Sanur Village Festival 2015 "Dasa Warsa"

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ABOUT SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Sanur Village Festival (SVF) is a community event founded by Sanur Development Foundation (YPS) which is a combination of several large-scale activities involving food festival, creative economy exhibition, various contests and competitions, art and cultural attractions, music as well as various types of environmentally-friendly activities.
The word Village Get a privileged place where we will not release shades rural a condensed in the sanur among global era and development of modern culture.
Aiming

• Re-brand Sanur as one of the oldest tourist destination in Bali
• Become the creative media in re-positioning the destination after the Bali Bombing both 1&2
• Improving the economic in Sanur based on the tourism creative economics
• Providing space to youth in exploring their creativities on culture, arts, musics and others
• Alternative tourist attraction during their stay in Bali.
• Re-positioning Sanur on the world tourism calendar of event.

Logo
SVF Logo is representative of the various elements that make the Sanur area becomes a very unique, including:

• Traditional boat Jukung that is not exist in other places, where the Sanur Village Festival is expected to be a media to maintain and develop cultural and tourism-based economy.
• Screen is representing the most popular water sport in Sanur, the wind surfing, and are hoping that Sanur Village Festival can be used as a tool to determine the direction of the Tourism Development.

A fun and cultural event
The words ‘a fun and cultural event’ is one of the logo’s component that describe the event is fun and based on a culture
As well as the existence of a typical festival, which aims to create a festive atmosphere with a variety of activities-rah rah party, but remains entrenched in the culture of Bali Sanur and in particular.
Tagline : “The New Spirit of Heritage
The tagline ‘The New Spirit of Heritage’ is expecting to give the soul of this event.
As known Sanur cultural and historical heritage having very unique and as old civilization in Bali even indonesia. For that we should keep honor and keep that which is inherited our fathers still everlastingly.
On the other side of the young generation challenged to give new vigor tweaks creativity and modern development could follow from the far left to keep the existence of an inheritance.

2015 Themed

“Dasa Warsa”
Nine years since it was first launched, Sanur Village Festival is a success as an independent tourism promotion effort that preserves and improves Sanur community ecology, economy, social cultural and creativity.
This success is generated by the support and close cooperation between three parties that have worked closely together during the decade of festival, Sanur’s community, government, and the private sector.
A decade of celebrations, the theme Dasa Warsa reflects how the festival has always been an icon people look forward to every yearThe 10 anniversary will be bigger and more festive with new and old programs loved by all the visitors.
Aside from the celebrations, One Decade of Sanur Village Festival should be a momentum to strengthen efforts in environment preservation, since many tourism activities tend to neglect ideals and philosophy practices by the Sanur community.
The first festival held back in 2006, which was a respond to the slowing of tourism post second Bali bombing (2005), still struggling from the first incident back in 2002. The following year, SVF II (2007) was launched with the theme “The New Spirit of Heritage” to give new spirit to the cultural ancestral heritage that preserved the coastal areas, environment and art creativity, and sustainable economy.
Afterwards the festival set themes in line with real development issues during the 9 years. Dasa Warsa is hoped to be Sanur starting point for expanding opportunities and facing future challenges. This destination competitiveness with its resources will encounter ASEAN economic society that demands consequence and high competency levels.
Sanur Village Festival among them will have cleaning the beach, reforestation, baby turtle release, surfing competition, fun run, jukung competition, food festival, fruit and ice carving, cultural parade, international kite festival, fishing tournament, body painting, photo competition, golf tournament, and musical performances. SME Bazaar and other creative products will be displayed during the Sanur Kreatif Expo.

The Venue

• 2006 – 2008 : Cottage Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur
• 2009 : Pantai Mertasari
• 2010 : Cottage Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur
• 2011 : Pantai MataharI Terbit
• 2012 – 2015 : Maisonnette Area Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur

Main Programs

• Environment Activities
  • Beach clean up
  • Coral plantation
  • Tukik release
  • Extinction plantation
• Festival Exhibition
  • Sanur Kreatif Expo
  • Cultural, Music and Art performances
  • Horticuloture
• Cullinary
  • Food Festival
  • Food Heritage
• Painting
  • Painting on the spot
  • Body Painting
  • SPRITES
• Photography
  • Photo Exhibition
  • Photo Competition
• Fun & Sport activities
  • International Sanur Kite Festival
  • Fun Games
  • Fun Run
  • Sanur Golf Tournament
  • Jukung Race
  • Fishing Tournament
  • Kids Zone
  • Village Cycling Tour
  
  

   Doc : http://www.sanurvillagefestival.com/about-sanur-village-festival/

  
  
  
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Celebrating Galungan & Kuningan Days

 

Galungan is the most important feast for Balinese Hindus, a celebration to honor the creator of the universe (Ida Sang Hyang Widi) and the spirits of the honored ancestors.

The festival symbolizes the victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma), and encourages the Balinese to show their gratitude to the creator and sainted ancestors.

Offerings to the Ancestors

Galungan occurs once in the 210-day cycle of the Balinese calendar, and marks the time of the year when the spirits of the ancestors are believed to visit the earth.

Balinese Hindus perform rituals that are meant to welcome and entertain these returning spirits.

The house compounds that make up the nucleus of Balinese society come alive with devotions offered by the families living within. Families offer bountiful sacrifices of food and flowers to the ancestral spirits, expressing gratitude and hopes for protection. These sacrifices are also offered at local temples, which are packed with devotees bringing their offerings.

The whole island sprouts tall bamboo poles called "penjor" - these are usually decorated with fruit, coconut leaves, and flowers, and set up on the right of every residence entrance. At each gate, you'll also find small bamboo altars set up especially for the holiday, each one bearing woven palm-leaf offerings for the spirits. 

Intensive Preparations

The preparations for Galungan begin several days before the actual feast day.

Three days before Galungan - "Penyekeban" - families begin their preparations for Galungan.

"Penyekeban" literally means "the day to cover up ", as this is the day when green bananas are covered up in huge clay pots to speed their ripening.

Two days before Galungan - "Penyajahan" - marks a time of introspection for Balinese, and more prosaically, a time to make the Balinese cakes known as jaja. These colored cakes made of fried rice dough are used in offerings and are also eaten specially on Galungan. This time of the year finds a glut of jaja in every village market.

A day before Galungan - "Penampahan", or slaughter day - Balinese slaughter the sacrificial animals that will go into the temple or altar offerings. Galungan is marked by the sudden surplus of traditional Balinese food, like lawar (a spicy pork and coconut sauce dish) and satay.

On Galungan day itself, Balinese devotees pray at the temples and make their offerings to the spirits. Women are seen carrying the offerings on their heads, while men bring palm fronds.

The day after Galungan, Balinese visit their kinfolk and closest friends.

The tenth day after Galungan - "Kuningan" - marks the end of Galungan, and is believed to be the day when the spirits ascend back to heaven. On this day, Balinese make special offerings of yellow rice.

Ngelawang - Dance of the Barong

During Galungan, a ceremony known as Ngelawang is performed in the villages. Ngelawang is an exorcism ceremony performed by a "barong" - a divine protector in the form of a mythical beast.

The barong is invited into houses as he makes his way through the village. His presence is meant to restore the balance of good and evil in a house. The residents of the house will pray before the dancing barong, who will afterwards give a piece of his fur as a keepsake.

After the barong pays a visit, it is important to make an offering of a canang sari containing money.

A Treat for the Senses

While the actual festivities are open to Balinese only, tourists who visit Bali during this holiday get an eyeful of the local color.

It isn't every day you see richly-dressed women crossing the street to make food offerings to the local temple - and there's something festive about the penjor swaying in the wind everywhere you look!

During Galungan, some local restaurants ride the rising demand for Balinese food by offering specials on all sorts of native dishes. This is a great time to try Balinese food for the first time!

On the downside, many places will be closed for Galungan, as their devout Balinese employees will likely be going to their respective villages to celebrate.

As the Balinese calendar follows a 210-day cycle, Galungan happens twice a year roughly every six months. The holiday is calculated to occur on the following dates:

• May 21 - May 31, 2014
• December 17 - December 27, 2014
• July 15 - July 25, 2015
• February 10 - February 20, 2016
• September 7 - September 17, 2016
• April 5 - April 15, 2017
• November 1 - November 11, 2017
• May 30 - June 9, 2018
• December 26 - January 9, 2019
• July 22 - August 3, 2019
• February 19 - February 29, 2020
• September 16 - September 26, 2020
• April 14 - April 24, 2021

You might want to reserve a hotel in Bali early for these days, as holiday-goers from all over are making Galungan plans of their own!

By :  http://goseasia.about.com/od/eventsfestival1/a/galungan.htm 

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Ukiran Kayu Gianyar, Buah Tangan Eksklusif

 

Gianyar dikenal sebagai daerah penghasil kerajinan dengan nilai seni tinggi. Satu di antaranya adalah kerajinan ukiran kayu tradisional yang reputasinya telah tersebar hingga ke mancanegara. Ukiran kayu asal Gianyar dikenal karena rancangan yang khas, detail ukiran yang rapi, dan jenis bahan baku yang berkualitas tinggi. Tak heran jika harga jualnya pun dapat menembus belasan dan bahkan puluhan juta.

Kerajinan ukiran kayu asal Gianyar memang bukan souvenir sembarangan. Proses pembuatan sebuah patung berkisar antara 1-4 bulan, melalui beberapa tahapan. Lamanya proses pengerjaan ini bergantung pada besarnya patung atau pahatan yang dibuat, jenis kayu, dan banyaknya detail ukiran dalam patung atau ukiran yang dibuat. Selain itu, karena sentuhan dari setiap seniman pematung memiliki kekhasan tersendiri, lama pengerjaan pahatan atau patung dari tiap seniman amat bervariasi.

Untuk sebuah patung kuda kayu dengan tinggi sekitar 2 meter dari kayu suar (trembesi), dibutuhkan waktu pengerjaan hingga 3,5 bulan. Dari rentang waktu tersebut, proses pengerjaan terbagi dalam beberapa tahapan, yang dimulai dengan pembuatan pahatan kasar (bakalan). Tahap selanjutnya adalah pembuatan detail dengan pisau serta pahat kecil. Setelah kedua tahap tersebut selesai, terakhir adalah tahap penghalusan dengan amplas.

Harga jual dari kerajinan ukiran kayu Gianyar amat bervariasi, bergantung siapa seniman yang mengerjakannya, detail ukiran, dan jenis bahannya. Karya dari setiap seniman memiliki nilai ekonomi yang berbeda karena kekhasan masing-masing seniman sulit ditiru oleh seniman lainnya. Detail ornamen yang ada dalam tiap ukiran atau patung pun amat khas dan memiliki tingkat kerumitan tersendiri, sehingga mempengaruhi harga jualnya. Sementara, jenis bahan akan berpengaruh terhadap nilai setiap patung dalam jangka waktu yang panjang.

Jenis kayu yang paling umum digunakan para perajin di Gianyar adalah kayu suar (trembesi) yang berasal dari Jawa dan Kalimantan. Jenis kayu lain yang juga digunakan diantaranya meranti, waru, sonokeling, ebony, dan bonggol jati yang juga berasal dari luar Bali. Bahan kayu lokal dari Bali adalah kayu panggal buaya (Zanthoxyllum rhetsa) yang berwarna putih dan bentawas (Wrightia pubescens R.Br) yang berdiameter kecil tapi panjang serta keras. Sedangkan, kayu seperti albasia jarang digunakan karena teksturnya yang lunak dan mudah lapuk sehingga tidak baik sebagai investasi jangka panjang. (Doc. by Indonesia Kaya)

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Kompra Made Driver ( Made Sujana)

Hari Saraswati

Hari Raya Saraswati yaitu hari Pawedalan Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati, jatuh pada tiap-tiap hari Saniscara Umanis wuku Watugunung. Pada hari itu kita umat Hindu merayakan hari yang penting itu. Terutama para pamong dan siswa-siswa khususnya, serta pengabdi-pengabdi ilmu pengetahuan pada umumnya.

Dalam legenda digambarkan bahwa Saraswati adalah Dewi/ lstri Brahma. Saraswati adalah Dewi pelindung/ pelimpah pengetahuan, kesadaran (widya), dan sastra. Berkat anugerah dewi Saraswati, kita menjadi manusia yang beradab dan berkebudayaan.

Dewi Saraswati digambarkan sebagai seorang wanita cantik bertangan empat, biasanya tangan- tangan tersebut memegang Genitri (tasbih) dan Kropak (lontar). Yang lain memegang Wina (alat musik / rebab) dan sekuntum bunga teratai. Di dekatnya biasanya terdapat burung merak dan undan (swan), yaitu burung besar serupa angsa (goose), tetapi dapat terbang tinggi .

Upacara pada hari Saraswati, pustaka-pustaka, lontar-lontar, buku-buku dan alat-alat tulis menulis yang mengandung ajaran atau berguna untuk ajaran-ajaran agama, kesusilaan dan sebagainya, dibersihkan, dikumpulkan dan diatur pada suatu tempat, di pura, di pemerajan atau di dalam bilik untuk diupacarai

Widhi widhana (bebanten = sesajen) terdiri dari peras daksina, bebanten dan sesayut Saraswati, rayunan putih kuning serta canang-canang, pasepan, tepung tawar, bunga, sesangku (samba = gelas), air suci bersih dan bija (beras) kuning.

Pemujaan / permohonan Tirtha Saraswati dilakukan mempergunakan bahan-bahan: air, bija, menyan astanggi dan bunga. Ambil setangkai bunga, pujakan mantra: Om, puspa danta ya namah. Sesudahnya dimasukkan kedalam sangku. Ambil menyan astanggi, dengan mantram "Om, agnir, jyotir, Om, dupam samar payami". Kemudian masukkan ke dalam pedupaan (pasepan). Ambil beras kuning dengan mantram : "Om, kung kumara wijaya Om phat". Masukkan kedalam sesangku. Setangkai bunga dipegang, memusti dengan anggaranasika, dengan mantram:

Mantra Artinya Om, Saraswati namostu bhyam Warade kama rupini Siddha rastu karaksami Siddhi bhawantu sadam. Om, Dewi Saraswati yang mulia dan maha indah,cantik dan maha mulia. Semoga kami dilindungi dengan sesempurna-sempurnanya. Semoga kami selalu dilimpahi kekuatan. Om, Pranamya sarwa dewanca para matma nama wanca. rupa siddhi myaham. Om, kami selalu bersedia menerima restuMu ya para Dewa dan Hyang Widhi, yang mempunyai tangan kuat. Saraswati yang berbadan suci mulia. Om Padma patra wimalaksi padma kesala warni nityam nama Saraswat. Om, teratai yang tak ternoda, Padma yang indah bercahaya. Dewi yang selalu indah bercahaya, kami selalu menjungjungMu Saraswati.

Sesudahnya bunga itu dimasukkan kedalam sangku. Sekian mantram permohonan tirta Saraswati. Kalau dengan mantram itu belum mungkin, maka dengan bahasa sendiripun tirta itu dapat dimohon, terutama dengan tujuan mohon kekuatan dan kebijaksanaan, kemampuan intelek, intuisi dan lain-lainnya. Setangkai bunga diambil untuk memercikkan tirtha ke pustaka-pustaka dan banten-banten sebanyak 5 kali masing-masing dengan mantram: Om, Saraswati sweta warna ya namah. Om, Saraswati nila warna ya namah. Om, Saraswati pita warna ya namah. Om, Saraswati rakta warna ya namah. Om, Saraswati wisma warna ya namah. Kemudain dilakukan penghaturan (ngayaban) banten-banten kehadapan Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati Selanjutnya melakukan persembahyangan 3 kali ditujukan ke hadapan : Sang Hyang Widhi (dalam maniftestasinya sebagai Çiwa Raditya). Sang Hyang Widhi (dalam manifestasinya sebagai Tri Purusa) Dewi Saraswati.

Ucapkan mantra berikut:

Mantramnya Artinya Om, adityo sya parajyote rakte tejo namastute sweta pangkaja madyaste Baskara ya namo namah. Om, rang ring sah Parama Çiwa Dityo ya nama swaha. Om, Tuhan Hyang Surya maha bersinar-sinar merah yang utama. Putih Iaksana tunjung di tengah air, Çiwa Raditya yang mulia. Om, Tuhan yang pada awal, tengah dan akhir selalu dipuja. Om, Pancaksaram maha tirtham, Papakoti saha sranam Agadam bhawa sagare. Om, nama Çiwaya. Om, Pancaksara Iaksana tirtha yang suci. Jernih pelebur mala, beribu mala manusia olehnya. Hanyut olehnya ke laut lepas. Om, Saraswati namostu bhyam, Warade kama rupini, Siddha rastu karaksami, Siddhi bhawantume sadam. Om Saraswati yang mulia indah, cantik dan maha mulia, semoga kami dilindungi sesempurna-sempurnanya, semoga selalu kami dilimpahi kekuatan.

Sesudah sembahyang dilakukan metirtha dengan cara-cara dan mantram-mantram sebagai berikut :

Meketis 3 kali dengan mantram: Om, Budha maha pawitra ya namah. Om, Dharma maha tirtha ya namah. Om, Sanghyang maha toya ya namah. Minum 3 kali dengan mantram: Om, Brahma pawaka. Om, Wisnu mrtta. Om, Içwara Jnana. Meraup 3 kali dengan mantram : Om, Çiwa sampurna ya namah. Om, Çiwa paripurna ya namah. Om, Parama Çiwa suksma ya namah. Terakhir melabahan Saraswati yaitu makan surudan Saraswati sekedarnya, dengan tujuan memohan agar diresapi oleh wiguna Saraswati

Setelah Saraswati puja selesai, biasanya dilakukan mesarnbang semadhi, yaitu semadhi ditempat yang suci di malam hari atau melakukan pembacaan lontar-lontar semalam suntuk dengan tujuan menernukan pencerahan Ida Hyang Saraswati

Puja astawa yang disiapkan ialah : Sesayut yoga sidhi beralas taledan dan alasnya daun sokasi berupa nasi putih daging guling, itik, raka-raka sampian kernbang payasan. Sesayut ini dihaturkan di atas tempat tidur, dipersembahkan ke hadapan Ida Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati.

Keesokan harinya dilaksanakan Banyu Pinaruh, yakni asuci laksana dipagi buta berkeramas dengan air kumkuman. Ke hadapan Hyang Saraswati dihaturkan ajuman kuning dan tamba inum. Tamba inum ini terdiri dari air cendana, beras putih dan bawang lalu diminum, sesudahnya bersantap nasi kuning garam, telur, disertai dengan puja mantram: Om, Ang Çarira sampurna ya namah swaha. Semua ini mengandung maksud, mengambil air yang berkhasiat pengetahuan. Salam Made Kompra ( Made Sujana)

Pura Besakih The Biggest Mother Temple at Bali

Rising majestically on the western slopes of Mount Agung, and referred to as the Mother Temple of Hindu Bali, is Pura Besakih, or the Besakih temple, covering  a vast area that offers  breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding this beautiful and artistic temple complex.

Facing Mt. Agung’s highest peak, believed to be the abode of the gods, and located at an altitude of 900 meters, Pura Besakih is built in the village of Besakih, in the eastern part of Bali. The name Besakih comes from the word “Basuki”, derived from the word “Wasuki” which means Salvation in the classical Sanskrit language. Whereas, in the Samudramanthana mythology, the same name “Besuki” in fact refers to the Dragon-God “Naga Besukian”, who inhabited Gunung Agung, the main volcano in Bali.

This grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. The first recorded mention of its existence comes from an inscription dating back to 1007 AD. It is known that since the 15th century Besakih was regarded as the central temple of Hinduism in Bali.

 Pura Penataran Agung, or the “Great Temple of State” is the center of the temple complex and is is Bali’s main place of worship, a complex comprising twenty-two temples on six rising terraces set on parallel ridges.

 This complex expresses the essential belief of the Balinese known as Tri Hita Kirana, meaning that life on earth must be lived and kept in balance and harmony between man and God, man and society and his fellow human beings, and man and his natural environment.

During a full moon, Balinese and pilgrims throng to the temple. During the festival of Odalan, the temple is most elaborately decorated. Odalan is celebrated on every 210th day.

Away from the loud parties of Kuta Beach, leaving the thrilling waves of Uluwatu behind and the modern facilities of Nusa Dua, then traveling beyond enchanting  Ubud, a visit to Pura Besakih is truly a spiritual experience into the heart of Balinese religious and cultural life.

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Are you Coffee Lovers? you should try Luwak Coffee

If you are coffee lovers, you should try an exotic taste of Luwak Coffee. Named as the most expensive coffee in the world, Luwak coffee through a unique production process. The coffee is produced from the coffee beans that have been consumed by Luwak or chivet. The coffee beans would have to first pass through the digestive system and exits. The stomach acids and enzymatic action involved in this unique fermentation process produces the beans for the world’s rarest coffee beverage. The beans are collected, cleaned, roasted and ground just like any other coffee.

Although it through strange process, it has rich, heavy flavor with touch of caramel or chocolate. The body is full and smooth and with long, clean aftertaste. Plus, it has low acidity so it will not harm your stomach.
Now, everybody can enjoy this fine coffee. Many coffee plantations are open for tour. Savor your tasting experience with beautiful mountain view and friendly assistant who will give you broad information about luwak coffee.

Other kinds of coffees and teas are available such ginseng coffee,vanilla coffee, lemon tea, ginger tea, coconut tea, etc are served for free.
Want to bring some home? Luwak Coffee is available for sell. Buy Luwak Coffee for your loved ones or be generous host on your coffee break.

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Ini yang terdapat di Batubulan

Bagi pengunjung yang suka dengan kesenian, maka Bali banyak sekali tempat yang bisa dijadikan lokasi untuk memuaskan hasrat tersebut, salah satunya adalah Desa Batubulan. Desa Batubulan ini merupakan salah satu desa seni yang berada di Bali, dengan andalan utamanya di bidang ukiran patung batu. Desa Bulan ini berada di Kabupaten Gianyar.

 

Sesuai dengan namanya yakni “Batubulan”, di desa ini banyak terdapat art shop yang memajang berbagai kesenian patung batu seperti Patung Budha, Ganesha, Para Dewa, dsb, serta berbagai jenis patung yang bertipe modern. Kebanyakan bahan dasar pembuatan patung di Desa Batubulan tersebut hampir keseluruhannya berasal dari Bali, meskipun ada sebagiannya yang didatangkan dari luar daerah Bali.

Untuk menuju ke Desa Batubulan, maka pengunjung harus menyusuri jalan lumayan panjang dimana disisi-sisinya terdapat banyak sekali art shop yang memajang hasil lukisan berbahan dasar batu tersebut. Jalur tersebut sangat ramai karena merupakan jalur pariwisata yang menuju ke daerah Kintamani. Uniknya, hampir semua warga yang berada di Desa Batubulan memiliki keahlian sebagai pematung dan bermata pencaharian utama sebagai Penari Barong dan Penari Kecak. Patung-patung hasil kerajinan masyarakat Desa Batubulan tersebut selain dijual kepada masyarakat setempat yang berasal dari daerah lain, juga banyak yang diekspor.

Desa Batubulan selain terkenal sebagai daerah penghasil berbagai macam kerajinan patung yang berasal dari batu, juga terkenal sebagai tempat pementasan tarian Barong yang biasanya dipentaskan pagi hari sekitar pukul 09.30 dan tarian Kecak yang dipentaskan pada pukul 18.30 yang berlangsung selama satu jam setiap hari.

Selain seni pahat, Desa Batubulan juga terkenal dengan seni batik yang memiliki motif khas batik Bali. Mutu batik yang dihasilkannya pun sangat berkualitas baik dan sangat mengutamakan keinginan dan kepuasan konsumen sehingga hasil penjualannya pun sangat laku di pasaran. Batik Bali ini banyak dipesan oleh wisatawan asing maupun domestik untuk “buah tangan” khas Bali ketika pulang berwisata dari Bali.

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Kompra Made (Made Sujana)

Bali Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Bali Tegalalang Rice Terrace located on the north side of Ubud around 20 minutes drive. This area is famous tourist attraction for beautiful rice terraces, many tourists who travel to and from Kintamani stopped at this place to witness the beauty of the verdant terraced rice field scenery or having lunch at the restaurant while enjoying the beautiful scenery of terraced rice fields. Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the tourist icon in Ubud Bali.
 

The rice terrace is designed very beautiful with exquisite hollowing rice field and precisely located on the hill bank. In this place, you will see the Balinese farmer do their rice field in oblique area complete with its system irrigation. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama of valley with rice terrace and coconut trees ornament it.

The northern part of Ubud, there is one area called Tegalalang, where many great home industries. Hundreds of miscellaneous crafts of cat and mouse, dolphin, giraffe, etc. that are made of wood or iron were manufactured here.  Other handicrafts produced are bags of different models from a variety of materials, stone carvings, cheap wooden carvings, wooden masks, all sorts of glass handicrafts is formed into a vase, unique bottles or plates. Everything is here. Shop and showroom is lined up along the 10 km, if we’re shopping here, of course depends on how thick is your pocket.  It’s endless.


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Kompra Made (Made Sujana)

The mysterious Goa Gajah (elephant cave)

The mysterious Goa Gajah (elephant cave) is one of the oldest relics on Bali. The exact time of origin is uncertain, but archeologists estimate the cave to have been built around year 1022 AD. This was long before Majapahit entered the island, and also hundreds of years before the first Europeans set foot here. The site is a mix of Hindu- and Buddhist symbols, among them the cave with the entrance in an artistically carved cliff, a bathing pool with fountains, a statue of the Buddhist goddess Hariti, as well as several other Buddha figures.

The cave was only known by the locals until 1923, when a young Dutch found the place after hearing some conversation about a monster head with elephant ears.

The left wing of the cave: three linga, symbols of fertility.It soon became apparent that it was rather a head of a demon, not an elephant, but this misunderstanding probably gave the cave it’s name. Another explanation for the name is that it comes from the statue of the elephant god Ganesh, a third explanation is that Javanese writings from 1365 says that a Buddhist hermit lived near Lwa Gajah, the elephant river. This probably points to the Petanu river close by and probably also to the cave, which is quite similar to hermitages found on East Java. Yet another interpretation of the name is that the cave was created by the legendary giant Kebo Iwo, who also according to the myth built Gunung Kawi and Yeh Pulu. The demon above the cave entrance should then be a portrait of the same Kebo Iwo.

The demon is in fact meant to protect the site, this is quite common on Bali were demonic faces like this is found on temples and other buildings all over the island. Who this particular demon is meant to portrait is still disputed, except for Kebo Iwo it has been suggested that it is the witch Rangda or maybe Shiva Pasiputi. Shiva Pasiputi divided the cosmic mountain Mahameru in two and created the rival mountains Agung and Batur, as well as the characteristic split gate that can be seen everywhere on Bali. The fingertips of the demon seems to push aside a jungle of carved animals, cliffs, leaves, waves and demons.

Three of the statues in the old bathing pools.The cave is manmade and has the shape of a T, it is two meters high and one meter wide. It contain 15 niches which is regarded as proof that this was not a temple. At the end of the left wing there is a one meter tall, four armed statue of the elephant god Ganesh, at the end of the right wing there is three half meter tall “linga”, fertility symbols of the Hindu God Shiva. On the walls there are some old-Javanese writings which has helped to establish the time of origin of the cave.

The bathing place in front of the cave was not discovered before 1954. It then became apparent that the whole complex has been an important religious site in old Bali.

Parts of the statues in the bathing pools were first found close by the cave, and later the bathing pool itself were excavated. The bathing pools are divided in two, one for men and one for women, each part with three water sprouting statues. The statue parts first found fit perfectly to the parts found by the pools. Another bathing place were later found further down the hill, with steps leading down to it. These findings is said to be the most important done on Bali since WW2.

The old bathing pools.To the left of the cave there is a statue of the Buddhist goddess Hariti, a child-eating witch worshipped in India. She converted to Buddhism and transformed into a fertility goddess and a protector of children. On Bali she is also known as Men Brayut, a name often used on poor women with many children. South of the cave there is a small shrine with two Buddha figures, or it used to be two until 2000 when one was stolen. Close by there is some fragments of old relief’s, probably much older than the cave.

Goa Gajah can be difficult to find on your own, from south you drive towards Gianyar, by the “baby monument” after Batuan you continue straight ahead towards Ubud, then turn right at Teges towards Bedulu. The site is on the right side two kilometers before the Bedulu village. You know you’re there when you see the large parking lot and the many souvenir stalls. From Goa Gajah it is possible to take a walk through the rice fields in Bedulu and to Yeh Pulu, it is recommended that you pay one of the local kids to guide you.

Tenun Bali yang Melegenda

Kain Tenun bukan hanya buah keterampilan turun-temurun bagi masyarakat Bali, melainkan juga bentuk identitas kultural dan artefak ritual. Di luar lingkup tradisi masyarakat daerah tujuan wisata, kain tenun Bali pun tidak sebatas cendera mata atau sekedar oleh-oleh khas Bali semata, tetapi terus berkembang sebagai komoditas ke dunia fashion yang berbasiskan budaya.

Seperti halnya masyarakat pengrajin kain tenun Bali yang terkenal yaitu di Desa Sidemen di Kabupaten Karangasem sebagai salah satu pusat produksi kain tenun di Bali. Menenun kain menjadi aktivitas sehari-hari di hampir semua rumah di desa Sidemen ini melakukan kegiatan rutinnya sebagai penenun. Hampir semua orang di desa ini bisa menenun, belajar dari orang tua mereka secara turun temurun.

 

Di kelilingi oleh kehijauan alam yang alami mendominasi pemandangan di Sidemen. Keindahan sawah berundak membuat para touris lokal dan mancanegara kerapkali melakukan pelesiran menuju Sidemen, sekitar dua jam perjalanan dari Denpasar.

Di Sidemen sterdapat dua jenis utama kain tenun yang selama ini di pasarkan di Bali dan luar Bali. Kain tenun Ikat, biasa disebut endek, dipakai sehari-hari. Sementara kain tenun songket digunakan untuk beragam upacara penting dalam siklus kehidupan masyarakat Bali, antara lain upacara potong gigi, perkawinan, hari raya, kremasi, dan upacara keagamaan serta dalam acara adat.

Proses menghasilkan sehelai kain tenun ikat akan dimulai dengan memintal benang. Kemudian benang dibentangkan di alat perentang, dan helaiannya diikat dengan tali rafia sesuai pola ragam hias dan warna yang diinginkan.

Setelah pengikatan berpola tersebut, benang dicelup atau diwarnai. Benang yang sudah diwarnai kemudian di-gintir atau dipilah, lalu baru ditenun menjadi kain.

Pada tenun songket, kain ditenun dengan menyisipkan benang perak, emas, tembaga, atau benang warna di atas lungsin yang mendasari. Penempatan tambahan benang ini membentuk corak yang diinginkan dan adakalanya dipadu pula dengan teknik ikat.

Bagi kalangan yang ingin menggunakan kain tenun sebagai produk fashion, bukan demi kepentingan upacara, persoalan klasik menyangkut kain ini adalah ketebalan dan kekakuannya. Akibatnya, pada waktu lalu, kain songket tidak mudah digunakan dalam beragam model busana.

Dulu penenun memakai benang rangkap dua. Kain setelah jadi menjadi tebal dan kaku. Sekarang kita perkenalkan tenunan dengan benang satu. Pengerjaannya makan waktu dua kali lipat lebih lama. Harga juga jauh lebih mahal, tetapi hasilnya, kain yang halus dan lembut.

Beberapa kreasi baru telah diterapkan dalam pengaturan motif, ragam hias ikat dan songket begitu juga dalah hal kreasi  pewarnaan.

Untuk upacara ritual, corak menjadi sakral kalau sudah diberkati, itu tidak diganggu. Namun, pada dasarnya orang Bali sangat terbuka dengan corak-corak baru yang diambil dari alam di sekitarnya, misal corak bunga dan daun.

Warna dasar tenun bali umumnya warna cerah. Oleh karena itu, dikembangkan pula kreasi warna baru yang lebih natural, warna pastel, dengan bahan pewarnaan alam.

Mengikuti berbagai Pameran, tidak hanya dapat mempromosikan karya para perajin, tetapi juga menyadarkan bahwa kreasi adalah proses yang tidak boleh berhenti.


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Celuk Village (full of innovation to the gold and silver crafting)

Celuk Village is the famous village in Bali as a tourist destination cause of the local residents is very proactive and full of innovation to the gold and silver crafting. This countryside is located in sub district of Sukawati, Gianyar Regency and owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver crafting. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold crafting.

Places to Visit in Bali

The productions of gold and silver at this village have penetrated to the local, national and international market. It can be measured from the type of artwork result and variation of ornament, good as present and also export commodity. The type of gold and silver craft has been produced in this countryside are covering various of rings, bangles, chokers, earrings, mother of pearls, Tusuk Konde, broach and other types. Beside of that, Celuk's workers are able to response the market demands and produce the modern product like medal, maket and culture symbol. In spanning of artistic growth history, the silver and gold crafting had been started by a group of family pertained by Clan Pande. From this family circle, the activity of gold and silver crafting has disseminated to entire society as a top profession which are previously as the farmer. In year 1970's decades, it has been happened the change of countryside society culture significantly from agrarian society structure to industrial society structure of crafting. Even nowadays, some of them have jumped again to the economic structure of service by focusing in tourism industry. The change and jumping movement of these structures have brought the new positive impact for prosperity. Celuk Village, Kuta and Ubud are the prosperous countryside in Bali by the higher resident's income cause of tourism.

Location

Celuk Village is strategically located in main road from Denpasar to Gianyar regency which is about 5 km from Denpasar town. The next door villages are Batubulan Village which is famous of Barong dance and stone carving, Singapadu Village with the art village equipped by places of recreation such as Bird Park and Bali Zoo Park, Batuan Village with the traditional painting, Guang village with the wood carving and Sukawati as a center of art market. Along way of Celuk Village about 2 km, we will find in the left and right side the various type of gold and silver shop which are opened to the domestic and international tourist. It is also inside of this village, we will find the activities and workshop of crafting which are ready to be ordered in small or huge number.


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Batubulan Village

Batubulan Village is part of the administrative region Sub Sukawati, Gianyar regency, Bali province, Indonesia. Gianyar Regency is one tourist destination in the island of Bali which has a unique artistic charm. One of the centers of the arts in the district is located in the Tourism Village Batubulan having centers of art sculptures and carvings are quite famous among domestic and foreign tourists.

This tourist village is also known as a venue for a variety of Balinese performing arts, such as Kecak, Barong Dance and the Legong Dance.

Batubulan origin, it is said, originated from the Supreme Deity Kalesan story, an adopted child who, after the King of Badung adult was given mercy by the King of Badung to build castles in the middle of the forest. Together with his followers, the Supreme Deity Kalesan then go out to the forest in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Badung. Arriving at the forest frontier, Great God Kalesan see a glow like a moon rock. The place was then called Batubulan, and in that place Great God Kalesan build his palace.

Village with an area of 6422 square kilometers is a unique village because most people have the expertise to make sculptures and carvings. The ability is passed on from generation to generation and continue growing until now. Because of the rapid expertise resident of this village, then along the road which divides the village of Batubulan there are many art galleries and shops (art shop) that sells artwork and crafts.

As an administrative region, Batubulan Village is divided into three traditional villages, including Indigenous Village Tegaltamu, Jero Kuta Customary Village, and the Indigenous Villages Dlod Tukat. Each traditional village is still divided into several banjo (custom unit that serves to manage the farm). Some of the banjo, in addition to managing the farm, also has the advantage of being able to present the performing arts that demand by tourists, such as Banjar Denjalan (Jero Kuta Customary Village) and Banjar Tegehe (Traditional Village Dlod Tukat) demonstrating Kecak, Barong and Legong .

Tourists who visit the island of Bali Village Batubulan as often associate producer of art objects sculpture with stone base material. This assumption is certainly not wrong, because in this village visitors can easily find galleries and art shops that display various statues, such as Ganesha, Buddha, the gods and goddesses, the heroes, as well as other forms of more modern sculpture. Not only that, in this village are also many craftsmen from wood carvings and crafts from bamboo-craft. Besides sold in place, the work of village society Batubulan it has been exported to many countries as ornaments complement the garden, offices, and hotels.

The village also has a fixed location of the special art show presented to tourists, among others, in Banjar Dejalan, Pura Puseh, Jalan Tahak ISMS (High School Karawitan Indonesia), as well as in the Banjar Tagehe. Performing arts include Barong Dance, Dance Kecak and Legong Dance. For the Barong Dance, performances are usually held every day, which begins at 9.30 pm, while for the Kecak Dance performed on at 18.30 pm. To support excellence in the arts and establish Batubulan image as an art and tourist village, this village has been built in various vocational schools in the fields of art, such as High School of Fine Arts (SMSR), High School Craft Industries (SMIK), as well as Middle School Karawitan Indonesia (ISMS).

Tourists can hire the services of travel providers to facilitate travel to this village. Travel service providers generally have a fixed schedule every performing arts in the Village Batubulan or scheduled visits to various art shop in this village. Except watch dance performances, one of the usual tourist agenda undertaken by tourists in this village is a variety of souvenir shop that sold by gift shops and art galleries are there along the road village Batubulan. Objets d'art such as sculptures and carvings are souvenirs from this village.

Batubulan Village is a strategic crossing point between Denpasar-Gianyar City. Batubulan arguably is the most western gate of Gianyar regency (located about 25 km west of Gianyar regency), and at the same entrance to the area from the east part of Bali Denpasar. The path across the village is quite busy Batubulan because it is a route to Kintamani and Ubud, so that tourists who want to Ubud Kintamani or to stop at this village to watch the performance art and sculpture creations and sculpture by local artists. From Denpasar, Batubulan is about 10 km or takes about 15 minutes by private car or public transportation (taxi / chartered cars). Meanwhile, if tourists start the trip from Kuta Beach and Nusa Two Areas, it takes time + 45 minutes.

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