Bali Art and Culture

Our Bali Art and local Culture

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Negara, The Land of Buffalo Race


Jembrana Regency , located at west of Bali island, they have the unique tradition of Buffalo Race, in Balinese word called" Sampi Makepung". The race is held on a course and the riders ride in a cart pulled by two water buffalos. The course is two kilometers in length.

Measurements for Building Balinese House


A Balinese Bale is an open columned structure with roofing and may also be referred to as Gazebos, Belvederes, Garden Pavillions or Cabanas. Balinese people have a house called bale or pavilion. Designed for two seasons, it is thatched to generate warmth or coolness.

Learn Balinese Music and Dance


Across the street from the temple in the village of Pengosekan, Ubud, Bali, there 's a family compound that is the home to Çudamani, comprised of young virtuoso musicians and dancers. Çudamani has provided gamelan and dance instruction to hundreds of young people over their eleven years of work in Bali.



Ngaben, Respect for Ancestor


Balinese Religion is based on respect for and worship of God and ancestor. It is believed that after death, the body must be dissolved and returned to its original elements. Ngaben, the Balinese word for cremation is a purification rite which frees the spirit from its temporary earthly house

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Spa in BALI - Bali Botanica Spa

EXOTIC and Nature Spa in BALI - Bali Botanica Spa


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Address
Jl. Sanggingan - Ubud, Gianyar
Telephone
+62.361.976739



Hidden from the main road amidst lush natural gardens, this calming day spa reflects Javanese architecture with a touch of colonial style.



The welcoming oasis presents a sense of harmony between the landscape, the surrounding rice fields and the bordering stream, all joining in a concerto of relaxing greens.



The tasteful treatment rooms are well-spaced, each with its own bathtub, shower and splendid view of the natural habitat.

bali botanica herbal massage is based on ayurvedic principles, and uses warm oil and professional hands to balance the chakras, the key energy points in your body.



In harmony with Ayurveda and stone therapy, this massage is designed for deep relaxation and stress removal.

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Hotel in Bali : The Hill Villas -in Nusa Dua

EXOTIC PLACE in Nusa Dua BALI - The Hill Villas


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Address
Jl. Taman Giri Banjar Mumbul, Nusa Dua
Telephone
+62 361 847 8888



The Hill Villas, a private enclave located on a Mumbul Hill overlooks Jimbaran and Pecatu hillside and Tanjung Benoa Bay.

The Hill Villas consist of six private villas varying from one, two and three bedroom villas built on land ranging from 360 sqm to 870 sqm. Each equipped with private swimming pool, kitchen and dinning.
The Hill Villas only a 15-minute drive from Bali International Airport and a 7-minute drive to Nusa Dua premiere complex.










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Hotel in Bali : Villa Nilaufar

EXOTIC PLACE in BALI - Villa Nilaufar


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Address
Br. Merta Sari, Desa Buwit, Kediri Tabanan, Bali
Telephone
+62 (0)361 738211











Villa Niloufar blends its exceptional location with outstanding facilities, service and privacy. Embracing the trend of ‘Destination’ villas, the property has been designed to contain as many features and amenities as possible, complemented by top levels of service, intended to ensure that guests feel no need to go out for top quality dining and entertainment.



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Interesting Place in BALI

Ubud Village



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Ubud Village is a traditional village supervising 13 Banjar (group of community) and 6 custom countryside. It is located in Ubud sub district, Gianyar Regency and about 20 km from Denpasar Town. Ubud Vilage can be reached within 30 minutes or 15 minutes from Gianyar Town and this place is situated in the high land about 300 meter above sea level. Ubud is surrounded by the good temperature compare with other regions in Bali where the temperatures are relative cool that is ideally for everyone to stay in this beautiful place. This village is occupied 9.800 peoples which most of them are Hindu. They able to keep the environment naturally so that way this place usually used by many tourist/people/actors to get the art inspiration.



Ubud is the art center of Bali, which maybe a hard concept to understand, given the artistic nature of the entire living in Bali. But the Raja of Ubud, historically, strongly encouraged artistic development, especially in painting. Ubud's Museum "Puri Lukisan" houses a permanent collection of Balinese paintings, dating from the turn of the century. Dutchborn Hans Snel and American Atonio Blanco, among other internationally prominent artists, had both called Ubud their home. The Neka Museum is another excellent museum, with marvelous collections of traditional Balinese paintings by local artists as well as foreign artists who lived in Bali.
Ubud today expands to other arts. You should not be surprised to run into a foreigner who happens to be living in Ubud, meditating or soul searching for his next book or poetry collection. Most hotels in Ubud are small, homely hotels and homestays that will provide you with a room that faces the ricefields with bird sonatas togently wake you in the morning.



Tanah Lot Temple



Tanah Lot Temple is located in coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district and Tabanan Regency. It is situated in 30 Km in west side of Denpasar town and about 11 Km in south side of Tabanan town. The temple is built on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip. This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.






One of Bali's most important sea temples, Tanah Lot temple is built atop a huge rock, surrounded by the sea. Build in the 16th century, Tanah Lot's rituals include paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea. Poisonous sea snakes found in the little caves at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders.




Kuta Bali



Kuta is the most famous tourist places in Bali. It is famous with the spectacular white sandy beach, several of hotels from luxury and until budget hotels are available, hilarious nightlife, plenty of restaurants with international cuisine, bars, pub, Water Boom Park and shopping center. It is one stop place for holiday in Bali by offering the plenty of selection we need and make it the right place to visit on your vacation in Bali.




Once a lonely little village on the road from Denpasar to Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now the tourist mecca of Bali, popular mainly among the young and adventurous. Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west.The Sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking.
Accommodations in Kuta range from a modest homestay for a few dollars a night to luxurious, five-star, international hotels costing several hundred to several thousand dollars a night. The street of Legian, situated directly behind the row of hotels that face the beach, is lined with shops of all varieties. You can find any Balinese handicrafts here, from the least expensive to the most exquisite; or unique stores such as the leather store staffed by two young Balinese men that will perfectly sculpt for you a leather jacket. (They are all extremely talented artists, remember?)
At night, Kuta is alive with night life. Western influences create discotheques, dance clubs, and pubs. Gastronomical demands inspire a multitude of restaurants, serving traditional Indonesian and Balinese food to various ethnic meals from Japan, Switzerland, etc. As if these were not enough, various Balinese dance performances are staged in Kuta every night. One of the best Kecak performances is to be found in Kuta.


Jogging track in Bali West National Park



Bali West National Park is nature conservation with pure ecosystem managed by zone system for multiple research purpose involving the education, tourism and recreation. It is one of the national park located west side of Bali Island with beautiful panoramic, unique nature ecosystem and fresh atmosphere. Bali West National Park or most the local people call Taman National Bali Barat is one of the tourist destinations in Negara Regency and many visited by tourists.

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Hotels in Bali Island

BALI Hyatt Hotel ( 5 star ) :



With its distinctive architecture and lush tropical gardens abounding with exotic foliage and secluded lily ponds, Bali Hyatt is a resort hotel well loved for its timeless appeal, blending into the serene village life of Sanur, Indonesia. Guests at our Bali hotel can enjoy a wide range of 5 star resort hotel facilities, relax on the Sanur beach or by the Goa Gajah pool. Bali Hyatt hosts The Spa – a traditional Balinese village-style spa offering rejuvenating massages and treatments. The hotel enjoys an accessible location next to the Sanur beach and 15 minutes from the Balinese capital – Denpasar. Bali Hyatt is just a 20-minute drive from the International Ngurah Rai Airport.


Bali Hyatt
P.O. Box 392, Sanur,
Bali, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 28 1234 Fax: +62 361 28 7693
Email: bali.resort@hyatt.com




Inna BALI Hotel ( 3 star ) :



Ideally located in the main part of the city centre of Denpasar, the capital city of BALI - Indonesia, offers easy access to government offices and agencies, Bali Art Museum and Art Centre, Residence of King of Denpasar (Puri Satria), Shopping centre and traditional markets.

INNA BALI as the antique and historical hotel in Bali with intimate and friendly staff is always ready to serve your everyday needs and conveniences.
VVIP's has been stayed in our Suite Room in INNA BALI:
* 1st President of Indonesia : Mr. Ir. Soekarno
* Prime Minister of India : Mr. Mahatma Gandhi and Mr. Jawaharal Nehru * 5th President of Indonesia : Mrs. Megawati Soekarno Putri



Jl. Veteran No.3 Denpasar 80111 - P.O.Box 3003 Bali - Indonesia.
Phone : 62+361- 225681 ( Hunting ) . Fax : 62+361- 235347
E - mail : sales@innabali.com

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