Pasemaya a Hinduism-inspired Cultural Event
This
is the way how the students of the Faculty of Dharma Acharya of the
State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) of Denpasar preserve the culture of
Bali. Various types of competitions are held by involving younger
generation ranging from the elementary, junior high, high
school/vocational school to college students. “The competition is an
effort to encourage young generation to remember and learn about the
culture of Bali as the Balinese character from the past,” said Dr. I
Nyoman Linggih, the Dean of the FDA amid the competition, Sunday (Apr.
12).Chairman of the Committee, I Wayan Erik Indrawan, said the contest lasting for three days presented the exhibition, art, religion and culture (Pasemaya). “As the student organization (Orkesmas), we are very concerned with Balinese culture so that we organize the event annually coupled with the anniversary of the Faculty of Dharma Acharya,” he explained.
The Pasemaya is held for three days namely on April 10-12. For this year, the competition includes the religious pop songwriting, ngelawar (Balinese delicacy preparation), mereraosan (proposing a girl), Balinese theater, short story writing and Balinese script writing on paper for elementary and junior high school across Bali. There are also Hinduism Olympic, Balinese storytelling and Balinese script writing on palm leaf for high school students. On the peak of the event was held the selection of the Dharma Acharya Faculty Students Beauty pageant.www.bali-travelnews.com
Have
you ever been to Neka Art Museum? The museum is located in the tourist
area of Ubud. The museum having become a tourist attraction draws many
travelers. It was established in 1978 and inaugurated by the Minister of
Education and Culture Daoed Joesoef on July 7, 1982. In the jubilee of
the Neka Art Museum (July 7, 2007), the museum belonging to Pande Wayan
Neka Suteja is equipped with the collection of kris dagger.
If
you have more time in Tanah Lot, you must try to walk along in
surrounding Tanah Lot area. You will find another beach beside Tanah Lot
area that haved ever seen before. That is located in the west side of
Batu Mejan beach, exactly close with Surya Mandala Cultural Park Tanah
Lot. The beach named "Yeh Kutikan" beach which include to Tanah Lot
area. This beach truly never visited by visitor before, not like Tanah
Lot. Because of the location is not easy to reach. But you must try to
visit this beach because this beach also unique too. 
Although
today is no longer the royal era, many people still collect kris
dagger. Its function is clear and no longer as it used to. It is no
longer a symbol of social status or weapon to defend one’s self or fight
in the war, but tends to become a symbol of cultural property, religion
or may become an investment. It is not surprising if the prominence of
dagger is now rising. It is certainly encouraging. After all, a kris
dagger is a symbol of cultural life of the community of our ancestors.
It may not be forgotten, but should be preserved.
Boreh
is a kind of Balinese herbal scrub known to the people of Bali and
poses a heritage from ancient times. It is often made for scrubs that is
applied on certain parts of the body and then let it dry. After that,
the drying layer is cleansed. 
At
the peak of the Ida Batara Turun Kabeh or congregation of the god
ceremony, Friday (Apr. 3) at the Penataran Agung of Besakih, Karangasem,
abundant pilgrims flocked to say prayers. From the morning before the
peak, pilgrims already worshipped alternately led by local priest.
Meanwhile, the peak of the ngusaba kadasa was officiated over by eight
higher priests. Six of them say prayers at elephant pavilion accompanied
by the coordinator Ida Dalem Semaraputra and two others at paselang
pavilion.
The
Ratu Subandar Temple at Besakih, Karangasem, is located at the upper
three stairs from the Penataran Agung Besakih. Local temple priests
Mangku Cik, Gusti Mangku Suputra and Jero Mangku Ugu met on the
sidelines of serving the pilgrims not long ago. They said that 99
percent of the pilgrims worshipping at the temple were businessmen or
traders. Mangku Cik conveyed that the Ratu Subandar Temple had the same
function as Melanting Temple. The latter temple of swagina or profession
is located above the market. Especially at Besakih, there was also the
Ratu Subandar Temple.
Pura
Dalem Balingkang yang terletak di sebelah Utara Gunung Batur ini, erat
kaitanya dengan raja-raja di Bali jaman dahulu, dan terjadi akulturasi
agama Hindu dan Buda yang berasal dari Negeri Tionghoa. Pura Dalem
Balingkang berlokasi di Desa Pinggan, Kintamani, Bangli. Dibangun pada
abad ke-11 oleh raja Sri Jaya Pangus Harkajalancana, dalam
pemerintahannya beliau didampingi oleh permaisuri utama yaitu Sri
Parameswari Induja Ketana, beliau adalah putri utama yang berasal dari
Danau Batur.
Canvas
along one kilometer will be spread in the area of Kebo Iwa Stadium to
the area of Car Free Day, Gianyar Urban Park. The canvas will invite
about 500 to 1,000 local painters to brush their colors on white canvas.
It was revealed when some senior painters of Gianyar such as Ketut
Budiana, Made Kedol Subrata, Tjokorda Gde Raka, Wayan Karja, I Made
Supena, I Made Mertanadi and Pande Ketut Bawa gathered and discussed to
enliven the anniversary of Gianyar town next April 2015.
As
an expression of devotion and gratitude to God who has been bestowed
welfare for universe, especially the fertility of plants at subak area,
people organized a ceremony known as ngebek widhi at Penataran Pucak
Mangu Temple, Tinggan village, Petang subdistrict, Tuesday (Feb 3). This
ceremony was regularly held once a year coinciding with full moon in
February. Other than attended by pilgrims from local village, it was
also attended by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Made Sudiana, with Regional
Secretary of Badung government, Kompyang R. Swandika and others.
Tihingan
village is one of the villages in Banjarangkan subdistrict, Klungkung
being renowned as the central producer of traditional gamelan musical
instrument. On that account, the buyer or gamelan players from various
regions in Bali, even outside the region, often come to this central
producer of gamelan in Bali.
Tektekan
and Okokan are two agrarian rooted, traditional styles of music, unique
to Tabanan AKA the rice granary of Bali. Simple wood and bamboo
instruments are used to create this music, which is still preserved as a
living tradition and often performed for local and foreign travelers.
Hindu
community in Bali will celebrate a sacred festival known as the Tumpek
Krulut on Saturday (Jan 31). This holyday is the embodiment of love for
the gamelan instrument in Bali. The term Tumpek Krulut is derived from
the name of wuku (seven-day week based on Balinese calendar), Krulut or
lulut which means intertwinement.
Other
than inhabited by population of monkeys and flying foxes, the Alas
Kedaton tourist attraction also has a temple established around the
1800s. It is called the Dalem Kahyangan Kedaton Temple with a variety of
uniqueness. One of them is the ngerebeg tradition always organized in
the peak of the piodalan or temple anniversary falling on Anggara Kasih
Medangsia.
Existence
of the freight stevedoring pier at Celukan Bawang Harbor, Gerokgak,
becomes a featured icon for the Northern Bali community. As a natural
and convenient harbor for skippers, this largest harbor in Buleleng has
become favorite sojourn for barges which often transport goods to
various towns in Bali.
Creative
and unique are the first impression can be captured when witnessing the
Penglipuran Village Festival (PVF). Diverse cultures and handicrafts
graced the second annual event. The PVF was opened by the Assistant to
Bangli Regional Secretary in charge of Administration and Public
Welfare Affairs, I Wayan Lawe.
In
the year 1950s, the Gandrung Dance was much loved by rural communities.
Even, it became a favorite art for men. Unfortunately, the dance
usually performed by female dancers had a chance to experience a bleak
period, when the other kinds of art developed. “We have revived this
noble art,” said Mrs. Erik Gianyar, the initiator of mass Gandrung Dance
performed on Mother’s Day, last week.
Rindik
is one of the Balinese traditional musical instruments. This musical
instrument is very simple, but has a distinctive sound. Rustic, peaceful
and prosperous atmosphere is depicted in the tones played. In the
wedding reception, thanksgiving and other ceremonial events, rindik can
become a choice of entertainment. At hotel lobby, this bamboo music is
often played as a welcome music. In the performing session, rindik is
usually played by three musicians. A player of lanang (female)
instrument plays the selangsih tone and another plays wadon (female)
instrument with a plain tone. Then, another plays a flute to give the
sweet feel in every gamelan composition.
Cremation
ceremony was the last tribute presented by the community of Ubud for
the inventor of Sosrobahu technique, Dr. Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, on
Anggara (Tuesday) Pahing, Sungsang (Dec 9). Even, the parade of the
nine-tiered bade tower from Puri Kantor to Dalem Puri cemetery Ubud took
place faster than usual.
Bali
has many unique traditions associated with war. All this time, the
well-known war tradition is the pandanus war at Tenganan village,
Karangasem and tipat-bantal war in Mengwi, Badung. Not many people know
if Bangli County precisely Pengotan village also has similar war
tradition namely the banana sheath war or perang papah biu.
Although
it was not a performing art, a total of 735 Balinese women roasting
coffee in open space became an intriguing spectacle. Their traditional
activity could draw many visitors and made them amazed. Moreover, the
background was beautiful and panoramic view of terraced rice fields, so
that it looked like an innovative theater.
To
commemorate the 100 years of Gong Kebyar, the Community Empowerment
Agency (LPM) of Ubud village organized the Ubud Cultural Arts Festival,
Friday (Nov 7). The event was centered at the Catus Pata or central
intersection of Ubud by showcasing various colossal displays. Thousands
of travelers from various parts of the world seemed enthusiastic to join
the show.
An
art performance entitled ‘Cultural Wonders of the Royal Pejeng
Performance’ drew the attention of the audience. Held at the Soma Negara
Grand Palace of Pejeng, Saturday (Nov 8), it did not only present
beautiful choreography, but also talented artists of local village.
Dozens of foreign travelers watched it and had dinner with the festive
touch of a strong culture. The performance of classical arts such as
psalmody, leather puppet, human puppet and cak a cappella entitled ‘the
Death of Kumbhakarna’ was staged by local artists. The art show would be
regularly held every full moon with the performance of various arts,
especially the mask dance and Legong Dance in accordance with the
potential owned by Pejeng village.
Prolonged
drought this year has made farmers in Tabanan difficult to get water.
To invoke the abundance of water, farmers in Tabanan held a mapag toya
or fetch water ritual. It is a tradition of farmers conducted to invoke
water in the East Selemadeg subdistrict taking place on Wednesday (Oct
15) at Bedugul Temple of Subak Aseman IV. The Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu
Eka Wiryastuti, was also present at the ceremony.
