Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - September 2018

NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA

#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #33|September 2018

HOTELS UPDATE

Aviation News Product of The Month

THE EAST OF BALI

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CONTENTS HOTEL Courtyard Brand Heads for Flores Island

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Swiss-belhotel International Offers

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Wechat Digital Payment Solution For Chinese Traveller in Bali

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Aviation News

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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 Kutai People

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH The East of Bali

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This Month Events

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General Manager’s

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

And I am also continuing to introduce our

This month we are celebrating several festivals

Teams to you. This month I would like to

here in Bali and within the archipelago.

introduce our Team member France Ms. Putu

Please find more info in this News Bulletin.

Stariani.

We are also showcasing airline updates, new

And last but not least this months “Marcel’s

hotels or hotel updates so please check out

favorite Indonesian recipe for you to cook at

our Hotels and Airline section to find out more.

home”……Dandito Special Crab Sauce from

And this month I would like to introduce you

East Kalimantan. Bon appetite.

to the Kutai people, an indigenous tribe from

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News

East Kalimantan. More details in this News

Bulletin.

Bulletin.

Kind regards,

Marcel Barmettler General Manager

Don’t worry

about

Yesterd N

Tod

Hello September

day New Day

day is a

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Courtyard Brand Heads for Flores Island Marriott gets up close with the komodo dragons

T

he resort, with 158 rooms and suites, will be a gateway to the UNESCO world heritage

site, Komodo national park.

Marriott International will open Courtyard by Marriott Labuan Bajo Komodo Resort on the western tip of Flores Island, Indonesia in 2021.

Access to the resort will be improved by the construction of a new marina port for yachts and traditional Indonesian phinisi sailboats.

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Images: Courtyard Nusa Dua Bali

Images: Courtyard Seminyak Bali

“Indonesia continues to be an exciting growth market for Marriott International and this resort shows our potential to use the Courtyard brand in establishing our presence in emerging destinations,� said Paul Foskey, chief development officer

Asia-Pacific,

Marriott

International.

The resort will be located less than 10 minutes away from Komodo Airport and the existing seaport.

The Komodo National Park, where visitors can spot the world-renowned Komodo dragons, and Manta Point, a popular snorkel and dive spot famed for Manta sightings, are both within an hour away by speedboat.

Inland attractions include Cunca Rami waterfalls, or a seven-hour drive to Wae Rebo, a Manggaraian ethnic village.

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SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL OFFERS WECHAT DIGITAL PAYMENT SOLUTION FOR CHINESE TRAVELLERS IN BALI Swiss-Belhotel International has announced that 5 out of the 9 hotels and resorts managed by the brand in Bali will offer the WeChat Pay mobile system as a solution for Chinese guests.

R

ecognizing Chinese travel

hotels managed by Swiss-Belhotel

habits and the popularity

International in Bali have been

of

transactions

installing the system and training

across all major cities in China,

their staff to use the We Chat

Swiss-Belhotel

pay

cashless

International

has

platform.

The

hotels

are

finalized an agreement to accept

working with PT. Alto Halodigital

this payment solution for rooms,

International (AHDI), an IT company

food and other services using

based in Indonesia which provides

WeChat Pay on guests’ mobile

a cashless payment system known

phones.

as Alto QR Pay which links with the

“The language barrier sometimes

WeChat Pay network.

means it’s a challenge for Chinese

According to travel experts, less

guests to make full use of the

than 5% of Chinese citizens have

services on offer at our hotels in

credit

Bali. With the introduction of We

have to carry cash with them

Chat Pay we can make sure that

when travelling to cover their

our restaurants, spas and activities

holiday expenses. WeChat Pay

are easily accessible for Chinese

offers travellers from China more

guests,”

Faull,

flexibility, which in turn opens up

Chairman and President, Swiss-

more vacation choices, especially

Belhotel International.

at hotels that offer them easy

Since August 1 2018, individual

payment solutions.

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said

Gavin

M

cards

so

they

normally

“We Chat Pay provides an opportunity for Chinese guests to experience the best of Balinese

hospitality,

expressed

through

the

Passion and Professionalism on offer at SwissBelhotel properties around the island. Whether they choose to dine at one of our restaurants, order room service, or extend their stay to fully enjoy the destination, having access to a familiar, trusted payment method removes the need to find trustworthy money changers or rely on prebooked tours,� added Mr Faull.

The mobile payment option will be available to guests at Swiss-Belresort Pecatu, Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar, Swiss-Belhotel Tuban, Swiss-Belhotel Rainforest Kuta and Swiss-Belhotel Segara Nusa Dua. Each hotel will offer the service at reception, as well as at the cashier counter in the restaurant.

The bill will be shown in Indonesian rupiah and payable using a QR code displayed on a mobile phone by the serving staff. Guests can check the bill then scan the QR code and the successful payment will be displayed in Chinese currency (RMB)

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NEW BEACH CLUB TRO PIC OLA.

BALI HAS A NEW BEACH CLUB. tom cruise and cocktail revisited at tropicola

More cool vibes coming Bali’s way with the just opened Tropicola, beach club.

Open from 11am to midnight every day, Tropicola is an 80’s-leaning pool club with an amphitheatre shaped towards the beach that showcases beach.

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views

of

Seminyak

The beach club’s PR spin says the new venue will offer, “Memories of Miami, Acapulco, Palm Springs, Tulum and Playa Del Carmen woven into a drink and dine beach club unique to Bali.”

Tropicola Beach Club features three bars over multiple levels surrounding two pools.

Beverage director, Denny Deluca won the World Fair Bartending Tour and has travelled the world performing in master classes and trade shows.

“If you ever watched ‘Cocktail’, the movie with Tom Cruise...that’s how I feel. Mixing drinks at Tropicola on the beach in Bali, a bartender couldn’t dream of anything better,” said Deluca.

Tropicola’s open kitchen is centred on wood-fired cooking, helmed by British-born chef Steve Skelly.

And a beach bar in Bali is nothing without its music, which will be spun by Juan Ego from the Yutacan peninsula in Mexico.

He is an Argentinian who has lived in Playa Del Carmen for almost 20 years, playing the biggest beach, villa and hotel parties since the 80’s.

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PUTU STARIANI

Travel Designer & Reservations France In this edition, we proudly introduce you to our France team member, Mrs. Putu Stariani. Born in Denpasar on 1986, this lady started his first step in tourism journey since 5 years ago by joining an inbound DMC in Bali. On October 2015, she decided to be part of Asia World Indonesia and join our France Division as Travel Designer and Reservations for France market.

As part of Travel Designer and Reservations team, she works closely with her Manager, Mr. Rudi, to design and create affordable travel proposals include with the detail costing and itineraries. She is also actively communicate with each of her clients to ensure that every proposal meets the clients’

In her free time, this mother of one, spends most of her time reading books.

Feel free to contact Putu at Stariani@asiaworldindonesia.com

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HR NEWS

expectation.

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The Kutai People TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

K

utai is a historic region in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo and

is also the name of the native people of this region, who have their own language and their own rich history. Today the name is preserved in the names of three regencies in East Kalimantan, the Kutai Kartanegara Regency, the West Kutai Regency and the East Kutai Regency. The major river of the region is the Mahakam River

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Kutai Martadipura is a 4th-century Indianized kingdom located in the Kutai area, East Kalimantan.

It is one of the earliest ancient kingdoms in indonesian history.

Seven

stone

pillars,

or

yūpa

(“sacrificial posts”), have been

The names of three rulers are

his land. The footsteps of the

found in Kutai, Kaman Estuary,

known from the inscriptions.

freely roaming horse were

near the Mahakam River. The

The first ruler mentioned

taken as evidence that this

plinths bear an inscription in the

is Kuḍungga, the “lord of

land belonged to Kutai.

Pallava script of indian reading

men” (narendra), his son

Mulawarman

“A gift to the Brahmin priests”. The

Aśwawarman,

the

known for his tribute of gold

style of the script has been dated

“founder of the dynasty”

to his God. The name of his

to the last half of the 4th century.

(vaṇśa-kartṛ) and grandson

kingdom is not mentioned

It is believed these religions were

of the first and son of the

on the inscriptions nor do

brought

around

later, Mulavarmancalled the

any other documents in

centuries,

“lord of kings” (rājendra). As

other countries relate to a

respectively, when Indian traders

Kuṇḍungga does not seem

kingdom at this time in this

arrived on the islands of Sumatra,

to be a name of Sanskrit

region. It is not known what

Java and Sulawesi.

hinduistic style while the

became of the kingdom

other two are, it is presumed

after these pillars had been

he was a leader of local

erected. It may be possible

origin ( Dayak People ) and

that the name Kutai, as

it was his son Aśwawarman

in

that adopted the hinduistic

1365 javanese Majapahit

belief. It was Mūlawarman

poem

who let these inscriptions

is as ancient and reflects

be made. While nothing of

the original name used a

the military actions of his

thousand years earlier.

the

2nd

to

Indonesia

and

4th

styled

Tuñjung

was

Kute

also

of

the

Nāgarakṛtāgama

two predecessors is known, “Raja”

Mūlawarman

is

Two Hindu nations were

stated to have conquered

known to have had strong

his neighbours in battle.

trade relations with Kutai,

He is also said to have

namely, the Rajahnate of

increased the land of Kutai

Cebu and the Rajahnate of

by a local ritual called

Butuan, both are located in

“asvaredjwa”.

present-day Philippines.

This

ritual

required a horse released to 29

TOUR DE SINGKARAK 2018 After successfully organizing the Tour De Singkarak 2017 bicycle racing event that participated by more than 550,000 visitors, the West Sumatra provincial government and all regencies and city governments in West Sumatra will again hold a challenging and lively bicycle race at the 2018 Tour De Singkarak event.

The 2018 Tour De Singkarak event will be held on the 5th. - 14 September 2018.

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Tour De Singkarak (TdS) was first held in 2009 and

regarding the technical implementation of the

has become a mandatory annual championship

Tour De Singkarak 2018. This year’s route plan will

in Asia that is able to attract more than one million

covers three provinces, namely West Sumatra, Riau

visitors. In 2013, the Amauri Sport Organization (ASO),

and Jambi. Jambi Province offers Sungai Penuh in

the Tour de France committee, recommended TDS

Kerinci to enter into one stage. Sungai Penuh is an

as the main race in the Asian region.

area that is directly adjacent to West Sumatra with

The

Government

of

West

Sumatra

Province

through Deputy Governor Nasrul Abit said he will

a panoramic view of the beautiful tea gardens and majestic Mount Kerinci.

continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Tourism

Previously

the

Tour

De

Singkarak 2017 was divided into nine stages: Tanah Datar - Padang with a distance of 107 kilometers, Painan Sawahlunto (166 kilometers), Muaro Sijunjung - Punjung Island (100 kilometers), Danau Singkarak (135

-

Payakumbuh

kilometers),

Lembah

Harau - Padang Panjang (101 kilometers), Solok - Padang Padang

Aro

Solok

(140

kilometers), Pariaman - West Pasaman

(157

kilometers),

Padang Pariaman - Agam (101 kilometers) and Pasaman - Bukittinggi (90 kilometers).

Tour De Singkarak 2018 is the 10th event held

include Tour de Singkarak, Tour de Banyuwangi,

and is expected to reach more participants and

Tour de Ijen, Tour de Bintan, Tour de Flores, Marathon

visitors than the previous year so as to encourage

Jakarta, and Indonesia host the Asian Games which

economic growth in the community.

will take place in Jakarta and Palembang in 2018.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya

Explore this event and be part of the excitement

stressed that “Indonesia has quite a number of

“said Minister Arief Yahya.

sports tourism events that have run globally which

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SOLO INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS 2018 The international performing arts performance is back again this year in Solo International Performing Art (SIPA), which will be held on September 6-8 2018 at Benteng Vastenberg, Solo City, Central Java. As previous years, this annual celebration will feature a variety of performing arts presented by artists from within and outside the country.

For three days, visitors and art lovers will be treated to an amazing spectacle on a spectacular stage. Interestingly, to watch this performance, the audience is free of charge or free.

Stepping

on

the

tenth

year

of

implementation, SIPA 2018 carries the theme “We Are The World - We Are The Nations”.

The theme becomes a moral message that will be voiced on the stage of the show: “Let differences in language, color, customs and traditions and the nation become one in the power of togetherness.”

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as Australia, Chile, the Philippines, Malaysia,

Singapore,

Thailand,

Vietnam and of course Indonesia presented their amazing works.

Keep in mind, SIPA is a world performing arts festival initiated

by Joko Widodo, who is now the President of Indonesia, during his time as Mayor of Solo. He dreams of SIPA becoming a prestigious festival in the performing arts creative industry. SIPA Community would be highly committed to realize that dream In

addition

to

enjoying

the

performances at SIPA, while in Solo or Surakarta, you can also visit interesting places in the city and its surroundings, such as tourist and culinary destinations.

In previous years, the main

SIPA 2017 is themed “Bahari

For tourist attractions, we can visit

events were shown at night.

Maestro Karya” which raises

the Kasunanan Surakarta Palace,

However, SIPA usually opens

awareness

Indonesia’s

Mangkunegaran Temple, Kauman

from late afternoon for the

marine nature, by maintaining,

Batik Village, Laweyan Batik Village,

traditional bazaar that presents

caring for and loving the sea.

Grojogan Sewu, Klewer Market, De

a variety of products from

However, the existence of the

Tjolomadu, and many more. For

batik distro, handicraft items to

sea always benefits the lives of

culinary, please visit Warung Pecel

culinary in the form of food and

Indonesian people. At that time

Solo, Srabi Notosuman, Soto Gading,

beverages typical of Solo and

hundreds of artists from several

Sambal Tumpang Pecel Bu Kis, Solo

its surroundings.

countries such

Strait Mbak Lies, Tahok Pasar Gede,

of

Cabuk Rambak, and others.

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Makassar International Eight Festival & Forum (MIEFF). That’s the complete nickname. However, this annual event is often called the Eight Festival or F8. It is called F8 because this festival combines all the creative potential of Fashion, Food, Fiction Writers & Fonts, Fine Art, Folks, Fusion Music, Flora & Fauna, and Film. And, all of that is rooted in local traditions and culture.

MIEFF 2018 which will certainly not lose out from

EIGHT FESTIVAL / F8

previous years, will be held on September 6-10 2018 in Makassar. This international-scale arts and culture festival is presented creatively and attractively on a natural setting.

Last year, F8 was held at the Losari Beach Pavilion, Makassar, and it was really lively. The event was attended by a number of representatives from friendly countries and packed with tourists from within and outside the country. In addition to a series of main events, there are also other events that accompany F8, such as Flying Kite, Flying Board, Jetski, Indonesia Creative Cities Conference, and others.

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“South Sulawesi is the main pillar, namely the pillar of tourism. Tourism in Makassar is the main for us to connect everything. “In the future, we want to make Makassar an interconnection of beautiful and marvelous marine tourism,� said Esthy Reko Astuti, Deputy of Nusantara Tourism Marketing Development, Ministry of Tourism, as quoted by Balipost.com last year.

Please note, the number

many

of visitors to F8 seems to

is processed from the local

continue

potentials of Makassar and

to

increase.

In

2016, the number of visitors

people.

Everything

its surroundings.

exceeded the target; It is targeted that 60,000 visitors

As is known, Makassar has a

will

300,000

variety of tourist attractions,

visitors. In 2017, the target was

from natural tourism, culture

increased to one million. Of

to artificial tourism. As the

course, in 2018, more visitors

capital of South Sulawesi

are expected.

Province,

increase

to

was

the

once

city

that

nicknamed

F8 can be said as a grand

Ujungpandang is very easy

stage for writers, filmmakers,

to reach from other cities

photographers,

in

communities artists,

to

designers,

Indonesia,

even

from

and

other

abroad, because it has an

present

works

international airport.

that can be enjoyed by

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SOUNDRENALINE FESTIVA Bali is repeatedly hosting Soundrenaline Event in this year at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) on September 8 – 9. This annual music festival will give something different. It is because, the last few years event only featuring music shows. However, Soundrenaline 2018 will certainly show with a blend of music concerts and art creators. In addition, Soundrenaline 2018 makes changes the logo used during last 15 years. Now, it will come with the new theme ‘The Soul of Expression’, that make Soundrenaline 2018 will be more colorful.

T

he

of

expression space where all forms of expression are.

Soundrenaline 2018 event could get more

We want visitors to be able to celebrate freedom

benefits not even to enjoy their music concerts.

of expression and creation. And also, it can inspire

Some events outside of music concerts will also be

each other with creators for an unforgettable festival

presented in the GWK area. “Through this theme,

experience,” Ronald Subekti (a MMK Production

we want to reintroduce Soundrenaline as an

representative) has said.

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organizers

wish

that

the

visitors

Soundrenaline 2018 itself will be proclaimed as the biggest music festival in Asia. In addition to bands and singers from Indonesia, the organizers will present musicians from several countries in Southeast Asia. “For the first time, Soundrenaline 2018 will also involve music curators. Besides of that, there will also be popular names, and not ordinary names. Hopefully, Soundrenaline 2018 is now a destination for foreign tourists. By involving musicians in Southeast Asia, we will announce it in the near future, � Adhib Hidayat (Soundrenaline 2018 Board of Music Curators) has said.

Like

the

previous

year,

there will also be glamping areas

or

spectators

campers and

for

visitors.

Later, visitors will enjoy 24 hours the Soundrenaline festival without having to

Photo by :

leave the GWK arena.

www.doyoutravelphoto.com

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MAYBANK BALI MARATHON 2018

M

aybank Bali Marathon (MBM) is an annual road race event held in Bali, with 2018 marking its 7th

edition. The race features a combination of flat roads across rolling hills. Runners will experience the Balinese landscape along with traditional art performances by its most hospitable inhabitants along the course. The event was originally held in 2012 under the name of BII-Maybank Bali Marathon, which was changed to Maybank Bali Marathon in 2016.

To register and more info: http://www. balimarathon.com/

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TIRTA EMPUL PIODALAN Temple Anniversary On 24th September, the temple complex of Tirta Empul will be the site of offerings, prayers and pilgrimages as part of its Piodalan Anniversary. One of Bali’s most significant cultural heritage sites, the temple is said to be the setting for one of Bali’s most legendary tales, which tells the story of the victory of good over evil.

About Tirta Empul Temple: Tirta Empul is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring, located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. It is also a national cultural heritage site. The complex, built approximately 960 AD, is also a silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years, particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, built during the years of the nation’s first president, Soekarno. Tirta Empul, meaning ‘holy water spring’ is actually the name of a water source located within the temple.

The spring feeds various purification baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. Various sites throughout the region and many other archaeological relics relate to local myths and legends.

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LOVINA BEACH FESTIVAL 2018 The Lovina Beach Festival is held in September each year along Kalibukbuk Beach on the northern part of the island near Lovina. One of the main reasons for this beach festival is that it draws thousands of people to a less visited part of the island. As Lovina is located on the northern coast of Bali, not many people make the effort to travel up there during their stay in Bali.

The Lovina Beach Festival is a 3 (three) days festival that highlights the

traditions

and

cultural

practices of the Balinese people especially at the North part of Bali. An opening ceremony will be presented in the opening of the event along with a musical and dance parade.

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Other highlights of the festival are the handicraft

are welcome to attend all events, as it is promoted

exhibitions, photography contests, flower offerings,

as an inclusive event.

bull race, puppet performances and plenty of live music. You will find plenty of food and drink stalls

The Lovina Beach Festival is about a 3 (three) hours

serving local Balinese cuisine and some traditional

drive from Kuta beach. So why not come and stay

favorites.

for a night or two and explore this beautiful part of

The closing event includes a traditional Northern

Bali.

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PHINISI FESTIVAL 2018 South Sulawesi will host three major events this year as part of the 100 Wonderful Events Indonesia 2018. The events are the Makassar International Eight Festival and Forum ( F8 ), the Lovely Toraja Festival and the Phinisi Festival, as reported by kompas.com.

Scheduled for Sept. 13 to 16, this year’s Phinisi Festival will be held in the district of Bulukumba. The festival is dedicated to the phinisi, a two-masted wooden sailing ship and an Indonesian maritime heritage. The festival seeks to showcase the unique phinisi shipbuilding culture, which was traditionally done by hand and using only wood.

About

Phinisi

Schooner:

Icon

of

Indonesia’s

large traditional boats in full sail at sea or at anchor

Seafaring Tradition

along the Sunda Kelapa harbor in Jakarta and at

Sometimes spelled as Pinisi, the schooner is the

the Ujung wharf of Surabaya unloading timber from

masterpiece of the seafaring tradition of the Bugis

Kalimantan, or at the Paotere harbor in Makassar,

ethnic group of South Sulawesi. For centuries, the

South Sulawesi, or even at the small port of Labuan

phinisi have plied the waters of the archipelago

Bajo on Flores.

journeying as far away as Malacca, Burma, Vietnam and Australia. Today one can still admire these 44

Phinisi is a two-masted sailing ship. The hull of the

According to I La Galigo, the ancient manuscript

ship looks similar to that of a dhow while the fore-

of the Bugis, phinisi schooners have been around

and-aft rigging recalls western schooners. The large

since the 14th century. These schooners are mostly

mainsails differ from western style gaff rigs though,

crafted

as they often do not have a boom and the sail is not

about 23 kilometers from the capital of Bulukumba

lowered with the gaff. Instead it is reefed towards

Regency, near the town of Bira, some176 kilometers

the mast, much like a curtain, thus allowing the gaff

from Makassar, capital city of South Sulawesi

to be used as deck crane in the harbour. The lower

Province. Until today, the regency is locally known

part of the mast itself may resemble a tripod or is

as Butta Panrita Lopi or ‘the land of the phinisi

made of two poles. Phinisi may be 20 to 35 meters

schooners” for its long tradition in building these

long and 350 tons in size. The masts may reach to 30

majestic crafts.

in the area called Tanah Beru, located

meters above the deck.

Along the shores of Tanah Beru, you will see tens of

ceremonies.

dry-docks where phinisi schooners are in various

Nowadays, much of the phinisi schooners are also

stages of construction. Here the skillful hands of

refitted to serve as unique traditional live-aboards

the Bugis with amazing precision, carefully craft

for divers to pristine locations especially in the

the Phinisi that has become the icon of Indonesian

eastern Indonesian islands. These sturdy vessels

seafaring heritage. The Phinisi is built using traditional

now come complete with cabins, kitchen and

equipment following exact prescribed traditional

toilet facilities to accommodate members of diving

techniques that have been passed down from

expeditions to the Komodo National Park in Flores,

generation to generation. Its construction does not

Takabonerate and Wakatobi in South East Sulawesi

only involve strength and technique but also – as

as well as to the resplendent Raja Ampat national

the locals believe – supernatural powers, for which

park near Sorong, in West Papua.

every stage requires strictly adhered rituals and 45

INTERNASIONAL TOUR DE BANYUWANGI IJEN 2018

B

anyuwangi will again host the Internasional

Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Australia, New

Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen (ITdBI) 2018 held

Zealand, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and

on 26 - 29 September 2018. The previous

Uzbekistan.

year’s competition was followed by 20 teams from

Entering the 7th edition in 2018, Banyuwangi

29 countries including Canada, France, Spain,

cycling race will bring competing riders to survive

Netherlands, Russia, Colombia , Japan, Korea,

the fascinating beauty of Banyuwangi Regency

China, Thailand, Iran, Philippines, Singapore,

around the majestic slopes of Mount Ijen.

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The Bicycle Competition International Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen (ItdBI) has been recognized

by Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as one of the seven best cycling events in Asia, and the best in Indonesia for the past two years.

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Bali International Film Festival 2018 (BALINALE)

B

ali’s premiere film festival returns for its twelfth

a mix of feature length films, documentaries and

year this 24th through 30th September.

shorts featuring up-and-coming and established

Drawing a diverse roster of filmmakers from

talents. A must for cinema-philes.

all over the world, festival-goers will be treated to

Recognized

internationally

for

the diversity of its programming consisting

of

international and

award

Indonesian

and

independent winning

fiction,

documentary, feature and short films, it is also credited for the quality of the associated events where filmmakers enjoy Balinale’s relaxed and familiar manner informally meeting to discuss films, trends and the demands of a growing fast paced industry.

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The festival’s ‘Official Venue Partner’ Cinemaxx (PT. Cinemaxx Global Pasifik), is a state-of-the-art Cinemaxx strategically located in Bali at Lippo Mall Kuta, South Kuta Beach and Plaza Renon, Denpasar.

To register and more info: http://www. balinale.com/

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ULTRA BEACH BALI 2018

About Ultra Beach Bali: Ultra Bali is an outdoor electronic music celebration that is a piece of Ultra Music Festival’s overall extension, which has now spread to twenty countries. It is organized by ultra worldwide. Ultra Bali is an occasion strictly for those 19 and over. Ultra Bali’s first version endured two days and highlighted three phases over the Potato Head Beach Club—Main Stage, Resistance Stage, and the UMF Radio Stage. The celebration included any semblance of Ansolo, Kygo, Vicetone, Fedde Le Grand, Alesso, Gorgon City, James Zabiela, Christian Smith, Mija, A-Trak, Zeds Dead, Skrillex, Henry Saiz, Marc Romboy, and

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numerous more.

To register and more info: https://ultrabali. ltra Beach Bali returns to the beachside venue of Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak, and

adjoins the Resistance World Tour, right after Singapore and before heading off to the Philippines. The Bali leg of the Ultra Worldwide Asian calendar is set to bring together electronic digital music enthusiasts and partygoers again this September 15-16, with another live show to remember. Its bumper line-up of bigname EDM DJs includes Afrojack and deadmau5.

Last year’s Ultra Beach Bali debut sold out before the line-up was even announced, and this year it will surely be another packed spectacle. The main Seminyak beachfront venue at Potato Head gears up again with cutting-edge stage production combined with stunning laser and visual effects and, most importantly, quality sound systems to pump out the tracks from the heavyweight performers.

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AVIATION

News

Get the latest news and updates on Aviation Industry all over Indonesia.

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GARUDA REROUTES KL-JOGJAKARTA FLI VIA SINGAPORE 54

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G

a r u d a

Winarso,

Indonesia

aircraft

h

s

was the reason. The

thrice

passenger load factor

replaced

a its

limited availability

weekly direct Kuala

between

Lu m p u r-J o g j a ka r ta

Jogjakarta is good,

flights

daily

at 85 percent, while

flights via Singapore.

on the Jogjakarta-KL

According

to

sector it’s about 60

Garuda

Indonesia

percent, The new daily

general

manager

services via Singapore

with

for Malaysia, Ryanto

KL

and

use Boeing 737-300s.

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NAM AIR

now flies from Balikpapan to Tanjung Selor Nam Air, a subsidiary of Sriwijaya Group, has opened a new route between Balikpapan in East Kalimantan and Tanjung Selor in North Kalimantan.

The carrier began serving the new route on Thursday using ATR 72-600 aircraft that can accommodate 72 passengers.

The

scheduled

departure

time for Nam Air flight 130 from

Sepinggan

Airport

in

Balikpapan is 6 a.m. and the arrival time at Tanjung Harapan Airport in Tanjung Selor is 7:05 a.m.

Additionally, the carrier also flies from Balikpapan to Malinau, also in North Kalimantan, later in the afternoon, following the Balikpapan-Tanjung Selor flight.

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The regency of Malinau is famous for its nature and outdoor tourism in destinations like

the

Kayan-Mentarang

National Park. “Hopefully this new service can

help

boost

the

local

economy and efficiency,� said North

Kalimantan

Governor

Irianto Lambrie during a recent event to inaugurate the new services.

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MALINDO AIR’S NEW ROUTE TO CONNECT MALAYSIA WITH LAKE TOBA

Malaysian-based airline Malindo Air is set to open its latest route from Subang Skypark International Airport in Selangor, Malaysia, to Silangit International Airport in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on August 17th.

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sing aircraft

“We’re very happy to introduce

that

can

our third destination city from

accommodate

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Subang [Skypark airport in

carrier’s

Selangor] to Indonesia, after

OD360 flight is scheduled to

Batam and Pekanbaru. This

depart from Selangor at 01:45

marks our continuous effort to

p.m. local time and arrive at

expand our route network to

North Sumatra at 2:15 p.m.

North Sumatra as part of our

Meanwhile the return flight

cooperation with Indonesia’s

OD361 will take off from Silangit

Tourism Ministry to promote

airport at 5:15 p.m. and land

ecotourism,” said Malindo Air

at Subang Skypark airport at

CEO Chandran Rama Muthy

5:15 p.m.

in a statement on Tuesday.

passengers,

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ATR72-600

the

“The flight from Subang Skypark directly to the city where Lake Toba is will offer passengers an ease of access and added value with free baggage of up to 15 kilograms,� he added.

Silangit

airport

is

the

main

gateway to Lake Toba, an ecotourism area. It is the biggest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.

The

airline

will

offer a promo fare starting from RM189 (US$46.23) one-way for bookings on its website

malindoair.

com, ticketing office, customer

service

center and selected travel agencies.

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GRILLED CRISP TOFU POCKETS Tahu Bakar

Kepiting Dandito Dandito Special Crab Sauce From Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

Ingredients

How to make

• 3 Tails (1 1/2 kg) crab,

1. Marinate the crab with lemon juice

wash, cut 2 • 4 tbsp lemon juice • Oil for frying

Sauce

and set aside for 15 minutes.

2. Fry the crab in hot oil for a moment, only to change color, remove. Drain.

3. Sauce: Heat oil and sauté garlic and

• 2 tbsp oil for frying

ginger until fragrant, put oyster sauce,

• 6 cloves of garlic, crushed

soy sauce, black pepper, and salt

• 3 cm ginger, crushed • 2 tbsp oyster sauce • 4 tbsp soy sauce • 4 tsp black pepper grains, roughly mash • 100 ml of water • 100 g onions, thinly sliced lengthwise • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 30 ml of water

and stir well. Add water, bring to a boil.

4. Enter the crab, crab meat and cook until cooked and the sauce is absorbed.

5. Add onion, cornstarch solution and cook until onions wilt. Lift.

6. Serve hot.

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O

ur guide will pick you up at approx.

8.00am at your hotel 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.

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