Nyepi celebrations in Bali

Hindus in Bali to prepare a variety of activities to welcome Hari Raya Nyepi (Saka New Year 1932) which falls on Tuesday, March 5. One of them by making thousands of ogoh-ogoh or a giant statue. Ogoh-ogoh parade this year will be lively because the government contested.  Unlike last year, where the parade is prohibited because it coincided with the 2009 Presidential election campaign. Thousands of ogoh-ogoh it would paraded along the street since the afternoon until the evening before Nyepi Day or night Pengerupukan On Nyepi Day's momentum, for 24 hours on the island of Bali life activity almost completely paralyzed, soluble in silence,...

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bau nyale lombok island

Odor Nyale party is a tradition Sasak tribe, tribal island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, especially along the coast of Central and South Lombok is routinely carried out every year. Party tradition inherited Odor Nyale hereditary by this Sasak tribe since before the 16th century AD. This tradition is related to the folklore that developed in the community Pujut. Pujut is a name of the district which is part of Central Lombok regency, are in a position south / southeast from the point of the capital city of Lombok Tengah (Praya) with the distance about 15 km to the south. According to custom, the community in conducting this ceremony held...

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barongko traditional snack from bugis tribe

Barongko is a typical dessert Bugis-Makassar area which is made from ripe fruit Kepok Banana steamed with banana leaf . Long ago in the reign of the kingdom in South Sulawesi, Barongko is a luxurious dessert, and only presented to the Kings, and presented at a particular moments, like a wedding, birthday, and others. To add flavor and taste, Barongko basic ingredients are usually added with chopped fruit or coconut Jackfruit young...

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On the fourth day, seger beach lombok island

Another beach near Kuta is seger beach. This beach has white sand, and become the main attraction for tourists. In addition to natural scenery, the water was clear and calm so that it can to swim. When passing the coastline, fresh beach is located very close to Kuta beach. However, when we pass through the paved road, felt pretty much having to take a detour. seger coast is part of a local folklore legend. Typically, in February, the community held a party of the people of Lombok smell Nyale (catch worms) along the south coast of Lombok island. The party of the people is concentrated in coastal fresh because this is where the legend Nyale begins. A...

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lombok trip: The third day, kuta and headland aan.

  Distance from Mataram to the Kuta beach about 70 km. quite tiring, especially the trip indirect driving, but stopped at some handicraft villages, which are scattered along the road. On the beach is found also a number of hotels. Of course that is already known is a four star hotel Novotel Coralia Resort Lombok. Hotels with a natural concept, presenting the peculiarity of Lombok style, like a roof of reeds, the use of coconut tree wood. Complete with play facilities for children and adults. Another option, two star hotel kuta indah Lombok , then the matahari inn, and tastura beach resorts. Hotel latter also designed with style...

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