The Baliem Valley Festival

Baliem Valley, which is located in Jayawijaya, Papua Province, is one area that has an attraction for tourists, both local and foreign. One thing that makes the famous Baliem Valley is convening Baliem Valley Cultural Festival, better known by the name of the the Baliem Valley Festival.

In the Baliem Valley Festival, attractions tribal war scenario begins with determining the trigger war. This can be a trigger for war abductions, child murder citizens, as well as the newly opened field invasion. The existence of these triggers, causing the other tribes had to 'revenge', so the raid was carried out. Meanwhile, the opposing party will last, so the battle was taking place with an exclamation.

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Mentioned that the attractions of this war do not make revenge or hostility as the theme. The theme is precisely the phrase that is positive, ie Yogotak Hubuluk Motog Hanorogo (hope tomorrow will be better than today).

Baliem Valley Festival was first held in 1989. Prior to this festival, people around the Baliem Valley, which consists of Dani, Lani tribe, and the Yali tribe, still frequent tribal wars. For them, in addition to already become a tradition handed down, the war also has a deep meaning. War is not just a race event tribal strength, but also a symbol of fertility and prosperity. According to their beliefs, if not the war, do not expect to harvest and pigs will succeed.

To avoid casualties and protracted revenge, since twenty years ago, the government imposed a ban on tribal wars. To accommodate the traditions of tribes in Papua, Baliem Valley Festival was made by the government, which includes the war party in it. Baliem Valley Festival, lasts about three days and is held in August. One reason for this feast is held in the month to commemorate the feast of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

In its development, not only the inhabitants of the three tribes who follow the Baliem Valley Baliem Valley Festival, but also other tribes that lived in Jayawijaya. There are about 40 tribes who follow this festival. Each tribe uses traditional dress, complete with face painting. In addition, they also carry weapons of war such as spears, machetes, arrows, and other knick knacks war.

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Things to tribal war dance is indeed the main attraction in any implementation of the Baliem Valley Festival. Nevertheless, many other attractions are also very interesting to watch the tourists, such as performances Pikon or traditional musical instruments. The songs are played with this Pikon, usually tells the story of human life. There are also Karapan Pigs are also one of the interesting attractions and often cause the visitor hubbub.

In addition to the above attractions, tourists can also watch an archery contest, throwing Sege (throwing stick to predetermined targets), puradan (game rolling the wheel of wicker), and sikoko (throwing game pawns to specific targets). Competitions, besides attended by participants from various tribes in Jayawijaya District, can also be followed by the tourists who present at the festival.

Baliem Valley Festival held in the Baliem Valley, Wamena district, Jayawijaya District, Papua Province, Indonesia.

To be able to get to the Baliem Valley, visitors must pass through a major airport in Papua province, the Sentani Airport. To achieve Sentani Airport, visitors can access it by using maspakai flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, or Manado. Upon arrival at Sentani airport, visitors can go on with the Hercules aircraft or Twin Otter towards Wamena, the capital city of Jayawijaya.

To watch the festival is free of charge.

Around Wamena District, there are several lodging, even among whom there was already an international class. This is because many foreign tourists are very interested in seeing the Baliem Valley Festival, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Baliem Valley itself.

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The Bakar Batu party

The Bakar Batu party has meaning grateful unique traditions and distinctive. and is a traditional ritual performed as a form of Papua thanksgiving for a blessing, wedding, welcome important guests as well as funerals. In addition, the ceremony is also conducted as a proof of peace after an inter-tribal warfare.

As the name implies, in cooking and preparing food for the party, the tribes in Papua using a coal. Each region and tribe in Baliem Valley region have its own terms to refer to coal-word. Paniai community call gapii gapii ?? or ?? mogo, Wamena people call oba Isago kit, while the call with barapen Biak society. But it seems barapen be the most common terms used.

Bakar Batu party is also an event to gather for residents. In this party will be seen how high solidarity and the people of Papua. Another meaning of this party is an expression of mutual forgiveness between people.

Feast procession Bakar Batu usually consists of three stages of preparation, roasted pork, and eat together. The preparatory stage begins with the search for fuel wood and stone to be used for cooking. Stone and wood arranged in the following order, at the very bottom styled large stones, on top of it is covered with wood, then laid out again that smaller rocks, and so on until the top is covered with wood. Then the pile of wood burned to burn out and become a hot rock. All this is usually done by men.

At that time, each tribe handed pig. Then in turn the head of a pig archery tribe. When in all pigs arrows straight off, it is a sign that the event will be a success. However, if the pigs did not die, it is believed there is something wrong with the event. If it is a funeral ceremony, usually a few grieving relatives carrying the pig as a symbol of condolence. If not, they will bring packs of tobacco, cigarettes, cooking oil, salt, sugar, coffee, and salted fish. Not to forget, when condolences each must be tight hugging and kissing cheeks.

Elsewhere, women preparing food that will be cooked. Pigs are usually cut from the bottom of the neck to groin hind legs. Entrails and other parts that are not consumed will be issued, while the part that will be cooked cleaned. Similarly, vegetables and tubers.

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The other man preparing a hole in the amount based on the large number of foods that will be cooked. Bottom of the hole was then covered with reeds and banana leaves. By using a special timber called flops apando, hot stones were arranged on the foliage. After it is then covered with reeds. On top of the reeds and then put the pork. Then closed again with foliage. On top of these leaves were then covered again with a burning stone, and coated with thick grass.

After that, hipere (sweet potato) arranged on it. The next layer is deposited reeds again with a burning stone. Then iprika or leaf vegetables such hipere, tirubug (cassava leaves), kopae (Carica papaya), nahampun (pumpkin machetes), and towabug or hopak (corn) placed on it. It is not enough tubers, sometimes it will be coupled with cuisine barugum pieces (pieces). Furthermore, the hole was backfilled again with a burning grass and stone. Top placed banana leaves sprinkled with ground as a barrier to keep the heat of the stone does not evaporate.

Approximately 60 to 90 minutes of cooking it is ripe. Once cooked, the grass will be opened and the food is in it begun to be issued one by one, then spread on the grass. After lying in the food, there are people who will take the ripe red fruit. Fruit was kneaded until the paste out. Pasta of red fruit poured over pork and vegetables. Salt and flavorings also sprinkle over the dish.

It is time for people to eat a meal that has been cooked and seasoned. All residents will be crowded around the food. Chief will be the first to receive rations in the form of potato and a hunk of pork. Furthermore, all will receive the same rations, both men, women, the elderly, and children. After that, people started eating the food.

Bakar Batu party is the most awaited event by residents inland tribes of Papua. To follow this party they are willing to abandon the fields invitation does not work for days. In addition, they are also willing to spend large amounts of money to finance the party.

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This feast is often held in the Baliem Valley, Wamena district, Jayawijaya District, Papua, Indonesia.

However, the certainty of the location of the implementation of this point is uncertain. If as funerals and weddings, parties will be held in homes that have a celebration. However, when this ceremony as a thanksgiving or a peace symbol normally be carried out in the middle of a large field.

Papua geographical conditions, mainly the forests, hills, and mountains, making the access to the location of the holding becomes difficult. For those of you who want to go to Papua, you can use sea or air transport. Here's a list of ships that sailed to Papua:

KM Dorolonda sailing from Surabaya, Makassar, Kupang, Ambon, the consortium, Sorong, Manokwari, Jayapura.

KM Nggapulu sailed from Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Pantolan, Bitung, Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire, Serui, Biak, and Jayapura.

KM Labobar sailing from Batam, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire and Jayapura.

KM Sinabung, which sailed from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Makassar, smells, Banggai, Bitung, Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Biak, Serui, Jayapura.

As for you who want to use air transport, you can use the services of the airline Garuda Indonesia Airline (GIA), Merpati Nusantara Airline (MNA), Air Efata, Batavia Air, Express Air, and Water Trigana from Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar.

If you've arrived in Papua, you can go on using small aircraft Flying to the hinterlands. You also can use off-road car rental.

Visitors who want to see this party is free of charge. However, if it is a party attended for funerals, the guests usually bring souvenirs.

Typically, Bakar Batu party was held in remote places, therefore it is difficult to obtain adequate facilities. However, at least in the city of Wamena, has established several lodgings that you can rent. For your eating problems also do not need to worry, because in this city there are also many restaurants.

For transportation, you can use a small aircraft that serves flights to far into the interior. Moreover, in the town of Wamena also a four-wheeled vehicle rented. If you do not have relatives or acquaintances who can guide you, you can take advantage of a travel agency in the city of Wamena.

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Papua The Paradise Island

If you think Indonesia is no more interesting than the countries in Europe, try a visit to the land of Papua. Indonesia's easternmost island has all the natural beauty that never runs out to explore.

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Land and underwater nature into its own paradise for nature enthusiasts. Not only the rich natural, Papua also save a local wisdom that still survive in this modern era. Exploring Papua will certainly be an interesting experience can you tell us to family and friends.

Visit Papua, explore the wealth of their own country. If still confused where to go for there later, the following summary of 10 attractions in Papua that must be visited:

1. Cendrawasih Bay National Park

The national park with an area of ​​1,453,500 hectares, nearly 90% is water. Not surprisingly, the Cendrawasih Bay National Park became the largest marine conservation area and the largest in Indonesia. Here, there are 196 species of molluscs and 209 species of fish that you can see in the underwater realm. Quite often turtles, turtles, sharks and dolphins also accompany you while diving.

Cendrawasih Bay National Park was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Forestry. In addition to enjoying the underwater nature, you can also explore the islands.

Mioswaar Island, one of the islands in Papua tourist place, has a cave with a hot spring with a sulfur content that is worth your visit. In addition Mioswaar Island, there Yoop Island, Numfor, Nusrowi Island and other islands that you should not miss.

This tourist spot is administratively located in two districts namely Wondama and Nabire. The national park is also a research center of the whale shark or whale shark undertaken by the government in cooperation with domestic and foreign NGOs.

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Places of Interest in West Bali

The interesting objects you can visit in the Western part of this beautiful island include:  

  West Bali National Park

  

  These attractions are in the two districts of Jembrana and Buleleng. Wildlife that is complete enough to save the natural resources of both animals and plants. Even at this location are rare animals such as the Bali Starling very few. National Park in the western part of Bali region has three zones namely: the core zone, where visitors are not allowed to enter this zone as a place of research and development. The second zone is the zone of the jungle and tourists still be released for adventure. Last zone in this park is the intensive use zone that is in the interests of culture and tourism, including the area of ​​this zone is Menjangan Island, Gulf Accept, Prapat Agung, Bakungan, and Klatakan.

    Surf Spot Madewi Beach 

  For tourists who like to play surfing, beach Medewi in the western part of the island of Bali, is the answer to the satisfaction of running hobby. Many foreign tourists who always return to this tourist spot because the waves were big and not easily broken down to the edge. Location Medewi beach is in Jembrana area, which you can visit by traveling as far as 72 kilometers from Denpasar. Medewi beach you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset is not inferior to the sunset at Tanah Lot Bali. And other activities are sunbathing, although it must be smart to choose the location for fur animals are found Pigs and conditions of the rocky coast.

Places of Interest in North Bali

The following information interesting objects that you must visit when traveling to northern Bali, Among them: 

  Lovina Beach

Been to Bali Lovina Beach has its own unique experience for tourists. Because of these attractions is a habitat for dolphins are benign. If you visit one of the beautiful beaches in Bali, it is advisable to stay one night. Because to be able to see the dolphins in the open sea, the best time is in the morning around 6 am until hours 9. And here too there are captive dolphin attractions that give the show a few times a day. So if on the high seas you do not see this intelligent animal (usually because of the weather), then you can see its attractions near the hotel. The location of the beach which is about 100 kilometers from the Kuta area, in the northern part of Bali, close to Buleleng. If you stay around Bali Lovina beach, then you can also visit some interesting sights that stood by. Among Gitgit Waterfall, lake Tamblingan, and Bedugul. 

  Cool in Kintamani Tourism 

Tourist attractions in the area of ​​Bangli in Bali this is the best location to enjoy the beauty of the lake and Mount Batur. Kintamani can be reached from the city of Denpasar approximately 2 hours drive, precisely at the location called Penelokan. Visited attractions Kintamani course to witness the scenic beauty of mountains, lakes, and stopped by the restaurant-restaurant is available as a lunch spot. At lunch time, the area is filled with tourists, both domestic and foreign. If you are interested in visiting the region of Kintamani, the best advice together with visiting Ubud in the morning.  

Gitgit Waterfall 

Tourist attractions in northern Bali capable of dazzling domestic and foreign tourists Gitgit waterfall is located near Singaraja. Regions beautiful waterfall is in Gitgit, sub Sukasada, Buleleng, Bali. From Singaraja town is 11 km to the south. Meanwhile, if you depart from Denpasar is 90 km. Height of the waterfall is 35 meters, and this is the highest on the island of Bali. If you depart from Kuta or Denpasar, the journey will be done through Bedugul and then you descend the mountain which has beautiful views up to the waterfalls Gitgit.

You are interested in visiting the entire vacation spot that became the pride of the tour on the island? Make sure provide sufficient time on your vacation. This region still keep dozens of interesting objects to be missed. Immediately call your travel agent to arrange subscription trips super holiday in this beautiful island.

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List of tourist draws that we present on the Island of Bali is the most preferred object and as a must for travelers to visit. In a package tour provided travel agents, usually scenic spots is included in the visit schedule. No wonder the location of this tour as an icon in the brochures, promotions or activities carried out on the island, usually displaying images of some of the objects that we present below. We intentionally set based on the compartmentalization of the area comprising the South area, Central , East, West and North Bali, let you easily determine the route visits as well as a strategic location to stay.

Places of Interest in South Bali

The interesting objects that exist in the southern region comprising an area of ​​Kuta, Tabanan, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua are:   

Beach and Pura Tanah Lot

   Pura moment that seemed to be in the middle of the ocean is a center point of the stunning beauty of the mascot a beach resort on the island of Bali. All visitors would make the temple of Tanah Lot Bali and surrounding coral beach as background images of objects happiness together friends, family or selfie especially at sunset . Heading into the cool tourist attractions in Bali is not difficult, it's just that it took about 30 minutes drive from Denpasar towards the village Beraban in Tabanan area. The journey from Denpasar Bali to the mainland coast a distance of approximately 25 kilometers. And if you come to this place, it is recommended during the celebration of the feast Odalan or temples in this seaside. And is adjacent to the celebration day of Galungan and Kuningan.   

Kuta Beach Bali   

Kuta Beach is in Badung regency. Extensive sub-district of Kuta is 17.52 sq km. The journey from the airport is only about 10-15 minutes. In this district there are many locations wonderful tourist places. Call it Kerobokan, Seminyak and Legian. If we ask the tourists who come here, always answer "always party in a whole day". Usually when on vacation a few days on the island, visitors looking for lodging in this place. The best tips if you visit this place is coming by plane in the morning, and when I got home a few days later with the afternoon flight. When the last day, use your time playing the waves all day until satisfied.  

  Legian Kuta Bali  

  There are dozens of places in the form of a café, bar, pub, restaurant and discotheque that line that never "sleep" at night. Even if you are into this famous Legian street during the day, even more quiet atmosphere. Nightlife as the most popular hangout places this was having a difficult time when terrorists destroyed the two famous café in Legian. It lies just next door to the famous Kuta beach, make Legian street as a gathering place for tourists from all over the world laid to rest after a day of traveling to see the beauty of other tourist attractions.   

The Romance Jimbaran Beach

  This beach is made such that the romantic atmosphere created special memories for you. Each table was given a candle is placed inside the glass around the table there are torches are laid out nicely. For couples that reservation in order honeymoon or traveled to celebrate Valentine's Day, then the manager of the restaurant in Jimbaran Bali usually set your own table on the beach, and the white sand beaches sprinkled with rose and heart-shaped candles around the table where dinner. Want? You definitely want to visit the sites of Bali this romantic, is not it?  

  Beach Pandavas  

  These sights into the South Kuta area known as the exotic sea. As a "secret beach" object which is dominated by the color white as chalk cliffs soil conditions, this place is new which is explored as a tourist Bali. Upon entering this area, then you will be greeted by two large rock wall. After that, on one of the cliffs as if there were six statues welcome your presence. The statue of intangibles such as knight pandawa five and accompanied goddess kunti. Here, tourists prefer to play paragliding or swim and play water with the canoe. Pandawa beach is not an appropriate location for playing surf because the waves broke before it gets to the edge.  

  Garuda Wisnu Kencana  

  Local artist's masterpiece has a height of 75 meters by 60 meters wide. GWK sculpture consists of a mixture of steel and copper have become a symbol of pride and proof that this island has a tribute to the culture and art is very high. It lies in the south of the island is quite close to the airport Ngurah Rai. To the location of these places only takes about 15 minutes drive from the airport. From here, you can enjoy the beauty of the sunset in shades of others. During this time the tourists are identical to enjoy the sunset on the beach. Though sunlight in the afternoon also quite exotic hit Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of this gallant.  

Tanjung Benoa 

   Games provided in cape coast Benoa Bali is very varied and guaranteed you satisfied with family and friends when visiting this holiday object. Local authorities seem to deliberately make this beach as a tourist location centrally water sport. As a complete game, we noted several attractions exciting game that you can do this in Tanjung Benoa. Among them: Banana Boat, Sea Walker, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Wakerboard and exciting game more thrilling. You are interested to try it? Try to book tickets online game because it is cheaper.   

Kecak Dance at Uluwatu  

  The existence of interesting objects in South Bali Uluwatu temple was never off the Kecak dance performance dazzling twilight. Even the beautiful sunset on a beach cliff backdrop unbeatable performance. Uluwatu temple stands firmly on the rock that juts into the sea with a height of approximately 90 meters. Rocky cliffs around the temple provides incredible scenery and very indulgent eyes of the tourists who visit it. Location sights Uluwatu temple is in the village of Pecatu sub-district of Kuta Badung, Bali.

Places of Interest in Central Bali

The holiday objects of interest in central Bali region (central) are as follows:   

Highlands Ubud   

Many interesting objects that you must visit when coming to Ubud Bali. Diverse tourist spots in the middle of a cool atmosphere and fresh air typical of the mountains will spoil your eyes. In the highlands, traditional Balinese art is very strong look. Moreover, some of the art market is in the popular Ubud area. In addition you can also visit the museum of the famous painter and sculptor, playing rafting on the Ayung river, visiting the object Puri Agung, Goa Gajah, Monkey Forest, and even you can also sample the culinary delights such as resto bengil duck and suckling pig stalls bu very famous Oka . We will review the tourist attractions in the Ubud area in particular. 

   Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal

Location Wenara right in Ubud Monkey Forest. Actually, the name of the temple is not very understood by visitors. This place is very popular on the front is the presence of monkey forest (Wenara wana travel). And if you want to go deeper into the middle of the grandeur of the temple Dalem Agung Padangtegal appear radiated. Tourist attractions in Bali is quite important and is often used as the location of a religious ceremony in the temple as other areas. And one of the interesting objects that are often used as a place to take pictures is the statue of "child vampire" is quite famous in this temple.   

Travel Bali Bird Park  

  Other attractions are favored by tourists is the Bali Bird Park. The chirping of thousands of birds seemed overjoyed at the presence of visitors. shaped object that this bird park has an area of ​​two acres which houses more than 1000 birds of 250 different species of birds. In addition to birds, in places which are favored by these children, you also can see the various types of tropical plants totaling about 2,000 species. Location Bali bird park is on Sergeant Major Street Cok Ngurah Gambir Singapadu, Batubulan Gianyar, Bali. If you depart from the tourist area of ​​Kuta beach will take in 50 minutes, with the condition do not experience congestion.

Places of Interest in East Bali

The objects of interest as a holiday destination in the Eastern region of the island of Bali are:  

  Bali Nusa Lembongan  

  The place is relatively new tourist explored. It is located about 2 kilometers from Nusa Penida and are in Bali strait bordering Lombok. So if you want to visit Nusa Lembongan, should provide full time one day. Here, you can do diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, enjoying the beauty of the blue lagoon, reviewing seaweed fields, as well as an interesting visit traditional houses and even underground home. People here are friendly enough and will accompany you around the island if needed. Here is also available which is quite exciting rides, including you can try a speed boat, banana boats and other water sport activities. Exciting games available on this pontoon you can only enjoy if you follow the tour with a luxury cruise provided by the private sector.  

  Sanur Beach  

  Photo enthusiasts sunrise  certainly agree that the location of Bali Sanur beach tourism is one of the best shooting. Sanur has a tidal number of visitors in attendance. If it had a lot to come to this place to play "water sports", the game has now been moved to another place. Currently the traveler who traveled to Sanur usually just intended to enjoy the sunrise, cultural activities and interests to cross to the island of Nusa Lembongan. Some tourists also make this area as a place to reflect, reminisce and rest because it is far from the bustle of the atmosphere of the nightlife like in Legian.  

  Pura Agung Besakih  

  One of the great temple in Bali are the largest and most visited by tourists is Besakih. The place of worship is not only visited by followers of Hindu religion alone, but also wowed everyone. Location of Besakih in the district of Rendang, Karangasem regency, East Bali. From Ngurah Rai airport to this place takes about 2.5 hours to travel 75 kilometers. Usually a visit to a place of worship is united with traveled to visit Ubud or Batur Kintamani and, in order to become more effective and travel. If you are a woman, you should not being in a state of menstruation and dress modestly covered in honor of this holy place.  

  Bali Safari and Marine Park  

  The location of this tourist spot in the road Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra KM 19.8. And the bypass road is really easy to find tourists who want to see the most comprehensive collection of species in central and eastern part of Indonesia. Bali Safari & Marine Park (BSMP) located in Gianyar is considered by many parties, together with the TSI Cisarua and Prigen. But for those who have visited them, there were many significant differences although managed by the same party. Here, visitors are prohibited to enter the car into the Safari Park. Visitors are welcome to use vehicles provided by the park manager. In addition, the concept of marine park provided here are also different from those in the TSI Cisarua. Here, you can also see Piranha fish are highly malignant.

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Bali Island

Bali is a dream and an ideal destination for those who want a break from the routine of work or the atmosphere of the city. The island is also perfect for enjoying a honeymoon, relax with family or friends.

The total area of ​​Bali Province is 5636.66 km² or 0.29% of total area of ​​the Republic of Indonesia. Bali Province is administratively divided into nine districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / wards.

With a population of 3.89 million  in 2010, the Balinese are Hindus most. A total of 93.18% of the people adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while the rest are Muslims, Christians, and Buddhists.

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 History

 Although there are no artifacts or records stating that Bali has been around since the stone age, it is estimated that the first people who lived in Bali emigrated from China in 2500 BC who later develop the culture of the Bronze Age around 300 BC. This culture also includes irrigation systems and rice fields that are still used today.

History of Bali is still unclear in the early centuries, although many Hindu artifacts that have been found to lead to the first century. In 500 AD is known that the first religion in Bali is Buddhist. In addition, Yi-Tsing a Chinese scholar who visited Bali in 670 AD says that he has seen the development of Buddhism in Bali.

11th century, Hindu and Javanese influence is very strong in Bali. Even when the prince's father died in 1011 AD Airlangga, he moved to East Java, Bali community uniting under one rule and lifting his brother, Son Wungsu became ruler of Bali. Java language called special Kawi used nobility is one among the many customs and habits of Java used in Bali.

When Airlangga died in the mid 11th century, Bali remains an autonomous region until 1284 AD, when the King of East Java Bali Kertanegara conquered and ruled Bali from Java. Kertanegara killed in 1292 AD and Bali once again independent until 1343 AD when re-conquered Gajah Mada of Majapahit Kingdom.

16th century, Islam spread throughout the island of Sumatra and Java while Majapahit Empire began to collapse, causing the mass displacement of nobility, clergy, artists, and artisans from Java to Bali. However, this then makes Bali affluent and enter the golden age of culture for centuries that followed. Lombok and Bali then mastered some areas in East Java.

In 1597, Dutch sailors became the first Europeans who came to Bali though initially they had no interest until the 1800s. In 1846, the Dutch again tried to colonize Bali because it has mastered the whole of Indonesia since the 1700s. Holland then sending troops to North Bali and in 1894 they were allied with the Sasak in Lombok to beat Bali. In 1911 the Dutch finally managed to master Bali.

After World War I, a sense of nationalism Indonesian society began to grow, and then deliver the Indonesian declaration of the national language in 1928. When World War II, Japan defeated the Netherlands then occupied Indonesia from 1942 to 1945. Then Japan lost the war and the Netherlands seeks to return take over Bali and Indonesia. In 1945 Indonesia successfully declaration independence by the first president Ir. Sukarno. The Dutch government finally bestow power and the Republic of Indonesia officially recognized as an independent country in 1949.

Transportation

Foreign tourists can visit Bali by using a direct flight from the country and landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Air Transport

• Many direct flights from Europe, America, Australia and most of the Asian countries.

• Domestic flights to and from major cities in Indonesia landed in one of the busiest airport in Indonesia.

Maritime Transport

• The ferry to or from Java and Lombok open every day voyage. Gili Manuk liaise harbor island of Bali to Java. While the port of Padang Bai and Benoa Harbour connects the island of Bali with Lombok.

Land Transportation

• By car or bus from Java

 or Lombok after crossing by ferry.

Society and Culture

Bali's reputation as a famous tourist destination has been ingrained in the minds of many people around the world. Bali is known as a beautiful island with mountains, temples, royal and terraced rice paddies.

Bali is also known as a place where the arts and cultural traditions are very prominent as well as rural atmosphere and Hindu religious life become stronger guidance in daily life.

Bali is a delightful marine tourism ranging from modern sports such as diving, sailing, rafting and surfing can be enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. This is where you can enjoy a luxurious life of food to the spa and message into the peak of perfection for your tour experience.

Culinary

As the food of Indonesia, Bali's main food is rice served with small portions, spicy vegetables and seasoning sharp taste, as well as fish or meat and almost always served with a sauce. Bali is one of the few regions in Indonesia that non-Muslim population, therefore pork roll into a special meal. There is also a "bebek betutu" cook typical manner.

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