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Wedding in Bali

Comments fahmi — July 30, 2008 / 6:08 am

Wedding is an unforgottable moment. Many couples want this moment become a VERY special memento not only for them, but also for their families and friends. That’s why so many ways to actualize it. One of them is by held wedding ceremony in Bali. The attractive of Bali is one reason and I’m sure there are [...]

30%, Increment Rate of Tourists to Bali

Comments fahmi — July 26, 2008 / 6:00 am

During vacation couple weeks ago, the tourists number was increasing about 30%, comparing with the same period last year. Ferry Maskus, as official of Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restauran Indonesia (Indonesia Association Hotel and Restaurant), said this in Denpasar on Tuesday. He said, the reservation of hotels in Bali reached 90%, not only in star hotel but [...]

Collaboration Garuda Airlines - Korean Air

3 comments fahmi — July 25, 2008 / 7:54 pm

Garuda Airlines made a collaboration with Korean Air in order to expand their markets. By this collaboration, Garuda can sell a ticket that Korean Air has the route for that way, it valids vice versa. This agreement was signed by Emirsyah Satar, Garuda Airlines President, and Lee Jong Hee, as President and CEO Korean Air. By this [...]

The Biggest Ngaben, Ever

Comments fahmi — July 16, 2008 / 5:04 am

Yesterday, a biggest ngaben ceremony was held in Ubud. As we know, ngaben is a Balinese tradition to ’send’ people to nirvana. In this moment, there are 3 persons that will be burned, they are family from Puri Agung Ubud. They are Tjokorda Gde Agung Suyasa which died on 28 Maret 2008, Tjokorda Gede Raka, [...]

Power Crisis and Tourism

Comments fahmi — July 14, 2008 / 10:48 am

Recently, Indonesia is entering power crisis period. Some areas in Java and Bali will take turns to be extinct the power facility. This situation, direct or indirect, will affect the tourism prospect since many destinations need electricity for running their business. Tourism and Culture Department hopes this crisis will not disturb the tourism activities, moreover to [...]

Award for Tourism Aware Groups

Comments fahmi — July 13, 2008 / 10:48 am

Bali Government will give award for tourism aware groups who contribute and participate on Bali tourism development. The award will be given direct by Bali governor, Drs Dewa Beratha, on August in event of Bali government 50th anniversary. There is a team that hunting, investigating, makes selection, and rating the groups that qualify the criterias. From 7 [...]

High Tide in Bali Strait

1 comment fahmi — July 11, 2008 / 5:21 am

Yesterday, Ketapang port (located in Banyuwangi, East Java) was closed by harbour master after it was opened for 6 hours. The reason of the closing is, the tide is quite high in Bali Strait.Preventing the bad condition, the port closing was quite shocked many passengers and drivers that want to cross the strait. The effect [...]

Qantas & Continental Stop Their Route to Bali

Comments fahmi — July 9, 2008 / 4:30 am

I received a shocking news couple days ago. It said, Qantas&Continental, 2 airline company from Australia & USA, will stop their route and service to Bali. The main reason is the price of oil that is getting higher and they can afford it. But there is another reason, many Indonesia airport less concern about the [...]

Ratih Chose Bali as Destination

1 comment fahmi — July 8, 2008 / 8:08 am

Well, I’m sure some readers know Ratih Sanggarwati, one of famous models in Indonesia. Even she retired from model activities many years ago, she still involve in mode even just a conselor. Even Ratih was a famous model, she is still loving Indonesia especially Bali as destination especially during this vacation time. With her family, she [...]

Jegog, A Traditional Dance

2 comments fahmi — July 1, 2008 / 2:03 pm

Bali has many traditional dancings. Jegog is one them. Actually, Jegog is not only about dancing, but combined with silat (a traditional martial art). But, still, the dancing is dominate the show. The Jegog name was inspired from the traditional musical instrument. Recently, this show was performed in Denpasar. The show was opened by dag, a [...]

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