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Batu Mas Kuning Temple usa Penida retains many stories in relation to the existence of temples. One of them is the story about the Batu Mas Kuning Temple located at Semaya hamlet, Suana village, Nusa Penida. Originally, only some few people who knew about it.

However, after a peculiarity of a horrendous huge fish running aground in front of the Dalem Ped Temple, the Batu Mas Kuning Temple increasingly drew the attention of local community. What happened?

This temple is located about 12 kilometers from the harbor of Kutampi roro vessel, or four kilometers eastwards of the Goa Giri Putri Temple. Originally, it has been established from time immemorial, precisely at Semaya Cape. Local temple priest, Mangku Wayan Katon, said on Saturday (Jan 4) that in 2000 it had been ritually inaugurated or melaspas and Ngenteg Linggih. After the ritual, Nusa Penida residents were surprised by the emergence of grandiose fish with the length of about six meters and width of four meter ran aground in the Dalem Ped Temple.

Under dead condition, the huge fish increasingly generated stench odor. Local residents were said to have attempted to wash it to the sea. The carcass drifted eastward and pulled around the Batu Mas Kuning Temple. Similarly, local residents were unable to stand the stench. Thus, they also attempted to wash it back to the sea. “Moreover, our community was conducting a Melasti ceremony then,” said Mangku Katon.

Even, local people announced that any residents who could wash the carcass back to the sea, they would be exempted from the obligation to do devotional works. The efforts to get rid of the carcass succeeded. The fish was drifting back towards the east as far as one kilometer, and ran aground near the Dalem Temple of Semaya hamlet. As it was considered not to interfere, the carcass was left to be stranded on the beach by residents until a few months.

However, the carcass drifted back towards the beach near the Batu Mas Kuning Temple.

Since the stench began to decrease, local residents ignored it. However, local seaweed cultivation becoming the livelihood of local people was entirely dead all of a sudden for almost a year.

As a result, residents were made​​ distraught and wondering. Was there anything to do with the carcass?

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ted to have the same dream. As recognition of a resident named I Made Luti and some other women, they were told there was an old man in their dream dressed in white claimed as Mangku Segara who wanted to be cremated. Such a dream was conveyed to other people and spread from word to mouth. After that, it was discussed in the village assembly. “It was raising a debate that fish was not worth cremating, so I was given the mandate to ask to the ancestors through a medium,” he said.

Apparently, it was revealed if the big fish stranded in Nusa Penida was Lord Varuna, having reunion with Lord Tiga Sakti based on the results of consultation to a medium. It was also supported by the fact that a number of residents put into a trance. Since then, local residents flocked to the location of the huge fish.

Now, the Batu Mas Kuning Temple is also called the Payogan Temple of Lord Varuna having reunion with Lord Tiga Sakti with four temple complexes.

Originally, it was only a Puseh and Segara Temple.

Lately, it was added with the Payogan Temple of Lord Tiga Sakti and Taman Temple. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Sol House Bali Legian

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eliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Sol House Bali Legian, a brand new lifestyle hotel catering directly to the a an emerging market of young, affluent party tourists who aspire to catered unique experiences. Located in Legian on the west coast of Bali, Sol House Bali Legian, with its modern design, lively atmosphere and beach club vibe, is the perfect choice for modern travellers looking for an unforgettable and exciting vacation.

Sol House Bali Legian marks the first Sol House hotel in Asia and the seventh Meliá Hotels International property open in Indonesia, thus further strengthening Meliá’s already strong presence in the country. Bernardo Cabot, Vice President Asia Pacific for Meliá Hotels International, commented: “As we continue to expand on our 30-year presence in Indonesia, we are excited to bring a Sol House branded hotel to Bali. We strongly believe that hotel products and services have to be based on a clear understanding of the shifts in the needs and expectations of today’s travellers. Sol House Bali Legian caters specifically to millennial and other modern travellers’ segments, and I am proud that Meliá can continue to bring our renowned level of hospitality to this important market segment.”

Sol House Bali Legian offers 136 brand new rooms with modern design, featuring local street artist

A Modern Lifestyle Hotel Targeting Today’s Travellers

Quint in their graffities, and enticing pool views. Beyond the hotel’s sleek layout, Sol House Bali Legian was created to be a vibrant social hub located on the lively island of Bali.

The party never stops for both hotel guests and outside visitors interacting in this energetic and exciting environment. The hotel also integrates

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social media directly into its operations, featuring a Tweet concierge service allowing guests to tweet their service requests.

Sol House Bali Legian offers a unique atmosphere filled with nonstop passion for music and an innovative design led experience at an affordable price point. General Manager Marta Escribano commented, “Since we are located right at the heart of Bali’s party district, guests have direct access to the area’s main social hubs including Seminyak, Canggu, and Kuta. In addition, the

hotel is just a short walk away from the tropical Legian beach with its world-famous surf breaks. Guests are sure to enjoy exploring both the hotel and its lively surroundings.”

With a driven-by-music mantra, Sol House Bali Legian will feature world class DJs, state of the art live performances, and backstage parties. The Sol Sets Rooftop, which includes an oversized Jacuzzi and DJ booth for sunset jam sessions, is sure to become a social hotspot in Legian.

In addition, the hotel offers 12 exclusive party rooms as well as 24-hour cocktail service to ensure that the party never stops.

To complete the guests’ experience, the PlayBar is the best place where music and grown-up fun will be served, features all-day urban cuisine, holding flexible hours to fit everyone’s schedule. From Tuesday to Sundays, the venue offers an events calendar where music and grown-up fun are served: “Manis & Martinis”, “Get Inked” our “Soundays” are just samples of the new cool experiences Sol House Bali Legian is offering.

As well, the Resting Palm Pool Bar provides smart drink options and party platters that are sure to satisfy the needs of the active guests. Sol House Bali Legian offers a truly social and vibrant hotel experience, allowing guests to amplify their holiday time with the combination of its modern, sleek facilities and neverending activities & happenings. B N (BTN/ibp)

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Trekking at Bindu Tourism Village, Feel the Authentic Bali

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o you want to try trekking the track of Bindu tourism village? Evidently, the tourism village located at Bindu hamlet, Mekar Buana, Abiansemal, Badung, has more than one trekking route. Moreover, this new route is more beautiful, challenging and very unique. On that account, choosing this new route really needs guts, so that participants can feel the real atmosphere of Bali There are six German travelers having tried this new trekking

route. They are married couples consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. Muller as well as Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler. The travelers having profession as entrepreneurs and workers really enjoyed the trekking tourist attraction.

“The track is really challenging so that we are quite impressed.

We will continue to think of this memory until arriving at home,” said Mrs. Brigitte.

They were staying at Perani Pangi Villas at Bindu tourism village. Indeed they are eager to

walk around the village. “I’ve visited other villages in Bali, but this Bindu village is the most unique.

Beautiful nature is rich in local plants. Local people are friendly and have seriousness in preserving their culture as well as clean environment,” added Mrs. Brigitte.

Atmosphere of Bindu village is also very unique. It was felt when exploring the new route continuously developed by the local tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) as the operator of the trekking tourist attraction. “I’ve tried other

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trekking villages, but this is the most memorable. Everything is available and complete here, so that I can experience the real Bali at Bindu village,” she said seriously.

During the trip, they encountered various rare plants, fruits, rice crops, corn, garden balsam and marigold that they have never imagined before. Besides, they very much enjoyed traditional bamboo bridge. “We pass over a very unique traditional bridge. It’s afraid but slightly courageous,” said Mr. Ziegler.

On the way, they also found various kinds of animal such as birds, rats, lizards, dragonflies, chickens, dogs and others. They were surprised to see a snake. “At first, I am afraid to see a snake, but it does not matter. We really feel close to the rich environment with its inhabitants and the plants,” said this friendly man.

They were also impressed with the shower formerly used as a bathing place by local people before development of toilet at people’s home. They were happy when crossing the embankment of paddy fields with intriguing grasses and felt magical aura during the

procession of melukat or purificatory rite with prayascita offering and wearing tridatu (white, red and black) thread to clean physically and psychically. “I really feel something different because it turns out on my birthday I get a purificatory rite,” said Mr. Andreas.

Before doing the blessing at Tanah Hyang Balinese Healing Center, the six travelers were served with young coconut drink.

They had a look at various types of herbal medicinal plants and the process of paddy plants from planting to harvesting. “Really, we finally know about the process of cooking rice from husked rice. Previously, we just hear about it,” he concluded.

After that, they looked around Balinese house applying what the so-called kosala-kosali (Balinese geomancy). They did not only feel comfortable in the house, but also felt different vibrations. Next, they enjoyed Balinese traditional menus, such as lawar, meat with gravy, shredded meat, fried condiment, pepes and others. While enjoying the meals, they were entertained with traditional rindik music. B N (BTN/015)

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Temple Festival of Tanah Lot T

housands of Hindu devotees crowded Tanah Lot Temple in Kediri, Tabanan, on Wednesday (Apr. 19). People from different parts of Bali said prayers in a series of the pujawali or temple festival. Long lines appeared from the morning till night, but people remained eager to realize their sense of devotion.

The temple festival at Tanah Lot coincided with that of Batu Bolong and Penataran Temple at Tanah Lot area.

Though the weather is hot, the pilgrim motorcade added to the beauty of Tanah Lot tourist attraction. Not infrequently, travelers hunted to perpetuate the unique

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moment, especially in the late afternoon, travelers increasingly joined to mingle with the pilgrims on the beach.

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, Toya Adnyana, said that the piodalan ceremony adds to the attractiveness for visitors. Therefore, many visitors are waiting for this ceremony to enjoy the Tanah Lot tourism area. Moreover, they are willing to wait for the whole day in order to be able to capture the most favored moment for foreign travelers. “Travelers are very enthusiastic to see directly the religious procession at Tanah Lot,” he added.

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ing from outside the Island of Bali and of course from the local Bali. They came to Tanah Lot to spend holidays during the Kuningan feast day and the ongoing school holidays.

Tanah Lot parking space was filled with visitors’ vehicles ranging from motorcycles, cars to buses. This happens because visitors still feel safe and comfortable at Tanah Lot. In addition, the religious atmosphere of Tanah Lot seems cool and calm, so that visitors and pilgrims are comfortable and not affected by any conditions outside the context of visiting and praying to invoke blessing of health and fortune in their lives.

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Tastier to Savor Sate Lilit alinese people have vari- ever, the ingredient in use types of menus cate- is seafood, such as snapB ous gorized to be tasty and de- per, tuna and others. It is

licious. Sate lilit (twisted satay), for instance, is very simple and easy to find. Twisted satay is a menu with a very distinctive flavor. The aroma is always tempting everyone to taste. Children and old people whose teeth are not strong enough to chew will be better to savor this satay because it is delicate and sticky.

In the past, this satay used ingredients like chicken or pork because it was made for the offerings to ancestors or God in the mecaru (animal sacrifice). Now, this kind of satay is widely sold as one of delicacies in the menu. Moreover, it is very easy to find it in strategic places such as tourist attraction, city corner and traditional markets.

Hotels, restaurants and food stalls surely serve this satay. How-

called sate lilit (twisted satay) because the meat batter of the satay is not skewered, but twisted on the skewer. Its skewers are also different, namely larger and rectangular.

They are made of dried bamboo slices or refined coconut fronds.

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Smart and Skilful to Use Antibiotics in Family pril 21 becomes a special The talk show taking place reason to organize this event. It for the Indone- in Batur Room was attended by is presented to fellow women A moment sian because each year it housewives coalesced into PKK because we realize together that

Hindu Pilgrims Throng Pekendungan Temple to Worship iodalan or festival at Pakendungan Temple fell on Saturday Kliwon Kuningan (Apr. 15) coinciding with Kuningan feast day.

Starting from the day before, a series of religious ritual such as ngebejian or purificatory rite to source of water have been held.

At 11:30 was held the pengrebegan or parade from Kediri Palace bringing along the Bendesa Sakti kris dagger stored at Kediri Palace. After the pengrebegan, it was resumed with ngaturang piodalan at 14:00. The closing ceremony or ngelebar was held at 20:00 until 23:00. The ritual was handled by Beraban customary village.

Heat of the sun did not discourage the intention of pilgrims or visitors to come to Tanah Lot, either for saying prayers or for sightseeing. Thousands of Hindus coming to the Pakendungan Temple are from various regions in Bali. Pilgrims have started to arrive to perform prayers at 04:00 local time.

The crowds began to be seen at 10:00 and the peak occurred at 14:00 until late night. For the merchant arrangement, they have been arranged in such a way in advance. They are not allowed to hawk around the temple area in order to provide comfort for pilgrims wishing to say prayers.

To anticipate congestion, pecalang or customary security guard of Beraban village in cooperation with related division at Tanah Lot has coordinated in advance, so that for parking all the pilgrims are directed to public parking in the west usually used as a parking for buses, parking space at the land property of Pakendungan Temple and privately owned empty land in the south of public parking of Tanah Lot. In addition, the management also anticipates by installing specific signs for pilgrims. Piodalan at Pakendungan Temple took place for three days until Tuesday (Apr. 18).

Along with piodalan at Pakendungan Temple, it was also the piodalan at Batu Mejan Temple located at Enjung Galuh area adjacent to Batu Bolong Temple and Patok Temple located near the Pakendungan Temple.

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commemorates what has been fought by Raden Adjeng Kartini, namely the renewal for Indonesia, especially for women’s emancipation to get education.

What has been championed

by R.A. Kartini is worth continuing and applying for this beloved nation. To that end, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center in cooperation with One Health Study Center of Udayana University, Bali, held a talk show entitled “Beautiful Kartini (Smart and Skillful in Using Antibiotics), with the Spirit of Kartini, Let Become a Smart and Skillful Indonesian Woman in Using Antibiotics for Healthy Family.”

The talk show presented three speakers namely Ni Made Sukerni (Head of Animal Health Laboratory, Bali Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service), Ni Made Herry Erika Sedana (female entrepreneur) and Dr. Ni Nyoman Sri Budayanti (microbiology specialist at Sanglah Hospital). This event was guided by I Made Subagiarta as the moderator.

Denpasar, the orphanage supervisor, academicians, agencies of Denpasar municipality, WHDI Bali, Dharma Wanita of Udayana University, Global Health True leaders, Bali Birth Keeper Community, Orang Tua Peduli Bali Foundation , Putri Indonesia Bali Foundation and Bali businessman.

“From women to women is the

women play an important role in creating a healthy family. Inspired by the spirit of R.A. Kartini, this event aims to equip women with knowledge especially in the use of antibiotics at household level, especially in Bali,” said Lilik Amini, Director of Sales of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan

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uda Kliwon Pegatuwakan or commonly known as Buda Kliwon Pahang falling on Wednesday (May 10) is the end of the series of Galungan feast day. It is marked by withdra-

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wing the penjor and burning it.

Likewise, all the attributes of the penjor such as bakang, lamak, sampian and so on are burned.

The ashes are put into a young ivory coconut and then buried in the house yard.

Ashes of the penjor symbolize prosperity, so that on that day the Hindus plead to God to be blessed with fertility. However, before withdrawing the penjor, people must first put offerings or canang on the bamboo platform shrine that the series of Galungan feast day has already completed. It is resumed with masegeh procession, including at the location of penjor.

Chairman of Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) Bali, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana said that the series of Galungan feast day ends on Buda Kliwon Pahang. Thus, the preaching of dharma has lasted for 42 days.

During the series of Galungan is also known as the Uncal Balung.

During that time, people generally abstain from organizing Panca Yadnya (five sacrifices) ritual activities, including wedding, except for pujawali or festival at temple or family or clan temple happening to fall during this period. After Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan, people usually go back to choosing auspicious days to perform Panca Yadnya ceremony, including wedding.

Prof. Sudiana said that after the end of the Galungan series, people are reminded to always be able to apply the values ​​of dharma (truth) and maintain victory against adharma. Human must be able to really win and take advantage of the graces bestowed on Galungan.

“On Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan, we ask salvation, prosperity and protection from hazardous things

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to Motherland,” he said.

Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan also poses an expression of gratitude to deities because we have been able to carry out the teachings during the Galungan feast day well. “Since then, human beings have been mature to bring themselves, not tied to adharma. They are considered to have possessed good thoughts, words and deeds so that they are ready to live their life well according to the teachings of dharma,” he asserted.

After that, explained Prof. Sudiana, people just need to implement the values ​​of dharma in everyday life to gain peace and tranquility.

During the series of Galungan festivities lasting for one month and seven days, people are encouraged to control themselves in order to live together and can perform services, dedication and quality improvement of human resources. Besides, they must do coexistence, mutual help and mutual respect according to religious teachings.

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The Regent of Badung Visites Candi Cetho Karanganyar

etho Temple is one of the tourist attractions thronged by many domestic and foreign travelers lately.

It is located at Cetho hamlet, Gumeng, Jenawi, Karanganyar, Central Java. Located on highland with various local plants, tea plantations, onions and others make it have a cool atmosphere offering a very beautiful panorama.

View of the mountains from around the temple area looks very beautiful. There are Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi. Besides, visitors are also presented with a wide view of Surakarta City and Karanganyar City spreading below.

Especially at night, visitors will be pampers with beautiful view of sparkling street lighting and home lighting.

Domestic travelers mainly those from the Island of the Gods (Bali)

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often take advantage of this historic place to perform spiritual tourism activities. As on Wednesday (Apr. 19), Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, with his entourage on the sidelines of the activities of Development Information Week (PIP) in Kudus and Bantul district did joint prayers at the temple resembling a stepped pyramid, while foreign travelers only perpetuated the existing moment.

Harsono, a tourism officer at local village, said that every day there are always travelers visiting the Cetho Temple tourist attraction.

On national holidays, domestic travelers from Surabaya and other cities in Java usually visit this temple and so do foreign travelers.

“This month, the foreign tourists visit can be counted on fingers, but different from June where foreign travelers throng this attraction,”

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The temple complex is usually taken advantage by the locals as well as Hindu pilgrims to say prayers. In addition, this temple also poses a hermitage for the people remaining to practice ancient Javanese religious tradition.

Priest of Cetho Temple said that at the time of piodalan or temple festival there are unique activities becoming the main attraction to travelers. The festival held every 210 days precisely on Anggara Kasih Medangsia is followed by all pilgrims living at Cetho hamlet, not only the Hindus, but also the Muslim and Christian residents.

They perform spiritual activities based on the customs of Cetho hamlet that work in mutual help.

Cetho hamlet is inhabited by 100 family heads. Seventy families practicing Hinduism firstly present pejati offerings containing roasted chicken. The offerings are made by each family head. After being presented, they undertake joint meals. As requirement, each family head is not allowed to enjoy their respective roasted chicken, but must enjoy the one made by another family head. “Until now, this tradition remains sustainable as a form of tolerance among the people,” said Harsono.

Historically, Cetho Temple in Karanganyar was built around the fifteenth century at the end of the Majapahit Hindu Kingdom. Cetho Temple was found by a Dutch archaeologist named Van de Vlies around 1842. When first found, the condition of Cetho Temple was very apprehensive where there were only 14 terraces with the rock conditions having been covered by moss. Later, the restoration was made by Humardani, a personal assistant to President Soeharto in 1970.

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Video of Wonderful Indonesia Wins International Award

tourism promotional video of Wonderful Indonesia won the highest award in the arena of The XIII International Tourism Film Festival taking place on April 6-8 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. The threeminute promotional video entitled “Indonesia, Wonderful World” with the song background “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong produced by the Ministry of Tourism in 2016 achieved the Grand Prix Award.

Assistant Deputy to Foreign Marketing Communications Development, Ministry of Tourism, Noviendi Makalam, said on Friday (Apr. 7) that Indonesian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Sri Astari Rasjid, representing the Indonesian government received the award.

The video denoting the result of cooperation between the ministry of tourism with foreign bloggers as the GoPro ambassador entitled “Wonderful Indonesia, A Visual Journey Through Lombok” and “Wonderful Indonesia, A Visual Journey Through Wakatobi” also competed in the international tourism film festival followed by 91 films from 18 countries and awarded the category of Nature and Ecotourism in the subcategory of Advertising Film.

Noviendi Makalam said that

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Jatiluwih Holds Agriculture Festival

atiluwih tourist attraction will be promoted by holding Agriculture Festival 2017. This method is considered effective to promote the tourist object offering the view of rice terraces and the background of mountain to tourists. The activities promoted in the festival include the installation of scarecrow, plowing of rice fields and harvesting. It was commenced with free event on Saturday (Apr. 22).

Operations Manager of Jatiluwih attraction, I Nengah Sutirta Yasa, said on Wednesday (Apr. 19) that the first festival will be held to develop the buffer villages of Jatiluwih and Catur Angga of Batukaru area. He said that overall the festival will be held for four months starting on April 22 until August. Beginning of the festival will be marked with the installation of scarecrow and windmill by each subak (irrigation cooperative) at Jatiluwih.

The other activities will include ngusaba ritual of subak, agricultural parade of the catur angga subak, carnival of the customary youth club, dance performances, culinary bazaar and subak parade to cultural camp.

Sutirta Yasa told that one of the purposes is to preserve local culture. This festival is designed to very strongly contain local cultural values. This strategy is also believed to become the main educational media on the aspect of agriculture. It will be visualized through fragmentary show on life in paddy fields.

The theme will be displayed each subak divided by 4 groups from 20 subak groups in the form of catur angga, namely land cultivation (plowing), planting (seedling), maintenance (scarecrow installation) and harvest using rice harvest knife. The activity will involve travelers visiting Jatiluwih.

As scheduled, the festival will be opened by Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, in mid-June that will later be marked with pounding pestle. In addition to involving residents in the attraction of plowing and catching eel, visiting travelers will also be welcomed to participate. “So far, we have not been able to apply shuttle system because Jatiluwih tourist attraction does not only offer the panorama of terraced paddy fields, but also serves as crossing to Ulun Danu and Batukaru Temple posing the buffer object,” he explained.

Due to limited parking space, the festival will be maximized to last for one day only, with the presentation of mortar technique, harvesting, dance performances by each buffer village and agriculture parade by 20 subak groups of the catur angga of Batukaru.

Head of the Tourism Office, I Made Yasa, hoped the activity can be done continuously, so that it can become a living museum. In addition, it can increase tourist visits to boost the contribution to the regionally generated revenue (PAD). Automatically, it can also improve the welfare of local communities. “The attraction of planting to harvesting rice will be done in the traditional way. Such conventional technique inherited from the ancestors stays effective until today. I have confidence if this is still awaited by travelers.

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ali reggae band of Joni Agung & Double T introduced the fifth album that selected the video clip shooting location in Nusa Penida with the main title ‘Borderless Fraternity.’ Nuance of the beach remains to be present on this fifth video clip album because reggae is synonymous with the beach.

A number of beaches in Nusa Penida are chosen such as Crystal Bay and Sakti village, Nusa Penida, Klungkung. Charms of the Crystal Bay also draw the interests of Joni Agung & Double T to be promoted through music. The existence of beach destination is an obligatory when visiting Nusa Penida.

According to D’Alit, amid the making of his video clip on Thursday (Apr. 6), the beauty and charms of the exotic beaches of Nusa Penida are interesting to be explored. “We often call this island as the second island of Bali. In other words, this island serves as the bastion of Bali, so that it is important to shore up Bali physically and psychically. In addition, we introduce the destination through this video clip later,”

he explained.

He also delivered that Nusa Penida has become the second home. Similar opinion was also delivered by Joni Agung because Nusa Penida is known for its beautiful beaches and underwater scenery. “As Balinese, we should also introduce this destination to wider community. Additionally, Nusa Penida is also known for its spiritual tourism, so that people often name it as the island of the gods,” he explained.

In the video clip, he involves the Community of Vespa Dewata Scooters Club of Nusa Penida Chapter and the Nusa Penida society. “Their enthusiasm is high.

We do not solely make a video clip but also entertain people who are present at Crystal Bay,” said Joni Agung.

He said that there is good development of reggae music in Nusa Penida as proved by the presence of local bands such as Malibu Stone, Euphoria Rasta and Peak Essence.

“We are very grateful for the community’s support that are happy to present and see the mini concert of the Borderless Fraternity,” said Joni Agung.

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he Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar held a rector introduction event coupled with Dharma Shanti Nyepi of Çaka Year 1939.

The speaker is the religious leader Ida Pedanda Gede Made Kekeran from Griya Kekeran, Blahbatuh, and the event was attended by board of trustees, former rector of the ISI Denpasar, academic community of the ISI, lecturers, professors and students. It took place at Natya Mandala Building on Wednesday (Apr. 12).

Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Kekeran presented materials entitled ‘Leadership and meaning of Nyepi feast day in terms of the art perspective.’ In his presentation, he emphasized the importance of the arts to Hinduism. “I conclude that the art is a religious command. In Bali, there is no ritual or activity at temple held without the arts,” explained Ida Pedanda Kekeran.

The concept of Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram is not separated from the art. Satyam’s values​​ or truth (God) are indisputable.

Meanwhile, Shivam is holiness and Sundaram or beauty becomes the series of offerings having been mentioned in the holy books of Hinduism. “Through the path of the art, there must be born many missionaries who convey the message of religious values. Campus or the art institutions should be able to

produce such artists in the future,” he hoped.

Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha is trusted again as the Rector of the ISI Denpasar for the period of 2017-2021. He was sworn and inaugurated last March 22 at the ministry of higher education and research and technology in Jakarta.

“There will be a new round in the passage of the ISI Denpasar.

Although it is the old face, the task is new. In the future, we must maximize the program to achieve the vision of the ISI Denpasar,” said Prof. Arya.

In this second period of his leadership, Prof. Arya will focus on achieving the vision of the ISI Denpasar as the art and cultural center having been proclaimed

the award added to the successful production of the promotional video of the ministry of tourism.

Sustainable appreciation to tourism promotion videos of Indonesia is also a valuable addition to the portfolio of Wonderful Indonesia brand achievement in enhancing the positive image of Indonesia in the world.

Assistant Deputy to Tourism Marketing Strategies, Ministry of Tourism of the RI, Watie Moerany, said that currently Wonderful Indonesia tourism branding is increasingly popular and it is visible in the 47th rank in the world. “Last year, the Wonderful Indonesia is ranked 100th among all the countries in the world. However, in 2016 it rose to 47th position,” she said in the dissemination of the branding of Wonderful Indonesia in Pontianak.

Watie mentioned that the growing popularity of the branding makes the ministry of tourism focus on the promotion of tourist destinations and tour package sales. “Previously the budget of branding amounted to 30 percent and 20 percent for promotion.

But currently it has been reversed where the promotion is greater. As for sales, it remains 50 percent. We can now focus on the promotion because our branding has been known,” he said.

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since 2000 and should be realized in 2020. “The achievement has been through a gradual process since it was established to date. To realize that vision, we do gradually and work maximally, so that in the future we pack more quality activities,” he said.

Since the declaration, the ISI Denpasar has experienced the development of educational facilities and infrastructure. In terms of human resources, it has also been complete and adequate. There have been many lecturers holding doctorate degree and they should hold at least master degree. For the new admissions, the ISI Denpasar will receive students through the higher education joint admission test (SBMPTN) for the first time.

Recruitment of the new students is also through Bidik Misi and independent line.

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Rector of the ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha, is introduced coinciding with the celebration of Dharma Shanti Nyepi of Çaka Year 1939.

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Jamie’s Italian Kuta Beach Appoints Scott Solomon as Headchef

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o far, the number of tourist visit to Bangli district is still relatively small.

Within a year, the average number of travelers visiting Bangli only amounts to 600,000 people or about 12 percent of the number of tourist visit to Tabanan and 30 percent of tourist visit to Gianyar.

Actually, the tourism potential owned by Bangli district is not inferior to other districts.

According to Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bangli, I Ketut Mardjana, the minimal number of tourist visit to Bangli district happens due to several factors. One of them is due to managership matters. Behavior of tourism players in Bangli, according to Mardjana, still needs to be improved. Here the PHRI will play its role to disseminate and provide education for tourism players so that it could result in people that understand about tourism.

In addition, the condition of infrastructure is not adequate. He pointed out the damaged road at Penelokan to Kedisan due to disaster has not been repaired until now.

Meanwhile, the traffic of travelers coming down to Lake Batur area is quite high. “District government should be sensitive to the existing infrastructure conditions,” he said.

Mardjana continued that in addition to having a lot of natural tourism potentials, Bangli especially Kintamani also has the potential

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of historical tourism. Historical relationship between Bali and China in the past has not been explored and worked on to attract the arrival of Chinese travelers.

According to Mardjana, if Bangli district government is sensitive, the historical relationship must be made a symbol or icon that describes the relationship between Bali and China in the form of Jayapangus and Kang Cing Wie statue.

All this time, this icon is actually used by Gianyar district to attract Chinese travelers.

“Why the history was even sold

by Gianyar? Why do we not establish the tourism icon in Kintamani?

Actually, it can attract Chinese travelers to come to Bangli. We at the PHRI are intrigued to get together to explore the tremendous potential of nature, culture and history remaining untouched,” said the former President Director of PT Pos Indonesia.

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amie’s Italian Kuta Beach is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Solomon as Head Chef for their restaurant in Indonesia. Chef Scott was part of the Jamie’s Italian team in Glasgow and has spent years working under Jamie and Gennaro. Chef Scott has now found his way back to the Jamie’s Italian family and we’re delighted to welcome him in Bali.

Chef Scott brings to Jamie’s Italian Kuta Beach a wealth of fine-dining experience and love of all.things Italian, having led kitchens at Australian restaurants Mongusto Mamma and Gorski & Jones. He also spent two years as Executive Chef of Rossi Cucina in the wine region of South West Germany, giving him the wonderful opportunity to work with high-quality produce from the area, and liaising directly with farmers and suppliers. Since relocating to Bali two years ago, Chef Scott has

held the roles of Head Chef at Seminyak Italian Foods and Executive Chef with Nebula Restaurants, at various sites throughout Bali and Jakarta.

Commenting on his new role, Scott said, “I’m so excited and proud to be returning to the Jamie’sfamily. I couldn’t be happier to be heading up the

team here in Bali and my new adopted countryof Indonesia. We’ll be making homemade pasta every day and I’m looking forward to bringing aspecial Jamie dining experience to the people here. Reflected in the Jamie’s Italian ethos, wework with with local farmers to source the highest-quality and sustainable foods. I hope peoplewill love it.”

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oreign travelers happily mingle together on the surface of the clear and blue seawater. Every now and then they float for a moment, then emerge again, standing on their surfboards, moving in a snake like undulations following the flow of the waves as they move toward the coast. When the water recedes, they swim out ot sea again and obeserve the movement of the water. As the

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waves roll in they glide towards the shore.

This is the daily spectacle that can be seen on Suluban Beach in Pecatu Village. With its large challenging waves and white sandy beach, this is a true paradise playgournd for surfers.

Suluban Beach is located a few kilometers north of Uluwatu, next to Bingin Beach and Labuhan Sait and visitors must pass through a rock cave before reaching the broad white sandy

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Pitana explained that the reception of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award supports the endeavor to reach 20 million foreign travelers in 2019. Not only that, Wonderful Indonesia as the branding of Indonesia’s tourism marketing will increasingly resonate.

The selection of Bali as the first Asia’s destination to reach the position as the world’s destination in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award beat out 418 other leading destinations worldwide. Surely, it is very prideful.

“Provincial government of Bali gives appreciation to the motivators and players of Bali tourism.

Their efforts to maintain the quality of tourism on the Island of Gods has borne sweet fruit,” said I Dewa Putu Sunartha.

Meanwhile, according to Sarah Mathews, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2017 is a form of appreciation initiated

by the world’s largest tourism website, TripAdvisor, to the players, activists and stakeholders of tourism in various parts of the world. “The winners of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award are selected based on millions of reviews and opinions made by travelers around the world in 12 months. The award selection uses an algorithm that takes into account the quality and quantity of reviews, ratings and objective assessments in each award category,” said Sarah Mathews.

“Bali is a tourist destination with the best experience for various types of travelers, whether it is nature, cultural or gastronomic tourism, so that it is not surprising if they want to share their experience with the world as the content made by TripAdvisor users. It plays an important role in the searches made by prospective travelers. TripAdvisor certainly encourages more travelers to share the best experiences of holidaying in Bali to other travelers from around the world through TripAdvisor,” she added. .

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beach. Some tourism facilities such as restaurants, bars, surf equipment rental shops and surfboard repair shops are available here.

The beach here is rather narrow, in contrast to Tanjung Benoa or Kuta, but

Uluwatu Temple n the west end of Bukit in the 11th century. He was the one there is a Sad who promoted the customary vilO peninsula, Kayangan Temple as the lage and all of the rules. The temple pillars of nine directions called Uluwatu Temple. The temple is built on the coral leading to the ocean with a breathtaking view especially during the sunset.

Uluwatu Temple was used and the place to worship the holy priest named Empu Kuturan who came

was also used by the next holy priest Dang Hyang Nirartha who came to Bali in 1550 and ending his spiritual journey by uniting with God or Moksa or Ngeluhur in the temple.

Then, it was taken to add the name of the temple and become Luhur Uluwatu Temple.

it has nonetheless become a favored destination with foreign surfers for the large waves that break here.

Fresh blue sea also makes this beach great for relaxing and enjoying the view. There is plenty of sun for those

who enjoy sunbathing, but there is also a shaded area behind the rocks.

In addition to being a great place for surfing and relaxing, Suluban Beach is also a great spot for enjoying a great view of the sunset.

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Suluban Beach is a surfers’ paradise.

Bali Named World’s Best Destination 2017 by TripAdvisor Beats Out 418 Top Destinations ocated at The Seminyak Beach Resort and Spa on Thursday (Apr. 20), Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing for TripAdvisor Asia Pacific symbolically handed over the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award to Bali as the World’s Best Destination 2017 that was received directly by I Dewa Putu Sunartha, Assistant II in charge of Economic and Development Affairs, Bali Regional Secretariat, representing the Governor of Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika.

The award presentation was witnessed by I Gde Pitana (Deputy of Overseas Tourism Marketing Development of the Ministry of Tourism), tourism industry players in Bali and the Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra. In his speech, I Gde

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aving succeeded in carrying out sales mission in two cities in China, namely in Tianjin and Hohhot, tourism promotion team of Badung district led by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa, made a visit to Indonesian Embassy in China on Friday (Apr. 14).

In the visit to the embassy of the RI located in Beijing, the entourage was received directly in his office by the Indonesian Ambassador in Beijing, Soegeng Rahardja.

Deputy Regent Ketut Suiasa said on Sunday (Apr. 16) the sales mission is very encouraging and put great hope to the people of China, especially the people of Tianjin and Hohhot to choose Bali as their holiday destination. It is indicated directly by travel agencies whose presence, both in Tianjin and Hohhot, is very encouraging as well as their enthusiasm in the discussion and table top session. ”During the discussion, many questions are raised, ranging from the advantages of Bali compared to Puket in Thailand, the attractions on offer, prices, security and how to get to Bali that is certainly associated with flight access. Besides, they also ask about the opportunities and requirements to invest in Badung and Bali in general. Surely, all the questions submitted can be answered well by the promotion team in turn,” he said.

Further, he explained that the participating travel agen-

cies expressed their seriousness to come to Bali. “We are optimistic the visit of Chinese travelers in the future will increase. Moreover, when the table top was held in Hohhot, travel agencies are so interested in Badung district. Local government offers cooperation through sister city as well as free venue to Badung district to open a representative in Hohhot.

We are also very appreciative to the offer delivered by local government supported by Tourism Promotion Agency of Hohhot,” he explained.

No less interesting, said this official from Pecatu village, is when the entourage visited the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing.

A very strong family atmosphere was indicated by Ambassador Soegeng Rahardja. “After we report the sales mission activities in Tianjin and Hohhot, the ambassador accompanied

by division head of the culture and tourism agency explained about the condition of Chinese society in general. He also gave a lot of inputs to Badung district in order to develop the potential owned maximally,” he explained.

Suiasa also explained that according to the ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing, Badung district as a well known tourist destination in the world still needs to develop its potential, so that in the future Badung will become a major tourist destination.

“The embassy suggested that we must continuously equip facilities and infrastructures to support tourist destinations, such as education, health, including building a multipurpose international stadium. In addition to supporting sport tourism, it can also be functioned to hold a world musical concert. If we are keen to capture these opportunities, the Badung district and Bali in general can become a destination with high competitiveness and favored by foreign travelers,” he explained.

Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa, is accompanied by tourism promotion team of Badung district when received by Indonesian Ambassador in Beijing, Soegeng Rahardja.

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

PHRI Bangli Inaugurated, Ready to Collaborate with Government D r. I Ketut Mardjana now officially occupies the position of Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bangli Chapter for the period of 2017-2022 replacing the previous official I Ketut Putranata. Substitution of this posi-

tion was marked by the inauguration ceremony by Chairman of the PHRI Bali, Cokorda Arta Ardana Sukawati, at Toya Devasya, Kintamani, on Sunday night (Apr. 17).

The inaugural event of the committee was preceded with a working meeting held by the PHRI board with Bangli Regent I Made Gianyar and the agencies of Bangli government, Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), manager of Batur UNESCO Global Geopark, and Coordinator of Geopark Museum on Sunday afternoon. The inaugural event was attended by Chairman of Bali House of Representatives, Adi Wiryatama, community figures, customary leaders and hundreds of other invitees from tourism-related elements.

When met on the sidelines of the inauguration, Mardjana said that before the inauguration, on March 19 was held the branch meeting of the PHRI Bangli at Apung Restaurant, Kedisan. In the branch meeting he was elected by acclamation as chairman of the PHRI Bangli for the period of 2017-2022 to

replace I Ketut Putranata. “For the trust given, I’d like to express my readiness.

I really want to devote myself to the region of birth and tourism in Bangli,” said Mardjana.

This former Managing Director of PT Pos Indonesia stated that the potential of nature, history of heritages, culture and spiritual places owned by Bangli district especially Kintamani are extraordinary. If managed in the right direction, the potential is believed to become a source of income for people, regionally generated revenue (PAD) of Bangli and taxes for the state.

Likewise, the tourism potential owned by Susut and Tembuku subdistrict giving the impression of being dormant is also admitted to no less extraordinary. “Though these two areas (Susut and Tembuku) have been equipped with some hotels and restaurants on the initiative of local communities, apparently they have not yet been developed by local government into a planned tourist destination. We get inspired to participate in building the tourism sector in Bangli overall,”

explained this owner of Toya Devasya.

To develop tourism in Bangli, Mardjana claimed to have set strategic planning for the next five years containing the vision and mission, strategic objectives, strategic policy, working program, roadmap of work implementation and action plan. He claimed to be unable to work alone in realizing them. Rather it will collaborate with the government. “The PHRI and the government have the same position in tourism development.

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

Communities having built tourism objects can not develop without being supported by the government with the provision of infrastructure, favorable regulation and on the way round,” he said.

Mardjana also added that in the new PHRI management, he would take several concrete measures.

One of them is to consolidate all the members and will invite other hoteliers and restaurateurs to join in the PHRI members.

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PFB Holds Seminar and Launches Bali Photo Awards 2017 Pacu Jawi, West Sumatra

Bali Photographers Association (PFB) in cooperation with Photography of ISI Denpasar held a photography seminar and launched Bali Photo Awards 2017 at Citta Kelangen Building, the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar, on Sunday (Apr. 23). The seminar with the theme “Photography of Champion” presented three speakers namely Andi Sucirta, Anom Manik Agung, Widnyana Sudibya and photography lecturers of the ISI Denpasar and Bayu Pramana served as moderator. hairman of the BIP Committee 2017, I Made Dana, accompanied by Secretary Keyza Widiatmika said that the PFB annual photo competition fights over a total prize of IDR 56 million with the theme “Water in Culture.” This theme is chosen to re-awaken the vital role of water in human life including in supporting the motion of human activity as a civilized being.

Since ancient times, the centers of human activities have always been close to water sources such as lakes, springs, rivers and the sea.

Similarly, in cultural activities, not infrequently human uses the elements of water as a medium. “A variety of water-related cultural

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The photographic works that may be included, continued Dana, are limited to cultural activities related to water in the territory of Indonesia. Capture timeframe is during 2015 to 2017 as evidenced by metadata or the Exif file. Photographers wishing to participate in submitting the works can make registration to www.baliphotoawards.com with a maximum of five photos. “The work of the participants can be accepted starting

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Bali Photographers Association in cooperation with Photography of ISI Denpasar holds a photography seminar and launches the Bali Photo Awards 2017. from the official launch of the BIP 2017 with the deadline on July 31, 2017,” he said.

The jury panel will determine the first, second and third winner

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and they are entitled to get a price of cash, a gift from Epson as the main sponsor, the Cili Naya Trophy, PFB medal and certificate.

Meanwhile, ten winners of consolation prize are entitled to get IDR 1 million cash, merchandise from

sponsor and certificate. In addition, the jury panel will also designate a favorite winner who is entitled to get a package of CP100 Selfie Printer, CS100 Connecting Station (totally valued at IDR 6 million) plus a certificate. B N (BTN/015)

Named as Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017

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Grand final selection of the Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 opened

by Badung Regent, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, was followed by boys (bagus) and girls (jegeg) that will become the tourism ambassador of Badung. There are totally 87 participants representing each subdistrict in Badung, consisting of students of high school or universities and customary youth club in Badung.

After being tightly selected, Okky Navaratri and I Made Hariyoga were declared as Jegeg- Bagus Badung 2017. The first runner up was won by Sri Laksmi Citra Dewi (jegeg) and Toni Artana Putra (bagus); second runner up by Diah Candra Dewi (jegeg) and Ardhi Widhiyasa (bagus); third run-

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Numerous mud cows used to plow the fields compete in one of the most daring and unique time trial races of the country in 'Pacu Jawi', as an intriguing culture of West Sumatra. Blended with cultural performances of the locals such as traditional music and dancing, this race is a must-see for those who seek excitements like no other place has, and you can too. So experience the thrills of our cultural experience, because our world will welcome you with all its wonders.

Grand final selection of Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 beauty pageant is held the outermost courtyard of the Badung Civic Center on Saturday (Apr. 22). ner up by Komang Dewi Oktarini (jegeg) and Agung Sasnitra Wiguna (bagus); and fourth runner up

by Dinna Kartika Dwiyanti (jegeg) and Irvan Dwi Setyawan (bagus).

Meanwhile, the Best Favorite Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 is Yuni Karina (jegeg) and Reka Yoga Murti (bagus); Dwi Widyantari and Dewa Putu Bagus Pujawan Putra as Jegeg-Bagus Badung Intelligence; Yuni Krisnayanthi and Suyoga Hinduyana as JegegBagus Badung Photogenic; and

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Pande Nyoman Tri Astiti and Aditya Nugraha as Jegeg Bagus Badung Friendship.

Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra, reported that the election of Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 is aimed at choosing Badung tourism ambassador that will follow the Jegeg-Bagus for Bali provincial level. “The selection of Jegeg-Bagus Badung is a medium to channel the potential and creativity of young generation that are healthy physically and spiritually, morally and virtuously noble, cultured, knowledgeable and have intellectual,” he explained.

In addition, the profile of JegegBagus Badung as a tourism partner at the regional, national and international level have knowledge of culture, intelligence, intellectuality as well as the skill and concern to sustainable Bali. “Of course, they will be a government partner to help promote tourism, so that they also play a role in increasing tourist visit targeted at about 6 million foreign tourists to Badung,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

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Masks There are so many Hindu holiday celebrations as well as commemorations of other important customary days that are actually more than enough capital to establish Balinese human character based on Hinduism and strong customs. This will establish a qualified cultural and ritual fortress in the fight against the current wackiness. In the perspective of Balinese Hinduism, this context is quite ideal. It is a perfect perspective to see internal and external quality.

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IHGMA Encourages Improvement of General Manager’s Quality

pithy and tough mindset and in the action. However, in the contemporary context, this actually seems far from ideal. For example, some things or problems that can actually be resolved very easily, if based on the perspective, finally it becomes complicated.

This is a big thing. How does it happen?

Apparently, the learning process is not as smooth as what we imagine. Many things change the mindset so that modern Balinese people are not entirely based on the mindset as what we have imagined and expected. Our basic philosophy of ritual, culture, communal and other local geniuses are much defeated by modernisms that are gradually tearing away the traditional strength.

This should be well realized that Balinese Hindu humans have begun to get uprooted. The hedonic modern lifestyle is increasingly pervasive in life. We cannot deny this. Equally, we cannot deny that the religiosity on the other hand also develops superbly. Balinese people are masked, wearing a mask according to their role and condition. They put on a mask of a wise human character at one time and a greedy mask at a later time.

Standing on two legs is not indeed solid to move forward.

This is the current phenomenon of Bali. Lots of things have happened. Problems overlap and increasingly overlap. This should be resolved if there is awareness on the self-strength. But in fact, it is not. Many temptations, especially material ones, have shifted the perspective of the Balinese Hindu. Nevertheless, we remain convinced that it can be immediately addressed if there is a strong commitment from our leaders and community leaders. Life does move forward. We’ll encounter many new things but it does not necessarily mean that the old things are thrown away. B N

Head of the Badung Tourism Office, Made Badra, Head of PHRI Badung, Ray Suryawijaya, Chairman of BPPD Badung and central executive board and regional chapter of IHGMA as well as advisor to central executive board of IHGMA pose together. eneral managers coalesced into the members of the Association of Indonesian General Manager Association (IHGMA) must have a high sense of solidarity and always care about the environment.

General manager must also be able to compete in the era of the current ASEAN Economic Community (MEA). “General managers must be the host in our own country,” said IHGMA President,

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Reza Sunardi, on Thursday (Apr. 20).

In the celebration of the first IHGMA’s anniversary taking place at The Patra Bali Resort and Villas attended by the Head of the Badung Tourism Office I Made Badra, Reza Sunardi asserted to create the quality of human resources. Besides, the IHGMA must encourage the enhancement of capabilities of the general managers by continuously conduct-

ing a training and enriching their knowledge in developing the ability to pursue a career as general manager.

As a single organization, he added, the IHGMA should be able to create a new hope for all general managers as well as the government of Indonesia. The IHGMA plays a role to encourage a change in improving the quality of general manager as an asset of the government of Indonesia. “IHGMA also encourages the sustainable quality improvement for hotel general managers and tourism of Indonesia,” he explained.

On that account, the IHGMA should be involved in helping the government directly work together to improve the quality of sustainable tourism. “This is to help achieve the target of 20 million of foreign travelers in the next five years,” he said.

Chairman of the IHGMA of Bali Chapter, Nyoman Astama and Vice Chairman, I Made Ramia Adnyana, stated that the IHGMA is a special and different organization because it is purely an organization for general manager. “IHGMA strengthens the contribution to the state so that its human resources

have the same standards. Hopefully, more general managers of Indonesia would join,” said Astama.

IHGMA was officially established on April 20, 2016, and currently has 21 regional chapters and 800 members consisting of manager and general manager of villas and hotels spreading all over Indonesia. The number of regional chapter and district chapter and members will continuously grow in the coming year. “The response from community and local government is very positive

and enthusiastic for all the agendas having been held throughout Indonesia,” said Ramia Adnyana.

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the IHGMA, Christian Gumala, in a series of the first IHGMA’s anniversary, said that each regional chapter and district chapter throughout Indonesia carried out various activities such as cleanup of museum collections, river exploration, workshops, cleanup activity, fun bike, humanitarian activities and environmental awareness. B N (BTN/bud)

Beautiful Kartini Talk Show:

Smart and Skilful to Use Antibiotics in Family

pril 21 becomes a special moment for the Indonesian because each year it commemorates what has been fought by Raden Adjeng Kartini, namely the renewal for Indonesia, especially for women’s emancipation to get education.

What has been championed by R.A. Kartini is worth continuing and applying for this beloved nation. To that end, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center in cooperation with One Health Study Center of Udayana University, Bali, held a talk show entitled “Beautiful Kartini (Smart and Skillful in Using Antibiotics), with the Spirit of Kartini, Let Become a Smart and Skillful Indonesian Woman in Using Antibiotics for Healthy Family.”

The talk show presented three speakers namely Ni Made Sukerni (Head of Animal Health Laboratory, Bali Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service), Ni Made Herry Erika Sedana (female entrepreneur) and Dr. Ni Nyoman Sri Budayanti (microbiology specialist at Sanglah Hospital). This event was guided by I Made Subagiarta as the moderator.

The talk show taking place in Batur Room was attended by housewives coalesced into PKK Denpasar, the orphanage supervisor, academicians, agencies of Denpasar municipality, WHDI Bali, Dharma Wanita of Udayana University, Global Health True leaders, Bali Birth Keeper Community, Orang Tua Peduli Bali Foundation , Putri Indonesia Bali Foundation and Bali businessman.

“From women to women is the reason to organize this event. It is presented to fellow women because we realize together that women play an important role in creating a healthy family. Inspired by the spirit of R.A. Kartini, this event aims to equip women with knowledge especially in the use of antibiotics at household level, especially in Bali,” said Lilik Amini, Director of Sales of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center. B N (BTN/014)

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary, Pacto Launch Billionaire Club and Carry the Tradition of Annual Award Night

n a series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary, Pactoorganize the Award Night for the fifth year and present the Billionaires Club together with the launching of the annual catalog Indonesia’s Finest Villas & Resorts 2017. Themed in times past and titled Pacto Award Night & Billionaire Club Launching, this remarkable occasion took place in the Movenpick Resort Jimbaran on Wednesday, March 22nd 2017.

Newly introduced in this historical year, the launching of Billionaire Club is purposed to acknowledge the partners who have good cooperation with PACTO and in return they achieve high revenue from the company. Classified in

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three membership categories SILVER, GOLD and PLATINUM, this eminent club is revealing the total revenue achieved by the best supporting partner hotels.

SILVER Club with total revenue minimum 1 Billion per property was achieved by five hotels: Mercure Resort Sanur, Sol Beach House Benoa, The TanjungBenoa Beach Resort, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, and W Bali Seminyak.

GOLD Membership with revenue in the level of 1.5 and 2 billion was successfully obtained by 8 hotels: Sun Boutique Hotel, The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort, Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, Hotel Vila Ombak, PuriBagusLovina, Rama Beach Resort & Villas, Amanwana, and Bali Dynasty Resort.

Meanwhile for PLATINUM category with revenue above 3.5 billion per property was achieved

by The Bali Dream Villa, Ayodya Resort Bali, Amanjiwo and Segara Village Hotel. As annual agenda, this fifth Pacto Award Nightalso brings out a series number of winners.The Best Guest Experience 2016 this year went to St. Regis Bali, Amanjiwo and Matahari Beach Resort & Spa. For Top Seller Outside Bali 2016category, it was won by Villa Ombak, Amanwana and Amanjiwo. Meanwhile for The Best Seller 2016it is awarded to Grand Mirage Resort &Thalasso Bali, Melia Bali danPramaSanur Beach Bali.

PACTO also dedicated the Top Supplier 2016award to the activity supplier partners for their steady contribution throughout 2016 which is presented to Blue Water Express, True Balinese Experience and Bali Hai Cruise. Mr. Umberto Cadamuro, the Chief Operating Officer Inbound of Pacto Ltd. Indonesia said “In this event we would like to explain to the market about current tourism condition in Bali, and Indonesia in general.

Bali is a very potential tourism destination and this island is suitable for every tourist market. As a Destination Management Company (DMC), Pacto has a portfolio of clients from around the world.

“Pactoserves any tourist markets because we would like to open the opportunity to all travelers around the world to enjoy the island of Gods,” he added.

Since its establishment in 1967, Pacto has managed to maintain outstanding relationship with hotel partners. Take this opportunity to express gratitude to all hotel partners from 5 stars to the luxury hotels. “Our performance this yearis excellent where we share more than 50 billion to hotels in Bali, Lombok, Java and also in Komodo Island. We therefore dedicate this appreciation because our success is also the success of our partners.

Without the support from all our partners, it is nearly impossible for us to gain this accomplishment.” he further explained.

This year the awards has made more in numbers as well as in categories compared to previous years. As the most vital part of this 50thanniversary celebration, Pacto allocates certain funds for Company Social Responsibility activity that this year will be designated for buildings maintenance of the underprivilegedschools in each area of all branch offices.The amount of the fund is also made bigger as a form of our concern and responsibility to the social-community.

PACTO currently has 7 branch offices throughout Indonesia in-

cluding 2 branches in Bali. Each branch allocates around 500 million to support one school and the contribution will be given in accordance with the school’s needs such as building paintsand stationery for the students. “This year the CSR activity will be held in April and June 2017 and we will support two schools in Bali while other branch will support one school in each area. We committed to support at least one underprivileged school a year’’ Umberto said.

When mentioning about revenue, Umberto claimed that Bali offices earn higher income than the other branches. Bali is very comfortable and safe for markets which currently still dominated

by India and China. “Pacto is still focusing to work on Europe market such as Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerlandbecause the performance is fairly good.

During their five decades in service(1967-2017), Pacto has achieved a number of reputable awards and among them is Best Travel Agency in Indonesia in 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 by TTG Awards, The Best Destination Management Company by the 6th Indonesia MICE Awards 2013and The Best DMC Worldwide by the Travel Awards 2013. BTN (BTN/015)

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Apr. 28 - May 11, 2017

Where to Go...

Le Mayeur Museum

DENPASAR In the City

e Mayeur Museum is a memorial museum mainly housing the artworks and personal history of painter Adrien-Jean Le

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Mayeur de Merpres (February 9, 1880 – May 31, 1958) – a Brusselsborn artist who was impressed by the shores of Sanur and dedicated his entire life there to the two things he loved the most: the arts and women. Before deciding to spend his life in Bali, Le Mayeur had already travelled around the world.

Sacrificing his travels to pursue his love of arts, he found himself enamoured of the exotic scent of frangipani and a certain bare-breasted Legong dancer, his wife and muse, Ni Pollok.

After Le Mayeur found ‘home’ in the island and Ni Pollok, who soon

became the muse of his paintings and the rest of his life, the artist created a range of artworks in his impressionistic ‘dob’ style of painting. His technique was considered unorthodox, albeit in a brilliant way.

Le Mayeur utilized thick and rather stiff brushes to create sharp yet fluent caresses, which were later elaborated on by Antonio Blanco, another influential painter in Bali.

Le Mayeur passed away on May 31, 1958. The loving couple left no children but the well-crafted mansion that is the museum today, and its legacy was bequeathed to the Indonesian government. The museum exemplifies the priceless heritage of an artist and a nation.

The main building features the former living quarters of the couple, with classical Balinese elements, sculpted stone walls and red terrazzo floor tiles.

Carved wood dominates the furnishings, and window sills feature motifs inspired by wayang shadow puppet characters.

There are five rooms that serve as silent witnesses to the lives of Le Mayeur

Spinning Top and Bull Races Nullified in Twin Lakes Festival

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and Ni Pollok. Visitors may imagine the similar love story brought again to life through inanimate objects, similar to the retro-styled storytelling of the film Titanic. Walkthroughs include the artist’s studio, reading room and study, and the bedroom as well as Ni Pollok’s vanity corner and bathroom.

Good to Know Le Mayeur is easily found, located right on the beachfront in Sanur.

The compound features structures in Balinese architecture that houses well over eighty artworks categorised into five different collections based on the mediums that Le Mayeur used, such as hardboard, plywood, canvas and paper. Most of the paintings in his collection feature bare-breasted women, and not

all were the results of inspiration in Bali, as he had travelled the world prior to calling the island his home.

Most of his world travels included Europe, Africa, India, Italy and France. Some of his work feature subjects inspired by his travels he painted during the 1920s. Le Mayeur arrived in Bali in 1932 in his early 50s. It was supposed to be part of his travels until he met his muse and future wife. They married after three years of their first meeting and Le Mayeur built the house on the shoreline when Sanur was a mere quiet fishing village. One of the structures in the gardens is a meeting pavilion where Le Mayeur used to receive his guests and potential buyers of his art pieces. BTN

adlock of Love becomes a romantic tourist attraction visited by many young people.

Located at Gagah hamlet, Tegallalang, Gianyar, this attraction has become famous since the

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Padlock of Love

Romantic Attraction in Tegallalang, Gianyar beginning of 2017. As the name implies, this tourist attraction offering panoramic paddy field background is targeting young people who are in lovesick. There is a special place to tie their love.

Local travelers and those from outside Bali come in droves to tie their love on the stage in the form of padlock as high as three meters. Young couples then can take selfie photo on stage in the middle of paddy fields that reads ‘love’ with beautiful colors. “Hopefully, the atmosphere and aura of this place could make our love everlasting,” said Made Setiawan and Putu Rani who are tying their love in the Pad-

lock of Love.

This new tourist spot is interesting. The atmosphere is silent, cool and peaceful. The open stage has been protected with safety rod at the edges. It is purposely made as a place to take selfie photo for visitors that want to immortalize the most beautiful memories. This tool then becomes an icon commonly known as the Padlock of Love.

Although prepared for the young, this Padlock of Love attraction is also appropriate to be visited by children or adult travelers, especially those who like having a promenade. Terraced paddy fields offer beautiful panorama, and it is rich in activities. One of them is the farmers remaining to work on their paddy fields traditionally.

Understandably, the padlock of love is located in the middle of paddy fields, so that those coming by car must walk to get there.

In contrast to travelers riding a motorcycle, they can get to the location easily. Although parking far on the highway, along the trip they will not feel tired because of being able to witness the activities of farmers.

The padlock of love is equipped with a restaurant with Balinese traditional style building. The menus offered are mostly traditional,

JEMBRANA Bull-racing Center

Pengeragoan Beach

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

The Center of Art

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Where to Go...

The meeting discussing the Twin Lakes Festival is held in the hall of the Buleleng agriculture agency on Wednesday (Apr. 19). overment of Buleleng began to make preparation for the implementation of Twin Lakes (Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan) Festival scheduled to take place on June 22-25. According to the meeting on Wednesday (Apr. 19), this annual event is likely not as longer as before. Spinning top contest and bull races having become sweeteners will no longer be held. Allegedly, it happens due to budgetary constraints.

In the meeting taking place in the hall of the Buleleng agriculture agency, the discussion on the festival involved a number of local agencies ranging from the agriculture agency, tourism office, regional development planning board (Bappeda), environment agency, cooperatives and SME agency, transportation agency, public works and spatial planning agency to municipal police.

At that time, each agency presented the preparation and activities to be held. One of them was revealed that the festival having entered the fourth year will no longer be enlivened by spinning top contest engaging the villages of Gesing, Munduk, Gobleg and Umajero (four villages). Likewise, the bull races will not be held. Both are usually held at Lake Tamblingan handled by the tourism office.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, I Nyoman Sutrisna, when asked for his confirmation said that the absence of spinning top games and bull races is not caused by the overflowing water of Lake Tamblingan that covers up the area usually used. However, it happens due to the absence of budget. “The cost of both events is quite large. We have to provide consumption for many people, and chiefly for the spinning top we must prepare the arena.

Not to mention the transport cost of the bull races is quite large. It is the reason why they are not held,” he explained.

Nevertheless, he proposed to organize them during the Lovina Festival, taking place after the Twin Lakes Festival. “We will propose in the budget amendment. As planned, they will be shifted to Lovina Festival,” he said.

In the meantime, the Head of the Buleleng Agriculture Agency, I Nyoman Swatantra, as chairman of the meeting already explained in this first meeting, where some packages of the festival submitted by the agencies are expanded, such as the education agency will conduct trail and running as well as yoga that can involve the community.

Some events will remain exactly the same as last year, namely the exhibition of various MSME products, agricultural products, fish-based serving and boat race. This will be finalized more profoundly so that later on it can give different nuance. “We’ll further finalize it. As per the direction of the regent, this year there must be different things. More people must be involved in this event. Besides, we hope the spinning top and bull races can still be organized,” he said.

Organization of this festival, he continued, is also different from the environmental aspect, namely the overflowing lake water. It is feared to have an impact on the availability of the venue. In response to it, the preparation will be maximized again. “Obviously we continue to encourage so that the preparation can be organized as well as possible,” he said.

Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of previous festival to the surrounding community, Swatantra said that it was quite significant. For instance, farmers can directly introduce their agricultural commodities to visitors. In short, this can serve as a promotional event for the potential of Buleleng district, especially Pancasari village area. BTN

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

engeragoan Beach is located to south of the main road of Denpasar-Gilimanuk on the eastern tip of Jembrana Regency, which borders Tabanan Regency.

Here, there is a rest area complete with a food stand, and other supporting facilities. The beach is also beautified by a huge Mekepung statue, that greets visitors arriving to East Jembrana- the Land of Mekepung.

Pengeragon is about 45 km west of Denpasar, is a beautiful rock and stone beach that and offers a an amazing panorama and is also lines with coconut and pandanus trees. The beauty of sunset can be enjoyed from here. The large waves give this beach the potential of becoming an alternative spot for surfing.

The beauty of Pengeragoan Beach can also be seen from Bading Kayu sub-village which is located on a hill to the north, The village has a cool climate, a tropical forest as well as coffee and clove plantations. BTN

Perancak Beach

his fisherman village located at the south-ward of Jembrana Regency. Here, there is a cape named Tanjung Tangis, in where visitors could enjoy the beautiful sunset behind the shadow of Java Island. Many tourism attraction which very interesting are available here such as; turtle husbandry and preservation, traditional boat competition in August, motorcross attraction, and the other fisherman activities with their boats.

A religious ceremony of Hindu which held each 210 days in Pura Gede Perancak, is a great event that could be witnessed in this village. Formerly, before the Gilimanuk harbor operate as the main gate of Java to Bali, Perancak beach and Teluk Bundar harbor which located in Jembrana.

Nowdays, Perancak has become the object of tourism as well as a stop over for fisherman. As a tourism area, it is supported by tourism facilities, mini zoo, the existence of traditional art and culture as well as historical remains that found here. BTN

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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

Turtle Island, Visited by 3,000 Travelers Daily

such as gado-gado, fruit salad, ice with jelly-like filler and young coconut, as well as various Balinese snacks. After taking selfie, visitors can take advantage of this restaurant to relax while enjoying the menus.

Operations Manager of the Padlock of Love attraction, I Wayan Sugiartha, said that the land conjured up into the attraction was almost sold at a fantastic price.

However, he rethought to sell his land because it is the only heritage of his ancestors. He then estab-

lished a new contemporary tourist attraction. “We name this new attraction the Padlock of Love,” said Sugiarta.

To promote, Sugiarta explained that he does it more through Facebook, Instagram and other social media. “We are very grateful that this artificial tourist attraction becomes a traveler’s choice. Many young fans of selfie make a visit, either from Bali and outside Bali or even from overseas,” he concluded. BTN

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

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urtle breeding on Turtle Island of Tanjung Benoa spreads across the area of ​​2.5 hectares. The area belongs to the forest agency. In the area, there are four breeding locations managed by local fishermen group. A total of 150 people are employed in the breeding.

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This Turtle Island tourist attraction is visited by 3,000 travelers every day. About 70 percent of them are foreign travelers. To visit the area, formerly visitors were only charged with donation. But after 2015, the management began to charge entrance fee at IDR 5,000 for children and IDR 10,000 for

adults. Travelers wishing to visit the Turtle Island usually ride a boat from Tanjung Benoa Beach at the cost of IDR 500,000 per boat.

At the location, hundreds of turtles are raised. Moreover, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) Bali regularly checks the existence of the turtles to ensure their health conditions. After the issuance of the third reprimand letter, the community began to be anxious. In addition to being the livelihood of about 150 residents, many parties are also involved in the business such as boat rentals, tour guide and escorts.

Two members of the fishermen group involved in the turtle breeding management, I Komang Swanjaya and Made Parsana, said that 20 years ago Tanjung Benoa area was known as the location of turtle slaughter. At that time, there were some residents of Tanjung Benoa who cared that the turtle would be extinct. With such idea then emerged several groups of fishermen that established a Turtle Island that was originally intended for turtle

conservation.

Twenty years later, many people directly become a sponsor and tourism ambassador because this area also offers some water sport activities. Indirectly, those getting involved in the water sports want the Turtle Island area become a tourist location. “So, there is a relationship of the water sports to the Pudut Island or Turtle Island. Over time, many travelers want to know the existence of the turtles. Originally this Turtle Island was not deliberately formed as a tourist location.

Driven by people’s needs to know further about turtles, this indirectly becomes a special turtle tourist attraction,” he explained.

They hoped the forest agency or other relevant agencies could better understand about the needs of community that the people involved in this tourism sector get the results from activities and never damage the existing ecosystem. “We beg the forest agency to give us here a chance to continue the existence of Turtle Island tourism object,” he hoped. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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DINE OUT

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Jalak Restaurant

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Sky-Nest BBQ, All You Can Eat only IDR 150K J

Apr. 28 - May 11, 2017

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alak Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants own by,� The ���� Nest ����� Ho� ��� tel by Danapati, is the hotel with 4 star classifiable modern and unique, located on Jl. Pratama 99X Nusa Dua, which has inaugurated its Grand Opening on April 8th, 2017. The concept of this Jalak Restaurant is open air, located on the 6th floor or Rooftop is ready to serve and pamper the needs of eating and drinking for the guest. And also serves the needs of wedding, birthday, until a meeting with the beautiful panoramic view. While relaxing in the afternoon can also enjoy sunset, mangrove forest, and around ocean here.

The Jalak restaurant is open daily from 12 AM till 11 PM with capacity of 250 people for standing and 150 people with seat. A wide variety of dishes ranging from Oriental, International and Asian Foods is ready to serve guests. Special popular package in Jalak restaurant is Sky-Nest BBQ, All You Can Eat offer for guest every Friday from 6 PM till 11.30 PM, only IDR 150K Nett per person.

Existence of Jalak restaurant also supported by Jalak Terrace which has a dazzling and impressive atmosphere suitable for guests who want to relax and enjoy food and drinks in the afternoon until dusk.

Beside can be enjoying the beautiful panoramic of Nusa Dua area via this venue, the guest also offered some alternative by The Nest Hotel. Such as Infinity Pool and bar, is a connected swimming pool with the bar, located in the rooftop with beautiful scenery and im� pressive, The Fitness Center, The Nest Spa, managed by Pandang Wangi Spa that experienced in management of Spa at Dewata Island.

While Merak Restaurant located on the 3rd floor serves a wide variety of dishes ranging from Oriental, iInternational and Asian Foods is ready to serve guests 24 for hours. For guests who are re� luctant to come directly into the restaurant due to tired or busy life, we are ready to serve the food delivery through “In-Room Dining” (Room Service) for 24 hours. ‘’The Lobby Lounge” overlooking the main road is very well suited for relaxing with family or col� leagues. B N (BTN/014)

This One’s for the Children of Bindu Village

ali, March 2017; Furama Villas & Spa is proud to support the education of� Bindu village’s children at SDN 3 Bindu. The resort shows its se� rious commitment to support the local community’s education, in order to further develop Bindu village as tourist destination, the management held a regular “hos� pitality class” to the students of SDN (elementary school) 3 Bin� du village. This great initiative is held once a month, where each of the department head share their expertise in their respective field, in an one hour class at school.

Last 23 March 2017, was Mr. Herry Fontana’s (Chief En� gineering) turn to share knowl� edge about hotel engineering. Mr. WayanSumandia, our General Manager was also excited to take part on the class. The class was so fun and very interactive. With this initiative, the management of Fu� rama Villas & Spa wished to build the children’s interest and knowl�

LOOKING BACK

Experience Green School Bali

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edge about hotel, and tourism in general.

Only 20 minute drive from the famous Ubud Market, the villa re� sort comprises 24 serene private pool villas, surrounded by vast rice paddy fields and lush green�

eries which could be explored through the villa resort’s guided trekking or guided cycling ac� tivities.At Furama Villas and Spa Ubud, Bali, guests will enjoy the true natural beauty of the tropical Island of Gods. B N (BTN/015)

eep in the Bali Jungle is an offthe-beaten track experience in Bali in the Desa of Sibang Kaja that visitors from around the world come to visit daily to experience the ‘Greenest School on Earth’.

Green School Bali is a non-profit international Pre-K to High School and is well known around the world for its holistic educational concept and unique bamboo, wall-less cam� pus. Green School first opened in Bali in 2008 with 90 students and was

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envisioned by Bali-based jewelry de� signers John & Cynthia Hardy.

The school now educates over 700 students for sustainability from ages 3 to 18. With approximately 430 students during the regular school day and another 330 local Balinese students from the neighbouring vil� lage for after school programmes at Green School. Come experience this unique concept with daily guided tours around the Green School Bali campus from Mondays to Fridays

from 9am to 10am and on weekends from 1030am to 1130am.

Visitors are carefully guided around the campus so as not to disrupt the teachers and students in class, but still get to see the 5 hectares area campus, learn more about the educational philosophy and sustainability.

To learn more about the tours and extended tours, which includes an ex� perience at nearby organic Kul Kul Farm, workshops with Green School’s recycling centre, Kembali, to expe� riencing the nearby Bamboo Student Village or to meet the Kul Kul Con� nection - Green School’s after after school programme.

Green School Bali will be hosting its annual Sustainable Solutions event on April 21 2017 which is open to the community with workshops, talks and vendors sharing best practices on sus� tainability. To learn more and get tick� ets, visit ​www.bit.ly/SustSolutions All profits from Green School’s guided tours and Sustainable Solu� tions goes towards our Local Scholars Programmes and Kul Kul Connec� tion after school programme. To learn more about Green School and book a guided tour, please visit: https://www. greenschool.org/experience-greenschool/ B N (BTN/015)

New Committee of SKBBA 2017 – 2018

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effrey Wibisono General Man� ager Alaya Resort Kuta was elected as the new chairman of South Kuta Beach Business As� sociation (SKBBA) for the period 2017 – 2018. The voting involved all 20 active members of SKBBA that for the next one year service. List of the new committee of SKBBA as follows: Chairman : Jeffrey Wibisono (Alaya Resort Kuta), Vice chairman : Paulus Wibowo (Febri’s Hotel & Spa), Mar� keting : Askar D. Kamis (The Patra Bali resort & Villas), Finance : Dyanti

(Risata Resort & Spa), Community & Govt. Communication : Budiarsa (Ra� mada Bintang Bali), Environmental : Eden Hotel Kuta, Membership De� velopment : Ramayana Resort & Spa, Security : Bali Garden Beach Resort Marketing & PR Executive : Erwa� hyudi.

The newly appointed committee will work harder to face the current progressive market with some break� through, both digitally and conserva� tive strategy. SKBBA is a group of like minded tourism and leisure re�

lated businesses comprising hoteliers, retailers, restaurateurs, tourist activity operators and tourism professionals based in South Kuta.

Joined forces within a non-profit nor non-government organization, SKBBA makes serious efforts to im� prove, promote and take care of the surroundings of South Kuta. Estab� lished in the early 1990s, the associa� tion not only strives to build produc� tive relationships between its members but also works with relevant local and international government bodies, in� cluding local banjars, the local tourist police, the Australian Federal Police and the Balinese community to make the area of South Kuta more attrac� tive for tourism and leisure businesses.

Currently active members of SK� BBA continue to encourage and support the sustainable growth of member businesses through na� tional and international linkages, marketing initiatives and train� ing opportunities, destination promotion and sales missions, environmental initiatives, com� munity related events, securi� ty workshops and the execution of prestigious events of national and international level as well. B N (BTN/r)

BHA-PHRI-BTN Badminton Tournament

Padma Resort Beats out Sanur Paradise

team of Padma Re� sort successfully beat out its B adminton opponent, Sanur Paradise Pla�

za, with a small difference of score 2-1 in the final round of men’s badminton tournament held by the Bali Hotels Association (BHA), In� donesia Hotel and Restaurant Asso� ciation (PHRI) Bali and Bali Travel News (BTN) at Sidharta Stadium Denpasar on Thursday (Apr. 20).

Agus/Reza defeated Suastika/Wenten with the score 30-2, and then Putra/

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Sujesna was defeated by Bayu/Wa� hyu (11-30), and the victory of Padma Resort was determined by the double pair of Bayu/ Suwenda who defeated Agus/Murdika (30-25).

Government Relations and Event Manager of BHA, Andy, commented that all this time the badminton team of Sanur Paradise Plaza occupied the third place in succession. “Moreover, the final round between Sanur Para� dise Plaza and Padma Resort is the last year’s repeated party. However,

the result changed, last year Sanur Par� adise became the champion, but now Padma Resort reaches the first posi� tion,” said Andy.

He assessed that in the final round the players fight vivaciously, and even to have convulsions. The third position was achieved by Ayana after beating out Hard Rock with the score of 2-0. In the last year’s similar event Ayana also achieved the third champion. Mean� while, in the result of previous semi� final round, Hard Rock could compli� cate before defeating with the score of 1-2 over Sanur Paradise Plaza. Agus/ Suardika beat out Bobby/Wiguna with the score of 30-18, and then Bobby/ Janu excelled over Rozy/Sujesna (3012), and Agus/Reza won over Made Eka/Edi (30-0).

In the meantime, the badminton team of Padma Resort defeated Aya� na with the score of 2-1. Beni/Dewa (Ayana) won over Tiles Arnaya/Ari Gunadi (30-5). Then, Beni/Ngakan defeated Bayu/Suarjaya (24-30), while Surya/Sutama was defeated by Bayu/ Suwenda (14-30). B N (BTN/kmb)

Did you know ?

Barong creature that A like appears as a char� barong is a lion-

acter in Balinese mythology and is iden� tified as a good spirit known as Banas Pati Raja. According to Ba� linese beliefs every child is born with 4 guardian spirits or “siblings’ who will watch over them throughout their life. Ba­nas Pati Raja is the fourth of these siblings and is also the spirit that animates barong. This protector spirit is often repre� sented as a lion like creature who is accompanied by two monkeys.

In Bali, this mythological creature known as barong is nearly always portrayed as a lion with a red head and thick white fur and wears guilded ornaments and small mirrors. Life sized barong ‘puppets’ used in ceremo� nies are considered sacred.

The origins of the barong are lost to the mists of time but certainly go back a very long time. Some say that barong originated in animistic practices of worship before Hinduism came to Bali, when villagers still believed in the supernatural protective power of animals. Variations on the barong are found throughout Indonesia and South-East Asia. B N

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

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DINE OUT

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Jalak Restaurant

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Sky-Nest BBQ, All You Can Eat only IDR 150K J

Apr. 28 - May 11, 2017

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alak Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants own by,� The ���� Nest ����� Ho� ��� tel by Danapati, is the hotel with 4 star classifiable modern and unique, located on Jl. Pratama 99X Nusa Dua, which has inaugurated its Grand Opening on April 8th, 2017. The concept of this Jalak Restaurant is open air, located on the 6th floor or Rooftop is ready to serve and pamper the needs of eating and drinking for the guest. And also serves the needs of wedding, birthday, until a meeting with the beautiful panoramic view. While relaxing in the afternoon can also enjoy sunset, mangrove forest, and around ocean here.

The Jalak restaurant is open daily from 12 AM till 11 PM with capacity of 250 people for standing and 150 people with seat. A wide variety of dishes ranging from Oriental, International and Asian Foods is ready to serve guests. Special popular package in Jalak restaurant is Sky-Nest BBQ, All You Can Eat offer for guest every Friday from 6 PM till 11.30 PM, only IDR 150K Nett per person.

Existence of Jalak restaurant also supported by Jalak Terrace which has a dazzling and impressive atmosphere suitable for guests who want to relax and enjoy food and drinks in the afternoon until dusk.

Beside can be enjoying the beautiful panoramic of Nusa Dua area via this venue, the guest also offered some alternative by The Nest Hotel. Such as Infinity Pool and bar, is a connected swimming pool with the bar, located in the rooftop with beautiful scenery and im� pressive, The Fitness Center, The Nest Spa, managed by Pandang Wangi Spa that experienced in management of Spa at Dewata Island.

While Merak Restaurant located on the 3rd floor serves a wide variety of dishes ranging from Oriental, iInternational and Asian Foods is ready to serve guests 24 for hours. For guests who are re� luctant to come directly into the restaurant due to tired or busy life, we are ready to serve the food delivery through “In-Room Dining” (Room Service) for 24 hours. ‘’The Lobby Lounge” overlooking the main road is very well suited for relaxing with family or col� leagues. B N (BTN/014)

This One’s for the Children of Bindu Village

ali, March 2017; Furama Villas & Spa is proud to support the education of� Bindu village’s children at SDN 3 Bindu. The resort shows its se� rious commitment to support the local community’s education, in order to further develop Bindu village as tourist destination, the management held a regular “hos� pitality class” to the students of SDN (elementary school) 3 Bin� du village. This great initiative is held once a month, where each of the department head share their expertise in their respective field, in an one hour class at school.

Last 23 March 2017, was Mr. Herry Fontana’s (Chief En� gineering) turn to share knowl� edge about hotel engineering. Mr. WayanSumandia, our General Manager was also excited to take part on the class. The class was so fun and very interactive. With this initiative, the management of Fu� rama Villas & Spa wished to build the children’s interest and knowl�

LOOKING BACK

Experience Green School Bali

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edge about hotel, and tourism in general.

Only 20 minute drive from the famous Ubud Market, the villa re� sort comprises 24 serene private pool villas, surrounded by vast rice paddy fields and lush green�

eries which could be explored through the villa resort’s guided trekking or guided cycling ac� tivities.At Furama Villas and Spa Ubud, Bali, guests will enjoy the true natural beauty of the tropical Island of Gods. B N (BTN/015)

eep in the Bali Jungle is an offthe-beaten track experience in Bali in the Desa of Sibang Kaja that visitors from around the world come to visit daily to experience the ‘Greenest School on Earth’.

Green School Bali is a non-profit international Pre-K to High School and is well known around the world for its holistic educational concept and unique bamboo, wall-less cam� pus. Green School first opened in Bali in 2008 with 90 students and was

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envisioned by Bali-based jewelry de� signers John & Cynthia Hardy.

The school now educates over 700 students for sustainability from ages 3 to 18. With approximately 430 students during the regular school day and another 330 local Balinese students from the neighbouring vil� lage for after school programmes at Green School. Come experience this unique concept with daily guided tours around the Green School Bali campus from Mondays to Fridays

from 9am to 10am and on weekends from 1030am to 1130am.

Visitors are carefully guided around the campus so as not to disrupt the teachers and students in class, but still get to see the 5 hectares area campus, learn more about the educational philosophy and sustainability.

To learn more about the tours and extended tours, which includes an ex� perience at nearby organic Kul Kul Farm, workshops with Green School’s recycling centre, Kembali, to expe� riencing the nearby Bamboo Student Village or to meet the Kul Kul Con� nection - Green School’s after after school programme.

Green School Bali will be hosting its annual Sustainable Solutions event on April 21 2017 which is open to the community with workshops, talks and vendors sharing best practices on sus� tainability. To learn more and get tick� ets, visit ​www.bit.ly/SustSolutions All profits from Green School’s guided tours and Sustainable Solu� tions goes towards our Local Scholars Programmes and Kul Kul Connec� tion after school programme. To learn more about Green School and book a guided tour, please visit: https://www. greenschool.org/experience-greenschool/ B N (BTN/015)

New Committee of SKBBA 2017 – 2018

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effrey Wibisono General Man� ager Alaya Resort Kuta was elected as the new chairman of South Kuta Beach Business As� sociation (SKBBA) for the period 2017 – 2018. The voting involved all 20 active members of SKBBA that for the next one year service. List of the new committee of SKBBA as follows: Chairman : Jeffrey Wibisono (Alaya Resort Kuta), Vice chairman : Paulus Wibowo (Febri’s Hotel & Spa), Mar� keting : Askar D. Kamis (The Patra Bali resort & Villas), Finance : Dyanti

(Risata Resort & Spa), Community & Govt. Communication : Budiarsa (Ra� mada Bintang Bali), Environmental : Eden Hotel Kuta, Membership De� velopment : Ramayana Resort & Spa, Security : Bali Garden Beach Resort Marketing & PR Executive : Erwa� hyudi.

The newly appointed committee will work harder to face the current progressive market with some break� through, both digitally and conserva� tive strategy. SKBBA is a group of like minded tourism and leisure re�

lated businesses comprising hoteliers, retailers, restaurateurs, tourist activity operators and tourism professionals based in South Kuta.

Joined forces within a non-profit nor non-government organization, SKBBA makes serious efforts to im� prove, promote and take care of the surroundings of South Kuta. Estab� lished in the early 1990s, the associa� tion not only strives to build produc� tive relationships between its members but also works with relevant local and international government bodies, in� cluding local banjars, the local tourist police, the Australian Federal Police and the Balinese community to make the area of South Kuta more attrac� tive for tourism and leisure businesses.

Currently active members of SK� BBA continue to encourage and support the sustainable growth of member businesses through na� tional and international linkages, marketing initiatives and train� ing opportunities, destination promotion and sales missions, environmental initiatives, com� munity related events, securi� ty workshops and the execution of prestigious events of national and international level as well. B N (BTN/r)

BHA-PHRI-BTN Badminton Tournament

Padma Resort Beats out Sanur Paradise

team of Padma Re� sort successfully beat out its B adminton opponent, Sanur Paradise Pla�

za, with a small difference of score 2-1 in the final round of men’s badminton tournament held by the Bali Hotels Association (BHA), In� donesia Hotel and Restaurant Asso� ciation (PHRI) Bali and Bali Travel News (BTN) at Sidharta Stadium Denpasar on Thursday (Apr. 20).

Agus/Reza defeated Suastika/Wenten with the score 30-2, and then Putra/

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Sujesna was defeated by Bayu/Wa� hyu (11-30), and the victory of Padma Resort was determined by the double pair of Bayu/ Suwenda who defeated Agus/Murdika (30-25).

Government Relations and Event Manager of BHA, Andy, commented that all this time the badminton team of Sanur Paradise Plaza occupied the third place in succession. “Moreover, the final round between Sanur Para� dise Plaza and Padma Resort is the last year’s repeated party. However,

the result changed, last year Sanur Par� adise became the champion, but now Padma Resort reaches the first posi� tion,” said Andy.

He assessed that in the final round the players fight vivaciously, and even to have convulsions. The third position was achieved by Ayana after beating out Hard Rock with the score of 2-0. In the last year’s similar event Ayana also achieved the third champion. Mean� while, in the result of previous semi� final round, Hard Rock could compli� cate before defeating with the score of 1-2 over Sanur Paradise Plaza. Agus/ Suardika beat out Bobby/Wiguna with the score of 30-18, and then Bobby/ Janu excelled over Rozy/Sujesna (3012), and Agus/Reza won over Made Eka/Edi (30-0).

In the meantime, the badminton team of Padma Resort defeated Aya� na with the score of 2-1. Beni/Dewa (Ayana) won over Tiles Arnaya/Ari Gunadi (30-5). Then, Beni/Ngakan defeated Bayu/Suarjaya (24-30), while Surya/Sutama was defeated by Bayu/ Suwenda (14-30). B N (BTN/kmb)

Did you know ?

Barong creature that A like appears as a char� barong is a lion-

acter in Balinese mythology and is iden� tified as a good spirit known as Banas Pati Raja. According to Ba� linese beliefs every child is born with 4 guardian spirits or “siblings’ who will watch over them throughout their life. Ba­nas Pati Raja is the fourth of these siblings and is also the spirit that animates barong. This protector spirit is often repre� sented as a lion like creature who is accompanied by two monkeys.

In Bali, this mythological creature known as barong is nearly always portrayed as a lion with a red head and thick white fur and wears guilded ornaments and small mirrors. Life sized barong ‘puppets’ used in ceremo� nies are considered sacred.

The origins of the barong are lost to the mists of time but certainly go back a very long time. Some say that barong originated in animistic practices of worship before Hinduism came to Bali, when villagers still believed in the supernatural protective power of animals. Variations on the barong are found throughout Indonesia and South-East Asia. B N

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

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

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

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Apr. 28 - May 11, 2017

Where to Go...

Le Mayeur Museum

DENPASAR In the City

e Mayeur Museum is a memorial museum mainly housing the artworks and personal history of painter Adrien-Jean Le

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Mayeur de Merpres (February 9, 1880 – May 31, 1958) – a Brusselsborn artist who was impressed by the shores of Sanur and dedicated his entire life there to the two things he loved the most: the arts and women. Before deciding to spend his life in Bali, Le Mayeur had already travelled around the world.

Sacrificing his travels to pursue his love of arts, he found himself enamoured of the exotic scent of frangipani and a certain bare-breasted Legong dancer, his wife and muse, Ni Pollok.

After Le Mayeur found ‘home’ in the island and Ni Pollok, who soon

became the muse of his paintings and the rest of his life, the artist created a range of artworks in his impressionistic ‘dob’ style of painting. His technique was considered unorthodox, albeit in a brilliant way.

Le Mayeur utilized thick and rather stiff brushes to create sharp yet fluent caresses, which were later elaborated on by Antonio Blanco, another influential painter in Bali.

Le Mayeur passed away on May 31, 1958. The loving couple left no children but the well-crafted mansion that is the museum today, and its legacy was bequeathed to the Indonesian government. The museum exemplifies the priceless heritage of an artist and a nation.

The main building features the former living quarters of the couple, with classical Balinese elements, sculpted stone walls and red terrazzo floor tiles.

Carved wood dominates the furnishings, and window sills feature motifs inspired by wayang shadow puppet characters.

There are five rooms that serve as silent witnesses to the lives of Le Mayeur

Spinning Top and Bull Races Nullified in Twin Lakes Festival

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and Ni Pollok. Visitors may imagine the similar love story brought again to life through inanimate objects, similar to the retro-styled storytelling of the film Titanic. Walkthroughs include the artist’s studio, reading room and study, and the bedroom as well as Ni Pollok’s vanity corner and bathroom.

Good to Know Le Mayeur is easily found, located right on the beachfront in Sanur.

The compound features structures in Balinese architecture that houses well over eighty artworks categorised into five different collections based on the mediums that Le Mayeur used, such as hardboard, plywood, canvas and paper. Most of the paintings in his collection feature bare-breasted women, and not

all were the results of inspiration in Bali, as he had travelled the world prior to calling the island his home.

Most of his world travels included Europe, Africa, India, Italy and France. Some of his work feature subjects inspired by his travels he painted during the 1920s. Le Mayeur arrived in Bali in 1932 in his early 50s. It was supposed to be part of his travels until he met his muse and future wife. They married after three years of their first meeting and Le Mayeur built the house on the shoreline when Sanur was a mere quiet fishing village. One of the structures in the gardens is a meeting pavilion where Le Mayeur used to receive his guests and potential buyers of his art pieces. BTN

adlock of Love becomes a romantic tourist attraction visited by many young people.

Located at Gagah hamlet, Tegallalang, Gianyar, this attraction has become famous since the

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Padlock of Love

Romantic Attraction in Tegallalang, Gianyar beginning of 2017. As the name implies, this tourist attraction offering panoramic paddy field background is targeting young people who are in lovesick. There is a special place to tie their love.

Local travelers and those from outside Bali come in droves to tie their love on the stage in the form of padlock as high as three meters. Young couples then can take selfie photo on stage in the middle of paddy fields that reads ‘love’ with beautiful colors. “Hopefully, the atmosphere and aura of this place could make our love everlasting,” said Made Setiawan and Putu Rani who are tying their love in the Pad-

lock of Love.

This new tourist spot is interesting. The atmosphere is silent, cool and peaceful. The open stage has been protected with safety rod at the edges. It is purposely made as a place to take selfie photo for visitors that want to immortalize the most beautiful memories. This tool then becomes an icon commonly known as the Padlock of Love.

Although prepared for the young, this Padlock of Love attraction is also appropriate to be visited by children or adult travelers, especially those who like having a promenade. Terraced paddy fields offer beautiful panorama, and it is rich in activities. One of them is the farmers remaining to work on their paddy fields traditionally.

Understandably, the padlock of love is located in the middle of paddy fields, so that those coming by car must walk to get there.

In contrast to travelers riding a motorcycle, they can get to the location easily. Although parking far on the highway, along the trip they will not feel tired because of being able to witness the activities of farmers.

The padlock of love is equipped with a restaurant with Balinese traditional style building. The menus offered are mostly traditional,

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Pengeragoan Beach

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

The Center of Art

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The meeting discussing the Twin Lakes Festival is held in the hall of the Buleleng agriculture agency on Wednesday (Apr. 19). overment of Buleleng began to make preparation for the implementation of Twin Lakes (Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan) Festival scheduled to take place on June 22-25. According to the meeting on Wednesday (Apr. 19), this annual event is likely not as longer as before. Spinning top contest and bull races having become sweeteners will no longer be held. Allegedly, it happens due to budgetary constraints.

In the meeting taking place in the hall of the Buleleng agriculture agency, the discussion on the festival involved a number of local agencies ranging from the agriculture agency, tourism office, regional development planning board (Bappeda), environment agency, cooperatives and SME agency, transportation agency, public works and spatial planning agency to municipal police.

At that time, each agency presented the preparation and activities to be held. One of them was revealed that the festival having entered the fourth year will no longer be enlivened by spinning top contest engaging the villages of Gesing, Munduk, Gobleg and Umajero (four villages). Likewise, the bull races will not be held. Both are usually held at Lake Tamblingan handled by the tourism office.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, I Nyoman Sutrisna, when asked for his confirmation said that the absence of spinning top games and bull races is not caused by the overflowing water of Lake Tamblingan that covers up the area usually used. However, it happens due to the absence of budget. “The cost of both events is quite large. We have to provide consumption for many people, and chiefly for the spinning top we must prepare the arena.

Not to mention the transport cost of the bull races is quite large. It is the reason why they are not held,” he explained.

Nevertheless, he proposed to organize them during the Lovina Festival, taking place after the Twin Lakes Festival. “We will propose in the budget amendment. As planned, they will be shifted to Lovina Festival,” he said.

In the meantime, the Head of the Buleleng Agriculture Agency, I Nyoman Swatantra, as chairman of the meeting already explained in this first meeting, where some packages of the festival submitted by the agencies are expanded, such as the education agency will conduct trail and running as well as yoga that can involve the community.

Some events will remain exactly the same as last year, namely the exhibition of various MSME products, agricultural products, fish-based serving and boat race. This will be finalized more profoundly so that later on it can give different nuance. “We’ll further finalize it. As per the direction of the regent, this year there must be different things. More people must be involved in this event. Besides, we hope the spinning top and bull races can still be organized,” he said.

Organization of this festival, he continued, is also different from the environmental aspect, namely the overflowing lake water. It is feared to have an impact on the availability of the venue. In response to it, the preparation will be maximized again. “Obviously we continue to encourage so that the preparation can be organized as well as possible,” he said.

Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of previous festival to the surrounding community, Swatantra said that it was quite significant. For instance, farmers can directly introduce their agricultural commodities to visitors. In short, this can serve as a promotional event for the potential of Buleleng district, especially Pancasari village area. BTN

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

engeragoan Beach is located to south of the main road of Denpasar-Gilimanuk on the eastern tip of Jembrana Regency, which borders Tabanan Regency.

Here, there is a rest area complete with a food stand, and other supporting facilities. The beach is also beautified by a huge Mekepung statue, that greets visitors arriving to East Jembrana- the Land of Mekepung.

Pengeragon is about 45 km west of Denpasar, is a beautiful rock and stone beach that and offers a an amazing panorama and is also lines with coconut and pandanus trees. The beauty of sunset can be enjoyed from here. The large waves give this beach the potential of becoming an alternative spot for surfing.

The beauty of Pengeragoan Beach can also be seen from Bading Kayu sub-village which is located on a hill to the north, The village has a cool climate, a tropical forest as well as coffee and clove plantations. BTN

Perancak Beach

his fisherman village located at the south-ward of Jembrana Regency. Here, there is a cape named Tanjung Tangis, in where visitors could enjoy the beautiful sunset behind the shadow of Java Island. Many tourism attraction which very interesting are available here such as; turtle husbandry and preservation, traditional boat competition in August, motorcross attraction, and the other fisherman activities with their boats.

A religious ceremony of Hindu which held each 210 days in Pura Gede Perancak, is a great event that could be witnessed in this village. Formerly, before the Gilimanuk harbor operate as the main gate of Java to Bali, Perancak beach and Teluk Bundar harbor which located in Jembrana.

Nowdays, Perancak has become the object of tourism as well as a stop over for fisherman. As a tourism area, it is supported by tourism facilities, mini zoo, the existence of traditional art and culture as well as historical remains that found here. BTN

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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

Turtle Island, Visited by 3,000 Travelers Daily

such as gado-gado, fruit salad, ice with jelly-like filler and young coconut, as well as various Balinese snacks. After taking selfie, visitors can take advantage of this restaurant to relax while enjoying the menus.

Operations Manager of the Padlock of Love attraction, I Wayan Sugiartha, said that the land conjured up into the attraction was almost sold at a fantastic price.

However, he rethought to sell his land because it is the only heritage of his ancestors. He then estab-

lished a new contemporary tourist attraction. “We name this new attraction the Padlock of Love,” said Sugiarta.

To promote, Sugiarta explained that he does it more through Facebook, Instagram and other social media. “We are very grateful that this artificial tourist attraction becomes a traveler’s choice. Many young fans of selfie make a visit, either from Bali and outside Bali or even from overseas,” he concluded. BTN

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

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urtle breeding on Turtle Island of Tanjung Benoa spreads across the area of ​​2.5 hectares. The area belongs to the forest agency. In the area, there are four breeding locations managed by local fishermen group. A total of 150 people are employed in the breeding.

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This Turtle Island tourist attraction is visited by 3,000 travelers every day. About 70 percent of them are foreign travelers. To visit the area, formerly visitors were only charged with donation. But after 2015, the management began to charge entrance fee at IDR 5,000 for children and IDR 10,000 for

adults. Travelers wishing to visit the Turtle Island usually ride a boat from Tanjung Benoa Beach at the cost of IDR 500,000 per boat.

At the location, hundreds of turtles are raised. Moreover, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) Bali regularly checks the existence of the turtles to ensure their health conditions. After the issuance of the third reprimand letter, the community began to be anxious. In addition to being the livelihood of about 150 residents, many parties are also involved in the business such as boat rentals, tour guide and escorts.

Two members of the fishermen group involved in the turtle breeding management, I Komang Swanjaya and Made Parsana, said that 20 years ago Tanjung Benoa area was known as the location of turtle slaughter. At that time, there were some residents of Tanjung Benoa who cared that the turtle would be extinct. With such idea then emerged several groups of fishermen that established a Turtle Island that was originally intended for turtle

conservation.

Twenty years later, many people directly become a sponsor and tourism ambassador because this area also offers some water sport activities. Indirectly, those getting involved in the water sports want the Turtle Island area become a tourist location. “So, there is a relationship of the water sports to the Pudut Island or Turtle Island. Over time, many travelers want to know the existence of the turtles. Originally this Turtle Island was not deliberately formed as a tourist location.

Driven by people’s needs to know further about turtles, this indirectly becomes a special turtle tourist attraction,” he explained.

They hoped the forest agency or other relevant agencies could better understand about the needs of community that the people involved in this tourism sector get the results from activities and never damage the existing ecosystem. “We beg the forest agency to give us here a chance to continue the existence of Turtle Island tourism object,” he hoped. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary, Pacto Launch Billionaire Club and Carry the Tradition of Annual Award Night

n a series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary, Pactoorganize the Award Night for the fifth year and present the Billionaires Club together with the launching of the annual catalog Indonesia’s Finest Villas & Resorts 2017. Themed in times past and titled Pacto Award Night & Billionaire Club Launching, this remarkable occasion took place in the Movenpick Resort Jimbaran on Wednesday, March 22nd 2017.

Newly introduced in this historical year, the launching of Billionaire Club is purposed to acknowledge the partners who have good cooperation with PACTO and in return they achieve high revenue from the company. Classified in

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three membership categories SILVER, GOLD and PLATINUM, this eminent club is revealing the total revenue achieved by the best supporting partner hotels.

SILVER Club with total revenue minimum 1 Billion per property was achieved by five hotels: Mercure Resort Sanur, Sol Beach House Benoa, The TanjungBenoa Beach Resort, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, and W Bali Seminyak.

GOLD Membership with revenue in the level of 1.5 and 2 billion was successfully obtained by 8 hotels: Sun Boutique Hotel, The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort, Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, Hotel Vila Ombak, PuriBagusLovina, Rama Beach Resort & Villas, Amanwana, and Bali Dynasty Resort.

Meanwhile for PLATINUM category with revenue above 3.5 billion per property was achieved

by The Bali Dream Villa, Ayodya Resort Bali, Amanjiwo and Segara Village Hotel. As annual agenda, this fifth Pacto Award Nightalso brings out a series number of winners.The Best Guest Experience 2016 this year went to St. Regis Bali, Amanjiwo and Matahari Beach Resort & Spa. For Top Seller Outside Bali 2016category, it was won by Villa Ombak, Amanwana and Amanjiwo. Meanwhile for The Best Seller 2016it is awarded to Grand Mirage Resort &Thalasso Bali, Melia Bali danPramaSanur Beach Bali.

PACTO also dedicated the Top Supplier 2016award to the activity supplier partners for their steady contribution throughout 2016 which is presented to Blue Water Express, True Balinese Experience and Bali Hai Cruise. Mr. Umberto Cadamuro, the Chief Operating Officer Inbound of Pacto Ltd. Indonesia said “In this event we would like to explain to the market about current tourism condition in Bali, and Indonesia in general.

Bali is a very potential tourism destination and this island is suitable for every tourist market. As a Destination Management Company (DMC), Pacto has a portfolio of clients from around the world.

“Pactoserves any tourist markets because we would like to open the opportunity to all travelers around the world to enjoy the island of Gods,” he added.

Since its establishment in 1967, Pacto has managed to maintain outstanding relationship with hotel partners. Take this opportunity to express gratitude to all hotel partners from 5 stars to the luxury hotels. “Our performance this yearis excellent where we share more than 50 billion to hotels in Bali, Lombok, Java and also in Komodo Island. We therefore dedicate this appreciation because our success is also the success of our partners.

Without the support from all our partners, it is nearly impossible for us to gain this accomplishment.” he further explained.

This year the awards has made more in numbers as well as in categories compared to previous years. As the most vital part of this 50thanniversary celebration, Pacto allocates certain funds for Company Social Responsibility activity that this year will be designated for buildings maintenance of the underprivilegedschools in each area of all branch offices.The amount of the fund is also made bigger as a form of our concern and responsibility to the social-community.

PACTO currently has 7 branch offices throughout Indonesia in-

cluding 2 branches in Bali. Each branch allocates around 500 million to support one school and the contribution will be given in accordance with the school’s needs such as building paintsand stationery for the students. “This year the CSR activity will be held in April and June 2017 and we will support two schools in Bali while other branch will support one school in each area. We committed to support at least one underprivileged school a year’’ Umberto said.

When mentioning about revenue, Umberto claimed that Bali offices earn higher income than the other branches. Bali is very comfortable and safe for markets which currently still dominated

by India and China. “Pacto is still focusing to work on Europe market such as Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerlandbecause the performance is fairly good.

During their five decades in service(1967-2017), Pacto has achieved a number of reputable awards and among them is Best Travel Agency in Indonesia in 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 by TTG Awards, The Best Destination Management Company by the 6th Indonesia MICE Awards 2013and The Best DMC Worldwide by the Travel Awards 2013. BTN (BTN/015)

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Masks There are so many Hindu holiday celebrations as well as commemorations of other important customary days that are actually more than enough capital to establish Balinese human character based on Hinduism and strong customs. This will establish a qualified cultural and ritual fortress in the fight against the current wackiness. In the perspective of Balinese Hinduism, this context is quite ideal. It is a perfect perspective to see internal and external quality.

Gde Palgunadi palgunadigde@yahoo.com he Balinese Hinduism combining the ritual, spiritual, global and cultural aspect is the ideal blend how to view one’s self and the environment. It is establishing a

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IHGMA Encourages Improvement of General Manager’s Quality

pithy and tough mindset and in the action. However, in the contemporary context, this actually seems far from ideal. For example, some things or problems that can actually be resolved very easily, if based on the perspective, finally it becomes complicated.

This is a big thing. How does it happen?

Apparently, the learning process is not as smooth as what we imagine. Many things change the mindset so that modern Balinese people are not entirely based on the mindset as what we have imagined and expected. Our basic philosophy of ritual, culture, communal and other local geniuses are much defeated by modernisms that are gradually tearing away the traditional strength.

This should be well realized that Balinese Hindu humans have begun to get uprooted. The hedonic modern lifestyle is increasingly pervasive in life. We cannot deny this. Equally, we cannot deny that the religiosity on the other hand also develops superbly. Balinese people are masked, wearing a mask according to their role and condition. They put on a mask of a wise human character at one time and a greedy mask at a later time.

Standing on two legs is not indeed solid to move forward.

This is the current phenomenon of Bali. Lots of things have happened. Problems overlap and increasingly overlap. This should be resolved if there is awareness on the self-strength. But in fact, it is not. Many temptations, especially material ones, have shifted the perspective of the Balinese Hindu. Nevertheless, we remain convinced that it can be immediately addressed if there is a strong commitment from our leaders and community leaders. Life does move forward. We’ll encounter many new things but it does not necessarily mean that the old things are thrown away. B N

Head of the Badung Tourism Office, Made Badra, Head of PHRI Badung, Ray Suryawijaya, Chairman of BPPD Badung and central executive board and regional chapter of IHGMA as well as advisor to central executive board of IHGMA pose together. eneral managers coalesced into the members of the Association of Indonesian General Manager Association (IHGMA) must have a high sense of solidarity and always care about the environment.

General manager must also be able to compete in the era of the current ASEAN Economic Community (MEA). “General managers must be the host in our own country,” said IHGMA President,

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Reza Sunardi, on Thursday (Apr. 20).

In the celebration of the first IHGMA’s anniversary taking place at The Patra Bali Resort and Villas attended by the Head of the Badung Tourism Office I Made Badra, Reza Sunardi asserted to create the quality of human resources. Besides, the IHGMA must encourage the enhancement of capabilities of the general managers by continuously conduct-

ing a training and enriching their knowledge in developing the ability to pursue a career as general manager.

As a single organization, he added, the IHGMA should be able to create a new hope for all general managers as well as the government of Indonesia. The IHGMA plays a role to encourage a change in improving the quality of general manager as an asset of the government of Indonesia. “IHGMA also encourages the sustainable quality improvement for hotel general managers and tourism of Indonesia,” he explained.

On that account, the IHGMA should be involved in helping the government directly work together to improve the quality of sustainable tourism. “This is to help achieve the target of 20 million of foreign travelers in the next five years,” he said.

Chairman of the IHGMA of Bali Chapter, Nyoman Astama and Vice Chairman, I Made Ramia Adnyana, stated that the IHGMA is a special and different organization because it is purely an organization for general manager. “IHGMA strengthens the contribution to the state so that its human resources

have the same standards. Hopefully, more general managers of Indonesia would join,” said Astama.

IHGMA was officially established on April 20, 2016, and currently has 21 regional chapters and 800 members consisting of manager and general manager of villas and hotels spreading all over Indonesia. The number of regional chapter and district chapter and members will continuously grow in the coming year. “The response from community and local government is very positive

and enthusiastic for all the agendas having been held throughout Indonesia,” said Ramia Adnyana.

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the IHGMA, Christian Gumala, in a series of the first IHGMA’s anniversary, said that each regional chapter and district chapter throughout Indonesia carried out various activities such as cleanup of museum collections, river exploration, workshops, cleanup activity, fun bike, humanitarian activities and environmental awareness. B N (BTN/bud)

Beautiful Kartini Talk Show:

Smart and Skilful to Use Antibiotics in Family

pril 21 becomes a special moment for the Indonesian because each year it commemorates what has been fought by Raden Adjeng Kartini, namely the renewal for Indonesia, especially for women’s emancipation to get education.

What has been championed by R.A. Kartini is worth continuing and applying for this beloved nation. To that end, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center in cooperation with One Health Study Center of Udayana University, Bali, held a talk show entitled “Beautiful Kartini (Smart and Skillful in Using Antibiotics), with the Spirit of Kartini, Let Become a Smart and Skillful Indonesian Woman in Using Antibiotics for Healthy Family.”

The talk show presented three speakers namely Ni Made Sukerni (Head of Animal Health Laboratory, Bali Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service), Ni Made Herry Erika Sedana (female entrepreneur) and Dr. Ni Nyoman Sri Budayanti (microbiology specialist at Sanglah Hospital). This event was guided by I Made Subagiarta as the moderator.

The talk show taking place in Batur Room was attended by housewives coalesced into PKK Denpasar, the orphanage supervisor, academicians, agencies of Denpasar municipality, WHDI Bali, Dharma Wanita of Udayana University, Global Health True leaders, Bali Birth Keeper Community, Orang Tua Peduli Bali Foundation , Putri Indonesia Bali Foundation and Bali businessman.

“From women to women is the reason to organize this event. It is presented to fellow women because we realize together that women play an important role in creating a healthy family. Inspired by the spirit of R.A. Kartini, this event aims to equip women with knowledge especially in the use of antibiotics at household level, especially in Bali,” said Lilik Amini, Director of Sales of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center. B N (BTN/014)

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PFB Holds Seminar and Launches Bali Photo Awards 2017 Pacu Jawi, West Sumatra

Bali Photographers Association (PFB) in cooperation with Photography of ISI Denpasar held a photography seminar and launched Bali Photo Awards 2017 at Citta Kelangen Building, the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar, on Sunday (Apr. 23). The seminar with the theme “Photography of Champion” presented three speakers namely Andi Sucirta, Anom Manik Agung, Widnyana Sudibya and photography lecturers of the ISI Denpasar and Bayu Pramana served as moderator. hairman of the BIP Committee 2017, I Made Dana, accompanied by Secretary Keyza Widiatmika said that the PFB annual photo competition fights over a total prize of IDR 56 million with the theme “Water in Culture.” This theme is chosen to re-awaken the vital role of water in human life including in supporting the motion of human activity as a civilized being.

Since ancient times, the centers of human activities have always been close to water sources such as lakes, springs, rivers and the sea.

Similarly, in cultural activities, not infrequently human uses the elements of water as a medium. “A variety of water-related cultural

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activities pose an attractive object for photographers to be explored and featured into photographic works. Other than visually appealing, they are also able to arouse human consciousness to preserve water sources,” said Dana.

The photographic works that may be included, continued Dana, are limited to cultural activities related to water in the territory of Indonesia. Capture timeframe is during 2015 to 2017 as evidenced by metadata or the Exif file. Photographers wishing to participate in submitting the works can make registration to www.baliphotoawards.com with a maximum of five photos. “The work of the participants can be accepted starting

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Bali Photographers Association in cooperation with Photography of ISI Denpasar holds a photography seminar and launches the Bali Photo Awards 2017. from the official launch of the BIP 2017 with the deadline on July 31, 2017,” he said.

The jury panel will determine the first, second and third winner

Okky Navaratri and I Made Hariyoga

and they are entitled to get a price of cash, a gift from Epson as the main sponsor, the Cili Naya Trophy, PFB medal and certificate.

Meanwhile, ten winners of consolation prize are entitled to get IDR 1 million cash, merchandise from

sponsor and certificate. In addition, the jury panel will also designate a favorite winner who is entitled to get a package of CP100 Selfie Printer, CS100 Connecting Station (totally valued at IDR 6 million) plus a certificate. B N (BTN/015)

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Grand final selection of the Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 opened

by Badung Regent, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, was followed by boys (bagus) and girls (jegeg) that will become the tourism ambassador of Badung. There are totally 87 participants representing each subdistrict in Badung, consisting of students of high school or universities and customary youth club in Badung.

After being tightly selected, Okky Navaratri and I Made Hariyoga were declared as Jegeg- Bagus Badung 2017. The first runner up was won by Sri Laksmi Citra Dewi (jegeg) and Toni Artana Putra (bagus); second runner up by Diah Candra Dewi (jegeg) and Ardhi Widhiyasa (bagus); third run-

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See a rally championship like never before Originally, farmers in various places of Indonesia searched for something to do in their spare time, and then the racing started.

Numerous mud cows used to plow the fields compete in one of the most daring and unique time trial races of the country in 'Pacu Jawi', as an intriguing culture of West Sumatra. Blended with cultural performances of the locals such as traditional music and dancing, this race is a must-see for those who seek excitements like no other place has, and you can too. So experience the thrills of our cultural experience, because our world will welcome you with all its wonders.

Grand final selection of Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 beauty pageant is held the outermost courtyard of the Badung Civic Center on Saturday (Apr. 22). ner up by Komang Dewi Oktarini (jegeg) and Agung Sasnitra Wiguna (bagus); and fourth runner up

by Dinna Kartika Dwiyanti (jegeg) and Irvan Dwi Setyawan (bagus).

Meanwhile, the Best Favorite Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 is Yuni Karina (jegeg) and Reka Yoga Murti (bagus); Dwi Widyantari and Dewa Putu Bagus Pujawan Putra as Jegeg-Bagus Badung Intelligence; Yuni Krisnayanthi and Suyoga Hinduyana as JegegBagus Badung Photogenic; and

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Pande Nyoman Tri Astiti and Aditya Nugraha as Jegeg Bagus Badung Friendship.

Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra, reported that the election of Jegeg-Bagus Badung 2017 is aimed at choosing Badung tourism ambassador that will follow the Jegeg-Bagus for Bali provincial level. “The selection of Jegeg-Bagus Badung is a medium to channel the potential and creativity of young generation that are healthy physically and spiritually, morally and virtuously noble, cultured, knowledgeable and have intellectual,” he explained.

In addition, the profile of JegegBagus Badung as a tourism partner at the regional, national and international level have knowledge of culture, intelligence, intellectuality as well as the skill and concern to sustainable Bali. “Of course, they will be a government partner to help promote tourism, so that they also play a role in increasing tourist visit targeted at about 6 million foreign tourists to Badung,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

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Jamie’s Italian Kuta Beach Appoints Scott Solomon as Headchef

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o far, the number of tourist visit to Bangli district is still relatively small.

Within a year, the average number of travelers visiting Bangli only amounts to 600,000 people or about 12 percent of the number of tourist visit to Tabanan and 30 percent of tourist visit to Gianyar.

Actually, the tourism potential owned by Bangli district is not inferior to other districts.

According to Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bangli, I Ketut Mardjana, the minimal number of tourist visit to Bangli district happens due to several factors. One of them is due to managership matters. Behavior of tourism players in Bangli, according to Mardjana, still needs to be improved. Here the PHRI will play its role to disseminate and provide education for tourism players so that it could result in people that understand about tourism.

In addition, the condition of infrastructure is not adequate. He pointed out the damaged road at Penelokan to Kedisan due to disaster has not been repaired until now.

Meanwhile, the traffic of travelers coming down to Lake Batur area is quite high. “District government should be sensitive to the existing infrastructure conditions,” he said.

Mardjana continued that in addition to having a lot of natural tourism potentials, Bangli especially Kintamani also has the potential

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of historical tourism. Historical relationship between Bali and China in the past has not been explored and worked on to attract the arrival of Chinese travelers.

According to Mardjana, if Bangli district government is sensitive, the historical relationship must be made a symbol or icon that describes the relationship between Bali and China in the form of Jayapangus and Kang Cing Wie statue.

All this time, this icon is actually used by Gianyar district to attract Chinese travelers.

“Why the history was even sold

by Gianyar? Why do we not establish the tourism icon in Kintamani?

Actually, it can attract Chinese travelers to come to Bangli. We at the PHRI are intrigued to get together to explore the tremendous potential of nature, culture and history remaining untouched,” said the former President Director of PT Pos Indonesia.

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amie’s Italian Kuta Beach is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Solomon as Head Chef for their restaurant in Indonesia. Chef Scott was part of the Jamie’s Italian team in Glasgow and has spent years working under Jamie and Gennaro. Chef Scott has now found his way back to the Jamie’s Italian family and we’re delighted to welcome him in Bali.

Chef Scott brings to Jamie’s Italian Kuta Beach a wealth of fine-dining experience and love of all.things Italian, having led kitchens at Australian restaurants Mongusto Mamma and Gorski & Jones. He also spent two years as Executive Chef of Rossi Cucina in the wine region of South West Germany, giving him the wonderful opportunity to work with high-quality produce from the area, and liaising directly with farmers and suppliers. Since relocating to Bali two years ago, Chef Scott has

held the roles of Head Chef at Seminyak Italian Foods and Executive Chef with Nebula Restaurants, at various sites throughout Bali and Jakarta.

Commenting on his new role, Scott said, “I’m so excited and proud to be returning to the Jamie’sfamily. I couldn’t be happier to be heading up the

team here in Bali and my new adopted countryof Indonesia. We’ll be making homemade pasta every day and I’m looking forward to bringing aspecial Jamie dining experience to the people here. Reflected in the Jamie’s Italian ethos, wework with with local farmers to source the highest-quality and sustainable foods. I hope peoplewill love it.”

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oreign travelers happily mingle together on the surface of the clear and blue seawater. Every now and then they float for a moment, then emerge again, standing on their surfboards, moving in a snake like undulations following the flow of the waves as they move toward the coast. When the water recedes, they swim out ot sea again and obeserve the movement of the water. As the

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waves roll in they glide towards the shore.

This is the daily spectacle that can be seen on Suluban Beach in Pecatu Village. With its large challenging waves and white sandy beach, this is a true paradise playgournd for surfers.

Suluban Beach is located a few kilometers north of Uluwatu, next to Bingin Beach and Labuhan Sait and visitors must pass through a rock cave before reaching the broad white sandy

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Pitana explained that the reception of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award supports the endeavor to reach 20 million foreign travelers in 2019. Not only that, Wonderful Indonesia as the branding of Indonesia’s tourism marketing will increasingly resonate.

The selection of Bali as the first Asia’s destination to reach the position as the world’s destination in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award beat out 418 other leading destinations worldwide. Surely, it is very prideful.

“Provincial government of Bali gives appreciation to the motivators and players of Bali tourism.

Their efforts to maintain the quality of tourism on the Island of Gods has borne sweet fruit,” said I Dewa Putu Sunartha.

Meanwhile, according to Sarah Mathews, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2017 is a form of appreciation initiated

by the world’s largest tourism website, TripAdvisor, to the players, activists and stakeholders of tourism in various parts of the world. “The winners of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award are selected based on millions of reviews and opinions made by travelers around the world in 12 months. The award selection uses an algorithm that takes into account the quality and quantity of reviews, ratings and objective assessments in each award category,” said Sarah Mathews.

“Bali is a tourist destination with the best experience for various types of travelers, whether it is nature, cultural or gastronomic tourism, so that it is not surprising if they want to share their experience with the world as the content made by TripAdvisor users. It plays an important role in the searches made by prospective travelers. TripAdvisor certainly encourages more travelers to share the best experiences of holidaying in Bali to other travelers from around the world through TripAdvisor,” she added. .

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beach. Some tourism facilities such as restaurants, bars, surf equipment rental shops and surfboard repair shops are available here.

The beach here is rather narrow, in contrast to Tanjung Benoa or Kuta, but

Uluwatu Temple n the west end of Bukit in the 11th century. He was the one there is a Sad who promoted the customary vilO peninsula, Kayangan Temple as the lage and all of the rules. The temple pillars of nine directions called Uluwatu Temple. The temple is built on the coral leading to the ocean with a breathtaking view especially during the sunset.

Uluwatu Temple was used and the place to worship the holy priest named Empu Kuturan who came

was also used by the next holy priest Dang Hyang Nirartha who came to Bali in 1550 and ending his spiritual journey by uniting with God or Moksa or Ngeluhur in the temple.

Then, it was taken to add the name of the temple and become Luhur Uluwatu Temple.

it has nonetheless become a favored destination with foreign surfers for the large waves that break here.

Fresh blue sea also makes this beach great for relaxing and enjoying the view. There is plenty of sun for those

who enjoy sunbathing, but there is also a shaded area behind the rocks.

In addition to being a great place for surfing and relaxing, Suluban Beach is also a great spot for enjoying a great view of the sunset.

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Suluban Beach is a surfers’ paradise.

Bali Named World’s Best Destination 2017 by TripAdvisor Beats Out 418 Top Destinations ocated at The Seminyak Beach Resort and Spa on Thursday (Apr. 20), Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing for TripAdvisor Asia Pacific symbolically handed over the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award to Bali as the World’s Best Destination 2017 that was received directly by I Dewa Putu Sunartha, Assistant II in charge of Economic and Development Affairs, Bali Regional Secretariat, representing the Governor of Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika.

The award presentation was witnessed by I Gde Pitana (Deputy of Overseas Tourism Marketing Development of the Ministry of Tourism), tourism industry players in Bali and the Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra. In his speech, I Gde

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aving succeeded in carrying out sales mission in two cities in China, namely in Tianjin and Hohhot, tourism promotion team of Badung district led by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa, made a visit to Indonesian Embassy in China on Friday (Apr. 14).

In the visit to the embassy of the RI located in Beijing, the entourage was received directly in his office by the Indonesian Ambassador in Beijing, Soegeng Rahardja.

Deputy Regent Ketut Suiasa said on Sunday (Apr. 16) the sales mission is very encouraging and put great hope to the people of China, especially the people of Tianjin and Hohhot to choose Bali as their holiday destination. It is indicated directly by travel agencies whose presence, both in Tianjin and Hohhot, is very encouraging as well as their enthusiasm in the discussion and table top session. ”During the discussion, many questions are raised, ranging from the advantages of Bali compared to Puket in Thailand, the attractions on offer, prices, security and how to get to Bali that is certainly associated with flight access. Besides, they also ask about the opportunities and requirements to invest in Badung and Bali in general. Surely, all the questions submitted can be answered well by the promotion team in turn,” he said.

Further, he explained that the participating travel agen-

cies expressed their seriousness to come to Bali. “We are optimistic the visit of Chinese travelers in the future will increase. Moreover, when the table top was held in Hohhot, travel agencies are so interested in Badung district. Local government offers cooperation through sister city as well as free venue to Badung district to open a representative in Hohhot.

We are also very appreciative to the offer delivered by local government supported by Tourism Promotion Agency of Hohhot,” he explained.

No less interesting, said this official from Pecatu village, is when the entourage visited the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing.

A very strong family atmosphere was indicated by Ambassador Soegeng Rahardja. “After we report the sales mission activities in Tianjin and Hohhot, the ambassador accompanied

by division head of the culture and tourism agency explained about the condition of Chinese society in general. He also gave a lot of inputs to Badung district in order to develop the potential owned maximally,” he explained.

Suiasa also explained that according to the ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing, Badung district as a well known tourist destination in the world still needs to develop its potential, so that in the future Badung will become a major tourist destination.

“The embassy suggested that we must continuously equip facilities and infrastructures to support tourist destinations, such as education, health, including building a multipurpose international stadium. In addition to supporting sport tourism, it can also be functioned to hold a world musical concert. If we are keen to capture these opportunities, the Badung district and Bali in general can become a destination with high competitiveness and favored by foreign travelers,” he explained.

Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa, is accompanied by tourism promotion team of Badung district when received by Indonesian Ambassador in Beijing, Soegeng Rahardja.

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

PHRI Bangli Inaugurated, Ready to Collaborate with Government D r. I Ketut Mardjana now officially occupies the position of Chairman of the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bangli Chapter for the period of 2017-2022 replacing the previous official I Ketut Putranata. Substitution of this posi-

tion was marked by the inauguration ceremony by Chairman of the PHRI Bali, Cokorda Arta Ardana Sukawati, at Toya Devasya, Kintamani, on Sunday night (Apr. 17).

The inaugural event of the committee was preceded with a working meeting held by the PHRI board with Bangli Regent I Made Gianyar and the agencies of Bangli government, Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), manager of Batur UNESCO Global Geopark, and Coordinator of Geopark Museum on Sunday afternoon. The inaugural event was attended by Chairman of Bali House of Representatives, Adi Wiryatama, community figures, customary leaders and hundreds of other invitees from tourism-related elements.

When met on the sidelines of the inauguration, Mardjana said that before the inauguration, on March 19 was held the branch meeting of the PHRI Bangli at Apung Restaurant, Kedisan. In the branch meeting he was elected by acclamation as chairman of the PHRI Bangli for the period of 2017-2022 to

replace I Ketut Putranata. “For the trust given, I’d like to express my readiness.

I really want to devote myself to the region of birth and tourism in Bangli,” said Mardjana.

This former Managing Director of PT Pos Indonesia stated that the potential of nature, history of heritages, culture and spiritual places owned by Bangli district especially Kintamani are extraordinary. If managed in the right direction, the potential is believed to become a source of income for people, regionally generated revenue (PAD) of Bangli and taxes for the state.

Likewise, the tourism potential owned by Susut and Tembuku subdistrict giving the impression of being dormant is also admitted to no less extraordinary. “Though these two areas (Susut and Tembuku) have been equipped with some hotels and restaurants on the initiative of local communities, apparently they have not yet been developed by local government into a planned tourist destination. We get inspired to participate in building the tourism sector in Bangli overall,”

explained this owner of Toya Devasya.

To develop tourism in Bangli, Mardjana claimed to have set strategic planning for the next five years containing the vision and mission, strategic objectives, strategic policy, working program, roadmap of work implementation and action plan. He claimed to be unable to work alone in realizing them. Rather it will collaborate with the government. “The PHRI and the government have the same position in tourism development.

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

Communities having built tourism objects can not develop without being supported by the government with the provision of infrastructure, favorable regulation and on the way round,” he said.

Mardjana also added that in the new PHRI management, he would take several concrete measures.

One of them is to consolidate all the members and will invite other hoteliers and restaurateurs to join in the PHRI members.

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Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan

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uda Kliwon Pegatuwakan or commonly known as Buda Kliwon Pahang falling on Wednesday (May 10) is the end of the series of Galungan feast day. It is marked by withdra-

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wing the penjor and burning it.

Likewise, all the attributes of the penjor such as bakang, lamak, sampian and so on are burned.

The ashes are put into a young ivory coconut and then buried in the house yard.

Ashes of the penjor symbolize prosperity, so that on that day the Hindus plead to God to be blessed with fertility. However, before withdrawing the penjor, people must first put offerings or canang on the bamboo platform shrine that the series of Galungan feast day has already completed. It is resumed with masegeh procession, including at the location of penjor.

Chairman of Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) Bali, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana said that the series of Galungan feast day ends on Buda Kliwon Pahang. Thus, the preaching of dharma has lasted for 42 days.

During the series of Galungan is also known as the Uncal Balung.

During that time, people generally abstain from organizing Panca Yadnya (five sacrifices) ritual activities, including wedding, except for pujawali or festival at temple or family or clan temple happening to fall during this period. After Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan, people usually go back to choosing auspicious days to perform Panca Yadnya ceremony, including wedding.

Prof. Sudiana said that after the end of the Galungan series, people are reminded to always be able to apply the values ​​of dharma (truth) and maintain victory against adharma. Human must be able to really win and take advantage of the graces bestowed on Galungan.

“On Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan, we ask salvation, prosperity and protection from hazardous things

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to Motherland,” he said.

Buda Kliwon Pegatuwakan also poses an expression of gratitude to deities because we have been able to carry out the teachings during the Galungan feast day well. “Since then, human beings have been mature to bring themselves, not tied to adharma. They are considered to have possessed good thoughts, words and deeds so that they are ready to live their life well according to the teachings of dharma,” he asserted.

After that, explained Prof. Sudiana, people just need to implement the values ​​of dharma in everyday life to gain peace and tranquility.

During the series of Galungan festivities lasting for one month and seven days, people are encouraged to control themselves in order to live together and can perform services, dedication and quality improvement of human resources. Besides, they must do coexistence, mutual help and mutual respect according to religious teachings.

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The Regent of Badung Visites Candi Cetho Karanganyar

etho Temple is one of the tourist attractions thronged by many domestic and foreign travelers lately.

It is located at Cetho hamlet, Gumeng, Jenawi, Karanganyar, Central Java. Located on highland with various local plants, tea plantations, onions and others make it have a cool atmosphere offering a very beautiful panorama.

View of the mountains from around the temple area looks very beautiful. There are Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi. Besides, visitors are also presented with a wide view of Surakarta City and Karanganyar City spreading below.

Especially at night, visitors will be pampers with beautiful view of sparkling street lighting and home lighting.

Domestic travelers mainly those from the Island of the Gods (Bali)

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often take advantage of this historic place to perform spiritual tourism activities. As on Wednesday (Apr. 19), Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, with his entourage on the sidelines of the activities of Development Information Week (PIP) in Kudus and Bantul district did joint prayers at the temple resembling a stepped pyramid, while foreign travelers only perpetuated the existing moment.

Harsono, a tourism officer at local village, said that every day there are always travelers visiting the Cetho Temple tourist attraction.

On national holidays, domestic travelers from Surabaya and other cities in Java usually visit this temple and so do foreign travelers.

“This month, the foreign tourists visit can be counted on fingers, but different from June where foreign travelers throng this attraction,”

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he said.

The temple complex is usually taken advantage by the locals as well as Hindu pilgrims to say prayers. In addition, this temple also poses a hermitage for the people remaining to practice ancient Javanese religious tradition.

Priest of Cetho Temple said that at the time of piodalan or temple festival there are unique activities becoming the main attraction to travelers. The festival held every 210 days precisely on Anggara Kasih Medangsia is followed by all pilgrims living at Cetho hamlet, not only the Hindus, but also the Muslim and Christian residents.

They perform spiritual activities based on the customs of Cetho hamlet that work in mutual help.

Cetho hamlet is inhabited by 100 family heads. Seventy families practicing Hinduism firstly present pejati offerings containing roasted chicken. The offerings are made by each family head. After being presented, they undertake joint meals. As requirement, each family head is not allowed to enjoy their respective roasted chicken, but must enjoy the one made by another family head. “Until now, this tradition remains sustainable as a form of tolerance among the people,” said Harsono.

Historically, Cetho Temple in Karanganyar was built around the fifteenth century at the end of the Majapahit Hindu Kingdom. Cetho Temple was found by a Dutch archaeologist named Van de Vlies around 1842. When first found, the condition of Cetho Temple was very apprehensive where there were only 14 terraces with the rock conditions having been covered by moss. Later, the restoration was made by Humardani, a personal assistant to President Soeharto in 1970.

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Video of Wonderful Indonesia Wins International Award

tourism promotional video of Wonderful Indonesia won the highest award in the arena of The XIII International Tourism Film Festival taking place on April 6-8 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. The threeminute promotional video entitled “Indonesia, Wonderful World” with the song background “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong produced by the Ministry of Tourism in 2016 achieved the Grand Prix Award.

Assistant Deputy to Foreign Marketing Communications Development, Ministry of Tourism, Noviendi Makalam, said on Friday (Apr. 7) that Indonesian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Sri Astari Rasjid, representing the Indonesian government received the award.

The video denoting the result of cooperation between the ministry of tourism with foreign bloggers as the GoPro ambassador entitled “Wonderful Indonesia, A Visual Journey Through Lombok” and “Wonderful Indonesia, A Visual Journey Through Wakatobi” also competed in the international tourism film festival followed by 91 films from 18 countries and awarded the category of Nature and Ecotourism in the subcategory of Advertising Film.

Noviendi Makalam said that

ISI Denpasar Holds Introduction of Rector and Dharma Shanti Nyepi

Jatiluwih Holds Agriculture Festival

atiluwih tourist attraction will be promoted by holding Agriculture Festival 2017. This method is considered effective to promote the tourist object offering the view of rice terraces and the background of mountain to tourists. The activities promoted in the festival include the installation of scarecrow, plowing of rice fields and harvesting. It was commenced with free event on Saturday (Apr. 22).

Operations Manager of Jatiluwih attraction, I Nengah Sutirta Yasa, said on Wednesday (Apr. 19) that the first festival will be held to develop the buffer villages of Jatiluwih and Catur Angga of Batukaru area. He said that overall the festival will be held for four months starting on April 22 until August. Beginning of the festival will be marked with the installation of scarecrow and windmill by each subak (irrigation cooperative) at Jatiluwih.

The other activities will include ngusaba ritual of subak, agricultural parade of the catur angga subak, carnival of the customary youth club, dance performances, culinary bazaar and subak parade to cultural camp.

Sutirta Yasa told that one of the purposes is to preserve local culture. This festival is designed to very strongly contain local cultural values. This strategy is also believed to become the main educational media on the aspect of agriculture. It will be visualized through fragmentary show on life in paddy fields.

The theme will be displayed each subak divided by 4 groups from 20 subak groups in the form of catur angga, namely land cultivation (plowing), planting (seedling), maintenance (scarecrow installation) and harvest using rice harvest knife. The activity will involve travelers visiting Jatiluwih.

As scheduled, the festival will be opened by Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, in mid-June that will later be marked with pounding pestle. In addition to involving residents in the attraction of plowing and catching eel, visiting travelers will also be welcomed to participate. “So far, we have not been able to apply shuttle system because Jatiluwih tourist attraction does not only offer the panorama of terraced paddy fields, but also serves as crossing to Ulun Danu and Batukaru Temple posing the buffer object,” he explained.

Due to limited parking space, the festival will be maximized to last for one day only, with the presentation of mortar technique, harvesting, dance performances by each buffer village and agriculture parade by 20 subak groups of the catur angga of Batukaru.

Head of the Tourism Office, I Made Yasa, hoped the activity can be done continuously, so that it can become a living museum. In addition, it can increase tourist visits to boost the contribution to the regionally generated revenue (PAD). Automatically, it can also improve the welfare of local communities. “The attraction of planting to harvesting rice will be done in the traditional way. Such conventional technique inherited from the ancestors stays effective until today. I have confidence if this is still awaited by travelers.

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ali reggae band of Joni Agung & Double T introduced the fifth album that selected the video clip shooting location in Nusa Penida with the main title ‘Borderless Fraternity.’ Nuance of the beach remains to be present on this fifth video clip album because reggae is synonymous with the beach.

A number of beaches in Nusa Penida are chosen such as Crystal Bay and Sakti village, Nusa Penida, Klungkung. Charms of the Crystal Bay also draw the interests of Joni Agung & Double T to be promoted through music. The existence of beach destination is an obligatory when visiting Nusa Penida.

According to D’Alit, amid the making of his video clip on Thursday (Apr. 6), the beauty and charms of the exotic beaches of Nusa Penida are interesting to be explored. “We often call this island as the second island of Bali. In other words, this island serves as the bastion of Bali, so that it is important to shore up Bali physically and psychically. In addition, we introduce the destination through this video clip later,”

he explained.

He also delivered that Nusa Penida has become the second home. Similar opinion was also delivered by Joni Agung because Nusa Penida is known for its beautiful beaches and underwater scenery. “As Balinese, we should also introduce this destination to wider community. Additionally, Nusa Penida is also known for its spiritual tourism, so that people often name it as the island of the gods,” he explained.

In the video clip, he involves the Community of Vespa Dewata Scooters Club of Nusa Penida Chapter and the Nusa Penida society. “Their enthusiasm is high.

We do not solely make a video clip but also entertain people who are present at Crystal Bay,” said Joni Agung.

He said that there is good development of reggae music in Nusa Penida as proved by the presence of local bands such as Malibu Stone, Euphoria Rasta and Peak Essence.

“We are very grateful for the community’s support that are happy to present and see the mini concert of the Borderless Fraternity,” said Joni Agung.

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he Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar held a rector introduction event coupled with Dharma Shanti Nyepi of Çaka Year 1939.

The speaker is the religious leader Ida Pedanda Gede Made Kekeran from Griya Kekeran, Blahbatuh, and the event was attended by board of trustees, former rector of the ISI Denpasar, academic community of the ISI, lecturers, professors and students. It took place at Natya Mandala Building on Wednesday (Apr. 12).

Ida Pedanda Gede Putra Kekeran presented materials entitled ‘Leadership and meaning of Nyepi feast day in terms of the art perspective.’ In his presentation, he emphasized the importance of the arts to Hinduism. “I conclude that the art is a religious command. In Bali, there is no ritual or activity at temple held without the arts,” explained Ida Pedanda Kekeran.

The concept of Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram is not separated from the art. Satyam’s values​​ or truth (God) are indisputable.

Meanwhile, Shivam is holiness and Sundaram or beauty becomes the series of offerings having been mentioned in the holy books of Hinduism. “Through the path of the art, there must be born many missionaries who convey the message of religious values. Campus or the art institutions should be able to

produce such artists in the future,” he hoped.

Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha is trusted again as the Rector of the ISI Denpasar for the period of 2017-2021. He was sworn and inaugurated last March 22 at the ministry of higher education and research and technology in Jakarta.

“There will be a new round in the passage of the ISI Denpasar.

Although it is the old face, the task is new. In the future, we must maximize the program to achieve the vision of the ISI Denpasar,” said Prof. Arya.

In this second period of his leadership, Prof. Arya will focus on achieving the vision of the ISI Denpasar as the art and cultural center having been proclaimed

the award added to the successful production of the promotional video of the ministry of tourism.

Sustainable appreciation to tourism promotion videos of Indonesia is also a valuable addition to the portfolio of Wonderful Indonesia brand achievement in enhancing the positive image of Indonesia in the world.

Assistant Deputy to Tourism Marketing Strategies, Ministry of Tourism of the RI, Watie Moerany, said that currently Wonderful Indonesia tourism branding is increasingly popular and it is visible in the 47th rank in the world. “Last year, the Wonderful Indonesia is ranked 100th among all the countries in the world. However, in 2016 it rose to 47th position,” she said in the dissemination of the branding of Wonderful Indonesia in Pontianak.

Watie mentioned that the growing popularity of the branding makes the ministry of tourism focus on the promotion of tourist destinations and tour package sales. “Previously the budget of branding amounted to 30 percent and 20 percent for promotion.

But currently it has been reversed where the promotion is greater. As for sales, it remains 50 percent. We can now focus on the promotion because our branding has been known,” he said.

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since 2000 and should be realized in 2020. “The achievement has been through a gradual process since it was established to date. To realize that vision, we do gradually and work maximally, so that in the future we pack more quality activities,” he said.

Since the declaration, the ISI Denpasar has experienced the development of educational facilities and infrastructure. In terms of human resources, it has also been complete and adequate. There have been many lecturers holding doctorate degree and they should hold at least master degree. For the new admissions, the ISI Denpasar will receive students through the higher education joint admission test (SBMPTN) for the first time.

Recruitment of the new students is also through Bidik Misi and independent line.

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Rector of the ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha, is introduced coinciding with the celebration of Dharma Shanti Nyepi of Çaka Year 1939.

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Temple Festival of Tanah Lot T

housands of Hindu devotees crowded Tanah Lot Temple in Kediri, Tabanan, on Wednesday (Apr. 19). People from different parts of Bali said prayers in a series of the pujawali or temple festival. Long lines appeared from the morning till night, but people remained eager to realize their sense of devotion.

The temple festival at Tanah Lot coincided with that of Batu Bolong and Penataran Temple at Tanah Lot area.

Though the weather is hot, the pilgrim motorcade added to the beauty of Tanah Lot tourist attraction. Not infrequently, travelers hunted to perpetuate the unique

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moment, especially in the late afternoon, travelers increasingly joined to mingle with the pilgrims on the beach.

Operations Manager of Tanah Lot tourist attraction, Toya Adnyana, said that the piodalan ceremony adds to the attractiveness for visitors. Therefore, many visitors are waiting for this ceremony to enjoy the Tanah Lot tourism area. Moreover, they are willing to wait for the whole day in order to be able to capture the most favored moment for foreign travelers. “Travelers are very enthusiastic to see directly the religious procession at Tanah Lot,” he added.

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ing from outside the Island of Bali and of course from the local Bali. They came to Tanah Lot to spend holidays during the Kuningan feast day and the ongoing school holidays.

Tanah Lot parking space was filled with visitors’ vehicles ranging from motorcycles, cars to buses. This happens because visitors still feel safe and comfortable at Tanah Lot. In addition, the religious atmosphere of Tanah Lot seems cool and calm, so that visitors and pilgrims are comfortable and not affected by any conditions outside the context of visiting and praying to invoke blessing of health and fortune in their lives.

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Tastier to Savor Sate Lilit alinese people have vari- ever, the ingredient in use types of menus cate- is seafood, such as snapB ous gorized to be tasty and de- per, tuna and others. It is

licious. Sate lilit (twisted satay), for instance, is very simple and easy to find. Twisted satay is a menu with a very distinctive flavor. The aroma is always tempting everyone to taste. Children and old people whose teeth are not strong enough to chew will be better to savor this satay because it is delicate and sticky.

In the past, this satay used ingredients like chicken or pork because it was made for the offerings to ancestors or God in the mecaru (animal sacrifice). Now, this kind of satay is widely sold as one of delicacies in the menu. Moreover, it is very easy to find it in strategic places such as tourist attraction, city corner and traditional markets.

Hotels, restaurants and food stalls surely serve this satay. How-

called sate lilit (twisted satay) because the meat batter of the satay is not skewered, but twisted on the skewer. Its skewers are also different, namely larger and rectangular.

They are made of dried bamboo slices or refined coconut fronds.

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Beautiful Kartini Talk Show:

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Smart and Skilful to Use Antibiotics in Family pril 21 becomes a special The talk show taking place reason to organize this event. It for the Indone- in Batur Room was attended by is presented to fellow women A moment sian because each year it housewives coalesced into PKK because we realize together that

Hindu Pilgrims Throng Pekendungan Temple to Worship iodalan or festival at Pakendungan Temple fell on Saturday Kliwon Kuningan (Apr. 15) coinciding with Kuningan feast day.

Starting from the day before, a series of religious ritual such as ngebejian or purificatory rite to source of water have been held.

At 11:30 was held the pengrebegan or parade from Kediri Palace bringing along the Bendesa Sakti kris dagger stored at Kediri Palace. After the pengrebegan, it was resumed with ngaturang piodalan at 14:00. The closing ceremony or ngelebar was held at 20:00 until 23:00. The ritual was handled by Beraban customary village.

Heat of the sun did not discourage the intention of pilgrims or visitors to come to Tanah Lot, either for saying prayers or for sightseeing. Thousands of Hindus coming to the Pakendungan Temple are from various regions in Bali. Pilgrims have started to arrive to perform prayers at 04:00 local time.

The crowds began to be seen at 10:00 and the peak occurred at 14:00 until late night. For the merchant arrangement, they have been arranged in such a way in advance. They are not allowed to hawk around the temple area in order to provide comfort for pilgrims wishing to say prayers.

To anticipate congestion, pecalang or customary security guard of Beraban village in cooperation with related division at Tanah Lot has coordinated in advance, so that for parking all the pilgrims are directed to public parking in the west usually used as a parking for buses, parking space at the land property of Pakendungan Temple and privately owned empty land in the south of public parking of Tanah Lot. In addition, the management also anticipates by installing specific signs for pilgrims. Piodalan at Pakendungan Temple took place for three days until Tuesday (Apr. 18).

Along with piodalan at Pakendungan Temple, it was also the piodalan at Batu Mejan Temple located at Enjung Galuh area adjacent to Batu Bolong Temple and Patok Temple located near the Pakendungan Temple.

Other than many pilgrims coming to worship at Pakendungan Temple and Batu Mejan Temple, Tanah Lot attraction was also thronged by other visitors com-

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commemorates what has been fought by Raden Adjeng Kartini, namely the renewal for Indonesia, especially for women’s emancipation to get education.

What has been championed

by R.A. Kartini is worth continuing and applying for this beloved nation. To that end, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center in cooperation with One Health Study Center of Udayana University, Bali, held a talk show entitled “Beautiful Kartini (Smart and Skillful in Using Antibiotics), with the Spirit of Kartini, Let Become a Smart and Skillful Indonesian Woman in Using Antibiotics for Healthy Family.”

The talk show presented three speakers namely Ni Made Sukerni (Head of Animal Health Laboratory, Bali Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service), Ni Made Herry Erika Sedana (female entrepreneur) and Dr. Ni Nyoman Sri Budayanti (microbiology specialist at Sanglah Hospital). This event was guided by I Made Subagiarta as the moderator.

Denpasar, the orphanage supervisor, academicians, agencies of Denpasar municipality, WHDI Bali, Dharma Wanita of Udayana University, Global Health True leaders, Bali Birth Keeper Community, Orang Tua Peduli Bali Foundation , Putri Indonesia Bali Foundation and Bali businessman.

“From women to women is the

women play an important role in creating a healthy family. Inspired by the spirit of R.A. Kartini, this event aims to equip women with knowledge especially in the use of antibiotics at household level, especially in Bali,” said Lilik Amini, Director of Sales of Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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Sol House Bali Legian

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eliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Sol House Bali Legian, a brand new lifestyle hotel catering directly to the a an emerging market of young, affluent party tourists who aspire to catered unique experiences. Located in Legian on the west coast of Bali, Sol House Bali Legian, with its modern design, lively atmosphere and beach club vibe, is the perfect choice for modern travellers looking for an unforgettable and exciting vacation.

Sol House Bali Legian marks the first Sol House hotel in Asia and the seventh Meliá Hotels International property open in Indonesia, thus further strengthening Meliá’s already strong presence in the country. Bernardo Cabot, Vice President Asia Pacific for Meliá Hotels International, commented: “As we continue to expand on our 30-year presence in Indonesia, we are excited to bring a Sol House branded hotel to Bali. We strongly believe that hotel products and services have to be based on a clear understanding of the shifts in the needs and expectations of today’s travellers. Sol House Bali Legian caters specifically to millennial and other modern travellers’ segments, and I am proud that Meliá can continue to bring our renowned level of hospitality to this important market segment.”

Sol House Bali Legian offers 136 brand new rooms with modern design, featuring local street artist

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Quint in their graffities, and enticing pool views. Beyond the hotel’s sleek layout, Sol House Bali Legian was created to be a vibrant social hub located on the lively island of Bali.

The party never stops for both hotel guests and outside visitors interacting in this energetic and exciting environment. The hotel also integrates

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social media directly into its operations, featuring a Tweet concierge service allowing guests to tweet their service requests.

Sol House Bali Legian offers a unique atmosphere filled with nonstop passion for music and an innovative design led experience at an affordable price point. General Manager Marta Escribano commented, “Since we are located right at the heart of Bali’s party district, guests have direct access to the area’s main social hubs including Seminyak, Canggu, and Kuta. In addition, the

hotel is just a short walk away from the tropical Legian beach with its world-famous surf breaks. Guests are sure to enjoy exploring both the hotel and its lively surroundings.”

With a driven-by-music mantra, Sol House Bali Legian will feature world class DJs, state of the art live performances, and backstage parties. The Sol Sets Rooftop, which includes an oversized Jacuzzi and DJ booth for sunset jam sessions, is sure to become a social hotspot in Legian.

In addition, the hotel offers 12 exclusive party rooms as well as 24-hour cocktail service to ensure that the party never stops.

To complete the guests’ experience, the PlayBar is the best place where music and grown-up fun will be served, features all-day urban cuisine, holding flexible hours to fit everyone’s schedule. From Tuesday to Sundays, the venue offers an events calendar where music and grown-up fun are served: “Manis & Martinis”, “Get Inked” our “Soundays” are just samples of the new cool experiences Sol House Bali Legian is offering.

As well, the Resting Palm Pool Bar provides smart drink options and party platters that are sure to satisfy the needs of the active guests. Sol House Bali Legian offers a truly social and vibrant hotel experience, allowing guests to amplify their holiday time with the combination of its modern, sleek facilities and neverending activities & happenings. B N (BTN/ibp)

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Trekking at Bindu Tourism Village, Feel the Authentic Bali

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o you want to try trekking the track of Bindu tourism village? Evidently, the tourism village located at Bindu hamlet, Mekar Buana, Abiansemal, Badung, has more than one trekking route. Moreover, this new route is more beautiful, challenging and very unique. On that account, choosing this new route really needs guts, so that participants can feel the real atmosphere of Bali There are six German travelers having tried this new trekking

route. They are married couples consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. Muller as well as Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler. The travelers having profession as entrepreneurs and workers really enjoyed the trekking tourist attraction.

“The track is really challenging so that we are quite impressed.

We will continue to think of this memory until arriving at home,” said Mrs. Brigitte.

They were staying at Perani Pangi Villas at Bindu tourism village. Indeed they are eager to

walk around the village. “I’ve visited other villages in Bali, but this Bindu village is the most unique.

Beautiful nature is rich in local plants. Local people are friendly and have seriousness in preserving their culture as well as clean environment,” added Mrs. Brigitte.

Atmosphere of Bindu village is also very unique. It was felt when exploring the new route continuously developed by the local tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) as the operator of the trekking tourist attraction. “I’ve tried other

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trekking villages, but this is the most memorable. Everything is available and complete here, so that I can experience the real Bali at Bindu village,” she said seriously.

During the trip, they encountered various rare plants, fruits, rice crops, corn, garden balsam and marigold that they have never imagined before. Besides, they very much enjoyed traditional bamboo bridge. “We pass over a very unique traditional bridge. It’s afraid but slightly courageous,” said Mr. Ziegler.

On the way, they also found various kinds of animal such as birds, rats, lizards, dragonflies, chickens, dogs and others. They were surprised to see a snake. “At first, I am afraid to see a snake, but it does not matter. We really feel close to the rich environment with its inhabitants and the plants,” said this friendly man.

They were also impressed with the shower formerly used as a bathing place by local people before development of toilet at people’s home. They were happy when crossing the embankment of paddy fields with intriguing grasses and felt magical aura during the

procession of melukat or purificatory rite with prayascita offering and wearing tridatu (white, red and black) thread to clean physically and psychically. “I really feel something different because it turns out on my birthday I get a purificatory rite,” said Mr. Andreas.

Before doing the blessing at Tanah Hyang Balinese Healing Center, the six travelers were served with young coconut drink.

They had a look at various types of herbal medicinal plants and the process of paddy plants from planting to harvesting. “Really, we finally know about the process of cooking rice from husked rice. Previously, we just hear about it,” he concluded.

After that, they looked around Balinese house applying what the so-called kosala-kosali (Balinese geomancy). They did not only feel comfortable in the house, but also felt different vibrations. Next, they enjoyed Balinese traditional menus, such as lawar, meat with gravy, shredded meat, fried condiment, pepes and others. While enjoying the meals, they were entertained with traditional rindik music. B N (BTN/015)

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Batu Mas Kuning Temple usa Penida retains many stories in relation to the existence of temples. One of them is the story about the Batu Mas Kuning Temple located at Semaya hamlet, Suana village, Nusa Penida. Originally, only some few people who knew about it.

However, after a peculiarity of a horrendous huge fish running aground in front of the Dalem Ped Temple, the Batu Mas Kuning Temple increasingly drew the attention of local community. What happened?

This temple is located about 12 kilometers from the harbor of Kutampi roro vessel, or four kilometers eastwards of the Goa Giri Putri Temple. Originally, it has been established from time immemorial, precisely at Semaya Cape. Local temple priest, Mangku Wayan Katon, said on Saturday (Jan 4) that in 2000 it had been ritually inaugurated or melaspas and Ngenteg Linggih. After the ritual, Nusa Penida residents were surprised by the emergence of grandiose fish with the length of about six meters and width of four meter ran aground in the Dalem Ped Temple.

Under dead condition, the huge fish increasingly generated stench odor. Local residents were said to have attempted to wash it to the sea. The carcass drifted eastward and pulled around the Batu Mas Kuning Temple. Similarly, local residents were unable to stand the stench. Thus, they also attempted to wash it back to the sea. “Moreover, our community was conducting a Melasti ceremony then,” said Mangku Katon.

Even, local people announced that any residents who could wash the carcass back to the sea, they would be exempted from the obligation to do devotional works. The efforts to get rid of the carcass succeeded. The fish was drifting back towards the east as far as one kilometer, and ran aground near the Dalem Temple of Semaya hamlet. As it was considered not to interfere, the carcass was left to be stranded on the beach by residents until a few months.

However, the carcass drifted back towards the beach near the Batu Mas Kuning Temple.

Since the stench began to decrease, local residents ignored it. However, local seaweed cultivation becoming the livelihood of local people was entirely dead all of a sudden for almost a year.

As a result, residents were made​​ distraught and wondering. Was there anything to do with the carcass?

Amidst of the confusion, some residents admit-

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ted to have the same dream. As recognition of a resident named I Made Luti and some other women, they were told there was an old man in their dream dressed in white claimed as Mangku Segara who wanted to be cremated. Such a dream was conveyed to other people and spread from word to mouth. After that, it was discussed in the village assembly. “It was raising a debate that fish was not worth cremating, so I was given the mandate to ask to the ancestors through a medium,” he said.

Apparently, it was revealed if the big fish stranded in Nusa Penida was Lord Varuna, having reunion with Lord Tiga Sakti based on the results of consultation to a medium. It was also supported by the fact that a number of residents put into a trance. Since then, local residents flocked to the location of the huge fish.

Now, the Batu Mas Kuning Temple is also called the Payogan Temple of Lord Varuna having reunion with Lord Tiga Sakti with four temple complexes.

Originally, it was only a Puseh and Segara Temple.

Lately, it was added with the Payogan Temple of Lord Tiga Sakti and Taman Temple. B N (BTN/kmb)

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