Galungan, a Christmas for Balinese will soon come. And if you happen to visit Bali on Galungan day you will be hailed by thousands of Penjor along the roadside all over of Bali.
What is …
Offerings are the most visible way of Balinese in expressing their devotion to God. They make various offering for various ceremony range from the simple daily offering to the gigantic Sarad that is used in …
By Marwaan Macan-Markar
TENGANAN, Bali, Indonesia , Dec 19, 2007 (IPS) – When they next harvest the the terraced paddy fields on a gently sloping hill, the farmers in this village will reinforce a tradition that …
The Bali way of Reducing Green House Gas Emission By Doing Nothing
December 2007
During the opening of the 13th session of the Conference of Parties to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a very …
Puri Agung Karangasem was built at the end of the 19th century by Anak Agung Agung Gede Jelantik, King of Karangasem and the first Stedeholder in Bali for the Dutch Regime. It was later renovated …
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Laos is one of the best bargains in Southeast Asia—and that’s saying something, since most countries there are relatively cheap for travelers. Because tourism is only beginning to make inroads in Laos, visitors …
A Tribute to Anak Agung Gde Mandera and Gusti Made Sengog
The Greatest Legong Teachers and Musician of Peliatan, Bali
As the title suggest, this event is to commemorate two great Legong teachers from Peliatan that is …
Gambang orchestra is a set of metalophone-liked pentatonic instrument that is used in cremation ceremony. The children Gambang troupe Tulak Baya of Bambang Village, Bangli regency in Bali Arts Festival 2007 perform several compositions such …
Citra Wistara Cakepung troupe was established in Buda Keling, Karangasem Regency in 1922 by the late Ida Wayan Oka Targi. Cakepung is a folk performance that is performed in relation with birth, wedding, cremation and …
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings …
A herd-boy, name Rare Angon once made a shadow puppet out of banana-leaf while he was herding cows in the rice fields. The puppet represented a very beautiful woman, but he made it from his …
Rotaract Projects: Help Nyoman Kanca
Appeal for Funding to Send Nyoman Kanca to Adelaide, Australia for an operation in 2007 at the Australian Cranifacial Unit.
The South Australian Government provides the operation, accomodation at the hospital and …
In 1904, when most of Bali still ruled by native princes and wrapped in medieval splendor little touched by the outside, W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp, the first foreign artist to visits Bali, landed on the north coast …
Santi Mandala Villa & Spa is set in 3.5 hectares of hillside garden, located on the outskirts of Ubud and superbly positioned facing a breathtaking view of Tanaraga Giri Lake, rice paddies, and tropical greenery. …
Since the 1930’s Bali has been the premier destination for celebrities and noted personalities who were inspired by the island as a place of sensuality, mystery, romance, and adventure. Bali continues to be an artistic …
Bring your kids and celebrate Easter @ Bali Collection, Nusa Dua
Saturday, 7th April 2007
3 – 7 PM
Block C Bali Collection, Nusa Dua
(Near Nusa Dua beach)
Join a lot of competition such us:
coloring competition
drawing competition
eggs hunting
eggs eating …
In Bali the honeymoon usually precedes the wedding; the average boy in love with a girl makes his marriage arrangements directly with her, and outside his father, perhaps, and a few friends from he …
The tradition is performed on Ngembak Geni Day, the day following Nyepi, or the Hindu Day of Silence, which fell on Tuesday at Banjar Kaja, Sesetan.
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007, 7.30 PM onwards
Artists: Reel People, Shapes.
Thursday, March 8th, 2007, 7.30 PM onwards
Artists: Jorge Diaz, Lica Cecato.
Friday, March 9th, 2007, 7.30 PM onwards
Artists: Lica Cecato, The Hipstones.
Saturday, March 10th, 2007, 7.30 PM …
Leave behind the hustle & bustle of south Bali. Come discover the serenity of north Bali.
Taman Lily’s Bungalow’s and Restaurant is located in central Lovina Beach, Kalibukbuk, North Bali. Taman Lily’s Bungalow’s and Restaurant located …
Swiss-Belhotel Bay View seated on a unique hill top location on Nusa Dua Hill, Taman Mumbul, guarantees that all suites command unobstructed views over Nusa Dua Beach, Benoa Bay and Mount Agung. Swiss-Belhotel Bay View …
The Annual Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies is now being held in Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua and hosted by APJII, the Indonesian Internet Service Provider Association. This ten-day long summit …
Artini Cottages is one of the most comfortable Ubud accommodation. Situated in attractive environment of rice fields and quite atmosphere, easy access to many points of interest to reach the volcanic country side which is …
Greetings!
So what has been happening at Contiki Resort Bali?
In one word: MORE.
The past few months have seen a number of exciting developments within the Resort with all outlets having had some fine tuning of aesthetics …
For Balinese, security is a vital aspect of life especially the security of religious ceremony, to ensure the security of their religious ceremony, a traditional security force called pecalang. The word “pecalang” is derived from …
Uluwatu Resort is located at Suluban village in Uluwatu area, just 35 minutes from Bali International Airport. Uluwatu Resort is an idyllic home to hide out in natural surroundings. This uniquely designed hotel is built …
In accordance with the celebration of Valentine day, today’s article will talk nothing but love and to ensure that this article will talk nothing but love, I will not write anything, instead, I invite you …
The Bli Bli Residence location is ideal for easy access to all the beaches, shops and the best restaurants Bali has to offer. 15 min. drive from Bali International Airport, 8 min. drive to Kuta …
Balinese dance, music, painting, sculpture, and drama are well known around the globe. Unfortunately, Balinese traditional literature does not enjoy so much attention and admiration, known only to cultural researchers and of course by …
For Balinese cockfighting is not just a game, it is a social activity with complex system that an outsider will find it difficult to understand but for Balinese it is run in their blood. …
Bali Golf and Country Club & Wantilan Golf Villas, Nusa Dua is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Jellard as General Manager effective March 1, 2007.
Bruce, who hails from New Zealand, brings some 30 …
The beauty of Bali is not only limited to the land, but also extends to the underwater world that surrounds the island. Visiting diving enthusiasts have the opportunity to experience some impressive sites that promise …
Makare-karean or war by using thorny pandanous leaves is an indigenous war dance of Tenganan Pagringsingan village. Tenganan Pegeringsingan is a traditional Bali Aga (Proto Bali) village is situated at Manggis district, regency of Karangasem …
Finding the center of a village in Bali is an easy task, you only need to spot the distinctive huge dark ragged canopy of the banyan tree that rises head and shoulders above any other …
Place it on the fringe of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches and you have Ahimsa Beach resort. Perfectly positioned, this property is a mere stone’s throw from Bali’s jewel in the crown – …
Balinese believe that good and evil, right and left, gods and demons are banded into two opposing faction, constantly at war but depend on each other as a unity. To counterbalance the healthy influence of …
The sharpest weapon in Bali is not for human, or used by human. Taji, the sharpest and deadliest weapon in Bali is used by a rooster in a cockfighting arena. A taji is a tiny, …
Balinese society is based on a strong patriarchal system. Son inherits everything, wealth, debt, religious and social obligations, family temple, and of course obligation to perform cremation ceremony for his parents. Balinese believes that only …
Tampaksiring for Balinese not just offers a magnificent view of terraced rice fields or a splendid temple with excellent architecture but also provides a holy bath place that consists of 23 non forbidden showers (there …
