Saturday, July 12, 2008

Media Update (July 12, 2008)


The latest


Media Conference
The Royal Cremation Ceremony Media Center conducted a media conference on July 11, 2008 in Ubud, Bali, with the following spokespersons Ministry of Tourism Director General for Marketing Dr. Sapta Nirwandar and Puri Agung Ubud spokespersons Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa and Tjokorda Krishna Sudharsana.


The quotes

“The Government of Indonesia highly values the diversity, traditional heritage, and cultural richness of Indonesia. We are consistently supporting significant events, including the Royal Cremation ceremony in Ubud on July 15, 2008,” stated Ministry of Tourism Director General for Marketing Dr. Sapta Nirwandar.

“The family members are highly appreciative of the commitment shown by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through its support in ensuring our ceremony and its cultural significance is sensitively shared with others well beyond our community” said Puri Agung Ubud spokesperson Tjokorda Krishna Sudharsana.

“We are very happy that the media and public have been enthusiastic about the ceremony. This is such huge event, attracting people from across Indonesia and around the world. Approximately 500 police officers will be deployed to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly and peacefully,” said Head of Ubud Patrol Police offices Tjokorda Gde Raka.

Media events and activities

Series of Ceremonies prior to the Royal Cremation Ceremony (Pelebon)
  • A journey to pick up the mythical dragon-like creature Naga Banda
    Sunday, 13 July 2008, 3:00 p.m. (Bali Time)
    Commencing at Puri Merajan Agung Peliatan
  • Arrival of the Naga Banda at the home of the deceased who will be lifted to Sumanggen (the throne of the deceased before being taken to the cremation location)
    Sunday, 13 July 2008, 5:00 p.m. (Bali Time)
    Ending at Puri Agung, Ubud
    Note: For the coverage of any events, please confirm to the Media Center beforehand to obtain access to ceremonial sites.

Other Information

Transportation
Shuttle buses to Ubud will be provided on a daily basis:

  • July 12 – 14, 2008, 10.00 a.m. (Bali Time) from the Bali Tourism Board Office, Jln. Raya Puputan 41, Renon, Denpasar

Access to Ubud

  • From July 12 to July14, 2008, access to Ubud will be closed gradually except from the Kadewatan area
  • On July 15, 2008, all access to Ubud will be completely closed for the whole day.
    Media will be provided transportation, departing from Bali Tourism Board office at 7:30 a.m. (Bali Time)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Excellent article on the cremation.

Another fascinating place to learn about Balinese culture - including cremations - is Murni's web site.

She is from Ubud and has a collection of articles on the Culture pages - www.murnis.com.

John