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Matsuri Restaurant
Amenity Core Nusa Dua
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Fax. (0361) 772269

Ulam Restaurant
Jl. Pantai Mengiat 14, Pemengi
Nusa Dua
Tlp. (0361) 773776
Fax. (0361) 771902

Sama-Sama Resturant
Jl. By. Pass Ngurah Rai
Nusa Dua 128
Tlp. (0361) 771129
Fax. (0361) 776366

Oce-Oce
Bali Colection Nusa Dua
Tlp. (0361) 774208

Angsa Putih
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 99 X
Tlp. (0361) 773444
Fax. (0361) 773445

Jali-Jali Restaurant
Bali Galleria Kuta
Tlp. (0361) 758853
Fax. (0361) 761967

Fokutaro Yakiniku
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
Tlp. (0361) 758851

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Costa Rica has the most amazing and enticing tropical climate that welcomes tourists all year-round. More than 2.5million foreign travelers come to Costa Rica because of its culture, natural beauties and the friendly locals who live in this so called Caribbean paradise in Central America. While in Costa Rica vacations there are many activities for those looking for adrenaline. Tours such as canopy, white water rafting (Class III and IV), hiking trails, ATV rides, bungee jumping and more can be easy book in Costa Rica.

If adrenaline is not what you came for and you rather spend your holidays among relaxing activities to stimulate your body and mind, you might want to choose one of the spa services offered at most Costa Rican hotels, or perhaps for a complete relaxing environment you might want to head to Arenal Volcano Hot Springs and National Reserve where only the landscape is relaxing enough for formidable vacations.

Tourism is one of the main economic activities in Costa Rica, therefore the country has invested time and money on preserving the astonishing flora and fauna hosted in several Wildlife Refuges throughout this land. The Monteverde and Santa Elena cloud forest is the perfect example of Costa Rican conservational efforts, the forest host more than 100 species of mammals including wild cats and birds and over 2500 species of plants with 420 being orchids that you can’t find anywhere else in the world.

Costa Rica is certainly a wonderful country full of new things to discover… Become the next explorer of this great tropical land.

Bali Barat National Park
Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70,000 hectares of rainforest and 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.

Batur Caldera
The enormous crater basin of Batur is a spectacular sight. Dominating its centre is Mt. Batur, a brooding, blackened cone that erupted four times last century. Six small villages eke out an existence within the walls of the caldera, peopled by a simple mountain folk known as Bali Aga (”original Balinese”.)

Bedugul
The cool highland resort of Bedugul on the shores of Lake Bratan has become a popular retreat for tourists and residents
alike.

Besakih
Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high on the slopes of sacred Mountain Agung.

Goa Cajah
The ancient hermitage of Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) near Bedulu is one of Bali’s most intriguing archeological sites, comprising a man-made grotto, elaborate stone carving and Buddhist stupas.

Kerta Gosa
The Kerta Gosa Hall of Justice is a small pavilion adorned with fantastic ceiling murals. In the 18th century it was Bali’s highest court of law.

Kuta
Kuta Bay, with its long stretch of white sand and brilliant sunset, has attracted swarms of visitors since its rediscovery by surfers and sun worshippers in the 1970s.

Lovina Beach
Lovina is an 8km strip of black sand on Bali’s arid northern coast.
renowned for its serenity and a local school of dolphins.

Nusa Dua
The beautifully landscaped beach resort of Nusa Dua is home to no less than 15 five-star resort hotels, the 18-hole Bali Golf & Country Club and excellent shopping facilities.

Nusa Lembongan
A small island off Bali’s southeast coast, Nusa Lembongan is popular for its white sand beaches and quiet pace of life. Several cruise operators offer day-trips from Benoa Harbour.

Sangeh Monkey Forest
Populated by a large troupe of monkeys, this thick stand of nutmeg trees is believed by legend to have fallen out of the sky during a mythic battle between the gods, carrying with it a battalion of Wisnu’s monkey army.

Sanur
The resort area of Sanur has grown up around Bali’s largest traditional village and today boasts excellent facilities for the international visitor.

Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot (Earth from the Sea) is a stunning 1 5th century sanctuary located on Bali’s south coast, built atop a rocky mound that at high tide is completely surrounded by water.

Tulamben
Some of Bali’s most interesting diving is found at Tulamben, where the shallow wreck of a WWII US cargo ship is now festooned with colourful corals and schools of tropical fish.

Uluwatu
Perched on a limestone cliff 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, this 11 th century temple is one of Bali’s holiest sites.

CLOTHING TIPS

However, be sure to take long clothes for the evening because of mosquitoes. Buy a sarong on the market in order to enter places of worship, otherwise you can rent at the entrance of the temple. Avoid necklines and miniskirts away from beaches.

TIPS

Tipping is a practice that has developed in Bali with tourism. People who work in tourism-related services may expect a small gesture on the part of visitors.

CUSTOMS

The Balinese are mostly Hindus with ancient animist traditions still very present. Very close to nature, they spend much time with offerings and prayers dedicated to the gods and other deities. During a walk, it is not uncommon to see a multitude of altars placed near a tree, a river or at the intersection of a crossroads. The many temples are everywhere: every house has one. The most important are those of Besakih, Uluwatu and Tanah Lot yet.

The Balinese life is marked by ceremonies, rituals and religious festivals. For processions, women are in their finest sarongs with a small belt tied around the waist. They are balanced on the head of offerings (flowers, fruits and other sweets) to the temple.

PHOTO TIPS

Ask permission from the person you want to shoot. The camera equipment is readily available in major cities of the island. The film and photo development are cheaper there.

The archers from 32 countries members of the Asian Archery Federation (AAF) would enliven the Asian Archery Championship-16 which will take place in Bali on 15 to 21 November.

From 32 countries, estimated as many as 370 athletes will perform accompanied by 80 coaches, 90 officials, 150 nonofficial and 20 media from participants. This event will compare the two numbers re curve and compound.

May 09, 2009
Purnama and Odalan and (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony) at :
-  Pura Samuan Tiga Bedulu village, Gianyar regency.
-  Pura Puncak Tinggah, Angsri village, district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency.
-  Pura Penataran agung, Sidemen village, Karangasem regency.
-  Pura Maospahit, banjar Gerenceng, downtown of Denpasar.

May 12, 2009
Odalan, holy place anniversary celebrations at :
* Pura Dalem Kediri, Silakarang, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Dalem puri, Batuan village, Gianyar regency
* Pura Dalem Kediri, Silakarang, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Dalem Singakerta village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Desa, Gajah Mada street, down town of Denpasar.
* Pura Puncak Payogan, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Dalem Tampuagan, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku, Bangli regency.
* Pura Dalem Waturenggong, Taro village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Dalem Puri, Peliatan village, Goanyar regency.
* Pura Puseh, Ubud village, Gianyar regency.

May 19, 2009
The major cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

“Mamiut and ritual held at every temple ao the village, asking for safety and success for the biggest ceremony to be held during 3 month time.

May 21, 2009
The biggest cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

Meeting and rituals held at Pura Puseh Sembangan attended by the temple’s adherents, cheered with Selonding Orchestra.

May 25, 2009
The biggest cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

“Mati Ombo Sanghyang” special event when deities abide at bale Agung during three days time. The event commenced with slaughtering a buffalo with sacred kris at 12.00 hours, accompanied by slonding orchestra, preceded by procession to Bale Agung at 17.00 hours.

May 27, 2009
Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :

* Pura Puseh/Desa, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Merajan agung, Batuyang village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Maspahit, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar.

May 28, 2009
The biggest cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

Last day of Mati Ombo Sanghyang When The deities return in procession to Pura Raja Purana at 18 hours will the ancient-swing is set up, cheered with Selonding Orchestra.

May 30, 2009
The biggest cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

A Group of maidens collect holy water to public-bathing place, While the other pray at Pura Batu Keben and Pura Telaga. The ancient swing is purificated, blessed and then tried while selonding Orchestra cheers the atmosphere. this event followed by a special ceremony for boys who officially accepted as “calon teruna” (bachelors of the village).

May 31, 2009
The biggest cultural event through out the year, a whole month celebrations, with the details of the programs as follows : From 21 of May until 20 of June.

Second day of collecting holy water while the men attending a meeting. This event then followed by swinging together on the ancient swing.

April 03, 2009
The rituals commenced with procession of the bachelors the village playing Slonding Orchestra Subak Daha 17.00 hours, followed by Abwang performed at subak Daha at 18.00 hours and ended up procession of villagers playing with “Bale Ganjur” around the village.

April 05, 2009
“Ngarebong” “special event/ritual”, when a group of the temples adherents being in trance, stab themselves with kris, the scared daggers. just to indicate that the series of ritual have been in process accordingly.
- Pura Petilan Pengerebongan, Kesiman village, East of Denpasar.

April 09, 2009
Odalan and purnama, Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony at :

* Pura Batur, Kalanganyar village, Bangli regency.
* Pura Dalem, Tangsub village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Penambangan Badung, Pemedilan village, downtown of Denpasar.
* Pura Desa, Singakertha village, Ubud, Gianyar regency.

April 09, 2009
“Bethara turun kabeh” (the descendent of all Deities) special ceremony, held once in year time at :
* Pura Penataran Agung Besakih (the mother temple) Karangasem regency .

April 09, 2009
“Ngusaba” special regency, special ritual held every certain period of time, after harvesting, etc at :
* Pura Bukit Jati, Bangli regency
* Pura Lempuyang Madya, Purwayu village, Karangsaem regency.

April 22, 2009

Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :

* Pura Luhur Puncak Padangdawa, Bangli village district of Baturiti,   Tabanan regency.
* Pura Silayukti, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency.
* Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Dangin Pasar, Batuan village, Gianyar regency.
* Pura Puseh, Bebandem village, Karangasem regency.

Bali International Yoga Festival 2009 involves hundreds of yoga teachers from various countries on 3 to 10 March 2009.

The topic is “Yoga for peace and health” and all activities take place in Bali People Struggle Monument in the area of Niti Mandala Renon Denpasar.

During the festival, yoga teachers would be happy to facilitate people who are interested in yoga.

February 11, 2009
Temple anniversary celebration at :
-Pura Puseh/Desa, Guang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency.
-Pura Penataran Agung Puri Agung Bangli, down town of Bangli.

February 19, 2009
Meeting and Rituals held at Pura Besaka called. “Neduh have a tabuh rah or cook fighting.

February 21, 2009
“Tumpek uduh”/tumpek wariga, the day devoted to God as “Sanghyang Sangkara”, lord of all food-plants and vegetation, when blessing ceremony is held for good crop and product.

Events 17 January, 2009
“Tumpek Landep” day, the day devorted to Sanghyang Pasupati (God as the lord of all metal implements) when blessing ceremony is given to heirl rooms, weapon and the other metal tools (including cars) for magical power and proper function.

Temple anniversary celebration at :

- Pura Penatasan pande, Kusamba, village, Klungkung regency.
- Pura Ida Ratu Pande, Besakih (Mother Temple), Karangasem regency.
- Pura Taman, Bubunan Village, Seririt district, Buleleng regency.

Events 21 January, 2009
Temple anniversary celebration at :

- Pura Puseh and Desa, Bebalang Village, South of the town of Bang
li, Bangli regency.
- Pura Dalem Perancak, canggu village, kuta district, Badung regency.
- Pura Gede Gunung Agung, Munggu village, district of mengwi, Badung regency.
- Pura Kereban langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency.

27 January, 2009
Temple anniversary celebration at :

- Pura Dalem Lagan, Bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli.
- Pura Dalem Ganda Mayu, downtown of klungkung
- Pura Puseh, Lembeng village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar Regency.
- Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng Village, District of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency.

31 January, 2009

First day, preparation of the main ceremony at Bale Agung (the village Hall) and Gaduh Temple accompanied by Selonding music orchestra.