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Gambir Cake, a Typical Balinese Taffy

2011-09-30T08:04:00.002+08:00

Not only rice wine and salted nuts favored by domestic tourists as typical souvenir of Bali, a number of snacks such as gambier snack is also responded positively by these circles. Gambier cake wrapped in leaves turns into a unique snack that can draw the intriguing interests of consumers to try. “Gambier Cake can be said as typical souvenir of Bali that is no less attractive than rice wine, and

Jaja Bendu: Tasting Splendor of Balinese Cake

2011-09-30T08:03:00.001+08:00

Other than exploring the beauty of nature, culture, and food, perhaps you are also eager to know about the Balinese cakes. As a religious community, Balinese have a wide treasure of cakes mainly offered in ritual activities. By and large, this diversity may be shown in terms of the making, look and presentation. The easiest way to have a closer look at such diversity is by visiting traditional

Lempet, unique delicacy from Klungkung

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000+08:00

Lempet is a kind of traditional Balinese sea food which is famous in the eastern part of the island namely Klungkung Regency. Limpet is made from the fish that often being catch by the local fishermen. The food is made from fish which is already being cleaned so there are no bones left on the meat. The ingredients are similar with the other traditional Balinese food which uses chili, red sugar,

Ngusaba Tegen, a Unique Ritual at Kedisan, Kintamani

2011-09-30T07:39:00.000+08:00

In preserving the customs and culture, thousands of people of Kedisan, Kintamani, held a unique ritual named ngusaba tegen. In contrast to the ceremony in general, the ingredients used in the ngusaba tegen ritual was cake or fish that should be boiled or grilled. Thousands of people were walking side by side while bringing the ritual paraphernalia in the form of offerings. Male residents carried

UNESCO to visit Bali for world heritage nomination assessment

2011-09-27T22:51:00.000+08:00

A team from UNESCO will visit locations in Bali next month as part of a final assessment for a potential world cultural heritage nomination, a Bali Culture Agency official says. “The teams are scheduled to be in Bali Oct. 12-17,” agency head Ketut Suastika said on Saturday in Denpasar as quoted by Antara news wire. Suastika said that three locations had been nominated as potential world cultural

Southern Bali to Get New Toll Road

2011-09-27T21:48:00.001+08:00

South Bali is to get a new 11-kilometre toll road as part of efforts to ease chronic congestion. A new consortium has been formed to fund and run the Rp2.4-trillion (US$280-million) project, with work expected to begin later this year, it was revealed this week. The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), a government-owned tourism company which manages the Nusa Dua resort area, will be

Unique Bali Traditions will they stay?

2011-09-27T21:39:00.001+08:00

Bali is an island filled with unique traditions, arts, cultures, and beautiful performances. Dances, play, songs and traditional music performances found in Bali have so many variations. One of the singing performances is kekawin. It is a traditional Bali singing performance and the lyrics are taken from holy Hindu books. We can say that kekawin is like a choir in the church but the difference is

Kaliadrem, a Balinese Traditional Cake

2011-06-23T08:24:00.000+08:00

Balinese traditional cakes remain to have its market share amidst the proliferation of diverse modern snacks today. It is evident, though only relying on the sales in traditional markets, the transaction is this kaliadrem cake can compete against modern type of cakes offered by a number of bakeries and supermarkets. “So far, the kaliadrem is still in high demand. However, the volume tends to

New Species of Coral and Fish Found in Bali Waters

2011-05-21T12:08:00.000+08:00

A team of marine biologists from Conservation International have described eight new species of tropical reef fish and a new species of coral in the waters surrounding Bali. “We have carried out a marine survey in 33 sites around Bali island and have identified 952 reef fish, and among them we discovered eight new species,” said the team’s senior adviser, Mark Van Nydeck Erdmann. The group of

Pagerwesi Ceremony

2011-04-04T15:10:00.000+08:00

Pagerwesi Day, which falls on Wednesday, Buda Kliwon Sinta (Balinese Calendar), is the third most celebrated holidays in Bali after Galungan and Nyepi Day. Balinese Hindus celebrate Pagerwesi every six months (210 days) according to the pawukon calendar systems. Pagerwesi derived from words “pager (fence)” and “wesi (iron)”, simply “iron fence”, is a day to strengthen one’s fortification against

Bali Safari & Marine Park

2010-11-16T04:55:00.000+08:00

Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah, Bali Safari and Marine Park featuresthe following exhibits featuring Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali

Yeh Pulu, Bali Ancient Refief

2010-11-16T04:44:00.002+08:00

Bali is a jewel island, but the content of traditional values, arts, history and culture is not as small as the area. Artistic heritage, history and culture almost spread throughout the nine regencies and city existing on the Island of the Gods. The search on the heritage, arts and cultural relics of this time is to Yeh Pulu Relief. Relief of the ancient rock stone is located at the Bedulu (

The 8th Kuta Karnival: Heal The World

2010-09-02T23:03:00.000+08:00

The 8th Kuta Karnival will be held again this year, on 28th Sept - 03 Oct 2010 in Kuta Beach, Bali. Previously Kuta Karnival is one of the biggest events in Bali and East Indonesia, which involves approximately 20 types of activities. This year KUTA Karnival 8th theme "Heal The World" with the meaning of Healing world from all aspects, both from a spiritual aspect or aspects of life primarily to

Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010: GREEN TOURISM

2010-08-29T12:22:00.001+08:00

A one-step-away Leisure & Entertainment Attraction with the theme: GREEN TOURISM, conducted in a secluded prestigious white sandy beach area of Nusa Dua Bali. Worldwide Tourists will flocks here at Nusa Dua Fiesta 2010 which will be held on 15-19 October 2010 including worldwide TV Magazines to cover this special event. Lots of attractions such as Water Sports, Family Activities, Art Fashion

The 2010 Citbank - Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

2010-08-29T12:07:00.002+08:00

The 2010 Citbank - Ubud Writers & Readers Festival theme is ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika : Harmony in Diversity’, the Indonesian national motto originating from the Sutasoma, an ancient Javanese text which advocates respect between all people, across religious, ethnic and social divides. From October 6 - 10, the brightest global writers will come together to debate the issues that divide and unite us,

Kopi Luwak (Civet Coffee) The Most Favorite and Expensive Coffee in The World

2010-08-05T15:01:00.000+08:00

Kopi luwak, or civet coffee, is coffee made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) and other related civets, then passed through its digestive tract. A civet eats the berries for their fleshy pulp. In its stomach, proteolytic enzymes seep into the beans, making shorter peptides and more free amino acids. Passing through a

Saha Nuhu, Sanur Village Festival 2010

2010-07-30T15:46:00.000+08:00

Following their four consecutive successful celebrations, this year the Sanur Development Foundation again will held Sanur Village Festival (SVF). Festival in previous years are always held with great fanfare, SVF will be held on the beach of Segara Ayu and Sanur Inna Grand Bali Beach, on August 4 to 8, 2010. The Theme of the festival this year is "Saha Nuhur", which literally means "zeal to

Bali awarded as the World Best Island in Asia 2010

2010-07-25T23:13:00.000+08:00

Bali is remains a tourism icon of Indonesia. In the midst of government efforts to pursue targets seven million of foreign tourists in 2010, a leading travel magazine based in New York, Travel & Leisure, awarded "World Best Island in Asia 2010" to the island resort, Bali The award presented in the "World's Best Award 2010" show in New York, Wednesday afternoon (21/7/2010). Hotel Four Seasons

Subak, Balinese Farmer Organization

2010-07-19T22:14:00.000+08:00

The word “subak” was originally found in Kediri-East Java a Hindu Kingdom in 14th century and then brought to Bali by the Hinduism when this Kingdom was conquered by the Moslem and kept until nowadays.Subak is an organization of farmers in an area where rice fields are located to manage water to irrigate their rice fields, includes water supply, and to build a temple.The temple (=pura in local

Galungan Day, Bali Biggest Ceremony Every 210 Day

2010-07-07T14:57:00.000+08:00

Galungan Day is one of the Hinduism biggest ceremony in Bali which is celebrated in every six month according to the Balinese calendar. At the Galungan Day the Balinese celebrate the victory of the good conquered the bad. In every villages in Bali, we can easily find line of decorated bamboo pool called “Penjor” which plated and stand beautifully in front of each houses. In the morning at that

Jauk Dance

2010-07-05T20:49:00.000+08:00

Jauk dance is a classical solo performance expressing the movements of a demon, Jauk is derived from a traditional play in which all the dancers, wearing frightening masks of the raksasa or demon type, enacted episodes from the Kawi versions of the Ramayana and Mahabharata Like the dramatic Baris.The harsh stare of the eyes, the thick, black moustache, and frozen smile give the masked Jauk

Wayang Bali

2010-07-03T09:39:00.000+08:00

Balinese Wayang Kulit shadow play takes place as a part of temple celebrations or other religious gatherings. The purpose of the Wayang is to bless the occasion by inviting ancestral spirits to visit the location. Bountiful offerings are presented before, during, and after the performance, which may last from three to four hours. Balinese Wayang is not an all night performance as it is in Java.

Tax Refund for Overseas Tourists to Boost Indonesia Tourism

2010-07-01T07:38:00.000+08:00

The Indonesian Government has provided a facility for tax refund since May 1st 2010. Now, if you visit Indonesia, you may get your tax refund if you purchase some goods in any retailer with “VAT Refund for Tourist” logo. At this moment, only eight retailers provided with “VAT Refund for Tourist” logo. Those retailers are : Pasaraya, Blok M, Jakarta Sarinah, Thamrin, Jakarta Metro, Pondok Indah

Bali Bird Park

2010-06-19T15:10:00.000+08:00

Bali Bird Park is the only bird park in Bali which is located in Gianyar regency arroud one hour from Nusa Dua area and about 30 minutes from Sanur. Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species. an innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of

Art Center, Taman Werdhi Budaya Bali

2010-06-01T13:39:00.000+08:00

Ardha Chandra or known as Art Center in Bahasa Indonesia is Taman Budaya also known as Taman Werdhi Budaya located at Kesiman, Denpasar. More precisely is at the southern end of the Nusa Indah street of East Denpasar city. Three access can be taken to reach the area, one is from Sanur taking Jalan Hang Tuah from where bigger cars can enter, or from the crossroad of Jalan Gianyar and Gatot Subroto