Batik in Indonesia has been recognized since the seventeenth century and is written and painted on palm leaves. Centuries ago early batiks were adorned with patterns of animals or plants. Later batik paintings showed abstract patterns such as clouds, temple relief, puppets and many more designs. The patterns vary according to the local culture and …
Stretching far since hundreds of years ago, the Indonesian archipelago has a historically distinguished diversity in population. This diversity has forged the fascinating uniqueness of cultures, as well as profound sensitivity and respect for the historical and artistic value of various art works from around the world. The inequality of information dissemination and the domination …
In the island of Bali, the Day of Nyepi – which this year will fall on March 31st, is a much awaited holiday. The fun however begins days before the actual Nyepi Day. The often-underpublicized Melasti ceremony, which will take place on March 27th and 28th, is a very special, exotic and mystical ceremony that …
Black Fish Movie Screening Documentary which unravels the story of notorious performing whale Tilikum. This emotionally-wrenching, tautly-structured story challenges us to consider our relationship to nature and reveals how little we humans have learned from these highly intelligent and enormously sentient. At Hotel Tugu Bali : Bale Agung 28th February 2014 Start 5 PM Buffet …
Eternal novelette of Sampek – Engtay An experience to the grandeur of Peranakan Romance Giok Eng Tay, the daughter of a rich man, falls in love with Nio Sam Pek, the son of a commoner. To ensure their family’s well being, Eng Tay’s father insists that she marry Ma Bun Cai, the son of a …
Romance In The Paleis Everyday is a day to celebrate love; but some days are more special than others. Enjoy this romantic moments on the Balcony van Menteng, where the moonlight is as bright as the joy… This St Valentine’s Day, Feb 14th, 2014 love is in the Paleis, as live saxophone, guitar and angelic …
Loro Blonyo On the ‘Celebration of Love’, Lara Jonggrang is inspired of the ‘Loro Blonyo’,two figures represent the harmony of an everlasting love and relationship between couples. On this special St.Valentine’s Day, Lara Jonggrang wants to impress your loved ones, how much you love her/him. Come and be part of The Love Celebration: · Set …
12 Dishes welcoming the Lunar New Year In Babah kitchens, they normally kept a statue of their own Goddess Protector. On Thursday evenings, they burnt incense and provided fragrant fresh flowers to this Kitchen Goddess Protector, and prayed to Him for their safety and well-being. Their belief and the existence of the Goddess Protector in …
Nostalgic Chinese New Year in Shanghai Blue 1920 Chinese New Year 2014 will take place from January 31 to February 14. This is the year of the Wooden Horse 2014. Wood Horses are strong and stable and have a better ability to make decisions. Excellent at interacting with others, they are successful personally and professionally. …