BALI :: The Island of The Gods

well... this is it... one of Indonesian Beautiful Island, BALI ^^

have you ever heard about this island ? it's so famous in the world. people from over the world come here for vacation. even Jo Kwon and Son Ga In who did their virtual marriage at We Got Married comes here for honeymoon. and Jessica from SNSD comes here for photo shoot.
I ever heard that someone... another country... i don't remember where... they don't know where Indonesia is, but they know where Bali is -_-'

if you still don't know about Bali, I'll present to you The Island of The Gods ^^

Bali is name of Indonesian Province, Bali is one of the biggest island in Indonesia. in addition consists of the island of Bali, Bali has many small island like Pulau Nusa Penida, Pulau Nusa Lembongan, Pulau Nusa Ceningan and Serangan Island. Bali lies between the islands of Java and Lombok. The provincial capital is Denpasar located in the southern part of the island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. Bali was famous in the world with his Tourist Spot and their unique arts and cultures, especially for Japan tourists and Australian tourists. Bali is also known as the Island of the Gods and Island of Thousand Temples.

you know why it calls "Island of Thousand Temples" ? cause you can found it easy. every house has their own temple, small one, for praying.

Geography
Mount Agung is the highest point in Bali as high as 3148 m. The volcano last erupted in March 1963. Mount Batur is also one of the mountains in Bali. Around 30,000 years ago, Mount Batur erupted and produced a terrible disaster on earth. Unlike in the north, the southern part of Bali is irrigated lowland rivers.

The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Other important places are as central Ubud art and resort located in Gianyar regency. while Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are some places where tourism goes, both beach and a resort, spa etc.

Kuta, Bali

Kuta Beach, Bali

Sanur Beach, Bali

Nusa Dua Beach, Bali

Tanah Lot, Bali - Floating Pura

Jimbaran, Bali
This is where Jo Kwon and Ga In spend their last night at Bali

Demography
Rice fields in Bali
Apart from tourism, the Balinese are also living from farming and fishing, the most recognized in the world of agriculture in Bali is Subak system. Some also choose to be an artist. The language used in Bali is Indonesian, Balinese and English, especially for those who work in the tourism sector.

Subak System at Ubud, Bali

Majority of Balinese people are bilingual or even trilingual. Although there are several dialects of the Balinese language, generally using a form of Balinese Balinese language as an option in communicating socially. Traditionally, the use of the various dialects of the Balinese language is determined by the color of chess system in Hindu Dharma and clan membership (the term Bali: Soroh, gotra), although the implementation of these traditions tend to decrease. English is the third language (and the primary foreign language) of many Balinese people are influenced by the needs of the tourism industry. The employees who work in the tourist information centers in Bali, often also understand some foreign languages ​​with sufficient competence. Japanese language education is also a priority in Bali.

Transportation
Bali has no railway network but the existing road network island is classified as very good compared to other regions in Indonesia, with a good road network available in particular to areas of tourist destination that is Legian, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Ubud, etc.

Most residents have a private vehicle and chose to use it because public transportation is not available with either, except for taxis and shuttles tourism. Mass transportation is now prepared to Bali are able to give more comfort to the tourists. Until now, transport in Bali are generally built around the southern part of Bali Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur, while the northern region lacks good accommodation.

Types of public transport in Bali, among others:

• Dokar : using the horse as a vehicle towing a wagon known as elsewhere 
• Ojek : motorcycle taxi 
• Bemo : serving in and intercity 
• Taxi 
• Komotra : bus serving a trip to Kuta beach and surrounding area 
• Bus : serving intercity relations, rural, and between provinces

Dokar

Ojek

Bemo

Komotra

Bali connected to Java by ferry service that connects the Port of Gilimanuk in Singaraja regency with Ketapang port in Banyuwangi a long latency of about 30 to 45 minutes. The crossing to the island of Lombok through the Port of Padangbai to the Port of Lembar which takes about four to five hours.

Air transport is served by the Ngurah Rai International Airport and destinations to major cities in Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Timor Leste, the PRC and Japan. Runway and aircraft coming and going can be seen clearly from the beach and into a kind of additional entertainment for tourists to enjoy the beaches of Bali.

Ngurah Rai International Airport

Music
A set of Balinese gamelan

Balinese traditional music has similarities with traditional music in many other areas in Indonesia, for example in the use of gamelan and various other percussion instruments. However, there is a quirk in playing technique and the gubahan, for example in the form of Kecak, ie a form of singing that supposedly mimic the sound of monkeys. Similarly, a variety of gamelan played also has a unique, eg jegog gamelan, gamelan gong gede, gamelan gambang, gamelan and gamelan Semar selunding Pegulingan. There is also music Angklung played for the cremation ceremony and Bebonangan music played in various other ceremonies.

Balinese Gamelan

Angklung

There is a modern form of the traditional music of Bali, for example, "Gamelan Gong Kebyar" which is a dance music that developed in the Dutch colonial period and "Joged Bumbung" which became popular in Bali since the 1950's era. Generally, Balinese music is a combination of different metal percussion instruments (metallophones), gongs and wooden percussion (xylophone). Due to social, political and cultural, traditional music of Bali or Balinese gamelan game influence or affect each culture surrounding areas, such as the traditional music of Banyuwangi and Lombok traditional music community.

Dance
Balinese dance in general can be categorized into three groups, namely guardian or sacred dance performances, dance performances bebali or for ceremonies and also for visitors and Balih-balihan or dance for the entertainment of visitors.

Balinese dance expert I Made Bandem at the beginning of the 1980s had classify Balinese dances, among others who belong to the trustee for example Berutuk, Sang Hyang Dedari, Rejang and Baris Gede, bebali among others are Gambuh, Topeng Pajengan (Pajengan Mask), Wayang Wong, while Balih-balihan among others are Legong, Parwa, Arja, Prembon and Joged and various other modern dance choreography.

One of the dances are very popular for tourists is the Kecak Dance and Pendet. Around the year the 1930s, Wayan Limbak worked with German painter Walter Spies to create the Kecak dance traditions Sang Hyang and parts of the story of Ramayana. Wayan Limbak popularizing this dance around the world with his Balinese dance troupe.

Kecak Dance

Pendet Dance
I've learn this dance. makes your eyes tired
since you must open it widely and smiling in the same time.

Ramayana Dance

Did you know ? Pendet dance and Saman Dance from Aceh, Indonesia... has shown at Korean TV Show named Star King ^^

Tarian Wali (Guardian) :

• Sang Hyang Dedari 
• Sang Hyang Jaran 
• Tari Rejang 
• Tari Baris 

Tarian Bebali :

• Tari Topeng 
• Gambuh 

Tarian Bebali :

• Tari Legong 
• Arja 
• Joged Bumbung 
• Drama Gong 
• Barong 
• Tari Pendet 
• Tari Kecak 
• Calon Arang
• Tari Janger

Traditional Outfit
Clothes Bali area actually varies, although it briefly seemed the same. Each area in Bali has a symbolic and ornamental characteristics, based on activity / ritual, sex and age of users. Social and economic status of a person can be known by style fashion jewelry and ornaments are worn.

Traditional men's clothing generally consists of:

• Udeng (headband) 
• Fabric seam 
• Umpal (shawl fastener) 
• Fabric wastra (tank) 
• Belt 
• Keris (kris) 
• A variety of jewelry ornaments 

Often worn dress shirts, jackets and footwear as a complement.

Women's traditional clothing is generally made ​​up of: 

• Gelung (bun) 
• Sesenteng (tank songket) 
• Fabric wastra 
• Belts prada (Stagen), twisted hips and chest 
• Shawl songket : shoulders downwards 
• Fabric tapih or sinjang, inside 
• A variety of jewelry ornaments 

Often kebaya worn, cloth chest, and footwear as a complement.

Foods

Main Dish	Jajanan (Street Snack)
Ayam betutu Babi guling Bandot Be Kokak Mekuah Be Pasih mesambel matah Bebek betutu Berengkes Grangasem Jejeruk Jukut Urab Komoh Lawar Nasi Bubuh Nasi Tepeng Penyon Sate Kablet Sate Babi Guling Sate Lilit Sate pentul Sate penyu Sate Tusuk Timbungan Tum Urutan Tabanan	Bubuh Sagu Bubuh Sumsum Bubuh Tuak Jaja Batun Duren Jaja Begina Jaja Bendu Jaja Bikang Jaja Engol Jaja Godoh Jaja Jongkok Jaja Ketimus Jaja Klepon Jaja Lak-Lak Jaja Sumping Jaja Tain Buati Jaja Uli misi Tape Jaja Wajik Kacang Rahayu Rujak Bulung Rujak Kuah Pindang Rujak Manis Rujak Tibah Salak Bali

Traditional Weapon : 

Keris (kris) Tombak (lance) Tiuk Taji (gaff) Kandik Caluk Arit (sickle) Udud Gelewang Trisula (trident)

Panah (arrow) Penampad Garot Tulud Kis-Kis Anggapan Berang Blakas Pengiris (slicer) Pengutik

Traditional House
Balinese house in accordance with the rules of Asta Kosala Kosali (the Vedas which adjust the layout of the room and the building, like Feng Shui in Chinese Culture)

According to the philosophy of the Balinese community, dynamic in life will be achieved when the establishment of a harmonious relationship between aspects pawongan, palemahan and parahyangan. For that the construction of a house should include aspects such or so-called Tri Hita Karana. Pawongan is the occupants of the house. Palemahan means there must be a good relationship between residents and the environment. In general, building or area of traditional Balinese architecture is always filled with ornaments, carvings, tools as well as the color. Contains decorative sense as an expression of the beauty of the symbols and communications delivery. Decorative forms of fauna also function as ritual symbols are displayed in the sculpture.

no. 1 is place for praying, the rest of them... i don't know. but in Bali , they have separate room like this. one for praying, one for kitchen, there's the main house, no.4 is called pendopo, jut like balcony, etc.

This is a bit of Bali. what do you think ? beautifull ? i've visit there once when i was high school for school vacation, and i hope i can go there again someday ^^ 

I hope that you're not bored read my long post. i know i always write the longest one , but i hope it can be usefull ^^

sometimes... come visit here...

there's many beautiful place in Bali that i'll tell you later in my next post ^^

Thank you ^^