Archive for the 'Bali Trivia' Category

Monument of Independence War 1945 | Monumen Perang Kemerdekaan

Monument of Independence War Bali 1945, war of liberation Indonesia

Monument of Independence War 1945, Jimbaran

memorial of libaration war Indonesia Bali

400 years ago...

You might think this impressive building is of ancient times, but in fact this memorial was built in 2008 and is even not yet open for public.

These are probably the very first pictures on the Internet showing the “Monumen Perang Kemerdekaan 1945 di Jimbaran”, Jimbaran’s Monument of Independence War 1945.

The monument makes a nice landmark, located diagonally across from our spa.

Related links: wiki: history of Indonesialocation map monument Jimbaran and Sekar Jagat Spa

  • Facebook
  • Delicious
  • Google Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Favoriten
  • Digg
  • Share/Bookmark

32nd Bali Arts Festival | 12 June – 10 July 2010

From 12 June to 10 July 2010 thousands come to see the most accomplished musicians and dancers perform at Bali’s cultural event of the year, The Bali Arts Festival, Pesta Kesenian Bali.
-

The entertainment on offer during the month includes traditional and modern music, dance and theatre from both the islands and further afield, puppet shows, parades and various competitions.
-
Related links: Schedule of Bali Arts Festival

  • Facebook
  • Delicious
  • Google Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Favoriten
  • Digg
  • Share/Bookmark

Galungan | 12 May 2010


Decorated shrine with offerings for Galungan

On 12 March 2010 Bali celebrates Galungan. This festivity falls every six Balinese month or every 210 days and is marked with en masse worship on the victory of good qualities against the bad ones within each individual Hindu devotee. Balinese Hindus place offerings at the family temple at the house compound, at the village temple and other great temples around Bali.
-

Related links: Nyepi 26 March 2009 | Bali Calendar | About.com: Galungan, Major Balinese Feast
-

  • Facebook
  • Delicious
  • Google Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Favoriten
  • Digg
  • Share/Bookmark

Nyepi: Balinese New Year, 16 March 2010

Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi or Day of Silence, will take place on Tuesday 16 March 2010. Local custom requires that all people in Bali observe a day of silence from 6am on Tuesday 16 March 2010 until 6am Wednesday 17 March 2010. Authorities require that all people in Bali stay indoors, make no noise and switch off all lights for the duration of this period. The Balinese Hindus consider “Nyepi” to be the most important day on the religious calendar and these prohibitions are taken very seriously.

  • Facebook
  • Delicious
  • Google Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Favoriten
  • Digg
  • Share/Bookmark

Durian Season in Bali Now

Durian
Love it or hate it: Durian

Bali Durian

Of unique odour (you might say it stinks) and formidable thorn-covered husk, this seasonable fruit is a must when in Bali.

Check it out, eg in Tabanan, on the way to Bedugul, in the area of Baturiti you will find a few vendors at roadside stalls selling durian for IDR 20.000-100.000/piece. Price depends on quality and size.
If you you prefer the more convenient way, just pick them up in the supermarket, but don’t expect best quality and price…

For the brave amongst you: make some durian juice, rare and delicious!

  • Facebook
  • Delicious
  • Google Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Favoriten
  • Digg
  • Share/Bookmark