Balitraveldiary.com – Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is a giant sculpture by one of the famous sculptors from Bali, Nyoman Nuarta. The statue is in the form of Batara Vishnu, riding the legendary Garuda as a symbol of Amerta, an eternal virtue. The statue, which is still in the works, is made of 4,000 tons of […]
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Nusa Penida, Exploring Exotic Coral ReefsBalitraveldiary.com – Nusa Penida Island is the largest island of the Nusa Lembongan-Nusa Ceningan-Nusa Penida group of islands. Compared to Lembongan Island which is surrounded by steep cliffs and natural cave niches, Nusa Penida has a relatively more gentle and sandy beach. Some of these beaches look very exotic because they are surrounded by hills […]
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Dreamland, Seruas Dream Beach in South BaliBalitraveldiary.com – The island of Bali, it must be admitted, cannot be separated from beach tourism which is a magnet for the millions of tourists who come throughout the year. It could be said, all over the coast of Bali is an attraction for travelers, both domestic and foreign. One of them is Dreamland Beach […]
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Omed-omedan, Unique Ritual from Sesetan CommunityBalitraveldiary.com – Among the many Nyepi Day celebrations, there is a unique tradition that can only be found in Banjar Kaja Sesetan, Sesetan Village, Denpasar. The tradition is called omed-omedan, which is a ritual of hugging and tugging alternately between two groups of young people who are routinely held every year on the first day […]
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Kuta Beach, the symbol of tourism in BaliBalitraveldiary.com – Bali is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world spend their holidays on this island nicknamed the Island of the Gods. Bali is indeed interesting to see from various sides. Not only natural conditions are very beautiful, this island also has […]
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Padang-padang Beach, Hidden Exoticism in South BaliBalitraveldiary.com – In addition to the beaches that are used to become tourist destinations such as Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Sanur, Bali also has exotic hidden beaches. These beaches are not widely exposed to the public and only spread by word of mouth among the backpacker community. One of these beaches is Padang-padang Beach. Although […]
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FNPF Nusa Penida, Preserve Bali Starling in EcotourismBalitraveldiary.com – Relatively isolated landscapes compared to Bali turned out to be a boon for Nusa Penida Island. The 200 square kilometer island is a glimmer of hope for Bali’s starling conservation effort, one of the rare fauna typical of Bali. When the Bali Starling conservation program at several other points failed or stagnated, captivity […]
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Ogoh-ogoh Parade, Joy of Nyepi Folk FestivalBalitraveldiary.com – Ahead of Nyepi Day, Hindu communities undergo a number of special rituals which are essentially efforts to purify themselves and the environment. On 2-4 days before Nyepi, the community purifies themselves and the worship device is temple through the Melasti Ceremony. Meanwhile, one day before Nyepi, the blind Yadnya (Bhuta Yajna) ritual was […]
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Penjor, Symbol of Gratitude for God’s GraceBalitraveldiary.com – In every celebration of Galungan celebration, penjor becomes the obligatory trinkets that will complete it. Since a few days before Galungan, the penjor will be very easily found adorn the front side of the building of houses, offices, and shopping centers in Bali. This curved bamboo stems with all of its trinkets do […]
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Serangan Island Turtle ConservationBalitraveldiary.com – Want a different travel experience while adding insight? Serangan Island can be your destination. This small island in the south of Denpasar holds a hidden wealth of smoked fish culinary, religious tourism in Pura Dalem Sakenan, historical tourism in Kampung Bugis, and conservation of sea turtles. One of the things that are quite […]
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