NYEPI & MELASTI at DAJUMA Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali Bali Culture Dajuma

NYEPI & MELASTI at DAJUMA

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Last saturday, took place the Balinese New Year 1940 in the Saka calendar, the famous holy day called Nyepi. Imagine the island totally quiet, the airport closed, and all Balinese families staying at home, praying and meditating for one full day.
Indispensable companion of Nyepi, a few days before, was the Melasti purification ceremony. Melasti was meant as the ritual to cleanse the world from all the filth of sin and bad karma, through the symbolic act of acquiring the Tirta Amerta, “the water of life”.
At Dajuma, as shown on the picture, Meslasti was celebrated with our guests according to the tradition on the edge of the beach with the aim to purify oneself of all the bad things in the past and throw it to the ocean. Selamat Hari Raya Nyepi!

DAJUMA AT ITB BERLIN 2018 Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

DAJUMA AT ITB BERLIN 2018

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Marker of the year in the tourism industry, ITB Berlin took place this year from March 7th to 11th. Like in 2017, Dajuma was lucky enough this year to participate as exhibitor in the Indonesia Pavillion, a unique opportunity to meet our partners and to understand the new trends in the market place. We like this specific moment in the year where we have time to exchange experiences with our colleagues and partners and find new ideas in order to make our guests even more happy. The organisation of the Indonesian Pavillion was just perfect thanks to the professionalism of Wonderful Indonesia organisation and the Ministry of Tourism. Many thanks guys for supporting so brilliantly our activities!

THANKS CAMILLE Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali photos album

THANKS CAMILLE

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Last week, we had a nice surprise when welcoming a young couple from California, carrying a beautiful photo album prepared by someone very dear to our hearts, Camille Duclot.
Excellent photographer, Camille made several trips to Dajuma and knotted with our staff relations of friendship that endure over time. Her kindness and joie de vivre is reflected in each page of this wonderful album. A million thanks Camille! When will you come back to see us?

THE TEAM BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL DAJUMA GARDEN Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

THE TEAM BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL DAJUMA GARDEN

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This week, we are happy to stage our extraordinary team of gardeners, incredible artists who, day after day, make our 1.5 hectare park a real paradise for the greatest pleasure of our guests, as evidenced by the texts below. Many thanks guys for your talents and commitment!
On the picture from left to right : Gunaya, Umar, Yuliartha, Zikin, Mudita who just finished a new hedge above our main temple.

BUFFALOS TAKING THEIR BATH Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

BUFFALOS TAKING THEIR BATH

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This emblematic animal from Bali is used to take a bath every day in the river close to Dajuma. Driven to the river by our neighbor farmer they spend quite a long time in the water with their babies. Just by looking at them, we can see how good they feel. The farmer says that  « it is a tradition in Bali to bath the buffalos because they like it and feel good after. And a buffalo feeling good is a buffalo who works well ». Next time you go strolling on the West beach in the direction of Medewi surfing spot just before sunset, don’t miss this spectacle : it is really something to see !

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AT DAJUMA Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AT DAJUMA

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Because of its proximity to the cradle of Jegog music, it was natural for Dajuma to invest in one of these beautiful Jegog instruments, made entirely by hand from bamboo and teak wood by skilled craftsmen from the nearby villages. Our guests often ask us to discover the Balinese culture whose music and dance are essential points of reference. Many of our employees know how to play this instrument and are happy to introduce our guests to this special music. Why special? Because it generates sounds and vibrations that touch you deep within yourself.
This new instrument is a useful addition to the Balinese dance classes given every week by the Pekutatan Dance School on the Dajuma stage. We hope you will like it!

5 YEARS... Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali Indra

5 YEARS…

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Prominent on the sea with its special rocky landscape, the beach in front of Dajuma is often the place where people like to contemplate, to share wishes or to recollect after a decease.
Last Monday was the 5th anniversary about Indra’s accident, on a Monday afternoon too.
Indra’s wife and daughters as well as his close friends and colleagues were happy to gather with offerings to remember about him and his central place in Dajuma’s story during 12 years.
Om shanti shanti shanti.

BOOKGREENER GATHERING Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

BOOKGREENER GATHERING

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Last week we had the pleasure to welcome the monthly meeting of Bookgreener members which gathers hoteliers in Bali strongly engaged for environmental protection and sustainable tourism.
Every month, under the dynamic guidance of its founder Alex Tsuk, its members like to exchange experiences on various topics. This month, the topic was “How to communicate about Agung Volcano”. 3 internationally known lecturers from Canada (live), Island and Peru (via Skype) brought their experience of managing communication in similar situations of volcano eruptions. A very interesting day of work ponctutated in the middle by a delicious lunch prepared by our French Chef Paul. The day before, our Bookgreener friends were invited to visit some West Bali hidden treasures, its stunning rice fields, the jegog music, the absolutely unique new Green Cliff, Perancak and its beautiful buggies boats and finally the sea turtles conservatory. A nice moment of sharing!

Hiking Ijen volcano Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali Java Nature Tours

Hiking Ijen volcano

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It is already 9 years that the Ijen volcano is worldwide known with its spectacular crater and sulphur extraction on East Java.

And it is 15 years that Puri Dajuma is involved in the great experience of its hiking.

Not so far from Bali straight joining Java by ferryboat during the night, our guests arrive at the basis of “Kawah Ijen” at 3 AM so that they can enjoy together the “blue fire” and the sunrise in the Dante atmosphere of the crater and sulphured green lake. They are always happy to offer some gift to these courageous minors who are able to carry 70 kg on their shoulders.

An unforgettable tour if you are familiar with mountain conditions and wear appropriate shoes!

DAJUMA SUNSETS: WHICH ANGLE WILL BE YOURS? Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

DAJUMA SUNSETS: WHICH ANGLE WILL BE YOURS?

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This week, we decided to publish our blog on the theme “Dajuma Sunsets” but seen from the viewpoint of our guests through their own pictures. Oriented full West the resort presents stunning sunsets which are appreciated by our guests particularly those who like to photograph this natural phenomenon. But the problem is under which angle should we take such picture? Because, from many locations around the resort, the result is different as shown on the photo montage. And that should not stop you from enjoying a good glass of wine. Which angle will be yours?