Kulkul is a traditional communication tool of the Balinese people. It is a big wooden bell installed at the top of decorated towers erected in the middle of each village in Bali. Inherited from the ancestors one can find it … Read More
How the villagers of Pekutatan celebrate Independence Day
In August, all Indonesia is keen to comemorate the independence day. Many funny activities were held on this occasion. Having no desire to break with this fine tradition, Pekutatan Village held its own activities, prepared and organised by its villagers. … Read More
BALI MORE BALINESE
Part of the large Indonesia and its 279 Million inhabitants, welcoming 4 millions foreigners every year, one’s may fear that the small island of Bali could be losing step by step its brilliant culture and traditions. This was before the … Read More
“JINENG”: A PEARL OF THE BALINESE HERITAGE
The Traditional Storage Jineng is one of the traditional Balinese buildings which is inherited from the elders. In the past Jineng was built as a rice barn/rice storage and other harvests. The part under the storage is usually used for … Read More
Dajuma Cultural Experience: Jagatnatha Temples
In Bali there are three famous public temples called Jagatnatha Temples respectively located in Denpasar, Buleleng and Jembrana regencies. In Jembrana regency, it is situated in Negara City, 25 km from Dajuma. Its erection started in 1996 and was completed … Read More
Dajuma Experience: Genuine Balinese Food
One of our “Dajuma Experiences” particularly appreciated by our guests is a lunch in the pure Balinese tradition. We prepare this unique experience on the occasion of our farming and plantation tours. For the farming tour, the lunch takes place … Read More
BALINESE WEDDING: A UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Among cultural experiences offered to our guests there is one which is particularly appreciated: the participation to a local wedding. This is what happened last week to Robert and Janett from Germany who were invited to the wedding ceremony of … Read More
CULTURAL PARADE OF WEST BALI
Last week, a few kilometers from Dajuma, took place in Negara, the capital city of the Regency of Jembrana, a cultural festival giving the opportunity to all surroundings villages to celebrate Balinese traditions, among them the clothing is particularly important. … Read More
JOGED BUMBUNG DANCE AT DAJUMA
Last week in Dajuma took place an evening show featuring the famous traditional Balinese dances accompanied by the Gamelan Jegog orchestra. Born in West Bali a few kilometers from Dajuma, the gamelan jegog is one of the most impressive sounding … Read More
DAJUMA FAMILY, TOGETHERNESS IN A CULTURE
In Balinese beliefs, each house must have at least one temple which acts as a shield against bad spirits and evils. Dajuma does not escape to this nice tradition: last wednesday our staff decided to organise a ceremony in honor … Read More
BEAUTIFUL KITES
Another beautiful tradition in Bali is the kite celebration. Every year mainly in July and August, Bali sky is covered of these colorful kites driven by kids as well as by adults. The kite in Bali has a strong meaning: … Read More
HAPPY WEDDING OF OUR COLLEAGUE GUSALIT
Last week took place a happy event in the nice village of Gumbrih close to Dajuma: the wedding of our colleague Gusalit with the lovely Dian from Singaraja. According to the tradition, all Dajuma staff was invited in Gusalit’s family … Read More
