Bali Travel News Edisi 5 12-25 Feb 2010 by Bali Travel News

February 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

FOREIGN EXHANGE Most major countries, either bank notes or traveler’s checks are easily converted into rupiah (Indonesian currency) Bank and Money Changers can easily be found in the largest towns in Bali, but it is advisable to carry sufficient rupiah (RP) when traveling to the less popular areas of Bali. Almost all hotels and other bisiness will accept foreign currency, but usually at lower rate of exchange than offered by Bank’s Money Changers. For your convinience a bank is located at the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

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TELEPHONE SERVICE Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-007) from any private / business or hotel telephone.

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Fire: 113; Police: 110; Ambulance: 118; Indonesian Red Cross: 225-465; Rescue Coordination Office: 751111; Directory Enquiries 108; International Operator: 101; Telemarketing Service Information: 162; Post Service Information: 161; Time: 103; Immigration Officer: 227828, 7510388; Public Hospital 227-911. AIRLINES

Many parties underestimate the incentive market. In fact, as a part of the Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) collective, the market was formerly extremely bright and full of potential. However, after crisis struck Bali in the form of the bomb tragedies, this market has lost some of its luster. “Now, the incentive market shines again, beginning with incentive guests from the United Kingdom,” said Gus Lolec, Managing Director of Pacific World, in the midst of accompanying his guests on a Cruises excursion at Benoa last Thursday (Jan 28). See Page 17

Garuda Indonesia, Jl. Sugianyar No. 5 Denpasar, Email : dpssssga@garuda-indonesia.com, Sanur Beach Hotel 2nd Floor Ph:0361 287915, Nusa Dua Service center, Ph : 0361 770747, Fx : 0361 770174, Domestic Terminal Ph/Fx ; 0361 759764; Thai Airways International, Inna Grand Bali Beach 1st Floor Ph: 0361 288141, Fx: 0361 288063, Email thaibali@thaiairways.co.id, International Airport Ngurah Rai 2nd Floor International Departure Hall Ph: 0361 755064, Fx: 0361 755063 ; Qantas Airways, Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel Arcade Ph: 288331, Fx: 0361 287331; Singapore Airlines 2nd Floor GOI Building International Airport, Ph: 0361 768388, Fx: 0361 768383, Email: restkg_DPS@singaporeair.com.sg, Ground Floor Ngurah Rai Internasional Passenger Terminal, Ph : 0361 761547, Fx : 0361 754190; Qatar Airways, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Ph : 0361752222, Fx : 0361 753788 Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport Room 12, 2nd Ph : 0361 760274, Fx : 0361 760275, Email: dpsoffice@@id.qatarairways.com Japan Airlines, Gedung Rama Tour, Jl Raya Kuta-Tuban PH : 0361 764733, 757077, FX : 0361 757082, Email : jal@kayanmas.com; Cathay Pacific, 2nd Floor Wisthi Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport, Phone : 62 361 768256 /371 / 756470,Fax : 62 361 766935, www.cathaypacific.com, Telephone (call center) : 0804 1 888888,Email address : dps#rnt@cathaypacific.com; China Airlines, Wisti Sabha Building 2nd Floor Room 19 Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph : 0361 754856/ 757298, Fx : 0361 757275 TOURIST INFORMATION The Department of Tourism (Bali) has six Information Centres where booklets and brochures can be obtained free of charge. Addresses: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Tuban, Phone: (0361) 751011; Bina Wisata Ubud, 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 Niti Mandala, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387, Buleleng Government Tourist Office, Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja, Phone: (0361) 25141.

Visa on Board:

Simplifying Visits to Bali

There is good news for tourists who want to visit Bali in the year 2010, especially tourists from Japan – the implementation of a Visa on Board (VoB) service that will eliminate the need for travelers to line up for hours for the submission of Visa on Arrival (VoA) when arriving in Bali. “This is a breakthrough in the management of VoA to provide better service for foreign tourists,” said Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, while marking the start of VoB services on a Garuda Indonesia Tokyo-Denpasar-Jakarta flight.

IMMIGRATION Visitors coming to Bali by air from outside Indonesia must be in possesion of passport that is valid for at least 6 mounts and have with them upon arrivel either a return or onward ticket. Visitor’s requirement to pay VoA (Visa on Arrival) to the Bank, Ten dollars for seven days and twenty-five for thirty days. If you deny the agreement you must pay a fine of twenty-dollars. For more information please contact immigration office (0361) 764993. TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI 1. It is always best to order a taxi by phone especially at night. 2. If you hail a taxi on the street, be sure that the name of the taxi company is clearly marked on it. 3. Insist on using the meter. Don’t fall for driver who bargains or claims that his meter is broken. 4. In the taxi, note the taxi’s number and the driver’s ID. This may be handy if you want to register a complaint or trace belongings left behind. 5. In places such as Ubud, Sanur, and Kuta there are many people who offer you transportation services. If you must take any of their services, make sure you establish the price up front. 6. There are licenced taxis at Bali’s Airport. Avoid taking services from “brokers” who offer you transportation.

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passengers (Japanese citizens) are required to buy a visa on arrival in advance at the Garuda Indonesia check-in counter at Narita Airport (Tokyo). The examination and provision of VoA passports will be processed aboard (in-flight) by special immigration officers who fly with passengers. After the

passengers obtain a VoA, officers will also provide a special card for passengers holding the VoB. This VOB service was previously tested on December 21, 2009 on a Garuda Indonesia flight of the same route. It represents a (Cont. on page 17)

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary

Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant & Spa Improves Service A

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lthough Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant & Spa is a small hotel (non-star category), the services they provide refers to the standard of starred hotels – be professional, fast and always friendly to visitors. “A friendly attitude and professional service create the image of Dewi Sinta Hotel. Therefore, this attitude must always be maintained and improved,” said owner I Gusti Gde Aryadi after cutting a rice cone in commemoration of the hotel’s 25th anniversary Saturday (Jan 16). Aryadi observed that familial attitudes were not only aimed at the guests, but are also a priority for all Sinta Dewi staff and management. For this reason, the 25 th anniversary of Dewi Sinta Dewi was filled Peak of the 25th anniversary of Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant with various activities involving the family & Spa filled with the cutting of rice cone. of Dewi Sinta’s employees. The activities ranged from a fashion show to dance performances. with the surrounding communities, Dewi Sinta has “We also gave out awards for the best employees,” I obtained a Security Certificate from Bali Police with a Gold predicate, THK Awards Bronze Medal and the Gusti Gde Aryadi added. (BTN/015) Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant & Spa is the only best taxpayers in Tabanan Regency. B N hotel located at the Tanah Lot tourist attraction. It is simple in appearance, but the accommodation located 18 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport (or 20 minutes by car) is quite unique. The entire building was designed by combining traditional and modern architecture into a hideaway that blends comfort and elegance. It is surrounded by gardens of beautiful lush tropical plants. Meanwhile, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes from Balinese, Indonesian, Chinese and European cuisine. All meals are prepared by experienced cooks and breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided in either a la carte or buffet style. Dewi Sinta has 20 rooms consisting of 2 types, namely Standard and Deluxe Rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom with hot and cold water, cable TV, IDD phone, and a minibar. The terraced rice fields spread out in front of the hotel; combined with a view of the golf course and swimming pool, these make the accommodation seem closer to nature. Moreover, it is also equipped with a spa facility that can provide freshness and fitness. Dewi Sinta is also equipped with an open stage and meeting rooms with a seating capacity of 300 people. The facility offers a dinner party accompanied by traditional performances arts such as kecak dance, tektekan, legong and shadow puppetry. Because of the excellent service, assured security and good relations

Sport & Recreation

Your guide to this island

Staff Outing of Nusa Lembongan:

Create Intimacy and Kinship

PT Nusa Lembongan, along with the Nusa Lembongan Resort and Sail Sensation (voyages cruise), organized a Staff Outing at the Botanical Gardens, Bedugul, last Friday (Jan 29). The event’s atmosphere was nice and friendly; management, staff and their families mingled together and took part in a variety of activities, including eating lunch together.

he activity was attended by Ron Hawkins (owner) and Gareth James Warne, GM of PT Nusa Lembongan, who organized some competitions such as a tug of war contest, sack runs, and marble runs. A clown hosted games especially for children, such as sack and marble runs, a water relay race, a three-legged race and

a clog race with kids’ parents. The event ended with the giving away of hundreds of door prizes, ranging from t-shirts to refrigerators. Committee chairman Agung Ari Sanjaya said the cooperation and friendliness among employees was being fostered to boost performance, loyalty to the company and diligent work – and

the staff outing was one of the best ways to go about it. He hoped the activity would be carried out every year. “Through this event, we want to establish hospitality with employees and families,” said Agung. Meanwhile, Gede Adnyana, Chief Operation Manager of PT Nusa Lembongan, said this was the first time PT Nusa Lembongan had carried out a family program since its establishment in 2000. The program also involved the Department of Health. However, the most common social activity performed by the group was delivering aid to orphanages, praying with the staff, reforestation, and environmental cleaning activities. This commitment was why Nusa Lembongan Resort received the Emerald Medal in the THK Awards 2009, the best taxpayers © tir award in the Klungkung regency and a hotel security certificate from the Bali Police. “We are very grateful to our GM, who has extended great support for this activity,” he said proudly. Mr. Warne, meanwhile, said such activity was very good for the company to raise the performance of employees that had declined due to the crisis. The activity was also a form of implementing the Tri Hita Karana (THK) concept, mainly in the field of pawongan (social aspect). “A mutual association among employees and their family members is very important. Moreover, these employees work apart. Some are in the Benoa waters and partly on the land of Lembongan,” he explained. In this case, said Mr. Warne, he deliberately allowed his employees to leave early to have some fun and create some intimacy through the event. He also has great confidence that the event would positively impact morale, seriousness and loyalty. “As it happens, now is the off-peak season. Therefore, it is a very good time for such activities and involving their families,” he (BTN/015) added. B N

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(BTN) published by the Bali Post, Bali’s oldest Newspaper (since 1948), is a Newspaper focusing on Bali’s tourism and culture. BTN is published in co-operation with the:

Indonesian Assoc. of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Indonesian Assoc. of Agents (ASITA-Bali) Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

Central Java Badung Regency Bureau of Tourism

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Denpasar City

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Food & Beverage

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Fried Banana:

Served with Palm Sugar Sauce

ananas are ready to eat when their skin has turned yellow or light green. However, if one wishes a fried crispy snack, the banana must be picked when it is mature but before it is ripe. Bananas are a staple of the Balinese diet, alongside rice; they can be used in various dishes and are an everyday favourite. Balinese people conduct weekly rituals by offering oblations, one of the most important ingredients of which is a banana. Apart from this, bananas are also used to make cakes coated with wheat flour known as godoh. It is a simple cake that is usually used in light offerings such as sodan that are held regularly on full moons, black moons, kajeng kliwon (every 15 days) and so on.

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The fried banana is also good to consume as a snack, served with

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Sugarcane Charm:

Luscious Stalk and Fresh Drink

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t’s a classic! In the past, sugarcane cuts and drinks were famous. Why? They were easy to get because almost every family planted sugarcane. Only a few were needed for rituals, so the excess was sold as a drink to primary school children or passengers at local bus terminals in the1980s, before the introduction of several modern snacks. For the cuts, the mature sugarcane is peeled out and then cut into some parts, while its joints (the hard segment) are disposed. To make it look nice, the sugarcane cuts are soaked in the water of bruised turmeric (yellow) or a combination of chewing lime and turmeric (orange). When the coloring phase is completed, these cuts are ready. Meanwhile, the drink is made by grating the peeled sugarcane. Five nodes of sugarcane, without joints, are required to make a glass of drink. When all the cuts have been grated, knead and strain their juice. Afterward, put this juice into a glass and add ice cubes. Do not forget to add a slice of lemon to enrich its flavor. Ultimately, this drink is ready to serve! B N (BTN/punia)

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From The Editor Valentine’s Day

Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism

reliminary figures from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) show that the numbers of international visitors to the Asia Pacific region grew by three percent year-on-year in November 2009. All the sub-regions, with the exception of the Americas, recorded growth in arrivals for the month. Southeast Asia led the Asia Pacific region’s recovery with a 15 percent increase in arrivals, boosted by eleven percent growth to Malaysia and strong rebounds in Singapore (+8 percent), Thailand (+26 percent) and Vietnam (+37 percent). In Northeast Asia, arrivals to China (PRC) fell by two percent but Chinese Taipei (+25 percent), Korea (ROK) (+11 percent), Hong Kong SAR (+8 percent), Macau SAR (+3 percent) and Japan (+2 percent) all reported growth. Significantly, the two percent growth registered by Japan was the first since July 2008. Overall, growth in international arrivals to Northeast Asia averaged two percent for the month. In South Asia, the Maldives (+7 percent), Nepal (+8 percent) and Sri Lanka (+20 percent) all reported strong growth. But arrivals to India fell by one percent, limiting the sub-region’s overall arrivals growth to just

two percent in November. The Pacific recorded a modest one percent growth for the month on sluggish (but positive) growth in arrivals to Australia (+3 percent), New Zealand (+0.3 percent) and Guam (+2 percent); the US state of Hawaii however, recorded a decline of one percent over the same period. The Americas also saw an aggregate decline for the month with a three percent drop in arrivals driven in part by an eleven percent drop in inbound numbers to Canada. Kris Lim, Director of PATA’s Strategic Intelligence Centre (SIC), says, “We are regaining some of the lost ground as travel demand continues to pick up in the last few months of 2009. The year-to-date rate of decline in international visitor arrivals to the region has now eased to a loss of just three percent over the January-to-November period. Based on the latest available results for December 2009 the recovery momentum in arrivals remains strong for many destinations in the region. This is very encouraging and we may look with greater confidence to the year ahead.” B N (BTN/TDN-international.com)

Meetings Industry Association Restructures Board to Reflect Changing Market T

he Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has restructured its Board and Council. The restructure is a progressive element of the association’s ongoing three year strategic plan and ensures that, as the UK’s leading trade association for the meetings industry, the MIA continues to fully represent the industry in the most effective way during changing times. The changes were announced and overwhelmingly ratified by members at the MIA’s Annual General Meeting in London. Newly elected Chairman of the MIA, Peter Darnell, comments; “As we experience membership growth, with new members joining us from a wide variety of industry sectors, especially in response to our AIM accreditation, this re-structure extends the reach of the association, providing a structure for broader representation. With more board members, each industry sector will be better represented and with council members providing sector intelligence, we can further improve the response to members’ needs.” The new structure consists of an elected Executive Board responsible for strategic planning and overall direction of the association, and consists of Chairman, Chairman Elect, Chief Executive, Treasurer, Sales & Marketing Director and Secretary. The Executive

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Board will meet monthly and be supported by an Industry Council, again elected by the membership, and made up of representatives from every aspect of the meetings and events industry including Hotels, Convention Centres, Academic and Unusual Venues, Stadiums, Destinations, Convention Bureau and Industry Suppliers. In addition to the Executive Board and Industry Council, the MIA membership will continue to be supported by the administration team based in Kelmarsh. Peter Darnell continues; “Although the meetings industry, both here in the UK and elsewhere, has been experiencing a very challenging climate, the MIA is still on course to achieve the objectives of our three year plan and continue to support our members in the ongoing recovery in the market.” The Meetings Industry Association is the largest association for the meetings industry for the UK & Ireland, and the keepers of AIM (Accredited in Meetings) the only meetings industry standard endorsed by VisitBritain. Membership of the Meetings Industry Association and achievement of AIM clearly demonstrates a commitment to world class service and exceptional business principles. B N (BTN/DTN)

any activities are carried out in Bali in conjunction with the celebration of Valentine’s Day (Feb 14). This does not just mean delivering flowers to loved ones or close friends, but also includes social activities like those carried out by NGOs in Bali. As a perfect example, the employees of the Kartika Plaza Hotel are organising a blood donation drive on Saturday, Feb 13. “We are conducting this blood donation as a demonstration of our love and affection to our fellows, especially those requiring blood,” organiser Gung Suryawan told Bali Travel News. There are also some additional activities related to Valentine’s Day taking place this year. You can check with your hotel’s reception, or come and join the blood donation drive at Kartika Plaza Hotel, Kuta. B N

Incentive Market in Bali Begins to Grow Many parties underestimate the incentive market. In fact, as a part of the Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) collective, the market was formerly extremely bright and full of potential. However, after crisis struck Bali in the form of the bomb tragedies, this market has lost some of its luster. “Now, the incentive market shines again, beginning with incentive guests from the United Kingdom,” said Gus Lolec, Managing Director of Pacific World, in the midst of accompanying his guests on a Cruise excursion at Benoa Thursday (Jan 28).

he man with the complete name of IB Sura Kesuma added that in the past five years, no one had attempted to reignite the incentive

market. Tourism businesspeople, including the government, ultimately became indifferent. “However, after several sluggish years, incentive tourists from the

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the gods. Likewise, they also enjoyed island excursions on Bali. According to Lolec, harbor constraints at Bali had something to do with security issues. Although Water Police exist, these officers are not fully-equipped to perform their duties. For example, they had equipment such as a patrol boat, but often could not operate maximally due to a lack of fuel. “This draws

special attention from tourists who want to have fun in Bali,” he said. Similarly, security at the port is very loose, meaning that people and traffic on the jetty can pass without being scanned by a metal detector. “Ideally, the security procedures at the harbor should be the same as those conducted at the airport,” he told the Bali Travel News team.B N (BTN/015)

Melia Bali Holds Balinese ‘Pakelem’ Ceremony for Envirenment Sustainability

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali 1. Denpasar Area a. Tourist Assistance Centre (24 hours) WR Supratman Street, Ph : (0361) 224111 b. Denpasar City Police Station, Gunung Sanghyang Street, Denpasar. Phone (0361) 424346 – 422323 c. South Denpasar Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur, Denpasar. Phone (0361) 288597 d. West Denpasar Police Sector, A Yani Street No 100, Denpasar. Phone (0361) 225456 e. East Denpasar Police Sector, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra Street, Denpasar. Phone (0361) 464694 f. Kuta Police Sector, Kuta Street No. 141, Kuta Phone (0361) 751598 – 752110 g. South Kuta Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Bualu-Nusa Dua. Phone (0361) 772110 h. Tourist Police Post, Pantai Kuta Street, Kuta i. Bualu Tourist Police Station, Bundaran Tugu Mandala of BTDC, Nusa Dua j. Tourist Police Station (24 hours), Jl. Double Six Beach, Kuta. 2. Badung Area a. Badung Police Station, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi. Phone (0361) 829949 b. Mengwi Police Sector, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi. Phone (0361) 411270 c. Petang Police Sector, Majapahit Street, Petang. Phone (0361) 813975 d. Abiansemal Police Sector, Ciung Wanara Street No. 80352, Blahkiuh. Phone (0361) 813972 e. North Kuta Police Sector, Canggu Street. Kuta. 3. Gianyar Area a. Gianyar Police Resort, Jln Ngurah Rai,Gianyar. Phone (0361) 293110 b. Ubud Sector Police Station, Andong Street, Ubud. Phone (0361) 975316 c. Sukawati Sector Police, Sukawati Street, Phone (0361) 298723 –298110 d. Tourist Police Station, Simpang Puri Ubud 4. Tabanan Area. a. Tabanan Police Resort, Pahlawan Street, Tabanan. Phone (0361) 811210 – 814445 b. Alas Kedaton Tourist Police Station. c. Tanah Lot Tourist Police Station, Kediri. Phone (0361) 812399 5. Singaraja Area a. Buleleng Police Resort, Pramuka Street, Singaraja. Phone (0362) 41510 – 21116 b. Lovina Tourist Police Station at Lovina 6. Klungkung Area a. Klungkung Police Resort, Untung Surapati Street No. 28. Phone (0366) 21115 b. Tourist Police Station at Goa Lawah tourism attraction 7. Bangli Area a. Bangli Police Resort, Merdeka Street No.98. Phone (0366) 91072 b. Tourist Police Station at Kintamani tourism attraction 8. Karangasem Area a. Karangasem Police Resort, Bhayangkara Street No. 1 Phone (0363) 21220 b. Tourist Police Station of Candidasa c. Tourist Police Station of Tulamben d. Tourist Police Station of Besakih 9. Jembrana Area a. Jembrana Police Resort, Pahlawan Street No. 27 Negara. Phone (0365) 41110 – 41198. b. Tourist Police Station at Rambut Siwi tourism area.

UK started choosing Bali for their holidays,” he explained. As such, Lolec confirmed that the incentive market began to grow again early this year; he currently handles 60 incentive guests. Guests from British tourist groups were organized by CMS Event and guided by Martyn Steele, in cooperation with the M & M Company (the representative of Pacific World in the UK). “Now, incentive tourists and requests have begun to arrive. They are mostly from England and Ireland,” he said. According to him, British tourists were very loyal. They not only stayed in the hotel, but also ate, drank or had fun in their lodgings. As a consequence, their stay was very profitable for accommodation entrepreneurs in Bali. Unlike Australians or Asian tourists, they only used the hotel to sleep. Incentive travelers typically stayed at first-class hotels. For example, the guests currently handled by Gus Lolec stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Bali, and selected the Sail Sensation cruise to see the beauty of the island of

usa Dua, February 1, 2010 — Meliã Bali resort holds the ‘Pakelem’ ceremony to address the increasing problem of beach erosion on February 6, 2010, it will be a unique cultural experience since it will be a one time Balinese ceremony ever held in the resort. Deeply concerned about the erosion, Meliã Bali’s General Manager Jim Boyles and the resort’s senior management met Badung Regent AA Gde Agung a month ago for discussion on this issue. The Regent pledged that the government would quickly conduct a review with the help of those concerned, and definite steps will be taken by the regional government of Badung and the provincial government of Bali to preserve the beaches. He also suggested that the ‘Pakelem’ ceremony be undertaken by the hotel. The growing erosion problem is occurring as a result of global warming. Changing weather and ocean current patterns are causing the erosion of the once-pristine beaches on Bali’s southernmost shore and some other areas of the island such as Badung. The ’Pakelem’ ceremony highlights the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism as Asia’s

Across: 1. Person selling and arranging cut flowers; 5 Go to places of interest; 8 Color; 9 Delight; 11 Advertising Agency; 13 Diploma in Art; 15 Chief Officer; 17 Recreational Vehicles (abbr.); 18 Clothing; 21 Pure coconut oil; 22 Holy place; 24 Good deal; 25 Snake-like fish; 26 Combination of agriculture and tourism; 29 More economical; 32 Bamboo storage; 33 Care for; 36 Vital for all being; 37 Expert; 39 Image capturer; 40 Friend (French); 41 Hat; 42 Language of flower. Down: 1 Planter or grower; 2 Object (abbr.); 3 Here (French); 4 Formula; 6 Color of passion; 7 House; 10 Opposite (abbr.); 12 Air cooler; 14 Fragrant: 16 Unpaid; 18 Ring-shaped; 19 Pan, vessel; 20 Favorite seafood; 23 Examination by ultrasound; 25 Appreciation of beauty; 26 American Expeditionary Express; 27 Comes after dry season; 28 Performed skillfully; 30 Indonesian Chef’s Association; 31 Spain (Spanish); 32 Carry; 34 Evaporate (Abbr.); 35 Thank God It’s Friday; 36 Actor’s Union; 38 River (Spanish). (BTN/punia)

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breakthrough in the efforts to attract more foreign tourists to Indonesia in 2010; currently, a target of 7 million foreign tourists has been set. This program denotes a very real effort to resolve one of the major complaints from tourists. “They are tired from the long flight, and on arrival in Bali they have to queue again to submit their VoA. Therefore, we tried to find a better solution,” said Jero Wacik a

only Green Globe Gold Certified Resort, Best Hotel of the Year and as an Emerald Resort in the Tri Hita Karana Tourism Award 2009, Bali’s highest sustainable tourism award. Meliã Bali believes that the powerful and passionate energy generated through the Balinese traditional form of prayer will help lead us to environmental sustainability. In the language of Tri Hita Karana, global warming occurred because the people of the world are unable to maintain a balance between the three aspects of cultural and spiritual values

(parhyangan), social values (pawongan), and environmental values (palemahan). The ‘Pekelem’ ceremony is intended to bring these aspects back into harmony. Over 500 people including Meliã Bali employees, the hotel owner and guests, community representatives, government and provincial leaders and Media and Bali Hotels Association members will be taking part in this ceremony. Ida Pedanda, a Balinese High Priest, and all the ceremony participants pray together for a clean world and for universal peace and harmony. B N

at welcoming session last Monday (Feb 1) at Ngurah Rai Airport. The Minister of Culture and Tourism confirmed that his party would keep on evaluating the VoB services on Garuda Indonesia from Narita to Ngurah Rai. This year, VoB services will be expanded to other Japanese airports such as Nagoya and Osaka. It is expected that the same service could also be applied later on to other routes for the convenience of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia. “The VoB service is going to be extended to

the arrival of tourists from countries such as Australia, China and South Korea,” said Jero Wacik. Meanwhile, two tourists flying with Garuda Indonesia, Ms. May and Ms. Saila, expressed their happiness with the VoB service. “We are happy and helped by this service that released us from a long queue at the airport for VoA,” they said. Even those tourists from Japan who were visiting Bali for the fifth time were more excited about coming to Bali with the addition of this new service. B N (BTN/008)

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indu devotees in Bali make offerings virtually every day. These may be regular and particular offerings. As a consequence, they use many colorful flowers. Even though they do not know about florigraphy, or the language of flowers, they masterfully arrange assorted beautiful flowers in the form of canang, gebogan or other oblations. In harmony with the scented flowers and driven by invocations, they express their profound gratitude to God for the life He has endowed, or give thanks for their health due to His grace. To fulfill this need, they plant flowers like the frangipani, hibiscus and garden balsam within their house compounds. Otherwise, they can purchase those flowers at traditional markets together with fine slices of screw-pine. On big holidays like Galungan, Kuningan and others, the demand for flowers soars drastically, coming second only to foodstuffs. This burgeoning demand gives flower growers a greater commercial imperative.

Some local farmers harness their rice fields to cultivate flowers like garden balsam (pacah) and gumitir, while highland farmers plant blue flowers. In addition, the incense-stick home industry grows hand-in-hand with the demand for flowers because incense sticks accompany the flowers in worship and offerings. Many flowers, including gardenias and roses, are dried to make powder to be used as an ingredient in incense sticks, which are required daily. Meanwhile, the rapid growth of the tourism industry also requires abundant flowers. Some are used for vases and decorations, while others are for flower garlands and various spa ingredients. The flowers usually required for this are garden balsam, frangipani, rose, ylang-ylang, champak and gardenia, both for flower baths or lulur or a scrub used to cleanse the skin of dirt. In fact, the spiritual activities of the Hindu community in Bali and the tourism industry have provided

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a new incentive to cultivate flowers all year round, and have given farmers a new source of income by being involved in this mass industry. The scent of various flowers and the fragrant smoke of incense sticks will keep on filling the air on the island of the gods, slowly but surely engendering tranquility

and peace on earth. Of course, they also kindle the smoke emanating from every farmer ’s kitchen. Flowers have given renewed life to many farmers; myriad grandmothers smile because their flowers sold out at the market. Countless canang or oblation vendors could go home happily because all their baskets are empty.

Similarly, many guests have enjoyed a spa treatment using flower ingredients. To sum up, flowers can say a million words, and can revitalize life. Surely you also grow some beautiful flowers in the rooms of your heart to express your beauty and enrich your life. BTN (BTN/punia)

Looking back at your activities some daily requirements, along with support scholarships for the children. “Meliá Bali’s staff has developed a fine tradition of caring for their friends, community and working together as a family. The goal of the project is to improve the lives of the family by putting the children into school and obtaining medical care for the mother. Ideally, this family one day should be an independent, productive, healthy and able to make a difference to the community,” said me Boyles. (BTN/008)

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Poverty Project NUSA DUA – Meliá Bali also conducted a program to help a family from Mengwi-Badung Regency. AA Erawati, a single mother of two, is HIV+; due to her status, she is alienated socially, therefore she and her sons live in inadequate conditions. She is no longer able to support her family. Her first child, Putu Gede Pertama, is in his second year of Junior High School, and the second child, Kadek Arya Darma, is in his first year of Junior High School. Not only were both children about to lose their chance to finish school, they were also not receiving nutritious food. On Thursday (7/1), the Meliá Bali team and Jim Boyles, the resort’s General Manager, visited the family and provided them with health insurance and

KUTA - Harris Resort Kuta is hosting a photo exhibition by Dewandra Djelantik. Born in 1977 in Surabaya, Dewandra Djelantik discovered photography 11 years ago – today, as one of Bali’s most creative photographers, he has successfully transformed his passion into his profession. Discover his collection of 18 photos on the bubbly orange display at Harris Resort Kuta’s lobby until 30 April 2010. (BTN/008)

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Looking back at your activities

Who’s Who

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JIMBARAN – The University of Udayana (Unud) has announced the names of its five new professors – Prof. Dr. Sri Maliawan, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Windia, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Mahardika Kade, Prof. Made Wiryana and Prof. I Made Sukadana, Ph.D. According to the Rector of Udayana University, Prof. Dr. I Made Bakta, these professors will play an important part in the advancement of education and have a duty as motivators for academic freedom. The professors marked the occasion by delivering their own scientific papers; ‘Discussing Bali towards a Peaceful Bali’ by I Wayan Windia, ‘Molecular Virology Development as Basis of Control, Prevention and Eradication of Viral Diseases’ by I Gusti Ngurah Mahardika Kade, ‘Sepsis: Remains to Become a Global Challenge in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)’ by Made Wiryana, ‘Development of Neurological Surgery Services in Bali’ by Sri Maliawan and ‘The Idea of Earthquake Resistant Houses Based on Tri Hita Karana Concept’ by I Made Sukadana. The ceremony, carried out Friday (Jan 22) at Widya Sabha Hall - Jimbaran Unud, was attended by dozens of Udayana University academicis and other invited guests. (BTN/008/015)

Signature Night 2010 JIMBARAN – Accor Bali – Lombok played host to ‘Accor Signature Night 2010’, an event to show the hotel chain’s appreciation to travel agents, corporate clients and various media partners, at Kelapa Dreamland on Friday (22/1). More than 100 travel

agencies attended the annual event, during which uniquely designed trophies were presented to the top 10 travel agents in recognition of their suppor t based on their contributions and growth. Mr. Michel Vivier, Accor’s Director of Operations Indonesia, said relationships with key travel agents have never been more important than they are today. “Accor is committed to thanking them for their valuable contribution to the success of our growing hotel network in Bali and Lombok,” he said. Accor also revealed their Corporate Social Responsibility program initiative at the event: A Tree For A Child (ATFAC), a sustainable development that has become Accor’s commitment to suppor t education and increase the quality of life of underprivileged children. (BTN/008)

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BADUNG - Approximately 2,500 people at Kedonganan Village, Kuta, were involved in social activities at Kedonganan Beach Friday (Jan 22). The event, entitled Beach Cleaning and Reforestation Movement , began with removing trash from the beach. Later on, the volunteers performed greening activity en masse at the sides of coastal road. This activity was led by the Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung Agung with the Deputy Regent. I Ketut Sudikerta, Head of Public Relations and Protocol I Gede Wijaya, Head of Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa and other government officers. At the end of the event, the management handed over a garbage truck, a tractor, 35 trash bins, 10 permanent trash bins and 15 cleaning service attendants who were received in person by the Deputy Regent of Badung and then handed back to the Tourism Security Arrangement Agency of Kedonganan Beach (BP-KP2K) as a designated and fully-functioning crew in the Kedonganan Beach area. (BTN/ 015)

DENPASAR - Sugeng Purnomo, Director of Marketing Communications, and Titin Rohayati, Marketing Communications Coordinator of The Laguna A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Nusa Dua, visited Bali Travel News (BTN) last Tuesday (Jan 26). They were received by Wisnu Wardana, Chief Editor of BTN, and Marketing Officer Kadek Hery. In the meeting, Sugeng sought to reinforce the cooperation of BTN with the Bali Association of Public Relations (HHPB). In addition, he also wanted to get an explanation about the Tri Hita Karana (THK) Awards program. In fact, he hoped the THK team would promote the activity among the members of HHPB. He was seeking information from the BTN on Nyepi Day being synonymous with creating ogoh-ogoh or papier mâché demons. (BTN/015)

anur Beach Bali has recently appointed a new F & B Manager, Asih Rahmahani. Asih has devoted her career to the hospitality industry, and has been setting up hotels’ F & B departments during preopening & opening phases for the past 5 years. With 15 years of solid experience in the industry, Asih aims to support all F & B activities with regards to strengthening the SA-11

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business. “This is an excellent opportunity entrusted to me. Of course, I want to do my the best for the hotel,” she said. She revealed that Sanur Beach Bali is built on extensive, coconut palmshaded grounds, has 426 rooms and 2 Pool Villas offering an ideal combination of modern hotel facilities and charming Balinese atmosphere. Being involved in the world of tourism since 1994 has enriched the bitter and sweet experiences of hospitality for this woman from Semarang. In addition to her work in Indonesia, she has proven her ability abroad in London, UK. After deciding not to linger in a foreign country during 19972002, she then moved to Bali by joining with Le Meridian Nirwana Tanah Lot. This smiley woman’s career path then took her to the position of assistant F & B manager at Balikpapan Dusit Hotel in 2002-2005. Due to her hard work and diligence, she was entrusted with the position of F & B Manager in Makassar from 2005-2007. After two years in Makassar, Asih came back home to her village in Semarang and joined the team opening a hotel there. In 2009, the woman born on May 27 decided to return to Bali and strengthen the team in the Sanur Beach Hotel. B N (BTN/008)

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or this Dutch tourist named Mrs. Gisela De Carpentier, Bali has undergone many changes since she first visited in the 1950s. Formerly, Bali was a tranquil island, very natural and unspoiled by the progress of development. “The first time I came to Bali, I stayed at a small hotel which was more like a home. It is where I really felt alive, comingling with the Balinese community. It was very comfortable,” Mrs. Gisela recalled. She also had the opportunity to have a closer look at the life of Balinese people, which was always accompanied by various ceremonies. “Not only did I witness the various religious activities in person, the nature of Bali also stays pristine and unspoiled by the progress of development. It is really beautiful to see,” she said. The beach with wild plants and marine life also made her feel like a woman on the Island of Heaven. “It was very different compared to the island’s current condition. Bali is now more modern, but it still feels good to come back,” said this repeat guest of the Inna Grand Bali Beach when met at Sanur. However, visa problems at the airport in Bali became an uncomfortable issue for her. “Visa clearance at the airport requires s p e c i a l attention from the government so as not to disturb the comfort of tourists,” she said at the end of the interview. B N (BTN/008)

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hen met in Tanjung Benoa at the Bali Tropic Resor t & Spa, Mr. Ernest Usenko was enjoying his 15th holiday in Bali. “Yes, I am happy to enjoy a holiday on this beautiful island. Other than offering a beautiful landscape, its people are also very friendly,” he said. This tourist from Ukraine also shared his experience and impressions during his many Balinese vacations. His holidays were also often filled with explorations throughout Bali. In addition to meeting with people, he could enjoy a variety of cultural traditions, which are different in every region in Bali. While this tourist activity also causes congestion, he expects the relevant institutions to handle the problem properly. “But more importantly, please keep Bali nice as ever, protect Balinese culture, protect tourists from street sellers and keep smiling,” was his parting message. B N (BTN/008)

total of 60 Goodyear agents in the UK have won an ‘incentive tour’ to Bali. “There were three tourist destinations offered to us by the CMS travel agency – Thailand, Mali and Bali,” said Ronald Pike, Event Manager of Goodyear Tires UK, to Bali Travel News. His chosen destination of Bali will feature activities including a Sail Sensation cruise (1 and 2) during the Incentive Tour, handled by Pacific World. Ronald Pike (3) and Paul Griffin (4) are a photographer and cameraman from London who perpetuated their activities while in Bali. B N (Text and photo by budarsana)

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DENPASAR – Denpasar Mayor IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra inspected the site of the Farm Road development at Subak Anggabaya last Sunday (Jan 24). Riding a pushbike, Rai Mantra had a close look at the road construction and farming irrigation canal connecting the three subak areas, namely that of Subak Anggabaya, Subak Umalayu and Subak Umadesa. He was accompanied by the Secretary of Denpasar City AA. Ngurah Rai Iswara, the Chairman of the working unit of regional apparatus (SKPD), as well as Denpasar City’s bike community. The sprawling rice fields of the subak looked very lush and green; when the 5km long, 2.5m wide track is complete, it could be utilized as a jogging track or a tourist attraction. The Mayor also explored the rice field embankments and requested that these areas were maintained as agricultural land. “The conservation of agricultural land will also allow Subak to continue to thrive. For this reason, farmers should not sell the rice fields hastily, because this is the land of the living,” said Rai Mantra. (BTN/015)

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Students of ISI Yogya Hold Exhibition in Bali

‘The Nature of Village Art’

Provides the Public Painting Works of Pengosekan

A total of 17 students from the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta organized an art exhibition (painting / installation) at the Exhibition Building of Museum Bali, Denpasar, which officially opened last Saturday (Jan 30). The participants comprised first and second semester students, who displayed works of various styles and sizes. The exhibition was scheduled to be opened by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka; however, since he was unable to attend, he was represented by Wayan P. Windia.

n his written speech, Suteja Neka said the painters of ISI

Yogyakarta alumni coalesced into a community called Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI), which

has long been popularizing the name of Bali through its paintings. The current exhibition belonged to the Daksina and Mata Angin group under SDI. Wayan P. Windia also said that if the artists wanted to be well-known, they should create as many good as works possible and hold exhibitions f r e q u e n t l y. T h e e x h i b i t i o n entitled Game Art showcasing many brilliant works lasted until February 5. B N (BTN/Yan Beryas)

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This is not a gallery or museum, but no fewer than 170 paintings are on display there. They are of diverse sizes and styles, from the traditional to modern abstract. Likewise, their themes vary widely and are considered unique. There are people, flora, fauna, arts and performances and Balinese traditional culture. This ambience gives the place an interesting appearance, as if the performing arts were packaged, nicely arranged and combined with the forces of nature.

his is The Nature of Village Art in Pengosekan, Ubud, showcasing the painting works of artists from local villages. As the name implies, hundreds of paintings are on display in the courtyard between the Pura Desa and Pura Dalem temple. In addition to the magical aura of the temple, natural vibrations make the scratches of every single painting display a character of its own. The atmosphere becomes interesting because it is located very close to the center of the Village Hall, where people often gather to play gamelan and dance. I Dewa Ketut Mantra, the Head of Pengosekan Customary Village, said The Nature of Village Art’s activities purely utilized the venue and human resources with a ‘from the community, by the community and for the community’ concept. Every painting is the work of artists from Pengosekan Customary Village. “All paintings on display are for sale. The proceeds will be used for community improvements such as for the ceremony or temple,” he said seriously. According to Mantra, there were actually many painters at Pengosekan Village. However, many were frustrated at having no place to sell their paintings, so they stopped their activities. If their work was taken by gallery owners, they were often being unfairly compensated, paid a low price not commensurate to the quality of their work; and if their work was

sold, it was hard for them to receive the money. Seeing this reality, Mantra added, the administrators and leaders of Pengosekan established a painting community. Other than making painting a possibility, this also created an awareness among artists to strive for success by utilizing the existing space, which was strategically located on the main road of Denpasar – Ubud. The paintings were prepared by a rotation of 15 people, but the display involved the local community. Since the orientation is not a business, but a social activity, the works on offer are very cheaply priced, ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of rupiah. Thirty percent of the proceeds from paintings are donated to the local customary village. “We are also allocating 20 percent for tourist guides or travel agents who bring guests to us,” Mantra added. He went on to say that since the village has a population of 1,200 people or 200 families, 200 families are an artists’ repository, including artists of disciples from percussion, dance, weaving and painting. In fact, maestros like Gusti Ketut Kobot, Gusti Ketut Beret and Ketut Liyer are from this village. In 1974, Queen Elizabeth visited the village because of her interest in art and wickerwork as well as beautiful nature. More recently, Julia Roberts chose the village as a site while shooting a (BTN/015) film. B N

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“Banjar”, Unknown to Many

could not believe it, but most tourists to Bali do not know about the banjar. Putting it more strongly, most tourists even haven’t heard about the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana at all, in which the banjar is playing such a vital role. When I could not suppress my surprise, they asked me in their turn to explain why THK and banjar would be interesting. They enjoyed their holiday in Bali anyhow and were already planning to come back next year. So what would be wrong with it? At that moment I hesitated somewhat, because I realized how I detested the conduct of those priests and missionaries, who tried hard in the past to convince people, also in Indonesia, that it would be the best for them to convert to another religion. But fortunately, times have changed and moreover I am not a Hindu, although I have to confess that I am deeply impressed by the spirituality of Hinduism, especially on Bali. After that small moment of hesitation I explained about the THK both as a philosophy and a model how to live and make the best of it. I will not go into detail about these discussions but they all ended into the awareness that THK is the real uniqueness of Bali and that this THK makes the difference with all other tourism destinations in the world. In this context the banjar can be considered as the breeding ground where young people become familiar with Hinduism and learn that balance and harmony in all aspects of life are basic conditions to become happy and to live in peace with people who believe in a different religious concept. If I have to choose, I would say that solidarity among each other is the striking characteristic of the banjar, a neighborhood association of at least hundred families. All members comply with the religious

rules and contribute to the welfare of their banjar by assisting each other whenever needed. To learn more about spirituality in Bali, I recommend the book “Bali, Sekala & Niskala” by Fred Eiseman, for sale at every Periplus bookshop. In this book the author explores in a passionate way both tangibles and intangibles in Balinese religion, ritual and performing arts. Moreover, I would suggest visiting a banjar if there is for example a ceremony. I was so lucky to be invited by my driver, who is from Bangli, to attend his marriage ceremony in his banjar. I spent there the whole day and experienced that typical Balinese spiritual event. Some time later I returned to that same banjar in Bangli, to find answers on all my questions. My driver explained about the organization and spiritual life in the banjar. Before, I didn’t know that each banjar has a meeting hall, the bale banjar, divided into three parts, namely the banjar temple for worshipping God, a meeting place for all kind of activities, such as dancing or banjar meeting, and a kitchen. This meeting hall is the heart of a relative simple banjar. In this specific design you will perceive that spirituality and solidarity are the main pillars of a traditional Balinese banjar. By the way, I discovered that a traditional Balinese house has more or less the same design as the bale banjar. This system of the banjar in Bali as a spiritual and social structure one could easily compare with the rural villages in The Netherlands in the past, when the villagers were always willing to help and assist each other and the church was located in the middle of the village. But in the course of years that situation of collectivism and togetherness, in which people feel themselves responsible for

the community, has changed dramatically and nowadays the behavior is much more motivated by individualism and materialism than by norms and values such as solidarity, mutual respect and spirituality. I am very sad about this shift in behavior, because it makes people vulnerable. Without the help of family and friends individuals have to find solutions for their own problems and that is not always easy. This situation of individualism and materialism in the West has escalated so far that people sometimes even do not know who their neighbor is and big bonuses are still given to (financial) managers who have caused unemployment among the workers by their mismanagement. The difference in culture between the East and the West can be indicated by the difference in norms and values between Bali and The Netherlands. Tourists will experience this difference in culture by visiting the banjar and

see how life of Balinese people is developing. The appreciation of the Balinese spirituality by tourists will stimulate the Balinese government and people to be proud of their spirituality, to be proud of their Tri Hita Karana and to be proud of their banjar. And it would be a historical mistake to follow the example from the West. Contrary, I would say, the West can learn from the East that spirituality is the base on which society has to be build and Bali is in this respect more convincing than any other place in the world. On the website Tri Hita Karana Bali the THK definition is described as follows: The philosophy of Tri Hita Karana affirms that happiness, prosperity and peacefulness are attainable when the three elements of God, Human and Nature coexist in harmony with each other in daily life. * ) Prof. Dr. Jan Hendrik Peters, Director of International Centre of Service studies Bali

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To Overcome Abrasion at Sanur Beach DENPASAR In the City

Sanur Beach suffers from fairly severe abrasion, reducing the appeal of the famous first beach sunrise in Bali. “This coastal abrasion must be overcome, otherwise it will have an impact on the comfort of tourists,” said IB Sidhartha Putra, Chairman of Sanur Development Foundation (YPS) upon receiving a visit from the Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Wisnu Wardana, and Dr. KG Darma Putra of the Tri Hita Karana Awards team last Friday (Jan 22) at the Griya Santrian Sanur. At that time, Gus De (as he is familiarly called) admitted his distress in handling the abrasion case. Other than taking concrete measures by involving the community, such a condition could not be overcome. Even though his party has complained to the government of Denpasar City, Bali province and even to the central governments, there is no indication when action will be taken. “Until now, there has been no real action from the government. And honestly, this abrasion problem requires their immediate assistance,” he said. The General Manager of Griya Santrian also said that if the coastal infrastructure was damaged, it is clearly not in harmony with the campaign conducted. Instead, the

campaign would be useless, because there was no readiness to make the tourists happy, safe and comfortable in Bali. “If any campaign brought tourists to a damaged beach, they would think twice about coming back to Bali after returning to their country,” he added. He explained that tourism in Sanur was analogous to the effect of the locomotive in the economic development of Denpasar city and Bali, where the locomotive was able to hold a lot of cargo. If the locomotive was damaged it must be immediately repaired, instead of the very expensive cost of making a new locomotive. “Ideally, the product should not reach too low a grade, because it would be difficult to repair when it has been poorly perceived by consumers,” he explained. If only the policy holders knew that if Sanur tourism was damaged, tourist visits would drop. This would affect the amount of hotel and restaurant tax revenue (PHR). If the amount of PHR drops, it would affect the Regional Budget and the economy of Sanur and the Denpasar community will wither. To maintain Sanur’s natural beauty and tourist industry, YPS has developed a Blue Green program. This program maintains the natural and marine environment (Blue), keeping it clean so that the water is suitable for bathing and performing religious ceremonies in Bali, along with maintaining the likes of the coral reefs. Meanwhile, the Green program stands for making

telajakan-telajakan or open space between public paths and hotel property, and making the courtyard into a green lawn. Alluding to the existence of YPS, Gus De added, hotels in Sanur benefited from the fact that all policies intended for the public were conducted through one gate. In other words, 60 percent of revenues from YPS was given back to the Sanur community and the other 40 percent was set aside for Sanur’s environmental safety. YPS also has a school to improve Sanur’s human resources, markets, and groups which are all beneficial to the community of Sanur. Sanur Festival Touching on the Sanur Village Festival (SVF), Gus De said his party would hold it every year. The festival was intended to let people know that the development of Sanur was not only physical development such as maintaining the coastal environment, but also cultural development because, according to some studies, tourists came from distant places of the world to Bali just to enjoy its culture. Therefore, the culture of Sanur and the surrounding community must continue to be discovered. According to Gus De, SVF was held every year in AugustSeptember, but it was implemented innovatively and creatively to feature something new each time so guests would not get bored. BTN (kmb)

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

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Chairman of YPS, IB Sidharta Putra (center), receiving Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Wisnu Wardana (second from right), and THK Team, Dr. KG Dharma Putra (second from left).

Places of Interest in Denpasar Benoa Karangsari Denpasar Padang Galak Sanur Serangan Ubung Udayana

Harbor for tankers, fishing vessels and pleasure craft Known for its 200-meter long limestone cave, open for exploring The capital province of Bali with its Bali Museum, Art Center, Badung Market and Shopping Center Monument erected in memory of victims of an air crash in 1974 Tourist resort with international hotels and white sandy beach Known for its turtle nursery, diving area and the Sakenan Temple nearby Bus terminal to Northern and Western part of the island The only State University in Bali.

The number of foreign tourists visiting Bali reached 2.3 million in 2009, and about 80 percent of these visitors came to the Badung Regency. Therefore, the majority of regionally generated revenue (PAD) in the Badung Regency comes from the tourism sector. On that account, the Badung Regency Government will conduct sustainable tourism promotion activities, as stated by I Dewa Made Sumitro, Division Head of Promotion and Marketing, to Bali Travel News in Kuta recently. According to Sumitro, his party has prepared several programs to improve the tourism sector in 2010, particularly in Badung. With a budget of IDR 3.5 billion, his party would execute overseas promotions

twice; the World Travel Market, London (November) and South Korea (June). Meanwhile, domestic promotion would be performed in Batam, Jakarta, West Java, Sulawesi and Nusa Dua. “The Badung Government will also disseminate brochures to major markets through the embassy in each country,” he said. Meanwhile, as part of internal efforts to strengthen tourism, his party continually urges the Indonesia Hotel & Restaurant Association (PHRI), Indonesia Tour Guides Association (HPI), operators of tourist objects and the Association of Marine Tourism Entrepreneurs to always carry out the Seven Enchantments (safe, orderly, clean, beautiful, cool, friendly and memorable). Similarly, Sumitro’s party also advised against the dismissal of employees and price wars which would disadvantage all parties. To improve tourism human resources, his party provides

counseling programs, language and guide training programs. Comparable guidance is also delivered to the management and employees of both starred and non-starred hotels, restaurants, bars, discotheques, recreation/ general entertainment, souvenir hawkers, tourist object management, students and hospitality students. “In this regard, we will involve print and electronic media, so our efforts will impact other hotels,” he said. Training for tour guides for tourism-aware groups, as well as English language training, will be intensified. Likewise, Sumitro’s party will still provide guidance to tourism-aware groups prepared to join in the provincial-level competitions. “The Badung Government Tourism Office will prepare monthly traffic data for evaluation. Moreover, we will still hold the Jegeg-Bagus Beauty Pageant as a tourist attraction.” (BTN/015)

Places of Interest in Badung Canggu Delodberawah Kuta

Denpasar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Surapati No. 7 Denpasar Ph. (0361) 234569, 223602, 231422 Fax. (0361) 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

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GIANYAR The Center of Art

Ubud was named the Top City in Asia by a leading American magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. Ubud obtained the most votes from over 25,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers, beating out Bangkok (Thailand), Hong Kong, Chiang Mai (Thailand), Kyoto (Japan), Singapore, Shanghai (China), Jaipur (India), Tokyo (Japan) and Hanoi (Vietnam). “We never thought Bali would be named the best city in Asia. This is a surprise, making us grateful and proud,” said the Ubud Royal Palace representative, Tjok Oka Ardhana Sukawati, who is also the Gianyar Regent after receiving the award last Saturday (Jan 30). Cok Ace, as he is familiarly called, said the hospitality and culture of Ubud had made a tremendous impression on the world. For 80 years, Ubud has coexisted with the outside world, maintaining its traditions while playing host to foreign cultures. “In Bali, there is no culture shock because we are used to living side

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Ubud, the Best City in Asia by side with foreign cultures,” he added. As a major tourism destination in Gianyar, Ubud has some very distinctive characteristics. While its culture and natural beauty attract tourists, Cok Ace said the hospitality that is a part of Ubud’s culture is an important contributor to its appeal. He stressed the point that Ubud was one of Indonesia’s natural assets. “The preservation of culture and development in Ubud is not

only the public responsibility of Ubud, but also the responsibility of Bali and Indonesia,” he explained. Meanwhile, Aloysius Purwa (representing Chris Mitchell from Conde Nast Traveler) said there were six criteria involved in the assessment. These criteria were atmosphere, art and culture, hospitality, accommodation, restaurants, shopping and friendliness. BTN (BTN/015)

Batubulan Bone Celuk Gumicik Gianyar Goa Gajah Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi Kemenuh Lebih Mas Payangan Pejeng

Pujung Sayan Sukawati Tampaksiring Ubud Yeh Pulu

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Places of Interest in Gianyar Stone carving center and Barong dance performance; Bus terminal Farming center. Home industry in leaves and bamboo Center of gold and silversmiths producing jewelry for sale; art shops Beach The old residence of the King of Gianyar Ancient hermitage with a Ganesha statue inside Ancient royal memorial tower, carved from solid rock for a Balinese King. One should traverse hundreds of stairs to reach the sanctuary Temple with public bathing Wood-carving village Beach Well known for high quality of woodcarving Lychee plantation center in Bali Famous for its ‘Penataran Sasih’ temple in which a bronze kettle-drum is kept which is believed by the villagers to be the ‘Moon of Pejeng’ Famous for its woodcarving Scenic valley and river views Art market with wide selection of handicrafts and paintings available Well known for the Tirta Empul Temple (Holy Spring Temple) said to have magic power for healing. The state Palace is nearby The artists’ village in countryside; renowned for the Art Museum ‘Puri Lukisan’ with the monkey forest nearby Ancient reliefs on rock walls.

Gianyar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph. (0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554 website:www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.id www.gianyartourism.com email: admingianyar@gianyarkab.go.id , info@gianyartourism.com C12-193/481.1/06/B.PEM/II/2010

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Sangeh Mongke Forest, Badung

Beach area for avid surfers Quiet and restful beach Marvelous beach renown all over the world especially for sunsets, hotels, shopping centers and restaurants The beach is popular and famous among surfers the world over, with accommodation and restaurants The Royal Temple with spacious courtyard surrounded by moat The International and Domestic airport in Bali With a magnificent white sandy beach the newly opened tourist resort has a number of 5-stars hotels Graceful ‘Puncak Tinggan’ temple and the scenic point ‘Pesangrahan’. From this point an amazing scene stretches across a large area of the lowlands The temple named ‘Bukit Sari’ sits in the middle of nutmeg trees. There are numerous monkey inhabitants Considered to be one of the best areas for surfing located about 1 km from the main road Buddhist Temple.

Badung Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Raya Kuta No. 2 Badung Ph. (0361) 756175 Fax. (0361) 756176 http://www.badung.go.id C12-199/09 Th. 2010

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A pleasant, cool village with breathtaking views is located not far from the road to Bangli from Kintamani. It is only some 700 meters above sea level. There is a traditional village called Penglipuran that belongs to the administrative regency of Kubu. There are different versions of the meaning of Penglipuran. One version says that the word Penglipuran is philologically derived from two words, pengeling literally means remembrance and pura means temple. The villagers formerly migrated from the village of Bayung Gede near Kintamani. To remember their original village and beloved ancestors, they then built the same temple as their own at Bayung Gede village.

Traditional Penglipuran The layout of this completely unique village is like a ‘housing complex’ where the space arrangement is neat and carefully designed. It is quite different from other villages in general. This village stretches from the north to the south following the direction of the mountain. The village temple is located on the highest point and at the end of the village. Nearly all the main houses still use the traditional roof of artistic bamboo blades with walls painted in natural colors like that of soil. And each compound consistently maintains the original design of the versatile bale

(pavilion). Walking along the spacious paved street in the middle of the traditional village and small garden along the telajakan (the space between the compound and the street) will give you the impression of a beautiful park. The village looks neat as there are no highrise buildings. It is the harmonious combination of a traditional concept with modern techniques. When you

see the uniform kori (entrance gate) with a bamboo roof you will be reminded that it is a traditional village.

This kind of structure is now widely adopted for tourist accommodation. Punia

Places of Interest in Bali The capital of Bangli regency with the Kehen nearby Batur Gracious Ulun Danau Temple (Lake Temple) often covered by fog Bukit Demulih Amazing rice terraces to be seen when one walks over the hill Penelokan Literally meaning ‘place for looking’ it is here that the wonderful scenes of the volcano and the lake are said to be the most fascinating panorama in Bali Penulisan Old temple on high ground (has hundreds of stairs) which has ancient remains inside Toya Bungkah Hot spring bathing by the lake Batur Trunyan Ancient village of original Balinese with specific way of dealing with their deceased’s funerals. One should cross the lake to reach the village. Bangli

Bangli Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613 Ph. (0366) 91537 C12-192

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PEMERINTAH PROVINSI BALI DINAS PARIWISATA (BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE) http//:www.tourism.baliprov.go.id e-mail: infotourism@baliprov.go.id Jalan S. Parman Niti Mandala Renon, Denpasar – Bali 80235 Phone : (0361) 222387, Fax. : (0361) 226313

Tourism Promotion through Foreign TV

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Head of Bali Government Tourism Office, IB.Subhiksu (center) receiving the Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Wisnu Wardana (second from right) and his entourage. Although tourist visits to Bali have significantly increased, the promotion of Balinese tourism should continue. This year, the Bali Government Tourism Office has made a breakthrough by promoting tourism in Bali through foreign TV stations. This requires special allocations of sufficiently large amounts of funding. Meanwhile, after a face-to-face meeting with the ranks of Bali Travel News (BTN) led by Chief Editor Wisnu Wardana at his office lFriday (Jan 22), Bali Government Tourism Office head IB Subhiksu has said his organization will continue to cooperate with BTN for the promotion of tourism events in Bali. Furthermore, other forms of promotion such as spreading leaflets, booklets, brochures, CDs and VCDs will still be performed, along with direct campaigns to potential markets like ITB Berlin (March), ITB Singapore (October) and Dema in

Orlando USA (November). Local promotions are done by joining the Gebyar Nusantara Jakarta (May) and the promotion in Batam (October). Online information about tourism in Bali is periodically updated to ensure Bali remains a popular tourist destination for national and international tourists. The Bali Government Tourism Office also embraces tourism stakeholders such as the Bali Village, which has joined the ITB Berlin event. Subhiksu pointed out that the 2010 calendar of events published by the Bali Government Tourism Office contains information on many interesting events ranging from cultural / Hindu religious ceremonies to art festivals – from the Bali Art Festival to other festivals such as A Touch of Creativity, Kuta Carnival, Bali Kite Festival, Nusa Dua Fiesta, Bali Writing & Readers Festival, Sanur Village Festival and Spirit Festival. “Well, I expect these events to be widely disseminated by the BTN even if they are packed with other interesting news,” he added. Besides, he added, rural areas will also be made into an integrated area targeting 40 villages in order to tap their potential. This integrated region does not only have agricultural potential, but also marine, agriculture, culture, art and so on. These villages will be explored as potential new tourist destinations. To further introduce all activities in Bali, particularly those relating to tourism and culture, the Bali Government Tourism Office will also coordinate with all existing working units of regional apparatus (SKPD). For example, the Department of Agriculture organizes the orchid festival, which will be synergized by the (BTN/015) Government Tourism Office. BTN

Bali to be Declared as the First Green Province in Indonesia The meeting of government councils at a global environmental forum entitled The Eleventh Special Session of the Government Council / Global Environment Forum of the United Nations of Environment Program (UNEP) will be an important historical moment for Bali. It is in this prestigious world environmental forum that Bali’s ecological reputation will be established – in this forum, Bali Province will be declared as the first Green Province in Indonesia. This matter was revealed by the Spokesperson of Bali Regional Secretary, I Putu Suardhika, in Denpasar Wednesday (Jan 20). This declaration denoted a follow-up of the visit of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2009 and established Bali as the leader in green economies. In the circular of Bali Governor No. 660.1/ 32/Bid.Was/BLH dated January 6, 2010 regarding Environmental Sanitation Movement, all regents and mayors in Bali were invited to make the UNEP Conference on February 22-26, 2010 in Nusa Dua a success by improving environmental sanitation through four activities. These four activities comprise, firstly, reactivating the cleaning activity on Fridays at Agency/ Office until the level of banjar / hamlet. The second activity is obliging the operators of commercial area and other public facilities to provide waste separation facilities. Third is encouraging the sorting of plastic waste at tourist areas and other public facilities, and the fourth activity is improving

the cleanliness of public facilities / toilets at the area of tourist objects / tourist attractions. Previously, several activities have also has been conducted to establish Bali as the Green Island, like issuing a policy of Integrated Agricultural Business in 50 selected villages, planting trees in Nusa Penida, and planting trees at Besakih in cooperation with one of the media groups in Bali. On the other hand, the c tir Environmental Agency (BLH) of Bali Province has developed 23 activities to support the UNEP Conference. The agenda of activities includes the controlling of BPO released into the atmosphere using a Gas Refrigrant Identifier tester, cleaning activity around the Dewa Ruci statue, field trips to the Integrated Agricultural Business at Pucak Sari, Sepang, Buleleng, and making documentary films on environmental conservation highlighting the local wisdom of Bali. Other activities include sanitation monitoring in the golden triangle of a number of intersection points on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, data compilation and information, a faceto-face with the Mayor of Denpasar on the Clean River Movement, and the movement of planting trees, planting mangroves, prayers, analysis of air quality and gas emission tests, a plastic waste cleaning movement, turtle hatchling release, monitoring cast rubbish at Kuta Beach and surrounding areas on February 19-21, 2010 and an environmental exhibition from (BTN/015) February 18-26, 2010. BTN C12-122

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Fight against Trash DENPASAR – Denpasar Mayor IB Rai Mantra Dharmawijaya implemented the river cleaning action program along Tukad

Pekaseh Pegok last Friday (Jan 29). The event was coordinated by TAGANA (Youth of Disaster Preparedness) of Bali Province, who invited all Denpasar citizens to fight the spread of waste so as to prevent the occurrence of floods. The Armed Forces and civil servants involved in the Denpasar Environmental Agency and Village Care Forum (FPD Sesetan) participated in the event. The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Made Nursana, said the activity was par t of the implementation of the Tri Hita Karana concept, balancing life with nature and the environment. (BTN/ 015)

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Fogging BADUNG – The Deputy Regent of Badung I, Ketut Sudikerta, together with the traditional village community of Lambing, Abiansemal sub-district, carried out fogging at the local village Sunday (Jan 24). Sanitation is of the utmost importance during the rainy season in order to create a clean and healthy environment. Appealing to the public, Sudikerta said that anyone experiencing symptoms such as a high or constant fever should get checked out immediately at the nearest community health centre. In addition, the public is also expected to keep their environment clean. (BTN/015)

KARANGASEM – The Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare executed a working visit to the regency on the eastern tip of Bali Island. The visit was linked to the government assistance program (the National Self Reliant People’s Empowerment Program (PNPM)), aimed at improving the Karangasem people’s standard of living, including those working in handicraft industries that are much-loved by tourists. The activities are also connected to last Monday’s (Feb 1) visit to the manufacturing center of the Tenganan village, which was attended by the Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, the Regent of Karangasem I Wayan Geredeng and other state officials. (BTN/008)

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The joged performance is a social dance in Bali in which tourists are invited to participate. Its beautiful rhythmic motion, coupled with the sweet smile of the joged dancers, really charms the audience. The dance does not only make the Balinese youths crazy, but also attracts tourists enjoying the beauty of nearby Tanah Lot. “The dance is really beautiful. Sweet music and beautiful dancers mesmerized me and made me want to participate in the dancing,”said a foreign tourist from Germany after ngibing (dancing with joged).

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DENPASAR – In relation to the 18th anniversary of Denpasar city, hundreds of Municipal Government officials of all ranks along with various citizens executed a greening movement last Friday (Jan 29). Led by Deputy Mayor IGN Jaya Negara, the assembled people planted thousands of trees belonging to various species around Lumintang City Square Park and throughout the subdistricts. The greening movement was aimed at inspiring a love of the environment in the hearts of all Denpasar city dwellers. In addition to beautification, cleaning up the city’s waterways could mean the establishment of a water reserve in Denpasar. Such activities were implemented in conjunction with the UNEP conference to be held in Bali on February 20-26, 2010. Bali Province is set to be named the first “Green Province” in Indonesia. On this occasion, the Chairperson of the Motivator Team of Denpasar Family Education and Empowerment (PKK), Mrs. Selly Mantra, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Jaya Negara, Denpasar House Widiada, Secretary of Denpasar City Rai Iswara, and the Head of the Bali Forestry Service and the Bali Environmental Agency had the opportunity to deliver some Biopori equipment and plants to the sub-district heads. (BTN/015)

BADUNG - Chairman of the Board of Bali Gojukai Indonesia, Wisnu Bawa Temaja, has inaugurated the committee of branch administrators of Badung Karate-Do Gojukai for the tenure of 2010 to 2015. They consisted of Chairman of the Board, I Gst Ngr. Ketut Putra, Secretary I Made Dwicitta, Treasurer I Putu Dangin Arinawa and members. The event, held at Mengwi Stadium Sunday (Jan 24), included rank-upgrading tests involving 300 participants and was attended by the Chief Executive of Karate-Do Gojukai Indonesia, Bali Branch, I Nyoman Reta Ariana. (BTN/015)

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Joged Bungbung Festival Foreign Tourist in Action

Planting Trembesi Trees BADUNG – The Badung Regency administration, in cooperation with the Bali Provincial Government and Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort, implemented a greening movement last Thursday (Jan 28). The movement, involving the planting of 2000 trembesi trees, was done along Jalan Dewi Sri and Jalan Sunset Road Kuta. It involved thousands of participants, ranging from students, civil ser vants, members of the military and representatives c tir from the Kuta community. It was also attended by the Assistant of Economic, Development and Welfare Ser vices of Bali Province I Ketut Wija, Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung along with Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung, Head of Environment Management Center Nusra-Bali, the General Manager of Alam Kulkul and officials from Badung Regency. (BTN/015)

Branch Administrator of Gojukai

A Visit of Minister for People’s Welfare

Both domestic and foreign tourists joining the dance were entitled to receive merchandise in the form of calendars and an Interactive VCD of Tanah Lot. This made the atmosphere of Joged Bungbung Festival, held at the Tanah Lot tourism object for three days (January 28-30, 2010), truly festive. The festival, opened by Deputy Regent of Tabanan I Gusti Wirasana, featured the subdistrict contingents of Baturiti, Kerambitan, Marga and Penebel on the first day, while on second day those from West Selemadeg, Selemadeg, East Selemadeg and and Kediri took part. Ultimately, the contingents from Pupuan and Tabanan performed on the third and final day. The Operations Manager of Tanah Lot Tourism Object, I Made Sujana, said the festival was aimed at preserving the art of this rice granary region. The festival was held in cooperation with the Authority Board of Tanah Lot in commemoration of Indonesia Museum Visit Year 2010, a warming-up event in the implementation of cultural parades in 2010. These events are vehicles for the tourism promotion of Tabanan and provide entertainment to the community and tourists visiting Tabanan, especially those visiting Tanah Lot. Meanwhile, Head of Cultural and Tourism Services Tabanan Wayan Diasa said the joged troupe presented a petegak gamelan piece, using two dance gamelans, which lasted about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the festival’s criteria specified that the gamelan facilities should follow the standard of joged gamelan music (not creation) and each troupe would feature two dancers. One joged dancer would get two pengibings drawn from the general public, wearing costumes of palegongan style, the dance movement of joged was adjusted to the Balinese dance repertoire, with any to display pornographic or erotic movement strictly prohibited. BTN (BTN/015) Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan Ph/Fax. (0361) 811602

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

Kertha Gosa at Semarapura, Klungkung represents one of the famous tourist destinations on the island. It is located in the heart of Semarapura town and its name is derived from Sanskrit words, namely kertha meaning peaceful and gosa from the word gosita meaning announcement. On that account, the phrase kertha gosa conveys a building of jurisdiction in the form of pavilion used by the kings to announce the legislation, jurisdiction, penalization and so forth. The building of Kertha Gosa is unique and fully embellished with high art value. Therefore, this place is worth visiting. Here also is Taman Gili, a floating pavilion (it seems to float because it is indeed deliberately founded in the middle of a fish pond). Decorative paintings on the ceiling of Kertha Gosa are painted with narrative motifs, starting from the panel set up at east side with the plot rotating clockwise and ending at the panel at north side. Kertha Gosa was founded in 18th century and its ceiling is dotted with the famous style of Kamasan painting from the year 1930. During the Dutch administration (19081942), Kertha Gosa was used as a court of justice for alleged criminals and lawbreakers. Along with colonial legislation, the punishment system in Indonesia also changed from the

Kertha Gosa: An Ancient Court of Justice Hall Majapahit-style into continental punishment system brought by the Dutch. Rather than retaliation the ‘Exile’ system aims to improve the perpetrator so that he becomes acceptable to society. Paintings decorating the ceiling of conference hall aim at awakening the conscience of all trespassers to remind them not to repeat the badness. At the same complex, there is also a museum called Semarajaya. This museum is set in a building which was formerly the Dutch High School. Its architectural design represents the Dutch style in combination with the Balinese traditional. Here we can see various ancient objects, historical objects including photos of documentation of the royal family of Klungkung Kingdom. Places of Interest in Klungkung Goa Lawah

A cave inhabited by thousands of bats, situated in the temple courtyard Jungut Batu White sandy beach as special area with accommodation for surfers and divers Kamasan Famous for its typical traditional painting, gold, silver and brass works Klungkung The capital of Klungkung regency well known for its ‘Kertagosa’ old Hall of Justice with ceiling covered by traditional paintings. Kusamba Banjar Bias Fishermen village with salting ground Pesut Beach Ped Temple on Nusa Penida Islands. TOURISM of KLUNGKUNG REGENCY KLUNGKUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl.Surapati No.3 Semarapura Bali, Indonesia

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20000

9.297

10000

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006

5000 0

A TR

E A N A AN OR SI IN PA W P AY CH AI A L T NG MA SI

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

SEA WAVES FORECAST (February 12 - 25 2010) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

SEA 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5

WAVES - 2.0 - 2.5 - 2.75 - 2.75 - 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.0

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

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

TRS. 1.472 1.348 1.382 1.402 1.143 1.716 1.459 3.292 2.541 2.700 1.911 6.277 26.643

“Bulan Pejeng”

Besakih

Candidasa

Denpasar

181

201

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

191 33

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

Lake Batur

146 33

Legian

106

139 89

102 79

112

101 Lovina

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

141 46

Sanur

110

119

105 88

110

103

105 33

124 54

118

100

Tanah Lot

157 6

106 36

Ubud

101

103 31

165 52

166

120 18

109

Gianyar

155 Goa Gajah Goa Lawah

100 125

Cultural Heritage By I Made Sutaba

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2009) TOTAL : 2.229.945

250000 200000 150000 100000

50000

TRS. 1.381 885 780 598 7.016 8.120 9.381 7.675 3.252 328 1.816 2.842 44.074

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

15000

2009

Honorary Consule of Republic of Poland Jl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta Bali Ph. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

DEP. 132.024 120.775 136.722 135.710 146.533 158.621 173.622 171.986 163.352 162.547 154.702 140.888 1.797.482

25000

Honorary Consul of The Slovak Republic Jl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118 Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

ARR. 125.562 124.829 135.551 140.406 144.415 160.599 179.051 164.300 167.856 158.037 146.658 155.848 1.803.112

30000

12.548

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

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

35000

19.019

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

DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

40000

Bangli

182.556

47.233

7.779

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

ARR. 90.010 78.824 92.280 106.896 113.648 125.603 142.923 139.584 138.604 135.403 127.596 135.734 1.427.110

45000

12.920

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

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

50000

The Indian Cultural Centre 42-44 Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar; Ph: 0361 – 241978; Fax: 0361 – 241980; Conduct regular classes on Indian Classical Dance Bharath Natyam a n d Yoga . Interested candidates c a n contact at the above address. Niveditha Parthasarathy DR. Shivkumar

163.531

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

Number of Visitors

Indian Classical Dance & Yoga

210.935

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

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (September 2009)

208.185

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

222.441

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

224.441

Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp

190.617

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

181.983

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

179.879

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

6th – “Tumpek Wayang”, day devoted to “Sanghyang Iswara”, the lord of puppeteers, when blessing ceremony is given to shadow – puppet play sets for proper function and magical power. Temple Festival at: Pr. Penataran Giri Purwa dan Pasraman Desa Kutorejo Kendal Rejo Tegal Delimo Banyuwangi Pr. Majapahit, Jembrana Pr. Padharman Sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan (Dalem Klungkung), Besakih, Pr. Pedharman Dalem Bakas, Besakih Pr. Padharman Dalem Sukawati, Besakih Pr. Padharman Mengwi, Besakih Pr. Padharman Kaba Kaba, Besakih Pr. Panti Gelgel Pangem Bungan Sesetan Pr Dadya Agung Pasek Gelgel Br. Pegatepan, Gelgel, Klungkung Mr. Desa Bendesa Koriagung Pegatepan, Gelgel Klungkung. 10th – Temple Festival at: Pr. Guwa, Besakih, Karangasem Pr. Besukihan, Besakih, Karangasem Pr. Tirtha, Besakih, Karangasem Pr. Penataran Ped, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Pr. Penataran Agung Teluk Padang, Karangasem Pr. Gaduhan Jagat, Singakerta, Ubud Pr. Dalem Penida Kaja, Tembuku, Bangli Pr. Dalem Penida Klod, Tembuku Bangli Pr. Melanting, Cemenggon, Sukawati Pr. Pasek Pangembungan, Bongkasa, Abiansemal Pr. Pasek Bendesa, Reang Gede, Penebel, Tabanan Pr. Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pr. Penataran Batu Lepang, Kamasan, Klungkung Mr. Pasek Gelgel, Songan Pr. Dadya Pasek Gelgel Dukuh, Sidemen Pr. Dadya Pasek Gelgel, Manuaba, Tegalalang Pr. Dadya Pasek Bendesa, Sidan, Gianyar

161.169

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

27th – Temple Festival at: Pr. Agung Gunung Raung, Taro Kaja, Tegallalang, Gianyar Pr. Pemayun Banyuning Tengah, Buleleng Pr. Desa Kahyangan Tiga Ds. Bumbunan, Seririt Pr. Penataran Er Malet, Br. Pule Bangli Pr. Pasek Gelgel Boading Kaba-Kaba Tabanan Mr. Pasek Bendesa, Pasar Badung Pr. Dadya Pasek Gelgel, Sidan, Gianyar Pr. Dadya Pasek Gelgel Cale Tegalalang.

139.370

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

7.779

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

9.297

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

12.548

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

12.920

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

1. Barong: - Suwung : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Kesiman : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Batubulan Village : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Br. Abasan Singapadu : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Padanggalak : 09.30 2. Kecak Dance: - Uluwatu Temple : Everyday 18.00 - 19.00 - Padang Tegal Ubud : Every Sunday 18.00 - 19.00 - Desa Baha : On Request 3. Kecak & Fire Dance: - Bona Kangin Gianyar : Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Batubulan : Everyday 18.30 - 20.00 4. Legong Dance: - Peliatan Stage Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Dalem Puri Peliatan : Every Saturday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Peliatan, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 - Puri Saren, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 5. Shadow Puppet Show (Wayang Kulit): - Oka Kartini Tebesaya Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 6. Tektekan Dance (Puri Night: Dance and Traditional Dinner): - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 7. Leko & Janger Dance: - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 8. Bimayu Dance Drama: - Panca Arta, Ubud : Every Thursday 20.00 9. Gabor Dance: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 10. Mahabrata The Epic: - Br. Teges, Peliatan : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.00 11. Raja Pala Dance: - Ubud Kelod Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 12. Calonarang Dance: - Hotel Menara Ubud : Every Friday 20.00 13. Ramayana: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Wednesday 19.30 - 21.00 14. Frog Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Sunday 19.00 15.Parwa Ramayana: - Hotel Menara, Ubud : Every Tuesday, Wednesday 20.00 16.Joged Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Wednesday 20.15 17.Janger Dance: - Penjor Restauran Sanur : Every Friday 20.15 18. Janger Dance: - Penjor Resturant : Every Saturday 20.15 19. Genjekan: - Sangeh Village : On Request 20. Debus and Reptile Demonstration: - Br. Werdhi Buana Mengwi : On Request

19.019

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

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/5 (February 12 - 24, 2010)

Regular Cultural Performances

47.233

Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120

164.643

Consulates in Bali

3. Uluwatu Temple This temple is located in the coral reef around west part of Badung regency, not far from Ngurah Rai International Airport, around 25 km to the west of Denpasar City. It was built in the edge of a hefty reef, protruding into the sea at 80 m above the sea level with tight waves. According to local sources, the Uluwatu Temple was built by Mpu Kuturan on eleventh century and then expanded by Danghyang Nirartha on sixteenth century. The temple is one of the Sad Kayangan Temple which are prominent for Balinese people. This temple was built using local materials such as sturdy

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

ARR. 150.614 157.300 163.980 153.961 166.693 181.911 196.165 200.485 192.442 196.065 151.660 183.204 2.094.480

DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

TRS. 2.658 2.646 1.198 4.131 0 3.350 4.440 3.329 2.943 2.710 3.276 5.521 33.202 SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer) Klungkung

Blanjong Epigraph

Singaraja

Uluwatu

Hunting the Traces of Ancient Balinese Culture (2) reef, an astonishing and prominent architecture and sculpture. Here can be found the unique parts of temple like no others like guardian statue for the entrance (candi bentar), consisting of two standing Ganesa statues which are rarely found in Bali. This candi bentar also does not have same form like commonly in Bali; it has the upper part to be bend like wing, reminding of winged candi bentar in Sendang Duwur Mosque in Lamongan, East Java and has the candrasengkala of 1483 Saka or it means the year of 1561 A.D. Yet still more uniqueness as in head decoration of one-eyed scorpion (and twoeyed scorpion) and decoration of flying bird. Every uniqueness above is the form of Balinese local wisdom which created the sole and significant architecture works and sculptures.

4. Blanjong Epigraph The epigraph is in Blanjong Temple in Sanur Village which is a crowded tourism object, not far from the beach. To preserve this important cultural heritage, a protective building had been built a few years ago. Pretentiously, the Blanjong Epigraph is a pillarshaped or cylindrical post, deemed to be a post mark victory of King Kesari Warmadewa over his enemies, Gurun and Suwal, as told in the epigraph. The epigraph is 177 cm in height and with a diameter of 62 cm, using two languages (bilingual) of Sanskrit and Ancient Balinese and two alphabets namely Ancient Balinese and Prenagari. This epigraph mention the name of King Kesari Warmadewa reigned

in Singhadwala and as mentioned before, defeated Gurun and Suwal, is the founder of Warmadewa dynasty and reigned over Bali. The epigraph grafted the candrasengkala year of 835 Saka (914 A.D). King Kesari Warmadewa also left other epigraphs in Puseh Temple, Panempahan, Tampaksiring, GIanyar, and in Malet Gede village, Bangli.

5. “Bulan Pejeng” “Bulan Pejeng” in fact is a large bronze drum (nekara) of prehistoric from Bronze Age that were developed around 2000 years ago. This cultural heritage is one of the sacred article, kept in Penataran Sasih Temple in Pejeng Village, Gianyar and is located in the main street of Tampaksiring-Kintamani so no difficulty to visit it. According to popular folktale in society, “Bulan Pejeng” is the “moon” which fell down in Pejeng Village long time ago, making the village was always bright on day and night so the thieves could not do their jobs. Therefore, the “moon” was urinated so did not shine anymore until these days. The name of Penataran Sasih Temple means “the place of the moon” Temple (moon=sasih) and might relate to the story of the “moon” fell from the sky previously. Another story told of this Pejeng nekara as the ear-plug of Kebo Iwa, a powerful legendary figure who was able to carve Goa Gajah, steep bank temple of Gunung Kawi, etc. The Pejeng nekara has been introduced internationally by G.E. Rumphius, an expert in Biology through his book Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, published in 1705.

Although he never been to Bali, but he had succeeded for using the information from Hendrik Leydekereker’s. In fact, this nekara is a giant nekara with large size in every detail as in height of 186.5 m and a diameter of 1.60 m for its hit zone. Around the archeological experts, this nekara is also called as nekara with head, because it has four pairs of mask decoration with bulged-out eyes, long-coned nose, and the ears wearing earrings made from coins. The decoration of the mask is not only functioned as esthetic-decorative, but more for magical symbolism for the ancestors’ symbol of magic power which bring prosperity and protect the family or the society from any danger. Another decoration which has the magical symbolism is the decoration of octagonal star on the hit zone, border design, feather, and so on. “Bulan Pejeng” is a masterpiece work of technology and metallurgy that reached its peak on Bronze Age. This cultural heritage is a significant mixture between modern and complicated metal technology and art creativity which full magical symbolism values as can be seen from its shape and patterns. All of it is the proof of a local Balinese wisdom in its spectacular work about 2000 years ago, far before India reached Bali. The dynamism of Balinese wisdom at that time also was proved by finding five stone moulds in Manuaba Village, Gianyar for making smaller nekara from Pejeng nekara. This fact has proved enough that Balinese people had succeeded in developing local metal industry.

Clay mould for making arrow head also has been found in West Java. In addition, Balinese people had produced a stone nekara which is kept in a temple in Carangsari Village (Badung), is now another success of Balinese wisdom. The other bronze nekara in Pacung, Ularan (Buleleng), Ban (Karangasem), Manikliyu (Bangli), Peguyangan (Badung) is a proof that local metal industry in Bali reached its top. According to the results of archeological research can be known that at Bronze Age, megalithic tradition was also developed around the world. The archeological experts have a notion that Bali was inhabited by megalithic society who lived by farming, stayed in organized village, and ruled by a wellrespected figure. The society had mastered the technology and metallurgy art and the life which was more advance required the capability and mastery in specific parts in the society. In the next progression, social-functional groups emerged and developed such as leader group, carpentry and blacksmith group who have special ability, spiritual group who organize and perform any ritual, and the society who has no special ability who work for other groups. At that time, in the society was grown the belief to the ancestors or the leaders who live at the top of a mountain or a hill and they had magical power that could protect the people from any danger. This belief really influenced daily life and to this very day still appears in the life of Indonesian. B N

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February 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

20000

9.297

10000

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006

5000 0

A TR

E A N A AN OR SI IN PA W P AY CH AI A L T NG MA SI

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

SEA WAVES FORECAST (February 12 - 25 2010) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

SEA 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5

WAVES - 2.0 - 2.5 - 2.75 - 2.75 - 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.0

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

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

TRS. 1.472 1.348 1.382 1.402 1.143 1.716 1.459 3.292 2.541 2.700 1.911 6.277 26.643

“Bulan Pejeng”

Besakih

Candidasa

Denpasar

181

201

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

191 33

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

Lake Batur

146 33

Legian

106

139 89

102 79

112

101 Lovina

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

141 46

Sanur

110

119

105 88

110

103

105 33

124 54

118

100

Tanah Lot

157 6

106 36

Ubud

101

103 31

165 52

166

120 18

109

Gianyar

155 Goa Gajah Goa Lawah

100 125

Cultural Heritage By I Made Sutaba

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2009) TOTAL : 2.229.945

250000 200000 150000 100000

50000

TRS. 1.381 885 780 598 7.016 8.120 9.381 7.675 3.252 328 1.816 2.842 44.074

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

15000

2009

Honorary Consule of Republic of Poland Jl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta Bali Ph. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

DEP. 132.024 120.775 136.722 135.710 146.533 158.621 173.622 171.986 163.352 162.547 154.702 140.888 1.797.482

25000

Honorary Consul of The Slovak Republic Jl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118 Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

ARR. 125.562 124.829 135.551 140.406 144.415 160.599 179.051 164.300 167.856 158.037 146.658 155.848 1.803.112

30000

12.548

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

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

35000

19.019

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

DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

40000

Bangli

182.556

47.233

7.779

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

ARR. 90.010 78.824 92.280 106.896 113.648 125.603 142.923 139.584 138.604 135.403 127.596 135.734 1.427.110

45000

12.920

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

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

50000

163.531

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

Number of Visitors

Indian Classical Dance & Yoga

210.935

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

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (September 2009)

208.185

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

222.441

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

224.441

Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp

190.617

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

181.983

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

179.879

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

161.169

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

139.370

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

7.779

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

9.297

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

12.548

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

12.920

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

19.019

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

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/5 (February 12 - 24, 2010)

Regular Cultural Performances

47.233

Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120

164.643

Consulates in Bali

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

ARR. 150.614 157.300 163.980 153.961 166.693 181.911 196.165 200.485 192.442 196.065 151.660 183.204 2.094.480

DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

TRS. 2.658 2.646 1.198 4.131 0 3.350 4.440 3.329 2.943 2.710 3.276 5.521 33.202 SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer) Klungkung

Blanjong Epigraph

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February 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities

Tourism Promotion through Foreign TV

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Looking back at your activities

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Fight against Trash DENPASAR – Denpasar Mayor IB Rai Mantra Dharmawijaya implemented the river cleaning action program along Tukad

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WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

Planting Trees

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Joged Bungbung Festival Foreign Tourist in Action

Branch Administrator of Gojukai

A Visit of Minister for People’s Welfare

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

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Need Government’s Help:

In 2010, Badung Promotes to London and South Korea

To Overcome Abrasion at Sanur Beach DENPASAR In the City

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

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Chairman of YPS, IB Sidharta Putra (center), receiving Chief Editor of Bali Travel News, Wisnu Wardana (second from right), and THK Team, Dr. KG Dharma Putra (second from left).

Places of Interest in Denpasar Benoa Karangsari Denpasar Padang Galak Sanur Serangan Ubung Udayana

Places of Interest in Badung Canggu Delodberawah Kuta

Denpasar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Surapati No. 7 Denpasar Ph. (0361) 234569, 223602, 231422 Fax. (0361) 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

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GIANYAR The Center of Art

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Batubulan Bone Celuk Gumicik Gianyar Goa Gajah Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi Kemenuh Lebih Mas Payangan Pejeng

Pujung Sayan Sukawati Tampaksiring Ubud Yeh Pulu

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Sangeh Mongke Forest, Badung

Badung Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Raya Kuta No. 2 Badung Ph. (0361) 756175 Fax. (0361) 756176 http://www.badung.go.id C12-199/09 Th. 2010

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI BANGLI Peace and harmony

see the uniform kori (entrance gate) with a bamboo roof you will be reminded that it is a traditional village.

This kind of structure is now widely adopted for tourist accommodation. Punia

Bangli Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613 Ph. (0366) 91537 C12-192

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Students of ISI Yogya Hold Exhibition in Bali

‘The Nature of Village Art’

Provides the Public Painting Works of Pengosekan

n his written speech, Suteja Neka said the painters of ISI

Yogyakarta alumni coalesced into a community called Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI), which

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Column by Jan Hendrik Peters*)

“Banjar”, Unknown to Many

Looking back at your activities

Environment Management System NUSA DUA – Meliá Bali conducted Environmental Management Training for the resort’s employees with keynote speaker AA

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Hotel, Cottages & Spa Po. Box 1 Nusa Dua, Denpasar 80363 Bali, Indonesia Phone : (0361) 771020. Fax: (0361) 771139 E-mail: putribali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Homepage:http//www.putribali.com

Hotel with unique cordiality

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Who’s Who

Asih Rahmahani:

F & B Manager

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Five Professors

15 Your guide to this island

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Cleasing Beaches and Reforestation

Sales Call to BTN

Mrs. Gisela De Carpentier

FOTO SERIES

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HOTEL- RESTAURANT- SPA TANAH LOT-BALI Phone : +62 361 812933 Fax : +62 361 813956 Website: www.dewisinta.com E-mail : reservation@dewisinta.com C12-15

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Pura Pakendungan

Dewi Sinta hotel has 27 guest rooms of three different types; Standard, Deluxe, and Suite with AC, private bathroom, with hot and cold water, color-TV, IDD phone and mini bar.

Incentive Tours

“Keep Bali Nice As Ever”

Pura Tanah Lot

Inspection of Farm Road

Mr. Ernest Usenko

“Bali is indeed memorable”

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Balinese Life

Your guide to this island

Flowers and Flowers All the Year Round

“Simpatik” Ads

Please Call : Wini at 249484, 225764 ext. 29 Fax : 249486 or Poll at Hp : 081-835-3281

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Puri Sading Hotel The Suite Cottages and Restaurant

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Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.102 Sanur 80228-Bali-Indonesia Ph: +62 361 286206 Fax: +62 361 286207 E-mail:info@purisadinghotel.com SA12-47

Jl. Hang Tuah III No. 3 Sanur-Bali Ph. :+62 361 283286, Fax: +62 361 283017 e-mail:sales@mentarisanur.com www.mentarisanur.com

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Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak Beach P.O. Box 3384 Denpasar 80033 Bali, Indonesia Tel. +62 361 730730 Fax. + 62 361 730545 SA12-44

THE LAGUNA A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA Nusa Dua, Bali

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Jl. Dewi Sartika, Tuban Bali 80361, Indonesia T. +62 361 765 255 SA12-26

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Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47 Sanur Bali - Indonesia Ph. (62 - 361) 288181

TAMUKAMI HOTEL

Jalan Kartik a Plaza, Kuta , Bali 80361 - Indonesia PO Box 1034 T uba n Tel: (62-361) 752 732 - Fax: ( 62- 361) 752 212 E-mail: thera ni@dps.ce ntrin. net.i d Website: www .ther ani hotel .com

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 64X Sanur 80228 Bali - Indonesia Ph. 62-361-282510 Fax. 62-361-282520 E mail : tamukami@indosat.net.id Info @tamukamibali.com Web site : www.tamukamibali.com

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TOUR & TRAVEL Thai’s authentic dishes for e veryone

PT. Pacific World Nusantara SA12-29

the only Thai’s Franchised Restaurant in Bali, off ering Fine Selections of Thai cuis ine open from 11 .00

- 23 .00 Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali - next to Bali Rani H otel -

51 Jalan Danau Poso Semawang - Sanur

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PO. Box 3291 Denpasar 80228 Ph. (62) 361 - 282474

(62-361) 751 369 ext. 710 SA12-45

TOURS & TRAVEL

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SANTA BALI Tour & Travel

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ASIALINK INDONESIA HOLIDAYS (PT. Aryana Wisata Dewata) Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 191 Sanur 80228 Bali - Indonesia T : (62-361-286978) F : (62-361-281232) E: info@asialink-holidays.com SA12-36

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Photo Exhibition

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Your guide to this island

From The Editor Valentine’s Day

Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism

Meetings Industry Association Restructures Board to Reflect Changing Market T

February 12 - 25, 2010

he man with the complete name of IB Sura Kesuma added that in the past five years, no one had attempted to reignite the incentive

market. Tourism businesspeople, including the government, ultimately became indifferent. “However, after several sluggish years, incentive tourists from the

CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 5

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Melia Bali Holds Balinese ‘Pakelem’ Ceremony for Envirenment Sustainability

HOTEL AND SPA

PURI SARON HOTEL SEMINYAK KUTA

Jl. Pantai Kuta, P.O.Box 2073 Kuta Bali 80361, Indonesia t. +62 361 753 868 f. +62 361 753 875 gm@harris-kuta-bali.com easy booking at HARRIS-hotel.com HARRIS SA12-26

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Food & Beverage

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Fried Banana:

Served with Palm Sugar Sauce

BALI 911 DENTAL CLINIC IMPLANT CENTER

The fried banana is also good to consume as a snack, served with

palm sugar sauce and accompanied by tea or coffee. (BTN/punia)

Jl. Patimura No. 9-11 Denpasar , Bali-Indonesia Tel. (0361) 249749, 222445 Speak to the Dentist: (0361) 7440911, 0812 3800911 e-mail : iguizot@indosat.net.id Website : www.ivodent.com

MALL BALI GALLERIA

DHARMAWANGSA SQUARE

2nd Floor No. 2C-58/59 Jl. Raya By Pass Ngurah Rai, Simpang Dewa Ruci- Kuta Ph : (0361) 766 254-55 Speak to the Dentist: (0361) 7449911

Sugarcane Charm:

Luscious Stalk and Fresh Drink

Ground Floor Unit 65, Jakarta Ph : (021)727 88284 Hp. 081 113 7241 E-mail : mguzt@mac.com

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary

Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant & Spa Improves Service A

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Staff Outing of Nusa Lembongan:

Create Intimacy and Kinship

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(BTN) published by the Bali Post, Bali’s oldest Newspaper (since 1948), is a Newspaper focusing on Bali’s tourism and culture. BTN is published in co-operation with the:

Indonesian Assoc. of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Indonesian Assoc. of Agents (ASITA-Bali) Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

Central Java Badung Regency Bureau of Tourism

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Bangli Regency

Denpasar City

Gianyar Regency

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Klungkung Regency Karangasem Regency Tabanan Regency

Buleleng Regency

Jembrana Regency

Pemerintah Kota Makassar

Provinsa SulSel

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TELEPHONE SERVICE Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-007) from any private / business or hotel telephone.

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Simplifying Visits to Bali