Bhanuswari's new web-site

See Bhanuswari's new web-site at http://www.bhanuswariubud.com/

Kupu-Kupu Barong Butterfly

My friend Rudy Aslee Kedizan received an unexpected visitor today at Yayasan Senang Hati - a Kupu-Kupu Barong Butterfly! The triangular shapes edged in black are see-through, and the wingspan is about 8 inches!

For more photos, check his facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1241354236

Halloween 2010 in Bali

Come to the best Halloween party in Bali, on Saturday 30-October-2010.
No, this one is not at a beach. It's in Ubud...

http://www.uboood.com/

Check out the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122914787763380
 

12 Handicapped Divers Unfurl the Indonesian Flag

Red and White Beneath the Blue
12 Handicapped Divers Unfurl the Indonesian Flag at the Bottom of the Ocean.

(8/21/2010) Twelve handicapped divers from the Senang Hati Foundation successfully unfurled the red and white Indonesian national flag on the ocean's bottom to mark the 65th anniversary of the Republic's founding on August 17, 2010.

According to Beritabali.com, the 12 divers were accompanied in their patriotic quest by certified divers who witnessed the unfurling of a flag at a depth of around 7 meters below the waters of Tulamben, off the shore of the northwest regency of Karangasem in Bali.

Determined to demonstrate that physical infirmities are no impediment to the vigorous display of patriotic spirit, the flag was delivered to the deep by two divers – Dayu Wiadnyani and Wayan Parwati. Then, four other handicapped diver – Gusti Lanang Wirawan, Komang Astawa Aris and Wayan Sugiarto took responsibility for flying the colors of Indonesia below the waves. Also participating in the ceremony were Sang Ayu Nyoman Puspa, Kadek Candrawasih, Ketut Sudianti, Nyoman Rudiawan and Nyoman Budiarsa.

Shortly after resurfacing, one of the participants, Aris, shouted "Merdeka" or "Liberty" - the traditional greeting of Indonesian patriots.

Prior to the independence day event, the participants underwent several weeks of training provided by Afandi Junaedi, the Dive Master who has been training the group over the past three years.

This is the second time that the Senang Hati Foundation has undertaken a similar flag ceremony. The first event took place on Independence day in 2008 off Sanur beach in Bali's south.

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Halloween Party in Bali??

Yes, a Halloween Party in Bali!A Fundraiser, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bali Ubud, toward buying an ambulance for a local fee-free birthing clinic.

Yes, that’s Tandy “in the pink”. What’s my costume? “A clinging vine” – a long green knitted (of course!) vine braided into my almost-waist-length hair, then looped and pinned around my head and shoulders. I had fun trying out a variety of flower and leaf patterns – roses, sunflowers, trumpet flowers, sort-of-poppy, oak leaf, and more. Oh, in case you’re wondering, that is not a large-ego sized TANDY in red-and-white in front of me. It’s a Tango cookie tin – just happened to be perfectly positioned for the photo!

Who is with me? Well, Daisy from Java is in the Kabuki makeup taking money. She’s our current Treasurer. And sitting beside me is Reki of Lady Bamboo Villa – hence the bamboo leaves in her hair!
Who attended? A WIDE variety - from Bali, from other parts of Indonesia, from Singapore, Australia, India, Germany, France, USA, Canada, and more. Some who live in Bali, some who live part-time in Bali, and some who were just in Bali for vacation!
More costumes and party-ers:

Tropical Twinsets (TM) Handknit in Lace

Just completed my first Tropical Twinsets (TM) Handknit in Lace, designed and knitted by yours truly using cotton purchased here in Bali!



What's the idea? Well, I love knitting lace. Most areas in Bali are warm-to-hot during the day. Most cool off a bit at night. So, a lovely light lacey top works great during the day. And at night? Dress it up a bit and cover up shoulders at the same time!
















Underneath this lace ponch is a lace tube with 2 long straps that can be worn at least 4 ways. As a spaghetti-strap top, with 2 straps crossed in the back (a bit more secure). With only 1 strap as a halter. Or thread the ties all the way around through the lace eyelets at the top of the tube and tie securely for the prettiest tube-top ever!

New building with 4 guest rooms at Bhanuswari

Mid-August, there was a Balinese Hindu ceremony to bless a new building with 4 guest rooms under construction at Bhanuswari.

The head priest and 2 assistants - Nyoman's mother is farthest from the camera.

And here is the view that guests in the 2nd floor rooms will have! You see additional offerings for the ceremony in the foreground. And on the right-hand side, there is construction for another villa.

Knitting Lessons at Yayasan Senang Hati

Attendance at the knitting group ranges from 4 - 8, a mix of men and woman, plus one boy. Ibu Ayu has attended and participated every time, and practices between lessons. As you can see from the photos, she is already doing lace patterns! Her husband has joined us for 2 of the classes, and has also continued outside of class. Both of them speak and understand English relatively well. And Ibu Ayu's husband taught himself and Wayan (the 9 year-old boy in the photos) a cast-on from notes.

At first, young Wayan observed - and then started coaching some of the others on technique! The first time he tried, he chose small needles and thin acryllic yarn - and was determined, but struggling. Recently he got knitting worsted-weight yarn and larger bamboo needles (donated by Rotarians from Australia) and it was much easier for him! He understands it, just needs some more practice.

I am enjoying visiting very much. We are having fun and learning together. Yesterday, Gusti Ayu accidentally created her own technique - inserting the needle from the top and wrapping the yarn backwards from the way I do - but the result looked like a knit stitch - and seems more comfortable for her!

Yayasan Senang Hati - Gallery

Several members of Yayasan Senang Hati (Happy Hearts Foundation) are artists who do painting, ceramic, cross-stitch, wood carving, sequined batik handbags and more which are sold in their gallery:

Balinese Children's Dance Performance

Photos from a recent dance performance at a school near Ubud. The kids are only 4-7 years old!

Details of the makeup for a young boy.

Details of the costumes.

A young Balinese beauty in costume.

A young Balinese beauty dancing.

A young Balinese boy posed in costume.

Another young Balinese boy dancing.