THE TRADITION OF FLORAL DECORATION IN BALI

THE TRADITION OF FLORAL DECORATION IN BALI

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Totally part of Balinese culture is the tradition of floral decoration. Water and flowers are sacred in Balinese Hinduism and find their expression in the daily life of all Balinese families through floral decorations which are supposed to foster three human qualities: patience in the way to arrange flowers in complex and beautiful settings, knowledge of nature and sharing with Gods and humans.

In Dajuma, our staff loves sharing this tradition with our guests by organizing every week floral decoration workshops.

A perfect activity to practice after this long period of stress that we have been facing with the pandemic!  On the picture 3 recent floral decorations prepared by our staff to welcome our guests.

FASHION PHOTOS IN DAJUMA

FASHION PHOTOS IN DAJUMA

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This week, Dajuma welcomed a team of fashion photographers headed by Putu Yadi Santika (@elgiophotography) from Negara accompanied by their lovely model, Ni Putu Merry Tasia Suryawan from Negara too. Many shots took place in our garden and on the beach showcasing beautiful dresses and the work of the stylists of the local brand of women’s clothing named Flow Collection owned by Suci Yasmita Dewi from Medewi Village. A blessed initiative that is particularly welcome in this period troubled by the pandemic!

THE UNIQUENESS OF KUNIGAN DAY

THE UNIQUENESS OF KUNIGAN DAY

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Balinese celebrated the first Kuningan in 2021 on Saturday, April 24th. In this holy Kuningan Day it is said that Ida Sang Hyang Widhi (God) comes to earth to give his blessing to humans. It is technically the last day of the Galungan celebration. The Balinese also believe that Kuningan is the day when their ancestors return to heaven after visiting the earth during Galungan celebration. There are some typical decorations and offerings on this occasion such as nasi kuning or yellow rice, endongan, tamyang, and kolem. The offerings include yellowed rice (Kuningan is derived from the word kuning which means yellow) which is placed in a small “bowl” made of coconut leaves named “selanggi”. On Kuningan day you can see tamiang kolem, and endongan decorations hanging outside homes and temples. Tamiang means – because formed as a round – shield and represents protection, defense, and the cycle of the globe. It functions as a reminder to humans of karma and that they should protect themselves from bad behavior. Kolem as a symbol of resting place for Gods and ancestors ’spirits. Endongan means bag of provisions. It is made of coconut leaves and shaped like a bag or a pocket. The Balinese put different things like seeds, fruits, tuber inside the endongan. It also a symbol of food supply for the journey of the ancestors from earth to heaven. From a spiritual view, endongan represents the essential provisions that every human should carry-knowledge and homage. On the picture is Endongan made of young coconut leaves.

Tape and Jaje Uli for Galungan

“TAPE AND JAJE ULI” FOR GALUNGAN

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This week, on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, Balinese celebrated Galungan. Many preparations are usually made for the festival, such as gracious penjors along the roads, specific food as well as offerings. Among them, “tape and jaje uli” are particularly appreciated by all Balinese. “Tape” is made of sticky rice (white or mixed of white and black sticky rice), and through the fermentation process it becomes a delicious dish. “Jaje uli” is also made of stickly rice but mixed with coconut grated. After steaming process it needs to be pounded before it is ready to serve. These two dishes are very delicious to serve together. Just try it next time you visit us!

DAJUMA WON A COCKTAIL COMPETITION

DAJUMA WON A COCKTAIL COMPETITION

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On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, the Indonesian Bartender Association organised at Anjungan Cerdas Rambut Siwi a contest of the best cocktail. 15 participants from local hotels were the competitors. One of our bar tenders, Erik, represented Puri Dajuma in that event. The challenge launched to the competitors was to create an original cocktail with only local ingredients including the famous arak Bali. Erik named his creation “Mebarung” and was the happy winner of the competition. On the picture, Erik is on the left. For sure this new cocktail will enrich our cocktails list and hopefully be appreciated by our guests. Congratulations dear Erik!

AGUS IS GETTING MARRIED

AGUS IS GETTING MARRIED

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April 1st was a big day for our colleague Agus who was celebrating his marriage to Krismony. Agus is part of our housekeeping department for years. He has a reputation for being a great colleague, always cheerful, upbeat and ready to help when needed. He decided to invite all of Dajuma’s staff to his wedding to celebrate this moment so important in a lifetime.
Congratulations to the newlyweds and their families!

The vaccine arrived in Dajuma

THE VACCINE ARRIVED IN DAJUMA

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This is the good news of the week! All Dajuma staff received the first injection of the CoronaVac Vaccine of Chinese Sinovac Biotech. Indonesia launched very early, as of January 15, in a vast vaccination campaign by choosing to vaccinate in priority, people aged 18 to 59. To date, 10.4 million people received a first dose, while 3.2 million, ie 1.21% of the population are fully vaccinated. In this context, President Jokowi visiting Bali recently announced a possible reopening of the island to tourism in June or July. May this wish come true! On the photo is our Chef Rudy who received the vaccine like all other employees of the hotels in Jembrana. For this purpose, a vaccination center was installed in Jembrana’s auditorium, with the second injection planned for April 22. Everything is ready to welcome you again in our little paradise. Do not be too long because we miss you!

Praho under repair in Dajuma

PRAHO UNDER REPAIR IN DAJUMA

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This week, we would like to introduce you to our fishing village located right next to Dajuma. Many families make a living from this activity with daily sea fishing departures, very often at night. Our fishing enthusiasts often embark with them in the early morning and return a few hours later with great catches. Due to the pandemic, the boat that takes them has been at rest for months and its owner Mr. Sipriadi took the opportunity to give it a facelift: a few small leaks have been repaired, the paintwork completely redone and the bamboo floats replaced. The hull of the boat is carved in one piece from a hibiscus tiliaceus (waru tree) while the outriggers come from a particular species of bamboo called Petung bamboo. The repairs will have lasted a month and it is a completely renovated boat with undeniable charm that awaits you for your next fishing trip!

DAJUMA REWARDED BY HOTELSCOMBINED

DAJUMA REWARDED BY HOTELSCOMBINED

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Last week we had the happy surprise to receive another award from a major player in the hotel industry Hotelscombined. It is particularly welcome in this period of endless pandemic!

HotelsCombined is a hotel search engine founded in 2005, with headquarters in Sydney, Australia. They serve over 300 Million travellers each year.

Frommer’s recognized HotelsCombined as Best Hotel Booking Site two years in a row for 2020 and 2021.

They reward hotels using a strict set of criteria such as the quality and consistency of reviews, the absence of recurring or unresolved issues with customers, popularity of the property and the overall resulting score.

A pleasant recognition of what our staff is doing to make the stays of our guests unforgettable!

NYEPI IS COMING SOON

NYEPI IS COMING SOON

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Nyepi is fast approaching. On March 15th a new year will begin in Bali, preceded by the famous “day of silence”. It is celebrated every Isakawarsa (Saka New Year) according to the Balinese calendar. It is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. A lot of rituals are part of the celebration of Nyepi Day. The most famous is Ogoh-ogoh and the Melasti (purification ceremony). Because of the pandemic, the celebration of Nyepi has been restricted, all the ritual must be done by a limited number of persons, people cannot get involved and must pray from their family temple. Despite these restrictions, Nyepi remains a major moment in Balinese life and a fascinating experience for foreigners visiting Bali. Dajuma is the perfect place where to celebrate Nyepi. We prepared a specific package which will help you discovering this so special tradition, unique in the world.
Happy Nyepi Day and Happy New Year Saka 1943.