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• Ketut Madra  + (Ketut Madra has devoted his life to the st … Ketut Madra has devoted his life to the study, preservation, and practice of Bali’s rich cultural arts. Primarily as a painter, but also as a dancer, musician, and community leader, Madra is steeped in the stories and legends at the center of the island’s culture and community. His unique ability to convey action and emotion in a rich and imaginative composition brings the traditional to life for modern audiences, Western and Balinese alike.</br></br>Originally from Pengosekan, a small community near Ubud, Madra moved to nearby Peliatan as a young man in the late 1950s to work as a painter for the art dealer Wayan Gedah. At that time he also began studying with Tjokorda Oka Gambir, and learned the techniques and conventions of traditional wayang painting, including the specific colors, iconography, and costume for scores of characters.</br></br></br>Madra started painting exclusively wayang narratives in the early 1960s, and soon developed a reputation as a skillful and original artist. He works with deliberation, and sells work directly from his studio to people who find him, usually through word-of-mouth. Occasionally, trusted local dealers with galleries catering to serious collectors also buy his work.</br></br>In 1974, Madra’s work was shown in international exhibitions in the UK and the USA for the first time. In the same year he completed the first bungalow of what would become the Ketut Madra Homestay on his property in Peliatan. Over the next 15 years, he gradually expanded the accommodations for students, travelers, musicians, and artists interested in “a quiet place to learn about Bali.” The homestay has been a central feature in the life of Madra and his family, and has introduced three generations of visitors to his work and to traditional Balinese arts and culture.</br></br>At the age of 41, having focused up to that point on work and the homestay, Madra needed something more. Nyoman Kakul, a preeminent dancer of Batuan village who admired Madra’s understanding of the stories told in Balinese dance drama, urged him to learn to perform. More than 30 years later than most Balinese dancers take their first lessons, Madra learned the role of topeng keras, the rough prime minister in the king’s court. He continues to dance more than 30 years later, playing a variety of roles for which he is highly regarded.</br></br>Madra also learned as an adult to play the rebab, the two-stringed bowed lute in the gamelan ensemble. He dances and plays regularly with the Tirta Sari gamelan group in Peliatan. Dance, Madra says, is a near perfect complement to his life as a painter. Performing in stories he had only watched and painted brings new insight to character and deeper understanding of the spiritual and devotional nature of both kinds of work.d devotional nature of both kinds of work.)
• Ketut Putrayasa  + (Ketut Putrayasa is an artist born in Kerob … Ketut Putrayasa is an artist born in Kerobokan, Badung, Bali, May 15, 1981. In 2019, for the “Berawa Beach Arts Festival”, he shocked Berawa Beach with his installation of a giant octopus made of bamboo. In the event entitled "Deep Blue Spirit", dozens of artists from across the arts responded to the giant octopus with performances of music, dance, poetry, and video art. Still in 2019, Putrayasa was invited by the Architecture and Interior Design Company to work on the Project Commission Artwork in Paris, France. In 2020, he performed the installation art "Pandora Paradise" at the Puputan Badung square, Denpasar.</br></br>Ketut Putrayasa studied fine arts at the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Denpasar until the Postgraduate Program in Art Creation. He won the Best Final Project (TA) from ISI Denpasar in 2014. He often participates in joint exhibitions, including the “BIASA” group sculpture exhibition at the Pendet Museum, Ubud (2004), “Sign of Art” in Belgium (2008), “ Kuta Art Chromatic” in Kuta (2003), “Articulation” in Kuta (2014), “Chronotope” at Rich Stone Bali (2015), “Skala” sculpture triennale at the Jakarta National Gallery (2017), “Art Unlimited” at the Gas building Negara Bandung (2018), “Bali Megarupa” in Bentara Budaya Bali (2019), and so on. Apart from being active in his work, Putrayasa has also joined “MilitanArt”, an art community that drives the life of fine art in Bali. that drives the life of fine art in Bali.)
• I Ketut Sugantika  + (Ketut Sugantika alias Lekung was born in S … Ketut Sugantika alias Lekung was born in Singapadu, Gianyar, Bali, 1975. He focused on painting at ISI Denpasar. Many of his works are abstract by taking inspiration from nature. His solo exhibitions are Life Lines, Tadu Contemporary Art, Bangkok, Thailand, 2016; Intimate Bali, Conrad Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali, 2014, Findings Object, Black and White Art Space, Sangeh, Bali, 2010; Sign, Art Center Denpasar, Bali, 2003. In addition, since 1998, he has been diligently involved in joint exhibitions, including the Artfordable Hongkong Art Fair, With Gundang Gambar & 37Tong Gallery, Hong Kong, 2018; Imago Mundi, Bentara Budaya Bali, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, 2016. He is also active in performance arts activities. Now he is active in the Militant Arts Community.w he is active in the Militant Arts Community.)
• Ketut Syahruwardi Abbas  + (Ketut Syahruwardi Abbas was born in Pegaya … Ketut Syahruwardi Abbas was born in Pegayaman Village, Buleleng, Bali, May 4, 1959. He has written literary works since the 1980s, published in the Bali Post, Nusa Tenggara, Kompas, Republika, and summarized in a number of books together, such as Klungkung: Tanah Tua, Tanah Love (2016). His single book of poetry is titled Between Us (2018). He had long accompanied the young poets in Jatijagat Poetry Village.e young poets in Jatijagat Poetry Village.)
• Ketut Yuliarsa  + (Ketut Yuliarsa was born in 1960 in Denpasa … Ketut Yuliarsa was born in 1960 in Denpasar, Bali.</br></br>Ketut is a writer, actor and musician and has worked in Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. He has appeared in television drama, film and toured Australia with a major Australian theatre company. He writes lyrical prose, short stories, poetry, essays and articles and has been published in various newspapers and magazines in Indonesia. He has published two collections of poetry (bilingual), Night Voice/Suara Malam and Falling in Silence/Jatuh Bisu. He has appeared as writer, presenter and moderator at the Ubud Writer’s Festival from 2005 till 2018. Ketut has also worked as the Indonesian Emerging Writers curator for this festival during this time. </br></br>In 1986 he and his wife Anita, established the first bookshop in Bali, Ganesha Bookshop (www.ganeshabooksbali.com) and it is now into its 32nd year of trading. Ganesha Bookshop has a large range of New, Used, Rare and out-of-print books on Indonesian studies in the English language. In 2004, realising the need to foster literacy, learning and reading for pleasure in the Balinese community, he helped establish the Books for Bali Project which donates books to schools and libraries throughout Bali. to schools and libraries throughout Bali.)
• Bandana Tewari  + (Lifestyle journalist and sustainability ac … Lifestyle journalist and sustainability activist Bandana Tewari believes storytelling and personal responsibility have a huge part to play in the reformation of the fashion industry.</br></br>When you were starting out in fashion, what were the issues facing the industry, and at what point do you think attitudes to fashion and especially fast fashion started to change to incorporate ideas of sustainability?</br></br>I worked at Vogue India for thirteen years. It was a time when the Indian market opened up to a deluge of international luxury brands. There was much optimism and excitement about the massive aspirational population of India, the cynosure of multinational companies eager to conduct business in the Indian subcontinent. At this point, conspicuous consumerism was applauded and encouraged – signalling a modern India that was willing to spend money, display affluence, and be the sartorial arbiter of a young nation. There was no awareness of conscious consumption, of sustainability and environmental impact of the incredible waste and excess that plagues the fashion industry today.</br></br>In all honesty, the risks of over-consumption and the perils of fast fashion, as we now know of them, came into our collective consciousness only recently. The Rana Plaza disaster of 2013 in Bangladesh was the most brutal symbol of a global fashion industry gone wrong. It exposed a terrible truth: a multi-trillion-dollar industry was systemically plagued by unimaginable inequalities, both economic and social. This Rana Plaza disaster – when five garment factories collapsed killing more than 1,100 people, mostly women – created a global uproar. The world woke up to a fashion industry that pays some of the lowest wages, conducts business in such unsafe work environments, it creates untold disregard for human life. And then the environmental issues ensued which saw rivers and farms in developing nations being clogged and degraded with industry waste creating irreparable harm to people and the planet.</br></br>It is through the exposé of the extraordinary pains of ordinary people who make our clothes that led to a monumental change in the way we perceive the business of fashion.</br></br>How seriously do fast fashion brands like, let’s say H&M, really take the concept of waste within the industry? Are these efforts to improve sustainability just an exercise in greenwashing?</br></br>We are drowning in clothes – many of the approximately100 billion garments sold each year go into landfills or are incinerated – both harmful to the environment. According to Fast Company, H&M produces three billion garments a year and till 2019 was sitting on $4.1 billion worth of unsold clothes, some of which, we are told, became fuel for a power plant in Sweden. While many initiatives are underway to address the problems of production and consumption, it seems too little at a time when we have swiftly moved from climate change to climate crisis. The fashion industry generates 10 percent of global carbon emission, 20 percent of all waste water, and pollutes the oceans with half a million tons of microplastics. So, if big changes do not propel a big impact – it is, simply, greenwashing.</br></br>Given the magnitude of the problem, whatever solutions provided by fast fashion companies, thus far, seem perfunctory. The velocity with which garments are being manufactured, bought and tossed away is horrendous, to say the least. One garbage truck of clothes is either burnt or dumped in landfills every second! So whatever Zara, H&M or other fast fashion brands are doing to rectify the system is too little. Governments and policies need to intervene to limit the greed and speed of overproduction. More investments in R&D for solutions in recycling, alternative fabrics, etc, are crucial. Consumers need to play an important role in disarming the consumerist agenda of globalisation that fuels the ‘marketing need’ for more and more, bigger and bigger. Every human being should know how they choose to spend their hard-earned money really does matter!</br></br>To what extent do you think consumers really care about what happens in the rivers and seas thousands of miles away that are affected by the processes used to create our fashionable clothes?</br></br>Consumers do care about rivers, seas and every aspect of nature, provided they are shown the truth – truth about human beings’ role in the degradation of nature that comes from corporate greed, mindless consumption and governmental apathy. There is not a single human being who doesn’t want their children to grow up in an environment that is nurturing and nourished. Who amongst us wants to live in the filth of pollution?</br></br>The problem is that consumers have been ‘sold’ only one part of the story – the part that says when clothes glitter and automobiles shine and you own them then you have made it. When in fact, the process of making – what irreplaceable natural resources are harnessed to make things, the number of hands that go into making even a simple t-shirt – is excluded from the narrative, the inequalities in the system and the harm perpetrated on our environment will remain invisible. When you are never shown the problem, why would you seek a solution?</br></br>Tell us about your latest project…</br></br>I am a writer. Sadly, I don’t have any big projects to boast of. However, my personal commitment as a storyteller is to always follow the four fundamental principles of authentic storytelling: Product, People, Process, Purpose. If any one of these ‘Ps’ are unfulfilled or unaddressed by a company or brand, I will not write about it. Every media person should pay heed to the power of the pen.</br></br>What advice would you give to young designers starting out now?</br></br>I would request every designer starting out today to read Small is Beautiful, a book written by the hallowed global economist E.F. Shumacher. In this book there is a chapter called ‘Buddhist Economy’ which throws light on the need for mindfulness in business. It is a guide to making one’s daily work – a noble act of humanity. It points to our present-day crisis in the way leaders are raised or made to pillage the earth, as if humans are the only sentient beings in this world. It points to correcting an era that seems so disconnected with our inner and outer divinity – that we have made human-force into labour-force.</br></br>What is the future of fashion?</br></br>The future of fashion is compassionate; how else will we survive? There is no business to be done on a dead planet. So, I feel confident that we will rise to address the challenges of waste, greed and environmental degradation. With a generation of young people born in this era of climate crisis, they will, without any doubt, only choose industry leaders who lead with a ‘monk mentality’, leaders who reinforce the crucible of compassion and conscious consumption. I believe that the future of fashion will have storytellers, producers and creators who will show the interconnectedness of everything around us – the magic of coexistence and biodiversity. They will tell us the story of our t-shirts – made from a seed of life that blossomed into cotton; the same cotton that clothes us also thrives when it grows alongside other diverse plants, on a land rich in soil nutrients. The future of fashion will have great teachers who will tell us that what we ingest into our bodies and what we put on our bodies must both honour the sacredness of nature.</br></br>IG & Twitter: @behavebandanaur the sacredness of nature. IG & Twitter: @behavebandana)
• Listya Wahyuni  + (Listya Wahyuni, born in Denpasar, March 1, … Listya Wahyuni, born in Denpasar, March 1, 1984. Graduated from art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 2004 she has been active in various joint exhibitions, including “The New World” at Bentara Budaya Bali (2016), “The Fertile Period” at Karja Art Space, Ubud (2018), “Eruption” at Galeri Raos, Batu, Malang (2019). Her work has been a finalist for UOB Painting Of The Year (2013). She is a member of the Militant Arts Community.s a member of the Militant Arts Community.)
• Made Adnyana Ole  + (Made Adnyana Ole was born in Tabanan, now … Made Adnyana Ole was born in Tabanan, now lives in Singaraja, Bali, while managing Mahima Institute Indonesia which is engaged in arts and culture education. His poetry and short stories have been published in various media such as Bali Post, Jawa Pos, Horison, and Kompas. His single book collection of poems “Fairy Tales from the North” (2014). Her single collection of short stories, “Padi Dumadi” (2007) and “Sacred Girl Painting Sacred Signs in Sacred Places” (2018). A number of his short stories are included in the Compass Choice Short story book.ed in the Compass Choice Short story book.)
• Made Agus Janardana  + (Made Agus Janardana, S.Pd., Gr., M.Kom., a … Made Agus Janardana, S.Pd., Gr., M.Kom., also known as Made Oplas, is the creator of the creative artwork of Wajah Plastik (The Plastic Face) who is also the author of the book “Wajah Plastik: A Pigment of Imagination” (2023). Agus Janar as he is known, was born in Singaraja, Buleleng, Bali, on January 23, 1990. He grew up in Bungkulan Village, Sawan District, and is considered an energetic young man. People know him as a creative figure, always having a million creative ideas, especially since he is basically a designer. Since his Wajah Plastik “Plastic Face” was introduced to public, Agus Janar has become increasingly famous. He is even often invited to give workshops on Plastic Faces. Plastic face seems to have become a legacy in his life. For him, sharing or doing good is his next life mission.ng or doing good is his next life mission.)
• Made Astawa  + (Made Astawa, also known as "Dollar", is a … Made Astawa, also known as "Dollar", is a painter born in Gianyar, August 22, 1972. He studied art at SMSR Denpasar. Since 2001, he has been involved in many joint exhibitions, such as the exhibition at Tony Hogart Australia (2012), the MilitanArt exhibition "Land Remember" at Santrian Galeri Sanur, Bali (2017), the joint exhibition "nir (virtual) visuals" at Lv8 Resort Hotel Berawa, Badung , Bali (2018). His works tend to be abstract in nature by exploring the icons of the back. Apart from being a painter, he also manages the Griya Santrian Gallery and the Cactus Art Gallery in Sanur.llery and the Cactus Art Gallery in Sanur.)
• Made Budhiana  + (Made Budhiana was born in Denpasar, Bali, … Made Budhiana was born in Denpasar, Bali, 27 March 1959. He studied painting at ISI Yogyakarta. He has exhibited his works in various countries, such as Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and the Netherlands. Had solo exhibitions at The Northern Territory Museum of Arts and Sciences, Darwin, Australia (1989), Cemeti Modern Art Gallery, Yogyakarta (1989), Bali Hilton, Nusa Dua (1991), Ganesha Gallery, Jimbaran (1998), and Sika Gallery , Ubud (2001). He has won various awards, including the “Best Painting Bali Art Award” (1997), “Pratisara Affandi Adhi Karya” from ISI Yogyakarta (1985 and 1986), and so on. Budhiana's works tend to be abstract by playing with lines and colors that are full of feelings. Apart from painting, he also had an interest in literature, theater, and music.nterest in literature, theater, and music.)
• Made Edy Arudi  + (Made Edy Arudi is a poet and a civil serva … Made Edy Arudi is a poet and a civil servant teacher at SMP Negeri 2 Sukasada - Bali, born October 22, 1978. His poems are often published in the National Bali Post newspaper, his other works can also be read in several poetry anthologies together, such as: Klungkung: Tanah Tua Tanah Cinta (2016), Anthology of Poems of 100 Poets of the Archipelago “When the Birds Have Gone” (2016), Finding Childhood in the Body of Advice (2016), Madah Merdu Kamadhatu (2017), Ijen Valley Smile (2018), and Chewing Furious Against Corruption (2018), etc.ng Furious Against Corruption (2018), etc.)
• Made Galung Wiratmaja  + (Made Galung Wiratmaja is a painter born in … Made Galung Wiratmaja is a painter born in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, May 31, 1972. He completed his art education at PSSRD Udayana University. Since 1993 he has diligently displayed his work in many joint exhibitions, such as the “Retrospective” exhibition at Bentara Budaya Bali (2018). His solo exhibitions are “Silent Nature” at Ganesha Gallery, Jimbaran (2007) and “Landscapes” at Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur (2006). He has won awards from the Indonesian Fine Arts Foundation (2000), the German Der Weltkulturen Museum (2006) and the Mandiri Art Award (2015). Galung's works tend to combine abstract and figurative patterns with captivating color plays.ive patterns with captivating color plays.)
• Made Gunawan  + (Made Gunawan is a painter born in Apuan, T … Made Gunawan is a painter born in Apuan, Tabanan, Bali, July 14, 1973. He is a fine arts graduate from ISI Denpasar. His latest works with decorative patterns talk a lot about ecology which is associated with the concept of Tri Hita Karana, the harmonious relationship between humans and God, with fellow humans, with nature (animals and plants).</br></br>Since 1995, Gunawan has been actively involved in joint exhibitions, both at home and abroad. Meanwhile, since 1999, he has held solo exhibitions. These include the “Nungkalik” Sketch and Painting Exhibition at the boarding house, the exhibition at the Hadiprana Gallery Jakarta (2002), “Women” at Jenggala Ceramics Jimbaran Bali, “Melody & Beauty From the Paradise Island at the Hadiprana Gallery Jakarta (2004), an exhibition at Montiq Galery Jakarta (2007), exhibition “Third Solo Exhibition” at Galeri Hadiprana Jakarta (2008), exhibition at Art Village Gallery Malaysia (2009), Tree Of Life at Hadiprana Gallery Jakarta (2014), “Garis Bali” at AMBIENTE Jakarta (2015) ), Tree of Life at Hadiprana Gallery Jakarta (2018).</br></br>Gunawan also made several performing art works. Among other things, the "Golden Chair" which was staged at the Bali Cultural Park (1997). In 2000, Wayang Visual Arts, the Culture of Violence, Returned to Emptiness in the parking lot of Udayana University. Puppets of Fine Arts Ngaben Culture of Violence Return to Emptiness at Ciputra Mall Semarang Indonesia. In 2001, the Silhouette of Collaborative Women performed at STSI Denpasar.</br></br>Gunawan's awards in fine arts are Best Sketch from STSI Dps (1997), Top Ten Best Artwork from STSI Dps (2001), As the initiator of 1000 boxes of Painting (Women & Flowers) from the Indonesian Record Museum (2003).Flowers) from the Indonesian Record Museum (2003).)
• Made 'Kaek' Dharma Susila  + (Made Kaek in His Own Words,.. a biography. … Made Kaek in His Own Words,.. a biography..A contemporary artist residing in Banjar Palak Sukawati Bali. A graduate of law and a self-taught artist. Made Kaek is a creative pillar with pivotal contributions to the landscape of contemporary Indonesian art. </br></br>Excerpt "Background and Education</br></br>In high school, I liked drawing and doing things like making wall art. I studied in a regular high school. When it was time to continue my studies I was advised to go to Yogyakarta to do law. So I did. In Yogya I found that law is a little conflicted in my life. Perhaps with my character and perception. But I also thought it could be something good in my life and continued with the study of law.</br></br>You can say I went to Yogya to study law but in Yogya I became an artist. I met Nyoman Gunarsa.. he lived near the campus and we often met at his house. There are many places where Balinese students from ISI would gather. I would say that I found my true self there. It was a long process, going through two extremes. On the one side, there is the law and on the other is art."</br></br>Read the full article on Made Kaek </br></br>https://sawidji.com/about-sawidji/artists-sawidji-gallery/made-kaek/sawidji/artists-sawidji-gallery/made-kaek/)
• Made Kenak Dwi Adnyana  + (Made Kenak Dwi Adnyana, born in Kintamani, … Made Kenak Dwi Adnyana, born in Kintamani, May 10, 1985. He completed his art education at ISI Yogyakarta. He has participated in various joint exhibitions. Among other things, the exhibition "One step Back" at the Sono Budoyo Museum, Jogjakarta (2018), "Abstract is...?" at Bentara Budaya Bali (2017), Legend of the Archipelago at KOI Galeri Kemang, Jakarta (2016), “From Time to Taste” at ORASIS Galeri Surabaya (2015), ARTE Indonesia Art Festival 2014, at JCC Jakarta. He received the Jakarta International Art Award Nominee (2010) and Best Sketch Class of 2004 from ISI Yogyakarta. His works tend to display abstractions of nature with distinctive coloring.tions of nature with distinctive coloring.)
• Made Mantle Hood  + (Made Mantle Hood is professor of ethnomusi … Made Mantle Hood is professor of ethnomusicology, Chair of the Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology and Director of the Asia-Pacific Music Research Centre at the Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan. He serves as Chair (2021-2025) of the ICTM PASEA study group. His previous posts were at Universiti Putra Malaysia (2012–2018), Melbourne University, Australia (2011–2012) and Monash University, Australia (2005–2011). His current research interests include ontologies of sounded movement, endangered forms of vocalisation, tuning systems as well as music and social justice. He is currently the lead researcher in the Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology-funded project, Towards the Sustainability of Vocal Heritage in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia (2019–2021). He is the author of Triguna: A Hindu-Balinese philosophy for gamelan gong gede music (2010) and co-editor of Music: Ethics and the community (2015).of Music: Ethics and the community (2015).)
• I Made Surita  + (Made Surita was born July 27, 1951 in the … Made Surita was born July 27, 1951 in the village of Payangan. His father, a Hindu official, specialized in painting wayang (puppet) figures. In 1965, after finishing primary school, he started to draw zealously, picturing nature and people with cult functions.</br></br>In 1968 he enrolled at the Sekolah Seni Rupa Indonesia (School of Fine Arts Indonesia, or SMSR) in Denpasar. After two years there, he was able to finance his study through the paintings he was selling. During this period, the artist Nyoman Darsana, also from Payangan, helped him master batik techniques.</br></br>The years between 1971 and 1988 represented a period of doubt for him, a quest for his own soul. From time to time he sought comfort in other occupations and professions, concentrating more on batik, or working as a journalist for various newspapers. In 1988, he eventually discovered his own personal painting style based on Balinese culture.</br></br>A style of his own? He discovered it by combining the different existing wayang styles – the 'Kamasan Klungkung' style and the 'Young Artist' style as it had been developed and taught by the Dutch painter Arie Smit.</br></br>Elements of both styles were subordinated to his own subject matter – the culture of Bali or daily life as it is determined by religion. In his most recent paintings, he links up even more stylistic elements than before. The compositions refer to the 'Young Artist' painting style, the figures and trees to 'Wayang Kulit' (shadow puppet), the colors to 'Wayang Kamasan' and the technical finish to the traditional Ubud style.</br></br>Since 1970, Surita's work has been widely exhibited throughout Indonesia as well as in galleries in Singapore (1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999), Australia's Darwin Museum (1996) and the Darwin Parliament House (1997).6) and the Darwin Parliament House (1997).)
• Made Wiradana  + (Made Wiradana was born in Denpasar, Octobe … Made Wiradana was born in Denpasar, October 27, 1968. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta. Since 1989 he has held joint exhibitions at home and abroad. While his solo exhibitions include “Ancient Imagination” (Yogyakarta, 1999), “Ancient Forms” (The Chedi, Ubud, 2000), “The Final Declaration of Art 2001” (ARMA Museum, Ubud, 2001), “Canvas is Round. ” (Mon Décor Gallery, Jakarta, 2003), “Global Convention on Peace”(Asoka Hotel, Belgium, 2004), “Art of Wiradana” (Bidadari Gallery, Ubud, 2005), “Bali is My Life” (2006), “Animal Exodus” (Srissasanti Gallery, Jakarta, 2009), “Enjoy” (Ambiente Gallery, Jakarta, 2010), “Sensibility Line” (Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, 2018).ne” (Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, 2018).)
• Fred Eiseman Jr.  + (Many decades Eiseman Jr. spend in his seco … Many decades Eiseman Jr. spend in his second home Bali, but his stunning biography shows a curious explorer far beyond Bali.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>In the 70s he came to Bali his first time, to stay here almost the rest of his life.</br></br>Fred Eiseman Jr. died April 6, 2013 in Arizona, his ashes have been returned to Bali.ona, his ashes have been returned to Bali.)
• I Dewa Made Ariawan, S.Ag., M.Pd.H & I Nengah Asrama Juta Ningrat, S.Ag., M.Fil.H  + (Mr. I Dewa Made Ariawan, S.Ag., M.Pd.H and … 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.</br>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.</br>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.ng out their lives as damuh warih Ida Mpun Semeru.)
• Catharina Widjaja  + (Ms. Catharina Widjaja is Executive Vice Pr … Ms. Catharina Widjaja is Executive Vice President at Gajah Tunggal Group. From 2004 till recently, she held the position as Director for Corporate Communication and Investor Relations at PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk.</br></br>Prior to joining the Gajah Tunggal Group, Ms. Widjaja worked for various multinational companies including Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta, as a Foreign Exchange Dealer for two years from 1986 to 1988, and HSBC Indonesia, for nine years, where she last held the position of Country Treasurer. </br> </br>She received a Master of Science in Control Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1986 and also an alumni of MIT Sloan School of Management for the Executive program.</br></br>Ms. Widjaja is also the Director of Alun Alun Indonesia, an Indonesian retail concept which promotes Indonesian products and artisans. </br> </br>In addition, Ms. Widjaja is active in several social activities including the United in Diversity Foundation, CCPHI, IBCA, IBCWE, YCAB and Yayasan Mitra Museum Jakarta. Ms. Widjaja was recognized as Global Trade Ambassador Indonesia by WIT-LA in 2019 and received TOP Leader on CSR Commitment by Business News Indonesia in 2018 and was nominated in the 2017 Telstra Business Women Awards.</br></br>Cath also serves on the Board of BASAbali.Cath also serves on the Board of BASAbali.)
• Nancy Tingley  + (Nancy Tingley is an independent art histor … Nancy Tingley is an independent art historian and consultant with a specialty in Asian art. She has worked extensively in the art world and as a museum curator. Nancy has written literary fiction in the closet for decades and has only just come out with the publication of the Jenna Murphy Mysteries. A Head in Cambodia (Swallow Press, 2017), which was nominated for a Lefty Award for best debut mystery, is the first in the series, and A Death in Bali (Swallow Press, March 2018) is the second.(Swallow Press, March 2018) is the second.)
• Ni Kadek Anggreni  + (Ni Kadek Anggreni, S.Pd. is the author of … Ni Kadek Anggreni, S.Pd. is the author of the book Trilingual Illustrated Dictionary (Bali-Indonesia-English) which she compiled based on her thesis research. Since childhood, she has been pursuing poetry and dreams of becoming a teacher who is loved by his students. Anggreni was born and raised in the highlands of Bangli and is eager to change the life of herself and his family for the better with proper education. She finished her undergraduate study at STKIP Suar Bangli (now ITP Markandeya Bali) in 2021. Bangli (now ITP Markandeya Bali) in 2021.)
• Ni Kadek Novi Sumariani  + (Ni Kadek Novi Sumariani, born in Karangase … Ni Kadek Novi Sumariani, born in Karangasem, 15 November 1996. She studied art at the Bali Design College. Since 2010 she has been active in many joint exhibitions, including “Parchment” at New Media (2015), Installation exhibition (ART I) at the Puri Painting Museum (2018), Balinese Women Artists exhibition (PBB) at Bali Cultural Park (2018), Merdeka in Expressions at the Bali Cultural Park (2019).ressions at the Bali Cultural Park (2019).)
• Ni Luh Gde Vony Dewi Sri Partani  + (Ni Luh Gde Vony Dewi Sri Partani, born in … Ni Luh Gde Vony Dewi Sri Partani, born in Denpasar, June 28, 1978. She studied painting on her own. Since 2012 she has been actively displaying her work in various joint exhibitions, such as the Kartini Day exhibition at Warung Yaya, Sanur (2012), Pararelissmo at Farabi Bali (2013), "Alignment" at Bidadari Art Gallery, Ubud (2013), Bali Art Fair at Maha Art Gallery (2013), I Love My Mom at Seniwati Artspace, Ubud (2016), She Paint Her Sky at Krisnalila Foundation (2018), Jabuik Tabao Padang at Bentara Budaya Bali (2018), Luwih Utamaning Luh at Bali Cultural Park (2018 ), Indonesia Satu at the Pullman Hotel, Jakarta (2019), Vidya Diva at the Bali Cultural Park (2019). She held her first solo exhibition in 2011 entitled “Women” at Serambi Arts Antida, Denpasar, and in 2012 held an exhibition of Make Up Artist Graffiti at Yaya Artspace. Apart from painting, she pursues the art of makeup and hair styling.ursues the art of makeup and hair styling.)
• Ni Made Frischa Aswarini  + (Ni Made Frischa Aswarini. Born on October … Ni Made Frischa Aswarini. Born on October 17, 1991. She studied History at Udayana University, Bali and writes journalistic works, scientific works, essays, poetry and short stories. Her poems have been published in various media including translated into French for the journal Le Banian (2016) and the poetry anthology Couleur Femme (Jakarta-Paris Forum and AF Denpasar, 2010); translated to English in Happiness anthology,The Delight-Tree 2 (United Nations SRC Society of Writers, 2016). Two of her poetry books are entitled Portraits on the Table (2012) and Signs for Questions (GPU, 2017). Because of her poetic imprint, he became one of the speakers at the 2013 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, as well as a cultural dialogue speaker at Publica, Kuala Lumpur. She was selected to participate in Canada World Youth (Kemenpora RI, 2014-2015) and helped compose a biography of the artist Made Wianta entitled God's Time (2008). Tanda for Tanya (2017) is a collection of poetry that is included in the top 10 categories of First or Second Work, Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa 2017-2018. Now, she works as a historical research assistant and presenter at TVRI Bali. Active in the Sahaja Community, Denpasar. Instagram account: @frischa_aswarini.enpasar. Instagram account: @frischa_aswarini.)
• Ni Made Sri Andani  + (Ni Made Sri Andani, born in Bangli, Octobe … Ni Made Sri Andani, born in Bangli, October 10, 1965. She completed her studies at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University. Currently, she serves as Marketing Director of a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company in Jakarta. Her hobbies are writing, gardening and drawing. </br></br>Her work in the world of writing began when she was a teenager by filling in school or college magazines with poetry or short stories. In addition, she saves a lot of her writings on her personal blog at https://nimadesriandani.wordpress.com. There are about a thousand of his writings on the blog. She is also diligent in sending her writings to Kompasiana and Balebengong. The types of writings published on blogs are very diverse, mostly about life, inspiration, motivation, gardening, traveling, art and culture. Her published book is "Balanced Life, A Journey For Happiness, 100 Inspirational Stories" (Expression Library, 2021).ional Stories" (Expression Library, 2021).)
• Ni Made Sri Purnami  + (Ni Made Sri Purnami, S.Sos, known as Kadek … Ni Made Sri Purnami, S.Sos, known as Kadek Purnami, was born in Ubud, Bali, 19 April 1981. She is one of the initiators of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), an international festival founded in 2004 by Janet de Neefe. Her position in the festival was Community Development Manager, then General Manager in 2014 - 2020. </br></br>She was also involved in establishing the Mudra Swari Saraswati Foundation which oversees UWRF. In addition, she is also often involved in organizing visual art exhibitions, installations and videos (2005 -2006). She has worked in a production house in Bali and worked on a TV program entitled “Jejak Niaga”, which reviews the success profile stories that were broadcast on TVRI Bali (2003-2004). </br></br>She graduated from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, majoring in Communication majoring in Public Relations, Atmajaya University, Jogjakarta and Diploma in Management, majoring in marketing. She also likes to fill her time by painting, writing short stories and poetry which is occasionally published in local print media. In 2012, She published a collection of short stories entitled "Because of Love" which contains 12 short stories about life in Bali. contains 12 short stories about life in Bali.)
• Ni Nengah Mega Risna Dewi  + (Ni Nengah Mega Risna Dewi was born in Denp … Ni Nengah Mega Risna Dewi was born in Denpasar, September 12, 1995. She graduated from art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 2013 she has been active in many joint exhibitions, including the exhibition "Human Space" at the Bali Cultural Park (2016), "Repositioning" at Discovery Mall Kuta (2018), "A Good Life For Orangutans" at the Jogja National Museum (2019), " X-TION” at Bentara Budaya Bali (2019), and “Freedom in Expression” at Bali Cultural Park (2019). Expression” at Bali Cultural Park (2019).)
• Ni Nyoman Polok  + (Ni Nyoman Pollok was a Balinese dancing le … Ni Nyoman Pollok was a Balinese dancing legend from Kelandis.</br></br>In the 1930s, Belgian artist, Adrien Jean Le Mayeur, saw Ni Pollok dance the Legong Keraton. He asked her to become a model for his paintings. Le Mayeur eventually married Ni Pollok and together they build a house in Sanur which later became a museum.ouse in Sanur which later became a museum.)
• Ni Nyoman Sani  + (Ni Nyoman Sani was born in Sanur, Bali, Au … Ni Nyoman Sani was born in Sanur, Bali, August 10, 1975. She graduated from the fine arts department of ISI Denpasar. Apart from painting, she is also interested in photography, poetry, and fashion. Sani's paintings talk a lot about women in the context of the world of fashion shows. The colors of the paintings are soft and very feminine.</br></br>Since 1995, Sani has been actively displaying her work in joint exhibitions, both at home and abroad. Her solo exhibitions include Life Style at the Seniwati Gallery (Ubud, 1997), Pose at the Amankila Hotel (Candidasa, 1999), All About Women at Kiri Desa Gallery (Singapore, 2002), The Pleasure of Looking at Griya Santrian Gallery (Sanur, 2002). 2003), Between Two Worlds at O House Gallery (Jakarta, 2007), Women at Curiocity Nafa Me Fashion Gallery (Singapore, 2008), Residency in Haarlem (Netherlands, 2009), The Adventure of My Soul at Bentara Budaya Bali (2011) , Enigma in Fusion Style (Ubud, 2012). In 2000, a painting by Sani was included in the 100 Finalist of Philip Morris, Jakarta.he 100 Finalist of Philip Morris, Jakarta.)
• Ni Nyoman Srayamurtikanti  + (Ni Nyoman Srayamurtikanti is a gamelan mus … Ni Nyoman Srayamurtikanti is a gamelan musician and is also pursuing her career as a composer. Sraya was born on October 3, 1996 and is the daughter of an artist from Celuk Village, Sukawati, Gianyar. She has studied gamelan since she was in elementary school. She was educated at SMKN 3 Sukawati (KOKAR/SMKI Bali) majoring in Karawitan, Indonesian Art Institute Denpasar majoring in Karawitan, and is currently pursuing a Masters Study Program at the Indonesian Art Institute Surakarta. Sraya is the head of the Sanggar S'mara Murti which was founded by her father, which was then continued by Sraya. This studio is engaged in traditional arts, especially Balinese Gamelan and also its development. Sraya started to compose music in 2017 with the guidance of her father who is also a composer and singer. The musical works created by Sraya are based on tradition and innovation.</br></br>Sraya had the opportunity to represent Indonesia in the ASEAN Youth Camp event in Sagada, Philippines (2015), Student Exchange AIM Program at University Malaya (2016-2017), became a composer in the Komponis Kini - Tribute to Wayan Beratha event (2019), became a composer in the National Cultural Parade (2019) representing Bali, being the 5th best composer in the Creative Music Competition – Taksapala Festival, Badung Bali, collaborating with a choreographer from Mexico (2021), and most recently being one of the composers in the Southeast Asia Music Session Indonesia Edition (2021). The compositions that have been created are: Kangkat (2017), SoS (2017), Love is God (2017), Rain-Ly (2017), Krepetan (2018), Selaka (2018), A Ketel (2018), Lango Wangi (2019), Titik Nol (2019), Candra Buana (2019), Speech Delay (2020), Padma Semarandhana (2020), Gelung (2020), Resing Langit (2020), Garba (2020), Empowerment (2021), Nyikzag (2021), Mulat Sarira (2021), etc. Nyikzag (2021), Mulat Sarira (2021), etc.)
• Ni Putu Putri Suastini  + (Ni Putu Putri Suastini was born in Denpasa … Ni Putu Putri Suastini was born in Denpasar, January 27, 1966. Since she was a teenager, she has been active in literature and theater. She has joined the Wind Theater, Tiger Tutul Studio, Badung Mini Theatre, August Theater, White Studio. She published poetry books are Bunga Merah (2017) and Rumah Merah (2018). Ni Putu Putri Suastini Koster is well known among local Balinese and Indonesian artists.ong local Balinese and Indonesian artists.)
• Ni Wayan Murni  + (Ni Wayan Murni was born in Penestanan, Bal … Ni Wayan Murni was born in Penestanan, Bali. Murni is a well-known and much loved personality on the Bali scene and a pioneer of Balinese tourism.</br></br>Shops and Restaurant</br></br>During her extraordinary life Murni has lived in Sanur and Ubud and has</br>travelled widely. By the early 1970s she owned 4 shops on Sanur beach and</br>had opened Ubud’s first real restaurant, Murni’s Warung, overlooking the</br>Campuan River. Since then thousands of people have enjoyed her food and</br>hospitality. She is still very active in the restaurant.</br>There are YouTube videos on youtube.com/watch?v=zf3VVj7gx8g and</br>youtube.com/watch?v=KWTgnXtOlpA</br></br>Asian Antiques and Textiles</br></br>During her adult life Murni has been busy collecting and becoming an expert</br>on Asian antiques and textiles and many of them are to be found in Murni’s</br>Warung Shop beside the restaurant. She was the first person in Ubud to have</br>a proper gallery of antiques, textiles, costumes, old beads, tribal jewelry,</br>stone carvings, masks and other ethnic pieces. Many of her pieces are</br>museum quality and her fine arts credentials are impeccable. Murni is a</br>member of the Thai Textile Society.</br></br>Exhibitions</br></br>In 2007 and 2009 Murni exhibited part of her collection at the prestigious</br>shows, Arts of Pacific Asia and Tribal Arts & Textiles, in San Francisco and</br>gave a lecture on Balinese textiles to the Textile Arts Council at the de Young</br>Museum. Murni understands and participates in Balinese culture on a daily</br>basis and plays in a women’s gamelan group at important religious</br>ceremonies.</br></br>Articles and Books</br></br>Murni has written numerous articles on Balinese art and culture and the book</br>Secrets of Bali, Fresh Light on the Morning of the World by Jonathan</br>Copeland and Ni Wayan Murni published by Orchid Press in 2010 is in its</br>second print run. It is also available as an ebook on its own web site:</br>www.secretsofbali.com and www.murnis.com</br></br>Murni’s Very Personal Guide to Ubud by Ni Wayan Murni and photographs by</br>Jonathan Copeland was published in October 2011 and is available as an</br>ebook on www.murnis.com and all online retailers.</br></br>Ni Wayan Murni and Jonathan Copeland wrote From Tattoos to Textiles,</br>Murni’s Guide to Asian Textiles, All You Need to Know ... And More, which is</br>an ebook available on www.murnis.com and all online retailers.</br></br>Murni’s Bali Tours, Where to go, What to Do and How to Do It is an ebook of</br>7 special tours was written and designed for guests staying at Murni’s Houses</br>to bring with them on the tours It is an ebook available on www.murnis.com</br>and all online retailers.</br></br>Murni’s Houses</br></br>In the early 1980s Murni started to construct Murni’s Houses in Ubud, a</br>complex of seven extraordinary residences and open-air pavilions amid a</br>garden full of flowers, statues, fountains, trees and shrubs lying all by itself</br>next to open fields. It is a wonderful introduction for first timers to Bali and a</br>dependable refuge for her many guests who return each year. Just 5 minutes</br>walk from the main road and accessed through a traditional Balinese roofed</br>gate, it’s a place of tranquility. Residential photography tours and Spa</br>packages are available. There are YouTube videos on</br>youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1A2xgNlDc and</br>youtube.com/watch?v=3vCnSMavfRk</br></br>Tamarind Spa at Murni’s Houses</br></br>Murni’s latest venture is the creation of Tamarind Spa at Murni’s Houses,</br>which was listed as the top spa in Ubud on Trip Advisor within 3 months of its</br>opening. Tamarind Spa brings all these aspects of Balinese art, luxury, and</br>culture together in one healing experience. There is a YouTube video on</br>youtube.com/watch?v=h4IscHN4dqo</br></br>Houses</br></br>She also has houses in Penestanan for long-term rent.</br></br>Anniversary of Murni’s Warung</br></br>To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Murni’s Warung, Forty Delicious Years,</br>Murni’s Warung, Ubud, Bali, 1974–2014, From Toasted Sandwiches to</br>Balinese Smoked Duck was published in 2014.</br>It has its own web site: www.fortydeliciousyears.com and YouTube video</br>www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFq22MYP-_s. It is also available as an ebook</br>on www.murnis.com and all online retailers.</br></br>Blog</br></br>Murni and Jonathan Copeland have a joint blog</br></br>An eclectic blog concentrating on Bali but taking in the World</br></br>Social Media</br></br>Murni’s Warung, Murni’s Warung Shop, Murni’s Houses and Tamarind Spa</br>are on Trip Advisor, Facebook and Google+ and Murni is on Twitter and</br>Linkedin.</br></br>Books and Ebooks</br></br>• Secrets of Bali, Fresh Light on the Morning of the World</br>• Murni’s Bali Tours, Where to go, What to do and How to do it</br>• Forty Delicious Years, 1974-2014, Murni's Warung, Ubud, Bali</br>• Murni's Very Personal Guide to Ubud</br>• From Tattoos to Textiles, Murni's Guide to Asian Textiles, All You Need to</br>Know…And More Asian Textiles, All You Need to Know…And More)
• Nuryana Asmaudi SA  + (Nuryana Asmaudi SA was born in Jepara, Cen … Nuryana Asmaudi SA was born in Jepara, Central Java, March 10, 1965. He writes poetry, short stories, essays, art reviews, Kalon scripts, etc. His writings have been published in a number of local and national media. His poems are summarized in a number of joint anthologies, including Travel (1990). Since 1996, he has been living in Bali, managing the TenSutBeh Literature House with Umbu Landu Paranggi, Raudal Tanjung Banua, Riki Dhamparan Putra, et al (1996 – 2008). Together with Umbu Landu Paranggi, he participated in fostering literary appreciation activities for students around Bali (1997 until the early 2000s). Apart from writing literature, he also worked as a journalist, having joined the Bali Post Media Group. Since 2011 until now, he has worked as an Editor at the Bali Tribune. Since 2008 he has lived and co-managed the Snerayuza Art Studio with the painter Made Budhiana. His single book of poetry is “The Moon Prayer for Pungguk (2016), “Taman Perkap Bulan” (2018). The third book of poetry is ready to be published.d book of poetry is ready to be published.)
• Nyoman Suradnya  + (Nyoman Suradnya was a Balinese painter fro … Nyoman Suradnya was a Balinese painter from Ubud. He specialized in three main media: batik, oil, and watercolor. Nyoman was an established artist in residence in Sydney, Melbourne, and Singapore. Nyoman's artwork has been featured all over the world in such countries as Switzerland, Australia, Italy, and Guam (USA). He was also a strong advocate for sustainable tourism that protected the culture and environment of Ubud. With his friend, Tjok Raka Kerthyasa, he founded Bina Watasa, which roughly translates as "guiding tourism." Their goal was to educate tourists about enriching and environmentally sustainable practices that allowed them to experience all of Ubud in a responsible way. Nyoman is remembered for his "larger-than-life" personality and as an important advocate for the preservation of the culture and environment of Ubud.on of the culture and environment of Ubud.)
• Nyoman Wijaya  + (Nyoman Wijaya is a painter born in Tabanan … Nyoman Wijaya is a painter born in Tabanan, Bali, November 1971. He studied painting at the Sanggar Senin Kemis Studio in Sanur, Bali, from 1998 to 2003. In 2018 he won the Nomination of Akili Museum of Art Award (AMAA). His first solo exhibition was held in 2009 entitled "AS. SENT" at Kendra Gallery, Seminyak, Bali. Since 1998, he has also been frequently involved in joint exhibitions, including BEAUTY MYTH at Green Art Space (Jakarta, 2010), MOTION & REFLECTION at the National Gallery (Jakarta, 2010), FASCINATION at Andi's Gallery (Jakarta, 2009), etc. He focuses on Balinese cows and women. For him, cows are sacred animals that are full of tenderness and become friends of farmers.l of tenderness and become friends of farmers.)
• Nyoman Wirata  + (Nyoman Wirata was born in Denpasar, 1953. … Nyoman Wirata was born in Denpasar, 1953. He studied at the Indonesian Fine Arts School (SSRI) Denpasar until he graduated in 1972. He started writing poetry in 1975 and worked as an arts teacher since 1980, retired in 2013 and continues his artistic activities. In 2011 he won an Award from the Principal of SMPN 5 Denpasar as a Literature and as the School Magazine Supervisor for 14 years. </br></br>In the field of literature, he won 1st Place in Poetry Writing in Bali held by the Bali Provincial Government (1977), 10 Best Poetry in Bali held by the Bali Post (1978), 3rd Place in the National Level Reading Book Writing Competition among Teachers which organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (1993), 2nd place in a novel writing competition held by the Bali Post (2003). His poems have been published in various mass media, such as Bali Post, Kalam, etc. Also included in the books Tutur Batur (2019), Chewing Furious (2018), Marriage Poetry (2017), Klungkung Tanah Tua Tanah Cinta (2016), Dendang Denpasar Nyiur Sanur (2012), Hram (1988). His only poetry book is Celebrating Trees in the Poetry Garden (2007). He received the Widya Pataka Award (2007) and Bali Jani Nugraha (2020) from the Bali Provincial Government. Apart from studying literature, he is also active in painting.literature, he is also active in painting.)
• Sentuhan Kritis: Menolak Penyatuan Budaya dan Politik demi kebebasan Identitas  + (OM Swastyastu, Let us reflect together on … OM Swastyastu,</br>Let us reflect together on the impact of forced cultural and political unification, especially in the context of the ban on celebrating the Balinese holiday of Pengrupukan during elections. This coercion can create outrage by harming cultural practices that are integral to people's lives. So, to what extent should we give up cultural celebrations in favor of often questionable political interests? Governments, especially local governments, should be smarter in understanding and protecting cultural heritage as a community right. Only with wiser policies, considering cultural values, can we create true harmony and genuine peace.</br></br>The prohibition of historic culture is not simply a religious or cultural matter, but involves the right of communities to practice their traditions without intrusive interference. I strongly emphasize the urgency of incisive dialogue, unequivocal respect, and a policy full of sarcasm to respond to issues like the Pengrupukan ban. Only through this approach can harmony between culture and politics be truly realized. The government should not only listen, but also act swiftly for the survival of such a precious cultural heritage. </br></br>Whoever is elected, let them not only drown in the pleasure of being in power, but also introspect that cultural diversity is not a toy that can be trampled on. A wise leader is not just good at talking, but is able to defend the cultural wealth of the homeland, not destroy it for the sake of narcissistic personal ambition. So, let's choose leaders who not only know how to play politics, but also understand the art of maintaining harmony in diversity.</br></br>Thank you, OM Santhi, Santhi, Santhi OM. Thank you, OM Santhi, Santhi, Santhi OM.)
• Ida Ayu Oka Rusmini  + (Oka Rusmini's full name is Ida Ayu Oka Rus … Oka Rusmini's full name is Ida Ayu Oka Rusmini, born in Jakarta, July 11, 1967. She writes poetry, short stories, essays, novels. She is also a journalist. In 2014, she was awarded the Kusala Khatulistiwa Award for the poetry book Saiban. Her </br>figures and works are phenomenal and often controversial because they raise a number of issues of ancient Balinese customs and traditions that are detrimental to women, especially in the griya, the home of the Brahmins.</br></br>Oka also straightforwardly broke taboos, exposed issues of sex and erotica in a clear way. All of this can be clearly seen in the novel Tarian Bumi (2000) which has been reprinted and published in German under the title Erdentanz (2007). The novel is also heavily inspired by the art of Joged Bumbung, a social dance full of erotic movements that is very popular in Bali.</br></br></br>He has been invited several times to literary events at home and abroad. In 1992 he was invited as a guest poet in the IV Yogya Arts Festival. Participated in the 21st Century Poetry Minbar at TIM, Jakarta, 1996. Represented Indonesia at the ASEAN-wide writers' meeting in October 1997 entitled ASEAN Creative Writing Workshop in Jakarta. In 2002 and 2003 he was invited to the International Poetry Festival in Surabaya and Denpasar He was an invited guest at the Winternachten Festival held in Haque and Amsterdam in 2003. He was also a guest writer at the University of Hamburg, Germany, 2003.</br></br></br>A number of his poems and short stories have appeared in various mass media and cultural journals, including Matra, Kalam, Horison, and Ulumul Quran. His short story "Putu Menolong God" won the best short story award for Femina magazine in 1994. His novel Sagra received the best novelet award for Femina in 1998, and the best short story award in 1990 - 2000 from the literary magazine Horison for his work Pemahat Abad. His novel Tarian Bumi won the 2003 Literary Writing Award from the Language Center, Jakarta.</br></br></br>His works are Monologue Tree (poem, 1997), Earth Dance (novel, 2000), Sagra (short story, 2001), Kenanga (novel, 2003), Patiwangi (poetry, 2003), Color Kita (poetry, 2007), Pandora (poetry, 2008), Shell (novel, 2010). His novel Tarian Bumi has been translated into English entitled Earth Dance, and German under the title Erdentanz.nce, and German under the title Erdentanz.)
• Toya Pinaka Dasar Kauripan sane Sayan Cemer  + (Om Swastyastu Good morning ladies and gen … Om Swastyastu</br></br>Good morning ladies and gentlemen. First of all, let us give thanks to The God because of the grace, all of us can gather today to take part in the Wikithon Public Participation Balinese Oration in good health. Today I will explain water problems in Indonesia.</br>If we talk about water for the Indonesian people, it is no longer strange. The Indonesian nation is a maritime country whose territory is surrounded by water. If calculated using numbers, around 75% (seventy five percent) of Indonesia's territory is surrounded by water. Therefore, many people make a living from the waters. Water is the basis of life for all living creatures on earth. Because water has enormous uses for life, many problems arise involving water. Based on a report from the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, it is remembered that the water deficit in Bali has been visible since 1995 at a total of 1.5 billion cubic meters/year. This deficit continued to increase to 7.5 billion cubic meters/year in 2000. Then, in 2015 Bali had a water shortage of 27.6 billion cubic meters/year. Water demand in Bali in 2021 will reach 5951.92 liters per second and it is estimated that in 2025 it will increase to 7991.29 liters per second. Meanwhile, water availability from infrastructure will reach 6939.38 liters per second or a deficit in 2025.</br></br>The problem of the water crisis which is gradually increasing is caused by two factors, namely global warming and human activities. Global warming causes several problems that are the main characteristics of marine problems. Such as flash floods or tidal floods. There is also an increase in sea levels which causes erosion on beaches. Things like that are very important to pay attention to. Increasingly rising waters cause more and more land areas to be covered by sea water, while the human population on earth is increasing day by day. This creates a new problem, namely the transition of land and forests into residential areas. This land transition will cause the high temperature on earth and the narrowing of water catchment areas to increase.</br></br>The second cause is because of humans. Tourism in Bali is like a double-edged sword, on the one hand it really helps encourage the progress of Bali's economy, on the other hand the impact of this causes more and more land to be used for tourism, so that water catchment areas which should be able to be used as water reserves when the summer slowly narrows and eventually disappears. Apart from that, in this era of development, a lot of household waste and industrial waste are simply thrown into nature, causing pollution. Like the phenomenon of the Badung River water turning red in November four years ago, this proves that liquid waste that is disposed of without processing is very dangerous for the environment. If the waste is disposed of on a large scale, the results will immediately look like the Badung River phenomenon. However, what if the waste is disposed of on a small scale, such as household detergent waste? We need to realise that little by little this liquid waste will start to accumulate and in the end it will also trigger pollution in large rivers. You also give attention about rubbish, because many people throw rubbish in inappropriate places, causing environmental damage. Polluted river water will return to the sea. If this problem is not addressed immediately, it is possible that humans will become extinct due to various diseases that arise from dirty water.</br></br>Before the water problem gets worse and causes loss of life, it is hoped that the leaders of Bali in 2024 will immediately prevent this. One way that can be done is training and guidance in creating home wastewater treatment installations so that the water is safe when discharged into the environment. Apart from that, the importance of understanding waste sorting and processing is also needed by the people in Bali. Let's work together to protect our earth for a sustainable future. That's all I can say, sorry if there are any wrong words. </br></br>Om Santhi, Santhi, Santhi, Omong words. Om Santhi, Santhi, Santhi, Om)
• PARISOLAH WISATAWAN  + (Om Swastyastu, Best wishes for continued s … Om Swastyastu, Best wishes for continued success,</br>Respected judges.</br>Dear participants,</br>And beloved attendees.</br></br>Before I offer my greetings, let’s express our gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, for His grace which allows us to gather at this great event, “Wikithon Public Participation Bali speaks”.</br></br>Ladies and gentlemen, you probably know that Bali is called Indonesia’s world-famous tourist destination. Bali has established Cultural Tourism as the most important attraction for tourists, which is why many foreign tourists and local tourists travel to Bali. However, we should remember, the land of Bali is a sacred land. There are rules, principles, and regulations in each region that should be implemented, maintained, and preserved so that the island of Bali can remain strong, sturdy, and sustainable. The rules are not only implemented by the Balinese people but all parties in the tourism sector and also the people who live in Bali as well as domestic and foreign tourists. Tourists should also abide by the rules. They should not violate them, let alone behave violently or arbitrarily. If there are tourists like this, it will definitely make things bad for the life of this Balinese earth.</br></br>In the current state of Bali’s tourism sector, which has just risen from the impact of Covid-19, there are many behaviors of tourists from abroad that are not in accordance with the rules in Bali. For example, the case of tourists who damaged the Goa Raja Temple, Besakih. Tourists from South Korea damaged facilities in the temple area, such as tedung (umbrella), sangku (holy water container), jug, donation box, and cloth mounted on the monument. This made the temple area polluted. Then the Goa Raja Temple management carried out a simple prayascita (cleaning) ceremony so that the temple area could return to purity. The behavior of tourists causes a big loss for the surrounding community and indigenous people. It has definitely polluted the Balinese customs and traditions. There are many other examples, such as tourists who do not wear appropriate clothes during Pendet Dance performances at Saraswati Temple and Gunung Batur Temple, tourists who take pictures naked at Taru Kayu Putih Suci in Tabanan Regency, tourists who sit on the Teratai Bang Temple monument, tourists who meditate naked in Denpasar. Apart from not wearing clothes at temples, there are also tourists displaying the same behavior in public places, for example in South Kuta.</br></br>Based on the above-mentioned problems, the Balinese government has actually made a circular letter of the Governor of Bali Number 04 of 2023 concerning the new order for foreign tourists who visit Bali. The stipulation of regulations on tourist behavior is in accordance with Balinese cultural norms but the implementation has not been maximized. There are still many tourists who behave not according to Balinese customs, destroying the principles that have been inherited on this Balinese earth. This makes me hope that the leaders who will be elected in 2024 will be firm with the rules that have been issued, truly loyal to protecting Bali from the bad influence of globalization and all people, especially protecting Balinese youth, so that they are not exposed to bad influences. In addition, Bali leaders should require tourists to be accompanied by a guide. The goal is that there is no more wrong and deviant tourist behavior. Tourists do bad behavior because no one is watching. In order to be implemented, the 2024 leader can provide guide services under the auspices of the government that can be used by tourists.</br></br>Come on, brothers and sisters, take care of this Balinese earth, take care of the tourists who come to Bali, so that Balinese customs and culture as an ancestral heritage are not polluted and abused. Well, that’s all I can say. If there are any mistakes in my speech, I ask for forgiveness. I close with paramasanthi. Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.ramasanthi. Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.)
• Pikobet Kawigunan lahan ring Bali  + (Om Swastyastu, honorable judges of the Wik … Om Swastyastu, honorable judges of the Wikithon Public Participation Oration, and all Oration participants that I am proud of. I, Putu Bayu Yudha Oka Pratama from SMAN 2 Sukawati will deliver an oration entitled "Pikenoh lahan ring bali ngawit masa ke masa" which discusses an issue that has long been a problem in Bali. Bali is known as a global tourism destination, but behind that, there are serious challenges related to the erosion of green land.</br>Land change in Bali from time to time is certainly a very important issue and must be addressed immediately, seeing the state of the increasingly eroded land. According to an article in Neliti, land use change in Bali is very important to note because land use change has a major impact on the physical and social environment. In this case, satellite imagery and GIS data were used to determine land use change in Bali. The results showed that land use has changed drastically between 2003 and 2008. Settlements and irrigated rice fields are where the most extensive land use change occurred, at 2,553 hectares. While salt land use did not change at all. This change has led to the development of villas, hotels, shopping centers that are irregular and haphazard.</br>Irregular and indiscriminate land use change can cause negative impacts on the environment, Balinese people, and even Bali Tourism. Some of the negative impacts that can occur are environmental damage and loss of natural habitat for flora and fauna. In addition, irregular land use change can also cause flooding and landslides. And the most problematic, namely the impact on Bali Tourism. Where, foreign tourists have no interest in coming because it is too full of buildings and little green land left.</br>To overcome these problems, the future leaders of Bali 2024 must take appropriate and effective action. One solution that can be done is to conduct strict supervision of land use changes in Bali. There must be clear procedures and permits related to land use change. In addition, Bali 2024 leaders should also introduce programs that aim to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly land use. These programs could include the development of organic farming, the use of renewable energy, and waste reduction.</br>Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, that's all I have to say about land use issues in Bali. I hope that this oration can be useful so as to realize that the Government and the Community must work together to deal with this problem, Finally, I Bayu say Parama Santhi. Om Santhi, Santhi, Santhi, Om.ama Santhi. Om Santhi, Santhi, Santhi, Om.)
• Pikobet Leluu Sane Magenah Ring Tukad-tukad Ring Bali  + (Om Swastyastu. Distinguished guests, first … Om Swastyastu.</br>Distinguished guests, first of all, let us say our thanks giving to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, because it is thanks to his grace that we can gather here. On this happy occasion, I would like to deliver a speech about the problem of rubbish in rivers. This problem is one of the problems that exist in Bali, and must be handled by the future leaders of Bali.</br>We all know that rivers are natural resources that are very important for human life. Rivers provide water for drinking, irrigation and other daily needs. However, unfortunately, our rivers are currently facing a serious problem, namely rubbish pollution.</br>One of the main reasons why there is a lot of rubbish in rivers is the lack of public awareness about the importance of disposing of rubbish in the right place. Many people still throw rubbish carelessly, including into rivers.</br>Garbage thrown into rivers can cause various environmental and health problems. This rubbish can clog river flows, causing flooding. Garbage can also pollute river water, endangering human and animal health. Apart from that, rubbish in rivers can damage river ecosystems and reduce natural beauty.</br>To overcome the problem of waste in rivers, cooperation from all parties is needed, including the government, society and the business world.</br>The government must provide adequate facilities and infrastructure for waste management, such as rubbish bins, waste transport fleets and final waste disposal sites.</br>People must have awareness not to throw rubbish carelessly, especially into rivers.</br>The business world must also play a role in reducing the use of materials that are difficult to decompose, as well as supporting sustainable waste management programs.</br>I hope that the future leader of Bali who is elected will have a commitment to solving the problem of rubbish in rivers.</br>The prospective leader must have a clear vision and mission in waste management, as well as a work program that is measurable and can be implemented.</br>I am sure, if we all work together, we can solve the problem of rubbish in rivers and make Bali a clean, beautiful and healthy island.</br>Distinguished guests, that's all I can say. If there is an error I apologize. I close with Parama Santih.</br>Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.ama Santih. Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.)
• BALI RESIK, TAN KATIBEN GUNUNG LELUU  + (Om Swastyastu. Dear the juries and all rea … Om Swastyastu. Dear the juries and all readers. From the theme of this oration, the urgent topic we raised was the Bali government's steps in dealing with the surge in waste on the Island of the Gods, which can cause various problems in life. For this reason, the title of our oration is “Clean and Spotless Bali, Without Mountains of Rubbish” or "Bali Resik, Bali Tan Katiben Gunung Leluu". </br></br>Bali Island is nicknamed the world's tourism paradise. However, behind that sentence, this island is facing an urgent crisis due to piles of rubbish. It has become increasingly complicated and more transparent after fires recently occurred at several final disposal sites (TPA) in Bali. How would we feel if every day we had to live amidst piles of rubbish, followed by burning pollution like this? As a foreign tourism area, the urgency of this problem must be addressed immediately because it can cause other issues that could be detrimental to the Balinese people. Therefore, the presence of the government as a pioneer leading society is vital in responding to this urgency. </br></br>Prospective leaders should be responsible for developing steps to overcome this emergency. We need significant investment in waste management infrastructure with modern, environmentally friendly technology. We also need policy designs encouraging active community participation in waste sorting and recycling programs. We encourage prospective Balinese leaders to work with various parties, including the private sector and environmental organizations, to create collaborative solutions to this waste problem. By integrating ideas and resources from multiple sectors, we can achieve more significant progress in maintaining Bali's sustainability. This is a call for all of us to act together and ensure that Bali remains beautiful and sustainable for future generations. </br></br>Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, prospective leaders of Bali in the 2024 elections, for your attention and commitment to facing this urgent challenge. Together, let's create a clean, green, and sustainable Bali without mountains of rubbish. Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.of rubbish. Om Santih, Santih, Santih, Om.)
• Etika Wisatawan Di Tempat Sakral Di Bali  + (Om swastyastu, the jury that I respect and … 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".</br>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.</br>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.</br>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,</br>1. Form a community for tighter security at this place.</br>2. The management should provide information about the meaning of signs and holy places.</br>3. Give sanctions to visitors who prohibit these rules, both moral sanctions and social sanctions.</br>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.</br>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.e thank you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om.)
• Etika Wisatawan ring genah suci ring Bali  + (Om swastyastu, the jury that I respect and … 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".</br>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.</br>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.</br>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,</br>1. Form a community for tighter security at this place.</br>2. The management should provide information about the meaning of signs and holy places.</br>3. Give sanctions to visitors who prohibit these rules, both moral sanctions and social sanctions.</br>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.</br>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.e thank you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om.)
• Collin McPhee  + (On February 15, 1900, Collin McPhee was bo … On February 15, 1900, Collin McPhee was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He passed away on January 7, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a writer, pianist, and composer who composed music for traditional Balinese dances. He was a resident of Bali. In addition, he writes a lot of music inspired by Balinese traditional music.</br></br>For the remainder of his life, Collin McPhee studied Balinese music. He made a significant contribution to the advancement of Balinese music as well. He brought Balinese music to the attention of various American music universities. The orchestral percussion piece he composed for Carlos Chavez's 1936 summer tour to Mexico is his most well-known composition. Balinese gongs and cymbals are among the musical instruments used in McPhee's percussion piece.</br></br>Balinese Ceremonial Music (1934), Concerto for piano and wind octet (1928), Concerto for wind orchestra (1960), Kambing Slem (1960) for flute and piano, Lagoe Sesoeloelingan Ardja (1960) for flute and piano, Lagu Délem (1960), Tabuh-tabuhan (1936) for two pianos and orchestra, Tabuh-Tabuhan, toccata for orchestra (1936), Transitions for orchestra (1954), etc. are some of Collin McPhee's compositions. are some of Collin McPhee's compositions.)
• Ngicenin kebebasan majeng ring yowana mangda makarya sapakayunan ipun, miwah memfasilitasi sajeroning pencapaian minat bakat kramanyane  + (On this occasion, allow me to share some t … On this occasion, allow me to share some thoughts on the importance of giving teenagers the freedom to express themselves and work on their interests and talents. And how we as a society can facilitate this.</br></br>The young generation is the future of this nation. They are the ones who will continue the baton of leadership in this beloved country. Therefore, we should give them the widest possible freedom to explore and develop their potential. </br></br>Often, we get stuck in the mindset that children should follow in their parents' footsteps. In fact, every child has their own passions and talents. Our job is to support and facilitate their self-discovery, not impose our will.</br></br>By giving young people the freedom to work in areas of interest, we help them find purpose and meaning in life. This is important so that they do not get lost and fall into negativity. </br></br>In addition, young people who are supported to pursue their dreams will grow up to be confident and optimistic. They know that the community supports their efforts to achieve their goals. This will spur enthusiasm and a high work ethic.</br></br></br></br></br>Therefore, let us embrace young people with empathy. Give them the confidence to pursue their dreams, even if they are different from our expectations. As parents and society, we must support our young people. </br></br>Thus, they will grow into an excellent generation and bring progress to this nation. That's all for my short speech, thank you for your attention.hort speech, thank you for your attention.)
• Reinventing Bali Tourism - A Vision of Creativity, Education and Entrepreneurship  + (Original article printed in BALI!Now The … Original article printed in BALI!Now</br></br>The rebranding and reconfiguration of the Bali tourism industry from Desa Wisata to Desa Kreatif (tourism village to creative village) is essential. Tourism products shift from vacation leisure activities to learning and innovation experiences up-skilling people as entrepreneurs within the 21st-century global creative economy. </br></br>Demographics have changed from the leisure-focused baby boomers to the X, Y, Z, and millennial generations who tend to be orientated towards creative and entrepreneurial adventures. The market evolves from internationals to a mixed domestic and international audience. The emphasis changes from ‘trading’ to instilling innovative and entrepreneurial knowledge...</br></br>The rebranding of tourism transforms Bali into a global centre of innovation and learning. Desa Kreatif preserves the ‘gotong-royong’ village model of shared collective responsibilities. The environment is a decentralised, fully distributed, unified infrastructure providing equal opportunity and enhanced diversification. A sustainable ecosystem eliminates competition, empowered by the abundance philosophy and the entrepreneurial spirit. A renewed sense of shared values and belonging motivates stakeholders to collaborate to serve the whole’s best interests.</br></br>See whole piece at https://bit.ly/3pD43p9, originally published in NOW!Bali, April 1, 2021 by Richard Horstman.W!Bali, April 1, 2021 by Richard Horstman.)
• Mario Blanco  + (Our Young Master Mario Blanco, the second … Our Young Master Mario Blanco, the second child of the famous artist Antonio Blanco, was born in Ubud - Bali on the 4th of July 1962. He was surrounded by art from early childhood. Without doubt, his father Antonio Blanco was regarded throughout his life as the most famous artist of the island of Bali. When Mario was very young, the elder Blanco invited him into his studio in Campuan to share in his great enthusiasm for art. Mario painted his first oil at the tender age of five and later chose to study art at the University of Udayana in Denpasar where he successfully graduated.</br></br>Inevitably, Mario's art drew its inspiration from two different origins. His Spanish father introduced him to the techniques of European art and his native artistic feelings come from his Mother Ni Ronji, a famous Balinese dancer. Mario has developed this intensively through his paintings which expose a definite preference for a romantic impressionistic style.</br></br>Being the son of the "Fabulous Blanco", Mario faces a strong challenge but, as he inevitably sheds his father's influence, his own talent is expressed through an elaborated landscape where his own visions of Balinese culture gradually emerge.ions of Balinese culture gradually emerge.)
• P.L.Dronkers  + (P.L. Dronkers, born 19 August 1917, comple … P.L. Dronkers, born 19 August 1917, completed his education in Leiden in September 1941 and became Dutch colonial government administrator (Indisch bestuursambtenaar) and in July 1945 he was one of the first members of the contingent of Dutch colonial administrators to be sent out from The Netherlands to the Netherlands-Indies, at that time still occupied [by the Japanese]. Via Australia and a temporary assignment in Batavia with the Netherlands Government Information Service (Regerings Voorlichtingsdienst, RVD), in the first months of 1946, he was granted a post with the landing forces, which were to bring Bali back under regular [Dutch colonial] administration. Initially, Internal Affairs Administration was militarised with the name Allied Military Administration, Civil Affairs Branch (AMACAB), something which was undone in the course of 1946. In 1947, civil administrators were added to the local self-government as civil advisors (bestuursadviseurs). Mid 1948, these administration advisors were put together at the office of the Balinese 'Rajadom Council' (vorstenraad) Dewan Radja-Radja in Den Pasar. The reason for this was, also at local level, to melt into changed political relations within the Negara Indonesia Timur, to which daerah Bali belonged. The transfer of sovereignty in December 1949 formally ended the interference of Dutch [colonial] Civil Administration with local administration.</br></br>Dronkers held the following positions in Bali: 
junior controller (aspirant-controleur) in Boeleleng and Djembrana, March-May 1946; junior-controller in Djembrana, May-December 1946; controller/administration advisor in Tabanan, January 1947 - June 1948; head of the Political Affairs Department with the Dewan Radja-Radja in Den Pasar, June 1948 - March 1949; head of the Economic Affairs Department with the Dewan Radja-Radja in Den Pasar, June 1949 - April 1950. April 1950, Dronkers together with his family repatriated to the Netherlands.</br></br>In the course of his administrative duties he made some 7,000 photographs of Balinese cultural life.000 photographs of Balinese cultural life.)
• Pande Paramartha  + (Pande Paramartha, born in Karangasem, Nove … Pande Paramartha, born in Karangasem, November 23, 1975. He studied fine arts at ISI Denpasar. Since 1994, he has diligently included his books in various joint exhibitions. Among them are the exhibition "Evolution" at Bharata Gallery Ubud (2003), "Hitman" at Danes Art Veranda, Denpasar (2011), "Bali Art Fair" at Tonyraka Gallery (2013). His solo exhibition was “The Creature in Action” at TEN Fine Art, Sanur Bali (2010). In 2000 he won the "Best Oil Painting" award from ISI Denpasar. In his work he often finds inspiration from childhood memories, a world full of play and imagination.ies, a world full of play and imagination.)
• Pande Ketut Taman  + (Pande was born into an artistic, religious … Pande was born into an artistic, religious family. A gifted artist since childhood, he studied painting at the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (Institut Seni Indonesia) in Yogyakarta. He later moved with his wife and family to the small town of Muntilan in Central Java, where he lives and works within sight of both the ancient Buddhist temple of Borododur and of Mount Merapi, an active volcano. Both of these majestic and powerful sites—one man-made and celebrating the spirit, the other natural and conveying the beauty and awesome power of Nature—have strongly influenced Pande’s art. A deeply spiritual connection to the earth is a tangible element of Pande’s sculptures and paintings, and the naturalism of his style reflects his interest in the forms and materials of nature in their most fundamental state. His carved wood sculptures, many of them monumental in size, are often fashioned from the trunks or roots of trees, and depict innumerable, expressively carved human figures that seem to be emerging from the tree itself, like figures in some ancient mythological tale.</br></br>For Pande, art is a daily-life practice, like taichi or meditation, that allows him to both be nourished by and to celebrate the earth and the spirit, moving from the center outwards just like a mandala–from the microcosm of the body, to his family, his town, the forests and mountains that surround him, the society to which he belongs, and the cosmos which encompasses all of us.nd the cosmos which encompasses all of us.)
• NARYA ABHIMATA  + (Photographer Narya Abhimata – who shot our … Photographer Narya Abhimata – who shot our cover and fashion spreads this issue – is doing exactly what he wants to do, thank you very much. Interview Nigel Simmonds.</br></br>Narya, we’re all interested in how you grew up and how you became a visual artist. What’s the story?</br></br>I was pretty much given the freedom of expressing my artistic side from a very young age. My parents fully supported that by getting me drawing books, crayons and paints so that I would stop using their bedroom walls as my canvas. I’ve always been that weird, artistic kid … I’ve never really been into sports or super-masculine things. I played with both my Ninja Turtle figurines and my sister’s American Girls dolls. I loved custom building things with my Lego … I’ve built theme parks with fully working cable cars that take my little Lego people up and down a steep hill. I love playing video games that need me to manage cities and zoos. I guess I like things that need problem-solving skills, which contributes fully to what I am doing now. As a visual artist I have to problem-solve and to constantly think of creative ways to achieve things.</br></br>When you were growing up, is this the life that you envisaged for yourself?</br></br>Truthfully I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than what I’m doing now. Me as an accountant? Never in a million years.</br></br>How did you find being an Indonesian in Sydney, when you studied there? Or London?</br></br>I find going or living overseas very eye-opening and inspiring. For me, Indonesia is more restrictive when it comes to creative expression and freedom, especially in Jakarta. When I lived in Sydney and London, my creative mojo was constantly brewing. Ideas can be found anywhere, museums, galleries are abundant. People are strange, beautiful and unapologetic. The energy is powerful and is constantly around and it makes you want to create things every single day.</br></br>Did you spend much time as an assistant, or intern? Did you learn your trade from someone awesome, and are you still in touch with them?</br></br>I have never assisted, I just went out there with courage and a bit of delusion, ha ha ha! But I have interned once as a graphic designer at an agency back in Jakarta in 2008, after that I’ve been taking on the world solo. However, I believe that I am always a student, so I don’t think I will stop learning . . . it’s easier to do this nowadays since everything is basically online; seminars, tutorials . . . you name it and the internet has it. I also learn from my friends, fellow photographers and artists that I met here as well as overseas . . . and yes I am still in touch with some of them.</br></br>You seem so well educated internationally, how has that journey been for you?</br></br>It has been very special and I feel super grateful to have been able to do that. My view of the world as well as how I creatively approach my work were shaped during those years overseas. I learned, struggled and achieved a lot, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without those experiences.</br></br>What’s most important to you today about visual imagery, and how you deal with it?</br></br>Character, point of view and the ability to tell a story are very important to create any kind of visual. These are the three things I’m constantly improving with my own work.</br></br>What equipment do you use?</br></br>Canon 5DmkIVfor stills and Sony A7SIII / FX3 / FX60 / Arri Alexa for videos (also depends on client’s budget!)</br></br>Who is the best client you ever worked for (apart from The Yak he he)?</br></br>Edward Hutabarat.</br></br>What does fashion mean to you?</br></br>Fashion is a lifestyle choice. Most people think that fashion is just clothes, but almost all your lifestyle choices count as fashion: the way you dress, the food you eat, the devices you use daily . . . all the desirable things you choose to own and use to present yourself to the world as an individual . . . those things count as fashion!</br></br>How do you stay consistently fresh with your ideas and concepts in photography and videography?</br></br>I try to get outside my comfort zone. I work in fashion most of the time so I try to find inspiration and references outside of that world. Also, never stop learning new ways to give your work variety. Experiment with things you never tried before!</br></br>What’s the most frequent phrase you hear from clients that pisses you off?</br></br>‘Could you make (whatever I’m making for them) pop more?’</br></br>How can clients be better at being clients?</br></br>Knowing what they want is always a good start.</br></br>Are you threatened at all about the potential of Artificial Intelligence?</br></br>Not at all. No amount of technological advances can replace an artist’s soul.</br></br>What makes you happy?</br></br>Good food. Good company. DOGS!</br></br>If you were to die tomorrow, what would be the last thought in your head?</br></br>‘What’s for dinner?’</br></br>Where can we meet you, or see your work?</br></br>I am now residing in Bali, mostly staying at home with my two French bulldogs ordering take outs from cheap eateries around Kerobokan. You can see my work on my website www.naryaabhimata.com and my Instagram @naryaabhimatahimata.com and my Instagram @naryaabhimata)
• Polenk Rediasa  + (Polenk Rediasa. Born in Tambakan, Buleleng … Polenk Rediasa. Born in Tambakan, Buleleng, March 18, 1979. His full name is I Nyoman Rediasa, an artist and lecturer at Undiksha, Singaraja. He studied art at SMSR Denpasar, ISI Denpasar, and postgraduate in Cultural Studies, Udayana University, Denpasar. He has had joint and solo exhibition since 2004 at home and abroad. His solo exhibitions include "Body Exploration" (National Gallery, Jakarta, 2008), "Installation Exhibition and Performance Art" (2007), "Body Study" (Popo Danes Gallery, 2005), "Signs" (Retro Resto and Gallery, Sanur, 2004) He was awarded in the Beijing Biennale in 2008. His works are widely used by Kompas as short story illustrations.ed by Kompas as short story illustrations.)
• Ni Wayan Eka Pranita Dewi  + (Pranita Dewi, full name Ni Wayan Eka, was … Pranita Dewi, full name Ni Wayan Eka, was born in Denpasar, June 19, 1987. She writes poetry, prose kris and short stories. A number of his poems have been published by Kompas, Koran Tempo, Media Indonesia, Suara Merdeka, Suara Pembaruan, Bali Post, Horison Literature Magazine, Block-Not Poetry Journal. In August 2003, the 1st winner of the Poetry Declamation Contest and the 1st Winner of the Bali Student Poetry Writing Competition were held at the Wind Theater of SMU 1 Denpasar. several books of poetry collection together with “Jendela” (2003), God of the Sky so Empty (2004), and Herbarium (2007). A collection of poems with “Made Patih (2003), “Titian” (2008).</br>She received a scholarship “A Weekend Creative Workshop: Sound Poetry from Different Faiths” (2003) at the Utan Kayu International Literature Festival in Kuta, Bali. Nominee for Krakatau Award for National Poetry Writing Competition (2004) – Lampung Arts Council.</br>Her poetry has been included in the anthology of the 100 Best Poems of the Pena Kencana Sastra 2008. Her single poetry book is “The Prostitute of the Gods” (2006).ok is “The Prostitute of the Gods” (2006).)
• Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn.  + (Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn. Bo … Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn. Born in Bangli, April 4, 1976. He is a painter, fine art writer, lecturer in fine arts at ISI Denpasar, and Head of the Bali Provincial Culture Service. He received his art education at ISI Denpasar and ISI Yogyakarta. In 2003 he co-founded the Bali Art Society and held the grand exhibition at Bali Art Now. Many art writings appear to be published in Kompas, Media Indonesia, and various art journals/magazines. His published art books are Nalar Rupa Perpa (2007), Yeh Pulu's Multinarrative Relief (2017), Pita Maha: The 1930s Balinese Painting Movement (2018). Apart from being a writer, he is also known as a curator of fine arts. Meanwhile, as a painter, his works have been exhibited jointly or singly, at home and abroad. He was awarded the Finalist UOB Painting of The Year Competition (2014, 2012, 2011), Widya Pataka 2007 from the Governor of Bali.dya Pataka 2007 from the Governor of Bali.)
• Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin  + (Professor Dr. Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin wa … Professor Dr. Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin was born in Switzerland, namely in Riehen near Basel. There she spent her childhood and youth. Her father was a tradesman running an international import-export company and furthermore took part in the local politics. Hauser-Schäublin had an early encounter with the topic of gender when being confronted with the female role in society and the difficulties for women to study. In order to take different directions she moved to Zurich when being a young woman, did several internships and took language classes. She also lived in London for half a year. After her return she started an apprenticeship at the local newspaper in Basel to become a journalist. </br></br>In this period Hauser-Schäublin also undertook her first journey to India, an experience which had a huge impact on her. When returning to Basel she not only worked as a journalist and finished her high school graduation but in 1969 also began her studies. After a brief phase taking courses on Religious studies Hauser-Schäublin focussed on studying Anthropology and Sociology. Alfred Bühler and Meinhard Schuster were among her teachers. In 1971 Hauser-Schäublin studied in Munich for a semester and after her return also took up an assistant position at the Ethnographic Museum in Basel, combining her growing anthropological knowledge with her skills as a journalist. A year later she joined a research project founded by Meinhard Schuster, regionally focussing on the Sepik region in New Guinea. Hauser-Schäublin took part in the expeditions and collected data on gender aspects, a work that 1975 culminated in her graduation thesis.</br></br>After graduation Hauser-Schäublin fully took up her work at the Ethnographic Museum in Basel, organizing a various number of exhibitions while trying out new conceptions as well as working in the public relations. She moreover did further research projects, e.g. on house-building in Papa New Guinea. In 1985 she completed her habilitation thesis. She gave academic lectures at the University in Basel and also worked on the Ethnographic Collection in Fribourg.</br></br>After being a visiting professor at the Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology in Cologne, Hauser-Schäublin in 1991/92 became a full professor at the Institute for Cultural and Social Anthropology in Göttingen, being the successor of Prof. Dr. em. Erhard Schlesier. There she not only gave various courses (e.g. on Gender and Religion) but also started to restructure the basic uni lectures. Furthermore the Institute joined the Department of Social Sciences. Her own scientific focus shifted from an early interest in Material Culture towards a closer look on theories and discourses. At the same time Hauser-Schäublin emphasized the importance of field research and did several of them herself, e.g. in Bali, Indonesia and Cambodia.elf, e.g. in Bali, Indonesia and Cambodia.)
• Wayan Windia  + (Professor Wayan Windia is Head of the Suba … Professor Wayan Windia is Head of the Subak Research Centre at Universitas Udayana in Bali, Indonesia. He obtained his PhD in 2002 at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which his dissertation concerning subak system in Bali. He involved on preparations, in order to get UNESCO acknowledgement, for subak system in Bali, on 2012. His articles has been published widely in journals and books, such as : Subak Irrigation System Transformation Based on Tri Hita Karana Concept; Subak : The World Cultural Heritage; Subak : Study from Social Perspective; and Subak as Agrotourism. </br> </br>Over the last five years, he has been actively working on developing subak into agro-tourism sites, and introducing economical activities at subak organization. The goal of those activities is how to help increasing the revenue of farmers as subak members. Now he actively supervise the site of subak that has been recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. And also introducing the values of subak to the students in Bali, and for other guests and foreigners who coming to Bali, especially to Udayana University. </br> </br>He is working also as an expert group coordinator at Gianyar Regency on Heritage City, as a member of expert group at Denpasar City on Subak Sustainability, and also as an expert team member at Bali Province, since this year (2018). He has been involved in some national NGO in order to sustain of Bali culture.l NGO in order to sustain of Bali culture.)
• Promote domestic tourism and address infrastructure gaps  + (Promote domestic tourism and address infra … Promote domestic tourism and address infrastructure gaps</br>In 2019, about 16 million foreign visitors came to Indonesia. The sector contributed $20 billion in foreign exchange revenue and employed about 13 million people or around 10 percent of the total workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the industry hard. In the first half of 2020, arrivals to Indonesia were off by almost 60 percent, the industry is expected to lose $10 billion in foreign exchange revenues for the full year, and more than 90 percent of the workers in the sector have been furloughed indefinitely without pay.</br></br>Even when the world begins recovering from the pandemic, it remains unclear how quickly travelers will be willing to jump onto planes and visit the beaches of Bali, the forests of Borneo, and other popular destinations. In addition, countries dependent on tourism will all be competing for smaller groups of travelers for a while. Recovery in the tourist sector is likely to lag behind that of others.</br></br>Looking forward, we expect travelers will, at least initially, avoid in-person contact in booking, traveling, and even staying at their destinations. They will prefer shorter trips to outdoor destinations and flexible cancellation policies. In addition, those staying at hotels and other large accommodations will put a premium on visible evidence of greater cleanliness and hygiene than in the past.</br></br>To help the tourist sector rebound as quickly as possible, Indonesia should focus on two crucial areas. The first is promoting domestic tourism. Evidence from many markets has shown that domestic travel has recovered more quickly than international travel, especially among young tourists who see themselves as less vulnerable. In China, for instance, domestic air travel reached 90 percent of 2019 levels by August 2020, while international travel was still lagging well behind.</br></br>Unlike international tourists, who concentrate in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, the majority of domestic tourists in Indonesia visit Java. To push rates of domestic tourism, the government and operators should promote lesser-known domestic attractions, like the Lake Toba region in North Sumatra, the Mandalika area in East Nusa Tenggara, and Likupang Beach in North Sulawesi. Discounts and other incentives could also help ignite domestic travel.</br></br>The country can also use the unintended lull in visitors to beef up its tourist infrastructure. The disruption provides an opportunity, for example, to improve airports, accommodations, and other facilities. The jump in digital activity brought by the pandemic can also be used to accelerate the adoption of new technologies by operators in the sector, from online booking systems to advanced analytics that can offer real-time information on tourist activities and behaviors.ation on tourist activities and behaviors.)
• Putu Eka Guna Yasa  + (Putu Eka Guna Yasa was born on January 6, … Putu Eka Guna Yasa was born on January 6, 1990 in Banjar Selat Tengah, Susut, Bangli. Completed his undergraduate education at the Balinese Literature Study Program, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University in 2012 and a master's degree in the Linguistics Masters Program with Pure Linguistic Concentration, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University in 2017. He also attended the International Intensive Course in Old Javanese organized by the National Library in 2018 and 2019. Since 2013 he has worked as a staff at the Center for Lontar Studies at Udayana University. Actively writes articles in various media such as Bali Post, Post Bali, and Tribun Bali both in Balinese and Indonesian. A number of his articles were published in Prabhajnyana Book: The Study of Lontar Literature such as (1) The Meeting of Natural Beauty and the Beauty of Language in Kidung Dampati Lelangon; (2) Water Image in Ancient Javanese and Balinese Literary Library Temples; (3) Kidung Bhuwana Wisana: Aesthetic Heritage by Ida Padanda Ngurah; and (4) Sarira Devotees and Explorers. Gedong Kirtya published books about the world of Balinese literacy, including the Brata Term Dictionary in the Bali Lontar Library and the Synonym Dictionary in the Dasa Nama Lontar. Putu Eka Guna Yasa received an award as a Literacy Activist Youth from the Bali Language Center in 2018. Since that year, he has been appointed as a lecturer at the Balinese Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Unud. Since 2020 as executive director at the BASAbali Wiki foundation. director at the BASAbali Wiki foundation.)
• Putu Suasta  + (Putu Suasta was born in Denpasar, 1960. He … Putu Suasta was born in Denpasar, 1960. He completed his elementary to high school education in his hometown. Then he continued his studies at Gajah Mada University (UGM), majoring in International Relations (HI), graduating in 1985. He then attended post-graduate studies at Cornell University. He also taught at Asian Studies/Dept. Modern Language and Linguistics, Cornell University, 1988.</br></br>In Bali, Putu is known as a critical activist. He formed a number of discussion forums such as the “Red-White” forum and Non-Governmental Organizations as a means to build people's critical awareness of their rights as citizens. Through these civil institutions, he organized masses to criticize the government for not taking sides with the people and not being transparent in running the government. Through his writings, he is diligent in conveying various ideas and constructive criticism for the government and society.</br></br></br>Putu Suasta's long struggle in the civil movement eventually led to the realization that the most effective way to promote change was politics. He increasingly reminded the relationship between government and politics. So to be able to convey and fight for the aspirations of the community, it must be more effective, political channels are entered. He later joined the Democratic Party.</br></br></br>Putu Suasta's works have been published in a number of books, both on political, socio-cultural, and artistic themes. These books include: “Idiology, Development and Democracy” (1986), “Made Wianta: His Art and Balinese Culture” (1990), “Bali Living in Two Wold” (Schweben Basel, 2001), “Kembara Budaya ” (Bali Mangsi Foundation, 2001), “Enforcing Democracy, Escorting Change” (Lestari Kiranatama, 2013), “Gung Rai, Sang Mumpuni” (2017), “Sanur: Caring for Traditions in the Midst of Modernization” (2018).ons in the Midst of Modernization” (2018).)
• Putu Sucita Yanthy  + (Putu Sucita Yanthy is a lecturer at the Fa … Putu Sucita Yanthy is a lecturer at the Faculty of Tourism. She completed her Doctorate Program in 2016 at Udayana University. Her dissertation is titled Kontribusi Perempuan Dalam Mengangkat Kuliner Lokal Untuk Mendukung Pariwisata Bali (Women’s Contribution in Promoting Local Food to Support Tourism in Bali). She actively conducts research and joins activities at Udayana University. Her research interests include women in tourism, gastronomy and culinary fields. She had an opportunity to take part in Mobility for Teaching Staff program at the University of Glasgow, Scotland in 2018. Since 2019-present she doing research postdoctoral program entitled Tourism Education and Women in Bali at University of Angers, France.n in Bali at University of Angers, France.)
• Panglalah teknologi ring kawéntenan lapangan kerja  + (Rapid technological developments have brou … Rapid technological developments have brought many advances in various areas of life, including the world of work. In the current era, we cannot be separated from the influence of technology in the world of work. The government can play an important role in overcoming this problem and creating policies that can control technological developments so that they do not replace and threaten people's jobs.</br></br> The most important problem currently is technological progress which poses a major threat to employment opportunities, especially in Bali. If not controlled, many jobs will be replaced by technology. Of course, this can threaten the lives of the Balinese people. Advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology are one of the biggest challenges for future leaders of Bali Province. Although the presence of AI provides benefits, especially in providing efficiency in the world of tourism in Bali, this technology can also have negative impacts if not used wisely.</br></br> To overcome challenges in the tourism sector, the government must increase investment in skills training and technology education. This will help prepare the workforce to face technological developments with greater effectiveness. One of the solutions and strategies that I propose is to strengthen the government's role and responsibility in regulating and supervising the use and impact of AI technology in Bali. The government can provide assistance and facilities, such as capital assistance, subsidies, incentives, training, certification, and others, which can help the community to improve their quality and performance in the tourism sector. The government can also evaluate policies that support the transition of workers from traditional to modern sectors through skills conversion programs and financial support. Therefore, this effort can help optimize the use of technology while reducing losses for the Bali tourism sector in terms of the availability of skilled and quality human resources so that they can continue to compete along with technological developments.ete along with technological developments.)
• Richard Horstman  + (Richard Horstman, (b 1964 in Melbourne, Au … Richard Horstman, (b 1964 in Melbourne, Australia) has more than 25 years of experience in</br>Indonesia, first visiting Bali in 1986. He spent extended periods in Sumatra and began living in</br>Bali in 2004. He has worked in the Bali and Indonesian art worlds since 2008 as an writer,</br>journalist, a co-creator with artists and an art tour presenter to national and international guests</br>from 2014. He has participated intercultural exchange events in Thailand, the Philippines and</br>Indonesia, while regularly attending events in Singapore, Jakarta and Yogyakarta.</br></br>Richard consults professionally and non-professionally to Indonesian and foreign artists,</br>collectives, galleries and art spaces. Richard is passionate about reporting on developments in</br>the Bali art infrastructure and innovations in the Bali art world. He previously made and</br>exhibited sculptures and installations and is currently painting in his spare time.</br></br>During 2022 Richard experienced growth in his writing genres penning his second social cultural</br>observation piece on Bali, entitled Duality and the Exploitation of the Spirit published in</br>NOW!Bali Magazine in the January/February 2023. He began writing book reviews published in</br>the Jakarta Post and NOW!Bali with his fourth review Masks of Bali: Between Heaven & Hell</br>published in the Post in February.</br></br>An article for the Australian quarterly hardcopy magazine ArtLink, a special edition on</br>Indonesian art was published in April 2023 and a review of the Bali art scene, post-pandemic</br>with international tourism open for Singapore magazine Plural Art Mag. He is currently writing</br>articles for NOWBali Magazine. Unfortunately since July 2023 the Jakarta Post is no longer</br>publishing its Features section, meaning no more specialized reporting on Indonesian art and</br>culture which is a massive blow for the country and the global audience.</br></br>In November 2022 Richard began initial steps for his next book, WINDS OF CHANGE: Women</br>in Balinese Art, the first study into the pioneering women in Balinese art, due to be published</br>later in 2023. This is the follow-up to his first book published late 2019 Ubud Diary: Celebrating</br>the Ubud School of Painting - the Diversity of the Visual Language launched at the opening of</br>Ubud Diary a new gallery in Lodtunduh, Ubud where he worked as a consultant from June 2019</br>until March 2020 when the pandemic impacted on the Bali and global economy.</br></br>In the past Richard has been a contributor to the Jakarta Globe newspaper, Ubud Now & Then</br>online magazine, the Yak Magazine, Art Republik, NOW! Singapore, NOW!Jakarta,</br>Art&Market, Singapore, the art columnist for UbudLife Magazine, Arti, Art Malaysia, Art One</br>Nation, Indo Expat & Ubud Community News magazines. He have been a regular contributor to</br>the Jakarta Post for over ten years and am the art columnist for NOW!Bali Magazine.</br>As an art activist Richard has a strong social platform and is passionate sharing ideas and</br>brainstorming with artists, gallerists, art spaces and collectives about professional structuring,</br>communications, vision, branding, building community and the ongoing development of the Bali</br>art infrastructure. Richard is currently working on a series of geometric paintings for his</br>upcoming Universal Eye Mandala Art website.</br></br>Richard’s articles are published:</br></br>www.lifeasartasia.art</br>www.lifeasartasia.weebly.com</br>Facebook Page: Bali Art Reviews</br>Instagram: @lifeasartasia</br></br>Previous art roles:</br>Member of the Board of Directors of the Bali Art Society 2013-2014</br>Art Presenter Artpreciation (2016-2018)</br>Advisor</br>Cata Odata Art House 2014 – 2018 Penestanan, Ubud Bali</br>Ubud Diary Jul 2019 – MARCH 2020, Ubud, BaliLodtunduh, Ubud, Bali</br></br>o Ubud Diary is a new art gallery in Ubud with the mission to raise the profile of the</br>historical Ubud School of Painting. It is planning its grand opening late in</br>November 2019 with a group exhibition of works by senior artists of the Ubud</br>School, including the launch of the book 'Ubud Diary: Celebrating the Ubud School</br>of Painting - the diversity of the visual language" written by me and translated into</br>Bahasa Indonesian by Richard Nixon Tambalo. Ubud Diary's annual exhibition</br>program will include three solo exhibitions by senior artists, along with one annual</br>event in Jakarta. The renown Ubud School of Painting which was 'founded' in the</br>late 1920s - early 1930s in Ubud is destined to die out, through its program of</br>exhibitions, book and catalogues, and other annual events Ubud Diary's vision is</br>to reignite the genre and encourage regeneration that can lead to its future</br>sustainability.e regeneration that can lead to its future sustainability.)
• Richard Winkler  + (Richard Winkler dream of a utopian world w … Richard Winkler dream of a utopian world where man and nature were tightly integrated. and then he woke up in it.</br></br>Richard, how did your upbringing influence your artistic style?</br></br>During my childhood, I spent a lot of time with my grandfather, whom I admired. He was enormously talented in drawing and painting, and we spent a lot of time together. He also took me out into Nature, where we walked for hours, and he taught me everything about flora and fauna. He was a great inspiration, and he showed me how to draw and how to appreciate and love the natural world around us. During the same time, I had to spend a lot of time in hospital in order to undergo many surgeries to correct the growth of my bones, as I was suffering from a rare bone disorder. This created an early awareness of the physical body and its limbs. It was fascinating to me when the doctor measured angles and the length of my bones, and how he could open up my body to correct those after drawing lines on my limbs. In summertime, I usually spent a lot of time playing in an old garden and plant nursery near my home, forgetting all the pain I had to go through the rest of the year. I loved all the greenhouses, which were full of exotic plants and trees such as banana and orange trees. It was hot and humid, and I could smell the plants and the soil. This world was magical and full of energy and fertility. This was life, and life wanted to flourish. I often dreamt and fantasized about exotic and tropical worlds where my soul was happy and free, a kind of paradise where you picked fruits from the trees, and life was free from troubles. My early childhood drawings often depicted tropical landscapes with exotic colourful birds and animals.</br></br>What was your initial impression of Bali, and how did it inspire your art?</br></br>When I first landed in Bali, I discovered the world I had been dreaming about, a kind of Garden of Eden full of life and colours. The tropical nature was alive and amazing, and the soil so incredibly fertile. People were friendly, and everyone seemed to be able to talk about art and aesthetics. And everyone seemed to be creative in one form or another. Bali was full of life, colours, details, sounds, and smells. It really appealed to all my senses and made me feel incredibly alive. Even the ground was not stable and moved sometimes.</br>I loved the passionate rains and thunderstorms, which were so intense and powerful. Life itself was at maximum in Bali, and I couldn’t feel anything but very alive. I loved it. Over time, I found lots of inspiration in the traditional life at the rice paddies, in Nature, and in markets. I love the simple life of man and nature, tightly integrated. Perhaps it’s still a dream in my mind about a Utopian world free of pain and sorrow. But it’s a beautiful dream, longing for peace and harmony in one’s soul.</br></br>Can you describe your creative process and how it has evolved over time?</br></br>During my time in art school, I became more and more fascinated by the human body. I spent countless hours drawing from life models to study the forms and lines of the body. I was especially fascinated by simple lines and how they cut and overlapped each other. I eventually started to play with these forms, stretching them and deconstructing them to my liking, a little bit like an orthopedic doctor rearranging the bones and limbs. The body doesn’t need to look anatomically correct to actually function and feel right. The important thing is that it feels good and works correctly. That’s how I construct the bodies on the canvas.</br></br>Do you see Bali as a colourful Utopian paradise?</br></br>I might dream about this Utopian paradise free of pain and sorrow and full of life, love, beauty and harmony. But of course this fantasy world doesn’t exist in reality. Wherever we live, life will always be life including everything from tears to laughter, and that’s how we grow ourselves and our characters. And maybe that is the real beauty and goal of life itself.s the real beauty and goal of life itself.)
• Luh Gede Saraswati Putri  + (Saras Dewi, whose full name is Luh Gede Sa … Saras Dewi, whose full name is Luh Gede Saraswati Putri, was born in Denpasar, Bali, September 16, 1983. Since she was a teenager, Saras has loved singing and writing poetry. In 2002, she released an album titled "Chrysan" with the single "Lembayung Bali". This album was nominated for the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Award in the categories of Best Ballad and Best Single. In 2014, Saras and other Balinese artists sang together for the Bali Reject Reclamation movement.</br></br>Saras has also published a number of books. His first book of poetry, entitled “Jiwa Putih” was published in 2004. The second is a non-fiction book on Human Rights published in 2006 by UI Press in collaboration with the European Union, while the third book entitled “Love Not Chocolate” was published in 2010, the fourth book was published in 2015 entitled “Ekophenomenology”, and the fifth book is an anthology of poetry entitled “Kekasih Teluk” (2017). His writings in the form of essays/articles with social, cultural, ecological, political themes were published in various mass media, including Media Indonesia, Jawa Pos, Bali Post.</br></br>Saras is an environmental activist who is very concerned about the Movement to Reject the Reclamation of Benoa Bay. She is also involved in the feminist movement and the defense of women's rights. Saras successfully completed her doctoral program at the University of Indonesia at the age of 29 in July 2013. Apart from continuing to write and being an activist, Saras teaches philosophy and is the Head of the Philosophy Study Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Indonesia.ultural Sciences, University of Indonesia.)
• Scion Charlotte Spence  + (Scion Charlotte Spence has a plan for all … Scion Charlotte Spence has a plan for all you luxury, globe-trotting party vagabonds. Behold the House of Karma.</br></br>Charlotte, can you give us a brief background of who you are, and what brings you here today?</br></br>Hey, of course! This feels like a first date. I’m a 26 year-old Brit, currently based between Sydney and Bali (the dream!); I moved over to Australia for university about six years ago and have been lapping up the sunshine ever since. I’m really excited to be chatting to you today and keen to share a fun new project I think you’ll like the sound of . . .</br></br>What are your current passions?</br></br>I take after the rest of my family, so travel is really important to me and has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. Nothing excites me more than exploring new cultures. I’m also a drama kid at heart so I love the theatre, live music, fine dining . . . or just a good old party to be honest.</br></br>IG @Atomic.Blonde_ Who is she and when did you discover her?</br></br>Haha! Atomic Blonde is my latex-wearing, tech house playing, DJ alter ego! I discovered her about four years ago, when I realised I could turn ‘playing my favourite music to my friends’ into a viable side hustle. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to play a whole host of my favourite events in Australia, alongside my DJ partner ‘Dutch Kiss’. We’re all about self-expression, uplifting music and high camp fun.</br></br>You are about to launch House of Karma. Briefly, tell us what it is?</br></br>House of Karma is an U35 members’ collective for the world of luxury travel and experiences. Drawing on the beauty of Karma’s current resorts, we’ll soon bring this to the next generation of ‘luxury rebels’, with pop-up festivals, wellness retreats, out-of-the-box experiences and networking events, both at Karma destinations and in our members’ home cities.</br></br>You are finally working for your father?</br></br>I am, and it’s really quite lovely so far! Dad and I have a lot in common in that we both have that entrepreneurial streak, and see Karma more as an entertainment industry than a hospitality one, so it’s great to have that initial common ground with my ‘boss’. I’m also massively inspired by him and have been my whole life, so working alongside him is a privilege I don’t take lightly. Pitching to him is still rather scary though – he’s tough!</br></br>Do you have any other siblings joining the ranks?</br></br>Yes! My sister and brother are both a bit younger so still at Uni and school but I have every confidence that they’ll be joining me soon. My sister is heading to do her first Karma sales training in India in a couple of months and I’m sure my brother will follow suit – once he finishes tearing it up on the school cricket pitch of course!</br></br>What are the strengths and touches that you, as a woman, will bring to what is typically seen as a male dominated service, a members club?</br></br>Oh, good one. I firmly believe that everyone should have a seat at the table or a foot in the door, and so I’d like to think that what I’ll bring to the world of members clubs is a whole heap of inclusivity. Yes, of course, there is an element of ‘selection’ involved, but I actually like to refer to House of Karma as a ‘collective’ rather than a ‘club’. Essentially, if you’re ambitious, open-minded, and down for one hell of a party, then we’d love to have you at our place.</br></br>What type of person would a HoK member be?</br></br>A House of Karma member is someone just like me; a luxury rebel, pampered vagabond, or hedonist who craves the unexpected and the reprieve from routine. We’re chatty, ambitious, and always looking for the next big adventure . . . with a side of fabulous!</br></br>Can you tell us more about the Bali launch?</br></br>Absolutely. We’re planning a huge party down at Karma Beach to celebrate our big launch on 13th June. After a VIP long lunch we’ll be opening the beach up to the masses, with drag queens, international DJs, signature ‘House of Karma’ cocktails and a whole lot of dancing in the sand. Come by and get a sense of what we’re all about!</br></br>And the international roll out?</br></br>Following this, we’ll be hosting our first ‘Founding Member’ networking events in Sydney and Perth, taking that signature Karma experience to Australia, before expanding across the globe later in 2023.</br></br>House of Karma is highly inclusive. Can you tell us about some of the LGBTQIA+ events you have in the planning?</br></br>Inclusion is something I am hugely passionate about and will never stop fighting for, and so at the heart of the House of Karma will be HEAPS of events for my LGBTQIA+ icons and allies. Think ‘detox and retox’ retreats at Karma destinations post-Mardi Gras, LGBTQIA+ networking nights and hot parties co-hosted by queer clubs all over the world.</br></br>More bang for your buck. Can you tell us what perks and privileges members can enjoy on joining?</br></br>It’s honestly a bit of a ‘too good to be true’ thing! Our members will benefit from nights of free accommodation at our resort destinations, huge discounts across spa, F&B and rooms year round, a bespoke ‘pimp my villa’ package, and invites to exclusive events both at Karma resorts and in their own cities! And that’s not even to mention all the members-only experiences we’ll be curating – think boat parties on the Nile, party weeks in Mykonos and a glamping festival on Gili Meno…</br></br>How does the House of Karma benefit from the global aspect of the original Karma brand?</br></br>I think that is what makes us unique. Karma already has so many breathtaking destinations, so half my work is done in that respect! Now it’s just about leveraging those locations and turning them into the perfect playground for all my like-minded House of Karma souls.</br></br>And vice versa, how does the group benefit?</br></br>To quote my father, “any great company recognises the need to evolve as new generations emerge” and I think that is just what we are doing here; moving with the times and bringing a whole new tribe of ambitious, experience-seeking young vagabonds into the Karma fold.</br></br>Lastly, you are looking to create global FOMO around HoK member’s wristbands. Any hints at how you intend to achieve this?</br></br>This is something I’m excited to see evolve. Let’s just say I hope to see House of Karma memberships soon become a must-have fashion statement. Get ready to see an influx of ‘HoK’ bracelets hitting the wrists of those around you soon . . .</br></br>Tel: +62 361 848 2202; +62 811 38203360 </br></br>IG: @wearehouseofkarma</br></br>www.houseofkarma.com.au</br></br>houseofkarma@karmagroup.comuseofkarma.com.au houseofkarma@karmagroup.com)
• Shelly Lapre  + (Shelly tells stories about her parents and … Shelly tells stories about her parents and ancestors in original travel trunks from the Dutch East Indies. For example, the old travel suitcase, which was used by her mother on her boat trip with her family from the Indies to the Netherlands in 1950, has been transformed with antique batik fabrics and nostalgic old family photos into a work of art. The travel suitcase is no longer tucked away in the attic, but is now displayed as a sort of sound box of memories of her family's life in the Dutch East Indies.er family's life in the Dutch East Indies.)
• Idanna Pucci  + (Since leaving her ancestral home in Floren … Since leaving her ancestral home in Florence, Italy, Idanna pursued her interest in diverse cultures through far-flung travels. First she worked in New York for her uncle, Emilio Pucci, when his designs ushered vibrant colors into fashion.</br>She later settled in Indonesia and began her studies of Balinese culture with particular emphasis on myth and the oral tradition. She became especially intrigued by the traditional court of justice in the ancient royal capital of Bali. Its ceiling paintings narrate a sacred epic hauntingly similar to Dante’s Divine Comedy. The quest gave birth to her first book, The Epic of Life: A Balinese Journey of the Soul (Van der Mark Editions, NY), a classic on Balinese culture.</br></br>Various writing assignments for the Hong-Kong based Asia Magazine enabled her to travel throughout the Indonesian Archipelago, South East Asia, Japan and across the Soviet Union on the last steam engine of the Trans-Siberian railway.</br></br>She returned to New York to pursue her degree in Comparative Literature at Columbia University. During this time, she obtained a grant from the Margaret Mead Institute of Intercultural Studies for a project entitled The Prince and the Pauper: Two Balinese Portraits.</br></br>Her focus then turned to the life of her American great-grandmother, Cora Slocomb, who shocked New York’s Gilded Age by launching the first nation-wide campaign against the death penalty in 1895 to save a young Italian immigrant from execution–the first woman sentenced to the electric chair. Her research gave birth to The Trials of Maria Barbella (Vintage, NY, 1996).</br></br>After she obtained the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance in Geneva, she served in the UN Mission to East Timor as an electoral officer during the referendum for independence in 1999. Later, she collaborated with the Burma Project (Open Society Foundations) on a special mission to Myanmar.</br></br>In film, Idanna produced the Italian segment of the TV series Amazing Games (ABC/Kane Productions) for which she received the Ultimo Novecento award from the City of Pisa. She also co-produced Leonardo’s Legacy, a Discovery Channel special. She then produced and directed Eugenia of Patagonia, a documentary-feature on the pioneering life in Chile of her maternal aunt who served for thirty years as mayor of a vast municipality at the end of world, battling for the people and the environment</br></br>Her following work, Brazza in Congo: A Life and Legacy (Umbrage Editions, NY) is an illustrated biography of another ancestor, the explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, after whom the capital of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, is named, and who is still remembered for his pioneering struggle on behalf of the rights of the people. On the same theme, she curated exhibitions at The National Arts Club in New York and La Casa Italiana of NYU.</br></br>Idanna conceived and narrated the documentary Black Africa White Marble, which recounts her battle against the ruler of Congo-Brazzaville. It won the Grand Prix at the Festival of Annecy 2012 (France), the Audience Award at the Cambridge Film Festival 2013 (UK), and Best Documentary at the Berlin Independent Film Festival 2014.</br></br>She was also responsible for the donation to the National Museum of Cameroon in Yaoundé and permanent installation of a sixty-foot masterpiece of contemporary art by the Poto Poto School of Painting in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. In 2015, she produced The Transformative Power of Art, an exhibition at the United Nations in New York.</br></br>With her husband, Terence Ward, she then produced Talk Radio Tehran, a documentary by Mahtab Mansour that follows high-spirited Iranian women as they fulfill their aspirations in spite of the gender-apartheid system that dominates daily life in Teheran.</br></br>In a collection of true stories between East and West, The World Odyssey of a Balinese Prince (Tuttle, 2020), she narrates the extraordinary life of a cultural visionary and medical doctor whose daring adventures transcend borders.</br></br>The Lady of Sing Sing: an American Countess, an Italian Immigrant, and their Epic Battle for Justice in New York’s Gilded Age (Simon & Schuster, Tiller Press, 2020) is a new expanded edition of her earlier work, The Trials of Maria Barbella.</br></br>Idanna serves as an ambassador of Religions for Peace, the world’s largest interfaith organization. She speaks fluent Italian, English and French, and reasonable Bahasa Indonesia. She resides with her husband between Florence and New York.ith her husband between Florence and New York.)
• Ida Bagus Sindu Putra  + (Sindu Putra, whose full name is Ida Bagus … Sindu Putra, whose full name is Ida Bagus Sindu Putra, was born in Sanur, Bali, July 31, 1968. Now he lives in Lombok, NTB. He wrote poetry as a teenager and has been active in the Coffee Drink Studio. His poems were published by the Bali Post, Kompas, Koran Tempo, Kalam, etc. He won the Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa award for his poetry book Tales of the Fire Dog. Other poetry books that have been published are the Night of the Night Birds Camp (2000), The Weed House (with IAO Suwati Sideman, 2003), Segara Anak, Origami Birds, Tales of the Fire Dog, In Lombok I Get Poetry (2018).e Fire Dog, In Lombok I Get Poetry (2018).)
• Sri Jayantini (I Gusti Agung Sri Rwa Jayantini)  + (Sri Jayantini, whose full name is I Gusti … Sri Jayantini, whose full name is I Gusti Agung Sri Rwa Jayantini. Born in Denpasar, January 15, 1977. He graduated from English Literature, Faculty of Letters, Udayana University. Her poetic journey started from junior high school by participating in the Sanggar Cipta Budaya in 1989. At that time, Jayantini had already published her poetry in the Bali Post. Now she is a lecturer in the English Literature Study Program at the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FBA) Mahasaraswati University (Unmas) Denpasar. Creative since junior high school, Jayantini combines the potential of writing in a career as an educator. In the midst of teaching obligations and often being a part-time translator, she is still quite active in the field of literature. “Flower Travel” is one of her poetry and prose books published in 2015, in addition to participating in anthologies with other poets. A number of academic works in the field of translation have also been published, including “The Art of Translating” (2016), “Practice Makes Perfect” (2015), “Scientific Translation; Techniques and Phenomena” (2018). Jayantini still provides time to enjoy the sensation of poetry as a break from producing academic works. as a break from producing academic works.)
• Wayan Sujana Suklu  + (Sujana Suklu is known as a progressive thi … Sujana Suklu is known as a progressive thinker of contemporary art in Bali. With a pioneering vision that reflects a universal philosophy. Sujana Suklus’ contributions are vast in scope, encompassing multi-disciplinary fields within fine arts, academic and community platforms. Suklus’ academic research explores ways to bring art methodologies into communities cultivating and preserving local wisdom whilst expanding existing skill sets. The beauty of this research is that it has been applied and is actively growing in communities today.</br></br>He was born in Lepang, Klungkung, Bali, February 6, 1967. His works have been shown in a number of joint exhibitions at home and abroad, including: Beijing International Art Biennale. Bangladesh XI Biennale. His solo exhibitions include: "Panji, Between Body and Shadow" at the IMF International Art Event, Nusa Dua Bali (2018), "Intermingle Art Project, Light Pattern at Bentara Budaya Bali (2017), "Wings and Time" at Komaneka Fine Art Gallery (2016). The awards he has won are "The Winner of the Indofood Art Awards Competition on Abstract Category" (2003), "The Best 10 Indonesia Competition of the Philip Morris Art Awards (2003). Suklu has also been one of the curators of the exhibition “Bali Megarupa” (2019). of the exhibition “Bali Megarupa” (2019).)
• I Wayan Sukra  + (Sukra had originally composed the music [f … Sukra had originally composed the music [for Tumulilingan Mengisap Sari, The Bumblebee Sips Honey, a danced by famed kebyar choreographer I Mario) for a gamelan in Marga, Tabanan, but as it had not been performed, he taught it to the Peliatan group for three weeks. After Sukra returned home, the Peliatan group “polished and rearranged” the music more to their taste, also renaming it. In many ways this was the showpiece of the tour, featured in John Coast’s book, Dancing Out of Bali, and an audio visual recording survives on a kinescope. </br></br>Sukra is also credited with composing the music for Igel Trompong and Igel Jongkok (later called Kebyar Duduk) in 1915. https://sckool.org/lindstrom-in-bali-1928-part-2-gamelan-gong-kebyar.html?page=2928-part-2-gamelan-gong-kebyar.html?page=2)
• CHEF DAIJIRO HORIKOSHI  + (TAKUMI’S CHEF Daijiro Horikoshi is a maste … TAKUMI’S CHEF Daijiro Horikoshi is a master artisan who has devoted his life to perfecting Kaiseki cuisine.</br></br>Chef Daijiro San … with respect you don’t sound like any ‘normal’ kind of Chef to us … what’s your story and how did you end up in Bali? Did you train in a Japanese kitchen, and did it involve years of internship under a Master?</br></br>I am the son of the third generation of a tempura restaurant located in Osaka. The restaurant had a 62-year history before it closed. My grandmother started the restaurant, and my mom took over before I eventually took over from her. I ran the restaurant for over 16 years, and in 2012, I moved to Bali. When I was 13 years old, I had the opportunity to travel with my stepfather, who was a Native American leader from the United States named Dennis Banks. We travelled to 23 countries around the world, and this experience exposed me to different cultures, religions, and people. When I decided to move to Bali, it was because my wife had a dream of living on a tropical island. We wanted our children to have a global experience and learn English, so we chose Bali as it offered a mix of different cultures. It was the perfect balance for us, and we couldn’t find it anywhere else in the world.</br></br>Tell us first about KOHAKU, and your journey to making edible crystals…</br></br>Although I don’t have a pastry background, I grew up in a traditional Japanese environment due to my grandmother’s influence. She was a geisha and introduced me to various aspects of Japanese art, tradition, and confections. When I moved to Bali, I missed Japanese sweets, as they were not readily available, so I started making Japanese confections on my own. I never thought about turning it into a business until a friend suggested it. Together with another friend, we started the business, and my wife encouraged me to pursue it further. That’s how our Japanese confection brand, KOHAKU, came to be.</br></br>How does this relate to cuisine in Japan?</br></br>Kohakuto, which means ‘amber sugar’ in Japanese, has a connection to Japanese tea ceremonies. Japanese confectionery has always been closely associated with tea and tea ceremonies. The tea ceremony involves not only tea but also meals, and it holds a deep relationship with Japanese cuisine.</br></br>There are two types of kaiseki, one for parties and the other for tea ceremonies. Both have a connection with tea and confections. So, the idea of creating edible crystals relates to the long-standing tradition of Japanese traditions.</br></br>Why does Japanese cuisine appear so different and innovative to Westerners, compared to more traditional styles, like say classic French, or Italian? Should the Old School be more innovative?</br></br>I don’t see a big difference between Japanese cuisine and other traditional styles like French or Italian. Each cuisine reflects its own history, culture, and region. I don’t think one is more innovative than the other. It’s difficult to answer whether the old school should be more innovative because innovation is subjective. What may seem innovative today might become traditional in the future. As chefs, we are always learning and trying to create dishes that make people happy. We focus on making something good rather than just being innovative. Our job is an ongoing journey of learning and creating.</br></br>Where does innovation go too far, and when should we recognize and respect classic cooking practices?</br></br>From my perspective, innovation goes too far when it becomes disconnected from our everyday lives and focuses solely on being different for the sake of standing out. Some chefs get caught up in trying to show how they are different from others, losing sight of the true essence of cooking. It’s like we lose our direction and wander aimlessly. Whether it’s in cooking or any aspect of life, we need to take a moment to pause, reflect on where we stand, and look back at our past and the processes that brought us here. It’s essential to respect the ingredients we use and show appreciation to everyone involved, not just for the sake of being different.</br></br>Tell us about Takumi, your restaurant, and the inspiration behind it.</br></br>Takumi is a restaurant where we currently serve Kaiseki-style Japanese cuisine. We offer a choice of nine-course or six-course degustation menus, and we will soon be launching vegan courses as well. Our focus is on traditional and authentic Japanese cuisine. The inspiration behind Takumi is unique. We are not simply importing Japan to Bali; instead, we are creating Japan here. We utilize the amazing local ingredients available in Bali and Indonesia, embracing the wealth of flavours they offer. As a Japanese chef, I incorporate Japanese culinary techniques and strive to express the true essence of Japanese cuisine. Additionally, I am passionate about training young chefs in Bali, sharing my knowledge, skills, and the history and philosophy of Japanese cuisine, in order to elevate the level of Japanese culinary expertise in the region.</br></br>Why is great service such an important part of the culinary experience?</br></br>Great service is crucial because it enhances the overall dining experience. When customers pay a significant amount for their meals, they should be able to enjoy them fully. It’s important to create an atmosphere where people can feel happy and comfortable. The emotions and atmosphere in a restaurant can significantly impact the perception of the food. Service acts as an additional spice that complements the dishes coming out of the kitchen. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the complete experience – from the moment guests enter the restaurant until they leave. We aim to leave a lasting memory and ensure that our guests have a truly enjoyable time at our restaurant.</br></br>Who are your heroes in the world of cooking?</br></br>Although it may sound cliché, my heroes in the world of cooking are my grandmother and my mother. However, my true heroes are the young chefs working in the Takumi kitchen. Each of them brings their unique experiences, which I have never had. Their willingness to learn and their different perspectives make them admirable and worthy of respect. These young chefs are my heroes because they challenge themselves and strive to become respected in the culinary industry.</br></br>What knives do you use?</br></br>I primarily use a small petty knife. I don’t have a specific brand preference. I own several Japanese knives, but my favourite is the small petty knife, which I use for personal use at home. I don’t typically use large knives in my cooking.</br></br>What’s the most exciting new ingredient you are incorporating into your food?</br></br>Well, every week brings new and exciting ingredients to our kitchen, even if they are the same vegetables we’ve used before. Each batch has its own unique qualities, and that’s what makes it thrilling. We have conversations with the ingredients, exploring their potential and listening to what they have to say. When they arrive in the kitchen, we greet them and get to know them. ‘Hello, my name is blah blah blah, who are you?’ We might say to a red radish. It’s a delightful way to engage with the ingredients and understand their desires. Do they want to be a sauce, a garnish, or simply shine on their own? We listen to their aspirations and help them become what they want to be. It’s the chef’s job, and it’s the most enjoyable and exciting aspect of our work.</br></br>What motto inspires your life as a chef?</br></br>Well, I’ve touched on this in previous answers, but it’s a question worth pondering. As a chef, I find immense joy and satisfaction in working with ingredients and creating dishes. It’s the happiness and fun that come from this process. There are many people involved in the culinary world, from suppliers to farmers, fisherman, and even drivers. My motto is simple: I want to make people happy. I strive to bring joy to others through my creations and my work. It’s not just about the guests; it’s about everyone who is connected to food and to me. I want to contribute to a collective happiness and create a positive impact within this circle. As a chef, I am just one part of a larger ecosystem, and my goal is to make everyone in this circle happy.</br></br>IG & FB: @kohakubali</br></br>www.kohakubali.com</br></br>IG: @takumibali</br></br>FB: @Takumi Bali</br></br>www.takumibali.comkumibali FB: @Takumi Bali www.takumibali.com)
• Dadalan Sejarah Wangunan Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali  + (THE BACKGROUND OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE … THE BACKGROUND OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MONUMENT OF BALINESE STRUGGLE</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES</br>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.</br>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).</br>THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASIC OF THE MONUMENT OF BALINESE STRUGGLE</br>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:</br>1. Turtles (akupa) as the base of mount Mandara</br>2. Besuki Dragon (Naga Besuki) as a strap and turning mount.</br>3. The gods hold the dragon’s tail and the daitya hold the head, while at the top of the mountain sits God Shiva.</br>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:</br>1. The earthen pitcher containing tirta amertha was symbolized by a kind of pot (swamba), which is located on the top of the monument.</br>2. Naga Besuki’s tail is realized near the pot.</br>3. The head of the dragon is manifested in the entrance gate (Kori Agung).</br>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.</br>5. The pond that surrounds the monument as the symbol of Ocean of milk (Ksirarnawa).</br>6. Mandara mountain (Mandara Giri) as the overall shape of the monument building.</br>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.</br>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:</br>1. Anima : the mildness nature like atom.</br>2. Lagima : the lightness nature like ether.</br>3. Mahima : the great nature that fills all places.</br>4. Prapti : the nature of reaching all desired places.</br>5. Prakamya : all wills are achieved by Him.</br>6. Isitawa : the nature of dominating everything and the most important One.</br>7. Wasitwa : the most powerful character.</br>8. Yatrakama Wasayitwa : His nature and His will cannot be challenged.</br>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. Indonesian Independence, August 17, 1945.)
• ULUWATU LACE  + (The Yak spoke with Ajit Khatai, ceo of Ulu … The Yak spoke with Ajit Khatai, ceo of Uluwatu handmade Balinese lace – the 50-year-old true Bali legacy fashion brand – about life in Bali, the journey so far and the future for the brand.</br></br>How has Bali been for you?</br></br>Been here since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. I think one word for life here would be: healing.</br></br>What does Uluwatu Handmade Balinese Lace mean to you?</br></br>Magical and challenging on so many levels. A fashion business in Bali. A brand that’s core skill-set is lace. Only two colours (white and black) to the range planning. Tourists as primary customer. Language barrier. An immensely talented pool, which is aging.</br></br>How is it that sophistication and simplicity exists seamlessly in Uluwatu Lace? We know it’s not easy. How do you manage to achieve it?</br></br>It looks easy, because ours is a story of Bali. We carry the soul of everything that’s beautiful here. By layering simplicity over and over, we are able to create sophistication. Our pursuit is perfection. Our founder Ni Made Jati focussed on love for creating great designs. She was inspired by modern women who are independent and rebellious. Over the years, we have redefined this modern woman. I think these three elements, Bali, Simplicity and Perfection are our secrets.</br></br>How did the brand start…</br></br>In the 1970s it seemed a good business proposition. Bali had an abundance of lace skills. An influx of foreigners was allowing exploration of new silhouettes (before lace was predominately used on Kebayas). Our founder saw the possibilities. Those were times when Bali was getting started on its lasting reputation of being heaven; of secret idyllic beaches where seekers and hippies found the surf, sand and beads, and loads of sunshine to tan their skin. She adapted the lace to the new world, from airy over layers to breezy gowns for the evening fire. The Bohemian spirit has been alive ever since.</br></br>Uniquely, the Uluwatu Lace brand is cemented deeply in Bali’s history and colonial past. Can you briefly tell us more…</br></br>No-one starts out to make history. Our journey gave us two rights: time and place. Bali’s lace tradition of krawang or Lobang is a rich living craft. Earliest evidence showing its use is in the 10CE, during the end of the Majapahit reign. Almost 1,000 odd years of existence. There is an unsubstantiated belief that Kerawang is the classic crochet lace of Northern Europe. Said to be carried by missionaries who travelled with the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The timeline could be anywhere around 1600CE. But the real impact can be attributed to after 1796, when the VOC was abolished and the Dutch government gained control over Indonesia, which continued until 1941.</br></br>And then there was the modern journey…</br></br>Yes. Somewhere around mid ’70s, Kebaya was getting its space as a classic apparel which was introduced as modesty. Lace got incorporated into the Kebaya. We have been trying to perfect the art form ever since then. This evolved into the temple culture, to exactly the same clothing culture we witness in Bali today. We have managed to transform it into something desirable globally. Breaking the limitations of design was the tipping point. With just two colors, white and black, it was a sure recipe for disaster. The fact that we are still here is something bigger than a miracle. But here we are…</br></br>Why white and black?</br></br>Our journey was for excellence. I suppose we reached this point naturally. It is difficult to reason why in a 50-year journey. An intelligent guess is, white was preferred due to the tropical climate and black was easy to handle. In the early years, consistent yarns in colors was not an easy proposition. Whatever the reason, we are memorable because of the two colours.</br></br>How many people are involved in making your designs?</br></br>Our family is around 500 individuals. More than three quarters of this number are involved in the design creation and the rest are in support operations. Each person in our ecosystem is a lifelong partner to creation of these exclusive designs.</br></br>What makes this brand click?</br></br>Love and Bali. You immerse in this paradise. In return the paradise diktats that you respond with honesty. That’s what we give. We do not dilute our principles to suit business obligations. Our products are made in the old fashioned way. We have steered clear of shortcuts. Each and every piece is made in the same traditional method of bamboo hoops and slow needle whirring to make the lace. Love has its own karmic journey. Maybe it’s the love that’s responding back.</br></br>What are the attitudes in fashion changing over the decades? Where is fashion’s future for designs with your niche?</br></br>Look at the fashion around the world. Lace and crochet are consistent. Lace is here to stay. That speaks loads on the future of lace in fashion. It’s a classic embellishment in fashion. Women love it. It’s not going away anytime soon. We are a lace brand. We need one purchase to happen in a thousand in our market to stay in business. That’s a simple logic for excellence. We have to keep creating the most simple, sophisticated designs with the same passion. Great designs don’t need volume. We are content right now.</br></br>What does high thread count mean to you and why is it important to your company?</br></br>Yarn is the key. Our yarn goes through immense stress, which makes it absolutely essential to have a unique tensile strength, which is stable in the lace making process, avoiding brittleness. We have conjured up a specific blend of rayon yarns to achieve this over the years. It stays unbroken for the longest stretch of action. That brings the unique sheen to our lace.</br></br>How has the Covid Pandemic affected your brand?</br></br>It’s been a kind of blessing in disguise. We found time for course correction. Our focus diverted from sales to being janitors (cleaning up the brand). We found scope to refine our skills. Created a data-bank of designs. Refined the skills that had been acquired over 50 years. We updated software and improved processes. Basically we did a lot of clean-up. We had to ensure our designs remain heirloom pieces. Creating possibilities of engagement to lace designs. We conceptualized a Balinese Lace Museum and initiated the process of getting nominated as a heritage craft. It was a long list.</br></br>Which design will be your all-time superstar creation? Is there a story in its creation?</br></br>We love almost all our ’70s designs. The decade when chic, colour and pool parties were the epitome. The age of revolution … styles that clicked. Then we were busy making something revolutionary to be loved. We got our foothold in fashion in the ’70s.</br></br>How are you involved in the creative community in Bali?</br></br>As the flag bearer of Balinese Lace Fashion, we are the finest on the block. Both the founder and myself are pretty much very private people. Our direct visible engagement remains slower than we would like. However, we engage with artists, graphic artists, photographers, musicians and actors. We love to be the support to young creative talents.</br></br>What are the current design projects at Uluwatu Lace?</br></br>This year we are engaging in a lot of very interesting projects … I like to call in non-invasive cross-innovation, where we identify non-parallel creative techniques to come together in an organic symbiotic visual extravagance. Our designers are busy rejecting designs to arrive at acceptable designs. For example, imagine trying to combine lighter Endek fabric with Balinese lace. Both techniques cannot overpower each other. The balance of weight, colour and flow is an absolutely challenging experience.</br></br>Which particular Indonesian / international celebrities could wear your designs and embody what they mean?</br></br>For us, Happy Salma is the epitome of what Uluwatu Lace is supposed to mean. She is the purity of how our design should be expressed. In the case of Hollywood, I would love our designs on Alicia Vikander. Her athletic features and Grecian expression are timeless. And of course, Priyanka Jonas Chopra’s dusky exoticism. If they are reading this … we love you!</br></br>What’s next for Uluwatu Lace?</br></br>Short-Term: make our mark on the Paris, New York, London and Tokyo fashion scenes. Medium Term: Get listed in UNESCO heritage craft category. Long Term: hopefully keep creating inspiring designs. We have a goal to make the brand 100% sustainable with minimum carbon footprint. Engage with blockchain technology to track the impact of our brand. We also hope to have a community fingerprint, where we go beyond our business obligations and leave lasting imprints within the community that defines us.</br></br>IG: @uluwatu_handmade_balinese_lace</br></br>FB: @uluwatulacebali</br></br>www.uluwatu.co.ide FB: @uluwatulacebali www.uluwatu.co.id)
• Tepasin luu plastik ring bali  + (The problem that must be resolved by the f … The problem that must be resolved by the future leader of Bali is the rubbish in Bali. As we can see in the surrounding environment, there is still a lot of rubbish scattered on the roads, in rivers and also in ditches. If the rubbish in the gutter is not cleaned it will make the gutter full of rubbish and during the rainy season it will cause flooding because there is no waterway.</br></br>Prospective Balinese leaders must be firm with people who throw rubbish carelessly. The most important waste that must be resolved is plastic waste. Plastic waste in landfills has overflowed. If this plastic waste is embedded in the ground, it will prevent plants from getting good water. Moreover, if the plastic is burned it will cause pollution. Bali's prospective leaders must solve this waste problem. Maybe elected leaders can create an association or training to recycle plastic waste. What started as plastic waste became crafts such as flowers from used plastic, pencil cases, flower pots, and others. These crafts can be sold and people who don't have jobs can make money.</br></br>This solution might help reduce waste in Bali, and at the same time help the government with the waste problem. Prospective Balinese leaders must pay attention to the surrounding environment so that it remains clean and beautiful.nt so that it remains clean and beautiful.)
• Satya Cipta  + (The struggles of Balinese women take on a … The struggles of Balinese women take on a new life in the art work of Lombok-born Balinese artist, Satya Cipta.</br></br>“My approach to every artwork revolves around a question to myself and mostly other women,” she said. “What is a woman in Bali? Are we ‘complementary’ beings? Are we social creatures made to accompany men live their lives?”</br></br>Her work draws on social reality with a strong substance of feminism. She does this whilst preserving artistic teachings from Balinese traditional techniques, which she believes should be a national asset, in hopes to imbue an authentic Balinese spirit in full, sans western influence.</br></br>Read more about Satya's work and women of Bali here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/uwtp/svwc/#p=26tps://online.fliphtml5.com/uwtp/svwc/#p=26)
• Theo Meier  + (Theo Meier was born in 1908 in Basle, Swit … Theo Meier was born in 1908 in Basle, Switzerland. He was educated in the arts at the Basle School of the Arts. He had worked as a portrait painter for the University of Basle. He made his first trip to Berlin, where he met Liebermann and Hofer at the Berlin Academy, as well as Emil Nolde, one of the contemporary painters he admired most. He studied with Otto Dix who influenced him greatly.</br></br>Meier left Europe for the South Pacific at the age of 24. To finance his travels, he founded a club, where each member promised a monthly fee in exchange for which they could choose one of Meier's paintings upon his return. He sailed to Papeete via Guadeloupe, Martinique, and the Panama Canal, inspired by the beauty he encountered, but also disillusioned by the presence of Western influence.</br></br>After returning briefly to Basel, he went to Bali where his life was changed forever. In Bali, he found an innocence that he did not find in Tahiti. He befriended the German painter Walter Spies, and later moved into the German artist's bamboo house. He married his first Balinese wife in 1936. When the Japanese arrived in Bali in 1941, Meier was granted permission to stay in Bali, unlike his friend Walter Spies who met his death aboard a prisoner of war ship crossing the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately, many of his paintings were lost, some of which were given to Japanese sailors. After the war, Meier remarried, fathering a daughter.</br></br>After 15 years in Southeast Asia, Meier briefly returned to Switzerland, but then returned to Bali, followed by Thailand. In 1957, he married Laiad, his third wife. In 1961, Meier moved to Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, where he lived with Laiad in a beautiful teak house on the banks of the Ping River. He was a prolific artist and continued to paint until his death in Thailand in 1982.paint until his death in Thailand in 1982.)
• Pengelolaan sampah  + (There is a lot of waste that is difficult … There is a lot of waste that is difficult to manage or recycle in Bali</br>As a result, many TPAs and TPSs are full/overloaded</br>Therefore, there is a need for a solution that can handle the waste problem in Bali. I hope that the prospective leaders of Bali can handle this case well so that there is comfort and peace in social life and I also hope that Bali can be free from waste cases that are difficult to manage.</br>Thank you, I apologize if there are any bad word.ou, I apologize if there are any bad word.)
• Menerapkan Konsep Pariwisata Berbasis Masyarakat  + (Tourism has a significant impact in terms … Tourism has a significant impact in terms of employment and local income. However, dependence and wrong management can make tourism one of the causes of over-exploitation of nature and make Bali's condition even worse during the COVID-19 emergency. People are increasingly choosing to work in the hospitality sector rather than the domestic sector, namely agriculture and plantations, so that during a pandemic the agricultural sector also becomes difficult due to the lack of land, good systems and human resources. Though this sector can be a solution to improve the economy of Bali.</br>One solution that can be done without choosing one of these two sectors is to apply the concept of community-based tourism or CBT. This concept can be developed by forming a tourist village so that it can become a forum or economic stimulus for rural communities. The concept of a tourist village that is widely developed in the Java area itself focuses on rural life and natural conditions that are a tourist attraction. Community activities in farming and farming can be an alternative attraction for tourists from outside the region, especially because Bali itself has a unique agricultural system. By implementing this system, the level of sustainability or sustainability of tourism and nature will be better. Of course, when there are disasters or natural phenomena that affect mass tourism like what Bali currently has, the concept of tourism planning is a good solution. If tourist visits decline, there is still a reliable agricultural sector. In addition, this concept can then become the new face of tourism in Bali with the growing trend of the hospitality business, beach panorama and hedonistic, while cultural attractions are starting to be abandoned. This CBT concept requires a good master plan so that its development is right on target. In addition, this concept can also be a solution to achieve the SDGs or Sustainable Development Goals and avoid excessive exploitation, especially to nature.essive exploitation, especially to nature.)
• Tyra Kleen  + (Tyra Kleen (29 June 1874 - 17 September 19 … Tyra Kleen (29 June 1874 - 17 September 1951) was a Swedish artist, author and women's rights activist. Her paintings, illustrations, lithographs and publications were important to the Swedish fin de siècle art movement. But above all she was an independent ethnographical researcher.</br>In 1919, after WWI, she traveled to Java and Bali on a Swedish cargo ship. In Solo (Surakarta), Kleen worked with Beata van Helsdingen-Schoevers to write an anthropological study on the ritual court dances of Solo. Both also participated in the dance lessons. Kleen felt that dancing not only involved making the right movements on the sound of music, but that it also involved the transition into an altered state of mind to become in harmony not only with oneself, but with the Universe.</br></br>Unfortunately, this project ended in July 1920 in turmoil due to clashing personalities, and van Helsdingen-Schoevers died 17 August 1920 of an unknown disease. The project was finished in 1925 with help from "Volkslectuur" (the commission of folk literature), Mabel Fowler and miss Gobée, wife of the Head of the Office for Internal Affairs, titled "The Serimpi and Bedojo Dances at the Court of Surakarta", with 16 pages of text. In July 1925 there appeared a new edition with 30 pages of text. The coloured plates were reproductions made by the Topographic Service of Kleen's drawings. For everyone involved, but especially Kleen, the result was very disappointing, because she wanted to participate in this project in order to result in a standard reference work that could be presented worldwide.</br></br>When she arrived in Bali in 1920, she started a new project on the mudras, or ritual hand poses, of the Balinese Hindu priests with the assistance of the Rajah of Karangasem, Gusti Bagus Djilantik, whom she had met in Solo the year before, and of Piet de Kat Angelino. This was a turning point in her career because de Kat Angelino was able to explain to her the mudras and also encouraged the priests to cooperate. He was district-officer (controleur) of Gianjar and Klungklung for over a decade and had been collecting material on Balinese priests for years in his home in Gianjar. At his home, she could draw priests and their mudras. Their work together is presented in the book Mudras, with text and illustrations by Kleen, who acknowledged that much of the technical information about the poses and ceremonies came from de Kat Angelino and later on from R.Ng. Poerbatjaraka. Kleen spent the whole of 1921 in Java, working on the material collected in Bali the year before. She exhibited her pictures of the priests at the Art Society in Batavia. Collaboration with de Kat Angelino continued and she met him in Amsterdam on her way home. With his help an exhibition was arranged at the Colonial Institute in Amsterdam. The exhibition was favorably reviewed by de Kat Angelino in the magazine Nederlandsch Indië, Oud en Nieuw. What was the reaction at that time in the Netherlands on her work in Bali? Anne Hallema, a Dutch journalist and art-criticus wrote a critical and extensive article on the Mudra's which appeared Elseviers Geïllustreerd Maandschrift, Jaargang 34, 1924 pp. 145–147. He disqualified her work as an artist but praised her for her scientific contribution. He ends his article with stating that we have to be grateful that this stranger from the land of Selma Lagerlöf toke the initiativ to study the mudra's of the Balinese priests in performing his Hinduistic rituals. Specially the Indologists and Orientalists should be happy with the appearance of this publication.</br></br>Another crucial exhibition was Två vittberesta damer (Two Travelling Ladies) at Liljevalch's Public Art Gallery in Stockholm 1922, where she showed art and artifacts from Java and Bali together with Swedish photographer and author Ida Trotzig contributing works from Japan. This exhibition was the starting point for the "Bali-fever" in Sweden. Kleen's depictions of mudras were shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1923.</br></br>Besides Mudras, Kleen published two other books about Bali: Ni-Si-Pleng, a story about black children written for white children (1924), and, seven years later, Tempeldanser och musikinstrument pa Bali, printed in 300 numbered copies, translated in 1936 as The Temple Dances in Bali.</br></br>Kleen's study on the mudras, the exhibition in Amsterdam at the Colonial Institute and the publication of her books made her internationally known. For her scientific ethnographic work on Bali, Kleen was awarded the Johan August Wahlberg silver medal in April 1938, given to individuals who have "promoted anthropological and geographical science through outstanding efforts".</br></br>Walter Spies was the central figure in the circle of artists residing on the island in Ubud, Klungklung and Karangasem. He was considered to be the greatest expert on Balinese dance and drama. Together with the British dance critic Beryl de Zoete, he wrote the standard 1938 work Dance and Drama in Bali. Spies was jealous of the international success of Kleen[citation needed] and wrote a very critical nine-page review of the Temple Dances in Bali in the journal Djawa (1939). He complained, "the text and the depictions are filled with so many mistakes, errors and incorrect statements that one must shake one's head." Spies claims that as an ethnographic document the book has no value. As a result, there were nearly no references to the work of Kleen in any ethnographic periodicals or publications after this critical review. It is only in 1962 that C. Hooykaas in his article "Saiva-Siddhanta in Java and Bali" supported the importance of the study on mudras by de Kat Angelino and Kleen.</br></br>Kleen contributed work to various European magazines, including Sluyters' Monthly, Nederlandsch Indië Oud en Nieuw, Ord och Bild and Inter-Ocean, between 1920 and 1925 and influenced in this way the perception and expectations of foreign visitors to Bali. Furthermore, she influenced with her colourful, vivid and dynamic art-deco drawing style the development of painting by local artists in Bali, not in a one-way influence but more a kind of mutual influence.Mostly these local paintings were made for the touristic market and depicted daily life instead of exclusively being concerned with gods, demons and the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. In this way, she took part in the marketing of "the last paradise". This also meant that she became associated with this type of magazine drawing instead of her more important ethnographic publications. more important ethnographic publications.)
• Umbu Wulang Landu Paranggi  + (Umbu Wulang Landu Paranggi, born in Kanang … Umbu Wulang Landu Paranggi, born in Kananggar, Waingapu, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, August 10, 1943. His poems have been published in many mass media, including the Indonesian Pulpit, Basis, Pusara Magazine, Arena, Yogya Pioneer, Bali Post, Journal CAK, Kolong Magazine. Some of his poems are also summarized in joint anthologies, including Manifes (1968), Milestone III (1987), The Ginseng (1993), Saron (2018), Tutur Batur (2019). </br></br>Umbu used to take care of the literature room at the Pelopor Yogya weekly, which was headquartered on Jalan Malioboro. On March 5, 1969, together with several other figures, Umbu founded the literary community Persada Studi Klub (PSK). At that time Umbu was dubbed the President of Malioboro. The pioneers of Yogya and PSK gave birth to hundreds or even thousands of poets scattered throughout Indonesia.</br></br>Since 1978 Umbu lived in Bali and in July 1979 was asked to become the literary editor of the Bali Post daily. As he did in Pioneer Yogya, Umbu faithfully, diligently, and painstakingly, nurtured the seeds of writers to grow into well-known figures in Indonesian literature.</br></br>For his dedication to the world of literature, Umbu was awarded a number of awards. These include the 2018 Cultural Award from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Indonesia, the 2018 Dharma Kusuma Award from the Bali Provincial Government, the Literature Service Award from the Language and Book Development Agency in 2019, and the Jakarta Academy Award (2019). Umbu died on April 6, 2021y Award (2019). Umbu died on April 6, 2021)
• W. Mustika  + (W. Mustika was born in Kuta, Bali, Septemb … W. Mustika was born in Kuta, Bali, September 11, 1970. He pioneered the Rumah Semesta Community since the publication of his 4th book: When the Universe Talks (2013). To date, he has written and published 11 books on life and spirituality. He has also written the poem "Klungkung, Tanah Tua Tanah Cinta" (2016) which was included in the poetry anthology book with the same title. Rumah Semesta is a community that, apart from working in the field of humanity, also focuses on being a shared learning space to understand life, as a place for people to release the inner burdens of the joys and sorrows of life and also as a place to learn together to understand one's spirituality.together to understand one's spirituality.)
• Wayan Dastra  + (Wayan Dastra, born in Ubud, 7 June 1980. H … Wayan Dastra, born in Ubud, 7 June 1980. He is a painter who graduated from ISI Denpasar. Since the 2000s, he has been diligent in participating in joint exhibitions, including the joint exhibition of the Cambodian Studio at the Jakarta Cultural Center (2018), “Spirit Barong” at the Jakarta Cultural Center (2010), “Absolute” at the Archade of Kuta Galeria Bali (2006). Many of his works take the theme of everyday life of ordinary people who are possessed something magical-mystical. are possessed something magical-mystical.)
• Wayan Eka Mahardika Suamba  + (Wayan Eka Mahardika Suamba was born in Bat … Wayan Eka Mahardika Suamba was born in Batuan, August 17, 1985. He started studying painting when he was 10 years old, his grandfather I Wayan Taweng and his uncles I Wayan Bendi, I Ketut Sadia, I Wayan Diana. He has exhibited together such as “Mother Rupa Batuan” at Bentara Budaya Bali (2019), Endih Batur at Taman Budaya Bali (2018), “Experience Rudolf Bonet's Home” in Ubud (2016), “Golden Generation” at Arma Museum, Ubud ( 2018), "The Dynamic Heritage" at the Santrian Gallery, Sanur (2018). He has won nine TITIAN PRIZE Finalists (2018).as won nine TITIAN PRIZE Finalists (2018).)
• Wayan Suastama  + (Wayan Suastama is a painter born in Lalang … Wayan Suastama is a painter born in Lalanglinggah, Tabanan, Bali, 1972. He studied fine arts at ISI Denpasar. Since 1995 he has been diligent in displaying his works in joint and solo exhibitions, both at home and abroad, such as the Bali Megarupa (2019) exhibition. In 2000, his work entered the final of the Philip Morris Art Award. In general, his works often feature female figures with soft and charming colors. He is active in the art community Militanarts.</br></br>Read Full article in Sawidji Artist Biography</br></br>Wayan Suastama and the Art of Introspection</br></br>In pursuit of art, I wished to have a better understanding, so I went to SMSR Batubulan Denpasar. I didn’t have the ambition to be a painter or this or that, I just wanted to understand art better. In fact, in SMSR I chose to study graphics and communications. This was a study of typography and graphics.</br></br></br>https://sawidji.com/about-sawidji/artists-sawidji-gallery/wayan-suastama/ji/artists-sawidji-gallery/wayan-suastama/)
• Wayan Sumahardika  + (Wayan Sumahardika was born in Denpasar, Ma … Wayan Sumahardika was born in Denpasar, May 11, 1992. He obtained a Masters degree at Undiksha Language Education Study Program, Singaraja. He became a director, scriptwriter and founder of Teater Kalangan. His manuscript won first place in the Indonesian Monologue Script Contest at the UIN Jakarta Festival, first place in the Traditional Drama Script Writing Competition for the Bali Provincial Culture Service 2018, and 1st Place in the Modern Drama Script Writing Competition for the Bali Provincial Culture Office 2017. Some of his performances were staged at the event. Indonesia V Theater pulpit, Bali Emerging Writers Festival, Bali Arts Festival, Bali Mandara Nawanatya, 100 Putu Wijaya Monologue Festival, Canasta Theater Parade, North Bali Young Theater Parade, Jembrana Hamlet Festival and Bali Language Month Festival in Bali Province. Writings in the form of poetry, short stories, essays, and theater reviews have been published in a number of media such as Indopos, Media Indonesia, Bali Post, Bali Tribune, Tribune Bali, Tatakala.co, Bale Bengong and have been compiled in several anthologies.have been compiled in several anthologies.)
• I Wayan Januariawan  + (Wayan was born in Jauary 1986. He is a gra … Wayan was born in Jauary 1986. He is a graduate of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Denpasar. </br>Donal wishes to revive and embody the “tradition” of painting in the history of the development of modern art through the method of painting on the spot. He returns to nature and tries to appreciate and permeate the phenomenon of form, where aspects of light play a vital role in the absorption of objects by the eye and are then transferred to the canvas plane.</br></br>The choice of objects painted by Donal on the spot is also an object in the surrounding environment that is familiar in his daily life as a Balinese. Thus, what appears visibly to Donal’s works is the painting of landscapes, trees, or parts of certain plants that are painted close-up, or a collection of natural objects.</br></br>Donal views painting as part of the culture of society. He wants to present things that might look simple, natural, and beautiful (in the eyes of ordinary people) in the hope that this will be the entrance for them to be able to respond to even deeper things, that is, the ideas in each of his paintings.</br></br>Based on Donal’s view of his creative process as serious and intense, painting on the spot with impasto techniques, we can read this as Donal’s effort to celebrate and give meaning to painting as a way of presenting beauty and peace of mind through the elements of art—especially colors, which all support light. Donal puts painting as mainstream in his creative process. His struggle and his trust in the power of painting is an inseparable part of a human being’s sense of beauty.</br></br>He joined in group exhibitions from 2005, and had solo exhibitions from 2014. 2005, and had solo exhibitions from 2014.)
• Pemberantasan Korupsi Demi Kelancaran Program Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali  + (Who doesn't know that Bali is one of the r … Who doesn't know that Bali is one of the regions with the largest tourism revenue in Indonesia. Even in 2023 Bali began planning a development called Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali which means as 6 main developments for the welfare and happiness of human life. Nangun sat kerthi loka bali itself has goals related to advancing Bali tourism, where there are 6 main sources, namely, atma kerthi, segara kerthi, danu kerthi, wana kerthi, jana kerthi, jagat kerthi which means for the welfare of human life in each part.</br>But development in Bali will not be able to run well if there are still many unscrupulous people who utilize development funds for personal gain or can be referred to as corruption. Examples such as the case of corruption of Paibon Wargi Temple development funds in Klungkung Regency and the case of corruption of SPI funds at the Udayana Campus. This is one of the factors inhibiting development in Bali. Even those who are supposed to investigate corruption cases turn a blind eye and are mute to all these incidents.</br>Therefore, it is hoped that the Bali Provincial Government can take these problems seriously. So that the Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali program runs well without any cases of corruption in the development.ny cases of corruption in the development.)
• Wayan Sila  + (“The very first night I slept over at my n … “The very first night I slept over at my new studio an owl flew into the garden. It wasn’t a coincidence that I noticed it perched in a tree,” says Balinese artist Wayan Sila. “This was a</br>special experience and powerful omen. A gift from the Gods to me.”</br></br>The owl is much revered by indigenous cultures and in folklore around the world as a</br>guardian spirit, as well as a wise creature capable of extraordinary sight. Balinese</br>mythology reveals that if an owl visits a family compound while a female member is</br>pregnant this is indeed a positive sign. Burung Hantu literally translates from bahasa</br>Indonesia into the English language as ghost bird; or the owl, the mysterious bird of the</br>night.</br>“I have a unique connection with owls. It is a potent image that resonates with my heart. I</br>was intuitively led to draw the owl and then I began to include it in my works. It has now</br>manifested into a personal symbolic image, equivalent to the Barong. The owl also</br>encourages me to reflect on the joy that I derive from my family life,” says Wayan.</br>Born in Ubud, 1970, Wayan Silawasinspired by his grandfather, well known local artist</br>Wayan Barwa. From an early age he regularly visited Barwa’sstudio and gallery,</br>surrounded by the paintings of his Balinese heritage, this was the perfect scenario for a</br>child to learn to draw and paint.</br>Wayan soon became adept in the “Ubud Style” of modern traditional Balinese painting. In</br>the evolution of Balinese painting during the last century, from its origins of the Classical</br>Kamasan style that concerned teachings from the Hindu Epics, each village then began to</br>create their own distinctive style.</br>The Ubud style moved away from the religious and began to be characterized by</br>narratives that involve daily village life and depictions of rural and environmental</br>landscapes. The artists from Ubud were quick to adopt western influences in the 1930’s,</br>depth of field, shades of color, localized narratives and the development of the human</br>figure. The Kamasan style was originally a collective work and never signed by an</br>individual. The new personalized and expressive form of Balinese painting has its roots</br>firmly entrenched here in Ubud.</br></br>Wayan’s canvases are beautifully composed and resound with an overwhelming sense of</br>balance and harmony. His highly detailed works are first sketched in pencil then outlined</br>in black Chinese ink, finally they are rendered in acrylic paint with a fine kaus bamboo, a</br>small piece of bamboo crafted with a tiny point to apply the medium. A large canvas, 100 x</br>80 cms, may take up to six months to complete. “In 1997 I was inspired to include owls in my compositions after seeing a wonderful sketch by a Japanese child.”</br></br>Wayan’s relationship with the burung hantu then activated an endearing association with</br>the people of Japan, to whom the owl is symbolic of happiness. He first visited Japan in</br>2002 and his premiere solo exhibition there was in 1998. Every year since then Wayan has </br>enjoyed the privilege of exhibiting work in galleries, department stores, even in the</br>Indonesian Consulate in Tokyo. He has held over 15 solo exhibitions in Japan, and</br>numerous other exhibitions in Bali, Jakarta, Spain and also at the prestigious Agung Rai</br>Museum of Art in Ubud.</br></br>“It’s an honor for me to be invited on intercultural exchange programs teaching young</br>Japanese students traditional Balinese painting techniques. I do this each year when I visit</br>Japan.” Wayan has since developed a healthy market for his works there and continues to</br>ell to the Japanese tourists who often visit his Ubud studio/gallery.</br></br>Wayan Sila, acrylic on Canvas, 2012,</br>45x 60cm.</br>Wayan Sila</br>Garden + Bale studio of Wayan Sila.</br>Wayan Sila. 2012, chinese ink +</br>acrylic on canvas, 60x80cm.</br>Wayan’s cooperative works with Japanese poet Yoko Jatiasih have been the focus of two books. They initially</br>collaborated in 1998 to create music and poetry for his paintings. In 2004 their first book “Kata Kata” Echoes From The</br>Woods, and then in 2010 “Pelan Pelan” were published.</br>Browsing through these books, the creative synergy between the two is easy to recognize. Yoko’s short poems, no more</br>than 6 lines, resonate with an uncomplicated intelligence. Upon the opposing page to the text are Wayan’s</br>complimentary images created especially to accompany each poem.</br>As you contemplate the words essence, as well as study Wayan’s images, the mysterious bird of the nights’full round</br>eyes are firmly transfixed upon you. The fusion of words along with the images perplex the imagination, and then defy</br>you to believe their medium is the owl’s silent and alluring gaze.</br>In 2011 Wayan relocated to his new studio gallery in Jalan Bisma in Ubud. Journey 400 meters along Jalan Bisma until the</br>roadside urban development gives way to the effervescence of the padis. Down on the right hand side nestled in the</br>sawah you will find his small abode. Look for the sign on the road then follow the narrow path that divides the green</br>swaying fields to his studio/gallery encircled by the bamboo fence.</br>Wayan has created a personal space that reflects the elements that enrich and sustain him. Situated in the middle of the</br>yard he has built a bamboo bale which functions as his studio, yet also as a place of quiet retreat. The surrounding</br>garden is abundant with organic vegetables, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, ornamental shrubs and flowers. Indeed, Wayan</br>has created his special own oasis.</br>As you enter his two Bali dogs are quick to offer enthusiastic toothy greetings. The verdant vegetation is soothing and</br>inviting. I discover two rabbits, four exotic birds and frogs and snakes frequent visitors, so Wayan tells me. Stone</br>carvings covered with brilliant green moss hide among the foliage, shrines and small Hindu temples are adorned with</br>offerings and the sweet sent of burning incense seduces the senses. An outhouse serves as a simple kitchen and two </br>rooms contain Wayan’s gallery painting collection and books for sale.</br>When we observe Wayan’s paintings we enter into a beautiful and extraordinarily tranquil world. His owls’ peer out</br>from within forests and lush scenes, their big eyes possess a magnetic pull and communicate a language that is</br>deciphered in our hearts. Wayan Sila is a painter of immense sensitivity and his works are vehicles of healing qualities and love.re vehicles of healing qualities and love.)

• Jean Couteau  + ("...apart from Bali on which his many book … "...apart from Bali on which his many books focus — like Time Rites and Festivals in Bali Today I, Bali Today II, Bali Inspires and Lempad ( 2014 ) — he has written numerous books on Indonesian artists, such as Affandi, Arifien Neif, Srihadi Sudarsono, Walter Spies, Made Wiante and many more.</br></br>He is indeed a learned man. But his demeanor displays a humility that can be too much, even for his close Indonesian friends. They say he is more Javanese than the Javanese. He would never stand up, for instance, to demand his due, leaving himself victim to people’s manipulative tendencies.</br></br>Yet he is held in high respect. ..."</br></br>full piece at https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/03/05/jean-couteau-self-critique-as-a-way-of-criticizing.htmlself-critique-as-a-way-of-criticizing.html)

• Jean Couteau  +
• Hildred Geertz  + ("Hildred was born in Queens, New York on F … "Hildred was born in Queens, New York on February 12, 1927 and reared there and in Teaneck, New Jersey. A graduate of Antioch College, she received her Ph.D. from Radcliffe College in 1956. Her first book, The Javanese Family (Free Press of Glencoe, Inc.), was published in 1961. After her initial fieldwork in Java, she taught at The University of Chicago from 1960 to 1970 before coming to Princeton University in 1970. At Princeton, Hildred taught courses on the history of anthropological theory, the anthropological study of life stories, the anthropology of art, and the ethnographer’s craft.</br></br>In 1972, Hildred became the first chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at Princeton University, and thus the first woman chair of a department at Princeton, a position in which she served for many years. She was named Professor Emeritus in 1998.</br></br>Hildred did extensive fieldwork in Morocco, and in Java and Bali, Indonesia and returned to Indonesia repeatedly during her career to conduct the research which helped fuel her extensive list of publications. She completed more than two years of fieldwork research in the village of Batuan on the island of Bali. Working in the same village that was studied in the 1930s by Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, she focused on the interconnections between different Balinese art forms and how and why such forms have changed through time. She investigated the effects of economic development and tourism on Balinese artistic endeavor.</br></br>The first book from the research in Batuan, Images of Power: Balinese Paintings Made for Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead, was published in January 1995 (University of Hawaii Press). In 2004,The Life of a Balinese Temple: Artistry, Imagination, and History in a Peasant Village was also published by the University of Hawaii Press. Among her other works, Professor Geertz is co-author with her former husband Clifford Geertz of Kinship in Bali (University of Chicago Press, 1975), and co-author with Clifford Geertz and Lawrence Rosen of Meaning and Order in Moroccan Society (Cambridge University Press, 1979). Most recently, in 2017, at the age of 90, her book, Storytelling in Bali, was published by the Dutch publishing house Brill."shed by the Dutch publishing house Brill.")
• Louis Nagelkerke  + ("Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lo … "Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lots of beauty to offer. Louis Nagelkerke is not only fascinated by the beauty of the people, but also by all the wonderful things religion has brought the country, such as temples and buddha statues. During his many journeys through Indonesia, Louis noticed that it is a very rich country in many ways. Louis believes that this has a lot to do with the fact that the Indonesian people are proud of their country. When Louis travels through Bali to take pictures for his paintings, the local people enjoy that. Meanwhile, it is not special for them. They live with all that beauty, their rich culture, and traditions every day. They are used to it. When Louis paints Balinese people, he tries to show them how beautiful and rich their culture is, how beautiful they are themselves. For Louis personal[ly], it is important that he, while photographing and painting the people, can make a part of their personality his own. It is a search for beauty, mysticism, culture, folklore, very much related to daily life; the folklore our modern western society lost over the years.</br></br>Born February 3, 1949, in Eindhoven</br>Education in ceramics, window dressing, drawings, and paintings</br>Well known since the '80s through many exact portraits</br></br>His paintings are unique through the expression of mysticism and sphere. His inspirations Louis Nagelkerke finds almost through his vivid relation to the eastern culture and people. Musicians and dancers, especially from the wonderful island Bali. Besides that, his paintings are also influenced through the theatre.</br>Louis is an outstanding artist and always open-minded to new ideas.rtist and always open-minded to new ideas.)
• John Darling  + ("John Darling moved to Bali in 1969 and de … "John Darling moved to Bali in 1969 and developed a rapport with its people and an affinity for their way of life. Of particular interest was their religious traditions and the changes to the Balinese society and economy that occurred as a result of the influx of tourists.</br></br>Australian documentary filmmaker John Darling standing next to camera on tripod in a jungle area in Bali John Darling during filming of Lempad of Bali (1978). Courtesy Sara Darling. Photographer unknown. NFSA title: 1586432 </br></br>His first documentary, Lempad of Bali (1978) which he co-directed with Lorne Blair, explores the life and work of 116-year-old artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and his subsequent funeral, detailing the complex, Balinese funerary customs. This production won the Documentary Award at the Asian Film Festival in 1980.</br></br>Darling’s subsequent films formed his Bali Triptych (1987) series. Each hour-long episode – Between the Mountain and the Sea, The Path of the Soul and Demons and Deities – presents in vivid detail the history, culture and way of life of the Balinese people.</br></br>Darling worked with other filmmakers, including John Moyle for Bali Hash (1989), which juxtaposed the raucous nature of the Hash House Harriers gathering of international tourists and the peaceful Balinese ceremonies occurring at the same time."</br></br>Full article at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/john-darling-bali-documentary-filmmaker</br></br>See also:</br>My Friend, John Darling by Rio Helmi. Ubud Now & Then, June 26, 2013. http://ubudnowandthen.com/my-friend-john-darling/</br></br>My Favorite Redhead: John Darling by Made Wijaya. Ubud Now & Then, July 3, 2013. http://ubudnow.webhost66.com/my-favourite-redhead-john-darling/w.webhost66.com/my-favourite-redhead-john-darling/)
• BALI DAKI NAPI BALI MEWALI?  + ("OM SWASTYASTU" "OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SID … "OM SWASTYASTU"</br>"OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SIDHAM"</br>"OM ANO BADRAH KRATAWO YANTU WISWATAH"</br>I would like to express my thanks to the presenter, for the time given to me, the honorable ladies and gentlemen of the jury and prospective members of the Bali Province DPD, as well as my fellow participants, whom I am proud of. Before that, let us pray to the presence of Almighty God. Thanks to Him, we can gather here with happiness at the Bali Public Participation Wikithon with orations, which carries the theme, Election 2024: what are the most urgent problems to be addressed by Bali's prospective leaders ? Hopefully events like this can be held frequently to develop a threatening Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, as we know, Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples with its very beautiful environment, which is often visited by foreign tourists, because Bali is one of the focuses of tourism in Indonesia. This is what drives many foreign tourists to come to Bali. Even though Bali is a tourist destination, this is not the main topic of discussion, but there are problems that have a significant impact on Bali. As we know, this so-called era of destruction, if we talk about the problems in Bali, will cause Bali to collapse. Unfortunately, the problems in Bali have not received treatment that is useful for the island of Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, if you look at life now it is certainly different from previous life, especially with the problems, the most important problem is related to the environment and land of the island of Bali which has been built up and used as a tourist attraction, this is what will make the island of Bali In terms of land and environment, it will become increasingly narrow, if all the land and environment in Bali is made into a tourist attraction, where will we (humans), animals and others live and live our daily lives? Talking about the land environment that has been converted into a tourist spot, of course there are many daily activities carried out to produce plastic waste for society, this is what will become Bali's next problem. The existence of rubbish in Bali is very sad and gets very little attention, this is what creates big dangers, for example: floods, dengue fever and others. Moreover, as has recently been reported, the rubbish bins or Suwung landfills in Bali are very full and cause fires, giving rise to smoke pollution which causes disease. Are we all willing to live and do activities in dirty places? Of course, many of you are reluctant to live in a dirty place. </br></br>Happy attendees, if I conclude it is related to the problems in Bali, so that Balinese leaders can provide solutions related to problems: the transfer of land or the environment to become tourist attractions and the rampant waste which has not received special attention from the government. Based on these problems, if we don't work together from now on as the front guard, it is certain that the island of Bali will gradually collapse. The island of Bali, which has been nicknamed a thousand temples, will lose its sanctity. Based on these problems, my hope is that the elected leader of Bali 2024 will be able to find a solution so that the Balinese people can implement the noble values that exist in Bali, namely TRI HITA KARANA, because these problems are related. with the TRI HITA KARANA value, so that Bali can return to the way it was before.</br></br>Happy guests, that is the speech I can deliver, I hope you all are aware of the current condition of Bali.re aware of the current condition of Bali.)
• Infrastruktur Jalan  + ("Om Swastyastu, Thank you for the time giv … "Om Swastyastu, Thank you for the time given to me. My name is Ni Luh Ari Purnama Yanti from SMA Negeri 1 Tabanan. To the judges who I really respect and the audience who I really love. I feel very happy to be able to deliver the oration entitled "Road infrastructure"</br></br>Ladies and gentlemen, as we know, road infrastructure greatly influences the economy today. If there is no road infrastructure or the roads are in disrepair, what else is there to earn a living nowadays? How do I take merchandise abroad? In this millennial era and era of globalization, road infrastructure is very necessary in today's life. Many people today earn a living on the streets, some become Ojols, some become traders and others; Candidates for leadership in 2024 should be able to see the condition of their people in villages and cities, so that they do not create social inequality. So that the roads in villages and cities are the same, so that the materials are good and can last a long time and people can earn a living on smooth roads. And for the 2024 Leader Candidates to be honest about the road and development assistance, so that it doesn't happen that the funds are disbursed but the roads and construction are not completed, let alone non-existent? Don't prospective leaders feel sorry when they see their people earning a living through damaged roads? On a rocking bridge to pass east to west over rivers and seas? there are also those who cannot leave the village because the roads are damaged but in the city the roads are good. However, there are also damaged roads in the city, which makes it difficult for large trucks to pass and causes traffic jams. The 2024 Leader Candidates should now be fair and honest with all their people. 2024 Leader Candidates so that they can pay more attention to their people, so that during the campaign they don't just make sweet promises to their people so that they are not called Sweet Promises of Leader Candidates.</br></br>OK, that's all my speech, I hope what I say can be heard by the 2024 Leader Candidates. Thank you for your attention, everyone present. "Meli bungkung aba to the temple Sambilang ngayah, Kirang Langkung nunas ampura titiang sisya wawu melajah". I end with the paramashanti "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om".paramashanti "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om".)
• Anais Nin  + ("One of the first female writers of erotic … "One of the first female writers of erotica, Anaïs Nin is perhaps most famous for her soul-penetrating diaries, her bohemian love affair with writer Henry Miller and an incestuous relationship with her father at the advice of her psychologist. She was also heavily involved in the psychoanalyst scene, and was interested in integrating and harmonising the self through the process of writing. Therefore it is no surprise that she idealised the idyllic island of Bali—a quiet refuge in which man lived in harmony with his universe....</br></br>In 1955, Anaïs first took LSD under the guidance of Aldous Huxley and wrote a beautifully evocative description of her visions and subconscious landscape which included images of Javanese temples, Balinese music, symbolic dance gestures before finally finishing with the conclusion, “Ah, I cannot capture the secret of life with WORDS.” She was beginning to reveal what her soul desired deep down—for Anaïs, utopia was a state of mind in which the artist had access to the world of dreams. Perhaps this is why she fell in love with the mysticism and art of Bali. In her final journal (volume 7 of her diaries) she finished with a reflection on her trip to this island, complete with magical descriptions of sacred cremations, opulent gardens, temple dances, Wayang shadow puppets, natural-material bungalows used as hotels, the haunting music, and the sophisticated and gentle ways of the Balinese people."d and gentle ways of the Balinese people.")
• Caesilia Nina Yanuariani  + ("Reina Caesilia" was the pen name given to … "Reina Caesilia" was the pen name given to Caesilia Nina Yanuariani by Umbu Landu Paranggi. This reclusive poet was born in Surakarta on January 29, 1965. She grew up in Singaraja, Bali and attended school at SMAN 1 in Singaraja and then studied in the Faculty of Literature at Udayana University. She worked as a journalist with both Bali Post and Nusa. She wrote poetry since she was a teenager and has been published in the Bali Post, and her poetry has been included in a number of anthologies, such as, Pedas Lada Pasir Kuarsa (2009), Dendang Denpasar Nyiur Sanur (2012), Negeri Poci 6: Laut Negeri (2015), Klungkung: Tanah Tua, Tanah Cinta (2016), and Saron (2018). Her poem entitled "Women Who Become Sailors" was nominated for an award in the national poetry writing competition held by the Leon Agusta Institute in 2014. She went into a coma after falling off her motorcycle and died on April 2, 2019 due to a severe cerebral haemorrhage.2019 due to a severe cerebral haemorrhage.)
• I Made Nanda Adi Saputera  + ("Small but full", is the appropriate expre … "Small but full", is the appropriate expression to introduce a student of SMP Negeri 1 Selemadeg who comes from the foot of the mountain. I Made Adi Saputera, who is familiarly called Nanda, was born in Mendek, October 8, 2004. </br></br>This class VIII B student likes to organize. He is included in the OSIS board for the 2017-2018 term and has just been inaugurated as the OSIS board for the 2018-2019 term. As a student council administrator, he has never reneged in carrying out his obligations. Apart from that, Nanda also participates in extracurricular Nyastra Bali. He also has hobbies of football and drawing. The second child of Ida Ayu Komang Yunika with I Wayan Merdana from Banjar Mendek, Wanagiri Kauh Village, Selemadeg Tabanan District, is very fond of studying literature, especially writing Balinese script. </br></br>According to Nanda, writing Balinese script is an art based on feelings. He taught himself this hobby. His teacher noticed his aptitude and provided guidance to participate in competitions. When he was in elementary school, he won first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Selemadeg district level in 2017 and first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Tabanan level in the framework of Porsenijar 2017.</br></br>When he was in junior high school, he started by learning to write Balinese script in lontar. Thanks to his perseverance in learning, he won 1st place in writing Balinese script at the Tabanan regency level papyrus at Porsenijar in 2018, the 1st place writing the Tabanan regency invitation lontar at the Balipost Goes to School event in 2018 and at the Tabanan district ambassador at the Balinese script writing competition at Bali Arts Festival (PKB) in 2018. </br></br>Like other smart students, after graduating from SMP Nanda intends to continue his education at SMA Negeri 1 Tabanan. He also wants to continue his education at top universities such as the University of Indonesia (UI) or the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). This 14-year-old student who has dreams of becoming a painter said that his achievements are inseparable from the motivation of his parents and teachers. He emphasized that every child has the right to learn, regardless of who, from where, and wherever they go to school. In essence, EDUCATION IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY. IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY.)
• Arie Smit  + (15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born … 15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born Indonesian painter who lived on Bali.</br></br>Smit was the third of eight children of a trader in cheese and confectionery in Zaandam. His family moved in 1924 to Rotterdam, where Smit eventually studied graphic design at the Academy of Arts. In his youth he was most inspired by the work of three artists named Paul (Signac, Gauguin and Cézanne). In 1938 he joined the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. After three months he was sent to the Dutch East Indies , where he worked as a lithographer for the Dutch army's Topographical Service in Batavia, engraving relief maps of the archipelago. Etching Balinese mountains onto maps ignited his desire to one day go to Bali.</br></br>In early 1942 Smit was transferred to the infantry in East Java, but was soon captured by the invading Japanese forces. He spent three and a half years in forced labor camps building roads, bridges, and railways on the Burma Railway in Thailand, and Burma. After the Japanese capitulation in August 1945, Smit convalesced in Bangkok until January 1946. After being stationed in Denpasar, Bali as a staff writer for the infantry, he returned to the Topographical Service in Batavia in September. Until its discontinuation in 1950, he remained employed at this service, eventually becoming head of the drawing department, but in his spare time he criss-crossed Java as a painter and in October 1948 had his first exhibition in Batavia/Jakarta.[5] After Indonesian Independence on December 27, 1949, all Dutch nationals had to choose between Dutch or Indonesian citizenship within two years. Smit briefly considered emigrating to South Africa, but decided to stay; he became an Indonesian citizen late in 1951. In the following years he taught graphics and lithography at the Institut Teknologi Bandung in West Java.</br></br>Bali</br>On invitation by the Dutch artist Rudolf Bonnet he visited Bali in 1956, together with Dutch artist Auke Sonnega. He soon met art dealer James (Jimmy) Clarence Pandy, who ran a gallery and souvenir shop. Pandy invited Smit to stay in a house on stilts at the beach of Sanur. Smit and Pandy remained friends and formed a partnership. Pandy was well-connected; Sukarno would sometimes bring his state guests to his gallery. With his love for bright colors, Smit was captured by the Balinese landscapes in its 'riotous light', and soon decided to stay to depict its villages, rice terraces, palm trees and temples.</br></br>In 1960, while touring the village of Penestanan in the Ubud District where he then lived, he came upon some boys drawing in the sand. Impressed by their talent, Smit invited them to his studio, where they became the first of a growing number of students. With minimal instruction but lots of encouragement and material support, his pupils created a naive style of genre painting that became known as the 'Young Artists' style, which at its peak had 300-400 followers. Though he is considered the father of the movement, its style is quite different than any of Smit's own styles over the years.</br></br>From the time of his arrival in Bali, Smit moved some 40 times, "to see what is beyond the next hill". He stayed longest in his favorite areas of Karangasem and Buleleng. He finally settled in 1992 in the village of Sanggingan near Ubud under the patronage of Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, founder of the Neka Art Museum. In recognition for his role in the development of painting on the island, Smit received the Dharma Kusama (Flower of Devotion, a Balinese cultural award) in 1992 from the government of Bali. The Arie Smit Pavilion was opened at the Neka Art Museum in 1994 to display his works and those of contemporary Balinese artists. The Museum Bali in Denpasar and the Penang Museum in Malaysia also have collections of his work. Smit further had exhibits in Jakarta, Singapore, Honolulu and Tokyo. Smit lived near Ubud for the rest of his life, but died on 23 March 2016 in a hospital Denpasar at three weeks before turning 100.enpasar at three weeks before turning 100.)
• A A Ngurah Paramartha  + (A A Ngurah Paramartha was born in Denpasar … A A Ngurah Paramartha was born in Denpasar, October 14, 1974. He completed his art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 1995 he has been actively displaying his works in various exhibitions, such as the “Kamasra” exhibition at Bali Cliff Resort Jimbaran (1996), Indonesian artist “Colour Wheel” at the Dublin Ireland Painting Gallery (2009), “Ulu-Teben”, the MilitantArt group.= at Bentara Budaya Denpasar (2015). His solo exhibitions include “Secret Desire” at Hide Out Fine Art Ubud (2003), “Exploration of Life” at Ten Fine Art, Sanur (2011). His works tend to be figurative by showing imaginary figures with multiple interpretations.ary figures with multiple interpretations.)
• I Made Wahyu Senayadi  + (A graduate in Fine Arts from the Indonesia … A graduate in Fine Arts from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Denpasar, Senayadi has exhibited two and three-dimensional works in exhibitions, including two solo shows, throughout Bali and Java since 2005. He represents a new wave of Balinese artists dedicated to innovating within the contemporary format experimenting with conventional and non-conventional media. “I am very grateful for having my work recognised in the UOB Painting of the Year Awards,” said Senayadi, born in 1985 in Marga, Tabanan, Central Bali. “Through this award, I trust it will help provide a bridge to the goals that I want to achieve in my career.”</br></br>Despite his visual challenges during the past five years, Senayadi has excelled in his artistic pursuits. In 2018 he was recognised as one of Nine Finalists in the TiTian Prize, a biannual art award presented by Yayasan TiTian Bali (Bali Art Foundation) recognising Balinese talent innovation within the visual arts. In 2019 Senayadi distinguished himself with eye-catching and ingenious works made from natural coconut fibres, ‘Menanti Keberuntung/Longing #1’ and ‘Buta Bongol/Deaf Monster’ during ‘Mahardika’, a group exhibition at TiTian Art Space in Ubud.up exhibition at TiTian Art Space in Ubud.)
• Symon  + (A stylistic heir to Walter Spies, Le Mayeu … A stylistic heir to Walter Spies, Le Mayeur and his mentor, the Indonesian-Dutch painter Arie Smit, Symon was among the last in the lineage of foreign artists who have helped raise Bali’s international profile as an exotic destination for art and design. Renowned for his vivid pop style with new iconic motifs, he was born on April 13, 1947, as Ronald Thomas Bierl in Detroit, Michigan, the United States, and made Bali his home in 1978. He was installed in the Puri Kaler of Ubud Palace by the Ubud royal family, who had for decades been patrons of foreign artists. Symon later took over Arie Smit’s cottage in nearby Campuhan, where his studio grew into local landmark. In 2014, he moved full-time to his other destination studio at Alas Sari in North Bali, Art Zoo, which he had founded in 1998.</br></br>Symon, who passed away on April 15, 2020 of natural causes from sepsis, was incredibly prolific and successful, creating many thousands of artworks in several countries.</br></br>His work was widely collected by tastemakers like former minister Joop Ave, especially during the 1990s and 2000s trend for Asian neotraditional style. Many collectors built submersive Symon environments, as at Qunci Villas in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. A book series on Southeast Asian interiors had to swap some paintings in many of its featured homes because too many of their architects and owners had put Symons on their walls.</br></br>Symon’s art is cherished for its vivid color, strong outlines and exuberant energy. His figurative paintings and sculpture project a friendly, fantastical appeal, combining the rawness of real-life models and scenes within compositions from mythology and lesser-known Bali history. His sense of line, hue and witty slogans draw from his origins as a cartoonist in the 1960s American counter-culture.</br>Raised in a house at the corner of Detroit’s Normal Road and Common Street, he was far from normal or common and yearned to escape convention. He was an exciting personality to be around, popping with fresh ideas. An outrageous showman, he would tell wild anecdotes and burst into rhyming raps. As a precocious teen under the pseudonym John Ka, he wrote to Beat Generation poets like Allen Ginsburg, William Burroughs and William Carlos Williams, who sent him new poems to illustrate. He soon became an artist in underground zines like Fifth Estate and got to know New York legends like Frank Zappa and Andy Warhol.</br>Until making Bali his permanent home, he kept trying new locations. As a youth, he twice ran away to Rome, where he studied under the sculptor Emilio Greco and got the attention of film director Federico Fellini, who dubbed him “the magician of the air”. On the overland route from Amsterdam to India, a road accident in Turkey broke his hip. While recovering he renamed himself Simon White. He finally made it to India and then went north to Nepal.</br></br>Over eight years in Kathmandu, Simon helped preserve the traditional art of Tibetan woodblock printing. With three partners he opened Himalayan antique shops in London, Amsterdam and New York. Like many “Easties”, he became expert in Asian traditional knowledge, which later infused his artworks. In the mid-1970s, Simon spent periods in the New York art scene, Colombia and Wales, England. In each new location, his studios echoed Warhol’s Factory in being a networking hub and a venue for arty “happenings”. He formed several creative teams, from the Psychic League in Rome and Fantabulous Group in Nepal to the Levitation League in Legian, Bali. In his Ubud garden, he staged theatrical productions at the amphitheater designed by the futuristic architect R. Buckminster Fuller. In each location, he trained up teams of local artisans. In Nepal he hired Tibetan refugees to carve new and replacement woodblocks to the old ones he printed from. He brought screen printing to Bali in the 1980s and then to Cambodia in Minefield Studios at Siem Reap in the early 1990s. His most famous breakthrough was JakPak, a range of convertible clothing co-created with Annie Anderson and Kiyoshi Okuda, in which pop-hued jackets and hats could turn into bags through hidden pockets. JakPak became Bali’s first clothing export and an international phenomenon collected by the likes of Mick Jagger.</br></br>Symon kept ahead of the curve, since his aim in life was constant reinvention under a motto “towards a functional reality”. Many of his creations were practical as well as fun, from JakPak to his Toyniture — quirky furnishings like his Lady Chairs and giant dining table. He conjured outlandish architecture, like his key-hole windowed pagoda at Art Zoo, which he filled with sculptures and oddities. The maximalist effect of all these “studio atmospherics” beguiled visitors and in turn became props for his paintings. The Art Zoo remains visually stunning. Symon’s heir and Art Zoo’s Balinese manager aim to reopen it as a destination where locals and tourists can continue to appreciate Symon’s distinctive art of Bali.ppreciate Symon’s distinctive art of Bali.)
• I Made Mahendra Mangku  + (Abstract became the visual language that M … Abstract became the visual language that Made Mahendra Mangku chose to express. Various abstract explorations are presented, such as the play of lines, colors, and splashes.</br></br> As an artist who grew up in Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI), his work tends to be different from those of the Eleven Group; a group of eleven members from SDI's 90s generation. He doesn't fill his canvases with brushstrokes of paint, nor does the boisterous Balinese icons and symbols appear absent in Mangku's work.</br></br> In his paintings, Mangku tends to use one color as a base and then fill it with several colors and lines. Sometimes he also crashes contrasting colors with certain compositions that are still calming.</br></br> It presents a silence that feels sentimental, like spaces of contemplation in the midst of worldly life. No matter how dark the colors he uses, Mangku's works are still sweet, calming and meditative, and he is often referred to as the “Poetic Painter”.</br></br> Although now known for his abstract works, Mangku had time to explore in a realist and figurative style while still in college. Even in his first year at ISI, he has won two awards at once for best sketch and best watercolor painting.</br></br> Meanwhile, while attending SMSR Denpasar, he was more focused on watercolor with the splash technique which earned him the nickname Mangku (a priest in Balinese tradition who sprinkles holy water when giving blessings, ed.). His choice to pursue abstract began in 1993, because abstracts provide more space for improvisation and exploration.</br></br> Since graduating from ISI Yogyakarta, Mangku has returned to Sukawati and is actively working in his personal studio, De'carik Art Studio. He recently exhibited 15 paintings and watercolors at the Singapore International Artist Fair (SIAF) 2018 on 10-13 May in Suntec City, Singapore. It is planned that Mangku will hold a solo exhibition in August 2018 at Art:1 Gallery, Jakarta and Komaneka Art Gallery, Ubud.</br></br>Born in Sukawati, 30 December 1972</br></br>Education</br>1988-1992 SMSR Denpasar</br>1992-1997 ISI Yogyakarta</br></br>Awards:</br></br>1998 Award from the Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia;</br>1997 Best Painting Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta; 1996 Finalist Philip Morris Indonesia Art Award </br>1992 Best Watercolor Painting ISI Yogyakarta; 1992 Best Sketch ISI Yogyakarta</br></br> Milestones:</br></br>1992 In his first year of college, Mangku received two awards for the best watercolor painting and the best sketch at ISI Yogyakarta</br>1998 Graduated from college, Mangku returned and settled in Bali. This year he also held a duet exhibition with Toris Mahendra at Sika Gallery.</br>2000 His first solo exhibition Between Two Side, Arisma Gallery, Ubud.</br>2018 Singapore International Artist Fair (SIAF), Suntec City, Singapore.rtist Fair (SIAF), Suntec City, Singapore.)
• MARGA SENGKALA  + (Accidents are the most inevitable thing, w … Accidents are the most inevitable thing, who wants injuries to themselves? Who wants to go home in name only? No one wants to hurt themselves because of circumstances.</br></br>Look at the beautiful carvings on the asphalt. It's as if her beauty has turned into a very dangerous threat, we often hear about accidents caused by potholes, damaged roads or so on. Many victims have fallen and even lost their lives. The carvings on the road are left until a fatality occurs before it is justified, how long are you going to wait for the victim to fall?</br></br>This should be very important if you look at it, not only are the roads damaged, there is no street lighting, who should you report to? Do you have to wait for fatalities to prove that this situation is very dangerous to life? The Sengkala clan has become a shadowy threat to life. We often encounter damaged roads, potholes that cause accidents for us.</br></br>Let's be sensitive to our surroundings, how long are we going to wait for many fatalities to be justified? This shouldn't just be looked down upon, we need street lighting. We need smooth roads, not just smooth government salaries but roads that have not been repaired.ies but roads that have not been repaired.)
• Namtamin Kalanguan Jagat Bali ring Ambaralaya  + (According to Mr. Sandiaga Salahudin Uno as … According to Mr. Sandiaga Salahudin Uno as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Bali is the province that contributes the most foreign exchange from the tourism sector in Indonesia. However, since Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the world, tourists no longer travel to Bali. Likewise, Bali's tourism life is dead. This has a bad influence on the economic, social, and psychological aspects of the Balinese people. Balinese people who work in tourism currently do not have a livelihood, this causes problems in the economic field. Because everything that is needed must be purchased using money, it makes people sad, problems arise in the psyche. Under these circumstances, there are now many beggars and buskers at crossroads who wear Balinese traditional clothes, problems arise in the social sector. Because the death of Bali tourism has a bad effect, it is necessary to find a way out so that tourism can bounce back.</br></br>Since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, digital technology or in the network is growing. This digital technology can generate Bali tourism. How to? In my opinion, currently, the government can sell the existence of art, culture, and natural beauty to the world market through the website. The website can also be filled with virtual exhibitions using 360-degree technology, such as digital exhibitions that have often been carried out by people abroad. With one website, you can fill in several videos and virtual exhibitions from art museums throughout Bali. Through this website, tourists do not need to come to Bali, but only with digital experience, they can enjoy the natural beauty of Bali.</br></br>Now what can also be developed is the performing arts or performing arts which can be recorded and shared online or digitally. Balinese people who have not got jobs can be embraced to learn together performing arts such as Kecak and other colossal dances. It needs to be noted, those who want to watch every video on the website must buy a ticket in advance.</br></br>From some of the opinions I conveyed above, the development of digital technology can be a bridge to awaken Bali tourism while preserving Balinese art and culture. In addition, currently, each tourist spot must prepare health protocol equipment so that anyone who wants to travel to these tourist attractions still pays attention to health protocols to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully, the pandemic can disappear soon, the world will return to normal, and Bali tourism can rise and stand strong.nd Bali tourism can rise and stand strong.)
• Achmad Obe Marzuki  + (Achmad Obe Marzuki was born in Jakarta, Ju … Achmad Obe Marzuki was born in Jakarta, July 30 1975. He has lived in Bali since 2002 and is active in the arts, including playing theater, writing poetry, reading poetry, photography and painting. He deepened his writing skills through a journalism course at Planet Senen, Central Jakarta in 1995. He joined the Jakarta Theater Forum and the South Jakarta Cultural Service's Fairy Tale Institute (1995-1996). Reads his poems in the free pulpit on the 1998 TIM reform stage. Joined the AGA Theater (Waterhouse Children) and founded the API Community (Indoor Market Children) in 2000. Founded Pelangi Art Bengkel Handicraft 2001. Together with Sanggar Poerbatjaraka he was involved in the performance Layon ( 2008) and Hong (2008) at the VI Nusantara Student Theater Gathering in Surabaya. Now he has joined the Jatijagat Life Poetry community in Denpasar, Bali.t Life Poetry community in Denpasar, Bali.)
• Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres  + (Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres was a Bel … Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres was a Belgian painter who lived in Bali and donated his house in Sanur as a museum. He was born in Brussels, Belgium, February 9, 1880. The Impressionist painter arrived in Bali in 1932 and first rented a house in Banjar Kelandis, Denpasar. It was also at Kelandis that he became acquainted with Ni Nyoman Pollok, a Legong dancer who was 15 years old at the time, and later became a model for his paintings.</br></br>Le Mayeur's works using Ni Pollok as a model were exhibited in Singapore for the first time in 1933 and sold out. Then Le Mayeur bought a plot of land on the shores of Sanur Beach which he used as a studio and house. That is where every day Le Mayeur painted with Ni Pollok as the main model. In 1935, Le Mayeur married Ni Pollok.</br></br>In 1956, the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Bahder Djohan, visited Le Mayeur's house and was fascinated by these gentle works. Bahder then suggested to Le Mayeur that his house would later be used as a museum. Le Mayeur agreed and worked even harder to improve the quality and add to his collection of paintings.</br></br>On August 28, 1957, Le Mayeur signed a testament in which Le Mayeur bequeathed all his possessions including land, house, and everything in it to Ni Pollok as a gift. At the same time, Ni Pollok then transferred everything that was inherited from her husband to the Government of Indonesia to be used as a museum.</br></br>In 1958, Le Mayeur suffered from ear cancer. Accompanied by Ni Pollok, he was treated in Belgium. Two months later, on May 31, 1958, Le Mayeur died at the age of 78 and was buried in Brussels. Ni Pollok then returned to Bali to take care of his house until her death on July 18, 1985 at the age of 68 years.</br></br>Le Mayeur's works can be enjoyed at the Le Mayeur Museum, which is located on the shores of Sanur Beach, Denpasar.ed on the shores of Sanur Beach, Denpasar.)
• Agus Vrisaba  + (Agus Vrisaba is a writer born in Klaten, C … Agus Vrisaba is a writer born in Klaten, Central Java, May 15 1941. In the 1970s he lived in Bali and socialized closely with many Balinese artists. In the late 1980s he moved to Tawangmangu, Central Java. He died on February 17 1992. Agus was a very productive short story writer. His works are published by Kompas, Sinar Harapan. Later also in Suara Pembaharuan, Vista, Jawa Pos, Bali Post, Intisari, Surabaya Post, Suara Indonesia, Zaman, and also various other regional newspapers. Kompas Book Publishers (PBK) is trying to bring back his works and edit them in a book, a collection of his first single short stories, entitled "From Bui to Nun" in 2004. Agus himself, until the end of his life, had not had time to publish his works. There is only one short story, namely "Sodom and Gomorrah" which was included in the anthology "Two Sexes for Midin", published by Kompas Book Publishers in 2003.blished by Kompas Book Publishers in 2003.)
• Gede Kresna  + (An Architect by profession, Gede designed … 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.</br></br>https://www.pengalamanrasa.com/</br></br>"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...</br></br>“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.”...</br></br>Full article at https://www.gaiadiscovery.com/latest-people/gede-and-ayu-kitchen-missionariest-people/gede-and-ayu-kitchen-missionaries)
• Anak Agung Gde Mandera Erawan  + (Anak Agung Gde Mandera Erawan (Agung Bangl … Anak Agung Gde Mandera Erawan (Agung Bangli) is a traditional dance maestro from Puri Kaleran Peliatan, Ubud. He was born in artist family, son of Gung Kak Mandera, maestro of traditional music the founder of Kelompok Musik and Tari Gunung Sari and a dancer mother. Gung Kak Mandera was one of artist of Bali that travel arround in Europe and performed in Paris in 1930s. </br></br>Almost all of countries had already visited by Gung Aji to perform Balinese dance to the world. it can be said that his life was dedicated for traditional dance and music arts of Bali. Maintain and preserve it to keep this culture existed. </br></br>He inherited his late father role to lead group of Gunung Sari Peliatan, which hold a performance in every week in Balerung Peliatan. Legong Nandira is Tari Legong with male dancer is one of his creations. with male dancer is one of his creations.)
• Anak Agung Gde Rai  + (Anak Agung Gde Rai or usually called as Ag … Anak Agung Gde Rai or usually called as Agung Rai, born in Peliatan, Ubud, on July 17th, 1955. He is a humanist (cultural practitioner) and an artist who has big role in preserving and promoting arts of Indonesia, particularly Bali. He is the founder of ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Art). The poverty during his childhood motivated him to change their family life to make it better by continuously work hard. When he was young, he has ever become “merchant” of artistic goods for tourists in Bali. </br></br>Agung Rai has a dream to become a teacher, but he has to burry it since cant afford the tuition. Then, he learned to paint. But, he realized his skill is yet sufficient as painter. Otherwise, he took a course of English and became a tour guid. From his interaction with the tourists, he got sense of business to try as seller of artistics goods made by his neighbors in his hometown. Since then, he is becoming a merchant in arround Sanur, Kuta until Padangbai. As a merchant, his sense of business and arts was developed. Then he mad friend with many arts collectors. He followed his friend to be a collector of maestro’s artwork. From a collector, he became a currator for artwork exhibition. Such as, in 1989, Agung Rai went to Japan and took a hundred of artworks from fifty painters that joined a group of Sanggar Seniman Agung Rai (Agung Rai Artists Group). This paintings then was shown in Japan for two months. </br></br>Anxiety and worry for his country’s cultural preservation mainly in field of arts make him obssessed to establish a museum and arts galery. Then, with wonderful effort of him, in June 9th 1996, ARMA Museum officially opened by Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro while at that time have position as Minister of Education and Culture. ARMA is one of museums with most complete collection in Indonesia. From classical artwork until contemporary, even artwork of local artist and other countries. Moreover, ARMA periodically held an exhibition of artworks. </br></br>The popularity of ARMA is masively increasing since it often held various cultural event such as music performance, theatre, providing bookroom with various collection for visitors, held seminar of culture and art. Events in ARMA mostly in international scale and often were hold by various artworkers and culture from many countries. With various arrangement of these kind of event, ARMA achieved predicate as most popular museum and the best museum in Indonesia based on tourist as how it was compiled by world travelling site, TripAdvisor. </br>For his effort to preserve arts, Agung Rai was awarded many awards. Such as, in 2002 he was awarded by Indonesia Government as “The pioneer in advancing the fine arts”. In 2012 he was chosen as Chief of Himusba (Himpunan Museum Bali) 2012-2017. In 2016 “TripAdvisor” awarded ARMA as the best museum in Indonesia. The choice was determined by the tourists who has visited the various museums in Indonesia. </br></br>The Books of Agung Rai and ARMA can be read in “Gung Rai, Kisah Sebuah Museum // Gung Rai, A Story of Museum” (KPG, 2013), “Saraswati in Bali: A Temple, A Museum and A Mas” (BAB Publishing Indoneisa, 2015”, “Agung Rai, Sang Mumpuni // Agung Rai, The Maestro” (Lestari Kiranatama, 2017)., The Maestro” (Lestari Kiranatama, 2017).)
• Anak Agung Pandji Tisna  + (Anak Agung Pandji Tisna (11 February 1908 … Anak Agung Pandji Tisna (11 February 1908 – 2 June 1978), also known as Anak Agung Nyoman Pandji Tisna, I Gusti Nyoman Pandji Tisna, or just Pandji Tisna, was the 11th descendant of the Pandji Sakti dynasty of Buleleng, Singaraja, which is in the northern part of Bali, Indonesia. He succeeded his father, Anak Agung Putu Djelantik, in 1944.</br></br>On the last page of Pandji Tisna's book, I Made Widiadi, written in 1955, he wrote his life story in chronological order. He was a writer and a novelist. He refused to be the king of Buleleng, but being the eldest son, the Japanese occupancy troops forced him to be "syucho" after the death of his father in 1944.</br></br>During his reign, he became the leader of the Council of Kings of all of Bali from 1946 to 1947 (Paruman Agung) and the Regent of Buleleng. In 1947, because his uniquely Christian faith did not fit in with the predominant Hindu religion, Pandji Tisna surrendered the throne to his younger brother, Anak Agung Ngurah Ketut Djelantik or I Gusti Ketut Djelantik, also known as Meester Djelantik, until 1949.</br></br>He died 2 June 1978 and was buried in the graveyard on the eastern side of his land near the chapel he built years before.</br></br>There is a museum in Lovina dedicated to AA Pandji Tisna and his family: https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Little-Museum-Anak-Agung-Panji-Tisna-KM-0-Lovina-Bali-1402058299856241/about/a-KM-0-Lovina-Bali-1402058299856241/about/)
• I Ketut Angga Wijaya  + (Angga Wijaya is the pen name of I Ketut An … Angga Wijaya is the pen name of I Ketut Angga Wijaya. Born in Negara, Bali, February 14, 1984. Learned to write poetry since high school when he joined the Cultural Paper Community under the care of the poet Nanoq da Kansas. His poems have been published in Warta Bali, Jembrana Post, Independent News, Riau Pos, Bali Post, Jogja Review, Serambi Indonesia, Denpost, Tribun Bali, tatakala.co, balebengong.id, qureta.com, gallerybukujakarta.com, simalaba. net and Dian Sastro's Poetry Anthology for President! End of Trilogy (INSIST Press, 2005) and Chewing Geram (One Hundred Poems Against Corruption) published by the Manikaya Kauci Foundation, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and Jatijagat Kampung Poetry (2017). His poetry collection entitled “Notes Pulang” was launched in January 2018. Angga works as a journalist in Denpasar.. Angga works as a journalist in Denpasar.)
• Anthok Sudarwanto  + (Anthok Sudarwanto was born in Denpasar, Ap … Anthok Sudarwanto was born in Denpasar, April 18. He completed his art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 1996 he has been holding joint exhibitions, among them are the Indonesian Arts Festival Exhibition in Jogjakarta (1999), the Black and White Group at the Bali Museum (2000), The Name of Identity at Tanah Tho Gallery, Ubud (2011), "Retrospective" with the Galang Kangin Group at Bentara Bundaya Bali (2018). In 2010 he held a solo exhibition “Transformation” at the Hitam-White Artspace, Sangeh, Bali. He is also involved in the Militanarts Group. His works tend to be realistic with social and life themes. be realistic with social and life themes.)
• Antonio Maria Blanco  + (Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1 … Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1911, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Both of his parents were Spanish, a fact that Blanco believed linked him geographically and spiritually to Miro and Salvador Dali. His father settled in Manila during the Spanish - American War, where he attained prominence as a physician. Blanco was educated at the American Central School in Manila. During his high school years he loved the arts, literature and language classes but struggled in scientific subjects. It is no wonder that he spoke six languages - Spanish, French, English, Tagalog, Indonesian and a bit of Balinese. After completing high school in Manila, Blanco studied at the National Academy of Art in New York under Sidney Dickinson. During those early formative years, Blanco concentrated on the human form, fascinated by the female body more than any other subject matter. To further his studies and ignite his traveling spirit, he traveled extensively throughout the world before he finally landed in Bali in 1952. The King of Ubud gave Blanco a piece of land to set up his home and studio in Campuan, Ubud, at the confluence of two sacred rivers. Blanco and his Balinese wife, the celebrated dancer Ni Ronji, lived in their mountain retreat, barely leaving it for the world outside. Following a brief trip to the United States, where Blanco acquired many new collectors, the couple never left their fantasy home again.</br></br>Living in serene surroundings with his four children, Tjempaka, Mario, Orchid and Maha Devi, Bali became Blanco's center. He was fascinated by the island and completely captivated by its charm.</br> </br>Blanco lived and worked in his magical hilltop home until his death in 1999, feverishly creating his fantasy portraits of beautiful women. Surrounded by lush gardens, rice fields and with a Banyan tree standing over his family's temple, Antonio Blanco proceeded to create a new reality for himself. His artistic outpourings of this isolated world became much sought after by eager art lovers, collectors and promoters. Within a few years, Blanco became the most famous foreign artist to make Bali his home. He was recognized in both Indonesia and abroad, receiving numerous Blanco Awards and commanding huge prizes at international auctions.</br></br>By the end of his life, Blanco had begun building his museum at his studio in Campuan. Dramatically, he died just before its inauguration. His funeral was marked by a very important Blanco Cremationin Ubud. It was Blanco's dream to turn his studio-mansion into a museum. His son, Mario, fulfilled this dream by following his path to become a painter. The Blanco Renaissance Museum is now open to the public, exposing both the maestro's and Mario's art works. both the maestro's and Mario's art works.)
• Ayu Diah Cempaka  + (Ayu Diah Cempaka was born in Gianyar, July … Ayu Diah Cempaka was born in Gianyar, July 18 1993. She graduated in French Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta. Apart from writing literature (poetry), he is a writer & film festival programmer. Became a programmer at the Yogyakarta Documentary Film Festival (FFD) (2015-2019) and Balinale – Bali International Film Festival (2022). He served on the Asian short film selection committee (2022) and community jury (2017) at the Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF), jury team at the 2018 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI), as well as guest lecturer on 'Film Aesthetics', Film & Television Department, Art Institute Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar 2021. The film review was published in several media such as Cinema Poetica, Film Criticism Collective – Yamagata International Film Festival, Goethe Institut Indonesien, Ruang Journal, Bali Post, and Balebengong. In 2016 – now he is Cultural & Communication Officer at Alliance Francaise Bali.amp; Communication Officer at Alliance Francaise Bali.)
• I Gusti Ayu Laksmiyani  + (Ayu Laksmi full name I Gusti Ayu Laksmiyan … 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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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 1993ity, and graduated as a Law Degree in 1993)
• Ayu Weda  + (Ayu Weda fully named I Gusti Ayu Made Weda … Ayu Weda fully named I Gusti Ayu Made Wedayanti. She was born in Singaraja, September 1 1963. She is alumi of Airlangga University, Surabaya. In era of 1980s, she was well known as lady rocker singer. Her achievement in vocal and stage field, such as in 1981 she gained The third champion in Radio Star award and TV (BRTV) in National Level. Moreover, She got award as the best performance in group category with her two sisters in Trio Ayu Sisters, who are I Gusti Ayu Partiwi and I Gusti Ayu Laksmi. In that year, Ayu Weda as representative of Bali in Puteri Remaja Indonesia award which was held by Majalah Gadis. in 1982, she successfully released album "Rindu Teman Sehati" arranged by national muse Adriadie. Meanwhile in 1987, she released album "Memetik Bintang" arranged by Deddy Dores. Besides singing, she also liked to write. Her short stories compilation "Badriyah" was published by Gambang Publisher in 2016. That book most told story of woman's life in happy and sad situation.f woman's life in happy and sad situation.)
• I Gusti Nyoman Lempad  + (BALI'S MOST WELL-KNOWN ARTIST, I Gusti Nyo … BALI'S MOST WELL-KNOWN ARTIST, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978), was born in the village of Bedahulu in Gianyar, south-central Bali. He was a master artisan, carver, and architect. His ink drawings on paper, many with touches of color, are internationally famous. Their clarity, expression, composition, and form are unmatched to this very day.</br></br>Lempad's narrative works focus on figures, movements, and details. The blank backgrounds, a feature seen in traditional drawings for amulets, death shrouds, and some styles of manuscript illustrations, evoke the appearance of wayang kulit (leather puppets) figures against a plain white screen.</br></br>Lempad illustrated famous and lesser known episodes from Indian epic mythology and Balinese folklore. He often added erotic and humorous elements. Many of his drawings were done as a series of narrative episodes, the traditional manner of doing prasi (illustrations for stories) on dried lontar (palmyra palm) leaves or paper.</br></br>The artist lived most of his very long and productive life in Ubud, where his family, due to political problems during the late 1800s, had moved to when he still was a young child. Lempad designed a part of the royal residence and a temple in Ubud. He knew most of the famous foreigners who lived in or visited Bali from the 1920s until his death in 1978.</br></br>Many of Lempad's works were collected by the artist Walter Spies (German, 1895-1942). When Nazi Germany invaded Holland in 1940, Spies and other German nationals living in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) were arrested by the colonial authorities. Spies brought along with him to Batavia (Jakarta) a series of ten drawings by Lempad of the Brayut folk tale, which he left for safekeeping with his friend M. Bruyns.</br></br>Spies was killed during World War II when the ship Van Imhoff transferring him to a detention camp in ceylon (Sri Lanka) was hit and sunk by a Japanese bomb. Before Bruyns died in 1980 he gave the works which Spies had left with him to Dr. Jacob Vredenbreght. In 1984, Vredenbreght presented these ten drawings to the Neka Museum. Along with seven other pieces, the Neka Art Museum now has one of the largest single collections of works by Lempad.</br></br>Awards:</br></br>Piagam Anugerah Seni (Indonesia, 1970)</br>Wijaya Kusuma (Indonesia , 1975)</br>Dharma Kusuma (Bali, 1982)donesia , 1975) Dharma Kusuma (Bali, 1982))
• "MAI MELALI: Solusi Pariwisata Bali Metangi Berbasis Digital Rikala Pandemi"  + (Bali is famous for tourism with a very str … Bali is famous for tourism with a very strong religious title. However, when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, it caused all aspects of the community's economic support, especially in the tourism sector, to experience suspended animation. Not only Indonesia, but also similar things are experienced by all countries in the world. As the next generation, we should not only dare to criticize but also dare to innovate in order to create a collaboration that can revive Bali's tourism as before.</br></br>A world that is completely digital, makes us have to strive to be in tune with cultural and technological tourism. Therefore, a solution that can be created is a website called 'Mai Melali' with the use of VR (Virtual Reality) which carries the theme of revitalizing Bali tourism with a digital theme. VR are conceptualized to be enjoyed especially for tourists who have missed Bali since the last time they visited the Island of the Gods. Besides that, this utilization will use several tourist destinations, such as Kuta Beach and religious tourism destinations such as Tirta Empul. By bringing Bali out, it’s hoped that a sense of longing for Bali will arise which will later make the feeling of wanting to visit Bali more volatile.</br></br>Being motivated by the tourism sector alone can be likened to a double-edged sword. Besides being profitable because Bali has great potential, it can also be detrimental because during the current pandemic, all aspects of life have weakened. With the presence of Mai Melali, it’s hoped that all connoisseurs of Bali tourism destinations can feel the atmosphere that was previously felt but was forced to leave for a while due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the help of VR technology, it is easier for us to collaborate with today's globalization. Therefore, let's create Bali tourism with the theme of technology, in order to awaken and revitalize tourism and the Balinese economy. Because we believe, Bali will come back.. Because we believe, Bali will come back.)
• I Nyoman Erawan  + (Born in 27 May 1958 in Banjar Dlodtangluk, … Born in 27 May 1958 in Banjar Dlodtangluk, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali. He was raised in the neighborhood of artists, painters, sculptors, dancers and musicians. He was conciously choose to follow the path of art during his teenager years and enrolled in the High School of Arts in Denpasar. Soon after, he travelled to Yogyakarta in Central Java and pursuing bachelor degree in Fine Arts at the Indonesian Art Institute. The two schools shaped his perception in arts and expand his realm in understanding the relations between the visual of traditional art in Bali and the technique and approach of Western art. The dialog betweenn the two world is evident in Erawan’s works up until now.</br></br>He begun working and living as an artist since 1983. For about 25 years he has been working in different fields of art as he is as much as talented in visual and performance art. His works are mainly inspired by the philosophy of life in Balinese-Hindu perspective called Trimurti, in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the forms of Brahma the creator, Visnu the maintainer or preserver, and Siva the destroyer or transformer. The form or destruction and incarnation, life and death, chaos and order, traditional and modern. He creates paintings and installation, video art and body art performance in many exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad. many exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad.)
• Dodit Artawan  + (Born in Batubulan, Gianyar Bali, in 1978, … 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.</br></br></br>https://vingallery.com/Dodit-Artawan</br>https://www.nowbali.co.id/dodit-artawan-from-photorealism-to-pop-art/odit-artawan-from-photorealism-to-pop-art/)
• Putu Marmar Herayukti  + (Born in Denpasar, 13 September 1982. Tatto … Born in Denpasar, 13 September 1982.</br>Tattoo and visual artist who owns the studio Hellmonk Tattoo. He is a prominent Ogoh-Ogoh artist and gained a following for use of eco-friendly materials. (https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/marmar-herayukti.html)</br></br>About the statue in the profile picture:</br>‘Waruna’ Marmar’s recycled paper, rattan and bamboo installation is suspended from the ceiling on the second level of Wishingwell. It features the mythical guardian of the ocean surfing a wave. Part human part beast, the fantastic creature has a powerful upper torso and elongated octopus tentacles for legs. “I set out to make an artwork which included sustainable materials along with rubbish from the ocean,” Marmar said.with rubbish from the ocean,” Marmar said.)
• Ni Wayan Idayati  + (Born in Denpasar, April 14, 1990, Ni Wayan … Born in Denpasar, April 14, 1990, Ni Wayan Idayati writes poetry, essays and journalistic news. Her poetry has been published in the People's Mind, Bali Post, Lombok Post, Bali Sruti Journal, Le Banian Journal (Published in France). Her essays were published in Tempo, the Bali Tribune, Esensi & Nuansa Magazine (published by the Language Agency) and the Bali Tribune. Together with the Denpasar Sahaja Community, they are active in arts, culture, and literary discussions, as well as fostering creative communities and now they are part of the program at Bentara Budaya Bali (the cultural space of Kompas Gramedia).</br></br>In 2018, her poems passed the curation number for poetry anthologies and poet gatherings, including: Poet Gathering “From the Land of Poci 8: Negeri Bahari” in Tegal, Central Java; the anthology “Smile of the Valley of Ijen” and the National Literature Camp in Banyuwangi; Southeast Asian Poets Meeting 2018 in Padang Panjang; National Poets Meeting in Pematangsiantar; a poetry anthology with “Women Seeing the World” by the Sangkar Buku Community in Mojokerto and a poetry anthology with “Perempuan Bahari” (soon to be published).</br></br>She was invited to the VI Nusantara Poets Meeting (PPN) in Jambi (2012) and the 2015 Bali Emerging Writers Festival (BEWF), an annual literary festival that is part of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) program. Entered in 175 Poets Selected Poetry Anthology From Negei Poci 6: Land of the Sea (2015), 39 Poets Chosen Poetry Writing Contest “Under the Black Umbrella” Indonesian Art Project Mourning (2015), 50 Poetry Chosen Poetry Competition for Andalas Coffee Community National (2013), the Top 5 of the Best Poetry Contest in the Archipelago (SCKS), and the Top 6 of the Best Poetry RBSCKS (2012) which were held at the Udayana Faculty of Letters (2012).</br></br>Her poems are also collected in the Book of Joint Poetry Anthology “Dendang Denpasar, Nyiur Sanur” (2012), Poetry Anthology of the VI Nusantara Poets Meeting “Sauk Seloko” (2012), Joint Poetry Anthology of Andalas Coffee Community Poetry Competition (2013), Poetry Anthology From the Land of Poci 6: The Land of the Sea (2015), The Anthology Book “From Fear to Be Strong” The Indonesian Art of Mourning Community Berkabung (2015), The Anthology of Poetry Books “Klungkung” (2016), The 2016 Indonesian Poetry Day Anthology Book 'Matahari Cinta Samudera Kata' , Anthology of Spiritual and Social Poems "Cavalry Night", published by Abdurrahman Wahid Center UI (2017).blished by Abdurrahman Wahid Center UI (2017).)
• A.A. Ngurah Anom Kumbara  + (Born in Klungkung 14 February 1957, he com … Born in Klungkung 14 February 1957, he completed his Bachelor of Anthropology in 1982 at Udayana University, completed his Masters degree at Indonesia University in 1990, and doctoral degree at Gadjah Mada University in 2008. Becoming a lecturer at Faculty of Cultural Knowledge Udayana University since 1983 until now. He was on charge as the head of the anthropology department in 1997-2000, as the head of Hindu Indonesia University's S3 program of Religion and Culture in 2008-2011, as a secretary of the field of service in Institute for Research and Community Service Udayana University in 2011-2015, as the head of doctoral program (S3) Cultural Studies, Faculty of Cultural Knowledge, Udayana University from 2018 until 2022. He actively participates in seminars and writes accredited national and international journals, and has written several books.l journals, and has written several books.)
• I Dewa Ketut Alit  + (Born to a family of artists in Pengosekan … 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.</br></br>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. </br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>The list of his compositions for non-gamelan ensembles includes music for MIT's Gamelan Electrika, Talujon Percussion (USA) and Ensemble Modern (Frankfurt, Germany). </br></br>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. Moriyama, and Noh master Reijiro Tsumura.)
• Catur Yudha Hariani  + (Catur Yudha Hariani was born on September … Catur Yudha Hariani was born on September 14 in Trawas, Mojokerto, East Java. After graduating from High School (SMA) in 1990, she became an environmental activist and joined the Seloliman Center for Environmental Education (PPLH) in Trawas. In 1997, PPLH Bali established a branch in Sanur where Catur worked on a casual basis. Then in 2002, she was appointed Director. Catur handles a number of environment-related programs. Among these are waste management, education and community facilitation for dealing with the self-management of waste, and waste management workshops for students. Catur is very much devoted to her life as an environmental activist. She is also known as one of the activists in the movement rejecting the reclamation of Benoa Bay.nt rejecting the reclamation of Benoa Bay.)
• Ni Putu Citra Sasmita  + (Citra Sasmita, whose full name is Ni Putu … Citra Sasmita, whose full name is Ni Putu Citra Sasmita, was born in Tabanan, Bali, March 30, 1990. Her name has become known in Indonesian fine arts through her paintings, installation art and performance art which have been exhibited at home and abroad. Citra is one of the recipients of the Gold Award Winner in the 2017 UOB Painting of The Year painting competition for the professional artist category. Citra's works often represent women's issues, especially regarding cultural identity, the position of women in patriarchal culture and social and cultural realities.</br></br>Citra grew up in a family of traditional performing artists who often performed from village to village in Hindu ritual ceremonies in Bali. That's when she became interested in the world of art. Citra studied at the Faculty of Letters, Udayana University (2008) and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Ganesha Education University (2009), because her desire to continue her painting studies was not approved by her late father, who was then a Chemistry teacher.</br></br>However, her dream as an artist grew again when she joined a campus theater group and became a short story illustrator in the Bali Post daily. It was when she became a short story illustrator that she began to explore the world of art on a self-taught and actively participates in exhibitions in Bali and outside Bali. The two fields of science (literature and science) that she has studied have guided her work in formulating ideas and social issues.</br></br>In 2016, her work which was exhibited at the exhibition "Bali Art Intervention #1" was highlighted because it presented a female figure kissing a pig's head, presenting images of Balinese women's cultural life under psychological and social pressure, as the title of the exhibition presented critical works. about the dark side of the island of Bali. Then in 2016 in the exhibition “Merayakan Murni”, an exhibition dedicated to the painter Murniasih (1966-2006), Citra presented an installation of 100 pieces of ceramics combined with the hanging scales “Mea Vulva, Maxima Vulva” which represents the inequality of social class and people's habits. Some of her works have also been exhibited in Melbourne in an exhibition entitled Crossing Beyond Baliseering.tion entitled Crossing Beyond Baliseering.)
• Gede Suanda  + (Contemporary art is an empowering communic … 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. </br></br>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.</br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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. </br></br>Richard Horstman</br>@lifeasartasiaw lens. Richard Horstman @lifeasartasia)
• I Gusti Dibal Ranuh  + (Creative director and activist Dibal Ranuh … Creative director and activist Dibal Ranuh is a multi-disciplinary visual artist whose work consistently and powerfully champions the voice of Nusantara. In its purest form his art reflects a creative idealism that heralds the transformative power of the arts.</br></br>Gusti Dibal Ranuh from Singaraja Bali, graduated from Trisakti Jakarta graphic design. Founder of the Matahati Kitapoleng Foundation in the field of creative space for contemporary art creation who is concerned with developing talents with disabilities in the arts, especially those who are deaf and disabled. As Artistic Director and Film Director, Dibal creates performance artworks and films that refer to the cultural roots of the archipelago’s traditions. In 2018, Dibal launched the book The Journey of Dang Hyang Nirartha at the Borobudur Writers & Cultural Festival.</br></br>In 2020, Dibal Ranuh was awarded Best Cinematography in Indonesia’s D(E) Motion Festival film competition. And through the film Lukat, Dibal won first place at the EURASIA Project International in Italy. In 2021, the film Wong Gamang; The Journey of Dewi Melanting, directed by Dibal, won many awards, including Best Fiction Film Director, Best Artistic Film, and Best Editing. In 2022, BWCF, the Ministry of Education and Culture and UNESCO entrusted the Mahendraparvata dance film’s directorship in collaboration with Cambodia and Indonesia’s cultures.</br></br>A Conversation with Dibal Ranuh</br></br>Dibal Ranuh’s poetic creative direction in films and stage performances began from a love of travel and photography. Studying visual design, it is the love of travel and exploration together with his camera that paved the path of visual framing and a natural inclination towards visual storytelling. The artist’s love of our rich tribal heritage fuels the artistic textures that enrich his visual style.</br></br>Passion for the Heritage of Nusantara</br></br>“I like to travel to the forests. I liked to go to tribes like the Badui, Dayak, and Toraja and lived for months within these communities. You can say it is there I discovered a new life. I found something very unique among the tribes. From there, I returned to university. As a designer, I got a lot of ideas from my time in tribal communities. My interest in our tribal diversity began from then. Indonesia is so dynamic, many tribes can inspire us in our process of creativity.”</br></br>For full Biography go to https://sawidji.com/about-sawidji/artists-sawidji-gallery/dibal-ranuh/t-sawidji/artists-sawidji-gallery/dibal-ranuh/)
• David Metcalf  + (David Metcalf is a professional photograph … David Metcalf is a professional photographer, originally from New Zealand but has been living in Bali since 2011.</br>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.</br>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.</br></br>To find out more please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram David Metcalf photography and www.thetogethernessproject.net.graphy and www.thetogethernessproject.net.)
• WUJUD DEMOKRASI DALAM PEMILU  + (Democracy is a 'surrogate election' by inc … Democracy is a 'surrogate election' by incompetent parties in which many agreements are perverted.</br></br>Democracy has now been greatly eroded by the current of globalization, even democracy itself has become a pioneer which has resulted in our country being influenced by foreign or western countries. In fact, it can be said that currently Indonesian democracy reflects more on external democracy so that the meaning of democracy itself has been erased or even faded. In fact, if Indonesia wants, we can make this democracy a forum for making the country developed. The cultivation of democracy itself should also have started from an early age so that the understanding contained therein can become a motivation for a good state life. And the nation's next generation will be able to implement a good and correct democratic system.</br></br>Indeed, it can be said that Indonesia is a democratic country, but in fact that democracy has been eroded and even polluted by foreign countries that have entered our country. Especially at this time, after I read and quoted from detik.com there it was explained that former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri confirmed that the validity of democracy in Indonesia was being tested. Because there are still citizens who cannot accept diversity in Indonesia. Many people differentiate between religion, race, or who they are. Leaders should be able to erase all of that, not just make promises.</br></br>With these differences, it is clear that Indonesia is not a democratic country because Indonesia has been oppressed by the current of globalization which is becoming more and more rampant among society. Even if we look at the government system, Indonesia has adopted a western country system. reflecting on rural areas that have never been reached by the government and are thought to be forgotten by the government. So here it will give rise to discrimination that the village is not the State of Indonesia because it is never considered. And young people who will succeed the nation will never be instilled with a spirit of democracy because their parents are reluctant to see a president who has treated the villages unfairly.</br></br>This will be a great opportunity for other countries to develop business and make rural residents think better of foreign countries.</br></br>In my opinion, there are several things that make democracy possible so that it can be implemented well, democracy provides the opportunity to enable citizens to participate directly or through their agents, in the formulation, development and making of laws. And the most important thing is, Indonesian citizens must be able to implement cooperation not only with the government but also with the people. Because good democracy is created by the government for the people and back to the people.ent for the people and back to the people.)
• Deniek G. Sukarya  + (Deniek G. Sukarya has been in professional … 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. </br></br>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.</br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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.ed West Bali in the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta.)
• DENPASAR SAYAN KOSEKAN  + (Denpasar is the capital of the province of … Denpasar is the capital of the province of Bali, its strategic regional position has made this city develop very quickly so that the past face of the city of Denpasar as a royal city has changed into a modern and multiethnic city. The development of the Denpasar City concerns growth in the economic, educational, technological, social and cultural aspects which have been mixed with foreign culture. The city of Denpasar also has the characteristics of a big city where there is widespread development of shopping centers, modern markets, entertainment centers, hotels, and many more. This certainly has a positive impact on Denpasar's economy, but on the other hand, this affects the population of Denpasar city which will also affect several other aspects.</br> The population according to the latest BPS data for 2023 is 726,800 people. The population of Denpasar will be numerous if we add the number of residents from outside Bali and foreigners who live to earn a living. A large population will affect the carrying capacity from various aspects, especially the availability of space, which is very limited and is not increasing</br></br>Spatial planning problems in Denpasar include residential housing which is increasingly eroding green open land which should be at 30%. The large population makes land increasingly scarce, land prices will increase, the development of the city of Denpasar can no longer be oriented horizontally but vertically to save the remaining land. This can make the city of Denpasar even more difficult to breathe. A large number of populations also brings other problems such as the accumulation of waste in landfills, one of which is the Biaung landfill. Until now, in my opinion, there is no best solution by the government for waste management in landfills. Various ideas and solutions have been offered, such as TPS3R, buying machines, and even planning to build another waste’s management point at the landfill, but this does not help at all, the government should stop the problem at the source, not with solutions that will create new problems.</br></br> The problem that Denpasar also has recently experienced is traffic jams. Congestion occurs due to the increasing population and each resident has a private transportation and does not use public transportation. The government should be able to optimize public transportation programs such as Teman Bus or Trans Sarbagita Bus which can be used especially for student or workers, and try to increasing bus routes and build more bus stop facilities. The government should also provide sosialitation regarding the benefits and purposes of using public transportation to people so that people know why it is better to use public transportation rather than private transportation.</br></br> It can be concluded that population density can have bad effects in various areas of life such as spatial problem in Denpasar, waste and pollution problems, and heavy traffic jams everywhere. With this, it is hoped that the government can think of a way out of the various problems described earlier, lest this problem has already become big or even gone viral on social media before being handled by the government. I also hope that the government will always be open to the opinions and views of the community so that solutions can be found together.y so that solutions can be found together.)
• Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi  + (Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is a rock clim … 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. </br></br>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.National Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.)
• Dewa Ayu Carma Citrawati  + (Dewa Ayu Carma Citrawati, born in Getakan, … 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.r award, as The Newcomer of the year 2021.)
• Dewa Putu Bedil  + (Dewa Putu Bedil was born in Ubud, Bali, in … 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).riendship Festival (Morioka, Tokyo, 1997).)
• Dewa Putu Kantor  + (Dewa Putu Kantor, born in Sukawati, Gianya … 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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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).upa Batuan” at Bentara Budaya Bali (2019).)
• I Dewa Putu Mokoh  + (Dewa Putu Mokoh was the first of six child … 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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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.*</br></br>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.</br></br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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.</br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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. </br></br>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.</br></br>* The original Balinese terms are: nyeket, ngabur, ngasir, nyigar, ngontur.: nyeket, ngabur, ngasir, nyigar, ngontur.)
• Didon Kajeng  + (Didon Kajeng (originally Dwi Ari Swandana) … 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. </br></br>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.nity (Kostra). Didon died August 10, 2021.)
• Dr. Anak Agung Gde Alit Geria, M.Si.  + (Dr. Anak Agung Gde Alit Geria, M.Sc., was … 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). and Kakawin Nilacandra XX Century (2019).)
• Putu Sabda Jayendra  + (Dr. Putu Sabda Jayendra, S.Pd.H., M.Pd.H. … Dr. Putu Sabda Jayendra, S.Pd.H., M.Pd.H. was born in Singaraja, Buleleng, Bali on August 14, 1987. He is the first son of three children of the husband and wife couple, Drs. I Made Nuada, M.Pd. and Ni Ketut Suryaning. He completed Kindergarten education at Mutiara Singaraja Kindergarten in 1993, elementary school at SD Negeri 2 Banyuasri, Singaraja up to grade 4, (due to following his parents’ job mutation) and continued his study at SD Negeri 2 Pekutatan, Jembrana until graduating in 1999. After, he went to junior high school at SMP Negeri 1 Pekutatan, Jembrana and graduated in 2002. He went to high school at SMA Negeri 1 Pekutatan until the second year (following his parents' job mutation) and continued his study at State High School 1 Mendoyo, Jembrana until graduated in 2005. He took undergraduate until doctoral levels at the Denpasar State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN Denpasar) majoring Hindu Religion Study and Education. </br></br>Dr. Putu Sabda Jayendra is an active author of several scientific publications and books. Most of his works explore educational practices in religious traditions and local wisdom (ethnopedagogy), some of which are “Barong Brutuk, Guardians of the Soul from the Land of Ancient Bali” (published in 2019) and “Mongah, Learning the Value of Life from Fern Men” (published in 2020). Currently, he is actively registered as a permanent lecturer at the International Institute of Tourism and Business in Denpasar Bali, and has also been teaching as a guest lecturer at several other universities, such as IHDN Denpasar, IKIP PGRI Bali, Mahasaraswati University Denpasar, STIE BIITM Denpasar, Bali State Polytechnic, Bali International Polytechnic, STAHN Mpu Kuturan Singaraja, and The London School of Public Relations (LSPR) Jakarta.</br></br>In the activities of professional organizations and the socio-cultural sector, he is also actively involved. He becomes a member of the Indonesian Lecturer Association (2017-2022), an assessor of Tri Hita Karana Awards (2020) and the Indonesian Public Relations Association (PERHUMAS) with the position of Deputy Chairman I of BPC Denpasar.tion of Deputy Chairman I of BPC Denpasar.)
• Edward Speirs  + (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.)
• Luh Gede Gita Sangita Yasa  + (Emerging female Balinese contemporary pain … Emerging female Balinese contemporary painter Luh Gede Gita Sangita Yasa has seemingly materialised from anonymity and appeared on the Bali art scene. After five years living in West Java, studying fine art at the Institute of Technology Bandung, she returned in 2020 to live in Batubulan, Bali. However, media exposure in international magazines and exhibitions in Java and Singapore preceded her. In 2021, her presence had become more “localised” by exhibiting in Bali. Refreshing and powerful suggestive Luh’De’s pictures captivate and reveal a fascinating lens upon life.</br></br>Vibrant, yet unusual mindscapes depict alternative realities: Luh’De expresses a Gen-Z experience of dwelling in both the digital and natural worlds. As the first generation having grown up with immediate Internet and mobile digital technology access, members of Gen-Z are dubbed “digital natives”. Luh’De’s sensitivity pieces together seemingly unrelated, contrasting imagery into balanced compositions introducing the audience to fresh narrative realms she refers to as “fragments of memories”.</br></br>For most people, the concept of existing simultaneously in parallel universes may be too abstract to process. Not for Luh’De. Curiosity infused with ingenuity is harnessed into images of the past, present and future which are unique within the Indonesian contemporary art world. Light years beyond the conventional Balinese painter, Luh’De never references traditional icons, narratives and techniques. Instead, she boldly investigates her potential and intuitive trajectory.</br></br>Merging Pop Art, abstract and semi-realism styles often with a minimalist sense of space, blank areas on the canvas create interludes that allow us to pause and think. The outcomes are contemplative and uber-chic. Luh’De is the first Balinese woman artist to establish an identity upon such a compelling aesthetic formula.</br></br>“My creative process begins by sourcing images from the Internet, screenshots from the online simulation game The Sims and other images I have collected. I then photoshop combinations into compositions I call ‘happy incidents’,” said Luh’De, who was born in Bali in July 1997 and worked briefly as a graphic designer. </br></br>“At university I found myself working best in oil paints. I like that it takes around 8 hours for the paint to dry giving me time to manipulate my compositions into shape. This process helps me understand more about what I’m going through. I’ll connect everything, asking myself why this is here? This is where my instincts draw connections and make assumptions. The results are impossible to preconceive and often without meaning or explanation.” </br></br>One of the greatest challenges for Balinese artist’s is to grow and to introduce change. Some settle on a formula which sells and then remain in a comfort zone, yet creatively stagnant. Others lack courage to break free and experiment and over time new horizons become increasingly difficult to achieve. Luh’De is a driven artist, whose work has technically and thematically evolved. </br></br>From 2016-2018 she worked developing ideas and arranging different components to uncover a functional formula. During 2019-2020 she explored ‘PARADISO: On Fragments of Times’, a series inspired by beach scenes and people at leisure. “I grew tired of painting figures and beach themes. There was nothing more to dig and it was time to move on,” she told me. </br></br>In 2020 Luh’De was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder and temporarily stopped painting. “When I began painting again, my old subject matter – the Paradiso Series– no longer represented me. I developed a liking towards sweets to help stabilise my moods, and I spent more time playing Sims as a form of escapism. I created a new ‘ideal’ personal painting reality I called my Sweet and Sour Series,” said Luh’De who was nominated in 2021 as a Finalist UOB Indonesian Painting of the Year – Established Artist Category.</br></br>Richard Horstman</br>NOW Balirtist Category. Richard Horstman NOW Bali)
• Eric Buvelot  + (Eric Buvelot is a senior reporter and writ … 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.n in 1994-1995 and Murder in Uluwatu 2024.)
• Cat Wheeler  + (From Cat's website: "I first visited Bali … From Cat's website:</br></br>"I first visited Bali at the age of 18 in 1969. The memories never left me in subsequent decades but I never thought I’d return in 2000 to spend the rest of my life here.</br></br>Living in Ubud is much more multi-dimensional than visiting as a traveller. After ten years in sterile Singapore, I was unprepared for rodents in the roof and reptiles on the bedroom walls. I had to learn to navigate the ever-changing rules of Indonesia’s Byzantine immigration bureaucracy. The new language held many entertaining pitfalls. The Balinese people, especially the family that would become my own, were a window to the rich, deep, baffling culture that surrounds me.</br></br>Shortly after moving here I offered to write a regular column for the only English language newspaper at the time, the Bali Advertiser. This opened many doors; it gave me an excuse to contact all the most interesting people on the island and ask impertinent questions about what they were doing in Bali. From over 18 years of bimonthly articles I’ve published two books."onthly articles I’ve published two books.")
• Putu Sayoga  + (From The Phala, https://www.thephala.com/t … From The Phala, https://www.thephala.com/the-artist-photographer-putu-sayoga/</br></br>Only a handful of photographers in Indonesia are into documentary photography. Compared to hard news photography, documentary requires more length of time when it comes to the creative process. Therefore, it demands work consistency and usually more production cost.</br></br>With all those challenges, Putu Sayoga, a Bali based photographer, is still in love with this unique style of photography. As a self-taught, he started his career from scratch in 2009, when he was a college student in Gadjah Mada University, Jogjakarta. During that initial period, documentary photography was already appealing for him. This form allows him to be acquainted with his photo subjects and has a longer interaction with them, so later he could present works that are narratively and visually more powerful.</br></br>Documentary opens up a wider horizon for Sayoga to expand his ideas and aspirations. It gives more space for him to tell the thorough stories of his photo subjects. Most of his photographs give a voice to the unheard inspirational figures and stories that are not yet sufficiently covered by the media. His works not only thought-provoking but poetically captured the genuineness and complexity of human beings.</br></br>One of his intriguing projects is “Library with the Horse,” (2015). It is a touching story about Ridwan Sururi, a horse caretaker who dedicates his time to create a small mobile library called “Kuda Pustaka” that is attached to his horse. Every week Sururi and his horse go around his village in Purbalingga, Central Java, giving free access for kids to read books. This documentary has been published in international media such as The New York Times and Aljazeera. Surprisingly, following the publication, many people around the world contacted Sayoga and donated books for Sururi’s library. It is definitely an example of how powerful storytelling can be!</br></br>Currently Sayoga has two ongoing projects. The first one started in 2013, encompasses the change caused by modernization at his own village that is located in a rural area in Bali. The other one entitled, “Living under the Volcanoes,” begins in 2017. This long-term project tells stories about the life of societies who over generations settle near the volcanoes in Indonesia; how they are living with the danger and their culture.</br></br>There are more than 150 volcanoes in this country. For his ambitious project, Sayoga has explored 6 of them including Mount Agung, Mount Ijen, Bromo, Dieng Plateau, Sinabung, and Gamalama. He went from Sumatera, Bali, Java, to Moluccas to search for and experience authentic stories. This project has been published in various media like ZEIT Magazine, Post Magazine, and GEO.ike ZEIT Magazine, Post Magazine, and GEO.)
• Anthony Paul Gentile  + (From https://www.gentilefineart.com/introd … From https://www.gentilefineart.com/introduction</br></br>Gentile’s prolific artistic practice enables him to create with a wide range of possibilities. His activity can be divided between an inner practice – evident in canvases and small-scaled sculptures – and a more public scope. This versatility allows his character to come out and enables his sense of freedom as an artist to emerge.</br></br>The circumstance that the tropical island of Bali has become his most permanent residence for about 25 years resides in the double possibility it presents: this is one of the world’s most crossed-cultured places, extremely traditionalist in its singular Hindu rituals and constant colorful ceremonies, and simultaneously one of the world’s most cosmopolitan atmospheres, home to various western communities. This intellectual balance, conjoined with a major presence of craftsmanship, working in international standard quality, allowed him to stay and produce vast amount of, and large artworks.</br></br>The Artist, Gentile perceives his working method as connected to those of musicians: after learning the basic notes – drawing, geometry and the knowledge provided by Art History – one can compose a ‘symphony’ – paintings, sculptures and, more recently, the possibilities enabled by Computer Aided Design (CAD), which he has been exploring since the late 1990s. A believer in classical and canonized education, Gentile keeps a graphic diary in the form of sketchbooks that became the foundation of his image bank. More recently, Gentile has augmented the paper diaries with an iPad. In addition to this gadget, he keeps a photographic and written record of people and situations he interacts with.</br></br>The ‘organic’ ingredient of his artwork thus resides outside the working methodology, rather is borne from the manner he utilizes his personal archive, vast due to several anthropological and ethnographical explorations. This system is what Gentile offers to the viewer: on the one hand, he expresses a personal synthesis of art and life and on the other hand, he delivers a constant citation of legacy – that he applies with extreme ease – and provides new directions for its usage.</br></br>Therefore, Gentile’s artistic practice is many times explained as an assemblage of elements embedded with references and material citations of local specificities pertaining to the locations he arrives to.pertaining to the locations he arrives to.)
• Meghan Pappenheim  + (From the YogaBarn website: Co-Founder of … From the YogaBarn website:</br></br>Co-Founder of The Yoga Barn, Director of The BaliSpirit Group & Executive Producer of The BaliSpirit Festival</br></br>Originally from New York City, Meg took her first Hatha yoga class at the New York Open Center on Spring Street at the age of 13…. She recalls sitting in warm wooden room surrounded by women and men in one-piece leotards, many with grey hair. It was in that room, that Meg began her yoga and health centric journey, becoming an avid information seeker of various spiritual traditions. A few years later between high school and college, Meg spent a summer as an Ashramer at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, where she continued her study of Yoga, adding Ayurveda and healthy Veganism to the mix. Meg LOVED living at the Ashram and loved her fellow students but walked away with a strong distaste for the GURU syndrome that afflicted the Institute. Her learning affects the way she approaches the Yoga Barn as a similar type of institution today.</br></br>Once in college Meg found herself on a year-long travelling and studying journey through Italy, Greece and finally, Bali. On that trip Meg focused on the Language, Arts & Culture of Bali, completing her BA in Art History, Anthropology and Asian studies with a focus on Indigenous Folk Art of Bali. That same fateful year, Meg met the man who later became her husband, Made ‘Dekgun’ Gunarta. Together, Meg and Dek have inspired a vibrant group of companies that support various outreach & development programs in Bali .</br></br>Meg believes wholly that SMEs and Corporations should include community development as part of their missions and she abides by that as much as possible. Meg believes that generosity makes the world go round and that people who practice the art of giving will always be rewarded.ho practice the art of giving will always be rewarded.)
• Gede Prama  + (Gede Prama (Guruji Gede Prama) is a spirit … 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.</br></br>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).</br></br>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). Compassion (2013), Songs of Peace (2015).)
• Gedong Bagoes Oka  + (Gedong Bagoes Oka was born in Karangasem, … 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.</br></br></br>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.mortalized on an Indonesian postage stamp.)
• Utsaha utawi Tata Cara Nglimbakang Kabupaten Gianyar  + (Gianyar Regency is one of the districts in … Gianyar Regency is one of the districts in Bali Province which is famous for its natural beauty, rich culture and huge tourism potential. However, like other regions, Glanyar Regency also has various problems that need to be addressed immediately to improve the quality of life of the community and regional development as a whole. One of the problems often experienced by the people of Gianyar Regency is the problem of poverty. Even though the tourism potential is quite large, not everyone can feel the benefits. Many people live below the poverty line and have difficulty meeting basic daily needs. Gianyar Regency also faces other problems such as a lack of adequate infrastructure, especially in rural areas. Inadequate infrastructure causes people's access to education, health and transportation to be limited. This makes it difficult for rural communities to access. To overcome this problem, local governments need to carry out various programs that can improve community welfare, such as providing social assistance, skills training, and developing the economic potential of local communities. In addition, there are infrastructure problems despite existing efforts. infrastructure development in the area, but there are still many roads or people's houses that are in a damaged condition and disrupt people's mobility.</br></br>Solutions for Sustainable City Growth</br></br>The growth of a city or district like Gianyar requires careful planning and innovative solutions to overcome the challenges faced. In responding to Gianyar's development needs, several solutions can be considered to ensure sustainable growth and improve the quality of life of its residents.</br></br>1. Infrastructure Development</br>Well-planned infrastructure development is the key to supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life of residents. This includes expanding the road network, improving public transport, providing clean water, and effective waste management. Investments in this infrastructure will open up accessibility to rural areas, facilitate business growth, and improve the quality of life for residents.</br></br>2. Local Economic Empowerment</br>Encouraging local economic growth can reduce dependence on the tourism and industrial sectors. Initiatives such as skills training, business capital assistance for local entrepreneurs, and promotion of local products can increase employment and income of local residents. In this way, Gianyar can become more economically independent and sustainable in the long term.</br></br>3. Cultural and Environmental Preservation</br>As an area with rich cultural and natural heritage, cultural and environmental preservation must be a top priority in planning the development of Gianyar. Conservation programs, cultural education and sustainable tourism management will help maintain the authenticity of local culture while protecting the natural environment from degradation.</br></br>4. Improvement of Public Services</br>The provision of quality public services, such as education, health and social services, is essential to improving the quality of life of the population. Investments in building schools, hospitals, health centers and other public facilities will ensure that every resident has equal access to these services.</br></br>5. Sustainable Tourism Development</br>Tourism plays an important role in Gianyar's economy, but sustainable tourism development needs to be prioritized. Measures such as limiting the number of visitors, managing tourism waste, promoting sustainable tourism, and local community participation in the tourism industry can help maintain a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation.</br></br>By implementing these solutions holistically and sustainably, Gianyar can build a better future for its residents while maintaining cultural authenticity and environmental sustainability. Collaboration between the government, private sector and local communities will be the key to success in realizing the vision of inclusive and sustainable development for Gianyar.e and sustainable development for Gianyar.)
• Agus Teja Sentosa  + (Gus Teja is a flute (Suling) maestro from … Gus Teja is a flute (Suling) maestro from a small village near Ubud, Bali. He is the youngest of four children from his parents I Nyoman Kadjil and Ni Wayan Darpini. He began playing the flute while attending elementary school, yet spent a lot of time during this period practicing the gamelan (Balinese traditional instrument). As the years progressed, his interest in wind instruments increased. This sparked the obsession in learning all there was about wind instruments from around the world.</br></br>Since childhood Gus Teja is excited to be a flute player. Flute is an instrument with melodious voice that represents the voice of peace. He feels free when everytime playing flute as well as a form of meditation in his devotion to God.</br></br>Gus Teja continued to challenge himself by creating new instruments to go along with his passion of flutes. Ranging from whittled wood instruments to full fledged bamboo flutes. He is always experimenting with creating new works of music by incorporating musical instruments from modern instruments with traditional sounds. After years of patience and practice, Gus Teja finally formed a world music band named Gus Teja World Music.</br></br>Musical works that have been created not only represent an expression of his feeling from the deepest part of his heart, but also reflects peace, serenity, and a strong bond of brotherhood regardless of cultural background or a different race. Gus Teja said, “Music is universal … therefore through music let’s bring peace and love to the world.c let’s bring peace and love to the world.)
• Arya Tegeh Kori  + (HISTORY OF ARYA DALEM BENCULUK TEGEHKORI … HISTORY OF ARYA DALEM BENCULUK TEGEHKORI</br></br>Chapter one</br></br>Once upon a time in the past, there is a king, Arya Dalem Bansuluk Tegehkori is his name. He is the son of the king Dalem Shri Aji Kresna Kepakisan from Gelgel Klungkung kingdom. He rules the the land of Badeng kingdom. Badeng (or Badung) means dark. Because the land soil at this region is darker than other region. This is the story of his life journey.</br></br>King Ida Dalem Shri Aji Kresna Kepakisan is located at Puri Linggarsapura in Samprangan, Gianyar area. The castle was the former stronghold post of Mahapatih (the great prime minister) Gajahmada’s from Majapahit empire of Java to invade King Bedahulu of Bali kingdom. After Bali kingdom defeated, Ida Dalem Shri Aji Kresna Kepakisan was crowned King of Bali in 1352 AD by Queen Majapahit Tribhuana Tunggadewi. the new king Bali king then separate Bali into few small kingdoms lead by his war generals. He reigned until 1380 AD.</br></br>One day when full moon, king Ida Dalem Shriaji Kresna Kepakisan, took place in the royal hall, was meeting with the prime minister ministers and all his war general. Notable among them are Arya Kenceng son of Arya Damar who was made the ruler in Tabanan, Arya Sentong in Pacung, Arya Beleteng in Pinatih, Arya Kutawaringin in Kapal, Arya Binculu in Tangkas, Arya Pakisan in Abiansemal, Arya Belog in Kaba-kaba, and three knight named Tan Kober, Tan Kawur and Tan Mundur.</br></br>At that time, Arya Kenceng wore chrysanthemum green flowers at his hat. Ida Dalem's heart was shocked when he found out that Arya Kenceng was wearing the green chrysanthemum flower. Immediately his anger rose, due to the slander launched by Arya Pengalasan Jelantik. It is said that Arya Kenceng put magic on the king, so that the king would love and submit to him. Immediately Shri Raja punished Patih Arya Kenceng from war general into gardener with the obligation to clean the hall every day. The commotion at the Puri Dalem Samprangan Hall is thought to have occurred in 1360.</br></br>From that moment on, Arya Kenceng felt very deep sadness and often cried when he remembered his favorite son named Ngurah Tabanan. The son was given the name Ngurah Tabanan, because Arya Kenceng participated in conquering (naban) this Balinese country after fighting against Si Pasung Grigis, the governor of Raja Bedahulu.</br></br>After a long time, it was time for Arya Kenceng to receive God's grace. It was mentioned that the king Ida Dalem had a son who was only eleven months old to crawl. The boy was crawling very fast. The caretaker is named Ni Dasa Dasih. The prince is also getting closer to Arya Kenceng because he often carried out by him. Until one day, Arya Kenceng intention appeared to make efforts to get himself free from punishment. One time when Ida Dalem was sitting in front of his ministers, suddenly the son was released from behind the King. Crawling swiftly and then reaching for king's shoulder. Then approached by Arya Kenceng while lifting the son higher than Ida Dalem's back while apologizing from behind the King. As soon as the king turned his head, he saw the height behind him. The king was furious, then said: "You are very clever at making a ploy. Now, because my son has made a mistake grabbing my shoulder, as written in Niti Sloka (The Kingdom rule), when the king is dressed in his royal dress as the leader of the country, nobody is allowed to touch the king. The rule said whoever touch the king must be execute. But I can’t execute him because he is my son. So, Arya Kenceng, take my son, make him your adopted son, the ceremony with a bonfire on top of which is filled with a buffalo head. Brother him with your son I Ngurah Tabanan. Now I give the name to him Arya Dalem Bansuluk Tegehkuri. (Tegeh mean tall or high and Kori or Kuri mean behind, because he was taller from behind when he touch the king’s shoulder)”. Immediately, Arya Kenceng was unbelievably happy to have a son who was handsome and very smart. Then respectfully excuse himself to bring the prince to his castle at Tabanan, make him brother to Ngurah Tabanan. This tale is also written at Prasasti Babad Dalem Tabanan Tegehkori manuscript. Arya Kenceng then carried out the adopted ceremony according to the mandate of Ida Dalem. </br></br>The blood that flows in prince Arya Dalem Bansuluk Tegehkori from generation to generation remains the blood of Ida Dalem Shri Aji Kresna Kepakisan. Now more than six centuries have passed, all of his genetic descendants remember to always come to offer devotion before The king Ida Bhatara Kawitan Dalem Shri Aji Kresna Kepakisan at his family temple at Mother Temple Besakih.</br></br>Time pass by and the 2 kids now become young men. Between Arya Tegehkori and Ngurah Tabanan, a misunderstanding and conflict arise. Arya Tabanan has a wife, he is jealous that he thinks his wife have an affair with Arya Tegehkori. He always try to harm him in many ways</br></br>Feeling uneasy, Arya Tegehkori decide to leave the Tabanan kingdom then went to get rid of himself to Mount Batur to meditation. After some time meditating there, he got a gift from the god of Mount Batur in the form of a whiting box. If Arya Tegeh Kori wanted to put himself in it, the power of the whiting box would shrink. Whenever it comes out of the box, he can return his body to normal size. That is the magic of the whiting box, a gift from the goddess of Mount Batur, then the god said to Arya Tegehkori: “I gave you the magic box. Now you have to go to Tonjayu Village at the dark land (Badeng). There are some clans inhabit the area like Pasek Bendesa, Pasek Kubayan, Dangka, Ngukuhin, Tangkas and they don't have a king yet. These days they have big ceremony, use this magic box there. Of course you will be appointed king in the Badeng or Badung area. Be a ruler, be a king!“.As the command of Ida Batara Dewi Danu, the goddess of Batur lake and mountain, then Arya Tegehkori left for the Badeng or Badung area. </br></br>When he arrived in the Badung area, it was already evening, so he to the chief’s village house at Tonja. There he concentrated his spiritual power so that he could enter the container of magic whiting boxthat he had placed on the gate. His body shrunk and able to fit in the box perfectly. The next day, when the sun rise, the village chief saw that there was a box on the gate. Then while opening the lid. Seen a small child in the container of whiting box. The chief mind was amazed to see this strange and miraculous event. Immediately Ihe worshiped and said: "My noble Lord". Having just finished saying this, the little boy who was in the box immediately came out. Back in its original form as as a man. Looks good, handsome and dignified. The longer it was seen, the more amazed the chief's feelings. Then Arya Tegehkori then himself. He explained that he was the son of the Bali king Ida Dalem Kresna Kepakisan at the Swecapura Gelgel castle. He was the brother of Arya Tabanan in the country of Tambangan (Tabanan). He also explained clearly how the adventure that he experienced from beginning to end. The chief is amazed and ask him to rest at his house. After the chief carried out the piodalan ceremony, he immediately held discussions with his clan brothers, such as Pasek Gaduh, Kebayan, Dangka, Ngukuhin, Tangkas, about the need to make him a palace and prepare for his coronation to become king as ruler in the Badeng or Badung region, and report to the King of Bali kingdom Shriaji Kresna Kepakisan at the Swecapura Gelgel castle. The king at Gelgel was very agreeable because anyway Arya Tegehkori is his son. At the age of a toddler he was banished from the family. At a young age with the blessing of the goddess Ida Bhatari Ulun Danu Batur and thanks to the approval of the King of Bali who was also his father and for the support of the people, he ascended the throne to become the first King of Badung kingdom.</br></br>In order for him to truly become a noble king in the Land of Badung, the chief again held a deliberation to build a palace worthy of him. The palace was built in the upper reaches of the village or in the north. After the palace was completed, it was there that the king Arya Tegeh Kori resided. After some time as king, he built two holy temple. The temple to worship the God of Agung mountainwas built to the east of the palace. The place for worshiping the goddes Bhatara Dewi Danu Batur is made to the west of the palace called Pura Batursari.</br></br>After a while the king then married. Then his son (2nd dinasty) built another palace, also still in the Badung area, because more and more people live in the Badung area and the condition of the land is fertile. After the second palace was built, it was named Puri Satria (Satria palace), as a characteristic that he was a descendant of Knights. Meanwhile, the Tegehkori palace (1st dinasty) in Tonja was named Puri Dalem Benculuk. In the recently completed castle, a pair of very tall palace gates were also built, none of which were on par in all of Bali. The disadvantage is that if it is broken, it is rather difficult to repair it, presumably that is His wish to build a very high gate at Puri Satria, so that it is in accordance with the name of his father in Tegehkori. The Tegehkori dynasty is ruling the kingdom from 1378 - 1687.</br></br>Chapter Two</br></br></br>Meanwhile at Tambangan (Tabanan) kingdom, after king Arya Kenceng passed away, his son Arya Tabanan replace him as king. He have crown prince name Ngurah Rangong. The old king Arya Tabanan suffered a seriuos illness, then moved to live at the village of Kebon Tingguh. Ngurah Rangong intention was to wait for the throne to become the king of Tabanan kingdom. The old king Arya Tabanan was served by a woman named Luh Bendesa from Buahan village. During the service, the king touched Luh Bendesa and become pregnant. From this relationship, Luh Bendesa then gave birth to a son who was named I Gusti Pucangan. Later on the king is passed away. After Arya Tabanan died, Ngurah Rangong become next king. But he is afraid that Pucangan someday will also claim his territory. Ngurah Rangong made efforts so that Pucangan would soon meet his death. Outside the Tambangan palace, there is a very sacred banyan tree. King Ngurah Rangong then ordered his younger brother, Pucangan, to cut the tree branches. However, to the great surprise of the brother, it turned out that the younger brother was still safe. Since then I Gusti Pucangan has been named Gusti Bagus Alit Notor Wandira. The king never stop to try to kill his brother. </br></br>Unable to stand it, Pucangan then left Tambangan palace to Mount Batur. On the shores of Lake Batur appeared the goddes Ida Bhatari Tolangkir who said: "Hi Pucangan, what are you looking for here alone?".</br>Gusti Pucangan replied: "Oh dear goddess, this servant is too troubled. I have a half brother who was made king by my father. Besides, my brother I Gusti Rangong was hostile to. ” Ida Batari again said: "If you are devoted to me, uphold me through the lake water, take me to Mount Batur". Pucangan replied: "I will do, even if it make myself sinking”. By the magical power of goddess Ida Bhatari, Pucangan walked safely across the lake to Mount Batur will upheld the goddess.</br>Goddes Ida Bhatari said: "O Pucangan, you truly devote to me, now I give you a whip and a tulup (a traditional Bali weapon made by bamboo) You must go to Gelgel palace and kill the king’s enemies in the form of raven, because they often ruin the king’s food. It is this whip and dipper that you used to kill that evil raven. After it is successful, someday you Pucangan will become king in the Land of Badung ”.</br></br>This incident occurred when the Balinese Kingdom, which was centered in Klungkung, was led by King Dalem Anom Sagening (1580-1665) who was residing at Puri Swecapura palace at Gelgel. Meanwhile, the King of Badung at that time was I Gusti Tegehkori V. The blessing of goddess Ida Bhatari and the approval of the King of Bali were the main assets obtained by Pucangan in achieving success of gaining power.</br></br>Prince Pucangan continued his journey, accompanied by a follower named Tambiak from Mount Batur to the Swecapura Palace at Gelgel. It was mentioned that Ida Dalem was in the hall faced by his prime minister. I Gusti Pucangan then confronted him and declared that he was able to kill the crow, who often ruined the king's food. King Ida Dalem was surprised, then asked: "Where are you from son and what is your name?". Pucangan replied: “Master, this servant is named is Pucangan from Buahan Village, son of the late king Arya Tabanan. I just came from Mount Batur ”, then he explained his life from the beginning until now. Immediately he also remembered Ida Dalem about the past stories and he was very happy about the arrival of someone who would help to destroy the crow.</br>The next day, the prime minister had gathered to meet Ida Dalem. In the afternoon the crow came who was going to spoil King's meal. Prince Pucangan quickly shoot the tulup, hitting the raven’s wing until it broke. After being hit and falling, King ordered to hit it with a whip, so that the crow met his death immediately. Ravens are often used as symbols of darkness, anger and death.</br></br>After that, the king was very happy. "Now, because of your great devotion to me," he was then presented with a set of clothes. He continued saying: "what else do you ask for?". Prince Pucangan remember with the words of goddess Ida Bhatari Tolangkir when he met on Mount Batur who would grant the area in Badung. Then the prince Gusti Pucangan asked to be given a place in the Badung area. With pleasure the King granted, then said: “I granted your request Pucangan, after all there at the land of badung, your family Arya Tegehkori at the Satria Palace ruled. You better get there, go ". Pucangan then go to Badung kingdom to be precise at the house of the chief of Lumintang Village.</br></br>Furthermore, the chief of Lumintang informed the king about the arrival of the prince Pucangan. The king Gusti Tegehkori IV was very happy to accept the arrival of his family, prince Pucangan. The king then give him 250 people to build a palace to the southwest of Puri Satria palace. The new palace was named Puri Jambe palace. The king then appointed him as punggawa (guardian knight) of Badung kingdom. </br></br>After king Tegeh Kori IV passed away, his son Tegeh Kori V replace him as king and have beautiful 15 years daughter named Ayu Genjot and handsome 13 year boy named Ngurah Raden. Prince Pucangan request the king to allowed his son to marry her daughter. But at other hand, the old king of Mengwi kingdom also propose the princess to marry his crown prince. At that time, Mengwi kingdom become more powerful and have larger troops than peaceful Badung kingdom. So the king decide to accept the Mengwi king’s propose. </br></br>Prince Pucangan is furious to hear that. Night before the Mengwi’s prince arrive to marry the princess, Pucangan with his troops storming the Satria palace. Pucangan is the guardian knight of Badung kingdom. He knows the palace so well and most of the troops is loyal to him. The palace is chaos and burn down. Considering the safety of his family, the king then decide to escape from the palace. Only five of them on that dark night Arya Dalem Tegehkori V (I Gusti Made Tegeh) escaped with the empress and her two sons and an in-law named Munang. His departure did not carry anything, only a box of inscriptions which was the heirloom of Puri Satria palace that he carried. All his cousins and other family also escape and scatter into many directions around Bali. The Tegehkori dynasty at Badung kingdom is fallen.</br></br>Chapter 3</br></br>Year 1724, During the five days he retreated in the mountain & forest, his children almost died because they did not eat anything. The group of Gusti Made Tegeh family arrived at a Village and went straight to the house of a village chief named I Pengkoh. It is very respectful that chief Pengkoh and his family entertain the guest of honor. For twenty days Gusti Made Tegeh group stayed at the house of the chief. One time, it was the middle of the dry season, so in a short time the rice supply in the barn ran out. What remains is only rat droppings mixed with grain skin, chief Pengkoh's wife only found that out. Chief Pengkoh prepared a pot in the kitchen to cook rice. Until the water in the pot was boiling, his wife did not get a grain of rice. Chief Pengkoh's anger rise, he then poured the hot water and scold his wife. Gusti Made Tegeh witnessed this very unpleasant incident, which made him feel very embarrassed.</br></br>After a discussion with his brother-in-law, I Munang, the former King and his brother-in-law went to hunt some food to the mountains. Meanwhile his wife and two children were left at chief’s house. After Gusti Made Tegeh left for the mountain, chief Pengkoh's evil thought occurred. His two children were ask to permission to his mother to accompany him to find rice. His mother agreed, so they left. In the middle of their journey, the children of Gusti Made Tegeh were tricked into making their way to the Denbukit area (later called Buleleng). When he arrived in Kalianget Village, his two kids were sold by chief Pengkoh to Ngurah Kalianget for 150 pieces of belongings plus a number of cloths.</br></br>After 10 days Gusti Made Tegeh and his brother-in-law went to the mountains for hunting, finally they back to chief’s house. They asked her the whereabouts of his children to his wife. She explained that their children was taken to the mountain by the chief. It's been 10 days yet to come back. When Gusti Made Tegeh heard his wife's answer, he was shocked and realized the misery they were experiencing. While shedding tears, he then told his wife and I Munang that the two of them would look for their children to Karangasem area. He himself looked to Denbukit. From there they parted ways, his wife and his brother went to Karangasem and he went to Denbukit.</br></br>After crossing Denbukit land, he arrived at Ambengan Hamlet. From that hamlet the journey to Sangket Village. From there he disguised himself to investigate the whereabouts of his children who had no news.</br></br>On that time Gusti Made Singaraja, the descendants of Gusti Panji Sakti is the King Denbukit kingdom and resides at Puri Sukasada palace. That's where he headed. It happened that King Denbukit was watching the Gambuh dance training. Those 2 person than talk and feel like each other. After some happy talk, he was asked to participate in Gambuh dance performance. It is difficult to find a comparison with the greatness of Gusti Made Tegeh in the art of Gambuh. Day and night the performance of Gambuh is joyful, which is why the king's palace was named Puri Sukasada.</br></br>After some period of time in clever disguise, Gusti Made Tegeh was very dear and trusted to King Denbukit. He was rewarded with as many as two hundred followers, including forty of whom were teenagers. He then assign into the sedahan agung (treasurer of the king) and also his war advisor. Nobody equals the wisdom of King Denbukit, so that it is respected by anyone, has the authority as a descendant of the warrior king of the gods. No one dared to oppose his orders. It could be said that the prosperity of the kingdom which was centered at the Sukasada Palace. Under his command, Denbukit kingdom spreading their teritory by invading many village to knee under Denbukit authority. Gusti Made Tegeh did this in order to find his children. Half of Bali island then become the territory of Denbukit kingdom. </br></br>Now it is told that the chief of Kalianget village name Ngurah Sindhuwedang have Gusti Made Tegeh sons and daughter and made them into servant at his house. The village of Kalianget has a population of 1,450 people. Ngurah Kalianget, who had a haughty heart and was very jealous of Denbukit King decided to fight the Denbukit kingdom. But the king quickly heard of him, and ordered Gusti Made Tegeh to beat Ngurah Kalianget before he could gather his strength. Quickly, Gusti Made Tegeh brought 200 elite warrior on their way to Kalianget Village.</br></br>When Gusti Made Tegeh troops arrived and recon the Kalianget Village, they found out that Ngurah Kalianget 1.000 soldiers were also on preparation to attack Sukasada palace. Gusti Made Tegeh and his 200 elite warriors prepare to attack at night. The attack was carried out suddenly at night made the Ngurah Kalianget soldiers shocked and confuse, they feel like stormed by thousands of enemies accompanied by spirits. Ngurah Kalianget soldier lost and surrendered. Ngurah Kalianget was taken prisoner, the whole house and its young and old residents were seized and taken to Puri Sukasada that dawn. By order of the king, Ngurah Kalianget was sentenced to death. Then he bring all other prisoners to kingdom prison. They were mixed up, including Gusti Made Tegeh children who had been sold and hidden in Kalianget. Until the end of the attack on Kalianget, he did not know the whereabouts of his children. </br></br>Suddenly Gusti Made Tegeh hear 2 young teenager cried heartbreaking among the prisoners, calling out her father and mother: "O the holy king of Tegehkori, look at me, it's been such a long time now that we haven't met my father and mother, I hope God Ida Sang Hyang Widhi will bring them together as soon as possible". Because the boy's lamentation and mention his ancestor Tegehkori, attracted enough attention and immediately approached the two young teenager. He shock that they are his children, Ayu Genjot and Ngurah Raden. The father and children finally reunite again Meanwhile his wife and her brother who had been traveling for a long time looking for their sons and daughters in the Karangasem area, then heard the news that Gusti Made Tegeh had gathered with their children at his place at Puri Sukasada palace. They hurriedly came to Denbukit and headed for the Sukasada Palace and there they reunite together, He was very happy. </br></br>After awhile, he order his son Ngurah Raden & his brother in law to return to Badung kingdom to meet the new king Pucangan. Arriving in Badung, since the Satria palace had been occupied by I Gusti Pucangan who later ascended the throne to become the king of Badung, he faced Ngurah Raden to his castle, claiming to be ordered back by his father Gusti Made Tegeh because anyway they are still family and understand why Pucangan furious and raid him. He hold no grudge. Pucangan love and care Ngurah Raden since he’s a baby and always carry him everywhere when he was act as the guardian knight of Badung. Ngurah Raden also childhood friend and like brother to his sons. Gusti Made Tegeh know that Pucangan will never have the heart to kill Ngurah Raden. Because Pucangan felt himself reunited with his nephew, he gladly presented 200 people and 40 plots of rice fields to Ngurah Raden. At the king's orders, he built a palace on the west side of the river on a forest plot. After completion, the palace was given the name Jro Kuta palace. King Pucangan have 2 sons. The older ones were given a place to live in the east of the river and given an inheritance weapon. Later the palace was called Puri Denpasar palace (because it was located north of the market). Meanwhile, his younger brother was made a place to live in the west of the river and was given an heirloom weapon, therefore the palace was later called Puri Pamecutan. After a long period of time when king Gusti Pucangan ruled in the Badung Kingdom, he died, then he was replaced by his two sons who both competed to become king to replace their father to become king in Badung State.</br></br>For a long time Gusti Made Tegeh lived in the vicinity of the Sukasada Denbukit Palace. He was very active in helping the king prosper the country, so that the king loved him very much. Her daughter Ayu Genjot also became a dancer and was later married to a nobleman from the village of Petandakan.</br></br>Someday the king Gusti Agung Gede of Mengwi Kingdom wants to visit Denbukit kingdom. Considering that King Mengwi was very famous for his supernatural power, the Denbukit king intended to try to test if it was true as the news was. He order Gusti Made Tegeh to ambush the Mengwi king’s parade. He bring 40 elite warriors to ambush under the kepuh tree in the Banyuning cemetery.</br></br>Then came the moment he had been waiting for, Mengwi king’s parade arrive. The king was carried and accompanied by 200 of his people. When he was close, then king Mengwi who was being carried on a stretcher, was intercepted by Gusti Made Tegeh, and he was speared violently. However, he was not hurt in the slightest because his body was so invincible. King Mengwi said to his companions: "send me down, O soldier". Then He got down from the stretcher and immediately took a meditative stance. In an instant he changed his form into resemble Bhuta Sungsang, a giant with six eyes, six arms, six legs and six heads. It seems that no one will be able to match His supernatural powers in this world. There the troops brought by Gusti Made Tegeh felt fear and all of them ran helter-skelter. Meanwhile, Gusti Made Tegeh himself retreated and hid himself far enough to the west in the forest hills of Pedawa.</br></br>Returning to king of Mengwi, the assassination attempt he had just experienced did not dampen his steps towards the Sukasada Palace. On arrival at Puri Sukasada palace, laughing out loud, he received a warm welcome from King Denbukit whom asking for forgiveness. King Mengwi said: “Okay, son, there's no need to extend this issue because I already know that you only want to test my supernatural power. Now this old man only asks you son, to search the person that order to attack me. This old man was very surprised of the courage of this man and also his loyalty to was amazing. You have never met someone like that, I have a feeling that he is a descendant of a famous knights ".</br></br>Then the king of Denbukit ordered his troops to look for Gusti Made Tegeh. However, even though they traces or days, they still cannot be found Gusti Made Tegeh. He was hiding at the top of a millet tree. When the troops approaching, there are some doves perch at the millet branch. Gusti Made Tegeh pray and begging to doves the millet tree to let him stay there. Normally, dove bird will fly away if there are people around it. But suddenly these doves singing. The troops saw it and assume that nobody there and passing by. Gusti Made Tegeh then make an oath that none of his descendant will eat millet fruit or harm any dove. </br></br> </br>Until 7 days he remained there. With a sluggish body, emaciated and very dirty, then he walked slowly leaving the millet field towards the west, taking refuge in the village of Patemon. The situation when he arrived at the village indicated that it was already evening. He headed for the rice trading house, wife of the puppeteer Patemon. He was very pity for her to see that his condition was very tired and emaciated, so she was invited him to their house and served with food. The pupetter's family sympathy for Gusti Made Tegeh for being chased by royal soldiers. The pupetter's family then making a well hole for him to take shelter in. Everyday afternoon he hid himself in a foxhole. When night fell, He was taken out of the shelter. He made friends with the villagers. It has been for 15 days since he stay there and very uncomfortable and don’t want the helper family involve in trouble. He excused himself from pupetter’s house and then left to Bubunan Village. In that village, he also made friends with the villagers. For about a month in Bunbunan Village, Arya Dalem's mind grew more restless. He is thinking about his family that might be executed because he failed the king’s order. Then he decide to go back to Sukasada palace to prepare his death sentence but will beg for his family life to spare. 10 of villagers accompany him.</br></br>Arriving at Puri Sukasada, the two kings were sitting rejoicing in the palace facing the royal servants. They was surprised to see people who had just arrived dressed all in white. The white cloth a sign that they will be willing to die if something unwanted happens. So Gusti Made Tegeh and his ten followers presented a bow while begging for mercy in front of the two kings if they were judged to have done something wrong. </br></br>The king of mengwi then ask Gusti Made Tegeh who he really is. Who is his true identity. He then said that he is the descendant of Arya Tegehkori, the founder of Badung kingdom. He tell them all his journey. King Mengwi then said: "O Arya, in my opinion, what you did to me was absolutely innocent. I thought, you only carrying out your loyalty towards the king of Denbukit, carrying out orders to attack. Now, my son the king of Denbukit, from now on never ever forget the loyalty and sincerity of the sacrifices that Gusti Made Tegeh has given to you forever ”.</br></br>After saying this, King Mengwi summoned a servant of his companion to take a keris and a spear at the place of his bed. After king Mengwi order that, Gusti Made Tegeh and all of his 10 followers immediately experienced extreme anxiety and fear. Of course they think that this is the time when the death sentence start. </br></br>The servant then handed over a keris and a spear, and was accepted by the King of Mengwi, saying: "O Arya, this is my gift in the form of a keris and a spear. This keris is called Carita Belebang, its usefulness is to maintain safety and the enemy doesn't dare see it. This spear is called Lelemon, it has great authority. This is proof so that from now on down from generation to generation, from life to death, never forget the descendants of King Denbukit, and also for my son the king of Denbukit, never forget Gusti Made Tegeh descendants forever. You must always help and support each other. Remember, whoever forgets this mandate of mine will find misery and heartbreak”</br></br>Thus again said the King of Mengwi: "And now, O Arya, which land that you will request ?”.</br>Hearing the words of King Mengwi which greatly pleased Gusti Made Tegeh, then he said: "If it is allowed, Bubunan Village is my request, because they are very loyal to me when I find trouble”.</br></br>Thus, Bubunan, Sulanyah, Tanguwisia Village was awarded to Gusti Made Tegeh. Then Gusti Made Tegeh and his family is allowed to return with his followers to Bubunan Village. For about 3 years he lived in Bubunan Village, because the land there was uneven. then they moved to Muntis Village ( later on change its name to Pengastulan village).</br></br>Epilogue</br></br>At Pengastulan, Gusti Made Tegeh became punggawa (guardian knight) and stay at a house name Jero Lingsir. Right to the west of his house he built an ancestral temple which was named Pura Badung as a honor to his ancestors whom was the King of Badung. He wrote all his extra ordinary journey into a manuscript called Prasasti Pura Badung. This prasasti is then passed through generations, along with his family tree. He and his descendant swear that they will always serve to Denbukit (Buleleng) kingdom forever.</br></br>Until later Dutch invade the kingdom and fall after the Great Battle of Jagaraga on 1849.d fall after the Great Battle of Jagaraga on 1849.)
• Gde Hariwangsa  + (Hartanto alias Gde Hariwangsa was born in … 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.become a farmer in the northern Bali area.)
• RIVER WARRIOR  + (He came, he saw, he created. renowned arti … He came, he saw, he created. renowned artist Futura and Potato Head put on quite the show with river warrior.</br></br>New York City artist Futura2000, in collaboration with Potato Head, has created two sculptures titled ‘Pointman – River Warrior’, which were unveiled in Singapore and Bali. Created using waste collected across the island of Bali, Pointman speaks to Potato Head’s ideation that sustainability can be beautiful. Initially lauded as a pioneering graffiti artist, Futura2000 is known for his ground-breaking use of abstraction in the 1980s and has always been progressive in his philosophy, methodology, and practice of art. Adjacent to his body of abstract paintings, he has developed a universe and lexicon around an otherworldly character: the Pointman. Over the years, Pointman has taken many forms across drawing, painting, and sculpture.</br></br>The collaboration with Potato Head sees Pointman emerge with a new mission in the materials of its design. River and ocean pollution has long been a central concern of Futura2000. Located on the Hudson River in New York City, the view from his studio of the Statue of Liberty is obscured by vessels transporting trash and free-floating river garbage. In reaction to this, the use of waste for the fabrication of the sculptures is a social commentary on the pollution crisis faced by both rivers and tributaries in New York City and Southeast Asia.</br></br>On 9 December, the courtyard of the OMA-designed Potato Head Studios in Bali unveiled the second River Warrior sculpture. For this Pointman, everything from motor oil bottles to discarded water gallon lids sourced by the community organisation, Yayasan Kakikita, were used. The event brought together traditional Balinese ideals with Futura2000’s urban aesthetic and featured a performance by Australian dance company Chunky Move, talks, craft beers, and Balinese food stalls.</br></br>ABOUT THE ARTIST</br>Futura2000 (b. Leonard Hilton McGurr, 1955, New York) is an abstract painter whose practice first developed in New York during the 1970s. One of the earliest graffiti artists to introduce abstraction into his work, Futura was also among the first graffiti artists to be shown in contemporary art galleries in the early 1980s. Early exhibitions of his work include presentations at Patti Astor’s Fun Gallery and Tony Shafrazi Gallery, as well as within the historic Times Square show of 1980, alongside Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Rammellzee, and Kenny Scharf. MoMA PS1 brought the artists together again in its landmark 1981 exhibition, New York / New Wave. Futura collaborated with the punk band The Clash during this time as well, designing their album art and painting on large-scale canvases behind the band as they performed in concert. In recent years, he created collaborative works with Takashi Murakami and exhibited them at Kaikai KiKi Gallery in Tokyo. He worked with Virgil Abloh on collections for Off-White and Louis Vuitton and staged visuals for the designer at Coachella. Futura’s work has been shown at The New Museum, New York; MOCA, Los Angeles; the Groninger Museum, the Netherlands; Yvon Lambert, Galerie De Noirmont, and the Galerie du jour agnès b., Paris. In 2020, the Noguchi Museum presented Futura Akari, an installation of Akari light sculptures customized by Futura; he created a large site-specific installation at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, and he was included in the exhibition Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip Hop Generation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.</br></br>@futuradosmil</br>www.seminyak.potatohead.co @futuradosmil www.seminyak.potatohead.co)
• Ida Ketut Djelantik  + (He is Ida Ketut Djelantik, a writer from B … He is Ida Ketut Djelantik, a writer from Buleleng who is located in Geria Tegeha Banjar, Tegeha Village, Banjar District. He was born in 1905 in Tegeha Village and is a descendant of the couple Ida Ketut Manggis and Ida Ayu Putu Tangi.</br>As a child he was raised in the Gria environment where his daily life tends to be busy with social activities, he has a desire to study religion and philosophy as well as moral encouragement for the village environment where he grew up.</br></br>His education level was only up to SR or Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) and it was not finished, with his desire to explore tattwa, ethics and philosophy he studied it self-taught until he got recognition from local residents and the Dutch Government at that time.</br></br>Because of his high achievements and abilities, in 1938 he was appointed to work in the Religious Staff at the Religious Office of the Lesser Sunda Province at that time in Singaraja.</br></br>He was also assigned by the Governor-General of the Netherlands to Bogor to translate Sanskrit books and manuscripts into Indonesian and Kawi of his literary abilities.</br></br>In 1950 he worked at the Kodam Raksa Buana which is now known as Kodam 11 Udayana as the Hindu Rohdam, he also participated in compiling the emblem of the Pataka Kodam Udayana.</br></br>Then, he passed away in 1961 to be exact on the 18th of Novembern 1961 to be exact on the 18th of November)
• ngiringja iraga mebakti ring ajeng  + (Hello Bahasa bali wiki, do you know what i … Hello Bahasa bali wiki, do you know what is the meaning of garbage? Do you know how many types of garbage there are? Garbage is the remaining waste from a product or item that is no longer used but can still be recycled into valuable items. Waste can be divided into 2 types, including organic waste and inorganic waste.</br>Organic waste can be an environmentally friendly type of waste. If properly managed, it can even be a source of something useful. However, due to the rapid decomposition of organic waste, organic waste can cause disease and unpleasant odours if not managed properly. "Hi Baliwiki friends, do you know how many types of organic waste there are? Organic waste is divided into 2, including wet and dry organic waste.</br> 1. Liquid - organic waste</br>Wet organic waste is defined as organic waste that contains a large amount of water. Examples of wet organic waste are vegetable waste, rotten banana peel, onion peel and the like.</br> 2. Dry - organic waste </br>Dry organic wastes are organic wastes that contain a small amount of moisture. Examples of dry organic waste include wood, tree limbs, tree trimmings, wood and dry leaves.</br>Inorganic waste is waste that is no longer in use and is difficult to decompose. Inorganic waste that is buried in the soil can cause soil pollution. This is because inorganic waste is classified as a persistent substance and the waste is buried in the soil for a long time, causing damage to the soil layer. </br>Examples of inorganic waste are: plastic, beverage bottles/cans, crackling, etc.</br>"Now, having explained, have you guys understood? I hope you have". </br>"Do you know what will happens when you mix organic and inorganic waste?</br>Mixing organic and inorganic waste not only causes odour and unsightliness. This pile of mixed organic and inorganic waste can be a threat to human life. Organic waste produces harmful leachate. This liquid can degrade the quality of the soil and air around the waste. Can separating waste help? But what is the importance of waste separation in Indonesia?</br>The importance of waste separation". Rubbish? Hello! Horrible! Everyone avoids it. Everyone gets annoyed when there's rubbish around. Right? Try to imagine if your room was full of other people's rubbish. Wouldn't you be angry? Surprisingly, many of us do litter. If you're riding a motorbike, you casually litter; if you're studying in class, you casually throw rubbish on the floor and don't pick it up. The funny thing is, when you come to a place with a lot of rubbish, you sneer and mutter: "WHAT A SLOB"</br>The importance of waste separation is therefore the facilitation of further waste management. In addition to facilitating further waste management, the sorting of organic and inorganic waste can also reduce air pollution caused by the accumulation of waste that is still mixed between organic and inorganic waste.</br>I took an example of a waste sorting programme from one of the schools in South Kuta, namely SMA Negeri 3 Kuta Selatan. If there is such a programme, are you sure that all the students will follow and implement the programme correctly? "After a lot of instruction from the teachers to the students in the school, it is not necessarily the students and the students will implement the programme correctly, the students and the students consider the programme as a waste sorting programme.</br>The school has provided 10 garbage cans with names and pictures, but the sorting of waste is very complicated;</br>The trash bins provided by the school include:</br> 1. Aluminium litter bin</br> 2. Organic waste bin</br> 3. Pedal bin</br> 4. Plastic waste bin</br> 5. Plastic waste bin</br> 6. Bottle cap bin</br> 7. Clean pet waste bin</br> 8. Residue bin</br> 9. Single layer bin</br>10. Multi-layer bin</br>However, the students at the school still have a mixture of organic and inorganic waste in the same place, which is a bit of a mess, isn't it?</br>The school does not yet have a caretaker to sort the waste. However, the school has been working with the KOMUNITAS PLASTIK EXCANGE KUTA SELATAN and once a month the waste is transported to the school. The school does not know the amount of waste for a month. This is because the school has recently implemented the waste sorting programme.</br>A good example of another school that I have received is from one of the schools in Malang, namely SMA 2 Malang as Adiwiyata Mandiri School Inspiring with Sustainable Waste Management Programme. The success of SMAN 2 Malang's waste management programme is a real example of how education and action can positively impact the environment. It is hoped that this programme will inspire other schools to adopt sustainable waste management practices and create a greener and more environmentally conscious learning environment.onmentally conscious learning environment.)
• Pande Putu Widya Okta Pratama, S.Kom  + (His full name is Pande Putu Widya Okta Pra … His full name is Pande Putu Widya Okta Pratama, S.Kom. This young Balinese from Dadap Putih Village, Busungbiu District, Buleleng Regency is usually known as Pande. He is an alumnus of ITB STIKOM Bali batch 2015. Currently, Pande is active as a co-founder and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at BTW Edutech, a digital education company that has a big mission to help students pass the selection to enter official colleges, universities state, CPNS and TNI or POLRI.</br></br>The digital startup which was founded in 2018 in Denpasar has the Smart BTW application which has been accessed by 180,000 users in Indonesia. In addition, this startup already has 15 branch offices in 12 major cities throughout Indonesia in just 2 years.</br></br>While in college, this former student with the best thesis degree started his career in digital entrepreneurship. Pande gained a lot of valuable experience when he was active in student organizations and took several side jobs as a web developer. After graduating, Pande started his career in IT as a back-end programmer and team of IT experts in the construction of the LAPERON system (online licensing service) in Badung Regency. Then, Pande focused on development and operations as a DevOps engineer and took on enterprise systems development projects in several government agencies. Finally, Pande and his friends managed to build a startup BTW Edutech which continues to grow until now.</br></br>Pande also informed the achievements of BTW Edutech to the BASAbali Wiki team. "Namely, the Top 10 HATCH programs for the 1000 Digital Startup Movement. We also provide 402 scholarships for 3T and non-3T regional PTK registrants as well as 1500 scholarships for CPNS 2021 registrants," he explained. In addition, his proud startup has held various training and learning assistance through the platform. "We have thousands of alumni in PTN, PTK, CPNS, TNI, and POLRI throughout Indonesia," he concluded.</br></br>As a digital entrepreneur who has many achievements, Pande was invited to be a guest speaker on the “NGOPI” talk show on Kompas TV. He is currently developing a pilot Edition XI: “STARTUP PROFILE” for his company.ion XI: “STARTUP PROFILE” for his company.)
• I Gede Aries Pidrawan  + (I Gede Aries Pidrawan is a teacher and wri … 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. often wins literary writing competitions.)
• I Gede Robi Supriyanto  + (I Gede Robi Supriyanto was born in Palu, C … 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). Happen (2018), Wujud Cinta (2018), 2021).)
• I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti  + (I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti is a doctor and le … 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.Bali Province Traditional Village Council.)
• I Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi  + (I Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi is a Balinese dance … 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. Raka Rasmi passed away on March 17, 2018.)
• I Gusti Ngurah Parsua  + (I Gusti Ngurah Parsua, born in Bondalem, B … I Gusti Ngurah Parsua, born in Bondalem, Buleleng, Singaraja, December 22, 1946. He writes poetry, short stories, novels, essays, etc. His works have been published in the Bali Post, Karya Bakthi, Nusa Tenggara, Bali Cuier, Merdeka, Berita Buana, Beritha Yudha, Suara Karya, Sinar Harapan, Simponi, Swadesi, Experiments, Heroine, Suara Pembangunan, Mutu, Arena, Bukit Barisan Minggu Morning, Priority, Voice of Renewal, El Horas. General and Cultural Magazine: Expression, Basis, Horizon, Topic, Tifa Sastra, Cultural Council and Literary Council, Malaysia. A collection of his poems: “Matahari” (1970), “After the Wind Blows” (1973), “Poems of Dukana” (1982), “Ten Poets Indonesia Malaysia” (1983), Duka Air Mata Bangsa” (1998), “Bahana In Margarana”, (2005), etc. In the field of prose, among others: "The Nature of Man and Life" (Esai Arts and Culture, 1999), "As Hard as Steel" (Collection of short stories, 1984), "Sembilu in the Park" (Novel, 1986), "Rumah Penghabisan" (collection of short stories, 1995), “Women in the Silent Harbor” (Collection of short stories 2001), “Senja Di Taman Kota” (Collection of short stories, 2004), etc. </br></br>His poem entitled “Khabar” was translated by Kemala (a Malaysian poet and literature researcher) and then published in Asia Week magazine (1983). His poem entitled “To Bali” was translated into English by Vern Cork and published with other Balinese poets under the title “The Morning After” (2000).nder the title “The Morning After” (2000).)
• I Gusti Ngurah Putu Wijaya  + (I Gusti Ngurah Putu Wijaya or better known … I Gusti Ngurah Putu Wijaya or better known as Putu Wijaya, is an Indonesian literary icon from Bali, who has produced approximately 30 novels, 40 drama scripts, about a thousand poems, hundreds of essays, freelance articles, and drama criticism. Putu Wijaya also writes screenplays for films and soap operas.</br></br>Putu himself is actually the youngest of five siblings. He lives in a large housing complex, which houses about 200 people, whose family members are all near and far, and have a habit of reading. The humanist with his white pet hat was expected to become a doctor by his father, I Gusti Ngurah Raka, a retired courtier who was strict in educating children. However, Putu is more familiar with the world of literature, language, and earth science. Putu's first short story entitled "Etsa" was published in the Indonesian daily Suluh, Bali.</br></br>The first drama Putu played was when he was in high school. Putu directed and played the drama himself with the group he founded in Yogyakarta. After 7 years in Yogyakarta, he then moved to Jakarta and joined Teater Kecil. Next with the Mandiri Theater which was founded in 1971, with the concept of "Starting from What's Existing".</br></br>Putu's style of writing novels is not much different from his style of writing drama. As in his drama works, in his novels he tends to use an objective style in the center of the story and a style that is full of fragments of events that are dense, intense in choice, and expressive language. Putu is more concerned with reflection than history.</br></br>A fan of dangdut, rock, classical music by Bach or Vivaldi, and jazz, he writes and directs films, soap operas, and theatre. Putu has performed dozens of plays at home and abroad and has won dozens of awards for his literary works.n dozens of awards for his literary works.)
• I Ketut Alon  + (I Ketut Alon (1932 – 1993) was a sculptor … I Ketut Alon (1932 – 1993) was a sculptor born in Banjar Tarukan, Mas Village, Ubud, Bali. He studied carving from the sculptor Ida Bagus Nyana. He makes many wooden statues with puppet themes (Mahabarata and Ramayana) and also humanist themes of daily life. Many of his works are collected by foreign tourists. He was invited to exhibit in Japan in 1981, 1982 and 1985.</br></br>In 1968, he founded "I Ketut Alon Balinese Art Shop & Wood Carver" which later changed to "Alon Gallery" in 1991. The gallery is located on Jalan Raya Mas, Ubud and is managed by one of his sons, I Kadek Ariasa. In the gallery there is also the Githa Ariswara Studio which was founded in 2000 and operates in the field of dance and percussion under the I Ketut Alon Foundation. The foundation also established the Sarin Rare Education Park, which is heavily involved in art education for children.eavily involved in art education for children.)
• I Ketut Suasana  + (I Ketut Atmosphere alias Kabul, was born i … I Ketut Atmosphere alias Kabul, was born in Apuan, Tabanan, December 30, 1978. He completed his art education at ISI Denpasar. Kabul's works have a lot to say about the life of bees/wasps. For Kabul, the bee is a metaphor to describe human life. Since 2003, Kabul has been diligently involved in many joint exhibitions, both at home and abroad. His solo exhibitions include "Bee Atmosphere" at Sudana Gallery, Ubud, Bali (2009) and "Suhu Bee" at Maha Art Gallery, Renon, Bali (2010). Apart from painting, Kabul is also diligent in holding performance art and murals.ent in holding performance art and murals.)
• I Ketut Eriadi Ariana  + (I Ketut Eriadi Ariana was born in Bangli, … I Ketut Eriadi Ariana was born in Bangli, 1994. Currently completing postgraduate studies at the Linguistics Masters Study Program, Literary Discourse Concentration, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University. His daily life is as a journalist and singer at Ulun Danu Batur Temple, Batur Traditional Village, Bangli (since January 8 2020). A number of his Balinese language poems and essays were published in mass media such as Tatkala.co, Media Bali, Pos Bali, Suara Saking Bali, and Nuansa Bali Magazine. Balinese poetry was published in the single anthology Ulun Danu (2019). His writings have also been published in books such as Prabhajnyana: Mosaic of Lontar Library Studies, Udayana University (2020), Gocara Literary Journal, Ancient Javanese Literature Study Program, Udayana University, and Sarasastra: Balinese Cultural Thought Center (2020). Meanwhile, his first book of single essays is entitled Ecologisme Batur (2020). He once served as Secretary of the DPK Peradah Indonesia Badung (2016-2017), before being entrusted with the duties as Chair of the DPK Peradah Indonesia Bangli (2018-2021). DPK Peradah Indonesia Bangli (2018-2021).)
• I Ketut Suwidiarta  + (I Ketut Suwidiarta was born in Bongkasa, B … I Ketut Suwidiarta was born in Bongkasa, Badung, Bali on 24 November 1976 and had just finished his study on Fine Arts Faculty of Indonesian Art Institute in Jogja. After finishing High School in Denpasar, Suwidiarta studied Japanese for a year. In 1998, he moved to Jogjakarta and there his artistic exploration begun. He was living in Gunarsa’s house in Jogjakarta while sketching and drawing Simbok Nah, the servant at the house. That’s when he was painted the bloated and dwarfed bodies.</br></br>In the recent years, Suwidiarta’s works are far more contemplative and universal in concept as he started the series in which Buddha’s figure appeared. His works are full with mockery and irony on people’s life, with a shifting to spiritual issues. I Ketut Suwidiarta currently lives and works in Jogjakarta.a currently lives and works in Jogjakarta.)
• I Ketut Tjekeg  + (I Ketut Tjekeg, born in Banjar Tarukan, Ma … I Ketut Tjekeg, born in Banjar Tarukan, Mas Village, Ubud, January 25 1942. He was an important figure in Mas Village, Ubud, who contributed a lot to the progress of the village. Since childhood, he has been active in the arts, including performing in dramas, making statues and carvings, and being active in various organizations. He graduated from the Dwijendra Hindu PGAA school in 1962. He was an honorary Hindu religion teacher at Gianyar State Middle School. Then he became a journalist at the newspaper "Suara Indonesia" which is now the "Bali Post". He also worked at the Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur. In the 1960s he was active as an administrator for the PNI/Front Marhaenis Ranting Mas. He was involved in the birth of many organizations in Mas Village, including the Mas Student Association (P.P.M.), Sekaa Teruna/Karang Taruna, Janger arts organization, and so on. He published the book Autobiography and Physical & Mental Spiritual Development (2022) which contains many stories of his life and the history of the development and development of Mas Village, Ubud.elopment and development of Mas Village, Ubud.)
• I Made "Romi" Sukadana  + (I Made "Romi" Sukadana was born in Denpasa … I Made "Romi" Sukadana was born in Denpasar on January 22, 1973. He graduated in Fine Arts from ISI Denpasar. Since 1993, he has been active in many joint exhibitions, such as "Horizon" at the Maya Gallery, Sanur (2019), "On Fire" at Kaktus Art Space, Sanur (2018), "Magic of Bali" at Ira Kitzki Art Gallery, Frankfurt Germany ( 2014), and "Hidden Code" at Mayya Gallery, Frankfurt, Germany (2013). His single exhibitions include "Sides of Woman" at Paros Gallery, Sukawati, Bali (2001), "Dialogue with the Reality" in the Kamandalu Resort, Ubud (2007), "A Name" at Ten Fine Art, Sanur (2009), "Hidden Connection" at Ayucious Socialite House, Denpasar (2012), and "Hidden Connection III" at Tryst's Resto Kemang, Jakarta (2013). Romi's works demonstrate a variety of theme and styles but always contain their own distinct flavor. He is very capable of painting realism but can also paint impressive abstracts.m but can also paint impressive abstracts.)
• I Made Mangku Pastika  + (I Made Mangku Pastika was born in Seririt, … I Made Mangku Pastika was born in Seririt, Buleleng, 22 June 1951. He is an Indonesian politician and retired police officer. He has served as a member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) representing Bali Province since 2019. Previously, he served as Governor of Bali for two terms from 2008 to 2018. He graduated from the Police Academy in 1974. His last rank in the police was Commissioner General of Police. He also served as Bali Police Chief (2003 – 2005).served as Bali Police Chief (2003 – 2005).)
• I Made Sujaya  + (I Made Sujaya is a permanent lecturer at t … I Made Sujaya is a permanent lecturer at the Indonesian and Regional Language Education Study Program (PBID), Faculty of Language and Arts Education (FPBS), IKIP PGRI Bali. Since August 2016 he has been working toward his Doctoral Degree in Linguistics, Concentration on Literary Discourse, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Unud.</br></br>Two of his books have been published, namely A Piece of Conscience Kuta: Notes on the Attitudes of Kuta Residents in the Tragedy of 12 October 2002 (2004) and Forbidden Marriages: Abstinence of Polygamy in Ancient Balinese Villages (2007). The second book led him to receive the "Widya Pataka" award from the Governor of Bali. In 2013, together with a number of Unud lecturers, they published a book on the Language Dynamics of Television, Internet, and Newspaper Media.</br></br>Apart from teaching, Sujaya is also a journalist and freelance editor at the daily DenPost which has been published in Denpasar since 1999. He is trusted to take care of literary and cultural pages. He was a correspondent for the student tabloid Wiyata Mandala (1996-1999). He has also been a contributor to The Jakarta Post and helped maintain the Balinese language page, “Bali Orti” on the Bali Post Sunday. Now he also maintains a special blog about Bali, balisaja.com.s a special blog about Bali, balisaja.com.)
• I Made Sumadiyasa  + (I Made Sumadiyasa who goes by the name Mad … I Made Sumadiyasa who goes by the name Made was born in Bali 8 February 1971, in Langlanglinggah, Tabanan. Made is a dynamic Balinese artist whose expressive paintings encompass a universal spirit. His visual language goes beyond form and illusion, creating intense levels of emotion. He focuses on movement and color to bring out the spiritual essence of his subject. From the greatness of the natural world to the influence of culture and technology on the environment and humanity, Made continues to discover unlimited sources of inspiration for his artistry.</br></br>A graduate of the Indonesia Institute of Art (ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia) in 1997, Made was the first Indonesian artist invited to participate in the prestigious ART ASIA International Fine Arts Exhibition held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, 1995. In 1996, Made was the first Indonesian artist to have his painting (The Way to Eternity) featured on the full-cover of the prestigious Asian Art News magazine (Mar-Apr 1996).us Asian Art News magazine (Mar-Apr 1996).)
• I Made Supena  + (I Made Supena was born in Singapadu, Giany … I Made Supena was born in Singapadu, Gianyar, January 12, 1970. He studied fine arts at the Art and Design Program (PSRD) of Udayana University (1991-1997). He is the son of the legendary sculptor I Ketut Mudja. Supena's works are abstract by taking inspiration from nature. In addition to painting, he also makes sculpture, installation art, and works on performance art. Supena is also active in the visual arts groups “Galang Kangin” and “MilitanArts”.</br></br></br>Since 1991 Supena has been diligently involved in joint art exhibitions, both at home and abroad. While his solo exhibition was in 1998 at The Chedi Payangan Gallery, Bali. Then the exhibition Reality of Abstract Painting (Art Center Bali, 1999), Landscape und Abstraction (with Susena, Frankfrut, Germany, 2000), New painting (Suli Art Gallery, Denpasar, 2002), About Hature (Gallery Mon Décor, Jakarta, 2002 ), The Likeness of Nature (Ganesha Gallery, Bali, 2004), Studi Alam Supena (Danes Art Veranda Denpasar, 2005), Made Supena Landscape (Gracia Gallery, Surabaya, 2007), Emotion (Santrian Gallery Sanur, 2008), Genealogy (Jogja Gallery , Yogyakarta, 2010), Solitude of Child (Kubu Kopi Denpasar, 2015), Ritus Mountain (Maya Gallery, Sanur, 2017), Interpreting Feelings (Griya Santrian, Sanur, 2018).</br></br></br>Supena has won a number of awards including the Award for Sculpture Museum Bali, Denpasar (1991), Award of the Governor of Bali (1994), Award of the Embassy of Peru in Jakarta (1995), Award of Phillip Morris Arts Foundation (1997), Finalist of the Winsor-Newton Competition, Jakarta (2000), Certificate of Ownership, Wellculturen Frankfurt Museum, Germany (2010), Certificate Art Work Golden Land, BIAB Bejing, China (2015), Top 9 Titian Art Foundation ( 2017).</br></br> </br>On April 16, 2019 Supena died at Sanglah Hospital. He had severe bleeding in the brain due to an attack of hypertension. Bali lost one of its best artists.ension. Bali lost one of its best artists.)
• I Nengah Jati  + (I Nengah Jati was born in Banjar Sama Undisan, Jehem Village, Bali, October 5, 1990. His poetry book is titled “Silunglung” (Expression Library, 2018). His works are also published in Suara Saking Bali.)
• I Nengah Sujena  + (I Nengah Sujena was born in Bangli, Bali, … I Nengah Sujena was born in Bangli, Bali, in 1976. He graduated from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta in 2005. Sujena has had solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions in Bali, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Singapore, Tokyo etc. In 2007 he had a solo show entitled Songs of Solitude at the Komaneka Gallery.</br></br>Nature is the main source of creative inspiration for Sujena. His paintings articulate the revelation of nature. They reflect an ecological awareness that recognizes the fundamental relation between nature and the human. His works subtly criticize the anthropocentric view that considers the human as the center of truth with all the privileges to exploit nature. Sujena conveys a critical, yet poetic, message that living in harmony with nature is a soothing, peaceful life. with nature is a soothing, peaceful life.)
• I Ngurah Suryawan  + (I Ngurah Suryawan, born in Denpasar Bali o … I Ngurah Suryawan, born in Denpasar Bali on February 25, 1979. He obtained his formal education at the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Letters, Udayana University, Bali (2006) with the title "Speaking Behind Silence: Anthropological Studies of the Violence of the 1965-1966 Mass Massacres in Jembrana Regency, Bali." </br></br>He completed his Masters in the Masters Program in Cultural Studies at the Postgraduate Program at Udayana University (2009) with a thesis entitled "Bara on the Edge of Power: Genealogy of Subaltern Violence and Upheaval in Buleleng Regency, Bali". Doctoral education was completed at the Humanities (Anthropology) Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta (2015) and wrote a dissertation entitled "Elite's Strategy to Steal State Power in West Papua". The postdoctoral research program started from 2016-2017 on the cultural ecology of the Marori and Kanum people in Merauke, Papua under the ELDP (Endangered Languages Documentation Program) and Australian National University (ANU) scheme. He was a visiting researcher at KITLV (Koninklijk Instituut voor taal-, Land-en Volkenkunde), Universiteit Leiden 2017 – 2018 to write his research on the formation of the middle class elite in the interior of Papua. His books on Papua include: A Broken Soul (2014), Looking for the Morning: Ethnographic Fragments (2015), Papua Versus Papua: Disunity and Cultural Change (2017), Dismissed Voices: Against Silent Culture ( 2017), Dim Living Space: The Ecological Concussion of the Marori and Kanum People in Merauke, Papua (2018), Kitong Pu Dreams: Anthropology and Transformation of the Papuan People (2018), Searching for a Changing Bali (2018).18), Searching for a Changing Bali (2018).)
• I Nyoman Darma Putra  + (I Nyoman Darma Putra is a professor in Ind … I Nyoman Darma Putra is a professor in Indonesian literature at the Faculty of Arts, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia. He obtained his Ph.D. from the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Queensland, in 2003, where he took a postdoctoral program from 2007-2009.</br></br>Apart from teaching literature and culture at Faculty of Arts, Darma Putra also teaches tourism subjects at Masters Program of Tourism and Doctoral Program of Tourism Udayana University. Darma had been the head of Masters Program of Tourism for four years, 2014- January 2018. His research interest includes Indonesian literature, Balinese literature, Balinese culture, tourism.</br></br>With Michael Hitchcock, he published Tourism, Development and Terrorism in Bali (Aldershot: Ashgate, 2007), while his sole authored book is A literary Mirror; Balinese Reflections on Modernity and Identity in the Twentieth Century (Leiden: KITLV Press, 2011).</br></br>He publishes a number of article in international peer review journals including Asian Ethnicity, Indonesia and the Malay World, Current Issues in Tourism, The Journal of Hindu Studies, and Tourism Geographies.</br></br>Since 2011, he has been the editor in chief of Jurnal Kajian Bali (Ranked 2, on Indonesian accredited journal Sinta)., on Indonesian accredited journal Sinta).)
• I Nyoman Kaler  + (I Nyoman Kaler was born in 1892 in Pamogan … I Nyoman Kaler was born in 1892 in Pamogan Village, South Denpasar District. His father, I Gde Bakta, was a versatile artist in his day. His mother, Ni Ketut Taro, owns the art of his grandfather, I Gde Salin. Kaler himself studied with his grandfather and father, who later passed on to him the nandhir dance, butterfly row, Sisia Calonarang, wayang wong, and parwa. </br></br>Kaler never received formal education, because as he recalled, until 1900 in Denpasar there were no schools opened. However, his ability to both read and write Balinese script and Latin script cannot be doubted. This skill is obtained from non-formal education on the sidelines of his busy life deepening the arts of dance and percussion. In mastering pagambuhan dance and percussion, he was educated by I Gusti Gede Opium, I Made Sariada, and I Made Nyankan (all from Denpasar) and I Made Sudana from Tegal Taniu. </br></br>In 1918, at the age of 26, I Nyoman Kaler deepened the Legong Kraton dance with his teacher, Ida Bagus Boda from Kaliungu Klod, Denpasar. In 1924, he studied dance and percussion with Anak Agung Rai Pahang from Sukawati, Gianyar. Kaler was very impressed with this one teacher. His teacher's extraordinary way of teaching allowed Nyoman Kaler to understand the intricacies and movements of dance in depth. Kaler also became a favorite student because of his amazing talent. </br></br>Kaler can play almost all Balinese gamelan instruments and understands very well all pegongan music, gender, angklung, semar pagulingan, and so on. Nyoman Kaler started teaching in1918. on. Nyoman Kaler started teaching in1918.)
• I Nyoman Suprapta  + (I Nyoman suprapta was born on November 11, … I Nyoman suprapta was born on November 11, 1962. He has made geguritab from 2000 to now, has published 219 titles of geguritan, because he gave his life for Balinese literature. He received the Rancage Literature Award in 2013 from the Rancage Cultural Foundation, Bandung from the service sector. Tuesday, April 9, 2019, which was already past.ay, April 9, 2019, which was already past.)
• I Putu Eka Prayoga,S.Pd.H.,M.Pd  + (I Putu Eka Prayoga, S.Pd.H., M.Pd is a tea … I Putu Eka Prayoga, S.Pd.H., M.Pd is a teacher at SD Negeri 26 Pemecutan who has been teaching since 2018 until now. He comes from Pakraman Ubung Village, Denpasar City and he was born on March 23, 1994. He studied and completed S1 Pendidikan Agama Hindu at IHDN Denpasar then he completed his S2 Masters in Pendidikan Agama Hindu at IHDN Denpasar Postgraduate Agama Hindu at IHDN Denpasar Postgraduate)
• I Putu Karang Adi Saputra  + (I Putu Karang Adi Saputra was born in Abia … I Putu Karang Adi Saputra was born in Abiansemal, June 9, 1985. Since 2003 he has been active in a number of joint exhibitions, including the joint exhibition “Bali Painting Maestro” at the Bali Post, Denpasar (2007); “Group of 72” at Paros Gallery, Sukawati (2007), exhibition “With Lecturers of ISI Denpasar” at Neka Art Museum Ubud (2008), exhibition at LV 8 Hotel with Sanggar Mangu Rupa Badung (2018), “Freedom in Expression” in Taman Balinese Culture (2019).ression” in Taman Balinese Culture (2019).)
• I Putu Sudiana Bonuz  + (I Putu Sudiana alias Bonuz is an artist bo … I Putu Sudiana alias Bonuz is an artist born in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, December 30, 1972. Since childhood he has been interested in painting. While in his village, he was often asked to paint the walls of the fishing boats (jukung). After completing junior high school in his hometown, he continued his education at the Fine Arts Middle School (SMSR) in Batubulan, Bali. In 1995, he continued his art education at ISI Denpasar, until he graduated. Apart from painting, he also makes installation art, plays music, and writes poetry. Bonuz has exhibited many of his abstract-style paintings, including:</br></br>Solo exhibitions</br>2018 A Land to Remember. Santrian Gallery, Sanur Bali</br>2017 Tetabuhan-tatabumi, Bidadari Art Space. Mas, Ubud-Bali</br>1015 Because Life is Delicious at Kubu Art Space. Ubud.</br>2014 Magic Sound at Maya Gallery. Singapore.</br>2013 Be Happy, water color paintings at Sand Fine Art Gallery. Sanur-Bali.</br>2012 Harmony, at Rumah Seni Maestro Art Space. Sanur-Bali</br>2011 Inside of Bonuz at Tony Raka Gallery. Mas, Ubud-Bali</br>2011 Breath Reflection, at Hitam-White art Space. Sangeh-Bali.</br>2008 Pleading Life's Tenacity at Kemang Village. Jakarta.</br>2006 Journey of the Soul at Relish Café and Pool. Jakarta.</br>2003 Abstract Essence at Art Center Denpasar. Bali.</br>2003 Universal Spirit at Jenggala Ceramic Jimbaran. Bali.</br>2000 Crossing Borders at Red-White Forum. Denpasar Bali.Borders at Red-White Forum. Denpasar Bali.)
• I Wayan Aris Sarmanta  + (I Wayan Aris Sarmanta, born in Gianyar, Ap … I Wayan Aris Sarmanta, born in Gianyar, April 8, 1995. Since 2011, he has been actively exhibiting, including at the Puri Painting Museum, Arma Museum, Allcaps Gallery, Bentara Budaya Bali, Titian Artspace Ubud, Paradiso Ubud, Griya Santrian Gallery, Bale Banjar Sangkring Jogja. In 2017 he held a solo exhibition “Rebirth” at Titian Art Space, Ubud. He won the 2017 Titian Prize Nine Finalist and 2018 Titian Prize Winner.ine Finalist and 2018 Titian Prize Winner.)
• I Wayan Bendi  + (I Wayan Bendi – 1950-2020 (Indonesia) I W … I Wayan Bendi – 1950-2020 (Indonesia)</br></br>I Wayan Bendi was a living legend, the leading practitioner of the Batuan style of painting which developed in Bali in the 1920’s-1930’s.</br></br>He was born in 1950, in Batuan, a village near Ubud. He still remained rooted to his birthplace, where he had his studio and art gallery.</br></br>The Batuan style of painting is very intricate and detailed, crammed with many “stories”. Paintings in this style are tightly crowded with teeming crowds and scenes that depict all the traditional aspects of Bali life, like rice harvests, temple rituals, dancing girls and fantastical theater masks.</br></br>A Batuan picture usually has a sober monochrome color palette, because of the initial application of black and grey paint on the canvas surface as base. But Bendi is also an artist with a mischievous streak. For a Batuan artist, he is considered very colorful with his ‘soberly bold’ colors like brick red and light olive. Then there’s his ‘thing’ about helicopters. Bendi usually has one somewhere in his crowded agrarian scenes, and part of the fun is to hunt for it. Another favorite, the t-shirt clad, inquisitive tourist with his intrusive, long nosed camera lens, snapping away amid the water buffaloes and rickety taxis. It’s a Bendi trademark that speaks volumes about his concern for Bali’s relationship with the almighty tourist dollar.</br></br>Bendi expanded his focus to capture traumatic events that has impacted Indonesia, from the Bali bombing to the tsunami. Always, Bendi’s witty, observant paintings are like a macrocosm of modern Bali life.</br></br>The artist has exhibited in Japan, Netherlands, Belgium and New York. Japan, Netherlands, Belgium and New York.)
• I Wayan Dibia  + (I Wayan Dibia was born in Singapadu, Giany … I Wayan Dibia was born in Singapadu, Gianyar, Bali, April 12 1948. Since 1999, he has been a professor of choreography at ISI Denpasar. He is also famous for his work in the art of Kecak dance, such as Kecak Subali and Sugriwa (1976), Kecak Dewa Ruci (1982). He once collaborated with Keith Terry to create "The famous Body Tjak" (1990).</br></br>As a dance artist, he is very famous at the international level. In the field of dance, he created the Manuk Rawa Dance with I Wayan Beratha in 1981, the Puspa Wresti Dance, the Wirauda Dance, etc. He received the "Padma Shri Award" (2021) from the Government of India for his dedication in intertwining works of art between Balinese and Indian culture. In 1969, he first performed in India with the Hanuman dance.</br></br>Apart from creating dozens of dance works, he also wrote a number of books, including "Gambuh Drama and Almost Extinct Dances in Several Regions in Bali (1979), "Kecak, the Vocal Chant of Bali" (2000), "Balinese Dance , Drama, and Music: a Guide to the Performing Arts of Bali” (2012), “Communal Dance” (2015), “Kecak: From Ritual to Theatrical” (2017), “Arja Anyar” (2017), “Barong Dance Ket: From Awakening to Glory” (2018). In 2021 he published five poetry books entitled "Dance Poetry". He also wrote a book of poetry in Balinese, including the title "Kali Sengara". He also wrote a novel about dancers entitled "Bintang Panggung" (2023).</br></br>In 2022, he received the “Bali Jani Nugraha” award from the Governor of Bali. His Balinese poetry book "Kali Sengara" won the "Rancage" award from the Rancage Cultural Foundation (2023).om the Rancage Cultural Foundation (2023).)
• I Wayan Gunayasa  + (I Wayan Gunayasa was born in Ulakan, Mangg … I Wayan Gunayasa was born in Ulakan, Manggis, Karangasem August 3, 1967. He is an entrepreneur and photography is one of his hobbies. He is also involved in social activities, such as children with disabilities and orphans and also participates in fighting plastic waste. His photos have been published in several magazines such as 'Emvee Magazine', 'Bali Travel' and 'Tropical Life'. He also took part in an exhibition at Mall Bali Galeria, solo exhibitions and exhibitions with other photographers. Wayan prefers to photograph culture and nature because by doing so he can travel around and get to know the culture more closely; culture in Bali in particular and Indonesian nature. He worked with Norwegian students studying in Bali in 1993-2014.an students studying in Bali in 1993-2014.)
• I Wayan Seregeg  + (I Wayan Seregg was born in Timpag Village, … I Wayan Seregg was born in Timpag Village, Kerambitan, Tabanan, December 31 1940. He is a student of Old Javanese Literature. Apart from that, he is also skilled in mesanti (composition of sacred songs). Because of this, he is often asked to guide kakawin and Balinese literary arts.</br></br>Seregg is often trusted as a Balinese language instructor, as well as being a judge in Balinese literature competitions. He is also a marriage counselor for high school students and students. He also appeared as a resource person, one of which was in the context of the Family Gathering and Study Orientation by the Faculty of Letters, Udayana University.</br></br>Seregeg is the supervisor of Ancient Javanese Literature at the Denpasar Bangun Sastra Foundation, and is active in the organization as Chair of the Gerokgak District Widya Sabha, Deputy Chair of the Buleleng Regency Widya Sabha, founder and supervisor of the Sekaa Santi Widya Sabha, and supervisor of kekawin. Seregg has dedicated his life to Balinese script, language and literature. He received the Wija Kusuma Award from the Buleleng Regency Government, the Dharma Kusuma from the Bali Provincial Government, the 2024 Bali Kerthi Nugraha Mahottama Award from the Bali Provincial Government, and awards from other agencies. Now, he lives in Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali.Now, he lives in Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali.)
• Richard Fox  + (I am an anthropologist by training, though … I am an anthropologist by training, though my teaching and research tend to cut across traditional disciplinary boundaries—in pursuit of questions pertaining to the historical and ethnographic study of religion, media and performance in South and Southeast Asia. More specifically, my work has primarily focused on Indonesia and the wider Malay region. I also have a longstanding interest in the philosophy of the human sciences. </br>Before coming to Victoria, I taught for six years at the Institut für Ethnologie, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, where I was a member of the collaborative research initiative on Material Text Cultures. There I completed the Habilitation in Anthropology. I have also held research and teaching positions at the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Williams College and Universitas Udayana. </br>As to academic training, I completed the doctorate in both Anthropology and Religious Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (2002). Prior to this I had taken an MA in Oriental and African Religions (SOAS, 1995), with formal examinations in Sanskrit language, Indian philosophy and Buddhist Studies. My BA was in Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (1994).</br>Dr. Fox’s full profile is available at: https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/pacificasia/people/faculty/profile/fox-richard.phpsia/people/faculty/profile/fox-richard.php)
• I Nyoman Ritug  + (I want to introduce my 95 year old grandfa … I want to introduce my 95 year old grandfather who is still actively working as a carving artist, he is named I Nyoman Ritug, he started working since he was 10 years old with his father, until now he is still actively working, I hope he has a long life.. thank God proud to be his grandson, even though my ability is far below his.. even though my ability is far below his..)
• Desak Yoni  + (I was born in 1972—or so one of my friends … 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.</br>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.</br>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.</br>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.k while continuing other projects in Bali.)
• IBM Dharma Palguna  + (IBM Dharma Palguna was born in Tabanan, Ja … IBM Dharma Palguna was born in Tabanan, January 10, 1962. He completed his undergraduate education at Udayana University, then continued his master's and doctoral programs at the Faculteit der Leterren, Rijksuniversiteit, Leiden. Since he was a teenager, he has been actively writing poetry, essays, opinions, and has been widely published in the Bali Post. His published books include Lawat-lawat Suwung (poetry; 1995), Shiwarartri in the Padma Purana (1997), Ida Pedanda Ngurah, the Great Author of 19th Century Bali (1998), Dharma Sunya: Worshiping and Researching Shiva ( 1999), How Mpu Monaguna Worships Shiva (2000), Giant Human God (2007), Shintany Rabbhana (novel; 2009), Watulumbang Mosses (2011), Sekar Ura (2012), Shakti Women (2014), Watulumbang Watumadeg ( 2014), Tattwa Man (2018), etc. His works depict creative explorations and deep reflections on life and the socio-cultural dynamics that cross the ages, and reflect his high appreciation and persistence in spirituality. He died in 2017.sistence in spirituality. He died in 2017.)
• PIKOBET SANE KAWETUANG OLIH ALIH FUNGSI LAHAN MAJENG RING KAURIPAN KRAMA BALI  + (IMPACTS CAUSED BY LAND USE CHANGE ON THE S … IMPACTS CAUSED BY LAND USE CHANGE ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BALINESE COMMUNITIES</br>Om Swastyastu</br> Honorable judging team, as well as beloved friends, let us first offer our prayers and gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa for His blessings, allowing us to gather here for the Wikhiton Public Participation event, Bali Orates. On this auspicious occasion, allow me to deliver a speech titled “Issues Arising from Land Use Change in the Life of the Balinese Community.”</br> Ladies and gentlemen, land use change refers to a shift in the function of land from its previous purpose. Land use change in the Bali region has become increasingly prevalent lately, marked by phenomena such as the reduction of productive agricultural land. Indonesia is an agrarian country, and a significant portion of its population works as farmers. What will happen if agricultural land, the source of basic necessities for the Balinese people, continues to be converted into residential areas, coupled with an influx of newcomers requiring them to build dwellings? Another observable phenomenon is the decrease in water catchment areas. Soil is a powerful rainwater absorber. If land with soil is converted into housing, buildings using concrete and paving will indirectly reduce water catchment areas. This becomes hazardous when the rainy season arrives, and the increased use of concrete and paving reduces water catchment areas, leading to higher water volumes and flooding in certain areas. In the last rainy season in Bali, there were numerous flood disasters that resulted in residents losing their homes. Such events will undoubtedly have a negative impact on sustainability, as if left unchecked, the relatively small island of Bali, combined with the increasing trend of land use change, can cause discomfort in the surrounding environment, a decline in food productivity, global warming, and many other terrifying consequences of land use change.</br> Based on these issues, I hope that the future leaders in 2024 can provide solutions to address the escalating land use change. Bali’s leaders are expected to be faithful custodians, safeguarding the land of Bali and enacting regulations that prioritize and champion the land, customs, and culture of Bali.</br> To all my friends, let us protect the land of Bali from the dangers of land use change so that Bali’s land remains sustainable. That is all I can convey; I apologize for any shortcomings. I conclude with Parama Santhi, Om Santhi, Santhi Om. with Parama Santhi, Om Santhi, Santhi Om.)
• Ida Arimurti Sanjiwani  + (Ida Arimurti Sanjiwani studied nursing for … Ida Arimurti Sanjiwani studied nursing for undergraduate at Udayana University. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2020 and continued the nursing profession for one year. since 2012 Ida started working in the field of education. Ida was accepted as a teaching assistant and took a training period of 3 months. after that she was appointed as a part-time lecturer for a while then became a contract lecturer since 2013. Ida had the opportunity to take a master's degree in nursing at the University of Indonesia for 2 years in the maternity department. but Ida did not continue the specialist program due to several considerations. Currently, Ida is one of the lecturers in the maternity nursing department and is currently a permanent lecturer at the University of Udayana since 2018.r at the University of Udayana since 2018.)
• Ida Bagus Aditya Putra Pidada  + (Ida Bagus Aditya Putra Pidada was born in … Ida Bagus Aditya Putra Pidada was born in Denpasar, June 23, 1996. The eldest of two children. Has been blind since the 1st grade of high school. Completed his undergraduate studies, majoring in Communication Science and Religious Information at the Hindu Dharma Negeri Institute (IHDN) Denpasar in 2019.</br></br>He wrote poetry and short stories. His works are included in the books Klungkung: Tanah Tua Tanah Cinta (Museum Gunarsa, 2016), Twenty Best Travel Stories (UKMP State University of Malang, 2016), Chewing Furious (JKP, 2017), Saron (JKP, 2018), Originally was Bali (Kanaka Media, 2020).</br></br>In addition, he often wins in writing competitions. Among other things, 1st place in the short story writing competition at the National level "Lautan Sastra" held by SMAN 1 Denpasar (2019), 2nd place in the "Collection of 15 Best Short Stories" held by DENUSC (2017), and 2nd place in the Autobiography Writing Competition for ABK level throughout Indonesia. Bali, which was held by Kanaditya (2020).</br></br>He was also one of the poets invited to the Indonesian Literature International Seminar (2019). Some of his poems have also been translated into Korean and included in the international poetry collection by the Bali Science Foundation (2021). While writing, he now manages a massage clinic called Bali Mahasadu Reflexology and Health Massage. In addition, he also works as an announcer at Denpasar City Public Radio 92, 6 FM.er at Denpasar City Public Radio 92, 6 FM.)
• Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba  + (Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba is a Balinese … Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba is a Balinese writer from Abiansemal sub-district, Badung district. He was born on December 24, 1988. He works as a permanent lecturer at the Markandeya Institute of Technology and Education, Bali. Besides that, he is also active as a writer, entrepreneur, Balinese language activist and also a content creator.</br></br>He has many works in the field of short stories, novels and books, including the short story Barong Brutuk (2019), the book Putih Biru (2019), Alien According to Hinduism (2018), Climbing the Golden Stairs: Half a Century of National Education Association (2019), Mongah: Learning to Live From a Fern Man (2020) Luh Ayu Manik Mas: Planting Local Fruits (2021), Girls Born From the Moon (2021) and many of his other works.</br></br>Here I select and discuss one of his works that just won and was included in the five best kakawin works in the kakawin writing competition category in Old Javanese or Kawi language and Balinese script in the Saraswati Sana Literature competition organized by the Puri Kauhan Ubud Foundation. in August 2021 and his work won the 4th place. Kakawin was entitled Kakawin Korona Parisuddha.in was entitled Kakawin Korona Parisuddha.)
• Arya Lawa Manuaba, Ida Bagus  + (Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba is the author … Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba is the author of the book “Alien Menurut Hindu” (2018) which became a phenomenal book throughout 2018-2019. His first novel, “Putih Biru” (2019), tells a story of an adventure of rural teenagers in Bali and was ranked in the top eight of the selected novels at the 2017 UNNES International Novel Writing Contest in Semarang. His second novel is entitled “Haricatra” with three sequels and is in the process of publishing. In addition to nonfiction books and novels, he also writes many short stories and articles. One of his best short stories is entitled “Barong Brutuk” (2019) which tells about the mysticism of Terunyan Village.</br></br>Gus Arya, his nickname, is known through his writings. People who know him always associate him with writing, imagination and even aliens. Born in Denpasar, December 24, 1988, he loved the world of writing since childhood. During the fourth grade of elementary school, he wrote a series of stories that he read daily to his friends. After school, he wrote a horror story in a notebook and then shared it with his friends at school.</br></br>During middle school, he won several article writing and short story competitions. When he was in high school, his name always appeared in the best six short stories of the annual short story competition at Balai Bahasa Provinsi Bali. Among all the short stories he has ever written, the short story “Orang-Orang Berbaju Hitam” (2011) is the most meaningful. With that short story, he helped his poor friend pay school fees for one year.</br></br>Now Gus Arya works as a lecturer at ITP Markandeya Bali in the field of prose. He also manages independent publishing and writer services, and is active in the preservation of Balinese language and literature at the BASAbali Wiki. His hobby is traveling in a quiet village and going to museums.g in a quiet village and going to museums.)
• Ida Bagus Ketut Dharma Santika Putra  + (Ida Bagus Ketut Dharma Santika Putra or fa … Ida Bagus Ketut Dharma Santika Putra or familiarly known as DS Putra, was born in Negara, Jembrana, Bali, 27 July 1964. Since he was a teenager, he has been active in writing poetry, short stories and essays in the Bali Post and several local newspapers. Apart from being a journalist, he is also active as a cultural thinker and mobilizes the arts and culture community in the State, Jembrana. One of them is the West Bali Rembug Appreciation (Rajer Babat) literary and theater movement in the 1990s. He is also active at the Praba Gita Art Pondok. In 2000 he gave birth to the Jembrana Post tabloid and in 2002 he gave birth to the Ge-M tabloid. His published books include Assembling Mekepung Traditions, Trees of Love 2, Keyhole (2021). For his dedication in the field of literature and art criticism, he was awarded the Bali Jani Nugraha by the Governor of Bali in 2021. Previously, he also received the Dharma Kusuma award in 2018 from the Governor of Bali. He died on January 21, 2022 due to illness.e died on January 21, 2022 due to illness.)
• Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung  + (Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung (1952 – 18 Ma … Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung (1952 – 18 May 2016) was a Hindu Pedanda (cleric/priest) from Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali. He was a legend who had a progressive view far into the future. This Pedanda, who was born in Gria Gede Kemenuh Purnawati, seems to have changed the image of Pedanda (Hindu Priest) from simply leading ceremonies, to becoming a Dharma Discourse preacher.</br></br>He is very skilled in translating complex Hindu religious philosophy to the general public using simple, clear and straightforward language accompanied by a great sense of humor. It is not surprising that he often appears in various media, both electronic and print media, to provide Dharma Wacana (sacred discourse) to Hindus. Not only in Bali, he also gave dharma discourses outside Bali, from Java to Kalimantan. Apart from actively appearing in various print and electronic media, he is also active in writing in cyberspace via his website.</br></br>Born with the name Ida Bagus Gede Suamem, he completed his elementary school education at Blahbatuh Elementary School in 1965. Then he continued his junior secondary education at SMPN in Gianyar until graduating in 1968. Then he continued his education at Taman Guru Atas in Sukawati. He worked as a Family Planning Field Officer (PLKB) Gianyar from 1972 to 1974. Then he changed profession to become an elementary school teacher in Banjar Mawang, Lodtunduh, Ubud, from 1975 to 1983, then moved to teach at SD 3 Pering from 1983 to 1985. He was appointed as the Hindu Religious Field Extension Coordinator for Blahbatuh District from 1985 to 1987 and then returned to teaching as a teacher at SD 7 Saba from 1987 to 1994. In 1992 he was ranked as an exemplary teacher for Blahbatuh District.</br></br>In between his busy teaching activities as a teacher, he continued his education at the Hindu Dharma Institute (now changed to Indonesian Hindu University) until he obtained a Bachelor's degree in 1986. Apart from being a school teacher, he is also a black belt in karate and once joined the DPD Gojukai (Black Belt Council) 1988 – 1991.</br></br>He was medicalized or became a pedanda in 1994. From 2002 until near the end of his life, he was an extraordinary lecturer at the Faculty of Usada, Indonesian Hindu University. He is also known to be very critical in addressing the problems of carrying out Hindu ritual ceremonies in Bali, especially Human Yadnya and Pitra Yadnya, which have often been held with great pomp and cost a lot of money.d with great pomp and cost a lot of money.)
• Ida Pedanda Gede Oka  + (Ida Pedanda Gede Oka was born in Banjar Ku … Ida Pedanda Gede Oka was born in Banjar Kualon, Denpasar, 1909. Apart from devoting his life as a priest, he was known as an undagi (traditional Balinese architect). This talent was inherited from his father, Ida Bagus Anom, a famous undagi and sculptor of his time. Since the age of eight he has learned to make sculptures from his father. As an undagi, he really understands the books Asta Kosala-Kosali, Asta Bumi, Wismakarma and the like. He is not only an expert in making traditional Balinese buildings and Hindu sacred buildings, but is also an expert in making vessels, jempana and bulls for the Ngaben ritual., jempana and bulls for the Ngaben ritual.)
• Ida Wayan Eka Werdi Putra  + (Ida Wayan Eka Werdi Putra or who is often … Ida Wayan Eka Werdi Putra or who is often called Gus Eka is the initiator of SAGARAGIRI Outdoor. SAGARAGIRI comes from the word Sagara/Segara which means sea and Giri which means mountain. Sagara-Giri is a concept of Balinese local wisdom that describes the sacredness of the dimension of space. Sagara (mountain)-Giri (sea), Pasir-Wukir, and upstream-teben (downstream) are other terms that are also symbols of unity and mutual influence.</br>Some traditional Balinese literature mentions that the Kawi Wiku or poet priests wrote their literary works in beautiful places. The priest, poet or author walks along the mountains and coasts to express his visual beauty in the form of literary works as a form of glorification of the Creator.</br>This is what became the inspiration for the establishment of SAGARAGIRI Outdoor. Glorifying nature is one of the ways that Balinese predecessors used to enjoy life, even as a spiritual practice. In this increasingly frenetic era, we want to adapt the concept and practice to invite SaGi's friends back to nature, protect it, and enjoy it from a different perspective.and enjoy it from a different perspective.)
• Solusi dari penumpukan sampah yang tidak terpilah di Denpasar  + (In daily life, there is a disposal process … In daily life, there is a disposal process involving materials such as leftover food that becomes waste. Waste is the residue of human daily activities and/or natural processes that is solid in form. Waste often refers to unwanted or unbeneficial residual materials for humans.</br></br>Denpasar, as one of the leading tourist cities in Bali, faces a serious challenge in managing waste accumulation. With the increasing number of residents and tourists each year, this problem becomes increasingly urgent to address. However, amidst this challenge, there is a glimmer of hope through the Zero Waste initiative carried out by SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar.</br>Waste accumulation in Denpasar has become a primary concern for the local government and community. Amidst its natural beauty, waste piles can damage the environment and disrupt tourism. However, SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar has taken proactive steps by introducing the Zero Waste concept to its students.</br></br>Zero Waste is a lifestyle philosophy aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling all produced waste, so that nothing is disposed of in landfills. This initiative has changed students' perceptions of waste, from something to be discarded to a resource that can be reused.</br>One of the activities carried out in the Zero Waste program at SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar is the management of organic waste. Students learn to compost organic waste into fertilizer, which is then used to produce green plants in the school environment. Thus, not only reducing the amount of waste entering landfills, but also producing positive benefits for the environment.</br>Additionally, the school encourages students to use eco-friendly products and reduce the use of single-use plastics. They practice using tumblers and cloth shopping bags as alternatives to plastic bottles and plastic shopping bags. These small steps have a significant impact on reducing the amount of plastic waste polluting the environment.</br>Moreover, SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar is also active in environmental cleanup campaigns. Students participate in activities cleaning beaches, rivers, and other public areas as part of their social responsibility. They not only clean up existing waste but also raise awareness among the community about the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness.</br>The Zero Waste initiative from SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar not only helps reduce waste accumulation in Denpasar but also serves as an inspirational example for other schools across Indonesia. By educating the younger generation about the importance of the environment, we can ensure a more sustainable future.</br></br>Through collaboration between the government, community, and educational institutions like SMK Negeri 3 Denpasar, we can achieve the dream of having a clean and sustainable Denpasar. Every small step has a significant impact in our fight against waste accumulation and preserving the beauty of nature for future generations.e beauty of nature for future generations.)
• Ni Gusti Raka Rasmi  + (It was 1952 in New York and the young danc … It was 1952 in New York and the young dancer’s name was Ni Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi. She had never before left her home village, Peliatan, with its small, mud-walled houses surrounded by bright green rice fields....</br></br>Now she was the star of the Bali Dancers, a troupe that had traveled more than 10,000 miles into the alien worlds of the United States and Europe.</br></br>The troupe included two other female dancers about her age, Oka and Anom, and an accomplished young male dancer named Sampih.</br></br>Full article at https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/obituaries/ni-gusti-ayu-raka-rasmi-overlooked.htmles/ni-gusti-ayu-raka-rasmi-overlooked.html)
• Jamie James  + (Jamie James lived as an expatriate author … Jamie James lived as an expatriate author in Indonesia since 1999, after leaving a nearly 25-year career as a freelance critic and travel writer in New York City.</br></br>Much in demand by leading publications in the USA, Jamie James’ criticism and travel essays have appeared in some of the most august publications including The American Scholar, Atlantic Monthly, New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler and Men’s Journal. His literary criticism has been notably featured in Parnassus and Lapham’s Quarterly.</br></br>While still in the USA, James wrote two books on archaeology, Pop Art and The Music of the Spheres: Music, Science, and the Natural Order of the Universe (Grove Press, 1993) that was lauded by Robert Saxton in the Times Literary Supplement as “an important and well-researched book—essential reading.”</br></br>With Jamie James' migration to Asia in 1999, he began publishing novels reflecting his new Asian home. In 2002, he published a ground-breaking novel Andrew & Joey: A Tale of Bali (Kensington, 2002) written almost entirely in a series of exchanged e-mails. The Java Man (Metafor, 2004) saw James author a hilarious novel in a style reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh relating how an Indonesian poet takes up residence in a contemporary English country village causing confusion and havoc along the way. Four years later, James published a biography about the ill-fated Asian exploits of famed American herpetologist Joe Slowinski - The Snake Charmer (Hyperion, 2008).</br></br>Mixing literary criticism, biography, and fiction James wrote Rimbaud in Java: The Lost Voyage (EDM, 2011) retelling how an iconoclastic and incomparably gifted French poet abandoned Paris to explore the Indonesian archipelago. In a review of the book written for Harper’s, Zadie Smith said James' book presented “the spectacle of reading someone write beautifully about something he finds, well, beautiful.”</br></br>Most recently, Jamie James love of historical and biographical investigation was presented in full display in The Glamour of Strangeness (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016) delving into untold stories of a collection of expatriate artists who, like himself, migrated to newfound homes in foreign lands with oftentimes highly unique and remarkable results. </br></br>Jamie James was born in 1951 in Texas where he completed High School before pursuing a tertiary degree at the prestigious Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, graduating in 1973. After college, some of his earliest assignment were with Andy Warhol’s avant-garde Interview Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Time Magazine. James passed away in Bali on 8 February 2020. James passed away in Bali on 8 February 2020.)
• Ni Putu Yuliana  + (Jro Putu was born in Mengwi, Badung, Bali, … Jro Putu was born in Mengwi, Badung, Bali, July 4, 1979. She is a balian, a medium, who serves her community through the practice of traditional medicine, the knowledge to heal physical and mental ailments. Balians draw from two worlds, the conscious and visible world we call sekala and the psychic, abstract, and unseen world we call niskala.</br></br>Clients may ask about a newborn, from whom the baby was reincarnated, or why someone died. To find out, Jro Putu sends the client’s spirit to communicate with their family. Through her work, Jro Putu provides explanations for life’s chaos and comfort to families of her community. Jro Putu was trained in these skills by her aunt and took over her aunt’s practice after she died.</br></br>She understands that her presence in the community is particularly needed since so few women train to become balians. Jro Putu feels on equal footing as men, even as she understands the need to balance this work with family obligations. The wiki lets more people know about her beyond the word-of-mouth recommendation of people who have benefited from her powers.people who have benefited from her powers.)
• Kadek Desi Nurani Sari  + (Kadek Desi Nurani Sari, was born in Sanih, … Kadek Desi Nurani Sari, was born in Sanih, Buleleng, December 31, 1995. She graduated from the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Undiksha, Singaraja. She started writing poetry and prose since high school. Her works have been published in many joint anthologies, such as “Gift to the Sky” (2012), “Ginanti Tanah Bali” (2013), “Lingga” (2015), “Gita Candra Nyanyian Bulan” (2018”, “Wiwaha” (2019) Her first published collection of short stories is "Manisan Gula Merah Half Bite" (2020). Apart from writing, she is active in theater activities, such as the Ilalang Theater, Banyuning Art Village Theater, Thousand Window Campus Theater, Cemara Angin Community, Mahima Community Now she works as a teacher of Indonesian Language and Literature.her of Indonesian Language and Literature.)
• Kadek Eko  + (Kadek Eko, born in Gianyar, Bali, November … Kadek Eko, born in Gianyar, Bali, November 11, 1989. He completed his art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 2008 he has been actively displaying his works in joint exhibitions, including the 2009 “NuansaAlam” exhibition at the Kriya Art Center Building, “Bali On the Move” (at Maha Art Gallery, Denpasar, 2013), “Tat Twam Asi” (at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, 2016), “ATUH” (Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, Bali 2017). His paintings combine traditional and modern styles with the themes of nature and everyday life. He is a member of the art community Militanarts.a member of the art community Militanarts.)
• Kadek Sonia Piscayanti  + (Kadek Sonia Piscayanti was born in Singara … Kadek Sonia Piscayanti was born in Singaraja, March 4, 1984. She is a Lecturer in the Department of English, Ganesha University of Education where she teaches poetry, prose, and drama. </br></br>She has been invited as a speaker at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (2012-2013), Creative Writing Program, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia (2011-2012), and at the OzAsia Festival, Adelaide Australia (2013). She wrote and directed the script for “Layonsari” in the Netherlands and France at the Culture Grant event from the Indonesian Directorate of Higher Education (2014). She has also published several books including, “Because I Want to Run I Want to Run” (Akar Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 2007), Literature is Fun” (Pustaka Expression, 2012), “The Story of A Tree” (Mahima Institute) Indonesia, 2014), Dramatic Arts, Art of Life (Graha Ilmu, 2014), Women Without a Name” (Mahima Institute Indonesia, 2015).</br></br>Sonia was the mentor for the 6th Luh Ayu Manik Mas adventure book. the 6th Luh Ayu Manik Mas adventure book.)
• Kadek Surya Kencana  + (Kadek Surya Kencana, born in Dalung, Badun … Kadek Surya Kencana, born in Dalung, Badung, Bali, January 24, 1986. In 2005, he won second place in a national poetry writing competition held by the Ministry of National Education. He was once a teacher and principal at a school in Singaraja. Now he is pursuing the world of journalism. He has participated in the cultural mission “Bali Kanaya International Art Week” in Chiba, Japan, 2014. And since 2015 he has joined Radar Bali (Java Pos group) as a journalist. Some of his poems have been published in the Bali Post and are summarized in the poetry book Saron (2018).ummarized in the poetry book Saron (2018).)
• Kaja McGowan  + (Kaja M. McGowan’s areas of interest involv … Kaja M. McGowan’s areas of interest involve South and Southeast Asia with emphasis on Indonesia, particularly Java and Bali (both historically Indic in orientation) studied in relation to the subcontinent. Rather than see India and Indonesia, for example, as modes of influence between two points, her scholarly interests encourage studying the reciprocal relationships between neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. Her research explores the flow of ideas and artifacts along this highway -- architecture, bronzes, textiles, ceramics, performance traditions, and visualizations of texts like Panji Malat, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharata -- artifacts that move and those that are locally produced. This accounts for the shaping of ideas and the development of styles across vast geographical and historical distances. Her work is governed by the complex ways in which History of Art and Visual Studies intersect with Anthropology, Material Culture, Colonial and Post-colonial Theory, Performance, Gender and Religious Studies.</br></br>Having first begun her study of Balinese performing arts as an undergraduate at Wesleyan University, one ongoing project has involved documenting the work of painters in Bali who experiment with depicting musical sound and the rhythmic motion of the dance in their work. She is the author of Ida Bagus Made: Art of Devotion (Ratna Wartha Foundation, 2008) a volume honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the Puri Lukisan Museum in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, distributed by University of Hawaii Press. Due to its popular reception, she has been invited to write a second volume on the life and art of the world-renowned painter, sculptor and architect (undagi), I Gusti Nyoman Lempad.architect (undagi), I Gusti Nyoman Lempad.)
• Ida Bagus Wayan Widiasa Keniten  + (Karangasem, January 20, 1967, is the date … Karangasem, January 20, 1967, is the date a role model was born into this world; a role model that teaches us the importance of literature in everyday life. Ida Bagus Wayan Widiasa Keniten is a widely known for his expertise in writing literary works word for word. It is evident from his sparkling name that he has won several very brilliant achievements, including the 2013 Satyalancana Education Honorary Award and many others.</br>It is undeniable that his love for Balinese culture is one of the reasons he is passionate about composing a literary work. He has written and marketed dozens of books, one of which is Wang Bang Sunaran's Gaguritan. This gaguritan tells</br>about the struggle of life and life. The struggle took place between a spiritual teacher (Sang Dyah) and his students named Jagul Anom, Pucung, Ginanti,</br>Ginada, Kumambang, Sinom, and also Wang Bang Sunaran. The dialogue glue was done by Wang Bang Sunaran. This figure acts as a link between the spiritual teacher and his students. Wang Bang Sunaran's self-image as a student is flawed; he rarely studies, rarely helps others, is difficult to manage, and feels all-knowing. Because of that, he wanted to find the way of truth. The path was found in Sang Dyah, who he thought was an enlightening figure in the darkness of his soul.tening figure in the darkness of his soul.)
• Katharane Edson Mershon  + (Katharane Mershon (1892 - 1986), was the d … Katharane Mershon (1892 - 1986), was the daughter of musician, Charles Farwell Edson, originally of Chicago, and a prominent political activist, Katherine Philips Edson. Her mother was an important figure in California's Progressive Party in the early twentieth century, influential on behalf of woman suffrage and industrial and social reforms for women. </br></br>Katharane did not follow her mother's political and social path, but instead became a dancer. She and her first husband, Harry Gray, toured the United State as a professional ballroom dancing team. She later joined Serge Oukrainsky and Andreas Pavley in Chicago for ballet training, and after divorcing Gray, she married Jack Mershon. Her life was long and full. </br></br>Among many experiences, she lived in Bali, absorbing the dance rituals there, traveled in Europe and Angkor Wat, danced in Vienna and Paris, taught ballet at the University of California, and administered the Denishawn School. Mershon developed theories on dance and psychology, expressing her idea that there was much to be done in a field she called "corrective psychology". field she called "corrective psychology".)
• Ketut Agus Murdika  + (Ketut Agus Murdika is a painter born in Gi … Ketut Agus Murdika is a painter born in Gianyar, December 26, 1989. He completed his art education at ISI Denpasar. Since 2008, he has been active in many joint exhibitions, such as the Retrospective exhibition of the Galang Kangin Community at Bentara Budaya Bali (2018), the Red Thread exhibition at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta (2016), the Ulu Teben exhibition at Bentara Budaya Bali (2015). He won the Best Sketch Ubud Festival 2006 award.</br></br>His paintings are abstract. He wrote his concept in painting as follows: An understanding without form, a reflection without words, an understanding of the feelings and feelings of exploring the restlessness of the heart. Creating something intangible into a real work.ing something intangible into a real work.)