Dajuma Archives

Jegog Evening

11 August 2013/in Dajuma, Dancing - Music, News

Jegog instruments were created in Negara in 1912. They became very popular among local people to celebrate the harvest time. Today Jegog are used during wedding ceremonies and Saturday night’s informal meetings among village people. The instruments are made of bamboo of various sizes, which gives high to low vibrations. Jegog music is performed regularly at Dajuma during evening dinners on the grass. Dancers will come and perform traditional dances. After the show people are invited to play on the instruments. All musicians come from the nearby villages where they are occupied during the day with other activities such as farming. A great moment to share with them, for all and especially families.

Robyn & Tristan Wedding at Dajuma

7 August 2013/in Dajuma, News, Wedding

Puri Dajuma is the perfect setting to immortalize one of the most important moments of one’s life. Surrounded by luxurious vegetation, walking on cushion grass or ebony fine black sand carpet, overlooking a waves breaking ocean. All this, is at your disposal for your wedding. We also provide shuttle service and all necessary arrangements from a simple blessing on the beach to an official documented wedding ceremony. We had the privilege to organize the wedding of Robyn & Tristan where they gathered 34 family members and close friends. All coming from the UK and Australia. The evening was festive, entertained by our traditional Jegog Group and dancers. The wedding cake was prepared by one of our local pastry artisan. All enjoyed this precious and unforgettable moment here in our little paradise. Puri Dajuma Team wishes a long and happy life to Robyn & Tristan and is looking forward to seeing them again next year.

Frangipani Flower

5 August 2013/in Dajuma, News, Tropical garden

No doubt, if there is one flower which people remember after visiting Bali, is frangipani flower. This well-known flower is used to enhance women beauty by putting it into their hair over their ears. Dancers use it to adorn their headdress and men pray with it. Nowadays the flowers are also collected and dried before selling it to incense and aromatherapy oil manufacturers. The flowers bloom in their full potential from July to November. There is over 400 varieties of frangipani, 200 of which were imported from Thailand and Hawaii. They range from yellow to white and pink to red. Dajuma garden is mainly composed of yellow to white, which you can contemplate in a clear blue sky all day long during your stay.

Nouria

29 July 2013/in Dajuma, News, People, Restaurant

Dajuma paradise is the perfect place to learn about boutique hotel management. We were pleased to have with us Nouria, a young lady who is studying in one of the prestigious hotel school in Switzerland. Nouria is half way with her three years program and brought with her an interesting knowledge about hotel activities and exchange with all Dajuma staff during her one-month stay. She bring back with her the Balinese touch which and could apply some of it with her next employer. We wish Nouria all the best and a great challenge for the future.

Traditional fishing

15 July 2013/in Dajuma, Fishing, News

Dajuma location is just perfect to watch skilled traditional fishermen. Watch them carefully… At the beginning of high tide they come discretely walking in the ocean at knee level scrutinizing the horizon where a mixed of current and waves will trap small group of fish up to 20 cm in length. When close enough, the fisherman throws his net with a twist creating a circle, due to metal pieces attached all around the extremities of the fishing net. The net immerses itself and traps the fish. The throw needs to be accurate and sharp the fisherman’s eyes. This type of fishing is practiced by only a few men. Hope it will be transferred to other generation. They will be delighted to show you how to do. Ready for a challenge!

Gamelan evening

2 July 2013/in Dajuma, Dancing - Music, News

Music is a major part of Balinese lifestyle and education. Every village has its own Gamelan orchestra which is accompanied by dancers who practice since childhood. Instruments can not be separated. They are kept by the community and handed on each new generation. Gamelan performs for show but also for rituals and ceremonies. Every week during high season Dajuma prepares diner on the grass to enjoy Pekutatan Gamelan show. Guests will be explained the performance meaning and invited to dance with the artists. They will be provided with a bamboo instrument called “Kul Kul” to experience this amazing feeling when dancers and musicians follow a crescendo rhythm. A great moment to share!

Dajuma cooking lessons

24 June 2013/in Dajuma, News, Restaurant

Our Rama restaurant has been delighting our guests’ senses for the last 10 years. Gastronomers appreciate our talented chef who prepares any tasty specialty ranging from typical Balinese food to Western favorites. As cooking is definitely part of the Balinese culture, our Chef invites anyone willing to share his talents with him through free of charge cooking lessons. The cooking trainees are only requested to select from the menu the dish they would like to prepare. Then, the Chef looks after the supplies and supervises the ‘trainees’ who later enjoy their ‘home’ made meal from the restaurant terrace standing in the tropical garden along the beach with breathtaking views to the ocean’s tides running back and forth on Dajuma’s cape.

Dajuma Beach Front Lunch

18 June 2013/in Dajuma, News, Restaurant

Dajuma cape on Medewi beach is famous for its amazing view. This unique place is perfect to relax and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze after a round trip. The reason why our team welcomes every week groups during lunch time. A delicious Indonesian buffet is prepared by our dedicated chefs. The menu includes Balinese soup, pork Satay, yellow rice, vegetables with coconut crush sauce and Balinese cakes. If our guests stay longer they can also enjoy a nice walk on the beach, a dive in the swimming pool or our special Volcano natural Spa & Massage. But it might be difficult to leave our little paradise…

Dajuma Green hands team

11 June 2013/in Dajuma, News, People

We would like to introduce you Dajuma green hands team: Anom (second from left), is well supported by Gunaya (first from left), Mudita (second from right) and Sunarta. They take good care of our 1.7 Hectares land, where you can find a large variety of species (frangipanier, coral tree, paligata, spider lily, coconut, hibiscus, bougainvilliers, orchidées, roses, corbia, anturium, red palm, peacock tree, ardenium, gardenia, heliconia…). Anom, Gunaya, Mudita and Sunarta make Dajuma tropical garden a real paradise which attracts lot’s of birds and butterflies. In Bali, gardening is experienced as an artistic activity and is transmitted through family everyday life. Our gardeners are also in charge of all temporary decoration in the resort and for special events such as music shows and weddings. Please come and visit this enchanting garden!

Thank you Otto and Elfi!

3 June 2013/in Dajuma, News, People

In May, we had the pleasure to welcome back Otto and Elfi. This very charming German couple usually spends 2 weeks at Dajuma every easter. This year, it was their 11th stay with us. Without a doubt we call them our “Dajuma Aficionado’s couple”. Elfi confessed to us that at home, before going to sleep, she often has a glance at our Dajuma web site, looking at pictures. She says that it calms her down, remembering the sound of the ocean, the birds singing, the peaceful environment and the staff kindness. We thank them for their faithful support and we look forward to welcoming them next year!

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