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Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Nusa Dua Peninsula , Badung Regency



Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, abbreviated pedestal, is a tourist park on the southern island of Bali . This tourist park is located in Nusa Dua peninsula , Badung regency , about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar , capital city of Bali province.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level

In that area there is also a statue of Garuda Wisnu right behind the Plaza is the Garuda Plaza where 18-meter-tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At present, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which includes more than 4000 square meters of open space that is Lotus Pond. With a capacity room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained a good reputation as the perfect place to hold major events and international.

There is also a statue of Vishnu's hand, which is part of the statue of the god Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work was placed temporarily in the area Tirta Agung .

GWK has several recreational areas including:
• Wisnu Plaza Vishnu Plaza
Vishnu Plaza is the highest land in the area while the pedestal where we place the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.

At a certain time today, there will be some traditional performance with a magnificent statue of Vishnu Bali as a backdrop. Because the location is high, you can see the panoramic surroundings. Statue of Vishnu, as the central point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells in the nearby holy that he never dry even during the dry season.

Giri Somaka Parahyangan placed next to the statue of Vishnu. This is where the water is located, which historically has been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with a strong magical powers to cure the illness and ask the gods rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), this natural phenomenon is considered sacred and local people believed it to be holy water.

• Street Theater Street Theater
Street Theater is the starting point and final visit to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the celebrations happening.

You can get souvenirs and merchandise Bali GWK GWK especially in Bali Souvenir Shop and Art Market. We can even find a Balinese spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try reflexology foot massage in Bali after a walk. We can taste the good food at the best price only in our food court, Food Theatre, and our newest restaurant, The Home with a package of all you can eat.

At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali especially like barong , rindik and parade .

• Lotus Pond Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Cultural Park, most likely, in Bali. Thus, the Lotus Pond is the perfect place and just to hold large-scale outdoor events.

Over the years, GWK has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at the Lotus Pond, such as music concerts, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the majestic statue of Garuda in the background rear.

Lotus is the main symbol of beauty, prosperity, and fertility. Vishnu also always carry a lotus flower in her hand and almost all the gods of the gods of Hindu who was sitting in the lotus or bring flowers.

Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in the illus or mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.

Lotus root deep in mud is the material life. The shaft passes through the water symbolizes the existence in the astral world. Flowers floating on the water and open to the sky is emblematical spiritual being.

• Indraloka Garden Indraloka Garden
This park is named after the heavenly god Indra Indraloka because of the beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite place in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana for small and medium throw a party, gathering and wedding ceremonies. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

• Amphitheatre Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre is the place outside the room for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every evening you can watch the Kecak dance which is popular and free around 18:30 pm until 19:30 pm . Even Kecak dance can be collaborated with other regions.

• Tirta Agung Tirta Agung
Tirta Agung is outer space that is perfect for intermediate events. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu's hand, part of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue located nearby.

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Foreign tourist arrivals in Bali up 13 percent



Foreign tourist arrivals in Bali in the first quarter of 2011 reached 848,899 or up by 13.37 percent compared to 748,754 in a corresponding period last year, a local statistical bureau official said.

"Most of them arrived in Bali at Ngurah Rai airport from their countries and only 12,143 came by cruise ships," Gede Suarsa, head of the Bali provincial Bureau of Statistics said here on Thursday.

Bali had set its tourist arrival target for 2011 at 2.6 to 2.8 million or higher than the actual number in 2010 hich was 2.57 million, he said.

According to Gede Suarsa, the number of tourists coming to Bali from seven countries showed a significant increase, while that of tourists from three other countries decreased.

An increase was recorded in tourist arrrivals from Australia, namely to 210,903 from 162,082 people or up by 34.92 percent, from China rose by 0.19 percent or from 71,052 to 71,186 people, from Malaysia up by 32.95 percent or from 39,435 to 52,507 people, from England up by 46.98 percent or from 21,859 to 32,128 people.

In addition, the Russian people trip to Bali rose 26.74 percent namely from 24,970 people to 31,646 people, Singapore`s 42.99 per cent or from 21,095 to 30,455 people, and French 15.15 percent or from 25,095 to 28,897 people.

Meanwhile, three countries of which their tourist visits showed a decrease to Bali including Japan by 21.81 percent or 44,085 people in the first quarter of 2011 from 64,455 people of the corresponding period of 2010.

Taiwan decreased 10.51 percent or from 44,085 to 39,451 people and South Korea`s 1.35 percent namely from 37,787 people to 37,277 people, Gede Suarsa added.

Source: (ANTARA News)

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Japanese tourist arrivals in Bali down 21.81 pct



A total of 64,455 Japanese tourists visited Bali in the first four months of 2011, down 21.81 percent from 82,436 in the same period last year.

"The drop put Japan in third from second place among the top ten sources of Bali`s foreign tourist arrivals," Head of the Bali Provincial Statistics Office I Gede Suarsa said on Sunday.

China overtook Japan as the second source of foreign tourist arrivals thanks to the increasing number of Chinese tourists holidaying in the world-renowned tourist island, he said.

He said the Japanese tourists were made up of 7.59 percent of the overall tourist arrivals in Bali in the four months through April which reached 848,899, up 13.37 percent compared to 748,754 in the same period last year.

Last year, 245,040 Japanese tourists visited Bali, a 26.61 percent decline compared with the year before.

Gede Suarsa said tourist arrivals from seven of the top ten source countries increased significantly while those from the other three source countries declined in the January-April 2011 period.

Tourist arrivals from Australia rose 34.92 percent to 210,903 from 162,082, China 0.19 percent to 71,186 from 71,052, Malaysia 32.95 percent to 52,507 from 39,435, Britain 46.98 percent to 32,128 from 21,859, Russia 26.74 percent to 31,646 from 24,970, Singapore 42.99 percent to 30,455 from 21,095 and France 15.15 percent to 28,897 from 25,095.

Meanwhile, those from Taiwan dropped 10.51 percent from 44,085 to 39,451, and South Korea 1.35 percent from 37,787 to 37,277.

Source: (ANTARA News)

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Bali Calendar of Event July 2011



01 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple Annyversary celebrations at:
* Pura Segara Buleleng,Downtown of Singaraja.

05 July 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Keenam
(Rituals of the sixth month), started with full mont ceremony held at ujung and Asak (The villagers nearby) ended up with ceremony at pura lan Katimaha at 07.00 am.

06 July 2011
Galungan Holiday

Galungan: celebrated as the commemoration of the victory of "Dharma" Virtue,upon Adharma (evil) derived from the mythologi "Mayadenawa",the Demon King when involved in a war againist God Indra's troops.One this day a tall bamboo pole (Penjor symbolizing prosperity) decorated with cococnut's leaves and flowers, fruit,cake etc stuck on every house entrance and make a marvelous sight along the village roads.Troughout Bali.

07 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Lempuyang Luhur Purwayu Village, district of Abang Karangasem regency
* Pura Luhur Watukaru,Wongaya Gede Village,district of Penebel,Tabanan regency
* Pura Pasek Kentel Gumi,Banjarangkan village,Klungkung regency
* Pura Pasek Gaduh,Umadesa Village, district of Kediri,Tabanan regency
* Pura Pasek Kubayan,Wongaya Gede Villge, district of Penebel,Tanbanan regency.

08 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Ulun Suwi,Jimbaran Village, district of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Luhur,Cemenggaon Village, district of Sukawati,Gianyar regency.

10 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Dalem Tegal Tamu,batubulah Vilage, district of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Kubayan Umagunung,Sempidi Village,district of Mengwi,Badung Regency.

11 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Dasar Buana,Gelgel Vilage,Klungkung regency
* Pura Merajan Agung,Benawah Village,district of Blahbatuh,Gianyar regency
* Pura Kahyangan Tulus Dewa,Apuan Vilage,district of Susut,Bangli regency.

15 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura batu Madeg,Pura Ida Ratu Pucak Pemeneh,Pura Ida Ratu Sanghyang Wisesa,Pura Pura Penggubengan,Pura Tirta, ceremony Besakih Complex Karangasem Regency
* Pura Puseh, Batur Village,district of kintamani,Bangli regency
* Pura Penataran Agung,Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
* Pura Jagdnatha Buleleng,downtown of Singaraja
* Pura Ponjok Batu,Bangkah Village, district of Tejakula,Buleleng regency.

16 July 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Keenam
Ritual called "Mesanggah Jumu" held and every house entrance asking for safety, early in the morning followed by meeting in Bale Agung. Usaba Juru Gamel followed by musician grup of selonding, young man leader and Saye Penyarikan.

16 July 2011
Kuningan Holiday
Kuningan: the day believed as the ascending of the spirit back to heaven after spending time with their descendant during Galungan.Throughout Bali.

16 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Taman Pule,Mas Village,district of Ubud,Gianyar Regency
* Pura Ularan,Takmung Village,district of Banjarangkan,klungkung Regency
* Pura Bukit Jati,Guliang Kawan village,Bangli regency
* Pura Dalem Tegal Jaya,Batubulan Village, diostrict of Sukawati,Gianyar village
* Pura Dalem,Guwang Village,district of Sukawati,Gianyar Regency
* Pura Jenengan Majapahit,Cemanngaon Village, district Of Sukawati,Gianyar Regency
* Pura Sadha,Kapal village,district of Mengwi, Badung regency
* Pura Sakenan,Seranagan Island,The Municipality of Denpasar
* Pura Luhur Pakendungan,Tanah Lot Beach, District of Kediri,Tabanan regency
* Pura Dalem,Sanding Village,district of Tampaksiring,Gianyar Regency.

16 July 2011
Makotekan
"Makotekan": Ceremony (Village/Purification), munggu village,District of Mengwi,Badung regency.

16 July 2011
Perang Jempana
"Perang Jempana"ritual when the temples adherents carrying Temple-effigies strike one another as to indicate that ceremony as a whole has ben properly done,Pura Panti Timbrah,Paksebali Village,district of Banjarangkan,Klungkung regency.

17 July 2011
Pamendakan
"Pemendakan"/ welcoming procession held started from Sakenan Temple to Denpasar,Serangan Island,South of Denpasar.

17 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Dalem Pauman Bhujangga,Penatih Village,East of Denpasar
* Pura Alas Arum,Batur Village,District of Kintamani,Bangli regency
* Pura Batuaji,Ubung Tengah Village,west of Denpasar.

20 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* pura Tanah Lot (welknown as temple on the rock),Beraban village, district of Kediri,Tabanan regency
* Pura Bukcabe,Mas Village, District of Ubud,Gianyar regency
* Pura Pyseh,Ganggang Canggi,Batuan Village, District of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Masceti,Sandin village, District of Tampaksiring,Gianyar regency
* Pura luhur Pucangan,Buahan Village, district of Penebel,Tabanan regency
* Pura Dalem Tarukan,Cemanggaon village, district Of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Dalem Bangun Sakti,Kapal village, district of Mengwi,Badung regency
* Pura Dang Kahyangan Penataran Agung Baturening, Mambal village, district of Abiansemal,Badung regency.

24 July 2011
Pangrebogan
Pura Petilan Pangerebokan known for "Ngerebong". A group of the temple adherents being in trace,stab themselved with the "Keris" the sacred heirlooms as to indicate that the ritualhave been properly done,while in the day a cock-fighting is held for "Tabuh Rah" ritual (blood shedding) to please the underworld spirit during the ceremony,Kesiman village,east of Denpasar.

26 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Luhur Uluwatu,Pecatu village,district of Kuta,Badung regency
* Pura Taman Ayun,Mengwi village,Badung regency
* Pura Goa Lawah (the bat cave temple),Kusamba village,Klungkung regency
* Pura Andakasa,Antiga Village,District Of Manggis, karangasem regency
* Pura Suralaya,Banda Village,district of banjarangkan,Klungkung regency
* Pura Dalem Senapati,Bebalang village,South of the town of Bangli
* Pura Pusering Jagat,Pejeng Village,district of tampaksiring,Gianyar regency
* Pura Dalem Tugu,gelgel village,Klungkung Regency
* Pura Geria sakti,Tulikup Village,district of Blahbatuh,Gianyar regency
* Pura Gaduh,Blahbatuh Village,Gianyar regency.

27 July 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Dalem Purwa,Kubontingguh Village,tabanan regency
* Pura Dalem Dauma,Batuan Village,district Of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Nataras Kacangdawa,downtown of Klungkung
* Pura Puseh Brahmana,Kamasan Village,Klungkung regency
* Pura Dalem,Sukahet Village,district of Dawan,Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Maospait,Guwang village,district Of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Desa,Sanding Village,district of Tampaksiring,Gianyar regency
* Pura Taman,Dukuh Kenderan village,district of Tegallalang,Gianyar regency.

31 July 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kepitu

(Rituals of the seventh), started with the special ritual "Mesanggah Tengah" held in front of every house entrance, early in the morning followed by ceremony and meeting at Bale Agung

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Bali Calendar of Event June 2011



01 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Pasek Gelgel,Kukuh Village, district of Marga,Tabanan regency
* Pura Pusek Ketewel,Ketewel Village,district of Sukawati,Gianyar regency
* Pura Puseh and PUra Desa,Guwang Village,district of sukawati,Gianyar regency .

02 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah
Last day of Mati Ombo sanghyang when the deities return in procesion to Pura raja purana at 18 pm. while the ancient-swing is set up, cheered with selondina Orcestra.

04 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah
A group of maidens collect holy waterto public-bathing place, while the other pray at Pura Batu keben and Pura Telaga. tha Ancient swing is purificated, blessed and then tried while selonding orchestra cheers the atmosphere. this event followed by a special ceremony for boys who officially accepted as "calon teruna" (bachelor of the village).

06 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah
"Mula saat" special event, started with women's activities, all dressed up in their finest and specific traditional drees at 09.00 am. the main ceremony stars at 13.00 pm, accompanied by abwang dance performence at bale Agung at 24.00 pm, anded with selonding group playing orchestra arruond the village.

06 June 2011
Temple Annyversary Celebration and Full Moon Ceremonies
Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremonies at:
* Pura Gelap,Besakih,(the mother temple complex) district of Rendang,Karangasem regency
* Pura Dang Khayangan,pengukur-ukur, Pejeng Village,district of Tampaksiring,Gianyar regency
* Pura Ponjok Batu,Palasari Villager, district of Tejekula Bulelelng regency.

07 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah
"Mulan Daha" special event for maidens only, with abwang dance performed in front of Petemu kaja (nort of metting hall), Petemu tengah (centre) and kelod (south) at 18.00 pm, while selonding orchestra played by bachelor narching around and village, at 20.00 pm.

09 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

ngelawad, krama desa teruna of temu kelod and jero pasek pray and present ngelawad offering at the pura's: pura pouseh sembangan, pura Petung and batan cagi."Muran Desa" the special event held once in three years for the village as a whole consist of a series of rituals like purification and sacrifical ceremonies focused at Bale Agung, started from 16.00 pm till late at night with selonding orchestra cheering the atmosphere. Attended by all village-members in theirs finest tradisional dress.

10 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

"Maling-Malingan" special event, (maling means thief), when two young men representing their rspective group steal some meet avaible at the Bali Agung. when they two finally captured by the villagers after being chased a couple of time, then dressed up with old banana-leaves-clotrhes, flowers, cow's bell as neklace, and then carried along the village roads (as two show that not forgiveness for criminals). This funny and cheerful event finally ended ap with abwang dance performed by by the madiens at petemu. "Mekare-kare" (duel between group of young men each armed with two-pleces of nthorny pandanous leaves and pleated ratan as the armour), held and the Bale aguna at 16.00 pm.

11 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

"Mabwang kalla" (exorcizing evil spirits) special event started with abwang dance performance in front ofn Patemu (block of residence) followed with moving arround the patemu and ended up with chanting holy hymns together, at 20.00 pm

Symbolical: "Mekare-kare" (Duel bettwen group of young men each armed with leaves and pleated ratan as the armour), held at the Bale Agung at 16.00 pm.

"Muran teruna" (special event for bachelor) held once in three year time, consist of various activities done by bachelor of the village with main program: selecting and maiden to be their respective pertner in at tending the, series of ceremony . Tha event last all dat long.

11 June 2011
Tumpek Pengatag

Tumpek Pengatag: Devoted to Ida Sanghyang Widhi Wasa/Almighty God as "Sanghyang Sangkara",Lord of all food-plant and vegetation. Blessing Ceremonies are focused gardens,rice-field and plantations for good crops and product,throughout Bali.

11 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Puseh and Pura Desa,Batuan Village,district of Sukawati,gianyar regency
* Pura Pasek Bandesa,Kekeran Village, district of Mengwi Badung regency.

13 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

Symbolical "Mekare-kare" at Petemu Kelod at 16.00 pm followed by maidens and little girl in complete traditional dress swinging on the old spinning-chair (ancient swing) at 18.00 pm and ended up with praying Pura Banjar.

14 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

"Mekare-kare in Petemu kaja", (duel angmost a group of men each arnedwith two pieces of thorny pandanous leaves and platted-rattan as the armour) as part of the rituals, around noon, while the maidens go praying to temples of the village at arround 16.00 pm.

15 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

"Mekare-kare Patemu Tengah/Pengrame", preceded with procession arround the village playing music orchestra, rejang, and abwang dances. "mekare-kare" welcome anybody or stranger to participate in with strees put on the dancing characteristic, nobody to loose or win, at 11.00 am. Wound got during the duel can be easyly heald with traditional medicines. The eventwill befollowwed by serioes of ritual and chajnotinh hymns , scared performance oe Rejang and keris dance, at 16.00 pm. The entire event is ended up with abwang dance performance and rituel at Subak daha at 21.00 pm.


15 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Pasek Gelgel,Gerih Village, district of Abiansemal,Badung regency
* Pura Pucak Sari,Tembuku Village, district of Tembuku,Bangli regency
* Pura Kepisah,Sumerta Village, Downtown of Denpasar.

17 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usada Kelima / Sambah

Prayer held at Pura Banjar with rejang Dance performance and Selonding orchestra at 06.00 am. Pig roasting followed by abwang dance are held at Subak Daha, participated in by bachelor and maidens of the village, at 21.00 pm.

21 June 2011
Special Event at Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima / Sambah

Nyajah The clossing ceremony of usaba Sambah, attended by the villeger as a whole recording to their respective, social functions in the community of Tenganan Pegingsringan.

21 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Ulun Danu Beratan,Candi Kuning Village,district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency
* Pura Batu Klotok,South Beach of town of Klungkung
* Pura Dalem Waturenggong,Taro Kaja village,district of Tegallalang,Gianyar regency
* Pura Manik Beringin,Dukuh village, district of Sidemen,Karangasem regency

22 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Penataran Gana,Bebalang village,south of the town of Bangli
* Pura Dalem Gede,Banjar Pande, downtown of Bangli
* Pura Pucak Sari (Monkey Forest Temple),Sangeh Village,district of Abiansemal,Badung Regency
* Pura Dadya Agung Pasek Sanak Sapta Rsi,Sidan Village,District Of Blahbatuh,Gianyar regency.

30 June 2011
Temple Anniversary Celebration
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas Village,district of Dawan, Klungkung regency
* Pura SIANG kangin Tampuaan, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku,Bangli regency.

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