Bali Arts Festival 2014

Bali Arts Festival - Pesta Kesenian Bali (PKB) is an annual event of the Bali Government program, which is used as a place of activities and creativity of the artists in the effort of supporting the government programs in terms of excavation, preservation and development of great values of Balinese art and culture.

Gong Kebyar festival or parade of Balinese Gambelan music is one event in the agenda of the Bali Arts Festival which is very prestigious. In this festival, we can see or witness the artwork as a result of the creativity of the artists and the expertise of the musicians in playing gambelan Gong Kebyar.

Bali Arts Festival is held in an attempt offering copyrighted works of best public arts. Eventhough nowdays Balinese people choosing between art and handicrafts, profane and secular, public order and the pure creativity of Bali, all they do them based on the spirit of "dedication" to God, Humanity and Nature (Tri Hita Karana). The difference will not reduce the nature of art. 

The offerings of art and creative works are sincere liberation arts implies that in Hinduism is often referred to as yadnya. Yadnya presented through art and creative works as an offering to make the best of his creation, then the artist wherever possible someone will not present his or her work the most ugly or sober, let alone offering it in the form of artistic and creative works are born from the upstream cultivation of love and spiritual civilization art society.

Bali Arts Festival is a medium and a means to explore and preserve the cultural arts and to improve welfare. Excavation and preservation of art and culture include philosophy, noble values ​​and universal, basic concepts, both cultural heritage objects or objects of historical value is not high, science and art as a representation of civilization and the development of the arts through creation, innovation, cultural adaptation expectations in order to stay alive and sustained in the context of steady change time and times and the ever-changing environment.

Bali Arts Festival

Bedulu Village

Bedulu Village is an ancient village where Bedahulu or Bedulu Kingdom was. Bedahulu or Bedulu kingdom is an ancient kingdom on the island of Bali in 8th century until the 14th century, located at Bedulu, Gianyar, Bali. It is estimated that this kingdom was ruled by a dynasty of kings Warmadewa descent. Last ruler of the Bedulu kingdom (Bedahulu) opposed against the expansion of Majapahit kingdom in 1343, led by Gajah Mada, however, ended in defeat of Bedulu Kingdom. Resistance of Bedulu Kingdom then completely extinguished after uprising last descent (Dalem Makambika) was defeated in 1347.
Afterwards, Gajah Mada ordered a Brahmin descent from Java named Sri Krishna Kepakisan as king (Dalem) on the island of Bali. Eventually Descendants of Kepakisan dynasty later on becoming kings of several small kingdoms in the island of Bali until nowdays.
Thus, it is discovered many ancient relics around the Bedulu village. Where the ancient relics such as sarcofagus etc are stored in Bedulu archaeological museum. While ancient sites such as caves, relief, temple can still be seen to this day.
Here are some of the sites of ancient royal relics we can visit:

• Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple)
• Yeh Pulu (The longest relief in Bali)
• Kebo Edan (Temple for Brahma sect)
• Pusering Jagat (The central temple of the island)

Bali Traditional Market

Kuta Art Market

Situated close to the Kuta Beach on Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta Art Market has a large number of shops selling a wide variety of merchandises including sarongs, clothes, shoes, jewelries, handicrafts, leather goods, and furniture. You can find some good pieces if you look carefully and have a huge bargaining power.

Sanur Art Market

Located on Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur Art Market has a more relaxed atmosphere and is less crowded than Kuta. This art market has an interesting variety of shops selling a wide range of merchandises such as sarongs, woodcarvings, and other handicrafts. It is also surrounded by lots of nice restaurants.

Kumbasari Market

Kumbasari Market is located on Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar, near the Badung River. This traditional, non-air-conditioned market offers an interesting overview of an Indonesia market. In the basement, you will find the traditional market and lots of traditional kitchen crafts made out of woven bamboo on the first floor. The second floor provides spices and dried goods as well as a wide variety of Balinese printed batik, Balinese and Javanese hand-woven textiles and various batik textiles at reasonable prices, while the household wares and clothing can be found on the third floor.

Badung Market

This 24 hours traditional market is located on Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar, across the Kumbasari Market, separated by the Badung River. This largest and oldest market in Bali provides such local needs as fruit and meat to and, meat, fish, vegetables, tropical and subtropical fruits, groceries, spices, clothes, textiles, and many more. Apart from consumables, one can also find beetle leaves which are used in Balinese Hindu prayers, as well as fabrics and household supplies. Although it is rather unclean, this tent market attracts many local shoppers and wholesalers for its completeness and competitive prices. The peak hour is in the afternoon, when the big transaction occurs.

Pasar Burung (Bird Market)

Pasar Burung (Bird Market) is located on Jl. Pramuka, Denpasar. This colorful and noisy market provides a wide range of birds and other such small animals as monkeys, squirrels, small wild cats and other unidentifiable animals from the heart of the dark jungles of Indonesia.

Batubulan Market

Batubulan Market, situated at the border of Denpasar and Gianyar, is the home of stone sculptures. You will find various kinds of style here, from traditional to modern, small to large. Traditionally, stone sculptures carved from soft volcanic rock (paras) were used to decorate temples and palaces but recently they are sold for export as well. The craftsmen practically can make anything you request from small to large sculptures.

Ubud Market

Ubud is known as the cultural center of Bali and as a land of artists. It is a place where you have the opportunity to see the real Bali. Located on Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud Market has kept much of its traditional charm, with squatting Balinese sellers haggling loudly among spices and vegetables. The market also sells handicrafts which mostly were made in the neighboring villages of Mas, Tegalalang, and more.

Sukawati Art Market

Sukawati Art Market is located on Jl. Raya Sukawati, Gianyar, across the Sukawati Traditional Market. Set in a new two-story building, the art market sells a wide variety of merchandises, ranging from statues to dance costumes, all at reasonable prices. A large variety of woven baskets can be found here along with Balinese ceremonial items made from colorful prada (gold painted cloth).

Candi Kuning Market

Located in Bedugul, Candi Kuning Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and such exotic flowers as delicate orchids and roses, creating an array of wonderful colors. Spices include nutmeg, pepper, paprika and turmeric. A wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables can be found here, as well as jeruk bali (pomelo) and durian.

Galiran Market

Galiran Market, Klungkung is known as the central market of Eastern Bali, because of its agricultural commodities from Karangasem, Bangli and Gianyar are mostly sold here. Before 1974, Klungkung traditional market was situated in the heart of Semarapura city. In accordance with the development of commercial activities, the market was moved to Galiran Village, 2 hours drive to the south. It was renovated to a three-story building, providing handicrafts, artworks, traditional fabrics and many more. The most crowded market day falls every three days on pasah (a three-day week based on Balinese calendar). In 1994, the market area was extended to 3 hectares which consists of 14 building blocks each selling different goods. Block A, B and C sell consumer products. Block D and E are specialized in agricultural products, block F for vegetables. Food and beverages and various fruits are available at block G and H. While, block J and I sell various cattle and pottery handicrafts whilst baskets and salt can be found at block K. Block L and M sell meat and sugar, and block N for cakes and plaits.

Kreneng Market

Kreneng market is located on Kamboja Street, East Denpasar, about 3 km from the city center. Daily commodities at reasonable prices can be found in this market. At night, it becomes a night bazaar where various kinds of traditional foods at reasonable prices are also available. Kreneng Market is also the terminal of mini buses. These mini buses are called ‘bemo’, public transportations which have routes around Denpasar area.

Sanglah Market

Sanglah market is located in south Denpasar area, about 2.5 km from the city center. Like other traditional markets in Denpasar, this market offers commodities for the daily needs. Although it is open the whole day, the busy activities are only in the morning around 6 am.

Satria Market

Satria market is located at the north side of Gajah Mada Street, in the corner of Nakula Street and Veteran Street. This market sells the art crafts such as wooden handicrafts, paintings, and other handicrafts on the second level; and daily commodities on ground level.

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Menjangan Island is the most beautiful, unspoiled coral reefs in Bali are located off the coast of Pulau, Menjangan (“Deer Island”) - Comprising hundreds of species of coral, these reefs extend 100 to 150 m from the shore, then drop 40 to 60 m down to the ocean floor. Menjangan and the nearby mainland are excellent places for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A 45 minute nature walk on Pulau Menjangan, which is uninhabited except for the Java Deer, affords beautiful panoramic views of the mountainous mainland. 

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Yehpulu Trekking

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Yeh Pulu Rice Paddy Trekking

Adult: US$ 39

Child: US$ 20

Yeh Pulu Rice Paddy Trekking include:

• Joined transfer from/to your hotel in air conditioned vehicle
• Professional guide
• All entrance fees
• Welcome drink
• Lunch or dinner
• Mineral water
• Cold towel

Overview

Wander through the rice fields in the ancient village of Bedulu just 10 minutes by vehicle from the famous tourist area of Ubud . You will trek through the fields and learn about the life cycle of the rice paddies- from the planting to harvesting. You will also pass many local temples, and depending on the time of year, have a chance to meet village farmers. Our Rice Paddy Trek is an informative and fun activity for travelers of all ages.

Program Details

The morning trek will start around 9.30am, and THE afternoon trek will start around 3.00pm. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel (pick up time will be arranged depending on the location of your hotel) and will take you to the ancient village of Bedulu. Upon reaching the starting point of the trek, our professional guide will welcome you with refreshing welcome drink as they he/she gives a briefing on the trekking route.

First you will visit Yeh Pulu relief, the longest relief in Bali from 11th century. Then during the 2.5 hour walk you will pass through vast rice fields and other typical village features such as cow stables, tropical tree plantations, Petanu river with traditional sand stone mine, small temple for Goddess Sri (the Rice Field Goddess), a bathing place for local people. Depending on the time of year, you will see farmers planting, harvesting or taking care of the fields. You'll see the famous traditional organization of 'subak', the hand-dug irrigation systems.

Throughout the trek, you'll get glimpses of traditional villager lifestyles as you pass by villages and meet locals. The fresh air and tranquil surroundings provide a great backdrop for this half day excursion.

Your trek ends at Goa Gajah temple, the 11th century Hindu and Buddhist heritage temple with its famous T-shaped cave 10 meters deep, holy bathing place and Buddhist temple complex. Lunch will be served afterward. After lunch you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Note: We recommend wearing sportswear and sturdy shoes. Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen are also highly recommended.

Ubud is located in attractive environment of picturesque emerald green rice fields, along the edges of deep gorgeous river in the stunning center Balinese foothill around 30 km from Denpasar town. Ubud got its name from ubad, which means medicine, due to the fact that there are many plants in this area used in making traditional medicine. Ubud surrounding, are considered the best on the island, the traditional dancing and music is of excellent quality.

The trip to Ubud is a time change: from stone dwellings of antiquity to a current center of fine arts noted for its painters. On the threshold of Ubud is the village of Peliatan with an especially active dance troupe and gamelan orchestra. These famous musicians have represented Indonesia abroad in Europe and the United States. The village puri continues the tradition of fine performing with private dance lessons for aspirants from the age of five. it's delightful to watch a Legong instructor glide through the motions of the dance trailed by four little girls, their feet weaving patterns over the courtyard and their faces set in concentration to the essential rhythm of the drum.

A quieter rhythm guides the daily life of Ubud. Each morning, farmers set their fighting cocks along the roadside to bask in' the sun. Covarrubias says they do this so the cocks will be amused watching the passerby: sturdy women suspending hemisphetes of pots to be sold at market, farmers bearing sheaves of rice, and nowadays passing automobiles. It's nice to join them and stroll through the plentiful shops that line the avenue opposite the old puri in the town's center. Ubud is excellent for shopping. Galleries display contemporary styles by old masters of thirty years experience and young boys who have developed a manner of their own-the "Young Artists" style. Many shops have studios at the back where you may watch painters at work.

For decades the serene beauty of this village has lured celebrities and artists from all over the world, some of whom stayed to build their homes here. Down the road at Campuan, the junction of two rivers that flow through Ubud, are the former residences of Waiter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet, artists who lived here during the thirties. With the support of Cokorda Gede Agung of Ubud, these two painters founded the Pitha Maha, a society which encouraged the young artists of the area, criticized them, provided them with materials and encouragement, and patronized their work. Spies' own paintings inspired the Balinese artists to abandon the rigid forms of the traditional style and adopt such European techniques as perspective. (Spies died during World War li.)

Since the turn of the century the art of North Bali had come under European influence. The modern styles of Ubud and Batuan drew their inspiration from the scenes of everyday life about them, besides from the classic stories of Old Javanese literature. Many Balinese painters associated with Pitha Maha are internationally renowned, like the late 1 Gusti Nyoman Lempad, and others remain to this day among the island's most outstanding artists: A.A. Gede S brat, lda Bagus Made Poleng, I Gusti Ketut Kobot and several others, each working in his own style. An outstanding woodcarver was 1 Tjokot from the village of Jati, 1 5 kilometers north of Ubud. Mas and Nyuhkuning are other early woodcarving centers still active.

At the present time, Dutch-born Han Snel and the American Antonio Blanco are the long resident foreign painters. They have galleries in their homes where their works may be seen. Dutch-born Arie Smith encouraged young artists to create bold, simplistic paintings from which arose the "Young Artists" style with its bright colors. The patronage of the arts continues, with friends and collectors intermittently sponsoring exhibitions abroad.

The Museum Puri Lukisan (Palace of Fine Arts), also called the Museum Ratna Wartha, was begun in 1954 and opened two years later as a permanent collection of modern Balinese art. Beautifully situated above a garden, the museum displays sculpture and paintings in chronological order, giving a clear view of the modern movements in Bali's art centers. In the early seventies two new buildings were added, one being used for exhibitions. Bonnet returned to Bali in 1 973 to help expand the permanent collection.

Ubud is the only important tourist center in Bali outside the Denpasar-Sanur-Kuta area. There are several hotels, and recently in 1975 electricity came. Many tourists like to make Ubud their home while in Bali and travel out from there. Besides the main trips, there are many roads and places near at hand that are enjoyable to visit. The terraced fields and waterfalls in nearby gorges invite one to leave transport behind and set off on foot. Any direction is fine. The best-known walk is to the monkey forest, just south of Ubud, where a troop with a fine-looking king inhabits the surviving patch of jungle. A great banyan tree straddles the nearby gorge on the path down to a delightful 13tthing place. The Pura Dalem on the edge if the forest has exceptionally fine statues of Rangda gorging herself on young children. The road south through Padangtegal leads 6rf to Pengosekan, a village of painters since the thirties. It is well known for the varied and individual style of its artists and was visited by Queen Elizabeth 11 in 1974.

Cross over the suspension bridge at Campuan, and turn left several hundred meters beyond, for the path to Penestanan, main village of the "Young Artists". On trips further a field on the back roads, a motorbike is best. From Ubud, two roads, besides the usual one via Tampaksiring, lead to Kintamani. One road goes through Payangan, famous for its lychees which grow nowhere else in Bali. The second road is surfaced as far as Tegaialang. Jati, where 1 Tjokot lived, is just off the latter road beyond Tegaialang. There are several art shops along the road. Up nearer the crater, be prepared to encounter thick volcanic sands left behind when Gunung Agung erupted in 1963. Ubud serves well both the traveler who wants to get about and those who prefer a quiet relaxing stay.Bali Great Travel - Ubud