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  • Baligrafi Ja-Ya-Nya  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script whichWreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
  • Indifference to Others  + (You must be familiar with the conflict betYou must be familiar with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Recently, it has been in the spotlight again because the two countries are indeed in a high-level crisis stage. So, invasion could happen at any time. Based on the latest international news, the war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on today (Wednesday, May 18, 2022) and has entered the 84th day. According to the latest news, Ukrainian officials say that peace negotiations between the two countries have reached a stalemate. The Guardian reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had said he believed there could be no peace deal if negotiators tried to “transfer dialogue” as the West says instead of talking about the immediate situation in Ukraine. To date, many fighters have surrendered and they have been transferred to territory already under Russian control. According to the United Nations, to date, there have been six million refugees who have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February. Ukrainian citizens who managed to take refuge in various places, one of which is Poland, have a sad story. They are willing to leave their children and wives and are willing to fight for their country. There are also residents who take their children out of Ukraine because they have to find a safer place even though half of their lives are still in the area where they live.</br></br>Apart from the problems between these two countries, as social beings we certainly hope for the best, namely peace. The refugees are foremost human beings who cannot live alone and definitely need the help of others. If people normally want a peaceful life, surely the refugees from Ukraine also want a peaceful life. The difference occurs if they evacuate to another place. We, who have a place to live, may not feel the way they do. In general, humans have hearts and a spirit of humanity. Imagine if we were in the position of the refugees. Of course we also want to be helped, right? Automatically when refugees come to our territory, it would be nice if we accept them openly. Greet them with what we have even if this is temporary. What we could provide, we should try to take the initiative to give to them. Teach them about caring, sincerity, patience and other things that support their current situation and current condition. It’s enough for simple things, such as the food they need, adequate medicine, and a basic place to live.</br></br>Any simple form of giving will certainly help Ukrainian refugees. This assistance must also be communicated with the Indonesian government, so that there will be equality and justice in shelter areas. It is necessary to include education for the refugees. This will be very beneficial for refugees and also those who receive them. Starting from the basics, such as starting to entertain them with the culture that we have. No need to go far. Just basic things. In addition, the Indonesian people also need more education about Ukrainian refugees, so the desire to help will be channeled properly. The assistance is quite simple for Ukrainian refugees, what is certain is food, a proper place to stay and good treatment for them so that in the long term, there will be a good impact on both parties.ere will be a good impact on both parties.)
  • Wirata Parwa  + ([EN] In the thirteenth year, the Pandavas [EN] In the thirteenth year, the Pandavas disguised as ordinary people and served in the kingdom of Wirata. Yudhisthira became Kangka, a legal advisor. Bhima became a cook named Balawa. From this word 'balawa' comes the word 'belawa' in the Balinese language, those who are in charge of cooking during piodalan day in a temple or when there are other ceremonies. Arjuna became a transvestite (because of being cursed by Urwasi) for a year. Nakula and Sahadewa disguised as caretakers of cows and horse keepers. Meanwhile, Drupadi became the queen’s servant.</br></br>The story in Wirata Parwa was very touching. This Parwa also tells about the murder of Kicaka, the prince of Wirata who tried to rape Drupadi.rince of Wirata who tried to rape Drupadi.)
  • Arjuna Wiwaha  + ([EN] Kakawin Arjuna Wiwaha is a modificati[EN] Kakawin Arjuna Wiwaha is a modification of the historical story in the Mahabharata, especially in Wana Parwa. This Kakawin tells about Arjuna's journey to search for magic weapons from Lord Shiva. In 1019-1042 A.D., the story of this ascetic Arjuna was translated and written in the form of ancient Javanese kakawin by Mpu Kanwa. The writing of this kakawin was done during the reign of King Airlangga.</br></br>At the beginning of this kakawin there is a story about Arjuna who did a hermitage on Mount Mahameru to get blessings from Lord Indra. Then, he was seduced by two angels. But Arjuna passed the test. As a blessing, he was given a magic weapon by Lord Indra.</br></br>There is also a story when Arjuna killed demon Niwatakawaca who controlled the demigods’ realm and disturbed the peace of the demigods.</br></br>This Kakawin, although in some parts does not correspond to its original history, is very popular among the Balinese. This kakawin is the most widely quoted and studied in schools. However, as a historical reference, this kakawin is not credible because many parts have been modified. There are many parts that do not fit the Mahabharata story according to the original as written by Maharsi Wyasa. Therefore, this kakawin is classified as a literary work, not a historical epoch.s a literary work, not a historical epoch.)
  • Bharatayuddha  + ([EN] Kakawin Bharatayuddha tells about 18-[EN] Kakawin Bharatayuddha tells about 18-day war on the battlefield of Kuruksetra. This Kakawin was composed by Mpu Panuluh during the Jayabhaya period of Panjalu (1135-1157 A.D.). In the manggala (opening) section of kakawin, there is a verse of honor for King Jayabhaya.</br></br>The description in Kakawin Bharatayuddha is almost similar to the description of war in the Mahabharata written directly by Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa 5,000 years ago. Presumably, this Kakawin is a kind of direct adaptation of the original Sanskrit text. The story in Kakawin Bharatayuddha begins with the arrival of Sri Krishna as an ambassador of peace for Pandavas. Sri Krishna did not want to eat at the Kaurava’s house, but He ate at Widura’s house.</br></br>Then war broke out between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. In the Mahabharata, the description of war begins in the Bhisma Parwa section. This Kakawin Bharatayuddha is a shortened version of Bhisma Parwa, Drona Parwa, Karna Parwa, Salya Parwa to Swargarohana Parwa. It is said that the war in Kuruksetra took place in December. At the beginning of the war it was told that Arjuna felt sorry for having to fight with his own relatives. But Sri Krishna convinced him to fight because it was a battle between right and evil. This philosophical and religious dialog is known as Bhagavad-gita. Unfortunately, Kakawin Bharatayuddha does not contain this most important teaching and is more focused on warfare. This is understandable because Kakawin Bharatayuddha is a pujasastra (praise literary work) for King Jayabhaya. In fact, the essence of the teachings in Bharatayuddha is actually Bhagawad-gita.</br></br>At the end of this story there is the story of revenge by Asvatthama (in the Sauptika Parwa section), but this kakawin does not tell about the destruction of the city of Dwaraka. Another interesting plot is the story of the revival of Pariksit who died in the womb. This story is also written in Hariwangsa and Bhagawata Purana.ritten in Hariwangsa and Bhagawata Purana.)
  • Nitisastra  + ([EN] Kakawin Nitisastra is thought to have[EN] Kakawin Nitisastra is thought to have been written by Dang Hyang Nirartha, although the real author was never known. However, Nitisastra is actually a written work originating from Canakya Nitisastra in Sanskrit, written by Canakya Pandit during the reign of King Asoka in Magada, India.</br></br>Kakawin Nitisastra contains proper manners to be human, characteristics of a pious and impious person, the obligations of a student, a person who is married, and an obligation for priests. There are also many metaphors and parables about good and bad behavior, foods that are appropriate to eat and those that are not, and how to serve the four teachers.</br></br>A copy of the palm-leaf manuscripts of Kakawin Nitisastra is still preserved in Gedong Kirtya, Singaraja. In 1978, this manuscript was copied into Latin script by Hindu Religion teachers from PGAH Singaraja. Then, there is also a newer copy in the Balinese script from the Bali Provincial Culture Office, completed with meanings in alus singgih Balinese.</br></br>What caused Kakawin Nitisastra to be said to have been written by Dang Hyang Nirartha was because this kakawin was found together with Kakawin Nirartha Prakreta. The contents of the two kakawin do not differ much. Many writers suspect that this kakawin was written when Dang Hyang Nirartha lived in Gelgel. when Dang Hyang Nirartha lived in Gelgel.)
  • Sutasoma  + ([EN] Kakawin Sutasoma was written by Mpu T[EN] Kakawin Sutasoma was written by Mpu Tantular, and in this Kakawin there is the phrase "bhinneka tunggal ika" (unity in diversity) which became the official slogan of the Republic of Indonesia.</br></br>Kakawin Sutasoma is a literary work that tells Sutasoma’s journey (which is another name for Gautama Buddha himself) in teaching righteousness. This Kakawin seems to have a common plot with Aryasura’s Sutasoma in Pali language.</br></br>In Buddhism, the story of Sutasoma is very famous. This story is carved into the relief of Borobudur Temple, Central Java.</br></br>It is said that Sutasoma was born to a Kuru aristocratic family in Hastinapur. Sutasoma eventually attained spiritual enlightenment. One interesting plot in this story is the event when Sutasoma awakened Kalmasapada, a descendant of the king who behaved like a lion, to finally follow the path of virtue.</br></br>In his journey of spreading dharma, Sutasoma also met with Porisada, who likes to eat human flesh. Porisada finally realized and pursued the path of virtue.</br></br>Kakawin Sutasoma underwent various modifications that were adapted to the conditions at the time of its preparation. Mpu Tantular emphasizes in this kakawin that Shivaistic cult (which worships Shiva as the highest, - one of the religious paths in Hinduism) is actually not different from Buddhism. It seems that, due to the influence of Indochina culture, Shiva Buddha cult emerged in the Archipelago. This philosophy is not found in India, the country of their origin.und in India, the country of their origin.)
  • Banawa Sekar  + ([EN] One of the shortest kakawins is Banaw[EN] One of the shortest kakawins is Banawa Sekar, which is commonly called Banawa Sekar Tanakung because it was written by Mpu Tanakung in 1351 AD. Banawa Sekar means "boat of flowers". This Kakawin was written by Mpu Tanakung (not his real name) when King Hayam Wuruk committed a great holy sacrifice (Sraddha) addressed to his late grandmother, Dyah Rajapatni Gayatri, at Majapahit palace square.</br></br>There are only 12 stanzas in this kakawin, divided into three chapters. The first chapter describes the magnificence of the sraddha ceremony performed by Raja Hayam Wuruk. Many priests, royal families, nobles and all Majapahit officials were present to offer prayers and respect for the deity of Rajapatni Gayatri which was seated on a white throne.</br></br>The second chapter describes various offerings from many descendants of the Majapahit aristocracy. There are offerings in the form of poetry, dances and so on. The last offering was a flower boat by King Hayam Wuruk. He offered a boat made from a variety of colorful flowers. There are gadung flowers, lotus, kayu mas, sanggalangit, jasmine, magnolia and so on. The boat was very beautiful.</br></br>The final chapter expresses regret of the poet for not being able to explain the grandeur of the ceremony as the king expected. He hoped that the kakawin would be received by the king and make him happy before the kakawin was later copied in the form of palm-leaf manuscript.</br></br>Zoetmulder (1983) transliterated this kakawin into Latin script and translated it into Dutch and Indonesian.d translated it into Dutch and Indonesian.)
  • Sabha Parwa  + ([EN] Sabha Parwa is the second of the eigh[EN] Sabha Parwa is the second of the eighteen Parwas (great chapters) of Mahabharata. Narration in Sabha Parwa begins with the invitation of the five Pandavas to Hastinapur to play dice. Hastinapur is located about 45 minutes from Delhi, so the distance is not too far. Keep in mind that all events in the Mahabharata are real. However, when the Mahabharata entered into various cultures in the world, this historical record was rewritten in the form of poetry, folktales and songs. In Indonesia itself, the Mahabharata was much changed its story to suit the interests at that time. This causes kakawin tobe unreliable as a source of history, but a literary work.</br></br>Mahabharata was written by Maharsi Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, the greatest and most respected sage by all Hindus.</br></br>In Sabha Parwa, the saddest story is when Drupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, was dragged into the courtroom because her husbands lost bets. When Drupadi was almost stripped naked by Dussasana, Sri Krishna, who was Lord Vishnu himself, protected her by giving a very long string of saris to cover her body.</br></br>Sabha Parwa is historical evidence that God is always present for anyone who surrenders to Him and becomes His faithful devotees. to Him and becomes His faithful devotees.)
  • Adi Parwa  + ([EN] The battle between Pandava and the Ka[EN] The battle between Pandava and the Kauravas took place some 5,000 years ago in India and was recorded by Rsi Wedawyasa as the Epic of the Mahabharata. There are 100,000 verses in this book which are divided into 18 Parwas (big chapters). Each Parwa has a section called Kanda.</br></br>Adi Parwa is the first part of the Mahabharata which tells about the ancestral lineage of the Pandavas and Kauravas. It was stated that they were descendants of the Lunar Dynasty. In ancient times, humanity was ruled by the great kings of two dynasties, namely the Sun and the Moon. The two dynasties began from Lord Surya (the sun-god) and Lord Candra (the moon-god), so the quality of the kings of their descendants far exceeded those of ordinary humans.</br></br>Adi Parwa mainly tells about the creation of the universe in four stages, the appearance of the divine incarnations (avataras) of God in the previous eras, the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas and the birth of Maharsi Krishna Dwaipayana Wyasa who is the incarnation of God and the most respected sage for the Hindus around the world. The most important part of Adi Parwa is the story of the appearance of Sri Krishna, God Almighty, into this mortal world to speak the Bhagavad-gita which is considered one of the most important Vedic scriptures for Hindus.</br></br>At the time of Dharmawangsa reign in the Panjalu kingdom, Adi Parwa was translated into ancient Javanese together with other parwas by the Javanese poets at that time. Some names of places in Sanskrit are distorted during translations. Because of this massive literacy project in Dharmawangsa era, many names of places in the Mahabharata were used as names of places in Java until now.used as names of places in Java until now.)
  • Farmers Rise during a Pandemic  + (approximately 1 year running the world is approximately 1 year running the world is experiencing problems such as covid 19. Discussing the rise of farmers during the pandemic. Many feel that they are short of money, looking for their daily needs. After a long time it feels difficult and heavy if they go through this. The ceremony that should be carried out, and the activities of the farming community that cannot be separated. When the community has awakened this agricultural business, there is still covid 19, so they have given vaccines determined by the government. And also implemented health care, washing hands and maintaining distance. The farming community never complains to make a living until they continue the spirit of the farmer's struggle, even though the journey is still from zero. At the time of this economic sale is like selling rice, flowers that have been harvested. if it is felt at a very cheap price even though you have struggled for results as long as farmers, don't act like we have to be enthusiastic, keep rising farmers. Hopefully it will be useful for anything, enthusiasm for harvests, farmers, keep rising, even though there is still this pandemic, even though there is still this pandemic)
  • Developing Bali as a Tourist Destination  + (developing Bali as a tourist destination developing Bali as a tourist destination</br></br>Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In order to make Bali the most popular tourist destination, it is necessary to take care of the sustainability of the land, improve the quality of infrastructure and public services, and improve the culture and art of Bali.</br></br>Efforts should be made to preserve the natural environment in order to limit the number of visitors, reduce plastic waste, and promote tourism based on local knowledge. Therefore, improving the quality of infrastructure and public services such as roads, clean water, sanitation, and electricity are necessary to ensure that tourists feel comfortable and safe while visiting Bali.</br></br>The culture and art of Bali has become a tourist attraction in Matiosan from Tiosan's tourist destination. The government and the Balinese people are planning to organize cultural and artistic events such as traditional ceremonies, Balinese dances, traditional music, and Balinese fine arts. In order to make Bali the most popular tourist destination, it is necessary to pay attention to the well-being of local customs and to preserve their rights. The government and the tourism businessmen are willing to work and promote local customs and produce local products so that they can improve their economic well-being.</br></br>During this time, Bali has become a sustainable tourism destination that promotes natural beauty, culture, and well-being. It's time to be loud, it's the best place to visit Bali, and the local people are silent on the other side.local people are silent on the other side.)
  • Burung Camar dan Kokokan  + (ince 2009, almost 2500 of Clean Bali Serieince 2009, almost 2500 of Clean Bali Series book 2 (trilingual) have been distributed free of charge to local schools mostly around the villages and towns in Bali.</br></br>Trilingual: English, Balinese, Indonesian.</br>Clean Bali Series team members, Author Maggie Dunkle and artist Margiyono have created the second in the series of three environmental children’s books.</br></br>This hardback three language picture-story book (Seagull and Heron) picks up where the first book left off with Seagull continuing inland from the beach and befriending Heron and Kingfisher along the way. The trio discover a whole new set of environmental problems faced by the children and animals in the cities and surrounding countryside. Readers are also introduced to the local “Pemulung” or scrap collectors in an attempt to explain their very simple and essential role in the process of scrap collecting and recycling on the island.ap collecting and recycling on the island.)
  • Kuta Beach  + (kuta beach is a very beautiful beach. on kkuta beach is a very beautiful beach. on kuta beach we can see the sunset, and the environment there is very clean. therefore we as young people must maintain the cleanliness of kuta beach so that it is maintained. even we are. let's protect the environment in Bali so that it remains sustainable.nt in Bali so that it remains sustainable.)
  • violate traffic signs  + (on Monday when I came home from school, I saw that there were many who violated red lights, I hope the government will tighten the rules so that accidents don't happen)
  • Going to Kuta Beach  + (on thursday the 4th of may, my boyfriend aon thursday the 4th of may, my boyfriend and i went to kuta beach. we arrived there at 5.30 pm and the atmosphere there was very good. the sun that was covered by a little cloud became The scenery is beautiful, the wind blows gently as if to make us more comfortable to linger there. After taking pictures, we immediately returned to the house. What a wonderful experience one time We will do it againul experience one time We will do it again)
  • Tips and how to study effectively at home during the pandemic  + (so my video tells about tips and effective ways to study at home which consists of three ways, namely choosing the right time, determining a place, and looking for a good network.)
  • Pale Dark of World Life  + (t's been about a year since the world has t's been about a year since the world has experienced this kind of problem. Discussed the problem of covid-19 which caused people to lose their jobs, limited activities, and could not do activities with many people. So far no one has been able to answer this. If you feel you are slowly running out of wealth that has been obtained and collected from the past, which is now running out in the pandemic era. So far it can't be explained. If you trade, it will definitely be difficult to persuade buyers. If you are looking for a job, no one will accept it. Over time it feels difficult and heavy if you go through this. Ceremonies that should be carried out, and community activities that cannot be separated. But the costs that are difficult to know come from. Until now, hopefully, because of the expectations of all the people. Bali tourism can be implemented, because the vaccination program has been implemented smoothly. Hopefully it will create a sense of enthusiasm to get through the dark path of this world's life.hrough the dark path of this world's life.)
  • Partisipasi Untuk Meningkatkan Pariwisata Bali.  + (the steps that must be taken now and in ththe steps that must be taken now and in the future regarding what needs to be done to revive tourism in Bali during the pandemic. That is the mandatory vaccination, which is one of the efforts to support the recovery of tourism in Bali, build spirit and commitment with all Bali tourism stakeholders in reviving the tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic by seriously implementing disciplined health protocols to restore world trust. not only that, it is hoped that for the government to restore tourism in Bali, it will take several stages, as I know and I have read first by increasing the domestic market. The second is opening the essential business travel, in order to open international flights because it is felt that Bali is ready to accept international arrivals.is ready to accept international arrivals.)
  • Rajawali dan Anak-anak  + (tri-lingual: English, Balinese, Indonesiantri-lingual: English, Balinese, Indonesian. </br>In the last, and third book in the series, Author Maggie Dunkle and artist Margiyono take its readers high up to the volcanic mountains of Bali, where the Rajawali, a Crested Eagle, can be seen soaring in the clouds. The great bird, who is most intimate with the island’s problems, calls the local children to attend a conference of the birds to find a solution. The children soon realize that it falls upon them to make the changes for a more sustainable future.the changes for a more sustainable future.)
  • Literature jalanan rusak yang buat susah  + (when I came home from school I passed the when I came home from school I passed the South Nangka road, the road there was quite damaged which made it a little difficult for me to pass it when I was in a hurry. I hope the governor of Bali repairs the damaged road so that motorists feel safe when passing through it. I mean the holes on the side of the road need more so that they can help the flow of water when a flood occurs so that it doesn't make it too difficult for motorists when driving, especially at night. make a sign to dispose of trash in its place on the side of the road so that pedestrians/riders can see the sign. and I think it gives a slightly colored street direction sign so that at night it can be seen by motorists passing through itan be seen by motorists passing through it)
  • broken boards and beach  + (when I passed the South Nangka road, the rwhen I passed the South Nangka road, the road there was very damaged and it was difficult for motorcycles and cars to pass when they were in a hurry. I hope Mr. Governor of Bali will immediately repair the road. when I was on vacation at the beach I found a lot of trash on the coast, and from that I hope that residents throw garbage in its place.that residents throw garbage in its place.)
  • Wayan Sila  + (“The very first night I slept over at my n“The very first night I slept over at my new studio an owl flew into the garden. It wasn’t a coincidence that I noticed it perched in a tree,” says Balinese artist Wayan Sila. “This was a</br>special experience and powerful omen. A gift from the Gods to me.”</br></br>The owl is much revered by indigenous cultures and in folklore around the world as a</br>guardian spirit, as well as a wise creature capable of extraordinary sight. Balinese</br>mythology reveals that if an owl visits a family compound while a female member is</br>pregnant this is indeed a positive sign. Burung Hantu literally translates from bahasa</br>Indonesia into the English language as ghost bird; or the owl, the mysterious bird of the</br>night.</br>“I have a unique connection with owls. It is a potent image that resonates with my heart. I</br>was intuitively led to draw the owl and then I began to include it in my works. It has now</br>manifested into a personal symbolic image, equivalent to the Barong. The owl also</br>encourages me to reflect on the joy that I derive from my family life,” says Wayan.</br>Born in Ubud, 1970, Wayan Silawasinspired by his grandfather, well known local artist</br>Wayan Barwa. From an early age he regularly visited Barwa’sstudio and gallery,</br>surrounded by the paintings of his Balinese heritage, this was the perfect scenario for a</br>child to learn to draw and paint.</br>Wayan soon became adept in the “Ubud Style” of modern traditional Balinese painting. In</br>the evolution of Balinese painting during the last century, from its origins of the Classical</br>Kamasan style that concerned teachings from the Hindu Epics, each village then began to</br>create their own distinctive style.</br>The Ubud style moved away from the religious and began to be characterized by</br>narratives that involve daily village life and depictions of rural and environmental</br>landscapes. The artists from Ubud were quick to adopt western influences in the 1930’s,</br>depth of field, shades of color, localized narratives and the development of the human</br>figure. The Kamasan style was originally a collective work and never signed by an</br>individual. The new personalized and expressive form of Balinese painting has its roots</br>firmly entrenched here in Ubud.</br></br>Wayan’s canvases are beautifully composed and resound with an overwhelming sense of</br>balance and harmony. His highly detailed works are first sketched in pencil then outlined</br>in black Chinese ink, finally they are rendered in acrylic paint with a fine kaus bamboo, a</br>small piece of bamboo crafted with a tiny point to apply the medium. A large canvas, 100 x</br>80 cms, may take up to six months to complete. “In 1997 I was inspired to include owls in my compositions after seeing a wonderful sketch by a Japanese child.”</br></br>Wayan’s relationship with the burung hantu then activated an endearing association with</br>the people of Japan, to whom the owl is symbolic of happiness. He first visited Japan in</br>2002 and his premiere solo exhibition there was in 1998. Every year since then Wayan has </br>enjoyed the privilege of exhibiting work in galleries, department stores, even in the</br>Indonesian Consulate in Tokyo. He has held over 15 solo exhibitions in Japan, and</br>numerous other exhibitions in Bali, Jakarta, Spain and also at the prestigious Agung Rai</br>Museum of Art in Ubud.</br></br>“It’s an honor for me to be invited on intercultural exchange programs teaching young</br>Japanese students traditional Balinese painting techniques. I do this each year when I visit</br>Japan.” Wayan has since developed a healthy market for his works there and continues to</br>ell to the Japanese tourists who often visit his Ubud studio/gallery.</br></br>Wayan Sila, acrylic on Canvas, 2012,</br>45x 60cm.</br>Wayan Sila</br>Garden + Bale studio of Wayan Sila.</br>Wayan Sila. 2012, chinese ink +</br>acrylic on canvas, 60x80cm.</br>Wayan’s cooperative works with Japanese poet Yoko Jatiasih have been the focus of two books. They initially</br>collaborated in 1998 to create music and poetry for his paintings. In 2004 their first book “Kata Kata” Echoes From The</br>Woods, and then in 2010 “Pelan Pelan” were published.</br>Browsing through these books, the creative synergy between the two is easy to recognize. Yoko’s short poems, no more</br>than 6 lines, resonate with an uncomplicated intelligence. Upon the opposing page to the text are Wayan’s</br>complimentary images created especially to accompany each poem.</br>As you contemplate the words essence, as well as study Wayan’s images, the mysterious bird of the nights’full round</br>eyes are firmly transfixed upon you. The fusion of words along with the images perplex the imagination, and then defy</br>you to believe their medium is the owl’s silent and alluring gaze.</br>In 2011 Wayan relocated to his new studio gallery in Jalan Bisma in Ubud. Journey 400 meters along Jalan Bisma until the</br>roadside urban development gives way to the effervescence of the padis. Down on the right hand side nestled in the</br>sawah you will find his small abode. Look for the sign on the road then follow the narrow path that divides the green</br>swaying fields to his studio/gallery encircled by the bamboo fence.</br>Wayan has created a personal space that reflects the elements that enrich and sustain him. Situated in the middle of the</br>yard he has built a bamboo bale which functions as his studio, yet also as a place of quiet retreat. The surrounding</br>garden is abundant with organic vegetables, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, ornamental shrubs and flowers. Indeed, Wayan</br>has created his special own oasis.</br>As you enter his two Bali dogs are quick to offer enthusiastic toothy greetings. The verdant vegetation is soothing and</br>inviting. I discover two rabbits, four exotic birds and frogs and snakes frequent visitors, so Wayan tells me. Stone</br>carvings covered with brilliant green moss hide among the foliage, shrines and small Hindu temples are adorned with</br>offerings and the sweet sent of burning incense seduces the senses. An outhouse serves as a simple kitchen and two </br>rooms contain Wayan’s gallery painting collection and books for sale.</br>When we observe Wayan’s paintings we enter into a beautiful and extraordinarily tranquil world. His owls’ peer out</br>from within forests and lush scenes, their big eyes possess a magnetic pull and communicate a language that is</br>deciphered in our hearts. Wayan Sila is a painter of immense sensitivity and his works are vehicles of healing qualities and love.re vehicles of healing qualities and love.)
  • I Nyoman Popo Priyatna Danes  + (“What the modern architecture is still try“What the modern architecture is still trying to achieve today has been implemented in the traditional Balinese architecture for centuries now, where the concepts of energy conservation and environmental preservation are amongst the fundamental elements in every design.” – Popo Danes</br></br>From private homes and restaurants to starred hotels and luxury resorts, the renowned Balinese architect Nyoman Popo Danes is known for his exemplary designs that showcase a distinct flair of being in harmony with the local culture and nature. This green-conscientious architect always integrates eco-friendly aspects of Bali’s traditional architecture into his designs.</br></br>“While some architects are very focused on making their buildings look stunning from the outside, my main concern has always been the functionality of each aspect of the building. I always make sure that my designs are in harmony with their natural surroundings; that each room has a function; that a strong connection between the architecture, landscape, and interior is established. I don’t care if my architecture is not photogenic, as long as it serves its function well.”</br></br>As an international destination, Bali attracts people from all corners of the world with its uniqueness. Therefore, Popo believes that every building on the island needs to be able to help these people feel that they are in Bali. “When you travel, you want to be immersed in the local atmosphere. In Bali, a building should exude the feeling of locality so when you enter it, you know you’re not in Jakarta, Hong Kong, or anywhere else.”</br></br>The works of the two-time ASEAN Energy Award winner (in the category of Best Practice in Tropical Architecture) are known as some of the most striking in design, functionality, and environmental consciousness. Air conditioners take up the biggest energy consumption in a building, and Popo’s eco-friendly creations have the ability to ‘communicate’ with nature to lessen energy consumption through the overuse of air conditioners.</br></br>“I create buildings that have open pavilions (just like in typical Balinese buildings) to allow breeze to blow in, and I don’t put too many glass windows. Then again, air circulation or heat is not the only reason why air conditioners are overused. People also tend to turn their air conditioners on to escape from the noise pollution outside their buildings. When all windows and doors are shut, it’s quiet inside. This is where nature steps in. Towering trees can be a great noise filter, and they also serve as a fresh, cool air provider.”</br></br>From Indonesia to India and China to the Philippines, most of Popo’s architecture projects involve challenging landscapes. “It’s never easy. A lot of projects i’ve been doing so far (especially for luxury resorts) involve slanted soil, hilly surfaces and everything else not flat. Of course I can always take the easy job; for example in Bali, I get so many offers to design a building on a flat surface. The thing is, in order for me to build it, I have to get rid of a rice field. I will never build anything on a rice field. Rice field is a symbol of prosperity for the Balinese, and is home to the goddess of prosperity, Dewi Sri.”e to the goddess of prosperity, Dewi Sri.”)
  • Literature BASAbali wiki dapat mendorong andan untuk berpartisipasi dalam isu-isu sipil?  + (• In my opinion, the BasaBali Wiki platfor• In my opinion, the BasaBali Wiki platform has a very positive impact on society in paying attention to civil issues in the environment. This platform is already widely known by people. This platform can also be accessed in 80 countries and this can provide opportunities for me and the community to participate in civic issues. </br></br>In my opinion, the way to increase community participation in promoting civic issues through the BasaBali Wiki platform is to conduct seminars or outreach to villages so that this platform is widely known by the public. Many parents cannot use technology and also many teenagers today do not want to find out what innovations exist today. By giving seminars or outreach to villages, it is hoped that this platform will be known by many people so that it will have a positive impact on encouraging participation in civic issues. </br></br>I hope that in the future the BASAbali wiki will always be consistent in providing better and more extraordinary works, using the Balinese language, and continuing to cultivate the Balinese language in this era of globalization.ese language in this era of globalization.)
  • Bunga apa ane paling melah?  + (Father comes home with a story for Nam. Father said, he found the most beautiful flower in the world. What is the most beautiful flower? Let's help Nam find him!)
  • Menang Magandong  + ("Congratulations to brother Cenk Never Cle"Congratulations to brother Cenk Never Cleans for becoming a champion in the National Ceki Card tournament, from Mr. Blong with a Bald Head". Have you ever seen congratulatory billboards like this? Officials scrambled to post congratulations to the athletes who made it to the championships. The photo of the official is very large, almost filling half of the billboard, the photo of the athlete who won is very small and blurry. If I may ask ladies and gentlemen of the officials, don't make billboards like this anymore. Just spending the budget. If you really mean to congratulate, don't post a personal photo. It is enough to display a photo of the winning athlete. Father, Mother did not participate in the competition. Why are you so brave to be carried?ition. Why are you so brave to be carried?)
  • Made Janur Yasa  + ("In the year and a half the pandemic has p"In the year and a half the pandemic has persisted, Bali’s almost decimated tourist economy has had had far-reaching financial and social effects on the resident population. It is, however, during times of difficulty when good souls shine bright. The silver lining of the pandemic has been witnessing the wholehearted efforts of individuals and organisations who have stepped up to support and help the, often newly, vulnerable communities, even when faced with their own difficulties.</br></br>From food donations to education programs, the list of goodwill initiatives on the island has been heartwarming to say the least; in reality many would have suffered gravely without such community efforts.</br></br>One creative initiative changed the dynamic. Made Janur Yasa is a restaurateur, a partner in the unique vegan restaurant Moksa in Ubud. In May 2020, as Bali was in the depths of the pandemic lull, Janur began a program called Plastic for Rice, a barter system that encouraged locals to trade in collected plastic for rice. In an interview with NOW! Bali when the program started, he says that he remembered how villagers used to barter in the early days, rice for sea salt, farm to sea. He said that this gave people spirit, making sure that people don’t get used to receiving without working.</br></br>Through this plastic for rice system, Janur provided a double solution: cleaning littered plastic in the environment; as well as providing much-needed sustenance to those in need, especially in rural areas.</br></br>The program started in Banjar Jangkahan and Banjar Penulisan, Batuaji Village, Tabanan, the regency where Janur comes from. It was set up as prototype, a system to be replicated in other villages… and it was.</br></br>Three months later, Plastic for Rice became Plastic Exchange. In that time, as reported in August 2020, the movement had spread to 44 banjars and 1,345 households.</br></br>But beyond that it had evolved beyond a simple ‘system’, and became a movement. It was adopted by other charitable organisations as a solution to provide food fairly in rural communities; it became a vehicle for environmental education, to teach the effects of plastic but also the value of waste. It has allowed people to feel empowered, useful, independent. It has seen new leaders being born.</br></br>Today, Plastic Exchange is found in over 200 villages across Bali, has collected 50.000+ kg of plastic and distributed 55.000+ kg of rice."astic and distributed 55.000+ kg of rice.")
  • Louis Nagelkerke  + ("Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lo"Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lots of beauty to offer. Louis Nagelkerke is not only fascinated by the beauty of the people, but also by all the wonderful things religion has brought the country, such as temples and buddha statues. During his many journeys through Indonesia, Louis noticed that it is a very rich country in many ways. Louis believes that this has a lot to do with the fact that the Indonesian people are proud of their country. When Louis travels through Bali to take pictures for his paintings, the local people enjoy that. Meanwhile, it is not special for them. They live with all that beauty, their rich culture, and traditions every day. They are used to it. When Louis paints Balinese people, he tries to show them how beautiful and rich their culture is, how beautiful they are themselves. For Louis personal[ly], it is important that he, while photographing and painting the people, can make a part of their personality his own. It is a search for beauty, mysticism, culture, folklore, very much related to daily life; the folklore our modern western society lost over the years.</br></br>Born February 3, 1949, in Eindhoven</br>Education in ceramics, window dressing, drawings, and paintings</br>Well known since the '80s through many exact portraits</br></br>His paintings are unique through the expression of mysticism and sphere. His inspirations Louis Nagelkerke finds almost through his vivid relation to the eastern culture and people. Musicians and dancers, especially from the wonderful island Bali. Besides that, his paintings are also influenced through the theatre.</br>Louis is an outstanding artist and always open-minded to new ideas.rtist and always open-minded to new ideas.)
  • Jadikan perbedaan sebagai suatu keunikan dalam berbangsa  + ("Make difference as a uniqueness in the na"Make difference as a uniqueness in the nation and state so that it looks beautiful with a variety of colors, and do not make a difference as a place to be arrogant with a sense of always being right in thinking and acting because it is differences that cause divisions that make the nation and state weak. Let us strengthen brotherhood by means of do not distinguish each other, be it from culture or culture, still be a virtuous human being. Independent!ll be a virtuous human being. Independent!)
  • Marko Randelovic  + ("Marko Randelovic is an award winning film"Marko Randelovic is an award winning filmmaker and photographer from West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and is of mixed British and Serbian heritage.</br></br>Marko travels and works nomadically, often collaborating with charities and organisations to tell interesting cultural stories through the eyes of local people.</br></br>He tries to provide an insight into the inspiring lives of people from across the world, the problems they face and how they strive to overcome such challenges." they strive to overcome such challenges.")
  • SARANATAMANTRA tabik pakulun  + ("Meanings are full of meaning. In the Scri"Meanings are full of meaning. In the Script Seed Symbol, it arranges the core of the Mantra That Animates the World"</br>Every means of the ceremony is always full of meaning. Like a light that illuminates life for a cultured human being who leads him to be in harmony with the universe.</br>Life is inseparable from two different things but in pairs (Rwa Bhineda) which is symbolized by Arak - Berem who was born through two different journeys</br>"Purification" and "Purification". And when it's called Mantra Script, not everyone has the authority to say it.</br>That's why Mantra comes through a means called the way of managing mantras. Casts a Mantra even if it's not</br>be spoken.</br>I am the "Dwi Script" who cannot be guessed just by looking at the spectrum of colors captured by the retina. When my fusion occurs, indeed no human can measure the depth and even the situation. measure the depth and even the situation.)
  • Spirit of Legong  + ("My memories of the Legong dance.. growing"My memories of the Legong dance.. growing up I see a lot of paintings of a dancer in costume. I tried to create a photograph of the dance that is like a painting.. but still has the spirit and movement of the dance.." ~Nyoman ‘Butur’ Suantara</br></br>Excerpt from article "Legong Rhapsody, a Dance Through Time" by Dewi Dian Reich.</br></br>We have a series of works by ManButur Suantara that singularly looks at one particular dance. The Legong Dance of Bali, 'Tari Legong Bali'. Balinese culture is full of beauty in so many respects. Wherever you turn you will find something rich and sumptuous in colour and also mystery. Its rituals and ceremony are profoundly deep. It draws the attention of the world. This is not the first time the dances of Bali is the object of art. Images depicting our culture is saturating mainstream media due to its power of influence towards a profitable industry. Tourism. </br></br>On the positive side this means the beauty of Balinese culture is recognised by many. I mention this because I wish to draw attention to something that might be overlooked. There is something really special to reflect on here that would be remiss not to point out. Purely for our artistic discussion. As a series in photography there are interesting aspects that we can learn from.</br></br>Read full article in image reference link.Read full article in image reference link.)
  • BALI DAKI NAPI BALI MEWALI?  + ("OM SWASTYASTU" "OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SID"OM SWASTYASTU"</br>"OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SIDHAM"</br>"OM ANO BADRAH KRATAWO YANTU WISWATAH"</br>I would like to express my thanks to the presenter, for the time given to me, the honorable ladies and gentlemen of the jury and prospective members of the Bali Province DPD, as well as my fellow participants, whom I am proud of. Before that, let us pray to the presence of Almighty God. Thanks to Him, we can gather here with happiness at the Bali Public Participation Wikithon with orations, which carries the theme, Election 2024: what are the most urgent problems to be addressed by Bali's prospective leaders ? Hopefully events like this can be held frequently to develop a threatening Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, as we know, Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples with its very beautiful environment, which is often visited by foreign tourists, because Bali is one of the focuses of tourism in Indonesia. This is what drives many foreign tourists to come to Bali. Even though Bali is a tourist destination, this is not the main topic of discussion, but there are problems that have a significant impact on Bali. As we know, this so-called era of destruction, if we talk about the problems in Bali, will cause Bali to collapse. Unfortunately, the problems in Bali have not received treatment that is useful for the island of Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, if you look at life now it is certainly different from previous life, especially with the problems, the most important problem is related to the environment and land of the island of Bali which has been built up and used as a tourist attraction, this is what will make the island of Bali In terms of land and environment, it will become increasingly narrow, if all the land and environment in Bali is made into a tourist attraction, where will we (humans), animals and others live and live our daily lives? Talking about the land environment that has been converted into a tourist spot, of course there are many daily activities carried out to produce plastic waste for society, this is what will become Bali's next problem. The existence of rubbish in Bali is very sad and gets very little attention, this is what creates big dangers, for example: floods, dengue fever and others. Moreover, as has recently been reported, the rubbish bins or Suwung landfills in Bali are very full and cause fires, giving rise to smoke pollution which causes disease. Are we all willing to live and do activities in dirty places? Of course, many of you are reluctant to live in a dirty place. </br></br>Happy attendees, if I conclude it is related to the problems in Bali, so that Balinese leaders can provide solutions related to problems: the transfer of land or the environment to become tourist attractions and the rampant waste which has not received special attention from the government. Based on these problems, if we don't work together from now on as the front guard, it is certain that the island of Bali will gradually collapse. The island of Bali, which has been nicknamed a thousand temples, will lose its sanctity. Based on these problems, my hope is that the elected leader of Bali 2024 will be able to find a solution so that the Balinese people can implement the noble values that exist in Bali, namely TRI HITA KARANA, because these problems are related. with the TRI HITA KARANA value, so that Bali can return to the way it was before.</br></br>Happy guests, that is the speech I can deliver, I hope you all are aware of the current condition of Bali.re aware of the current condition of Bali.)
  • "Urati ring Luu Plastik Mangda Palemahan Asri"  + ("Om swastiastu" To the presenter, thank y"Om swastiastu"</br></br>To the presenter, thank you for the time given to me. The judges whom I respect, the audience whom I am proud of and the participants in the Balinese oration competition whom I love, there is the title of my work "Caring about Plastic Waste for a Clean Environment". I thank God Almighty or Ida Sanghyang Widhi Wasa for being able to gather in good health today.</br></br>Earth there are currently many problems with plastic waste which can cause great harm to the earth. Ladies and gentlemen, plastic waste is a big danger if we don't pay attention to the surrounding environment and can cause disaster in the future.</br></br>Then who will remember? Not just ourselves, all of us, both students, teenagers and parents, everyone living on earth, including Bali, which is famous for its natural beauty, should care about the existence of plastic waste. This is a behavior that includes teenagers as the main actors.</br></br>Remember, the job of teenagers is not only to decorate and take selfies in beautiful places, but no one pays attention to the rubbish in front of them, which causes disasters such as landslides, floods, pollution and others.</br></br>So that we are not exposed to danger, we should throw rubbish in the trash, we should not throw rubbish in the surrounding environment such as rivers, roads, sewers, etc. Come on, let's not throw rubbish carelessly so that the surrounding environment remains beautiful and sustainable! We should work together with the government and all communities to create a clean environment free from plastic waste.</br></br>"Om Santhi,Santhi,Santhi Om"astic waste. "Om Santhi,Santhi,Santhi Om")
  • Anais Nin  + ("One of the first female writers of erotic"One of the first female writers of erotica, Anaïs Nin is perhaps most famous for her soul-penetrating diaries, her bohemian love affair with writer Henry Miller and an incestuous relationship with her father at the advice of her psychologist. She was also heavily involved in the psychoanalyst scene, and was interested in integrating and harmonising the self through the process of writing. Therefore it is no surprise that she idealised the idyllic island of Bali—a quiet refuge in which man lived in harmony with his universe....</br></br>In 1955, Anaïs first took LSD under the guidance of Aldous Huxley and wrote a beautifully evocative description of her visions and subconscious landscape which included images of Javanese temples, Balinese music, symbolic dance gestures before finally finishing with the conclusion, “Ah, I cannot capture the secret of life with WORDS.” She was beginning to reveal what her soul desired deep down—for Anaïs, utopia was a state of mind in which the artist had access to the world of dreams. Perhaps this is why she fell in love with the mysticism and art of Bali. In her final journal (volume 7 of her diaries) she finished with a reflection on her trip to this island, complete with magical descriptions of sacred cremations, opulent gardens, temple dances, Wayang shadow puppets, natural-material bungalows used as hotels, the haunting music, and the sophisticated and gentle ways of the Balinese people."d and gentle ways of the Balinese people.")
  • Generazi Z Menuju Bangkit  + ("Rising from the Ballad of Silence" Curre"Rising from the Ballad of Silence"</br></br>Currently, we are not just gathered as individuals but as part of a generation, a generation that plays a significant role in shaping our future, Generation Z.</br></br>Rise, oh Generation Z, from the ballad of silence that often silences our voices. In the dynamics of social and political complexity, we are called not to be passive spectators but active participants. This is a call to assert our identity, express opinions, and advocate for social justice values.</br></br>For too long, we have been trapped in silence, feeling restrained by norms that may not always align with our aspirations. It's time to understand that our right to speak and express opinions is unquestionable. Rise above the fear, fear of conflict, or rejection. Now is the time to transform silence into constructive rebellion.</br></br>Let's stop the apathetic attitude and allow social and political issues to grow without genuine responses. Remember, the policies and decisions made by the generations before us will shape the world we inherit. Don't let those above us determine our path without scrutiny from below.</br></br>I invite us all to embrace differences, to listen without prejudice, and to speak with integrity. We are voices capable of shaking the foundations of inequality and injustice. In openness and courage, let's together create the change we envision.</br></br>Be pioneers of change, Generation Z. Rise from the ballad of silence, speak up, and show the world that we are change agents capable of bringing social and political justice. Thank you.g social and political justice. Thank you.)
  • Will Goldfarb  + ("Will Goldfarb’s culinary journey is a lon"Will Goldfarb’s culinary journey is a long story that deserves its own book. It stretches from his time at culinary school—Le Cordon Bleu—more than 20 years ago to stints in the kitchens of Gerard Mulot in Paris, Tetsuya Wakuda in Sydney and the legendary El Bulli in Catalonia, Spain. The master pastry chef launched the original Room4Dessert 15 years ago, at 17 Cleveland Place in New York City. He was nominated as Outstanding Pastry Chef at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards. After closing the original New York establishment, Chef Goldfarb arrived in the beautiful island of Bali. He worked with the teams at Ku De Ta and Potato Head, before opening Room4Dessert in Ubud in 2014." </br></br>Winner of The World's Best Pastry Chef 2021.nner of The World's Best Pastry Chef 2021.)
  • Condong and Inclination  + ('Dance is an ancient art that is intrinsic'Dance is an ancient art that is intrinsic to Balis’ creative spirit. One of the many forms of worship its people offer to the Creator. This is something we have in common with many cultures across the world. Forms of traditional dance are a natural and perhaps inevitable manifestation of human creativity. Modelled and tempered to embody our thoughts and philosophies.'</br></br>Looking at the rich heritage in traditional Balinese dance whilst discussing the impacts caused by a primarily commercial audience. Writing an article is one part, but it would not be possible without the full-hearted contributions of those who give fully to a collaboration for this type of project. Sri Apriani shares her experiences and performs the Tari Condong in Sawidji Studio whilst being a muse for a series of portraits by Dewi Dian Reich Exploring faces behind the dance.an Reich Exploring faces behind the dance.)
  • Doa  + ('Doa' is part of a series of images in 'Ka'Doa' is part of a series of images in 'Kala and the Guardians'. A Conceptual Art Collaboration.</br>Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to Earth and Spirit through a conceptual mixed media narrative. A collaborative exhibition with the works of Dewi Dian, ManButur Suantara, Nyoman Handi.</br>Kala & the Guardians Limited Editions presents a selection of works from the second project presented by Sawidji in what has become our conceptual narrative way. Our story grew together from its initial theme to its installation-focused process in Sawidji Studio. From costume design to studio staging, the documentation of its process carries as much of its meaning for us as the final images that we present.ng for us as the final images that we present.)
  • Melodious Urban  + ('Melodious Urban' is a new work by ManButu'Melodious Urban' is a new work by ManButur Suantara in response to the theme 'World Without Sound' exhibition Sawidji Gallery.</br></br>Do we relate to noise as a disturbance? Does quiet mean peace?</br></br>Capturing the hustle and bustle of Gajah Mada Street Denpasar, the image was made with multiple exposure techniques. With a combination of 9 images to become one single image. Then there are 25 of these images made up of 9 each.</br>For some people who live on this busy street, the noise is normal for them. To see the loud exhausts of cars and motorbikes and the horns from traffic 24 hours a day. However, when I ask some people who live there, they don't say it is noisy. they say it is normal.</br>It seems like they are conditioned to the environment and are on good terms with the noise. By creating this image I am trying to see the world inverted. To be in this activity and relate to the silence and quiet that some people seem to find there.quiet that some people seem to find there.)
  • Duo Saraswati  + ('Music is making connection' Duo Saraswati'Music is making connection'</br>Duo Saraswati is a cello-piano duo consisting of brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas. Whilst they both grew up and had their education in The Netherlands, they make the connection between traditional Indonesian music and the classical</br>music from Europe through their Balinese background. They performed in the Concertgebouw during a live radio performance and in April 2023 they will go on tour to Indonesia and perform in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar.</br>Equality through difference</br>In a world that tends to think more in contrasts, the duo embraces their differences because that is what defines them. The combination of two cultures is a way for them to bring people from various cultures together.</br>Indonesia and The Netherlands united</br>The repertoire of Duo Saraswati is varied and always tries to find connection between European and Indonesian music. Examples of this is gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano, and bringing together songs of Mochtar Embut and the Sonata of Francis Poulenc.</br>Jan van der Plas (1997) was a guest player at the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and during his studies he performed multiple contemporary works. Young composers are eager to work together with Jan. He studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Gideon den Herder and Jelena Očić, with whom he graduated his master's in 2021. Jan plays a cello made in 1967, built by Jaap Bolink, made available by the National Instrument Fund.</br></br>Kris van der Plas (2002) is a young pianist with a strong motivation to make chamber music. In 2020 he was the first prizewinner of the regional final of the Princess Christina Concours in which he also became national finalist.</br>Kris is regularly asked to play by singers and instrumentalist because of his flexibility and broad knowledge of the repertoire.</br>Currently Kris is studying with Frank Peters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.eters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.)
  • Red Chair and the White Room  + ('Red Chair and the White Room is a mixed m'Red Chair and the White Room is a mixed media presentation by exploring social and cultural changes through a symbolic portrait narrative. A Sawidji Collaboration that looks upon current social and cultural changes through a symbolic portrait narrative. With art and photography by D.D Reich and ManButur Suantara. With additional costume and installation support by Juniari and Meliani.</br></br>Excerpt:</br></br>This is not a story about a boy and a girl.. Our portrait story is one of all of us. Each portrait takes us through a transformation. Transformations that are connected and represents a collective reality that we face as a traditional community. Enjoy the Online Narration of this exhibition. </br>https://sawidji.com/2022/08/17/red-chair-and-the-white-room-a-collaboration/-chair-and-the-white-room-a-collaboration/)
  • Silent Wings  + ('Silent Wings' is a sculptural work by con'Silent Wings' is a sculptural work by contemporary artist Putu 'Bonuz' Sudiana accompanied by a verse of poetry. Photography collaboration with Dewi Dian Reich Sawidji Gallery. Artwork is part of group Anthologyy 'World Without Sound' at Sawidji GAllery April 2023. </br>"Silent wings fly through the darkness of the night... stringing hymns on the face of the moon together with silence.." face of the moon together with silence..")
  • The use of Balinese in the millennial era in BASAbali Site  + ( *The use of Balinese in the millennial er</br>*The use of Balinese in the millennial era*</br></br> In the millennial era like now, the use of good and correct Balinese has decreased, considering that the younger generation now does not heed Anggah Ungguhin's good and correct Balinese language which is adapted to the interlocutor so that it shows impolite ethics.</br></br> This can be overcome considering that today's technological developments are increasingly sophisticated. We can learn Balinese at home using our cell phone. We can learn Balinese through applications.</br> An example is the BASAbali Wiki dictionary application which can be downloaded and used for free. In addition, the BASAbali Wiki dictionary provides 3 introductory languages, namely English, Indonesian and Balinese and is equipped with Indonesian and English translations. Which makes it easier for many people, both domestic and foreign, to learn Balinese language and culture. If we don't preserve the Balinese language and culture ourselves, who else?</br> I hope that the BASAbali Wiki dictionary will be better and more complete in the future and provide complete sentence translation features.</br>ide complete sentence translation features. )
  • Arie Smit  + (15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born Indonesian painter who lived on Bali.</br></br>Smit was the third of eight children of a trader in cheese and confectionery in Zaandam. His family moved in 1924 to Rotterdam, where Smit eventually studied graphic design at the Academy of Arts. In his youth he was most inspired by the work of three artists named Paul (Signac, Gauguin and Cézanne). In 1938 he joined the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. After three months he was sent to the Dutch East Indies , where he worked as a lithographer for the Dutch army's Topographical Service in Batavia, engraving relief maps of the archipelago. Etching Balinese mountains onto maps ignited his desire to one day go to Bali.</br></br>In early 1942 Smit was transferred to the infantry in East Java, but was soon captured by the invading Japanese forces. He spent three and a half years in forced labor camps building roads, bridges, and railways on the Burma Railway in Thailand, and Burma. After the Japanese capitulation in August 1945, Smit convalesced in Bangkok until January 1946. After being stationed in Denpasar, Bali as a staff writer for the infantry, he returned to the Topographical Service in Batavia in September. Until its discontinuation in 1950, he remained employed at this service, eventually becoming head of the drawing department, but in his spare time he criss-crossed Java as a painter and in October 1948 had his first exhibition in Batavia/Jakarta.[5] After Indonesian Independence on December 27, 1949, all Dutch nationals had to choose between Dutch or Indonesian citizenship within two years. Smit briefly considered emigrating to South Africa, but decided to stay; he became an Indonesian citizen late in 1951. In the following years he taught graphics and lithography at the Institut Teknologi Bandung in West Java.</br></br>Bali</br>On invitation by the Dutch artist Rudolf Bonnet he visited Bali in 1956, together with Dutch artist Auke Sonnega. He soon met art dealer James (Jimmy) Clarence Pandy, who ran a gallery and souvenir shop. Pandy invited Smit to stay in a house on stilts at the beach of Sanur. Smit and Pandy remained friends and formed a partnership. Pandy was well-connected; Sukarno would sometimes bring his state guests to his gallery. With his love for bright colors, Smit was captured by the Balinese landscapes in its 'riotous light', and soon decided to stay to depict its villages, rice terraces, palm trees and temples.</br></br>In 1960, while touring the village of Penestanan in the Ubud District where he then lived, he came upon some boys drawing in the sand. Impressed by their talent, Smit invited them to his studio, where they became the first of a growing number of students. With minimal instruction but lots of encouragement and material support, his pupils created a naive style of genre painting that became known as the 'Young Artists' style, which at its peak had 300-400 followers. Though he is considered the father of the movement, its style is quite different than any of Smit's own styles over the years.</br></br>From the time of his arrival in Bali, Smit moved some 40 times, "to see what is beyond the next hill". He stayed longest in his favorite areas of Karangasem and Buleleng. He finally settled in 1992 in the village of Sanggingan near Ubud under the patronage of Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, founder of the Neka Art Museum. In recognition for his role in the development of painting on the island, Smit received the Dharma Kusama (Flower of Devotion, a Balinese cultural award) in 1992 from the government of Bali. The Arie Smit Pavilion was opened at the Neka Art Museum in 1994 to display his works and those of contemporary Balinese artists. The Museum Bali in Denpasar and the Penang Museum in Malaysia also have collections of his work. Smit further had exhibits in Jakarta, Singapore, Honolulu and Tokyo. Smit lived near Ubud for the rest of his life, but died on 23 March 2016 in a hospital Denpasar at three weeks before turning 100.enpasar at three weeks before turning 100.)
  • Ida Bagus Ketut Diding  + (1911/1914 - 1990. Batuaninteractive.com: "1911/1914 - 1990.</br>Batuaninteractive.com:</br>"About twenty-two years old at the time of making the pictures in the collection, Diding probably had been painting since 1935. His teacher was Ngendon, and he in turn taught Bala. He met Spies and Bonnet, watched them work, and brought them work for their</br>ciriticism. He was a member of the group they founded, Pita Maha. One of the Western artists suggested that he make a picture like Djatasoera's of the ende ritual in Karangasem.</br>Diding had not been to school but could speak a little Malay. He played in a gamelan orchestra and danced in the gambuh, and was</br>the only artist interviewed who said that he had been possessed and gone into trance. His father was dead, and he had no land to work.He and his wife supported themselves by painting, raising chickens, and dyeing cloth.</br>They had no children. Sixteen pictures by Diding are in the collection."pictures by Diding are in the collection.")
  • Anak Agung Made Djelantik  + (1919-2007 A prince from Karangasam who stu1919-2007</br>A prince from Karangasam who studied in Holland during the Second World War and returned to Indonesia as a medical doctor. Later upon his return to Indonesia he was sent to different parts of Eastern Indonesia that were frequently quite isolated to help the people there. In the course of these postings both he and his wife contracted malaria but he also became a specialist in the treatment of malaria. This proved to be extremely useful when Dr Djelantik worked for the World Health Organization which sent him to Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan. Later he became the head of Bali’s main teacher’s training college in Sanglah and helped to found the Medical Faculty which he later also headed at the University of Udayanan in Denpasar.</br></br></br>Dr Djelantik playing the violin as a young boy. (photo: Bulantrisna Djelantik)</br>Dr Djelantik was a Renaissance man who was also active in the field of Balinese culture, both studying and promoting it. He was head of the Walter Spies Society with its Walter Spies Festival which focused on music and dance. Together with Fredrik de Boer, Hildred Geertz, and Heidi Hinzler he established the Society for Balinese Studies or Lembaga Penkajian Kebudayaan Bali in 1985. It held annual conferences in Bali and also abroad and according to Adrian Vickers Dr Djelantik was the natural leader of the organization. Via the organization he promoted both Balinese culture as well as the study of it. Dr Djelantik wrote papers on Balinese culture and a book on Balinese paintings which covers Balinese art history as well as Balinese aesthetics. Later he taught Aesthetics at the Akademi Seni Rupa Bali or the Balinese Academy of Arts. He also wrote an autobiography called “The Birthmark, Memoirs of a Balinese Prince”. Birthmark, Memoirs of a Balinese Prince”.)
  • Preserving and Modernizing Balinese Culture Before Maligia Marebu Bumi  + (50 years later. Bali will be welcoming its50 years later. Bali will be welcoming its 2000th saka year, and around this year, Bali will be celebrating its biggest ceremony ever. Apart from Eka Dasa Rudra, Bali will welcome the Maligia Marebu Bumi ceremony which is held once every 1000 years, every last three digits of the Saka year reach 0. However, judging from the current condition of Balinese culture, it is now increasingly dim. Will the Maligia Marebu Bumi ceremony still hold Balinese culture? Because many young people have left Balinese culture, forgetting the Balinese language. Then how. I hope the government can listen to my advice. My suggestion is that the government must infuse Balinese culture to young people, by developing the entertainment industry. Countries like Japan and Korea can maintain their culture because young people watch their own culture. Most young people in Indonesia, especially in Bali watch foreign films and play foreign entertainment with a foreign culture, so that young Balinese have an interest in foreign cultures, and end up having the dream of wanting to live in a foreign country. If the government wants to develop the entertainment industry, then young people will be aware of the culture they have, so they will aspire to develop their own country. In addition to solving internal problems, the entertainment industry is very profitable. With this, Balinese culture will be increasingly recognized by the world and its influence can match Japanese and Korean culture. Then can this be realized? The Entertainment Industry can be anything, such as Movies, Animation, Games, Songs, Etc. Many Balinese HR talents are suitable for this, such as painters who will create 2D graphic designs, City People who are talented with Coding, and Undagi or Sculptors who will create 3D designs. because at this time, it is time for us to modernize our culture so that it can be accepted by our younger generation, even the world by our younger generation, even the world)
  • Literature Berbakti Pada Pemimpin  + (A : Hi, what are you looking at on your phA : Hi, what are you looking at on your phone?</br></br>B : Look, on February 14, 2024 there will be a huge event.</br></br>A : February 14? That will be Valentine’s day.</br></br>B : No, it’s not Valentine’s day. You’re still young. Don’t think about girlfriend only. You see? February 14 is the grand election.</br></br>A : The grand election… of what?</br></br>B: I will tell you. The grand election is when we elect the president, vice president, parliament members and senators – all at the same time.</br></br>A : I don’t want to think about it. I’d better go out with my girlfriend.</br></br>B : Don’t say that, Gus! In Bali, we believe in Catur Guru concept. There are four gurus to be respected.</br></br>A : The first one?</br></br>B : It’s Guru Swadyaya, the Almighty God. The second one is Guru Rupaka, our parents at home. The third one is Guru Pengajian, the teachers at schools. Then, the last one is Guru Wisesa, leaders or government. If you prefer to abstain, it means you don’t respect the four gurus.</br></br>A : If you are going to vote, what are your hopes for the prospective leaders?</br></br>B : My hopes are, first, they should not be corrupt. Then, they have to support the people and mingle with the people. Lastly, since we are living in Bali, I want to vote for those who strengthen and preserve Balinese culture.</br></br>A : I think you’re right.</br></br>B : Of course. Now, remember to come to the voting center on February 14, 2024.</br></br>A : So it will be in the morning then? What about the night vote?</br></br>B : Don’t vote blindly at night, okay?e? B : Don’t vote blindly at night, okay?)
  • The Red Chair and White Room, a Collaborative Online Exhibition  + (A Sawidji Collaboration "This is not a stA Sawidji Collaboration</br></br>"This is not a story about a boy and a girl.. Our portrait story is one of all of us. Each portrait takes us through a transformation. Transformations that are connected and represents a collective reality that we face as a traditional community."</br></br>A mixed photography and multi media presentation exploring social and cultural identity and its changes. Through a symbolic portrait narrative. By Dewi Dian Reich, ManButur Suantara, Ketut Kaprus Jaya.</br></br>In the purity of arts’ expressions, it is needed now even more desperately than before, to serve as a bridge. A bridge to connect people, connect minds as well as to touch hearts. Providing a catalyst. Even perhaps like a conduit that may lead people to raise important questions. To inspire learning and better understanding. Not only for ourselves. But to a wider community as well as the environment in which we live and receive Natures’ many gifts.</br></br>On this note Sawidji Artists invite you to join us, on this day of Independence 17th August, for the online version of our exhibition ‘Red Chair and the White Room’. An exploration of changes social behaviours and its potential impact on cultural identity. Through symbolic representation via a portrait narrative. The Online Exhibition is available below in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.elow in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.)