Indonesia ready for Swine Flu
Region: IndonesiaOutbreak of swine Flu Virus experienced in Mexico, make people anxious because it has not been this bird flu virus outbreak. To prevent the entry virus in Indonesia, The govermnet has complete facilities at the airport as the body temperature detection scanner, so that if the detected increase in body temperature of 38 degrees centigrade, will provide early warning for the authorities to immediately inform the co... more
Views: 1240Palm Oil Production Results in Habitat Destruction of Orangutans
Region: IndonesiaA recent report revealed the discovery of an estimated 1,000 or more orangutans on the eastern border in a remote part of Borneo. The orangutan, considered endangered, is found predominantly in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is also in these areas where palm oil production provides a livelihood for the people there. Palm oil is used in a number of products in the U.S., such as margarine, shortening, baked goods,&nb... more
Views: 2738PANYEMBRAMA DANCE/The Balinese Way to welcome
Region: Indonesia
Balinese people are well known for their hospitality, so Bali has developed a great series of welcomes everyone. Thirty eight years ago, I Wayan Berata, after spending many years learning Balinese dance and traditional instruments, made a composition for a new dance called Panyembrama. The name of the dance cones from the Balinese word for welcome. The dance was performed for the first time at Pandaan Festival in 19... more
Views: 2155Pura Luhur Tanah Lot ( Tanah Lot Temple ).
Region: Indonesia
Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest named Dang Hyang Nirartha, who saw the rock-island’s beautiful natural setting during his travels and took his respite there. Some fishermen observed him, and decided to bring him gifts. After his night on the island, Dang Hyang Nirartha spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock because he indicated that this was a holy place... more
Views: 1218Pura Luhur Uluwatu ( Uluwatu Temple)
Region: Indonesia
Pura Luhur Uluwatu sits 600 feet above the sea on the peninsula of the Bukit and is one of Bali’s most spectacular temples, most often visited at sunset as it is one of the most photographed cliff temples on the island. The temple is about 20 km from Denpasar, but everyone will know where it is so you will have no difficulty getting there. The inner sanctum of the temple is magnificently perched on the edge of a step... more
Views: 1293Yoga is Fenomenal Hindu Teachings
Region: IndonesiaThe noble teachings of yoga come inside to the identity of real people, in the middle of the noise in the stress, take a yoga is important. One of the teachings of the Hindu yoga, Rsi Patanjali is Weda formulate a flexible and universal teachings, develop ritmis natural movement into an academic level. Yoga Darsana classified into tattwa and can not be separated by samkhya. Samkhya provides a description of the t... more
Views: 2132Wayang Kulit or Shadow Puppet in Bali
Region: IndonesiaSesame Street may be the ideal storytelling medium of western kids of worlwide, but the Balinese sticks to its aged-old Wayang Kulit or shadow puppets. An oil lamp flame licks and glimmers through a thin white cloth screen as melodies air from the gamelan ensemble. A crowd gathers in front of the center of attraction. Their eyes struggle to adjust as they begin to focus in the dimly it space. Silhouettes dash across... more
Views: 1164Coral Reef in Bali
Region: IndonesiaIndonesia, which comprises the world’s largest archipelago, is an important habitat and eco-balancing center for the marine life, including coral. It processes the richest assortment of coral species in the world, from fringes and barrier reefs to atolls and patch reefs. Estimates are that Indonesia’s reefs cover 85,700 square kilometers, constituting 14 percent of the world’s coral reefs. And some of then…. ca... more
Views: 823Close encounters of the exotic kind
Region: IndonesiaOm,Suastiastu… The people of Bali are lucky. They live on beautiful island with so many things to see everyday. And as a tourist you become a center of attention too, because a Balinese love to get know visitors to their island and enjoy their attractions with you. While culture and the natural beauties of Bali are more than enough to attract people to Bali’s shores, these days the parks and attractions are... more
Views: 840Wave Of Dreams!!!!
Region: IndonesiaOm,Suastiastu… For many surfers who grew up in the 80’s and even into the 90’s, the mention of Uluwatu conjures up a surreal backlit image of an endlessly peeling lefthander breaking over a shallow coral reef. On small days Uluwatu can get very crowded, as from the cliff top the waves appear easy to catch and well formed. For those intermediate to good surfers this place is a dream come true, but the beginner... more
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