Culture Of Denpasar Bali

The name Denpasar originates from the word 'den' (south) and 'market' which means "Southern Market", before the region is part of the Kingdom of Badung, a kingdom that had existed since the 19th century, before the kingdom was subdued by the Dutch On September 20, 1906, in a heroic event known as Puputan Badung War.

Denpasar (1949) https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Denpasar

After Indonesia's independence, under the Law No. 69 of 1958, Denpasar became the capital of the local government of Badung Regency, furthermore based on the Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs Dec.52 / 2 / 36-136 dated June 23, 1960, Denpasar was also designated as the capital city For Bali Province originally located in Singaraja.

Then based on Government Regulation Number 20 of 1978, Denpasar officially became '' Administrative City of Denpasar '', and in line with its potential and potential territory in carrying out regional autonomy, on January 15, 1992, based on Law No. 1 of 1992, and Denpasar City Increased status to '' municipality '', which was then inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs on February 27, 1992.

Geography

The city of Denpasar is at an altitude of 0-75 meters above sea level, located at 8 ° 35'31 "to 8 ° 44'49" south latitude and 115 ° 00'23 "to 115 ° 16'27" east longitude. While the total area of Denpasar City 127,78 km ² or 2.18% of the total area of Bali Province. From the use of the land, 2,768 Ha is wetland, 10,001 ha is dry land and the remaining area of 9 Ha is other land. The average rainfall rate is 244 mm per month, with high rainfall occurring in December. While the average air temperature is about 29.8 ° C with a low average of about 24.3 ° C.

Economy

Tourism development has a strong effect on structure change and economic improvement in Denpasar City. However, the structure of the economy of Denpasar is slightly different when compared with the economic structure of the Province of Bali in general, by placing the trade sector, hotels and restaurants dominate the formation of Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB) Denpasar City.

Participate also boost the economy of Denpasar City is the production of handicraft items in the form of craft items for souvenirs, such as carvings and sculpture. However, the handicraft industry is under pressure, apart from the impact of the crisis and inter-regional rivalry, other pressures come from competition among other Asian developing countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, India, Malaysia and China. This competitor country is more maximize the scale of production by utilizing industrial technology, while in the city of Denpasar this handicraft industry still maintain the hand skills (hand made) so that the constraints on the fulfillment of the quantity of production

Tourism

The development of tourism and the attractiveness of the island of Bali, indirectly has encouraged the progress of development in the city of Denpasar. In 2000, the number of foreign tourists who came to visit reached 1,413,513 people, and put the largest number of tourists from Japan and followed from Australia, Taiwan, Europe, Britain, America, Singapore and Malaysia.

The policy of tourism development in Denpasar City focuses on the pariwasata of environmentally sound culture. As one of the tourism development centers, Denpasar City becomes a barometer for the progress of tourism in Bali, this can be seen with the emergence of various star hotels as a means of supporting tourism activities.

Sanur Beach is one of the tourist areas of the crowded beaches visited. While Puputan Field is a green open space in the city of Denpasar as well as functioning as the lungs of the city.

Travel destinations

Denpasar has several tourist attractions that have elements of history and recreation such as:

The Museum of Bali - this place was originally the place of the royal family
Renon Field - the center of family activity and there is also Bajra Sandhi Monument that is the monument of struggle of Balinese people
Puputan Park - a performing arts venue
Pasar Kreneng
Simpang Dewa Ruci or Simpang Siur - there is Mal Simpang Siur or Discovery Mall
Puri Santrian
Sanur Beach
Ecotourism of mangrove forest or mangroves
cultural Park
Kertalangu Cultural Village
Bird Market Satria
Sindu Beach
Pura Agung Jagatnatha
Sakenan Temple

Culinary tour

Denpasar is also famous for its culinary tour. Some places that are well known to both local and foreign tourists are:

Nasi Ayam Kedewatan - Jalan Tukad Badung, Denpasar
Nasi Ikan Mak Beng - near the Radisson Hotel
Nasi Campur - Beach Segara, Sanur
Babi Guling Chandra - Jalan Teuku Umar (non-halal)
Warung Wardana - Jalan Merdeka, Denpasar
Fried Duck HT - Jalan Merdeka, Denpasar
Sate Plecing - Jalan Yudhistira, Denpasar (non-halal)
Super Crab Depot - Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai
Resto Bali Nikmat - Jalan Raya Kuta deket Alfa
Warung Batan Waru - next to Discovery Mall
Warung Made - Kuta
Ikan Bakar - Jimbaran
Nyoman Cafe - Jimbaran
Menega Cafe - Four Seasons Jimbaran
Jebak (Jejak Bali Culinary) - Jalan Teuku Umar, Denpasar

Some of Bali's famous souvenirs include dodol bali, brem, nut rahayu, milk pie, disco bean, bali salak, peas, chicken chirping cracker, pia legong and bali coffee. Some special places that sell souvenirs are:

Shop Krisna
Shop Erlangga
Kumbasari Market
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Culture Of Denpasar Bali