In Bali, there is a festival in which the souls out in the moonlight, every night. Even here, the funeral into a celebration of tradition. Gentle breeze from the blue sea will make your dream vacation becomes more complete. Bali, an island which became a haven for the gods, is the perfect destination for your holiday. You can enjoy this paradise with your family or your colleagues. Bali offers something of interest to everyone. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping place that is rich in relics of the past. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved the unique Hindu culture in the face of progress. This is still reflected in everyday life, and can be seen in various religious ceremonies, festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. Some of the beaches being the best surfing spots in the world can be found on the coast of the western side of the island, while the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with a calm sea and beautiful white sandy beaches.
Bali Island is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands along the 153 km and 112 km wide approximately 3.2 km from the island of Java. Astronomically,
Bali is located at 8 ° 25'23 "south latitude and 115 ° 14'55" East
Longitude tropical climate that makes it like the rest of Indonesia.Mount Agung is the highest point in Bali as high as 3148 m. The volcano last erupted in March 1963. Mount Batur is also one of the mountains in Bali. Around 30,000 years ago, Mount Batur erupted and produced a terrible disaster on earth. Unlike in the north, the southern part of Bali is irrigated lowland rivers.Based
on the relief and topography, in the middle of the island of Bali lies
the mountains that extends from west to east and between these
mountains are volcanic cluster is Mount Batur and Mount Agung and the
mountains are not volcanoes, namely Mount Merbuk, Mount Patas, and
Mount Seraya. The
existence of these mountains cause by Geographic Area Bali is divided
into 2 (two) parts that are not the same, namely North Bali with a
narrow lowland and less sloping, and South Bali with a broad lowland and
sloping. Bali
slope consists of flat land (0-2%) covering 122,652 ha, undulating
land (2-15%) covering 118,339 ha, steep land (15-40%) and an area of
190 486 ha of land is very steep (> 40%) area of 132,189 ha. Province of Bali has 4 (four) lakes located in mountainous areas, the Lake Beratan, Buyan, and Lake Batur Tamblingan.The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Other
important places are Ubud as art center located in Gianyar regency,
while Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are some places where
tourism, both beach and the resort.The total area of Bali Province is 5636.66 km2 or 0.29% of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Administratively, Bali is divided into 9 districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / wards.
Bali is famous for its
diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture,
woodcarving, handcrafts, and performing arts. Balinese percussion
orchestra music, known asgamelan, is highly developed and varied.
Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as
theRamayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Pendet dance including
the famous Bali, Legong, line, mask, barong, keybargong and Kecak
(monkey dance). Bali offers one mostdiverse culture and innovative
performing arts in the world, with paid performances at thousands of
temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.
Kaja and kelod
equivalent of the North and South Bali, which refers to the orientation
of the island'slargest mountain Gunung Agung (kaja), and the sea
(kelod). In addition to spatial orientation, kaja and kelodhave
connotation of good and evil gods and ancestors are believed to live on
the mountain whereas demonslive at sea. Buildings such as temples and
residential homes are spatially oriented by having the most sacred
spaces closest to the mountain and the unclean places nearest to the
equivalent kelod sea. Kaja and North and South Bali, which refers to the
orientation of the islands' mountain slargest Mount Agung (kaja ), and
sea (kelod). In addition to spatial orientation, kaja and kelodhave
connotation of good and evil gods and ancestors are believed to live on
the mountain whereas demonslive at sea. Buildings such as temples and
residential homes are spatially oriented by having the most sacred
spaces closest to the mountain and the unclean places nearest to the
sea.
The Balinese eat with their right hand as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinesedo not submit or receive things with their left hand and would not wave at anyone with their left hand. The Balinese eat with their right hand as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinesedo not submit or receive things with their left hand and would not wave at anyone with their left hand.
Bali goes under many names. Some call is the 'island of the gods', others Shangri-La. The 'last paradise', the 'dawn of the world' and the 'center of the universe' are yet more names for the tropical island is absolutely beautiful inhabited by peoplewho are very artistic that has created a dynamic society with unique arts and ceremonies.Bali is small, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most populous and influential of all the islands, and Lombok, one of the island is quiet and a bit slow paced. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own.It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has its own uniqueness. Bali is small, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most populous and influential of all the islands, andLombok, one of the island is quiet and a bit slow paced. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own.It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has its own uniqueness.
Lying just south of the equator 8o, Bali can boast a tropical climate with twoseasons a year and an average temperature of around 28o Celsius. It has a wide range of different environments and activities for tourists, many of whichare covered in the homepage.
Economics and culture, Bali is one of the most important islands of Indonesia. Rice
is grown on irrigated, terraced hillsides; crops include sugar cane, coffee,copra, tobacco, fruits and vegetables. Cows and pigs are also raised. The Balinese are skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in object creationtortoise and gold metal, silver and others. The Balinese are known for their traditional dances, typical gamelan music and their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver threads, Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing.
Bali of today is one of the twenty-six provinces of the Republic of Indonesia, divided administratively betweeneight districts that take their names and boundaries from the island's old Hindu kingdoms.
Ubud is a resting place in the district of Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.
Ubud particularly popular among foreign tourists because the location is situated between the fields and forests located between the ravines of the mountain which makes a very beautiful nature. In addition Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. Ubud pulse of public life can not be separated from art. Here too there are many art galleries, as well as the arena of music and dance performances are held every night alternately in all directions village.
Already since the 1930s, Ubud is famous among Western tourists. At that time the German painter; Walter Spies and Dutch painters; Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They are assisted by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, from Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud.
Rudana Museum is an art museum located in Ubud, Bali, which was founded by Nyoman Rudana, a collector of paintings who also sits as a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) representing the Province of Bali periods 2004, 2009 and inaugurated by President Soeharto on 26 December 1995. This museum save more than 400 pieces of painting and sculpture works of the artists, both from Bali, Indonesia outside Bali artists as well as works by foreign artists who made Bali as a place to work. Being in one complex, stands Rudana Fine Art Gallery, which was founded in 1978 and is the forerunner to the establishment Rudana.
Is a first fine art museum, which is managed by the private sector, in Bali. Initiated by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and foreign artists who settled in Ubud, Rudolf Bonnet. Standing on January 31, 1956 under the auspices of the Foundation Ratna Warta, and officially opened by the Minister of Education and Culture, Muhammad Yamin.
In this museum you can enjoy art development in Ubud, either painting or sculpture. Some of the works of foreign artists who worked in Ubud such as: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smit and local maestros like I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made and others. Including works of art during the Pita Maha.
Puri Agung Ubud Krisnakusuma located right in the heart of Ubud. Ubud is the administrative center of the kingdom in ancient times, as well as a center of art, culture and customs, which was held in right in front of the castle. Puri Ubud still has a spatial and building preserved as the original. On the front page, after the gate, there is an area called the rack Saji. Here are held once a week performances, for tourists. And every day, implemented gamelan rehearsal of the musical arts groups in Ubud. All activities thicken the atmosphere of Ubud art as an art-minded village.
CULTURE OF BALI
Kaja and kelod
equivalent of the North and South Bali, which refers to the orientation
of the island'slargest mountain Gunung Agung (kaja), and the sea
(kelod). In addition to spatial orientation, kaja and kelodhave
connotation of good and evil gods and ancestors are believed to live on
the mountain whereas demonslive at sea. Buildings such as temples and
residential homes are spatially oriented by having the most sacred
spaces closest to the mountain and the unclean places nearest to the
equivalent kelod sea. Kaja and North and South Bali, which refers to the
orientation of the islands' mountain slargest Mount Agung (kaja ), and
sea (kelod). In addition to spatial orientation, kaja and kelodhave
connotation of good and evil gods and ancestors are believed to live on
the mountain whereas demonslive at sea. Buildings such as temples and
residential homes are spatially oriented by having the most sacred
spaces closest to the mountain and the unclean places nearest to the
sea.The Balinese eat with their right hand as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinesedo not submit or receive things with their left hand and would not wave at anyone with their left hand. The Balinese eat with their right hand as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinesedo not submit or receive things with their left hand and would not wave at anyone with their left hand.
Lying just south of the equator 8o, Bali can boast a tropical climate with twoseasons a year and an average temperature of around 28o Celsius. It has a wide range of different environments and activities for tourists, many of whichare covered in the homepage.
Economics and culture, Bali is one of the most important islands of Indonesia. Rice
is grown on irrigated, terraced hillsides; crops include sugar cane, coffee,copra, tobacco, fruits and vegetables. Cows and pigs are also raised. The Balinese are skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in object creationtortoise and gold metal, silver and others. The Balinese are known for their traditional dances, typical gamelan music and their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver threads, Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing.
Bali of today is one of the twenty-six provinces of the Republic of Indonesia, divided administratively betweeneight districts that take their names and boundaries from the island's old Hindu kingdoms.
About Ubud
Ubud particularly popular among foreign tourists because the location is situated between the fields and forests located between the ravines of the mountain which makes a very beautiful nature. In addition Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. Ubud pulse of public life can not be separated from art. Here too there are many art galleries, as well as the arena of music and dance performances are held every night alternately in all directions village.
Already since the 1930s, Ubud is famous among Western tourists. At that time the German painter; Walter Spies and Dutch painters; Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They are assisted by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, from Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud.
Tourist Area
Musium Rudana and Rudana Fine Art Gaellery
Museum Puri Lukisan
In this museum you can enjoy art development in Ubud, either painting or sculpture. Some of the works of foreign artists who worked in Ubud such as: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smit and local maestros like I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made and others. Including works of art during the Pita Maha.
Puri Agung Ubud