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Vol. I, No. 16  September 11 - 24, 2011

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IDR. 2,000 Publisher : Wisnu Wardana; Address : Jl. Melati 43 Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia ; Phone/fax (0361) 227610 Email : info@www-balitravelnews.com ; Licence/SIUPK : 0094 / 22-09 / PK / I / 2011; TDP : 22.09.5.52.00072

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ALI has got the name of a living museum. The concept was expressed by those experts and people visiting Bali. This was due to the historical heritage and ancient way of life which are preserved well, mixed and adopted in the daily life of the society.

One of good the attitudes among Balinese is that when they find any ancient artifacts or any ancient remains they will preserve it. With religious ritual. The nature of religious ritual to any material, it is considered a sacred object and no one will risk touching it without a special ceremony to be carried out before.

This happened, when an archaeologist made a research project to read the inscriptions of ancient king, the people had to make religious ritual before the reading, and will be over seen by religious figures. Bigger parts of movable ancient heritage such as stone sculptures, bronze objects, and inscriptions are preserved in the temples.

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

Bali as Paradise on Earth

By Jan Hendrik Peters Strategic Advisor THK Foundation

Is this image an illusion, just a sentimental journey or a reality, worth to fight for. In case of reality the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana is essential, in case of illusion you better forget about Tri Hita Karana.

SPIRITUALITY, Tri Hita Karana and Balinese are inseparably bound with each other.

In bad as well as in good times Balinese would be wise to stick to their identity. They should not run away from it in their eagerness to imitate the west. To copy the western lifestyle would be bluntly stupid. The western world is economically and spiritually on the edge of collapse, while emerging countries like China, India and Indonesia are likely to dominate the world in the future. In this respect you could say that the West has much more to learn from the East than the other way around.

This development explains why the island of Bali is such a popular tourist destination. International tourists especially those from the West are looking for spirituality that has faded away in their own countries. In the past Bali has built its reputation of paradise on earth, where people are living in harmony with God, each other and nature as embodied in the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana. In line with this philosophy spirituality and artistry can be considered as the main characteristics of the image of Bali as paradise on earth.

The big question arises whether this image of paradise on earth is just an illusion, a sentimental journey or still a reality and worthwhile to protect and defend against the threats of mass tourism and commercialization that have infiltrated Bali tourism nowadays. Don’t play down these threats and be aware that mass tourism can change into a monster destroying Bali as paradise on earth. There are so many other places in the world where mass tourism has had disastrous impact on the quality of tourism and has changed society in a negative way. But sadly, the moment one realises what is happening, it is mostly too late to turn the tide.

island of Bali, were most impressed by its culture. The descriptions by writers and anthropologists of their experiences on the island of Bali at that time may be varying, but they all agreed that they had found paradise on earth.

Some quotations from influential writers and anthropologists of the first hour are illustrative for their emotions when they discovered Bali.

Colin McPhee, the writer and musicologist, found on Bali in the 1930s a many-sided natural house. For him, each part of the day had a quality which revealed a particular aspect of the island. For the morning it was a golden freshness when the island dripped and shone with moisture like a garden in a florist’s window. In the middle of the day Bali had become hard and matter-of-fact. In the afternoon and the evening its qualities shone through, as it grew unreal, lavish and theatrical like old-fashioned opera scenery.

Hickman Powell, another writer from the 1930s, experiences the island of Bali more physically. The real Bali came to him in the form of a solitary female figure, swinging. The erotic promise of the island revealed itself to him at the moment when a scarf fell carelessly from a shoulder, and the bronze bowls of maiden breasts projected angular, living shadows. This woman became a metaphor for the island, a part of a vast spreading wonderland, embodied dreams of pastoral poets. For him Bali was a teeming, pregnant woman and in her eyes burned afterglow of fallen empires.

Adrian Vickers, a writer of later date, describes the image of Bali as crowded splendour; an artistic people in harmony with nature; a vibrant, erotic atmosphere; and an exotic ancient history. It is indeed a beautiful island, overflowing with colours, smells and sounds that assault the newly-arrived travel-

ler with the same force as the hot, humid air.

More than any other tropical island, Bali has become the most exotic of exotic locations, a fantasy of all the splendours of the Orient and the beauties of the Pacific. Over three centuries the West has constructed a complex and gorgeous image of the island that has emerged to take over even Balinese thought.

nowadays is focused on making as much money as possible. This mentality of catch as catch can is also implying the artist for whom selling is more important than creating. And if even the artist is losing his spirit, what will be left of the spirit of Bali. Bali has lost its image of paradise and people who are looking for spirituality and artistry have to go elsewhere.

I leave it with these short quotations.

There would be much more to say about the image of Bali as paradise on earth. For people who are interested in the history of the image of Bali during the last eighty years, I would recommend the books of Walter Spies/Beryl de Zoete (Dance and Drama in Bali); Fred Eiseman (Bali: Sekala & Niskala); Colin McPhee (A House in Bali); Miguel Covarrubias (Island of Bali) and Adrian Vickers (Bali. A Paradise Created). The history of the image of Bali is in fact a long process of slightly changing images, that resulted in the basic image of Bali as paradise on earth.

The second opinion is an opportunistic one. For these people Bali tourism is fine and has to be continued as it is now. There is no need for change. Adaptation to the taste of the international tourists is sufficient and as long as they are coming, Bali tourism is okay.

People whith this opportunistic opinion don’t worry about idealism and solidarity. Their orientation is more focused on the western lifestyle than on the unique Balinese image of paradise on earth.

Speaking about the image of Bali it would be a mistake not to mention the names of three people who have unquestionably exerted their influence over put their stamp the image of Bali: Walter Spies (1895-1942), described by Covarrubias as Bali’s most famous resident and an authentic friend of the Balinese and loved by them; Margaret Mead (1901-1978), an excellent anthropologist who did relevant research to the unchanging folk life and to Balinese art as a manifestation of culture; last but not least President Sukarno himself (1901-1970), patron of the arts, who made Bali the mother culture of Indonesia.

Paradise on earth versus paradise lost The question arises whether the image of Bali as paradise on earth is still up-to-date or gone with the wind. Three different opinions are imaginable.

The first opinion is a negative one. Promoting Bali as paradise on earth is obsolete. Mass tourism and commercialization have spoiled the unique culture forever. Everyone on Bali

1,000 STPBI Students Plant Trees

Paradise on earth In the 1920s and 1930s of the twentieth century the early pioneers arriving on the

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Chief Editor : Wisnu Wardana; Publicist: Jan Hendrik Peters, KG. Dharma Putra, Journalists/contributors: Torsten Thierbach, Gung Man, Krisna; Marketing : Made Yudha ; Secretariate : Dewi ; Address : Jl. Melati 43 Denpasar, BaliIndonesia ; Phone/fax: (0361) 227610 Email : info@www-balitravelnews.com ; Jakarta : Bambang Hermawan, Villa Pamulang Mas, Blok C9/4, Pamulang, Tangerang Selatan ; NTB : Riyanto Rabbah, Jl. Abdul Kadir Munsi, Gang Dahlia No. 14, Mataram ; Yogyakarta : Titah Pratyaksa (083 1190 19410); Bank : BPD Bali KCP. Kamboja No. 0370115000510 A/N Biro Promosi & Pengembangan Pariwisata Budaya.

The third opinion is an optimistic one.

People with a positive opinion about the image of Bali as paradise on earth share the analysis of Bali tourism as done by those with a negative opinion, but with one crucial exception. They conclude that there is still hope for Bali to uphold the image of paradise on earth. But on one condition, namely that a strategy will be developed for the whole of Bali in which the image of paradise on earth should be protected and defended against the threats of mass tourism and commercialization. Time to turn the tide is short. It is up to Bali government to pick up this challenge. In this strategy of the development of cultural tourism on Bali, it is extremely important that all parties involved are using the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana as compass for a successful policy to create Bali as paradise on earth. All politicians, all regents and governor have to go for Bali as paradise on earth. If they do not fully support the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana as their compass in both their political and professional life, I do hope that they will not be elected. Bali needs a strong leadership, Bali needs tailwind and no headwind. And don’t forget: paradise on earth is the highest you can achieve during your life on earth. 

IN ORDER to implement the Tri Hita Karana (THK) concept, particularly in the Palemahan (Environmental) aspect, the students of the Bali Hotel School (SPB) and Bali International Tourism Institute (STPBI) carried out tree planting and beach clean-up activities. The event took place on Friday (Aug 19) and located on Mertasari Beach, Sanur Village.

It involved the entire academic community of the only one international-based tourism campus in Denpasar. “More than 1,000 students and faculty are involved to foster a love to nature of Bali because tourists are very aware of this,” said Made Sujana accompanied by Chairman of Dharma Widya Ulangun Foundation, Made Astina. In the future, the trees planted would be closely monitored and well maintained.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

Museums M useum in Bali MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN Founder: Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati (1954). Address: Jalan Raya Ubud, Telp: (62-361) 971159; Fax: (62361) 975136; Email: museumpl@indo.net.id; Website: www.museumpurilukisan.com NEKA ART MUSEUM Founder: Suteja Neka (1976); Address: Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud, Gianyar; Telp: (62-361) 975074, (62361) 975034); Fax: (62-361) 975639; Email: info@museumneka.com; Website: www.museumneka.com MUSEUM SIDIK JARI Founder: Ngurah Gede Pemecutan (1993); Address: Jalan Raya Hayam Wuruk 175, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar; Telp: (62-361) 235115; Fax: (62-361)765256 NYOMAN GUNARSA MUSEUM Founder: Nyoman Gunarsa (1994); Address: Jalan Pertigaan Banda No.1, Takmung, Banjarrangkan, Klungkung; Telp: (62-366) 22255; Fax: (62-366) 22256; Email: museumklasik@dps.centrin.net.id; Website: www.gunarsa.com MUSEUM RUDANA Founder: Nyoman Rudana (1995); Address: Jalan Cok Rai Pudak 44, Peliatan, Ubud ; Telp: (62-361) 975779; Fax: (62-361)975091; Email: rudana@indosat.net.id; Website: www.museumrudana.com MUSEUM ARMA Founder: Agung Rai (1996); Address: Jalan Pengosekan, Ubud; Telp: (62-361) 976659; Fax: (62-361) 974429; Email: info@armamuseum.com; Website: www. armamuseum.com BLANCO RENAISSANCE MUSEUM Founder: Don Antonio Blanco (1998); Address: Campuhan, Ubud; Telp: (62-361) 975502; Fax: (62-361) 975551; Email: a-blanco@indo.net.id; Website: www. blancobali.com; www.marioblanco.com

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MUSEUM PENDET Founder: I Wayan Pendet (1999); Address: Bale Bali Nyuh Kuning, Ubud; Telp: (62-361) 971338; Email: museum@telkom.net RUNA JEWELRY MUSEUM Founder: Adriaan Palar (2001); Address: Banjar Abiansemal, Lodtunduh, Ubud; Telp: (62-361) 980710; Fax: (62-361) 981563; Email: info@ runamuseum.com; Website: www. runamuseum.com PUTRAWAN MUSEUM OF ART Founder: Made Putrawan (2004); Address: Jalan Trenggana 108, Penatih, Denpasar; Telp: (62-0361) 463737; Fax: (62-0361)462724; Email: sales@alampurivilla.com; Website: www.museumpurna.com, www.alampurivilla.com MUSEUM BALI Founder: The Government of Holland and Bali in 1932; Address: Jalan Mayor Wisnu, Denpasar; Telp: (62-361) 222680, 235059 MUSEUM GEDONG ARCA Founder: The Government of Bali in 1974; Address: Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar; Telp: (62-361) 942347, 942354; Fax: (62-361) 942354; Email: bpppbali@dps.centrinnet.id MONUMEN PERJUANGAN RAKYAT BALI Founder: The Government of Bali in 2003; Address: Jalan Raya Puputan, Niti Mandala, Denpasar; Telp: (62-361) 264517; Fax: (62-361) 264516 MUSEUM LA MAYEUR Founder: The Government of Bali in 1957; Address: Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur Beach, Denpasar; Telp: (62-361) 286201; Fax: (62-361) 222680 MUSEUM MARGARANA Founder: The Government of Bali in 1983; Address: Kelaci Village, Tabanan; Telp: (62-361) 7442553

MUSEUM SITUS PURBAKALA Founder: The Government of Bali in 1994; Address: Jalan Melaya,Gilimanuk (near Java-Bali ferry port).

MUSEUM GEDONG KIRTYA Founders: Mr.Liefrinck & Dr.H.N.Van der Tuuk in 1928; Address: Jalan Veteran, Singaraja; Telp: (62-361) 286201 MUSEUM SUBAK Founder: The Government of Bali in 1975; Address: Sanggulan Village, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Tabanan; Telp: (62361) 810315; Email: bppp@dps.centrinnet.id MUSEUM SEMARAJAYA Founder: The Government of Bali in 1992; Address: Jalan Untung Surapati No.3, Semarapura; Telp: (62-366) 21448; Fax: (62-366) 22848 MUSEUM BULELENG Founder: The Government of Bali in 2002; Address: Jalan Veteran, Singaraja; Telp: (62-361) 286201 LATA MAHOSADHI Founder: Indonesian Institute of Art (ISI Bali) in 1997; Address: Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar: Telp: (62-361) 227361; Fax: (62-361) 975551

Emergency Numbers in Bali LIST OF THE HOSPITALS IN BALI

PMI Badung Imam Bonjol Street Km3; Denpasar

The Telecommunications facilities in Bali are reasonably well organized in keeping with the developments around the world. The Emergency Numbers in Bali can be found in the readily available tourist newspapers (which come free at most hotels and in large shops and also tourist information centers). Emergency Numbers in Bali Dial...

Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC)

By Pass Ngurah Rai Street 100x; Kuta Village, Kuta

Ambulance - 118 Police - 110 Hospital Emergency - 112

Bangli General Hospital Kusuma Yudha Street 27; Bangli

Rumah Sakit Bersalin Puri Bunda Gatot Subroto VI Street 19; Denpasar

BROS Hospital Jl. Tantular No. 6 Denpasar

Rumah Sakit Bhakti Rahayu Gatot Subroto II Street 11; Denpasar

Gianyar General Hospital Ciung Wanara Street 2; Gianyar

Rumah Sakit Dharma Yadnya WR.Supratman Street 256; Denpasar

Fire Brigade - 113 Search and Rescue - 115 Directory Assistance - 100 International Direct Dialing - 102 Local Directory Assistance - 106 International Operator Assistance - 108 Denpasar Hospital - 227911 Immigration - 227828 Bali Government Tourist Office - 222387 Post Office - 223565 Red Cross - 226465 Bali Travel Newspaper - 227610 HOSPITALS AND CLINICS Denpasar Central General Hospital/RSUP - (0361) 227 911 Bali Nusa Dua Emergency Clinic - (0361) 761263; 753268 Kuta Clinic - (0361) 753268 Ubud Clinic - (0361) 974911 Rumuh Sakit Wongaya (Denpasar) - (0361) 222142

Amlapura Hospital Ngurah Rai Street; Karangasem

Graha Asih Hospital

By Pass Ngurah Rai Street 33X; Kuta Harapan Bunda Hospital Tukad Unda Street 1; Denpasar Internation SOS Clinic

By Pass Ngurah Rai Street 505X; Kuta

Prima Medika Hospital Pulau Serangan Street 9X; Denpasar RSAD Udayana P.B.Sudirman Street 1; Denpasar

Rumah Sakit Jiwa Bangli Kusuam Yudha Street; Bangli Rumah Sakit Kasih Ibu Teuku Umar Street; Denpasar Rumah Sakit Puri Raharja WR. Supratman Street 14-19; Denpasar Rumah Sakit Surya Usadha Pulau Serangan Street 1-3; Denpasar

Badung (Kapal) Hospital Raya Kapal Street; Badung

Rumah Sakit Wangaya Kartini Street 33; Denpasar

Klungkung Hospital Flamboyan Street 40-4; Klungkung

Sanglah Hospital Pulau Bali Street 1; Denpasar

Manuaba Hospital Hos.Cokroaminoto Street 28; Denpasar

Tabanan General Hospital Pahlawan Street 14; Tabanan

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

Grand Opening of Kaigara Restaurant

THE INDONESIAN Chef Association (ICA) Bali Chapter organized a monthly meeting on Friday (Aug 26) in the Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence. The event taking place in a family atmosphere was intended to re-collect the data of the ICA Bali members. Besides, the meeting was also taken advantage to promote the regional and national activities, including the ‘Batur Festival’ and ‘Balinese Food Festival: Melapa Melapi Awards 2011.’  BTNewspaper/Photo by Krisna

INDONESIAN Food and Beverage Executive Club (IFBEC) conducted a monthly meeting to foster a sense of togetherness on Thursday (Aug 25) in Harris Riverview Kuta. General Manager of Harris Riverview, Sebastien Menesguen, revealed that IFBEC event was fully supported by the hotel he chaired. “We are ready to support every single positive event,” said Sebastien. Meanwhile, Nyoman Suasta, Chairman of IFBEC, highlighted the importance of the association to establish intimacy and togetherness among the managers and suppliers all over Bali.  BTNewspaper/Photo by Krisna

GRAND opening of Kaigara Japanese Restaurant held at Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Thursday (Aug 18) invited several agencies to enjoy the delicious Japanese cuisine, like sushi and sashimi. “These Japanese cuisines are now increasingly favored by many Western tourists. Therefore, Japanese cuisines are also available here,” said General Manager of Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Ida Bagus Raka Subawa.

Now, let’s try the delicacy of Japanese cuisine in Kuta, precisely in Kaigara Restaurant at Kuta Paradiso Hotel Kuta located in the golden triangle area of Kuta.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

“Fasting Break” Together Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa

Independence Day AUGUST 17th is the Indonesian Independence Day and the historical date for the Indonesian nation. Various activities were conducted to celebrate this day from games competitions to flag ceremonies throughout the country. This is the second Independence Day celebration for Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and residence since the opening.

The celebration was held with various activities, on August 12th 2011. Hotel guests were also invited to participate in the competitions. The games that were held, mostly group competitions and the guest most favorite was the arm wrestling water.

On August 17th 2011, the flag ceremony was held in the hotel yard, attended by the management and staff and led by Mr. Christian Gumala, General Manager of Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence as the inspector. “After the flag ceremony, we held the yellow rice cutting ceremonies to commemorate and in an appreciation for the independence which we have now for 66 years,” said Gumala.

In conjunction with the Independence Day, Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence held a dinner promotion with authentic Indonesian cuisine menu to promote a variety to the foreign guests.

About Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence is a newly built international 3 star hotel managed by Aston International. Located in the centre of Kuta which is surround by the fantastic attraction of Bali, Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence features 98 magnificent studio, deluxe studio and premiere studio rooms. Designed for a cozy living, Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence is designed to deliver a restful stay and a comfortable work environment for the staff. The hotel provide 3 beautiful outdoor swimming pools, meeting room facility with latest equipment, Magnolia Café which provide creative and delicious dining and Lobby Lounge where guest can relax and sample the art of Bali coffee. All guests have free access to Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms. Rooms are equipped with LCD flat screens with an international selection of TV channels and standard of service.

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Fasting Break Together in Alam KulKul Resort ON FRIDAY (Aug 19), Alam KulKul Resort organized a special joint fasting break by inviting the La Roibat Orphanage, Tabanan. In addition, the Alam KulKul also invited a taxi driver Ketut Suparta who gave back the wallet of tourist staying in the hotel.

Owner of the Alam KulKul Resort, Faisal Hasin, specifically granted a certificate to Ketut Suparta who he said had been honest, deserving and responsible for his work in providing convenience for his passengers.

Faisal Hasin on the occasion said that his management party consistently carried out the joint fasting break since the hotel was first established.

“So, it has been for 22 times for us to hold this event every holy month of Ramadan,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Board of Orphanage and some Muslim community leaders invited gave their positive appreciation to the event. One of the foster children of La Roibat Orphanage, Citra, said that she was very pleased as the Alam KulKul Resort were willing to share the happiness in the joint fasting break like that. Similarly, she expressed her profound gratitude because they had been invited although location of the orphanage was outside the territory of Badung Regency.

Such joint fasting break 100 people were invited, including hotel guests, community leaders, meritorious people and orphanage children.

“We’ll do our best to consistently perform the activity of joint fasting break every year,” said Faisal when ending his speech.  BTNewspaper/Prika/Dira

IN CONJUNC TION with the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1432H, Moslem employees of Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa along with their families held the Breakfasting ceremony in the meeting room of the hotel attended by the private owner of the hotel Mr. Agus Pribadi, Mr. Radu I Frentiu the General Manager and the other board of management member as well as the head of Employee Union.

The event began with the recital of the Holy Qur’an by Mr. Nurkholis followed by lecture on the meaning and objective of tasting and its benefits given by the “Ustadz”. Some speech from The Owning Company and the General Manager and continued with breakfasting moment and

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Magrib Praying to conclude the fasting day on the day.

During the closing ceremony of the event, all members gather and enjoyed an Indonesian Dinner in togetherness which brings great harmony in the relationship between employee, The Owner and Management of Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa. “May we wish that Eid Al Fitri is a blessing for all of us”, said Radu.  BTNewspaper/PR

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

BALI has got the name of a living museum. The concept was expressed by those experts and people visiting Bali. This was due to the historical heritage and ancient way of life are preserved well, mixed and adopted in the daily life of the society.

One of the good attitudes among Balinese is that when they find any ancient artifacts or any ancient remains they will preserve it. With religious ritual. The nature of religious ritual to any material, it is considered sacred object and no one will risk touching it without a special ceremony to be carried out before.

This happened, when an archaeologist made a research project to read the inscriptions of ancient king, the people had to make religious ritual before the reading, and will be over seen by religious figures. Bigger parts of movable ancient heritage such as stone sculptures, bronze objects, and inscriptions are preserved in the temples.

They have made this concept of preservation so we have historical heritage still preserved well, but on the other hand the historical facts are not in-site anymore, and this gives special difficulty in the research. It is also good that the people become more and more aware about the modern techniques of preservation and they one by one trust the government in preserving the objects.

Many ancient heritage objects have been preserved in the museum, started by Dutch scholars. Museums were also since built to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Bali, below are some museums so far have been built in Bali.

Gedong Kirtya Museum Built in Singaraja city, the capital city of Nusa Tenggara at the time. One Dutch scholar L.J.J. Caron invited kings of Bali and religious figures to discuss the rich heritages of ancient litterateur spread-out in Bali.

Many art works were allowed to go astray or damaged in the course of time not giving a chance to the people to record or study their values. The meeting in Kintamani on June 1928 with the forum deciding to establish a foundation called “Kirtya Liefrink - Van der Tuuk” to manage the preservation.

F.A. Liefrink was the Assistant Resident of Dutch Administration on Bali and Lombok who put an intensive attention to Balinese culture and had written many articles on Bali and Lombok. Dr. H.N. Van der Tuuk, was an historian who built his house on the land what is now Gedong Kirtya Museum. He composed the 4 volumes of Kawi - Balineesch - Nederlandch Woordenboek (1872 – 1894).

The museum is dedicated with special for manuscripts written on palm leaves as literary records of Bali. Further research on contents, preservation, and socialization are happening, and more collections searched among the private collectors to persuade them to trust the preservation at the museum.

Bali Museum Around 1910, when Dutch cruise ship named K.P.M started to visit Bali and dropped tourists, Bali started to become popular around the world with more and more tourists coming to Bali. Many ancient objects fell into the hand of tourists. Realizing this situation Mr. W.F.J. Kroon, the assistant Resident of Bali and Lombok asked Mr. Curt Grundler to work out a plan of the museum with Balinese architects.

The team decided to build a museum with architecture mixed between temple and place style. The construction was almost stopped during the explosion of Mt. Batur in 1917 which was damaging hundreds of temples and people’s houses, and falling down the of the half-built museum.

Finally the museum was opened in 1932, with management, with 3 mains exhibition

pavilions, which are Gedung Tabanan, Gedung Karangasem, and Gedung Buleleng. Gedung Tabanan or the Pavilion of Tabanan is one of the pavilions with architectural design of Tabanan regency style to preserve and exhibit Bali ethnography, arts, accessories, household tools, ritual tools, and various traditional arms.

Gedung Buleleng (the Pavilion of Buleleng) features architectural style of north Bali. This pavilion is dedicated to preserve and exhibit Chinese Buddhas, various sculptures classified according to its period, and primitive style.

Gedung Karangasem or the Pavilion of Karangasem with architectural design of East Bali is to preserve and exhibit various human cultural facts from before BC until the current decade such as agricultural tools from Bronze Age, megalithic age, inscriptions on bronze, stone sculptures of 13th to 16th century, Chinese porcelain, and various ritualistic objects.

Museum Bali is one of the biggest museums in Indonesia with various types of collections. According to the inventory made in 1981 the collection of Museum Bali are recorded as follows: Pre-historical fact 640 objects; Historic fact 6.883 objects; Ethnographic fact 4.103 objects. (Source: Proyek Pegembangan Permuseuman Bali, 1981/1982).

Museum Gedong Arca Located at Bedulu village, Pejeng, Gianyar.

The area along the lowland between Tampaksiring and Bedulu, further south is also rich of ancient records especially ancient stone carving, and rock cut candis (hermitages).

The construction of this museum was the idea of R.P. Soejono, an Indonesian archaeologist in 1958/1959. The aim was to preserve archaeological findings around Bali, some by purchasing and from private donations.

The museum has 3,000 collections. The type of collection is from pre-history until historical period and classified as follows: 1).

Period of hunter and food gathering; 2). Late hunter and food gathering; 3). Cultivation period; 4). Metal age culture; and 5). Historic culture starting 8th century. So, this museum is archaeological in nature.

Museum Subak Located in Tabanan city, 21 Kms west of Denpasar. The back ground of the establishment is to preserve the related tools of Balinese farmers as rice grower and using padi (rice) as the basic food. This includes the tools used in cultivating land, growing, harvesting, storing, and processing the rice into clean cereals which is ready to be cooked. Kitchenette tools are also on display.

Some important tools described in short below: 1). Madik or taah, is a cutting blade to clean the bushes or land, especially used in the dry land; 2). Penampad, is a long sword-like blade to clean the wet rice field; 3). Tengala, is a land cultivating tool dragged by 2 cows, to turn over the surface of the land. Normally after cleaning of the surface there are small wastes left, and these wastes are buried under the soil by tenggala, so it can be a natural fertilizer when it is dissolved.

4). Lampit, is a heavy block of wood dragged by 2 cows or buffalos, to make the surface of the land after cultivated with tenggala become flat; 5). Gabag, a tool dragged by 2 cows or buffalos, to clean and sweep the waste remaining on the soil after being cultivated with lampit.

6). Ganggan, is a handy tool with the same function as gabag; 7). Lighter lampit, is a tool mostly used in dry land, to spread seeds of the rice become even, so when it grows the distance between one to other not to concentrate in one area.

8). Tambah is a digger, used as handy tool.

If one does not have cows or buffalos, tambah is used to turn over the soil, or to clean the final completion of the planting process. There are 2 kinds of tambah, one is solid plates and other is made with 4 blades. This 4 blades used mostly in the wet rice field.

9). Petakut, is a scare prop, to make the birds eating rice to be scared to go down to the rice; 10). Kikis, a handy tool to clean the grass among the growing rice, and it is mostly used in the dry land; 11). Anggapan, is a cutting tool for collecting rice from their trunks; 12). Gelandar, is a place to dry the harvested rice; 13). Ketungan, is a scooped out big trees, to form like a canoe. This is used to pound the bunch of rice, so the cereals will come off the bunch.

14). Lesung is holed strong tree to pounder the rice seeds, so it is separated with its hard skin. After being pounded with lesung and alu (wooden pole) the rice become clean and ready to be cooked; 15). Kerumpu or jineng is rice barn or rice granary. These are some most important tools in Balinese traditional agronomic life. BTNewspaper/I Made Terima/ January 2002

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Training of “Tri Hita Karana Awards & Accreditation 2011”

THK Awards 2011 Draws 94 Participants THE Tri Hita Karana Bali Foundation as the sole organizer of THK Tourism Awards & Accreditation fully supported by Bali Government held a ‘Training on Basic Understanding of Tri Hita Karana’ in the

Auditorium of the International Bali Tourism Institute (STPBI) on Saturday (Aug 20).

The training attended by participants of THK Tourism Awards 2011

aimed to equalize the perception on THK denoting the philosophy of Balinese community, and to make preparation for receiving the assessor team that would come down to location during September-October 2011.

The training was followed by 165 participants from the circles of hoteliers, management of tourist attractions, schools, higher education and government agencies.

Chairman of THK Bali Foundation, IGN Wisnu Wardana, revealed

Independence Day in Pengalusan Village IN ADDITION to fully sponsoring the integrated education project in conjunction with the East Bali Poverty Project in a remote area of North Eastern Bali, the management team of Dynasty recently visited Desa Ban to attend the Flag Raising Ceremony on 17 August 2011.

The Bali Dynasty Resort fully sponsored the celebration of Indonesian Independence Day together with the East Bali Poverty Project and the villagers. The children of the villages provided great performances from Balinese dances to drama and music. A special song was dedicated to the Bali Dynasty Resort and their hotel guests in appreciation for their continuous support.

After the performances, hygiene kits were given to all 380 children, tutors and support teams by the Bali

Dynasty Resort to emphasise the importance of personal hygiene to maintain good health.

The Bali Dynasty Resort, through the Bali Dynasty Charity effort established in 2000 has supported the integrated education projects of the East Bali Poverty Project initially supporting two schools and now fully supporting Pengalusan with over 55 children.

Since 2000, the Dynasty has raised nearly 2 billion Rupiah in aid making the Bali Dynasty Resort one of the leading sponsors of the East Bali Poverty Project. The donations mainly come from guests as well as special events such as the twice weekly quiz nights conducted in Gracie Kellys each Tuesday and Thursday evening as a well as major annual fundraiser in Perth; the Back to Bali Dynasty Party, which is held in February each year and is supported by all the resorts major Australian travel partners and past guests. More information with regards to the Charity Project can be found on the resorts website at www.balidynasty.com as well as information how you can help!  BTNewspaper/PR

WHO’S WHO Nyoman Wiryanata New GM of The Patra Resort & Villas STARTING the career in The Patra Resort & Villas as Resident Manager in December 2009, Nyoman Wiryanata was eventually promoted to fill in the position of General Manager in the hotel effective last July. “Seeing and learning for three years about the ins and outs of the five-star resort and villas with 228 rooms and 5 food and beverage outlets is a very valuable learning,” he told Bali Travel Newspapers recently.

the history on the establishment of the foundation that would later became an extension of Bali Government in evaluating the development based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana. “Initially, it poses a concern to Bali and then we manage it professionally because we now have an institution in the form of a foundation,” he said.

Furthermore, Wisnu Wardana hoped the foundation would be belonging to the Balinese or working as

a public foundation where everyone having the same vision and mission could join in it.

The training taking place for half day was guided by Dr. K.G. Dharma Putra in the first session and Ketut Witarka Yudiata in the second session. Meanwhile, the speakers presented consisted of IGN Wisnu Wardana, Made Yudha, Dr. A. A. Gede Raka Dalem, Prof. Dr. Wayan Windia and Rudia Adiputra.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

SKBBA Support Tourism Police Training SOUTH Kuta Beach - Today the South Kuta Beach Business Association (SKBBA) formally handed over 50 new chairs to the Tourism Police in Kuta in their newly refurbished headquarters that was officially opened in March 2011 on Jalan Raya Kuta. The SKBBA has been formally trying to strengthen ties with the local Tourism Police and to share issues in order to ultimately make the South Kuta Beach area an even safer place for visitors.

man Gatra Chief of Tourist Subsidiary at POLDA Bali (Panit I Subdit Wisata Polda Bali) went on to explain that the training facility was critical for the Tourism Police in order to conduct language training so that the Tourism Police feel more confident in dealing with tourists both on the streets as well as in the office.

At the formal ceremony attended by hotel General Managers representing SKBBA Kombes Pol Adhi S Putra, Director of Tourist Destination at POLDA Bali, ( Direktur Pengamanan Obyek Vital Polda Bali) formally thanked the SKBBA for their assistance in providing the chairs for their new training room. AKP I Nyoman Gatra I Nyo-

For more information, please contact Suciari at suciari@santikabali.com or visit www.southkutabali.com  sorts commitment to the community and social actions to the environment.

One of the dairy product companies participated in this event and they conduct tests of bone density and provide information to hotel’s staff to prevent osteoporosis and help maintain bone health.

BLOOD DONATION MELIÃ Bali Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian Red Cross has conducted blood donation days at the Meliã Bali. This activity was carried out by Meliã Bali to help patients at the hospitals and it is also part of Meliá Hotels & Re-

Previously, he had occupied GM position for two times namely in The Bali Dream Villa Seminyak (Oct 2007-Sep 2008). This five-star boutique resort has 43 rooms with full butler service concept and modern villa style. Another GM position was in the D-Paradise Park Resort & Spa, Tropical Fruits World & Aboriginal Native Village. Position as GM here was held during the period of Oct 2008 - Jan 2009. It poses five-star boutique villa with 34 Malaysian kampong house villas offering a full butler concept.

Virtually the entire life of this Balinese man born on December 13, 1966 had been dedicated to hospitality industry. “My experience in the hospitality industry has been more than 21 years,” he added.

According to this father of two sons, he completed the formal education in Udayana University majoring in English (1990). Then, he also attended a Hotel and Tourism Management Program majoring in Room Division

Meliã Bali has collected 33 bags of blood.

Health information and the benefits of donating blood information were provided by the medical team, to bringing hotel’s staff greater understanding of maintaining their health. This activity highlights the resort’s philosophies continue to support and grow with its community and social services.  BTNewspaper/PR

(1989-1990) including the English for Business Course.

Previously, he actively participated in several training courses like the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey; Managing the Function of Training by Carol Sage Training House; Butler Training, Magnums Butlers and Elan Quality Hospitality, London; Understanding Selling Skill for Revenue and Strategic Selling Skills Workshop by Indra Kemal Senior Marketing Manager, Patra Jasa Headquarter; The Pre-Opening Team of Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina, in the Republic of Maldives.

His basic career in hospitality industry was initiated when joining the Sheraton Laguna Resort, Bali (May 1990 - Jul 1996) as Assistant Manager. Then, he moved to Le Meridien Nirwana Resort & Spa, Bali (Aug 1996-Sep 1997) as Assistant Front Office Manager; and then to Ramada Resort Benoa, Bali (Jan 1999-Apr 2001) as Director of Guest Services.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

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No. 16, September 11 - 24, 2011

Suitable Means to Travel and Overcome Congestion in Bali TRANSPORTATION is an absolute necessity in every metropolitan city and so is in Badung and Denpasar as a tourism cities in Bali are now overwhelmed by myriads of vehicles. To resolve the congestion occurred, Bali government through the Ministry of Transportation of Republic of Indonesia launched the Trans Sarbagita (Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan) bus program.

About 20 minutes later, the Sarbagita Bus arrived where the seats had been fully occupied.

Some passengers would like to have recreation, while some others used the bus for their daily activities.

Friendly service extended by bus attendant made the passengers feel comfortable. As a result, taking this bus would be a wise alternative and stress on the road could be avoided.

The bus coming into operation since August 17, 2011, is very comfortable and suitable to cope with congestion in the Southern Bali region. Currently, the route opened is Batubulan - Nusa Dua (vice versa) via Kuta (Central Parking) and operational hour begins at 05:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local Time.

When taking passengers at the bus stop, it still looked to lack of arrangement where the passengers leaving the bus should be given priority and then the boarding passengers. As seen, the impatient passengers would collide.

Bali Travel Newspaper had an opportunity to try the bus service during the recent Idul Fitri holiday.

As seen, many Balinese people performed recreation with family by the bus. While waiting at the bus stop at Serangan, it was actually very comfortable, but the strong enough winds on Jalan Bypass Sanur could make people to catch a cold. “Well, we can easily catch a cold here,” said one of the waiting passengers.

from the bus passengers. Almost all of them were happy to welcome the launch of such public transport.

Other than for overcoming the congestion, it could also be taken advantage as an alternative for traveling within the city.

Some suggestions were collected by Bali Travel Newspaper

Apparently, it still had some shortcomings, such as the absence of public toilet facilities at the bus stop because there were some passengers who should hold urine until

their destination. Other passenger advised to make the bus stop near public activity centers like schools because the bus stop in Sanur was located far away. “It will be very good if our children attending school in SMP 9 can catch this bus.

Unfortunately, the bus stop is not near their school,” said a mother riding the bus.

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ployee working in Nusa Dua who already took advantage of the bus.

He revealed there should be public awareness to use the mass transportation because it would reduce the traffic congestion in Southern Bali.

lacking of public awareness where other road users often stole the bus lane. At least, there should be socialization to the public to grow their sense of belonging for the realization of Bali free from congestion.

Meanwhile, the traveling time of the bus from Batubulan to Nusa Dua was 2.5 hours to 3 hours. During rush hours, it could reach 4 hours both ways. This happened due to

Come on, let’s catch Trans Sarbagita Bus while traveling and participating in reducing the congestion in Southern Bali!  BTNewspaper/ Krisna

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