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Prof. Dr. Ir. I Gde Pitana, M.Sc
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Bali Tourism Journal
Published by Bali Tourism Board
ISSN : 2580913X     EISSN : 25809148     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36675/btj
Bali Tourism Journal is a new innovative travel advisor that combines a simple newspaper and magazine, with a complexity of Educational and Scientific Academic Journal. All the contents here are well written by a reporter, journalist, academician, post-degree student, and also some lecturer. All contents are also reviewed and edited by the professional editor that also major in the specific topic of each content. We ensure you, that our stories are genuine, all our photos were personally gain by our professional photographer and correspondent. This is not an advertisement; this is a scientific based and educational mixed magazine-journal about Bali. The true Bali.
Articles 118 Documents
Hidden Potential of Arak Bali to be The World’s Seventh Spirit; from religious purpose to negative investment list Putu Herry Hermawan Priantara
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): January-December
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In a joint meeting between Governor and Bali Regional House of Representatives on 11 February 2019, Bali Governor Wayan Koster expressed his interest to promote arak as a trademark of Bali, a traditional Balinese spirit. Arak is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage, generally produced in Southeast Asia and South Asia countries. Each region has its distinctive method in selecting the most delicate raw material as primary ingredient, to its patients and meticulous preparations in producing the best liquor. Religious activities becomes chief reason the art of liquor distilation present in the island of God, especially Arak. It serves as tetabuhan in traditional and religious ceremonies, a recreational beverage for adults or even utilize to make herbal paste. Some traditional farmer use Wariga as a reference to determine the perfect day to produce arak, therefore, the process becomes its distinctive feature. Realizing its hidden potential, Governor Koster expressed his interest in making Balinese Arak legal as a prospective industry to improve the communities economic welfare, by promoting it as a heritage-based product. Through departments in Provincial government, he prepares standardisation as well as legal basis to promote the liquor in tourism industry. However, the distilled spirit is classified as Alcohol type C on the law thus its distribution in full scale is strictly regulated by the law. Furthermore, Presidential Regulation which adds alcoholic beverages as negative investment list, become a high wall to climb before the customer could safely sip the product.
Historical trip to puncak Penulisan temple, a journey to discover ancient civilization of Bali Kuna Empire I Gede Mas Suputra
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): January-December
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Beyond thick fog and ensnaring freeze of Penulisan hill, there is situated an ancient history. A temple that endured since far before the ruling of Bedahulu Dynasty dated back in the eighth century. The old site acts as a religious center, known by local as Puncak Penulisan Temple. It is located on the highest spot of Bangli regency. Puncak Penulisan temple is a temple complex, in a site resembles a seven level terraces pyramid. In ancient Balinese Kingdom period, between 882 – 1436 AD, the community sanctified several temples, including Puncak Penulisan temple as a place to worship the spirit of ancestor as well as their ruler. Discovered artifacts from this ancient site encompass varies type of megalithic artifacts such as a stone carved with moon and sun image, a statue of Brahma, three pairs statues, two Lingga-Yoni as a symbol of Lord Shiva, Ganesha figure, and several mini rock shrine to worship the holy spirit. unlike other regions in Bali, in Puncak Penulisan temple, the ritual is led by a priest called Jero Kubayan. Furthermore, in every ceremony that takes place in the temple, is taking care by a group of people called Gebog domas. A group of people consists of 200 family heads from Sukawana, Kintamani, Selulung, and Bantang regions, bringing a total of 800 people. Gebog Domas played an essential role as a symbol of unity between villages as well as to strengthen the brotherhood.
The Past and present; story of Barong Bangkung IB Gede Karyambara Putra
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2018): January-December
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On Manis Galungan, the day after Balinese commemorated the triumph of Dharma against Adharma, A group of festively gamelan chimes in accompanying Barong Bangkung, to perform a ritual to ward off negative energy and plague in the village through Ngelawang. Barong Bangkung is an art of dance staged in groups. It consists of approximately twelve people. The dancers are usually boys aged 12-17 years old. Balinese is a cosmocentric society, where they believe Bangkung or Sow, as a manifestation of Lord Shiva in protecting the earth. In its development, the art of Barong Bangkung, as well as Ngelawang, develop not only limited to the art of sacred dance, but also as the performing art. The society conducts Ngelawang by using Barong Bangkung or another holy figure as an expression to worship The God Almighty. As a performing art, the artist does not present a temple’s relic, but a custom-made Barong Bangkung. Usually, the apprentices of the Local school of art seize the opportunity to show their abilities in dance by doing ‘Ngelawang’ on a tourist’s site. Besides to practice their skills, some make it a way to earn some money.
Tourist attractions are no less popular "Barong brutuk dance tradition Trunyan." A.A. Ayu Ari Andriani
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): January-December
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The island of Bali not only offers the beauty of tourist objects, but the culture and traditions that exist here can be a special attraction. As the culture and traditions of Trunyan villagers, this place is a unique tourist destination, because it is a funeral of people who are placed only under a tree. Also, Trunyan Village has an Ancient art known as Barong Brutuk, even ancient art that already existed before the influx of Hinduism to Bali.
Palelindon: Unravel the hidden meaning of earthquake Ida Bagus Agung Wicaksana
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): January-December
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On the history of humanity, multiple approaches and methods have been conducted to determine reliable formula on predicting when and where the earth would release its seismic pulse. Many quests have been conducted for more than century to forecast the quake occurrence, yet failed to meet the expectation for long run prediction. Earthquake in a simple term is defined as convulsion on the earth’s surface. Based on its trigger, the quake could be classified into two namely seismic activity and tremor. A vast horseshoe area covers 40,000 km square in the shore of pacific ocean is notorious for its title as The Ring of fire (ROF); an area that has been experiencing continuous series of lithosphere seismic activities. Living within the geologically active area, Bali as part of Indonesia since ancient times seemed to experience multiple quakes. While most research relentlessly sought to predict the earthquake accurately, Balinese local wisdom claimed to be ably predicting the aftereffect of earthquake as compiled in Palelindon manuscript. The script proposed detailed explanation of earthquake effect on nature that subsequently affects human behaviour. This idea may seem as old myth, and could not be suggested publicly worldwide as scientific explanation. Balinese life is firmly bound by local belief and custom. Nevertheless, the text explanation occasionally is taken into account as precaution to prepare any upcoming upheaval on the island.
Nangluk Mrana in Intaran Community; The Modern and Old perspectives Ida Bagus Putra Setiawan
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2018): January-December
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Indigenous society of Intaran Village, in Sanur, South Denpasar District, holds a ceremony namely Tawur Nangluk Mrana. It is a yadnya ceremony to pledge to God Almighty, to ward off or control any disturbances that may bring harm or disease to plants, animals, and humans thus it would not endanger the existence of the living. Other areas in Indonesia also hold similar activities in warding off the plague from their territory, however, with different names and specific times to perform the ritual. In Bali, the community believes the implementation of the Nangkluk Merana has been around since the time of Rsi Markandya. The people conducts Nangluk Merana Ceremony on new moon on the fifth month in Balinese calendar system based on two reasons: nature condition and urban legend in society. In the ritual implementation; there are several phases carried out by the Intaran village community. They are Matur Piuning, Ngaturang hidangan, Mecaru, Pandita puja, Melis, Ngalebar, and Pakelem. Although it is full of mythological backgrounds, the community of Intaran seems able to interpret the ceremony as a reminder to be more aware in dealing with various phenomena that are socially-detrimental. By doing the Nangluk mrana ceremony, the Balinese expects it can bring harmony to the universe.
COVID 19 Forced cancelation of Uluwatu Cliff’s Fortification Ida Ayu Putu Widya Indah Sari
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020): (May - August 2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36675/btj.v4i2.43

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Badung Regency Government forced to postpone several projects in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Uluwatu temple, a gem in Bali's southern part, became one of many sites that need to be maintained. Above all, a viral photo about the Uluwatu cliff in 2019 made the public's attention focused on the iconic tourism spot. The circulated image depicted a massive crack on the rocky height at the side of the Uluwatu temple. The Manager, I Wayan Wijana, admitted that there is a crack on cliffs at Uluwatu Temple. Furthermore, it has been there for decades. According to observers, in 1992, there was an insignificant decrease of about one millimeter. Although Uluwatu cliff's crack has been there for decades, there was no significant government action. Local authorities decided to reduce the number of prayer visits during ceremonies and center tourism activities in the outer temple area to prevent any accidents. Besides, the Badung regency government had conducted few patches on the cliffside, with a regular annual inspection. Finally, In 2019, the Government of Badung invited potential quotation to fortify the Temple's base. Nevertheless, there was no final announcement regarding the quotation winner. In the second quarter of 2020, Badung Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency announced a temporary suspension on several infrastructure projects due to budget allocation for COVID-19 handling. The announcement confirmed that the Uluwatu fortification project would not be conducted in the year.
A Journey to be Eco-Tourism Destination: Bali Prepared to Shift into Electric-based Vehicle I.B. Komang Surya Werdiyasa
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2020): (September-December 2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36675/btj.v4i3.48

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Indonesia is planning to shift its astronomical number of fossil-fueled vehicles to electric-based. The implementation started from Presidential Regulation Number 55 of 2019 issuance concerning the Battery Electric Vehicle Program Acceleration for Road Transportation to stop air pollution ultimately. Whereas in Bali, Governor Wayan Koster issued governor regulations number 45 & 48 of 2019 to serve as the legal basis for Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure development. To stimulate the Bali island's eco-friendly atmosphere, PT Jasamarga Bali Tol, who manages Bali Mandara Toll Road (Nusa Dua - Ngurah Rai - Benoa), launched a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station. The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) also requested PT Pertamina (Persero) to produce electric car batteries instead of only fossil fuels. For the electric vehicle battery concept, State-owned Minister Erick Thohir has negotiated with international battery manufacturers. Private companies are also involved in promoting eco-friendly vehicles, such as Grab collaborated with Bali Main Distribution Unit (UID), Bali Province Transportation Agency, PT Pegadaian, Astra Honda Motor, and Panasonic. Then, the Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota, plans to develop the Electric Vehicle Smart Mobility project in Bali to support Nusa Dua, Bali's ecotourism ecosystem. Although EV would help reduce air pollution, The Central Government must inspect the electric vehicle power source since most power plants in Indonesia are coal-fired power stations (PLTU). To solely depend on electric vehicle usage would not have a tremendous impact.
Local Tourist favored Tanah Lot as a place to visit after COVID-19 lockdown Ida Ayu Agung Adnyawati
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020): (May - August 2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36675/btj.v4i1.44

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Tabanan Regent Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti reopened five tourist attractions in Tabanan district closed since 22 March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those Tourist attractions were Tanah Lot, Ulundanu Temple, Eka Karya Botanical Garden Bedugul, The Blooms Garden Baturiti, and Jatiluwih, Penebel. She explained the decision was urgently needed to resurrect economic activity in Tabanan district in the new normal phase.1 Since the reopening day, domestic tourists flooded Tanah Lot, Tabanan. The number of visits had skyrocketed, starting from 20 July to 22 August 2020. As one of Bali's leading preferable tourist destinations, Tanah lot offers majestic landscapes and historical value that should not be missed. Established in the 16th century, Tanah Lot is a temple for lord of the sea, after a priest named Dang Hyang nirartha received revelation on a vast reef at the beraban village coast. Later, Tanah lot is considered a holy site and a favorite landmark for tourism. COVID-19 outbreak forced the local Government to close most public places on the island. On 20 July 2020, Tabanan regent decided to reopen five out of many tourism objects in its area, including the coastal landmark. Since reopening, its number of visits spiked rapidly, over twenty thousand visits in less than a month. Despite its huge demand, it did not significantly impact the economic atmosphere around the area. The management explained that the hawkers believed tourist visits were relatively low compared to before the pandemic. They argued the visitor purchasing power might also go down. The other reasons were that some stall owners terminated their contracts, and some preferred to sell from their homes.
Experience Bali in Japan: A Short Trip to Nasu Highland Akinori Wada
Bali Tourism Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2020): (September-December 2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36675/btj.v4i3.49

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COVID-19 outbreak around the world made overseas travel almost impossible. Thus, for this summer holiday, Nasu may be opted as destination to spend freetime with family. Located in the northeast of Tochigi prefecture, Nasu is a rural town set in a vast mountain range. The area is famous for its attractions such as onsen, themed park and winter sports. There is also a historical sightseeing Sessho-seki, Nasu Yumoto Onsen, and Imperial villa. Those who wish to experience overseas experience may visit the mini theme park of the Asian old bazaar, located on Nasu Road in Tsumujiga-daira Yumoto, Nasu Town. There we can find shopping complexes with Asian themes such as Vietnam, India, Nepal, Thailand and Bali. Ubudo Restaurant, a restaurant decorated with Balinese architecture, offers a variety of Balinese culinary specialties. The Balinese vibe is strongly-felt right after entering the restaurant's Candi Bentar gate, which perfected the dining experience in Bali. The visitor may also visit many favorite spots such as Nasu ropeway, Minamigaoka Bokujo, the Monkey Park, the Museum of Cars, the Teddy Bear Museum, and the Animal Kingdom tourist park that should not be missed.

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