Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - December 2017

NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #24|December 2017

Menjangan Sky Tour Tour of the month

Christmas's

& New Year’s Eve

Celebrations in Bali

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CONTENTS HOTEL Viceroy Bali Indonesia Recognized as “TOP

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50 BEST RESORTS IN THE WORLD” In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards Seraya Resort Komodo has completed their

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recent improvement program Artotel Indonesia is Expanding into Artotel

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Group Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago, Indonesia

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Airlines News

CONTENTS AWI INFO HR News

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Marcel’s Favorite Recipe

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SPECIAL NEWS Tribal people of Indonesia -

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The Kluet or Klawut People Lovely December Festival 2017

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Lake Toba Festival 2017

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Djakarta Warehouse

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Project 2017

TOUR OF THE MONTH Menjangan Sky Tour

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Christmas in Goddess Island

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New Year’s Eve Party in Bali

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This Month Events

General Manager’s

M E S S AG E Dear valued partner Welcome into the month of December.

check out our Airline News & Hotels

Incredible how time flies. Asia World

Section to find out more.

Indonesia had a very successful year

And this month I would like to introduce

2017.

you to the Kluet or Kluwat people, an

I would like to take up this opportunity to

indigenous tribe from the South Aceh

thank you all for your tremendous support

Regency in Aceh. More details in this

in 2017. We at Asia World Indonesia would

News Bulletin.

like to wish you and your families a Merry

And I am also continuing to introduce

Christmas and a Happy New Year.

our Teams to you. This month I would like

May 2018 come with health, happiness

to introduce Mr. Raymond J. Kurniawan

and business success for all of you.

from our MICE Department.

This month we have the Lovely December

And last but not least this months

Toraja Festival, the Lake Toba Festival

“Marcel’s favorite Perfect Roast Turkey

and in Jakarta the infamous Djakarta

Christmas Dinner recipe for you to cook

Warehouse Project. More in this News

at home”… Bon appetite.

Bulletin.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News

We are also showcasing airline news,

Bulletin.

new hotels and hotel updates so please Kind regards,

Marcel Barmettler General Manager

Kanto LampoLake Tamblingan Waterfall

Location: Singaraja, Bali - Indonesia Bali - Indonesia

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HOTEL News Latest news of the villas, hotels and resorts all over Indonesia.

Five of the Modern Luxury Brand’s Group

Viceroy Bali Indonesia Recognized as

Properties are also Named as the ‘World’s Best’ Hotels Condé Nast Traveler last week announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Viceroy Bali Indonesia recognized as #22 in Top 50 best resorts in the World.

“TOP 50 BEST

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

RESORTS IN THE

recognition of excellence in the travel industry

WORLD” In Condé

best of travel.” Under Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán,

Nast Traveler’s

selective and specific to the passions that inspire

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are the longest-running and most prestigious and are commonly known as “the best of the the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more today’s travelers. More than 300,000 travelers took part in this 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards submitting millions of ratings and more than 100,000 comments!

ABOUT THE VICEROY BALI Set in the so-called “Valley of Kings,” a short drive from the cultural hub of Ubud, this collection of luxuriously appointed villas will make you feel like you are one of the Balinese royals that give the lush region its name. It begins as soon as you enter: The-two tiered entryway to this resort is equal parts lobby and porch, and the design of the space is almost as grand as the views it offers guests. The open-air area is covered by a thatched roof and has lounge chairs for resting before going out, or simply for looking out over the palm tree grove and pool area at any time of day. Each villa offers views over the gorge below that will make it hard to leave your private *balé*. At the Lembah Spa, take in those same views while luxuriating in one of the many treatments that combine Western and local traditional techniques.

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Seraya Resort Komodo has completed their recent improvement program.

U

pon

the

acquisition

of the Resort in Flores,

and

Sudamala

Resorts

systems to ensure that there

upgrade

is no anticipated meaningful

the facilities. The expansion and

interruption that may disrupt the

safety upgrade of the jetty, the

services to offer the guests.

building and launch of Aqura

This prestigious seafront resort will

Dive,

shortly undergo the rebranding

group

a

immediately

exclusive dive centre,

purpose-built

spa

and

a

electricity

generator

project to operate under the

compact gymnasium.

Sudamala

The new facilities all carry brand

addition of Seraya Resort into

new top-of-the-line equipment,

the Sudamala Resorts’ portfolio is

such as Apeks for diving and

a strong sign of commitment by

Kettler for gymnasium, and are

the boutique hospitality group to

managed

expand further into the stunning

by

highly

trained

professionals. Additionally, for the comfort of their guests, they also

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upgrade the water purification

Resorts

east Indonesia region.

flag.

The

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ormerly known as a hotel management company focusing on art inspired design hotels, starting this September,

2017 ARTOTEL Indonesia is declaring its transformation and business expansion into ARTOTEL Group, a company with integrated three businesses lines on Hospitality, Event Management, and Curated Merchandise.

Alongside the transformation and expansion of these new businesses, ARTOTEL Group is proudly geared up to launch two newest properties here in Bali; namely ARTOTEL Beach Club and ARTOTEL Haniman-Ubud.

ARTOTEL Beach Club is an integrated restaurant

concept

with

a

beachfront

resort atmosphere featuring contemporary design and international F&B flavors as well as regular entertainment events. While ARTOTEL Haniman-Ubud is an integrated

Artotel Indonesia

is Expanding into Artotel Group

hotel with a contemporary restaurant that is

Here are some new business lines from ARTOTEL

expected to be Ubud’s alternative place to

Group:

stay and play in a stylish environment. Both

• ARTOTEL

of these new properties are set to open at

ARTOTEL is a collection of ART inspired design

the end of this year.

hotels featuring original artwork by talented

In 2011, ARTOTEL Indonesia was founded with

Indonesian contemporary ARTISTS. The first

a tremendous passion in promoting local art

ARTOTEL was built in Surabaya in 2012 and

to its hotel guests, now with ARTOTEL Group,

later on the development continues to Jakarta

the company is expanding its responsibilities

and Bali. ARTOTEL is known for having integrated

to be the pioneer in promoting local creative

artworks by local emerging artists in every inch

community globally.

of the hotel and an ARTSPACE, a rotation gallery that is showcasing local artists for free.

Pipeline : 2017 : Yogyakarta & Ubud – Bali.

2018 : Semarang, Jakarta (Daan – Mogot, Kota Tua), Bandung, and Lombok.

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• Bobotel Bobotel is a new brand for budget hotel targeting the mass market and will be situated in both prime & secondary cities of Indonesia. With 15-meter square room, Bobotel is taking room efficiency to a whole new level without forgetting the crucial part, a good quality of sleep. Bobotel will be attached to the commercial spaces like Mall, Airport, big Train Station, and Office Building; and, therefore, is the right choice to spend the night in an economic way with no F&B

• ARTOTEL Beach Club Or ABC, an easier way to call ARTOTEL Beach Club, a business unit in F&B managed by ARTOTEL Group. The first ABC will be opened end of 2017, located on Jalan Danau Tamblingan no.

35, Sanur – Bali. ABC will be the chic playground for local culinary delicacies and also a hub for locals and international guests to relax and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Sanur beach.

Family friendly is another unique selling point that ABC has to offer.

Pipeline : 2017 : ARTOTEL Beach Club – Sanur, Bali 2018 : Lombok.

consumptions.

Pipeline : 2017 : Kelapa Gading 2018 : Tanjung Pinang, Lombok, Bekasi, and Slipi – Jakarta.

concept, service, and facilities, Curated is

E

suitable for niche market craving for

is now able to accommodate all market

a sense of luxury during their staycation.

demands in Indonesia and of course globally.

Curated Collection is also the right

Currently, the ongoing development is Bobotel,

alternative for those Investors who want

ARTOTEL Beach Club, and upcoming ARTOTEL in

to build their own brand but operated

Indonesia and we hope this development can

the ARTOTEL way.

go further in Asian regions.’’

• Curated Collection Curated Collection is a boutique hotel concept with five stars quality. From the

rastus Radjimin, the CEO of ARTOTEL Group, said, ‘’ We hope that with our transformation and expansion of ARTOTEL

Indonesia into ARTOTEL Group, the company

Pipeline : Canggu – Bali, and Lombok.

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Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago, Indonesia Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago has opened its doors in Bandung, Indonesia.

Located at Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 33 Bandung, the 187-room hotel will operate as a Marriott-managed property and owned by PT. Sanbe Karya Persada.

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“Courtyard has always prided itself as a

Momo Café, the hotel’s all-day dining

brand that listens to business travelers,”

venue,

said

favorites, and a range of healthy options.

Mike

Fulkerson,

vice

president,

offers

business

local

international

brand & marketing Asia-Pacific, Marriott

The

International. “Guests today want to be

computer terminals to work at while on the

able to seamlessly transition between

road.

working and relaxing. Courtyard is designed

The

to offer them a comfortable and functional

swimming pool and sauna, fitness center,

space to work the way they want to, when

spa, kids club, and guest laundry, and

they want to.”

offers 789 square feet of modern meeting

The Courtyard Bandung Dago offers a

space to accommodate functions of up to

contemporary lobby environment with

1,500 people.

media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a

“We are very excited to open our doors

variety of seating zones. The design of the

to both domestic and international guests

187 guest rooms at the Courtyard Bandung

in Bandung, also known as The City of

Dago features hybrid zones for both

Flowers. Courtyard Bandung Dago is the

working and resting.

leading urban four-star hotel in Bandung

Upon arrival, guests can store bags at the

with its prime location and modern design,”

Luggage Drop area and plug in personal

said Kadek Suartana, General Manager of

devices at the Tech Drop charging station

Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago.

hotel

library

and

also

features

features

an

several

outdoor

ledge, or relax on the “Lounge Around” sofa.

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RAYMOND JOYONAGORO KURNIAWAN MICE Coordinator

In this edition, we proudly introduce you to one of MICE team member, Mr. Raymond Joyonagoro Kurniawan.

Seven years ago, this 31-years old gentleman started his career in MICE industry by joining the Panorama Convex Indah as Project Coordinator. On Feb 2014, he decided to take a milestone in his career and join Asia World Indonesia.

As MICE Coordinator, he is responsible to handle all MICE(Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Exhibition) and the clients’ requests. He also handles sales administrative requirements such as negotiating supplier prices and the field, he work closely with other departments and act as the project leader to manage and organize the operation and ground handling. In his career he’s been handling big world brand names such Tabasco, Samsung, Google and also big events such as Solar Eclipse.

In his free time he loves to travel around the world wandering and going on adventure with his beloved wife.

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HR NEWS

creating quotation based on client requirements. On

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The Kluet or Klawut people TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

T

he

Kluet

people

or

from Tapaktuan city or 500

number of districts in

km from Banda Aceh. The

the South Aceh Regency,

majority of the Kluet people

Aceh namely in North Kluet,

practices Islam.

South Kluet, Central Kluet

The language spoken by

and East Kluet. The Kluet

the Kluet people is the

people are regarded as

Alas-Kluet language, which

part of the Batak peoples

is categorized as a part

sub-ethnicity.

Kluet

of the Batak languages.

regions are separated by

The Kluet language itself is

the LawĂŠ Kluet River, where

divided into three dialects,

it

which are the Paya Dapur,

Leuser into

and

the

The

from

in

Mount

disembogues

Indian

Ocean.

The residential region of 24

the Kluet people is 30 km

a

disgorges

dwell

Kluwat

Manggamat Sawah dialect.

and

Lawe

During the colonial period,

Farming is the main source

the Acehnese people were

of income for the Kluet.

known to have had political

Just like any other Batak

influence on the coastal

tribe, the Kluet have marga

areas that became known

(surnames or family names)

as

the

Therefore,

Kluet

Kingdom.

of their own that are still

the

Acehnese

being used today:

also had a cultural influence

• Pelis

on the Kluet people to a

• Selian

certain degree, where the

• Bencawan

adat (customary) authority

• Pinem

structure of the Kluet people

• Caniago

are

historically

similar.

These margas are also found among other Batak people such as the Alas people, the Karo people and the Pakpak people;

except

for

the

Caniago which are believed to be the descendants of Minangkabau people who have assimilated with the Kluet people centuries ago.

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LOVELY DECEMBER FESTIVAL 2017 IN THE SCENIC HIGHLANDS OF TORAJA

I

n celebration of Christmas and New Year, the spotlight will turn to the scenic highlands of Toraja in South Sulawesi Province, where the

Lovely December 2017 festivities will take place from 5th to 31st December 2017. During near to one whole month, many exciting events and festivities will be held across these highlands in both the North Toraja Regency and Tana Toraja Regency.

This year, the annual festival has taken up the

Traditional Food and Beverage Fiesta, Art

theme: “Unforgettable Heavenly Experience”

and Culture Festival, Sports Tourism, as well

expressing the exceptional ambiance of these

as Fun and Fury Paragliding. One of the most

highlands with all its unique wonders.

anticipated features of the festival is the ‘Tedong’ or Bull Parade which will feature the

Highlighting the festival are 7 main Programs,

strongest and finest ‘fighter’ Bulls from all 23

namely: the Coffee Festival, a Bulls Contest

sub-districts across the North Toraja Regency.

and Bull Fight, Christmas Choirs Competition, 28

None

other

Indonesia,

than

Joko

the

President

Widodo

himself,

of is

scheduled to be present at this unique Festival. The presence of President Jokowi (as he is familiarly known) definitely confirms the event’s magnitude and significance.

“Discovered” and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja people today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many have modernized or have become

Beyond any doubt, what makes Toraja special are

Christians. When one travels to the Tana

its fascinating burial sites and the unique elaborate

Toraja highlands, therefore, expect to

funeral ceremonies. One outstanding feature of the

be awed by the spectacular beauty of

ceremonies is the ‘Tedong Silaga’ or Bull Fight. Based

nature, at the same time experience how

on this tradition, the finest and strongest bulls of the

communities have through the ages kept

region will face off in a one on one duel to entertain

up their beliefs and traditions in splendid

the families and their hundreds of guests.

isolation in order to live in harmony in this eternal cycle of life and death on earth.

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I

t is no secret that the people of Toraja, especially

But for those not inclined to visit burial

the nobility, bury their deceased relatives and

sites should travel to Toraja to see the

loved ones in a most unique way. Here, one will

huge statue of Jesus Christ, resembling

discover that unlike most cultures, the dead are not

the statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro,

buried deep in the ground but are instead placed

blessing this mountain region of Toraja.

high up inside rocky cliffs, in caves or even inside

River rafting on the Sa’dan river is also

carved holes in huge boulders. These burial sites can

one of the other challenging ways to

be found in many places in Toraja. Aside from the

enjoy sport tourism here, while many

already more well-known sites such as Londa, Lemo,

tourists love trekking in the cool mountain

and the traditional village of Kete’Kesu, there are still

air, enjoying awe-inspiring panorama.

many other sites throughout the highlands including at Lo’ko Ma’ta,- considered as the largest granite

And to be enjoyed by all is, of course the

boulder burial site, - the cave of Tampang Allo, and

Toraja Coffee where these highlands are

also at the Kalimbuang Bori’ Village.

renowned as producer of some of the best coffee in the world. Not only can you taste this wonderfully steaming hot coffee in the cold of the mountains but do bring home this amazing coffee on your visit to the coffee plantation and explore how the seeds are produced and processed to give that fabulous aromatic morning cup of coffee.

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SPECTACULAR DECEMBER

LAKE TOBA FESTIVAL 2017

Spectacular Lake Toba in North Sumatra will continue the tradition of festivities this year with the annual Lake Toba Festival set to take place on 6th to 9th December 2017.

This year, the festivities will be centered at

3 venues in the Bakkara sub-district

on the shores of Lake Toba, at Sipinsur Hills overlooking the magnificent Lake, and also in the town of Doloksanggul in the Humbang Hasundutan Regency.

As always, the festival will feature exciting traditional

activities art

performances,

and

including cultural

competitions

in

traditional sport and folk games, handicrafts and culinary bazaars, a tourism seminar, and a tourism expo.

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At Bakkara, festivities include the water sports competitions like the Dragon Boats race, a Swimming Competition, Running and Rafting completions, and a tour to the important heritage site of King Sisingamangaraja.

Whereas

at

Sipinsur,

aside

from

being

the venue for the Opening and Closing ceremony, Sipinsur will also be the site for a host of activities including the Geopark Toba Caldera Tour; the 500 meter Ulos (traditional han d-woven fabrics of the Batak Ethnic Group of North Sumatra) exhibition; a Cultural Carnival featuring all sub-districts in

the

Humbang Hasudutan regency, delegations from other regencies and provinces,

a

parade of traditional music ensembles of

Meanwhile, Doloksanggul will be the

Gondang Batak; a collaboration of traditional

venue

and modern music performance; Mass Choir

Competition,

Performance;

Handicrafts

Pageant; Cultural and Tourism Seminar,

Bazaar; Vocal Groups Competition, and

and the ‘seruling’ traditional bamboo

Guest Stars Performances.

flute competition.

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Culinary

and

for

the

Gala

Ucok

dinner, Butet

Choirs

Geopark

Lake Toba is one of the most fascinating natural wonders of the world. Measuring over 1,145 square kilometers with a depth of 450 meters, Lake Toba is acknowledged

Garuda

Indonesia,

as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and

Sriwijaya Air already operate regular

one of the deepest in the world. Scientists

flights to Silangit from Jakarta as well as

have concluded that Lake Toba, which is

daily flights from Medan’s Kuala Namu

a crater lake, was in fact created by one

airport.

of the ancient earth’s mega explosions of

To

a super volcano. Many scientists believe

international airport, Silangit’s runway

that the super volcanic event plunged

has been extended to 2, 650 m, and

the planet into a 6-to-10-years of volcanic

its width to 30 meters, to be further

winter

widened to 45m before the end of the

meet

Lion

requirements

Air

for

and

an

year. The apron has also been enlarged and the necessary drainage system installed. In the terminal itself, all facilities are ready, including the arrival and departure halls, and the Immigration, Health

and

Customs, Quarantine

offices are all ready to start operation.

Starting 28 October Silangit International Airport will be opened, with the maiden flight

by

Garuda

Indonesia

serving

Singapore-Silangit route 3 times weekly.

Today, tourists can fly in to Lake Toba via the Silangit airport from Jakarta and other domestic airports, cutting travel time to Samosir Island to 1.5 hours only compared to the previous 5 hours overland ride from Medan, capital of North Sumatra.

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DJAKARTA WAREHOUSE PROJECT 2017 KICKS OFF END OF THE YEAR FESTIVITIES

Clubbers, party goers, dance enthusiasts, and urban nightlife junkies, brace yourself!

Kicking off festivities for the End of the Year,

Indonesia’s

metropolitan

capital

city of Jakarta will again be stormed with

Among

the

spectacular lights, sounds and sensational

electronic music that decorate the lineup at

vibes of urban music fiesta as the Djakarta

the

Warehouse Project (DWP) 2017 is here again

are: the Canadian electronic duo DVBBS;

to blast its music on the huge stage of the

Grammy award-winning Australian act FLUME;

Jakarta International Exhibition Center, at

the enigmatic duo GALANTIS; world’s most

Kemayoran on 15th to 16th December 2017.

mysterious DJ MARSHMELLO; the one and only

Jakarta

world’s

renowned

International

names

Exhibition

in

Center

R3HAB; trance duo NWYR who will be having their only 2017 Asia show at DWP17; all-time electronic music legend TIESTO; two of techno’s most undisputed legends, Loco Dice and Richie Hawtin; Canadian bass music aficionados Zeds Dead; American DJ and producer Flosstradamus; the man behind the hit song ‘Sugar’ Robin Schulz; contemporary house DJOokay; progressive DJs Ilan Bluestone and Zatox, and making his epic DWP return,Steve Aoki. Making their Asia debut, world’s craziest party crew, Elrow, is also heading to Jakarta from Spain to host a special stage at DWP this year.

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Returning for its 9th edition this year with even bigger, stronger and louder sounds for its fans, DWP 2017 promises to give festival-goers an experience that will certainly kick off this New Year’s Eve celebrations. As always, the festival will feature some most prominent names in International and Indonesia’s own electronic and club music scene. Completed with dramatic settings and decorations, this upbeat music fiesta will indulge the audience with a wide range of genres in dance music, from electronic, house, progressive, techno, trance, drum and bass, to dubstep, and a whole lot more.

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Having started with performances in

a

warehouse,

Warehouse

the

Project

Djakarta

today

has

marked its foot in cement as Indonesia’s biggest annual dance music festival, that has expanded across the region. This year, the Djakarta Warehouse Project will continue the use of the latest digital technology to enhance the cool modern ambience and give partygoers an out-of-this-world party experience. The use of captivating visuals, sounds, and other exciting features

will

surely

give

the

audience a one of a kind, always to be remembered experience.

Known the world over for their extravagant over-the-top

productions

helmed

by

some of the biggest names in house and techno, this ‘festival within a festival’ is definitely not one to be missed!

Get your latest information at: http://www.djakartawarehouse.com/

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AIRLINE UPDATES The latest news in the airline industry including airline trends, airports and market news in Indonesia

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GARUDA INDONESIA TO LAUNCH WEEKLY FLIGHTS TO DILI, TIMOR LESTE

S

tarting

mid-November,

general manager of Garuda East

Garuda Indonesia will launch

Nusa Tenggara.

four-times weekly chartered

Other than VFR, the growing number

flights between Kupang city in

of business travellers from Kupang to

Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara and

Dili and vice versa is expected to

Dili in Timor Leste, the first direct flight

contribute to demand for the route.

connecting the two countries.

“Although these are medium and

Johanes

the

small scale business people, their

tourism office, Belu Regency, shared

businesses are running pretty well in

that at present, about 250 travellers

both cities,” explained Kokoh.

cross the border of East Timor via the

East

Motaain Checkpoint to head for

stakeholders have recently been

Kupang or Jakarta daily.

intensifying

About

Prihatin,

250

separating

head

cross

of

the

Indonesia

border

and

Timor

Nusa

Tenggara

promotions,

tourism

such

as

through participation at the recent Komodo Travel Mart.

Leste everyday

Currently travellers from Kupang

“About 10 per cent continue their

to Dili take a 45 minutes flight to

trip to Kupang by plane, the rest

the Border City of Atambua, then

choose to take the road trip,” said

continue the journey in a two-hour

Johanes, stressing that the new

road trip to Dili. Other alternatives

route will give travellers a shorter

include the existing flight operated

travel time from and to both cities.

by

The Garuda flights, serviced by the

Waingapu, then to Bali before

70-seat ATR 72 aircraft, will mainly

departing to Dili the next day.

target

and

There are plans for the flights to be

Relatives (VFR) segment of travellers,

converted to scheduled flights in

according

March next year.

the

Visiting

to

Friends

Kokoh

Aritonang,

NAM

Air

from

Kupang

to

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Christmas in Goddess Island Although a predominantly Hindu island, Bali has communities of other religions. During Christmas time, Christian Balinese gather in their masses to unique churches that blend traditional Balinese architectural features. Among the most notable Balinese Protestant and Catholic communities are located in the villages of Palasari and Blimbingsari in West Bali. There are also other notable churches and cathedrals around the Denpasar area.

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Join the New Year countdown with special performance

by Charli XCX. She famous for provided lead vocals on two number one singles, Icona Pop’s “I Love It” (2013) and Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” (2014), both of which she co-wrote. Her 2014 single “Boom Clap” became a top ten single around the world. In 2017, she released the mixtape Number 1 Angel and the single “Boys”, which became her seventh UK Top 40.

Book the special New Year’s Eve accommodation package at The Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali.

Shaping up to be the show of the year at Finns, this year’s New Year’s Eve is showcasing some massive DJ sets by Flight Facilities, Claptone and Hayden James! Most of you will know Flight Facilities for their first original “Crave You” featuring Giselle Rosselli, which reached 40 million streams on Spotify and 30 on Youtube. Their recent Remix album for their track “Arty Boy” featuring Emma Louise is a good pre-cursor for the awaited gig. Their DJ sets include huge deep house tracks and nu disco, well and truly synonymous with Finns Beach Clubs vibes!

Prepare yourselves for the countdown into 2018 as New Years Eve at Woo Bar presents hot shot Londoners Sam Divine and Becky Tong to the nights extravaganza!

Two of the most electrifying acts to hit the beaches of Woo Bar, Sam Divine is a London born and bred DJ signed to Defected Records. Her reputation as a mixer is top class and has been acknowledged by Pete Tong for his Radio 1 show.

Becky Tong is one of London’s most in-demand female DJs, daughter of Pete Tong and currently the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Music Director for W Hotels.

Resident DJs and the signature fireworks show will top the night off in true W fashion!

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Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Location: Unggat, Bukit Bestari, Tanjung Pinang - Riau - Indonesia

Cemoro Lawang Village

Location: Probolinggo, East Java - Indonesia

Perfect Roast Turkey Total : Prep : Inactive : Cook :

3 hr 20 min 30 min 20 min 2 hr 30 min

Ingredients • 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

• Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

• 1 large bunch fresh thyme

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh

• 1 whole lemon, halved

thyme leaves

• 1 Spanish onion, quartered

• 1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds)

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• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise

reheat the oven to 350

onion, and the garlic. Brush the

degrees F.

outside of the turkey with the

Melt the butter in a

butter mixture and sprinkle with

small saucepan. Add the zest

salt and pepper. Tie the legs

and juice of the lemon and 1

together with string and tuck

teaspoon of thyme leaves to

the wing tips under the body of

the butter mixture. Set aside.

the turkey.

Take the giblets out of the turkey

Roast the turkey about 2 1/2

and wash the turkey inside and

hours, or until the juices run clear

out. Remove any excess fat and

when you cut between the leg

leftover pinfeathers and pat the

and the thigh. Remove the

outside dry. Place the turkey in

turkey to a cutting board and

a large roasting pan. Liberally

cover with aluminum foil; let rest

salt and pepper the inside

for 20 minutes.

of the turkey cavity. Stuff the

Slice the turkey and serve.

cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved

lemon,

quartered

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Tour of The Month

MENJANGAN SKY TOUR Enjoy spectacular scenery of Bali’s south coast to Plata-ran Menjangan. Soaring high in the sky you also have a bird’s eye view of Bali island and its spectacular scenery. Explore the Island of “deer” with FUN and EXCITEMENT of a 5 Star Helicopter flight in our sleek Airbus Eurocopter B2 Helicopter complete with air conditioning, luxury leather interior and a state of the art internal.

Pick up from your hotel in

long white sandy Kuta

South Bali about 08.00 AM.

Beach, an iconic world

Drive to the Bali Adventure

surfing landmark. It then

Helipad in Pesanggaran

heads north west along

(near Benoa) where the

the entire length of Kuta

helicopter

and

Beach and Seminyak until

all guests have to be at

it reaches the amazing

the helipad at least 30

Hindu temple of Tanah

minutes prior to departure

Lot. Its name means ‘Land

time.

in the Sea’, and is Bali’s

await

most popular tourist and The flight takes off west

cultural icon and a haven

over

for photographers.

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Kuta

along

the

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Experience nature at its most beautifully raw and un-touched, in the protected sanctuary of West Bali Nation-al Park from

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the air in a Helicopter.

Fast Facts • Suitable for FITs, valid for up to 5 passengers • Advanced booking required minimum 72 hours Afterwards we will be landing in one of the most beauti-ful resorts in West Bali National Park, you will be wel-comed by the resort staff and drive you to the Octagon restaurant.

You can do snorkeling or just enjoying scenery at West Bali National Park. Lunch will be served with spe-cial venue with amazing view. Afterward you will escort-ed to landing area where the Helicopter await to

• All flights and/or routes are subject to pilot’s discretion, weather permitting and route traffic • Total max payload 550 kg including luggage • Return transfer with private AC vehicle • Recommended to wear sandals and beach wear. Sunglasses, sunscreen and change clothing • English, German, Spanish, French or Italian speaking guide

fly you back to Bali.

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Rinjani Volcano, Lombok Island Adventure Package

3D2N RINJANI VOLCANO TREKKING Overview This 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 local village life at Sembalun whilst all the time the pinnacle 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 !

Highlights   

Climbing the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia Trek to the summit of Rinjani Volcano Segara Anak Crater Lake

Activities        

Trekking through savannah and local village of Sembalun 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 crater lake Photographic opportunities

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