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• BALI MELALI: Nangiang Pariwisata Ring Bali  + (Who doesn't know about the island of Bali? … Who doesn't know about the island of Bali? The island is already famous to foreign countries. Tourism in Bali is the source of the economy that supports most Balinese people. But as it is now, Bali tourism has dimmed since the Covid-19 virus is endemic in the world. It has been two years since the Covid-19 virus has attacked our beloved earth. Several policies have been implemented. However, Bali tourism has not been able to return to normal. We as citizens, especially as young Balinese, should provide and carry out creative efforts that can stimulate tourism in Bali.</br></br>In this era of globalization, everything is digital and sophisticated. We can use this advanced technological development as a tool to generate tourism in Bali. One of the creative businesses that can generate tourism in Bali is an application called BALI MELALI. This application uses technology in the form of VR or Virtual Reality. In the BALI MELALI application, it displays tourism destinations in Bali. If you use this VR technology, tourists or anyone who has downloaded the BALI MELALI application can see the tourism places that we want. Using this VR, tourism destinations in Bali can be seen for real, this can foster a sense of longing for Bali and cause tourists to want to come again to Bali.</br></br>In the BALI MELALI application, it not only displays well-known tourism destinations, but should also display places that are not widely known. In Bali, there are actually many tourist destinations that are not well known. If you only show places like Kuta Beach, Pandawa Beach, many tourists will already know. That's why in this application it is very good if it shows places that are not known by many people. Not only that, the BALI MELALI application does not only display virtual or images, but can be filled with sounds that are in that place. For example at Candikuning Waterfall, if we travel to waterfalls, there are definitely sounds like the sound of gurgling water, the sound of trees blowing by the wind, the sound of birds and so on.</br>The presence of images and sounds in the BALI MELALI ibi application can certainly cause longing from tourists and travel to Bali. Hopefully the business in the form of the BALI MELALI application can help Bali tourism return to normal. Hopefully Bali tourism will rise soon.al. Hopefully Bali tourism will rise soon.)
• Literature Ngulang Aluh Tan Pasuluh  + (Who has ever read elementary school textbo … Who has ever read elementary school textbooks? The content of the material is very difficult when compared to the ability of students. For example, there is a discourse in Balinese script entitled Prabhu Airlangga. The language used is very difficult for elementary students to understand. The discourse is still in handwritten form which is photocopied in the book. This is an illustration that it is underestimated in the process of making a book. Unfortunately books like this are used in schools. How can students absorb the lessons? How to awaken students' interest in studying Balinese script? The government, especially the Praja Dinas, which oversees this field, should do research and investigate the existence of textbooks circulating in schools. Don't be blind, it's your duty. Teachers should also carry out a Student Textbook Review so that the books used are truly in accordance with the abilities of students. Don't make a book just to make profit. Parents should also pay attention to their children so they don't buy books arbitrarily, but at a low price. Come on Praja Dinas, teachers and parents, pay attention to the textbooks used, because that is the way to support students' education.is the way to support students' education.)
• Laksana Dewi Uma  + (Who here just talks a lot, but there is no … Who here just talks a lot, but there is no evidence? There used to be a story that Dewi Uma was in love with Bhatara Shiva. But his love for Lord Shiva is not nonsense. Dewi Uma wanted to lose her chastity in order to get medicine for a stomach ache in the form of an ox gill to be handed over to Lord Shiva. The government should imitate Dewi Uma's behavior, be willing to do good and be willing to sacrifice to defend the people, so that our country is beautiful, just and prosperous. We are citizens of a silent country is that so? uh no! we also have to imitate the good behavior of Dewi Uma.</br>Don't just say that you are willing to sacrifice, but remember to prove it!ng to sacrifice, but remember to prove it!)
• Widi Widiana (I Ketut Widiana)  + (Widi Widiana whose real name is I Ketut Wi … Widi Widiana whose real name is I Ketut Widiana is a Balinese pop singer born in 1974. Most of his songs are about love. He was born into a family of artists. His father is a song teacher and dancer, his mother (Ni Made Kibik) is also a dancer. Widi and his brothers formed a band called the Diana Band. Since 1991, the band has performed from banjar to banjar, hotel to hotel, event to event.</br></br></br>As a single singer, Widi started his career in 1994 with the album "Tungan Tiang", which is a compilation album with other Balinese pop singers. His first solo album appeared in 1996, "Sesapi Putih", followed by a compilation album, "Tresna Kaping Siki", in 1996. the same year. The second solo album was born in 1997 with the label "Sampek Ing Tay". Then the next album titled "Special Fried Rice" (2015), "Formalin Sik Luh" (2017). In 2005 he won the best male singer version of the "Bali Music Award I". He has since given birth to more than ten solo albums. given birth to more than ten solo albums.)
• W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp  + (Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (Amsterdam, J … Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (Amsterdam, July 27, 1874 – Fiesole, April 23, 1950), was a Dutch multi-faceted autodidact. As an artist he was active as a painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher, lithographer, and designer of book covers and of ex-libris. In addition, he was also known as a writer, architect, explorer, ethnologist and collector of East Asian art.</br></br>He is said to be the first European artist to visit Bali (note: not verified), being greatly influenced by and himself influencing the island's art and culture, and making it better known in wider world. He was also deeply involved with various other parts of the then Dutch East Indies.other parts of the then Dutch East Indies.)
• Wong Samar (Ema)  + (Wong Samar is a type of Bhuta Kala or a sp … Wong Samar is a type of Bhuta Kala or a spirit in Balinese belief whose form almost resembles a normal human. In Balinese the word "wong" means human and "samar" means invisible. Associated with the 2024 elections, prospective leaders will compete to show personal kindness by campaigning for each other's greatness. Promises made by aspiring leaders disappear like advertisements. They were all seen along the street, on banners, billboards advertising themselves. Most prospective leaders will incarnate as vague people who are vaguely present, but after becoming invisible leaders, the vague sweetness of that promise will fade.vague sweetness of that promise will fade.)
• Baligrafi Sa-Wa-La  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Ma-Nga-Ba  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Ga-Ta  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Ca Ra Ka  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Ja-Ya-Nya  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Ha Na  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Baligrafi Pa-Da  + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra 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.)
• Wreddhya Jaladhi  + (Wreddhya Jaladhi comes from Old Javanese. … Wreddhya Jaladhi comes from Old Javanese. Wreddhya Jaladhi is the fertility of the oceans which is based on protecting the oceans as a source of life. The shape of the gajah mina is a symbol of the fertility of the oceans. Interrelated characters mean living a life that cannot be separated from the existence of the ocean. the white color indicates the sanctity of the ocean which always shines and provides safety to all living things. This baligraphy is a participant in a baligraphy competition held in the context of the Bulan Bahasa Bali V in 2023. This baligraphy belongs to the Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi Bali.ngs to the Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi Bali.)
• Mayadnya  + (Yadnya is a holy sacrifice offered with a … Yadnya is a holy sacrifice offered with a sincere heart as well as a sense of love that comes from the heart as true devotion to God Almighty. According to Hindu religious teachings, Yadnya is a form of obligation that must be carried out by humans in their daily lives.arried out by humans in their daily lives.)
• Indifference to Others  + (You must be familiar with the conflict bet … You 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.)
• 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.)
• Tutur Parakriya  + ([EN] Lontar Tutur Parakriya describes a co … [EN] Lontar Tutur Parakriya describes a conversation between Bhatara Siwa and his son, Bhatara Kumara. The narration in this palm-leaf manuscript begins with Bhatari Uma's request that Bhatara Kumara ask Bhatara Siwa about the teachings that lead one to liberation. Bhatara Kumara then asked about the origin of the universe. Everything that exists comes from God in the spiritual realm (niskala). From the stagnant state then arises the basic material forms of the universe called the matras. From the matras, following successive nada, windu and ardhacandra which then causes a condition called wiswa. From wiswa comes letters which included swara (vowels) and wyanjana (consonants) which were the embodiments of the gods. With the embodiment of such gods, the priests are encouraged to worship them equipped with pure paraphernalia consisting of flowers, seeds, rice, incense, oil lamps and sandalwood water. The use of such equipment is in line with the understanding of the holiness of the form of God Almighty, which is stated in various media including Omkara. The manifestation of God in other relationships is in the relationship between the god and the cardinal directions.</br>This Tutur Parakriya lontar manuscript is mostly about phonetic characters and combinations of those characters that give birth to various forms in the universe. By processing various types of letters, various types of energy will be obtained for human life. This palm-leaf manuscript is not a historical record, but a teaching called aksara yoga. Some mystics in Bali use a combination of lettters to gain mystical power.nation of lettters to gain mystical power.)
• Putru Saji Tarpana  + ([EN] One of the most interesting ancient t … [EN] One of the most interesting ancient texts in Bali is probably Putru Saji Tarpana. If you have used GPS as a guide, then Putru Saji Tarpana is a collection of directions for the spirits of people who have died. The contents of this text is written in ancient Javanese language, mixed with ordinary Balinese, perhaps made and copied from the fifteenth century, and until now must be read during cremation ceremonies or at Atma Wedana (Ngarorasin) ceremony.</br></br>The first and last part of the manuscript does not indicate in which year and during the reign of which king the script was made. From the beginning to the end, this text contains clues about the magical places the spirit of the deceased will pass before finally reaching Yamaloka. Yamaloka is the gate of the court of spirit, where every deed will be weighed according to the provisions of the Dharma law.</br></br>According to this ejection, the spirit of the deceased will encounter many strange things during the journey to Yamaloka. The magical places are in the form of forests on clouds, highways, wells, darkness, strange creatures, to deep rivers and mud. The spirit will also cross a bridge. If his actions during his life are good, all those terrible things will be passed over easily. If his actions are evil for life, the spirit will be trapped in those strange places.</br></br>In order for the spirit to pass through strange places easily, Putru Saji Tarpana gave directions to the road and supplies that the spirit had to carry. These road directions also contain provisions that must be given by the spirit to the astral creatures he encounters.</br></br>But this does not mean that only with a large ceremony of death can the spirit be freed from all sins. The death ceremony can only help the spirit journey to reach Yamaloka's court, but it cannot erase his bad deeds during life. Food ingredients and water offered to the spirits of the dead aims to give them a new body in the new nature, but not to wash away their sins.w nature, but not to wash away their sins.)
• 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.)
• Babad Brahmana Catur  + ([EN] Sometimes many people still consider … [EN] Sometimes many people still consider Babad Brahmana Catur text and Dwijendra Tattwa text are the same, but these lontar texts belong to two different categories. The Babad Brahmana Catur tells about the journey of Dang Hyang Nirartha, a Hindu priest from the late Majapahit era (1489 A.D.). He came to Bali and became an advisor to the Balinese kingdom in Waturenggong era. This chronicle mainly describes about the places that he had visited in Java, Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa, until finally he reached spiritual elevation on the crest of Uluwatu. Not only that, this chronicle also tells the miracles that he had made and various holy places built by him and by some of his descendants.</br></br>The Babad Brahmana Catur text is an important genealogical source for descendants of the brahmana clan (soroh) in Bali. Copied several times by different authors, this manuscript still survives to the present time in the form of palm-leaf manuscripts and latin transliteration. Fortunately, Indonesian translation is available, too.</br></br>Broadly speaking, this chronicle gives a glimpse about the situation when Majapahit collapsed—it had a major influence on the development of literacy in Java and Bali. As a Hindu religious leader, Dang Hyang Nirartha had a mission to defend the sacred teachings from extinction. In a unique way, he finally managed to maintain this religious system in Bali with its religious and cultural foundations that can be seen today.ltural foundations that can be seen today.)
• 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.)
• Sapta Sanak  + (government, especially leaders, cannot sta … government, especially leaders, cannot stand alone</br>Ogoh-ogoh Sapta Sanak made by ST. Tunas Mekar who won 3rd place in Tabanan Regency is ogoh-ogoh which means four brothers who are with humans, where the four brothers consist of 1) yeh nyom, 2) Blood, 3) Ari -ari ,. 4) Lamad</br>Why do I like these ogoh-ogoh? Because there is little advice contained therein. The advice is that as a government we must not forget what we conveyed/promised before being elected.</br>If it's like that then the government must be able to accept what the members and the community think, just like we have 4 brothers who are called Sapta Sanakhave 4 brothers who are called Sapta Sanak)
• 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.)

• Baligrafi Nama  + (In the Baligraphy above, the painter pours his name into the Baligraphy. With its abstract yet expressionist form, the painter interweaves each of the characters contained in his name so that it becomes a single artistic image.)

• "Nyinggihang Masa Depan Bali sane Berkelanjutan: Pikobet lan Tugas Calon Pamimpin"  + ("Beloved fellow citizens, General electio … "Beloved fellow citizens,</br></br>General elections are the time when we as citizens have the power to shape our future. Bali, our beloved homeland, faces a number of issues that require urgent attention from our future leaders.</br></br>As we prepare to choose new leaders, it's crucial to consider pressing issues that demand immediate solutions. Among the various problems at hand, some prominent issues that need immediate attention from Bali's future leaders are:</br></br>Firstly, the environment and sustainability. Bali, with its natural beauty, is under significant pressure due to rapid growth. Conservation of the environment and protection of natural resources are crucial to prevent further damage to the island. Future leaders must have a clear vision to preserve Bali's natural beauty while also managing sustainable growth.</br></br>Secondly, adequate infrastructure. Despite Bali's status as a popular tourist destination, there's a need for better infrastructure to support economic growth and everyday activities of the people. Effective leaders should prioritize the development of suitable infrastructure without compromising environmental preservation.</br></br>Thirdly, social welfare. There exist disparities in Bali that need to be addressed. Improving access to education, focusing on public health, and increasing job opportunities with fair wages should be the primary focus of future leaders. Even social welfare will form a strong foundation for Bali's progress.</br></br>Fourthly, transparency and accountability in governance. It's essential for leaders to build transparent and accountable governance. The community should have complete trust in their leaders and feel heard in the decision-making process.</br></br>Fellow citizens, this election isn't just about selecting leaders but about choosing leaders with a clear vision, strong commitment, and the ability to address pressing issues. Let's choose leaders who can lead Bali towards a better future, one that is fair and sustainable for us all.</br></br>Thank you."r and sustainable for us all. Thank you.")
• Hildred Geertz  + ("Hildred was born in Queens, New York on F … "Hildred was born in Queens, New York on February 12, 1927 and reared there and in Teaneck, New Jersey. A graduate of Antioch College, she received her Ph.D. from Radcliffe College in 1956. Her first book, The Javanese Family (Free Press of Glencoe, Inc.), was published in 1961. After her initial fieldwork in Java, she taught at The University of Chicago from 1960 to 1970 before coming to Princeton University in 1970. At Princeton, Hildred taught courses on the history of anthropological theory, the anthropological study of life stories, the anthropology of art, and the ethnographer’s craft.</br></br>In 1972, Hildred became the first chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at Princeton University, and thus the first woman chair of a department at Princeton, a position in which she served for many years. She was named Professor Emeritus in 1998.</br></br>Hildred did extensive fieldwork in Morocco, and in Java and Bali, Indonesia and returned to Indonesia repeatedly during her career to conduct the research which helped fuel her extensive list of publications. She completed more than two years of fieldwork research in the village of Batuan on the island of Bali. Working in the same village that was studied in the 1930s by Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, she focused on the interconnections between different Balinese art forms and how and why such forms have changed through time. She investigated the effects of economic development and tourism on Balinese artistic endeavor.</br></br>The first book from the research in Batuan, Images of Power: Balinese Paintings Made for Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead, was published in January 1995 (University of Hawaii Press). In 2004,The Life of a Balinese Temple: Artistry, Imagination, and History in a Peasant Village was also published by the University of Hawaii Press. Among her other works, Professor Geertz is co-author with her former husband Clifford Geertz of Kinship in Bali (University of Chicago Press, 1975), and co-author with Clifford Geertz and Lawrence Rosen of Meaning and Order in Moroccan Society (Cambridge University Press, 1979). Most recently, in 2017, at the age of 90, her book, Storytelling in Bali, was published by the Dutch publishing house Brill."shed by the Dutch publishing house Brill.")
• 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.)
• I Made Nanda Adi Saputera  + ("Small but full", is the appropriate expre … "Small but full", is the appropriate expression to introduce a student of SMP Negeri 1 Selemadeg who comes from the foot of the mountain. I Made Adi Saputera, who is familiarly called Nanda, was born in Mendek, October 8, 2004. </br></br>This class VIII B student likes to organize. He is included in the OSIS board for the 2017-2018 term and has just been inaugurated as the OSIS board for the 2018-2019 term. As a student council administrator, he has never reneged in carrying out his obligations. Apart from that, Nanda also participates in extracurricular Nyastra Bali. He also has hobbies of football and drawing. The second child of Ida Ayu Komang Yunika with I Wayan Merdana from Banjar Mendek, Wanagiri Kauh Village, Selemadeg Tabanan District, is very fond of studying literature, especially writing Balinese script. </br></br>According to Nanda, writing Balinese script is an art based on feelings. He taught himself this hobby. His teacher noticed his aptitude and provided guidance to participate in competitions. When he was in elementary school, he won first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Selemadeg district level in 2017 and first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Tabanan level in the framework of Porsenijar 2017.</br></br>When he was in junior high school, he started by learning to write Balinese script in lontar. Thanks to his perseverance in learning, he won 1st place in writing Balinese script at the Tabanan regency level papyrus at Porsenijar in 2018, the 1st place writing the Tabanan regency invitation lontar at the Balipost Goes to School event in 2018 and at the Tabanan district ambassador at the Balinese script writing competition at Bali Arts Festival (PKB) in 2018. </br></br>Like other smart students, after graduating from SMP Nanda intends to continue his education at SMA Negeri 1 Tabanan. He also wants to continue his education at top universities such as the University of Indonesia (UI) or the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). This 14-year-old student who has dreams of becoming a painter said that his achievements are inseparable from the motivation of his parents and teachers. He emphasized that every child has the right to learn, regardless of who, from where, and wherever they go to school. In essence, EDUCATION IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY. IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY.)
• 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.)
• Arie Smit  + (15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born … 15 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.)
• Agung Raka  + (1930s Sanur painter. Bateson and Mead note … 1930s Sanur painter. Bateson and Mead notes refer to Gusti Gede Raka and Gusti Putu Raka co-painting a work.</br>May be the same person as Gusti Putu Raka (and/or Gusti Gede Raka); in Bateson's catalogue, described as the son of Gusti Sodang</br></br>Related Artists</br>Also known as: I Gusti Putu Raka</br>Mother: Anak Agung Made Glogori Putu Raka Mother: Anak Agung Made Glogor)
• From Abstract To Satirism with Putu Bonuz  + (A Little About Art and a lot about Life. P … A Little About Art and a lot about Life. Putu Bonuz Sudiana. "When a person is good at reading characters, it is perhaps the same as reading art. Perhaps understanding people is like understanding the journey for abstraction." Exploring the different facests of an artists' philosophies and how it is embodies in their art.phies and how it is embodies in their art.)
• Indomitable Beings  + (A conceptual mixed media series by artist … A conceptual mixed media series by artist and writer Dian Dewi Reich for Sawidji Collaboration Manus, a Conscious Journey. </br></br>Australian-Indonesian painter and photographer, Dian Dewi Reich, the founder of the Sawidji Artist Collective, finds herself at the very cross-section of Manus, a Conscious Journey’s creative process. As she claims to be equally attracted to the bizarre world depicted by Hieronymus Bosch and the visuals demonstrating philosophical narratives of Balinese religion, we can say that she embodies the spirit of this collective exhibition through her work Indomitable Beings. Presented in three separate themes all interconnected: plants, animals, and humans. Three categories of living creatures on planet Earth, are separated by biological classifications but united in destiny.cal classifications but united in destiny.)
• I Made Wahyu Senayadi  + (A graduate in Fine Arts from the Indonesia … A graduate in Fine Arts from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Denpasar, Senayadi has exhibited two and three-dimensional works in exhibitions, including two solo shows, throughout Bali and Java since 2005. He represents a new wave of Balinese artists dedicated to innovating within the contemporary format experimenting with conventional and non-conventional media. “I am very grateful for having my work recognised in the UOB Painting of the Year Awards,” said Senayadi, born in 1985 in Marga, Tabanan, Central Bali. “Through this award, I trust it will help provide a bridge to the goals that I want to achieve in my career.”</br></br>Despite his visual challenges during the past five years, Senayadi has excelled in his artistic pursuits. In 2018 he was recognised as one of Nine Finalists in the TiTian Prize, a biannual art award presented by Yayasan TiTian Bali (Bali Art Foundation) recognising Balinese talent innovation within the visual arts. In 2019 Senayadi distinguished himself with eye-catching and ingenious works made from natural coconut fibres, ‘Menanti Keberuntung/Longing #1’ and ‘Buta Bongol/Deaf Monster’ during ‘Mahardika’, a group exhibition at TiTian Art Space in Ubud.up exhibition at TiTian Art Space in Ubud.)
• Titus Rosier  + (A hospitality expert with more than sevent … A hospitality expert with more than seventeen years of experience in the industry, Titus Rosier joined the vibrant award-winning W Bali – Seminyak resort in June 2021, leading its talented team as General Manager. Beginning his professional career in the Middle East, Titus has gained extensive experience working across various countries and properties for Marriott International. Departing from his last venture in the Middle East, Titus was ready for a new challenge and decided to move to Indonesia based on the love he has for this amazing country, choosing the magical island of Bali as his new home. A Dutch native, Titus has a passion for sustainability which he implements through developing significant initiatives and exceptional programs including the launch of zero-waste cocktails. This beverage program uses leftover fruit skin to create invigorating concoctions. Besides battling food waste, the team at W Bali is also actively focusing on reducing plastic usage to remove all single-use plastic from the property in 2023. </br>Additionally, W Bali has partnered with several Bali-based NGOs, such as S.O.S Kitchen, to donate fresh and edible leftovers from the buffet breakfast to be distributed to people in need including children's orphanages and impoverished areas in Bali. W Bali has also partnered with Sungai Watch and together with the Marriott Business Council Indonesia, they are working on a waste solution in Bali. The ambitious goal is to remove 100,000 kilos of waste per year from the Bali's rivers. of waste per year from the Bali's rivers.)
• Symon  + (A stylistic heir to Walter Spies, Le Mayeu … A stylistic heir to Walter Spies, Le Mayeur and his mentor, the Indonesian-Dutch painter Arie Smit, Symon was among the last in the lineage of foreign artists who have helped raise Bali’s international profile as an exotic destination for art and design. Renowned for his vivid pop style with new iconic motifs, he was born on April 13, 1947, as Ronald Thomas Bierl in Detroit, Michigan, the United States, and made Bali his home in 1978. He was installed in the Puri Kaler of Ubud Palace by the Ubud royal family, who had for decades been patrons of foreign artists. Symon later took over Arie Smit’s cottage in nearby Campuhan, where his studio grew into local landmark. In 2014, he moved full-time to his other destination studio at Alas Sari in North Bali, Art Zoo, which he had founded in 1998.</br></br>Symon, who passed away on April 15, 2020 of natural causes from sepsis, was incredibly prolific and successful, creating many thousands of artworks in several countries.</br></br>His work was widely collected by tastemakers like former minister Joop Ave, especially during the 1990s and 2000s trend for Asian neotraditional style. Many collectors built submersive Symon environments, as at Qunci Villas in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. A book series on Southeast Asian interiors had to swap some paintings in many of its featured homes because too many of their architects and owners had put Symons on their walls.</br></br>Symon’s art is cherished for its vivid color, strong outlines and exuberant energy. His figurative paintings and sculpture project a friendly, fantastical appeal, combining the rawness of real-life models and scenes within compositions from mythology and lesser-known Bali history. His sense of line, hue and witty slogans draw from his origins as a cartoonist in the 1960s American counter-culture.</br>Raised in a house at the corner of Detroit’s Normal Road and Common Street, he was far from normal or common and yearned to escape convention. He was an exciting personality to be around, popping with fresh ideas. An outrageous showman, he would tell wild anecdotes and burst into rhyming raps. As a precocious teen under the pseudonym John Ka, he wrote to Beat Generation poets like Allen Ginsburg, William Burroughs and William Carlos Williams, who sent him new poems to illustrate. He soon became an artist in underground zines like Fifth Estate and got to know New York legends like Frank Zappa and Andy Warhol.</br>Until making Bali his permanent home, he kept trying new locations. As a youth, he twice ran away to Rome, where he studied under the sculptor Emilio Greco and got the attention of film director Federico Fellini, who dubbed him “the magician of the air”. On the overland route from Amsterdam to India, a road accident in Turkey broke his hip. While recovering he renamed himself Simon White. He finally made it to India and then went north to Nepal.</br></br>Over eight years in Kathmandu, Simon helped preserve the traditional art of Tibetan woodblock printing. With three partners he opened Himalayan antique shops in London, Amsterdam and New York. Like many “Easties”, he became expert in Asian traditional knowledge, which later infused his artworks. In the mid-1970s, Simon spent periods in the New York art scene, Colombia and Wales, England. In each new location, his studios echoed Warhol’s Factory in being a networking hub and a venue for arty “happenings”. He formed several creative teams, from the Psychic League in Rome and Fantabulous Group in Nepal to the Levitation League in Legian, Bali. In his Ubud garden, he staged theatrical productions at the amphitheater designed by the futuristic architect R. Buckminster Fuller. In each location, he trained up teams of local artisans. In Nepal he hired Tibetan refugees to carve new and replacement woodblocks to the old ones he printed from. He brought screen printing to Bali in the 1980s and then to Cambodia in Minefield Studios at Siem Reap in the early 1990s. His most famous breakthrough was JakPak, a range of convertible clothing co-created with Annie Anderson and Kiyoshi Okuda, in which pop-hued jackets and hats could turn into bags through hidden pockets. JakPak became Bali’s first clothing export and an international phenomenon collected by the likes of Mick Jagger.</br></br>Symon kept ahead of the curve, since his aim in life was constant reinvention under a motto “towards a functional reality”. Many of his creations were practical as well as fun, from JakPak to his Toyniture — quirky furnishings like his Lady Chairs and giant dining table. He conjured outlandish architecture, like his key-hole windowed pagoda at Art Zoo, which he filled with sculptures and oddities. The maximalist effect of all these “studio atmospherics” beguiled visitors and in turn became props for his paintings. The Art Zoo remains visually stunning. Symon’s heir and Art Zoo’s Balinese manager aim to reopen it as a destination where locals and tourists can continue to appreciate Symon’s distinctive art of Bali.ppreciate Symon’s distinctive art of Bali.)
• AG Pramono  + (AG Pramono was born in Negara, Bali on Mar … AG Pramono was born in Negara, Bali on March 23, 1973. He has been involved in theatre and literary arts since 1990. He founded Sanggar Susur Jembrana in 1991. His writings in the form of short stories, poems and cultural articles have been published in several media. A number of his poems can be found in the following anthologies: Poetry 19 (1995), Kidung Kawijayan (1996), Detak (1997), Indonesian Poetry Anthology (KSI) Jakarta in 1997, Serambi Hening (1998) and Stopping Short Stories in Rumahmu (2014). Since 1993, he has been active in Bali Experimental Theater and in 1998 participated in the Komunitas Kertas Budaya. He is currently working as a journalist in one of the local newspapers in Bali and lives in a small house named Serambi Hening in Loloan Timur, Jembrana, Bali.bi Hening in Loloan Timur, Jembrana, Bali.)
• I Made Mahendra Mangku  + (Abstract became the visual language that M … Abstract became the visual language that Made Mahendra Mangku chose to express. Various abstract explorations are presented, such as the play of lines, colors, and splashes.</br></br> As an artist who grew up in Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI), his work tends to be different from those of the Eleven Group; a group of eleven members from SDI's 90s generation. He doesn't fill his canvases with brushstrokes of paint, nor does the boisterous Balinese icons and symbols appear absent in Mangku's work.</br></br> In his paintings, Mangku tends to use one color as a base and then fill it with several colors and lines. Sometimes he also crashes contrasting colors with certain compositions that are still calming.</br></br> It presents a silence that feels sentimental, like spaces of contemplation in the midst of worldly life. No matter how dark the colors he uses, Mangku's works are still sweet, calming and meditative, and he is often referred to as the “Poetic Painter”.</br></br> Although now known for his abstract works, Mangku had time to explore in a realist and figurative style while still in college. Even in his first year at ISI, he has won two awards at once for best sketch and best watercolor painting.</br></br> Meanwhile, while attending SMSR Denpasar, he was more focused on watercolor with the splash technique which earned him the nickname Mangku (a priest in Balinese tradition who sprinkles holy water when giving blessings, ed.). His choice to pursue abstract began in 1993, because abstracts provide more space for improvisation and exploration.</br></br> Since graduating from ISI Yogyakarta, Mangku has returned to Sukawati and is actively working in his personal studio, De'carik Art Studio. He recently exhibited 15 paintings and watercolors at the Singapore International Artist Fair (SIAF) 2018 on 10-13 May in Suntec City, Singapore. It is planned that Mangku will hold a solo exhibition in August 2018 at Art:1 Gallery, Jakarta and Komaneka Art Gallery, Ubud.</br></br>Born in Sukawati, 30 December 1972</br></br>Education</br>1988-1992 SMSR Denpasar</br>1992-1997 ISI Yogyakarta</br></br>Awards:</br></br>1998 Award from the Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia;</br>1997 Best Painting Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta; 1996 Finalist Philip Morris Indonesia Art Award </br>1992 Best Watercolor Painting ISI Yogyakarta; 1992 Best Sketch ISI Yogyakarta</br></br> Milestones:</br></br>1992 In his first year of college, Mangku received two awards for the best watercolor painting and the best sketch at ISI Yogyakarta</br>1998 Graduated from college, Mangku returned and settled in Bali. This year he also held a duet exhibition with Toris Mahendra at Sika Gallery.</br>2000 His first solo exhibition Between Two Side, Arisma Gallery, Ubud.</br>2018 Singapore International Artist Fair (SIAF), Suntec City, Singapore.rtist Fair (SIAF), Suntec City, Singapore.)
• Abu Bakar  + (Abu Bakar, is a playwright and theater fig … Abu Bakar, is a playwright and theater figure, born in Kediri, Tabanan, Bali, January 1, 1944. His father is Javanese and his mother is Balinese. Apart from theater, he also pursued literature and photography. There are many plays that he has performed and directed. He had visited several countries for artistic matters, among others, France and the United States. </br></br>In America, Abu performed his collaboration with Ikranegara artists in the form of the theatrical performance “Berani-Beraninya Waiting Godot” (1990). He also directed the performances “Kereta Kencana” and “Indonesia Luka” (both in 2012) and “Malam Jahanam” (2013). In the field of literature, apart from being published in several newspapers, his works have also been published in "My God Butterflies", "America Outside the Window" and "Fireflies". He also wrote a monologue script entitled “Wanita Batu” (2006) and television dramas “Comedy Hitam”, “Bali Crying (2004), and so on. </br></br>Abu is the founder of the “Polyclinic Theatre” and “Earth Theatre”. “Polyclinic Theatre” and “Earth Theatre”.)
• Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres  + (Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres was a Bel … Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres was a Belgian painter who lived in Bali and donated his house in Sanur as a museum. He was born in Brussels, Belgium, February 9, 1880. The Impressionist painter arrived in Bali in 1932 and first rented a house in Banjar Kelandis, Denpasar. It was also at Kelandis that he became acquainted with Ni Nyoman Pollok, a Legong dancer who was 15 years old at the time, and later became a model for his paintings.</br></br>Le Mayeur's works using Ni Pollok as a model were exhibited in Singapore for the first time in 1933 and sold out. Then Le Mayeur bought a plot of land on the shores of Sanur Beach which he used as a studio and house. That is where every day Le Mayeur painted with Ni Pollok as the main model. In 1935, Le Mayeur married Ni Pollok.</br></br>In 1956, the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Bahder Djohan, visited Le Mayeur's house and was fascinated by these gentle works. Bahder then suggested to Le Mayeur that his house would later be used as a museum. Le Mayeur agreed and worked even harder to improve the quality and add to his collection of paintings.</br></br>On August 28, 1957, Le Mayeur signed a testament in which Le Mayeur bequeathed all his possessions including land, house, and everything in it to Ni Pollok as a gift. At the same time, Ni Pollok then transferred everything that was inherited from her husband to the Government of Indonesia to be used as a museum.</br></br>In 1958, Le Mayeur suffered from ear cancer. Accompanied by Ni Pollok, he was treated in Belgium. Two months later, on May 31, 1958, Le Mayeur died at the age of 78 and was buried in Brussels. Ni Pollok then returned to Bali to take care of his house until her death on July 18, 1985 at the age of 68 years.</br></br>Le Mayeur's works can be enjoyed at the Le Mayeur Museum, which is located on the shores of Sanur Beach, Denpasar.ed on the shores of Sanur Beach, Denpasar.)
• Agus Vrisaba  + (Agus Vrisaba is a writer born in Klaten, C … Agus Vrisaba is a writer born in Klaten, Central Java, May 15 1941. In the 1970s he lived in Bali and socialized closely with many Balinese artists. In the late 1980s he moved to Tawangmangu, Central Java. He died on February 17 1992. Agus was a very productive short story writer. His works are published by Kompas, Sinar Harapan. Later also in Suara Pembaharuan, Vista, Jawa Pos, Bali Post, Intisari, Surabaya Post, Suara Indonesia, Zaman, and also various other regional newspapers. Kompas Book Publishers (PBK) is trying to bring back his works and edit them in a book, a collection of his first single short stories, entitled "From Bui to Nun" in 2004. Agus himself, until the end of his life, had not had time to publish his works. There is only one short story, namely "Sodom and Gomorrah" which was included in the anthology "Two Sexes for Midin", published by Kompas Book Publishers in 2003.blished by Kompas Book Publishers in 2003.)
• Aji Pari  + (Aji Pari means ‘the spell of rice'. This l … Aji Pari means ‘the spell of rice'. This lontar is written in ancient Javanese and is one of the lontars which contains teachings about traditional agriculture. Aji Pari is in the same category as agricultural lontars such as Usada Taru Pramana, Aji Janantaka, Usada Carik, and so on.</br></br>Aji Pari in general contains mantras about the greatness of rice from the time it is planted to post-harvest. This lontar is closely related to the Subak organization, which is thought to have existed since the ninth century. Within the Subak organization, there are many special ceremonies for rice starting from before planting to after harvest. In other words, rice is treated like a human undergoing developmental phases.</br></br>Lontar Aji pari likens rice to a sacred tree which is a form of the goddess Sri (the goddess of prosperity) as a tree. Therefore, in each phase of rice development, it is given different names. Lontar Aji Pari revealed that traditional Balinese and Javanese people highly respect rice plants as the main source of food in an agrarian society.</br></br>Based on what is contained in Aji Pari's lontar, it can be assumed that the rice seeds in Bali came from Java, to be precise during the Airlangga era or before. Perhaps at that time there were native Balinese rice species, but in allegory this lontar states that Bhatara Sri came from Kamulan (East Java). This indicates that there was a better breeding of rice species in East Java at that time, which was later developed in Bali as well.which was later developed in Bali as well.)
• Alit S. Rini  + (Alit S.Rini was born and live in Denpasar … Alit S.Rini was born and live in Denpasar with the name Ida Ayu Putu Alit Susrini. She wrote poems in the Bali Post newspaper which afterwards become her workspace. Then she was promoted to the culture, religion, education, opinion desk and 1998 as performance editor, and then moved to the opinion desk until she retired in 2015. "Karena Aku Perempuan Bali" (Since I am a Balinese Woman) 2003 is her single poem compilation. Her poem was compiled in book "Cinta Disucikan Kehidupan Dirayakan", "Bali Living in Two World" (2002), "Dendang Denpasar Nyiur Sanur" (2016), "Klungkung: Tanah Tua Tanah Cinta" (2017) is a compilation of her poems published in 2017. She later collaborated with Nyoman Wirata with a book entitled "Pernikahan Puisi".a with a book entitled "Pernikahan Puisi".)
• Baligrafi Kelapa  + (All parts of the coconut plant can be used … All parts of the coconut plant can be used by humans. In the midst of strong winds, coconut trees are still able to stand firm. Even when it has fallen and dried up, the stems and leaves can still be useful. I imply the same hope, although in a visualized form that is not yet fully perfect.alized form that is not yet fully perfect.)
• BALINESE CULTURAL TRADITIONS ARE INCREASINGLY EXTINCTWITH THE TIMES  + (Along with the times, not only in ejection … Along with the times, not only in ejection, even writing Balinese script in ejection is not fluent, from small children to adults. If we don't innovate, then we shouldn't be influenced by the times. It is true that it is difficult to find lontar, but there are several parties who sell it. If you don't buy it, then we start learning so that it is fluent and understands the ejection. Therefore, awareness from many parties is needed to preserve Balinese culture in the form of Balinese script on ejection. Preserving Balinese Culture is what we really need to do so that in the future it does not experience extinction because it is rarely used. So it needs support or encouragement from the government in the form of continuing to carry out counseling on Balinese Script using palm-leaf in every school, especially junior or high school, and providing facilities in the form of Balinese Script training centers, or continuing to carry out Balinese Script writing competitions on lontar during the Balinese Language Month. I hope that the younger generation who live in this millennial generation can write Balinese, especially writing Balinese script on ejection.ially writing Balinese script on ejection.)
• Anak Agung Gde Rai  + (Anak Agung Gde Rai or usually called as Ag … Anak Agung Gde Rai or usually called as Agung Rai, born in Peliatan, Ubud, on July 17th, 1955. He is a humanist (cultural practitioner) and an artist who has big role in preserving and promoting arts of Indonesia, particularly Bali. He is the founder of ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Art). The poverty during his childhood motivated him to change their family life to make it better by continuously work hard. When he was young, he has ever become “merchant” of artistic goods for tourists in Bali. </br></br>Agung Rai has a dream to become a teacher, but he has to burry it since cant afford the tuition. Then, he learned to paint. But, he realized his skill is yet sufficient as painter. Otherwise, he took a course of English and became a tour guid. From his interaction with the tourists, he got sense of business to try as seller of artistics goods made by his neighbors in his hometown. Since then, he is becoming a merchant in arround Sanur, Kuta until Padangbai. As a merchant, his sense of business and arts was developed. Then he mad friend with many arts collectors. He followed his friend to be a collector of maestro’s artwork. From a collector, he became a currator for artwork exhibition. Such as, in 1989, Agung Rai went to Japan and took a hundred of artworks from fifty painters that joined a group of Sanggar Seniman Agung Rai (Agung Rai Artists Group). This paintings then was shown in Japan for two months. </br></br>Anxiety and worry for his country’s cultural preservation mainly in field of arts make him obssessed to establish a museum and arts galery. Then, with wonderful effort of him, in June 9th 1996, ARMA Museum officially opened by Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro while at that time have position as Minister of Education and Culture. ARMA is one of museums with most complete collection in Indonesia. From classical artwork until contemporary, even artwork of local artist and other countries. Moreover, ARMA periodically held an exhibition of artworks. </br></br>The popularity of ARMA is masively increasing since it often held various cultural event such as music performance, theatre, providing bookroom with various collection for visitors, held seminar of culture and art. Events in ARMA mostly in international scale and often were hold by various artworkers and culture from many countries. With various arrangement of these kind of event, ARMA achieved predicate as most popular museum and the best museum in Indonesia based on tourist as how it was compiled by world travelling site, TripAdvisor. </br>For his effort to preserve arts, Agung Rai was awarded many awards. Such as, in 2002 he was awarded by Indonesia Government as “The pioneer in advancing the fine arts”. In 2012 he was chosen as Chief of Himusba (Himpunan Museum Bali) 2012-2017. In 2016 “TripAdvisor” awarded ARMA as the best museum in Indonesia. The choice was determined by the tourists who has visited the various museums in Indonesia. </br></br>The Books of Agung Rai and ARMA can be read in “Gung Rai, Kisah Sebuah Museum // Gung Rai, A Story of Museum” (KPG, 2013), “Saraswati in Bali: A Temple, A Museum and A Mas” (BAB Publishing Indoneisa, 2015”, “Agung Rai, Sang Mumpuni // Agung Rai, The Maestro” (Lestari Kiranatama, 2017)., The Maestro” (Lestari Kiranatama, 2017).)
• Angenan  + (Angenan is a lamp that resembles a phallus … Angenan is a lamp that resembles a phallus made from coconut shells, in the middle of the coconut there is rice, chicken or duck egg shells filled with coconut oil and a wick in the form of white thread and kepeng money. On it there are coils of colorful thread, white and yellow, or tri datu (red, black, white). This angenan is placed on the bed or on the chest of a deceased person. On the day of burial, the deceased's relatives take the corpse to the cemetery because it will be melted down.e cemetery because it will be melted down.)
• Antonio Maria Blanco  + (Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1 … Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1911, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Both of his parents were Spanish, a fact that Blanco believed linked him geographically and spiritually to Miro and Salvador Dali. His father settled in Manila during the Spanish - American War, where he attained prominence as a physician. Blanco was educated at the American Central School in Manila. During his high school years he loved the arts, literature and language classes but struggled in scientific subjects. It is no wonder that he spoke six languages - Spanish, French, English, Tagalog, Indonesian and a bit of Balinese. After completing high school in Manila, Blanco studied at the National Academy of Art in New York under Sidney Dickinson. During those early formative years, Blanco concentrated on the human form, fascinated by the female body more than any other subject matter. To further his studies and ignite his traveling spirit, he traveled extensively throughout the world before he finally landed in Bali in 1952. The King of Ubud gave Blanco a piece of land to set up his home and studio in Campuan, Ubud, at the confluence of two sacred rivers. Blanco and his Balinese wife, the celebrated dancer Ni Ronji, lived in their mountain retreat, barely leaving it for the world outside. Following a brief trip to the United States, where Blanco acquired many new collectors, the couple never left their fantasy home again.</br></br>Living in serene surroundings with his four children, Tjempaka, Mario, Orchid and Maha Devi, Bali became Blanco's center. He was fascinated by the island and completely captivated by its charm.</br> </br>Blanco lived and worked in his magical hilltop home until his death in 1999, feverishly creating his fantasy portraits of beautiful women. Surrounded by lush gardens, rice fields and with a Banyan tree standing over his family's temple, Antonio Blanco proceeded to create a new reality for himself. His artistic outpourings of this isolated world became much sought after by eager art lovers, collectors and promoters. Within a few years, Blanco became the most famous foreign artist to make Bali his home. He was recognized in both Indonesia and abroad, receiving numerous Blanco Awards and commanding huge prizes at international auctions.</br></br>By the end of his life, Blanco had begun building his museum at his studio in Campuan. Dramatically, he died just before its inauguration. His funeral was marked by a very important Blanco Cremationin Ubud. It was Blanco's dream to turn his studio-mansion into a museum. His son, Mario, fulfilled this dream by following his path to become a painter. The Blanco Renaissance Museum is now open to the public, exposing both the maestro's and Mario's art works. both the maestro's and Mario's art works.)
• Prasasti Sembiran A1  + (Apart from lontar manuscripts, ancient Bal … Apart from lontar manuscripts, ancient Balinese literacy remains also exist in the form of copper inscriptions. Most of the inscriptions that still exist today are made of copper plates which were most likely made on the shores of Lake Tamblingan during the reign of ancient Balinese kings. One of the important groups of inscriptions about the socio-political situation of ancient Bali is the Sembiran inscription found in Sembiran Village, Tejakula District, Buleleng, Bali.</br></br>This inscription consists of 10 groups made between 922 to 1181 AD (more than 200 succession). This proves that the ancient Balinese kingdom under the Warmadewa dynasty was a safe and stable kingdom for approximately 400 years (until 1343 AD). The ten inscriptions were issued by different kings and mostly contain social regulations, regional boundaries, taxes and government administration.</br></br>The A1 Sembiran inscription dates to 844 Saka (922 AD) and was issued by King Ugrasena. It contains information about Julah Village which is one of the oldest villages in northern Bali. This Sembiran inscription proves that the residents of Sembiran Village were originally refugees from Julah. They fled to mountainous area possibly because of attacks from the direction of the coast.</br></br>The Sembiran inscription belongs to the type of inscription known as the "Yumu Pakatahu" group because the first sentence in the inscription reads this way. Similar inscriptions were found in Gobleg and Sukawana, which also fall into the same category.a, which also fall into the same category.)