Archive for March, 2007
Teluk Cendrawasih National Park combines coral reef ecosystems, coastal ecosystems, mangrove ecosystems and an island terrestrial tropical forest ecosystem, altogether covering a total area of 1,453,500 hectares. The Park area includes the largest marine national park in Indonesia, consisting of land and coastal areas (0.9%), islands (3.8%), coral reefs (5.5%), and marine waters (89.8%).
Some 46 species of plant have been recorded on the islands, dominated by bakau (Bruguiera sp.), api-api (Avicennia sp.), nipah (Nypa fruticans), sago (Metroxylon sago), cemara laut (Casuarina equisetifolia), and ketapang (Terminalia catappa).
One hundred and fifty species of coral have been recorded in the Park, consisting of 15 families and distributed on the shores of 18 large and small islands. The percentage of live coral coverage varies from between 30-40% to 64-65%.
In general, the coral reef ecosystem is divided into two zones: the reef flat zone and the reef slope zone. Among the species of coral that can be seen are colonies of blue coral (Heliopora coerulea), black coral (Antipathes sp.), Leptoseris sp., Mycedium elephantotus, and soft corals.
The Park is famed for its wealth of fish species. About 209 species inhabit this Park, among them butterfly fish, angelfish, damselfish, parrotfish, rabbitfish and anemone fish. Species of mollusc include cowries (Cypraea spp.), strombidae (Lambis spp.), cone shell (Conus spp.), trumpet triton (Charonia tritonis), and great clam (Tridacna gigas).
There are four species of turtle that are quite often seen in this Park. They are the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), common green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Pacific ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), and leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Dugong (Dugong dugon), coconut crab (Birgus latro), blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), dolphin, and shark are other frequent visitors to these waters.
There is a natural cave with ancient remains, thermal springs containing sulphur without salt on Mioswaar island, and an underwater cave with a depth of 100 feet in Tanjung Mangguar. Remains from the 18th century can still be found in several places, such as Wendesi, Wasior, and Yomber. Many Christians visit the church in Yende village (Roon Island) to have a look at a bible which dates from 1898.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Rumberpon Island: observing birds and deer, marine tours, diving and snorkelling. The wreck of a sunken military aircraft lies on the sea bed.
Nusrowi Island: diving and snorkelling, marine tours, and animal observation.
Mioswaar Island: thermal springs, waterfalls, diving and snorkelling, animal observation, and sites of cultural interest.
Yoop Island and Windesi waters: whale and dolphin watching.
Roon Island: bird watching, diving and snorkelling, waterfalls, cultural interest, and an old church.
Best time of year to visit: May to October.
How to reach the Park: from Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Ujung Pandang, Jayapura, Honolulu and Darwin by direct flight to Biak; from Biak to Manokwari or Nabire by plane.
From Jakarta, Surabaya, Ujung Pandang and Jayapura by plane directly to Manokwari or Nabire. From Manokwari to the Park (Rumberpon Island) by longboat, 5.5 hours, or from Manokwari to Ransiki subdistrict by car, about 3 hours, then a 2.5-hour trip by motor boat.
source : http://www.dephut.go.id
March 16th, 2007
Manusela National Park in Maluku is made up of coastal forest, swamp forest, lowland rain forest, and montane rain forest ecosystem types, with a range of associated vegetation types including mangrove, riparian, and sub-alpine.
Among the plants that grow in this Park are tancang (Bruguiera sexangula), mangrove (Rhizophora acuminata), api-api (Avicennia sp.), lime (Dryobalanops sp.), pulai (Alstonia scholaris), ketapang (Terminalia catappa), pandan (Pandanus sp.), meranti (Shorea selanica), benuang (Octomeles sumatrana), matoa/kasai (Pometia pinnata), cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendron), and various species of orchid.
There are about 117 species of bird, 14 of them endemic, like the eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus roratus), purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella), salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), lazuli kingfisher (Halcyon lazuli), sacred kingfisher (H. sancta), Seram friarbird (Philemon subcorniculatus), and Moluccan king parrot (Alisterus amboinensis). The population of the endemic salmon-crested cockatoo is now gravely threatened due to hunting and the destruction of its habitat.
Other animals include the Timor deer (Cervus timorensis moluccensis), common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis orientalis), water-hagedis dragon (Hydrosaurus amboinensis), wild pig (Sus celebensis), marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata), giant skink (Tiliqua gigas gigas), dugong (Dugong dugon), common green turtle (Chelonia mydas), and various species of butterfly.
Steep, fast-flowing rivers traverse the Park. Mount Binaya, at ” 3,027 m asl, is the highest of the Park’s six mountains.
Four villages-Manusela, Ilena Maraina, Selumena and Kanike-form an enclave in the Park. The local people who live there believe that the mountains within the Park area give them their spirit and protect them from harm. This belief implies that the local people take care to protect and conserve the balance of nature that surrounds them.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Tepi Merkele, Tepi Kabipoto, Wae Kawa: exploring the forest, climbing and observing animals and plants.
Pasahari: observing deer and birds.
Wai Isal: camping, exploring the forest, observing animals and plants.
Pilana: observing butterflies and exploring the forest.
Mt. Binaya: climbing, waterfalls, and exploring the forest.
Cultural attractions outside the Park: the Masohi Festival in November, kora-kora (rowing) races in April, and the DarwinAmbon International Yacht race in July, in Ambon.
Best time of year to visit: May to October.
How to reach the Park: The Park can be reached either by the north coast (Sawai and Wahai), or the south coast (Tehoru and Moso). The route from Moso is preferred by those like climbing, since it has a slope of about 30%. From Ambon to Saka by bus and ferry (daily), about 8 hours, then proceed to Wahai by speedboat, about 2 hours. Alternatively, from Ambon to Wahai by ship, about 24 hours (3 times a week). There is a flight from Ambon to Wahai once a week. Or, from Ambon to Tehoru by motor boat (about 9 hours), then to Moso and Saunulu village.
Source : http://www.dephut.go.id/INFORMASI/TN%20INDO-ENGLISH/manusela_NP.htm
March 16th, 2007
Lombuyan Wildlife Reserve
Administratively the area of Lombuyan reserve is located in district of Luwuk, Banggai Regency. Lombuyan located in Salodik village and divided into 2 part, that is Lombuyan 1 ( Beetan) Lombuyan II ( Lombuyan). Both of them separated by Luwuk-Pagimana street.
Wide of Lombuyan is ± 3.665 Ha, consist of;
Lombuyan I (Beetan) : 2.025 Ha
Lombuyan II (Lombuyan): 1.640) Ha
According To Decree of Agriculture Minister No.: 750/Kpts/Um/12/1974, at 28 December 1974, this area specified as reserve area to protect of wild animal like Anoa (Bubalus Sp.), and Deer (Cervus Timorensis).
Natural Potency
• Flora
• The whole Lombuyan 1 (Beetan) area covered by forest with multifarious birchs for example: Palapi, Walnut, Rao and of Merbau/Spinach wood. Lombuyan II (Lombuyan) represent seagegrass field and constitute of Deer (Cervus Amorensis) to live.
• Fauna
• Deer (Cerms Timorensis), especially at seagegrass field area. Anoa (Bubalus Sp.), Black Monkey (Tonkeana Macaca), Babirusa (Babyroussa Babirusa), Kus-Kus Sulawesi (Phalanger Celebensis), Brown Fox (Macrogalidia Muschenbroeckii), and Grey Fox (Viverra Tangalunga). Type Birds for example: Allo / rangkong (Cassidix Rhityceros), Kutilang (Pygnonotus Sp.), Kepodang (Oriolus Chinensis) and others.
• Tourism Object
• At the open area, Lombuyan offer a very attractive and beautiful view in Poh Bay, at north coastal Balantak peninsula. Salodik river which have upstream in Lombuyan forest representing an interesting tourism object and the location is not far from main street. The water is very clear and the waterfall is very beautiful to be enjoyed.
Culture and others tourism object support
Before reaching Luwuk city and visiting Lombuyan reserve, visitor can stop by at Tanjung Api (natural fire source), and then comntinued to Togian Islands by using motor boat from Ampana. Togian Islands has very attractive ocean tourism object, loved by tourist to do diving activity.
After passing Luwuk City, visitor can visit Bakiriang reserve about ± 120 km from Luwuk to district of Batui. This location is to protect Maleo bird.
Offered Activities
1. Research, research objects are flora and fauna that been known yet. Also ecology, biology and geology, and the culture of the society.
2. Education, plant identification
3. Photography and Cinematography
Facilities
• Information and accommodation facilities, tourist can get detail informations at SBKSDA office or BKSDA VI Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 19 Palu or direct to office of KSDA Luwuk.
• Services, visitors who will go to Lombuyan able to have tourism guide or helped by officer from KSDA Luwuk. For accommodations visitor can hired a house / room at Salodik and Kamumu village.
Access to Lombuyan
• By Air, Palu to Luwuk is 1 1/4 hour, then by car/motorcycle needed ± 1 hour.
• By Land, from Palu to Luwuk by car/motorcycle is ± 2 days 1 night. Distance between Palu-Lombuyan ± 600 km.
Source : www.infokom-sulteng.go.id
March 14th, 2007
Kilo Lima Beach
This tourist resort is mostly visited by the people of Luwuk because its not far from the city. A strings of small shops, cafes and restaurants are a unique view, An often dash of waves accompany the visitors’ purity. Sailing, swimming, water skiing or windsurfing are available as a mean of water sports in this area. Afterwards, visitors can extricate their weariness whilst enjoying some of the traditional delights such as nasi goreng (fried rice), pisang goreng (fried bananas) and cool beverages.
The beach is covered with white sand, the water is clear and it’s a suitable place to spend leisure time relaxing with the family. On holidays, it’s crowded with people from dawn till dark.
Kilo Lima beach is sbout 60 minutes from Luwuk, and can be reached by any means of transportation.
Bangkiriang Wildlife Reserve
It is a wildlife reserve area of 3.500 ha, this location is made as a preservation for the rare species, The Maleo Bird, whose population is the largest in Sulawesi. According to the local folklore, it’s said that Maleo is originated from Bangkiriang. Every year there is a special traditional event of picking the maleo eggs. There is a tradition that picking the egg without making the ceremony is not allowed. Anyone who breaks the tradition will be punished according to the traditional law and will be cursed become ill after eating the Maleo egg.
Bangkiriang can be reach by any means of transportation, about 1.5 hours from Luwuk.
Pati-Pati Wildlife Reserve
Location
• Administrative, Pati-Pati reserve including into Pagimana district, Banggai Regency. The extension of this area located in Toiba village, district of Pagimana.
• Wide and Status
• According to decree of King of Banggai Number: 4 17 January 1936 specified as reserve. Then according to Governor decree Number: 188.44/3932/DINHUT/1989, 30 August 1989 extended to become 3.500 Ha (including Pati-Pati reserve for the width of 198,3 Ha).
• Natural Potency
• Flora
• Screw pine (Pandanus Sp.), Rattan ( Calamus Sp.), and Papyrus / silar (Palmaceae). At the north coast of the area is growed by mangrove forest (Sp Rhizophora.). Other Type is seagegrass (Cilindrica Imperata), representing popular grass type for Deer as its habitat.
• Fauna
• Deer (Cervus Timorensis), Black Monkey (Macaca Tonkeana). For the types of bird for example: Hornbill (Buceros Rhinoceros), Raven (Lycorax Pyrhopterus), Kum-Kum (Ducula Bicalor), and Kea ( Tanygnatus Sumatranus).
• Fenomena Alam
• The beauty of Pati-Pati coast growed by mangrove which still purification, representing interesting tourism object.
• Culture and others tourism object support
• Tanjung Api (natural fire source), before reaching Pati-Pati area, visitos will be passing Tanjung Api reserve.
• Togian Islands
• Offered activities
• Research, research for ecology, biology and geology.
• Education, plant identifications, and fauna identifications.
• Photography, beautiful view of mangrove forest.
• Facilities and Services
• Information, visitor can get detail information at BKSDA VI office or SMSDA Central Sulawesi or direct to office of KSDA Luwuk.
• Services, tourism guide. Accommodation is house of local people at Toiba village and Samaku village.
• Access to Pati-Pati
•Palu - Luwuk by air using Cessna is about 1 1/4 hour, then continued by a car to Pati-Pati ± 150 km from Luwuk.
•Palu - Pagimana about 500 km reached by car is about 1 day and 1 night, then continued to Pati-Pati ± 100 km/3 hours. (with good road conditions).
Salodik Wildlife Reserve
This beautiful natural scenery sits at 600 meters above sea level and located at 27 kilometers from Luwuk town where it can be reach by car for about 40 minutes drive, Its main attraction are stacked waterfalls and thick lowland rainforests. Birds chirping from the distance seemingly singing a welcome greeting to every visitors.
Because of its natural beauty, the Dutch once build a guest house in this area, which remains can still be seen.
Tikus Island
This island is very beautiful, surrounded by white sand and covered with neat rows of coconut trees, this situation of the island creates tranquility and freshness.
The clear water and corals in the sea, inhabited by tropical fishes so that it’s very suitable for snorkelling and diving. There are many other activities which can be done on the island for example, we can observe the dolphins which often show themselves on the surface of the water so that this island has it’s own attraction.
Tikus island is about 3 hours from Luwuk, and can be reached by motorboat.
Source : www.infokom-sulteng.go.id
March 14th, 2007
Kertha Gosa is located in heart of Semarapura town and its own name is taken away from a Sanskrit namely Kertha meaning Peaceful and Gosa from word Gosita meaning announced. Thereby, the meaning of Kertha Gosa is a building of a kind Jurisdiction Bale where king announce the legislation, jurisdiction, penalization etc. The building of Kertha Gosa is very unique and full of high art value so that this place is now become tourism place or places of tourism destination in Bali.
Kertha Gosa is a Place to Visit in Bali
The others side, this place also there are Taman Gili namely a building floating or see like floating because intentionally be founded in the middle of a pool. The decorative painting at the roof of Kertha Gosa building is painting with the story motif. The painting started from panil at eastside with the plot rotate according to direction Pradaksina and finish at panil north side. Kertha Gosa founded in 18 century and its very unique from this building is its plafond come from asbestos dotted with the famous style Kamasan painting in the year 1930. During Dutch colonization (1908-1942), Kertha Gosa remains to be wearied as justice place for lawbreaker, especially criminal.
Along with colonial governance, the punish system in Indonesia experience of change namely from system of death duties Majapahit (traditional) become the continental punish system brought by Dutch. In this system the evacuation is non aim to as retaliation, but improve the perpetrator so that acceptable return into its society. This concept alter the word “Jail” becoming society Institute, construction failure will bear recidivism.
The painting decorating plafond of conference place is aim to awake all trespassers in order not to repeat the badness. Other building is Bale Kambang and this building looked to be impressing float on the pool water where in it grow the lotus and looked after by a decorative fish. On the right external Kori Agung yard there is Museum Semarajaya. This Museum is opened at a building of ex- High School of Dutch Epoch and its physical form is solidarity from Dutch style era architecture with the Balinese traditional architecture. In visible Museum of ancient object, history object inclusive photos of documentation of king clan in Klungkung and result object contain the crafting assess of the typical Klungkung history.
Now this place have been opened as tourism place and become one of interesting place in Klungkung regency and if you wish to visit this place, please contact Balistarisland.com.
Source : Balistarisland.com
March 9th, 2007
Welcome to Gua Lawah is one of favorite places of interest in Bali and it is located near of hilly bank so called reef of Middle hill, it is part of Pasinggahan countryside, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency. At north side from Jeroan of Gua Lawah Temple there are a nature cave dwelt by thousands of tail bat. In south side of the temple there is main road Klungkung to Amlapura and apposite of it there is beautiful beach which there is here stand up the small shack for salt making. When you pay a visit to Karangasem regency or conducting the east Bali route journey, you may come around and visit this temple due to now this temple is one tourism places in Bali.
Gua Lawah, a shrine for Balinese Hindu
Pursuant to papyrus of Dwi Jendra Tattwa, Gua Lawah name is Gua Lelawah, the name given by Danghyang Nirartha (priest overspread the Hindu teaching in Bali ) when he stop in this place, when executing Tirtha Yatra. He arrive at a cave which in it a lot of there are bats hang on, its unbroken voice clamor as hymn, adding the beauty of the cave. Therefore that cave is named “Gua Lawah/Bat Cave”. On the above cave grow the flower tree which its flower and the smelt fragrance, stimulus mind of Danghyang Nirartha become the peace, so that he lodge some night in this place. From the cave, see also the beauty coast, the blue sea and also seen the beauty of Nusa Penida Island.
History of Gua Lawah Temple can be traced by pursuant to the following source :
Chronicle of Bendesa Mas, elaborating that Mpu Kuturan come from Java, then he live in Bali , hosted in Silayukti, Padang Bai. He also builds some temple like Gua Lawah Temple.
Papyrus of Dwijendra Tattwa narrate that after Danghyang Nirartha lodge some night in Goa Lawah, then built a Kahyangan Temple on the ground. That matter means that Danghyang Nirartha extends the Palinggih or building which there is in Gua Lawah Temple.
Function of Goa Lawah Temple can be found for example:
1. Papyrus of Kusuma Dewa, representing Giha Lawah that is a palace from Basuki god.
2. Papyrus of Padma Bhuwana, explaining that in accordance to holy letter title Pentameter Aksara.
3. Structure of Gua Lawah Temple building, representing the building from “Ista Dewata” is Padmasana which is located in front of Siwa Cave as power of entire universe potency.
4. Lontar Babad Dalem, implying that Gua Lawah Temple represent the place which is good to executing Tirtha Yatra or Nyegara Gunung, because in Gua Lawah there are nature potency solidarity that is mount, the sea, goad an watu or petrify.
Temple festival at Gua Lawah basically there is 2 type, that is Piodalan ceremony, and Ngusaba ceremony and temple atmosphere become the multitude visited by Hindu people to do the pray. Gua Lawah represents a place of interest in Bali.
Source :Balistarisland.com
March 9th, 2007
An hour and a half from Ngurah Rai International airport Denpasar Located between Klungkung and Amlapura, east of Bali, lies the Fajar Candidasa Bungalows. Nestled among the best snorkeling and diving sport. The Fajar Candidasa Bungalows has sun kissed white beaches caressed by clear sparkling turquoise waters.
Candidasa, a tourist’s village in eastern Bali, is a centre point for trips to all over east Bali; where you can pass the hours with locals on the streets and beaches, or find someone to take you fishing, snorkeling or gambling. And let the crickets and crashing surf lull you to sleep each night. Candidasa is the perfect blend; everything one would want in seaside resort-reasonable accommodations, variegated dining, interesting sea sports, warm-water bathing, and tranquil nights.
For a scenic land tour, you can hire bicycles or simply walk the gorgeous hill country above town. Visit nearby Tenganan to shop, and for a fascinating look at the ancient rituals of a traditional society, also Tirtagangga, Kusamba, Goa Lawah, and eastern mountain towns like Putung and Iseh can be reached in minutes from Candidasa.
Candidasa is derived from ‘Cilidasa’ meaning ‘Ten Children.’ It is indicated by a shrine in the eastern part of the village, on a hillside under a cliff, looking out over a spring-fed lotus lagoon emptying into the sea, was founded in the 11th century. At street level is a statue of the giantess Hariti, a fertility goddess, surrounded by her many children.
At Fajar Candidasa Bungalows we combine ancient Balinese Architecture with the comfort of modern conveniences. Each bungalow is equipped with either a fan or air conditioner and has a luxury bathroom with hot and cold shower facilities. After touring various unique Balinese cultures enjoy our garden terrace, take a swim in our swimming pool, or relax by our sunken bar and sample our many exotic tropical drinks. Located next to the swimming pool is our seafront Fajar Candidasa restaurant where we offer a wide variety of Western and Indonesian cuisines, which of course include breakfast, lunch or dinner. Come and experience true Balinese hospitality on the Fajar Candidasa Bungalows, Candidasa Bali.
Source : www.baliindonesiatours.com
March 8th, 2007
When tourism started to develop in Bali around 1965 one tour package called ” Barong dance and Kintamani tour ” was the most popular day sightseeing. The highlight of the tour which is until now still exist are Bali artist’s colonies, Tirta Empul Temple, and Batur Caldera. According to some senior tour guides who have been working in the industry for more than 2 decades some tourists from Europe and U.S.A regularly come to Bali, for more than 5 times since 1960s and every times they come they always repeat to see this tour package. It might be the real spirit of Balinese nature and culture are mixed here which can give various inspirations, probably from business of small handicrafts until 5 stars hotels or restaurants for those who saw this as an opportunity. This has been proved by the tremendous development of tourism facilities in Bali from 1980s to 1995. The writer believe very much that what is the value of this trip has been inseminating other area of Bali to be known in tourism industry. Below is described shortly how these 3 areas had been attracted people from immemorial times.
Kintamani and Batur Caldera. Kintamani are with it’s magnificent view of Batur caldera have been recorded on king’s charter’s as follows:
Inscription dated 911 AD, mention about the king envoys to pray at Trunyan village, the local people were asked to serve the envoys to prepare the meals and facilities during this duty. The people requested to his majesty to be exempted from certain taxes
Inscription dated 911 AD, the regulation of village member between Abang village and Trunyan village
Three inscriptions found at Kintamani dated 967 AD mentions a lodging ( pesangrahan ) at Air Mih, licensed by the king Tabanendra Dhramadewa. Here is mentioned also the influx or might be traffic of priests ( bhiksu ) that came to that area and wanted to settle. It was regulated that the new comers must not exceeding 10 families
Just around 1 km north to Kintamani have found various stone sculptures carved in 1011th century by master sculptor ” Mpu Bga”, dedicated to the king and ancestor’s spirits
It is a prove that Kintamani area is the oldest area to be recorded in history. It was probably due to it’s very inspiring natural scenery and magical view. One of famous Indonesian novelists Sultan Takdir Alisyahbana also built his lodging on the foot of Mt. Batur, where he produced many litteraire creations in the form of romance or novels.
Ubud and Surrounding
Ubud surrounding are consist of various villages in the past become the area of Ubud and Gianyar kingdoms. Within this area, there are villages such as Mas, Celuk, Sumampan and Ubud itself hat have developing various art works. At the beginning it was a great possibility that the spirit of aesthetic born at Pejeng area, where various ancient arts were found. To mention a few are Goa Gajah, Yeh Pulu, and various stone carvings preserved at least in 5 temples within the village of Pejeng.
Due to the richness of Pejeng area with archaeological facts, the government of Indonesia under Cultural and Educational Affairs declared Pejeng as protected area and built a museum in the village to manage the heritages. The museum is called Archaeological Museum of Pejeng and is open for visitors to see their preservation plan and system.
In Pejeng area the extend of period between first historical fact dated 8th century until 11th century almost well recorded. A complete scene of Bali in the past between 11th century up to 1343 AD have the historical facts in the area. That is why most historians put an hypothesis that the capital city of ancient Bali must had been at around Pejeng village.
The beginning of Balinese wooden carving showing a continuation of style and characters of those Balinese ancient arts found in Pejeng. It was as great probable that this spirit of art have facilitated the receptance of people on Ubud area to other new elements of arts and adopted into their pattern. So it is not strange that the flows of new arts such as paintings, decors, and accessories become also their skill. Even later after the establishment of tourism that causing the relation between artists in Ubud areas with outside world benefiting the new designs internationally brought by their overseas partners to be produced in Bali. With the tourism business there arts it was such as it is fertilized and nurtured in many aspects which instigate the creative thinking of the artists. So that it is said Bali as a shopping paradise.
Tirta Empul
It is a myth described on a manuscript called Usana Bali says that a Balinese arrogant king named Maya Denawa did not believe in god, and objected the people to worship god. Later the punishment for the king came. The warior of Bhatara Indra arrived to attack Maya Denawa and put him away from the throne. But Maya Denawa used chemical weapons causing all the warriors of Bhatara Indra were poisoned to dead. Seeing this Bhatara Indra than planted his pole to the earth, and sprang water. This water was used to spray the dead warriors, and they alive back. So this water source until now is believed to be the source of life and prosperity. It is especially correct if we associate this water spring with the irrigation system around the area, as it gives hundreds of hectares of rice field from Tampaksiring until Pejeng areas.
Historically Tampak Siring with Tirta Empul temple is a continuation of Pejeng areas of archaeological sites, where along Petanu river that split the area of Gianyar and Bangli preserved a great number of ancient remains although it is a small stroke of chisel on the steep drop of the river up to the intricate rock carving such as Gunung Kawi temple, and Mangening stone shrine which are only less than 2 kms each others.
The inscription mentions the construction of Tirta Empul temple in 960 AD, when the king Chandrabhaya Singha Warmadewa ordered this which is already 1042 years ago. It seems that this place was not interesting for ancient king but the first Indonesian president Soekarno had built his presidential villas just at the west side of the temple. This villa has brought also the name of Tampaksiring become known world widely.
The present temple as a common temple of Bali, the layout is divided into 3 courtyards. At the middle courtyard is constructed and first courtyards were constructed:
Pool with 13 fountains, used as holy water for cremation or dead ceremony,
Pool with 8 fountains, used as water for symbolic cleaning ( spiritual purification ), when a person is sick it is believed he is infected by immaterial dirt.
Pool with 5 fountains for holy water used people from outside come to pray.
At the first courtyard is also a pool for public bathing place.
Total number of shrines are 30 nits currently, after later addition by local people who have the responsibility for the temple. The ceremony is performed every 210 days, and fixed date can be read in Balinese calendar.
There is an old stone sculpture being preserved at the last courtyard of the temple in the form of buffalo. The condition of the carving is badly damage, so it can not be observed in detail to fix the type. Buffalo in the pantheon of Hindu is considered as the mount of god Shiwa and this animal is called ” Nandi ”
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March 6th, 2007
Mas Village has most fundamental identity as an artistic countryside by focusing in artistic of wood carving. Mas Village is located in Ubud sub district, Gianyar Regency own the typical style in wood carving art placing forward the distinguish synergy the humanism and naturalism. This Countryside popularity as a famous art countryside mounted in the national and world level and not get out of the highness name of some maestro which born, enlarged and find the spirit, taksu and soul have artistry in Mas village like big actor of Ida Bagus Tilem and others.
Mas Village is a place to visit in Bali
This Artistic countryside owns the long history root. Result of wood carving art in that countryside own the immeasurable and wide dimension like idol for the devoting (arca idol), representative dimension of everyday social Bali society life (farmer, fisherman, worker, intellectual, merchant etc) the abstract dimension as existing of actor imagination which listening carefully of reality, dynamics and life philosophy.
Dimension obtaining big Wight and extend is to importance of souvenir and commodity of local, national and international commercial. The Mas Village’s society are same as other tourism countryside in Bali, have also experienced of the transformation from agrarian society to the crafting society and nowadays continue to service society from commerce service until service of levying the souvenir for overseas and domestic tourist. Although fundamental identity of Mas Village is artistic countryside, nowadays also expand immeasurable of very important and potential cultural fascination and a tourism object in upstate of Mas Village is Rudana Museum. One from some museum monumental about Bali artistry, specially art painting. This Museum owns the very big collection, typically and collects several of high valuable painting.
Mas Village Location
The location of Mas Village is stay in the strategic position and reachable from the various angle. Related to the position of Denpasar town, hence location of Mas Village reside in about 15 km easterly go to the majors road to Ubud. Starting spandrel points step into Mas Village is Sakah, where there are a big baby idol which monumental. The Baby idol represent the symbol and representative of human being life early which is in belief and local wisdom very loaded with the philosophic value, religious and dynamism. In cognate of Balinese, baby represent the representative of fertility and early stage of human being species before human being enter the life cycle hereinafter.
Source : www.balistarisland.com
March 6th, 2007
Cultural Tourism Objects:
a. Fort Rotterdam (Benteng Ujung Pandang), shaped like a turtle crawling to sea which a symbolize of makassarese as sea faring people. The fort built in 1554 by the 10th King of Gowa. During the Dutch period, it was the center of Dutch troops and during the Japanese occupation it was the center of education and culture and today it become a museum and cultural performance.
“Tombs of Tallo Kings (consist of 778 tombs and located in one complex).
b. Maros Regency, Leang-leang, the pre historic caves. Here one can see the prehistoric paint in the forms of human hands and babi rusa’s (rare pig) printed on the limes stonewalls. Here one can also see the cultural artifacts left over by To’ala tribes, who first occupied the region in about 5000 years ago.
c. Gowa Regency, Benteng (fort) Somba Opu, built in XVI century by the 9th King of Gowa, historical cultural materials of Gowa Kingdom is also displayed here.
d. Bulukumba Regency, The kajang tribes under the leadership of ammatoa are one of the existing tourist objects in South Sulawesi. It locates 41 km from Makassar city and just about two hours away from Bira Beach. The people of Kajang are keeping of their traditional life that wears black color everyday. Usually they reject any kind of gift except a black cloth.
e. Selayar Regency, Gong Nekara, historical remain of Kingdom from the II century in Southeast Asia. On the Gong is carved an elephant, birds, and betek tree, as symbol Kingdom there. Also found here three old cannons of belongs to a Gowa Chinese businessman.
f. Bone Regency, Lapawowai Museum, display the historical remains of Bone Kingdom such as keris, statues, Nobel dresses and others.
Tourist Object in Toraja Land (Tator):
a) Londa , a natural caves functioned to burry death people. A hanging graves and very old grave, which is made wood in Toraja called Erongs, can also be seen here. In front of the caves one can see the spectacular statues that represent the deaths.
b) Lemo, are graves that located on a sheer rock cleft. The surround is beatified with Rocky Mountains and splendid village with green rice terraces. The traditional effigies (statues) are also now made for tourist here.
c) Suaya, the stones graves of Sangalla Kings. In front of graves displayed effigies of the kings.
d) Sangalla, the baby graves on living tree among bamboo forests.
e) Makula, natural hot spring
f) Ketekesu, typical Toraja village with hanging graves, handicraft center and beautiful tongkonan house, which built like a shape of canoo.
g) Nanggala, typical Toraja village had fourteen rice barns and two tongkonans.
SUPPORTING FACILITIES FOR INVESTMENT
- Idle electric power: 456.565 million Mw
- Land availability for agro business development
- Land transportation which can cover all production centers, Air and sea transportation
- For supporting inter-island and export distribution
- The availability of banking institutions up to sub-district level
- An abundant water supply for cultivation process and agro industry
- Telecommunication facilities have covered all the sub-district areas and Internet facilities are available.
- Makassar industrial estate for industrial development.
Further information:
Regional Promotion and Investment Board of South Sulawesi
March 2nd, 2007
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