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Ubud

Bhagawan Dwija — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:26:26 +0000

Famous for its painter’s community, Ubud is special in more ways than one. It has its own magic, and its particularly beautiful surrounding and gracious way of life have drawn celebrities and artists from all over the world in recent decades; some have even adopted Ubud as their own home. The magic [...] Related posts:

Tampaksiring

Bhagawan Dwija — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:26:24 +0000

The holy spring which bubbles up in the inner courtyard of the Tirta Empul Temple in Tampaksiring is believed to have magic curative powers, and throngs of people visit the special bathing pools where clear cool water spouts from mossy walls. Legend has it that God Indra created the spring, piercing the [...] Related posts:

Puri Lukisan

Bhagawan Dwija — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:26:23 +0000

The Museum Lukisan Ratna Warta, usually called the Puri Lukisan (the palace of paintings), was opened in 1953. Set amongst a restful sculpture garden, this museum contains a magnificent collection of modern Balinese paintings and sculptures, chosen under the descerning eye of the Dutch artist, Rudolph Bonnet (1895-1978), over the years since [...] Related posts:

Mas Village

Bhagawan Dwija — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:24:44 +0000

That is a village specializing in woodcarving of any kind. Most of the prominent woodcarvers of Bali dwell in Mas Village, producing elaborate and fine woodcarving and this is where they teach the young generation to carve by imitating the master carvers.

This Artistic countryside owns the long history root. [...] Related posts:

Gunung Kawi

Bhagawan Dwija — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:24:31 +0000

These 11th century tombs, carved out of the rock face of the gorge of the Pakrisan river, are approached by a step descent through breath-taking rice terrain scenery. Historically, the tombs probably have some connection with King Anak Wungsu. Across the gorge are some more impressive tombs that were the resident meditation [...] Related posts: