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Pucak Petali Temple

A Sanctum to Invoke Justice and Welfare ucak Petali Temple is located at Jatiluwih customary village, Penebel, Tabanan. This temple is believed to be a sanctum to invoke justice or guidance in order to be able to do justice for the Hindus and to plead for prosperity. Festival (piodalan) at this Kahyangan Jagat temple falls on Buda (Wednesday) Kliwon Ugu and usually takes place for approximately three days until Saturday. As a sanctum or holy place to appeal for justice, ahead of legislative and regional leader election moment, this temple is frequently thronged by a number of candidates from all over Bali. Priest of Pucak Petali Temple, I Wayan Mundra, when met a few days ago explained the name of Pucak Petali originates from the

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word butali meaning ‘the earth’ and the word tali meaning ‘straps’ and when combined meaning ‘the

supporter of universe.’ However, until now it has not been found any chronicle or purana explain-

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ing about the existence of this temple. Pucak Petali Temple belongs to a pyramidal historic site because this area was once a stone mound. Upon entering this temple, we are greeted Bale Agung terrace area consisting of the principal shrine, pegat pavilion, kulkul tower, gamelan pavilion, long pavilion, shrine of the effigies and jineng. After that, when entering the shrine area of Ratu Nyoman and Ratu Wayan consisting of piasan madu kekalih, apit lawang, chamber shrine, middle shrine (Ratu Nyoman and Ratu Wayan), guardian chamber at both sides of middle shrine, principal piyasan of Ratu Nyoman and Ratu Wayan, hall and committee pavilion. “Before delivering the worship in the area of the innermost

temple courtyard, we must first ask permission before the shrine of Ida Ratu Nyoman and Ida Ratu Wayan,” continued Wayan Mundra. In the innermost courtyard sits a linggih pavilion in the east, meru shrine as representation of Tamblingan, krinan chamber, repository chamber, principal shrine, representation of taksu agung, small piasan, hall and large piasan. Behind the main shrine, there is also a beji pengit (spring) and bambang shrine. Next sits the royal and priest ashram, holy kitchen and other buildings on the west side of the temple. This temple has been renovated twice, namely in 1970 and 1997. On the second renovation, almost all the shrines made of wood were replaced because they have been damaged. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Cultural Parade on Gianyar 247thAnniversary

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Wapa di Ume Resort & Spa

Featuring Natural Balance and Comfort of Guests

Come On ... Boost Your Adrenaline at Sari Profit Rafting

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f you are an adventurer, once upon a time, you need to try your guts at Sari Profit Rafting located on Jalan Raya Kedewatan Ubud, Gianyar. You will be invited to conquer the swift rapids in the winding Ayung River. Your guts and boldness are really tested so as to be able to pass through the boulders. Besides, you will conquer the existing challenges, so thousands of memories will disturb the desire to try again. This water attraction takes advantage of Ayung River as its track. It is full of sensitivity and definitely different from the others. Moreover, the rafting activity in Ayung River is famous as the best and the most favorite rafting for leading operators. Passing the existing rapids becomes an exciting challenge and spurs the adrenaline of each participant. Along the route, you can explore the swift rapids filled with exotic scenery. Green nature with a cool atmosphere will never be forgotten. Beautiful nature of the river is inhabited by cute local animals can becomes attractive backdrop of photograph. Similarly, each bend of the river is very good to take selfie. Relief, cliff carvings, waterfalls, slides and other games can make more creative atmosphere. All participants have been covered with insurance premium as well as provided with delicious menus

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hen wishing to stay in a resort that really offers the atmosphere of Balinese architecture mixed with modern style, simply come to Wapa di Ume Resort & Spa. This accommodation is located on Jalan Suweta, Banjar Bentuyung, Ubud, Gianyar. Coming with natural and traditional concepts, it results in imaginative touch and something new, yet it’s so familiar with the balance of nature and comfort of the inhabitants. The elements of philosophy and function of the buildings, interiors, ornaments or knick knacks seem to be well united and they show off harmony in the selection of design and natural colors. That’s what makes the difference in the Wapa di Ume different from other resorts. Wapa di Ume has a principle in its management which is maintaining harmonious relationship between man and man, man and nature as well as man and God. This is known as Tri Hita Karana concept. Very beautiful scenery of paddy fields and green river valleys (rainforest) become the main attractive element. Guests are not necessary to leave the resort to see the panorama of paddy fields, but enough from within the resort. This four star-rated resort has 33 rooms with concept like villa, traditional building with reed roof and unique natural color. Various local plants and animals seem to

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live harmoniously side by side, such as birds, butterflies, crickets, dragonflies, frogs and other animals. All the existing buildings are still aligned with the concept of the ancestor applying 60 percent of the area for green open space and 40 percent for building. Atmosphere of the resort is more comfortable and peaceful. Vibration feels strong because around it grows local plants having the functions as traditional medicine and for offerings to God. Among them, there are betel, jackfruit, ivory coconut, pomelo, frangipani, gardenia and other local and rare plants. “Since the establishment, it has been designed with traditional Balinese nuance being close to nature in accordance with the concept of Tri Hita Karana,” said Marketing Manager, Nyoman Trida Sena Karilo. It is equipped with luxury facilities such as gym, spa, yoga studio, amphitheater, traditional Balinese kitchen, wedding terrace and boutique. Wapa di Ume Resort & Spa also has two restaurants and

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two swimming pools that can be enjoyed by the public. Mr. Wayan Restaurant located on the second floor of the lobby serves Balinese traditional food processed pursuant to international standards. Thus, it can be enjoyed by foreign tourists. The menus on offer include timbungan (dish cooked in bamboo), special fried rice with torch ginger sprouts, the octopus in aromatic ginger and garlic sauce, lawar of squid and local beverages. Meanwhile, the other restaurant is inside the hotel serving Western and Indonesian menus. “Almost all the menus in Mr. Wayan Restaurant are favored by guests,” he said. According to Sena Karilo, tourists from Australia, Europe and America become very regular customers of Wapa at Ume Resort & Spa. They come either individually or with their spouse and family. Later, domestic tourists began to enjoy staying in Ubud. “In the past, domestic tourists only made Ubud a destination for culinary and had a promenade, now they also like to stay in Ubud,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

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such as pork roasted ribs, grilled chicken and other delicacies. Sari Profit Rafting takes start in Begawan area, Payangan subdistrict and finishes in Kedewatan area of Ubud. In a single journey, participants cover a distance of about 11 km within two to three hours. “We have a team and staff with decades of experience serving both domestic and foreign tourists. We handle group of companies, school groups and individuals,” said I Wayan Suwarka, Operations

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Manager and the owner. Once tried, surely it will get addicted. Aside from offering beautiful nature and best services, it is also very unique. Sari Profit

Rafting is very characteristic with checkered attribute signifying the rwa bhineda (dualistic concept) that cannot be separated such as good and bad, day and night, up and down and others. “Sari Profit Rafting has a breath of Balinese people who are always close to yadnya (sincere sacrifice),” he added. In the morning, before doing any activity is begun with doing yadnya (sacrifice), so the spirit can really be perceived by visitors. As a Balinese man who believes in God, he must also respect His creations existing in the river. It is asking for safety, permission and apologies for borrowing the area to be a place of human activity. “Sari Profit has the meaning of seeking a little profit that can be useful for people, empowering local communities,” he explained. This man born in Kedewatan on September 21, 1971, admitted to provide rafting tourist attraction by accident. From his childhood, he lives on the bank of the Ayung River while herding cattle. He and the other kids were used to playing in the river. Then, there was an entrepreneur who brought a rubber boat to Ayung River around 1989. “I was surprised to see it. Understandably, I am a villager and have never seen it. I then tried to find out what the tourist really did. In fact, it is called rafting,” he said. Without being realized, the development of rafting continues to grow better. More and more domestic and foreign tourists are taking this tourist attraction. After completing his education in Denpasar, he then went home to establish a rafting business. “I am a Balinese and native to Kedewatan, why I should be afraid to establish rafting business, outsiders just dare to do so,” said this Chairman of Gahawisri Gianyar. Suwarka has knowledge in the business and knows the characteristic of Ayung River, so he is interested to try his fortune because he

does not want to be a spectator in his own region. “So, I established a rafting company named Sari Profit Rafting with the meaning of seeking a little profit, but it can be use-

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Tanah Lot Holds Art & Culture Weekend Event 2018 perations management of Tanah Lot attraction will organize an Art & Culture Weekend Event on April 20 – 22, 2018. Featuring the theme ‘Harmonization of the Art and Culture in Modern Visualization,’ this new event will highlight three main contents namely the Art and Culture, After Sunset Illuminated Garden (Light Garden) and Coffee Festival. The event combining the ideas, imagination, experience, interactivity and initiative will rely on cultural attraction supported by digital multimedia effects that will feature modern visualizations. “The three-day event is a collaboration that has never existed before,” said Operations Manager of Tanah Lot attraction, I Ketut Toya Adnyana. Toya Adnyana said that Tanah Lot Art & Culture Weekend Event 2018 also serves as one of promotion efforts to put Tanah Lot as The World’s Most Iconic Place. Tanah Lot Art & Culture Weekend Event 2018 will present three main contents namely the Art & Culture, After Sunset Illuminated Garden (Light Garden) and Coffee Festival. The Art & Culture will present performing arts on the main stage, such as Contemporary Cak show, national singers like Tika Pagraky, Gita Semara flute gamelan, Joged Bumbung, and the show by customary villages across Kediri subdistrict packed with Balinese artistic harmony concept and modern visual including interactive multimedia, lighting and audio games. Meanwhile, the After Sunset Illuminated Garden (Light Garden) will feature Meteoric Gate, Holoscreen Fauna, Cosmic Tree, Fog Machine, Outline Tree, Tree Video Mapping, Glow in the Dark, Light Tree and Batu Bolong View. All the shows will be packaged in Video Projection format

-- a visual artwork in the form of optical illusion using lighting and projection techniques that display digital video graphics to an object or a particular field. Thus, they transform their initial shape into a different and fantastic new form. Coffee Festival will serve a variety of coffee by some coffee producers in Tabanan district. They are BUMDes coached by local government such as Celepuk Coffee of Jatiluwih, Sri Sedana of Munduk Temu, Batu Sari of Batungsel, Tugu Sari of Pajahan, and BUMDes Pujungan. Coffee serving is offered in paid and free product. Toya Adnyana said the Art & Culture Weekend Event is a promotional program in the restoration of tourism as well as increasing tourist visits to Tanah Lot. Besides, it is meant to introduce the art and culture of the region in collaboration with modern visualization. In addition, it serves as promotional program to place Tanah Lot as The World’s Most Iconic Place as well as to promote typical cuisines of Tabanan as a sustainable tourism companion. He added that Tanah Lot is one of the main tourist destinations in Tabanan district. The beauty of the coastal scenery and mystical charm of Tanah Lot Temple has placed this as a tourist attraction with the highest number of visits in Bali. Throughout 2016 and 2017, the number of visits has exceeded 3 million visitors. However, in 2017 the number of visits decreased by 0.78 percent when compared to tourist visit in 2016. This happened due

to the influence of the Mount Agung eruption which impacted on the closing of the airport and cancellation of several flights flying to Bali. “It is recognizing the existing conditions and as one of the measures for the recovery of Bali tourism in general and Tabanan in particular,” he concluded. (BTN/015)

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asi Campur or mixed rice is one of the favorites offered by Casa Luna Restaurant in Ubud. Mixed rice of Casa Luna Restaurant is definitely different. The taste and way of presentation is typical, delicious and really traditional. All the menus are pro-

cessed by emphasizing authentic flavors and using fresh ingredients. Similarly, the preparation is done naturally, such as using pure coconut milk and native spices to this archipelago. This mixed rice utilizes natural ingredients. The preparation

is carried out manually as our local ancestors did. For example, the spices are ground by hand on mortar and pestle and the coconut milk is very fresh (from freshly split coconut) and does not use flavoring, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and modern preservatives. All the uniqueness distinguishes it from the others, so that mixed rice at Casa Luna Restaurant becomes the most favorite menu within the past 25 years. Casa Luna Restaurant managed by Dewi DeNeefe Suardana really features typical Balinese taste. On that account, the menus are very simple, but offer a distinctive flavor. One serving of mixed rice is served with chickpea vegetable in coconut milk, corn fritters, twisted satay, chicken curry, steamed red beans in banana leaf, pickles and raw condiment. “We are still focused on the authentic taste,” said Dewi DeNeefe. This mixed rice is combined with other foods whose preparation is different such as being steamed, fried, boiled, grilled and freshly made manually, such as pickles and chili sauce. Afterward, the rice is served neatly and beautifully in the form of cone. Rice is put right in the middle, surrounded by other menus. “Some ingredients are also taken from our garden,” she said proudly. A portion of mixed rice a la

Delicious Twisted Satay of Casa Luna Restaurant wisted satay is also a spe- traditional. “Twisted satay has with coconut milk to make it tastmenu offered at Casa a lot of enthusiasts, especially ier. The stalk in use is lemongrass T cial Luna Restaurant other foreign tourists,” said Dewi De- to create a more fragrant flavor

than mixed rice. Probably, the shape and ingredients are the same as other satay, but the twisted satay a la Casa Luna Restaurant has different taste. The ingredients also utilize natural local spices as well as the way of making is very

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Neefe Suardana, Business Development Manager. This satay is made from mackerel and shrimp. Meanwhile, the spices use local ones commonly called the base gede (Balinese traditional spices) and added

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

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah Lot offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian, and Chinese food as well as experienced chief. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available a’la carte or buffet style.

Special Balinese Pizza

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Nasi Campur a la Casa Luna Restaurant, Favored by Guests from 25 Years Ago

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and aroma. The twisted satay is served with seafood menu. Other than at Casa Luna Restaurant, the twisted satay menu is also served at Indus Restaurant. “We make spices manually and without using flavoring,” she said. In the past, the twisted satay was using ingredients such as chicken or pork because it was made as an offering for the ancestor or God in ceremonies like mecaru (exorcism rite). Now, this kind of satay is sold as one of the food menus. Moreover, in strategic locations such as the tourist attraction, the corner of the city and traditional markets, it is very easy to find satay merchants. Hotels, restaurants and food stalls usually offer this twisted satay. However, the ingredient used is the form of sea fish such as snapper, tuna and others. It’s called twisted satay because the meat of the satay is not skewed, but finely panned and then twisted around the stalk. Besides, the stalk of the satay is different or larger and rectangular. The stalk is made from dry bamboo or re(BTN/015) fined coconut bark.

Casa Luna Restaurant is very popular among local people, domestic and foreign tourists. The mixed rice is usually ordered from lunch to dinner hours. Each portion is sold for IDR 60,000. “In addition to Casa Luna Restaurant, the same mixed rice is also served at Indus Restaurant. The menu must be available,” said Dewi DeNeefe. This creative woman added that in terms of taste the mixed rice

is appropriate for everyone’s appetite, both for local people and tourists. This happens because it has a very accurate mixture, not too bland or not too spicy. “This mixed rice is commonplace. However, we intentionally feature it to introduce the traditional menu to international community. Therefore, we prepare it based on our secret recipes,”he concluded. (BTN/015)

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Where to Go....

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Consulate General of Australia:

Australia and Bali Have History on Cultural Exchange and Collaboration

Dr. Helena Studdert ustralia and Indonesia, especially Bali, have a history on very powerful cultural exchange and collaboration. It happens because of Bali’s proximity to Australia and its cultural richness. “There is a great deal of exchange, cooperation and collaboration between these two governments, private institutions and people-to-people affairs and cultures,” said Consulate General

of Australia in Bali, Dr. Helena Studdert, in her office. Therefore, explained Helena, Australia provided grants and sponsorship programs to encourage Australian artists to make a visit and performance as well as share experiences with their Indonesian counterparts, even across the Asia-Pacific region.“Australian Consulate-General in Bali is committed to strengthening this relationship. Since I started working in Bali, the Consulate-General in BTN/bud cooperation with the Australian Embassy in Jakarta has sponsored and supported various activities,” she explained. The activities include the collaboration of Australian indigenous Hip Hop groups with young Balinese dancers, artists in the Indonesian-Australian Art Alliance collaborating in mask dance performances, Australian native storytellers telling stories of indigenous Australians with Indonesian and

Balinese storytellers in storytelling sessions with children and workshops for kindergarten teachers, Australian Muslim rapper group performance collaborating with local rap groups, Australian Film Festival as well as workshop in the past two years. There is also a Charcoal for Children workshop with Australian alumni in Bali, a cooking demonstration with a celebrity chef from Australia at the Bali Tourism Academy, sponsoring and supporting the presence and appearance of Australian Jazz musicians at the Ubud Village Jazz Festival over the past few years, Bali Artists’ Camp between the artists from Northern Territory of Australia, Bali and East Indonesia. Meanwhile, in this financial year (2017-2018), explained Helena Studdert, the priority of the public diplomacy program of Consulate-General is eco-friendly and sustainable tourism. Her party is organizing various activities that lasted for a week coinciding with the UN International Environment Day on June 5. For this event, her party invited renowned Australian environmental artist, John Dahlsen, to hold a workshop in Bali and collaborate

with the ISI Denpasar to create art installations from waste materials. “We will also organize seminars to look for creative and innovative

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ways to recycle waste, waste management and how to look at waste as an asset,” she concluded.

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his park is a +/- 60ha area of cultural park located in Ungasan, Badung Regency. GWK Cultural Park offers a lavish Indonesian cultural heritage for years to come with the upcoming monumental Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue as the Indonesian Icon of civilization, the number one cultural icon in Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is the symbol of God Vishnu riding the great Garuda as his trusted companion. The statue is designed to be one of the world’s largest and highest monumental

Wisnu Statie statue in the world. Total height of the statue is 120m, consists of 24 segments and formed with 754 modules made of copper and brass coated patina acid. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal building will be standing 150 meters tall with its wings span 64 meters across. Made from

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more than 4000 tons of copper and brass, the statue is picturing Lord Wisnu, as the source of wisdom, riding on the back of the mythical bird Garuda as the manifestation of conscience toward Amerta, the perennial goodness. The statue and its pedestal will be surrounded by more than 240 hectares cultural park which was once an abandoned and unproductive limestone quarry. The cultural park will provide attractions for both local and foreign visitors with

supporting facilities such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At present time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, and the hands of Wisnu have been placed temporarily in three different plazas within the park.GWK Cultural Park is intended to educate, especially the young generations about the importance of preserving and cultivating world’s cultural heritage. The Statue of Wisnu As the anchor point of GWK, the 20 meter tall copper statue of the Lord Wisnu has been placed temporarily on the highest hill of Ungasan where visitors can enjoy sunset or sunrise over the magnificent view of Kuta, Benoa and Sanur. The statue of Wisnu is an illustration of the Almighty God in maintaining and caring all life and its being. The god Wisnu is the owner of Amerta in the form of water as the source of fertility , giving

wealth and life to the universe. The Statue of Garuda Right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the 18 meters tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At the present time, Plaza Garuda becomes the focal point of a massive alley of carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 sqm open space area namely Lotus Pond. The colossal limestone pillars and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space. With its room capacity that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained good reputation as the perfect place to hold big and international events. The Statue of Wisnu’s Hands The statue of Wisnu’s hands was added to GWK Cultural Park in 2007. It’s one step closer to finishing the complete Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. This piece was placed temporarily on Tirta Agung area.

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Special Trick Indeed Necessary njoying and being always happy is the principle of Firgirina, Executive Secretary & Public Relations of b Hotel Bali & Spa. She is a newcomer in tourism worker on the Island of the Gods. Armed with the knowledge of tourism studies and experience, the girl born in Balikpapan on January 30, 1995 she has found a surefire way to promote the hotel where she works. “Special tricks are of course very necessary. We have to do something unique to attract tourists,” she said. This traveling hobbyist added the hotel promotion can be done in many ways such as by way of advertising in radio, newspapers, social media and others. The most important is to maintain relationships with travel agencies either in Bali or outside the region and even overseas. “The unique characteristics of hotel certainly make tourists interested to come,” she added. The advantages of b Hotel itself include having the lobby area with a selfie corner of different theme each month. Moreover, it is always updated as adjusted to the holiday or special day occurred that month. “Bali is amazing. With so many tourists coming from all

over the world, Balinese people can still keep their culture, this is surely amazing,” he said. Currently, continued this girl familiarly called Aira, b Hotel Bali & Spa is targeting domestic and international markets. Therefore, other than making promotion, the hotel is also doing preparations by making inter-departmental cooperation. “It is very necessary to ensure that each of us can provide the best services to guests,” said Aira who previously worked at Quest Hotel Balikpapan, the Archipelago International Group of Indonesia. Aira admitted the hospitality industry is very interesting and many things can be learned. In addition, working in the hotel industry can also help to shape the personality in social interaction for the better one because it is not necessarily to be obtained in other fields. “I choose Bali because I like to try new things and learn new things. So, I am glad to try something new by moving to a new place,” she said proudly. (BTN/015)

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Tukad Bangkung Bridge

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ukad Bangkung Bridge is located at Plaga village, Petang, Badung. From Denpasar, it is about 56 km or 80 km from Ngurah Rai Airport. If you will cross the area of Badung, Bangli and Buleleng, make your time to enjoy the view from the top of this bridge. The bridge has a length of 360 meters, a width of 9.6 meters, the highest pillar reaching 71.14 meters and the foundation pillar of 41 meters underground. With balanced cantilever technology, it has an estimated lifespan of 100 years. In order not to hamper the view of the bridge, it was not built with a roof above it. Construction of the bridge is estimated to be resistant to earthquakes up to 7 in Richter scale. The bridge claimed to be the highest in Asia is one of the special tourist attractions offered by Badung district, connecting two hills in the height so that it looks so amazing.

From this bridge, visitors can see the charming natural scenery, with panoramic views of valleys and green hills as well as enjoy refreshing cold air. Under the bridge, there is a winding river with flowing clear water flowing becomes an added value to the beauty of this destination. On particular holidays such as Galungan and Kuningan, many visitors come here with family and friends just to enjoy the natural atmosphere around this Tukad Bangkung Bridge. Most local villagers have livelihoods as farmers, but as the time grows there are also merchants and employees. With the establishment of Tukad Bangkung into a tourist destination, it is expected to improve people’s economy. Some facilities available at this location include parking area as well as some stalls selling food and drinks.

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

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Gamelan Makers at Tihingan Village

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Goddess Danu as Source of Prosperity

Believed to Have Existed in the Age of Gelgel Kingdom

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ihingan village in Banjarangkan subdistrict, Klungkung, is initiated as a tourism village by Klungkung district. It is famous for its gamelan crafts. This home-based business is believed to have existed since the days of the Gelgel Kingdom. Craft products made by gamelan makers have been able to penetrate foreign markets. When entering the village bordering with Klungkung subdistrict, our eyes will see the nature remaining beautiful. Paddy fields still spread quite widely. They are cultivated with vegetables and garden balsam flowers. Row of buildings also looks neat. The front side is equipped with a small garden. The bustle is not too noticeable either despite being a path to a number of villages. A number of front houses are also equipped with a signpost. It shows a place of the making of Balinese gamelan instrument. One of them belongs to Ketut Suena at Tihingan hamlet. As soon as set-

ting foot on a concrete courtyard, the eyes directly point to a set of gamelan placed in one room. The colors look shiny, golden and very bright. Some are also covered in

red clothes so as not to be exposed to dust. In the back of the room, some people are busy cutting bamboo, adjusting to some gamelan blade

made from trawang. It will be arranged together to produces different tones. When played, it sounds very loud. In the corner of a brick-walled building, there is a man in the middle refining gamelan surface so as to look smooth with tools such as drawstring. He is Nyoman Alit. His task has become a routine since he was still in junior high school. “This is learned from parents to the making of gamelan, too,” he said on Tuesday (Apr. 10). The wages earned is based on wholesale system. Completion time of each section is uncertain, depending on the size and level of complexity. Such professions are also pursued by many other citizens, including younger generaThis home-based business is believed to have existed since the days of the Gelgel Kingdom BTN/kmb

tion. “More than a half work like this. Regeneration remains to run,” he said. On the sidelines of his busy life, Ketut Suena does not hesitate to share his stories. His business has become the legacy from his grandfather and parents. In accordance with belief, gamelan craft has existed since the days of the Kingdom of Gelgel. “It has been a long time,” he said. The works produced are well known. The buyers are not only residents from other districts in Bali, but also have penetrated foreign market such as America, Japan, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and so forth. “Balinese gamelan is complete so many people are interested,” said this gray-haired man. The selling price is pursuant to the type of gamelan instrument. For instance, a set of gong kebyar gamelan costs around IDR 350 million. The bigger one can reach IDR 600 million. Every month, there is always an order. “Many people here are also making gamelan instru(BTN/kmb) ments,” he said.

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Gumbrih Tourism Water Park

he Gumbrih Tourism Water Park is located at Gumbrih village, Pekutatan subdistrict, Jembrana County. It is an interesting tourist attraction because it combines the beauty of Pangyangan River having a quiet stream with the green coconut and nypa palm along the river. Visitors can climb down the river with motorized boat driven by a professional boatman. The distance to be covered is less than 2 kilometers, with a stopping point on the bridge denoting as the border of Gumbrih and Pangyangan. In addition to enjoying the green trees, visitors can also see a variety of wildlife such as egrets and lizards. Not only that, the Pangyangan River also has various kinds of fish such as red snapper, marbled eel, shrimp and crab. The Gumbrih Tourism Water is the best place to enjoy the natural waters while relaxing and escape from the urban frenzies.

edewi Beach is a quite beautiful beach offering a very charming curve of beach. It is located at Medewi village, 24 km east of Negara and 72 km west of Denpasar and can be achieved by any type of vehicle. Medewi Beach is suitable for surfing because the waves are long and last longer to break pursuant to the requirement of surfing. From here, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sunset. Meanwhile, the hotel facilities available are representative enough for foreign tourists. They are equipped with pool and restaurant quite artistically arranged in the hotel courtyard.

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

indu community in Bali believes in the manifestation of God as Sang Hyang Dewi Danu, the goddess of fertility and the source of prosperity. Goddess Danu is usually worshiped at Ulun Danu located in the upstream of a lake. “Ulun’ means upstream (opposite to ownstream) and ‘Danu’ means lake. In addition to forests, the surrounding area of Ulun Danu Temple also grows various ﬂourishing ﬂowers. In the effort to maintain the balance of nature, especially

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in maintaining water, Hindu community in Bali does it physically (sekala) and psychically (niskala). Psychically, it is performed through animal sacrificial ceremony known as pakelem. On that account, this kind of ceremony is usually carried out in the water sources including lakes. Prof. Dr. I Nengah Duija said that pakelem or mapakelem ceremony is one of the ways carried out by the Hindu community in Bali in appreciating to water including the water of the lake. Manifestation of God revered in the lake is Goddess Danu, the

goddess of water posing a culture of water for human life. “In the purana manuscript, Goddess Danu emits water to the entire Bali from nearest to distant regions,” he said. Since people believe to have the god of water, they have special treatment to the goddess. As a matter of fact, there are stages of ritual performed by Hindu community, ranging from the smallest to the largest ones. All the stages should be done because they are integrated. “When paddy fields have vanished, it means there is a missing step,” said I Nengah Duija But more importantly, explained Prof. Duija, in keeping the water it must be balanced with the maintenance of forest as the buffer of water. Therefore, no matter how grandiose the ritual performed is, without being balanced with real action in keeping the forest it will be in vain. Philosophically, there is a strength performed in managing water, and at the same time the forests should also be maintained. “If we maintain Goddess Danu, the forests are also maintained,” he added. The ritual performed by the Hindus in maintaining the forest is wana kertih ceremony,

Melanting Waterfall he waterfall having the height of approximately 15 meters is located in the middle of coffee and clove plantation, right in the east end of Munduk village, Banjar subdistrict, some 42 km south of Singaraja town. The sound of splashing water, small birds and grasshoppers coupled with remote atmosphere provide a natural ambience for visitors. Aside from having the potential waterfalls and Lake Tamblingan, Munduk village is also rich in other potentials such as cloves and coffee plantations and fruits such as citrus and flower plantations. Meanwhile, its exotic terraced rice fields are very popular among visitors for trekking.

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embiran village is the oldest village originating in the megalithic century located on the hills in the Tejakula subdistrict or about 30 km east of the town of Singaraja. Once entering the front side of the village, the whole house is designed in such a way towering upwards to follow the contours of the hill that looks very enchanting. Although the technological advances have been spreading to the village life, the traditional life such as language, culture and ceremonies remains visible at this village. A number of international archaeologists have been taking the time to visit this ancient village.

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but it is not quite enough with the ceremony only without being equipped with real activities such as by not cutting down forests carelessly and intensifying greening activities. “Treating nature is not simple. We have been endowed with an understanding on logic, therefore, it must be accompanied with supporting components such as forest preserva-

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tion,” he concluded. Then, many lakes are now functioned as a tourist attraction, as one of the measures to gain prosperity. However, it is worth noting that people seeking prosperity must contribute to maintain nature. “Other than physical development, the aspect of civilization must also be developed,” he concluded. (BTN/015)

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Arma is one of the reknown museum in Bali. ARMA is a direct result of AgungRai’s love of the arts, as well as his culture and people. AgungRai’s vision is daring, inspiring, visionary, challenging and broad. At the same time it is also meaningful, realistic, acknowledges and builds on the past, and focuses on the future.

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he island of Bali in Indonesia has long been recognized for its many traditional art forms. Music and dance in particular have been celebrated for their contributions to world heritage. Originally these art forms were an outgrowth of the native Hindu religion. They were designed as offerings before the central Godhead to celebrate the grace of the human form. International appreciation for Balinese dance and music became the basis for much of the tourist interest in Bali. To built and maintain a Museum of world renown, providing the highest quality events in rapport

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with Indonesian and Balinese arts and culture, with highly trained staff who work together to reach the organisation’s goals while providing excellent service to people from all cultures. The philosophy of ARMA is a strong reflection of its creator. AgungRai lives his life as a creative adventure full of exciting possibilities. He is keenly perceptive of people and the world around him and insightful about the present and the future. He is curious and imaginative; energetic, enthusiastic and spontaneous. He values co-operative efforts and good will. AgungRai’s philosophy doesn’t

only impact on the outside world. This philosophy is well integrated into the whole organisation, and forms the fundamental ideas around which ARMA is built. Agung Rai’s leadership is characterised by his concern not only for the arts, but also for humanity. He is adaptable, seeks harmony and affiliation and his leadership is one of encouragement. AgungRai’s vision has produced not only beautiful buildings, but incredible opportunities for artists, Balinese people of all ages, and people from an all-encompassing diversity of cultures. Of course, no-one is alone

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with their dream. AgungRai’s wife, IbuAgungRaiSuartini, has supported her husband’s vision with her own strong characteristics. She is a driving force in making her husband’s dream sustainable,valuing competence, efficiency and results. The philosophy is the guiding light by which the staff members carry out their work, and through which the organisation expresses itself. The ARMA Foundation in Bali, Indonesia, was established in 1996 to promote and preserve Balinese art and culture. The Foundation is the administrative arm for a complex that includes a world class museum, a center for visual and performing arts including a dance and music Sanggar, or informal school. Hundreds of children, teenagers and adults have benefited from the ARMA Sanggar, which ARMA makes available without cost to local families. Many of these children have gone on to perform in their communities as skilled

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dancers and musicians. But now the continuation of the ARMA Sanggar program is under serious pressure, due to the declining income from donations of tourists. No fee is charged to local people attending a cultural workshop organized by the ARMA Museum, as the ARMA Foundation was created to support and preserve the Balinese culture. Recent events have threatened the continuation of the traditional art forms. The shift within the Balinese society from an agrarian to an industrial livelihood was swift enough to make visible the lack of support for the arts. Globalization has brought a change in art making from one of balanced spiritual offering towards the basis for a wage system. Other factors include a lack of enduring documentation about traditional dance and music, and the significant loss of master teachers through age and passing. B N (BTN/015)

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fter stepping into the age of the 247th years, Gianyar city has transformed itself into a bustling city crowded with various daily activities. Every beat of its journey certainly retains various stories. The stories became a silent witness. The story tells about the inhabitants, coming and going away. Surely, it also brings a piece of story and memory while living here. Gianyar is a dynamic city from the kingdom era until now. The city seems to never sleep from various activities. It is really a historic city that keeps deep his-

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In Celeberating Easter Day, Beachwalk Shopping Center is conducting activities to provide entertainment to all visitors, particularly for kids experiences, such as; face painting, egg hunting and egg decoration. In addition, beachwalk shopping center also displays easter mood around the mall and instgramable selfie spots. Beachwalk is happy to welcome

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indu River located in Kesiman village, East Denpasar subdistrict, received an award from the Directorate General of Water Resources as the best national. The award was handed over by the Secretary of the Directorate General of Water Resources as Chairman of the Implementation Team, Muhammad Arsyadi, and received by Chairman of Clean River Community who is

all the guys to grab some pictures with our rabbit installation at Beachwalk Gate Level 1. Bali Starts Here. Regularly, visitorsalways have a chance to be interactively relish the experience and learn more about Balinese culture exclusively. Every Tuesday at our Fountain Stage, level 1 Beachwalk presents variant of Bali Cultural Experience as well as the Costume Play. In addition to entertain our Customers, Beachwalk also presents regular “ACOUSTIC EVE” every Wednesday to Monday at 5.30PM. YOUR REWARDS, YOUR WAY! Not to be missed is Beachwalk “CORNER’S CARD” – has launched, a special loyalty card program 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 CARD” 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.

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Bindu River Wins the Best National Clean River Award also the hamlet chief, I Gusti Rai Ari Temaja, some time ago. The appreciation was given to the Clean River Community of Bindu River seriously and was able to transform dirty river into clean river. “Of the 34 participants who made presentation, five participants then received the appreciation where Bali achieved the best national followed by Semarang, Manado, Papua, and Karangmumus. With the achievement of the award, we do hope in the future we can spread and encourage other communities,” he said. Gung Nik, as he is familiarly addressed said that Bindu River was formerly dirty and unkempt, but now has become a tourist attraction. Therefore, Bindu River is now visited by crowded people from outside the area and tourists. “Bindu River is also a place of education for community. The arrangement of Bindu River has won many awards, so that many regions are studying to Bindu River, especially about the river arrangement,” (BTN/015) he added. B N

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Happy 247th Anniversary to Gianyar City torical memories from a civilization. It is an unforgettable record of history that cannot be forgotten endlessly. Joy, sorrow, cheerful and tears are all becoming the colorful journey of the city. The city of Gianyar becomes the center of attention, not only in the kingdom era but also in the time of independence until these days. Ritual, cultural, social, economic and other activities became a rhythm of a thrilling symphony for those who have ever set foot here especially for those who experienced various events in person and the nature of their life. It is well attached to their memory and will become unforgettable. Let’s make Gianyar a historic city. It’s a city leaving a deep impression on its inhabitants as well as those just happen to pass by. A city that is comfortable for everyone must be established with the commitment of awareness from various parties. It makes the city of advanced, cultured and friendly for everyone. Maintaining and taking care of the city is a necessity for the members of the community. The sense of belonging should be accompanied with maintenance so that it keeps looking clean as a new culture in addition to other cultures inherited from our ancestors. Long live Gianyar City! B N

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ike a dance performance, the action of bartenders is not only good at moving with a distinctive style, but also dance while throwing bottles (juggling) with full expression. Moreover, it is supported by the sound of energetic music, so their action is increasingly attractive. Every accent in the music is filled with surprise so that can make the audience fascinated. Most importantly, each participant is also good at mixing drinks with new tastes because the latest recipes are demanded to be born from their hands. It is the action of young participants in the Flair Bartending Competition held by (STIPAR) Triatma Jaya Tourism College on Friday (Apr. 6) at the local campus. The event

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as an implementation of the Convention Management course was attended by students from tourism campus and bartenders from several bar and bartender communities in Bali. One of the committees, Diah Dita Yunitha, said the event is routinely held every year as a form of application of the Convention Management course obtained by students majoring in Diploma 3 of Tourism Management and Hospitality of the STIPAR Triatma Jaya. The students of Food & Beverage Management A and B organized the ‘Flair Bartending Competition MICE 2018.’ This activity is intended as a competition in the field of tourism to explore the ideas and creativity among young people, especially

in the field of food and beverage. “Besides, this activity is also meant to train the ability of young bartenders in the field of flair bartending,” said Diah DitaYunitha. The event supported by the Asia Bartender Association (ABA) and Association of Indonesian Bartender (HBI) took place lively and was able to attract the attention of the audience. Tight competition between the participants finally chose the winners that managed to show off the best performance. The first winner was Kadek Juni Kusuma Dewa (Apollonia Hotel School), second winner went to Komang Adi Swastika (Flair Forever), third winner to Gede Sukarya (Dhyana Pura University) and the Best Cocktail was won by Gede Krisna (Flair Forever). HBI Coordinator, Bayu Hendra, said the activity is very positive. On that account, he very much appreciates to this kind of competition to brush up the skills of young bartenders. “HBI will always support a similar event in the future, both in sending the jury and conducting a training related to bartending if the campus wants,” he said. Meanwhile, Agung Yoga as President of ABA Indonesia said that such kind of event will grow and keep emerging new talents which in the future will be the representative of Indonesia in international level championship. B N (BTN/015)

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Black Roasted Suckling Pig, Have You Ever Tried?

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oodies of Balinese delicacies have certainly been familiar with the name of the roasted suckling pig. One of the culinary centers of roasted suckling pig can be found in Kerambitan subdistrict, Tabanan. Unfortunately, to date the basic ingredient of this roasted suckling pig is not the black Bali pig posing typical Balinese pig. Most culinary entrepreneurs tend to prefer landrace due to faster harvest whereas the taste is much different. What are the steps of preservation of the black Balinese pig suspected of getting rarer?. Black pig (local pig of Bali) is provided with organic feed, so the texture of the meat is very chewy. Indeed, it requires longer raising

period than landrace pigs. Unfortunately this black pig is now getting very rare, even almost extinct. The desire to preserve Balinese black pig population eventually emerged from the Kerambitan sub-district head, I Gede Sukanada. He wanted in the Kerambitan Festival IV to be held next October; the cuisine of Balinese black pig can be enjoyed by foodies of roasted suckling pig in particular. “Earlier, we invite a number of foodies of roasted suckling pig to enjoy the taste of black pork that we name free event,” said I Gede Sukanada amid the event of black roasted suckling pig at Mandung hamlet, Sembung Gede, Kerambitan, Sunday (Apr. 8). Through this event he would

like to get some inputs so the taste of black roasted suckling pig can be accepted by the tongue of foodies. The efforts to preserve Balinese black pigs will be initiated by giving black piglets to the poor whose funding source is supported by UPK funds (formerly PNPM). “Next month, we are going to launch black pig breeding to the poor and the piglets are ready,” he explained. Provision of Balinese pig breeding in May is expected to support the Kerambitan Festival IV to be held in October. “On the one hand, we give the piglets. After growing bigger, we plan to make a bazaar in October that will serve the black Balinese roasted suckling pig. Meanwhile, the benefits of this activity will be allocated for the conservation of Tyto Alba owl population at Timpag village,” he said. As understood, Timpag village keeps trying to maintain the population of Tyto Alba owls. The owl is taken advantage to prevent the occurrence of rodent pests. Indeed it is very good. Besides, it does not harm the natural potential, and can overcome the pest attack of rats with owls. At the same time, it also maintains the balance of nature itself. One of the most urgent things is the intention to build the home to the owl breeding because this owl is not proficient in looking for a place to stay. BTN (BTN/kmb)

I Made Nengah Yasa Becomes a Star before Guests male figure named I Made Nengah Yasa becomes a star before tourists. Of course, every day he always becomes the object of camera shooting of tourists taking a rest at hotel. “I have set up a special place at Prime Plaza Hotel & Suites Sanur to demonstrate sculpture and pandil. Aside from being intended as cultural attraction, it is also a promotion of the art craft,” he said. This sculptor from Gunung hamlet, Taman, Abiansemal, Badung, said that tourists are very happy with the craft making activity. Before leaving the hotel or after arriving from a promenade, they must take some time to watch the art activities. “When being fortunate, they buy my product immediately,” said Nengah Yasa. However, this father of two sons of Badung-born on May 9, 1974, admitted that not every guest coming to him want to buy his artwork. Many buyers also depend on the development of Bali tourism. “Sometimes, there are almost no buyers. Yesterday afternoon, some tourists including local tourists were interested in my work of

art. Many guests ordered the carving of their face on wood medium,” he asserted. This husband to I Gusti Made Rai Suartini said the art activities he does are carving puppet, guest’s face on wood medium, and making a statue. Face carving on wood is the mostly ordered by guests a holiday memento in Bali. “I am just given their photo and then it takes me three months to accomplish. The work will be taken after they come to Bali again or they ask to dispatch. If they stay longer they will wait for the work,” he said. The price of face carving ranges from IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 1,500,000, depending on the complexity. This type of art is favored by tourists from Europe, Australia, America, Africa and domestic tourists from Jakarta. “In a month, there are always orders, but the

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Now Is Your Time to Visit Hidden Canyon very much impressed with the beauty near Beji Guwang previously known as Batu Mepet,” he explained, Tuesday (Apr. 3). At the location, the tourist took a number of photos, and then shared through his social media accounts to a number of friends in France who are also fond of adventure. “The French tourist

hough having been long well known and visited by many tourists, some people may still never visit it. Now, it is time to visit the Hidden Canyon of Beji Guwang at Guwang village, Sukawati. It is increasingly crowded by tourists. Every day, there are hundreds of tourists making a visit to this attraction. Seeing the high enthusiasm of tourists, the management of this attraction also makes various breakthroughs. Manager of Hidden Canyon, Ketut Muda, explained, it was first introduced by a French tourist who likes adventure. While visiting the area, the unnamed tourist was deeply impressed. “He was

While exploring the flow along the river, tourists can enjoy the beautiful cliff in the area. “Well, on this cliff tourists like to take pictures,” he explained. After tracing the river along the one km, tourists are served with beautiful stretch of paddy fields with a distance of 1.5 km. After that, tourists are back to the parking lot. “The time taken to explore the Hidden Canyon and return to the parking lot is about 2.5 hours,” he said. The management continuously makes improvement in the man-

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revenue system with the package pattern. Tourists get additional cold towels, mineral water and lockers to store their belongings. Shower is also available including a changing room. Muda added that until now it has 48 guides divided into two shifts namely shift A and shift B. When tour guides of shift A have finished handling their tourists, shifts B or the reserves can be taken to escort tourists. The guides start working at 06:00 local time by cleaning up the river from the garbage littering the river during the flood. After that, at 08:00 local time, they begin to escort tourists. The Hidden Canyon visit activity is closed at 18:00 (BTN/kmb) local time every day.

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Formerly, this harbor was known for the loading and unloading of timber and cement ships, within the past few years it has developed into a cruise ship harbor.

he development of Celukan Bawang Harbor in Gerokgak subdistrict has been increasingly crowded. Formerly, this harbor was known for the loading and unloading of timber and cement ships, within the past few years it has developed into a cruise ship harbor. For many times, various kinds

of medium- to large-capacity cruise ships begin leaning in the Celukan Bawang Harbor. This rapid development began to be addressed by harbor authority and local government. One of the discourses is the arrangement and extension of the pier to facilitate cruise ships when ‘anchoring’ here.

Data on the arrival of cruise ships in Celukan Bawang Harbor from 2017 ago indicated there are seven times. From the arrivals, the number of foreign tourist visit to Buleleng is recorded to reach 9,690 people with 5,911 crews. Entering this year, six cruise ships are scheduled to drop in at Celukan Bawang to make a stopover.

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Members of Lokananta Art Studio Show Off Their Talent dance tells about the reciprocal relationship having honored the nobility of the dance in Bali. Next, the Tenun Dance depicts a Balinese woman doing her weaving activities described with very gentle movement. Furthermore, there was Kebyar Terompong dance warming up the atmosphere on that cold night. At first, it was performed by adult dancer followed by the little Kebyar Terompong dancer as the successor and preserver of the dance art.

agement of this tourist attraction. In the past, to enjoy the beauty of Hidden Canyon, both domestic and foreign tourists were charged totally IDR 115,000 per person where as much as IDR 100,000 is for tour guide and IDR 15,000 for admission ticket. At that time, one guide handled up to four tourists. Now, the management is changing the

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named the region Hidden Canyon. Since then, many foreign tourists are asking about this place,” said Muda. Due to many tourists that come and ask about the location, in October 2015 and village youth club and local communities held a meeting to discuss about the development of tourist attraction. “Since then, this location was opened as a natural tourist attraction,” he said. Muda further explained that to enjoy the beautiful nature with the local river cliff, tourists should be escorted by a tour guide. Tourists are then invited to enjoy the beauty of nature by walking northward or toward the upstream.

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From the arrival of the cruise ship, it transports 9,770 passengers and 7,642 crews. The cruise ship arrival is almost adjacent throughout last January where during which was recorded to reach three times of arrival. Two other arrivals occurred last March, and this month is scheduled to return another cruise ship that will lean in Celukan Bawang Harbor. Since being visited by cruise ships, the Buleleng Tourism Office with tourism players coalesced into the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Buleleng facilitated thousands of tourists boarding in the cruise ships. While facilitating cruise ship passengers, the tourism office and PHRI offer tour packages to passengers for a visit to major destinations in North Bali. In addition to preparing accommodation and tour packages, the tourism office and tourism players in this region gave speech to passengers or ship crews that were leaning in North Bali. This greeting was done by displaying traditional arts and interspersed with the introduction to the potential tourist attraction of Buleleng.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Nyoman Sutrisna, said that all this time the cruise ships stopping by in the Celukan Bawang Harbor was not more than a day. This happens due to consideration of tourism agent and ship crews having not sold a tour package in Buleleng for more than a day. However, Sutrisna admitted that Celukan Bawang Harbor is increasingly known as a stopover for cruise ships. Certainly it is a positive progress to develop the tourism industry in the region. Moreover, the visit of thousands of tourists only lasting for one day has given a multiplier effect to tourism players. They consist of transportation, restaurant and souvenir shops in some tourist destinations included in the tour packages when receiving cruise ship guests. “Starting in 2017 and now the intensity of cruise ship arrivals have been increasing. From the arrival of previous ships, there are many impacts received by tourism players in our region. In the future, we are confident to be able to realize the development of cruise ship harbor in West Buleleng,” he explained. (BTN/kmb)

hildren can only play, ah ..., not always. Just look at their action in the art performance at the Gianyar Cultural Open Stage. The elementary and junior high school students skillfully expressed their dance movement on stage. Dance techniques such as gesture, movement and style are showed straightforwardly and firmly. Their performance was very detailed to amaze the audience from various circles. It is the appearance of Lokananta Dance Studio of Mukti hamlet, Singapadu, Sukawati, in enlivening the 249th anniversary of Gianyar

Section Head of the Art at the Gianyar Culture Agency, I Nyoman Jagra, said the art of the dance in Gianyar should get high attention in every performance in the region. The event like the town anniversary becomes an ideal medium to express any artworks owned. Regeneration becomes the most important thing to keep the art tradition and culture so as not to be discontinued in the future. “Amazingly, little dancers grow more and more,” he said. (BTN/015

town on Wednesday (Apr. 11). The art troupe under the direction of I Wayan Sutirtha presented seven contemporary dances involving as many as 45 dancers. Pucuk Dance featured as the mascot of Gianyar district started the children’s performance on account of the arts. It is created by senior choreographer I Nyoman Cerita depicting a red flower that exudes charisma of purity, wisdom, majesty and beauty. Afterwards, it presented the Aguru Dance created by I Wayan Sutirtha (choreographer) and I Nyoman Kariasa (composer). This

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Denpasar Becomes an International Convention City enpasar city becomes a venue of international convention. The World’s Largest Old Bike Collection is ready to enliven the 2018 International Veteran Cycle Association

(IVCA) congress. The event taking place on April 12-15, 2018 is centered at Grand Inna Bali Beach Denpasar. This was revealed in the meeting of the IVCA Committee with print and electronic media

crews on Wednesday (Apr. 11) at Warung Bendega, Denpasar. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Indonesian Old Bicycle Community (KOSTI) Joko R. Prihartono, Chairman of

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the IVCA 2018 Committee Bambang Waluyojati, Chairman of SAMAS Denpasar Hendradata and the Denpasar municipality was represented by Subdivision Head of Information Collection and Publication of Public Relations Division of Denpasar Regional Secretariat, I Wayan Hendaryana. Series of the IVCA 2018 event was opened with the IVCA trophy relay by 10 core participants and hundreds of old bicycle enthusiasts of KOSTI members. This parade took the start at Anyer Beach, Banten on March 24, 2018 and then finished on Sunrise Beach, Sanur. All the participants covered a distance of approximately 1,500 km and reached the city of Denpasar on April 10, 2018. “Denpasar city administration supports and appreciates to the IVCA activities conducted with various series of activities in the city of Denpasar,” said Subdivision Head of Information Collection and Publications, I Wayan Hendaryana. Acting Mayor of Denpasar, IGN Jaya Negara, appreciated and hoped the event can provide an increase of tourism promotion for Denpasar city. IVCA participants can enjoy the beauty of the beach, market, and the royal palace area as the tourism icon of Denpasar

city. Participants are also expected to participate in maintaining traffic order and environmental cleanliness during the congress. Chairman of KOSTI, Joko R. Prihartono, said the IVCA 2018 becomes a gathering place for old bicycle enthusiasts from around the world. Approximately 10,000 participants enliven the congress in Denpasar which also broke the Guinness Book of Record in the category of the Greatest Classic Bicycle Parade around the World. “We want to preserve Indonesian culture through old bicycles, and it becomes a great opportunity to introduce Indonesian culture as it poses a mirror of our cultural wealth,” he said. The series of IVCA event in Bali especially in the city of Denpasar includes a cultural ride as far as 20 km. Besides, it is filled with mangrove tree planting in the Serangan Beach area, followed by Vintage Bicycle Village with the theme Kampoeng Jadoel (literally means antiquated kampong) as well as fun race consisting of various categories. The highlight of the event is in the international bicycle parade traveling around Denpasar as far as 25 km with their distinctive country attires in the spirit of diversity. . (BTN/015)

April 27 - May 10, 2018

Business and Leisure

Bali Pesto Café

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Two Balinese Bartenders Show off Skills in Thailand

Serving Balinese Foods with International Flavor

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ali Pesto Café is restaurant located on Jalan Monkey Forest Ubud offering a variety of very tasty and delicious menus. The menus served are hygienic and utilizing fresh and local ingredients prepared by professional chef. Do not be surprised when tasting, you will get definitely addicted to it. Bali Pesto Café is a restaurant offering a natural concept. The building utilizes bamboo, alang-alang roof and arranged in a very distinctive style. U n i q u e l y, the interior is designed with domination of checkered and classic colors giving sacred impression. The seats are wooden, with a table in the classic miniature shape. On the table, there is natural flower pot decoration. Every day it opens from 07:30 to 23:30. It offers the menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They consist of Balinese and international dishes, such as Italian Food and Asian Food. The local menus

highly demanded are roasted suckling pig, steamed duck, fried rice, mixed rice, tuna kebab, Calamary salad and pumpkin soup. “Balinese food is

t h e most favorite here,” said Ida Bagus Suar Udiyana, the owner of Bali Pesto Café. Bali Pesto Café is almost never empty with customers. Many people eat here while others just

quench thirst after having a promenade in this international tourist kampong. Several visitors have become loyal customers and they come from Australia, Europe, China, Asia, East Europe and some from India. “In addition to the delicious menus, perhaps they are also interested in the restaurant due to our impressive design,” he said. The menus presented are not monotonous. Every six months the menus are replaced with new menus, preceded by testing the menus in the special today. “The menu replacement is also part of the services. Every new event, we replace the menus tailored to the theme,” he explained. Guests can choose the menus available, according to their taste. If you are reluctant to get out of your hotel, you can order because Bali Pesto Café also prepares Delivery Services and Go-Food. “Our happy hour takes place from 15:00 to 19:00 where all cocktails are offered with the package of buying 1 get 1 free,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

wo bartenders from Bali made stunning appearance in Thailand. They appeared to represent Indonesia in the event of The Master World Bartending Championship 2018. As one of the prestigious bartending competitions followed by ten countries, this year’s implementation was held to coincide with the ten years’ establishment of Bartender Thai Corporation (BTC). The contest took place for three days (Mar. 26-28) at Longbar Patong, Thailand. Bacardi Thailand Company Limited returned to be the main sponsor along with Uncle Tom Company and ABA (Asia Bartender Association) that always supports every event of the ABA members throughout Asia. The competition is divided into two categories namely the World Flair Master and World Mix Mas-

ter with the total prize prepared up to USD 15,000. In the competition, Indonesia sent two of its best bartenders that were able to win in the flair category represented by I Wayan Eka Darmawan and Mix Master represented by Gede Adi-

jaya. On the occasion, Indonesia should be proud because both representatives ranked top 10 of 20 participants in the flair category and 22 participants in the mix master category. Moreover, Gede Adijaya won the title of ‘The Best Gin & Tonic’ by presenting a cocktail called ‘The Holy Tirta’ inspired by Balinese culture. The event is one of the bartender competitions of the five biggest bartender competitions in the world. The world bartender championship to be held in Bali is entitled ‘Stars War Bali World Flair Championship’ in September 2018. “In the future, Indonesian bartenders are expected to improve their achievement, so they can become Indonesian tourism ambassadors in every bartender competition in world level,” said Gede Adijaya. B N (BTN/015)

unga jepun or bunga kamboja, are known in English as frangipani flowers and have become iconic of the island of Bali. In fact frangipani is the official flower of the district of Badung -the wealthiest regency of Bali. Frangipani flowers belong to the genus of Plurmeria and have a delightful fragrance and are used as one of the raw materials for perfumes, incense, body scrubs, cosmetics and medicines. There are different kinds of Jepun including; Jepun Putih, Jepun Sudamala and Jepun Cendana. Most sacred areas in Bali have Jepun tress growing in their midst. These cartoonlike flowers are considered sacred by Balinese Hindus and are commonly used in their religious ceremonies. Jepun or frangipani trees are a l s o commonly planted in people’s yards, in resorts, around villas and in five-star hotels as a beautiful decorative addition to the landscape. Try placing one behind your ear – it may uplift your spirit more than you think.

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Bali Bartenders Win Nestcology Flair Competition

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ldi Suardana who works at Azul Beach Club Bali and Putu PurnaYasa at Hard Rock Hotel Bali achieved the first and second winner at the Nestcolo-

gy Flair Competition 2018. Meanwhile, the third winner went to Lega Jatmiko (Royal Ambarukmo Hotel Yogyakarta). This national event was held on April 4, 2018

at Nestcology Semarang. The competition was followed by 40 participants from eight provinces including Bali, Manado, Jakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Surabaya, Jogja dan Solo. It competed for a total prize of IDR 20 million. Aldi and Purna Yasa admitted to be very happy with the achievement. Both natives to Bali did not expect to achieve the best results in the competition. “All the participants faced are very competitive. Hopefully, this national championship can be held more frequently, so it can become a medium to gather, communicate and meet face to face among Indonesian bartenders,” said Aldi after winning the competition. The event chaired by Trio Bangkit Sanjaya presented an international jury, Shahmil Lin, who is the owner and founder of Bar Stylez Singapore. There was also David Muhamad Junior, the Vice President of ABA (Asia Bartender Association) of Indonesia Chapter. ABA Indonesia will always actively support the activities of bartenders in Indonesia so that Indonesian bartenders can take part in Asia. B N (BTN/015)

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April 27 - May 10, 2018

Penaka Hamlet, a Center of Bone Craft in Gianyar

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa Achieves Travelife Gold Certification environment and preserve the island’s unique cultural heritage. Other certification components include respecting the local community and implementing fair employment practices as a business leader in Bali’s hospitality sector. Upon presentation, Mr. Peter Arya, in his capacity as joint owner of the three properties said, “It is indeed a great honour to be recognized by Travelife as this certification reinforces our long-term commitment to sustainability. Bali is a premier tourism destination and so it is crucial that we all join forces and take the necessary steps to maintain and enhance the island for the benefit of future generations.” B N (BTN/r)

Penaka hamlet, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, has become the center of bone crafts. The village located very close to Gunung Kawi tourist attraction has made the small industries thrive. Their production is always increasing because they do not only target local market, but also foreign travelers coming in person or placing an order via email. amlet chief of Penaka, I Nyoman Ardika, said that bone craft has flourished since the beginning of the 1990s. Three people become the pioneers and they are categorized into successful bone craftsmen namely I Gede Ardika, Wayan Jiwa and Rupawan. Previously, the Penaka hamlet was famous for its coconut shell craft. “Of the approximately 700 residents, 80 percent of them have profession as bone craftsmen, while the remaining residents are

coconut shell craftsmen, farmers and employees,” he said. Penaka hamlet, explained Ardika, was famous for coconut shell crafts of various products in the 1970s. Then in the 1980s they got involved in timber crafts and starting in the 1990s bone craft began to be introduced. The types of product made including pendant of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. They are designed in antique Balinese carvings. I Wayan Jiwa said that the bone materials in use are brought in

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Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is delighted to announce that together with sister properties, Candi Beach Resort & Spa and Legian Beach Hotel, it is the proud recipient of a Travelife Gold Certificate. All three properties are key players in Bali’s tourism industry and this achievement represents an ongoing commitment to sustainability. stablished in 2007, Travelife is a web-based certification system that enables hotels to monitor and self-access their sustainability performance. Through consultation with multiple tourism stakeholders and academics, the whole system is based on a set of exacting guidelines. Travelife is now accepted as a credible tool within the global travel and tourism industry. The prestigious accolade acknowledges that each property has respectively taken measures to uphold suitability. This has been achieved through continued efforts to protect the

I Wayan Jiwa, a bone craft, still actively produces bone handicrafts.

from Bali region like Darmasaba and outside Bali like Badung and Sumatra. At first, the bones are cleaned and then cut with a saw in appropriate with the need of design or order. After that, it is processed as desired (bracelets, necklaces and rings), then carved, sandpaper, polished and resumed with finishing. If the product is an order of customer, having been finished it will be sent directly to customer. Otherwise, it will be on display at art shop. The bone material consists of buffalo head and the horn. “There is also material specially imported from Mexico, the United States and Russia in the form of wood fossils having been thousands of years named amber. This material is processed into a unique craft favored by foreign travelers,” he said. According to him, currently the bone crafts are still demanded by foreign travelers. This condition encourages residents of Penaka to get involved in the profession as craftsman. Despite having been a farmer or employee, they can still make bone craft as a side job. “This bone craft has a good prospect, so that it can help the local economy,” he said. However, he continued, the current sluggish world economic condition also has an impact on the declining production of his bone crafts. Nevertheless, the craftsman having permanent direct market overseas can still send their

Different types of bone handicraft. handicraft products ordered via email. “We have owned regular customers overseas. Though the economic condition is sluggish,

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A.A. Bagus Ari Brahmanta

Gianyar Ready to Build Digital Destination

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Blood Donors are Life Savers n Friday, 6th April 2018, Hard Rock Hotel Bali conducted a blood donation drive in conjunction with the Indonesian Red Cross Denpasar City. The donated blood will be used for transfusions or made into medications, giving someone else another chance at life. In fact, we may help save up to three lives with just one donation. “The blood donation program is held twice annually as part of our contribution to the local community and in line with our mantra and philosophy to: “Take Time To Be Kind”, said Ketut Narendra Wiriadijaya as Marketing Communications

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Manager Hard Rock Hotel Bali. More than 40 participants from Hard Rock Hotel Bali joined the program. He added that the guests are very enthusiastic in joining the event. “Not only our guests but some guests from other hotels are also taking part in donating their blood,” Narendra said. Hard Rock also invited tourism businessmen and media partner to join. “In addition to blood donor, we also carried out carithy fun run and other event as a part of our CSR,” he explained. There is great hope that the event will be carried out for many times more and could (BTN/r) help others. B N

ianyar has the most and complete tourist objects on the Island of Bali. If detailed, there are totally 61 objects consisting of cultural, natural, coastal, recreation, market and palace objects. “Some are fully managed by customary village, in collaboration of customary village with the government and subak organization as well as by customary village and subak organization only,” said the Head of the Gianyar Tourism Office, A.A. Bagus Ari Brahmanta. Agung Brahmanta said that customary village is expected to manage the existing tourist attraction in the area, so that it can make a community-based tourism, namely a tourism development that can prosper the people, create job opportunities and reduce poverty. “We at the Tourism Office facilitate it through a provision of coaching for the destination,” he said. According to this man from

Ubud, destinations can provide development points and multiplier effects for other sectors. Therefore, the Gianyar government encourages every village to have interesting attractions and destinations, so that it can give development to the community. “In the development process, there are certainly many challenges that must be passed through,” he said. Firstly, he said it is the challenge in human resources that must move. There must be people and public figures with capabilities that can drive tourism in accordance with the existing standards. Then, there must be a management, so the government remains to provide education. Thirdly, each destination should comply with the standard quality. “If they have been met, it is resumed with the development of branding,” he said. On that account, among the 61 existing tourist objects he said only 50 percent has been well

managed. Currently, his office is working on cultural heritages that have not owned branding yet such as Mengening, Goa Garba and Tegallinggah. Meanwhile, those that have owned branding are Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi, Goa Gajah and Samuan Tiga. “We continuously refer to the development of existing tourism

at the national and international levels, so that excel in competitiveness,” he determined. Related to cultural heritage development, his office will do by degrees because the destination has something to do with infrastructure. In addition, the Tourism Office will build digital destination. So, the cultural information center will be built in Samuan Tiga equipped with a diorama. “Samuan Tiga has a very strong history related to the emergence of the customary village,” he said. In Samuan Tiga will be built an information center in digital platform according to the current needs, but does not reduce the history. The diorama made will have a cinema telling about the life of Balinese people. There is a historical journey of Rishi Markandeya up to these days along with the reviews about Balinese culture. “There is also a digital cultural information center,” he

said. Currently, he continued, many tourists access digital information. In Gianyar, more tourists visit artificial recreation park and culture heritages. “In the future, we will build a tourism village as well. Almost all the villages in Gianyar have superior potential, but they must record first the advantages whether it is culture, nature or the possibility to build accommodation, restaurant or other. We are still doing the mapping,” he replied. For instance, Taro is a special destination for spiritual tourism while Kendran is designed to be a green and cultural destination that prioritizes the unification of the environment and culture within a village. “To be honest, based on the typology of villages in Gianyar, all have characteristics, so that it can become a unique and superior tourist destination,” he hoped. B N (BTN/015)

April 27 - May 10, 2018

Where to Go... GIANYAR

The Center of Art

f you like culture then you have to come to Taman Nusa Bali, it is a new cultural tourism destination, has been opened for almost 5 years, located on a hillside in Banjar Blahpane Kelod, Sidan village, Gianyar, with Melangit River dividing the place, separating it from Klungkung and Bangli districts. “From Taman Nusa, when the

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Aceh, from east to west of Indonesia as the main product of Taman Nusa, Taman Nusa divides the tourist route in chronology of time: Prehistoric times, Royal Age, Cultural Village, Historic Times, and Indonesian Future. “You will be enriched by the diverse knowledge of cultures and tribes in Indonesia, by recognizing traditional houses and explanations, as well as discussing with some Indonesian indigenous tribesmen through their jobs as craftsmen: weavers, Java batik maker, Balinese canang maker, phinisi ships maker, weaving mats maker”. Murjana explains. While taking a leisurely stroll amidst the greenery visitors will feel in a “Great Village” called Nusantara (the archipelago). Visitors can also enjoy some traditional dance and music such as Kulintang Minahasa, Cakalele Dance, Pagelu Dance, Piring Dance, Yapong Dance, Gondang Batak, and Angklung Sunda. Here also provides a special package called “Warna Nusantaraku”. On Warna Nusantaraku package you will have the opportunity to do cultural activities such as: face painting or body painting with Papuan style, learn how to make Balinese canang, try to wear some traditional Indonesian clothes, taste drinks or Indonesian meals, paint the key chains, and learn how to make batik. You can get a rest while enjoying a drink at the cafes that spread in every culture zone: such as in

Puputan Badung Square

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A Model of Unity in Diversity sky is clear and sunny, we will see Gunung Agung (Mount Agung) in the northeast, Nusa Penida Island in southeast, and the coast of Siut in the south. This place is enchanting because it is in the middle of the green and hilly nature.” Nyoman Murjana, General Manager of Taman Nusa, said. “Taman Nusa is approximately 15 hectares, or 2 kilometers on foot when you take a walk. If you walk around casually you can spend about 1.5 to 2 hours of your time enjoying the beauty charm of this place. While you take pictures and drink coffee in it’s cafes ... you unknowingly can spend 4 to 5 hours of your time to release all the fatigue while feeling the ethnic nuances of Nusantara (the archipelago)”. Nyoman Murjana added. The display of traditional houses of various regions, from Papua to

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he name of Taman Puputan Badung is a dedication to memorize of the war on 20th September 1906 in which the Balinese people King Badung/Denpasar fought bravely against the Dutch who invaded theh land. That date is always commemorated every year, and a monument called Ta-

Bali Museum

cafetaria Bali, cafetaria Toraja, cafetaria Mandailing Riau cafetaria and the Java cafeteria. And also available two different restaurants: Dapur Nusa Restaurant for traditional food, or The Royal Sidan Restaurant for international food. Taman Nusa also has a field called Alun-alun, which can be used for various games and activities of group guests. Taman Nusa provides Alun-alun, an auditorium called Teater Bima which is a amphitheater-shaped place to perform, with a capacity of 250 seats. ,ethnographic museum, puppets museum, textile museum and exhibition room. Before leaving Taman Nusa, you can still shop for various handicrafts at the souvenir shop

located opposite of the Taman Nusa boulevard. “Taman Nusa is very interesting to be a model of UNITY IN DIVERSITY. is an example of historical fact, that this diverse Indonesian nation has the virtues and wisdoms of the ancestors, namely Bhineka Tunggal Ika. The motto that used to be the motto of Majapahit kingdom” He stressed “Now looks in the form of a cultural park. We are like to be reminded again that this nation is a great nation with tremendous potential of cultural wealth. Come and see Indonesia in one afternoon.” He hopefully. BTN

ali Museum is a museum of storage of past human heritage and ethnography. The museum is located in a strategic location capital city Denpasar, exactly at

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

Jalan Mayor Wisnu. In the southern part of the museum is Jagatnatha Temple, Puputan Badung Field and Catur Muka Statue. From International Airfort Ngurah Rai, it takes approximately 40 minutes.

man Puputan Monument has been erected for the important event. This monument stands of northern part of the Puputan Square. This Square is visited by many local people every afternoon for recreation; and every Sunday there activities particularly organized for children. BTN

The museum collection consists of ethnographic objects include tools and equipment life, arts, religious, the development of literatu re and cultural Bali. Exterior walls, courtyards and gates are designed with a distinctive style or royal castle in Denpasar . There are four pavilions at the complex museum. This pavilions representing various regency in Bali. In the northern part of the museum called Tabanan pavilion. The collection that displayed is dance uniform and equipment, all kinds of masks for the mask dance, shadow puppets , keris ( traditional sword Bali ) for Calonarang dance and also some ancient statues.In the center of the complex stands Buleleng pavilion. The building has the style like temple in northern Bali. This pavilion collects Balinese clothing including traditional Balinese fan.. The last pavilion which is located at the main entrance where you will see kulkul (traditional equipment for collecting population) , as well as various other prehistoric collection. The tourist can see the equipment used by humans during the hunt and farm period, cultiva-

Mertasari Beach ertasari Beach is located facing north, unlike the Sanur Beach facing west. So, to see the position of sunrise is not in the middle of the beach, but it emerges from the side of coastline. This beach is located on Jalan Tirta Empul, Sanur, or can be reached through Jalan Pengembak, Sanur. To access the beach can be made through Jalan Danau Poso, Sanur then turn southwards to Jalan Pengembak and straight to the beach. However, people more frequently access it through Jalan Danau Poso and then turn southward into Jalan Sekar Waru and then turn right to the T-junction and encounter a large banyan tree in the middle and then turn left. Ultimately, you will arrive on Mertasari Beach. Mertasari Beach is an ideal

tion period and the metallic period . While the upper floor pavilion featuring a collection of Balinese art. Bali Museum is a good place to learn more about Bali. BTN

place for relaxing, while bathing, swimming or sunbathing on the white sand. In the late 1976, this beach was used to sunbathe by tourists while facing east at sunrise. When exploring the coast, we will see many travelers lying down along the white sandy beach, bathing in sunlight or they call it sunbathing. On certain days, Mertasari Beach will be thronged by a myriad of visitors. Moreover, on Umanis Kuningan that coincides with Sunday, it will be very crowded. Hindu people of Bali will cross to Serangan Island to pray at Sakenan Temple. So, do not to miss this rare opportunity. BTN

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

Beratan Lake

Batur Geopark

The Vulcano Museum Of Mount Batur

Batukaru Temple atukaru Temple is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan) with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. It is set in the pla-

teau area with lush tropical rain forest surround it. It is situated in the peaceful area which is far from the local resident that is ideally for worship. There are some temple building spread out through the tranquility of rain forest and the big mountain of Batukaru. The temple festival at Luwur Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is executed every six-month or 210 days which is every Thursday Umanis Wara Dungulan (Balinese Calendar), just the day after Galungan Day (the biggest Balinese Hindu Holidays). The extension day of temple festival is executed during eleven day, to give the opportunity for Hindu public society espe-

eratan Lake is a shallow lake with the high caldera about 1231m above sea level and it is located at Bedugul, the famous tourist destinations in Bali. The water volume in this lake is about 0,049 km3, so Beratan Lake is the closed lake. Tourist can access the Beratan Lake through the dock which have been provided or desist around Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. In this place, the visitor can do various activities like doing recreation to cially in Bali to come for praying. Pengempon (the society who take care of the temple) has the obligation to take care of the temple inclusive of ceremony execution. This fact is one of characteristic power outside of physical of Watu Karu Temple. BTN

look around in dock or do the other outdoor activities. The various water recreation activities can also be conducted here, for example riding the boat motorize to circle the lake, parasailing, canoeing with the traditional boat, banana boating, water skiing, and others. Fishing activities are also available in this places for who one love fishing in the lake. Beratan Lake is situated

in the plateau area with cool atmosphere surround it. It is an ideal place for relaxation while enjoy the beautiful panorama of lake. The accommodations are also available in this area where is the perfect place for overnight stay, resting and enjoy the beautiful panoramic of lake with the Ulun Danu Temple as a magnificence. BTN

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

atur Geopark is a tourist destination located in Kintamani area that integrates the geological diversity, cultural diversity as well as floral and faunal diversity. Geologically, the Batur Geopark has a caldera where it is equipped with a crescent-shaped lake occupying the southeastern area with the length of about 7.5 km, a maximum width of 2.5 km, circumference of about 22 km

he centre government, Bali Grovince Government and Bangli Regency Government are together making The Vulcano Museum of Mount Batur as to Visual the beautiful of Mount Batur. The museum is located at the parking area of Penelokan tourism object (look out point) about ± 20 kms of

and an area of about 16 km2 called the Lake Batur. In terms of culture, it has a unique culture spreading across 15 villages within the Geopark area such as the cemetery at Trunyan, Baris Gede Dance and others. In terms of floral and faunal diversity, the Batur Geopark

has a specific flora and fauna, among others: the Kintamanian dog and other horticultural crops. BTN

the northern regency of Bangli. This place is also for recreation because inside the building consist of audio visual room and conference room. The vulcano museum of Mount Batur is the place to keep the historical and ancient archeologycal and centre information for scientist. BTN

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

April 27 - May 10, 2018

Where to Go... GIANYAR

The Center of Art

Taman Nusa

Puputan Badung Square

DENPASAR

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In the City

Bali Museum

ali Museum is a museum of storage of past human heritage and ethnography. The museum is located in a strategic location capital city Denpasar, exactly at

Jalan Mayor Wisnu. In the southern part of the museum is Jagatnatha Temple, Puputan Badung Field and Catur Muka Statue. From International Airfort Ngurah Rai, it takes approximately 40 minutes.

tion period and the metallic period . While the upper floor pavilion featuring a collection of Balinese art. Bali Museum is a good place to learn more about Bali. BTN

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

Beratan Lake

Batur Geopark

The Vulcano Museum Of Mount Batur

Batukaru Temple atukaru Temple is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan) with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. It is set in the pla-

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

has a specific flora and fauna, among others: the Kintamanian dog and other horticultural crops. BTN

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

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Penaka Hamlet, a Center of Bone Craft in Gianyar

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I Wayan Jiwa, a bone craft, still actively produces bone handicrafts.

Different types of bone handicraft. handicraft products ordered via email. “We have owned regular customers overseas. Though the economic condition is sluggish,

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Gianyar Ready to Build Digital Destination

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Bali Pesto Café

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highly demanded are roasted suckling pig, steamed duck, fried rice, mixed rice, tuna kebab, Calamary salad and pumpkin soup. “Balinese food is

t h e most favorite here,” said Ida Bagus Suar Udiyana, the owner of Bali Pesto Café. Bali Pesto Café is almost never empty with customers. Many people eat here while others just

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Bali Bartenders Win Nestcology Flair Competition

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ldi Suardana who works at Azul Beach Club Bali and Putu PurnaYasa at Hard Rock Hotel Bali achieved the first and second winner at the Nestcolo-

gy Flair Competition 2018. Meanwhile, the third winner went to Lega Jatmiko (Royal Ambarukmo Hotel Yogyakarta). This national event was held on April 4, 2018

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Often Dropped in by Cruise Ships, Celukan Bawang Harbor Improved

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Formerly, this harbor was known for the loading and unloading of timber and cement ships, within the past few years it has developed into a cruise ship harbor.

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(IVCA) congress. The event taking place on April 12-15, 2018 is centered at Grand Inna Bali Beach Denpasar. This was revealed in the meeting of the IVCA Committee with print and electronic media

crews on Wednesday (Apr. 11) at Warung Bendega, Denpasar. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Indonesian Old Bicycle Community (KOSTI) Joko R. Prihartono, Chairman of

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Black Roasted Suckling Pig, Have You Ever Tried?

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HOTELS &VILLAS RESERVATION-TOURA-RENT CARS Domestic Arrival Terminal, Ngurah Rai International Airport Denpasar - Bali Ph : +62361 4092366, E-mail : rusma.anwar@gmail.com

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Flair Bartending Competition Takes Place at STIPAR Triatma Jaya

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Beachwalk Shopping Center EAT & REPEAT

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Suites Escape at THE HAVEN Bali Seminyak

Arma Museum

Acknowledges and Builds on the Past, Focuses on the Future

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Beach view

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Crispy Ducks

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Gamelan Makers at Tihingan Village

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Goddess Danu as Source of Prosperity

Believed to Have Existed in the Age of Gelgel Kingdom

Lake Buyan

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ting foot on a concrete courtyard, the eyes directly point to a set of gamelan placed in one room. The colors look shiny, golden and very bright. Some are also covered in

red clothes so as not to be exposed to dust. In the back of the room, some people are busy cutting bamboo, adjusting to some gamelan blade

Where To Go . . .

Gumbrih Tourism Water Park

Medewi Beach

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

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Sembiran Village

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

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“Pakelem” at Lake Batur

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PORTRAIT

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Where to Go....

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Consulate General of Australia:

Australia and Bali Have History on Cultural Exchange and Collaboration

with the ISI Denpasar to create art installations from waste materials. “We will also organize seminars to look for creative and innovative

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ways to recycle waste, waste management and how to look at waste as an asset,” she concluded.

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Tukad Bangkung Bridge

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No Valley Can Separate Us

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Kencana Souvenir

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

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TANAH LOT-BALI

Neefe Suardana, Business Development Manager. This satay is made from mackerel and shrimp. Meanwhile, the spices use local ones commonly called the base gede (Balinese traditional spices) and added

Pura Pakendungan

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

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah Lot offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian, and Chinese food as well as experienced chief. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available a’la carte or buffet style.

Special Balinese Pizza

“Kecak Dance” Everyday After Sunset Phone : +62 361 812933 Fax : +62 361 813956

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Nasi Campur a la Casa Luna Restaurant, Favored by Guests from 25 Years Ago

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Pura Tanah Lot

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Wapa di Ume Resort & Spa

Featuring Natural Balance and Comfort of Guests

Come On ... Boost Your Adrenaline at Sari Profit Rafting

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Nyoman Trida Sena Karilo

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I Wayan Suwarka

Manager and the owner. Once tried, surely it will get addicted. Aside from offering beautiful nature and best services, it is also very unique. Sari Profit

does not want to be a spectator in his own region. “So, I established a rafting company named Sari Profit Rafting with the meaning of seeking a little profit, but it can be use-

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Pucak Petali Temple

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word butali meaning ‘the earth’ and the word tali meaning ‘straps’ and when combined meaning ‘the

supporter of universe.’ However, until now it has not been found any chronicle or purana explain-

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Cultural Parade on Gianyar 247thAnniversary