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THE BACKGROUND OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MONUMENT OF BALINESE STRUGGLE
Sporadic struggles for independence against the Dutch Colonial Government emerged in most parts of Indonesia. The violent oppressions by the Dutch resulted many rebellions in various dominions of kingdoms and sultanates under the Dutch colonialism. But unfortunately, the Dutch could easily suppress them by applying their divide et impera (divide and rule) tactic to break the strength of those kingdoms and sultanates by playing off against each other, between a king and the other, between the royal family and the king, the king and his people, and between people as well.
The long war experiences and also the more and more Indonesian youth got academic education had aroused the spirit of unity among various social strata and ethnic groups and the awareness to defend their country and to drive away the colonizers. It was initiated by a number of intellectual youths from various regions that on October 28th, 1928, for the firsttime, the Indonesian youth held a conference in which they declared the so called the Sumpah Pemuda or the Youth Pledge. They swore that they were of one mother country: Indonesia, one nationality: Indonesian, and of one language: Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language. This declaration was simultaneously participated by many youth organizations from various islands and ethnics in Indonesia such as, Jong Java of Central and East Java, Jong Pasundan of West Java, Jong Minahasa of North Sulawesi, Jong Ambon of Maluku, Jong Celebes of Sulawesi, Jong Madura, Jong Sumatranen, Jong Batak of Batak ethnic group, etc which later on resulted an idea to form the Jong Indonesia to accomodate all ethnics in Indonesia.
This spirit of Sumpah Pemuda has also awakened various youth organizations in Indonesia.One well-known organization, among others, is Sarekat Islam, which was originally as a mere religious movement, then developed into the first popular movement in Indonesia, then the Indische Partij party which also moved in politics. At that time on the island of Java nationalist figures emerged such as dr. Soetomo, HOS. Cokroaminoto, Suwardi Suryaningrat (Ki Hadjar Dewantoro), Douwes Dekker, Tjipto Mangunkusumo, Agus Salim, Soekarno, Muhammad Hatta, and so on. Their pioneering work eventually also inspired other regions to do the same, namely to unite the regions in expelling the Dutch occupation, one of which was a struggle carried out by the Balinese people.
Bali Island is one of the bases of the struggle against the Dutch, among which the famous is the Jagaraga War of 1848-1849 in Buleleng, the Kusamba War of 1849, the Banjar People’s Resstance in 1868, the Puputan Badung War of 1906 launched by the King of Badung, Puputan Klungkung in 1908 and also the Puputan Margarana War in the Marga Village of Tabanan conducted by Liutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai along with Laskar Ciung Wanara who had waged in all-out war (Puputan) against the Dutch in 1946.
The struggle performed by I Gusti Ngurah Rai has left deep memories for the people of Bali, so as to commemorate his services, a monument, street name, airport name, and so on were erected. The awarding of his services is solely because he has set an example to the younger generation in the struggle for independence which is done unconditionally. The government’s attention to the services of the fighters in Bali was realized by the construction of a grand monument located in the Niti Mandala area, Denpasar known as the the Monument of Balinese Struggle.
What is presented in this monument is to recall all the struggles of the Balinese heroes before and after independence. It is also hoped that this monument will also has some benefit in an effort to increase the appreciation of the younger generation in living up to the patriotic values demonstrated by the heroes who sacrifice all his body and soul in defending the dignity of his people without ever expecting retribution.
The monument was designed by Mr. Ida Bagus Gede Yadnya, a young man who was at that time was a student in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Denpasar. He succeeded in winning and becoming a champion in the design competition of the the Monument of Balinese Struggle which was carried out in 1981 by setting aside his senior architects in Bali.
After the design and drawing improvements were made, in August 1988 through the budget of the Provincial Government of Bali a groundbreaking was carried out, as a sign of the start of the construction of the monument. After going through various obstacles and trials due to the depreciation of the Rupiah in 1997, finally this monument could be completed also in 2001. After that, the development was continued with the making of dioramas that depicted the life history of the Balinese from time to time. In addition to the dioramas, a park was also built to add the beauty and comfort of this monument, which as a whole could be completed in 2003. On June 14, 2003, in conjunction with the Opening of the 25th Bali Arts Festival in 2003, Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri had the pleasure of inaugurating the Monument of Balinese Struggle. Since then the monument has been officially opened for public.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of making dioramas that tells a story of the struggle of the Balinese people is to reconstruct important historical events that have occured in Bali, so that what is implied in them will be more easily appreciated by younger generation.
The aim is to perpetuate the spirit of the struggle of the Balinese people from time to time and pass down the spirit of patriotism in the form of self-sacrifice, love of the motherland, love of unity and love of peace, togetherness to the next generation of the nation, and the main thing is to maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (Homeland).
THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASIC OF THE MONUMENT OF BALINESE STRUGGLE
This monument is an embodiment of lingga and yoni. Lingga is male symbol (purusa), while yoni is female symbol (pradana). The meeting between the two elements is a symbol of fertility and well-being. In addition to the Lingga-Yoni philosophy, this monument is also based on the philosophy of the Mandara mountain screening (Mandara Giri) in ocean of milk (Ksirarnawa). This story comes from the Adi Parwa book, the first chapter (parwa) of the Mahabarata epic. It is said that the gods and giants (daitya) sought the water of eternal life (tirtha amertha) by turning around Mandara mountain in the ocean of milk. The implementation of the screening of mount Mandara is regulated as follows:
1. Turtles (akupa) as the base of mount Mandara
2. Besuki Dragon (Naga Besuki) as a strap and turning mount.
3. The gods hold the dragon’s tail and the daitya hold the head, while at the top of the mountain sits God Shiva.
After working with great difficulty turning the Mandara mountain then successively came out: crescent (Ardha Chandra), Goddess Sri and Laksmi, flying horse (kuda Ucaisrawah), tree of happiness (Kastuba Mani), and the last came out Goddess Dhanwantari who brought Tirta Amertha. The story of searching for Amertha water is then reflected in the shape of this monument, with the following explanation:
1. The earthen pitcher containing tirta amertha was symbolized by a kind of pot (swamba), which is located on the top of the monument.
2. Naga Besuki’s tail is realized near the pot.
3. The head of the dragon is manifested in the entrance gate (Kori Agung).
4. Turtle (Bedawang Nala/ akupa) as the foundation of the monument is located on the edge of the lake and its head on Kori Agung.
5. The pond that surrounds the monument as the symbol of Ocean of milk (Ksirarnawa).
6. Mandara mountain (Mandara Giri) as the overall shape of the monument building.
Philosophically, the initiators of this monument wish to give a message to the younger generation that the struggle to achieve success can only be done with hard work, perseverance, and mutual cooperation as told when the Gods and Daitya together seek eternal life.
Another symbol depicting the power of God Almighty (Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa) contained in this building is a building plan in the shape of an octagon and an eight-leaf lotus. The eight-leaf lotus is called Asta Dala as a symbol of the omnipotence of God Almighty called Asta Aiswarya, namely:
1. Anima : the mildness nature like atom.
2. Lagima : the lightness nature like ether.
3. Mahima : the great nature that fills all places.
4. Prapti : the nature of reaching all desired places.
5. Prakamya : all wills are achieved by Him.
6. Isitawa : the nature of dominating everything and the most important One.
7. Wasitwa : the most powerful character.
8. Yatrakama Wasayitwa : His nature and His will cannot be challenged.
The symbol of patriotism and nationalism can be found in the 17 number of foot steps towards the main entrance, 8 main pillars of the building and the height of the monument is 45 meters. If these figures are strung together, the numbers 17, 8, and 45 are arranged which show the date, month, and year of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence, August 17, 1945.
On March 23, 1948, Daniel Bahari was born in Denpasar. He is a renowned boxing manager, promoter, and trainer. He started the Cakti Bali gym (Candradimuka Boxing Bali) and developed amateur and professional boxers on a national and worldwide scale. Adi Swandana, Francisco Lisboa, Pino Bahari, Nemo Bahari, and Daudy Bahari are among the boxers that came from his family. He has also faced off against the renowned boxer Ellyas Pical, the former junior bantamweight champion of the IBF. He was a boxing athlete before he became a trainer. His accomplishments weren't all that remarkable, though. He is more renowned for being a golden-handled boxing coach. On March 16, 2015, Daniel Bahari passed away in Denpasar. +
David Metcalf is a professional photographer, originally from New Zealand but has been living in Bali since 2011.
David has been working with communities in Bali, Kalimantan, Sumba to help preserve the culture and leads photography and cultural tours to various parts of Indonesia, Japan, Alaska, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and India.
He has been involved in organizing many events in Bali including the indigenous film festival held in Bali in 2018, 19,20, and is the founder of The Togetherness Project which is at the forefront of community-based tourism and assisted Balinese communities during Covid.
To find out more please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram David Metcalf photography and www.thetogethernessproject.net. +
Deniek G. Sukarya has been in professional photography for over 43 years . His works are widely published in books, calendars, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, brochures, posters and billboards. In stock photography, he offers a huge collection of travel, culture, landscape, nature and fine art photography.
Deniek started his career as a freelance photographer and writer for many prestigeous national publications before joining an international advertising agency in 1981 as a senior copywriter, and a year later as creative director.
As a concerned photographer, Deniek gives numerous photography workshops for the development of photography in Indonesia. He also writes for many publications: from travel, culture and nature to “how-to” articles on various aspects of photography. Since 1993, Deniek published several magazines: VISI, for STARKO (until 1995); RODA for Honda Motorcycle Indonesia (until 2007); FOTO MODERN, for Fuji Film Indonesia (until 2005). In 2005, he published NIKONIA magazine, 6 editions quarterly photography magazine for Nikon Indonesia.
Deniek is a founder member and chairman of the LEICA Photography Club of Indonesia, and the conceptor and curator/director of Galeri Foto CAHYA, the first fine art photo gallery in Indonesia. He held numerous photo exhibitions, including three exhibitions at Galeri Foto CAHYA in 1998 and 2000. In 2002, he organized Harmony - Potret Indonesia Damai and Images of Jakarta photo exhibitions for the Jakarta Tourism Office.
In 2004, he held two exhibitions in Osaka, Japan, INDONESIA -ENCHANTED MOMENTS, for the Consulate General of Indonesia in Osaka and Sakata Inx Corporation. He also organized the exhibition, A Tribute to Aceh, for Aceh Tsunami Relief Funds in 2005 working together with photo journalists from the leading national newspaper, Kompas. In 2005, Deniek also held an exhibition: Indonesia - Enchanted Moments, in the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare for the Indonesian Embassy in cooperation with the Minister of Tourism and Environment of Zimbabwe. 76 of the best photographs captured during his travel in Zimbabwe were shown in a grand exhibition, Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika, in Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, in December 2005.
In 2006, Deniek organized the photo exhibition, Presiden Juga Manusia Biasa, about the everyday life of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono by Abror Rizki and Dudi Anung Anindito at Pondok Indah Mall. In 2008, he organized a photo exhibition entitled The Allure of the Undiscovered West Bali in the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta.
Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is a rock climbing athlete from Bali. She was born in Buleleng, January 24, 2001. Now she is studying in the Department of Sports Education at Undiksha Singaraja. In rock climbing, Desak has collected many achievements for the speed and combined (speed, lead, boulder) categories, including 1st place in the Speed Wr category at the age group national championship in Riau (2018) and in the national championship in South Kalimantan.
She was also presented with a gold medal for Buleleng at the 2019 Bali Porprov for the speed wr category. Desak has been rock climbing since the 2nd grade under the guidance of her aunt who is also a long-distance athlete. Desak won the gold medal with a record speed of 7.01 seconds at the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON) in 2021. Previously, she participated in the Rock Climbing World Cup championship in Villars, Switzerland. In the future, she will become a projection athlete for the Red and White National Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. +
I was born in 1972—or so one of my friends’ parents who was a teacher told me, as neither of my parents recall my exact date of birth—in a small village north of Ubud on the island of Bali, one of the many islands in the Indonesian archipelago.
When I was young I felt there was no other choice but to leave Bali to free myself from the burdens of poverty and tradition. I have traveled extensively abroad, married, brought up sons, and worked in Australia while continuously educating myself at college and university—my most recent acquisition a Masters degree in International Business from Newcastle University, New South Wales, Australia.
I returned to Bali in 2012 after almost twenty years of living abroad, hoping to achieve a better quality of life, rebuild my family and create employment for my fellow Balinese. Since returning to Bali I have experienced at first hand the challenges facing Balinese women in the parallel universe of modern tourism and traditional life, where families struggle to maintain a balance between traditional adat duties and the temptations of the island’s tourism playground, illicit drug and sex scene.
Tumultuous experiences, a life full of dramas, tragedies and rare happy times that never seem to last for long enough, have inspired me to write this book as a part of my own journey of self-discovery. I am currently working on a second book while continuing other projects in Bali. +
Dewa Ayu Carma Citrawati, born in Getakan, Klungkung, Bali, February 24 1990. Completed undergraduate studies at the Bali Literature Study Program FIB Udayana University in 2011. In 2017 completed master's studies at the Postgraduate Pure Linguistics program FIB Udayana University. He has published several books such as Smarareka (2014), Sumanasa Sekuntum Liberation (Adaptation of Kekawin Sumanasantaka, 2019), Aud Kelor (2019). He received the highest award in the field of Balinese Literature from the Rancage Cultural Foundation in 2017 for his short story collection entitled Kutang Sayang Gemel Madui (2016). Experienced in teaching, was a Balinese language teacher at SMPN 3 Denpasar (2011-2018), Balinese Language Instructor in Klungkung Regency (2016-2017). Until now, he is still actively involved in various development activities related to Balinese language, literature and script. From 2018 until now, he has been actively writing Balinese language articles on Wikipedia Bali under the auspices of the Wikimedia Denpasar community. For his dedication to the Wikimedia community, the development of Balinese language and script, the Wikimedia Foundation awarded him the Wikimedian of the year award, as The Newcomer of the year 2021. +
Dewa Ayu Eka Putri is an artist-anthropologist and is currently a dance instructor at the critically acclaimed arts organization, Sanggar Cudamani. She received her B.A. from Universitas Udayana in cultural anthropology and is a leading figure in women’s gamelan ensembles all around Bali. Born into a family of artists, Dewa Ayu is internationally known for her collaborations of traditional and contemporary works in theater, music, and dance while actively working as a freelance research assistant. The majority of her work advocates for the legal protection of women and children which is highlighted in various discursive artistic modalities. +
Dewa Gede Purwita is a lecturer in the field of Visual Communication Design at the Bali Design and Business Institute. Dewa is also a painter and writer known by the pen name Purwita Sukahet. He expressed his deep interest in the work of I Ketut Gede Singaraja in a solo exhibition dissecting the works of this painter from Buleleng who is famous for his pictorial realism style in 2019. +
Dewa Made Beratha was born in Gianyar, Bali, 12 July 1941. He is a former Governor of Bali who served two terms, namely 1998-2003 and 2003-2008. Long before that he served as Regent of Bangli for the 1968-1970 period.
He completed his education in Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. He began his career in 1967 as regional staff secretary for Bangli Regency, and one year later was elected Regent of Bangli. Then he became a member of the Bali DPRD from 1970 to 1998, before finally becoming Governor of Bali. +
Dewa Putu Bedil was born in Ubud, Bali, in 1921. Died in 1999. Bedil was one of the youngest members of the Pita Maha group he joined in 1936. With the encouragement and direction of Rudolf Bonnet, he developed a unique painting style with color - elegant color. He often depicts daily life, rituals, or dance in his paintings. The figures in his paintings are sleek and surreal. His works have been collected by the Bali Cultural Park (Denpasar, Bali), Tropen Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde (Leiden, Holland), the National Museum (Jakarta), and many world-class collectors. He has exhibited his works at home and abroad, such as at the Jakarta National Museum and at the Indonesia-Japan Friendship Festival (Morioka, Tokyo, 1997). +
Dewa Putu Kantor, born in Sukawati, Gianyar, 1957. He is a traditional painter who adheres to the Batuan painting style. He learned to paint the Batuan technique from the painters Dewa Putu Mangku, Dewa Made Jaya, and Made Body. For more than nine years he has absorbed the famous Batuan style painting technique with the concept of a picture space that is full, complicated, dark in color and without a clear focus.
He then simplified the complex style into the pulling and twisting of lines that form a certain shape without any Chinese ink coating process. The drawings rely solely on the strength of the lines that affect the integrity of the work. The themes of his works have also changed, from wayang stories to the daily themes of rural communities. He became known as a neo-traditional painter because he portrayed the daily life of Balinese rural people in the contemporary era. He returns the power of Balinese painting to its core, namely, lines. At first glance, his drawings remind people of the works of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad.
The wholeness and strength of his work rests on the simplicity and sharpness of the lines. Using Chinese ink and a small bamboo brush, he draws the atmosphere of the market, the penggak stall, the tajen, the ceremony at the temple, the village youth playing the gamelan, the car with its cargo, the children with their games, folklore, the girl bathing in the river, and various activities. village life. The subject matter he works on is funny, naive, ridiculous, satire, full of irony and of course, refreshing.
His works have been exhibited singly or together in a number of galleries, including a solo exhibition at the Duta Fine Arts Gallery, Jakarta (1999), a joint exhibition “Mother Rupa Batuan” at Bentara Budaya Bali (2019). +
Dewa Putu Sahadewa was born in Denpasar on February 23 1969. Since his youth, he has been active in the areas of literature, journalism, and theatre. He was active in the Sanggar Minum Kopi and helped initiate the Jatijagat Kampung Puisi. The anthologies of this poems are 69 Puisi di Rumah Dedari (69 Poems at Dedari's House) (2015) and Penulis Mantra (The Mantra Writer) (2016). He currently lives in Kupang and works as an obstetrician. +
Artist and writer. Dewi Dian is founder of Sawidji Gallery & Co.
Dewi Dian Reich was born in Australia of mixed Indonesian and European parentage. Dewi has a deep love for Nature, art, history and the traditions in her Indonesian heritage. She has called Bali her home for nearly 20 years.
Dian is a graduate of the Australian National Art School in Fine Arts majoring in Photography and painting disciplines with emphasis on art history and theory. Undertook post graduate studies in Digital Media, Linguistics and Asian Studies.
Dian is focused on the ongoing development of Sawidji Gallery and studio. The economic changes brought about by the Covid Pandemic to Bali was a catalyst. There was already a need to reassess the conditions affecting the integrity of Fine Art in Bali. Which is never separate from the intricacies of the culture itself. Sawidji may explore these themes. However, it simply wishes to celebrate the talents, the community and the Nature that we are fortunate to be a part of. +
Dewi Pradewi (originally Ni Putu Dewi Ariantini) was born in Denpasar, Bali January 12th 1987. She is one of famous Bali Pop singer who started her career since 2000s. Her albums were "Bungan Tresna" (2001), “Muani Buaya” (2015), “Bermain Cantik” (2017, duet with Dek Arya). She is often invited to sing or become the master of ceremony (MC) in various grand events in Bali.
Her other activities are Assistant of PHRI Bali chairman and Yoga instructor. During her teenage years, she actively joined poem reading competition. She has contributed to musical poetry event. She was graduated from Cultural Studies, Post Graduate School of Udayana University with thesis entitled "Konstruksi Stigma pada Perempuan Bali Bertato di Kota Denpasar” (Stigma Construction on Tattooed Balinese Woman in Denpasar City). +
Dr. Dewi Susiloningtyas is a lecturer in the Department of Geography Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science University of Indonesia. Her bachelor is in regional development planning from the University of Gajah Mada, where she also got her Masters from in environmental science study.
Dr. Susiloningtyas teaches various subjects namely Industrial Geography, Regional Asian Geography, Field Work research, and Sociology to name a few. In recent years, Dr. Susiloningtyas focuses on developing subjects that focus more on Student Center Learning. +
Beloved writer about Balinese culture and society who has published numerous essays in books and periodicals. +
Didon Kajeng (originally Dwi Ari Swandana) was born in Denpasar, March 5, 1976. Since childhood he has been active in various artistic activities, such as reading poetry, singing, playing drama/theatre. He often wins poetry reading competitions, singing, poetry musicals.
He is also good at flower arrangement and has published a flower arranging art book entitled “Bali Bloom, Inspirational Balinese Floral Art”. Around 2013 he lost his sight due to glaucoma. Later he had to undergo dialysis twice a week. But he never gave up on life. He can still act, for example, he appeared at Bentara Budaya Bali with the monologue “Orgil” in 2014, he read poetry at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, 2016. He fosters visually impaired children in Denpasar in art, theater , sing, write poetry. He is a teacher, friend, role model for blind children in Denpasar. Together with blind children he founded the Bali Lotus Art Community (Kostra). Didon died August 10, 2021. +
Born in Batubulan, Gianyar Bali, in 1978, based in Bali, contemporary Indonesian artist Dodit Artawan studied fine art at the Indonesian Art Institute Denpasar Bali. Dodit is an artist whose focus is on the breakaway from the dominance of traditional Balinese art on the contemporary art scene in order to seek new expressions for contemporary art in Bali. Dodit Artawan has been widely exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Italy and the USA. Dodit won the prestigious Bronze Award at the IWS Malaysia 1st International Watercolour Biennale (KL) in 2018.
https://vingallery.com/Dodit-Artawan
https://www.nowbali.co.id/dodit-artawan-from-photorealism-to-pop-art/ +
Dr. Anak Agung Gde Alit Geria, M.Sc., was born in Br. Petak, Petak Kaja Village, Gianyar Bali, on April 21, 1963. He completed his undergraduate education (Balinese Language and Literature) at the Faculty of Letters at Udayana University (1987) and earned a Master of Cultural Studies at the Postgraduate Program at Udayana University (2004). In 2012, he earned a Doctorate in Linguistics with a Concentration of Literary Discourse at the Udayana University Postgraduate Program with the dissertation title "Shiva-Buddhist Discourse in Kakawin Nilacandra: Reception Analysis". He worked in the Manuscripts section of the National Library of Indonesia, Jakarta (1990-1996). In addition, he was an Extraordinary Lecturer at the Faculty of Letters, University of Indonesia Jakarta (1990-1996). In addition, the Bali Provincial Library was also the place where he served in 1997-2005. Since 2006, he has been a PNS Dpk Lecturer at the Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Indonesian and Regional Language Education Study Program, IKIP PGRI Bali, LLDIKTI Region VIII. He has researched a number of lontar manuscripts. Not only researching, he also cataloged, transliterated, and translated them. He has written several books. Among others, Geguritan Uwug Kengetan (2014), Musala Parwa (2015), Prastanika Parwa (2016), Bhomakawya (2017), Shiva-Buddhist Discourse in Kakawin Nilacandra (2018), Ala-ayuning Dina Mwah Sasih (2018), and Kakawin Nilacandra XX Century (2019). +
Drs. I Nyoman Aris is a writer from Banjar Kebayan, Tangeb Village, Abianbase Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency. Drs. I Nyoman Aris was born on September 19, 1984. He is the son of the late. I Wayan Lanus and Alm. Ni Nyoman Namrug. His educational history is that he took the People's School (SR) in 1962, junior high school in 1965, KPG in 1978, PGSLP in 1980 and S1 majoring in Balinese Language and Literature in 1990. Drs. I Nyoman Aris is an educator at the Tangeb Carving Art Vocational School. In addition, he is also a farmer and often serves as a judge as well as a coach in the Utsawa Dharma Gita competition. He won many awards, one of which was the 1st place in Mekidung/Makakawin. His greatest work is Kidung Yadnya, other works such as the imba tembang (pupuh), the malajah makakawin guide, and the malajah makidung guide, complete with scales and notation, making it easier for us to learn makidung. +
Behind the beauty of a literary work, of course there is an author / writer who made it. A person who is able to produce literary works must have reasons and origins that make him successful in making literary works. It is possible, starting from a sense of awe, someone can produce an extraordinary literary work and attract many people.
One of the writers who succeeded in producing literary works that came from a sense of awe and interest in the world of literature, namely Drs. Wayan Wirata Strait. He was born in Badung, July 20, 1959. He is the son of Mr. I Ketut Ordin (late) and Mrs. Ni Nyoman Rajug (late). He has his address at Br. Umakepuh, Ds. Buduk, District. Mengwi, Kab. Badung. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Widya Sabha, Badung Regency. The awards he has ever won include: 1st prize winner of the Palawakya District Competition. Badung, 2nd Place in Palawakya Prov. Bali, Kerti Budaya Kab. Badung.
The literary works that he made include: Poems (Besakih, Kisi-Kisi Pasisi Seseh), Short Stories (Cetik Dadong Tanggu), Geguritan (Matatah, Melasti, Sri Tatwa). Of all his literary works, he is more interested in his Geguritan entitled Geguritan Melasti, because in his work he can give tattwa about melasti, pengrupukan/tawur agung, nyepi and ngembak geni. Then there is Geguritan Matatah which contains the meaning and philosophy of matatah/cutting teeth, and Geguritan Sri Tattwa which contains agriculture in the fields. He created literary works because of his own desire, who likes to study literature and wants to create literary works like his predecessors. +
Drs. Ida Bagus Ratu Sanca, M.Si is a Balinese writer from Karangasem. He was born on Friday Pon Julungwangi on April 4, 1952. He is the son of the late couple. Ida Pedanda Wayan Pidada and Ida Pedanda Istri Agung.
Here I will discuss his geguritan work which he composed himself entitled "Geguritan Gering Agung Pandemi Covid Sembilan Belas". The contents of this geguritan are about the current Covid-19 situation. Where did this covid come from and how to prevent it. This geguritan contains 4 types of pupuh, namely Pupuh Dandang Gula (2 baits), Pupuh Sinom (11 baits), Pupuh Ginada (11 baits) and Pupuh Durma (11 baits). +
'Music is making connection'
Duo Saraswati is a cello-piano duo consisting of brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas. Whilst they both grew up and had their education in The Netherlands, they make the connection between traditional Indonesian music and the classical
music from Europe through their Balinese background. They performed in the Concertgebouw during a live radio performance and in April 2023 they will go on tour to Indonesia and perform in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar.
Equality through difference
In a world that tends to think more in contrasts, the duo embraces their differences because that is what defines them. The combination of two cultures is a way for them to bring people from various cultures together.
Indonesia and The Netherlands united
The repertoire of Duo Saraswati is varied and always tries to find connection between European and Indonesian music. Examples of this is gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano, and bringing together songs of Mochtar Embut and the Sonata of Francis Poulenc.
Jan van der Plas (1997) was a guest player at the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and during his studies he performed multiple contemporary works. Young composers are eager to work together with Jan. He studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Gideon den Herder and Jelena Očić, with whom he graduated his master's in 2021. Jan plays a cello made in 1967, built by Jaap Bolink, made available by the National Instrument Fund.
Kris van der Plas (2002) is a young pianist with a strong motivation to make chamber music. In 2020 he was the first prizewinner of the regional final of the Princess Christina Concours in which he also became national finalist.
Kris is regularly asked to play by singers and instrumentalist because of his flexibility and broad knowledge of the repertoire.
Currently Kris is studying with Frank Peters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. +
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Edward, or Eddy as he prefers to be called, is the Managing Editor of NOW! Bali and host of the NOW! Bali Podcast. He enjoys photography, rural travel and loves that his work introduces him to people from all walks of life. +
Elizabeth McLean Macy holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from UCLA, an MA in Ethnomusicology from UC Riverside, and a BA in Music from Colorado College. Her dissertation research
addressed the function of music tourism in post-disaster economies; in particular, it focused on
the function of music tourism in the recovery and rebuilding of post-Katrina New Orleans and in
Bali, Indonesia after the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings. Dr. Macy's current and ongoing
research focuses on Balinese master musician I Made Lasmawan and his wife Ni Ketut Marni
and the music and dance traditions of the village of Bangah di Baturiti in Bali. Currently a
performing member and secretary of Denver's Gamelan Tunas Mekar (https://tunasmekar.org/), she began studying the music of Indonesia with Lasmawan in 1996.
She is a founding member of Sanggar Manik Galih (https://www.sanggarmanikgalih.org/), a
transnational music and dance studio based in Bali and Colorado, the founder and manager of
Gamelan Anak Manik Galih – the Denver Children’s Gamelan (https://www.sanggarmanikgalih.org/gamelan-anak-manik-galih-colorado), and teaches study
abroad courses in Bali on Balinese music, arts, and culture.
Dr. Macy has previously held positions at the University of Denver, Skidmore College, Colorado
College, UCLA, Chapman University and CalArts, and was the founder and director of Skidmore
College's Gamelan Banyu Wali (an extension of Sanggar Manik Galih). She has taught courses on
musics of the world, global pop, music of Southeast Asia, music and disaster, tourism, hip hop
and the blues, music, race, and class, and African American musical heritage.
In her current position as Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology at Metropolitan State
University of Denver, Dr. Macy serves as Area Coordinator of Musicology and the department’s
Global Music Ensembles. In Summer 2020 she developed a Visiting Artist Series on Music, Race,
and Social Justice (https://msudenver.edu/music/events/mrsjvas/), which highlights the work
of BIPOC musicians, performers, and scholars. Dr. Macy teaches courses on music and culture,
global popular musics, and Black music in the United States.
Ema Sukarelawanto. Born in Tulungagung, East Java, July 2 1965. After graduating from the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University in 1990, he became a journalist for the Bali Post until 1994. Then he became an editor at the NUSA Daily (1994-1998) and managed the Bali Tribune tourism magazine until it was closed after the Bali bombing tragedy. 2002. Next he joined the Indonesian Business Daily and became editor of Bisnis.com until he retired from this media group.
Apart from being a journalist, he has been actively involved in several fine arts projects since 1993 as well as book publishing, both as a writer and packaging layout and graphic design. Some of them are Various Dimensions of Made Wianta's Artistry (Collection of Essays, 1998), The Holy Book Hanging on the Side of the Road in New York (Collection of Poems Made Wianta, 2003), The Sound of Calligraphy Made Wianta (2001), Dreamland-Made Wianta (2003), Calligraphy in Song-Made Wianta (2005), 4+1=Venezia (Panji Tisna, Made Kaek, Suklu, Made Wianta, 2003), Eternal Line-Stephan Spicher (2005), To Be World Class Services, Metamorphosis Process of PLN Bali Distribution (2006); Bali Tourism Pioneer Couple (Nyoman Darma Putra, 2012), Hadi Taryoto: Making Dreams Come True through Tourism (Nyoman Darma Putra, 2014), Culinary Tourism: New Attributes of Ubud Destinations (Putu Diah Sastri Pitanatri & Nyoman Darma Putra, 2016), and Tjokorda Gde Putra Sukawati: Carrying the Ancestor's Speech (Nyoman Darma Putra, 2016).
Now he is active in the Rice Paper Community, Nitirupa Community, and building the news sites inibali.com and katarupa.id. +
Eric Buvelot is a senior reporter and writer residing in Bali since 1995. He started his career in France at the daily Libération where he stayed 10 years and learned the ropes of journalism. He has written hundreds of articles about Bali and Indonesia, in French or English, mostly for monthly Bali mag La Gazette de Bali, as chief editor for 13 years, but also for leading English speaking media outlets of Indonesia like The Jakarta Post, Indonesia Expat, Now Bali or the French language Le Banian. He launched the multilingual newspaper The Communities of Indonesia and the lifestyle magazine Saga. Besides Bali, 50 Years of Changes – A Conversation with Jean Couteau, he is also the author of the crime novel Bali Club Hotel, written in 1994-1995 and Murder in Uluwatu 2024. +
Om swastyastu, the jury that I respect and the Bahasabali wiki team that I am proud of. On this occasion, I will deliver an oration on "Tourist Ethics in Sacred Places in Bali".
Bali Island is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Bali has very diverse tourist attractions, both natural tourism, cultural tourism and marine tourism. Bali and tourism cannot be separated. A tourist attraction that is no less interesting is the culture of the people. The life of the Balinese people is very closely related to the Hindu religion so that every religious ceremony is a very unique object. Temples are interesting places of worship for Hindus spread throughout Bali. Therefore, Bali also has the nickname Thousand Temple Island.
However, the beauty of tourist attractions in Bali is still often threatened, one of which is sacred places. The presence of foreign tourists visiting sacred places still has a negative influence on the island of Bali. The case that we often hear is that tourist etiquette is still lacking, both in terms of clothing and the morals of the tourists themselves. As happened at Pura Dalem Prajapati Banjar Dadakan, Kelaci Kelod Traditional Village, Abiantuwung Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency. The tourist climbed a sacred tree, it is suspected that the tourist did not know that this place was a sacred place.
This often happens, the causes are freedom of association and clothing in many tourist attractions, the need for commercial content and, ignorance of foreign tourists about sacred places in Bali. With this, we hope that Bali's leaders in 2024 will tighten the existing regulations in this place with efforts that can be taken, namely,
1. Form a community for tighter security at this place.
2. The management should provide information about the meaning of signs and holy places.
3. Give sanctions to visitors who prohibit these rules, both moral sanctions and social sanctions.
4. Tourists are expected to be accompanied by a tour guide who has a permit/license (understanding the natural conditions, customs, traditions and local wisdom of the Balinese people} when visiting tourist attractions.
That's all we can say, hopefully it will be useful, and this oration can be realized by Balinese leaders in 2024 so that sacred places in Bali are always maintained and preserved. Sorry if there are any wrong words, we thank you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om.
Om swastyastu, the jury that I respect and the Bahasabali wiki team that I am proud of. On this occasion, I will deliver an oration on "Tourist Ethics in Sacred Places in Bali".
Bali Island is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Bali has very diverse tourist attractions, both natural tourism, cultural tourism and marine tourism. Bali and tourism cannot be separated. A tourist attraction that is no less interesting is the culture of the people. The life of the Balinese people is very closely related to the Hindu religion so that every religious ceremony is a very unique object. Temples are interesting places of worship for Hindus spread throughout Bali. Therefore, Bali also has the nickname Thousand Temple Island.
However, the beauty of tourist attractions in Bali is still often threatened, one of which is sacred places. The presence of foreign tourists visiting sacred places still has a negative influence on the island of Bali. The case that we often hear is that tourist etiquette is still lacking, both in terms of clothing and the morals of the tourists themselves. As happened at Pura Dalem Prajapati Banjar Dadakan, Kelaci Kelod Traditional Village, Abiantuwung Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency. The tourist climbed a sacred tree, it is suspected that the tourist did not know that this place was a sacred place.
This often happens, the causes are freedom of association and clothing in many tourist attractions, the need for commercial content and, ignorance of foreign tourists about sacred places in Bali. With this, we hope that Bali's leaders in 2024 will tighten the existing regulations in this place with efforts that can be taken, namely,
1. Form a community for tighter security at this place.
2. The management should provide information about the meaning of signs and holy places.
3. Give sanctions to visitors who prohibit these rules, both moral sanctions and social sanctions.
4. Tourists are expected to be accompanied by a tour guide who has a permit/license (understanding the natural conditions, customs, traditions and local wisdom of the Balinese people} when visiting tourist attractions.
That's all we can say, hopefully it will be useful, and this oration can be realized by Balinese leaders in 2024 so that sacred places in Bali are always maintained and preserved. Sorry if there are any wrong words, we thank you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om.
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Om Swastiastu
Praise and gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa who has bestowed the blessing of health to all of us. Today, with great pride, I would like to discuss a phenomenon that is increasingly prevalent in Indonesia, namely the use of electric vehicles. This phenomenon is not just a change in trend, but also reflects our concern for the environment, especially in addressing the problem of air pollution.
As the country with the worst air quality in Southeast Asia, the decision to use electric vehicles is a wise step to reduce emissions, carbon footprint, and face the challenges of climate change. However, while we support this positive initiative, we need to face the reality that its implementation is not yet optimal. Given that Indonesia still relies on coal and natural gas for power generation, and the mining of raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt also has environmental consequences if not properly regulated. In addition, the limited lifetime of batteries, around 10-20 years, poses a potential risk of battery waste accumulation in the absence of adequate waste management facilities.
Therefore, I encourage the government to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure, address the potential risk of battery waste accumulation, and find alternative solutions to environmentally friendly batteries. We recognize that the development of this technology needs greater support to become an effective solution in reducing air pollution in Indonesia.
Therefore, let us together encourage the government to accelerate the development of charging infrastructure, provide solutions and proper handling for the worst risks of using electric motors, and offer further support for the adoption of electric vehicles. Thus, we can move towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Indonesia.
Thank you.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om +
.Rhamadani completed her undergraduate studies in the Travel Industry study program, Faculty of Tourism, Udayana University. Currently, Rhamadani works as a marketer at a tourism services company in line with her previous experience. +
Frans Nadjira was born in Makassar, South Sulawesi, September 3, 1942. Since 1974 he has lived in Bali. He is known as a writer. In 1979 he joined the International Writing Program creative writing program at the University of Iowa, Iowa, USA. He studied fine art at the Indonesian Painting Academy (ASLI), Makassar. When he paints, he chooses and uses the automatic painting method (psychography) which he has been working on until now. Rhythm, motion, composition, and color become the spirit in his works.
In the field of literature, in particular, he galvanizes prospective poets in Bali who are learning to write poetry. His writings have been published in various local and national media as as well as abroad, including the Bali Post, CAK, Kalam, Horison, Kompas, Koran Tempo, Media Indonesia. His work also appears in the anthology Blue Sky Blue Sea, ASEAN Poetry, Spirit That Moves Us (USA), On Foreign Shores, When Kata When Colors, Ginseng Tea, A Bonsai's Morning.
His literary works include Window (Kumpulan Poetry, 1980), Conversation Under the Fallen Leaves (Kumpulan Short Story, 1981), Mata Air Mata Air (Kumpulan Poetry, 1998), Curriculum Vitae (Kumpulan Poetry, 2007 ), The Fireflies Tree (Short Story Collection, 2010), Notes on Wet Paper (Poetry Collection, 2015), Lara's Family (Novel, 2016), Traces of Dreams (Novel, 2016), Hug Me (Poetry Collection, 2017) . +
Many decades Eiseman Jr. spend in his second home Bali, but his stunning biography shows a curious explorer far beyond Bali.
Born in Mark Twains Missouri 1926, nature and indigenous culture soon became his passion. 11 years old he visited the Great Canyon the first time in 1937. At the age of 12 he joined Prairie Trek Expeditions in the South West in his summer school holidays.
In war time he completed his studies and became a highly acclaimed teacher in the 50s, teaching Earth science, chemistry, and physics, publishing on these topics and receiving a a nation-wide teacher award 1959. In school holidays he would continue to explore the Grand Canyon, becoming an experienced river guide and a good friend of Hopi and Navajo Indians.
In the 70s he came to Bali his first time, to stay here almost the rest of his life.
Fred Eiseman Jr. died April 6, 2013 in Arizona, his ashes have been returned to Bali. +
Frits Henskes was born on 10 July 1947 to an Indonesian mother and Dutch father in Batavia – the name before 1950 of the current-day capital of Indonesia Jakarta. He later attended and graduated from the Hogere Handels School in Amsterdam.
Henskes was known among his many friends and admirers in Bali for his role as manager of many years of the Ayung Resort in Payangan, North Ubud. He served as a hotel and resort consultant for Spectrum Bali (PT Cipta Harapan) and as a Vice-President for Development for PT Wisma Kartika.
Dedicated to hospitality and culinary excellence, a fact reflected in the outstanding cuisine he pioneered at The Ayung Resort, Frits also served for a period at the “Balii” for the Bali Chapter of the La Chaine des Rotisseurs.
Please see whole obit in Bali Discovery, Dec 29, 2021: https://balidiscovery.com/rip-frits-henskes-1947-2021/?fbclid=IwAR0GN5eNyvewSjdyxfymwxuptE8JzhpmVXahnSY-ueW-lFR2cirWPtHfpic +
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Gede Ngurah Surya Hadinata is the chairman of the Indonesian Philatelist Association for the Regional Board of Bali as well as a member of the Indonesian Philatelist Association Center. He has been active for more than twenty years in the world of stamps. Apart from being one of the foremost philatelists in Bali, he also founded a vocational high school in his hometown of Nusa Lembongan. He is also active as a Scout coach which he has been practicing since he was a child.
Pak Surya, or Kak Surya, as he is familiarly known in the world of scouting, regularly organizes philatelic exhibitions on a local, regional, national and international scale. +
Garrett Kam received his bachelor and master degrees from the University of Hawaii. He has been living in Bali since 1987 and became a ritual assistant in 1990 at Pura Samuan Tiga (Temple of the Tripartite Meeting), one of Bali’s most important temples, the first and only foreigner allowed to do so. In addition to blessing worshipers and bearing sacred objects, Garrett also helps in the preparation of offerings. As a Fulbright grantee, he researched Balinese temporary art, especially objects burned for cremations. Garrett has given many lecture demonstrations and dance performances throughout Southeast and East Asia and the USA, and is the author of “Ramayana in the Arts of Asia” as well as many books and essays on Balinese and Indonesian art for exhibitions that he curated. +
GDE ARTAWAN was born in Klungkung on February 20 1959. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature at Undiksha (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha). He has a Ph D in Linguistics from Universitas Udayana. He contributes essays, poems and short stories to several mass media outlets. He is often invited to be a speaker in literary activities and scientific gatherings and has acted as a jury member in literary reading and writing activities. He has twice been awarded the Wija Kusuma Art Award by the Buleleng government, in 1999 and 2007. In Singaraja he is the coordinator of the Buleleng Art Pier (Dermaga Seni Buleleng) which often holds literary appreciation activities and which has, on several occasions, held a Bali-wide poetry writing competition for the Singa Ambara Raja Award as part of the birthday of the city of Singaraja. A collection of his short stories ‘Petarung Jambul’ received the Widya Pataka Art Award from the Provincial Government of Bali in 2008. His collected literary works can be found in ‘Kaki Langit’ (1984). Other works include 'Buleleng dalam Sajak' (1996), ‘Kesaksian Burung Suksma’ (1996), ‘Spektrum’ (1997), ‘Tentang Putra Fajar’ (2001), ‘Puisi Penyair Bali’ (2006), and ‘Dendang Denpasar, Nyiur Sanur’ (2012). His only anthology of poems is “Tubuhku Luka Pesisir, Tubuhmu Luka Pegunungan” (2014). +
Gde Aryantha Soethama, was born in Bali, July 15th 1955. His name was known through his literacy works such as short story, novel and essay which has been published on various public medias, such as Kompas, Bali Post, Sinar Harapan, etc. In 2006, book of his short stories entitled “Mandi Api” won the award of Kusula Sastra Khatulistiwa in Prose Category.
Gde Aryantha Soethama started his debut as writer since young. He finished his study in Faculty of Husbandary, Udayana University. He has been positioned as weekly editor in chief of Karya Bhakti (1981-1987) and editor of Nusa Tenggara Newspaper (1989-1990).
In 1979 until 1981, every two weeks, he wrote scenarios of animal husbandry counseling and portray it for TVRI Station Denpasar. Now, he is actively writing cultural essays and short stories while organizing his publishing and printing.
His other books, are: Wawancara Jurnalistik (journalism work), Koran Kampus (journalism work), Menjadi Wartawan Desa (journalism work), Tak Jadi Mati (short stories compilation, 1984), Langit Dibelah Dua (drama script, 1984), Daerah Baru (short stories compilation , 1985), Koran Kampus (1986), Suzan/ Wanita Amerika Dibunuh di Ubud (novel), Pilihanku Guru/Senja di Candi Dasa (novel), Bali is Bali (essays compilation, 2003), Basa Basi Bali (essays compilation, 2002), Bali Tikam Bali (essays compilation, 2004), Bolak Balik Bali (essays compilation), Mandi Api (short stories compilation, 2006, translated to English by Vern Cock with title Ordeal by Fire), Dari Bule Jadi Bali (Essays compilation, 2010), Jangan Mati di Bali (essays compilation, 2011), Menitip Mayat di Bali (essays compilation, 2016). +
Gde Dharna was born in Sukasada, October 27, 1931. He is a retired civil servant from the Buleleng Trade office. Since 1953 he has written poetry and stage plays, radio dramas, and television dramas in both Indonesian and Balinese languages. Apart from that, he also wrote short stories, songs in Indonesian and Balinese languages, songs Janger, Genjek, Dolanan, Geguritan and Choir songs. +
Hartanto alias Gde Hariwangsa was born in Surakarta, 1958. He has lived in Bali since the 1980s. He has been writing poetry since middle school. His works have been published in Bali Post, Nusa Tenggara, Suara Karya, Suara Renewal, Tempo, Hai, Ceria, Basis, Femina, Indonesian Women, and the CAK Cultural Journal. His book of poetry is entitled Ladrang (1995). His poetry is also compiled in the book Dendang Denpasar, Nyiur Sanur (2012), The Beloved Mother (2021). He has also written art books, including Arie Smit Hunting the Light of Bali (2000), Siluhet Perempuan (2000), Tree of Life (2018). Previously he worked as a journalist for Matra magazine and later chose to become a farmer in the northern Bali area. +
Gede Benny Setia WIrawan is a researcher in Center for Public Health Innovation, a research unit in Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia. His current works mostly involve social determinants of health and health behavior, especially on HIV related risk behaviors. Since the COVID-19 pandemic he has work on projects related to mental health, HIV, and COVID-19 preventive behaviors. +
Gede Geruh, born in Pedungan, Denpasar, Bali, July 17, 1915. He is the maestro of the Gambuh dance. He has been pursuing dance since the age of six. Even though he was illiterate, he can master all kinds of songs in Old Javanese (Kawi) that accompany the Gambuh performance. Gambuh is estimated to have entered from Java to Bali since the reign of King Udayana in Bali, around the 10th century AD. In the mid-1960s, the Indonesian Dance Academy (ASTI, now ISI) Denpasar, made Geruh an important resource for researching and reconstructing the rare Gambuh dance. Geruh was once appointed as an Extraordinary Lecturer at ASTI Denpasar. From this Geruh, ASTI was then able to combine Gambuh with Gong Semar Pagulingan as an accompaniment so that the term Gambuh Anyar was born. Originally, the Gambuh dance was often accompanied by rabab and flute instruments. +
Gede Gunada is a painter who was born in Ababi Village, Karangasem, Bali, April 11, 1979. He studied art at SMSR Negeri Denpasar, then continued his studies at STKIP Amlapura, Karangasem. Since 1995 he has been involved in many joint exhibitions, including: Exhibition of Gebyar Art High Schools (SMK) throughout Indonesia (1995), Exhibition of Lempuyang Community Groups at Hilton Hotel, Surabaya (1999), "Sensitive" Exhibition of Lempuyang Community at Danes Art Veranda , Denpasar (2006). He won the 2002 Best Painting Award in the “Art is Peaceful” Painting Competition in Sanur, Bali; The Best Calligraphy Painting 2009 in the Calligraphy Painting Competition throughout Indonesia at the UNHI Denpasar campus. Many of his works are about humans and nature in an expressive style. +
An Architect by profession, Gede designed and built Rumah Intaran - home of Pengalaman Rasa. His brings extensive knowledge of local produces and a keen eye for potential business opportunities to Pengalaman Rasa. He is passionate about diving into the richness of Northern Balinese culture and natural produces to find the best ingredients, products, and experiences.
https://www.pengalamanrasa.com/
"Working out of Rumah Intaran (the House of the Neem Tree), architect Gede Kresna has transformed the northern Bali village of Bengkala into a learning mecca for students and farmers – and it all centres around the kitchen...
“I often wonder why rich people can afford to pay for a private doctor or a private architect but never think of paying a private farmer to produce their own healthy food?” he (Gede Kresna) asks. “Food can be called healthy if it has a balanced cycle that comes from local farmers who grow from local seeds; only then can we actually solve our food problems, including many economic problems facing the country.”...
Full article at https://www.gaiadiscovery.com/latest-people/gede-and-ayu-kitchen-missionaries +
Gede Prama (Guruji Gede Prama) is a spiritual book writer, speaker, motivator and meditation guide from Bali. He was born in Tajun Village, Buleleng, March 2 1963. In 1993, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Human Behavioral Science from Lancaster University, England and attended a top management course at INSEAD Fontainebleau, France. He was a lecturer at the MBA School of Management at Prasetiya Mulya University (1990-1993), worked at PT Air Mancur Solo as a member of the Board of Commissioners, as HR director and finally as CEO (president director) with thousands of employees (1997-2002). In 2002 he withdrew from the business world and began a spiritual journey. In 2008 he went to India and studied with the Dalai Lama.
He has published more than a hundred books, dozens of audio books, thousands of articles published in well-known media in Indonesia such as Kompas, Media Indonesia. He is often invited as a motivator, both in the corporate, educational and religious worlds. For several years he provided meditation guidance to the public at Brahma Vihara Arama, Buleleng, teaching love and spreading the message of peace. From his residence, known as Ashram Avalokiteshvara, he provides meditation guidance services without ever charging a fee. Other services that have been in place for years include a 24-hour free telephone service center. These include P3A (Service and Care Center for Children with Special Needs), P3B (Suicide Prevention and Service Center), P3C (Divorce Prevention and Service Center).
His published books include Leadership Practices Based on Water (1997), Innovation or Death (2000), Leading with the Heart (2001), Love Makes Us Wings (2003), Rich Forever (2003), Full Streets Beauty (2004), Believe in Love Believe in Miracles (2004), Traces of Meaning (2004), House of Life Full of Luck (2005), Liberating Happiness (2006), Enlightenment on the Journey (2006), With Heart to the Highest Place (2007 ), Symphony Within (2009), Enlightenment on the Journey (2010), Compassion (2013), Songs of Peace (2015).
Contemporary art is an empowering communication platform allowing artists to give a visible presence to the invisible. The artist’s role is often to highlight important socio-political and environmental issues to create awareness and hopefully change.
Gede ‘Sayur’ Suanda is a multi-talented contemporary Balinese artist who expresses statements about the rapid changes engulfing Bali in both 3-dimensional works as well as paintings. In 2015 Sayur’s landmark installation ‘Last Defence’ was presented in ‘Violent Bali’, a group exhibition by sixty of Bali’s finest contemporary artists at the Tony Raka Gallery in Ubud. The towering 3-metre-high impression of the ‘rook’ chess piece made from bamboo, dried rice stalks and husks was his comment concerning the rapid transformation of rice fields in Bali for modern development. According to the artist, the rice fields are vital to the Balinese way of life, which is constantly under threat and the last defence of the culture, which is increasingly vulnerable to change.
More recently, Sayur has channelled his creativity into contemporary paintings. As a child, he learned the technical aspects of Balinese painting passed down through the generations. Drawing is the basic fundamental of Balinese painting and the initial process of rendering the composition details. The application of paint with small hand-crafted bamboo brushes follows various technical, traditional guidelines. The physical action is similar to drawing or colouring in.
The ancient classical Balinese religious paintings that decorate the temples throughout the island function as a collective expression of ideas from the community to the Balinese Gods and ancestors. During the last century, technical aspects of these sacred paintings merged with western painting techniques and individual ideas. As a result, various village styles or “schools” of painting evolved from the 1920s onwards, catering to new tourist markets.
A distinct aspect of traditional Balinese painting is that all visual information is contained within black outlines. When observing these paintings, flowing lines and rhythms entertain our eyes as we traverse the composition from left to right and from the top down. Natural universal rhythms are inseparable from daily life and determine the timing of the many Balinese religious ceremonies and cultural practices. Visual rhythms, therefore, are a unique and essential essence of Balinese painting.
From 1999 – 2006, Sayur studied fine art at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts of Yogyakarta. Living and learning outside the cultural restraints of his village opened him to new ideas, creative influences and time to explore different artistic possibilities. Such an experience is instrumental for the Balinese to help them break free from the rules and collective mindset that define Balinese painting. In doing so, they may create compositions to express personal ideas constructed with modern western painting techniques. Sayur’s time living within a foreign culture allowed him to perceive his upbringing and the ever-changing dynamics of modern Bali through a new lens.
Richard Horstman
@lifeasartasia
Gedong Bagoes Oka was born in Karangasem, Bali, October 2 1921. He is a figure, intellectual, scholar in Hindu reform and the anti-violence movement in Indonesia. He was born with the name Ni Wayan Gedong to I Komang Layang and Ni Komang Pupuh. Gedong studied in Yogyakarta. In that city he was forged many values of democracy and diversity. Then he continued his studies at a Christian high school in Bogor. In 1941, Gedong returned to Bali and taught at a high school in Singaraja. In 1964, Gedong received a bachelor's degree from Udayana University, Bali. He then taught English at the Faculty of Letters, Udayana University from 1965 – 1992.
Gedong is married to I Gusti Bagoes Oka. She received a lot of support and spiritual assistance from her husband, who was both an admirer and follower of Gandhi's teachings. Gedong very consistently applies Mahatma Gandhi's teachings in his life. He then founded the Gandhi Ashram in Denpasar and Candidasa, Karangasem, Bali. Gedong was good friends with Gus Dur and Father Mangunwijaya who both fought for peace and humanitarian values. Gedong died on November 14 2002. His face was immortalized on an Indonesian postage stamp. +
Geg Ary Suharsani, born in Mengwitani, Badung, Bali, October 13, 1980, graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Udayana University. She has been actively writing since he was a teenager, in the form of short stories, essays, novels. When she was a student, she was active in the press at Udayana University. She has also been a journalist at Pantau Magazine. Her writings have been published in Pantau Magazine, Bali Post, Denpost, Nusa Bali, etc. Her published books are a collection of short stories "Cubang" (2019) and the novel "Kunang-Kunang Hitam" (2020). Now she works as an employee of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI). +
BIG THINGS COME FROM LITTLE THINGS
Indonesia is a very diverse country in terms of ethnicity, in terms of religion, in terms of race and in terms of inter-group diversity, which makes Indonesia a very rich country in terms of natural resources. There is a lot of variety, which is a good thing, but the problems are also a lot of people who lack early education, nowadays there are a lot of parents who don't go to school up to high school and some don't even go to school, so a lot of parents can't bring up their children properly, so parents bring up their children in their own way, for example they shout at the children and even hit them, a lot of students copy and follow the behaviour of their parents and do the same in school, which causes the education in Indonesia to go down.
This is why education is important for everyone in Indonesia, almost every student relationship throughout Indonesia both between students and teachers or teachers can also be between friends, this student relationship is going to shape the identity of the student both in shaping the student customs but not every student follow the rules well, it might be that the student identity is harmed because of the atmosphere or society at school that is not well many students throughout Indonesia, according to data published by WorldTop20. Org published the ranking of education in Indonesia is very alarming Indonesia is ranked 67th out of 209 countries around the world, with many problems encountered, we need to explore why students become less intelligent and many fight teachers and why the government should pay attention to this.
With the many problems in Indonesia, we as students of the school are aware that if we are left like this, then we as the younger generation need to implement the national programme, namely Golden Indonesia 2045, it doesn't have to be with big things, we just need to start with small things. A lot of programmes can be implemented starting from very small things that are common in homes, schools and communities, which is rubbish, rubbish is a waste or an item that has no functional value anymore, or you can say unusable items, a lot of students who have no brains choose to throw rubbish, starting from under the desk, The number of students who do this makes our environment unhealthy, dirty, especially with the large number of students in the school environment making the garbage swell at the same time, even though they have been warned not to litter.
In the face of so many issues, we as citizens of SMA Negeri 3 Kuta Selatan have taken action to create a waste free team by sorting waste by category, hoping to make all students aware to dispose waste in the right place and according to the respective category, but due to the lack of good education and the mindset of the students when they were brought up in the family, this project is not going well, many students simply throw waste and don't sort it properly, such as putting organic waste in non-organic waste, With this, we as a team appealed and acted directly in waste processing, with the behaviour we did, we succeeded in empathizing students to separate waste according to its category in order to create cleanliness in the environment around us, residents of SMA Negeri 3 Kuta Selatan in cooperation with Plastic Exchange Kuta Selatan to help us in waste processing properly, we as school residents were not able to process waste, especially organic waste into compost.
With the many problems that exist in Indonesia, we have been able to solve the problem of garbage, although it is not perfect, there is still a lot of garbage scattered around, but we are with the awareness to dispose of garbage by first sorting it before it reaches the landfill and processed properly, we also want to create a disciplined school both in terms of education and ethics, especially in the disposal of garbage, with this behaviour we want to realise the Golden Indonesia 2045, because if you don't start with small things then big things can't happen.
"Rising from the Ballad of Silence"
Currently, we are not just gathered as individuals but as part of a generation, a generation that plays a significant role in shaping our future, Generation Z.
Rise, oh Generation Z, from the ballad of silence that often silences our voices. In the dynamics of social and political complexity, we are called not to be passive spectators but active participants. This is a call to assert our identity, express opinions, and advocate for social justice values.
For too long, we have been trapped in silence, feeling restrained by norms that may not always align with our aspirations. It's time to understand that our right to speak and express opinions is unquestionable. Rise above the fear, fear of conflict, or rejection. Now is the time to transform silence into constructive rebellion.
Let's stop the apathetic attitude and allow social and political issues to grow without genuine responses. Remember, the policies and decisions made by the generations before us will shape the world we inherit. Don't let those above us determine our path without scrutiny from below.
I invite us all to embrace differences, to listen without prejudice, and to speak with integrity. We are voices capable of shaking the foundations of inequality and injustice. In openness and courage, let's together create the change we envision.
Be pioneers of change, Generation Z. Rise from the ballad of silence, speak up, and show the world that we are change agents capable of bringing social and political justice. Thank you. +
Georges Breguet is the author of numerous works about art in Indonesia. +
Gill Marais is a photojournalist and author of the book "Bali Sacred & Secret".
She began her career with SIPA Press in Paris, and has reported in the field of culture, medicine and travel. Her book, The Amchi, on travels with a Tibetan doctor has been published in France, England and India. Born in South Africa, after her marriage to a French Diplomat, France has been her home for over forty years.
Her work has taken her through North America, North Africa, Kenya, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, India, Pakistan, China and South East Asia. She resides in Bali for six months of the year, and has two grown children.
She is an old Bali hand who has counted among her mentors, sponsors, friends and neighbors some of the great contemporary names in Balinese scholarship and spiritual and cultural leadership. +
Gm. Sukawidana was born in Bali, July 16. Writing poetry since 1979. He is one of the founders of the Coffee Drinking Studio and the Cultural Cipta Sanggar (SMPN 1 Denpasar). His poems have been published in Bali Post, Nafiri, Swadesi, Simphoni, Berita Buana, Republika, etc. His poetry is also summarized in the book Painting Magic Land of Bali (2000). His solo poetry books: The Midday Ceremony (1993), The Twilight Ceremony of the Land of the Ancestors (2000). Now he is preparing his new poetry book. +
Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis. +
Gregory Bateson (9 May 1904 – 4 July 1980) was an English anthropologist, social scientist, linguist, visual anthropologist, semiotician, and cyberneticist whose work intersected that of many other fields.
Bateson travelled to Bali with his second wife (1936-1950) Margaret Mead to study the people of the village Bajoeng Gede. In the short history of ethnographic fieldwork, film was used both on a large scale and as the primary research tool. Bateson took 25,000 photographs of their Balinese subjects.
He discovered that the people of Bajoeng Gede raised their children very unlike children raised in Western societies. Instead of attention being paid to a child who was displaying a climax of emotion (love or anger), Balinese mothers would ignore them. Bateson notes, "The child responds to [a mother's] advances with either affection or temper, but the response falls into a vacuum. In Western cultures, such sequences lead to small climaxes of love or anger, but not so in Bali. At the moment when a child throws its arms around the mother's neck or bursts into tears, the mother's attention wanders". This model of stimulation and refusal was also seen in other areas of the culture. Bateson later described the style of Balinese relations as stasis instead of schismogenesis. Their interactions were "muted" and did not follow the schismogenetic process because they did not often escalate competition, dominance, or submission. +
Dynastic politics is political power exercised by a group of people who are related by family ties (MK 10 July 2015). This is also a threat for us as a democratic nation to maintain the ideals of reform in 1998, with the issue of dynastic politics carried out by the 7th president of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Mr. Ir. Joko Widodo, who made his son a candidate for vice president and also chairman of a political party in Indonesia, is the basis for the issue that emerged in the form of the political dynasty he built. not to mention the marriage between Jokowi's younger brother and the MK's curtness that has created public perception regarding Jokowi's dynastic politics.
The policy made by the Constitutional Court regarding the age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates has become an issue that strengthens the issue of dynastic politics. Jokowi's appointment of Prabowo as defense minister was also beneficial for him (trempo magazine). This issue continues to be a hot topic during this political year. Defending the constitution to overcome the threat of dynastic politics is very important, especially under the supervision of the KPU, so for the sustainability of democracy it is very important that we implement democracy with true democracy. +
Gus Dark is a cartoonist born in Karangasem, Bali, July 21, 1982. He studied graphic arts at the School of Modern Design, Yogyakarta. The cartoon character was named “Mang Ogel” by an editor and published in a periodical newspaper. In 2013, Gus Dark was awarded the Superstar Supporter Award by the ROLE Foundation. In 2014 he joined the Jokowi Volunteer movement by sending his art to "Kolak Kotak". He exhibited his cartoons in the exhibition of the Caring for Waste Cartoon Exhibition Volume II in Singaraja; “Show Off” in the Surabaya Cartoon exhibition with the Indonesian Cartoon Community. +
Gusti Agung Bagus Ari Maruta, a third-generation Ubud painter. Born in 1991 near the Ubud market, Bagus was raised in a family of artists. His uncle was an undagi, a traditional sculptor and architect responsible for creating ceremonial artefacts and objects. His extended family boasts well-known painters. They have excelled in the highly technical landscape style accredited to the famous, pioneering German expatriate Walter Spies (1895-1942). In addition, Bagus’ grandfather, Gusti Agung Purga, has the distinction of one of his pictures within the collection of the Tropenmuseum in the Netherlands.
In 2009, Bagus moved to Java to study at the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI), Yogyakarta. From 2009 to 2014, he pursued the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the post-graduate program from 2014 to 2016. Bagus was awarded ‘Best Painting of 2009’ from the Fine Arts faculty at ISI. The university city was bustling with students from across the archipelago, an intersection of Indonesian youth culture. As a fledgling painter thirsty for knowledge and experience, it was exciting to be in Yogyakarta. However, Bagus’ challenge was to break from his cultural programming of collective artistic identity and discover a creative voice distinguishing him within his family and community.
Bagus was first exhibited in 2007 in Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud and since has participated in numerous group shows in Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Jakarta and South Korea. In 2019 he was selected to show in the UOB Painting of the Year exhibition at Museum Nasional, Jakarta.
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Om Swastyastu, Namo Budaya, Om Awighnam Astu Namo Sidham.
Bali Island is an island that already has many natural resources. These natural resources attract tourists to come to Bali. The island of Bali is well known abroad. The island of Bali which is growing in tourism is what causes many investors to build buildings in Bali. Different from before, the island of Bali has many rice fields and plants, as well as clear water that makes the mind drift away. In the past, Balinese people easily got agricultural products such as chilies, vegetables and others.
After the rice fields in Bali were converted into buildings, little land was used as a place to grow these plants. This is because the prices of our basic necessities in Bali are increasing. If we remember, we should be in Bali who bring in a lot of guests, making Bali Island an island that has high regional income. However, we have all felt that now the prices of basic necessities in Bali are increasing. Natural resources in Bali are increasingly scarce, rice fields in Bali are increasingly depleted. Who can be blamed if it's like this? Not just natural resources, but technological developments that increasingly want to make us spoiled or dependent on technology. Different from before, Balinese people at home each have rice fields that can be used to grow plants that are useful for the Balinese people, such as chili plants, banana trees, tomato plants, vegetables and others. Now, are there any of you who plant these plants? Does anyone still have rice fields?
Now in Bali, many people have houses that have been influenced by foreign culture. This is because few have rice fields or plants that can be used for basic needs or coral reefs. If it is related to the increase in prices of basic commodities in Bali, it is appropriate that the Kitri coral can restore the fulfillment of our basic needs in our respective homes. If every yard or yard in Bali had coral reefs, basic prices on the market would definitely not increase because there would be no shortage of basic necessities. This Kitri coral can be included in traditional village regulations so that the community can all develop Kitri coral in their own homes and in traditional villages make sekeha which are taken by each family head in each coral to get information about the Kitri coral and Kitri coral in their respective homes. Each can be sold at the Pekraman village level. Immediately, it became a Ratribraskita movement which means Digital Based Kitri Coral, which has the aim of preserving Kitri Coral even when they become extinct and bringing greenery to the household.
Hopefully this RATRIBRASKITA program can provide good benefits.
I apologize if there are any shortcomings, I will close with Parama Santih.
Om Santih, Santih, Santih Om
Om Swastyastu,
My deepest respect to all the judges.
My respects to the BASAbali Wiki team
My respects to all participants of the Public Participation Wikithon,
Allow me to speak a little on the issue of indigenous peoples’ rights. My name is I Komang Sapa. I am from the lava world of Karangasem, I live on the slopes of Bali’s most majestic Mount Agung, in Jungutan Village.
As Indonesian citizens, indigenous peoples should have equal rights in terms of land ownership, economic activities, as well as social rights. However, the Job Creation Law (Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja), especially the article on investment ownership as a step to opening new jobs, could backfire on the rights of indigenous peoples or people living in villages.
The Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) believes that the Job Creation Law (Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja) can pave the way for investors who will run their businesses and process natural resources. However, it will be a problem that can make the people in the village lose. Because people in indigenous villages still make a living through customary land, forests, rice fields and others. Not only is it used as a place to make a living, there are also those who live, make pindik (a local dish), or use the land as a place to build a house. What’s more, since the process of creating the Job Creation Bill started, indigenous peoples have not been included in discussions, even though the people in the village are the most affected.
Well, people, because there are different interests here, between indigenous peoples and investors, the government faces a dilemma, when passing this Indigenous Peoples Bill. For example, in the case of the Natural Tourism Park (TWA) in Batur, Kintamani, Bangli, there are still parties from the indigenous community or in the village who feel disadvantaged by the arrival of investors.
Ladies and gentlemen, why do we have to speak out about this situation? It is because, as the next generation of the nation, we must participate in preserving the culture, cultural values that have long been the identity of the nation. Especially in the current times, it is very important that we participate and agree in preserving traditional values. This is not just about preserving our traditional heritage, but also about educating our character and morals as human beings who are easily exposed to foreign influences. Also, we must strengthen adat (indigenous laws), recognize the rights of these indigenous peoples, protect, respect and fulfill their human rights.
My hope is for prospective leaders to solve this problem quickly through policies that really make the Indigenous Village sustainable even though there are investors who come in to participate in developing the area so that it becomes stronger. Likewise, the government must come to the Indigenous Village, discuss with the community there before issuing permits, let alone policies.
Okay, that’s all I can say to all of you. If there are any mistakes in my speech, please forgive me. In closing, I end with parama santhi.
Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.
Hanalei Swan is a 15-year-old fashion designer, artist, speaker, and author. She leads by example – her goal is to inspire the next generation of conscious leaders.
HANALEI, it’s been a minute since we last spoke, can you tell us what you’ve been up to in the last couple of years?
I’ve taken a step back these last few years to really focus on what drives me creatively. Since we last spoke I feel like I’ve been through a huge reset, and this has allowed me to explore different passions including writing, which in turn has opened me up to new opportunities. I recently had the pleasure of being an author in the New York Times best-selling book Women Gone Wild!. I have also continued designing clothes, making artwork, writing, speaking and finding new ways to tell my story.
You were barely a teenager in Bali when we first caught up. How have your views changed since then?
I don’t think my views have changed necessarily; I just think they have been reinforced. I’m still focussed on creating sustainable fashion and educating other kids about making conscious decisions when buying clothing. I stand strong on sustainable fashion versus fast fashion, and it remains my mission to educate young consumers and set an example for other brands to start taking action on our problems in the fashion industry.
What projects are you involved in now, and what drives those projects?
These last few years have been very exciting. I’ve already mentioned the Women Gone Wild! book series, with its mission to inspire women around the world to take action on what they love. I’ve also been involved with the Shima Swan Surfboard Project, in partnership with We Are Mother Earth. This project is a symbolic gift for ocean health and takes a stand against the plans made by the company TEPCO to dump over 100 million tons of radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean as early as next year, which will affect our environment, as well as food supply chain to a dramatic extent. I’m also happy to announce I’ve been working on a new collection for my eco-friendly fashion company, HS Styles, which takes huge inspiration from my love for the ocean and surfing. I look forward to sharing more on this in the future.
What are the biggest threats facing us in the world today, and how do you think they affect you?
Globally, the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil and gas. It’s responsible for 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually. This blows my mind. It takes over 750 gallons of water to produce a single cotton T-shirt, not to mention that 20% of global wastewater comes from textile dyeing, because the bulk of the production is in countries with little or no regulation, so the wastewater often finds its way to rivers and seas where it can wreak havoc.
I never thought that deeply about fashion’s effect on our planet before I learned about this. So, when I started my fashion brand at 11 years old, I knew I didn’t want to contribute to any further destruction. I knew I had to do it differently, which brought me to slow fashion. I only use suitable materials like bamboo, which takes roughly one percent of the water otherwise needed to make a t-shirt. I also committed to giving back, so this is where HS Styles began.
In today’s social media landscape, are we all guilty of putting self-promotion before these causes?
Yes, everyone is, but that’s okay. We don’t always have to focus on the negative things on our planet, but I do believe these topics should be talked about so we can inspire other people to use their voices to uplift causes they care about. It’s important that everyone recognises that they have a voice – the more we talk about sustainability, for instance, the more we can educate and effect change. If that means promoting yourself and your business as well, then so be it. The point is the whole platform gets larger, and this always translates into greater awareness for others to follow.
How can we do our part?
There are three simple ways you can help. Through your time, your money, and or sharing your voice. Using your time could mean volunteering at an organisation that is already working towards making change, finding ways you can support others. Using your money could mean donating to certain charities/organisations, being more conscious with your spending by limiting your purchases and consumption, changing your buying habits by shopping at more sustainable brands, or even buying second-hand/vintage clothing to give them a chance not to not end up in landfill. You can also use your voice – talking about problems you care about is one of the most powerful tools you have, whether through open conversations or social media. If we each make a small change, we can create a bigger impact. The more we educate, the more we can inspire people to start thinking and buying consciously.
Do you think it is possible to affect future outcomes, and how would you do that? Yes, I believe we are able to affect future outcomes, but I don’t believe I can change the world on my own. We are the change we wish to see in the world, and I believe by standing together to fight against fast fashion and other habits that contribute to the destruction of our planet we can make a difference. I hope by inspiring others I can create a butterfly or ripple effect that will lead to sustainable change, and I hope my company HS Styles can set an example to inspire other brands.
How do you see yourself in 20 years’ time?
I haven’t thought that far into my future to be honest, so I genuinely don’t know where I want to end up, but I certainly know I don’t want to put myself in a box. I want to stay open to new possibilities and opportunities that may come my way. Over time I know my interests and thoughts will change and I am open to that.
Where are we heading as a race in your generation?
Our future is not bright, especially when you look at the rapid speed of climate change and the continuation of fast fashion practices by huge corporations. It’s obvious we are slowly destroying our only planet, and I am scared for our future generations.
Do you still have hope?
Yes, but only if we start taking action right now. We need to find solutions for the problems we already have instead of continuing to create others. I believe it is the responsibility of big companies to take into account how they are affecting the earth. It needs to be our mission to make our voices heard and to stand for what we care about.
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This year, the prices of basic necessities are rising, and there are no signs of them returning to normal or decreasing from their usual prices. Is it due to many crop failures in the current season causing the prices to skyrocket? Or is it because fertilizer prices are rising?
If indeed there are crop failures and rising fertilizer prices, I would like the local government to take immediate action to address the increasing prices of basic necessities. This could include subsidizing fertilizers and encouraging farmers and the community to utilize small plots for farming using hydroponic methods.
The implementation of a hydroponic farming program by the local government would assist the entire community in Karangasem and beyond, possibly throughout Indonesia, in addressing the ongoing rise in basic necessities prices.
Hydroponic farming does not require significant costs or extensive land; it only requires consistency in creating the necessary tools. The tools needed don't have to be new; recycled items like unused but still functional pipes and buckets or old paint cans can be utilized.
Therefore, I hope the implementation of a program like this can address the rising prices of basic necessities. This program could also contribute to reducing poverty rates in Karangasem and its surrounding areas. +
Associate Professor Helen Creese's research interests include Balinese textual and literary traditions, Balinese history and historiography and gender. Her research spans historical and contemporary periods. It draws extensively on indigenous textual traditions written in Indonesian, Balinese, Old Javanese as well as colonial sources in Dutch and French. Her publications include translations of both classical and modern texts.
She is the author of Bali in the Early Nineteenth Century: The Ethnographic Accounts of Pierre Dubois (2016); Women of the Kakawin World: Marriage and Sexuality in the Indic Courts of Java and Bali (2004); Guide and Index to the Hooykaas-Ketut Sangka Balinese Manuscript Collection in the Australian National University Library (2004); and Parthayana: The Journeying of Partha. An Eighteenth-Century Balinese Kakawin (1998). She has co-edited 'The Stigmatisation of Widows and Divorcees (janda) in Indonesian Society,' Special Issue of Indonesia and the Malay World (with Lyn Parker, 2016); From Langka Eastwards: The Ramayana in the Literature and Visual Arts of Indonesia (with Andrea Acri and Arlo Griffiths, 2011); 'Gender, Text, Performance and Agency in Asian Cultural Contexts,' Special Issue of Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific (with Rosie Roberts, 2008); Seabad Puputan Bali: Perspektif Belanda dan Bali (with Henk Schulte Nordholt and Darma Putra 2006); and 'Old Javanese Texts and Culture,' Special Issue of Bijdragen tot de Taal , Land- en Volkenkunde (with Willem Van der Molen, 2001).
Her current research projects include an investigation into textual traditions, identity and cultural production in contemporary Bali, a literary history of Bali, and a number of projects on precolonial Balinese history.
She was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Humanities of Australia in 2007. She serves on an number of editorial advisory boards including the Southeast Asian Publications Series of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Asian Studies Review, Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific and Indonesia and the Malay World.
Helmi Y. Haska, born in Bandung, grew up in the cultural landscape of a Minangkabau family. From an early age he wrote poetry in the Daily Spirit, Padang (1982). When he migrated to Bali in 1989, he wrote frequently in the Sunday Bali Post. His poems have been collected in poetry anthologies, including Bali The After Morning (1997), Dendang Sanur Nyiur Sanur (2015), Cumi-Cumi (2017). In addition, wrote a book review Bob Marley, Rasta, Reggae, Revolution (2007). Now living in Talbingo, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia. Active in the Talbingo Bush Poets Club community. +
"Hildred was born in Queens, New York on February 12, 1927 and reared there and in Teaneck, New Jersey. A graduate of Antioch College, she received her Ph.D. from Radcliffe College in 1956. Her first book, The Javanese Family (Free Press of Glencoe, Inc.), was published in 1961. After her initial fieldwork in Java, she taught at The University of Chicago from 1960 to 1970 before coming to Princeton University in 1970. At Princeton, Hildred taught courses on the history of anthropological theory, the anthropological study of life stories, the anthropology of art, and the ethnographer’s craft.
In 1972, Hildred became the first chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at Princeton University, and thus the first woman chair of a department at Princeton, a position in which she served for many years. She was named Professor Emeritus in 1998.
Hildred did extensive fieldwork in Morocco, and in Java and Bali, Indonesia and returned to Indonesia repeatedly during her career to conduct the research which helped fuel her extensive list of publications. She completed more than two years of fieldwork research in the village of Batuan on the island of Bali. Working in the same village that was studied in the 1930s by Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, she focused on the interconnections between different Balinese art forms and how and why such forms have changed through time. She investigated the effects of economic development and tourism on Balinese artistic endeavor.
The first book from the research in Batuan, Images of Power: Balinese Paintings Made for Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead, was published in January 1995 (University of Hawaii Press). In 2004,The Life of a Balinese Temple: Artistry, Imagination, and History in a Peasant Village was also published by the University of Hawaii Press. Among her other works, Professor Geertz is co-author with her former husband Clifford Geertz of Kinship in Bali (University of Chicago Press, 1975), and co-author with Clifford Geertz and Lawrence Rosen of Meaning and Order in Moroccan Society (Cambridge University Press, 1979). Most recently, in 2017, at the age of 90, her book, Storytelling in Bali, was published by the Dutch publishing house Brill."
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Born to a family of artists in Pengosekan village in Bali, Dewa Ketut Alit was immersed in Balinese gamelan from early childhood. His father Dewa Nyoman Sura and his oldest brother Dewa Putu Berata were the most influential teachers in his life. He began performing at age 11, and by age 13 was playing ugal (the leading instrument) in his village’s adult group, Tunas Mekar Pengosekan. 1988-1995 he played in the internationally acclaimed Gamelan Semara Ratih of Ubud village, touring internationally.
In 1997, a year before graduating from Academy of Indonesian Performing Arts in Denpasar (STSI Denpasar), Dewa Alit and his brothers founded Çudamani which immediately acknowledged as one of the best gamelan groups and went on their own international tours.
Seeking a wider path for expressing his approach to new music in gamalen, Dewa Alit founded his own gamelan group in 2007, Gamelan Salukat, performing on a new set of instruments of Alit’s own tuning and design.
As a composer, Dewa Alit is generally acknowledged as the leading figure of his generation in Bali. His “Geregel” (2000) was influential both in Bali and abroad, and was the subject of a 50 page analysis in the “Perspectives on New Music”. One of his compositions written for a Boston-base gamelan group Galak Tika, “Semara Wisaya” was performed at New York Carnegie in 2004 and another composition “Pelog Slendro” appeared at Bang on a Can Marathon in June 2006.
The list of his compositions for non-gamelan ensembles includes music for MIT's Gamelan Electrika, Talujon Percussion (USA) and Ensemble Modern (Frankfurt, Germany).
As a collaborator, Dewa Alit has worked with musicians and dancers from around the world. These include a contemporary theater production Theatre Annees Folles (director: Alicia Arata Kitamura, Tokyo), a butoh dancer Ko Murobushi, contemporary dancers Min Tanaka and Kaiji Moriyama, and Noh master Reijiro Tsumura. +
Mr. I Dewa Made Ariawan, S.Ag., M.Pd.H and Mr. I Nengah Asrama Million Nobles, S.Ag., M.Fil.H are the masters of the geguritan Catur Bhujangga Bali Mula. Mr. I Dewa Made Ariawan, S. Ag., M.Pd. H or Pak Dewa Mangku Dalang was born in Serai Hamlet, Penglumbaran Village, Kec. Shrink, Bangli Regency, on August 6, 1986 from the couple I Dewa Nyoman Reka & Jro Nyoman Munet. His daily life is an education staff in the Department of Education, Youth and Sports, Bangli Regency, but in between his busy life outside the father of Dewa Ariawan, he is still active in the field of art, namely Dalang. He also won 2nd place in the Utsawa Dharma Githa adult marriage competition in 2017 in Palembang and 1st place in the adult marriage competition in Bali in 2016.
Mr. I Nengah Asrama Juta Ningrat, S.Ag., M.Fil.H is an art actor who is still active in compiling books, many books have been produced. He has also won the achievement of becoming the 1st Winner of an outstanding Hindu Religion Teacher at the Provincial level in 2015. Mr. Million Nobles was born in a clerical environment on the north slope of Mount Batur, Songan A, Kec. Kintamani, Bangli Regency, on June 15, 1980 from the couple Jro Gincang & Jro Suwiti. Apart from compiling books, his daily life is as a teaching staff in the Ministry of Religion of Bangli Regency from 2014 until now.
Broadly speaking, this Bhujangga Bali Mula Catur geguritan contains the origin of the Bhujangga Bali Mula breed, precisely the Kayu Selem people in the Hyang Gwa Song tampur. It is hoped that the residents of Kayu Selem who are in Bali and outside Bali should continue to remember their ancestors as guides in carrying out their lives as damuh warih Ida Mpun Semeru. +
One of the Balinese writers who came from Bangli, namely in Guliang Kangin - Taman Bali, was I Dewa Ngakan Gede Keramas. Has given birth to a gaguritan literary work entitled TIRTHA HARUM in 2000. In gaguritan Tirtha Harum uses several pupuh including, Pupuh Sinom, Pupuh Durma, Pupuh Ginada, Pupuh Kumambang. And in it tells or tells how the naming of Tirtha Harum and the initial milestones of the Taman Bali kingdom. +
Born and raised in the village of Pengosekan, son of a great drummer, Berata was immersed in Balinese performing arts from birth. His creative talents, teaching capabilities and leadership qualities make him a noted figure in the Balinese music world. He is renowned for his compositional skills in both traditional and innovative styles and a rare ability to communicate a diverse knowledge of Balinese arts to both Balinese and international artists. He is the founder and director of Çudamani, and has lead Çudamani, on tours to venues including a nine-city tour with Arts Midwest 2012-13, Jazz at Lincoln Center (NY), the World Festival of Sacred Music-(LA), the Cultural Olympiad (Greece), EXPO (Japan) and the Tong Tong Festival (Holland) among others. As a result of Berata’s vision and commitment, Çudamani, has become an important artistic center in Bali, endeavoring to study and preserve rare classic forms of Balinese arts and also provide a space that nurtures the creative energies of young artists in Bali. Frequently he serves a the Music Director for the USA Bay Area based Gamelan Sekar Jaya. He is a graduate of STSI, Denpasar (Bali’s National Academy of the Arts). +
Dewa Putu Mokoh was the first of six children. He was born in Pengosekan, Ubud in 1936. His father, Dewa Rai Batuan, was an undagi (traditional Balinese architect) and famous gamelan musician. His mother, Gusti Niang Rai, was an expert in making lamak (decoration for offerings). Mokoh only had three years of education at the People's School (SR), equivalent to elementary school.
Mokoh began to study drawing when he was about 15. However, his desire to become a painter had troubled his heart since childhood. Unfortunately, his father strongly opposed his desire to become a painter and rather wanted him to work in the fields, husbanding ducks and cows. For his father, painting was just a waste of time and didn’t generate any income.
However the teenage Mokoh had plenty of initiative. Though he was busy working in the rice fields, he often managed to find time to play at the home of his uncles, I Gusti Ketut Kobot and I Gusti Made Baret. He loved watching and admiring them while they were painting and he also learned a lot of traditional art techniques from them: such as sketching, colour blocking, shading, highlighting, and gradation.*
Mokoh later met Rudolf Bonnet (1895-1978), a Dutch painter who had lived in Ubud since 1929. Bonnet was one of the initiators and founders of Pita Maha (1936) and the Ubud Painters’ Group (1951). Mokoh was keen to show Bonnet the drawings and paintings that he had learned to create from his uncles.
Bonnet taught Mokoh the principles of modern painting. These included techniques for color recognition, mixing colors, composition, discovering one’s own creativity, as well the principle of freedom in painting. Bonnet always suggested that Mokoh search for his own creativity rather than follow in the footsteps of Kobot and Beret who focused on traditional themes.
As a result of this contact with Bonnet, Mokoh experienced enlightenment. His confidence grew. He began to realize that good paintings did not have to have Ramayana and Mahabarata themes with complicated compositions filling the image area. Mokoh felt that the purpose of such paintings was to disguise the lack of ability of the painter to work on images.
For Mokoh, good paintings can also be based on objects around the painter, or created based on fantasy and imagination, with simple coloring techniques and image processing. A painter must dare to paint with different styles and objects, must dare to explore new possibilities.
Over time, the themes of Mokoh’s paintings became quite diverse. He painted about everyday life, flora and fauna, folklore, the world of children, fantasy, erotica, or simple things that attracted his attention.
In the context of art in Bali, Mokoh is an anomaly. By studying with Kobot and Baret, he was born into the realm of traditional painting. However, the advice of Bonnet and his friendship with Mondo opened his horizons to further develop himself in the thinking of modern art.
Personal character is very strong in Mokoh's paintings which are often considered eccentric. He was not interested in painting the decorative things that usually appeared in traditional painting. However, with gentle strokes, he swooped straight onto on the subject matter that he portrayed through humorous, innocent, and often surprising narratives.
Mokoh has broken through the Pengosekan or traditional style of painting that tends to be static and patterned. Using this ability with traditional painting techniques, he processed ideas and themes that were modern or even contemporary on his canvases. However, frequently there are no traces of traditional painting techniques to be found in his paintings. Mokoh is an innovator, a reformer, as well as a breaker of Pengosekan's style of painting.
In addition to domestic exhibitions, Mokoh's paintings have appeared in many joint exhibitions abroad, including America, Australia, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Venice. In 1995, Mokoh’s paintings were exhibited at a solo exhibition at Fukoaka Art Museum, Japan.
* The original Balinese terms are: nyeket, ngabur, ngasir, nyigar, ngontur.
I. G. W. Murjana Yasa, is an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Study Program in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University, Denpasar-Bali. His reasearch is on the creative economy and agriculture, as well as small and medium industries in Bali. +
I Gde Agus Darma Putra, born in Central Strait, Bangli, Bali, August 2, 1991. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate education at the Denpasar State Hindu Dharma Institute. Has worked as a teacher and lecturer. He is actively involved in the IBM Dharma Palguna Foundation which is engaged in the maintenance, translation, and research of Old Javanese, Balinese, and Lombok literature. He is also active in Bangli Sastra Komala which is engaged in modern Balinese literature. His writings are in the form of poetry, essays, articles published in several mass media, such as atkala.co, Bali Post, etc. A poem of his is also summarized in the anthology “Tutur Batur” (2019). +
Head of the expert team of BASAbali Wiki, Head of the Balinese Governor's Language Board, and Vice Dean at Udayana University +
Name : I Gede Anom Ranuara, S.Pd., S.Sn., M.Sc., M.Ag.
Birthday : September 7, 1968
Occupation: Artist
Status : Married +
I Gede Ardhika was born in Singaraja, Bali, 15 February 1945. He was Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in the Gotong Royong Cabinet (2001-2004). It is the alma mater of STIA LAN, Bandung. Before becoming minister, he worked as Academic Director of Sahid Hospitality and Tourism (1988-1991), Secretary of the Directorate General of Tourism (1996-1998), Director General of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture (1998-2000), Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Development Agency and Arts (2000). He received the Mahaputra Adipradana Star Award from the Indonesian Government. He died in Bandung, February 20 2021. +
I Gede Ari Astina alias Jerinx is a musician and activist related to social and environmental issues. He was born in Kuta, February 10, 1977. He is the drummer for the music group "Superman is Dead" (SID) which was founded in 1995. This rock band has released seven albums, including "Angels and the Outsiders" (2010) which made SID invited to the “Warped Tour Festival” to hold concerts in several cities in the United States. SID is the only Indonesian band and the second band in Asia to have performed at the festival. Popular songs from SID include “Sunset in the Land of Anarchy” (2013), “Be a Legend” (2013). Not only active in the world of music, Jerinx also only pays attention to environmental and social issues. In 2015, he visited President Jokowi to explain about the reclamation policy in Tanjung Benoa, Bali. In addition, Jerinx is also a successful entrepreneur and brand ambassador of several streetwear brands. +
I Gede Aries Pidrawan is a teacher and writer born in Pidpid, Karangasem, April 2, 1987. He is a teacher at SMA PGRI 1 Amlapura. He wrote literature in Balinese and Indonesian. His published books are "The Guru" (a collection of joint works published in 2020), "Nyujuh Langit Duur Bukit" (joint work, Expression Library, 2019), "Women Worshiping Stone" (short anthology, Mahima, 2019), " Caterpillars in Mother's Womb” (short anthology, Mahima, 2019), “Gerubug” (children's story, Bali Language Center, 2018), “Bidadari Telaga Emas” (children's story, Balinese Language Center, 2017). He also often wins literary writing competitions. +
I Gede Robi Supriyanto is a musician and singer born in Palu, Central Sulawesi, April 7, 1979. He is one of the founders of the band Navicula. Robi is also known as a social and environmental activist. He is one of the supporters of the movement to reject the reclamation of Benoa Bay. He also fills his time by pursuing organic farming. Robi represented Indonesia in the Asia 21 Young Leaders organized by the Asia Society in 2016 to discuss his activities in the field of organic agriculture. Albums of songs that have been born with the band Navicula, among others, Self Portrait (1999), Alchemist (2005), Beautiful Rebel (2007), Love Bomb (2013), Face to face (2015). +
I Gede Robi Supriyanto was born in Palu, Central Sulawesi, 7 April 1979. He is a musician, social and environmental activist, and organic farmer. He is the vocalist and one of the founders of the music group Navicula. Robi once represented Indonesia in the Asia 21 Young Leader event organized by the Asia Society in 2016 to discuss his activities in the field of organic agriculture. In the field of music, he launched several singles, including the Story of a Cup of Coffee (2014), Freedom Skies (2014), Kids (2016), Metamorfosa Kata (2016), Open Road (2018), Let It Happen (2018), Wujud Cinta (2018), 2021). +
I Gedé Gita Purnama Arsa Putra was born in Denpasar on October 29th, 1985. In 2008 he finished his bachelors degree in Balinese Language and Literature at Udayana University, continuing on to postgraduate studies in linguistics specializing in literary discourse also at Udayana University. He is now a lecturer at Hindu Dharma State Institute of Denpasar. He has enjoyed writing poetry, short stories, and essays since junior high school. His works are published in Bali Orti (Bali Post), Bali Post, and Mediaswari (Pos Bali). Gita Purnama is the author of the poetry collections "Dendang Denpasar Nyiur Sanur," "Denpasar lan Donpasar," and "Angripta Rum." His now published book is collection of short stories entitled "Smara Reka" written together with his wife in 2014. Additionally, he is a member of the team of writers of the biography "I Wayan Beratha: Seniman Kelas Dunia." In 2016 he received the Rancage Literary Award for his service in preserving and developing modern Balinese literature.
Below is a link to one of his short stories called "Ngalih Sampi Galang Bulan" taken from the book "Smara Reka." +
I Gedé Putra Ariawan was born in Désa Banjar Anyar Kediri, Tabanan, on June 16th, 1988. He completed his bachelor's degree at Ganesha University of Education in Singaraja majoring in Education of Indonesian Language and Literature in 2010 and in 2014 completed his master's degree in the Ganesha University of Education Postgraduate Program. He now works as an Indonesian language teacher at Kediri State High School 1.
His works, which take the form of short stories, opinion pieces, articles, and poetry, have been published in Bali Orti (Bali Post), Media Swari (Pos Bali), Majalah Éksprési, and Majalah Satua. He has released a book in the form of a compilation of short stories entitled "Ngurug Pasih" in 2014 and received the 2015 Rancage Literary Award. On January 30th, 2016, he became speaker at the event Sandyakala #49 organized by Bentara Budaya Bali. +
Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, who started to become a lecturer since 2010. Graduated from undergraduate studies and became the best graduate in 1999 at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University. Study Masters level at the Notary Masters Program, Universitas Brawijaya in 2007. Furthermore, for the doctoral study completed at the Law Faculty of Law Education at Udayana University in 2019 and returned to be the best graduate. Throughout her career as a lecturer, she actively made studies on legal and community problems, especially studies relating to customary law, indigenous peoples and their natural resources, progressive legal studies related to gender studies in law, legal anthropology, legal sociology as well as law and culture. The thinking that is studied more often is done with a progressive legal perspective. The results of these thoughts are published in international journals, national journals and in the form of textbooks in fulfilling teaching assignments. Participation in scientific meetings is also often done including in the call for papers and also as a resource, moderator and participant in an academic scientific forum. +
A photography graduate from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI), Denpasar.
Balinese photographer I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama S. Sn has a unique vision to raise awareness of the past through distinct, eye-catching fine art and reconstruction portrait photographs. Gung Ama, as he is known, does not use digital technology, but a process from the past; the Afghan Box Camera. As the name suggests, the camera is linked with Afghanistan, being first used in villages by travelling photographers before there were any photography studios.
“Digital technology and the modern mindset desiring immediate outcomes and satisfaction are impacting upon the art of photography and contributing to the erosion of traditional Balinese values,” said Gung Ama, born in Batubulan Gianyar in 1988, whose interest is photography began in 2006. “Nowadays, smartphones equipped with sophisticated cameras are affordable and an essential modern icon and tool. Moreover, social media and selfies dramatically impact lifestyles and alter our concept of identity. By recreating the nostalgia and curiosity of old Bali through manual, handmade photos, my objective is to reignite cultural memory while inspiring awareness and discussion among all the generations.”
“My photography reflects the growing sentiment within the Balinese seeking a return to the wisdom of the past,” Gung Ama said. “In the face of modernity and the homogenisation of cultures, I believe it is important to celebrate and embrace cultural icons to help reinforce our identity. In addition, it’s essential to be reminded of our forefather’s messages, culture lost and the wisdom of the past.”
Article by Richard Horstman +
I Gusti Ayu Agung Mas Triadnyani was born in Jakarta, December 2, 1967. She is a poet who is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University. She holds a master's and doctoral degrees in Literature at the University of Indonesia (UI). In addition to writing poetry, she also conducts studies on modern literature, such as Balinese Women in Mata Oka Rusmini: A Study of Her Creative Works (Research on Women's Studies, 2008) and the Collaboration of Traditional Community Culture with Modern Culture in WSRendra's Drama Tuyul Anakku (Research Indonesian Literature Study Program, 2012). She is often invited as a jury for various literary events, such as the Bali Province Language Ambassador Jury, as well as various writing competitions. Her published books include “Book Seeking Temples” (2011), “Book I See Bali” (2015). +
I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati or usually known as Bintang Puspayoga, was born in Denpasar, 24 November 1968. She is the Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet under the leadership of President Joko Widodo. She is the first Balinese woman to be elected as minister.
He studied high school at SMAN 3 Denpasar. Then he continued studying at Ngurah Rai University, Denpasar. He obtained a Master's degree in Cultural Studies at Udayana University, Denpasar.
Before becoming a minister, she started her career by participating in the 1992 Puteri Indonesia event representing the province of Bali and won 2nd place. She is also known as a table tennis athlete. He won the PB Perwosi Table Tennis Championship in October 2010 at GOR Sumantri Brojonegoro, Jakarta. He was appointed General Chair of the All Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) for Bali Province for the 2010-2014 period. He also pioneered the table tennis championship between PKK banjars throughout Denpasar City in 2002. +
I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti is a doctor and lecturer in Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Mahasaraswati University, Bali. Her doctoral study was obtained from the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University, Bali Indonesia in 2018. Diah Yuniti has also published a number of scientific papers including the Impact of Covid-19 on Community Life in the Province of Bali, Indonesia. Apart from being a teaching lecturer, Diah Yuniti is also active in the social organization of the Bali Province Traditional Village Council. +
Ayu Laksmi full name I Gusti Ayu Laksmiyani, born in Singaraja, Bali, November 25, 1967. She is a singer, songwriter, dancer, film and theater actress. Was known as a lady rocker in the early 90's. In 2011, twenty years since his first album was released, she re-emerged with her latest album, Svara Semesta. Currently, Ayu Laksmi is active again in various local, national and international music events/festivals.
Ayu grew up in a family that loves art, especially music. Since getting to know the world of the stage at the age of 4 years, Ayu began to actively participate in various art festivals, both on a local, national, and even international scale.
Ayu Laksmi's name became known since she won BRTV at the Bali Province level in 1983 for the Trio version with her two sisters Ayu Weda and Ayu Partiwi in the Trio, "Ayu Sisters", which later in the same year won an award as Third Place and at the same time as the Best Appearance Trio. BRTV for the National Level.
Ayu Laksmi is also known as one of the lady rockers in the national music scene in the era of 1984-1993 where Ayu is also one of the singers from Bali who managed to penetrate the national music industry. Indonesian music at that time.
In 1989 Ayu contributed to the compilation album Indonesia's Top 10 with the single Not Always Gemilang created by Didi AGP, the sound track of the film Note Si Boy 2 with the song Hello Sobat created by Harry Sabar. In 1991 published her first album entitled The Lost Palace with arranger Raidy Noor. However, after the album was circulated his name immediately disappeared from the Indonesian music industry. Ayu returned to Bali in 1992 to continue her studies at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, and graduated as a Law Degree in 1993 +
I Gusti Ayu Putu Mahindu Déwi Purbarini, SS, was born in Tabanan, October 28, 1977. She studied Indonesian Literature at the Faculty of Letters at Udayana University Denpasar until she graduated and received a bachelor's degree in Indonesian literature, 8 May 2004. Her poems were published in the Tabloids Wiyata Mandala, Bali Post, Buratwangi Magazine, Canang Sari. She has been on the cover of the Bali Gumi magazine “Sarad” (édition no.19, July 2001) and published in the book "Bali Tikam Bali" by Gdé Aryanatha Soéthama on page 86 entitled 'Cuntaka' Luwes Only (p.87). Now a lecturer in Indonesian Literature at IKIP PGRI Denpasar and FKIP Mahasaraswati Denpasar. She also takes care of being the manager of the youth literary magazine “Akasa”, the Indonesian Youth Literature Studio (SSRI) Bali in Tabanan.
“Apang ja Bisa Maschool”, her short story won the first prize in the Bali Unity Writing Competition throughout Bali (1994). “Lombok Yang Bali”, a short story about sightseeing, competitions at the Bali Post, won 2nd place (1995). “Dara in a Boat Bottle”, the first runner-up in the poetry writing competition in Bali in the 'Sea Orientation Week' Dénpasar (1999). His poem “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was included in the “Anthology of Vibrating Poetry II”, Kota Batu, Malang (1996). In addition, a collection of her poems with the title “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was published by the Center for Language Center Dénpasar (2006). Followed by a collection of modern Balinese poetry entitled "Taji", which was in demand by the modern Balinese literary magazine "Buratwangi"
She has written Indonesian literature in the form of poetry and short stories since Era magazine at SMP Negeri 2 Tabanan (1989-1991). Chief Editor of Widya magazine, SMA Negeri 2 Tabanan (1994-1995). Served as editorial staff for Kanaka magazine, Faculty of Letters and the UKM Academic tabloid, Udayana University Dénpasar (1996-1997). Participated in journalistic training in the ring Dénpasar, Yogyakarta and Malang (1995, 1996, 1997). Besides that, he was with Sanggar Purbacaraka. The most fun part was whens he was in kindergarten and elementary school (1982-1988) often dancing on TVRI Denpasar in the program "Aneka Ria Safari for the Children of the Archipelago.
I Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi is a Balinese dancer born in Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, March 10, 1939. Raka Rasmi was the first to dance the Oleg Tamulilingan dance which was created by I Ketut Maria, a choreographer from Tabanan, Bali, at the request of John Coast. Raka Rasmi introduced this romantic dance to foreign countries through her first art tour to Paris, Europe and the United States in 1953. Raka Rasmi has been dancing since the age of twelve by joining Sekaha Gong Peliatan, Ubud. John Coast named Raka Rasmi as a star dancer, thanks to her stunning performance when dancing. Raka Rasmi has danced in various parts of the world, such as China (1959), Pakistan (1964), Japan (1964), Australia (1971), Europe (1971), USA (1982), and Singapore (1996). Raka Rasmi dedicated her life to the art of dance, especially the famous Oleg Tamulilingan dance. She has many disciples from within and outside the country. Raka Rasmi passed away on March 17, 2018. +
Universitas Dhyana Pura
Asst. Professor of Tourism at Dhyana Pura University, Bali
Br. Tegaljaya, Dalung, Kuta Utara
Badung, Bali
Denpasar, Bali 80351
Indonesia
http://www.undhirabali.ac.id +
I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa was born in Bungkulan, Buleleng, Bali, March 4 1900. He is a figure who fought for Hinduism in Bali and was recognized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. He became a role model and father of Hindu civilization. Thanks to his struggle, Hinduism in Bali was officially recognized by the government on September 5 1958 based on the Decree of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia.
He also cares about educational progress. He once taught at the People's School in Bungkulan, then taught at the People's School in Jinengdalem, Buleleng, 1921. He was the Principal of the Vervogcshool School in Kubucepatn in 1935. He has also taught Japanese at a number of schools.
In 1946 he became a member of the Indonesian Republic's Struggle Council. His concern for Indonesian independence resulted in him being arrested by the Dutch in 1948. In 1950, he was elected as a member of the Bali Regional Government Council.
He was once the editor-in-chief of Damai Magazine published by the Fighters' Service Foundation in Denpasar. In 1957, he was appointed by President Soekarno to become a member of the National Council which was formed as an advisory body to the president's cabinet and a member of the DPA representing Balinese Hindus.
In 1970, he taught at the Dwijendra Education Institute, Saraswati People's College, State Hindu Religious Teacher Education (PGAHN) which later became IHDN Denpasar. Apart from being a teacher, he also wrote a number of books related to Hinduism, such as Sutasoma, Dwijendra Tatwa, Balinese Hindu Religion Lessons, Puppetry/Puppetry Science.
He died in 1973. To commemorate his great services, his name was immortalized as the campus of the I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University Denpasar (formerly IHDN Denpasar). His figure was also immortalized in a statue which now stands in front of the campus. +