Ngurah Rai Airport Will be Closed Temporarily
Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali will be temporarily closed on Nyepi Day, New Year Saka 1935 on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
In connection with this, Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika has written four ministers associated with the temporary closure of the airport.
Head of Public Relations of the Provincial Government of Bali I Ketut Teneng accompanied by the Head of Air Transportation Office Ida Bagus Bali Puja Astawa said in Denpasar that the letter has been delivered early, hoping to be disseminated to all interested parties, both at the national and international community.
He said the letter No. 003.2/17319/DPIK Dated 6 November 2012, it submitted to Transportation Minister EE Mangindaan, Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, Minister Gamawan Fauzi, and Minister of Communication and Information Tifatul Sembiring.
In addition, also presented to the Director General of Army, Navy and Air Force in the Ministry of Communications Information Technology, in addition to the Chairman of the Parliament of Bali and all regents and mayors on the island. The letter was also copied to the 27 agencies at the central level and Bali, including the head of the Airport Authority and the Region IV Tuban whole head sea port in this area.
Ketut Teneng added, a letter closing the airport and seaports across the entrance to the island accidentally sent early, ie four months before Nyepi Holy Day when closing all entrances. Mail notices to four ministers concerned were hoping to pass on to all airlines in Indonesia and overseas.
Thus airlines and abroad do not schedule flights to Bali, when Hindus perform Tapa Brata Penyepian on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
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Nyepi’ is a Hindu holiday that is celebrated annually. On year 2013, Nyepi falls on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
The main purpose of Nyepi is pleading before God Almighty, to purify Buwana Alit (Human Side / Microcosmos) and Buwana Agung / Macrocosmos (the universe).
There are several series of exercising Nyepi day, they are:
The Hindu people perform purification ceremonies also called Melis Melasti / Mekiyis. On that day, all the existing means of praying in the temple (shrine) in procession to the beach or lake, as the sea or lake is the source of holy water (Tirta Amerta) and can purify all “leteh” (gross) in man and nature.
The day before Nyepi, namely the “Tilem Sasih Kesanga” (the 9th Black Moon), Hindus perform ritual Bhuta Yadnya at all levels of society, ranging from individual families, hamlets, villages, districts, and so on, to take one one of the types ‘Caru’ (sort of offerings) according to his ability. Tawur or Pecaruan itself a consecration / Pemarisuda Bhuta Kala, and all ‘leteh’ (defilement) is expected to vanish all.
Bhuta Yadnya is addressed to the Bhuta Raja, Bhuta Kala and Bahtara Kala , by pleading that they do not disturb people.
Followed by Mecaru Pengerupukan ceremony, the spread Tawur rice, torched house and the yard and hitting any objects (usually drums) to sound crowded / noisy.
This stage is done to drive Bhuta Kala from the house, the yard, and the environment.
Lodging in Bali, Pengrupukan usually celebrated with a parade of Ogoh-Ogoh which embodies Bhuta Kala who paraded around the neighborhood, and then burned. The aim is the same, namely expelled Bhuta Kala from the surrounding environment.
Summit of Nyepi Day, In today’s atmosphere as dead. No busy activity as usual. On this day Hindus perform “Catur Brata” Penyepian which consisting of ‘Amati Geni’ ( no fire/light), ‘Amati Karya’ (did not work), ‘Amati Lelungan’ (not traveling/not allowed to exit the house yard), and ‘Amati Lelanguan’ (not listening entertainment).
And for those that can also perform Tapa Brata, Yoga, and Semadhi. No activity as usual. All activities were eliminated, Including public services, such as the International Airport, Harbor was closed, but not for hospitals.
Ngembak Geni, a day after the feast day of Nyepi, all the activity back on track. On this day the Saka New Year for a second day. Hindus did “Dharma Shanti” with a large family and neighbors, give thanks and sorry forgive each other, to begin a new year a clean sheet.
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Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand across Southeast Asia with the addition of a new property in Bali. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will be a new five star hotel located in BTDC Nusa Dua and will introduce its brand blueprint that combines French luxury with the essence of local tradition to one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations. It is poised to set international standards in resort hospitality with the brand’s hallmarks of service and quality excellence.
Scheduled to open in September 2013, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will introduce its brand blueprint that combines French luxury with the essence of local tradition to one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations.The resort will offer 415 guestrooms including 17 private villas.Amenities include a ballroom, five meeting rooms, a multi-function room, three restaurants, a bar and a lounge.
The unique of this hotel is being the only one hotel in Bali that has ballroom at the seaside.
Guests will also have access to the property’s wellness facilities comprised of an infinity pool, a So FIT state-of-the-art fitness center and a So SPA, Sofitel’s spa concept.
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The price we offer for the following 2 types of rooms are:
- Deluxe Room at U.S. $ 120 per room / night
- Premiere Room at $ 132 per room / night.
Price mentioned above with no minimum stay requirement. Then get benefits for lunch or dinner voucher at our restaurant is Kunyit Restaurant and Sand Restaurant at USD 8 per room.
Or it could be exchanged with a massage voucher worth USD 8 per room.
This price is only applicable if booking through us. So booking immediately and gets benefit from the Early Bird Promo
Tags: Beach, Hotel, Hotel Santika Preiere Beach Resort, massage, period, RestaurantVALENTINE PACKAGE AT BEST WESTERN KUTA BEACH
Celebrate the moments of Valentine’s Day this year in Bali and make it ??an unforgettable moment. Best Western Kuta Beach is a three star hotel located in the Kuta area, you can enjoy the Valentine moment with a package that has been provided for you. With affordable prices, you can will get a Cassanova Candle Light Dinner at Triple S Rooftop Bar & Lounge, flower decoration in room (Rose Petal) as well as a Valentine’s gift.
Price Valentine Package for 2 nights stay in a Superior Room is IDR 1,380,000 and 3 nights stay is IDR 1,980,000, and come with additional free welcome drink on arrival and late check out till 15.00.
Prices in other currencies will be adjusted to the exchange rate at the time. This package will be valid until February 28, 2013.
Please contact us soon for further booking.
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Saturday, February 16th
Chinese New Year & Valentine Golf Tournament 2013
At 1 p.m. SHOTGUN STARTS
Tournament Fees :
• Member : Rp 350,000
• Guest : Rp 800,000
• Indonesian Resident/Kitas : Rp 1,000,000
• Visitor : Rp 1.200,000
Location: New Kuta Golf
Phone: (0361) 8481 333 Email : info@newkutagolf.com
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To welcome the Chinese New Year 2013, one of the society in Kuta, Banjar Darma Semadi would hold a parade of four Barongsai/Lion and two Dragon at Dharmayana Vihara area and main streets in the Kuta area.
This ritual procession in unique packaging and interesting attractions in Kuta tourist area will start the celebration of the Chinese New Year in 2564 which will be held on Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2013.
Performances of Barongsai/Lion and Dragon circumference is scheduled to last about two hours, between 16:00 to 19:00 pm and attempted not interfere with traffic flow which has always been busy.
This attraction could be one option for tourists to see this Chinese traditional dance who is already famous for its Barongsai and Dragon dance.
In addition, some of hotels in Kuta area also hold gala dinner with themed Chinese New Year.
For further information and booking, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
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Buleleng Regent Putu Agus Suradnyana said that the Central Government has confirmed the location of new airport construction at North Bali is appointed at Kubutambahan, some 10 kilometers east of Singaraja in north Bali.
Eligibility Test Area of Buleleng International Airport (BIB) Development in North Bali, has been presented by Angkasa Pura with Ministry of Transportation to the Regent of Buleleng at a hotel in Jakarta last weekend.
Furthermore, they are ready to discuss and meet with the Governor of Bali to create reports about the certainty of analysis.
After listening to the explanation from Transportation Ministry at Jakarta last weekend, the Regent stated that Kubutambahan has the highest score 92.50 higher than the two other locations in Buleleng regency, that is Gerokgak and Celukan Bawang.
From the proper test result that have been done, then will head off to plan of process to ensure continued of North Bali’s International Airport development in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bali, including setting up a counterpart fund.
From the information gathered, the plan of the International Airport in North Bali Development Project is the National Program. Even this year the Central Government had been scheduled to perform groundbreaking development in North Bali International Airport. This airport will be constructed similar to the international airport in Lombok by utilizing one run way or the runway.
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Indonesia expects the number of tourists from China visit around 800 to 900 thousand people in 2013, it is higher than the previous year which is only about 600 thousand people.
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said the company continues to make efforts to increase the flow of foreign tourists, including those from China.
She said that in 2013 would have a target of nine million people are optimistic about the foreign tourists coming to Indonesia. Of that number about 800 to 900 thousand people are expected to tourists from China.
She noted the number is up about 25 percent of the target and achievement.
One effort to increase the flow of tourists china to Indonesia that the government has opened direct flights between Indonesia and China, such as the Jakarta-Beijing five times a week, Jakarta-Shanghai,and Jakarta-Guangzhou each every day.
In addition to improvement of infrastructure such as airports and roads, also improved services to tourists, including the training of tour guides, to use a fluent Mandarin.
Because the language is very important to be able to better understand the desires of the tourists.
Not only that, but to adjust China’s special holidays such as Chinese New Year and China’s National Day in October, it was also targeted during the school holidays in June and July.
About Bali is still being a favorite tourist destination from China, she argued that the Chinese people only know Bali, although Indonesia consists of thousands of attractive’s islands.
Bali is only one part of the thousands of islands in Indonesia. Even now it is developing 16 new destinations with special interest, as one of the programs of action for the next three years.
According to Mari, special interest tourism promotion strategy needs to be improved because of the greater potential in which include trekking, snorkeling, diving, and golf.
The focus of the development of 16 tourist destinations which shall include-Toba Medan and surrounding areas for geotourism appeal, the Thousand Islands for marine, Jakarta and surrounding areas for cultural-heritage, Borobudur and the surrounding areas for cultural-heritage, Bromo-Tengger-Semeru and surrounding areas for ecotourism, and -Kintamani Lake Batur and its surroundings to geotourism
Additionally Menjangan-Pemuteran and surrounding areas in Bali for maritime-Kuta-Sanur and Nusa Dua in Bali for nautical surroundings, Rinjani and surrounding areas in NTB for ecotourism, Komodo and the surrounding areas in NTT for ecotourism, and Ende-Flores and surrounding areas in NTT to ecotourism.
Other destinations include Tanjung Puting and surrounding areas in Central Kalimantan for ecotourism, Toraja in South Sulawesi and surrounding areas for cultural-heritage, Bunaken in North Sulawesi and surrounding areas for marine, Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi and surrounding areas for the marine, and Raja Ampat in West Papua and the surrounding area for marine
And it is expected with the development of 16 new destinations, tourists will increase, including from China.
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Tanah Lot, one of the favorites destination of foreign and domestic tourists after the Kuta Beach. Tanah Lot located in Tabanan regency,its a very famous temple located on the sea.
Tourist management of Tanah Lot, targeting tourists visit in 2012 was 1.75 million people but its exceed the target. During 2012, Tanah Lot was visited by 2.57 million people even the entrance fee was increased on the beginning of year 2012
For the year 2013 they target the number of tourists visiting Tanah Lot is 2 million people. They do not target a large number of visitors as constituted by one of the considerations to anticipate the political situation of Bali Gubernatorial elections that will take place on May 2013. In addition to the issue of rising fuel oil (BBM), is also sufficient influence to set the target visitors.
The management of Tanah Lot has a plans on 2013 is to extend the visiting hours from 7:00 to 7:00 p.m. And if this plan is approved by the relevant parties, it will be implemented shortly.
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