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Dear Readers Changes in Bali are visible everywhere, from the toll roads to the beachside shopping centres, from the villas popping up where rice fields used to sit, to the restaurants and cafes now available everywhere in abundance. The more we meet long-term expats in Bali, the clearer the vision becomes of what Bali was like a mere 30 or 40 years ago – a true surfer’s den, an idyllic island paradise without electricity or phones lines. What many of us would give to have a taste of this Bali.
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But there’s no use dwelling on the past and we have to start looking into the future. The south of Bali has been over-developed in the last few years, and plans to build an international airport in the north of Bali are in motion, but how do we ensure the development of these parts is controlled? Laws and regulations, strict laws and regulations. A shift is beginning in Jakarta with the election of Governor Jokowi, so let’s hope this carries throughout the islands of Indonesia, infecting everyone with a more positive outlook; one where corruption is dulled down, as I don’t think it will ever be stamped out, and government officials work harder to better the lives of its people. Easy for me to say, I know, but we have to start somewhere and sometimes somewhere is a thought.
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In this issue we focus on Changes and Infrastructure and we have some wonderful reads for you. We meet two well-known expats: Paul Ropp whose name is synonymous with the fashion industry, and Pablo Gentile whose colourful artwork and architecture is exhibited around the world. Sutton talks us through the infrastructural changes happening in Bali and a new contributor, Francesco Ricciardi, joins us in a conservation story that is very close to my heart: shark and ray fishing, which shockingly takes place in the waters off the east coast of Bali. Please read this article and use the knowledge learned to make a change.
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IN THIS 11TH ISSUE: Bali Infrastructure For Whom the Bali Tolls (3)
Surf's Up Made Raditya Rondi: Bali's Own Surfing Champion (11)
Meet the Expat Pablo Gentile (4)
Light Entertainment Boiling Frogs (12)
Meet the Expat Paul Ropp (6)
Events (14)
Art of the Indies Art and Forbidden Fruit in Bali (8)
Classifieds (15)
Conservation A Business with No Future: Shark and Ray Fisheries in Indonesia (10)
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Bali Infrastructure
For Whom the Bali Tolls BY ANTONY SUTTON
Finally road users on Bali’s congested southern tip are looking forward to some relief with the construction of a toll road that will link the capital, Denpasar with the airport, port and the tourist enclave of Nusa Dua. But given the chronic over construction on the narrow peninsula planners have had to forego land and, taking a leaf out of Singapore and Hong Kong’s book, build on water. Those plans to take the road over water are causing controversy with environmentalists up in arms over the impact on a local mangrove which is home to a thriving mini eco-system of fish, reptiles, insects and birds. Planners had promised not to excavate the strategic wetlands while constructing the much needed road but environmentalists are unhappy at the damage being caused to the fragile environment that is already being buffeted by waste accumulation and a lack of investment.
The conflict brings into sharp focus the ongoing debate in this part of the world that pits conservation efforts against development. Bali’s tourist economy is booming and with it has come decades of unplanned and unregulated construction. Hotels and restaurants have shot up along with shops and malls encouraged to part willing tourists with their cash but little thought has been given to how to move people around. The result is gridlock. An urban eyesore that has severely eroded much of Bali’s natural beauty that initially attracted people to the island. Governments have been reluctant to impose themselves leaving the businessmen to do as they pleased in a tropical freefor-all while leaving the local government impotent to take any kind of action to relieve the strain being put on the creaking infrastructure.
For those pioneer visitors who trod foot on the sandy beaches back in the 1930s and even the backpackers of the late 1960s, Bali today would be an unrecognizable disaster. A fright of potholed pavements, congested narrow streets, tiresome vendors and ugly malls blighting a landscape that once exuded tropical idyll; palm trees rustling gently in the early morning breeze, the waves crashing on the sand. Today if you want to dine at street level along Kuta’s seafront you get a wall and traffic blocking any view of the waves and the famed sunset. The toll road, being constructed so the great and the good attending next year’s APEC Summit (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) being held in July, (you didn’t think was designed for the convenience of local residents and tourists did you?) is part of a massive investment in local infrastructure, other plans include airport expansion and an underpass at a strategic junction,
"The result is gridlock. An urban eyesore that has severely eroded much of Bali’s natural beauty that initially attracted people to the island." which it is hoped will project Bali to a wider audience and show the world that Indonesia is once again open for business. And what better way of showcasing Bali’s natural attractions than whizzing delegates, including the US President Barack Obama, along an elevated highway that offers untrammelled vistas of the sea and a mangrove forest teeming with birdlife that just happens to sit under a busy airport. Widening the streets was never going to be an option. The costs
and vested interests would be too tough an opponent for any government outside of the People’s Republic of China. With so few options on the table, the easiest solution has been to go on water and if a few crabs wallowing in mud get disturbed then that, from the government’s point of view, is a price they can afford to pay. And for those looking elsewhere in Bali for some peace and quiet, be warned. The government is mulling over a toll road and an airport in the relatively undisturbed north of the island. ■
ANTONY SUTTON Antony Sutton is a writer based in Jakarta. Please send comments and suggestions to antony@the-spiceislands.com
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Meet the Expat
PABLO BY KAREN DAVIS
A gutsy American artist who moved to Bali in the 80s to breathe art and live within this island’s culture.
CAPTIONS OF THE PICTURES: 1. Pablo in the studio 2. Sawah Hijau Sculpture (17mX2,5m. Cyprus 2009) 3. Shoomph! Acrylic on Canvas 4. Pablo with steel sculpture (Bali 2011)
You are known as being one of the successful artists based in Bali appearing in collections worldwide. How did you happen to develop as an artist based here? Well, I was a student at New York School of Visual Arts and after graduating, I travelled extensively throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Orient and Southeast Asia. I had been to Bali briefly in 1973 and never really got over it. I always kept sketchbooks and journals. When I returned in the 80’s from a little grass shack on the beach I began developing these ideas into finished works. Bali has a tradition of attracting foreign artists for over a century. Aside from the obvious exotic beauty, and mystical aspects of an elaborate culture, from an artist’s standpoint a lot of the attraction was the magical golden light it was bathed in. The morning light was golden and thick, the way it filtered in through the foliage was magical. You can feel it in some of the works of Le Mayeur and others painting here around the 1930’s and 40’s. Most of it was focused around Sanur and Ubud. What is the major difference in working in Bali now as
It was impossible to be insulated here, you had to eat the local food, and in most cases with your fingers. There were very few places with electricity, no TV, telephones, or air conditioning. Hot water and mosquito nets were considered luxuries, and it was a long way to go for a decent margarita. To set up a studio in Bali, you needed to be prepared to sacrifice many basic comforts and be cut off from the "real world". Working at night was difficult under dim lights, sporadic and weak electricity, if any, and buzzing mosquitoes. Getting books was difficult and they were carried in, treasured, read and passed around. Those of us who lived here created everything we needed; our own entertainment; theatrical events were staged, everyone did their part, we had music jams and concerts, we made our own clothes, houses, and everything that went in them. We were interested in the Balinese culture and it was part of our daily lives. Parties were free and open; not
working with Universal Studios, I was able to turn my large-scale drawings into monumental works of stone-carved reliefs. This could never have been possible without the amazing skills of the Balinese craftsmen who have been carving stone throughout generations. The relationship between artist and craftsman in these works involves the carvers following my hand exactly, by carving through the exact scale contour drawings that I make. So the creative stuff never leaves my hands. Tell me about your current work. What would you say is the feeling and inspiration behind the pieces? I guess its return to my old graffiti and comic book roots, not really much to do with Bali specifically. I’ve been exhibiting and spending more time in the States lately, and I’m still interested in the idea of mobility through various cultures and philosophies and see my work as a means of understanding how those conditions interrelate. It’s important to recognize our shared past and our relationship
"To us the greatest luxury was the simplicity of our lives here within the complexity of an ancient culture." compared to when you returned here in the early 80’s? The type of traveller has changed since it developed and made the airport international. Before that it wasn’t so easy getting here and mass tourism was a long way off. There were a lot of interesting people living here in the 70s and early 80s; adventurers, travellers, celebrities, writers, artists, designers, desperadoes, vagabonds, and surfers. For tourists, it was really about cultural tourism, which is still the island’s major attraction and what sets the place apart from the countless island paradises Indonesia has to offer.
a business. The type of traveller has changed. We actually came here to live within the culture. To us the greatest luxury was the simplicity of our lives here within the complexity of an ancient culture. How does your relationship with the island affect the commissions and works you are able to achieve internationally? Basically my paintings are the same methods and subject matter I would be doing anywhere. In my heart I’m still an American artist, and I guess that’s my vantage point. Certain major commissions, for example
to our ancient ancestors. There are various tribal elements that somehow keep jumping in, but there are no such tribes. Besides being a visual artist you are a musician and a writer. There is an elemental force, which permeates all your works, a thread of synchronicity, an urban element.
I like keeping things out of balance and edgy and find most symmetry bland and onedimensional. My roots are urban. Being based in Bali, do you find it easier to concentrate in this environment? I was raised one of four kids in an apartment in New York City. In order to do my homework there was a lot to tune out just to concentrate. Even now I like to work with the TV on and the sound turned down, the music playing, my pets wandering around the studio, and various others, what some may call distractions actually provide me with a means of focusing. Chaos presents many dimensions, which reflect in my work. I worked in warehouses in NYC, so I built a loft here using the same proportions but using traditional materials. I remember you were the first to actually create a NY style loft here. So now tell me about your writing? I always kept sketchbooks and journals. I used to write lyrics for music or throw them into the mix while jamming. A friend encouraged me to enter a poem to the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Poetry Slam last year and to my surprise I took first prize. This year there were some good participants in the Poetry Slam. The right man won, he was great! This prompted me to start taking it a little more seriously, so I’m still working on my second book, currently titled, “The Revenge of the Chainsaw Buddha”. It’s a collection of short stories and poetry, and drawings made during my over 30 years of travel throughout the world. Which artists do you most admire? I admire anyone who has the balls to do this for a living. ■
KAREN DAVIS Chilean born American,Karen Davies is a journalist,artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer,she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.
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Meet the Expat
Paul Ropp, you were a major figure in the 60’s movement. The first time I saw you was at one of your events in Central Park, NYC. You wore a Herbert Johnson, a majesty of England’s private milliner’s top hat made for the Ascot Races, a long cape and had a huge black, great Dane dog at your side. You were the wild man they called the Mayor of Central Park! Tell me about being a part of the revolution of that era. That was an incredible era. The flavour of those times will never be replicated, however its influence is all around us. The seeds of that movement are still flowering today. People came together in an inexplicable way. It was a true movement, a community of ideas and ideals. Max’s Kansas City in NYC was a place everyone gathered from Warhol to Jagger, Bowie, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and a few people that are right here in Bali today. People today cannot imagine. It was a meeting place for us outside the system; a meeting of minds and philosophies. We took the time to be in the present. We gathered in Central Park on sunny days, playing music and embracing all the possibilities that lay before us where colour was BY KAREN DAVIS
abundant. That flavour of ‘what was’ will never be replicated and a few of us seriously committed to a very different lifestyle. As Timothy Leary advised, `Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out.’ After working at Woodstock, I introduced American Flag rolling papers—my new product. We then promoted a smoke-in at the Washington Monument with my friend, Abbie Hoffman and 10,000 people in attendance, smoking the American Flag on July 4th, 1970, American Independence Day. At the Isle of Wight Festival, which was the last concert that Hendrix did, I exuded thousands of American Flag cigarette packs out of a Helicopter onto the cheering audience of 400,000, opening my European Market. Soon after it was politically suggested I leave America, which led me to India. How does that ideology affect your design work? If fashion is politics, what is your message? I don’t follow fashion and I don’t do politics. I believe in true change and I support things that work. I have an intergalactic
perspective so it would be pretty narrow-minded to only focus on what is going on here; on this planet Earth. I enjoy what is and I enjoy who I am. Changing the planet isn’t my role in life. I live and enjoy the present. If we think, talk and act properly and positively, that will change the world. You were among the first westerners to export garments from India. How did that happen? I made very sophisticated, unique t-shirts. The t-shirt is the most basic classic garment. I hand silk screened 23 different spiritual motifs, using Buddhas, Garudas, and dancing skeletons on each shirt, which are now in museums. Western skulls and tattoos combined with Chinese Tibetan motifs. This skilled labour could only be found in the East. They were evolutionary. I sold all the Boutiques, which at that time were more clubs than shops. The boutique of Tiger Morse, whom I consider a mentor, is now in a museum in Chicago as a living environment of an artist. I worked with Paul McGregor, and Peter Max. I did eight-foot canvases entitled “The Comic of Fashion”
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which I showed to Leo Castelli, the innovative art dealer. I then took the cheapest, most commonly used fabric of India; 100% hand spun and hand loomed cotton and started making flowing garments. I was in all the major publications and I dressed all the top models such as Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Pat Cleveland, Janice Dickinson and of course the fabulous Jane Hitchcock, who appeared on the front page of Women’s Wear Daily [USA’s fashion bible] wearing my first Bali collection.
Forty percent of my customers are men. Our largest market is right here in Indonesia. In Bali we will soon have eleven shops. Thailand has six Paul Ropp stores and two more stores are in the process of being opened. We are at the Duty Free shops in Jakarta. Our market is also strong in Japan, Brazil, Peru and throughout the Americas. The brand is global and in over 35 countries.
Despite being a vagabond of high fashion and dressing rock stars and art icons, you were living and working in New Delhi. What brought you to Bali?
It’s the most culturally creative per capita place on earth.
I came to deliver John and Marie De Coney’s first daughter, Wayan in Goa, India. I came to assist on the second daughter, Made De Coney. I split my time between India and Bali. What elements make the current Paul Ropp Collections unique? Our fabrics, which are hand-spun,
You are an International brand based in Bali. What do you love about Bali today?
hand-loomed cottons and silks from India. These fabrics will last forever. I believe clothing should be sensual not sexual. Actually I don’t believe in fashion, I believe in ‘oooh and aaah’. All our fabric is recycled into product. There is no waste. We do clothing for men, women and children. We do accessories such as shoes, bags and thigh high boots, embellished with intricate artworks of fabrics. I have created a line of home furnishings and I recycle fabrics as art in my tapestries. The Paul
Ropp label includes an Islamic collection of exotic Oriental and African styles made in rich colour tones. I just created a line of Winter Wear, heavy hand-loomed fabrics for jackets and pants. Who is your customer? What is your largest customer base? I design clothes for people who prefer to be naked! I make garments that are an affordable luxury for well educated and well travelled people that know quality.
How do you envision Bali in a decade? Bali missed its chance. It should have been made a living museum. Any brilliant ideas for the future?
you walk into the lobby, the colours, textures and details make you smile. Everything is for sale, you simply log onto your computer and it’s yours. Everything will be unique and inspiring. Every room will be different and there will be a continuous flow of transient creativity and comfort throughout the environments. High technology meets beauty. Hand-painted smart cars will be available to drive. It will be a place where people can meet their potential. It sounds incredible. I’m spinning out just envisioning it! Any words of wisdom to share with us? Funny things happen when you have the dance in you and you are open. ■
The Paul Ropp Art Hotel! When
KAREN DAVIS Chilean born American,Karen Davies is a journalist,artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer,she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.
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Art of the Indies
Art and Forbidden Fruit in Bali PART ONE — STRAIGHT MEN BY BRUCE W. CARPENTER
Ni Kenyung by Willem Hofker (Courtesy of Bartele Gallery)
they say. The qualifications for the job are complex and elusive – enigmatic beauty, poetic mystery and other worldliness that inspires and titillates, especially when visually portrayed. Through art many muses, such as the Mona Lisa, have achieved and maintained fame long after their deaths. Artists and muses are by no means exclusively heterosexual. A good example is Michelangelo’s David, a statue that epitomizes masculine beauty. His women are rarely delicate or feminine and often seem more like musclebound men with breasts. As the poet Dante’s Beatrix, part of the allure of the muse is the desire to possess perfection, but the impossibility of sullying it with carnal love. Eroticism plays a key role but not at the cost of innocence.
a path to a paradisiacal island to paint exotic Balinese ladies who felt no shame about posing nude. Photography led the trend in the first decades of the 20th century. The most famous and influential of the early photographers was Gregor Krause, a German MD in the Dutch colonial service who took more than 4000 images in between 1912 and 1913. His sultry nubile maidens, including a series of ‘bathing in nature’ photos, attracted a great deal of attention in colonial circles and stimulated Dutch artist W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp to publish an ode to Balinese female beauty in a leading colonial magazine. In 1920 Krause’s work was published in the first photo book dedicated to Bali. Not surprising luscious nudes were a key feature of this best selling publication that played a major role in putting Bali on the map.
Billed as the island of barebreasted beauties during an age of intense sexual repression, it comes as no surprise that numerous Western artists beat
The history of western male artists and their Balinese female muses is long and convoluted. When it comes to shenanigans the first enfant terrible with no sense of
The artist needs his muse
shame was Swissman, Theo Meier, who came to Bali via Tahiti in 1934 as a young randy man. Although he came from a completely bourgeois background, Theo billed himself as a James Dean style rebel playboy who romped through a series of Balinese lovers and ‘wives’ with gusto and impunity. Ironically his nearest neighbour on Sanur Beach, the older Belgium artist Adrien Le Mayeur du Pres frowned at his licentious behaviour even though he had seduced and wed Ni Polok, a 15 year-old legong dancer from Denpasar shortly after his arrival in 1932! When the Italian painter, Emilio Ambron landed in Bali in 1938, one of his first remarks was that the high density of scammers on the island reminded him of Capri. A real Italian lover, Ambron’s version suggests that virtually all straight male expatriate artists had amorous relationships with their models. Ambron was so excited by his good luck that he developed a secret code to record the name and rating of the girl who shared his
bed the night before as he drank his morning espresso. A good friend of the already notorious Meier, they went on regular tours of the village that also served as hunting expeditions. The more cooperative artists shared intelligence and muses. Although his possessive wife, Maria, kept him under lock and key, the tall, taciturn Dutch painter, Willem Hofker could not escape his libido after it was set free in the warm Indonesian climate. It is here that he perfected his notorious habit of letting his hands wander as he touched the model to help her assume the correct pose. A practical woman, Maria surrendered to a policy of a “don’t ask and don’t tell”. As long as Willem kept his passions under wraps within the sacred precincts of his studio and paid the proper respects to her in public, she ignored the rest. Ironically she would come to the defence of her husband’s rights with his girls at one point. The villain in this matter was Ambron who moved
into a studio next door to them in Kedaton, Denpasar. Ambron immediately hired one of the greatest beauties of the era, Ni Sadri, to sit for him. The problem arose after Ni Sadri refused to pose anymore for Hofker because she was only reimbursed with fruit for her trouble. In contrast, the wealthy Ambron generously paid his models in cash. To solve the problem Ambron gallantly offered to pay Ni Sadri to sit for Willem until his painting was finished. The list of expatriate artists with Balinese paramours goes on. Sculptor Arthur Fleischmann, a Jew fleeing Hitler’s take-over of Austria, also landed in Kedaton. Like the authors he was highly active both as artist and lover. Although a brilliant sculptor who would later achieve fame in Australia and Great Britain, a book dedicated to his Balinese work (Bali in the 1930s) is dominated by nude photos of his ex-lovers. While the enigmatic stuttering Italian portraitist Romualdo Locatelli seemed to live a
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Young Balinese Girl with Hibiscus (Romualdo Locatelli)
conventional life with his control freak wife Ermina, several of his paintings suggest deep undercurrents of forbidden lust. The most controversial of these is a life-size canvas of a nubile longhaired siren posing languorously on a flowerstrewn bed. Completely nude the girl appears to be not more than 12-years old thus raising numerous questions about his sexual preferences. Locatelli who painted portraits of Mussolini, the Pope and General MacArthur would disappear under mysterious circumstances during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. In 1940, Willem and Maria Hofker moved to Ubud at the urging of Rudolf Bonnet. Although Ubud has long billed itself as the centre of Balinese art, according to the contemporary reports of illuminates, such as Mexican artist and author Miguel Covarrubias, at the time the pomp and splendour of the village paled with that of the far wealthier capital. Ubud would eventually lose its reputation as a dreary backwater as the result of efforts of Cokorda Sukawati, a brilliant prince and member of the colonial parliament who invited Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet to move there. From the point of view of the gay Spies and Bonnet, having a comfortable distance from the conservative authorities made sense, but that is another story that will be discussed in Part Two. With the Japanese invasion of Bali in 1942 the golden age of Bali would come to an end. Walter Spies, a German citizen, had long since been sent off to a camp by the Dutch and would tragically die on a prisoner of war ship sunk by a Japanese bomber. The Japanese imprisoned Willem, Maria and Rudolf but they were miraculously allowed to return to Ubud to live under house arrest by a Japanese navy officer who said the Imperial Navy did not jail artists. During this period Hofker’s work became increasingly erotic, epitomized by his portrait of the large breasted Gusti Mawar, which leaves little doubt about the nature of their relationship. In my book about him I speculated on the link
Woman Child (Theo Meier)
"Although his possessive wife, Maria, kept him under lock and key, the tall, taciturn Dutch painter, Willem Hofker could not escape his libido after it was set free in the warm Indonesian climate." between danger, war and the human libido. Intrigued I would interrogate Gusti Mawar and several of the girls who worked in the Hofker household. They confirmed without misgiving my suspicions. The respite in Ubud proved brief and they were all soon sent to a prisoner of war camp in Sulawesi. Sadly, and this theme will also be continued in the next instalment, the families of many of these artists including Ambron and Hofker, have strenuously denied and conspicuously worked to repress or cover up the truth in regard to the sexual activities of their forbearers. Mrs. Hofker was particularly clever in this regard. Like the Politburo of the Soviet Union she was determined to write an idyllic, highly edited account of their history. As we will see, this was also true of the family of Walter Spies who only allowed Hans Rhodius, his first biographer, access to Walter Spies’ personal diaries under the condition that all reference to his gayness be expurgated. While the sexuality of an artist does not diminish (or increase) the value or importance of their art, trying to understand Spies without acknowledging he was gay is ludicrous. More on that subject and the forbidden love between older women and young Balinese men will follow. ■
BRUCE W. CARPENTER Author and noted Indonesian art expert, Bruce W. Carpenter has authored and coauthored 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.
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Conservation
A BUSINESS WITH NO FUTURE
Shark and Ray Fisheries in Indonesia WORDS AND PHOTOS BY FRANCESCO RICCIARDI
Fishermen in Indonesia have been catching sharks and rays for centuries, using traditional boats and artisanal tools. For some families, catching a big fish was a blessing that could guarantee their survival for a long time. Fishing methods have evolved however. Ignorance and greed have lead some of them to use destructive fishing methods, like dynamite and cyanide fishing that have destroyed many areas of the IndoPacific coral reefs. More equipped boats, often owned by foreigners or companies, capture high value species such as tuna and other deeper off-shore fish resources (like sharks), mainly for export markets. During recent years we are assisting to a dramatic increase in the demand for shark fin and big ray gill rakers, originating mainly from Chinese-influenced countries. Shark fins are used for the preparation of the infamous shark fin soup, used in traditional Chinese banquets and celebrations. Recently, probably due to the dramatic decrease in shark populations, manta and other rakers are promoted as a panacea for a wide range of illnesses, from chickenpox and cancer, to blood diseases. Even though there is no medical evidence in traditional Chinese medicine about these curative effects, the volume of this market has been estimated to be around
80,000kg of gill rakers generating a money flow of around US$ 10 million a year. Often featured as terrible killers, sharks are a very important part of ocean ecosystems and the vast majority of shark species are absolutely harmless to humans. As apex predators, they are in charge of controlling their prey population thus balancing the fragile marine web chain. Their disappearance could lead to unpredictable, and for sure negative effects on the whole marine ecosystem. The importance of these fish is not just ecological. They are wonderful and majestic animals, and many people worldwide spend a lot of money to dive or swim in waters where sharks are abundant. A study conducted in the Maldives has found their sharks to be worth $33,500 each to the government. No similar study has been conducted in Indonesia yet, although this country, with very few exceptions, is not recognized worldwide as a “Shark Destination”. Tourists aiming to see sharks normally go to the Maldives, Palau (where in 2009 the world's first shark sanctuary was created) or the Bahamas. Due to their late sexual maturation and low fecundity rates, sharks are especially vulnerable to overfishing, and in many areas around Indonesia they are simply disappearing. One of the most exploited fishing areas is the sea between Nusa Penida (South of Bali) and Lombok, where every year thousands of
"Shark fin is probably the most expensive seafood product worldwide, commonly sold at US$400 per kilogram. It is no wonder that some shark species have dropped in population by as much as 80% over the last 50 years. thresher sharks (a magnificent animal that in some other parts of the world, like the Philippines, attract many tourists) are fished when they approach the coastal waters, just before giving birth to the young sharks. Fishing pregnant sharks is devastating for their population and will lead to local extinction pretty soon. A shocking fact is that Indonesia exports the largest volume of shark fin in the world, at 14%, followed by Spain and India with 9% each.
Shark meat is not very valuable in the market, so many fishing boats just practice the “finning” strategy, consisting of removing the fins from the animal while the body is generally discarded (often still alive) in the ocean. Estimates of the global value of the shark fin trade ranges at around US$1.2 billion per year. Shark fin is probably the most expensive seafood product worldwide, commonly sold at US$400 per kilogram. It is no wonder that some shark species have dropped in population by as much as 80% over the last 50 years. With this dramatic decrease in sharks, the fishing industry has found a way to replace the missing income and target another group of wonderful fish: the rays. Indonesia is still a place where it’s possible to see many of these animals: Nusa Penida, in the seas around Komodo, Kalimantan and Raja Ampat (Papua). Tens of boats leave every day from Sanur or Padangbai heading to the North of Nusa Penida with the specific purpose of diving or snorkelling with majestic manta rays. This guarantees a sensible income for many local diving operators and would be destroyed if the local population of manta are wiped out. A rough estimate of the income due to ray tourism is around US$ 100 million per year, much higher than the US$
10 million (and not renewable) income due to manta ray fishing. A single manta is valued at around US$ 1 million if alive, compared to the maximum amount of US$ 500 if dead. There are many economical and ecological reasons to protect these animals from disappearing. All hope is not lost: the first signs of a general audience awakening on the problem are appearing, even here in Indonesia. Just last month a shop selling shark fin in Jakarta’s SoekarnoHatta airport has withdrawn these products from their shelves due to mass worldwide petitioning and action from local animal protection group, Jakarta Animal Aid. Hong Kong based flight company, Cathay Pacific, has banned shark fins from its cargo flights and in Singapore, some hotels and supermarkets have already banned shark fin soup from their menu. Public awareness advertisements on finning have reportedly reduced consumption by 25% in the last year. Even Taiwan has banned shark finning since 2011. Let’s hope that the international pressure will be able to protect these animals before it will be too late. ■
FRANCESCO RICCIARDI Francesco Ricciardi is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Bali. PhD in Marine Biology and diving instructor, he uses his camera to uncover the wonders of Indonesian marine and terrestrial wildlife. His website: www.francescoricciardi.com
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Surf's Up
MADE RADITYA RONDI
Bali's Own Surfing Champion BY LORCA
Sitting in his family’s restaurant called Goku tucked just back from Kuta Beach on Jalan Benesari, the soft spoken Made Raditya Rondi starts telling me about his year. Just a month prior at a contest in Thailand, Raditya had been crowned the Southeast Asian champion of the Asian Surfing Championship tour for the second year in a row. This was a huge feat but now the biggest goal was being crowned champion of the Indonesian Surfing Championship tour where he had finished second last year and third the year before. Always humble and never saying more than is needed you couldn’t tell if he was ecstatic or indifferent about reaching his goal of being crowned Indonesia’s surfing champion surfer less than a week ago. Raditya was definitely excited as we checked the latest photos of his year surfing Indonesia’s choice dream waves: Mentawai, Padang Padang, Lombok and beyond. With all these waves that surfers are willing to pay several thousand dollars to reach in remote locations, and Raditya has been to most of them, I ask him where his favourite wave is. Without skipping a beat he answers in confidence, “Kuta. Kuta has brought me so much happiness and so many things. It is where I learned to surf and where I won my first surfing contest when I was fourteen. Kuta is also where my family is from.” Not only is Kuta where Raditya’s Balinese family is from, but it is also where all of Indonesian surfing started. The first hotel on Kuta Beach was built by an American surfer in the late 1930s. In the 70s and 80s Kuta was the main surfer-traveller hang out and where the first generation of real serious Indonesian surfers surfed and lived. Today it is the epicentre of Indonesian tourism and surfing industry and also the proving grounds for all surfers on
the island. Whether a beginner learning how to stand or an advanced surfer learning how to land a 360 aerial, Kuta is where everyone surfs. Kuta’s safe sandy bottom and consistent wave shape are perfect for testing one’s moves before paddling out to the bigger, badder, shallower and sharper reef waves on Bali. Growing up just a block away from the sands of Kuta Beach made it a given that Raditya would like the beach. His Balinese family, many of which are pro surfers, would also see to it that Rondi would surf. Four of his older cousins are pro surfers as well and his uncle Ganti is one of the legendary surfers of Bali. At 23 Rondi is the youngest of his Balinese Kuta family to surf but he was also the one to gain important knowledge and training passed down from his surfing family of which he said, “My cousins are all older and famous surfers in Bali and I wanted to follow their steps. They are very kind to show me the way on surf trips and how to surf contests.” Natural surfing talent was also his blessing and surfing was a destiny he embraced when he caught his first wave at age eight. “I don’t remember much of my first wave but it was my uncle Ganti that pushed me in on a boogeyboard and I rode the wave all the way to the sand. The next day I already changed to a surfboard.” Being a fast learner saw Raditya develop a love for aerials, the most difficult and technical of tricks when the surfer does a jump on his board over the breaking wave, lands on his board and keeps riding down the wave. To put it in more perspective Raditya was doing the most difficult manoeuvres way younger, was learning how to master the most challenging waves, and was being coached how to win a surf contest barely after learning to stand up on a surfboard.
Making a career out of mastering the quality Indonesian surf and being crowned the champion surfer of Indonesia and Southeast Asia was something Raditya had been primed to do but was up to him to take to those elite levels. But it’s not all just a job. The Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship (ISC) tour that Raditya just won travels to the best Indonesian waves and waits for them to get good. Winning your round and surfing again in perfect waves with only one other surfer out is a bonus, and the cash prizes for a win is the icing on the cake. Talking about winning contests, Raditya laughs, “It looks cool if you win a contest, make the podium and win some money. But most of all I like surfing with no crowds at the best waves.” This year’s ISC win was nowhere close to a sure thing. Under pressure barely describes the situation. Coming down to the last ISC contest of the year at Kuta Beach, Raditya Rondi had to win the event in order to be crowned 2012 Indonesian champion. Anything less than first place and the title was out of his hands. And as his family and supporters held their breath round after round, winning is exactly what Raditya did in the tightest of title races and final point spreads ever to win at Kuta Beach and finish 2012 as both the Indonesian and Southeast Asian champion of surfing. Kuta Beach had again smiled on Raditya. Last year he won this same contest but finished second on the ISC tour. This year was another tight squeeze but the points from the win were just enough to boost him to first place. With the CocaCola ISC champion’s prize of Rp. 100 million going into his bank account and the wet season and surfing off-season ahead what could be next for Raditya? “Well next week I am going to Sumbawa for a surf trip with my cousins. And after that, well, travel and win more contests next year!” ■
"Making a career out of mastering the quality Indonesian surf and being crowned the champion surfer of Indonesia and Southeast Asia was something Raditya had been primed to do but was up to him to take to those elite levels."
CAPTIONS OF THE PICTURES: 1. Raditya Rondi interviewed at Phuket, Thailand after winning his Asian Surfing Championship title there. 2. Aerial maneuvers are the most difficult to do in surfing right now. Raditya specializes in technical aerials and can land them with his eyes closed. 3. Raditya moments after winning the Indonesian Surfing Championship tour at Kuta Beach on October 21st. Contest winners are typically carried from the water up the beach not letting their feet touch sand.
A special thanks to Raditya’s sponsors for making this happen: Billabong, Nixon, Dragon, and Acaba Surfboards. For more info go to: www.isctour.com
LORCA Lorca is editor and co-publisher of Lines magazine, an Indonesian publication that covers environment, lifestyle and the best of local surfing. Find Lines on Facebook: Lines Magazine-Bali
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Light Entertainment
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Boiling Frogs BY EAMONN SADLER
Way back at the dawn of time there were no laws. Unscrupulous people wandered about doing whatever they pleased and there was nobody to stop them. The worst of them would steal, rape and murder, the best of them would simply charge tourists too much for dinosaur rides. At the same time, lots of strange things would happen that nobody could explain. For example, the sky would sometimes go dark and strange rumbling sounds would fill the air. Then bolts of streaky fire would shoot from the clouds and split trees asunder. The explanation? An angry God, (or angry Gods depending on the climate, apparently) punishing us for our wrongdoings. Then some clever chap realised that this God or Gods could be used to stop people doing bad things. Steal, rape or murder and you get severely punished and/or go to hell. Charge
tourists too much for dinosaur rides and you need to say some prayers or give a few bucks to the church in recompense. Do good things and you go to heaven and live for eternity in bliss. The first religious “laws” were born; a way to control people for the greater good.
and we ended up with policemen and clergymen, both encouraging civilised behaviour by threat of commensurate - although very different - punishments.
Over time things developed, populations grew and education took hold, inevitably making people smarter and less pious. Every kind of “uncivilised” act needed to be punished and people needed to be forced to behave without necessarily believing in God(s). There was a need to appoint officials to make sure that people behaved themselves by “policing” their behaviour. Say hello to the “police” force. For centuries church and state were intertwined for this reason, but as time went by they separated
Fast forward to the 20th century. The world was embroiled in bloody wars most of the time and citizens looked to their elected leaders to protect them from enemies, real or imagined. After the World War (let’s face it, the First World War and the Second World War were effectively one war with a 21 year cease-fire) came the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and others. Throughout this period, the decadent capitalists in the West needed strong leaders to protect them from the threat of communism in the East, and vice versa (while the Third World struggled to feed itself). But in 1989 the Cold War ended.
How would governments now be able to keep people under control and dependent upon their leaders for protection? With no external threat, internal politics and policies might come under the microscope. Everyone, say hello to terrorists. The ideal, unlimited, boundary-less and distracting invisible enemy from which we all need protection. So now we, the ordinary people, accept that we can’t get on an aeroplane with a bottle of water. My girlfriend can’t carry her moisturiser onboard without having to put it in a tiny transparent container, nor can she carry her tweezers for fear she might give the flight attendant a serious eyebrow makeover if she doesn’t get her third whiskey fast enough. Passing through metal detectors at every entrance, we have to strip near naked and risk a cavity search if we happen to sport a five
day growth. We can’t transfer large sums of money without explaining where it came from. We need to show ID and proof of innocence even if we have never so much as gotten a parking ticket or broken wind in church. We are led to believe we could be attacked by some invisible enemy at any moment so our focus is external rather than internal. And so, slowly but surely, we have become more controlled by the threat of terror than we are or ever were by our fear of God(s), and few of us even realise it. What would happen if we believed we had no external enemies, if we didn’t need armed forces or foreign policies? Repeat after me: Ribbet… Ribbet… Arrrrrghhhhhh!!! Very good. Now we sound like what we are — boiling frogs.
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Saturday,October 13th, 2012 Time: 9pm–2am FG Set at 11pm onwards, so be there early ! 75k FDC
* To create a hub between documentary filmmakers in Southeast Asia * To inspire young generation in the art of doc as unique cultural product * To foster solidarity among Southeast Asian people through media & documentary For more information: Iwan Setiawan E-mail: info@screenbelowthewindfest.net Mobile: +62 821 2305 1717 Web: www.screenbelowthewindfest.net
WORKSHOPS Skal Bali Ball Saturday, 15 December 2012
Bali Tours—Bali Photo Workshop— Nyepi by David Metcalf 8 March 2013–Friday, 15 March 2013
The 2012 Skal Bali Ball will be held on Saturday December 15 in the Nikko Ballroom. The theme is Feast for the Senses, the dress is Elegant and the décor Black and White. Tickets are Rp. 750,000. Tables of ten are Rp. 7,500,000. Of the 300 places, 210 are booked RSVP to: Mr. Gede Juwena Phone: +623617840212 E-mail: gede@skalbali.com Location: TBA ON RSVP Web: www.skalbali.com
FESTIVALS
Sunblast Festival Bali Thursday, 29 November 2012 Kuta Beach Bali SUNBLAST is coming! After our hugely successful inaugural festival in the beautiful Canaries where we set the island alight with Afrojack, Carl Cox and 20 other international stars, we are preparing ourselves for one hell of a party in the alluring paradise of BALI.
Motiv8 @ Cocoon Beach Club Friday, 16 November 2012 Jl. Double Six, Blue Ocean Boulevard Motiv8—original DJ of the Black Eyed Peas, will be spinning poolside at Cocoon Beach Club on the 16th of November 2012. No cover charge: VIP with full bottle service available E-mail: reservations@cocoon-beach. com
We have the best of the best flying in from all corners of the globe, this line up is certainly something to wait for, so stay tuned. You will not be disappointed! Set on the world renowned Kuta Beach we’re bringing together a mammoth party beyond anything the islands of the Gods have ever witnessed before. With general admission tickets starting at $49-00 we deliver incredible value for over 9 hours of world-class EDM, but if you’re really up for a marathon session go VVIP and receive the proper treatment complete with exclusive Sunblast opening party @ Bali's coolest beach club on Wednesday 28 followed by our pre party @ The 101 Sky Pool before heading to Kuta beach for the main event from sunset to late we promise memories to be cherished forever! ARE YOU READY? Buy Tickets online at: www.sunblastfestivals.com
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Elektro Funk with Funky Gonf @ Brewers Bali Tuesday, 13 November 2012 Jl. Teuku Umar No. 58 Denpasar, Indonesia TOKYO IS CALLING—So excited to announce this. FINALLY FUNKY GONG BACK IN BALI! DJ/Guitar 3 Hour electric ROCKnROLL Set at BREWERS BALI on Jalan Legian 157, Legian / Bali
Come and join New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year, Mike Langford and New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year, Jackie Ranken on a magical workshop in Bali in March 2013. “This is a photography workshop not just a tour. We share our knowledge to photographers of all levels. Under our watchful guidance you will learn new skills and techniques that will stay with you for the rest of your photographic life.” said Jackie. Jackie has also been the Australian Landscape Photographer Of The Year for the past two years and Mike has authored and co-authored over 25 books on photography in a 30 year career. This workshop will be a fantastic opportunity for beginners or experienced photographers to take their photography to another level in one of the most photogenic places on the planet. There will be ample time over the 7 days to tap into the genius and skill of Mike and Jackie and your photography is guaranteed to improve significantly from day one. Nyepi (the day of silence) is the most important day and special day on the Balinese calendar. Photographically speaking, it’s the days immediately before and after this day that are so visually exciting. This is a careful crafted photography workshop, which takes you inside the “real Bali” and has been designed to allow you to see and experience places in Bali that are very special (just for our group). This is a workshop not to be missed. Accommodation: The Puri Sunia. “one of the best hotels in Bali” (Trip Advisor Top Rating). Tucked away in the rice fields only 10 minutes drive from Ubud Village.
The Wind Festival 2012 16–18 November 2012 (Friday–Sunday) Venue: Ubud village, Bali Screen Below The Wind Festival will be the bridge between the rich Southeast Asian cultures. It will give better understanding in social dynamics and vibrant of the region. The Festival is the place to share your mind and heart about…. Screen Below The Wind Festival will present 15–20 documentary films & photo exhibition on Southeast Asian cultural diversity to local & international communities. This event will be a travelling festival, which is quite new in this region. The Festival will be initiated in Ubud, Bali on November 16–18, 2012. The screenings will take place in 3 venues (2 indoor and 1 outdoor) in famous art village of Bali named Ubud. After the first festival, the films & photo exhibition will travel to four other Southeast Asian cities, with screenings and exhibits held for three days in each place. Project Goals * To encourage & celebrate Southeast Asian cultural diversity * To stimulate documentary film industry in Southeast Asia
Our friendly support team from 'Take it Easy Tours' provide the ground transportation and make every day very special. All of Dana's team are extremely knowledgeable about local lore, customs and the quintessential elements that make the Balinese so unique. We expect this workshop to fill up very quickly expecially since it is planned around the most special time of the year in Bali—Nyepi.
Lunches, 4 Dinners. Special dance and music performance at village involving over 50 performers VIP Visitor arrival service. Pick from the airport on arrival and delivery back to the airport for departure. Specially decorated Sarongs for the tour and to keep as a souvenir. All ground transport whilst on the tour. E-book with selection of the best of everyones images. Professional photographers and guides fees. Does not Include: Alcohol, Tips, 30 day Visa or departure tax, International airfares.
The partners are welcome to join in the dinners and social activities and the special ceremony at the Pejeng Village however will be precluded from joining the actual photo shoots and review sessions with Mike and Jackie. Pricing for the tour is as follows: UDS$ 3335 (double occupancy) USD$ 3860 (single occupancy) Special rate for partners USD$ 2875 ( based on double occupancy ) This includes: 7 nights accomodation at the beautiful Puri Sunia,Ubud, 5
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Visit www.davidmetcalfphotography. com for more detailed information. Contact: David Metcalf E-mail: davidmetcalf3@mac.com Phone: +62 8111331255
WINE & DINE
Therefore, if you wish to sign up please put down a $ 500 deposit either via paypal or via direct credit to my bank account. Accounts in NZD,AUD,IDR,USD. Note that partners( non photographers) are very welcome and a special Itinerary will be provided for them which will include many Bali highlights.
with wines rating up to 94 on Wine Spectator and 93 from Wine Advocate. Chef James will be presenting a special menu for that night using some of the finest ingredients in season and Ms Giulia Lazzerini from Donnafugata win ery will be present to welcome you and tell you the tale behind the success of her wines.
Donnafugata Wine Dinner @ Mozaic Beach Club Saturday, 10 November 2012 Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan–Bali 80361 Mozaic Beach Club and Chef James Ephraim are proud to present the wines of Donnafugata for an exclusive one time only dinner on November 10 th 2012 from 6 PM onward. Donnafugata wines heir from mainland Sicily and the tiny island of Pantelleria, where the nature of the soil, exposure, altitude, climate and vines are the principle variables of the unique taste of the Donnafugata wines. The winery has been producing wines for more than 150 years and has received many international awards and accolades
Diva la Vida Saturday, 1st December 2012 Time: 7–10 pm The Royal Beach Resort, Seminyak Theme: Listen, Learn, Live The Bali Rainbow Community is holding a charity event to help raise awareness and much needed funds to support our community in the fight against the HIV /AIDS. The show will be an extravaganza of light and sound and will include colourful dancers, performances and live auctions. All donations of ANY amount are welcome and very much needed. Even purchasing an admission ticket of Rp 175,000/person is a help! Tickets can be purchased from Bali Joe, Mixwell, Face Bar and other public venues. For more information please contact: Sinta Maroe Phone : +62 81 2394 7142 E-mail : sinta@artisan-asia.com Rio Maryono Phone : +62 81 2392 3814 E-mail : gaybalitours@yahoo.com
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considered! Full details at: www. sunsetwave.com Tel: (02) 9529-2473 Tel: 0417-289-400 – John Tel: 0417-656-098 -Milu- E-mail: sales@sunsetwave.com Just pay at only RP. 1,5 juta/person for group friends 6 people you can get 3 D/2 N free stay at hotel in Bali and free tour in Bali for min 6 people group and family. Just contact : Rere mobile 085 739 178 158 Sanur, (Jl Kesari, 5 mins walk to beach and cafes etc), 5 year lease 'for sale': renovated Balinese house with 2.5 br br and modern kitchen, lots of cupboards, AC, fans, fenced pool, 1 car park, small yard, fully furnished. Rp 700 million for 5 years, incl furniture. E-mail:amolongo@ hotmail.com or call 081 585 117 108. Rare land for 40 year lease, Tanjung Sanur, approx 25 are in 5 are lots, private access road, clear certificates. Rp 6.5 million/are/year. E-mail: amolongo@ hotmail or call 081 585 117 108. (LOMBOK)FOR RENT: BEACHFRONT VILLALUXURY 3 BEDROOM VILLA AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY RENTAL. ENGLISH SPEAKING STAFF. WESTERN OWNED AND OPERATED. PROMO RATES AVAILABLE NOW. PHONE OWNER DIRECT: +62 812 464 0024. VERVE VILLAS LOMBOK INDONESIA. Web: www. vervevillaslombok.com. E-mail: stay@ vervevillaslombok.com Are You Looking for Villa or House on Bali? Feel Free To Contact Us: Putu Villa Rental. 081 936 045 556(Rent-LeaseSale). E-mail: putuvillarental@gmail.com
“Bali — Homestay Villa in the Clouds” — soft opening September 2012. Very quiet country estate of 850 m above sea level, between the village Jatiluwih with its famous rice terrasses, and the mountain BATUKARU, 2200 m. We guarantee cool climate, no pollution, exquisite for relaxation. Go on hiking tours into protected forest, or just sit in fresh air outside and enjoy the overwhelming panorama, unmatched anywhere else in Bali. Your hosts will be Thomas, Hedy, and three golden retrievers. Please contact us on our email for more information : villa. intheclouds@yahoo.com
jobs (looking for STAFF) Business Development Manager - Seeking an experienced expat advisor to lead a business and marketing team for a new large medical facility opening in Nov 2012. We require an individual with a proven track record preferably in the health or hotel industry. Must be a self starter & be able to hit the ground running. Applications & CV to alispice000@gmail.com Sales / Shop Assistant, young, fluent English, hard working. Batu Belig. Contact: Titus 0813 3728 3030 Looking for good, creative, fun and energetic nanny with a background in Education. Able to run child related errands, research/help with homework, and play with them. Email CV to: wendy@ kevalaceramics.com Seeks a Marketing Person (Rp.20.000.000/mth). We seek the services of a female marketing expert, any nationality, with perfect spoken & written English. Candidate must have experience in most of the following: Internet: Search Engine Marketing; Google Adwords, mobile advertising, SEO, Analytics, social media, forums, ad/banner placements and monitoring. Print: publications, pamphlets, brochures, vouchers, etc. (including distribution). Direct Marketing: Women’s gatherings, charity events, vouchers & sponsorship. Privileged Client Memberships Business Partnership Programs. Bank Relations: credit card discounts & points collection, customer gifts. Commissioned Agents: Liaison with hotel & spa operators, travel agents & wedding organizers. Those that do not have experience in most of the above criteria, need not apply. Applications by e-mail to: gkj2020@ yahoo.com
jobs (looking for WORK) I’m looking for part time job. Working at home, have internet connection. Experienced in admin and Accounting. Speak English and Bahasa. Please e-mail: madedewi83@gmail.com Very experienced hotel GM with emphasis on boutique properties, very strong in marketing both locally and internationally, very good in finance, F & B and overall operation. A real team leader and good in people skills, have a lot of pre opening experience, seeking a position as consultant, technical advisor or development in Bali. For my CV please contact 081 2384 2473, philhill@indo. net.id
French teacher, long experience in famous universities and schools, master in languages engineering, looking for teacher position in international school. Very good level in English, Indonesian, Spanish. 0878 8803 1829 cyrillepeters@ gmail.com Russian female—full-time/part-time work. Fluent in Japanese, Russian and English. Please call Marina 0813 3805 8717 or e-mail: kikuchi@mail.ru
AUTOMOTIVE BMW320i For Sale. 2006, Automatic, Black Exterior, Tanned Leather Interior, 250jt Nego. Superb Condition, Phone: +62 812 395 3715 Wayan Car Rental: we provide various cars of transportation with affordable prices during your holiday or business trip in Bali. Tour package daily/ weekly also available. For reservation, please call 081 2380 4547 / 0361 855 0724 (Wayan Pasek). E-mail: booking@ sewamobilmurah.net. Website: www. sewamobilmurah.net For rent. weekly/ monthly KIA Carens 2002 matic. Call: 081 999 942 211
SERVICES
Recovery Yoga Programs www.innerchamberyoga.com Just pay at only RP 3,5 Juta/ person (valid for 6 person min.) get free !! Holiday in Bali 3D/2N in private villas, free tour for 6 people !!, and free Seafood Grill in Jimbaran !!. Reservation: Rere Bali Tour Package. Call: 085 739 178 158. BALI PRIVATE SWIMMING TEACHER ALL LEVEL & AGE. LEO: 081 338 70 4319.
FOR SALE For Sale; Urgent LG TV 21” Ultra Slim. Less than 1 year. Good condition. Only Rp. 900.000. Call 0818 0559 4118 (Ubud). For Sale; Macbook Air 1.1 13” Core2Duo 1.6 Ram 2GB VGA 144MB HDD 80GB OSX 10.6.8, Rp. 3.5 million.Cons : no mic. Electric guitar Yamaha RGX A2 white, Rp. 3 million. Sigma macro 180mm f5.6 Sony mount Rp. 1.7 million. Call 081 7045 5007 (Ubud).
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Seaweed is a commodity with ever increasing value and strongly promoted by the Indonesian Government. Processed into CARRAGENAN it is the highly prices base for cosmetica, food and beverages, etc. We have already collected extensive experience on a field trial basis and look for a financial partner to develop this business into a professional enterprise with high return of investment. Our email address is : manganisim@ yahoo.com
Rescue. Raise. Love. Dog & Cat Adoption Day Saturday, 10 November 2012 10:30am–4:30pm. Chewy's—88D, Jalan Petitenget (Opposite Sarong Restaurant) Kerobokan. Call: 0361 364 2010.E-mail: lovechewys@gmail.com. Dogs & Cats Are Available for Adoption. This Event is Sponsored byAnimal Lovers at Chewy's, Bali Vet International & BARC. Americans: Know how to vote from here? We do and we'll help! We'll get you going in 5 minutes. We're a group of volunteer American expats who provide voting and other info tailored only to Americans here. www.AmericansInIndonesia.org
PERSONALS Looking for a retired Australian living in Bali who would help teach a group of expat Aussie kids about our country and culture. Preferably in Sanur area. E-mail: amolongo@hotmail.com or call: 081 585 117 108.
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