Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Kuta Bali

Kuta Beach is a tourist place situated in the south of Denpasar, Badung regency precisely in the provinces of Bali, Indonesia. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay in Bali as a tourist attraction since the '70s. Kuta Beach is often referred to as a sunset beach.

For foreign tourists and domestic tourists, enjoying the sunset on the island of Bali is not complete if you did not see the sunset at Kuta Beach. In addition to the sunset panorama, overlooking Kuta Beach is also quite impressive, which is curved crescent-shaped shoreline with white sand along the + 2 km.

Previous beach of Kuta and surrounding areas such as Legian and Seminyak beach has a black history, also known as a dumping ground for lepers and inhabited by adherents of black magic.

After Hugh Mahbett published his book with the title: "Praise to Kuta" contained This is an invitation for local communities to prepare to support the development of tourist facilities, so that tourists visiting Kuta Beach began to rise. Through this book, the discourse about the construction of tourism facilities increasingly prevalent, so that the construction of lodging, restaurants and entertainment venues increase.

As the most popular beach in Bali, with wide beaches, clean white sand is the main attraction for tourists, so there is a saying, Come to Bali without visiting Kuta is not yet complete.

When the night has crept, the atmosphere is more festive atmosphere beach with night life change (night life), which are concentrated in a number of places of entertainment. Another attraction, Kuta Beach has waves that big a challenge for tourists to do the surfing sports. This place is often a national surfing competitions and world level. However, Kuta Beach is also suitable for beginners just learning to surf.

As a tourist destination center in Bali, Kuta Beach has various support facilities, one of which is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach provides the special places that rent equipment and guides. On the beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom and other games. Also, along the Kuta Beach there are many cafes, bars, pubs, discos, live music and events that are always inhabited by many tourists to spend time or just add to the entertainment at night.

Taman Mumbul (Mumbul Park)

From Sangeh Monkey Forest to the southeast with a distance of ± 1 km can be found a fairly large pond named Taman Mumbul (Mumbul Park) with water discharge ± 222 liters / sec and a source of water to irrigate rice fields  and also the source of  water  for surrounding residents.
Taman Mumbul is a sacred place to be used as a procession Melasti ceremony for Sangeh Village. This place has two temple, which is Taman Mumbul Temple located in the north and Ulun Mumbul Temple,located in the south of  the pond.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sangeh Monkey Forest

Every person who ever been to Bali can certainly never visited and know Sangeh, but did you know Sangeh is a remnant of lowland forest in Bali!

Sangeh located in the village Sangeh Badung with ± 25 km from Denpasar City. The original status of Sangeh is Nature Monument and from the 16th of February 1993 turned into a Nature Park with a total area of 13,969 ha. Located at an altitude of 100-150 Meter above sea level.

Inside the forest There is also a temple called Pura Bukit Sari. Various types of plants found in this region, among others, Nutmeg (Difterocarpus trinervis) with high densities. Apart from the above species there are 54 other types include: Amplas (Tetracera scadens), Pule (Alstonia scholaris), Buni (Antidesma bunius), Yellow Cempaka (Michelia camphaka), Kepohpoh (Buchanania arborescens), etc..

Based on the inventory of 1993 there are 22 kinds of wildlife here. Creatures of the most dominant and form the hallmark of this region is Gray Monkeys (Macaca faciculari). Wildlife other are Alap-alap (Elanus hypoleucu), Eagle (Halioaster Indus), Owl (Typte alba javanica), Terocok (Gouvier ahalis), Weasel (Paradorurus hermaproditus), Wild Cat (Felis bengalensis), Sendanglawe (Ciconia episcepus) etc. .

Here also are available in public facilities such as: walkways, toilets, parking, guardhouse, gates, photo services and tourism guides. In addition there are places selling souvenirs, food and information services. Near of Sangeh Monkey Forest exactly in the southeast with a distance of ± 1 km, can be found a fairly large pond named Taman Mumbul (Mumbul Park)

Reach the location to use private vehicles or public transportation from Denpasar to the majors Wangaya teminal evening down at the site, with a distance of 25 km and travel time ± 30 to 45 minutes.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Morning Prayer in Bali

The sun still rises in heaven far from the Land of the Gods, Bali, Indonesia. At daybreak, the women of Bali by obediently doing the morning ritual that has become a tradition since centuries ago.
For outsiders, it is a simple routine
offerings and prepare food in the morning, but in the tradition of Bali, offering “ngejot” is something more than that.

A Balinese woman and then will prepare himself for the ritual – he should be wearing a tank top, traditional Balinese sarongs, which are used by santeng and linked around the waist at the beginning of ceremony. Prayer offerings are placed at various places in the kitchen and locations around the house as an offering to God, a way to thank you already maintain a harmonious relationship.
The ceremony that gives us insight into the local culture of Bali, a place rich with religious mysticism, and magic can happen. Balinese people believe that “ngejot” can make the kitchen into a shelter, and help to expel negative energy or attack from the world of evil spirits.

Penjor Galungan

People in Bali are already familiar with Penjor. Society recognizes two types of Penjor, among others Penjor Sacred and Penjor decoration. Sacred Penjor is part of religious ceremonies, such as Galungan ceremony, ceremonies at temples. While Penjor decoration is usually used when the race village, Bali Art Festival and other.

Viewed in terms of shapes Penjor is a symbol of Earth with all the results, which gives life and salvation. Earth or land that is described as two dragon Naga Basuki and Naga Ananta Bhoga. Also, Penjor a symbol of the mountain, which provides safety and welfare. Using the decoration of various types of leaves such as pine needles, ferns etc. To use the fruits of rice, corn, coconut, cassava, banana and equipped with snacks, sugar cane and money.

Hindus in Bali are generally made Penjor the day before Galungan, who called Penampahan Galungan. Penjor installed or plugged right in front of the entrance courtyard.

Penjor Galungan is relegius Penjor nature, that have specific functions in religious ceremonies, and must be equipped with gear-equipment.

The purpose of the installation Penjor is as Hindus obligation to create a sense of devotion and gratitude presented to Ida Sanghyang Widi Wasa. Penjor also as a sign of prosperity thanks people that was delegated Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. High-arched bamboo is a picture of the highest mountain as a sacred place. Decoration consisting of coconut, banana, sugarcane, rice, snacks and fabric are the representatives of all the plants and food and clothing items are endowed by Hyang Widhi Wasa.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Bali, the Island of Gods

Bali is the name of a province in Indonesia and also the name of the island that became part of the country. Bali Province is also composed of small islands around it, including the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, Menjangan Island and also Serangan Island.

The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world famous Bali as a tourist destination with a unique variety of art-culture.

Bali, known as island of the gods, is one of the paradise that still exist on earth. With beautiful and varied scenery, from the hills, high cliffs to the beach with gorgeous white sand. So no wonder why the 3 million tourists each year visit the island this small surge.

The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Places Ubud Other important as the art center is located in Gianyar regency, while Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are some places that a tourist destination, both tourist and beach resorts.

 
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