Kamis, 30 Oktober 2008
FUN IN WETERBOM PARK BALI
BALI SAFARI AND MARINE PARK
Holiday adventures should be fun, which “Bali Safari and Marine Park” provides in full measure, as well as it’s more profound and enduring mission of conservation.Taman Safari Indonesia is an institution oriented to building tourist attractions that are attractive to visitors, environmentally friendly and that help spread the conservation message. They are the Government appointed Indonesian Centre for the Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife and operate the Sumatran Tiger Rescue Team that relocates them when they come into conflict with humans.
By visiting Bali Safari and Marine Park, or their huge complexesnear Jakarta and Surabaya, visitors contribute to the conservation work asa percentage of the profit goes to helping Taman Safari Indonesia continue its work in rescuing Indonesia’s endangered wild elephants, orangutans, tigers, and unique birds like the Bali myna. http://www.balisafarimarinepark.com/
KERTHA GOSA
Kertha Gosa is a tourism place which is a lot of visited by tourists in Bali located in Klungkung Town , east part of Bali. The building existence in the middle of lotus pond which is looking like adrift and own the high history value to Klungkung empire, where this building more knowledgeable by the name of Taman Gili. It is used for the meeting hall for all kings in the era of Klungkung Empire. The building with the Balinese style is precisely standing up in the middle of lotus pond and the building itself is designed open air and sustained with the graven wood prop of Bali. The ceiling of this Taman Gili Building is full decorated by the dressy puppets painting of Kamasan style narrating the human life in this earth and eternity. This building is also as eyewitness of Klungkung empire life, until governmentally resistance of Dutch colonial.
Selasa, 28 Oktober 2008
1st ASIAN BEACH GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY
FAREWELL BALI 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008
DENPASAR (10/27/08) - Asia and the globe have witnessed another history in the world of sports. Asian Beach Games 2008, the first of its kind, was successfully held in Bali, one of the greatest places on earth. The games was closed last night with another spectacular display of Bali with its one of a kind and harmonious beauty, culture and nature.
Two years from now, we will witness another Asian Beach Games. We will witness all the spirit and battle to be the best by defeating the best. We will witness all the joy, festive, cheers, struggle, laughter, even tears as Asia gathers once more in tight yet friendly competitions. We will witness Asian Beach Games II Muscat, Oman.
The Bali Asian Beach Games 2008 has ended, but hopefully, the memory stays here to always inspire the world. (bali2008.com)
Senin, 27 Oktober 2008
BABGOC RECEIVED OCA AWARD - 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES BALI 2008
SANUR (10/22/08) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) presented the Award of Merit to Rita Subowo, BABGOC Director General, and Aburizal Bakrie, BABGOC Chairman, during the 27th OCA General Assembly at the Westin Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali Tuesday, 21 October 2008.The award is for Indonesia's great achievement in organizing the 1st Asian Beach Games. OCA especially praised the highly entertaining and energetic opening ceremony on 18 October. Indonesia's success, according to Rita, is expected to inspire the world to host the next games; Muscat (Oman) 2010, then Hayang City (China) 2012, Boracay (Philipines) 2014 and Phuket (Thailand) 2016.In honor of the achievement, the executive board meeting of OCA decided that the flame for the games torch will always be taken from Mrapen, Central Java. The torch will then be relayed from Java to Bali and then to the host country. “The forum agreed and the decision was made during the General Assembly,” Rita said.Also scheduled on the agenda are presentations by delegations from the four candidate cities to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games: Chicago, Madrid, Rio, Tokyo. Followed by the presentation of the London Organizing Committee of Olympic Games and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games.Officials at the meeting included OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, IOC President Jacques Rogge, IOC members around the world and representatives from sports federations of the 45 countries of the OCA. (http://www.bali2008.com/)
Minggu, 26 Oktober 2008
AUSTRALIAN INSTRUCTORS TRAINS RESCUE GUARD OF KUTA BEACH
(October 9th, 2008)
Beach rescue force of Badung Regency invites five Australian instructors to improve skill of beach rescue guards of Kuta Beach. “Three professional instructors from Surf Life Surfing have arrived and another two is expected to come a bit later to share their skill and experience in beach safety”, said the coordinator of beach rescue force of Badung Regency, I Made Suparka.
Rabu, 22 Oktober 2008
INDONESIAN WOMEN'S DRAGON BOAT WON IN 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES
Silver medal went to China with time record of 2 minutes 28.13 seconds and Bronze won by Thailand (2:32,60).With that result, Indonesia has earned three gold medals and one silver medal in dragon boating. Indonesian dragon-boat team coach, Muhammad Suryadi, said that the women’s team victory in 500 meter class had been predicted before.
"Our women’s team targeted to win gold in 1.000 meter and 500 meter class. While in 250 meter class the chance is fifty-fifty," he said. According to Suryadi, Indonesian dragon boat women’s team is cored by Canoe and Kayak gold medalists in SEA Games and The National Games.
"Our women’s team is strong and experienced. So, there is no problem when they are in a team," he said. Meanwhile, former Navy Chief of Staff Ahmad Sutjipto stated that the success of Indonesian boat team made him proud. He indicated that both men's and women's dragon boat teams would be nurtured even more.
"They would be in continuous trainings for the next Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou, China," he said. Sutjipto is optimistic that with hard trainings they would be able to win more gold medals in the next Asian Games. (http://www.bali2008.com/)
Minggu, 19 Oktober 2008
PRINCIPLE CONCEPT OF BALINESE ARCHITECTURE
The Balinese people believe that all their daily life active is connecting to the Yadnya and all the religious ceremonial which is implementation their sacrifice or Bakthi to the god Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (the balinese Hindu god), they belive if they don’t do the ceremonial so they will take the karma pahala. Karma phala is result that what we have done in the pass goodness and badness, basically the Hindu concept is commences to its follower to make good behavior respect, help and loving each other, (well I thing all the religious in the world has good purpose) which base on Trikaya Parisuda which consist of manacika good thinking, wacika good speaking, kayika good behavior this all concept are implementation in symbol in daily Balinese activity.
Asta Kosala-Kosali is basically principle role for Balinese people to build house, commonly before build the there are some ritual that done in the land where the house will build it this ritual called ngeruak dan continue to mecaru the ritual clean the area from negative element. Asta Kosala-Kosali basically is a symbol from the god which the building facing each in parallelogram (Catur Loka Pahala/ Asta Dala) which implementation from the symbol Lingga-Yoni, Purusa-Perdana, Yin-Yan, positif-negatif male dan female. The construction of the Asta Kosala-Kosali house basically connected to the relationship to Bhuana Alit and Buana Agung which followed the instruction to the Hindu philosophies.
The Balinese architecture which base on the The Asta Kosala-Kosali is consists of some building in one area. The Madya Mandala consist of Bale dangin this building are located on the east side facing with Bale Dauh which the position are located in the west side and in the nourth side is Bale Sekutus Bandung or Bale Gedong facing to the Bale Delod or Bale merainan. The merajan or the Utamaning Mandala (the pure place for prying for the ancestors) is located on north east of all the building and the kitchen located in northwest adjacent with the Kelumpu (rice barn) and the entrance located in northwest facing to the north side. According to the Asta Kosala-Kosali the concept of traditional Balinese house divede into three part Tri Mandala which consist of utama mandala (place for building tample) Madya Mandala (place fro build home stay) and Nista Mandala place for garden or pet) commonly in Bali thre are one house own bay one family which consist of a father, a mother and some daughter, soon with some grandchildren.
Source: http://www.pambali.com/
WEDDING IN BALI
Perhaps not one of the first destinations you would think of for your wedding, but one that is well worth considering once you see all it has to offer, is Bali.This is an island that is a mix of magic and mystery, the perfect location for such a special and momentous occasion.
Surrounded by stunning tropical scenery and a beautiful friendly nature, whether you are looking to have a simple wedding celebration or one that is much larger and more elaborate, you can have it just the way you want here.There are plenty of luxury hotel wedding venues to choose from, including the St. Regis Bali Wedding Chapel, Tirta Uluwatu Chapel, Maya Ubud Resort, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and The Ritz Carlton, just to name a few.
There are so many different breathtaking spots that you could choose to have your event at, and so many fun and wonderful activities to take part in over the course of your stay.
Watersports are very popular in Bali, the most challenging of Bali's famous surfing sports located near Ulu Watu and along Bali's West coast North of Canggu.
From spa and beauty treatments, game fishing, and scuba diving, to day and dinner cruises, submarine safaris, and golf...really, what more could you ask for?
You can have the wedding of a lifetime, the wedding you always dreamed of, in Bali. Whether you are just getting married or want to renew your vows, this is a destination that you will not regret choosing to celebrate in.
BALINESE FULL MOON DAY
This month full moon will be special in bali, because this full moon called purnama kapat is a special day, the purnama kapat (full moon at sasih kapat) is the day when rainy season is begin, and for human this sasih kapat is the best month for married.
This moth full moon was at 14 october 2008, the best time to visit besakih temple, batur temple at kintamani and anothers temples arround Bali, there will be a caremony called piodalan and
at this time there will be many balinese come there to pray.
WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK THE GREEN HERITAGES OF WOLRD
The area of Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park) situated at the Edge of north Bali Island is the stretch of green ground along the 150 km road that link Gilimanuk and Denpasar or Gilimanuk and Singaraja. It is located between district of Gerokgak in Buleleng regency and district of Melaya in Jembrana regency. It is reachable from Gilimanuk as the main entrance to West Bali, and from Denpasar. This 77,000-hectare park was established in 1941.Lush forests still grow on Bali's southern and western slopes. West Bali National Park (covers 50,000 hectare on the western tip of the island. It also includes another 7,000 hectares of coral reef and coastal water. Considering in the small size of the island as a whole, the National
BALINESE CALASSICAL PAINTINGS
Before foreign painters came to Bali in the 1920 and 1930s, paintings were rigidly one dimensional, but western influence brought a flowering of representational art, often of typical village scenes, flowers or animal.
Examples of both classical mostly calendars and of the Penestanan and Pengosekan representational style are found in many shops that offer painting. There are many art studios around Ubud and in the villages of Batuan, Bedulu, Kamasan and Kerambitan, there is such an explosion of interest in Balinese art that visitors may find it difficult to find work of true quality.
If you are just looking something charming to remind you of your visit to Bali, you’ll find it in one of the hundred of tourist shops which sell paintings. However if you want to find work of real talent, then the up market galleries found in Ubud and in the shopping malls attached to 5 star hotels would be a good place to start.
Galleries include the Tama Gallery, the Komaneka Gallery on Jalan Monkey Forest in central Ubud, and Agung Rai Gallery in Ubud suburb of Peliatan.
THE POWER OF BALINESE CLASSICAL DANCES
LEGONG DANCE
A beautiful and graceful dance by very young girl. Its involves two girl dancing in mirror image of each other. Costume are very rich, and the dance contains very subtle eye, hand foot movement. The Legong is often performed in restaurant and hotels. But the most famous performances are those by The Peliatan group of Ubud Bali.
TOPENG (MASK) DANCE
The Mask Dance. The most common form is Topeng Tua (Old Mask), where solo performer dons the mask of very old man, and through his physical movement portrays the thoughts, emotions and feeling of the character.
In order variants, a troupe may portray a number of different characters. Because of the technical demands of the dance the performers can not use facial expression to convey wide variety of meanings and must use their bodies, the Topeng Dances are not commonly held for tourist, but are performed as part of other cultural events such as the Bali Arts Festival and other special occasions.
This dance still held in the streets of traditional Balinese communities as well as in tourist venues where it may be known as the Kris Dance. Essentially it is a tale of good triumphing over evil. The Barong, which is a humorous and mischievous kind of lion, does battle with the wicked witch Rangda.
The most visual arresting part of the dance is when the Barongs supporters, a group of young men wielding traditional Balinese daggers, fall into trance and stab themselves without apparent injury. In traditional performances of the Barong, the trances are deep and real, and at the end, a priest bring the dancers out of their trance with holy water.
Kamis, 09 Oktober 2008
PRESIDENT ASKS FOR GUARANTEED SECURITY DURING 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES - BALI
ASIAN BEACH GAMES - TAX FREE
ASIAN BEACH GAMES - TICKETS AND PRICING
As the Asian Beach Games closes, the information on tickets and pricing is essential. Here is some information for you about the tickets and pricing on Asian Beach Games. There are two types of tickets that you can purchase.
The first is the DAY PASS. With this ticket, you can gain access to all sports on 1 day without access to The Opening & Closing Ceremony. You can have this ticket for Rp 20,000,- per ticket.
The second is GAMES PASS. This ticket allows you to gain access to all sports over 9 day period, still without the access to The Opening and Closing Ceremony with only Rp 50,000,- per ticket.
ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008 - VENUE
Body Building
Water Polo
Beach Volleyball
Sailing
Kamis, 02 Oktober 2008
ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER -THE LEADING CITY HOTEL WITH THE STARS
Bagus, Ulfa & Yudi//////////////Mr. Aris & Dewi Persik
Wawan & Saiful Jamil//////////// FO Team & Rendy
Alison, Ulfa & Jay /////////////FO Team & "Cinta Laura"