Annual Sanur Festival 22-26 August 2018 at Pantai Matahari Terbit Sanur, Denpasar.

By Ekarini

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Photo: Denpasar Info

According to Chairman of Sanur Village Festival “With this spirit, creativity and hard work, Sanur Village Festival has been able to develop an independent festival. This is evident as international tourists note the annual agenda when planning their visit to Sanur. Sanur Village Festival has also been appointed as the Top 10 Indonesia Tourism for 2018.

 This year’s  Sanur Village Festival is themed Mandala Giri. This theme is based on the idea to refocus attention to Mount Agung. When Mount Agung volcanic activity raised in November 2017 and continues to erupt until the present, this fact makes us reflect on our humanity, brotherhood and approach to nature. 

 The increased volcanic activity of Mount Agung has been reviewed scientifically, but it can also be considered spiritually as signs from nature that bring awareness to the people to exercise wisdom for the future. Through this spirit, we gathering the strength that makes us aware to have empathy, ‘Menyama Braya’, respect and give the best to the environment. Bali community’s life philosophy of Tri Hita Karana reminds us to preserve Bali, both physically and spiritually.” I.B Gede Sidharta Putra, MBA

Photo:Denpasar Info

Photo: Samsara Inn

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The “Makepung” One of the Very Special Summer Events 2018 in Bali

Author, Ekarini

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Video by Wonderful Jembrana

The Makepung  is a special tradition from West Bali, Jembrana regency.  The Makepung means “to chase,”  pairs of buffaloes with jockeys chase one another in ornated wooden ploughing carts which decorate with extravaganza ornaments and some costumes for the buffaloes.  Hundreds of pairs of buffaloes are teamed up together with their jockeys.   These series of competitions is held around the district of Melaya Jembrana. They lead up to the finals, known as the Jembrana Regent’s Cup and the Governor’s Cup.  This competition is a big deal for the farmers and attract tourists to come to visit West Bali to enjoy the festivities. This event is also encouraging local farmers to breed healthy buffaloes for the best chances to win the competition.  The Makepung is a celebration abundant harvest of the crops, mainly  rice  by all the farmers in the Jembrana. 

The Makepung is an annual event.  This year, the event is open from July to mid November. 

Here is the  schedule for the 2018 Makepung buffalo races, based on the Jembrana government tourism office's announcements in February 2018:

Sunday, 15 July: Delodberawah Village Circuit Sunday, 29 July: Sanghyang Cerik, Tuwed Village Circuit Sunday, 12 August: Mertasari. Loloan Timur Circuit (Bupati Cup) Sunday, 26 August: Awen, Lelateng Circuit Sunday, 9 September: Delodberawah Village Circuit Sunday, 23 September: Kaliakah Village Circuit Sunday, 7 October: Mertasari. Loloan Timur Circuit Sunday, 21 October: Pangkung Dalem, Kaliakah Village Circuit Sunday, 4 November: Delodberawah Village Circuit Sunday, 18 November: Sanghyang Cerik, Tuwed Village Circuit (Jembrana Cup - FINALS)

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