BALINESE LANGUAGE

      Balinese language has its own characters its same like Japanese and Chinese.They consist of some 18 main characters and 10 vowel sounds.Long time ago Balinese characters are used to write on the palm leaf manuscript its called lontar.When the writing works have been completed,they should be rubbed with a blend of oil and lamp shoot to blacken them.So they are visible easily.

     At a glance,Balinese characters look likes Old Javanese or Tamil (India).It is inseparable from historical aspect where they had similarity of genealogical lines.Today Balinese characters still have restricted use,namely at school for local subject from elementary school to senior high school.It is becoming the responsibility of local government to preserve and develop Balinese language in order it could survive languages like Bahasa Indonesia and foreign languages.

     Balinese language poses a medium and spirit of Balinese culture. To preserve Balinese culture should also simultaneously maintain and use of Balinese language in daily life.In other words,speaking Balinese language also characterizes one of the identities as a Balinese.

     Balinese community receives abundant heritages of lontar or palm leaf manuscript from predecessors,retained by individuals and museums.They carry many aspects of knowledge ,ranging from philosophy,local healing,literature,architecture,agriculture,herbal practice,astrology and so forth.Therefore,if they could be interpreted and presented in popular language,they could become attractive information for young generation and sale able books for commercial needs.Today there is also a trend of poising the tradition with modern science namely by reinterpreting the indigenous wisdoms that are relevant to the current time.People will get balanced inputs from the past and current orientation.

      Of course,such a treasures will be beneficial for the conversation and future development of Balinese culture,because it stays in touch with its original roots.The young generation should be introduced to these roots at an early stage.Later they will not lose their identity and even could feel proud of it or could give them inspiration in making their creativities ,either in fine arts,performance,traditional architecture and herbal healings.So the Balinese language would not come into extinction or be far left behind with the modern life.

BALI ARTS

BALI'S ARTS

Bali's arts has relates to various foreign encounters such as India,China,Java (Indonesia),Islam,and Europe.India was first who entered Bali with their great Ramayana and Mahabarata epics thats inspired almost lot of painter in Bali.China followed with its architectural traits and introducing the use of ink.The Islamic world also contributed various decorative elements which is avoids the portrayal of human and animal forms.Java has long provided inspiration for Bali,political,and religious proximity made possible the close resemblance of artistic inheritances.The latest contributors were the European countries,they did not only introduce paper and canvas as mediums but had larger roles in the art community.These products are then sold or distributed at art shops in tourism areas.now these paintings are more appropriately called "craft" rather than art and can be easily found at craft centers such as those of Ubud,Sukawati,and Kumbasari markets.Throughout the long 10 century journey of Balinese fine art,now they are no longer regarded only in religious worship but have also provided artist with room to express themselves,aid in the livelihood of the island's crafting society,and have always pleased the hearts of visitors who remember their last visit to Bali,with fine memorable pieces.

DIVING SPOTS IN BALI

Bali is the one of the famous and unique Islands in the world,its many natural wonders lure visitors from arround the world and Bali offers you diverse marine species and corals.

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua reef is a great location for an introduction dive for beginners.There is a great variety of coral and marine life that will delight any diver,not just beginners.

Amed

Amed offers some of the most beautiful waters around Bali in which to dive.Amed has a range of site of which one has a wall witha large drop off where an abundance of marine life can be found.Small reef sharks and stingrays are common site around the Amed area.

Tulamben

Tulamben is most famous dive destinations in Bali.This dive has an incredible variety of marine life including a huge school of big eyed trivially and over 400 species of fish.

Menjangan Island

This site is located of the northwest tip of Bali and is classed as a national marine parrk.The visibility is excellent here and suitable for all levels.Menjangan Island is famous for the eel garden,caverns,sharks,ray,and turtle.

Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan

These two spectacular islands of Bali's east coast offer an unforgettable diving experience.Shark,manta and turtles are frequently seen here.Nusa Lembongan is known for its blue corners where in August and September,we see mola-mola.These island are trully unforgettable dive destinations.

WISATA DI BALI

       Mungkin anda sudah tidak asing lagi dengan pulau yang satu ini "BALI" berbagai tempat wisata menarik dapat kita temui di sini,diantaranya adalah Ubud,Kintamani,Tanah Lot,Kuta,Sanur,Uluwatu,Jimbaran dan tempat wisata lainnya.

UBUD

       Ubud adalah tempat yang sangat indah,dengan hamparan sawah nya yang hijau membentang sungguh menciptakan suasana yang damai seperti suasana pedesaan tempo dulu,dengan keramahan warga masyarakat sekitarnya.Anda juga dapat melihat bagaimana cara pembuatan batik di sini (kain tradisional khas Indonesia),Monkey forest (hutan monyet) yang masih terjaga keindahannya,taman burung dan reptil,dan pembuatan perhiasan baik dari perak maupun emas.Ubud pun telah menyediakan berbagai fasilitas penginapan,restaurant dan spa yang memudahkan acara liburan anda.

KINTAMANI

       Kintamani terkenal dengan pemandangan kawah dr Gunung Batur dan desa Trunyan yang masih terjaga kelestariannya.Menurut sejarah,desa Trunyan sebetulnya berasal dari kata Taru dan Menyan yang artinya pohon Menyan,konon setiap mayat yang ada di desa tersebut tidak pernah dikubur layaknya pemakaman yang kita kenal,melainkan mayat hanya diletakkan begitu saja di bawah pohon Menyan tersebut,namun anehnya,tidak seperti mayat umumnya yang mengeluarkan bau busuk jika dibiarkan,mayat di desa Trunyan tidak berbau busuk karena keharuman pohon Menyan itu sendiri.Tapi untuk saat ini kita tidak akan menemui mayat2 yang bergelatakan seperti yang saya ceritakan,karena mayat2 tersebut telah dikubur.Namun anda tetap dapat melihat peningalan2 sejarah seperti yang saya ceritakan.

TANAH LOT

         Tanah Lot adalah tempat persembahyangan umat Hindu yang ada di Bali,yang terkenal dengan pura yang terletak di tebing tak jauh dari pantai Tanah Lot itu sendiri,pemandangan yang indah dapat kita lihat ketika matahari mulai terbenam,di sana juga terdapat pasar seni yang menawarkan kerajinan khas Bali yang unik dan menarik.

KUTA

         Anda mungkin tidak asing lagi dengan daerah yang satu ini,ya...daerah ini sangat mahsyur dengan pantai pasir putih nya yang tak henti hentinya dikunjungi wisatawan baik dari dalam maupun luar negri.Pantai ini menawarkan pemandangan yang eksotis,yaitu saat matahari mulai terbenam di ufuk barat,dengan dihiasi langit yang berwarna kemerah merah an yang menambah keindahan pantai tersebut.Hotel,resto,cafe,salon,dan spa dapat anda temukan di sini.Tempat ini sangat cocok bagi anda yang ingin menikmati Bali dengan segala geliat hiruk pikuknya.Namun bagi anda yang menyukai ketenangan,saya sarankan anda untuk mencari penginapan di Ubud atau pun Nusa Dua.

SANUR

         Sanur adalah daerah wisata di Bali yang terkenal dengan pantai yang indah baik berpasir hitam atau pun berpasir putih dapat kita temui disini,tak beda dengan Kuta,Sanur pun menawarkan berbagai tempat yang nyaman untuk dijelajah.

ULUWATU

          Uluwatu adalah tempat yang terkenal dengan pura nya yang indah yang terletak di atas tebing,di sana dapat kita jumpai juga hewan primata yang menjaga pura tersebut yaitu kera,kera2 di sana lucu2 dan iseng2 juga lho,jadi hati2 ya kalau anda sedang menikmati pemandangan di sana.Menjelang malam, Uluwatu biasanya menawarkan tarian Kecak yang berceritakan tentang epik Ramayana yang sangat terkenal,dan anda pasti akan menyukainya.

NUSA DUA

          Nusa Dua dikenal dengan tempat nya yang nyaman dan jauh dari keramaian dan hingar bingarnya kota,anda bisa menemukan berbagai macam hotel bintang lima di sini,anda pun bisa menikmati berbagai pantai yang indah seperti Dream Land,Bali Cliff,Padang2,dan aktivitas lain nya seperti water sport (diving,banana boat,snorkling,flying fish,etc....)

JIMBARAN

          Jimbaran sebenarnya terletak di Nusa Dua juga,di sini anda bisa menikmati makan malam dengan suasana yang berbeda,yaitu candle light dinner dengan pemandangan pantai yang indah,dan juga irama lagu merdu yang dibawakan apik oleh pengamen di sana.

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