Baru di Bali

Officials report that the number of rabies infections have been growing lately. Bali’s main general hospital at Sanglah reported a daily rate of 60 dog bites, with other satellite general hospitals across the island treating an average of between 25-30 cases a day. Authorities estimate around 85 dog bites are taking place island-wide on a daily basis. Since November 2008, a total of 31,000 dog...

The cries of the dancers, the unpredictable pulse of sound and the ecstatic movements, are just the elements that turn Kecak into an even more dramatic performance.
 
As integral parts of Balinese culture, dance and theatre place themselves at the very center of the Balinese life. Weddings, birthdays and temple festivals are all occasions for these dramatic performances to take place. Although...

Not many know that aside from being the home of countless fine artists, Bali is also the home of a kung fu master named Wayan Sukadana. The true passion towards kung fu has led Wayan to travel around the globe in search of a deeper understanding about the martial arts. The journey made him experience the sweet and bitter tastes of life, from hard times to glamorous moments when he co-starred...

In the midst of rapid development (as in building constructions) currently undertaking in Bali, two men stood up and came up with a responsible travel concept that allows visitors to closely observe the pristine nature of Bali. Peter Studer and Ketut Sunarta with their Bali Eco Adventure offer the travelers to this island an adventure that assures fun, education and fitness in the pure nature...

What is a city without the traffic; certainly, as the island’s capital, Denpasar doesn’t lack this element. However, traffic is not the only thing decorating the city, as museums, parks, monuments and colorful traditional markets are also making the city worth a visit. Anyway, of all the attractions found in Denpasar, Pasar Burung is probably the kind that can add a different experience during...

In Bali, just like in other parts of the world, having a baby is probably one of most exciting moments in life —of course, if the baby is expected. However, for Balinese people the meaning of having a baby extends from the continuation of family cycle to the persistence of their religious, cultural and other communal practices. Therefore, the Balinese people treat their newly born babies very...

Today in Bali, where many commercial buildings are constructed following traditional architectural principals, many items such as the traditional umbrellas (known as tedung) are used to add a character to represent a style considered truly Balinese. However, not many know that the different colors of the umbrellas actually represent the different manifestations of the gods. Therefore these...

The Bali traffic police together with state-owned public transportation insurer Jasa Raharja and a number of Bali’s hospitals (Sanglah General Hospital, Tabanan regional hospital, Bhayangkara police hospital, Puri Raharja private hospital and the Army hospital) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate emergency treatment to victims of traffic accidents on the island. The...

A Balinese chef named I Wayan Wicaya arrived back in Bali early this month with a big smile on his face and a huge trophy in his hands. Yep, the happy chef left for Chile and came home taking with him the title as the winner of the Global Chefs Challenge 2010. Representing Indonesia and Asia in the challenge, Wicaya had to go through a series of competitions on the local, national and regional...

Starting January 26 2010, foreign tourists from countries eligible for "visa on arrival" will now be given a 30-day visa (USD 25) that can be renewed for an additional 30 days. The new rule is expected to extend tourists’ stays in Indonesia, giving them a chance to visit more places in the country. A number of tourism critics, however, are unhappy with the regulation as tourists are not...