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ati Temple is nestled within the area of Pengambengan village, about four kilometers south of the town of Negara, Jembrana. The temple spreading across an area of approximately 4,700 square meters is one of the dang khayangan temples (used to venerate a Hindu sage) in Jembrana. As the name implies, this temple has distinctiveness where teak trees grow inside the temple area. This temple is also closely related to the pilgrimage of Dang Hyang Nirartha on the Island of Bali. In the innermost courtyard for worship lie an oblation pavilion, gamelan pavilion, piasan pavilion and a chamber to store cloth paraphernalia. Four teak trees grow in the temple area. According to many of supporting devotee chief, Ketut Astika Jaya, the teak trees had distinctiveness. Aside from prohibited from taking the teak seedlings, the branches of trees belonging to hundreds of years old never toppled over the padmasana shrine underneath. The branch broke itself into ashes and did not topple over the padmasana shrine. Around the spring, there were four teak trees growing close to one another. Once upon a time, one of the trees bent and almost toppled over the temple compound wall. Devotees originally worried if it would touch the wall, but after a few months the tree could stand upright by itself. “In addition, after several years, the distance of the padmasana shrine to the teak trees was once only a few centimeters, but now has gone farther up to two meters away. Formerly, the temple priest should lean his body when passing, but now he can pass freely,” he explained. In the middle courtyard lay a resting pavilion, grand entrance gates, apit lawang, tower of wooden split drum (kulkul) and kitchen. Meanwhile, in the outermost courtyard lay the wantilan hall and quite ample parking lot. The temple also got assistance from the regent of Jembrana used to build a fence around the temple area and split gates. In the next five years, the innermost courtyard of the temple would be restored because some parts of the temple had been fragile. Other than on the piodalan or temple anniversary, the temple supported by four customary villages in the Negara subdistrict was also visited by many pil-

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grims on full moon. Those pilgrims were dominated by teenagers and students who wanted to have purificatory rite or malukat. Similarly, myriad of pilgrims also came to worship on Sarasvati Day. In the innermost courtyard lay seven buildings including the padmasana, three-tiered meru shrine, pepelik pavilion, Sri Sedana, representation of Ulun Danu Temple, taksu, chamber to store sanctified effigies and anglurah shrine. The four customary villages supporting the temple were the Tegal Badeng Kauh, Tegal Badeng Kangin, Lelateng and Puseh Agung (Tengah hamlet). This temple was closely associated with Dang Hyang Nirartha as well as two other dang khayangan temples in Jembrana, namely the Perancak and Mertasari. He dropped in at the temple after arriving at Perancak (Dang Khayangan Perancak) and at Mertasari village (Amerthasari Temple). At that time, it was a barren area called Awen and posed a swamp and forest area. During the pilgrimage, he had unwound there and did meditation. Before meditating, he had stuck his stick in a pile and when unplugged it grew into teak trees. In one of the teak tree cavities lay an endless spring. Until now, the trees remain to exist in the temple area. Meanwhile, the temple anniversary falls on Coma (Monday) Pon Wuku Sinta. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Makepung Lampit, Agrarian Culture Offered by Jembrana Farmers

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Sungu and Pool Villa Sungu. On this property there is a swimming pool offering full privacy so guests get a personal atmosphere for the use of these facilities. The Sungu also provides in-house Balinese spa to pamper guests with the convenience of full relaxation healing touch of fatigue. Gede Geria hopes that by bearing the name The Sungu Resort and Spa this resort will be blessed with a taksu (spiritual power) and its reverberations will be heard up to foreign countries. With the tagline: Supreme, Serene and sacred, “The Sungu” is expected to contribute more in the tourism industry in Bali in the future. B N (BTN/014)

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akepung or buffalo race tradition in Jembrana district has increased from year to year. It can be seen from the number of participants. In addition to buffalo race using cart and doing competition in dry circuits, an increasing number of participants also happens to the Makepung Lampit (using plow and taking place in wet circuit).

Made Mara, said the interest of buffalo owners to follow the race is quite high. Moreover, Makepung Lampit is not only a show, but also wrapped in a racing like Makepung in circuit which is usually organized annually. The intensity of Makepung Lampit competition is less than Makepung in Circuit because it is waiting for planting time in paddy fields.

In total, there are 8 Makepung exhibitions in a year. Among them, there are two races to struggle for rotating trophies, namely the Regent Cup and Jembrana Cup. At the end of the year, it is closed with Mekepung Lampit race. In addition to tourists, this event is also awaited by foreign and domestic photographers. This Makepung event in paddy field is rare and unique in terms of photos. Splashing of water when buffaloes are running is very attractive for taking pictures. Regent of Jembrana, I Putu Artha, said the Makepung event is a cultural attraction of Jembrana agrarian society and must be preserved. “We want this tradition to be preserved, especially in the younger generation so they also know the cultural attractions of Jembrana,” said Regent Artha. B N (BTN/kmb)

Makepung Lampit 2017 is held in Subak Tegal Wangi, Kaliakah, Negara, on Sunday (Nov. 26) morning. In this event, the number of participants reached 38, an increase of 11 participants from previously coming to 27. In addition to drawing the attention of spectators from various regions, this buffalo race also becomes the object of foreign and domestic photographers to take pictures. Coordinator of the Makepung,

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Kecak Dance by the Disabled at Tanah Lot

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it is not their profession, the presentation was quite steady, so the audience was captivated. It is the performance of Kecak Dance en masse presented by hundreds of blind persons in Wantilan of Tanah Lot, Beraban village, Kediri, Tabanan, Tuesday (Nov. 28). This Balinese traditional art involved BTN/bud 230 people coming from five provinces all over Indonesia. More interestingly, all the dancers are children of disability, so it is categorized into “Theatrical performance of motivation art with the largest number of disabled persons.” Other than local people, foreign tourists visiting the Tanah Lot tourist attractions

also got amazed when watching the mass Kecak Dance. They endlessly perpetuated such rare moment. Moreover, the art performance held in the series of the International Disability Day 2017 was awarded by the Indonesia Record Museum (MURI) because the dancers are disabled people amounting to 230 people. Although without being able to see, all the participating dancers seemed enthusiastic to play their respective role. The dancers come from various religions in Indonesia. The kecak performance was filled with fragmentary show featuring the theme of ‘Kidnapping of Sita by Ravana.’ The fragmentary show dancers are blind people that played as Rama, Sita, Laksmana, Ravana, Hanuman, and warriors. The whole performance was guided by a puppeteer. Then, the fragmentary show was ended with re-grabbing of Sita by Rama after being kidnapped

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by Ravana. After the performance, Chief of Bina Netra Social Institution (PSBN) of Mahatmia Bali, I Ketut Supena, said there are five provinces participating in the Kecak Dance namely East Java, Bali, NTB, NTT, and Southeast Sulawesi. The dancers did the exercises at their institution for about 30 days. In the learning process, they are relatively troubled. “The instructor is required to teach them individually. Thankfully, they are quite enthusiastic about practicing for that special performance,” he said. Supena added that their appearance is not intended to get fame or widely published, but give the opportunity for people with disabilities to show off their talent. They also deserve to be creative like normal people in general. Moreover, since the appearance is the first and involved the largest number of dancers, it is recorded in the MURI. “The record is obtained due to this staging is the first time and involved the largest number of dancers,” he explained. (BTN/015)

Bukit Abah Jungle Trekking by Pramana Experience Team RAMANA Experience Corporate Team did the Bukit Abah Jungle Trekking to explore the beauty of the hill on Saturday (Nov. 25) located at Besan village, Klungkung. The event started with trekking in hilly areas of the local village as well as had a closer look at the life of local community having the profession as the brown sugar maker for decades. The path was passed through for 2.5 hours by exploring verdant valley and river with clear water and fresh mountain air. Along the way, the team was also invited to see the activities of farmers searching for coconut wine who climbed coconut trees with an average height of 15-20 meters without being equipped with adequate safety equipment. All team members were amazed at the shrewdness of the brown sugar farmers that skillfully climbed and searched for coconut wine in coconut trees. The team was also invited to enjoy the original delicacy of brown sugar very rarely enjoyed. Besides, the team also stopped by at the Balinese arrack maker processing it with a very simple equipment on the hill. At the end of the trip, the team had lunch at Monkey Bar becoming the landmark at Bukit Abah, remaining a part of Bella Kita Villa. Approximately 30 people of the corporate team participated in this activity and they were invited to enjoy the facilities at the Monkey Bar namely swimming pool and restaurant with natural hilly landscape. “We welcome this activity as an effort to get to know typical Balinese life remaining strong with local culture and local beauty of Besan village. This poses the first step to introduce nature tourism offered by Bukit Abah, Besan village having been designated as tourism village in Klungkung district,” said I Wayan Wardika, CEO of Pramana Experience. Meanwhile, Wayan Suarsa, Director of Operations of Pramana Experience, stated that the activity has become the tradition in Pramana Experience to create an atmosphere of intimacy and tolerance among the employees. So, the nature loving activities is expected to bring in harmony in improving the team performance that will empty out into productivity of the company. On that occasion, the owner of Monkey Bar, I Nengah Supastawa, also highly appreciated to the activity and expected the nature tourism in Bukit Abah, and Monkey Bar can be widely known by people that want different outdoor or trekking activities.

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peaking a b o u t Balinese traditional culinary traditions will never end. One of the menus Plecing Gonda ... Wow It’s having not been widely known Quite Delicious Vegetable is plecing gonda (gooseweed with hot spices). However, in one region, this type of green vegetable sometimes becomes favorite food. Moreover, it is processed in a simple manner. It just needs to be boiled and then cooked. All spices are cleaned, mixed with tomato seasoning pulverized until subsequently and fried onion to make the fried, except for lemon. Well, taste very delicious. It offers the serving of gonda having typical and tempting aroma. been boiled is spiced and then Plecing gonda has become mixed until finely blended. To a typical food for Balinese give a distinctive taste, it can be community. This vegetable provided with grated kaffir lime. menu is very close to farmers Other than by boiling, this living in countryside. Other gooseweed vegetable can also be than easy to get the ingredient, cooked by stir-frying. Optionally, the preparation is also easy. it can also be roasted and then Simply fill with spices in the given seasoning like salt, chili form of garlic, chili, large chili and coconut oil (traditionally peppers, tomatoes, shrimp processed). paste, lemon and salt to taste, Such cooking method was plecing gonda is already tasted usually performed by farmers that different from other vegetables. have completed their work in the The preparation is not too fields. When they arrive home, complicated. Ingredient in the they usually carry a handful of form of gonda is boiled until gooseweed. This vegetable is

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processed as above and then eaten with the family. Gonda plants are very close to farmers’ life in Bali, especially farmers in Tabanan, right in Ole hamlet, Marga Dauh Puri, Marga subdistrict. This type of plant is actually a weed plant, but taken advantage by farmers as a daily food. It is planted on the sidelines of paddy plants (by intercropping), so it does not require a large area. Harvest time is also very short namely about 2025 days. The color is green. It does not need to be sprayed with chemicals, so the gonda is free from chemicals.

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Traditional Games, an Application of Hindu Teachings

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Accepting defeat and recognizing the opponent’s victory in the game is an example of a sportsmanlike attitude. In addition to training physical endurance, the traditional games are also to hone the intelligence because when playing the children must be able to set the strategy. Rector of the State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, said that traditional games in Bali can become a medium for dissemination. In the games, they will always invite others as a reflection of cooperation. “In the game, there

is a lesson for mutual respect and apologies if something goes wrong and rewards when someone wins,” he said. The games also have very positive influence because it forces the children to be creative as they also demand higher creativity. Such activity can also increase self-confidence because there are elements to train communication. Children as players of the game become more confident and democratic. “When determining a leader or punishment for the offending child, they do by agreement,” added Sudiana. Besides, said this Chairman of

In Penebel, Regent Eka Participates in Dancing Rejang Renteng oad Show to commemorate the 524th anniversary of Tabanan town in 2017 featuring the concept of the People’s Party (Tabanan Fiesta) ended in Penebel subdistrict on Saturday (Nov. 25). Tabanan Fiesta in Penebel subdistrict became the most festive and special event. Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, accompanied by subdistrict head of Penebel, IGA Supartiwi, joined in the Rejang Renteng dance with the other dancers consisting of housewives. Although without training, Regent Eka immediately joined the dance, so that drew the amazement of the whole community along with the invitees in attendance. “Now, it is the turn for the leader to entertain its people. The leader does not have to be on top, but must go down much to entertain or pay devotional works. So, there is no boundary and space. On this occasion she also said there is Rejang Renteng Dance performed by 100 housewives. Well, I participate to entertain the people of Penebel,” said Regent Eka. According to her, entertaining people is also devotion, so that it can change the paradigm of society that always thinks that a leader can only watch the community. “This is a part of devotion because all this time people think that a leader just watches its people. Now, it is my turn to entertain people. It is ashamed of being a woman is unable to dance Rejang Renteng,” she said. At that time, Regent Eka was accompanied by the Regional Secretary of Tabanan, I Nyoman Wirna Ariwangsa, Penebel subdistrict head and several members of the Tabanan House of Representatives along with all the district agencies in the Tabanan regional government. Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address : Jln. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan, Ph./Fax. (0361) 811602

Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali, traditional games are also part of the application of Hindu teachings such as philosophy (tattva), karmic law, tat tvam asi (You are that (God)) and Tri Kaya Parisudha. “When viewed from an educational perspective, people learn from nature. Meanwhile, if learning from cultural theories, people learn from others and the environment,” he explained. When playing, they always make others happy, in addition to make them happy. In Sundaram’s teachings meaning beauty it will be able to make others happy and peaceful. It is also the teaching of yadnya (sincere sacrifice). Peacefulness makes them not quarrel, fight but strengthen friendship. Moreover, the teachings of Karmic law limit them from doing arbitrarily. They realize if doing wrong and doing not good, they will get punishment from friends according to mutual agreement. Therefore a child will not dare to hurt his friend. Because, if he is hurt will also feel the same. It is in accordance with the teaching of tat tvam asi. The real application of Hinduism is the Tri Kaya Parisuda teaching, meaning think good, say good and do goodness. After performing

the games, they uphold the values of honesty, though not told before. “It happens due to the influence of creative culture of children’s minds, especially through religious teaching,” he added. According to Prof. Sudiana, traditional games in Bali are inspired by the teachings of Hinduism interpreted innocently by children. The games can be inspired by ritual activities, and so can the games into activity. For example, a ritual activity of sesuwunan (sanctified effigies) can then become a game such as in the mebarongbarongan (barong-like game), and mengunying-ngunyingan. On the contrary, a game can become a ritual procession, like the making of barong bangkung (boar) that can become sesuwunan because it passes through trance process. Nevertheless, playing traditional games is not a form of offering, but an activity to fulfill the desire to interact with other children, relieve stress and saturation as well as grow creativity. More importantly, children can learn in their own environment. “Children of the past made the natural surroundings into a medium of their game. Certainly it is from the results of their creativity, not consumptive like many children do in the current era,” he explained. (BTN/015)

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Workshop on Gender Sensitization and Women Empowerment

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raditional games look very simple. They always dwell on nature and get very close to the habits existing in the local social environment. This type of game seems to have no limit because almost all places can be used as a playground. This ancient game has many benefits such as learning sportsmanship, honesty, discipline and respect. These values t hrive because they always make dissemination to friends in the environment becoming their natural playground.

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Dr. Ni Putu Tirka Widanti (Second From Left)

mity School Of Languages organized a two day workshop on “Gender Sensitization And Women Empowerment” from 14th to 15th November 2017. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Ni Putu TirkaWidanti, Chair for Master of Administrations Science, Postgraduate Program, Ngurah Rai University,Indonesia. Dr. Widanti has also been appointed as Professor Adjunct, Amity School of languages, Amity University Gurgaon. The workshop was conducted in three sessions spread over two days. The first session started with formal felicitation of Dr. Widan-

tiby Dr. Sanjay Kr. Jha, Director Amity School of Liberal Arts and Prof. Ashok Tiku, Head of Department, Amity School of Languages. The welcome address was given by Prof. Ashok Tiku in which he briefly summarized the credentials of Dr. Widanti. It was followed by the key note address of Dr. Widanti where she introduced her country Indonesia in general and Bali in particular. A video screening of the theme of workshop was also done. The video showcased representation of Balinese women and gave a brief overview of the actual situation of women in Bali. The second session was on

Gender, Society and Women’s role:Un-learning Gender and Redefining Female Role in Changing Milieu. this session talked about the Concept of Gender while differentiating gender from the sex. The differences based on biological features and social construct in terms of gender and sex in our society were discussed at large. Based on these differences, it was tried to demarcate the defined role of Women, actual and ideal. The case study of Bali and India were taken up and a comparison was drawn. It was further tried to highlight the core issues involving gender sensitization in both the countries. Few videos were

screened to show different aspects of gender sensitization and the audience were given the activity to chart out core issues regarding the condition of women in their respective regions. Most of the issues raised by the audience were similar and pertinent. The third session was on “Millennium Development Goal in gender mainstreaming”. Dr. Widanti gave an overview of MDG in south Asian countries based on the different parameters like health and education. The role of women education in Women empowerment and knowledge based economy in Bali and India were compared. Furthermore, Women health and empowermentconsisting Women access to health care and other MDG goal related to health in rhetoric and ground realities were discussed. This session also included valuable feedback from the audience based on the two days of discussion on this sensitive issue. The issues, thus raised were summarized and the flor was left open for Q/A round. The last 15 mins were given exclusively to the student participants to come forward and share their views

on this issue. The session ended with the vote of thanks by prof. Ashok Tiku where he thanked Dr. Widanti for conducting such an interesting workshop and he put forward his willingness to work further to enhance the cooperation between India and Indonesia by organizing more of such intellectual exchange. Prof. Tiku also thanked the conveners of this workshop, Mr. Kunal Anand and Ms. Mansi. He also thanked Dr. Suvro for managing the affairs of Dr. Widanti while her stay in AUG. After the session, a brief meeting took place between the guest and hon’ble PVC Dr. PadmakaliBannerji. The meeting ended on the positive note that the prospect of further collaboration shall be explored and AUG can work towards starting Study Abroad Program (SAP) in Bali and in turn offer India immersion program for Balinese students. It was further suggested that students of hospitality and tourism can be send to Bali for their internship and field trip. The PVC’s office will send an invite to Dr. Widanti for the Congress of Mental Health to be organized in AUG in February 2018. (BTN/r)

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ISBI Tanah Papua Works on Art Saving Youtefa Bay

besauw, Youtefa Bay, a beautiful tourist spot in Papua Land is Beyond Bali becoming the center for artistic creativity of the artists. The artwork entitled “Green Youtefa Performing Art” is a collaboration of the Institute of Arts and Culture (ISBI) of Tanah Papua with Green Numbay Port Care Forum (FPPNG) and LMA Green Numbay Port. The art creativity presented recently was not only beautiful, but also filled with moral messages. Muhamad Ilham M. Murda as the art director cultivated the movement, composition and supported by the property with the messages on environmental preservation as well as non- destruction and non-

exploitation to nature. He designed the Abesauw Port located on the shore of Youtefa Bay, Abepura District as a natural stage. “There is something needing to be considered soon and the awareness should be grown because the Youtefa Bay is increasingly threatened by garbage, water pollution, air, sedimentation rate, abrasion and shifting values of local wisdom,” said Ilham. In this composition, he involved the dancers consisting of lecturers and students of the ISBI Tanah Papua, Miss West Papua 2014, Tourism Ambassador of Papua Province, Tan and Monj Port Numbay 2017, Sarich Studio of Kampong Enggros, Enggros Community, Downtown Community and Faimbari Reading

House. The composition entitled “Forest of Women” also teamed up with choreographer Maharani Ayuk Listyaningrum and composer Leo Mic Sipaheleut, Lilik Setyawan, Franz Kafiar and Yowel Meraudje. Prof. Dr. I Wayan Rai S., whose term as the Rector of ISBI Tanah Papua has been extended said that such art activity is aimed at saving Youtefa Bay as well as the concern for the environment, especially Youtefa Bay. This beautiful area is increasingly polluted by dirty waste from Jayapura city. “ISBI Tanah Papua together with environmental activists also take care and protect Youtefa Bay from environmental pollution,” he said. ISBI Tanah Papua also held a Papuan Ensemble Music performance entitled “Sago (Da’) vs. Palm’ from lecturer Septiana Rosalina Layan. This work was inspired by the development of oil palm plantations in Papua defeating the sago plantation. Sago is not only interpreted as a traditional food of Papua, but also as a symbol of indigenous communities. “At the age of three years old, the ISBI Tanah Papua continues to work. In addition to focusing on education, dedication and research, the ISBI also continues to produce some works giving a meaning to people’s hearts,” he concluded. (BTN/015)

umerous tourists making a visit to Bali also start to organize wedding and pre-wedding activities. To that end, the Badung Tourism Office starts to promote wedding tourism aside from MICE and spa. “Currently, we are promoting MICE, wedding and spa. Moreover, we get a lot of requests for wedding, MICE and spa,” said the Head of the Badung Tourism Office, Made Badra. Moreover, the number of Indian tourists reaching thousands of people will come to Bali. In December, he said there are many confirmations related to their arrival. “India has a lot of confirmations. December of this year there are a lot of packages for wedding, spa and some MICE events other than the ongoing familiarization trips,” he said. Other than India, said Badra, the American market is also pretty good. Even, as planned next January his office will do promotion to America. This is done because the American market to Bali is now very excited. “When doing promotion later, we will also in-

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vite airlines and travel agencies of American,” he concluded. As comparison of tourists coming to Bali, MICE tourist reaches five percent, cultural tourism (60 percent) and nature tourism (35 percent). With increasing interest for nature tourism, it will continue to develop tourism villages. “On that account, we are working on a tourism village in North Badung because the market demand is quite high so that we want to spread evenly the tourism development to North Badung as well,” he said. Excited potential of tourism village is recognized by Badra began to appear having made promotion to Europe. Europe is indeed very enthusiastic with natural attractions such as jogging, trekking and adventuring. “We have a lot of tourism village. Now, we are still beautifying,” said Badra. Thus, he targeted to attract seven million foreign tourists to Badung next year. The target was expressed because the regional budget plan (APBD) 2018 had been decided at IDR 7.2 trillion. (BTN/kmb)

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Legian Village Hotel Still Offers Discounted Rate ondition and flight schedule of Ngurah Rai Airport have started to operate normally. Travelers whose holiday period is over can return home to their country. Nevertheless, Legian Village Hotel remains to provide discounted rate to its guest. “We still give discounts to tourists wishing to stay at Legian Village Hotel up to 20 percent,” said Agung Mirah, Sales & Marketing of Legian Village Hotel, Friday (Dec. 1). When the alert level of Mount Agung was increased to warning, Ngurah Rai Airport was once closed starting Monday (Nov 27) at 07:15 until Wednesday (Nov. 29) and Agung Mirah re-opened that day started at 15:00. “At that time, we help guests that cannot go home because of the closing of Ngurah Rai Airport to find a bus with destination to Surabaya. From Surabaya, they are going to Jakarta from Jakarta they can fly home,” she said. Foreign tourists that must go home by overland, said Agung Mirah, amounted to 10 people. Among them, there are guests from Norway, Brisbane, Melbourne and New Zealand. For guests wishing to extend their stay at hotel was assisted by providing discounted rate. “However, today no one comes home by overland as the airport has already opened and even has started to be normal,” he added. Agung Mirah added the natural disaster in the form of eruption of Mount Agung affected the room occupancy of Legian Village Hotel. Currently, the room occupancy only reaches 48 percent, be still lower than the impact of the airport closure. Moreover, many guests made reservation but they suddenly cancelled. “We can exempt the cancellation due to force majeure (unforeseen circumstances / disaster),” she said resignedly. According to Agung Mirah, guests will likely reschedule the arrival until they get a flight to Bali. “Many repeater guests sent emails to ask information about our situation at the hotel. They promised to come back again,” she concluded. (BTN/015)

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House-Front Garden of Bindu Tourism Village Beautified ommitment to realizing Bindu customary village into a tourism village comes from various elements. The spirit and commitment continue to surge. Simply look at on Sunday (Dec. 3), headman of Mekar Bhuana, I Gusti Made Sudiana, handed over ornamental plants to the Chief of the tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) of Bindu customary village. “Mekar Bhuana village is providing nursery transplant from the village budget plan (APBD),” said Sudiana. The 1,300 ornamental nursery transplants consisting of 14 species are aimed to preserve the environment. It also means to support the Bindu customary village as a beautiful tourism village. “If the beautiful, safe and convenient tourism village can be realized, we do hope it can bring in tourists. Thus, it has an economic impact on the people of Bindu village,” he hoped. Chief of Pokdarwis, I Gusti Made Rai Kardita, said that in the effort to make the Bindu village into a tourism village, it must be accompanied by organizing the environment. The arrangement starts from the house-front garden along the main road, so it turns greener and looks more beautiful. The activity raises the theme ‘To Be Cleaner, Green and Sustainable Bindu.’ The action to beautify the house-front garden (telajakan) is done in cooperation with Furama Villas & Spa for the maintenance as one of the developers at Bindu customary village,” he said. Meanwhile, active members of Bindu village tourism group amounting to 25 people have arranged a variety of attractions. Some attractions on offer include

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BVA Gives Ease to Tourists ali Villa Association (BVA) has contingency plan if crisis condition due to eruption of Mount Agung lasts longer. Industry parties are expected to run contingency plan, so that condition of Bali tourism remains secure. Similarly, the strategies are also applied for tourists remaining to get restrained in Bali. This was said by Chairman of BVA, Gede Nik Sukarta, Thursday (Nov. 30). Based on the results of the emergency meeting, said Nik Sukarta, the BVA invites industries to provide convenience and excellent services for tourists remaining in delayed departure due to the closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport. BVA also prepares private transfers for foreign tourists departing via Surabaya Airport, where the cost will be shared based on the number of tourists. “Besides, we are preparing a staff of BVA to help them to destination. For tourists wishing to use public transport (overland) via Bali Airport to outside Bali can directly contact to the staff in charge at Ngurah Rai Airport – namely Agung Junaidi at +62819

anah Wuk (Wuk land) is a natural tourist attraction located in the river valley Tukad Penet lovely, is only 2 kilometers north woods ape Sangeh, Badung regency of Bali. If you are from Denpasar way to this attraction can be reached during 50 minutes with a distance of approximately 30 km.

spiritual activities such as healing and yoga, trekking, tubing and traditional farming by offering gardening activities, transplanting rice and plowing paddy fields. “All the tourist attractions have been tried by tourists, especially foreign tourists. Most of them tried to experience the healing service,” he said. Ketut Laba, Room Division Manager of Furama Villas & Spa

9932 5080 or Agus Nugraha at + 62813 3899 9911,” he said. BVA also opens Hospitality Desk at Airport and Mengwi Terminal to provide support and assistance for tourists remaining to get restrained at Ngurah Rai Airport and Mengwi Terminal. “The industry can take contingency plan if crisis condition occurs due to Mount Agung eruption lasting longer,” he added. Contingency plan, among others, still provides moral support for existing employees to remain positive in the face of force majeure of Mount Agung and avoid the lay-off. The company may provide the opportunity to use the remaining holiday or use the next year’s holiday at the present time, and unpaid leave may be applied in accordance with the operations and corporate rules to avoid lay-off. In addition, Gede Nik Sukarta explained that companies still having debt obligations to bank-

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eluang Sari is a small delta area with a mangrove forest located in Tanjung just across frothe marine recreation area of Benao Harbou. The area is

Located far from the main road, hidden fields, and is a very quiet and privacy to enjoy pristine nature. Natural beauty of Tanah Wuk, already known by many people and tourist for long time ago. The tourists come to this natural attraction to release fatigue from routine work and for recreation with loved ones. In the Tanah Wuk, we can see the beauty of green valleys and stunning canyons with a very quiet situation, rows of hills, terraced rice fields and coffee plantations belonging to local communities complements the beauty, later on Tanah Wuk very appropriate to be used as a place outbound. To complete your visiting around Tanah Wuk, you can see Sangeh Monkey Forest, 13 hectares of forest dominated by nutmeg trees, and majority of its inhabitants are long tailed gray apes (Macaca fascicularis), Bongkasa Village, as track of white water rafting on west bank of Ayung river, Plaga Village, Pangsan Tourism Village and other.

a 35-minute drive from the airport and a short boat ride from Benoa harbour. Deluang Sari is one of Bali’s sea turtle breeding grounds and conservation facilites have

been set up here including wading pools for turltes that have just hatched and for older ones too – even up to 70 years old! Tourists who visit can hold and feed the turtles and of course pose with the turtles. Those who feel inclined to can even get in to the pools with trurtles. The conservation faciltity was originally set up to supprt the survivial of the turtles whose natural habitat had been damaged or destroyed and whose survival had also become threatened by too many irresponsabile people hunting the turtles for their meat. The people of Benoa Bay, with help from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the local government, were able to set up this conservation area. Apart from being able to provide a complete ecosystem, this area also has a clean beach with ideal sand for turtles to hatch their eggs in. Once a year, lovers of ‘turtle

island’ IE Bali, meet up in Deluan Sari to voluntarily clean up the beach and the conservation facilities as well as take part in

a small awareness campaign about the need to maintain the natural environment while in holiday. If you are holidaying in Bali, Deluang Sari is a great destination to check out.

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Regent of Bangli Does Maiden Melon Harvest egent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar, together with Chairman of the Bangli House of Representatives, Ngakan Kuta Parwatha, regional secretary of Bangli Ida Bagus Giri Putra, conducted the maiden harvest of melon on Friday (Nov. 24). The melon is

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the result of demonstration plot of innovation melon field cultivation by the Bangli Agriculture, Food Security and Fisheries (PKP). The melon cultivation is done at Subak Uma Anyar, Tamanbali, Bangli district. The harvest resulted in 1,163 melons with the average weight of 2 kg produced by 1,050 melon trees in an area of 800 square meters.

According to the regent, the melon plant is suitable to be developed in Southern Bangli area, “Melon harvest is evidence that melon can be planted in Bangli town and will be developed in other areas. We will prepare regional enterprise (Perusda) to assist the production and marketing,” he said. He was also happy because in terms of analysis of farming, melon

cultivation is very profitable. If farmers want to plant, they will be assisted for seeds and the price is guaranteed so that it will not harm farmers. “Melon plant is one of the viable alternatives to be planted even though it has not become a superior plant that can provide prosperity for farmers,” he added. After this experiment, farm-

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ing institution are recommended to perform loan rescheduling in accordance with the ability of the company. Industry parties may apply to suppliers to be able to settle the payment obligations through installment. “The industry can take advantage of this crisis period to conduct a program of property rejuvenation and employee training,” he concluded. (BTN/015)

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ers are welcomed to cultivate independently. Then, if there are poor people, they can use empty land or abandoned land belonging to the government to be used and will be assisted in terms of nursery transplant and pesticides. Meanwhile, the Head of PKP Bangli, Wayan Sukartana, said the experiment of melon cultivation in Subak Uma Anyar with the type of Okasa F1 is considered suitable with the soil conditions in the local subak. He hoped the melon cultivation this time can be followed by farmers in the southern Bangli region where the paddy fields are experiencing water crisis, while the land having enough water availability is certainly intensified for rice cultivation. In addition to melon, the PKP has developed onion on water-deprive land in a number of subak areas in Tembuku and Bangli subdistrict. The result is unlike the onion produced in the area of Songan, Kintamani.

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‘Intermingle Art of Fashion-Eclipse of Red Moon’ at ISI Denpasar erforming art can present an interesting, complex and inspiring show. A show displays all elements of the art such as pure art, dance, music art, film, television and fashion design. Moreover, an art and the others are not just patches, but finely mixed together into an integral and beautiful unity. It is the collaborative work of the Faculty of Fine Art and Design (FSRD) of the Indonesia Institute of the Art (ISI) Denpasar entitled “Intermingle Art of Fashion Eclipse Red Moon” at Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Campus Denpasar. The art event taking place for two days (Nov. 19-20) also presented three types of activities namely exhibitions, workshops

and discussions. Uniquely, the creativity in each fragment is predicted expressions and mutually strengthens the works of performing arts. The work entitled the “Red MoonLunar Eclipse” emerged from the personal artistic activity - Drawing On Novel, one of the approaching methods (bamboo media installations) as the fulfillment of personal space, shedding. Departing from personal activities, it sparks the ideas related to natural phenomena where in the Red Moon Eclipse the artists and designers synergize to achieve synchrony. A scenographer who is also lecturer of Fashion Design, Tjok Istri Ratna Cora, said the collaboration of these six study programs is the idea of Intermingle Art of Fashion

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pproaching the IMF and World Bank event in 2018, the management of Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) will revitalize Nusa Dua area. Aside from providing a small marina on Selagan Nusa Beach and organizing the area security system, the ITDC will also create a number of new venues. According to Managing Director of ITDC, Abdulbar M Mansoer, when met in the celebration of ITDC’s 44th anniversary on Saturday (Nov. 18), one of the new venues to be built is the arrangement of Water Blow area that will be made a kind of restaurant named Rockbar. “Besides, the facilities to follow at other locations include the Cartoon Network, re-arrangement of Bali Collection as well as the making of The Crea and Doom,” he said. Cartoon Network, he said, will be made in the location of unused golf areas, namely the bush areas. One hole will be diverted to Cartoon Network with the acreage of 4 hectares, out of a total area of 87 hectares. “So, next year there is at least the first part that can be presented in the IMF event. Total completion process of this rides takes 2 years,” he said. Considering the large number of delegates who will be present to Nusa Dua, his management also increases the number of hotel rooms. Currently, in the lot area of S5 is being built a new hotel that will become the last hotel in Nusa Dua namely Shangri-la Hotel. So, the rooms in Nusa Dua currently amounting to 5,000 rooms will increase

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Where suburban living are part of the wilderness When you’ve seen the Toraja locals in Sulawesi, you will know the meaning of heartwarming. There is a lot to be said about the uniqueness of the Torajans, but one remains to be forever magical; their unique & hopeful celebrations for loved ones who have passed away. Without a doubt, you will surely come to love them too. Witness their gracefulness along with their cultural performances at Toraja. Choose our cultural experience, or choose another. You can always have it your own way in the land of endless wonders.

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to 5,330 rooms during the IMF event. He added that since the number of room increases, his management will also increase the lagoon

waste water treatment (IPAL) capacity with an investment of IDR 14 billion. Next year, the management will also make the processing of seawater into clean water ready for drinking, so that later on the integrated water treatment will be ready to supply the entire area of Nusa Dua. “To maximize the waste treatment of hotel, there will be the addition to capacity of Lagoon waste water treatment as well as the making of integrated seawater treatment (SWRO) and the distribution of gas through underground pipe,” he concluded. By revitalizing a number of areas and addition of new rides, he hoped the ITDC can represent Indonesia well and give good impression to all the IMF and World Bank delegates. B N

(IAF) emerging from the ‘unlimited’ free space to encompass all the interdisciplinary ideas (multi and interdisciplinary) in realizing performance of the art works. “Formula of the IAF emphasizes on the quest of quantum leap in every artist involved to fulfill each other,” she said. The intermingle art of fashion Eclipse of the Red Moon work is sharpening the nodes of creativity of the artists and designers as well as foster sustainable energy in the next work. “The ultimate performance in intermingle art of fashion

works is expected to infiltrate the bones of the Indonesian gold generation summits until they get installed into new DNA, unlimited art DNA,” said Cora accompanied by I Wayan Sujana Suklu. Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) of the ISI Denpasar, Dr. A.A Gde Bagus Udayana, after opening the event said that through this activity he expected to improve science. “The art activities emerging the term intermingle can be used as an alternative in multidisciplinary art communication,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

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ctually, what do you want? When traffic jam occurs everywhere, you complain and even emulate through social media. Blame on this party, that party and others. You’re accusing of this agency that does not work, the other agency does not respond to public complaints and so forth. Well, when the streets are empty and you can drive on highway so comfortably, free from congestion, no pain in ears hearing the honking horn sounded as others want to, you also complain. You still protest and expose it through social media. On the contrary, when the streets are deserted, no tourists passing and tourist attractions are quiet just like on Nyepi (Day of Silence) and really silent, you also complain as no income obtained. Bali’s economy is fragile and we are threatened as you describe it. When congestion occurs, you protest. When the condition is quiet and peaceful, you remain to complain. Actually, what do you want? It is an expression in social media responding to the flurry of opinion in various social media related to Mount Agung eruption and its impact on Bali tourism. Well, what do you want? Definitely, we cannot engineer all natural phenomena as we wish. It has been predestined by God

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Almighty. There are scenarios we do not suspect. However, please be confident, it surely empties out to goodness for mankind. We are just given a moment for introspection, for contemplation about the essence of life. Have we done it well and correctly? Have we been grateful enough for all the blessings and endowments bestowed by the Almighty? When many flights are cancelled and the airport is closed due to Mount Agung eruption, almost all tourism people shout. It is noisy and very excited. Okay, we have suffered losses? Previously, we have acquired lot of profits, haven’t we? Do not we too much demand and complain, we just complain and condemn circumstances when they do not side with us? Please be remembered, the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 did leave many victims. But keep in mind, this volcanic phenomenon also makes fertile soil and materials such as sand and stone that can be used for building materials. From there, almost all the materials of infrastructure and hotel development in Bali today are obtained. In Hinduism, there is a teaching known as Sad Ripu. Sad means’ six’ and Ripu means’ enemy.’ They are six enemies in human beings to be fought, namely kama means ‘lust’ or ‘desire’; lobha (greed), krodha (anger), moha (confusion), mada (drunk) and matsarya (envy). Symbolically, these six enemies are eliminated in the tooth filing ceremony (metatah or mepandes). It is performed on children either men or women that physically have been entering their adolescence. At the ceremony, the six teeth are symbolically honed so that the six enemies within human being would get eliminated. However, as the nature of human implies, the enemies do not necessarily vanish after the tooth filing ceremony is held. There are still many temptations faced in living this life among the society. Once again, what do we actually want? B N

Avilla Bali Loving in Christmas Spirit with Sushrusa Deaf School villa Bali Hospitality in collaboration with Sushrusa Deaf School organized a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program with the theme ‘Avilla Bali Loving in Christmas Spirit with Sushrusa Deaf School.’ At the same time, it also celebrates Christmas with the employees of Avilla Bali Hospitality. The election of Sushrusa Deaf School as a place to celebrate Christmas together is a form of caring for others. This year, it is focused on helping children with disabilities and encouraging them to continue working. This Avilla Bali Loving is colored with joy as seen on the face of Avilla Bali Hospitality employees and students of Sushrusa Deaf School. The activities are divided into four: crafting, coloring & origami, cooking class and screening. To facilitate communication with students, each class was accompanied by teachers of the Sushrusa Deaf School. “Children are very happy with this activity. Although they are ‘different’ they can still be like other normal children. By playing and interacting with the environment, their parents will also feel the spirit to accompany their children. Surely, this is very memorable for all of us in Sushrusa Deaf School,” said Ni Made Raka Witari, Headmaster of the Sushrusa Deaf School. A total of 51 students participated in the celebration. In addition to the joint activities, Avilla Bali Hospitality represented by IGAN Darma Suyasa, Corporate General Manager, handed over donation in the form of educational toys for teaching and learning process at the Sushrusa Deaf School. B N (BTN/r)

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Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, officially launched the tagline and branding of Badung tourism namely ‘The Soul of Bali’ in the gathering and meeting of Badung district government with tourism stakeholders in Bali, Monday (Dec. 4). ‘The Soul of Bali’ officially becomes the tagline and branding of Badung tourism. This was officially launched by the Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, at the gathering and meeting with the Badung district government and tourism stakeholders on Monday (Dec. 4). he event was attended by Regional Secretary of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, legislators of Badung Wayan Suyasa and Wayan Luwir Wiana, a number of regional agencies, Chairman of Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali, Cokorda Artha Ardana Sukawati, Chairman of PHRI and BPPD Badung, IGN Surya Wijaya, and tourism stakeholders. Regent Giri Prasta said the measure is the concept reflecting the seriousness of Badung government in realizing the one island one management and the implementation of one stop destination, so it also has the tagline Badung Shares and from Badung for Bali. “This is what we continuously do. We have received tremendous input, so this concept is really implemented for the benefit of Bali,” he said. Regent Giri Prasta invited tourism stakeholders to work hand in hand and harder to keep Bali tourism so as to remain steady and sustainable though the increased status of Mount Agung’s activity significantly affects the tourism in Bali. Therefore, all elements must be mutually help and keep praying so the disaster can go by soon and recovery process can run faster. He will also create a task force to provide information for each country about the latest situation in Bali. Thus, there is no more fake news that can damage tourism. “This security and comfort need to be maintained and the infrastructure must be clean and good. Toilet facilities must be clean and free,” he added. The Badung Bright program will be realized, so there is no longer dark corner in Badung. In-

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stallation of CCTV and free Wi-Fi to maintain the security of the region will be conducted at the end of 2018 throughout Badung. “This is for the sake of convenience and security of tourists when enjoying a holiday in Badung,” he said. Head of the Badung Tourism Office, Made Badra, explained the tagline of “Badung, the Soul of Bali” has been discussed for several times in the tourism Focus Group Discussion (FGD). From several taglines formulated, there are three proposals submitted to the regent of Badung to be selected.

‘The Soul of Bali’ meaning Badung is the soul Bali tourism was chosen and agreed together as the tagline of Badung tourism. “The meaning, color and symbol of this tagline animate our tourism. So, our behavior should now follow this branding and tagline. The tourism industry like hotels, villas, events, attractions or associations will adopt this tagline to accompany their corporate branding. So, the spirit of tourism is ‘The Soul of Bali,’” he explained. Tagline and branding must be included in the branding of tourism stakeholders in Badung. Moreover, it is the proposal from stakeholders themselves. In addition, it will always be promoted during the sales missions out of the region, so that it is better known and attached to the image of Badung tourism. B N (BTN/hms)

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Garamerica Restaurant Comes Back with Reggae Night o you still remember the Reggae Night at Garamerica Restaurant of The Sunset Hotel Bali? Starting from Friday (Dec. 1), the program to enjoy a variety of foods and beverages with the nigh atmosphere accompanied by strains of

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eccentric reggae music is held again. “Again we hold Reggae Music after Garamerica Restaurant is renovated. Tonight is the first show,” said Asst. Sales Manager of The Sunset Hotel Bali, Yanti Rastiti. With the more elegant atmo-

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sphere of the new restaurant, the Reggae Night event becomes more relaxed, yet meaningful art of music. It is strongly supported by the presence of Garamerica Restaurant with a new concept. Interior and exterior reflect industrial-style. Non-smoking room is available in indoor area so that makes guests more comfortable. The venue is also very suitable as a meeting point with colleagues or friends. Reggae music is played by Kingston Soul Band with its dread-

locked vocalist. Its vocal and unique music are able to attract the interest of tourists. Aside from the in-house guests of The Sunset Hotel Bali, it is also visited by guests staying at hotel in Kuta area. Moreover, there are also many local people dropping by. “Guests really enjoy the Reggae Night coming back after dormant for three months during the renovation. Therefore, we feature the theme ‘We are back,’” said Yanti Rastiti. Previously, it also made a clos-

ing event with the theme ‘Last but not Least.’ If on ordinary days Garamerica Restaurant is open at 07:00 – 23:00, then specifically on Friday and Saturday is open until 01:00 in the morning. Especially in the event of Our Reggae Night, it features special menus, such as Beer bucket 100k and Tequila Buy 1 get 1 free (21:00-22:00). “We just opened today. So far, the response from our guests is good. Hopefully, our future visits will increase,” he added. BTN (BTN/015)

Denpasar Features Objects of Each Subdistrict ach subdistrict in Denpasar city should be packed into an attractive destination. “We want to highlight tourist attractions in all subdistricts in Denpasar,” said the Head of Denpasar Tourism Office, MA Dezire Mulyani, at the dissemination of Regional Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPDA), Tuesday (Nov. 28). Dezire Mulyani said that tourism potential in each subdistrict should be appointed as a tourist attraction. Today, from the four subdistricts in Denpasar, the most prominent attraction is Sanur. The potential in Denpasar is famous for its culture and nature. Especially for the potential of nature, Denpasar still has paddy fields and can be taken advantage as a tourist attraction as applied in Subak Sembung, East Denpasar. “Aside from nature, Denpasar also

has cultural tourism and heritage area which can be developed better. This activity is also in line with the policy of Denpasar municipality as stated in the regional mid-term development plan (RPJMD) of Denpasar City,” she said. Denpasar Tourism Office held the dissemination of city level about reviews on the Regional Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPDA). “Implementation of this meeting is to review the RIPPDA by accommodating the aspirations of people of Denpasar City about the utilization and processing of existing resources to improve the welfare of the community,” said Dezire Mulyani. The dissemination presented speakers from the Center for Culture and Tourism Research of Udayana University Bali, AA Suryawan, by involving the Denpasar regional agencies, Denpasar

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village, chief of headman forum, chief of customary village middle and small assembly of Denpasar,

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Trafficking Prevention in Bangli, Teens Invited to Create Ritual Paraphernalia from Local Materials ultural activity has always been at the forefront in the efforts to overcome negative impacts on human life. This is also done by Bangli government in cooperation with Legal Aid Institute (LBH) of Bali Women Crisis Center (WCC) by giving seminar and training to women and adolescent at Abuan customary village, Susut, Bangli, recently. The training given is about the making of ritual paraphernalia from local materials, such as from young coconut leaves, sugar palm leaves and

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palm leaf. The activity entitled ‘Urgency of Women and Adolescents’ Role in Local Resource Management for Trafficking Prevention’ is meant to increase the role of women and adolescents so as to be able to play active role in building early prevention and controlling trafficking systems in rural areas. “It is means to provide employment opportunities as an alternative source of funding based on local potential, particularly women and adolescents,” said Nengah Budawati, Chief Executive

Officer. This activity is also to increase the understanding, awareness and community care about trafficking both in the prevention and handling aspects. “This can increase the income of the poor and vulnerable, especially women and adolescents through the management of the natural resources potential of lamak or ritual paraphernalia products made from young coconut leaf, sugar palm leaves and palm leaves,” she said. BTN (BTN/015)

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Where to Go... for three days (Nov. 23-24 and Dec. 3, 2017) was opened by Mayor of Denpasar, I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra. Head of the Denpasar Education Agency, A.A. Wijaya Asmara, said the development of Yoga Asanas has been a mandatory extracurricular activity at schools since 2015 and competition at elementary and junior high schools is regularly held every year as an evaluation event. “Yoga Asanas now become a medium to build and form fit and healthy humans with physical and spiritual mind, character and have a creative culture-based identity,” he explained. Mayor of Denpasar, Rai Mantra, said the activity of Yoga Asanas competition is a bodily movement combining sports with the control of breath, sense and thought into a single union of physical and spiritual. This exercise can train child’s character development in the future. “Characters are not produced simply, but through a process starting

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Eruption of Mount Agung has an impact on tourism in Denpasar city. It happened following the flight closure from and to Ngurah Rai Airport on November 27-28. “Mount Agung eruption has impact on tourist visit to Denpasar city. It is also followed by flight closure at Ngurah Rai Airport,” said the Head of Denpasar Tourism Office, M.A Dezire Mulyani, Monday (Nov. 27). On that account, her office continues to make data collection on tourist visits to the city of Denpasar. with mindset, speech patterns, pose patterns and behavioral patterns. Yoga is one of the ways to achieve the purpose,” said Mayor Rai Mantra. BTN

Students of elementary and junior high school are performing yoga poses at Yoga Asanas Competition in Denpasar City.

rogressively the Gilimanuk area formerly lacking of Balinese characteristics is now starting to make an arrangement. A number of ornaBull-racing Center ments characterizing Bali can now be found right after the exit of the Gilimanuk Harbor. Having owned the entrance gates and arched entrance designed in Balinese architecture, now right in front of the Gilimanuk Harbor has stood the Shiva statue as high as 22 meters. The Shiva statue area getting connected to the bay view of Gilimanuk is planned to be used as the tourism icon of Gilimanuk. The Shiva statue that can be seen since the vessels are mooring at the jetty is created by an artist from Penyaringan, Mendoyo. Even though the construction phase has not been fully accomplished, the passers-by can now have enjoyed it. A number of gazebos have also been built to take a rest. From information of the Spatial Planning and Environment (RBTL), it covers an area of 2.2 hectares, including the Gilimanuk Bay. Regent of Jembrana, I Putu Artha, who came to make site inspection to the Shiva statue accompanied by the Head of the Environment, Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (LHKP), I Wayan Darwin, requested the park area to be enhanced without ignoring security element such by installing a permanent speed bump to avoid motorcycles from entering the area and planting flowers in empty area. In addition, the surrounding areas of the park must also be fitted with large-sized bulbs. By that way, the park can still be seen at night. Previously, location of the Shiva Park was only overgrown by reeds and withering trees. Around the location is covered by wall as the border with the identity card checkpoint of Gilimanuk. Currently, the wall has been demolished and the barren land area is now well organized so that the view of Gilimanuk Bay previously hindered is visible. In addition to the area of Shiva Park, the regent also inspected the green open space (RTH) at Gilimanuk village square remaining under maintenance. Arrangement of this square is expected to encourage people to do exercise. He also requested the provision of free health checkup every week. BTN

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ike an acrobatic show, dozens of elementary and junior high school students demonstrated yoga poses, a bending motion categorized to be difficult. Various movements of yoga they displayed in front of the audience. At first, they sat sweetly and then stood to form poses, and suddenly folded legs. Sometimes they made a headstand and made poses with beautiful, complicated yet attractive hand folds. These are the action of elementary and junior high school students of Denpasar in the ‘Yoga Asanas Competition’ held by the Denpasar Education Agency in Wantilan hall of Lokanatha Temple, Lumintang, on Thursday (Nov. 23). The competition held

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Indeed, there is a decrease in the number of visits due to the impact of Mount Agung eruption. Mitigation effort has been discussed in the Bali Tourism Board. Besides, the Mount Agung eruption will also be discussed with the Ministry of Tourism. “As scheduled, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya will be present in Denpasar, precisely at the Bali Tourism Board,” she said. Dezire said that some tourists visit including some large groups postponed their visit to the city of Denpasar. Besides, the tourists wishing to leave Denpasar via Ngurah Rai Airport also delayed. In appropriate with the data of the Denpasar Tourism Office related to the development of tourists staying in Denpasar city in 2016, domestic and foreign tourists totally amounted to 625,431 people. Meanwhile, up to October 2017, the number of tourists that stayed

in Denpasar reached 246,106 people, showing a decrease of 60 percent. “We hope this condition to recover soon and tourism in Denpasar city can return to normal,” she hoped. Meanwhile, the Head of Denpasar Social Services, Made Mertajaya, said that Denpasar municipality is ready for eruption disaster of Mount Agung. The measures having been taken are equal to the previous refugee handling while remaining to make evaluation in each existing post. Related to logistics prepared by the municipality and donation of the community are still sufficient with coordination and communication measure made with relevant agencies like Health Agency and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Denpasar. BTN

o-one knows the name of this small wooden boat, even if it had one, or what brought it to the area. The wreck is actually named for the anchor that still lies about 6-8M from the surface. You follow the anchor chain down the steep slope to the flattened remains of the shipwreck (35-50M), which lie across about 60M of sand. This is the deepest dive site, we believe that the good visibility and calm conditions mean that it will present no problems to experienced divers. Following the anchor chain down to 32M, there is a second (coral-covered) anchor at the point where the site becomes a sand slope. It is here that you see the first parts of the wreck, dark against the white sand. Across the site you will find copper sheeting and bottles, the boat’s cargo (artefacts, not for souvenirs). There are still some parts of the boat which remain out of the sand, and which are covered in gorgonians, a sure sign of little or no currents at the site. The wall to the west, at 5-10M, is rich with many overhangs, cracks and caves. A good idea for an extended safety stop after this dive. BTN

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

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ianyar district government has implemented programs having been launched by the Ministry of Tourism. This was delivered by the Head of Gianyar Tourism Office, Anak Agung Ari Brah-

Gianyar as Center for Tourism Awareness Movement to Develop Tourism manta, in the Tourism Awareness and Sapta Pesona Action as an effort to increase tourism potential in the parking lot of Ubud Monkey Forest, Gianyar, Tuesday (Dec. 5). The event was opened with the provision of cleaning equipment in the form of trash bin and broom stick by Acting Head of Internalization and Tourism Awareness Development, Ministry of Tourism, Arum Damarintyas, and continued with clean-up activities by all participants. It was also filled with tree planting in the parking area and exposure by resource persons. The officials attending the event included the expert staff from the

Acting Division Head of Internalization and Tourism Awareness Development, Ministry of Tourism, Arum Damarintyas, plants trees in the parking lot of Monkey Forest.

Ministry of Tourism, Sigit Gunarjo Sawiono, a Member of Parliament from Commission X, I Putu Supadma Rudana, senior figure of Ubud Palace, Cokorda Gde Putra Sukawati, senior figure of Peliatan Palace, Cokorda Gede Putra Nindia, chief of Padang Tegal customary village, I Made Gandra and other invitees. Ari Brahmanta thanked to Padangtegal village for the concept of developing tourist destination having met the criteria of international standards. In the future, the parking lot of Monkey Forest Ubud will also be used as central parking of Ubud. “Padang Tegal village will provide shuttle bus independently to help smooth the traffic,” he said. Onwards, Ubud Market having a very good tourism concept, with a traditional market and art market will be arranged. Unfortunately, the market condition is very apprehensive due to a lot of garbage, inadequate facilities and toilets. “According to the target of 5 million tourists visiting Bali, Ubud has received 2.5 million tourist visits,” he said. Airport closure not long ago caused a decrease in the number of tourists visiting Bali. Ari Brahmanta proposed a concept of transportation and information management, so that tourists that will visit Bali are directed to use overland

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Acting Division Head of Internalization and Tourism Awareness Development, Ministry of Tourism, Arum Damarintyas, hands over the cleaning tools to the Head of Gianyar Tourism Office, Anak Agung Ari Brahmanta. transport through Surabaya. Of course, it should be accompanied with adequate facilities and longer visit time. Senior figure of Peliatan Palace, Cok Nindia, explained that at first Gianyar had two concepts of tourism development namely Lebih village with its beach and Ubud. However, severe abrasion has made it difficult to develop the black sandy beach. In contrast, Ubud with the concept of the countryside grows very rapidly. “Inadequate infrastructure to Ubud, resulting in traffic congestion to Ubud from the airport,” he said. Meanwhile, senior figure of Ubud Palace, Cokorda Putra, said that Ubud has a rural concept with a cultural presentation packed interestingly to attract tourists.

Ubud looks so beautiful on the Galungan feast day as decorated with penjor while the night atmosphere is so peaceful with the sound of lizard, gecko and crickets. Thus, they will give comfort not with the twinkling of disco lights. “Unfortunately, there is parking on the street that causes congestion,” he said. Member of Parliament from Commission X, I Putu Supadma Rudana, will facilitate the development of Bali tourism and Gianyar in particular. He highly appreciated to the concept of Bali tourism carrying the concept of Tri Hita Karana with its taksu (divine vibration) and its real form is in Monkey Forest Ubud. 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

The area of the Shiva Park located right in front of the Gilimanuk Harbor . Jembrana Government Office: Surapati Street No. 1 Jembrana Telp. (0365) 41210 Fax: (0365) 41010 Email: jembranatourism@yahoo.com, Website : jembranakab.go.id

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ourageus, creative and confident are the impression when watching the dance performance presented by the students of Dance Department of the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar at Natya Mandala Building, Monday (Nov. 27). The academic artists of semester I, III, V and Semester VII respectively presented two works by exploring the theme of the Fighters Day falling on November 25. The arts event entitled ‘Bimonthly Performance’ with the label of ‘ABCD’ (Any Body Can Dance) feature eight choreographic works. Each work has duration of 15 minutes. Although the number of spectators is considered minimal when compared with the so big venue, the academic artists are still able to conjure up the atmosphere to be more alive. Body movement, composition to the atmosphere of music was well and perfectly integrated. They were very sensitive to the creation and senses, so that new innovations and new creativity were emerging. Their artistic creativity on stage gives impression as

if the Balinese artists were never stagnant. They looked good at innovating in the elements of movement, such as harmonious sound, alternating to process it with high, low and medium level. The dancers did not only rely on the plasticity of the dance movement, but was also supported by raising strong character. Their costumes were indeed simple, but could give color in every composition. A total of eight choreographers that presented their work namely Tara Listiawan with Fighters; Shinta Sandrina with Behind It; Fenny Diaristha with Dor; Karunia Artha with Attached to Photo; Sri Wiriyanti with Two Face; Devia Maharani with Lali; Yoga Aditya with Light; Santi Sukma with My Regret; and Guest Star by Gung Dalem. Committee Chairman of the Dance Department Student Association (HMJ), Kevin Dian Muliarta, said that the event is meant to provide the opportunity for students majoring in dance to show off their creativity. “We give a chance of two months to the students of Dance Department of ISI Denpasar to make preparation, so their work becomes more

mature and have good quality,” he said. Through the Bimonthly Performance, the committee hoped to increase the creativity and potential of students, foster their sense of courage in the work, and they can develop

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and preserve the art of dance posing the cultural asset of the nation. “Therefore, this event really provides the opportunity for students to work and foster solidarity among students majoring in dance,” he hoped. BTN (BTN/015)

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December 8 - 21, 2017

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Ground Breaking of Crea - The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office

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Special Menu of Pesisi Restaurant at The Alantara Sanur re you a foodie? You must try to taste this menu as it is delicious and satisfying. It is the Pork Belly, a favorite menu offered at Pesisi Restaurant of The Alantara Sanur located on Jalan Tirta Ening, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar. Pork Belly uses a special meat derived from the belly. This meat is then smeared with chopped spices, so that it gives the flavor of meat with typical Balinese traditional spices. This menu has a very strong concept of Balinese because the pork belly is first smeared with basic chopped with a little chili blend. On that account, the spices will really get into the flesh. This

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will be equipped with an office center with the first resort concept in Indonesia under the name of Crea - The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office. Inauguration of the development was done by Deputy Governor of Bali, I Ketut Sudikerta, on Tuesday (Nov. 21). It was also attended by Director of ITDC, Abdulbar M Mansoer, Chairman of Agung Panorama Propertindo, Usman Effendy, management and stakeholders.

Crea - The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office is built in a collaboration of national developers, Agung Panorama Propertindo, and PT Pembangunan Pariwisata Indonesia Tbk. (ITDC). Construction of this project is entrusted to CNQC, an international contractor based in Hong Kong in partnership with Mitra Pemuda. Managing Director of Crea The Nusa Dua 24 / 7Resort Office, Pamela Hannie, said the activity is meant to support the operation plan of this office before the annual session of Interna-

tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in October next year. “Crea-- The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office is the only office facility at IMF-World Bank annual meeting location, so that we are committed to completing the development to support the international event,” she explained. Facilities of Crea--The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office has international standards, ranging from high speed internet access, spacious parking lot and integrated with the Nusa Dua area, to business center and after check out service. “The matter of security is certainly no doubt because the Nusa Dua area is used to hold an international events attended by the heads of state,” she added. Crea--The Nusa Dua 24/7 Resort Office is built on an area of 1.1 hectares consisting of four floors. Resort facilities in combination with modern workspace still maintain local wisdom. Therefore, it stays to maintain the philosophy of a building that should have a head, body and legs. “This Balinese concept of development remains prominent amid the modern and luxurious facilities existing in this office,” she said. B N (BTN/015)

Keep Tourist’s Comfort, Discovery Shopping Mall Holds Beach Clean-Up Pesisi Restaurant at The Alantara Sanur method certainly gives the flavor of typical Balinese traditional spice when consumed. “And what makes different when serving the Pork Belly menu is the accompaniment of Black Rice plus a representative restaurant atmosphere that can create distinctive dining experience,” said Made Semara Wimba, Executive Chef of Pesisi Restaurant at The Alantara Sanur. Made Semara Wimba said that organic Black Rice is especially planted in the area of Tabanan, Bali. Aside from being good for health as cultivated organically, it is also able to shake the tongue while enjoying it. A portion of Pork Belly is accompanied with Lawar Kacang (string bean) and a little grated coconut. Each portion of Pork Belly is sold for IDR 175,000 which is very affordable to all circles. Restaurant Manager, Anom Mayun Perean, said that Pesisi Restaurant is quite spacious with

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a capacity of 70. It offers Balinese and Western menus. Moreover, the combination of Balinese and Western menu offers a taste that makes The Alantara Sanur have an advantage. Other menus include the mixed green salad, seafood satay with chopped spices, yellow fin tartare with raw condiment, chicken in sour coconut milk sauce, tom yum goong, and some others. “We already have tips in the processing of menu, so it can be enjoyed and received by foreign tongue,” he said. Therefore, explained Anom Mayun Perean, tourists eating at Pesisi Restaurant are not only from The Alantara Sanur, but also from other hotels. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Similarly, it offers various types of beverages. “Meeting room is located near the restaurant, so many guests prefer it just to chat or hang out with family and relatives,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015)

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area, held Beach Clean-Up activity on Saturday (Nov. 25). Such social action involving all the employees and tenants with approximately 350 participants is like a panzer moving to clean up the beach area. In addition to plastic waste, the participants also col-

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said General Manager of Discovery Shopping Mall, Bima Putra. Bima Putra said that such beach clean-up is a manifestation of concern for the National Health and reduction of waste in the coastal areas of Bali located on Kuta Beach. “Through this action, we hope to support the tourism sector as well as the success of the Bali provincial government program in achieving the clean and green Bali. And most importantly it can improve relationships with local communities,” he added. Meanwhile, Public Relations of Discovery Shopping Mall, Ida I Dewa Gede Agung, said the beach BTN/bud area of the mall is a favorite place to relax. As a form of awareness lected lots of driftwoods. Such beach cleanup also in- and sharing with the fellows, Disvolved 13 communities in Bali. covery Shopping Mall also held a The morning action was also blood donation event on November filled with Zumba gymnastics 28, 2017. This activity works with guided by instructors. “This ac- Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) involvtivity serves as a forum to share ing the management, tenant and as well as a form of concern for visitors in the activities featuring others, especially for the area of the theme ‘Blood for Life.’ B N (BTN/015) Bali and Indonesia in general,”

n commemoration of 46th Anniversary of KORPRI which falls on November 29, 2017, KORPRI PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (Persero) Bali Region, Inaya Putri Bali, Inna Grand Bali Beach (Grand Inna Bali Beach, Inna Bali Beach Resort dan Inna Bali Beach Garden), Grand Inna Kuta, Inna Sindhu Beach and Inna Bali Heritage organized several competitions such as Bed Making Competition, Coffee Barista, Juggling, Chess and Table Tennis held from 13 November 2017 to 20 November 2017. Inna Grand Bali Beach

came out as the overall Winner and also entitled to the KORPRI Cups PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (Persero ) 2017. Picture shows: Chairman of the union (KORPRI) of Inna Grand Bali Beach, I Made Suena handed over the trophy to the management: GM Grand Inna Bali Beach, Ms. IGK. Ayu Ariani and GM Inna Bali Beach Resort, Mr. I Made Asawijaya witnessed by Chairman of central union “KORPRI Pusat PT HIN” Mr. I Nyoman Sumartana at Grand Inna Bali Beach. B N (BTN/015)

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Cepuk Hand Woven Cloth Cepuk are a type of K ain beautiful and intricate-

ly woven cloth from Nusa Penida that are characterized by their diamond shaped motifs and in the past most were dyed a particular kind of red. Cepuk are still made using natural materials and processes -from the spinning of the yarn to the dying and weaving. There are several different kinds of cepuk cloth that are meant to be worn for particular types of ceremony in order to mystically protect the wearer from different dangers. Cepuk kecebung -for example, are meant to be worn to by young women during their tooth filling ceremony, whereas cepuk kurung can be worn anytime. Originally kain cepuk were only worn under other types of woven cloth but this practice has all but vanished over time. Cepuk (and Rangrang cloths that are also from Nusa Penida) have become popular with people from outside of Bali. B N

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December 8 - 21, 2017

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DTW Badung DTW Pandawa beach, DTW Taman Ayun, DTW Uluwatu, DTW Sangeh, Balawista Pantai Kuta

December 8 - 21, 2017

DENPASAR In the City

Denpasar Organizes Yoga Asanas Competition

Mount Agung Eruption, Denpasar Municipality Prepares Main Post

The Anker Wreck

Shiva Park, the Icon of Gilimanuk

Students of elementary and junior high school are performing yoga poses at Yoga Asanas Competition in Denpasar City.

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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

GIANYAR

The Center of Art

ianyar district government has implemented programs having been launched by the Ministry of Tourism. This was delivered by the Head of Gianyar Tourism Office, Anak Agung Ari Brah-

Acting Division Head of Internalization and Tourism Awareness Development, Ministry of Tourism, Arum Damarintyas, plants trees in the parking lot of Monkey Forest.

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December 8 - 21, 2017

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eluang Sari is a small delta area with a mangrove forest located in Tanjung just across frothe marine recreation area of Benao Harbou. The area is

a 35-minute drive from the airport and a short boat ride from Benoa harbour. Deluang Sari is one of Bali’s sea turtle breeding grounds and conservation facilites have

island’ IE Bali, meet up in Deluan Sari to voluntarily clean up the beach and the conservation facilities as well as take part in

a small awareness campaign about the need to maintain the natural environment while in holiday. If you are holidaying in Bali, Deluang Sari is a great destination to check out.

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

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December 8 - 21, 2017

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Workshop on Gender Sensitization and Women Empowerment

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