Bali Updates - Seven cases of rabies were confirmed in Gianyar, uncomfortably close to Bali’s capital of Denpasar

Bali Updates - Seven cases of rabies were confirmed in Gianyar, uncomfortably close to Bali’s capital of Denpasar

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Leading the news this week – a dramatic announcement by Tigerair Australia that they are abandoning all their Bali flights. Find out why in this edition.

Other top stories of the week: Seven cases of rabies were confirmed in Gianyar, uncomfortably close to Bali’s capital of Denpasar. An American working as a mixed martial arts professional fighter in Indonesia has died this past weekend in a motorcycle accident in Canggu, North Kuta. A daring armed daylight robbery of a Kuta Moneychanger nets the thieves Rp. 881 million. A German man who tried to set a narcotics factory in Bali has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. And, a Kuta Taxi driver is now in custody after driving off with an Australian family’s luggage.

Bali is suffering one of the worst rainy seasons in recent memory. Rains and high winds have disrupted traffic, uprooted trees, caused flight delays and created sand dunes covering parts of Jalan Pantai Kuta.

Last Saturday was ‘Tumpek Landep’ day in Bali, an occasion used by Bali’s Governor to call on the Balinese to be mentally sharper and seek knowledge.

Looking for a new tipple on your next Bali holiday? Read about Sababay Winery and its vision for a better tomorrow for Bali’s farmers made possible by delicious, locally produced wines.

Indonesia’s tsunami early warning system appears to be broken beyond repair. New U.S. technology could give countries at risk of tsunami’s an earlier warning of impending tidal disaster.

Hotel News: The Westin Resort Nusa Dua welcomes Indonesian singing sensation Rio Febrian for a Post-Valentines dinner on February 18, 2017.

Aviation News: As mentioned above, Tigerair Australia calls it “quits” in Bali. Lion Air flights and Garuda Indonesia flights suffered delays last week due to weather. And, ignoring visa turmoil in the USA, Garuda Indonesia says it is moving ahead with plans to fly to Los Angeles in June-July of this year.

Bali and Beyond Travel: Read the dates for Pasola traditional war games planned for West Sumba in February-March 2017.

We remember Balinese dance legend Ida Bagus Oka Wirjana Blansinga, a maestro of the Kebyar Duduk, who has died at 87.

And, in a macabre tale, read a Balinese “Running of the Bull” tale that takes place each year in northeast Bali.


Looking Ahead:

• Begawan Foundation 'Starling Night' Art Exhibition and Silent Auction Friday, February 10, 2017.
• Bamboo Bike Building Workshop February 7-16, 2017.
• Westin Resort Nusa Dua presents one night only dinner and music by Indonesian singing sensation Rio Febrian on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
• Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions and 51st Supreme Auditor Assembly in Bali February 10-20, 2017.
• Ubud Food Truck Park from 3:00 – 11:00 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
• Entries close to gain the right to submit art for a three-month art exhibition on Denpasar’s traditional markets on February 19, 2017.
• World Ocean Summit in Bali February 22-24, 2017.
• Italian Talomonti Wines featured at Wine Dinner at The Laguna Resort and Spa on February 28, 2017.
• Ubud Food Festival May 12-14, 2017.
• 8th Denpasar Film Festival September 6-10, 2017.

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J.M. Daniels,
Editor Bali Update
Bali Discovery Tours