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Total area of 38000 square meter of land is nestled in Tanjung Balangan; on the beach, white sand, magnificent cave, cliffs ocean view. And Airport in distance is blinking with lights. New Kuta Resort and …

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Omen in Balinese Point of View
Thu, 24/07/08 – 15:08 | No Comment
Omen in Balinese Point of View

Omen, a concept that can be found in every civilization around the globe. Some people believe it, some do not but each civilization has its own version of omen and develops their own way in …

10 of the World’s Best Honeymoon Spots
Wed, 23/07/08 – 19:33 | 4 Comments
10 of the World’s Best Honeymoon Spots

Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding, but every couple looks forward to the days after the ceremony when they embark on their first vacation as a married couple – the honeymoon. The stress of …

Balinese Civilization and Three Sages from Java
Wed, 23/07/08 – 16:21 | No Comment
Balinese Civilization and Three Sages from Java

The development of Balinese civilization has a quite long history. The first evidences of human appearance in Bali date back to the Stone Age, tens of thousands years ago, with the founding of few artifacts …

Nusa Penida : The Golden Egg of Bali
Tue, 22/07/08 – 16:55 | One Comment
Nusa Penida : The Golden Egg of Bali

Not many people know that Bali has a part (district) at south-east side consisting three islands. The biggest one is named Nusa Penida. The smaller island is called Nusa Lembongan and the smallest one is …

History and New Leader of Bali
Mon, 21/07/08 – 12:16 | One Comment
History and New Leader of Bali

The victory of duo, Mangku Pastika and Puspayoga in governor election of Bali, not just give the island of Bali new leaders but also, for the first time, Balinese who had been lived outside Bali …

Hanging Out a la Balinese
Sun, 20/07/08 – 8:08 | One Comment
Hanging Out a la Balinese

Late in the afternoon, when the farmers had just arrived home from the rice fields, when the factory workers ride home on their motorcycles, and when the children take bath after more than three hours …

About Getting Married in Bali
Sat, 19/07/08 – 14:02 | No Comment
About Getting Married in Bali

According to the law No.1 of 1974 concerning marriage in Indonesia Canticle 2(1): “Marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned”. Generally, …

Getting Married in Bali
Thu, 17/07/08 – 8:33 | No Comment
Getting Married in Bali

People all over the world consider Bali is a true paradise. Beside leisure and relaxation, Bali also offers many beautiful and romantic location for those in love to experience a unique wedding. Bali is the …

Ubud’s Royal Cremation
Wed, 16/07/08 – 20:23 | One Comment
Ubud’s Royal Cremation

More than 15.000 people witnessed the royal cremation ceremony of the head of Ubud’s royal family. this grand cremation ceremony needed almost three months of preparation, hundreds of workers, exorbitant budget, and tons …

Naga Banda
Tue, 15/07/08 – 16:47 | 4 Comments
Naga Banda

The royal cremation of the Ubud royal family head Tjokorda Gde Agung Suyasa, who died in March after a long illness, and lesser royal Tjokorda Gde Raka who also died in March, which is held …

Childhood Pastime: Catching Dragonflies
Mon, 14/07/08 – 15:29 | No Comment
Childhood Pastime: Catching Dragonflies

Back in my childhood days, Rice fields in Bali produced not just rice but also important sources of animal protein such as eels, fish and dragonflies, sometimes frog also added into this category. From all …

Wrath of the Deity
Sun, 13/07/08 – 11:17 | 3 Comments
Wrath of the Deity

Thousands of religious ceremonies that are held by Balinese each year for centuries give the island of Bali a unique characteristic; bring visitors to the island; drain the resources and savings of them who perform …

Bali’s Cultural Landscape
Fri, 11/07/08 – 17:06 | One Comment
Bali’s Cultural Landscape

Here is a write up on Bali’s cultural landscape prepared by Directorate General of History and Archaeology of Bali, that is submitted to UNESCO in accordance with World Heritage Program. I hope this writing can …

Sunrise at Serangan Island
Thu, 10/07/08 – 20:17 | No Comment
Sunrise at Serangan Island

Serangan is a small island that lies off the Balinese coastline just south of Sanur and has long played an important role in local religious history. Despite its size, there are actually four temple compounds …

Jegog in Bali Art Festival
Thu, 10/07/08 – 14:04 | One Comment
Jegog in Bali Art Festival

Jegog is Jembrana’s traditional musical instrument. This instrument consist several sizes of bamboo tubes that are lined up inside a wooden frame. The name of Jegog its self is taken from the biggest instrumental component …

Electing a Leader
Wed, 9/07/08 – 17:56 | No Comment
Electing a Leader

Today, Balinese hold an election that elects the leader of Bali for the next five years. Election as a mean to determine the future leader is not a new thing in Bali. In some areas …

Pura Dalem Jawa (Langgar Temple)
Tue, 8/07/08 – 17:07 | One Comment
Pura Dalem Jawa (Langgar Temple)

Out of more than 20,000 thousand temples in Bali, Pura Dalem Jawa in Bunutin village, in Bangli regency has its unique characteristic that cannot be found in any other temples in Bali. Not just …

Warung Murni, Ubud
Mon, 7/07/08 – 16:45 | One Comment
Warung Murni, Ubud

Situated above the famous campuhan (the meeting of two rivers) of Ubud, Warung Murni which was opened in 1974, claimed to be Ubud’s first real restaurant and it remains first in the hearts …

Let Others Define You
Sat, 5/07/08 – 17:45 | No Comment
Let Others Define You

There is a traditional Balinese values that keeps disturbing me lately which seems to “conflict” with the value that spread globally nowadays. When I say the word “conflict”, it is based on my sole opinion. …

Through the Eyes of Balinese High Priest:The Wedding in Hindu (Balinese) Religion
Sat, 5/07/08 – 9:32 | One Comment
Through the Eyes of Balinese High Priest:The Wedding in Hindu (Balinese) Religion

Here is a good articles on wedding by Balinese high priest Sri Bhagawan Dwija Warsa Nawa Sandi from Buleleng regency, without further ado here is the words of Bhagawan Dwija
THE WEDDING IN HINDU (BALINESE) …

Social and Political Critic in Traditional Balinese Drama Performance
Thu, 3/07/08 – 19:24 | No Comment
Social and Political Critic in Traditional Balinese Drama Performance

In Balinese drama performance social and political critics have been an indispensable part of a performance. Social and political critic can be found in all kind of traditional drama performance, from Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) …

Ngelawang at Bali Art Festival
Wed, 2/07/08 – 18:01 | No Comment
Ngelawang at Bali Art Festival

On June 28th, at 10.00 in the morning Art Center was filled with visitors. Men-women, young-old, and native-foreigners seemed never want to blink their eyes as if they did not want to miss a thing …

Tritha Luhur Uluwatu
Wed, 2/07/08 – 12:20 | 3 Comments
Tritha Luhur Uluwatu

Celebrate your love with a luxurious wedding created in signature Tirtha style overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean from a spectacular clifftop location. For the ultimate in romance our wedding packages include a wedding ceremony, party …

Dealing with Rat a la Balinese
Wed, 2/07/08 – 8:14 | 3 Comments
Dealing with Rat a la Balinese

Rat infestation has become worldwide problem that happen in all parts of the world and no wonder every civilization has their own way in dealing with rat. If Germans have their Pied Piper of Hamelin, …

Female Gamelan Group
Mon, 30/06/08 – 16:05 | No Comment
Female Gamelan Group

When the gong kebyar composition first appeared in Northern Bali with the avant-garde villages such as Bungkulan, Jagaraga and villages at its vicinity in 1915, No one ever dreamed that this genre of Balinese gamelan …

Temple and Society
Sat, 28/06/08 – 18:11 | No Comment
Temple and Society

Temple and societies in Bali has a unique bond in which a temple serves as part of identity of a society. All traditional Balinese social unit from households to kingdoms, possess their own temples where …

Pre-wedding photography
Sat, 28/06/08 – 13:18 | 2 Comments
Pre-wedding photography

Pre-wedding photography, nowadays, has become important part of a wedding since the beauty of pre wedding photos will increase the beauty and exclusivity of your wedding cards or wedding souvenirs. To enhance the beauty of …

Fate of Kulkul
Thu, 26/06/08 – 20:15 | One Comment
Fate of Kulkul

Before we proceed to the fate of kulkul, in present days, it is better to shed some light on what the kulkul is. Kulkul is Balinese wooden slit gong. It is made of long, hollowed-out …

Balinese Cultural Congress I: Do not Let Bali lose its Identity
Tue, 24/06/08 – 16:45 | One Comment
Balinese Cultural Congress I: Do not Let Bali lose its Identity

Many people agree that Bali has interesting culture and art. They love to see all the art and cultural products from the fine arts to the dance and from shadow puppet to traditional drama performance. …

Another Version of Pandanus War
Mon, 23/06/08 – 12:02 | 2 Comments
Another Version of Pandanus War

Makare-kare or war by using thorny pandanus leaves is not just belong to Tenganan Pagringsingan village; its sister village, Tenganan Dauh Tukad which located o the west side of crystal clear water on the south …

Beach Wedding at Kayumanis Private Villa Nusa Dua
Sun, 22/06/08 – 8:53 | One Comment
Beach Wedding at Kayumanis Private Villa Nusa Dua

Purposely designed as the perfect private and contemporary retreat, Kayumanis is also the ideal setting for intimate and personalized weddings. From airport transfers to table settings, accommodations to special entrées, Kayumanis is prepared …

Through the Eyes of Balinese High Priest:Nyepi for UNFCCC
Fri, 20/06/08 – 17:03 | No Comment
Through the Eyes of Balinese High Priest:Nyepi for UNFCCC

At first I want to include this article under the headline “Through the Eyes of Researcher” but since this article was written a Balinese high priest Sri Bhagawan Dwija Warsa Nawa Sandi from Buleleng …

Mask Dance and Religion
Wed, 18/06/08 – 16:34 | No Comment
Mask Dance and Religion

Balinese dances, dance dramas and music and all kind of arts at first in Bali are not art for art’s sake. All choreography, compositions and adances are ultimately rooted in religion. And masked dance is …

What to Take in A Bad Weather
Tue, 17/06/08 – 15:36 | No Comment
What to Take in A Bad Weather

The weather in Bali in recent days changes very quickly. Sometimes it was very hot then the other days was very cold. The drastic change of weather sometimes disturbs our immune system so our body …

Your Weekly Dose of Beauty: Series of Beauties
Tue, 17/06/08 – 14:36 | One Comment
Your Weekly Dose of Beauty: Series of Beauties

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Tenganan’s Ferris Wheel
Sat, 14/06/08 – 13:48 | One Comment
Tenganan’s Ferris Wheel

Annual Usaba Sambah Festival (a grand festival which is held in the fifth month of Tenganan’s traditional calendar) in Tenganan Pangrisingan village is not just offers the well-known adrenaline-rising ritual such as makare-karean (a duel …

Bali Art Festival 2008
Fri, 13/06/08 – 16:04 | 4 Comments
Bali Art Festival 2008

Tomorrow, Saturday (6/14/08) Bali Art Festival, a month-long festival participated by all regencies in the province of Bali and from other provinces in Indonesia and several foreign participants, like USA, Korea, Japan, Australia, will be …

Game of Thief: Maling-Malingan
Thu, 12/06/08 – 13:03 | One Comment
Game of Thief: Maling-Malingan

Each culture that flourish around the globe has its own way in dealing with thief, some cultures use harsh punishment, other use social sanction such as excommunication but the inhabitants of Tenganan village in Bali …

Wiwaha Bali Wedding Chapel
Wed, 11/06/08 – 19:49 | One Comment
Wiwaha Bali  Wedding Chapel

We created a masterpiece appropriate for a meaningful, memorable and unparalleled wedding venue situated atop a picturesque cliff overlooking the fantastic Indian Ocean scenery. Conceptualized in a modern Balinese design, the Wiwaha is a perfect …

Amandari, Ubud, Bali
Tue, 10/06/08 – 20:40 | No Comment
Amandari, Ubud, Bali

Amandari is an upcountry retreat perched on an escarpment high above the winding Ayung River gorge in Ubud – Bali. Amandari lies adjacent to the village of Kedewatan and close by Ubud, Bali’s vibrant art …