The Uniques Things of Balinese Batik

The Balinese Batik provides showing another venue the artistic excellence of the Balinese people. Their beautiful designs, inspired by religious mythologies, spread throughout the world. Originally stimulated by Javanese motifs, dominated by wayang and other mythological characters, contemporary batik artists has also experienced artistic development that parallels that of paintings. Modern batik artists express themselves through various subjects, from objects of nature such as birds or fish to daily activities such as cremation ( ngaben ) procession or tourist attractions as well as religious and mythological stories, accompanied by modern interpretation.
Ikat and Double Ikat are two amazing techniques that the Balinese have perfected. A piece of Ikat cloth is woven in such a way that the ink is ‘tied’ in one of the two threads. A Double Ikat recursively repeats this technique both threads contain ink. The ink will bleed to its neihboring area, and the result is a piece of cloth with distinctive, subtle patterns.
Tenganan Village is well known for its superb double ikat work. A good piece of double ikat may take months to complete, and it usually belongs to the family heirloom. Certain patterns, such as the black and white, checkered, double ikat are considered to have protective powers against the evil spirits. Thus, they are used a lot to cover or to dress statues that guard the entrance to a temple or sacred masks like Barong.
Posted by Bewish Bali

Tirta Empul- Place to Purify Yourself

Tirta Empul- Place to Purify Yourself

Bali is a small island that is rich in tourist destinations likes beaches, lakes, and mountains. But do yo know, not only that place you can visit. Bali also presents temples which has a special attraction for you. Temples in Bali generally serves as a place to pray for Hindus people. Several temples in Bali also serves as a place for ‘Melukat’ (ablutions). There are many temples in Bali which has a holy spring that serves as a place for ‘Melukat’. One of the many temples known as a place of ablutions named Tirta Empul Temple.

Yesterday i was visited Tirta Empul Temple. Located in Manukaya Village, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Bali. According to local people, name of Tirta Empul Temple taken from the springs called Tirta Empul which when it defined is a water that gushes from the ground. So Tirta Empul is holy water that gushes out of the ground (holy spring).

To get to the holy spring, first I had to pass through the outside part of the temple. Here there are many statues that decorated by garden of lush tropical plants. In the middle of the garden there are path that lead me to ‘Candi Bentar’, which is the entrance to the temple. After passed the entrance, finally I was arrived at the middle part of the temple.

Here there are rectangular pool which has approximately 30 pieces showers that lined from east to the west with clear water flows from each showers. It made me impatient to showers here. But before I was showers, there are main requirement, I was must used ‘Kamen’ (Balinese Sarong).

I was felt my body is so light and calm after one hour showers. This proves that, in this pool really contained holy water. That’s my little experience while visiting Tirta Empul Temple, and I really want to visit this temple again.
If you want to try the fresh water of tirta empul temple, I recommend you to booking trusted travel agent in Bali, to make your holiday in bali be more easy
Posted by Bewish Bali

Dramatic Love Story of Balinese People

If Europe has a Romeo and Juliet story, Bali has Jayaprana and Layon Sari Story. Jayaprana story is the married couple story who are considered as ideal future in Kalianget Wanekeling Kingdom. But, because Layon Sari so beautiful, the king who ruled when it want to married Layon Sari and attempted to kill Jayaprana.
Jayaprana finally had to die by an evil stratagem of The King who sent him to the Bali northwest and fight with the pirates. On arrival in the Terima Gulf , Jayaparan was killed on the orders of the king by Patih Saunggaling . Even Jayaprana was died, Layon Sari still doesn’t want married with The King. Layon Sari chose to follow her husband's death
Heard a love story about Jayaprana and Layon Sari invited my attention to visited their funeral. Located in Terima Gulf Forest, Sumbre Klampok Gerokgak Village, I need times about 1 hour from Singaraja City.
When visited the Jayaprana Funeral, in addition to recalled the Layon Sari romance and loyalty story, it can inspired back my love story with my wife, family and dear ones.

 

In this place I also visited a temple. To reach the temple, from Jayaprana Funeral location, I need a long and steep ascent, but the surrounding scenery made all my efforts are not futile. The Temple contains glass box featuring Jayaprana and Layonsari sculptures. The calm atmosphere and beautiful scenery around the funeral. I can saw Menjangan Island and even some mountain in Java from this funeral.

Mekepung Schedule 2015

Makepung Schedule 2015

Makepung is the name of a major grand prix in Jembrana Regency, West Bali, which features racing buffalo races. Hundreds of pairs of buffaloes are teamed up together with their jockeys riding the traditional wooden ploughs that are slightly modified for the competition.  If you want to see this unique race, you can see the schedule on this blog.
Makepung Schedule 2015

1. Sunday, 12^th July 2015 Located in DlodBrawah Circuit
2. Sunday, 26^th July 2015 Located in Sanghyang Cerik Circuit, Tuwed Village
3. Sunday, 9^th August 2015 Located in Mertasari (BUPATI CUP )
4. Sunday, 23^th August 2015 Located in Pangkung Dalem Circuit
5. Sunday, 6^th September 2015 Located in Dlodbrawah Circuit
6. Sunday, 20^th September 2015 Located in Awen Circuit
7. Sunday, 4^th October 2015 Located in Mertasari Circuit
8. Sunday, 18^th October 2015 Located in Kaliakah Circuit
9. Sunday, 1^st November 2015 Located in Dlodbrawah Circuit
10. Sunday, 15^th November 2015 Located in Sanghyang Cerik Circuit, Tuwed Village (JEMBRANA CUP)

 

Let’s watch this unique race which just can you see in Jembrana Regency. Don’t let you miss this race full of culture

Taman Ayun Temple

Visited Taman Ayun Temple is one of the joys in my life. Located in Mengwi Village, Badung Regency it need times about 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Taman Ayun in Balinese language, meaning Beautiful Park. I think it is the correct meaning, because when arrived at the parking area I was able to see the beauty of this park. Taman Ayun Temple has a beautiful view. The Charm comes from the pool surrounding temple complex of buildings, which is located on 4 hectares area.
From a distance I saw the pool water looks like a bracelet, so it seems temple building is above the water surface. The beautiful view is more completed with a trees and flowers growed around the temple building.
Taman Ayun temple complex consists of three parts, that are open spaces, the main building, and buildings are reserved for gods and goddesses. In the first part, are used for various religious activities and stage arts, i can enjoy the beautiful arrangement of “Meru”, that is a pagoda with terraced roof typical building temples in Bali. While in the second part, I met building named Bale Pelik decorated by a sculpture, relief, and Nawa Sanga God statue.