About Bali

About Bali



Language

As one of the most important things in the life of society, language is a necessity that can not be separated from the perpetrators of life. So also with the community in Bali. Still uphold native culture, the people there still use the Balinese language every day. The existence of the Balinese language has considerable variations complicated due to the sor - singgih determined by the talker, the talker, and things are discussed. usually, variations in language Bali can be distinguished on the temporal variation, regional, and social. The temporal dimension Balinese language gives an indication of the historical and language development even in a very limited sense.

Temporally Balinese language can be divided into Ancient Balinese language is often called the Bali Mula or Bali Aga language, Bali Tengahan or Kawi Bali and the language is often called with Bali Keparayang or Modern Balinese language. Regionally, the Balinese language divided into two dialects, namely the Bali Aga dialect (dialect of the mountains) and dialect Bali Dataran (common dialect, common) that each has its own characteristics of sub-dialect. Based on the social dimension, the Balinese language on their system sor-singgih or speech level Balinese language is closely related to the historical development of the Balinese people who know the system dynasty (color), that distinguished the Triwangsa group  (Brahmana, ksatriya, Wesia) and class Jaba or Sudra ( the average person). Based on these social strata, the Balinese language presents its own history on the level of speech in a traditional society in Bali. On the other hand, in the development of Balinese society in this modern era that included forming a new elite class of the word no longer much account of caste. The new Elite (class of officers, the rich) are always respected and honored by the lower classes and this is also reflected in the use of language. Bali is also used in addition to the language in Bali, also in Mataram western and eastern Java as Banyuwangi.

Knowledge System

Balinese people can already be said to be advanced in the field of knowledge. Utilize resources existing resources wisely, make the Balinese people far wiser and be creative in processing resources through knowledge . One of the real evidence the advancement of public knowledge on the island of Bali can be seen in the existing system of rice fields in the surrounding countryside in Bali . Recorded since the century - 11 all the farmers whose lands are watered by an irrigation channel similar to one group or the irrigation work was included in Subak Is a customary institutions that regulate the construction and maintenance of buildings irrigation, irrigation water supply is distributed in a fair and equitable so there was never any disagreement in the distribution of irrigation water.

In addition to setting the irrigation water, Subak also regulate seeding and removing the seeds until the seeds are ready to plant optimally. By tradition, the head of Subak has dipaling paddy field located below, so that irrigation water flowing first into another field new to the fields Subak head. To maintain harmony in Subak, all activities to be undertaken have to go through a licensing system and delivery offerings. Subak Bali proves the advancement of knowledge society with benefits, for a smooth water so avoid erosion, avoid pests Nilaparphata ligens, ensure water resources are not contaminated with toxins ,agricultural activities calendar uniform, efficient use of natural resources, cut off pests, and cultural integration.

Social Organization

Fundamentals of basic social system in Balinese people according to Geria (2000 : 63 ) rests on four main runway, which is kinship, territory, agricultural , and special interests. The kinship ties have formed a system of kinship and kinship groups. Usually Balinese kinship systems based on the principle of patrilineal. The Kinship groups ranged in size from the smallest unit is the nuclear family, extended to the intermediate unit extended family, up to the patrilineal clan. Bond territorial integrity embodied in the traditional village communities with sub -systems hamlets. In the field of agrarian life growing Subak organization. Furthermore, in the bonds of special interest groups materialized as wipe organizations ( youth organizations are more inclined to kehinduan and religious understanding ).

Life System Tools and Technology

In addition to showing the Advancement of Science Sector, Subak also shows an advancement of technology is well advanced. Proven Structure Making rice field terraces in Bali Very neat and systematic. Also reflected in the layout of the room and the building which starts from the gate and at the front there are temples, up to the main house and the room another room which had its own symbols and philosophy.  Equipment life system in Bali is also reflected in the invention of pottery relics Arikamedu of India. That can be said that the equipment life system  is already modern in Bali.

Livelihood System

Based on the findings obtained from the inscription relics of the Hindu kingdom of Bali Kuna, described in the inscription that the people of Bali kuna subsistence farmers or farming. The inscription of king Marakata disclosed term amabaki (open land), mluku (plowing), atanem (growing rice), amantum (weeding), Ahani (reap), anutu (impingement). Although the concept of order livelihoods Bali now been greatly developed although do not leave the agricultural context. Eg in Bedugul Tabanan, residents there farming, not only rice but also vegetables, flowers, fruit and raising cattle and pigs. In the lowlands near the sea like Kuta, Seminyak, Jembrana society is also becoming a fisherman. Then Ubud in Gianyar regency as a craft center and resort communities rely on the tourism sector which is selling souvenirs handicraft, opened the inn. In Klungkung regency into a diving coach, business hotel spa restaurant and other tourism businesses located in Badung regency.

Religious System

Bali Island communities have always been well known as a Hindu. This concept has been around since hereditary ancestor of Balinese people. The basic teachings of Hinduism is the achievement of balance and peace of life physically and mentally . Hindu Deity concept of trusting God in 3 form or TRIMURTI namely Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva. Besides Hindus consider it important that Atman : the spirit is immortal, Karmapala : fruit of every act, Purnabawa : rebirth of soul. Hindu places of worship called a temple. Each temple has its own properties. Besakih general nature for all golonga, Pura Desa ( heaven three ) specific to the local social groups, special Sanggah for ancestors. Each area in Bali surely has a temple. And of course, each temple has its own philosophical meaning. Also the celebration of each Pura differ according to the Hindu calendar calendar - Java :

The Arts

Contains biodiversity, Panorama dazzling the eyes of the world, local wisdom and of course art has also been recognized internationally eyes. Speaking of Balinese art will never be endless because many existing art modified by local artists Balinese artists varying the native arts of Bali. Painting, sculpture, pottery, art, music, dance. No painter Wayan Asta, Meat Nyoman, Gusti Ngurah Kwanji. Dance from Bali which has been worldwide including Pendet by I Wayan Rindi in 1967, dance Marga Pati by Nyoman Kaler in 1942, dance Trunajaya by I Gede Manik . As well as the Barong dance that everyone must already know, told me about the power of good and bad symbolized by forest animals.




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