Omed Omedan | Cultures of Denpasar

Not the same as nude photos of mass action undertaken by Spencer Tunick, an action style mass kiss young Balinese children is not the action of pornography. A kiss that made mass young men and women in Banjar Kaja, Sesetan, omed omedan tradition in Denpasar held each year to preserve the heritage.

In the Balinese language, omed-omedan meaningful attraction. Omed-omedan process begins with separating boys and girls into two groups. Then one by one partner in unite and embrace each other and kissing. Should be routine in degree, not a few women participants looked embarrassed. Instead he just enthusiastic participants, so invite the audience laugh.

Bayu one participant confessed shy guy but does nothing to preserve the ancestral culture. While the Dewi Sukma said that her are ashamed.

In the event this omed-omedan, age of participants is limited. at least junior high school and have not graduated from college and not married. In addition, all participants are required to wear Balinese traditional clothing.

Erwin Suryadharma, Head of Denpasar City Government Humos revealed that this tradition is also gathering event for every citizen. Here most of the first residents are farmers who are busy working in the fields so Waku met very few neighbors. Conditions now are the same. So the event is very well to continue to be preserved.

The origin of the festival kiss this mass comes from the ancient folklore. It is said that when the King of Puri Oka was seriously ill and there is no royal physician who can heal the pain. On the day of Nyepi, the communities in Puri Oka starting omed omedan event (tensile pull). Because the atmosphere was so festive that makes the noise created by the ailing King was furious.

Intends to stop the event, the King stumbled out of the palace. And the magic of the king was suddenly cured after seeing the show omed omedan. Finally, the King issued a decree to omed omedan event should be held every year after Nyepi ceremony

The tradition of kiss omed omedan been going on since the 17th century. And continue to be implemented every feast day celebration ceremony after Nyepi. In addition to maintaining unity, citizen fear of causing disastrous if the tradition was discontinued.

Here is video footage of Bali in the event of a mass kiss omed-omedan recently.

Padang Bai Beach | Cultures of Denpasar

Padang Bai is a beach on the island of Bali. This beach is a harbor for vessels of lombok island. Padang Bai is also a pleasant fishing village. The travelers who will enjoy the water attractions there are also jukung-jukung locals or boat. Shops selling souvenir items widely available here. In the eastern part of the coast of Padang Bai there a clean white sand and thick that many travelers use it to swim in the sea or sunbathing on the beach. At sea the hills east of Padang Bai is very good for diving and snorkeling activities for tourists because here there are lots of tropical ornamental fish with beautiful coral reefs. Padang Bai is also the landing of the tourists who visited Bali via sea is transported by large cruise ships that just dock only in Labuan Amuk.

Padang Bai is developed as a tourist attraction gentleness of nature and cultural tourism development in one area of ​​Candi dasa, located in the village of Padang Bai, District Manggis - Karangasem. The distance is about 25 miles from the City Amlapura, 13 km from Candi Dasa attractions, and about 31 km from the Denpasar city. In this place there is the sea transportation access to the Lombok island - NTB.

Name of Padang Bai got influence from Dutch language as a result of the colonial period formerly known as Padang Bai. This location is a white sandy bay which lies protected from the black rock solid. Because of its location, the nature of life underwater well maintained.

Bali Fan | Cultures of Denpasar

Bali Fan is one of very unique handicrafts in bali and have high artistic value. To making Fan is done by skilled hands of the Balinese, where there is material selected from wood Sandalwood, combined with different colors and fabrics with additional unique trinkets that enhance your appearance.

Function of fan in general, is a woman's accessories, used to fan the face and body when overheated when attending meetings, parties and other activities. In addition to fan the face, fan Bali also be used as office decor and interior design. Even for those of you who have a partner, will have good memories when your name or your photo and your spouse engraved or carved on top of the fan as well as suitable for gifts for your friends and business associates.

Considering the sandalwood raw materials are scarce, and the Government of Indonesia closely watching in terms of trade. Now the production of sandalwood fan is not from the original sandalwood, but sprayed the Sandalwood fragrance, and clearly smell the sandalwood scent not last long. For the Wood Workshop, the quality of the wood is strong and durable, but fan can also be given the scent of sandalwood, natural original color from wood workshop is white.

To measure the length of the fan that is available and can be ordered size 17 cm and 21 cm. because setting the fan making machine is set up like a standard size. To engraving amid fan can be ordered according to demand, can be a self photo, landscape or design combinations.

Nusa Penida Island | Cultures of Denpasar

Nusa Penida, a small island located about ten nautical miles southeast of Bali, the beach area was recorded as a "museum" rare seaweed in the world. Nusa Penida is one of the sub-districts of the four districts in Klungkung. Nusa Penida Subdistrict consists of three islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.

In the area of ​​Nusa Penida there are several attractions and recreational areas. Recreation tour tirta very interesting to enjoy the marine tourism with beautiful coral reefs with diverse species of fish.

TOURISM PLACES:
- Monument Puputan Klungkung
- Taman Sari Temple
- Japan Cave
- Tihingan Village
- Kertagosa
- Kamasan Village Tourism
- Kusamba Beach
- Suana
- Karang Bolong
- Lembongan & Jungut Batu
- Atuh Beach
- Sebila Gulf & Labuan Ampuak
- Lila Arsana
- Museum Nyoman Gunarsa
- Budaga Village

Gegendingan | Cultures of Denpasar

Bali, not only rich in variety dance or customary ceremonies that are so complex. But also rich in songs or traditional song that will be eroded by times.

Well, to be able to preserve it, then it is appropriate that we know about traditional songs or Tembang Bali. Various types of song that is owned by the Balinese and their structure and function of different. The Balinese art distinguish this song into four groups. Namely Gegendingan, Sekar Alit, Sekar Madya, and Sekar Agung. Now let us discuss Gegendingan.

Gegendingan is a collection of independent sentences are sung. Its contents are generally short, and simple. Said to be free because really there is no binding. Between each sentence does not have to have the meanings that make up a story or understanding, and sometimes the sentences are formed from the words that also has no clear meaning.

There are three types of gegendingan owned by the art Tembang Bali:

1. Gending Rare

Gending Rare or Sekar Rare includes various types of songs the children are nuances of the game. This type of song is in general use simple Balinese language, is dynamic and cheerful, so it can be sung with ease in an atmosphere of play and have fun. It also teaches children at an early age how to work together, and Balinese languages.

Usually every song is complemented (or as a complement ) a game (Dolanan) the same themes. But there is also a stand-alone, as the folk songs (gegendingan) whose shape is very simple. Both children's songs and folk songs are not too bound by the law / uger-uger like Guru song or Padalingsa. Some examples of this type of song, among others, such as meong-meong, juru pencar, galang bulan, and much more.

In this gending type, there is a whole stanza is the content, and some stanzas containing sampiran some have only form without content sampiran a clear meaning.

Here I list the text or lyrics of some sekar rare that I know , so please correct if there is something wrong, I'm sure for adults who lived in Bali at least know how to rhyme and better yet, teach this song to your children, so they can pass it to the next generation.

Meong-Meong
Meong meong alih ja bikule
Bikul gede gede
Buin mokoh mokoh
Kereng pesan ngerusuhin
Juk meng… Juk kul..

Dadong Dauh
Dadong dauh ngelah siap putih
Suba metaluh reka
Minab ada limolas taluhne
Nangih lacur ada nak nepukin
Anak cerik cerik
Anak cerik cerik
Keliwat usil ipun

Juru Pencar
Juru pencar juru pencar
Mai jalan mencar ngejuk ebe
Be gede gede
Be gede gede
Di sawana ajaka liu

Putri Cening Ayu
Putri cening ayu
Nongos ngijeng jumah
Meme luas malu
Ke peken meblanja
Apang ada daharang nasi

Meme tiang ngiring
Nongos ngijeng jumah
Sambilang mempumpun
Ajak tiang dadua
Di tekane nyen gapgapin

Kotak wadah gerip
Jaja megenepan
Ane luwung luwung
Megenep isine
Apang ada aji satus

2. Gending Jejangeran

This Gending Jejanggeran same with Gending Rare and usually sung together between with one another groups . There are a Janger (daughter groups) there is a Kecak (groups of boys).

Eventually this Gending Jejangeran also sung by the adults in the spectacle with giving movements variations or lakon variations (lelampahan).

Examples of this Gending Jejangeran is putri ayu, siap sangkur, mejejangeran, and many more.

3. Gending Sanghyang

Gending Sanghyang sung to lower (nedunang) Sanghyang-Sanghyang, for example in the procession of cultural relics in the pre-Hindu sacred dance Sanghyang, which includes dance anghyang Dedari, Sanghyang Deling, Sanghyang Jaran, Sanghyang Bojog, Sanghyang Celeng, Sanghyang Sampat and so on.

System or ortenan this song same with other gending rare, the resulting understanding the contents of this gending often abstract, and uncertain because it is difficult to digest.

Examples of gending-gending Sanghyang is Puspa Panganjali, Kukus Arum, Suaran Kumbang, and others.

Mumbul Guesthouse | Cultures of Denpasar

Mumbul guesthouse is lodging in Lovina, north Bali region. Mumbul guesthouse one cheap lodging in Bali with Free Wifi facilities, Swimming pool, natural scenery such as rice paddies in the village, ac, hot water & restaurant.

Mumbul guesthouse provides cheap rates with breakfast included. Activities that can be done in Lovina, Bali is seeing dolphins, fishing, snorekling, diving, and also some other tour. Mumbul guesthouse can also help you to get service on the tour along with car rental, motorbike rental.

Mumbul guesthouse also provides reading a book with the English language novels and these books can be read for free.

Enjoy your holiday in Bali with great facilities, and enjoy its beautiful nature tourism Indonesia, Bali.

Tanjung Benoa | Cultures of Denpasar

Tanjung Benoa, which is located adjacent to the Nusa Dua tourist area proved to have a unique charm. In the middle of the ocean, in the quiet area of ​​this beach, it was a blessing.

Tanjung Benoa be a very suitable place for watersport activities or water sports. The beaches in this area is very quiet unlike in Kuta, Sanur or Uluwatu, so making this region as the only place for these fun games.

Water sports can be enjoyed here include jetski, parasailing, banana boat, scuba diving, snorkeling, Glassbottom plus a visit to Turtle Island and Flying Fish.

Activity usually begins in the morning at 8 - 12 o'clock, because after that the water will recede and you can not enjoy the games anymore because boatnya not be used.

With a reliable instructors, will provide assurance of safety and comfort while enjoying the game here.

Soka Beach | Cultures of Denpasar

Soka Beach is located in the Antap village, District Selemadeg, Tabanan Regency. Located on the main road that connects Jembrana to Denpasar. Distance of about 45 km from Denpasar and from Gilimanuk about 84 Km. Vehicles passing through this road is very crowded from morning till night, as well as the only road connecting Java and Bali. On the east coast of the Soka have a cave in the cliff, called Bulung Daya Cave inhabited by many birds nest. On the west side, coconut plantation stretching along the coast, here, there is an inn named "Balian Beach Bungalow" and the river (Tukad) Balian is where the best "Rafting" in Soka Bali beach has been known since long, because the highway bypassed by the Denpasar-Gilimanuk . State of the scenery was beautiful, the western section bounded by hills continued to be one with Mount Batukaru in the north. In the eastern part of Mount Agung and Mount Batukaru and the south is Ocean Indonesia. In the west faintly visible in the distance Blambangan (Banyuwangi) in Java. Rice fields and lush palm gardens add to the beautiful scenery here. More so, in the afternoon when the sun goes down, on top of Pura Luhur Serijong very similar to the atmosphere in Tanah Lot tour.

Besides its natural beauty, Soka Beach also harbored a thousand and one wonders of nature with the ancient tales. There is a rock surrounded by sand and sea water, measuring approximately 3 m, is called "Payuk Kebo Iwa." Payuk means a pot, so it is pot property Kebo Iwa. On the western side, in addition to Luhur Serijong Temple, there are rocks that are exactly like a native kitchen, measuring approximately 1 x 20 m. Therein Kebo Iwa to using this pot to cook.

Viewed from the eyes of laymen, it is very plausible. A large pot and Kebo Iwo supposedly according to legend was a young Balinese with high body size large, well-built and powerful. Pura Luhur Serijong, built almost simultaneously with the Rambur Siwi Temple in Jembrana and Pura Tanah Lot, on the sixteenth century AD by Pedanda Bawu Rauh, and have the same status.

The beauty and panoramic views of the merging atmosphere of the hills of the southern tip of Bali and its waves, as well as away from the noise made the atmosphere of this object to be peaceful, and visitors will feel at home enjoy the natural atmosphere where the atmosphere peaceful and soothing feeling. The beach scenery is really very exotic can be thrilling and romantic feelings and when visiting this place, I'm sure you want to return here.