14 Aug 2015

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.
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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.

WANT TO SEE TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE TOOLS?


http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Tour/Subak-Tanah-Lot.htm


Museum Subak Bali is a museum of Balinese traditional agriculture tools and old documentation to remind all young generation about Subak Organization which has famous in the world. It is located in Tabanan regency precisely 20 Km west part of Denpasar town. This museum is opened for public and  one of tourist destinations in Tabanan. It is strategically located in Tabanan town and close with other tourist destinations in this regency.

Bali Subak Museum History

Tabanan Regency is one of regencies in Bali which has the largest rice fields, so it is often referred to as the rice barn of Bali. Sanggulan village chosen as the location for this museum because Subak Rijasa in this district in 1979 has reached the National Champion in the intensification program which raised the name of Bali at the national level. Tabanan Regency also have Subak organization more if compared to other districts. Subak Museum development was inspired by the intention of all lovers of Balinese culture. The museum is expected to preserve the Subak as local cultural assets in developing and improving rice production, especially rice paddy fields and traditional irrigation systems. This system is very well known abroad because it has a specific irrigation system. Subak is wet agricultural farmer organizations to get irrigation water from the source.

What to See in Bali Subak Museum ?

Subak museum consists of indoor and outdoor building. Indoor building consists of exhibition stand where we can see a demonstration related to the work of farmers, audio-visual watch on Subak activities in relation to the management of irrigation water, other places as libraries and offices. Agricultural equipment arranged on the tool for opening agricultural land, making irrigation systems, agricultural processing, conservation of plants, harvesting tools, make rice and kitchen appliances. Outdoor building are used for visualization of Subak in miniature form consisting of a pool as a relocation irrigation, a tunnel to drain the water from the pool to the relocation of water. 
Subak museum have functions:
  • As a center of the erudite investigation and documentation
  • As a place of science channeling
  • Cultural acquaintanceship place
  • Medium place to introspect the human being
  • Place of mirroring the human being history
  • Place to enjoy the art and culture object generally
Subak Museum is one of the most interesting museums in Bali where we can learn about the history and development of the organization's unique Balinese Subak irrigation. It is the only museum in Bali to focus on agriculture, provide all information about Bali farm life and all related aspects.
  
Subak Museum presents a film that illustrates the handling of agricultural land. This process consists of a range of activities, from meeting members of  Subak to set rules for processing the soil to express gratitude to God for a good harvest. The museum also shows various ceremonies commonly performed at various stages of the cultivation cycle. There is also a miniature kitchen with equipment used to cook rice, the traditional home of compounds scale models are built based on ancient architectural science Asta Kosali Kosali.


Subak Museum not just gives complete information on Subak but also provides an image on how deeply rice farming intertwines inextricably with daily life of Balinese as well as with Balinese culture and religion.

13 Aug 2015

Telaga Waja, good place for Rafting



Telaga Waja located in the Muncan village Karangasem,can be reached in approximately 1.5 hours drive from Denpasar.
Telaga Waja River is almost 16 kilometers in length, the tipped at the foot of Mount Agung. The plot is winding and full of rapids make this river suitable for rafting.

Telaga Waja River offers the thrill of adventure from the first row. The flow of the river will take you explore exotic natural setting. You will pass through natural tropical forests .Telaga Waja offers great views and a challenging natural instinct of adventure for everyone.
Telaga Waja river water is very clear. Stream rushing river with many rapids which is nearly 5 m and challenging. Compared Ayung River, Telaga Waja has a very challenging hurdle. Towering waterfalls and rocks as obstacles, making the Telaga Waja river really be a challenging and exciting rafting place.
Telaga Waja River is one of the very popular rafting place in Bali. The attractiveness of the Telaga Waja is beautiful natural charm with panoramic terraces paddy fields, also views of Mount Agung on the north side can be seen from Telaga Waja.