FUN IN WETERBOM PARK BALI

FUN IN WATERBOM PARK BALI

General Information

Set amongst 3.8 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens, you can feel strong Balinese atmosphere. It is unique combination of traditional elements with sophisticated technology used in the operation side of the park, like the advanced salt chlorinating technique that is soft in skin and earth.

Attractions

Waterbom Bali is home to 15 world class water slides from the fastest Smashdown a 25m, 4 sec, 70km/h ride-to the slowest and relaxing Lazy River. In between, there are also Raft River, Macaroni Tube and Race Track. Nothing can beat Boogie Ride and Jungle Ride for head to head race or getting dizzy in tandem ride. For children under 12 go to Bombastic Aquatic Playground and Kiddy Park to keep up the little one busy for hours with interactive features suah as splash pool, two waterslides, crawling tunnels and cargo nets, a swinging foot brigde, waterfalls and water cannons.

Facilities :

Other facilities including international food court, Pump House Cafe, Wet Cafe & Bar, land and water sport, gazebo, merchandise shop, digital photography service, climbing wall, Eurobungy Trampoline, Soul Asylum Reflexiology and The Dome.

Group Bookings,

Functions and Other EventsWaterbom is able to provide one-stop service for your next event:Waterbom's event team will personally tailor an event that meets all your requirements. Available for groups from 15 to 2,000 people, Private reserved area, Catering, games, theme parties and group photos. The park is available for exclusive rentals, Several venues to choose from Spacious parking facilities .Available for team building, company outings, wedding and other functions. http://www.waterbom.com/

BALI SAFARI AND MARINE PARK

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 TAMAN GILI

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.

This place also owns Taman Gili, a building floating or sees like floating because it is intentionally founded in the middle of a fish pond. The decorative painting at the roof of Kertha Gosa building is painted with the story motif. The painting is started from Panil at eastside with the plot rotate according to Pradaksina direction and finish at Panil north side. Kertha Gosa is founded in 18 century with unique building like the plafond come from asbestos which is dotted with the famous style of Kamasan painting in the year 1930. During Dutch colonization (1908-1942), Kertha Gosa remains to be wearied as a justice place for lawbreaker, especially criminal. Along with colonial governance, the punish system in Indonesia has changed from system of death duties Majapahit (traditional) become the continental punish system which is brought by Dutch. The evacuation system is non aim to as retaliation, but improve the perpetrator so that acceptable to its society. The painting decorating on the conference hall's plafond is aim to awake all trespassers in order not to repeat the badness. Other building is called Bale Kambang and this building looked to be impressing float on the fishpond water. There is a museum which is called Semarajaya located on the right external of Kori Agung yard. This Museum is set in a building which is ex- Dutch High School and its physical form is solidarity from Dutch style era architecture with the Balinese traditional architecture. In this museum we can see the ancient object, history object inclusive photos of documentation from Klungkung King Family and clan.

1st ASIAN BEACH GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY

CLOSING CEREMONY CELEBRATION MARK END TO HISTORIC GAMES

SANUR, Bali, Indonesia – The 1st Asian Beach Games conclude in Bali, Indonesia, on Sunday, 26 October 2008, with a closing celebration meant to “Inspire the World” one last time. The Closing Ceremony will be held at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a monumental cultural park in Nusa Dua, beginning at 20:00 pm.Highlights of the Ceremony include a collborative presentation of Indonesian traditional dances and songs from the five major islands and Bali performed in contemporary traditional style by 150 dancers and musicians. Entertainers from Oman, the host of the next Asian Beach Games, will also peform in the Ceremony.Indonesian Vice President Muhammad Yusuf Kalla, one of several distinguished guests expected to attend, will address the audience on the success of the historic Games. Also scheduled to speak are Aburizal Bakrie, chairman of the Bali Asian Beach Games Organizing Committee (BABGOC), and H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).After the handover of the Asian Beach Games’ torch from Indonesia to Oman, which welcomes the Games to Muscat in 2010, the unforgettable nine days of beachside competition in Bali will officially come to an end with the extinguishing of the flame. http://www.bali2008.com/

FAREWELL BALI 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008

FARWELL BALI WELCOME MUSCAT

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.

The athletes and officials have completed their tasks of performing at their very best to victory. The volunteers have returned, hopefully with big smile on their faces as they are another essential part of this Asian history and the world's heritage in sports. The spectators have also done cheering for their favorite teams. The journalists have performed all their duties of sounding the event all accross the country and beyond. Bali has returned to its previous days, full of new beginnings and expectations to explore.

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)

BABGOC RECEIVED OCA AWARD - 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES BALI 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/)

AUSTRALIAN INSTRUCTORS TRAINS RESCUE GUARD OF KUTA BEACH

AUSTRALIAN INSTRUCTORS TRAIN RESCUE GUARDS 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.

He further told that the three trainers which have already arrived are David Rosu, Loyle, and Monica. Training will take two weeks starting on October 15th. 82 beach rescue guards from larger and smaller hotels along Kuta beach and from other Indonesian provinces will participate in the training. Suparka also explained that instructors from Surf Life Surfing of Australia have conducted continuous training both upon invitation as well as on their holiday in Bali. In addition to training, Australian beach rescue force has also given assistance in supporting equipment for rescue operation to those swept away by tidal wave of Kuta beach. In addition to Australian instructors, a number of related instructors from Bali will also give away their skill and experience, which is very important for regeneration. Similar training attended by 110 participants has also been conducted last year, which in addition to those stationed in Badung and Denpasar areas, also those from other Indonesian provinces.

After attending the training participants are expected to be able to give better rescue operation to those having accident on the beach where they are stationed. Clustered into small groups the training will cover both theoretical backgroud as well as hands on practical sessions.Many of beach rescue guards are volunteers who have their own permanent job and come to join the force in their spare time especially during holidays when more tourists are spending their time on the beach. “There are many volunteers help beach rescue force especially on long holidays including when Bali was flooded with domestic tourists during the last Lebaran holiday”, said Suparka. source : http://www.villarentalbali.com/

INDONESIAN WOMEN'S DRAGON BOAT WON IN 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES

INDONESIAN WOMEN'S DRAGON BOAT TEAM WON GOLD - 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES BALI 2008

WEST SUWUNG (10/22/08) - On the final competition, Indonesian women’s dragon boat team won gold medal in 500 meter class. The 21-member team of Sarce Aronggaer and team raced in round 4. They finished first in 2 minutes 24.55 seconds.
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/)

PRINCIPLE CONCEPT OF BALINESE ARCHITECTURE

ASTA KOSALA-KOSALI IS THE BASICALLY PRINCIPLE CONCEPT FOR 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

HAVE YOU 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

BALINESE SPECIAL 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

WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK - THE GREEN HERITAGES OF WORLD

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

Park is a major commitment towards attempting to preserve the wildlife found on Bali. The forest in this area has been determined as " Nature Park" - later on known as Taman Perlindungan Alam Bali - based on the decision of " Raja-Raja di Bali" (Kings in Bali) dated 13th August 1917 noE-1/4/5. This regulation is intended to preserve the flora and fauna in this area.

BALINESE CALASSICAL PAINTINGS

PAINTINGS IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUSE BALINESE ART FORM

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

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.

BARONG AND RANGDA DANCE

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.

PRESIDENT ASKS FOR GUARANTEED SECURITY DURING 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES - BALI

President asks for guaranteed security during 1st Asian Beach Games - Bali

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked for guaranteed security during the Asian Beach Games taking place in Bali from October 18 to 26. The remark was made by People`s Welfare Coordinating Minister Aburizal Bakrie in a coordination meeting on the Asian Beach Games in Sanur, Bali, on Tuesday. "The president called for guaranteed security during the Asian Beach Games, as even the slightest disturbance would disrupt Indonesia`s image and reputation," Aburizal said.He also said security should not only be maintained in the venues, but the whole Bali as well."Not only the safety of the participants and spectators, but security of entire Bali too," he stressed.

Therefore, Bali police will deploy around 1969 of its personnel with the support of their Jakarta counterparts. The police will cover four areas, namely Kuta beach, Sanur, Seranan and Benoa peninsula. Bali police planned to deploy 139 personnel in Sanur, 180 in Benoa peninsula, 116 in Kuta and 72 in Serangan. Police will also maintain security at 35 hotels where the athletes and their officials are staying. sourch : antara news 08 oct 08 http://www.antaranews.co.id/

ASIAN BEACH GAMES - TAX FREE

TAX FREE FOR 1st ASIAN BEACH GAMES ADVERTISMENTS(Bali 16-28 Oct 2008)

Badung Regent Deputy, Sudikerta, who is also in the organizing committee of Bali Asian Beach Games expects the parties gaining benefits from the event such as hotels and tourism business to provide support to the Games.

The local authorities has also provide free tax service for any advertisement related to Asian Beach Games. "Asian Beach Games will promote Indonesia as Indonesia promotes Asian Beach Games. In the end, Bali will be the in the spot light, enhancing the tourism and economy for the locals," Sudikerta said.

Asian Beach Games will compete 19 sports disciplines and all the venues will be spread along Bali. Nine venues will be in Denpasar and other ten will be in Badung. Some of the venues are in famous tourism spots in Bali like Sanur beach, Mertasari beach, Serangan island, and Jimbaran.

source : http://www.bali2008.com/

ASIAN BEACH GAMES - TICKETS AND PRICING

KNOW YOUR 1st ASIAN BEACH GAMES (ABG) TICKETS AND PRICING ???

(Bali 16-28 Oct 2008)

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.

The admission on the tickets is on first-come first-serve basis. For those with children, they can bring their 2 – 12 year olds for half the ticket price. Source from : http://www.bali2008.com/

ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008 - VENUE

1st ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008 - SPORT VENUE

(Bali 16-28 Oct 2008)

Kuta Beach Cluster (CKB)
Body Building

Dragon Boat

RacingSurfing

Nusa Dua - Benoa Cluster (CNB)
Water Polo

Beach Kabaddi

Beach Basketball

Beach Wrestling

Beach Pencak Silat

Jetski Sport

Paragliding

Woodball

Sanur Beach Cluster (CSB)
Beach Volleyball

Beach Sepaktakraw

Beach Handball

Beach Soccer

Marathon Swimming

Triathlon

Serangan Island Cluster (CSI)
Sailing

Windsurfing

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ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER -THE LEADING CITY HOTEL WITH THE STARS

ASTON DENPASAR HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER - THE LEADING CITY HOTEL WITH THE STARS......

ASTON Denpasar Hotel and Convention Center is a delightful hotel and convention centre offering some of the very best meeting facilities in Bali along with the ease and comfort of studio,one and two bedroom apartments for the price of a hotel room. Ideally located in the very heart of thriving Denpasar just 30 minutes drive from the International airport and close to the islands main business area and central government offices. The Aston Denpasar offers easy access to all thmain attractions in South Bali and surrounding areas.

Bagus, Ulfa & Yudi//////////////Mr. Aris & Dewi Persik

Wawan & Saiful Jamil//////////// FO Team & Rendy

Alison, Ulfa & Jay /////////////FO Team & "Cinta Laura"

1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES - BALI 2008

THE 1 st ASIAN BEACH GAMES 18-26 OCTOBER 2008

(Government’s Full Supports on ABG)

The government will support Asian Beach Games by providing full funding to cover the rest of the cost needed for completion. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had instructed the local government to give full support to this historical event in Indonesia as said by The Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare, Aburizal Bakrie during an interview in Jakarta. The Asian Beach Games is the first ever of its kind and will be the second largest after Asian Games IV in 1962 in Jakarta. The cost to organize Asian Beach Games 2008 reaches Rp2OO billion and the president will inspect directly al the preparation in Bali on October 10th or 11th. Aburizal further adedd that the president has instructed related ministries and regencies in Bali to provide the support needed for the Games, including the security and services for all head of states coming to Bali during the event. More detail please visit : http://www.bali2008.com/