Gamelan – the Life-Breath of the Balinese
Written by von from http://www.mekarbhuana.com on April 27th, 2012 | 0 Comments“Gamelan music and instruments are a fundamental part of the life of a Balinese which is focused around the relationship between people and god, people and nature and between all people. These three concepts of harmonious living are known as Tri Hita Karana” (Dr. I Made Bandem) This analysis by a Balinese musicologist is based [...]
Bali’s Believe It or Not
Written by von from http://www.mekarbhuana.com on April 27th, 2012 | 0 CommentsIn Bali, everything is alive. Everything has a soul, so they say. Shrines, statues, even trees and boulders are ornamented with sacred black and white sarongs, as if they are human. Some ‘in the know’ people have suggested to me that if you start making offerings to an object, you can arouse its spirit. From [...]
For those who love fashion and jewelry
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on October 2nd, 2010 | 2 CommentsFor those women who love fashion, Bali definitely is a great destination for holiday. Bali is becoming one of most powerful fashion tractors in Southeast Asia region. It was in late 70s when groups of surfers and hippies from western countries started settling down on this charming island. They were enchanted by this beautifully exotic [...]
Fundraising for Documentation of Rare Gamelan and Dance via Online Store
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on July 2nd, 2010 | 4 CommentsIt is festival time in Bali at the moment, and the highlight of June and July is the Bali Arts Festival which runs through to July 10th at the Arts Center in Denpasar. Most of the performances are free and there are normally at least four a day, in the morning at in the evening. [...]
Safety, fastest and Comfortable Fast Boats Bali-Gilis and Lombok
Written by lombokman from http://www.lombokmarine.com on April 6th, 2010 | 3 CommentsHi All There are more then 10 fast boats operated between Bali to Gili Trawangan and Lombok but there is only few of them is safe and comfortable, Below is the list of the fast boats that highly recommend to you if you wish to travel by speed boats: 01. Ocean Express 02. Blue Water [...]
LURIK, JAVA HAND WEAVING CRAFT
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on February 5th, 2010 | 0 CommentsLurik is traditional hand woven cloth from Java with uniqueness of stripes motive and bright colour. Different with Batik which is made by drawing and painting on a piece of material, Lurik comes from hand loomed and weaved of colorful yarn. And now days as one of Indonesia heritage, a few numbers of Lurik producers [...]
Accommodation in Bali
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on November 7th, 2009 | 17 CommentsWhen people want to have their holiday, an accommodation will be on their mind as a place to stay and take a rest. Many options for choosing an accommodation bases on their budget and also its capacity. It can be choose to stay at a hotel, villa, apartment, condotel, home stay and so on. Mostly [...]
Sunrice at Sanur – Bali and Apartments
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on October 27th, 2009 | 4 CommentsSanur originates from two words, “Saha” and “Nuhur” which literally means the passion to visit a certain place. Located in the southern part of Bali, Sanur is famed for its beautiful strip of pure sandy beaches across the coastal line. It is also famed for its’ spectacular sunrises which literally marks a new day in [...]
The Sira Lombok
Written by admin from http://www.travelertalk.com on October 25th, 2009 | 14 CommentsSira Beach : White Sand, Azure Sea Sira is a pristine white-sand beach backed by lush coconut groves. The beach commands one of the best sunset panoramic views in the archipelago, encompassing the Lombok Strait, Bali’s towering Mount Agung and other marine activities. The Sira Lombok : Your home for a weekend, a month, or [...]
Raja Ampat Islands ” World Best Diving “
Written by lombokman from http://www.lombokmarine.com on June 6th, 2009 | 0 CommentsRAJA AMPAT ISLANDS WEST PAPUA INDONESIA The Raja Ampat, or “Four Kings,” archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety [...]
