The Most Popular Bali’s Nature Activities for Travelers

The Most Popular Bali’s Nature Activities for Travelers

Tourist attraction in Bali besides being found in the art and culture of the Balinese people, the appeal of Bali is also found in natural factors. Bali nature tourism such as the beauty of white sand beaches, sunset views, and mountain views.

Bali nature tourism is the primary interest of most visitors when they have holidays in Bali. At present vacationists have a desire, to be closer to nature when on vacation in Bali. Due to getting tired of urban areas busyness. Because of the high interest of tourists for holidays to Bali’s natural attractions, many investors engaged in the Bali nature tourism business, by investing in providing nature holiday activities in Bali.

1. Rafting Tour In Telaga Waja River Karangasem

For Bali rafting activities, the Telaga Waja river has a different river rapid character than other rivers in Bali. Like the Ayung River in Ubud and the Melangit river in Klungkung regency. The Telaga Waja River located in Karangasem regency and offers the longest whitewater rafting route in Bali. The Telaga Waja river tracks approximately 16 km. To be able to complete rafting by going along the rafting track on the Telaga Waja river. It will take two hours to even 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the river rapids.

2. Ayung River Rafting Ubud

The white water rafting activity on the Ayung River is better known as the Ayung rafting Ubud. Due to the location of the Ayung river is in the area of ​​Ubud’s Bali. Whitewater rafting on the Ayung River in Ubud preferred by tourists who want to relax during whitewater rafting trips. Also, the Ayung River Ubud has breathtaking river views, with lush trees and unique carvings on the river walls.

3. Single Parasailing In Tanjung Benoa

The most popular location for parasailing activities in Bali is on the Tanjung Benoa beach. Some of you may ask, what is parasailing game? Parasailing is flying action using a parachute. The chute is full of a speedboat to make it flew with the participant. Parasailing typically held in the middle of the sea. To be able to the fly parasailing chute the rope will be tied to a parachute and then pulled by a speedboat. In Tanjung Benoa there are two types of parasailing rides, namely: Single parasailing, which can accommodate 1 participant to fly. Tandem parasailing adventure, participants flew two to three people together at once How much money does it cost to go parasailing in Tanjung Benoa Bali? The price for parasailing ride in Tanjung Benoa Bali depends on the type of parasailing ride that you want to book. The single parasailing ride in Tanjung Benoa is cheaper compared to the tandem parasailing ride in Tanjung Benoa Bali. Also, Tanjung Benoa parasailing price affected by the place when you make a parasailing booking. If you make a direct reservation for parasailing ride, the cost for parasailing ride in Bali become expensive, compare if you make an online parasailing booking.

4. Seawalker/Ocean Walker

Seawalker game in Bali is also known as ocean walker, or sometimes people call it as a marine walk. So what kind of marine activity is Bali sea walker? Seawalker is a walking activity on the seafloor. To allow participants to walk on the seabed, the participant required to use a watertight helmet. Seawalker game is preferred by tourists who do not have diving experience or swimming skill but want to feel and see the beauty of the underwater scenery directly. There are two famous locations for Bali sea walker activities, namely: Seawalker activity in Sanur beach or better known as Sanur Ocean Walker. Sea walking activity in Tanjung Benoa Beach or known as Tanjung Benoa Seawalker.

5. Banana Boat Ride in Bali

Banana boat is a type of inflatable boat that shapes like a banana. The activity of a banana boat ride in Bali preferred by tourists who have a vacation with family. Especially during holidays with children. Speedboat used to move the banana boat, and a rope tied to a motorboat, and the banana boat then pulled by a speedboat. Many places in Bali provide banana boat rides. Such as in Sanur Beach, Tanjung Benoa beach, Amuk Bay Karangasem, and Lembongan Island. However, the most popular location to join banana boat ride in Bali located in Tanjung Benoa beach. Due to Tanjung Benoa beach location near Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and other areas on the southern part of Bali. Also, the banana boat ride price in Tanjung Benoa is lower compared to other places in Bali.

This Bali Starbucks Is Southeast Asia's Largest

Starbuck Dewata Coffee Sanctuary, a Stop and Smell Coffee in Bali

Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary is a new hangout place that has been opened on 12 January 2019. It is the largest yet in Southeast Asia! As you would expect, this is no ordinary Starbucks. With a striking design and unique experience, this outlet is also home to a coffee farm.

STARBUCKS DEWATA COFFEE SANCTUARY IN SUNSET ROAD

This Starbucks outlet is just opened as the biggest Starbucks Outlet in Southeast Asian. It is reminding that Indonesia is one of the world’s largest coffee growing regions. In fact, it is the fourth largest Arabica coffee growing region in the world!

The Dewata Coffee Sanctuary marks the first Starbucks Reserve Bar in Bali and its tenth in Indonesia. A Starbucks Reserve is an immersive space designed to elevate a customer’s coffee journey, where you can find the rarest coffee and taste them in a relaxing and interactive setting.

This 20,000-sq-ft Starbucks sanctuary is located in the up-and-coming retail district of Sunset Road. So make sure to add it into your must-visit list for your next Bali trip even if you’re not a coffee person.

Starbucks Reserve Dewata Address: Jl. Sunset Road No.77, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia Opening Hours: Daily, 8am to 10pm.

A NEW HANGOUT PLACE AS AN INSTAGRAM SPOT IN BALI

Easily the most striking aspect of this Sunset Road Starbucks outlet is its awe-inspiring design and stunning interior. A mix of contemporary architecture with traditional Balinese influence, the store was designed as a tribute to Indonesia’s culture and coffee heritage.

Inspired by traditional Balinese houses, the store has an expansive interior with free-flowing connected rooms. Be greeted by a two-story hand-carved wooden mural and admire the living wall filled with flora from the region as you sip your cup of joe.

Make your way to the second floor to check out the seedling nursery which is a greenhouse canopied by panes of glass. Providing an open-air experience, it also makes for quite the Instagram-worthy spot!

SEED-TO-CUP JOURNEY

As its promise to give customers a seed-to-cup journey, there’s a 1,000-sq-ft coffee farm (the size of a typical Indonesian farm) at this Starbucks location! As you enter through the concierge, you will be guided through the farm past Balinese landscaping, coffee plants, and the de-pulping station. You can also try your hand at washing, drying and raking green coffee beans! Make sure to look out for the zoetrope, animation devices that spin to give the illusion of moving images. You can watch images of coffee seedlings mature into lush, cherrying trees.

These devices are made from natural and synthetic palm stems of rattan, and up-cycled materials, covered in a traditional Balinese carving. Moving back inside at the Reserve bar, you can taste rare and small-lot coffees that you can’t find in regular outlets. To get your caffeine fix, you can head to the core bar where you can order from the Starbucks signature core beverages as well as some local specials.

SPECIAL DEWATA MENU

Did you know that Starbucks is one of the largest buyers of Indonesian coffee beans? So if you’re desperately in need of a cuppa, you won’t be disappointed. At this store, you can find several special drinks like the Lavender Latte, Cold Brew Float, Cold Brew Malt and more.

Aside from drinks, you can also grab a bite to eat from their list of pastries, sandwiches, desserts, and more. If you’re a fellow Starbucks merch collector, you’ll be happy to find exclusive Dewata mugs or perhaps you can bring home the extremely adorable Bearista!

MORE HANGOUT DESTINATIONS IN BALI

If you’re a coffee enthusiast, the Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary is your heaven on earth! In fact, we think you might enjoy a visit to the Bangkok Starbucks too, the second largest in the world. When in Bali, make sure to stay connected at all times with a 4G WiFi Device. You know you’ll be taking lots of Instagram stories! Save the hassle of renting a car and driving and instead opt for a private car charter and Bali airport transfer.

Authentic Luwak Coffee - Produce from Animal Feces

Bali Luwak Coffee

            Have you been to Indonesia and tried Luwak Coffee? Who would think to (or even want to) collect and roast beans out of animal feces?

           Well, Luwak coffee is a great coffee from Indonesia that is hard to find. Unique characteristics resulting from the unique natural fermentation and harvesting techniques profoundly impact the flavor of every bean.  Luwak is the local name of the Asian palm civet in Sumatra. The civet eats the coffee cherries, the cherries go through the digestive tract and fermentation occurs, and then they pass through the intestines and eventually pooped out. The coffee cherries are then picked out from poop aka poop coffee.

• Where Does Luwak Coffee Originate?

Luwak coffee came about in the 18th century in the Dutch East Indie islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Nowadays it’s mainly produced on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, and Sulawesi. The Philippines, East Timor, and Vietnam are also making similar versions of poop coffee.

• Where Can You Get Luwak Coffee?

The best way to purchase authentic Luwak coffee is to go to Indonesia and make a vacation out of it. It’s one of the tastiest things to do in Bali. Learn about the coffee’s process, sample a cup of poop coffee, and then buy some fresh Indonesian coffee to bring home with you. If you can’t swing an Indonesian vacation there are many websites selling the coffee or some specialty coffee shops may carry Luwak Coffee from Bali or other regions.

• How Much Does Luwak Coffee Cost?

Luwak coffee is one of the most expensive coffees in the world with a retail price as high as $700 per kilo/$300+ per pound. However, farmed Luwak coffee (low grade) can be purchased in Indonesia at large grocery stores for about $100 kilo. There are Luwak coffee roasters in Bali that sell the coffee to buy the cup so you can sample it. A cup sells for over $5 a cup in Indonesia.

• What Does Luwak Taste Like?

The thought of an animal eating the coffee cherry, pooping it out, cleaning the coffee bean, and roasting it may sound a bit strange. What on earth could it taste like? The result of all this work is a very flavorful almost fruity coffee that has very little bitterness. During the digestive process the beans altered and it yields a much less bitter cup.

• Why Is Luwak coffee The Most Expensive Coffee In The World?

Luwak coffee is the most expensive coffee in the world due to its quality and rarity. Along with being simply outstanding in flavor, the coffee is produced in incredibly small batches each year. In fact, some years the civets are only able to collectively produce around 500kg in an entire year. This is why the price is not only high but also varies significantly from one year to the next.

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

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.

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.

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

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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The Oldest Balinese Painting Style

The Oldest Balinese Painting Style

Art cannot be separated from Balinese people's daily life. Bali has own art style. Painting is one of Balinese art. Ubud painting style, Batuan painting style, and Kamasan painting style are the painting style that Bali had. Kamasan painting style is the oldest painting style, is appeared in the 14th century when Dalem Waturenggong being in the golden period. Kamasan painting style comes from Kamasan Village in Klungkung Regency. It’s about 43km from Denpasar or 1,5hours.

Kamasan Painting Style

Kamasan style is a very unique style, many collectors say, Kamasan painting style has good power, very smooth, clearly and not noisy with the detail. Kamasan painting styles usually take from Ramayana story, Mahabarata story, Sutasoma holy book and many more. The color of the Kamasan painting style is very easy to know because the color’s background is russet. The russet color comes from gambir stone that mixed by water. 

Generally, the Kamasan Painting style describes Hinduism philosophy, Balinese culture and telling us what happens if we are in heaven. If you want to see the Kamasan painting style, you can visit the Kerta Gosa pavilion. Kemasan painting style is the best painting in the world.

Joining The Biggest Electronic Dance Music Festival in Bali

Dreamfields Festival, one of The biggest Music Rave Party in Asia will be held again in Bali, on Saturday 15th August 2015 at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.

This festival has theme “Experience The Power of The Mighty Garuda and Electronic Dance Music” will be held before Indonesia’s Independence Day on 17th August 2015 and will feature by Many DJ such us VINAI, Quintino, Andrew Rayel, FIREBATZ, INDAYANA, New World Sound, J-YAP, KEVIN BLIN, Justin Strike, and Dreamshow at Barong Stage. KREWELLA, Yellow Claw, Wole Pack, MOTI, ANGHGER DIMAS, Jakarta Syndicate, Yasmin, DUA, and Dreamshow at Butterfly Stage. IRWAN PHATT, Nick Sijmen, and Jay Sunday at Mash-Up Stage.

It is the best music event in Bali when you got holidays to come to Bali where you just book your trip through a reliable travel agent in Bali. I believe your trip will be an awesome and great experience.

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