Cultures of Denpasar

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) | Cultures of Denpasar

2014-06-19T20:21:00.002+07:00

Garuda Wisnu Kencana or better known as the GWK is a statue of the god Vishnu and Garuda bird that stands on the hill Ungasan, Jimbaran. Sculptures made by a former student named Nyoman Nuarta ITB is planned to reach 145 meters high, beat high statue of liberty, New York and plans to become the world's tallest monument.

But until now the manufacture of this particular statue of Garuda statues are still not implemented because of cost issues hampered. The location of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located in a limestone hill with a height of 300 meters above sea level will then become landmarks that welcomes anyone when he stepped on his foot on the island of Bali.

Because some of the constraints of building the statue was a little choked up. Since built in 1997, up to the present condition of the new statue completed 15 percent of Head of statue of Lord Vishnu and Garuda. In complex areas, there were already exhibition center, restaurant, lotus pond, dioramas, Giri Kencana Villa, amphitheater, and trade and promotion center. A concert arena built in the middle of the cliff - the towering limestone cliffs. The cliffs are made of a hill in pieces.

How to Get There :
The road to the area GWK is the same path with a path of good Uluwatu area to see the sunset or watch a Kecak Dance performance. In route tour in Bali, GWK is one place that was visited prior to the Dreamland and Uluwatu. No transport to access here, so you can rent a taxi, or if you want cheaper to rent a car or motorbike.

Nusa Dua Beach and the Story | Cultures of Denpasar

2014-06-19T20:20:00.000+07:00

One of the unique beach in Bali is the Nusa Dua beach. This beach has two separate reefs. Nusa dua beach are about 11 kilometers from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport or about 14 kilometers from Kuta, you must bring your own vehicle or ride a vehicle transportation tours. Public transport does not pass this area.

Bali immemorial folklore says that the nusa dua beach is a waste beach to those who make mistakes in public. So as punishment, they were disposed to this beach and the beach is very barren of yore. They just eat from what they can on this beach. Then there were two knights who was also in the law on this beach.

Both of these knights fight on the beach is to seize power. But before the fight they put their yoke on the beach. After they fight, it turns out they have the same great capabilities. Until finally they decided to share power. Separator territory that is the stuff that they may put their yoke on the beach before the fight. That was the beginning of the beach nusa dua stories.

Nusa dua beach are very beautiful, clean, and the water was too calm, until the child - children can play on this beach leluarsa. On this beach there are many visitors who come while berkemping with family. Many also sell snacks on the beach and the price is very social.

Despite its white sand and gentle, before 1980, Nusa Dua beach is a beach that is not a destination travelers. At that time the beach is just filled with shrubs. Only after the Bali Tourism and Development Council, organize and develop this area, Nusa Dua tourist area into an elite and exclusive. All hotels in this area is a five-star hotel with room rental rates around U.S. $ 100-US $ 400 per night.

Along the coast of Nusa Dua, you can watch two very beautiful scenery. The first sights is the expanse of the Indian Ocean with a charming line of horizon. The second landscape is a row of luxury hotels are arranged neatly along the coast.

Bali Safari Marine Park

2013-10-11T13:12:00.000+07:00

Bali Safari Marine Park area was built over 40 hectares. Bali Safari Marine Park Is one of the 3 garden animals in Indonesia. Bali Safari Marine Park Located in three villages in Gianyar Bali that is Desa Lebih, Desa Serongga and Desa Medahan. The distance of Bali Safari Marine Park is 17 km to the east of the city of Denpasar or approximately 1 hour from Ngurah Rai airport.

Bali Safari Marine Park constructed with a blend of Balinese culture and provide a place for wildlife in its natural habitat. There are rare animals from three countries : Indonesia, India and Africa. There are 80 species and 400 rare species originating from Indonesia such as Bali White Starling, Owl, tapirs, crocodiles, Deer Pig, and Sumatran Tiger. From India such as spotted deer, Himalayan Bear, Nilgai and Black Buck. And also from Africa such as Hippo, Ostrich, Lion, Babbon, Zebra and Blue Wildebeest.

Tourists that visiting Bali Safari Marine Park can also enjoy some of performances like stage Hanuman, elephant riding tour, and the elephant stalls.

Bali Safari Marine Park aside from being an attractive tourist destination also used as a breeding place for the endangered animals like White tigers from India. White tigers from India were bred here.

Bebek Bengil Restaurant | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-12T09:54:00.003+07:00

Bali island not only has beautiful nature. Culinary arts gods island is also famous for delicious and tempting. Who does not know Betutu Chicken, Jinggo Cooked Rice or Grilled Pig. But there is another Balinese cuisine is not less delicious, namely bebek bengil. Fried duck served with sambal matah and vegetables.

If you visit Bali, dont forget to stop by the restaurant Bebek Bengil located in Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal, Ubud. Restaurant with traditional concepts and is situated on the edge of this field presents a variety of dishes typical mainstay of Bali. Price menus are comparable with the flavor and atmosphere on offer, the price of one serving of duck about 60 thousand rupiah. If you eat one package full menu, ranging from drinks, food and dessert staple, more or less you have to spend 300 thousand rupiah. While dining, your eyes will be pampered with a paddy field.

The mainstay of this restaurant is certainly bebek bengil. Dish made of duck served with sambal and jukut. It is said bengil name is taken from the behavior of the dirty duck rice. This dirty duck into the restaurant that has not been finished and littering the floor. Since then the restaurant is named bebek bengil (bengil duck) aka dirty duck by the owner.

Monkey Forest | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-09T19:48:00.000+07:00

Monkey Forest attractions located in the Pakraman Village Padangtegal, Ubud. Monkey Forest, which is a tourist area monkeys with a number of behavioral patterns of his life with the natural support in the form of a natural forest with a religious atmosphere.

Monkey Forest attraction has a total area of 10 acres. Monkey Forest tourism area has worldwide. Monkey Forest tourism object which is also referred to as the Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana is a very sacred area by Padangtegal Indigenous Village community. In fact, this attraction can not be separated from the village of Pakraman Padangtegal. Where the object region is a place of Kahyangan Temple three indigenous villages Padangtegal the Agung Dalem Temple.

As a tourist area, Monkey Forest has a trade mark that can not be separated from existence as a tourism destination in Ubud, Gianyar. Monkey Forest word is taken from a foreign language which means the Monkey Forest, even as the Monkey Forest then became the name of the street and the area is so loaded with tourism activity. It turns out other than as a tourist attraction, Monkey Forest also as a place of research and conservation.

Monkey Forest other than as a tourist attraction is also a center for research and conservation. Apes that exist in that place not only as a spectacle of visitors who come. Apart from being an important component in spiritual and community life, its existence as well as a research site of research institutions around the world.

From the results of research ever undertaken, the monkeys that there is often live migrate. They are in life has its own group. Among them, have a group leader. Selamet said, the chairman of this group is always followed by the followers of the monkey themselves. Bali Monkey itself was in the midst of a group composed mostly of females (matrilines). As for the male monkeys usually move on.

To further support the promotion of tourism, Monkey Forest have created a website, which can be clicked at any time that is www.monkeyforestubud.com. Where the future is expected to facilitate the community or communities to access more complete information. Parties to the traditional village and management Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana in future desire to develop a wider embrace the potential of existing villages by promoting things that are related to tourism such as arts and crafts, or other support such as lodging and restaurants as a synergy.

Sekar Alit | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-07T21:50:00.001+07:00

Previously, we have been described gegendingan, now let's go to sekar alit.

In contrast with Sekar Rare (children's songs and folk songs), Sekar Alit group, commonly called the tembang macapat, gaguritan or Pupuh, bound by law Padalingsa consisting of wilang teacher and dingdong teacher. Teachers wilang are provisions that bind the number of rows on each one kind of Pupuh (song) and the large number of syllables in each line. In the event of breach of this wilang teacher then the error is called "elung".

Next is The Dingdong teacher, Dingdong teacher is uger-uger governing the fall of the vowel in each syllable final. Violation of the dingdong teacher is called "ngandang". About macapat term used to refer to this type of song is a term of the Java language. The group song is called macapat song because generally read by the system reads the four-four syllables (beats).

As for the types of song macapat (Pupuh) found in Bali and are still favored by the people, among which are :

Each Pupuh mentioned above contain the psychological atmosphere is different. The atmosphere generated by Pupuh is very useful to reveal a dramatic atmosphere of a story / play. In general, the relationship between the atmosphere with the type of Pupuh can be described as below :

Nevertheless, the influence of the singer who brought Pupuh can change the atmosphere generated by the Pupuh. It should also be aware that the song is called Pupuh is based on the chart or the framework of existing tracks on each - each of this Pupuh.

Based on the content or story that is expressed, the type of song is also on call guritan according to the stories they contain. Guritan Basur means macapat song tells the story of Basur. Similarly guritan Jayaprana, Sampik, Linggarpetak and so forth. The language used in the group song this is the language macapat Kawi (Old Javanese) and Balinese languages.

By law Padalingsa, macapat songs Bali can be arranged as the following table below :

Well, this sekar alit for each pupuh type has its own philosophy value. The flyer that came by the ancestors to the younger generation be able to live a better life. And also I include here, one of my favorite Pupuh, Pupuh ginada. Enjoy it.

Eda ngaden awak bisa
Depang anake ngadanin
Geginane buka nyampat
Anak sai tumbuh luhu
Ilang luhu ebuk kata
Yadin ririh
Liu enu pelajahang

Which means in Indonesian :
Jangan merasa diri bisa (dalam artian pintar, pandai, bisa melakukan segalanya)
Biarkan orang lain yang menilai apa
Kalau diandaikan seperti menyapu
Selalu saja ada sampah
Habis sampah masih saja ada debu
Walaupun pintar
Masih banyak yang harus dipelajari

In English :
Do not feel themselves able to (in the sense of smart, clever, can do everything)
Let other people judge what
If it assumed such a sweeping
There's always trash
Discharged waste there still dust
Although smart
There is still much to be learned

That's one example, and many Pupuh or sekar alit song that teaches us to be able to do better.

Tumpek Krulut | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-06T19:54:00.001+07:00

Tumpek Krulut Day falls on Saturday, kliwon, wuku Krulut, every 6 months (210 days) once. So, this holiday is celebrated one month after celebrating Brass. On this day we worship God in manistasinya as the god Iswara. We are grateful for the creation of sacred sounds / percussion. In society, 'tetabuhan' is synonymous with "Gong", rather than by the term 'gamelan'. Therefore, at this day is also often referred to as Odalan Gong. The goal to be the voice for the completeness of the ceremony has a beautiful voice and "taksu".

Tumpek Krulut also a day of love. Affection was manifested in the form of beauty, in this case the sound of gamelan. Who was revered in Tumpek Krulut is Ida Sanghyang Widi Wasa in its manifestation as Dewi Semara Ratih.

Tumpek Krulut also known as "Contemporary Lulut". The word "Lulut" in Balinese language means that the fabric / circuit. But it could also be interpreted as a blend with the beauty of the hearts (Sundaram) so that the mind becomes peaceful. In that context, we really need to balance the art of live entertainment.

Some sources also mention that Tumpek Krulut, is the day on which God in his prestige as Siwanataraja down to earth to dance to 36 tatwa in order to improve the life of the great globe and globe alit. To accompany the dance, people play a gamelan or gong. In the city of Denpasar, since a few years ago, there was a procession of meaning Tumpek Krulut by displaying a variety of arts, dance and percussion. In Tumpek Krulut, the entire device to create a gong sounded Santha taste or sense of peace. With a sense of peace, is expected to create inner and outer wellbeing.

In Balinese concept of sound is important, so is there a term wija holy script. From there came the sound of civilization that is known clapper, Sunari, pinekan, kulkul and various types of gamelan made of openwork, iron or bamboo. In addition to the voice of civilization, in Bali also known civilizations colors and flavors. While the ritual Tumpek Krulut, related to vote in this civilization or the gamelan gong. Associated with voice, sound griengan beetle is also of concern to the Kawi in ancient times either during the sasih Kapat known as Ngapat tradition. Purnama Kapat be a good opportunity for nyastra, write and discuss works beautifully. The poet usually go to the beach and the mountains to capture the beauty of nature, listening to birds singing, waves, watching the beauty of flower petals, heard the voice griengan beetles and so on. That's all captured and then poured in the form of literature.

Meaning of worship is none other Tumpek Krulut explore tetabuhan spirit that gave birth to the shade and strength. The tone and the sound has an incredible supernatural powers, even believed to be a major force. In the context of the worship of the natural harmony can be achieved by raising the power of Shiva in order to move. Creative movement of Shiva as the strains are known Siwanataraja tone. In philosophical cult sounds when Tumpek Krulut control implies Tri Guna (satwam, rajas, and tamas) and Tri Marga namely dharma, artha and kama.

When the strains further understand the tones of nature is a process towards harmonization. In order to achieve harmonization of this nature needs to be done contemplation and praying to God in its manifestation as Shiva.

Tampaksiring Palace | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-04T20:43:00.000+07:00

Tampaksiring palace is a palace built after Indonesia's independence, which is located in the village of Tampaksiring, District Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali.

Tampaksiring name comes from two words Balinese language, "tampak" and "siring", which means of the palms and sloping. That said, according to a legend recorded on lontar leaves Usana Bali, the name was derived from the former footprints of a king named Mayadenawa. This clever and powerful king, but unfortunately he have bad personality. He considers himself god and ordered his subjects to worship him. As a result of Mayadenawa personality, Batara Indra angry and sent his army. Mayadenawa ran away into the forest. In order to lose track of his pursuers, he walked by tilting the soles of his feet. That way he hopes his pursuers did not recognize the traces of her feet.

However, he finally can also be caught by his pursuers. Previously, with the magic, he can create a the poisoned springs which caused many deaths of the pursuers after they drank water from the springs. Then, Batara Indra created another spring as an antidote to the poisoned water which was then named "Tirta Empul" ("holy water"). Forest areas through which the King Mayadenawa by sloping walk, aand then well known by the name Tampaksiring.

The palace stands on the initiative of President Sukarno, who want the retreat place with cool weather and far away from the bustle of the city, suitable for the President of the Republic of Indonesia and their families as well as for state guests.

The architect was R.M. Soedarsono and the palace was built in stages. Tampaksiring Palace complex consists of four main buildings Wisma Merdeka area covering of 1,200 square meters and Pensions Yudhishthira covering 2,000 square meters and Function Room. Wisma Merdeka and Pensions Yudhishthira is the first building that was built in 1957. In 1963 all construction was completed with the establishment of Wisma Negara and Wisma Bima.

Candi Dasa | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-11-02T23:15:00.000+07:00

Candidasa is one of the tourist area that was developed starting in 1983. At first the name Candidasa is the name of a temple, the Candidasa Temple, located on top of a small hill and was built in the 12th century AD Has the potential of natural and enchanting beaches with white sand.

The white sandy beach is actually named the Gulf of the will, but in its development as the enactment of the object and the beach is a tourist attraction, then the will of the Gulf coast area of tourism changed its name to correspond with the name Candidasa temple in the area.

Candidasa is located in the hamlet Samuh, Village Bugbug, Karangasem district, located 12 km from the City Amlapura and about 45 km from Denpasar City. Natural charm that was developed as a maritime tourism inidapat be an option to perform various activities, such as sun bathing, canoing, snorkeling, fishing, tracking through the hills, and that is not less interesting is the presence of small islands that can reach the distance with fishing boats (boats ). Small islands are storing potential of panoramic underwater coral reefs and ornamental fish.

One of the stories that became a myth about the existence of a growing Candidasa temple and is believed by local people is a statue of Goddess Hariti located in a niche at the bottom of the cliff of the hill. It is said that Goddess Hariti narrated in the beginning was a Yaksa in Buddhism who likes to eat the flesh of children. But after getting enlightenment teachings of Buddhism, the Goddess and then repent and turn to be protective and loving children.

Goddess statue was sculpted next Hariti along with 10 people, as characteristic of the protective, loving, and also as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Local people believe that the Goddess mother of Hariti means a lot to give gift of fertility and prosperity. Therefore the place is much visited and utilized by the husband - wife who has not been blessed with offspring to request prayer by bringing offerings dedicated to Goddess Hariti.

Goa Lawah Temple - Bat Cave | Cultures of Depasar

2011-11-01T23:27:00.000+07:00

Bali tourist attraction is a cave located on the beach called Beach Kusamba, at the mouth of the cave there is a temple named Pura Goa Lawah (Goa Lawah Temple).

Goa Lawah very interesting to visit because of strategic location off the coast with views of sea and island of Nusa Penida in the distance and the arrangement of beautiful beaches. On the beach sometimes tourists can witness traditional ceremonies and activities can also see bats hanging from the edge of the cave. Bali tourist attraction makes this one worth your visit with your family during the holidays to Bali

Location

Goa Lawah Klungkung located in approximately 1 hour drive from Denpasar City or 4 miles from the center of Semarapura which is the district capital Klungkung.

History

In Goa Lawah consists of two syllables of the cave, which means cave and Lawah which means bat cave where Lawah tail inhabited by thousands of bats in the mouth of this Bali attractions there is a temple Khayangan Jagat Pura status. Pura Goa Lawah is a sacred and beautiful area. There was a blend of sea and mountains (linga-yoni). As the name suggests, this temple there is a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. While at the mouth of the cave there are several palinggih Stana of the Gods. In the yard, also stood firm several Meru and other sthana. Narrated MPU Kuturan come to Bali during the tenth century the government-led Children's Youngest brother of King Airlangga. Airlangga own rule in East Java (1019-1042). When he arrived, mpu Kuturan find many sects in Bali. Seeing the fact that, mpu Kuturan then develop the concept of Tri Murti with the aim of uniting all these sects Kuturan MPU also teaches making heaven Pakraman Three in every village in Bali as well as confirmed the presence of Jagat heaven that one of them is Goa Lawah.

Omed Omedan | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-30T23:04:00.001+07:00

Not the same as nude photos of mass action undertaken by Spencer Tunick, an action style mass kiss young Balinese children is not the action of pornography. A kiss that made mass young men and women in Banjar Kaja, Sesetan, omed omedan tradition in Denpasar held each year to preserve the heritage.

In the Balinese language, omed-omedan meaningful attraction. Omed-omedan process begins with separating boys and girls into two groups. Then one by one partner in unite and embrace each other and kissing. Should be routine in degree, not a few women participants looked embarrassed. Instead he just enthusiastic participants, so invite the audience laugh.

Bayu one participant confessed shy guy but does nothing to preserve the ancestral culture. While the Dewi Sukma said that her are ashamed.

In the event this omed-omedan, age of participants is limited. at least junior high school and have not graduated from college and not married. In addition, all participants are required to wear Balinese traditional clothing.

Erwin Suryadharma, Head of Denpasar City Government Humos revealed that this tradition is also gathering event for every citizen. Here most of the first residents are farmers who are busy working in the fields so Waku met very few neighbors. Conditions now are the same. So the event is very well to continue to be preserved.

The origin of the festival kiss this mass comes from the ancient folklore. It is said that when the King of Puri Oka was seriously ill and there is no royal physician who can heal the pain. On the day of Nyepi, the communities in Puri Oka starting omed omedan event (tensile pull). Because the atmosphere was so festive that makes the noise created by the ailing King was furious.

Intends to stop the event, the King stumbled out of the palace. And the magic of the king was suddenly cured after seeing the show omed omedan. Finally, the King issued a decree to omed omedan event should be held every year after Nyepi ceremony

The tradition of kiss omed omedan been going on since the 17th century. And continue to be implemented every feast day celebration ceremony after Nyepi. In addition to maintaining unity, citizen fear of causing disastrous if the tradition was discontinued.

Here is video footage of Bali in the event of a mass kiss omed-omedan recently.

Padang Bai Beach | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-28T22:41:00.000+07:00

Padang Bai is a beach on the island of Bali. This beach is a harbor for vessels of lombok island. Padang Bai is also a pleasant fishing village. The travelers who will enjoy the water attractions there are also jukung-jukung locals or boat. Shops selling souvenir items widely available here. In the eastern part of the coast of Padang Bai there a clean white sand and thick that many travelers use it to swim in the sea or sunbathing on the beach. At sea the hills east of Padang Bai is very good for diving and snorkeling activities for tourists because here there are lots of tropical ornamental fish with beautiful coral reefs. Padang Bai is also the landing of the tourists who visited Bali via sea is transported by large cruise ships that just dock only in Labuan Amuk.

Padang Bai is developed as a tourist attraction gentleness of nature and cultural tourism development in one area of Candi dasa, located in the village of Padang Bai, District Manggis - Karangasem. The distance is about 25 miles from the City Amlapura, 13 km from Candi Dasa attractions, and about 31 km from the Denpasar city. In this place there is the sea transportation access to the Lombok island - NTB.

Name of Padang Bai got influence from Dutch language as a result of the colonial period formerly known as Padang Bai. This location is a white sandy bay which lies protected from the black rock solid. Because of its location, the nature of life underwater well maintained.

Bali Fan | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-27T18:17:00.000+07:00

Bali Fan is one of very unique handicrafts in bali and have high artistic value. To making Fan is done by skilled hands of the Balinese, where there is material selected from wood Sandalwood, combined with different colors and fabrics with additional unique trinkets that enhance your appearance.

Function of fan in general, is a woman's accessories, used to fan the face and body when overheated when attending meetings, parties and other activities. In addition to fan the face, fan Bali also be used as office decor and interior design. Even for those of you who have a partner, will have good memories when your name or your photo and your spouse engraved or carved on top of the fan as well as suitable for gifts for your friends and business associates.

Considering the sandalwood raw materials are scarce, and the Government of Indonesia closely watching in terms of trade. Now the production of sandalwood fan is not from the original sandalwood, but sprayed the Sandalwood fragrance, and clearly smell the sandalwood scent not last long. For the Wood Workshop, the quality of the wood is strong and durable, but fan can also be given the scent of sandalwood, natural original color from wood workshop is white.

To measure the length of the fan that is available and can be ordered size 17 cm and 21 cm. because setting the fan making machine is set up like a standard size. To engraving amid fan can be ordered according to demand, can be a self photo, landscape or design combinations.

Nusa Penida Island | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-26T02:44:00.000+07:00

Nusa Penida, a small island located about ten nautical miles southeast of Bali, the beach area was recorded as a "museum" rare seaweed in the world. Nusa Penida is one of the sub-districts of the four districts in Klungkung. Nusa Penida Subdistrict consists of three islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.

In the area of Nusa Penida there are several attractions and recreational areas. Recreation tour tirta very interesting to enjoy the marine tourism with beautiful coral reefs with diverse species of fish.

TOURISM PLACES:
- Monument Puputan Klungkung
- Taman Sari Temple
- Japan Cave
- Tihingan Village
- Kertagosa
- Kamasan Village Tourism
- Kusamba Beach
- Suana
- Karang Bolong
- Lembongan & Jungut Batu
- Atuh Beach
- Sebila Gulf & Labuan Ampuak
- Lila Arsana
- Museum Nyoman Gunarsa
- Budaga Village

Gegendingan | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-25T02:00:00.000+07:00

Bali, not only rich in variety dance or customary ceremonies that are so complex. But also rich in songs or traditional song that will be eroded by times.

Well, to be able to preserve it, then it is appropriate that we know about traditional songs or Tembang Bali. Various types of song that is owned by the Balinese and their structure and function of different. The Balinese art distinguish this song into four groups. Namely Gegendingan, Sekar Alit, Sekar Madya, and Sekar Agung. Now let us discuss Gegendingan.

Gegendingan is a collection of independent sentences are sung. Its contents are generally short, and simple. Said to be free because really there is no binding. Between each sentence does not have to have the meanings that make up a story or understanding, and sometimes the sentences are formed from the words that also has no clear meaning.

There are three types of gegendingan owned by the art Tembang Bali:

1. Gending Rare

Gending Rare or Sekar Rare includes various types of songs the children are nuances of the game. This type of song is in general use simple Balinese language, is dynamic and cheerful, so it can be sung with ease in an atmosphere of play and have fun. It also teaches children at an early age how to work together, and Balinese languages.

Usually every song is complemented (or as a complement ) a game (Dolanan) the same themes. But there is also a stand-alone, as the folk songs (gegendingan) whose shape is very simple. Both children's songs and folk songs are not too bound by the law / uger-uger like Guru song or Padalingsa. Some examples of this type of song, among others, such as meong-meong, juru pencar, galang bulan, and much more.

In this gending type, there is a whole stanza is the content, and some stanzas containing sampiran some have only form without content sampiran a clear meaning.

Here I list the text or lyrics of some sekar rare that I know , so please correct if there is something wrong, I'm sure for adults who lived in Bali at least know how to rhyme and better yet, teach this song to your children, so they can pass it to the next generation.

Meong-Meong
Meong meong alih ja bikule
Bikul gede gede
Buin mokoh mokoh
Kereng pesan ngerusuhin
Juk meng… Juk kul..

Dadong Dauh
Dadong dauh ngelah siap putih
Suba metaluh reka
Minab ada limolas taluhne
Nangih lacur ada nak nepukin
Anak cerik cerik
Anak cerik cerik
Keliwat usil ipun

Juru Pencar
Juru pencar juru pencar
Mai jalan mencar ngejuk ebe
Be gede gede
Be gede gede
Di sawana ajaka liu

Putri Cening Ayu
Putri cening ayu
Nongos ngijeng jumah
Meme luas malu
Ke peken meblanja
Apang ada daharang nasi

Meme tiang ngiring
Nongos ngijeng jumah
Sambilang mempumpun
Ajak tiang dadua
Di tekane nyen gapgapin

Kotak wadah gerip
Jaja megenepan
Ane luwung luwung
Megenep isine
Apang ada aji satus

2. Gending Jejangeran

This Gending Jejanggeran same with Gending Rare and usually sung together between with one another groups . There are a Janger (daughter groups) there is a Kecak (groups of boys).

Eventually this Gending Jejangeran also sung by the adults in the spectacle with giving movements variations or lakon variations (lelampahan).

Examples of this Gending Jejangeran is putri ayu, siap sangkur, mejejangeran, and many more.

3. Gending Sanghyang

Gending Sanghyang sung to lower (nedunang) Sanghyang-Sanghyang, for example in the procession of cultural relics in the pre-Hindu sacred dance Sanghyang, which includes dance anghyang Dedari, Sanghyang Deling, Sanghyang Jaran, Sanghyang Bojog, Sanghyang Celeng, Sanghyang Sampat and so on.

System or ortenan this song same with other gending rare, the resulting understanding the contents of this gending often abstract, and uncertain because it is difficult to digest.

Examples of gending-gending Sanghyang is Puspa Panganjali, Kukus Arum, Suaran Kumbang, and others.

Mumbul Guesthouse | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-24T01:24:00.000+07:00

Mumbul guesthouse is lodging in Lovina, north Bali region. Mumbul guesthouse one cheap lodging in Bali with Free Wifi facilities, Swimming pool, natural scenery such as rice paddies in the village, ac, hot water & restaurant.

Mumbul guesthouse provides cheap rates with breakfast included. Activities that can be done in Lovina, Bali is seeing dolphins, fishing, snorekling, diving, and also some other tour. Mumbul guesthouse can also help you to get service on the tour along with car rental, motorbike rental.

Mumbul guesthouse also provides reading a book with the English language novels and these books can be read for free.

Enjoy your holiday in Bali with great facilities, and enjoy its beautiful nature tourism Indonesia, Bali.

Tanjung Benoa | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-23T04:07:00.000+07:00

Tanjung Benoa, which is located adjacent to the Nusa Dua tourist area proved to have a unique charm. In the middle of the ocean, in the quiet area of this beach, it was a blessing.

Tanjung Benoa be a very suitable place for watersport activities or water sports. The beaches in this area is very quiet unlike in Kuta, Sanur or Uluwatu, so making this region as the only place for these fun games.

Water sports can be enjoyed here include jetski, parasailing, banana boat, scuba diving, snorkeling, Glassbottom plus a visit to Turtle Island and Flying Fish.

Activity usually begins in the morning at 8 - 12 o'clock, because after that the water will recede and you can not enjoy the games anymore because boatnya not be used.

With a reliable instructors, will provide assurance of safety and comfort while enjoying the game here.

Soka Beach | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-21T16:29:00.000+07:00

Soka Beach is located in the Antap village, District Selemadeg, Tabanan Regency. Located on the main road that connects Jembrana to Denpasar. Distance of about 45 km from Denpasar and from Gilimanuk about 84 Km. Vehicles passing through this road is very crowded from morning till night, as well as the only road connecting Java and Bali. On the east coast of the Soka have a cave in the cliff, called Bulung Daya Cave inhabited by many birds nest. On the west side, coconut plantation stretching along the coast, here, there is an inn named "Balian Beach Bungalow" and the river (Tukad) Balian is where the best "Rafting" in Soka Bali beach has been known since long, because the highway bypassed by the Denpasar-Gilimanuk . State of the scenery was beautiful, the western section bounded by hills continued to be one with Mount Batukaru in the north. In the eastern part of Mount Agung and Mount Batukaru and the south is Ocean Indonesia. In the west faintly visible in the distance Blambangan (Banyuwangi) in Java. Rice fields and lush palm gardens add to the beautiful scenery here. More so, in the afternoon when the sun goes down, on top of Pura Luhur Serijong very similar to the atmosphere in Tanah Lot tour.

Besides its natural beauty, Soka Beach also harbored a thousand and one wonders of nature with the ancient tales. There is a rock surrounded by sand and sea water, measuring approximately 3 m, is called "Payuk Kebo Iwa." Payuk means a pot, so it is pot property Kebo Iwa. On the western side, in addition to Luhur Serijong Temple, there are rocks that are exactly like a native kitchen, measuring approximately 1 x 20 m. Therein Kebo Iwa to using this pot to cook.

Viewed from the eyes of laymen, it is very plausible. A large pot and Kebo Iwo supposedly according to legend was a young Balinese with high body size large, well-built and powerful. Pura Luhur Serijong, built almost simultaneously with the Rambur Siwi Temple in Jembrana and Pura Tanah Lot, on the sixteenth century AD by Pedanda Bawu Rauh, and have the same status.

The beauty and panoramic views of the merging atmosphere of the hills of the southern tip of Bali and its waves, as well as away from the noise made the atmosphere of this object to be peaceful, and visitors will feel at home enjoy the natural atmosphere where the atmosphere peaceful and soothing feeling. The beach scenery is really very exotic can be thrilling and romantic feelings and when visiting this place, I'm sure you want to return here.

Tirta Gangga Park | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-20T19:03:00.001+07:00

Tirtagangga Park is one of the attractions that are located in the Village Ababi, District Abang, Bali. The distance is about 5 km to the north of the City Amlapura - the district capital - built in 1948 by Karangasem King Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah.

Park Development of Tirta Ganga originated from the discovery of a large fountain in the village of Ababi, this discovery later inspired Karangasem King Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem to build a park that can be utilized as a means of recreation by the royal family at that time. The name of Tirta Ganga itself comes from two elements namely the word "Tirta" which means water that is blessed while "Ganga" is the name of a holy river in India.

Tirta Ganga Tour Park that was built in 1948 is supported by good road access and adequate transportation facilities, these places had become so easy to visit. Cluster of verdant hills and the expanse of terracing rice fields with a neat will give a deep impression for the visitors of Tirta Ganga Park.

In the park area there is a large pool decorated with various statues and ornaments unique water, while at the top of the park, which banyan tree stood firm as if the umbrella palinggih or Pura contained in these attractions. Gusts of wind that carries the water vapor as well as colorful flowers that adorn the garden area presents its own coolness and exoticism for travelers. A number of lodgings, restaurants and shops that display various handicrafts for tourists looking line up neatly outside the park. No exception for visitors who want to taste the local specialties such as mangosteen fruits, small stalls in the parking area, the merchant like competing to selling their product.

Butterfly Park | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-19T23:35:00.000+07:00

This butterfly park is the largest butterfly park in Asia. Butterfly park is located in Banjar Sandan, Wanasari, or about six kilometers north of Tabanan, Bali. In this park hundreds of butterflies from fifteen species collected from all over Indonesia. Generally, the types of butterflies are already protected, such as the type troides helena the yellow and ornithoptera priamus that colored bluish on the wings.

The garden was created as beautiful natural environment that favored this beautiful winged animals. This is done so that the butterflies can breed well. Therefore, various types of flowers liked butterflies are also grown in the garden is covered with nets.

Natural attractions covering a third of hectares or 35 acres is more attractive to foreign tourists rather than local tourists. If you want to visit a butterfly park should come in the morning before 10:00 local time. This is so that you can see hundreds of butterflies flying together while sucking the flowers.

To be able to enjoy the diverse beauty of the butterfly species, the foreign tourist entrance fee charged Rp 12000.

Nusa Lembongan Island | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-17T16:58:00.001+07:00

Nusa Lembongan is one of the small island of a row of three islands located in the southeast of Bali, the Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Nusa Lembongan Island is the best of the other two islands. The island is included Klungkung regency area and its location are separated by Badung Strait from the island of Bali. Although only a small island, Nusa Lembongan can deliver a wide range of recreational facilities. On the island are almost at close quarters with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan that we would welcome a white sandy beach with crystal clear sea and various kinds of colorful fish and beautiful coral reefs and colorful.

Tourism Nusa Lembongan
Environmental conditions that are still beautiful and equipped with several amenities, ready to pamper you to enjoy the beauty of this island. Such as hotels, bungalows, restaurants, arts venues, attractions to sea to dive and see the beauty of coral reefs in it.

There are several general points which can be visited in locations Nusa Lembongan, such as village residents and craft markets. There are also some resorts that are available at Nusa Lembongan. In Nusa Lembongan there are also villages where seaweed cultivation. Most of the population in Nusa Lembongan is seaweed farmers. So when we visit the island of Nusa Lembongan, you'll see a lot of seaweed that is dried in the sun. In addition, the island is inhabited by about 4,000 souls, have a famous tourist attraction namely go along the Goa Gala (Gala Cave).

The island of Nusa Lembongan is also quite popular among surfers. For divers, coral reef scenery around the island of Nusa Lembongan is so riveting. You can also do snorkeling and diving here. There are also a variety of supplies and equipment for conducting snorkeling and diving or snorkeling can be in the lease.

To Nusa Lembongan
To get here, tourists can use a motor boat from Sanur Beach about 2 hours sailing to Jungutbatu in Nusa Lembongan. Another alternative is from Benoa Harbour approximately 1.5 hours drive. From Benoa Harbour to Nusa Lembongan tourist area that is now the mainstay of Bali, there were two cruise ships are ready to take namely the Bounty Cruises and Bali Hai Cruises that depart from the ponton.

Furthermore, to explore the island of Nusa Lembongan through land route facility can use the car. Ground transportation facilities on the island can be quite good because the road was paved. During the trip down the island of Nusa Lembongan, you can see the local people's homes and places hall meeting on the island. Not infrequently there are foreign tourists who ride a motorcycle to explore the island. You can hire a motorcycle or bicycle in Jungkutbatu to travel around and scour the island of Nusa Lembongan.

Cendrawasih Dance | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-16T23:22:00.001+07:00

Cendrawasih Dance is a dance duet danced by the dancer's daughter, although the basic footprint is traditional Balinese dance movement, some of the poses and movements of this dance has been developed in accordance with the interpretation of the stylist in finding the form - the form in accordance with the theme of this dance. Clothing styled in such a way as to help strengthen and clarify the motion that created the design.

This dance is created by N.L.N. Swasthi Wijaya Bandem (also as a fashion stylist from this dance) in order to follow Walter Spies Festival Foundation. stylist percussion accompaniment is I Wayan Beratha and I Nyoman Widha in 1988.

Jinggo Cooked Rice | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-15T16:47:00.001+07:00

For those of you who like a night out in Bali there are foods that I think is pretty good and cheap, named Jinggo cooked rice. Usually the merchant are open from 19.00 until midnight and the price is quite affordable price of Rp. 1500-2000.

Well, this is suitable to be made in the alternative dining in the evening, this Jinggo cooked rice wrapped with banana leaves and consists of:
- 1 handful of white rice
- 1 / 2 handheld sauce
- Noodles course
- several pieces of side dishes (chicken, fish, beef)
- A few strands of vegetable
- Nuts and pieces a small pieces of tempe

Long ago these foods can be on the market only in the mornings and only in consumption by the merchants alone, previously if we given a cooked rice Jinggo definitely do not want but now different! Jinggo cooked rice began bustling in interest since the monetary crisis hit Indonesia in 1997 and started that's when food is becoming an alternative food at night.
If you visit Bali, this food is worth the try.

Magibung / Megibung | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-14T19:36:00.001+07:00

One of the heritage that is still running well in the Kemoning village Klungkung Bali is the tradition of eating together is better known as "Magibung", There is also a calling "Megibung". Is the idiosyncrasies of magibungan it? Is it just to eat together?

Magibungan is a tradition of eating together that followed the rules of customary even sanctions if there are errors or there is a deliberate violation of rules in running magibungan it. Usually magibungan was carried out with the formal rules when implemented eat together / magibungan in traditional formal events such as eat together in Banjar or the traditional village when it will be held a traditional ceremony.
Customary rules in Kemoning magibungan can be broadly described as follows:

1. Magibung number of participants, including the number of people who eat one serving of food must be 4 people but magibungan in Karangasem usually eat one serving magibungan must consist of at least 8 people. In the event magibungan conducted formally customary when participants in one serving of less than 4 people so the portion magibungan was abolished. Usually every event there are dozens of food portions magibungan so many people seen sitting together enjoying meals magibungan.

2. Menu in one portion magibungan consists of five types lawar, six satay lilit, the sequence (sausages bali), Komoh (minced meat sauce). Meat is the basis lawar or satay depends who has the show, can be pork or duck meat.

3. Rule of eat magibungan, participants magibungan should start eating at the same time and when finished eating must also simultaneously. Magibungan abstinence for participants to leave the food when all participants magibungan not finished eating. Although eating together from one serving of food, magibungan participants must maintain the cleanliness and decency when making every meal because food bribes should not be scattered so that the impression is not clean so that it would interfere with the other participants eat.

4. Still in the dining magibungan rules, each participant will eat normally sequential in taking in magibungan side dish, side dish that is eaten is first lawar. There are five types lawar such as jackfruit lawar, lawar Nyuh, lawar beans, lawar meat, lawar starfruit leaves. If the menu has been exhausted, next the lawar satay. While komoh can be eaten since early start magibungan.

Meaning contained in magibungan tradition is the tradition of togetherness / communal thick as a form of inheritance (local ginius) of the ancestors in the Kemoning village. One of the advantages in the tradition of eating together / magibungan is the committee / hosts every celebration customs purposes can estimate lawar and satay as an invitation to come because participants magibungan been rationed by fitting the number lawar & sate any portion magibungan package, participants may only add to the rice in each of these magibungan celebration, so it is easy to compute mathematically the purposes of sate and lawar which will be presented.

Magibungan tradition in the Kemoning village has lasted longer and is still maintained by the preservation of all manners Kemoning village.

Joger Clothing Shop | Cultures of Denpasar

2011-10-13T23:16:00.001+07:00

One of the souvenirs that are not abandoned during a appointment to Bali was visited Joger Words Factory amid in Kuta, Bali. A abode affairs souvenirs such as t-shirts and assorted added souvenirs.

For the sake of remembering the good Mr. Gerhard Seeger who provide funds amounting to U.S. $ 20,000 as a wedding gift Wulianadi Joseph Theodorus. Joger name (letter E was read as "E" in call "Enak" or "Economic") it is a merger between the 2-letter first name Joseph Theodorus Wulianadi by 3 letter first name Mr. Gerhard Seeger, in which in addition is completely new sounds (Source: jogerjelek.com).

When entering the entrance Joger outlets, each visitor was greeted with a friendly and pasted a sticker on his shirt as a token entry outlets. But before entering you must be patient to wait their turn because in the outlet filled with shoppers.

There are several rooms in the outlets, there is a special room that extends a variety of t-shirts, there is a room displaying a variety of souvenirs such as mugs, slippers, wall hangings, as well as a unique souvenir of hours upside down. Inverted clock is to be one by-the typical Joger because the only place that sells clock upside down in Indonesia.

Like the shirt Jangkrik85, Joger provide its own characteristics that is by design of the words strange and unique. In addition it has many kinds of merchants that offer. But keep in mind that Joger not opened branches in other places and only on sale in Joger Words Factory located in Kuta, Bali. Well, congratulations to buy souvenirs. You also must be prepared to be disappointed because the stock is limited and several sizes too big for your body.

Joger has opened a new branch on the road to Bedugul, so you can also buy when going to get there.