Bali Expat - Issue 01 - After Sundown by Bali Expat

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Indonesia's Largest Expatriate Readership

1st Edition

6th June - 19th June 2012

The Mystery Plane Do you know anything about this photo? What was this plane doing in Bali? Where was it taken? What year? Who was the photographer? If you do, let us know. We can't wait to hear from you.

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Dear Readers

in this 1st issue: 1 Edition | 6 June - 19 June 2012 st

Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@baliexpat.biz Management Edo Frese edo@baliexpat.biz Editoarial Assistant Silvia Forsman silvia@baliexpat.biz

elcome to the very first edition of BALI EXPAT, an extension of JAKARTA EXPAT, which has been in circulation since 2009. Bali is growing fast and has an array of publications available, and our aim is for this free biweekly addition to be a useful and exciting one to expats and visitors alike. We don’t want to bore you with the standard format — we want to keep you on your toes with interesting and varied content ranging from history and culture to comedy, surfing, diving, travel, and meeting the expats who live and breathe Bali air. Apart from great reads, we also feature upcoming events on the island along with a classified section where you can post your classifieds for free!

Sales Dian Mardianingsih ads@baliexpat.biz Silvia Forsman silvia@baliexpat.biz Distribution Dian Mardianingsih dian@baliexpat.biz Graphics Frederick Ng fred@baliexpat.biz Finance & Admin Pertiwi Gianto Putri tiwi@baliexpat.biz Lini Verawaty lini@baliexpat.biz Contributors Bruce W. Carpenter Eamonn Sadler Ed Caffin Hans Rooseboom Hush Petersen Kadek Krishna Adidharma Editorial Enquiries letters@baliexpat.biz Circulation Enquiries info@baliexpat.biz Subscription info@baliexpat.biz Events events@baliexpat.biz Bali Expat is published bi-weekly by PT. Koleksi Klasik. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and the publisher does not accept any responsibility for any errors, ommisions, or complaints arising there from. No parts of this publication can be reproduced in whole or in part, in print or electronically without permission of the publisher. All trademarks, logos, brands and designs are copyright and fully reserved by PT. Koleksi Klasik Indonesia.

I’ve been coming to Bali since the 80s where my parents’ favourite spot to holiday was Ubud and this island has definitely changed since tourism began in the 70s. The island’s growth continues to develop at an astounding rate which is visible straight upon landing with the expansion and modernisation of Ngurah Rai International Airport costing around Rp. 1.9 trillion as well as the Nusa Dua-Benoa-Ngurah Rai toll road which is hyped to cut travel time from Sanur to Nusa Dua to just six minutes and scheduled to be completed in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in 2013. On a recent trip to Bali I ventured down Kuta and Legian during the afternoon and was amazed at the new developments that fill up the pavements and stunned at how similar the traffic problems are to Jakarta. I remember thinking to myself, “When is it going to slow down?” and I guess the answer is, it isn’t [until the government steps in and strict regulations are put in place].

Published by PT. KOLEKSI KLASIK INDONESIA Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29A Kemang, Jakarta - Indonesia Tel: 021 7179 4550 Fax: 021 719 0087 Office hours: 09.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday

*12,500 copies bi-weekly *30,000+ English-speaking readers *More than 700 distribution points!

Bali Expat

t: (021) 7179 4550 e: ads@baliexpat.biz

Change is inevitable and change is good, as long as the infrastructure is in place to support it. Protecting the island’s precious coastlines and coral reefs are a must and although growth is extremely rapid at the moment, it’s still not too late to take action. In this first issue of BALI EXPAT, Ed Caffin who is a travelling writer and spent quite some time on Bali, brings you an environmental story about people who are putting words into action with the Coral Triangle Centre in Sanur. If you feel the need for an uplifting inspirational story, this is a must-read.

Food & drink From Russia with Love in Nusa Dua ____________________________________3 featured Bali Before the Tourist Invaded___________________________________________4 art of the indies Ashley Bickerton______________________________________________________________6 diving Nusa Penida: More than Mola Mola and Mantas______________________8 light entertainment Bed and Breakfast and a Bogus Baby__________________________________9 conservation CTC: Fighting for Conservation of the Amazon of the Sea_______10 living art Do as You're Told—An Artful Welcome to Bali_______________________11 meet the expaT Meet Steve Charles________________________________________________________12 EVENTS_______________________________________________________________________14 CLASSIFIEDS________________________________________________________________15 Spotted Pic

As you leave the airport have you ever taken a look at the big sculpture with the horses and wondered what it’s all about? We have the answers for you by Kadek Krishna who lives up in the peaceful slopes of Kintamani. If you love art and are looking for something different, a well-known Bali Expat, Bruce W. Carpenter has written a piece about Ashley Bickerton, the surfing artist who’s actually a very wellknown artist and friends with the world renowned Damien Hirst. Fascinated? Art of the Indies has the details. We also meet an expat who’s been around in Bali since Hard Rock Hotel opened and find out about his love for running and drinking beer and how he managed to get President SBY to open his Interhash Borobudur ceremony last month. This and much more - we hope you enjoy the first issue of BALI EXPAT and if you would like to contribute an article, do get in touch and we look forward to

Send in your Spotted Pics to info@baliexpat.biz!

Spotted by Jacques R. Ducques in Bali

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Food & Drink

From Russia with Love in Nusa Dua by Angela Richardson

Russian restaurant on the island of Bali? You may think that’s odd considering the tropical climes of our island paradise, but it’s actually a shrewd business idea. Bali has around 2,000 Russian expats, not to mention the thousands who come every year to vacation in upmarket areas such as Nusa Dua where Slavyanka is conveniently located. Nestled in Bali Collection, an open-air complex of restaurants, cafes and retail outlets, Slavyanka was the first Russian restaurant to be opened in Indonesia and is definitely out of the ordinary. Owner, Vedanta Wijaya originally ran a travel agents which catered for Russian tourists travelling to Bali. He told me that this tourist exodus started around ten years ago, several years after the USSR dismantled and businesses were privatised, “allowing people the wealth to travel and although not originally in large numbers, it was quality rather than quantity.” December to March are the busiest months for Slavyanka as Russian tourists flock to Bali on the four flights a week available from Moscow. SLAVYANKA

Vareniki with cottage cheese

Vinegret Salad

onions and sauerkraut. Then we got heavier with Borscht, a hearty soup originally from the Ukraine containing beets and pork, followed by dumplings served with sour cream — Vareniki (dumplings filled with potato) and Pelneni (dumplings filled with meat). Rich and dangerous for the waistline, but tasty all the same. Then we sampled Sashlik, grilled skewers of pork, beef or lamb meat.

During the peak seasons at Slavyanka, the kitchen can churn out 400 servings of traditional Russian soup of beetroot, cabbage, carrot and pork (Borscht) and 50 kg of dumplings (Pelneni) a day. These two dishes are favourites here, with 95% of customers being from Russia, and the remaining 5% Australian, Japanese and Indonesian. This was my first authentic Russian culinary experience and we sampled enough to get an idea of what Russian cuisine is all about.

And what do most punters drink at Slavyanka? Vodka, and lots of it apparently. “Some of our guests will sit outside on the patio during the day, have a beer and drink vodka while reading the paper,” Vedanta tells me. The most popular brand being

To start, we tried the Polevoy Salad, a refreshing and healthy start to a meal, along with a Vinegret Salad, a purple mix of boiled beets, potatoes, carrots, pickles,

Bali Collection Block A3 9-10-11, Nusa Dua

Borscht

Phone: +62 361 770 225

Smirnoff as import duties make the price of Russian vodka too expensive for anyone’s liking. Wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks are of course also available at reasonable prices. If you have Russian clients visiting, or you’re keen to try something different, definitely take a trip to Slavyanka. The décor in itself is enough to entertain — Tsars in gold frames decorate the walls, a decadent chandelier welcomes you upon entry, and red curtains swoop down around you and the jet-black floors. Food is authentic as is the company - Russian diners will surround you. Na zda rov ye! ■

E-mail: slayvanka@segaravillage.com

Welcome to W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak. The stylish playground in the uber-chic beach enclave of Seminyak reinvents the Bali scene and emanates the exuberance of its locale, where designer boutiques, eclectic galleries, lively restaurants, and chic cocktail bars and clubs hold court on this enchanting island. The first W Hotel in indonesia, W Bali brings a ‘new scene unseen’ to the island through its modern design and signature bars and restaurants that allow guests and locals alike to mix and mingle or disappear into their private escape. Showcasing distinctive architecture and interior, W Bali reflects the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of the destination, inspired by the ‘conceal and reveal’ mysticism of Bali. All 158 Retreats and suites exude high-energy interiors and vivid design, completed with modern amenities such as complimentary wireless internet, BOSE® inroom entertainment system and Bliss® Spa bathroom necessities. Seventy-nine villas are also available, each with maximum privacy and personal plunge pools. W Bali boasts a WET® pool deck, SWEAT® stateof-the-art fitness center, and W’s signature 24 hours AWAY® Spa. W Bali wouldn’t be complete without W Hotel’s signature Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy - anything you need, just ask.

Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan Denpasar, Bali - Indonesia T: 62 361 4738106

F: 62 361 3002450

EXPLORE WHOTELS.COM/BALISEMINYAK

SUBCRIBE NOW!

AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN A FREE NIGHT’S STAY AT W RETREAT & SPA BALI - SEMINYAK

FACEBOOK.COM/WRETREATBALI TWITTER @WBALI

Email us at subscriptions@baliexpat.biz with ‘BALI EXPAT W Hotel Subscription’ in the Subject field. Include your full name, address and contact phone number, along with your subscription choice.

1 Year Subscription of BALI EXPAT. 26 Issues @ Rp.500,000 only! 6 months Subscription of BALI EXPAT 23 Issues @ Rp.260,000 only! PT. Koleksi Klasik Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29A Kemang, Jakarta Indonesia T: +62 21 7179 4550 F: +62 21 719 0087

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Featured

Bali Before The Tourists Invaded… by Hans Rooseboom

raders-colonisers from the coast of Coromandel brought Hinduism to Java. The religion was adopted by the Majapahit kingdom in the eastern part of the island. Bali was a vassal state of Majapahit and became a safe haven for refugees from the kingdom when Islam became the prevailing religion. The original inhabitants of Bali are the Bali Aga. Though a few Bali Aga villages remain today, it must be assumed that the two groups socialised and mixed freely. From then Bali and the Balinese were largely left to their own devices. The Dutch, who first appeared in 1597, were not really colonisers, a colonial power, yes, but even that was a slow and cumbersome process. The process went something like this. After the brothers De Houtman laid a first contact with the island, it took the Compagnie (Dutch East India Company, VOC), and after 1800 when the company went bankrupt and was dissolved, the government of the Dutch East Indies, more than 300 years to become the administrative and governing power on Bali. During the centuries, the Balinese kings remained an unruly and annoyingly obstinate lot — depending of course on one's point of view. All nine of them: Klungkung, the most powerful kingdom,

Balische Slavin” (Balinese Slave) by Cornelis de Bruyn, circa 1711. BARTELE GALLERY

Karangasem, Mengwi, Badung, Bangli, Tabanan, Gianjar, Buleleng, and Jembrana. Numerous expeditions had to be sent to ensure that trade agreements were adhered to, Dutch ships not plundered, that fines for various forms of anti-VOC and other misbehaviour were paid — in one case the staggering sum of 75,000 Dutch guilders… that would be millions of Euros when converted to the present — and in general to enforce the power of the colonial government. One wonders, however, what priority Bali was given in the colonial policy of the Dutch.

The beach at Kuta, 1930

The VOC's and later the colonial government's main interest was trade, and as far as Bali was concerned the main commodity was slaves. The importance of this can be seen from the fact that in 1778 the number of Balinese living in and around Batavia was 13,000. Apart from the slaves, the island had little to offer. It lacked the spices of Banda and Ambon, and the large foreign owned estates (eg. coffee, tea, rubber) of Java and Sumatra. As these commercially more interesting areas had their own brand of unruliness, Dutch supremacy on Bali would not have been a priority. The nine kingdoms thus

continued to rule their part of the island in their way, unencumbered by outsiders. Or nearly so because sometimes (regularly in fact) they had to do battle with those annoying intruders—depending of course on one's point of view—trying to impose their rules and laws. In 1815, after the British handed the Netherlands East Indies back to the Dutch, the colonial government appeared to become more interested in Bali. Was it a real interest or did they feel vexed by the attitude of the kings? When the Government Commissioner H.A. van den Broeck was sent to Bali to assess the state of affairs, he encountered distrust and unwillingness to continue the relationship where it had been left off four years earlier. Not before 1826 did the Raja of Badung express his willingness to enter

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

into a treaty with the Dutch and allow a representative of the colonial government to establish a residence in Badung. That willingness would, however, have to be taken with a pitch of salt and the representative was recalled already in 1831. Only in 1839 did all kings agree to recognise Dutch sovereignty, which, for instance, took away the king's right to the salvaged cargo of ships stranded on their coast. But whatever treaty was signed, its actual enactment was poor. The kings (all nine) remained stroppy and unruly and showed in no uncertain way that they did not agree to colonial power being superimposed on them. The colonial government complained that representatives of the colonial government were not received in a friendly and courteous manner, a Dutch ship was plundered, and the raja of Buleleng did not reply to a letter from the Governor General and it all lead to a series of expeditions to punish the offenders and exert the right of the government. Some of these were successful, quite a number not.

“Isle de Baly” (Island of Bali) by Antoine Prevost and Jacob Van der Schley, circa 1746-70. BARTELE GALLERY.

traders, having noted that the tourists were undiscerning in their appreciation of the products, would prefer to produce virtually mass produced low-quality work and thereby improve their cash flow.

Supremacy of the Dutch was not fully established till the twentieth century when in 1906, the raja of Badung, together with members of the nobility, some of his wives and children, and members of the royal household marched into the gunfire of the Dutch troops, preferring death over a curtailment of his royal power and having to bend his knee to the Dutch. This puputan was repeated two years later in

The VOC's and later the colonial government's main interest was trade, and as far as Bali was concerned the main commodity was slaves.

The 136 lorries, 264 busses and 787 rental cars, part of which were serving the tourist industry in 1930, have grown and grown and are still growing. Jl. Legian, 1972. ALPHALINK.COM.AU.

Klungkung. And after some more unruly elements were deported to Lombok, law and order was established. Again, this would of course depend on one's point of view, but Dutch sources of the day report that the common people were not sorry to see the kings go, together with the lack of legal certainty and the continual state of war they had brought about. That the population felt relieved might even be true. According to the anthropologist Clifford Geertz1 it is the Balinese who

Jl. Poppies II, 1985. ALPHALINK.COM.AU.

have the entrepreneurial drive to look for opportunities and to benefit from changing conditions. One of the changes brought about when Dutch colonials replaced the rather despotic rules of the rajas, was tourism. Although negligible by present day standards, the number of tourists was large enough to warrant the first tourist guide to Bali2. As an illustration of the Balinese entrepreneurial nous the writer of the tourist guide, G.H. von Faber, remarks that woodcarvings of quality were becoming difficult to find, as carvers and Map of the regions held by VOC Colonial Government

Map of Indonesia Regions held by VOC Colonial Government SUMATRA MALACCA (1641–1824)

BORNEO

BATAVIA

SULAWESI MOLUCCAS

JAVA

HELD IN 1800

Kuta, which in those days was a quaint fishing village with a beach and a government cabana to change into bathing costumes has outgrown itself. Hotels, home stays, restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and stands selling souvenirs, beach wear, handicrafts and about anything a tourist might require, have sprouted, and not only in Kuta. What's more, thousands of foreigners have taken up residence on the island, finding the official paperwork to get permits and licenses fairly easy, definitely when compared to other places in Indonesia. In other words, the local government, too, welcomes those who bring in money and acts accordingly. I can't help but wonder how much easier and less painful (for both sides) the historical process of colonising and subsequent awakening to economic and political independence could have been if the VOC and later the colonial government had let the kings keep their beachcombing rights, and sent tourists and cruise ships rather than Navy flotillas and marines. ■

NEW GUINEA

ADDED 1801–1870

ADDED 1871–1942

1. Peddlers and Princes, Social Development and Economic Change in Two Indonesian Towns, Clifford Geertz, The University of Chicago Press, 1963. A comparative study of two Indonesian towns—Modjokuto, a market town in East Java, and Tabanan, a court town in southwest Bali. 2. BALI, het land der duizend tempels, G.H. von Faber

HANS ROOSEBOOM Hans Rooseboom is a long term resident of Jakarta. He has visited nearly all of Indonesia's provinces and worked for many years in Ambon, Aceh, Manado and a number of smaller and larger towns on Java. He now enjoys a leisurely life, playing tennis most mornings and writing his blogs and other articles. He can be reached at hans_rooseboom@yahoo.com.

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Art of the Indies

Oahu’s North Shore in the 1970s. He learned to surf there but was always in denial about it. “I surf”, he would declare, “but I am not a surfer”, to his bronzed long haired surfer buddies. He would continue the ruse in Southern California while attending the California Institute of Art. In a recent biographical rant he writes: “Then something changed. Was it the handful of Nobel laureates and other such mandarins coming clean as naked surfers? Was it the surfing astronauts, the major media publishers or the indelible images of Richard Feynman banging his bongo drums around the bonfires of San Onofre? More probably it was the second great wave of ‘surf culture’ crashing into public consciousness, this time empowered by its glamorous X-sport association. This new wave made the first one seem quaint with its unapologetic bohemianism, its rat-bag living under piers, its hula-hoops, Gidgit and “The Endless Summer". This time, surfing arrived in our collective cultural psyche fully matured and now enflamed by the muscle of a multi-billion dollar apparel industry and all that that will buy.”

ASHLEY BICKERTON

Bali’s Least Known Famous Artist by Bruce W. Carpenter

hen Ashley Bickerton left New York City for Bali in 1997 he was a major star on the international arts scene. His trajectory to the top had begun only a decade before in 1986 following a much acclaimed exhibition at the Sonnebend Gallery that launched his career along with three other up and coming artists - Jeff Koons, Peter Halley and Meyer Vaismen. Art critic Grace Gluek would note their rise in a New York Times article (6/7/87) in which she suggested that new trends could be better described as brands than art movements. Her comment on the content and nomenclature of this new watchamacallit was, “Borrowing from Pop, Minimal and Conceptual art, and heavily involved with social theories, it is variously referred to as Smart Art, Post-Abstract Abstraction, neoConceptualism, Simulationism or simply Neo-Geo, short for ‘new geometry’”. Others joined but the core group, dubbed the Fantastic Four, after comic book heroes, still held centre stage. Apparently all the pseudointellectual psychobabble was as Greek to Ashley as it was to Gluek. After ten years in the spotlight he made a potentially suicidal career move when he left the “Zone” (New York) for Kuta Beach, Bali. There he moved into a modest compound deep in the labyrinth of Legian’s back streets and assumed a new persona, Ash, just another

surfer. He kept painting of course, but few if any knew about his secret identity. Anonymity suited him just fine. Besides, being a painter was a common if not default occupation among Bali’s expatriates. The main criteria for the job were Bohemian pretensions, an indolent lifestyle and the ability to talk fast. A lack of money and the absence of talent was not an issue because paint, canvasses and brushes are cheap, and audiences easily impressed. Long touted as a world-class centre of the arts and a magnet for international artists, in truth the island has hosted very few longterm residents who ever achieved international recognition. Bali has mostly functioned as an alternative to those like Theo Meier who dreamed too become Neo-Gauguins long after the original had kicked the bucket. The results are often painful to see. The most notable exceptions are Mexican Miguel Covarubbias and to some extent Walter Spies. In many ways it can also be argued that Bali’s tempting beauty and the expatriate lifestyle is a poisoned honey pot that lures artists and lulls them into a deadly euphoria. For instance when the Italian painter, Renato Cristiano, left Europe in the early 1950s, he was on the cusp of a promising career as a major abstract artist. His works were praised in Italy, Paris and New York and collected by the likes of MoMA, Nelson Rockefeller and

Philip Johnson. After a few years in Bali he rejected abstraction and ended up producing sweet images of topless Balinese “Madonna”. His gallery and the collectors were not impressed. Danger was lurking in the shadows for Ashley as well especially since he had long lived a double life. Born an Englishman in Barbados he was the son of a scholar who specialized in Pigin and Creole languages. Dragged by his father from one exotic destination after another as he studied the syncopated and abbreviated dialects based on the Queen’s English, he was rootless and nomadic by nature. The closest he ever came to having a real home was Hawaii hanging on

Out of the closet he declared the truth!

And I am a surfer! There! I finally said it…” The other truth is that Ashley Bickerton remains a major artist even if he is still the most famous unknown painter living in Bali. When asked in an interview in Art in America magazine (May 2011) if he was connected with the art scene in Bali or the artists’ colonies of Ubud he replied:

I stay the hell away from Ubud. There are too many artists there.” “I set up my studio so that when you close the doors it could be a studio anywhere in the world. It could be in Williamsburg or Silverlake. I avoid that washedup-on-the-shores and paint folklorica kind of fantasy. I can’t stand the idea of making art as wispy exotic and escapist kinds of things. It actually took years and years before I faced the elephant in the room—that I was, in fact, living and working in an exotic place.” While still leading something of a hermit’s life, Ashley’s anonymity has been shrinking of late. When I first heard from surferhistory-elder, Leonard Lueras, that he was living in Legian I was incredulous. “What the Hell is a world class artist doing in the Bali’s equivalent of Tijuana?” I was stunned to see one of his most provocative paintings, “Expats”, a super realistic scene of scantily dressed Indonesian girls, wayang shadow puppets and two thoroughly disgusting disheveled age inappropriate western men in Leonard Lueras’ classic book Kuta and Kuta (2005). Ashley also became the centre of attention of the more moneyoriented members of Bali’s nouveau riche expatriates in 2008 with the arrival of his old friend the controversial British artist, Damien Hirst. The most expensive living artist, with a large entourage in tow was the major event of the High Season. Everybody knew that Ashley was the man on the inside track. Things are changing though. During his recent 3rd open studio

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Art of the Indies

held in his new funky-surferhilltop-castle with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, the destination of his newest collection of challenging portraits was not New York but Hong Kong. As he predicted a year ago before to Art in America: “…the energy of the art world has shifted; you can find it in Hong Kong as well as in New York. Bali is, after all, a resort; it’s international and incredibly heterogeneous. Also, artists are like antennae, we can pick up information and ideas from all over the place.” Exuberant and often borderline Surrealistic, most of Ashley’s realistic work can be easily classified as portraits or scenes. While their imagery is complex his are easy to describe

superficially – a yellow outrigger full of characters dressed in extraordinary costumes floating atop crystal clear blue tropical waters. As you stare at them, however, deeper ideas and feelings begin churning leading to a labyrinth of conundrums. There are those who prefer to see him as a latter day Hogarth making biting- satirical commentaries on our values and society. While Ashley vehemently denies any moral or didactic content his often-impish grin always gives pause for thought. Ironically others have accused him of being sexist and neocolonial for depicting women as objects of lust. It would seem sometimes that art critics and curators have nothing better to do than speculate on all sorts of

improbable hidden messages. What is clear is that he is a mature artist who always follows his own intuition. There is also a strong biographical element in his works best seen in his partial alter ego, the blue man, who he created early in his career. In his last incarnation he was a fat lustful hedonist. While many of his work display sheer unadulterated joy, others like his recent series of portraits contain a strong dose of the shadow world. The nearly identical girls with their huge luminous eyes are both innocent and seductive but also ultimately menacing. His take on the dichotomy is perfectly summed up in his own monologue: “Ernest Hemingway spent inordinate amounts of time

prattling on, both in screeds and on bar stools, about the impossibility of reconciling his physical and mental worlds. Such reconciliation is no mean feat in our world of ever intensifying specialization. For the pre-historic hunter-gatherer of course the two worlds were seamless and inextricable. The long-term trajectory of my own work has always been at the mercy of these contradictory forces. Whereas on the one hand there is a periodic need to throw oneself into the bubbling cacophony that is the scream of our species just needing

‘to be’, there is also the periodic recoil, a reflexive demand to place oneself in a bereft mental landscape where the audibility of human voices is reduced to its lowest ‘credible’ level.” I assume that he supplies how to use instructions with each work of art. Open your mind and you never know what you may find. Do not ask questions if you do not want to hear the answers. Welcome Ashley. ■

BRUCE W. CARPENTER Author and noted Indonesian art expert. Bruce W. Carpenter has authored and co-authored more than 16 books and scores of articles on the art, culture and history of Indonesia. His most recent was Antique Javanese Furniture and Folk Art.

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Diving ©BENJAMIN X.Y. LEE 2011

Nusa Penida

More than Mola Mola and Mantas by Hush Petersen

ome of the world’s best storytellers are divers. Fishermen, hunters— they simply can’t compare. There’s nothing quite like sitting under a thatch roof after an unforgettable dive, sipping sweaty Bintangs and stretching out your arms wide to sketch out the uniquely shaped mola mola or re-enacting for friends what it was like to sit still as Buddha on the ocean floor, craning your neck to the surface while a mob of jet-black manta rays skim metres from your mask, casting shadows on the white sand below. Mola mola and manta rays reside near the top of every diver’s bucket list, so if a 45-minute boat ride to Nusa Penida, just south of mainland Bali, is all it takes to catch a glimpse of some of the ocean’s most memorable encounters advanced and novice divers alike are looking for a place to sign up. Luckily, Nusa Penida, Bali’s most soughtafter dive spot, has plenty of operators headed out from the main island every day in search of mola mola and mantas. Getting to Nusa Penida is as easy as swinging open the door to a dive shop. Operators from Sanur to Candidasa take off anywhere between 8 and 8:30 every morning champing at the bit to beat the crowds of boats that moor up at some of the more popular dive spots, like Crystal Bay and Manta Point. Nusa Penida, with its sheer rock cliffs and rugged terrain isn’t home to much beyond the dive spots that lurk below the tall ridges. A quick scan of the horizon offers little more than sparse vegetation and a glimpse of a wandering goat or wayward buffalo. Divers started flocking to the island off the southeast coast of Bali as early as 1975 to see the uniquely shaped mola mola, famous for growing

up to 4 metres tall and weighing in at almost 2,300 kilograms. For the last three decades Nusa Penida has been the first stop for divers visiting Bali. Most divers who were certified in Bali completed their courses just off the Nusa Penida coastline where the water temperature can fluctuate between a chilly 19 degrees Celsius and a wet-suit shedding 27. Tourists who would rather stay above the waves can travel to the island for day-trips and tag along with locals who visit the island’s temples and caves. Some more tourists looking to get away from the crowds on Bali opt to stay the night at the few hotels offering austere accommodations on Nusa Penida. But if you’re looking to get off Bali proper and spend the night close to Nusa Penida, most friends would recommend staying overnight on the perfectly secluded Nusa Lembongan rather than risking it on Nusa Penida. And while August and September were designated as the “season” to see mola mola off of Nusa Penida, most dive operators would tell you that the sunfish, which rise from their normal depths of 200 metres to just 30 metres for a quick day spa, ©BENJAMIN X.Y. LEE 2011

where smaller fish clean parasites from their scales, start showing up in July and sometimes stay as late as October. Nusa Penida is actually home to more than 10 different dive spots. Depending on the time of the year and whom you ask, recommendations waver between Blue Corner and Batu Abang to Toyapekeh and Sekola Dasar, or SD, aptly named because you can see a local grade school from the boat. So you’re not married to simply Crystal Bay and Manta Point, although first-time divers will want to check out these spots for sure before moving on to places like Batu Abah and SD. Meanwhile, other dive spots along the island—with names that vary depending on which operator you dive with—have been known to serve up everything from whale sharks to threshers and hammerheads. Crystal Bay, the island’s most popular dive spot, is a pleasant drift dive so long as you keep the reef on your right and the conditions are right. While some anxious divers might complain that there is little to see until you get down to 35 metres and congregate in hopes of seeing a sunfish, others would point out that Crystal ©BENJAMIN X.Y. LEE 2011

Bay, with its unpredictable currents can provide divers with the chance to spot anything from reef sharks to humongous frog fish, the size of footballs. “SD is a drift dive with a wonderful coral garden,” says Nicky Wirawan, who owns and operates Bali Marine Sport, based in Sanur. “Plus, you’ll see more fish there than you will in most any other dive spots in Indonesia. Meanwhile, Blue Corner is quite challenging to explore and offers plenty of chances to see a number of pelagic fish.” Blue Corner is a favourite of Priska Widya Raharjo, a reporter with Dive Mag Indonesia, as well. “Blue Corner is a famous spot for drift diving,” says Priska. “The current can be very strong. I’d say it’s more suited for any adrenaline-junkies and advanced divers. You see a lot of sharks, mostly whitetipped, and rays out there—mola mola if you’re lucky. The water temperature can be very cold too, 15-22 degrees Celsius. If the currents there are strong and you don’t stick with advanced divers you can drift off into the blue, hence the name, Blue Corner. Then again, sometimes there will be no current and Blue Corner will be as calm as Sleeping Beauty.” So while most divers and operators will begin their stories of Nusa Penida with tales of elusive mola mola at Crystal Bay and acrobatic rays out at Manta Point, keep in mind that there are plenty of other dive spots out there, and plenty of other stories to be told. ■

HUSH PETERSEN Hush Petersen is currently on sabbatical from the hero's journey. He loves sipping Budweisers, doing the crossword and judging people outside Ranch Market in Mega Kuningan. You should join him some time.

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Light Entertainment

To find out more about live stand-up comedy in Indonesia please e-mail jakarta@thecomedyclub.asia text or call 0821 1194 3084 or register at www.thecomedyclub.asia

Bed and Breakfast and a Bogus Baby by Eamonn Sadler

the 1980s I was working as an agency truck driver in Oxford on my days off from the fire service. Early one morning I received a call asking me to drive a truckload of stuff to Norwich then bring back another load the next day. This was quite a regular run for me and when it came up, rather than stay in a hotel, I always used to crash with a mate of mine who lived in Norwich, and he and I would invest the generous accommodation allowance the agency gave me in his local pub. After that we would do our bit for Anglo-Indian relations by boosting trade at the Taj Mahal Restaurant next door. Before I left Oxford I called his house several times (no mobile phones

back then) but he didn’t answer so I figured he was away and so I resigned myself to the fact that I would have to stay in some cheap bed and breakfast and drink any change from my accommodation allowance on my own in whatever pub I could find nearby. I reached Norwich in the afternoon, made all of my deliveries and left the truck for overnight loading at the depot as usual. Just down the road I found a reasonable looking bed and breakfast, so I went inside and rang the bell on the reception desk. A very nice old lady checked me in, relieved me of ten pounds and gave me my room key. She informed me that there was a bar that opened at 6pm and

breakfast would be served in the dining room from 7am to 10am. I thanked her politely and headed disconsolately to my room. I flopped on to the bed and stared at the ceiling. At least there was a bar in-house so I wouldn’t need to walk far to have a pint or two. At six on the dot I was in the bar exchanging pleasantries with the nice old lady, who evidently doubled as barmaid. There was a payphone on the wall outside the bar in the hallway, so I tried calling my mate again to see if he could at least join me for a pint. To my surprise he answered and he urged me to head over to his place for our usual ritual. Excellent – except that I’d already paid for my room. I said I’d check out and be right over.

Caption Competition SMS your hilarious captions to

081 199 9603 for the chance to win 2 free tickets to the next Comedy Club Bali!

Across 1 Metal - policeman(6) 4 Lukewarm (5) 7 Move off course (6) 8 Sikh headgear (6) 9 Scheme - map (4) 10 Maker of weapons (8) 12 Light, hardmoulded material (6-5) 17 Novice (8) 19 Take part in election (4) 20 (Actors) depart (6) 21 Agree - obey orders (6) 22 Name - sign of rank (5) 23 Russian composer (6)

I walked back to the bar thinking how to best do this and blurted out to the nice old lady the first idea that came into my mind: that my wife had just given birth to my first child and I had to leave. As I stood there pouring lie upon lie hoping to wangle a refund, three guys appeared beside me at the bar. They had obviously been staying at the B&B for a while because the nice old lady greeted each one by name then announced to them with great relish that I had just become the proud father of a bouncing baby girl. The guys roared in unison, took turns shaking my hand vigourously and offered copious and sincere congratulations. The nice old lady insisted I have another drink on the house before I left and the friendly bunch bought me one as well. A cigar appeared from nowhere, and for the next twenty minutes I had no choice but to fill in all the details surrounding the

birth of my fictional daughter. She was born two weeks premature which is why I was away (quick thinking), she was six pounds eleven ounces which apparently is quite heavy for a premature baby (whoops), and we were calling her Elizabeth after my wife (whom I had yet to find and impregnate). I finished my beer quickly, as a new father would, and when I pulled out my wallet to pay the bill the old lady waved her hand dismissively. Red-faced, I thanked her and headed out the door amid slaps on the back and “best of lucks” aplenty, and at the very last moment the nice lady furtively pressed ten pounds into my hand and whispered “Spend it on the baby now won’t you dear...” Probably the most shameful thing I have ever done in my life. Well, definitely in the top 100. Delicious curry though. ■

Down 1 Wild flower (7) 2 Root vegetable (7) 3 Not deciduous (9) 4 Bundle of hay (5) 5 Make generally known (7) 6 Small boat (6) 11 Relating to quantity (9) 13 Increase (7) 14 Troglodyte (7) 15 Pip's beloved (7) 16 Not here (6) 18 Sex offender (in prison) (5)

{ Answers in the next edition! }

THE NIGHTLIFE QUIZ! Scan the barcode on your smart phone and answer the multiple choice questions correctly for a chance to win a dinner voucher worth Rp. 300,000 from Mykonos Greek Taverna in Oberoi!

Closing date June 26th.

courtesy of

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Conservation

CTC

Fighting for Conservation of the Amazon of the Sea by Ed Caffin

The biggest and most important coral reefs in the world are found in an area of tropical marine waters called the Coral Triangle. This area hosts no less than 76% of the world’s coral species, six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, and over 2,000 reef fish species. The roughly triangular area encompasses the marine waters of six countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Indonesia. As the rapidly increasing human impact is threatening this unique marine environment, the Coral Triangle Centre in Sanur on Bali fights for its conservation.

©ROBERT DELFS

he Coral Triangle is dubbed the Amazon of the Sea by many conservationists. And that’s no joke: it is the global centre of marine biodiversity. Overall, it comprises 53 percent of the world’s coral reefs and boasts an abundant variety of sea life. It is also the food source of over 120 million people in the six countries. But there are problems. The socioeconomic situation of people living in and around in the Triangle is facing serious threat due to destructive fishing. Moreover, it is predicted that climate change is one of the factors that pose risk and challenges for the area and thus for the people living there. For these reasons, conservation of the Coral Triangle is considered a top priority by WWF since 2007. One and a half years ago, Rili Djohani set out on a mission when she established the Coral Triangle Centre (CTC) in Sanur. She had worked in conservation since the early nineties. First, she helped set up some of the first marine conservation projects in Indonesia for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Later, she started working for the Nature Conservancy on the Coral Triangle Center program. Working with such big and wellknown organizations has a lot of advantages. But over the years,

also challenges ahead. With an already extensive network, the CTC has recently seen a rise in the number of programs and people involved. Their biggest challenge will be to keep their focus on working on the local level. One way of doing that is running very intensive projects in which there is face to face communication with all people involved and important information is shared. That involves a lot of determination of Rili and her team.

Rili started realizing that fighting for conservation needed a focus on working at a local level. Now she heads a small group of passionate people fighting for conservation of the worlds most important marine area. As the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) began in 2000 as a program of The Nature Conservancy, the aim was to strengthen the capacity of local communities and governments to create so called marine protected areas and promote sustainable use of these areas. Working locally however, made it a lot easier to listen to and work together with people on a community level. So Rili Djohani decided to establish CTC as an independent Foundation in late 2010.

And so far, they’ve been doing great. One important part of the work is enhancing the capacity of local communities to effectively care for the marine ecosystem. This is done through training and educational programs. Also, CTC has developed longterm partnerships with (local) governments and corporations to make policies that intend to minimize human impacts on marine environments. This means Rili Djohani will find herself in a meeting with local fishermen one day, and meeting with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries the next. Social and sometimes even informal meetings like these certainly are some of the exciting aspects of her work. But there are

Since founding the CTC they have been doing exactly that: giving all they can for the conservation of the Coral Triangle. And I am sure they will continue to do so in the future. They are passionate about their work, but it’s also necessity that drives them. With the human impact on marine ecosystems rapidly increasing, there is still a lot of work to do for the conservation of this unique and hugely important area for today and future generations. And really, the time to do that is now, because if the Amazon of the Seas would disappear, it will never again come back. ■ If you want to know more about the work of the Coral Triangle Centre, check out their website: http://www.coraltrianglecenter. org.

©ROBERT DELFS

ED CAFFIN Ed Caffin lives and works in Amsterdam, where he teaches psychology and communication. A born traveller, he is currently based in Indonesia from where he travels through Asia, writing and blogging about his experiences. To contact him email edcaffin@yahoo.com

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Living Art

Dewa Ruci Statue TOURCULINARYEXPLORER.BLOGSPOT.COM

Do as You’re Told—An Artful Welcome to Bali by Kadek Krishna Adidharma

“It appears that each Balinese native, from the womb to the tomb is creative,” rhymed Noel Coward in his irreverent 1932 ditty to Charlie Chaplin, now cemented among Western notions of Bali as a community of artists. Indonesian art critics, however, decry that Bali is trapped in rigid, fossilized traditions. That there is no meaningful development in Balinese art. But wait. What are we talking about? What is art, anyway? Allow me to illustrate by sharing stories behind two of Bali’s most-seen works of art. Children growing up in Bali before the 1990s would have encountered stories such as Gatotkaca’s final battle during the war at Kuru Setra, from the ancient epic Mahabharata, through shadow-puppet performances. Prior to the introduction of television, shadow-puppet performances were the cinemas of Bali, Java and beyond. Shadow-puppet masters wove the imagination of the people, interspersing moral codes embedded in the ancient epic with episodes of comic relief where characters from the epic discuss day-to-day village life, gossip, and most importantly, disseminate information to the populace.

the Pandawa brothers, but they fear the mighty warrior Bima. Before they openly show their animosity against the Pandawa, they ask Drona to find ways to eliminate Bima from the equation. Drona tells Bima that in order to attain perfection and liberation, he must obtain the elixir of life. Drona misdirects Bima to the tops of mountains, deep into forests and caves, and ultimately to the bottom of the South Seas. In the tradition of quests, Bima faces numerous powerful monsters at each place he is directed to. Bima’s might prevails. Not only does he vanquish the monsters, in defeating them Bima also breaks their curses to reveal them as divine beings once again, making allies out of them. Gatotkaca Statue NATURALDESTINATION.BLOGSPOT.COM

god. The Pandawa knew that if he had the opportunity to use it against Arjuna, the death of Arjuna would break their spirit for battle.

Visitors arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport are offered a scene from this story at the first traffic lights en route to the Ngurah Rai Bypass. The sculpture depicts Gatotkaca baring his chest defiantly, standing on the horses pulling Karna’s chariot. Horses, chariot, and warriors are larger than life, all displaying frenetic vitality and motion.

Krishna advised the Pandawa to sacrifice Gatotkaca, son of the goddess Arimbi with Bima, the second eldest of the Pandawa. With his powers of speedy flight, Gatotkaca could taunt and annoy Karna, avoiding Karna’s conventional sword, spear and arrows by fleeing into the clouds. It is a very frustrated Karna who sets loose his ultimate weapon, slaying Gatotkaca. And thus Gatotkaca saves his uncle Arjuna, who later avenges him.

This modern concrete sculpture by I Wayan Winten from Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, depicts a crucial point in the war between the two branches of the Bharata clan. After ignoring provocation after provocation from their ogre-like Korawa cousins, the five virtuous Pandawa brothers reluctantly declare war. During the battle, the warrior Karna, duty-bound to serve the Korawa, wished to settle a personal score against Arjuna, the third Pandawa brother who was captain of their army. Karna had an invincible weapon he received as a boon from Surya, the sun

During Soeharto’s New Order era, wayang shadow-puppet masters were ‘encouraged’ to focus on retelling the final chapter of the Mahabharata: After the war was over, when the king was just, and people lived in harmony, all content and prosperous. It was through such cultural tools that Soeharto maintained his iron grip over Indonesia from 1965 to 1998. Nevertheless, Bali has always enjoyed poetic license in following directives from Jakarta, and it was with an interpretive leap that this statue was commissioned in 1994.

Although the story is an amazing account of filial obedience (Gatotkaca was obeying the request of his father Bima), officially this sculpture is an homage to the sacrifices one makes for one’s nation, or ‘king and country’ if you like. In Balinese philosophy, parents, teachers, government and God are all respected as Catur Guru or the four teachers. Ostensibly, they know better, and we should respect and obey them. A sculpture by the same artist at the location known as the “Dewa Ruci roundabout”, commissioned in 1996, depicts Bima slaying a sea-serpent. This story is not from the Indian Mahabharata, but from an ancient Javanese text which expands upon it. It tells of Bima’s odyssey in search of the elixir of life at the behest of his teacher Drona. On a superficial reading, the story exemplifies the virtue of a good student’s obedience to his teacher. Powerful Bima is an honest, naive warrior with solid determination. He cannot be bought. He holds on tightly to his values. The wicked Drona is in fact trying to find ways to kill Bima. Drona’s favourite students, the Korawa, wish to go to war with

At the bottom of the South Seas, Bima vanquishes a mighty dragon. It is this scene that is depicted in the sculpture. Upon entering the domain of Dewa Ruci, however, Bima is rendered powerless and surrenders. He gladly accepts his fate, his impending end, knowing he has done his best. Dewa Ruci reveals himself and speaks to the warrior, giving him advice. “Don’t set out if you are not clear why you are going. Do not partake in food you have not yet tasted. Do not dress in unfamiliar garb when you know not their meaning. You can learn from asking questions...” Later, Bima attains enlightenment by entering the ear of Dewa Ruci. The details of the story are full of symbolism. Officially, this sculpture is again a monument to filial piety, duty and obedience. Next time your eyes rest upon these sculptures, provided you are not driving of course, ponder upon these stories. Perhaps you too, will discover new meanings. ■

KADEK KRISHNA ADIDHARMA Kadek Adidharma is an interpreter, curator and environmental engineer based at Lakeview in Kintamani.

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

Meet the Expats

Steve charles at interhash

Meet Steve Charles

"Mine is Disco W**ker because I used to run a nightclub. It’s an embarrassment really. Some names are worse than mine though!"

The disco-dancing Hash fanatic who’s three quarters Welsh and a quarter Balinese. by Angela Richardson

How long have you been living in Bali? I’ve been living in Bali for the last 20 years already. So I’m basically a quarter Balinese! How did you end up in Bali in the early 90s? I had a nightclub at the Hilton in Amsterdam called Juliana’s and I sold that and decided to go for a holiday in Bali. Then somebody offered me a job. They said, “So what do you do?” I said, “I ran a nightclub.” Then they said, “Ah, we’ve got a nightclub, do you fancy it?” and I said, “Yeah, great!” So, four months turned into a year and a year turned into five years and I was in the opening team of Hard Rock Hotel in 1998. I just finished at the Bali Dynasty and I quit my job to work on the Interhash full time. For those readers who don’t know, what exactly is the Hash? The Hash started just after the war in 1947 I think and how it started was these two guys were still doing jungle patrols, but the war had finished and they got a bit bored of doing patrols all the time so they started doing this thing called Fox and Hares where they lay a paper trail and the rest of the guys follow the paper trail. They had a club where they would go to have a couple of beers after they finished their patrol and they used to serve hash, which is potatoes and corned beef and onion so they called it the Hash House, and the Harriers came from the running club. So Hash House Harriers were born from the war. Kuala Lumpur were the first ones to have a club and it spread to Singapore and all over the world after that. What happens at the Hash? You go for a run (or a jog) following a paper trail that’s been set specially and the runs are generally eight to ten kilometres long, never more than an hour. Then after the run you all get together for a few beers and what we call ‘Down-downs’. Ah yes, the infamous down-downs. I’ve also heard of some crazy initiations that go on in the Hash. Can you name one of them? When you get caught with new running shoes, you have to drink a pint out of your

- Steve Charles

President at interhash

shoes. They say you have to drink out of your shoe, but the secret is to just put your glass in the shoe and drink out of it! I’ll remember that for next time! Does the beer-drinking get balanced out by the running do you think? I think so, yes. Running is important to a lot of people. Some of them are really fit looking guys and the age group is between 35 to 85, like with Hanoi Bill who is our oldest Hasher. And you’ve got Hash runs specifically for families and women right? Yes, there are. In Bali there’s a Saturday run for families only and a men’s only run, too. Ther are five clubs in Bali made up of a bit of everything really. Why do you think it’s so popular here? Fun, Fitness and Friendship is the saying and members treat it more like a social club rather than a fitness club to be honest, which makes it so popular. I notice everyone has a special Hash name — can you explain yours? Mine is Disco Wanker because I used to run a nightclub. It’s an embarrassment really. Some names are worse than mine though! I bet. And what is the Interhash? We’re up to the 18th world Interhash at the moment and it’s been in places like Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, UK and the next countries that are bidding for it are China, Fiji and Belgium. I hear the buzz is that it’s looking good for Belgium at the moment. So the new place was announced last Sunday and two years later we all head off to the next place. The Borobudur

Interhash just gone was between May 22nd and 29th, so a whole week of festivities. You must’ve been extremely busy. So what was the rundown of your Interhash? It started with a VIP party for all the government people, our sponsors and Luminaries (the famous people of Interhash). Then we did a Red Dress Run, where runners all have to wear red dresses, and all the proceeds go to charity. We’re building a school in Magelang for handicapped kids so at least something good for the community comes out of it. So there’s never a dull moment for you? No, and then a big party afterwards. Then there’s a rugby match followed by a welcome party which all the runners attend, including the President which has never happened before at any of the Interhash events. How did the President find out about Interhash? Interesting story. The Panglima, who is the head of the military of Magelang and the Sultan of Jogja had a meeting with the President and during the break the Panglima was talking to the Sultan about our event and the President overheard and asked what it was all about and insisted he would attend! So the First Lady joined along with the Minister of Tourism, the Sultan of Jogja, everybody. We even got the President to wear a Hash shirt! ■

Great work Steve! To get in touch with Steve, email him at: stevecharles2002@yahoo.co.uk

Bali Expat足足揃足6 - 19 June 2012

6 - 19 June 2012 · Bali Expat

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

The 10 th Annual 'I'm An Angel' Charity Sat, 16 Jun 2012 Location: KuDeTa, Jln Kayu Aya 9 Seminyak Bali Indonesia, 80361

Rip Curl CUP Sun, 15 Jul 2012 - Sun, 26 Aug 2012 Location: Padang-Padang

Dinner – Rp 1,800,000 Phone : +62 361 73 6969 Email :iaa@kudeta.net

The most prestigious event of the Indonesian surf season.

'I'm An Angel' has continued to serving, educating and empowering lives around Bali. Coming into it's 10th year, 'I'm An Angel' invites you to share in it's annual charity event.

Website: www.isctour.com

WINE & dINE

Lead by Chef Phil Davenport, cooking an impeccable 6-course dinner are:

Tortured Soul Indonesia Tour 2012 @ Bali Tue, 12 Jun 2012 Location: Boshe VVI Club, Kuta Bali Tickets : * Festival : Rp. 250.000 (Pre Sale) * On The Spot : Rp. 300.000 Tickets available at : Raja Karcis Phone: +6221 8282137 www.rajakarcis.com

Will Meyrick (Sarong & Mamasan, Bali), Ryan Clift (Tippling Club, Singapore), Janice Wong (2am:dessertbar, Singapore), Dorin Schuster (The Legian, Bali), Stefan Zijta (Alila, Bali) Performances starting with DJ BtK on the decks and later in the evening gracing the stage; Tijuana Cartel. Website: www.kudeta.net

CHARITY

SPORTS The Jemme Bali Ball Sat, 14 Jul 2012 - Sun, 15 Jul 2012 Location: Jl Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Denpasar - W Retreat & Spa This year’s Jemme Bali Ball will happen on Saturday, July 14, 2012, with the W Retreat & Spa graciously hosting as the Jemme Bali Ball’s venue once again. Co-sponsors participating in 2012’s charity event are to be confirmed. The following day, Sunday, July 15, 2012 will see a continuing charity effort through a sunset dance party called “The Black and Bling Sunset Party,” at W Resort & Spa’s WooBar, from 6 to 10pm. Proceeds from the Sunday event will also benefit earmarked charities. Party Animal — Fundraising for Bali Animals by BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association) Fri, 08 Jun 2012 Location: Moko's Ubud

For more information : Luke Stockley Email: luke@baliball.com / luke@stockleys.com Tel/Fax: +62 81338575017

Tickets: Rp.75.000 Doggie bag included, two free drinks and finger food. Dress code: Animals

Website: www.pro-motion-events.com

100% of profits go to fund BAWA's programs to reduce the suffering of animals.

Lost and Found Exhibition by Marijke Lambregtse Thu, 07 Jun 2012 - Mon, 30 Jul 2012 Location: Ganesha Gallery Manager, Four Seasons Resorts Bali at Jimbaran Bay Jimbaran, Denpasar 80361, Bali Indonesia

BAWA is a non-profit organization based in Ubud. Their mission is to relieve suffering and overpopulated of the animals of Bali. Their work focused on caring for sick, injured and abandoned animals. At the same time, they provide education to local people to empower them to recognize the link between healthy animals and healthy communities and to take responsibility for the animal health and welfare issues in their own community. Website: www.bawabali.com

ART & CULTURE

For further information, please contact Luh Resiki Phone: 62 (361) 70-101 Email: luh.resiki@fourseasons.com Website: www.fourseasons.com

Anantara Seminyak Bali Lobster Sensation Drink in an ocean panorama as you savour Bali's most sought after shellfish, with a five course tsting menu of divine lobster dishes devised by our talented culinary team. Pair each delectable seafood creation with a wine to complement the distinctive flavours, by allowing our experienced Wine Guru to help you select the perfect vintage. Price : IDR 695,000++ Info : +62 361 737773

Bali International Triathlon 2012 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 Location: Pertokoan Sanur Raya 27. Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur, Denpasar, Indonesia 80227 Olympic Distance Race (1,5 Km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) Sprint Distance Triathlon 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run Team relay for 2-3 athletes 5KM Fun Run Fre-race Bike Tour with Balinese Bike Blessing Race day party on the beach Welcome Cocktail Party Carbo-Loading Dinner Post-race Sunset Cocktail gathering at Ayana Resort and Spa Game and Lucky Draws Register now at: www.balitriathlon.com Contact Information: +62361286283

JP's Warungclub Sunday Roast Sunday at 7pm onwards Location: JP's Warungclub, Jl. Dhyana Pura 6, Seminyak - Bali Price: ALL 95++ It's Family Time. gather your family, Enjoy your Sunday with our specials lunch and Diner. Live performance of Ethnic Chill-out Music

Website: www.balitriathlon.com So don't miss it.... Phone : 0361 731622 Email: tomhufnagel@gmail.com Website: www.jps-warungclub.com

Bali Expat · 6 - 19 June 2012

Place a Classified Ad and get results! SUBLEASE Villa in the heart of Seminyak behind Oberoi for 10 years, 7 Ara land, 4+2 bedrooms, fully furnished, cable tv, wi-fi, security and housekeeping, large kitchen, swpool, courtyard, spacious indoor and outdoor lv room. Call owner now: +62 812386658 +62 81805699355. Email: avatarintl@cbn.net.id

Classifieds are still FREE! Send in your classifieds to ads@baliexpat.biz Next issue deadline: 13 June, 2012 Have something to sell? Looking for something to buy? Looking for staff? Selling property? Or need a place to live? Why not place your classified ad with Bali Expat! Your classified will be placed once for 2 weeks online and once in our printed version which has a circulation of 12,500 copies bi weekly. Classifieds : free of charge | 50 words max Send in your classifieds to ads@baliexpat.biz

JOBS

For SALE Redefining Bali discovery off the beaten tracks to explore the hidden beauty of Paradise. Package tours, leisure activities, buying agent & car rental. For further information, please visit www.jalandesa-bali.webs.com

Small boutique villa, 5 mins to Batu Bolong beach, 2 bed, 2 bath, living, dining, kitchen, laundry, carport, pool and sundeck, bathtub, water heater, AC. IDR 950 mil nego. 0813 3837 8126 Ubud Restaurant for sale/Rent 300m2 SHM Jl.Raya Campuhan Ubud.Call Owner 08123932587 (Indonesia Language)

YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT & EXECUTIVE SEARCH POSITIONS AVAILABLE INDONESIA Operations General Manager (Expat) - Nusa Dua - Bali Kitchen Chef De Cuisine (Expat) - Jakarta - Java Chef De Cuisine (Expat) - Seminyak - Bali Executive Chef (Expat) - Jakarta - Java Executive Chef (Expat) - Jakarta - Java Executive Chef (Expat/Local) - Nusa Dua - Bali Executive Chef (Expat/Local) -Tabanan - Bali Rooms GRO Japanese (Expat) - Jimbaran - Bali GRO Russian (Expat) - Jimbaran - Bali Sales & Marketing Revenue Manager/Director of Revenue (Expat/Local) - Nusa Dua - Bali Finance Cluster Financial Controller (Expat/Local) - Jimbaran - Bali THAILAND Director of Sales & Marketing (Expat) - Bangkok Group General Manager (Expat) – Bangkok Resident Manager (Expat) - Bangkok For more detailed job description and to apply online, please visit our website : www.globalexpatrecruiting.com

Presently we are looking for an F&B ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SOUS CHEF ASSISTANT, REVENUE MANAGER, FEMALE TRAINING MANAGER, FINANCE CONTROLLER, ASSISTANT FINANCE CONTROLLER, for our one of the best Client, a FIVE STAR HOTEL located at Jakarta, Indonesia. Applicants should be working with Hotel Industry, and have an excellent communication in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Please send your resume to yenidewi@jakartaexecutivesearch. com and yenidewisiagian@gmail. com. Follow me @yenidewisiagian and add my BB Pin 27FA819C, for other vacant job offerings. Bali Expat is looking for a full time sales person who is driven, self motivated and has a wide network of contacts. Our commissions are higher than the rest. Interested? Please send your CV to us at info@ baliexpat.biz

BUSINESS I am looking for business opportunities in Indonesia. I have a wide network in the retail industry and media tools to promote the business. Interested? e-mail me: jakartalinks@gmail.com

St. Lukas fresh new jewellery designer in Bali, specializes in custom-made jewelries, one of a kind and does not make mass amounts of one design. Made to order. Please contact Leo: 081805684044.

DO YOU DREAM OF A BETTER LIFE WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES OVERSEAS? BBC3 SERIES SEEKS YOUNG BRITISH COUPLES, FRIENDS AND SIBLINGS WHO ARE EMIGRATING TO START A NEW AND EXCITING WORKING LIFE OVERSEAS. UK-based television production company Ricochet are developing a new documentary series about young Brits starting their dream life overseas. The series will follow people as they relocate and get their businesses up and running. We are looking for people who are contemplating emigration or have even started the process. If you have embarked on your adventure, we would love to hear from you.To find out more, please contact Naomi Gayler: Naomi.gayler@ricochet.co.uk or 0044 (0)1273 224800 * Getting in touch does not obligate you to take part in the programme.

My name is Alexey Pesha, I am a general manager of Green Papaya Organic Village in Vietnam. I just moved to Bali few months ago and I am looking for a partner in Hotel business and property development in Bali. If you are interested in long term partnership, planning to build a resort or want to renovate your old one, contact me. Email: alexey. pesha@gmail.com. Bali phone number: 0812 3929 0544. Skype: alexey.pesha Bali — Friendliest, Coziest Hotel/ Homestay in Ubud. Charming and very inexpensive, your hostess Ibu Oka Kartini. Call me on 08123839867. Also looking for investing partner (small investment) to expand and improve our lovely hotel. Also great for a restaurant. We are facing the main road in Ubud. A really great opportunity for the right person. Property Business Consultant, professional service. Pls call: 0361-3109567 Hp: 081805547666 Guide, Transport, Touring, Diving, Tracking, Spa etc. Book your special package with us. Call: 087860067005 Name Card IDR 17.000,-/box, nota, sticker, brochure etc, call: 7870969 Boarding house!!! Complete Facility at Soputan & Imam Bonjol front of Alfa Perum Mutiara, 08123850669/ 7823222

Kost for Sale. Tuban area (near airport). 14 rooms. SHM. IMB. Jl. Mandiri IV No. 8. Call Owner 081 999 355 899 (Direct Buyer Only)

Hand made recycled jewelry made from bottle caps, tin cans,pop tops.Email: bhava_dance@ hotmail.com Website: http://bhava. exto.nl/

OTHERS

Private Course, Computer Graphics: ColelDraw, photoshop. Please call: Sketsa Bali, 03618049238 Fitness Private Coach, Come To Your Place. Leo: 081 338 704 319 Private Swimming Teacher, All Level & Ages. Leo: 081338704319

PROPERTY For Rent My house with two (2) A.C. bedrooms, open living, garden and swimming pool in Kerobokan - Bali is for rent from 1 June till 1 January 2013. Large LCD TV and IndoVision installed. Only 10 minutes from the beach. Security at night. Low rent. Call me @ Hp: 0817119265.

For LEASE

Private Island for lease. 25+years. 1.25 hectares with white sandy beach. Surrounded by a protected national Marine Park, and just outside a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site you have world class surfing, diving & abundant sport fishing. Priced for quick sale due to break up of investor group. Visit http: //411d. net for photos. islands@ sunnyskiesproperties. com

PROPERTY LEASE OFFERING NEAR BALI AIRPORT The property is strategically located about 50 meters from the entrance of Ngurah Rai International Airport, right opposite the 4-star international Harris Hotel, and at the outskirts of one of the fastestgrowing areas in Bali, Ngurah Rai. The building of 250 M2 was professionally fitted out as a European-style bar and restaurant, although its façade and layout are versatile and accommodating of other types of businesses and purposes. Lease period ends at 2027. Price per year: 300 juta. For more data, email info@jakartaexpat.biz

Honda Vario CBS bought new 072011 low km 3500 sell for RP. 13 million. Contact 082147596980 or ebhoorn@hotmail.com

Toyota Kijang Capsule 2001 LGX Automatic, Metallic Silver. Regularly maintained and very clean. 2 New tires and new battery. Available for viewing/test drive in Nusa Dua. 100 Juta 082 144 857843 Toyota Harrier 2.4 L A/T 2006 - 35000 km black metal, sensor rear camera, dvd, lcd 7. Price 450 million (nego) Contact: 0817350000 iPhone 3G 16Gb. Black. Near perfect cond. Earbuds and charger/cable (unused), Jailbroken and Unlocked (4.01 Fresh Install) Rp 4Mil Call: 082 144 857843

For sale IPAD 3 - 64 gb - 4g + wifi color white. price only 8 million rupiah. Contact 083119645264 For sale - Angry Birds kids cotton polo t-shirts. Sizes M and L only. Call Nana 081338397150 or yohbu@yahoo.com For Sale: Surf Board Hawaiian shapes 6-9 x 19 x 2 5 / 8 like new must sell 2.5 jt only please contact 08123942215

6 - 19 June 2012 揃 Bali Expat足足足