Is Bali is Indonesia ???

           Who is not familiar with Bali, the island with an abundance of sights of interest such as beaches, culture, art, and so became the allure of domestic and international tourists. But as more terkenalya Bali Bali to cause more famous than Indonesia. Indonesia is sometimes made people annoyed with tourists question "Is Bali is Indonesia?" Some have asked, "This is Bali,where is Indonesia ?"
Bali is one of the world's premier tourist destination. How a small province with a population of 3.34 million to be very attractive for international travel? Many provinces in Indonesia believe that they are more exotic than Bali, but it can not be beat  in attracting visitors, because most of the province can only offer the natural beauty of their province, meanwhile, Bali already has all that and was more than just having a wealth of geographical only.
           Bali is part of Indonesia. Indonesia is an archipelago country, has hundreds of islands that has a beauty and one of which is to compete in the Bali International. Bali has several tourist sites idol. Kuta beach one of them, who does not know this beach. Beach which presents all the desirable tourist like serfing arena, volleyball beach, beautiful sunset, and so forth. Besides beaches, there are hundreds of tourist destinations in Bali. Tourists come to Bali also like to know the indigenous culture such as folk traditions, ceremonies, dances, and so that no other tourist destination in the world.
Maybe because it was too famous Bali, to the tourists do not know that Bali is part of the country Indnesia. As citizens of Indonesia are wise, we should maintain cultural authenticity, and maintain the natural beauty. In addition, the need to develop other provinces that have the potential to be one destination of foreign tourists.

by: Agung et.,al

The Sanur Beach

The Sanur beach is a place famous tourist resort island of Bali. This place is located just east of the city of Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur is located in the municipality of Denpasar.

Because it has a fairly calm waves, the Sanur beach can not be used to surf like Kuta Beach. Not far off there is also the location of Sanur beach diving and snorkeling. Because the condition is a friendly, dive sites can be used by divers of all skill levels.

Sanur beach is also known as the Sunrise beach (Sunrise Beach) as opposed to Kuta Beach.Because of its location on the island east of Bali, the Bali beach is a perfect location for enjoying the sunrise or the sun rises. It makes it more interesting sights, there is even a segment on Sanur beach is a beach called Sunrise because the scenery is very beautiful sunrise when viewed from there.

Along the coast of Bali is a fitting place to see sunrise. Especially now built a sort of sanderan containing tiny cottages that could be a place to sit around waiting for sunrise. In addition, the waves on the beach is relatively quiet so it is suitable for beach recreation scene kids harmless.

In addition, visitors can see the sun rises with a swim at the beach. Much of this coastal region has an exotic white sand. Equipped with shade trees, visitors can sit and enjoy the spring rolls or grilled corn sold many street vendors.

Sights along the coast of Bali is now equipped with a supporting tour, such as hotels, restaurants or small cafes and art shops. One of the oldest hotels in Bali are built on this beach. The hotel is named Ina Grand Bali Beach is located right on the beach. In addition, the coastline is also constructed such a pedestrian area that is often used as a jogging track for tourists or locals. The line was stretched to the south across the beach Shindu, coral beaches to Semawang so tourists can enjoy the beach at the same time exercising in the morning.

By; Martha et.,al

Tanah Lot

Tanah lot is one of the popular places in Bali. In Balinese language Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the sea”. Tanah lot is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The Tanah Lot temple, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods.

Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. The story goes that during his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island with beautiful setting and rested. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.

Tanah Lot is located in sub-province of Tabanan, precisely in countryside of Beraban, district of Kediri, sub-province of Tabanan. Tanah Lot tourist attraction visited by one million of domestic and foreign tourist every year, so that Tanah Lot becoming one of the tourism icon in Bali. All of that thing because of Tanah Lot have different characteristic with the other, that is, looks like a floating one if the tide is high but when tide is low, people can walk to the temple. Because of erosion many caves, which are inhabited by sea snakes, are formed. People cannot disturb these snakes because according to the belief, they belong to the God in the temple.

Tanah Lot area:

Apart from Tabanan ± 13 km
Apart from Denpasar is about ± 20 km
Wide : 202.830 m²
Circle : 2.509 m
North : Rice Field
East : Bali Nirvana Resort
South : Indian Ocean
West : Indian Ocean and River of Kutikan.

With wide of area 25.000 m2, providing open podium that is very wide with capacities 5000 chair of banquet, Domestic Art Stage 1000 chair, Hall Indoor 300 chair of banquet and 9000 venue exhibition and convention outdoor with 20 m2 x 50 m2 indoor tend. With a large area, Tanah Lot has many facilities where the tourists can use it. Such as:

1.      Wide of parking area of Tanah Lot tourist attraction : 16.393,244 m2.

2.      Toilet :15

3.      Restaurant : 4

4.      Hotel : 1

5.      Art shop : 271

6.      Information Centre : 4

7.      Hygiene facilities :
- Basket Trash : 44
- Trash Container : 3
- Garbage Cart : 5

-    Transfer Depo Building : 1

8.      Security facilities :
- Pecalang (officer who coming from countryside of Beraban)
- Police Station
- Security Check Officer
- Life Guard Officer
- CCTV camera
- Mirror Detector
- Metal Detector
- Life Jacket
- Terpedo Boys 

Many events in Tanah Lot, like religious ceremony. This is event calendar on June, the month when we got tour program in Bali.

1.      June 4^th.

Purnama Sadha, full moon in Bali, it always be a special day for ceremonies and festivities.

2.      June 5^th.

Anggara Kasih Dukut,   also known as Anggara Kliwon, is a reocccuring, auspicious cleansing day for the mind of the individual family members and for the physical world and all creatures that inhabit it.

3.      June 10^th.

Kajeng Kliwon Pemelastali,  is a reoccurring auspicious day for cleansing the mind and the direct environment of the house compound of negativity.

4.      June 16^th.

Saraswati, Balinese in Tanah Lot celebrates the Saraswati holiday, a sacred day for knowledge. Every school and school temples in Tanah Lot is decorated lavishly, offices are also decorated the shrines that is usually located on the northeast corner of the offices complex.

5.      June 17^th.

Banyu Pinaruh,  The day after Saraswati Day is Banyu Pinaruh day. "Banyu" means water and "Pinaruh" mean wisdom. In other words, we must have wisdom which always flows like water and which is useful for human kind.

6.      June 17^th.

Isra Mi'raj, Today across the archipelago of Indonesia is a Muslim holiday to commemorate the ‘Enlightenment Day’ of the Prophet Mohammed. In the Islamic tradition, the Isra and Mi’raj are the two parts of a journey that Muhammad took in one night of the year 1 BH (621 CE).

7.      June 18^th.

Soma Ribek, Two days after Saraswati Day, on Soma (or Monday), Pon, Wuku Sinta, is Soma Ribek day.

8.      June 19^th.

Sabuh Mas, Three days after Saraswati Day, on Anggara (or Tuesday), Wage, Wuku Sinta, is Sabuh Mas day.

9.      June 19^th.

Tilem Sadha,  On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.

10.  June 20^th.

Pagerwesi,  Four days after Saraswati Day, on Buda (or Wednesday), Kliwon, Wuku Sinta, is Pagerwesi day.

11.  June 25^th.

12.  Kajeng Kliwon Enyitan, Kajeng Kliwon is the day that has these two influences at the same time.

13.  June 30^th.

Tumpek Landep,  Taking place on the Saturday of Landep in the second week of the Pakuwon, Tumpek Landep is a day of offerings to the weapons of war in Bali.




By: Risty et.,al

Bedugul

Bedugul is one of more interesting places in Bali with beautiful nature and it’s lake. Located on plateau of Bali make this location have a cool and fresh air. Bedugul is part of Tabanan Regency and located about 70 km or 2,5 hours drive from Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport. One of icon in Bedugul  is a famous Bali Hindu Temple  which is believed as  a shrine to the Sang Hyang Goddess Danu as a giver of fertility. It name’s ULUN DANU TEMPLE. It is in Beratan lake. It located in the village of Candi Kuning,Baturiti distric,Tabanan

Beratan lake is one of the attraction at bedugul which unfortunately to miss. There are many traditional boats stndbye at the lakesides which is used by fisherman and found local people are fishing to add the beauty of this place. The visitors can enjoy a relaxing time with a walk, or rent a boat to the tample. The beautiful panorama of Beratan lake and mountain as a backdrop view. When the water on the lake is going up, the temple will look like adrift above the water because it is surronded by waters.

In the Bedugul area there are also shopping center. We can buy fruit or vegetable in traditional fruit & vegetable market. It is sell the fresh vegetable and fruit that is very famous and many visited by tourist. It is one of the tourist destination in Bali presenting unique local community activities by serving the agricultural product like fresh vegetable,fruit,corn,peanut, union, tomato and so on. 

By: Anita et.,al