caves where they are filled up with the figures of Pandawa in the Mahabharata epic. This is the origin of the

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I Nyoman Prabawa: Actually, tourism industry is a service industry, where the role of human resources is the spearhead of the success or failure of the industry in addition to qualified products complying with the market demand,” said I Nyoman Prabawa, General Manager of SereS Springs Resort & Spa. “To that end, the improvement of human resource skills in achieving professional staff is a priority in the development of human resources at this hotel, and we have done it since the

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beginning of employee’s recruitment,” added Prabawa.

This Lombok-born man has been in the hospitality industry since the age of 19 years old. At first, he started his career as dishwasher and at the age of 38 years he already occupied the position as General Manager in 2013.

An interesting thing about Prabawa is in improving the quality of human resources at SereS Springs Resort & Spa where the enactment of punishment in the form of fines to all the employees in improving discipline.

Moreover, Prabawa does not hesitate to fine his staff if they break the rules. Surely, this is fair where the disciplined employees will get rewards. Meanwhile, those who are not disciplined will receive punishment, even he was also once imposed with fine.

In educating staff, Prabawa, who is entrusted to be the President Director of PT. Sutra Sejahtera as the owning company of SereS Springs Resort & Spa, will do through informal pattern, where the staff interacting with him will get direction, while formally the management holds the training every week in each

department.

SereS Springs Resort & Spa currently employs 92 people, where 40 percent of them are the surrounding community. “It is a challenge for me because they are averagely graduates of high school. Certainly they will need more education to make them more disciplined and professional. I want they will no longer become spectators but must be able to compete to attain the best in their own region,” affirmed Prabawa who are still single.

SereS Springs Resort & Spa is a luxurious five-star resort whose design was inspired by the culture, traditions and activities being rich in the nuances of Balinese rituals.

It is located in the midst of valleys, rivers, verdant waterfalls, and surrounded by paddy fields in the area of Jukut Paku of Ubud.

The resort was carefully and uniquely designed through the embodiment of Balinese architectural style and the layout is evident throughout this hotel environment where it always refers to the implementation of Tri Hita Karana (THK) concept of harmony and balance supported by harmonious relation of humans with fellow humans, nature and God. (BTN/014)

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and required to display the whole gamelan composition (kawitan, pengawak, pengetak and penyuwud).

Assessment criteria include the ideas / composition, techniques of gegebug and tetekep, ornamentation, gamelan sound, expression of appearance and compatibility of the gamelan players’ costumes. Meanwhile, the jury panel consisted of Nyoman Sutama, I Wayan Darya, I Made Subandi, I Ketut Lanus and I Ketut Gde Rudita.

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Juara Kategori Mahasiswa Juara 1 : PutuI Gede Uripa Jaya Mahendra Giri Juara 2 : Putu Agus Eka Kurniawan Juara 3 : I Gede Ngurah Artawan Juara Harapan 1 : Made Dwi Ariana Juara Harapan 2 : I Putu Dion Kartika Aryuddi

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oinciding with the new moon of the fifth month in Balinese calendar, district government of Bangli organized the Penenang Bayu (tranquilizing) ceremony at Batumadeg Temple Besakih village, on Saturday (Nov. 18). This annual ceremony aims to make a request to the presence of Ida Be-

tara abiding at Batumadeg Temple namely Lord Shiva who has a function in protecting and maintaining the universe and a reminder to the Hindu devotees in order to always maintain and protect the water source throughout Bali as a source of life and agriculture.

Entourage of the Bangli district government was led in person by Regent of Bangli I Made Gianyar accompanied by regional secre-

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n an effort to increase widespread public participation as well as to equate perception in supporting the implementation of democratic election, on Wednesday (Nov. 15) the Bangli National Political Office held a political discussion forum with the theme “Improving political ethics and people’s political participation to realize quality democracy.”

The event was held at Madu Sari Restaurant, Kintamani, attended

tary of Bangli, Ida Bagus Giri Putra, along with leadership agency in the Bangli district government. The most special in this ritual is also witnessed

by Deputy Regent of Karangasem I Wayan Arta Dipa together with the ranks of leadership agency in the scope of Karangasem.

Series of this ceremony was commenced with ngaturang penglukatan to each main shrine, ngayab caru manca sia with the sacrificial by the coordination forum of Bangli Leadership Council, representatives of political parties, headman throughout Bangli district.

Participants of political discussions amounted to 125 people consisting of political party chairmen, subdistrict leadership council as well as headmen across Bangli district. The resource person was from Commander of the 1626/Bangli Military District with the material on ‘Readiness of the 1626/Bangli Military District to help

animals like goats, swans, piglet, turtles, chickens and ducks.

Then, it was resumed with joint prayers led by two Brahmin priest namely Ida Pedanda Made Manggis from Griya Gaga Tamanbali Bangli and Ida Pedanda Buda Nyoman Jelantik from Griya Alangkajeng, Nongan, Karangasem.

As a complement to the series of ceremonies, it was performed mask National Police in order to maintain public order and security during the regional leader election.’

Deputy Chief of Bangli Police spoke with the theme ‘Readiness of Bangli Police in an effort to maintain public order and security during elections’ and Head of the Bangli Electoral Commission (KPU) came with the topic ‘Socialization of Law No. 7/2017 on General Election and Fission of Electoral District.’

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dance, wayang gedong and rejang dewa dance.

Meanwhile, Regent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar, welcomed the implementation of such political discussion forum, especially before facing the general election for governor and deputy governor of Bali in 2018.

“Hopefully, the active participation, contribution of suggestions and thoughts of the participants in this political discussion forum can provide benefits for the improvement of our knowledge and insight in all fields of politics,” said Gianyar.

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Nyambutin Ritual, First Time Baby’s Feet Touch The Earth

alinese Hindus commonly practice a number of different rituals as expressions of gratitude for the graces bestowed upon them by God. The nyambutin series of rituals make up one such ceremony that is conducted with sincerity for babies with the hope of having grace bestowed upon the family.

As Jro Mangku Nurata explained, while officiating over a tutug kambuhan ritual recently, Nyambutin or nelubulanin (meaning 3 months) ceremonies are held for babies 105 days after they are born which is 3 months according

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to the Balinese calendar. God is asked to provide protection for the young human. Part of this ceremony includes giving the baby a name and clarifying the meaning of this name. Most notably this is the first time that the baby’s feet are allowed to touch the earth.

“According to Hindu tradition, babies are only allowed to have their feet touch the ground once they are three months old as this is when they start being able to sit up by themselves”, explained Jro Mangku.

The Nyambutin, ceremony said Jro Mangku is a way to welcome the baby into the world and show gratitude in a ritual called pangenteg bayu in which water is given to Mother Earth in the hopes that the baby is given a long life. The Nyambutin ceremony is classified as a Manusa Yadnya (rite of passage) ceremony and is carried out with the hope the baby and their family will be prosperous and have a good life.

The baby’s placenta will usually have been buried in the family yard and it is in this same area that the Nyambutin ceremony is held with the baby’s parents actively taking part in all the rituals involved. This ceremony is dedicated to Bhatara Surya (Lord of the Sun), Ibu Pertiwi (Mother Earth) and Bhatara-Bhatari (deities of the household), explained Jero Mangku Nurata. “The aim is to ask that the baby be guided and safeguarded”, he said.

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unny behavior of a swarm of monkeys at Sangeh Nature Reserve, Abiansemal, Badung, remains to become a prominent attraction for tourists. Evidently, since August to mid November 2017, the tourist attraction located at Sangeh vil-

lage is visited by 38,905 tourists both domestic and foreign.

Operations Manager of Sangeh Attraction, Made Sumohon, said that tourists who witnessed the funny behavior of the wildlife averagely reached 100-150 people per day. However, in November

Balinese Arts Featured in Tabanan Fiesta # 1 in Marga

abanan Fiesta #1, held in celebrations of Tabanan’s 524th anniversary was opened in Marga on Sunday (Nov. 12) with a presentation of puppet gender gamelan performed by children from Butratwangi Art Studio, Ole hamlet, Marga Dauh Puri. The Deputy Regent of Tabanan, I Komang Gede Sanjaya was then welcomed with a classical baleganjur gamelan piece entitled ‘Cangak Merengang’, that was performed by children.

Two young boys and two young girls (elementary and junior high) played the puppet gender gamelan and danced according to classical norms. Their Tetekes, kotekean, nguet and tetekep were flawless and were performed full of expression.

Deputy Regent Gede Sanjaya expressed his appreciation of the arts displayed by the community of Marga. “I am very proud and delighted to see these stunning performance arts. There were also Pelangi musical and dance performances, a puppet gamelan from Ole, Bumbung Gebyok from Pinge Village, and Janger from Geluntung bringing many dancers from different art studios in Tabanan together in harmony”, said Deputy Regent Sanjaya.

Such innovations show the public’s enthusiasm for developing the heritages inherited from their ancestors – particularly the youth. The Janger Dance is very rarely performed in public. “I see there is harmony between the male and female dancers. It’s so beautiful and shows their vibrant happiness”, he said.

Chairman of the Committee and sub-district head of Marga, I Gusti Agung Alit Adiatmika, said that he wanted to highlight the creativity of the people of Marga in Tabanan Fiesta # 1, so that people could enjoy presentations from different villages in the sub district that have not been exposed to such entertainment in a long time.

In addition to music and dance performances there was also a also penjor climbing contest, storytelling, kisa making (coconut leaf basket), Balinese dance, canang sari (oblation) making and a Balinese speech contest.

“These are meant to foster a love for and to preserve Balinese culture, especially for our children in Marga so that Balinese culture can continue to be maintained”, he said.

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it jumped quite high up to 400 visitors per day. “The increase in tourist arrivals usually occurs on weekends and religious festivals such as Galungan and Eid-Al-Fitr.

On normal days, daily average reaches 100-150 visitors, but this month shows significant increase,” he said.

According to him, the tourist visit is dominated by European.

By and large, the tour packages visiting Sangeh have previously been to Ubud (Gianyar) and it is resumed to enjoy sunset view at Tanah Lot, Tabanan. “In addition to European, the domestic tourists are also very interested in the existence of the herd of monkeys around this attraction, especially visitors can interact with food like nuts and bananas as well as taking a photo,” he said.

Based on the data, tourist arrivals in August reached 10,553 people. In details, it consists of

6,562 foreign tourists (adult) and 361 foreign tourists (child) as well as 3,248 domestic tourists (adult) and 382 domestic tourists (child).

In September, tourist visits reached 3,603 people. In details, foreign tourists reached 4,798 adults and 112 children, while domestic tourists reached 3,603 adults. In October, tourist visit amounted to 7,232 people, with details of 3,728 adult foreign tourists and 139 children as well as 3,052 adult domestic tourists and 313 children.

Until November 16, 2017, the tourist visit was recorded to reach 12,468 people. In details, they are 1,486 foreign tourists (adult) and 37 children, while domestic tourist amounted to 9,009 adults and 1,936 children. “Until 16 November, the visit has reached approximately 12,000 foreign and domestic tourists,” said Sumohon.

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Bali to Host IMF Annual Meeting, Ngurah Rai Airport Holds Simulation of Terror Action Threat gurah Rai Airport held a simulation of terror threat as part of the 15th anniversary of the International Cooperation in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia. The simulation was carried out by the Bali Police by involving 84 aviation security personnel and Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) of Angkasa Pura I. Police are aggressive in combating terrorist acts having the potential to threaten the security of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. For this simulation activity, Bali Police mobilized all the police elements such as bomb squad, mobile brigade, forensics, Disaster Victim Investigation (DVI) and Indonesia Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (INAFIS). “This exercise is to show

police professionalism in dealing with and combating terrorist attacks,” said Chief of Bali Police, Peter Reinhard Golose.

Director of Operations of Angkasa Pura I, Wendo Asrul Rose, welcomed the exercise. “Moreover, in 2018 Bali will host the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings that will be attended by more than 17,000 delegates, so the preparation of the practice to maintain security is very important,” said Wendo amid the simulation on Friday (Nov. 17).

Heads of state and ministerial level officials and bank governors will be present and all come through Ngurah Rai Airport. Surely this exercise is useful in building coordination among the agencies.

“It is to prove to the world that

we are all ready to welcome the international event, both in terms of security and services,” said Wendo.

The anti-terror simulation initiated by Bali Police involved almost all agencies at Ngurah Rai Airport, such as Angkasa Pura I, Ngurah Rai Air Force Base, Airport Authority for Region IV, Airnav Denpasar Branch, Basarnas and Badung Fire Department. The simulation was also attended by Bali Governor I Made Mangku Pastika, police officers at the level of provincial police and representatives of Consulate General.

“Actually we already have SOP for emergency handling as stated in the Airport Contingency Plan or ACP. Through joint exercise like this, we can also train personnel and procedures, especially in handling the threat of terror acts,” said Wendo.

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ITDC’s 45th Anniversary, Spirit of Change to Achieve Vision ndonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) commemorated the 44th anniversary at Inaya Putri Bali on Saturday (Nov. 18).

Coming with the theme of ‘Beyond the Spirit of Change’ every rank in the company is reminded to continuously foster the spirit of change, so that it can continuously adapt to change, even optimize the opportunities behind the changes.

The changes are to achieve the vision of becoming a world-class tourism destination development company.

Director of ITDC, Abdulbar M. Mansoer, said the government has mandated new tasks for ITDC as the foundation for the company to grow bigger and stronger and transform into a world-class company. “Through the moment of the 44th anniversary, we want to re-assert that without the spirit of change is impossible to realize the growth and achieve the vision,” he said.

The spirit of change, explained M. Mansoer, is wrapped up in the ITDC transformation program

having been going on since last mid-year and the results have begun to be seen through some real progress in the Mandalika. “In addition to the operation of drinking water treatment infrastructure with Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, currently the Nurul Bilad Mosque within the area has been opened since last September. Besides, the road infrastructure in the area along the 6.6 km and the arrangement of Kuta Beach Mandalika are being worked on,” he said.

He said the inauguration of Special Economic Zone (KEK) of Mandalika Tourism by President Joko Widodo on October 20, 2017, will increase the attractiveness of the region as an investment destination. Seven hotels enter the preparatory phase of development that will provide 2,200 rooms by 2019. “As of November 2017, the total investment commitment to Mandalika reaches IDR 12.7 trillion. By the end of this year, ITDC also plans to sign Land Use and Development Agreement (LUDA) covering an area of ​​120 hectares

including the construction of the Mandalika highway circuit complex,” he added.

The company has also started the opportunity to develop new destinations through the business line of Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the development of the area in Singosari Malang and North Bali. Other new business lines planned to officially operate at the end of the year are ITDC Nusantara Property and ITDC Nusantara Utilities. All these advances are evidence of the spirit of change within the company. “The changes in the management of the Nusa Dua also contribute to the increase of the company’s revenue, one of them is through the change of event management,” he added.

The events aimed at promoting the Nusa Dua area this year began to provide significant income such as the Nusa Dua Light Festival and Nusa Dua Fiesta. “Changes in the region’s marketing strategy began to give results. For instance, the signing of cooperation with Xian Lian China and Kyodo News

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Group is expected to increase Chinese and Japanese tourist visit to Nusa Dua,” he explained.

Series of the 44th anniversary commemoration of the ITDC has been held since early November graced with various activities such as thanksgiving party of the company in three locations (Jakarta, Bali and Lombok),

charity of state-owned enterprise (BUMN) for veterans, CSR Weeks consisting of a number of partnership and community development programs in Bali and Mandalika, Town Hall Meetings, Employee Gathering and Gala Dinner filled with various grants rewards for employees.

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IHDN Denpasar Holds Young Intellectual Creation Art tudents of the State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) Denpasar do not only learn about religion and spiritual. Just look at their appearance on the Young Intellectual Creation Art at Wantilan of Sedang customary village, Abiansemal, Badung, Saturday (Nov. 18). The event featured a variety of student cultural creativities by Student Activity Unit (UKM) of IHDN Denpasar.

Students from various faculties presented a wide range of performing arts ranging from traditional arts, innovative to modern arts. A unique one was the presentation of proposing procession (mepadik) pursuant to Balinese Hindu tradition featured into performing arts in the form of theater. Yoga performance, Indonesian traditional dance (Gandrung), and band also received a

warm welcome from the audience.

The classic presentation of Dharmagita is more favored by adult audience. Interestingly, Sedang village community also participated by presenting an opening dance. And as the closing presentation, this state Hindu campus presented colossal drama-dance entitled Tirta Wiwitning Amerta.

This art presentation involved approximately 200 students.

This Young Intellectual Art Creation was opened by Deputy Rector I of IHDN Denpasar, Prof.

I Made Surada, and attended by representatives from the Badung Education Agency representing the Badung regent, Badung police chief, Abiansemal subdistrict head, headman and chief of Sedang customary village and surrounding communities.

Prof. Surada said that IHDN as the property of the Hindus in

Indonesia is obliged to preserve Balinese culture based on Hinduism. Culture and belief as the extension of religious teachings can be a medium to improve the character of society. “Aside from being a vehicle for preserving Balinese culture, this activity also becomes an opportunity for students to create non-academic achievement having the same importance as academic education,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Committee, Ida Bagus Candrawan, said that Young Intellectual Art Creation is the activity in the series of the anniversary of IHDN Denpasar in order to get closer to community. The event is held in various districts / city in Bali in every year. “Next year, the event is planned to be held in Jembrana and Karangasem district,” he said.

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Beautiful Procession of devotees at Tanah Lot he pujawali or temple anniversary ceremony at Tanah Lot, Kediri subdistrict, Tabanan, started on Budha Wage Langkir or Wednesday (Nov. 15) and ran for four days ending on November 18th. During the pujawali, Hindu devotees from various regions of Bali thronged the temple at sea.

There were long lines of people coming to pray from morning until night. Dresse mostly in white and carrying gebogan or

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alinese community has a variety of delicious traditional cakes (jaja) being inherent in everyday life. Moreover, their existence remains to survive until now though time has changed.

One of them is Jaja Sumping which always exists through the times. People on the Island of the Gods have various types of sumping whose name corresponds to the name of the additional ingredient.

This cake is made of rice flour filled with fruit inside, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. For example, sumping biu (banana) has additional ingredient of banana, sumping waluh (pumpkin) made from pumpkin, sumping kuud (young coconut flesh), sumping kacang barak (kidney bean) and others. Whatever the additional ingredient is, this cake always makes a miss.

Basically, this cake tastes sticky and sweet. When coupled with the aroma of banana leaves, it results in very distinctive scent. Jaja Sumping never

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canang oblations, beautifying the Tanah Lot tourist attraction, made for a fantastic sight for tourists.

Unavoidably, foreign tourists did not want to miss the chance to photograph this rare and splendid moment and as late afternoon approached the number of tourists increased and they mingled with the devotees on the beach. “Many tourists were waiting for this ceremony so they could enjoy the tourist area with a beautiful sun-

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One of the scenes in fragmentary show entitled Mystical Mumbul Water Park is displayed

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This place is very much sanctified and sacred to keep the glory of the water itself. Preservation of such beautiful natural brings in a harmonious and natural beauty where the physical (sekala) and psychical (niskala) conditions are still well preserved for the sake of the realization of a prosperous life.

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set”, said Operations Manager of Tanah attraction, Toya Adnyana.

Sometimes both domestic and foreign tourists are willing to wait for all day to get that perfect shot. Foreign tourists are especially amazed to see the Hindu ritual procession. Balinese devotees usually start arriving between 2:00-6:00 in the morning and many of them also enjoy lingering at Tanah Lot. “Understandably, as the tide is low at that time”, added Adnyana.

Toya Adnyana went on to explain that the pujawali started at 01:00 in the morning and continued until 23:00 everyday.

The ceremony was officiated over by one of Tanah Lot’s senior priests Mangku Semudra. “We are assisted by the customary youth club of Beraban village who do devotional works on a rotating schedule by hamlet”, he said.

When the tide is high, the ritual com-

mittee installs a rope in the beji area (center of holy water) to help the devotees get there and back safely. Rubber boats were also available for when the tide is high. In the evenings the public was entertained by a Cenk Blonk puppet show.

On domestic tourist form Surabaya named Mr. Andi, said that he came to Tanah Lot specifically to get a good picture of this ceremony. “ Balinese cultural activities with the coral and ocean as a backdrop make for beautiful photos. Rows of women carrying offerings with the sunset in the background also looks very beautiful”, he said with a big smile. Mr. Andi, one of the domestic tourists from Surabaya admitted to deliberately make a visit to Tanah Lot in order to get a good photo object. “Balinese cultural attractions with coral and ocean backgrounds look very beautiful. Rows of housewives with the background of sunset are remarkably amazing,” he said happily.

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heerfulness, vivacity and togetherness marked the celebration of the third anniversary of the Grand Ixora Kuta Resort (GIKR) on Friday (Nov. 17) where peak of the celebration should be on October 1. Peak of the celebration was filled with rice cone cutting by the owner, Sutrisno Winata, but hand-

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fades in keeping with the passage of time and always survives, even though competing against other emerging cakes.

It is usually presented during the parties or social activities like wedding receptions, tooth filing ceremony, mutual assistance and others. The main ingredients are rice flour, ripe bananas (to taste), coconut milk, sugar, pandan leaves to make the natural aroma and banana leaf to wrap it.

Preparation: first of all, boil coconut milk with pandan leaves, salt,

vanilla and rice flour. Then, mix together until feeling thick and slippery. Then, put on top of the banana according to the measure. On the batter, put slices of banana, jackfruit or other fruit according to taste.

After that, wrap with banana leaf like folding an envelope.

Heat the steamer and put the wrapped jaja sumping batter into the steamer and wait until cooked. Having been cooked, take out and it is now ready to be enjoyed.

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ed over to General Manager Ketut Budhiratmanu.

The atmosphere became more interesting when the staff and employees of Grand Ixora commonly served guests suddenly appeared as kecak dancers who are able to conjure up the atmosphere into more festive. Aside from presenting traditional Balinese arts, the employ-

ees also presented modern dance and Zumba Dance as well as the playback of photographs and the drawing of door prize.

On that happy moment, the management also awarded The Best Employee to Ni Nyoman Werni from housekeeping department and Best Loyalty Award was handed over to Bayu Lesmana. “Approaching the peak, we do spiritual and social activities,” said General Manager Budhiratmanu.

Especially for spiritual activities, Grand Ixora performed pilgrimage to Goa Lawah, Silayukti, and Andakasa Temple divided into two sessions taking place on November 7-8, 2017. Besides, it was held a blood donation by involving the staff, guests and the neighboring hotels. “For social activity, we go to refugee camp of Mount Agung, Karangasem, to donate equipment, clothes, masks, towels and groceries,” he said.

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umbul Park attraction located at Sangeh village, Abiansemal, Badung, presents creative show. The fragmentary show entitled “Mystical Mumbul Water Park” was presented

by Pancer Langiit Studio at Bali Creative Performance Parade in the series of Bali Mandara Nawanatya 2017 at Ksiraarnawa Building, Art Center Denpasar, Saturday (Nov. 18).

Young artists coalesced into the Pancer Langiit Studio came with innovative and maximal appearance. They did not only rely on a strong character of the dance flexibility, but was also supported by distinctive costumes designed very artistically. Besides, they utilized the property in order to create spectacular performances. All that creativities are inseparable from the creative art director, Agung Rahma Putra.

The ritual of Sangeh village community in glorifying water becomes interesting when transformed into dance movement looking esthetic, dynamic and rhythmic.

Presentation of the Pancer Langiit Studio is worth watching and filled with moral messages to improve awareness of the art lovers so as to be more concerned about environmental sustainability.

Sang Oman serving as the narrator delivered the opening dialogue to describe the behavior of some Balinese people that do not care about the environment, so that it results in pollution everywhere. Water as a source of life is not free from pollution due to human behavior using technology products unwisely. Facing such a reality, the Goddess of Water is weeping bitterly.

The next storyline moved into the past that described the contrary conditions. In the period was described where water was so glorified, guarded, preserved and exploited wisely. For example, the emergence of Mumbul Park at Sangeh village is closely associated with the development of Mengwi Kingdom. From the past to the present, the Mumbul Park is known to have the Mandala Tirtha concept becoming the center for Sangeh village community life.

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ishing to stay at a hotel that truly offers Balinese spirit?

Try to stay at Legian Village Hotel located on Jalan Padma in Legian, North Kuta. This jasmine-tree hotel provides services for its guests as in their own family with intimacy and sincerity as well as put forwards ethics. Understandably, the employees are genuine Balinese and have an average working experience of 38 to 40 years.

Although each employee has a position and responsibility, in the matter to realize the comfort at the hotel they are always compact. Uniquely, their togetherness and kinship are cultivated through cultural activities, such as ngelawar (preparing Balinese typical menus), majejahitan (preparing oblations) before piodalan or anniversary in the hotel temple and jointly slaughtering pig ahead of Galungan celebration and others.

Legian Village Hotel is located within a strategic area namely about 10 minutes from nightlife spots in Seminyak, 20 minutes to Discovery Shopping Mall and 30 minutes to Ngurah Rai International Airport.

“Guests feel convenient to stay repeatedly at Legian Village Hotel. Many of them are repeater guests, and even fanatic to particular room,” said the owner, Agung Sujana.

Every time they come, added Agung Sujana, they always ask for the same room. Moreover, there is repeating guest saying that if one day he dies, he wants to die here because it is the most convenient place for him. “Every repeater guest has its own favorite room. Moreover, he will be willing to reschedule his period of stay if the favorite room is being occupied by other

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guest,” explained Agung Sujana.

According to him, all the activities are implementation of the Tri Hita Karana teachings that maintains the relationship between human and God, human and fellow humans as well as human and their environment. “Cultural matters and religious rituals become our primary concerns. Honestly, between us and the employees are felt like a family,” he said.

In the management, he still puts forward the teaching concepts of the ancestors. For example, it still maintains the concept of Tri Mandala in the division of hotel area where the Utama Mandala is for holy place, Madya Mandala for residence (hotel room) and Nista Mandala for parking area and swimming pool. “We still apply the teachings of our ancestors in managing this hotel, so it has a different aura,” said the man who is the native to Legian village.

Nevertheless, the hotel facilities are still referring to the international

standards and in accordance with the present times. Legian Village Hotel is the first hotel in the ​​Legian tourism area established in 1977 originally having 4 rooms only. In 1983, it was launched into a hotel by the Minister of Home Affairs at that time, Soepardjo Rustam, and the Governor of Bali, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra, with 12 rooms. “Now, it has 56 rooms equipped with amenities,” he added.

The room category on offer varies, namely Luxury Room, Bungalows, Deluxe Room, Balinese Room, Superior Room, and Standard Room. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television set, private bathroom with hot and cold shower facilities and free toiletries. Besides, each room is also equipped with a refrigerator and telephone. “Now, there is only one bungalow because six other bungalows have been changed into three-floored Luxury Rooms. Although they are new, traditional Balinese feel and heritage are still felt,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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After East Ijogading block came to the overall champion last year, this year (2017) is the turn of the West Ijogading block to win the Jembrana Buffalo Race Cup 2017. The race was held at Sanghyang Cerik Circuit, Tuwed village, Melaya, Jembrana, on Sunday (Nov. 19) watched thousands of residents. ince early morning of the race day, thousands of buffalo racing enthusiasts have crowded the circuit. The jockeys were enthusiastic and eager to boost their buffaloes. After several hours of fighting, the West Ijogading became the champion of all three race categories as well as ahead of the East Ijogading block.

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West Ijogading managed to get totally 42 points and ahead of Ijogading Timur that only got totally 14 points.

Automatically, the host won the overall champion and was entitled to get a trophy and cash prizes.

Meanwhile, East Ijogading block as the second overall champion got cash prizes. The prize was giv-

en directly by Regent of Jembrana, I Putu Artha.

Coordinator of Jembrana Buffalo Race (Makepung), I Made Mara, said that the Jembrana Buffalo Race Cup this time is followed by 157 pairs of buffalo from western block and 115 pairs from eastern block. In addition, Mara added the money obtained by the champion from the race is not given directly to the champion, but will be divided for the operations and treasure of the buffalo race participants.

In other words, the prize money is taken advantage for the operation of each block which cost quite significant for once race. The buffalo race group appreciated to the district government for supporting the buffalo race tradition in Jembrana. They hoped there are more and more race events, including the longing of community for the Gubernatorial Buffalo Race Cup. Meanwhile, Regent Artha said that as a commitment to preserving local culture, the district government will continuously support and work to improve the activities of buffalo races in Jembrana.

One of the efforts is by improving the facilities and infrastructure as currently being done at Samblong. Artha hoped all the buffalo race groups to always increase their vivacity in preserving this culture. B N

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he Gunung Payung or Bukit Payung Temple is one of the Dang Kahyangan temples in Bali and Kahyangan Pangibeh temples. Gunung Payung is beautifully located on the coastal hill of the southern Bali, precisely at Kutuh customary village, South Kuta subdistrict, Badung Regency.

As perching on the edge of a solid barrier reef and having backdrop of stretching expanse of the sea, the Gunung Payung Temple has a magnificent view. The temple is a sacred place for the community of Kutuh village and the surrounding areas such as Kampial, Peminge and Ungasan customary village.

Gunung Payung Temple as a sanctum has a spring providing the needs of holy water. As a sanctum, it is also believed to exude holy light giving out sacred vibrations and enlightenment to devotees. Therefore, the community has a confidence in this energy of nature.

Supporting devotees of the Gunung Payung Temple are customary villagers of Kutuh. According to local belief, the temple poses the manifestation of Supreme God namely the Goddess Sri and Goddess Danu providing a source of life or prosperity for the Kutuh villagers in particular and the whole universe in general.

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Hyang Dwijendra. The Dharmayatra palm-leaf manuscript mentions that after coming to Uluwatu Danghyang Dwijendra provided suggestion to the surrounding community. Then, he resumed his journey eastward. As soon as arriving on a beautiful hilly area exuding a strong spiritual vibration, precisely in the southwest of Kutuh customary village, Dang Hyang Nirartha along with his entourage took a short break to unwind.

The arrival of maharishi was welcomed enthusiastically by the local community. They took the opportunity to meet him in person and ask religious directions and guidance. He was also willing to help people by putting up the stick of his umbrella. Due to spiritual power he possessed, a holy water suddenly spurted from the location where the stick of the umbrella was stuck. The water source is known as kubung suci by local communities and located in the innermost courtyard of the Gunung Payung Temple functioned as a holy headspring.

Before leaving the village to resume his pilgrimage, Dang Hyang Nirartha provided advice to local people to always keep the amrita water coming out from where he stuck the umbrella handle. Later on, the surrounding community established a temple at that location known as the Gunung Payung Temple. B N (BTN/kmb)

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