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Bali Safari and Marine Park

Bali Safari and Marine Park The enchanting island of Bali is a land of countless marvels. Beyond its legendary waves, stunning beaches and mesmerizing culture, the island still has a lot more to offer. One in particular, is the exceptional sensation of getting up-close and personal with some of the most fascinating creatures of the wild on a thrilling safari. This is the adventure that awaits at the Bali Safari and Marine Park in the Gianyar Regency, Bali. Having opened its gate for the first time in 2007, Bali Safari and Marine Park is regarded as the leading family attraction and adventure in Bali. The Park sits on a 40 hectares green tropical forest and is home to hundreds of amazing animals representing over 60 species, including some rare and endangered species such as the Komodo, Orang Utan, and the Bali Mynah. Bali Safari and Marine Park has a vast collection of animals from Indonesia, India and Africa living in large beautifully landscaped habitats. This allows ...

Balinese traditional irrigation system - Subak

Balinese traditional irrigation system - Subak Indonesia which was developed more than 1,000 years ago. For Balinese, irrigation is not simply providing water for the plant's roots, but water is used to construct a complex, pulsed artificial ecosystem. Paddy fields in Bali were built around water temples and the allocation of water is made by a priest. System Subak is a traditional ecologically sustainable irrigation system that binds Balinese agrarian society together within the village's Bale Banjar community center and Balinese temples. The water managements is under the authority of the priests in water temples without forget about Tri Hita Karana Philosophy which is relationship between humans the earth and the gods; an ancient method followed in India by rishi's of Hindu Religion in India. Threat Since the 1960s,Bali has attracted travellers and tourist worldwide as part of Indonesian tourism. Estimates indicate about 1,000 hectares of paddy fields a...

Marine Tourism Activities at Tanjung Benoa Bali

Tanjung Benoa Bali (Benoa Bay) Tanjung benoa is located adjacent to the Nusa Dua tourist area. Tanjung Benoa Beach, has white sand with the waves are not too big. Because it has waves are not too large, making Tanjung Benoa beach is very suitable for marine tourism activities. Tanjung Benoa Bali is very famous tourist spot, will be the activity of marine tourism. If you would like Bali water sport activities, the Tanjung Benoa, one of the sights that you should not miss while on holiday on the island of gods. Almost every day Tanjung Benoa Bali never deserted for the visit of tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Surely not everyone who comes to the beach of Tanjung Benoa Bali,  will play Tanjung Benoa watersport activities. Some tourists there who choose to simply watch or a walk on the beach of Tanjung Benoa. Location The location of Tanjung Benoa Bali's located on the southeastern tip of the island and is a village in the district of South Kuta. To find...

Fried Chili Dressing - Sambel Sere Tabia

Fried Chili Dressing - Sambel Sere Tabia Ingredients: 60 ml Coconut oil 100 g Shallots peeled and sliced 75 g Garlic peeled and sliced 25 g Bird’s eye chilies finely sliced 1/2 tbsp Shrimp paste roasted 1 pinch Salt Preparation: Heat oil in frying pan, add shallots and garlic and sauté for two minutes. Add chillies and prawn paste and continue to sauté until golden. Season with salt and fresh lime juice. Shallot Lemon Grass Dressing – Sambel Matah: Ingredients: 40 g Shallots, peeled, cut in half and finely sliced 75 g Lemon grass, bruised, finely sliced and chopped 20 g Garlic, finely chopped 30 g Bird’s eye chilies finely sliced 2 Kaffir lime leaves finely chopped ½ tsp Roasted shrimp cake (terasi), finely crumbled 1 pinch Salt 1 pinch Black pepper finely ground 2 tbsp Lime juice freshly squeezed 4 tbsp Coconut oil Preparation: Combine all ingredients in deep bowl and mix thoroughly for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ...

Spice Paste for Chicken - Base Be Siap

Spice Paste for Chicken - Base Be Siap Ingredients: 50 g Bird’s eye chilies, finely sliced 225 g Shallots, peeled and sliced 125 g Garlic, peeled and sliced 50 g Kencur root (lesser galangal), peeled and sliced 60 g Laos (galangal), peeled and sliced 125 g Turmeric, peeled and sliced 100 g Candlenuts 50 g Palm sugar, chopped 150 ml Coconut oil 2 Stalks Lemon grass, bruised 3 Salam leaves 250 ml Water ¾ tbsp Salt Preparation: Combine all ingredients except lemongrass, Salam leaves, water and oil, in stone mortar or food processor and grind coarsely. Place ground ingredients into heavy sauce pan, add all remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for approximately 60 minutes or until all water is evaporated and marinade changes to golden color. Set aside and cool.

Original Balinese life in Tenganan village

Original Balinese life in Tenganan village Tenganan village in Karangasem is one of only a few remaining communities in Bali that offers an authentic experience of what life was like on the island decades ago before all our modern-day developments. Although the village is now rapidly catching up with modernization, you can still see glimpses of the traditional way of living that the villagers enjoyed in days of old; and by old, we mean for centuries, as the current villagers in Tenganan are descended from those who lived on the island well before the time when the Javanese arrived in Bali in the 15th century. Their presence, dating back to before the exodus of Javanese from the Majapahit Kingdom, earned them the name "Bali Aga" or "Original Balinese". Besides Tenganan, several other Bali Aga villages can be found across the island. The exodus is a significant chapter in Bali's history as it marked the starting point of Balinese Hinduism. Tenga...

Padang - Padang Beach Bali

Padang - Padang Beach Bali Bali is famous for its charming beaches and one of the beaches are one of the Padang-Padang. The beach is located at Jalan Labuan Sait, Petacu Village District of South Kuta, Badung. Padang-Padang Beach is one of the attractions beach beaches beauty is not inferior to other beaches in Bali such as: Dreamland, Kuta and Nusa Dua. Padang-Padang Beach scenery is very beautiful with clear water turquoise, soft white sand and the sound of the waves that break up the beach makes this place while looking for a place for recreation, relaxing, sunbathing and surfing. This beach has its own uniqueness for tourists who come, surrounded by solid rock cliffs. To reach travelers must pass through a gap cliffs only fit one person and down the stairs one united to reach the beach, this makes the interesting things for tourists who come. In addition to the uniqueness, in this beach tourists also can see the beauty of coral reefs. Padang-padang unique attracting the...