Hari Saraswati: In Praise of Books

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The entire island celebration of Dewi Saraswati on 10 August, it only makes sense, a eulogy to offer Bali's bountiful world of books. The wife of the god Brahma, Saraswati is the Indian goddess of wisdom, the guardian spirit of the creative arts, learning and knowledge. The graceful Balinese gooseswan, the next thing on the island a true swan - a symbol of the Muse - is their sacred mountain

Hari Raya Saraswati a day of gratitude to these beloved Goddess is to bring education to. World. Out of respect, it is not allowed to read from Friday evening or to write to special rites performed in sacred manuscripts. On this day, all the books are taken out and dusted, then portrayed as victims. Particular attention is paid to Bali oldest "books" holy Lontar palm leaf manuscripts that were taken out of valuable collections, purified and blessed by priests and on exhibition in the Puja Saraswati ritual.

In Gedong Kirtya (Jl. Veteran 20, Singaraja, Tel. 036 222 645) Visitors can see these sacred books and even photos. A crew of 24 look after the 4,000 odd Lontar books in this library understand the literature, mythology, horoscopes, black and white magic, folklore, rituals, medical science, calendar, genealogies and stories of Bali and Lombok. The most precious, preserved from the 18th century in a special air-conditioned space. Every September 14th there is a big anniversary celebration. Opening times: 7.30 am3.45 pm, closed at 13.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is closed

bookstores of Bali

best-stocked bookshop Bali. massive Gramedia on the second floor of Mal Bali Galleria (Jl. Raya Bypass Ngurah Rai, Tel. 0361758072), the thousands of titles in Indonesia, imported books and magazines, novels and best sellers.

[1945006verkauft] Periplus , with 15 bookstores throughout Bali, sells a huge selection of books, publishing a large number of which they themselves. Periplus is often the only distributor of new book titles in Indonesia. This shop carries a number of English titles of local interest, literature, art, interior design, spirituality, cooking, and novels, interactive books for children, general nonfiction, maps, and the latest international magazine. Browsing is not funded, as there are no chairs and most books are wrapped in plastic.

Ganesha Bookshop , on the corner of Jl. Raya Ubud and Jl. Jembawan (opposite the post office) in Ubud, selling new books since 190, you have a huge stock of books in English to Indonesian literature, language, cooking, culture, art and history and books for children. Website http://www.ganeshabooksbali.com order for a comprehensive online catalog. Opening times: 9:00 to 8:00 daily. Tel. 0361970320th Another Ganesha Bookstore inside Biku restaurant at Jl. Petitenget 888 is open 8:00 to 23:00 every day. The Ganesha Bookshop in Sanur (Jl. Danau Tamblingan 42) to read a special section to the side, a reading room set for young readers in the local community to help as pleasure care.

special Bookshops & Transport

Reputable art collections Books (Balinese, Indonesian and expat artists), art catalogs and scientific publications are sold to Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) J L. Raya Pengosekan, and Neka Art Museum bookstore , Jl. Raya Sanggingan. Themes of life, Jl. Kajeng 24 (near Ubud Palace) Tel. 0361972187, stocks books on textiles, weaving and art. Opening times:. 10:00 to 19:00

Enchanted Books , Jl. Raya Kerobokan 69 (tel. 0361734822) shares a large selection of fiction, nonfiction and bilingual Indonesian / English books for children from birth to 12 years old. Opening times: 10:00 to 18:00 daily. The lobby of the Yoga Barn (tel. 0361971236), a 10 minute walk south of KAFE down in Pengosekan, shelves the most extensive collection of yoga books on Bali, a whopping 75 tracks, most imported from India. Opening times:. 7:00 to 20:00

Because of the literally millions of travelers and tourists through Bali past to leave large amounts of used books in its wake, there is no shortage of used books to trade or purchase offered. These books end in hotels and finally in permanent and semi-permanent antique shops all over the island. You can usually get the books you return to the same manufacturer and buy back half of what you pay for. But despite the flood of books, do not expect them to buy anything for the next. Used books cost Rp.30,000 to Rp.50,000, and for new bestsellers as much as Rp.100,000. However, you can often find books for free. In the lobbies or restaurant areas of small hotels and inns host families, let travelers to make available to others or to the hotel for trade behind their books.

They are also sure either in small makeshift stalls to stumble inexpensive books for sale of good quality. In some cases, a seller bearing is supported on the back of his motorcycle. Enter for sale bookstalls and portable provider novels and travel books along Jl. 66 in Seminyak before Lanai and Zanzibar restaurants, down Poppies Lane and on Jl. Raya on the way to the beach in Petitengat. Another popular little second hand bookshop is supermarket right outside the back entrance Bintang.

In each Ganesha Bookshop in Ubud, Sanur Petitinget and glazed cabinets with unusual, rare and outofprint title on Indonesian history, politics, art, literature and travelogues. Used books are sold in all three stores are buying back returnable for 50%. info@ganeshabooksbali.com, tel: Anita and Ketut can be contacted by e-mail. 0361970320 or on Facebook (Ganesha Bookstore)

Whoever loves books second hand -. From romance and bodicerippers serious academic title and quality trade paperbacks - Jl Susan Book Swap will be attracted in Dijon. . Kuta Poleng Mall, Tel 0361759636, email: @ dijonfs Indosat. net.id, near the big Simpang Siur roundabout. This popular event will take place on the last Saturday of each month (subject to change) 13:00 to 04:00. You can take as many books as you came up with, with the exception of children's books, which can be traded only on a oneforone base.

Book Clubs & Libraries

It is no coincidence that the & Readers Festival Ubud writers from around the world book lovers draws, emerged in Ubud to life - a village bibliophiles. Attracting a culture oriented long-term residents and travelers, Ubud is flooded with bookshops selling new and used books. It is the location of the best independent bookstore on the island, Ganesha, and excellent antique shops. Surprising discoveries can be made in non-traditional bookstores places like Ubud Music, Jl. Raya Ubud and the Bali Spirit shop. Even the Ubud Post sells books!

The Ubud Writers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 am to noon at Bayu Kitchen in Penestanan. Attending meetings varies from five to 10 people. Members of the group have published three collections of stories and poems about life in Bali. Further information about the UWG, email Steve at Castley stevecastley124@gmail.com

The library of Ubud. Children: This private nonprofit library in the compound shelves Pondok Pekak an extensive collection of children's image and activity books, about 4000 in English and 00 in Indonesia. A full-time bilingual children's librarian provides English lessons for free to local Balinese children, art activities on weekends and stories during the week. to borrow the fee three books every two weeks is Rp.50,000 per year plus a Rp.150,000 deposit. Book Group and School memberships are also available on request. Opening times: 10:00 to 05:00 Tuesday to Friday; From 10:00 to 18:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. For further information: Tel 0361976194, email:. Ubudchildrenlibrary@yahoo.co.id

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