Enjoying the Charms of Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan

If you are driving to Northern Bali or Buleleng, you will pass Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan. Both of these lakes hold a charm that must not be missed. Other than their alluring charm, both of these lakes also play an important role in the many stories and mythologies of the surrounding communities.
The government of Buleleng has therefore starting holding the Twin Lakes Festival. The opening of this years festival was marked with the beating of a gong by the Regent of Buleleng, Putu Agus Suradnyana, who was accompanied by Deputy Regent, Nyoman Sutjidra, Regional Secretary of Buleleng Dewa Ketut Puspaka as well as Chairman of the Buleleng House Gede Supriatna. Hundreds of people attending the opening event which was graced by various dances and other exciting entertainement.

This was the second time that this festival has been held. Regent Suradnyana designed the Twin Lakes Festival in an effort to introduce the two famous lakes of Northern Bali. According to Suradnyana the potential of to these lakes to support organic agriculture should be developed.. “During the festival, we present a wide range of natural attractions, cuisines and interesting competitions for the preservation of Lake Buyan” said Regent Suradnyana accompanied by Spokesperson of the Buleleng, Made Supartawan, and Nyoman Swatantra.

Through this festival, communities in Buleleng are invited to preserve the natural beauty of Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan. “At the very least, the people of Buleleng can remember that they have two very beautiful lakes, so by holding this event we are also contributing the conservation of these natural wonders” he added. In the future, the potential of  the agricultural environment to produce excellent products and serve agribusinesses, will be further supported by involving the community in a wider context. Agricultural education discussions will be held to look at the wide range of processed products from organic ingredients that could be developed here. Regent Suradnyana added that he will be sure to deal with providing adequate parking for visitors next year.

Various competitions were held including the making of gebogan, flower arrangements, non-snack cooking, fruit eating and farming. On the second day, birds were released, and there was a drawing competition, spinning top competition, a lion boat race, a quiz on farming, chicken and Muscovy duck lawar making, group yoga in Lake Tamblingan, art attractions and entertainment. On the third day, the program included the spinning top competition, the harvesting of caged fish, the making of fish lawar and satay, fish restocking and entertainment. Finally, on the last day, the event organizer presented a trekking, fishing competition, bike cross-country, carving competition as well as a presentation of the Goak Dance and Teruna Jaya dance. (BTN/kmb)

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