Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace 

Jatiluwih is a popular tourist destination in Bali famous with the beautiful rice terraces that develop from the foot of the mountains to the coast side. It is one of the places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view to ring name Jati and Luwih, where Jati mean really and what Luwih especially good and beautiful or the equivalent. Local rice fields are planted in this place look typically high relative size plant when planted compared to other rice into service by most farmers in Bali. Which is the development of agriculture Jatiluwih offense is on the plateau of Monte Watukaru also famous for its organic agriculture system due to the location.

Jatiluwih is surrounded by cool atmosphere because of it . Is 700 meters above sea level addition to its power nature, cultural Jatiluwih is saving power , especially the history of the existence of Petali temple, in the power of Ida Dalem Waturenggong King in Keraton Gelgel ( 1460-1552 ) is connected . The distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is about 48 kilometers and lies within the Tabanan town (28 km ). The road to this place has improved gradually, so that the vehicle engine, it passes through the village and go to Jatiluwih Pacung and also from the west side of the temple Watukaru Jatiluwih happen. Jatiluwih is many visited by tourists from domestic and foreign countries who want to enjoy a cold atmosphere and beautiful panorama of rice terraces. Jatiluwih as a nature tourist destination in Bali, it has been since Dutch colonial build the Security Center and so far detected local residents designed with Dutch ears. Indonesian government has assigned the Jatiluwih because of this power, a tourist destination of its people.

Jatiluwih also maintain the only attraction of the religious ceremony, know as the famous temple Patirtaan Petali Wednesday Kliwon Ugu (Based on Balinese calendar) is. Residents believe the Petali Temple is a center of worship of Hyang Widhi Wasa (God) in the power of agriculture. Besides Petali temple, there are also Pucak Rsi Temple is located in this area. As a tourist object, Jatiluwih public facilities such as parking, bathroom, rest and Wantilan bullet for tourists who enjoy the splendid panorama. Some restaurants have been built to serve the food and beverage industry. Watukaru Tour is an exciting tour to visit the Temple Watukaru and other tourist destinations like

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President honor citizens Tampaksiring, Bali

Tampaksiring Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife Ani Yudhoyono, have been appointed as Honorary Tampaksiring Village, Gianyar regency, Bali residents."It is an honor to be called Semeton Tamu Utama. My wife and I appreciate, accept with honor and pride, "said the president at an event held in the village of Temple Tampaksiring Puseh.The process of becoming honorary residents was conducted by reading an excerpt from Bendesa ( religious leader ) of the village of Tampaksiring, I Ketut Runtut."The usual village, district Tampaksiring to Bendesa now Mr. and Mrs. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as Semeton Tamu Utama," said Ketut Runtut.The village representative Tampaksiring said that the title is given as a form of recognition.Village Tampaksiring also hopes that the president and his wife are matters of health and safety by the Almighty God blessed during and after Yudhoyono presidency.Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that whenever he visited Bali inspired.On the Meet & Greet with people Tampaksiring, he said it. During his nearly ten years as president, he and his wife often to visit and work on the Palais Tampaksiring"We love Tampaksiring Palace and I want to place founded by Bung Karno to be used for both the country's business, government and social policy," the president said.Bali is often chosen as an important international forum that the climate summit, the ASEAN Summit, the Summit of the East Asia and the APEC summit in 2013.In addition, President Yudhoyono also admitted that he too often a source of inspiration for songs and poems in the composition in Bali." Certainly, there are many sweet memories and happy here," he said.In reference to the novel entitled "Eat, Pray and Love" by Elizabeth Gillbert, President Yudhoyono said that if you want to find love and peace, Bali is the perfect place.

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Nyepi Days 2014

Parade Ogoh ogoh

 Denpasar - Police will close while a number of Streets in the city of Denpasar protocol parade " ogoh - ogoh " , Sunday ( 30/03/2014 ) , or a day before Nyepi .

" We urge people to seek alternative paths that are not stuck in traffic because we will impose a system of open-close way , " said Head of Public Relations Sub - Denpasar Police , Assistant Commissioner Ida Bagus Made Bachelor , Saturday ( 29/03/2014 ) .
According to him , the police will enforce the open-close to the number of Streets that will be traversed by the procession ogoh - ogoh parade will toward the center , such as Chess face Denpasar district .

Parade " ogoh - ogoh " usually begins after the ceremony " Tawur Kesanga " or in the afternoon until evening

Ogoh ogoh Denpasar

 Data from the Public Relations Denpasar Police said Street to be traversed by the ogoh -ogoh whom the Village Pemecutan Batukaru Street,  Imam Bonjol Street, Thamrin Street, Gajah Mada Street, Mount Batur Street, Mount Agung ,Street Chess Wahidin Front .

Dauh village of Castle Kauh that each banjar or village towards Teuku Umar Street . Dauh village in Street, Puri Kangin the NLI - Bellows - Sumatra Street, Gajah Mada Street , Chess Front .

Urban Village Castle Dauh the start of Diponegoro Street, Hasanuddin Street, Thamrin Street, Gajah Mada Chess Front . The village of Tegal Harum namely  Mount Rinjani Street, Mount Batukaru Street, Gajah Mada Street Chess Front .

For the Northern District of Denpasar , the route to be traversed in between  Gajah Mada Street, Sutomo Street, Chess Front , Ahmad Yani Street, Bisma Veteran Street , Melati Patimura Street, Nangka Street , Gatot Subroto Street, Hayam Wuruk Street, Suli Street , kepundung Street , Lotus Street , and  Ratna Street.

Also in the District of East Denpasar , the ogoh-ogoh is also going through some streets in between Letda Reta Street, Cok Agung Tresna Street, Kajeng Letda Street , and Ngurah Putra Street. In addition meduri Streets , Street Katrangan , Subita Street , Nusa Indah Street, WR Supratman Street, and the intersection of four cultivation .

Meanwhile , in the District of South Denpasar some streets that are experiencing similar things that open and close the Street in between Danau Buyan , By Pass Ngurah Rai Street , Hang Tuah Street, Beratan Street, Run a way Tukad Bilok Intaran .

Ogoh Ogoh Kuta

.Jewel Tukad Street , Pakerisan Street, Irrawaddy Street , Melangit Street , Tukad Ijo Gading Street, Waturenggong Street. While the parade ogoh - ogoh are contested in the Sesetan in Banjar Village and Village Pedungan Pegok the Bungin Island Street , Singkep Streets , Roti Island Moyo Island Run A way, Saelus Street , the Pacific Street , Diponegoro Street, By Pass Ngurah Rai Street and attractions in Pesanggaran .

For the tourist areas of Seminyak , going through the Simpang Camplung Horn - Simpang Double Six . Run Away Legian Kuta Street, going through the start of Banjar Legian kelod , Central Legian , Legian Kaja , and Beach Street ( next Bemo Corner ) Run Away Kuta Singosari .

While in the area of ​​Jimbaran , the parade will be implemented through several Streets , including Run Away Uluwatu Studio General - Market towards Jimbaran Beach Jimbaran .

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Increased ticket sales welcome Nyepi Day

Nyepi at Bandara Ngurah Rai

Denpasar. Nyepi holiday some people used to go on holiday outside the island. As a result, ticket sales to certain destinations outside Bali surged by 30 percent compared to normal days.The increase in ticket sales, among others, looks at one of the ticket sales agent in Denpasar. In this place, ticket sales ahead of new year celebration of Nyepi Çaka 1936 has been increasing since the past few days ." Booking tickets have already done since the beginning of March. Airfares and many other destinations purchased between Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta. Compared with ordinary day, flight bookings for departure today ( March 28 ) increased to reached 30 percent, "said Komang Tri Apriani, plane ticket vending officers.

Increased ticket sales also occurred to the date of arrival on April 2, the day after Nyepi holiday ends.Nyepi Day will fall on March 31. When the holiday Nyepi, all flight activity at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport was stopped for 24 hours.Although the flight activity was stopped, but the airport remained prepare emergency personnel to anticipate the flight.

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News Close toll road in Bali for Nyepi day

Denpasar . To welcome and honor Nyepi Çaka 1936 New Year for Hindus in Bali, Bali Mandara toll road will be closed For 34 Hours.The first toll road and the only one in Bali will be closed starting on Sunday, March 30, 2014 22.00 pm until Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 08.00 pm."Closing this as a form of homage us. Toll We will do temporary closure during the celebration of Nyepi Later, "said President Director of PT Jasamarga Bali Tol, Akmad Tito Karim in the official statement on Thursday ( 27/03/2014 ).This closure, said Tito, in addition to respect customs and values ​​prevailing in Bali, Bali Governor also appropriate circulars No. 003.1/6853/BKD on National Holidays." With the operational toll dismissed while at Nyepi, we lose revenue of Rp 275 million, " he explained.Tito admitted during this time, Toll Bali Mandara who stands on the sea already eliminate congestion in South Bali. Every day as many as 35 thousand vehicles per day through Toll Bali Mandara, from the previous target of 39 thousand vehicles passing ."We have 90 percent of us plan to meet the targets. Toll Bali Mandara has been able to help reduce congestion in South Bali. Fact, Bali's first toll is already launched a range of national and international events Fact, this Bali Tol already passed 130 participants of Miss World and known 133 countries,  he concluded.

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Bali News Update

Last week , police conducted a reconstruction of the crime scene in Denpasar the murder of American businessman Paul Latourell soon officially charged with the premeditated murder of two authors .

Other stories lead look this week at the last celebrations " Tumpek LANDEP " Saturday (again ) crack proposals , such as flooding conditions become in Lake Batur in a solution of water shortages elsewhere Bali provincial plans illegal tour guide and illegal transport company, called repetition governor vehicles are recorded in a long time in making Bali Bali, and plans for foreign travelers to help establish a committee expatriates in Bali in difficulties to establish .

There is a link in updating Bali this week for an interview by the Sydney Morning Herald chef Chris Salans in Ubud on what is and what is not in Bali.

Duty Bali Day of Silence " Nyepi " is next Monday. We have news on restrictions for all the vehicles on the roads of Bali today , and plans to use an army of sweepers for roads in Bali Ogoh - Celebrate Ogah to keep clean .

Enter for your next issue of updating Bali on Sunday - a day before Nyepi .

Aviation News this week examines why sales of domestic air tickets are 15-20% after the introduction of a surcharge domestic flight , plans delayed to September Garuda to launch a new nonstop service between Jakarta and London; poignant requests be made by Merpati pilots that hungry and do not have any salary received in the last four months, for example , statistics on the number of domestic and international flights from Bali in January, and a bold proposal by a Canadian consulting company Bali to build an artificial island off the coast of the new airport.

Hotel News looks at plans for new hotels in Bali International Archipelago (Neo Hotel in 2014) , Hyatt International ( Andaz 2016) Alila Seminyak ( 2014) .

Bali Benoa Port Miami Recognition Award for the quality of its reception cruise.

I'm making a trip to a new " Seven - cuts for men " - a new hair salon in Denpasar - an experience too good not to share .

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