GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Sanur is a seaside town in the southeast of the island of Bali, in Indonesia. Its long stretch of beach offers shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand, backed by a paved cycling path. The Pura Blanjong temple is built from coral and has inscriptions dating from the 10th century. The leafy main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries and restaurants.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day in Bali. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons. As with many creative endeavours based on Balinese Hinduism, the creation of Ogoh-ogoh represents spiritual aims inspired by the Hindu philosophy.
HISTORICAL CENTER
The historical center of Sanur has many temples, but the most notable one is called the Prasati Blanjong. It contains an ancient inscription on a stone pillar, telling of a Javanese king who visited Bali in the 10th century and installed what was probably Bali's first formal government.
OF MONSTERS AND MEN
Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day in Bali. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons. As with many creative endeavours based on Balinese Hinduism, the creation of Ogoh-ogoh represents spiritual aims inspired by the Hindu philosophy.
HISTORICAL CENTER
The historical center of Sanur has many temples, but the most notable one is called the Prasati Blanjong. It contains an ancient inscription on a stone pillar, telling of a Javanese king who visited Bali in the 10th century and installed what was probably Bali's first formal government.
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