The Story of Barong Landung

Barong Landung is a pair giant human puppet almost three meters high, one figure is a man in black face, and the other is a beautiful princess in white face. Balinese Hinduism believes that the Barong Landung is the replica of king Jaya Pangus and his wife Kang Cing Wie from China. 

The Story of Barong Landung:

This story about King Sri Jaya Pangus with queen Kang Cing Wie, who came from the land of China. After a long marriage they still have no child. After permitted by Kang Cing Wie, King Jaya Pangus decided to do meditation to Mount Batur. On his way he met a very beautiful princess, Dewi Danu. King Jaya Pangus lied to Dewi Danu, and said that he was unmarried. Finally they got marriage, and a son was born, named Mayadenawa. For a long time Jaya Pangus not back home, then Kang Ching Wie followed and searched him to Mount Batur. After arrived, Kang Cing Wie saw Jaya Pangus was with a new wife and a son. Dewi Danu was also shocked and became aware of her husband’s apparently been lying. Dewi Danu reported this to her mother, Betari Danu. In anger, with her magic power she burned Jaya Pangus and his wife Kang Cing Wie. The Kingdom was grieving over the death of their king and queen, so as a form of devotion and love for the king and queen, the people made a replica statue of Jaya Pangus and Kang Cing Wie (known as Barong Landung) and worship.

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Barong Ket Ket

BARONG KET KET

Barong Bali is one of the many kinds of performing arts in Bali . Barong is a traditional Balinese dance which is characterized by body masks and costumes that can be worn by one or two people to dance. In Bali there are several types of barong the Barong Ket, Barong Bangkal, Barong Landung, Barong Macan, Barong Gajah, Barong Asu, Barong Brutuk, Barong Lembu, Barong Kedingkling, Barong kambing, and Barong Gagombrangan .

Barong Ket or Barong Keket is a high figure barong. His figure resembles a tall man with two adult height. Male figure called Jero Gede, while his partner called Jero Luh. That said, barong kind made to trick the spirits who spread disaster. Barong Ket dance is the most numerous in Bali and most often staged. Of his form, Barong Ket is a fusion between the shape of lions, tigers, cows and dragons. Agency Barong Ket is decorated with intricately carved leather and hundreds of small glass mirrors. The glass of the mirror and looked like a shimmering jewel when hit by light. Barong Ket bristles made from a combination perasok (similar plant pandan leaf fibers) and fibers. There also replace the fibers with crow feathers. Barong Ket danced by two dancers called the Messiah or Savior Bapang Saluk. Bapang interpreter first danced the head, Interpreter Bapang others in the tail. Barong Ket usually danced in pairs with Rangda, the sinister figure who symbolizes adharma (evil). Barong Ket himself into the dance symbolizes dharma (virtue). Rangda and Barong Ket pair symbolizes the eternal battle andara two opposite things (rwa bhineda) in this universe. Barong Ket accompanied by Gamelan Semar Pagulingan.


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Bali Kite Festival

Bali Kite Festival.

This festival usually held from July to August month in each year and ends right at the end of the month or on 31 August. Why kite ? Because of this kite has become a culture of life most people in Bali .

Kite is favored by various circles in Bali. children , old, young , male and female. According to some Hindu religious figures , kites have meaning religious significance , which is dedicated to Lord Rare Anggon . Rare Anggon believed to be a protective area of ​​rice paddies Balinese farmers that is not affected by planthoppers and birds .

This festival began in 1979 , followed by many participants of the International Kite Flying Club . The festival is held at the festival this year is the 36th time . During the festival , thousands of participants and lovers of kites will flood the arena and bring kites of various styles , colors and sizes . Type general , traditional kites bebean , janggan , pecukan , and kites new creations . This kite will decorate the blue sky accompanied by gamelan gong Bali pounding .

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Petulu Village, The Village With Thousands Of Birds

 

Petulu village is a village located in the district of Ubud, Gianyar, Bali Province. Which makes this village unique and different from the other villages is the existence of hundreds of thousands of migratory birds or in a local language called Kokokan who live around the village and settled around trees or buildings located in the village of Petulu. Residents in this village is no different from other villagers both activities and preoccupations but the presence of these birds did not make the population affected, as well as with the birds still reveal unusual movements do not imply fear of human presence, it is a unique blend.

To reach this Petulu Village then can travel a distance of about 30 km from Denpasar City and and spent 45 minutes away. As well as within approximately 5 Kilometers from the city center of Ubud.

According to the story some local residents bird-burun Kokokan which there are many in the village of Petulu was originally started nesting since 1965. And
beginning at that time there were only about five tails, but a few months later the bird population in the village of Petulu is rising sharply, and the birds were bemigrasi and finally chose to stay in the village area. Seeing the many birds that settle in the village communities, many of which capture the birds to be maintained or cut to be used as food. But wish it never happened till because people who catch these birds always come back to the village and bring back birds in be arrested.

On average they simultaneously say 'not robust'. he said. According to local villagers, the guys after catching the bird Kokokan often visited by strange creatures creatures that are not in the know its origin. Either a dream or reality. More than 50 people who experienced this. Eventually the population was consulted with the pastor, and diambilah decision to perform the ritual of apology in Pura village. When the procession ritual apology lasted, stakeholders as well as the village temple to experience trance states that birds are Kokokan rencang (guard) Ida Betara who worshiped at the local village temple.Finally the birds rose on leave and not on usik existence until now. Although these birds flock there every year but in October until March was the bird will be seen a lot of existence. Because of the attention and efforts of local people to maintain the existence of this bird habibat this village were awarded the trophy for his efforts kalpataru.These birds will start activities in the morning and be back in the afternoon so the afternoon is a good time to see the birds is in the afternoon. Additionally bring a head covering that is not exposed dirt burng perched in height, although in fact there is a myth in the local communities that are in contact with bird droppings will have good luck.

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Meru Meaning In Temple For Hindu Society

Tourists visiting Bali can visit One such PuraUluwatu, Tanah Lot, Besakih, Goalawah, UlunDanuBedugul,also in other major temples. Because Bali is famous for its thousand temples, along the way we can see there are many temples with one or several buildings Meru. Meru is a building that has a function as a sacred place for Hindus, looks magnificent, majestic, monumental and sacred. This sacred building certainly has a meaning and function, so that the shape, layout and ornamentation should receive attention. Meru building in terms of architecture and robustness of their construction has been tested to withstand earthquakes, big earthquakes several times in Bali, as happened in Seririt, Buleleng, Karangasem, Meru buildings still standing strong.

Meru, as quoted in the Lontar Andha Bhunana or symbolic meaning of Mount Mahameru, where the mountain is a symbol of the universe in which the mountain as a place berstana the gods which is the holy spark of the Almighty God (Ida HyangWidiwasa). Also mentioned in the Lontar, Meru as a symbol of akasa and pertiwi / purusa - pradhana (mother and father), the joining strength as a terrifying force, which is the source of all that exists on Earth, so that the foundation place of worship of the ancestors or Pitara.Meru has a terraced roof like a mountain, usually using material from fibers, with a roof levels 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. In the beginning Meru introduced by MPUKuturan with levels 1-3, and growing up overlapping 11 arrival Dang HyangNirartha in the 14th century. in a celestial Meru is located on the main page (Jeroan). Meru overlap SOLAS (roofed 11) is a symbol of the sacred letters "sa, ba, ta, a, i, na, ma, si, wa, O + om kara" as a symbol of EkaDasa Gods, and the only Meru is even bertumpang 2 with the symbol of the sacred letters "i and yes" that as a symbol of purusa and pradana (mother and father).

Ornaments on Meru similar to other temples sacred buildings laden with kekarangan and pepatraan that shows human harmony
with that symbolizes the natural flora and fauna. At the end of the Meru pyramid roof that are classified to the head, commonly found ornaments called murdha as murdhabantala in Meru in Besakih. In the body of Meru, especially at the top of the door gedong, there is usually a coral sae ornaments. Leaves the door usually wear patterned carvings olandapatra. Furthermore, in the joints or placematsaka (column) wearing a lion as contained in MeruBesakih, or some are wearing regular joints such as those in Meru in PuraBatur.

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Meru Pura Besakih

Meru Pura Batur

Meru Pura Lempuyang

CHEF'S COLLABORATION LUNCH | UBUD

COLLABORATION 6 FAMOUS CHEF IN CHEF'S COLLABORATION LUNCH EVENTS 

6 collaboration chef

Restaurant CasCades located at Viceroy Bali Ubud now host the Chef's Collaboration Lunch held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 last. Six renowned chefs from six different restaurant and respected serves lunch dish-style restaurant with pemandanga canyon they Ubud area. Lunch Chef's Collaboration is not just a means to cook lunch, but also contributed for disabled children in around Ubud. 

Six renowned chef is Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah of Locavore, Fernando Corella of Mozaic Ubud, Made Lugra of Ayung Resort, Mandif Warokka of Blanco par Mandif, and Will Goldfarbwith of Room 4 Dessert. 

The whole menu is served a typical menu mainstay that can be found in each of their restaurant. Amuse Bouche-made canape and Nic Vanderbeeken be an appetizer in Ubud Chefs' Collaboration Lunch. Three kinds of canapé, Vitello Rolls Mackerel, Tuna Tartare above Sticky rice crackers and Parmesan Sphere with Avocado Veloute, accompany the guests before the start of lunch. Then proceed with the Amuse Bouche menu in the form of bone marrow with events cucumber, croutons and smoked and tuna wasabi mayonnaise. While the chef of Locavore.Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah by presenting Tiger Prawns and Smoked Lemon Balm Leaves with A Bisque Crustaces Vinaigrette. Fernando Corella Boston presents Poached Lobster with Radish Watermelon Puree and chargrilled and topped off with dessert in the form of Balinese Lime Meringue with Coconut Palm Sugar Candy and the result of collaboration Nic Vanderbeeken and Will Goldfarbwith, for lunch the next session . 

Made Lugra of Ayung Resort presents a menu mainstay, namely Seared Foie Gras with Cherry Pomegranate Reduction, Apple, Brioche Crumble, Cabbage Truffle and Mango Chutney. Followed by Soya Glazed Lamb Rack with Jack Fruit, Burnt Leeks and Yellow Curry. Collaboration chef Ubud in the afternoon to early evening was topped off with a dessert mainstay of Room 4 Dessert, namely Local Cacao Mangosteen Mousse with Sorbet and Campari.Chef's. Lunch Collaboration ceremony was closed with the funds already collected of Rp 30 million to the Butterfly Foundation as a donation for children with disabilities in around Ubud.