Peacefull Live ...in middle Payangan- Ubud lovely tranquility ...........

Peacefull Payangan - Ubud, Bali..............................

Stronghold bali hinduism in major live activity . Typical live in payangan who always keep their live as farmers who taking care ricepaddys, cow , hen ,  cultivate vegetables and fruits. Balinese doing their live as what it is and be happy with their lovely family. Housewife who always taking care their home alonely and teaching thier children to be patient until to  the end.

Ubud Harmony............................

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" Is there any something interest in ubud ? " ( Asking Men Dabreg ) ......." Oh no , there was nothing in Ubud. I just sat, " Pan Dabreg answer nervously. Drink one swallow of coffee and then quiet . Looks like strongly thoughful. 

" Oh , i thought last night was good television programme. so you did not come back home, " says Men Dabreg carefully . Afraid to touch or feel her husband. She moves a little bit. Her husband changes his face. " Some friends also sat there, " says Pan Dabreg flatly. 

" Then why you not back home ? unusual for you to be back in the morning. Event if midnight, usually, you come home, " Men Dabreg's voice demands an answer. Before , when young, she would surely quarrel if Pan dabrge did not return home . She knows, before they were married, many girls the split and of mat. Men Dabreg quiet like statue. 

" Every time i went to Ubud , alot of people asked me where was Ubud corner , " says Pan Dabreg again. " You have already told me that thing, " says that woman strongly. " Ya, but not like this time. Lately too many people have been asking about corner of Ubud, " replies Pan Dabreg. " Do you not ask their reason ?" ..." Don't have time , Memene! After i answer usually they go quickly. I do not know where they go !" Pan Dabreg coughs little bit and then spits to the front. To the ground......" Are the Indonesians or tourist ? " That woman tense. ..." Ya both, " Says Pan Dabreg . He moves a little bit. " Isn't  it easy to finf Ubud corner ? Ubud and corner of Ubud cannot split !" ..." So , what do you think ?" ..." I don't know. Yesterday morning, on my way to Ubud, I met a lot of people. They asked the same thing . I thought that was just normal."

" When i sat and drink coffee in the warung corner of Ubud, i saw a tourist come down from bemo. Followed by the bemo driver. Suddenly they drew line in the ground, and then whispered to teach other."  ..." Where did they draw that line? " his wife wants to know . ..." In the corner beside wantilan !" ...." Oh " Men Dabreg's tension ends. Changes to smile. ......" Oh probably that tourist was asking about some place to that bemo driver. Because they did not bring pen and paper, they drew on the ground!" 

" I became suspicious. Memene . Suspicious of them. " Pan Dabreg coughs again. ..." Why must be suspicious  Bapane? Since before, nothing bad has happened in Ubud. Ubud secure and peacefull!" That woman tries to explain her thinking. " But the era always continues development !" ..."Wah , your suspicion does not have reason !" Men Dabreg slides her eyes to him. That man quiet.

" Listen to my story, " Pan Dabreg breathes in a moment. " last night when all my friends were back home , i sat alone on the chair in Ubud corner. At midnight the rain drizzled down . " ...." Suddenly a lot of dogs barked. I saw the tourist and the bemo driver who in the morning, " made line in the ground pass in front of me. Their faces suspicious. " 

" When i addressed them, they did not look around at me. Even more they went faster . And then lost , swallowed by the night. The dog's barking followed them !" ...." Maybe they were in a hurry, Bapane, because raining. " explains his wife. Pan Dabreg quiet . His coffee in the glass had become cold. " More coffee Bapane?" ask Men Dabreg. " Enough. enough, " says Pan dabreg shortly. " And then what happend after that ?" 

Pan Dabreg tries to remember last night's incidents. " I wanted for them until morning and came back home." 

" Bapane. i am sure you are tired and sleepy ." His wife changes the conversation . " It is better you sleep or have a bath in the river and then we have dinner together." ...."Ah , i just go to the river. " Pan Dabreg stands. Walks to the house, takes towels and soap, and then out. In the river, Pan Dabreg's feeling are mixed. He feels pity to his faithful wife. The wife who walk with him following the time together. 

" I am not supposed to tell this to you." He is restless.

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Where is Your Home ....................????

Rijasa Flowers.........

Exotic fruits from Payangan - Ubud, Bali ...................................

Durian ..............

Pamelo ......

Tamarillo..............

Bali Orange...................

Bali Religion ...........

 

Bali Religion .........................

Balinese are Hinduism in majority . The population over than 3 millions people ,  89.5% of the total population are hindu , 8% Islam, 1% Christian Protestant , 1% Christian Catholic and 0.5% Buddhist . 

The main Principal of Hinduism are : Tattwa ( Philosophy ) , Ethics ( rules of conduct ) and ritual / ceremony, with holy scripture called ( Wedha ) , consist of four  part ( Samhita ) , such as : 

1. Reg Wedha Samhita

2. Sama Wedha Samhita

3. Yajur Wedha Samhita

4. Attharwa Wedha Samhita

The essence of Hinduism teaching is called : Panca Craddha ( Five of Faiths ) , such as : 

1. Widhi Craddha, believe in God Almighty ( ida Sang Hayang Widhi Waca ) 

2. Atma Craddha, believe in the existence of Atman or spirit in every God's creatures 

3. Karma Craddha , believe in the consequence of a conduct accordingly

4. Punar Bhawa Craddha, believe in reincarnation or rebirth after death . 

5. Moksha Craddha, believe in eternal happiness after death as the consequence of good conduct when alive.

The Object life for Hindu Balinese written in the Holy Scripture, Weddha is : Moksartham Jagadditha Ya Ca Ithi Dharma, that means : with religion to achieve physical welfare as well as spiritual happiness. 

The holy place to worship Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Waca , God Almighty with his manifestation called , which is according to its function can be classified  into two kinds , such as : 

* Public Temple to worship God as the creator of the universe, the Preserver and the Abolisher . 

* Clan Temple, to worship the ancestral Holy Spirit

Any ritual or ceremony offered to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Waca / God Almighty is called : Yadnya, in general there are five kinds of ritual that Balinese Hindu people do in Bali , called : Panca Yadnya . 

1. Dewa Yadnya, ritual offering respectfully offer to Ida Sanga Hyang Widhi Waca ( God Almighty with his manifestatios ) . 

2. Resi Yadnya , ritual or offering offered to high priest or priests

3. Manusa Yadnya, rituals held along human life-cycle time started from the time inside the mother's womb , childhood, coming -of- age, adulthood and up the death. 

4. Pitra Yadnya, ritual held to worship ancestor spirit.

5. Butha Yadnya, ritual that held to exorcise or to please the underworld spirits or power who maintain the natural balance.            

                                                              

                          

HAPPY GALUNGAN & KUNINGAN DAY 

( 6th of July 2011 - Galungan Day & 16th of July 2011 Kuningan Day )     

Galungan 

Galungan celebration , as to commemorate the victory of Dharma ( virtue ) upon Adharma ( evil ) based on the mythology of Mayadenawa , the demon king who was involved in a war against God Indra's troops. On this day , a tall bamboo pole decorated with young coconut leaves, flower, fruits and cakes is stuck on every house entrace and make a marvelous sight along the village roads symbolizing prosperity, throughout Bali. 

Kuningan  

Kuningan , the last day of Galungan celebration believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several day son this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and special dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornament made of young coconut leaves. Throughout Bali. 

Sincerely

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan -Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone      : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site         : www.rijasa.com

                               

Typical Ubud taste , as your desire...................

Sayong Ayung Restaurant............................

Wonderfull breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Afternoon tea are available in Sayong Ayung Restaurant . Bring together all family to spend your vacation and try typical Rijasa Agung  kitchen taste. 

Special taste from  Indonesia, Asia and Western dishes , will invite you to stay and reach the new taste experiences. Typical Ubud " Betutu " as favorite of Rijasa Agung  visitor. Do not spend your vacation without this autentic Rijasa Agung kitchen taste.

Breakfast will be available from 7.00 am until 11.00 am , Lunch at 11.00 am until 3.00 pm , Snack meal & Daily afternoon tea from 3.00 pm  until  5.00 pm , Dinner time will be start from 6 .00 pm until 11.00 pm . 

Have aniceday.......................

Balinese Wine - Hatten Wines 

What you think about Bali when you arrive for the first time in this thousand temples island . May you think about Balinese dancing which is really famous with their strong artistics of bali hinduism , the  big ceremonies with artistics of  hinduism offerings .

 In 1994, a Balinese family of arak ( rice wine ) makers decided to create an all Balinese Wine from locally grown grapes. Hatten has derived more than eight wines. . Hattens is most famous for their Rose and Sparkling Rose, both designed to fulfill the need for a cold refreshing glass of wine in hot climate at a reasonable price . 

Your dinner will be more exotic  with Hatten wine and it  will add your great experiences on your taste adventures. Choice ones as your desire in Sayong Ayung Restaurant...................

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan -Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone       : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile ) 

Site          : www.rijasa.com

Greenery on the beautifull sunny........................

When you feel it and where you find it.....................

The golden arrangement for your vacation have been passed and staying under the sun will your choice for refresh you ownsoul. Take arest for awhile , through the greenery around of you and try to breath freely in the beautifull hill on the top of Ayung river valley and covering by Batukaru mountain . 

Singing birds will build their voice naturally , water flow will bring your imagination further to reach the peacefull. Refreshing beers or cocktail form Rijasa Agung Bar will add the peacefull from this tranquility hill.

Do not say " No " for this lovely occassion, visit it and reach you joyeus during your holiday................

Enjoy your day.....................

You should know.......................

Rice Cultivation . 

Rice is not only essential fare but a secred gift. Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, is one of the favoured gods, and worship of this deity predates Balinese Hinduism . Heavy rainfall, natural spring, fertile volcanic loams and constant sunshine make Bali ideal for rice farming. Indeed , such agricultural prosperity has enabled the development of a complex civilisation since early times. 

Since 11th century, all people whose land was fed by the same water channel have belonged to a subak , or irrigation co-operative, Distinct from normal village organizations,  a subak may co-ordinate irrigation of several villages, depending on drainage pattern . The most important duties of the co-operative include , the  construction irrigation techniques make Balinese rice farming the most sophisticated in Indonesia.

The subak also overseas the culture side of cultivation . All aspect of farming are discussed with recourse to the gods and holy days , and offerring are used to make a " rice mother " effigy, known as cili, later enshrined in the cultivator's household temple to survey and protect the crop. At harvest time, everyone help, working by day, celebrating by night. Beras Bali , the favoured stain of rice, is used primarily for ceremonies , and yields one harvest a year. The introduction of new breeds of rice capable of two or more harvests a year has almost replaced the traditional breed . 

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone     : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site         : www.rijasa.com

   

Peacefull , waiting behind the diamond........................

Peacefull , ..........................

 Peacefullday is  everyones dream during relaxing with your family. Everyones would like to spend several days for treatment their mind and go out from all stuffed in daily duty . 

Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas which is stay on the hill of Batukaru mountain and on the edge of Ayung river valley will bring you in the middle greenery and peacefull paradise. Sitting down in the balcony of the resort lobby , may one of your solution to refresh your own soul. 

Have aniceday................

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone        : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile   : ( +62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site           : www.rijasa.com

Ubud Harmony..........................

Men Dabreg is restless. From midday through afternoon , until night, her husband does not come home. He is back when the sun bursts. His face pale and seems nervous. After offering him coffee, Men dabreg sits beside him. The morning sun makes warm the land in front of them. At that moment the neighbours black dog passes. After her husband drinks a couple of mouthfuls, Men Dabreg is  a little more cheerful. She moves herselft closer to him . 

" This mat is old. We must change with the new one, Bapane." Men Dabreg opens the conversation . Her hand stroke the pandannus mat on which they sit. " Next market day we will buy it " answer Pan Dabreg. His face looks down at the pandannus mat, in which there are some holes as big as afist.The cement floor looks shiny. No chairs there. they don't have chairs. Pan Dabreg 's  family likes sitting on the floor with mats on it. They feel more relaxed. " Bapane, " Men dabreg speaks softly. " Last night you did not come home. Is it there was something interesting in Ubud?"

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Rijasa Suite Villas , The Dream Palace of Honeymooner

Rijasa Suite Villas, The Dream Palace of Honeymooner 

Greenery open the balcony of Rijasa Suite Villas, enjoy relaxing in fresh water of private pool and take a breath for several minute for refresh your own mind on the sunbath space . Ayung river valley & Batukaru mountain will cover all visitor to the paradise natural which will bring you to the peak imagination of humanity . 

Rijasa Suite Villas stay on the hill with the size : 7,5 x 5,5 m2, Bathroom size : 2 x 4 m2 . Hi-tech room facilities have provided such as : TV set, shower, safe deposit, Minibar, Coffee maker   in private building. Housekeeping Amenities have been set - up in the bathroom as : Shampoo, Body Lotion , Sewing kit, Shower cap, Comb, Tooth brush , Hair Dryer .

Honeymooner will find the honey atmospher of their vacation by enjoy 2 nights Honeymoon package , with benefit inclusive : Flowers bathtub upon arrival, Seving 1 x candle light dinner at sayong ayung restaurant for 2 persons , Serving 1 x traditional balinese massage for 2 persons, treatment for 1 hour/person  and Serving 1 x Ginger tea and Rijasa dessert after massage for 2 persons. 

Rijasa Suite Villas is your choice for unforgetable imagination for honeymooner. 

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone        : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile   : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site           : www.rijasa.com

  

PRAY FOR JAPAN AND HOPING WILL ALWAYS STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GOD BLESSING......................................................

Thank you for all employee in Pt. Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas who have been donated for the victims of earthquake & Tsunami in Japan on 11/3/2011

Japan Relief on Palang Merah Indonesia - Jepang 

Jl. Gatot Subroto , Kav. 96, Jakarta - 12790

Phone           : (+62.21) 799.23.25

Facsimile      : (+62.21) 799.51.88

Bank Mandiri - kcp Jakarta Krakatau steel .

Reck no. : 070 - 00 - 0480433 - 7

Payangan , Ubud Paradise...................

Payangan , Ubud  Paradise..................................


Ceremonies & Temple Festival  in all districts of  Ubud, Bali on May 2011

May 2     : Tilem ( Dark moon ) 

Ceremony in the main temples ( Pura Desa, Pura Dalem and Pura Baleagung ) and Family Temple.

May 7     : Tumpek Landep 

Tumpek Landep , the day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati ( God as the lord of all metal implements ), when blessing  ceremony is given to heirloom,  weapon and the other metal tools ( including cars ) for magical power and proper function. Temple Festival ceremonies at :

1. Pura Kumuda Saraswati , Ubud, Pemerajan Alit, Ubud, Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

2. Pura Dalem Pingit, Taro , Tegalalang. Ceremony will be held 1 day .

3. Pura Penataran Agung Pinatih, Tulikup, Gianyar. Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

May 11     : Buda Cemeng Ukir

A day to pray for the bless of Sang Hyang Sri Nini and Dewa Sadhana.

May 13     : Bhatara Sri Holiday

The day to pray to Dewi Sri , the goddess of rice , for wealth .

May 17     : Purnama  ( Fullmoon ) 

Ceremonies at the main temples ( Pura Desa, Pura Dalem and Pura Baleagung ) and Family Temple.

Temple ceremony at : 

1. Pura Penataran Tangkas, Sukawati village . Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

May 23     : Soma Umanis Tolu 

Presenting offerings for Sang Hyang Widhi / Batara Brahma at the Private temple ( Merajan / Sanggah Kemulan , Paibon ) 

May 25     : Budha Pon Tolu

Temple ceremony at : Pura Catur Buwana, Sanding , Tampaksiring Ceremony will be held 1 for day.

For all visitors , if you would like to take apart in all Temple Festival or Ceremony in Bali. please wear a traditional Balinese clothing. 

Sincerely, 

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone      : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site          : www.rijasa.com

Bali Climate.....................

CLIMATE................................

Place just below equator, bali has a benign tropical climate. There are two reasons, a short, hot, wet season, musim hujan , and a longer, cooler, dry season, musim panas . The mountains are wet year around, averaging 2,800 mm ( 110 inches ) of rain. 

The everage temperature in Bali is 26C ( 79F) and the humidity is relentless 75%. Generally the mountains are about 10C ( 50F ) cooler that the coast, and in the dry season the nights can be chilly. The wet season last from November to March , and is the hottest time of the year with temperatures averaging 30-33C ( 86 - 91F ) by day, 24 - 25C ( 75-77F) by night. April to October is the dry season, when south -easterly winds blow from the Austrlian interior, easing the temperature by 2-3C ( 36-37F) . Bali often experiences north-east and south-west monsoons, but being close to the equator is protected from typhoons and cyclones.

It's no secret that the Balinese use the sun as a clock. The island's proximity to the equator guarantees a fairly uniform 12 hours of daylight. The shortest day is in late June, the longest is in late December, and there is only about an hour's difference.

Ubud Museums And Galleries ...............................

 

Museums And Galleries  in Ubud.....................

Where you could go ..during your stay at Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas ? Enclose  visiting Museums and Galleries as one golden program in your mind . Below there are some Museums and Galleries are waiting for visitor :

1. Puri Lukisan Museum 

The Puri Lukisan or " Palace of Paintings " was opened in 1953 by Cokorda Gede Sukawati and Rudolf Bonnet both of whom helped establish the esteemed Pita Maha art society in 1930's. The society aim was to encourage painting and the museum marked the deliberate separation of painting from religious life.

The museum has three buildings set admidst landscaped garden and a pond. Two buildings have permanent and sligly dusty exhibitions, and emphasis is on an historical perspective of Balinese painters. The curator is very enthusiastic and helpful. Unfortunately, the exhibitions are becoming dilapidated - vicitms of the climite and general neglect. The building in the center house in exhibition of paintings by a co-operative and the works are for sale. Note : the painters you like and visit them in their village.

2. Neka Museum

About a kilometre past the Campuhan suspension bridge is the best art gallery on the island . The Museum has a superbly presented treasury of paintings collected by Wayan Suteja  Neka, who has organised the extensive collection according to styles. Incidentally , Fine Arts student at Udayana University must be familiar with the works in the Neka Museum in order to graduate. Works include those of indeginous painters as well as bonnet, Spies, Smit,Meier, Covarrubias and Friend.

3. Neka Gallery 

  

Former home of Neka, Bali's foremost art dealer, located on Ubud Raya, east , towards peliatan.

4. Munut Gallery

An exhibition of contemporary Indonesian and Balinese artist. Open from 9 am - 5pm .

5. Lempad Museum 

The former home of the revered painter. I Gusti Nyoman lempad, fellow member of the Pita Maha Group. Renowned for his risque pen and ink drawings, the gallery is worth a peek for the insights into pre-tourist Ubud.

6. Agung Rai Museum 

On the main road in Peliatan, it houses an excellent collection of paintings. 

7. Antonio Blanco's Gallery 

Past the suspension bridge on the left . Blanco's Gallery has an exhibition of some of Philippine artist's works, featuring erotic and fantasy drawings of his wife , who runs the gallery. The collection is illuminating for its view on the Bali of yesteryear.

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone       : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Traditional Balinese Dance at Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas............................

Traditional Balinese Dance ....................

The tradition of Balinese dance and drama are drived from Hindu Java and ultimately, from India. Balinese dancing is a sophisticated and highly stylised form of entertainment. Every movement is symbolic, and is formed in harmony with every other movement, the emphsis being on the eyes, head and arms, rather than the legs. And the entire performance is bereft of emotion. The best performers are those who are inspired by the devine - they will be transported and become their character.

Some of the dances involve pure movement, others meld movement with drama, retelling myths and religious stories. Some dance are secular, some sacred. Wali dance are those performed in the inner sanctum of the temple and are the most revered . The rejang , baris and sanghyang trance dances are religious, while the legong, kecak and joged dances are soley for entertainment. There are hundreds of dances in the Balinese repertoire, some are classics, others are just the flavour of the month.

The Balinese learn to dance at very young age, some girls begin at the age of four, and unlike westerners, they will contimue to dance until they can no longer make the moves. 

Jauk Manis 

Jauk manis dance is a traditional balinese mask dance. This dancing talk about Shiva, the God came to the earth to save all human from the wicked of  Durga the Goddess. This jauk Manis dance has a very smooth and tender motion compare with jauk keras dance. This story also talk about how Shiva fall in love with Durga.

Oleg Tamulilingan Dance

Oleg means supple and Tamulilingan means a bee. Oleg Tamulilingan dance describes a bee and  flower in a garden, they play and intimate each other. This dance motion is very beautifull. Oleg tamulilingan dance, first named tamulilingan mangisep sari, is the creation of Mr. Ketut Mario from Tabanan in 1952. Beside of a symbol of Romanism between man and woman, the motions of Oleg Tamulilingan also contain the characteristic of beautifull of Bali.. Oleg tamulilingan is the dancing which is really on the energic, active and lively motion along with gamelan instrument.

Barong Dance

Barong is the mysterious protector for the villages in Bali. As the Author for forest with sharp teeth mask and long hairbody, Barong the arrival of Rangda the wicked, The Author of the darkness spirit. They always fight in the never ending battle between good and bad. In the Hindu holy days. barong is come from door to door to clean the area from the evil influence.

Cendrawasih Dance 

Cendrawasih Dance describe a couple of cendrawasih birds, male and female which are fall in love in the beautifull garden. The bird following each other and dancing on the air together.

Marghapati Dance

Marghapati dance describe about gouvenour who having an authority bearing, wise and good leader. The motion of this dance is  strong and active.

Rijasa Agung Traditional Balinese Spa............................

Rijasa Agung Traditional Balinese Spa ...............................................................

Tranquility of ubud natural atmospher as additives during your vacation. Traditional balinese massage will treat your healthy .Pamper your body with natural oil from Rijasa Agung traditional balinese massage , you could choice : orange oil . lavender oil , jasmin oil, etc.


Fresh ginger tea and rijasa dessert as your selction , will serve all the guest  after having traditional balinese  massage . Tumeric garden and sacred balinese garden will cover all visitor during your massage at Rijasa Spa Room.


Sincerely,
Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel
Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud
Gianyar - Bali
Phone        : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )
Facsimile   : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )
Site           : www.rijasa.com






Harmony of Ubud.5.


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" I thought joking, " flashes Sintru. " How about him ?" ....." You know anything about him ?" Wayan asks seriously....."I don't know about that old man lately. But yesterday he came in. He ordered a lot of frames ! He said he will give them all to you. !" says Sintru without smilling.


"Hah?! He will give me?!" Wayan surprised . ...." Where will he get the money from ? " says Wayan. ...." And then....what did he say again?" ......" He said he will sell pigs to get the money. Then will give these frame to you to make capital for artist's cooperative!"


Wayan throughtful. His face looks older. ...." Strange, strange. Pan Dabreg strange........., " he hissese. Sintru does not really hear what Wayan Hisses....." Beg your pardon ? " asks Sintru........" A couple of days ago in Ubud  corner we were talking about fate. I don't know if Pan Dabreg will help artist's co-operative in my village, " says Wayan softly.




" Pan Dabreg is a smart person. I believe he will help you, Sintru adds......." He is strange. I am a little worried about him, " says Wayan almost whispering. ......." Worried about what ?" ........" About his mentality , " replies Wayan........" Oh you! What's happened to him ?" says Sintru while moving his body.


"His wife told me he often talks in his sleep." ....." Not enough offering perhaps ! Or he never goes to Pura when temple ceremonies?" Sintru tries to guess......." You know already, he always prays!" Answer Wayan. ...." So, what makes him talk in his sleeping?"  ...." His wife said one time Pan Dabreg talked in his sleep almost all night. The day before they had passed Monkey Forest Street. They saw in Ubud Kelod, the old gate made from river stone had been destroyed by the owner . Because the owner rented that land to the rich people from Denpasar. Those rich people made restaurant there. "


" Oh , i know! That old gate was gone, changed to become restaurant! And Pan Dabreg feels he lost that old gate from his memory, " says Sintru. ......" Ya, i think so! Pan Dabreg disappointed because he cannot enjoy and look at that old gate again, " says Wayan while changing his view to the passing bemos . ....." He's very strange !" Now Sintru hisses. ...." That is once what he was talking about in his sleep . Still a lot of other talk! The strange thing, Pan Dabreg always talks to me about something." .....: What's that?" Sintru raises his eyebrows. " Every time, someone is always asking him about Ubud corner!" says Wayan trembling.


" So what?" Sintru pushes. ...." Ah ....! really don't know why. " Wayan stop talking. Together they are silent. Sintru's wife comes bringing two glasses of coffee and one packet od cigarettes.Wayan doesn't pick up the cigarette, only coffee. But Sintru, his left hand holds glass of coffee,the right hand holds cigarette.


" You know, 'Tru, " says Wayan destroying the silence " The person who orders my painting , he wants me to paint scenery......" Wayan does not continue. ....." Waht scenery ?" Sintru asks quickly. ...." Scenery......of Ubud corner!" ......"Hah?!" Sintru snaps hearing that. His hand which hold the glass of coffee trembles. ....." That is true, Sintru. And he wants young artist style!" Wayan seems little bit tense. "If Pan Dabreg , know this he will become more confused."




The two of them become quite. ...." Sure, Ubud corner is beautiful, " says Sintru . ....." Many artist often paint in that corner. They says it's artistict!" ...."Everybody has different reasons, " Wayan speaks more, "but i am astonished with Pan Dabreg's attitude!"  Some of Sintru's customers come in and the conversation stops. Sintru serves them. Wayan doesn't want to take Sintru's time.


"I am going 'Tru. Oh, ya, how long until it's finished?" asks Wayan while sitting on push-bike. ..."Don't worry, You can pick up insert this afternoon . For the frame, will finish in four days. That's if not raining. The wood is now still wet. I must dry first!" says Sintru steadily. ....." Sure in four days?" ....."Yes! Now where you go?" ....." To Ubud. May be Pan Dabreg is already  there " says Wayan.


The old pushbike soon speeds to the north direction. Its' sound 'kreot,kreot,kreot .' The driver an old man with the full spirit pedals push-bike. Really strong.


Thank you............................

Enchanting Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas

Enchanting Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel...............................................................

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud
Gianyar - Bali


Phone : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )
Facsimile : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )
Site : www.rijasa.com

The Unique Tropical Bali Spices........................

  

A. Ginger 

Commonly known as Jahe. Ginger is commonly used for food additives that contribute pleasant aroma, spiciness and their ability to lessen the fishy smell in seafood and meats. In Indonesia,ginger is also the main ingredient for traditional medical drink called Jamu .

B. Glesser Galangal 

Its aroma creates a distinct flavor in cuisines that made many Indonesian cuisines its uniqueness.

C. Galangal ( Lengkuas / Laos )

Galangal is additives spice traditional Indonesian food . Ussually , they are used together with daun salam. Together, they create a distant flavor.

D. Tumeric ( Kunyit / Kunir )

Tumeric is another coloring agent for Indonesian food. A small slice could generate a deep orange yellow colour.

E. Lemon leafs ( Daun Jeruk Purut )

The fresh aroma made this spice a very popular ingredient to a lot of popular Indonesian cuisines.

F. Daun Salam 

Daun salam is a must - have when cooking North Sumatra cuisine. The spice will accentuate the flavor and provided a fresh yet, unique aroma.

G. Daun Kemangi ( Scented leaf )

A unique fresh scented leaf that could be eaten fresh.

H. Candlenut ( Kemiri )

Is a type of seed spice tha are commonly use in some famous Indonesian cusine. However, this spices need to be cooked or fried in order to neutralize the poison.

I.. Ketumbar ( White pepper )

This is a must - have spice when cooking Javanese and Sundanese cuisine. The aromatic scent made this spice popular.

J. Clove ( Cengkih )

This unique spice is originated from Indonesia, and is used in various way . One for food additives and some for making clove induced cigarette.

K. Adas Manis 

Is Type of herb spice that are mainly use for curry dishes.

Thank you, how unique Indonesian cuisine which could satisfy your taste buds.Let's try and add your cooking experiences with the unique tropical bali spices.........................

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone       : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile   : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site           : www.rijasa.com

Harmony of Ubud.5.

Harmony of Ubud . 5.....................

Who doesn't know I nyoman Sintru ? The framer from Petulu village who work in Peliatan Street, near warung Ibu Arsa, under banyan trees. Every artist surely knows him. In addition to his frames being good quality , the price is also little bit slopping. Cheap. Sometimes can even pay later. Sintru too good. This always makes him bankrupt. Will never be rich. A lot of artis in debt to him take a long time to pay. Week to week . Sometimes month to month. Sintru always pities those artists who squash their economy. If show compassion and face a little bit grey, this is enough to make Sintru lose his frames. Pay next time. Never hear he has been tricked by people. Maybe people are unwilling to do bad things to him. Often his customers are disgruntled, their frames not finished as Sintru promised. " The wood finished!" Sintru always says. Sintru never has any reason other than , " wood finished!" He's honest . His wood is really finished. A lot of artist to buy wood for frames?




Some big hotels in Nusa Dua often order woodcarving from him. Sometimes wooden pillars, sometimes wood for decorating in the corner space ! If he gets orders like that, Sintru and all the family will work day and night. If the order too much, he will use all the neighbours in his village. At that time usually Sintru never squawks that he has finished the wood.


Sintru worked in Jakarta with wood boss. He got paid a lot. He took his family there. A couple of months later he returned home to his ancestor's land, Petulu village. Back deligently making frames.


For Sintru it is difficult to split with the artist he has known before. Also in Jakarta there were not as many white heron birds as in his village. When afternoon came he longed for the voice of those white herons.


Wayan from Penestanan in his loyal customer. From young to old always painting. His painting is young artist style, brave colours and catches the eye. Arie Smit who established the young artist style technique gave him oil paints and canvases. After Wayan was able to paint, he bought himselft.


Nine o'clock in the morning , Wayan's push bike stop in Sintru's workshop yard. As ussual Sintru is yelling loudly." How are you ? You never come out!" The rest of his Jakarta accent still sticks. " Sintru, i want to order frame and insert!" Says Wayan while coming down from his pushbike.


" O.K., O.K. Nobody forbids that!" says Sintru shaking his head. " What size ?" Sintru asks. " One and half times two metres!" ..." Wah , very big!" ......" Ya, this is special order . Some big businessman from Jakarta wants a big paimting. "


" Wah , that means good livehood!" ..." Not so. That is normal , " says Wayan , while putting his hand in his pocket. Sintru is smiling. " And now i pay for all the shortfall from last month!" says Wayan  . He extends his hand with the money. Sintru looks dumbfounded.


" That is debt! Why you say shortfall?!" replies Sintru. His hand snatches Wayan's money " ..."Yes, yes, debt! Why you say shortfall, the money is just the same, " Wayan answer calmly. "Thank you , " says Sintru. After that he gives the money to his wife while squawking.


" This is livelihood. For buying rice for us to eat today! Don't forget two coffees and one packet cigarettes now !" Sintru's wife smiles happily. Then stands and hurries to shop beside them . Sintru rest . He puts away the hammer and chisel his sweat falling dawn. His workers are still busy. The young one collect the wooden splinter . Across the road , the children at primary school, in red and white uniforms, sing together.


" Sintru, " says Wayan suddenly, " this is just talk . Do you often see Pan Dabreg ? " ...." See him ? I'm a very busy man!" ...." Come on ' Tru. This is serious!" Says Wayan.










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Sincerely,
Pt. Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel
Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod,  Kec. Payangan _ Ubud
Gianyar - Bali
Phone       : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )
Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )
Site          : www.rijasa.com