Archive for June 20, 2010

Thousands Bamboo Grown at Holy Regions

ENTITY Environment of Bali Province planting 2600 bamboo grove sacred area around Pura Jati, Kintamani, Bangli regency, as an effort to support green Bali.

Besides Bali BLH release birds 80 species of birds including finches, cerukcuk, and Spotted in the hope that can breed around the sacred area, said Chief BLH AAG Alit Bali writers in Denpasar, on Saturday (19 / 6) yesterday.

It is said, activities that involve thousands of local communities in relation to World Environmental Day was also carried out 20 000 piglets stocking of fish in Lake Batur, which is located not far from the sacred area Pura Jati.

In some other places in the district of Kintamani, Bangli also planted 6150 trees of various species of rare plants, among others kutat, banyan, pule, majegau, jackfruit, lathe, chrysolite and kejimas.

Alit Sastrawan explain, the remaining approximately 6000 trees will be planted by local people in December. Greening activities thanks to the participation of the local communities and the Bangli District, and the support of all parties.

Bali Government further intensify cleaning and greening movement, as an effort to create a Green province was inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is the beginning of February 2010.

Besides Bali also pioneered rural community and environment by promoting a sense of conscious awareness, consciousness and mutual assistance in maintaining and preserving the environment on the island.

Articles that are supported by environmentally conscious shopping centers as well as managing the shop to avoid the use of plastic as a wrap.

Awareness of environmental cleanliness is encouraging local residents picked up the plastic garbage that littered the neighborhood of each.

Alit writers explain, stub, and the breakthrough efforts done that, considering less conscious people throw garbage, particularly plastic waste that causes pollution of river and sea water. “If the condition is allowed to proceed it is feared will cause damage to ecosystems,” said Alit writers.

Hygiene movement which carried out a sustainable society, at least once a week at the Bali environmental sustainability are expected to be realized. Therefore, the entire community or anyone who came to Bali to increase awareness of environmental sustainability, including beaches and coastal areas.

It is important to remember the beaches and coastal communities of Bali has a double function, ie where digelarnya various ritual activities, fishing activities and for tourism purposes. Therefore, its utilization should be regulated in an integrated manner, with emphasis on environment, as well as avoid the pollution and its function are not bump into each other, please Alit writers.

Source: Bali Post

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Jewelry and Kebaya are Dominant in PKB XXXII

MATERIALS craft exhibition in the arena of PKB XXXII enthused enough visitors PKB. Transactions also often occur. In fact, the day of the craftsmen able to earn a decent income. Exhibition stands home guards Celuk, Kadek Muliana, when contacted Wednesday (16 / 6) yesterday said that, as of today there are only exhibited handicrafts are sold. The average daily transaction until it reaches USD 2.5 million. Even on Sundays ago, the transaction reached USD 5 million. That’s gross transactions, not net profits earned. It exhibited a variety of silver jewelry ranging from bracelets, earrings, necklaces to brooches. Cheapest price USD $ 50 thousand and the most expensive USD 2.5 million. Per month to pay it rental booth USD 2.6 million. Similar thing happened on the field of fashion. One of the exhibitors Pd. Putu Angraeni, S.E. admitted per day another embroidery fabric, brocade, batik, silk and exhibited endek sold. Per day there is just pegarus pack. Yes …” per month can be used for exhibition stands and pay the school fees of children, said the company”she said, had twice joined in PSA exhibitions.

Source: Bali Post

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The PKB XXXII focus is Arts Exhibition

EXHIBITION art Bali Arts Festival (PKB), which in previous years was held at Taman Budaya Bali Kriya Building, at the XXXII PKB was actually held at the Permanent Exhibition Building Kriyahasta Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) Denpasar.

Aside from being a venue for art exhibitions, ISI Denpasar campus is also used as the venue for a number of other XXXII PKB materials such as documentary film screenings, parades and parade baleganjur angklung fragmentari creations.

Arts exhibition featuring the works of approximately 80 paintings, craft and art photography, Sunday (13 / 6) and had visited Education Minister Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhammad Nuh, DEA. In the visual arts exhibition XXXII PKB, a number of artists displaying their best works. A former lecturer Prof ISI Denpasar.

Rai Kalam encountered while visiting art exhibitions PKB XXXII, Monday (14 / 6) yesterday’s rate, which displayed the works of the artists showed promising progress toward the works of the nuances of academic, full of ideas. “After we observe, a lot of scientific ideas into the work displayed,” he said.

News by: Bali Post

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Bali is a Cultural Tourism

As a number one tourism destination, Bali has been spreading its name over the world. People around the world are familiar with Bali as the island of Gods or island of thousand temples. The place which is enriched by unique combinations between the beauty of fascinating view, the beautiful people occupied t he island and the culture that lives for years and years. These are an extinct object that can be found in the world. People keep coming into Bali, this beautiful place just to feel the atmosphere and to see the magical panorama it has to be discovered.

The number one attraction from Bali is the dramatic view in some areas which has no comparison to other places around the world. Beautiful view with natural landscape and the beauty of nature is still available on the island to be enjoyed. Many spoiling places with fresh air and relaxing spots are in Bali. All is in one. The sunset view can be enjoyed around Kuta beach area, a famous tourism spot in the heart of Denpasar City which is half an hour from international airport of Ngurah Rai. Meanwhile the sunrise spot can be easily catch around Sanur Beach Area which is half an hour also from the airport.

Mountain’s view, ancient village object, temple tours, under water attractions, lake view, greatest eye catchy valley to see, rafting in a longest river of Bali, botanical garden in where rare plans species grow, and many more interesting things to see. All of those places are beneficial to be missed. It is once in a life time occasion to end up enjoying Bali as a whole. Moreover, the journey will never be completed without acknowledge the cultural practice. Mostly, Balinese live their live based on the ancestor’s heritage including the culture which has been preserved from time to time until now by the Balinese.

The culture itself is reflecting from the way Balinese live in a community. This social community is often called Banjar. It is similar to social organization where the members should support to each other in every social activity such as cremation ceremony, temple ceremony or other cultural event. There is a responsibility bears by each member to help other members or even in building union temple. Togetherness is the most important thing for banjar organization. This is also as another tourism attraction to see closely how Balinese live side by side with others and how they conduct ceremonial event together.

This fact brings up the statement that Balinese is the most polite people ever. They are full of integrity to the island and others. Their smiles almost never fade from their faces. They are always ready to welcome any foreigners coming to visit without any prejudice or even hesitation. To start with, you may be invited to have a cup of coffee at someone’s house even you just meet him at that very moment. Friendliness and openness are so solid amongst Balinese that can be felt. So this time vacation on the island will bring more memories and eternal impression for home and to be shared with friend. That from the cultural vacation in Bali you may have many experiences and new horizon on Balinese culture.

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Rising Doubts over Obama’s Indonesia Visit

WASHINGTON
The White House says President Barack Obama’s Indonesia and Australia trip this month is still on, despite speculation he may delay it again, this time over the BP oil spill.

The president had been due to travel to Indonesia, where he spent four years as a child, and Canberra and Sydney in March, but was forced to put the journey off, at a crucial moment of his successful push for health care reform.

The trip was expected to take place in the next few weeks, but the White House is facing questions about whether Obama will choose to stay home and deal with fallout from the worst environmental disaster in US history.

Obama’s political handlers may judge that it would look bad for the president to head abroad while the oil disaster unfolds back home. His deputy spokesman Bill Burton said the trip was still scheduled, but appeared to indicate some discussions may have taken place about cancelling it.

“Well, obviously, there’s a lot of reasons to take the trip,” Burton said aboard Air Force One as Obama headed for a speech on the economy in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

“Regardless of any discussions that might have been had on that, as it stands the trip is still on schedule. ”No official schedule of the visit has yet been released by the White House.

Source: TheBaliTimes.com
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Tips to Get The Cheapest Bali Holiday

Guys are you ready to fly over to Bali for the best vacation? The answer must be definitely a big YES. To get this best holiday many things should be prepared and considered from smallest thing to the biggest deal. Firstly, the plan for holiday should be fixed and calculated. Traveling in a group would be the best choice since it would save more money for extra expenses. The most importantly is enough information should be gathered about the destination, in this case Bali. Get as much as things about Bali. You may browse the Internet; ask friends who have been in Bali before, the places to go, tourist information spot, the accommodation, and many other things.

Share with friends, if you happen to end up in a big holiday with friends is better! Togetherness is more essential than going solo. Soloist will never enjoy the vacation while fun and enjoyable moment will be with groups. Another benefit is everything can be shared. Hotel expense and meals can be cut into less than half. You may share a room with 2 up to 3 people together and so does meals. Besides, try to find small hotel around Kuta area which is the centre of entertainment. Around this place there are many home stay at the cheapest prices ever! You can make the best deal here for a place to stay.
Then for the meals, well you will be having a lot of chance to find cheapest restaurant in town. Many local restaurants offer international menus or Indonesian cuisines at local price in Kuta area. Wide selections are offered by the restaurants with their specialties. So, do not be afraid to surf Bali area for vacation before you try. Bali is not that expensive as long as you know where to go and what to search for. Apart from that, there are also international chain restaurant that offers promotion or special price for specific food. Not too hard to try right….

Then, holiday without shopping would never be perfect especially for some presents. There are some traditional markets that sell Balinese Handy crafts which are excellent as souvenirs for friends. At these places, not only cheap price but also good stuffs are here. However, you should better have the ability to bargain with the local vendors. Sometimes, when you do not bargain you will get bad price which is more expensive than mall’s rate. If you can do bargaining, things will be so cheap and easy to purchase. Good tip for you, pretend to go away if the vendor doesn’t give you the price you want. Then you will be called back to pay at your price!

What else you can save during your vacation? Save a lot of money for transportation in Bali. If you decide to rent a car, it might be good however for better deal you may use the public transport here. The area around Bali Island is really safe. There is nothing to worry about. You may go around the city or to another suburban area by local public transports. You can also see the way people live while using the transport that might be missed from your sight if using private car. This is another way to enjoy your cheap Bali vacation and take things easy to content your holiday.

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