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One of the modern Balinese literary works that has developed in the community is the short story Luh Ayu Manik Mas Ngalahang Legu Poléng. The short story contains the value of good education to shape the character of the community. Likewise, the contents of the short story are very closely related to people's lives today. So that it is more interesting to know the values of the short stories, especially the character values of the characters. Based on the thoughts above, this study will discuss the problem, namely the value of character education contained in the short story of Luh Ayu Manik Mas Ngalahang Legu Poléng. +
This paper intends to critically analyze the Bali’s family planning discourse that was launched by the Governor of Bali in June 2019, which gave rise to pros and cons in the community. State hegemony through the national KB program 'Two Enough Children' is seen to have weakened the demographic position of the ethnic Balinese on the one hand and the dominance of the migrant population on the other. The purpose of this study is to explain how ideological interests, political interests of identity, and cultural romanticism operate and contest in the discourse of Bali’s family planning in Bali. Using the critical discourse analysis method this study found that Bali's family planning discourse involves the contestation of local, national, and global ideologies. His conclusion was that in the contestation the practice of identity politics and the manipulated of cultural romanticism by subjects and actors took place in the dialectics of competition and positioning between Balinese and migrant populations. +
About this work Aditya explains In NOW Bali magazine: “I have no manual skills of drawing and painting, my creativity developed within the design field. I became interested in graphic design at school as the technology I learned easily, and I perceived this as a career opportunity,” Aditya told me. “When the pandemic began, I was unsure what to do. I began following a collective of artists from Jakarta, IZZY, on the Internet who streamed information about 3-dimensional digital art. This offered me new insights, triggering my imagination to the possibility of fresh creative expressions. I became dedicated to understanding 3D animation from free open-source platforms.”
“Digital art rarely enters the normal art world and is mostly focused upon design and advertising. NFTs exist in an exciting and rapidly evolving decentralised and democratic art world, which eliminates the middleman. Anybody can become an artist or collector,” Aditya explained. “I have learned by watching online and joining Indonesian and international communities. I, therefore, do not need to enter the conventional Bali and Indonesian art worlds.”
“I have minted (the process of uploading digital works onto blockchain platforms for sale) over fifteen NFTs and sold more than 10 works. I have sold one exclusive NFT on the ETH platform for 0.1ETH the equivalent of USD $300 and am making series of ten works. More than five of my series have sold out at the price of 3 Tezos, a cryptocurrency valued at about $5 for 1 Tezos. In addition, I have sold two NFTs on the secondary market and received royalties. The royalty mechanism is the advantage of NFTs over conventional art which exists in a domain rife with dishonest practices and at the highest tier is flushed with fake work.”
“Many see NFTs as simply a cash grab. The technology is in its infancy, is unregulated, yet allows opportunities to create new artistic expressions and earn money.“
“When you talk to a human in 2035, you’ll be talking to someone that’s a combination of biological and non-biological intelligence,” says American futurist and Google’s Director of Engineering Ray Kurzweil. “I have set the date 2045 for the ‘Singularity’ which is when we will multiply our effective intelligence a billion fold by merging with the intelligence we have created.”
“I seek to create unique NFTs with references to Bali to provide an alternative for the crypto art market,” he stated. “I believe what is important is artists and creatives learning about new technologies and the growing array of opportunities available to them. Such as new expressive genres, reaching new audiences and securing alternative income streams.”
Published exactly 50 years after Gregory Bateson's and Margaret Mead's "Balinese Character" (which still stands as a standard reference on Balinese culture), this study of the Balinese people - a collaboration between a Western psychiatrist with wide experience of Balinese culture and a Western-trained Balinese psychiatrist - finds their basic assumptions inherently flawed. The study concludes that their book presents an inaccurate and misleading characterization of the Balinese as they were 50 years ago. In addition to this critique, the authors present their alternative formulations of psychosocial aspects of Balinese culture, their aim being to establish a more correct and valid portrayal of the life of the Balinese. +
From the album Rhythm of Paradise
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From the album Ulah Egar
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From the album Flute for Love
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From the album Sundara
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Private sector development in Southeast Asia is fundamental to boosting growth and development in many countries in the ASEAN region. The influx of startups, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the regions, have attracted the attention of numerous global investors and venture capitalists. It will help both developing and less developed countries advance and ultimately reduce poverty, increase employment, and have various positive multiplier effects in the countries. However, there are still many SMEs that are unable to thrive and grow due to their inability to access financing from banks. This commentary focuses on the underlying reasons why some SMEs lack access to finance, specifically in Vietnam. This research Identified three underlying reasons why there is a lack of access to finance and credits in Vietnam; nepotism in the banking industry, the role of gender, and unfriendly business climate for SMEs. +
Frequent blackouts in Jakarta have a multiplier effect on the country’s national and economic security, as well as Jakarta’s development toward becoming a smart city. Two policy options for the government explained in this article would be to reform PLN management and introduce smart grid technology. +
Bali is a global tourist destination having had the added descriptor paradise for most of the last century. But it is now transparent to most visitors that serious problems prevail across the entire local economy and built environment. The incoherence of development is largely to blame. Given the failure to generate a new Balinese architecture that matches the integrity of the old, Balinese urbanists are now caught in a Gordian knot where a unified traditional architecture remains, yet a new architecture is not forthcoming. How to untie the knot is the question. Architecture suffered major discontinuity when traditional building was largely abandoned in the face of progressive urbanization. The problem remains unresolved. The following paper represents a preliminary attempt to expose key issues. It suggests methods of moving forward. But a new momentum demands a new philosophy in the realm of urban theory, the foundation of all professional activity. No significant progress can take place without it. My attention is therefore directed to answering the question how can the transition be made from traditional Balinese architecture emerging from the dynamics of feudalism, to its conscious translation and accommodation within post-modernity, informational capitalism, and globalization? While the problem needs tackled at several levels – education, policy, strategy and enforcement, I suggest in conclusion that these should be framed within generic principles derived from vernacular transformations, a culture of critical Balinese regionalism, and an adaptation of the New Urbanist lexicon to a tropical environment. +
Bali tourism performance art is a form of an art which is purposely processed to be served to tourists. This art has theatrical and spectacular characteristics which accentuate visual attractiveness more than scared, magical, and symbolic values. Some kinds of art such as Legong Dance, Ramayana Ballet, Barong and Keris Dance, Monkey Dance, Face Mask Dance, and Shadow Puppet Dance have been being main menu of art spectacle in Bali. Bali tourism performance art has appeared in a new package since 1980. This concept was dominantly affected by postmodern aesthetic characteristics such as: Pastiche, Parody, Kitsch, Camp, and Skizofrenia. Its purpose was to make performance art became more exotic which was related to economic interest. Therefore, many Bali cultural art activities included its sacred value have been eroded by a fast and fantastic secularization process in both quality and quantity. +
The “Bridge” between these two panels is a piece of canvas I placed on a rooftop much too close to Mt. Agung when it was threatening an all out eruption. I left it there for a couple of weeks and it collected the volcanic ash and whatever else the volcano spewed. The result is a work not as much made in Bali, but actually Made BY Bali.
“The Bridge” part of the “Forces of Nature” project; an ongoing study and documentation of the effects of Nature. +
The legend of Cinderella is found in many forms all over the world. Here is my version: There are four girls; three are very ugly and egotistical. The Step Mother hates Cinderella, the fourth girl, and harasses her constantly. Cinderella finally leaves home and, when she reaches the mountains, Magic Birds befriend her and shower her with gifts of gold, diamonds and love. This legend ends with a Handsome Prince marrying Cinderella and they live happily ever after. +
Article from Bali Post newspaper May 1980
Bali Post English Edition, May 1980
Conversation with Arie Smit
The name is synonymous for many with the 'Young Artist' movement of Penestanan, Ubud- a name that inevitably crops up when one studies the modern evolution of Balinese art. Some people feel that the introduction of the 'Young Artist' movement has only led to a crass form of art whose only merit is commercial, others feel that it is too 'un Balinese'.
Arie Smit himself doesn't elaborate much on his role in initiating this new school of art, he considers his role as that of a mere 'suggester'. He implies that he never taught the 'Young Artist's any fundamental concepts or techniques, insisting that he works not on "putting in but bringing out". He claims that he is more interested in the mental states and environment that influence art, the people and the culture that characterise it.
His romance with the imagery of Bali is on-going: "Bali is a bulwark of images" and though he admits that this source of inspiration is eventually limited, he cannot shake his passion for it. Perhaps this is a direct result of his philosophy of art, a philosophy that has been tested and refined over the many years that he has spent in Indonesia (he became an Indonesian citizen in 1951).
His fascination with Balinese imagery is linked with his interest in 'Child Art'. Fittingly his contribution to Bali has been to provide a vehicle for Naive Art in the ‘Young Artist’ movement.
To explain the beginnings and motives for this he takes us back to the Fifties when he was in Bandung. At the time he was working for the Publishing house "Masa Baru” as a lithographer. One of his colleagues was the Dutch born Rina Marsman, a remarkable woman who had once tutored Queen Wilhelmina’s children in exile during WWII.
Her extensive knowledge in the field of education led involvement in the area in Indonesia, a country she had learned to love. Rina Marsman had the foresight to include a formidable library of books on the subject amongst the possessions she brought to Indonesia. Arie Smit took full advantage of this opportunity to plunge into books on education and “child art”.
Prompted by her, he began working part time teaching members of the Yayasan Beribu organization (made up of influential society women of the time) in education techniques. The Yayasan Beribu was chaired by Mrs. Mary Effendy Saleh, whose husband was in charge of Indonesia's railroads at the time. Rina Marsman was bringing the latest education techniques to this group who in turn were to teach children.
In the spare time that he had Arie Smit managed to paint. Out of this set of circumstances grew the first real momentum towards the 'Young Artists'. At one point he was teaching lithography to Bandung's ITB (Technical Institute) students - and through this decided to mount an exhibition there. Via his contact with Mrs. Saleh he managed to distribute art materials to the children of railway workers. "These children drew what they saw around them, and the realities that they lived with. Children can only draw what they have experienced, their own mental environment - and it's spontaneous, non-intellectual...". It fascinated him to see the readiness with which children drew their world, the power of their observation - "there were locomotives, carriages, derailments (it was during the Darul Islam terrorist times), and we noticed that although fundamentally the same there were slight differences between the girls and the boys: the girls would sometimes put in a nurse!" The exhibition was a success.
Again when staying near Puncak on the Jakarta-Bandung route he would notice how the village children had 'spontaneously' acquired a catalogue-like knowledge of motor vehicle makes and specifications. He set about experimenting, providing these children with art materials. Once more there was a spontaneous outpouring of the details of their environment, the same overwhelming power of observation. He undertook these experiments wherever he went in Indonesia.
When he first arrived in Ball in 1956 he followed the same pattern. It proved to be a surprise: "It just all came pouring out. As there were no cars, ships, etc. then, they naturally drew what was in their environment. But the quality of their imagination was fantastic, the scope of the Balinese children was tremendous: dances, witches, cremations...” He noticed an emphasis on religion and ceremony, a factor he attributed to the wealth of the culture. But for him the most surprising aspect of these drawings was not the subject matter: “They did not depict objects from their immediate environment, or what was static in their surroundings, they almost always drew or painted what was about to happen. They were always anticipating events to come, such as the cremation next week or the dance the following night..” In all his experiments this 'anticipation' was unique to Bali: the tendency of children's imagination to project into the future.
It was precisely this type of exotic material that was to prove of interest to foreigners in Indonesia. In 1960 Arie Smit chose Penestanan as the site for his major ‘experiment’, the ‘Young Artist’ movement. It was a poor village virtually owned by neighbouring landowners who used their labor. Arie Smit began by bartering their first paintings for art materials from foreigners working in Jakarta. “During Sukarno's time art supplies were almost impossible to obtain - this source of supplies was vital to the movement". It grew and grew, and other intermediaries began to play a more active role in the marketing (Jimmy Pandy was one who in Arie's memory was most helpful). On the other hand others had to be convinced and won over - yet when these dealers finally started marketing Young Artists they were surprised to see it become one of the fastest selling items
An exhibition in Jakarta several weeks after Gunung Agung erupted was a roaring success, partly because Bali was the focus of public sympathy at the time. For Arie Smit it was a relief to get away from the marketing once things were rolling along by themselves - he never relished the role of salesman. "But it was mainly the diligence and industriousness of these painters that kept me going, I felt that I couldn't let them down.”
Despite the fact that the movement has now proliferated tremendously ("Nowadays even an expert would have a hard time wading through all these paintings”) he feels that the best of the Young Artist remain the same 40 that he started off - though they are hardly young anymore.
Getting back to 'child art’ Arie states again that all naive painting is a spontaneous, symbolic rendering of the ‘environment’ of the painter. He points out that the Balinese have a tremendous power or vision, and feels that they have no need to work from models or to do life sketches. Arie feels that human beings were never the all-important center of the Balinese Cosmos, and says that the renaissance emphasis on man as the center of the Universe is completely foreign to the Balinese. Thus, at least for Arie Smit, the Young Artist is closer to real Balinese art than the art of those influenced by Bonnet: According to him the 'real Balinese' art is embodied in the paintings that came out of Batuan during the Thirties - the depiction of the various different worlds, the symbolic style. Young Artists, by painting from their own imagination in an essentially symbolic style are closer to this Balinese concept of art than any other ‘modern movement’.
One of the important traits of ‘child art’ is the exemption of the intellectualization process - Arie worked mainly with young people under the age of 17, the age around which he says "comes an intellectual crisis. The intellect interferes with the direct expression of the imagination, sometimes to the point where hesitation blocks the expression completely." How did the children of the 60's, the young Artists of Penestanan, cope with growing up?
He admits that they ran into a couple of crisis points, where ‘intellectual’ concepts began to interfere with their free expression.
Despite his principle of non-interference he finally was compelled to step in: "I watched if for some time, letting it go. But at a certain point I had to re-suggest, to re-affirm their confidence in their own power of vision”.
He is obsessed with the ‘power of Balinese vision' - the ability to absorb details, the power of the imagination to recall.
When one questions the apparent stagnation of Balinese art, especially that of the Young Artists he admits that there is a need for new directions, not only now but continually. "But total freedom of expression is not an Asian trait. Asians, including Balinese, are more concerned with achieving perfection through repetition."
He thinks that this maybe the reason that so many Western Art. movements run dry so quickly, because of the tremendous pressure to create something new all the time, every time! To the oriental there is no such stigma attached to repetition.
His work with the Balinese has been one of careful balance between new inspiration and tradition, it was never easy. And not always welcome: once when residing in Ubud at Puri Kaleran, he tried to initiate some girls into painting. "It was back in the Fifties. Some of the girls were quite talented - but unfortunately the banjar community objected." Not only was painting not a woman's role, but for these young maidens to be working in the house of a bachelor was out of the question!
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Plastic waste have been a problem for the sustainability of tourism, especially Bali. Efforts to reduce plastic waste have been carried out by the government, such as the issuance of Denpasar Mayor Regulation Number 36 of 2018 and then followed by Bali Governor Regulation Number 97 of 2018. This paper aims to find out the opinions and changes in behavior of Balinese people, especially in Denpasar City after the enactment of the Denpasar Mayor Regulation and the Bali Governor Regulation about plastic waste. Data collection carried out through questionnaires distributed to tourists, students (tourism department), traders, the general public, and Lecturer. The result is everyone is aware of the government regulation on limiting single-use plastic bags, but some residents only know about the existence of government regulations without knowing where the regulations came from. Most of the people agree with the policy, but there are also people who disagree because the use of plastic bags is more efficient, however. This policy has led people to cultivate bringing their shopping bags. +
A novel about the adventure of Made Sanjaya, a Balinese teenager who wants to save his friends and family from old grudges and black magic. Nominated for the top 8 best novels at the 2017 UNNES International Novel Writing Contest. +
A book that discusses the existence of living things outside of Earth from a Hindu perspective. +
The SALCON virus outbreak hits Bali. Nagapuspa has not been found. Epsilon is furious. Haricatra disappears as if swollen by the Earth! +
Company biography of Perkumpulan Pendidikan Nasional, Denpasar, a famous institution that gave birth to Undiknas University, SMP Nasional Denpasar and more. +
A book about a short trip around Bali and admiring its architecture. +
Kadek Haricatra has a strange ability. He could see the Nagapuspa flower, the golden lotus flower growing on the rock. The flower can cure all human ailments. But Epsilon, the biggest drug company in the country, is really eager to take Nagapuspa. Kadek Haricatra wanted to be killed. He must run! +
Biography of Professor Gede Sri Darma, who used to be the youngest professor in Indonesia. +
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The cone-shaped of Kayonan in shadow puppets symbolize human life. The higher the knowledge and the older the age, The higher the knowledge and the older the age, humans must increasingly conical unite the Soul, Sense, Creation, Initiative, and Work in our lives (closer to the God). +
The island of Bali has been inextricably bound up with the tourism industry. This article examines the dynamic Balinese cultural identity and its ever-changing relationship with tourism in the age of globalism through the analysis of a case study: the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (between 1993–2018), containing an enormous statue of the Hindu God Wisnu mounting the magical bird Garuda. The park and statue can be seen as a new cultural landmark for the Indonesian nation and for the Balinese tourism industry. However, the case study of the park also shows how Bali has changed its role within the Indonesian archipelago since the fall of the Suharto regime in 1998 while dealing with new challenges of global tourism. Representations of a Balinese cultural identity have evolved from national, top-down level constructions of ‘cultural tourism’ into a global tourist destination through hosting international events at the park. +
Bali’s history is made up of many contradictions. Some of these are intrinsic to Balinese culture and society; others are due to the experience of colonisation by the Dutch and the result of incorporation into the nation-state of Indonesia. Others still stem from forces of modernisation, globalisation, tourism and consumerism. The authors of Bali’s Silent Crisis: Desire, Tragedy and Transition highlight these contradictions to reveal underlying problems that continue to shape, influence and in certain ways, haunt daily life in Bali. They contend that these forces and associated changes have resulted in deep psychological and cultural trauma that remains largely unacknowledged – hence a ‘silent crisis’ – and runs counter to the discourse of Bali as a paradise.
The authors have lived and worked in Indonesia over many years, with much of that time in Bali. With academic backgrounds in cultural studies and health promotion they bring an interesting perspective to their subject and display an obvious concern for the long-term psychological health of Balinese caught up in the profound processes of change, violence, and desire that are encapsulated in the subtitle of their book. From the outset we get a very strong sense of their motivation in researching and writing the book and their commitment to Balinese friends and colleagues. It is clear they have a great deal of affection for their subjects and come to their conclusions based on a long-term engagement with Bali.
The full review of the book is available in: https://www.insideindonesia.org/review-bali-s-silent-crisis?highlight=WyJiYWxpIiwiYmFsaSdzIiwiJ2JhbGkiLCJiYWxpJyIsImJhbGknLiIsIidiYWxpJ3MiLCJiYWxpJywiLCJiYWxpcycuIl0%3D +
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This is a very popular dance in the villages whose origins go back to the 1930’s. Also called the Love dance, it is performed by 10 young ( unmarried) couples, and involves singing and dancing to the gambelan and flirtatious movements. Janger means infatuation, so the young ladies and men flirt with each other during the dance creating a happy, fun and sometimes humorous connection.
The performers had practised this dance in Pesalakan village , a traditional village about 15 minutes from Ubud centre, for many months before, as many had never danced before.
So this was a revival of the culture through dance which is so important to witness with the many modern influencers impacting culture on the island of the gods.
One of the main aims of the Togetherness Project is to preserve and revive the culture among the younger generation, and this dance is a wonderful example of togetherness, as it brought the youth together to practise and express their culture. +
The purpose of this study is to design a form of optimizing the role of the pecalang in helping to organize common order and public order organized by the Covid-19 Pandemic Prevention Task Force Team. This study is descriptive-qualitative writing which uses and collects more information by exploring every social phenomenon that occurs. The division of authority for the administration of common order and public order held by the Bali Provincial Civil Service Police Unit in an effort to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic experienced many obstacles. It is necessary to optimize the role of the pecalang in helping to organize common order and public order organized by the Covid-19 Pandemic Prevention Task Force Team. +
Community participation is a contributing factor to the success of waste management. Behavioral changes must be instilled from an early age. The Booklet is a suitable medium used for changes in the behavior of elementary school students. The waste sorting material can be more easily explained by using text messages and pictures. Quasi-experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design. The sampling method is Multistage Random sampling large sample taken for research is 90 people at 65 elementary school in South Denpasar. The instrument of this research is a questionnaire, with data retrieval technique done through interview analysis compare mean paired sample t-test. There is the difference of knowledge, attitude, and action before and after counseling method of self- evaluation by media booklet with a value of (p <0.001). Health promotion efforts by optimizing the role of School Health Services. For further research can be done research on the role of teachers and parents in health promotion activities. +
Traditional Balinese painting elements contain narrative, illustrative, figurative, functional, these formed the structure of Balinese art which is closely related to the existence of the text as the background of its creation. This study aims to read the influence caused by narrative as things that affect the “wimba” and the “cara wimba” in traditional Balinese painting which is focused on Sutasoma's painting in the Kamasan painting style in Bale Kambang Kerta Gosa, Klungkung and the painting of Prabu Salya by I Ketut Gede Singaraja. This research method uses a qualitative art research with analytical descriptive, the theory used as an analysis is the system namely Ruang-Waktu-Datar from the theory of Bahasa Rupa. The results of the analysis show that the narrative forms a system of procedures for depicting traditional Balinese paintings which can be seen from the way the perspective is applied from various sides, the pattern of depiction of figures that replace facial expressions with gestures, as well as the presence of a symbolic time dimension. Through reading with the Ruang-Waktu-Datar, it is found that traditional Balinese paintings are influenced by narratives that are very strongly reflected in their language of appearance. +
Collection of Photographs of the Wildflowers in Ubud's Hills and Rice Fields.
A reflection of the gentle, quiet nature of fortitude. Our blossoming hills and rambling terraces. Here, the overlooked and the neglected survive and thrive. They blossom beautifully as well. +
One of the things at the centre of Balinese culture, perhaps can be said to be the certainty of one’s relationship to Nature. If art is integral to our culture, how much more is Nature.
The White Wood of Bayan (Pohon Kayu Putih Bayan) is an ancient tree. One of the many ancient trees that is on Sacred ground and is in itself part of a Temple, Pura Babakan. Being hundreds of years old, it certainly did not appear suddenly out of nowhere. However, it has begun to attract far more attention in these recent months. Perhaps due to the growing awareness on social media, there are certainly more visitors there in the past year.
The Beauty of the White Wood of Bayan, these photographs centre on the presence of its Temple. That when we look upon this Tree, it is not separate from looking upon that which is Sacred. +
World Without Sound is an Anthology of art and thought.With contributions from Putu Suasta, Warih Wisatsana, Made Kaek, Putu Bonuz, Ellen Lane, Made Artawa, Wayan Suastama, Agung Putra, Made Delo Budiarta, Nyoman Handi, Tjandra Hutama, Made Somadita, David Hopkins, Kadek Sudiasa, ManButur Suantara, Sun Rong Fang, Wayan Juniari, Dewi Dian Reich.
Sawidji has collated together a series of artworks and poetry for this special presentation. It is an anthology. This theme of ‘World Without Sound’ was inspired by the wonderful experiences we had in working together with the Sushrusa Deaf School Community. Not simply about raising awareness about those with differences in our community and sign language. Perhaps even more remarkable, is experiencing the reality of the nature of inclusivity. As a powerful value that nurtures a growing collective empathy.
Most art exhibitions have one primary objective and that is to feature and highlight artworks and artists. This is by no means very different. However, perhaps the spirit of which this was put together is a little different. Somewhat experimental that it could not be foreseen what will be the result. We invited those in our community, whether it be social, digital or local to participate in a contemplation. To contemplate the concept of ‘Dunia Tanpa Suara’. This translates to ‘World Without Sound’ (though may also be translated to ‘World without voice’). To contribute to this reflection using a creative piece.
The Spirit of Inclusivity
Our invitation was done in the spirit of inclusivity. It was not only artists but also other members of the community who felt reflections on this theme were worthwhile. With the time and space, we have available we can only say a heartfelt thank you to everyone. Those whose works and contributions made it possible for us to present this anthology. One for all of our community to enjoy. It is so so very rich with insight and learning. One that is deep with life lessons from all directions of life experiences.
With such personal freedom and intimacy, everyone came to their private message about their imagine ‘World Without Sound’. For each realisation in every individual, it is a lesson of wisdom, empathy or simply of beauty that we can partake in.
ur heartfelt gratitude to everyone who opened themselves and generously shared their time, creations and thoughts with us. We are honoured by the generosity of the talented artists and writers who have come together in this anthology of art and thought, living the very spirit of inclusivity.
Online Exhibition available for viewing at Sawidji.com https://sawidji.com/2023/04/16/world-without-sound-an-anthology/
Explores what lies within the character of ‘Topeng Keras’. One of the sacred Masks that appear in Topeng Babad. One of Bali’s oldest and most sacred Dance Mask Rituals. A series of portraits exploring the character that resonates within the Mask 'Topeng Keras', the dance and the dancer. And the realtionship between the three. +
Portrait of contemporary artist Putu Bonuz Sudiana by Dewi Dian Reich. In Sawidji Studio. A multi disciplinary contemporary artist well known for his powerful abstract style. Putu Bonuz Sudiana is a dynamic and progressive artist with a creative charisma that attracts a wide range of audiences. His contributions have been in painting, installation, music, performance art and poetry. +
Topeng Dalem. The King, the Mask and the Dance.
Topeng Dalem represents the King, Dalem Waturenggon, associated with the Golden Age of Balinese Kingdom of Gelgel during the 16th century. He is known within this narrative as loving, benevolent and wise. A compassionate King. That is why, according to Kadek Sudiasa, in order to carve and capture the essence of Topeng Dalem is difficult. To capture the calm and gentleness of this King, with what he describes as having a particular softness around the eyes. It is this very subtlety within his character that makes it difficult to capture. He lacks the obvious characteristics that are embodied in Topeng Keras or Topeng Tua.
For Full article https://sawidji.com/2023/07/19/topeng-dalem-the-truth-of-a-king/ +
Portrait of Aryani Willems by Dewi Dian Reich, Sawidji Art and Photography. Fine Art Photography. +
The Dancer. When a Dance carries such a monumental heritage, its substance is often disconnected from a much larger audience. Those who study the culture and its arts and are dancers themselves have a deeper well of understanding of the art. Perhaps relating to the dancer is a good way to appreciate the dance. A human element that we can all understand. +
'Lost Signal' is part of Photography Series of the same name by Dewi Dian Reich. Writer, artist and photographer.
"My Grandfather speaks and walks these streets. He use to hold my hand,
My Grandfather is ageless, his vision sharp and wisdom deep,
Where is our playground? Why does he stumble?
Is it my eyes that are careless of the nails and broken glass that would cut his feet? Or my ears that mute out his voice?
Did you not know there are sharp nails and broken glass that would cut his naked feet? +
Portrait of Artist Sujana Suklu in the studio drawing on novel. Exploring one of the Three Rooms of Art. Art by Interaction.
Art by Interaction refers to a process touched by interactivity or collaboration. It is worthwhile to note the differences between interaction and collaboration are different. A collaborative process suggests mutual agreement, whilst interactions may occur within an art process that is not deliberate. All collaborations are interactions, yet not all interactions are collaborations. +
The Living Masks of Bali is our series that explores and celebrates Balinese traditional masks. We return today with a close-up look at Topeng Tua, the Old Mask. A conversation with Dancer and Mask Maker Kadek Sudiasa of Mas Ubud. A series of portraits of Topeng Tua. Accompanied by a conversation with Kadek Sudiasa, who explores his relationship and memories with Topeng Tua. As a dancer and as a mask maker. +
Portrait of contemporary artist Wayan Suastama by Dewi Dian Reich. Environmental portraiture, in an unstaged environment. Naturally depicting the artists studio workshop. Taken in early 2023 whilst cataloguing the artists works.
'Through the creative process, you learn to have honest conversations with yourself. That leads inevitably to peace in your life. That’s a gift of positivity.' ~ Wayan Suastama +
Social and Culture represented to discuss some of the issues that are affecting the longevity and authenticity of traditional practices in Bali today. Issues such as commercialisation of art and culture and its potential impacts on generations from today.
"It is not the lack of change that we should admire here. For there is definitely change. it would be foolish to deny that. It is the effort and the collective commitment that has survived even to this degree the ravaging changes that time and progress has brought everywhere else. I admire the fact that there is evidence that change may come, but there is still choice." +
Getting to know the Sacred Masks of Bali, through the perspectives of the artists whose lives are intimately intertwined. The character of the 'Hard Mask' and a Mask Makers' and dancers experiences with it.. excerpt from article..
"Topeng Keras is one of 5 characters that appear in the Topeng Babad Ceremonial Dance (refer to ‘Topeng Babad Today‘). Amongst these are Topeng Ratu (the Kings’ Mask) Topeng Tua (Old Mask) Topeng Sidakarya (Sidakarya Mask) Topeng Bondres (Common Peoples’ Mask). Kadek explains that according to the rules of mask making in Bali, the first mask is Topeng Keras. Topeng Keras is a ‘Patih’ (Minister of the King) The word Patih or Pepatih is a regent title that was traditionally used among Austronesian polities of insular Southeast Asia. In the first place, it denoted the chief minister of a kingdom or a traditional regency. The word originates from the Sanskrit word Patih meaning maintainer, master or guide." +
'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.'
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. +
It is believed that the Barong Landung is the manifestation of a royal couple, the King Jayapangus and his Chinese Consort Kang Cing Wie.
The story goes, that the royal couple were deeply in love but after many years had not been blessed with children. In need of a successor, the King went to Mount Batur to meditate and seek guidance. As he meditated there he met and took as his second wife the Dewi Danu. The daughter of the Goddess of Lake Batur. It is after this second marriage that conflict continued to haunt the family of the King Jayapangus. In summary, The Goddess of the Lake, angry to see her daughter hurt and betrayed. Because of this She destroyed King Jayapangus and his first wife Kang Cing Wie.
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Cappucino and Croissants, 2023
Dewi Dian Reich
Fine Art Giclee Print
60cm x 100cm
Cappucino and Croissants is part of a series that take Topeng Tua across different social and urban landscapes. There are references here to traditional identity, suggested tones of displacement and estrangement. The layers of meaning we can unravel here to reflect upon is truly open ended. You may even find humor here. +
Portrait of artist Aryani Willems by Dewi Dian Reich, Sawidji Art and Photography. Taken in June 2023. +
Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to the Earth and Spirit through a conceptual journey. Ref exhibition guide
https://sawidji.com/2022/12/13/kala-and-the-guardians-a-timely-reflection/
Kala is known to come with many definitions. Among these are time, death, performing arts, and specific deities in Hinduism, Javanese and Balinese mythologies. Yet, despite the many origin stories, there is a connecting thread that Kala is all of those manifestations. However, in this Collaboration, Kala is our canvas. Here Kala is defined specifically through her manifestation as TIME.
Kala is experienced through the conceptual portraits of the two Guardians representing our Earthly World and our Spiritual World. The portraits of the Guardians of Earth and Spirit were created through a combination of installations and the photography of Dewi Dian and ManButur Suantara. The paintings of Nyoman Handi respond to the questions and reflections raised by the Guardian portraits. +
Nungkalik International Art Festival
Art Festival debuting in 2023 by Institute of Art Denpasar, founded on themes discussed by Dr. Sujana Suklu. Featuring Artists Bambang Herras, Agung Gunawan, Martina Feirtag, Diwarupa, Made Kaek, Putu Bonuz Sudiana, Robert Martin, Galung Wiratmaja, Steve Bolton, Dewi Dian Reich, Ketut Sumerjana and Dr. Mas Ruscitadewi.
Nungkalik International Art Festival. An introduction to a contemporary art festival debuting this year in Bali that is in its early stages already showing signs of extraordinary possibilities. In nature Nungkalik is bold, experimental and conceptual. Centred on the idea offered by artist and lecturer Dr. Sujana Suklu that artists on a daily basis are subconsciously learning a universal intuitiveness whilst responding to the world throughout their lives.
That is to say, whether through their movements, musical or visual expressions as well as verbal interactions. Their bodies and memories compile experiences that keep developing and transforming with each day that passes. Their sensitivity to phenomena that occurs outside of themselves inevitably gets stronger and becomes a substantive sensitivity in their respective internal worlds. We may say this transforms into an instinctive sensitivity that does not require conscious deliberation when external elements circle close to their internal world.
The Premise of Nungkalik Art Festival
Artists are invited to participate in this experimental study, from different backgrounds, geographic locations as well as varying creative disciplines. Throughout the festival, community members with specialty areas in sociology, psychology, education and music were also invited to participate and observe. The global theme for the Nungkalik International Art Festival 2023 was introduced as ‘Exploring Archetypes’ with specific explorations on associated concepts during each workshop day.
Participating artists were involved in these workshops together with members of the Fine Arts and Performance Arts student body. Our day beginning with a discussion circle. Together exchanging thoughts and ideas about the proposed themes and the significance of the chosen mediums. Within these discussions, it is interesting how very naturally, abstract ideas and concepts were articulated by all artists.
full article.. https://sawidji.com/2023/07/27/nungkalik-festival-art-and-its-sacred-paradox/
A portrait of artist Sujana Suklu in a collaboration with Dewi Dian Reich. Exploring the Three Rooms of Art. Art by Interaction in the studio.
Sujana Suklu is known as a progressive thinker of contemporary art in Bali. With a pioneering vision that reflects a universal philosophy. Sujana Suklus’ contributions are vast in scope, encompassing multi-disciplinary fields within fine arts, academic and community platforms. Suklus’ academic research explores ways to bring art methodologies into communities cultivating and preserving local wisdom whilst expanding existing skill sets. The beauty of this research is that it has been applied and is actively growing in communities today. +
Kala and the Guardians
Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to the Earth and Spirit through a conceptual journey.
A collaborative exhibition with the works of Dewi Dian, ManButur Suantara, Nyoman Handi.
Kala and the Guardians conceptualise an abstract idea. The primary themes that we explore here are Kala, Earth and Spirit. In and of themselves, their nature. In addition to seeing these three entities separately, the threading of them together in this collaboration is to ask you to explore your relationship to each of these elements.
Kala, Earth and Spirit
Kala is known to come with many definitions. Among these are time, death, performing arts, and specific deities in Hinduism, Javanese and Balinese mythologies. Yet, despite the many origin stories, there is a connecting thread that Kala is all of those manifestations. However, in this Collaboration, Kala is our canvas. Here Kala is defined specifically through her manifestation as TIME. Of the three characters that we introduce, Kala is the faceless one. She is not represented as a portrait, or in a painting. Yet, she is present in them and in a significant way. That is also part of our display and exploration of Time. Part of the reflections in which Sawidji invites you to contemplate.
How different art mediums reinforce the message..
Kala is experienced through the conceptual portraits of the two Guardians representing our Earthly World and our Spiritual World. The portraits of the Guardians of Earth and Spirit were created through a combination of installations and the photography of Dewi Dian and ManButur Suantara. The paintings of Nyoman Handi respond to the questions and reflections raised by the Guardian portraits.
Collaboration, More Than Just a Word
All the mediums present in this collaboration bring very different qualities. Sawidji leads with photography. However, the photographic works are actually partners to installation pieces. Installation pieces that we created together as a team. The making of the costumes and studio installations together as a team is truly at the heart of each of our collaborations. A seed of an idea may be singular, but as it germinates and grows, all the contributing elements are what make it possible for it to flourish and blossom. Much the same for Sawidji Collaborations.
The artists that come together agree on the message. We feel the same about the message. It resonates in each of us. With this trust and agreement, we move together throughout the day and create together, the best embodiment of our concept. There is in fact a lot of freedom. A lot of room for each person to spontaneously make changes and try new things. There is no shortcut to the process. Our work is a result of going through a growth and maturing process for each concept, and this is done together.
Online Exhibition available for viewing https://sawidji.com/2022/12/13/kala-and-the-guardians-a-timely-reflection/
Portrait of Artistic Director and Visual Artist Dibal Ranuh. +
Sangeh Monkey Forest.
A Forest Memory, the Power of Memory and the Secrets of a Sacred Forest
Memory is mysterious. Memory can hold such power over us over a lifetime. It can be strong and clear or hazy and weak. Whether we see Memory or not, it is there, taking residence in the back of our minds. Shaping our perceptions, our actions and choices. Memory shapes us from very early on. This recording of our experiences. The stories that get replayed in our minds that tells us who we are. Where we come from and perhaps where we belong. +
Sawidji Comes Home is a celebration of our new home in the historic part of Plawa Denpasar, with a collection of works from our artist collective. A wonderful exposition of dynamic, multi-disciplinary creative voices.
We celebrate each individual passion, fixation, obsession, compulsion of each artist that is at the core of their creative drive. What compels them to create in this pure and selfless way. As artists we go through such a personal and intimate process, often filled with some form of struggle in the self, only to give birth to the physical form of an idea. This in itself is a wonder, a powerful seed that nourishes arts’ growth.
Exhibition Catalogue
https://sawidji.com/portfolio/sawidji-comes-home/ +
Part of a series of portraits of the Faces of Wayang Wong of Pura Taman Pule Mas Ubud. In the time before the performance begins, the intimate moments of the dancers and performers in their preparation for the enactment of the Sacred Wayang Wong.
Pura Taman Pule is a Temple in the village of Mas, Ubud in Bali. This mask dance is unique and is only performed here in this Temple. It is not performed outside of its grounds. A set of masks of the characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics are kept in the Temple.No one can say for certain where these masks originated. There are no certain records of the mask carver or how they came to be in the safekeeping of the Temple. That information perhaps has been lost as a result of conflict or war in history. +
Natures' Blossoms. An exploration of the hypothetical psychology of Nature through Portraiture as a theoretical genre. +
A series of photographs exploring a different, subtler side of the White Wood of Banyan. The fearsomeness of time evident in the turns and creases of this beautiful Sacred Tree.
Botanical Notes..
The White Wood Tree of Banyan was thought to be a ‘Bunut’ Tree or ‘Banyan Tree. Like many similar Ancient Trees in Bali. However, statements from local residents confirm that the genus of the tree has not yet been expressly confirmed. By the Ministry of Forestry or any University research teams. Their reluctance to confirm the genus of the tree is due to some particularities.
It is said the White Wood does not flower but bears fruit (we were a direct witness to the abundance of fruit on The White Wood). It has also been said that the White Wood will shed all its leaves every few months. Though Banyan Trees may shed leaves to retain moisture, it is unusual for a tree to shed leaves this regularly in a moist climate. So for all these reasons, the villagers have continued to call this tree Pohon Kayu Putih Bayan (the White Wood of Banyan). +
Five artists from various fields of art active in the Sawidji Artist Collective explore the question ‘what makes us human?’ This is a collaboration titled “Manus, a Conscious Journey” which opened on December 15, 2023, and will be open to the public until February 3, 2024. The exhibition is a Sawidji Collaboration working in partnership with Sudakara Art Space, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.
The artists involved in the Manus collaboration are Dibal Ranuh, Made Kaek, Nyoman Butur Suantara, Tjandra Hutama, and Dian Dewi. The five artists who have strong, militant and proven “colours” in their respective fields unite and dissolve in “Manus”.
Multi-disciplinary art collaboration including painting, sculpture, photography, digital media and film installation art. +
This is an image of 'Pelinggih Pemuun' an altar typically erected where there are large sacred trees. Often in Temple areas. This Pelinggih is one located in Pura Gunung Lebah in Campuhan Ubud. +
Natures' Blossoms Portraiture Series. With our undeniable bond and complex relationship to that of our own visage and that of others, the exploration of portraiture continues. This time moving away from the individuality of self or our own personalities albeit psychologies. Instead we explore the identity of something greater than ourselves.
An exercise of empathy through the only way we know best.. through our own human limitations and emotive perceptions. A portrait of Nature through hypothetical ages and experiences.
Read full article in image reference link. +
'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.
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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.
https://sawidji.com/2022/08/17/red-chair-and-the-white-room-a-collaboration/ +
'Doa' is part of a series of images in 'Kala and the Guardians'. A Conceptual Art Collaboration.
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.
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. +
Ngurah Rai Forest Park (Taman Hutan Raya), Bali is one of the mangrove forest conservation areas in Indonesia. Usually Ngurah Rai Forest Park, Bali are utilized for the benefit of research, science, education, culture, cultural tourism and recreation. The aim in this study to: (1) analyze perception of the community around Ngurai Rai Forest Park about mangrove ecosystem; (2) analyze participation of the community around Ngurai Rai Forest Park about mangrove management; (3) analyze the correlation between perception and participation of the community around Ngurah Rai Forest Park. The research was conducted in July 2017 in Denpasar, Ngurah Rai Forest Park Bali. This paper was based on primary data taken using questionnaire with a predetermined analysis unit to interview the community in the study area. The result presented with quantitative and descriptive analysis. +
From Exhibition LINES UPON RHYTHM December 2022 at Vin Gallery Vietnam:
He took his focus in a unique way by highlighting the shapes and designs of mass products that are available in the market. Those commodities are commonly found
and displayed everywhere with bright colours which can also be found in his artwork characteristics producing wonderful compositions.
“Lines” will be the main feature in this show, to present how he’s adopting and appropriating the lifestyle of contemporary society closely related to consumerism. Creating lines with rhythm and drawing with bright colours while at the same time, he’s playfully criticising and celebrating contemporary society often becomes
irrational when lured by consumerism. And the rhythm composition of colours and lines will reenact fantasies that capitalism has done to their products. +
Photorealistic painting with Barbies. +
The story of Uwug Kengetan begins with the story of the journey of Ida Dalem Kresna Kepakisan, who reigns in the Samplangan kingdom of Gianyar. His presence in Samplangan was a blessing from the king of Majapahit who ordered the main patihs and the aryas of Majapahit, including Arya Kapakisan from the descendants of Kadiri, to be willing to accompany and maintain maximally and faithfully the presence of Ida Dalem Kresna Kapakisan in Bali. The story of Uwug Kengetan, which is full of religious historical values, was composed into the Bali Purwa poem in the form of geguritan. Presented in the form of two scripts (Balinese and Latin), equipped with a number of illustrations based on the main content of the story. +
Pupuh Kadiri is taken from the sekar madya or kidung piscarana which tells the story of the angel Menaka seducing Sang Ari Dharma who was left behind by his empress. +
Geguritan literary works that tell the meaning and philosophy of matatah +
A literary work of Poetry that tells about how to farm in the fields +
A modern Balinese literary work that tells the story of a grandmother who supports herself who is thought to have occult knowledge +
A literary work that contains deep meaning about Melasti, Pangrupukan or Tawur Agung/Kesanga, Nyepi and Ngembak Geni ceremonies +
Gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano +
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Deviations in the behavior of foreign tourists often occur in Badung Regency. Forms of deviant behavior include aggressive behavior, behavior against authority, disrespectful behavior and stupid behavior. The need for a preventive social control effort in anticipating the occurrence of deviations in the behavior of foreign tourists in the future. Determination of informants using purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, literature study, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using qualitative analysis with the creditability test and the dependability test. The discussion resulted in a model of the construction display framework of preventive social control in Badung Regency, which was formed based on facts or the phenomenon of behavior deviations that often occur. In the introduction of the forms of deviant behavior of foreign tourists there are 4 forms and have a total of 17 behaviors and the total forms of such deviations require social control with a preventive approach. In the preventive approach there are 10 ways that can control foreign tourists to deviate. The role of tourism stakeholders (local communities, government and tourism entrepreneurs) is needed to distribute Do's and Don't's in Bali brochures. The brochure will later contain supporting pictures or illustrations to attract the reader's interest, understand the meaning in each sentence. Preventive social control material by dividing 3 material is presented, namely: Do's in Bali, Do's in Bali, and Why in Bali. After the mechanism for distributing brochures is carried out by stakeholders and there is still a deviation of tourist behavior, the next stage of violators will be subject to sanctions. +
See https://vimeo.com/342382168 for interview of Fred Eiseman by Daniel McGuire. +
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate association between conspiracy beliefs, trusts in media and authoritative information sources, with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Methods: We conducted online survey on adult resident of Bali Province, Indonesia in September 14th to October 31st 2020 collecting data on demographics, impacts of the pandemic, conspiracy beliefs, trusts in conventional media and authoritative sources, as well as vaccine acceptance. We conducted bivariate and multivariate analysis for determinants of vaccine acceptance with SPSS 23.0. Results: We recruited 779 respondents with 38.9% male and median age of 24 years old (IQR 20 – 26). The result showed vaccine acceptance of 60.8%. Vaccine acceptance was correlated with conspiracy beliefs, trusts in conventional media and authoritative sources with Spearman's rho of 0.350, 0.269, and 0.287 respectively. Controlling for demographics and impacts of pandemic, showed strong conspiracy beliefs and trust in conventional media as the only independent determinants with OR of 0.33 (CI95% 0.20–0.54) and 1.91 (CI95% 1.37–2.65) respectively. Conclusion: The results indicated considerable impacts of infodemic, represented by conspiracy beliefs, trust in media, and in authoritative sources, toward COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Effective public health messaging should be conducted concurrent with vaccine rollout to improve acceptance and achieve herd immunity. +
The COVID-19 pandemic has constituted concurrent public health and economic crises. An inter-correlation between economic and public health impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic needs to be studied to improve mitigation measures. This study identified a correlation of the economic insecurity and perceived stress with adherence to recommended preventive behaviours. This across-sectional analytic study was conducted to adults in the working areas of East Denpasar Primary Healthcare Center I. Respondents were selected using consecutive sampling and given a self-administered questionnaire. The research variables included demographic characteristics, economic insecurity indicators, perceived stress, and adherence to handwashing, mask-wearing, physical distancing, and limitation on the social gathering. Correlations, linear regressions, and path analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS 23.0. As many as 161 respondents of which 34.2% males were involved had a mean age of 36.31 (± 7.16) years. Sex, job insecurity, income insecurity, and perceived stress were found as independent determinants in females. Female sex and job insecurity was associated with better preventive behaviours with an adjusted β value of 0.276 and 0.306, while income insecurity and perceived stress had the opposite association with a β value of -0.247 and -0.224. There are correlations between economic insecurity and preventive behavioural practices during COVID-19. It is suggested that public health policies against COVID-19 cover measures of economic safety nets to improve adherence +
'Spiritual Healing’ 2022 is Sayur’s most recent painting and a light-hearted response to Bali as an international spiritual tourist mecca. Beautiful soft colours and visual rhythms highlight the composition, an interesting fusion of creative influences inherited from his culture and others inspired by other painters. First, the soothing blue sky makes way for graceful curving lines of brown and orange clouds. Next, our eyes are drawn to the conical shape of the volcanic peak and immediately follow the gentle rhythm of the smoke wafting from the crater. Sayur’s description of the smoke is a modification of the cloud motif taken from the Classical Balinese style.
Harmonic colouration catches the eye. Two white herons on both sides of the smoke create a dynamic sense of movement, emphasising the bird’s motion of flight—our eye dances in tune, one-two-three, observing the icons. As we continue down the composition, the green foliage of the forest captures our attention. The visual rhythm changes again as our eye circumnavigates the leaves. The vertical lines of the tree allow the eye to sweep up and down the elongated trunks. To the right, the artist entertains us with other information, tall palms, curvaceous rice terraces, and round coconuts. He depicts a kite trapped in a tree as a simple, humorous distraction.
The focal point of the composition is the three figures. A Balinese woman carries an offering upon her head. A pale-skinned female tourist with her palms raised and water pouring onto her head participates in a Balinese cleansing ritual called melukat. A monkey upon a brown rock watches on with a grin of delight as he pushes a toy boat into the spring. The swirling curves on the stone are the artist’s modification of a classical icon. The visual rhythms change as the eye flows around the arcs of the figures, each with differing dimensions, colouration and feeling. Finally, we follow the shape of the skimpy blue G-string as it disappears into the tourists behind.
The imposing 170 x 140 cm painting depicts the legend of Balinese and Chinese acculturation from the 12th-century, immortalised by the cultural icon Barong Landung. Barong Landung is the embodiment of the king of Bali, Raja Jaya Pangus who married a beautiful Chinese lady Kang Cing Wei. The tale has manifested into large ceremonial male and female figurines called ‘Jero Gede’ and ‘Jero Luh’.
A broad, grinning expression immediately draws us to ‘Jero Gede’. To his right, his wife’s face appears to be embellished with a grey beard. A gold and black aura hovers over the couple framed by Chinese and Balinese dragons united as one. Bali’s volcanic skyline, bulbous cloud motifs in pastel tones, water motifs, both reinterpretations of the classical icons, and lotus flowers and leaves describe the background. The couple adorn a fabulously ornamented tunic, painstakingly depicted in a multitude of beautiful colours and motifs.
Review and photo by Richard Horstman +
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This research is motivated by two reasons, namely the lack of the presence of characters with the Indonesian identities, and the marginalization of female characters in superhero comics. One of the comics that is quite representative of presenting Indonesia's cultural traditions and local wisdom is Luh Ayu Manik Mas, which contains the Balinese culture. This paper discusses how Luh Ayu Manik Mas has represented the Balinese women through her character as a superhero. The research is carried out using the content analysis method on the four comic editions of Luh Ayu Manik Mas. The results of this study have shown that Luh Ayu Manik Mas was designed to appear to be a manifestation of local identity, such as a source of strength from the Tri Datu bracelet, and the belief in the Tri Hita Karana. Tri Datu is believed to be the source of life force and Tri Hita Karana as the principle of life that ensures harmony in every aspect of life. Religion and culture are two different things. Luh Ayu Manik Mas, represents the figure of a Balinese female superhero who is glorified by the teachings of Hinduism as the dominant religion in Bali, is in contrast to Balinese culture which is still subject to the patriarchal system. +
This article discusses the strategies deployed by widows and divorcees (janda) in negotiating cultural constraints and social stigmatisation in contemporary Bali. In Balinese patriarchal society, women are disadvantaged in terms of their access to employment and commonly earn less than men. When a marriage ends, Balinese widows and divorcees not only lose their partners but also an important source of family income. Janda may need to take on additional burdens in supporting themselves and their families and are therefore economically vulnerable. In addition, janda are often considered to be sexually available, may be the target of men’s sexual advances and thus become a frequent source of gossip. The dual state-village administrative system further complicates divorce and remarriage within Balinese patriarchal society. In order to understand how Balinese janda cope with these social and cultural constraints, this article focuses on the contrasting life histories of three janda. Deploying Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of economic, cultural, social and symbolic capital, the analysis demonstrates that access to multiple forms of capital plays an important role in enabling Balinese janda to make their lives bearable and manageable. With adequate access to economic resources, janda can not only demonstrate their independence and ability to support their children, but also are able to meet their social and religious obligations. In this way they can maintain their respectability and social acceptance within their local communities. These findings contribute to a wider and more complex picture of the life of Balinese janda. +
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The COVID - 19 pandemic has a huge impact on the lives of Balinese citizens. The aim of this study is to find the right steps and frameworks that reduce the spread and death caused by COVID - 19 as quickly as possible with minimum impact on the socioeconomic sustainability of the island. Preventive measures are needed, especially for the Field
Facilitator Staff as the front guard, so that the BSPS program channelled adequately.
The key to smooth distribution, in addition to the precise mechanism, must also follow
the government's recommendations and implement health protocols. The results show that the population and employment structure of Bali has
high potential for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to the high level of
population mobility, both population mobility between regions within the country and
population mobility between countries. The second cause is the Balinese population
structure consists of many elderly people, thus causing a high potential case fatality
rate from a pandemic. Based on the results of the study, it is recommend minimize the
possibility of the spread of covid-19 through the first and second rapid tests involving
as many residents that potential to be covid-19 deployment carrier, both through local
transmission and imported cases. +
Main development problem in developing country is the contradiction between unemployment and poverty. It is caused by the strong relation between both problems. Poverty in so many cases mostly started by the lack access of productive human source to the job field. The complexity of the problem drive the worldwide commitment in reducing poverty all over the world by the draft of development goals, called Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To promote the development, the effort to reduce poverty that mainly started by the unemployment must involve the society in participative platform. The participation pattern possibly reducing poverty to be more grounded, strengthen commitment between society in responsibility to reduce unwelfare . The local genius, for instance Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) that is own by the village association has the strategic role in reducing poverty trough the improvement of its social function beside the main function which is to improve the members welfare. The social function means the commitment and togetherness between member to institution and between members. +
I Gede Nala Antara pinaka Development Team Governor of Bali pinaka Keynotespeech maosang indik Bali madué the potential of sané ageng civilization. Silih sinunggil, based on sané ngawinang, Balinese madué, based on panglimbak kawagedan, manusané, sané, strong santukan, Balinese madué, soang-soang script. So akéh local language sané wénten ring Indonesia, Balinese language wantah silih tunggil base sané madué script. "Wantah script silih single means of communication, mawinan digital application innovation ngengén Balinese script prasida kalimbakang ring sajeroning Balinese script education +
This study aims to explore and analyze about the position of heir converts in terms of rights and obligations both within the family and in indigenous communities as well as relevant legal consequences arising heir switch religions. This study is an empirical law, with non-doctrinal approach (socio legal research). Data extracted with interviews, analyzed qualitatively . The results showed that the heirs are turning religion is no longer a resident heir. Consequently heir in question fall heir rights of parents. The death of heir rights cause no obligations to be assuming both obligations towards the family and towards i ndigenous peoples. Heir converts studied from Lawrence M. Friedman's theory about the legal system consists of three elements, namely the legal structure, the substance of the law and legal culture, which of the three elements that are not experiencing gro wth. Thus the customary law of inheritance Bali still preserved intact. +
‘Bunga Palsu’ (Fake Flower) is a compelling example of how Gung Ama is pushing his technical prowess towards the new creative territory. The picture describes a young man in a traditional headdress holding a plastic flower arrangement, partially obscuring his face. Artificial light sparkles upon the flower and highlights his left shoulder, while a dark shadow defines the right. Juxtaposing dark and light with the old and new, Gung Ama creates a fascinating aesthetic collision with strong visual tension. The subject’s eyes are hidden, concealing his identity while his mouth is expressionless, adding to the intrigue. Highly suggestive, the image has a remarkable power to trigger multiple interpretations within our imagination.
Review by Richard Horstman +
WHO established Covid-19 as the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). On 12 February 2020, WHO declared a novel coronavirus in humans as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Covid-19 pandemic had a severe impact on Bali's economic and tourism sectors. The government said the Bali region was suffering from Covid-19 where all tourism stopped and 96% of hotels were temporarily closed. As a result, there are many layoffs and a community that did not have jobs. In everyday living life becomes very alarming. Covid-19 is very influential in the Balinese people future life. The purpose of this research is to find out the impact of Covid-19 on food needs, basic needs and survival community in the Bali area. Methodology: the research done by survey. The distance and location given, use the google form application. The population of 1500 people with aged 15-60 years and working in the tourism sector. The number of samples was 150 respondents or 10% of the total population. Data collected is related to economic, socials and environmental conditions of the household during the Covid-19 outbreak. Descriptive data analysis in the form of visual research results in the form of graphs, tables and figures. Main Findings: During the 60-day outbreak of Covid- 19 the community infected 343 people, recovered 232 people and died 4 people. Pressure on the tourism sector in Bali resulted in the economic collapse. Most of the 80% of informal workers in Bali are laid off (not working), further increasing the number of open unemployment in Bali. Originality / Novelty that 95% of Balinese people experience changes in social behavior, healthy living and maintaining environmental cleanliness. The anxiety towards Covid-19 is still reasonable not get to social dysfunction. Despite the difficulty of interacting between communities, stay at home 75% kinship at home is tighter. +
The purpose of this study is to analyze how effective is the impact of government
policies on the implementation of physical distancing as social-ethical behavior of Balinese people in responding to these policies. A survey was conducted for data collection using an online question instrument filled by 109 people of various backgrounds and ages. Having an analysis of the data, the overall conclusion is that the physical distancing appeal did not significantly influence several activities that could predictably increase COVID-19 transmission in Bali. On the same side that the COVID-19 outbreak felt by respondents harmed their jobs in Bali which are still dominated by the tourism sectors. It appears that there are two contradictions between physical distancing calls that are considered to interfere with the work activities of respondents, but on the other hand, if it is not done physical distancing, it is predicted that the outbreak of COVID-19 will be getting worse. This research recommended to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, the government can lock down territories or perhaps on a national scale with cautious policy while still considering the adequacy of food, communication networks, electricity, and water for the community at regionally or nationally so that people do not get out home to work. +
In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays there are emerging home industries producing the Kerupuk Ladrang. Kerupuk Ladrang is crispy chips made of wheat flour with some eggs and spices. For our project, we have chosen two home industries as our partner industries. The first one is the “Biang Bagus” home industry which is owned and managed by Mrs. Gusti Ayu Putu Sukarini and the second one is the “Bu Gusti” home industry which is owned and managed by Ni Gusti Ayu Komang Niri. This project, namely Program Kemitraan Masyarakat, aims in improving the production process by solving the problems that are faced by the two partners. The given solutions are by providing the better production tools and equipment, facilitating the two partners with modern marketing skills (eg. for marketing in the social medias) with some training programs, as well as providing them an Android based software application to be used as a tool in purchase-order process. In short, there are four
main things done for the partners: providing them with new and better tools and equipment, services, training and guidance. The results shown the two partners have improved their production process which is now become more efficient and faster. Both of the partners are now having broader views, especially in using the modern technologies, which in this case the social medias and the Android based application software. The project is hoped to be continued so that the revenue of the two partners is increased. +
Wireless sensor networks (WSN) consists of large number of sensor nodes with limited energy and computing resources. These facts have highlighted open problem to prolong the lifetime of sensor nodes while still maintaining the functional roles of WSN in reporting important events to a base station. These papers propose an approach for WSN inspired by the concept of immunity-based system where a set of reactions is performed in the appearance of nonself substances called syndromes. The notion of reactive cluster is introduced where only sensor nodes affected by the syndrome appearances need to perform reactions by establishing clusters among them. Since communication costs significant energy, each sensor nodes as an immune cell need to reduce impacts of the syndromes for itself and other sensor nodes in the routing paths to the sink node. It is done establishing adaptive data aggregation strategies. Depend on the critical level of the corresponding syndrome and error of wireless communications that may occur, the length of the aggregation window is adjusted. We show that the proposed approach shows promising results in minimizing dead sensor nodes, avoiding network congestion while still maintaining the functional roles of WSN in reporting important events to the sink node. +
This research is motivated by the lack of company attention in Badung Regency which absorbing workers with disabilities and the diversity of work placements also the different types of disabilities among employees at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa which have different job characteristics. The rules given by the Indonesia government through Law No. 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities are carried out by the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa in the form of employing people with disabilities. The purpose of this study
was to determine the characteristics of employees with disabilities at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, to determine the work motivation of employees with disabilities, to determine the inhibiting a nd supporting factors of disability employees while working. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative by collecting and combining data information from the identification of raw data. The results of the analysis will be interpreted by collecting data from the data collected and then developed with the theory obtained. Data
collection is done by observation, a study of literature, distributing questionnaires, documentation and in - depth interviews. The results of the data analysis state that intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation play a role in employee performance, especially in achievement, sociodemographic characteristics and job characteristics play a role in the suitability of work with employee characteristics and employee work productivity. One of the supporting factors for employees with disabilities in working is the achievement of employees. One of the inhibiting factors at work is job rotation. +
In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays there are emerging home industries producing the Kerupuk Ladrang. Kerupuk Ladrang is crispy chips made of wheat flour with some eggs and spices. For our project, we have chosen two home industries as our partner industries. The first one is the “Biang Bagus” home industry which is owned and managed by Mrs. Gusti Ayu Putu Sukarini and the second one is the “Bu Gusti” home industry which is owned and managed by Ni Gusti Ayu Komang Niri. This project, namely Program Kemitraan Masyarakat, aims in improving the production process by solving the problems that are faced by the two partners. The given solutions are by providing the better production tools and equipment, facilitating the two partners with modern marketing skills (eg. for marketing in the social medias) with some training programs, as well as providing them an Android based software application to be used as a tool in purchase-order process. In short, there are four
main things done for the partners: providing them with new and better tools and equipment, services, training and guidance. The results shown the two partners have improved their production process which is now become more efficient and faster. Both of the partners are now having broader views, especially in using the modern technologies, which in this case the social medias and the Android based application software. The project is hoped to be continued so that the revenue of the two partners is increased. +
I got this information from a resource person, namely Gusti Ayu Agustini who is his 4th child who is also the heir of the late. Gusti putu windya. He said that alm. Mr. Gusti Putu Windya has a biographical book, but it is not in place at this time because it was brought to Germany and has not been returned as well as several documents related to his work which were also borrowed and have not been returned until now. In addition, in 2015 the geguritan cangak was adapted by Malaysia by making the cartoon character 'stork and crab' in animation in ancient times without the permission of the late heir. Gusti putu windya. +
I Ketut Budiana’s code of life is - Swadharma
To do Swadharma(duties) means to do it without expecting anything in return, because the return will come by itself following the karma. To do, to work, and to search for something is a noble and valuable life. Never waste your life."
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Flowers +
Kakawin Usadhi Negari written by I Made Arik Wira Putra is one of the 5 best works in the kakawin category on Saraswati Sewana at Puri Kauhan Ubud. The Kakawin contains the contents of the author's dream which has a desire that the virus that has been side by side with us for approximately 2 years will soon disappear. This Kakawin was made briefly max 18 on the big theme "Gering Agung" Covid-19, where kakawin is a work of Balinese Purwa Literature or a traditional work, but he tries to make it according to the theme and other conditions without leaving reality (making literary works modern themed with traditional media and dense meaning). +
The piece was composed for Gamelan Semarandana, a seven-tone “pelog” tuned gamelan. Like many other new compositions in Balinese Gamelan called "Kreasi Baru," Pak Made uses traditional techniques such as many kotekan, dramatic dynamic contrast, style and solo instrument work. The idea behind this piece is how the Balinese people use water in Bali for all aspects of their life: religion, farms, villages and businesses +
Gamelan Tunas Mekar performing Pekeling ("Remembrance"), composed by I Made Lasmawan, at DecorAsian in Denver, Colorado on February 27, 2010. Pekeling is a contemporary composition that, in Pak Made's words, "Is a reflection on the Gods that give me direction in this life."
This video features Tunas Mekar performing using the gamelan angklung and ceng-ceng kopyak instruments. +
This study aims to analyze the urgency of the implementation of bureaucratic simplification through the transformation of positions on the effectiveness of governance in Indonesia, especially in Bali Province. This study uses qualitative research methods to obtain description of a phenomenon, thus encouraging a deep understanding of the substance of the phenomenon. The method of collecting data is through observation and literature study on the policy of bureaucratic simplification. Simplification of the bureaucracy through the transformation of positions is one of the positive efforts in this era of disruption in improving bureaucratic performance, but it must be carefully planned and structured and not carried out in a hurry without a clear concept. In the formation of agile culture, it requires leaders who are oriented towards creativity and innovation, emphasize the importance of adaptive and responsive performance, and focus on team collaboration and delegation of autonomy. +
This study aims to describe history of Kepaon Bali Islamic Village, the structure of local wisdom of tolerant life in Keapon Bali Islamic Village, local wisdom of tolerance between religious communities in Kepaon Bali in the perspective of Tri hita Karana and the values of local wisdom of tolerant life in Kepaon Bali Islamic Village can be used as Social Studies Learning Resources. This research is a qualitative research method. Data were collected using research approaches and methods, as well as data collection techniques, such as observation, interviews, document studies, and literature studies, then the subject and research location consisted of the research location, the following steps: research stage, and the last technical data analysis. The results of this study indicate that Kepaon Islamic Village is a Muslim settlement of Bugis ethnicity and its presence in the center of Denpasar City, the Bugis Muslims of Kepaon Islamic Village have a very spesial historical relationship with the Badung kingdom. The tolerant life in Kepaon Islamic Village in the perspective of Trihita Karana is divided into three parts, namely the Ngejot tradition, the Magibung tradition, and the Rodat dance tradition. The results of this study can be used as a source of social studies learning in SMP/MTs because it has character values such as religious values, tolerance values, unity values, solidarity values, patriotism values, friendship and brotherhood values, values of social care. Hopefully this research can be useful and useful for social studies learning resources in SMP/MTs. simultaneously. +
Kidung Roga Mariana is one of the 5 best songs at the Saraswati Sewana Literary Event which took place at Puri Kauhan Ubud. This song was created by a young writer who is still pursuing his final education at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University by taking the Balinese Literature Study Program. He who was born on January 4, 2000 is the son of a great writer, namely Mr. I Made Degung and Mrs. Ni Ketut Sutarmi. So many achievements that he has achieved, one of which has created his first song and became one of the best kidung. In Kidung Roga Mariana, it tells about eliminating an existing disaster or disease. Where the word "Roga" has the meaning of disease or disaster, the word "Mari" has the meaning of eliminating, and the word "Ana" has the meaning of being. +
Undang-Undang dasar 1945 Pasal 32 ayat 2 and Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2004 provide a vast opportunity for the local community to manage their capacity in every aspect of their life. In the application of the otonomy, local community has an opportunity to preserve their social cultural values as their identity of their community. Balinese can basically be recognised by their language (phonic form) they use as well as their traditions (physical forms) they practice. These aspects are commonly used as a symbol of identity by the Balinese ethnic community nationally and internationally. This symbol needs to be maintained for the shake of the Balinese community preservation. The purpose of this study is to explain the position of Balinese Language in the global era as a symbol of identity for the community. The study focuses on the description of the Balinese identity related to the Balinese language. One function of language is as symbol of identity. Balinese has this role for its community and it is also a pride. This condition can be proven by the development of the use of the Balinese language in time. At the present time Balinese has their function as a mean for expressing their cultural aspects. However, in this global era, the Balinese language develops naturally in line with the need of the user. The internal as well as the external problems of the language use in Balinese community need to be identified in order to find out the solution for maintaining the language, in turn the language itself is still continually function as a symbol of Balinese community. +
Winner of the Bronze Award, UOB Painting of the Year 2021
‘Spirit of Friends #13’ 2021 – Made Wahyu Senayadi. Acrylic on Canvas,100cm x 170cm,2020 Image courtesy of Wahyu Senayadi.
At a glance, ‘Spirit of Friends’ identifies as a milieu of light and dark-coloured, tight rhythmic lines defining an abstract composition. Closer inspection reveals the tiny lines as Barong figures repetitively scrolled throughout the picture and a background layer depicting a more extensive abstraction of the Barong’s head. The unusual work stands alone amongst the other finalists’ offerings. Senayadi distinguishes himself by creating a fresh visual language and at the same time opening a door into a world that most of us take for granted. ‘Spirit of Friends’ describes the veil between worlds. +
He has one of the kidung literary works entitled tungtung urip, tungtung urip himself tells how the situation and conditions from the covid-19 pandemic are, how the condition of the community in dealing with the virus must always think positively and always comply with health protocols. +
This article discusses the strategies deployed by widows and divorcees (janda) in negotiating cultural constraints and social stigmatisation in contemporary Bali. In Balinese patriarchal society, women are disadvantaged in terms of their access to employment and commonly earn less than men. When a marriage ends, Balinese widows and divorcees not only lose their partners but also an important source of family income. Janda may need to take on additional burdens in supporting themselves and their families and are therefore economically vulnerable. In addition, janda are often considered to be sexually available, may be the target of men’s sexual advances and thus become a frequent source of gossip. The dual state-village administrative system further complicates divorce and remarriage within Balinese patriarchal society. In order to understand how Balinese janda cope with these social and cultural constraints, this article focuses on the contrasting life histories of three janda. Deploying Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of economic, cultural, social and symbolic capital, the analysis demonstrates that access to multiple forms of capital plays an important role in enabling Balinese janda to make their lives bearable and manageable. With adequate access to economic resources, janda can not only demonstrate their independence and ability to support their children, but also are able to meet their social and religious obligations. In this way they can maintain their respectability and social acceptance within their local communities. These findings contribute to a wider and more complex picture of the life of Balinese janda. +
The island of Bali has been inextricably bound up with the tourism industry. This article examines the dynamic Balinese cultural identity and its ever-changing relationship with tourism in the age of globalism through the analysis of a case study: the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (between 1993–2018), containing an enormous statue of the Hindu God Wisnu mounting the magical bird Garuda. The park and statue can be seen as a new cultural landmark for the Indonesian nation and for the Balinese tourism industry. However, the case study of the park also shows how Bali has changed its role within the Indonesian archipelago since the fall of the Suharto regime in 1998 while dealing with new challenges of global tourism. Representations of a Balinese cultural identity have evolved from national, top-down level constructions of ‘cultural tourism’ into a global tourist destination through hosting international events at the park. +
It is said that Rsi Markandeya had a wife named Dewi Dumara and then had a son named Rsi Dewa Sirah Pertami and Bhujangga Vaishnava. It is said that Rsi Markandeya was imprisoned on Mount Hyangg, it turned out that there he got many disturbances and then he moved to be imprisoned on Mount Raung, there he received a word from Hyang Jagat Natha who asked him to graze the forest to become rice fields and gardens to the Java area to the east. Then Rsi Markandeya penetrated the forest with yadnya facilities smoothly. After that he succeeded in making rice fields, mining gold and parts of it in the forest which was named Basukih Karanin Village. Named Basukih Karanin Village because there is no shortage of anything there or it can be said to be prosperous. There he planted five datu, gold, silver, copper and others. And also this Rsi Markandeya has another name, namely Ida Maha Rsi Hyang Nerada Tapa. +
Seated Balinese woman.
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Kakawin entitled PRAPANCA SUDDHANI. Is a literary work from an author, namely I Nyoman Wahyu Prapanca, in general it has the content or meaning contained, namely discussing the situation of the Covid-19 Pandemic by exploring more about our response to the Covid-19 pandemic so that we don't get carried away in the sadness or suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. this pandemic. In this kakawin we are also taught more about maintaining our inner attitude in facing a difficult situation in this case, namely Covid-19. +
The study was conducted in 2008 in Gianyar, Badung and Denpasar. The goal was to inventory and describing the residential waste management system conducted by the Balinese, and to identify the various problems faced in community-based waste management. To achieve these objectives was done by gathering data through observation, interview and literature study. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive qualitative. The results showed that some of the constraints faced by village institution in waste management, namely: 1) low level of public awareness, 2) the difficulty of getting land for a depot for waste management; 3) the condition of garbage in front of the house (TPS) are not disaggregated (organic and inorganic waste mixed), 4) waste transportation time is not correct 5) lack thrasher; 6) marketing of compost that is not smooth and very limited; 8) waste processing workers’ health problems, and 9) the limited presence of operational funding for waste management. Socio-cultural-based waste management can be done to actualize and enhance the role of traditional institutions (traditional village/
banjar) as its support the vision and mission of Tri Hita Karana; change the paradigm of the Balinese culture (cultural engineering) in waste management; actualization of cultural values and the sanctity of the environment (resource of vital nature) and area / sanctuary, reviving the tradition of mutual help to clean of the environment, promoting efforts to 3 R (reduce, reuse and recycle) waste of rural community residents; enhance the active role of housewives (PKK) in waste management, implementation of household and environmental management rules (waste) effectively through the mechanism of reward and punishment in the form of customary rules (awig-awig). +
This study aimed to determine the concept of Karma Yoga in relationship with spiritual
intelligence and employee performance of LPD in Buleleng Regency. The concept of
Karma Yoga is a value of local genius that will provide guidelines for LPD employees in
the form of sincerity in working as a basis for improving employee performance of LPD.
The population in this study was all active LPDs in Buleleng Regency. Sampling in this
study using random sampling technique. The data analysis technique used in this study was
the Component based SEM, Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results
showed that the concept of Karma Yoga and spiritual intelligence had a relationship with
employee performance. +
This study aimed to determine the concept of Karma Yoga in relationship with spiritual
intelligence and employee performance of LPD in Buleleng Regency. The concept of
Karma Yoga is a value of local genius that will provide guidelines for LPD employees in the form of sincerity in working as a basis for improving employee performance of LPD. The population in this study was all active LPDs in Buleleng Regency. Sampling in this
study using random sampling technique. The data analysis technique used in this study was the Component based SEM, Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results showed that the concept of Karma Yoga and spiritual intelligence had a relationship with employee performance. +
Sekeliling Kehidupan (Around Life) conjures the primal intensity of the kecak dance, as dozens of brass figures are captured in hypnotic movement, with their legs squatting as if to balance themselves while their upper bodies let loose. They are gathered in a circle, yet rather than being planted on the ground, the bodies are suspended in air, as if floating towards a higher plane. The brass medium blurs distinctive features on the individual figures, making them blend seamlessly together into a larger body. Here, Sutawijaya employs sculpture to poignantly capture the sacredness and transcendence felt when dance, ritual and community come together in harmony. +
This study aims to determine the psychological condition of the people in Denpasar City, seen from the phenomenon of the trend of choosing color paint for homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was conducted in 12 paint shops and buildings spread across Denpasar City. The method used is structured interviews. The research method is qualitative with the descriptive presentation. The results of data mining were studied using color psychology theory. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the choice of white and bright colors has implications for the desire of the community to create peaceful, calm, clean and pleasant conditions in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. +
‘Barong Nike’ 2013, Arnata’s mixed media reflection upon the changing nature of the Balinese identity depicted the iconic Balinese ceremonial lion character, the Barong, wearing Nike shoes. While the theme of the work was not unusual, it was the 3-dimensional aesthetics along with the work’s technical aspects that caught my eye. +
Bendi is considered by other Batuan artists to be something of an outsider, due to his unconventional use of caricatures and sketches, which can be drawn quicker than the elaborate detail which is present in other works by Batuan artists. His works primarily depict the modern history of Indonesia and the behaviour of tourists. (Hohn 1997: 161)
The eldest of the sons of Wayan Tawang to start painting. -- The Virtual Museum of Balinese Painting +
Melasti is a purification or cleansing of the instruments that will be held at the temple. Melasti is usually carried out on the beach but in several places in Bali it can also be done in rivers or lakes. The people who will carry out the ceremony at their temple will voluntarily take part on foot to the place of confirmation. +
2022. Exhibition in Amandari resort. +
2022. Exhibition in Amandiri resort +
2022. Exhibition in Amandari resort. +
Uled (Hairy Caterpillars)
“Recently thousands of hairy caterpillars have “attacked” villages. What does it mean?” comes a question.
It means that the they “never go to a barber or beauty salon”. If they do, their “hairy” styles would be different; curly, bald, short hair, and re-bonding as well,” replies I Putu Tawah Matah (Just Talk Without Thinking).
Everyone laughs. They realize that that kind of comment always comes when a question is asked to crazy people like I Putu.
“It’s a sign for us. Perhaps we should carry out bigger rituals, or we might have done something wrong that make the gods angry,” comments I Made Tirtayatra Miratdana (Pilgrimage Funded By ‘Dirty’ Money).
Everyone seems to know everything about the gods’ minds: when there is a volcanic eruption, or a tsunami, or a caterpillar plague, they say the gods are angry. They think that the gods have no other job other than creating disasters.
“The way you think is similar to the Legislative Assembly members who say the caterpillar epidemic is a “warning” from God. If God likes creating disasters, the first target should have been them as they never listen to the people. They keep wanting to build a new huge hotel-like office for themselves when most of Indonesian are still living in poverty,” says I Wayan Bungut Lengut (Sweet Talk).
“If the gods created natural disasters — volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, rabies or caterpillar epidemics — every time they got angry, what would they do when they were happy? Distribute gold, money, rice or Supermi noodles?”
“As to date we have never seen things like that, it means that we still have to work hard to survive, or you have to buy your own supermi if you want. The conclusion is the gods have nothing to do with natural disasters,” concludes I Wayan.
Everyone nods. They don’t like people who say the gods are often angry or create natural disasters.
“Our gods (bhetara) are easy, they do not like swearing at their followers: when a river delta in Kuta was claimed and filled in by an investor, or when a temple’s property is rented out for villas, or when temples are changed to tourist attractions, or when ceremonies and rituals become business-oriented ……….. our gods never complain”
It seems our gods know well that humans are smart and know what they are doing.
“We are born to think: that’s why we have to use our brains, and not always blame our gods every time we have a problem or a disaster. Otherwise, it’s no use the gods giving us brain.”
“So hairy caterpillar epidemic has nothing to do with the gods.”
“I would think that this epidemic has been caused by extinction of birds and ants (less and less predators that prey on hairy caterpillars). Or the hairy caterpillar might not be aware of “family planning”; and as it has been raining recently, they breed very fast,” says I Wayan.
Were the caterpillars be human, they would know KB (Family Planning program), and how expensive education and health insurance is, there were bills to pay, hence they would think twice before breeding; knowing how expensive life is.
“Well, no matter how bad the hairy caterpillar epidemic is, don’t they know that caterpillars will turn into beautiful butterflies or produce expensive silk.
“No matter how destructive the caterpillars are, they are much better than bad people. Bad people never turn into good ones or produce good things. Instead, they just turn into a bunch of hypocrites who they pretend to know everything about the gods or act in the name of the gods.
This research aims to analyze online English learning activities in the rural area of Bali through a case study of Timpag Village, Tabanan Regency, Bali. A SWOT analysis was conducted to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that influence the decline in student enthusiasm related to online learning. The results obtained are a declining trend in teaching and learning activities in Timpag Village due to less interactive learning material and the lack of interaction between parents and teachers in monitoring student learning activities at home. The solution given is to improve coordination between parents and teachers and improve the quality of the material that will be provided. +
The purpose of this study is to obtain data from each OPD of the Province of Bali relating to the implementation of E-Government (SPBE), determine the conditions of implementing E-Government (SPBE) in the Province of Bali and determine strategic steps to increase the level of maturity index of the SPBE of the Province of Bali. The evaluation evaluation method is done through measuring the level of maturity based on the e-Government Maturity Model (eMM). This study revealed that the main weaknesses in the implementation of
SPBE in Bali Province, especially in some OPDs that provide public services, were the
lack of integration of applications or systems and the still weak human resources and
IT infrastructure in each OPD. The steps that need to be taken are to formulate the SPBE Development Master Plan which has completeness on the side of the SPBE vision and mission load, SPBE architecture, SPBE road map as well as the integration of application systems and the use of general applications as a whole. +
The song widya usadha contains a pupuh demung, containing a long crew member and a long crew member, a long crew member and a long pengawit. This song is inspired by the state of our environment during the corona virus pandemic. Kidung widya usadha tells of human anxiety in the midst of a pandemic who begs the creator for constant guidance so that the temptations of this pandemic do not make people lose their minds, can still be optimistic and always work. Where knowledge must be strengthened because knowledge will develop over time, one of which is during a pandemic. +
‘The Book of Infinite Knowledge’ 2020, exhibited in ‘Raga Rhythm’ by Wildskids late in 2020 at Titik Dua in Mas, pays homage to Saraswati the Balinese Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art and Learning. “The process of creating such layered works involves a dedicated focus. Working with cardboard cutting individual pieces attached to board he constructs 3-dimensional works of up to 10 layers. A single work of one-meter square may require up to one week.” Swoofone’s compositions give the impression of dimensional reliefs. One of the Balinese Classical paintings’ less-identified influences is the narrative reliefs of the 9th- century Central Javanese Buddhists temple, the Borobudur. +
The exhibition title ‘Paon‘ comes from the Balinese word for ‘kitchen’. Its meaning is likened more towards the word tearth’; simply and literally, a hearth is a fireplace that keeps the whole house warm. Figuratively it is a source of comfort for the inhabitants of the house. For Sadu, the ‘paon‘ is not merely a kitchen but also a place for gathering in a traditional Balinese home. It is where fire and water meets, and a place which keeps the family fed and happy.
Each painting is a vivid snapshot of Sadu’s childhood home in Sayan, a village west of Ubud. Currently he lives in his own house not far from it with his wife, who is Japanese, and their 2 children. In Sadu’s family home, his elderly parents have a traditional paon or kitchen which is designed to be used for communal and wood-fire cooking. Sadu reminisce that it is the kitchen they have inherited from his grandmother, and although it’s been renovated, the firewood stove and traditional kitchen tools, like in the paining ‘Topo‘ which is a traditional woven water filter, is still being used.
Listening to Sadu talk about each painting and its subject matter, they represent his pride towards Balinese ingenuity. He commemorates these traditional innovations and honor them through his paintings. In ‘Lenggatan Gantung‘, it is a simple admiration to the traditional hanging kitchen rack that is made with bamboo and wood. These racks hang the beams of a traditional wood-frame standalone pavilion in a typical Balinese compound home, and they are tied either with a natural fiber and hung without the use of modern nails. +
Sexual education is an important think that parents can do to prevent free sex and it effects in adolescent. It is possible because family is the first place of education, but it appears to be inadequately practiced in Indonesia. This study aims to determine parent experience to provide sexual education in adolescents. We used a phenomenology interpretative approach in this study. We collected the data through in-depth interviews with ten parents. We found five themes: (1) good perception about sexual education, (2) sexual education delivered assisted by social media, (3) the topic is free sex, (4) difficult to start because of taboo and shame, (5) need support from health worker. The study reveals that sexual education is limited and need to be increased. It is essential that Indonesian parents become better informed and skilled, so that they may be involved in the sexual education of adolescent start from their family. +
I must admit it. Being human in the material world, like it or not, we must make ourselves as attractive as possible. Either by improving yourself or….even self-exploitation?
Like sweets, even without tasting it, we know for sure it tastes sweet. Right? But with an attractive appearance, it will be faster to take the viewer’s heart, which ultimately determines their future (the sweets). But unfortunately, they only have two fates.
They are sold out or wasted, becoming rotten.
This is my first work inspired by life; instead of talking about my illness, using the object of my body and face as a representation. The reason? I am also human and have experienced this for myself. Young women need to make themselves attractive; otherwise, you will be left out. +
Research on Geguritan Cokli uses a sociological analysis. The approach used is a calibative approach. Data collection uses the method of reading, translating and listening to Cokli’s Geguritan Text. The method of analysis, carried out in a descriptive-qualitative way by using the working stages of the theory of sociology of literature and combined with the theory of structure. The results of the analysis are presented in a systematic and structured manner. The results of this study provide an answer that the existence of a literary work can be a reflection of the state of society at that time, although there are some things that are sometimes no longer relevant to use. +
Land Consolidation (LC), is the government's solution in land acquisition for development. In addition, LC aims to improve the quality of the environment by rearranging plots of land to be more organized and equipped with environmental infrastructure, as well as land tenure in accordance with land use plans. The location of the land consolidation area in Seminyak Village which is close to the center of government, economy and tourism has implications for land use in the area. The phenomenon of land use that occurs in this region tends to ignore the spatial planning that has been determined by the government. If this condition is left unchecked, there will be more violations of land use that are not in accordance with the spatial allocation, leading to spatial conflicts and clutter in regional spatial planning. This study aims to identify changes in land use in the area of land consolidation in the Seminyak Village and the dominant factors underlying the changes in land use. Qualitative methods are used to identify changes in land use, and these dominant factors. Primary data obtained from observations, direct documentation, and the results of interviews with informants determined by purposive sampling. The results showed that there was a mismatch of land use with the plan for spatial planning in the area designated for settlement and green open space. The dominant factors underlying the changes in land use are law enforcement, then environmental factors, economicfactors, and socio-cultural factors. The results of this study can be input for the government in formulating policies relating to planning and controlling the use of space in order to create safe, comfortable and sustainable use of space. +
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Geguritan Sucita-Subudi is one of his works that is known to many people, why is that? Because this geguritan contains Balinese cultural concepts such as Dharma, Tri Hita Karana, Kala Patra Village, Rwa Bhineda, and Karmaphala.
Dharma is one of the important concepts in Hinduism. Dharma is often equated with truth, virtue or duty and law. Dharma is likened to a smooth and very cool path that can protect and help people who follow that path from disaster. One who practices the Dharma is called "Dharmika". People who practice dharma only want one thing that is eternal and eternal happiness not the false happiness caused by worldly things.
Tri Hita Karana is the concept of harmonious relationship that can bring happiness. The harmony of the relationship includes three things, namely the harmony of human relations with God, the harmony of human relations with fellow humans and the harmony of human relations with the surrounding natural environment. In the Geguritan Sucita-Subudi, the concept of harmony between humans and God is called an unreal or spiritual relationship, while the concept of harmony between humans and humans and the relationship between humans and the natural environment.
Rwa Bhineda is a dualistic concept that reflects two opposite categories in life, such as good and bad or positive and negative. In the Geguritan Sucita-Subudhi, this concept is explained implicitly or indirectly in the expression in something called "Byakta" or something that exists always contains two things that unite. This concept implies that in this world nothing is perfect except God. Everything has advantages and disadvantages at the same time.
Karmaphala is one of the five belief systems in Hinduism called Panca Sradha. Karmaphala comes from the words karma 'action' and phala 'fruit' which is defined as the result of one's actions. The essence of the notion of karmaphala is that a cause will produce an effect.
Geguritan Sucita-Subudi consists of 1841 stanzas. Of the many stanzas that are formed by 11 kinds of pupuh. The eleven kinds of pupuh are Sinom, Pangkur, Durma, Ginanda, Ginanti, Kumambang, Warga-sari, Pucung, Semarandhana, and Sadpada Ngisep Sekar. Among these pupuh the most frequently used is the Sinom pupuh, which is 15 times. The use of these pupuhs in the Geguritan Sucita-Subudi is selected and adjusted between the duties or character of each pupuh.
Now enjoying a cup of coffee can be more meaningful. You can brew your own version of coffee with the manual brew V60 technique. This package provides a set of V60 coffee brewing tools + tutorial, and selected coffee beans (you can also bring your own) and of course you can bring it to mesmerizing places on our recommendation list. A cup of homemade coffee in the twilight by the nature, accompanied by the closest person. Ah, what a joy isnt it? +
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Episode 1: between the mountain and the sea. This is the first part of Bali Triptych, a film by John Darling (1988).
This film explores the geological and cultural influences which have contributed to the evolution of Balinese cosmology, that is dominated by ancestor worship.
The film also narrates the turbulent history of the Balinese people. +
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Topeng Tuli is part of Topeng Bondres. It was performed in the past as entertainment during ceremonies and community events. This mask was made by Kadek Sudiasa for 'World Without Sound, an Anthology' Exhibition at Sawidji Gallery.
"Those who can not hear, do not think lightly or less of them.. because they have something extra, something special that other people may not have. God's creation is full of balance and fairness. If they do not have enough in their power of hearing.. they have something else that is extra that we may not see." ~ Kadek Sudiasa +
Explores what lies within the character of ‘Topeng Keras’. One of the sacred Masks that appear in Topeng Babad. One of Bali’s oldest and most sacred Dance Mask Rituals. A chapter in our series The Living Masks of Bali.
Topeng Keras is one of 5 characters that appear in the Topeng Babad Ceremonial Dance (refer to ‘Topeng Babad Today‘). Amongst these are Topeng Ratu (the Kings’ Mask) Topeng Tua (Old Mask) Topeng Sidakarya (Sidakarya Mask) Topeng Bondres (Common Peoples’ Mask). Kadek explains that according to the rules of mask making in Bali, the first mask is Topeng Keras. Topeng Keras is a ‘Patih’ (Minister of the King) The word Patih or Pepatih is a regent title that was traditionally used among Austronesian polities of insular Southeast Asia. In the first place, it denoted the chief minister of a kingdom or a traditional regency. The word originates from the Sanskrit word Patih meaning maintainer, master or guide. +
A bilingual (Indonesian and English) collection of contemporary Balinese Poems by one of Bali's leading poets.These poems contemplate the modern Balinese people's struggle between tradition and today's values.This compilation of work spans the period between 1996 and 2006 and includes the lyrical verse written for the theatre production of "The Theft of Sita" which toured throughout Europe, America and Australia in 2001/2.
The poems are not literal translations but rather have been written and rewritten in both languages to enhance the reader's experience. +
Playing cuk cuk dar - This children's game is old, often played by children in the eastern area. Cuk cuk dar is young bamboo, also called bamboo reed, the ammunition is water. And as is usual in war games, it can be played with two or more people. +
Playing with kites. +
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120 x 150 oil on canvas with goldleaves +
The nutritional problem in young children particularly nutrition deficiency and over nutrition are still exist. Nutritional intake is one of the most outstanding factors in determining children’s nutritional status. Providing adequate nutrition for children
is influenced by their mothers’ knowledge. Hence, by giving health education to mothers was expected to increase mothers’ knowledge in providing adequate nutrition for their children. Regarding this, the information was delivered to mothers by using booklet as the health education media. The aim of present study was to analyze the influence of health education towards the mothers’ knowledge in providing nutrition for their children. This study was a pre experimental study with one group pretest-posttest design. The population of the present study were mothers who have children aged under five years old and living in working area of East Denpasar I primary health care center. In order to decide the location (banjar) of the study, the simple random sampling was used. Meanwhile, the total sampling was used to recruit the mothers in the selected location. The Wilcoxon Test was performed since the data not normally distributed (α = 0.05, CI = 95%). Finding showed that there was a significant difference in mothers’ knowledge before and after given health education about providing nutrition for their children. Health providers particularly the primary health care centers should provide health education to mothers about adequate nutrition
continuously. +
The nutritional problem in young children particularly nutrition deficiency and over nutrition are still exist. Nutritional intake is one of the most outstanding factors in determining children’s nutritional status. Providing adequate nutrition for children
is influenced by their mothers’ knowledge. Hence, by giving health education to mothers was expected to increase mothers’ knowledge in providing adequate nutrition for their children. Regarding this, the information was delivered to mothers by using booklet as the health education media. The aim of present study was to analyze the influence of health education towards the mothers’ knowledge in providing nutrition for their children. This study was a pre experimental study with one group pretest-posttest design. The population of the present study were mothers who have children aged under five years old and living in working area of East Denpasar I primary health care center. In order to decide the location (banjar) of the study, the simple random sampling was used. Meanwhile, the total sampling was used to recruit the mothers in the selected location. The Wilcoxon Test was performed since the data not normally distributed (α = 0.05, CI = 95%). Finding showed that there was a significant difference in mothers’ knowledge before and after given health education about providing nutrition for their children. Health providers particularly the primary health care centers should provide health education to mothers about adequate nutrition
continuously. +
Sustainable tourism development is directed at developing environmentally
friendly urban tourism. The revitalization of rivers in Denpasar City is one of the work programs of the Denpasar City government that aims to provide ecological education to the surrounding community can also have economic value. Traditionally, the river is a sacred area that deserves to be preserved in realizing the activities in the wisdom of Tri Hita Karana, namely maintaining good relations with God, nature and humans, so that the presence of water in Bali continues to maintain its quality and quantity. An important strategy to find out the potential for ecotourism development in urban areas is the empowerment of surrounding communities in the tourist area. Community empowerment is a vital unit related to physical, material, economic and income aspects, institutional aspects (growth of
individual strengths in the form of groups / groups), strength of cooperation,
intellectual strength, and shared strength to comply with and apply the principles of empowerment. The principle of ecotourism has an inseparable part by minimizing the negative impact of the surrounding environment through conservation efforts by maintaining the quality of the environment and local culture, as well as being able to empower the economy of the surrounding community. +
The objective of agricultural development is to increase the income of farmers and agriculture business actors. The primary problem is the limited capital owned by the farmers. This study determines agribusiness activities and analyze the effectiveness of the Integrated Agribusiness Cooperative on the income level of farmers in Subak Guama, Tabanan Regency, Bali Province. The research subject is the Subak Guama farmers who receive capital assistance, and the object is the income of farmers. This study used quantitative data with descriptive statistical analysis, namely paired sample t-test. The results showed that: (1) The Subak Guama carries out: integrated rice management activities, rice-livestock integration activities; and task to strengthen household business capital, namely independent business loans; (2) There is a difference in the level of farming income of Subak Guama farmers before and after receiving capital assistance for agribusiness cooperatives of 7.24% with an effective level of 86.69% with effective criteria. +
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Tounges of Fire by Made Kaek is part of a new body of works that displays Made Kaeks' enigmatic dimensionality as well as a sharp community consciousness. Exhibited in 'World Without Sound Anthology' at Sawidji Gallery.
"This work is a reflection of how chaotic it is in the real world. In the real world, it is important to also have a silent world. We do need this balance of silence." ~ Made Kaek +
An autobiography of his "Wajah Plastik". +
A mozaic painting made from plastic waste +
Based on the absence of rules that provide certainty to issues of customs in Bali. Such as dispute resolution and Customary Law or Adat Law in Bali, the pattern of the relationship between people and activities within the community, thus requiring legalcertainty. Business activities are activities that require certaintyand good adaptation wherever the place of business is established. This article aims to analyze the legal position of established businesses in communities that are still closely related to rules of Customary Law. Analyzing the legal relationship Desa Pekraman (Pakraman Village) with outsiders/Krama Tamiu and Tamiu (Investor, Businessman), and the rights and obligations of entrants who opened the business. By using juridical studies, this paper will describe legal position, as well as the consequences obtained to businessman in carrying out its business activities in Desa Pekraman. +
Valasara’s work, ‘Part of the Universe’ finalised late in 2020, is much larger at 120 by 260 cm. His technical process is demanding. Initially, he sketches onto the canvas the structure. By pinching, filling, and making a volume in the canvas, the individual forms take shape, hand-stitched in cotton. Random threads then complete and inform the chaotic abstract elements, adding a unique potency to his works. The complex works require up to two months of painstaking focus to complete.
‘Part of the Universe’ is a flowing picture that draws the viewers eye naturally from left to right across the canvas. The top half of the composition is punctuated by three jagged forms, prominent structural features of a cremation ceremony, that pierce into vast empty space. This work is vastly different than ‘Universe’ 2021. It is defined by its large, negative space of empty canvas emphasising dynamic flowing form and movement within the composition, a technical attribute he has adopted from western art. +
There are several communities in the highlands of Bali in Indonesia that still maintain large antique orchestras of bronze gongs and metallophones called gamelan gong gede. These gamelan have been preserved as essential implements of local ritual-music associations that have protected them from change for generations. In contrast, much of the rest of the island abandoned gong gede in the early twentieth century in favor of modern gamelan. Inseparable from its highland ritual context, gong gede endure in Bali’s remote highlands because they are inseparable from ritual context, which has resulted in musical diversity within the broader ecosystem of Balinese music.
This diversity simultaneously marginalizes communities to some degree from mainstream musical innovation. However, it also empowers local ritual music associations within sophisticated social networks that play a major role in protecting and preserving these ancient antique orchestras. Using a ‘pluralism of musical structures’ as an analytical framework for discussing musical diversity, this article looks at how highland communities protect and maintain gong gede as ‘living traditions’ by examining their history, social context and musical style to see what keeps local traditions from succumbing to mainstream musical trends. +
Basically, agritourism is to place the primary sector (agricultural sector) in the tertiary sector (tourism sector) to increase farmer's income. Farmers in the agricultural sector have to get some benefits from agritourism activities. Besides that, agritourism can secure agricultural sustainability and avoid the agricultural sector from the marginalization process. There are some reasons why tourists like to see natural activities and agritourism activities. In Bali, there are some agritourism regions with several different management models. This article discusses the general model of agritourism development in Bali and is hopefully useful for agritourism development in other areas in Indonesia. +
This study aims to provide an illustration that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a very severe impact on the economy and other things in Bali as an area that relies on the tourism sector. The method used in this research is the descriptive – qualitative method. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that in addition to the negative impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a positive impact on the employment sector in an effort to accelerate the digitization of job transformation which requires people to quickly adapt to all the changes that shape the new life and world of work in line with the demands of the revolution. industry 4.0. Comprehensive efforts are needed as well as quick and appropriate
policies to deal with the impact of the Covid - 19 pandemic in the employment sector to
protect and restore the welfare of workers both now and after the pandemic. +
The visual and choreographic parallels between Japanese and Balinese mask traditions are striking, and, though the exact interrelationship between masks of these two cultures cannot be proven with historically verifiable data, juxtaposition of the similar genres is useful for understanding mask dance. The masks discussed are the dog/lions Shishi ( Japan) and Barong (Bali), the witch-like Hannya ( Japan) and Rangda (Bali), and the sacred old men Okina ( Japan) and Sidha Karya (Bali). Possible links include cultural diffusion and patterns of human perception. However, the visual language in which these mask characters are expressed and the mythology that delineates them probably comes from Indian Tantric models. +
This paper charts the increasing involvement of women performers in Balinese topeng (mask dance) and emerged from discussions and emails among the authors. Following an overview explaining women’s traditional absence from this form and noting the pioneering women who have been at the forefront of change, the authors discuss how, as non-Balinese female performers and researchers, they discovered that they shared many similar stories, curiosities, and challenges relating to their training and experiences. Their insights provide a detailed picture of some important issues for women in Asian theatre. +
Coconuts and Oranges +
This article aims to bring the intellectual rigour of Cultural Studies to Balinese ideas about culture which confuse culture with ideology. Cultural Studies is not the study of culture, but its critique which deconstructs culture as misrepresenting actuality as an Imaginary convenient to regimes of power. The New Order articulated ‘kebudayaan’ to create a submissive populace happy to embrace global tourism. Culture is no longer how how people do things but marketable commodities posturing as ‘ancient tradition’. Bali as paradise is a cliché. The island now fulfils Madame Suharto’s dream of Disneyland. The capitalist fantasy of endless cost-free growth bears no resemblance to the sophisticated Balinese cosmology of Kali-Yuga, which ends in cataclysmic dissolution; or to popular ideas of the world as ceaseless transforming. Although kebudayaan dismisses ordinary people as stupid masses, they often escape the ideological straitjacket of kebudayaan by just getting on with culture as everyday life. +
The Imaginary of Bali as paradise stands in stark contrast to what is actually going on. To understand the split requires examining who is authorized to represent Bali as what under what conditions. The issue concerns the nature of argument – whether argumentation and disagreement – and how it disarticulates and marginalize alternatives. The preferred, hegemonic style of argument in Bali is monologue, favoured by those in power, which effectively anticipates and prevents contradiction. By contrast, dialogue is open, democratic and widespread in daily life, but often passes relatively unnoticed. Whereas dialogue enables discussion and problem-solving, monologue re-asserts ideology in the face of uncomfortable actualities. In Bali, the form ideology takes centres on fantasies about an imaginary ‘age-old culture’. The drawbacks are evident in how claims over the cultural antiquity of Tri Hita Karana disguise its grave shortcomings in practice. +
In Bali: 50 Years of Changes: A Conversation with Jean Couteau, Eric Buvelot and Jean Couteau have produced an intricate, sweeping, and controversial picture of Balinese consciousness, social patterns, and religious life, as well as Bali’s place within the national framework of Indonesia. It is doubtless the most ambitious attempt to present a holistic view of the island since Fred Eiseman, Jr.’s Bali: Sekala and Niskala (1990), or Adrian Vickers’ Bali: A Paradise Created (1989). Yet this is not a historical narrative, or the culmination of years of comprehensive research on a particular topic. Instead we find a series of transcribed conversations between two expatriates: Buvelot, a journalist based on the island since 1995, and Couteau, a renowned writer, social observer and commentator intimately involved with Bali since the 1970s. +
Made Wijaya wrote his "Stranger in Paradise" articles for the Bali Post. He used to personally sign the early editions which he delivered himself to the various Sanur hotels. +
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Bali, including museums, is involved in the millennial era tourism industry. Museum management can no longer be inclusive without borderless and out of the box analysis and application. The museum is one of the means of communication in the middle of millennial society today that must be examined its benefits in the tourism industry. The research method is qualitative, using research instruments in the form of questionnaires, interviews, documentation studies, with a population of museum visitors in Bali. The results showed that most of the visitors who visited the museum were people who had studied museum related
information first, namely 52 percent, 52 percent would write the story of their trip to visit the museum, 80 percent would promote the existence of the museum through the internet, 92 percent knew the museum's history that would visited and its
founder, 60 percent will promote back to others. 40 percent will return to visit the same museum. +
The pandemic situation and the strict health protocols implemented have resulted in a decrease in tourist visits and a decrease in hotel occupancy rates. The government and hotel management conduct a variety of potential businesses for the accommodation services business. One of the things that area trend for tourists is to choose attractive, safe and comfortable accommodation, return to nature, and avoid large crowds during the Covid-19 pandemic. The alternative presented by accommodation service entrepreneurs is glamping. The method of applying quality of service in glamping management is to provide CHSE (cleanliness, health and safety, and sustainability environment), in each glamping management department, such as the front office department, housekeeping department, food and beverages department. Participants in this activity are all glamping management employees in Kembang MertaTourism Village. Kembang MertaTourism Village has succeeded in showing the readiness of glamping management in accepting tourists with the CHSE procedure. +
Bali, including museums, is involved in the millennial 4.0 tourism industry. Museum management can no longer be inclusive without borderless and out of the box analysis and application. Museums are one of the means of communication in today's millennial society which must be studied for their benefits in the tourism industry. The research method is quantitative and qualitative, using research instruments in the form of questionnaires, interviews, documentation studies, with the population of museum visitors in Bali. The results showed that most of the guests who visited the museum were people who had studied information related to the museum beforehand, namely 52 percent, 52 percent would write their travel stories to visit the museum, 80 percent would promote the existence of the museum through the internet, 92 percent knew the history of the museum to be visited. and founders, 60 percent will re-promote to others. 40 percent will return to visit the same museum. +
A culturally-based trilingual dictionary in Balinese, Indonesian and English. +
This paper aims to describe political discourse that has a link with gender on outdoor media campaigns. The media of outdoor campaigns is the most effective public space to be able to convey various matters relating to a candidate for both a leader and a member of parliament especially if it is associated with gender which is still a major problem in Indonesia. Gender in Indonesian politics is still unbalanced considering not yet optimal and balance the contribution between men and women in politics world. It was a major concern on outdoor media campaign of a number of female candidates in the 2014 legislative election. Sources of data from this paper are taken from areas - Badung, Jembrana, Klungkung, and Denpasar. Method of data collection was done by way of recording by photographing media outdoor campaign containing information related to gender. Furthermore, qualitative descriptive method became an option to describe the data - research data related to discourse theory and gender theory in the use of language. Result of the analysis showed that gender is one of the election discourses of the candidates of the people's representatives, especially the women to get the vote and sympathy. For that reason, the projection of the use of gender terms, equality of rights, and struggle with men is the primary choice to demonstrate the struggle for gender equality. Variations of use are also seen but by maintaining the gender side of women as parties who are fighting for their rights. +
This article analyses the phenomena of language related to the prescription of beauty from Balinese Traditional Manuscript (Lontar) entitled Lontar Indrani Sastra (Indrani Sastra Manuscript). The beauty of recipe in the Lontar Indrani Sastra is an ancestry cultural inheritance which has been already merged with the lives of the Balinese. Bali is famous because has conserved traditional manuscripts that become cultural heritage of the island. This article does not only apply the method of library research and field research but also descriptive qualitative method. The theory that is used to analyze the data is the theory of language functions. The function of beauty ecolexicon in the Lontar Indrani Sastracan be divided into three functions, namely (1) informative function, (2) interactive function, and (3) imaginative function. The informative function relates to various information about beauty prescription plants, body parts that can be treated and methods of treatment. Interactive functions are found through dialogue between Dewi Saci and Rukmini. Similarly, imaginative functions are discovered through the use of metaphors such as crocodile’s calla (panggal buaya) and the Arjuna ecolexicons. +
Balinese people who live at Ubud Village in Gianyar Regency are bilingual because
they have mastered more than one language. In the environment of Balinese language, there also live other languages, e.g. the national language, i.e. Indonesian language, foreign languages such as English, Japanese, Mandarin, Korea, etc. Balinese people nowadays have difficulties in using Balinese language so they use mixed languages, namely Balinese language with Indonesian language, with English language, with Mandarin or Korean Language, etc. This phenomenon might indicate that Balinese language appears to be marginalized. This paper aims at investigating what languages are used in Balinese language environment, since by tradition, ecological locality is very important to be explained because it has strong relation to the sustainability of the use of Balinese language, and natural environment with its diversity. Sociocultural approach, i.e. using the concept of language diversity related to the use of language is applied in this paper. In addition, qualitative method is
applied by using observation technique and in-depth interview in collecting the data and information. Theories related to the use of language is used to analyze the data.
The result of the study shows that the marginalization of Balinese language appears to exist because there are various ethnic groups of immigrants who live in this village. The village of Ubud is already occupied by expatriates who deliberately come to Bali and settle at Ubud. The reasons why they choose Ubud Village,
among others is business they own in tourism sector, the occurrence of intermarriages between Balinese people at Ubud and foreigners (such as Italian, Australian, French, Spaniard, etc), Balinese arts and cultures,etc. This condition affects the choice and use of languages. +
Geguritan Tamba Sastra was created at the Literary Creation event, Sastra Saraswati Sewana Pamarisuddha Gering Agung at Puri Kauhan, Ubud. Geguritan Tamba Sastra by Ni Luh Wida Apriliani S.Pd. this is included in the 5 best works in the geguritan category at the Literary Creation event. Geguritan Tamba Sastra is bound by 8 Pupuhs, which include pupuh sinom, pupuh sembaradana, pupuh maskumambang, pupuh pucung, pupuh pangkur, pupuh ginanti, pupuh ginada and also pupuh durma.
This geguritan is very interesting because it tells about the beginning of the Corona virus that hit the world, especially in Indonesia where Mother Earth experienced a very deep sorrow that was hit by Covid-19. Various ways have been done to prevent this virus but because for so long this virus has caused the condition of society to be increasingly destroyed due to not working, according to the economy, many people have committed crimes because of the many criminal acts that have occurred in Indonesia. And in the end, the President of Indonesia, Mr. Jokowi, remembered one very important thing in life, where these guidelines are the main key to literature, namely Pancasila, which is the 5 foundations of the Republic of Indonesia. The Corona virus is actually a medicine, not a disease because it makes us aware of the 5 important things contained in the 5 basic principles of our country, namely Pancasila.
The values contained in Geguritan Tamba Sastra are religious values, social values and also human values. +
Director of Bilateral Negotiations, Ni Made Ayu Marthini won the title of the Best Three in the Exemplary Pratama High Leadership Officer (PPT) Category in the 2021 State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Award. This event was organized by the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform. +
Ni Nyoman Tjandri, one of very few female Arja and Dalang (puppet masters) in Indonesia. Tjandri has had to refashion her participation in a 'male' art in order to make it acceptable for her as a woman artist and performer. There's a general discourse about women and the arts in Bali that accounts for the ability of women to participate in this kind of art forms.
The talented Tjandri gradually developed superb dance and vocal techniques through interaction with her father, I Made Kredek, who is also a performing artist.
Through Makara Dwaja Studio, Tjandri providing traditional arts training such as Arja Dance to the younger generation. She dedicating her life to conserve traditional Balinese culture from onslaught of foreign cultural flows that invading Bali. +
Live a peaceful and happy life based on the teachings of Tri Hita Karana
We as human beings have differences, but we need to know our motto, "Unity in Diversity" means "even though we are different, we are still one". We should love each other dear to each other's friends. In this modern era, let's strengthen our sense of friendship together, so that we can have a peaceful and happy life based on the teachings of Tri Hita Karana.
Tri Hita Karana are three harmonious relationships. First, to God Almighty.
Second, establish harmonious relationships with fellow human beings.
Third, a harmonious relationship with the environment.
Regarding these three elements, we as human beings have differences such as ethnicity, customs, culture and religion. So, we shouldn't ridicule each other, don't insult each other, let's invite each other, build each other, respect each other and help each other between religions, build good character in each body.
Even though we are of different religions it is not an obstacle to strengthening our sense of friendship.
Well, if that has been implemented then we can get a comfortable and peaceful life. +
The diversity of the language of the environment of Green School Bali needs to be studied, especially the treasury of green ecolexicon as they reflect strategical effort to preserve local wisdom of Balinese culture. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was obtained from the Green School Bali educational environment by using observation and interviews method. The results shown that the grammatical category of the ‘green’ lexicon is in the form of nouns and verbs that are in the form of basic words and phrases and the ‘green’ syntactic construction at Green School Bali contains these natural lexicons, including noun phrases such as bambu hitam ‘black bamboo’, and verb phrases such as bermain Jegog ‘play Jegog’ while the social praxis dimension of the green ecolexicon namely the ideological dimension, the sociological dimension and the biological dimension. This research also uniquely contributes to preserving the concept of local wisdom in real action in the context of international education in Bali. +
This research focused on the discussion about the analysis of the lexicon of the verb 'destroy' in the Balinese language. The data of this research are taken from some verbs in one meaning field with the verb 'destroy' which is found in the Balinese language. After the data collected, the data are analyzed based on the entities, the tools the manners which are related to the lexicons of the verb 'destroy'. Then, the findings of the research are presented descriptively. Based on the analysis, the lexicons in the Balinese language which have the same meaning field with the verb 'destroy' are Ngencakin, Ngremukin, Nguwugang, Menyahin, Nglidekin, Ngededekang, Ngeregreg, Nyakcakin, Nyetset, Mesbes, Ngincuk, and Ngenyagin. They are in the same meaning field but has different meaning based on the context of usage. +
This research focused on the discussion about the analysis of the lexicon of the verb 'destroy' in the Balinese language. The data of this research are taken from some verbs in one meaning field with the verb 'destroy' which is found in the Balinese language. After the data collected, the data are analyzed based on the entities, the tools the manners which are related to the lexicons of the verb 'destroy'. Then, the findings of the research are presented descriptively. Based on the analysis, the lexicons in the Balinese language which have the same meaning field with the verb 'destroy' are Ngencakin, Ngremukin, Nguwugang, Menyahin, Nglidekin, Ngededekang, Ngeregreg, Nyakcakin, Nyetset, Mesbes, Ngincuk, and Ngenyagin. They are in the same meaning field but has different meaning based on the context of usage. +
Landscape photography is very satisfying when you explore this genre. Especially if you are lucky enough to live in a place that has amazing destinations all within a short distance and rich in diversity as we have. This image was taken in Yeh Malet in Karangasem regency Bali. Pantai Yeh Malet is actually best known for its Wates Beach, for its sandy black sand that reflects light. Often through popularity, one aspect of a region gets exposure and we often don't see the many layers of beauty that are present every day. Like in this image. Not the sunny popular black sand beach, but in the evening, life of the village still goes on. +
Green Lizard by ManButur Suantara, explores macro photography using only natural light in natural surrounds.
The wonderful, beautiful sometimes fearsome world of Nature under the Macro lens is one that is astounding in its own right. To look so closely upon Natures private little gardens that we did not have the privilege to see so closely until recently in history. Visit the macro gallery at https://sawidjistudio.com/gallery/macro-gallery/ +
Tari Topeng Wayang Wong at Pura Taman Pule. In the moments before the ceremony.., quiet, sombre and unmasked.
The next chapter of the Living Maks of Bali: Sacred Wayang Wong of Pura Taman Pule. The portraits taken by ManButur are part of a series in an article 'Dancing Memories of Wayang Wong' by Sawidji Gallery. +
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"Guardian II" is part of a series of black and white photographs by ManButur Suantara exploring Water.
When one hears ‘Water’, immediately our minds go to all the things that are sensory and visual. We think of the colour blue and we associate the feeling ‘wet’. Around us, Water is ocean, lake, rain, and dew. In feelings, we may associate coolness, wetness, thirst, and by association dryness. In ManButur’s Water series, its most interesting that those associations are the least pronounced.
We are inadvertently guided to experience Water, in a different way. Here, Water is present, but as a quiet supporting role. A presence that does not scream out. Yet, its presence transports us to a place quite different. Here, Water have merged together the earth and the sky. +
Mountain in Black and White by ManButur Suantara in black and white is a spotlight on a collection of works by Nyoman ManButur Suantara. Featuring the mountains of our islands. What meaning is there in the word 'Mountain'. What feelings do we feel when seeing 'Mountain'? And what thoughts do we have when we stand upon a 'Mountain'?
"From the ancient civilisation until now in parts of the world Mountain still exists. Being one of the sources of energy. In traditional cultures the mountain holds a significant place in the lives of the community." ~ManButur Suantara +
'Melodious Urban' is a new work by ManButur Suantara in response to the theme 'World Without Sound' exhibition Sawidji Gallery.
Do we relate to noise as a disturbance? Does quiet mean peace?
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.
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.
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. +
The Guardian +
Walakiri Tree is part of the series ‘Trees’ in Black and White by ManButur Suantara. Walakiri Tree is released as Limited Edition prints and signed by the artist.
Trees in Black and White by ManButur Suantara. The beauty and poetic vision of ManButur in a series of captures across the Indonesian landscapes. What do you feel when you see a trees’ shadow? When you look upon their reflections and silhouettes. There is something intrinsically human about them.
A Trees’ Reflection
Perhaps you can say, it may be that it is the other way around. There is something intrinsically tree like about human beings. Why we see our own reflection in the Earth’s oldest children. For of the oldest living things on this Earth, trees are amongst them. They carry the memories and earths’ blood in their veins.
There is this basic truth that trees bring life to others. From the time they are a seed, to their stems and flowers, there is no waste. From the beginning to the end of their life, they are givers to the world.
Nyoman ‘Butur’ Suantara +
“Magic is seeing wonder in nature's every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.”
― Ama H.Vanniarachchy
Photography by ManButur Suantara that explores Macro photography, specifically only using natural light in natural environments with no staging.
The dictionary definition of Macro Photography is simply taking a picture extremely close up, bigger than life-size.
Macro photography is all about showcasing a subject larger than it is in real life — an extreme close-up of something small. A full-frame insect in a five-by-seven-inch photo and a four-inch product shot of a cornflake go well above life-size: both are examples of macro photography. - +
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"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
Excerpt from article "Legong Rhapsody, a Dance Through Time" by Dewi Dian Reich.
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.
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.
Read full article in image reference link. +
I See Fire. ManButur Suantara shares his experience and photography of the Ter-Teran fire ritual in the village of Jasri, Karangasem Bali on March 21st 2023. The full account and series of works by ManButur Suantara is published online at sawidjistudio.com/2023/03/31/i-see-fire/
This ritual is known as Ter-Teran held in the village of Jasri in Karangasem Regency Bali. This ritual is held to keep the evil spirits away so that the silent day of Nyepi will be able to pass peacefully, quietly and with blessing...
Ter Teran is held only once every two years. and this is spontaneous without staging or planning. In other villages, this type of fire war enactment is ritualised whereas the process is a little bit more free-flowing, here in Ter Teran in Jasri. The atmosphere is truly mystical. It is not something planned or scripted. There are not many tourists as this is not a common attraction. There is a wildness about it. It does not look like a demonstration set up to cater to an audience. The sacred energy of this ritual still feels very strong. +
Mt Agung as seen from Mahagiri.
Landscape photography is very satisfying when you explore this genre. Especially if you are lucky enough to live in a place that has amazing destinations all within a short distance and rich in diversity as we have. All places on earth have their natural beauty.
Its Technical, Zero Exposure takes a look at the fundamentals of lighting in photography. With beautiful examples from ManButurs' Landscape Photography. +
A collection images in black and white by ManButur dedicated to the meaning and value of Trees. ManButur Suantara interviewed by Sawidji Gallery for the article 'I Hear You Tree'. Part of several discussions regarding the power and contribution of Trees into human lives. As started by artist Made Budiarta in 'Inauguration of Trees'. +
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The elderly is vulnerable to hypertension due to the accumulation of unhealthy lifestyles for a long time and can be exacerbated by the stress due to the inability to adapt to the decline in physical conditions, changes in roles and social relations, economic ability, degenerative diseases and treatment in the long term. Risk factors for hypertension can caused by stress. Stress management can be done with a combination of creative arts therapy that is singing, drawing, and storytelling which has a relaxing effect. This study aims to determine the effect of creative arts therapy on stress levels and blood pressure of the elderly with hypertension in Kesiman Kertalangu Village, East Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia. This research was a quasi-experiment with pre - test and post - test design. Samples used were 63 elderly with hypertension who experience mild and moderate stress using simple random sampling technique divided into three groups of treatment with the amount 21 elderly of each groups. Stress level of hypertension were evaluated using The Stress Assessment Questionnaire and blood pressure measurement using manometer. The main results of this study indicated that creative art therapy can reduce stress of the elderly significantly with p value 0.000<0.05. An average of blood pressure in creative art therapy has decrease d. Wilcoxon test results showed the p value of blood pressure (sistole;diastole) for singing (0.002;0.014), storytelling (0.009;0.008) and drawing (0.016;0.011) <0.05 which means that there is an effect of those therapy on elderly blood pressure. The results of the Ancova analysis showed no difference in blood pressure results after each intervention was given to the elderly (p value 0.244>0.05 for systole dan p value 0.738>0.05 for diastole). That means that each intervention has a similar effect on reducing blood pressure. Creative arts therapy provides a relaxing effect while performing art activities so that feeling calms down and stimulates the healing process. Further research with a larger population needs to be done to increase public awareness of the benefits of creative art therapy to reduce stress and blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension.
Aim: Stress in the elderly are feeling depressed, anxious, and tense caused by stressors such as physical, mental, and social changes that affects their emotional status and cause diseases. Stress management in elderly can be done by reminiscence therapy that use memory of the past to maintain elderly’s mental health. This study aims to determine the effect of reminiscence therapy to stress on elderly Method: The design of this research was quasi-experimental using nonequivalent control group design. The samples consisted of 34 elderly were selected by purposive sampling, divided into 17 elderly in treatment group and 17 elderly in control group, and data collection was done using the Stress Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Result: Test analysis result of Independent Sample T-Test with a significance level of 95% was concluded there are significant effect of reminiscence therapy to stress in the elderly. Conclusion: Activities by recalled memories of the past can help elderly people to interact and express their feeling to family and friends so that the elderly are able to adapt to stress. +
This study aims to analyze and determine the effect of the level of education, investment and economic growth on poverty conditions in Karangasem Regency. This area was chosen as the research location because Karangasem Regency still has a relatively higher percentage of poverty level compared to the rest ofeight districts in Bali Province. The study uses a non-participant observation approach utilizing secondary data provided by the Central Bureau of Statistics of Bali Province and the Central Bureau of Statistics of Karangasem Regency.To analyze the collected data, this study uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of the study show that the level of education, investment and economic growth simultaneously had a significant effect on poverty conditions in Karangasem district. Each of the dependent variabel – the level of education, investment and economic growth -- hasnegative and significant effect on poverty conditions in Karangasem district. The variable that has a dominant influence on poverty conditions in Karangasem district is the investment variable. +
Women, as housewives, join the workforce to help their families finance. The quality of life of women in this study was influenced by factors of education, work ethic and age. This study aims to analyze the influence of educational factors, work ethic and age on the quality of life of women. This research takes place in three locations in Bongkasa Village, Bongkasa Pertiwi Village and Sangeh Village, Badung Regency. Utilizing both primary and secondary data collected from 98 samples and some techniques analyzes this study finds that the factors of education, work ethic, and age simultaneously influence the quality of life of women in the three villages in Abiansemal District, Badung Regency. Education and work ethic partially have a positive and significant effect on the quality of life of women. Meanwhile, age does not affect the quality of life of women in the villages of Bongkasa, Bongkasa Pertiwi, and Sangeh, Abiansemal District, Badung Regency. +
Women Empowerment and the Microfinance Dilemma in Bali: What does Control over Credit Entail? +
Pada Gelahang marriage is relatively a new form of marriage in traditional community (desa pakraman) in Bali. Commonly the recognized form of marriage is biasa (common) marriage (the wife left her house and joined her husband’s family) and nyentana marriage (the husband left his house and joined his wife’s family). This is the consequence of kapurusa kinship system (patrilineal) in traditional community in Bali. The form of Pada Gelahang marriage was chosen for those who could not hold biasa marriage and nyentana marriage, as each bride and groom was born as the only child in their family. Based on the results of the research, there were found that the numbers of couples who had held pada gelahang marriage were increasing year to year. Based on Balinese customary law, the couples of pada gelahang marriage conduct their responsibilities in two places (double), namely the responsibilities to the family and to her husband’s traditional village, as well the responsibilities to the family and to his wife’s traditional village. +
Hindu society in Bali still retaining a patrilineal culture in social life. There are differences in inheritance rights between men and women in patrilineal culture system. Women did not have any right to inherit from their parents. While the issue of equality, fairness, the right to inherit their parents and etc., urged the patrilineal culture is more flexible and gives the right to women to inherit property from their parents. The development of knowledge, the law and the influence of new paradigms that are present in society, pressing the old system order to be able to accept the development of society. The Assembly of Pakraman Village(Majelis Desa Pakraman) Bali No. III of 2010 has taken the initiative to give women the right to inherit, limited tojoint property of her parents. This paper aims to analyze the development of customary law in Bali on, setting the women's right to inherit,because the constitution guarantees every citizen equal treatment before the law and society. By using the juridical research, will be examined how national laws and customary laws in Bali positioned the women, the right to inherit from their parents +
Based on the absence of rules that provide certainty to issues of customs in Bali. Such as dispute resolution and Customary Law or Adat Law in Bali, the pattern of the relationship between people and activities within the community, thus requiring legalcertainty. Business activities are activities that require certaintyand good adaptation wherever the place of business is established. This article aims to analyze the legal position of established businesses in communities that are still closely related to rules of Customary Law. Analyzing the legal relationship Desa Pekraman (Pakraman Village) with outsiders/Krama Tamiu and Tamiu (Investor, Businessman), and the rights and obligations of entrants who opened the business. By using juridical studies, this paper will describe legal position, as well as the consequences obtained to businessman in carrying out its business activities in Desa Pekraman. +
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. +
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. +
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. +
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. +
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. +
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. +
Dasaksara Hanoman Baligraphy consists of two forms, namely Kayonan and Hanoman. Dasaksara is described in Kayonan. The Dasaksara are the ten wijaksara that connect the human self (microcosm) and the universe (macrocosm). Dasaksara consists of ten wijaksara, namely Sang, Bang, Tang, Ang, Ing, Nang, Mang, Śing, Wang, Yang. The ten wijaksara come from the eight wianjana characters (sa, ba, ta, na, ma, si, wa, and ya) and two sound characters (a and i). If these ten wijaksara are strung together they form a sentence: sabatai nama siwaya which is a prayer to glorify Dewa Siwa. However, only a few Dasaksara are visible in the kayonan because they are covered by Hanoman's body. Wijaksara seen is Ong, Ang, Ung, Mang, Sang, Bang, miwah Tang.
Hanoman is a character in the epic Ramayana. Hanuman is the son of Dewi Anjani. Dewi Anjani is an angel who was cursed and born into the world as a female vanara. The curse ends when she gives birth to an incarnation of Siwa's son. Dewi Anjani is married to Kesari. Kesari and Dewi Anjani performed intense meditation to beget Dewa Siwa as their son. Because Kesari and Dewi Anjani were firm in their asceticism, Dewa Siwa granted their request and descended to earth as Hanoman.
If interpreted, Dasaksara Hanoman Baligraphy is a form of glorification of Dewa Siwa which is manifested in the figure of Hanoman. +
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. +
Mahakala is one of the manifestations of Dewa Siwa as the great destroyer. In Hindu mythology, Mahakala appears as a ferocious and frightening figure. In this baligraphy, Mahakala is shown in the form of Ong-kara as the center in which the dewata nawa sanga and sacred script are mentioned. The Dewata Nawa Sanga include Dewa Iswara, Dewa Brahma, Dewa Mahadewa, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa, Dewa Mahadewa, Dewa Rudra, Dewa Sangkara, and Dewa Sambu. The sacred script covering Ong-kara is the sacred symbol of Sang Hyang Widhi who embodies Dewa Siwa. Wijaksara Ang-kara as the sacred script of Dewa Wisnu. Apart from Ong-kara and Ang-kara there are also Vijaksara Bang as the sacred script of Dewa Brahma which is located in the south, Vijaksara Mang as the sacred script of Dewa Rudra which is located in the southwest, Vijaksara Tang as the sacred script of Dewa Mahadewa which is located in the west, and Wijaksara Śing the sacred script of Dewa Sangkara which is located in the northwest. What is very interesting in this baligraphy is the addition of a wall clock with Latin numerals in it.
So the relationship between Mahakala calligraphy and wall clocks: Mahakala is the embodiment of Dewa Siwa as the supreme god, as the ruler of time and all the elements in the universe (sakala and niskala). +
Translating is one of the pinnacles of IGB Sugriwa's skills which are now increasingly rare. Therefore, this article aimsto discuss two things,: (1) tracing the translated works produced by IGB Sugriwa; (2) the translation model developed by IGB Sugriwa in the Kakawin Rāmatantra. To achieve this goal, this article uses the methods of providing data, analyzing data, and presenting the results of the analysis. At the stage of providing data, observation and interview methods were used to find the translated works of IGB Sugriwa. Furthermore, IGB Sugriwa's translations were classified according to genre and Kakawin Rāmatantra was analyzed to find the translation model developed by IGB Sugriwa. Based on this analysis, this article finds that IGB Sugriwa has translated 13 literary works. Translated works are included in literature such as Kakawin Dharma Shunya (1954), Kakawin Sutasoma (1956), Bharata Yuddha (1958), Kakawin Ramayana (1960), Kakawin Arjuna Wiwaha (1961) and Kakawin Rāmatantra(t.t). Meanwhile, the translation works included in the speech are Sang Hyang Kamahayanikan (1957) and Sarasamuccaya (1967). Meanwhile, IGB Sugriwa was also quite productive in translating texts related to traditional Balinese historiography across clans such as the Babad Pasek (1957), Babad Blahbatuh (1958), Dwijendra Tattwa (1967), Babad Pasek Kayu Selem (tt), and the Pande Inscription. (tt). The translation model developed by IGB Sugriwa in the Kakawin Rāmatantrais formulated into four stages, namely (1) kosabasa (vocabulary); (2) kretabasa(grammar), (3) bhasita paribhasa (language style); and bhasita mandala (cultural context). +
Mamunjung is a form of respect and solidarity with the deceased. It realizes by the family visiting their late relative in cemetery, then spend their time having meals together with the dead. The tradition has been practicing since the Hindu-Buddhist period. It is well developed both in Java and Bali. The community practices this activity on certain days, such as Galungan, Kuningan and Pagerwesi day while in Java, they carry out Memunjung during holidays such as Idul Fitri. Balinese Hindu offers Tampelan punjung and Banten punjung to the spirit of ancestors, families or relatives at home or cemetery. In certain days, the visitor brings the deceased’s favorite food to the cemetery then they enjoy the meal together with the dead. Recently, the custom to visit the grave is rarely done by Balinese, especially to those who live in regional areas that do not have strict rules about burial. Some argue that the increasing Balinese’s standard of living as well as technological advancements, contribute to change people mindset about the funeral in the present. Hence, there are only a few areas that are still practicing burial for the dead. +
"Meanings are full of meaning. In the Script Seed Symbol, it arranges the core of the Mantra That Animates the World"
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.
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
"Purification" and "Purification". And when it's called Mantra Script, not everyone has the authority to say it.
That's why Mantra comes through a means called the way of managing mantras. Casts a Mantra even if it's not
be spoken.
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. +
The imposing 600 by 400 by 250 cm wood and papier-mâché sculpture had an important, timely message. Made from sustainable items with traditional Balinese techniques that pushed the levels of materiality, ‘Pejuang Adat’ (Indigenous Warriors), was the artist’s bold call to his people. A traditional sailing vessel perched dangerously upon the crest of a wave and destined for disaster, ‘Pejuang Adat’ is a metaphor for the current plight of the Balinese society, that according to the artist, lacks in leadership and is without a strong vision for the future. +
Indonesia known as a democratic country, but there are still many cases of intolerance, one of which is a large - scale intolerance towards minorities such as LGBTQ people. Indonesia still considered as one of the homophobic countries due to religious norms and rules that limit the movement of LGBTQ people. Indonesian society still lives in a social life that upholds the value of heteronormativity in which heterosexuals are normal people and others considered as abnormal. LGBTQ discrimination also occurs to many adolescents, they do not have free space
in society and are even unable to be who they really are even between family and closest friends. Education regarding gender and sexuality is necessary in Indonesian higher education institutions to be able to provide broader education to the community, especially adolescents, which in the end expected to increase public tolerance towards LGBTQ people. This study uses descriptive qualitative method by also distributing questionnaires anonymously at random to several informants. In addition, supporting data from various literatures used to support this research. The results showed that many LGBTQ adolescents felt marginalized by their family
and friends. They have not been able to show their sexual orientation without being afraid to get judgement from the public. +
A book about the procession of Barong Brutuk performance in Terunyan, Kintamani. +
In Bunutin, a village on the edge of Batur caldera, Kintamani, lives Mongah, the fern men. There, Mongah have guarded the people from calamity for hundreds of years, —the greatest calamity born of human pride. +
The number of Balinese women taking tourism education at various levels appears to be increasing in line with the development of tourism education institutions and the tourism industry in Bali. This article analyzes the motivation of Balinese women in pursuing higher education in tourism, starting from the Bachelor level to the doctoral program. By applying a qualitative method, this article collects data through interviews with 30 Balinese women who have taken tourism education at various levels. The results show that Balinese women are motivated to take tourism education
for several reasons, including the motivation to get a job in the tourism sector, they have families who work in the tourism sector, and they live in Bali which has more job opportunities in the tourism sector. By taking tourism education, Balinese women who were informants in this study proved that they had found better jobs and career opportunities in the tourism industry. Their experiences have also become a source of inspiration for other Balinese women to take the same career path. +
This paper, as part of the study of Landscape Linguistics, aims to reveal how the multilingualism is represented in the public space in this area. In addition, to find out how the structure of writing and language patterns used in public spaces in the area. To collect the data, the method used in this research is the documentation method, then the data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that there were 13 languages used in public spaces, especially on markers of existing tourism facilities. English is the most dominant language used, Latin writing is also used in almost all markers, and also the language pattern that uses 2 - 3 different languages has shown this area to be considered as an international region. +
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Women of the Kakawin World is a historical study of the experiences of women, in particular royal women and their associates, in the courts of pre-Islamic Java and early modern Bali. Creese draws upon her background in philology to examine the corpus of epic kakawin (poems written in Old Javanese in verse) that were composed in those courtly centers over a millennium, as they provide rich insights about the lives of women that are not available from other sources. With its interest in the representations of women, the book makes a valuable contribution to gender studies in Indonesia, the more so since it is focused heavily on the contemporary period. It is also an important study of the social institutions of courtship and marriage. Finally, although this is not the book's main intention, it contributes to knowledge of the kakawin genre by analyzing kakawin from a new perspective. +
Women of the Kakawin World is a historical study of the experiences of women, in particular royal women and their associates, in the courts of pre-Islamic Java and early modern Bali. Creese draws upon her background in philology to examine the corpus of epic kakawin (poems written in Old Javanese in verse) that were composed in those courtly centers over a millennium, as they provide rich insights about the lives of women that are not available from other sources. With its interest in the representations of women, the book makes a valuable contribution to gender studies in Indonesia, the more so since it is focused heavily on the contemporary period. It is also an important study of the social institutions of courtship and marriage. Finally, although this is not the book's main intention, it contributes to knowledge of the kakawin genre by analyzing kakawin from a new perspective.
Full review is available in: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/54386 +
The problems faced in the last seven years is how some public places in Bali, one of that is Balangan beach area of Badung Bali has happened commodification practice space since the existence of photo pre wedding phenomenon. How the natural space in the area is commercialized and raises complex problems in it. The purpose of this article is to know more deeply what causes the practice of commodification in the Balangan beach area and the impact of any commodity practices. Sources of data obtained through qualitative methods include observation and interviews, and analyze it by using critical theory such as commodity theory covers the production, distribution, and consumption, and then linked with the concept of human ecology. Based on the results of the analysis, the practice of commodification in the phenomenon of photo pre wedding in Bali, especially in the area of Balangan occurs because influenced by several factors, among others, the community considers pre wedding photos as something exclusive, and worth the additional cost, employment backgrounds of local people who are still in category lower middle and region that mostly controlled by foreign investors caused the economic gap between outsiders and insiders in commodification area of Balangan beach. The problems are not only marginalized communities, especially communities around the region also poorly managed systems include the management of informal and controlled by foreign investors. +
Grounded in ethnographic and archival research on the Indonesian island of Bali, More Than Words challenges conventional understandings of textuality and writing as they pertain to the religious traditions of Southeast Asia. Through a nuanced study of Balinese script as employed in rites of healing, sorcery, and self-defense, Richard Fox explores the aims and desires embodied in the production and use of palm-leaf manuscripts, amulets, and other inscribed objects.
Balinese often attribute both life and independent volition to manuscripts and copperplate inscriptions, presenting them with elaborate offerings. Commonly addressed with personal honorifics, these script-bearing objects may become partners with humans and other sentient beings in relations of exchange and mutual obligation. The question is how such practices of "the living letter" may be related to more recently emergent conceptions of writing—linked to academic philology, reform Hinduism, and local politics—which take Balinese letters to be a symbol of cultural heritage, and a neutral medium for the transmission of textual meaning. More than Words shows how Balinese practices of apotropaic writing—on palm-leaves, amulets, and bodies—challenge these notions, and yet coexist alongside them. Reflecting on this coexistence, Fox develops a theoretical approach to writing centered on the premise that such contradictory sensibilities hold wider significance than previously recognized for the history and practice of religion in Southeast Asia and beyond. +
Balinese forms of social organization, collective labor and solidarity are gradually being transformed – and often displaced – by new social institutions and their attendant ideals, desires and pleasures. The rise of the nuclear family, as a new social ideal and institution, is one the more important developments in this connection. This essay examines rival conceptions of the family, and of household economy, that underpinned a debate that took place in a southerly Balinese ward over the provision of neighborly assistance during six-monthly odalan ceremonies. The analysis provides insight into how social and cultural transformation is understood and experienced at the level of day-to-day life. +
Batuan Interactive, is a multi-modal website intended to widen access to and provide an engagement with the Mead/Bateson collection of paintings and their legacy while amplifying the voices of Balinese painters and visually connecting the artwork to ongoing ethnographic explorations of Bali. +
This study aims to overview the existence of women in Badung Regency who work in the Spa industry and find out the economic, social and cultural roles and implications who work in the Spa industry. This study uses quantitative and qualitative data. The technique of data collection is done through informant interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The results showed overall of 20 spa therapists 85 percent had revealed that they experienced an increase in quality of life after working in the spa industry. Balinese women in the Spa industry have strength in terms of friendly, smiling, honest attitude and high work skills. Its weaknesses include lower English language skills, low motivation to occupy positions, lack of confidence, lack of competency certification. The job opportunity is very high, Bali's tourism potential, Spa is a promising industry, has high priority. Threats faced are changes in consumer tastes and business competition. The role and implications of Balinese women working in the Spa industry (a) economic implications of Balinese women being able to help families to increase family income. (b) The social implications of Balinese women being able to improve their social status themselves and their families. (c) cultural implications of Balinese women being able to preserve their culture. +
The area of Nyambu and Baru Marga Village, Tabanan Regency is very potential to be developed. This village has interesting natural characteristics, unique social and cultural life. In its development, it is necessary to pay attention to the existence of the millennial generation where currently tourism travel is dominated by millennials and grows in a digital environment. This research is a descriptive qualitative research and quantitative descriptive. Qualitative research is used to determine the role of the millennial generation in developing tourist villages. Quantitative research is conducted to determine the characteristics and motivation of millennial tourists by using frequency analysis. This study used 100 respondents who represented the characteristics and motivations of millennial tourists in Bali as well as semi-structured interviews with 6 people who needed to be known. The results of this study indicate that the age group between 20-25, totaling 75 people, is a potential market in promoting and introducing more about Nyambu and Baru Marga tourism villages. The highest number of millennial tourists visiting tourist villages is from the type of work as students as much as 46%. It is known that the majority of tourists visiting tourist villages are male with a percentage of 54%. Motivation is a determining factor for millennial tourists to take a tour of the survey results of 100 respondents, 76% stated that visiting the tourist village of Nyambu and Desa Baru Marga Tabanan because of natural attractions. +
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Language is a resource capable of exposing a cultural mystery and cultural can only be expressed in language. Balinese language and culture is a mirror of its speakers. The language and culture of “memasak” or ‘cooking’ in Balinese society has its own meaning which can be expressed through the study of Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM). The NSM theory is designed to exploit all meanings, both lexical, illocution, and grammatical meanings. “memasak” or ‘cooking’ in Balinese is included in the category of action and process. In the verb there is an uncompressed polysemic between DO and HAPPEN so the experiment has an exponent: “X does something on Y, and therefore something happens to Y”. The data is collected by involving the conversation method and observation and note taking techniques, there are 12 lexicons of data collected. Trough NSM approach, they applied to represent the semantic primitives. Based on the methods, instruments, and entities used in the verbs, lesksikon is divided into three group of instruments, namely (1) ‘cooking’ by water: nyakan, nepeng, ngukus, ngengseb, nglablab, ngnyatnyat (2) ‘cooking’ by fire: nunu, manggang, nambus, and nguling, (3) ‘cooking’ by oil and without oil: ngoreng and ngenyahnyah. All the lexicon that has the meaning of cooking on the pattern of NSM syntax: X doing something on Y and Y is cooked (well-done). +
Wayan lives in a Bali Aga village..... +
The number of Balinese women taking tourism education at various levels appears to be increasing in line with the development of tourism education institutions and the tourism industry in Bali. This article analyzes the motivation of Balinese women in pursuing higher education in tourism, starting from the Bachelor level to the doctoral program. By applying a qualitative method, this article collects data through interviews with 30 Balinese women who have taken tourism education at various levels. The results show that Balinese women are motivated to take tourism education
for several reasons, including the motivation to get a job in the tourism sector, they have families who work in the tourism sector, and they live in Bali which has more job opportunities in the tourism sector. By taking tourism education, Balinese women who were informants in this study proved that they had found better jobs and career opportunities in the tourism industry. Their experiences have also become a source of inspiration for other Balinese women to take the same career path. +
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Water plays an important role in Balinese society. Not only is it commonly featured in Balinese Hindu rituals, but its use and management also enables prosperity through rice cultivation. While these aspects of water have been discussed in many academic and non-academic publications, qualitative understandings of relations to seawater remain somewhat unexplored in the literature. The aim of this paper is to present a preliminary review of existing literature on water and marine environments in Bali, and argue the need for further qualitative social scientific understanding of contemporary Balinese relations to seawater. A discussion of existing research on ocean-centred communities and continued tourism development in Bali’s coastal areas is intended to add to current research in Balinese studies. By presenting literature on Balinese concepts of environment, water and the ocean, this paper seeks to highlight the benefits of continued research on perceptions of environment to discussions of pollution, water scarcity and resource management. Although maritime attractions such as the temples at Tanah Lot and Uluwatu as well as several popular beach communities play a significant role in the tourism industry, this paper suggests the need to further investigate the importance of these attractions to tourists and Balinese as well as the social interpretations associated with them. +
Awareness of the meaning of the essence of Tri Pramana where human existence in the world actually has the same place and position. Even though in this birth there are limitations and differences between them, all will experience death and continue the next life until moksha is achieved. Each individual still has advantages and disadvantages that can complement each other for current life. +
An Anthology World Without Sound, was responded by several artists & writers who share the same vision to awaken our sensitivity in understanding, exploring, and making sense of the reality of world without sound, and distribute the message to the public from different perspectives.
Behind The Artwork :
Butterflies need natural resources, such as plants and flowers, for food and places to lay their eggs. Butterflies do not like urban noise, such as vehicles, construction and other human activities can annoy butterflies and affect their behavior. Butterflies rely heavily on their visual perception and olfactory abilities, which are important in finding food and mates. Noise can interfere with the ability of butterflies to communicate and pay attention to their surroundings. In addition, constant noise can cause stress and anxiety in butterflies. Therefore, butterflies prefer a calm, peaceful environment and clean air.
Reflection :
"The instinct to seek peace and happiness is the reference for every human being's life. The butterfly philosophy teaches humans to be more flexible, open, courageous, patient, and respect differences. This is a useful lesson for human life in various aspects of life." +
In this series ‘Rejang, a Beautiful Reminder of Impermanence’, the themes of beauty, impermanence and time are explored. Tjandra Hutama has won many awards in photography competitions. It is the saturation of pictorial beauty that he encountered throughout those years that prompted this need to reflect something deeper about our perception of beauty. To remind us of its impermanence and of its limitations.
Physical beauty that is subject to decay and deconstruction is merged with representations of the spiritual and sacred. Elements that are timeless and infinite. Within the layers of Rejang images, the beauty of the dancers is merged with the textures of broken-down buildings, decaying walls, brittle wood, leaves, rust, ash and dust. Despite this, what we see is still beautiful. These textures that are introduced into the work represent the five elements known as Panca Maha-Bhuta. The elements that are the basis of all cosmic creation as believed in Hinduism. +
Rejang is a sacred Balinese dance, a sacrificial dance in which the girls symbolically offer themselves to the gods. It is held in the Hindu Temples of Klungkung Regency and Karangasem Regency in Bali, Indonesia. ‘Rejang’ means ‘offering’. This dance is performed to greet the gods that descend to the Earth.
In this series ‘Rejang, a Beautiful Reminder of Impermanence’, the themes of beauty, impermanence and time are explored. Tjandra Hutama has won many awards in photography competitions. It is the saturation of pictorial beauty that he encountered throughout those years that prompted this need to reflect something deeper about our perception of beauty. To remind us of its impermanence and of its limitations.
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Nieuwenkamp joined the army troops at the time of the puputan in 1906. He recorded in sketches and writing. +
Nieuwenkamp joined the army troops at the time of the puputan in 1906. He recorded in sketches and writing. +
On the side of the main shrine is a depiction of a westerner riding a bicycle. The relief is a depiction of Dutch artist W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp who explored Bali with his bicycle in 1904. The man on a bicycle relief is not in its original condition as it was badly damaged in the 1917 earthquake and was altered during the restoration process. The restoration adds more floral decoration in the original bas-relief. +
Bisikan Pada Awan. by Wayan Suastama. Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. Exhibited in ‘World Without Sound, an Anthology’ at Sawidji Gallery April – May 2023.
About the artist Wayan Suastama.
‘Bisikan Pada Awan’ translates as ‘Whispers to the Clouds’ is a new work by Wayan Suastama. Since 1995 he has exhibited his works in joint and solo exhibitions, both at home and abroad. Suastamas’ works often feature female figures, a wide range of colours and textures, as a symbol of the regenerative and creative force. His new series which includes ‘Whispers to the Clouds,’ explores in detail the philosophical theme of ‘upstream and downstream’ in our relationship to the balance in Nature.
“In the quiet, these are the moments we can reflect. As a person who loves nature, I think of these whispers in Nature. When there is a change in the seasons.. the clouds still are messengers.. without language or words the clouds are messengers of nature that tell us that it is going to rain. The World Without Sound is perhaps where we see Nature’s language more clearly. It brings us back to our true selves. +
Epilogue by Suklu. Acrylic on Canvas, 2023. Explore the collection of contemporary art at Sawidji Gallery. Epilogue by Suklu is part of his Mata Kerta Gosa Series. +
Awang #3, Acrylic on Canvas by Sujana Suklu, 2023. Explore the collection by contemporary artists at Sawidji Gallery.
Awang #3 by Suklu is part of his Mata Kerta Gosa Series. +
Awang #1, Acrylic on canvas by Sujana Suklu, 2023. Explore the collection at Sawidji Gallery.
Awang #1 by Suklu is part of his Mata Kerta Gosa Series. +
Basically, agritourism is to place the primary sector (agricultural sector) in the tertiary sector (tourism sector) to increase farmer's income. Farmers in the agricultural sector have to get some benefits from agritourism activities. Besides that, agritourism can secure agricultural sustainability and avoid the agricultural sector from the marginalization process. There are some reasons why tourists like to see natural activities and agritourism activities. In Bali, there are some agritourism regions with several different management models. This article discusses the general model of agritourism development in Bali and is hopefully useful for agritourism development in other areas in Indonesia. +