Jimbaran

Jimbaran is a favorite tourist spot in Bali , offering a wide range of appeal of seafood / seafood center that is located at the edge of the beach , the atmosphere of sunset / sunset is so beautiful then a night on the coast Jimbaran brought to the romantic atmosphere , while enjoying the food at the beach accompanied by the strains of music must not be missed by tourists . For a culinary tour in the land of the gods , do not ever miss this place , the only place to seefood Satun . Jimbaran popular places most in demand by domestic and foreign tourists , is always crowded in the afternoon , because the atmosphere is fantastic and romantic , enjoy dinner with family and loved ones . Kecak Dance is a typical Balinese performing arts that was created in the 1930s , played by dozens of men who sat lined up in a circle and with a certain rhythm called for the word " cak " and raised both arms . The dancers are seated in a circle wearing a checkered cloth like a chessboard their waist . This dance depicts the story of Ramayana when Rama's line of apes help fight Ravana . Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dance that dance traditions sanghyang dancers will be in unconscious condition , to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the public . Travelers who are interested in watching Kecak can choose one of three locations performances , among others at Pura Luhur Uluwatu , in Batubulan , as well as in Hanuman Road . Kecak Dance privilege that is not to rely on instruments to accompany the dance , but the dancers choir . Kecak dance is also known as Kecak and Fire Dance . Performing the last of this sort of bonus that can invite admiration of the audience .

Terunyan

Terunyan is a village located in the district of Kintamani , Bangli Regency , Bali , Indonesia . Terunyan located near Lake Batur . Trunyan has a unique cemetery . Instead buried , or burned like a Balinese cremation ceremony , the bodies in the village Trunyan left just above the ground . The bodies just shut down food shelf made ​​of leaves . But strangely , there was no smell of carrion wafted here . Though the skull and bones scattered in many places . There was no scent of frangipani flowers as well as the public grows at a funeral . The reason is Taru incense , giant tree Trunyan name . Trunyan communities have a tradition of funerals where the body was buried on top of a large stone basin which has 7 pieces . Tradition without letting the corpse has been buried for hundreds of years . However, the condition , the bodies must be intact and died of natural causes . There was no injury or illness . Whether or not a person ' buried ' in Trunyan also seen good or bad behaviors of the person during life . The number of bodies were covered shelf serving only 11 , there will be increased or reduced . If it is full , the bones of the skull is shifted so that had gathered at the edges . Although scary , no fewer tourists are curious and want to see their own graves Trunyan . Indigenous village ordinances regulating Terunyan bury its citizens . In this village there are three grave ( sema ) that are intended for three different types of death . When one resident died of natural causes Terunyan , his body will be covered with a white cloth , consecrated , then placed without buried under a big tree called Taru incense , at a location called Sema Wayah . However , if the cause of death was not natural , such as accident , suicide , or murdered , his body will be placed in a location called Sema Bantas . As for burying infants and young children , or people who have grown but not married , will be placed at Sema Young . Terunyan village history can not be separated from the trip 4 sons of Sultan Sala is disturbed by the aroma wafted in their residence . They are one of the foursome is the daughter left the palace to find the source of the scent that they smell .

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar , capital of Bali , Indonesia . Kuta is located in Badung regency . This area is a tourist destination abroad , and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's . Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach ( sunset beach ) as opposed to Sanur beach . Before becoming a tourist attraction , Kuta is a port trade . Where the products of the local trade to buyers from outside Bali . In the 19th century , Mads Lange , a Danish merchant , came to Bali and established a trading base in Kuta . His expertise in negotiating , making trader Mads Lange as famous among the kings of Bali with the Dutch . Travelling in Bali Kuta Beach is the main tourist destination of domestic or foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in particular who traveled to the island of Bali . No doubt that Bali is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Indonesia . The name of the island of Bali is famous throughout the country in the world for its natural beauty , beautiful beaches , a wealth of art and culture and hospitality of the people and their local wisdom . The natural beauty of the island became one of the attractions for tourists to visit . One of them tourists from Australia and Japan . And most of the tourists are not just a one time visit the island of Bali . In fact there are settled and opened businesses even married women bali . Kuta beach area is one of the tourist destination of domestic and foreign tourists , and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the 70s . Because beauty sunsetnya , Kuta beach also dubbed as sunset beach ( sunset beach ) . Along the Kuta beach area there are many shops, restaurants , lodging and places sunning themselves . Besides the beauty of the beach at sunset , Kuta beach also offers various other types of water sports . Kuta beach is one beach that has a pretty good waves for surfing ( surfing ) , especially for the beginner . In addition to the beach , Kuta beach also offers something special . The presence of turtle breeding places in Kuta beach is one of the government's efforts to protect these animals . Kuta beach is actually a natural breeding ground for sea turtles , but due to the rapid development of coastal areas , causing the turtle population has declined. If you are lucky , you can see the activities for babies release turtles or hatchlings are often called to be released into the open sea .

Kecak dance

Kecak dance is usually referred to as " Cak " or dance of fire ( Fire Dance ) is a dance show or entertainment mass and tends as ballet is art, drama and dance as art fully describe the role of " The play Puppets " as Rama and Sita are not specifically used in Hindu religious rituals such as worship , temple ceremony and other ceremonies . Form - the form of " sacred " in the Kecak dance is usually shown in terms kerauhan or masolah is magically immune to fire so it does not burn . Uniqueness . Unlike other Balinese dance using the gamelan as a musical accompaniment but the Kecak dance performance is simply combining the art of sound - the sound of the mouth or cries - cries like " cak cak cak cak to all " so that this dance called Kecak dance . History Balinese Kecak dance originated from this , the notion is usually referred to as the Kecak dance dance " Cak " or dance of fire ( Fire Dance ) is a dance show or entertainment mass and tends as ballet is art, drama and dance as art fully describe the role of " The play Puppets " such as Rama and Sita is not specifically used in Hindu religious rituals such as worship , temple ceremony and other ceremonies . Kecak dance in Bali has continued to undergo change and development since the 1970s . Developments that can be seen is in terms of story and staging . In terms of staging the story for not just sticking to one part of the Ramayana but also other parts of the story of Ramayana . Then in terms of staging also began experiencing growth not only found in one place like the village of Bona , Gianyar but also other villages in Bali Kecak dance that began to develop around the Kecak Bali there are dozens of groups where members are usually members of the banjo . Activities such activities Kecak dance festivals are also frequently held in Bali either by the government or by an art school in Bali . As well as dancers from the highest number ever staged in the Kecak dance which was recorded in 1979 involving 500 dancers . At that time Kecak performed by taking the story of the Mahabharata . Balinese Kecak dance history , but this record was broken by the Tabanan regency government organized a colossal Kecak with 5000 dancers on September 29, 2006 , in Tanah Lot , Tabanan , Bali .

Nyepi Day

Nyepi is derived from the word quiet ( silent , silent ) . Nyepi Day is actually a celebration of the Hindu New Year calendars / calendar Çaka , which began in 78 AD . Unlike New Year celebrations AD , Saka New Year begins with a retreat in Bali . There is no activity as usual . All activities are eliminated , including public services , such as the International Airport was closed , but not for the main sakit.Tujuan Nyepi is pleading to the presence of Almighty God , to purify Bhuana Alit ( human nature / Microcosmos ) and Bhuana Supreme / macrocosmos ( of the universe ) . Before Nyepi Day , there are several series of ceremonies which Hindus , particularly in the area of Bali . Prior to the implementation of Melasti , all the devas ( statue or Pratima ) of any temple in the region of the town or village environment diiring Puseh gathered at the Village Temple . The deva one by one came after more previous prostrate towards Meru , Sri Vishnu , then distanakan alongside each other in an elongated building called the Long Hall or Great Hall . Melasti ceremony was held the next day , Lord Sri Vishnu and the devas accompanied together toward the sea or to a nearby spring that was considered sacred depending on their respective areas . Melasti ceremony is nothing but a purification ceremony , Prayascita . In the palm of Sang Hyang Aji Swamandala stated : " To eliminate the suffering of attachment to the material world community , " whereas ejection Sundarigama states ; " To get the holy water of life in the middle of the ocean . " Holy water is coming from the mouth of the holy rivers Ganges river in India in particular .In Srimad Bhagavatam scandal nine mentioned King Bhagiratha Ganga perform austerities so down to earth , and then appealed to the mother Ganges liberate his ancestors . Mother Ganga gushed forth from the lotus feet of Lord Visnu , he can free a person from the bonding material . It appears obvious that anyone who regularly worship Mother Ganga solely by bathing in the water can maintain very good health and is slowly becoming worshipers of God . Ganges water bath proclaimed in all the Vedic literature , and persons who would benefit fully freed from sinful reactions . Before Nyepi Day ceremonies held Bhuta Yajna ceremony that has meaning , namely the expulsion of evil spirits by making ornaments or statues depicting shaped or blind when ( Giant Evil ) in a language called ogoh ogoh bali her , the ceremony was performed in every home , Banjar , village , sub-district , district and province . The ceremony was conducted in front of the yard , road intersections , squares and courts , and ogoh ogoh menggambarakan blind and when it is carried in procession in gang crowded by people carrying torches accompanied by drumming from kekampung village , the ceremony began at approximately carried out from late afternoon until six o'clock at the latest twelve o'clock , after the ceremony is finished the ogoh ogoh in fuel , this all means that the whole spirit of demons have been expelled and destroyed .