September 30, 2016

German Beach Bali - Quiet and Romantic Beach

German Beach Bali

German Beach is situated in strategic location close to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, hotels and resort, restaurant and of course the Kuta Beach. The beach is still in line to the Kuta Beach, Legian and Seminyak, located in the very south adjacent to airport runway. Visitors can access the beach from Jalan Wana Segara, still included in the administration area of Kuta (Kelurahan Kuta), District of Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.

German Beach Bali

September 23, 2016

5 Temple in Nusa Penida Bali - Most visited by Spiritual Lovers

Temple In Nusa Penida Bali , Temple Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida Island is one of the small islands that located just off the coast of Bali. This island is included in the administrative area of the District of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali. The island is very famous because of the natural beauty and its local’s life. Starting from the beautiful landscape of the hills, local dry land farming, natural springs, local activities, culture and history, crystal clear water at the coastal, healthy sea-water condition and rich marine ecosystems.

From another point of view, the island is also covered with thick spiritual nuances. It can be observed, either directly or indirectly, related the existence of holy place scattered at several location on this island. The holy places store the value of history and the development of civilization both both in the island of Nusa Penida itself and Bali in general.


Temple In Nusa Penida Bali , Nusa Penida Temple, Temple Nusa Penida

September 22, 2016

Angseri hot springs Bali and the Benefit - at Baturiti, Tabanan Bali

Angseri Hot Springs Bali, Benefit of Hot Spring Water , Angseri Tabanan Bali

Unspoiled scenic beauty coupled with the cool atmosphere of the mountains, have been hypnotized the visitors who come to Angseri hot springs. Located at the foot of Mount Batukaru, this hot spring is surrounded by the scenic beauty of rice terraces, bamboo, ferns and other tropical forest plants. The location is quite far from the urban hustle, still enveloped by the atmosphere of the calmness and natural coolness.

Angseri Hot Springs Bali, Benefit of Hot Spring Water , Angseri Tabanan Bali

September 18, 2016

Pura Agung Kentel Gumi in Klungkung - The Tri Guna Pura of Bali

Pura Agung Kentel Gumi

Pura Agung Kentel Gumi was founded by Mpu Kuturan, preceded by the groundbreaking of square stone pillar resembles the "lingga", which is known as the Ratu Pancer Jagat. The word of "pancer" means the stake or the center, while "jagat" means the world. Mpu Kuturan as the conceptor and priest, was asked for his skills to organize the religious life in Bali to become "kentel" or stabilized. This temple is devoted for worshiping God in the manifestation as Sang Hyang Reka Bhuana (Creator of the Universe).

Pura Agung Kentel Gumi

September 16, 2016

Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel - Klungkung, Bali

Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel Klungkung Bali

Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel is established in 1189 Isaka or 1267 AD, by Mpu Dwijaksara. This complex temple is classified as Pura Dang Kahyangan Jagat, which was built in honor of the holy teacher (Mpu or Rsi). Temple or ashram was built as a place for Mpu or Rsi doing yoga meditation. The temple was built as a form of homage to Mpu Ghana.

Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel

September 14, 2016

Kedonganan Beach Bali - White Sand, Seafood, and Sunset at Jimbaran Bay

Kedonganan Beach Bali , Kedonganan Beach Jimbaran , Kedonganan Beach Attraction , Seafood Restaurant Kedonganan

Kedonganan beach has a charming view, white sand, and the water conditions are relatively calm and shallow. In the morning, it was still quiet beaches and fresh, your eyes will be spoiled by the views of white sand stretching along Jimbaran Bay. While walking along the sand beach, you can occasionally swim in the shallow water, immerse your feet in soft white sand while sunbathing and relaxation, enjoying your morning atmosphere in Bali.

Kedonganan Beach Bali , Kedonganan Beach Jimbaran , Kedonganan Beach Attraction , Seafood Restaurant Kedonganan

September 13, 2016

Kedonganan Fish Market - Jimbaran Bay fish market Bali

Kedonganan Fish Market , Jimbaran Bay Fish Market Bali , Fish Market Kedonganan Jimbaran

Kedonganan fish market is one of the largest markets of fish and seafood, in Bali. This market serves the needs of fish and seafood to the hotels and restaurants that are located in several areas such as Kuta, Nusa Dua and others. In Kedonganan area, there are a lot of fishing communities and get a living out of fish catches and seafood. The view of hundreds of brightly colored fishing boats, lined up neatly along the coast near the market. For lover of photography, you can capture the activities of fishermen along the beach and the atmosphere of the fish market.

Kedonganan Fish Market , Jimbaran Bay Fish Market Bali , Fish Market Kedonganan Jimbaran

September 11, 2016

Teruna Jaya Dance Bali (Tari Teruna Jaya)

Teruna Jaya Dance Bali , Tari Teruna Jaya

Teruna Jaya dance depict a volatile and moody character of a young man, featuring a powerful expression, full of emotion, and behavior to attract attention of a women. The dance comes from Buleleng Regency (North Bali), was first invented in 1915 by dance artists Pan Wandres in the form of "Kebyar Legong", later refined by I Gede Manik in 1950s.

Teruna Jaya Dance Bali , Tari Teruna Jaya Teruna Jaya. Dindha (Dancer). Performance in Bandung, West Java. KKB Githa Saraswati, 2008

September 10, 2016

Kebyar Duduk Dance Bali - Balinese Dance

Kebyar Duduk Dance Bali, Kebyar Duduk Balinese Dance

Kebyar Duduk is one of the traditional Balinese dances. The dance was created by dance artists from Tabanan named I Ketut Marya or better known as "I Mario", in 1925. The dance was called Kebyar Duduk because almost during the dance, the dancer take a sitting and half-seated position. The dance does not convey a story, but purely interpretative.

Kebyar Duduk Dance Bali, Kebyar Duduk Balinese Dance Kebyar Duduk. Paulina (Dancer). Performance in Bandung. KKB Githa Saraswati, 2008

September 9, 2016

Telek Dance & The Story of Barong Swari

Telek Dance Bali , Lontar Barong Swari

Telek dance is a "Wali" or sacred dance in Bali. Telek is closely linked with Jauk, Penampratan Mask, Barong, Rangda and Rarung. The whole of them is called the Barong Telek. Telek dance is accompanied by traditional music of Balinese gamelan called Tabuh Bebarongan. The dancers of Telek consisting of (4) four dancers, using a white mask, which has a gentle and friendly face character.

Telek Dance Bali , Lontar Barong Swari

September 8, 2016

Kecak Dance Bali - The Fire Dance Bali & Story

Kecak Dance Bali, Kecak Fire Dance Bali, Kecak Dance Bali Story, Kecak Dance in Bali

Kecak dance was created by I Wayan Limbak together with Walter Spies (German painter) around 1930s. Kecak as Balinese art performances comes from a ritual of Sanghyang dance. In Sanghyang dance, dancers are unconscious (trance) and forming contact with the Creator, holy spirit or ancestral spirits, which are then delivered the expectations to the public. Sanghyang dance is a sacral dance performed during religious ceremonies that aims to counteract the negative force (evil).

Kecak Fire Dance Bali, Kecak Dance Bali Story, Kecak Dance in Bali

September 6, 2016

Canang Bali - Balinese Canang Sari as an implementation of Tri Hita Karana Philosophy

Canang Bali, Balinese Canang Sari, Tri Hita Karana Philosophy

Canang Sari is a symbol of offerings, made every day by the Hindus to the Creator. Canang can be found at the temple, a small worship place, street, or every entrance of the Hindu houses. Formerly, Canang Sari is the creation of MPU Sangkulputih, who’s become "Sulinggih" replace Danghyang Markandeya in Besakih Temple.

Canang Bali, Balinese Canang Sari, Tri Hita Karana Philosophy

Galungan Day - Galungan and Kuningan Day in Bali & History

Galungan Day , Galungan and Kuningan Day in Bali , Galungan Day History

Galungan have profound meaning for every Hindu. Galungan day as the feast of the Hindus is celebrated as the victory of Dharma (good) against Adharma (evil). For Hindus, this is a sacred tradition that can provide spiritual guidance, gives a bright and overcome all that clutter in mind.

Galungan Day , Galungan and Kuningan Day in Bali , Galungan Day History

September 4, 2016

Mount Agung Bali - The Sacred and Highest Volcano in Bali

Mount Agung Eruption 2017, Mount Agung Bali, Mount Agung Besakih Temple, Mount Agung Trekking Guide

Update December 7, 2017. Mount Agung eruption has occurred, which began to be seen since November 25, 2017 at 17:30 WITA (local time). Then on November 26, 2017, at 05.05 WITA, magmatic eruption was observed to have a height of 2000 meters from the top of the crater-lip with a thick gray ash color. Written in several media that "Pusat Pengendali Operasi (PUSDALOPS) BPBD Provinsi Bali Province called the eruption of Mount Agung, the number of refugees per Wednesday (November 29, 2017) at 18.00 WIB reached 43,358 people, spread in 229 point of refuge. Some of the impacts are airport closure by authorities, cancellation of tourist visits, decline in economic activity, and other losses. Hopefully the situation quickly improved!

Mount Agung is classified as a stratovolcano, part of the Sunda Arc, and is the highest mountain on the island of Bali. Mount Agung has an altitude of 3,142 meters or 10.308 ft., become the sacred and foremost volcano for the people of this island. Mount Agung erupted in 1963 and considered as one of the most important volcanic events of the 20th century.

Mount Agung Eruption 2017, Mount Agung Bali, Mount Agung Besakih Temple, Mount Agung Trekking Guide

September 2, 2016

Bali Dance Bandung – Keluarga Kesenian Bali (KKB) Githa Saraswati

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Balinese dance is really captivate and wowed audience during the show. The beauty of the bodily gestures, the bright colors and the story-dance are important part in any dance that performed. Balinese dance is a very old dance tradition, has a dynamic movement, angular and so expressive. The dance is part of the religious and expression of art among the Balinese people of Bali, Indonesia.

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Legong Keraton Dance Bali & Gamelan Semar Pagulingan

Legong Keraton Dance Bali & Gamelan Semar Pagulingan

Legong Kraton (Keraton) or Legong Lasem is one of the traditional Balinese dance. Legong Kraton dance has been recognized by UNESCO as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of traditional dance in Bali on 2015. Legong Kraton is recognizing as living tradition in Denpasar City by UNESCO. Legong Kraton is categorized as dances for entertainment purpose or "Balih-balihan", performed by 2-3 dancers, developed from Sanghyang Dedari dance and Gambuh.

Legong Keraton Dance Bali & Gamelan Semar Pagulingan Opening by Condong. Legong Keraton. KKB Githa Saraswati. Bandung, 2008

September 1, 2016

Margapati Dance Bali - The Dance of the Savage Lion

Margapati Dance Bali, Margapati Dance Story, The Dance of the Savage Lion

Margapati dance is one of Balinese dance created by dance artists, I Nyoman Kaler in 1942. Margapati derived from the word "mrga" means beast, while "pati" means king, ruler or master (the words might be referred to Sanskrit in Hindi).


Margapati Dance Bali, Margapati Dance Story, The Dance of the Savage Lion Margapati Dance. KKB Githa Saraswati. Bandung 2006