New Year’s Day in the West might mean a hangover, a walk and a pub lunch. In Bali, New Year is welcomed in a very different manner – with a day of silence.
The largely Hindu Indonesian island celebrates Nyepi – Silent Day – by completely shutting down for 24 hours, shops are closing early,No internet ATMs aren’t working and streets are being closed. From 6am tomorrow (7 March) until 6am on Thursday (the date changes annually following the lunar calendar), no one will leave their home. Religious rules state there should be no traffic, no fire, no work and no pleasure. Streets are eerily empty, shops and restaurants remain closed, the beaches are shut, use of electricity is kept to a minimum, there’s no transport – even the airport closes – and the pecalang community police go on patrol, ensuring compliance and reprimanding anyone who steps outside their premises.
“It’s a day for contemplation, to meditate, to fast, to go inside yourself and reflect on the past year,People stay quietly with their families, it’s a very special day.”
New Year rituals start three days before Nyepi, with Melasti purification ceremonies on beaches. Every village makes a pilgrimage to the coast, taking sacred temple objects for cleansing and blessings,Festivities continue for two days after Nyepi too, with visits to friends and family to ask for forgiveness and temple ceremonies.
If you’re visiting Bali at the time of Nyepi, hotel restaurants and other facilities are usually open – often with a more basic menu – but you won’t be able to leave your accommodation and no one can check-in. If you’re in a private villa you’ll be expected to keep the noise down and lights off, even if you choose not to observe total silence.
The Balinese have countless festivals and ceremonies year-round, but Nyepi is a particularly interesting time to visit – a new year unlike any other.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Greetings from the island of the Gods!
On March 7th 2019 the island will turn dark and quiet in celebration of Nyepi Day. This most important and sacred day in the Hindu religion is part of the 6 days lasting Balinese New Year celebrations. As opposed to most other cultures in the world, where people often flock to the streets to celebrate the arrival of the new year with music, dance and fireworks, in Bali the streets go empty, and the island turns all dark and quiet. That’s why Nyepi Day is also often referred to as Silence Day.
Here are some tips on how to spend Nyepi Day in Bali:
- Find out where the Ogoh Ogoh parade in your area is. This is an amazing experience on the day before Nyepi, so make sure not to miss it.
- If you’re arriving the day before Nyepi, book your airport transfer in advance to get to your hotel hassle-free.
- Many taxi drivers are going home to their village to celebrate Balinese New Year, so don’t travel too far the day before and after Nyepi Day; the roads can get very congested.
- That’s also why you shouldn’t rely on taxi’s the night before Nyepi. Whether it’s Blue Bird, Gojek, or Uber, many drivers don’t take any rides anymore as they are on the way home for the upcoming celebrations. Getting around in Bali can be quite challenging this day.
- If you’re staying in a resort, make sure to book your spa treatments early. You’re most likely not the only one looking for some relaxation on this day.
- If you’re staying in a villa, stock up on food, drinks, and DVDs as you can’t leave your place on Nyepi Day. When watching movies after sunset, do close the curtains, as otherwise the Nyepi police will knock on your door and tell you to switch off the lights / television.
- Make sure you have enough money for 3 days as ATMs are often empty and money changers are closed. Plus the exchange rate will drop.
Consider yourself lucky if you’re in Bali on Nyepi Day. It truly is a magical day and a wonderful experience. Hopefully, these tips are a useful guide for you on how to spend Nyepi Day in Bali.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Surfing Beach
SURFING BEACH
Bali is renowned fro being one the world's top surfing destinations,wtih warm tropical waters,huge variety of surf points and sunny skies.With surfers from all over the world making the yearly pilgrimage to Bali to get some of the surf action.
Bali is the volcanic island surrounding by cocal reefs.some of these coral reefs are surrounded by deep water channels which rise up to meet the reef sheff which with help of ocean swells creates the ideal surf points.Bali being exposed to swells from the south west,this provides Bali with surf all year around.The majority of surf locations are concentrated mostly in south Bali.
Depending on which season you visit Bali.During the months of May until October,bali get wind from the east and south east this creates good offshore conditions on west coast Bali.The from November unitl April the wind come from the west and south west giving the east coast of bali best location for surf.
Some of the west coast surf points include : Uluwatu,Padann-padng,Dreamland,Bingin,Balangan,Kuta reefs,Legian beach,berawa,Canggu,Balian and Medewi.Some of east coasts surf points incuded : Nusa Dua area ,Turtle island(Serangan ) Hyatt reef and sanur reef,Ketewel,Tantu,Keramas.The majority of waves on west coast of Bali are left hander favoring " Goofy Footers".With the majority of waves of the east coast are right hander favoring " Natural Footers ".Kuta/Legian the stretch of sandy beach is located in the west coast of Bali.It is an ideal location for beginners tp professional surfers,with so many peaks to chose from,waves break on sandy bottom rather tahn rock of reef like the Majority of surfing spots in Bali
BUKIT PENINNSULA
ULUWATU
NUSA DUA,TANJUNG BENOA AND SANUR
Bali is renowned fro being one the world's top surfing destinations,wtih warm tropical waters,huge variety of surf points and sunny skies.With surfers from all over the world making the yearly pilgrimage to Bali to get some of the surf action.
Bali is the volcanic island surrounding by cocal reefs.some of these coral reefs are surrounded by deep water channels which rise up to meet the reef sheff which with help of ocean swells creates the ideal surf points.Bali being exposed to swells from the south west,this provides Bali with surf all year around.The majority of surf locations are concentrated mostly in south Bali.
Depending on which season you visit Bali.During the months of May until October,bali get wind from the east and south east this creates good offshore conditions on west coast Bali.The from November unitl April the wind come from the west and south west giving the east coast of bali best location for surf.
Some of the west coast surf points include : Uluwatu,Padann-padng,Dreamland,Bingin,Balangan,Kuta reefs,Legian beach,berawa,Canggu,Balian and Medewi.Some of east coasts surf points incuded : Nusa Dua area ,Turtle island(Serangan ) Hyatt reef and sanur reef,Ketewel,Tantu,Keramas.The majority of waves on west coast of Bali are left hander favoring " Goofy Footers".With the majority of waves of the east coast are right hander favoring " Natural Footers ".Kuta/Legian the stretch of sandy beach is located in the west coast of Bali.It is an ideal location for beginners tp professional surfers,with so many peaks to chose from,waves break on sandy bottom rather tahn rock of reef like the Majority of surfing spots in Bali
BUKIT PENINNSULA
- Located on southern tip of Bali around 30 minutes driver from Kuta.This area is made up rocky sandstone cliffs with magnificent beaches tucked away between the cliffs,such as Dreamland beach,Balangan Beach,Bingin and Padang-Padng.Tourism and investors are slowly taking over this area,with accommodation ranging from cheap bungalows to luxury villas and new golf course.All the surf breaks here are lefthanders.
ULUWATU
- Is the most famous surf point in this area,with waves surf able up to 20 feet (faces ).This surf point is for intermediate to experienced sufers only.The only entry and exit is through a cave located at the base of cliffs.Best on mid tide...offering 5 peaks to choose from depending on the swell direction and the tide.This left hand wave is fast and sucks,offering tube rides for the experience.Just north of Uluwatu is Padang-Padang this wave is body boarders dream with super sucks left hand tube rides,only for experience surfers.Bingin beach is lone with cheap accommadation and restaurant that look out directly to the surf point.Dresmland beach is the only surf point on south peniisular suitable for surfers 0f all types with the wave breaking in deep water,best at low tide.Don't forget to take some time out to relax on beach and take in the colorful surroundings as well as bronzed bodies from all over the world soaking up the sunsrays.
NUSA DUA,TANJUNG BENOA AND SANUR
- All locaed in the Eastern coast of Bali.Numerous surf point,mostly right hander.Best in November until April,when the winds are coming from the west,Majority of these surf points require a boat trip to get to them from the shore as the waves break out on the outer edge of coral coastline.
- All location are easily accessible by car with the main BYpass road connecting Nusa dau to Sanur ( 40 minutes drive ) Surf points inlude : Nusa Dua ( Geger Beach )Mushroom rock,Sri lanksa,sanur reef,Hyatt Reef,Serangan (Turtle Island ).If you want follow the coast you will find more surf points on offer Tantu,Ketewel and Keramas and there are more surf points further north,although you will need a local surf guide to show around.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Taman Ayun Temple
Taman Ayun Temple is located in the village of Mengwi,Badung,approximately 30 minutes driver or 20 km to tthe north of the city of Denpasar.Tama Ayun,whch means beautiful garden stood since the days of empire,precisely constructed in 1634 by the first king of the kingdom of Mengwi,I Gusti Agung Ngurah Made Agung Sakti or Tjokorda Blambangan.
Taman Ayun Temple serve as a source of irrigation,Pura mother and unifying the community.Irrigation function indicated by the pools that surround the temple that used by farmer to be used as a sourse of irrigation,in which water pools were channeled to the rice fields around the temple.Mother Temple unifying fuctioin,indicated by the presence of the temple as a palce of worship for the people who have the same ancestral lineage ,so as to unite them as a big family.
Given the history of the establishment and its functions,it can be said Taman Ayun Temple is a combanation of natural beauty and springs,with the expertise of a king Tjokorda Way Blambangan successfully intergrate into a beautiful place as well as build an irrigation system for the prosperity of its people.A perfect harmony between man and nature that should be preserved.
Taman Ayun Temple is in order with the concept of the traditional Balinese garden surounded by an artificial rover with a variety of rare plant species typical of Bali.The beauty of the landscape coupled with the sacred building Meru overlap SOLAS ( the building with the roof of the fibers that accumulate above amounts to eleven ).Meru typify sthana believed to be a sacred palce of the gods.
With a panoramic view of the beautiful water park empire,captivating also cool air,this palce is very attractive and suitable to serve as a spritual attraction,art and culture where tourists seemed to be in the heyday of the royal family.Taman Ayun is a true symbol of the nobility charm!
Taman Ayun Temple serve as a source of irrigation,Pura mother and unifying the community.Irrigation function indicated by the pools that surround the temple that used by farmer to be used as a sourse of irrigation,in which water pools were channeled to the rice fields around the temple.Mother Temple unifying fuctioin,indicated by the presence of the temple as a palce of worship for the people who have the same ancestral lineage ,so as to unite them as a big family.
Given the history of the establishment and its functions,it can be said Taman Ayun Temple is a combanation of natural beauty and springs,with the expertise of a king Tjokorda Way Blambangan successfully intergrate into a beautiful place as well as build an irrigation system for the prosperity of its people.A perfect harmony between man and nature that should be preserved.
Taman Ayun Temple is in order with the concept of the traditional Balinese garden surounded by an artificial rover with a variety of rare plant species typical of Bali.The beauty of the landscape coupled with the sacred building Meru overlap SOLAS ( the building with the roof of the fibers that accumulate above amounts to eleven ).Meru typify sthana believed to be a sacred palce of the gods.
With a panoramic view of the beautiful water park empire,captivating also cool air,this palce is very attractive and suitable to serve as a spritual attraction,art and culture where tourists seemed to be in the heyday of the royal family.Taman Ayun is a true symbol of the nobility charm!
Monday, February 18, 2019
Balangan Beach
Hidden between two steeply cliff, Balangan beach is one of the beautiful beach of many beautiful beaches at the southern part of Bali island.Its location which is close to Dreamland beach and Uluwatu Temple so that it could be an alternative attractions you can visit.
The entrance acces to the beach in the area of Pecatu is not difficult because stairs have been provided which are wide enough for tourists.The atmosphere is still very natural and it's cool,moreover it is not much visited tourists.For surfers,this beach is very famous and a favorite spot for surfing,beside Dreamland beach.
Balangan beach with coastlime approximately 1 km long north faceing to north,so the activity of Ngurah rai International Airport is visible from here in the distance.In the eastern part bounded by high cliffs with indentations underneath because eroded by waves.In the western side,the shore is bounded by high cliffs filled with plants,especially palm tree,but it also contains some sort of cottages to enjoy the beaches from the heiht.The absorbing thing is when the sea condition is low tide from this beach we could lead to Dreamland Beach by wlaking along the west shore.
The entrance acces to the beach in the area of Pecatu is not difficult because stairs have been provided which are wide enough for tourists.The atmosphere is still very natural and it's cool,moreover it is not much visited tourists.For surfers,this beach is very famous and a favorite spot for surfing,beside Dreamland beach.
Balangan beach with coastlime approximately 1 km long north faceing to north,so the activity of Ngurah rai International Airport is visible from here in the distance.In the eastern part bounded by high cliffs with indentations underneath because eroded by waves.In the western side,the shore is bounded by high cliffs filled with plants,especially palm tree,but it also contains some sort of cottages to enjoy the beaches from the heiht.The absorbing thing is when the sea condition is low tide from this beach we could lead to Dreamland Beach by wlaking along the west shore.
Friday, February 15, 2019
Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
Jatiluwih rice terraces pretty much cover the region of the namesake upland village in West Bali, most famous for its landscapes that are both dramatic and truly exotic. The site is one of the island’s must-see natural panoramas on par with Mount Batur and the caldera of Kintamani. The cool highlands and the breathtaking scenery of this village at the foot of Mount Batukaru makes for wonderful photo opportunities, and serves as a soothing retreat away from the island’s crowded south.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Sekumpui waterfall
Sekumpul Waterfall is one of Bali’s most scenic natural attractions. The waterfall is actually a cluster of six to seven narrow cascades that form the centrepiece of a lush green bamboo forested valley. You can reach the falls on a nature trek through the namesake village of Sekumpul, which is located in upland region of the Buleleng regency in North Bali. The village is within an hour’s drive southeast from Lovina Beach.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Melasti Ceremony
Melasti ceremony is purification ritual before the silent day of Bali (Nyepi). They held this ritual in the sea. This ritual has an aim to erase all the bad thing and bad karma from human and then they throw it to the ocean. Balinese Hindu believe that sea or ocean is considered as the source of life. Melasti ceremony not only for human purification, it purify the sacred thing from temple too.
Melasti is yadnya ceremony which is aimed to purify oneself spiritually and physically,namely,by enhancing the serenity of mind,the procession to purify the universe is symbolized by serving the offering to the sea and purification to all statue,Pratima,Nyasa,Pralinnga symbol or sthana(shrine) of Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa,God Almighty in all his manifestations.
Melasti which is also call Melis or Mekiis is done three days before Nyepi Holidays which is aimed to remove all kinds of defilement thought,words and deeds,as well as to abtain holy water (angemet tirta amerta) for life.Melasti can be done at the sea,lakes,and purified water spring.
Melasti is yadnya ceremony which is aimed to purify oneself spiritually and physically,namely,by enhancing the serenity of mind,the procession to purify the universe is symbolized by serving the offering to the sea and purification to all statue,Pratima,Nyasa,Pralinnga symbol or sthana(shrine) of Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa,God Almighty in all his manifestations.
Melasti which is also call Melis or Mekiis is done three days before Nyepi Holidays which is aimed to remove all kinds of defilement thought,words and deeds,as well as to abtain holy water (angemet tirta amerta) for life.Melasti can be done at the sea,lakes,and purified water spring.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Bali International Airport closed for Nyepi
Those planning to travel to the fabled island of Bali towards the end of March, please note that the entire island will come to a complete standstill for the Balinese New Year of Nyepi which this year falls on Thursday, 7th March 2019. To allow all to follow the prescribed rituals, all traffic all over Bali will come to a complete halt. No planes will be allowed to land or take off for 24 hours. All shops are closed and no one is allowed on the beach or on the streets.
Nyepi is the ritual of the Hindus of Bali to welcome the New Year based on the traditional Saka Calendar. For, contrary to other cultures that celebrate New Year with vivacious festivities, the pinnacle of Balinese New Year is a day of complete Silence. Hence the name Nyepi, meaning “to keep silent” in the local language, which falls on the day following the dark moon of the spring equinox. Nyepi is a day fully dedicated to connect oneself more closely with God (Hyang Widi Wasa) through prayers and at the same time as a day of self introspection to decide on values, such as humanity, love, patience, kindness, and others, that should be kept forever.
As a day reserved for self-reflection anything that may interfere with that purpose is strictly prohibited. Nyepi mandates a day of absolute quiet, based on the four precepts of Catur Brata:
• Amati Geni: Prohibiting the lighting of fires, the use of lighting or satisfying pleasurable human appetites.
• Amati Karya: Prohibiting all forms of physical work other than those dedicated to spiritual cleansing and renewal.
• Amati Lelungan: Prohibiting movement or travel; requiring people to stay within their homes.
• Amati Lelangunan: Prohibiting all forms of entertainment, recreations or general merrymaking.
Ogoh-Ogoh Parade
Ogoh-Ogoh are giant puppets made in the form of mytological Balinese demons.On the eve before Nyepi Day they are paraded on the streets of Bali to purify the island from spritual pollutants and ward off evil spirits.The best spots to view the parade inlud Taamn Satria Gatokaca in Tuban,Bemo Corner in Kuta,,Puputan badung in Denpasar,By pass & Danau Buyan intersection in Snaur,By pass & campus Unud Intersection in Jimbaran and By pass & Gopala inntersection in Nusa Dua.
The sudden silence comes after the eve of noisy festivities on the beaches of Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Seminyak and others with parades of giant puppets called “ogoh-ogoh” accompanied by clanging gongs and other percussion instruments. At the end of the festival the ogoh-ogoh are torched and are totally engulfed in flames.
Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed on the beaches or streets, and the airport remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth. There will be local watchmen known as pecalang to ascertain that this rule is obeyed. At night, all lights will have to be turned off. Hotels will close all curtains that no ray of light shines to the outside. All sound and music indoors should be held to its lowest volume.
Nyepi is the ritual of the Hindus of Bali to welcome the New Year based on the traditional Saka Calendar. For, contrary to other cultures that celebrate New Year with vivacious festivities, the pinnacle of Balinese New Year is a day of complete Silence. Hence the name Nyepi, meaning “to keep silent” in the local language, which falls on the day following the dark moon of the spring equinox. Nyepi is a day fully dedicated to connect oneself more closely with God (Hyang Widi Wasa) through prayers and at the same time as a day of self introspection to decide on values, such as humanity, love, patience, kindness, and others, that should be kept forever.
As a day reserved for self-reflection anything that may interfere with that purpose is strictly prohibited. Nyepi mandates a day of absolute quiet, based on the four precepts of Catur Brata:
• Amati Geni: Prohibiting the lighting of fires, the use of lighting or satisfying pleasurable human appetites.
• Amati Karya: Prohibiting all forms of physical work other than those dedicated to spiritual cleansing and renewal.
• Amati Lelungan: Prohibiting movement or travel; requiring people to stay within their homes.
• Amati Lelangunan: Prohibiting all forms of entertainment, recreations or general merrymaking.
Ogoh-Ogoh Parade
Ogoh-Ogoh are giant puppets made in the form of mytological Balinese demons.On the eve before Nyepi Day they are paraded on the streets of Bali to purify the island from spritual pollutants and ward off evil spirits.The best spots to view the parade inlud Taamn Satria Gatokaca in Tuban,Bemo Corner in Kuta,,Puputan badung in Denpasar,By pass & Danau Buyan intersection in Snaur,By pass & campus Unud Intersection in Jimbaran and By pass & Gopala inntersection in Nusa Dua.
The sudden silence comes after the eve of noisy festivities on the beaches of Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Seminyak and others with parades of giant puppets called “ogoh-ogoh” accompanied by clanging gongs and other percussion instruments. At the end of the festival the ogoh-ogoh are torched and are totally engulfed in flames.
Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed on the beaches or streets, and the airport remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth. There will be local watchmen known as pecalang to ascertain that this rule is obeyed. At night, all lights will have to be turned off. Hotels will close all curtains that no ray of light shines to the outside. All sound and music indoors should be held to its lowest volume.
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Gede Bali Driver: Rice Paddy
Gede Bali Driver: Rice Paddy: Rice is very important aspect of Balinese life,dominating not only the country side with its luminous green terraced fields but also the ...
Rice Paddy
Rice is very important aspect of Balinese life,dominating not only the country side with its luminous green terraced fields but also the relegion and culture of Bali.It is the major crop and also the main diet of the Balinese people.In the history of pre-mechanized agriculture few societies have ever achieved the high levels of productivity characterized by wet rice farming in Bali.It appears that four factors are central to their succes as rice farmers.
These include :
- The fertility of the volcanic soil
- A high complex techology and corresponding knowledge which allows the balinese to make maximal use of environmental systems and resourse.
- An organizational system (subak) capable of co-coordinating use of man Power and resourse.
- A genetic strains of rice selected over thousands of years for their diseases Resistance,productivity and beauty.
About The Rice
Rice cultivation has shaped the social landscape-the intricate organization necessary fro growing rice is a large factor in the strength of Bali's community life.Rice cultivation has also changed the environmental landscape-terraced rice fields trip down hillsides like steps for a giant,in the shade of gold,browm and green.
There are four words for rice namely"
- Padi is the growing rice plant (hence paddy fields )
- Gabah is rice after harvesting
- Beras is uncoooked grain
- Nasi is cooked rice
- As in nasi goreng( fried rice ) and nasi putih(plain rice).A rice fields is called sawah.The whole rice field has a farmer organization called "Subak"
The Subak as an organization of the farmers wet rice agriculture,especially as practiced in bali,is far too complex and requires too much regulations,particularly in coordinating use of irrigation systems,for one farmer to practice alone or even in conjunction with a few others.Consequently,a highly specialized farm of agricultural association has evolved over the centuries in Bali to coordinate the maximal usage of the environment for the growing of the wet rice.These irrigation cooperative,known as "Subak " are responsible fro the allocation of water resoureces and maintenance of irrigation networks,for coordinating planting,and for insuring that all religious rituals to insure good harvests are performed.
Subak organization areusually comprised of all individuals owning land irrigated by a singles dam and major canal
The Process of Growing the Rice.The water from a single subak dam may be divided into dozens and even hundreds of channels to irrigate to terraced sawah.In determining the many issues involved in wet rice cultivation ( when to plant,who is responsible fro cleaning and guarding canals,regulation water flew,etc)gropu votes are taken.Each subak members has one vote regardless of the size of his holding.Generally,all Subak leaders are elected by group decesion.Thus,for the entire peasant farmer's expertise in using his environment fro wet rice,withour the subak to coordinate activities its unlikely that the Sawah Sytem could ever reached its current level of pervasiveness efficiency and productivity.
Subak in bali doest not belong to the Banjar and has its own leader .The people who become the Subak members are not always the same people who become the Banjar members.The Subak members are the owners or the people who work on the rice field that getting the water irrigation from the dams regulated by a subak organization.Not all the subak members live in the same Banjar.On the hand,there could be a Banjar member who has many rice fields in different areas and get the water irrigation from the dams organized by several Subaks.Therefore this Banjar member will join himselfin all of the Subak where his rice fields are located.
Subak irrigation system beside as an appropriate technological system,but as a cultural system as well.This phenomenin indicate thar basically subak irrigation.
Planting of the Seeds
Bundles of the rice shoots over then brought from adjacent nurseries where the seed has been sproutd.Without the aid of strings or measuring devices each sedling is precisely placed next to its neighbors,neither too close nor too distant.
History of the Traditional Rice Field
Wet rice agriculture (Sawah )in the nexus of Balinese low-land economy.This is hardy a new development.Wet rice (Huma) is mentioned in teh earliest knowm old Balinese inscription (prasasti) dated 882AD.It seem quite likely that the origin of "sawah "cultibation on Bali dates back to the beginning of the first millennium or earlier.The development of the wet rice agriculture was fostered by the abundance of water and fertile oil,and this fertility of the land has long been evoked as an explanation for Bali proddigious fields.Still,even the most fertile fields would have been exhausted after hunderss of years of used bad it not been for the Balinese farmer's ability to prepare and replenish the nutrients of the soil.
Description of wet rice farming preparatin of the soil;
Traditional fertilizer relies primarily on ash decaying organic matters,and cow manure.Peasant families have traditionally own one or more cows fro fertilizer production.The preparation of the soil is crucial in traditional methods of wet rice agriculture.After each harvest unusable matter in teh fields in burnt to provive ash,after which the field are hoed.They are then flooded;cow manure is spread over the fields,after which they are ploughhed several times.The soil is tehn worked into a fine,smooth mud,being leveled by dragging a heavy wooden bar pulled by a cow or buffalo across teh fields.
The Growth Period
The fields are carefully weeded in teh first few weeks and throughout the growth of the crop the rice's water supply is carefully regulated according to the plant's needs.The plant are also periodically inspected for insects and other pests which,if found,are quickly dealt with .During the first momth or so of growth the fields.
As the rice begins to develop heads of grain the farmer construct elaborate systems toward of the bird.Scarecrows,bamboo poles,wind-driver noise makers,flag and streamers are used to this end.As the crop ripend the farmers guards their fields around the clock to protect them from birds during the day and field mice at night.
Harvesting
The crop is harvested with the help of friends,relatives or the harvetsing association known as "seka manyi".During the rice harvest a line if harvesters will work their way across the field cutting insures a minimal amount of loss during harvest.Once all the rice is cut it is gathered into bundles,which are then carried to the farmers rice barn where it can be kept in bundles for yeras without spoilage.The bundles can be removed,threshed and hulled as needed for family consumption,or sold in the market when cash or other goods are required.
The Process of Growing the Rice
The process of the rice growing starts with the bare,dry and harvested fields.The remaining rice stalks are burnt off and the field is then liberally soaked and repeatedly ploughed.Nowadays this may be done with a mechanical,petrol-power cultivated,but often they will still use two bullocks or cattle pulling a wooden plough.Once the field is reduced to the required muddy consistency,a small corner of the field is walled off and the seedling rice is planted there.The rice is grown to a reasonable size and lifted and replanted,shoot by shoot,in the large fields have to kept in a working order and the fields have to be weeded.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Tuak is Traditional Balinese Drink
Tuak is a Balinese traditional beverage which contains about 5% alcohol. It is a milky looking liquid with a sweet-sourish taste made from the juice/sap of various trees including coconut and palm.
A true Tuak experience will have you sitting on the ground, in a group circle, with just one cup being refilled and passed around the group. One person will have the responsibility of being the groups bartender until the tuaks all finished.
Tuak ferments extremely quickly and if not consumed on the day of production it begins to turn into vinegar and is most revolting. A tuak fart can be rather thick and odorous and cause for much celebration and laughing for the offender. On the flipside it can be be the cause of many green sickly looking friends who were unlucky enough to be around for the event.
Based on the level of alcohol, Tuak is classified as Tuak Manis and Tuak Semedah. Tuak Manis is sweeter and contains lower alcohol.
Due to its short life span you are unlikely to come across unless in the villages away from Denpasar. The best quality Tuak is produced in the East (Karangasem) and North (Buleleng) of Bali.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Experience romantic dinner
We offer an experience to make your holiday unforgettable with somebody ’ special “ in your life, or just with a good friend. An intimate candle-lit dinner by the sea! You can enjoy the romantic time together while eating your meal on the beach and watching the sunset. The dishes are your own seafood menu cooked in the style of Balinese cuisine. It will be the perfect moment for you, accompanied by the lovely atmosphere of sitting under the stars and listening to the natural sound of the waves falling on the seashore. All this can be yours at a value that will suite your budget.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Gede Bali Driver: A Day Trip to Tukad Cepung & Rice Terrace
Gede Bali Driver: A Day Trip to Tukad Cepung & Rice Terrace: A Day Trip to Tukad Cepung & Rice Terrace Experience with us for one fantastic Bali day tour that will be perfectly living on your ...
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