Bali & Beyond Magazine October 2012

THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF...
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H i Hunting around B li d Bali for beautiful paintings to decorate your home
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CREATIVE CUISINE Exciting menu ideas, unique

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Bring Your Creative Side

Om Swastiastu... Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up Pablo Picasso As a child, maybe you remember how you were more imaginative and livelier than you are now. Somehow, when we grow up we stop questioning everything and are no longer spellbound by each novelty that happens to us. We stop imagining, daydreaming and creating things. Creativity is not something that is reserved for artists only. Maybe were not painters, musicians or writers, but a little bit of creativity here and there could save us from the monotony of life. In the Dine and Delights and Capital Corner sections, a little bit of creativity is proven to bring your eatery business to a whole new level as seen by the Seniman Coffee Studio, Oazia SpaVodka and Kedai. From the way the food and drink are presented, to the design of the interior and exterior, these places are different and stand out from the others. In this issue we also revive our Rest & Relaxation section where we thoroughly discuss places to stay in Bali, specically about the Sudamala that has a beautiful design and concept. In Lifestyle &Leisure, Anacaraka takes us on a hunt for paintings in Bali, while in FotoFolio we explore seven Balinese contemporary artists journey of creativity. Let them inspire you. Lastly, whatever you do, bring your inner child and lets be creative! Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om The Team
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Ari Mustikawati has been working for media for more than 4 years now. She adores photography and calls her cameras by the name of Kate and John. She likes sharing her photos on her blog at www.aritika.wix.com/photography
Bayu Rahanatha is a lecturer at The Udayana University and a Marketing Communication Specialist. Recently he started his own business in the tourism industry, and yet still enjoys his hobby as a writer.
Gus Leo Anacaraka is a young Balinese man who admires Balinese painting and culture. He often writes articles about the history of Bali, ranging from historical places to Balinese culture. www.anacaraka.info
Tim Hannigan rst came to Indonesia to surf the world class waves of Bali, but it was the potential for adventure on dry land that really got him hooked.
Shinta Eka is a blog-writer disguised as a merry young journalist in a Japanese media. Shes also freelancing as s copywriter for a UK-based agency and writing for indonesian graphic design website. www.thefuturecrayon.wordpress.com.
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REST&RELAXATION
REST, RELAX AND REVIVE

Seniman Coffee's Barista by Ari Mustikawati
Sudamala Suites and Villas is one of the very few place to stay which has an art gallery in it. You can feel the touch of art in the whole resort, especially in the rooms.
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Here are some rules to learn about authentic Balinese architecture design principles.
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ART HUNTING
Hunting around Bali for beautiful paintings to decorate your home.
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DINEDELIGHTS
CREATIVE CUISINE
Exciting menu ideas, unique presentation, and iconic interior design are something that every creative dining place should offer for a delightful and entertaining experience.
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FOTOFOLIO
ARTISTIC JOURNEY
89 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele. 90 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.
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This months FotoFolio features 7 contemporary Balinese artists who have showcased their arts in Sudakara ArtSpace.
FIRST ROW PHOTO BY ARI MUSTIKAWATI, SECOND ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF SUDAKARA ARTSPACE, THIRD ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF BANYAN TREE
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SECRETS OF SOUTHERN SUMATRA
There is a lot to see in Southern Sumatra that certainly makes you want to go back.
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CAPITALCORNER SHARING AND CARING IN KEDAI A small caf with a friendly atmosphere combines quirky home furnishing with the usage of recycled materials.
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ACTIONATTRACTION FINE WINE Adjacent to the best kept secret beauty of Saba Beach, Gianyar, theres a factory that turns local grapes into local wine that is ready to compete with the currentmarketdominated imported wines.
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ITALIAN OR JAPANESE?
Whether youre craving Italian or Japanese, the InterContinental Bali Resort has the best of both. Bella Cucina is celebrating a return to the roots of traditional Italian cuisine with a distinctive new menu. It features dishes inspired by a collection of recipes that have been handed down through many generations in the family of Italian chef Egidio Latorraca. Open daily for lunch between 12 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. and for dinner between 6.30 p.m. and 10.30 pm. If you opt for Japanese, the recent appointment of Chef Setyo Widjonanto marks an exciting new era in culinary services at KO Japanese Restaurant. Open daily for dinner only between 6.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. InterContinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran (0361) 701-888, www.bali.intercontinental.com
SPAHOLIC
Mandara Spa is one of Balis biggest success stories, as they began their journey in the island of the gods and now have spread their wings throughout the world. Recently they launched a membership program that targets locals and expatriates in Bali as well as frequent travelers. The membership is valid for one year and offers an array of benets from a complimentary Balinese Massage and Refresher Facial to discounts on treatments and retail products. This as well as other benets make the membership worth every penny. The member can choose in which of the four Mandara Spa outlets in Bali they wish to have their signature treatments : Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Ayodya Resort Bali, Padma Resort Bali at Legian and the Club Med Bali (for in house guests only). The added bonus is that this membership is fully transferable and you can give it as a gift to friends or family or clients. www.mandaraspa.com
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BUBBLY BRUNCH
Nikko Bali Resort and Spa presents a fresh and elegant Japanese Sunday Brunch at the Benkay Restaurant. All of the senses come into play in Japanese cooking, taste, touch, sight, sound, smell and a primary characteristic of Japanese cuisine is the enjoyment of the raw taste of food without using strongly-avored sauces. Many experts believe most types of Japanese cuisine go perfectly with an extra dry variety of champagne such as Brut. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., take your Japanese brunch experience to a whole new level with free ow Brut Reims champagne from Louis Roederer at only Rp 900,000 nett per person. While for those of you who like to stay with tradition, you can still enjoy a spread of Japanese authentic cuisine with a serving of Sake and free ow green tea at only Rp 395,000++ per person. Nikko Bali Resort and Spa Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan (0361) 773-377, www.nikkobali.com
CULINARY JOURNEY
Alila Ubuds Executive Chef Eelke Plasmeijer and his culinary team present a new seasonal degustation menu highlighting the local producers who share Chef Eelkes passion for food, quality ingredients and sustainable operations. In keeping with the lifestyle and experiences that all guests of the Alila Hotels and Resorts cherish, Alila Ubud is presenting opportunities for guests to take their own culinary journey and explore the various aspects of local Balinese cuisine, by becoming acquainted with how produce makes its way from local farms to the Resorts kitchens. Guests can visit the picturesque farms and markets and meet the growers themselves to nd out more about the wonderful seasonal ingredients used in the Chefs menu. Alila Ubud Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar (0361) 975-963, www.alilahotels.com/ubud
SEDUCTIVE SHADES
MAKE UP FOR EVER is launching their latest addition to the AQUA range. A liquid lipstick that is applied in two steps, concentrated in color with a vinyl effect: AQUA ROUGE. AQUA ROUGE is waterproof and provides perfect coverage, for extreme sophistication and unstoppable shine. Its brush and its uid formula allow precise make-up application leaving incredibly beautiful and plump lips that last all day long. Two products come together for one bewitching, sensual result. AQUA ROUGE has a foam applicator to leave a concentrate of color on the lips and a brush tip for applying an ultra-shiny gloss. Available in 12 divine and intense shades for price of Rp. 300,000. www.makeupforever.com
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WEEKEND ESCAPADE
Banyan Tree Ungasan has launched a Weekend Escapade package with bookings open from September 1, 2012 through June 29, 2013. Experience the allure of Southern Balis spectacular seascapes and majestic cliffs. The two-night package includes 15% off the best available rates, a daily buffet breakfast and return airport transfers for two people on a sharing basis, Friday through to Sunday. Perched high on the southernmost cliffs of Bali, the luxurious resort is located only 35 minutes from Balis international airport and very close to the nearby attractions of the Uluwatu Temple and the private beaches of Nusa Dua. Banyan Tree Ungasan Jalan Melasti, Banjar Kelod, Ungasan (0361) 300-7000, www.banyantree.com
UNIQUE TASTE
Chambord, the world-renowned black raspberry liqueur from France, brings its groundbreaking product line extension to Indonesia, the new Chambord Flavored Vodka. Its a balance of premium quality French Vodka and Chambords trademark natural raspberry avor. It is a product that has been called revolutionary in the spirit industry. The Chambord brand has reached out for innovation by stepping outside of the liqueur category and introducing a Chambord infused Vodka of equal quality and versatility. The Chambord Flavored Vodka presentation also stands apart from competitors; while most vodkas bottle stand tall, the Chambord Flavored Vodka is mirroring Chambords distinctively orb shaped bottle, a reection of those who enjoy Chambord modern, fashionable and charismatic. www.chambordonline.com
FANCY A GETAWAY?
Le Grande is introducing special packages for all purposes during this October. There are many choices of 3 day and 2 night packages to choose from that are tailor made for both families and couples to enjoy their short getaway break in Bali. For a family, opt for the Family Package at USD510++ with connecting deluxe rooms for 2 adults and 3 children, a family dinner and a choice of half-day tour. Or the Romance Package at USD400++, a one-bedroom suite for 2 persons, ower bath arrangement in your suite, a romantic dinner with a bottle of sparkling wine and a 2-hour spa treatment. The Golf Package at USD410++ gives you a deluxe room with 2 rounds of golf at the New Kuta Golf Course, a 30 min neck and shoulder massage or foot reexology after your great day of golf. All packages include daily breakfast and round trip airport transfers. Le Grande Suites, Blok 5 - Pecatu Indah Resort, Jalan Raya Uluwatu, (0361) 848-1388; www.legrandebali.com
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NEW LUXURY
Mulia Group introduces a new brand of luxury in Bali by bringing The Mulia and Mulia Resort & Villas to the dramatic coastline of Nusa Dua. This is the perfect place to bliss out, experience the serenity of breathtaking landscapes, or just stroll around together and enjoy those special moments. From expansive and elegant suites to the distinct lounge and oceanfront pools, The Mulias 111 luxury accommodations truly exceed expectations for style, comfort and service. Featuring 526 superbly designed rooms and suites, including the Lagoon Suites, recreation at the Mulia Resort abounds and the pace is up to you to discover at this luxury getaway. Steps from the white sand beach and featuring private pathways to the secluded gardens and ultra exclusive hydrotherapy pools surrounded by lush landscape, the 108 exquisite Villas combine intimate settings with ultra-luxury services and amenities to craft an unparalleled island experience for those seeking a sense that transcends conventional tropical getaways. The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua (0361) 301-7777; www.themulia.com
LETS GO UNDERGROUND
Maestro Resto Bar & Lounge, located at the Patra Jasa Hotel, is the newest and hottest nightspot in Kuta. It consists of a bar and lounge equipped with a Shermann Audio Sound System and massive lighting effects to create an atmosphere that you will not get elsewhere. Maestro provides the best services that will bring an unforgettable experience for everyone that attends the place. With a single bar counter on the right side of the stage, it maximizes the services and various bar creations from the bartenders for all the clubbers and partygoers. Whats unique about this place is that it is located underground, making it the only underground level club in Bali. Special event programs will be presented to provide a different club atmosphere featuring famous national and international guest DJs as well as highly popular national and international artists to satisfy the clubbers in Bali. Two VIP rooms are available for you who prefer to party in private. Maestro Resto Bar & Lounge, Patra Jasa Bali Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, Kuta. (0361) 935-1161
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ENJOY THE SUNSET

Ambara Roof Top Bar is the newest hotspot in Legian to enjoy the sunset with a breathtaking view of the world famous Legian beach area. Located on top of the highest oor of Ananta Legian Hotel, it is easily accessible by elevator directly from any oor of the Hotel. Ambara Roof Top Bar offers a variety of refreshing drinks from fresh fruit juices to exotic cocktails (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) that can be enjoyed anytime of the day. You can relax while enjoying the breeze and sunlight. It is a perfect place to relax and socialize at the same time. It also features a uniquely designed spa area, where massage treatments are available at your request. Or, if you simply just like sunbathing, then this is just the perfect place for you. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ambara Roof Top Bar, Ananta Legian Hotel Jl. Werkudara no. 539 Legian, Kuta (0361) 738-989; www.anantalegian.com
THE KINGDOM BY NIGHT

Prepare yourself for a completely unique island adventure tour where you are invited to enjoy, observe and interact with an exotic assortment of animals in their nocturnal habitat. Begin the evenings escapade at the Bali Zoo with an elephant encounter and feeding experience. Youll meet the gentle pachyderms and see how it feels to actually feed these amazing mammals by hand. Then head over to the restaurant for a petting and photo session with a tame Borneo bear cat, a scaly python, and even a Sumatran Sinyulong freshwater crocodile. Continue your tour with a guided walk through the Bali Zoo in which your senses will come alive to the natural sights and sounds of a tropical menagerie at night followed by a dramatic re dance performance to entertain you before dinner. Your special evening concludes with a sit down al fresco feast under the stars next to the open-air lion enclosure where youll be dining only a few meters from the resident king of the jungle and his pride of adorable lion cubs. Bali Zoo Jalan Raya Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar (0361) 294-357 www.bali-zoo.com
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STYLISH IN UBUD
de daun Group announces that it is set to open a brand new property under its corporate banner in the cultural village of Ubud. Alaya Ubud is a stylish boutique hotel that will reect Bali as an artistic destination and meet the needs of international travellers. Alaya Ubud will feature 60 rooms, a main swimming pool and a restaurant specializing in cuisine from around the Indonesian archipelago. The landscaping is by Made Wijaya, Balis very own authority on tropical gardens, and the Alaya Ubud will also have a branch of the award-winning DaLa Spa that has been acknowledged for its signature treatments. Alaya Ubud, Jalan Hanoman, Ubud, (0361) 756-276; www.alayaubud.com
SEXY SOUNDTRACK
Karma Resorts releases a debut compilation K Music Collection Volume 1 mixed by Jon Sa Trinxa and Gabby & Shamus. The rst CD is Karma Days, an aural rendering of what it is like to lie back on a daybed at the Nammos Beach Club with the Indian Ocean in front of you as the day slowly turns into a tropical night. For CD two, Karma enlisted husband and wife DJ duo and lifelong music lovers Gabby & Shamus. The Australian pair have played for Karma on a number of occasions in Bali and Thailand, and they know exactly how to match their sound with special moments in Karmas stunning venues and landscapes. www.karmaresorts.com
NEW LEADER
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa announces the appointment of Urs Klee as the new General Manager to oversee the operations of this nine hectare resort. Born in Switzerland, Urs has gained extensive knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry during his career spanning over thirty years within Europe, Asia and many exotic destinations in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Lampung, West Papua and Bali. Prior to joining Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, he has been living in Bali for the last 12 years and he has a huge amount of experience in the islands hotel business. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot North 4 (0361) 771-210; www.nusaduahotel.com
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Asta Kosala Kosali

The authentic Balinese Architecture Design Principles
World Architecture From Time To Time
If we look at the history of world architecture, there are many surprises in every period of human civilization, even when we look back at all the creations made prior to the B.C. epoch. Some believe that UFOs brought the knowledge to earth, teaching the B.C. people how they were supposed to make buildings. Others believe that humans from the future brought their advanced knowledge of architecture to the B.C. world, while all the authentic scripts of the Egyptians, Romans and other great ancient civilizations say that the knowledge came from the divine. It is true that most all architectural masterpieces born from era to era were inspired by the relationship between humans and spiritual entities, the environment and each other. Egyptian architecture for example, shows the balance between the gods and human life on earth inspired in every detail of ancient Egyptian architecture. The elegance of Oriental architecture was also developed from an understanding of the relationship between the gods and goddesses with humans on earth. The uniqueness of Muslim architecture, which shows the power of their faith, can be seen
Illustration of basic layout of a house.
southern Asia. New since the 1900s, known as the early modern era, the architectural focal point is merely to function space for people to live their lives day to day. This era of modernism is no longer stressing spiritualism. The development of architectural design had born numerous streams within interior and exterior designs. Popular design palettes such as Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau have embarked on the design work of the artist.
Recently, Asian architectural design is on the hot list in many parts of the world. Some experts say it is because it still holds on to the concept of the balanced relationship between men with spiritual entities. It makes total sense, as I believe we all know that spiritual junkies are growing vastly in recent years. Balinese architectural design, which was previously known as part of Asian architectural design, has recently been named as an independent architectural design. If we look back several years
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throughout the continents of Africa and
The Asian Invasion
The exterior look of traditional house in Bali.
ago, Bali, Oriental, Japan, and Thailand were unities under the name of the Asian Architectural Design Style. However, along with the development of each style, now almost all of them stand alone.
thatch with a low roof and no ventilation at all. The development of Balinese architectural design arose when the inuence of Buddha came to Bali around the year 670. This inuence was brought by Yi-Tsing from China, who introduced the Oriental architectural style to Bali. The next phase of Balinese architectural design development took place during the Hindu Majapahit exodus to Bali. This was the reason why Balinese and Javanese architectural designs are so similar. If you pay attention to the details carved on the buildings in Java and Bali, you will see a signicant similarity between them. In the year 1080, a master plan for Balinese architectural design known as Asta Kosala Kosali was compiled.
The Asta Kosala Kosali Philosophy

Similar to Feng Shui, the Asta Kosala Kosali system is a set of architectural rules that had been designed by Balis experts at the time in achieving balance in life and taksu (highest charisma of the house). This system is the basis of mans relationship with God, man with man, and man with nature. In Asta Kosala Kosali, the sense of direction has an important role. Every part of the house should be build based on its position in the compass: - The area of the mountains shows the north - The sea shows the south - The sunrise indicates east - The sunset shows the west Based on Asta Kosala Kosali, a house
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The History of Balinese Architectural Design

As well as with other architectural design styles, Bali also has its own story. At rst, the Bali Aga tribe (Malay descendents that rst set foot in Bali) developed the architectural design of most authentic Balinese buildings. The origin of the birth of the Bali Aga architecture was also suspected of coming from the Balinese awareness of spiritual entities. At that time, the architectural style of a Balinese house was very simple. In every house there was a place made to worship God, made of
The inner yard area.
is divided into three major areas: - Utama (Main area): The sacred area, which is the area of the house considered as the appropriate place for the implementation of worshiping God. This area is usually located in the northeast part of the house. - Madya (Social area): The neutral area, which is the part of the house that is intended for the homeowners to live their household life and socialize with people. - Nista (Back area). The part of the house that is designated for disposal and recycling.
- In the Asta Kosala, a house is similar to a human being with the roof as the head, while the foundation is part of the foot. To be able to stand up, the robustness of the foundation must be considered by the selection of high quality materials. - Have a house with a large yard consisting of front and back yards. - Founded on ground that if dug as deep as 30 centimeter will have a spicy aroma. - Have a parapet surrounding the house, separating it from the neighbors. Donts: - Two gates with the same width and height. It is believed to give bad luck to the homeowners. - Homes that have a main gate and a backyard both facing a road. - The use of recycled materials from buildings that have experienced a disaster is believed to bring bad luck.
- Build a house on solid black colored land. - Build a house in the area of a former shrine. - Build a house in a former cemetery area. - Have a wall that coincides with the neighbors house. Seeing all the dos and donts listed above, the various types of townhouses that are becoming the trend in urban areas contradict the rules of Asta Kosala Kosali. To be able to meet all the requirements of Asta Kosala Kosali, a family should have a home with a minimum land size of 300 square meters.
Here are some dos and donts on Asta Kosala Kosali:

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- The best house is a house that faces towards the east or south.
The 11 Elements of Asta Kosala Kosali

A house with separated buildings is one of the unique ideas of Asta Kosala Kosali. Normally there are at least eleven things that must be set up in a house, which are:
From left to right : traditional stove, jineng lumbung, sanggah or merajan Bali.
1. SANGGAH (Family temple) The Sanggah is a shrine dedicated to spiritual needs. The Balinese believe that this is the place where they are able to praise the Lord and their ancestors. The Sanggah is located in the northeast area of the house 2.BALE DAJA (The North Building) The Bale Daja is a building dedicated to the elderly. The unique part of this building is a carved peacock relief or Balinese ox placed on the door or the window. These reliefs represent honor, maturity and great wisdom. 3. BALE DANGIN (The East Building) The Bale Dangin is an open-air building with a single wall on the backside. With a single or a twin bed, this building is used to for Manusa Yadnya, a ritual ceremony dedicated to humans and aimed at cleansing the soul. 4. BALE DELOD (The South Building) The Bale Delod is a building for guests who want to hang out or stay over night. Similar to the Bale Dangin, this is an openair structure with a single wall on the south side. The Bale Delod has a big wooden bed in the center of it. 5. BALE DAUH (The West Building) The Bale Dauh is a building dedicated to
all of the family members, except the oldest. The Bale Dauh consists of several bedrooms and a terrace, so it is usually bigger than the others. Reliefs of plants can be found in many parts of this building to symbolize prosperity and the unity of the family. 6. JINENG (The Rice Barn) The Jineng is a rice barn. Even though the family may no longer be working as farmers, they still put rice inside of the lumbung, as this barn represents the wealth of the family. 7. PAON (The Kitchen) The Paons literal meaning is the kitchen. The Paon consists of two parts, the rst one is an open-air section with a wood re oven, and the second part is a room where food and other cooking apparatus are kept. 8. PENUNGGUN KARANG (The Guardian Angel) This is another holy building in the house that is believed to be the place of the guardian angel of the house. It is believed that the guardian angel will dismiss every single bit of negative energy from whoever tries to enter the house. 9. SUMUR (The Well) The well is the source of water for the house and is also believed to be the place
of Dewa Wisnu (The God of Living) 10. ANGKUL-ANGKUL (The Main Gate) The Angkul-angkul is basically the main gate of the house. It is made of a pair of two red brick blocks in a row with a wooden door in between. Normally the Angkul-angkul is higher than the wall surrounding the house. On the right and left side of this gate there are guardian statues with scary facial expressions. Often they are a male and a female with both palms of hands in front of their chests. This pose is the welcoming gesture of Balinese people that is followed by saying Om Swastiastu (the welcome greeting). 11. ALING-ALING (The Divider) Another unique part of Balinese architecture is the Aling-aling. As the Balinese people are very friendly in the sense that they always welcome guests, they prefer to never close the gate. To be able to keep their privacy, instead of having a fully closed gate the Balinese people build a small wall made of bricks between the Angkul-angkul (gate) and the house yard called the Aling-aling, so that someone outside will not be able to see the people inside. Text and Photos by Bayu Rahanatha
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As Bali is a famous tourist destination, there are many places to ali buy beautiful paintings to decorate the walls of your home. y Along the streets in Kuta Legian Seminyak Sanur Nusa Dua Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, Dua, g at the Sukawati Art Market, the Guwang Art Market, or at tour destinations such as Tanah Lot, there are many Balinese and modern paintings.
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and Ubud. In these galleries you can see the artwork of the most talented Balinese painters, in the various painting styles of Bali such as the Kamasan Classic Style, Batuan Classic Style, Ubud Traditional Style, Pengosekan Traditional Style, Young Naive Style Art, or Modern style. There are also the works of Western artists and other Indonesian painters who paint themes of Balinese life. The history of Bali painting started a long time ago, before the Balinese painting style was inuenced by the Western style brought by Walter Spies in the 1920s. Klungkung is the right place to start
ut if you are not someone who wants a cheap painting, and would like to collect paintings that have a higher artistic value with good quality instead, then you should spend some time in the various painting galleries in Batuan Village, Lod Tunduh, Pengosekan, Peliatan
exploring because in the 15th century Bali was in its golden age under the Gelgel Kingdom - Klungkung. At the time of the Gelgel Kingdom, Balinese painting was noncommercial painting. There was only painting as a sacred art, because it was simply used as decoration in places of show, such as in the palaces of nobles and the temple, either as Umbul-Umbul, Kober, Langse and Ider-Ider. The artist did not sell his painting to the general public, but the king guaranteed his family and the nobles a permanent job to decorate various palaces and temples they built. Many villagers worked as Gelgel Kingdom painters, and the most famous was the Kamasan village located in the southern city of Klungkung Semarapura, where almost the entire population lived as a painters, and some do even until now. The Kamasan style of painting is also called Kamasan Painting Classical Style because this painting style originated from the golden
Spend some time in the various painting galleries in Batuan Village, Lod Tunduh, Pengosekan, Peliatan and Ubud.
age of ancient Bali and hasnt been inuenced by Europeans or others. According to I Made Kanta (1977), the Kamasan style is a continuation of the tradition of painting wong-wongan (humans with the environment) up to the entry of Hinduism in Bali. The Kamasan painting style contains many elements of art and philosophical meanings taken from the Ramayana and Mahabratha. Other characteristics of the Kamasan style come from the paintings colors, which are usually taken from natural things; crushed bones for white, charcoal for black, Taum grass for blue, and the Babakan Sunti wood for red. For yellow the color is taken from Pecan oil, which is then mixed with the traditional adhesive (called Ancur) that attaches to the canvas. Classical Kamasan painting style uses only two dimensions, length and width, while the objects are painted to look like puppets. The Batuan Classical painting is very similar to the Kamasan Classical Style; the difference is the media and colors used in the painting. Batuan Style Classical paintings usually use paper as the canvas for drawing, while the black colored Chinese ink is used for coloring to give contrasting impressions of light and dark. Now besides the Chinese ink used, the painters also used different colors but the dominant color is still black. Another feature of this painting
is putting smallest detail that makes it seem very complicated. The Batuan Classical Style paintings theme of painting is mostly about popular Balinese stories or taken from the epics of Ramayana or Mahabharatha, so to understand the paintings you must have the proper knowledge of these poems. However, young artists paint lots of paintings describing more modern or non-traditional themes such as the tourists surng on Balinese beaches and such. After the Dutch colonized Bali in 1908, Western scientists and artists ocked to Bali invited by the King of Ubud Cokorda Sukawati, and along came musicians, choreographers, writers and painters. The King of Ubud invited Western artists he knew to come and and home, such as Walter Spies, a painter and musician artist from Germany who arrived in 1920 and built a home (known as Hotel Campuhan now). Miguel and Rosa Covarrubias from Mexico came to live in Bali in 1930. They wrote the book The Island of Bali. Rudolf Bonnet and Adrian Le Mayeur from Belgium came to live in Bali later. In 1936 they founded the Pita Maha artist organization with I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Sobrat and I Tegalan. The purpose of this organization was to improve the quality of the artwork (there were 100 members at that time) and to help sell the artwork to
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settle in Ubud. Some of them were granted land to build a studio
the art-lovers in the West. More Western artists eventually came to Bali: Theo Meier from Switzerland, anthropologist Jane Belo from the United States, musician Colin McPhee in collaboration with Anak Agung Gede Mandra from Peliatan doing new experiments in music. Hans Snell left the Dutch army, married Siti, and settled in Ubud. Similarly Antonio Blanco, a painter from Catalunya in Spain but born in the Philippines, married his Balinese model Ni Ronji and then settled in Ubud. The arrival of these Western artists inuenced the style of painting that emerged in 1930, which was then known as the Ubud Traditional Style and the Traditional Style Pengosekan. The theme has touched ordinary people and/or the events of daily life, such as the atmosphere in a village market, a religious ceremony in the temple, the work of farmers in the elds, and others. The colors used are modern colors manufactured with a variety of colors. The results are paintings that take into account the three-dimensional perspective. The famous painters in Ubud Traditional Style include Anak Agung Made Sobrat and I Dewa Nyoman Batuan. In the 1950s, Dutch painter Arie Smith began to take the children of farmers from the village of Penestanan and teach them to paint
after they returned from working in the elds. They were free to paint according to their own ideas, using the colors they liked. Their artwork became known as the style of Young Artists or Naive Paintings, with the typical imagination of children who are innocent. Now there is also the Indonesian Arts Institute in Yogyakarta and in Denpasar, where so many of the painters who have graduated have produced new styles of painting, namely Modern or Contemporary, be it a stream of Realists, Surrealists, Impressionists, and others. Many still use traditional themes but paint in a modern style, such as I Nyoman Gunarsa, a painter from Klungkung. Along with the advancement of the art world, now rather than paint on canvas some Balinese painters paint on various media such as ceramics, shell eggs, and lately the most interesting is painting on textile fabrics, including silk painting on cloth, fabric cotton, chiffon, and velvet fabric. Balinese artists have teamed up with fashion designers to collaborate between art and fashion. A new perspective in the arts and fashion. Now many products are produced in this art-fashion (Hand Painted Clothes), like kebaya painting, painting a dress, a shirt, and other clothes. Text by Anacaraka
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DINE&DELIGHTS
CREATIVE CUISINE
Exciting menu ideas, a unique presentation, and iconic interior designs are something that every creative dining place should offer for a delightful yet entertaining experience.
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very year competition among restaurateurs grows more intense. Restaurant, caf and coffee shop owners are stretching out in
The goal is to look standout and stay different from the others. A cup of coffee brewed with an antique hand-pulled espresso machine, the Indonesian delicacy Gado-Gado executed with a sushi style presentation, coffee served in a recycled jam bottle instead of a regular cup, sweet treats presented on up-cycled glassware, and delicious cocktails with ingredients to stimulate sex drive and fertility. These are movements toward creative and innovative cuisine, and weve seen them recently at two places on the island that are denitely worth a closer look.
afterthought. Serving outstanding coffee takes commitment, as you need good gear, great ingredients, and a skilled coffee expert. Seniman Coffee Studio is the rst and the only coffee studio in Bali that knows exactly how to make a coffee that will wow you. Seniman Coffee Studio is devoted to serve well-sourced and end espresso bar and coffee shop chain in town. The founders and the creative brains, David Sullivan and Rodney Glick, have spent years in research and development, devising and rening their vision to integrate world-class coffee techniques with their contemporary art and design sensibility. The result is truly outstanding.
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interesting directions in pursuit of novel and innovative touches to distinguish their eatery business. Think outside the box is the basic philosophy when presenting a dining place that caters to creativity in their menu, design, and everything in between. Creative cuisine is associated with a completely new menu or an existing menu that has been modied with innovative techniques to serve playful tastes that have never been tried before and often with a unique presentation.
well-made coffee drinks to rival any high-
SENIMAN COFFEE STUDIO

Many restaurants and coffee shops do a terrible job with coffee, treating it as an
Entering Seniman is like stepping into an art gallery, with its rooms adorned with an antique Italian hand-pulled espresso machine, syphon, coffee bar with iconic rocking chairs, and upcycled glassware attractively arranged on the wall.
Unique preparation of coffee.
Entering Seniman is like stepping into an art gallery, with its rooms adorned with an antique Italian hand-pulled espresso machine, syphon, coffee bar with iconic rocking chairs, and up-cycled glassware attractively arranged on the wall. A big wooden table where all kinds of magazines are found, a simple dining table, nice music in the background, all contribute to the casual-homey character of this airy coffee studio. Every little detail, including the Seniman Store downstairs, is a pleasant work of art that everyone loves to enjoy, appreciate, and nally take home as a souvenir. This place has a curated menu of beans from some of the countrys
best roasters including Sumatra, Sulawesi, Bali, Java, Flores, and Papua with plans to rotate to allow other regions to showcase their harvests. A few selections of imported beans such as Rwanda Bourbon are also available on the list. Unlike other coffee shops with their typical automated push button espresso machine, each cup of Seniman coffee is expertly crafted by hand. Using syphon, pour-over, hand-pulled espresso or Italian espresso methods, the barista brews and consistently checks the temperature, the color, the thickness and aroma to deliver perfectly extracted coffee without any bitterness. Its a little bit of showmanship
Sushi style Gado-gado.
The bar at Oazia SpaVodka.
that leads to one of the nest cups youll ever get. We started with a lighter roast coffee Flores Bajawa Ngura served with water and a local sweet on a creative colorful serving device, designed by the Seniman team. Lighter roast coffee has a bright, tangy, fruity and a little bit of acidity note. Followed by a Seniman Blend Latte a mixture of rich Sumatra and Bali bean avor, a Single Origin darker roast Bali Kintamani coffee that leaves sweet notes and strong aroma, and at last Coffee Granita a glass of grated ice coffee with palm sugar served with whip cream, a perfect choice for a hot sunny day. Senimans menu deserves your special attention too. It offers selections of delicious dishes inspired by avors and traditional foods from different regions of Indonesia to match the coffee experience. We were seduced by the Java Gado-Gado served in an innovative presentation, imitating Japanese sushi style rolled blanched vegetables accompanied by Fried Soy Cake, Tofu, Sweet Omelet, Boiled Egg, Potato Curry,
and Spicy Peanut Sauce. We also enjoyed the Sulawesi Satay delectable grilled marinated Chicken Satay served with Rice Cake (popularly known as Ketupat or Tipat), and four different dipping sauces originating from Sulawesi; Colo-Colo, Rica-Rica, Green Chili Paste, and Spicy
Peanut Sauce, and crispy Sumatra Spring Rolls served with cucumber pickles and pineapple chili dipping sauce. As for dessert, we were addicted to Chocolate+Nuts Brownie with its rich premium chocolate avor, the Alfajores Biscuit a delicious Argentinian treat with
Oazia Spavodka offers a relaxing evening out in an intimate setting and with a playful sensuous ambience dimmed light, chandeliers, the words love, beauty, fun on chalk boards and the wall.
Dulce de Leche (candy of milk) coated with

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restaurant and bar highlighting well-being cuisine for a holistic lifestyle. They believe in the value of eating nutritious food that provides more than sustenance for a healthy body it can also feed the soul, the mind, and even the skin. Each menu item at the restaurant has been tailored for the tropical climate using only the freshest, nest, ripest, and most expertly sourced ingredients, and always employs a key technique that lifts the dish from good to great. Its creative yet simple, light and full of avor, delivering natural energy to help you feel your best. Oazia Spavodka offers a relaxing evening out in an intimate setting and with a playful sensuous ambience dimmed light, chandeliers, the words love, beauty, fun on chalk boards and the wall, black and white dining sets and sofas with comfy cushions, and outdoor high-top chairs. The view inside this alfresco restaurant is
brilliantly artistic and sexy caps hanging on the high thatch roof, clouds and blue sky paintings on the wall, the sounds of dripping water on the pond, and lovely music in the air. Its just a perfect place to kiss. The menu isnt overwhelming it only offers a dozen selections of food from main course, appetizers, salads, soups and desserts but enough to tempt you to try a little bit of everything. That evening we were pampered and coddled by friendly and attentive servers who brought us a plate of delicious fresh Spinach and Home-Cured Salmon Salad with Caramelized Onion, Ginger, and Orange Zest for the entre. The avors meshed perfectly crunchy English Spinach, fresh Salmon meets the refreshing taste of orange, ginger and onion. Shortly after we were suggested to savor an ample portion of Stir-Fried Prawns in Lemongrass Sauce served with a side of Sauted
powdered sugar, and sweet Cinnamon Spice Island. We left feeling happy and satised with our coffee experience or as the founder likes to say caffeinated. This is a highly recommended place that goes beyond regular or decaf? Seniman Coffee Studio Jalan Sriwedari, Ubud (0361) 972-085 www.senimancoffee.com
OAZIA SPAVODKA BAR & KITCHEN

Before calling Bali their spiritual home, two dreamers Veronika and Julia traveled the world. With a global traveller mindset and their adoration of the ner things in life love, beauty, joy, art and delicious food, they created Oazia Spavodka a designer
including Ive Got Love a refreshing mix of fresh rambutan, (or lychee) lemon, mint and lemongrass with Russian Standard vodka served in a martini glass. It contains mint, said to stimulate the sex drive and boast fertility. The Secret Beach with coconut punch, a mixture of fresh coconut water, lime, sugar cane juice and fresh ginger shaken with Russian Standard vodka, served long over ice. It reveals Organic Vegetables and Mini Chicken Kotlety la Russia with a side of Spinach Mashed Potatoes. The tender chicken patties were perfectly combined with sauted mushroom in cream cheese. The impressive dessert came out in a beautiful presentation - a dessert symphony, a selection of three desserts; most-acclaimed Dark Chocolate Mousse the happiness hormone injection, East meets West sweet Chocolate Pancake with Balinese Green Filling and Orange Marmalade, and the signature White Chocolate Cheese Cake served with Strawberry Compote. The mission of the cooking team remains the same the entire menu; use quality
ingredients and cook them with plenty of love. All is cooked to perfection. Finally, what kind of Russian restaurant would it be without vodka? Its an obvious nod to the Russian culture that loves vodka; they have always been a notorious combination. We invigorated our palate with the Dream Diet a refreshing mixture of Rosemary infused Russian Standard vodka shaken with fresh grapefruit juice and olive oil, served long over ice. Rosemary is believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac due to its ability to increase circulation and sensitivity to touch. The bar serves delicious selections of aphrodisiac cocktails, all based on infused vodka
circulatory system from the raw ginger root while you take a sip. And take notes on their entertaining weekly events music and a special designed dinner at reasonable price. Its hard to believe that a memorable meal and great evening out with good cocktails can be attained in such a hidden place, tucked away in a small street in Canggu. Its a perfect discovery! Text by Ari Mustikawati Oazia Spavodka Jalan Sahadewa, Br. Anyar, Canggu (0361) 800-8887 www.oaziaspavodka.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF OAZIA SPAVODKA (TOP), BY ARI MUSTIKAWATI (BOTTOM)
the secret of a natural stimulant to the
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REST&RELAXATION
The Sudamala Suites & Villas is one of the very few places to stay that has an art gallery in it. You can feel the touch of art throughout the whole resort, especially in the rooms.
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f Kuta and Seminyak are hip and busy while Ubud is tranquil, Sanur is mix of both. It still preserves its art and cultural history, yet is modern and strategically located central
WELCOME
Entering the Sudamala Suites & Villas you will instantly feel welcomed. There is no large gate, long hallway nor intimidating maximum security. From the very front of the resort, the restaurant, the gallery faade and reception area are all public spaces. The demarcation between the hotel plaza and sidewalk was purposely done without boundaries, but just by elevation to provide a more open and welcome feeling. This two-storey building is inuenced by Balinese design with a touch of Chinese
and European (particularly Dutch). As I entered the resort I felt nostalgia for my childhood and my grandmothers house, which is strongly inuenced by the Dutch era. According to architect Putu Edy Semara, he and the owner wanted the resort to have something unique from an architectural point of view, and I believe they succeeded in combining traditional Balinese and coastal architecture very well. Highlighted by the use of materials in faded whites contrasted by bright pastels, a color combination that at times feels somewhat
to many of Balis other major tourist destinations, for when you need to shop or search for entertainment. Set in the calm and relaxed environment of Sanur on the east coast of Bali, where centuries of Balinese art and cultural history have been nurtured, the Sudamala Suites & Villas offers the perfect home for a getaway.
tacky, yet at the same time feels natural, humble and non-pretentious.
surrounding the Natah Saji courtyard offer many different views, shaded by lush treetops. Catch an occasional glimpse of the performances taking place on the adjacent terrace together with the inviting, magical sounds of Balinese music carried to your room by a soft breeze. The Legong Villa Suites, named after the quintessential Balinese Dance, features plush king-size beds and a private living/ dining room.
cooking. The restaurant features an indoor air-conditioned seating area for 20 and an alfresco seating area for 48. An additional 24 diners can be seated on the terrace of the gallery facing the Natah Saji courtyard. The Natah Saji courtyard is the central courtyard at the Suites & Villas and features beautiful lush landscaping with a paved area at either end that can be used for art and other performances. The wedding ceremonies and other outdoor gatherings. After an afternoon swim you can chill out and have a drink at the Bale Suda Joglo Lounge, which is adjacent to the Natah Saji courtyard. This beautiful handcarved structure stands proudly by the swimming pool, providing guests with a serene location for an afternoon drink or for those seeking refuge from the sun, and can seat up to 20 people.
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THE ROOMS
The Sudamala has total of 34 rooms, consisting of 24 deluxe suites, 8 studio suites and 2 villas. Each suite is named after a Balinese dance and decorated with a combination of contemporary and exotic Balinese. The touch of Indonesian ethnic design is instantly felt as soon as you stand at the colorful front door, as the whole room is decorated by paintings or Indonesian traditional fabrics and even the oor has an ethnic pattern. For the deluxe and studio suites you can choose to have a private patio, private gazebo or private balcony. In the deluxe suites, enjoy some much needed down-time in your very own Bale Begong pergola soothed by the calming distant sea breeze or the view of the central courtyard from your balcony. The 24 Deluxe Suites
RESTAURANT AND EVENT

Theres only one restaurant here, the Ares Restaurant & Lounge, which is located in front of the resort on the street side where a lot of people pass by. Ares is named after the inner most core of the banana stem; a traditional ingredient in Balinese cuisine. Ares serves traditional Balinese cuisine as well as international favorites. Authentic recipes and spices are the key to serving genuine Balinese
Natah Saji is also a beautiful backdrop for
THE SPA
The Sudajivas treatments are designed to restore balance and harmony between the body and mind in an ambiance of beauty, grace and tranquility. With spa products specially blended from natural elements found in the island, Sudajiva will redene your spa experience. They use Pevonia Botanica products that have been proven effective and deliver outstanding skin health, radiance and rejuvenation for all skin types. It has 4 treatment rooms and each room has an outdoor bathtub and / or shower. It was my rst experience bathing under the sun while seeing a buttery perched on a ower. It was a unique experience. The place is enclosed with high walls of course, so no one can take a peek at you. The Sudajiva also provides scheduled and private yoga classes wherein guests can indulge themselves in scheduled complimentary classes. The Sudamala hopes that with this memento guests will be able to do by themselves the regular practice of simple yogic postures, which can increase stamina and balance, enhance concentration and mental clarity and strengthen their body, while increasing exibility and serenity of mind.
THE ACTIVITIES
While at the Sudamala, you can enjoy art at the Sudakara ArtSpace, a contemporary art space with over 250 square meters of exhibition area for art and cultural presentations. The Sudakara ArtSpace showcases works from Indonesian artists and foreign artists based in Bali, and is an art destination in Sanur not to be missed. While staying at the Sudamala Suites & Villas guests can also enjoy many other activities including complimentary yoga classes, a stimulating splash in the crystal clear waters of the swimming pool, or enjoying quiet time with a good book wherever they feel like; in the library, at the poolside Bale Suda Lounge, under a tree on the lawn, or on the terrace of the restaurant. If youre feeling beachy, the nearest beach is only 500 meters away, so you can walk or rent a bicycle. Peaceful Sanur stretches for nearly 20 kilometers along Balis east coast and offers plenty of shops and cultural destinations for you. Places of interest include the Le Mayeur Museum, the Prasasti Blanjong- an inscribed ancient stone pillar dating back to 913 AD, Sindhu Beach and much more. Sudamala Suites & Villas Jl. Sudamala no. 20, Sanur (0361) 288-555 www.sudamalaresorts.com
Thinking of buying souvenirs for your family and friends back home? No need to go far since the Sudamala provides its own boutique shop that offers a choice of unique and exclusive handicrafts and artwork. Dont forget to buy one for yourself so you can always remember your visit to the artsy Sudamala.
PONDERINGPOINT
KEEP BALI CLEAN
Any mention of Bali immediately conjures up an image of an idyllic tropical island with bright, vivacious colours these are the hallmark of Balinese paintings, sculptures, furnishings and textiles, and lend a touch of exuberance and the demonic primitive to this exotic little isle.
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ut theres a smudge on that picture-perfect postcard. Some of that color is no longer bright, though its just as striking, and its made up of discarded crisp packets, Coke cans, ice cream wrappers, scrunched-up cigarette packets, and empty bottles, and it
a steep hill unless theres gold at the end of the rainbow. Maybe they need to look at this from an economic point of view. As the rubbish builds up some of the magic of this paradise will begin to fade. They need to protect the island as much as possible - keep it clean and keep the tourists coming back. If they dont get a grip on it now it will eventually be so obtrusive it will become a talking point, sooner or later. Nothing like a mound of rotting debris to spoil the mood and put you off your Tuna Carpaccio or fresh Calamari. So whats the solution? More garbage trucks for one, however much they may add to the congestion problems. And rubbish bins, which do exist but on a very small scale. And the rarity of them often means that they are overowing, and thus become mere target zones for more rubbish, just like mounds of garbage that become a type of natural skip. Street-walking garbage men, who Ive never seen here, would also be a help. But the greatest change that can be implemented is changing peoples attitudes. We are living in a media-controlled world and maybe a big poster campaign, ubiquitous and incessant, may yield results in the long term. It worked in England, why not here? Policing and forcing the issue is a short term measure and is difcult to sustain you cannot keep sweeping up after people indenitely. However, if theres a shift in the collective conscience, the results will be felt in a very practical sense, and the people will police themselves, ensuing in long term and denitive change. Things may not be at a critical level just yet, but things can escalate very quickly. Were all responsible for looking after this slice of paradise, and the time to put things in motion is now, not when its too late. Natural beauty and an exotic island is a wondrous thing it would be sacrilegious to spoil this one simply because were too lazy to walk to a bin. Text by Daniel Leemon
seems now like its everywhere you look. When you live here, you become anaesthetised and hardly even notice it. Of course its an age-old Asian disease, that strange combination of natural beauty, breath-taking scenery, wildlife, and rubbish; lots and lots of rubbish. Piled up on the side of the roads, stacked up on street corners, strewn around every bit of wasteland, dumped in all the roadside ditches, oating in the rivers, and worse of all, drifting Has this become something we expect and thus accept, something we regard as irreversible, or do we just think that the problem will go away if we stare straight ahead and just keep walking? Many times Ive sat and marvelled at a tranquil setting, only to then spot discarded plastic bags and other such items that tend to spoil the ambience somewhat. In fairness, most of the Westerners Ive encountered who live here take care with their litter and are conscious of the need to maintain and upkeep the environment - this has been inbred in us in our own countries through persistent repetition in the media and considerable government campaigns. Is it the tourists? If it is, theres a simple solution zero tolerance. Instant on-the-spot nes for any littering. Sure, at rst
there will be some sticky situations, any venture of this enormity will have its teething problems, but eventually the message will get through. What about the locals? The majority of Balinese that Ive encountered are proud of their island, effusive in showing it off, and theyre world-famous for the beauty of their craftsmanship they are driven by aesthetics and they take great pride in general appearances. But Ive personally witnessed countless occasions where food wrapping and other such items are casually discarded without a second glance. Of course this can be a delicate subject, complicated by the day-to-day worries of the average Indonesian. Its difcult to get people who are struggling to make ends meet and whose only concern is to feed their family to feel bad about littering. But should the two be mutually exclusive? What about the powers-that-be? In my experience they tend to move slower than an asthmatic sloth carrying dumbbells up
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FOTOFOLIO
ARTISTIC JOURNEY
Mencapai Puncak
by Putu Edy Asmara Putra 2011, 170 x 140 cm, acrylic and ink on canvas
This months FotoFolio features 7 contemporary Balinese artists who have showcased their artwork in Sudakara ArtSpace. Each creative process can be referred to as the journey of the artist, and by enjoying their art we are carried away in this journey of curiosity, wonderment and awe. www.sudakaraartspace.com
Banyan Tree by Dayu Bulan Oka, 2012, 153 x 109 cm, acrylic on canvas
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Ngelawang
by Teja Astawa 2011, 150 x 200 cm, acrylic on canvas
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All the Worlds a Stage by Tatang BSP, 2012, 140 x 180 cm, oil on canvas
Arrrgghh
by Ida Bagus Purwa 2012, 200 x 230 cm, oil, charcoal, acrylic on canvas
Massa by Made Djirna, 2011, 140 x 200 cm, oil on canvas
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Hermes
by Wayan Sujana Suklu 2011, 150 x 200 cm, charcoal, acrylic, pentel on canvas
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
Wine
Adjacent to the best-kept secret beauty of Saba Beach in Gianyar, theres a factory that produces local grapes into local wines that are ready to compete with the current market-dominating imported wines.
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Clockwise : Farmers harvest the grapes, and then the grapes are processed into wine in the factory.
opportunity to take a look closer at the process of something we enjoy every now and then. Until we see it well never how that in every product we hold, it has gone through some complicated process beforehand. And so that morning I went to the Sababay Winery in Gianyar. They had just received about 5 tons of freshly picked grapes from farmers in Buleleng and were ready to make some wine. In recent years the founders of the Sababay Winery have
By producing local wine, the Sababay Winery is not merely chasing benets but also creating a business that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, empowering farmers and creating more employment.
was as excited as Charlie in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when I got invited by the Sababay Winery to have a tour. I wondered what would be in there, would there be Oompa Loompas or a wine river? Of course not. I guess the child in me hasnt gone away. But it is always exciting though, when given been partnering with Buleleng farmers to introduce international viticulture standards, thereby improving grape quality for winemaking as well as increasing family incomes for farmers. They created fair trade and pay a higher price to the farmers, much higher than the farmers received from buyers who set the price very low. The poor farmers couldnt do anything because they didnt know where else to go and also lacked marketing skills. By producing local wine, the Sababay Winery is not merely chasing benets but also creating a business that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, empowering farmers and creating more employment. It can utilize as many as 20,000 workers for a 1,000-hectare farm. In terms of the ecosystem, the Buleleng region in North Bali, particularly the Gerokgak, Seririt and Banjar areas are
quite suitable for vineyards. Due to reduced water resources for agricultural elds, vineyards are an appropriate alternative to replace rice crops. Since the 1980s, farmers have been familiar with the cultivation of grapes, as this time was the heyday before the invasion of imported wines into the domestic market. For a long time, this fertile and promising grape farm wasnt managed well. The farmers sold their harvest to the previous buyer for a really cheap price, only because they dont know where else to go. Uncertain price uctuations, uncertainty of the market to absorb the product, the characteristic of fresh grapes that cannot last long, changes in climate patterns, expensive production, no maximum care and lack of innovation in farming techniques and pests also become problems for them. Often these farmers were also trapped in high-interest loans. By now getting managed by Sababay, these farmers received assurance that their harvest will always be accommodated throughout the year. This way Sababay is also giving back to the community. Above the emerald rice terraces and far away from the renowned tourist beaches, Balis traditional big, round juicy grapes have been grown for generations in rich, arid soil nestled among the volcanos of the northern Singaraja Buleleng region. Balinese grapes are variants of the Alphonse-Lavallee and Belgia grapes
believed to have been introduced by the Dutch, and have been grown in this area by subsistence farmers for over a hundred years. The factory is located in Gianyar, not far from the vineyards and utilizes the most modern winemaking techniques and organic processes to transform Balis traditional grapes into naturally delicious and well-balanced red, rose and white wines. Sababays quality wines are produced in a tropical climate near the equator, which allows the grapes to grow all year round, compared to only once a year harvests in the worlds more temperate climates. Grapes come in all year around so it was designed to accommodate the farmers crops on a regular basis and to be able to blend the different vintages in order to maintain consistent quality. Not like any other local winery, which produces their wine in Indonesia but imports the grape extract, only Sababay uses import top of the range French equipment to assure soft treatment of the grapes prior to fermentation. This stage is crucial as they are dealing with local grapes with thick skins and large pops and any roughness will result in low quality juice with plenty of astringency. Fermentation is conducted in temperature controlled stainless tanks and, after clarication and ltration, bottling completes the
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authentic local grapes planted in Buleleng farms. But they do
processing. Every step of the way the products are analyzed in the laboratory, which is also a sensory evaluation room where the wines are tasted and where blends are decided. Once bottled, the wines are kept in cool rooms. Currently Sababay produces two kinds of wines. One is Black Velvet, a red wine with brilliant dark ruby red tones and a bouquet of ripe berry fruits, plums, roasted oak and a hint of nutmeg, light bodied with a savory palate and long spicy fruit avors. The grape is de-stemmed, crushed and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks for 3 days before being gently pressed off skins. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine is further kept in contact with French oak before being stabilized, claried and bottled. All of the red wines are subsequently bottle aged in a temperature controlled cellar and are best enjoyed upon release and slightly chilled. The second one is Pink Blossom, a Rose wine with brilliant cerise tones with an abundance of fresh berry fruits, lychee and guava aromas. Generous and persistent exotic fruit characters on the palate with a refreshing crisp nish, this is an aromatic Rose style that will suit any menu and is a great choice as an aperitif. Pink Blossom is designed to be enjoyed young and is at its best
when served chilled. The grape is de-stemmed, crushed and spends a short period of maceration on skins before being gently pressed off. The pink juice is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks for a week. The resulting wine is then stabilized, claried and bottled without delay. Whats unique with these wines are they are also good when paired with Indonesian cuisine such as Sate Lilit, Gado-gado, Ayam Pepes and even Rendang. When I went there for my wine tasting they paired it with cassava and spring roll. It was very good. The winery with its tiled ooring and walls, its beautiful lined up stainless steel tanks, its magnicent window bay, and the lush garden all around, is quite an impressive site for all visitors. A complete guided tour of the winery is available upon advanced request. Curious now to see whats inside and drink all the wines? Sababay Winery Prof. Doktor Ida Bagus Mantra Jl. Bypass no. 333x Gianyar (0361) 949-099 www.sababaywinery.com
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There is a lot to see in Southern Sumatra : Ranau Lake, Bengkulu, Pasemah Highlands, Pagaralam and more beautiful places that surely make you want to go back.
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green ridges that rise on either side. To the west the smooth cone of Mount Seminung rises, and olive-grey monkeys shift through the branches of the trees. I am standing on the shores of Ranau Lake, a large lake locked in the jungle-clad hills of Southern Sumatra. It is a beautiful, peaceful place, and there is not another traveler in sight. Sumatra is a land of superlatives. A great green oblong, tilting at the Indian Ocean, it is the worlds sixth largest island, a place studded with towering volcanoes and speckled with lakes. Most travelers stick to the string of ne attractions in striking distance of the heaving northern city of Medan Toba Lake, Lawang Hill, and Berastagi while others head for Padang to trek the nearby mountains or the jungle trails of the offshore Mentawai Islands. But I am here to explore Sumatras forgotten side; the great sweep of the southern provinces where the tracks
he lake stretches before me in a sheet of steely grey water. Small boats creep across the glassy surface and skeins of white mist cling to the
The Ranau Lake, deep in the hills of southern Sumatra, with the Mount Seminung in the background.
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On the other side of Tanjung Tinggi is Tanjung Kelayang Beach, which is known for its view of
The enigmatic redbrick temples of Muara Jambi, once the seat of a great Hindu-Buddhist kingdom, deep in the forests of Jambi province.
remain resolutely unbeaten. Ranau Lake, on the borders of the Lampung and South Sumatra provinces, is my rst stop. Lack of temples notwithstanding, the setting reminds me of Balis Batur Lake but the locals tell me tigers still slip down into the villages from time to time. Villages built on stilts an anti-tiger defense stand amongst the trees, and the potholed roads that loop around the shores are free from trafc. Ranau Lake is cradled in the hills of the Barisan Hill, a great ridge of mountains that stretches along the entire length of Sumatra, walling off the rugged west coast from the forested atlands to the east. After leaving the lake I cut through these hills and head north past stormy beaches to Bengkulu, a sleepy little city with a very strange history. While most of Indonesia was once a Dutch colony, Bengkulu and the surrounding province that bears its name was British territory until 1824. Bengkulu was Southeast Asias original hardship posting; an unremitting loss for
the British government, and many of the men sent to run the place died of fever and alcoholism. Today it is a sleepy, friendly town, studded with echoes of an earlier age. I explore the tranquil cemetery where the crooked graves of soldiers and civilians stand amongst the tall grass and admire the rusting cannons on the ramparts of Fort Marlborough, an imposing hulk of masonry looking out across the red roofs of the old town to the empty sweep of the ocean and the dark line of the Barisan Hill. The most famous British resident of Bengkulu was Thomas Stamford Rafes, who founded Singapore while serving as governor there. After taking up the post in 1818, he set out on an expedition into the mountains, discovering the famous Rafesia, the worlds biggest and smelliest ower along the way. After a few days of exploring Bengkulu I set out to follow in his footsteps. The great sweep of the Pasemah Highlands lies far beneath me under a blanket of creamy clouds. A bitter wind
is blowing, and the light of a steely dawn is leaching into the South Sumatra skies. I am approaching the summit of Mount Dempo, the 3,173-meter mountain that looms over these green uplands. After arriving in the cool township of Pagaralam, I explored waterfalls and villages of carved teakwood then picked my way through the rice elds to nd the enigmatic 2000-year-old megaliths that dot the countryside. This region, the Pasemah Highlands of the South Sumatra province, is a place of tea gardens and fresh air. I nd myself wondering why so few tourists come here. The area is dominated by the looming presence of Mount Dempo, and now I am approaching the summit in the company of a local mountaineering enthusiast called Maman. We set out at midnight from the trailhead deep in the sprawling tea gardens that cloak the lower slopes, clambering through the dense forest in the hours of darkness. Maman tells me that the mountain was traditionally
European explorers rst came across this place in the 19th century. Since then the central temples have been restored but there are hundreds of other structures out in the forest, some only recently discovered.
Fort Marlborough, the main base for the British in Bengkulu, was completed in 1717. It was later used by the Dutch, and by the Japanese in World War II. Today it still dominates the old parts of Bengkulu.
viewed as the receptacle for the souls of departed ancestors, ruled over by a deity called Puyung Raja Nyawe. Finally we are approaching our goal, passing through stunted bushes cloaked with the grey-green lichen known here as jengot angin, the beard of the wind. It has been a hard climb, but the view is worth it. The mountain is a dormant volcano and from the summit we look down on a deep, lake-lled crater. To the east the coppery clouds are melting over the highlands, and the dark ridges of the Bukit Barisan rise like shark ns. To the west meanwhile, beyond a descending tangle of green ridges I can
see the pale coastline of the Bengkulu province. Once I descend from the mountain my journey takes me east to Palembang, the seething capital of South Sumatra and once the seat of an independent Malay kingdom. This is a watery down, straddling the banks of the great Musi River. I make my escape by boat, heading downstream to the beaches of nearby Bangka Island. A handful of low-key resorts dot the coast here, but there are no other tourists in sight so I can relax and let my Dempo blisters heal in splendid isolation. Beyond Bangka I return to the British cannon still dot the ramparts and the courtyard of Fort Marlborough.
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mainland and head north towards my nal destination in this unexplored quarter of Sumatra. The jungle stretches away on either side, full of furious insect noise. The air is damp and clammy, and very still, and I wonder nervously for a moment about those tigers. I am standing in a clearing in the forest at Muara Jambi, feeling a little like Indiana Jones. Before me lies a chaos of tumbled red bricks and knotted creepers I am looking out over the ruins of a civilization. This spot, 25 kilometers from the modern regional capital of Jambi, was the seat of the Melayu Kingdom in the 11th and 12th centuries. This powerful HinduBuddhist realm ruled over a vast swathe of territory, and controlled much of the trade
that passed through the Straits of Melaka. Far from the mountainous sources of basalt, the rulers built their massive temple complexes from red brick, and when the kingdom collapsed in the 13th century the jungle took over, the buildings crumbled, and the Melayu was forgotten. European explorers rst came across this place in the 19th century. Since then the central temples have been restored but there are hundreds of other structures out in the forest, some only recently discovered. As I wander alone along the forest trails, fragments of 1,000-year-old pottery crunch beneath my feet. Eventually I emerge beside a narrow creek where a local villager is dipping a cantilevered Chinese-style shing net into the green water. I sit down at the edge of a bamboo bridge to watch him work. Muara Jambi is a far cry from the crowded relics of Indonesias other ancient civilizations at Borobudur and Prambanan in Java, and indeed the whole of this untraveled region is a world away from tour bus routes and beaten tracks. But my journey has taken in everything from white beaches to mountain peaks, Buddhist temples to colonial relics, and all along the way I was met with a warm welcome from local people, eager to welcome travelers to their forgotten corner of Indonesia. Im sure I will be back! Text and Photos by Tim Hannigan
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Sharing and Caring in Kedai

Through Kedai, Tika has a hidden agenda to drive people to create. To draw something. Write something. Sing something.
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nyone that has watched the movie Stranger than Fiction would be familiar with the character Ana Pascal,
rebel, to bake, and let the shabby yet friendly space become a hub for peoples movement and activity. She would trade her delish cookies and pastries not just for money but for anything: a guitar or just a smile from her regulars. Songstress and all in-between, Kartika Jahja opened Kedai back in August of 2008 with a similar spirit. Her concept was born out of her concern that Indonesia could not enjoy its own outstandingly rich, domestic variant of coffee although the country is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Why should people pay almost twenty times the price because sellers should purchase Indonesian roasted coffee from abroad. Tika, which is her nickname, also
wanted to revive the memory of the lively coffee culture she experienced when she was studying art in Seattle in the late 1990s. Yet she recalled that she was disheartened to see that they sold Indonesian coffee for US$2 or equal to Rp. 30,000 per cup. The price was nothing for them there, but here? she questioned. She returned home to Indonesia in the midst of Starbucks fever. That made her miss her time in Seattle where everyone had their own favorite coffee house and didnt feel obliged to dress up. Thus she aspired to make her own warm and unpretentious coffee house that could be like a second home to her customers. Tikas choice of interior design was quite rare back then when the minimalist-
the love-interest of protagonist superstrict taxman Harold Crick. Ms. Pascal, played by the lovely Maggie Gyllenhaal, is a Yale Law School drop out who nds her textbooks puffed up with recipes and then discovers that baking is her true passion. She decided that she doesnt have to go to court to improve the worlds condition and/or to make everyone happy. Ana established her own small diner whose motto reects her vision: We are here to ght, to think, to love, to
Unique usage of recycled materials such as rice colanders cover lamps and rustic drums replace table legs.
sleek-modern look dominated the market. Having found herself intimidated by such a style, she vowed to let people wear their own skin when dropping in at her place. Tika created a friendly atmosphere in Kedai by combining every quirky piece of home furnishing she already owned and a wide selection of warm toned colors. But that alone wont make Kedai stand out in the current crowd of vintage, shabby cafs. Kedai holds its unique position because of the usage of recycled materials. She calls it re-purpose, a practice of using items that were rst produced for other, different objectives. Instant examples can be seen even before entering Kedai. Tika utilized wood from used crates and turned them into
window panels. Inside a chandelier adorned with spoons and forks hangs in the corner, an old sewing machine functions as table on which a jar of cigarettes stands on top, rice colanders cover lamps and rustic drums replace table legs. Tika claimed that she discovered many of the objects at ea markets or at her grandmothers house. Tika has been fond of the concept of re-purposing since years ago. In 2001 she had an interior design business promoting this concept but she was forced to close it after clients duplicated her idea and massproduced it. In 2008 when I was about to open Kedai, I thought to make this as a showroom of re-purposed objects as well, explained Tika.
She hesitated at rst because one consultant recommended that she choose another interior style: straight minimalist or pure ethnic, but not the combination of both. But Tika decided to go on with her own plan. She was surprised to see that the concept of re-purposed objects became the main attraction of Kedai. Tikas sense of humor is evident in the way she has named foods and beverages on the menu, which is mostly Indonesian. They are tacky names like Rayuan Maut (guava, pineapple, strawberry mixed juice) and Nasi Goreng Jumat Kliwon (anchovybirds-eye chili seasoned fried rice), which will bring thoughts of 1970s horror movies and some phrases that can be read on Javas North Coast (Pantura) trucks.
Tika claimed that she discovered many of the objects at ea markets or at her grandmothers house. She has been fond of the concept of re-purposing since years ago.
Again, she emphasized the need for every business to reect its owners character in her decision to serve Indonesian food. If I want to serve European or other countries food it should be the best, and I dont know how to cook it, but I can make the best bakwan (East Javas variation of bakso broth) in town so Id just better focus on that, she said. Through Kedai, Tika has a hidden agenda to drive people to create. To draw something. Write something. Sing something. Tika wanted to light the bulb of creativity inside peoples head and make them aware that they can do the same thing. Tika wanted to show that they dont have to spend a large sum of money to incarnate their ideas
because everything can be used as a resource, everything as a stimulus. She is not against factory made items, but Tika declares that pre-loved things have more soul compared to mass-produced products. To fulll her intentions, Tika welcomes her customers to hold workshops and share their knowledge at Kedai. She has held writing, photography, woodcutting and lm workshops there, attended by her loyal customers. Previously the upper oor of Kedai was intended for that purpose but the activity has been put on hold for a while. Her other goal is to benet all people related to Kedai. Tika chose a mind conscious business scheme and picked Merdeka Coffee, a Sentul-based supplier
that runs a fair trade transaction. The supplier cut the long supply chain by purchasing coffee directly from the farmers. Shes delighted now to witness the mushrooming of other coffee shops such as Anomali Coffee and Coffeewar that are selling Indonesias single origin coffee and paying close attention to their coffee and the welfare of the farmers. The lesson I learned is that youll get people to appreciate your work as long as youre sincere in doing it, said Tika conclusively. Text and Photos by Shinta Eka Kedai Jl. Benda no. 89, South Jakarta (021) 781-9945
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FLY ME TO PARIS
Accor Hotels in Bali and Lombok, Malaysia and Singapore are giving away a free holiday to the romantic city of Paris in France for two lucky winners (inclusive of a return ight on Garuda Indonesia or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) and 4 days/3 nights accommodation in an Accor hotel. The two lucky monthly winners will also get the chance to win hot electronic gadgets such as a Samsung Galaxy SIII, IPad3 and a free stay in Accor Hotels in one of the 3 countries. Travellers can choose from any of the 20 participating hotels in Bali, Lombok, Malaysia and Singapore offering both city and leisure destinations. Furthermore, Le Club Accorhotels and Accor Advantage Plus members booking the Fly Me to Paris promotion will be eligible for triple points on stays before December 31, 2012, and double chances at the lucky draw. www.accorhotels.com/ymetoparis
NEW FAVORITE
Aston International recently opened its rst trendy select service favehotel in Yogyakarta. The new fave enjoys one of the best locations in Yogyakarta and is no more than 5 minutes from Fort Vredeburg and the Yogya Expo Center, making it equally interesting for tourists and business travelers alike. With 101 fun, fresh and friendly rooms, Yogyakartas rst fave aims to bring edgy design and unprecedented levels of service to the citys budget hotel market, and affords facilities and amenities usually associated with more costly hotels such as an attractive and contemporary hotel lobby, a stylish meeting rooms and an eclectic caf. www.favehotels.com
ANOTHER APPRECIATION
Century Park Hotel recently received an honorable appreciation award from Tripadvisor as one of the top ranked properties in Jakarta (according to a recent report from comScore in 2012). With more than two decades of experience in the hotelier industry, we are not only one of the top well-known four star hotels in Jakarta for our guests, but also within the online communities we are trusted as one of the top ranked properties as reported by TripAdvisor. com, said Mr. Bilal Chamsine, General Manager of the Century Park Hotel. TripAdvisor is the worlds largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. Century Park Hotel, Jalan Pintu Satu Senayan, Jakarta, (021) 571-2041; www.atletcentury.com
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DINE & SPA FOR CHARITY

Ayana Resort and Spa Bali in partnership with the R.O.L.E Foundation are organizing their second annual ROLE MODELS program, training fourteen underprivileged Indonesian women as Food & Beverage servers, Cooks, or Spa Therapists. The trainees will then host a ROLE Models charity dinner at the Dava restaurant on October 6. Meanwhile, the Spa will offer a ROLE Models Upgrade throughout the month of October, with guests able to add a short massage from a trainee on to their spa treatment at a nominal cost. All proceeds from the ROLE Models dinner and spa experiences will go to the R.O.L.E Foundation to support vocational training programs at the Foundations Nusa Dua campus. fb.reservation@ayanaresort.com www.rolefoundation.org
BALINALE 2012
Balinale International Film Festival from October 22 to 28 will launch with the new digital Cinema XXI at The Beachwalk. The event celebrates the art of lm with a special selection of feature length and short lms. Balinale 2012 received a record number of submissions from 24 countries and extended ofcial invitations to be included in its diverse international lm program. With a long history of supporting established and aspiring local lmmakers, the festival aims to provide a platform for Indonesians to show their lms to an international audience, network with industry professionals, and discover new talent. The 6th annual festival program includes lm industry forums, gourmet cinema, daily seminars, a free childrens lm program, and a series of educational workshops. This year they will also be launching a VSS (Very Small Screen) Film Competition. www.balinale.com
CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR

St. Regis Bali Resort presents an exquisite culinary experience with the exclusive Champagne Duval - Leroy and Sturia Caviar on October 13 starting at 7 p.m. The distinctive evening will begin with a cocktail and canap reception at the King Cole Bar followed by a lavish seven course dinner at 7.30 p.m. at the Astor Ballroom. Each course will be specially prepared by Executive Chef Agung Ardiawan and will truly reect the elegance and sumptuousness of Caviar and Champagne. St. Regis Bali Kawasa Pariwisata Nusa Dua (0361) 847-8111 www.stregis.com/bali
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UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, which started in 2004, will soon have its 9th year in Ubud. Delivering the most exciting and diverse programs to date, the 2012 Ubud Readers & Writers Festival will feature Indonesian writers such as Riri Riza, Happy Salma, Mira Lesmana, Todung Mulya Lubis, Rio Helmi, Ketut Yuliarsa, Butet Manutung and Iswadi Pratama. This year the festival introduces the Art & Food Market, a venue where writers and the audience can wind down overlooking the gorgeous Tjampuhan Ridge. The market features the Rumah Baca/Reading Room with a program of special readings and a showcase of Endek cloth, batik, painting, sculpture and jewelry from Ubud artisans. www.ubudwritersfestival.com
AIM FOR HOLE IN ONE

GolfLink Resorts Pecatu New Kuta Golf will celebrate its 5th anniversary from October 5 - 6. On October 5 the opening ceremony will be led by Mr. B. Rajakulasingham, the General Manager of New Kuta Golf, with all of the management and staff attending. During October 6 there will be two shotgun starts, with morning and afternoon tee times, followed by a gala dinner at The Link Restaurant. There will be many attractive door prizes, including 3 Hole In-One cars, a Rp 300.000.000,- hole in-one BNI bank account, and 4 motorbikes as the grand lucky draw prizes. Golink Resorts New Kuta Golf Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Banjar Dinas Kauh, Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort, Pecatu, (0361) 848-1333; www.newkutagolf.com
ELEGANT EVENING
Four Seasons Resorts Bali presents two exceptional dining occasions on October 5 at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and on October 6 at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, with one of the most prestigious wine estates from California, Silver Oak. Wines featured at both dinners will include the Sauvignon Blanc Twomey Cellar Napa Valley 2011, Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak Napa Valley 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2007 and Merlot Twomey Cellar Napa Valley 2007. For reservations, call Cynthia Sitompul on +62 361 701 010 ext 8404 or email at cynthia.sitompul@fourseasons.com, Ratna Puriningsih on +62 361 977 577 ext 8003 or email at ratna.puriningsih@fourseasons.com
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

The Bella Donna Group supported by Martha Tilaar Group and Forever Jewelry presented a comprehensive and inspirational wedding exhibition at the InterContinental Resort Bali from August 31 - September 2. This second exhibition organized by the Bella Donna Group answers the needs of future bride and grooms. The exhibition was opened by the spouse of the Governor of Bali, Mrs. Ayu Pastika, and the fashion show featured top designers such as Adjie Notonegoro, Billy Tjong, Chenny Han, Monika Weber, Widhi Budimulia, Agnes Budhisurya, Hengki Kawilarang, Tjok Abi, and Ali Charisma as well as the collaboration of Intan Avantie and Anne Avantie.
FESTIVE CELEBRATION
Inna Grand Bali Beach, Sanur celebrated the 67th Indonesian Independence Day in conjunction with its 46th anniversary on August 17. The festive day started with a agraising ceremony in front of the hotel lobby, then was followed by fun games and a variety of traditional games such as a traditional box nyuun keben race, a sack race, climbing a Pedanan tree and much more. The hotel employees also performed Balinese traditional instrumental Baleganjur during the event. www.innagrandbalibeach.com
TEMPLE CEREMONY
Bali Hyatt held a temple ceremony at the Manik Segara Temple as a special occasion for its Hindu employees on August 30-31. On August 30 they had a purication ceremony accompanied by a Baleganjur (a Balinese orchestra) then a holy procession from the temple to Kesuma Sari Beach and back to the temple again, where they were welcomed by a Rejang dance. The highlight of the ceremony was on August 31, when the priest conducted a prayer together with all the Hindu followers from the Bali Hyatt. The ceremony ended with a Topeng Sidakarya (Mask) Dance. www.bali.resort.hyatt.com 2012 82 BALI&BEYOND OCTOBER
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IN VINO VERITAS
Bella Rosa Restaurant at the Padma Resort Bali once again held Vinoticity on September 4. This monthly event is a night gathering of wine lovers and wine enthusiasts, and the recent event featured 7 varieties from Famille Castel (France) including Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve de France Merlot, Vin De Pays Merlot, Reserve de France Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin De Pays Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux and Syrah Rouge. This is the third time the Padma Resort Bali at Legian and Indowines have collaborated together creating a wine tasting evening. Derry of Indowines believes in the phrase In Vino Veritas meaning that theres truth in wine. www.padmaresortbali.com
HEARTWARMING CONCERT
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali held its annual UNICEF Check Out For Children Challenge charity event on August 24. Internationally acclaimed Indonesian violinist Iskandar Widjaya took to the stage at the Bali International Convention Centre and delighted the audience with his musical expertise. Be The Change, Be The Inspiration An Evening With Iskandar Widjaya was a moving concert that touched the hearts of many. The proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated directly to UNICEF and channeled to a project that vaccinates and educates impoverished children across the Asia Pacic region.. www.westin.com/bali
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Kayumanis Chefs Collaboration 2012 was a standing cocktail reception with interactive food stations held on August 24 at Kayumanis Jimbaran starting at 5.30 p.m. 150 guests attended the event including the in-house guests of Kayumanis and the gangsa, hospitality industry professionals, selected media partners, and other privileged guests from the local and expatriate community in Bali. Kayumanis Chefs Collaboration is an annual celebration of the variety of cuisines and creations that the team of chefs at Kayumanis and the gangsa have to offer, and is a unique opportunity for the guests and customers to have an interactive dining experience and an amazing way to showcase the wealth of artisanal purveyors of food and beverages in Bali. www.kayumanis.com, www.thegangsa.com
DANOYA VILLA
PRIVATE LUXURY RESIDENCES
Offering the relaxing tropical villas, mixing openplan architecture with an Indonesian touch, Danoya Villa are stylishly furnished with all the modern benets that are expected at luxury resort. This 2012, Danoya ofcially launched their new private villas of two bedroom, three bedroom Royal categories and Imperial ve bedroom villa. With its stylish and modern presentation, these new villas feature private swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen, living room family entertainment with home theatre DVD player and cable channel television, IDD telephone, and wireless internet, LCD TV and full air conditioned in each room. Located in prime area, Danoya Villa is only 40 minutes away from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport. Close to restaurants, shopping center of Seminyak and entertainment district of Oberoi; also few minutes from the beach, Danoya Villa will be an ideal retreat in a perfect destination for your holiday getaway in Bali.
jalan batubelig 559, kerobokan, bali 80361 indonesia tel: +62 361 4735305 | fax: +62 361 4733372 email: reservation@danoya.com | www.danoya.com
private luxury residences
Maxi Hotel & Spa

The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Balis shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Bali while keeping all the islands best shops, bars, restaurants and beaches within easy walking distance. Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar, meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, childrens pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and transfer, snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby sitter upon request, broadband internet connection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing. The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Balis famous Kuta Beach.
Jl. Legian 83A, Legian Tel: (0361) 754-082 Fax: (0361) 750-792 E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com Website: www.maxi-hotel.com
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BALI ORCHID GARDEN Enjoy the beauty of walking among hundreds of beautiful and rare orchids, Heliconia, Ginger and other interesting plants. A peaceful, natural and safe haven close to the city. Enjoy a drink and nd unique souvenirs. Tel: 466-010, Fax: 466-011 www.baliorchidgardens.com E-mail: info@baliorchidgarden.biz BALI QUAD DISCOVERY TOURS - The Bali Quad and Bali Buggy tours both bring you to a part of Bali where you still can nd old traditions alive. Drive yourself with a specially designed off-road vehicle that copes with all kinds of terrain, through an authentic part of the island, passing rice elds, crossing jungles and driving through a traditional Balinese village. The views during these tours are sometimes beyond description. BaliQuad (using ATVs / quad bikes) and BaliBuggy (using off-road cars) are located in different locations which offer different tracks. A special 2-in-1 adventure can be arranged, combining both off-road tours in one great adventurous day. BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar Tel: 720-766; Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com
INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS
NEWSPAPER DIRECT Bali widest range of daily newspapers from anywhere of the world. Chose from 1012 titles of 79 countries, daily, weekly or as you like it. This service delivers you the complete edition of your preferred hometown newspaper on the same day of publication to your hotel or residence on Bali. Contact your hotel or villa reception or call or email them for the selection and pricelist 0361 769414 / info@ newspaperdirect-bali.com
TOURS & TRAVEL

ADVENTURE INDONESIA Tour Operator Tailored Made Itinerary, Special Interest Tours : Orangutan & Dayak, Komodo & Flores Adventure, Tana Toraja, Explore Irian Jaya Tribes, Fun Jungle Survival, Student Field Trips. BALI: Ruko Wana Segara 12A, Tel: (0361) 750 971, 750 964. JAKARTA: Wisma 31 kemang, 3rd oor tel: (021) 7182250/56, Email: info@adventureindonesia.com www.adventureindonesia.com ADVENTURE INDONESIA ready to be your professional outsource partner for your corporate outing and training event, ready to customize for the best result in indoor as well outdoor event activities. You decide how far the breakthrough you want to get in the event. And we will design the best program and most suitable facilities to make sure your goal achieved! Email : info@adventureindonesia.co.id, Tel +62 21 7196061, 7182250
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES
AIRPORT OPERATOR: Tel: (0361) 751-011 CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369 ROYAL BRUNEI: Tel: (0361) 757-292 SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383 GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807 MERPATI: Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 235-358 Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Reservation Call center 08041234567 NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 THAI INTERNATIONAL: Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 QATAR AIRWAYS: Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Fax: (0361) 760-275 DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 40,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011 CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: denpasar@mofa.go.jp MALAYSIA: Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com ROYAL DANISH: Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, no. 229, Sanur Tel: (0361) 8216-979, Fax: (0361) 287-931 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com POLAND: Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com SLOVAKIA: Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com SPAIN: Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id SWEDEN & FINLAND: Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: (0361) 754-457 E-mail: bali@honorarvertretung.ch THAILAND: Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com TIMOR LESTE: Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15.
MUSEUMS
AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA): Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm. ABIAN KAPAS: Tel: (0361) 227-176 East Denpasar. ANTONIO BLANCO: Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays. GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY: Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends. GALLERY SENIWATI: Jl. Ubud Raya, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 MUSEUM BALI: Tel: (0361) 235-059, 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar. MUSEUM LE MAYEUR: Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur. Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday. MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA: Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended. MUSEUM NEKA: Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm. MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN: Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com MUSEUM RUDANA: Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud. MUSEUM SUBAK: Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.
HEALTH&MEDICAL
Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For Bali Belly, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctorprescribed antibiotics. Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace uids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods. Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and a hat. AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world. They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.
CLINIC&HOSPITAL
INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361. Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515. BIMC Hospital Kuta 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761 263, Fax: (0361) 767 701 BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre. Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363 Tel: (0361) 3000 911, Fax: (0361) 3001 150
TOURIST INFO.
INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188 NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011 BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE: Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76 BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 222-387 SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41 UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.
CONSULATES
AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au BRITAIN: Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id BRAZIL: Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 Email: brazilconsul@bali.net CHILE: Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com
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