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CHICAZINE Publisher Renato Domini renato@asiaworldindonesia.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pamela J Bathgate pamela@asiaworldindonesia.com Art director Paul WAS webmaster@asiaworldindonesia.com CONTENTS PAGES PEOPLE IN PROFILE From the Desk of Our MD 2 Out and About - Slava Dyugaev 3 Manager in Profile 3 NEWS UPDATE Get Wired on Garuda 4-5 New Garuda Sub-brand, Explore 6-7 Virgin Australia 8-9 Hotels We Check Into 10-11 Sofitel to Debut in Indonesia 12 Indonesia Takes National Tourism Approach 13 Mount Sinabung Eruptions 14-15 Nusa Dua Fiesta 2013 16-17 Restaurants 18-19 New Jakarta-Surabaya Railway 24 UNESCO - Bali 26-27 Central Kalimantan 28-29 POD, Chocolate Factory 30 SOCIAL PAGES Asia World Indonesia cares Recipe : Beef Rendang Royal Cremation Nadya, Ubud-Bali Season Greetings
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From the desk of our managing director Dear Friends, What a busy few months it’s been attending ITB Asia in Singapore and then off to WTM in London but as always it is great meeting new friends and reconnecting with old friends in the travel industry. In this issue we bring you news of our river cruise in Kalimantan through orangutan country, the good work the BOS Foundation are doing, Royal Cremation of Tjokorda Istri Sri Tjandrawati and our new toll road in Bali.. As this is our last issue for 2013, I would like to wish you a wonderful Festive Season and we will see you again in 2014 with more Chicazine news. Happy Holidays !
Renato Domini Managing Director Asia World Indonesia
Manager IN profile
What do you like to do in your free time? Sometimes I keep working at home, sometimes having rest there , other times hanging out and partying (work hard, play hard), meeting few friends or just spending time with family. What book are you currently reading?
Out and About - Slava Dyugaev
A novel written by my mother (not famous and impossible at translation) about some extraordinary things that happen around us, and connections
Asia World Indonesia Business Develop-
with other reality (esoteric and with el-
ment Manager, Mr. Slava Dyugaev, come
ements of mystic and fantasy). I used
from Togliatti (Russian Federation). He spent
to like however reading Russian clas-
most of his school time in Tashkent (Uzbeki-
sics in the past whenever I had the
stan) and also studied in UK and worked /
chance. Currently I like to read any
lived in Thailand before moving to Indonesia.
travel information or news for my own knowledge, mostly from the internet.
Now Its his third year in Indonesia. He has been travelling all around but Bali is his favou-
Have you seen any good movies late-
rite because of the beaches (white or black
ly?
sand), rice fields, mountains and volcanoes,
Last one in cinema was “Thor 2�, quite
history, traditions, art, culture etc.
OK especially with 3D.
From all the places he wants to visit the most are Lake Toba and Raja Ampat. 3
GET WIRED on Garuda
News Update
The “Inflight Connectivity” on B777-300ER
Garuda Indonesia has
Class, Executive Class
Introduced “Inflight Con-
and even Economy
Above
nectivity” on B777-300ER
Class will be able to ac-
The new Garuda Indo-
Aircraft. Passengers in
cess the internet through
nesia “Inflight Connectiv-
each class can now
WiFi throughout the
ity” B777-300ER Aircraft.
access WiFi service at
flight. Garuda Indonesia
an altitude of 10.000 ft.
Director of Services, Faik
Garuda Boeing Indone-
Fahmi said, this “Inflight
sia introduced “Inflight
Connectivity” is part of
Connectivity” service on
the airline’s commit-
a commercial basis on
ment to always improve
board all the 777-300ER
service to its custom-
flights that the airline op-
ers, especially on the
erates, commencing on
medium- and long hall
2nd October 2013. From
routes served by Garuda
now on, Garuda Indone-
Indonesia.
sia passengers in the First
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While Garuda
nesia (Telkom). In the
from six international TV
Indonesia”s First Class
provision of the service,
stations, namely CNN
passengers enjoy WiFi
Telkom acts as the inter-
International, BBC World,
access as a complimen-
net service provider on
BBC Arabic, NHK World
tary service, passengers
board Garuda Indone-
Premium, Euronews, and
in Executive Class and
sia’s aircraft in accor-
CNBC. Thanks to this new
Economy Class can also
dance with the license
service, passengers in
enjoy internet service
issued by the Ministry of
all classes, whether First
during the flight after
Communication and In-
Class, Executive Class,
first completing pay-
formation of Republic of
or Economy Class, will
ment by credit card or
Indonesia. According to
be able to access live
purchasing a voucher
regulations, “Inflight Con-
television broadcasts,
for the amount of US$
nectivity” service or WiFi
such as a soccer game
11.95 for 1 hour unlimited
connection can only be
on the sports channel,
internet browsing pack-
accessed for browsing
or other entertainment
age or US$ 21.95 for an
internet, social network,
options, free of any ad-
unlimited 24-hours. The
e-mail and instant mes-
ditional charges.
“Inflight Connectivity”
saging when the aircraft
service is currently only
is cruising above 10.000
Garuda Indonesia
available to B777-300 ER
ft. Passengers may not
purchased a total of ten
passengers. However,
access the connec-
Boeing 777-300ER this
Garuda Indonesia will
tion while the aircraft
year. The first B777-300ER
gradually introduce the
is taxiing, take off, and
fleet was received by
same service on board
landing.
Garuda Indonesia on
the A330-200 and A330-
June 24, 2013 and the
300 fleets that operate
In addition to accessing
second fleet at the end
on both its domestic and
the internet connection
of July 2013. Meanwhile,
international routes.
through “Inflight Connec-
the next two Boeing 777-
tivity”, Garuda Indonesia
300ERs will arrive towards
The “Inflight Connec-
passengers flying with the
the end of the year.
tivity” service is a joint
777-300ER can also ac-
Three more airplanes are
cooperation between
cess other services such
scheduled to arrive in
Garuda Indonesia and
as inflight entertainment,
2014 and a further three
PT Telekomunikasi Indo-
Live TV or live broadcast
aircraft will arrive in 2015. 5
New Garuda subbrand to
‘Explore’ remote areas
Garuda to expand across Indonesian archipelago using smaller aircraft Garuda has launched a new subbrand to serve more remote parts of the Indonesian archipelago. Named ‘Explore’, the new service will use the airline’s new fleet of smaller aircraft to access islands and airports unable to handle larger aircraft. The move forms part of the Indonesian government’s plan to connect more remote areas of the country. The Explore brand will be split into
and West Nusa Tenggara.
two parts – Explore, using ATR72-600
“The Explore ATR72-600 aircraft will sup-
turboprop aircraft, and Explore Jet,
port Garuda Indonesia’s Bombardier
which will operate a fleet of Bombar-
CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft operation in
dier CRJ1000 regional jets. Most of the
accordance to improve the national
operations will focus on islands in the
connectivity programme by develop-
east and west of the country, includ-
ing our flight network to the fast grow-
ing such provinces as Aceh, the Riau
ing economic regions and tourist desti-
Islands, West Papua, Maluku and East
nations in remote areas in Indonesia,” said the president & CEO of Garuda Mr Emirsyah Satar.
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Garuda Indonesia operated its first Ex-
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plore flight on 3 December 2013, using
a 70-seat, all-economy class ATR72-
Indonesia that have a limited runway
600 aircraft on routes from hubs in Bali,
capacity,� added Satar.
Makassar and Ambon to destinations
Garuda is already operating 12 Bom-
including Labuan Bajo, Ende and Bima.
bardier CRJ1000s, with plans to wel-
The airline has placed orders for up to
come a further six into its fleet. These
35 ATR72-600s, which will be delivered
aircraft are configured with 96 seats
in stages between now and 2017.
in two classes. The airline recently
“The ATR 72-600 offers the same high
launched Bombardier CRJ1000 flights
level of comfort to passengers, as the
connecting Makassar, on the island
other fleet types operated by Garuda
of Sulawesi, with the Papuan hubs of
Indonesia. This type of aircraft is the
Jayapura, Manokwari and Sorong.
best in its class to serve short distance routes between the islands and cities in
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Virgin Australia
Adds Bali Flights
Airline to launch new services from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Commencing 19 December 2013, the airline added an extra weekly service from Brisbane, two extra flights from Sydney and three more weekly services from Melbourne. In total, the new flights will add more than 1,000 extra weekly seats to the Indonesian island. Virgin Australia’s chief commercial officer, Judith Crompton said, “Bali is one of Australia’s most popular international leisure destinations, visited by over 2.8 million Australians each year. By adding more than 1,000 seats per week, we will be able to support increased demand to this region.” All new flights will be operated by Virgin Australia’s 176-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft offering both business and economy classes. The airline’s in-flight entertainment system will also allow guests to stream content to their own smartphones, laptops and tablets.
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Virgin Australia Expands Indonesian Codeshare Virgin Australia has add-
vices from Singapore to
tinations across Indone-
ed a further five destina-
Bandung,
Balikpapan,
sia that can be accessed
tions in Indonesia follow-
Lombok,
Palembang
on one ticket from all
ing the expansion of its
and Solo. These add to
Virgin Australia serviced
codeshare
the existing codeshare
airports across Australia
agreement,
in-
and New Zealand.”Virgin
cludes flights to Jakarta
Australia’s Velocity fre-
and Bali.
quent flyer members are
agreement
with Silk Air. This
arrangement
en-
which
ables Virgin Australia to
also able to earn and re-
place its ‘VA’ code on
The Virgin Australia mar-
deem points across the
Silk Air’s Airbus A320 ser-
keting code is on 10 des-
Silk Air network.
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HOTEL’s we check into……. Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort After a dramatic million-dollar
facelift
overhaul throughout the hotel, Aston Bali Beach Resort & Spa was officially rebranded on September 27th 2013 and became the new
and
Samudra Lounge, each
Asian cuisine. Bali Luna
one
offers up the Chef’s sig-
tempting
guests
This resort is the perfect place to relax by the sea whilst sipping a cocktail or two as the sun goes down or be pampered by the spa therapists at Biwana Spa
improved with delicious bites and
Resort.
refreshing tipples. Grand
ners while Giorgio Italian
Restaurant
serves up the finest Italian cuisine
Benoa
tic cozy atmosphere.
The
By the C Restaurant &
Resto
Bar, as the name implies
re
serves up an impressive
is beside the glistening
breakfast buffet and a
Indian ocean and pres-
taurants , 2 bars and the
wide selection of Pan-
ents a mouth watering
also
and romantic din-
launched it’s four res-
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resort
those long lunches
amidst an authen-
Grand Aston Bali Beach
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seafood BBQ, wood fired pizza and other tropical libations. Kids are not forgotten at Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort and at the beachfront kids club, the kids are entertained and kept amused with a variety of activities by experienced kids club attendants who are always on hand. The club welcomes children between the ages of 4- 12 yrs old. We were lucky enough to participate in a fabulous and fun cocktail mixing class with the resort’s mixologist during our stay. Mixing and shaking to create our cocktail of choice and then the finale of the taste test……mmmm…...not bad at all ! A cooking class in Giorgio Italian
Restaurant
was
also
a highlight of our stay. Chef taught us how to make Ravioli Frutti di Mare, commencing with a lesson in making real Italian Pasta which then became seafood ravioli with a fabulous creamy sauce. Mouthwateringly delicious !! 11
Sofitel to debut in Indonesia
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort opens its doors on 20 December 2013 Launching on 20 December 2013, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will be an expansive beachfront property offering 398 rooms and suites and 17 private villas, all featuring high-end amenities and free Wi-Fi. F&B offerings will include three restaurants, including a steakhouse and Italian seafood outlet, along with two bars and a club lounge.
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The resort will also feature a beachfront pool, fitness centre, spa and a range of children’s facilities, while the MICE market will be well catered-for with ballroom, large function room, four meeting rooms and a boardroom. Sofitel now offers 47 hotels in the Asia Pacific region, including 11 in Southeast Asia.
another Indonesia page Takes National Tourism Approach infrastructure during the next six months in preparation. Promotions will look to activities, beaches and its eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Indonesia will promote 16 of its islands through seven themes in an attempt to bring more British tourists to its shores. Tourism authorities will focus on a limited number of its 17,000 islands in the initial stages and will concentrate on islands such as Lake Toba, North Sumatra; Old City Kota Tua, Jakarta and others including Bali, East Java and Sulawesi.
In the nine months up to the end of September, Indonesia saw a 7.3% increase in UK visitors, making up 163,000 of the 6.4m international tourists that have visited in the period.
With Garuda Indonesia launching direct services into Jakarta from London in May the tourism board will be strengthening its 13
Mount Sinabung Eruptions
More Than 15,000 Indonesians displaced Residents on high alert and flights cancelled as volcano spews rocks After eight violent eruptions occurring just hours apart on Sunday 24th November, Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency has called for the evacuations of more than 15,000 residents who live within a fivekilometer radius of Mount Sinabung. The 2,500-meter-tall volcano, located on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra, has been increasingly active since September. The latest string of eruptions has sent rocks and huge columns of gray ash as high as
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eight kilometers into the sky. People panicked when the eruption was accompanied by loud thunderous sounds and vibrations. Then it started raining down rocks,� said Robert Peranginangin, a local government spokesperson. Kuala Namu International Airport, located just outside of Medan and opposite Mount Sinabung, has seen many flights cancelled or delayed
due to clouds of ash from Mount Sinabung, situated only 88 kilometers from the North Sumatra provincial capital of Medan Domestic carrier Susi Air has halted all five of its daily flights from Kuala Namu, citing the dangerous plumes of hot ash that are blanketing the region. Malaysian carrier Air Asia has also delayed departures until further notice.
central Java. Authorities did, however, raise the danger warning for Mount Sinabung. Mount Sinabung sits atop the “Ring of Fire,” an earthquake and volcanic eruption-prone area that stretches across the Pacific Ocean due to unstable plate tectonics. It is just one of 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia. Latest update: Mount Sinabung could erupt again
Indonesian authorities have reported no known loss of life due to the volcanic eruptions – a stark contrast to the country’s deadly 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi that claimed the lives of more than 350 people in
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NUSA DUA FIESTA The 5-Day Nusa Dua Festival Celebrated Culture, Sports and Entertainment The 16th Nusa Dua Festival was held in and around the Nusa Dua Complex in South Bali from November 15-19, 2013. A celebration that incorporated elements of art, culture, sports and entertainment - one of the highlights of this year’s event was a unique Half-Marathon “Run Under the Stars” after sunset on November 17, 2013 conducted on Bali’s new Mandara Toll Road. The Indonesian Music Expo (IMEX) also formed part of this year’s Nusa Dua Festival with leading musical acts from Indonesian and abroad performing. The theme of this year’s event was “Wana Lelanguan” – a call to conserve Indonesian natural environment and forest resources. In support of this theme film programs for children focusing on energy and sustainability and workshops on marine conservation were conducted during the Festival.
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another Restaurants page In Bali we are spoilt for choice with great restaurants with top chefs creating sumptuous culinary delights for us. The latest restaurants to tantalize our taste buds……. 01. CharMING RESTAURANT This restaurant has been around for a few years but still a favourite of the expat community and the returning visitor to Bali. The exotic fusion of the Javanese Joglo and the Balinese Wantilan sets the scene, the fixtures and furnishings bring a sense of unique coziness and comfort with attention to detail not only evident in the decor but in the service and the vast selection of culinary delights on the menu. A humble restaurant that has been crafted with an artisan’s heart and glows with personalized warmth the moment you step through the antique wooden doors. A fusion influenced by the French flare for richness, quality and decadence and the talent of the Italians. Mr Ming is well travelled and experienced in fine food while Mr Wayan has crafted this knowledge into a rather varied menu, each dish no less creative than the other. The seafood at CharMing is the most ex-
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otic, with splashes of citrus, vibrant sauc-
a gastrolab, where the junction of the
es and fresh vegetables. The salads are
executive chef’s background in French
bountiful and fresh. The classic touches
and Italian cuisine and cooking heritage
of mozzarella, garlic, basil and mustard
meets to create traditional, handmade
dress some of the main dishes and the
culinary foods. Fresh fish arrives daily;
quality meats do justice to their origins.
vegetables are farmed from the restau-
Indonesian specialties are available as a
rant’s own organic farm, and what can-
spread for two to share.
not be produced in Bali is imported di-
CharMING Restaurant I Jl Danau Tamblingan No97 I Sanur, 80228 Bali I Indonesia
02. KEBUN ZIBIRU RESTAURANT
rectly from Italy of only the finest quality products. Forget basics like spaghetti bolognese. Kebun Zibiru offers a chance to taste the splendor of Italy’s various regions without having to travel to each. Call it one stop
Kebun Zibiru has a little bit of everything
dining, where you can savor the flavors
for everyone, from food enthusiasts to
from the north to the south all under one
soul and jazz music lovers to romantics
roof. Kebun Zibiru will instantly transport
looking for intimate dining & low con-
you to Italy.
versation. Kebun Zibiru offers three din-
The owner even obliged us by parking
ing experiences—al fresco in the garden
our car…now that’s what we call service
amidst lush tropical flora and under the stars of the rooftop terrace or in the haven of the air-conditioned interior. Kebun Zibiru is not just a restaurant but
Kebun Zibiru I Jl Drupadi 7 I Seminyak , Bali 80361 I Indonesia 19
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Bali Kids continues to provide free Medical care, Dental care and Health Education throughout the island. Our mobile clinic visiting orphanages, villages and disabled centers and helping on average 7,000 poor children per year. Recent improvements included the installation of a digital X Ray unit in our Dental Clinic, the commencement of Aqua Therapy in conjunction with Soul Surf Project for disabled and
disadvantaged
chil-
dren and the production of our new education program, for children regarding the care of Bali’s environment and the subsequent benefits for the children’s health.
“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” Barbara de Angelis
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A recent arrival was a three-monthold baby boy called Aiman. AIman’s pregnant Mother was widowed, poor and alone. Left with little choice she gave her baby up for adoption in order to care for her first child. Shortly after taking Aiman the adoptive parents noticed something was not quite right and took him to the local hospital. The hospital explained Aiman was suffering from a rare genetic disease called Icthyosis and no hospital in Bali could help. The Doctor recommended they take Aiman to Bali Kids for advice. Sadly the adoptive parents took Aiman straight back to his birth Mother declaring they could not care for her son due his condition. The Mother then reached out to Bali Kids and we were happy to provide a home for Aiman and offer the best treatment available in Bali for his condition. Sadly there is no cure for AIman’s disease but it simply needs to be managed. It is highly labor intensive to care for a child with Ichtyhosis and very difficult for a single parent. Bali Kids exists to help children just like Aiman and we hope to help him lead a happy and healthy life. Thank you to Asia World Indonesia for all its support and care for our children. 21
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HIGHLIGHT RECIPE
BEEF RENDANG 1.
“This month we bring you Indonesia’s famous recipe beef rendang…yum !”
Ingredients
Cut beef into cubes,
wash and pat dry with paper towel
• 1 kg fresh lean beef
2.
Pound red chilies, red
• 1 ounce fresh red chili
onions, garlic, candlenuts
• 14 cloves red onions
and ginger together in a
• 7 cloves garlic
mortar and pestle until it
• 3 cm slice ginger
becomes a smooth paste.
• 5 candlenuts • 1 stalk lemongrass
3.
Smash the lemongrass
• 3 cm slice laos
and laos with the back of
• 200ml coconut milk
the knife
• 2 pcs tamarind • 1 tumeric leaf
4.
Boil coconut milk
together with the spice
• 2 tspns salt • 3 kaffir lime leaves
paste in saucepan, add laos, lemongrass, tamarind, kaffir lime leaves and salt.
so that it does not stick to the pan.
Simmer and stir until mixture thickens
7.
Serve with steamed rice and krupuk (shrimp
crackers)
5.
Cook the mixture until
it becomes oily, add the
Cooking time : Approx 5 hours
cubed beef and stir over a
Serves: 8
medium heat Notes:
6.
Reduce heat and sim-
mer until the mixture is dark
If you prefer more spice add more red onion, garlic and red chilies to taste
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NEW JAKARTA-SURABAYA railway to open in 2014 A new double-track rail-
commence operations
been finished. So we will
way line connecting Ja-
in the first quarter of 2014.
be able to operate the
karta and Surabaya is
The double-track system
double-track
expected to open next
will increase capacity on
between
year. The Jakarta Post
the railway from 64
Pekalongan
reported last week that
trains to 200 trains per
Java],” the newspaper
the new section of track,
day.“Work
several
cited Indonesia’s deputy
which forms part of the
sections, such as the Ci-
transport minister, Bam-
border Trans-Java Rail-
rebon [West Java]–
bang Susantono as say-
way network, is almost
Brebes
complete and due to
section, have recently
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on
[Central
Java]
railway
Jakarta
and
[Central
ing. After the Trans-Java Railway,
THE ROYAL CREMATION The Royal cremation ceremony for Tjokorda Istri Sri Tjandrawati on November 1, 2013 in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Tjokorda Istri Sri Tjandrawati is the late wife of Tjokorda Gde Putra Sukawati, head of Ubud’s ruling family, who died at Mount Elizabeth Hospital on October 14, 2013 in
Singapore at
the age of 59. More than 100 people were employed to build a 25 meter high tower which was used to carry the body of the deceased to the cemetery. The cremation ceremony is an important rite which is held for deceased members of the Puri Agung Ubud royal family to show respect to families and the local community. The Balinese believe cremation is a purification ceremony that returns Panca Maha Butha (five elements in the universe that formed life) and is also believed to release the body’s spirit so that they may reincarnate.
NADYA - UBUD, BALI What began as a simple
clientele in Aspen, Miami,
skirts and pants often do as
home show, borrowing a
Santa Fe, and Washington
well.
generous friend’s dining
D.C. Internationally, a show
room, has grown to twice
has been established in
“Many of my own materi-
annual trips to the United
London”.
als, motifs and colors have been created; always
States. Occurring in hotel suites in Chicago. Los An-
Batiking, painting, hand
expanding the resources
geles, and New York, the
weaving, individually or
available! The focus has re-
showings continue to com-
collectively, are the normal
mained utilizing the natural
bine the spirit of a “Mad
vocabulary. The layering
materials and abundant
Market” and a salon.
and mixing concept of the
hand skills to embellish
“The success of my collec-
clothing is loosely based
simple energetic garments”.
tion has led me to explore
on the traditional garments
Nadya is an amazing lady
and to reach out to new
of Asia. The initial shapes
who has been a long time
were geometric in nature.
resident of Bali and who
Many more detailed and
always has some interesting
structured shapes have
stories to tell. Her home is as
emerged allowing for a
eclectic as her collections
closer body fit. Jackets,
and is open for viewing.
coats, and vests all reverse;
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UNESCO World Heritage Site - Bali At the end of 2012 some of Bali’s rice terraces joined the coveted ranks of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Most Heritage sites around the world are historically cultural, but Bali’s ancient rice fields are still part of the islands everyday life. Recognition by UNESCO carries international status but also brings attention to the many challenges of ensuring that the subaks and the farmers are protected. The purpose of applying for WHS status was to make the traditional subak system visible to the world and by doing so, hopefully preserve it from extinction. There are many factors threatening the subaks, including a major loss of soil fertility and padi ecology due to decades of using agricultural chemicals. The rice farmers receive a very low income which these days, makes it very hard to live on and so they decide to sell their land. Once sold and developed, Bali’s precious rice fields are gone forever. The Balinese have been growing rice for over a millennia. The island’s irrigation water, leached through volcanic soil, is rich in natural dissolved
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phosphates and potassium; it is a perfect hydroponic delivery system. The farmers grew many varieties of heritage rice and the cooperative system between the subaks of providing and withholding water controlled insect pests and rats. It all worked wonderfully for about a thousand years. Four subak landscapes in five regencies have been selected as the World Heritage Site, officially named Cultural Landscape of Bali Province. The first is the water temple Pura Ulun Danu Batur, where the priests and farmers traditionally meet to consult and gather holy water. The second is the subak landscape of Pakerisan Watershed, believed to be the oldest in Bali.
The third and largest is the subak landscape of Catur Angga Batukaru, which includes forests and two lakes. The fourth is the royal water temple Pura Taman Ayun, which represents the importance of the royal family. The total area of the WHS is over 19,000 hectares. UNESCO itself has no authority to protect the site. Disagreements and jockeying between different levels of local, provincial and national government, vested interests, development pressures and infrastructure all have to be considered. It will be challenging to manage the site as a whole when each area has its own traditional laws and regulations. According to UNESCO protocols no develop-
ment is allowed unless it’s sustainable, and the land can be sold only with agreement from other subak members and cannot be converted. But this is very challenging to implement. Part of the mandate is the conservation and promotion of the ecosystem. The government is now supporting the farmers in transforming the rice fields back to organic cultivation, beginning with the top fields, but it will be a slow process. Conservation of material culture, such as the increasingly rare lumbung or rice barns, and the culture of offerings, must also be protected. It is going to be a big job. UNESCO recognition brings these issues into focus on an international scale. The eyes of the world may ultimately save Bali’s ancient subak‌.
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BOS Foundation is doing an amazing job of caring for these delightful creatures who have suffered some horrific injuries at the hands of humans.
A visit to Central Kalimantan is certainly
Then we visited a traditional village
an adventure and this month Kaliman-
where we were given a welcome
tan Tour Destinations showed us how
blessing by local dignitaries and com-
it is done! Arriving at Palangkaraya
menced our walk through the village.
Airport we were picked up and then
Back on board afternoon tea was
began our adventure! Cruising in their
served and then more relaxing as we
fabulous boats along the Kahayan
continued cruising and at times wit-
River and then into the Rungan River
nessing the gold mining along the river.
surrounded by jungle and lined with the
After a delicious dinner the river was
floating houses of the fish farmers, was
in total darkness except for the moon
a wonderfully relaxing experience as
and so one succumbs to the drowsiness
we went deeper and deeper into the
of being lulled to sleep by the river.
jungle to the BOS Foundation orang-
Morning is magical and a new day
utan pre-release islands of Pulau Kaja
begins with the aroma of fresh coffee
and Pulau Bangamat.
brewing and breakfast awaiting us.
At certain points along the river we
The orangutans were more active this
climbed into traditional motorized
morning and we were excited to see
canoes and went cruising slowly past
them as we floated past on our way
the islands to see if we could spot any
back to Palangkaraya. When we ar-
orangutan. We got lucky! There they
rived we did a tour of the city with its
were either swinging in the trees or tak-
wonderful Museum and a visit to Bukit
ing a snooze in the branches with one
Rawi the rattan weaving village. The
eye open watching us float by.
Bone Houses were another feature
After a delicious lunch prepared by the
of this tour and also seeing the local
delightful staff on the Rahai’i Pangun
houses with the Mockingbird symbol
we visited the BOS Foundation to see
clearly displayed. They believe that the
the orangutan still being rehabilitated
mockingbird is the vehicle that carries
and where we heard some very sad
the spirit of the deceased to Nirvana
stories indeed of the tragic circum-
and is also a protection for the inhabit-
stances that brought them there.
ants of the houses.
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Chocolate Factory & CafÊ Location: A True Balinese Experience Elephant Park Compound – Carang Sari Everyone loves chocolate ! A very well run professional and clean chocolate factory with fun chocolate tours every hour starting from 10.00am until last tour 3.00pm. Tour
starts
with
a
walk
around the garden explaining how cocoa grows and the steps from the ripe cocoa pod until the end result of the delicious chocolate. Tour ends with guests creating their own chocolates. Fantastic for everyone families and individuals alike. Can be combined with Elephant Park Tour or just on its own.
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