Badrus Haris
A Kiting Hobbyist

In the midst of his bustles as Resident Manager at the Ayodya Bali Resort (formerly, Bali Hilton International), Badrus Haris still makes his time to play kites. His interest in the kiting domain makes this figure does not worry about his tight hustle and bustle. “Playing kite was indeed my hobby since my childhood. Participating in this competition is concurrently recalling my childhood,” he said laughingly.
Not long ago, Badrus—so he is intimately called—joined the combat kite competition organized by the Bali International Kites Committee at Sempidi, Badung. On such competition, Badrus went to a favourite winner as the performance of his kite drew remarkable attention. “This competition can encourage the kite flyers of Bali that have been existed from time immemorial. An arena as this one could be used as an attempt for the Bali recovery because the nature of Bali is immensely ideal and potential to be made into a venue to hold the combat kite competition,” he explained.
Similarly, this Head of Ayodya Kites Club has in fact intense concerns with the potential of traditional games of the rural community. Badrus really agrees with the execution of International Kites Festival to generate the passion of Bali’s kite flyers. Even, the establishment of Bali International Kites Committee will definitely help the carrying out of the festival in a more professional manner.
Badrus is indeed a figure of low profile. Starting his career as restaurant waiter in 1977, the graduate from the Academy of Hotel and Tourism Denpasar Bali has abundant experience in the tourism industry. Joy and misery during the passage of his career have made the man born in 1958 into a sturdy figure so that he could fill the position of Resident Manager of Ayodya Resort Bali since 2006.
(BTN/tir/rai)

Miss Bali—India 2007
Ayu Sriwidanti Yuliandari: Ready to Promote Bali in India

Having crowned Miss Bali—India 2007, Ayu Sriwidanti Yuliandari will depart to India to introduce Balinese culture there. Such joint visit with the government of Bali Province is scheduled in the upcoming April 2007. For that purpose, Danti—familiar name of this beautiful girl—is determined to learn sustainably about the art, culture and tourism of Bali.
As tourism ambassador, Danti will not only introduce the Balinese culture but also is determined to learn about Indian culture and then to be socialized in Bali. “Culturally, Bali and India has propinquity, therefore it would not be too difficult to acculturate them. Importantly, do not transfer them at all. But, selectively take the good that in compliance with the needs of Balinese culture,” she said seriously.
By the way, talking about her election as Miss Bali—India, the model of Denpasar-born on 1 July 1987 observed that all were of the greatness of God. She herself always invoked to God in order she was endowed with peace of mind, safety and work. “The one encouraging me to participate in the Miss Bali—India selection was volition to make those who love me feel proud that Danti could do it,” said this former radio broadcaster while smiling proudly.
From such beauty pageant, this sweet girl aspiring to become a lawyer felt to have much benefit from this activity, notably on the quarantine session. Other than having the opportunity to travel, she also got many new friends and experiences that would evidently enhance her knowledge.
The most impressive experience for this Balinese girl of 165 cm height and 50 kg weight was when receiving lectures from the Regent of Bangli, Nengah Arnawa at Kintamani. There, she obtained much knowledge about culture and objects coming in the tourist attraction in Bangli like the coolness of climate at Penelokan and uniqueness of Penglipuran Village.
Similarly, Danti felt so impressed on obtaining other lectures from tourism practitioner Cok Ace. Through provision of tourism practitioner and businesspeople, Danti had a better understanding on the art and culture becoming the attraction to foreign tourists to visit Bali. “All Balinese people need to maintain their characteristics like the arrangement of Balinese architecture and subak (irrigation cooperative) organization with its Tri Hita Karana concept. By doing so, Bali will stay to have its own distinctiveness that is indeed searched for by foreign tourists,” added the student of semester IV at Faculty of Law Udayana University Denpasar who is busy filling her days with fitness, travelling and reading books seriously.(BTN/015)

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