The Cause of Rotating Power Outages in Bali

The Rotating power outages must enjoyed by residents of Bali after the central gas power in Gilimanuk discontinued operations up to 1 March. But this condition does not have to happen if the central steam power can be operated in  Celukan Bawang (Port of main cargo in Buleleng Regency).

The Air Line of High Voltage could not be connected because of the persistence of the peoples in the village are within walking distance of The Steam Power crossed wires reject it.

The Central steam power it self will supply the electric power to Celukan Bawang up to 3 × 130 MW so as to make more reliable electricity Bali. Currently the supply of electricity to Bali is of 850 MW. Aside from Gilimanuk Gas Power Plant of 130 MW, the supply is supplied from Java via submarine cable 340 MW Gas Power Plant Pemaron 88 MW Power Plant Gas or diesel Sanggaran 292 MW 

This condition occurs when the crisis triggered by the termination of Gas Power Plant Gilimanuk who entered the maintenance period since 21 February 2015.

It also resulted in a deficit of the state electricity company in Bali adopted a policy to suspend new post process and the addition of power began February 23. Termination is done to ensure no disruption of the electrical system to power the addition of new generation.

Puri Ageng Blahbatuh | Bali Royal Palace

Puri Ageng Blahbatuh, a Beautiful Bali Royal Palace

In a wonderful day I would like to visit a beautiful place in Bali. I want to visit a Royal Palace is located in Blahbatuh Village, Gianyar Regency. This place is so beautiful with a location at the center of the Belahbatuh Village and beside of Blahbatuh traditional market. This Royal Palace is famous by the name of Puri Ageng Blahbatuh. In the past Puri Ageng Blahbatuh originally known as the Orchid Palace, because the king of Blahbatuh used Puri Ageng to keep several orchids and enter them into competitions, thus winning second place with them at a competition in Singapore in the 1970s. Nowadays, as time has passed the orchids are no more, however, the palace is still well worth a visit.

Puri Ageng Blahbatuh was originally built around the year 1570-1600 of the Cakra calendar and was founded by the dynasty of King I Gusti Ngurah Jelantik VIII. The sprawling complex measures around four hectares.

I can walk around the grounds of the palace without the intrusion of too many tourists. I can feel I was a family king here. Members of the family who are also residents of the palace are normally walking around and you never know you may be lucky enough to be shown around by the King of Blahbatuh himself. It's so amazing place to visit!

Puri Ageng Blabatuh is also famous by beautiful features including unique temple artwork, a peaceful meditation temple surrounded by waters and some stunning wood furniture. You may also see ladies making traditional rugs using the loom. If you are lucky you will see the local people play Balinese culture there are including gamelan, dance and much more.

If you interest in this place you can come to Puri Ageng Blahbatuh and feel different sensations there. Don't forget in Puri Ageng Blahbatuh you can try to learn Balinese dance and gamelan. There are you will feel comfortable because the family of the king so friendly and polite with the visitor who comes to Puri Ageng Blahbatuh. If you want to get information, please contact Bali Star Island and we can also accompany you in your another holiday in Bali. Thank you and have a nice trip.

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Denpasar Open The Traffic Park Public Education | Lumintang Denpasar

The Lumintang Traffic Park

Denpasar government opened the traffic park in  Lumintang Field which functioned as a venue for public education related to traffic safety and order. The park is also expected to be a community recreation facilities to provide traffic education in preventing road accidents. Traffic park is built like a complete highway with traffic signs. Head of Denpasar City Transportation Department said that this park into a miniature infrastructure traffic safety aspects including being a means of education of children until public general . For renovation costs of Lumintang Traffic Park is Rp 150 Million.

Traffic Park is an innovation of Denpasar to introduce the traffic signs to the younger generation and the public, is the first traffic park built in Bali.

In the Lumintang Traffic Park, people can freely visit because no charge that will be accompanied by two police officers from Denpasar Police Traffic Unit without contacting Denpasar Police.The Lumintang Traffic Park open for 24 hours.

JAMBUL RESTO | The New Sensation Resto in Penatih Village

JAMBUL RESTO

If you are treated to views of the hills in the Jambul Resto Karangasem Regency, now a branch of The Jambul Resto located in Penatih Village, Denpasar City presenting your oasis in the city center. With the soothing sound of water pools, comfortable environment and architecture similar to the countryside, the branch of Jambul Resto Penatih has its own advantages for your culinary experience. You can also choose a place in the gazebo located at the top of the pool.  

gazebo

The place is very suitable for an extensive large banquet held or family. Moreover, quiet location also fitting for events such as meetings held office. Surely cuisine in the Jambul Resto Penatih also presents to satisfy your appetite. The Jambul Resto will serve you the all kind of menu with the different taste. You can try the standard menu, wedding package, Lunch Ala Charter, Dinner Ala Charter, Menu Buffet and also have a special price for you.

If you go from UNHI University, just go ahead about 2 km to the north and you can find the Jambul resto in Trenggana Street No 37 Penatih, in front of the petrol station. The located of Jambul Resto is so strategic but don't worry about the sensation because you can feel the natural atmosphere in the center of town.

The branch of Jambul Resto in Penatih open every day starts from 9 A.M until 10 P.M 

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standard menu - squid package

standard menu - squid satay

Wedding Package - Indonesian menu

Wedding Package - Balinese Menu

Lunch Ala Charter - Black Coffee

Lunch Ala Charter - Seafood menu

Dinner Ala Charter - Main Course menu

Dinner Ala Charter - Dessert menu

Menu Buffet - Appetizer

Menu Buffet - Dessert Menu

 Fruit Dessert Menu

Coffee Serve

Buffet Serve

Balinese Traditional Game

Tajog or Stilts, a Unique Balinese Traditional Game

At school, Balinese children are not only taught about the Balinese language but also some traditional games. As a consequence, Balinese children start to learn how to socialize while playing traditional games in the nearby field at an early age. Though must say they also spend hours playing online game and play station.

Three Balinese traditional games which are popular among the children are Gala gala, Bakiak/Terompah, and stilts. These three games are also competed in Pekan Olahraga Desa (Village Sports Week) besides Madagongan. Gala gala is a game involving two groups; each consists of 5 persons. The field size is 21 meters in length. This field is divided into three parts horizontally. In the meantime, a line also divides the field into two parts vertically.

Stilts Game (Tajog Game)

One group acts as a line keeper and another group is the player. Each person in line keeper group stands on each line to keep someone from another group getting in. Once a person from the player group succeeds to pass the last line without being touched by the line keeper, the group will get 1 point. Each person who has passed the last line has to go back to pass the first line to get another point. Whenever the line keeper touches the player then their position as line keeper and player is reversed.

Besides Gala gala, Balinese children also learn how to play stilts. Stilts is the name of a couple of bamboos containing footrests so someone can stand on them and walk or even run. When playing Tajog you will look like having very long legs. Keeping the balance while walking or running is the challenge of this game.

How you can try to play stilts?

Nobody can play Tajog without learning or practicing. The first exercise is standing stepping Tajog. Both hands holding each Pangisian left-right. For starters, you should enlist the help of a friend to hold Tajog it from the front. Or leaning against a wallTajog. Furthermore reverse direction, back against the wall, then up, then walk slowly. To avoid the danger of Penjekan should be installed rather low, then gradually increasingly rising. If you've mastered up and walk without assistance, then followed by a practice run.

In celebration of the great days, the game Tajog not only presented in the form of a quick run-velocity but also in the form of demonstrations. For example, Nengkleng, is leaping on one leg, muter, namely Nengkleng accompanied play next Tajog overhead. Also each other and push each other football which led to one of the players collapsed.

How To Make Tajog?

Initially prepared in the same two long bamboo poles. For children, the length is about 1.65 m and 1.85 m for adults. At the bottom of the timber is fitted Penjekan trampled flat-shaped bracket. The end of the bracket attached to the bamboo and the other end is used for the feet. In order to feel comfortable footing, timber size should be selected which matches the size of your feet. Part of the bamboo down Penjekan called Batis (foot) and the section above Penjekan called Pangisian (grip).

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Balinese familly Name

The tradition of Balinese Family Name

As we know Bali has many traditions and cultures, like dance, language, traditional cloth, customs, etc. In this time we will talk about the tradition of Balinese family names. Balinese names can also provide clues to ancestral trades. For instance, a blacksmith or metal workers might be known by the family name of “Pande,” while in traditional Balinese society a person making steel weapons or metal implements is known as a "Pande Besi."

Name Classification

Ida Bagus is a sign of respect for someone who is true “Bagus” or handsome, with “Ida Bagus” considered a title of honor. “Anak Agung,” often represented by A.A. when seen in a printed form, is the prefix reserved for Balinese royalty.

“The name “Wayan” is derived from “Wokalayan” a word that means “the most mature” and reserved for the first-born. The second-born is called “Made” and is derived from the word Madia for the middle. The third-born is designated by “Nyoman” (“Man” or “Mang” for short), taken from the Balinese word “uman” that suggests “the last” or “remainder” - reflecting a Balinese view that ideal family size should be limited to three children. 

In ancient times before the advent of modern birth control appliances and pills, traditional healers, herbalists, and other measures - birth control sometimes failed to result in a fourth child, who would be given the prefix of “Ketut.” Ketut is presumed to come from the ancient term “Kitut” - a name given to the smallest banana on the stem. Seen a “bonus” and much loved for its sweetness - a Ketut may represent the sweetest and most loved addition to a Balinese family.

For particularly fecund Balinese couples or people who simply want a large family with lots of children, the naming cycle resumes all over again with the fifth-born named Wayan, the sixth Made, and so on

Just when you feel certain that you have the cycle of Balinese names well in hand, you’ll encounter a “Wayan” who is called “Putu,” “Kompiang,” or “Gede” – all alternative prefixes for the first-born. Variations on a 2nd child named “Made” might be “Kadek” or “Nengah.” The third-child is not always called “Nyoman,” with “Komang” sometimes used instead. Meanwhile, “Ketut” stands alone with generally no synonym used for the fourth-born.

In recent times, some Balinese modify their names to include the name of a famous ancestor.

Some Balinese are also now busily adopting Western monikers resulting in a “Ni Luh Avril Damayanti” or “I Ketut Robert Suparta.”

Sudra Caste

The Sudra, Bali’s largest and lowest caste, has no special naming ritual beyond the use of “I” before a boy’s name or “Ni” before a girl’s name.

Comprising about 90% of all Balinese, the Sudra (peasants and craftsmen) are not isolated or deemed untouchable, as might be the case in India. Sudra members of Bali often seek counsel from upper caste members on religious matters, such as the selection of propitious days for ceremonies and for the commencement of major projects.

Wesya Caste

The Wesya Caste has specific names such as “I Dewa” for a man or “I Dewa Ayu” for a female. “Desak” is also a name found among the Wesya Castetraditionally reserved for vassals of a Raja and merchants.

K’satria Caste

Also known as Satria, this caste of warriors and kings will be distinguished with names such as “I Gusti Ngurah” (male) or “I Gusti Ayu” (female). Other names of the Satria caste are “Anak Agung “(male), “Anak Agung Ayu” or “Anak Agung Istri” (female).

Look also for “Tjokorda” (shortened to “Tjok”) for a male or “Tjokorda Istri(female).

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KULKUL | BALINESE WOODEN BELL

Kulkul, A Traditional Balinese Comunity Bell

Kulkul is a big bell made of wood or bamboo used by the various social organization of Balinese society. Like a bell, it is used to indicate time of gathering, ceremony, and in the past to call the people during a strain time resulted by conflict, or criminal. Organizations in Bali are various based on tradition, profession or hobby. The type of sound must be made differently and typical for each organization, so each member of the organization will soon understand to whom the bell rings. For the need of traditional organization Kulkul is made from selected wood such as jackfruit tree, orange tree, and other hard trees, while those made of bamboo are only for temporary use or only for temporal organization such as the group called" Sekeha " The group of Sekaha is mostly related to profession such as cultivating rice, group of hired labor, and others. 

Kulkul or Bell Construction

On the villages of highland where the village and the farming areas are separated often quite far, from 1 to 5 km away, had forced the farmer to build a pavilion or temporary structure on the farm, but only for rest during the day or some time sleeping during a certain season. The pavilion or temporary construction on the farm is called " Pondok " as opposed to " Umah " the house in the village. The Pondok always made in lower quality, compared to Umah, even most were temporary in nature. At Pondok usually, farmers made Kulkul in various sizes and sound colors. One Kulkul is just for children playing, one is to call the poultry when feeding time comes, and others to announce to anyone that the keeper of the farm is presence. This was probably to prevent someone or thief entering the land, although in the past of Bali thievery was rare, and only happened at a certain area of Bali, but it had become the myth of every people of Bali

Function of Kulkul

Kulkul can be said as a symbol of organization in Balinese society with its changes very little over the millennium despite the presence of telephone, and radio as the most effective means of communication.
In the past traditional organization of Balinese such as Desa organization, Banjar organization, Penabuh ( music player ) organization, youth-girl organization, security, Subak, and other temporary organizations, each has a Kulkul which sound must be different from each other. So that every member of the organization will soon realize when the Kulkul is knocked, to whom the call is addressed. Since every one of Balinese can be a member of more than two organizations, both formal and non-formal it is a must to know with reflecting differentiation between the various colors of Kulkul sound.

The use of Kulkul to call members is proceeded by short notice or without short notice who done by one of the members in charge called " Kasinoman" Usually when the member of the organization will have work together, the head and assistants organize a preliminary meeting at the village hall called Bale Banjar. During the head meets the subject is discussed in short including the schedule such as the time of calling the member to join a complete meeting. When the schedule has been fixed, one is assigned to give short notice to the member by visiting from door to door. The short notice will consist of information to the member of the brief subject and the time of the meeting. On the fixed day the Kulkul will be knocked to remind at once to call the member that the time has come. During a ceremony at the temple which takes more than 2 days including preparation of offering at the temple the knocking of the Kulkul will not be preceded with short information from door to door since the announcement usually given during the dismissal of the gathering. The time schedule contains in the announcement will be indicated by the sound of Kulkul, even unexpected gathering to follow which is not on a plan can be called only by knocking the Kulkul.

Some events indicated by the sound of Kulkul without a short door to door notice by the Kasinoman are when one of the members of the village dead, married, emergency and regular meeting/work. In all events normally the sound of the Kulkul is made as " Duang Tulud " meaning two rounds. One round of sound starting with slow, then quicker and quicker frequency as much as knocker could do, then slowing again. When one of the village members is dead the biggest Kulkul or the Banjar organization owned Kulkul is knocked in three-round. Since dead is the obligation of all members of the organization within a village to participate in the activity of burial and ritual. This Kulkul is placed at the Bale Kulkul ( Kulkul pavilion ) near the Bale Banjar. While other Kulkul that relating to the organization of Desa, music player, youth-girl organization, and other organizations belong to the religious activities are place at the temple.

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