Tedung -The Balinese Sacred Umbrella

When during your holiday, have you seen an umbrella which decorated in Balinese Temple? It called Tedung or Pajeng. Tedung or Pajeng is one of Balinese Hindu ceremony equipment which was shaped like an umbrella and has many shapes, sizes, colors, functions.

Tedung or Pajeng was made by bamboo for the work frame, yarn, cotton cloth and wood for the pole. Every place in Bali has a difference style than each other. Undagi (Tedung maker) has a special skill to make it. Tedung or Pajeng is divided into 2 types, those are Tedung Agung and Tedung Robrob. Tedung Agung usually was decorated with a colorful cloth or normally called Ider-Ider on the edge of Tedung Agung. Tedung Robrob was decorated with a small ball made from wool yarn on the edge of Tedung Robrob. 

The generally, every color of Tedung has meaning, like black or white (called by Poleng) is symbolized of harmonizing (Rwa Bineda), the black is symbolize of Wisnu God (God of maintenance the world), the red is the symbolize of Brahma God ( God of creator the world) and the white is symbolize of Siwa God ( God of destruction the world) Tedung or Pajeng is not the normal umbrella, we cannot use it to protect us from rain, but it is the holy equipment. 

When Balinese people conduct “Melasti’ (purification ceremony and ritual ), they use pajeng to protect God’s manifestation like Barong, Rangda or Pratima. But now, Tedung is used the decoration of hotel or restaurant and look more beautiful.

The Origin Bali Island's Name that Never You Know

As we know Bali Island is a nice place for spending our holiday because Bali offers you many unique cultures, amazing tourism objects, spectacular food, beautiful nature, kindly people and maybe also a pretty girl. Because of that, Bali is the best tourist destination in the world, but do you know why this island called Bali? If you didn’t know, this article would give you nice information.

The word of Bali first time comes from an inscription were found in Blanjong Village, Sanur and this inscription also called by Blanjong Inscription. The inscription was created by Sri Kesari Warmadewa King in 835 Caka (913 AD) and it contains one word “ Bali Dwipa”. Bali Dwipa comes from Sanskrit and divided by 2 words Bali means the offering or Banten and Dwipa mean island.

According to the researchers, this name is given by the merchants from India that have spread in southeast Asia around the first century AD, and base on the religious activity of Bali island’s society who use various types of offerings (Banten = Bali) as a means of the ceremony.

Meanwhile, the Gobleg Inscription which is made in 905 Caka (983 AD) contained the word 'Bali'. In this inscription found the words "... ..siwyan ... ..dini in Bali ...." and means ‘respected here in Bali’

The word 'Bali' is also discovered in the Buahan Inscription 1103 Saka (1181 AD) which is written by King Jayapangus. In this inscription found the sentence reads, "... ..pinaka pangupajiwaning souls wardhana ring Bali Dwipa" ... .. and it means a source of livelihood for growing every society on the island of Bali.

Generally, foreign sailors know Bali with many names. Some foreign sailors call Balle or Ilha Bale. Dutch sailor who had stopped in Bali, Cornelis de Houtman knows this tiny island with Baelle. Now, you get information on why this paradise island was called by Bali. Bali cannot be spared from Hinduism activities, and society always uses Banten in the religious procession.

The Basic Movement of Balinese Dance before You Learning It

Have you watched Balinese Dance? Balinese Dance is more attractive than Java Dance because the movement of Balinese Dance is powerful. Bali has many traditional dances, the famous one is Pendet Dance (Welcoming Dance). There are 3 basics of Balinese Dance before learning it. 

Those are ; 

1. Agem 

2. Tandang 

3. Tangkep 

The meaning of Agem, Tandang, Tangkep are: 

1. Agem is the primary movement of Balinese Dance which doesn’t change. Agem is consisted of 2, right Agem and left Agem. 

a. Right Agem for woman
• The left foot is in front of the right foot with a corner position. 

•The distance of the left foot between the right foot is one clod of hand. 

• Left toe lifted 

• The butt is moving to the left and knees bent. 

• The right hand is equal with eyes and the left hand is equal with breast. 

 • The palm is facing forward. • Glancing to the right side 

• The body weight centered on the right foot. 

b. Left Agem for woman 

• The right foot is in front of the left foot with a corner position. 

• The distance of the left foot between the right foot is one clod of hand. 

• Right toe lifted 

• The butt is moving to the right and knees bent. 

• The left hand is equal with eyes and the right hand is equal with breast. 

• The palm is facing forward. 

• Glancing to the left side 

• The body weight centered on the left foot. 

 

c. Right Agem for man 

• The left foot is in front of the right foot with a corner position. 

• The distance of the left foot between the right foot is one sole of the feet. 

• The position of the body is perpendicular. 

• The body weight centered on the right foot. 

• The palm is facing forward. 

• The position of the hand is equal to shoulder. 

• Glancing to the right side 

d. Left Agem for man 

• The right foot is in front of the left foot with a corner position. 

• The distance of the left foot between the right foot is one sole of the feet.

• The position of the body is perpendicular. 

• The body weight centered on the left foot. 

• The palm is facing forward. 

• The position of the hand is equal with the shoulder. 

• Glancing to the left side 

2. Tandang Tandang is a way to move a primary movement to other primary movements, so that it becomes an integral part of continuous movement. 

3. Tangkep Tangkep is the expression when we conducting the dance

The Powerful Guardian of Balinese House

Balinese Statue Powerful Guardian of Balinese House

Have you been seen the statue in front of a temple or palace during you spent the holiday in Bali? It was called by Bedogol which is the Balinese name for the gate guardian statue. It also called Dwarapala.

The statues were placed only in Pura (temples) and Puri (Royal homes), but nowadays they can be found in most houses in Bali. The statues are usually placed on the left and right sides of the gate - they are an essential element of Balinese exteriors. They mark homes with stark personality, charm, beauty or eccentric figures. People are free to choose any character to be used as a Bedogol. 

The statue representing the more powerful character is placed on the right side of the gate. Balinese People are always concerned with directions and also with positions - left and right. The complementary nature of Bedogol and their placement on both sides of the gate relates to the Balinese philosophy of good and bad, positive and negative and the essential necessity to balance these forces - to make them neutral. And it is important to know that the good does not exist without the bad or, for that matter, the bad without the good. The bedogol’s purpose is to organize possibly unbalanced elements from the outside world, to make the positive and negative neutral before they enter the home.

The guardian statues are typically a pair of characters that complement each other, such as young and old brother. Most Balinese use the male-female Dwarapala to guard their homes. Sometimes they look alike, but they are not identical. Often the statues are like a mirror image rather than an exact replica. For example, if one statue makes a gesture to the left, the other would make it to the right. So, you just glance at our Dwarapala statues and walk through the gate assured of a stable and peaceful atmosphere. This is one of the unique things in Bali that you must know when you spent the holiday in Paradise Island.

Urutan Celeng – The Delicious Balinese Pork Sausage

Bali Pork Sausage is a Famous Food on the Island of the Gods

Urutan is made of pork meat combined with Base Gede ( Balinese sauce). It is conveniently encased in the roast pig’s reserved tubular stomach intestines. The pork meat is diced into small bits and then mixed with Base Gede. The Balinese then construct a handheld funnel carved out of bamboo, insert a coconut leaf spine in the middle as the tube and squeeze the pork through it into the attached intestinal casing below.

 Urutan Daging Babi is generally deep-fried before they are eaten. Almost every food stall (Warung Nasi) offers this kind of fare, and it is generally served as a small portion (a 3 cm off-cut) within a mixture of other fillings, along with the staple food - rice. In some parts of Bali, Urutan Daging Babi is left to dry in the sun by hanging it on a bamboo stick and then fried it.

Ingredients of Balinese Pork Sausage

Ingredients: 

• ½ kg 1 cm square chopped pork. Any kind of pork will do, including its fat, and any part of the animal - leg, neck, etc 

• 1-meter pig intestine

• 6 red onions

• 3 pieces garlic

• 3 small red chilies

• 1 cm whole ginger 

• 1 cm whole turmeric 

• 1 cm kencur (Kaempferia galanga)

• 1 teaspoon whole coriander 

• 2 pieces of candlenuts 

• 1 teaspoonful of shrimp paste 

• ¼ teaspoon pepper • plenty of nutmegs 

• 1 clove 

• 2 dessert spoons of coconut oil

Directions: 

Mince all of the spices or the base gede. Wash the pork intestine until it gets very clean. Mix the pork slices with the minced spices. Fill in the pork intestine with the mixture until it is full. Tie both ends of the intestine with a rope. The fermentation of the meat will happen naturally in the process of drying. This sausage can be fried and served directly.

Kintamani Dog - The Balinese Faithful and Friendly Pet

Kintamani Dog Famous as Faithful and Friendly Pet  

If you know, Bali has an endemic dog, it’s called Kintamani. It is a spitz dog breed from the island of Bali. These friendly, medium-sized dogs with erect ears and long fur are popular pets in Indonesia. The Kintamani was taken from named Balinese town of Kintamani. Kintamani dogs can be found in Sukawana, Kintamani, Bali.

Several stories exist to explain the origin of the Kintamani dog. One story has the breed originating 600 years ago from a Chinese Chow Chow. According to another story, the Kintamani dog descends from a fox-wolf-dog cross. DNA studies involving Kintamani dogs, Bali street dogs, Australian dingoes and nine AKC-breeds of Asian or European origin show that the Kintamani dog has evolved from Balinese feral dogs with little loss of genetic diversity.

Kintamani Dog Kintamani Dog in Balinese Life

Kintamani is a mid-sized spitz-type dog with a thick, long, dense fur, erect ears, and a feathery tail curled over the back. The long coat forms a frill along the shoulders. The preferred coat color is white with a white-red shade on the top of the coat and apricot ears, tail and hindquarters. Black also occurs, as well as other solid colors and other color patterns, such as black and tan and white-gold-and-black. A special Kintamani dog is Belang Bungkem (black-and-white). However, these particolored dogs are probably genetically closer to the Bali street dog. Kintamani is 40 - 55 cm tall.

The Kintamani dog is a friendly pet dog and alert guard dog. This Dog is active and lively, smart and highly trainable, and has an alert and high curious characteristic. If living in a close relationship with their owner they are very loyal dogs and love their owner. They have a unique way when they will give birth, they will make a hole in the ground to protecting their child.  This is the best animal that Bali had.

Subak – The Balinese Traditional Irrigation System

Subak Organization Lead The Balinese Traditional Irrigation System

While spending your holiday in Bali, you will discover many amazing places. You have been visited many tourist destinations such as Uluwatu Temple, Besakih Temple, Ubud, etc but have you heard about Subak? This island is famous for its unique system of irrigation. Guided and informed by religious values, it combines impressive feats of engineering with complex and elaborate social structures. Subak is a community organization that was in charge of the irrigation system applied in rice farming in Bali.

Subak usually has a temple, called Bedugul Temple or Uluncarik Temple specially set up by farmers and destined to prosperity and fertility goddess Dewi Sri. Subak irrigation system is governed by a leader who called by Pekaseh. A Subak consists of all the landowners – or their representatives- in a particular rice production area. The Subak is not only responsible for the construction and maintenance of canals, tunnels, aqueducts, and dams, and for the distribution of water but also coordinates the planting and organization of ritual offerings and festivals.

Subak System

The overall Subak system exemplifies the Balinese philosophical principle of Tri Hita Karana that draws together the realms of the spirit, the human world, and nature. Subak temple rituals promote a harmonious relationship between people and their environment through the active involvement of people with ritual concepts that emphasize dependence on the life-sustaining forces of the natural world.

Most Subak possesses written legal codes, called Awig-awig, which detail the rights and responsibilities of Subak membership. Awig-awig or traditional customary laws and regulations, including Subak management and the traditional protection and conservation of cultural properties are covered by regulations of Bali Province Number 5 (2005) Section 19, that clarify zoning for protected sacred sites such as temples, based on local Awig-awig.

UNESCO admitted Subak (Balinese Culture Landscape) be a World Heritage Site. The ratification held in the first hearing which took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 2012. If you want to see a Subak irrigation system, you can visit Ceking Terrace in Tegalalang, Jatiluwih Rice Field, Busung Biu Rice Field in Buleleng. Those are the best place for exploring this unique irrigation system.

Sambal Matah Authentic Balinese Uncooked Sauce

The Sambel Matah Authentic Balinese Uncooked Sauce 

As we know Bali is Paradise Island which has many awesome cultures and tourist destinations. Besides that, Bali offers a lot of delicious traditional food. Betutu chicken is one of them, but have you ever eaten Balinese spicy sauce which called by Sambel Matah. Before talking about Sambel Matah, you must know what is sambal? Sambal is sauce typically made from a variety of chili peppers and secondary ingredients such as shrimp paste, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, shallot, scallion, sugar, lime juice, and rice vinegar or other vinegar. 

Sambal Matah Ingredients

Sambal Matah is famous raw sambal from the Gods island of Bali. There are two versions of Sambal Matah. One is with slices of torch ginger and another one is without it. This Sambal Matah is perfect for you grilled chicken ( Betutu chicken) or fish and Balinese satay. Just like other Indonesians, Balinese loves to use Terasi (dried shrimp paste) that is known as sere in the local dialect. There are the ingredients to make Sambal Matah; 

• 15 shallots, peeled, cut in half and finely sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, cut in half & sliced

• 15 small sliced chilies

• 5 lemon leaves (Daun Limau) chopped very fine

• 1 tsp roasted shrimp paste (Terasi), finely grated

• 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised and very finely sliced

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

• 80 ml of coconut oil 

PREPARATIONS: 

1. Combine above ingredients in deep bowl and mix well for 5 minutes. 
2. When you saute it in two minutes over medium heat, then it will enhance the beautiful flavor of this delicate sauce. If you love spicy shallot and lemongrass flavor, you will love this Sambal. A perfect combination for fish grilled and chicken grilled. This sambal the best partner of your lunch or dinner and makes a unique sensation of your scent mouth. 
3. Let’s try this sambal, and you will get an unforgettable experience.

The Savory foods from Buleleng You Must Try

The Authentic Balinese Foods that Balinese People Love it

Buleleng is one of the regencies in Bali Province. It located in the northern part of Bali Island which has the widest area in Bali. Besides that, Buleleng has many amazing tourist destinations such us GitGit Waterfall, Banjar Hot Spring, Beji Temple, Lovina Beach, etc. It has many amazing places, beside of that Buleleng offers many delicious foods, those are Sudang Lepet, Jukut Undis, Siobak, and Blayag.

Sudang Lepet 

Sudang Lepet (salted fish) and Jukut Undis (pigeon pea vegetable) are typical foods of Den Bukit community, Buleleng. Sudang Lepet or salted fish is made through a simple traditional process and certainly, it is made without preservatives. However, not all marine fish can be made into Sudang. There are some fish that can be used namely the species of sharks or stingrays. The making is relatively easy so that it is also easy to find in all traditional markets throughout Buleleng. You can taste crispy and savory when you eat the Sudang Lepet. 

Jukut Undis

Jukut Undis is very famous in Buleleng and has a unique taste. This is one dish that enjoys doing Buleleng in Bali Island, come to a traditional market in Bali you will find it. Now many restaurants that provide menu Jukut Undis and if you want to make it, this is the recipe;

• 1 / 4 kg Undis, soaked with water for 12 hours.
• Condiments (chopped):
• 7 cloves shallots
• 5 cloves garlic salt to taste
• 2 stalk lemongrass
• hopped 5cm galangal,
• crushed 2 bay leaves

Undis or black soya beans soaked for 12 hours. Drain. Rinse clean. Black soya beans then boiled until it looks soft (if less water, plus continued) Blend all ingredients, except the bay leaves and galangal. Next, fried in oil. Remove and set aside. After soya beans look soft, put the ingredients into the stew was black soya beans including bay leaves and galangal.

Blayag

Blayag is made from rice wrapped in coconut leaf and cooked for 5-6 hours. It cooked on Balinese traditional stove (Cangkem Paon) and makes this food is savory. The shape of this food is similar to Bantal but Blayag is bigger than Bantal. The taste of Blayag is spicy and very delicious. Usually, this food flavored with “Basa Genep” sauce (local mix sauces, the complete blend of spices) and mixed by rice flour. Blayag will cut into small size (easy to eat) and add with the savory sauce. This food is served with Jukut Urab (made by many vegetables such as long beans, cabbage, spinach and flavored with seasoning named Kalas), shredded chicken, Sambel Embe (local causes made by fried garlic), shredded coconut, egg, and chicken chips. Blayag has a delicious taste because it served on a banana leaf and this is a traditional way to serve food. This food gives you a unique taste and will make you eat more than 1 portion.

Siobak

The strategic location of the harbor city attracted many Chinese traders, which resulted in acculturation between Balinese and Chinese, as proven, among others, in the food called Siobak. Made of pork, this meal can now be easily found away from Singaraja. The sliced meat, seasoned with sweet and salty soy sauce and traditional spices, is boiled, cut and then fried. What makes the sliced meat especially tasty is the thick sauce made of Tauco (boiled and mashed soybeans mixed with flour and then fermented), various spices, pork broth, and chili. If you want to indulge your palate, add cucumber pickles and crackers made of pigskin. Do not forget to add the vinegar into the sauce to make the sweet, sour and salty taste stronger and tastier. Besides the savory Siobak Singaraja, there is also another variety called Siobak Khe Lok that has a sweeter taste. This food will be perfect if you combine with a glass of sweet iced tea or orange juice. 

It is recommended food to eat in Bali when you got holidays in the Island of Paradise. I believe you will get an unforgettable experience.

Trying the Unique Taste of Sudang Lepet & Jukut Undis

North Bali Sudan Lepet and Undis Soup

Buleleng is located in the northern part of Bali Island which has the widest area in Bali. Besides that, Buleleng has many amazing tourist destinations such us GitGit Waterfall, Banjar Hot Spring, Beji Temple, Lovina Beach, etc. Beside Blayag, this regency also has much delicious foods, those are Sudang Lepet and Jukut Undis. 

Sudang Lepet (salted fish) and Jukut Undis (pigeon pea vegetable) are typical foods of Den Bukit community, Buleleng. Sudang Lepet or salted fish is made through a simple traditional process and certainly, it is made without preservatives. However, not all marine fish can be made into Sudang. There are some fish that can be used namely the species of sharks or stingrays. The making is relatively easy so that it is also easy to find in all traditional markets throughout Buleleng. You can taste crispy and savory when you eat the Sudang Lepet.

Jukut Undis - Undis Soup

Jukut Undis is very famous in Buleleng and has a unique taste. Jukut Undis is made from black soya bean which only finds in Buleleng. This is one dish that enjoys doing Buleleng on Bali island, come to a traditional market in Bali you will find it. Now many restaurants that provide menu Undis soup and if you want to make it, this is the recipe; 

1 / 4 kg Undis bean, soaked with water for 12 hours.

Condiments (chopped): 7 cloves shallots 

5 cloves garlic 

salt to taste 

2 stalk lemongrass, 

chopped 5cm galangal, 

crushed 2 bay leaves 

Undis or black soya beans soaked for 12 hours. Drain. Rinse clean. Black soya beans then boiled until it looks soft (if less water, plus continued) Blend all ingredients, except the bay leaves and galangal. Next, fried in oil. Remove and set aside. After soya beans look soft, put the ingredients into the stew was black soya beans including bay leaves and galangal. 

Sudang Lepet dish accompanied by Undis soup will be more palatable if equipped with the spicy condiment. When making a visit to North Bali, apparently it is not complete without tasting this kind of food. This food can also be taken advantage of as a souvenir because it lasts a long time. It is recommended food to eat in Bali when you got holidays in the Island of Paradise. I believe you will get an unforgettable experience.

Catur Muka Statue - The Lendmark of Denpasar Town

Catur Muka Statue Denpasar Town Landmark

If you visit every town in Bali, you will see so many statues. Sometimes the statue is the icon or landmark of its town self. Have you seen the statue stands on a crossroad in front of Denpasar Mayor’s office? It called by Catur Muka Statue which is one of the famous statues in Bali.

It’s called by Catur Muka (four faces) because it has four heads facing out to the crossroad. This statue is symbolized by Brahma God or the god of a creator. The Catur Muka Statue located in the center of Denpasar, very easy to reach there. This statue is a landmark off and stands on the heart of Denpasar Town. Catur Muka Statue was built by famous local craftsman I Gusti Nyoman Lempad in 1973. This statue made from granite which height is 9 meters. It looks 4 cardinal directions, such as north, east, south, and west. This statue stands on Padma flower (lotus) and it represents the universe that never destroyed. It brings 4 holy things in every hand, the first one brings Weda (Hindu’s holy book), the second brings lotus, the third brings Kandakala (the ceremony equipment) and the forth brings Ginitri. 

The four heads represent God’s power. The first head signifies that God is the greatest. The second head signifies that God is the King of the kings in this world. The third head signifies that God is tireless and never stops working. The last head signifies that God is the creator of the world. 

 

If you visit this statue, you will see colorful light and it like dancing. Besides that, this statue offers nice choreography of the water fountain. Some people take a picture in this statue because of the lighting and choreography of the water fountain. It’s awesome.

Blayag - Another Savory Food is Offered by Paradise Island

Blayag Food, A Singaraja Traditional Food

Buleleng is one of the regencies in Bali Province. It located in the northern part of Bali Island which has the widest area in Bali. Besides that, Buleleng has many amazing tourist destinations such us GitGit Waterfall, Banjar Hot Spring, Beji Temple, Lovina Beach, etc. If you visit Buleleng, you must try delicious local food Blayag. 

Blayad is made from rice wrapped in coconut leaf and cooked for 5-6 hours. It cooked on Balinese traditional stove (Cangkem Paon) and makes this food is savory. The shape of this food is similar to Bantal but Blayag is bigger than Bantal. The taste of Blayag is spicy and very delicious.

Usually, this food flavored with “basa genep” sauce (local mix sauces, the complete blend of spices) and mixed by rice flour. Blayag will cut into small size (easy to eat) and add with the savory sause. This food is served with Jukut Urab (made by many vegetables such as long beans, cabbage, spinach and flavored with seasoning named Kalas), shredded chicken, Sambel Embe (local sauces made by fried garlic), shredded coconut, egg, and chicken chips. Blayag has a delicious taste because it served on a banana leaf. It is a traditional way to serve food.

This food gives you a unique taste and will make you eat more than 1 portion. Maybe, you will little difficult to find this food, because people choose to eat fast food. It is recommended food to eat in Bali when you got holidays on the Island of Paradise. I believe you will get an unforgettable experience.

Exploring Sacred Animals in 3 Amazing Village You Never Know

Bali Sacred Animals in 3 Amazing Village You Never Know

Bali is the best tourist destination in the world. Beside has amazing panorama of nature, awesome culture and sensational food, Bali also offer unique villages. Tenganan, Taro, Petulu are unique villages because has a sacred animal. The societies believe that animals as a sacred animal and they don’t allow hunting or slaughtering it. There are 3 villages with their sacred animal; 

Sacred Buffalo in Tenganan Village

While walking in Tenganan Village, Karangasem Regency, you will find a line of local people's houses neatly, awesome Gringsing cloth and amazing culture. Besides that, this village gives you something new, its sacred buffalo. The buffalo does not have a cage and roam freely. The mammal is so freely walking in the yard of the village. The local societies believe that there are herding these sacred animals. Therefore the local society cannot keep and feed it anymore because they can find some food by itself. The local society did not disturb the tranquility of sacred buffaloes. If it broke the yard of local people's house, the society will throw it out. To ensure no interference to the buffaloes, the village also has Awig-awig (traditional rule). The societies did not allow tending their pets in the yard of the village. This rule is still maintained by the society until today

White Cow in Taro Village

Taro Village is located in Tegalalang District, Gianyar Regency.  It will take 1.5 hours if you stay in the Kuta area or 45 kilometers. Taro Village also called by the village of a white cow. The cow in Taro Village is different than the other cow in Indonesia. The characterized of this cow is has white leather and feather, the iris is limpid, the color of a horn is more faded than the other, and can’t be exposed direct sunlight. Local people called this cow with Taro’s Cow which is endemic from Taro Village. This unique cow has become a tourist attraction throughout the country is so far still well preserved. Even, one of the ancestral heritage is highly trustworthy because it is believed as the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The existence of this animal is purified by the local community. Even, they are given a special nickname. For bulls, they are called Ida Bagus Lanang, while the heifers are called Si Luh. It is said the white cow is the descendant of the Nandini cow. To Balinese people, it poses a complementary means of ceremonies called Ngasti. To preserve the population, the local community is now building a cage for maintaining their health. This rare animal is made a space within an area of 5 hectares as its native habitat. The making of a cage also poses the arrangement for the convenience of visitors who want to see the existence of the native animal to Taro village. 

Petulu is the Heron Village

The herons have been nested since 1965 and initially only 5 herons. Every month, the populations of herons grow faster and they breed in there. At first, they are immigration from the other place and come to this village and stay there. The local people disturbed with this condition, they catch and the heron. But after catching the heron, the local people felt not comfortable, because they are visited by a big scary ghost in their dream or the reality. So, the local people ask to Pendanda (Balinese Clergyman) and conduct a ritual. When the ritual is beginning, the clergyman is trance and told if the heron is Rancang (guard) of God who worshiped in Desa Temple (temple set up in the village). The herons are as the Niskala guard (invisible guard) and protect the village from pests in the rice field. After people making a monument in the Desa Temple as offerings to heron, the village becomes prosperous, the harvest is abundant and there are no pests threaten until today. The Petulu’s heron has white color and brown in back and face. They live on the trees which along of road till in front of Desa Temple. You will find them in Sasih Kelima until Sasih Kesanga (Balinese mouth) or October-March. The herons will nest and keep their children during that period. On April-September, you also find them, but the population less than October-March. I suggest you visit this unique place at 5 pm because they come back from finding food. Don’t forget to wear a hat, to cover your head from the heron’s feces. If you are lucky, you will see 2 black herons. According the local people, they are the leader of thousand of herons.

It is a recommended place to visit when you get a holiday on the Amazing Island, where you just book your trip through a reliable travel agency. I believe your trip will be awesome and get an unforgettable experience.

Goes to Ngurah Rai International Airport with Trans Serbagita Bus

Bali's Public Transportation Open Route to Airport

Start from yesterday September 18th, Trans Serbagita Bus 8th corridor operated and opened to the public. The route of the 8th corridor will pass Persiapan Terminal – Mengwi Terminal – Raya Kapal Street – Kargo Permai Street – Mahendradata Street – Gunung Soputan Street – Imam Bonjol Street – Sunset Road – Dewa Ruci Statue – Bypass Ngurah Rai – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. This 8th corridor is divided into 3 corridors, such as Persiapan Terminal - Mengwi Terminal, Mengwi Terminal – Teuku Umar Barat Street and Teuku Umar Barat Street - I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. 

There are 17 bus will be operated in this route, 3 buses operate from Persiapan Terminal to Mengwi Terminal, 7 buses operate from Mengwi Terminal to Teuku Umar Barat Street and 7 buses operate from Teuku Umar Barat Street to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Transportation Department of Bali Government doesn’t provide bus station or bus stop in Ngurah Rai Airport, but it will be built on this year. The bus will stop in front of the international arrival terminal and in front of Solaria in the domestic terminal.

Bali International Airport

Bali continues to improve to support the development of tourism which is the economic source of the community. This began with the development of infrastructure emphasized by the president of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Jokowi Widodo. Therefore, the development continues to be developed, including airports in Bali. Now, you can enjoy world-class airport facilities and that you can feel and see when you arrive at this island of God. Likewise, transportation services will become easier with the opening of the Versatile Bus access, a public shuttle for the local community and tourists. However. Bali still faces various kinds of problems on the highway, especially traffic jams. This needs to be pursued as the best solution to support the tourism business on this island. And we are waiting for further progress from the government.

Bali Airport layout

Bali International Airport - Interior

The Mega Statue of Garuda Overlap Liberty

The highest Statue will be built in Bali and the statue is Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. This statue is built in Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. It will be a luxury statue. 

This statue is made from 4000 tons of bronze and the high is 120 meters. It is higher than the Liberty statue in the USA. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue had been built in 2013 and will finish at the end of 2017. It will spend 450 billion Rupiah because it is made from the best material. This statue will be developed in Cultural Park and be a landmark of Bali’sTourism.

This statue is Wisnu God, who in Hinduism was the God of Guardian and riding Garuda bird (eagle). If this statue has finished the process, then you can see this statue from Sanur, Kuta, and Tanah Lots. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue will be a symbol of rescue the environment. This statue will be the best statue in the world

Pengerebongan Ceremony from Kesiman Village

Paradise Island has many unique ceremonies and Pengerebongan is one of the amazing ceremonies. Pengerebongan is a ceremony conducted by Kesiman Village’s Society in Pura Dalam Pengerebongan.

This ceremony is held every 210days, exactly Friday Wuku Medangsia according to the Balinese calendar system or the day after Kuningan Day. Pengerebongan Ceremony was taken from the Kawi language “Rebu”, it means party and makes us happy. This ceremony was created by Puri Agung Kesiman (Agung Kesiman Empire).

Procession of Ceremony

Before conducting this ceremony, Kesiman society does Tabuh Rah (Sowing chicken blood that used ceremony). The entire God’s Manifestation in Kesiman Village like Barong, Rangda, and Pratima comes to Pura Dalem Pengerebongan. After that, all the society of Kesiman Village is rounding the Wantilan (the building in the middle area of Temple) three times. So many people are trance when the people bring God’s Manifestation and they lost their control.

After rounding 3 times, the entire God’s Manifestation is put in Gedong (the holy place to put God’s Manifestation). The societies pray together in Pura Dalem Pengerebongan. The function of the Pengerebongan Ceremony is reminding the human about Tri Hita Karana Concept (three of the harmony, balance to create peace and happiness). Don’t miss this ceremony, because it’s awesome and amazing but a little bit mystic.

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The Originally Textile from the Wonderful Island

Bali's Famous Textiles

Bali doesn’t only has beautiful tourism object and unique tradition. That island also has beautiful textiles. Endek Textile is one of the beautiful Balinese textiles. Some motif of Endek Textile is regarded as sacred. We must use it in the temple and some motif of Endek Textile are only allowed to be used by the king.

The History of Endek Textile
Endek textile is beginning to grow on since the 18th century when Dalem Waturenggong Empire was being kinged in Gelgel Klungkung. It grows fastly in around Gelgel, especially in Sulang Village. The growing is very faster when Indonesia got its independent. Sulang Village is being the biggest industry of Endek Textile in Bali until today.

When Endek Textile appeared, the workers make it with ikat system (traditional ways to make textiles) and they use ATBM “Alat Tenun Bukan Mesin” (un-machine tool looms). Why is the price of Endek Textile so expensive? Because the workers use the manual system, so it takes a too long time for finishing only one Endek Textile. But now, the industry of textile uses the machine and make the price of Endek Textile is cheaper.

The motif of Endek Textile

Endek Textile has so many motifs, such use the natural motif, the animal motif, the Balinese puppet motif, and the sacred motif. The sacred motif must use in the temple, so why it’s called by the sacred motif. Don’t worry if you want to buy Endek textile, you can choose the other motif.

So,, what are you waiting for? Let’s buy the originally textile of Paradise Island. It can be your great handicraft and it has a good motif.

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