European Tour of Bali Art and Culture

The Gigir Manuk Cultural Dialogue in cooperation with the Indonesian Department of Culture and Tourism, the Bali Tourism Authority and the Bali Tourism Board are conducting a road tour of Balinese Art & Culture to Europe from November 11-27, 2006.

Land Under the Rainbow

The cultural program, entitled "Land Under the Rainbow", will form the backdrop for a series of cocktail receptions hosted for the international travel industry, during which art & cultural performances by the renowned Bajra Sandhi Group will be presented during visits to the following European cities:

1. Brussels and Antwerp,
2. Belgium Den Haag, The Netherlands
3. Luxemburg
4. Paris, France
5. Aachen, Germany

Bajra Sandhi Performance Troupe

Founded in 1991, the Sanggar Seni Kreativitas Bajra Sandhi, more commonly known as Bajra Sandhi, is a group of Balinese artists who emphasize the spiritual connection between God and the arts. Striving for purity, truth and beauty through the arts - the troupe is comprised of 14 performers who alternate roles as dancers, musicians or singers " depending on the number being presented.

Past performance have brought the group to Athens, Greece where they performed in events paralleling the opening of the 2004 Olympic Games; to Hanoi where they helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam; and to numerous performance venues across Indonesia.

Among the highlights of the coming European tour, the group will present:

1. Gender Wayang - Music normally reserved as the accompaniment of a shadow puppet performance or for performance at a Balinese rites of passage - the Gender is based on a technically demanding rhythm motif, blending intertwined melodies with lively contrapuntal movements. Resonations created give a shimmering and vibrating quality, extremely rich in overtones, emanating from bronze keys struck with bare wooden mallets utilizing the pentatonic 'Slendro' tuning.
2. Baris Tunggal Dance - Inspired from the original Baris "Warrior" Dance, the name of this dance derives from the word "baris" meaning rows but also meaning troops of soldiers. With its recent development into a solo performance, the dance now describes the strength and grace of heroic movements of a soldier marching off to war.
3. Legong Keraton Dance - By legend, the Legong is the heavenly dance of divine nymphs. Of all classical Balinese dances, it remains the quintessence of femininity and grace. Girls from the age of five aspire to be selected to represent their community as Legong dancers. Foremost among the Legong repertoire is the Legong Kraton - formerly reserved for presentation only at Bali's royal courts. Highly stylized, the palace version of the dance enacts a drama performed by three dancers: the 'condong' - a female attendant of the court, and two identically dressed Legong dancers who adopt the roles of royal persons.
4. Jauk Dance - Taken from Bali's rich tradition of masked dance, the Jauk depicts a crooked and wicked giant king.
5. Sutasoma - A Balinese tari drama or dance-drama, the Sutasoma tells the story of the birth of Jinapati " the pure soul that arrives on earth with the birth of each newborn baby. Deriving his power from wisdom and peace, Sutasoma defeats the evil giant Purusadha through goodness and enlightenment.

The musical accompaniment in the dance drama derives from the rhythms of traditional lullabies for babies and children, where it at the same time also serves as a divine summon for the unseen 'good' forces to guard the infantile pure souls in this chaotic world.

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ubud, industry expense heaven culture centre

ubud, industry expense heaven culture centre
 
ubud famous since away back, guess to guess since year 1920an. when does artist, componist and egghe person from west (abroad) comes to look for alive comfort.
ubud famous with the painting, statue – statue, handicraft, gambelan (traditional music) and the dance. many paintings describe about balinese refraction at can at gallery gallery little at seputaran ubud, and there also museum likes neka art museum, lempad gallery, painting temple museum and antonio blanco gallery.
to gambelan, tradisional castanets and balinese dance can at find at art gallery studio like “ sekehe gong sadya culture “ or tradisional music organization organization usually stage out country likes europe and country – asia country. prioritise art eternity utamaya show art and ritual plannin. to achieve successful aesthetic sadha culture continues the development with expand ability in memanin gambelan.
at ubud can be met many luxurious hotel hotels and also economy class hotel hotel. ubud also called as foreign countries tourist village. ubud also complete with office office inforasi tour. also many tour place places likes monkey forest and other another. be character from person person at ubud always get good every that tourist to ubud.
ubud known as balinese culture centre, this place interesting tourist attention spellbound with balinese culture since by tens year ago, where is artist, composer and scholar west come mencipta and hold research while enjoy kebahagian alive at ubud.
ubud boted for art paint it, statue art, art tabuh and also the dance art, but besides various tour object found in city. ubud has also balinese temple, ancient survival and handicraft centre that interesting to visited found around city.
downtown found in where is market and publik transport terminal meets. each week at ubud mempentaskan various show tradisional artistry likes dance kecak, legong, barong, mahabarata, ramayana, shadow play and music gamelan.
mendaerah this is many found luxurious hotel, artistic and simple accomodations meminati tourist, even ubud often get term as “ village wisata”

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balinese tradisional food

balinese tradisional food

who is not maked with beauty with peacefulness that radiated by balinese island? this island beauty fishes millions pair eye, domestic good also foreign countries to admire the beauty. not only the panorama that loved by world society, but kuliner even also keep one million delicacies not lose the exotic.
balinese dish really famous with hot taste with the piquantly. begin from various balinese chutney, gedang mekuah, lawar, duck betutu, sate twine, chicken pela, tum duck, rhomboid shape, pancong, peddle batun gun, bubuh injin and godoh with banana rai and may be still a lot another. at the opposite of food delicacy above, obvious not lah easy to make victuals. beside the standard ingredient also the maker process that want time, so that can get result genuinely delicious and mother nyuuuus.
for example popular food at balinese “babi bolster and balinese chicken rice, in food a lot of completion that presented besides ingredient predominantly. and i see really not lah easy to make that all.
in this time we can meet a lot of balinese special food recipe books that at modified, so that the maker process can more at make moderate. not only that many from that books at writes by person bule (person from country other), of course they have feeled and love balinese tradisional dish.
besides books, here and now there [are] several that open cooking class special for balinese dish, both for has individual also restaurant. this indicate that balinese tradisional dish has citarasa and uniqueness aloof not at has elsewhere.

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toya lump - lake batur

toya lump - lake batur 

instruction aims toya lump in part under this article.

end week yesterday, we are a family vacates time to stay in place camping toya davasya, located in between mount batur and lake batur. we choose that place because toya davasya is place very pleasant, vast and has several facilities very good to be able to vacate times comfortably and relax. facilities that provided by resort camping ground complete with bonfire facilities, tent that can be charterred, swimming pool that king sized with hot reservoir, the water self taken from hot water source toya lump.



toya lump self located in regency bangli, and to achieve that place us must go to penelo, kintamani, where usually tourists usually pay a visit to see mount scenery batur and lake batur from height. from penelo we must go down up at lake batur, and toya lump self situated correct between mount batur and lake batur.

we come there blow 12 day on 28 junes 2008. come there, we are check in, while wait tent installing that provided by side resort. while wait tent installing and because aya n kiya impatient to play at swimming pool, we are final prepare self to bathe hot reservoir available at resort. after tent ready, we bring various our equipment and keep it in tent. afterwards, direct we aim swimming pool to enjoy hot water toya lump that is provided resort.

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Tours around Tbilisi (3): Kojori Fortress

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Tour 3: Kojori Fortress

A spectacular fortress in the vicinity of Tbilisi and a glimpse of the mountains of Armenia.

On the southern end of village Kojori, the fortress is situated on a hillock of the Teleti Range and overlooking the valleys of Algeti & Khrami Rivers.


From the village, walk along the small road through a patch of forest to the car park on a meadow near the fortress. Continue past the graveyard to the northern end of the fortress and on the right between the rocks to the iron ladders that lead to the right top of the fortress. (The left top -a bit higher- is reached with some careful scrambling up the rocks). Enjoy the fine view!

Hike options
The forests around the fortress offer various hike options i.e. to Ormotsa Church which lies in the forest South-East of the fortress and can be seen from the top. A forest path leads down to the church.

How to get there
From Tbilisi, village Kojori is reached on the Kojori road (Mtatsminda) by Marshrutka, taxi or car in around 30 min. After entering the village, take the first road left in southern direction. It will lead you through a patch of forest and a meadow near the fortress hill. If in doubt ask villagers to point you the right direction.

Difficulty
Easy, 1/2 Day, min. walking distance 300m

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Tours around Tbilisi (4): Skitour to Lomisa Chapel (Gudauri Region)

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Tour 4: Skitour to Lomisa Chapel (Gudauri Region)

A wonderful, small skitour on the powder snow side of the Aragvi Valley near the skiresort Gudauri.
Lomisa Chapel (2190m) is wonderful and it is surprising - especially in winter- to find this building up there in the mountains.

Description
In Arakhveti village start climbing up the open ridge up to the plateau that you traverse to your right. Then climb up to Lomisa Chapel (obvious with good weather, but be careful with avalanches). From the chapel it is possible to continue up the ridge left or right.
In case of bad weather it is prudent not to attempt reaching the Chapel (danger of avalanches just below the ridge) but rather continue to climb up before the traverse of the plateau through the forest and bushes nearly up to the ridge.

Ski down the same way! The descent is also done by heli-skiers from Gudauri.

In spring with stabilized snow you can ski down the gully on your right (when descending) where snow transforms a few hours later and lasts longer.

How to get there
Go with own or public transport (Marshrutka) on Georgian Military Highway in direction of Gudauri, through Ananuri, Pasanauri to just before Mleta (before crossing the river Aragvi). Park your car at the entrance of village Arakhveti or at the Police Station in Kvemo Mleta (then you have to walk back the road for 10min or so).

Dangers & Annoyances
Only with stabilized snow conditions. Be extra careful with avalanches just before reaching the Chapel.

The dogs of Arakhveti Village bark at skiers and look impressive but did not bite us in any case. If you are fast at the descent they do not see you…

Difficulty
Easy. Experience with Ski touring is required.

Best season
From December to April with stabilized snow conditions.
All other seasons: A beautiful hike through flower meadows.

Without skis it is advisable to start directly in Kvemo Mleta and walk up the steep path through the forest behind the village.

Duration
approx 3-4 hours up & down, 700-900m ascent/descent, max. elevation 2400m.

More information
Guidebook: Haeberli/Hawker: “Under Eagles Wings. Hike, Bike, Horseback & Skitour in Georgia”.

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Tours around Tbilisi (5): Saguramo Forest & Sioni Lake

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Tour 5: Saguramo Nature Reserve & Sioni Reservoir (Tianeti Region)

Enjoy the cool shade of a deep beech, maple and oak forest and/or swim in the clear waters of Sioni Reservoir. Ideal to escape the summer heat of Tbilisi.

Description
The spectacular forest with 1000 year old trees of Saguramo Nature Reserve is enchanting. The most beautiful part of the forest you drive trough is located behind the village Tskhvarichamia. There are many hike options that need some sense of orientation but are not difficult.


The surroundings of the lake remind you of a lower alpine part of Switzerland. You’ll enjoy walking through the flower meadows in spring or bathing and relaxing on the lake shore.


From the forest it is around 30 min drive to reach the lake passing an impressive alley of poplar trees.

The Iori Valley streches far into the mountains above Tianeti, offering excellent walks in the mountains up to 2200-3000m, which were very popular during Soviet times and are yet to be rediscovered.

How to get there
The best way to reach Sioni reservoir is via Gldani (1.5 hours) as the road is curvy but good. No comparison with the off-road via Zhinvali and Tianeti and a lot better and more scenic than the road via village Saguramo.


Drive through Gldani into the valley leading north-east direction Tianeti, pass the ex-resort Tskhvarichamia still populated with refugees (IDPs) from Abkhazia and turn right when the road splits to Tianeti (left) and Sioni (right).



Find a suitable place at the lake.

With a bit of luck you can find an occasional Marshrutka to take you there if you don’t have a car.

Roundtrip option

If you continue the road from Sioni down the Iori valley (less good road!!!) you’ll reach the 6th century fortress Ujarma overlooking the beautiful valley (count 1.5 hours from Sioni).



From there it is another hour drive to reach Tbilisi via M5.

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Tours around Tbilisi (6): Davit Garedja Cave Monasteries

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Tour 6: Davit Garedja Cave Monasteries

Discover the cave monasteries around Davit Garedja / Udabno on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. A great classic.

Description
A 1 ½ hour drive takes you to the famous Lavra monastery in the semi-desert area of Davit Garedja bordering Azerbaijan. It is possible to drive via Rustavi (more scenic) or via Sagaredjo (better road).

After visiting the monastery (with long trousers & covered shoulders) walk up the hill right behind the monastery to reach a huge rock face. Follow the path which bypasses it on the left and continue to the small chapel at the top. From there descend slightly to your right and follow the obvious path below the rocky ridge to visit the Udabno Caves with remains of wonderful frescos.

There are several smaller cave monasteries in the vicinity to spend a few days camping and exploring the area full of birdlife and desert colors.

Be careful with snakes when walking though high grass, over exposed rocks or reaching into dark holes, especially in spring, as the area is habitat of the dangerous Lebetine Viper.


How to get there
Public transport was offered during summer 2007 with Yellow City Buses (10 GEL). If this service will be offered in the future is uncertain.
Taxi or organized tours are the alternatives if you do not have an own car. The best road is reached when you turn right after passing through Sagaredjo (on the M5 direction Telavi).

Culinary advice
If you want to make the round trip it makes sense to start with a drive through Rustavi and go for wine tasting and Georgian food in Sagaredjo on the way back.
If you prefer beer and a more “industrial” scenery as a contrast you may go the other way round and visit Kazbegi brewery in Rustavi.

Best Season
All year, but in summer the area can be quite hot.

More information
See Guidebook: Peter Nasmyth: “Walking in the Caucasus”.

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