Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - August 2017

NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #20 | August 2017

Indonesia’s Culture Festival The Cozy Bars in Bali Find Out! Our New Featured Hotels

Tour of The Month

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CONTENTS SPECIAL NEWS

Air New Zealand boost Bali

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Sanur Village Festival

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival

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The 6th Jazz Market by the sea

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72nd Independence Day of

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Indonesia Tribal People of Indonesia

TOUR OF THE MONTH

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Saraswati & Pagerwesi Day

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Rinjani Volcano Trekking- 52 Lombok Island

Bull Race ‘Karapan Sapi’ in

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AWI INFO

Parade Kuda Kosong in Cianjur

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Baliem Valley Cultural Festival

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Traditional Indonesian Recipe

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HR News

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Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas

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General Manager’s

M E S S AG E Dear valued partners Welcome into the month of August.

We are also showcasing new hotels and hotel

This month in Bali we celebrate several festivals

updates so please check out our Hotels section

such as the Sanur Village Festival on August 9th

to find out more.

to 13th, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival on August

Asia World Indonesia is also proud partner

11th and 12th. And on August 18th to 20th we

of the first Bestival in Bali which takes place

have the Jazz Market by the Sea in Tanjung

at our Cultural Park GWK on September 30th

Benoa. We also celebrate Saraswati Day here

– October 1st 2017. Contact us at mice@

in Bali on August 19th as well as the Pagerwesi

asiaworldindonesia.com for special festival

Day on August 23rd. More in this News Bulletin.

packages including 3 nights stay at selected

And on August 17th Indonesia is celebrating

hotels and discounted festival tickets.

its 72nd Independence Day. More in this News

And this month I would like to introduce you to

Bulletin.

the Togutil people, a semi-nomadic tribe from

Further we have the Karapan Sapi, or the bull

the North Halmahera Regency in the Malukus.

races on the island of Madura from August into

More details in this News Bulletin.

October. More in this News Bulletin.

And I am also continuing to introduce our Teams

In Cianjur we have the Parade Kuda Kosong

to you. This month I would like to introduce our

which memorates Eyang Suryakencana, a

Team Leader Product Mrs. Rina Puspita Dewi.

revered ancestor of the Cianjur people. More

And last but not least this months “Marcel’s

in this News Bulletin.

favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at

We also have the famous Baliem Valley Festival

home”…….Rempah or Beef and Coconut

from August 8th to August 10th. More in this

Patties. Bon appetite.

News Bulletin.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News

And for me it is time to make my way to Las

Bulletin.

Vegas where I will attend one of the travel industry’s most important shows during the

Kind regards,

year….the Virtuoso Travel Week from August 14th to 18th at Vdara, Aria and Bellagio Hotels in Las Vegas. I am looking forward to meet some of our readers in Las Vegas personally.

More in this News Bulletin.

Marcel Barmettler General Manager

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Logistics Manager I Gusti A.A. Sunu|sunu@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Designer & Reservations Africa and Europe Welly Jayapranatha|Welly@asiaworldindonesia.com Team Leader Americas, Australia & Virtuoso Ira Sukma Utami|ira@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations Asia / Middle East Ribut Dwi Santoso|ribut@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations France Rudi Sulistyawan| rudi@asiaworldindonesia.com

Market Manager India Nisha Shrivastva|nisha@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager France Geoffrey Berdal|geoffrey@asiaworldindonesia.com Representative for Australia,New Zealand and Virtuoso Scott Cammell|scot@asiaworldindonesia.com The Americas Representative Douglas Vogl|doug@asiaworldindonesia.com Germany Representative Andrea Beyreuther|andrea@asiaworldindonesia.com

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THE COZY BARS IN BALI KILN Bar & Eating House on Petitenget - Seminyak KILN is Seminyak’s new bar and eating house, where the food is forged in fire, made for sharing, and inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean; the cocktails are carefully crafted and best savored, and good tunes carry through late into the night. Signature cocktails include the ShakenUp Smoked Pineapple Margarita, the Toasted Pina Colada and the Sumac Bloody Mary — all inspired by the kiln.

The team at Out & Out Hospitality, in collaboration with renowned chef Morgan McGlone, has

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retained the best parts of the local institution

Singaporean talent Nicholas Scorpion alongside

Petitenget Cafe from which KILN has grown: the

Australian celebrity chef Morgan McGlone,

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ULU CLIFFHOUSE, NEW BEACH CLUB IN ULUWATU BALI Ulu Cliffhouse, a new beach club concept curated by a community of creative talent, has announced its launch in Bali in August 2017.

Commanding jaw-dropping panoramic views, the 4640-square-metre cliff top oasis will offer an unparalleled new beach club experience in Uluwatu – 35 metres above sea level.

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ROOFTOP IMANI POOL BAR AND CASUAL DINING Located on the rooftop of Imani Suites, Sybarita Sky Lounge is the place to be for those who love to indulge in luxury. Our sunset sessions and 240 degree views will have you mesmerised from one of the highest vantage points in Seminyak while you sip champagne and enjoy refreshingly cool cocktails.

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Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas

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irtuoso Week is an annual event, nearing its 30th anniversary. It’s held in Las Vegas, mainly at the Bellagio, although in recent years, events have expanded to Vdara Resort and Spa and will be expanding to neighboring Aria as well.

This year, more than 4,800 total attendees are expected.

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perfect for the advisors’ clients.

By the end of the week, an advisor will have met with as many as 2,000 different travel providers, collecting ideas for travel experiences to share with their clients.

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Virtuoso Week’s goal is to foster connections and knowledge, which advisors can use to work with you to craft a better trip.

Events preceding VTW’s core networking focus on professional-development opportunities for travel advisors.

This year, offerings include: • An active- and specialty-tour-operator expo for VAST-focused advisors • How to be a Virtuoso Life superstar by designing trips that would shine if profiled in the magazine • An expert panel on wellness travel • Understanding sustainable tourism • Destination-specialist training from various tourism boards • Client-relationship building • What millennial travelers want And that’s just a small sampling. These educational sessions, before Virtuoso Week’s official opening session on Sunday afternoon, train advisors to maximize themselves, their clients, and their connections to different types of travel.

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RINA PUSPITA DEWI Products Team Leader

We proudly introduce you to our Team Leader of Asia World Indonesia’s Product Department, Rina Puspita Dewi. Born in Singaraja, a district in North of Bali, this 26 years old lady starts her career in tourism and hospitality in 2009 as Reservation team in one of the biggest Chinese market Travel Agent in Bali.

In January 2016, she became a part of Asia World Indonesia as the Team Leader of the Product Department. Her role is to develop new products and maintain the existing one while also brainstorming to create Asia World other DMCs have.

To enhance her product knowledge, she travels a lot to many places in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Yogyakarta and even to the deep of Sumatra. She lived her dream to step on every interesting destination which she can reach, not only in Indonesia but also in other countries.

Feel free to contact Rina at: rina@asiaworldindonesia.com

HR NEWS

Indonesia’s signature experience which no

Airlines News

Air New Zealand Boosts Bali

More weekly flights and extended season planned for 2018.

ir New Zealand will significant enhance

A

Air New Zealand’s chief revenue officer,

its operations in Bali next year, almost

Cam Wallace,said the decision was taken

doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar

due to Bali’s continued popularity among

and extending the duration of its flying season

passengers.

by almost two months.

“The increase in services between Auckland

The airline currently operates two weekly from

and Bali, as well as the extension to the seasonal

Auckland to Bali’s international airport between

service represents year on year growth of more

the end of May and mid-October, increasing to

than 90%,” Wallace said. “Today’s news will give

three services per week during peak times.

leisure travellers more options when it comes

But next year, the airline’s Bali season will start

to getting to Bali, with more than 1,500 seats

at the beginning of April with up to five services

available per week each way at peak times.”

operating per week using a Boeing 787-9

The airline’s 2018 Bali lights are already on sale.

Dreamliner aircraft.

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SANUR VILLAGE

F E S T I V A L 2017

S

anur Village Festival returns in its 12-year celebration this August 26-30 (tentative), bringing back an anticipated week filled

with numerous arts, cultural, food, water sports and environmental-awareness events to the shores of Bali’s otherwise tranquil sunrise coast. With festivities mainly focused in the Maisonette area of the legendary Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, the committee of this year’s festival promises to continue

This year’s Sanur Village Festival will feature

on the typical highlights of the previous festivals,

a series of various sports events and

with new added activities at various venues around

competitions, kicking off with the Sanur Run,

Sanur.

which will take course throughout Mertasari Beach south of the main Sanur coast, with

This year’s theme, the Sanur Village Festival highlights

runners from Bali, Indonesia and around the

a bazaar and food festival, fashion shows, expos,

globe dashing to the beautiful Sanur sunrise.

tours, culinary challenges, Yoga, sports activities

A surfing competition will also take place at

and environmental awareness programs, and it will

Segara Ayu Beach, where surfers paddle

also highlight an international kite festival, an exotic

out to catch their best waves.

jukung festival and a Sanur Run.

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This year’s sporting events also

restaurants will also feature a

feature a fishing tournament

great range of signature pizzas

around

coastal

and burgers. The Inna Grand

waters of Sanur Beach, and

Bali Beach’s own restaurant

not to be missed is the exotic

and bar will be presenting their

Jukung competition at Segara

best offerings at reasonable

Ayu Beach, with colorful sails at

prices during the food bazaar.

sunrise.

Five-star international cuisine

the

idyllic

from the industry for up to Food

lovers

will

have

the

only IDR 50,000 per serving, is

opportunity to try out rare

available alongside traditional

Balinese heritage cuisine at the

dishes that let you sample the

bazaar, with more traditional

rich flavours of the archipelago

food stands than international –

in one spot.

although representative Sanur

For the arts inclined, the Sanur

horticultural,

Creative

an

agricultural potentials to a wide

exhibition of arts and handicrafts

audience. The Sanur Kite Festival

that supports the local tourism

is a mainstay event that will

industry, and also as a meeting

provide a spectacle of the skies

point

over Sanur with its array of giant

Expo

for

presents

local

and

international

strike

attractive

producers buyers deals

to and

exchange ideas. An Agrowisata

traditional

kites

farming

and

and

creative

and contemporary designs at Mertasari Beach.

Indonesia Expo will also promote

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UBUD VILLAGE 2 0 1 7

Jazz Festival

T

he smooth groove of jazz will reverberate across the enchanting Ubud village on the beautiful island of Bali when the

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2017 takes place from 11th to 12th August 2017 at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud.

Entering its 5th edition this year, the jazz fiesta will feature performances of some of the world’s most prominent jazz musicians including: trumpet player Benny Brown from Germany; pianist Gerald Clayton from the U.S.; pianist Steve Barry from Australia; France saxophonist, Samy Thiebault; Glen Buschmazz Jazz Academy Big Band from Germany; singer-composer Maaike Den Dunnen from

The idea for the festival was conceived in 2012

the Netherland; and more. The festival will

when Yuri Mahatma (Musician and founder of

also be highlighted with the performance

Underground Jazz Movement) together with

of some of Indonesia’s top jazz musicians

Anom Darsana (director and owner of ANTIDA

such as Ricad Hutapea, David Manuhutu,

Music Productions) formed the idea of hosting

Tesla Manaf, Benny & Barry Likumahua; Koko

a community concert in the unique village of

Harsoe; Balawan and Batuan Ethnic Fusion;

Ubud. With involvement and support of the

Yuri Mahatma; Astrid Sulaiman; Bonny Trio;

majority of artist communities, the inaugural

Pramono Adi Pamungkas; Underground Jazz

edition of Ubud Village Jazz festival was

Movement; and more.

successfully held in 2013.

Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) is a unique

Next to being a jazz concert, UVJF also facilitates

music fiesta that combines the groovy tunes

a workshop of local and National music

and harmony of jazz with the artistic setting

educators to explore more ways to attract

and the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere

the younger generation to learn and play jazz

of the traditional village of Ubud.

music.

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UVJF is an annual international jazz festival empowered by communities. It is financed through

sponsorship,

advertising

and

pitch-fees from traders, tickets, booth and merchandises. UVJF is entirely reliant on a very small group of volunteers, the event taking almost 1,000 volunteer man-hours to organize. It is their exceptionally hard work and dedication that brings Borough residents and visitors into the Town, boosting the local economy, creating an event that Ubud residents would say is one of the most enjoyable in the calendar.

If you’re looking for peace and

serenity,

Ubud

is

definitely the place to be.

Steeped

in

culture

and

enhanced by magnificent vistas, Ubud offers a respite from the humdrum of your busy life. Ubud pampers visitors in body and soul.

Fine dining restaurants and spas here will delight and relax the senses. A walk through fields,

the

lush

paddy

watching

processions

colorful

of

women

gracefully balancing piles of fruit offerings

on their

way to the temple, are lasting

impressions

and

simply breathtaking.

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The 6th Jazz Market by The Sea

“CLOTHING THE NATION”

J

azz market by the Sea is back

for

its

6th

year!

As

always there’s the best of the

Indonesian jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists, with a programme that truly brings something for everyone.

Attracting not just music fans, the festival includes vibrant market stalls showcasing local arts & crafts, a wide range of mouthwatering food stalls of Indonesian cuisine, culinary workshops and traditional cooking presentations, host of fun activities such as face painting, ocean races, mermaid shows, bouncy castles for your family, and other many other festivities. This award winning festival, one of Bali’s biggest Jazz event, runs from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August 2016 from 2PM to 11PM each day, at Taman Bhagawan, Tanjung Benoa, Bali.

There are many talented acts linedup to color the weekend! Last year’s featured Raisa, Tohpati Bertiga, Kunto Aji, Balawan & Maestro, Dialog Dini Hari, Rio Sidik, Jampiro and many others.

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Beside good jazz beats from Indonesian talents, Jazz Market will also bring a cultural theme “CLOTHING THE NATION”. Jappy Sanger, the Co-Founder said: “This year we want to bring the Jazz Market goers to experience what is beyond our Indonesian heritage and culture through textiles and fabrics, with dimensions of the past and to this present day. All of this has been clothed and collaborated through Indonesian music culture & jazz.”

Jazz Market is always a festival for everyone.

Music,

culture,

culinary,

and

engaging

activities for you, and your kids are just some of the treats you’ll catch in this year’s Jazz Market.

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Was meant for

good &Great

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nd

On

Independence

celebrations

Independence Day of

begin

with

INDONESIA

ndependence

red

colorful show and the public

the president’s palace. This is accompanied by high school students chosen from across the

country

displaying

a

of

day

that

and white. Groups of people

is able to enjoy various fun

marks when Indonesia was

arrange for community service

activities and contests. On the

declared Independent from

activities

Sunday after Independence

the

is

a

Day, the government holds a

associations

parade of marching bands.

the

coordinate special activities

Foreigners are welcomed by

fact that Indonesia declared

for the children and even

most Indonesian people and

its

request

for

are able to participate through

Dutch Government on August

prizes for the children. The

sponsoring children’s activities

17, 1945, it wasn’t until 2005

people are required to hoist

or helping to fund other types

that the Dutch accepted this

flags on their residence for

of activities. On August 17,

date as the official date for

a certain period of time. The

2012, Indonesia celebrated

Indonesia’s

president

its

filled

with

celebrations.

This

day

areas

festivities

and

Neighborhood

Despite

independence

Preparations

from

the

independence. for

are

residential up.

is

Netherlands.

where

in

at

Day

Indonesia

decorated

ceremony

a

flag

buildings

hoisting

Day,

cleaned

for

sponsorship

then

addresses

67th

anniversary.

This

the

the nation on the eve of

event saw various villages,

Independence Day begin way

Independence Day. There are

towns and cities preparing

in advance before festivities

a lot of commemorations on

for

begin. There are decorations

local TV channels showing the

biggest

hung all throughout the city

struggle

Independence

with the President’s palace 33

for

independence.

what

Indonesia

looked

like

celebration has

the of

Day

that

ever

seen.

It

is

believed

that

even

Indonesians in other nations don’t miss out on this important day of celebration. A unique thing about the celebration of this day in Indonesia is that all ceremonies are conducted simultaneously in all regions, from

schools

to

official

government offices, including the

ceremony

presided

over by the president and attended by different groups, officials,

army,

veterans,

and members of the public.

The celebration of Independence Day is of great significance to the people and history of Indonesia.

It is a huge event for the people of Indonesia marking the declaration of Indonesia as free nation from the foreign rule. It was the day that the Indonesian flag was unveiled. The flag is of great importance to the country and its citizens with its red color showing courage and white purity. The flag is flown with the greatest honor and utmost respect as a sign of patriotism and true nationalism.

Independence Day is not only done on land but also on sea and in air to show that the land, sea and air of the Nation no longer belongs to the colonial rule but belongs to Indonesia and its citizens.

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TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

Togutil The

T

People

he Togutil people (also known as Inner Tobelo, a term referring to indigenous people who lived in the woods and “could sleep standing

up under a leaf during rain) are an indigenous group with a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the jungles of Totodoku, Tukur-Tukur, Lolobata, Kobekulo and Buli, North Maluku in the Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia.

The word Togutil itself bears the meaning of “the tribe that lives in the jungle�, or o fongana ma nyawa in the Tobelo language.Their lifestyle is very much dependent on the surroundings of the jungle.

Sago is a staple diet.

Their settlements are usually in groups of communities along river banks. There are about 42 households of Togutil communities that settled along the Dodag river, while about 500 live along the Akelamo river.

Their houses are made of wood and bamboo with Pelem leaves (a type of Livistonia) as roofing.

Generally their houses do not have walls or wooden flooring.

The Togutils are categorized as a separate group of people living in the interiors of north and central Halmahera. The Togutil people use the same

According to legend, they are actually

language as the Tobelo people that live in the coastal

coastal dwellers who moved to the jungles

areas. Their communities are often categorized as a

in order to avoid taxes. In 1915 during rule of

group of outcasts living in the jungles compared to

the Dutch East Indies, there was an effort to

the Tobelo living in the coastal areas. Their physical

settle them in the countryside of Kusuri and

appearance, especially their facial features and

Tobelamo. But because they refused to pay

skin tone have a stronger resemblance to the Malay

taxes, they returned to the jungles and the

people than of the Tobelo.

settlement effort became a failure.

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Indonesia’s Culture Festivals

Balinese Ritual Ceremony on This Month

SARASWATI & PAGERWESI DAY Balinese Hinduism has so many ritual ceremonies that each ceremony

has

meaning,

and

will be held

a

different

this

month

Saraswati and

Pagerwesi Day.

Saraswati Day

S

araswati

day

celebrated

itself by

is the

Balinese people bringing

offerings to their holy books

The

and scrolls in their houses, while

from

students celebrate it at school,

flow

usually in the morning, and the

a

office-workers in their office.

symbol of knowledge, its flow

The philosophy of Saraswati day

(or growth) is like a river and

is that the most important thing

knowledge is very interesting,

for human life is knowledge.

like

Knowledge is very important for Balinese. Every Saniscara, Wuku

Watugunung,

they celebrate Saraswati Day, the knowledge day. It is based on

the

calendar)

Pawukon system

(Balinese and

the

Saniscara (seven day cycle).

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Saraswati

“Saras” and

a

meaning

“wati”

women.

So,

came

meaning

Saraswati

beautiful

is

women.

Saraswati is the Goddess of

About Saraswati Day

Umanis,

name

Knowledge, symbolized by a beautiful woman with four hands, riding on a white swan among water

lilies

to

tell

humanity

that science is like a beautiful woman.

Her

hands

hold

a

palm leaf; a lontar, (a Balinese traditional book which is the source of science or knowledge);

Saraswati - Goddess of knowledge, music a

and creative arts

Pagerwesi Day Pagerwesi is the day when the Balinese strengthen their

minds

and

souls

against evil forces.

This

ceremony

fall

on

Wednesday, Buda Kliwon Sinta (Balinese Calendar), Pagerwesi is celebrated every days) the

six

months

(210

according

to

pawukon

calendar

system and this ceremony has very close relationship with Saraswati day. It falls three days after Saraswati day. a chain (genitri with 108 pieces) symbolizing is

never

that ending

everlasting

life

knowledge and

cycle;

has

an

and

a

musical instrument (guitar or wina) symbolizing that science develops through the growth of culture.

The swans symbolize prudence, so

that

distinguish

one’s

knowledge

between

good

may and

evil and the water lilies (Lotus) are symbols of holiness. The Lotus flower is the holiest for Balinese.

In the afternoon of Saraswati day we are not permitted to read or write the book because all the books are offered. In the evening, called Malam Sastra, people read books (especially religious books) in their houses or in the temple.

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Indonesia’s Culture Festivals

About Pagerwesi Day

P

agerwesi is also called “rerainan gumi” by the Balinese and means the

holiday for everyone from every background (read: caste) from the families of priests to the common

families.

Pagerwesi

is celebrated every 210 days on

Wednesday

of

Shinta

(the first week in the Balinese Pawukon

calendar

Etymologically

system).

Pagerwesi

derives from the two Balinese words pager and wesi, which means fence and iron. The

also

iron

human

fence

is

a

symbol

of

leads

and

teaches

how

to

on

strong self-protection and on

their

pagerwesi the Balinese focuses

without

on building a strong personal

behavior and evil desires.

fortification

to

ensure

life

live

appropriately,

giving

in

to

bad

In many regions in Bali,

that

evil don’t enter their minds,

Pagerwesi

speech and deeds, so won’t

to

do

holiday which is celebrated

harm

their

surroundings.

be

a

is

considered

really

important

excessively in a similar fashion The God who is worshipped on

Pagerwesi

is

Sanghyang

to Galungan Day, includinf erections

of

penjors(tall

Paramesti Guru or God Siva - the

decorated bamboo poles)

god who is responsible to wipe

The

out all the bad and evil entities

gratitude

in the world. Also known as

Paramesti Guru by making

teacher or guru of the universe,

offerings,

Sanghyang

houses and visiting temples.

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Paramesti

Guru,

Balinese to

show

their

Sanghyang

praying

in

their

Prior to Pagerwesi, there are two minor holiday, called Soma Ribek and Sabuh Mas. • Soma Ribek Soma

Ribek

is

celebrated

on

the

Monday prior to Pagerwesi and is dedicated to the Goddess of rice, Bhatari Sri. By worshipping the goddess the Balinese hope that Bhatari Sri will bless them with a full rice barn in the coming year, hence an important ritual of Soma Ribek is placing offerings in a rice pot. • Sabuh Mas Tuesday before Pagerwesi is named Sabuh

Mas.

Etymologically

Sabuh

means spread and mas means gold. On this holiday, Balinese worship the god as a wealth giver, hoping that the god will fill their days with gold the coming year.

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Indonesia’s Culture Festivals

Bull Race ‘Karapan Sapi’

IN MADURA

K

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arapan

Sapi,

is

Madura’s

uplifted when their bulls can be a

annual traditional event, it is

champion. This event is becomes an

such a bull racing tournament.

outstanding - event - party for

It is usually held at week end within

Madurese, it needs more energy,

August to September, or ideally

more

before or after the fasting month.

course, more money to spend.

Date back to the early begin,

Regarding

Karapan Sapi was exist before

is becomes an investment out

15 Century. The championship is

of gold and money. Thus, the

starts from the district level to the

owner will more concern to make

regency level and moving forward

their bull winning in this race.

to the level Residence. Last, the

At this race, the bull will race

final will be held on September or

in pair. There is also a standing

October in the city of Pamekasan

wooden cart that put in those

to compete for President Cup.

bull’s

Karapan Sapi is such a prestigious

jockey to ride away the bull and

event for Madurese people, for

controlling

the bull’s owner will feel socially

Keleles. The race track are typically

beneficial this

back,

a

their

times event,

place speed,

and, the

for

of bull

the

named

about it

100

takes

seconds the

meters

about to

bull,

long

ten

pass. before

and

to

fifteen

Before

racing

the

race,

each team will show up their bulls in parade accompanied by Madura’s traditional instrument named Saronen.

Looking at the background, bull is not an animal type for racing activities for are not classified as fast runner animals. But this can be solved by training the bull twice or three times a week, not more than that. The exercise is held around 3pm before dawn.

It is said that a pair of healthy and strong bulls will cost Rp. 4 millions per pair for their food and other maintenance.

Moreover,

they

are

also consuming some traditional herb and dozens of chicken eggs per days.

To make the bulls running as fast as they can, the tail are tied with nails and it was also given the chili and ginger. The jockey’s whip is also added by nails. It seems sadistic here, but that is the way, the culture. The more they get hurt, the more of the bull will run faster. God bless the cows.

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Indonesia’s Culture Festivals

Parade Kuda Kosong

IN CIANJUR

W

hat is “Kuda Kosong” ?

Kuda Kosong or “Empty Horse” is an original art

and culture tradition of people in Cianjur Regency. This culture is so essential for the people of Cianjur, not only among the older generation, but also for the young ones. Basically, without the presence of this tradition, the momentum of the parade procession is like eating vegetables without any seasoning.

Based various sources of data the

cultural

tradition

of

Empty

Horse has existed since ancient times. The purpose of the tradition is to remember the history of the Cianjur Regency in the past. When Cianjur is held by RA Wiratanu Regent, the Regent is required to hand over tribute of palawija to Sunan Mataram in Central Java.

While handed the palawija, they always stated that even though Due to clever diplomacy, a horse was the people of Cianjur poor hence given to Regent of Cianjur as a mean of they have great courage when transport back from Mataram to Cianjur. defending the nation, just like the The gift means great appreciation and also spicy taste of chili and pepper. a great pride for the people of Cianjur.

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Around 0 years after the event, thousands

of

Cianjur

people

crowded into insurgent guerrilla war against the Dutch colonizers.

With

the

leadership

of

Dalem

Cianjur, Rd Alith Prawatasari, the ranks of the struggle in every village vigorously against the enemy until finally the Dutch troops drawn back to Batavia (now Jakarta).

The story is an icon in every parade of cultural arts performances including the parade of 17 August.

Three people which selected to act as RAA Wiratanudatar II, shall carry a box each which are containing tributes of rice, pepper, and chili.

This Empty Horse Culture had been prohibited for several years due to allegedly there is a mystical element in the process. As a result, the government forbade the culture of Empty Horse on the grounds of the concerns of the community.

But now the cultural traditions of the Empty Horse reappear as the ban has been lifted. “The empty horse is a culture that describes the struggle of Cianjur heroes to expel the invaders,� said Abah Ruskawan,

a

culturalist

from

Cianjur, to remember the struggle and

resistance

people

against

of

the

the

Cianjur invaders.

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Indonesia’s Culture Festivals

Baliem Valley Cultural Festival 2017

B

aliem Valley cultural Festival scheduled

to

take

place

from August 08th -10th 2017.

This is the one occasion when all

the diverse tribes from the highlands of Wamena and the Baliem Valley such as the Dani, Lani, and the Yali congregate to celebrate their annual festival. This year the festival will be centered in the district of Jayawijaya.

Located high in the Jayawijaya mountains on the Indonesian side of the island of New Guinea, Baliem is a stunningly beautiful green valley long hidden beyond soaring hills.

Highlight of the Festival is the mock tribal warfare held to maintain the agility and preparedness of the tribes to defend their villages.

Organized government

by of

the

district

Jayawijaya,

the

festival is aimed to introduce and preserve the values and culture of Baliem

Valley’s

traditional

tribes.

The Baliem Valley festival will be enhanced by various fascinating art

and

cultural

including

performances,

traditional

Papuan

dances, pig racing, Puradan Rattan Spear

Throwing,

Sikoko

Spear

games, Papuan traditional musical performance, 46

and

many

more.

Tour of The Month

T

his program is designed specially for the real

trekker/advanced,

because

the

participant/s must be fit and have several

mountain climbs experiences.

Commencing your trek early morning for Pelawangan

Sembalun

campsite

passing

through savannah and lo-cal village life at Sembalun whilst all the time the pinna-cle of Mount Rinjani beckons you to its peak for some breathtaking views over Segara Anak crater lake with it’s young volcano gently puffing sulfuric smoke.

A very early morning trek up Mount Rinjani in the cool mountain air, racing against time, will reward you with an amazingly spectacular sunrise

(depending

upon

weather)

and

magnificent Lombok panoramas as far as the eye can see !

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Rinjani Volcano g n i k Trek 3D2N

Lombok Island

Activities Trekking

through

savannah

and

local village of Sem-balun Camping at Plawangan Sembalun View the puffing volcano and crater lake, Segara Anak Trek up Mt Rinjani to the pinnacle Camping at Segara Anak campsite Possibility to swim in the lake Possibility to visit the natural hot spring near the cra-ter lake Photographic opportunities 47

Payangan (Ubud), Bali Half Day (5 - 6 Hours)

WHITE WATER RAFTING - AYUNG

Overview An adventurous day of paddling across the rapids of the Ayung River in Ubud. No certification required to enjoy the adrenalin rush from your conquest. Experience a unique and unforgettable journey through winding gorges, luscious jungles and magnificent rice fields

In-Details Pick up around 07:45 am or 12:15 pm from your hotel in south Bali and head to Ubud to arrive at Payangan the starting point at the gorge of Ayung River. Experience the thrill that begins the moment you push off from the riverbanks.

As you launch into a 9.6 km river stretch, navigating through 33 class II and III rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, towering gorges and impressive rice fields. With a professionally trained and experienced guide, raft through the river runs, dramatic drops and spectacular waterfalls.

End the action packed approximately 1,5 hours journey with showers followed by a hot gourmet buffet feast at our private restaurant overlooking majestic mountains and rice fields. Transfer back to your hotel afterwards.

Fast Facts · · · · · ·

Suitable for FIT and Group Daily morning and afternoon departure Shared transfer in air conditioned vehicle Family package available Not suitable for children under 7 years old What to bring/wear: sunscreen, hat, strapped sandals, sporty wear, change of clothes (swimmers/ board-shorts/sun shirts)

Selling Point A fabulous adventure for all ages with a mixture of adrenalin rush and stunning nature views. Ideal for family, groups of friends or company outing.

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