Article of Bali

Bali culture starts with Tri Hita Karana,

the Harmonious Relationship between Human to God, Human to Human, Human to Nature.

Tri Hita Karana was derived from Sanskrit, means three, welfare and cause. In the culture of Bali the complete sentence means three things that cause welfare.

Trihita Karana have a significant meaning in the culture of Bali about three harmonious relationship, namely the relationship between human being with the only God that created the holy knowledge to the human being that must compulsorily be followed, the relationship of human being with other human being and the relationship between human being with the environment and other creatures.

1) The harmonious relationship of Human being with God:

Mentioned in the Holy book VEDA that God (also called: Brahman) created this universe with all of its contents. The Almighty placed the planet and heaven in the sky. The Culture of Bali also implement the harmony is not only for human being but also for all creatures, the earth, the heaven, God, the universe included animals and plants.

2) The harmonious relationship of human beings

When the human being can maintain the harmonious relationship with God, by following the directions, then it is reflected by showing cares to other human being in his/ her daily lives. To discuss and create a win-win commitment, to simplify any cases, to build the happiness together and release all the difficulties for the sake of human being. In most of the mantras God mentioned the importance of human relations, to avoid bad act. The Almighty God has given the same opportunity of human being, and all depend upon the choice, willingness and capability of human being to implement. The harmony must be implemented truly not the fake one, it comes out from the inner part of the heart of every individual. In Bali Culture, harmony can be shown through sincere tolerations and respects, not only for the one we know but also for the the ones we do not know.

Harmony is not only shown among people with the same level, but between superior and staffs, employers and customers, government and the people with the ultimate goal to get win-win relationship, and it happens in the culture of Bali

3) The harmonious relationship between human being and the universe, environment & other creatures

The source of happiness is laid on the harmony between human being with universe, the earth, the sky, and with other creatures. The Culture of Bali think speak and act this harmony through its people's daily activities.

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Bali in Old times

We start with Bali in the old times. The history of Bali is the beginning of the life of Balinese in this island, we can find the evidence about the life style of the Bali society even not in writing (since most of Balinese were illiterate) but mostly all remaining around this island showed the real life of Balinese in the old times

Based on the findings the social life of Balinese in the old times separated into:

• Balinese Period of hunting and collecting food I period

• Balinese Period of hunting and collecting food II period

• Balinese Period of planting and livestock

• Balinese Period of blacksmith

Bali in Period of Dutch
Many of the Articles of Bali mentioning that the Balinese became the darlings of the Dutch authorities. Indeed, the Dutch administration took a patronizing attitude toward the Bali people and their culture, allowing the Balinese to continue using their own language and practice their own ‘Traditional custom’. Although the remaining pro-Dutch princes were deprived of political powers, they maintained much of their influence and importance as patrons of the Balinese arts.

Bali Tourism and Accommodations

Bali - which has more than half the hotels in all of Indonesia - offers the best and widest range of accommodation of any region of Indonesia catering to the international tourist. Bali Hotels are ranging from international five-star hotels with extravagant suites costing US$600 per day to simple, homey, family-run inns with a thin mattress for a bed and a single hanging light bulb for less than five dollars per night.

All these Bali hotels have convention facilities, swimming pools, sports grounds and a selection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, or discotheques and beachfronts. There are also smaller Bali cottage style hotels with modern amenities. Most unique is the long established. Above hotels and those with two stars have air conditioning, attached baths, telephones and TV.

Bali Airport
Bali main airport Ngurah Rai has accommodations service desks in both the domestic and international arrival lounges. These dispense excellent information and the staff will even call a hotel in any area of Bali of your choice and order transportation, which is usually free, though you could end up paying for it. To Nusa Dua area , it can cost Rp 100,000 ($10). Find out who pays before you commit.

As you emerge from either the domestic and international terminals at Bali’s airport, drivers or their assistants will be waiting there to escort guests to the hotel of their choice. They’ll be holding up hotel signs; if you have already decided to stay in Bali at a certain hotel, take advantage of the free ride.

Handling your carriage in Bali
basically any hotel in Bali , no matter what the class is, will offer to store your luggage in special storage rooms while you’re traveling around Bali or to other islands of Indonesia. In lower-priced home-stays, the owner will even store your gear in the family quarters with the tacit understanding that you’ll stay again in Bali upon your return

Bali Religion and Culture

Bali is an island Magic which has been the favorite destination of a range of discerning travelers. Bali is an only Hindu province in Indonesia, and the rich blend of tradition and culture has had an incredible impact.

In Bali, the gods and goddesses called the “Dewa-Dewi” -a god being a “Dewa” and a goddess a “Dewi”. The Balinese religion uses the Indian Hindu pantheon, though having adapted it to its own history, character and unique Balinese needs.

Bali Geography
The Island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok also the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 ’till 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4 hours. Bali has an area of 5620 sq. km, measures approximately 140 km by 80 km.

Bali The surroundings

A friendly and remarkably artistic Balinese people, living amid breathtaking panoramas, have created dynamic society with unique Bali arts and ceremonies, making Bali an island almost unreal in today’s hectic and changing world. Bali terrace rice fields dominate the landscape, with rivers and small irrigation streams dissecting a luscious green landscape, filling the air with enchanting sounds of running water.

From many beaches around Bali, I recommend you to come to Tanjung Benoa. This must-visited beach is located 15 kilometers from the international airport, north of Nusa Dua. Also known as Benoa Peninsula, Tanjung Benoa is a magnificent five kilometers long peninsula, which is much famed for its scenic views comprising beautiful coconut groves, white sandy beach, and incredible mountains. In the past, Tanjung benoa was a fishing village with old docks, but now it has transform into a beautiful resort. You can still see the mangrove mars at the western side.

Unlike any other beaches in Bali, Tanjung Benoa beach is special for the grey-white sand it has. Not golden beaches like elsewhere. Besides, it is famous for its water sport activities. You can do a Flying Fish, a parasailing-like amusement using an extra-large inflatable kite. Other things you can do here are banana boat, snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, cruise or underwater cruise, kayaking, Jet Ski and boating. Make sure you book this beforehand, since this venue is heaving with locals during the school holidays from June to August. Be sure to come early also, for most of the activities start early in the morning to avoid unfavorable tide patterns.

If you want to spend your holiday here, you can choose one from the various hotels available here. Some of the premier resorts in the area allow you to choose from a number of high end accommodation options, from deluxe sea view suites to premier hotel rooms replete with high-end amenities. Let it be of any type, an accommodation choice in the place is complete with all comforts that are required to make your stay here memorable as well as enjoyable.

So does the restaurants. You can choose any cuisine you like. As a major tourism destination in Bali, Tanjung Benoa has a culinary treats priority. You can experience many like Thai, Chinese, European, cuisine and of course Balinese traditional cuisine. Experience your true holiday here in Tanjung Benoa.

Driving Tips in Bali

If you want to drive a car rental in Bali, then there are few things that you should remember. It is unusual for cars and bikes to swerve into your lane without indication. A system of “sharing lane” has developed because there are often some obstacles on the part of the road, such as parking cars or the frequent procession of food trolleys and paraphernalia salesman.

Be careful that drivers from side streets often don’t look when joining a main road and the larger vehicle is king of the road. Red traffic lights are considered “as suggestion” and there are a few place where traffic in the left line. If you are going around curves on mountainous roads as driver commonly drive in the middle of the road may turn or continue straight through while the light is red remember to sound your horn.

The most important thing is that there are a lot of one-way roads in Bali. If you miss your turn off, you may have to drive quite a distance before being able to turn back. You can fill up at any of the many government owned petrol stations or in more remote areas at stalls by the side of the road displaying bottles of clear liquid.

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