TEMPLE FESTIVAL AND FOOLMOON AT PURI DAJUMA

TEMPLE FESTIVAL AND FOOLMOON AT PURI DAJUMA

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Located besides the SPA on West side and above the ocean,  Puri Dajuma’s main temple is a major place for its staff, mostly Hindous.
The temple houses a holy Mask brought from Java some years ago with great fanfare,  many ceremonies take place there.
Last Wednesday March 23rd was the day to celebrate in festive rituals, with a lot of people and a large orchestra.
After a ‘melasti’ or purification in front of the sea in the morning, the gods and deified ancestors have been invited for their blessings under the foolmoon.
A great atmosphere for the young dancers richly dressed showing their abilities as well as for the guests who had the opportunity to enter the deep and exciting culture of Bali.

The creamy and smelly durian 1

The creamy and smelly durian

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If you look carefully at some trees along the small roads in Pekutatan area, you may be in

The creamy and smelly durian

terested by some local fruits, such as the durian.
The outside may look like the big sweety jackfruit, but the durian is like no other with its strong smell.
When matured it could be so disturbing for passengers that carrying durian in the public transportation may be forbidden.
But native from Indonesia and Malaysia, growing seasonally, quite nutritive and expensive, the durian fruit is a very popular food for most people from South East Asia.
If you usually enjoy strong smelling creamy cheese, just try some pieces of matured durian: a true vegetarian option!

 

NYEPI CELEBRATION

NYEPI CELEBRATION

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Nyepi is probably the most extraordinary celebration in Bali. Can you imagine a full day of silence commemorated every Saka new year which fell on March 9th this year, where people all around the island stay at home with lights kept low, with no working, no entertainment, no traveling, and for some, no talking or eating at all! Even the airport is closed and the roads empty! Something definitively very special which makes foreigners sometimes quizzical. They should not because Nyepi is a very important tradition in Bali totally devoted to … self reflection.
On the eve of Nyepi day take place these unbelievable parades called Ogoh-ogoh where mythological beings, mostly demons, are shown on the streets.
Another good reason to come to Bali and discover the wealth of its culture!

Get 40% discount with promotion code "ESTER" Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

Get 40% discount with promotion code “ESTER”

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Get 40% discount for your stay in month of March and April with promotion code ESTER
Booking period: March 11 up to April 12, 2016
Stay Period: March 12 up to April 30th, 2016

Inclusion for minimum 3 nights stay:

  • Refreshing welcome drink, cold towels & in-room tropical fruits basket upon arrival.
  • 1 hour Aromatic body massage at Lola Spa/ person.

Book now! Promotional code “ESTER”
Furthermore information and assistance please contact our reservation at info@dajuma.com

ABSOLUTE FREEDOM

ABSOLUTE FREEDOM

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Would you like to breath deeply, change your mind, have some exercise on a regular basis? Puri Dajuma allows all that with a choice of venues, or in  natural and quiet places.
Besides the every-day yoga session which usually takes place in the Baruna hall with an overhanging view of the ocean, our guest Karin on the picture, found her own atmosphere for meditation.
In the shade of the coconuts lining the beach, with the sound of the waves at her feet.
What will be yours ?

FREE SHUTTLE BY THE SEA

FREE SHUTTLE BY THE SEA

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Medewi is one of the world’s best destinations for surfing. From our location, Medewi is just a a few kilometers by the road and almost next door by the sea. We are pleased to offer to our guests a free shuttle either by jeep or by speedboat as shown on the picture. For beginners we also offer surfing lessons which are given on the nearby beach a few steps from your cottage. Many of our guests are happy to learn from Jupri, our beach activities supervisor, a new hobby during their vacation.
Enjoy guys!

Dajuma Romantic Package Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

Special deals for NYEPI (Silent Day)

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Get 40% discount for your 2 nights stay during silent day with booking code NYEPI

Booking period: 24th of February until 8th of March 2016
Stay Period: 8th to 10th of March 2016

Inclusion:
– Refreshing welcome drink, cold towels & in-room tropical fruits basket upon arrival
– Daily beachfront breakfast at Rama Restaurant

For reservation please contact our reservation at info@dajuma.com 

DAJUMA BENDEGA VILLAS ARE ON TIME!

DAJUMA BENDEGA VILLAS ARE ON TIME!

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With 12 new luxurious rooms organized in 4 villas around a 60 m swimming corridor leading to an aerial whirlpool tub, a waterfall and a 300 m2 pool deck, our Bendega Villas (Bendega means “Fishermen” in Balinese) will be ready for the grand opening planned on May 1st, 2016.
Oriented full west, adjoining directly the cottages on top of the property, they are perfectly integrated into the property while offering a different view of the Indian ocean.
We applied the most stringent environmental rules for this project: double insulation of the roofs, special air to soil heat exchanger replacing the traditional airconditioning system, rain water collection, energy savings, wastewater treatment.
We also decided to choose a very unusal architecture combining comfort and originality while respecting the Balinese tradition.
We hope our valued guests will appreciate this extension and enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and the nearby fishermen.
Welcome to Bendega villas!

Happy Galungan Day Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

Happy Galungan Day

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Galungan is a great day for Hindus, that comes every six months. During this period one can see these beautiful decorations called Penjor along the roads, everywhere in Bali. Penjor itself means a manifestation of gratitude of Balinese people to God, above all the grace that is given to them and  a characteristic of the Galungan feast.
Further more, Penjor is also the representation of Dragon named Ananthaboga and Basuki. Its shape is similar with dragon. The base point of bamboo is the body of the dragon while the end of the bamboo is similar to the tail of it. Importantly, Ananthaboga is a symbol of soil, while Basuki is a symbol of safety. It is believed that it can provide healing of illness.
Happy Galungan!

« SELAMAT DATANG » - WELCOME DRINK! Puri Dajuma, Beach Eco-Resort & Spa, West Bali

« SELAMAT DATANG » – WELCOME DRINK!

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There is a nice tradition in most hotels around Bali which consists in offering a « Welcome Drink » to our guests together with a fresh towel when they are checking-in,  a drink particularly welcome when they arrive exhausted from the airport after a long intercontinental trip.
At Dajuma we were used to offer a fresh watermelon juice and we just decided to change it for a more original one. After a lot of talks within our team, we decided to go for something special, directly issued from the property. The new drink consists in a natural juice coming from a young coconut freshly cut from the garden, topped with coconut flesh, a slice of lime and adorned with a lemon grass stick.
The best possible healthy drink for saying «Welcome !  Selamat datang!»