Bali Travel News Vol. XIII No. 2 by Bali Travel News

Dec 31, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Rp 5000

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Hari Raya Kuningan di Bromo Odalan tiga pura di Tanah Lot Denpasar Festival Tampilkan Potensi Lokal

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The Journey of Darmasiswa Students Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar has been joined by foreign students since the beginning of September 2010. With the first semester ending, 26 years olds Andrea Mackova and Matus Halasz, both Darmasiswa Scholarship students from Slovakia, seemed to have variety experiences and knowledge gained with more to come. Andrea and Matus have been here for a little bit over four months now and had never been to Bali before.

atus explained before they arrived in Bali they were in Jakarta overnight, “So we went through the biggest ‘culture shock’ there.” But to him the arrival to Bali was very pleasant and that Bali is much greener than Jakarta. While Andrea explained the biggest ‘shock’ for her was the traffic, “It looks so disorganised and chaotic. But after spending some time on the motorbike I realised that people here actually pay more attention to the traffic and although there is a lot of honking on the streets, it simply works.” The experiences they have had also varied so far. Matus stated his best experience had to be when he was attending a ceremony in Jimbaran as a part of gamelan group playing at a temple, “We drove a truck to Nusa Dua beach and played music all the way and we got lots of tasty food, it was really great.” Andrea thinks she doesn’t have the ‘best’ experience as every day something small and pleasant happens that makes her happy about being here, “Whether it is a beautiful sunset in Kuta, or very helpful people, I had lots of very nice moments here so far.” Even so there were bad experiences happening to them that seemed to connect with Bali’s recent problems.

Andrea Mackova Andrea stated she got bitten by a dog near the place she lives, “I had to take rabies vaccination and I still have a small bruise where he bit me.”

Bitten by Dog and Motorbike Accident On the other hand, Matus had a motorbike accident a month after coming here which broke his knee and causing him could not walk for 5 weeks. Now he is recovering and getting better. As Darmasiswa Scholarship lets the participant to choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities of Indonesia, so why ISI Denpasar? Matus seemed to have an interest in Balinese Gamelan, “It is livelier, faster and more interesting compared to the Javanese gamelan. So naturally my choice was ISI Denpasar.” According to Matus, the gamelan here is very fast paced and almost chaotic compared to the music he is used to which so it requires a great deal of skill to master even though the instruments are fairly simple. “I am very fond of it,” Matus assured. Andrea in the other hand actually wanted to study in Yogyakarta as it is one of the centres to Batik production in Indonesia, “I was sent to Bali instead. So in a way I didn’t choose Bali, Bali chose me.” Even so, Andrea still takes Batik Art (Seni Batik) in ISI Denpasar and taking private classes. To her, Batik is a beautiful form of art that can be a very practical use in daily life compared to other art forms. She also takes classes on Balinese dance and interested in wayang. To them the Balinese culture is very different from their culture. The sense of

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Matus Halasz community in Bali is much stronger compared to their country’s such as so many people attend the local ceremonies and caring for their traditions so much. Although, their daily lives didn’t change much as they just graduated from other studies before coming here yet it seemed paradoxical, “On one hand it is very fast and chaotic with all the traffic and lots of people, but at the same time it is slow and enjoyable. People always take time to help you if you need anything, nobody rushes. We think it is a very unique experience so far.” B N By Savitri

Mr. Peter Dallas:

A Memorable Holiday in Bali T

o spend a memorable holiday but not far from the home country of origin, Australia, Mr. Peter Dallas decided on Bali as their holiday destination. Indeed, Bali is a favorite tourist destination having an extraordinary art and culture. “I love everything about Bali. This is my second visit to Bali and I will come back again in the future,” said the man whose hobby is travelling. He had travelled to many places around the world. If compared to his home country, Bali was undeniably different. He admitted that Bali had beautiful beaches and matchless culture, too. Besides,

he vastly admired Balinese people who were so friendly and always smiled at him. During his stay, he had visited Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Kuta, Ubud and some places in Bali. Similarly, he loved Balinese food though it had typical characteristic and different flavor. “I had tasted lawar delicacy. It’s really spicy but I like it so much,” he said. Then, what about the safety in Bali? He said Bali was a safe place for travelling as every other places around the globe. “Never regret about what happened in the past. Terrors can happen anywhere. Bali is safe, especially for tourists. It is shown by the increasing security of Bali since the last bomb incident. So, do not worry about that,” he added. B N (BTN/Dewa)

2013, Three Projects of Ngurah Rai Airport Must Be Accomplished DEVELOPMENT project of Ngurah Rai Airport should be completed before the meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2013. Simultaneously, the construction of toll roads and access to Ngurah Rai Airport must also be accomplished. As scheduled, the expansion project of the Ngurah Rai International Airport is going to be worked on concurrently with the construction of flyover. This matter was revealed at the coordinative meeting by the implementation of the airport development involving the central and regional teams not long ago. he officials attending the meeting on that occasion were Deputy Secretary for Economic Affairs of Vice President Tirta Hidayat, Regent of Badung Anak Agung Gde Agung, Head of Bali Transportation Services Made Santha, President Commissioner of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Surato Siswodiharjo, General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Ngurah Rai Airport Heru Legowo, President Director of Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Made Mandra and a number of other officials. Surato Siswodiharjo affirmed that the project had to be completed before the event of APEC 2013. It was in accordance with

the target that had been presented by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono some time ago. Meanwhile, Heru Legowo conveyed that his party was concentrating on the demolition of the employees’ housing complex and a number of other buildings as land preparation for the airport development. “All properties that will be demolished are in the area owned by AP I of the Ngurah Rai Airport, including several schools,” he said. In the meantime, the Regent of Badung Anak Agung Gde Agung strongly supported the development of Ngurah Rai Airport. Moreover, Bali would host international events such as the ASEAN meeting in 2011

and APEC meeting in 2013. In order to provide the best services, added Regent of Badung, the construction and development of Ngurah Rai Airport had to be performed. Then, Made Mandra alluded to the construction of toll roads (flyover) to resolve

the traffic congestion around the airport. “Congestion should be immediately resolved. Otherwise, many tourists will definitely be reluctant to visit Bali,” he added. B N (BTN/015)

Let’s Go to Alas Kedaton!

DO you want to joke with amusing and friendly monkeys? Simply come to Alas Kedaton Tourist Object. You will see monkeys hanging from one tree to another as well as joking happily with their infants. It is remarkably enticing.

t is a brief description about the main attraction in Alas Kedaton Tourist Object, an ecotourism attraction located in the midst of Kukuh Village, Marga - Tabanan. To reach the destination, it only takes you about a half hour journey by car from Denpasar. For decades, the monkey, whose number now reaches about 1,500, has become the leading

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MONKEYS—Amusingness of the monkeys become the major attraction of Alas Kedaton tourist object.

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Mass Pendet Dance on Mother’s Day once claimed by a neighboring country not long ago and it kindled many protests across the country. On that account, the dance perfor-

mance was not only intended to commemorate the Mother’s Day but also for the preservation of cultural treasures. Celebration of Mother’s Day was attended by Civil Servants, military and the national police, the Regent of

Klungkung. Meanwhile, Wayan Candra acting as the leader of ceremony asserted that women had an opportunity to become a part of the ceremonial apparatus to show off the gender equality. It was also discernible in the theme of Mother’s Day commemoration. B N (BTN/kmb)

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Sole Makotek Tradition at Munggu Village MUNGGU customary village, Mengwi subdistrict, had just held a matchless tradition named makotek concurring with the Kuningan Festivity on Saturday (Dec 18). The tradition organized around the Munggu area was vigorously witnessed by thousands of spectators both of the local community and foreign tourists.

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COMPACT : ”The dancers looked so compact in performing the Pendet Dance en masse.

mplementation of such religious ceremony was intended to invoke the safety of devotees. Series of the makotek tradition was commenced with a ceremony picking up the lord to Dalem Temple and then resumed with encircling the village and came to an end at Puseh Temple. Each male villager carried a stick along of 2.5 to 3 meters. The upper end of the stick or the so-called wooden spear was nicely embellished with foliages. Those villagers then tightened their spear. Subsequently, they respectively attempted to lay down the spear of their opponent by mutually pushing the spear. Position of all spears were facing upwards, forming a cone. Occasionally a young man climbed to the top of

the spear and tried to hold the fort for some time. At that time, other villagers would keep on pushing the spear one another until the cone leaned in one direction and began to fall apart. All participants were absorbed in pleasurable atmosphere, though some of them were hit by the spear. According to local community leader, makotek or ngerebek tradition had been performed through the generations since 1932. Originally, the makotek tradition made use of iron spear. However, in harmony with passage of time and avoiding any injury among the participants, since 1948 it had began to be replaced by wooden spear, namely made of pulet tree. Meanwhile, the original spear was preserved and stored in (BTN/kmb) the local temple. B N

THERE was something different in Klungkung Regency in the series of celebration of the 82nd Mother’s Day. Fusion of the Klungkung Women Organization executed mass Pendet Dance, Wednesday (Dec 22). By engaging 1,271 dancers, the mass dance took place at the Puputan Klungkung Square.

n addition to commemorating the Mother’s Day, the mass Pendet Dance was also held related to with the eleventh anniversary of Darma Wanita Union and thirty-eighth anniversary of family welfare movement (PKK) Unity Movement. Thousands of dancers belonging to the PKK members, the wife of officials and mem-

bers of women’s organizations were in the field from the morning. Coordinated by Mrs. Ringin Candra and Chairwoman of Fusion of Women’s Organization, Ni Luh Putu Pancasari, as well as the wife of officials and elements of regency leadership, they began to dance at 10.00 a.m. local time after the celebration of Mother’s Day. To make a good perfor-

mance, those thousands of dancers had been training since last month. It included first rehearsal carried out on Monday (Dec 20) and the final rehearsal on Tuesday (Dec 21). Pendet is one of the sublime dance heritages owned by Bali. The dance was

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NJOYING Bali by riding an elephant will definitely provide a new dimension of experience. So, what are you waiting for? Yes, elephant attraction really exists at the Bali Elephant Champ (BEC). It is situated at Beng Hamlet, Carangsari Village, Petang â•“ Badung or approximately 35 km north of Denpasar. As an artificial tourist attraction combined with the exoticism of nature, the BEC really offers a tourist attraction that can confer an exceptional experience to tourists. Each attraction of BEC is capable of soothing the fatigue after staying in the midst of hustles and bustles of Kuta tourism. In addition to the cool air, the champ area also offers natural beauty of the picturesque and tranquil countryside exuding the spiritual aura. While sitting relaxingly on the back of elephant, we can observe more close-

ly a wide variety of activities performed by local villagers in an effort to maintain the sublime culture. Various small animals living freely in nature such as cheerful lizards, dragonflies, birds, grasshoppers, and snakes as well as the others as if reminding us that all living beings on earth have the same right to live. According to I.B. Nama Rupa (Gusde), Operations Manager of the A True Balinese Experience (ATBE), BEC offered two types of intriguing activity. They consist of short track that only surrounded the champ area for 30 minutes and the full taking track guests to surround the champ and having excursion beyond the area while watching the unique activities of the local community. All elephants are brought in from Sumatra Island. In the whole, there are 18 elephants, where two are still 5 and

6 years old. Every day, the animals are employed to take tourists for having promenade from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Time. In maintaining the professionalism of services, Gusde admitted that each service user of the elephant had been covered by insurance includied in the ticket aside from the food and beverage and pick up service from and to their accommodation. Within a day, there were usually 80-90 tourists or 100-150 tourists on a particular day enjoying the attraction. Most of them were foreign tourists from Australia, Europe, and Asia. However, there were also some domestic tourists from outside Bali. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to explore the richness of rural activities and magnificence of countryside of Bongkasa. B N

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

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

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

Website : www.duurangemilang.com E-mail : info@duurangemilang.com

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

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RIDING ELEPHANTâ•”Foreign tourists are ride elephants while having a closer look at the real nature and culture of Bali.

Taman Segara Madu is strategically located on Denpasar—Tanah Lot route and approximately 0.5 km from the Batu Bolong Beach, Canggu. It is a very appropriate choice for tour guides, travel agents, and guests to enjoy lunch, or dinner, especially for those taking the Tanah Lot sightseeing tours. For convenience of visitors, it is supported by two spacious parking lots, namely in front of the entrance and across the premises with a capacity of 100 units of motorcycles and 50 cars. Safety of visitors’ vehicle is assured as managed and served by friendly and polite employees asa major commitment to customer satisfaction. C12 - 157

Food & Beverage

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Special Cuisine of Serangan:

Karangasem Ready to be Published in Tourism Map of World Cruise

Seaweed, Klejat up to Chips out of Fish Skin AT the same time as the anniversary or piodalan in Dalem Sakenan Temple, on the Island of Serangan, South Denpasar subdistrict, a typical cuisine of Serangan customary village is generally easy to find. Along the way to the temple of Dalem Sakenan, many local traders sell various seafood and snacks made of marine ingredients. What are those distinctive delicacies?

A myriad of innovations of the Regent I Wayan Geredeg to improve the welfare of Lava Land of Karangasem got praise from the central government. Even, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and several ministers praised him during the recent visit due to some achievements attained by the easternmost region of Bali Island in building Hery. its territory. Model of cruise pier development at Tanah n tourism sector, the cruise pier project located in Tanah Ampo also got a whole support from SBY, the Governor of Bali and the Karangasem community itself. “We do hope this project could be worked on in order the potential of Karangasem as a tourism port could be immediately materialized,” said the Regent Geredeg while receiving the visit of General Manager of Bali Travel News (BTN) Gde Palgunadi in his office, Monday (Dec 27). For that purpose, the combination of rich nature of the Lava Land with the sublime Balinese culture as a whole

would become a great potential for Karangasem to be published in the tourism map of world cruise. Furthermore, he said, the acceleration of tourism growth in the region managed to inflate the regionally generated revenue (PAD) of tourism up to 300 percent. For this reason, added the energetic regent, he raised the awareness of all parties to keep maintaining the spirit of hard work and changing the work ethic towards the more optimal. Admittedly, the region of Karangasem geographically had a promising natural seaport. “For this reason, we aim our projections

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IMAGE-Candidasa destination that has a strong image among foreign tourists. to that point,” he said. It was not exaggerated because the projects that would be funded by central, provincial and regency government had incredibly bright prospect because so far Bali had become a tourist destination of the world cruise. Unfortunately, due to limited infrastructure Bali could not resist the tourists to enjoy the beauty of Karangasem and Bali in particular for longer time. Later on, when it got ready to operate his party would make cooperation with reli-

able operators having a wealth of experience in dealing with similar business at least in two locations. According to the plans and models accomplished, later the area of cruise pier would be equipped with some supporting facilities such as art shop, hospital, bank, security, clean water and so forth. “In the area, we will not build any malls but traditional market showcasing various products of local society,” affirmed Geredeg who had explored and learned all details about

cruise business for several times in Miami, Florida, the United States. In addition to the project of cruise pier at Tanah Ampo, some excellent old tourist attractions had been growing well such as Candidasa, Putung, Tirta Gangga and Telaga Waja had been increasingly improved to become more appealing. “Of course this endeavor requires a hard work and cooperation of all tourism components,” he added. B N (bud)

Batur Caldera Made into World Geopark Region in 2011 Bangli Regency will soon have another worldclass tourist attraction. Bangli Cultural and Tourism Services in cooperation with the Directorate General of Tourism Destination Development, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, held a socialization of Batur Caldera as the Geopark area on Monday (Dec 20). he socialization event centered in the meeting room of Kintamani Batur Volcano Museum was attended by the Regent of Bangli I Made Gianyar, Director of Tourism Products, Minister of Culture and Tourism Achyaruddin, representative of Bali Government Tourism Office, representative of Bali Forestry Services, the Indonesian Tour Guide Association (HPI), the Indonesia Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI), chairman of regional apparatus unit (SKPD) of Bangli Regency, Tourism businesspeople and local community leaders. “Geopark is the management of terrestrial diversity (geodiversity) including the geology, biology and socio-culture. Meanwhile, the development of Geopark itself had

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he most famous one is sea weed. Boiled seaweed flawlessly mixed with special seasoning made from ginger, shrimp paste, kaffir lime, gravy and grated grilled-coconut does exude distinctive flavor. This type of serving is generally favored by the community. Such seaweed delicacy is really scrumptious when served together with rice cake, fried red bean, klejat and crispy chips of fish skin. Among the several types of seaweed, there is a species named bignay seaweed. It is similar to the young bright green bignay. According to some local traders on Serangan contacted on Saturday (Dec 18), such bignay seaweed grew seasonally. As fishermen area, there were

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pects, educational aspects and aspects of local economic development through tourism activities. In the meantime, the goals and objectives of the Geopark are to protect the terrestrial diversity (geodiversity) and environmental conservation, earth science education at large, promoting the heritage of the earth to the public, local economic

growth and sustainable development, especially through geotourism,” revealed Achyaruddin Kintamani was chosen as the Geopark area was due to the potential of active volcano with mountain and lake ecosystems. It is very good and potential to be developed into a world geopark tourism region. Today, in Indonesia there are

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only two geoparks namely the Mount Batur Geopark and Pacitan Geopark, where they both had been proposed to the UNESCO in order to obtain establishment as a member of the Global Geopark Network. There are many potential benefits obtained if joining the Global Geopark Network of UNESCO. Among others, it would be promoted internationally through the UNESCO’s flag without having to be accompanied by a great financing, and attract foreign investors when the national geopark has officially gone internationally, either in term of conservation, education, and tourism aspect. For the initial measure, the arrangement of Kintamani geopark will be commenced in the upcoming January 2011 through preparation made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As scheduled, the assessors of UNESCO will go down in July 2011 to check the feasibility if the Mount Batur Geopark will qualify as a member of the Global Geopark Network. B N (BTN/014)

many fish traders on Serangan Island. They offered grilled fish to the community and devotees praying there. By and large, they sold tuna fish and other types of fish. They habitually purchased fresh catch fish from local fishermen and then cleansed it thoroughly. Once clean, the fish was coated in complete spices. To make the seasoning absorbed deeply into the flesh, surface of the fish was scratched lengthwise. Having been coated with spices and sprinkled with some salt, the fish was grilled in the ember of coconut fiber. Afterward, the cooked fish was ready for sale. The grilled fish on sale was completed with seasoning and raw condiment. In addition to grilled tuna, chips made of fish skin were also

SEAWEED-A Seller of seaweed is seen in Serangan Area. available. Those chips were nicely packaged in clear plastic bag. At a glance, it looked mouth-watering. One bag was sold at IDR 2,000. More interestingly was another serving called klejat. It is a kind of shellfish. In the past, such klejat was very easy to find. However, it has now turned quite rare. Before made into chips, the flesh of klejat had to be separated from its shell. It should be boiled first and then the flesh is taken out. The

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flesh was chopped into small pieces and then dried for several days. Having been perfectly dry, the flesh was fried. The marinade in

use was sufficiently made from garlic and salt. It tasted adequately delectable and a small pack of this typical food was sold at IDR 2,000. Aside from klejat, local traders were also selling dry marine eel. Such eels were also sold in the form of crispy chips. The price per small pack was IDR 2,000 as well. Distinctive food of Serangan Island was not only discovered on the temple anniversary of Dalem Sakenan. During usual days is also available. Stalls on the roadside are generally sell such special food. Similarly, grilled tuna can almost be found on Serangan Island every day. No less enchanting food specialty offered was the seafood satay. B N (BTN/kmb)

Gebogan:

Rendezvous of Assorted Local Fruits o you know the longest fruits in Bali? Of course, you will answer the fruits arrangement carried in a parade. It is an amazing spectacle you can encounter on Paradise Island of Bali. Women carry it on their head on the parade in the arts and temple festival. Visitors will keep eyes incessantly on the splendor. To Balinese community, aside from being used for consumption, fruits are remarkably important for their ritual life. Virtually all sacrificial oblations require the presence of fruits. Expressing their gratitude in temple anniversary, human life cycle rituals and ceremony for rice in the field entail various fruits as well. Undeniably, they plant the frequently used fruits at their home yard or back yard. Other than for its fruits, it is also taken advantage for shady tree. Some fruits usually planted within the house compound are like guava, sapodilla, papaya, mango, rambutan, pomegranate and so forth. Considering the high needs of fruits for ritual, the Hindus in Bali organize special ritual intended for the plants in the hope it could bear dense fruits. It is regularly held every 210 days falling on Saniscara (Saturday) Kliwon Wariga or

grape and so forth at traditional market and even at stalls nearby. In the long run, they have replaced the position of local fruits. To maintain and preserve the sustainability of local fruits, local government through Department of Agriculture has made several efforts. One of them is by organizing competition of making gebogan (fruits and cakes arrangement) by means of purely local fruits. This measure is by considering the greater fruit demands are absorbed by the need of ritual activities. Another measure is by providing the cutting or hybrid Punia seedlings of some local fruits. By GEBOGAN-Balinese tradional doing so, people can cultivate offering called “Gebogan” is filled them at ease. The no less imporwith local fruits tant is implanting awareness that better known as Tumpek Pengausing local fruits for ritual needs rah or Tumpek Pengatag. This ritis more relevant as they have got ual is 25 days before Galungan fesritual pursuant to Hindu tradition tivity. It is intended to express gratin Bali. itude and hope those plants could A momentous moment to see yield sufficient crops for the celesuch local fruits rendezvous is the bration of festivities. The plant is cultural parade in Bali Arts Festitreated as an elder so the oblation val (mid of June) and other art fesis filled with rice porridge. tivals across the island as well as Global market today has a great temple anniversary throughout the impact on the penetration of foryear. The latter can be checked on eign fruits. People can purchase the Balinese calendar. Like an art various kinds of imported fruits event, various local fruits like balike pear, apple, kiwi fruit, green nana, snakefruit, guava, orange, banana, sawo kecik, sapodilla, passion fruit, custard apple, kaliasem, mangosten, pomelo and many others are arranged nicely in combination with cakes and oblation on top. Of course, in most cases they are coming together with imported fruits. B N International SOS Bali, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 505 X Bali-Indonesia 24 hr Alarm Centre & Clinic Appointment: +62 361 710505 E-mail:sos.bali@internationalsos.com

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Ngerebeg Alas Kedaton

Ngerebeg, Uniqueness in Dalem Kedaton Temple On having an excursion to Alas Kedaton tourist object, we can watch the amusing behavior of monkeys and flying fox hanging on trees or fertility of forest providing food for the residents. When exploring this tourist object, we can also feel the sanctity aura of the Dalem Kedaton temple having the distinctive ngerebeg tradition. This sacred ceremony is usually held at the pinnacle of the temple anniversary or piodalan fall every six months (210 days) on Anggara Kasih Wuku Medangsia or ten days after the feast of Kuningan, as on Tuesday (Dec 28).

SOUVENIRS - Souvenirs art sold in Alas Kedaton.

Let’s Go to Alas Kedaton!................................... (con from page1) attraction of this destination. In addition, there are also thousands of flying foxes hanging on the branches of tropical forest trees covering an area of 6 hectares. It is another attraction for tourists within the same tourist object. Cool climate supported by excellent service extended by the management of tourist object as well as friendliness of local communities makes the ambience more comfortable. Moreover, if combined with the overlay of verdant rice fields in the west of the object, it engenders a breathtaking panorama making it increasingly fantastic. Well, to see the main attraction, from the parking lot visitors must pass through the door to further explore a row of 222 art shops selling various kinds of souvenirs. Head Operation of Alas Kedaton Tourist Object, I Nyoman Rai Sapta Adi, said the object relying upon such bizarre species

he ngerebeg procession is remarkably unique. All devotees bringing various temple paraphernalia such as banners, umbrellas and long pennants surround the temple while running for three times counterclockwise. While the sanctified effigy in the form of Barong and Rangda are carried as if watching the procession. The procession itself is accompanied by Baleganjur gamelan music combined with the sound of kulkul or wooden split bell. Uniquely, devotees are not allowed to light incense or any kind of fire on the mass prayers. Then, when cleaning up the temple courtyard people do not use a broom, but use a stick with a poke and then collect the rubbish in one place. Before the pinnacle of the ceremony committee, local devotees perform a procession whose route takes place from Lod Dalang Hamlet about 3 km on foot to the east of the temple. Meanwhile, women show off various forms of grandiosely designed gebogan (fruits and cakes arrangement) along with canang © (bud)

oblation, in addition to display the attires and all forms of accessories in use. The front row usually consists of ritual paraphernalia and followed by sanctified effigies like Barong Ket, Barong Landung and Rangda. Then, the following row consists of women carrying the gebogan or canang oblation they have prepared and accompanied by baleganjur gamelan music. Each hamlet sends 150 participants along with their own distinctive customary attires. “All expenditures of the ceremony are borne by Kukuh customary village obtained from the ticket sales at the Alas Kedaton tourist object,” said Chief of Kukuh customary village, I Gede Subawa, on the sidelines of the ngerebeg ceremony. The Head Operation of the Alas Kedaton tourist object accompanied by I Nyoman Rai Sapta Adi, Deputy Head I Wayan Sudiarta and Chief of Kukuh Village I Ketut Budiarta explained that starting from preparation of the ceremony, kitchen services (ngebat) until the implementation of temple anniversary should be finished accomplished before sunset.

had an extent of 12.5 hectares more in the form of nature conservation. Six hectares were forests inhabited by hundreds of species of trees and the remaining 6.5 hectares were allocated for temple, Wantilan hall, object courtyard, parking lot, and souvenir vendors. All officers, either the guards, attendant, pecalang (customary security task force) and traders were the residents of Kukuh Village. Rai accompanied by Deputy Head I Wayan Sudiarta, Chief of Kukuh Customary Village I Gde Subawa and Village Head of Kukuh I Ketut Budiarta explained that the object was fully managed by Kukuh customary village, but in daily operation it was carried out by each chief of customary hamlet, chief of administrative hamlet as well as community empowerment agency (LPM) and assisted by a permanent employees selected based on the agreement of each customary hamlet originating from 12 customary villages and 7 administrative hamlets. “It is different from the 19 monkey tamers selected on the basis of descent,” he said. Sudiarta stated the revenue obtained from the ticket sales,

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“The last ritual activity is ngerebeg denoting a cultural activity undertaken through generations by Kukuh community,” he said. According to Subawa, also serving as the patron of Alas Kedaton tourist object, the Dalem Kedaton Temple was a heritage estimated to have existed since hundreds of years ago. Even, no one of Kukuh community was able to ensure when the temple was built. Meanwhile, its division was similar to that of other temples in Bali, such as having innermost courtyard with 6 shrines, middle courtyard without shrines, gamelan pavilion, dining area (pewaregan), meeting hall and outermost courtyard as the front yard of the temple. “As the supporting devotees of the temple, we only refurbish if there are any damages,” (BTN/015) he added. B N 20 percent of them posed the taxes submitted to the regional government and the remaining 80 percent was for customary villages that completely returned to maintain the local nature and culture. For example, some funds were allocated for the feeding of monkeys, landscaping maintenance, cleaning service, reforestation, and for the health of monkeys. Similarly, it was also allocated to maintain the local culture such as to repair the temple, establishment of hamlet hall and other general construction. Specifically to maintain the population of monkeys, the management always prepared meals 2-3 times a day. During low season of tourist visit, the cost of meals could be added into 3-4 times a day. In the matter of weather changes, his party also involved the Tabanan Animal Husbandry Services, especially in providing for vaccine or medicine. “To handle the tourists visiting the object, the management has prepared a tour guide taken from the art shop attendant arranged in rotation. It is done in order the art shop attendant can get a buyer evenly,” he added. B N (BTN/015)

Splashing at New Kuta Green Park NOW Bali has another new tourist attraction. This newest tourist attraction will expand the alternative amusement for tourists holidaying on this bijou island. It is the New Kuta Green Park denoting an aquatic tourist attraction as an excellent presentation of PT Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG). The water tourist attraction equipped with some amusement facilities such as flying fox, paintball warrior, bungee, trampoline and some other is established on three hectares of land in the area of serene New Kuta Village at BPG Pecatu.

he New Kuta Green Park was inaugurated on Sunday (Dec 26) marked by the signing of inscription and turning on the siren by the Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung © (bud) accompanied by Made Putrawan, President Director of PT BPG. Also WATER ATTRACTIONS—New Kuta Green Park is a new aquatic tourist attraction located in the village of Pecatu, South Kuta - Badung. present on that occasion were In his speech, Putrawan said in card was only charged at IDR 35 The venue is exclusive but not for Green Park, expected Putrawan, Deputy Chairman of the Badung thousand-40 thousand, while exclusive guests. From the trial could complement the existing House I Ketut Suiasa, Badung terms of security side, no accident foreigners were charged at IDR period here we have zero accident. tourism facilities in the Southern legislators, a number of officers occurred at the location or zero 100 thousand. “We also have Hopefully, this condition will Kuta area. It posed an attempt to within the Badung Regency accident during the trial period. special rates for member. It become continue because we build the park create a new Kuta both in terms of Government, local figures and Tariffs in effect were not the same. facilities and infrastructure. For the holders of local identity our concern for small communities. seriously,” he said. community. The presence of New Kuta Moreover, his party was truly consistent with the arrangement of the region based on cultural concepts of Balinese architecture. “Most importantly, the area of New Kuta Green Park will also be Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort developed into green areas,” he Jalan Pantai Kuta, Legian, Bali - Indonesia 80361 added. (BTN/015) P: +62-361-752520; F: +62-361-752519 B N KEC is an association of hoteliers whose place of business is located in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas. There are a total of Room now 2969 rooms represented by 20 hotels members of KEC. KEC was initially established in the early of 2000 to exchange information on tourism related and to initiate social related activities amongst the members. KEC meets on the second Thursday of each month. KEC also has working groups of marketing initiative, environment, security and government liaisons. VISION KEC will bring together hospitality business entities in Kuta district to have a common understanding and commitment of the paramount role everyone contributes to the success of Kuta in supporting Bali as

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uri Saren Agung is the central palace where public dance performances are held. Located at the northeast corner of the central cross-roads, it’s pretty hard to miss. It was the home of the last “king” of Ubud, and now his descendants live there. It is essentially the “father palace” of the other Ubud palaces, which are more or less its “spin-offs,” built as the family extended. It was also Ubud’s first hotel, opening its doors to paying visitors in the 1930s. Still operated as a small home stay style hotel. Parts of the gardens and some of the bales are quite grand and formal, with generous lashing of prada (gold leaf) applied to the carved

woodwork. Puri Saren Kangin is the eastern portion of Puri Saren (kangin means” east”), and is a private residence for several branches of the Ubud family Puri Saren Kauh Kauh means “west,” and accordingly, this is the occidental portion of the palace. There are accommodations within this part of the palace, too, but they are accessed via the reception desk for Puri Saren Agung. Puri Kantor is across Jalan Suweta from Puri Saren, with a forecourt which has become a parking lot for some of the

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family’s vintage autos. There are a couple cafes, and Banyan Tree Bungalows attached to Puri Kantor, just a few paces north of the main gate in Jalan Suweta. Kantor means “office,” and according to the heads of the resident family, the name was given in jest, in reference to a “pagoda” which once towered in the middle of a big pond where Puri Kantor Sosrobahu now stands. As Ubud was a rather

modest village at the time, this multi-storey edifice reminded locals of nothing so much as an office building. Puri Kantor Sosrobahu is a sister of Puri Kantor, both of which were established during the last generation’s heyday, when two wives of one prince were offered the chance to build their own digs. The “Sosrobahu” part refers to the storey of

Arjuna carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. The head of this palace family invented a method of constructing highway overpasses, which was named “Sosrobahu” as an acknowledgement of its superior load-bearing capabilities. The name was transferred to the palace, since much of it was built from the profits earned through overpass construction. (cont. on page 9)

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Tanah Lot Records Two Million Tourist Visits The passage of Tanah Lot tourism in 2010 becomes a very special tourist attraction offering an exotic and panoramic view has scored a new record. It has achieved the target of two million tourist visits at this yearend.

s response to the achievement, the management of Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction held an

interesting procession. Even, it was not half-hearted that the celebration of happiness invited the number one figure in Tabanan.

“This achievement is extraordinary. On that account, on behalf of individual and society of Tabanan, I am very proud to have the Tanah Lot,” said the Regent of Tabanan, Putu Eka Wiryastuti, after handing over the award to Miss Nipi, the two-millionth visitor on Friday (Dec 17). The Regent of Tabanan expected

the management of Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction continue to increase tourism in Tanah Lot. Likewise, she expected that it had a great impact on the other tourist attraction, so it did not only resound in the archipelago, but also overseas. According to Made Sujana, during the management of operated the Tanah Lot Tourist Management starting in 2000, the figure of two million visitors finally could be achieved in 2010. He asserted that such an achievement was very amazing for Braban customary village as well as the Government of Tabanan Regency and Bali Tourism. According to Sujana, the year 2010 was a year of great importance to the historical development of Tanah Lot. Other than achieving the target of two million visits, various other awards had also been won by the Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction, ranging from the Cipta Award 2010 from the Minister of

Culture and Tourism, Indonesian Tourism Award as Favorite Tourist Destination 2010 and the Emerald Supplementary from the THK Tourism Awards 2010. Sujana added that in 2010 his party recorded an increase in the number of tourist visits by 18.82 percent from the previous year 2009. The composition consisted of 60 percent of domestic tourists and 40 percent of foreign tourists. Then, distribution of revenue of Tanah Lot to the regional government amounted to IDR 6,179,467,310. Some regional officials present on that occasion comprised the Head of Tabanan Cultural and Tourism Services Wayan Diasa, owner of Dewi Sinta Hotel, Restaurant & Spa I Gusti Gede Aryadi, owner of Pasar Oleh-Oleh Agung Bali IGN Arimbawa, General Manager of Melasti Tanah Lot Seafood Restaurant on The Cliff as well as the other sponsors. B N (BTN/015)

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Gambuh, the Charming King Lasem The art of Gambuh is always identified with old men because every time this classical dance-drama staged most viewers consist of old aged people. Aside from characterized by a very slow motion, the dialogue in use is also difficult to understand, especially by young people.

t was remarkably different from the performance of the Gambuh art staged by the Faculty of Performing Arts of the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar in the Village Temple of Bona, Gianyar, not long ago. The art of Gambuh in the series of devotional services was thronged by audience because it was indeed specifically prepared as an interesting spectacle. In addition to combining with common Balinese language, the jokes filled with philosophy also became attractive in the show. The Rector of the ISI Denpasar Prof. Dr. I Wayan Rai S, who also participated in playing gamelan, said the presentation posed the implementation of the concept of Tri Hita Karana. It was the part of

Tri Dharma (three obligations) of higher education undertaken by the ISI Denpasar, especially the third devotional service to the community. Such campus initiative was always implemented in order to establish harmonious relation with the Creator, society, and environment.Previously, the entourage of Faculty of Performing Arts also carried out devotional service in the Agung Bungkulan Temple, he added. Apart from being witnessed by local community, the Gambuh art was also attended by the former Regent of Gianyar, AA Beratha, and Rector of Hindu University of Indonesia (Unhi) Prof. Dr. IBG Yudha Triguna as well as by Chief of Bona customary village, I Gusti (BTN/015) Nyoman Yasa. B N

GAMBUH - Faculty of Performing Arts, the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar carried out devotional services by presenting Gambuh dance in the village temple of Bona, Gianyar. (BTN/ist)

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hrough the competition of painting puppet and writing on the papyrus leaf in Balinese character, we would like to preserve and develop the Balinese culture, stated Ketut Sudarsana, a humanist and

historian from Kapal Village, Mengwi, Badung. Ketut Sudarsana revealed when he served as a member of assessor team in the competition organized at Wantilan Hall of Badung civic center in Sempidi on Sunday (Dec

12). The competition was followed by some 20 people consisting of students and general public in Badung Regency. Category of the competition of painting puppet or illustration performed on papyrus leaf with the length of 30 cm and width of 4cm was called prasi. The theme highlighted in the competition was the story of the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics. Meanwhile, writing Balinese characters was also made on papyrus leaf, namely translation the Latin into Balinese characters under the same theme of puppet story. Such event was conducted in connection with the first commemoration of anniversary of the Mangu Praja Mandala or Badung Civic Center situated in Sempidi on November 16, 2010. B N (BTN/Yan Beryas)

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A myriad of Hindu devotees patiently kept on waiting in queue before entering the temple on the anniversary held on December 18 in the Sakenan Temple.

o close the year of 2010, BIMC Hospital arranged a charity event on the 22 December 2010. This charity event is a joint cooperation between BIMC Hospital, Dinas Sosial and Tenaga Kerja (Department of social services and labor) and is supported by PUSKESMAS Kecamatan Kuta and Posyandu Cengiling Village. The event started at 10 am at Wantilan Cengiling Village with a welcome speech from the President Director of BIMC Hospital, Dr. Denny Thong Sp.KJ, followed by a speech from the Chief of Social Services and Labor, Bapak. Cokorda Ngurah Bagus Agung and speeches from the head of the Cengiling Village, Bapak. Kadek Adnyana. The objective of the event was to give donations to 18 head families who are considered poor families in the Cengiling village. Witnessed by the people of Cengiling Village, Dr. Denny Thong Sp.KJ and Bapak Cokorda Ngurah Bagus Agung presented the donations and basic foods to those 18head families. As a token of participation, BIMC Hospital presented a certificate of participation to the Head of Cengiling Village. To accompany this event, BIMC Hospital gave some snacks to the people of Cengiling Village. To close the 2 hours event, BIMC Hospital provided a free consultation and glucose check for all the people of Cengiling Village. B N (BTN)

A series of prayer activity held in Sakenan Temple

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Devotees sat orderly before the implementation of prayers en masse.

Hindu congregation also pleaded holy water to bring along to their respective home.

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Mitra Aprilia

Difficult At The Beginning, but then It is Fun

“From child to adult until I graduated and worked, I was always in Makassar. Therefore, I have a desire to try to find something new and different by getting out of my homeland and went to Bali.” That was the beginning of the sentence pronounced by a woman whose full name Mitra Aprilia Rusijanto, SE when interviewed by Bali Travel News.

woman who familiarly called Ira is currently a Public Relation Officer at Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence. Viewed from the educational background and her

early career, it was certainly very different from her current job. She was graduate from Economic Faculty at the University of Hasanuddin, Makassar and she started her career by worked as a Sales Funding Business Banking at PT. Bank CIMB Niaga, Tbk Makassar for approximately one and a half years. She moved to Bali in October 2009 and that was when her career in hospitality industry began. In November 2009 she applied for a job as a Personal Assistant at The Oasis Boutique Beach Resort Bali. She confessed that she was very nervous at the beginning because of many differences and new things that she encountered. “At The Oasis Boutique Beach Resort Bali, I try as best as I can, but honestly it was very difficult. It can be said that I experienced culture shock, ranging from moving here and living alone in a new environment until then I got a job that was really different from the previous one,” she explained. She worked at The Oasis Boutique Beach Resort Bali for a In January 2010 she accepted an offer to work at Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence as a Public Relation Officer. There she got a new challenge since the hotel newly opened, so she had to work extra hard while she was actually blank on the job as Public Relation itself.

“Initially, of course I had problems, but later I feel it is very

nice to work in the hotel because it is very dynamic. At the hotel we work by facing people who are very diverse so that really makes our brain to think creatively,” said the woman who was born on April 30, 1985. When asked about her

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expectations for the future, she hoped that the tourism in Bali continued to grow and its image could get better. As for the personal, with a smile she said that she wanted to continue to improve her own career as best as she (BTN/Angga/Dewa) could. B N

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President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Prime Minister of Timor Leste HE Xanana Gusmao accompanied by Rector of the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI)

Denpasar Prof. I Wayan Rai S shook hands with children playing gamelan music from the Asti Kumara gamelan troupe jazzing up the event of Bali Democracy Forum III in

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Nusa Dua not long ago. Members of the children gamelan troupe were the children of lecturers and staff of ISI Denpasar under direction of Ni Ketut Suryatini. (BTN/ist)

AIDS-Free for a Meaningful Life

In connection with the World AIDS Day falling on December 1, 2010 and Accor’s Global Solidarity Day on December 10, 2010, Accor Bali hotels in collaboration with the Manu Waluya Public Health Service held a special program to raise the awareness on HIV/AIDS issues as well as to strengthen the solidarity of all parties to resolve it. Seventy five participants from all Accor Bali hotel properties, namely All Seasons Legian Bali, Mercure

Purwi Indrani

Just Go with the Flow P

urwi Indrani has been almost 30 years working in the hospitality industry. It was noted that many hotels ever use his services ranging from Sanur Beach Hotel, Melia Bali Sol, Bintang Bali Hotel, Melia Benoa All Inclusive Resort, The Waka Resort Group, and Grand Hyatt Bali until now working at Puri Saron Hotels Group as Corporate Director of Sales (May 2009-now). “At first I did not have plan to work in the field of tourism, but when I decided to return home to Bali, stayed in Bali and worked in Bali, so there is no other than tourism, because as we know that Bali is tourism,” said the woman who graduated from Widya Mandala University Surabaya, majoring in Secretary Department (1977-1981). “I never put a target in my life for what should I be. My career just goes with the flow. But, here, I am determined that whatever I do, I have to do it with serious, in all humility and hard work. That’s the most important,” she added. She had been in the hospitality industry for a long time and of course she has experienced many good or bad things. The worst condition that she ever had was at the time of the Bali bombing tragedy which then caused the tourism in Bali suffered. That was the hardest and the most grueling time of her career. But beyond that, she admitted

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Kuta Bali, Mercure Resort Sanur, Novotel Bali Benoa, Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, and The Royal Beach Seminyak (formerly Sofitel Seminyak Bali) joined the event organized in the Mercure Resort Sanur. Through the special event, the Accor Bali hotels aimed to strengthen the commitment to continuously promote sustainable development program with solidarity action in harmony with

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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

one of the Accor’s eight sustainable priorities of Fight against Epidemics. Participants were enthusiastically in joining the fun of some outdoor and indoor activities throughout the event. Started with the “Labyrinth of Life” experience, all participants were encouraged to enter four different labyrinth tunnels, in which pictures on the effect of HIV/AIDS disease were mounted on the walls. Afterwards, they were obliged to write down their experience through some sentences in one paragraph. For a maximum HIV/AIDS awareness, on that occasion, Tony Gosal, an HIV AIDS activist, shared some important and up to date HIV/ AIDS-related information. Audience was given the opportunity to ask questions regarding to the topic discussed. Ultimately, the event was closed by an attractive Mini Health Olympiad, in which four different groups were eagerly competing to answer some questions related to HIV/ AIDS from the committee. (BTN/pal) The Festive season is coming by, and as our big appreciation to our partner during the year, All Seasons team recently spread out the special Christmas Hamper to all supporting partner. The team comes together with one of the staff that make up as Santa Claus and giving Surprise Festive Seasons greeting when just step in front of the door. By this small surprise, hopefully All Seasons and the entire supporting partner have the mutual business relationship as always. (BTN/pal)

Legian Village Hotel Receives ITA 2010 that she really enjoy and love the job. From her point of view as someone who is involved in the sale, there are 3 things that need to be considered and enhanced to make tourism in Bali better. The first is about the security issues. According to her, as long as Bali is safe, then everyone will always be able to enjoy their stay in Bali. Next is about the infrastructure which has begun to earn complaints from tourists and it needs to be addressed immediately. Last is about the service. Service certainly plays a crucial role in the tourism industry because if the service is good, the guest will be happy to be here, and vice versa if the service is bad, the guest will think twice to come again. B N (BTN/Angga)

Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik presented the Indonesia Tourism Awards (ITA) 2010 to local government and tourism industry in Grand Studio of MetroTV in Jakarta, Thursday (Dec 2). The prize was intended to

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encourage the local leaders and tourism businesspeople to continue making improvement and enhancing the creativity in providing the best services to domestic and foreign tourists. In the presentation of the

Indonesia Tourism Awards 2010, Legian Village Hotel received the predicate as Best of the Best in the category of Most Favorite Budget Hotel together with the Hard Rock Hotel Bali in the star hotel category. Aside from delivering the awards to hotels, the predicate of Best of the Best was also given to Garuda Indonesia (flight), Panorama Tour (travel agent); Bandar Jakarta (restaurant); Martha Tilaar Salon Day Spa (spa); Plaza Senayan (mall); Damai Indah Golf (golf course); Blue Bird (taxi); and Bedugul, Tabanan, Bali (tourist destination). Meanwhile, Special Award was given to the West Manggarai Regency, NTT and City Award to Denpasar; and Provincial Award to Bali Province. (BTN/pal)

November 30th, 2010, IPRC held the 1st anniversary at Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence as one of the member of IPRC. IPRC system is Integrated Police Radio Community which established by Indonesian National Police sectors Kuta. Through this system, other parties can join police radio channel and can directly listen to police news or even inform any dangerous situation around them to the police. Hereby Indonesian national Police sectors Kuta encourage all tourism

service providers at Bali in order to together maintain environmental security. This event was attended by Indonesian national Police delegation, Indonesian National Army delegation, government officials, local officials and tourism service providers such as hotel and restaurant and held as an appreciation to all parties which already cooperate. IPRC also expect that member of IPRC will increase which will support our environmental security and tourism comfort. (BTN/ pal)

RIDING JET SKI

In relation to enlivening the Christmas Day celebration together with tourists who spend their holiday in the gorgeous area of Sanur Beach, a Santa Claus came by riding a jet ski, carrying a gift in the area of Sanur Beach Hotel (SBH), Friday (Dec 24). According to Public Relations Manager of SBH Candy Yuliani, the celebration of Christmas in Sanur Beach Hotel was quite simple but slightly unique. One of them was the emergence of Santa Claus by riding a jet ski. (BTN/KMB)

An Award for Honest Employee Ketut Winaca, one of the bellboys of the Aston Inn Tuban Bali, received an award from the management for his honesty to give back the money of guest encountered in the bathroom of the hotel amounting to Thai Baht (THB) 49,420. For his honesty, the owner of the money was very delighted. Presentation of the award was expected to become a positive motivation to other employees to work more honestly. (BTN/pal)

Seen in the picture is I Made Yadnya, General Manager of Aston Inn Tuban, Bali, right handing over the award to Ketut Winaca.

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Your guide to this island

WHERE TO GO . . .

Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal

Ubud Hotels Association The Ubud Hotels Association (UHA) is a non-profit, non-government organization whose regular membership is comprised primarily of hoteliers with a category of allied members who actively service the hospitality industry. UHA is an active participant in major decision-making bodies affecting the growth development and maintenance of the tourism industry. The Ubud Hotels Association will encourage and support the sustainable growth of member hotels through lobbying efforts, national and international linkages, marketing initiatives and training opportunities. Mission The UHA will encourage and support the sustainable growth of member hotels through lobbying efforts,

national and international linkages, marketing initiatives and training opportunities.To maintain active partnerships and links both internationally and locally with Government ministries, nongovernment agencies, associations and individuals to further the improvement of the tourism industry. To be a proactive and reactive lobbying force with the Government of Ubud for the benefit of the accommodation sector.To organize and support relevant and affordable workshops, seminars, and training opportunities for the tourism Industry. To organize, facilitate and support productive sales, advertising and marketing opportunities for members through co-operative advertising programs.

You can send us your request or comments about Ubud Hotel Association directly to secretary@ubudhotelsassociation.com Or contact Nandini Bali Jungle Resort & Spa Ubud(Attn : Mr. Hery Sumawan) Br. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, Gianyar Bali - Indonesia T. +62-361 982 777 F. +62-361 982 727

The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal is owned by the village of Padangtegal. Village members serve on the Sacred Monkey Forest’s governing council (The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation). The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation has historically strived to develop and implement management objectives that will both maintain the sacred integrity of the monkey forest and promote the monkey forest as a sacred site that is open to visitors from around the world, and also educating people about the importance of conserving the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources maintaining a team of highly trained staff members that are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sacred Monkey Forest. Monitoring and whenever necessary restoring the integrity of the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources. ).

Banjar Jati Desa Sebatu Kecamatan Tegallalang P.O.Box 4 Ubud Gianyar Bali 80572 Indonesia Phone. (62 361) 901 888 Fax. (62 361) 901 999 Email: info@bagusjati.com, For Japanese: japan@bagusjati.com www.bagusjati.com

Kedewatan, Ubud - Gianyar Bali - Indonesia Tel: +62.361.980.252 Fax: +62.361.980.253 Email: reservation@puriwulandari.net www.puriwulandari.net

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Chapung Se Bali Banjar Sebali Tegallalang Gianyar Bali Indonesia 80561 Ph : +62 361 7800 940 Email :info@chapung.com www.chapung.com

PO Box 193, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Tel: 62-361-974466 Fax: 62-361-974467 res.ibah@warwickhotels.com www.warwickibah.com

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Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud-Bali Ph. +62 361 974454 ; Fax. +62 361 970949, E. info@thepuristvillas.com http://www.thepuristvillas.com

Villas & Spa The Mension Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Tel: +62 361 972 616 FaX: +62 361 972 632 Email: info@themansionbali.com www.themansionbali.com

Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Phone : 62-361-970388 Fax : 62-361-970377 Email : sales@tepisawahvillas.com www.tepisawahvillas.com

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia 80571 Art Space, Restaurant, Villas Phone: +62 (0) 361 979252 / 979253 Fax: +62 (0) 361 975895 Email: info@gayafusion.com www.gayafusion.com

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Waka Namya Resort & Spa Jl. Penestanan Ubud 80571,Gianyar, Bali Indonesia Telephone/Fax :(62)361-975719 Email :info@wakanamya.com www.wakanamya.com

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The FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Jalan Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Kedewatan Ubud Gianyar 80571 Bali Indonesia Tel : (62)361-972448 Fax: (62)361-972449 E-Mail : info.uma@ubud.como.biz Website www.uma.ubud.como.bz

Jl. Suweta, Br. Sambahan Ubud 80571, Gianyar – Bali – Indonesia Tel : (62) 361-973178 and (62) 361 973179 Email : reservation@wakadiumeubud.com www.wakadiumeubud.com

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Ubud, Bali Banjar Bindu, Mambal, 8 Jalan Melati PO. Box 134, Ubud 80571, Badung, Bali, Indonesia. Tel: (62) 361 8988 688 Fax: (62) 361 8988 689 Email: fxvsubud@furama.com www.furamaxclusive.com

VILLA & SPA Br. Bucuan, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati Ubud, Gianyar - Bali Phone +62 361 297800 . Fax +62 361 297700 Email :info@santimandalavilla.com http://www.santimandalavilla.com

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jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan P.O. Box 1001 Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Ph. +62 361 977 888 Fax. +62 361 977 555 info@mayaubud.com http://www.mayaubud.com

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Jl. Cocoa 2, No. 77 Banjar Bunutan, Desa Kedewatan P.O. BOX 999, Ubud 80571, Bali - Indonesia Phone.: +62 - 361 978839 Fax. : +62 - 361 972717 info@balipayoganresort.com www.balipayoganresort.com

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Jl. Raya Sanggingan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali Telp: (62 361) 974330 Fax: (62 361) 974329 Email: pitamaha@indosat.net.id http://www.pitamaha-bali.com

Komaneka

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Jalan Monkey Forest Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia tel. +62 361 976090 fax. +62 361 977140 Sales: sales@komaneka.com Reservation: reservation@komaneka.com Public Relation: pr@komaneka.com www.komaneka.com

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Br. Tanggayuda, Kedewatan Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia tel. +62 361 978123 fax. +62 361 973084 E-mail : fotanggayuda@komaneka.com sales@komaneka.com www.suite.komaneka.com

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Kamandalu Resort and Spa

Jalan Andong Banjar Nagi Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Tel: +62 361 975825 Fax:+62 361 975851 / 978136 E-mail: sales@kamandaluresort.com http://www.kamandaluresort.com

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Jl. Raya Tjampuhan PO Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali-Indonesia Tel. (62 361) 975368 Fax. (62 361) 975137 Email: reservation@tjampuhan-bali.com http://www.tjampuhan-bali.com

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P.O. Box 189 Nyuh Kuning Village Ubud 80571 Bali Indonesia Ph. +62 361 974013 Fax. +62 361 974012 Email: info@balispirithotel.com http://www.balispirithotel.com

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Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud P.O.Box 9696 Bali 80571 Indonesia Phone :(62)361 975742 Fax: (62)361 975332 Email :arma@indosat.net.id info@armaresort.com www.armaresort.com

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Sayan Village, Ubud 80571, Bali, Indonesia PO BOX 777 Ubud Phone: +62-361 972 777 Fax : +62-361 972 660 E-Mail: ubud@kayumanis.com http://www.kayumanis.com

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Petitenget Temple Peti Tenget temple and beach is located at Banjar Batubelig, Kerobokan village kecamatan Kuta. To reach this object by motor vehicle from Denpasar, go westwards more or less 10 km then turn south, or to the north from Kuta following Raya Seminyak Street. Peti Tenget temple was built in the 15th century and it used to be a plot of extraordinary holy (Tenget) land, bush growth and dwelled by the I Bhuta Ijo demon that was trusted by Holy priest, Dang Hyang Nirartha to safeguard his holy box. The story told that when the priest stayed at south port (now Uluwatu), a man from Kerobokan village came asking the priest for help. He wished to cultivate the plot of land without feeling fear. The priest suggested that the people build a temple dedicated to god ‘Labuhan Masceti’ and a single closed shrine (Pagedongan) for Bhuta Ijo as a place to safeguard the priest’s box (Peti). From that time on, the temple was named Peti Tenget Temple.

split gate and a 16-meter high tower inside the temple are constructed much like ‘Candi’ in Java. The 64 stone seats, similar to megalithic ancestral shrines, commemorate warriors who died in battle. Taman Ayun Temple ‘Taman Ayun’ means beautiful garden, located in the village of Mengwi, 18 km west of Denpasar. It is indeed one of Bali’s most pic-

turesque temples. The king of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom, built its stately proportioned courtyards and large surrounding moat in the year 1634. Containing both the Royal family ancestral shrines and the storied MERU shrines to the major deities, Taman Ayun became the main temple for the ancient kingdom of Mengwi. BTN (BTN/*)

Br. Umah Anyar Pejeng Kaja Tampaksiring Gianyar, P.O.Box 1011 Ubud Bali Indonesia tel. +62 361 7453267 fax. +62 361 978991/2 Email: info@anahataresort.com www.anahataresort.com

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Jl. Goa Gajah Tengkulak Kaja Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Tel.62 (361) 975865 Fax. 62 (361) 975686 E-mail:sales@thechediclububud.com http://www.ghmhotels.com

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Badung Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Raya Sempidi Badung http://www.badung.go.id C12-199/09 Th. 2010

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI BANGLI Peace and harmony

AT TANAH GAJAH UBUD, BALI Jl. Kedewatan P.O.Box 7 Ubud 80571Bali-Indonesia Tel: +62 361 975478 Fax :+62 361 975079 Email: info@kupubarong.com http://www.kupubarongubud.com

Uluwatu Temple At the westernmost tip of Bukit Peninsula, this is one of Bali’s nine ‘directional’ Kayangan Jagat temples. The location is dramatic, perched on the edge of a high cliff with a picturesque sunset view. The temple was first used for worship by the 11th century holy priest, Empu Kuturan, who came to Bali to bring religious law and to form Desa Adat (traditional villages). The area where spectacular sunsets can be viewed is filled with the scent of frangipani blossoms and is also the home of friendly monkeys.

Sadha Temple This temple, with decorative carvings, is famous for its intricacy and ingenuity. Dating from the Majapahit period, this originally was an old dynastic sanctuary (prasada) of Mengwi Royalty. The

Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Phone : +62 (361) 975236 Fax : +62 (361) 975559 Email : sales @ pertiwiresort.com http://www.pertiwiresort.com

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa Desa Kedewatan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali, Indonesia tel. +62 361 980022 fax. +62 361 980011 Email:reservation@royalpitamaha-bali.com www.royalpitamaha-bali.com

ing on the river Ayung’s west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of this beautiful, intact nature area is highlighted by the appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkeys, and more.

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THE CHEDI CLUB

Meseum & Resort Desa Melinggih Kelod Payangan Gianyar 80572 Bali-Indonesia Ph : (62)361 975963 Fax :(62)361975968 Email: ubud@alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com/ubud

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VILLAS &SPA RESORT UBUD BALI

FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI

Jl. Monkey Forest -Ubud, Bali - 80571. Tel/Fax: +62 361 971 759 E-mail:info@barong-resort.com http://www.barong-resort.com

Ayung River Rafting The river Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali, and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience raft-

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HOTEL AND SPA at Sayan Sayan, Ubud Gianyar 80571Bali Indonesia Tel.62 (361) 977577 Fax. 62 (361) 977588 Email: reservations.ubu@fourseasons.com http://www.fourseasons.com/sayan

Jimbaran Beach This area is just south of Kedonganan beach and has a very beautiful white sand beach area and clear seawater that is suitable for

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Barong Resort and Spa Ubud Bali

Banjar Laplapan, Ubud 80571 Bali , Indonesia Phone. +62-361-978666 Fax. +62-361-978222 E-mail: info@naturaresortbali.com http://www.naturaresortbali.com

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Nusa Dua It means ‘two islands’ in Bahasa Indonesia. This is one of the premier resort areas in the world. The area is located 20 minutes south of the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar and is a short drive to many of Bali’s attractions and beautiful beaches. This is the home of many of Bali’s world-class luxury resort hotels.

Legian, Seminyak, Petitenget Beach These beautiful beaches are several kilometers north of Kuta. Like its neighboring beaches, these offer a refuge for surfers. There are also many facilities for tourists as the result of the Kuta north expansion. Sangeh “Monkey Forest” Sangeh is the village whose northern part covers about 14 hectares of a holy homogeny forest of ‘Pala’ trees with hundreds of monkey inhabitants. The trees cannot be found on any other part of Bali and their existence in this village remains a mystery. Look for a lovely mossy temple, which is hidden amongst the tall and gracious ‘Pala’ trees.

Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning Pengosekan Ubud Bali, Indonesia Ph: 62 361 978444 (hunting) Fax: 62 361 971 333 Email: reservation@theubudvillage.com Website: www.theubudvillage.com

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recreation and relaxation. It is quieter than its neighboring beaches and one will find nice hotels and mostly seafood served at Jimbaran’s restaurants. Jimbaran is in fact famous for its delicious seafood, particularly its typical grilled seafood with Jimbaran’s ‘secret sauce’. You’ve got to taste it to believe it.

resort & spa

Ubud Hanging Gardens, Desa Buahan, Desa Payangan, Gianyar, Bali, 80571 Indonesia Tel: (+62-361) 982700 Fax: (+62-361) 982800 Email: reservations@ubudhanginggardens.com www.ubudhanginggardens.com

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The Center of Tourism

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Tepi Sawah

Jungle Resort & Spa Ubud Br. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, Gianyar Bali - Indonesia T. +62-361 982 777 F. +62-361 982 727 E-mail : info@nandinibali.com www.nandinibali.com

The Purist Villas & Spa

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BADUNG

Kedewatan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia mailing address PO Box 33, Ubud 80571, Indonesia tel: (62) 361 975 333 , fax: (62) 361 975 335 email: amandari@amanresorts.com www.amanresorts.com

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Mara River Safari Lodge Bali Safari and Marine Park

Warwick Ibah LuxuryVillas& Spa

There are many places of interest in Badung Regency such as: Dreamland, Tanjung Benoa, Deluang Sari Turtle Farm, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Bali Bomb Monument, Jimbaran, Legian, Seminyak, Petitenget Beach, Kedonganan, Tanah Wuuk, Pelaga/Petang, Sangeh Monkey Forest, Nung-Nung Waterfall, Waka Tangga, Ayung River Rafting, Uluwatu Temple, Petitenget Temple, Sadha Temple and Taman Ayun Temple.

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Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19,8 Gianyar 80551 - Bali - Indonesia Telp. (62) 361 950 000 (hunting), Direct: +62 361 747 5000 Fax. + 62 361 950 555 email: info@marariversafarilodge.com website: www.marariversafarilodge.com,

Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency

Pucak Penulisan Temple

A Sanctum and Archeological Tourist Object COLD atmosphere and thin mist begin to come down and cover up the trees. If toward the west is the road leading to Tejakula, East Buleleng, right direction to Sukawana Village, while at the junction itself occurs the Pucak Penulisan Temple. People often make this point as their stop over. It is not only the Hindus saying prayers at the sanctum, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the Pucak Penulisan also perform same thing. The temple is approximately 70 km from Denpasar and has many destinations such as Panarajon Temple and Tegeh Koripan. Since it is located on Penulisan Hill

people mostly call it Pucak Penulisan Temple. Megalithic Heritage Pucak Penulisan Temple does not only serve as a place to worship the greatness of Supreme God in the manifestation as Shiva Natha. From the location with altitude of 1,745 m above sea level, one can find the traces of the past history of Bali. This temple retains hundreds of ancient relics and archeological artifacts that can give clues about the development of Bali within a few periods. It ranges from prehistoric period

to the era of Hindu influence. Some relics are well preserved up to now in the Pucak Penulisan Temple, including megalithic relics such as a stone with solar and lunar decoration, an embodiment of Lord Brahma, three pairs of effigies, two pairs of phallic embodiment, a Ganesh effigy, a temple miniature symbolizing the mountain as the abode of the gods or sacred spirits, and hundreds of single phallus with different forms. Some remain intact, while others only leave a few parts of the body. Overall, those phalluses symbolize the Lord Shiva. Various conclusions could be

drawn by home and foreign scientists in relation to the ancient relics of the Pucak Penulisan Temple derived from the era of Ancient Balinese royal Kingdom. It is connected with the discovery of several inscriptions relating to the life of Bali at that time. If tourists would like to have a closer look at them, simply make a visit to the temple early in the morning and follow the rules of entering the shrine. BTN (BTN/014)

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

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bungalow-style hotel with a swimming pool. At the back they have a huge lotus pond and a temple dedicated to Dewi Saraswati, the divine embodiment of learning, arts and literature. You can’t miss the enormous, elaborate stone sign, with its brilliantwhite, pseudo-classical statue of Saraswati herself standing proudly on top. Cok Wah, who operates the business, is an avid bird fancier, a ham radio operator, and he collects various extraordinary vehicles.

WHERE TO GO . . .

Denpasar City Tour

Denpasar City Tour is a unique tour to visit Denpasar town with all its local society activities. Some places of interest are also visited on this tour like Kumbasari Traditional Market, Jagatnata Temple and Bali Museum.

DENPASAR In the City

It is one of the short tours in Bali, which takes around 4 - 5 hours. The tour will bring you to the unique places like traditional market where you can see the local society perform their activities in the market.

river, called Kumbasari Market because the local society will feel that their shopping experience would be incomplete without going to the Kumbasari Market, especially for the Balinese who want to buy their ceremonial items. Kumbasari Market sells costume and clothing items at prices relatively cheaper than clothing items sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street which are mostly owned by citizens of Chinese clan. Kumbasari Market was previously called Peken Payuk (pot market); it sold such items as gerabah (jar like pot), cobek (clay plates), paso (clay buckets), caratan (clay water jug), jeding (clay barrel), penyantokan (mixer from clay), coblong (clay cup),

kekeb (rice cover) and others. All of these items are used as kitchenware and for ceremony. Since this market was most popular as a place to sell payuk/ pot, hence Kumbasari Market in the past was referred to as Peken Payuk or pot market. The location of Denpasar Market is encircled by shops along the street of Gajah Mada. On the right side there is Sulawesi Street which is famous for textiles. Denpasar Traditional Market is progressively strengthening the identity of Denpasar’s economic center which is open 24 hours and is never silent or empty of visitors.

At traditional market, you will find transactions taking place between buyers and merchants with multifarious merchandise to satisfy life’s daily needs such as kitchen supplies, appliances required for Hindu ritual, fruits and tra-

ditional clothes. In this market, you will see the local people, especially the women who carry extremely heavy items in a big basket balanced on their heads.

Jagatnata Temple Jagatnata Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Denpasar town, which many Hindu people in Denpasar visit to pray, particularly on full moon and new moon. This temple is full of religious and artistic ornaments. In the center of temple area, there is a high temple building encircled by the fertile tropical garden. From the entrance gate to the temple building you will find the Balinese decorations full of meaning to Hindu devotees. Bali Museum Bali Museum is located right next door to Jaganata Temple and in this museum you will find a lot of the ancient artifacts of prehistory which have very high artistic value. The collection in this museum provides a different experience on your tour. If the museum is not opened on the day of your tour, we will offer the alternative to visit Bali Art Center to see the biggest open theater in Denpasar town.

Places of Interest Traditional Market Badung Traditional Market located on the main road, Gajah Mada Street, is the center of the town’s economics. This area has become a shopping centre of Bali. This market cannot be discharged from the existing market across Badung’s

Bali Struggle Monument-Bajra Sandhi This monument is erected in the middle of Denpasar civic center, Renon. It is a symbol of Bali people’s struggle to gain independence after the Dutch Colonials retreated from this country. This monument immortalizes the soul and spirit of Bali people’s struggle. It also aims to take care of and develop and preserve the Balinese culture for future generations. BTN (BTN/*)

Denpasar Denpasar Government GovernmentTourism Tourism Office Office Address; Address; Jl. Jl. Surapati Surapati No. No. 77 Denpasar Denpasar Ph. Ph. (0361) (0361) 234569, 234569, 223602, 223602, 231422 231422 Fax. Fax. (0361) (0361) 223602 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

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Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu

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Puri Kawan is a private house behind Ary’s Warung, which used to offer public accommodation. It is now the quiet residence of the proprietors of Ary’s and its various offshoots. Kawan (sometimes spelled kauhan), means “western,” reflecting the

fact that this palace is west of the centre of town. Puri Menara is a bit further west, and was until recently a centre for studying Balinese dance and culture, with a library. The books have recently been distributed to other libraries, notably ARMA. There is still a

peacefully. This temple is 15 minutes by car from Pura Tirta Empul. It is recommended to stop by this temple by all means if going to Pura Tirta Empul. It will be healed very much by this temple done remaining quiet very much in a relaxed manner. To access the temple from the airport Ngurah Rai around for one and half hour by car, and its open

for visitor at 07:00 till 18:00 Wita. The visitors should use breechcloth and the string (Slendang-Balinese) for visiting a shrine. BTN (BTN/*)

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

Puri Saraswati is across the street in Jalan Raya Ubud. It is the home of the Ubud royal family, where they run a

Tabanan Regency Rainbow over ricefields

there is settled quiet, atmosphere. A lot of fish are swimming in the fountain in the temple. Feelings are healed when is in this temple that overflows in beautiful water and green. The sound where the spring water flows to the having a bath place is very comfortable. Water is clear and it is popular as the temple where holy water springs up to people. Local and tourist’s lovers are often seen to feel time pass

restaurant here, and bungalows. Rumour has it that there may be plans underfoot to redevelop the whole site, which sits smack dab in the commercial centre of town.

WHERE TO GO . . .

TABANAN

ura Gunung Kawi Sebatu is in Tampaksiring district that exists from Ubud to the north in 10 Kms. It is not very large , but, it is a quiet temple which surroundings were enclosed by the forest. There is a fountain where the clear water called “Holy fountain” begins to spring in the temple. Bad king Maya Denawa was defeated by the army of Dewa Indra because of the fight that happened in Tampaksiring village. Then, bad king Maya Denawa ran away to Subatu village on the west side of Tampaksiring village. All villagers were frighten because of the appearance of Bad king Maya Denawa, and ran away from the village at that time. God Vishnu saw confusion of people in Sebatu village. People who ran away from this village were neither the eaten one nor the drinking water, and were embarrassed very much. Then, Vishnu gave the spring water for them. And, the souls including Vishnu challenged Maya Denawa to a fight. The bad king Maya Denawa to whom the forces had already failed was driven to Petanu river, and killed. The villagers built a small shrine in the place for the savior Vishnu. It is said that this is the starting point of Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. The temple is like the park, and

Palaces as tourists Interest around Ubud........

Tabanan is the name of one district and town in Bali. Though Tabanan is not really a tourist town there are still some interesting aspects to it. Back in 1906 the Balinese and Dutch were fighting over control of the island. One of the more positive historical points of interest is the Subak Museum, located close to the main bypass road. While the museum itself is nothing special, it documents one of the most important social/economic/cultural institutions in Bali, the Subak. Dating back to 600AD, Bali has been using a system of un-

mechanized rice cultivation and water management. Bali’s ability to produce an endless supply of rice year round is central to its history. The Subak controls management of the watercourses, stretching all the way to the highland lakes. A farmer cannot simply flood all his fields at the same time, or divert a main stream to access more water. The system is intricate and the Subak museum is the place where it’s officially documented. Yeh Gangga, Lalang Linggah and Balian to the west are beach environments around the area. Highlights of the area close to Tabanan include Taman Kupu Kupu (Butterfly Park) in Wanasari and Yeh Panas hot springs. Pura Tanah Lot is a 15-minute drive South from Tabanan. Tanah Lot Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency. It is also called Tanah Let, which means ancient land, and also Tanah Lod, which mean the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism. The temple itself is built on a small promontory, which is only accessible at low tide. During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape. Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to ‘guard’the temple and contribute to the temple’s dangerous reputation. Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks. It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here, as it can be severe. BTN Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan Ph/Fax. (0361) 811602 C12-197

Puri Anyar is a little way up Jalan Suweta on the east side of the street, a few expatriates who are acquainted with the family live inside. Puri Muwa is located on the east side of Monkey Forest Road about 120 metres south of the main cross-roads. This branch of the royal family has two separate bungalow businesses which are very inexpensive Puri Peliatan or Peliatan kingdom A 3.5 hectare complex hiding behind its richly decorated Gates, its compound divided into tree section as a human body: A part of a family Temple as a head, a part of living room such as Sumanggen, Puri

WHERE TO GO . . .

Rangki, Puri Agung, Puri Anyar, and Puri Semara bawa, as stomach, and Ancak Saji is a foots. Ancak Saji is the outsider area of Puri Peliatan, there are some building at the area, for Small meeting room, Security, Wantilan, and Open Stage. Sumanggen is an area exclusively for human ceremony like Teets failing ceremony or royal cremation.Puri Rangki is Reception area and a place for conference during the king live, but nowadays it is a royal family house. Puri Agung is the palace where the king lives, he live at the north of the building named “Gedong Betel” it mean that has a connecting the door between the palace and Puri Anyar where the queen live.The other side of the kingdom is Puri Semarabawa, it a palace where the mistress live.The royal Compound similar with other Balinese House Compound, the deferent is caused by how wide or how rich is the family. How ever at a Balinese Architecture named asta kosala kosali all buildings are already patterned and it cannot to be changed. BTN (www.ubudhotelsassociation.com)

Klungkung, the Smallest Regency on the Island

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

This is the smallest regency in Bali. It covers only 121 square kilometers and includes three islands, Nusa Penida, Lembongan and Ceningan. Despite its size, its influence on Balinese culture has been powerful. It was here, in the shadow of the holy volcano Agung, that the princes and priests of Majapahit gathered in 1343 to continue the kingdom by setting up ‘Keraton’ in Samprangan, but within a couple of generations, they moved to Gelgel and then to Klungkung, in 1710. In the 16th century the Gods smiled on Gelgel when Dalem Baturenggong reached an impressive political and cultural achievement to earn his ‘golden age’ Kertha Gosa, which is situated in the central town of Semarapura, was the place for administration and traditional justice in the pre-colonial times by a council consisting of the great king and his priests. Next to the Kertha Gosa is Taman Gili, known as a Floating House (Bale Kambang) which was the King’s Guard’s headquarters. These two buildings are decorated with

Kamasan Traditional Paintings. A colonial building, located next to these two buildings, is Semarajaya Museum, collecting some handicraft of Klungkung, pre-historic and historic articles especially those used in the period of Klungkung’s heroic battle. In the southern part of the museum area, there stands the main gate of Semarapura Palace ‘Pemedal Agung’. The newest sight in Semarapura Town is Patung Kandapat Sari, situated at the main junction of Semarapura town. Some people consider this statue as the landmark of Klungkung Regency. Next to this landmark stands an historical monument known as Monument of Klungkung Heroic Battle. This monument is a cenotaph reminiscent of an event that once took place on April 28, 1908. It is well known as ‘Puputan’, a counter-defence of The Great King of Klungkung against the Dutch soldiers. Moving south of Semarapura town along the main road, one will arrive at the ‘under construction’ area of Tourism Villages, home of traditional Painting, Kamasan Village and Bali’s original capital, Gelgel. BTN TOURISM of KLUNGKUNG REGENCY KLUNGKUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl.Surapati No.3 Semarapura Bali, Indonesia

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Consulates in Bali Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120 Royal Danish & Norwegian Honorary, Mimpi Resort Hotel Jimbaran, Ph. 0361 - 701 070 ext. 32, Fax. 0361 - 701 073/4 Honorary Consulate of The Czech Republic, Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur, Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 286 465, Fax. 0361 - 286 408 Consulate Agency France, Jl. Merta Sari Gang II No. 8 Sanur, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 285 485, Fax. 0361 - 286 406 Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Federal Republic of Germany, Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur, Po. Box 3100 Denpasar 80228’ Ph. 0361 - 288 535, Fax. 0361 - 288 826 Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 287 701, Fax. 0361 - 735 232 Consulate Italy, Lotus Enterprise Building, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ph/Fax. 0361 - 701 005 Honorary Consulate of Mexico, Puri Astina Putra Building, Jl. Moh Yamin 1 A Renon -Denpasar Po Box 3150 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 223 266, Fax. 0361 - 244 568 Honorary Consulate of The Netherland, Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta 80361, Po Box 3337 Denpasar 81001, Ph. 0361 - 761506, Fax. 0361 - 752 777 / 757 586 Honorary Consulate of Spain, Komplek Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Vallet 2 No. 11, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Ph. 0361 - 769 286, Fax. 0361 - 222426 Consulate Agency of USA, Jl. Hayam Wuruk310 Denpasar 80235, Ph. 0361 - 233 605, Fax. 0361 - 769 186 Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp British Honorary Consulate, Jl. Tirta Nadi No 20 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 270 601, Fax. 0361 - 287 804 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

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Regular Cultural Performances 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

2th Temple Festival at: - Mr. Pasek Tohjiwa, Ds. Kekeran, Mengwi. rd 3 – Siwa Ratri 12th – Temple Festival at: - Pr. Luhur Puncak Padang Dawa, Baturiti - Pr. Er Jeruk, Sukawati, Gianyar. - Pr. Silayukti, Ds. Padangbai, Karangasem. - Pr. Dangin Pasar, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati. - Pr. Penataran, Ds. Batuyang, Batubulan. - Pr. Desa, Ds. Lembeng, Ketewel, Sukawati. - Pr Kresek Banyuning, Buleleng. - Pr. Puseh, Ds. Bebandem, Karangasem. - Pr. Pulasari/Sentana Dalem Tarukan, Ds. Bantas Kelod, Sibang Gede Badung. - Pr. Batu Dii, Ds. Adat Pecatu, Kuta, Badung. - Mr.Dalem Tarukan Gumi Sara Ds. Adat Pecatu, Kuta, Badung. 13th – Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Kayu Putih, Buleleng. DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (SEPTEMBER 2010)

Honorary Consulate Brazil Jl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005 Honorary Consulate Thailand Jl. Raya Puputan Renon 81, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 263 310, Fax. 0361 - 238 004

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA MALAYSIA GERMANY TAIWAN

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

67.072 26.045 17.133 13.964 10.281 11.298

TOTAL : 2.229.945

250000

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

200000

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

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

(December 31, 2010 - 3 Januari, 2011) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

SEA WAVES 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 1.5 0.5 - 1.25 0.5 - 1.25 0.5 - 1.5

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

182.556

163.531

208.185

210.935

224.236

222.441

190.617

181.983

179.879

161.169

SEA WAVES FORECAST

139.370

50000

164.643

100000 SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

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

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Honorary Consul of Malaysia Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Ph. 0361 - 752 520, Fax. 0361 - 766 373 Honorary Consul of Chile Jl. Pengembak Gang I No. 3 Sanur - Bali Ph. (0361) 756781/281503, Facs. (0361) 756783, Hp. 081 139 4045

Distance between Tourist Interest (Kilometer)

150000

Bangli

FOREIGN EXCHANGE 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. 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

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali 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. SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Garuda Indonesia, Jl. Sugianyar No. 5 Denpasar, Email : dpssssga@garudaindonesia.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, 2 nd Floor Wisthi Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport, Phone : 08041888888,Fax : 62 361 766935, www.cathaypacific.com, Telephone (call center) : 0804 1 888888,Email address : dps#rnt@cathaypacific.com; China Airlines, Wisti Sabha Building 2 nd 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. 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.

Besakih

Candidasa

Denpasar

Gianyar

181 201 206 134 165 Gilimanuk 22

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

Goa Lawah

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

146 33

Legian

106 139 89

102 79

100 125 88

112

101 Lovina

147 34

158 45

109 71

16 113

141 46

17 96

110 78

119 79

105

90 11

110 85

103 105 33

124 54

118 80

100

45 89

Tanah Lot

157 6

35 106

Ubud

101 103 31

165 52

166 78

23 120

109

Klungkung

Lake Batur

102

Ngurah Rai Airport Nusa Dua Sanur Singaraja

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The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (SEPTEMBER 2010)

Honorary Consulate Brazil Jl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005 Honorary Consulate Thailand Jl. Raya Puputan Renon 81, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 263 310, Fax. 0361 - 238 004

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA MALAYSIA GERMANY TAIWAN

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

67.072 26.045 17.133 13.964 10.281 11.298

TOTAL : 2.229.945

250000

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

200000

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

(December 31, 2010 - 3 Januari, 2011) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

SEA WAVES 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 1.5 0.5 - 1.25 0.5 - 1.25 0.5 - 1.5

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

182.556

163.531

208.185

210.935

224.236

222.441

190.617

181.983

179.879

161.169

SEA WAVES FORECAST

139.370

50000

164.643

100000 SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

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

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Distance between Tourist Interest (Kilometer)

150000

Bangli

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Besakih

Candidasa

Denpasar

Gianyar

181 201 206 134 165 Gilimanuk 22

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

Goa Lawah

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

146 33

Legian

106 139 89

102 79

100 125 88

112

101 Lovina

147 34

158 45

109 71

16 113

141 46

17 96

110 78

119 79

105

90 11

110 85

103 105 33

124 54

118 80

100

45 89

Tanah Lot

157 6

35 106

Ubud

101 103 31

165 52

166 78

23 120

109

Klungkung

Lake Batur

102

Ngurah Rai Airport Nusa Dua Sanur Singaraja

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WHERE TO GO . . .

Denpasar City Tour

DENPASAR In the City

ditional clothes. In this market, you will see the local people, especially the women who carry extremely heavy items in a big basket balanced on their heads.

WHERE TO GO . . . GIANYAR The Center of Art

Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu

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for visitor at 07:00 till 18:00 Wita. The visitors should use breechcloth and the string (Slendang-Balinese) for visiting a shrine. BTN (BTN/*)

Puri Saraswati is across the street in Jalan Raya Ubud. It is the home of the Ubud royal family, where they run a

Tabanan Regency Rainbow over ricefields

restaurant here, and bungalows. Rumour has it that there may be plans underfoot to redevelop the whole site, which sits smack dab in the commercial centre of town.

WHERE TO GO . . .

TABANAN

Palaces as tourists Interest around Ubud........

WHERE TO GO . . .

Klungkung, the Smallest Regency on the Island

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

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WHERE TO GO . . .

Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal

Kedewatan, Ubud - Gianyar Bali - Indonesia Tel: +62.361.980.252 Fax: +62.361.980.253 Email: reservation@puriwulandari.net www.puriwulandari.net

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Chapung Se Bali Banjar Sebali Tegallalang Gianyar Bali Indonesia 80561 Ph : +62 361 7800 940 Email :info@chapung.com www.chapung.com

PO Box 193, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Tel: 62-361-974466 Fax: 62-361-974467 res.ibah@warwickhotels.com www.warwickibah.com

Nandini Bali

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Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud-Bali Ph. +62 361 974454 ; Fax. +62 361 970949, E. info@thepuristvillas.com http://www.thepuristvillas.com

Villas & Spa The Mension Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Tel: +62 361 972 616 FaX: +62 361 972 632 Email: info@themansionbali.com www.themansionbali.com

Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Phone : 62-361-970388 Fax : 62-361-970377 Email : sales@tepisawahvillas.com www.tepisawahvillas.com

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia 80571 Art Space, Restaurant, Villas Phone: +62 (0) 361 979252 / 979253 Fax: +62 (0) 361 975895 Email: info@gayafusion.com www.gayafusion.com

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Waka Namya Resort & Spa Jl. Penestanan Ubud 80571,Gianyar, Bali Indonesia Telephone/Fax :(62)361-975719 Email :info@wakanamya.com www.wakanamya.com

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Ubud Village

Jl. Suweta, Br. Sambahan Ubud 80571, Gianyar – Bali – Indonesia Tel : (62) 361-973178 and (62) 361 973179 Email : reservation@wakadiumeubud.com www.wakadiumeubud.com

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Ubud, Bali Banjar Bindu, Mambal, 8 Jalan Melati PO. Box 134, Ubud 80571, Badung, Bali, Indonesia. Tel: (62) 361 8988 688 Fax: (62) 361 8988 689 Email: fxvsubud@furama.com www.furamaxclusive.com

VILLA & SPA Br. Bucuan, Ds. Batuan, Sukawati Ubud, Gianyar - Bali Phone +62 361 297800 . Fax +62 361 297700 Email :info@santimandalavilla.com http://www.santimandalavilla.com

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jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan P.O. Box 1001 Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Ph. +62 361 977 888 Fax. +62 361 977 555 info@mayaubud.com http://www.mayaubud.com

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Resort & Spa

Jl. Cocoa 2, No. 77 Banjar Bunutan, Desa Kedewatan P.O. BOX 999, Ubud 80571, Bali - Indonesia Phone.: +62 - 361 978839 Fax. : +62 - 361 972717 info@balipayoganresort.com www.balipayoganresort.com

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Jl. Raya Sanggingan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali Telp: (62 361) 974330 Fax: (62 361) 974329 Email: pitamaha@indosat.net.id http://www.pitamaha-bali.com

Komaneka

at Monkey Forest

at Tanggayuda

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Br. Tanggayuda, Kedewatan Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia tel. +62 361 978123 fax. +62 361 973084 E-mail : fotanggayuda@komaneka.com sales@komaneka.com www.suite.komaneka.com

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Kamandalu Resort and Spa

Jalan Andong Banjar Nagi Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Tel: +62 361 975825 Fax:+62 361 975851 / 978136 E-mail: sales@kamandaluresort.com http://www.kamandaluresort.com

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BALI SPIRIT

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Jl. Raya Tjampuhan PO Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali-Indonesia Tel. (62 361) 975368 Fax. (62 361) 975137 Email: reservation@tjampuhan-bali.com http://www.tjampuhan-bali.com

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P.O. Box 189 Nyuh Kuning Village Ubud 80571 Bali Indonesia Ph. +62 361 974013 Fax. +62 361 974012 Email: info@balispirithotel.com http://www.balispirithotel.com

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Sayan Village, Ubud 80571, Bali, Indonesia PO BOX 777 Ubud Phone: +62-361 972 777 Fax : +62-361 972 660 E-Mail: ubud@kayumanis.com http://www.kayumanis.com

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Br. Umah Anyar Pejeng Kaja Tampaksiring Gianyar, P.O.Box 1011 Ubud Bali Indonesia tel. +62 361 7453267 fax. +62 361 978991/2 Email: info@anahataresort.com www.anahataresort.com

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Jl. Goa Gajah Tengkulak Kaja Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia Tel.62 (361) 975865 Fax. 62 (361) 975686 E-mail:sales@thechediclububud.com http://www.ghmhotels.com

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WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI BANGLI Peace and harmony

AT TANAH GAJAH UBUD, BALI Jl. Kedewatan P.O.Box 7 Ubud 80571Bali-Indonesia Tel: +62 361 975478 Fax :+62 361 975079 Email: info@kupubarong.com http://www.kupubarongubud.com

Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Phone : +62 (361) 975236 Fax : +62 (361) 975559 Email : sales @ pertiwiresort.com http://www.pertiwiresort.com

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa Desa Kedewatan P.O.Box 198 Ubud 80571 Bali, Indonesia tel. +62 361 980022 fax. +62 361 980011 Email:reservation@royalpitamaha-bali.com www.royalpitamaha-bali.com

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THE CHEDI CLUB

Meseum & Resort Desa Melinggih Kelod Payangan Gianyar 80572 Bali-Indonesia Ph : (62)361 975963 Fax :(62)361975968 Email: ubud@alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com/ubud

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VILLAS &SPA RESORT UBUD BALI

FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI

Jl. Monkey Forest -Ubud, Bali - 80571. Tel/Fax: +62 361 971 759 E-mail:info@barong-resort.com http://www.barong-resort.com

Ayung River Rafting The river Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali, and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience raft-

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ANAHATA

HOTEL AND SPA at Sayan Sayan, Ubud Gianyar 80571Bali Indonesia Tel.62 (361) 977577 Fax. 62 (361) 977588 Email: reservations.ubu@fourseasons.com http://www.fourseasons.com/sayan

Jimbaran Beach This area is just south of Kedonganan beach and has a very beautiful white sand beach area and clear seawater that is suitable for

KA YUMANIS KAYUMANIS Ubud

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Barong Resort and Spa Ubud Bali

Banjar Laplapan, Ubud 80571 Bali , Indonesia Phone. +62-361-978666 Fax. +62-361-978222 E-mail: info@naturaresortbali.com http://www.naturaresortbali.com

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Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning Pengosekan Ubud Bali, Indonesia Ph: 62 361 978444 (hunting) Fax: 62 361 971 333 Email: reservation@theubudvillage.com Website: www.theubudvillage.com

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Natura Villa THE PAYOGAN

resort & spa

Ubud Hanging Gardens, Desa Buahan, Desa Payangan, Gianyar, Bali, 80571 Indonesia Tel: (+62-361) 982700 Fax: (+62-361) 982800 Email: reservations@ubudhanginggardens.com www.ubudhanginggardens.com

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SANTI MANDALA

The Center of Tourism

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Tepi Sawah

Jungle Resort & Spa Ubud Br. Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, Gianyar Bali - Indonesia T. +62-361 982 777 F. +62-361 982 727 E-mail : info@nandinibali.com www.nandinibali.com

The Purist Villas & Spa

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BADUNG

Kedewatan, Ubud Bali, Indonesia mailing address PO Box 33, Ubud 80571, Indonesia tel: (62) 361 975 333 , fax: (62) 361 975 335 email: amandari@amanresorts.com www.amanresorts.com

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Mara River Safari Lodge Bali Safari and Marine Park

Warwick Ibah LuxuryVillas& Spa

(www.monkeyforestubud.com)

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Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency

Pucak Penulisan Temple

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Mitra Aprilia

Difficult At The Beginning, but then It is Fun

woman who familiarly called Ira is currently a Public Relation Officer at Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel and Residence. Viewed from the educational background and her

“Initially, of course I had problems, but later I feel it is very

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Looking back at your activities

HANDSHAKE

President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Prime Minister of Timor Leste HE Xanana Gusmao accompanied by Rector of the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI)

Denpasar Prof. I Wayan Rai S shook hands with children playing gamelan music from the Asti Kumara gamelan troupe jazzing up the event of Bali Democracy Forum III in

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Nusa Dua not long ago. Members of the children gamelan troupe were the children of lecturers and staff of ISI Denpasar under direction of Ni Ketut Suryatini. (BTN/ist)

AIDS-Free for a Meaningful Life

Purwi Indrani

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A Special Christmas Hamper from All Seasons Legian

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

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Seen in the picture is I Made Yadnya, General Manager of Aston Inn Tuban, Bali, right handing over the award to Ketut Winaca.

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s response to the achievement, the management of Tanah Lot Tourist Attraction held an

interesting procession. Even, it was not half-hearted that the celebration of happiness invited the number one figure in Tabanan.

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BIMC Hospital ‘sCharity Event at Cengiling

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GAMBUH - Faculty of Performing Arts, the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar carried out devotional services by presenting Gambuh dance in the village temple of Bona, Gianyar. (BTN/ist)

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hrough the competition of painting puppet and writing on the papyrus leaf in Balinese character, we would like to preserve and develop the Balinese culture, stated Ketut Sudarsana, a humanist and

FOTO SERIES

A myriad of Hindu devotees patiently kept on waiting in queue before entering the temple on the anniversary held on December 18 in the Sakenan Temple.

A series of prayer activity held in Sakenan Temple

Temple priest is sprinkling

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Devotees sat orderly before the implementation of prayers en masse.

Hindu congregation also pleaded holy water to bring along to their respective home.

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Palaces as tourists Destination around Ubud

“Simpatik” Ads

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

HOTEL, VILLAS & BUNGALOW

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TAMUKAMI HOTEL

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

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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Jl. Hang Tuah III No. 3 Sanur-Bali Ph. :+62 361 283286, Fax: +62 361 283017 e-mail:sales@mentarisanur.com www.mentarisanur.com SA12-40

THE LAGUNA

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A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA Nusa Dua, Bali SA12-130

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Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47 Sanur Bali - Indonesia Ph. (62 - 361) 288181 SA12-50

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TOUR & TRAVEL

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PT. Pacific World Nusantara 51 Jalan Danau Poso Semawang - Sanur

Jl. Merta Sari Sanur Denpasar Telp. (0361) 288833 E-mal : info@mercureresort.com SA.196

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Ngerebeg Alas Kedaton

SOUVENIRS - Souvenirs art sold in Alas Kedaton.

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E: info@alamkulkul.com W: www.alamkulkul.com

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Adhi Dharma Hotel

Aston at Grand Kuta

Jl. Raya Legian No 155 Seminyak Bali P: +62 (361) 751527 F: +62 (361) 753803 E: sales@adidharmahotel.com

Jl. Dewi Sri No. 8 - Legian, Kuta, Bali - Indonesia T : +62-361 - 3000 888; F : +62-361 - 3000 999 Email:Reservation1st@GrandKuta.com www.GrandKuta.com

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All Seasons Legian Bali Jl Padma Utara Legian Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-767688 F: +62-361-756197 E: info@allseasonslegian.com W: www.allseasonslegian.com

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa Jl. Padma no. 2 Legian, Kuta, Bali. P: +62-361-751381 F: +62-361-752377 E: sales@balimandira.com W: www.balimandira.com

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BALI NIKSOMA BOUTIQUE BEACH RESORT Jalan Padma Utara, Legian Kaja, Legian, Kuta, Bali Telp. : 0361-751946 Fax : 0361-753587 Email : info@baliniksoma.com Website: www.baliniksoma.com

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Inna Kuta Beach Hotel, Cottage & Spa

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

Jl. Pantai Kuta1, Kuta, P.O. Box 3393 P: +62 (361) 751361; F: +62 (361) 751362 E: marketing@innakutabeach.com reservation@innakutabeach.com W: www.innakutabeach.com

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Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa

Jayakarta Hotel & Resort Jl Werkudara Legian Kuta Bali P: +62-361-751433 F: +62-361-752074 W: www.jayakartahotelsresort.com

Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta Beach Bali – Indonesia P : +62-361-751961; F : +62-361-751962 E : sales@kutaseaviewhotel.com W : www.kutaseaviewhotel.com SA12-09

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Melasti Beach Resort & Spa Jl Dewi Sartika Kuta P: +62-361-751335; F: +62-361-751563 E: melasti@indo.net.id W: www.melastibali.com

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Kuta Beach Club Hotel & Spa Jl. Singosari No 18 P.O. Box 3226 Kuta Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-751261; F: +62-361-766002 E: info@kutabeachclub.com W: www.kutabeachclub.com

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Ramada Resort Camakila

Puri Saron Hotel Jl. Camplung Tanduk Seminyak Kuta Bali P: +62 (361) 731007; F: +62 (361) 730492 E: info@seminyak.purisaronhotels.com W: www.purisaronhotels.com

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Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Bali, Indonesia

T : +62 361 752 877; F : +62 361 752 870 E : info@ramadaresortcamakila.com W : www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

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Legian Paradiso Hotel. Jl. Legian No. 118 Kuta 80361 Telp: 0361 752167 Fax : 0361 754372 Email: info@legianparadisohotel.com

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Rama Garden Hotel Bali Jl. Yudistira (Jl. Padma), Legian-Bali,Indonesia. P: +62-361-751971; F: +62-361-755909 E: reservation@ramagardenhotelbali.com W: www.ramagardenhotelbali.com

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MAXI HOTEL - Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Jl. Legian 83 A - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia T : +62 361 754 082 F : +62 361 750 792 E : info@maxi-hotel.com W : www.maxi-hotel.com

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The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa JL Camplung Tanduk 66, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia P: +62-361-730573; F: +62-361-730518 E: reservations@thebreezesbali.com W: www.thebreezesbali.com

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Food & Beverage

Dec 31, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Your guide to this island

Special Cuisine of Serangan:

Karangasem Ready to be Published in Tourism Map of World Cruise

Doc.

a pillar on the conservation as-

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flesh was chopped into small pieces and then dried for several days. Having been perfectly dry, the flesh was fried. The marinade in

Gebogan:

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Mass Pendet Dance on Mother’s Day once claimed by a neighboring country not long ago and it kindled many protests across the country. On that account, the dance perfor-

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COMPACT : ”The dancers looked so compact in performing the Pendet Dance en masse.

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Website : www.duurangemilang.com E-mail : info@duurangemilang.com

(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 Agents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

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Bali Bureau of Tourism

Central Java Bureau of Tourism

Badung Regency

Bangli Regency

Denpasar City

Gianyar Regency

Klungkung Regency

Tabanan Regency

RIDING ELEPHANTâ•”Foreign tourists are ride elephants while having a closer look at the real nature and culture of Bali.

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Hari Raya Kuningan di Bromo Odalan tiga pura di Tanah Lot Denpasar Festival Tampilkan Potensi Lokal

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Andrea Mackova Andrea stated she got bitten by a dog near the place she lives, “I had to take rabies vaccination and I still have a small bruise where he bit me.”

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Let’s Go to Alas Kedaton!

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MONKEYS—Amusingness of the monkeys become the major attraction of Alas Kedaton tourist object.