Buleleng Bali Dive Festival

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Buleleng, one among eight regencies and one mayoralty, is the largest in term of area in Bali. Covering almost one third of the total area in Bali, located in the northern part of the island of Bali. The docile nature of the sea and relatively calm waves, teeming with coral reef and variety of fish makes it a mecca for enjoying what underwater has to offer, such as diving, snorkeling or just swimming. One of famous diving spots in Buleleng is a tiny uninhabited island, Menjangan Island. As part of West Bali National Park, the sea around the island has been widely famous as the best site for diving in the archipelago.

The island can be reached from a village named Pemuteran Village, on which a jetty has been built for those who are eager to visit the island by motorized boat. The village is part of a new developed tourist resort of which the resort has been designed and developed as a quality tourist resort taking the model of Nusa Dua Tourist Resort only smaller in scale. The resort is named Batu Ampar Tourist Designated Area (Kawasan Wisata Batu Ampar). The main draw of this resort is Menjangan Island with its all tourist attractions and serene atmosphere.
Hotels and other facilities for tourists are gradually come to exist. In line with the planned, development of hotels and other facilities are controlled. Establishments of star-rated hotels and currently a diamond starred hotel can be found in that area to promote Menjangan Island, Buleleng Regent, Agus Suradnyana initiated an event which related with what this area has to offer, a sort of expo, called “BBDF” stands for “Buleleng Bali Dive Festival”.
The background ideas of this event are; firstly, Bali is part of the Triangle of Coral Reef which has greatest wealth of coral biology in the world. Secondly, the area of North Bali or Buleleng has the longest coast and spreading out on the east and west. Thirdly, the Village of Pemuteran is the village which has potential of village development based of the coast.
The outlook and goals of this BBDF are said, firstly, to promote Buleleng as one of the best sites for diving. Secondly, stepping-up the awareness of the world’s and the village’s community attention to participate in the conservation of the reef. Thirdly, promote the local art and culture of Buleleng in general and the Village of Pemuteran in particular and to the world.
The selection of the Village of Pemuteran as the venue for the event is not without any reason. The village has been granted 22 awards locally and internationally, among them there are three awards that have been recognized by the world namely reward by PATA Gold, Equator Prize and Millenium G2O. The rehabilitation coral reef has become more effective by applying Biorock technology along with the participation of the village community in the effort concerned.
Indeed, the official name of this event is the Buleleng Bali Dive Festival, but in reality the programs are wider than just diving. During the on-going event it will be highlighted by several programs which are related to the diving and conservation of the reef, among others are a workshop of biorock, photography under-water contest, painting of water’s nature contest and art and culture parade. The Festival is slated to be held on the Village of Pemuteran from 23 – 26 October 2015.www.bali-travelnews.com
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