Impact of global financial crisis has started to affect Bali export business players. A number of Bali export items enjoying significant export volume in the past has been significantly increased.
Statistic exposed by Foreign Trading Department of Bali Industry and Trade Office shown significant decrease on a number of Bali export items. Head of Foreign Trading Department of Bali Industry and Trade Office, Ni Wayan Kusumastuti through her staff Putu Bagiada said on Friday (February 5th) that the most significant decrease recorded by textile and textile products.
Textile product to US has decreased as much as 8 percent. The highest decrease during the last few years was caused by impact of global financial crisis to US citizens. US coidered the largest export destination for textile and textile products along with other Asia-Pacific countries such as Japan, Australia, Canada, and Brazil.
If figures Bali earned US$ 129,028,160.04 on export of textile and textile products in 2008, a slight decrease from US$ 130,642,376.77 in 2007. Worsening crisis was predicted to make the situation even more difficult.
Similar opinion was expressed by a number of Bali export business player. Secretary of Bali Exporters Associationm G.W. Ardjawa, S.E. said that decrease on Bali export is predicted to be significant, especially as export of one of Bali’s favorite export product, knock-down wooden gazebo, has been suspended following the newly introduced regulation by the forestry office. “We are encountering significant lost by the new regulation,” Ardjawa said.
I fact, knock-down wooden gazebo has been a well known product by international market and deliver significant stream of foreign revenue. “Export of wooden gazebo delivers multi-million dollar in revenue every year,” he added. He hoped that the government will stop the suspension to allow wooden gazebo export to continue.
Source : balinewsonline.com
15.3.09
2,500 Year Old Stone Sarcophagus Discovered in Gianyar
2,500 Year Old Stone Sarcophagus Discovered in Gianyar
The discovery of a stone sarcophagus in the village of Keramas in the sub-district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar on January 12, 2009, provides further evidence of existence of advanced cultural settlements of Bali dating back at least 2,500 to 3,000 years.
Shaped out of two piece of stone to resemble a turtle (not shown), the important archeological discovery has a length of 1.5 meters, a width of 1 meter and a depth of 2.5 meters. When discovered the stone vessel contained a large quantity of human bone fragments.
The sarcophagus was uncovered by two local men who were quarrying for building stones at a depth of around 3 meters. Once the workmen knew that their discovery was not a large stone, but an artifact with historical significance, they contacted the local village chief and the nearest police stations who quickly cordoned off the site while waiting for representatives of the government archaeology department to arrive on the scene.
Later, the Chief of the Archeology Department of Denpasar, I Wayan Suantika, confirmed an estimated age of between 2,500-3,000 years for the sarcophagus. A preliminary examination of the human bone fragments suggest an age dating from 300 and 500 B.C.E..
Suantika told NusaBali that such elaborate burial vessels were traditionally reserved for religious or traditional leaders. The sarcophagus in the shape of a turtle and, according to Suantika, includes stone handles to permit transport of the coffin to the burial site. The shape of a turtle reflects a belief that the animal depicted would deliver the deceased to a final resting place.
According to Suantika, this is one of 12 sarcophagi discovered in the Keramas area of Bali.
The discovery of a stone sarcophagus in the village of Keramas in the sub-district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar on January 12, 2009, provides further evidence of existence of advanced cultural settlements of Bali dating back at least 2,500 to 3,000 years.
Shaped out of two piece of stone to resemble a turtle (not shown), the important archeological discovery has a length of 1.5 meters, a width of 1 meter and a depth of 2.5 meters. When discovered the stone vessel contained a large quantity of human bone fragments.
The sarcophagus was uncovered by two local men who were quarrying for building stones at a depth of around 3 meters. Once the workmen knew that their discovery was not a large stone, but an artifact with historical significance, they contacted the local village chief and the nearest police stations who quickly cordoned off the site while waiting for representatives of the government archaeology department to arrive on the scene.
Later, the Chief of the Archeology Department of Denpasar, I Wayan Suantika, confirmed an estimated age of between 2,500-3,000 years for the sarcophagus. A preliminary examination of the human bone fragments suggest an age dating from 300 and 500 B.C.E..
Suantika told NusaBali that such elaborate burial vessels were traditionally reserved for religious or traditional leaders. The sarcophagus in the shape of a turtle and, according to Suantika, includes stone handles to permit transport of the coffin to the burial site. The shape of a turtle reflects a belief that the animal depicted would deliver the deceased to a final resting place.
According to Suantika, this is one of 12 sarcophagi discovered in the Keramas area of Bali.
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Air Sanih Water Palace, Buleleng Bali
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Andakasa Temple, Karangasem Bali
Pura Andakasa (Andakasa Temple) is just a short drive inland from Pura Goa Lawah. From the car park we walk along a path through the forest and arrive after a few minutes at a small altar next to a sacred spring where we gather holy water for the ceremony.
Art, About Bali
Art for the Balinese is one aspect of living dominating every activity of the people or can be said that art is the living focus of the Balinese. Bali is very rich in artistic treasure and it lives and develops within the every throb of the Balinese life covering works of art like fine art more >>
Bali Museum, Denpasar Bali
The Ethnographical Museum is the only museum one can find in Denpasar, located on Mayor Wisnu Street next to Jagatnatha Temple. It was built in December 8th, 1932 in which displayed various old objects in four main buldings called: Gedung Timur, Gedung Buleleng, Gedung Karangasem and Gedung Tabanan. more >>
Banjar Hot Spring, Buleleng Bali
Banjar Hot Spring is known as a natural hot spring have healing power to cure skin disease. The hot spring has been allocated and designed to be a simple pool, surrounded by beautiful countryside while next to it is the biggest Budhist Temple in Bali
Banyu Wedang Hot Spring, Buleleng Bali
The hot spring has its source off shore and it will be under water when the sea water rises. At the biggest hot spring, a round concrete protector has been built so when the sea-water rises, the hot spring will not be mixed with the saline sea water.
Batubulan Village, Gianyar Bali
Batubulan is a village belongs to Sukawati district, Gianyar regency. It has a strategic location for being the western gate of Gianyar regency and as a terminal that links Denpasar city and the Eastern part of Bali Island. more >>
Batukaang Village, Bangli Bali
This village is located at the height of 1.150 meters above sea-level. So that the temperature is quite mild the same as that at Batur Resort. Along the road, one can see the wonderful, with its spectacular panorama. more >>
Batur & Surroundings, Bangli Bali
Some sources describing about Batur are "Kusuma Dewa", "Usana Bali" and "Raja Purana Batur" manuscripts. It is told that Batur Temple had been established since Empu Kuturan (prominent Hindu spiritualist) time in X century up to the beginning of XI century.
Beji Temple, Buleleng Bali
This temple is known as a holy place to worship "Dewi Sri" (the Goddess of Rice), as the Goddess connected with agriculture and as the Goddess has created rice as staple-food. This temple is also known as "Subak" Temple for Sangsit traditional village
This is a recreational garden with natural pool by the Beach of Bali Sea. The view is marvelous, the clear-watered natural-spring pool with trees surrounding it.
Andakasa Temple, Karangasem Bali
Pura Andakasa (Andakasa Temple) is just a short drive inland from Pura Goa Lawah. From the car park we walk along a path through the forest and arrive after a few minutes at a small altar next to a sacred spring where we gather holy water for the ceremony.
Art, About Bali
Art for the Balinese is one aspect of living dominating every activity of the people or can be said that art is the living focus of the Balinese. Bali is very rich in artistic treasure and it lives and develops within the every throb of the Balinese life covering works of art like fine art more >>
Bali Museum, Denpasar Bali
The Ethnographical Museum is the only museum one can find in Denpasar, located on Mayor Wisnu Street next to Jagatnatha Temple. It was built in December 8th, 1932 in which displayed various old objects in four main buldings called: Gedung Timur, Gedung Buleleng, Gedung Karangasem and Gedung Tabanan. more >>
Banjar Hot Spring, Buleleng Bali
Banjar Hot Spring is known as a natural hot spring have healing power to cure skin disease. The hot spring has been allocated and designed to be a simple pool, surrounded by beautiful countryside while next to it is the biggest Budhist Temple in Bali
Banyu Wedang Hot Spring, Buleleng Bali
The hot spring has its source off shore and it will be under water when the sea water rises. At the biggest hot spring, a round concrete protector has been built so when the sea-water rises, the hot spring will not be mixed with the saline sea water.
Batubulan Village, Gianyar Bali
Batubulan is a village belongs to Sukawati district, Gianyar regency. It has a strategic location for being the western gate of Gianyar regency and as a terminal that links Denpasar city and the Eastern part of Bali Island. more >>
Batukaang Village, Bangli Bali
This village is located at the height of 1.150 meters above sea-level. So that the temperature is quite mild the same as that at Batur Resort. Along the road, one can see the wonderful, with its spectacular panorama. more >>
Batur & Surroundings, Bangli Bali
Some sources describing about Batur are "Kusuma Dewa", "Usana Bali" and "Raja Purana Batur" manuscripts. It is told that Batur Temple had been established since Empu Kuturan (prominent Hindu spiritualist) time in X century up to the beginning of XI century.
Beji Temple, Buleleng Bali
This temple is known as a holy place to worship "Dewi Sri" (the Goddess of Rice), as the Goddess connected with agriculture and as the Goddess has created rice as staple-food. This temple is also known as "Subak" Temple for Sangsit traditional village
19.2.09
BEDUGUL
The famous Tanah Lot sea temple which was built by Dang Hyang Nirartha is the first point to be visited in this bali tour package and then followed by visiting Alas Kedaton where the monkeys living here are considered sacred.
Afterwards drive to Bedugul to see the superb view of lake Beratan which is also very famous for its Ulun Danu Temple built on the shores of the lake and the spice / fruit market at Candikuning. Final stop will be made at Mengwi, was one of the main island kingdom, to see one of the grandest water garden temple on the island called Taman Ayun which was built around 1740 and symbolizing the cosmic union of sea and mountain
Afterwards drive to Bedugul to see the superb view of lake Beratan which is also very famous for its Ulun Danu Temple built on the shores of the lake and the spice / fruit market at Candikuning. Final stop will be made at Mengwi, was one of the main island kingdom, to see one of the grandest water garden temple on the island called Taman Ayun which was built around 1740 and symbolizing the cosmic union of sea and mountain
KINTAMANI
Batur Lake is the old crater of Mount Batur, a still active volcano next to it. It is located on the northern part of Bali. The largest lake overshadowed by the active volcano is located in Bangli Regency, at the northeast of Bali. Batur Lake is the widest lake in this island. It lies down in the feet of Mount Batur and Mount Abang. The lake is classified as a "neutral-dilute" lake because there is no known underlying hydrothermal activity, and the abundant rainfall more than quenches any such activity. There is a hot spring right by the lake. We can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Batur Lake from Kintamani. Across the lake, only reachable by boat, lies Trunyan village, where the Bali Aga people live. The surrounding of the lake is a favorite place for picks self up. At Batur Lake we can see the scenic view and feel cool atmosphere. Bangli's mountainous region center is around the spectacular volcanic crater (or caldera) of Batur. Mount Batur adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim. The place is a great day trips, trekking or just to get away from the daily activity.
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ULUWATU TEMPLE
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the SW, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu's case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, is also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
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DREAMLAND BEACH
Forget in moment Kuta, Sanur, and or Nusa Dua. Enjoying Bali only by sand sunning in the coasts not be prestigious anymore. Nowadays, time for you enjoying more challenging eksotis and exclusive vacation. Because the coasts only known by a few/little turis. The information even also by mouth to mouth. You will not find in reference or travel. Even so maybe its not too much and can be calculated by finger.
All of beach/Coast like Pecatu and of Uluwatu enter to south kuta District Region. There’s no formal guide to go there. Easiest direction is roadway to Uluwatu temple, one of the biggest temple in Pecatu Village, south of Bali. All of the coast have same caracters, short coast land , limited by two bank, white sand, billow, and... hidden! cause, this coast near in Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bukit Ungasan.
First Coast/beach is Balangan Beach. Behind Pecatu hill, in this moment still working Bali Pecatu Graha ( BPG) project. To go to the coast we through zigzag way, up down hill. This journey be my own experienced because through hill and we saw Kuta beach and Ngurah Rai air port so far away in front of there. It’s about two kilometers, there are branches ways and illegal guide with simply write board to Balangan Beach and other to Dreamland. Forget it the last beach, because we come to Balangan Beach. This moment to go there we must down steep way. After that white sand and wave sound welcome us ( our tired)
When I’m Visiting with my team from Jakarta months ago, there is one couple only is sand sunning. The other tourist still waiting wave white take hold on their board surfing, and others relax on the beach chair while reading novel. There is no one disturb them. It’s so really beach to hide, Tiar said local tourist from Indonesia.
Balangan view beach faced on north, so Ngurah Rai airport can be saw from here. East part limited by mountainside with the call abouts 3 meters and the west part limited by mountainside more high and full of plant. There are two corals smaller beside high white stone mountainside between them. There are white sand that have big granule than Kuta. The coach a little stones near of the beach part you must be carefull. There are about 5 cafes in here. In that evening there are some touris, sitting in that café with their beer in the table. Café’s function too as a placa to stay with the price about Rp. 50000/night. Local tourist or foreign tourist could walk to dreamland from Balangan Beach. They will trough some corals stone, swim to the beach and walk in the white sand to the west. Dream Land beach more crowded then Balangan. Mede Said “this Place known about 1996 ( she is from there ). Dreamland beach like dream beach. In the first time come to that place my friend feel so proud they shock when they trough as small gate about one meters between two corals and then becomed, white sand, blue beach, roll of waves and west point Bali island in Uluwatu. Some tourist enjoying solving swimming, surfing and sanding. Although more crowded than Balangan, amount of tourist in Dreamland smaller than Kuta and Sanur. It’s about 50 tourist. The Beach length about 1 kilometers to south. In the north limited by sharp stone Beach and high coral 15 meters. In this hill we ca see the beach ( Dreamland ) under there 20 meters. This beach side to west so we can see sunset. It’s really beautiful place. Silent and good place to take a rest from crowded place and bussy day. Coming and enjoy your life to Bali. You will feel satisfied.
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All of beach/Coast like Pecatu and of Uluwatu enter to south kuta District Region. There’s no formal guide to go there. Easiest direction is roadway to Uluwatu temple, one of the biggest temple in Pecatu Village, south of Bali. All of the coast have same caracters, short coast land , limited by two bank, white sand, billow, and... hidden! cause, this coast near in Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bukit Ungasan.
First Coast/beach is Balangan Beach. Behind Pecatu hill, in this moment still working Bali Pecatu Graha ( BPG) project. To go to the coast we through zigzag way, up down hill. This journey be my own experienced because through hill and we saw Kuta beach and Ngurah Rai air port so far away in front of there. It’s about two kilometers, there are branches ways and illegal guide with simply write board to Balangan Beach and other to Dreamland. Forget it the last beach, because we come to Balangan Beach. This moment to go there we must down steep way. After that white sand and wave sound welcome us ( our tired)
When I’m Visiting with my team from Jakarta months ago, there is one couple only is sand sunning. The other tourist still waiting wave white take hold on their board surfing, and others relax on the beach chair while reading novel. There is no one disturb them. It’s so really beach to hide, Tiar said local tourist from Indonesia.
Balangan view beach faced on north, so Ngurah Rai airport can be saw from here. East part limited by mountainside with the call abouts 3 meters and the west part limited by mountainside more high and full of plant. There are two corals smaller beside high white stone mountainside between them. There are white sand that have big granule than Kuta. The coach a little stones near of the beach part you must be carefull. There are about 5 cafes in here. In that evening there are some touris, sitting in that café with their beer in the table. Café’s function too as a placa to stay with the price about Rp. 50000/night. Local tourist or foreign tourist could walk to dreamland from Balangan Beach. They will trough some corals stone, swim to the beach and walk in the white sand to the west. Dream Land beach more crowded then Balangan. Mede Said “this Place known about 1996 ( she is from there ). Dreamland beach like dream beach. In the first time come to that place my friend feel so proud they shock when they trough as small gate about one meters between two corals and then becomed, white sand, blue beach, roll of waves and west point Bali island in Uluwatu. Some tourist enjoying solving swimming, surfing and sanding. Although more crowded than Balangan, amount of tourist in Dreamland smaller than Kuta and Sanur. It’s about 50 tourist. The Beach length about 1 kilometers to south. In the north limited by sharp stone Beach and high coral 15 meters. In this hill we ca see the beach ( Dreamland ) under there 20 meters. This beach side to west so we can see sunset. It’s really beautiful place. Silent and good place to take a rest from crowded place and bussy day. Coming and enjoy your life to Bali. You will feel satisfied.
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