permablitz paint shop
The past weekend, I often woke up with a hangover wood - my day is almost over and I feel too lazy to cook. At the time, I do not question the way I socialized on my weekends. Until I meet the crowd permablitz in Ubud, Bali earlier this year.
permablitz Bali are a group of fun, sociable friends of different ages and backgrounds, who meet every weekend for the urban edible gardens together. But this crowd is anything but geeky; many of them are musicians, dancers and artists and all are linked by their passion for sustainable living. I first attended an event in Bali permablitz Community House Kaleidoscope in Ubud, Bali in February and learned more about the urban permaculture movement.
permaculture (permanent agriculture) is a science that was developed by Bill Mollison in Australia in the 1970s encourages communities to live sustainably and in harmony with the environment by systems that mimic patterns of nature in development. Just as nature recycles nutrients and energy, permaculture model in all the energy, water and organic waste is turned back into a functioning system. Waste no longer exists -. Everything becomes a potential resource
But how this move agricultural movement in cities? It all started in Melbourne in 2006 when permaculture designer Dan Palmer and a group of South American friends decided they wanted to start growing organic foods in their own suburban backyard. The movement has since fled across Australia, Hawaii, America, Barcelona and now Yogyakarta and Bali.
Art Atelier
Member permablitz Jogja Krishna explained first on the concepts of permaculture to a small group of friends in Bali including Canggu resident Djuca Terenzi. "At that time, only a few of us have gardening. Inspired by the work of Krishna with permablitz Jogja, some of us gathered together and this was the beginning of permablitz Bali," explained Djuca.
A Kaleidoscope Community House, a permablitz event is held in the garden and everyone is preparing soil beds and bows bamboo building. As dusk draws, we eat and rest in the lounge and a group started playing music on guitars and djembe drums. Soon, a few of us dance -. I feel completely relaxed
"He stuck us; we know that we will do something constructive," added Djuca. "It's a rally, not only do we not spend money, but it also creates energy, it creates efficiency We lose today -. We reversed - and now it has become our passion it becomes. awareness, the actual information and knowledge in time; each week we learn more about gardening We make something real, not artificial - we just be ourselves - Bring our music.. , bringing our art and it becomes really stick "
Some members were involved in permaculture for years, but many are young and are already planning for sustainable living for themselves. In this online information age, many people are becoming aware of health and environmental problems associated with commercial agriculture which often uses a lot of pesticides and fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers, which kill bacteria and thus reduce soil productivity, are not used in permaculture; organic compost and mulch are applied instead of enriching the soil. Permaculture, wilderness areas are deliberately protected to provide shelter for predatory insects that control pests in a balanced system; pesticides are no longer needed. "Find out where your food comes from - the crazy process of bringing food on your plate You do not realize until you plant a seed -. And start making the right choices and he grew up - then you put the food on your plate and you realize the satisfaction of being independent. you know what is healthy, nutritious and organic, "said Djuca.
awareness is key and movements as permablitz help to expand knowledge the importance of good food, but sometimes it helps to learn in a practical framework, which is why permablitz Bali often organizes workshops. "what we want to do, we are discussing at first and then we invite someone one can explain about the workshop - we did cob, dance, music, cooking, geodesic domes and sustainable living workshops, "said Djuca
Keen to find out more. , along other event permablitz me Kaleidoscope for the reopening of the community project Rumah Idea. This popular initiative, which was started by Rizky Tizar and a group of friends, aims to promote sustainable living. Rizky focuses on four aspects:
- Permaculture - Local community gardens
- Recycling
- Knowledge - English language and environmental information
- old traditions (so they will not go away) - learning the older generations
"IDEA stands for the Indonesian development of environmental education and studies farm, "said Rizky. "At first, Rumah Idea was developed in an abandoned house in Sibang by planting a garden and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles. We preach, but leads by example. In Sibang, a language barrier remained between villagers and children of green school so we started teaching English to children and increase awareness of certain issues. If we are aware of what is happening, then we can resolve the situation. "
permablitz Mandala
Rizky Djuca met at a permaculture conference a few years, and they were bound by their visions and similar interests. the reopening of Rumah Idea in Kaleidoscope was held March 24 and not only were many seeds planted, but various workshops and games were held, including dance workshops and traditional Balinese art followed by food and music live by mangrooves. Balinese teacher, Aji Dewa Made Artha, also volunteer by teaching traditional songs Rizky with children. in the past, Aji was a teacher in a museum in San Diego, California.
Now permablitz Bali team hopes to recruit more members and will participate in two upcoming events. They take a stand and make a presentation on Earth Day (April 22 e ) to green school and they are also preparing for their next event PechaKucha 22 e in April.
For Permablitzers, it does not matter so much what you eat -. Because you are what you grow
How to participate:
Just attend an permablitz event and once you enter in rhythm, then you can host your own blitz - is expected for the host to provide food for them and for us blitzers (permablitzbali@gmail.com) contact if you want more information.
For more information on upcoming events please visit: www.permablitzbali.org
permablitz Bali on .: www.facebook.com/Permablitzbali
permablitz Jogja: www.facebook.com / permablitzjogja
to volunteer with Rumah Idea, visit the website: www.facebook.com/RumahIdea
Kaleidoscope Community House in Petulu, Ubud: www .facebook.com / Kaleidoscope