2014

2014-09-15

Thanks to your thousands of Tripadvisor reviews, Tirtagangga has been ranked as the 4^th most noted landmark in Indonesia after Borobudur, Prambanan in Java and Gunung Kawi in Bali. Notice that all are landmarks from ancient times, except Tirtagangga.

Moreover, based on your reviews Tirtagangga has been given a winner certificate by Tripadvisor as the 1^st most appreciated attraction in the region of Karangasem (below left).

2014-07-06

The staff of Tirtagangga as it was present in July, 6th 2014. Standing from left: Ayu Surya (treasurer), I Wayan Diksa^s, I Nyoman Tinggal^g, my self (chairman), I Gede Doglir^s, I Ketut Yana^g (deputy foreman), I Komang Kembar^g, I Ketut Kembar^g, I Gede Bideng^s and I Ketut Pasek^s. Sitting from left: I Nengah Wik^g, I Nyoman Mardana^t, I Komang Tarma^g, I Nengah Taman^t, I Nengah Pasek^g and I Made Bung^t. Not in the picture: A.A. Bagus Brahyangwasa (deputy chairman), A.A.G. Ardana (foreman), I Made Tisna^gand I Nyoman Iyo^g. (^g= gardener, ^s= securitymen, ^t= ticketmen).

2014-04-17	The Honorable Mr. Robert O. Blake Jr., Ambassador of the United States of America for Indonesia, Consul General Mr. Joaquin Monserrate, Consular Agent Mr. Joseph Curtin and other US staff members were impressed by the beauty of Tirtagangga during a visit to the garden on Thursday, April 17^th 2014. They were well received by Mr. A. A. Bagus Raka Barahyangwangsa (in white), my deputy and cousin, and by Mr. Emerald Starr (holding his dog), patron of Tirtagangga, who happened to have his 63rd birthday on that memorable day.

For the previous descriptions and photos in these latest news, please see images of the past.