Gianyar

It has been the stamping ground of Bali’s earliest dynasties in recorded history. It is here that the first great lines of Hinduized Kings established themselves. Pejeng was to center of power until the early 14th century, when the last line of Warmadewa was defeated by Majapahit Empire, under Gajah Mada, in 1343. Read more » Gianyar

Karangasem

The regency of Karangasem has an impressive range of terain and covers about 2,000 square kilometers. The steep rise from the coast up to the mountains creates magical scenary. Dominating the regency is the VolcanoAgung, said to be the “Home” of the Balinese gods. Read more » Karangasem

Perempuan di Mata Adat Bali

QUESTION:

Untuk kedudukan di Hindu, tiang yakin tidak ada perbedaan antar perempuan dan laki2. Akan tetapi yang tiang ingin ketahui, mengenai adat istiadat di Bali sendiri, bagaimana kedudukan perempuan dalam suatu keluarga?

Tiang percaya bahwa semua ingin keadilan berjalan, apakah betul apabila dalam satu keluarga tidak ada anak laki2nya, maka anak2 perempuan tsb tidak berhak mendptkan warisan apapun dari ortunya yg telah meninggal? Read more » Perempuan di Mata Adat Bali

Topeng

The Topeng, or mask dance, is one of the most demanding dramatic talents, requiring an actors skill and adaptability of mannerism and behaviour, in order to suite each picturesque mask. Read more » Topeng

Ngambul

Sebuah kisah nyata, namun identitas ‘pasien’ saya rahasiakan. Yang perlu dikemukakan adalah kasusnya, untuk pengalaman teman-teman. Ada ortu yang amat kaya di suatu Desa di Buleleng. Dia punya anak lelaki 3 dan anak perempuan 1. Anak-anak lelaki semuanya diberikan warisan berupa tanah kebun, rumah, dan mobil. Si anak perempuan tidak dapat apa-apa.

Ketika ia bertanya “Kenapa”, si ortu dengan ketus menjawab: “Nyai awak luh, mula tusing maan ape-ape, buin pidan kurenan nyaine ane mertenin” (artinya: kamu anak perempuan, memang tidak dapat apa-apa, kemudian hari suamimu yang akan mengurus dirimu). Read more » Ngambul

Ayung River Rafting

The Ayung River is Bali’s most spectacular and great fun filled rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest towering gorges and magnificent waterfalls. The River Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali, and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience rafting on the river Ayung’s west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of this beautiful intact nature area is highlighted by the appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkeys, magpies, and more. Read more » Ayung River Rafting

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