Bali & Beyond Magazine May 2016

M A Y 2 016
VOLUME 17 NO. 192
MY BALI HOME
NEW VILLAS AT FOUR
SEASONS RESORT BALI
AT JIMBARAN BAY
WELCOME TO
OLD TOWN
A CULTURAL TOUR
OF SINGARAJA
VINTAGE
CHARM
WHEN CLASSIC
MEETS MODERN
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BALI&BEYOND MAY 2016
TEAMTALK
VINTAGE CHARM
Om Swastiastu...
Despite so many new and upcoming places that attract tourists to the island, the old
brands, buildings and destinations are still doing their best to keep up with the current trends.
They may have undergone renovation, revitalization or expansion, but they are not left
behind as they are very well preserved. In fact, many of them are still high on the list of Balis
places to visit and hard to beat by the new ones.
It has been more than 20 years since the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay rst
established itself as one of the rst luxurious villa resorts in the world, yet still gives surprises.
COVER
Photo Courtesy of
Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur
Earlier this year the resort launched newly revamped villas that blend Balinese architecture
with a modern touch nd out more about this gem in Rest & Relaxation. Meanwhile,
Waterbom Bali may have been opened for 15 years already, but their new extreme slides
show that age is just a number. Join our adventure experience the four new slides in Action
& Attraction, and get ready to have a most fun day at the water park!
Our team also took a trip to Singaraja to discover the story of the town as well as its
historical buildings read Lifestyle & Leisure to nd out about our adventure. From outside
of Bali our contributor Edna Tarigan discovers the tea tradition in Jakarta that has its roots
going back centuries ago, which she shares in Capital Corner, while Fadil Aziz in Beyond
Bali takes us on a hunt for Art Deco buildings in Bandung.
These destinations are rich with history and they prove that preservation is one of the main
keys that make Indonesia, particularly Bali, charming in everyones eyes. Lets cherish them
together.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

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Jl. S. Parman, Niti Mandala Renon, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 222 387, 226 313 Fax: (0361) 226 313
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ANGGARA MAHENDRA
EDNA TARIGAN
is a visual storyteller who

captures moments visually
as daily notes to record
the emotion of the subjects
and its surroundings. In
2012, he decided to focus
on learning telling stories
through photography by
joining workshops with John
Stanmeyer, Francezco Zizola
and Kadir Van Lohuizen
of Noor Images, Permata
Photojournalist Grant and
Foundry Photojournalism
Workshop.
www.anggaramahendra.com
is a Jakarta-based travel
writer. She began her
professional career as a
journalist, living in Bali
for a year then moving
back to Jakarta to chase
another dream.
www.ededan.com.
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FADIL AZIZ
is a travel photographer
whose main passion
is capturing the
archipelagos beauty.
Check out his works in
www.alcibbumphotography.com
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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
contents 05.16
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TEMPLE TO TEMPLE
PHOTOS & FUN FACTS
A temple tour with Sudamala Suites &

Villas Sanur
Snapshots and quotes picked up

throughout March and April
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WELCOME TO OLD TOWN!
MY BALI HOME
Visiting historical places in Singaraja
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran

Bays newly revamped villas
CRAFT&CULTURE
LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
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DINE&DELIGHTS
FIERY TIGER
Relish Southeast Asian dishes

at Tiger Palm
SIGHTS&SOUNDS
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REST&RELAXATION
44
FOTOFOLIO
IMAGINE
What would happen if we lost our

beaches?
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PROFILE&PORTRAIT
SHES IN PASSION
16 PRIMEPROMOTION
An Interview with Zohra Boukhari
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18 NEW&NEWS
INVITE&INDULGE
THE SEVEN CHAKRAS

The Singing Bowl treatment for
balancing chakras
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This months select news updates

from the islands tourism industry
and whats new around the island
6 4 BEYONDUPDATES
News updates from the tourism
industry and whats new beyond Bali
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6 6 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
Schedules, calendar highlights and
various happenings of interest, from
art exhibitions to special events
68 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and happenings
within the preceding month
70 BALIMAPS
Map of Bali showing specic tourism
areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
the islands main destinations
74 INFOINDEX
Useful directory of companies and
island-based businesses
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FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY RISTY NURRAISA, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY ANGGARA MAHENDRA,
THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SANCTOO VILLA
Hot deals and promotions of

the month that shouldnt be missed
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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
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CAPITALCORNER
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
LETS SLIDE!
Experiencing the extreme slides

at Waterbom Bali
ONCE UPON
A TEA TIME
The history of a tea tradition

in Jakarta
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BEYONDBALI
BANDUNG ART DECO
Admiring the old buildings

of Bandung
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TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY EDNA TARIGAN,

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF WATERBOM BALI
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PRIMEPROMOTION
BRUNCH FOR MOTHERS

Dear mothers, lets celebrate international
Mothers Day at Bridges restaurant in Ubud
with the one and only Robin Lim. As a midwife,
Robin Lim is famously known for helping
disadvantaged women give birth and providing
children with proper health care. On Sunday
May 8th she will be at Bridges restaurant from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to have a delightful Mothers
Day Brunch with all of you mothers out there.
This special brunch costs Rp. 350.000++/
person and Rp. 190.000++/child and a
percentage of the prots will be forwarded
to Robins Bumi Sehat Foundation. The buffet
brunch is created by notable Chef Miles Beleld
and the event will be livened up by live music
from Yusuf Adi and Sondang Renata. A photo
exhibition by David Metcalf will also be on
display.
Bridges Bali
Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, (0361) 970-095
www.bridgesbali.com
EARLY BIRDS
Looking for a place to stay in Bali? Then you dont want to miss
this great offer from Tjendana Villas. Located on Jalan Kunti II in
Seminyak, Kunti Villas is offering up to a 45 percent discount for
guests who book a One Bedroom Private Pool Villa or Two Bedroom
Private Pool Villa. Meanwhile, the groups Dampati Villas on Jalan
Segara Ayu in Sanur is giving up to a 50 percent off discount for their
Two Bedroom Private Pool Villa or Three Bedroom Private Pool Villa.
Both discounts are available until March 31, 2017, and bookings
should be made 30 days in advance. www.tjendanavillas.com
Sunday will be perfect with The Ritz-Carlton, Balis new brunch

at the Beach Grill restaurant. From 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., the
restaurant is hosting Brunch by the Beach where guests are
indulged with a wide range of lavish dishes such as Thai Beef
Salad, Pomelo and Crab and Prawn Salad for starters and the
Seafood Platter and Striploin Ribs for the main course. To end the
brunch in a sweet way, Brunch by the Beach presents delectable
desserts as well like White Chocolate Bavoroise and Almond
Nougat Glace. This Sunday Brunch is available at Rp. 528,000++
/person, and guests are invited to use the resorts main pool, the
Spas hydropool and the Ritz Kids facilities. Happy Sunday!
The Beach Grill
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan, Nusa Dua
(0361)849-8988, www.ritzcarlton.com
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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
BY THE BEACH
YOGA WEEKEND
HAINAN DELIGHTS
Famous for their authentic Cantonese and Szechuan
cuisines, Golden Lotus at the Bali Dynasty Resort now
presents a Hainanese Chicken Rice on their delightful menu.
This new addition will be available until June 30 for only
Rp. 120.000 nett/portion. The spice-infused Hainanese
chicken comes with a bowl of garlic rice and chili-ginger
sauce that create a rich sweet and spicy taste until the last
bite. It is best to indulge in this dish is with a friend, as a
portion of the boneless chicken is perfect for two. Got a
Chopstik membership or a loyalty card already? Then you
Yoga and DJs in the morning or at a sunset time, or both

that is what the W Retreat and Spa Bali - Seminyak is
offering in their Yoga at Woosky. Located on the top of
Woobar, Woosky is the perfect place to strike a yoga pose
with its stunning ocean view and rhythms from the DJ. Every
Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8.15 a.m., everyone can join this
75-minute morning yoga class for only Rp. 150,000++,
inclusive of mineral water, FIT blended shooter and the detox
and decompress spa facilities at Away Spa. Not a morning
person? Dont worry as they have set up a Sunset Yoga
session every Sunday at 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. for the same
price, only it will last for 60 minutes. The Sunday Sunset Yoga
participants will also get mineral water, FIT blended shooter
and access to a sunset session at Woobar.
W Retreat & Spa Bali Seminyak
Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak, (0361) 300-0106
www.wretreatbali.com
are the lucky ones to get up to a 20 percent discount.

Golden Lotus
Bali Dynasty Resort
Jalan Kartika, Kuta, (0361) 752-403
www.balidynasty.com
HIDDEN SANCTUARY
Tucked away in South Ubud, The Sanctoo Villa adds another option for
those who are looking for a serene place to stay. The property has 12
villas, each complete with a private swimming pool, river view, Bose Audio
Speaker, Illy espresso coffee maker and free WiFi. Among all the villas
there are three that apply the philosophy of Celebes, Borneo and Balinese
in their design, which add a magnicent touch to the interior. This resort
also has a 24-hour restaurant, a bar and terrace lounge with a view to
keep guests entertained and of course the Sanctoo Wellness & Spa is
such a haven, nestled in the middle of a tropical rainforest and waterfall.
And for those who are on a holiday with family and children, the Bali Zoo
is just next door.
The Sanctoo Villa
Jalan Raya Singapadu, Gianyar, (0361) 4711-222
www.thesanctoovilla.com
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The Best Brew, which is located in Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta,
is now offering a delish fusion menu. This new menu is a mix of world
signature delicacies that have been transformed into unique dishes that
will give guests a new culinary experience. Some of the highlighted dishes
are inspired by the rich avors of India, Mexico and Spain and with the
freshness of Indonesian and Japanese ingredients try the Aloo Tikki
Potato Cakes for starters, followed by the Soft Shell Crab Burrito and nish
with Kheer Pudding. The Watermelon Salad is also one of the chefs top
recommendations.
The Best Brew
Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta
Jalan Benesari, Banjar Pengabetan
(0361) 8496606, www.fourpointsbalikuta.com
COUTURE BRUNCH
Weekend brunch is quite a trend in Bali, but a haute
couture brunch is surely rare on the island. And
thats what Cut Catch Cucina is excited about! This
Sotel Bali Nusa Dua Resorts signature dining venue
introduces The Weekend Chic Brunch where a
scrumptious buffet menu consists of delectable fresh
seafood, pastas, roasts, grills and desserts are set up
with fashionable food displays. A Shawarma trolley as
well as tuna tartare and crepes trolleys will approach
the guests, and choices of a la carte dishes are served
by the wait staff that is dressed in chic outts. The
Weekend Chic Brunch is available every Saturday
and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with price starting
from Rp. 499,000++/person and gives guests the
privilege of swimming in the resorts pool.
Cut Catch Cucina
Sotel Bali Nusa Dua Resort
BTDc Lot N5, Nusa Dua, (0361) 849-2888
www.sotel.com
BABY CLUB
Good news is coming from Bali Safari & Marine
Park as they are welcome three new babies; Singo
the baby giraffe, Maji the hippopotamus, and
Pembe the African white rhinoceros, which is also
the rst rhino to be born at the park after his mother
Hima arrived six years ago. Guests on the Safari
Journey can easily see Singo and Pembe grazing
with their parents, while Maji is still receiving
special care at the parks nursery but will be joining
his friends soon. All of them were born through
a natural birthing process without any help from
human beings, only under close supervision by a
team of expert veterinarians.
ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
NEW&NEWS
FRESH BREW
Bali Safari & Marine Park

Jalan Bypass Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra,
Km 19,8, Gianyar, (0361) 751-300
www.balisafarimarinepark.com
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BERAWAS NIPPON
Amidst the rice elds in Berawa, a new Japanese Izakaya
shines its light. One Eyed Jack, a modern sake bar, offers
a range of Japanese-fusion menu items created by a chef
who used to work at the high-end Japanese restaurant
Nobu. Numerous dishes are on their menu the Spicy
Tuna from the Bites list, for instance, is a combination of
crispy rice, delicate tuna and made complete with eel
sauce, while the Red Snapper from the Sashimi list is
refreshing with sweet Shiso sauce and served with crispy
Shitake mushrooms. The house also serves Rock Shrimp
Tempura from their Small Plates selection, as well as
choices of yakitori, rice bowls and noodles. Dont forget
to pair the dishes with the restaurants ne selections of
Japanese whiskey, beer, sake and shochu for a perfect
Japanese Izakaya experience.
One Eyed Jack
Jalan Pantai Berawa no. c89, Canggu, 0819-9929-1888
www.facebook.com/oneeyedjackbali/
GLEE ON!
Following the success of Berry Biz, Avilla Hospitality
reveals their newest hotel for young people and
those who are young at heart. Berry Glee embraces
the concept of fun with 111 rooms that consist of
Superior, Deluxe Suites, and Thematic Suites the
last one is available in three different themes;
musical, movie and wonderland. This hotel also
provides Family rooms that come with special themes
such as sport, adventure, and dollhouse. And for
those who are looking for entertainment, Berry Glee
is the place to be as it is complete with Funpods,
fun-themed karaoke rooms, and Kellers restaurant
that serves unique menu items and is located just by
the pool.
Berry Glee Hotel
Jalan Raya Kuta no. 139, (0361) 760-008
www.berrygleehotel.com
CASHLESS ATTEMPT
Have you ever wished you could pay all your bills using a mobile
application for a simpler life? Well your dream has come true, as KESLES
is now available on the island. Together with QNB Bank, Kesles Indonesia
introduces KESLES, an application to help IOS and Android users doing
nancial transactions. Once a member you can easily perform your
transactions and also get special offers from more than 100 participating
merchants, plus earn points to be exchanged with rewards. This
application is easy to use, as you only need to scan the QR code of the
product you want to purchase and the total amount will automatically be
deducted from your account. And if you are running out of credit, you can
simply top it up at the nearest ATM.
www.kesles.com
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CRAFT&CULTURE
TEMPLE TO TEMPLE
FIND INNER PEACE BY VISITING THESE TWO ENCHANTING TEMPLES WITH
SUDAMALA SUITES & VILLAS SANUR.
here are so many temples
is usually visited by Balinese who
was some kind of a road less
on this island and we
wish to do a Melukat (purication)
traveled as there seemed to be only
have so many prayers to
ceremony I was lucky enough
a few cars around and the view of
pray, but sadly there may
to be able to join this ceremony,
the rice elds was such a feast to the
not be enough time to
and was even more grateful when
eyes. Upon arrival at the temple, I
visit and pray at all of them. I heard
this activity was scheduled right on
went down the about 100 stairs that
that a wise man once said, Visit
my birthday. One of the hotel staff
led to the main temple.
places that feed your soul and I can
emphasized how it was the perfect
say that Sudamala Suites & Villas
time for me to do this ceremony as
to a river and has 11 streams.
Sanur offers just that through their
Melukat aims to rebirth a person.
A Pemangku (Hindu priest)
wonderful temple tour. Interested?
Accompanied by the team from
The temple is situated next
approached me and asked what
Come join me as I visit two sacred
Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur, I
brought me there. To get herself
temples in Bali with Sudamala Suites
spent an hour getting to the temple
puried, answered Satria Nugraha,
& Villas Sanur
from the resort. The way we took
the Social Media Executive of
SOUL CLEANSING
As a culture-minded resort, Sudamala
The Pemangku leads

the Melukat ceremony.
Suites & Villas Sanur intends for

their guests to have a rich cultural
experience during their stay.
Balinese culture is not just evident
in the comfort food they offer or the
spa services they provide, and not
just in their art space that regularly
showcases locals artworks or the
traditional architecture in their design.
The resort actually expects guests to
have a cultural connection with Bali
by visiting Hindu temples, and that is
why they offer a temple tour.
There are two temples to visit on
their temple tour; the rst one is the
Tirta Sudamala Temple. Located in
Bangli, Southwest Bali, this temple
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There are 11 streams to

cleanse the pilgrims at Tirta
Sudamala Temple.
reexology. At each of the streams,

it is mandatory to wash ones ve
senses three times and pray for
different wishes. As I was washing
myself at the last stream I noticed
that the Pemangku had prepared
some rice to be put on my forehead.
When I nished, the Pemangku
approached me and put his hand
on my head and blessed me to
peacefully coexist with the universe.

who joined me for the ceremony.
The Pemangku then described the
meaning of Tirta Sudamala; Tirta
means water, suda means clean,
and mala means dirty. Altogether, it
means to cleanse dirt with water.
That explains why people come
here to wash themselves from
negative energy. But they do not
only wash their negativity away,
as each of the 11 streams has its
own meaning. One is to rinse the
The performers of the Baris Cina dance are in trance.
another one to wash away sickness
guided me to the river next to the
He put the rice on my forehead and I
and karma, while others are to
stream and told me to take a dip
never felt more decontaminated.
put off burden, sins, and stress,
and wash my head, ears, mouth,
explained the Pemangku while
nose, and hands. I had to wash
IN TRANCE WE TRUST
giving me a cloth to cover my legs.
each of them three times to clear all
The day after Melukat I continued my
Afterwards, Satria had me sit
the negative thoughts and vibes from
temple tour by going to the Blanjong
on the ground where the river and
my mind and soul, and hopefully
Temple in Sanur. It was two days
the streams were on each side of
I would become a more positive
after Kuningan Day and a full moon
me and the Pemangku was right in
thinker afterwards.
was expected to show up in the
front of me saying some prayers
After approximately 15 minutes
night sky. People were preparing
in the Balinese language and in
of dipping myself in the cold river,
the Baris Cina Dance when I arrived
between the prayers, Satria told me
the Pemangku took me to the 11
at the temple. In the middle of the
to praise all my wishes and hope
streams. Flowing from small bamboo
crowd I met Wayan Suryanata,
wholeheartedly. Then the Pemangku
tubes, the water felt almost like
a concierge at Sudamala Suites
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUDAMALA SUITES & VILLAS SANUR
negative vibe and clear the chakra,
& Villas Sanur whos also a local
who are chosen will suddenly go
that regularly prays in this temple.
into a trance.
He took me around and explained
Wayan took me to the center
all about the dance as well as
of the temple to see the Baris Cina
showing me the cenotaph of Sri
Dance. There were almost 50
Kesari Warmadewa, a Syailendra
dancers, each of them wearing white
descendant who was also the
Balinese traditional attire. Suddenly,
founder of the Borobudur Temple.
their hands started to do a dancing
The Syailendra Dynasty was a
movement. They were then divided
Far left, left and above: the cultureoriented Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur.
Buddhist kingdom who ruled Java
into two groups, forming a battle
back in 914 A.D. The Blanjong
position. One group acted as the
Temple was rst built to be the home
Balinese and the other one as the
earth. Surprisingly, although the
of the cenotaph where pilgrims
Chinese. Within ve minutes they
dancers seem to hurt themselves with
could commemorate Sri Kesari
re and other sharp items, no one
Warmadewas journey to the east.
was physically hurt they remained
Inside the cenotaph there is an
resistant.
inscription that tells the tale of how
Without a doubt that was the
Bali, led by Sri Kesari Warmadewa,
most magical dance I had ever
won the battle against China. Thus
witnessed within an only one-meter
the Baris Cina Dance is performed
distance. Towards the end some
once in a while to honor the winning
of audience began to help the in
of that battle, and to tell the story
trance dancers go back to the
through a beautiful performance. It
present world. The Pemangku also
is always performed by the locals
splashed holy water onto their heads
who are also in a trance during
to get them back and help them nd
the performance, said Wayan who
themselves again.
then explained that the trance often
all started to dance and some of
happens during a traditional dance
them were screaming, marking their
people who are about to dance
trance phase.
meditate and pray, then the ones
By Suhartina Sindukusumo
Some began to cry and laugh,
Jalan Sudamala no. 20, Sanur
and some did extreme actions like
(0361) 288-555
taking a sword from the ground and
www.sudamalaresorts.com/bali
stabbing themselves, while the others

were stabbing each other. Performed
by the youngsters and the elders, the
dance was so remarkable and the
trance phase added a mystical vibe.
The dancers bodies were taken over
by the spirits of the Chinese and
Balinese warriors who had passed
away, yet their soul still stayed on
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The purication package at

comes with a two-night stay, a
one-time dinner and a Balinese
massage for two as well as
daily breakfast, an Englishspeaking guide, a temple
donation and a private car.
LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
WELCOME TO
OLD TOWN!
ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE SINGARAJA WAS
DETECTED ON THE TOURIST RADAR. SO OUR
TEAM DROVE UP TO THE CITY TO FIND SOME
OLD GEMS FROM THE GOLDEN ERA
nce a central
make a comeback as one of Balis
government city,
it areas.
Singaraja used
to be the most
THE CHINESE HERITAGE
happening city
It is best to arrive in Singaraja
Ling Gwan Kiong remains one of the

oldest Chinese temples in Bali.
in Bali. But now, this capital of the
around 10 a.m. to taste the famous
Buleleng Regency seems very quiet,
Siobak for brunch. This signature
as Kuta and Denpasar have taken
dish of Singaraja is basically a pork
the original taste. A plate of the
over its role. Notable as a port town
dish that combines Chinese-style
pork dish consists of everything that
located in Northern Bali, Singaraja
roasted pork and Balinese suckling
one can name in a pig, including
is home to age-old colonial-styled
pig. There are numerous Siobak
the meat, innards, intestine, fat,
houses from the Dutch colonial era
eateries in Singaraja, but Siobak
and skin. All of them cooked with
where locals now live, as well as
Khe lok is known to serve the best
different techniques, some are roasted
historical buildings like a klenteng (a
Siobak in town.
and others are steamed and fried.
Chinese synagogue) and a library
Created by Tan Khe Lok, a
A sauce made of onion, clove,
of lontar manuscripts. To those who
Chinese-Balinese man who resided
cinnamon, garlic, pepper, brown
fancy a different kind of getaway,
and opened the kiosk in 1964,
sugar, and tauco completes this dish
this city is a unique destination to
Siobak Khe Lok is now one of the
the sauce is poured over the dish
explore. Some newly-built hotels
attractions that draw people to
but one can ask for the sauce to be
including a Tauzias Pop Hotel have
Singaraja. When Tan Khe Lok passed
served separately to taste the real
started to open their doors, as if
away, his son Yu An took over the
avor of the pork. Please note that
marking that Singaraja will soon
business and has been maintaining
the perfect time to get to Siobak Khe
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why this library is also known as

Museum Lontar. All manuscripts used
to be written in the ancient Balinese
language, but now most of them
have been translated into the ofcial
language of Indonesia.
Located in Sasana Budaya (which
used to be the Buleleng Kingdom
compound), this library is settled
Lok is between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to

avoid extremely long queues.
After having brunch at Siobak
Khe Lok, continue the journey to
another Chinese-Balinese heritage
site. Located downtown, Ling Gwan
Kiong is a Chinese Temple also
called a klenteng for the Buddhists
A lontar manuscript at Gedong Kirtya.
and Konghucu, built in 1873.

This temple is usually packed with
pilgrims who come to pray during
temple are far from plain, as a lot
in an old Dutch colonial house
the New Moon, Death Moon and
of them narrate a story or myths
and divided into three parts: one
Chinese New Year even those
from old Chinese manuscripts. The
stores the 1,700 bundles of lontar
from outside Singaraja come to Ling
temple keepers are humble and
manuscripts where guests can read
Gwan Kiong to pray during those
open to share the story of the temple
three ceremonies.
including the sacred cremation ritual,
This temple is easy to spot

from the road with its red color
which will entice history and cultural

enthusiasts.
dominating most parts of the temple.

Walking into the temple area,
LONTAR MANUSCRIPTS
one can feel the old ambience of
Gedong Kirtya, a library that keeps
Chinatown in the 50s there is a
all the documents and manuscripts
lotus pond to welcome the visitors,
along the road to Indonesias
a water bridge to connect the
independence, is the next place to
entrance and the praying area, and
visit. What makes this library unique
dragon and snake gures scattered
is the fact that all the documents are
around the temple. The walls of the
written on lontar leaves, and thats
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Discover Bulelengs
golden era at
Museum Buleleng.
SUNSET AND CHILL

After strolling around the town, it is
time to enjoy the sunset view from
Buleleng Port. But before that, lets
visit Pura Segara, a Hindu temple
that sits right at the tip of the port.
Since 1917 this temple has been
used for the spiritual ceremony prior
to Nganyud, a Balinese ritual to
scatter cremation ashes at the edge
of the port.
Not far from the temple, there
is a range of street foods to stoke
Pura Segara sits at the tip of Buleleng Port.
up ones energy after exploring all

these historical and cultural sites in
Singaraja Balinese nasi campur,
them, another is the ofce where
even cars and clothes that were
meatballs, and Siobak are found
civil servants stand by to educate or
once used and worn by Bulelengs
here. A little tip, it is best to sit near
answer guests questions regarding
governors. Museum Buleleng is
the Yudha Mandalatama Monument,
the library, and the last is to keep
also home to some of the areas
which stands tall at the center of the
some of the oldest lontar documents
ancient artifacts like sarcophagus,
port, and enjoy the ocean view in
and the history of the manuscripts.
giant puppets called ogoh-ogoh, old
Singaraja.
And sometimes, there are staff in the
money, and priceless paintings.
third room that can give guests the

The Yudha Mandalatama Monument
is the best spot to watch sunset at
Buleleng Port.
basic knowledge about writing on

a lontar using a traditional penknife
and candlenut. Interesting, isnt it?
Still in the Sasana Budaya
compound, Museum Buleleng is
another site to see after exploring
Gedong Kirtya. This museum
showcases some historical items
of Buleleng, including Balinese
puppets from the 1950s, gamelan
framed government documents, and
Gedong Kirtya & Museum Buleleng
Sasana Budaya
Jalan Veteran no. 20
(0362) 226-45
Siobak Khe Lok

Jalan Surapati no. 66
Kampung Tinggi
(0362) 227-60
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Klenteng Ling Gwan Kiong

Jalan Erlangga no.65
PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA
(traditional musical instrument),
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Fiery
Tiger
FROM THE BRAIN BEHIND
SARONG, MAMA SAN
AND HUJAN LOCALE,
TIGER PALM IS NOW
ADDING TO THE ISLANDS
CULINARY SCENE WITH
ITS SELECTION OF
AUTHENTIC SOUTHEAST
ASIAN FOOD
elmed by
internationally
renowned Chef Will
Meyrick, the Sarong
Group never seems
to sleep when it comes to offering

up high-quality food, especially to
the people in Bali. Following the
success of its other restaurants on
the island as well as a number of
dining places outside of Bali like
E&O Jakarta, Mama San Hong
Kong and Mama San Malaysia the
group has opened up yet another
excellent restaurant. Located on
the ground oor of the Seminyak
Village, Tiger Palm offers a selection
of Southeast Asian dishes that will
re up everyones appetite
RICH WITH SPICES

Mind you the portions at Tiger Palm
are really generous, so I think it is
best to share this culinary experience
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Five Spice Duck Bun
with a friend or a group of your
Cooked with cinnamon, fennel,
lettuce, this salad is colorful with
favorite people. It was a beautiful
cardamom, pepper and star anise,
thinly sliced yam beans and carrots.
Friday afternoon when my friend
the duck meat in the Five Spice Duck
Not to mention the peanut sauce and
and I had lunch at Tiger Palm and
Bun is very tender and sweet as it is
Vietnamese mint, which make this
we immediately fell in love with
rst braised and stir-fried before it
dish avorful and fresh!
the interior of the restaurant as we
is stuffed into the delicate bun. The
Moving on to the main dishes
walked in. Designed with an eclectic
Five Spice Duck Bun is also served
we opted for the Tom Yum Steamed
style, the interior marries a modern
with a homemade chili sauce that
Whole Fish (Rp. 200,000++) from
tropical setting with vintage Malay
gives an extra punch to each bite.
the Curries and Braises list on
and Tiki-pop highlights.
Meanwhile, spicy food lovers will
the main course menu and as
drool over the Crispy Squid Thai
soon as the waiter served the dish
a waiter handed us the restaurants
Basil. As the name suggests the
we were sure that we made the
extensive menu the starters consisted
Thai basil and squid in this dish are
right decision. Served on burning
of dim sum, bites and salad, while
crunchy, and the spiciness of the
charcoal, the whole steamed
the main course is divided into
whole dish is quite sharp due to the
sh was really avorsome with
Curries and Braises, Tandoori and
torched ginger ower. But the chili
galangal, lemongrass, coriander,
Roasting, Stir Fries, Crispy Things and
jam, which is served along with the
lime and chili jam. The sh meat
Malaysian Signature. After giving it
dish, surprisingly tones down the hot
was very succulent, and the soup so
some thought, we settled on the Five
avor with its sweet taste.
fresh that we could taste the richness
After we sat down at our table,
Spice Duck Bun with Homemade Chili
But our appetizer round didnt
of the spices in every spoonful
Sauce (Rp. 65,000++) and Crispy
stop there. From the salad menu
Squid Thai Basil Chili Jam Torch
we decided to have the Malay
Ginger Flower (Rp. 80,000++) for
Chicken Bang Bang Salad (Rp.
list, the Siamese Prawn Curry (Rp.
our appetizers.
100,000++). Served with papaya
180,000++) was no less interesting.
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we took.
Still from the Curries and Braises
Malay Chicken Bang Bang Salad
have a special place in Chef Will

Meyricks heart, and he shares that
love with the people in Bali. It was
Will himself that designed the menu,
which was all based on his travels
and culinary research in Southeast
Asia, and his experience in meeting
the regions top chefs. Each dish
Salted Caramel and

Espresso Martini Ice Cream
Biryani Rice
at Tiger Palm beautifully blends the

islands high quality products with
The prawn was perfectly cooked,
dessert menu is the Bubur Madura
Southeast Asias traditional cooking
and the whole dish was so rich in
that consists of black sticky rice with
techniques. And that formula creates
avor with pineapple, kafr, lime,
palm sugar, coconut tapioca noodles
a dining experience that exposes the
coconut milk and Thai basil. Each
and coconut ice cream but our
rich culture and culinary history of
portion of the main course was
personal favorite was the Salted
Southeast Asia in the tropical setting
generous already, but they would
Caramel and Espresso Martini Ice
of Bali. Tiger Palm is open every day
be more complete with some rice
Cream (Rp. 70,000++). This dish
from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
for the side dish so Tiger Palm
is sensational with cacao nibs and
By Risty Nurraisa
offers Jasmine or Biryani rice. We
honeycomb that adds a crunchy
personally loved the Biryani.
texture, as well as the black sticky
Tiger Palm
rice to complete the layers.
Seminyak Village, Ground Floor
SOUTHEAST STYLE
After our dining experience
Jalan Kayu Jati No. 8, Seminyak
As always, you must save some room
at Tiger Palm we could see that
(0361) 474-1824
for dessert. One of the stars of the
Southeast Asia and its traditions
www.tigerpalmbali.com
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FOOD PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA,

ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF TIGER PALM
ingredients from overseas, as well as
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FROM MOROCCO TO BELGIUM, SHE NOW CALLS

BALI HER HOME. ZOHRA BOUKHARI NEVER STOPS
EXPLORING HER PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
three to ve years, but look at us

now, weve been living here for 21
years and counting.
BB: When you rst came here, had
you already become an interior
designer?
ZB: No, not at all. Ive always loved
interior design, but I never took a
formal class on that subject nor had
I thought I would be a designer.

t all started from a hobby.
the same time, my husband and I
It all started when I decorated my
Zohra Boukhari has always
were thinking to move out of the
own apartment in Belgium and my
been passionate about
country and we thought Bali would
guests loved the way I designed my
interior design, which she has
be perfect, as it was quite the main
space. I did the same in Bali, but
expressed in her properties like
talk of the town. We heard that there
since the culture and tradition are so
The Shaba and Balquisse Heritage
were many opportunities in the art
rich here, I wanted to explore more
Hotel, The Bistrot and Balique
and design industries so we decided
to nd items that are inspiring for
restaurants, and her accessories
to move, without researching
the house. That was when I realized
stores Shan Shan and Shahinaz
anything about Bali and Indonesia.
I have a passion in interior design
Collection. While taking care of all
We moved with Balquisse, our son.
and Im very much inspired when I
her properties, she also designed

other hotel brands such as Four
Points by Sheraton Kuta in Bali and
Bistronomy in Jakarta. Three years
ago, this Moroccan-born lady nally
opened the Balquisse Warehouse,
which is home to her products
now available for purchase. When
originality meets great ideas, Zohra
Boukhari (ZB) has proved that the
possibilities are boundless, which
she shares with Bali & Beyond (BB).
BB: What brought you to Bali?
ZB: When I lived in Belgium 25 year
ago, I used to nd handicrafts from
Bali almost everywhere in the market.
At that time, many Europeans went
to Bali and came back bringing
Zohra Boukhari
clothes, accessories, and more. At
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZOHRA BOUKHARI
PROFILE&PORTRAIT
Shes
in Passion
We only planned to stay in Bali for
The interiors at La Dunia, Zohras newest project in Batu Bolong, Canggu.
visited a traditional market and start
it reminds the people of their
do the nishing touches in other
imagining how to mix and match all
grandmothers house or a place
islands like Java or Nusa Tenggara.
the items I found there with the ones
that they have traveled to. Every
I always try to involve the locals
I have at home.
object means love for me. I am into
best in my work.
Eventually, this hobby of mine
authentic items that can be mixed
was discovered by Michelle from
and matched with other authentic
BB: What does it take to be a
DaLa Spa. She contacted me and
products.
successful interior designer?
liked my style, so I decorated the
ZB: A lot of sacrice, hard work
DaLa Spa. After that my husband
BB: How do you nd inspiration?
and passion. Dont ever stop and
and I built our house, which is
ZB: Most of the time I ask my clients
think that you know enough. You
now The Shaba in Jimbaran. From
what inspires them, then I align it
have to be a leader; you need to
then on, a lot of people asked me
with my own inspiration. Thats how
make people understand what you
to decorate their houses; many of
I respect them. But what always
want. Because when youre really
them are Indonesians who wanted
has inspired me are the details in
passionate, you can be really mad,
me to design their houses with an
everything and everywhere. Bali
sensitive, and frustrated when the
Indonesian touch. I have many
inspires me a lot. And trips also
results are not what youve expected.
projects in Asia and Europe as
always inspire me. When I started
So you need to choose and treat the
well, but I am always excited to
The Bistro, I had just gotten back
people who work with you.
do projects in Bali and other parts
from New York and that city was
of Indonesia because I dont need
the main inspiration for the project. I
BB: Whats more to come?
to travel far to do my work, which
travel to be inspired. Inspiration is a
ZB: I follow my nature, but will
means I have much time to give all
feeling and an intuition, so we have
denitely focus more on Shan
my love and soul into it.
to travel and not just read books or
Shan, my accessories store, and
browse the internet.
other projects in Bali. I am currently
BB: How do you describe your style?
working on DaLa Spa in Ubud,
ZB: Authentic and heritage
BB: Have you contributed enough
a gelato project in Batu Bolong,
perseverance. I am more into
to Bali?
a hotel in Portugal, and a caf in
products that are already used,
ZB: Indonesia actually, not only Bali.
Malaysia. I just nished La Dunia,
and I always try to recycle or reuse
Indonesia for me is important. It is a
the newest gem in Canggu. And
them and mix them with other stuff.
part of me and my family. So I will
Shan Shan store in Batu Bolong is on
I am into renement and beauty.
always put Indonesian heritage in
the way.
Everything I put, I want it to remind
my projects. I design my products in
everyone of something. Maybe
Bali, but I often produce them and
www.zohra.bz
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INVITE&INDULGE
THE SEVEN CHAKRAS

BALANCING CHAKRAS WITH THE SINGING
BOWL TREATMENT AT TJAKRA 7 SPA
I even forgot that I was in Kuta after I

walked into the spa.
NATURAL VIBRATION
Tjakra 7 Spas assistant manager Ayu
Mas welcomed me with a glass of

hakra actually
deal with almost every day, whether
mango juice and a cold towel when I
means wheel or
it is from getting stuck in trafc jams,
visited the spa one beautiful Saturday
disk, but in the
receiving never-ending emails from
afternoon, and then asked me which
Asian medical
the boss, or taking care of the kids.
treatment I would like to try. Tjakra
world, Chakra
But dont worry, as this paradise
7 Spa has several unique treatments
refers to the wheel of energy in
island has a lot of spa sanctuaries
like Shirodara (an ancient Ayurvedic
our bodies. Each of us has a lot of
offering treatments to keep your
ritual) and Hydrotherapy (with water
chakras but there are only seven that
mind, body and soul at peace. One
pressure to relax muscles and heal
are the main ones. It is pretty crucial
of the best is the Tjakra 7 Spa, a
joint injuries), but it was the Singing
to keep these chakras in balance
healing oasis at the Pullman Bali
Bowl that attracted me the most with
because otherwise they can affect
Legian Nirwana Hotel. Although
its specialty in balancing chakras.
our health but keeping them in
positioned in one of the busiest
balance can be quite a challenge as
areas of Bali, Tjakra 7 Spa is still
elements; earth, wind and re,
a little stress can cause chaos. And
serene as it is tucked away within
Ayu explained to me as I sipped
lets face it; stress is what we have to
the hotel complex and believe me,
my mango juice. If these three
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The human body consists of three
elements are unbalanced, they will
cause dizziness after this treatment
cause sickness. For instance, if the
is done, but that the uncomfortable
re element is dominating, one could
feeling will eventually fade away.
have a fever. If the water dominates,
Ayus explanation made me
one could get inuenza. Using four
even more curious about this
sacred Tibetan bowls of different
treatment. After lling out the guest
sizes, the Singing Bowl treatment
form, I was escorted by a therapist
makes sure that these three elements
to a footbath that marked the
are in equal proportion. Each bowl
beginning of my ritual.
produces a deep resonant sound that

sends thousands of natural vibrations
THE SINGING BOWL
into our body, mind and soul, which
The footbath at Tjakra 7 Spa takes
eventually stimulates our cells to
place at the footwash area located
vibrate in harmony. This treatment is
in the spas lobby. All treatments
also amazing at reducing stress and
start here before the guest enters
helping us to gain more focus.
either the ladies or the mens locker
But for guests who are not
room, which is also equipped with
familiar with meditation, they may
rain showers. After changing into a
feel dizzy at rst, Ayu continued.
bathrobe in the ladies room I was
They may also nd the sound of the
escorted by my therapist to one of
Singing Bowl disturbing. We suggest
the ve treatment rooms. When I
that they continue the treatment
walked in I noticed that a number
because this means the vibration is
of the Tibetan Singing Bowls were
the bowls this aimed to help me
working. But of course if the guest
already prepared on one side of
focus on getting relaxed before the
doesnt feel comfortable, we wouldnt
the room. I then lay on my stomach
treatment began.
push them. Ayu also said that great
on the bed and not long after heard
stress is another reason that could
a resonating sound from one of
The Singing Bowl treatment uses sacred

Tibetan bowls to help balance ones chakras.
The Singing Bowl treatment at

Tjakra 7 Spa is combined with a
Balinese massage Ayu mentioned
that this combination helps guests feel
more sedate throughout the ritual.
And she was right. With on-point
pressure techniques the Balinese
massage helped me nd a calm state
of mind, and before I knew it I was
on the verge of falling asleep.
I was about to doze off when I
felt my therapist place bowls on my
chakras, one bowl on one chakra
at a time. It started with the biggest
bowl on my feet, another on my
leg, then continued on to the base
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The treatment rooms at Tjakra 7 Spa.
of my spine, belly, liver, throat and
time on the front of my body. The
the spa area, Chill Out provides
head the nal one is the crown
Singing Bowl and Balinese massage
comfortable sofa lounges complete
chakra. On each of the chakras,
ritual took 60 minutes and believe
with warm blankets with a glass of
the bowl is tapped several times so
me it was one good 60 minutes as I
fresh juice; this is where one needs
that it produces a resonating sound.
could feel my stress vastly reduced.
to be to reset ones energy after a
I remembered Ayu mentioning that
And before I knew it my therapist
spa treatment before going back
the sound could make one feel dizzy
tapped one of the bowls three times,
to the real world. In fact, take
but since Im already familiar with
marking the end of my ritual.
some time to enjoy the spas other
meditation I didnt feel anything but
facilities like the infrared sauna,
peaceful. In fact, I believe the sound
LINGER ON
the steam room and the hammam
took me to a deeper and more
For the ultimate in pampering, the
pool. Or better yet, take a dip in
relaxed state of mind.
perfect way to unwind is at the Chill
the hydropool before leaving this
The treatment continued with
Out, the spas own lounge once the
healing sanctuary.
another Balinese massage and one
treatment is done, just like I did after
By Risty Nurraisa
more Singing Bowl session but this
my ritual was over. Located within

Jalan Melasti No. 1, Legian, Kuta
(0361) 762-500
www.pullmanhotels.com
Scan this barcode to watch Tjakra
7 Spa on B&B Channel on Youtube
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF PULLMAN BALI LEGIAN NIRWANA
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
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Relishing Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Balis new cocktail

menu, Oak-Aged Negroni and Suandatini, while waiting
for the sun to set. Cheers!
Enjoying the sunset view at Bingin

Beach in Pecatu in South
Bali. This stunning beach has grea
t waves for surng and there
are also small stalls serving comfort
food and healthy drinks.
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PHOTOS
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SIGHTS&SOUNDS
Our cork board of photos,

quotes and fun facts that we
picked up while exploring
in March and April ...
We spotted a kombi van at Batu

Bolong Beach in Canggu as
the beach was packed with peop
le having a picnic one ne
afternoon.
nce dinner hosted

during the Gout De Fra
Delectable dishes served
seared with pea
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REST&RELAXATION
My Bali Home
FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY
ELEVATES ITS ELEGANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL BY
INTRODUCING THEIR NEWLY REVAMPED VILLAS
with my check in while escorting me

to a sofa in the lobby. Clearly such
service shows just how top-notch the
hospitality at this resort is, and how
they spoil their guests.
Walking through the lobby I was
once again greeted but this time
it was by the view of the ocean. It

nsconced in the Jimbaran
Earlier this year, Four Seasons Resort
felt so peaceful standing at the edge
Peninsula, Four Seasons
Bali at Jimbaran Bay introduced
of the alfresco lobby while looking
Resort Bali at Jimbaran
their newly revamped villas that
at the breathtaking ocean view,
Bay is one of the
beautifully blend Balinese design
as well as the beautifully designed
pioneers in the islands
with modern touches.
exterior of the resort. From the
hospitality industry. When it rst
lobby I could also see the bamboo-
opened its doors in 1993, Four
FLOWER GREETINGS
thatched rooftops of the villas, which
Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
A beautiful little girl approached
make the resort complex look like an
was the rst large-scale luxurious
me as I walked into the resorts
exclusive estate.
villa resort in the world as well as
lobby upon my arrival. Wearing a
the rst to provide a plunge pool
Balinese traditional costume, she
hours, but the reception staff came
in each villa. This resort was also
draped a ower necklace around
back to me with the report that my
one of the trendsetters for innity
my neck and gave me a frangipani
room was ready. Using an electric
swimming pools, since such pools
to tuck behind my ear. And with a
cart I was escorted to one of the
were quite rare in early 90s. It has
beautiful smile she said, Welcome
newly revamped villas that became
now been almost 23 years since
a greeting that I responded to with
my home for that weekend. Four
this resort rst opened, but still they
a Thank you, and a huge smile.
Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran
have a lot of surprises with which
Not long after, another of the hotel
Bay has three types of new villas
to pamper their loyal customers.
staff greeted me and offered to help
Deluxe, Premier Ocean and Family
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I could have stood there for
Nirvana Shanti Bale where a yoga

morning class is conducted with the view
of the ocean in the background.
Premier. I stayed at the Premier
has a spacious living room with a
Villas now have enlarged plunge
Ocean Villa and fell in love with the
55-inch TV and other technology
pools. There are also daybeds at the
room as soon as I stepped in it.
like a Bluetooth Soundbar and a
villas bamboo-thatched roof bale
bedside Media Hub. The living room
and sundeck for one to unwind while
PRIME PREMIER
includes wonderful rattan sofas and
enjoying the breeze with a million-
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran
comfortable cushions where I easily
dollar view of the ocean to please
Bay is renown for its aesthetic
made myself at home as I enjoyed
the eyes I remember I couldnt take
Balinese dcor throughout the resort.
my afternoon snacks.
my eyes off the horizon as I took a
The newly revamped villas are still
My villa had double sliding doors
dip in my private pool.
adorned with Balinese style, only
that connect the room to the garden
now with a more modern look.
and the pool outside, both having
view can be enjoyed from the bed
It was Jaya International, one of
also undergone a renovation the
as the sliding doors are designed
Indonesias leading design rms,
Premier Ocean and Family Premier
with oor-to-ceiling glass windows
that was appointed to create the

new villas, and oh did they do a
wonderful job!
Compared to the resorts old
villas, the new premier ones are
more spacious the bedrooms are
50 percent bigger and are complete
with the Four Seasons Bed by
Simmons, which will make one sleep
like a baby through the night with
its luxurious linens, cloud-like duvets
and its latest features such as heatabsorption and motion-separation
design. Each of the new villas also
The living room at

the Premier Ocean Villa.
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And guess what? That remarkable
The newly revamped Premier

Ocean Villa blends Balinese design
with modern touches
I mean, what is more spectacular
The main innity swimming pool is
than waking up to the view of the
also a wonderful place to unwind,
tranquil ocean?
while The Spa at Four Seasons

Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is truly
a sanctuary with a list of healing
As much as I wanted to linger in
treatments for those who are looking
my room I couldnt resist the urge
for some pampering.
to explore the resort, as they offer
Four Seasons Resort Bali at
a lot of fun activities. Overlooking
Jimbaran Bay also has top-notch
the ocean, the Nirvana Shanti Bale
culinary services at all their
And during the weekend, the
hosts a yoga morning class where
restaurants expect a lavish
Sundaras Sunday Brunch is surely
guests can absorb the positivity of
breakfast at the Taman Wantilan
not to be missed. I mean, after
the resorts natural surroundings.
that offers local and international
staying at the resorts new villa,
menu items. Another option is of
having champagne and relishing
course Sundara, one of the islands
lavish dishes on Sundaras Sunday
leading beach clubs. Nestled next
Brunch is the best way to end the
to the resort, Sundara presents
weekend getaway, isnt it?
international cuisine with avors that
By Risty Nurraisa
Sundara, one of the islands

top beach clubs.
soup and steamed blue mussels

for example.
will keep guests coming back for

more. Open daily from 11 a.m. to
Four Seasons Resort Bali
1 a.m., the beach club serves delish
at Jimbaran Bay
dishes such as Scallop Ceviche and
Jimbaran, Kuta Selatan
Steak Frites alongside their new
(0361) 70-1010
Asian fusion menu with cold noodle
www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY
DINE AND UNWIND
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FOTOFOLIO
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IMAGINE
What if some day our sandy beaches
are lost as large boulders from
breakwater took their place? The beach
we once knew was eroded away by
the changing sea currents caused by
new reclaimed land that disrupted the
water ow. Water will always nd a
new path and no one can stop it.
Nature and non-eco-friendly
development are the main reasons
that cause erosion. In 1995 a huge
development started in Serangan Island
that expanded the 111 hectares of
land into 481 hectares. This new land
eventually forced the sea current to
nd a new way. It now travels across
the southeast area of Bali through Sanur
Beach in Denpasar, to Lebih Beach
in Gianyar, and up to the Klungkung
beach areas.
Sanur has nine kilometers of coastal
area that has now lost much its
beach. In the 1990s, the Indonesian
government, hand in hand with the
government of Japan, revitalized the
beach and made some barriers to
prevent waves from directly impacting
the coast. But the data published by
the Department of Public Works of Bali
in 2011 stated that erosion occurs
along 102.5 kilometers of the 437.7
kilometers of the coastal area of Bali.
Imagine if we lose more beaches in
the future
By Anggara Mahendra
Photos by Anggara Mahendra
(www.anggaramahendra.com)
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Sanur Beach with a boat on the foreground. In the 1980s, the beach
area extended around this traditional boat. The coastline around Sanur
and the southeast area of Bali up to Klungkung regency has been
subject to signicant erosion.
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
Lets Slide!
WITH FOUR NEW EXTREME SLIDES AND A

FLOWRIDER, WATERBOM BALI WILL GET YOUR
ADRENALINE PUMPING AND MAKE YOUR DAY!
Waterbom Bali who welcomed me on

the day I visited the park, encouraged
me to hold all thoughts of taking the
last one as my rst attempt. And as he
mentioned that, I remembered seeing
a sign upon entering the new slides
compound that said, Resist the urge
to try the big one rst. Start from the
small one and build your condence

t has been 15 years since
In addition, Waterbom Bali has also
to get on to the bigger slides and
Waterbom Bali rst opened
installed a owrider, a new addition
so I decided to try the Twin Racers
its doors in Bali, but it is still
for guests who want to surf within
rst before I experienced the Smash
one of the most visited tourist
the waterpark area. So, are you
Down 2.0.
attractions on the island.
ready to ride and slide?
Located in the heart of Kuta,
The Twin Racers is tricky and it

requires a mat that comes with a
Waterbom Bali had 13 slides and
NEW IN THE HOOD
handgrip. The thought of using a
attractions already, yet they are
Twin Racers, Double Twist, Fast N
mat made this slide seem friendly,
still adding more. Recently they
Fierce and Smash Down 2.0 those
yet once I laid on the mat with my
launched four new extreme slides
are names of the new slides at
face looking forward, I was thrilled
trust me when I say extreme
Waterbom Bali, the last one being the
as the guard pushed me down.
as these slides will get ones heart
most extreme of them all. Tommy, the
Before I knew it, I was sliding down
pumping with a mass of adrenaline.
Assistant Web Marketing Manager of
and nally splashed into a pool. As
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the name suggests the Twin Racers
go over them all and that makes
some energy as I was keeping the
for me was like a screaming race
you and your car jump, right? That
best for the last the Smash Down
between me and the person next to
is kind of what happens when you
2.0 was waiting at the end of
me, because this water ride consists
pass the double loop of this slide.
my extreme-slide experience. The
of two slides, side by side. And
This slide is just as quick and as jaw
Smash Down 2.0 is a 25.9-meter
though it was one of the most extreme
dropping as the Twin Racers, but
slide that stands at an almost 90
rides I have ever tried, I couldnt ght
I personally feel that the two loops
degree angle, which makes it the
the urge to try the others.
made my heart pound more, literally.
most thrilling slide among them all.
Yet, I still did not give up. After
It starts with one lying down in a
Double Twist for my second ride,
I had to queue when I went to the
the Double Twist I went straight to
capsule-like case and then in less
and while waiting for my turn all I
the Fast N Fierce to continue my
than ve seconds you will slide
could hear were people screaming
unforgettable experience. Like the
like a bullet. I could feel my heart
and laughing but not too terrifying
Twin Racers this one consists of two
beating faster as I was queuing to
for an amateur adrenaline-seeker
slides side by side, and trust me, the
get into the capsule. When my turn
like me however. After a while it was
name says it all as everything seems
came, I lay down in the capsule and
nally my turn, and again the guard
to go so quick. I just laid down and
then the door was closed. Suddenly
pushed me to let me slide through
put my hands on my shoulder as
the underneath part of the capsule
the double loop before I went
instructed by the guard then water
opened and I was sliding really
into the pool. Let me give you an
owed fast from behind me and
fast. I could not feel my face or my
illustration imagine you are driving
within seconds, pushed me down to
heartbeat I felt like I was ying
a car at high speed. There are some
slide into the pool.
before nally I found myself landing
speed bumps on the road but you
All three rides really pumped up
dont really see them. So you just
my adrenaline, but I still had saved
in the pool.
After I tried all four of the new
extreme slides, I felt I deserved to
take a dip in the owing pool called
the Lazy River, just to catch my
breath and let my adrenaline rush
calm down.
Fast N Fierce
(left) and Twin
Racers (above
newest slides
), two of the
at Waterbom
Bali.
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CATCHING WAVE
After spending some time in the Lazy
River, I was ready to try the one
other addition at Waterbom Bali, the
Flowrider Double, which I personally
call Surng 101. As one of the
rst owriders on the island, the
Flowrider Double gives everyone
a surng experience on a ve-foot
immovable wave. Supplied by
Wave Loch, a notable wave supplier
company, guests need to pay extra
for a 30-minute or one-hour session
to surf the wave using a stand-up
board or a body board.
concentration is your main key.
Flowrider Double is between 3 p.m.
would suggest going with the body
Some waves are easy to catch,
to 6 p.m. when it is less crowded
board rst, so you can get your
but some are not. Once you miss
and the sun is rather friendlier.
balance and tame the wave.
the wave, you could fall and nd
Once youve mastered this one,
yourself going with the water, and
surng with the stand-up board will
thats actually where the fun is.
Waterbom Bali
be easier. Mind you, the owrider
When you are nished, you just
Jl. Kartika, Kuta
might look easy, but once the wave
might be condent enough to surf
(0361) 755-676
ows harder it gets trickier and
in the sea. The best time to try the
www.waterbom-bali.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF WATERBOM BALI
If you are a surng newbie I
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BALI&BEYOND
ALI&BEYOND
D MAY 2016
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BEYONDBALI
Bandung
Art Deco
ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF OLD BUILDINGS IN
PARIJS VAN JAVA FOR THE SAKE OF NOSTALGIA
Priangan highlands attracted the

Dutch in developing this area, which
at that time was mostly covered
by forests and sparsely populated.
Access to the area was difcult,
as one needed to take an arduous
trip by a boat or raft and to cross
mighty rivers like the Citarum and
the Cimanuk.
The rst coffee plantation was

andung has been
and materials. It was rst born in
established on the southern side of
attracting visitors
France and went worldwide from the
Tangkuban Perahu in 1789, and
for years. In 1941,
20s up until the 40s. In Indonesia,
a horse track was built three years
approximately 200,000
Bandung has the largest area of
earlier. During the Rafes tenure
visitors ocked to the
Art Deco buildings. This city is also
(1811-1815), some state land was
ourishing city, making it a major
home to one of the worlds largest
sold to entrepreneurs who cleared
tourist destination. At that time,
remaining collections of Art Deco
the forested slopes and started to
Bandung was the most modern city
architecture from the 1920s.
plant coffee, tea and cinchona
in Indonesia due to its meticulous
So prepare your camera and
(kina), all of which ourished since
urban planning and large prots
come with me as I stroll around
Tangkuban Perahu has fertile soil
from productive plantations.
the city on the hunt for Art Deco
due to the volcano. From 1831 to
buildings. But before that, let me
1870, under the harsh Cultivation
heritage from its heyday is still
take you back in time to when
System, a lions share of the prots
well preserved and remarkable to
Bandung was rst developed
sent back to Holland came from the
Today, Bandungs precious
see specically Bandungs Art
coffee beans grown in this area.
Deco buildings. Art Deco is an
BACK IN TIME
inuential visual art design that
Bandung was just being inhabited
the Priangan highlands were open
combines eclectic traditional craft
at the beginning of the 19th century.
to private investors and the number
motifs with Machine Age imagery
The fertile surroundings of the
of plantations jumped to over 150.
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By the end of the 19th century
The Dutch then decided to develop

Bandung as a modern city they
even decided to move the colonial
capital to this city. Fast forward to
1955, when Bandung hosted the
rst Asia-Africa Conference, one of
the most important events leading
towards the Non-Aligned Movement.
Today Bandung is home to 2.5
million people, and has a major
highway and a busy airport that
connects the city with the outside
most interesting architecturally is the
Asia-Africa Conference in 1955,
Societeit Concordia, the rst notable
also known as theBandung
THE NOSTALGIA
and most historical building on this
Conference, which was attended
With such rich history, there is no
street and probably in the whole of
by representatives from 29 countries.
doubt that Bandung has a number of
Bandung for that matter.
Prior to this international conference,
world.
old buildings that are very interesting
Built in 1895, Societeit Concordia
Indonesias rst president Sukarno
to see as they are well preserved.
served as a clubhouse for the rich
changed the name of the building
The rst place to visit is on Jalan
in and around Bandung, mostly
to Gedung Merdeka (Independence
Asia-Afrika, which is the largest area
the successful Preangerplanters.
Building).
of Art Deco buildings. One of the
This building also hosted the rst
In 1965, Gedung Merdeka

witnessed another international
Left page: Gedung Sate.

This page: Gedung Merdeka (top right)
and one of the Art Deco buildings on
Jalan Asia-Afrika (below).
event, the Asian-African Islamic

Conference. In 2005, some of the
conferences of the Asian African
Summit, and was attended by
representatives from 106 countries,
were also held here. And in 2015,
Gedung Merdeka became a part
of the third and 60th Anniversary
Conference Summit that was
attended by representatives of 109
countries. Today, Gedung Merdeka
serves as a museum commemorating
the Bandung Conference.
Still in the same neighborhood,
the Grand Hotel Preanger (now
Prama Grand Preanger) and the
Savoy Homann Hotel are two other
Art Deco buildings you must see.
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These two also took part in the

international conferences held at
Gedung Merdeka by providing
accommodations for the delegates.
Many of the Third Worlds
luminaries stayed there. Whats
more interesting? Visitors can see the
hotels guestbooks that are full of the
signatures of the worlds important
people.
Those two hotels as well as
The Savoy Homann Hotel.
Gedung Merdeka are such superb

heritage examples of Art Deco
architecture in Bandung. Although
Bank also have curvy facades and
Built in 1930s by the founder of
most of them have undergone some
vertical towers. Despite the modern
Indonesian news agency ANTARA,
renovation, they still retain the original
life in the area, Braga still boasts the
Vila Isola is now a part of the
facade of horizontal lines, curvy
trace of Art Decos heyday.
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
corners and geometric boxes that are
(UPI). This building is remarkable for
THE PARIJS VAN JAVA
a photograph it is a masterpiece
Lets move on to Jalan Braga to
Now, lets leave the city center and
of Wolff Schoemaker, the Java-born
nd more Art Deco buildings. Braga
go to the Gedung Sate area where
Dutch architect. Guests will need an
is the heart of Bandung in its golden
the golden era of Bandung rst
ofcial permit to see the interior, but
era where one could nd a Swiss
ourished in 1920s. In 1918, the
everyone can admire this beauty
watch, a tailored suit, and more. This
Dutch began constructing a new
freely from the outside.
street is also home to the Majestic,
town to the northeast of the old
the rst cinema in Bandung that
business district. Gedung Sate (the
urban archeologist to enjoy the Art
was built by Schoemaker in 1925.
citys icon) and its surroundings,
Deco heritage in Bandung. All that
There is also the former DENIS Bank,
including the beautiful De Driekleur
is needed is this basic information
designed by Aalbers in 1935, which
(now BTPN Bank), are the result of
and Google maps. Heres a little
now belongs to Bank Jabar Banten
this development. Adorned by trees
tip, dont ask the locals where
(BJB). Like the Savoy Homann Hotel,
along the streets as well as parks and
to nd the Art Deco buildings as
the Majestic Cinema and the DENIS
Dutch colonial houses and villas, this
most of them have little knowledge
area is why the locals have dubbed
about the term Art Deco. For the
Bandung Parijs van Java.
ultimate experience, just browse the
Jalan Riau, Jalan Aceh, Jalan
De Driekleur building now

serves as BTPN Bank.
One doesnt need to be an
internet to nd a Bandung city tour
Belitung and Dago are also must see
that focuses on the subject. One
for everyone coming to Bandung,
more note; it is best to visit Bandung
but since we are still on the hunt
during the weekdays to avoid the
for Art Deco buildings, Im going
trafc jams. Other than that, please
to take you up into the hills. On the
enjoy Parijs van Java and all its old
road heading to Lembang (the hilly
preserved architecture!
area in Bandung), stands Vila Isola.
By Fadil Aziz
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PHOTOS BY FADIL AZIZ (WWW.ALCIBBUMPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)
the characteristics of Art Deco design.
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CAPITALCORNER
ONCE UPON
A TEA TIME
EXPERIENCING BATAVIAS TEA TRADITION
IN THE OLD PART OF TOWN
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ot so many people know that

Jakarta has a unique tea tradition
that all began in the Glodok area.
Located in West Jakarta, Glodok
is the citys China Town, where the
Chinese inuence is very evident in their food, business

and cultural buildings. And the story of the early tea
routine in Jakarta has now become the talk of the town,
since the Pantjoran Tea House began to operate last
December. Located on Jalan Pancoran Raya, right at the
southern gate of the old town, this teahouse is not just a
unique place to unwind in the afternoon but is also rich
with history. Lets discover the story while sipping some
hot tea
The interior of
Pantjoran Tea House.
KAPITAN GAN DJIE

It was German botanist Andreas Clever who rst brought
Glodok had been a busy trading area for centuries,
tea from Japan to Jakarta (known as Batavia back then)
so no wonder there were so many traders passing by
in 1684. But at that time tea was not consumed it
the couples house. Generous at heart, Nyai Gan Djie
was only planted around Tijgersgracht, the main canal
served eight pots of tea every day in front of their house
of Batavia. The tea routine began almost two centuries
so that people could take a rest and drink some tea.
later when the third Chinese Kapitan (Kapitein Der
Since then, drinking tea became a routine in Batavia.
Chinezeen) Gan Djie and his wife Nyai Gan Djie lived
Not only that, tea was believed to be the remedy for
in Glodok.
overcoming the dysentry epidemic going on at that

time. Legend has it, the story of Kapitan Gan Djie and
Nyai Gan Djie is the origin of Patekoan Street (now
Jalan Perniagaan) Pat is the Chinese for eight,
the amount of teapots Nyai Gan Djie served on a daily
basis, and teko is the Indonesian for teapot.
Recently, the Jakarta Old Town Revitalization
Corp (JOTRC) hand in hand with local government is
revitalizing Jakartas old town with China Town as their
main focus. One of the buildings that they renovated
was the old pharmacy building named Aphoteek
Chung Hwa, which is less than 500 meters away from
Patekoan. After undergoing renovation for more than
a half year, the old pharmacy has been transformed
into a vintage teahouse with Chinese-style interior and
a wide area on its second oor. That old building has
now become the Pantjoran Tea House, which is much
inuenced by the Gan Djie couple.
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The Pantjoran Tea House is

offering selections of tea from
various countries and is also
serving delectable dishes.
ALL ABOUT TEA

The Pantjoran Tea House is now the number
one place to enjoy the best selection of tea in
the capital. The house serves various types of
tea from several countries that are famous for
their tea products and tradition such as China,
Japan, Sri Lanka and India. The Pantjoran Tea
House is also working with Jakarta-based company
Koningsplein Tea to import those tea varieties straight
from their country of origin.
The selection of tea is endless. From the hot tea
menu, the selection of Chinese teas consist of Jasmine,
tea I personally love the last one as the chrysantemum
Tea House also has selections of cold tea, although
ower-based tea is believed to be a natural coolant that
the options are not as many as the hot ones the cold
is good for lowering the body temperature. The houses
beverages include Chrysanthemum, Sencha, Earl Grey
Japanese tea is no less interesting try the Genmaicha
and Orange Pekoe tea.
tea and feel the sensation of Japanese green tea served

with roasted brown rice. Its excellent!
The best part about this teahouse is the fact that they
serve high-quality tea at affordable prices the cold
Choices of English and Indonesian Premium teas are
tea starts from Rp. 8,000, while the hot tea is from Rp.
also available at the Pantjoran Tea House. The Earl Grey
16,000. And of course teatime wouldnt be complete
and English Breakfast tea are among the options from
without some great food. Although surrounded by
the English menu, while Fine Flowery and Orange Pekoe
Jakartas culinary scene, the Pantjoran Tea House offers
tea are under the Indonesian Premium list. The Pantjoran
various dishes that are just as delicious. The special
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PHOTOS BY EDNA TARIGAN (WWW.EDEDEDAN.COM)
Oolong, Phu Earl, Smoky Green and Chrysanthemum
menu of the house is the Pantjoran fried rice, served with

fruit bits to add red color to the rice. Their angsio tofu
and shrimp salted egg are also the stars of the menu.
AROUND THE BLOCK

After enjoying the selections of tea and food at the
Pantjoran Tea House, it is best to continue exploring the
Chinese culture in Jakarta by strolling around the area
after all, Glodok is the heart of Chinese culture in the
capital. The Chandra Naya building on Jalan Gajah
Mada is one of the must-visit places. This Chinese-style
building was the house of Major Khouw Kim An, the
leader of Chinese society from 1910-1916, and is now
anked by the Novotel Gadjah Mada. And less than
300 meters away from the tea house is Gloria alley,
which is home to various authentic Indonesian dishes
such as bakmi (noodle) and the oldest coffee shop in
Jakarta, the Ice Coffee Tak Kie.
By Edna Tarigan
Pantjoran Tea House
Jalan Pancoran Raya, Glodok, Jakarta
0852-6324-5534
Instagram: @pantjoran_tea
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BEYONDUPDATES
LOCALS BEST
It was a night to remember when the
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, hand in hand
with Sababay Wines, hosted a Road
Trip Bali to Jogja dinner that beautifully
paired local cuisine with local wine. Held
at Bogeys Teras, this event indulged
guests with delectable dishes inspired by
a bike tour from Bali to Yogyakarta, and
included Balinese Sate Lilit, Pecel Pitik
Banyuwangi, Rawon Surabaya, Soerabi
Solo and much more. All the dishes were
prepared by the hotels talented culinary
team with Sababays ne wines to match
each dish; Sababay White Velvet with
the Pecel Pitik Banyuwangi and Sababay
Reserve Red to accompany the Sate Lilit.
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar,
Yogyakarta
(0274) 869-123
www.yogyakarta.regency.hyatt.com
SHREK IN TOWN!
To all Shrek fans, get ready to meet your favorite ogre!
Ciputra Artpreneur Theater

Retail Podium Level 13, Ciputra World 1
Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta
(021) 2988-9889
www.ciputraartpreneur.com
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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
Ciputra Artpreneur together with DreamWorks Theatricals,

Broadway Entertainment Group FZ LLC, and NETworks
Presentations LLC is bringing Shrek and all his friends and
enemies to town in a show titled SHREK THE MUSICAL.
Held at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater in Jakarta, this
musical performance will entertain audiences of all ages
from May 5 to 22 with 24 shows in total. Everyone who is
a big Shrek fan should not miss this event, as the groups
performances in Jakarta are the rst of their international
tour. Tickets are available at www.kiostix.com or click www.
ciputraartpreneur.com for more details.
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One of the most anticipated events in Bali

is nally here. On May 28, TEDxUbud will
once again welcome a number of local
and international leading thinkers and
speakers who will share a piece of their
minds with an audience of 300 among
the expected stars are a Balinese opera
singer, Balis biofuel pioneers, a man who
bicycles through history, and more. With
the theme Small Things, Great Things,
this years TEDxUbud will still be held at the
Fivelements and will host its rst ever live
streaming event at Rumah Sanur in Sanur
so for those who didnt get the tickets to the
main event, just click www.tickets.tedxubud.
com to secure a space at the live streaming
event. Dont forget to log on to the following
website to nd the full list of the speakers.
www.tedxubud.com
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

On May 21, get ready to witness Blue Moon, a natural phenomenon where
the full moon shows up in the night sky for the second time in a month. And
of course, witnessing this Blue Moon will be a lot more fun with live music
and thats why ProjectX Bali is hosting a musical event to mark this special
moment. Located at Serangan Beach, the BLUE MOON Festival will boast
a lineup of live DJ performances including local DJs like God Stone Market,
No Footure, Jaux Ion and Soul Felix as well as DJ Dipha Barus. International
DJ Wolf Pack will also rock the stage and keep the night young. The BLUE
MOON Festival will have the guests entertained with dance performances
and food trucks too. Tickets start from Rp. 350,000. Click the following
website for more details.
www.projectxbali.com
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RISING STARS
After a seven year hiatus, the Holland Idols are back and
boasting the beauty of Bali in two episodes of its new
season. The 20 contestants along with the crew ew to
the Island of Gods to decide the Big 10 and the Big 8.
During a press conference held at the Segara Village
Hotel, Richard Gussen from Coredon, one of the sponsors,
explained that it was the beautiful elements of Bali and the
iconic atmosphere of the Segara Village Hotel that inspired
the team to choose the island and the resort as one of the
shooting venues.
www.segaravillage.com
EASTER TREATS
Seminyak Village hosted a number of fun activities to celebrate
Easter Day. The event titled Fun Easter at Seminyak Village
entertained children and families with a Kids Coloring
Workshop, Face Painting by Bali Face Painting, and a Tuk Tuk
Photo Booth by Bali Photo Booth. Berawa Art House added to
the fun by presenting a live mural painting that invited guests
to participate, while Easter rabbit decoration by Cata Odata
Gallery and Balinese crafts by students of Canggu Community
School livened up the shopping arcade.
www.seminyakvillage.com
GEAR UP!
Last April, Bodiku hosted the NEW FACE OF FITNESS,
which is set to be an annual tness event in Indonesia.
Taking place at The Trans Resort Bali, the Bodiku Fitness
event was meant to encourage everyone to live a healthy
life and to reach their goals one step at a time. The event
invited people of all nationalities living in Indonesia to join
in, as great prizes were up for grabs like Celebrity Fitness
memberships. Participants also got to meet tness experts
like World Champion athlete Komang Arnawa, who
inspired them to live healthily.
www.bodikutnessevent.com
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SKETCH THE TRUCK!

The Courtyard Bali Seminyak by Marriott held a food truck design
competition that was joined by 151 students from the Indonesia
Institute of Arts. The competition was conducted to launch the hotels
newest project called What The Truck! a food truck selling tacos
and Mojitos in front of the lobby. On March 23, the six nalists
gathered in the hotels ballroom to present their designs, and I
Putu Yudi Aditya came away the winner. His design was applied
to the truck that was launched on April 14th, plus as the winner he
brought home a cash prize of 40 million rupiah. The project was
initiated by the CANVAS Project by Marriott International to build
a connection between the international hotel chain and the islands
local community.
www.marriott.com
ITS RECHARGE TIME!

Recharge Night by Bali & Beyond Magazine is back! For the rst time this year, the party was held at the
grand ballroom of the Ayodya Resort Bali on April 1, 2016. Attended by some 800 people from the travel
and hospitality industry, the party was tremendously fun with a carnival theme that entertained the guests with
fun and challenging games. While mingling, guests also enjoyed fresh cocktails by Balimoon and 9 Vodka,
wine from Sababay, and of course pints of Heineken beer. The photo booth from Moments To Go was also
a big hit, as well as the not-to-be-missed door prizes donated by The One Legian, Grand Nikko Bali, iNi Vie
Hospitality, Love F Hotel, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Hotel, Conrad Bali, and the Mandara Spa. This event
was also supported by Arif Denkerdeck, LV C&C Model Management, and Hard Rock 87.8 FM Bali. It was
only last month, but already we cannot wait for the next Recharge Night Party!
www.baliandbeyond.co.id
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES
Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408

E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz
Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310

E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com
AIRPORT OPERATOR
Tel: (0361) 751-011
FRANCE
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS
Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur

Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406
E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id
TIMOR LESTE
Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar
Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092
E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com
GERMANY
UNITED STATES
Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369
Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur

Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826
Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426
E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id
ROYAL BRUNEI
HUNGARY
Tel: (0361) 757-292
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456
Email: huconbali@telkom.net
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport

Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383
INDIA
GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 Denpasar
Jl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - Denpasar

Tel. (0361) 259-502/259-503
Fax.(0361) 259-505
Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor

Ngurah Rai International Aiprort
Call Centre: 0804-1-888888
CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA
Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298

24-hour access: 08071-807-807
MERPATI
Jl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 411-364
Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, 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
HEALTH&MEDICAL
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@dp.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
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. Departure
International Terminal, 2nd . Room OP.II.8
East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport
Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275
DEPARTURE
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to
departure. A Rp. 150,000 international
departure tax is required. Domestic departure
fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay
for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for
International departure. Ngurah Rai Intl Airport,
Tel: (0361) 751-011
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
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 doctor-prescribed
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.
NETHERLANDS
ROYAL DANISH
Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3
Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38
E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com
CLINIC&HOSPITAL
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
(ARMA)
Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.
Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm
ABIAN KAPAS
Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 227-176
ANTONIO BLANCO
Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551
open daily 8 am-5 pm
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352
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.
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
BIMC Hospital Kuta

POLAND
BRITAIN
SPAIN
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua
Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804
E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id
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
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
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
AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART
INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC
Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118

Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477
E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com
AUSTRALIA, CANADA,
MUSEUMS
MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN
KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777
E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com
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
CONSULATES
RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT

SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro,
Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15
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
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
BRAZIL
Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005
Email: brazilconsul@bali.net
SWEDEN & FINLAND

Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu
Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211
E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com
CHILE
Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783
E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com
CZECH REPUBLIC
Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.
THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,
74
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
SILOAM HOSPITALS
SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION

OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja
Tel: (0362) 251-41
24-hour emergency 779-911

Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali
Tel: +62-361-779-900
E-mail: info.bali@siloamhospitals.com
UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION

SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar
Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA

Jl. Ganetri 9 D, Gatot Subroto Timur, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 264-149, Fax: (0361) 243-747
E-mail: bali@honrep.ch
AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011
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