Every region has their own way to celebrate the new year. all the people in he world celebrate the new year on 1st of january, the moslem has their own new year called muharam year, the chinese also has gong xi fat choy, the balinese society has Nyepi of their new year.

The word of nyepi is meaning Silence. On the nyepi day all people are prohibited to do their normal daily activities, the people should stay in their houses, no lighting and no traffic are allowed, no one works, and no entertainments. the Pecalang (traditional balinese security man) will check and control the street continously to keep safe. Continue reading “Pengerupukan is part of Nyepi day in Bali” »

Nyepi day or day of silence is the celebration day of the balinese lunar new year. During this day the whole island of bali will come to a stand still, and it is mandatory for everyone who is in the island to adhere to this religious prohibitions such as no fire for cooking or others, no fireworks, no activities outside of the hotel boundary, no noise, no traveling and no entertainment. Continue reading “Hindu people celebrate the Nyepi Day (Silent Day) on March 23, 2012” »

Ngelawang is a sacred dance that must be conducted to exorcize evil spirits and danger, so that human life will be safer and peaceful. Old literature tells that Goddess Uma was cursed by Bhatara Guru to fall down to the world and became Goddess Durga, spreading diseases and natural disasters to human life. “Nglawang” was taken from the word “lawang” (door). In Balinese language, it means the show or performance that move from one house to another house, or from one village to another village. Continue reading “Ngelawang, a sacred dance performed after Galungan or Kuningan day” »

Dreamland Beach Bali in Pecatu Village, Badung Regency, located in the southern island of Bali. You can reach this beach is about 30 minutes from Kuta Beach at Jimbaran. The beach is still beautiful and natural is located at the southern tip of South Badung. You’ll find this beach on the way to the famous temple in Bali, Uluwatu temple.

The Beauty of Dreamland Beach
When you enter Dreamland Beach tourist area, your eyes will be enchanted by the beauty of this beach. Bertebing hilly areas and make you look as if the lower beach area on the sea. Dreamland is a beach surrounded by cliffs towering and large rocks. Continue reading “Dreamland, wonderful beach in South of Bali” »

Tirta Empul is one of history is still frequented by tourists. The second temple is one of the leading tourist objects Gianyar, Bali. Located approximately 40 km north of Denpasar, requiring approximately 1 hour drive from the International Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Located in the district of Gianyar Tampaksiring that have natural beauty and coolness.

Location of Tirta Empul
Tirta empul Located at the curb Tampaksiring-Bangli, transportation access is very easy to reach. west of this Tirta Empul, President Sukarno established a presidential palace called the Palace of the President Tampaksiring. Continue reading “Self-cleaning place at Tirta Empul” »

Bali island has many unique culture that can make you impressed. One of them is mekotek in Munggu Village. In the heyday of the Kingdom of Mengwi, namely in the seventeenth century, the ancestral population of the village known as the warrior kingdom Munggu Mengwi very difficult. Then, to honor their ancestors as a soldier of war and to ward off evil spirits as well as disease,

every afternoon on the Feast of Brass, the locals usually hold a ritual ceremony called Makotek. Mekotek is a ritual that uses wood usually means the most widely used of the type pulet played together to celebrate the victory of dharma (virtue).

The ceremony starts from the Temple Puseh and then followed by circling around the Village area Munggu performed by members of the community by bringing together the ritual equipment and a long wooden stick which represents a weapon of war.

Bali has many unique culture that can make you impressed. One of them is the society cultures in Penglipuran Village. Penglipuran Village is a traditional village has its own characteristics, including Kubu village, district of Bangli, Bangli regency. The village is located approximately 6 km north of the town of Bangli. Supported by the cool air because of its height around 700 m above sea level, providing convenience for local residents and for those who visit the village. Continue reading “Traditional balinese culture in penglipuran village” »