Bali is an island in Indonesia, once a province of Indonesia. Bali lies between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar is the provincial capital, located on the southern island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world, Bali is famous as a tourist destination with a unique variety of art-culture, especially for Japanese and Australian tourists.
History of Bali
The first inhabitants of the island of Bali is expected to come in 3000-2500 BCE who migrated from Asia. Relics of the stone tools were found in the village Cekik located in the western part of the island. Prehistoric times and ends with the arrival of the Hindus of India in 100 BC.
Balinese culture and then got a strong influence of Indian culture, the process is more rapid after the 1st century AD. Name Balidwipa (Bali Island) began to be found in various inscriptions, including inscriptions Blanjong issued by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in 913 AD and mentioning the word Walidwipa. It is estimated that around this time that Subak irrigation system for rice cultivation began to be developed.
Some religious and cultural traditions also began to develop in those days. Kingdom of Majapahit (1293-1500 AD) who are Hindu and centered on the island of Java, had founded the kingdom of subordinates in Bali around the year 1343 AD It was almost throughout the country are Hindus, but as the coming of Islam stood the Islamic kingdoms in the archipelago which among others led to the collapse of Majapahit. Many of the nobility, clergy, artists, and other Hindu community when it withdrew from the island of Java to Bali.
The Europeans who first discovered Bali is Cornelis de Houtman from Holland in 1597, though a Portuguese ship had previously been stranded near Cape Mount, Jimbaran, in 1585. Dutch through the VOC began to carry out the occupation in the land of Bali, but continue to get resistance, so until the end of the power of their position in Bali is not as solid as their position in the Java or the Moluccas. Starting from the northern region of Bali, since the 1840s has become a permanent presence of the Dutch, who originally performed with pit-sheep variety of Balinese rulers are not mutually trust each other.
Dutch major attack by sea and land against the Sanur area, and was followed by the Denpasar area. Bali party who lost in numbers and armaments do not want to experience shame because of surrender, thus causing the war to the death or bellows, which involves all the people both men and women, including a king.
An estimated 4,000 people were killed in the incident, although the Netherlands has ordered them to surrender. Furthermore, the Dutch governors who ruled only a few influences on the island, so that local control of religion and culture generally does not change.
Japan occupied Bali during World War II, and then a military officer named I Gusti Ngurah Rai Bali forming forces 'freedom fighters'. Following the Japanese surrender in the Pacific in August 1945, the Dutch promptly returned to Indonesia (including Bali) to re-establish its colonial rule as a state before the war. This was opposed by the resistance forces of Bali who was using Japanese weapons.
On 20 November 1940, fighting broke out Puputan Margarana that occurred in the village of Marga, Tabanan, Bali middle. Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai, who was 29 years old, led the troops from the territory east of Bali to launch an attack to death on the Dutch armed forces. All members of the Balinese battalion was killed everything, and make it as the last Balinese military resistance.
In 1946 the Dutch made Bali as one of 13 areas part of the new State of East Indonesia was proclaimed, namely as one of the rivals for the Republic of Indonesia which was proclaimed and headed by Sukarno and Hatta.
Bali then also incorporated into the United States of Indonesia when the Dutch recognized Indonesia's independence on December 29, 1949. In 1950 Bali officially leave perserikatannya with the Netherlands and legally became a province of the Republic of Indonesia.
The eruption of Mount Agung in 1963, had shaken the people's economy and caused many residents of Bali transmigrated to other areas in Indonesia.
In 1965, along with the failure by the G30S coup against the national government in Jakarta, Bali and many other areas there was a crackdown against members and sympathizers of the Communist Party of Indonesia. In Bali, it is estimated more than 100,000 people were killed or missing. Nevertheless, the events in the early days of New Order is up to now has not managed to be disclosed by law.
Terrorist attacks have occurred on October 12, 2002, in the form of the 2002 Bali bomb attacks in the tourist area of Kuta Beach, causing as many as 202 people were killed and 209 others injured. 2005 Bali bombing also occurred three years later in Kuta and Jimbaran beach. Such events received widespread international coverage because most of the victims were foreign tourists, and cause Bali's tourism industry faces severe challenges in recent years.
Geographic Map
The island of Bali is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands along the 153 km and 112 km wide approximately 3.2 km from the island of Java. Astronomically, Bali is located at 8 ° 25? 23? South latitude and 115 ° 14? 55? East Latitude mebuatnya tropical like other parts of Indonesia.
Mount Agung is the highest point in Bali as high as 3148 m. The volcano last erupted in March 1963. Mount Batur is also one of the mountain in Bali. About 30,000 years ago, Mount Batur erupted and produced a terrible disaster on earth. Unlike in the north, the southern part of Bali is irrigated lowland rivers.
Based on the relief and topography, in the middle of the island of Bali lies the mountains that extends from west to east and between these mountains there is a cluster of volcanoes of Mount Batur and Mount Agung volcano and no mountain is Mount Merbuk, Patas Mountain, and Mount Seraya.
The existence of these mountains cause by Geographic Region Bali is divided into 2 (two) are not the same part of North Bali with a narrow lowland and less sloping, and South Bali with extensive lowland and ramps. Bali slope consists of flat land (0-2%) covering 122 652 ha of undulating land (2-15%) covering 118,339 ha, steep land (15-40%) covering 190,486 ha, and land is very steep (> 40% ) covering 132,189 ha. Province of Bali has 4 (four) lake located in mountainous areas are: Lake Beratan, Buyan, Tamblingan and Lake Batur.
The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Other important places are Ubud as art center located in Gianyar regency, while Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are some places that became a tourist destination, both the beach and tourist resort.
The total area of the Province of Bali is 5636.66 km2 or 0.29% of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Administratively, the Province of Bali is divided into 9 districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / districts.
Balinese people
Bali residents about a number of 4 million souls, with a 92.3% majority Hindu religion. Other religions are Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, and Buddhism.
Apart from tourism, Bali residents also live from agriculture and fisheries. Some also choose to become an artist. The language used in Bali is Indonesian, Balinese, and England especially for those who work in tourism.
Language Balinese and Indonesian are the most widely used languages in Bali, Indonesia, and as other residents, the majority of Balinese people are bilingual or even trilingual. Although there are several dialects in the Balinese language, Balinese generally use a form of Balinese society as a choice in communication. Traditionally, the use of various dialects of the Balinese language is determined by the color chess system in Hindu Dharma; although the implementation of these traditions tend to decrease.
English is the third language (and the primary foreign language) for many of the people of Bali, which is influenced by the needs of the tourism industry. The employees who work at tourist information centers in Bali, often also understand some of the foreign language with adequate competence. (Wikipedia)
Interesting Places in Bali
As a tourist destination, Bali has several attractions that could be a choice vacation. The following brief information about good and interesting sights on the island of gods.
Interesting Places in Bali - Kintamani
Want to have lunch at the restaurant with a view of Mount and Lake Batur, special price, click hereKintamani, which is located in Bangli district, is one of the favorite tourist attractions tourist options both domestically and abroad.
Generally in almost any travel agent or tour operator in Bali, Kintamani entry in the itinerary (travel route) after visiting the Moon Stone (Barong Dance), the tourist area of Ubud or Sukawati as a shopping center.
Kintamani offers a fresh atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius, much like the air in Bedugul. The main attraction of the region is a view of Mount Kintamani and Lake Batur. Mount Batur is a mountain that is still active status and the second highest after Mount Agung at Besakih. The best atmosphere is when enjoy lunch while enjoying the beauty of lake and mountain belching smoke friendly.
Interested in knowing more about Kintamani? Also a time to yourself to visit the village Trunyan located near the lake. But you have to cross by boat to get there by traveling approximately 20 minutes. The interesting and unique is the way the funeral locals certainly different from the prevalence in Bali. The bodies were buried without leaning against the tree. But the issue is not unique body odor because neutralized by the smell of fragrant wood called incense.
Unique is not it? If interested, why not incorporate alternative Kintamani attractions in your vacation? Congratulations on holiday in Bali.
Interesting Places in Bali - Dreamland Beach in Uluwatu
Want to know the most beautiful beach in Bali than Kuta beach? The answer, of course beaches in the area Pecatu Dreamland (Uluwatu).
This beach is so beautiful and not crowded Kuta beach visitors. Of course with this situation you will be more comfortable and can enjoy the atmosphere of the famous beach as a place to surf it.
With travel approximately 30 minutes from Kuta to Jimbaran then Pecatu direction, you'll get here.
Dreamland beach area currently being developed as a tourist area of Bali Resorts Pecatu complete with 18-hole golf courses, international schools, international hospitals, shopping malls and other tourist facilities.
Certainly not be long before this area will become an exclusive tourist area and managed better.
Travelling in Tulamben
Tulamben is a village which developed into a tourist attraction because it has the potential of diverse sea. Located in the village of Tulamben, sub-camp, in the northern district of Karangasem approximately ± 25 km from the City Amlapura - the district capital -, 37 km from Candidasa attractions, and about 82 km from Denpasar City.
Access to the location easily accessible because it is situated on the edge of the highway department Amlapura - Singaraja. Tulamben later developed into a tourist area that includes two districts, namely the village of Tulamben in Kubu district; Datah Village, Village Labasari, kidnap Village, Village Purwakerti, and village in the district Bunutan Abang.
The main attraction of Tulamben is a natural potential for the exotic underwater diving and snorkeling activities because of the clear water conditions throughout the year and the current quiet. At a depth of 30 meters under the sea there is a skeleton ship "U.S. Liberty", a U.S. merchant ship that sank due to hit Japanese submarine torpedoes on 11 January 1942 when in his voyage across the Straits of Lombok. Shipwreck diving in the depths of Liberty is the best reason for the divers who come to Tulamben. It is estimated there are about 400 species of reef fish that inhabit shipwrecks and visited about 100 species of sea fish (pelagic).
This place is also called Paradise Reef is full of surprises for marine animals that appear, such as the type of ribbon eel, mimic octopus, boxer crabs, ghost pipefish, seahorses, leaf fish, garden eel, lion fish, harlequin shrimp, and other unusual types also found here. While a large collection of jack fish that amount to hundreds of tail always enliven this shipwreck, and they are very friendly to divers.
Very interesting is not it? Of the divers who've been here, going back again. How about you?
Interesting Places in Bali - Bedugul
Bedugul tourist area, located in Tabanan regency, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan.
Ever been to Kintamani? This place also offers the atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees centigrade plus a beautiful lake.
To enjoy the beauty of the lake here, enough to rent a speed boat you can get around the lake. Close to this lake you can also enjoy lunch at local restaurant with a menu of Indonesia and also international cuisine.
Tired of playing in the lake? You cool off again by visiting Eka Karya Botanical Garden Bedugul while buying a souvenir in the form of strawberry, which is one source of income of local residents.
Botanical Garden is one of the protected forest that serves as the lungs of air in Bali, so as to cover operating costs and maintenance, the area is too commercialized.
Interesting Places in Bali - Nusa Dua - Tanjung Benoa
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Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa, located at the southern tip of Bali island but has a different appeal.
Nusa Dua with BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Center) is known as the central star hotels in Bali. Hotels such as Westin, Ayodya resort (formerly Bali Hilton International), Grand Hyatt, Nusa Dua Beach and Nikko Hotel here.
Meanwhile, Tanjung Benoa is known as a center for water attractions ranging from parasailing, banana boat, Jet Ski, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Island and other water sports can be enjoyed here. The beach here is choppy and calm making it very safe for a family holiday with your children.
The games can be enjoyed include:
* Parasailing is a game where you will use an umbrella and a parachute pulled by a speed boat surrounding Tanjung Benoa beach. So just like real skydiving. When the game is one round kira2 4 minutes in the air. Height of the rope connecting the parachute to a speed boat approximately 80 meters. So flying pretty high.
* Jetski, the game uses a vehicle on the beach like a motorcycle. Jetski here you can not drive themselves, must be accompanied by an instructor, given the numerous beaches perahu2 TB and other watersport activities, so that collisions can be avoided. Do not worry, the instructor will only drive from the beach toward the sea, now up to you I turn there driving, the instructor luggage rack. When the game is 15 minutes. If you want exciting ride, try the actions of waves there .. then you will feel the sensation of driving pleasure this jetski.
* BANANA BOAT, using a single raft, you will be attracted by speed boat around the coast within 15 minutes. Banana boat load capacity is max 4 people plus 1 instructor as a companion. You can ask diceburin into the water during the boat running, or if not wet .. just ask who normal2. Less exciting banana boat anyway if you play without nyebur.
* FLYING FISH, this last game in Bali. 3 pieces of banana boat rolled into one with an additional rubber boat across the front and there is a kind of right beside left wing. Flying Fish is played by 3 people max, ie 2 people left and right passenger side ditengah2 1 instructor. Position you can beridir like riding a motorcycle or sleep on their backs. Flying Fish will be attracted by speed boat speeds with downwind path. Thus, the flying fish would fly over the water kira2 2 meters or more depending on wind speeds. Just like a kite. For those who like a challenge, do not miss to try this game.
* Snorkeling, namely swimming, underwater view. The main requirements you should be able to swim. By using a mask and fins, you'll see ikan2 ornamental as well as existing coral reefs while swimming.
* SCUBA diving, ie diving. Instead of snorkeling, diving is better as well. You will be given complete diving equipment, ranging from clothing, oxygen tanks etc.. Diving should not be swimming, it's better if you can not swim, because it's easier. A tourist will be accompanied by an instructor in the water, so do not worry. Previously, you'll be brief about cara2 first dive correct. The depth for beginners ranging between 3 feet - 7 feet in water for 40 minutes. Taking the bread for fish food, you'll see the beautiful underwater scenery reply reply filled with beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish colorful.
* GLASS BOTTOM BOAT & ISLAND TURTLE, is the most suitable tour if you ask your child who is still small. With the boat who have clear glass underneath, you will be invited to sail the ocean bottom to see the aquarium there on the beach of Tanjung Benoa. As he threw the bread out of the boat, ikan2 will rise and they will pursue food. There are hundreds of colorful fish. Similarly, with beautiful views of the ocean reef. Once satisfied to see this page, the boat would slide into Turtle Island to see the turtle breeding locations, who are quite rare animal existence. Here you will see a turtle eggs dikeram, then still kecil2 turtle, turtle juvenile to adult turtles who are ready to be parents. This type of turtle is not only one, but there are several types. In addition, this location there are also other animals such as birds, bats, snakes, etc. a very tame, so that you can hold for the photo. This game takes about 1 hour.
Interested? Why not invite your family to enjoy your favorite water sports in Tanjung Benoa.
Interesting Places in Bali - Ubud
Ubud, which is located in Gianyar regency, offers arts and cultural attractions for visitors.
Since the booming tourism in Bali, Ubud region also berkembangan become a center for the arts in Bali crafts ranging from wood carvings, gold and silver handicrafts, paintings and other art. Local cultural life of Bali is still maintained strong here.
Not surprisingly, in the Ubud area much used as a place to learn the art of its main foreign tourists. They live here and the day-to-day filled with learning interaction with local residents.
Mas Village, Ubud region, known as a center of wood carving producing second to none. Almost along the road and the house you will find traditional Balinese art carvings in the gallery.
As with the village craftsmen Celuk known as gold and silver, also a favorite place to get souvenirs.
In the travel or tour route, the trip from Ubud you can continue to visit Kintamani
For accommodation needs, Ubud offers many options that offer a "private escape" atmosphere away from the crowd with a beautiful view of hills. Among Pitamaha resorts, Maya Ubud, Sayan Four Seasons Resort and other international class hotel is a small example.
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