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

Ms. Tomoni Izawa:

“Learning Eco-tourism in Bali” T

he function of mangrove forest is very important. It does not only protect the coastal ecosystem, but it is also able to save the land from erosion and tsunami onslaught. “It is for that purpose I learn ecotourism and mangrove forest conservation in Bali,” said Ms. Tomoni Izawa. Later on, she obtained a master degree at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan. “Now I am finishing my Ph.D. program with the concentration of research on the involvement of the people of Bali in tourism since the regional autonomy was in effect,” she said again. Her love to Bali has started in 2006, when she was a tourist and made stopover in Bali for 2 days. Then, in 2007 she was interested and came to learn more about ecotourism through JICA programs for 3 months. And, in 2008 she went to Yogyakarta to learn Bahasa Indonesian, and came back to Bali for 4 months in 2009. “Now, I study more intensively in Bali,” she said in the midst of her bustles at the library of Bali Travel News

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Bali Soon Becomes An Organic Island recently. When completed her Ph.D. later, Tomo, her familiar greeting name, would like to contribute her knowledge to Bali. “If required, I am happy and ready to work in Bali,” she (BTN/003) said. B N

Mr. Ronald Pike:

“Bali is Still Favored by British Tourists” O

n choosing a holiday for the agents of Goodyear who had successfully reached the sales target across the UK in 2009, Ronald Pike planned to visit a tropical country. “I offered three tropical destinations such as Thailand, Mali and Bali,” said Ronald Pike, Event Manager of Goodyear Tires United Kingdom (UK) to Bali Travel News. Out of the three options on offer, he decided to travel to Bali as a destination for incentive tour of the 60 Goodyear agents. In fact, he did not miscast, as a world tourist destination, Bali had an international standard tourist facilities. “Like the hotel, cruises and marine tours facilities,” he said when met at Jimbaran. According to Ronald, Bali also had other advantages such as culture and friendly people. “This is indicated by the crews of Pacific World handling our incentive tours,” he added. Therefore, he hoped that the people of

Bali persistently maintained the friendliness seeming to be genuinely given and became the personality of each (BTN/03) individual of Bali. B N

ithin the next three years, Bali will become an Organic Island. Therefore, in the next two - three years ahead, Bali is ready to provide full services in hosting international tourists wishing to enjoy various foods and organic products of original Bali. “Bali has prepared itself for that purpose as Bali had been declared as the first Green Province in Indonesia at the opening of a special meeting of the eleventh Environmental Governing Council in Nusa Dua,” said Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika when giving a presentation about the ‘Bali Clean and Green’ program in the Roundtable Meeting Forum of the World Ministers of the Environment. In the forum held by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in Nusa Dua, last Thursday (Feb 25) the governor was very optimistic that Bali would be able to realize the international community to be a pioneer in the green economy. In addition to Bali as a small island, other reasons such as having small number of population and with Hindu as majority had values of indigenous wisdom, which since centuries had upheld the balance of the human relationship to nature, man to man and man to God or known as Tri Hita Karana philosophy. “I think it not hard to Bali to realize the green economy,” he said. Governor also explained the concept of Nyepi, where at the time all people of Bali did not commute. They stayed at home, committed introspection by limiting their daily activities to give nature a chance to rest. Just one day. “I think Nyepi is incomparable in the world because during Nyepi there was no flight, no transportation, no music, no one working, and no entertainment at cinema and so on. All of which were the way of the Balinese Hindus to respect nature,” explained the governor. The meeting was followed by the environment ministers from 38 countries, including Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, South Korea, Estonia, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Lesotho, the United States and Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, Governor Made Mangku Pastika received a special invitation to the forum and not as delegates. B N (BTN/015)

Ida Betara Turun Kabeh Ceremony at Besakih:

To Invoke Bliss and Keep away from Demonic Qualities

Mr. Paul Griffin:

“Nature of Bali is Fantastic”

On the full moon or Purnama Kedasa, Monday (Mar 29), Hindu devotees will again organize the Ida Betara Turun Kabeh ceremony at Penataran Agung Besakih Temple. As a matter of fact, this ceremony is part of the series which includes the Tawur Agung Kesanga exorcism rite held on the black moon or Tilem Caitra of the ninth month in the Balinese calendar, Monday (Mar 15).

aul Griffin had the opportunity to immortalize guests who got Incentive Tours for Goodyear agents throughout the UK. As a photographer and cameraman, of course he would perpetuate the 60 tourists during the whole programs they enjoy for a week in Bali. “I see the nature of Bali is so fantastic, however the weather today remains full of mystery. Suddenly, it rains heavily, while at other areas located very near the location is bright,” he told Bali Travel News recently. Therefore, he continued to change the filter on the lens of his camera, so the images recorded would not disappoint them when they were back to England. “However, when I capture the way they sailed toward the island of Lembongan, I got amazing pictures, because the weather was extremely friendly. Bali’s sunshine has helped me make the pictures good,” he said when completed to immortalize the UK Goodyear agents not long ago. Given, the images recorded during their vacation in Bali would be given to guests when participants of Incentive Tour came

Bali’s top Ogoh-ogoh (ST Dharma Yowana, Banjar Anggakasih, Sanur). Bali residents make ogoh-ogoh of butha kala or evil spirits like Kala Bang, Kala Ijo, Kala Dengen, Kala Lampah, Kala Ireng and various other forms typifying negative traits that should be neutralized so as not to disturb human life. Ogoh-ogoh of butha kala made is then offered to get caru pabiakalan, a ritual intended to neutralize, restore the properties of bhuta kala to its origin. The ritual is followed by ogoh-ogoh parade around the village streets and surrounding the catus pata (central cross roads) as a sacred symbol of the cyclical rotation of time heading for the Caka New Year. After the Ngarupuk procession, ogoh-ogoh is burnt. Read page 4; 5; 6;12.

back home to the UK. “This will become a wonderful memory for them, and they were probably going to ask other family and friends to trip back to Bali,” he added. B N (BTN/03)

he Tawur Agung cycle, which falls once a year, is called Tabuh (Tawur) Gentuh. If it comes once every 10 years when the Caka Year ends with 0 (rah windhu), it is called Panca Bali Krama, and when the cycle comes in 100 years it is called Eka Dasa Ludra. C12-02

“Then, after Tabuh Gentuh, fifteen days later, exactly on the full moon of Sasih Kedasa (Mar 29) – namely the first full moon of the Caka New Year – people hold ceremonies Ida Batara Turun Kabeh,” said an observer of religion and culture, Ida Bagus Gede Agastia, last Tuesday (Mar 9). He said, in the Ida Batara Turun Kabeh ceremony, the Hindus nedunin or inviting Ida Batara or deities at Pura Catur Dala (temples

of 4 directions) to descend to the Pura Besakih complex, consisting of Pura Kiduling Kerteg, Pura Ulun Kulkul and Pura Batu Madeg. At the Ida Batara Turun Kabeh ceremony, deities at Pura Catur Dala are invited to come to the center of Pura Penataran Agung Besakih, in accordance with the concept of padma kuncup or lotus buds. (Cont. on page 17)

GLOSSARY Betara: deity; Betara-betari: deities Eka Dasa Rudra: A large series of ceremonies, the purpose of which is to purify the universe; held once every 100 years, the climax takes place on the last day of a year that ends in two zeros in the saka calendar; last held in 1979, with its climatic day on March 2 Melasti also Melis: A procession to the sea or to a holy spring in which the village gods in their pratimas are carried to the source of water and ceremonially. Sprinkled with holy water; the ceremony is general purification of the village and it deities; melasti always occurs just before Nyepi (New Year’s Day), but it can be held at other times for unrelated ceremonies. Purificatory ritual by the seaside for sacred objects Purnama Kadasa: the 10th full moon in the Balinese calendar Purnamaning sasih kadasa: the 10th full moon in the Balinese calendar, Sasih means month Tawur: The word means, literally,” to pay” but is generally used to refer to a variety of bhuta yadnya ceremonies which feature a large caru or sacrifice for purification from the influences of evil spirits Tawur Agung: ritual procession which is conducted a day before Nyepi and routinely executed at the crossroad Tawur Kesanga: ritual at the end of the ninth Balinese month

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Indonesian Culinary still Needs Promoting I

ndonesia as a tourist destination of the world never lacks for appeal. Aside from culture and natural

beauty remaining to become superior, now Indonesia has a culinary potential with exceptional sales value.

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An expert staff of Minister of Culture and Tourism for the Economy and Science, Titin Sukarya, last Thursday (Mar 11) in the exhibition of Food, Hotel and Tourism (FHT) Bali 2010 at Hotel Westin said the traditional food of Indonesian would become a commodity in the world tourism sector. T h e archipelagic traditional cuisine amounting to hundreds or even thousands should begin to be used as attraction. The potential could be upgraded to business opportunities through increased skills and professionalism. “Traditional cuisine should be preserved, so the Indonesian culinary tourism can grow,” he said. The exhibition, he said, could become an excellent medium to raise the potential of domestic products such as food and traditional cuisine. “It should be noted, the best chef in the world today is the Balinese,” she explained. Head of Bali Government Tourism Office, Ida Bagus Kade Subhiksu represented Governor of Bali, Made M a n g k u P a s t i k a , declared his

Sport & Recreation

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A Triathlon and a Half in Bali

idea and recently worked out the details,” continued Strom. The MRA Bali International Triathlon was recently named one of the 100 best races around the world in the March 2010 issue of Triathlete magazine and one of the 10 best vacation triathlons in the world. Athletes participating in this year’s race, as in past races, will come from all over the world to take advantage of this unique destination race. While in Bali, they can partake of a wide range of activities, including scuba diving, elephant riding, white water river

rafting, parasailing, and jet skiing. Bali is famous for its spa properties, and athletes will be treated to free post-race massages by local Balinese therapists. Event questions and media inquiries can be directed to Brennan Lindner at by e-mailing him at brennan@genericevents.com, or by calling him at Generic Events in Los Angeles, California, USA at +011 310-260-7898. Andreas Kansil at Bali Discovery Tours in Bali can be contacted by e-mail at andreas@balidiscovery.com, or by telephone at +62-(0) 361-286283. (BTN/*)

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support to exhibitions such as the FHT Bali. “Bali relies on tourism as an economic powerhouse,” he said. The exhibition followed by 395 companies took place from March 11 through March 13, 2010. The event coincided with the ‘Salon Culinaire’ organized by

Bali Culinary Professionals. Within this great event, the chef and culinary artists participated in cooking and artistic class. B N (BTN/BB)

The organizers of the 4th Annual MRA Bali International Triathlon have announced that this year’s event will offer athletes an opportunity to participate in a sprint distance race. To be held on June 20, 2010, this year’s race will provide athletes the chance to race either an Olympic distance race, (1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike and 10 kilometer run), or a shorter Sprint distance race (500 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike and 5 kilometer run). Sprint distance athletes will begin in a separate wave, commencing within 30 minutes after the start of the main Olympic distance race. The shorter sprint distance will be open to both individual and 3-member team participation.

oth categories will feature trophies handcrafted by Bali’s renowned Jenggala Ceramics for each age group category winners, as well as a variety of other

fabulous prizes. As in past years, all athletes will receive special tshirts, finisher’s medals, and invitations to attend both a VIP prerace party a “high carbohydrate” pasta party catered by race sponsor

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Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay. The Four Seasons Resort and InterContinental Bali Resort - both located on Jimbaran Bay have combined forces as supporting sponsors of Bali’s only annual international triathlon event. “Our title sponsor, the MRA Group, suggested that we include a Sprint distance this year to increase participation by those athletes who may be attempting a triathlon for the first time, or who are more comfortable racing a shorter distance” said Robb Strom, one of the race organizers. “We loved the

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ski, wade board, dolphin-watching tours, fishing and snorkeling. Most tourists coming to Bali would feel that their holiday was not complete if they had not enjoyed one of these attractions,” he said. One of the important aspects of marine tourism, according to the Head of Badung Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Made Badra, are coral reefs. The coral reefs of Bali are part of the golden triangle with Bunaken (North Sulawesi) and Irian Jaya. To avoid damage to the coral reefs, the Badung government allocated a fund worth IDR 1.6 billion for their maintenance. As a result of this fund, the coral reefs in Badung are set to become even more attractive by 2015. B N

iving, as one of Bali’s marine tourism attractions, is being threatened due to the loss of attractiveness caused by the act of irresponsible middlemen or individual brokers. This is evident from the many complaints from its aficionados. This statement was made by the Head of Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, when describing the potential of marine tourism in the region, last Thursday (Mar 11). This event was opened by the Regent of Badung, represented by Assistant III, Made Wira Darmajaya. Present on the occasion were the Head of Badung Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, I Made Badra, Head of Badung Revenue Services IGAN Agung Alit and Spokesperson of Badung Regency Government I Gede Wijaya. According to Subawa, sales of diving packages in the South Badung region were fiercely competitive, driving individual brokers to sell the package far below its actual price. For example, the standard price per tank at USD 65 for 45 minutes for foreign tourists was sold at USD 30. As a consequence, the service of this package decreased from 45 minutes to some 10 minutes. Such activities, he said, could disrupt the image of tourism in general, and this could also be felt also by the surrounding communities. As such, the Badung Government Tourism Office would not keep silent – it responded by gathering the operators and making a deal. Diving packages had to be sold in accordance with the normal price, so the quality of service would not diminish. “Should there be any diving operator employing an individual broker, the operator has agreed to close the business,” he said. “Apart from diving, there are other marine tourism attractions currently favored by tourists such as parasailing, banana boat, flying fish, water

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Food & Beverage

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Rujak Buleleng:

Flavor of Assorted Fruits and Tubers

azing under hot weather may inspire you to get snack or something light to eat. Or even something that can

encourage the spirit of the day. How about tasting rujak? Rujak is assorted fresh fruits served with tamarind sauces. Here is a special

rujak known as Rujak Buleleng (a region in northern Bali) that can be easily found in downtown Denpasar. It combines various fruits and tubers having tasteless, sweet and sour flavor. Its ingredients consist of some slices of ripe guava (cubically), ripe mango, ambarella (kedondong), pineapple, cucumber, yam bean, sweet potato, and nearly ripe papaya (grated). Meanwhile, its spices are made from ½ tsp grilled shrimp paste, 1 tsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 1 red chili and salt (to taste). These spices are ground finely on stone mortar and added with some water until the sauce looks nice. Finally, mix all ingredients well and the sauces. Have a nice rujak while enjoy the holiday! B N (BTN/punia)

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Fruit Delicacy in Coconut Milk

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o Balinese people, biu batu or seedy banana is no more bizarre fruit. Actually, it is a versatile plant where ranging from its corm, false stem, leaf, blossom and fruit are often used. Though sweet, its ripe fruit is less delicious because of many seeds. However, it may be enjoyed by making it into a drink mixed with palm sugar and tamarind paste. Meanwhile, its young fruit is used for the mixture of tum (steamed chopped meat with complete spices) and lawar (chopped meat mixed with boiled vegetables served with complete spices). Here, the young seedy banana is enjoyed as vegetable in coconut milk. Ingredients: 6 pcs young seedy banana and 2 cup of coconut milk Spices: 4 cloves shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 2 small chilies, 1 red large chili, 1 slice turmeric, 1 slice kencur, ½ tsp coriander, 1tbsp cooking oil and ½ tsp salt, while MSG is optional. Others: 1 pc salam leaf, 1 tbsp of sliced large chili Method: · Slice thinly the seedy banana, cleanse and drain. Then, boil until cooked and take out. Again, cleanse to remove its sap and drain. Ultimately, press as good as possible so it nearly contain no water. · Grind all spices and stir-fry on the frying pan until fragrant. Put the coconut m i l k , ingredient, sliced large chili and salam leaf. Stir for a while and let them boil. Take out and it is now ready to serve. B N C12-119

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Melasti and Pakelem at Padanggalak:

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From The Editor Remain in the Ambience of the New Year

Bali Sure Knows How to Throw a Parade:

Reflections of a Westerner in Ogoh-Ogoh Land By Marcia Jaffe*) BALI — What an amazing culture. This island of rich ceremonies is like no other place on earth. It’s one thing to honor the end of the year with a BANG. But only in Bali — the Morning of the World — do you get an opportunity to watch giant demons and evil spirits be carried thru the streets, accompanied by gamelon clanging and chiming that could wake up the entire planet. And to think that this is all in preparation for a complete day of silence, celebrating the beginning of the new year. Being out in the streets of Ubud to witness this ritual, I was stunned by the enormous excitement and joy that was present everywhere. This is not a ritual taken lightly. All thru the early evening there were ogoh ogohs everywhere, and each village had been preparing their own version of evil spirits for weeks. Young and old alike had been up early in the morning and late at night preparing these ungodly 15foot high monsters. It has been absolutely amazing as a westerner to watch how villages gather together to create that which supports their ritualized beliefs. I can’t think of anything in America that comes close to this level of community participation. Xmas – no. Halloween, not even close! New Years eve, hardly. There are just no cultural or spiritual beliefs that pull our communities together in the way that Balinese culture exemplifies. What a lesson we can be learning by this wonderful culture. Everywhere in America we talk about how to build stronger community. We have community centers and cultural centers. Religious facilities and community-based education buildings. But where is the village mentality that brings people together because they share the same core

values and beliefs? Where is the sense of belonging to the “village” that allows people to be connected as one people? In America, we write about this lack of belonging, sell books and craft movies about it, and even go to conferences and workshops about the longing to belong. Authors make money and become famous for coining phrases about how to solve this American/western sink-hole. But in Bali, the people live collaboratively. They have community. They live into a sense of belonging to their village, their banjar and their culture. It is part of their every day routine, and you can see the results in how excited everyone has been in preparing for, and during the Ogoh Ogoh ceremony. Pure joy. Infectious laughter pouring out of the villages. Genuine pride for their unique versions of their village’s Ogoh Ogohs. There are few days that I am not learning from this brilliant, highly evolved culture. Even the evil spirits can be teachers. Sharing the demons releases them from eating holes in the culture. In fact, acknowledging demon-like energy provides a much healthier psychological community. Compare the small amount of violence and discontent in Bali to a non-Ogoh Ogoh culture that surpresses evil and instead releases evil-like feelings into movies, television, videos, resulting in huge violence in streets and communities. I vote for Ogoh Ogoh’s dancing thru the streets everywhere on the planet next year. And then, a full day of silence for the whole world. Just imagine what that might sound like!! Happy Nyepi and may all your Ogoh Ogoh’s be scarey and bright! B N

*) Founder/President Bali Institute for Global Renewal. Bali Institute for Global Renewal is the premiere learning center based in Ubud that weaves Balinese culture and indigenous wisdom into its leadership and experiential learning programs and immersion tours. More than 2,000 people from around the world have participated in these transformative experiences. Visit www.baliinstitute.org

Indonesia Forest Industry Succeeds With Conservation Where WWF Fails

ate last year the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere project approved a proposal developed by Indonesian pulp and paper group, APP and Sinar Mas, to create biosphere reserve in Riau, Indonesia. The Giam Siak Kecil – Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve (GSKBB) covers 178,000 hectares. This is the first time UNESCO has approved a biosphere project developed by a private company. The success of this project contrasts with WWF’s failed efforts to promote forest conservation in Sumatra. UNESCO biospheres are an imaginative concept where in selected regions, resources are pooled to support active conservation programs while at the same time local human and commercial activity continues. For years conservationists argued that people had to be removed if biodiversity was to be protected. Mainstream environmental groups now accept this is impracticable, but still struggle to develop effective programs. The GSK-BB reserve will cover “a peat land area in Sumatra featuring sustainable timber production and two wildlife reserves, which are home to the Sumatran tiger, elephant, tapir, and sun bear” and will be managed by a range of local government, non-governmental organisations, scientific community, environmental experts and the private sector. The recognition of a biosphere reserve has been the

culmination of 6 years of effort by Sinar Mas and partners to have the area conserved and recognised. The success in implementing this project contrasts with the failure of WWF to promote a conservation national park at Tesso Nilo in Sumatra. This concept has been the formal backbone of the WWF forestry campaign in Indonesia. It has not succeeded. Since the conservation area was declared in 2004 the area has been encroached and degraded by illegal loggers and miners. The reality is that WWF’s campaign focus in Indonesia is not conservation but restricting large scale commercial forestry which in Sumatra has contributed to one of the fastest rates of growth in Indonesia and generated jobs and prosperity. Despite its direct experience with the difficulty of dealing with illegal loggers in Tesso Nilo, (WWF will have discovered the reality that most of them are small holders ) it continues to accuse the large plantation companies who log with legal licences and practice sustainable forestry of being responsible for illegal logging. Questions need to be asked about just what WWF’s is aiming for? Perhaps donors have already done so. The gossip in Jakarta is that last year donor funding to WWF halved. B N

he atmosphere of the Caka New Year celebrated in Bali since last Monday (Mar 15) until Tuesday (Mar 16) was still felt around the Island of Bali. The way of Balinese celebrated the New Year was by ceasing all of their routine activities (traveling, working, eating, drinking and turning off all lights consumption/electricity for 24 hours). This method is quite unique. Perhaps, it is the only way remaining to survive in parts of the world if associated with how we honor the earth as the footing that should be maintained and preserved. For the Balinese, celebration of the New Year does not only pose the change of the time of the Caka Year 1931 to 1932, but all of them are associated with religious ceremonies. New Year’s Eve (Mar 15) was filled with a procession of Ogohogoh or papier mâché demon parade as a symbol to turn off all senses of greed and then on the next day Tuesday (Mar 16) was celebrated as the feast day of Nyepi or Day of Silence and stopped all activities of daily routines. Hopefully, you had memorable vacation in Bali! B N

To Prevent Disaster, to Build Natural Balance On Saniscara Kliwon Landep, Saturday (Mar 13), thousands of Hindu devotees solemnly performed the Melasti (purificatory) procession at Padanggalak Beach, Kesiman. Melasti is a series of Tawur Agung Kesanga and Nyepi of the Caka New Year 1932, symbolically cleanses the microcosm (body) and macrocosm (universe) and pleaded Tirtha Amertha (gift of life).

elasti procession on that day had been made since 04:00 am Local Time from the villages such as Peguyangan and Tembawu. Meanwhile, at the afternoon until late night, Padanggalak was thronged by devotees from Sumertha, Ujung, Pagan, Tonja and Kesiman performing Melasti procession, too. In addition, in the afternoon at the Padanggalak Beach was also conducted bhakti pakelem ceremony. This pakelem was

categorized into mapedudusan nyatur alit lan-nyatur rebah officiated by high priest Ida Pedanda Gde Oka Karang from Griya AgungTampakgangsul, Denpasar and Ida Pedanda Wayahan Gde Djelantik from Griya Buda Tegal, Celuk, Sukawati, Gianyar. At that time, it was held various sacred dances such as Rejang Dewa, day puppet shadow play taking the theme ‘Kunti Yajña’ presented by puppeteer AA Putri from Carangsari, Badung and Sidakarya mask. Present at the bhakti pakelem

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procession was the Assistant II of Bali Provincial Secretary I Ketut Wija representing the Governor of Bali and Assistant II of Denpasar City Secretary and a number of other officials. In the midst of the ceremony,

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considered popular among Indonesian especially among Balinese. This story described about the searching of amerta (holy water for eternal life) by the Goddesses and Denawa (devil giant). This estimed was based on the reliefs on the body of Meru which contained wayang relief, animal relief that were described running for the burning of a forest, and Goddesses relief as shown apparently from fire tongue surrounding it. From the time being, there was no much information about the wayang carving on the body of Meru 11 level. And Meru 9 level. The wayang character known carving on the body of Meru 9 level was only Twalen and Merdah, the servants of Pandawa family. This kind of relief was also found in Pejeng village, as the servant of

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At the ceremony, Ida Batara Turun Kabeh is offered with rituals like mapeselang and ayun widi, which previously was started with Melasti or the purification procession for ritual paraphernalia. The destination of Melasti is selected at the source of holy water nearby. In contrast to the ceremony Ida Batara Turun Kabeh, the 10year cycle (Panca Bali Krama), the destination of Melasti procession is decided on Batu Klotok Beach, Klungkung. What is the essence of the Ida Betara Turun Kabeh ceremony? According to Ida Bagus Agastia, on Tilem Kesanga, the sun, moon and earth were positioned in a straight line. The sun lies right above the equator, called wiswayana. At such a position, people perform a ceremony Tawur bhuta yajña, better known as Tawur Kesanga, one day before the Nyepi holiday. The Tawur ceremony is aimed at cleansing or nyomia the earth. Fifteen days after Tawur Kesanga, when the earth is sacred, namely on the full moon right on the tenth month of the Balinese calendar, people then organize the Ida Batara Turun Kabeh ceremony. On the first full moon of the Caka New Year, the moonlight is truly perfect. The moment is considered as subadewasa or an auspicious day to perform the Ida Batara Turun Kabeh ceremony. It is in this ceremony that devotees worship the manifestation of God as the source of light. In the ceremony

Governor of Bali represented by Ketut Wija was accompanied by the CEO of Bali Post Media Group Satria Naradha handed over a donation worth IDR 10 million and received by the committee of pakelem bhakti. Meanwhile, a number of temple priests in Denpasar and Badung respectively got donation in the form of holy bell. In relation to bhakti pakelem, it was also released some turtle hatchlings at Padanggalak Beach and various species of birds. In Badung M e a n w h i l e , thousands of customary villagers of the Abiansemal and Mengwi subdistrict carried out Melasti procession at Pererenan Beach, Mengwi, Badung, last Saturday (Mar 13). The Melasti was followed by at least 10 customary villages. Series of the Melasti was closed by pakelem ceremony. Customary villages performing

Melasti procession at Pererenan Beach among others were Pererenan, Tumbakbayuh, Anginan, Tangkep, Darmasaba, Sibang, Lukluk, Kapal, Sempidi and Abianbase. Implementation of Melasti was done in rotation from one customary village to another. Head of Pererenan Customary Village, Mengwi IGN Rai Tirtayusa accompanied by Head of Pererenan Administrative Village, I Ketut Sukrasan, said Pererenan Beach became one of the central performances of Melasti ceremony in Badung, especially in the two districts namely Mengwi and Abiansemal. Customary villagers began to crowd the beach area since last Friday (Mar 12) night. Kertha Desa or Advisory Council of Pererenan Customary Village, Mengwi, IGN Wiadnyana said there were changes in the implementation of the Melasti tradition. Previously, the ritual paraphernalia were carried on the shoulder, and the shoulder of the carrier turned red or swollen, but now a number of those paraphernalia were transported by wheeled train. B N (BTN/BP)

meditated Arjuna, it was presumable that this relief was from 16 th century. From the style of Wayang’s characters carving on Taman Sari temple and wayang painting in Kertha Gosa, it can be foreseeable that Taman Sari temple must be built in 16th century or in the early of 17th century. It was after the moving of the kingdom from Gelgel (Swecapura or Lingharsapura) to Klungkung (Semarapura). Based on an information, Taman Sari Temple experienced fatal damage in 19th century, that was when the Puputan Klungkung in 1908. This was a struggle from Klungkung King and all local people against Dutch Colonials. There was also another information declared that Taman Sari Temple was Klungkung Kingdom’s Temple functioning as place for Pemasupati (bestowal of magical power) for kingdom’s weapon. Therefore, the

anniversary of this temple was set on Tumpek Landep, which was, based on Hindu, a good day for honoring the weapon or war tools, even for honoring the scared heritage of the Kingdom. In the era of Klungkung Glory, Pemasupati of the weapon was held in this temple, which was preceded by the solder’s exercise directly ascertained by the King and the servants. This ceremony was tended to make the kingdom weapons having magical power so they can be more powerful and the solders became excellent and hard to defeat when sudden onset threatened them. Dutch’s onset by destroying Taman Sari Temple for instance, whereas this place was the center of magical power of the Kingdom, finally Klungkung Kingdom was defeated in Puputan Klungkung. Until this time, historically Taman Sari temple was the medium of sacred honoring for Klungkung Kings inherit. B N

devotees invoke bliss or vitality of life. This encourages the awareness of people that the nature of human self is the light of God (amretsya putra), expected to always develop the divine nature or divinity (daivi sampat) and keep the self away from demonic properties (asuri sampat.)

integral universal insight, the series of ceremonies also builds awareness of the human presence in the universe, and the human presence before the Almighty God. Hindu devotees, as taught in the Vedic scriptures, pay attention to the smallest environment up to the universe, namely watching the solar, stellar and terrestrial motion and position. When the sun and moon occur in an upright position or above the equator coinciding with the black moon or the Tilem Kesanga, the Hindus organize the bhuta yajña or the Tawur Kesanga exorcism rite. After implementing it, the Hindus enter into the Caka New Year by first conducting Brata Penyepian on the Nyepi festivity, consisting of tapa, brata, yoga and samadhi entering into the realm of emptiness and perfection. “At the time of the tenth full moon or Purnama Kedasa, devotees hold Ida Betara Turun Kabeh ceremony, to plead for welfare and holy light,” (BTN/BP) he said. B N

Bondage of Darkness “So, the essence of Tawur Kesanga or Pengrupukan is Bhuta Yajña, while Ida Betara Turun Kabeh is Deva Yajña,” he said. “Through the Ida Betara Turun Kabeh ceremony, people want to be free from the shackles of darkness, including the darkness of the mind,” said a former member of this Regional Representatives of the RI. As a matter of fact, this ceremony develops universal perspective (Brahmanda). Therefore, people directly feel the effects of the sun and moon on the earth and living life. However, spiritually it shows that Hinduism is beam-oriented (divine). Consequently, the word Deva comes from div, meaning light. The Hindu found themselves a divine man to further build the divine society, namely individuals and communities emanating the sacred light of God. Ethically, the Hindus want to eliminate the darkness or demonic qualities within the self (asuri sampat) and foster godlike qualities (daivi sampat). “This is the true foundation, being essential for human development and the Hindu civilization,” he said. In addition to developing an

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swimming or other activities. The safe zone for doing beach activities is between two red-yellow flags. Moreover, these beaches have been secured by lifeguards. So, any further information can be obtained from the attendants at the scene. Probably, other beautiful beaches beyond those destinations may not have lifeguards or flag signs. So, how to know about the safe zones? Simply ask to local residents nearby or fishermen who happen to be encountered. They are usually very familiar with daily tidal condition and the beach. If there is no sign of safety, never attempt to swim on the curved beaches because the streams at the area are usually hazardous as it becomes the encounter of two or more streams. As consequence, its hauling power is very strong. Local people call this stream as sawangan. Similar stream may happen due to encounter of stream with cape or long rock walls. Local people ordinarily suggested children not to swim around the area. Another thing needs paying attention is when having sightseeing near steep rock. Such location is good to take picture because the background is ocean or beautiful waves. Often, without being realized it is the time when the disaster comes, moreover it is the high tide. Sometimes, before taking picture or spreading oblation for melukat or purificatory rite, suddenly high waves surge. On that

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could make your holiday on the island really comfortable and secure. Anything can happen anytime and anywhere, not only on the beach. On that account, these are only reminders to anticipate any

inconveniences. Some are based on empirical experience of the writer as often played on the beach and captured fish at lower course. Let’s make the holiday on the beach always enjoyable! BTN (BTN/punia)

Ogoh-Ogoh on Pengrupukan Day “Butha Kala Amantukanen Kabeh” Monday (Mar 15), the Hindus performed ritual procession of the Tawur Agung Kesanga in the series of Nyepi Day welcoming the Caka New Year 1932. At the dusk, it was followed by the Pangerupukan procession. In such procession, devotees paraded ogoh-ogoh or papier mâché demon. What should be understood related to the ogohogoh in the Pangerupukan procession?

rocession of parading ogoh-ogoh is an expressive-creative procession of Hindu society in Bali in interpreting the Caka New Year celebration. Bali residents make ogoh-ogoh of butha kala or evil spirits like Kala Bang, Kala Ijo, Kala Dengen, Kala Lampah, Kala Ireng and various other forms typifying negative traits that should be neutralized so as not to disturb human life. Ogoh-ogoh of butha kala

made is then offered to get caru pabiakalan, a ritual intended to neutralize, restore the properties of bhuta kala to its origin. The ritual is followed by ogoh-ogoh parade around the village streets and surrounding the catus pata (central cross roads) as a sacred symbol of the cyclical rotation of time heading for the Caka New Year. After the Ngarupuk procession, ogoh-ogoh is burnt. Associated with Tawur Agung Kesanga exorcism rite and Ngarupuk ritual, procession of ogoh-ogoh contains two meanings expressing religious values and sacred space-time based on religious literature. Secondly, it is the creative work distributed through the expression of beauty and togetherness. Lecturer at Hindu University of Indonesia (UNHI) Denpasar, IB Suatama, said a series of Nyepi actually contained two concepts, namely ramya (noisy) and sunia (silent). At Tawur Agung Kesanga

or Pangerupukan it was expressed the concept of ramya (noisy), while on the Nyepi festivity was implemented the sunia (quiet) concept where devotees performed introspection. In relation to the concept of ramya, on Pangerupukan Day people parade ogoh-ogoh as a form of creative expression in interpreting the figure of butha kala. Bhuta means force and kala means time. On that account, people made ogoh-ogoh in the form of various butha kala, as a symbol of the turbulent forces. Such turbulent forces need neutralizing. Therefore, in the Tawur rites or pecaruan, the existing bhuta kala is neutralized or returned to their original places to engender harmony. After people express the concept of ramya, the neutralization of power, on the following day people perform introspection in quiet atmosphere (cont. on page 12)

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Ogoh-ogoh Parade DENPASAR - This is a very interesting spectacle. Hundreds of ogoh-ogoh were paraded through the downtown area of Bali Provincial Government, Denpasar. Artistic works of various forms were not only carried with bleganjur gamelan accompaniment, but also graced with beautiful dances pursuant to the theme of the story as featured. Thousands of people attended the annual event. Interestingly, there were also foreign tourists jostling to be able to watch the procession of Balinese culture. The ogoh-ogoh parade provided a positive appreciation to the customary village youth club, hamlet head and head of customary village as well as Pecalang security officer who swiftly escorted the ogoh-ogoh parade so that it could run safely and orderly. Ogoh-ogoh parade was held on Pengrupukan Day, last Monday (Mar 15), the day before Nyepi on the Caka New Year 1932. (BTN/015)

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DENPASAR - Denpasar City Government held a mass fogging throughout the City of Denpasar. Activities carried out simultaneously, last Friday (Mar 12) was intended to combat checkered mosquitoes (color, black and white striped) carrying the dengue virus. Spokesperson of Denpasar City Government Made Erwin Suryadarma said the mass fogging mobilized approximately 320 fogging machines existing in each village. Community was asked to participate in mosquito nest eradication with 3 actions, namely draining water reservoir regularly, burying used goods and closing water container. (BTN/015)

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Welcoming the Arrival of Barack Obama

MANGUPURA – The AIDS Management Commission (KPA) of Badung Regency in collaboration with the National Committee of Indonesian Youth (KNPI) of Badung regency held HIV/AIDS socialization in schools of Badung regency. These activities denoted the efforts to control the spread of HIV/AIDS infectious diseases among the people especially the students. The event attended by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Sudikerta who is also the Chairman of the KPA Badung organized the event in SMAN 1 Kuta, Wednesday (Mar 10). (BTN/015) MANGUPURA – By the visit of Barack Obama to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu in the series of his visit to Bali on March 21, Badung Regency with community leaders did a variety of preparations to welcome the President of the United States. It was begun with the meeting activities led in person by the Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung together with community leaders and figures of royal palace. Based on the meeting, it was agreed that Uluwatu tourist attraction needed more arrangement like cleaning, repairing the road access to temple and structuring the kecak stage area. Head of Pecatu Customary Village, I Wayan Sudiarta said his party would continue to improve the sanitation and safety by mobilizing Pecalang or customary village taskforce. (BTN/015)

Christian Beaulieu:

New Executive Chef in Melia Bali M

r. Jim Boyles, General Manager Meliã Bali, is pleased to announce the appointment of the resort’s French Executive Chef Christian Beaulieu as Food & Beverage Director, further strengthening its award-winning team and following its achievement as Best Hotel of 2009 in Bali’s hospitality industry. Christian Beaulieu, originally from Strasbourg, France, had broad-ranging culinary experience prior to joining Meliá Bali as the Executive Chef in 2008. A hotel school culinary graduate, he specialized in pastries, chocolates and confections. Mr. Beaulieu was Executive Chef at Meliá Palas Athenea for four years

Ngembak Geni, Tanah Lot Tourist Object Thronged by Visitors

and other five-star hotels in Mallorca, Spain, before joining the resorts’ culinary team. Working as a chef in numerous highly respected hotel restaurants in Spain, Germany and France further enhanced his culinary skills and contributed to the well-rounded chef he is today. Chef Beaulieu’s experience, passion for flavor, warm personality and leadership in management amply qualify him to represent Melia Bali’s Food & Beverage Department and its solid team of chefs following its performance as a market leader in Bali. As the newly appointed F&B Director, he oversees the management of the resort’s five restaurants, two lounges and three bars and all areas of kitchen

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ogoh parade, the next day, last Tuesday (Mar 16) Tanah Lot was really quiet because villagers observed Catur Brata Penyepian, namely abstain from undertaking worldly activities. These abstinences consisted of amati geni (no lighting fire); amati karya (no working); amati lelanguan (no entertainment); and amati lelungan (going nowhere).

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A New Sous Chef

anur Beach Hotel, Bali had appointed I Made Oka Wiranata as a new Sous Chef. Oka will work closely with the Executive Chef to provide the best quality cuisine and continue the superior guest service culture of Sanur Beach Hotel that strives for. Chef Oka comes with over ten years of experience in various restaurants with leading hotel chains. His specialty in

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Good Bye Mr. Oka DENPASAR - Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Oka, former Governor of Bali had been resting in peace. After heart pain he suffered, he finally breathed his last on March 7, 2010 at 11:53 pm Local Time at Sanglah Hospital. The picture above shows the Board of Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) of Bali Chapter who were making a visit of condolence to the funeral home. (BTN/015/Prastya)

January 2010, Foreign Tourist Reaches 493,000

I Made Oka Wiranata: Indonesian food is recognized and rewarded by Bali Salon Culinaire 2004 when he won a Gold Medal for the individual hot cooking for Indonesian Food Category. In 2006, Chef Oka also received a Bronze Medal for hot cooking team for Western Food Category. Chef Oka’s experience in managing kitchens in large outlets will be a huge advantage for Sanur Beach (BTN/014) Hotel, Bali. B N operations at the resort as well as ensuring a variety of quality cuisine products, served in the most authentic manner and at the best fare. He says, “Here in Melia Bali, every meal is an experience and each choice is superb”. A culinary experience at Meliã Bali brings together the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean with genuine Balinese hospitality. The five restaurants provide a tempting array of authentic dishes from around the world. A range of styles encompasses Mediterranean bistrostyle fine dining, traditional Balinese and Indonesian specialties, fresh seafood and grilled fare, authentic Japanese cuisine and a 24-hour international coffee shop. Christian Beaulieu will also oversee most meeting and incentive requirements including theme dinners, romantic dining experiences, weddings, exhibitions and conferences. He will help to create unforgettable moments with his dedicated and professional team. B N (BTN/*)

entral Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced that the number of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia in January 2010 reached 493,000 people or increased to 4.20 percent from January 2009 amounting to 473,200 people. “Meanwhile, if compared to December 2009, the number of foreign tourists in January 2010 dropped 21.17 percent. January was not the peak season of tourist to traveling to Indonesia or it remained a low season,” said the Head of BPS Bali, Rusman Heriawan, recently. According to BPS, the number of foreign tourists that came through the 19 main entrances in January 2010 rose to 4.64 percent over the same period in the previous year, namely from 439,900 people to 460,300 people. However, when compared to December 2009, foreign tourists that came through the 19 entrances dropped 19.68 percent. In the meantime, the number of foreign tourists to Bali through Ngurah Rai Airport in January 2010 rose 2.55 percent compared to January 2009. When compared to December 2009, the number of foreign tourists to Bali fell by 19.51 percent, from 221,600 to 178,400 people in January 2010. BPS also noted the level of room occupancy (TPK) of star hotels in 14 provinces in January 2010 reaching an average of 46.11 percent, or dropped 6.45 points compared to TPK of December 2009 for 52.56 per cent. TPK of star hotels in Bali in January 2010 fell 6.45 points compared to December 2009, namely from 59.66 percent to 53.21 percent. Meanwhile, the average length of stay of foreign visitors and domestic tourists in the starred hotels of 14 provinces during January 2010 was 2.08 days and rose 0.11 points compared to the situation in last December 2009. B N (BTN/BP)

Australian Tourists Visit to Bali Continues to Rise

apan’s position as the largest supplier of tourists to Bali over the past several years has gradually replaced by Australia. According to the Bali Chapter of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Australian tourists visiting Bali in January 2010 reached 44,412, substantially more than the 19,308 Japanese visitors during the same period. Meanwhile, Australian tourists increased to nearly 60 percent of the total foreign tourists visiting Bali, which totaled 179,273 people. “The Australian community still makes Bali a prime destination and second home, although a number of disturbing events frequently occur in Bali, such as the outbreak of rabies,” said the Head of BPS Bali, Ida Komang Wisnu, in Denpasar recently. Australia and Japan, according to Wisnu, were two countries which had contributed greatly to the growth of tourism in Bali. Indeed, those two countries represent the top two sources of tourists to Bali. “Other than a good bilateral relationship, the Australia-Indonesia relationship is getting steadier and has solider security; the convenience and public order will attract many tourists from Australia to have vacations in Bali,” he said. The large number of Australian tourists visiting Bali was also recognized by Ika Manuaba, Public Relation (PR) Manager of The Patra Bali Resort & Villas. It had an impact on the hotel occupancy rate reaching 70 percent. “The outbreak of rabies has not been proven to result in doubts to Australian tourists visiting Bali. Almost all rooms were occupied by Australian tourists that mostly came with families or partners, apart from groups of Asian tourists,” he said. The arrival of Australian tourists was ranked the first spending holiday in Bali, according to Ika, because of the efforts of Bali to maintain its stability and security, as well as the opening of new air transport routes. “I think, other than visiting Australians, tourist arrivals from some other countries will continue to grow as well. In their mind, a destination with beautiful nature and a cool atmosphere is a favorite place to spend holidays,” she said. B N (BTN/BB)

A Delightful Togetherness

egular meeting of Bali Hotel Public Relations & Marketing Communications Association (HHPB) recently took the theme “A Delightful Togetherness.” The meeting took place at Alila Villas Uluwatu, last Thursday (Mar 11) featuring Guest Speaker: Wisnu Wardana, Chief Editor of Bali Travel News presenting the subject matter on “Building an Everlasting Hotel Brand through the Corporate Social Responsibility Activity.” Wisnu Wardana appeared in the photograph when brought material about CSR (1), and received a gift from the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and the Westin (2); while photos 3 and 4: a relaxed atmosphere after a monthly (Photographs: courtesy of HHPB) meeting at Uluwatu. B N

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ne day after Nyepi of Caka New Year 1932, Wednesday (Mar 17) also known as Ngembak Geni, the Tanah Lot tourist object was crowded by visitors. Since the morning, a line of vehicles began to appear at the entrance to the objects relying on the magnificence of the sunset. Promptly at 11:00 am Local Time, the flows of vehicles mostly consiting of two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles) started to engulf the object. Such conditions caused some vehicles to be diverted to the reserve parking lot located in the south of the main object. According to Made Nuariartha, Assistant Operation Manager of the Tanah Lot Tourist Object, the reserve parking was intentionally provided by the management to anticipate the overcrowded number of visitors. The increase of tourist visit occured in the afternoon. In the meantime, thousands of tourists were doing various activities, ranging from just having a walk at location, ordering temporary tattoo, seeing sacred snake, invoking holy water, taking picture, shopping, having culinary tour, to lazing at café and restaurant while chatting with friends or their families. “The most awaited was the emergence of the amazing sunset being famouse worlwide,” he said. Meanwhile, bustling atmosphere also ensued on Pengrupukan Day, Monday (Mar 15) one day before Nyepi. Moreover, Beraban villagers paraded ogohogoh of various figures around Tanah Lot. Visitors could luxuruiated in a fresh entertainment that only could be encountered once a year. After the ogoh-

Pura Tanah Lot Pura Pakendungan Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah lot, offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian and Chinese food as well as seafood and European cuisine prepared by our experienced chef. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available a la carte or buffet style.

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Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities

Adi Bachmann Displays Statue in Ubud given because the arrangement of statues and the like in the exhibition represent the self, dreams, fears, and personal

experience. “I projected it in higher levels, from me to you, from me as an object to society or humanity,” said Bachmann who had made his

own record in the realm of modern sculptures in the world as in the exhibitions in Latvia, Germany, and (BTN/015) Crete in Greece. B N

Planting Trees DENPASAR - Plant Lovers Association (PPT) of Denpasar conducted a social activity of planting rare trees and ritual trees at a number of temples in Banyuwangi, East Java. Selected plants planted comprised such sandalwood, Gutta-percha, champak and rosewoods. These kinds of plants are needed to complement the ritual paraphernalia other than rare plants. This activity was led by Coach of PPT of Denpasar City, Mrs. Bintang Puspayoga. Previously, PPT of Denpasar City had a similar action in a number of temples in Bali such as Pengubengan, Tirta Empul, Er Jeruk, Sinunggal, Candi Narmada and so on. (BTN/015)

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An artist from Germany, Adi Bachmann, who has long resided on the Island of the Gods, will exhibit 40 of the 65 modern art sculptures. The art exhibition entitled “People et cetera” will be held at the Cultural Center of ARMA, Ubud next July. The statues of his work are mostly made of cement with a colorful blend of bright and very intense. “The sculptures on display are distinguished in terms of realm of ideas and forms,” he said.

achmann manied to a Balinese women, Komang Sarining, said, such modern sculpture exhibition was made possible because he admitted to make collaboration with the artist and owner of ARMA Cultural Center, Agung Rai. According to him, in the entire world within the past 15 years, sculpture and art product had been placed in the community with the identity of “Sculpture Park”. The

man-made statue in the natural environment presented an ancient theme “Man and Nature” and “Man versus Nature.” Furthermore, he said the sculptures could be found at parks in Australia, Swiss, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, and many other countries. “A lot of Visual Arts Museums also display these statues in their open space,” he said. In this exhibition, Adi Bachmann claimed he would present the statue as a single arrangement and groups, such as a snake dance, world ball put at the top of the pyramid, relaxing Buddha statue and penguin statues in original size and many others. There is also “Dreadful of Dreams Artist”” representing different periods and different geographic regions in the human civilization. There is also the arrangement of three women statues who give the impression of asking one another. He said, the name of the exhibition “People et cetera” was

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Denpasar Best Tax Payer 2009

Healthy Hiking

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DENPASAR – It was booming. Thousands of participants joined the healthy hiking at the Kertalangu Village, Denpasar. Participants consisted of community, community leaders and some city officials seemed pleased and happy. Participants were released by Head of Motivator Team of Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) of Denpasar City, Mrs. Selly Mantra. The route was surrounding the Kompyang Sujana Square Renon which is about 5 kilometers. Such healthy hiking was implemented on Sunday (Mar 7) to commemorate the 18th Anniversary of the City and Nyepi of Caka New Year 1932. (BTN/015)

DENPASAR – Hotel Sanur Beach Bali received the 2009 Tax Award for the Best Tax Payer for Star-rated Hotels in Denpasar Regency. Hotel Sanur Beach Bali which is located right on the sandy beach of Sanur and surrounded by 7 hectares of tropical garden, features 426 rooms and suites, 2 large pools and a choice of restaurants and bars. The hotel was honored by the Mayor of Denpasar for being the largest tax contributor in the category of best tax payer of hotel and restaurant. This program recognizes Hotel Sanur Beach Bali contribution to the community and government. With these contributions and others from major hotels, it is the tourism industries fervent hope that the infrastructure in Bali is improved continuously in order to attract more tourists to come and to return to Bali. (BTN/*/014)

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa: Spices It Up! NUSA DUA - Not shaken, not stirred, but crushed! One mojito for me, please! There’s arguably nothing better than to sip the Cuban-rooted cocktail in a hot sunny day in Bali . Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa introduces its new signature mojitos: Spiced Strawberry Mojito, Garden Mojito, and Royal Mojito. Became popular in the 1980’s, this cocktail has raced up the ranks and become a priority choice for those who want a glass of refreshment. Even James Bond ordered one in “Die Another Day” movie instead of his usual vodka martini. The imaginative F&B team in Nusa Dua Hotel & Spa has concocted three throat-teasing treats from mojito’s traditional recipe, all with premium Cuban rum. The leading cocktail is the Spiced Strawberry Mojito with fresh strawberry puree and a hint of cracked black pepper, served over crushed ice. The next one to try is the Garden Mojito with cucumber and fresh mint, topped with sparkling mineral water. For a touch of class, sip our Royal Mojito: the classic mojito topped with sparkling wine—the perfect drink for ladies. The mouthwatering nip is now available at both the Lobby Bar and Chess Bar of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa. At Chess, you can wine and dine under the tropical sky of Bali by the beachfront. Chess specializes in grilled seafood and meat, salads, and sandwiches. Served just in time for your delight. (BTN/*)

Asian Spirit Photo Exhibition at Harris Kuta Riverview:

Didier Exhibits Cultural Varieties of this Rich Archipelago 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

Located on the beachside of the famous Blue Ocean Beach, Double Six Club is the hippest and the best dance venue on the island with massive sound systems, tight but polite security and large car park. Double Six club is not only the most perfect place, it is also the most perfect way to party in Bali.

Didier (right) and GM of Harris Kuta Riverview at the press conference.

aily activities of Balinese people never separated from cultural nuances made Didier Leblon never miss them by immortalizing in every single photografhic shot. Didier was born in Rouen, France in October 1965 once worked at restaurant before he attended computer training that made him a computer graphic designer and photographer in 1995. Due to his favorite in traveling to Europe, North Africa and even in South America made his photographic instincts grow and in 1989 he began a trip to Southeast Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and even Indonesia by always carrying an argentic Nikon and his digital Canon. Didier always captured the beauty of the object he saw and put them on the computer. “In order to valorize my portraits, I am trying to share with open eyes and mind my taste for South-East Asia, my intention through my vision about the people who are just traveling

on earth. Meanwhile, the nature remains. Similarly, I want to show the ever smiling people of the Southeast Asia who seemed more interested spiritually by Western Materialism,” said Didier when met by Bali Travel News in his press conference at the Harris Kuta Riverview. In the exhibition entitled “Asian Spirit” taking place at Harris Kuta Riverview, Didier showed dozens of photographs of various objects, both the nuances of history, religion and cultural activities in the Southeast Asia. The works on display were mostly religious activities and traditional ceremonies in Bali and these made him come to tourism destination in Indonesia, especially Bali. “I will come back to this country and visit several islands where few tourists go and every time, I’m impressed by the gentleness and the sense of hospitality of the people, the charm of landscapes, the architectures, and the cultural varieties of this so rich archipelago,” added Didier. B N (BTN/014)

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Your guide to this island

WHERE TO GO . . .

Denpasar City Tour

Denpasar City Tour is a unique tour to visit Denpasar town with all its local society activities. Some other 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.

will feel that their shopping experience would be incomplete without going there 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 traditional

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 in 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 river, called Kumbasari Market because the local society

Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency

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.

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

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/*)

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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.

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.

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

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-

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI GIANYAR The Center of Art

ali is a bijou island, but the content of traditional values, arts, history and culture is not as small as the area. Artistic heritage, history and culture almost spread throughout the nine regencies and city existing on the Island of the Gods. The search on the heritage, arts and cultural relics of this time is to Yeh Pulu Relief. Relief of the ancient rock stone is located at the Bedulu (Bedahulu) Village, Blahbatuh Subdistrict, Gianyar Regency. Location to Tampaksiring and Kintamani is only about 40 minutes drive from Denpasar City.

Yeh Pulu Relief:

Description of Life in Bali Ancient Kingdom The entrance to the tourist attraction of holy water is not far from the main road east of Goa Gajah Temple, to the right, into the village street. Visitors should be careful because there are many road junctions without a clue heading for the object of Yeh Pulu Relief, or ask the way to local residents. The monument in the form of relief becoming the main attraction to tourists, especially foreign tourists, was discovered in 1925 by a courtier or Ubud Royal family. The name was taken from the barrel (or container of rice in the past) located at the central axis of purified water nestling in the west of the relief. The

word yeh in Balinese language means water and pulu means a barrel. The appeal of this monument is not only because of the uniqueness of relief sculpture immortalized on the rock stone wall of the hill, but also due to the spread of rice field view along the two-hundred-meters and the sound of clinking water on the left-right path to location is always neatly trimmed and maintained sustainably, emanating a natural beauty. With such a natural atmosphere, the clear and the sharpness of splashing water are always flowing along the trench making the ambience around this object really peaceful and enchanting. On that account, it is not mistaken if the niches (caves) in southern relief suspected as the hermitage of the last Balinese ancient King before the collapse of Bali to Majapahit administration in 1343. Relief with magical nuance and meaningful is 25 meters long and 2 meters high. Many researches conducted by experts from home and overseas to recognize the implicit meaning behind the wall relief of the rock cliffs on the hills. As consequence, it drove many commentaries and analysis to uncover the mystery behind the veil

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.

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. 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, travel 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 is 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. 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

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/*)

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of the true meaning of the relief. Overall, the theme of this story recounts the life in the forest atmosphere and daily life in the ancient kingdom of Bali. In addition to the Balinese classical carvings, this monument also has niches of Bedahulu Royal Hermitage before his death against the army of the Majapahit kingdom in 1343 AD. Yeh Pulu Relief poses one of the many historical classical monuments of Bali originating in ancient Bali

(14th century AD) retaining full knowledge of art, which until now is still sustainable and be cared by the members of Subak, as one of the classical organizations that in particular organizes farmers and manage all aspects of rice field cultivation. For tourists who would like to visit this object first should purchase admission ticket of the object, at IDR 6,000 for adult and IDR 3,000 for child. BTN (BTN/014)

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Bangli, the Only non-Coastal Regency on the Island Bangli, capital town of the regional government of Bangli, which is located precisely in the central part of Bali province, is the only one of the nine regencies in Bali that has no coastal areas. The mountainous area with its beautiful valleys and steep slopes give this northern part of the region its unique side. Mount Abang, the highest peak is about 2.152 meters above sea level. Kintamani, a worldwide renowned tourism resort is located in this northern part. In the southern part of this region, about 100 meters above sea level stretches a broad plain of mostly rice fields. Its geographic background shows its neighboring regions are the regional government of Buleleng in the north,

Klungkung and Karangasem in the east, Gianyar and Klungkung in the south and Badung and Gianyar to the west. Kehen Temple Pura Kehen is one of the most ancient temples in Bali. It is here that

three old bronze manuscripts were housed. The people around the village worship this temple. The ceremony takes place on Rabu Kliwon Shinta where Ngusabha ceremony is held once in every three-year period, which falls on Purnama Kelima around November. This temple is located on the southern slope of Bangli hill, about two kilometers from the town. It is really an historical temple worth visiting. It has a long flight of steps pointing down to the south. It can be reached by any mode of transport through a well kept shafted road, or a short walk from Bangli cultural hall (Sasana Budaya Bangli).

Penelokan Tourism Resort Penelokan (look-out point) is situated on the southern part of Batur Tengah Village, Kintamani district, about 23 kms from the Bangli town or 63 kms from Denpasar, capital city of Bali province. As well as its beautiful panoramic view, it also offers the beauty of Lake Batur with its crystal-clear water. Mountainous areas serve as the backdrop, combined with the unique graveyard and the Barong Brutuk of Trunyan village which cannot be found any where else in Bali. BTN Bangli Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613 Ph. (0366) 91537 C12-192

March 26 - April 15, 2010

March 26 - April 15, 2010 Your guide to this island

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Looking back at your activities Story Telling Competition

Philosophy of Ogoh-ogoh

GIANYAR – In the series of commemorating the 239th anniversary of the Gianyar City, the Indonesia Blind Union (Pertuni) of Gianyar Branch held a Balinese story telling contest. The participants consisted of the blinds (except the deaf and mute) throughout Gianyar Regency. I Ketut Parta, a blind and teacher at SDLB Gianyar said to raise funds his party organized a massage bazaar. (BTN/015)

Pangerupukan Night, last Monday (Mar 15) in Bali was crowded with ogoh-ogoh parade. Even, the ogoh-ogoh as the work of each hamlet has graced each hamlet hall of Denpasar since last month. Besides having a high philosophy, the ogoh-ogoh also poses an exciting attraction in artistic creativity of the Balinese.

A Visit to Sukawati Village GIANYAR - A total of 19 people consisting of 15 people from Mongolia and 4 people from the World Bank visited Sukawati Village, Gianyar. Sukawati was chosen as the destination of working visit because the village had the economic productivity in managing the village finances primarily for the interests of poor families. The delegation received by Gianyar Regent Dr. Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati. Leader of the company Miss Khashtseseg Adiya said her party was fascinated with the Gianyar Regency after hearing information that the regency was famous for its art cities having good economic growth and a very good management. (BTN/015)

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nevitably, the gamelan troupe of each village should practice to display the best creation. Similarly, it is intended to encourage the emergence of a sense of togetherness. It is impossible for the hamlet members to make and parade the ogoh-ogoh without unity. A cultural and art observer of Bali, Agung Raka, explained the use of symbols in the Hinduism was caused by human

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restrictedness to interpret things that are beyond their ability. Ogohogoh represents a symbol of bhuta kala or the earth (time-space). To express the earth in its form as butha kala (space and time) it is then provided an offering in the form of tawur, caru and the like. This is an expression of human

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gratitude for the mercy of God providing all human needs. Such expression is also delivered in the morning prayers when Balinese perform maprani worship, denoting an offering to all beings in the physical and spiritual realm. Lately, within the ranks of the youth, he said, the making of ogoh-ogoh along with various rituals was categorized into yajña or sacrifice. The point was to build balance between macrocosm and microcosm. On that account, carrying ogoh-ogoh was also called an effort to neutralize bhuta kala or to bring back the universe into original balance that has been disrupted by human activities. So, he suggested not wreaking vengeance at that time because it would bear the opposite meaning. He asserted the ogoh-ogoh in the form of bhuta kala or ogress and the like were the symbols of the earth (space/time). When the nature (earth) was not in harmonious condition, destruction would be encountered in this life. As Gung Raka said it was like we were facing grim and scary faces as illustrated in the figure of ogohogoh. BTN (BTN/BP)

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(sunia). Evaluate one’s self by reading ‘self-newspapers’ of the past a year, in the hope that what becoming a drawbacks in the life could be improved in the New Year. Comparable opinion was delivered by Head of Postgraduate Program of Religious Science and Culture of the Hindu University of Indonesia (UNHI), Wayan Buda Tama, that on the Pangerupukan Day the Hindus neutralize the strength of butha. In that context, Hindus describe butha kala as scary creatures. That’s why bad things in themselves such as selfishness, greed, anger and so forth were turned into a quiet and holy quality because spirituality can only be initiated through silence. Meanwhile, a lecturer of State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN Denpasar), I Made Surada, said the literary source (palm-leaf manuscript) on the making of

ogoh-ogoh was not found until these days. If referring to Sundarigama manuscript, its content related to the meaning of Pangerupukan saying amantukaken butakala kabeh, ogoh-ogoh processions in relation to Pangerupukan is attributable. Particularly, it was associated with the integrated Hindu teachings known as philosophy, ethics, ritual and tradition. In the tradition, there is creativity that can foster a sense of aesthetic satisfaction. Therefore, these days devotees always make ogoh-ogoh in relation to Pangerupukan Day Given, the ogoh-ogoh paraded is made into an arena by customary youth clubs to make mutual visit. After the parade, said Surada, ogoh-ogoh was then eliminated. Added Surada, the ogoh-ogoh made should take the shape of bhuta kala, if associated with the content of Sundarigama manuscript that in the Pangerupukan procession devotees neutralize the power of bhutakala

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- amantukaken bhuta kala kabeh and angunduraken sasab merana. Indeed, it is okay to make another figure that can attract public attention, but if it is associated with Pangerupukan, the ogoh-ogoh should be a figure of butha kala. If it is related to the bhuta yajña, there are nine gods abiding in the nine directions of the universe where each direction has a butha kala guardian. For example, the guardian of Lord Ishvara is called Bhuta Jenggetan in white color. So, in relation to the neutralization procession on Pangerupukan Day, the most appropriate figure of the ogohogoh is bhuta kala. Likewise, when carrying or parading the ogoh-ogoh, avoid drinking beverages that can be intoxicating. Do not let us try to restore or neutralize the bhuta kala, we even invite the bhuta. If this happens, our efforts to achieve harmony in relation to the concept of Tri Hita Karana, could not be achieved perfectly, he said. BTN (BTN/BP)

lmost three of every four passengers surveyed said they think overweight passengers should be required to purchase two seats on their flights. 21 percent of those surveyed believed airlines would be adding overweight passenger fees this year. More than 3,200 people were asked dozens of questions about their air travel preferences, on a range of topics from airline fees to in-flight Wi-Fi. The results revealed the latest gripes, quips and opinions of U.S. fliers. Below are the results: Lobbying for Legroom. Twenty-five percent of travelers said that limited legroom was one of their biggest gripes about air travel. When asked what airlines should offer to make the in-flight experience better, 30 percent lobbied for more legroom and 38 percent requested roomier seats. No More Fees Please. In the past year, nearly every major airline has either added or raised fees for amenities including checked baggage and in-flight services. It’s no surprise then that 25 percent of respondents consider airline fees to be their biggest complaint about air travel. Fifty-six percent of travelers said that checked baggage fees were the most annoying current airline fee, and 56 percent of respondents expect the overall cost of airline fees to rise in 2010. Travelers’ Airline Fee Forecast. When asked which fee travelers thought was most likely to be added or expanded by airlines in 2010, 31 percent responded with seat selection fees. Thirty-one percent also believed airlines would add peak date surcharges for additional top travel dates, such as holidays. Weighing in on the Size Issue. Seventy-four percent of respondents think passengers of size should be required to purchase tickets for two seats on their flights. Twenty-one percent of travelers think that airlines will add passenger of size fees in 2010. Wi-Fi in the Sky. Thirty percent of travelers said they would be more likely to book a flight on an aircraft with in-flight Wi-Fi than one without. Sixty-one percent of respondents said they would not be willing to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi access, and 27 percent said they would be willing to pay $5 or less for the service. Inappropriate in the Air. Fortyfive percent of travelers said they would do nothing if the person

sitting next to them on their flight were accessing inappropriate content on their computer using inflight Wi-Fi. Twenty-seven percent said they would alert a flight attendant, 22 percent would ask their seatmate to close the inappropriate content, and six percent would file a complaint with the airline. Carry-On Commotion. With the rise of checked baggage fees, 58 percent of respondents said they always or often carry on their bag to avoid extra charges, possibly adding to cramped overhead bins. This is perhaps why 62 percent of travelers said they would put their carry-on bag above someone else’s row if their own overhead space were already filled. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said that each seat on a plane should have assigned space in the overhead compartment, even if it meant carry-on bags had to be smaller. Full Body Scanners at Security Okay by Travelers. When it comes to the newest addition to airport security, 79 percent of travelers said they are comfortable with U.S. airports using full body scanners that can see through clothes. Fliers Don’t Mind Small Talk and Prefer Female Seatmates. When it comes to socializing with strangers on a plane, 73 percent of travelers said a little small talk with seatmates is fine, but that they prefer to keep to themselves for most of the flight. Twelve percent of travelers would rather not socialize at all during their flights. While 65 percent of respondents have no preference in terms of the gender of their seatmate, for those that do, 87 percent prefer to sit next to a woman. Aisle Trumps Window for Preferred Seat. When asked to choose their favorite seat on a plane, 52 percent of fliers prefer the aisle, while 44 percent favor the window. Thirty-three percent of respondents request seats in the exit row on their flights and 13 percent ask for bulkhead seats. Airport Annoyances. Thirtynine percent of travelers cite long security lines as the most annoying part of being at an airport. Closely following were high prices for food at 19 percent and not enough seating in the boarding area at 14 percent. Ninety-five percent of respondents think there should be a price limit on bottled water postsecurity at the airport, since security checkpoints require passengers to leave larger bottles behind. BTN (Thomas Steinmetz / http://www.eturbonews.com

Jalan S. Parman Niti Mandala Renon, Phone : (0361) 222387, Fax. : (0361) 226313, Denpasar – Bali 80235

Preventive Measures of A-H1N1 or Swine Flue The transmission of illness’ viruses spreading out to a number of countries on earth should be considered as the impact of life pattern in globalization era. It is indicated by the more intensive international interaction and virtually borderless communication mobility. As consequence, it has brought us into contact with the avian influenza (AI) case, Hong Kong flu and the latest swine flu or better known as New A-Influenza (H1N1).

s one of the world tourist destinations, Bali is impossible to avoid the impact of virus originating from Mexican region. Every single venture has been taken on the entry of swine flu viruses to Bali such as by socialization of vulnerability, preparation of prompt action at Sanglah Hospital, and early detection at Ngurah Rai Airport. Here are a number of facts regarding to swine flu:

● An Australian, Mr. G.C. (12), visited Bali on last June 19, in the same flight as patient Mrs. B.M. On June 23, he went to private clinic healthcare in Denpasar with symptoms like poor condition, cough, having a cold, and at the end, he was directly referred to Sanglah Hospital.

● It was reported that the Case of New A Influenza (H1N1) to have transpired in the countries neighboring to Indonesia and other Asian regions such as Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and so forth.

● Up to June 29, the case has been reported by 112 countries with the total sufferers of 59,814 with 263 death and case fatality rate (CFR) coming to 0.4 percent.

● World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on June 11 concerning with the upsurge of phase (pandemic) posing the highest phase.

A (H1N1) Cases in Bali: ● An English, Mrs. B.M (22), living in Australia visited Bali on last June

19. On June 20, she got fever and had a cough. On the following day, she had a medical care at hospital by bringing Health Alert Card issued by Ngurah Rai Airport. At that time, she was directly referred to Sanglah Hospital. Overall, her condition was declared good and she was permitted to go home. ● An Australian, Mr. J.A. (10), visited Bali on June 19, was in the same flight as the two suspects mentioned above. On June 25, he got medical care at hotel clinic with symptom like fever. Ultimately, she was directly referred to Sanglah Hospital as well. ● An Australian, Ms. T.M. (14), visited Bali too on last June 19 and in the same flight as the three cases above. On June 25, she had medical treatment at hotel clinic with showing the fever symptom. Similarly, she was directly referred to Sanglah Hospital. For preventive and curative measures, related authorities kept on improving the activities of prominent medical treatment services mainly at Referred Hospital (Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar; Tabanan Hospital; and Sanjiwani Hospital, Gianyar). Other measures taken were also improving the networks between the Bali Office of Health Services with Health Office at the Airport, Laboratory (BLK

WHERE TO GO . . .

Tabanan Regency TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

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

Denpasar, Sanglah Hospital Laboratory and Biomol Laboratory of Udayana University) and raising the logistic preparedness and the capability of human resources. It has been socialized to the community that the New A Influenza (H1N1) is transmitted by virtue of straight contact of human-to-human through cough, sneeze or items that once got in touched with sufferer(s). These days, most cases are categorized into the light ones and they can recover well. Preventive Measures: Related authorities of Bali Province have performed a number of preventive endeavors like as follows: ● Improving the preparedness throughout the apparatus of health authorities by sending prompt alertness letter and forwarding Circular Letter of Minister of Health Services and Directorate General of Disease Control & Environmental Sanitation (P2PL) on the alertness of facing the pandemic of

WHERE TO GO . . .

New A Influenza (H1N1) of Phase 6. - To improve the communication, information and education for community through press conference, talk show on TV, poster and leaflet dispersing. ● General Public can contact the Alertness Post at 0361-780 5498. - Always attempt to wash hands by flowing water and soap and then dry your hands by tissue or clean towel. - Apply the proper ethics of coughing and sneezing. - When feeling sick with symptom like influenza, use masker and never get in touch with other family members and rush to contact health officer. - Avoid travelling or going out while you are sick. - Indonesian Government has been ready in the handling of New A Influenza (H1N1). BTN

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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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

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (January 2010) 45000 40000

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

30000

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

15000

25000

Honorary Consul of The Slovak Republic Jl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118 Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com Honorary Consule of Republic of Poland Jl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta Bali Ph. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006 DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

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

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

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

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

Denpasar

Gianyar

SEA 0.5 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75

WAVES - 1.75 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 1.75 - 1.75 - 2.0

181

201

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

Lake Batur

146 33

Legian

106

139 89

112

101 Lovina

102 79

Goa Lawah

100 125

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Klungkung

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

120000

141 46

Sanur

100000

110

119

105 88

110

Singaraja

103

105 33

124 54

118

100

157 6

106 36

Ubud

101

103 31

165 52

166

120 18

109

80000 60000 40000

Cultural Heritage By I Made Sutaba

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This is a part of a continuing series of articles on Bali’s Heritage (Editor)

10. Taman Sari Temple This temple is located at Senguan village, Klungkung, and can be visited easily by using every kind of vehicle; about 45 km to the west of Denpasar city, passing through Gianyar city and Semarapura only spent few minutes to the south east by going across the quite village street. While entering Semarapura city, visitors will pass Puri Klungkung (on the left side of the road), the Palace of Klungkung Royals who had their glories in the past. After arriving in the center of Semarapura city, at one of crossroad (catus patha), namely in the corner of this cross-road (on the right side), there are two historical building namely Kertha Gosa which functioned as royal court and the king’s position as the judge accompanied by the priest as the counselor and another judge. The ceil of this building was decorated by Kamasan-styled wayang painting ( traditional wayang painting) loaded Ni Diah Tantri Story, Bhima Swarga, Adi Parwa, and Palelindon story. The second building is Taman Gili, fetching by a pond used as place for the king and family having chat every day. Quite the same with Kertha Gosa, ceiling of this building was also

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008 DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

Taman Sari Temple

100000

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer)

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

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

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(March 26 - April 15, 2010)

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

Candidasa

200000

SEA WAVES FORECAST AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

250000

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

Besakih

TOTAL : 2.229.945

140000

5000

Bangli

160000

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

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

TOTAL : 168.923

20000

10000

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

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

44.366 19.282 15.846 10.487 10.239 9.122

20000

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

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

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA TAIWAN SOUTH OF KOREA RUSIA

35000

180000

2010

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

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

2009

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

182.556

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

163.531

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

208.185

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

210.935

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

224.236

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

222.441

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

190.617

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

181.983

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

179.879

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

161.169

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

28th Temple Festival at: - Pr. Alas Harum Br. Tegal Kepuh, Kaba-kaba, Tabanan 29th Temple Festival at: - Pr. Batu Madeg Besakih - Pr. Penataran Agung Pinatih Br. Saba, Penatih - Pr. Penataran Saggem Ds. Sidemen, Karangasem - Pr. Batur Kalanganyar, Bangli - Pr. Masceti Ds. Pejengaji Tegallalang - Pr. Dalem Ds. Tangsub, Sukawati - Pr. Penambangan Badung - Pr. Desa Ds. Singakerta, Ubud - Pr. Pasek Gelgel Tatar Ds. Kukuh, Marga Tabanan - Pr. Gaduh Ds. Ketapian, Sumerta Denpasar - Pr. Pasek Bendesa Batur Ds. Tuakilang , Tabanan - Pr. Pasek Agung Ds. Tagtag Kelod, Peguyangan Denpasar - Pr. Pasek Bandesa Br. Tonja, Denpasar - Pr. Pasek Gelgel Ds. Angseri Baturiti - Pr. PAsek Bale Agung Subamia Ds. Beraban - Pr. Agung Jagatnatha Denpasar - Pr. Segara Giri Kencana Gili Menjangan Ds. Gerokgak, Buleleng 31st Temple Festival at: - Pr. Catur Bhuwana Ds. Sanding Tampaksiring 1st Temple Festival at: - Pr. Paninjoan Besakih - Pr. Dalem Tenggaling Ds. Blahbatuh, Gianyar 7th Temple Festival at: - Pr. Pasek Gelgel Ds. Kukuh, Marga Tabanan - Pr. Pasek Gelgel Ds. Mambang, Selemadeng Tabanan - Pr. Puseh Desa Ds. Guwang, Sukawati - Mr. Pangeran Tangkas Kori Agung jeroan Sading - Mr. Alas Harum, Batur Kintamani - Pr. Alas Angker, Munduk, Buleleng 12th Temple festival at: - Pr. Gelap Besakih 13th Tilem Sasih Kadasa Temple festival at: - Pr. Pucak Tinggan Ds. Angseri, Baturiti Tabanan - Pr. Kawitan Luhur Bhujangga Ds. Canggu, Kuta - Pr. Kawitan Kayu Selem Tampur Hyang Ds. Batur, Kintamani 14th Temple festival at: - Pr. Jati Ds. Batur, Bangli - Mr. Pase Gaduh Ds. Kayubihi, Bangli

168.923

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

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

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

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

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Hunting the Traces of Ancient Balinese Culture (5) decorated by Kamasan wayang painting telling the story of Sutasoma, Brayut, and Palelindon. These two historical building tracing from the glory of Klungkung kingdom turned out to be attractive for the visitors, especially the building architecture, the special Kamasan paintings and dressing statues. Besides showing Bali’s character, these statues also showed the influences of West Country and China. On the west of Kertha Gosa and Taman Gili, there was a struggling monument of Klungkung. When arriving in front of Taman Sari Temple, this temple turned out that it is in the opposite with Segening temple on the north and Penataran temple on the south. Actually, these three temples have beautiful natural view and it was clear that there were green mountains standing there. And since the beginning of the century had give a sanctified spirit toward the temples which then became a worship place of Klungkung Kings and the local society. This kind of thing will be proved when the society come together to have prayer for their safety. The first or the oldest information about Taman Sari Temple was written by P.A.J Moojen with his book Kunst op Bali, inleidende Studie tot de Bouwkunst published on the year of 1926. On his valuable book, in special way he explained about De Kunst van KloengKloeng, especially about Taman Sari Temple including five photos showing the Meru (the tip of the temple considered as roof and commonly formed in stairs) still standing steadily as the witness of

the trace of Klungkung history (1926 : 147-148; pl. CLXXX; CLXXXIII-CLXXXIV; CLXXXVICLXXXVIII). After Moojen writing, this temple apparently was not in good condition, it experienced some heavy corruptness and was realized when I Made Kanta, the head of cultural division of the regency cultural and education department in the year of 1970 found this temple again. Besides the damage of the roof and the building structure, the temple had been covered already by, these crab grass and the research, archeological excavation and so on. Recognizing the temple situation, I Made Sutaba, the head of fossil Asylum and Ancient of Bali in Gianyar cooperated with Fossil and Ancient Directorate, Jakarta, conducted a research and archeological excavation intensively since 1976 involving archeological experts and technical employee who had been experienced in ancient building restoration. Based on the Moojan report, local traditional resources and archeological research report of pond mark, body part of the Meru 11 level, meru 9 level, and the foundation of Kori Agung, so the restoration of Taman Sari temple was conducted through Restoration and preservation of Bali’s historical inheritance Project since 1977/ 1978 until 1981/1982. This restoration succeeded to finish the restoration of Meru 11 level, Meru 9 level, Kori Agung, and Piyasan. Thus, Taman Sari Temple as the witness of Klungkung Kingdom Glory had been restored, so it can function as sacred worship medium

as it was before. Based on restoration result, it can be known clearly that the body part of Meru level 11 was decorated with some wayang relief, stars relief, etc. Besides on the part Meru’s body, there was a trace formed medallion carving showing that yore, this decoration contained porcelain plates, and now they were disappeared (They could be damaged or lost), except a small part of them was still on its original place. This Meru’s body was decorated by a dragon statue which winding on it, and the head and tail were in the entrance of Meru’s chamber. Between the head and the tail, there was a turtle. Another decoration was the simbar on every building corner. The bridge connecting Piyasan and Meru 11 level was catching the attention of the visitors. Quite the same with Meru 11 level, Meru 9 level left only the body behind, while the upper building construction and the roof had been dissolved. The decoration on the Meru’s body is not different with the one on the Meru’s 11 level; it was Wayang reliefs which were still in good condition. There were also simbar decoration combined with wayang relief and medallion without any porcelain plates. Meanwhile, The Kori Agung which was only foundation part left had star decoration and relief, but incomplete. I must be lost or destroyed by disaster. It is important that Taman Sari Temple had temple sanctity guidance, as what local people said, that is guiding every corner of the pond and every corner of The Meru. They were shown in hard characters and

in the form of giants with circle eyes goggles, fearing, and bring weapon. According to archeological research, it was turned out that Taman Sari Temple was an important ancient omission, because it was shown the cultural connection with east java, especially in the era of Majapahit kingdom. It was proved from the medallion decoration with porcelain plates (commonly mentioned as Majapahit medallion decoration) and wayang relief. As known before, wayang relief was found in Jalatunda (11 A.D), in Candi Jago (13 A.D), Candi Tigawangi (11 A.D), and Candi Penataran (14 A.D). The relationship between Bali and Java had been intertwined since 11 A.D, when the king of java was Erlangga and the king of Bali was his brother, sons of Mahendradatta and Udayana. Even though, JavaBali’s relationship was taking place stripper, but local wisdom of Balinese was succeeded creating art works with local patter, as can be seen in the forms of the wayang pattern and medallion in Taman Sari Temple which had similarity with wayang Kamasan styled painting in Kertha Gosa. Catching the visitor’s attentions was Meru 11 level decorated with dragon and turtle statue surrounded by pond and relief adorned the body of Meru, therefore it can be guessed that the construction of this Meru was inspired by philosophy of Samudramanthana story taken from Adiparwa, that was the first part of Mahabharata which was (Cont. on page 17)

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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

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (January 2010) 45000 40000

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

30000

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

15000

25000

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006 DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

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

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

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

Denpasar

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SEA 0.5 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75

WAVES - 1.75 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 1.75 - 1.75 - 2.0

181

201

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

Lake Batur

146 33

Legian

106

139 89

112

101 Lovina

102 79

Goa Lawah

100 125

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Klungkung

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

120000

141 46

Sanur

100000

110

119

105 88

110

Singaraja

103

105 33

124 54

118

100

157 6

106 36

Ubud

101

103 31

165 52

166

120 18

109

80000 60000 40000

Cultural Heritage By I Made Sutaba

50000 0

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ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008 DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

Taman Sari Temple

100000

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer)

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

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

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

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200000

SEA WAVES FORECAST AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

250000

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

Besakih

TOTAL : 2.229.945

140000

5000

Bangli

160000

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

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

TOTAL : 168.923

20000

10000

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

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

44.366 19.282 15.846 10.487 10.239 9.122

20000

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

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

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA TAIWAN SOUTH OF KOREA RUSIA

35000

180000

2010

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

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

2009

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

182.556

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

163.531

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

208.185

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

210.935

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

224.236

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

222.441

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

190.617

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

181.983

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

179.879

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

161.169

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

168.923

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

164.643

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

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

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Looking back at your activities Story Telling Competition

Philosophy of Ogoh-ogoh

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PEMERINTAH PROVINSI BALI DINAS PARIWISATA (BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE) http//:www.tourism.baliprov.go.id e-mail: infotourism@baliprov.go.id

Jalan S. Parman Niti Mandala Renon, Phone : (0361) 222387, Fax. : (0361) 226313, Denpasar – Bali 80235

● Up to June 29, the case has been reported by 112 countries with the total sufferers of 59,814 with 263 death and case fatality rate (CFR) coming to 0.4 percent.

● World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on June 11 concerning with the upsurge of phase (pandemic) posing the highest phase.

A (H1N1) Cases in Bali: ● An English, Mrs. B.M (22), living in Australia visited Bali on last June

WHERE TO GO . . .

Tabanan Regency TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

WHERE TO GO . . .

Klungkung, the Smallest Regency on the Island

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

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Denpasar City Tour

DENPASAR In the City

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.

Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

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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

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-

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI GIANYAR The Center of Art

Yeh Pulu Relief:

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Klungkung and Karangasem in the east, Gianyar and Klungkung in the south and Badung and Gianyar to the west. Kehen Temple Pura Kehen is one of the most ancient temples in Bali. It is here that

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Adi Bachmann Displays Statue in Ubud given because the arrangement of statues and the like in the exhibition represent the self, dreams, fears, and personal

experience. “I projected it in higher levels, from me to you, from me as an object to society or humanity,” said Bachmann who had made his

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

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Puri Sading Hotel The Suite Cottages and Restaurant

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account, please always attempt to estimate the safest location to do so. Then, try not to turn your back to the waves as any time they may sweep. Hopefully, the light tips above

could make your holiday on the island really comfortable and secure. Anything can happen anytime and anywhere, not only on the beach. On that account, these are only reminders to anticipate any

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From The Editor Remain in the Ambience of the New Year

Bali Sure Knows How to Throw a Parade:

Indonesia Forest Industry Succeeds With Conservation Where WWF Fails

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Rujak Buleleng:

Flavor of Assorted Fruits and Tubers

azing under hot weather may inspire you to get snack or something light to eat. Or even something that can

encourage the spirit of the day. How about tasting rujak? Rujak is assorted fresh fruits served with tamarind sauces. Here is a special

Fruit Delicacy in Coconut Milk

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