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Resort Sculpture: Kul-Kul at InterContinental Bali Resort

THE BALINESE KUL-KUL When you’re a guest at InterContinental Bali Resort, you might be surprised at how many elements of the Balinese culture you can find within the hotel and its gardens. A good example of this is the ‘kul-kul,’ a traditional communication system in the form of a wooden bell positioned at the top of a tower. There are two kul-kul bell towers at InterContinental Bali Resort, the most prominent of which can be seenat the entrance, located to the left hand side when…Continue Reading “Resort Sculpture: Kul-Kul at InterContinental Bali Resort” →

June 16, 2016

TURTLE RELEASE PROGRAMME AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

Bali, Destination, In The Know, Planet Trekkers

The Green Sea Turtles that inhabit Indonesia’s coastal waters are now considered an endangered species. Sadly, this is because of harvesting for meat, eggs, and shells. Additionally, their existence is threatened by the loss of nesting grounds, water pollution, and entrapment in fishing equipment, marine debris and plastic bags. Yet the strength of the sea turtles’ maternal instincts makes them seem invincible. Turtles are believed to have an expected life span of 80 years or more; it takes 15 – 30 years for the female…Continue Reading “TURTLE RELEASE PROGRAMME AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT” →