August 17th, Hari Proklamasi Indonesia – Indonesian Independence Day
Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence from 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Festivities abound in cities and villages alike, organized by the government, neighbourhood community associations and organizations.
‘Selemat Hari Raya Kemerdekaan’
The Indonesian Declaration of Independence was officially proclaimed at 10.00 a.m. sharp on Friday, August 17, 1945. The declaration marked the start of the [...]
The Great Yacht Race is on Again
An old friend of mine came around to see us last night with some good news. I consider him to be an ‘old salt’, a man of the sea, and, one who regularly races yachts. Not the ones you see on the rivers but the big ocean-going ones. His news? Well, after thirteen years of [...]
A Few Do’s and Dont’s in Bali
At the moment Bali is buzzing with tourists and it’s a great time to visit this beautiful island. The weather is perfect and even better, the exchange rates for most currencies is higher than it has been. Besides that, Australians have a plethora of airlines vying for your bum on one of their seats on [...]
Photo Journal: Pura Luhur Uluwatu – Bukit Peninsula
One of the nicest temples you can visit and, one that’s on the regular tourist track, is Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple. It is one of Bali’s six major temples collectively known as Sad Kahyangan Jagat. This temple down on the Bukit Peninsula is especially great to visit during the Galungan festival [the most important event [...]
Sea Temples on Bali
Last month I talked about the directional temples on the island of Bali, their importance and their significance to the Balinese. The numerous facets of Balinese culture are truly amazing. These temples are worth visiting even if it’s just for the experience; even better if there is a temple celebration going on.
Besides the directional temples, [...]