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Article archives: July 2008

Topic: Living

Wedding in Bali

Discussionfahmi on July 30th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

30%, Increment Rate of Tourists to Bali

Discussionfahmi on July 26th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

Collaboration Garuda Airlines - Korean Air

1 commentfahmi on July 25th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: Event, News

The Biggest Ngaben, Ever

Discussionfahmi on July 16th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

Power Crisis and Tourism

Discussionfahmi on July 14th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

Award for Tourism Aware Groups

Discussionfahmi on July 13th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

High Tide in Bali Strait

1 commentfahmi on July 11th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

Qantas & Continental Stop Their Route to Bali

Discussionfahmi on July 9th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: News

Ratih Chose Bali as Destination

Discussionfahmi on July 8th, 2008

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 ...

Topic: Art Gallery

Jegog, A Traditional Dance

2 commentsfahmi on July 1st, 2008

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 ...

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