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Nunas Baos, the sacred voice of the ancestors

Balinese people can talk face to face to their ancestors who passed away couple years or even hundred years ago. Would you believe if I say Balinese people can talk to the dead? You would not? OK, you are not alone. I would not believe it too. However there is a tradition/ritual Balinese people often do called Nunas Baos.

Let us find out the meaning of nunas baos word by word. It is derived from two words that […] Continue Reading…

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The Contradiction of Coconut Tree Rule in Bali

The coconut tree rule is my own term and some of you might wonder what the heck coconut tree rule is. It is referring to a rule in Bali stating that any building on the island must not higher than coconut trees. This rule is belong to a Perda a.ka Peraturan Daerah (literally: local regulation) meaning it has been approved and legalized by the local government of Bali. Of course this rule is not be applied perfectly […] Continue Reading…

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Travel Guide to France

Travelling to France has been always my dream. Why France? One of the main reason why I always want to go France is because of the Eiffel Tower. Besides, France is well known for its fashion industries so it would be fun to be in such a fashion trend setter. Fortunately I found a cool website called whytraveltofrance.com. I get a lot of information from the website including traveling tips, culture articles, accommodation […] Continue Reading…

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Shutting Down Bhisama, Conspiracy to Destroy Bali

Bhisama is a religious decree, a local Indonesian/Balinese term referring to a kind of informal regulation regarding to Hindu related issues which is issued by the Hindu Dharma Council (PHDI/Parisadha Hindu Dharma Indonesia). The members of council is mostly consisting of Hindu highest priest and also important people in Indonesia Hindu society.

One of the Bhisama regulation is about the rules of Surrounding Holy Site Temple of 5 kilometer radius. Generally speaking, the regulation prohibit any parties […] Continue Reading…

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The Bali Bombers’ Execution: Bali vs Beyond Bali

I read a local newspaper today and I know finally the Bali bombers’ execution day is getting close. Amrozi cs will be executed to death anytime soon regardless their lawyers’ last effort to avoid the death penalty. A rumor has been flourishing among Balinese people regarding where the execution ideally shall take place: in Bali or in other areas beyond Bali?

Both sides have their own logical reasons which somehow related to Balinese spiritual belief of […] Continue Reading…

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Balinese Suckling Pig Goes International

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Balinese suckling pig (locally known as nasi be guling) is one of my favorite foods. Every time I go back to Bali for a vacation, I am always going to my favourite suckling pig food stall which is located in Jalan WR Supratman Denpasar called Gemah Ripah. Also there is one in Ubud area called Warung Ibu Oka located right in front of the village hall (bale banjar). Suckling pig is a young pig that has […] Continue Reading…

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