NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA
#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #16 | April 2017
Bringing
TANATORAJA CLOSER TO BALI Ready to be held
Ternate’s Culture and Traditional Festival 2017 Celebrating Easter
SEMANA SANTA & GOOD FRIDAY in Flores
Cover Pictures by True Balinese Experiences
CONTENTS HOTEL Soori Bali
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Suarga Padang - Padang
12
Kayumanis Sanur Private Villa
16
& Spa
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Tetirah Suweta Ubud
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Breakfast at Sadara
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The All Inclusively Club Med -
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Open in Lombok
AWI INFO Imex Frankfrut
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HR News
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Traditional Indonesian Recipe
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CONTENTS TOUR OF THE MONTH Bali Teples and Gods
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46
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SPECIAL NEWS MRS Sippy Bali
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International Outdoor Festival
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in Bandung 30
Tribal People of Indonesia
Bringing Tanatoraja Closer To Bali 32 Legu Gam Festival 2017
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Semana Santa & Good Friday
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Celebrations
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MESSAGE FROM
GE N E R AL M ANAGE R
Dear valued partners Welcome into the month of April where we celebrate several big ceremonies on the island of the Gods. More in this News Bulletin. Worldwide we are celebrating Easter and a very special celebration takes place in Flores. Read more about the Semana Santa in this News Bulletin. Further this month Ternate celebrates the Festival Legu Gam and in Bandung OutIIfest Festival on April 25th-29th. More in this News Bulletin. We are also showcasing new hotels and hotel updates so please check out our Hotels section to find out more. And this month I would like to introduce you to the Orang Rimba people, an ethnic local tribe from South Sumatra. More details in this News Bulletin. And I am also continuing to introduce our Teams to you. This month I would like to introduce our Customer Service Manager Mr. Benjamin Pigneguy. And last but not least this months “Marcel’s favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at home”…….a traditional appetizer or Bakwan - Shrimp and Beansprout Fritters. Bon appetite. I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin.
Kind regards,
Marcel Barmettler General Manager
CEO Renato Domini|renato@asiaworldindonesia.com General Manager Marcel Barmettler|marcel@asiaworldindonesia.com Business Development Manager Slava Dyugaev|slava@asiaworldindonesia.com Customer Service Manager Benjamin Pigneguy |benjamin@asiaworldindonesia.com Finance and Accounting Manager Maruli H. Hutauruk|maruli@asiaworldindonesia.com MICE Manager Wahyu Listyo Adi|wahyu@asiaworldindonesia.com IT Manager Paulus Wirya Adhi S|wirya@asiaworldindonesia.com Logistics Manager I Gusti A.A. Sunu|sunu@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager India Nisha Shrivastva|nisha@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager France Geoffrey Berdal|geoffrey@asiaworldindonesia.com Travel Designer & Reservations Africa and Europe Welly Jayapranatha|Welly@asiaworldindonesia.com Representative for Australia,New Zealand and Virtuoso Scott Cammell|scot@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 The Americas Representative: Douglas Vogl|doug@asiaworldindonesia.com Germany Representative Andrea Beyreuther|andrea@asiaworldindonesia.com
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Dear valued partners, We are pleased to announce that Asia World Indonesia will be joining this year’s IMEX Frankfurt 2017 event at Hall 8, Messe Frankfurt in Germany from 16 to 18 May 2017. The event is one-stop-shop for planners looking to book and organize worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel programmes. More than 3,500 exhibitors come to IMEX each year (including tourist boards, convention bureaus, international hotel chains, airlines and destination management companies) and they’re poised to do business with the 9,000 visitors (including almost 4,000 hosted buyers) who attend during three energetic and very inspirational days. Asia World Indonesia will join booth F430 with other leading travel companies and emerging enterprises, meeting with top international buyers from the MICE, Leisure and Corporate Travel markets. Mr Wahyu Listyo Adi, MICE Manager of Asia World Indonesia, will be representing the company in the IMEX Frankfurt 2017. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wahyu Listyo Adi
SOORI BALI
Joins Leading Hotels of the World fter six years of being
A
The 48 contemporary villas
a part of Alila Hotels,
crafted using locally-sourced
new
initiatives
Soori Bali (former Alila
materials, traditional Balinese
2017
Psyche
Villas Soori) has got a revamp
motifs at the resort, ceramic
programme for psychological
and is all set to receive guests.
ornaments from local artisans,
well-being) that are bookable
Set amidst the azure waters
and fresh produce from farms
already. Apart from the villas
of the Indian Ocean, majestic volcanic
mountains,
and
and gardens
their
own
spice
orchestrate
a
now, Soori Bali has introduced like Retreats
the (a
upgrades and new uniforms, a
cantilevered
cliff-top
lush paddy fields, Soori Bali
dialogue between nature and
event space overlooking the
immerses itself into its beautiful
the local community.
Indian Ocean, an Indonesian
surroundings.
as
Moreover, its sustainable
restaurant set amidst paddy
vacation home for Soo K
initiatives that minimize carbon
fields, and a wedding lawn
Chan and his wife Ling Fu, their
footprint and maximize locale
offering views of the peninsular
friends and family, and later
engagement
will be added to the resort.
expanded into a resort. Soo
the EC3 Global EarthCheck
has designed the property and
certification for best building,
has contributed to its interiors,
planning, and design.
a
It
began
furnishings, and landscaping. 10
An
have
independent
won
brand
moored in a traditional wooden Balinese house amid the resort’s rice fields. Late 2017, Soori Bali will expand its vast helipad lawn on the 10-bedroom Soori Estate totaling 5,250 square metres, culminating in the unveiling of a cantilevered platform jutting over the Indian Ocean. Soori Spa’s offerings are being significantly expanded, in line with the resort’s vision of being Bali’s premier well-being destination promoting a more harmonious and sustainable way of life. A team of onsite practitioners and visiting wellness experts will offer physical alignment and massage therapies, acupuncture, In the first bold move under his new lifestyle brand Soori, renowned architect Soo K. Chan
meditation,
neurotherapy,
and
longevity
procedures among many other bespoke techniques, while special retreats will be hosted throughout the year by visiting international wellness experts.
has relaunched his beachfront resort, set between a volcanic sand beach and rice fields in Bali’s Tabanan Regency, as the ultimate wellbeing destination. The relaunch of Soori Bali, which has just joined Leading Hotels of the World, marks the first in a series of major developments to be rolled out under the Soori brand. Soori High Line, a residence opening in New York City’s West Chelsea, and Soori Niseko, a forthcoming ski
resort
in
Japan,
will
underscore Soori’s philosophy of
‘living
exceptionally
well
through holistic design’. Each of Soori Bali’s 48 private pool villas and residences are in the midst of refreshment. Soori Bali will soon introduce a new Indonesian restaurant,
Designed, owned and operated independently by Soo Chan, founder of Singapore-based SCDA Architects, and his wife Ling Fu. Situated near Tanah Lot Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Bali’s most sacred places, the environmentally and culturally sustainable resort melds soothing natural surrounds with contemporary Balinese design elements, polished teak, and intricate terracotta tiles created by local artisans. Soo Chan said Soori Bali’s award-winning architecture drew inspiration from nearby villages and a stunning natural landscape. A dormant volcano, Mount Batukaru, towers in the near distance. Volcanic stone abounds in the region, so much so that Soo quarried light grey stone from nearby sources as the foundation for the resort’s buildings. 11
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SUARGA PADANG - PADANG
luxury hillside resort with white sandy beach view
S
uarga Padang Padang, a pioneering new boutique resort in Southern Bukit: designed and built following sustainability
principles,
almost
exclusively
from
regenerated woods, bamboo and other sustainable materials and showcasing Indonesia’s culture heritage infused with modern travel comforts. Located just 2 minutes walk from the beach. Perched on a majestic 220 m cliff along Bali’s southern peninsula, It boasts two outdoor pools, a lounge bar and a contemporary-style restaurant with panoramic ocean views. All 36 rooms in Suarga Padang Padang include an en suite bathroom and selected rooms feature an air-conditioned bed system for a restful and revitalizing sleep. Guests can relax in the seating area or enjoy the breathtaking views of the ocean from the private terrace or balcony. A registered applicant of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the resort is mostly built using recuperated wood and bamboo. The villas stand partially on stilts to promote natural airflow and to protect the surrounding natural environment. Renewable energy, in combination with low energy consumption technology, is applied to the lighting, air conditioning and all technological equipment. 13
Opening Soon!
MRS SIPPY BALI The popular, iconic bar & restaurant in Sydney’s Double Bay - expands the brand to launch a stylish pool club in Bali. A modern oasis, Mrs Sippy Bali is set to become Seminyak’s newest ‘see and be seen’ venue with a casual and relaxed atmosphere and ample spaces for swimming, sunning and dancing from day to night. The beautifully-designed setting has an 800m2 saltwater pool, with 5m dive platform, surrounded by Mediterranean-style architecture, daybeds, cabanas, gardens and shady palm trees. The on-site restaurant and bars will feature menus and cocktails that are light, fresh and fun. With an events calendar of parties and international DJ’s, Mrs Sippy Bali will make a splash as the hottest spot on the Bali party scene.
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“
Will be opened in April
’’
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Kayumanis Sanur Private Villa & Spa, Is About To Be Unveiled
K
ayumanis
Group
is
The
mock-up
villa
has
been
delighted to announce that
subtlety refurbished and includes
in preparation for the re-
a number of aesthetic upgrades
branding of The Gangsa
resulting in a fresh designer look.
Private Villa & Spa, the first mock-
The whole exterior is now a lighter
up villa is now complete. From 1st
shade of color and all wooden
April 2017 onwards, the property
fixtures have been white washed.
will be known as Kayumanis Sanur
The addition of a sturdy timber
Private Villa & Spa. This exciting
sundeck contrasts
change will
perfectly with the glistening waters
consolidate the brand and provide
of the swimming pool. The garden
discerning travelers with a choice
has also been replanted with
of four Kayumanis properties
local varieties of leafy green flora
in distinct locations on the island of
that are more attuned to Bali’s
Bali.
tropical climate.
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Vibrant pops of color in the
The en-suite bathroom has
open-plan
pavilion
also been given a new
use
of
lease of life by re-polishing
new soft furnishings and
the terrazzo floor, creating a
decorative
more functional
come
living
from
the
elements.
A
round dining table with a
open closet and adding
dramatic
planter
overhead
light
boxes
of
native
fixture hanging down from
greenery.
the vaulted roof to create
The
the illusion of extra space.
multi-purpose
The kitchen is separated
can be used by guests as
by vertical timber panels
a study, reading area or
and an entire wall of black
to sleep an extra person. It
volcanic stone provides a
too has been refurbished to
unique textured backsplash.
ensure that the entire villa
Minor
have
presents a cohesive look
been made in the master
that is visually appealing.
bedroom with a revitalized
A long work table extends
dĂŠcor
includes
along one wall and there
furnishings,
is a comfortably cushioned
colored cushions and a
bench seat to stretch out
statement piece of artwork.
and relax.
updated
changes
that
upstairs
studio room
is
a
that
Cocooned within a lush landscape inspired by the harmony of Balinese living, Kayumanis Sanur Private Villa & Spa will continue to delight honeymooners, couples and families alike. Although Gong Restaurant will undergo a few decorative changes, it will still serve authentic Balinese cuisine and host a weekly program of themed dining experiences. In-house guests can also indulge in a nurturing menu of body and beauty rituals at an elegant spa villa dedicated to personal wellness. Services and facilities at the property will also be revised. This will include a complimentary
30-minute
welcome
massage on arrival, unlimited breakfast hours and a fleet of new vehicles to transport guests around the island. In addition, there will be complimentary access to a new Beach Club on the Sanur shoreline for quality relaxation from sunrise until sunset. 17
The Kayon Resort Bali 18
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Waterfall Mata Jitu - Moyo Island, West Nusa Tenggara - Indonesia
BENJAMIN PIGNÉGUY
Customer Service Manager We proudly introduce you to our Customer
Service
Manager,
Mr.
Benjamin Pignéguy. He
started
his
career
at
Asia
World Indonesia since September 2014. With more than 13 years of experience in Tourism Industry, he leads his Department to manage all activity and tours inquiries from the they’re on their holiday. Apart from customer service, he also handle the Asia World Indonesia Tour Counters. This Sergeant in French Air force originally from Grenoble, France believe that sincerity and integrity are the key to give real high standard service which cannot be brought or measured with money. Feel free to contact Benjamin at: benjamin@asiaworldindonesia.com
HR NEWS
guests as well as their needs while
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TETIRAH SUWETA UBUD, where hospitality meets culture The word “ Tetirah “ come
feel like home when they are
from Javanese languages ,
away from home.
it means going somewhere
Our accommodation located
else to restrore the body, mind
in Ubud Central at Jl Suweta
and soul. Come from our
Ubud, 800 m from Ubud Palace
hotel name, we are treat our
and Ubud traditional market
guest as our family, and also
only take times 15 minutes by
trainee our staff to serve all of
walking distance.
our guest as well as they serve
We have only 16 rooms with 3
their family. With combination
room type : Deluxe, Premier,
between
and
and Luxury room. We are
tradition our hotel philosophy
small accommodation but a
“hospitality
culture”
cozy place and very homie to
and our concern to make our
stay, so impressive by the lush
guest feel comfort as they
garden.
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modern meets
Don’t miss it !
International Outdoor Festival in Bandung
I
ndonesia International Outdoor Festival Roadshow To Bandung 2017 is a series of roadshow events
to get to Indonesia International Outdoor Festival 2018. This event is a continuation of Indonesia Outfest 2017, which was successfully held in Senayan from 30 March to 2 April 2017. Get a variety of outdoor activity and adventure products and join various outdoor community in Indonesia. 2017 Outfest event itself will take place in Bandung on 25-29 April 2017 at Husein Sastra Negara Airport Area. After Bandung the roadshow events will continue to Makassar from 3 to 6 August 2017 and the last city will be Surabaya on November 2017 This event will recall the city of Bandung as the beginning of a wide range of outdoor adventure activities in Indonesia.
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Personilized a la carte
BREAKFAST AT SADARA Enjoy your breakfast in your way at this stylish beachfront hotel at Nusa Dua Bali
The Sadara Boutique Resort will start to implement their new concept of breakfast on April 1st 2017. All the new Personalize Breakfast A’la Carte menu served with unlimited homemade coffee, tea, pastry. This Personalize Breakfast A’la Carte service allow them to build more connection with their guests during breakfast time, so they will be able to know their stay experience and make it right directly if needed.
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The all inclusively club med
open in lombok
Club Med has announced plans to open a new all-inclusive resort on Bali’s neighboring island of Lombok in 2019. Kompas.com reports that the Director for Indonesia, Thailand, India and Emerging Countries for Club Med announced the Lombok project as a Club Med Gathering in Jakarta on March 16, 2017. The Director, Bruno Courbet, told the gathering that Lombok is an extraordinary destination and known around the world. He said that Club Med saw Lombok as the continuance of Bali. Bruno said Lombok was picked for Club Med’s Indonesian expansion because of its natural beauty, the large number of activities available on the large island and good air access. Located in the south of Lombok at the Mandalika
Lombok
Development,
the
Club Med Lombok will be a cooperative business venture with the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). Preliminary plans are for Club Med to develop their 350-room Lombok project on a 15-hectare site with 650 meters of beachfront. The
Mandalika
Lombok
Development
managed by ITDC is 30 minutes from Lombok’s new International airport. Founded in the 1950s, Club Med now operates 80 resorts around the globe. In Indonesia, Club Med opened their Bali property in 1988 and in Riau in 1997.
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‘The Orang Rimba’
TRIBAL PEOPLE OF
INDONESIA 30
T
he Orang Rimba (‘people of the forest’) are a much smaller population of people (~3000) who live in the upstream regions of Jambi and South Sumatran. They
have a unique, diverse economy, which shifts in and out of two base subsistence strategies: swidden farming and a very nomadic life based on foraging wild yams. This is traditionally combined with hunting, trapping, fishing, and the collection of forest products for trade. For many, part-time rubber tapping and participation in logging has gradually replaced the collection of forest products. Orang Rimba life is characterized by small and changing camps, which can be tiny when digging for wild yams, but more commonly is based around an extended family, and can include several larger families whenever swidden farming. Their social relations are very egalitarian, while hierarchies are largely based upon age, gender and knowledge of religion and cultural law. 31
Bringing Tana Toraja Closer to Bali Transportation Minister Seeking Make Direct Fights Between Bali and Tana Toraja by Improving Pong Tiku Airport.
T
he Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, wants to create a new tourism axis-
package
for
the
current
year
including Bali- Toraja –Wakatobi. To help achieve this, the Minister is supporting efforts to develop one of the airport runways at Toraja during the current year. As
reported
by
Kompas.com,
Minister Sumadi announced his plans during a visit to the official residence of the South Sulawesi Governor, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, on Friday, February 17, 2017. Toraja is served by two airports: Pong Tiku and Buntukunik. The Minister wants to extend the Pong Tiku runway by 100 meters to a new length of 1,400 meters at an estimated cost of Rp. 100 billion. “The development of Pong Tiku will be done in stages and begin this year. Next year we have budgeted Rp. 200 billion,” explained Sumadi. The lengthening of the runway will allow ATR aircraft to land at Pong Tiku and the possibility of direct flights from Bali. “In this way, tourists will be able to purchase a complete tourism package connecting Bali – Toraja and Wakatobi,” explained the Minister.
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Speaking before an Indonesian Shipowners Association meeting (INSA) in Makassar, the Minister of Transportation emphasized to his audience that Tana Toraja remains a leading Indonesian tourism destination. Because of this, he said it is the responsibility of his Ministry to develop the transportation infrastructure to allow Toraja’s tourism potential to be fully realized. In response, the Regent of Tana Toraja, Nicodemus Biringkanae, said he hopes that the development of the Buntukunik Airport can be realized. Adding: “Air transportation is the only fast access (to their homes) for the people of Toraja to the capital of the Province and other areas. This is because the Torajans do not enjoy sea access and a land trip to Makassar can take up to 8 hours.� According
to
Nicodemus,
air
transportation to Toraja will increase the number of tourist coming to Toraja. Currently, Tana Toraja welcomes around 200,000 tourists each year, while 300,000 visit North Toraja. While plans are for Pong Tiku Airport to be extended to 1,400 meters, further plans are to make the Buntukunik airstrip 1,900 meters long. Meanwhile, officials want to make a new 2-kilometer road connecting the Buntukunik Airport with the SulawesiToraja highway.
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Legu Gam Festival 2017 is ready to be held
T
he
Regional
Government
of
Ternate
together with the Sultan of Ternate held the Legu Gam Moloku Kie Raha Festival 2017
on 25th March to 15 April 2017. Through this event the local government plans to show visitors the best of culture and tradition that this region has to offer. The festival used to be held annually since 2002 in the month of April to celebrate the birthday of the late Sultan of Ternate, Mudhafar Sjah. The occasion is filled with cultural performances, and a folk fiesta where are sold a wide variety of handicrafts and culinary treats specific to Ternate. At Legu Gam, visitors will enjoy watching the arts and culture of North Maluku, with highlight the traditional procession in which the Sultanand his spouse would ride from the palace to the central Ngara Lamo Field. Meantime, booths of local businesses and community organizations enliven the Selero Square in the city of Ternate.
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The Sultan then has to perform three important rituals, which are: the Doru Gam, Kololii Kie and Fere Kie. Doru Gam is where the Sultan visits specific places, while Kololii Kie is the procession where the Sultan sets sail around Mount Gamalama by boat; whereas, Fere Kie isthe ritual when the Sultan climbs Mount Gamalama. Having completed these three obligations, the Sultan will be entertained with traditional dances. Since the last Sultan of Ternate passed away in February 2015, his family are now the ones to continue perform the rituals together with the local communities. The Legu Gam Festival is one of the largest and most important celebrations on Ternate, in the North Maluku province. This festival is a folk festival, where the royal family of the Sultan mingle with the
The small island of Ternate off the west
population celebrating the birthday of the Sultan.
coast of Halmahera was once ruled by the Sultanate of Ternate which grew into a powerful kingdom through wealth obtained from its abundant cloves and nutmegs. Today the original palace still stands and is the home of the royal family. Ternate is a city on the island of the same name, covering an area of 5681.30 square kilometers. It lies just at the foothill of Mount Gamalama. The region of Ternate itself counts
five
active
volcanic
inhabited
islands with three uninhabited islands. The mountainous landscape, the volcanoes and transparent blue seas with colorful underwater life make this a beautiful destination. Visitors who come to Ternate with the purpose to watch the Sun eclipse should not miss its most scenic surroundings, the hospitality of the people and their unique culture, then dive and enjoy the beautiful reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish.
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SEMANA SANTA & GOOD FRIDAY Celebrations in Larantuka - Flores
E
ach year on the week before
heritage commemorating the Holy
Easter Sunday, the quiet little
Week by blending Old Portuguese
town of Larantuka in East Flores,
devotion with local tradition that
in the East Nusa Tenggara Province
originate from the 16th century, when
comes alive with unique traditions
In their search for spices, Portuguese
and solemn rites celebrating the
merchants then occupied this island.
Holy Week, popularly known here as
Semana
“Semana Santa”. This year the series
Rabu Trewa or Shackled Wednesday
of prayers and processions will take
on 12th April, of the mid-Easter week.
place from 12th to 16th April 2017.
On this day, congregations gather in
During this special week, the small
chapels and pray, remembering the
town of Larantuka will be thronged
betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot
with thousands of Catholic pilgrims,
which led to the arrest of Jesus, his
coming not only from surrounding
shackling and crucifixion. This is when
islands in Flores but also from Java,
the town of Larantuka turns into the
Bali, and around Indonesia, joined
Town of Mourning; a time when it
by many international tourists. This
drowns into solemnity and reflection
is because of Larantuka’s unique
for the purification of the soul.
Batur Volcano - Kintamani, Bali - Indonesia 36
Santa
commences
with
In the afternoon of Maundy Thursday, congregations hold the tikamturo ritual, preparing the route for the following day’s seven kilometer procession, by planting candles along the route. At the Chapel of Tuan Ma
(the
Mourning
Mother
Mary) the casket that has been sealed for one year is carefully opened by the Conferia, and the statue of Tuan Ma or Virgin Mary
is
bathed
and
then
dressed in mourning clothes (a piece of black or purple, or blue velvet coat). The following days are the Sabtu
than through the clergy. The King
Santo (Holy Saturday) and the
of
Minggu Paskah (Easter Sunday), the
brotherhood of apostles of the
day of the glorious Resurrection.
common people (Confreria), the
These mark the end of the entire
Semana Tribe, and the Kakang
Easter week procession.
(Kakang Lewo Pulo Tribe) as well
The statue of Tuan Ma is said to
as the Pou (Lema Tribe) have
have been found on the beach
played pivotal roles in the growth of
of Larantuka by a boy in 1510.
Catholicism in this Larantuka region.
According to legend the boy saw
To get to Larantuka, take a flight
a beautiful lady who smiled at
from Jakarta or Bali to the Wai Oti
him, pointing to three words on
Airport of Maumere on Flores island.
the shore, which later Portuguese
You then travel overland in a 3
priests
hours’ journey to reach Larantuka.
deciphered
as:
“Reinha
Larantuka,
there
missionaries,
are
only
the
Rosario Maria” or the Mourning
Since
limited
Mother Mary.
accommodation available in this
Haing strong Portuguese colonial
town, if you wish to attend this
influences, Larantuka is commonly
rare event, do book your airline
known as one where Catholicism
ticket and accommodation well
flourishes in Indonesia. For more
in advance. Best book through
than four centuries, this region
a dependable travel agent who
inherited Catholicism through the
knows the area best. There are also
role of the common people rather
homestays available. 37
Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali 38
Rimba Jimbaran Bali by Ayana 39
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Picnic Dining at Mandapa Resort Bali 41
Taman Nusa - Bali - Indonesia
Bakwan
Shrimp and
BEAN SPROUT
Ingredients - 100 g bean sprouts
- 50 g plain flour paste spices
- 2 carrots, peeled, thinly
- 2 onions
sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- a piece of celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 50 g small shrimp, cleaned
- a mixture of 1 / 2 block
and washed
seasoning (1 / 2 bag Royco / Knorr)
How to make - Grind or blend the spice paste. - Mix all ingredients. Then add 2 or 3 tablespoons water to mixture. If mixture is too runny, add more flour. - Heat oil in a wok deep. Take a small spoon and deep heat in hot oil. When it is hot enough, take it out and put 2 tablespoons of the mixture and add the shrimp on top. Take the pan. After some time, remove the mixture from the bag and continue frying until it turns brown.
TOUR OF THE MONTH Bali’s Temples and Gods
T
he experience starts with pick up from your hotel in south Bali at approx. 07.30 hrs by our guide. Drive towards Tirta Empul where you will
meet with a Balinese priest who will then guide you through the ritual. Immerse in the peace and serenity of religious prayers and present your offering to the Gods. You will then be guided to the holy water springs for a purifying bathing ritual. Next, enter the sacred area of the temple to follow a cleansing ritual ending with a taste of the holy water. The day will continue with a visit to Gunung Kawi temple, a royal complex of 10 shrines impressively built on a river valley. Lunch will be served at a restaurant by the Bridges in Ubud. The day will ended with a visit to Goa Gajah. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day. 46
Immersion into the ancient religious
purification
ritual
available only to Asia World guests. Perfect for couples looking
for
an
authentic
experience.
Fast Facts • Suitable for Individual Travelers/Group (max. 4 pax) • Private basis only (no seat in coach available) • Operates daily, with 48 hours advance reservation’s required • Not suitable for children • What to bring: change of clothing, insect repellent, hat and sunscreen • Cold towel & mineral water • Lunch at Bridges Restaurant • English, German, Spanish, French or Italian speaking guide 47
Ubud, Bali Full Day (8 - 9 Hours)
UBUD ART & CRAFT Overview This Asia World Indonesia experience presents the quieter side of Ubud, Bali’s arts capital. Discover the city’s hidden gems, and enjoy its tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the main city life.
In-Details Pick up from your hotel in South Bali by our guide at approximately 08.30hrs. Drive to Batuan village to visit Pura Desa Batuan with its architecture and ornaments. Next stop is Setia Dharma House of Masks and Puppets that has the world’s largest collection of masks and puppets from regions across Indonesia, as well as from various places in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Then it is to John Hardy Jewelry to see the artisans and designers at work. Be fascinated as they weave chains link by link with their hands, hammer metal into a richly textured surface, and solder flattened granulated discs. The skill of these workers has been handed down from generations. Stop by the onsite boutique to buy some local wear. An authentic organic Balinese lunch follows with the John Hardy’s team under the shade of banyan trees. Your journey continues to the famed Sacred Monkey Forest, home to long-tailed macaques. Then a short drive to the Ubud market where you can shop for local handicraft and art products at competitive prices, and don’t forget to bargain. Transfer back to your hotel.
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Suitable for FITs or Small Group minimum 2 persons Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at around 08.30 hrs and return at approximately 17.00 hrs Advanced booking required minimum 48 hours Private basis only (no Seat-In-Coach) What to wear: casual clothing, What to bring: hat and sunscreen is advisable Included lunch, entrance fees, mineral water, cold towel, and parking fees Professional license guide
Selling Points A full day discovery of Ubud with its arts and craft, house of masks and puppets, and John Hardy Jewelry.
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