Majestic
Mountain
Onglancing
at a map of Bali it is impossible to miss the enormous blue lake in thenortheastern
section of the island Although not as geographically or spiritually prominent
as the mighty Mt. Agung, the giant lake inside the caldera of Batur is
the most often visited inland feature of Bali, aside from the art-center
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HE PAID TOO
MUCH
This is a true story. Happened on July 12 1999. A thief
was caught in act stealing soap and polish by a supermarket attendant in
Bintang supermarket, Seminyak, Kuta.
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MEANING
of NYEPI
'Nyepi'
day in Bali is already around the corner. This year it felt on the 18th
of March.
No going out, No noise and light or fire are allowed.
That's in contrast with one day before 'Nyepi' which is called 'Ngerupuk'.
During Ngerupuk, Balinese uses fires and a lot of noise to chase away gosts!
Why 'Nyepi' the next day??
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TOOTH
FILING
Every
Balinese Hindu must have a ritual ceremony called mepandes or metatah in
their youth period. The procedure of this ceremony is dulling someone’s
canine teeth before marriage, but for girls, after the first menstruation.
Why is metatah is so important for Balinese people? |
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3 Islands
In a Zodiac
The Captain Zodiac company has come to Bali with a totally
unique way to explore the many attractions that the beautiful waters surrounding
Bali and her sister Island of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan have on offer.
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Balinese
Festival Days
Galungan and Kuningan
According to the Balinese Calendar, the ten days between
Wednesday of Dunggulan, the 11th week, and Saturday of Kuningan, the 12th
week, are period called galungan starting on the day Galungan and ending
on the day Kuningan. During this period the most important regular religious
celebration is held. This month, June 1999, Galungan is on the 9th June
and Kuningan comes 10 days later, the 19th June.
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SPAIN,
THE MAGNIFICIENT CELEBRATION
Same
as Indonesia, Spain has a lot of attractive culture. They are mostly unique
and funny with a traditional way to expressed their feeling
about everything. Check later on the pages and you`ll be impress !
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CALON ARANG
Balinese people believe Calon Arang is the queen of leyaks (Balinese Witches).
She is believed present her figure as a monstrous old woman. Her naked
white body striped with black. Rings of black fur circled her long, hanging
breast. Her face is horrible with long tongue hung out.The Kawi by R. Ng.
Poerbatjaraka, Calon Arang has its own version of this blood-thirsty character. |
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Consulates |
USA
Jalan Hayam Wuruk 188
Phone: 233605 Fax: 222426 |
Australia
Jalan Prof. Yamin, Renon
Phone: 235092 Fax: 231990
(includes: U.K., New Zealand, Canada,
Papua New Guinea) |
Japan
Jalan Raya Puputan, Renon
Phone: 227628 Fax: 231308 |
France
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 35X, Sanur. Phone:
285485 |
Germany
Jalan Pantai Karang 17, Sanur
Phone: 2885535 Fax: 288826 |
Netherlands
Jalan Imam Bonjol 599, Denpasar
Phone: 751517 / 752777 |
Italy
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 126G, Sanur
Phone: 411562 Fax: 289743 |
Norwey &
Denmark
Jalan Raya Giri VIII No. 10, Renon
Phone: 235098 Fax: 234834 |
Sweden &
Finland
Jalan Segara Ayu, Sanur
Phone: 288407 Fax: 288021 |
Switzerland
& Austria
Jalan Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Kaja
Phone: 751735 Fax: 754457 |
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Phone Numbers |
Ambulance 118 |
Fire 113 |
Police 110 |
Search &
Rescue 75111 |
Time 103 |
Directory Inquiries
108 |
Immigration
227828 |
Local Inquiries
108 |
International
Direct Inquiries 102 |
Bali Government
Tourist Office 222387 |
International
Operator 101 |
Post Office 223565 |
Bali Taxi 701111 |
Praja Taxi 289090
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