Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - August 2016

NEWS BULLETIN Asia World Indonesia

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue # 08 | August 2016

TRIBAL PEOPLE INDONESIA – THE NIAS

All about ethnic group native to Nias

SEMUR IGA SAPI RECIPE

Traditional Indonesian Beef Rib Stew

HOTEL Movenpick Resort & Spa Bali Chocolate Factory at “Number one hotel in the world” Aston Inn Mataram by Archipelago International Harper Pasteur opens in Bandung

August 17th, 2016

INDONESIAN th Independece Day

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TURTLE RELEASE AT THE OBEROI BALI They invited their guests and partners in releasing the baby turtles to the sea

CONTENTS SPECIAL NEWS Ombak Bali International

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Surf Film Festival Indonesian Independece Day

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Tribal People Indonesia

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Herbalife Bali International

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Triathlon Jazz Market By The Sea

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival

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Sanur Village Festival 2016

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AWI INFO Luxury Travel Giude 2016 Awards 30 HR News

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Turtle Release at The Oberoi Bali 42 Virtuoso Travel Week

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Traditional Indonesia Recipe

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CONTENTS TOUR OF THE MONTH True Bali Living

HOTELS Movenpick Resort & Spa Bali

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‘Number one hotel in the world’

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opens a Chocolate Factory Archipelago International opens

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Aston Inn Mataram - Lombok Harper Pasteur opens in Bandung 24

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MESSAGE FROM

GE N E R AL M ANAGE R

Dear valued partners, July has passed and we are already in Peak

We are also showcasing new hotels in this News

Season here in Bali. Just a few days ago we

Bulletin edition and please check out our Hotels

received the Luxury Travel Guide Global Award

section to find out who is new or opening soon.

2016 and I am more than proud of my Teams and their great achievement.

This August I will be attending the Virtuoso

And this month I would like to introduce you to the Nias people, an ethnic local tribe from North Sumatra. More details in this News Bulletin.

Travel Week in Las Vegas and I am certain that I

And I am also continuing to introduce our

will meet some of our readers here in Las Vegas

Teams to you. This month I would like to introduce

personally. I am looking forward to it.

our New Rep. for Australia, New Zealand and

This month we are also celebrating Galungan

Virtuoso Mr. Scott Cammell.

and Kuningan in Bali. A big hindu ceremony

And last but not least this month “Marcel’s

which takes place every 6 months. More about

favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at

Galungan and Kuningan in this News Bulletin.

home”… a very rich and tasty Semur Iga Sapi or

Also this month in Bali…. the Ombak Bali International Surf Film Festival, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, the Jazz Market by the Sea, the Sanur

Beef Rib Stew. Bon appetit.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin.

Village Festival, the Herbalife Bali International Triathlon and of course we are celebrating the

Kind regards

Indonesian Independence Day on August 17th.

More details in this News Bulletin.

Last month I attended at The Oberoi Bali their Turtle Release and it was truly an amazing experience helping the newly hatched baby turtles finding their way back into the sea. Some impressions and more info in this News Bulletin.

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 Linda Tjandra|linda@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 Market Manager South America Fernanda Correa|fernanda@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations Africa and Europe Didiet Prastiyandito|didiet@asiaworldindonesia.com Representative for Australia,New Zealand and Virtuoso Scott Cammell|scot@asiaworldindonesia.com Team Leader Americas, Australia & Virtuoso Welly Jayapranatha|welly@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

Questions & Feedback Phone: +62 361 722 188 Fax: +62 361 722 187 E-mail: info@asiaworldindonesia.com Address: Panorama Building 4th Floor, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 620, Denpasar, Bali, 80228 - Indonesia

www.aston-international.com

Archipelago International - Bali Office Jalan Dewi Sri No.18W, Kuta 80361 Bali - Indonesia T: +62-361 846 8684 F: +6221 2949-2248 www.ArchipelagoInternational.com

Aston Inn opens in Mataram - Lombok “Archipelago International has announced the opening of Aston Inn Mataram”

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et in Lombok’s shopping district, the Aston Inn Mataram features meeting spaces that can accommodate over 600 delegates, as well as leisure facilites such as a swimming pool, gym, coffee shop, and restaurant.

The soft opening celebration was held on the 27th and 26th June 2016 in the hotel’s ballroom, attended by almost 500 guests, including local travel agents, media, colleagues, corporate heads, and government representatives, such as the Regional West Nusa Tenggara Police Chief

from the sub-section of the Community Guidance, former Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Vice Major of Mataram, Major of Bima, and Second Assistance of West Nusa Tenggara’s Governor.

“Bali will be hosting an International Festival. The Festival which is titles as Ombak Bali International Surf Film Festival�

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he festival is titled as Ombak Bali International Surf Film Festival will be displaying documenter film about surfing from all over the world.

This festival will be the first surfing film documenter in Southeast Asia region with many interesting and best surfing documenter movies like Bustin out the Door, Sliding Liberia & Three Foot Charlie, View from The Green Top, Pulp Poo, Perfection: Mundaka Pororoca.

This festival will be attended by countries: Chile, Bangladesh, Hungary, Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar Slovakia, Venezuela and Indonesia. Bali is famous for its golden white sands and good waves that challenged many seasoned surfers to try their talent and skill to ride the waves.

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August 17th, 2016

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ndonesian Independence Day will be celebrated on August 17th, 2016. The day when the proclaimers of Indonesian independence-Soekarno and Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia from the Dutch and Japanese authorities. People decorate their house and the streets with red and white ornaments which represent the colors of Indonesian flags. The Indonesian has various ways to celebrate it, both formally and informally.

Formally, Indonesians usually celebrates the Independence Day by doing flag ceremonies in schools and offices. Students are gathered in the field wearing uniforms, singing national anthems, praying for the late national heroes and reread the proclamation text. Similar activities are carried out at offices; both in governmental and private offices where workers gather to flag ceremonies in front of their offices.

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fter the flag ceremonies, the more informal celebrations start with all kind of competitions taking place.

The competitions include kerupuk(chips) eating, climbing palm trees greased with oil, sack races, getting nailed tied to a string into a bottle and many other party games. In addition to being entertaining all the games also has symbolic value and serves as reminder of the time before Indonesia had its independence. For example, eating kerupuk is a reminder of how people lived in poverty during the colonization. Climbing the palm tree symbolizes the effort it took to gain independence. The competitions are joined by people of all ages, genders, and professions. The young and old, men and women, students and workers, the rich and commoners are all joining in.

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n Bali, the celebration of Independence Day is not as excessive as in other Indonesian provinces. The Balinese usually decorate their house in red and white decoration and put a flag in front of their house and school kids and workers attend the flag. But unlike most of Indonesia competitions are only in

some areas, mainly in the larger towns.

Some of the younger Balinese marks Independence Day with concerts or philanthropic acts like visiting an orphanage, a senior citizens home or by donating blood.

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Garuda Indonesia Awarded “The World’s Best Cabin Crew 2016” for The Third Consecutive Year

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he national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia today was awarded as “The World’s Best Cabin Crew” for the third consecutive year by Skytrax, a Londonbased, independent global rating agency.

The award was the third time for Garuda since year 2014.

“The World’s Best Cabin Crew 2016” award was presented by CEO of Skytrax Edward Plaisted to President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia M. Arif Wibowo at the “Skytrax World Airline Awards” event in the 16

second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2016, one of the biggest air show in the world.

The awarding session was witnessed by Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of Indonesia in London – UK, Anita Lidya Luhulima, Deputy of Business Sector Energy, Logistics, Regional and Tourism of Indonesian Ministry of State Owned Enterprises, Edwin Hidayat Abdullah, CEO of Garuda Maintenance Facilities AeroAsia (GMF), Juliandra, and other distinguished guests.

Commenting on the honors, President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia M. Arif Wibowo said that the attainment of the award for third consecutive year is a remarkable milestone for the airline, and Garuda Indonesia proudly presents the achievement for the beloved nation, Indonesia.

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Garuda Indonesia Adds To Their Accolades Picking Up Gold at The Business Traveller “CELLARS IN THE SKY AWARDS”

ndonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has added two more awards to its trophy cabinet, picking up a gold medal for ‘Best First Class Sparkling Wine’ and bronze for ‘Best First Class White’ at the Business Traveler “Cellars in the Sky” Awards 2015 (22 February, 2016).

Held at the Hilton Hotel Bankside, London, the awards recognize the best business and first class wines served by airlines worldwide.

Hosted by head judge Charles Metcalfe, co-chairman of the International Wine Challenge, 35 airlines were vying for one or more of the prestigious accolades at the 30th annual airline wine awards.

Garuda Indonesia’s VP In-Flight Services, Mr Vindex Tengker collected the gold medal

for its Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart 1999, France and bronze medal for its Vasse Felix Chardonnay Margaret River 2013, Australia.

Commenting on the awards, Mr Tengker said: “We are delighted to receive another two awards, with the gold medal being the crowning glory this year, and adding to our collection from last year’s awards. It is a great achievement for Garuda Indonesia as we continue to pay great attention to detail to ensure we make flying an all-round firstclass experience.

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TRIBAL PEOPLE INDONESIA

The Nias

West Coast of North Sumatra

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ias people are an ethnic group native to Nias, an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. In the Nias language, the Nias people are known as Ono Niha; which literally means ‘descendants of human’. While Nias island is known as Tanö Niha, whereTanö means ‘land’ in the Nias language.

The Nias people are a community that still actively lives within the norms and practices of the indigenous culture. Customary law of the Nias people is generally referred to as fondrakö, which regulates all aspects of life from birth to death. Historical evidence of megalithic structures and carvings of stones that are found in the interior of the island proved that ancient Nias people practiced megalith culture. The caste system is also recognized in Nias society, whereby the highest level out of the 12 levels in the Nias caste system is Balugu In order to reach this level of the caste, one must be able to carry out big festivals by inviting thousands of people and slaughtering 20

of thousands of pigs for several days.

According to the people of Nias, one of the mythical origins of the Nias tribe comes from a tree of life called Tora Sigaru`a which is located at a place called Tetehöli Ana’a.

According to the myth, it is said that the arrival of the first human on Nias island began in the days of King Siaro, whose nine sons had been banished out of Tetehöli Ana’a for fighting over the throne. Hence the nine sons of King Siaro were considered as the first people to set foot on the island of Nias.

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Herbalife Bali International Triathlon “Herbalife Bali International Triathlon. The experience of a lifetime” “Herbalife Bali International Triathlon. Race on the Island of the Gods”

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he ninth annual Herbalife Bali International Triathlon returns to the Island of the Gods on August 14, 2016. This “Triathlon for the Soul” now has a new course steeped in Balinese culture, starting and finishing in Sanur, the largest traditional village in Bali. The triathlon joins the weeklong Sanur Village Festival showcasing Bali’s Spirit of Heritage with a variety of cultural and athletic events.

The new course changes will improve safety and the athlete experience. Sanur, the largest traditional village in Bali, is less developed than Jimbaran Bay and will allow for full road closures and add in additional traditional Balinese cultural experiences.

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In Bandung

Harper Pasteur opens in Bandung - Indonesia “Archipelago International, has opened its newest hotel in

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he property is surrounded by cultural sites, such as the Museum Geologi, Museum Asia Afrika, and Gedung Sate, and entertainment hotspots and located close to the famous Rumah Mode, Cihampelas Shopping Center and Paris Van Java Shopping Mall.

The Kahyangan Lounge, on the hotel’s topmost floor, offers impressive views of the Bandung skyline.

Bandung: the Harper Pasteur”

Harper Pasteur has nine meeting rooms and the Majapahit Ballroom, which can be used for both celebratory and formal occasions. Harper Pasteur is also located close to the Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung Railway Station, and Pasteur Toll Gate, allowing easy access to and from the hotel.

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“Number one hotel in the world’” opens a Chocolate Factory

“Nihiwatu, located on the Indonesian island of Sumba, will unveil its very own Chocolate Factory in September”

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esigned by the appropriately named designer, Charly, and his ‘Chocolate Wizard’ partner, Chris, they are bringing their factory to Nihiwatu so that kids can learn to become chocolatiers whilst parents enjoy an afternoon by the pool.

Using cocoa from local Sumbanese cocoa plantations, the facility will be open every afternoon six days a week so children can learn how to make chocolate. There will be daily chocolate lessons when the ‘Wizards’ describe the process from plant to chocolate bar; guests will be able to go on a chocolate tour around the island and afterwards they can venture to the chocolate shop.

Nihiwatu was recently voted the number one hotel in the world in the annual Travel + Leisure awards .

Asia World Indonesia “Destination Specialist of

a Has Been Awarded f the Year for Indonesia” “in the 2016 Holiday and Tour Specialist Award by Luxury Travel Guide. The awards program selects winners based on their achievements and strengths in the travel industry”

JAZZ MARKET BY THE SEA

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The 6th Jazz Market by the Sea, CLOTHING THE NATION

azz market by the Sea is back for it’s 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

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market stalls showcasing local arts & crafts, a wide range of mouth watering food stalls, 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 lined-up to colour the weekend!

Beside good jazz beats from Indonesian talents, Jazz Market will also brings 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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Opening of Mรถvenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran - Bali

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รถvenpick Hotels & Resorts was unveiling its ambitious expansion plans in Indonesia and Southeast Asia at the 2015 Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC Indonesia) in Bali on 2-3 September. And now the upscale Swiss hospitality group will make its debut on November 2016, with the opening of Mรถvenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran, overlooking picturesque Jimbaran Bay in the south of Bali, Indonesia.

Inspired by traditional Balinese design and reflecting the fabled natural wonder of the region, the upcoming Mรถvenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran is an idyllic haven of 295 36

rooms, including six suites, amid meandering pools and lush landscaped gardens.

With breath-taking sunset views from the rooftop lounge and hotel restaurant, the resort also features a 500-sqm ballroom, custom-designed kids’ club, business centre and meeting rooms, gym, library and spa, along with the Samasta Mall, which consists of a wide collection of boutiques, restaurants, gourmet market and a Mövenpick ice cream parlour.

– China. His first management role was at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai – United Arab Emirates where he became Executive Assistant Manager and Jumeirah Group Coordinator for Food and Beverage, before taking on the role of General Manager in March 2004 at Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa, also in Dubai.

After five more years with Jumeirah, Mr. Walther-Jones joined Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in 2009 as General Manager of the Mövenpick Hotel Al Nawras in Saudi Arabia. He The General Manager stayed with the group, working in the Middle Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts also has East for a further five years at the Mövenpick appointed Mr. Horst Walther-Jones as General Hotel Jumeirah Beach Residences before Manager of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran setting his sights on a new challenge in Bali.

Bali. Mr. Walther-Jones hails from Germany where he began his career in hospitality as an apprentice and commis de cuisine before rising through the ranks to become Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Cancun Caribe Villas & Resort in Mexico and later at the Hyatt Regency in Macau

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival

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bud Village Jazz Festival is an annual international jazz festival and empowered by communities.

The music festival situated in the artistic surroundings of Ubud Bali, Indonesia. 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.

Since 2010 Yuri Mahatma, a musician, a composer and a music teacher, and a founder of Underground Jazz Movement together with Anom Darsana, the director and owner of ANTIDA Music Productions, had worked together for some routine projects of jazz concerts, each time with different theme.

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In the early of 2012 they conceived the idea of a community concert. With the involvement and support of majority of artist communities, the concept of hosting a community concert in this unique village was born.

2013 is our first UVJF. Small, but perfectly formed (20 performances/100 musicians/2days fest/3 stages).

Quality Bands spanning the varieties of Jazz forms with Food Festival; provides culinary mostly from surrounding’s best food.

International Jazz Fest ; performers are from many different nationalities.

UVJF also facilitates a workshop of local and National music educators to investigate ways of getting more young people interested in playing Jazz.

This year the, the 4th annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2016 will be held, once again 12-13th August at the same spot, ARMA Museum and Resort, Ubud. Just like the previous edition, this international jazz fest will feature a world-class line-up.

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cclaimed legendary jazz musicians from Indonesia such as the lady of jazz and blues with career spanning more than 40 years Margie Segers, the master of swing Oele Pattiselano, Glen Dauna (with sons Rega and Indra) performing as The Daunas, Jeffrey Tahalele and Arief Setiadi. World class bass player, Reuben Rogers, who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman, and Dianne Reeves, will perform as a duo with Peter Bernstein, one of the most respected and inspiring jazz guitarist.

Bernstein was first discovered by Jim Hall, and labeled as the most impressive guitarist he has ever heard.

More interesting artists found in the lineup include LOUIS! Project from Holland, a surprising music program about the legend, Louis Armstrong. The show will bring you swing, spirituals, improvisation, blues and vocals that will make you think you are in New Orleans. This is the second project created by trumpeter Michael Varekamp together with saxophonist Ben van den Dungen the rest of the team, following Miles! – a tribute to Miles Davis which was presented grand at last year’s Ubud Village Jazz Festival. It’s going to be great to see the second project of this Legends of Music project, especially when they are tributing Satchmo who was widely recognized as a founding father of jazz.

For the first time in Indonesia, Youn Woo Park Trio will perform all the way from Korea. Ian Scionti Trio, endorsed by Accion Cultural Espanola, Spain explores the limit between jazz and flamenco, and will present the cohesive dialogue between the two traditions for the Festival guests. Yuko Shirota quartet (Angin Asia) from Japan will also bring her uniqueness style of jazz to

the audience of Ubud Village Jazz Festival.

Indonesian Nita Aartsen will collaborate with Frenchman Jean Sebastien. Representing Pland is Piotr Orzechowski Quartet, then from the land down under Australia are Julian Banks and Energetic Zen Quartet. More European jazz will be represented by East West European Jazz Ensemble feat Gregory Gaynair from Germany.

Many other local artists are joining the fest too this year. Mia Samira, the great big band founded by Devy Ferdianto, the Salamander Big Band (Bandung), Balinese based jazz groups Bali Gypsy Fire and JoyFe Jazz Quintet, proud Bali son Sandy Winarta Trio, Michael Setiawan Quintet and the Underground Jazz Movement will spoil your thirst of real jazz for two days.

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he Ubud Village Jazz Festival is not only about great music, be prepared for a culinary experience with 26 food outlets and like last year, you can enjoy 1 hour of free flow wine by Plaga Wine and be amazed at the artistic design of the stages.

Performances will span over three stages, each with a different theme. Padi stage, inspired by the Balinese tradition of rice farming, Giri stage, in honor of the great Mount Agung, and Subak, the famous Balinese irrigation system for rice fields.

Encouraged by a range of local communities, Ubud Village Jazz Festival is one of the most respected Jazz Festivals in the region. The majority of team members volunteer for the event from a variety of backgrounds such as art, media, video, design, music and even culinary! Yet, it keeps the spirit of Ubud Village Jazz Festival: A small festival with a big message!

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Sanur Village Festival 2016

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anur Village Festival is one of the largest community events in Bali; the event attracted more than 80,000 spectators last year. With more than 100 performances planned across the 5 day event, the 2016 program will be out of this world. Visitors will be able to enjoy the iconic activity favorites such as food festival. An exciting festival in Bali to take part in whilst staying at Sanur Area.

Entering its 11th year, the spirit of togetherness and sense of belonging has made Sanur Village Festival (SVF) a communal activity that brings real benefits to the public and community surrounding this coastal village. The spirit of creativity, motivation and innovation unique to Sanur will be consistently developed to achieve social and cultural norms that bring welfare and peace.

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Based on the ten year experience of Sanur community totality to express themselves through the festival themed “Tat Twam Asi” for the SVF XI held from 24-28 August 2016 is one of the ethics and moral teaching in Hindu, originating from Sanskrit, that means “I am you, You are me”.

The theme in this SVF summarizes the 10 previous festivals, with the theme “Tat Twam Asi” which is expected to develop empathy, solidarity and equality in conducting activities in a small scope (personal and family) as well as a larger social scope, as member of village, province or country.

HR NEWS

scott cammell

New Representative for Australia, New Zealand and Virtuoso

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cott has enjoyed a rewarding career in the Travel Industry for many years. He has been privileged to be involved with iconic Brands in Australia and New Zealand. He has a Degree in Hotel Management. Scott has a Wholesale, Retail and Airline background.

Director of Sales in Qantas Jetabout and Creative Holidays with Bali as a key destination Managing Director of Insight Vacations, European Coach Tours He pioneered Hawaiian Airlines in Sales and Marketing for 6 years from Australia General Manager Concorde Agency Network Stella. Scott has resided in Bali for 3 years and was GM ER Tours prior to his current contract with Asia World Australia and New Zealand.

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T Turtle Realease

The Oberoi Bali

"On Monday 11th July 2016 at 5 PM, they released 90 baby turtle in their beach frontage. They invited their guests and partners in releasing the baby turtles to the sea"

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he 500-metre-wide stretch of Seminyak beach in front of The Oberoi, Bali is visited each year by an endangered species of sea turtle - the Olive Ridley or Lepidochelys Olivacea. The Olive Ridley was named for the olive color of its heart-shaped shell, and is one of the smallest of the sea turtles with adults reaching up to 70 cm in length and weighing up to 50 kg.

Female turtles come ashore to lay a clutch of eggs between May and October, usually at night, which she then covers with sand and returns to the sea. Her job is done. The Oberoi, Bali safeguards the turtle eggs from predators by relocating the nest to a patch of sand within the hotel premises. After an incubation period of 45 - 50 days under the sand, baby turtles emerge from their ping-pong ball like shells. Newborn hatchlings are cared for at The Oberoi’s saltwater turtle sanctuary where they are fed and become strong swimmers. The baby turtles were released after grown between 10 days to 2 weeks old.

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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.

At the event’s core are interactions between travel advisors and travel providers (hotels, cruise lines, tour companies, and more). During these four-minute appointments – think of them as speeddating for the luxury travel industry – providers share what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s 45

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.

“A lot of the travel bookings we do during the year come from the relationships we make at Virtuoso Travel Week,” says Jupiter, Florida-based advisor Stacy Hart.

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.

Some call Virtuoso Week “the Super Bowl of luxury travel” – David Hansen, Virtuoso’s senior vice president of meetings and events, calls it a “supernova” event – but regardless of how you define it, the aim of everyone involved is to make sure that your travel experiences, whenever and wherever they occur, are exactly what you want.

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Traditional Indonesia SEMUR Beef Rib Stew Recipe IGA SAPI

SEMUR IGA SAPI

Ingredients 500 g beef rib 3-4 potatoes 100 ml sweet soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp nutmeg powder 6 cloves garlic 8 pieces spring onions (bawang merah) 2 chilies 1 bayleaf 1 galangal 2 lime leaves 1 stalk lemon grass 2 tsp olive oil 200 ml water

Instructions 1. Seasoning paste: crush garlics, spring onions, chilies, and salt and mix well.

2. Put olive oil and cook the seasoning paste until the color changes and the paste becomes fragrant.

3. Add water and stir well. Put the other ingredients and cook for 3 minutes.

4. After that, put in the beef rib and potatoes. Cook until the beef rib and potatoes are soft (check with fork or knife).

5. Serve with fried onion on the top.

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Tour of The Month

True Bali Living

“Asia World Indonesia brings you a full day trip of immersion in Balinese daily life through a sustainable tourism initiative by local villagers of the Marga village. Get a taste of local Balinese life in a day full of experiences”

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tart with pick up from your hotel in South Bali by our guide at approx. 08.00 hrs and transfer to Marga village in Tabanan regency. Commence with a visit to a local elementary school, you will then discover the daily activities in a Balinese house such as offering and coconut oil making.

And then you will experience 20 minutes soft trekking to the rice field, passing through the coffee plantation, bamboo bridge & forest. Next, armed with a farmers hat, it is time to learn more about Balinese irrigation system, how to plough and plant rice. Or you just spend the time on the rice field by observing the farmers working on the rice field, enjoying the beauty of the nature and savoring young coconut or seasonal fruits as refreshment.

Return to home base to enjoy a traditional Balinese lunch. Drive to your hotel after lunch 48

with a final stop at the Taman Ayun royal temple in Mengwi, which boasts magnificent traditional architectural features throughout its courtyards and enclosures as well as expansive garden landscapes comprised of lotus and fish ponds.

Fast Facts - Suitable for Individual Traveler/ Group, minimum 2 persons.

- Operates daily, pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 08.00 hrs.

- Advanced booking required minimum 48 hours - Recommended to wear shorts and sandals, bring your hat, sun glasses and sunscreen - Included lunch, entrance fees, mineral water and parking fees - Professional license guide.

Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish are based on availability.

“One of the best ways to get a taste of the daily life of the local Balinese people and accentuating a real local farming experience�

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Klungkung & Karangasem Regency, Bali Full Day (9-10 hours) Starting From USD 73 Nett/Person

THE EAST OF BALI Overview Asia World Indonesia brings you a full day trip to discover Bali’s eastern regencies. Explore the religious monuments, ancient villages and unique landscape offering an insight into the life of this piece of paradise.

In-Details Our guide will pick you up at approx. 08.30hrs at your hotel in South Bali with drive to the north east to Karangasem Regency. First stop is at Kusamba, a local fishing village to see the local people mining salt the traditional way. Next visit Goa Lawah Temple, the bat cave that dates back to the 11th century.

Then drive to Tenganan village, one of Bali’s most ancient villages that existed before the arrival of Hinduism.

The village is famous for its unique textile with intricate motifs. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Candi Dasa.

After lunch continue to visit Karangasem Royal Palace (Puri Karangasem) which was built by the 1st King of Karangasem by the end of 19th century. And then drive to Taman Ujung Sukasada, which used to be a resting place, as well as a guesthouse for noble families and foreign official guests of the Karangasem Kingdom.

Last stop is the old royal bathing palace of Tirtagangga with its water gardens. Drive back to your hotel.

Fast Facts Suitable for Individual Traveler or Groups of all ages Operates daily. pick up from your hotel in South Bali at approx. 08.30 hrs, return at approx.18.00 hrs Advanced booking required - minimum 48 hours Recommended clothing: casual clothes, bring hat and sunscreen Included lunch, entrance fees, mineral water, cold towel, and parking fees Professional license guide

Selling Points Tour highlights all the major points of interest in Bali’s eastern regency, making this is a complete journey of discovery of the region combining nature, culture and religious monuments.

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