Archives for July, 2008

Tamblingan and Buyan Lake


In the highlands, there are four lakes, Danau Batur (1,607 Ha), Danau Berantan (375.60 Ha), Danau Buyan (336 Ha) and Danau Tamblingan (110 Ha). Apart from underground water sources, supplies of water used for irrigation and the peoples’ daily needs come from the four lakes, carried through more than two hundred rivers flowing from the [...]

Cremation of Tjokorda Gde Agung Suyasa, Puri Ubud


More than 15.000 people witnessed the royal cremation ceremony of the head of Ubud’s royal family. this grand cremation ceremony needed almost three months of preparation, hundreds of workers, exorbitant budget, and tons of offerings materials. All these resources were combine a together and created a magnificence ceremony, one of the biggest cremation ceremonies for [...]

Sunset at Lovina Beach, Singaraja


Six km west of Singaraja, three hours drive from Denpasar, the popular beach resort of Lovina is a long stretch of black sand with crystal-clear water. Actually, Lovina is a generic term for a whole line of six small villages and palm-fringed beaches. From east to west it includes: Pemaron, Tukadmungga, Anturan, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem, and [...]

Goa Lawa Temple Bali


Pura Goa Lawah, Bat Cave Temple, lies just three km northeast of Kusamba Harbor and nine km east of Klungkung on the left side of dramatic road paralleling the sea with uninterrupted views of sea and Nusa Penida. As its name suggests Pura Gua Lawah houses a holy cave begins at the foot of rocky [...]

Makepung


Makepung or bull race is the only spectacular crowd-gather event that is held in Jembrana Regency. Even the regency itself is nick named after this sport event, Bumi Makepung or Land of Bull Race.
The origin of Makepung is quite a mystery, some say it began as nothing more than rivalry between local farmers; others assume [...]