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Lush and full of flowers, Bali is called the island of one thousand temples. The small island is part of Indonesia and is a very popular destination for those looking for pristine, white-sanded, palm-lined beaches and crystalline waters. A great destination for surfing, snorkeling and diving as well as wonderful opportunities to see tropical flora and fauna. Stunning seaside and volcano landscapes, terraced rice fields and more than 20,000 temples and ornate palaces will surround you. Denpasar is the capital of Bali. Here you may find found the Werdhi Budaya Art Centre, home to Dance Academy (ASTI) dedicated to traditional Balinese Performing arts, dance, theatre, as well as several art galleries. For some true local flavor, visit the extensive Kumbasari market near the river, where fresh produce as well as housewares, colorful crafts and miscellaneous wares are all on riotous display. Bargain wisely. Bali excels in the arts. Visit the village of Celuk to view the works of the silver and goldsmiths of the island, and Ubud, Sukawati, Pengosan and Kamasan for Bali's fine paintings, woodcarvings, textiles and miscellanous fine arts and crafts. The Bali Museum - One of Indonesia's largest museums, the Bali Museum displays a great number of historical and cultural artifacts within its pavilions. It was opened in 1932. Location, Jalan Mayor Wisnu to the east of the Puputan Square. The museum is open 7:30 am - 3 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 7:30 am - 1 pm Friday. Sanur Beach Kuta Nusa Dua Other places of interest: Batubulan Bedugul Celuk Kintamani Pura Tirta Empul Temple Sangeh Forest Tanah Lot Temple Ubud More about Bali:
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| News from Indonesia |
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Bali bomber on death row marries ex-wife by proxy LAMONGAN, Indonesia - An Islamic militant on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings was married to his ex-wife on Monday but he was not present at the wedding. 'This is the strangest wedding I have ever attended. The groom is not present,' said Muhammad Tue, 13 May 2008 15:41:00 GMT |
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Indonesia fuel price hike sparks more protests About 300 members of a radical Islamic group rallied in Jakarta today as restlessness grew over a government plan to hike fuel prices at the end of the month. 'The decision to raise fuel prices will only bring more misery to the people,' said Wahidudin, Tue, 13 May 2008 15:29:00 GMT |
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Indonesia gets first nanotechnology center (Nanowerk News) The country's first private nanotechnology center was opened in Tangerang on Monday, with a pledge to develop treatments to prevent cancer. The Mochtar Riady Institute of Nanotechnology (MRIN), inaugurated by businessman Mochtar Riady and Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:00 GMT |
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Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes Off Indonesia's Aceh Province JAKARTA (AFP)--A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Aceh province on Tuesday, but there was no threat of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage, geologists said. The epicenter of the quake, which hit 68 kilometers Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT |
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NEC wins order to build underwater data cable between Singapore and Indonesia TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - NEC Corp. said it has been awarded a contract by Indonesian telecoms operator PT Indosat to build an underwater data transmission cable between Singapore and Indonesia. The cable will be 1,330 km long and will connect several Tue, 13 May 2008 13:44:00 GMT |