We are proud to present the new Seminyak Friday Market, taking place every Friday from 9 am to 2 pm in a convivial courtyard setting right in the heart of Semiyak (parking space will also be provided). This event is run and self-managed by a co-operative of more than twenty local, small and independent growers and businesses and was conceived as a way of promoting natural, organic and fair-trade products, for a brighter future in this so beloved island of Bali.

The Seminyak Friday Market provides the opportunity of finding healthier and tastier products within your reach; not only does their local provenience ensure their freshness whilst working with small independent businesses, but it also creates the grounds for finally making ‘natural and organic’ a concrete and affordable choice.

The Seminyak Friday Market offers a wide range of both fresh and dry foods from fruit and vegetables to honey, wine, tea, bread and pastries made from top quality ingredients with a particular attention for both the customers’ and the farmers’ personal fulfilment and satisfaction. This event also gives you the chance to experience first-hand the real difference brought by ‘Seminyak Friday Market’ in other products than edible goods; these include cosmetics, alternative medicinal remedies, spa and body care products, and even children and adult clothing made from natural dyes and cotton.

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Kertalangu Cultural Village, as its slogan says is a new concept destination in Bali. Situated in the middle of the rice field in Sanur area Kertalangu gives a rural nuances yet easily reached from the city center. Strategically located on the By Pass in in Kesiman Kertalangu, Padang Galak, East Denpasar, Kertalangu Cultural village is only 15 minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes drive from the city center.

Kertalangu Cultural Village covers 80 hectares area, houses 16 types of handicraft industries , recreational and tourist facilities, organic farming facilities and rows of rice fields which also serves as jogging track. Upon arrival in this cultural village, gallery and shop selling ornamental plants and earthenware on the side of the thoroughfare greet visitors. There are also an open-air restaurant with a stage and a sound system, workshop center, art market, and other tourism facilities in the main area.

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Few snapshots of sunrises from few places in Bali

Sunrise at Sanur

Cloudy Sunrise at Amed

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Ceningan is the smallest island of Nusa Islands – comprises of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Situated between the Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, 20 km from Bali’s south-east coast, Nusa Ceningan can be reached by boat from Sanur or through a bridge which connects Nusa lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.

Nusa Ceningan offers many tourist attractions such as swallow cave, historical temples that are famous with their cockfighting, the unique seaweed farming and white sand beaches with superb waves for surfing. However one thing that most travel brochure left out when promoting Nusa Ceningan is its magnificent sunset. The photo above will tell you more than my explaination.

As a result, from Chinese immigration to Bali there are some numbers of assimilation products (for the former explanation see on the previous posting). “Uang kepeng” or Chinese coin and ceramics have been discussed in previous article; the others product of the assimilation between Chinese and Balinese culture are Chinese Baris Dance and Pelinggih Ratu Subandar.

Baris Cina / Chinese Baris dance.

One of famous Balinese dance is Baris or warrior dance. There are many kinds of Baris and Chinese Baris is one of them. This dance appeared for the first time in Semawang and Blanjong (Sanur) and it still exists there until now. Semawang and Blanjong were known as harbor where Chinese and other traders hang down.

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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 found on the island and Pura Sakenan is considered one of the holiest sites of worship for Balinese Hindu’s.

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