Bali Travel News Vol. XII No. 07 by Bali Travel News

March 12 - 25, 2010

Rp 5000

Your guide to this island

Vol. XII No. 7

THIS

ISSUE

Food & Beverage Balinese Life Looking Back at Your Activities Consulates in Bali Gallery Sport & Recreations Our Guest

http://www.bali-travelnews.com

3 5 6 10 15 19 20

SUPL SIDE

8 March 12 - 25, 2010

Rp 5000

Your guide to this island

Vol. XII No. 7

LEME

S G E P A

http://www.bali-travelnews.com

Image Supplement Pages 1 to 8

Page 20

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.

Mr. & Mrs. Tampoe:

“Sad if Returning to Their Home Country”

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

nique culture, friendly people and enchanting nature are undeniable to the couple from kangaroo country, Australia. Even though they admitted to have visited Bali many times since 1997, but the word ‘boredom’ never came across to their minds. “We love Bali. It is a wonderful destination that never made us bored,” they

Mrs. Haddy Jallow Guisse

“First but Very Impressed”

“

Bali is very nice and a warm island to visit.” This is the first phrase she coined. Haddy Jallow Guisse is a citizen of Gambia who came to Bali for the very first time in the series of UNEP’s

activities taking place in Bali. Although for the first time she set foot in Bali, she immediately fell in love with the island being famous for its nickname as the Island of the Gods. “This is my first chance to pay a visit to Bali. But, I love Bali very much,” he said. The uniqueness of Balinese culture, peace and friendly people made her like Bali so much. Even, just a few days in Bali she was very interested to enjoy local foods and products owned by Bali. “I have just tasted the snake fruits natively growing in Bali. It was very sweet and I plan to take it home,” she said. Furthermore, she said that as a tourist destination Bali was very interesting to visit. This woman hoped that during the holiday season arrived she could vacation in Bali with her husband and child as well. “Although for the first time, but I immediately fell in love and want to come back at another time. I certainly do not want to be alone but with my family,” she said. B N (BTN/008)

C. 126

Indonesia Achieves UNEP Award Indonesia achieved the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Award for its success to promoting marine management and potential sources of marine life.

he award was handed over by Executive Director of UNEP, Achim Steiner, to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono before the delegates of the 11 th Special Session of the Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Wednesday (Feb 24). Against the award, President Yudhoyono on behalf of the people of Indonesia expressed his gratitude. “I sincerely thank you for this gift. Of course, this award is not just intended for government, but for all Indonesian people,” he said as he got applause from about 1,000 delegates in attendance.

President Yudhoyono hoped the award would encourage the government and people of Indonesia to manage the sea better. In his speech, President Yudhoyono said the temperature rise within the past 12 years has resulted in rising the sea levels. In the marine sector, it has resulted in damage to coral reefs that were getting more serious and more fish

TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI

“

I would say watching the sunset in tropical surroundings feels very special and you can do it every day,” said Michael Tass when Bali Travel News asked him “Do you have special

stocks were depleted due to excessive exploitation of the sea. Damage to the sea in the world also had an impact on the economic disruption. “In 2008, there was a loss of USD 50 billion. As a result, it has been increasingly difficult to diminish poverty level and thus could not achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),” said Yudhoyono.

Yudhoyono said that, Indonesia and the countries belonging to the Coral Triangle namely Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, East Timor and the Solomon Islands had committed to protect the marine wealth and ensure the management of marine resources for taking advantage for the sake of people’s welfare without damaging the marine

ecosystems. To the delegates, Yudhoyono pointed out, the year 2010 proclaimed as the year of UN biodiversity might be realized in real action minimizing the extinction rate of biodiversity. “Commitment must be greater than the current agreement,” he said. B N (BTN/*)

Bali Clean and Green

Potential of Bali as a tourist destination is no longer indisputable. The uniqueness of arts and culture along with its nature indeed inspired many tourists to visit. It is this attraction that had been enjoyed by hundreds of friendly country delegates while visiting the exhibition booth of the Bali Provincial Government at the United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) 2010.

Feels Very Special of Watching Sunset moment here in Bali?” Michael who came from Australia (his address: Biloela Place, Gymea Bay Sydney 2227 Australia; mtass@qantas.com.au) very happy to stay at Patra Jasa Hotel. “I like the hotel because it is low rise buildings, in large landscaped surroundings. The staff is very friendly and helpful According to Michael who has been 10 times to Bali, sometimes business, sometimes pleasure find it relaxing and picturesque and the locals are friendly “Do you think Bali is safe place for traveling? Why?”. “The world has changed and our safety is always in my mind. But I still feel safe here and when I look around at the locals they look happy and safe.” He also added the Balinese people, absolutely warm and kind. The people add to the feel of Bali, and he find Bali is more relaxation here in Bali. But one thing, he really don’t like in Bali is the road system and traffic, rubbish in the water and streets. B N (BTN/*)

The Indonesian President, SBY, officially opens the UN Conference here in Bali.

Michael Tass:

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.

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.

said when met on vacation at the Laguna Hotel, Nusa Dua. Not only enjoying the holiday together, this couple and family were invited to feel the comfort they went through. “Friendly people, the weather (warm and wet is good!), good food, good scenery and everything we desire we can get here in Bali,” they commented proudly. On the other hand, they claimed to be very comfortable among Balinese society. Welcome, spoilt, happy, contented and relaxed were the feelings they perceived whilst in Bali. Moreover, the spiritual nuances of Balinese life were very strong and convenient to feel. “We felt at home when luxuriating in holiday in Bali. In fact, we used to cry when our vacation in Bali has been completed,” they observed. One of their messages to the public, “Never feel your life is complete before you can enjoy an impressive vacation in Bali,” they added smilingly. B N (BTN/008)

City, private sector, NGOs, and the entire community of Bali, with all efforts to make Bali a clean, healthy, beautiful, green and sustainable for generations today and in years to come. In this exhibition activity, visitors could also see a variety of activities of Bali communities from various backgrounds to make Bali

clean and green. “Here we are also preparing a slide show so it would make easier for visitors to know a variety of activities saving the environment that had been done. Planting coral reefs, trees, and the preservation of rare animals are some of them,” added Novi. (Cont. on page 17)

ccording to Ni Wayan Novianti of ASITA Bali as attendant of the exhibition said that in the exhibition visitors could see various tourist attractions and potential of Bali. “The theme we carry here is Bali Clean and Green,” said Novi, while continuing that the theme denoted the commitment of Bali Provincial Government and that of Regency/ Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY, second from right) C12-02

March 12 - 25, 2010

inister of Maritime and Fishery Affairs, Dr. Fadel Muhammad and Executive Director of United

Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Dr. Achim Steiner launched the Blue Carbon concept in the 11th Special Session of UNEP

PT. BPW EUROSERVICES HOLIDAYS Diving z Sailing z Tour z Travel

Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 273, Sanur 80228, Bali Indonesia Phone: +62 361 2810277421336 Fax.: +62 361 281742 Email: marketing@felicia-liveaboard.com www.felicia-liveaboard.com C12-90

Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (SSGC UNEF/GMEF), Thursday (Feb 25) in Nusa Dua, Bali. The concept was launched in order to save the future of the earth from global warming. In a joint statement, they also emphasized the important role of marine and coastal territory as the control of climate change. Dr. Achim Steiner said it, rested on the ability of marine and coastal ecosystems to balance the carbon absorption and potency of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, UNEP in cooperation with the World Food Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) introduced the concept of Blue Carbon. This ecosystem concept proved the role of marine and coastal ecosystem dominated by m a r i n e vegetation such as mangrove forests, sea grass, brackish marshes and salty marshes in c a r b o n deposing. Coastal and m a r i n e ecosystems were believed to be able to balance with the forest guards (green carbon) to reduce the rate of emissions

Your guide to this island

International Bali-India Yoga Festival

RI and UNEP Launche Blue Carbon M

Sport & Recreation

Your guide to this island

C12 - 132

through carbon sequestration. “We have already known the coastal and marine ecosystems worth billions of dollars from various activities based on this ecosystem, such as tourism, transportation and fisheries, and now is the time for ecosystems serving as

natural supporter in preventing climate change impacts,” said Dr. Steiner. (Cont. on page 17)

as Prof. Salman Harun, Prof. Utang Ranuwijaya from Ulemmas Assembly of Indonesia (MUI). The festival itself was participated by 50 delegates from outside Bali, India and Japan and a number of yoga centers in Bali. Chairman of Bali-India Foundation, Dr. Somvir justified the festival tended to be practical as yoga treatment, and healing through Ayur Veda. A number of traditional Ayur Vedic doctors from the Province of Kirala, India were also invited. In addition, participants in the ashram were also invited to plant a variety of medicinal plants needed by Ayur Veda and rare plants used for various rituals in Bali. Somvir said, the Markandeya Yoga City ashram founded on 2.5 hectares of land could accommodate 30-40 participants. He would make the © Bali-India International Yoga Markendeya Yoga City as the largest Balinese people do the yoga asanas Ayur Veda center in Indonesia, even in he largest yoga festival in focused on practical things and far the world, because of land development continues Indonesia is named Bali- from the crowd. Chairman of the to work with farmers. The ashram managed by Yoga Bali-India India International Yoga Committee Prof. Dr. Nyoman Festival II, focused on Markendeya Sirtha in a press conference last Foundation is a medium for spiritual tourism in Bali. Yoga City Ashram, on March 3-10. Sunday (Feb 28) said, the current Tourists can take yoga vacation and undergo The ashram is located at Gunung festival deliberately chose location treatment to cure the disease. On Saturdays and Sari Hamlet, Tegalinggah, at mountainous area to make the Sundays, he said, the public could use it at free of Sukasada, Buleleng. It is located at participants closer to nature charge except for treatment. B N (BTN/kmb) an altitude of Lake Buyan and Lake because yoga was also born from Tamblingan. nature. At this festival, a number of Yoga festival of this time was religious figures were invited such

C12 - 131

C12-08

C12-99

C 127

SOLUTIONS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 7

C12-65

C12-77

C12 - 124

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

C4-125

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

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

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Agents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

C12-81

Central Java Bureau of Tourism

Badung Regency

Bangli Regency

C12-07

Denpasar City

Gianyar Regency

Klungkung Regency

Tabanan Regency

Pemerintah Kota Makassar

Provinsa SulSel

C12-11

C12-92

March 12 - 25, 2010

Food & Beverage

Your guide to this island

Assorted Flavors:

Bitter Gourd to Crunchy Anchovy Method: · Slice thinly the bitter gourd and boil until cooked. Take out, sprinkle with salt and then squeeze. · Cleanse anchovy thoroughly and then fry. Similarly, do the same to peanut. · Grind all spices finely, except for kaffir lime leaf, coarsely ground. Then, mix all ingredients and spices, salt, and grated coconut evenly. It is ready to serve now! B N

911 Dental: when you have very severe toothache-I need Two Hours-One visit to clear-just walk into have the treatment. For less Price : Crown 150-200 EURO included root canal treatment if needed Dental implant 700 EURO (+Crown) we have immediate loaded implants. For a quick result: Teeth in a day. Porcelain Crown/Bridgework finished in one day, 14 units bridgework in one week(Full Mouth rehabilitation). One implant + Crown-One day. Ten implants –one week. For No Stress Procedure: jus sit down in one place and finished! No referring to other specialist because we specialist. We do cosmetic Dentistry: Bleaching, Laminating for Discolored Teeth, Soft Tissue Grafting, Gum Plastic Surgery For Gummy Smile, Bone Grafting. Now We Have CEREC Technique from Germany. We make Porcelain Crown, Inlay, Laminating, bridgework without metal for front teeth and posterior teeth for 14 units bridgework. No waiting list, just walk in and get the treatment done!

(BTN/punia)

BALI 911 DENTAL CLINIC IMPLANT CENTER Jl. Patimura No. 9-11 Denpasar , Bali-Indonesia Tel. (0361) 249749, 222445 Speak to the Dentist: (0361) 7440911, 0812 3800911 e-mail : iguizot@indosat.net.id Website : www.ivodent.com

Cassava Cracker:

C12-86

hallenging food can encourage appetite, spirit and even togetherness. In megibung (shared meals) tradition, it is started by a bitter flavor like that of star fruit leaf vegetable. Next, it is followed by other nicer flavor. Meanwhile, this delicacy attempts to present similar flavor with grated coconut spice. It combines distinctiveness of bitter gourd, fried peanut and small crispy fried or grilled anchovy being familiar seafood with

Balinese life. As religious community, the Balinese also present this food for elements of their oblation. Ingredients: 100g small anchovy, 1 pc bitter gourd (slice thinly), 100 g peanut Spices: 1 cup of grated grilled coconut, 2 grilled small chilies, 1 clove shallot (grilled), 2 large chilies (grilled), 1 slice kencur (grilled), ½ tsp salt and 2 pcs kaffir lime leaf.

A Crispiness to Bring Home

MALL BALI GALLERIA

DHARMAWANGSA SQUARE

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

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

C12-83

a tropical retreat... Bali Tropic Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive hotel that e pitomizes the authentic Balinese architecture and style fringed by white-sand and crystalline seas. It combines nature, rejuvenating spa treatments, and a host of recreational activities to give you the ultimate tropical retreat .............. © punia

fter making a visit to a tourist destination, you are expected to only leave your footprints to make nature leave in harmony. However, if wish, you may bring home some most tempting photos immortalizing your beautiful moment with family or friends. What about your taste? Think about local unique snacks that will tell another story through flavor. When you drop at Candikuning market being well known as the center of local fruits and vegetables, it offers you some delicious crackers. One of them is cassava crackers. It is traditionally made and then sprinkled with palm sugar sauce. It is made from grated cassava added with salt and then mold on banana leaf and attempt to press it thinly, otherwise you can use your preferred mold. Afterward, steam it until cooked. Take out and dry under sunlight. When finely dry, deep fry until crispy. To add the flavor, sprinkle with palm sugar sauce. B N (BTN/punia)

C12-119

for more information : Jl. Pratama 34 a Po Box 41, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Bali 80363, Indonesia Ph. +62 361 772130 Fax. +62 361 772131 E-mail : hotel@balitropic-resort.com Website : www.balitropic-resort.com C12-10

SILENCE DAY PACKAGE

Silence the Bali’s Silence Day/Nyepi and immerse yourself in the sacred of Balinese Traditional Culture. In the middle of our tranquility nature, overlooking to the emerald rice terrace blends with exotic of Mount Agung and Batur Mountain view. Celebrate of the Balinese New Years event with our magnificent packages started from IDR 2.200.000 net (Deluxe pool villa) or IDR 2.700.000 (Lagoon pool villa) Inclusions: 2Night accommodation in Luxury Villa with Private pool Daily authentic American breakfast at Padi Restaurant One time set lunch for 2 persons served in Padi Restaurant One time Buffet Dinner for 2 persons served in Padi Restaurant One time 60 minutes Balinese Massage for 2 persons at Spa Furama One time afternoon tea & coffee with Balinese sweets served in Bar and Bistro Suling Special Furama signatures turn down gift Return Airport transfer Complimentary Wi - Fi access in each villas Complementary using steam room and Jacuzzi at Spa Furama Discount for further Spa Treatment Discount for additional consume of Food and Beverage during stay Terms and Conditions Package rate is net including 21% tax and service Package rate is per person valid for minimum 2 nights stay Third person rate is available at IDR 1.500.000 net/night included breakfast & all above benefit Extension stay rate will be IDR 1.350.000 net/villa/night include breakfast only for 2 person Extra bed rate IDR 450.000 net include breakfast for 1 person Package can not be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotion A valid credit card is required upon reservation as guarantee Package is valid during 15th and 16th March 2010 only Hotel cancellation policy is applied Package is valid for FIT bookings, and are not valid for groups bookings. Package is open to Indonesian citizens or KITA/KIMS holder.

International SOS Bali, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 505 X Bali-Indonesia 24 hr Alarm Centre & Clinic Appointment: +62 361 710505 E-mail:sos.bali@internationalsos.com

C12-85

C12-12

Banjar Bindu, mambal, 8 Jalan Melati Po.Box 134-Ubud 80571 Badung, Bali-Indonesia Tel: (62) 361 8988688 fax: (62) 361 8988689 Email: fxvsubud@furama.com Website : www.furamaxclusive.com

Managed by Furama Hotels International C12-24

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Founder : K. Nadha; General Manager: I Nyoman Wirata; Chief Editor: I Gusti Ngurah Wisnu Wardana; Marketing and Journalists: Nyoman Budarsana; Desak Rai Satriani; Photographer: Gustra, Graphic Designer: I Wayan Sudiasa, Wayan Suka; Contributors: Wayan Beratha Yasa, Ida Bagus Lolec, Ketut Wiana, Wayan P. Windia, Suteja Neka, Ketut Sumadi, AA.G.Raka Dalem, Wayan Punia, Made Tarmada, Wayan Suka (Bangli), Wawan (Klungkung), Lanus Sumatra, Ketut Supir (Singaraja), Gde Budana (Karangasem); Marketing: Kadek ery; Address: Gedung Bali Post, 3rd Floor, Jalan Kepundung 67 A, Denpasar 80232, Bali – Indonesia, Phones: 62-361-(249484 – 249485), Facsimile: 62361-249486, E-mail: batrav@indo.net.id; Home-page: http:// www.bali-travelnews.com; License: 596/SK/Menpen/SIUPP/1998 (dated 14th October 1998): Publisher: Koperasi Tarukan Media Dharma; Printer: PT Bali Post (PT. Bali Post does not claim responsibility for the contents of this publication).

From The Editor

Launching the Museum Visits Years 2010 in Bali M

inister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik launched the Museum Visit Years 2010 in Bali. The event held on last Saturday (Feb 27) was centered at the Nyoman Gunarsa Classical Balinese Painting Museum, Klungkung Regency and attended by Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, the Regent of Klungkung Wayan Candra and Chairman of Bali Museum Association Nyoman Gunarsa, museum owners, artists and a number of other figures. Jero Wacik said the museum was a universal medium for cultural

preservation, and learning facilities for the community and the educational attractions. Therefore, its existence should be encouraged in order to better serve what the community needed. “This program is intended for encouraging communities and tourists to increase the appreciation for the museum denoting a place to store the works of the ancestors,” said Wacik. This minister from Bali added, the Museum Visit Years was the early momentum to launch a national movement of loving museum which would be held for

Nyepi, Balinese New Year

What is the Meaning of Nyepi?

his week, the Balinese Hindu community will celebrate another New Year. They celebrated it with a religious ceremony. March 15 sees a Tawur Agung Kesanga (a ceremony to celebrate the end of the Çaka year, which is designed to sacrificially cleanse the universe and all within it). Hari Raya Nyepi follows this the next day. Nyepi falls on Tuesday 16 March; for 24 hours (6:00 AM – 6:00 AM), Hindu people stay quietly at home. They are not allowed to go out in the streets, light fires or switch on the lights; they should not engage in entertainment nor make a noise that might disturb others. During that time they are also forbidden to cook any meals. Nyepi is preceded by two ceremonies. The first is Melasti, a ceremony praising the power and glory of God through the parading of symbolic effigies, which are believed to emanate holiness, which vibrates through the cosmos, eliminating negative characteristics in society and nature. The second is Tawur Kesanga, one of the Bhuta Yadnya ceremonies, which are conducted to purify the universe, ritually and spiritually. Nyepi marks the beginning of the Çaka New Year. The purpose is to purify ourselves so that as we enter the New Year we will be ‘re-born’, cleansed of all wrongdoings committed in the previous year. According to the Bhagawad Gita (a Hindu holy scripture), in the life of humankind there are two opposing tendencies: towards the good and towards the bad. Kedewaan, tending towards the good literally means ‘having qualities like the deities’ where people try to be good and honest and over time come closer to God. Keraksasaan, tending towards the bad means ‘having demon-like qualities’ where people work against dharma (truth) and grow further and further away from God. How do such tendencies arise in human beings? According to Hinduism, human beings were created through the joining of Purusa (soul) and Pradana (matter). When soul and matter met they resulted in human beings born with Chitta (positive characteristics) and Klesa (negative characteristics). There are five sorts of Klesa or negative characteristics

(a bit like the western concept of the seven deadly sins): Awidia (stupidity), Asmita (egoism and arrogance), Raga (desire), Dwesa (anger and revenge), and Abhiniwesa (fear). Ironically, the most frightening thing in life is, in fact, death, and yet it is the one thing that is certain. Timorous people always feel threatened; because they are afraid of death, they attack everything that threatens their life. Thus, human beings will suffer if they are under the power of Klesa. If, however, Chitta can control Klesa, it can transform it into a power to support Chitta. Human beings will then be encouraged to act and behave well. Thus, Nyepi is a ceremony to remind people to keep Klesa away and to cultivate the characteristics of Chitta. The Meaning of the Çaka New Year The Hindu religion calculates years according to the Çaka calendar. By this calendar, the current year is 1931, ending on 15 March 2010. New Year’s Day is known as Nyepi. This is a day on which everyone is encouraged to engage in quiet reflection and meditation because the coming of the New Year (1932) has a special meaning for Hindus. In the days of the Hindu kings in Bali, every Saka New Year brought a re-evaluation of self and environment. Those aspects, which are already positive and appropriate, should not, of course, be tampered with. However, if there are theoretical or practical aspects of life that are obsolete, they need to be replaced with systems more relevant to today. If these adjustments are not made, this will lessen the meaning of the ceremonies themselves. The Balinese New Year’s Eve is called Ngerupuk It is one of the most exciting days for the Balinese but most terrifying for the bad spirits since it is the time to scare the demons away. At dusk, all kinds of noises are made; fire and torches are lit; and thousands of ogoh-ogohs, gruesome figures such as the above, are paraded through Balinese villages and towns. B N (*)

Bali as Example of Tourism Code of Conduct Implementation ali is to be made into a pilot implementation of tourism is responsible for changes that benefit other social of ethics for tourism in Indonesia. If this aspects. For that purpose, Wardiyatmo appealed government B codes program is successful, it would be applied in other and tourism stakeholders in other sectors to better understand regional destinations in Indonesia. This matter was stated on the socialization and implementation of action plans of the world tourism code of ethics at the Bajra Sandhi, Renon Denpasar, last Monday (Mar 1) attended by the Secretary General of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Wardiyatmo and former Minister of Culture and Tourism, I Gde Ardika, Head of Bali Government Tourism Office, and tourism businesspeople. On that occasion, Wardiyatmo stated, it was time for all components of tourism to implement the world tourism code of ethics because at the moment tourism components had not implemented the tourism code of ethics. “Next year (2011), UNWTO will organize a workshop in Indonesia (Bali). Therefore, before the performance of the activity we have to understand the contents of the world tourism code of ethics,” he said. Further explained, based on the council’s decision No. 40/1998 dated June 30, 1998 the World Tourism Organization (WTO) paid a great attention to the importance of ecotourism. It also supported a good understanding on the whole society to its contribution in the form of cultural values of the various differences in order to strengthen the world peace. He mentioned the decision contained, among others, the importance of dimensions and the role of tourism as a positive instrument for poverty alleviation and improvement of community life. In addition, the development of sustainable

about the world tourism codes of ethics earlier being relevant to the legislation and regulations as well as professional execution. Meanwhile, former Minister of Culture and Tourism, I Gde Ardika stated, that the world tourism industry as a whole had a lot of benefit to perform it in a profitable market economy, private enterprise and free trade. “It’s all aimed to optimize the impact of benefit in creating wealth and employment creation,” he said. Ardika also expected all stakeholders of tourism development should maintain the environment for reliable, sustainable and continuous economic growth. He alluded the Bali tourism that previously the tourism workers extended services based on sincerity and dedication to any tourists visiting the island resort. “Once if hotel workers were given a ‘tip’ by tourists they would feel offended because it was considered to insult himself. The more valuable will be greetings and a thank-you expression,” he said. In harmony with the progress of tourism and economic demands, said Ardika, the spirit of selfless work must be regrown, so tourism of Indonesia, especially Bali would continue to grow. “Up to these days, the Balinese hospitality remains to become a belief of foreign tourists when visiting the Island of the Gods. Therefore, we expect it could be well maintained,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

uesday, 16 March, the Balinese residents (Hindus) will celebrate Nyepi holiday. Nyepi this year denotes the starting point of the change of Saka Year from 1931 to 1932. Many ritual events and activities are undertaken solemnly by Balinese to commemorate the Saka New Year. The day before (Monday, March 15), you will encounter the attractive parade of Ogoh-ogoh or papier mâché demon. For Denpasar and surrounding cities, the parade will be started from the zero point of Denpasar namely the crossroad of Jalan Gajah Mada – Jalan Veteran - Jalan Surapati - Jalan Udayana. From this point, they will surround the Denpasar city in different directions with the forces of torch bearers accompanying the Ogoh-ogoh. Later, on the following day, since 06:00 am Local Time (Tuesday, March 16) until 06:00 am on the next morning (Wednesday, March 17) Bali will look like a ghost town. There will be no noise (traffic) on the streets all day and night as well as all houses turn off their lights. On that account, Bali will look like a ghost town. Ultimately, we wish you a happy holiday and celebrate a silent Nyepi in Bali. Keep harmony outside and outside! B N

CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 7

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

five years, namely from 2010 to 2015. However, he admitted to be concerned because 90 percent of the 275 museums in Indonesia were not worth visiting because their conditions were not well maintained. It was revealed after a visit made to these museums. “The museums worth visiting are only around 10 percent and most of them located in Bali,” he said. According to Wacik, strategy that could be done to stimulate the large number of visits was to ask the Ministry of National Education and their staffs in order to oblige one of the student’s activities to visit museum. It was intended to increase the interest and love of the students to learn and recognize the work of the ancestors stored in museums. On that occasion, Jero Wacik

ACROSS: 1 Baby; 4 Energy; 8 Opposite (abbr.); 9 Later than; 10 Luminous celestial bodies; 11 Museum of Modern Art (abbr.); 12 Toss; 13 Residue; 14 Electronic Data Interchange; 15 Part of sea or river; 17 Art of Japanese flower arrangement; 18 Monkey; 19 To provide again with power; 22 Wreath of flowers worn on the head; 26 Teacher of Electrotherapy; 28 Paleozoic (abbr.); 30 Strength, force; 33 Finest; 34 Without stopping; 36 Water (French); 37 A slender lithe cat; 39 Take a seat; 40 Cuisine; 42 Go to court; 43 New (French); 45 Forced somebody up tree; 47 Unpolluted; 48 Serene. DOWN: 1. Prohibition of smoking; 2 British Emigrant Families Association; 3 Toward the north; 4 Inner self; 5 Response; 6 Icon, picture; 7 Ascetic; 9 Layperson; 13 One of the body postures in yoga; 16 Personality, character; 18 Use of skill and creative imagination; 20 Obsession; 21 Wireless Access Protocol; 23 In the past; 24 Laze; 25 Used to express denial; 27 The Greek God of erotic love; 29 Park where wild animals are kept for exhibition; 30 Natural Science; 31 Judicious; 32 Come back; 33 Self-service meals; 35 Environment (omit the last character); 38 Observe; 41 Along; 44 Visual Display Unit; 45 Traveling Allowance; 46 Dining Room. (BTN/Punia)

HOTEL AND SPA

PURI SARON HOTEL SEMINYAK KUTA

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

JL. CAMPLUNG TANDUK (EX. JL. ABIMANYU) SEMINYAK KUTA-BALI-INDONESIA TEL. +62 361 731 007 (hunting) FAX. +62 361 730 492 E-MAIL : info@seminyak.purisaronhotels.com WEBSITE : www.purisaronhotels.com

had also requested the Director of Museum Services Intan Mardiana to inventory the museums, which would be a gradually revitalized through 2015. His side also asked for the region through regional

budget to support the improvement of museums in each region. “This is indeed a tough task, but if done seriously and continuously hopefully it could engender good results,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

UNEP Engenders Nusa Dua Declaration

he eleventh extraordinary meeting of the Government Council/Global Forum of Environment Ministers on the UN Environment Program (UNEP) succeeded in bringing forth the Declaration of Nusa Dua. Event taking place for four days (Feb 2326) in Nusa Dua had called for global cooperation to address environmental issues that currently occurred. In Nusa Dua Declaration was stated the importance of the role of UNEP as the global environmental authority that made the global environmental agenda and promoting its implementation in the system of the United Nations (UN). UNEP also emphasized that the role of authority in global environmental advocate as defined in the 1997 Nairobi Declaration. There were 5 topics agreed in the declaration. First, it concerned with climate change, among others acknowledging the contents of scientific evidence documented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) about the importance of cutting global emissions to keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius. Secondly, it related to sustainable development agreeing the implementation of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012. Meanwhile, the third sub-topic

addressed the international governmental paying attention to environmental and sustainable development and expected to be more effective. Sub discussion consisted of 5 agreement points. For subtopic concerning with Green Economy, it was acknowledged the existence of more advanced development of the existing green economic concept. This sub topic also stressed the importance of the Executive Director to implement the Bali Strategic Plan for Technology Support and Capacity-building. Meanwhile, the latter dealt with biodiversity and ecosystem. Minister of Environmental Affairs of the RI Gusti Mohammad Hatta in the negotiations had marked with differences between participating countries, primarily related to the inclusion of Copenhagen agreement, namely the agreement produced by 26 countries in the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, at the end of 2009. The difference was mainly from the developed countries represented by the European Union, the United States and Norway. Meanwhile Cuba and Venezuela did not want any references to Copenhagen agreement in Nusa Dua Declaration. Meanwhile, China and India wanted a binding commitment related to the

endeavor to suppress the temperature increase under two degrees Celsius. Nevertheless, said Gusti, the meeting in general has taken place productively, where delegates showed flexibility and a high spirit of compromise to produce a declaration. “In the second day of meeting, it had pushed a deal that emphasized the need for a declaration uniting and highlighting the commitment to work together,” said Gusti. In the meantime, Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RI said before the Nusa Dua Declaration, a meeting was held informally between the parties organizing the meeting. The meeting was to emphasize the importance of Copenhagen Accord as a widespread decision of the countries at a meeting in Mexico. According to Marty it was very important because after the Copenhagen meeting appeared the trust deficit toward the commitment to handle environmental commitment. Meanwhile, Executive Director of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Achim Steiner said the status quo was no longer the time to maintained. Urgent cooperation needed to be done to overcome the impact of climate change caused by the destruction of nature, chemical pollution and waste. B N (BTN/015)

Bali Clean ........

the activities of UNEP held in Bali International Convention Center not long ago. Expectedly, through the event more and more tourists would know Bali from various sides, especially related to the saving of the environment. Tourism sector in Bali had a program of eco-friendly tourism, forestry, agriculture and

plantation had a ‘one man one tree’ program, the infrastructure through waste management systems, corporate sector and NGOs such as Corporate Social Activities to the regulation where indigenous wisdom of Balinese celebrations through Nyepi or Day of Silence having a great effect on the environment. B N (BTN/008)

opportunity to conduct further research about the important role of the sea as the controller of climate change. Indonesia with an atmosphere of mangrove, so great potency of sea grass, of course, would significantly contribute in the process of carbon absorption. “We have to do promptly, because the future of the earth and mankind depends on how we manage ocean wisely and sustainably. Time goes quickly and we are faced with choices that can not be negotiable. Humans must maintain a balance that has been

played by the sea in order to keep on functioning and be able to absorb the carbon from the impact of our activities,” said Fadel. Dr. Fadel and Dr. Steiner jointly emphasized that the basis of their joint statement was the mandate of Manado Ocean Declaration (MOD) declared last year as well as the efforts to control the impact of climate change. “We appeal to all countries to preserve and maintain the ability of marine and coastal ecosystem as dynamizer of global climate,” they said compactly. B N

(Cont. from page 1)

Not only that, a variety of agroindustry existing in Bali also graced the exhibition booth. “In addition to showing off various tourist attractions, here we also want to develop crops that actually had such a good quality such as coffee, rice, beans and others,” she said in

SA12-55

RI and UNEP ..... (Cont. from page 2)

Com12-481

Dr. Steiner added that if the world continued to be faced with climate change, scientifically all sources of emissions and every option to reduce emissions needed to be dug up and the attention of international community, including the potential for blue carbon related to sea and the coast. “This new partnership aims to provide internationally more attention to this important issue,” he asserted. In the meantime, Dr Fadel said this measure has opened the

(BTN/015)

March 12 - 25, 2010

While Finding Harmony Inside

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

HOTEL, VILLAS & BUNGALOW

Have you ever imagined a bustling tourist resort suddenly turning silent? No disaster and no riot comes first. All people stay inside and enjoy the silence in their respective house or hotel. No single car or vehicle passes through. Only two or three people roam around the village road to ensure the security. Meanwhile, tourists are eager to luxuriate in this moment. It will come about on March 16, 2010 on the Paradise Island of Bali.

privacy ...luxur y...traquility privacy...luxur ...luxury

Puri Sading Hotel The Suite Cottages and Restaurant

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

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

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

SA12-28

A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA Nusa Dua, Bali

SA12-40

SA12-130

SA12-127

SA12-25

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

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

SA12-26

SA12-50 SA12-41 The Rani is an exclus ive, modern sanctuary situated jus t minu tes away from the vib rant beach and shopping centre of South Kuta Hotel Facilities: 55 Deluxe & S uite Rooms Meeting Rooms Massage & Spa Swimming Pool Café & Ba r

SA12-32

TAMUKAMI HOTEL

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

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

SA12-

SA-107 SA-105

SA12-33

SA-106

TOUR & TRAVEL Thai’s authentic dishes for e veryone

PT. Pacific World Nusantara SA12-29

the only Thai’s Franchised Restaurant in Bali, off ering Fine Selections of Thai cuis ine open from 11 .00 - 23 .00 Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali - next to Bali Rani H otel -

51 Jalan Danau Poso Semawang - Sanur

SA-108

Villa For Sale

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

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

SA12-129

SANTA BALI Tour & Travel

Head Pffice : Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 70 D Sanur Bali, Indonesia Phone : 62 361 286826, Fax : 62 361 286825 Email : sedanartha@denpasar.wasantara.net.id : santabl@indosat.net.id Website : http://www.santabali.com Mobile : + 62 812 3630214

SA12-31

NEW VILLA.Land 400m2, 2stories,3 Bed Rm, S.Pool. Big Garage. Br.Kuwum,Kuta.Price Rp 2,5M. Call : 7971818/ 08174747499/Nyoman

TOURS & TRAVEL

SA12-30

SA12-37

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

Your guide to this island

Let’s Celebrate Silence:

“Simpatik” Ads

SA12-39

Balinese Life

Your guide to this island

Com1-742

t is not a prophecy about the end of the world, but a Day of Silence or Nyepi celebrated by the Hindus of Indonesia. However, it is most solemnly celebrated by the Hindus in Bali. Commenced by a series of ritual processions on the day before, Hindu devotees prepare everything for the festivity. Nyepi festivity of this year marks the Caka New Year 1932 that always falls on the first date of tenth month or Sasih Kedasa around March. Many rituals are organized on the day before. Some of them are exorcism rites at every center of the city, village temple and household. Uniquely, after the rituals the young play various natural music processions along the territory of each customary village. The most attractive and waited by children and tourists is the parade of ogoh-ogoh or papier mâché demon. Especially in Denpasar, this ogoh-ogoh will be grandiosely put into competition. The marked practice of abstinence in the celebration of Nyepi is lighting no-fire, going nowhere, doing no activity and enjoying no entertainment for the whole day and

night long. This lasts for twenty-four hours starting from the sunrise and ending at the sunrise on the following day. In essence, these abstinences denote the control of passion or physical activities. Good concentration is begun by terminating external activities being vulnerable to disrupt the concentration. It will be directed to reach lower frequency of mind’s wave. To begin the New Year, it is a good moment to make contemplation or meditation by evaluating the past deeds whether it has been in keeping with the conscience or religious guidelines. If Balinese society knows a concept on harmony with external world like social, natural and religious environment coalesced into Tri Hita Karana, it is also worth adding with the harmony with the internal world or the self. It can be started by thanking God or Brahman for the grace of valuable life and experiences that can perfect the life itself. Most importantly, He in the form of atman has accompanied human and other beings until to date. Bhagavad-Gita (2.22) says “Just as a man giving up

LOLEC Column

old worn out garments accepts other new apparel, in the same way the embodied soul giving up old and worn out bodies verily accept new bodies.” As long as the garments in good condition, the soul will always reside within the garments. So what can be done to prevent the garments from being worn out before its time limit? If there we have known ecofriendly products, it should also be added with the bodily-friendly

products. So, what to inhale, to drink and to consume should be friendly or harmony with our body or organs, otherwise our body or garments will be worn out. As consequence, the soul will say good bye and leave the used garments forever. Other than these proper deeds, it must be poised by proper thought and words to avoid making disharmony that may threaten our life. When internal and external sides

are in harmony we could see everything around us in the environment having the spirit. On that account, they also have the same rights to live and grow and let the environment in its own order to make all lives move. Our love of nature including the air, water and soil will not be in vain. By this spirit, let’s begin a new life by a single step in harmony with nature and the self from the bijou island of Bali. BTN (BTN/Punia)

The 11th Meeting of SSGC/GMEF T

he 11th Meeting of UNEP Special Session of Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (SSGC/GMEF) was held on February 24-26, 2010 at the Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua. The meeting was officially opened by President of the Republic of Indonesia Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, last Wednesday (Feb 24). At that time, the president also received awards for his leadership in the UNEP for raising the marine and coastal issues in international forums. The meeting discussed the seven topics including the decision draft; (1) international environmental governance, (2) enhanced coordination across the United Nations system, including

the Environment Management Group, (3) intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services, (4) environmental law, (5) follow-up of the report on the environmental situation in the Gaza Strip, (6) oceans and (7) consultative process on financing options for chemicals and wastes. And the more important result of this meeting was the Nusa Dua Declaration and Decisions under Preparation by the Committee of Permanent Representative to UNEP for Consideration by the Eleventh Special Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum. In the meeting, maritime dimension also received a separate portion, and was one of seven topics that were be

discussed for the decision draft (11th SSGC UNEP/GMEF). Special session of the eleventh meeting attended by 1,200 delegates from 192 countries took the theme “Environment in the Multilateral System,” discussing three topics such as; (a) international environmental governance/IEG and sustainable development, (b) the green economy, and (c) biodiversity and ecosystem. The meeting was also coupled with the Ministerial Meeting of Forest Eleven (F11) on Tuesday (Feb 23) and Simultaneous Extraordinary Conference of the Parties (ExCOPs) Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (Feb 22-24, 2010). BTN (BTN/015)

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities Prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Award for Alam Kulkul

lam Kulkul Boutique Resort takes a great pleasure to announce that it was presented with an ASEAN Green Hotel Award on Monday (Jan, 25). The award was received on behalf of Alam Kulkul by Indonesia’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Jero Wacik, at an official ceremony in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) hosted in Brunei. The Resort was one of just ten properties from across the Indonesian archipelago to be honored with this prestigious award. The ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition Award was created to acknowledge hotels and resorts that have demonstrated outstanding commitment towards environmental protection. It is an annual undertaking as part of ATF, the most respected trade event for the region’s travel industry, which identifies the top ten ‘green’ hotels in each ASEAN country. For Alam Kulkul, being a recipient of this esteemed award is the culmination of more than ten years hard work. Alam Kulkul’s President Director, Mr. Feisol Haji Hashim, has been a leader in Bali’s hospitality industry since the mid 1980’s. In fact, he first laid the foundations for ecofriendly directives on the island by turning Alam Kulkul into an environmentally responsible property and chose to adopt the tagline ‘a passionate involvement with nature’. Over the ensuring years Alam Kulkul has always remained consciously aware of its impact on the local environment and has strived to implement sustainable tourism practices wherever possible. This has evolved into the completion of various internal audits related to energy, water, and waste consumption and enabled us to determined our ‘Carbon Footprint’. But most importantly, it has led to a number of in-house innovations such as a water treatment system to effectively remove harmful toxins for save use on the garden. The entire team at Alam Kulkul has repeatedly been involved in ‘green’ projects including beach clean-ups and

‘Ngurah Rai Airport Bali- Gateway to Paradise’

About two thousand staff and their families of Bali Taxi under management of PT Praja Bali Transport (PBT) from Blue Bird Group organized a piodalan or temple anniversary, last Sunday (Feb 28). The anniversary falling on it in Purnamaning Kesanga (full moon around February) was officiated by the Ida Pedanda Istri from Tegal and was started by a procession of the Head of PBT Hindu Dharma Kinship, Wayan Parta According to Wayan Parta, implementation of temple anniversary was intended to provide a sense of togetherness and express gratitude to God. Moreover, the profession as a taxi driver had something to do with work of life. “We sincerely express our gratitude to God for the salvation of souls and sustenance affluent,” he said. Other than temple anniversary, Parta said, once every 6 months the company also held a ceremony for sharp objects or utensils made of metal. He said the ceremony was held at the time of Tumpek Landep (Saturday, Kliwon,

wuku Landep). It was recognized as part of r e l i g i o u s responsibility and begged to be provided with sustenance and safety. Spokesman of Bali Taxi Mer tadi added, management truly supported the religious activities such as temple anniversary. Since its establishment, he said, management had built a simple temple. In 1995, the temple was renovated into a more magnificent building on the aspiration of Hindu employees supported by management. “The owner and management of Blue Bird Group are also supporting the plans and activities. Even, they come in turn on such temple anniversar y events,” explained Mertadi. Mertadi also set forth, the temple anniversary became more special because at the same time it denoted a profound gratitude of the drivers for the existing problems has found a clear point. Therefore, coincided with the temple anniversary, the driver was more devout in performing devotion and prayers. At this temple anniversary, Wayan Parta also conveyed a sermon highlighting the management based on the Hindu teachings. The theme was narrated through the puppetry story on the birth of the Astina Pura Kingdom. (kmb18/*)

mportant events related to the Ngurah Rai International Airport as well as participation as the main gateway to Bali for 70 years (1930 to 2010) was published in a book called ‘Ngurah Rai Airport Gateway to Paradise’. Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik who inaugurated the launching of the book, last Sunday (Feb 28) at Hotel Kartika Plaza praised the management of PT Angkasa Pura (Persero) Ngurah Rai Airport I taking the initiative to record the passage of airport becoming the pride of Balinese community. According to Wacik, recording of history in a book was very important to provide a comprehensive explanation on the conditions of a place. He himself admitted to put concern with the condition of the airport because the airport was the entrance gateway of tourists to Indonesia. “For that purpose, environmental cleanliness of the airport is very important. As well, Ngurah Rai International Airport belongs to an airport whose sanitary is well maintained so that tourists get a good picture of Bali,” said Wacik. GM of Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai Airport, Heru Legowo, expressed the book of 130 pages posed a collection of many historical records telling and illustrating about the passage of Ngurah Rai Airport since 1930. Beginning with the development of

FOTO SERIES

(BTN/*/014)

Ngurah Rai Airport Expansion Ends in 2012

evelopment of the Ngurah Rai International Airport costing around IDR 1.7 trillion will start within two-three months. Certainty about the expansion of approximately 120 square meters was disclosed by Director of PT Angkasa Pura, Bambang Darwoto when met in the midst of the launch of the book entitled “Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali -Gateway to Paradise”, last Sunday (Feb 28). According to Bambang, the process for the expansion of this airport has started since early 2009. However, because of input from local governments to incorporate Balinese typical details in such international airport, details of its expansion were revised gain. “Its detailed engineering could be accomplished within one to two months. Then, it will be put into tender, if everything is okay, within three months the development can be implemented,” said Bambang. Later on, Bambang expressed the expansion would take place at the international terminal. Changes would also occur at the location of domestic and international terminals. Location of the international terminal would be the domestic terminal. So from the previous area only had 15 thousand square meters, domestic terminal would be expanded to 70 thousand square meters. Meanwhile, location of the domestic terminal with 15 thousand square meters would be extended up to 120 thousand square meters to serve the international terminal. “As scheduled, the airport expansion will be completed in 2012,” he explained. In order to realize the expansion of this airport, location of about 70 official houses within the area of PAP I Ngurah Rai International Airport would be shifted. With the realization of the expansion of the airport, Ngurah Rai International Airport would be able to serve approximately 20 million visitors per year. Consequently, he continued, traffic and road conditions to the airport should be expanded because the existing roads could not accommodate the number of arrivals. For example, if there were a number of airport users reaching 10 to 15 million people, there would be traffic congestion heading for the airport. “Government needs to think about the road widening and the addition if the airport expanded, because if the congestion continues, people will be lazy to visit Bali,” he said. Meanwhile, Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik emphasized Ngurah Rai International Airport expansion

have Ngurah Rai Airport serving 9 million visitors per year. Yet viewed from the area, the airport is included in the small airport category,” he said. Meanwhile, President Director of PT Angkasa Pura Bambang Darwoto expressed the efforts of AP I Ngurah Rai Airport was appreciable. He considered the existence of the book would provide an understanding on the Ngurah Rai International Airport from the past to the future, where the airport was targeted to be a world class tourism airport. “This is a valuable gift for the 46 th anniversary of Angkasa Pura I, as well as the beginning of a new marker of Ngurah Rai International Airport as a modern tourism, monumental, friendly, comfortable and eco-friendly airport,” he added. B N (BTN/015)

Under the Sea Tunnel L

ast week, the electronic cinema artist who is now a member of Commission XCentral House of Representatives, Vena Melinda, revealed her admiration at Tulamben, because of the undersea beauty offered by Tulamben. Her admiration was kindled by her attempt to have a closer look at a lot of beautiful decorative fish, especially around the shipwreck of the USS Liberty. Due to her intriguing interest to see t h e underwater beauty of Tu l a m b e n , V e n a showing her courage got into a jukung traditional boat the journey. The visit of this beautiful lady to the coast of Tulamben had something to do with the working visit of 15 members of Commission X including a former comedian who is now also a Member of Parliament, Komar. Vena said the need to establish an undersea tunnel at Tulamben Beach just like the sea world. With such facilities, she expected more people could enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery, especially those who could not dive or snorkel. If many people could enjoy the spectacular

c tir

ADP

Airstrip in the form of lawn along 700 meters along became well known by the public with the terms Tuban Airport up to its metamorphosis into the Ngurah Rai International Airport with standard facilities. Heru expressed the book prepared for 3 months was not an easy work because a lot of materials and records of Ngurah Rai Airport were difficult to obtain, especially in the early years of the establishment of the airport. “The acquisition of old letters in 1935 was the trigger to keep the spirit of trying to realize the books on historical passage of Ngurah Rai Airport for 70 years,” he explained. Heru becoming the initiator of the book claimed to be very pleased with the realization of the book as thick as 130 pages. “We

was not necessarily accompanied by the development of mall within the airport. Therefore, the existence of a large shopping mall at the airport would disrupt small businesses in Bali. “There are no big malls in the airport.If they (tourists - ed) would like to go shopping, they can go to Sukawati or other places in Bali,” said (BTN/kmb18) Jero Wacik. B N

Vena Melinda:

Airport Authority Launches a Book

Bali Taxi Organizes Temple Anniversary

working with the Balinese community to preserve local sites of cultural interest. To date, the Resort has planted more than 20.000 trees around Bali over the past 10 years. This in fact preceded Indonesia’s commitment during the recent Copenhagen Environmental Summit to plant 25 million trees to counteract the effects of global warming. The Resort also follows the Balinese Hindu concept of Tri Hita Karana (THK), which is based seeking equilibrium in life between God Almighty, man and his immediate environment. While this philosophy is essentially a religious teaching, it can be considered one of the oldest forms of conservation on the island of Bali. A highly successful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme established at Alam Kulkul has resulted in projects that focus on ‘giving back’ to the Balinese Community. We are now in a position to share our good fortune and we make regular donations to support local religious ceremonies and charitable institutions. General Manager of Alam Kulkul, Mr Aru Santhiran, comments, “it is indeed a great privilege to be recognized as being ‘green’ along side some of Bali’s most celebrated properties. It has taken us many years to rise above the stigmatism of being located in Kuta/Legian, a district that was once synonymous only with surfers and backpackers. However, I am certain that Alam Kulkul, its ecological integrity and sense of community have had a positive impact on the area”. Aru goes on to add: “Essentially, Bali has reached a stage where hospitality providers must responsibly incorporate ‘green’ initiatives into all aspects their business operations. The time has come for change and together we can all make a significant difference”. “This award is dedicated to the entire team at Alam Kulkul who has always embraced our ‘Green’ initiatives with enthusiasm. We have planted the seed of environmental awareness into the mind of every employee and this is now filtering down to their immediate family members. Our ultimate aim is to create a cradle to grave approach towards the ‘Green’ movement that will leave the island of Bali in reasonable condition for future generations to come”, he added. B N

Who’s Who

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

underwater scenery, they would love and take care of nature under the sea. She also hoped the reduction of marine pollution, bombing or catching decorative fish by poison. “By knowing the nature will kindle our love to it,” she said. Since she was very interested to enjoy the underwater scenery of Tulamben especially its coral reefs and the beauty of different types of decorative fish around the shipwreck, she was forced to ride jukung boat. She claimed to be able to see various kinds of decorative fish in the clear water of the sea. B N (BTN/bud)

Environment Program T

he 11th Meeting of UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) Special Session of Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (SSGC/GMEF) was held on February 24-26, in Bali. The meeting was officially opened by President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The following pictures are some activities during this event, delegation registration (1); booths of exhibition (2); Indonesia achieved the UNEP Award (3); the meeting attended by 1,200 delegates from 192 countries (4). (Text & photographs budarsana/edy) B N

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.

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

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

C12-133

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

Contemporary Painting Exhibition of Indonesia Nyoman Gunarsa Classical Painting Museum organized an exhibition of contemporary Indonesian arts. The exhibition in the context of the Museum Visit Year (VMY) 2010 is proud to present the works of famous painters of Indonesia. All works denoted a painting collection of Nyoman Gunarsa. As if the exhibition had recalled our memory on the history of Indonesian arts, especially in the 1970s.

orks of art on display were ranging from the pioneering painter of Indonesia, such as Hendra, Sujoyono, and Affandi. This exhibition also showcased the art

painters in expressing themselves to fill in the independence achieved. The exhibition was also meant to strengthen society’s belief, and convince the people of

the world that Indonesia and Bali had the ability to stand alone for identity in the era of globalization, especially in creative rivalries. On that account, the current exhibition did not only display the works of painting, but also filled with a national seminar

highlighting the topic on the Development of Indonesian Art and National Security”. The exhibition taking place from February 27 until March 27, 2010 was officially opened by Mrs. Jero Wacik marked with the ribbon (BTN/015) cutting. B N

works of important figures in the independence period of Indonesia, such as RJ. Katamsi, Abas Alibasyah, Widayat, Fajar Sidik, Wardoyo, Basuki Abdullah and Batara Lubis. Not to forget also the works of painters who were born from academician of Arts Institute of the Republic of Indonesia and Indonesia Institute of Arts that all were exhibited in the museum. According to Nyoman Gunarsa, the exhibition was intended to broaden the perspective of Indonesian community, Bali in particular and to have a closer look at the development of Indonesian

akelem exorcism rite was held in Segara Rupek, located at the area of West Bali National Park, Sumberkelampok, Buleleng, last Sunday (Feb 28). Similar ritual was ever held at the same location five years ago, Saturday (April 23, 2005).The current pakelem rite belonging to mapedudusan alit lan nyatur rebah level was officiated by Ida Pedanda Gde Oka from Griya Karang Agung Tampakgangsul, Denpasar and Ida Pedanda Buda Griya Tegal, Celuk, Gianyar. Present at the procession of pakelem ritual was Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika and Mrs. Ayu Pastika, Bureau Heads at Secretariate of Bali Region, chief of working unit of regional apparatus (SKPD), the ranks of officials and representatives of Buleleng Regency, and West Bali National Park (TNBB). After the prayers, Governor Mangku Pastika accompanied by CEO of Bali Post Media Group, Satria Naradha released wildlife animals including eagle and turtle

on the beach of Segara Rupek. Such pakelem exorcism rite aimed at creating a balance of nature and peace and keeping the sustainability of the Archipelago. Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika highly appreciated the commitment of Balinese residents to maintain the island, both materially and spiritually. Pakelem exorcism rite performed currently signified the realization of maintaining Bali and the archipelago. Pakelem ritual was expected to minimize the disaster. This matter, said the governor, had been proven that Bali was still safe and away from disaster. In the midst of the ceremony, governor delivered a donation worth IDR 10 million to the committee of pakelem exorcism rite. Meanwhile, Gianyar Regency Government donated IDR 1 million. On that occasion, the three temple priests of Pura Segara Rupek and Pura Melanting received a donation of (BTN/kmb) holy bells. B N

A Curse or a Blessing

Every time and again the question is: what is most important in human life? Often the answer is: love, good health and proper education. I do not doubt these priorities, but forget love, good health and proper education, if there is not sufficient food. In many cultures and also on Bali people ask the blessing of the Gods for their daily food.

ut besides this blessing I realize that there is another side of the food medal. You could say the dark side. Food is basically a blessing but still can become a curse. Waiting for some friends on the airport Ngurah Rai, I saw so many people from all over the world coming to Bali for holidays. I noticed among them an impressive number of people who looked as if they were in a desperate need for a strict diet. Scientifically they call this phenomenon obesitas, but in slang you call them fat. And don’t underestimate this phenomenon of fat people. There are already many clinics in the world that fight this kind of food addiction. This has all to do with lifestyle in the sense that people have no discipline, don’t know their limits and keep on eating chocolate. Recently in the supermarket of Hardy’s I saw a rather fat lady who filled her basket with all kinds of chocolate. To my amazement she could not control herself and even before she arrived at the cashier, she already had eaten two bars of chocolate and just handed over the packing. The lady at the checkout point did not show her surprise, but you can imagine that she had something to tell at home after her daily work. What to think of children, many of them already overweight, who are invited to go to a fast food restaurant and just eat French fries and a hamburger with mayonnaise, without any vegetables. These two examples just illustrate that the phenomenon of obesitas has all to do with lifestyle. As such it is not fitting in that of the Balinese people, who strive for harmony and balance in life, in line with the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana*. Although fast food in the US is for everyone,

Pakelem Exorcism at Segara Rupek

Food:

Column by Jan Hendrik Peters*)

because it is cheap, the fast food in Indonesia is in general for the well-to-do people, because in comparison with the food in a warung it is still relatively expensive. Balinese youngsters consider fast food as an aspect of status. It is in some way comparable with the motor cycle that gives the owner the feeling to be successful. It feels good to park your motorcycle at a fast food restaurant and with the helmet still on the head to order casually a hamburger with mayo and a coke with ice. Caused by a certain lifestyle in which people cannot control themselves, the addiction to food still has severe consequences. It is sometimes impossible that a really fat person can sit in a regular chair in the airplane and if a really fat person is ill and has to go to the hospital, the surgeon needs a special technique to help these fat people. And sometimes they have to lie on the floor because there is no surgery table strong enough. The economic costs of food as a curse are enormous and the problems because of this are not yet solved. I am not so much motivated to linger on this dark side of food any longer and much more attracted by the blessings of food. One of the dimensions of food is that food is enjoyable. To experience this dimension of joy you just have to go to the traditional market where the common people go, sit down and eat their meal on the spot, or go there to take it home. Walking around on the traditional market, the pasar senggol in Sanur, I feel part of a social event, crowded with people and all kinds of different food stalls, from islands all over Indonesia. Because I am a frequent visitor of this traditional market I know where to go to get my preferred food. The lady already knows what

I like, is welcoming me with a smile and even knows my name. On this market you get the unique opportunity to learn more about the specific culture of Bali and Indonesia. Most visitors are common Balinese, still also some tourists visit this place. Also on the traditional market you can see the new trend that young Balinese people still keep their helmet on while ordering and eating, just to show that they feel confident and people can see that they are the proud owner of a motorcycle. Tourists who are not visiting the traditional market, don’t know what they are missing. If you are interested in Bali, don’t miss the traditional market which is so characteristic for Bali and is like the Turkish bath that is so characteristic for Turkey. It is a misunderstanding with many tourists, who are reluctant to go to this traditional food market that the hygiene would be insufficient. They are afraid they will get the ‘traveler disease’ which would spoil part of their holiday. On the contrary, the control on hygiene of the food in the traditional market has been increased to make sure that the quality is OK and people don’t get sick. In reality the traditional market is a much more interesting cultural concept for the tourist, than for example the food courts in the hyper modern malls or the expensive restaurants in top hotels. In the way people enjoy their food you can see the differences between the East and the West. In the wealthy West eating is no longer a means to survive but much more a social happening, in which people communicate with each other during dinner. People take their time and dine for hours. It is considered impolite to eat too fast and leave immediately after dinner. Just the opposite of what we see in the East. Sometimes I am invited for a party, where people come together for a ceremony with dinner. The moment the host invites all the guests to the buffet, you can see a run of Balinese and Indonesian people to the food, fill their plates and find some place to concentrate on eating the food in record time, without paying attention to other people. After they have finished they go

home immediately. So the moment the host invites people to the buffet, you know already in advance that the party will be finished within half an hour. In the West, if a daughter starts a new relationship with a boy and it seems serious, the parents of the girl invite the boy for dinner, as an excellent opportunity to get to know each other, for the parents to judge whether the boy fits in their family and for the boy to get to know the parents of his girlfriend. During a dinner I can perceive differences in lifestyle, good manners and behavior. I still keep in mind that sometimes what is impolite in one country, is considered good behavior in another country. If I look at all these different dimensions of food, I think we can expect even on Bali the development of food as a social event and an opportunity to get to know each other and understand the different cultures. I even believe that we will use dinner to know each other and solve problems, just as networking during playing golf. At the moment there are many books about food in which food is presented as a culinary art. I believe the Indonesian and Balinese kitchen is internationally still underestimated. On the list of the most important national kitchens in the world you will not find the Indonesian kitchen. To my opinion this has all to do with promotion. The Balinese and Indonesian kitchen has the potential to grow and be recognized as belonging to the top of international culinary art. Selamat makan. * On the website Tri Hita Karana Bali the THK definition is described as follows: The philosophy of Tri Hita Karana affirms that happiness, prosperity and peacefulness are attainable when the three elements of God, Human and Nature coexist in harmony with each other in daily life. * ) Prof. Dr. Jan Hendrik Peters, Director of International Centre of Service studies Bali

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.

Hotel with unique cordiality

Previous DJ act: Tiesto, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Sasha, Fedde Le Grande, Matt Hardwick, Super 8 & Tab, Shah, Mischa Daniels, Mark Vedo, Chus, Oscar De Rivera, Tiefschwarz, Kyau & Albert and many more... Awards: “Rural Club of The Year” PARANOIA AWARDS 2008 “Bali Club of The Year” REDMA AWARDS 2008 “Best International DJ Act” THE BEAT AWARDS 2007 & 2008

CLUB OPENS 11PM TO 6 AM | TIGHT BUT POLITE SECURITY | OUTDOOR TERRACES BUNGY JUMP+SWIMMING POOL | LARGE CARPARK

DOUBLE SIX CLUB NO. 66 JALAN DOUBLE SIX, BLUE OCEAN BOULEVARD, SEMINYAK BALI INDONESIA C12-67/IX

WWW.DOUBLESIXCLUB.COM WWW.FRIENDSTER.COM/DOUBLESIXCLUB C12-87

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI DENPASAR In the City

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI

Tourism Objects in Badung Favored by Canadians

Ogoh-Ogoh Attraction,

For Welcoming the New Year P

engerupukan procession one day before the Nyepi of Caka New Year 1932, Monday (Mar 15) will be ascertained more lively than the previous years. Because, along with the procession will also be held the assessment to ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) competition centered at the point of zero kilometer of Denpasar, namely at Catur Muka statue. At least 24 units of ogoh-ogoh representing the winners in the subdistrict-level competitions will join the competition in the Denpasar City level. Chairman of the organizing committee Nyoman Astita accompanied by event coordinator (PPTK), I Made Gede Saskara, and Secretary of Denpasar Cultural Services Nyoman Suastama in the Office of Denpasar Mayor, last Monday (Mar 1) said other than processional competition of ogohogoh, Pengrupukan procession held by respective hamlet around the statue of Catur Muka would also parade their ogoh-ogoh at that location. In other words, there are two processions carrying the ogohogoh on the upcoming Pengrupukan, namely for the competition procession and procession related to Pengrupukan. Given, the ogoh-ogoh

becoming the participants in the competition in the level of Denpasar city denoted the ogoh-ogoh demons winning the competition in their respective subdistrict. Out of the four subdistricts existing in Denpasar, it would be selected six units of the best ogoh-ogoh to forward into the level of Denpasar City, making the

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

total to 24 units. This year, there are 318 units of ogoh-ogoh originating in 399 administrative hamlets in Denpasar. West Denpasar included approximately 83 units of ogoh-ogoh in this competition, North Denpasar (81), South Denpasar (77) and Denpasar East (77). BTN (BTN/kmb12)

One Stop Service:

Licensing Office of Denpasar

Paradigm of governance based on Law No. 32/2004 regarding to Regional Government said that government acts as facilitator and regulator of public service functions. In fact, the condition of public service often shows inefficiency of time, cost, facilities and infrastructure. As a result, it then triggers the presence of informal services or brokers who require additional fees. Eventually,

all of these led to the image of public services that did not satisfy the public. For that purpose, the Mayor of Denpasar IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, along with his deputy, IGN Jaya Negara, had a strong commitment to provide a professional public service and made a breakthrough to change the image of complicated public servants and took a long time. Head of Denpasar Licensing Office, A.A. Rai Soryawan, met in his office recently said that simplification of licensing procedures through the establishment of Licensing Office was one of the efforts to accommodate the needs of the community in the simplification of licensing services with the goal to encourage people to participate in

the investment discipline. In this case, Licensing Office would like to simplify the permit services such as the Licensing Office and make the institution truly the One Stop Service, where various types of licenses that previously scattered in a number of working unit of regional apparatus (SKPD), becoming the authority of the Government of Denpasar City based on 33 (thirty three) legislations, classified into 72 families, which decomposed in 105 types of licensing, now all could be processed through a single gate, namely the Licensing Office. In fact, the concept realized by Rai Mantra was positively responded by community. Community satisfaction toward one of the public services in

Denpasar was also in line with the public trust in the government apparatus at Denpasar City government. Moreover, until now Licensing Office could have been able to serve at least 105 types of licensing. Concept of service developed by Mayor Rai Mantra and Deputy Jaya Negara and supported by government apparatus under them in fact was able to lead the institution to an institution of Licensing Office becoming as the one-stop service in the the licensing process. Not only that, the commitment of the Licensing Office ranks already committed 3Rs, which was ready to implement an integrated licensing service door, ready to follow the changes and dynamics of society, and ready to apply the Management Information System (MIS). “It was all done in an integrated system of licensing services,” explained Ray (BTN/*) Soryawan. BTN

cenic beauty of coastal panorama owned by the Badung Regency region becomes a preferred destination to foreign tourists. In fact, tourist areas like Kuta Beach, Dreamland Beach, Kerobokan and coastal areas of Nusa Dua had become a favorite, especially for Canadian tourists vacationing in Bali. “Especially for Canadian tourists, they usually like tropical destination with a vast coastal area. The climate in their countries is very cold, even though in the summer,” said Sanjaya, a tour guide of Canadian tourists in Kuta, last Monday (Mar 1). During a vacation in Bali, Canadian tourists preferred to spend time by enjoying various marine activities such as surfing, diving, snorkeling, Jet ski, parasailing and sunbathing on the beach. “Canadian tourists belong to category of tourists

that are loyal to the Bali destination. They always wanted to try each of our package tours that particularly offer activities related to marine tourism. Similarly, they also like shopping and visiting some art markets such as Kumbasari, Kuta and Ubud Art Market,” she said. Meanwhile, Manager of KCBJ Tour & Travel, Al Purwa said, the high cost of transportation has caused the minimal number of Canadian tourists visiting Bali. “Europe, the United States, and Canada are the routes with the most expensive flight costs. Therefore, the impact of a prolonged global crisis happening not long ago mostly influenced their travel to Bali,” he said. Based on data from the Bali Government Tourism Office (Diparda Bali), the arrival of Canadian tourist in Bali during the period of 2004-2009 showed a significant increase, although during the period of 2006 their arrival once decreased to 14.23 percent compared to the previous period.

C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI GIANYAR The Center of Art

ura Gunung Kawi Sebatu is in Tampaksiring district that exists from Ubud to the north in 10 Kms. It is not large so much, however, it is a quiet temple to which surroundings were enclosed by the forest. There is a fountain where the clear water that is called “Holy fountain” begins to spring in the temple. Bad king Maya Denawa was defeated at the army of Dewa Indra because of the fight that happened in Tampaksiring village. Then, bad king Maya Denawa ran away to Subatu

Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu village on the west side in Tampaksiring village. All villagers were frightened because of the appearance of Bad king Maya Denawa, and ran away from the village at that time. God Vishnu of water saw confusion of people on Sebatu village. People who ran away from this village were neither the eaten one nor the drinking water, and were embarrassed very much. Then, Vishnu gave the spring water for them. And, the souls including Vishnu challenged Maya Denawa to a fight. The bad king Maya Denawa to whom the forces had already failed was driven to Petanu river, and killed.

Mangupura, the Capital of Badung Regency M

angupura is defined as the capital of Badung Regency. The inauguration was carried out by Minister of Home Affairs H. Gamawan Fauzi on last Friday (Feb 12) located at Badung Civic Center, Mangupraja Mandala, Mangupura, Badung. The name of Badung’s capital was actually stipulated on last November 16, 2009 by the President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Along with the event, the Minister of Home Affairs also handed over the Government Regulation No. 67/2009 about the Relocation of the Badung Regency’s Capital from Denpasar City to the territory of Mengwi subdistrict, Badung Regency to the Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung witnessed by Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika and Head of the Badung House I Made Sumer. The name Mangupura itself represents an enchanting city, a place where to search for beauty, peace and happiness bringing prosperity and fostering a sense of security to people. Meanwhile, the capital of Badung according to Government Regulation No. 67/ 2009 includes nine villages in the Mengwi subdistrict namely the Village of Mengwi, Gulingan, Mengwitani, Kekeran, and then Municipality (Kelurahan) of Abianbase, Lukluk, Sempidi and Sading. Before the main event, the Minister and Governor of Bali carried out the planting of rain tree (Albizia saman) at the area of Badung Civic Center. At least, 1,000 invitees attending the event either of the elements of Bali Provincial Government, Regency/ City in Bali and the components of society ranging from the head of customary village, head of subak cooperative, social troupes, and elder of royal palace. Also

c tir

present on that occasion was Director General of Ministry of Home Affairs, Sutrisno. Area Expansion Badung Regent A.A. Gde Agung in his speech said the development of Badung Civic Center was motivated by expansion process of Badung Regency into two areas namely Badung Regency and Denpasar Municipality in 1992. Such expansion has factually caused the Administrative Region of Denpasar to have two Civic Centers. On the basis of these, there was thought to have a Civic Center located in Badung Regency. Having preceded by the purchase of land in 2007 the Badung Civic Center was built on 46.6 ha of land. “In April 2009 the entire working units of regional apparatus (SKPD) were expected to base in the Badung Civic Center complex, so that public service of Badung community could be improved,” said the Regent. In keeping with the development process of the civic center, so at the beginning of the year 2008 it was begun the process of determining the capital’s region

and its name. Such measure was commenced with the absorption of people’s aspirations, initiated by the implementation workshop pioneered by Badung House where it was proposed the name of the capital of Badung to the House. “Based on decision of the Badung House, we propose the capital region and the name Mangupura to Governor of Bali to be further forwarded to the Minister of Home Affairs. Having passed through a discussion, ultimately the President of the RI stipulated on November 16, 2009 a Government Regulation No.67/ 2009,” explained the Regent. Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika felt happy and congratulated as well as thanked the Regent and the Badung House on their sincerity and hard work in realizing the civic center. It also became an expectation of Badung public to have a town in their own regency territory. “The inauguration of the name Mangupura should be made into a good moment for the Badung Regency Government in running the optimal administrative services and provide optimal service to the community,” he (BTN/015) said. BTN C12-199/09 Th. 2010

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI BANGLI Peace and harmony

The villagers built a small shrine in the place in a present temple for savior Vishnu. It is said that this is a starting point of Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. The temple is like the park, and there is settled quiet, atmosphere. A lot of fish are swimming in the fountain in the temple. Feelings are healed when is in this temple that overflows in beautiful water and green. The sound where the spring

water flows to the having a bath place is very comfortable. Water clears completely and it is popular as the temple where holy water springs up to people. Local and tourist’s lovers are often seen to feel time pass peacefully. This temple is 15 minutes by car from Pura Tirta Empul. It is recommended to stop by this temple by all means if going to Pura Tirta Empul. It will be healed

very much by this temple done remaining quiet very much in a relaxed manner. To access the temple from the airport Ngurah Rai around for one and half hour by car, and its open for visitor at 07:00 till 18:00 Wita. The visitors should be used breechcloth and the string (SlendangBalinese) for visiting a shrine are necessary. BTN (BTN/*) C12-193/481.1/06/B.PEM/II/2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 12 - 25, 2010

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities

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

Optimized, Wild Dogs Elimination Program:

Audience of AIPI Bali

c tir

Seminar on Heroism of Kebo Iwa GIANYAR - To commemorate and continue the heroic spirit of Kebo Iwa, Gianyar Regency Government through the Office of Cultural Services conducted a research seminar, writing and printing of books on Kebo Iwa. This activity posed a series of endeavor for the preparation of a book about Kebo Iwa and his history. Aswell as some officials from the higher officials of Gianyar Regency and Head of UPTD Bajra Sandhi, Bali Province, it was also attended by researchers, cultural experts and artists such as Agung Rai Arma, Prof. Wayan Dibia, Prof. Gede Paramarta, Wayan Carita, and Suteja Neka. Such second seminar was held in Arma Museum, Ubud, last Tuesday (Mar 2). (BTN/015)

c tir

GIANYAR - Indonesia Political Science Association (AIPI) of Bali Chapter had an audience with the Regent of Gianyar, last Tuesday (Mar 2). On that occasion Dr. Wayan Gede Suacana as Chairman of AIPI Bali Gianyar asked for the willingness of Gianyar Regent to join and sat as an honorary member. Practical experiences of the Regent as head of the region might be contributing ideas and study materials for the association to the increase of culture of local political science studies in Bali. Meanwhile, the Regent of Gianyar hoped the formation of a new management and the formulation of the program through branch meeting could encourage the existence of the organization as a vessel to channel the aspirations of woman entrepreneurs to be competitive in the workplace and creates business opportunities. (BTN/015)

Taxis Should Be Managed Professionally axi is one of the essential facilities to support the tourism in Bali. This matter was conveyed by Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika recently. Unfortunately, it was regretted that many taxi services in Bali were less professional. As recognized by Chairman of the Al Purwa Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (Asita) of Bali Chapter Al Purwa and the Chairman of Bali Tourism Transport Association (Pawiba) Bagus Soediana when encountered at the office of Asita Bali, last Monday (Mar 1). Al Purwa said, actually other than the airport and hotels, taxis were important means to support tourism. He considered up to these days many taxi drivers stayed not professional and provided services to passengers as they liked whereas the majority of passengers were tourists. He added the number of taxis operating professionally and providing a satisfactory service remained minimal. Often the tourists coming to Bali should deal with taxi drivers who were not professional. There is even a driver who played the meter, turned it off and asked for certain fees if they wanted to transfer to the destination wished. This condition would certainly worsen the image of Bali as a popular tourism destination in the world. Meanwhile, Chairman of Bali Tourism Transportation Association (Pawiba) Bagus Soediana acknowledged the lacking of professionalism of taxi drivers. He hoped government could discipline these conditions, so as not to be polemic and exacerbate the image of Bali. Soediana agreed with Al Purwa, taxis operating in Bali should be managed professionally, so that it could provide the best services and convenience to passengers, where the majority of them were tourists or travelers. About this taxi service, one of the Division Heads in the Indonesian Tour Guides Association (HPI) of Bali Chapter, Sang Putu Subaya when contacted separately also gave his comments. He was assessing the presence taxi highly influenced the comfort and security of tourists in vacation. The reason, taxis were the most commonly used as tourists transport when they traveled. When managed professionally, a taxi would compete to give the best service. BTN (BTN/kmb18)

DENPASAR – In the series of the 18th Anniversary of the Denpasar City, it was organized clearance sale. Such two-day clearance sale was thronged by visitors, because the price of goods was actually below the average of normal price. The clearance sale took place on Jalan Kaliasem Denpasar. Meanwhile, the culinary outlet was also visited by the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform, EE Mangindaan accompanied by Secretary of Bali Province, Wayan Yasa and Secretary of Denpasar City, Rai Iswara. (BTN/ 015)

Sixteen Fighters Released

Avoid Negative Image

c tir

Clearance Sale Thronged by Visitors

Death Benefit

c tir

DENPASAR – Denpasar Mayor IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra handed over death benefit to three representatives of resident from South and East Denpasar Subdistrict. Provision of these death benefits is intended especially for Denpasar residents having Denpasar identity card. Compensation was provided as a form of protection for society of Denpasar, especially for death due to accident, old age or illness. Compensation was also given to all members of the unfortunate family. The amount of compensation given was IDR 1 million per person delivered to the rightful heirs. (BTN/015)

Changing lives through sustainability

wo projects bringing green stoves and clean lighting to remote communities in Latin America, East Africa and India are the laureates of the 2009-10 UNEP Sasakawa Prize, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced Wednesday (24/2). This year’s winners are Nuru Design, a company bringing rechargeable lights to villages in Rwanda, Kenya and India; and Trees, Water and People (TWP), an organization that collaborates with local NGOs to distribute fuel-efficient cook stoves to communities in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Haiti. The UNEP Sasakawa Prize, worth $200,000, is given out each year to sustainable and replicable grassroots projects around the planet. The winners will receive their prestigious Prize at an Award Ceremony in Bali attended by dozens of Environment Ministers during the 11th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council. In a year that saw global leaders meet in Copenhagen for the crucial climate conference, the 2009 theme for the Prize is ‘Green Solutions to Combat Climate Change’. The winners, who were selected by a panel of four people including Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and UN Messenger of Peace Wangari Maathai, will receive $100,000 each in order to expand and develop their grassroots projects. Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director and UN UnderSecretary-General who chaired the Jury Panel, said: “Combating climate change is not just up to governments: it starts at the grassroots level, as communities tap into the power of renewables and sustainable technologies. Through pioneering green ovens and sustainable lighting, Nuru Design and Trees, Water and People are changing the lives of thousands of schoolchildren, housewives and villagers across Latin America, Africa and India. This is the Green Economy of tomorrow, in action today.” The two projects are both helping to improve daily lives in far-flung, non-electrified villages while helping to fight climate change. Nuru Design has already converted thousands of households to rechargeable lights, and aims to prevent the emission of around 40,000 tonnes of CO2 from kerosene lighting in 2010. And through fuel-efficient cooking stoves that burn 50 to 70 per cent less wood, TWP is helping households save money and preventing nearly 250,000 tonnes of hazardous emissions. BTN

BADUNG - A total of 16 fighters or athletes of pencak silat martial art were selected by the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) of Bali Chapter participating in the event entitled Sand Beach Pencak Silat I 2010 at Kalanganyar Solo was officially released by Chairman of IPSI Bali AA Gde Agung, last Wednesday (Mar 3) at Puri Agung Mengwi. By the event that would be held on March 5-7, 2010 all participants should follow recruitment. (BTN/015)

Bali Needs to Specify the Lasting Subak Area

Prevent the Case of Dog Bites The growing number of cases on dog bites occurred in Bali made the Bali Animal Husbandry Services (Disnak) attempt to handle it fast. Head of Disnak Bali, I Putu Sumantra, last Saturday (Feb 27) said, to anticipate the cases of the additional dog bite; Disnak Bali optimized the elimination program.

e said for the first step it was required to impound the dogs and did not transfer the dogs from one village to another. Community, especially children, should stay away from stray dogs or dogs owned by people that were still disregarded. This was done to suppress the wild dog bite cases. Described, to follow up the

cases of dog bites Bali Animal Husbandry Services optimized the elimination activities of wild dogs. For this purpose, Disnak Bali had established elimination and vaccination teams. This team would come down to elimination activities if there was a report from the residents. Communities were asked to report any stray dogs to the office of Disnak Bali. This was taken as the basis for the team to do

elimination activities in the community environment. The data recorded in Disnak Bali until February 22, 2010, dog elimination in Bali has reached 61,579. The number of dogs that were eliminated will continue to grow in line with the efforts of Disnak Bali with the community to reduce the number of stray dogs in Bali. Furthermore it was said, society should recognize the existence of wild dogs around the community environment. Similarly, community had to remain alert to the cases of transmission of rabies through dog bites. One of the ways, society should impound the dog or give up the dog to be eliminated if they could not put into cage. BTN (BTN/kmb)

professor of U d a y a n a University Prof. Dr. I Wayan Windia, reminded Bali Provincial Government that it should immediately establish a lasting subak area by providing facilities and incentives to farmers. “Lasting subak means to avoid the transition function of agricultural land that is now difficult to control,” said Windia in Denpasar, last Saturday (Feb 27). He said the switch of agricultural land for the Prof. Dr. I Wayan Windia various functions of interest in Bali every year reached 750 hectares and the condition had been going in recent years. Transition functions to control a large area of land needed to be established in the region of lasting subak located strategically in eight regencies and one city in this region. He added that it aimed to continue the preservation of Balinese food security and the interests of tourism development, welfare of farmers, science, and still maintaining their cultural heritage. Government on the areas of lasting subak was necessary to be given compensation, even freed of property tax (PBB) so farmers could maintain passionately the arable land in agriculture. He reminded, the transition of agricultural land use caused uncontrolled existence of agrarian culture that increasingly threatened the safety, so that resulting in less favorable to the development effort, discovery and preservation of Balinese culture and arts. “If subak vanished in Bali, Balinese culture can be destroyed too, as well as Bali failed to maintain its food security,” said Windia. Subak in agricultural development in Bali is very important and can not be replaced by the role of other institutions. Therefore, the values of Tri Hita Karana (THK) are reflected in the rice cultivation by subak members, namely subak has a role as the food security buffer and supporter of environmental sustainability on the island. On that account, the development of agricultural sector in Bali in the next five years focuses on food security system based on production capacity, diversification of food, institutional and local culture. “Government policy is at the same time pushing the globaloriented agro-business by developing superior products that can win the competition,” said Prof. Windia. BTN (BTN/kmb)

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

Dog elimination activities conducted by the Bali government officials to suppress the number of wild dogs.

WHERE TO GO . . .

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

C12-194

March 12 - 25, 2010

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Consulates in Bali Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120 Royal Danish & Norwegian Honorary, Mimpi Resort Hotel Jimbaran, Ph. 0361 - 701 070 ext. 32, Fax. 0361 - 701 073/4 Honorary Consulate of The Czech Republic, Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur, Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 286 465, Fax. 0361 - 286 408 Consulate Agency France, Jl. Merta Sari Gang II No. 8 Sanur, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 285 485, Fax. 0361 - 286 406 Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Federal Republic of Germany, Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur, Po. Box 3100 Denpasar 80228’ Ph. 0361 - 288 535, Fax. 0361 - 288 826 Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 287 701, Fax. 0361 - 735 232 Consulate Italy, Lotus Enterprise Building, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ph/Fax. 0361 - 701 005 Honorary Consulate of Mexico, Puri Astina Putra Building, Jl. Moh Yamin 1 A Renon -Denpasar Po Box 3150 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 223 266, Fax. 0361 - 244 568 Honorary Consulate of The Netherland, Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta 80361, Po Box 3337 Denpasar 81001, Ph. 0361 - 761506, Fax. 0361 - 752 777 / 757 586 Honorary Consulate of Spain, Komplek Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Vallet 2 No. 11, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Ph. 0361 - 769 286, Fax. 0361 - 222426 Consulate Agency of USA, Jl. Hayam Wuruk310 Denpasar 80235, Ph. 0361 - 233 605, Fax. 0361 - 769 186 Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp British Honorary Consulate, Jl. Tirta Nadi No 20 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 270 601, Fax. 0361 - 287 804 Swiss and Austria Consulate Jl. Patih Jelantik Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No. 12 Kuta, Ph. 0361 - 751 735, Fax. 0361 - 754 457 Honorary Consulate Brazil Jl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/7 (March 12 - 25, 2010)

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

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (December 2009)

13th – “Tumpek Landep”, the day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati, the lord of all metal tools (including car) for magical power and proper function, held at every family- compound, especially at smiths and garages. Temple Festival at: - Pr. Ida Ratu Pande, Besakih - Pr. Mutering Jagat, Sidakarya, Denpasar - Pr. Taman, Ds. Bubunan, Seririt, Buleleng - Pr. Kerta, Banyuning Barat, Buleleng - Pr. Dalem Tenggaling, Sengguan, Singapadu - Pr. Dalem Pingit, Br. Taro Kaja, Tegalalang, Gianyar - Pr. Pasek Pedungan, Badung - Pr. Agung Pasek, Tangguntiti Kaler, Tabanan - Pr. Agung Pasek, Selemadeg - Pr. Pasek Tangkas, Kediri - Pr. Kawitan Arya Wangbang Penatih, Peguyangan, Singaraja - Pr. Bhujangga Waisnawa, Tegalcangkring, Jembrana - Pr. Penataran Pande Dalem Baturjati Br. Pandean, Mengwi - Pr. Batur Aryawarih Kepaon, Cenggolo, Sudimara, Tabanan - Pr. Penataran Pande, Kusamba, Klungkung 16th -Nyepi day (Silence day). Nyepi marks the beginning of the Çaka New Year. The purpose is to purify ourselves so that as we enter the New Year we will be ‘re-born’, cleansed of all wrongdoings committed in the previous year. (Read more on page 4). 17th – Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Pasar Agung Besakih - Pr. Puseh Ds. Bebalang, Bangli - Pr Pasek Bendesa Hyang Ds. Selat Kerobokan, Badung - Pr. Dalem Purancak Badung - Pr. Hyang Agung Ibu Wanasari Br. Tegal - Pr. Gede Gunung Agung Br. Dukuh, Munggu, Badung - Mr.Pasek Bendesa Pasar Badung Br. Legian Kuta Kaja - Mr.Ida Bhatara Dalem Tarukan Br. Pakel Satria, Klungkung - Pr. Keraban Langit Ds. Sading, Mengwi

CHINA TAIWAN

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

SINGAPORE

50000

30000 25000

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

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

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

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

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

Gianyar

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer)

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

20th – Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Puseh Bale Agung Ds. Padangan, Pupuan Tabanan

169 14

Gunung Kawi

219 61

Amlapura

23rd_ Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Penataran Tangkas Br. Tebuwana, Sukawati - Pr. Dalem Lagan Ds. Bebalang Bangli - Pr. Puseh Br. Lembeng, Sukawati - Pr. Pasek Gelgel Penulisan Ds. Kerambitan, Tabanan - Pr. Gaduh Ds. Sading - Pr. Dalem Gendamayu, Klungkung - Pr. Sanghyang Tegal Br Taro Kaja, Tegallalang - Pr. Penataran Agung, Besakih

181 23

144 31

Kuta

135 34

Lake Batur

146 33

Legian

106

139 89

112

101 Lovina

TOTAL : 2.229.945

5000 0

250000

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

102 79

Goa Lawah

100 125

Klungkung

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

141 46

Sanur

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

2009

that unfolding all over the eyes can reached them were actually the resource of the power that give the

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

This is a part of a continuing series of articles on Bali’s heritage (Editor) 8. Besakih Temple Besakih temple is an important Kahyangan Jagat for Balinese as a Hindu. This temple was built in Besakih village and was located at the slope of mount Agung or mount Tohlakir, in the 1000 m high above the sea level. The geographical position gives natural situation which full of composure, uniting with the largeness and holiness. Visiting Besakih Temple can be reached in every direction with many kinds of vehicles. If arriving in front of Pemedal Agung, almost all part of Bali can be seen with clarity confessing the greatness of Bali which has great magical power. The beautiful of Bali’s nature with the precious mountain, lakes, rivers, and sea

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

Tanah Lot

Uluwatu

Hunting the Traces of Ancient Balinese Culture (4)

182.556

163.531

210.935

208.185

224.236

222.441

190.617

50000

181.983

100000

179.879

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

161.169

WAVES - 1.5 - 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5

139.370

SEA 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

By I Made Sutaba

150000

(March 12 - 25, 2010) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

Cultural Heritage

200000

SEA WAVES FORECAST

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

Denpasar

164.643

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

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

10000

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

Candidasa

15000

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

201

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2009)

20000

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

Besakih

25th_ Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Bukit Bangli

35000

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

45000 40000

Bangli

24th_ Temple Festivals at: - Mr. Kawitan Arya Pengalasan Pusat Ds. Bedulu, Pejeng Gianyar - Pr. Pasek Tangkas Ds. Pasekan Kaler, Tabanan - Pr. Gaduh Binoh Ds. Ubung Denpasar

JAPAN MALAYSIA

BESAKIH TEMPLE

181

AUSTRALIAN

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

MADUWE KARANG TEMPLE

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

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

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

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

local people lives, which has nonesuch throughout they were managed carefully. Archeological researchers have been found several evidences until this time being. They were turned out that this temple was originated from simple megalithic worship, but containing magical power that was called supernatural power, ancestor’s magical power that had united with The Mount Gods based on Hindu’s conceptual, as Bethara Gunung Agung. Those archeological evidences were a Menhir in Batu Madeg Temple and stone throne in Dalem Puri They were the signs of ancestor’s spirit that can avoided disasters and allowing prosperous toward the relatives who were still alive. The stone throne was the throne for the ancestors’ spirit who was begging for their present in the earth in special day. It was also found in

Kiduling Kreteg Temple. Archeologically, Besakih had stairs structure determining this temple was one of megalithic worships from pre-Hindu era which was also found in many places outside Bali. There was another important evidence was Tegeh Koripan Temple in Penulisan Temple. It also has stairs structure as Besakih temple. Besides, in Selulung village was also found stairs terrace which from this time being functioning as a scared place for local people. Besides those archeological inheritance, there was also found some ancient statue and epigraphy in Besakih Temple which was believed from 15 th century. In addition, there were also some phalluses. Based on the fact, this temple was wide sacred areal which containing 18 wide temple complex like Penataran Agung Temple, Gelap Temple, Kiduling Kreteg Temple, Ulun Kulkul Temple etc. And it was completed by 16 Pedharman (temple of honoring great mother), so Besakih Temple was the symbol of uniting many other social communities in Balinese society. In relation with this temple’s construction, there was traditional resource that mentioning this Temple was built by Rsi Markandeya who planting pancadatu (gold, silver, copper, bronze and iron) to give magical power as a medium of sacred worship to society safety. Another resource explained that this Temple was built by King of Sri Kesari

Warmadewa who caused Blanjong epigraphy (Sanur) in 913 A.D which was the basic of Warmadewa dynasty. This dynasty brought Bali to the pick of its victory then. Through Bali history, Warmadewa dynasty had built good relationship with east Java when King of Erlangga era and the power in Bali was in the hand of his brother, the Sons of Mahendradatta and Udayana. 9. Maduwe Karang Temple This temple was located on the side of street in Kubutambahan village, about 12 Km to the east of Singaraja City and very easy to be visited. Based on information, this temple was built by famers who had migration from Bulian village located not far from south side of Kubutambahan. It is because of the difficulty of earning money in their original living. They were estimated that they were 35 families. The construction of the temple was conducted in 1890 until 1895. This Pura, as who it was built, became Subak temple (temple for honoring the Gods who control system of irrigation) for requesting the success of farming. This Temple was interesting because it had terracing structure and each terrace was contained by statue and Ramayana Story. The wall of the building was decorated by reliefs namely people riding bicycle relief which had West influence and other reliefs which still original and shown interesting Bali’s

character. It must be this Tegeh Koripan Temple or Penulisan Temple was Mount Temple for honoring the ancestor’s King of Pejeng, and coupling with Penataran Sasih Temple in Pejeng village. Inside this temple, there were several ancient statues which still functioned as sacred areal for local people. Based on their styles and epigraphy, these evidences were presumable from 11th century. Even though among them there were some showing Majapahit’s influences. Among the important ancient heritance, there was Bhatari Mandul statue which behind of it written 999 Caka or 1077 A.D. There were a couple statues which archeologist classified as the sign of King of Udayana and his Queen, Mahendradatta and written year on the back of the statues. There was still important cultural inheritance here that was a statue with epigraphy mentioning Mpu Bga name, as the sculptor of a statue (presumable from 11th century). Besides, they were also found some statue fragments that very hard to find their parts. They must be in damage when an eruption of Batur mount happened several years ago. Another interesting fragment was the fragment containing the writing of Bhatara Sri Astasura Ratna Bumi Banten with Candrasengkala (lunar chronogram) 1254 Caka or 1257 Caka (1332 A.D or 1335 A.D) who was the last King of ancient Bali.

March 12 - 25, 2010

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/7 (March 12 - 25, 2010)

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (December 2009)

CHINA TAIWAN

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

SINGAPORE

50000

30000 25000

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

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

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

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

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

Gianyar

Distance between Tourist Interests (Kilometer)

155 Goa Gajah

191 33

20th – Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Puseh Bale Agung Ds. Padangan, Pupuan Tabanan

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

TOTAL : 2.229.945

5000 0

250000

SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

102 79

Goa Lawah

100 125

Klungkung

147 34

102 Ngurah Rai Airport

158 45

109

113

Nusa Dua

141 46

Sanur

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

2009

that unfolding all over the eyes can reached them were actually the resource of the power that give the

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

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

Tanah Lot

Uluwatu

Hunting the Traces of Ancient Balinese Culture (4)

182.556

163.531

210.935

208.185

224.236

222.441

190.617

50000

181.983

100000

179.879

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

161.169

WAVES - 1.5 - 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.0 - 1.5 - 1.5 - 1.5

139.370

SEA 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

By I Made Sutaba

150000

(March 12 - 25, 2010) AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

Cultural Heritage

200000

SEA WAVES FORECAST

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

Denpasar

164.643

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

206 134 165 Gilimanuk

10000

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

Candidasa

15000

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

201

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2009)

20000

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

Besakih

25th_ Temple Festivals at: - Pr. Bukit Bangli

35000

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

45000 40000

Bangli

24th_ Temple Festivals at: - Mr. Kawitan Arya Pengalasan Pusat Ds. Bedulu, Pejeng Gianyar - Pr. Pasek Tangkas Ds. Pasekan Kaler, Tabanan - Pr. Gaduh Binoh Ds. Ubung Denpasar

JAPAN MALAYSIA

BESAKIH TEMPLE

181

AUSTRALIAN

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

MADUWE KARANG TEMPLE

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

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

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

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

March 12 - 25, 2010

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities

Optimized, Wild Dogs Elimination Program:

Audience of AIPI Bali

c tir

Sixteen Fighters Released

Avoid Negative Image

c tir

Clearance Sale Thronged by Visitors

Death Benefit

c tir

Changing lives through sustainability

Bali Needs to Specify the Lasting Subak Area

WHERE TO GO . . .

Tabanan Regency TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

Dog elimination activities conducted by the Bali government officials to suppress the number of wild dogs.

WHERE TO GO . . .

Klungkung, the Smallest Regency on the Island

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

C12-194

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI DENPASAR In the City

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI

Tourism Objects in Badung Favored by Canadians

Ogoh-Ogoh Attraction,

For Welcoming the New Year P

BADUNG The Center of Tourism

One Stop Service:

Licensing Office of Denpasar

C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI GIANYAR The Center of Art

Mangupura, the Capital of Badung Regency M

c tir

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI BANGLI Peace and harmony

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

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

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

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

orks of art on display were ranging from the pioneering painter of Indonesia, such as Hendra, Sujoyono, and Affandi. This exhibition also showcased the art

painters in expressing themselves to fill in the independence achieved. The exhibition was also meant to strengthen society’s belief, and convince the people of

A Curse or a Blessing

Pakelem Exorcism at Segara Rupek

Food:

Column by Jan Hendrik Peters*)

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

Hotel with unique cordiality

CLUB OPENS 11PM TO 6 AM | TIGHT BUT POLITE SECURITY | OUTDOOR TERRACES BUNGY JUMP+SWIMMING POOL | LARGE CARPARK

DOUBLE SIX CLUB NO. 66 JALAN DOUBLE SIX, BLUE OCEAN BOULEVARD, SEMINYAK BALI INDONESIA C12-67/IX

WWW.DOUBLESIXCLUB.COM WWW.FRIENDSTER.COM/DOUBLESIXCLUB C12-87

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

Looking back at your activities Prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Award for Alam Kulkul

‘Ngurah Rai Airport Bali- Gateway to Paradise’

FOTO SERIES

(BTN/*/014)

Ngurah Rai Airport Expansion Ends in 2012

Under the Sea Tunnel L

c tir

ADP

Vena Melinda:

Airport Authority Launches a Book

Bali Taxi Organizes Temple Anniversary

Who’s Who

March 12 - 25, 2010

Your guide to this island

Environment Program T

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

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

C12-133

March 12 - 25, 2010

While Finding Harmony Inside

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

HOTEL, VILLAS & BUNGALOW

privacy ...luxur y...traquility privacy...luxur ...luxury

Puri Sading Hotel The Suite Cottages and Restaurant

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

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

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

SA12-28

A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA Nusa Dua, Bali

SA12-40

SA12-130

SA12-127

SA12-25

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

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

SA12-26

SA12-32

TAMUKAMI HOTEL

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

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

SA12-

SA-107 SA-105

SA12-33

SA-106

TOUR & TRAVEL Thai’s authentic dishes for e veryone

PT. Pacific World Nusantara SA12-29

the only Thai’s Franchised Restaurant in Bali, off ering Fine Selections of Thai cuis ine open from 11 .00 - 23 .00 Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali - next to Bali Rani H otel -

51 Jalan Danau Poso Semawang - Sanur

SA-108

Villa For Sale

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

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

SA12-129

SANTA BALI Tour & Travel

SA12-31

NEW VILLA.Land 400m2, 2stories,3 Bed Rm, S.Pool. Big Garage. Br.Kuwum,Kuta.Price Rp 2,5M. Call : 7971818/ 08174747499/Nyoman

TOURS & TRAVEL

SA12-30

SA12-37

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

Your guide to this island

Let’s Celebrate Silence:

“Simpatik” Ads

SA12-39

Balinese Life

Your guide to this island

Com1-742

LOLEC Column

The 11th Meeting of SSGC/GMEF T

March 12 - 25, 2010 Your guide to this island

Your guide to this island

From The Editor

Launching the Museum Visits Years 2010 in Bali M

Nyepi, Balinese New Year

What is the Meaning of Nyepi?

CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 7

HOTEL AND SPA

PURI SARON HOTEL SEMINYAK KUTA

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

JL. CAMPLUNG TANDUK (EX. JL. ABIMANYU) SEMINYAK KUTA-BALI-INDONESIA TEL. +62 361 731 007 (hunting) FAX. +62 361 730 492 E-MAIL : info@seminyak.purisaronhotels.com WEBSITE : www.purisaronhotels.com

had also requested the Director of Museum Services Intan Mardiana to inventory the museums, which would be a gradually revitalized through 2015. His side also asked for the region through regional

budget to support the improvement of museums in each region. “This is indeed a tough task, but if done seriously and continuously hopefully it could engender good results,” he said. B N (BTN/015)

UNEP Engenders Nusa Dua Declaration

Bali Clean ........

(Cont. from page 1)

SA12-55

RI and UNEP ..... (Cont. from page 2)

Com12-481

(BTN/015)

March 12 - 25, 2010

Food & Beverage

Your guide to this island

Assorted Flavors:

(BTN/punia)

Cassava Cracker:

C12-86

A Crispiness to Bring Home

MALL BALI GALLERIA

DHARMAWANGSA SQUARE

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

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

C12-83

C12-119

SILENCE DAY PACKAGE

International SOS Bali, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 505 X Bali-Indonesia 24 hr Alarm Centre & Clinic Appointment: +62 361 710505 E-mail:sos.bali@internationalsos.com

C12-85

C12-12

Banjar Bindu, mambal, 8 Jalan Melati Po.Box 134-Ubud 80571 Badung, Bali-Indonesia Tel: (62) 361 8988688 fax: (62) 361 8988689 Email: fxvsubud@furama.com Website : www.furamaxclusive.com

Managed by Furama Hotels International C12-24

March 12 - 25, 2010

inister of Maritime and Fishery Affairs, Dr. Fadel Muhammad and Executive Director of United

Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Dr. Achim Steiner launched the Blue Carbon concept in the 11th Special Session of UNEP

PT. BPW EUROSERVICES HOLIDAYS Diving z Sailing z Tour z Travel

Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 273, Sanur 80228, Bali Indonesia Phone: +62 361 2810277421336 Fax.: +62 361 281742 Email: marketing@felicia-liveaboard.com www.felicia-liveaboard.com C12-90

Your guide to this island

International Bali-India Yoga Festival

RI and UNEP Launche Blue Carbon M

Sport & Recreation

Your guide to this island

C12 - 132

natural supporter in preventing climate change impacts,” said Dr. Steiner. (Cont. on page 17)

C12 - 131

C12-08

C12-99

C 127

SOLUTIONS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 7

C12-65

C12-77

C12 - 124

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

C4-125

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

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

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Agents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

C12-81

Central Java Bureau of Tourism

Badung Regency

Bangli Regency

C12-07

Denpasar City

Gianyar Regency

Klungkung Regency

Tabanan Regency

Pemerintah Kota Makassar

Provinsa SulSel

C12-11

C12-92

March 12 - 25, 2010

Rp 5000

Your guide to this island

Vol. XII No. 7

THIS

ISSUE

Food & Beverage Balinese Life Looking Back at Your Activities Consulates in Bali Gallery Sport & Recreations Our Guest

http://www.bali-travelnews.com

3 5 6 10 15 19 20

SUPL SIDE

8 March 12 - 25, 2010

Rp 5000

Your guide to this island

Vol. XII No. 7

LEME

S G E P A

http://www.bali-travelnews.com

Image Supplement Pages 1 to 8

Page 20

Mr. & Mrs. Tampoe:

“Sad if Returning to Their Home Country”

Mrs. Haddy Jallow Guisse

“First but Very Impressed”

“

Bali is very nice and a warm island to visit.” This is the first phrase she coined. Haddy Jallow Guisse is a citizen of Gambia who came to Bali for the very first time in the series of UNEP’s

C. 126

Indonesia Achieves UNEP Award Indonesia achieved the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Award for its success to promoting marine management and potential sources of marine life.

TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI

“

I would say watching the sunset in tropical surroundings feels very special and you can do it every day,” said Michael Tass when Bali Travel News asked him “Do you have special

Bali Clean and Green

The Indonesian President, SBY, officially opens the UN Conference here in Bali.

Michael Tass: