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Temple anniversary celebration at:
- Pura Banua Kawon, Besakih village, district of Rendang, Karangasem regency
- Pura Dalem Suci, Dukuh village, district of Sidenian, Karangasem regency
- Pura Puseh Bale Agung, Ubung Kupang village, district of Penebel, Tabanan Regency
- Pura Batu Madeg, Besakih Temple Complex, Karangasem regency
- Pura Penataran Agung Penatih, Penatih village, East of Denpasar

February 07, 2007
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
- Pura Puseh and Pura Desa, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Mrajan Agung, Batuyang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
- Pura Maspahit, Sesetan village, South of Denpasar
- Pura Pasek Kubayan, Wongaya Gde village, district of Penebel, Tabanan regency

February 17, 2007
Tumpek Uye or Tumpek Kandang day, when blessing ceremony is given to cattle or livestock at every for good growth and product, Throughout Bali.

Temple anniversary celebrations at:
- Pura Puseh and Pura Desa, Downtown of Gianyar
- Pura Luhur Dalem Segening, Kediri village, Tabanan regency

February 21, 2007
Temple anniversary celebration at:
- Pura Dalem Tarukan, Cemenggaon village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
- Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut, Pejeng Kaja village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency

February 27, 2007
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura Bukitbuluh, Gunaksa village district of Dawan, Klungkung regency
- Pura Tirta Sudamala, Bebalang village, Bangli regency
- Pura Dalem, Benawah village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Dalem, Bitra village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Pagan village, downtown of Denpasar
- Pura Tengkulak, Tulikup village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Dalem, Banyuning Timur village, Buleleng regency

February 28, 2007
Temple anniversary celebration at:
- Pura Rambut Siwi, Yeh embang village, Jemrana regency
- Pura Batubolong Canggu village, district of Kuta, Badung regency
- Pura Tirta Anom Padang Sigi, Sanding village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency
- Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Bendesa, Manuaba village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
- Pura Desa, Banyuning village, Buleleng regency
- Pura Luhur Srijong, Soka village, Tabanan regency]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry070209-041948 Wirawan Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:19:48 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=07&m=02&entry=entry070209-041948 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry070209-041129 Tumpek Kandang (Tumpek Uye)is one of Hindu ceremony in Bali when rituals are held at every farm and family compound, offered to Sanghyang Rare-Angon, master of all cattles and lifestocks. This day they are blessed and comforted. All families make different bebanten (offerings) for each animal: cows, pigs, and chickens.]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry070209-041129 Wirawan Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:11:29 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=07&m=02&entry=entry070209-041129 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060817-014901 as a tourism destination in Bali, now welcomes domestic and international tourists to savor its unique cultural heritage through the Sanur Village Festival - A Fun & Cultural Event from August 25 - 27, 2006.

The three-day long event promises heaps of activities, lots of discoveries and journeys through the delightful sights and sounds of Sanur. Competitions will mark almost every event, whereby the local community can participate to showcase their abilities and creativities through various events such as the kite festival, watersports competition, karaoke competition, tennis and golf tournament. Cultural events include traditional dance performances indigenous to Sanur Village, painting exhibitions, umbul-umbul parade, Denpasar city tour and jukung (traditional fishing boat) competition.

For the culinary experience, as Sanur Village is home to an endless list of fine restaurants to “village-style” warungs, a food festival and bazaar will be conducted daily giving opportunities to delight your senses. The annual IJUMPI Cooking competition is also one of the main highlights within the culinary experience.

Sanur Village Festival Event Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, August 25, 2006
* Opening Ceremony
* Ijumpi Annual Cooking Competition
* City Tour and Fun Bike Tour
* Wind Surfing, Kite Surfing, and Kayaking Competition
* Jukung Traditional Sail Boat Festival
* Tennis Tournament
* Karaoke Competition
* Painting Exhibition
* Food Festival and Bazaar
* Festival Parade
* Traditional Balinese Dance Performance

Day 2 - Saturday, August 26, 2006
* Food Festival and Bazaar
* Ujumpi Annual Cooking Competition
* Jazz Festival
* Sabur Open Golf Tournament
* Wind Surfing, Kite Surfing and Kayaking Competition
* Jukung Tradition Sail Boat Festival
* Kite Festival
* City Tour and Dun Bike Tour

Day 3 - Sunday, August 27, 2006
* Kite Festival
* Food Festival and Bazaar
* Ijumpi Annual Cooking Competition
* Underwater Festival
* Final Round Tennis Tournament
* City Tour and Fun Bike Tour
* Closing Ceremony]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060817-014901 Wirawan Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:49:01 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=06&m=08&entry=entry060817-014901 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060617-082324
The Annual Bali Arts Festival provides an opportunity for the artists and people to develop, explore, preserve, and accommodate various talents through such activities as parades, performances, contests, exhibition, and discussions.

The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, “kreasi baru” (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.

The central theme of this year’s Bali Arts Festival, starting from June 17, 2006 until July 15, 2006 which is the 28th round, is called Swabhawaning Idep.

Please check The Annual 28th Bali Art Festival 2006 Program Schedule]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060617-082324 Wirawan Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:23:24 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=06&m=06&entry=entry060617-082324 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060606-130429
Mount Bromo can be accessible from Malang and Surabaya just only 95 km. In addition we can see the uniqueness of Tenggerese tradition which has mutual work in Tenggerese culture the ritual activities still exist over there.

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Photo Gallery Ngurah Susrama

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2. Sarongs can almost always be hired at temple gates, or you may be able to use your own if you have one (always ask). In any case, a sash may also be required (which is generally hired). Pay due respect to local customs and dress correctly when visiting temples.

3. However, at a temple, a visitor is kindly requested not to enter the main-court during worship-time

4. Ladies menstruating are kindly requested not to enter any temple or holy place

5. Many places in Bali still trade in the traditional way, where the buyer offers a price, the seller scoffs indignantly, asks a higher price, the buyer offers somewhere between and eventually the sale is made somewhere within the range of the opening bids.

6. The hasslers: Walking down the streets of Bali's major tourist villages is often quite a chore. There will always be someone trying to sell watches, perfume, transport or other items such as paintings, post-cards or wood-carvings. These are the inevitable hassles that one must face. To reduce the stress of conflict, try to ignore unwanted sales-pitches, keep walking, and retain your composure even under duress of pressure sales tactics.

7. Driving a vehicle in Indonesia (Bali) is done on the left side.

8. You will need a police report to replace a stolen passport or for your personal insurance claims.

9. If you are stopped by the police for a traffic violation, you may be requested to appear before a court in Denpasar. A possible way of avoiding this situation is to offer to pay the fine on the spot. Obviously, you should not suggest a bribe to any police officers, however many officers will be willing to levy an on the spot fine (which may be negotiable by clever bargaining) so you may avoid a court appearance.

10. Don't leave your valuables on the beach while you are swimming.

11. Hotel rooms aren't a safe place for your valuables-leave valuable possessions in a safety-deposit box and lock your room. Many losmen and guest houses allow you to use your own padlock.

12. All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport that is valid for at least six months past the date of arrival, and must have proof (such as tickets) of onward or return passage. Visas are not required for nationals of many countries, including, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. For others, tourist visas can be obtained from any Indonesian Embassy or Consulate. Your travel agent can assist.

13. The maximum stay permitted for tourists is two months, and is not extendible. Those intending a longer stay must contact the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in their home country before leaving.

14. Receiving or giving something with the left hand is impolite.

15. Always swim between the red and yellow marker flags on the beaches. The areas between the flags are patrolled by surf lifesavers. Swimming outside the flags is a foolish risk, as the placement of the flags specifically identifies safe patrolled sections of the beach.]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060518-062001 Wirawan Thu, 18 May 2006 06:20:01 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=06&m=05&entry=entry060518-062001 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060515-020626 Visit the Bali weather forecast for this reasons!.

Many of Indonesian students visit Bali during July and August where they have "promotion of class". In the same months, European and Australian have summer or school holiday. Other month is around Christmas and New Year when many Indonesian from other areas visit Bali for Christmas holiday. During this high and peak season, most of hotels and some activities such as car rental will charge additional fee so called High Season or Peak Season surcharge.

Most of local festivals and ceremonies in Bali is calculated using traditional calendar. Annual Bali Art Festivals takes place in July/August, Nyepi Holiday (no activities allowed, including no lamps, no traffic or flight) occurs once a year, Galungan and Kuningan is twice a year. Check calendar of events for such ceremonies as well as temple festivals.]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060515-020626 Wirawan Mon, 15 May 2006 02:06:26 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=06&m=05&entry=entry060515-020626 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060512-021507
On this day period is believed that the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes where they must be entertained and given offerings.

This is a good time to come and see Bali since all house compounds and entrance gates are decorated with Penjor, the long, over-hanging bamboo poles decorated with elaborate creations carved and woven from leaves and natural fibers. Schools close and commerce ceases, as attention focuses solely on the devotional activities associated with this special holiday. Offerings are also made at the gravesides of those awaiting cremation and their final release into the world of spirits

Three days before Galungan is called Penyekeban day, which falls on Sunday, April 30, 2006 – the day on which to cover up fermented cakes. Green bananas are sealed in large clay pots and covered with coconut husk in order to ripen them quickly: huge quantities of bananas are required for Galungan offerings.

Likewise, Penyajaan day, which falls two days before Galungan Day, or exactly occurred on Monday, May 01, 2006. The day is devoted to making many colored cakes of fried rice dough. These are much loved by the Balinese and are used as offerings in numerous ceremonies. Mountains of these cakes can be seen in markets, as a busy housewife will often not have time to make them herself.
One day before Galungan is called Penampahan day, which falls on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 when many pigs are slaughtered for the traditional Galungan morning feast. An essential feature of the menu is the traditional lawar, a spicy hash made of finely chopped pork and dozens of spices. The preparation to make dozens of sticks of the traditional Balinese satay is also done in this slaughter day for the mourning feast and for making the offering to the dead people, which have not been cremated yet.

The following day of Galungan is Umanis Galungan, which falls on Thursday, May 04, 2006 when the devotional duties and feasting are over and families take to the road to visit families and friends and really get into the holiday spirit.

The celebration of the triumph days will last on Kuningan Day, which falls ten days after. It is actually falls on May 13, 2006, when the colorful offering are also offered by every house compound throughout Bali Island.]]> http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060512-021507 Wirawan Fri, 12 May 2006 02:15:07 GMT http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/comments.php?y=06&m=05&entry=entry060512-021507 http://www.exoticbalitravel.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry060505-061410 Due to a wise prince of Ayodya Rama the legal heir to the throne of Ayodya was exillied from the realm of his father Dasarata. Accompanied by his wife Sita and his younger brother Laksmana they went into a forest called Dandaka. While they were in the forest the demon king Rahwana found them and lusted after the beautiful Sita. Accompanied by his prime minister Marica, they made a trick to steal Sita. Using his magic power Marica transformed himself into a golden deer. Disguised as a golden deer they succeeded in luring Rama and Laksamana away from Sita. Rahwana making use of this opportunity, kidnapped Sita and took her to his palace Alengka. Discovering the deception Rama and Laksamana, set out to rescue Sita from the clutches of the demon king assisted by the huge army of monkeys under the command of their king (Hanoman). Rama succeeded in getting his wife back safely.
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