Ubud Artist Works Exhibited in Monkey Forest
Some artist works from Padangtegal Village, Ubud District, Gianyar exhibited in Monkey Forest on Tuesday. This exhibition is performing statues, paintings and photos as it opened by Gianyar Regent Tjokorda Oka Ardhana Sukawati in the hall of Pura Dalem of Monkey Forest. Those art works are the masterpieces of local artists who joint Art Community Padangtegal (KSP),” said the head of KSP, Sudarna Putra.
He proudly confessed he can hold exhibition in this tourism object which is visited by thousands foreigners daily. “It is the first time for my friends in KSP to join an exhibition. It is our chance…
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Cock Fighting Enliven Kuningan Celebration at Hyang Api Temple
The celebration of Kuningan Day at Hyang Api temple in Kelusa Village, Payangan, Gianyar Regency was enliven by one month cock fighting or what local called as Tajen. “Since Saturday, there were many people came and bring their cock for this massive cock fighting at Hyang Api temple” said I Wayan Yoga Sudira, Banjar Keliki Kawan citizen in Kelusa village. This massive cock fighting is part of Hindu traditional ritual in Bali in celebrating Kuningan Day falls every once in six month. This cock fighting is payment symbolization to Bhatara or God sit at that temple.
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Agriculture Festival Holds in Tukad Bangkung
Agriculture Festival planned to take place in Tukad Bangkung bridge area, Badung Regency in the middle of July 2012. The Head of Public Relationship and Protocol Badung, Anak Agung Gede Raka Yuda in Denpasar on Tuesday said this event held to create the balance of physical development in both northern and southern side of this area. “The southern area of Badung is always being public aspiration while northern area has influenced the form of water irrigation and air ordinance naturally,” said him.
This occasion is aiming to build people respond so it will touch the art passion of both people…
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Puppeteer Community Encouraging Puppet Art
The art of leather puppet in Buleleng actually still alive. It records there are tens puppeteer in North Bali to enliven puppet show in some villages of Buleleng. The Head of Custom Department from Cultural and Tourism Office (Disbudpar) Buleleng, Ketut Warkandea yesterday said puppet art in Buleleng actually still existed. It proved by the flock of puppet performances at custom ceremonies in the villages of North Bali.
Even Buleleng is still inviting leather puppet performance by turns in Pura Manik Dalang, Pemaron Village. Encouraging the growth of puppet art in Buleleng, Buleleng government facilitated the Puppeteer Community Buleleng. The…
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Bali Plait Export Increases for 59,39%
The value of plait export Bali is distributing US$2,44 million foreign exchange along 2011. It increases for 59,39 percent rather than one in 2010 as it was US$1,53 million. “The foreign exchange achievement gained by exporting 1,90 million pieces handicrafts in 2011. It increases 81,71 percent rather than last year as it was 1,04 million pieces,” said the Head of Public Relation Department Bali I Ketut Teneng in Denpasar on Tuesday.
He said the significant increase is coming from both volume and the value of the handicraft. It blessed by market chance and great creativity of the local craftsmen who…
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Denpasar Mayor Awarded The Best Achievement
Denpasar Mayor I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra awarded by “The Best Achievement” title. The award is coming from the Group of Nusantara Flower Lovers (HICIBAN) which is cooperated with Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry (Kemenparekraf). The award held on Awarding Night 2012, Say It With Flower in Sapta Pesona Building of Tourism Ministry Office on Tuesday night (14/2).
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Pangestu said The Best Achievement award is appreciating florists who had contributed in developing agro tourism of Nusantara flowers. “Agro tourism flower has bright future and it is not only a commodity but also supporting regional tourism…
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Trial of Terror Suspect Umar Patek to Begin Next Week
The alleged mastermind behind Indonesia’s deadliest terrorist attack that killed more than 200 people in Bali a decade ago will likely stand trial next week, a prosecutor said. Umar Patek, 41, could face death by firing squad if convicted of various terror-related charges, including bomb-making, premeditated murder, firearms possession and using false identification, prosecutor Bambang Suharyadi said. His case file has been submitted to the West Jakarta District Court, he said. We expect the trial to begin on February 15.
Prosecutors recommended the court charge Patek with premeditated murder and assembling bombs in attacks on nightclubs in Bali in 2002…
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Kuta Beach Threatened by Erosion
Recent high tides and large waves have accelerated erosion at Kuta Beach, which large quantities of sand washed away, according to officials. Head of the Badung Livestock, Fisheries and Marine Resources Department I Made Badra said that recent tides, exacerbated by big waves, had been the highest in the last five years, and had swept much sand away from the shore. We have to monitor the beach closely. Condition have been bad enough to cause erosion up to five metres from the water’s edge, he said.
Badra said that his department was coordinating with the provincial authorities to take measures…
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Storms Leave Rp5bn Cleanup Bill
The extreme weather that battered Bali in recent weeks is believed to have caused damage worth over Rp5 billion. After high seas in late January and early February, which lead to landslides, power cuts, severe transport delays and several deaths, calmer conditions have returned. Eka Arisanti of the Bali Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said the extreme weather associated with Cyclone Iggy had now passed, with both wind and rainfall decreasing to levels considered typical for the time of year.
However, he warned that generally high rainfall and strong winds could be expected until the end of March. Most areas of…
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Complimentary soft drinks and refreshments are…
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