The word “subak” was originally found in Kediri-East Java a Hindu Kingdom in 14th century and then brought to Bali by the Hinduism when this Kingdom was conquered by the Moslem and kept until nowadays.
Subak is an organization of farmers in an area where rice fields are located to manage water to irrigate their rice [...]
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“SUBAK“ an organization of farmers in Bali.
Galungan Day - the Balinese Thanks Giving Day
Next month, on 20 August 2008, the Balinese Hindu will be celebrating Galungan Day.
Galungan Day is one of the Hinduism biggest ceremony in Bali which is celebrated in every six month according to the Balinese calendar. At the Galungan Day the Balinese celebrate the victory of the good conquered the bad.
In every villages in Bali, [...]
Tanah Lot Kite Festival 2008
Message from Tanah Lot Bali…
Playing kite is very popular in younger generation, because of the power and sense of friendship in which be formed kite player group (sekaa layangan). Now days, playing kite is expending, children and younger boy played this kite as hobbies, besides as culture preservation.
The meaning of playing kite full of religious [...]
Penglipuran Village - Balinese Traditional Village
Today, I am very glad to inform you one of interesting place to visit in Bali called traditional village of Penglipuran. This village can be reached throught roads connecting district of Bangli with Kintamani. Penglipuran villlage is well-known for its 75 hectare bamboo forest located in the northern part of the village. From Bangli town [...]
Bali Arts Festival 2008
Bali is renowned for having maintained its traditional culture against the sweeping tides of the Bali calendar event modern world. In many parts of the Island, Life goes on as it has for centuries, with rhythms of ritual, creativity and culture still serving as a community compass, here the arts are woven into everyday, making [...]
Religions in Bali
There were and are many authors who wrote numbers of books about Bali and million of people believe that Bali is a Hindu island. YES it is, but NOT 100%. So far I did not find a single book, or may be there is who wrote about the Christian of Bali, about the Buddhist of [...]
Why Bali…??
I believe you have known this, and I also think we all agree that Bali is a magic name. Bali is the magnet itself.
I have witnessed myself when I was in Flagstaff-Arizona, USA in 1980 to enjoy the magnificent beauty of one of the world wonder The Grand Canyon. I met too many people there but [...]
‘Subak” an Organization of Farmers in Bali
A new story from BALI about “SUBAK” an organization of farmers in Bali.
The word “subak” was originally found in Kediri-East Java a Hindu Kingdom in 14th century and then brought to Bali by the Hinduism when this Kingdom was conquered by the Moslem and kept until nowadays.
Subak is an organization of farmers in an area [...]
The Full Moon in Bali
The Full-moon in Bali…..what’s diffrent?
“…..Full-moon is a full-moon……But, full-moon in Bali is unique in which different than other parts of the world. Now, I would like to share information of the Balinese activities during full-moon……”Every 30 days, we have full-moon. All people in the world could see it. Full-moon is a full-moon. It just the [...]
Kamandalu Resort and Spa
Kamandalu Resort and Spa is a five star luxury boutique resort, nestled in the cool and lush green mountains of Ubud, Bali, Kamandalu Resort & Spa comes to life like an enchanting Balinese village. Tranquility and serenity, intimacy and bliss, all flow together here like the quiet waters of gentle stream. So come to the [...]