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NURTURE OF NATURE

WHAT DOES CAMPAIGNING FOR GLOBAL WARMING HAVE TO DO WITH A PORRIDGE? IN BALI YOU MIGHT FIND THE ANSWER

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ASUNDER ‘Om Swastiastu...’

Welcome to the Indonesian archipelago and welcome to our April 2010 edition of Bali & Beyond!

Straight into the contents, this month’s Craft & Culture picks up on a certain date on the Balinese 210-day cycle Pawukon calendar. It starts with the question: “What’s campaigning on global warming got to do with a simple bowl of traditional porridge called ‘Bubur Sumsum’?” Find the answer here in Bali.

One simple dish, a favorite dessert and snack, blesses the world so that the environment can be preserved and life on earth can be nurtured.

What’s more, we can enjoy the tasty delight during our casual time - anytime! Flip to the page for a glimpse of the idea.

Through this month’s Profile & Portraits we feature the winning streak by Bulgari Resort Bali’s culinary team, from their achievements and wins in various local, national and international culinary events. Here you can meet Chef Andrew Skinner who has been instrumental and very influential in the winning team’s successes. His and the winning Balinese Chef’s creations can be sampled regularly at this prestigious resort.

In Action & Attractions, let’s dance Balinese style... The beautiful and eloquent moves, together with dynamic facial expressions performed by a Balinese dancer have become legendary. Now, not only the Balinese and other Indonesians are attracted to picking up this part of Balinese heritage but foreigners as well.

Here we note some of the basic movements that every person wanting to pick up the art form must

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take heed of. And places for lessons are far from scarce on the island. And who knows, you might be honored by the chance to take guidance under a living Balinese maestro! We list some of the notable places to learn and figures in the art form as well.

Discover totally unique furniture and accessories that have a true international reputation and following in this month’s Lifestyle & Leisure, with innovative furnishings from Carlo.

In Pondering Point a breakthrough named Visa on Board, where visas and immigration papers are done while in flight has currently been adopt by one of the national airlines.

So upon landing, all issues regarding immigration are cleared and visitors to the island can leave the airport faster without waiting in the long queues and more quickly start enjoying their holiday.

Out of the island, we take you Beyond Bali as one of our avid contributors and adventurers shares with us some findings from his trip to Gunung Penanggungan in East Java. For hundreds of years Penanggungan was one of Java’s most sacred mountains. In this month’s article he shares with us why this peak had such a grip on the imagination of ancient Java.

And this month’s Capital Corner features several recommended spa havens in Jakarta, acknowledging that in a pressure-loaded metropolis like the nation’s capital city, one indeed needs to escape from the hustle and bustle every once in a while. If you and your partner are in the need of a break to “recharge” and relax those stressed muscles and minds the next time you find yourselves there, who knows… these selections will be a good reference.

IB Ngurah Primarta took up photography while still studying at the Denpasar Institute of Arts’ Graphic Design faculty. He now shoots freelance for events, media and actively participates in various competitions.

Gustra uses photography as a medium to articulate and express his art. Cultural, human interest, travel and experimental photography are his subjects.

Tim Hannigan first came to Indonesia to surf the world class waves of Bali, but it was the potential for adventure on dry land that really got him hooked.

Enjoy your adventures while on Bali and throughout the archipelago!

Happy reading and keep safe!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

Kathy Petite spends her time writing about travel, lifestyle, arts and culture. She also writes songs, and is writing a novel she never gets to finish.

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CRAFT&CULTURE NURTURE OF NATURE, What does campaigning for global warming have to do with porridge?

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Bulgari Resort Bali’s culinary team has scored a notable winning streak in recent local, national and international events.

Legong Dancer Gustra

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12 NEW&NEWS This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island.

NEW “ARRIVAL” ON ARRIVALS Visa on Board lets visitors more quickly start enjoying their holiday.

58 BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism industry and what’s new beyond Bali.

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40 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS LET’S DANCE, BALINESE DANCE Now, not only the Balinese and other Indonesians are attracted to picking up Balinese dance but foreigners are interested in the art as well.

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BEYONDBALI A SACRED MOUNTAIN OF JAVA

For hundreds of years Penanggungan was one of Java’s most sacred mountains. This peak had a strong grip on the imagination of ancient Java.

62 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events.

66 SEE&SEEN Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month.

70 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specific tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations.

73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele.

74 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.

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TROPICAL RETREAT dekuta, a budget boutique hotel opening this month in Kuta offers comfort, ambience and flair at affordable prices. Located steps away from famous Kuta Beach, dekuta offers a unique personality; chic with comfortable interiors and contemporary design, a great tourist-centered location, friendly staff - all of which combine to provide a perfect little package at affordable prices for their 51 superior and two deluxe rooms. de Palm Rooftop & Lounge offers views of the skyline and the beach, which may be enjoyed with tasty treats from the bar’s extensive cocktail and tapas menus. The Rooftop & Lounge is also available for private parties, and provides a place to relax on any given day. www.dekuta.com

VIVA ANEW Vivalavi Family Retreat Villa welcomes its new General Manager Yulia Sukanta, who will lead the operations and supervise its villa complex and facilities. She has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 18 years, with expertise in catering and event arrangements, and was the key person at one of the famous hotels in the Nusa Dua area.

Her current vision for Vivalavi is to try to serve, assist and present the most comfortable family villa in Bali. Vivalavi consists of six units in a two bedroom family configuration, each with private kitchen facilities, garden and plunge pool, and complemented by an intimate café-style restaurant adjacent to a common pool and game area.

Vivalavi Family Retreat Villa, Jalan Mertasari 31x Kerobokan, (0361) 8476-028 www.vivalavivillas.com

FOR MEAT LOVERS Hotel Sanur Beach Bali refreshes its weekly “All You Can Eat” Churrascaria event at Peppers Latino Grill & Bar. With a new presentation and personalized service by waiters and waitresses in new uniforms, Churrascaria promises a special dining experience. Giant meat skewers, an extensive salad bar, and delicious desserts are available. A live band entertains guests every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. whilst dance instructors show the latest Salsa moves. Located at the Hotel Sanur Beach Bali, Peppers Latino Grill offers a wide variety of Mexican and other Latin favorites.

The Peppers Bar next door provides nightly entertainment and an extensive selection of cocktails and other beverages.

Sanur Beach Bali, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur (0361) 288-011; www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com

MUSSELS, CLAMS The Bali Dynasty Resort presents a Mussels & Clams promotion at its Golden Lotus Restaurant. The Mussels & Clams Promotions will be featured starting this month through June.

Among the tasty “no MSG” treats include Hot Clear Clam soup with celery, mushroom and chili; Steamed Clams with Blackbean or Garlic sauce; and Pan-Fried Mussels “Szechuan” style.

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WINNING SWINGERS South Korea’s Lee Solar won the Ladies Indonesian Open Golf Championship at New Kuta Club. This 20-year-old golfer won first place for the first time and beat Japanese pro Mina Nakayama. Nakayama placed in the second while Da Na Kim from Korea and Ming Yen Chen from China placed the third and forth. The Ladies Indonesia Open 2010 took place at the New Kuta Club in Pecatu from March 19 to 21. This was a dual sanctioned event between the Ladies Asia Golf Tour (LAGT) and the Indonesian Golf Association and was supported by R&A St. Andrew, Scotland. www.golflink-resorts.com

ENLIGHTENING The Bali-based lighting company InSens’o features quality Indonesian-made products designed by Italian-born owner Roberto Tenace.

With a large factory and several retail shops located in Seminyak, InSens’o is continuously expanding their range. Their showroom features a range of chic lighting products with a focus on designer lamps. The selection is imaginative, almost spiritual, working with colors and moods: tubes, panels, lamps, bell-cones, magic balls and even Buddha’s suspended in water that change color when you tap them.

InSens’o, Jl. Basangkasa 13, Seminyak (0361) 734-243; www.insensobali.com

TALENT FOR TERRACE The Laguna Bali recently announced the appointment of Stephen Seckold as the new Chef de Cuisine for Ocean Terrace Beach Front Dining. Stephen brings a wealth of international culinary experience from luxury resorts and restaurants in New South Wales, London, Sydney, Botswana and most recently the famed Flying Fish restaurant at the Sheraton Fiji Resort.

Seckold joins The Laguna Bali to further strengthen the culinary reputation that the restaurant has already established.

The Laguna, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-327 www.luxurycollection.com/bali

MAJOR TAKE ON The Meliã Bali has embarked on its new Lagoon Access Suites project. The project began in March and expects to be completed at the beginning of the third quarter of 2010.

The project will provide the highest number of lagoon-side suites of any resort in Bali. In line with the resort’s commitment to preserve Balinese culture, a Balinese ‘mecaru’ blessing ceremony and a cocktail presentation for travel agents commenced in February. All of the 43 square meter Lagoon Access suites will have a private patio giving direct access to the resort’s new Lagoon, just steps away.

Melia Bali Villas & Spa, Kawasan Wisata BTDC Lot. 1 Nusa Dua, (0361)771-510; www.meliabali.com

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ON SHELVES Editions Didier Millet Bali announces a new title: “My Journey from Paris to Java” by renowned French novelist and playwright Honore´ de Balzac. Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850), one of the pioneers of literary realism, makes a short fantasy diversion to the mystical island of Java, where he, or rather the narrator, encounters a deadly poisonbreathing tree, civilized monkeys, love-sick sparrows, and the epitome of Oriental desirability of his day – the women of Java.

This charmingly small work was nevertheless much loved by Balzac himself, and it provides a captivating glimpse of the breadth of his imagination. This is the first English edition of the French original Voyage de Paris à Java, featuring color photographs and illustrations of Java and a comprehensive Gazeteer that provides architectural and historical information.

Editions Didier Millet, Bali Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 96B/331 Sanur, (0361) 284-153; www.edmbooks.com

NEW PLAYERS Lotus Restaurants announces its new players. Italian Chef Mauro Sarti and Italian Manager Marco Bertini will be in charge at the Lotus Garden Restaurant in Nusa Dua and Agung Putra Dalem recently replaced Alberto Remondi as Group Manager & Executive Chef of the Lotus Group. Lotus Restaurants presents varied cuisines of the world including Asian and European specialties with an Italian accent along with a wide selection of beverages, surrounded by lotus flowers and Indonesian antiques and in an enchanting and relaxing atmosphere. Twelve international restaurants are operated in Bali, Lombok and Singapore, and additional locations in Southeast Asia are planned. www.lotus-restaurants.com

SPICED UP! The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa introduces its new signature Mojitos selections: Spiced Strawberry Mojito, Garden Mojito, and Royal Mojito. The resort’s F&B team has concocted these three treats from a traditional Mojitos recipe, all with premium Cuban rum. The leading cocktail is the Spiced Strawberry Mojito with fresh strawberry puree and a hint of cracked black pepper, served over crushed ice. The next one to try is the Garden Mojito, with cucumber and fresh mint and topped with sparkling mineral water. For a touch of class, sip the Royal Mojito: the classic Mojito topped with sparkling wine. The mouthwatering nip is now available at both the Lobby Bar and Chess Bar of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa (0361) 771-210; www.nusaduahotel.com

SAVE A TEEN The Aston Denpasar and the Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF) have signed a MOU for a fundraising program called “Save a Teen” on March 19. ”We have invited guests to come and help Indonesian youth reach their goals by donating just one dollar or about 10,000 rupiah when they check-in. This program will begin on March 19 and will be continued for the next 6 months,” said Irmansjah Madewa, General Manager of the Aston Denpasar.

An international school will be built in Singaraja, North Bali and start operations in 2011. About 120 students will be accommodated from all over Bali with a tight examination selection. This school will be the third after Malang, East Java and Palembang, South Sumatera. Aston Denpasar, Jl. Gatot Subroto Barat No. 283, Denpasar, (061) 411-999; www.astondenpasar.com

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SPRINT IN JUNE! The 4th Annual MRA Bali International Triathlon’s date has been announced as June 20. This year’s race will provide athletes the chance to race either in an Olympic distance race, (1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike ride and 10 kilometer run), or a shorter Sprint distance race (500 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike ride and 5 kilometer run). Sprint distance athletes will begin in a separate group, commencing within 30 minutes after the start of the main Olympic distance race. The shorter sprint distance will be open to both individual and 3-member team participation.

The MRA Bali International Triathlon was recently named one of the 100 best races around the world in the March 2010 issue of Triathlete magazine and one of the 10 best vacation triathlons in the world. www.balitriathlon.com

SIXTH YEAR, SIX-STAR The Oakley Pro 2010 a 6-Star Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship event, will be held from April 1-10 at Canggu Beach. Oakley returns again this year to host the first event of this year’s Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championships series.

A Mecca for the international surfing community, and one of the most photographed waves in the region, Canggu is just as userfriendly for the spectators as for the surfers. A total prize purse of nearly Rp 50 million ($5,000 USD) with Rp 10 million ($1,000 USD) going to the winner of the Open Division; along with valuable championship points, will ensure the level of competition is high. www.oakleyindonesia.com/oakleypro10 www.isctour.com

IN RESIDENCE Matthew Hill has joined the Conrad Hotels & Resorts as the Resident Manager of Conrad Bali. Prior, Hill was Executive Assistant Manager at the Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island. He has held senior management positions at the Hamilton Island Resort and at the Peppers Retreats & Resorts in Australia. As part of his new role Hill will further enhance the Wellness program at the Jiwa Spa. Conrad Bali, Nusa Dua (0361) 778-788 www.conradbali.com

SUSHI GONE CHIC KO Sushi Lounge & Bar , the InterContinental Bali Resort’s Japanese restaurant, unveils its newly refurbished cocktail selection and new design. KO Sushi Lounge & Bar has taken its refined Japanese aesthetic and improved upon it, creating a sumptuous new identity. The interior space has been opened up by clever and innovative use of interior design to generate warmth and peace. Up to 50 guests can choose to enjoy a relaxed and informal gathering in the generously cushioned gold armchairs, or a more traditional dining experience at a table setting. The Japanese design ethic is typified by oversized hanging lanterns and carved wall lighting panels shedding a gentle light on the floor to ceiling columns and recesses in layered stone. A stunning collection of glassworks complements the space’s collection of local and international artwork. The ultra modern and beautiful swirling abstracts of the sushi bar backsplash provide a dynamic backdrop to the fresh array of fine seafood on display.

InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-888

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NURTURE OF NATURE, BLESS FOR BOUNTIFUL

Nowadays bubur sumsum is not only found in traditional markets but also in restaurants or star rated hotels as among their choices of desserts.

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its pros and cons) has

the growing demand for space.

Humans indeed need to be aware of the

become the hottest

significance of plants in the ecosystem and

environmental issue

their continuity. Perhaps regret is avoidable,

around, and now it has

and that’s where local wisdom kicks in.

evolved into a political

In Bali, the local societies hold onto local

issue and is being discussed among the

wisdom, which also edify respect for the

many nations. While national leaders and

environment including plants, embedded

environmental experts talk of it endlessly,

in religious Hindu and ancestral traditional

societies everywhere talk of the climatic

teachings.

conditions they experience openly.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

A quote from the Bhagavad-Gita goes, “from food comes forth beings, and from rain

Change (IPCC) claims that most of the

food is produced; from Yadnya (sacrifice,

rise in average global temperature in the

sincerity) arises rain, and Yadnya is born of

20th century results from the increase in

action.” Plants are the producers in the food

greenhouse gases produced from the result

chain, and Hinduism reveres the divine forces

of human activity.

of nature through the god Sangkara, the god

One of the human activities mentioned is mass deforestation, from clearing land for

of plants.

The Balinese Hindus worship Dewa

industry and commerce. Millions of hectares

Sangkara every 210 days in accordance with

of forests have been cleared annually to fulfill

the Balinese calendar system. The sanctified

PHOTO BY NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI

What does campaigning for global warming have to do with a porridge?

In Bali, you might find the answer.

G

lobal warming (amidst

At The Patra Bali, bubur sumsum can be found at the dessert sections of the buffet, and also, every Friday they hold ‘night markets’ featuring various traditional menu items including the porridge.

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A unique component of the offerings is porridge or locally referred to as ‘bubur’ or ‘bubuh’, which makes way into the ritual’s other name, Tumpek Bubuh.

day on their calendar for Sangkara is

Tumpek Pengatag mainly refers to

The porridge is made up of glutinous

known as Tumpek Uduh, also referred to

what comprises the offerings, when tree

rice powder or ‘tepung ketan’. Cooked

as Tumpek Bubuh, Tumpek Pengarah and

trunks are tapped in a small ritual (tapping

with coconut milk and extracts from the

Tumpek Pengatag. Such diverse names

in Balinese is nagtag) while addressing the

suji leaves that tint the mixture green, the

for a single ritual, but actually each name

notions of blessing for the plants. It is also

result is the porridge known by the local

bears its own meaning.

where part of the philosophy of respect

name of Bubur Sumsum.

In Tumpek Pengarah, pengarah

for the environment, as where respect for

Why is the porridge part of the offering?

means ‘directive’ while in Tumpek

fellow human beings is put into practice;

The philosophical meaning is so that the

Uduh, uduh means ‘to ask’, as the ritual

communicating with and admiring their

plants can easily absorb fertile nourishment

boasts aspects as in ‘asking’ the plants,

significant roles in human life.

from the earth’s soil and process it to all

especially the fruit-bearing plants, on

A unique component of the offerings

the parts of the plants to produce the

the premise of the impending Galungan

is a special form of porridge or locally

holidays. They ask for blessings over

referred to as ‘bubur’ or ‘bubuh’, which

the plants so that they will produce

makes way into the ritual’s other name,

archipelago snack. This is so because

plentiful fruit, flowers, and lush foliage. On

Tumpek Bubuh. The porridge offerings

it is also widely known throughout the

Galungan Day, the Hindus rely heavily on

are colored green, as each Hindu god is

Indonesian islands, and different versions

the harvests of fruits, flowers and leaves in

attributed its own color of the spectrum

exist throughout other Southeast Asian

order to celebrate.

and Dewa Sangkara’s color is green.

countries. Muslims in Indonesia also favor

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desired quality and quantity of harvests.

Bubur sumsum is a typical Nusantara

PHOTO BY NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI

At the Melia Bali in Nusa Dua for instance, the color of the bubur sumsum is not only green but are also found in combinations of white, chocolate and yellow.

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the porridge as a fast breaking meal

It is generally a dessert. Quite the opposite

during the Ramadhan fasting month. It is

to the typical western version porridge

It’s only that the color served here is not

easily found in any traditional market.

of oats and gruel, the likes of which are

green, as it is quite hard to explain that

usually taken for breakfast.

it is derived from natural coloring. But

The porridge can be served with or without other ingredients. In Bali it is

“The green comes from the daun suji

“Our guests like the bubur sumsum.

of course, we use daun suji whenever

sometimes served with additional ‘kolak’

extract, the chocolate brown comes from

we want green. The difference between

or sweet stewed banana slices, or ‘ronde’

brown sugar, the yellow comes from

Indonesians and foreigners in terms of

flour dumplings, etc.

custard powder, and the white means that

taste is that Indonesians don’t like it too

no coloring whatsoever has been added

sweet, thus the palm sugar sauce rare

Roxb, is a clumping plant whose leaves

because the glutinous rice powder is itself

gets refilled,” joked Wayan Sunia, chef at

are widely used for natural food coloring in

white,” explained Melia Bali’s Executive

The Patra Bali.

traditional cuisine. Furthermore, its leaves

Chef, I Gusti Ngurah Kanca.

Daun Suji or Pleomele angustifolia

are also known as source of tonic to treat

This is a much favored dessert which

Making it out all in the end, from one simple dish, we are able to revere the

leukemia and is featured in many Eastern

frequently makes its way to the buffet line.

divine. A small bowl of porridge blesses

Asian medicinal recipes.

From his observation, guests instantly like

the world so that the environment can be

it. They easily become accustomed to the

preserved and life on earth be nurtured.

found in traditional markets but also in

taste, moreover it can be found elsewhere

What’s more, we can enjoy the tasty

restaurants or star rated hotels as among

in Indonesia. The same case goes for

delight during our casual time!

their choices of desserts. At the Melia Bali

The Patra Bali, where it is found in the

in Nusa Dua for instance, the color of the

dessert section of the buffet. Also, every

Perhaps after reading this, you might be

bubur sumsum is not only green but also

Friday they hold night markets featuring

able to ponder over your next dessert. ■

white, chocolate and yellow. But don’t

various traditional menu items including the

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

worry; all colors are natural, non-artificial.

mentioned porridge.

photos by Made Suwardana

Nowadays bubur sumsum is not only

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Bubur can indeed symbolize anything.

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

Discover totally unique furniture and quality interior accessories that have a definite international reputation and following, at the Carlo Showroom in Sanur.

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is name might ring a bell for those people with a basic grasp of European history. For others, searching for his name on the net would easily lead to various great Italian figures that fall in the line of

art, be it an 1885 classical Italian maestro fencer or a baroque sculptor of 1876.

But here in a corner of idyllic Sanur, in his retail outlet on Jalan Danau Poso, a living visionaire (and ‘artist’ in his own right) has etched his own name in the world of quality interior design and furnishing, through his mastery in the use of natural materials.

And from this island, his works and collaborative projects and high profile commissions have decorated, augmented, and added a distinct touch to prestigious hotels, resorts and residences all over the globe.

Italian designer Carlo Pessina’s work can be found in many of the world’s most prestigious resorts and spas, as well as in the homes of people with a passion for the beautiful and the unique.

Carlo pioneered the use of many materials including coconut, seashell, stone, brass, pebbles, woods and

Carlo has pioneered the use of materials including coconut, seashell, stone, brass, pebbles, wood and natural fibers. His design flair and passion for quality and finish are evident throughout the pieces at the Sanur retail outlet.

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By integrating coconut shells, penshells, mother-of-pearl and terrazzo in the designs, one-of-a-kind pieces are produced. This unique combination of high design and exotic materials give each of the pieces a contemporary style with primitive verve.

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natural fibers. His work has attracted

as the project at Bali’s Sheraton before its

plenty of imitators, but none have

recent rebranding.

managed to equal his design flair or his passion for quality and finish.

Carlo’s charming Design & Marketing

For 20 years now, Carlo has been producing furniture for hospitality projects and beautiful houses around the world, not

assistant, Barcelonian born Anna

only using coconut shells but also other

Gutierrez, showed me into the realm of

natural materials, which are embedded in

these beautiful pieces that are self defining

the various objects and furniture items in

and unique.

his Sanur showroom - from solid tables,

She explained how Carlo started off

lounge chairs, cabinets and stools that

with his enterprise, his inspiration built

apply the intricate use of natural fibers,

on meditating on the use of the coconut,

stones, sea shells, barks and metals in

because it was only used for cooking

their various forms.

and there was plenty of it available on a

By also integrating the coconut shells

tropical island like Bali. It fascinated him in

with penshells, mother-of-pearl and

the sense that it was a way to recycle the

terrazzo in the designs, one-of-a-kind

common but beautiful material, yet bringing

pieces, exceptional in craftsmanship and

it in to another level of use. A higher level.

understated beauty are produced. This

And the trade progressed onward with

unique combination of high design and

very important projects that made use of

exotic materials give each of the pieces a

everything, all in coconut shells, like at the

contemporary style with primitive verve.

Amankila Resort that was a collaborative endeavor with architect Ed Tuttle as well

Carlo admits, “I think my work is clearly a blend of both styles - west and east.

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Morotai pillars augment corners of a room and create a warmth in the overall ambience. Intricate textures from natural materials are omni-present throughout the items, such as in this Penida Credenza that comprises batik motifs.

Without my previous experience in Italy my

resorts and private residences throughout

products would not be as they are today,

the world. His client list includes the high

and of course if I was not in Bali I don’t

flyers in luxury hospitality such as the Four

longer than two decades, Carlo Pessina is

know how my creations would be.”

Seasons, the Aman Resorts, the Hyatt,

seen as a visionary who single-handedly

Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Sheraton

took on the challenge to expose the

and presidential palaces.

detailed beauty and durability of tropical

He recalls his early years in the trade, saying “I am an autodidact; I abandoned my studies in my twenties to start working

If you happen to stay at the Amankila in

aesthetic designs and finishes.

With his experience that now spans

resources to a worldwide audience.

in advertising when I was in Torino. I ended

Candidasa, enjoy a feast for your eyes with

Carlo’s furniture can be found in Bali

up working with my friend Mr. Rino Ferrario

the natural textures that are a showcase of

as well as abroad through his exclusive

and we had good clients like Ferrero, Lancia,

its own of Carlo’s innovative furnishings.

representatives in the US, Russia, Italy,

Eaton and many more. I feel more like an

However, after years of dealing with

France and Malaysia; but the best is when

artist but now I end up having more than

architects and interior consultants on an

you’re in Bali, take a worthwhile trip to this

400 workers in my factory in Bali, producing

appointment basis only, Carlo decided it

corner of Sanur. ■

my creations and also customizing them for

was time to expand and give individual

Text by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

the needs of all the clients.”

buyers the opportunity to access his

Courtesy photos

Supported by his factory in rural Tabanan and his team of highly skilled artisans, Carlo spent years creating

exclusive pieces. Thus, the Carlo Showroom was launched six years ago in 2004.

This well appointed space in Sanur

■ Carlo Showroom Jl. Danau Poso No.22, Sanur

sophisticated furniture and decorative

showcases an extensive range of furniture

(0361) 285-211

pieces for the niche market of prestigious

collections defined by unusual and

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

VIE, VINI… VICI

The man behind Bulgari Resort’s culinary winning team, Chef Andrew Skinner.

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he Bulgari Resort Bali, which opened in 2006,

One can easily recall their memorable dining experience at The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Sangkar Restaurant – perched 150 meters above the seashore high on a cliff overlooking the broad azure of the Earth’s third largest ocean, one of the best views in Bali. And it is the award-winning culinary brigade behind the kitchen doors that assures the guests of an exceptional culinary experience. hanging from the ceiling.

The cages can fit any diner’s

boasts international

interpretation. One is plainly ‘caged’ or

standard restaurants and

beautifully ‘confined’ in the pleasurable but

a very talented team of

casual dining moment, and you can ‘let

chefs. Il Ristorante is the

yourself fly free’ on the alfresco dining area,

resort’s signature restaurant and seats 36,

with the breeze and bird’s eye view of the

the perfect place to enjoy the very best of

azure sea, and with the award winning

Italian cuisine.

talent of the figures behind the delectable

For all day dining the 70-seat Sangkar Restaurant offers creative cuisine combining traditional recipes of the region

cuisine, diners are assured of a valuable culinary experience.

Here we highlight the winning streak

with modern culinary techniques and

that the culinary team of the Bulgari Resort

presentation. Named after the traditional

Bali has been on recently.

Indonesian rooster cage, the venue’s

Executive Chef Andrew Skinner is an

theme and décor incorporates outdoor

award-winning chef whose ‘silver jubilee’

spaces and breathtaking cliff views.

of years in the industry is unrivalled. He led

Indulge in the dining experience

the resort’s Food & Beverage team to total

Bali pride, Global Chef Asia, and Executive Sous Chef at the Bulgari, Chef I Wayan Wicaya.

The 2006 win was in Vini Vidi Vici

of Indonesia and Asia with touches of

triumph in the Bali round of the Meat &

manner, as the resort’s food and beverage

Japanese, Thai, Malay, Vietnamese,

Livestock Australia’s Black Box Challenge

service was only just up and running at

and Western — a fine combination of

in late 2006. The Bulgari culinary team took

that time and fresh off the opening of its

contemporary cuisine. Sangkar literally

top honors in one of the individual sections

two world-class restaurants.

means ‘cage’ in Indonesian, so the

and was judged to have created the Best

restaurant’s interior is defined with the

Fish Course on the way to winning the

members of the culinary brigade of the

exquisite décor of subtly lit rooster cages

overall prize back then.

resort had once again been awarded for

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Fresh from the turn of this year,

their creative talents – winning the final

had won seven continental semi-finalists

event of the World Association of Chefs

competing for the top prize in Santiago.

Chef Andrew Skinner, serving as team

Society (WACS) Global Chef’s Challenge

The final round of competition had chefs

coach, and the kitchen brigade at Bulgari

in Santiago, Chile – the competition that

from seven regions preparing a four-course

supported Wicaya’s bid.

brought together internationally acclaimed

dinner for twelve people. Prepared and

chefs from around the world to showcase

presented under the unforgiving gaze of a

prize, stating that winning the title of Global

the finest cuisine and the rarest wines.

blue-ribbon panel of Master Chefs, judges

Chef Asia was one of the highlights of his

Balinese chef I Wayan Wicaya, Executive

rated the meal on culinary, hygiene and

career. He remembered to stay calm and

Sous Chef at the Bulgari Resort Bali, won

preparation standards.

focused and simply do his best.

first place in the prestigious Global Chefs

The Final “cook-off” in Chile saw

the world finals.

Obviously Wayan was delighted with his

Joining Wicaya in Chile was Alex

Challenge, beating out 6 other continental winners. The competition, one of the largest in the world, is held bi-annually.

Chef I Wayan Wicaya together with Junior Chef Alexander Tanuhardja from the Bulgari Resort Bali headed off to Chile after

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bali’s commitment to quality and dedication in each field of culinary expertise is reconfirmed.

winning the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS) Global Chef’s Challenge

our chefs in a battle against chefs from

Tanuhardja, Commis Chef at the Bulgari

held in Hong Kong in 2009. Back in 2008,

Norway, Canada, Portugal, Holland, Dubai

Resort who also serves as the President

Chef Wayan Wicaya scored a Gold Medal

and Australia, all vying for the gold cup.

of the Bali Young Chefs Club. In Santiago,

at the Global Chef Challenge, also held in

Before competing in Santiago, Chile,

each competing chef was allowed an

Hong Kong, and then another Gold Medal

I Wayan Wicaya had to undergo the

apprentice or assistant to help prepare the

at the Bali Salon Culinaire the same year.

arduous two-year battery of local, national

four-course meal. Alex has been with the

and regional competitions before earning

chef throughout the competition, exposed

the right to represent Indonesia and Asia in

to the highest level of expertise as he

The Global Chefs Challenge saw talented chefs from 88 counties that

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Il Ristorante (previous page) is the resort’s signature restaurant and seats 36, the perfect place to enjoy the very best of Italian cuisine. The 70-seat Sangkar Restaurant (right) offers creative cuisine combining traditional recipes of the region with modern culinary techniques and presentation.

competed against Michelin-starred chefs

from hotels and restaurants competing

from Europe, America, Australia and Africa.

for various prize categories, and it was

There was also a wine-pairing

Fruit and Vegetable Carving.

To further enhance their reputation, the

a night of celebration for the Bulgari Bali

Culinary Team was awarded 4 out of the 5

competition held in conjunction with the

Hotels and Resorts culinary team who was

challenge trophies to be won: Best Pastry

Global Chef Challenge. Wayan tasted 8

elected the Best Culinary Team for 2010.

Chef, Best Chef Individual Hot Cooking

premiere Chilean wines in order to pair 3

They were also awarded three additional

Chef, Best Hot Cooking Team Chefs and

of the wines with his menu. Indonesia also

titles, namely Best Pastry Chef, Best

Best Culinary Organization Team.

won this award, creating a clean sweep for

Individual and Team Hot Cooking.

Wicaya and Indonesia.

The heroes’ welcome after the

During the three days of competition,

These trophies further reconfirmed Bulgari Hotels & Resort’s Bali’s

the Bulgari team had 14 entries and

commitment to quality and dedication in

homecoming from Chile had the team

received 12 medals. Achievements were

each field of culinary expertise. ■

adding to their fine winning streak recently

7 Gold Medals, amongst them for Pastry

Text by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

at an event held on home soil at a national

Petit Fours, Individual Live Cooking and

Photos courtesy

culinary competition, the Salon Culinaire

Hot Team Cooking Black Box Category,

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bali

2010, held from March 11-13 at the BICC,

and 5 Course Fine Dining. 3 Silver Medals

The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua.

for Bread Show Piece, Individual Hot

This culinary competition, in which Chef

Cooking Indonesian Family Style and Team

■ Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bali Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas

Wicaya also scored a Silver Medal in back

Hot Cooking – Black Box, and also 2

Kangin Uluwatu, (0361) 847-1000

in 2004, featured approximately 270 chefs

Bronze Medals for Fusion Sushi Platter and

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PONDERINGPOINT

Tidying up and reorganizing… tasks that never seem to end.

Problems need to be resolved by the day. Such is the case at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport.

NEW ARRIVAL ON ARRIVALS

B

ali, a small island with a

the jet-lagged, yearning for a place to

big and deep impression.

lean on through the process. But this is

Several times hailed

international regulation. You need to sort

as the most beautiful

out your papers. So patience is quite in

island in the world, a

demand when you get into these lines.

most favorite tourism

destination, and not to mention more

is very far from top notch. All the small

specifically of Ubud, with one hotel or spa

things, like running out of toilet paper in the

in Bali titled “the best in the world.” No

restrooms, or the din of people promoting

wonder it lures so many.

stuff, and on to one of the most frequently

Brochures, web promotions and tourism publications lead the tourism masses to Bali to take in all the wonders it

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the international arrival.

After the same criticisms have kept on flowing for long enough, at last

these wonders once they set foot in Bali?

the Indonesian government issued a breakthrough, a collaboration between the

on Bali soil steps into the Ngurah Rai

Directorate General of Immigration, Garuda

International Airport. Out of the plane and

Indonesia (the largest state owned airline)

then into the airport, oops... you see a lot

and BNI (one of the state owned national

of tumult at the long queues. Some long

banks) with the Tourism Office.

flight passengers would find the standing

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has to offer. But do they really experience Currently, the first foot that lands

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Well, it’s no secret that the service here

This breakthrough is named Visa

time welcome, yet for regulars and the

on Board, where visas and immigration

majority, it’s a great deal of legwork for

papers are done while in flight. So upon

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landing, all issues regarding immigration are cleared and visitors to the island can leave the airport faster without waiting in

All issues regarding immigration are cleared and visitors to the island can leave the airport faster without waiting in long queues and more quickly start enjoying their holiday.

the long queues and more quickly start enjoying their holiday.

Here’s how it works. Garuda opens a visa voucher service counter at the tourists’

This service came into effect at the

has gradually shown improvement.

country of departure. The settlements

start of February with Garuda 881 flight

are then sent to the immigration office in

from Tokyo to Bali with 168 passengers

achievement of Garuda being categorized

Another positive highlight is the

Indonesia. Administrative and visa issuance

on board. Jero Wacik, the Minister of

by Skytrax as a 4-star airline. Skytrax is a

matters are settled by an Indonesian

Tourism and Culture, stated to a number

private London-based company that has

immigration officer onboard the plane, so

of media representatives that he was

ranked world airlines since 1989. Skytrax

upon landing at the destination, the tourist

optimistic that the service would increase

has the facility to carry out analysis and

need only to show a special card for visa

visitors’ satisfaction. It also resulted in

research on the service improvement of

and immigration clearance.

the government’s confidence in setting

the airline industry including airports.

In the national paper Neraca, Faik

targets for tourism arrivals to Bali at 2.3

Fahmi, Garuda Indonesia’s Senior GM for

million for year 2010. Data from the Bali

approved of prestige, then opportunities to

the Japanese, Chinese, South Korean and

Government Tourism Office showed 2009

add international service routes lie ahead.

the United States regions, expressed that

tourist arrivals from countries respectively,

If networks expand, the Visa on Board

the visa on board solution would drastically

Australia: 446,042, Japan: 319,473,

service can not only be enjoyed by tourists

cut short the process to four hours. This

China: 199,000, Malaysia: 132,835, South

departing from Japan but by all who board

is counting from the departure up to

Korea: 123,879, Taiwan: 119,413, France

the Garuda flights.

exiting the airport’s immigration gate at the

110,244, UK: 92,898, Germany: 74,678

international airport. Besides shortening

and The Netherlands: 74,409 visitors.

the long and strenuous visa queues, it

An old saying goes something like, ‘a

If Garuda has been successfully

Tidying up and service improvements will hopefully continue. Good service will further appeal to visitors. And the most

would also definitely improve Indonesia’s

mile journey starts with one single step’.

effective and free form promotion ever

first impression in the eyes of foreign

And this breakthrough program also

– word of mouth – will benefit Indonesia’s

visitors, and in the end add to the appeal

started with one city, Tokyo. Garuda has

appeal in general.■

of the destination for future visits.

flights to 23 international destinations. It

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Garuda has flights to 23 international destinations.

Gradually, Garuda has shown improvement.

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

ELOQUENT THE BALINESE WAY

MOVES,

The beautiful and eloquent moves together with the dynamic facial expressions performed by a Balinese dancer have become legendary. Now not only the Balinese and other Indonesians are attracted to this part of the Balinese heritage but foreigners are as well

T

he clock showed 2

in synchrony. There are those that already

of the late dance maestro Wayan Gandra

p.m. and the children

know the moves by heart and are fluent

and granddaughter of Made Lebah,

were all ready with their

at the counts, but there are also the fresh

a gamelan maestro. She also had the

training costumes, which

starters who still strive at getting the moves

chance to learn dance under the guidance

consisted of a length

and rhythms right. The more experienced

of dance maestro Gusti Made Sengog

of kamen cloth, a waist

ones are usually in the front row, so their

Niang Sengog, and has served as an

strap, and a bokor flower tray. Today they

new friends can view them as examples.

Indonesian arts ambassador traveling

are learning the Pendet dance, which is

However, their coaches swiftly approach

abroad to perform.

usually considered the most basic dance

them and help them out with each move.

Now she dedicates her life to children.

The Agung Rai Museum of Art, better

Dance lessons are held every day, except

form for anyone interested in picking up Balinese dance, especially for ladies. In

known by its abbreviated name ARMA,

during certain occasions such as when

nearly all dance workshops, this is the first

is located in the village of Pengosekan

religious ceremonies are at their peak. One

dance that is taught.

in Ubud, and has a mission to preserve

dance can be completely mastered after a

The Pendet is one of the oldest

Balinese culture and introduce local arts

year of practice.

Balinese dances used in ceremonies.

to youth at an early age. They provide a

There are gestures of worship and the

special space at the Museum for children

easy as they may seem. There are basic

use of flower petals in its sequence. Yet

to learn to dance. The children are mostly

dance moves that must be understood

lately the Asosiasi Seni Tari Indonesia (the

elementary grade schoolchildren and

and usually this is the most difficult part,

Indonesian Arts Institute) in Denpasar has

are taught basic traditional dance by

yet it forms the strong base.

recreated it into an abridged version that

experienced dance teachers.

falls into the welcoming dance category of Balinese dance.

On this afternoon there are three

Dancing the Balinese forms are not as

There are at least three basics that must be mastered; gem, seledet, and

teachers and one of them is Luh Mas

egol. Ngagem is executing the asymmetric

Sriati, better known by her peers and

position of the body in a stationary

accompanying music is played, and at

pupils as ‘Bu Luh Mas’. She is one among

posture. Agem can be divided into two

specific times they start to move together

the senior Balinese dancers, the daughter

parts: right and left. The right agem is

Children line up in rows, then recorded

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Dancing the Balinese forms are not as easy as they may seem. There are basic dance moves that must be understood and usually this is the most difficult part, yet it forms the strong base.

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Those curious about Bali’s arts and culture will find the answers in Ubud. For those who just want to know the basics, they can pay to visit the various local workshops. But for those who want to dive even deeper, they can pay a living Balinese maestro a visit.

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when the upper body slants to the right and the hips to the left, while the hands are at shoulder level.

the hip, hand gestures, and the head.

ARMA not only encourages children to get involved in dance lessons, they also

Seledet is the facial expression that

open their classes to foreign visitors who

focuses on the sharp dashing glances of

want to dive deeper into these Balinese

the eyes, with directions in accordance

dance forms. Several hotels in the Ubud

to the agem posture. While executing

area also send their guests to try out

or ngagem to the right, then the seledet

dance with the dance coaches at ARMA.

glances would normally be to the upper right and lower right.

Learning to nyeledet does not only

Practicing can also be done at The Kamandalu Resort & Spa. This hotel that sits on the border with Tegallalang also

involve the eye movements but also the

invites senior dance coaches and facilitates

facial expressions. A dance surely comes

the local children to further hone their skills

to life when dynamic expressions are

at the art.

skillfully carried out. Sometimes a dancer

Ubud surely has become a focal point

may either seem fierce, sweet and timid, or

in the island’s art scene. Those curious

dead serious, depending on the act being

about Bali’s arts and culture will find the

performed.

answers in Ubud. For those who just want

Egol or the ‘hip shake’ is executed

to know the basics, they can pay to visit

while stepping on the spot or forward.

the various local workshops. But for those

It is the most difficult move and requires

who want to dive even deeper, they can

stamina. Because the body posture when

pay a living Balinese maestro a visit.

executing this move is not standing upright

Luh Mas is one among these masters

but rather in what the Balinese refer to

who accept pupils. Several times she

as ngeed or standing with a slight squat.

agreed to teach foreign students who

Generally this is the position throughout

seriously want to pick up the art form.

the dance sequence. Besides that, the

For these kinds of pupils, the sessions

ngegol is not only about shaking the hips

are intense and held privately. They not

but also maintaining the harmony between

only learn the moves but also discuss the

Learning Balinese dance can be done throughout the island. One hotel in the Nusa Dua area, Laguna The Luxury Collection has also added a facility for its guests, especially children. (courtesy photos)

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ARMA not only encourages children to get involved in dance lessons, they also open their classes to foreign visitors who want to dive deeper into these Balinese dance forms. Several hotels in the Ubud area also send their guests to try out dance with the dance coaches at ARMA.

philosophies behind each dance and each

also teach Balinese gamelan orchestra to

move so they can best understand and

visitors and are now active performers.

embody the spirit of the art.

Several other senior Balinese dancers

One Japanese visitor who delved into Balinese dance under a maestro’s

that can be asked for guidance include

guidance and stuck to it is Koyano

the likes of the topeng mask and gambuh

Tetsuro. In the beginning he came to learn

maestros from the village of Batuan, I

Balinese gamelan, but he was attracted

the guidance of Komang Suarti, The

Made Djimat; Kebyar Duduk maestro, Ida

to dance forms and even wayang shadow

Laguna’s Human Resources Manager. So

Bagus Oka Wirjana or better known by the

puppetry. He now frequents Bali and has

far, the children who participate express

name Gus Aji Blangsinga from the village

the honor of dancing at temples during

high enthusiasm in each of their moves.

of Blangsinga.

religious ceremonies and anniversaries.

Balinese dance give you the chance to feel

Those keen may also visit the Sanggar

Learning Balinese dance can be done

and experience part of the heritage, which

Cudamani dance workshop in the village

throughout the island. One hotel in the

suits both young and old. ■

of Pengosekan. Sanggar Cudamani is

Nusa Dua area has also added a facility

Text and photos by

managed by the husband and wife couple

for its guests, especially children. The

Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

of artist Dewa Putu Berata and Emiko

Laguna also provides its guest’s children

Saraswati Susilo, together with Dewa Putu

with complimentary Balinese dance

Berata’s brother, Dewa Ketut Alit. The

lessons as one of their kid’s club activities.

workshop was officially opened in 1997,

The children can get busy learning the

although the activities have been carried

moves while their parents have their own

out long before that. They now not only

agenda. They can don traditional Balinese

(0361) 974 228,

teach the local children to dance but they

attire during the lessons and learn under

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■ The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-327, www.luxurycollection.com/bali ■ Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

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BEYONDBALI

For hundreds of years, Penanggungan was one of Java’s most sacred mountains.

According to legend, when Hinduism first arrived in Indonesia, Mount Meru the mythical home of the gods was shifted to Java.

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Meals are served and drinks are passed around...

Raja Ama Doko Lomi Djara and group are indulging delightedly in the English veal dish (the last on the ship) and the quality European beverages. Cheers all around on board the Endeavour that night in September of 1770. When Raja Ama Doko left the Endeavour, Captain James Cook ordered his crew to fire off nine salvos in honor of the king.

A SACRED MOUNTAIN

I

OF JAVA

In the deep green forest on the slopes of the

water supply is drawn, is still seen as a place of power

Penanggungan volcano the cool air is filled with

today, as it has been throughout Java’s history.

the sound of running water and the scent of

On a clear day you can see Gunung Penanggungan

incense. At the end of a steep, potholed road,

from the center of Surabaya. This 1,653-metre

surrounded by a thicket of tall trees and tangled

mountain stands like a sentinel at the edge of the

creepers, stands Candi Jolotundo. This Hindu

volcanic hinterland that is just an hour and a half away

water temple is over a thousand years old, but

by road from the crowded East Java capital.

even today, long since most of Java converted

For hundreds of years, Penanggungan was one of

to Islam, it is still attracting a steady stream

Java’s most sacred mountains. According to legend,

of pilgrims. In the damp niches, people place

when Hinduism first arrived in Indonesia, Mount

Balinese-style offerings of leaves and petals; on

Meru the mythical home of the gods was shifted to

the temple’s central platform of carved basalt,

Java. But the peak suffered some damage in transit:

men sit cross-legged in meditation. And in the

the base broke away to form Mount Semeru in the

bathing tanks on either side – women to the left,

Bromo-Tengger Massif, while the smooth summit

men to the right – people stand in the cool, clear

tumbled some 60 kilometers to the north to form

water, bowing their heads beneath the rivulets in

Penanggungan.

search of blessing and the energy of this sacred place.

It’s easy to see why this peak had such a grip on

There are Balinese migrants, Chinese Indonesians,

the imagination of ancient Java. Rising steeply from

and a few local Christians amongst the visitors, but

the hot yellow coastal plain in a perfect cone and

most of the pilgrims here are Javanese Muslims. This

flanked by a series of smaller attendant summits, it

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The hard work is worth it. From the rim of the shallow crater, the view opens over the green landscape of East Java.

Hindu dynasties it was a pilgrimage

Visit at any time and you will see people

destination and the focus of intensive

who have driven up from the nearby cities

temple building. Today the remains of

to bathe and to fill bottles with the water

some 81 temples dot the forested slopes.

– said by locals to be second in quality only

Oldest is the sacred bathing place

to that from the Zam-Zam well in Mecca.

at Jolotundo on the western slope of

In fact, you’ll probably be encouraged

the mountain. A facade of dark, carved

to take a dip yourself – and you should!

basalt set into the steep hillside, it dates

Mystical powers aside, the cool and clean

from the time of Sanjaya, the dynasty

water is incredibly refreshing. But for

also responsible for Java’s biggest Hindu

those serious about accessing Jolotundo’s

monument at Prambanan. Built around

power, locals say it is necessary to visit

977 AD, Sanskrit inscriptions connect

after dark,-- between midnight and 2 am.

the place to Udayana, the king of the old

Every night –especially when the moon is

unified kingdom of Bali who was married

full – this remote place deep in the forest is

to a Sanjaya princess. The natural spring

busy with visitors.

here, fed by pure mountain mineral water,

There is another sacred Sanjaya-era

was probably considered sacred long

bathing place on the eastern side of

before the temple was built, and of all

Penanggungan. Follow a rising, narrowing

Penanggungan’s temples it is the one still

lane off the roaring Surabaya-Malang

most venerated today.

Highway and you’ll reach Candi Belahan,

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People drive up from the nearby cities to bathe and fill bottles with the water – said by locals to be second in quality only to that from the Zam-Zam well in Mecca. known locally by its more racy name,

Singosari made its own additions to

Candi Tetek, the “Breasts Temple”, for

the sacred geography of Penanggungan,

the obvious reasons; the supply of sacred

the most striking of which is Candi Jawi,

spring-water here emerges from the ample

which stands southeast of the mountain in

bosom of a statue of the goddess Laksmi.

the village of Prigen. A tall tower of carved

This place is said to be the memorial for

limestone; it is nonetheless overshadowed

Udayana’s son Airlangga, the last and

by the mountain that inspired it.

greatest of the Sanjaya kings. Pilgrims still

But it was under Singosari’s successor,

come here today also, and local villagers

the mighty 15th century Majapahit Empire,

use the shallow pool that stands before the

that temple building on the sacred slopes

temple’s brick facade as a public bath.

of Penanggungan reached its zenith. The

After Airlangga’s death in 1049, Sanjaya

mountain’s enigmatic purple cone, rising

split into two warring kingdoms, and

from the coastal haze, would have been

East Java was not unified again until two

visible from the Majapahit capital some

centuries later under the Singosari realm,

30 kilometers to the west at Trowulan.

based not far from Gunung Penanggungan

As pilgrims made their way up ancient

near the modern town of Malang.

pathways towards the sacred summit,

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TUBAN

MADURA SURABAYA

masons carved cubes of rough basalt into plinths and statues and set them on laboriously leveled terraces all around the

MADIUN MAGETAN

slopes of the mountain.

MOJOKERTO KEDIRI

PROBOLINGGO

The Majapahit rule lasted less than 200 years, and in 1543 Gunung Penanggungan

PACITAN

BLITAR

was captured by the nascent Islamic

JEMBER BANYUWANGI

state of Demak. No more temples were built on the steep slopes and the more remote of the Majapahit constructions were reclaimed by the forest, only to be

EAST JAVA

rediscovered by archaeologists in the 1930s. But the mystical draw of the mountain and its bathing places has

accommodation to the mountain is a

grass, leads to a succession of small

endured – and continues to do so today.

kilometer downhill from the Jolotundo

Majapahit temples before rising sharply

temple at PPLH, an environmental

for the final sweaty slog up the bare stony

stay in the nearby hill resorts of Trawas

Modern pilgrims can find places to

education center deep in the forest that also

slopes to the summit.

or Tretes, small towns with fine views

has some neat little bungalows for visitors.

looking out across the shining green

And this is the place to start from if

of the shallow crater, the view opens over

rice terraces and stands of thick forest

you want to make your own way up to

the green landscape of East Java. To the

towards Penanggungan. But the closest

the home of the gods, the very summit

north the cities of Sidoarjo and Surabaya

of the sacred mountain. Though it’s a

can sometimes be made out beneath their

tough and sweaty climb, Penanggungan

blankets of yellow haze; the lower slopes

is one of Java’s most accessible peaks

of the mountain are cloaked with a dense

– a day hike rather than an expedition.

green forest that gives way to the shining

After seeking blessings with a bath at the

terraces and red-roofed villages of the

Jolotundo temple, hikers can follow a path

farmland. And to the south the great bulk

through the steamy silence of the forest

of the Welirang volcano massif towers over

before emerging eventually in the thick

Trawas and Tretes. It’s easy to understand

scrub between the main mountain and its

why the people of old Java saw this place

attendant peak of Mount Bekel. Here the

as the home of the gods… ■

trail, winding through stands of tall yellow

Text and photos by Tim Hannigan

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INTO INDULGENCE

Our Jakarta-based contributor lists several recommended spa havens for those in the need of a break to “recharge” and relax stressed muscles and minds while in the city.

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t’s no secret that in order to keep

the Ayuslomi Ritual, the Romantic Retreat,

one’s sanity in a pressure-loaded

the Men’s Facial treatments range, and the

metropolis like Jakarta, one needs

Hot Stone Massage. Get ready to slowly

to escape from the hustle and bustle

drift into a peaceful slumber with the last

every once in a while. If you and

one, as it will melt the tension from your

your partner are in need of a break

muscles like never before as you feel each

to “recharge” and relax your stressed

of the passing strokes of the warm and

muscles and minds, check out these

smooth basalt stones heat penetrating

recommended spa havens.

deep into your seven Chakra points. This treatment can be taken for 60 minutes (Rp

A RELAXING AND REJUVENATING HIDEAWAY AT THE BIMASENA SPA

355,000) or 90 minutes (Rp 480,000).

Spacious, cozy and equipped with sauna,

refreshing experience as well. Enjoy the

steam bath, whirlpool, deposit box and

gentle warm rain from seven showers

vanity desk, what couple would ever

spraying your body in the Jet Affusion

want to leave Bimasena Spa’s Private

Shower. Or a soothing dip of oil and

Suites? These three indulging rooms are

aromatherapy with a massage of warm

additions to their six regular treatment

pressure sprays from 150 holes in the

rooms, with a view of the lush garden of

Hydro Bath tub. For a more awakening

the Dharmawangsa Hotel. Their highlight

dose of shower power, try the Scotch

treatments include the Chocolate Ritual,

Shower that will detoxify your body by

Soaking or splashing in one of their water treatments is another fun and

Prepare to be pampered by the unique fusion of traditional Indonesian and Swedish techniques at Borobudur Club & Spa.

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Enjoy the gentle warm rain from seven showers spraying your body in the Jet Affusion Shower or the Hot Stone Massage at Bimasena Spa.

spraying it with a hose of delivering high

Brightening Facial Infusion, and the

pressure warm water. Each of these

Atoxelene Facial Infusion. Prices are subject

treatments lasts for 15 minutes at a price

to tax and service charge.

of Rp 250,000.

The Bimasena Spa

At the Bimasena Spa, relaxing also

Jl. Dharmawangsa Raya 39, Jakarta

comes with rejuvenation. After loosening

(021) 725-8668; www.bimasena.co.id

your mind and muscles, why not please your partner by getting a younger, better look?

experience. Enjoy the sensation of instant

A TOUCH OF BLISSFUL HERITAGE AT THE BOROBODUR CLUB & SPA

coolness on your face as the serum pours

Even before surrendering yourself to those

into the skin through oxygen that works

magic hands at Borobudur Club & Spa,

with topical hyperbaric pressure. Containing

you will already feel calmed and relaxed,

Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins A, C, and E,

thanks to the tranquil, leafy garden of

green tea and other antioxidants, amino

the Borobudur Hotel. Fresh air, colorful

peptides and nano hydrators, the serum

flowers, happy chirpy birds and well, a

regenerates new cells, elastin and collagen

sudden urge to go plunging into the semi

immediately. At Rp 650,000/30 minutes for

Olympic-sized swimming pool accompany

each treatment, you can choose between

your healthy walk to the spa through this

the Rejuvenation Facial Infusion, Opulence

vast garden. Prepare to be pampered by

Try their new “The Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion� treatment to complete your spa

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the unique fusion of traditional Indonesian and Swedish techniques at prices that won’t make your muscles tense up again when you get the bill. The distinguished punch of the Borobodur Club & Spa is their rich use of indigenous ingredients handed down through the generations. The exotic formula for the Balinese Boreh Body Wrap for instance, combines herbs and spices like nutmeg, cloves, ginger and curcuma Heyneana.

Using native Javanese botanicals turned into an herbal aromatic lotion, the Herbal Body Scrub comes with interesting options like Traditional Javanese Lulur, Lavender, Balinese Coffee-Ginger, Green

From the moment you enter the spa room at the Alameda Spa & Health Club, you can feel a distinctive touch from the warmed fresh ginger and lemongrass floating in the bowl right as you lay down on the spa bed.

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Spas in Jakarta also have the option of enjoying treatments in rooms and out.

Tea and Chocolate. Try to resist licking yourself though, if you opt for the latter one, as it feels so delicate and smells so good on your skin.

What you and your mate can try as first timers is one of the treatments from their Spa Packages, the Borobudur Signature at a price of Rp 480,000. That will give you a

the Stress Focus, and an Indonesian

the back of your neck. Immediately you’ll

blissful 150-minute total retreat that starts

Massage. For body care, you have the

feel a wave of heat penetrating deep into

with the Lulur, then the Aromatherapy

choice of the Lovely Scrub, a Body Polish

your weary muscles. Soon the other points

Body Massage Oil, and closes with the

Emulsion and the Solution Retreat. Another

of your body are covered as well with the

Traditional Yonka Mini Facial. Prices are

highlight is the Alameda Signature Massage

hot sand. After a smooth ginger scrub on

subject to tax and service charge.

that combines the Indonesian and the

your back, you will then be spoiled head to

Borobodur Club & Spa

Swedish Massage with the intention to

toe by a powerful oil massage that strokes

Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta,

purely pleasure your body. You can choose

every single tensed muscle in such a way

(021) 380-5555

the 60-minute duration at Rp 325,000 or

that it leaves you with the ultimate joy and

www.hotelborobudur.com

the 90-minute for the price of Rp 425,000.

pleasure that goes beyond expectation.

From the moment you enter the spa

The must-try Hot Sand Therapy is offered

room you can already feel a distinctive

at a price of Rp 460,000 for a 120-minute

A TREASURE FROM NATURE AT THE ALAMEDA SPA & HEALTH CLUB

touch from the warmed fresh ginger and

duration. Prices are subject to tax and

lemongrass floating in the bowl as you lay

service charge.

face down on the spa bed. It creates a

Alameda Spa & Health Club

Located on the 3rd floor of JW Marriott

subtle scent of fragrance in the air, getting

Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E. 1.2.

Hotel, the Alameda Spa & Health Club

your mind ready to be pampered.

No. 1 & 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta.

offers a range of treatments for those

The uniqueness of their Hot Sand

(021) 5798-8888, ext. 3580

who are in need of total stress-relief. The

Therapy lies in the ingredients that blend a

choices for an absolute getaway from your

special “potion” of hot Lombok sand with

Text by Kathy Petite, photos courtesy of

routine include a Hot Sand Massage, the

Indonesian herbs and spices. The journey

The Bimasena Spa, Borobudur Club &

Aromatic Massage, a Swedish Massage,

starts with a bag of hot sand placed on

Spa, Alameda Spa & Health Club

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BEYONDUPDATES UP TO THE SHOWDOWN The Rip Curl GromSearch youth surfing event will be coming to Cimaja in West Java on April 18. This is the second grommet event by Rip Curl this year. The first was at Lakey Peak in Sumbawa back in March, and the third event will be in Medewi, West Bali in September. There will be also a national training camp in Kuta in October that will be followed by the GromSearch final in Kuta, also in October.

The first and second place winners of the 16 years old and under division of each regional event will receive a ticket to the final in Kuta. The battleground for the ticket to Australia will be set in the middle of the Rip Curl Surf and Music festival 2010. Rip Curl will send the final winner to Bells Beach in Australia for the International GromSearch showdown.

Rip Curl, Jl. Sunset Road no.69 Kuta, (0361) 754-455 www.ripcurl.com

REVIEW EN ROUTE Having terminated its Kuala Lumpur- Manado (North Sulawesi) flights back on February 25, AirAsia is now reviewing its flights between Kuala Lumpur-Makassar, South Sulawesi.

If in two or three months the KL-Makassar route does not rise above the 70% load factor as it is currently, then this route may be closed also, stated Marketing Director Indonesia AirAsia Widijastoro Nugroho. The KL-Manado flights had an average load factor of below 60% with ticket rates at 170 Ringgit, while the ideal load factor should be 75% at the ticket rate of Rp. 1 million. AirAsia flies Makassar-KL four times weekly. There are relatively more passengers flying from Makassar to Kuala Lumpur at 60:40 ratios, compared to passengers from KL to Makassar. www.airasia.com

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KALIMANTAN’S LATEST Aston International announced the grand opening of the Aston Samarinda Hotel & Convention Center, located in the heart of Samarinda’s central business district in East Kalimantan. The Aston Samarinda Hotel & Convention Center is an international 4 star business hotel serving the region’s growing business travel and conference market as well as domestic leisure travelers. The hotel features 99 modern and comfortable guest rooms and suites, several conference rooms, the largest pillar-less ballroom in the city with a capacity of up to 1,500 guests, and Kalimantan’s only indoor swimming pool.

Aston International Hotels, Resorts and Residences (021) 831-8800; www.aston-international.com

CRAFT IN THE CITY Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair (Inacraft) is an international scale promotional and sales activity of Indonesian handicraft products for domestic and foreign markets that is held at the Jakarta Convention Center from April 21-25. This annual Inacraft exhibition has become one of the most popular international events and a target for foreign buyers and importers. Profiles for exhibits includes national and international handicraft producers/ manufacturers & SME ranging from gift items, housewares, home and garden, decorative, toys and games, batik, embroidery, jewelry & gemstone, pottery, and more. www.inacraft.co.id BALI&BEYOND

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BA’AL Sangkringan Art Space will hold an art exhibition titled “Ba’Al” from April 22 to May 6, which is a painting exhibition of the GOTRI club from the year 2003 generation of Indonesian Institute of Art students. Some of the 25 artists are still students at the institute. Ba’al, meaning “numb,” showcases the different developmental stages of young artists in Indonesia, which is unique in that it features the variations of creative sourcing. This struggle in creativity spawns the tendency towards new ideas and formations. Each year a new art force emerges. The works that the artists display have different languages as well as feature different techniques.

Sangkringan Art Space, Nitiprayan, Rt 1/ Rw 20 Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta, (0274) 381-032; www.sangkringanartspace.com

GET BACK Effective this month, the Indonesian government offers Tax Refunds for tourists on purchases exceeding Rp. 5 million. Designated airports where refunds can be obtained at present are Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport and the Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, Bali.

Meanwhile, Governor Sultan Hamengku Buwono X of Yogyakarta has also urged the government to include Yogyakarta since the province is ready to implement tax refunds for tourists. “We are ready with both the personnel and the area at the airport so that this can be implemented immediately,” said the Sultan. Through tax refunds, the number of visitors to Yogyakarta is expected to increase. Ten specialized shops most often visited by tourists have already been designated in the city.

Yogyakarta is the center for many exclusive handicrafts including silverware, batik, furniture, accessories and others.

Courtesy: Indonesia Digest

WORLD OF KEBABS El Patio Coffee Shop at the Melia Purnosani Jogja presents its Kebab Program this month. This selection is served a la carte for lunch and dinner. The chefs provide seven variants that were adopted from several countries. This will be El Patio’s main menu through June. The seven selections include Lamb Kebab (lamb curry with Briyani rice); Sweet Satay (which is also Kebab a la Indonesia); Chicken Yakitori (chicken with teriyaki sauce and plain rice); Beef Shaslik; Fish Brochette; Seafood Skewer; and Sausage Szaszlyki.

Melia Purosani Jogja, (0274) 589-521 www.meliajogja.com

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Hard Rock Hotel Bali

HOTELHIGHLIGHTS Asia’s first Hard Rock Hotel, covering a prime three hectares site at the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district. This is the ultimate theme vacation resort with Hard Rock’s signature of limitless energy, unparalleled creativity and quality service - the perfect place to Rest, Relax & Rock!

Hard Rock Hotel features 418 tribute rooms and luxury suites, alongside six cutting edge food and beverage outlets. A paradise for couples, families and singles.

Situated at Bali’s famous shopping and entertainment district, Kuta, just 10 minutes drive from Bali airport, you’ll find that the Hard Rock Hotel offers more than just comfortable accommodation, it also blends tropical majesty with today’s modern luxury.

Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pandai Mas, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-869 E-mail: rock@hardrockhotels.net Website: www.hardrockhotels.net

Pool Villa Club Sanur Beach Bali The Pool Villa Club at Sanur Beach Bali offers luxurious one-bedroom ocean view villas with direct beach access.

Each villa with private terrace and its own 11m private pool also comes with a majestic bed, living and dining areas and expansive gardens with gazebo. The villas have fully equipped kitchens with breakfast bar, a spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi and walk-in wardrobes. Guests may take the option of dining at the gazebo while enjoying the beach and the ocean. Personal butlers provide personalized services. A perfect place for couples, families or to entertain friends.

Sanur Beach Bali also features 426 rooms and suites, 2 large pools, a choice of restaurants and bars.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur 80228 Bali, Indonesia Ph: +62 361 288011 Fax: +62 361 287566 reservation@sanurbeach.aerowisata.com www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com

The Patra Bali

Resort & Villas The Patra Bali Resort & Villas is an 11 hectare five star resort in Tuban, offering one of the largest guestrooms in Kuta. All decorated in traditional Balinese style with exquisite wooden furnishings overlooking exotic tropical landscapes. The hotel has a warm and peaceful atmosphere and is ideal for total relaxation!

The Resort has 206 rooms and suites, all beautifully appointed, with marble bathrooms and five-star amenities. There is a huge swimming pool right by the sea. The 22 Villas are a semi-boutique concept, giving extra privacy and luxury for families or couples.

Many have private plunge pools, and they’ve all 24-hour butler service. Villa guests have their own huge seaside swimming pool and exclusive use of the Floating Heritage Lounge. The hotel offers more facilities like 4 restaurants, convention centers, a Kids club, Spa & Health club, a Beach Bar and free shuttle service to Kuta.

Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach, Kuta Tel : ( 0361 ) 751-161 Fax: (0361) 752-030 reservation.bali@patra-jasa.com www.patrabali.com

The location is ideal, a huge landscaped property on South Kuta Beach, directly on the Indian Ocean and next to the international airport. A 5-minute drive north brings you to the heart of Kuta’s shopping district.

The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa is a new destination for those who want to experience the atmosphere of first class service with state of the art facilities. 42 Private Pool Villas are available with different categories; 1 bedroom suite villa, 2 and 3 bedroom family villas to meet every guest’s dream.

Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Br. Bakung Sari, Ungasan, South Kuta, Bali Tel. (0361) 708 199; Fax. (3361) 708 168 E-mail: reservation@dreamland-villa.com sales@dreamland-villa.com www.dreamland-villa.com

Main pool, Terrace Restaurant, Sunset Bar, Dreamland Beach Shuttle, Kuta Shuttle, Dream Spa Center, Free Internet at Business Centre, Gift Shop, Pool Bar, and spacious parking area. Each Villa Features: Fully air-conditioned, in-room personal safe, 29” flat color television with international TV Channel, IDD Telephone, Mini bar, Jacuzzi, DVD player, original imported latex mattress, shower jet massage, imported bathtub with hot and cold running water, private plunge pool and Balinese gazebo.

In the Ungasan village, high on the southernmost peninsula of the island of Bali. Ten minutes to Dreamland beach, from your villa by our free shuttle service.

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GREEN UP The Bali Community Center and Playground has organized an Earth Day Environmental Art & Music Festival scheduled for April 22-24, with the main event on April 24 in Banjar Kumbu, Ubud. The 5th Annual Bali Earth Day theme is “Green up your act”. Building on the success of previous years, Bali Earth Day 2010 will be held at the Ubud Playground over three days, showcasing activities promoting environmental education, sustainable development, the arts and entertainment. Environmental organizations, foundations, and businesses are invited to participate in the event to share the ideas and possibilities for sustainable living. A multitude of influential and prominent members of the community will gather to share knowledge and their passion for the Earth, and to raise environmental awareness through these festivities. www.baliartscenter.com

PEOPLE ET CETERA CHANGE IN LIFE Adi’s Gallery presents a “3 brothers + 1” fine art exhibition through “Change in Life.” It runs until April 30.

The names behind the title are three brothers, Nyoman Budiarta, Ketut Budiarsa, and the Wayan Piadnya, who suffer from ‘glass bone disease.’ They live in Kedewatan, Ubud. Adi Bachman, owner of the gallery and also the organizer of the exhibition, described “Change in Life, the art of 3 brothers + 1” as being about life in general and about life’s basics, which gives their existence a special direction and determination.

This is what makes their art so strong and unique. All their thoughts and feelings continuously move around the circumstances which make them unique and special. Adi’s Gallery, Jl. Bisma No. 102, Ubud, (0361) 977-104; www.adi-s-gallery.com

Launched at the end of February, German artist Adi Bachman and the owner of Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) Agung Rai held a sculpture exhibition titled “People Et Cetera” at the gardens of the ARMA Cultural Center in Ubud, even though the Grand Opening was targeted for July 17. Throughout the venue Adi and Agung Rai placed over 40 items, most of them Adi’s latest modern sculptures.

They feature highly differentiated forms of ideas and shapes and are mainly made from cement; and almost all of them are painted in bright and intense colors.

ARMA, Pengosekan, Ubud, (0361) 976-659 www.armamuseum.com

OASIS TO BE Maha Art Gallery is holding the painting exhibition “Oasis to Be” through May 10, presenting paintings by famous artists like Affandi, Mella Jaarsma, Titarubi, Nyoman Erawan, Jompet Kuswidananto and S.Teddy D. Curator Afrisal Malna said there are three points that comprise the exhibition’s narrative, To Be’s thread, Oasis To Be and Affandi Sharing. To Be’s thread was built up from the newest global issues such as global warming.

There are also video screenings about Affandi titled “Affandi after Epoch”, and “discussions on Affandi.”

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Bali Masari

HOTELHIGHLIGHTS Villas & Spa Bali Masari Villas is a hotel with a difference and features four onebedroom and eight two-bedroom luxury villas each with their own private plunge pool beautifully situated overlooking a ravine in the valley of the Petanu River. A place to be at one with nature, to soothe the senses - mind, body and soul. Self-contained villas are perfect for honeymooners, for discerning travelers and executives.

Restaurant providing a range of Asian and European food; bars, a spa, a large swimming pool and a smaller childrens pool. The villas have recently been refurbished to four star standards, each featuring its own dip pool and equipped with television, air conditioning, hot and cold water, telephone, electronic safety deposit box and kitchen. Spacious rooms boast high Balinese roofs, marble floors, a large central living area and a pull out sofa double bed.

Jl. Pantai Purnama, Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 290-029 Fax: (0361) 290-050 E-mail: reservations@balimasarivillas.com Website: www.balimasarivillas.com

The 1.6 hectare resort is situated near the Sukawati village in the Gianyar Regency. 45 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 30 minutes from Ubud, 20 minutes from Sanur. Shopping and art markets are nearby in Sukawati.

Mentari Sanur Hotel The Mentari Sanur Hotel is tucked away down a small side street just off Jalan Hangtuah at the northern end off Sanur, Bali’s most enchanted village. Shaded by frangipani trees, this two-storey 28 rooms hotel offers the ideal combination of modern facilities and a charming Balinese atmosphere with family style hospitality and service.

A large luxury private swimming pool is the right place for you to pamper your self and relax in a privacy atmosphere under a warm tropical sun. Tunjung Restaurant offers a combination of continental and traditional Balinese dining, cozy lounge is the area where you can sit down, relax, and bar will serves you varieties of drinks. Free exclusive broadband internet access.

Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur Hotel is situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes from many great tourist activities and attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 20 minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping area, 10 minutes drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.

Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Tel: (0361) 283-286, Fax: (0361) 283-017 E-mail: sales@mentarisanur.com Website: www.mentarisanur.com

Maxi Hotel & Spa The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Bali’s shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Bali while keeping all the island’s best shops, bars, restaurants and beaches within easy walking distance.

Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar, meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, children’s pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and transfer, snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby sitter upon request, broadband internet connection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing.

The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.

Jl. Legian 83A, Legian Tel: (0361) 754-082Fax: (0361) 750-792 E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com Website: www.maxi-hotel.com

The Haven Hotel Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites and villas located in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous area for clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches. With perfect concept “Naturally Elegant” post Perfect palace for honeymooners, party goers and fashionista.

96 hotel rooms, 60 spacious suites, 7 villas with private pool in each, function and meeting rooms, Three Main swimming pools, Atma Spa, SABEEN Healthy Restaurant, Gym, Library, Tirta Pool bar, butler services, Limousine service, LCD TV’s, Broadband Internet connection.

Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali Tel: (0361) 738-001 The Haven Suites & Villas Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali Tel: (0361) 738-001, Fax: (0361) 738-002 Sales: (0361) 738-008 E-mail: info@thehavenbali.com Website: www.thehavenbali.com

Honeymoon package, Meeting package, Bed and breakfast package and Photo-shoot wedding Package.

15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, walking distance to beaches, Shopping area, and Boutiques.

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FORM, LIGHT AND EXOTIC A dual painting exhibition featuring the works of Pranoto and Auly Kastari is being held through April 20 at the Terasseni Gallery on Jalan Raya Nyuh Kuning 1 in Pengosekan, Ubud. Pranoto is a figurative artist of Javanese origin who has spent much of his life in Ubud. He settled on the island in the early 1970s as part of a diaspora of Indonesian artists eager to rediscover in Bali aspects of a cultural past that had disappeared from their island of origin.

Kastari was born in Semarang and is a recent resident of Bali. In his works, human representation is almost exclusively female, and female representation always laden with sexual connotations. terasseni@gmail.com

PASSION AND CREATIVITY Harris Resort Kuta hosts a photo exhibition by Dewandra Djelantik through April. Dewandra Djelantik was born in 1977 in Surabaya. Discovering photography 11 years ago it became his passion, so then he made it his profession. He is one of Bali’s most creative photographers. On the agenda is his collection of 18 photos at the bubbly orange display at the Harris Resort Kuta.

Harris Resort Kuta, Jalan Pantai Kuta (0361) 753-868 www.harris-kuta-bali.com

BREWING BASH Hospitality students from the Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bali will bring professional coffee makers, or Baristas, to join in a Barista Competition slated for April. This reputable profession is widespread throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan.

The event will also feature discussions by keynote speakers from the SCAI (Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia), the Ministry of Agriculture, the Tourism Ministry, and the BHA (Bali Hotel Association). For further information please contact Public Relations Coordinator Sukma Winarya, Perumahan Permata Nusa Dua, Blok IV, No. 1 Nusa Dua, (0818) 548-984; balibaristacompetition2010@gmail.com

HYPERLINKS Bulding up to an upcoming exhibition in 2010-2011 that will feature among the others Mondo Zanolini, Ugo Untoro, Budi Kustarto, Heri Dono, Kirsty Ludbrook, Maurizio Vetrugno, Matteo Basilé and Sara Nuytemans, as well as a number of collective shows, Biasa Artspace introduces Hyperlinks, an exhibition that showcases works from the gallery’s permanent collection through April 20. Hyperlinks stages a hybrid experience of art practices ranging from graffitism, kynetic video, design assemblages, strongly inspired to Indonesian forms, both traditional and contemporary. Biasa Art Space Jl. Raya Seminyak 34, (0361) 847-5766; www.biasaart.com

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RECHARGED REVELRIES...

SOS at the Anantara Seminyak Bali played host to 2010’s first ‘recharged’ Recharge Night, featuring fashion shows by Point Management, an international DJ and sexy dancers, and free flow wine from Hatten Wines, cocktails by BaliMoon Liqueurs, and finger food

by Anantara Seminyak Bali. Bali & Beyond would like to express their sincere thanks to Hatten Wines, Bali Moon Liqueurs, The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa; Sour Sally and Bali Indo Production for all the generous support for the event that... rocked!

Anantara Seminyak, Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura), Seminyak, (0361) 737-773; bali.anantara.com

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TRIUMPHANT BELLY Korean Belly Dancer Angela Kim won the belly dance competition at the Asian Belly Dance Festival that was held from February 24-28 at the Ayodya Resort in Nusa Dua. Angela’s performance was so excellent that it put her in first place. Coming second was Yamina Soreya from France and Michele Ridsdale from Australia took third place. Angela was born in Seoul and is a belly dance instructor in Beijing and at several belly dance studios in China’s big cities. Angela practices 3 to 4 hours a day, not including her time teaching in the studio. She started her carrier as theater artist but then 5 years ago she became interested in belly dancing and decided to take it up seriously. Her win at the festival was her second win that week. Prior, she had placed runner-up at the Seoul Belly Dance event. The Asian Belly Dance Festival had 18 participants from 10 countries.

KERAMAS KINGS Nusa Lembongan’s Ediana Putra claimed victory at the first event of the three-part Rusty Gromfest series held at Keramas Beach in late February. Ediana was challenged by Jeren Kiring, Nyoman Satria ‘Blacky’, and Mansur Ramlin in the 20-minute final, but managed to edge his way into the lead and hold it for the win. In the Under 14 division, emerging talents surfaced with Agus Saputra, Komang Bereng, and Komang ‘Komo’ Sastrawan as standouts. The eventual winner was Agus Saputra, but ‘Komo’ impressed Head Judge Tipi Jabrik enough to score a new surfboard courtesy of Coca-Cola Indonesia. The overall Under 16 series champion will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to Australia to compete in the 15th annual Rusty Gromfest at Lennox Head in July this year. The second stop of the series was at Pererenan, Canggu on March 28. (Photos courtesy: Freedom Photoworks) www.isctour.com

DYE MAGICALLY Magic Ink magazine launched recently as the first tattoo media in Indonesia.

The theme was ‘In Pain We Trust’, and introduced the new periodical to the public aimed at gathering tattoo artists, tattoo art enthusiasts and the general audience.

Various music talents, DJs, and a sexy fashion show from the C&C Models colored the event in late February at the Double D Sport Bar & Club in Legian. The event also featured a tattoo show contest within the “Balinese Category” that aimed to showcase expressions from the tattoo artist community. Further info: (0361) 263-569

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ALL MIXED UP Envy hosted its inaugural Bar School on March 13. Envy gathered local media representatives for an afternoon class in the art of cocktail mixology, providing a unique opportunity to learn how to shake and stir under the expert guidance of internationally acclaimed mixologist Steve Collins from Barsolutions Asia. Participants were taught all the tricks of the cocktail making trade in a high-speed interactive session that covered the signature drinks of Envy as well as a few all-time cocktail classics. The two-hour class has a repeat performance planned for the near future.

Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Jalan Wana Segara 33, (0361) 755-577 www.bali.holidayinn.com

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ASIAN SPIRIT French photographer Didier Leblond exhibited his collection of photographs at the Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta in March. He has visited several countries in Southeast Asia but the most interesting place for him was Indonesia and Bali. He traveled to various places in Indonesia and still wishes to explore the other parts as well.

He captured many interesting moments and exhibited them in Bali.

Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Jl. Raya Kuta 62A, (0361) 761-007 www.harris-riverview-bali.com www.primeplazahotels.com

STAGE BLASTED Hard Rock University Class of 2010 rumbled in on March 10 featuring Burgerkill vs. Koil. Burgerkill, hailing from Bandung, stepped up to the stage in front of the local black-shirt dominated crowd. The stage rocked until almost 2 a.m. Earlier that night, the industrial metal band Koil, also hailing from Bandung, presented several of their anthemic tracks. To start the evening, the stage was opened by bands Mom Called Killer and Parau, who presented Bali’s local metal community, proof that these guys surely had the powerful voices. Hard Rock Cafe Bali Jl. Pantai Kuta - Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta; (0361) 755-661

CHEFS IN ACTION Baker’s Corner presented its “Chefs in Action” cooking class on March 21. They presented several professional chefs who fixed- some cuisine and pastry selections that have become their specialty recipes. The chefs were Chef Ridwan from Jakarta, Chef Sinyo from Bali, Chef Roberto from Italy and Chef Tan from Singapore, who all form up the team of chefs from the Rama Restaurants group, which Baker’s Corner is also part of.

Baker’s Corner, Jl. Teuku Umar 173 Denpasar(0361) 243-861; www.rama-restaurants-bali.com/ outlet/barkers-corner

CULINAIRE PARTING SHOT Salon Culinaire 2010, held from March 11-13 at BICC, The Westin Resort, was declared a major success. The culinary competition organized

by Bali Culinary Professionals included new categories for junior chefs, elegant stylish wedding cake decoration, Fusion sushi platter display, and Individual Hot Cooking Norwegian Seafood. Pictured is the group shot of the committee and judges.

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TENDER LOVING CARE IN TUBAN March 5 a fortunate band of members and guests resisted the lure of trade shows and sales missions to Berlin and other exotic source markets to enjoy a super culinary experience in the lovely atmosphere of the ballroom at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna in Tuban. A spicy Balinese salad - a creative mix of seaweeds from Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida with a kick of chilli turmeric and coconut was followed by a copious serving of Pak Wayan’s awesome sop Buntut, Javanese oxtail soup – the perfect blend of traditional spices and raw ingredients simmered for hours with TLC. Dessert was steamed cassava cake - a twisted version of the Indonesian classic with a hint of rum served with west Javanese black rice sorbet

COMING EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 145 members of Skal Bali meet monthly for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues.

On the calendar 2010 are:

April 9 May 7 June 4 July 2

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The St.Regis Bali Resort – Nusa Dua Nikko Bali Resort and Spa – Nusa Dua Ma Joly – Tuban Tao - Tanjung Benoa

ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI Skal International, founded in Paris in 1934, is the World’s largest travel and tourism organization with over 20,000 members in 500 clubs in 90 countries.

Members are industry management and professionals providing accommodation, tours, transportation, travel, cruising, maritime activities, attractions, restaurants, golf, spas, consultation and media.

Skal Bali is the largest club in Southeast Asia and World Leader in Membership Growth Membership and Information: Gede Juwena Telephone: 7840212; email: gede@skalbali.com

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES

Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: 286-406 E-mail: consul @dps.centrin.net.id

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR: Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 ■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: 768-369

■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 Email: dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id ■ HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701 Fax: 287-456 Email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id ■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ ROYAL BRUNEI: Tel: (0361) 757-292 ■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 768-388, Fax: 768-383 ■ GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807

■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628; Fax: 265-066 ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon Tel: (0361) 223-266 E-mail: yudhara@astinatravel.com

■ MERPATI: Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 235-358 Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741

■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, KutaTel: (0361) 751-517, Fax: 752-777 E-mail: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id

■ MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Reservation Call center 08041234567

■ NORWAY & DENMARK: Mimpi Resorts, Jimbaran, Tel: (0361) 701070 E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com

■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761

■ SLOVAKIA: Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426171; Fax: 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

■ THAI INTERNATIONAL: Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 ■ QATAR AIRWAYS: Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788.

Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Fax: 760-275 ■ DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure.

A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 30,000.

Residents pay an additional Rp. 2.5 million Fiscal tax for international departures, whereas holders of official tax registration (NPWP) numbers are Fiscal tax-exempt.

Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

CONSULATES ■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.dfat.gov.au ■ BRITAIN: Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar 80227. Tel: (0361) 270-601 Fax: 270-570 E-mail: tamarin@dps.centrin.net.id ■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz ■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur

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■ SPAIN: Jl.Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel: (0361) 975-736 Fax: 975-726; E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id ■ SWEDEN & FINLAND: Jl. Segara Ayu (Segara Village Hotel) Tel: (0361) 288-407, Fax: 287-242 E-mail: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id

fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas.

Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.

AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world.

They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

HOSPITAL ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Contact your consulate.

■ BIMC HOSPITAL: Provides medical attention for emergencies and evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the KutaSanur-Nusa Dua roundabout.

Tel: (0361) 761-263.

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC: 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361.

Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: 710-515.

■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15.

■ KASIH IBU HOSPITAL: (Private Hospital) 24-hour emergency traumatology unit, maternity center, complete facilities and a full list of specialists, Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar.

Tel: (0361) 223-036; Fax: 238-690 Email: marketing@kasihibu.co.id www.kasihibu.co.id

MUSEUMS

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: 754-457 E-mail: swisscon@telkom.net

■ ABIAN KAPAS: Tel: (0361) 227-176 East Denpasar.

■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 233-605 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA): Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm.

HEALTH & MEDICAL Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi.

Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby.

For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics.

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods.

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

■ ANTONIO BLANCO: Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm.

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays.

■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY: Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends.

■ GALLERY SENIWATI: Jl. Ubud Raya, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 ■ MUSEUM BALI: Tel: (0361) 235-059, 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar.

■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR: Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA: Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended.

■ MUSEUM NEKA: Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN: Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com ■ MUSEUM RUDANA: Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud.

■ MUSEUM SUBAK: Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ■ CELLULAR SERVICES Indonesia applies GSM (Global Services for Mobiles). You can purchase prepaid calling cards at lower cost than calling on your home card. Major Service Providers are Telkomsel, Satelindo, Pro XL and Indosat. Look for kiosks and outlet signs or banners with product variants and brand markings.

■ TELKOMSEL The major GSM provider, Telkomsel, is reputed to have the widest national coverage area, minimizing connection and signal relay inconvenience.

Graha Telkomsel, Jl. Diponegoro 134 Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 228-811.

TOURIST INFORMATION ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta.

Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361 Tel: (0361) 766-188 ■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE: Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76 ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE: Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 222-387 ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41 ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE: Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.

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