Two Farmer Activities in Tabanan Get Record of MURI 0inShare 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. The activities of housewives roasting...

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Ubud Cultural Arts Festival 0inShare 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...

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Cultural Wonders of the Royal Pejeng Performance 0inShare Supported by Local Artists 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,...

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Mapag Toya Ritual, Invoke Rain to Overcome Drought 0inShare 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...

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Wayang Pakeliran of Denpasar City Explores Makassar City 0inShare Wayang Pakeliran of Denpasar City organized a performance in Makassar City, last weekend. Trans Studio Mall located in the Northern area of Losari Beach, Makassar, posing the venue at that night suddenly became the visitors’ point of interest. They came to witness the arts from the Island of the Gods. Performance of the collaboration arts with female puppeteer Ayu...

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  Taman Ayun Temple at Central Badung 0inShare As the Royal Family temple of the Raja of Mengwi Pura Taman Ayun is a beautifully apointed temple, with its own surrounding moat, in the village at Mengwi, Badung Regency, 18 Km. West of Denpasar. The history of this temple is closely associated with the begining of the Rajadom of Mengwi, in 1627 B.C. it was built in 163-1AD. at the time at the rule of the first Raja of...

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Taksu of Kertagosa fades out 0inShare Restoration to the roof of Kertagosa in current technique draws a concern of numerous public figures in Klungkung County. One of them is Ida Bagus Pidada Kaut. Recently, he assessed the techniques applied in maintaining to restoring the roof of Kertagosa had made the taksu...

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Sapi Gerumbungan: Traditional Cultural Attraction worth Knowing 0inShare The Sapi Gerumbungan or cow racing is cultural attraction as well a traditional game of farmers. This cow racing always attracts public attention of Buleleng and travelers. Indeed, it previously has faded out, but now the cow racing is virtually always given an opportunity by the Buleleng government in big events such as the anniversary of the town of Singaraja,...

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Tipat-Bantal War, a Unique Tradition at Kapal Village 0inShare When thrown at something, one will be definitely upset. Even, not a few are offended to result in revenge. However, this one is different where the local community throws tipat-bantal at each other while dancing merrily. Moreover, those exposed to...

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Body painting enlivens the seventeenth NDF 0inShare The prestigious Nusa Dua Fiesta (NDF) was enlivened by various interesting activities drawing the attention of visitors. For instance, there were 28 local and international artists and models who voluntarily participated in the body painting event that also jazzed up the inauguration of the seventeenth annual Nusa Dua Fiesta, Monday (Oct 13). Body painting has its own charm,...

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Lovina Festival Presents Sacred Art 0inShare 50 Yachts from 12 Countries Participate in Sail Indonesia     Sail Indonesia will be held coinciding with the Lovina Festival on Thursday (Sep 25). This international event involved totally 50 yachts from 12 countries around the world. The yachts are ready to moor on Lovina Beach, Buleleng. “Today, dozens of yachts have moored,” said the Head of Buleleng Culture and Tourism...

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Enjoy Bali by Surfing in Batu Bolong Beach 0inShare Almost similar with Echo Beach, Batu Bolong Beach that located in Canggu Village, Kerobokan District, Badung or about 200 meters adjacent to Echo Beach presents a big and dazzling waves for surfing. The magnificent sunset also support this beach become more fascinating. Even, this beach has been the one of famous destination after Kuta that visited by foreign tourists who want...

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Ngaben Anyar tradition at Sampalan customary village 0inShare Residents of Lekok hamlet, Sampalan customary village, held the tradition of ngaben anyar cremation, Monday (Sep 1). Implementation of the tradition was quite unique, where the body was handled first before continuing to the next stage of cremation procession. Chief of Sampalan customary village, Ketut Sujana, said that the ngaben anyar did not took place as usual. When...

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Monkey Forest Nice Place to See Cute Monkeys Seeing hundreds of monkeys hanging around the trees and roaming in the forest, apparently becomes a memorable experience for the tourist. Moreover, having an opportunity to hold the monkey and feeding some bananas for them, certainly it is very exciting. It was experienced by Rae Kelli Hofmeister who first came to Bali especially Ubud Monkey Forest Tourist Attraction....

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Cooking Class at Laplapan, Petulu Village 0inShare Accustomed to enjoying Balinese traditional food? Of course, it will not be complete for you without revealing the secret behind the delicious flavor. Well, to enrich the experience on traditional dishes belonging to the Hindu community in Bali, it is worth trying to make it. The art of cooking Balinese authentic taste with local ingredients will make a more unique experience while...

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Explore Your Creativity The 8th Legian Beach Festival (LBF) will be held for four days started on August 28 through 31. The annual event will be carried out on Legian Beach, Kuta. The special feature of the event is Joged Bungbung Dance. The event wants to promote the right Joged Bungbung dance. This is because the dance was known as an erotic dance. There will be performance on the dance by the art group who won the dance competition in...

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Pisang Rai Sela, Delicious Refreshment for Farmers 0inShare Probably you have been familiar to enjoy various typical cakes of Hindu community in Bali, but you must try this snack. Local people call it pisang rai sela. Actually it is almost the same as the jaja pisang rai in common, but the former uses different main ingredient, namely cassava.  http://www.bali-travelnews.co...

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Jaja Klepon as ‘Trade Mark’ of Tanah Lot 0inShare When making a visit to Tanah Lot, travelers will be happy. The attraction situated at Beraban village, Kediri subdistrict, Tabanan does not only offer a beautiful nature or the aura of temple sanctity. More than that, the loveliest tourist attraction becoming a favorite to travelers also offers culinary tourism.Jaja klepon (ball cake) seems to have become a ‘trade mark’ to Tanah...

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Legong Buwuk as the Answer of Disaster 0inShare This traditional dance is better known as Legong Buwuk. The look and movement are similar to other Legong Dance. It is one of the classical dances having always been an icon of Balinese dance. The Legong Buwuk was inspired by classical Legong having existed before. It presents the aesthetic paradox of the original Legong Dance. Generally it puts on neat clothes with sparkling golden...

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Bali Bird Park Beautiful Place Filled with Birds Collection Traveling to Bali seems more colorful when you are able to see collection of birds from many countries. This fun activity can be enjoyed by the guests in Bali Bird Park located at Singapadu Village, Sukawati Gianyar. The great experience was described by the foreign visitors from Saudi Arabia Hisham and Sukainah. They are very happy to interact and...

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Royal Cremation at Ubud Grand Palace Cremation or ngaben is a common ritual organized by Balinese Hindu community. However, the cremation taking place at Ubud Grand Palace is relatively different. In addition to being unique, the royal cremation performed by the descendants of the royal family draws many local people and foreign travelers. Cremation belongs to Pitri Yajna or a ceremony devoted to ancestral spirits as an obligation to...

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Ngambeng Tradition at Bedulu Village, Gianyar 0inShare Bedulu customary village, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, has a unique tradition known as ngambeng. This ngayah or devotional works conducted by a number of children is a part of the procession of the piodalan or anniversary of Samuantiga Temple. By and large, this tradition is done 15 to 8 days before the temple anniversary. Boys and girls who wear traditional attires divide themselves...

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Balinese Souvenir in Tanah Lot Art Market 0inShare Is your day incomplete without a shopping trip? Then Tanah Lot is the vacation spot for you! There are art markets in the area where you can buy just about anything your heart desires, from sarongs to jewelry, furniture to statues, little gift items to new bed frames…there is a Tanah Lot market for everything. Prices are great but if you want to bargain for a better deal go right...

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