Puri Tourism for Cultural Preservation

Denpasar (Antara Bali) - The Bali Hotels Association planed to develop puri (palace) tour packages as a kingdom heritage  in the island of  gods (pulau dewata) for cultural preservation.

"By this tour package, tourists can learn about traditional dances, cook, making offering and others, while they can stay at residents' homes," Executive Director of Bali Hotels Association (BHA) Djinaldo Gosana said here on Thursday.

He said the puri tour package is a combination form between rural tourism development and palaces family activities.

So the tourists could enjoy cultural activities that are supported by surrounding residents.

"We have been exploring some puris in Bali for this cooperation such as the family of Jero Kuta Palace in Denpasar, Kanginan Palace in Karangasem, Gianyar Palace, Kerambitan and Penebel Palace in Tabanan, Bongkasa Palace in Badung and Singaraja Palace," he said. (*/DWA/IGT)