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Bali is an island and an area that has a completeness as tourist attractions, ranging from the natural, cultural, and supporting infrastructure. Because of that visit and tour the island of Bali will give the impression of an exotic pleasure for the tourists.

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Bali is a land that seems to have a magnet at its very heart. It is a feeling that is difficult to understand unless experienced but once visited you are surely compelled to come back and you may even want to stay forever, such is its pull. Maybe its Bali’s beauty, maybe the friendly people, or maybe even the influence from spirits that certainly abide in this place

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The word; paradise; is used a lot in Bali and not without reason. The combination of friendly, hospitable people, a magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality and (not least) spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali Indonesia's unrivaled number one tourist attraction. Eighty percent of international visitors to Indonesia visit Bali and Bali alone

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Bali's wide variety of attractions, the physical beauty of the island, and the year-round pleasant climate make Bali a place regarded by many visitors as the;Ultimate Island

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The friendly people and the absence of any serious criminal activities guarantee visitors a totally relaxing stay; which is a very pleasant surprise for guests who repeatedly felt threatened in Barbados, Jamaica, and other; dream islands, in the Caribbean

Bali is Indonesia's largest tourist destination and famous for its highly developed arts including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metal, and music. Bali is a tourist paradise for domestic and foreign tourists for decades.
Bali is an island and area that has a completeness as tourist attractions, ranging from the natural, cultural, and supporting infrastructure. Because of that visit and tour the island of Bali will give the impression of an exotic pleasure for the tourists

Bali's Traditional Dance

Pendet included in this type of dance trustee, namely Balinese dances are staged specifically for the purposes of religious ceremonies. This dance was created by Balinese dance artist, I Nyoman Kaler, in the 1970s that tells the story of the decline Goddesses heaven to earth. Although dance is classified into different types of dances guardian but with another ceremonial dance that typically requires specialized and trained dancers, anyone can dance Pendet, either already trained or still lay, male and female stakeholders, village women and girls. Basically in this dance young girls just follow the movements of senior female dancers in front of them, who understand the responsibility in providing a good example. Not require intensive training.

Pendet initially a worship dance that many exhibited in the temple, which describes the descent reception to nature deities marcapada, an offering statement in the form of ceremonial dances. Gradually, over the times, the artists transform Pendet Balinese dance to dance "Welcome Speech", done while laying flowers in front of the guests who come, like Aloha in Hawaii. Nevertheless it does not mean Pendet so lost sacredness. Pendet still contain sacred-religious elements to include religious heavies thick. And agreed Pendet born in 1950.


Janger dance, social dance performed by youths some pairs. Who does not know Janger Dance? Once the word was revealed, people would have been associated with Bali. Janger is one of the dances of Indonesia in general and Bali in particular is already very well known in their own country or in foreign countries. When and where exactly this Janger appears no one knows exactly as predicted hundreds of years old and groups who do this show scattered in several areas of South Bali.

Janger alone exhibited by some people in pairs. The women and men will be dancing and singing alternately. This dance shows the story over a couple who are in love with each other and seek each other sulk. Janger dances including social dance which exhibited a certain moment as an entertainment. Dance movements are the basic movements in the dance performance itself is not that difficult or most difficult. Music that accompanies the tetamburan that comes with gender wayang.


Gambuh dance is a dance drama of Bali which is considered the highest quality, a classical dance drama of Bali's most rich with dance movement and is considered the source of all kinds of classical Balinese dance, Gambuh form of total theater in which there are elements of dance (the most dominant), sound art , literary arts, drama and other arts-lainnya.Di Bali gambuh allegedly began in pentaskan xv th century which is based on the Panji stories.

Staging gambuh made ​​in connection with major ceremonies like the temple ceremony conducted on a large scale (temple ceremonies are accompanied Madana), child marriage ceremony nobility, ceremony pelebon (cremation) and so forth. Gambuh accompanied by gambelan Pagambuhan that barreled Pelog Saih pitu, the usual figures shown are: Lean-ballooning ballooning, Princess, Arja, Panji (Patih Sweet), Patih Hard (Perabangsa), Demat Tomonggong, Turas, Panasar and King. Gambuh are still active can now be found in Batuan village (Gianyar), Padang Aji (Karangasem) Apit Yeh (Tabanan) and Singapadu (Gianyar). (by balivillarupiah)




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Bali's Traditional Village

Penglipuran traditional village located in Bangli regency within 45 km from the city of Denpasar, traditional village which is also a tourist attraction is very easily bypassed. Because it is situated in the Main Street Kintamani - Bangli. 

The village's also looked so beautiful, we can feel the beauty of this region upon entering the village. In the area which is the area Catus pata line into traditional village Penglipuran, there are village hall, community facilities with open space for a welcome area.

This village is one of the rural areas in Bali which has a regular order of the traditional village structure, blend the traditional order with plenty of open space beautiful landscaping make this village makes us feel the nuances of Bali yore. Physical arrangement and structure of the village could not be separated from the culture that were held by Indigenous people and culture of the people Penglipuran also applicable to generation.

Advantage of this traditional village Penglipuran compared to other villages in

Bali is the home front is similar and uniform from one end of the village to the downstream villages. Neatly arranged in such a village where the main area is located higher and further dropped to stricken downstream. In addition to the same shape, also the shape uniformity of the material to make it home. Such as soil material for the walls and for the roof is made of bamboo for building penyengker and around the village.

Because at Penglipuran area located rather high, the atmosphere was pretty cool. In addition to the beautiful landscape atmosphere but also very courteously villagers towards guests. Many tourists who come to enjoy the atmosphere of the village and go to their house to see the craft - a craft that made ​​villagers. So to stay here is pleasant to linger long.


Kamasan is a traditional painting artist community  with trademark theme of painting or carving that describes the puppet characters. Puppet characters that became the theme painting or carving refers to the epic story of the Mahabharata or the Ramayana, as well as the story of Arjuna Wiwaha and Suthasoma. Therefore, painting or carving Kamasan style can be said somewhat older than the historical context until now still seems intact. 

According impression International collectors, Kamasan style paintings were deemed to be very subtle and sophisticated, clean, no fuss with details that are not important and very clear message the story. Painting or carving the core traditional puppet that's what brought the main attraction for artists or tourists visiting the village of Kamasan.

Kamasan as the center of the development of traditional painting and carving is the name of a village in the district and Klungkung regency. Kamasan village including the village geographically low-lying coast or beach Meet Klotok ± 3 km. Distance from Denpasar to this village is 43 km, can be reached by motor vehicle, all the way to the object that is the center-center painting or carving craft is paved.



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The Beautiful Balinese Girl

The charm of the famous Balinese girl Gorgeous and strong. No exaggeration me to judge the beauty of the women of this island. Facial beauty is almost all owned by all women in Indonesia, but the matter seemed stronger Bali most powerful woman. How not, they were able to bring "Sesajen" weighing 35 kg and over 1 meter tall "above her head" while traveling and even in the steep mountain road, Do you know? Bali Dancer Girl turns its beauty has been known since ancient times even in the period before the era of leadership of Adolf Hitler, Nazi. like the photos above in Magazine Cover Die Woche. Published Sunday, February 24, 1937 you can see pictures of beautiful dancers with typical decoration head very familiar and very familiar at least to anyone Indonesia
Sweet smile on the beautiful face ... like an angel ...

Bali is an very fascinating island and without the beautiful Balinese people the picture of this island would not be complete. It is also immediately evident that the Balinese take pride of their culture and appearance.

Many tourist come to bali, globally they were enchanted by the beauty of the Balinese people and until today the beauty is still look evident. Bali might not be the most economically wealthiest part of the world but the bali's people are undoubtedly rich in their social, religious and physical appearance.

Beautiful Balinese girl with their nice smile



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Bali Hai Cruises

Cruise the spectacular waters of Bali to beautiful Lembongan Island with Bali's leading marine tourism company, Bali Hai Cruises. Their comprehensive cruise programmes and Hai Tide Huts offer a variety of activities with world-class facilities. There are six excellent daily cruises to choose from.

The Lembongan Island Reef Cruise, the Beach Club Cruise, the Sunset Dinner Cruise, the spectacular trip aboard Aristocat, the Ocean Rafting 3 Island Cruise and Dolphin Cruise. Whichever you choose, you're sure to enjoy some of Bali's best views, a host of exciting activities and a sumptuous buffet. All in the capable hands of the experienced and hospitable crew.

Lembongan Island Reef Cruise, Daily Schedule, Rate $98, Depart 9.15am - Return 4.15pm

Ocean Rafting - Dolphin & South Coast Bali Cruise, Daily Schedule, Rate $60, time 7.30-9.30am



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IMPORTANT ADDRESS and PHONE

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBER
•    Fire: 113
•    Police: 110
•    Ambulance: 118
•    Indonesian Red Cross: 225-465
•    Rescue Coordination Office: 751111
•    Directory Enquiries: 108
•    International Operator: 101
•    Telemarketing Service Information: 162
•    Post Service Information: 161
•    Time: 103
•    Immigration Officer: 227828, 7510388
•    Public Hospital 227-911.

AIRLINES

Garuda Indonesia,
Jl. Sugianyar No. 5 Denpasar,
Email : dpsga@garuda-indonesia.com,
Sanur Beach Hotel 2nd Floor
Ph:0361 287915,
Nusa Dua Service Center,
Ph: 0361 770747, Fx : 0361 770174,
Domestic Terminal Ph/Fx ; 0361 759764

Thai Airways International
Inna Grand Bali Beach 1st Floor
Ph: 0361 288141,
Fx: 0361 288063,
Email : thaibali@thaiairways.co.id ,
Internatlonal Airport Ngurah Rai 2nd Floor International Departure Hall
Ph: 0361 755064.
Fx: 0361 755063

Qantas Airways
Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel Arcade
Ph: 288331,
Fx: 0361 287331

Singapore Airlines
2ndFloor GOI Building International Airport,
Ph: 0361 768388
Fx: 0361 768383
Email: retkg_DPS@singaporeair.com.sg
Ground Floor Ngurah Rai Internasional Passenger
Terminal, Ph : 0361 761547, Fx : 0361 754190

Qatar Airways
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Ph : O361752222, Fx : 0361 753788
Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport Room 12, 2nd
Ph : 0361 760274, Fx : 0361 760275
Email: dpsoffice@id.qatarairways.com

Japan Airlines
Gedung Rama Tour, Jl Raya Kuta-Tuban
Ph : 0361 764733, 757077, Fx : 0361757082,
Email: jal@kayanmas.com

Cathay Pacific
2nd Floor Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport
Ph : 08041888888, Fx : 62 361 766935,
Website : www.cathaypacific.com
Telephone (call center) : 0804 1 888888
Email: dps# rnt@cathypacific.com

China Airlines
Wisti Sabha Building 2nd Floor Room 19 Ngurah Rai Airport
Ph : 0361 754856/757298
Fx : 0361 757275

TOURIST INFORMATION
The Department of Tourism (Bali) has six Information Centre where booklets and brochures can be obtained free of charge
Addresses :
Ngurah Rai International Airport Tuban, Phone: (0361) 751011
Bina Wisata Ubud, next to the village heads in Ubud
Government Tourist Information Centre, Jl Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta - Badung, Kuta
Government Tourist Office, JI, S, Parman Niti Mandala, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387
Buleleng Government Tourist Office, Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja, Phone: (0361) 25141.

Tourist Police Station at Tourism Areas In Bali

1. Denpasar Area
  • Tourist Assistance Centre (24 hours)
    WR Supratman Street, Ph : (0361) 224111
  • Denpasar City Police Station, Gunung Sanghyang Street Denpasar.
    Phone (0361) 424346 - 422323
  • South Denpasar Police Sector. By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur Denpasar.
    Phone (0361) 288597
  • West Denpasar Police Sector, AYani Street No 100, Denpasar.
    Phone (0361) 225456
  • East Denpasar Police Sector, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra Street Denpasar. Phone (0361) 464694
  • Kuta Police Sector, Kuta Street No. 141, Kuta Phone (0361) 751598 - 752110
  • South Kuta Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Bualu-Nusa Dua. Phone (0361) 772110
  • Tourist Police Post, Pantai Kuta Street, Kuta
  • Bualu Tourist Police Station, Bundaran Tugu Mandala of BTDC, Nusa Dua
  • Tourist Police Station (24 hours), JI. Double Six Beach, Kuta.
2. Badung Area
  • Badung Police Station, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi Phone (0361) 829949
  • Mengwi Police Sector, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi. Phone (0361) 411270
  • Petang Police Sector, Majapahit Street, Petang. Phone (0361) 813975
  • Abiansemal Police Sector, Ciung Wanara Street No. 80352 Blahkiuh. Phone (0361) 813972
  • North Kuta Police Sector, Canggu Street. Kuta.
3. Gianyar Area
  • Gianyar Police Resort, Jln Ngurah Rai,Gianyar. Phone (0361) 293110
  • Ubud Sector Police Station, Andong Street, Ubud. Phone (0361) 975316
  • Sukawati Sector Police, Sukawati Street, Phone (0361) 298723 -298110
  • Tourist Police Station, Simpang Puri Ubud
4. Tabanan Area.
  • Tabanan Police Resort. Pahlawan Street, Tabanan. Phone (0361) 811210 - 814445
  • Alas Kedaton Tourist Police Station.
  • Tanah Lot Tourist Police Station, Kediri. Phone (0361) 812399
5. Singaraja Area
  • Buleleng Police Resort, Pramuka Street, Singaraja. Phone (0362) 41510 - 21116
  • Lovina Tourist Police Station at Lovina
6. Klungkung Area
  • Klungkung Polioe Resort, Untung Surapati Street No. 28. Phone (0366) 21115
  • Tourist Police Station at Goa Lawah tourism attraction
7. Bangli Area
  • Bangli Police Resort, Merdeka Street No.98. Phone (0366) 91072
  • Tourist Police Station at Kintamani tourism attraction
8. Karangasem Area
  • Karangasem Police Resort, Bhayangkara Street No. 1 Phone (0363) 21220
  • Tourist Police Station of Candidasa
  • Tourist Police Station of Tulamben
  • Tourist Police Station of Besakih
9. Jembrana Area
  • Jembrana Police Resort, Pahlawan Street No. 27 Negara. Phone (0365) 41110 — 41198.
  • Tourist Police Station at Rambut Siwi tourism area.


OGOH-OGOH CONTEST - Bali Beauty

A total of 20 pieces of ogoh-ogoh will jazz up the ogoh-ogoh parade in Denpasar. The street art performance will be held on the Pengrupukan, Monday (Mar 11) at the central intersection of Denpasar or Catur Muka Statue starting at 4:00 p.m. Participants joining the selection came to 169 pieces of ogoh-ogoh, but only 20 nominees were then selected in the assessment. “The number has increased from the previous year, amounting to about 152 pieces of ogoh-ogoh. Besides, it also showed an improvement in terms of quality, design, aesthetic value, use of accessories and materials in use,” said Dr. I Nyoman Astita, Chairman of the Organizing Committee. (BTN/015)

The ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) competition will be held by Denpasar Culture Agency in relation to Nyepi (Day of Silence) celebration. Until Tuesday (Feb 26), at least 169 ogoh-ogoh effigies had been registered by customary youth club (STT) to be assessed. Jury panel will conduct the assessment in Denpasar area starting next Friday (Mar 1). 

It was disclosed by Head of Denpasar Culture Agency, I Made Mudra, when met at the Mayor’s office last Tuesday. “We’ll attempt to complete the assessment within four days carried out until March 4. Therefore, each day is focused on one subdistrict and the assessment is made in turns,” he said.
Mundra said each district would send 5 best ogoh-ogoh effigies to be included in the parade at the roundabout of Catur Muka on the Pengerupukan Day, Monday (Mar 11). The assessment would not only be performed once, but several phases. “For the first phase, we start the assessment from the making process. When it has been completed, we will make another assessment,” said the former subdistrict head of West Denpasar.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Welfare, Regional Secretary of Denpasar, I Gusti Bagus Mataram, said that a total of 450 youth clubs were registered in Denpasar. However, so far the participants of competition only came to 169 youth clubs.

Related to the making of the ogoh-ogoh, the municipal government had provided stimulant fund for each youth club. However, the funding worth IDR 3.5 million was not specifically intended for the ogoh-ogoh, but for the activities of creative economy. Total budget spent was IDR 1.46 billion.

“So, this assistance is to design our young generation so that they can grow the activities of culture-based creative economy in Denpasar,” said Mataram. In other words, he said, the assistance was not specifically for the making of the ogoh-ogoh, but for all the results of cultural creation made by youth clubs. “Renon makes no ogoh-ogoh. Therefore, it is not necessarily for the ogoh-ogoh, but for cultural creations, like performance, bleganjur or other cultural creations,” he explained. (BTN/kmb)



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SERANGAN ISLAND - Turtle Island in Bali

Serangan island located on the south coast of Sanur. Extensive area of ​​about 73 hectares and is inhabited by the local population. To reach it by road, there is a bridge that connects the island of Bali with this, but it can only be passed when the tide is low. Conversely if the sea water was high tide, the bridge is no longer drivable. For those of you who want to visit the Serangan island can also use the boat to the start of Sanur, Suwung or Tanjung Benoa.
 

Serangan island is a breeding Green Turtle (hence also known as Turtle Island). And while there are some interesting moments that can be seen live on the island, which is the process of releasing the child or the so-called Green Turtle hatchlings to the sea.

Besides turtles can see what's there, you can also capture the beauty of the island's famous attack with its beautiful beaches and crashing waves are high. While the rainy season comes, the impact on the increase into the high waves usually occurs in November-April.



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