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Unlike the tourists who stay in the area south of Kuta and Bali, tourists who choose accommodation in Ubud looking for tranquility. They come to take in at once feel the tranquility of rural style of Balinese culture.

It has long, foreign tourists had come to Ubud when Nyepi lasts. They want to feel the direct total silence during the day. Not just a quiet, at night, very dark night illuminated only by the moon and stars.

While the air is so clean without polluting vehicles, there were no noises. It is suitable for enjoying the quiet atmosphere full of peace.

Moreover, Ubud full of shades of green leafy nan as in the forest.

Upscale accommodations in Ubud also offers contact with nature. Although Nyepi, accommodation in Ubud it offers a variety of activities for guests who stay.

Nyepi feel interested in an Ubud? Plan from now, to get tickets and accommodation at the best price. Next year, Nyepi is expected to fall on March 12, 2013.

Here are some recommendations accommodation to choose from:

Yoga morning in Maya Ubud

The resort is located in the Gunung Sari Peliatan Street, Ubud. Nyepi Greet the morning with yoga activities. It is suitable to do in the midst of shady trees. Then continue with the meditation session in silence Nyepi.

Yoga at the resort this can be done in the open air or in a locked room. Although indoors, you can create a glass wall while enjoying panoramic views of green yoga Ubud. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is a regular offering activities for beginners yoga, pilates, tai chi, walking leisurely, through meditation. There are several types of villas and hotel rooms to choose from.

But for a more privacy, you can select the type of villa, one Deluxe Pool Villa with private pool. Room rate per night starts from Rp 2.45 million (+ +). Prices are valid until March 31, 2013.

Spa at the top of the mango tree in the Kupu Kupu Barong

Spa at Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa is one of the famous tourist destination spa in Bali. How not, guests will enjoy the sensation of a spa in height.

A house built on a mango tree. This bamboo house, guests will enjoy a spa treatment. Not surprisingly, a spa package at the resort is also called the Mango Tree Spa. Atmosphere to make guests as a shade tree in the forest is being massaged. Moreover, bamboo house has large windows overlooking the jungle and the Ayung River.

Spa treatments completed on top of a tree, you can stay in one villa full privacy. Be prepared fascinated by the scene outside the room. Room located at an elevation with panoramic views of the Ayung River and straight into the thick shade trees around the river.

One type of Duplex Pool Villa with private pool. Room rates for this type is Rp. 2.5 million per night. Prices are valid until March 2013, except for 1 July to 30 September 2012 and December 20, 2012 - January 7 2013.

Afternoon tea on the banks of the Ayung River in Ubud Samaya

Since getting an award from TripAdvisor, the more guests arrive to the resort is not only to stay, but just curious about the restaurant "Swept Away" is a mainstay of Samaya Ubud.

Likewise, resorts in Ubud, Ubud Samaya also offer Afternoon Tea or tea in the afternoon. Pas was in the middle of the air is cool and quiet Ubud countryside style, sipping hot tea accompanied by light snacks.

However, at the Samaya Ubud, the atmosphere was more complete. Yes, enjoy Afternoon Tea in "Swept Away" is right on the edge of the Ayung River is so magical. The atmosphere was calm in the rustle of the river.

Tea in the afternoon in the form of English Afternoon Tea with a selection of teas to taste, and snacks such as scones and small sandwiches.

At night, you can stay in one villa, one of which is the Hill Side Villas. During 2012, the room rate is $ 2.662 million (nett) per night.

Learn to cook at Uma Ubud

Traditional foods cooking classes in Bali is on the rise in Ubud. Puri Wulandari a Boutique Resort & Spa provides this cooking class. Package "Balinese Cooking Class" will invite guests to get to know the secret flavor delights of Bali.

The program lasted eight hours to cook. Participants do not directly enter the kitchen to cook, but will be invited to directly market to buy ingredients to cook. Then followed a visit to the fields. Back to the resort, then start cooking class. The menu is cooked like a typical convolution satai Bali.

Cooking class with lunch at the end was processed by itself. This cooking show started in the morning when the market is bustling activity. Therefore, it is suitable if the night before, spend the night with a stay Heroine Villa, the type of rooms with a private pool.

Moreover, the uniqueness of Puri Wulandari a Boutique Resort & Spa is a large extend of wetland at the entrance to the resort around the room. You also seemed to stay on the field. Price per night for Heroine Villa is Rp. 3.95 million (+ +) for two people. This price is valid until 30 September 2012 and does not include package "Balinese Cooking Class".

Swim in the Four Seasons Sayan

Swimming pool at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan look amazing. From a distance it did look like slabs of building a flying plate in the middle of the jungle forest. Swimming pool at the Four Seasons Sayan concept of infinity edge pool.

Thus, the swimming pool giving the visual effect through the horizon. End of the water seemed to flow down, come down from the height of the building Four Seasons Sayan. Swimming pool at the end, you feel on the edge of a cliff with panoramic views of forests, fields, and the Ayung River in front of the eye.

Pool consists of two floors and built in harmony with the existing Ayung River below. Finished swimming, staying at the Four Seasons Sayan could be an option. One option is a type Suite rooms. Price per night for the suite starting from $460 U.S (+ +). Price is valid until December 20, 2012 (except for the period 15 July to 31 August 2012).

Cycling at the Royal Pita Maha

Cycling around the resort alone is so amazing. However, the resort is to give more options. A cycling package accompanied by a guide. Cycling will last for two hours.

Bike route begins from the resort and then pass through the local village which is close to the resort is Payogan and Bangkiang Sidem. Further cycling in Ubud Hill Tjampuhan. This activity takes place every day starting at 8 am.

Throughout the trip, guests not only enjoy the panoramic hills of Ubud rindah. But also see and interact directly with the local community.

While for the rooms to choose from, one of which is the Deluxe Pool Villa with private pool. Room rates start from $405 U.S (nett) per night. Prices are valid until March 31, 2013.

Tradition of marriage by Traditional Minangkabau normally through a procession which is still carried out and the second involving a large family of the bride, especially of the female's family. Here are some of the traditions and ceremonies are usually performed both before and after the wedding:

1. Maresek

Maresek is the beginning of a series of procedures for the implementation of the wedding. According to the family system in Minangkabau, the woman's family went to the family of man. Normally the family who came to bring the form of cakes or fruits according to the cultural niceties eastern Indonesia. At first some women experienced was sent to find out whether the young man who intended to marry and are interested in the girl's match. The procession can take some time negotiations until an agreement is reached on both sides of the family.

2. Proposes and Exchange Signs

Family of the bride groom family came to woo. When the fiance received, continue with the exchange of the sign as a symbol of binding agreement and can not be decided unilaterally. Events involving parents and the elders of both parties.

Prospective bride's family entourage arrived with a set of betel nut use in Carano or kampla that is a bag made of pandan leaves. Betel presenting early in hopes of meeting if there are deficiencies or irregularities will not be a gossip. In contrast, the sweet things in the meeting will be attached and be remembered forever. It also included a gift of pastries and fruit. Objects that are exchanged usually heirlooms such as kris, traditional fabric or other items of value to family history. These objects will be returned in an official ceremony after the marriage ceremony took place.

The procedure begins with a family spokesperson who presents her to taste the betel complete by the family of men as a sign of dedication. Submit an official application spokesman. If acceptable to continue to exchange the sign of each bond. Negotiate further pick-up procedures for the groom.

3. Mahanta / Request Permission

Preach the groom and the wedding plans please blessing to the mother, father and brother who has a family and and senior are respected. The same is done by the prospective bride, represented by the relatives of women who are married with betel lead the way.

For the prospective groom brings selapah which contains a palm leaf and tobacco (but it's been replaced with a cigarette). As for the bride family to include betel this ritual.

This ritual is intended to inform his wedding plans and asked for prayers. Usually families who attend will provide assistance to share the burden and cost of a wedding within your means.

4. Babako - Babaki

The family of the bride's father (called bako) wanted to show his affection by taking pay according to ability. The event took place a few days before the ceremony.

Equipment that is included is usually a complete betel (a customary chief), yellow rice singgang chicken (traditional food), the necessary goods such as a set of bride dress, gold jewelry, fine dishes are cooked or raw, pastries and etc.

By tradition, the bride picked to be brought into the family home of his father. Then the seniors to give advice. The next day, the bride escorted back to his family followed his father's side with a wide range of relief items last.

5. Night Bainai

Bainai means attaching the collision smooth red henna leaf or leaf henna into nails bride. This collision will leave a mark on a brilliant red color of the nail. Normally takes place the night before the ceremony. This tradition as an expression of affection and blessing of and senior the bride's family.

Special clothing for ceremonies bainai bersunting the clothes and the lower figure. Other equipment used were water containing seven fragrance of flowers, leaf iani mashed, yellow umbrella, jajakan yellow cloth, fabric hoops and chairs for the bride.

The bride dressed figure taken out of the room lined his peers. The event symbolically bathe by splashing water fragrant flowers by seven and senior and parents. Furthermore, the nails of the bride was given henna.

6. Manjapuik Marapulai

This is the most important traditional events in the entire series of events according to traditional Minangkabau wedding. Grooms are picked up and taken to the bride to carry out marriage ceremony. The procession is also accompanied by the provision of title to the groom as a sign of an adult.

Normally the family of the bride should brings a complete betel cerana indicating the arrival of a well-mannered, full groom dress, yellow rice singgang chicken, side dishes, cakes and fruits. To the west coast of Sumatra, usually also include a yellow umbrellas, spears, swords and pick up the money (missing money).

Group of representatives of the prospective bride's family to pick up the groom carrying the equipment. After the procession Sambah mayambah and express purpose of his visit, the goods delivered. The prospective groom and his entourage marched towards the residence of the bride.

7. Reception at the House Children Daro

Tradition of welcoming the arrival of the groom at the bride house is usually lively and great moments. Accompanied by the sound of traditional music and gandang talempong Minang the tabuk, and reciprocal line of custom wave consisting of young men dressed in martial arts, as well as traditional dress greeted the Virgin presenting betel.

Betel in Carano, golden yellow umbrella, yellow rice, a white cloth jajakan equipment normally used.

Umbrella for the bride's family welcomed the groom with a wave of Indigenous dance of reciprocity. Next, the group welcomed the virgin line with a complete offering of betel. The elder woman grooms sprinkled with yellow rice. Before entering the house, the groom legs sprinkled with water as a symbol purify, then walk up a white cloth to the site of the contract.

8. Tradition after Marriage Ceremony

There are five common Minangkabau traditional ceremony held after marriage ceremony. Namely memulang sign, announcing the title of the groom, pitted forehead, yellow rice dredge and play Throckmorton.

* Return the sign
Once authorized as husband and wife then the sign is given as a binding promise when application is returned by both parties.

* Announced the titles of the groom
Degree as a sign of honor and manhood that carried the groom.

* Tattling forehead
The bride was led by partner and senior women their foreheads touching each other. The bride and groom were seated facing each other and between the two faces separated by a fan, then slowly lowered the fan. After that the bride's forehead will touch each other.

* Unpack the Yellow Rice
The procession was signaled ISRI cooperative relationship between the husband should always complement each other and refrain. Ritual begins with the bride and groom take the fight over the hidden chicken in yellow rice.

* Play Coki
Coki is playing on traditional Minang. That is a kind of chess game made ​​by two people. The game is meaningful to the bride and groom can each melt stiffness and ego respectively in order to create intimacy. (budaya-indonesia.org)