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M r. Matthias Fehlhaber Birgitt comes along with his wife in order to spend their holiday in Bali. In1998, he came to Bali for the first time, and now he has come to Bali 9 times. This citizen ofGermany was falling in love with Balinese culture. They like to see the uniqueness of Bali. It was

proven by their activities in Bali when they were watched “Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010” in Peninsula-Nusa Dua.This cultural event held for four days, starting from October 15 until October 19, 2010. The main objectiveof the implementation of the Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010 is to maintain and promote the tourist area of Nusa Duaand the Balinese culture that continues to grow in the environment of tourism in Bali and Indonesia ingeneral. “I was impressed watching the art culture in Nusa Dua Fiesta, because the variety of Balinese

culture can be staged in one area. I do not imagine that I can watchthis spectacular performance art”, said Matthias who was the firsttime watched the Nusa Dua Fiesta.

In Bali, he has already visited many places such as Sanur, Jimbaran,Kuta, Tanah Lot and Ubud. He feel enjoy in those places. He admittedthat he was recommended to visit Bali by his friends who live in Sanursince 2003. “My friends talk about Bali. Bali has unique culture andBali is safe place for travelling. The Balinese people are very friendlyand peace to live together”, he said with smiley.

In his opinion, Bali is very good island with rich of culture andbeautiful nature. One thing to be concerned is about the traffic jam inBali especially in Kuta. That problem will be much better if thegovernment could be preventing it. “I think the government should beimproving the road and also developing the public transportation inBali”, he added in the last session of the interview. (BTN/Dewa)

Matthias Fehlhaber Birgitt:

Peace to Live Together his man who met at the event of Nusa Dua Fiesta admitted that hehad a very wonderful time in Bali. He enjoyed all aspects that exist-ing on this island, from its culture, nature, hospitality of the people,

and even the women. It proved when he married a Balinese woman. Fromhis wife, then, he introduced more deeply about the culture of Bali. Itmade him became more impressed with this island which also known asthe island of gods.

“I feel very happy to be here. The cultures are unique, the nature is sobeautiful, and the most interesting is because everyone here is very niceand friendly, even with the strangers. I see this very rare elsewhere, and

therefore I always feellike home when I washere,” he said calmly.

Asked about theevent of Nusa Dua Fies-ta that he attended, hesuggested that kind ofevent should be contin-ued and more organizedbecause the touristswould be very interest-ed to see it. Besides, itwould be also a valueadded to strengthen thetourism of Bali. (BTN/Angga)

Paul Don D’Alvarez:Always Feel Like Home in Bali

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F the world today is dom-inated by fast food as

franchise from the West, then it isdifferent what breakthrough carriedout by the Indonesia Institute ofArts (ISI) Denpasar. With the capa-bility of its networks that hasspread worldwide, it can be said thatISI has now ‘take control’ the world.In other words, the product of Ba-linese culture can now be encoun-tered almost on all continents.

Thus, the Rector of the Indone-sia Institute of Arts (ISI) DenpasarProf. I Wayan Rai said recently inthe local campus. It was not meantto boast. ISI had now expanded itsreach to around the world throughintergovernmental cooperation,embassy, stakeholders, universitiesand so forth.

“On that account, Balinese cul-ture has reached everywhere. Inaddition, the ISI also received doz-ens of foreign students obtaining

ISI ‘Taking Control’ the World

scholarship and those learning attheir own expense,” he said. Suchacculturation created an understand-ing that did not just concern withthe culture itself but also more thanthat, such as about the matter oftourism.

“Well, the existence of foreignstudents in the ISI or in Bali in par-ticular poses an added value to tour-ism promotion because they will tell

honestly and objectively about whatand how Bali is,” said Rai while con-sidering the role of information of for-eign students learning in the ISI relat-ed to the tragedy of Bali blast occurredsome time ago.

In addition, the tens of foreign stu-dents coming from 23 countries werealso introduced to the social life ofBalinese religious community. Theywere invited to participate in devo-tional services at several temples and

to go international. Of course,they should meet a predeterminedstandardization both in the con-text of academic activities and inthe forum of international exhibi-tion.

Getting involved in the globalsphere was certainly not a goodthing. ISI also helped villages inBali that would like to revitalizethe existing art treasure as con-ducted at Sembiran Village, Bule-

leng and so forth. “We do notchange them, but just help give a lit-tle touch so that they would be moreattractive,” said Rai who was accom-panied by Public Relations Officerof ISI Denpasar, Dewi Yulianti.

“We really want that ISI and Ba-linese culture in general will existeverywhere,” added Professor Rai.

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enjoy a social lifein rural communi-ties. “They werevery enthusias-tic,” said Prof.Rai.

The intro-duction was notonly targetingforeign students,local studentswere also giventhe opportunity

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FFECTIVE December 1,2010, PT Angkasa Pura I

(Persero) imposes the increase ofair passenger service rate (PJP2U).Domestic rate of PJP2U or betterknown as domestic airport tax ofthe Ngurah Rai Airport in Den-pasar was adapted from IDR 30,000to IDR 40,000, said General Man-ager of PT Angkasa Pura I (Perse-ro) Ngurah Rai Airport, Heru Le-gowo, recently.

According to him, the tariff ad-justment was implemented in or-der to improve the facilities andservices. His party would contin-ue to develop the airport facilities

Airport Tax at Ngurah Rai AirportIncrease Effective on December 1, 2010E and infrastructure with the aim of

improving the service provision topassengers. “Within the past fewyears, PT Angkasa Pura I has ac-tively performed a repair to the air-port facilities, such as terminals,landing ground, air navigation, andothers requiring great expense,”continued Heru while exemplifyingthe addition of 400 trolleys to 1000.

Heru also added that PJP2Urevenue per day reached IDR 1.2billion. Proceeds of the domestic air-port tax for one day were justaround IDR 200 million or one-sixthof the total revenue. It was said thatthe number of domestic passengers

per day reachedan average of6,000 – 7,000people. “We ex-pect the supportof all parties inorder the perfor-mance of airportservice improve-ments can be re-alized pursuantto the expecta-tion of the ser-vice users,” saidHeru.

Then, relatedto the letter is-sued by Gover-nor of Bali hop-ing a sharing ofIDR 10,000 fromdomestic andIDR 25,000 frominterna t iona lp a s s e n g e r s ,Heru said theproposal wasbeing learned by


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Recreational Park with Swimming Pool and RestaurantTaman Segara Madu comes with the concept of recreational park combining aquatic tourism with the ruralnature and scenic rice fields stretching over 5,000 m2 land supported by a variety of culinary flavors that willprovide convenience for visitors.

This convenience is realized by the combination of an Olympic standard swimming pool with the length of 50meters, width of 25 meters and a depth of 1.95 meters with eight tracks. Besides, it is also equipped with threerecreational swimming pools and children’s oval and circular swimming pool with a sliding, ornamental waterfalls

and bridges. Circular swimming pool for children serves as a playground and training with a depth of 0.4 meter,while the swimming pool itself is equipped with recreational facilities such as tribune, locker, change room, restroom, life guard and pool bar offering a wide selection of delicious food and drinks ready to meet the customersatisfaction.The main restaurant has a standard quality with Western, Chinese, seafood, Indonesian, and Thaimenus with a total of 350 seating capacity. This restaurant is very suitable for supporting various events such aswedding party, birthday party. Two dinning rooms available are air-conditioned Cempaka Restaurant and JempiringLobby Restaurant offering open atmosphere and rice field view.

The Pool Bar offers a variety of fast food and soft drink served at Melati restaurants in the form of Joglopavilion, while the Anggrek Restaurant is equipped with the Internet connection via Wi-Fi with speed at 512kbps for free. In addition, the meeting room is also available with full air conditioning in open andsoothing atmosphere, namely Kamboja room with a capacity of 30 persons and Cempaka room with acapacity of 100 persons.Meanwhile, Another facility is mini market selling any needs of visitorsincluding swim suit, glasses, lifebuoy and also soap, shampoo, tooth paste, skin care lotion, towelsand various snacks.

Taman Segara Madu is strategically located on Denpasar—Tanah Lot route and approximately0.5 km from the Batu Bolong Beach, Canggu. It is a very appropriate choice for tour guides,travel agents, and guests to enjoy lunch, or dinner, especially for those taking the TanahLot sightseeing tours. For convenience of visitors, it is supported by two spaciousparking lots, namely in front of the entrance and across the premises with a capacityof 100 units of motorcycles and 50 cars. Safety of visitors’ vehicle is assured as managed and served by friendly and polite employees asa major commitmentto customer satisfaction.

MBIENCE of fun bike, Sun-day (Nov 7) was indeed dif-

ferent from similar event in the pre-vious weeks. Most participants join-ing the activity were governmentofficials of Bali, outside Bali and thecentral government. “Through ahealthy bike let’s make Denpasar aclean, comfortable, safe and healthycity,” said Denpasar Mayor IB RaiDharmawijaya Mantra in the midstof fun bike activity in front of BajraSandhi Monument, Renon Den-pasar.

The fun bike event in the seriesof the World Town Planning Day2010 was released by Regional Sec-retary of Bali Nyoman Yasa. It tookthe route from Renon heading forWerdhapura Sanur. The sportingactivity was also participated by

Fun Bike to Socialize World Town Planning DayDirector General of Spatial Plan-ning Ministry of Public WorksImam Ernawi, Mayor of Banjarma-sin H. Yudhi Wahyuni, DeputyMayor of Denpasar IGN Jaya Nega-ra, Secretary of Denpasar Munici-pality AAN Rai Iswara, and Chair-man of Commission B of DenpasarHouse Eko Supriadi.

Rai Mantra added that celebra-tion of the World Town Planningposed the first step towards social-ization of spatial planning. By thesocialization it was expected toarouse the public awareness aboutthe importance of safe and conve-nient Spatial Planning as well aspromoting the interests of theGreen City planning intelligently,added Rai Mantra. (BTN/015)

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KA Sulaksana, the windsur-fer from the Island of the

Gods, had struggled for the repu-tation of Bali and Indonesia in theworld forum for many times. In thematter of dedication and loyalty toBali, no one could parallel to thegentleman born in Sanur on April29, 1971. Therefore, it would not bean exaggeration if Oka, as he wasfamiliarly greeted, was consideredto have mental determination be-coming an athlete model of Bali.

This son of a fisherman on Sa-nur Beach was often competing inthe national and internationalchampionships and able to demon-strate outstanding achievements.This year he competed in the

Oka Sulaksana Competes inthe Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games

Oka Sulaksana

Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. Inwindsurfing branch, Oka is oftenpersuaded by foreign parties to beathlete and coach. Oka had beenasked by Singapore, Malaysia and

other neighboring Asian countriesto be an athlete and coach with amuch larger income. However, thoseoffers were rejected by Oka who firstlearned windsurfing from a Germantourist on Sanur Beach.

Determination of Oka to defendBali was considered by DeputyGovernor of Bali AA Puspayoga asa major capital and force in achiev-ing outstanding performance. Hisdetermination had given self-confi-dence, trust and stability to Oka inhis effort to provide the best for Bali.

Oka Sulaksana was one of the274 Indonesian athletes getting in-volved in the Guangzhou AsianGames in China. He was relied topresent gold medal in the mistralwindsurfing of his flagship. Oka wasthe Indonesian flag bearer at theopening ceremony of 2008 BeijingOlympics. Besides, he had also ap-peared in the 1996 Atlanta Olym-pics, 2000 Sydney Olympics and2004 Athens Olympics.

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n hearing these expres-sions, children then run

helter-skelter regardless of the dan-ger impeding in front them. Thereis a child jumping over the wall com-pound, running into the house andthen lock the door, while some oth-ers climb up the trees nearby asthey are so scared. Meanwhile, thebarong bangkung (barong in theform of huge she-pig) does not wantto lose its target and keeps on pur-suing them.

When the children are missingfrom its presence, this black bar-ong is only grunting and occasion-ally showing off while luring thechildren to go out. In the meantime,its gamelan music accompanimentnamed batel keeps on being playedso that the show becomes more at-tractive. If the barong bangkungoften chases the children, so thebarong bangkung is also hunted bymany organizers for a show.

Thus, the uniqueness of bar-ong bangkung art show held dur-

Barong Bangkung Keeps onPursuing Its ’Prey’Ciiiiiiiiiiiit tahCit ...., Cit ...., Citah barong bangkung !!!!!!!

GALIVANTING SHOW - Barong bangkung is absorbed in dancing.

ing the period of Galungan to Kun-ingan festivity. By and large, thebarong show is habitually per-formed for 15 days starting fromtwo days prior to Galungan (pen-yajaan) until Manis Kuningan (De-cember 5-9, 2010). In its show, theart of barong bangkung is reallydifferent from other traditional Ba-linese performing arts. It does notrequire special stage, but it per-forms the show from one house’sentrance to another commonlyknown as ngelawang or gallivant-ing show.

Virtually every single region inBali has an art tradition of barongbangkung. By performing the bar-ong bangkung, the Hindu commu-nity in Bali believe they will be freefrom evil forces. Barong bangkunghas function to neutralize (nyomya)the evil forces into good forces.Yet, there are also people organiz-ing the show just to please theirgrandchildren at the feast of thevictory of dharma (truth) against

adharma (untruth).However, most people in the re-

gion of Tabanan believe that by per-forming barong bangkung show,their pregnant she-pig cattle willgive birth to many piglets. In theregion of Ubud Gianyar, the pres-ence of barong bangkung will be-come an interesting spectacle fortourists. Meanwhile, in the regionof Badung and Denpasar, the art ofbarong bangkung is usually dancedby adults. Then, at Gulingan Villagethe barong bangkung is played bytwo generations, namely childrenand the adults.

In the gallivanting show, peo-ple do not only present the barongbangkung, but also other barongslike barong macan (barong in theform of tiger), barong landung (tallChinese couple) and some others.These days, the gallivating show isalso commonly undertaken at ho-tels specifically intended for tour-ists. Bali Provincial Governmentthrough the annual Bali Arts Festi-val (BAF) regularly organizes thegallivanting show as an effort topreserve the tradition.

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AME of Bali has gone inter-national. Parliament Chair-

man of the People’s Republic ofChina, Mr. Wu Bangguo, really ad-mired Bali. Even, when he made thefirst state visit to Indonesia, Mr. Wudeliberately chose to come down inBali first. Mr. Wu paid a visit in Balifor two days and then flew to Jakar-ta to hold a meeting with PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono, coun-terpart Parliament Chairman Marsu-ki Ali and Chairman of the People’sConsultative Assembly Taufik Kie-mas in relation to commemorate the60 years of diplomatic relations be-tween Indonesia and China.

In China, Bali Known as Paradise IslandN During his stay in Bali, Mr. Wu

had held a meeting with Governorof Bali Made Mangku Pastika. Inhis meeting, Mr. Wu revealed thatin his first visit to Indonesia he de-liberately chose Bali because thename of Bali was currently verypopular in China. In China, Bali wasknown as the Island of Paradise,he praised.

On the second day, Mr. Wu hada visit to Ubud, exactly to Bali’s re-nowned painter Ida Bagus Markaat Mas Village and then to the Mu-seum of Fine Art Gallery owned byNyoman Rudana at Peliatan, Ubud.In addition, he also made his time

T is not a new thing thatclean w a t e r

becomes a problem in urban areas.Related to this issue, Deputy Di-rector General of Waterworks Bu-reau, Tokyo Metropolitan Govern-ment, Mr. Yujiro Mori would helprealize the urban waterworks sys-tem on this Island of the Gods. Suchreadiness was delivered when Mr.Mori made a visit to Bali on Mon-day (Nov 8) received by Governorof Bali Made Mangku Pastika.

During the visit, Mr. Mori wasaccompanied by Senior Director ofCompany Planning CoordinationDivision of Tokyo Suido ServicesCo., Ltd. Mr. Nobuo Matusuda, se-nior staff of Facilities Planning Sec-tion, General Division, Mr. Masahi-ro Matsuo and Project FormulationAdvisor of JICA Indonesia Office

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to visit the complex of Garuda Wis-nu Kencana, Jimbaran.

According to Mr. Wu, Chinesepeople were very familiar with Balias Paradise Island. Emotional close-ness and cultural relations betweenChina and Bali played importantrole in opening a broader relation-ship. On that account, heconvincethat the Chinese government wouldencourage an increasing number ofChinese tourists to Bali from cur-rently about 200,000 people to dou-ble in years to come. Currently, therewas a trend among the Chinese cit-izens where they chose Bali as their

honeymoon destination, he add-ed.

Meanwhile, Governor of Baliexpressed his profound gratitudeand happiness of government andthe people of Bali for the visit ofMr. Wu as Chairman of the Chi-nese Parliament to Bali. The gov-ernor also described about the con-dition of Bali tourism and close re-lationship between Bali and Chi-na. Lately, the governor said, suchrelationship progressively in-creased in harmony with the riseof the Indonesia-China relations.

Enhancement of the relation-

ship was marked by the increasedtrade between Bali and China, thepresence of big companies invest-ing their capital in Bali’s electricitysector and company from ChenZhen that helped realize Bali asGreen Province.

The meeting of Mr. Wu withGovernor Mangku Pastika on No-vember 6-7 was ended with the ex-change of souvenirs. Governorgave a statue of Goddess Sri madeof perforated coins and Bali Tour-ism guidebook, while Mr. Wu con-ferred a set of Chinese ceramics. (BTN/015)B N

Mrs. Keiko Kitamura.Mr. Mori explained that the Bu-

reau of Waterworks System, TokyoUrban Government was a localgovernment-owned company hav-ing a wealth of experience in man-aging the waterworks system forready-to-drink clean water for over100 years. Great achievement ded-icated by the subsidiary Water-works Bureau was its ability to pro-vide clean drinking water that couldbe drunk directly and the ability tocope with leaks in the drinking wa-ter supply network of around 80percent in 1995 to only 3 percent atpresent.

With the ability of knowledge,technology and experience, Mr.Mori had confidence to providecontribution to the reduction inleakage on urban drinking water

networks in Bali. For that purpose,Mr. Mori expected to establish ajoint development of waterworkssystem for ready-to-drink cleanwater to Bali.

Governor of Bali Pastika saidthat armed with the great achieve-ment owned by the Tokyo Water-works Bureau, the Bali ProvincialGovernment wanted to cooperatebecause of the provision of cleanwater posed a priority in povertyalleviation efforts towards the real-ization of millennium developmentgoals (MDGs).

Likewise, the governor addedthere were three regions in Bali cur-rently in urgent need of ready-to-drink clean water either for the com-munity and tourists, namely the cityof Denpasar, Gianyar and BadungRegency. (BTN/015)

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Minister of Transportation. How-ever, Heru said his party did notwant to overstep the authority ofthe Minister of Transportation togive further clarification. (BTN/bud)

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The theme of IBMF of this year isVasudhaiva Kutumbakam living inpeace, love and harmony.Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam meansthat the whole world is one familyfor the integrity of the worldcommunity and the realization ofa new world based on theawareness that we are one familyliving on one earth under one skyand one human race. IBMF aimsto share knowledge,understanding and experience ofmeditation and techniques amongthe participants.

This activity brought in 12speakers. Some of them were IdaPedanda Sebali Tianyar with thetopic ‘The Greatest Happiness IsTogetherness,’ Margot Anand andKetut Arsana with the topic ‘BaliSpirituality and their Contributionto the World and others.’

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his wild plant habituallygrows well in cool ambience

as in the midst of plantation likecoffee, clove or cacao and nearwater gutter. Since it grows wildly,it can be ensured that people arenot necessary to spray or fertilizeit. Compared to other vegetables,this one is relatively safe to con-sume as it grows naturally.

Fern or pakis in Balinese lan-guage is one of the favorite vege-tables for Balinese community.When we trace back the history ofBalinese ancient kingdom, there isa unique story related to this ferntips. It is said the passionate expe-dition to conquer and unite otherkingdoms across the archipelagomade by Gajah Mada from Majap-ahit Kingdom in East Java drovehim to make a visit to BedahuluKingdom in Bali. In addition to beprotected by strong chief ministerKebo Iwa, the King was alsoknown to have supernatural pow-er. Strangely, the King Bedahulu

A Trick behind Delicacy of Fern TipsNature has been very kind. It provides incredible garden of vegetables for human beings. Some are cultivated

while some others are left to grow wild. One of them is fern. Its tip or unrolling frond has been taken advantagefor vegetable or consume directly as fresh salad.

T was said to be pig-headed and noone dared or was allowed to seeit.

In order to make sure about theking’s head, Gajah Mada attempt-ed to find out using precise trick.He ordered to be served with in-tact fern vegetable with the lengthof one fathom. Probably, the royalcook should work hard to look forthis ingredient to a local forest atthat time. The side dish requestedwas in the form of chicken intes-tine accompanied by unferment-ed toddy drink. Additionally, thedrink should be served in a jointof bamboo. With those servings,he was ready to eat before theking. And by doing so, GajahMada was easy to see the face ofthe King of Bedahulu. In responseto this, the King might not kill theenvoy of the King of Majapahitand moreover the mentioned per-son was enjoying his food. Bythis way, Gajah Mada attainedfresh information about the king.

Up to these days, Balinesepeople remain to consume thisfern vegetable. They have a widerange of vegetable servings madefrom this ‘wild’ ingredient suchlawar paku misi nyawan (fernserved with bee hive), stir-fry fern,urab pakis lan kacang barak(fern and red bean served inspiced with grated coconut) andso forth. The fern ingredient hereis unnecessary to select from thelong one. The urab pakis, for in-stance, can take advantage of or-dinary fern or Balinese call it pakunasi.

To prepare this urab pakisvegetable, simply take 1 string ofyoung fern tips or unrolling frond,100g red bean and 1 cup of baked-grated coconut. Then, makeground spices consisting of 6cloves shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 1slice of turmeric, 1 slice of galan-gal, 1 slice aromatic ginger, ½ tspof coriander, ½ tsp of pepper and1 tsp of salt. Similarly, prepare 2

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tbsp of cookingoil, 1 tbsp offried shallot and1 tbsp chili (lasttwo ingredientsused for top-ping). Then,take and cleansethe young fern and red bean. Boilthem differently until cooked or totaste. Stir-fry the ground spicesuntil smelling fragrant and take out.Ultimately, mix the fern and red beanwith spices, grated coconut as wellas fried shallot and chili for top-ping. Now, they are ready to serve.However, you do not need to gazeup when savoring it is they not

ach region in Indonesiahas different delicacy

pursuant to surrounding environ-ment providing the ingredients andtradition maintained. Bali, for in-stance, has lawar. It has been re-nowned and tasted by the tongueof foreign tourists. Hot spices sup-ported by a variety of tubers andthinly-chopped vegetables like theyoung coconut shell, string bean,grated coconut or young papayawill kindle the appetite from the be-ginning until the end. Then,chopped meat such as pork, beef,chicken, duck or others are usedas the main ingredient, and it givesthe name of the lawar itself. Thislawar delicacy is over and overagain introduced in every occasionof traditional culinary event.

At villages, the ngelawar(preparation of lawar) tradition isbegun by togetherness. Villagersusually slaughter a pig or the likeand prepare the dishes collective-ly for special occasions such aspersonal life-cycle rituals or tem-ple anniversary. From early in themorning, they have been ready togo by bringing along a sharp knife.Few moments later, the choppingboards turn crowded soundingtek...tek…tek…tek goes on andon. Some prepare spices and veg-

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etables, while the others slice thin-ly the meat in use. In essence, thepebat or kitchen department is verybusy.

Meanwhile, when celebratingthe Galungan and Kuningan fes-tivity, Balinese people (Hindu) mayjoin the collective slaughter knownas mepatung while food prepara-tion is undertaken individually. Thishas something to do with slightlydifferent tastes and interests. Thefood is prepared for filling someoblations other than for consump-tion. Their food habitually consist

of lawar, satay, komoh (clear soup),urutan (sausage), skin crackers,tum (chopped meat mix with spicesand then steamed) and so forth.

Other tradition remains to bemaintained is ngejot or presentingfood gift to neighbor and relatives.Though they equally have the samedelicacy, it is intended to maintainsocial relationship and exchangethe food as theirs may have differ-ent tastes. Similarly, family memberswill also visit relatives where par-ent or grandparent comes from. Toshare the happiness with the an-cestral souls, at least family will alsobring along sagi offering and bepresented to them in the home plat-form shrine at bale dangin or east-ern pavilion.

Today, probably many peopleare very busy as they must be incharge to work. However, there arealways people offering their servic-es by providing ready-to-serve la-war. It is variedly packed in nicebamboo basket containing partic-ular number of satay, lawar andserapah (grated coconut withmeat). On that account, people willnot be busy to prepare it in case oforganizing an event or socio-reli-gious activity.

When making a visit to Bali, italso a good opportuni-ty for you try these del-icacies. At least, try thelawar as it has beenidentical to Balinesecuisine. Seemingly,your visit to Bali wouldbe incomplete without‘pampering’ yourtongue by this delica-cy. Of course, it will en-rich your culinary ad-venture, too!

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long fern like what Gajah Mada had.In fact, behind the deliciousness

of long ferns vegetable and chickenintestine retains a political trick ofGajah Mada to get information. Un-til today, when Balinese people talkabout fern vegetable they may bereminded of the story above.

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The Illustration of ngelawar orpreparation of lawar delicacythrough mutual cooperation.

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ntimate and full of joy.Dozens of women

belonging to the members of theWomen Association of HotelIndonesia Natour (Perwinna)looked really different. They camein elegant adornment, colorful sarifabric in combination with blackpants and shored up by a matchinghair ornaments made theatmosphere of that nightmeaningful. The husbandwitnessing the scene just noddedas so impressed with theirenthusiasm.

Managing Director of PT HotelIndonesia - Natour, IGK HeryadiAngligan, in his speech franklypraised the spirit of thosehousewives. The spirit inaccompanying up to serving theirhusband was truly sincere. Thesupport given was also very helpfulfor their husband who was doingtheir job. However, Angliganstayed to remind them that theymust support their husbandcontinuously in developing the PTHotel Indonesia Natour (HIN).

“The support of housewife ismuch needed by their husband inadvancing the Inna Hotel Group.By doing many activities, they willindirectly promote the hotel where

For Ten Years, PerwinnaRemains to Support Husband

Members of Perwinna handed over a piece of cake to their respectivehusband.

I their husband works,” saidAngligan on the celebration of thetenth anniversary at Inna GrandBali Beach on Saturday (Nov 20).

Meanwhile, Chairman of theCentral Perwinna, IGA RaiWidowati Angligan, invited allmembers that by taking the sloganStep Up and the theme Armed withthe ten years’ spirit, let’s unify oursteps to advanced andindependent Perwinna indelivering the success of PT HIN”to become a loyal companion ofhusband as well as every singlemember of Perwinna should give amore concrete action. It was meantto give support both internally andexternally to the management of PTHotel Indonesia Natour likeserving as an image andnetworking ambassador.

In the meantime, Widowati alsoexplained about Perwinna posingan organization of housewife to theemployees of PT Hotel IndonesiaNatour, founded on November 17,2000. “Celebration of tenthanniversary involves all membersof different Business Units underthe management of PT HIN. Oneof our organizational agenda is tohold a general assembly,” sheadded. (Btn/015)

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Rector of the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) DenpasarProf. I Wayan Rai received a visit of General Manager ofBali Travel News Gde Palgunadi recently in the localcampus. In an intimate conversation it was agreed thatthe cooperation of both parties aimed to equally promotethe culture and cultural tourism in Bali.Prof. Rai said that ISI as an academic institution had ameeting point with the press for doing something equallypositive for the interests of the ISI going globally on theone hand and promoting Balinese culture on the other hand.(*)

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umpek Wariga falls on Saniscara (Saturday), Kliwon,Wuku Wariga, 25 days prior to Galungan. This ritualaims to provide ngerasak and ngatag for all types of

plants where devotees worship the Lord Shankar as themanifestation of Supreme God. On this ocassion, they pleadthe fertility of plants benefiting for the prosperity of humanlife.

Buda Pon Sungsang or 7 days prior to Galungan iscommonly called Sugian Pengenten as the beginning ofNguncal Balung that philosophically means to release ordispose all kinds of negative influence (adharma). This periodtakes place for 42 days (until Buda Kliwon Paang) where itdoes not constitute an auspicious time to build a house, aholy place, buy livestock, and get married.

Sugian Jawa falls on Wraspati (Thursday), Wage, WukuSungsang or 6 days prior to Galungan. Supreme God isworshipped at temple and family temple to invoke the sanctityand preservation of macrocosm (universe).

Important Days Prior to GalunganPRIOR to celebrating Galungan festivity, Hindu devotees in Bali will commence it with a series of ceremonies

including some important festivities as follows:Sugian Bali falls on Sukra (Friday), Pon, Wuku Sungsang

or 5 days prior to Galungan. Supreme God is worshipped attemple and family temple to whish for chastity and safety formicrocosm (human self).

Penyekeban is on Redite (Sunday), Paing, WukuDungulan, 3 days prior to Galungan. It is the coming downof Bhuta Galungan tempting people to commit adharmadeeds. The word Galung is originated from Old Javaneselanguage (Kawi) meaning ’war’; Bhuta Galungan is humannature intending to fight. To strengthen themselves, humanbeing is instructed to worship the Lord Shiva in order to bekept away from poor properties and symbolically housewivesbrood fruits and make a fermented rice as a symbol of self-restraint or strengthen the self.

Penyajaan is on Soma (Monday), Pon, Wuku Dungulan,2 days prior to Galungan. It is the coming down of BhutaDungulan tempting human more powerfully to commitadharma deeds. Bhuta Dungulan is human nature wishingto conquer others or to win. On that account, human isexpected to worship the Lord Shiva to avoid any vices.Symbolically, it is represented through the making ofassorted cakes meaning nyajaang in Balinese or attemptingthoroughly to dispose the nature of wishing to win.

Penampahan is celebrated on Anggara (Tuesday), Wage,Wuku Dungulan, or 1 day prior to Galungan. It is the comingdown of Bhuta Amangkurat attempting to tease humanbeings, especially to commit adharma conduct. In OldJavanese language, Amangkurat means to have power, whileBhuta Amangkurat is human nature wishing to take control.Humans are instructed to accomplish fighting against thetemptation by worshipping the Lord Shiva and defeat theforces of Bhuta Tiga (Bhuta Galungan, Bhuta Dungulan andBhuta Amangkurat). Today, it is also symbolized by theslaughter of pigs in the series of welcoming the Lord Dharma.And the pig itself is known to symbolize the laziness (tamasiccharacter), so slaugtering pigs can also be interpreted aseliminating the properties of human laziness. Meanhile, inthe afternoon devotees instal Penjor equipped with pejatiofferings conveying the confirmation of strong will andworship the Lord Mahameru (arching bamboo) for Hisblessing in the form of strength of dharma as outlined in theCatur Vedas where each of the Vedas is symbolized in thedecoration of Penjor namely Lamak (Rig Vedas), Bakang-bakang (Atharwa Vedas), Tamiang (Sama Vedas), andSampian (Yajur Vedas). In addition, Penjor also represents agratitude to Supreme God for the adequacy of food andclothing symbolized by hanging a variety of fruits, tubers,snacks as well as yellow and white cloth. By the nightfall, allfamily members attend a self-purification ritual to welcomethe Galungan festivity on the following day.

Ultimately, we have arrived on Galungan festivity, in Buda(Wednesday), Kliwon, Wuku Dungulan. It is a celebrationof human triumph against the elements of adharma mainly

those residing within the self. Gods and goddess are comingdown from heaven to bless human beings on earth. Sayingprayers in family temple are intended to express sinceregratitude to Supreme God for His kindness and graces.

Manis Galungan falls on Wraspati (Thursday), Umanis,Wuku Dungulan, 1 day after Galungan, devotees performDharma Santi namely social visits to family and friends toexpress gratitude for the victory of dharma and apologizefor the mistakes in the past. At night, they say prayers toworship deities in the nine directions (nawa sanga) so thevictory of dharma could be maintained within the self onwards.Penampahan of Kuningan is said to be a Nawa Ratri worshipmarked by the prayers to a number of gods such as Ishvara,Mahesvara, Brahma, Rudra, Mahadev, Shankar, Vishnu,Sambu, and Tri Purusa (Shiva, Sada Shiva, Parama Shiva).

Pemacekan Agung falls on Soma (Monday), Kliwon,Wuku Kuningan, 5 days after Galungan. On this day, devoteesput offerings to Bhuta so as not to disturb people and TriHitakarana can be accomplished.

Penampahan Kuningan is on Sukra (Friday), Wage, WukuKuningan, 9 days after Galungan. The Hindus are ready towelcome the Kuningan feast, and at night they say the lastprayers to deities of Nawa Sanga namely worshiping thegods of Tri Purusha (Shiva, Sada Shiva, Parama Shiva).

Kuningan is on Saniscara (Saturday), Kliwon, WukuKuningan, 10 days after Galungan. Gods and goddess comedown to earth from heaven until midday. Hindu devoteesexpress their profound gratitude for the blessing endowedin the form of the strength of dharma and plead so that weare always kept away from the adharma deeds.

On the Kuningan festivity devotees prepare offerings withyellow rice as a symbolic notice (nguningang) to thedescendants in order to follow the trace of predecessorscelebrating the feast of Galungan - Kuningan. They alsoinstal festooning “Tamiang” in shrines as a shield againstany attack of adharma forces.

Pegat Uwakan denotes the end of the series of Galunganand Kuningan festivities falling on Buda (Wednesday),Kliwon, Wuku Paang, one month or 35 days after Galungan.Pegat means separation, and Uwak means negligence.Therefore, pegat uwakan means never neglecting the dharmadeeds in life after Galungan onward. Abstinence of nguncalbalung has come to an end, and then the wheel of life turnsnormal as usual.

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Rama Garden Hotel BaliJl. Yudistira (Jl. Padma),Legian-Bali,Indonesia.

P: +62-361-751971; F: +62-361-755909 E: [email protected] W: www.ramagardenhotelbali.com

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Legian Paradiso Hotel.Jl. Legian No. 118 Kuta 80361

Telp: 0361 752167Fax : 0361 754372

Email: [email protected]

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Puri Saron HotelJl. Camplung Tanduk Seminyak Kuta Bali

P: +62 (361) 731007; F: +62 (361) 730492 E: [email protected] W: www.purisaronhotels.com

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KEC is an association of hoteliers whose place of business is locatedin Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas. There are a total of Room now2969 rooms represented by 20 hotels members of KEC. KEC wasinitially established in the early of 2000 to exchange information ontourism related and to initiate social related activities amongst themembers. KEC meets on the second Thursday of each month. KECalso has working groups of marketing initiative, environment, securityand government liaisons.

VISIONKEC will bring together hospitality business entities in Kuta district tohave a common understanding and commitment of the paramountrole everyone contributes to the success of Kuta in supporting Bali as

Ramada Resort Camakila

T : +62 361 752 877; F : +62 361 752 870E : [email protected] : www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, LegianBali, Indonesia

Kuta Beach Club Hotel & SpaJl. Singosari No 18 P.O. Box 3226 Kuta

Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-751261; F: +62-361-766002 E: [email protected] W: www.kutabeachclub.com

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Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jalan Pantai Kuta, Legian, Bali - Indonesia 80361

P: +62-361-752520; F: +62-361-752519 E: [email protected] W: www.alamkulkul.com

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Adhi Dharma Hotel● Jl. Raya Legian No 155 Seminyak Bali● P: +62 (361) 751527● F: +62 (361) 753803● E: [email protected]

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Melasti Beach Resort & SpaJl Dewi Sartika Kuta

P: +62-361-751335; F: +62-361-751563 E: [email protected] W: www.melastibali.com

Chairman:Gusti Kade Sutawa

All Seasons Legian BaliJl Padma Utara Legian Bali Indonesia

P: +62-361-767688 F: +62-361-756197 E: [email protected] W: www.allseasonslegian.com

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & SpaJl. Padma no. 2 Legian, Kuta, Bali.

P: +62-361-751381 F: +62-361-752377 E: [email protected] W: www.balimandira.com

The Breezes Bali Resort & SpaJL Camplung Tanduk 66, Seminyak, Bali

80361, Indonesia P: +62-361-730573; F: +62-361-730518 E: [email protected] W: www.thebreezesbali.com

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Inna Kuta Beach Hotel, Cottage & SpaJl. Pantai Kuta1, Kuta, P.O. Box 3393

P: +62 (361) 751361; F: +62 (361) 751362 E: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.innakutabeach.com

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Jayakarta Hotel & ResortJl Werkudara Legian Kuta Bali

P: +62-361-751433 F: +62-361-752074 W: www.jayakartahotelsresort.com

Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & SpaJl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta BeachBali – IndonesiaP : +62-361-751961; F : +62-361-751962E : [email protected] : www.kutaseaviewhotel.com

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MAXI HOTEL - Hotel, Restaurant and SpaJl. Legian 83 A - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia

T : +62 361 754 082F : +62 361 750 792E : [email protected] : www.maxi-hotel.com

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BALI NIKSOMA BOUTIQUE BEACH RESORTJalan Padma Utara, Legian Kaja, Legian, Kuta, BaliTelp. : 0361-751946Fax : 0361-753587Email : [email protected]: www.baliniksoma.com

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Jl. Dewi Sartika, Tuban Bali 80361, IndonesiaT. +62 361 765 255

a sustainable world class tourism destination.

MISSIONKEC will exchange information amongst members that affects thehospitality industry business in general and to have a common voiceand actions on tourism related issues in Kuta, Legian and Seminyakareas. KEC members will develop the positive image of, and promoteKuta, Legian and Seminyak as a preferred tourism destination in Bali.KEC will facilitate the communication and cooperation betweenbusiness, local government and the Balinese community. KEC willencourage the highest level of safety, security, cleanliness andenvironmental friendliness.

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Aston at Grand KutaJl. Dewi Sri No. 8 - Legian, Kuta, Bali - IndonesiaT : +62-361 - 3000 888; F : +62-361 - 3000 999Email:[email protected]

etut, so he is usuallygreeted, is the father oftwo children from Meng-

wi, Badung. He further told thathe never imagine if he would beworking in the tourism industryand it flowed naturally like wa-ter. His career in the tourismwas initiated from Nusa DuaBeach Hotel, then Rama Beach

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the education background does not necessarily lead to theappropriate job. Probably, it is the suitable modality to KetutWinata, Executive Assistance Manager of the Legian ParadisoHotel, Legian.

and Alam Kulkul, especially in theDepartment of Food and Bever-age.

Before a year in office as theEAM in the Legian Paradiso,armed with the sixteen years oldproperty, Ketut attempted to keepimproving the services as a val-ue that could be extended toguests staying at hotel. “Even,with this pattern we are able tomaintain our repetar guests up to30 percent of the total hotel oc-cupancy,” explained Winata,whose major competence in foodand beverage obtained from self-taught.

The number of employees heworked with at the hotel was 140people, where 120 of whomwere permanent employees, thenthe remaining ones were daily andcontracted workers. Serving asEAM, Winata always put empha-sis that working in the sector oftourism services, satisfaction be-came the main orientation.

The presence of LegianParadiso having strategic loca-tion in the oasis of Kuta shop-ping center and nightlife, andwith Mediterranean architectur-al style, the hotel had becomethe prefered choice of Austra-

lian tourists within the past threeyears. In addition, it turned fa-vorite because of the reasonablerates offered and complied withthe characteristics and needs oftheir accommodation locatednear the beach. It would take

Ketut Winata

RELAXING - Many tourists are spending their holidays by lazing at pool side

them less than 10 minutes toreach it. The Legian Paradisohad 124 rooms in a two-storybuilding standing on an area of2 hectares established in 1994.

Armed with superiority interms of room facilities, strate-gic location and prime servics,it is undeniable that the hotel hasbecome one of the best acrossthe region. So, if you are goingto spend holiday in Bali, pleasedo not hesitate to choose thishotel as your sanctuary.

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ant a proof? Simply havea look at the StrawberryStop, a collaboration of

strawberry farm and tourismbusiness located at Candi Kuning,Bedugul Tabanan. This agrotourism has become the mainattraction for domestic and foreigntourists. On average, there are 75tourists visiting the farm every day.“On holidays, hundreds of visitorsdrop by this location which havecold temperature,” said NyomanSuta on the press tour of BaliProvincial Government on Sunday(Nov 14).

This owner of Strawberry Stopsaid that the business started in 1986was initially oriented in theagricultural sector only. Then, hestarted to develop the agriculture incombination with tourism businessin 1995. “I want to prove when thefarm is well-managed it can provide

Photo caption:1. Strawberry Farming owned by I NyomanSuta2. Tourists are absorbed in enjoying thestrawberry juice

Let’s Go to Strawberry Stopat Candi Kuning

AS soon as the tourism business grows rapidly, theagricultural sector seems to be marginalized. Only a few peopleglance at the sector having close relation to the plant. Actually,if this sector is combined with tourism sector, it does not onlycreate new alternative destination to be visited by tourists inBali, but also generates multiple economic benefits.

sweet economic impact. As a result,we can achieve the success astoday,” he said.

The result of his strawberry farmwas then consumed by touristscoming to his restaurant. His guestswere invited to have sightseeing tohis agro-tourism located behind therestaurant. There, visitors could seethe plant of strawberry, paprika andother crops. Even, within a specifictime visitors were allowed to picksuch red fresh fruits in person. Afterthat, tourists were taken to taste thestrawberry juice cultivatedorganically.

On seeing the rising number oftourist visits, Suta then imposed acharge to foreign tourists. However,domestic tourists were given freeof charge as an introduction andeducation. According to him,combining the agriculture withtourism business had become a

rampant business trend in the area.Tens or even hundreds of similarbusiness had appeared in numbers.Even, the sector providedtremendous benefits to economicactivities at the edge of Lake

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combination would provide a plentifulharvest. “We also appeal hotels to takeadvantage of the local organicagricultural products,” added Suryawanaccompanied by Spokesperson BaliProvince Ketut Teneng. (BTN/015)

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Pura Tanah LotPura Pakendungan

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah lot, offersa wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian andChinese food as well as seafood and Europeancuisine prepared by our experienced chef.Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available ala carte or buffet style.

HOTEL- RESTAURANT- SPATANAH LOT-BALI

Phone : +62 361 812933 Fax : +62 361 813956

Website: www.dewisinta.comE-mail : [email protected]

Dewi Sinta hotel has 27 guest rooms of threedifferent types; Standard, Deluxe, and Suitewith AC, private bathroom, with hot and coldwater, color-TV, IDD phone and mini bar.

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Villas in Bali Offer Honeymoon PackageVilla as a means of accommodation offering more

privacy has become the primary choice for Asian touristsspending holidays in Bali. Evidently, 80 percent of the total

villa occupancy in early November 2010 period wasdominated by Asian tourists such as from Malaysia and

Singapore. Their numbers through the years tended toshow an increase, said Chairman of the Bali Villas

Association (BVA), Ismoyo S. Soemarlan in Seminyak,recently.

package on certain days such asLebaran or Idul Adha celebration.Each year, we prefer to offerhoneymoon packages,” heexplained.

The man who is also the GeneralManager of Uma Sapna Villa,Ismoyo S Soemarlan, admitted thatoffering honeymoon package wasa trend among the villa employersin Bali to support the revenue. Thethree-day and two-nighthoneymoon package was offeredthroughout the year regardless ofthe season. Honeymoon packageswere offered throughout the yearlike April, May, June, August,

he work program of the management of KutaSeaview Boutique Resort & Spa which called“a harmony Balinese living in the heart of

Kuta”, successfully made the Resident Manager,K.Swabawa and the resort which implementing the styleof Ubud in Kuta to achieve the award of “The BestService Excellent 2010” following the other colleaguehotels like FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa and The PatraBali Resort & Villas on the event of InternationalBusiness and Company Award 2010, which held byInternational Award Achievement Association in Jakartasome time ago, precisely on Friday, October 29th, 2010.

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ARLY in this October2010 was organized theexhibition of Cili

Sculpture coinciding with theexhibition of various kinds of krisdagger at Bali Museum. It waslocated on the east side of PuputanBadung Square in Denpasar.

Appearance of Cili sculpturewas in a woman of contemporarystyle. In other words, it was notexactly the same as the realisticone. Cili sculpture posed anembodiment of the Goddess Srisculpture that had long beenrecognized by the Hinducommunity in Bali, especially bythe farmers. In Greek Mythology,the Goddess Sri (Cili) denoted theGoddess Mother or a Lord Vinus.Meanwhile, in the ancestral cultureof Bali and Java, Goddess Sri wassupposed as a goddess of land or

Cili, the Goddess of Rice

CLAY-The picture shows a Cili sculpture made from clay.

symbol of the fertility.The Cili sculpture was carefully

made from selected clay. Havingbeen completed, the clay sculptureshould pass through a combustionprocess like ceramic, and thenplaited with palm leaves and othermaterials.

In terms of its function, Cili wasusually used in the daily life asapplied in the art of architecture,ritual paraphernalia, homeornament, appliances and so forth.

Ritual paraphernalia like thesymbol of Goddess Sri or thegoddess of rice represented theinvocation in order the rice couldgrow flourishingly and yieldabundant harvest. Aside from thepetition or prayer to the SupremeGod, factually the farmers shoulddefinitely cultivate their landproperly, and if required, theyshould apply fertilizers to theirplants. (BTN/Yan Beryas)

September, October, andNovember. Meanwhile, every yearthere were hundreds of foreigncouples spending theirhoneymoon, he explained.

Related to the package rate,Ismoyo said to offer twice moreexpensive than the normal ratenamely ranging from IDR 1 millionIDR 1.5 million per night becausetheir length of stay was also longer.The package rate offered includedthe transport, guide services, thecost of lunch and dinner, he added.

According to him, there were 70entrepreneurs joining the BaliVillas Association (BVA). Mostvillas among the members wereestablished in the region of BadungRegency, especially Seminyak

Meanwhile, based on the data ofCentral Bureau of Statistics (BPS) ofBali Region, the tourist arrival to Bali

from January-September 2010 wasrecorded 1,919,128 foreign tourists,indicating an increase of 9.26 percentover the same period in the previousyear amounting to 1,756,491tourists. Australia was ranked the topwith a contribution of 24.14 percentand then followed by China showingan increase of 1.38 percent, Malaysia(4.24 percent), Taiwan (9.26percent), the United Kingdom roseby 5.70 percent, Germany (11.50percent) and Singapore (60.75percent). In the meantime, thecountries such as Japan dropped by21.91 percent from 250,065 peopleto 195,288 people; South Koreadecreased by 0.63 percent from93,730 people to 93,140 people; andFrance also dropped by 5.08 percentfrom 85,749 people to 81,392people.

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UNIQUE exhibitionemerged in the middle ofrainy October at

Pengosekan Community of Artist,Pengosekan, Gianyar. Opened onthe 16th October 2010 evening,with Introducing Batik Art throughYouth Voice as its motto and nofear this is what proved to be it. Thebatik technique these days seemedto extinct and more studied by theforeigners rather than theIndonesian itself.

Batik was usually known as anart craft such as in clothing, cloth,wood and so on, yet in thisexhibition it is shown that batik isan artwork as a visual art to show.The exhibition was by younggeneration batik communities,Gondorukem from Bali(Indonesian Institute of the Arts[ISI] Denpasar students andalumni) and Sanggar Minat(Malang University students)Malang, East Java.

In introducing it so, it can beseen various themes were used oneach art piece. From just generalthoughts, processes to show,feelings, emotions, even the cultureview to political views from eachartist. Like in one of the SanggarMinat works titled Akar Budaya byFirdaus M. it is shown two panels,upper and lower, a flow of coloursseems to show roots to culture, anabstraction to it, which resulted aform of Javanese traditional mask

Sonic Of Youth II Batik Art Exhibition

The Voices of Youth Through Batik Artworks

at the top. Meanwhile in I MadeArde W alias Sangut art piece, itarranged in three panels, titledProses. It is showing a process ofbatik, from the first canting (whendrawing the wax on the cloth usingthe equipment canting) on the firstpanel, then the colouring on thesecond panel and lastly after beinglorot (boiled to take out the wax)and became the result to it on thethird panel. Peter Maran, aRomanian Dharmasiwa Student inISI Denpasar, who also learningbatik, brought up his opinionduring viewing the artworks, Thisis always something interesting forsomeone from outside like me.

Opened by I Dewa NyomanBatuan, owner of the PengosekanCommunity of Artist, heappreciated the guests who havecome as he knows these are art

appreciators and who wanted tokeep up the good work on batik andart. Vice Leader of the SanggarMinat community Dian Selly R.explained her communityexcitement,

The exhibition was also openedby art performances from eachcommittee. A Sekarjagat Dancewith modified costume using batiksarong and batik scarf also aBalinese touch on the hair from theGondorukem community, whileSanggar Minat shows a uniqueperformance of tying people fromDewa Nyoman Batuan, leaders ofthe communities, and guests usinga plastic rope connecting them toeach other.

The Sonic of Youth II:Introducing Batik Art ThroughYouth Voice opens until 23rd

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Balinese Hindhus Preparing to Celebrate Galungan Holiday

Women arebusypreparingvarious kindsof ritualparaphernaliato welcomethe GalunganFestivity,especiallyoblationsmade ofyoungcoconut leaf.

A day beforeof Galunganis calledPenampahanwhere Hindudevoteesprepare food(mebat) andinstall penjorplaced infront of theentrancegates of eachhousecompound.

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falling onBuda

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and the villagetemple.

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art activity in theform of

NgelawangBarong or Barong

gallivantingshow. This

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n the series of the fifteenth anniversary ofWaka di Ume, a high class boutique hotelsituated in Ubud, carried out various activities

by involving all employees in a number of social andenvironmental care activities. Thus, General Managerof Waka di Ume, Duartha, explained recently.

The more important thing in the age of 15, addedDuartha, was using the moment of celebration toimprove the quality in every single aspect, such as goodservice extended to in-house guests, highlighting thenuances of Balinese culture in every single activity ofthe hotel and others. It had become a priority of themanagement.

One of the social activities undertaken was theplanting of rare trees and the frequently used trees inreligious ceremonies in the area of Nusa Dua Hill. Suchan activity also denoted a form of commitment of Wakadi Ume to participate in making the government’sprogram a success, namely Clean and Green. Inaddition, the hotel management also provided

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European tourists, according to

Ismoyo, also had quite interest invilla accommodation. “Theirnumber remained relatively a little.We indeed do not offer special

The best award in terms ofservice was signed by the Ministerof Culture & Tourism Republic ofIndonesia, Ir. Jero Wacik with thecoordinating minister of publicwelfare, H. Agung Laksono.

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Hotel, Cottages & SpaPo. Box 1 Nusa Dua, Denpasar

80363 Bali, IndonesiaPhone : (0361) 771020.

Fax: (0361) 771139E-mail:

[email protected]:http//www.putribali.com

Hotel with unique cordiality

Nov. 26 - Dec. 16, 2010Who’s WhoWho’s WhoLooking back at your activities

aya Ubud Resort & SpaTree Planting programtakes a new form and

renamed as Maya Ubud Plant-a-Tree campaign as of November2010. Maya Ubud Plant-a-Treecampaign is in partnership withFNPF (Friends of National ParksFoundation), a local non-profitorganization.

FNPF allocates 1-hectare forMaya Ubud of total 100-hectare torestore forest cover on NusaPenida island from only 5% to30%. The partnership betweenMaya Ubud Resort & Spa andFNPF was formed since June2009. We have been allocating ahalf of the guestâ€™s donation for

Maya Ubud Plant-a-Tree CampaignTree Planting to support FNPFprogram.

The donation for Maya UbudPlant-a-Tree campaign remain thesame of US$20, which will coverthe cost of growing 4 saplings fromseeds in the FNPF nursery,planting on the land and 3 years ofcare. After 3 years the trees willbe strong enough to survive. Aplaque listing all Maya Ubud guestdonors will be placed on the land.Donors will receive the FNPFannual newsletter describing theprogress of the reforestationproject.

In the initial Tree Plantingprogram, guests choose theirpreferred tree: cacao, mango,

rambutan, mangosteen, rose-apple,and more; then they walk down tothe riverside garden with ourResort Guide to plant the tree.Each tree has an acrylic tag statingthe guestâ€™s name, the tree, dateof planting and words of memory.The program was well received byguests, especially those who arecelebrating their honeymoon,wedding anniversary, long stayingguests and returning guests. Nowafter 3 years time, the 3 hectaresland at the riverside garden isnearly reached its maximumcapacity with 131 trees beingplanted in addition to the originalvegetation.

Established in November 2007,the Maya Ubud Tree Plantingenables guests to take part in

fighting the global warming whilstenjoying their holiday.

ire safety refers toprecautions that aretaken to prevent or

reduce the likelihood of a fire thatmay result in death, injury, orproperty damage. Threats to firesafety are referred to as firehazards. A fire hazard may includea situation that increases thelikelihood a fire may start or mayimpede escape in the event a fireoccurs.

Fire Safety Trainingfrom Aston

Aware to the effectof fire, Aston at GrandKuta Hotel andResidence conductfire safety training byinvite local firedepartment. Train washeld on November 1st

2010 and attendedaround 40 staff.Training was dividedinto 2 section, theoryand fire handlingpractice. In theory,training participantslearned about firesafety managementand introduced tohydrant, floatingpump, portable pumpand fireextinguishers. Whileon practice, eachparticipant learns how

to handle fire with wet fabric andfire extinguishers.

We hope with this fire safetytraining, staff can have quickresponse for any fire possibilitieswhich can reduce damage andprotect guest safety. To completefire safety learning process,periodically will hold fire safetysimulation.

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hen The Elysian openedher doors in Bali in2005, the resort

introduced a whole new conceptto the market. For the first time,guests could be treated to their ownvilla for the price of an luxury hotelroom. Being able to pull this featoff was no easy task. Today, TheElysian is recognized as one ofSoutheast Asia’s 20 Best ResortDevelopments in 2010 and wellrespected for maintaining

Fifth Anniversary Celebrations at The Elysian is proud to support this fledglingprogram as its strives to better thelives of the less fortunate inBali.During August 2010, TheElysian extended a warm welcometo Luh Agustina Wati who is nowemployed by the boutique villa.Luh Wati is the first employee tojoin the resort after graduating fromthe Bali Hotel Association’sDisabled Program. This is a greatopportunity for both Luh Wati andthe award winning villa cluster. TheElysian respects the endeavours ofthe Bali Hotel Association DisabledProgram and with resort’s fifthanniversary coming up, TheElysian is set to engage more ofBali’s Disabled Trainees forsuitable positions.

- Pre Anniversary Table TennisCompetition for Staff

- A Togetherness Program tohelp further unify the valuedrelationship between staff and theneighborhood

- Blood Donation- Visit Tresna Asih Orphanage

in Bangli for presentingScholarship for One Orphan.

The Elysian is proud of theachievements made over the last fiveyears and looks forward to forgingahead with fresh initiatives that are sureto keep the hip villa resort young andinnovative in the coming year.

PRAY—Japanese tennis player, Kimiko Date-Krumm (right) with Slovak tennis player DanielaHantuchova (center) and tennis ambassador Angelique Widjaja (left) pray together before thecommencement of the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions WTA at Pura TamanSari, Nusa Dua, Bali, Thursday (Nov 4).

(Photo: ANTAR/Nyoman Budhiana)

exemplary occupancy rates year inand year out. This year The Elysianwill celebrate their FifthAnniversary with a series of eventsthat honor the efforts ofmanagement, staff and villaowners while respecting the valueof the role played by the immediateneighborhood.

The program includes: -Disable Trainee ProgramLife for those with disabilities

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Engine, Europe & Russia at ThePatra Bali Resort & Villas fromOctober 11th, 2010. A native ofGermany with mixed Dutch, Javaand Manado blood, she began hercareer in 1997 from then on she

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Sales Manager, The Patra Bali Resort & Villashas always been working in thehospitality industry. With over 13years of hotel experience, shecovered positions mostlyresponsible in Sales & Marketingdept.

Her career objectives are tohold higher responsibility to beSales Manager with strong focuson selling and relationship.Gaining experiences and seekingfor an opportunity in a rewardingand challenging organization.

In the beginning of her careerWola was helping with theShangrila Group in Jakarta andshe was also joining the MandarinHotel, Grand Melia in Jakarta andSanur Beach Hotel, Chateau DeBali Ungasan, The Oasis BenoaBoutique Beach Resort in Bali.

In 2008 she started her job inBali with Sanur Beach Hotelfocusing in MICE & Sales and shefinally joined with The Patra BaliResort & Villas. (BTN/015)

he elder the moresuccessful, may be anappropriate designation

intended to I Gusti Putu Aryadi, theowner of Dewi Sinta Hotel,Restaurant & Spa, Tanah Lot,Tabanan. Although he is growingolder, his enthusiasm and creativityin promoting the Tanah Lot touristobject remains high. Even, the manborn in Tabanan on January 2,1933 is always innovative, so thetourist attraction combining thesplendor of nature and spiritual isalways crowded by tourist visits.

Long before the Tanah Lot hasbeen known by the worldcommunity, the man from JeroPandak Kediri has been activelyinvolved in keeping this area eitherin Sekala (physical realm) andNiskala (spiritual realm). Assupporting devotee of the temple,he always maintains thepreservation and sacredness of thetemple. Every day, from morningto nightfall the man who alwaysdresses eccentrically does clean-upservice in the temple areabecoming the main attraction ofthe tourist destination. “I havegreat confidence, the advancementof Tanah Lot tourist destination ison account of Him (the Creator ofthe Universe). So I always performsincere devotional works,” he saidcalmly.

On seeing the flow of touristsvisiting Tanah Lot, the father offive sons got inspiration to equipthe tourist object with hotelaccommodation and restaurant.Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant hasserved tourists since 1985. And toprovide better services to tourists,starting from 2006 he completedhis hotel with a spa therapyoffering traditional Balineseingredients and supported by well-

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experienced therapists. “We wantto provide the best services totourists having had a promenadeto this tourist destination orelsewhere,” said Aryadi who isalso the Director of CV Arijasaseriously.

In line with the rapid growth ofTanah Lot tourist destination,Aryadi continued to develop hisaccommodation. He did not onlymanage the hotel and restaurant,but also established a souvenirmarket and T-shirt factoryproviding various unique clothesand Balinese knick-knacks. Thismarket located at Tanah Lot, Kutaand on Jalan Sunset Road, Kuta.“We just want to provide Balinesestyle souvenirs to tourists,” hesaid.

According to him, allachievements were based on thesincerity to serve every single guestcoming to Tanah Lot and the Islandof the Gods in general. The husbandof Gusti Putu Sukada wasimmensely sure that everythingdone by sincerity and honesty wouldyield good results either for himselfor other people. Hopefully, sinceritywill always leads you to success.Congratulation Mr. Aryadi!

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WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI Bangli, the Only non-Coastal Regency on the IslandBangli, capital town of the re-

gional government of Bangli, whichis located precisely in the central partof Bali province, is the only one ofthe nine regencies in Bali that hasno coastal areas. The mountainousarea with its beautiful valleys andsteep slopes give this northern partof the region its unique side. MountAbang, the highest peak is about2.152 meters above sea level.

Kintamani, a worldwide re-nowned tourism resort is located inthis northern part. In the southernpart of this region, about 100 metersabove sea level stretches a broadplain of mostly rice fields. Its geo-graphic background shows its neigh-boring regions are the regional gov-ernment of Buleleng in the north,

Bangli Government Tourism OfficeAddress; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613Ph. (0366) 91537

three old bronze manuscripts werehoused. The people around the vil-lage worship this temple. The cer-emony takes place on Rabu KliwonShinta where Ngusabha ceremonyis held once in every three-year pe-riod, which falls on PurnamaKelima around November.

This temple is located on thesouthern slope of Bangli hill, abouttwo kilometers from the town. It isreally an historical temple worth vis-iting. It has a long flight of stepspointing down to the south. It canbe reached by any mode of trans-port through a well kept shaftedroad, or a short walk from Banglicultural hall (Sasana BudayaBangli).

Klungkung and Karangasem in theeast, Gianyar and Klungkung in thesouth and Badung and Gianyar tothe west.

Kehen TemplePura Kehen is one of the most

ancient temples in Bali. It is here that

Penelokan Tourism ResortPenelokan (look-out point) is

situated on the southern part ofBatur Tengah Village, Kintamanidistrict, about 23 kms from theBangli town or 63 kms fromDenpasar, capital city of Bali prov-ince.

As well as its beautiful pan-oramic view, it also offers thebeauty of Lake Batur with its crys-tal-clear water. Mountainous areasserve as the backdrop, combinedwith the unique graveyard and theBarong Brutuk of Trunyan villagewhich cannot be found any whereelse in Bali. BTN

Badung Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Raya Sempidi Badung Ph. (0361) 756175 Fax.(0361) 756176 http://www.badung.go.id

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WHERE TO GO . . .

Ubud Hotels AssociationThe Ubud Hotels Association (UHA) is a non-profit,non-government organization whose regularmembership is comprised primarily of hoteliers witha category of allied members who actively servicethe hospitality industry. UHA is an active participantin major decision-making bodies affecting thegrowth development and maintenance of the tourismindustry. The Ubud Hotels Association willencourage and support the sustainable growth ofmember hotels through lobbying efforts, nationaland international linkages, marketing initiatives andtraining opportunities.MissionThe UHA will encourage and support the sustainablegrowth of member hotels through lobbying efforts,

You can send us your request or comments about Ubud Hotel Association directly tosecretary[at]ubudhotelsassociation.com

Or contact our secretariat:Furama Villas & Spa – Ubud Bali (Attn. Ramia Adnyana)

Banjar Bindu, Mambal, Jalan Raya Mambal - Ubud. PO. Box 134 - Ubud 80571 Badung, Bali - Indonesia.Phone (+62 - 361) 8988688 Fax (+62 - 361) 8988689

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Br. Tanggayuda, Kedewatan Ubud, Gianyar 80571,Bali, Indonesia

tel. +62 361 978123fax. +62 361 973084

www.suite.komaneka.com

Komanekaat Tanggayuda

Jalan Monkey Forest Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali,Indonesia

tel. +62 361 976090 fax. +62 361 977140Sales: [email protected]

Reservation: [email protected] Relation: [email protected]

www.komaneka.com

Komanekaat Monkey Forest

jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan P.O. Box 1001 UbudBali 80571 Indonesia

Ph. +62 361 977 888 Fax. +62 361 977 [email protected]

http://www.mayaubud.com

Jl. Raya Tjampuhan PO Box 198 Ubud 80571 - Bali-Indonesia

Tel. (62 361) 975368 Fax. (62 361) 975137http://www.tjampuhan-bali.com

HotelHotelHotelHotelHotelTJAMPUHAN SpaSpaSpaSpaSpa

Sayan, Ubud Gianyar 80571Bali Indonesia Tel.62 (361) 977577 Fax. 62 (361) 977588

http://www.fourseasons.com/sayan

FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALIat SayanJl. Monkey Forest -Ubud, Bali - 80571.

Tel/Fax: +62 361 971 759E-mail:[email protected]://www.barong-resort.com

Barong Resort and SpaUbud Bali

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Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19,8 Gianyar80551 - Bali - Indonesia

Telp. (62) 361 950 000 (hunting),Direct: +62 361 747 5000 Fax. + 62 361 950 555

email: [email protected]: www.marariversafarilodge.com,

Mara River Safari LodgeBali Safari and Marine Park

Kedewatan, Ubud - Gianyar Bali - IndonesiaTel: +62.361.980.252 Fax: +62.361.980.253


PURI WULANDARI BOUTIQUE RESORT

PO Box 193, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaTel: 62-361-974466 Fax: 62-361-974467

[email protected]

Warwick Ibah LuxuryVillas& Spa

Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaTel: +62 361 972 616 FaX: +62 361 972 632


The MensionBr. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, GianyarBali - Indonesia

T. +62-361 982 777 F. +62-361 982 727E-mail : [email protected]

www.nandinibali.com

Nandini BaliJungle Resort & Spa

Ubud

Banjar Sebali Tegallalang Gianyar Bali Indonesia 80561Ph : +62 361 7800 940

Email :[email protected]

ChapungSe Bali

Banjar Bindu, Mambal, 8 Jalan MelatiPO. Box 134, Ubud 80571, Badung, Bali, Indonesia.

Tel: (62) 361 8988 688 Fax: (62) 361 8988 689Email: [email protected]

www.furamaxclusive.com

FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud, BaliJl. Suweta, Br. Sambahan

Ubud 80571, Gianyar – Bali – IndonesiaTel : (62) 361-973178 and (62) 361 973179Email : [email protected]

www.wakadiumeubud.com

Jalan Raya Sanggingan Banjar LungsiakanKedewatan Ubud Gianyar 80571 Bali Indonesia

Tel : (62)361-972448 Fax: (62)361-972449E-Mail : [email protected] www.uma.ubud.como.bz

Jl. Raya Sanggingan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 BaliTelp: (62 361) 974330Fax: (62 361) 974329

http://www.pitamaha-bali.com

Pita MahaPita MahaPita MahaPita MahaPita MahaA Tjampuhan Resort SpaTHE PAYOGAN

Jl. Cocoa 2, No. 77 Banjar Bunutan, Desa KedewatanP.O. BOX 999, Ubud 80571,

Bali - IndonesiaPhone.: +62 - 361 978839 Fax. : +62 - 361 972717

[email protected]

Br. Bucuan, Ds. Batuan, SukawatiUbud, Gianyar - Bali

Phone +62 361 297800 . Fax +62 361 297700 Email :[email protected]://www.santimandalavilla.com

SANTI MANDALAVILLA & SPA

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Desa KedewatanP.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571Bali, Indonesia

tel. +62 361 9780022fax. +62 361980011

www.royalpitamaha-bali.com

Meseum & ResortDesa Melinggih Kelod Payangan Gianyar

80572 Bali-IndonesiaPh : (62)361 975963 Fax :(62)361975968

Email: [email protected]/ubud

ARMAJl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud P.O.Box 9696 Bali 80571

IndonesiaPhone :(62)361 975742 Fax: (62)361 975332

Email :[email protected] [email protected]

www.armaresort.com

The Royal Pita MahaA Tjampuhan Relaxation Resort

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Banjar Jati Desa Sebatu Kecamatan TegallalangP.O.Box 4 Ubud Gianyar Bali 80572 IndonesiaPhone. (62 361) 901 888 Fax. (62 361) 901 999

Email: [email protected],For Japanese: [email protected]

www.bagusjati.com

Kedewatan, Ubud Bali, Indonesiamailing address PO Box 33, Ubud 80571, Indonesia

tel: (62) 361 975 333 , fax: (62) 361 975 335email: [email protected]

www.amanresorts.com

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia 80571Art Space, Restaurant, Villas

Phone: +62 (0) 361 979252 / 979253Fax: +62 (0) 361 975895


gaya FUSION

Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud-BaliPh. +62 361 974454 ; Fax. +62 361 970949,

E. [email protected] http://www.thepuristvillas.com

The Purist Villas & Spa

Jl. Penestanan Ubud 80571,Gianyar, Bali IndonesiaTelephone :(62)361-975719 and (62)361 975719


Waka NamyaResort & Spa

Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali,Indonesia

Phone : 62-361-970388 Fax : 62-361-970377Email : [email protected]

www.tepisawahvillas.com

Tepi SawahVillas & Spa

Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning Pengosekan Ubud Bali,Indonesia

Ph: 62 361 978444 (hunting) Fax: 62 361 971 333Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theubudvillage.com

UbudVillage

resort & spaUbud Hanging Gardens,Desa Buahan, Desa Payangan, Gianyar,

Bali, 80571 IndonesiaTel: (+62-361) 982700 Fax: (+62-361) 982800 Email:

[email protected]

Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaPhone : +62 (361) 975236Fax : +62 (361) 975559

Email : sales @ pertiwiresort.comhttp://www.pertiwiresort.com

PERPERPERPERPERTIWITIWITIWITIWITIWIRESORT &SPA

Banjar Laplapan, Ubud 80571 Bali , IndonesiaPhone. +62-361-978666 Fax. +62-361-978222

E-mail: [email protected]://www.naturaresortbali.com

Natura VillaResort & Spa

Sayan Village, Ubud 80571, Bali, IndonesiaPO BOX 777 Ubud

Phone: +62-361 972 777Fax : +62-361 972 660

E-Mail: [email protected]://www.kayumanis.com

Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Resort and SpaJalan Andong Banjar Nagi Ubud Bali 80571

IndonesiaTel: +62 361 975825 Fax:+62 361 975851 / 978136

E-mai: [email protected] http://www.kamandaluresort.com

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Br. Umah Anyar Pejeng Kaja Tampaksiring Gianyar,P.O.Box 1011 Ubud Bali Indonesia

tel. +62 361 7453267 fax. +62 361 978991/2Email: [email protected]

www.anahataresort.com

P.O. Box 189 Nyuh Kuning Village Ubud 80571 Bali Indonesia

Ph. +62 361 974013 Fax. +62 361 [email protected]

http://www.balispirithotel.com

Jl. Goa Gajah Tengkulak Kaja Ubud Bali 80571Indonesia

Tel.62 (361) 975865 Fax. 62 (361) 975686E-mail:[email protected]

http://www.ghmhotels.com

THE CHEDI CLUBAT TANAH GAJAH UBUD, BALI

Jl. Kedewatan P.O.Box 7 Ubud 80571Bali-IndonesiaTel: +62 361 975478Fax :+62 361 975079

Email: [email protected]://www.kupubarongubud.com

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa

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national and international linkages, marketinginitiatives and training opportunities.To maintainactive partnerships and links both internationallyand locally with Government ministries, non-government agencies, associations and individualsto further the improvement of the tourism industry.To be a proactive and reactive lobbying force withthe Government of Ubud for the benefit of theaccommodation sector.To organize and supportrelevant and affordable workshops, seminars, andtraining opportunities for the tourism Industry. Toorganize, facilitate and support productive sales,advertising and marketing opportunities formembers through co-operative advertisingprograms. day earlier, the

entourage of GdeAgung began their

prayers at the Bukit SinunggalTemple and Ponjok Batu,Kubutambahan. It was thenresumed to the West Bali area byvisiting the Kerta Kawat Temple,Pulaki and Pabean, PemuteranJagat up to Puncak Watu Kursi.

Prior to leaving for Denpasar,Gde Agung also said prayers atRambut Siwi Temple Jembrana.His pilgrimage was accompaniedby the Secretary of Badung

Tirthayatra, One ofthe Ways to

Preserve BaliTO keep the nature of Bali to remain safe, conducive and

secure, the Regent of Badung A.A. Gde Agung heldtirthayatra or pilgrimage to a number of temples in Bali andEast Java. Philosophically, the country was filled withconcern as hit by incessant disasters. “We’re sorry aboutthe disasters and continue to pray for Bali, especiallyBadung, in order to stay safe and always gets a blessing,”said AA Gde Agung after saying prayers to BlambanganTemple, East Java, recently.

PRAYERS-Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung said prayers duringhis pilgrimage to a number of temples.

BADUNG Regencygovernment in cooperation witha German consulting companyengaged in the tsunami (Z-TEWS) did the installation ofevacuation signs and tsunamievacuation procedure board.Installation of the signs wascentered on Segara Beach Kutaby Deputy Regent of Badung, IKetut Sudikerta, accompaniedby relevant agencies like theregional apparatus unit (SKPD),Meteorology, Climatology andGeophysics Agency (BMKG)of Denpasar Region, center foroperational control (Pusdalops)of Bali Province, Z-Tews Bali,Kuta Beach Task Force, marinetourism lifeguard (Balawista),

Badung Installs TsunamiEvacuation Signs

SAR Team and community leadersof Kuta.

Installation of the sign denotedone of the early warning efforts intsunami hazard mitigation. Theexistence of the announcementregarding to the danger of naturaldisasters was expected to beknown, honored and disseminated.

According to the Chairman ofthe Committee, Ni Putu Suryawati,installation of the tsunamievacuation procedures was carriedout in five places, namely KutaBeach in front of Balawista’soffice, Pasar Segara Beach in frontof fishermen group, on the beachin front of the Pullman Hotel, onthe beach of Kuta Art Market andon the beach in front Holiday Inn.

INSTALLING SIGNS—Deputy Regent of Badung I Ketut Sudikerta isinstalling tsunami caution signs in the coastal area of Kuta beach.

BADUNGThe Center of Tourism

Kompyang R Swandika, Head ofBadung Regional Revenue OfficeIGA Ngurah Agung Alit, Head ofBadung Agency for RegionalDevelopment (Bappeda) I WayanSuambara, Head of Badung CulturalServices IB Anom Bhasma,Spokesperson I Wayan WedaDharmaja, and Division Head ofGeneral Affairs I Nyoman Ngarta.

Previously, the regent had also

said prayers in Besakih Temple,Gelap Temple, Batu MadegTemple, Dalem Puri Temple andseveral temples existing inKarangasem. “We are trulyconcerned with the variousdisasters occurred and for that wesay prayers in order Bali couldbe kept away from disasters,”said the elderly of MengwiGrand Palace. (BTN/015)

Meanwhile, theinstallation of tsunamievacuation signs wasundertaken in 11 locationsnamely at the turn in frontof Hard Rock Hotel, JalanPoppies I in front of KutaBeach, end of Kuta ArtMarket near the beach, endof Jalan Kartika Plaza,corner of The Patra Hotel,Segara Beach, corner ofHoliday Inn, corner ofPullman Kuta Beach, infront of Jalan Buni Sariintersection, in front ofJalan Poppies II KutaBeach, and in front ofJalan Benesari KutaBeach. (BTN/015)

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HE second International Bali Meditators Festival (IBMF)organized on November 12-14, 2010 at Village Hall of Ubudby Anand Ashram Foundation (affiliated with the United

Nations) has received enormous attention from around the world.IBMF was inspired by Anand Krishna, a renowned spiritual activist

who has written more than 140 books in 12 years and which haspopularized meditation as a way of life. His concern about thedisharmony in the world, largely due to the many wars happening inour world and a decrease in individual and public awareness, haskindled him to make some efforts towards the realization of a newworld based on peace, love and harmony.

Such a new world can only be realized when people applymeditation as a way of life. According to Anand, meditation was astate of mind that should become the basis of our daily activities.Meditation was intended to know our true selves, to take responsibilityfor our own problems caused by our own fault. Meditative way of lifewould synchronize our thoughts and actions. Likewise, meditation andspirituality would make us appreciate the difference in terms of religion,belief in profession, ethnicity, culture, nationality, race et cetera.

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Nov. 26 - Dec. 16, 2010Your guide to this island

Tabanan is the name of one district and townin Bali. Though Tabanan is not really a touristtown there are still some interesting aspects toit. Back in 1906 the Balinese and Dutch werefighting over control of the island.

One of the more positive historical pointsof interest is the Subak Museum, located closeto the main bypass road. While the museumitself is nothing special, it documents one ofthe most important social/economic/cultural in-stitutions in Bali, the Subak. Dating back to600AD, Bali has been using a system of un-

Tabanan Regencymechanized rice cultivation and water manage-ment. Bali’s ability to produce an endless sup-ply of rice year round is central to its history.The Subak controls management of the water-courses, stretching all the way to the highlandlakes. A farmer cannot simply flood all his fieldsat the same time, or divert a main stream to ac-cess more water. The system is intricate and theSubak museum is the place where it’s officiallydocumented.

Yeh Gangga, Lalang Linggah and Balian tothe west are beach environments around thearea. Highlights of the area close to Tabananinclude Taman Kupu Kupu (Butterfly Park) inWanasari and Yeh Panas hot springs. Pura TanahLot is a 15-minute drive South from Tabanan.Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot, one of the most popular placesof interest in Bali, is located on the coast of WestBali, at the village of Beraban in the TabananRegency. It is also called Tanah Let, whichmeans ancient land, and also Tanah Lod, whichmean the land to the south. The temple PuraTanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dra-matic in its ocean-front location and is one ofthe main temples in the worship of Balinesegods.

Tanah Lot has a long history in the world oftourism. The temple itself is built on a smallpromontory, which is only accessible at low tide.During high water the rock takes on the ap-pearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.

Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to‘guard’ the temple and contribute to the temple’sdangerous reputation. Sunset is the best time tovisit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies framethe temple and waves crash into the rocks. It isadvisable to avoid the tourist crush here, as itcan be severe.

Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural OfficeAddress; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 TabananPh/Fax. (0361) 811602

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This is the smallest regency in Bali. Itcovers only 121 square kilometers and in-cludes three islands, Nusa Penida,Lembongan and Ceningan. Despite its size,its influence on Balinese culture has beenpowerful. It was here, in the shadow of theholy volcano Agung, that the princes andpriests of Majapahit gathered in 1343 tocontinue the kingdom by setting up‘Keraton’ in Samprangan, but within acouple of generations, they moved toGelgel and then to Klungkung, in 1710. Inthe 16th century the Gods smiled on Gelgelwhen Dalem Baturenggong reached an im-pressive political and cultural achievementto earn his ‘golden age’

Kertha Gosa, which is situated in thecentral town of Semarapura, was the placefor administration and traditional justice inthe pre-colonial times by a council consist-ing of the great king and his priests. Nextto the Kertha Gosa is Taman Gili, knownas a Floating House (Bale Kambang) whichwas the King’s Guard’s headquarters.These two buildings are decorated with

Kamasan Traditional Paintings. A colonialbuilding, located next to these two build-ings, is Semarajaya Museum, collectingsome handicraft of Klungkung, pre-historicand historic articles especially those usedin the period of Klungkung’s heroic battle.In the southern part of the museum area,there stands the main gate of SemarapuraPalace ‘Pemedal Agung’.

The newest sight in Semarapura Townis Patung Kandapat Sari, situated at themain junction of Semarapura town. Somepeople consider this statue as the landmarkof Klungkung Regency. Next to this land-mark stands an historical monument knownas Monument of Klungkung Heroic Battle.This monument is a cenotaph reminiscentof an event that once took place on April28, 1908. It is well known as ‘Puputan’, acounter-defence of The Great King ofKlungkung against the Dutch soldiers.Moving south of Semarapura town alongthe main road, one will arrive at the ‘underconstruction’ area of Tourism Villages, homeof traditional Painting, Kamasan Village andBali’s original capital, Gelgel.

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

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WHERE TO GO . . .

DENPASARIn the City

GIANYARThe Center of Art

Gianyar Government Tourism OfficeAddress; Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph.(0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554website:www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.idwww.gianyartourism.com email:[email protected] ,[email protected]

eeing on theachievements, Bali is notonly taken into account

in the making of works of art, butit has also more resounded Balithroughout the archipelago, andeven in the world. The success ofBali to dominate the nationalchampion in the documentary filmwas quite encouraging. “We doappreciate the success of Balibringing in champions through thedocumentary film festival at thenational level this year,” said theHead of Bali Cultural Services IBSedhawa when handing over thetrophies to the winners in his officerecently.

In years to come, continuedSedhawa, Bali should be able toengender more film activists.Through the Bali Arts Festival

‘Dalem Sidakarya Mask,’ Winner of Documentary FilmRESIDENTS of Bali are not only good at dancing and

playing traditional gamelan music, but also have an expertisein the making of film. It was evidenced by the achievement ofBali in winning the overall champion at the national level ofdocumentary film festival. Out of 8 nominations ofdocumentary entered by Bali, 3 of them were capable ofachieving the champion such as the first winner movie entitledDalem Sidakarya Mask composed by I Nyoman Nurai, thesecond winner entitled Janger Kolok (Dumb Janger Troupe)composed by Putu Satria Kusuma and the fifth runner upcame to the film entitled Swadharmaning Jro Ring Baturcomposed by Ariz Arsa Purnama.

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(BAF) 2011, it would be providedan opportunity to play the bestmovies produced by the bestBalinese inhabitants. “The festivalwill also hold an international-standard film including the filmsproduced by the activists ofdocumentary film in Bali,” he said.

But prior to the event, to enrichthe perspective on the cinema, BaliCultural Services would organize aworkshop on documentary film inthe upcoming January and February2011. “Recently, the interest ofBalinese community to producedocumentary film about anythingwas quite easy to do,” he added.

I Nyoman Nurai, the director,cameraperson and film editor of theDalem Sidakarya Mask admitted tobe quite happy with the successachieved in the national level. Nurai

said that the shooting took placefrom 2008 to 2010 in a number ofholy places, such as BesakihTemple, Lepang Village and DalemGelgel Waturenggong.

Meanwhile, Putu Satriahighlighted the lives of Bengkala

villagers, Sawan subdistrict,Buleleng, in which some residentsof this village were dumb. The imagewas captured and told stories aboutthe uniqueness of local culture,nature and community lifestyle ofBengkala featured in the

documentary film entitled JangerKolok (Dumb Janger Dancer). In themeantime, the work of Purnamaentitled Swadharmaning Jro RingBatur highlighted the tradition andthe uniqueness of Batur village inKintamani. (BTN/015)BTN

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his matter wasrevealed in theactivity entitled

Socialization of EnvironmentalPollution Control opened inDenpasar by Secretary ofDenpasar Municipality, AANgurah Rai Iswara, representingthe Mayor I.B. RaiDharmawijaya Mantra in the

s a matter of fact, thedistrict has manytourist objects being

Denpasar Leading to Environmental Conservation

SOCIALIZATION—Rai Iswara (center) during the socialization of environmental pollution controlin Denpasar City.

AROUND 50 hotel operators throughout Denpasar,Pertamina, Indonesia Power had a meeting to equateperception and mission in the environmental conservation.These industries realized that environmental sustainabilityin the tourist resort should be well maintained because ifthe environment was disturbed, it would greatly affect thetourist arrivals to Bali and Denpasar in particular.

Praja Utama Room of the Mayoroffice recently. The meeting wasalso attended by Deputy Assistantof Manufacturing, Infrastructuraland Pollution Control Services,Ministry of Environmental Affairs,Anton Sardjanto.

Rai Iswara said that DenpasarCity as the hub of various activitiesin Bali had brought Denpasartowards the rapid development,including the development inmanufacturing, infrastructure andservices. Great total populationwould be followed by the highnecessities of life, too. And humanactivities in meeting their needsmight disturb the ecologicalbalance and result in variouseffects such as domestic waste,medical waste, sewage and otherhazardous wastes.

Meanwhile, the Head ofDenpasar Environment Agency,AA Bagus Sudarsana, confirmedthe declining quantity and qualityof natural resources as a result of

the excessive utilization of naturalresources. On that account,according to Sudarsana, thequality of human resources had acrucial role in saving the naturalresources. The threat of pollutionin Denpasar did not only occur

onto the land but also in undergroundair. It was acknowledged that theconditions of free air in Denpasarremained relatively clean, saidBagus Sudarsana while adding the

achievement of Denpasar as thecity with cleanest air in Indonesiain 2008 in the implementation ofblue sky program.

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Tirta Empul:

A Room to Purify Corporeal and Spiritual Body

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located at rural Manukayaareas, Tampaksiringsubdistrict, Gianyar

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square km has 8 villages.And, the name Tampaksiring

has been famous becauseof the presidential palace

located there.

well known throughout the worldlike Gunung Kawi, Tirta EmpulTemple and historical sites up to the

south region. It is estimated the nameof Tampaksiring is originated inBalinese words tampak (sole) andsiring means “tilting.” Allegedly, themeaning of both words is associatedwith a piece of the legend of explicitand implicit in a palm leafmanuscript stating the name derivedfrom the former traces the feetbelonged to a king namedMayadenawa.

According to“Mayadanawantaka” palm-leafmanuscript, this king was the son ofBhagavan Kasyapa with GoddessDanu. But alas, this clever king andhad a nature of evil magic, was eagerto conquer the world and got drunkfor power. Moreover, he claimedhimself as a god requiring the peopleto worship him.

His bad character caused the LordIndra angry. Then, the Lord invadedand attacked him by sending anumber of troops. As Mayadenawaran into the forest, he was trying tooutwit his pursuers by tilting hissoles when he stepped a swindle sothat the pursuers could not recognizehis footsteps.

It is said, by his supernaturalpowers he could assume himself intoany forms and even he could createa toxic spring, which caused manytroops die after a shower and drinkthe water. On the contrary, LordIndra created detoxifying springs.Later on, the water bidder came tobe called with Tirta Empul (holy

water). Meanwhile, the forest areapassed through by Mayadenawarunning by tilting his soles was thenknown as Tampaksiring.

In the book SejarahPembangunan Pura-Pura di Bali(History of Temples Development inBali) written by Ktut Soebandi ismentioned the Tirta Empul bathingplace was built during the reign ofKing Sri Candrabhaya SinghaWarmadewa. It can be known fromthe existence of a stone plaque atManukaya Village containing textand figures saying that Tirta Empulwas established in the fourth monthof Caka Year 884 or around October962 AD, while Pura Tirta Empul wasbuilt during the reign of King MasulaMasuli ruling in Bali starting from1100 Caka Year or 1178 AD, for 77years. In other words, there wereapproximately 216 years of timedifference between the developmentof Tirta Empul bathing place and itstemple.

Architecturally, the bathing placeand Tirta Empul temple have historicalvalue, spiritual vibration, distinctivecharacter, as well as becomes familiarand friendly to the environment. Itsarchitectural style reflects the elementsof local tradition and looked harmonywith the natural conditions in thevicinity. Similarly, its spaces implyreligious significance

If studied further in terms of itsarchitectural function, the object assprings gets in touch with the space,

namely the space for bathing, spatialimage as a religious space to washup physically and spiritually.

Aside from relationship built bythe shape and the space willdetermine the rhythm, aestheticvalue and religious value of thebuilding. This bathing place is notmerely a shower room for cleansingthe corporeal body but also forspiritual body where in Balineselanguage it is called melukat orspiritual purification.

If observing the environmentfrom the cliff side connecting theTirta Empul Temple andTampaksiring Palace along withits bathing place, from a distancenorthwardly will be seen a bluishspectacle of Mount Batur and thepanoramic beauty of MountAgung in the east. Similarly, fromthat point it is visible the people’ssettlement in the surrounding andrice-terraced scenery on hillyslopes. On the sidelines of thebuilding lies the beautifullandscape of the hedge foliageand ornamental plants withgreen grass, interlocking oldtrees. This generates the shadyand quiet atmosphere in thetemple area. (BTN/014)

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Most major countries, either bank notesor traveler’s checks are easily converted intorupiah (Indonesian currency) Bank andMoney Changers can easily be found in thelargest towns in Bali, but it is advisable tocarry sufficient rupiah (RP) when traveling tothe less popular areas of Bali.

Almost all hotels and other bisiness willaccept foreign currency, but usually at lowerrate of exchange than offered by Bank’sMoney Changers. For your convinience abank is located at the Ngurah RaiInternational Airport.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

Bali is linked via satellite to all majorcountries of the world. International calls canbe made (via the operator or IDD-007) fromany private / business or hotel telephone.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Fire: 113; Police: 110; Ambulance: 118;Indonesian Red Cross: 225-465; Rescue Co-ordination Office: 751111; Directory Enquiries108; International Operator: 101;Telemarketing Service Information: 162; PostService Information: 161; Time: 103;Immigration Officer: 227828, 7510388; PublicHospital 227-911.

AIRLINES

Garuda Indonesia, Jl. Sugianyar No. 5Denpasar, Email : [email protected], Sanur Beach Hotel 2nd FloorPh:0361 287915, Nusa Dua Service center,Ph : 0361 770747, Fx : 0361 770174, Do-mestic Terminal Ph/Fx ; 0361 759764; ThaiAirways International, Inna Grand BaliBeach 1st Floor Ph: 0361 288141, Fx: 0361288063, Email [email protected], In-ternational Airport Ngurah Rai 2nd Floor In-ternational Departure Hall Ph: 0361 755064,Fx: 0361 755063 ; Qantas Airways, InnaGrand Bali Beach Hotel Arcade Ph: 288331,Fx: 0361 287331; Singapore Airlines 2nd

Floor GOI Building International Airport, Ph:0361 768388, Fx: 0361 768383, Email:[email protected], GroundFloor Ngurah Rai Internasional PassengerTerminal, Ph : 0361 761547, Fx : 0361754190; Qatar Airways, Discovery KartikaPlaza Hotel, Ph : 0361752222, Fx : 0361753788 Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai In-ternational Airport Room 12, 2nd Ph : 0361760274, Fx : 0361 760275, Email:[email protected] Japan Air-lines, Gedung Rama Tour, Jl Raya Kuta-Tu-ban PH : 0361 764733, 757077, FX : 0361

757082, Email : [email protected]; CathayPacific, 2nd Floor Wisthi Sabha BuildingNgurah Rai International Airport, Phone :08041888888,Fax : 62 361 766935,www.cathaypacific.com, Telephone (callcenter) : 0804 1 888888,Email address :dps#[email protected]; China Airlines,Wisti Sabha Building 2nd Floor Room 19Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph : 0361 754856/757298, Fx : 0361 757275

TOURIST INFORMATION

The Department of Tourism (Bali) has sixInformation Centres where booklets and bro-chures can be obtained free of charge. Ad-dresses: Ngurah Rai International Airport,Tuban, Phone: (0361) 751011; Bina WisataUbud, next to the village head’s in Ubud;Government Tourist Information Centre, Jl.Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta - Badung, Kuta;Government Tourist Office, Jl. S. Parman NitiMandala, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387,Buleleng Government Tourist Office, Jl.Veteran 23, Singaraja, Phone: (0361) 25141.

IMMIGRATION

Visitors coming to Bali by air from outsideIndonesia must be in possesion of passportthat is valid for at least 6 mounts and havewith them upon arrivel either a return oronward ticket. Visitor’s requirement to payVoA (Visa on Arrival) to the Bank, Ten dollarsfor seven days and twenty-five for thirty days.If you deny the agreement you must pay afine of twenty-dollars. For more informationplease contact immigration office (0361)764993.

TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI

1. It is always best to order a taxi by phoneespecially at night.

2. If you hail a taxi on the street, be sure thatthe name of the taxi company is clearlymarked on it.

3. Insist on using the meter. Don’t fall fordriver who bargains or claims that hismeter is broken.

4. In the taxi, note the taxi’s number and thedriver’s ID. This may be handy if you wantto register a complaint or trace belongingsleft behind.

5. In places such as Ubud, Sanur, and Kutathere are many people who offer youtransportation services. If you must takeany of their services, make sure youestablish the price up front.

6. There are licenced taxis at Bali’s Airport.Avoid taking services from “brokers” whooffer you transportation.

Distance between Tourist Interest (Kilometer)Bangli

20 Besakih

52 50 Candidasa

47 70 72 Denpasar

16 39 41 31 Gianyar

181 201 206 134 165 Gilimanuk

22 46 48 21 7 155 Goa Gajah

36 43 15 57 26 191 33 Goa Lawah

36 59 63 35 20 169 14 46 Gunung Kawi

41 38 13 85 54 219 61 28 74 Amlapura

26 23 27 47 16 181 23 10 36 38 Klungkung

57 80 82 10 41 144 31 67 45 95 57 Kuta

20 38 71 67 40 135 34 56 20 50 46 71 Lake Batur

59 82 84 12 43 146 33 69 47 97 59 2 79 Legian

86 106 139 89 102 79 100 125 88 97 112 99 66 101 Lovina

60 82 85 13 44 147 34 70 48 98 60 3 80 5 102 Ngurah Rai Airport

71 94 96 24 55 158 45 81 59 109 71 14 91 16 113 11 Nusa Dua

40 67 65 7 29 141 46 50 42 78 40 15 60 17 96 14 25 Sanur

79 97 110 78 99 90 93 119 79 97 105 88 59 90 11 91 110 85 Singaraja

80 103 105 33 64 124 54 90 68 118 80 43 100 45 89 46 57 40 78 Tanah Lot

29 52 54 23 13 157 6 39 20 67 29 33 40 35 106 36 47 30 95 56 Ubud

78 101 103 31 62 165 52 98 66 166 78 21 96 23 120 18 21 46 109 63 52 Uluwatu

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DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/24 (Nov 26 - Dec 16, 2010)

AREA SEA WAVESKuta 0.5 - 1.5 metersNusa Dua 0.75 - 2.5 metersSuluban (Uluwatu) 0.75 - 2.5 metersPadang Bai 0.5 - 2.0 metersMenjangan Island 0.5 - 1.75 metersLovina 0.5 - 1.75 metersTulamben 0.5 - 1.75 meters

SEA WAVES FORECAST(November 26 - December 16, 2010)

Issued by Weather Forecast Centre, Department of Communication, Meteorological andGeophysical Agency Regional Office III

1. Denpasar Areaa. Tourist Assistance Centre (24 hours) WR Supratman Street, Ph : (0361) 224111b. Denpasar City Police Station, Gunung Sanghyang Street, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 424346 – 422323c. South Denpasar Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur, Denpasar.Phone (0361) 288597d. West Denpasar Police Sector, A Yani Street No 100, Denpasar. Phone (0361) 225456e. East Denpasar Police Sector, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra Street, Denpasar.Phone (0361) 464694f. Kuta Police Sector, Kuta Street No. 141, Kuta Phone (0361) 751598 – 752110g. South Kuta Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Bualu-Nusa Dua. Phone (0361) 772110h. Tourist Police Post, Pantai Kuta Street, Kutai. Bualu Tourist Police Station, Bundaran Tugu Mandala of BTDC, Nusa Duaj. Tourist Police Station (24 hours), Jl. Double Six Beach, Kuta.

2. Badung Areaa. Badung Police Station, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi.Phone (0361) 829949b. Mengwi Police Sector, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi. Phone (0361) 411270c. Petang Police Sector, Majapahit Street, Petang.Phone (0361) 813975d. Abiansemal Police Sector, Ciung Wanara Street No. 80352, Blahkiuh. Phone (0361) 813972e. North Kuta Police Sector, Canggu Street. Kuta.

3. Gianyar Areaa. Gianyar Police Resort, Jln Ngurah Rai,Gianyar. Phone (0361) 293110b. Ubud Sector Police Station, Andong Street, Ubud. Phone (0361) 975316c. Sukawati Sector Police, Sukawati Street, Phone (0361) 298723 –298110d. Tourist Police Station, Simpang Puri Ubud

4. Tabanan Area.a. Tabanan Police Resort, Pahlawan Street, Tabanan. Phone (0361) 811210 – 814445b. Alas Kedaton Tourist Police Station.c. Tanah Lot Tourist Police Station, Kediri. Phone (0361) 812399

5. Singaraja Areaa. Buleleng Police Resort, Pramuka Street, Singaraja.

Phone (0362) 41510 – 21116b. Lovina Tourist Police Station at Lovina

6. Klungkung Areaa. Klungkung Police Resort, Untung Surapati Street No. 28.

Phone (0366) 21115b. Tourist Police Station at Goa Lawah tourism attraction

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali

7. Bangli Areaa. Bangli Police Resort, Merdeka Street No.98.

Phone (0366) 91072b. Tourist Police Station at Kintamani tourism attraction

8. Karangasem Areaa. Karangasem Police Resort, Bhayangkara Street No. 1

Phone (0363) 21220b. Tourist Police Station of Candidasac. Tourist Police Station of Tulambend. Tourist Police Station of Besakih

9. Jembrana Areaa. Jembrana Police Resort, Pahlawan Street No. 27 Negara.

Phone (0365) 41110 – 41198.b. Tourist Police Station at Rambut Siwi tourism area.

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (SEPTEMBER 2010)

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

AUSTRALIA 67.072JAPANESE 26.045CHINA 17.133MALAYSIA 13.964GERMANY 10.281TAIWAN 11.298

13th _ ”Tumpek Uduh/Pengatag” the day conduct prayers as a manifestation of worshipof Bhatara Sangkara fertility god who created the plants. Temple Festival at:- Pr. Puseh + Desa, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati.- Pr. Bandesa, Ds. Kekeran, Mengwi.- Pr. Manik Mas, Besakih.- Pr. Bhujangga Wesnawa, Ds. Gumberih, Jembrana.17th _ Temple Festival At:- Pr. Persimpangan Batur Pande, Ds. Dangin Pangkung, Kaba-kaba, Kediri-Tabanan.- Pr. Kepisah, Ds. Sumerta, Denpasar.- Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Ds. Gerih, Abiansemal.- Pr. Pucak Sari, Ds. Penarukan, Peninjaoan, Bangli.- Pr. Bangun Sakti, Besakih.- Pr. Anteg Sari, Ds. Dangin Pangkung, Kaba-kaba, Tabanan.18th _ Temple Festival at:- Mr. Selonding, Besakih.19th _ Temple Festival at:- Pr. Ida Ratu Geeng, Besakih.21th _ Temple Festival at:- Pr. Panti Pasek Gelgel Gobleg, Ds. Kayu Putih, Kec. Banjar, Buleleng.- Pr. Bebengan Tanjung – Lombok.- Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Ds. Kekeran, Mengwi.- Pr. Dalem Balingkang, Ds. Benawah, Gianyar.- Pr. Linggar-Lombok.- Pr. Majapahit, Ds. Monang-Maning, Denpasar.23rd _ Temple Festival at:- Pr. Tirta Harum, Ds. Tegal Wangi, Bangli.- Pr. Beratan, Ds. Baturiti.- Pr. Batu Kelotok, Ds. Gelgel, Klungkung.- Pr. Tohjiwa, Ds. Wanasari, Tabanan.- Pr. Pasek Tangguntiti, Ds. Jakatebel, Tabanan.- Pr. Pasek Bendesa, Ds. Sangsit, Sawan Buleleng.- Pr. Dalem Waturenggong, Ds. Taro Kaja, Tegallalang.- Pr. Pasek Gelgel, Ds. Tulikup, Gianyar.- Pr. Ibu/Pr. Kaja Wanagiri, Ds. Selemadeg, Tabanan.- Pr. Dadia Bandem, Ds. Sibangkaja, Badung.- Pr. Manik Bingin, Ds. Dukuh, Sidemen, Karangasem.- Pr. Dalem Tarukan/PGSDT – Br. Lateng Sibangkaja.- Pr. Panti Dalem Pulasari/PGSDT, Ds. Jagapati, Badung.- Pr. Desa, Ds. Negara, Sukawati.- Pr. Batur Sari, Ds. Camenggaon, Sukawati.- Mr.Tutuan, Ds. Galiran, Buleleng.- Pr. Agung Manasa Sinabun – Buleleng.- Pr. Badung Pengastulan, Buleleng.- Pr. Dadia Pasek Dalem Gaduh Cempak Putih, Ds. Mayong, Buleleng.- Pr. Kawitan Ki Pasek Kubayan – Ds. Bondalem, Buleleng.- Pr. Panti Pasek Gelgel, Ds. Bukian, Payangan, Gianyar.24th _ Temple Festival at:- Pr. Dalem Maya, Ds. Blahbatuh, Gianyar.- Pr. Penataran Gana, Ds. Bebalang, Bangli.- Pr. Dalem Gede, Br. Pande, Bangli.- Pr. Puncak Sari, Ds. Sangeh, Abiansemal.- Pr. Dadia Agung sapta Rsi, Br. Pateluan, Sidan, Gianyar.- Pr. Pasek Tohjiwa, Ds. Jakatebel, Tabanan.- Mr. Pasek Parateka, Ds. Batusesa.- Pr. Jeroan Dauh, Ds. Camenggaon, Sukawati.

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/ 24 (Nop 26– Dec 16 , 2010)26th _ Temple festival at:- Mr. Agung Bhujangga/Ida Bhatara Gusti Bebandem, Ds. Bebandem,

Karangasem.30th _ Temple festival at:- Mr. Dadia Pulasari/PGSDT, Br. Dukuh Kangin, Ds. Sembiran, Kec. Tejakula,

Buleleng.3rd _ ”Sugihan Bali” the day provide pangeresikan and worships Ida Sang Hyang

Widhi or Bhatara/Bhatari please salvation of the universe, doing physical andspiritual purification in order to curb the lust for the feast of Galungan.

Temple festival at:- Pr. Segara, Buleleng.- Mr.Kori Agung, Ds. Galiran, Buleleng.- Pr. Guru Hyang, Ds. Sangsit, Buleleng.- Paibon Pase Kubayan, Ds. Bondalem, Buleleng.8th _ “Galungan” holiday the day commemorated as the victory day of “Dharma” (Virtue) upon “Goharma” (evil) according to the old history of Bali (Purana).

This is the day of ritual, festivities and celebration with “penjor” the artistically decorated bamboo-pole stuck at every house-entrance, adorning the both sides

of the village roads symbolizing prosperity. Temple festival at:- Pr. Ratu Bagus Subandar, Besakih.- Pr. Wakika, Kupang, NTT.- Pr. Agung Giri Natha Sumbawa Besar, NTB.- Pr. Atambhuwananta-Kutamba, NTB.- Pr. Webananta, Kupang.- Pr. Giri Pati Mulawarman, Pontianak, Kalbar.- Pr. Mustika Dharma, Cijantung, Jakarta Timur.- Pr. Mustika Dharma, Komplek Kopassus, Cijantung, Jakarta Timur.- Pr. Dalem Suka Luwih, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati.9th _ Temple festival at:- Pr. Luhur Watu Karu, Tabanan.- Pr. Lempuyang Luhur, Karangasem.- Pr. Kentel Bumi, Ds. Banjarangkan, Klungkung.- Pr. Pasek Gaduh, Ds. Uma Desa, Kediri, Tabanan.- Pr. Pasek Kubayan, Ds. Wangaya Gede, Penebel, Tabanan.- Mr.Pasek Tohjiwa, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati.- Pr. Rambut Petung, Ds. Pasedahan, Manggis, Karangasem.- Pr. Dalem Taman Sari – Br. Tameng, Sukawati.- Mr.Pasek Tohjiwa – Ds. Tiyingan.10th _ Temple festival at:- Pr. Ulun suwi, Ds. Jimbaran, Kuta – Badung.- Pr. Luhur, Ds. Camenggaon, Suawati.- Pr. Pasek – Ds. Ubung, Denpasar.11th _ Temple festival at:- Pr. Segara – Jembrana.- Pr. Dalem Gede, Ds. Losan, Klungkung.12th _ Temple festival at:- Pr. Dalem Tegaltamu, Ds. Sekarmukti, Batubulan.- Pr. Kubayan, Ds. Umagunung, Sempidi, Badung.13th _ Temple festival at:- Pr. Dasar, Ds. Gelgel, Klungkung.- Pr. Catur Parhyangan Swastika Bhuwana, Lampung Tengah.- Pr. Pasek Tohjiwa, Ds. Sawah, Selemadeng, Tabanan.- Pr. Panti Pasek Gelgel Gobleg, Ds. Pelapuan, Busungbiu, Buleleng.- Mr.Agung, Ds. Benawah Kangin, Gianyar.

Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland),Jl Tantular 32 Renon - DenpasarPh. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 221195

Royal Danish & Norwegian Honorary, Mimpi Resort Hotel Jimbaran,Ph. 0361 - 701 070 ext. 32, Fax. 0361 - 701 073/4

Honorary Consulate of The Czech Republic,Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur, Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 286 465, Fax. 0361 - 286 408

Consulate Agency France, Jl. Merta Sari Gang II No. 8 Sanur, Denpasar,Ph. 0361 - 285 485, Fax. 0361 - 286 406

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Federal Republic of Germany,Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur, Po. Box 3100 Denpasar 80228’Ph. 0361 - 288 535, Fax. 0361 - 288 826

Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary,Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 287 701, Fax. 0361 - 735 232

Consulate Italy, Lotus Enterprise Building,Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ph/Fax. 0361 - 701 005

Honorary Consulate of Mexico, Puri Astina Putra Building,Jl. Moh Yamin 1 A Renon -Denpasar Po Box 3150 DenpasarPh. 0361 - 223 266, Fax. 0361 - 244 568

Honorary Consulate of The Netherland,Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta 80361, Po Box 3337 Denpasar 81001, Ph. 0361 - 761506,Fax. 0361 - 752 777 / 757 586

Honorary Consulate of Spain, Komplek Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Vallet 2 No. 11,Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Ph. 0361 - 769 286, Fax. 0361 - 222426

Consulate Agency of USA,Jl. Hayam Wuruk310 Denpasar 80235, Ph. 0361 - 233 605, Fax. 0361 - 769 186

Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar,Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 DenpasarPh. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : [email protected]

British Honorary Consulate,Jl. Tirta Nadi No 20 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 270 601, Fax. 0361 - 287 804

Swiss and Austria ConsulateJl. Patih Jelantik Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No. 12 Kuta,Ph. 0361 - 751 735, Fax. 0361 - 754 457

Honorary Consulate BrazilJl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005

Honorary Consulate ThailandJl. Raya Puputan Renon 81, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 263 310, Fax. 0361 - 238 004

Indian Cultural Centre (Embassy of India, Jakarta)Jl. Raya Puputan Renon No. 42 - 44 Denpasar - BaliPh. 0361 - 241 978, Fax. 0361 - 241 980

Honorary Consulate of Sweden & Finland,C/O Hotel Segara Village, Jl. Segara Ayu Sanur,Ph. 0361 - 282 223, Fax. 0361 - 282 211

Honorary Consul of MalaysiaJl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Ph. 0361 - 752 520, Fax. 0361 - 766 373

Honorary Consul of ChileJl. Pengembak Gang I No. 3 Sanur - BaliPh. (0361) 756781/281503, Facs. (0361) 756783, Hp. 081 139 4045

Honorary Consul of The Slovak RepublicJl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: [email protected]

Honorary Consule of Republic of PolandJl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta BaliPh. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

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Tabanan is the name of one district and townin Bali. Though Tabanan is not really a touristtown there are still some interesting aspects toit. Back in 1906 the Balinese and Dutch werefighting over control of the island.

One of the more positive historical pointsof interest is the Subak Museum, located closeto the main bypass road. While the museumitself is nothing special, it documents one ofthe most important social/economic/cultural in-stitutions in Bali, the Subak. Dating back to600AD, Bali has been using a system of un-

Tabanan Regencymechanized rice cultivation and water manage-ment. Bali’s ability to produce an endless sup-ply of rice year round is central to its history.The Subak controls management of the water-courses, stretching all the way to the highlandlakes. A farmer cannot simply flood all his fieldsat the same time, or divert a main stream to ac-cess more water. The system is intricate and theSubak museum is the place where it’s officiallydocumented.

Yeh Gangga, Lalang Linggah and Balian tothe west are beach environments around thearea. Highlights of the area close to Tabananinclude Taman Kupu Kupu (Butterfly Park) inWanasari and Yeh Panas hot springs. Pura TanahLot is a 15-minute drive South from Tabanan.Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot, one of the most popular placesof interest in Bali, is located on the coast of WestBali, at the village of Beraban in the TabananRegency. It is also called Tanah Let, whichmeans ancient land, and also Tanah Lod, whichmean the land to the south. The temple PuraTanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dra-matic in its ocean-front location and is one ofthe main temples in the worship of Balinesegods.

Tanah Lot has a long history in the world oftourism. The temple itself is built on a smallpromontory, which is only accessible at low tide.During high water the rock takes on the ap-pearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.

Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to‘guard’ the temple and contribute to the temple’sdangerous reputation. Sunset is the best time tovisit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies framethe temple and waves crash into the rocks. It isadvisable to avoid the tourist crush here, as itcan be severe.

Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural OfficeAddress; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 TabananPh/Fax. (0361) 811602

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WHERE TO GO . . . Klungkung, the SmallestRegency on the Island

This is the smallest regency in Bali. Itcovers only 121 square kilometers and in-cludes three islands, Nusa Penida,Lembongan and Ceningan. Despite its size,its influence on Balinese culture has beenpowerful. It was here, in the shadow of theholy volcano Agung, that the princes andpriests of Majapahit gathered in 1343 tocontinue the kingdom by setting up‘Keraton’ in Samprangan, but within acouple of generations, they moved toGelgel and then to Klungkung, in 1710. Inthe 16th century the Gods smiled on Gelgelwhen Dalem Baturenggong reached an im-pressive political and cultural achievementto earn his ‘golden age’

Kertha Gosa, which is situated in thecentral town of Semarapura, was the placefor administration and traditional justice inthe pre-colonial times by a council consist-ing of the great king and his priests. Nextto the Kertha Gosa is Taman Gili, knownas a Floating House (Bale Kambang) whichwas the King’s Guard’s headquarters.These two buildings are decorated with

Kamasan Traditional Paintings. A colonialbuilding, located next to these two build-ings, is Semarajaya Museum, collectingsome handicraft of Klungkung, pre-historicand historic articles especially those usedin the period of Klungkung’s heroic battle.In the southern part of the museum area,there stands the main gate of SemarapuraPalace ‘Pemedal Agung’.

The newest sight in Semarapura Townis Patung Kandapat Sari, situated at themain junction of Semarapura town. Somepeople consider this statue as the landmarkof Klungkung Regency. Next to this land-mark stands an historical monument knownas Monument of Klungkung Heroic Battle.This monument is a cenotaph reminiscentof an event that once took place on April28, 1908. It is well known as ‘Puputan’, acounter-defence of The Great King ofKlungkung against the Dutch soldiers.Moving south of Semarapura town alongthe main road, one will arrive at the ‘underconstruction’ area of Tourism Villages, homeof traditional Painting, Kamasan Village andBali’s original capital, Gelgel.

TOURISM of KLUNGKUNG REGENCYKLUNGKUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICEJl.Surapati No.3 Semarapura Bali, Indonesia

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WHERE TO GO . . .

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

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WHERE TO GO . . .

DENPASARIn the City

GIANYARThe Center of Art

Gianyar Government Tourism OfficeAddress; Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph.(0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554website:www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.idwww.gianyartourism.com email:[email protected] ,[email protected]

eeing on theachievements, Bali is notonly taken into account

in the making of works of art, butit has also more resounded Balithroughout the archipelago, andeven in the world. The success ofBali to dominate the nationalchampion in the documentary filmwas quite encouraging. “We doappreciate the success of Balibringing in champions through thedocumentary film festival at thenational level this year,” said theHead of Bali Cultural Services IBSedhawa when handing over thetrophies to the winners in his officerecently.

In years to come, continuedSedhawa, Bali should be able toengender more film activists.Through the Bali Arts Festival

‘Dalem Sidakarya Mask,’ Winner of Documentary FilmRESIDENTS of Bali are not only good at dancing and

playing traditional gamelan music, but also have an expertisein the making of film. It was evidenced by the achievement ofBali in winning the overall champion at the national level ofdocumentary film festival. Out of 8 nominations ofdocumentary entered by Bali, 3 of them were capable ofachieving the champion such as the first winner movie entitledDalem Sidakarya Mask composed by I Nyoman Nurai, thesecond winner entitled Janger Kolok (Dumb Janger Troupe)composed by Putu Satria Kusuma and the fifth runner upcame to the film entitled Swadharmaning Jro Ring Baturcomposed by Ariz Arsa Purnama.

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(BAF) 2011, it would be providedan opportunity to play the bestmovies produced by the bestBalinese inhabitants. “The festivalwill also hold an international-standard film including the filmsproduced by the activists ofdocumentary film in Bali,” he said.

But prior to the event, to enrichthe perspective on the cinema, BaliCultural Services would organize aworkshop on documentary film inthe upcoming January and February2011. “Recently, the interest ofBalinese community to producedocumentary film about anythingwas quite easy to do,” he added.

I Nyoman Nurai, the director,cameraperson and film editor of theDalem Sidakarya Mask admitted tobe quite happy with the successachieved in the national level. Nurai

said that the shooting took placefrom 2008 to 2010 in a number ofholy places, such as BesakihTemple, Lepang Village and DalemGelgel Waturenggong.

Meanwhile, Putu Satriahighlighted the lives of Bengkala

villagers, Sawan subdistrict,Buleleng, in which some residentsof this village were dumb. The imagewas captured and told stories aboutthe uniqueness of local culture,nature and community lifestyle ofBengkala featured in the

documentary film entitled JangerKolok (Dumb Janger Dancer). In themeantime, the work of Purnamaentitled Swadharmaning Jro RingBatur highlighted the tradition andthe uniqueness of Batur village inKintamani. (BTN/015)BTN

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his matter wasrevealed in theactivity entitled

Socialization of EnvironmentalPollution Control opened inDenpasar by Secretary ofDenpasar Municipality, AANgurah Rai Iswara, representingthe Mayor I.B. RaiDharmawijaya Mantra in the

s a matter of fact, thedistrict has manytourist objects being

Denpasar Leading to Environmental Conservation

SOCIALIZATION—Rai Iswara (center) during the socialization of environmental pollution controlin Denpasar City.

AROUND 50 hotel operators throughout Denpasar,Pertamina, Indonesia Power had a meeting to equateperception and mission in the environmental conservation.These industries realized that environmental sustainabilityin the tourist resort should be well maintained because ifthe environment was disturbed, it would greatly affect thetourist arrivals to Bali and Denpasar in particular.

Praja Utama Room of the Mayoroffice recently. The meeting wasalso attended by Deputy Assistantof Manufacturing, Infrastructuraland Pollution Control Services,Ministry of Environmental Affairs,Anton Sardjanto.

Rai Iswara said that DenpasarCity as the hub of various activitiesin Bali had brought Denpasartowards the rapid development,including the development inmanufacturing, infrastructure andservices. Great total populationwould be followed by the highnecessities of life, too. And humanactivities in meeting their needsmight disturb the ecologicalbalance and result in variouseffects such as domestic waste,medical waste, sewage and otherhazardous wastes.

Meanwhile, the Head ofDenpasar Environment Agency,AA Bagus Sudarsana, confirmedthe declining quantity and qualityof natural resources as a result of

the excessive utilization of naturalresources. On that account,according to Sudarsana, thequality of human resources had acrucial role in saving the naturalresources. The threat of pollutionin Denpasar did not only occur

onto the land but also in undergroundair. It was acknowledged that theconditions of free air in Denpasarremained relatively clean, saidBagus Sudarsana while adding the

achievement of Denpasar as thecity with cleanest air in Indonesiain 2008 in the implementation ofblue sky program.

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Tirta Empul:

A Room to Purify Corporeal and Spiritual Body

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located at rural Manukayaareas, Tampaksiringsubdistrict, Gianyar

Regency. The subdistrictwith the area of 42.63

square km has 8 villages.And, the name Tampaksiring

has been famous becauseof the presidential palace

located there.

well known throughout the worldlike Gunung Kawi, Tirta EmpulTemple and historical sites up to the

south region. It is estimated the nameof Tampaksiring is originated inBalinese words tampak (sole) andsiring means “tilting.” Allegedly, themeaning of both words is associatedwith a piece of the legend of explicitand implicit in a palm leafmanuscript stating the name derivedfrom the former traces the feetbelonged to a king namedMayadenawa.

According to“Mayadanawantaka” palm-leafmanuscript, this king was the son ofBhagavan Kasyapa with GoddessDanu. But alas, this clever king andhad a nature of evil magic, was eagerto conquer the world and got drunkfor power. Moreover, he claimedhimself as a god requiring the peopleto worship him.

His bad character caused the LordIndra angry. Then, the Lord invadedand attacked him by sending anumber of troops. As Mayadenawaran into the forest, he was trying tooutwit his pursuers by tilting hissoles when he stepped a swindle sothat the pursuers could not recognizehis footsteps.

It is said, by his supernaturalpowers he could assume himself intoany forms and even he could createa toxic spring, which caused manytroops die after a shower and drinkthe water. On the contrary, LordIndra created detoxifying springs.Later on, the water bidder came tobe called with Tirta Empul (holy

water). Meanwhile, the forest areapassed through by Mayadenawarunning by tilting his soles was thenknown as Tampaksiring.

In the book SejarahPembangunan Pura-Pura di Bali(History of Temples Development inBali) written by Ktut Soebandi ismentioned the Tirta Empul bathingplace was built during the reign ofKing Sri Candrabhaya SinghaWarmadewa. It can be known fromthe existence of a stone plaque atManukaya Village containing textand figures saying that Tirta Empulwas established in the fourth monthof Caka Year 884 or around October962 AD, while Pura Tirta Empul wasbuilt during the reign of King MasulaMasuli ruling in Bali starting from1100 Caka Year or 1178 AD, for 77years. In other words, there wereapproximately 216 years of timedifference between the developmentof Tirta Empul bathing place and itstemple.

Architecturally, the bathing placeand Tirta Empul temple have historicalvalue, spiritual vibration, distinctivecharacter, as well as becomes familiarand friendly to the environment. Itsarchitectural style reflects the elementsof local tradition and looked harmonywith the natural conditions in thevicinity. Similarly, its spaces implyreligious significance

If studied further in terms of itsarchitectural function, the object assprings gets in touch with the space,

namely the space for bathing, spatialimage as a religious space to washup physically and spiritually.

Aside from relationship built bythe shape and the space willdetermine the rhythm, aestheticvalue and religious value of thebuilding. This bathing place is notmerely a shower room for cleansingthe corporeal body but also forspiritual body where in Balineselanguage it is called melukat orspiritual purification.

If observing the environmentfrom the cliff side connecting theTirta Empul Temple andTampaksiring Palace along withits bathing place, from a distancenorthwardly will be seen a bluishspectacle of Mount Batur and thepanoramic beauty of MountAgung in the east. Similarly, fromthat point it is visible the people’ssettlement in the surrounding andrice-terraced scenery on hillyslopes. On the sidelines of thebuilding lies the beautifullandscape of the hedge foliageand ornamental plants withgreen grass, interlocking oldtrees. This generates the shadyand quiet atmosphere in thetemple area. (BTN/014)

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WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI Bangli, the Only non-Coastal Regency on the IslandBangli, capital town of the re-

gional government of Bangli, whichis located precisely in the central partof Bali province, is the only one ofthe nine regencies in Bali that hasno coastal areas. The mountainousarea with its beautiful valleys andsteep slopes give this northern partof the region its unique side. MountAbang, the highest peak is about2.152 meters above sea level.

Kintamani, a worldwide re-nowned tourism resort is located inthis northern part. In the southernpart of this region, about 100 metersabove sea level stretches a broadplain of mostly rice fields. Its geo-graphic background shows its neigh-boring regions are the regional gov-ernment of Buleleng in the north,

Bangli Government Tourism OfficeAddress; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613Ph. (0366) 91537

three old bronze manuscripts werehoused. The people around the vil-lage worship this temple. The cer-emony takes place on Rabu KliwonShinta where Ngusabha ceremonyis held once in every three-year pe-riod, which falls on PurnamaKelima around November.

This temple is located on thesouthern slope of Bangli hill, abouttwo kilometers from the town. It isreally an historical temple worth vis-iting. It has a long flight of stepspointing down to the south. It canbe reached by any mode of trans-port through a well kept shaftedroad, or a short walk from Banglicultural hall (Sasana BudayaBangli).

Klungkung and Karangasem in theeast, Gianyar and Klungkung in thesouth and Badung and Gianyar tothe west.

Kehen TemplePura Kehen is one of the most

ancient temples in Bali. It is here that

Penelokan Tourism ResortPenelokan (look-out point) is

situated on the southern part ofBatur Tengah Village, Kintamanidistrict, about 23 kms from theBangli town or 63 kms fromDenpasar, capital city of Bali prov-ince.

As well as its beautiful pan-oramic view, it also offers thebeauty of Lake Batur with its crys-tal-clear water. Mountainous areasserve as the backdrop, combinedwith the unique graveyard and theBarong Brutuk of Trunyan villagewhich cannot be found any whereelse in Bali. BTN

Badung Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Raya Sempidi Badung Ph. (0361) 756175 Fax.(0361) 756176 http://www.badung.go.id

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WHERE TO GO . . .

Ubud Hotels AssociationThe Ubud Hotels Association (UHA) is a non-profit,non-government organization whose regularmembership is comprised primarily of hoteliers witha category of allied members who actively servicethe hospitality industry. UHA is an active participantin major decision-making bodies affecting thegrowth development and maintenance of the tourismindustry. The Ubud Hotels Association willencourage and support the sustainable growth ofmember hotels through lobbying efforts, nationaland international linkages, marketing initiatives andtraining opportunities.MissionThe UHA will encourage and support the sustainablegrowth of member hotels through lobbying efforts,

You can send us your request or comments about Ubud Hotel Association directly tosecretary[at]ubudhotelsassociation.com

Or contact our secretariat:Furama Villas & Spa – Ubud Bali (Attn. Ramia Adnyana)

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Telp. (62) 361 950 000 (hunting),Direct: +62 361 747 5000 Fax. + 62 361 950 555

email: [email protected]: www.marariversafarilodge.com,

Mara River Safari LodgeBali Safari and Marine Park

Kedewatan, Ubud - Gianyar Bali - IndonesiaTel: +62.361.980.252 Fax: +62.361.980.253


PURI WULANDARI BOUTIQUE RESORT

PO Box 193, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaTel: 62-361-974466 Fax: 62-361-974467

[email protected]

Warwick Ibah LuxuryVillas& Spa

Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaTel: +62 361 972 616 FaX: +62 361 972 632


The MensionBr. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, GianyarBali - Indonesia

T. +62-361 982 777 F. +62-361 982 727E-mail : [email protected]

www.nandinibali.com

Nandini BaliJungle Resort & Spa

Ubud

Banjar Sebali Tegallalang Gianyar Bali Indonesia 80561Ph : +62 361 7800 940


ChapungSe Bali

Banjar Bindu, Mambal, 8 Jalan MelatiPO. Box 134, Ubud 80571, Badung, Bali, Indonesia.

Tel: (62) 361 8988 688 Fax: (62) 361 8988 689Email: [email protected]

www.furamaxclusive.com

FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud, BaliJl. Suweta, Br. Sambahan

Ubud 80571, Gianyar – Bali – IndonesiaTel : (62) 361-973178 and (62) 361 973179Email : [email protected]

www.wakadiumeubud.com

Jalan Raya Sanggingan Banjar LungsiakanKedewatan Ubud Gianyar 80571 Bali Indonesia

Tel : (62)361-972448 Fax: (62)361-972449E-Mail : [email protected] www.uma.ubud.como.bz

Jl. Raya Sanggingan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 BaliTelp: (62 361) 974330Fax: (62 361) 974329

http://www.pitamaha-bali.com

Pita MahaPita MahaPita MahaPita MahaPita MahaA Tjampuhan Resort SpaTHE PAYOGAN

Jl. Cocoa 2, No. 77 Banjar Bunutan, Desa KedewatanP.O. BOX 999, Ubud 80571,

Bali - IndonesiaPhone.: +62 - 361 978839 Fax. : +62 - 361 972717

[email protected]

Br. Bucuan, Ds. Batuan, SukawatiUbud, Gianyar - Bali

Phone +62 361 297800 . Fax +62 361 297700 Email :[email protected]://www.santimandalavilla.com

SANTI MANDALAVILLA & SPA

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Desa KedewatanP.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571Bali, Indonesia

tel. +62 361 9780022fax. +62 361980011

www.royalpitamaha-bali.com

Meseum & ResortDesa Melinggih Kelod Payangan Gianyar

80572 Bali-IndonesiaPh : (62)361 975963 Fax :(62)361975968

Email: [email protected]/ubud

ARMAJl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud P.O.Box 9696 Bali 80571

IndonesiaPhone :(62)361 975742 Fax: (62)361 975332

Email :[email protected] [email protected]

www.armaresort.com

The Royal Pita MahaA Tjampuhan Relaxation Resort

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Banjar Jati Desa Sebatu Kecamatan TegallalangP.O.Box 4 Ubud Gianyar Bali 80572 IndonesiaPhone. (62 361) 901 888 Fax. (62 361) 901 999

Email: [email protected],For Japanese: [email protected]

www.bagusjati.com

Kedewatan, Ubud Bali, Indonesiamailing address PO Box 33, Ubud 80571, Indonesia

tel: (62) 361 975 333 , fax: (62) 361 975 335email: [email protected]

www.amanresorts.com

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia 80571Art Space, Restaurant, Villas

Phone: +62 (0) 361 979252 / 979253Fax: +62 (0) 361 975895


gaya FUSION

Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud-BaliPh. +62 361 974454 ; Fax. +62 361 970949,

E. [email protected] http://www.thepuristvillas.com

The Purist Villas & Spa

Jl. Penestanan Ubud 80571,Gianyar, Bali IndonesiaTelephone :(62)361-975719 and (62)361 975719


Waka NamyaResort & Spa

Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali,Indonesia

Phone : 62-361-970388 Fax : 62-361-970377Email : [email protected]

www.tepisawahvillas.com

Tepi SawahVillas & Spa

Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning Pengosekan Ubud Bali,Indonesia

Ph: 62 361 978444 (hunting) Fax: 62 361 971 333Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theubudvillage.com

UbudVillage

resort & spaUbud Hanging Gardens,Desa Buahan, Desa Payangan, Gianyar,

Bali, 80571 IndonesiaTel: (+62-361) 982700 Fax: (+62-361) 982800 Email:

[email protected]

Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaPhone : +62 (361) 975236Fax : +62 (361) 975559

Email : sales @ pertiwiresort.comhttp://www.pertiwiresort.com

PERPERPERPERPERTIWITIWITIWITIWITIWIRESORT &SPA

Banjar Laplapan, Ubud 80571 Bali , IndonesiaPhone. +62-361-978666 Fax. +62-361-978222

E-mail: [email protected]://www.naturaresortbali.com

Natura VillaResort & Spa

Sayan Village, Ubud 80571, Bali, IndonesiaPO BOX 777 Ubud

Phone: +62-361 972 777Fax : +62-361 972 660

E-Mail: [email protected]://www.kayumanis.com

Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Kamandalu Resort and SpaJalan Andong Banjar Nagi Ubud Bali 80571

IndonesiaTel: +62 361 975825 Fax:+62 361 975851 / 978136

E-mai: [email protected] http://www.kamandaluresort.com

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Br. Umah Anyar Pejeng Kaja Tampaksiring Gianyar,P.O.Box 1011 Ubud Bali Indonesia

tel. +62 361 7453267 fax. +62 361 978991/2Email: [email protected]

www.anahataresort.com

P.O. Box 189 Nyuh Kuning Village Ubud 80571 Bali Indonesia

Ph. +62 361 974013 Fax. +62 361 [email protected]

http://www.balispirithotel.com

Jl. Goa Gajah Tengkulak Kaja Ubud Bali 80571Indonesia

Tel.62 (361) 975865 Fax. 62 (361) 975686E-mail:[email protected]

http://www.ghmhotels.com

THE CHEDI CLUBAT TANAH GAJAH UBUD, BALI

Jl. Kedewatan P.O.Box 7 Ubud 80571Bali-IndonesiaTel: +62 361 975478Fax :+62 361 975079

Email: [email protected]://www.kupubarongubud.com

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national and international linkages, marketinginitiatives and training opportunities.To maintainactive partnerships and links both internationallyand locally with Government ministries, non-government agencies, associations and individualsto further the improvement of the tourism industry.To be a proactive and reactive lobbying force withthe Government of Ubud for the benefit of theaccommodation sector.To organize and supportrelevant and affordable workshops, seminars, andtraining opportunities for the tourism Industry. Toorganize, facilitate and support productive sales,advertising and marketing opportunities formembers through co-operative advertisingprograms. day earlier, the

entourage of GdeAgung began their

prayers at the Bukit SinunggalTemple and Ponjok Batu,Kubutambahan. It was thenresumed to the West Bali area byvisiting the Kerta Kawat Temple,Pulaki and Pabean, PemuteranJagat up to Puncak Watu Kursi.

Prior to leaving for Denpasar,Gde Agung also said prayers atRambut Siwi Temple Jembrana.His pilgrimage was accompaniedby the Secretary of Badung

Tirthayatra, One ofthe Ways to

Preserve BaliTO keep the nature of Bali to remain safe, conducive and

secure, the Regent of Badung A.A. Gde Agung heldtirthayatra or pilgrimage to a number of temples in Bali andEast Java. Philosophically, the country was filled withconcern as hit by incessant disasters. “We’re sorry aboutthe disasters and continue to pray for Bali, especiallyBadung, in order to stay safe and always gets a blessing,”said AA Gde Agung after saying prayers to BlambanganTemple, East Java, recently.

PRAYERS-Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung said prayers duringhis pilgrimage to a number of temples.

BADUNG Regencygovernment in cooperation witha German consulting companyengaged in the tsunami (Z-TEWS) did the installation ofevacuation signs and tsunamievacuation procedure board.Installation of the signs wascentered on Segara Beach Kutaby Deputy Regent of Badung, IKetut Sudikerta, accompaniedby relevant agencies like theregional apparatus unit (SKPD),Meteorology, Climatology andGeophysics Agency (BMKG)of Denpasar Region, center foroperational control (Pusdalops)of Bali Province, Z-Tews Bali,Kuta Beach Task Force, marinetourism lifeguard (Balawista),

Badung Installs TsunamiEvacuation Signs

SAR Team and community leadersof Kuta.

Installation of the sign denotedone of the early warning efforts intsunami hazard mitigation. Theexistence of the announcementregarding to the danger of naturaldisasters was expected to beknown, honored and disseminated.

According to the Chairman ofthe Committee, Ni Putu Suryawati,installation of the tsunamievacuation procedures was carriedout in five places, namely KutaBeach in front of Balawista’soffice, Pasar Segara Beach in frontof fishermen group, on the beachin front of the Pullman Hotel, onthe beach of Kuta Art Market andon the beach in front Holiday Inn.

INSTALLING SIGNS—Deputy Regent of Badung I Ketut Sudikerta isinstalling tsunami caution signs in the coastal area of Kuta beach.

BADUNGThe Center of Tourism

Kompyang R Swandika, Head ofBadung Regional Revenue OfficeIGA Ngurah Agung Alit, Head ofBadung Agency for RegionalDevelopment (Bappeda) I WayanSuambara, Head of Badung CulturalServices IB Anom Bhasma,Spokesperson I Wayan WedaDharmaja, and Division Head ofGeneral Affairs I Nyoman Ngarta.

Previously, the regent had also

said prayers in Besakih Temple,Gelap Temple, Batu MadegTemple, Dalem Puri Temple andseveral temples existing inKarangasem. “We are trulyconcerned with the variousdisasters occurred and for that wesay prayers in order Bali couldbe kept away from disasters,”said the elderly of MengwiGrand Palace. (BTN/015)

Meanwhile, theinstallation of tsunamievacuation signs wasundertaken in 11 locationsnamely at the turn in frontof Hard Rock Hotel, JalanPoppies I in front of KutaBeach, end of Kuta ArtMarket near the beach, endof Jalan Kartika Plaza,corner of The Patra Hotel,Segara Beach, corner ofHoliday Inn, corner ofPullman Kuta Beach, infront of Jalan Buni Sariintersection, in front ofJalan Poppies II KutaBeach, and in front ofJalan Benesari KutaBeach. (BTN/015)

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HE second International Bali Meditators Festival (IBMF)organized on November 12-14, 2010 at Village Hall of Ubudby Anand Ashram Foundation (affiliated with the United

Nations) has received enormous attention from around the world.IBMF was inspired by Anand Krishna, a renowned spiritual activist

who has written more than 140 books in 12 years and which haspopularized meditation as a way of life. His concern about thedisharmony in the world, largely due to the many wars happening inour world and a decrease in individual and public awareness, haskindled him to make some efforts towards the realization of a newworld based on peace, love and harmony.

Such a new world can only be realized when people applymeditation as a way of life. According to Anand, meditation was astate of mind that should become the basis of our daily activities.Meditation was intended to know our true selves, to take responsibilityfor our own problems caused by our own fault. Meditative way of lifewould synchronize our thoughts and actions. Likewise, meditation andspirituality would make us appreciate the difference in terms of religion,belief in profession, ethnicity, culture, nationality, race et cetera.

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Hotel, Cottages & SpaPo. Box 1 Nusa Dua, Denpasar

80363 Bali, IndonesiaPhone : (0361) 771020.

Fax: (0361) 771139E-mail:

[email protected]:http//www.putribali.com

Hotel with unique cordiality

Nov. 26 - Dec. 16, 2010Who’s WhoWho’s WhoLooking back at your activities

aya Ubud Resort & SpaTree Planting programtakes a new form and

renamed as Maya Ubud Plant-a-Tree campaign as of November2010. Maya Ubud Plant-a-Treecampaign is in partnership withFNPF (Friends of National ParksFoundation), a local non-profitorganization.

FNPF allocates 1-hectare forMaya Ubud of total 100-hectare torestore forest cover on NusaPenida island from only 5% to30%. The partnership betweenMaya Ubud Resort & Spa andFNPF was formed since June2009. We have been allocating ahalf of the guestâ€™s donation for

Maya Ubud Plant-a-Tree CampaignTree Planting to support FNPFprogram.

The donation for Maya UbudPlant-a-Tree campaign remain thesame of US$20, which will coverthe cost of growing 4 saplings fromseeds in the FNPF nursery,planting on the land and 3 years ofcare. After 3 years the trees willbe strong enough to survive. Aplaque listing all Maya Ubud guestdonors will be placed on the land.Donors will receive the FNPFannual newsletter describing theprogress of the reforestationproject.

In the initial Tree Plantingprogram, guests choose theirpreferred tree: cacao, mango,

rambutan, mangosteen, rose-apple,and more; then they walk down tothe riverside garden with ourResort Guide to plant the tree.Each tree has an acrylic tag statingthe guestâ€™s name, the tree, dateof planting and words of memory.The program was well received byguests, especially those who arecelebrating their honeymoon,wedding anniversary, long stayingguests and returning guests. Nowafter 3 years time, the 3 hectaresland at the riverside garden isnearly reached its maximumcapacity with 131 trees beingplanted in addition to the originalvegetation.

Established in November 2007,the Maya Ubud Tree Plantingenables guests to take part in

fighting the global warming whilstenjoying their holiday.

ire safety refers toprecautions that aretaken to prevent or

reduce the likelihood of a fire thatmay result in death, injury, orproperty damage. Threats to firesafety are referred to as firehazards. A fire hazard may includea situation that increases thelikelihood a fire may start or mayimpede escape in the event a fireoccurs.

Fire Safety Trainingfrom Aston

Aware to the effectof fire, Aston at GrandKuta Hotel andResidence conductfire safety training byinvite local firedepartment. Train washeld on November 1st

2010 and attendedaround 40 staff.Training was dividedinto 2 section, theoryand fire handlingpractice. In theory,training participantslearned about firesafety managementand introduced tohydrant, floatingpump, portable pumpand fireextinguishers. Whileon practice, eachparticipant learns how

to handle fire with wet fabric andfire extinguishers.

We hope with this fire safetytraining, staff can have quickresponse for any fire possibilitieswhich can reduce damage andprotect guest safety. To completefire safety learning process,periodically will hold fire safetysimulation.

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hen The Elysian openedher doors in Bali in2005, the resort

introduced a whole new conceptto the market. For the first time,guests could be treated to their ownvilla for the price of an luxury hotelroom. Being able to pull this featoff was no easy task. Today, TheElysian is recognized as one ofSoutheast Asia’s 20 Best ResortDevelopments in 2010 and wellrespected for maintaining

Fifth Anniversary Celebrations at The Elysian is proud to support this fledglingprogram as its strives to better thelives of the less fortunate inBali.During August 2010, TheElysian extended a warm welcometo Luh Agustina Wati who is nowemployed by the boutique villa.Luh Wati is the first employee tojoin the resort after graduating fromthe Bali Hotel Association’sDisabled Program. This is a greatopportunity for both Luh Wati andthe award winning villa cluster. TheElysian respects the endeavours ofthe Bali Hotel Association DisabledProgram and with resort’s fifthanniversary coming up, TheElysian is set to engage more ofBali’s Disabled Trainees forsuitable positions.

- Pre Anniversary Table TennisCompetition for Staff

- A Togetherness Program tohelp further unify the valuedrelationship between staff and theneighborhood

- Blood Donation- Visit Tresna Asih Orphanage

in Bangli for presentingScholarship for One Orphan.

The Elysian is proud of theachievements made over the last fiveyears and looks forward to forgingahead with fresh initiatives that are sureto keep the hip villa resort young andinnovative in the coming year.

PRAY—Japanese tennis player, Kimiko Date-Krumm (right) with Slovak tennis player DanielaHantuchova (center) and tennis ambassador Angelique Widjaja (left) pray together before thecommencement of the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions WTA at Pura TamanSari, Nusa Dua, Bali, Thursday (Nov 4).

(Photo: ANTAR/Nyoman Budhiana)

exemplary occupancy rates year inand year out. This year The Elysianwill celebrate their FifthAnniversary with a series of eventsthat honor the efforts ofmanagement, staff and villaowners while respecting the valueof the role played by the immediateneighborhood.

The program includes: -Disable Trainee ProgramLife for those with disabilities

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Engine, Europe & Russia at ThePatra Bali Resort & Villas fromOctober 11th, 2010. A native ofGermany with mixed Dutch, Javaand Manado blood, she began hercareer in 1997 from then on she

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Sales Manager, The Patra Bali Resort & Villashas always been working in thehospitality industry. With over 13years of hotel experience, shecovered positions mostlyresponsible in Sales & Marketingdept.

Her career objectives are tohold higher responsibility to beSales Manager with strong focuson selling and relationship.Gaining experiences and seekingfor an opportunity in a rewardingand challenging organization.

In the beginning of her careerWola was helping with theShangrila Group in Jakarta andshe was also joining the MandarinHotel, Grand Melia in Jakarta andSanur Beach Hotel, Chateau DeBali Ungasan, The Oasis BenoaBoutique Beach Resort in Bali.

In 2008 she started her job inBali with Sanur Beach Hotelfocusing in MICE & Sales and shefinally joined with The Patra BaliResort & Villas. (BTN/015)

he elder the moresuccessful, may be anappropriate designation

intended to I Gusti Putu Aryadi, theowner of Dewi Sinta Hotel,Restaurant & Spa, Tanah Lot,Tabanan. Although he is growingolder, his enthusiasm and creativityin promoting the Tanah Lot touristobject remains high. Even, the manborn in Tabanan on January 2,1933 is always innovative, so thetourist attraction combining thesplendor of nature and spiritual isalways crowded by tourist visits.

Long before the Tanah Lot hasbeen known by the worldcommunity, the man from JeroPandak Kediri has been activelyinvolved in keeping this area eitherin Sekala (physical realm) andNiskala (spiritual realm). Assupporting devotee of the temple,he always maintains thepreservation and sacredness of thetemple. Every day, from morningto nightfall the man who alwaysdresses eccentrically does clean-upservice in the temple areabecoming the main attraction ofthe tourist destination. “I havegreat confidence, the advancementof Tanah Lot tourist destination ison account of Him (the Creator ofthe Universe). So I always performsincere devotional works,” he saidcalmly.

On seeing the flow of touristsvisiting Tanah Lot, the father offive sons got inspiration to equipthe tourist object with hotelaccommodation and restaurant.Dewi Sinta Hotel & Restaurant hasserved tourists since 1985. And toprovide better services to tourists,starting from 2006 he completedhis hotel with a spa therapyoffering traditional Balineseingredients and supported by well-

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experienced therapists. “We wantto provide the best services totourists having had a promenadeto this tourist destination orelsewhere,” said Aryadi who isalso the Director of CV Arijasaseriously.

In line with the rapid growth ofTanah Lot tourist destination,Aryadi continued to develop hisaccommodation. He did not onlymanage the hotel and restaurant,but also established a souvenirmarket and T-shirt factoryproviding various unique clothesand Balinese knick-knacks. Thismarket located at Tanah Lot, Kutaand on Jalan Sunset Road, Kuta.“We just want to provide Balinesestyle souvenirs to tourists,” hesaid.

According to him, allachievements were based on thesincerity to serve every single guestcoming to Tanah Lot and the Islandof the Gods in general. The husbandof Gusti Putu Sukada wasimmensely sure that everythingdone by sincerity and honesty wouldyield good results either for himselfor other people. Hopefully, sinceritywill always leads you to success.Congratulation Mr. Aryadi!

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FOTOSERIES

Pura Tanah LotPura Pakendungan

Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah lot, offersa wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian andChinese food as well as seafood and Europeancuisine prepared by our experienced chef.Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available ala carte or buffet style.

HOTEL- RESTAURANT- SPATANAH LOT-BALI

Phone : +62 361 812933 Fax : +62 361 813956

Website: www.dewisinta.comE-mail : [email protected]

Dewi Sinta hotel has 27 guest rooms of threedifferent types; Standard, Deluxe, and Suitewith AC, private bathroom, with hot and coldwater, color-TV, IDD phone and mini bar.

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privacy has become the primary choice for Asian touristsspending holidays in Bali. Evidently, 80 percent of the total

villa occupancy in early November 2010 period wasdominated by Asian tourists such as from Malaysia and

Singapore. Their numbers through the years tended toshow an increase, said Chairman of the Bali Villas

Association (BVA), Ismoyo S. Soemarlan in Seminyak,recently.

package on certain days such asLebaran or Idul Adha celebration.Each year, we prefer to offerhoneymoon packages,” heexplained.

The man who is also the GeneralManager of Uma Sapna Villa,Ismoyo S Soemarlan, admitted thatoffering honeymoon package wasa trend among the villa employersin Bali to support the revenue. Thethree-day and two-nighthoneymoon package was offeredthroughout the year regardless ofthe season. Honeymoon packageswere offered throughout the yearlike April, May, June, August,

he work program of the management of KutaSeaview Boutique Resort & Spa which called“a harmony Balinese living in the heart of

Kuta”, successfully made the Resident Manager,K.Swabawa and the resort which implementing the styleof Ubud in Kuta to achieve the award of “The BestService Excellent 2010” following the other colleaguehotels like FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa and The PatraBali Resort & Villas on the event of InternationalBusiness and Company Award 2010, which held byInternational Award Achievement Association in Jakartasome time ago, precisely on Friday, October 29th, 2010.

Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa,

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Sculpture coinciding with theexhibition of various kinds of krisdagger at Bali Museum. It waslocated on the east side of PuputanBadung Square in Denpasar.

Appearance of Cili sculpturewas in a woman of contemporarystyle. In other words, it was notexactly the same as the realisticone. Cili sculpture posed anembodiment of the Goddess Srisculpture that had long beenrecognized by the Hinducommunity in Bali, especially bythe farmers. In Greek Mythology,the Goddess Sri (Cili) denoted theGoddess Mother or a Lord Vinus.Meanwhile, in the ancestral cultureof Bali and Java, Goddess Sri wassupposed as a goddess of land or

Cili, the Goddess of Rice

CLAY-The picture shows a Cili sculpture made from clay.

symbol of the fertility.The Cili sculpture was carefully

made from selected clay. Havingbeen completed, the clay sculptureshould pass through a combustionprocess like ceramic, and thenplaited with palm leaves and othermaterials.

In terms of its function, Cili wasusually used in the daily life asapplied in the art of architecture,ritual paraphernalia, homeornament, appliances and so forth.

Ritual paraphernalia like thesymbol of Goddess Sri or thegoddess of rice represented theinvocation in order the rice couldgrow flourishingly and yieldabundant harvest. Aside from thepetition or prayer to the SupremeGod, factually the farmers shoulddefinitely cultivate their landproperly, and if required, theyshould apply fertilizers to theirplants. (BTN/Yan Beryas)

September, October, andNovember. Meanwhile, every yearthere were hundreds of foreigncouples spending theirhoneymoon, he explained.

Related to the package rate,Ismoyo said to offer twice moreexpensive than the normal ratenamely ranging from IDR 1 millionIDR 1.5 million per night becausetheir length of stay was also longer.The package rate offered includedthe transport, guide services, thecost of lunch and dinner, he added.

According to him, there were 70entrepreneurs joining the BaliVillas Association (BVA). Mostvillas among the members wereestablished in the region of BadungRegency, especially Seminyak

Meanwhile, based on the data ofCentral Bureau of Statistics (BPS) ofBali Region, the tourist arrival to Bali

from January-September 2010 wasrecorded 1,919,128 foreign tourists,indicating an increase of 9.26 percentover the same period in the previousyear amounting to 1,756,491tourists. Australia was ranked the topwith a contribution of 24.14 percentand then followed by China showingan increase of 1.38 percent, Malaysia(4.24 percent), Taiwan (9.26percent), the United Kingdom roseby 5.70 percent, Germany (11.50percent) and Singapore (60.75percent). In the meantime, thecountries such as Japan dropped by21.91 percent from 250,065 peopleto 195,288 people; South Koreadecreased by 0.63 percent from93,730 people to 93,140 people; andFrance also dropped by 5.08 percentfrom 85,749 people to 81,392people.

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UNIQUE exhibitionemerged in the middle ofrainy October at

Pengosekan Community of Artist,Pengosekan, Gianyar. Opened onthe 16th October 2010 evening,with Introducing Batik Art throughYouth Voice as its motto and nofear this is what proved to be it. Thebatik technique these days seemedto extinct and more studied by theforeigners rather than theIndonesian itself.

Batik was usually known as anart craft such as in clothing, cloth,wood and so on, yet in thisexhibition it is shown that batik isan artwork as a visual art to show.The exhibition was by younggeneration batik communities,Gondorukem from Bali(Indonesian Institute of the Arts[ISI] Denpasar students andalumni) and Sanggar Minat(Malang University students)Malang, East Java.

In introducing it so, it can beseen various themes were used oneach art piece. From just generalthoughts, processes to show,feelings, emotions, even the cultureview to political views from eachartist. Like in one of the SanggarMinat works titled Akar Budaya byFirdaus M. it is shown two panels,upper and lower, a flow of coloursseems to show roots to culture, anabstraction to it, which resulted aform of Javanese traditional mask

Sonic Of Youth II Batik Art Exhibition

The Voices of Youth Through Batik Artworks

at the top. Meanwhile in I MadeArde W alias Sangut art piece, itarranged in three panels, titledProses. It is showing a process ofbatik, from the first canting (whendrawing the wax on the cloth usingthe equipment canting) on the firstpanel, then the colouring on thesecond panel and lastly after beinglorot (boiled to take out the wax)and became the result to it on thethird panel. Peter Maran, aRomanian Dharmasiwa Student inISI Denpasar, who also learningbatik, brought up his opinionduring viewing the artworks, Thisis always something interesting forsomeone from outside like me.

Opened by I Dewa NyomanBatuan, owner of the PengosekanCommunity of Artist, heappreciated the guests who havecome as he knows these are art

appreciators and who wanted tokeep up the good work on batik andart. Vice Leader of the SanggarMinat community Dian Selly R.explained her communityexcitement,

The exhibition was also openedby art performances from eachcommittee. A Sekarjagat Dancewith modified costume using batiksarong and batik scarf also aBalinese touch on the hair from theGondorukem community, whileSanggar Minat shows a uniqueperformance of tying people fromDewa Nyoman Batuan, leaders ofthe communities, and guests usinga plastic rope connecting them toeach other.

The Sonic of Youth II:Introducing Batik Art ThroughYouth Voice opens until 23rd

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Balinese Hindhus Preparing to Celebrate Galungan Holiday

Women arebusypreparingvarious kindsof ritualparaphernaliato welcomethe GalunganFestivity,especiallyoblationsmade ofyoungcoconut leaf.

A day beforeof Galunganis calledPenampahanwhere Hindudevoteesprepare food(mebat) andinstall penjorplaced infront of theentrancegates of eachhousecompound.

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art activity in theform of

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n the series of the fifteenth anniversary ofWaka di Ume, a high class boutique hotelsituated in Ubud, carried out various activities

by involving all employees in a number of social andenvironmental care activities. Thus, General Managerof Waka di Ume, Duartha, explained recently.

The more important thing in the age of 15, addedDuartha, was using the moment of celebration toimprove the quality in every single aspect, such as goodservice extended to in-house guests, highlighting thenuances of Balinese culture in every single activity ofthe hotel and others. It had become a priority of themanagement.

One of the social activities undertaken was theplanting of rare trees and the frequently used trees inreligious ceremonies in the area of Nusa Dua Hill. Suchan activity also denoted a form of commitment of Wakadi Ume to participate in making the government’sprogram a success, namely Clean and Green. Inaddition, the hotel management also provided

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Ismoyo, also had quite interest invilla accommodation. “Theirnumber remained relatively a little.We indeed do not offer special

The best award in terms ofservice was signed by the Ministerof Culture & Tourism Republic ofIndonesia, Ir. Jero Wacik with thecoordinating minister of publicwelfare, H. Agung Laksono.

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ant a proof? Simply havea look at the StrawberryStop, a collaboration of

strawberry farm and tourismbusiness located at Candi Kuning,Bedugul Tabanan. This agrotourism has become the mainattraction for domestic and foreigntourists. On average, there are 75tourists visiting the farm every day.“On holidays, hundreds of visitorsdrop by this location which havecold temperature,” said NyomanSuta on the press tour of BaliProvincial Government on Sunday(Nov 14).

This owner of Strawberry Stopsaid that the business started in 1986was initially oriented in theagricultural sector only. Then, hestarted to develop the agriculture incombination with tourism businessin 1995. “I want to prove when thefarm is well-managed it can provide

Photo caption:1. Strawberry Farming owned by I NyomanSuta2. Tourists are absorbed in enjoying thestrawberry juice

Let’s Go to Strawberry Stopat Candi Kuning

AS soon as the tourism business grows rapidly, theagricultural sector seems to be marginalized. Only a few peopleglance at the sector having close relation to the plant. Actually,if this sector is combined with tourism sector, it does not onlycreate new alternative destination to be visited by tourists inBali, but also generates multiple economic benefits.

sweet economic impact. As a result,we can achieve the success astoday,” he said.

The result of his strawberry farmwas then consumed by touristscoming to his restaurant. His guestswere invited to have sightseeing tohis agro-tourism located behind therestaurant. There, visitors could seethe plant of strawberry, paprika andother crops. Even, within a specifictime visitors were allowed to picksuch red fresh fruits in person. Afterthat, tourists were taken to taste thestrawberry juice cultivatedorganically.

On seeing the rising number oftourist visits, Suta then imposed acharge to foreign tourists. However,domestic tourists were given freeof charge as an introduction andeducation. According to him,combining the agriculture withtourism business had become a

rampant business trend in the area.Tens or even hundreds of similarbusiness had appeared in numbers.Even, the sector providedtremendous benefits to economicactivities at the edge of Lake

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umpek Wariga falls on Saniscara (Saturday), Kliwon,Wuku Wariga, 25 days prior to Galungan. This ritualaims to provide ngerasak and ngatag for all types of

plants where devotees worship the Lord Shankar as themanifestation of Supreme God. On this ocassion, they pleadthe fertility of plants benefiting for the prosperity of humanlife.

Buda Pon Sungsang or 7 days prior to Galungan iscommonly called Sugian Pengenten as the beginning ofNguncal Balung that philosophically means to release ordispose all kinds of negative influence (adharma). This periodtakes place for 42 days (until Buda Kliwon Paang) where itdoes not constitute an auspicious time to build a house, aholy place, buy livestock, and get married.

Sugian Jawa falls on Wraspati (Thursday), Wage, WukuSungsang or 6 days prior to Galungan. Supreme God isworshipped at temple and family temple to invoke the sanctityand preservation of macrocosm (universe).

Important Days Prior to GalunganPRIOR to celebrating Galungan festivity, Hindu devotees in Bali will commence it with a series of ceremonies

including some important festivities as follows:Sugian Bali falls on Sukra (Friday), Pon, Wuku Sungsang

or 5 days prior to Galungan. Supreme God is worshipped attemple and family temple to whish for chastity and safety formicrocosm (human self).

Penyekeban is on Redite (Sunday), Paing, WukuDungulan, 3 days prior to Galungan. It is the coming downof Bhuta Galungan tempting people to commit adharmadeeds. The word Galung is originated from Old Javaneselanguage (Kawi) meaning ’war’; Bhuta Galungan is humannature intending to fight. To strengthen themselves, humanbeing is instructed to worship the Lord Shiva in order to bekept away from poor properties and symbolically housewivesbrood fruits and make a fermented rice as a symbol of self-restraint or strengthen the self.

Penyajaan is on Soma (Monday), Pon, Wuku Dungulan,2 days prior to Galungan. It is the coming down of BhutaDungulan tempting human more powerfully to commitadharma deeds. Bhuta Dungulan is human nature wishingto conquer others or to win. On that account, human isexpected to worship the Lord Shiva to avoid any vices.Symbolically, it is represented through the making ofassorted cakes meaning nyajaang in Balinese or attemptingthoroughly to dispose the nature of wishing to win.

Penampahan is celebrated on Anggara (Tuesday), Wage,Wuku Dungulan, or 1 day prior to Galungan. It is the comingdown of Bhuta Amangkurat attempting to tease humanbeings, especially to commit adharma conduct. In OldJavanese language, Amangkurat means to have power, whileBhuta Amangkurat is human nature wishing to take control.Humans are instructed to accomplish fighting against thetemptation by worshipping the Lord Shiva and defeat theforces of Bhuta Tiga (Bhuta Galungan, Bhuta Dungulan andBhuta Amangkurat). Today, it is also symbolized by theslaughter of pigs in the series of welcoming the Lord Dharma.And the pig itself is known to symbolize the laziness (tamasiccharacter), so slaugtering pigs can also be interpreted aseliminating the properties of human laziness. Meanhile, inthe afternoon devotees instal Penjor equipped with pejatiofferings conveying the confirmation of strong will andworship the Lord Mahameru (arching bamboo) for Hisblessing in the form of strength of dharma as outlined in theCatur Vedas where each of the Vedas is symbolized in thedecoration of Penjor namely Lamak (Rig Vedas), Bakang-bakang (Atharwa Vedas), Tamiang (Sama Vedas), andSampian (Yajur Vedas). In addition, Penjor also represents agratitude to Supreme God for the adequacy of food andclothing symbolized by hanging a variety of fruits, tubers,snacks as well as yellow and white cloth. By the nightfall, allfamily members attend a self-purification ritual to welcomethe Galungan festivity on the following day.

Ultimately, we have arrived on Galungan festivity, in Buda(Wednesday), Kliwon, Wuku Dungulan. It is a celebrationof human triumph against the elements of adharma mainly

those residing within the self. Gods and goddess are comingdown from heaven to bless human beings on earth. Sayingprayers in family temple are intended to express sinceregratitude to Supreme God for His kindness and graces.

Manis Galungan falls on Wraspati (Thursday), Umanis,Wuku Dungulan, 1 day after Galungan, devotees performDharma Santi namely social visits to family and friends toexpress gratitude for the victory of dharma and apologizefor the mistakes in the past. At night, they say prayers toworship deities in the nine directions (nawa sanga) so thevictory of dharma could be maintained within the self onwards.Penampahan of Kuningan is said to be a Nawa Ratri worshipmarked by the prayers to a number of gods such as Ishvara,Mahesvara, Brahma, Rudra, Mahadev, Shankar, Vishnu,Sambu, and Tri Purusa (Shiva, Sada Shiva, Parama Shiva).

Pemacekan Agung falls on Soma (Monday), Kliwon,Wuku Kuningan, 5 days after Galungan. On this day, devoteesput offerings to Bhuta so as not to disturb people and TriHitakarana can be accomplished.

Penampahan Kuningan is on Sukra (Friday), Wage, WukuKuningan, 9 days after Galungan. The Hindus are ready towelcome the Kuningan feast, and at night they say the lastprayers to deities of Nawa Sanga namely worshiping thegods of Tri Purusha (Shiva, Sada Shiva, Parama Shiva).

Kuningan is on Saniscara (Saturday), Kliwon, WukuKuningan, 10 days after Galungan. Gods and goddess comedown to earth from heaven until midday. Hindu devoteesexpress their profound gratitude for the blessing endowedin the form of the strength of dharma and plead so that weare always kept away from the adharma deeds.

On the Kuningan festivity devotees prepare offerings withyellow rice as a symbolic notice (nguningang) to thedescendants in order to follow the trace of predecessorscelebrating the feast of Galungan - Kuningan. They alsoinstal festooning “Tamiang” in shrines as a shield againstany attack of adharma forces.

Pegat Uwakan denotes the end of the series of Galunganand Kuningan festivities falling on Buda (Wednesday),Kliwon, Wuku Paang, one month or 35 days after Galungan.Pegat means separation, and Uwak means negligence.Therefore, pegat uwakan means never neglecting the dharmadeeds in life after Galungan onward. Abstinence of nguncalbalung has come to an end, and then the wheel of life turnsnormal as usual.

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KEC is an association of hoteliers whose place of business is locatedin Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas. There are a total of Room now2969 rooms represented by 20 hotels members of KEC. KEC wasinitially established in the early of 2000 to exchange information ontourism related and to initiate social related activities amongst themembers. KEC meets on the second Thursday of each month. KECalso has working groups of marketing initiative, environment, securityand government liaisons.

VISIONKEC will bring together hospitality business entities in Kuta district tohave a common understanding and commitment of the paramountrole everyone contributes to the success of Kuta in supporting Bali as

Ramada Resort Camakila

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All Seasons Legian BaliJl Padma Utara Legian Bali Indonesia

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Bali Mandira Beach Resort & SpaJl. Padma no. 2 Legian, Kuta, Bali.

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The Breezes Bali Resort & SpaJL Camplung Tanduk 66, Seminyak, Bali

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Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & SpaJl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta BeachBali – IndonesiaP : +62-361-751961; F : +62-361-751962E : [email protected] : www.kutaseaviewhotel.com

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a sustainable world class tourism destination.

MISSIONKEC will exchange information amongst members that affects thehospitality industry business in general and to have a common voiceand actions on tourism related issues in Kuta, Legian and Seminyakareas. KEC members will develop the positive image of, and promoteKuta, Legian and Seminyak as a preferred tourism destination in Bali.KEC will facilitate the communication and cooperation betweenbusiness, local government and the Balinese community. KEC willencourage the highest level of safety, security, cleanliness andenvironmental friendliness.

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etut, so he is usuallygreeted, is the father oftwo children from Meng-

wi, Badung. He further told thathe never imagine if he would beworking in the tourism industryand it flowed naturally like wa-ter. His career in the tourismwas initiated from Nusa DuaBeach Hotel, then Rama Beach

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the education background does not necessarily lead to theappropriate job. Probably, it is the suitable modality to KetutWinata, Executive Assistance Manager of the Legian ParadisoHotel, Legian.

and Alam Kulkul, especially in theDepartment of Food and Bever-age.

Before a year in office as theEAM in the Legian Paradiso,armed with the sixteen years oldproperty, Ketut attempted to keepimproving the services as a val-ue that could be extended toguests staying at hotel. “Even,with this pattern we are able tomaintain our repetar guests up to30 percent of the total hotel oc-cupancy,” explained Winata,whose major competence in foodand beverage obtained from self-taught.

The number of employees heworked with at the hotel was 140people, where 120 of whomwere permanent employees, thenthe remaining ones were daily andcontracted workers. Serving asEAM, Winata always put empha-sis that working in the sector oftourism services, satisfaction be-came the main orientation.

The presence of LegianParadiso having strategic loca-tion in the oasis of Kuta shop-ping center and nightlife, andwith Mediterranean architectur-al style, the hotel had becomethe prefered choice of Austra-

lian tourists within the past threeyears. In addition, it turned fa-vorite because of the reasonablerates offered and complied withthe characteristics and needs oftheir accommodation locatednear the beach. It would take

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RELAXING - Many tourists are spending their holidays by lazing at pool side

them less than 10 minutes toreach it. The Legian Paradisohad 124 rooms in a two-storybuilding standing on an area of2 hectares established in 1994.

Armed with superiority interms of room facilities, strate-gic location and prime servics,it is undeniable that the hotel hasbecome one of the best acrossthe region. So, if you are goingto spend holiday in Bali, pleasedo not hesitate to choose thishotel as your sanctuary.

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man of the People’s Republic ofChina, Mr. Wu Bangguo, really ad-mired Bali. Even, when he made thefirst state visit to Indonesia, Mr. Wudeliberately chose to come down inBali first. Mr. Wu paid a visit in Balifor two days and then flew to Jakar-ta to hold a meeting with PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono, coun-terpart Parliament Chairman Marsu-ki Ali and Chairman of the People’sConsultative Assembly Taufik Kie-mas in relation to commemorate the60 years of diplomatic relations be-tween Indonesia and China.

In China, Bali Known as Paradise IslandN During his stay in Bali, Mr. Wu

had held a meeting with Governorof Bali Made Mangku Pastika. Inhis meeting, Mr. Wu revealed thatin his first visit to Indonesia he de-liberately chose Bali because thename of Bali was currently verypopular in China. In China, Bali wasknown as the Island of Paradise,he praised.

On the second day, Mr. Wu hada visit to Ubud, exactly to Bali’s re-nowned painter Ida Bagus Markaat Mas Village and then to the Mu-seum of Fine Art Gallery owned byNyoman Rudana at Peliatan, Ubud.In addition, he also made his time

T is not a new thing thatclean w a t e r

becomes a problem in urban areas.Related to this issue, Deputy Di-rector General of Waterworks Bu-reau, Tokyo Metropolitan Govern-ment, Mr. Yujiro Mori would helprealize the urban waterworks sys-tem on this Island of the Gods. Suchreadiness was delivered when Mr.Mori made a visit to Bali on Mon-day (Nov 8) received by Governorof Bali Made Mangku Pastika.

During the visit, Mr. Mori wasaccompanied by Senior Director ofCompany Planning CoordinationDivision of Tokyo Suido ServicesCo., Ltd. Mr. Nobuo Matusuda, se-nior staff of Facilities Planning Sec-tion, General Division, Mr. Masahi-ro Matsuo and Project FormulationAdvisor of JICA Indonesia Office

Japan Helps Urban Waterworks in Bali

to visit the complex of Garuda Wis-nu Kencana, Jimbaran.

According to Mr. Wu, Chinesepeople were very familiar with Balias Paradise Island. Emotional close-ness and cultural relations betweenChina and Bali played importantrole in opening a broader relation-ship. On that account, heconvincethat the Chinese government wouldencourage an increasing number ofChinese tourists to Bali from cur-rently about 200,000 people to dou-ble in years to come. Currently, therewas a trend among the Chinese cit-izens where they chose Bali as their

honeymoon destination, he add-ed.

Meanwhile, Governor of Baliexpressed his profound gratitudeand happiness of government andthe people of Bali for the visit ofMr. Wu as Chairman of the Chi-nese Parliament to Bali. The gov-ernor also described about the con-dition of Bali tourism and close re-lationship between Bali and Chi-na. Lately, the governor said, suchrelationship progressively in-creased in harmony with the riseof the Indonesia-China relations.

Enhancement of the relation-

ship was marked by the increasedtrade between Bali and China, thepresence of big companies invest-ing their capital in Bali’s electricitysector and company from ChenZhen that helped realize Bali asGreen Province.

The meeting of Mr. Wu withGovernor Mangku Pastika on No-vember 6-7 was ended with the ex-change of souvenirs. Governorgave a statue of Goddess Sri madeof perforated coins and Bali Tour-ism guidebook, while Mr. Wu con-ferred a set of Chinese ceramics. (BTN/015)B N

Mrs. Keiko Kitamura.Mr. Mori explained that the Bu-

reau of Waterworks System, TokyoUrban Government was a localgovernment-owned company hav-ing a wealth of experience in man-aging the waterworks system forready-to-drink clean water for over100 years. Great achievement ded-icated by the subsidiary Water-works Bureau was its ability to pro-vide clean drinking water that couldbe drunk directly and the ability tocope with leaks in the drinking wa-ter supply network of around 80percent in 1995 to only 3 percent atpresent.

With the ability of knowledge,technology and experience, Mr.Mori had confidence to providecontribution to the reduction inleakage on urban drinking water

networks in Bali. For that purpose,Mr. Mori expected to establish ajoint development of waterworkssystem for ready-to-drink cleanwater to Bali.

Governor of Bali Pastika saidthat armed with the great achieve-ment owned by the Tokyo Water-works Bureau, the Bali ProvincialGovernment wanted to cooperatebecause of the provision of cleanwater posed a priority in povertyalleviation efforts towards the real-ization of millennium developmentgoals (MDGs).

Likewise, the governor addedthere were three regions in Bali cur-rently in urgent need of ready-to-drink clean water either for the com-munity and tourists, namely the cityof Denpasar, Gianyar and BadungRegency. (BTN/015)

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Minister of Transportation. How-ever, Heru said his party did notwant to overstep the authority ofthe Minister of Transportation togive further clarification. (BTN/bud)

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The theme of IBMF of this year isVasudhaiva Kutumbakam living inpeace, love and harmony.Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam meansthat the whole world is one familyfor the integrity of the worldcommunity and the realization ofa new world based on theawareness that we are one familyliving on one earth under one skyand one human race. IBMF aimsto share knowledge,understanding and experience ofmeditation and techniques amongthe participants.

This activity brought in 12speakers. Some of them were IdaPedanda Sebali Tianyar with thetopic ‘The Greatest Happiness IsTogetherness,’ Margot Anand andKetut Arsana with the topic ‘BaliSpirituality and their Contributionto the World and others.’

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his wild plant habituallygrows well in cool ambience

as in the midst of plantation likecoffee, clove or cacao and nearwater gutter. Since it grows wildly,it can be ensured that people arenot necessary to spray or fertilizeit. Compared to other vegetables,this one is relatively safe to con-sume as it grows naturally.

Fern or pakis in Balinese lan-guage is one of the favorite vege-tables for Balinese community.When we trace back the history ofBalinese ancient kingdom, there isa unique story related to this ferntips. It is said the passionate expe-dition to conquer and unite otherkingdoms across the archipelagomade by Gajah Mada from Majap-ahit Kingdom in East Java drovehim to make a visit to BedahuluKingdom in Bali. In addition to beprotected by strong chief ministerKebo Iwa, the King was alsoknown to have supernatural pow-er. Strangely, the King Bedahulu

A Trick behind Delicacy of Fern TipsNature has been very kind. It provides incredible garden of vegetables for human beings. Some are cultivated

while some others are left to grow wild. One of them is fern. Its tip or unrolling frond has been taken advantagefor vegetable or consume directly as fresh salad.

T was said to be pig-headed and noone dared or was allowed to seeit.

In order to make sure about theking’s head, Gajah Mada attempt-ed to find out using precise trick.He ordered to be served with in-tact fern vegetable with the lengthof one fathom. Probably, the royalcook should work hard to look forthis ingredient to a local forest atthat time. The side dish requestedwas in the form of chicken intes-tine accompanied by unferment-ed toddy drink. Additionally, thedrink should be served in a jointof bamboo. With those servings,he was ready to eat before theking. And by doing so, GajahMada was easy to see the face ofthe King of Bedahulu. In responseto this, the King might not kill theenvoy of the King of Majapahitand moreover the mentioned per-son was enjoying his food. Bythis way, Gajah Mada attainedfresh information about the king.

Up to these days, Balinesepeople remain to consume thisfern vegetable. They have a widerange of vegetable servings madefrom this ‘wild’ ingredient suchlawar paku misi nyawan (fernserved with bee hive), stir-fry fern,urab pakis lan kacang barak(fern and red bean served inspiced with grated coconut) andso forth. The fern ingredient hereis unnecessary to select from thelong one. The urab pakis, for in-stance, can take advantage of or-dinary fern or Balinese call it pakunasi.

To prepare this urab pakisvegetable, simply take 1 string ofyoung fern tips or unrolling frond,100g red bean and 1 cup of baked-grated coconut. Then, makeground spices consisting of 6cloves shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 1slice of turmeric, 1 slice of galan-gal, 1 slice aromatic ginger, ½ tspof coriander, ½ tsp of pepper and1 tsp of salt. Similarly, prepare 2

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tbsp of cookingoil, 1 tbsp offried shallot and1 tbsp chili (lasttwo ingredientsused for top-ping). Then,take and cleansethe young fern and red bean. Boilthem differently until cooked or totaste. Stir-fry the ground spicesuntil smelling fragrant and take out.Ultimately, mix the fern and red beanwith spices, grated coconut as wellas fried shallot and chili for top-ping. Now, they are ready to serve.However, you do not need to gazeup when savoring it is they not

ach region in Indonesiahas different delicacy

pursuant to surrounding environ-ment providing the ingredients andtradition maintained. Bali, for in-stance, has lawar. It has been re-nowned and tasted by the tongueof foreign tourists. Hot spices sup-ported by a variety of tubers andthinly-chopped vegetables like theyoung coconut shell, string bean,grated coconut or young papayawill kindle the appetite from the be-ginning until the end. Then,chopped meat such as pork, beef,chicken, duck or others are usedas the main ingredient, and it givesthe name of the lawar itself. Thislawar delicacy is over and overagain introduced in every occasionof traditional culinary event.

At villages, the ngelawar(preparation of lawar) tradition isbegun by togetherness. Villagersusually slaughter a pig or the likeand prepare the dishes collective-ly for special occasions such aspersonal life-cycle rituals or tem-ple anniversary. From early in themorning, they have been ready togo by bringing along a sharp knife.Few moments later, the choppingboards turn crowded soundingtek...tek…tek…tek goes on andon. Some prepare spices and veg-

Ngelawar:

From Togetherness with Love

etables, while the others slice thin-ly the meat in use. In essence, thepebat or kitchen department is verybusy.

Meanwhile, when celebratingthe Galungan and Kuningan fes-tivity, Balinese people (Hindu) mayjoin the collective slaughter knownas mepatung while food prepara-tion is undertaken individually. Thishas something to do with slightlydifferent tastes and interests. Thefood is prepared for filling someoblations other than for consump-tion. Their food habitually consist

of lawar, satay, komoh (clear soup),urutan (sausage), skin crackers,tum (chopped meat mix with spicesand then steamed) and so forth.

Other tradition remains to bemaintained is ngejot or presentingfood gift to neighbor and relatives.Though they equally have the samedelicacy, it is intended to maintainsocial relationship and exchangethe food as theirs may have differ-ent tastes. Similarly, family memberswill also visit relatives where par-ent or grandparent comes from. Toshare the happiness with the an-cestral souls, at least family will alsobring along sagi offering and bepresented to them in the home plat-form shrine at bale dangin or east-ern pavilion.

Today, probably many peopleare very busy as they must be incharge to work. However, there arealways people offering their servic-es by providing ready-to-serve la-war. It is variedly packed in nicebamboo basket containing partic-ular number of satay, lawar andserapah (grated coconut withmeat). On that account, people willnot be busy to prepare it in case oforganizing an event or socio-reli-gious activity.

When making a visit to Bali, italso a good opportuni-ty for you try these del-icacies. At least, try thelawar as it has beenidentical to Balinesecuisine. Seemingly,your visit to Bali wouldbe incomplete without‘pampering’ yourtongue by this delica-cy. Of course, it will en-rich your culinary ad-venture, too!

(BTN/punia)

long fern like what Gajah Mada had.In fact, behind the deliciousness

of long ferns vegetable and chickenintestine retains a political trick ofGajah Mada to get information. Un-til today, when Balinese people talkabout fern vegetable they may bereminded of the story above.

(BTN/punia)

The Illustration of ngelawar orpreparation of lawar delicacythrough mutual cooperation.

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ntimate and full of joy.Dozens of women

belonging to the members of theWomen Association of HotelIndonesia Natour (Perwinna)looked really different. They camein elegant adornment, colorful sarifabric in combination with blackpants and shored up by a matchinghair ornaments made theatmosphere of that nightmeaningful. The husbandwitnessing the scene just noddedas so impressed with theirenthusiasm.

Managing Director of PT HotelIndonesia - Natour, IGK HeryadiAngligan, in his speech franklypraised the spirit of thosehousewives. The spirit inaccompanying up to serving theirhusband was truly sincere. Thesupport given was also very helpfulfor their husband who was doingtheir job. However, Angliganstayed to remind them that theymust support their husbandcontinuously in developing the PTHotel Indonesia Natour (HIN).

“The support of housewife ismuch needed by their husband inadvancing the Inna Hotel Group.By doing many activities, they willindirectly promote the hotel where

For Ten Years, PerwinnaRemains to Support Husband

Members of Perwinna handed over a piece of cake to their respectivehusband.

I their husband works,” saidAngligan on the celebration of thetenth anniversary at Inna GrandBali Beach on Saturday (Nov 20).

Meanwhile, Chairman of theCentral Perwinna, IGA RaiWidowati Angligan, invited allmembers that by taking the sloganStep Up and the theme Armed withthe ten years’ spirit, let’s unify oursteps to advanced andindependent Perwinna indelivering the success of PT HIN”to become a loyal companion ofhusband as well as every singlemember of Perwinna should give amore concrete action. It was meantto give support both internally andexternally to the management of PTHotel Indonesia Natour likeserving as an image andnetworking ambassador.

In the meantime, Widowati alsoexplained about Perwinna posingan organization of housewife to theemployees of PT Hotel IndonesiaNatour, founded on November 17,2000. “Celebration of tenthanniversary involves all membersof different Business Units underthe management of PT HIN. Oneof our organizational agenda is tohold a general assembly,” sheadded. (Btn/015)

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(BTN) published by the BaliPost, Bali’s oldest Newspaper(since 1948), is a Newspaperfocusing on Bali’s tourism andculture. BTN is published inco-operation with the:

Indonesian Assoc. ofTour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of TravelAgents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Hotelsand Restaurants (PHRI-Bali)

Bali Bureauof Tourism

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F the world today is dom-inated by fast food as

franchise from the West, then it isdifferent what breakthrough carriedout by the Indonesia Institute ofArts (ISI) Denpasar. With the capa-bility of its networks that hasspread worldwide, it can be said thatISI has now ‘take control’ the world.In other words, the product of Ba-linese culture can now be encoun-tered almost on all continents.

Thus, the Rector of the Indone-sia Institute of Arts (ISI) DenpasarProf. I Wayan Rai said recently inthe local campus. It was not meantto boast. ISI had now expanded itsreach to around the world throughintergovernmental cooperation,embassy, stakeholders, universitiesand so forth.

“On that account, Balinese cul-ture has reached everywhere. Inaddition, the ISI also received doz-ens of foreign students obtaining

ISI ‘Taking Control’ the World

scholarship and those learning attheir own expense,” he said. Suchacculturation created an understand-ing that did not just concern withthe culture itself but also more thanthat, such as about the matter oftourism.

“Well, the existence of foreignstudents in the ISI or in Bali in par-ticular poses an added value to tour-ism promotion because they will tell

honestly and objectively about whatand how Bali is,” said Rai while con-sidering the role of information of for-eign students learning in the ISI relat-ed to the tragedy of Bali blast occurredsome time ago.

In addition, the tens of foreign stu-dents coming from 23 countries werealso introduced to the social life ofBalinese religious community. Theywere invited to participate in devo-tional services at several temples and

to go international. Of course,they should meet a predeterminedstandardization both in the con-text of academic activities and inthe forum of international exhibi-tion.

Getting involved in the globalsphere was certainly not a goodthing. ISI also helped villages inBali that would like to revitalizethe existing art treasure as con-ducted at Sembiran Village, Bule-

leng and so forth. “We do notchange them, but just help give a lit-tle touch so that they would be moreattractive,” said Rai who was accom-panied by Public Relations Officerof ISI Denpasar, Dewi Yulianti.

“We really want that ISI and Ba-linese culture in general will existeverywhere,” added Professor Rai.

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enjoy a social lifein rural communi-ties. “They werevery enthusias-tic,” said Prof.Rai.

The intro-duction was notonly targetingforeign students,local studentswere also giventhe opportunity

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FFECTIVE December 1,2010, PT Angkasa Pura I

(Persero) imposes the increase ofair passenger service rate (PJP2U).Domestic rate of PJP2U or betterknown as domestic airport tax ofthe Ngurah Rai Airport in Den-pasar was adapted from IDR 30,000to IDR 40,000, said General Man-ager of PT Angkasa Pura I (Perse-ro) Ngurah Rai Airport, Heru Le-gowo, recently.

According to him, the tariff ad-justment was implemented in or-der to improve the facilities andservices. His party would contin-ue to develop the airport facilities

Airport Tax at Ngurah Rai AirportIncrease Effective on December 1, 2010E and infrastructure with the aim of

improving the service provision topassengers. “Within the past fewyears, PT Angkasa Pura I has ac-tively performed a repair to the air-port facilities, such as terminals,landing ground, air navigation, andothers requiring great expense,”continued Heru while exemplifyingthe addition of 400 trolleys to 1000.

Heru also added that PJP2Urevenue per day reached IDR 1.2billion. Proceeds of the domestic air-port tax for one day were justaround IDR 200 million or one-sixthof the total revenue. It was said thatthe number of domestic passengers

per day reachedan average of6,000 – 7,000people. “We ex-pect the supportof all parties inorder the perfor-mance of airportservice improve-ments can be re-alized pursuantto the expecta-tion of the ser-vice users,” saidHeru.

Then, relatedto the letter is-sued by Gover-nor of Bali hop-ing a sharing ofIDR 10,000 fromdomestic andIDR 25,000 frominterna t iona lp a s s e n g e r s ,Heru said theproposal wasbeing learned by


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Recreational Park with Swimming Pool and RestaurantTaman Segara Madu comes with the concept of recreational park combining aquatic tourism with the ruralnature and scenic rice fields stretching over 5,000 m2 land supported by a variety of culinary flavors that willprovide convenience for visitors.

This convenience is realized by the combination of an Olympic standard swimming pool with the length of 50meters, width of 25 meters and a depth of 1.95 meters with eight tracks. Besides, it is also equipped with threerecreational swimming pools and children’s oval and circular swimming pool with a sliding, ornamental waterfalls

and bridges. Circular swimming pool for children serves as a playground and training with a depth of 0.4 meter,while the swimming pool itself is equipped with recreational facilities such as tribune, locker, change room, restroom, life guard and pool bar offering a wide selection of delicious food and drinks ready to meet the customersatisfaction.The main restaurant has a standard quality with Western, Chinese, seafood, Indonesian, and Thaimenus with a total of 350 seating capacity. This restaurant is very suitable for supporting various events such aswedding party, birthday party. Two dinning rooms available are air-conditioned Cempaka Restaurant and JempiringLobby Restaurant offering open atmosphere and rice field view.

The Pool Bar offers a variety of fast food and soft drink served at Melati restaurants in the form of Joglopavilion, while the Anggrek Restaurant is equipped with the Internet connection via Wi-Fi with speed at 512kbps for free. In addition, the meeting room is also available with full air conditioning in open andsoothing atmosphere, namely Kamboja room with a capacity of 30 persons and Cempaka room with acapacity of 100 persons.Meanwhile, Another facility is mini market selling any needs of visitorsincluding swim suit, glasses, lifebuoy and also soap, shampoo, tooth paste, skin care lotion, towelsand various snacks.

Taman Segara Madu is strategically located on Denpasar—Tanah Lot route and approximately0.5 km from the Batu Bolong Beach, Canggu. It is a very appropriate choice for tour guides,travel agents, and guests to enjoy lunch, or dinner, especially for those taking the TanahLot sightseeing tours. For convenience of visitors, it is supported by two spaciousparking lots, namely in front of the entrance and across the premises with a capacityof 100 units of motorcycles and 50 cars. Safety of visitors’ vehicle is assured as managed and served by friendly and polite employees asa major commitmentto customer satisfaction.

MBIENCE of fun bike, Sun-day (Nov 7) was indeed dif-

ferent from similar event in the pre-vious weeks. Most participants join-ing the activity were governmentofficials of Bali, outside Bali and thecentral government. “Through ahealthy bike let’s make Denpasar aclean, comfortable, safe and healthycity,” said Denpasar Mayor IB RaiDharmawijaya Mantra in the midstof fun bike activity in front of BajraSandhi Monument, Renon Den-pasar.

The fun bike event in the seriesof the World Town Planning Day2010 was released by Regional Sec-retary of Bali Nyoman Yasa. It tookthe route from Renon heading forWerdhapura Sanur. The sportingactivity was also participated by

Fun Bike to Socialize World Town Planning DayDirector General of Spatial Plan-ning Ministry of Public WorksImam Ernawi, Mayor of Banjarma-sin H. Yudhi Wahyuni, DeputyMayor of Denpasar IGN Jaya Nega-ra, Secretary of Denpasar Munici-pality AAN Rai Iswara, and Chair-man of Commission B of DenpasarHouse Eko Supriadi.

Rai Mantra added that celebra-tion of the World Town Planningposed the first step towards social-ization of spatial planning. By thesocialization it was expected toarouse the public awareness aboutthe importance of safe and conve-nient Spatial Planning as well aspromoting the interests of theGreen City planning intelligently,added Rai Mantra. (BTN/015)

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KA Sulaksana, the windsur-fer from the Island of the

Gods, had struggled for the repu-tation of Bali and Indonesia in theworld forum for many times. In thematter of dedication and loyalty toBali, no one could parallel to thegentleman born in Sanur on April29, 1971. Therefore, it would not bean exaggeration if Oka, as he wasfamiliarly greeted, was consideredto have mental determination be-coming an athlete model of Bali.

This son of a fisherman on Sa-nur Beach was often competing inthe national and internationalchampionships and able to demon-strate outstanding achievements.This year he competed in the

Oka Sulaksana Competes inthe Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games

Oka Sulaksana

Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. Inwindsurfing branch, Oka is oftenpersuaded by foreign parties to beathlete and coach. Oka had beenasked by Singapore, Malaysia and

other neighboring Asian countriesto be an athlete and coach with amuch larger income. However, thoseoffers were rejected by Oka who firstlearned windsurfing from a Germantourist on Sanur Beach.

Determination of Oka to defendBali was considered by DeputyGovernor of Bali AA Puspayoga asa major capital and force in achiev-ing outstanding performance. Hisdetermination had given self-confi-dence, trust and stability to Oka inhis effort to provide the best for Bali.

Oka Sulaksana was one of the274 Indonesian athletes getting in-volved in the Guangzhou AsianGames in China. He was relied topresent gold medal in the mistralwindsurfing of his flagship. Oka wasthe Indonesian flag bearer at theopening ceremony of 2008 BeijingOlympics. Besides, he had also ap-peared in the 1996 Atlanta Olym-pics, 2000 Sydney Olympics and2004 Athens Olympics.

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n hearing these expres-sions, children then run

helter-skelter regardless of the dan-ger impeding in front them. Thereis a child jumping over the wall com-pound, running into the house andthen lock the door, while some oth-ers climb up the trees nearby asthey are so scared. Meanwhile, thebarong bangkung (barong in theform of huge she-pig) does not wantto lose its target and keeps on pur-suing them.

When the children are missingfrom its presence, this black bar-ong is only grunting and occasion-ally showing off while luring thechildren to go out. In the meantime,its gamelan music accompanimentnamed batel keeps on being playedso that the show becomes more at-tractive. If the barong bangkungoften chases the children, so thebarong bangkung is also hunted bymany organizers for a show.

Thus, the uniqueness of bar-ong bangkung art show held dur-

Barong Bangkung Keeps onPursuing Its ’Prey’Ciiiiiiiiiiiit tahCit ...., Cit ...., Citah barong bangkung !!!!!!!

GALIVANTING SHOW - Barong bangkung is absorbed in dancing.

ing the period of Galungan to Kun-ingan festivity. By and large, thebarong show is habitually per-formed for 15 days starting fromtwo days prior to Galungan (pen-yajaan) until Manis Kuningan (De-cember 5-9, 2010). In its show, theart of barong bangkung is reallydifferent from other traditional Ba-linese performing arts. It does notrequire special stage, but it per-forms the show from one house’sentrance to another commonlyknown as ngelawang or gallivant-ing show.

Virtually every single region inBali has an art tradition of barongbangkung. By performing the bar-ong bangkung, the Hindu commu-nity in Bali believe they will be freefrom evil forces. Barong bangkunghas function to neutralize (nyomya)the evil forces into good forces.Yet, there are also people organiz-ing the show just to please theirgrandchildren at the feast of thevictory of dharma (truth) against

adharma (untruth).However, most people in the re-

gion of Tabanan believe that by per-forming barong bangkung show,their pregnant she-pig cattle willgive birth to many piglets. In theregion of Ubud Gianyar, the pres-ence of barong bangkung will be-come an interesting spectacle fortourists. Meanwhile, in the regionof Badung and Denpasar, the art ofbarong bangkung is usually dancedby adults. Then, at Gulingan Villagethe barong bangkung is played bytwo generations, namely childrenand the adults.

In the gallivanting show, peo-ple do not only present the barongbangkung, but also other barongslike barong macan (barong in theform of tiger), barong landung (tallChinese couple) and some others.These days, the gallivating show isalso commonly undertaken at ho-tels specifically intended for tour-ists. Bali Provincial Governmentthrough the annual Bali Arts Festi-val (BAF) regularly organizes thegallivanting show as an effort topreserve the tradition.

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M r. Matthias Fehlhaber Birgitt comes along with his wife in order to spend their holiday in Bali. In1998, he came to Bali for the first time, and now he has come to Bali 9 times. This citizen ofGermany was falling in love with Balinese culture. They like to see the uniqueness of Bali. It was

proven by their activities in Bali when they were watched “Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010” in Peninsula-Nusa Dua.This cultural event held for four days, starting from October 15 until October 19, 2010. The main objectiveof the implementation of the Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010 is to maintain and promote the tourist area of Nusa Duaand the Balinese culture that continues to grow in the environment of tourism in Bali and Indonesia ingeneral. “I was impressed watching the art culture in Nusa Dua Fiesta, because the variety of Balinese

culture can be staged in one area. I do not imagine that I can watchthis spectacular performance art”, said Matthias who was the firsttime watched the Nusa Dua Fiesta.

In Bali, he has already visited many places such as Sanur, Jimbaran,Kuta, Tanah Lot and Ubud. He feel enjoy in those places. He admittedthat he was recommended to visit Bali by his friends who live in Sanursince 2003. “My friends talk about Bali. Bali has unique culture andBali is safe place for travelling. The Balinese people are very friendlyand peace to live together”, he said with smiley.

In his opinion, Bali is very good island with rich of culture andbeautiful nature. One thing to be concerned is about the traffic jam inBali especially in Kuta. That problem will be much better if thegovernment could be preventing it. “I think the government should beimproving the road and also developing the public transportation inBali”, he added in the last session of the interview. (BTN/Dewa)

Matthias Fehlhaber Birgitt:

Peace to Live Together his man who met at the event of Nusa Dua Fiesta admitted that hehad a very wonderful time in Bali. He enjoyed all aspects that exist-ing on this island, from its culture, nature, hospitality of the people,

and even the women. It proved when he married a Balinese woman. Fromhis wife, then, he introduced more deeply about the culture of Bali. Itmade him became more impressed with this island which also known asthe island of gods.

“I feel very happy to be here. The cultures are unique, the nature is sobeautiful, and the most interesting is because everyone here is very niceand friendly, even with the strangers. I see this very rare elsewhere, and

therefore I always feellike home when I washere,” he said calmly.

Asked about theevent of Nusa Dua Fies-ta that he attended, hesuggested that kind ofevent should be contin-ued and more organizedbecause the touristswould be very interest-ed to see it. Besides, itwould be also a valueadded to strengthen thetourism of Bali. (BTN/Angga)

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Let’s Go to StrawberryStop at Candi Kuning

A Trick behind Delicacyof Fern Tips

Airport Tax at Ngurah RaiAirport Rises EffectiveDecember 1, 2010

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