SECRET GEM IN WEST AND NORTH BALI

Bali as one of the tourist destination in the world still have place nature place that not so much tourist come to visit this area.

1. MUNDUK
 
Bali is not just beaches and blue skies. Munduk is another pretty place located on the island of Bali which was built as a resort town since the Dutch colonial era. Munduk is located in the northwest of Bedugul, located at an altitude of 800 meters, on a hill and surrounded by coffee plantations, lakes and waterfalls. Once you stay here you can enjoy a variety of exciting activities. Explore Munduk and you can find waterfalls Tanah Barak and Melanting , see coffee plantations, to enjoy organic food.


2. BATUKARU TEMPLE

Batukaru mountain is the second highest mountain in the island of Bali, and Pura Batukaru also named as a second sacred place . In this temple we really feel the spiritual atmosphere. Located in the middle of the forest where some birds can fly without fear of arrest. This Batukaru temple complete with Meru as the symbol of a mountain and a lake as a symbol of ocean.

3. JATILUWIH

Jatiluwih is one of the best secrets place of Bali. Recognized as one of the UNESCO cultural heritage, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is very impressive. Tri Karana philosophy that values harmony between human, nature and god, is the main basic of the water control system and preserve nature

4. MENJANGAN ISLAND

Surrounded by unspoilt white sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs, and enchanting underwater, environment Menjangan Island is a perfect definition of what natural beauty is all about. Located about 10Km North West off the shore of Bali’s mainland, the small island of Menjangan forms part of the West Bali National Park Conservation Area. The word "Menjangan" in the Javanese language means "Deer".
This small island is actually where diving first started seriously on Bali back in about 1978 under the sponsorship of the Indonesian Navy, when it arranged a get-together of the country’s main diving clubs -Possi, Ganesha, Nusantara, and Trisakti. That get-together led to Menjangan establishing itself as the premier international dive location in Bali and many of the attendees went on to become the pioneers of commercial dive operations across Indonesia.



5. TWIN LAKES, BUYAN AND TAMBLINGAN 

 
Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan, separated by a rainforest-covered hill, are known as the Twin Lakes. This sight is a great overview of the volcanic heart of Bali. Volcanoes have created and shaped this island, creating volcanic cones and lakes, and producing rich soils enabling a lush forest to grow. Lake Buyan (on the left here) is Bali’s second biggest lake, after Lake Batur.
Coming from the southern developed areas of Sanur, Denpasar or Kuta, here we realize what Bali really is about. Grand Nature, like about the whole Indonesian Archipelago. It was a choice of the authorities to dedicate the south of the island to cities and large scale tourism, and leave the rest of the island less urbanized.

Delicious Balinese Foods that You Must Taste

Bali is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world that have many international restaurant and café. Mostly all visitors just remember name of restaurant instead of foods. Bali actually has many traditional foods, that you can taste while you spend your holiday this beautiful island.

1. Betutu

Betutu is a Balinese dish of steamed or roasted chicken or duck. This highly seasoned and spiced dish is a popular dish in Bali . An even spicier version is available using extra-spicy sauce made from uncooked (raw) onion slices mixed with red chili peppers and coconut oil.
This traditional dish is very popular nowadays. It can be found in the menu of luxury hotels or restaurants in Bali. It takes at least 24 hours to cook. Many travelers from other regions of Indonesia brought Betutu dishes as Balinese-gift for their families. This dish is also popular among tourists who travel to Bali.
In Bali, betutu's tastes and ways of cooking are different according to regions;

• Klungkung’s betutu chicken is stuffed with cooking-spices.
• Gianyar’s betutu is cooked with plantain leaf wrapping.
• Gilimanuk’s betutu is also very popular with its hot and spicy flavors such as garlic, onion, red chili peppers, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and coconut oil.

2. Babi Guling (Balinese Suckling Pig)

 
Babi Guling is a traditional Balinese roasted pig, one of Bali’s most famed dishes
It's delicious and you should definitely try all of the different parts of it.
It's easy to get one anywhere in Bali!

But how about MAKING your own Bali Guling?
This would be a truly unique experience! You can do it real Balinese style, with catching the pig yourself at the sty, killing it and cleaning it.The pig is stuffed and infused with a spicy concoction typically involving turmeric, coriander seeds, lemongrass, black pepper and garlic, and traditionally spit-roasted. The process is very traditional, but the final food is completely safe to eat, since the pig is roasted. It's impossible to eat the whole pig at one time, even with several people. It will come with Rice topped with suckling pig skin, grilled sausage, grilled pork, and deep-fried pork

3. Bubur Mengguh (Mengguh Porridge)

This savory porridge originally from Buleleng - North Bali. Instead of consumed as breakfast, this porridge is usually consumed during ritual process or traditional Balinese ceremony. Bubur Mengguh is made out of rice and coconut milk. You may sprinkle some shredded chicken on top, then finally drizzled with thick chicken gravy. As for the vegetables, Balinese people usually add some special Balinese urap vegetables. In addition to its delicious taste, the urap vegetables also bring some variations like some sort of a crunchy experience.

4. Serombotan

Serombotan is a traditional vegetable from Klungkung Regency, and it is a traditional food made by mix of vegetables like  sprouts, beans, spinach, kale, green beans, and eggplant. In order to add a little bit of sensation on the dish, we may add peanuts such as red beans, green beans, black beans, and ground peanuts. Serombotan earned its delicious taste from the three traditional ‘sambal’ recipes like Sambal Nyuh, peanut sauce, and Unyah Sere Limo which perfect for spicy lovers.

5. Nasi Jinggo

 Bali’s culinary scene was enriched with the arrival of nasi jinggo. Packed in fresh green banana leaf, nasi jinggo is a kind of grab and go meal. Inside the small package is a little portion of warm rice and a pinch of several types of cooking, such as pulled chicken, fried noodles, fried peanut, sauté vegetables, and fried shredded coconut, generally known in Bali as saur and last, but not least, a pinch of very hot sambal (chili condiment).

6. Lawar

Lawar is a dish created from a mixture of vegetables, coconut and minced meat mixed with rich herbs and spices, originating from Bali, Indonesia.  Some types of lawar usually add the meat blood mixed with spices to add taste. Lawar spoils easily should be consumed immediately; it is usually good for half a day before going bad.
Lawar is named according to its ingredients, for example lawar mixed with pork is called lawar babi (pork lawar). Lawar which uses young jackfruit is called lawar nangka. Sometimes lawar is named according to its color: lawar merah (red lawar) and lawar putih (white lawar)

7. Nasi Tepeng

Nasi Tepeng is a typical food that comes from Gianyar, food cooked with a complete mix of spices and spicy pepper makes itself felt on the tongue. Coupled with vegetables such as beans, red beans, young jackfruit, eggplant, Moringa leaves, and shredded coconut makes it increasingly wants to be tasted.
In the presentation was also made with typical and even culinary made from rice, but formulated in a different way will result in new flavors and it will have its own flavor that is addictive.

8. Satay Plecing

Satay Plecing is one of the unique traditional foods in Bali made by all kinds of meat from pork, chicken or fish which then drizzled with water spinach sauce, instead of just peanut sauce. The sauce itself is being rendered with some other spices and condiments like cayenne pepper, salt, shrimp paste, tomatoes, and sometimes a trickle of lime. The taste could as well be very complicated to some, but we assure you that it has that kind of savor that you will unlikely found in any dishes.

9. Satay Lilit

Satay Lilit is made from the mincing meat mixed with condiments and roasting process. The result? A mix of heavenly taste along with the exciting fragrant from the lemongrass stick. Yes, instead of using common stick in any type of satay, Satay Lilit used the lemongrass stick. As we mentioned earlier, satay lilit used fish (seafood). Of course you can also use pork or chicken, but the authentic one uses the fish (fillet) with prawn mix.

It is recommended foods to eat in Bali when you got holidays in Island of Paradise. If you want to taste one of 9 Balinese Foods above in Bali or you want to taste all of it, you just need to book your trip through a reliable travel agency.

Ancient Village Tenganan that has been famous in the world

Tenganan Village is a traditional village in the Bali Island. Located in Manggis district, Karangasem Regency in the east part of Bali. Tenganan Village is one of three Bali Aga Village in Bali, such as Trunyan and Sembiran Village. The meaning of Bali Aga village is a village that still retains a lifestyle of community governance refers to the rules of the inherited traditional village from their ancestors. The buildings, building layout arrangement, until the location of the temple made by following the rules of customary hereditary maintained.

According to some versions of historical records, the word of Tenganan comes from the word “middle” or “ngatengahang” which means “to move into deeper region”. The word is associated with the movement of the village people from the seaside to the residential area in the middle of the hills, that are west hill (Bukit Kauh) and east hill (Bukit Kangin). But, some people say the people of Tenganan came from Peneges Village, Gianyar. According to the folklore, King Bedahulu had lost one of his horses and the people look to the east. The horse founded was dead by Ki Patih Tunjung Biru, a confidant of the king. For his loyalty Ki Patih Tunjung Biru get the authority to regulate areas that have the scent of the horse carrion. Ki Patih Tunjung Biru get area because he cut the horse carcass and spread it as far as he could do. That’s the origin of Tenganan Village.

In generally, people in Tenganan Village work as farmers, but some people are making various handicrafts. Some craft from Tenganan Village is typical of woven bamboo, carvings, paintings on palm, etc. In the village you can see the unique buildings and the young craftsmen who writing in ‘lontar’. From the first, Tenganan Village has been recognized for expertise in weaving, named gringsing cloth. How to make this gringsing fabric called double ikat technique. The technique is the only one in Indonesia and the resulting fabric known up to foreign countries.

    
 

It is recommended place to visit in Bali when you got holidays to come to Bali where you just book your trip through a reliable travel agents. I believe your trip will be awesome and great experience.

Jazz Market by the Sea 2015

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Jazz Market by the Sea 2015 : Celebrating Indonesia's Heritage 'Jazz Market by the Sea' is an annual community based event comprising of colorful music combined with market feel environment and cultural activities. Proud to be Indonesian, our objective is to promote growing Indonesian talents with a special emphasis on creative collaborations and improvisations of traditional Indonesian and jazzy music. Inspired by traditional Balinese market; pasar seni, the Market highlights where the action of community centers around. It is in this hustle and bustle where people can have insight into real culture. Around 80 unique stalls from: food and beverage, fashion, art and crafts. The event is held to create awareness about preserving Indonesia's natural heritage. JAZZ MARKET BY THE SEA 2015 is set for 14th - 16th August at TAMAN BHAGAWAN, BALI Celebrating Indonesia’s Heritage Colours Have Fun and Get Inspired at Jazz Market by The Sea, 14-16 Aug 2015 Aug 2015, Nusa Dua – The most inspiring festival in Bali will arrive sooner than you think! The 5th Jazz Market by The Sea once more bringing inspiration throughout music, art, culture and traditions. With this year’s theme, Indonesian Festivities and Culinary Journey, the three day event will also feature excitement of the culinary treasure from the archipelago. Preserving Indonesian culinary art, ACMI (Aku Cinta Masakan Indonesia) an association which consist of ambassadors of Indonesian traditional culinary, Indonesian chefs inlcuding William Wongso, Rahung Nasution and culinary enthusiast will gather and hold culinary sharing and food tastings! Most of the workshops start at about 3PM on 14-16 Aug 2015, Culinary Sharing and Paon Jamu Showcase will be held on 15 Aug 2015, special on 16 Aug 2015 ACMI Sunday Dinner in the evening. Food stalls set by high quality tenants such as Ayodya Resort, Sushi Tei, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, TAO – Ramada Resort, Flapjaks, The Holy Crab, Benkai – Grand Nikko, Eat Me Snack Haus, and many more; while Kaki Lima Stalls serving Indonesian traditional snacks. More fascinating scene full of knick knacks handycrafts, colorful jewelry, nature and recycle products, gorgeous clothings and bags, and some of the cutest decoration you will see are presented by Republic of Plants, Blue Waters, Seven Barber, Pepito, Bambu Silver, The Wedding Shop and more. The market sets with reasonalbe yet affordable price, never feel like you are getting ripped off in the festival! While ladies enjoy shopping, getting their nails done and a foot rub, kids can have fun in the Children’s Area. Settling on spacious lush grass, in front of Paon Restaurant, kids will be busy petting animmals at out festival zoo, enjoy trampoline, fun games, cracker eating competition, marble run competition and more traditional competitions. Sparkle with laughter, this corner is full of exuberant vibes, making it a perfect family day out. At the main music stage Tohpati Bertiga, Raisa and Kunto Aji will certainly light up the night. More music talents coming from all over Indonesia such as Voice of Krishna, Kontemporer Perkusi, Bali Gitar Club, Rampak Kendang, Bagus Mazasupa, Vagabond, Sound of Mine, Rio Sidik, Nita Aartsen Trio, Balawan, Dialog Dini Hari, Sapta Rare and many more, presenting colorful music vibes from fascinating types of instrument. With these line ups, every corner of Taman Bhagawan will be livened with excitement and festivity as we celebrate Indonesia independence long weekend!

SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL, 26 - 30 AUGUST 2015

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

SANURUN

The First Sanur Run has been held as the improvement of the last year Fun Run, it will divided into 3 catagories such as Kids Dash (1.5km), 5k Fun Run, and 10k Pro. A promotion of Sanur is done through the Sanur Run

SANUR KREATIF EXPO

The development of Sanur Kreatif Expo from the original bazaar is the form of Sanur's interest on development of local creative based SMEs and how to bring the new market segment which is the creative young entrepreneur market segment

SANUR KITE FESTIVAL

Preservation of local kite art, where this year the competition will be joined by 1.500 participants from all over Bali, to be held on 28 and 30 August 2015 at Mertasari beach. For the first time the Sanur Kite Festival will incorporate International Kite Festival followed by 15 States on August 28 at Mertasari beach

FISHING TOURNAMENT

This year, we are going to introduce the traditional fishing techniuqe through the traditional trincik fishing tournament

Indonesia Independence Day 2015

When does Indonesia celebrate its Independence Day?
On August 17, 1945, Indonesia declared its independence from Netherlands. This declaration of independence was met with vehement opposition from the Dutch rulers, and was followed by four years of unrest and diplomatic meetings. Finally, in 1949, the Dutch officially recognized the independence of

Indonesia but it was not until 2005 that Dutch accepted August 17 1945, as Indonesia's official date of independence.

How is the Indonesian Independence Day celebrated?
 
In Indonesia, Hari Merdeka or Independence Day is a day filled with festivities and celebrations. The preparations for Hari Merdeka begin well in advance. This tim of the year all of Indonesia seems to be draped in red and white, the colors of its flag.

In the run up to the celebrations, malls and the fences around the presidential building is adorned with red and white buntings. The city of Jakarta wears an air of festivity and the area between Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman is done up with unique decorations that reflect the spirit of independence. Neighborhood associations arrange kerja bakti or community service which includes cleaning the residential areas. The residents are also requested host flags for a set duration of time. Finally, on the eve of Independence Day, the President delivers addresses the nation.

These preparations culminate into the grand celebrations of the Independence Day that usually begins with flag hoisting ceremony in the presidential place. High school students chosen from across the country for their marching skills, put up a colorful show while the Indonesianflag hoisted. This is followed by parades and fun-filled activities for the public. These include as Krupuk (shrimp chips) eating, bike decorating, and cooking contests. One of the popular games played on this day is Panjat Pinang in which participants climb the greased trunk Areca palm tree.
                  

What significance does the Independence Day hold in Indonesian history? 
 
The arrival of Dutch in Indonesia can be traced back to the establishment of Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602. In 1800, after the bankruptcy of VOC, Netherlands established Dutch East Indies - the colony that became present day Indonesia after the World War II. Indonesia remained under Dutch control until World War II, when the Japanese invaded it and overran the Dutch forces. The Japanese ruled this archipelago from March 1942 until the end of war in 1945. After the surrender of the Japanese, Indonesian nationalist leader, Sukarno, declared independence on August 17, 1945. Sukarno became the first president of Indonesia.

The Dutch, however, did not accept this declaration of independence. What followed was Indonesian National Revolution, an armed and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and Dutch Empire. The revolution came to an end in 1949, when Netherlands recognized Indonesian independence. The Independence Day of Indonesia marks the occasion when the country declared its freedom from foreign rule.

What does the Indonesian flag represent?
The national flag of Indonesia, also known as Sang Saka Merah-Putih was proudly unveiled on August 17, 1945. It is based on the banner of 13th Majapahit Empire in East Java. The design of the flag has remained same since its independence. The flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal size; the top strip is red, and the bottom one is white. The colors of the flag have special significance for the history and people of Indonesia. While red represents courage, white epitomizes purity.

Who wrote the national anthem of Indonesia?
The national anthem of Indonesia, Indonesia Raya, was composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman. It was introduced for the first time on October 28, 1928, in the Second Indonesian Youth Congress in Batavia, or present day Jakarta. It was adopted as the national anthem in 1945.