CELEBRATION OF SARASWATI AT DAJUMA ON MAY 11th Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

CELEBRATION OF SARASWATI AT DAJUMA ON MAY 11th

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Saraswati Day is held in honor of Saraswati who is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning. The goddess Saraswati is depicted as a beautiful four-armed woman, playing a wina (guitar) and holding up scriptures, often seated on a white lotus. Saraswati Day is held every 210 days (base on Balinese Pawukon Calendar). All Balinese will celebrate this day at home and in the temple, but it will be very special for the children and students. A special ceremony is held in the school temple and all the students come with their offerings and wearing the beautiful Balinese Dress. They pray together with the teacher and, at the end of the ceremony, they get holy water from the priest to be used at home for their books.
Should you like to participate in the next Saraswati celebrations, here are the upcoming dates in Bali: December 7th, 2019 & July 4th, 2020.

WHY IS BALINESE CUISINE EXQUISITE? Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

WHY IS BALINESE CUISINE EXQUISITE?

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Since a long time, Bali is famous for the quality of its cuisine. It is easy to check when you are visiting the island where beautifully decorated or more modest warungs (restaurants ) invite you to taste the delicious local specialties such as Babi Guling (Roasted pork), Bebek Betutu (Stuffed duck), Nasi Campur (Mixed fried rice) and the famous Rijsttafel (Combination of the most popular Balinese dishes). But it is also true in the daily life of Balinese families. On the picture, some kids of Dajuma staff are sharing a lunch composed of black beans soup, tumbali (meat cooked in banana leaf), rice crackers and tofu.
There are two main reasons why the Balinese cuisine is so well appreciated: Because of its location in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago, the island has been influenced through the centuries by many different cultures, each of them having brought its contribution to the cuisine. The second reason is definitively linked to the infinite variety of spices we can find in the island. Just a few of them are shown on the picture: torch ginger, star aniss, cardamon, white pepper, white ginger, cinamon, turmeric, nutmeg. Selamat makan! (Enjoy your meal!)

THE SEASON OF OLIVE RIDLEY SEA-TURTLE LAYING EGG Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali west bali tours

THE SEASON OF OLIVE RIDLEY SEA-TURTLE LAYING EGG

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From April to November, we are lucky to see each year the laying of sea turtles on the beaches surrounding Dajuma. The eggs are quickly brought to the sea turtle conservatory in Perancak that we support for years. After 50 to 70 days the eggs hatch in a protected place, giving birth to baby turtles. Our customers and especially children are always very excited to follow the process until the birth of baby turtles. And what an emotion when you take into your hands these beings still so fragile to put them to sea safely!

"Hari Kartini" Indonesian National Day Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

“Hari Kartini” Indonesian National Day

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Every 21st of April, Indonesians commemorate Hari Kartini (Kartini’s Day). A day to celebrate the Indonesian hero of women empowerment – Raden Ajeng Kartini, also called Ibu Kartini (1879-1904). She was a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women’s rights for Indonesians. She wrote letters about her ideas and feelings which were published in a Dutch magazine. The most popular book she wrote titled “Out of Darkness to Light” (Habis gelap terbitlah terang, in Bahasa). Kartini greatly contributed to improve the condition of all Indonesian women. On the picture our feminin staff celebrating the Kartini’s Spirit.

UPIN IPIN WELCOME! Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali chicken bali

UPIN IPIN WELCOME!

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By chance, this couple of dwarf hens became the mascot of Dajuma. Every day, they roam the entire property in all directions to the delight of our customers and especially children. They are incredibly kind and cute to watch. They also fulfill their role in terms of cleaning the garden. Our staff has named them Upin Ipin, an easy-to-remember nickname that refers to the Malaysian cartoon, which is very popular in Indonesia at the moment. We are sure you will be happy to meet them on your next visit to Dajuma!

LUNCH ON THE BEACH Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali beach restaurant

LUNCH ON THE BEACH

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Dajuma is also the place in West Bali where it is nice to stop over for a delicious lunch on the beach. This is what is shown on these pictures where 2 groups of guests stop recently for a revigorating break around our delicious specialty called Balinese Rijsttafel. Imagine a traditional tray called Rsi Bojana, normally used for offerings, where are disposed 6 different dishes typical of Balinese cuisine. A culinary experience which is worth it. Why don’t you also stop over next time you travel from/to Java or Menjangan? We would be delighted to welcome you!

DAJUMA REWARDED BY "2018 GLOBAL EXPERIENCE AWARD 2018" Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

DAJUMA REWARDED BY “2018 GLOBAL EXPERIENCE AWARD 2018”

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We just received from the South African company TWISHT (www.twisht.com) a new award entitled “2018 Global Experience Award”.
It is different from other awards we already received this year insofar as it is related to guest satisfaction. The award is indeed allocated to hotels achieving a guest satisfaction rating above 80% on all the major websites.
With the Hall of Fame distinction we receive from Trip Advisor since 2014, this is the best appreciation we can dream of! It rewards the exceptional relationship all our staff has with our guests! Well done guys!

Dajuma at the front-page of GreenPearls Newsletter Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

Dajuma at the front-page of GreenPearls Newsletter

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Since 6 years, Dajuma is member of Greenpearls community. Year after year, this German company built a network of tourism professionals by carefully selecting after an in-depth audit, those really committed to the protection of their natural and cultural environment. Regularly, Greenpearls publishes the unique stories of its partners for whom environmental protection and social equity governs everyday operation.
This month we are happy to be in the spotlight of Greenpearls Newsletter together with West Bali. It perfectly reflects the spirit of this part of Bali, particularly appreciated by the visitors for its beauty and authenticity. Thank you Greenpearls to help us promoting this hidden gem!
In English http://www.greenpearls.com/newsroom/en/insiders-tip-west-bali-puri-dajuma
In German https://www.travel4news.at/139715/geheimtipp-west-bali-der-unbekannte-diamant-der-insel

TWO HAPPY WEDDINGS AT DAJUMA Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

TWO HAPPY WEDDINGS AT DAJUMA

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Last week, on March 11th, two of our staff get married, Dina our sales and marketing supervisor and Nengah, waiter at our restaurants. According to the Balinese tradition they were wearing the so beautiful and traditional wedding dress called “Payas Agung”. All their families, friends and colleagues from Dajuma were around them to celebrate this unique moment. You will certainly recognize their smiles on the picture. Dina (right) with her husband Jordy and Nengah (right) with his wife Indrayani. Congratulations to the four of you! We wish you all the happyness of the world!

DAJUMA AT ITB 2019 Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali itb berlin

DAJUMA AT ITB 2019

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This year again, Dajuma was invited by the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia to participate as exhibitor in the famous ITB Berlin from March 6th to 10th.
With 10’000 exhibitors and 160’000 visitors from 180 countries and 6 continents, ITB is the most important tourism fair in the world.
A unique opportunity for Dajuma to meet our European partners and invent with them some new services which will hopefully astonish our guests!