Bali & Beyond Magazine June 2012

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JUMP INTO THE WATER Balili resorts’’ most unique B i swimming pools that combine architectural elements, nature’s beauty, and interesting cultural concepts

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teamtalk Welcoming June ‘Om Swastiastu...’

In the northern side of the globe, June is when people welcome summer after extensive months of winter and spring, and in the southern side it’s the time when the cooler breeze greets after several months of hot summer.

In Bali, June is one of those cool months, when the wind starts to change its direction, the temperature cools a little bit and the holiday season starts to hit.

For people living in Bali, especially for those who work in the tourism industry, June is one of the crowded months where Bali is flocked to by tourists. Such extensive efforts are being made to welcome you to the island. Renovations should be finished before June, new products should be launched in June, and many other things are in place to make sure that you have a memorable stay. So this is the right month to visit Bali.

Forget about anything else, it’s time to enjoy your holiday!

And to inspire your holiday, this month we bring some interesting information to you. One contributor tells us a story of drinking coffee culture in Indonesia; we know that Indonesia is one of the world’s biggest coffee exporters.

We also share information about surfboard production that might excite you, and don’t forget to take a peek at some of Bali resorts’ beautiful swimming pools as well as our favorite place to enjoy dining and jazzing. Pump your adrenaline a little bit in a river raft while enjoying the other side of Bali you might have never been before, or travel to one of the wonders in East Java where you can visit a beach with a unique rock formation along the shoreline of Jember, and get to know the history of Indonesia’s Capital City, Jakarta, that celebrates its 485th anniversary on this June 22.

So let’s get you out of your hotel room and enjoy the lovely weather. Bring your children and introduce them to nature, for sure they will get excited and will not forget the precious moments you spend with them during your holiday in Bali!

Happy Holiday!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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Fadil Aziz is a travel photographer whose main passion is capturing the archipelago’s beauty. View his portfolio at www.alcibbumphotography.com

Randy Verlie has been developing himself as a photographer since 2001 in the USA. Specializing in fine art photography, documentary Travel and Hospitality product photography, he falls in love with Bali and starts to make Bali as a home base. www.mozzaphotography.com

Kristin Robins is a Perth bodyboarder who started his career as a surf videographer but found out that his true passion was a surf photographer.

Through his lens, Kris wants to show us the beauty and the power of Ocean from a surfer’s point of view.

Shinta Eka is a blog-writer disguised as a merry young journalist in the Japanese media. She’s also freelancing a UK-based agency and writing for indonesian graphic design website. Meet her at thefuturecrayon.wordpress.com

Sheela Sankey loves everything about adventure, but when she’s not out there in the nature, you’ll find her taking a nap at veranda while overlooking a lush tropical forest over a cup of coffee.

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PONDERINGPOINT The government lately focused on promoting Indonesia's marine territory.

But despite the enthusiasm to bring more tourists, should there be any extra effort to be concerned about the environment?

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CRAFTCULTURE

BEANS OF THE BREW

Back then people used to drink coffee at home or during formal events, and now they spend their time doing so at cafés with a hot cuppa and delightful sides. See how drinking coffee has become a culture in this country.

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LIFESTYLELEISURE Thinking about surfing in Bali?

Perhaps you shouldn’t complicate your trip by bringing your surfboards with you. Instead, buy a surfboard in Bali and enjoy a hassle free trip.

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

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

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22 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldn’t be missed.

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

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+ 26 NEW&NEWS This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island.

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Used to be just a facility, now swimming pools are the resorts' symbol of pride, which carefully designed resemble the island's unique culture combined with natural elements.

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INSIDE THE IMAGINATION This month's Foto Folio showcases the artworks of Ponco Setyohadi, who creates an imaginary dimension that parallels the real world.

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

93 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele.

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

FIRST ROW PHOTO COURTESY W RETREAT & SPA SEMINYAK, SECOND ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF PONCO SETYOHADI, THIRD ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF BEACHWALK

Cover Inside The Barrel Photo by Kristin Robins

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SOUTHERN SURPRISES OF EAST JAVA Stretches of white sand loomed over by steep limestone cliffs, Watu Ulo is a hidden gem located only few hours drive from Surabaya.

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ACTIONATTRACTION RIVER, RAFT AND RAPIDS Thinking of enjoying something different? Take a look at this page as we will take you to rush the white water and pass into a fantasy world of Ayung River

70 CAPITALCORNER JAKARTA, A MOVEABLE FEAST Historical chronicles mention that Pajajaran had other ports such as Banten and Cimanuk, but Sunda Kelapa was the most prominent since it was the nearest port from the center of the kingdom, known today as Bogor.

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PHOTO BY FADIL AZIZ/ALCIBBUM (TOP) AND COURTESY OF BALI FANTASI RAFTING (BOTTOM)

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PRIMEPROMOTION

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PACKAGE Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel offers a special rate on its Superior Rooms for only Rp. 950,000 net per night during this school holiday. Included in this package are daily breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children (age below 5 years old), free admission to ‘Camp Splash,’ and many other hotel facilities. This special rate is valid only from June 15 to July 15.

Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel & Suites Jl. Hang Tuah 46, Sanur, (0361) 281-7817 www.sanurparadise.com

INDIAN BUFFET DELIGHT Love Indian food? Perhaps you should to try the Indian food buffet at the Veranda Restaurant at The Westin Resort. This creation of Chef de Cuisine Mohan Singh Rawat complements Westin’s healthy lifestyle concept and will be available every Thursday from 7 to 10.30 p.m for Rp. 380,000++ per person.

And if you’d prefer to have the a la carte menu, come along on weekdays to enjoy it for lunch (11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.) or dinner (6 to 11 p.m.).

Veranda Restaurant The Westin Resort Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-906

SATAYVAGANZA One Meter Satay is a unique menu presentation from the Beras Merah Waroeng & Bar, a mix grilled satay of beef, chicken or seafood presented on a stick. Accompanied by white rice, plecing water spinach (water spinach in chili sauce), and a sliced fresh fruit dessert, the satay is uniquely served by improvising to make sounds from cooking utensil tools such as baleganjur. You can share this meal with your friends or family for only Rp. 267,500.

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DELIZIOSO! Al Dente Kitchen & Bar offers homemade Italian cuisine for your best meals while holidaying in Bali. The choices range from appetizer to main course and dessert, with a small selection of Indochina style food for other preferences. The best thing is that this restaurant only serves food with the freshest ingredients using organic vegetables.

Al Dente Kitchen & Bar Jalan Kartika Plaza, Complex Kuta Sidewalk (0361) 762-900, ww.rama-restaurants-bali.com

WINE ADVENTURE Padma Resort Bali and Indowines are collaborating for another spectacular wine pairing event. Introducing the Salitage Treehouse Winery from Pemberton Australia, this event features the finest selection of free flow Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz combined with Bella Rosa’s Italian Buffet Dinner. This event will be held on June 13 at 6.30 p.m. for Rp. 375,000 ++ per person.

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PRIMEPROMOTION

JUST A COFFEE AWAY Feeling like coffee? Try Cafe Minka’s Afternoon Coffee Specials and enjoy a package of gourmet hand-crafted coffee paired with a complimentary dessert of your choice for only Rp. 25,000 from 3 to 5 p.m. Don’t forget to also try their well-known pastas and home-made cakes and traditional creme brulee to accompany your delightful Italian coffee during the afternoon.

Cafe Minka - Pasta Kitchen & Coffee Mal Bali Galeria, (0361) 823 6655.

GUIDING ON RURAL ROUTES

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If you’d prefer to avoid the over-crowded tourist areas in southern Bali and seek more challenging outdoor activities, perhaps these books could guide you well. Cycling Bali and Hiking in Bali are two selfpublished guidebooks written by outdoor enthusiast Lash, who has spent years exploring Bali during her many visits. These books provide accurate information on basic things tourists must know about Bali including visas, accommodation, health, weather and road conditions.

Hiking in Bali goes on to describe 20 hikes in the hills of remote Amed, with extensive notes on each hike.

Cycling Bali details a 14-leg route around Bali, with rides of 25-75 km, and extensive information on each segment.

Get the 3 ebook formats at her website www.lashworldtour.com/lashworldtour-cycling-andhiking-guidebooks-to-bali and printed editions at www.amazon.com

IT’S A HOLIDAY! Enjoy Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road Bali’s school holiday package with various benefits for your family. The School Holidays package rates start from Rp. 2,499,000 net for a Harris Room for double occupancy and Rp. 3,500,000 for a Harris Residences 2 Bedroom for 4 people. This package includes a 3-night stay at any selected room, with a chance to get a free upgrade to Harris Residences 1 Bedroom (based on availability).This School Holidays package is valid from June 15 to June 30.

Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road Jalan Pura Mertasari, Sunset Road, (0361) 894-7001 www.harrishotels.com

SPECIAL PAMPERING Pamper yourself at The Spa at The Breezes Bali Resort and get a 15% discount on The Signature Treatments and The Royal Touch Pampering.

The Spa at The Breezes Bali Resort is inspired by old Balinese natural healing methods, and with the simple Balinese contemporary architectural design of The Spa and you will experience the perfect mix for relaxing, unwinding and relieving stress. Enjoy this offer throughout June.

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VICTORIUS YOUNG CHEF Chef Dias Raditya from The Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, Bali, has been awarded Indonesia’s Junior Chef of The Year at the Unilever Food Solutions Challenge held in Jakarta on April 23. He won against 8 other finalists in an intense competition of 1 hour of cooking ingredients inside a mystery box. For his win, the victorious Dias travels to Singapore to represent Indonesia in the Unilever Food Solutions Culinary Masterclass hosted by Michelin 3 Star Chef Marco Pierre White.

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu. www.bulgarihotels.com

UNDER CONSTRUCTION Ayana Residences Bali officially announces the ground-breaking of its 6.5 hectare site residence project adjacent to Ayana Resort and Spa Bali. This development consists of a limited number of luxury apartments and villas within the 77-hectare Ayana grounds spread along a 1.3 kilometer coastline with the first suites scheduled for completion by early 2013. The units include 3-bedroom Penthouse Suites up to 699 sqm in size with sweeping ocean views, private roof-top swimming pools and entertainment areas, 2-bedroom suites and 1-bedroom suites. In addition to the Top Floor Penthouses, there are also Ground Floor Penthouses with private swimming pools.

Ayana Residences, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran.

(0361) 702-120, www.ayanaresidences.com

REVEALING DEJAVU

After an extensive renovation, Dejavu has now come up with a very different concept with a new name Dejavu Kitchen. This once cozy club lounge now offers a sleek and fresh dining place offering wide range of delicious light snacks, mouthwatering mains and lavish desserts. On its rooftop, a music performance will accompany a delightful evening while watching sunset on Seminyak’s famous beach, Doublesix beach. Dejavu Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dejavu Kitchen, Jl. Arjuna/Blue Ocean Beach no. 7x, Legian Kaja, Kuta (0361) 732-777.

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HEALTHY DELIGHTS A new Dijon Bali Café is now open in Ubud, offering the usual delights of this healthy and utterly delicious eatery. The Bali-based Dijon Group currently owns and operates two Dijon Bali cafes; the first located a few meters away from the famous Simpang Siur. By combining contemporary flavors and wholesome ingredients, Dijon Bali Café is proud to offer an ever-evolving selection of delights for those who have an appetite for the best in life.

Dijon Bali Café Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud www.dijon-bali.com

After 12 years of efforts, finally UNESCO adds the agricultural irrigation system in Bali known as Subak to the world cultural heritage. According to the plan, the establishment of the UNESCO recognition would take place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 20. Head of Culture of Bali, Ketut Suastika said that Bali local governments show their seriousness in maintaining the Balinese Subak by preparing local regulations relating to the protection of agricultural land. I Wayan Windia told Bali Post, that at the moment there are 1,159 subak in Bali. The existence of Subak is threatened by rapid developments in this island where many developers and investors turn the rice paddy fields into commercial buildings. Government and Balinese people now have to face a challenge of how to keep the farmers productive, and and keep planting paddy instead of selling their land into investors.

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OUR HERITAGE

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NEW&NEWS

WELCOME ABOARD

TAKE A WALK AT THE BEACH, OR...

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort announces the opening of Beachwalk, an exclusive contemporary retail and lifestyle hub located at the very heart and soul of Kuta, Bali’s pioneer and most popular tourist destination.

The mall covers 3.7 hectares of land and stretches for 250 meters along Jalan Pantai Kuta, overlooking the Indian Ocean in front of Bali’s famous Kuta Beach while being spoiled with choices of almost 200 sophisticated retail stores, eateries and the XXI Cineplex.

Beachwalk, Jalan Pantai Kuta (0361) 846-4888, www.beachwalkbali.com

Sakala is proud to welcome Janick Couturier as its new F&B Manager.

Canadian-born, Janick spent more than 10 years in some of Quebec’s best restaurants. With a flair for business and an eye for details, Janick decided to take his skills overseas where he managed some of the finest dining establishments for companies such as Raffles, Jumeirah and Ritz-Carlton, where he collected multiple awards and recognitions.

Sakala Restaurant & Bar Jl. Pratama 88, Tanjung Benoa (0361) 774-499, www.sakalabali.com

SPLASH THE WATER!

Thinking about where to take your children and enjoy a lazy day while they play?

Perhaps try Bali Dynasty Resort’s new Kids Water Fun Zone, a newly refurbished kids’ pool area that will let your children happily scream and play while enjoying the Butterfly painted tipping bucket. It also features two waterslides, water curtains, water cannons, a tipping cone, bubbler jets, hose jets and a tipping trough.

Let them plunge into their own world while you just lay back and get tanned!

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CRAFT&CULTURE

BEANS OF THE BREW At once the shepherd stood in awe at how his sheep had become so feisty. And aha! They had eaten the beans, beans that were to become very famous the world over. Coffee beans.

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ust try a keyword search for ‘coffee’ and you would find billions of articles on the subject.

And it goes further as each locality has its own description and name for the beans. Coffee has a long history, and one of the stories tells of its discovery, namely a shepherd who by chance

found that his herd consumed the beans thousands of years ago.

When the Dutch were searching for spices, they reached

the archipelago and discovered that Indonesia had suitable land conditions for coffee plantations. Several highlands in Indonesia were planted with coffee and now Indonesia is one of the world’s largest exporters.

Drinking coffee has become a part of culture in Indonesia, as it is in Bali. Drinking it is as mainstream as drinking tea and potable water. When you visit someone’s house, the host will certainly offer coffee or tea. During household events, the host would also offer the two. They could offer them without the snacks or cakes, but it is coffee that is somewhat the compulsory item of hospitality.

In Bali, even spirits are offered the beverage. This can be observed during family grave visits, when food, tobacco, and coffee are placed above the grave.

As with tobacco, coffee is a medium of welcome. It is favored not only because it is believed as a fix for fatigue, but also increases vigor. It is always present in activities that involve many people and brings a sense of warmth to the proceedings.

That is why the coffee industry has developed as it has. Back then Indonesians drank a version of what is called kopi tubruk,

least one grinding machine that is operated collectively by a group.

where coffee is brewed by boiling and served in a glass with the

They purchased a roasting machine or merely dried their coffee

rough sediment left settling at the bottom prior to drinking. Now

and then sold it to larger merchants. However, several households

there are instant versions of coffee that minimizes the sediment.

chose to process their coffee beans on their own and retail them

Once they bought the beans from coffee grinders that were

PHOTOS BY NI LUH DIAN P. (LEFT PAGE), AND INTAN TANJUNG (THIS PAGE)

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According to Wikipedia, the first coffee shop was opened in Italy in the 17th century. Soon after other coffee shops began to show up elsewhere and were imitated throughout the other European countries. The modern coffee shop era continued to bloom when Starbucks offered coffee brew combining café concepts with a metropolitan lifestyle approach.

Large industries process beans in volume of tons per day. Instant

concepts with a metropolitan lifestyle approach. A fine trick,

coffee with various brands permeates the market.

especially when Starbucks opened other shops in large cities all

Back then people used to drink coffee at home or during formal events, and now they spend their time doing so at cafés with a hot cuppa and delightful sides.

According to Wikipedia, the first coffee shop was opened in Italy in the 17th century. Soon after other coffee shops began to show up elsewhere and were imitated throughout the other

over the world including the land of coffee itself, Indonesia.

Starbucks’ success in developing the image of coffee as a metropolitan staple has stimulated coffee producer Kapal Api, a famous Indonesian brand, to open similar coffee shops. Thus since the 1990s, Indonesia has its own coffee shops, Excelso.

Excelso has successfully stimulated the presence of local

European countries. The modern coffee shop era continued

coffee shops in Indonesia, bearing high quality on par with the

to bloom when Starbucks offered coffee brew combining café

famous names in the business. One quite unique shop is Anomali

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PHOTOS BY NI LUH DIAN P., COFFEE ROAST MACHINE PHOTO BY INTAN TANJUNG

Coffee beans in different stages: (clockwise) raw, unroasted, roasted and the roasting coffee machine at Anomali Coffee Seminyak

Coffee. Started in Jakarta several years ago, this coffee

Bedugul and Plaga. These three locations have existed since the

shop offers original Indonesian coffee that boasts unique

Dutch occupation with plantations still producing until now. Coffee

characteristics.

farmers in the village of Plaga for instance, now still produce and

Coffee plantations in Indonesia are spread out from one

export internationally. Lately they not only have intensified coffee

end to the other end. In the westernmost point of Aceh,

farming practices but have also educated the public through their

whose coffee has a moist and strong earthen aroma, to the

coffee plantation ecotourism highlights.

east in Papua, which features fruity characteristics.

Between Aceh and Papua there still are many other coffee

At Anomali Coffee they introduce the typicality of each different region’s coffee and show the variations of beans from

plantations that offer varieties of aromas and tastes. They are

each farmer’s processing techniques. Several methods in the

divided into three categories based on viscosity. The thickest

production of coffee are introduced including the suggestion of

is Sumatran coffee, namely from Aceh and Mandailing in

chosen coffee. In the end their choices are brewed and presented

North Sumatra that bears a smoky aroma.

with the perfect accompaniments.

Those of medium characteristics are Flores, Toraja and

Now coffee is not only a quick fix beverage or a warm host and

Papuan coffees. Flores coffee has a citrus aroma while Toraja

hospitality drink but also a lifestyle and social beverage. One could

coffee features a hint of caramel. Light body characteristics

sit for a long time, sipping away on a cup of hot brew and be deep

can be found in Bali coffee with tastes of orange and slightly

in their personal activities.

sour, and Java coffee features a taste of chocolate. Differing

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

climates, altitudes, and soil conditions all causes these differences in characteristics.

Bali coffee is produced in the highlands of Kintamani,

Anomali Coffee Seminyak, Jl. Kayu Aya 7B, Seminyak 081-389-973117, www.anomalicoffee.com

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SEARCHING OR F SURFBOARDS Thi ki about Thinking b t surfifing iin B Bali? li? P Perhaps h you shouldn’t complicate your trip by bringing your surfboards with you.

Instead, buy a surfboard in Bali and enjoy a hassle free trip.

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or surfers, a surfboard is their true girlfriend/boyfriend that understands them better than any other person that exists in the world. The board lets them easily control their movements on the waves, so it is very important to get the right boards for maximum enjoyment of riding the waves.

Surfing’s origin is from Hawaii, where the native people used to slide

over the waves after fishing. It was Captain James Cook who first introduced surfing to

the western world, and it has now become a very popular sport. Surfboards were first made from wood, but those wooden boards have evolved using modern and high tech materials.

BUYING A SURFBOARD Modern surfboards are most often made from polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with fiberglass cloth and polyester or epoxy resin, which is much lighter compared to ancient boards of the Hawaiians. The lighter material makes the boards more maneuverable and faster, not to mention easier to carry around. The smaller the board the lighter and faster it will go, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easier to ride. Smaller boards are for more experienced surfers, while for beginners a longer board is easier, as the bigger board makes it easier to balance as beginners learn to stand up on the board.

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buy it from shapers so they get the exact surfboard they need and want.

The best thing is to buy from a shaper so you can consult with him to get your preferred board instead of picking it up right from the surf shop rack. Surfboards are made by surfers for surfers (usually they’re experienced surfers) so they know exactly what you need. It’s more expensive, but it worth the money.

lifeguarding boards, use Styrofoam and

options are plenty, so it’s very important

BALI’S SURFBOARDMAKING INDUSTRY

use a slightly different process which can

to try using as many as possible types

According to a contributing article

take more time to make.

of boards before you decide to buy your

published in Bali & Beyond in 2005, surfing

surfboard.

was brought to Bali by the American

Buying the right surfboard is not easy, especially if you’re still a beginner. If

Shapers still make surfboards manually

couple Robert and Louise Koke, who are

you’re in Bali for longer than a week, we

for the most part, although some of them

credited with building the first hotel at Kuta

suggest you rent a surfboard for your first

generate the designs by using a computer.

Beach in 1936. They brought over wooden

two weeks instead of buying one. This is

The process is done in a workshop and

surfboards and slipped into Bali’s waters.

important to find which surfboard suits you

taken care of by several people who

At first it was only traveling surfers

well, so you don’t end up buying a board

concentrate on each process. As the

who enjoyed gliding on the waves of Bali,

that doesn’t work for you.

technology is getting more advanced

as the locals just watched them from the

There are several types of surfboards,

beach. During that period, the Balinese

surfboards by using a computerized

still believed that the ocean was a place

different tails, number of fins, etc. It’s a

machine that is able to produce a mass

where demons and spirit lived. But after

very fashionable product, which style

quantity of surfboards at a cheaper price.

they overcame their fear, the Balinese

changes very often and the available

But even so, some people still prefer to

boys easily picked up the sport, joining the

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARLO

today, some of the businesses also make

from the big ones to the smaller ones,

SURFING PHOTO (PREVIOUS PAGE) BY KRISTIN ROBINS, SURFBOARD PRODUCTION PHOTO (THIS PAGE) AND SURFBOARD PHOTO (NEXT PAGE) BY INTAN TANJUNG

Shapers still make surfboards manually for the most part, although some of them generate the designs by using a computer.

The process is done in a workshop and taken care of by several people who concentrate on each process.

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There are several types of surfboards, from the big ones to the smaller ones, different tails, number of fins, etc. Smaller boards are for more experienced surfers, while for a longer board is for beginners.

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Kim ‘Fly’ Bradley, the surfing leged.

big company like Rip Curl still do it? He answered, “Because without surfboards, there is no surfing. We want to be a real surf shop that sells surf equipment, not just surf clothes or boardshorts. And that’s A surfer rides his board on Padang Padang wave

why Rip Curl is the only surf brand in Bali that focuses on surfboards.”

Not only teaching them how to surf,

year, the surfboard industry in Bali has

their Bali-made boards overseas and

grown slowly, because the supply of

gained many good customers. They

the tourists also shared their knowledge

materials to make surfboards was hard to

produce over 1,000 surfboards throughout

and equipment, which later became a way

get. About 30 years ago, the government

the year to be exported to many countries,

to make a living for some of the locals.

didn’t want to allow the imported material,

including Australia, Hawaii, Japan, etc, as

They started to rent surfboards to surfing

but fortunately this has changed. Now

well as to supply Bali and the Indonesian

travelers and opened surfboard repair

there are plenty of board-makers in Bali

market. People from all around the world

shops around Kuta Beach.

that produce surfboards in both large and

come to Bali to surf, even people who

small scales.

have never surfed before. It’s a very good

In 2006 we interviewed surfing legend Kim ‘Fly’ Bradley, who claimed that he

According to Pete Matthews, Global

potential market because Bali is also a

had made the first surfboard in Indonesia.

Surfboard Manager at Rip Curl, production

door that connects all surfing destinations in Indonesia.

He came to Bali for the first time in 1974,

costs to make surfboards in Bali is still

when Kuta was still a quiet fishing and

relatively expensive because the materials

farming village. He left Bali, but managed

are imported from abroad. The profit is

price ranges from US $500 to US $700.

to come back few years later and decided

actually very small, even for a big company

Pete said because they use premium

to stay after marrying a Balinese girl.

like Rip Curl. Rip Curl itself has been

material, the surfboards are not as

doing surfboard production in Bali for 4

cheap as other places, but in the end the

who established a surfboard design and

years now from its factory located on the

customers will be happy because they get

shaping company in Bali. But even with

Bukit. We asked him, if making surfboards

a high quality board.

plenty of waves available throughout the

generates only a small profit, why does a

Kim Bradley was among the first people

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Rip Curl sells their surfboards in the

Not only big companies, small

SURF PHOTO BY KRISTIN ROBINS, KIM BRADLEY PHOTO IS PERSONAL ARCHIVE OF HIM

Rip Curl has also successfully exported tourists and surfing on the waves.

businesses also face the same problem.

his small boarding room. His business

throw it into the market, but if it doesn’t, we

They have to struggle with the high

began to grow and now he has his own

discontinue making that type. Hawaii used

production costs of the imported material

workshop in Tuban and can produce up to

to be the leader but the players messed

and have to sell the board at competitive

50 surfboards per month. But not always.

with the industry by giving too cheap a price

prices. “We used to sell more boards,

“Thailand produces a lot of cheaper

and we had plenty of customers who

boards. If our price is US $300 – 400, their

also is a hub to other surfing destinations

requested us to make boards and sent

boards are US $200 – 300. We cannot

within Indonesia. Traveling surfers usually

them overseas. But now we only make

beat their prices, as we’re only a small

arrive in Bali first before they head to other

few. Sometimes we sell more, but

company. But I’m lucky I still have loyal

destinations, so the market is huge. I am

sometimes not. Lucky the demand to

customers, some of them from overseas.

sure that soon, Bali will lead.”

repair surfboards is high, so we’re safe,”

But I mostly supply the local market, like

Text by Intan Tanjung

said Hafi, the owner of Rezeki Selancar

Legian surf shops and my friends who also

Jaya Surfboards and Sunrise Surf Shop.

own surf shops. Beside, my surfboards are

Rip Curl

much better than the Thai production.”

Jl. Sunset Road No. 69, Kuta

Hafi has been doing this business since the first Bali bombing. Before, he

Pete believes that Bali will be the

and they’re beating each other up. Bali

(0361) 754-455, www.ripcurl.co.id

rented surfboards on the beach, but after

number one place to sell surfboards. “Bali

the incident the tourism industry in Kuta

has the best waves, available throughout

Sunrise Surf Shop

collapsed. As he had nothing to do (and

the year. If you make surfboards, you have

Jl. Poppies Lane No. 22, Legian, Kuta

apparently no job), he learned how to

to be near the waves so you can test them

085-237-765898

shape surfboards and started doing it from

right away. If the board works well, we

hafisunrise@yahoo.com

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INVITE&INDULGE

JUMP INTO THE WATER

a hotel’s pool is built as one of the facilities for guests to ensure a pleasant stay. But nowadays

a hotel’s swimming pool is more than just

Swimming Pool at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

a facility; it becomes a symbol of pride for each hotel. And if designed beautifully

unique culture of the island that combines

and combined with other facilities, it gives

architectural elements, nature’s beauty,

FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT SAYAN

guests more excitement while dipping into

and interesting concepts. Not only offering

Enchanting Bali offers hillsides lined with

the water.

a place to relax during the hot day, the

stepped rice paddies, soaring volcanoes,

pool also lets guests experience a truly

lush forests and beaches lapped by the

tropical holiday.

crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Although Bali is surrounded by beautiful beaches, a swimming pool is the ultimate facility every hotel should have. Many

Now let us take you along and view

In the sacred Ayung River Valley, the

hotels in Bali now provide swimming pools

some of these amazing pools in Bali. Enjoy

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offers

that are designed beautifully. Some of

a morning dip, afternoon lounge, late night

a private sanctuary that restores inner

the pools are designed resembling the

skinny dip or whenever you want.

balance and serenity.

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ver the years,

An exotic retreat of 18 spacious suites and 42 secluded villas, each with its own private plunge pool, the Resort offers eclectic dining at the valley’s edge, a pampering spa, a two-level pool within earshot of the murmuring river. Placed within the sound of the Ayung River, the large, two-level swimming pool is a cool and relaxing oasis designed to follow the river’s natural contours. It is surrounded by a wooden deck, furnished with comfortable

WET area of W Retreat & Spa Seminyak

chaise lounges, and offers breathtaking views of the river.

an alang-alang roof and copper panels,

W RETREAT & SPA

Other attributes ingeniously nestled into

producing a stimulating conference space

The main pool is called WET, and was

the environment include an organic,

with an open terrace break-out area below.

designed by Karl Princic of Intaran Design

environmentally-friendly, paddy-field

in Bali. As a top landscape architect and

shaped swimming pool by the Ayung

FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI

golf course designer, he gave the WET

River on two levels, which also houses

AT SAYAN

pool a unique design with the shape

the Riverside Café and a meeting room,

Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar.

of rice fields, beautifully inspired by the

innovatively shaped using teak spars with

(0361) 977-577, www.fourseasons.com

tropical scenes of Indonesia. This outdoor

BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2012 43WET deck Rice fields shaped

pool spans over 1,790 square meters

hand or foot massages await. Go from

sunglasses. For the wee ones, a 0.6-meter

and overlooks the spectacular scenery of

splashing around in the 1.2 meter deep

splash pool beckons with an endless array

Seminyak Beach with some of the best

pool to ‘surf’ with complimentary high

of water toys and floaters for a maximum

views of the famous Bali sunset, from the

speed Internet. The Sweet Spot will allow

playing excitement.

comfort of a deckchair or while bobbing in

you relaxing in comfy robes and slippers

the water.

as you enjoy its hands-on deck service,

W RETREAT & SPA BALI – SEMINYAK

from bringing you sun care amenities, fresh

Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

lush poolside area in a lounge chair with a

towels, snacks, cocktail, frozen treats,

(0361) 473-810

neck pillow, or chic double daybeds where

games to, yes, even help to clean your

www.whotels.com

You’ll naturally want to kick back in the

UBUD HANGING GARDENS This one always makes it into the list of amazing pools all over the world.

No wonder. It’s a haven of peace and tranquility set in the heart of the tropical paradise of Bali. Located in the Buahan Village in Ubud, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and mountains overlooking the winding Ayung River and temple on the opposite hill. Its luxury pool villas are built in traditional style, as if in a Balinese village.

Main pool first level and open air bar at Ubud Hanging Gardens

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The infinity-edge swimming pool stands on two levels perched over the spectacular rain forest and surrounded by stylish

PHOTOS COURTESY OF UBUD HANGING GARDENS (THIS PAGE) AND NIKKO BALI RESORT AND SPA (NEXT PAGE)

Spectacular lush tropical forest scenery from Ubud Hanging Gardens Swimming Pool.

Beachfront swimming pool at Nikko Bali Resort and Spa

and comfortable sun beds for ultimate relaxation. In addition, all rooms and suites have their own individual horizonedge pool, perfect for those who seek additional privacy. Recline in a private pool and you are totally enveloped by nature, jungle-covered mountains and exotic flowers. You will truly feel a part of the surroundings.

UBUD HANGING GARDENS Desa Buahan, Desa Payangan, Gianyar.

(0361) 982-700 www.ubudhanginggardens.com

NIKKO BALI RESORT AND SPA Discover serenity in this secluded white sand beach retreat with private cabanas and sun loungers. Not in a beachy mood?

Spend your day in the four interconnected

pool surrounded by a timber deck with sun

sand. Moreover, the pool has a 30-meter

swimming pools that directly overlook the

loungers and private cabanas.

water slide for them to have some

ocean. It boasts an impressive pool complex

You don’t have to worry that your

great fun.

with shimmering turquoise water. As a Nikko

children will go too far into deeper water if

Club guest, you may access the Nikko Club

they’re playing at the beach. It’s so much

NIKKO BALI RESORT AND SPA

Lounge located on a special floor. This is a

easier to keep an eye on them in the

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan

contemporary lounge and dining space that

children’s lagoon in the pool area. It has

(0361) 773-377

incorporates a stylish outdoor swimming

the same level of excitement as real beach

www.nikkobali.com

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By the shore, at Nikko Bali Resort and Spa

INVITE&INDULGE

Nothing is more delightful than enjoying jazz while having dinner during a holiday in Bali. This time, Bali & Beyond takes you to two perfect spots that can’t be missed for jazz connoisseurs or simply if you want to try different thing in Bali. Spend your evening enjoying a delicious dinner and sizzling jazz.

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JAZZ

andDINE everyone looking forward for to return often, every time the restaurant resta showcases jazz. Guests sing and an dance together, fused with the music, music unlike other cafés where customers just ju come to eat and the band elusively plays background sounds, muffled away by the conversation. Erick Sondhy Project was on the stage during our visit, and the music they played that night blew away the feelings and made guests forgot their sushi for a few minutes.

Ryoshi also requires you purchase a ticket to enjoy the jazzy night, but considering that the performances are this good, we thought that spending a little money is nothing compared to a memorable night.

The atmosphere is really fun for

Ryoshi Japanese Restaurant & Bar

aficionado’s who love music, and the food itself is delicious. Try tuna carpaccio mayonnaise, a fresh tuna sashimi smeared

Ryoshi proves that Japanese (Food) and

with mayonnaise, or nabeyaki udon,

Jazz do go well together. Here in Ryoshi

stewed udon noodles with egg, tempura,

House of Jazz, you can enjoy the fresh

vegetable, fish cake and seaweed.

taste of sushi and sashimi while listening to

Other Japanese dishes are available at

jazz all at once.

reasonable prices. Even if you’re not in the

Ryoshi Japanese Restaurants & Bars

mood for eating and just want to enjoy the

can be found everywhere in Sanur, Kuta,

performance, you can hang out in the bar,

and Ubud, but the only restaurant that

order your favorite cocktail and enjoy the

plays jazz is the one located on Jalan Raya

music.

Seminyak, known as “House of Jazz.”

Jazz music is performed every Monday,

Ryoshi Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Wednesday and Friday night.

Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 15

Crowds pack each performance, with

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The previous owner of this place was Belgian, and it used to serve Belgium specialties in a Belgium Bar-Bistro style.

Recently the ownership changed, but they kept the name of the restaurant and the inherited concept of live performances of Jazz & Blues in a Bistro. They also kept the Belgian specialties but added a lot more international dishes so customers have many options for a pleasant dining experience. They also have plans to refresh the place a little to be even more lively and hip, offering a cheaper menu to attract

Mahi-mahi Florentine

a young crowd.

The second floor, which has an indooroutdoor balcony, features a foosball table,

formal dining compared to Ryoshi.

From the menu, try Duck a L’Orange,

Europe a little while, especially for those who have a longer holiday in Bali. They also

a pool table and a two-way aquarium.

Mahi-mahi Florentine, Pan fried tenderloin

have wide selection of wine or cocktails

You actually get to see a rare view of the

with the proper homemade sauce or the

as well as delightful sides or sweets to

underside of goldfish, from the ground floor.

famous moules (mussels).

accompany your memorable evening.

Stay in the first floor to enjoy live

The band plays great songs that go

performances, blues every Thursday night

well with the European cuisines, making

Mannekepis Jazz & Blues Bistro

and jazz every Saturday night. Mannekepis

you feel like you’re being taken away to

Jl. Raya Seminyak No.2

is the right place to enjoy quiet night

Europe, but still enjoying Bali’s tropical

(0361) 847-5784

performances as this place offers more

atmosphere. It’s very good to remember

www.mannekepis-bistro.com

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(PREVIOUS PAGES) PHOTOS BY RANDY VERLIE, (THIS PAGE) MANNEKEPIS INTERIOR PHOTO BY BY RANDY VERLIE (TOP), FOOD PHOTO COURTESY OF MANNEKEPIS JAZZ & BLUES BISTRO

Mannekepis Jazz & Blues Bistro

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PONDERINGPOINT

p e e D e h t f o Treasures seaweed, tuna, and pearl exporters. And with its vast sea territory

a hoard of secrets of natural beauty that

that connects Australian and Asian continents, the shipping

is worth discovering. Not only is Indonesia

industry is also another promising business. Indonesia also has

beautiful on the surface, deep down below

several shipping ports, some of which are international.

the surface of the waves are well-kept ‘treasures’.

We all know that Indonesia is one of the world’s favourite diving

Seeing that the sea could generate such extensive income for the country, the government lately focused its efforts on promoting the marine territory. Several sailing and marine events have

destinations. Its islands have more than 600 diving points spread

been successfully hosted in some famous marine areas such as

across the archipelago that offer beautiful underwater scenes

Belitung, Wakatobi, and Bunaken, including this year’s sailing event

teeming with rare marine life frolicking under the deep blue. Not

that will take place in Morotai, North Maluku, in September 2012.

only divers, surfers also share the same obsession that Indonesia’s

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MTCE) and

waves are filled with thrills. This country has world-class waves

Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fishery (MMAF) never cease in in

that attract thousands of surfers who visit the country regularly.

their efforts to promote and raise awareness of the potential of

The waters around Indonesia, of course, hold resources beyond

Indonesia’s marine territory. Last month and for the following

waves and its beautiful underwater views. These resources, for

three months, Indonesia joined Korea’s marine event, Expo Yeosu

instance, have supported this country as one of the world’s biggest

Korea 2012, to promote its potential to 8 million expected visitors.

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s an archipelagic country, Indonesia keeps

This year MTCE also focuses on developing cruiseship tourism to attract more cruises visiting the country. According to statements on the ministry’s official site, www.budpar.go.id, Mari statem The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Elka Pangestu, P said that th they are targeting 119,000 cruise tourists with arrivals of 200 units un within this year. To support this, the government sets aside an a annual budget of 7 billion and focus on redeveloping infrastructures that support cruise tourism, especially the ports. infrast Indonesia has 25 active ports with strategic locations for cruise Ind visits, and the MTCE prioritized 10 to be redeveloped, including port in Bali, Tanjung Mas in Semarang and Tanjung the Benoa B Perak in Surabaya. This redevelopment is expected to create a multiplier effect on the economy, especially to the surrounding multip areas, therefore the government prepares. areas According to the site, there are at least three advantages A which can be achieved from the development of the cruise whic industry: first, it can bring tourists to visit some hard-to-reach indu destinations via land transportation, second, it yet spectacular s can minimize the need of accommodation during the visits, and third, tourists can easily explore to know more about the wealth third destination, such as the food, culture, art, etc. of each e Besides what is mentioned above, Indonesia has a lot that waits to be discovered. Cruises, sea products, to offer o surfing and diving, are among the few and there are still many sur other treasures to be explored below the waves. But despite the enthusiasm of promoting and the promising future of what the tourism industry can add to the country’s economy, should there be any extra effort to be concerned about the environment?

Last month the world-class surfer Kelly Slater shocked the world with his tweet commenting about Bali’s water condition.

“If Bali doesn’t #DoSomething serious about this pollution it’ll be impossible to surf here in a few years. Worst I’ve ever seen.” Bali, the tourism icon of Indonesia, always struggles with the large amount of trash that appears on its beaches every year.

It’s a shame to see, and with its successful history of tourism, Bali should act as the example of how other tourist destinations in this country should perform.

Trash is a major issue, and if it’s neglected, it will affect the tourism industry. Since Indonesia depends on the beauty of its nature to attract tourists visiting the country, the government should also focus on waste management not only in certain tourist destinations, but also all across the country. Otherwise it could become a time bomb ticking to explode. Of course it could be very embarrassing if divers or cruise tourists come from far away just to see floating plastic in the ocean, and even worse, if they tweet about it.

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FOTOFOLIO

INSIDE THE IMAGINATION This month FotoFolio showcases paintings by Ponco Setyohadi. His works are the combination of surrealism and realism of Bali’s cultural beauty. The details and the presentation are perfect, he surely wants to create another dimension that parallels the real world and brings some of the Earth elements, including wisdom, nature, and culture; things that reflects Bali’s beauty.

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Ponco Setyohadi is Bali’s new raising star of art, who is also known as one of GC Watches Personalities. He’s not a new face in the creative industry and has lived on this island for over two decades. Having been known as a talented illustrator who painted in his free time, Ponco now has taken a new step of life focusing most of his time on his paintings.

MY WIFE Self-portrait painting of Ponco’s wife.

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TREE OF LIFE Ponco’s wild imagination of post-apocalypse, what could possibly be happened after great flood tragedy where there a just a few people survived and started to build a new life above the tree.

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PEACOCK Gracefulness of a peacock with outstretched plumage, a realism painting.

FERTILITY GODDESS Ponco’s interpretation of Fertility Goddess, Goddess in mythology associated with fertility, pregnancy and birth.

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OGOH-OGOH This painting was Ponco’s memory of one of Ogoh-Ogoh parades in Bali. Seeing that Ogoh-Ogoh parade is a very unique cultural event, Ponco never misses to watch the parade every year.

MELASTI CEREMONY A beautiful scene of a Melasti ritual procession passing through a panoramic cliff path of Mount Payung.

GODDESS OF FIRE Ponco’s surrealist painting of the Fire Goddess. This painting is one of his early paintings when he was still doing it just as a hobby.

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

RIVER, RAFT AND RAPIDS The Petang village area is beautiful, with lush surrounding, and it’s a typical Balinese village where most of the people work as farmers.

See the real attraction of this village that lies lower than ground level. starting point. The stairs were quite wet and I had to walk carefully

go rafting, but I always refused his

to avoid slipping. The surrounding environment was stunning; the

invitation. It’s not that I’m afraid, but I’d

backdrop was full of dark and light green forest, while surrounding

prefer something not so adventurous.

us were big trees, colorful plants, and even flowers. Some roots

This time my friend said, “This one is

popped up beautifully like carvings on a wall along the stairs,

different, so you must go! It will not

with green moss that added to its beauty. The situation was very

require any paddling, so all you have to do is just sit nicely on

tranquil, as you could hear the birds sing as well as the voices of

the tube and enjoy the fun.” I still complained that it might be

insects and monkeys and from far away, you can slightly hear a

dangerous. Rivers are full of hazardous rapids with big rocks along

waterfall’s sound. When I reached the bottom of the stairs I was

the way you know. “Don’t be silly, it’s completely safe!” he replied.

amazed with what I saw; a breathtaking view of a waterfall in

Maybe I worry too much, but rafting is definitely not tops on my list. But since my friend always kept trying to convince me, I had to wonder what rafting is really like. So perhaps I should try it.

Our rafting destination was the Ayung River, but we would start

a circular area.

This waterfall supplies the Ayung River, and this is where our trip would start. “The water is from Tukad Bangkung (Bangkung River), so this isn’t the Ayung River yet. We named this the Fantasi

from the river’s beginning in the Petang village, part of the Badung

Waterfall, because it’s located at the Fantasi starting point. From

Regency located about 32 kilometers away from Bali’s capital city

here we’re going to start our trip, passing through the first 6

of Denpasar. The village is a 1-hour drive from Denpasar, or about

kilometers of the Ayung River,” Dewa said to me. Mr. Kim had

1.5 hours from the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

been waiting for us on the tube, ready to accompany us

“Welcome to Petang,” said Mr. Kim, the owner of Bali Fantasi Rafting, the rafting company. He greeted us soon after we jumped

on our ride.

We still had to reach the starting point through the circular iron

out of the car. The Petang village area is beautiful, with lush

stairs to get down to the river bank, and the view was even more

surrounding, and it’s a typical Balinese village where most of the

incredible from there. Some technicians were repairing the iron

people work as farmers. But the real attraction of this village lies

stairs, as a big flood had smashed the old stairs during the rainy

lower than ground level.

season a few months ago.

In front of us there were three typical open-wall Balinese

As I reached down and touched the water I discovered that

buildings. This is the starting point of the Bali Fantasi Rafting

it was cold. “Jump into the tube!” said Dewa. There were five of

adventure where guests are taken to get prepared before heading

us on the tube, including another guide. The tube was drifting

down the cliff and into the river. We changed our clothes, and then

towards the waterfall and Dewa shouted to us “We have to pass

the guides took us to the lower level building where we put on life

through the waterfall! You have to be ready to get wet!” I was

vests and safety helmets.

shocked as I looked up at the huge 25-meter waterfall we were

The guide, whose name is Dewa, told us that the Bali Fantasi

heading to, and couldn’t believe what he just said. We screamed

Rafting has the best location of all the rafting companies in

as we got closer but instead of going through, the guides turned

Bali. “This starting point is the beginning of the Ayung River. It’s

around and headed towards the river. He was just joking.

actually even beyond the starting point. The Ayung River starts in

As we began our trip, we faced a gigantic stone called Batu

Tjampuhan, we will pass it later. You will also pass the bat cave,

Tomat (Tomato Stone), which blocked the river mouth and left

and this is the only rafting company that passes it.”

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any times my friend has asked me to

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(Clockwise) Stairs to the starting point, guests taking photo in the bat cave, Mr. Kim with his guests.

breathtaking. It’s like we were drawn into an unknown world,

down the river to check the conditions the next morning. They also

leaving Bali behind and entering into a fantasy world. At our sides

remove heavy materials (such as wood) that were brought by the

there were tall cliffs covered with algae and lush greenish tropical

flood and sometimes move the rocks’ position to open the track.

plants above. Water dropped through the algae refracting the

If the conditions are ok, then he will confirm to all the agents that

sunlight that created a sparkling wall on several spots on the cliff.

rafting is possible. “We cannot fight against nature,” he added.

The rafting track is 5.5 kilometers long and usually takes about

river current was friendly, leaving us enough time to enjoy each

1-1.5 hours to reach the ending point in Pangsan village. There

details of nature.

are a series of 14 rapids along the track with different levels of

The Ayung River is famous for white water rafting in Bali. The

excitement. Some rapids are difficult to pass and the guides have

river is tame when the weather is friendly. According to Dewa, Bali

to choose the right niche in which to pass: the second rapid of

Fantasi Rafting’s track has a Class 3 grade, while other rafting in

Batanu – named after the Batanu trees that are seen around, is

Bali is mostly Class 2.5. Wikipedia explains that a Class 3 river has

a rapid near the cross where the river gets supplied with water

numerous waves, high and irregular, with rocks and eddies; rapids

from another river, and the last rapids were quite challenging. We

with passages clear but narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering

had to hold on tight to the rope and lock our feet under the tube

and scouting is usually needed. This requires a good operator and

seat. Water came into the tube, but no matter how challenging the

a boat. Dewa, who is also native of Petang Village, has been with

rapids were, the tube wouldn’t turn upside down and we wouldn’t

the company since it was first opened and knows every little thing

be thrown into the water. The tube is specially designed for

about the track. He said that he never gets bored, there’s always

maximum safety, developed by Mr. Kim. He is obsessed with the

something interesting every day.

safety of his customers and always puts safety first and routinely

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evaluates and measures the safety level of the operation to make sure that everything is safe, and then the fun can begin.

Some of the spots are playable, where guests can stop and

PHOTO COURTESY OF BALI FANTASI RAFTING

The stone characteristics of the cliff wall was very strong, while the

At our sides there were tall cliffs covered with algae and lush greenish tropical plants above.

Water dropped through the algae refracting the sunlight that created a sparkling wall on several spots on the cliff.

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play around. At kilometer 3 you can jump off into the river and let yourself be carried away by the gentle current while watching the beauty of untouched nature. For a family group, usually the guides stop at Sliding Rock where guests can slide into the river and play with their children. The guides are also very creative, doing fun things like provoking guests into a water war among their group.

They also could stop at some beautiful points to let the guests take pictures. The guides will bring along a double waterproof case to protect your valuable stuff including cameras and mobile phones, and of course will allow you to capture the unforgettable moments of your holiday.

The highlight of Bali Fantasi Rafting trip is the bat cave.

Although the smell was unpleasant, the experience of watching those bats flying in and out of the cave was extraordinary and unforgettable. And the track itself showcases some amazing unseen scenes of the tropical forest, with gigantic ferns, huge trees that protect the life beneath, and big groups of bamboo trees that were seen along the track. You could see other rare creatures and rare birds, also beautiful forms of the river stones on the wall and in the river.

And this is in addition to more than 7 waterfalls, both big and small, along the track. Such an amazing experience to see the unseen world, and for me it was more like a river tour packaged in an adventurous way.

At the finishing point, the guides took us into the Tarzan Cave that was located just across the stairs. Before reaching the cave, suddenly they threw me away to the river. I screamed out loud, afraid to be sinking and being dragged away by the current. But then I felt embarrassed because the river was only one meter deep. Everybody including the other groups laughed at me. Dewa said, “This is an adventure, so you must be adventurous. You must try everything, enjoy every detail of nature and be ready to get wet. Otherwise, it’s not an adventure.” I grinned. He was right, but he should have told me that the river wasn’t that deep.

Text by Sheela Sankey (Clockwise) The sparkling wall, Waterfall at starting point area, Situation along the rafting track

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Bali Fantasi Rafting, Jl. Tirta Nadi I no. 4, Belanjong, Sanur (0361) 365-7481, fantasi4you@gmail.com, www.fantasibali.com

TOP LEFT PHOTO COURTESY OF BALI FANTASI RAFTING, WATERFALL AND RIVER PHOTOS BY RANDY VERLIE

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SURPRISES FROM EAST JAVA There are not many attractions in Jember other than its calm ambiance. Yet to the south there lies a different scene, Watu Ulo. A rock resembling the curves of a snake along with the ‘scales’ gives this place the name Watu Ulo, roughly meaning ‘snake rock’.

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tretches of white sand, occasionally loomed

once visited one of the plantations here, attracted by the aroma

over by steep limestone cliffs. Strong waves

and taste of its coffee. Sure enough, the coffee that he came

crashing into the steadfast rock face. As if

across was known to contain ingredients from this area. Along

nothing can stand against it. Yet behind it a

with farming and husbandry, the plantation sector supports the

calm bay resides, colorful fishermen’s boats

majority of the Jember people’s lives.

are harbored there. Beautiful, silent and

vacant. This is such an antithesis.

Not many know that south of Jember there is a pretty area

There are not many attractions in this township other than its calm ambiance, typical of a small town. Yet to the south there lies a different scene. About 40km southwest of Jember, or an

called Watu Ulo, as Jember is better known as the third busiest

hour’s drive by private transport, we arrived at Watu Ulo, precisely

city in the province of East Java. Around it there are various

bordering the Indian Ocean. A rock resembling the curves of a

plantations such as rubber, tobacco, cacao and coffee. For the

snake along with the ‘scales’ gives this place the name Watu Ulo,

latter, it is said that the founder of a world-famous café network

roughly meaning ‘snake rock’.

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bat cave is 100 meters deep and located not far from the beach.

The entrance fee is less than Rp. 5,000 per person, and varies on weekdays and weekends. The beach area covers 566,910 square meters with the temperature varying between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius. Apart from its name, that is popular among locals, in our eyes there wasn’t much to see. Despite its beauty the beach seems to be abandoned, not like its neighboring beach that looks like it’s better managed than Watu Ulo. The real surprise was waiting a kilometer away to the west.

Leaving Watu Ulo behind we passed through forests that featured mostly teakwood trees, palms and other trees. Arriving at the top of the hill, the panorama of the Indian Ocean immediately welcomed us with its vast blue color. To our right there was the bay with white sands as if giving its own strokes to an alluring portrait. That stretch of white was the beautiful Papuma beach. It was a hidden beach. Unexpected. We even think that not many people have discovered it. Perhaps many have known Watu Ulo, or furthermore referred to it as a mere place tied to local legends.

Descending the hill, green trees greeted us, lining the beach.

Under them stood rows of tens, or even hundreds of colorful

The name comes from a local myth, that tells that before there was a snake that had a meditation on the beach. After its wish was granted by God, the snake turned into a rock resembling itself, with its head pointed toward the sea while its body was left on the land.

During Japanese colonialism, the cliff area was used as a fortress to monitor the enemy that wanted to enter Java through the beach. This Japanese fortress, often called ‘Goa Jepang’ or Japanese Cave by the locals, still exists and is an interesting tourist attraction in Jember.

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EAST JAVA INDONESIA TUBAN

MADURA ISLAND

SUMENEP SAPUDI ISLAND

BANGKALAN

CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE

PUTERAN ISLAND SAMPANG

BOJONEGORO

SURABAYA

RAAS ISLAND GILIRAYA ISLAND

GILI-GENTENG ISLAND

MOJOKERTO

NGANJUK MADIUN

MAGETAN

Mt. Lawu

PASURUAN

SITUBONDO

Mt. Welirang Mt. Anjasmoro Mt. Liman

KEDIRI

PROBOLINGGO Mt. Arjuna

PONOROGO Mt. Wilis

BATU

BONDOWOSO

Mt. Kelud Mt. Argopura

Mt. Bromo Mt. Kawi

TULUNGAGUNG

MALANG BLITAR

Mt. Merapi Mt. Mahameru

JEMBER

LUMAJANG

PACITAN

Mt. Raung

KETAPANG BANYUWANGI

Gilimanuk

BALI PROVINCE

WATU ULO SEMPU ISLAND NUSA BARUNG ISLAND GRAJAGAN

G-land Bay

provides a pleasant experience. The soft grains of sand at once pamper the soles of our feet, providing a nice sensation that pleases the soul. While beachcombing, we also witness the fishermen pulling in the catch of the day, or merely view their activities like knitting nets, unloading and weighing their sea harvest. As a note, the fishermen usually come ashore between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m everyday.

Walking further to the west, we came across a large yellowish rock. To our surprise we encounter another panorama. So many both small and large yellowish rocks are scattered about. Once Fishing activity

in a while the waves sweep across the rocks in a surreal scene.

Out at sea, there are around seven large reef break islets that are named after traditional wayang or shadow puppet characters, such as Pulau Batara Guru, Pulau Kresna, Narada, Nusa Barong,

fishermen’s boats. What makes this place different from the rest is that, although it is a harbor and the main site for fishermen, it is

Pulau Kajang and Pulau Kodok.

In the west we can climb up to a lookout point, slightly different

clean and homey. The sand was a sparkling white, there were not

from the first. From atop the hill, the vast open seascape of East

many people around, and it exuded a calm and attractive appeal.

Java’s south can be enjoyed in its fullest. The long white line of

People call this place Pantai Papuma. Papuma is the shortened

foam decorates the rocks and the lonely hills in between. It is

word from ‘Pasir Putih Malikan’, a name that was said to have

unfathomable that such a place exists in East Java – a province

been given by the forestry department that oversees this

that is best known for being densely populated. Indeed, a pleasant

coastal region.

southern surprise in Java’s east.

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CAPITALCORNER

JAKARTA, A MOVEABLE FEAST

Jakarta has always been perceived as a trading hub and huge melting pot. Before the 15th century it was recognized as the strategic port of the Sunda Pajajaran Kingdom, selling pepper as its main commodity.

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t may not be love at the first

turn the pages will begin to be fond of the

demonstrations of energy and vibrancy.

sight, but Jakarta is one good

Big Durian.

There’s so much amusement, even in

example that can be given to

With almost 12 million inhabitants,

everyday life, that people can find in the city.

prove the cliché proverb of not

Jakarta is one of the busiest and most

judging a book by its jacket. The

crowded cities in South East Asia. As a

a trading hub and huge melting pot. Before

Jakarta has always been perceived as

wicked old city probably does

well-liked migrants’ terminus, Jakarta is

the 15th century it was recognized as the

not suite everyone’s palate, but those

no doubt a misticanza of habits. It can

strategic port Sunda Kelapa of the Sunda

willing to

be confusing yet tempting, due to its

Pajajaran Kingdom, selling pepper as its

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BOAT PHOTO BY JOSHUA ALESSANDRO, OTHER PHOTOS BY SHINTA EKA

Boats parking at Sunda Kelapa Harbor

main commodity. Historical chronicles mention that Pajajaran had other ports such as Banten and Cimanuk, but Sunda Kelapa was the most prominent since it was the nearest port from the center of the kingdom, which now is known as Bogor.

Portuguese documents show that Sunda Kelapa was only a small harbor that stretched for almost two kilometers and could contain only ten 100 ton-capacity ships. These limited dimensions did not stop merchants from the Malay Peninsula, India, China, Portugul and the eastern part of Indonesia from gathering there, not only exchanging their goods but also bringing along their culture. The evidence can be found in traditional Betawi wedding’s outfits or folk performances such as ondelondel, which hinted of Chinese and Arab influences.

As Islam’s sway got stronger, the King of Pajajaran turned to the Portuguese for help in bracing Sunda Kelapa from the Muslim kingdoms’ expansion in 1522. The King promised to develop an exclusive pepper trading relationship and to give land in West Jakarta for the Portuguese to build a fortress on. But the Portuguese failed to return to Sunda Kelapa to Museum Fatahillah

construct the stronghold because they

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(Clockwise) Ondel-ondel; Betawi’s large effegies, a cafe near Museum Fatahillah, Amsterdam style bicycles.

The building has a vast sq square, the Taman Fatahillah, which acted as a venue for several public spectacles, ranging from carnivals to death penalties. Some other beautiful buildings and cafes can be spotted around the park, as well as accessories sellers, temporary tattoo artists, fortune tellers, and also Amsterdam-style bicycle rentals.

On June 22, 1527 Commander

Kelapa. It is still operating as a trading

The Maritime Museum presents

point for wooden ships from many regions

complete information about Indonesian

Fatahillah from the Islamic Demak Kingdom

of Indonesia, carrying logs, rattan, copra

nautical matters in a wood-dominated

conquered Sunda Kelapa and changed its

and other agricultural products to Jakarta.

edifice. It has a collection of more

name to Jayakarta. The date was kept to

In exchange, when the ships leave Jakarta,

than 1,800 traditional boats from Riau,

mark the birth of new mega-city, Jakarta.

they take back construction materials like

Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and other

Since then, British and Dutch business

cement.

regions in Indonesia. Besides the boats,

ventures as well as Japanese occupied

Just within walking distance from

the Maritime Museum permanently exhibits

Jakarta, but the colonization did not

the Sunda Kelapa port stands the old

sailing paraphernalia, vintage ship models,

forbear the borough to evolve. Jakarta had

Syahbandar Tower. The structure is

et cetera. This museum was officiated by

metamorphosed from just a spice market

known as Uitkijk, constructed by the

Governor Ali Sadikin in 1977 after being

located at the estuary of the Ciliwung River

Netherland trading agency VOC in 1839

used as logistics warehouse.

to a vast and vigorous venue for political

to guide the merchants’ ship traffic. The

and industrial activities.

building is equipped with several canons

architectural traces from the colonial

Tourists who are interested to see

The Sunda Kelapa harbor has had

and two administration buildings in front

times can visit the remains of Old Batavia

several name changes from its original

of it. This 12 meter high tower is located

Town, now known as Kota Tua in West

name. It was Jayakarta during Fatahillah

in front of the former VOC headquarters,

Jakarta (only ten minutes by bus from

times, then Batavia in the Dutch era.

now a restaurant and spice warehouse,

Sunda Kelapa). The main attractions,

The Japan altered it to Jakarta and

with two out of its three floors now a

especially for photography lovers, are

after Independence Day the Jakarta

venue for the Maritime Museum

the Jakarta Kota Train Station, Museum

administration revived the name Sunda

(Museum Bahari).

of Bank Indonesia, Museum of Bank

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PHOTOS BY SHINTA EKA

faced Hindu resistance in Goa, India.

Mandiri, Fatahillah Museum (Jakarta

as well as accessories sellers, temporary

plays an important role in preserving this

History Museum) and the Puppet Museum

tattoo artists, fortune tellers, and also

traditional art form by frequently carrying

(Museum Wayang). The area is also

Amsterdam-style bicycle rentals.

out training and workshops and holding

famous for its extensive banquet of mouth

The Wayang Museum served as

a wayang show every Sunday.

Text by Shinta Eka

watering East Asian, Middle Eastern, and

another point for sightseeing in the area.

European dishes, and every spice in-

Located on the West side of Fatahillah

between, served from hawker’s stove to

Park, this museum is dedicated to the

master chef’s furnace.

ancient traditions of shadow puppetry

Syahbandar Tower and

from the Javanese region. This fascinating

Maritime Museum

as the Dutch’s administrative center in

museum stands on the site of what was

Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm

the 18th century. A tour of the Fatahillah

used to be an Old Dutch Church that was

Jl. Pasar Ikan 1, Kota

Museum will offer a glimpse into the city’s

destroyed by an earthquake in 1808, and

colonial era and culture. There are 37

subsequently rebuilt as a warehouse.

The Fatahillah Museum functioned

rooms that are filled with antique furniture

The Batavia Society of Arts and

Wayang Museum Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

and items of the past. The building has

Sciences purchased the building and it is

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a vast square, the Taman Fatahillah,

now home to a wide range of wayangs

which acted as a venue for several public

(puppets) from Indonesia as well as from

Fatahillah Museum

spectacles, ranging from carnivals to death

such countries as China, India, Vietnam

Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

penalties. Some other beautiful buildings

and Cambodia. Museum Wayang, which

Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 2

and cafes can be spotted around the park,

is open from Tuesday to Sunday, also

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BEYONDUPDATES

CYCLING THROUGH SINGKARAK The 4th year of the annual Tour de Singkarak will be held this year from June 4 to 10. Over 250 world-class cyclists from 17 different countries will take part in traversing the 800-kilometer route through West Sumatra’s countryside. Starting from Sawahlunto, the race will pass through 14 cities/regencies in West Sumatra and end in Padang. www.tourdesingkarak.com/2012

SEE THE UNSEEN Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace Jakarta is presenting a photography exhibition titled “The Unseen”. This exhibition will display travel photographs from Josua Alessandro, who is also one of our beloved contributors, Leonardus Bramantya and Sianny Widyasari, who have traveled around Indonesia, Tibet, Indochina and Europe. The exhibition will be opened on June 13 at 7.30 p.m. and hosted by singer/actress/film producer Paquita Widjaja, and will continue until June 27. The three photographers will also conduct a coffee chat on June 16 at 3 p.m.

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BATAVIA FAVORITES The Sultan Hotel Jakarta celebrating Jakarta’s anniversary by serving all-time favorite Betawi food for HiTea at Lagoon Lounge and a buffet spread for dinner at Peacock Café. For this special occasion, Chef Setiyanto will personally prepare a range of appetizers such as rujak juhi, rujak pengantin, kakap teluk Jakarta and gado gado Betawi, while for main course an array of traditional choices such as: pindang serani, laksa Betawi, semur Jakarta, to mention only a few. The enormous Betawi favorites buffet is available for dinner at Peacock Café at Rp. 179,000++, from June 18 to 24.

The Sultan Hotel Jakarta Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, (021) 570-3600 ww.sultanjakarta.com

FROM THE GULF Qatar Airways celebrates the launch of its 30th European destination with its daily scheduled flights to the Croatian capital of Zagreb, operated in an Airbus A320 in a two-class configuration. A traditional water salute at the Zagreb Airport marked the arrival of Flight QR947 from Doha, the airline’s capital in the State of Qatar, on May 9. The new route, operated via Budapest, also represents the first passenger flight to Croatia from the Gulf Region. www.qatarairways.com 76

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BALI ARTS FESTIVAL The annual Pesta Kesenian Bali or Bali Arts Festival will be held June 9 until July 7 in Denpasar. This event, which will be the 34th time, will see performances of Balinese dances, music, and artistic expressions on one stage. Cultural performances from other Indonesian provinces including Central Kalimantan, North Sumatra, East Java, Riau, Jakarta, Solo and many others will also be presented, bringing their own traditional as well as most contemporary choreographies. www.baliartsfestival.com

The Balinese will commemorate Pagerwesi Day, which falls on June 20. Pagarwesi day is part of the Bali Pawukon Cycle.

On this day, Balinese Hindus are reminded to prepare a strong defense against the forces of evil until the day of the next Pagerwesi, the cycle of 210 days in the Balinese calendar. It is also often interpreted by Hindus as a day to fence themselves in Bali, which is called magehang crew.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Another Balinese celebration this month is the Saraswati Day on June 16. This holy event is celebrated every 210 days (or 7 months of Balinese calendar) to honor the Saraswati Goddess of Science and Art. For the Balinese, this is the second biggest holiday after Galungan day for the Balinese to remind themselves that they must not stop studying, and take care their of their health, food, clothing and gold in their lives, to keep the universe in balance.

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DANCERS PHOTOS BY DONNY CAHYADI, BALINESE PRAYING PHOTO BY FAJAR ARI PUTRA, SARASWATI OFFERING PHOTO DOC. BALI & BEYOND

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LOST AND FOUND Ganesha Gallery will present a painting exhibition by Marijke Lambregtse from June 7 to July 30. Marijke is a Dutch painter who started her artistic career in Holland as a dancer. Her current collection of canvasses titled “Lost and Found” is an exploration of two distinct themes that is of great personal importance to her – awareness and protection of the environment and the crucial role woman can play in bringing positive change by active participation. This exhibition will be officially opened on June 7 at 6.30 p.m and is available for visits daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resorts Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-010 www.fourseasons.com

JOINING TRIATHLON? Bali International Triathlon is in its sixth year, and once again will take place in the lush Jimbaran surroundings on June 24. This year’s event has been dubbed the ‘Triathlon for the Soul’ and is expected to attract a record number of worldclass athletes competing for a generous pool of prizes. The categories featured are Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance and 5k Run, using the scenic routes between the Ayana Resort and Spa, Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay and the Intercontinental Bali Resort. www.balitriathlon.com

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WELCOMING MISS WORLD The Westin Resort Nusa Dua warmly welcomed Miss World 2011, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares on April 24, accompanied

by Miss Indonesia 2011 Astrid Ellena. The delegation also included the presence of the CEO of Media Nusantara Citra Mr. Hary Tanoesoedibjo, the founding member of Miss Indonesia Liliana Tanoesoedibjo, as well as Miss World Chairman and CEO Mrs. Julia Morley. This third visit by the Miss World Organization was to showcase Bali as a potential destination and to ready it to host the Miss World pageant in the coming year. (0361) 771-906

SMART LUXURY BRING ALL THE REDS! Bali Premier Management hosted a Premier Agent Party for all offline and online travel agents in Bali. The party was held at the Nunia Boutique Villas on May 4 with a Red Party theme and was filled with fun games, door prizes and souvenirs from EL Parque and Anomali Coffee Seminyak, as well as chances to win other prizes. More than 30 agents attended this party. www.balipremiermanagement.com

The Swiss made watch brand GC just opened its new boutique in Bali at the exclusive Kuta Beach Walk resort, the 5th boutique in GC’s most important commercial market of Indonesia. The grand opening was held on April 28 and was celebrated with the presence of Cindy Livingston, CEO of Sequel AG and President of GC Watches, and Ronnie Bong, CEO of PT. Gilang Agung Persada, the exclusive distributor of GC Watches in Indonesia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The unveiling of the boutique followed a spectacular ‘Moment of Smart Luxury’ event the night before at Bidadari Cliffside Estate with GC personalities, Stella Rissa (fashion designer), Sigi Wimala (actress/movie director), Alvin Tjitrowirjo (furniture designer) and Ponco Setyohadi (painter), who perfectly represented the GC characteristics and Smart Luxury message. www.gcwatches.com

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ONE NIGHT OF FUN POP! UP YOUR HARRIS Tauzia Hotel Management has arranged a very different Pop! Up Your Harris Award, this time the team gave the awards by visiting top 10 production agents, awarding Agoda International as first top online agent and MG Holiday as first top offline agent. The winning parameter is measured by room production in 2011. www.tauzia.com 82

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Cointreau just held an event called One Night in Bali at the Living Room last month on May 3. The crowd packed in at 11 p.m., where Cointreau served free flow beverages for one hour of Cointreaupolitan and a new signature cocktail called Cointreau Bali. Many folks who flocked in were dressed in 40’s style like Dita Von Teese, Cointreau ambassador, while enjoying the performance by Cinta Ramlan, who sang a remix of Peggy Lee famous songs. www.cointreau.com

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SEARCHING GROMS LET’S SAIL AWAY...

Young President’s Organization (YPO) celebrated the launch of expedition yacht Salila in Port Benoa Harbour, Denpasar last May 3. The launch was very special as they greeted a special guest, Mari E. Pangestu, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy on the luxury cruise, also people from Bali’s tourism industry. A short tour to see the luxury yacht was given then guests cheered up together while listening to the Ministry’s speech and enjoying refreshments overlookingbeautiful view of Benoa Harbor. www.salila-indonesia.com

Thirteen-year-old Andre Anwar has won the second stop of the 2012 Rip Curl GromSearch Southeast Asia Series for under-16 category at Lakey Peak, Sumbawa. With Bomar Arya in second place, they qualified for the GromSearch Southeast Asia Finals, Oct. 20-21 at Kuta Beach, Bali and will compete the top groms from Java and Thailand in the Rip Curl International Final. In the Under-14 category, Irfan J., aged 12, came out as the winner of the category. www.ripcurl.co.id

SCREAM WITH THE GORILLAZ The fifth installment of the Dimensions Playground Festival has successfully been held in two major cities, Jakarta on May 5 and Bali on May 9.

This annual party was promoted

by Urbanite Asia in partnership with Dimensions and Brewers Production for the Bali conception.

This multi faceted music festival showcased more musical genre at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Complex with two massive areas, a main stage and the silent concert where the audience wore special headphones with three channels to listen to their preference of DJ. James Zabiela, George Fitzgerald, Marc Roberts and Kelis as they rocked the main stage, and of course the much anticipated Gorillaz Sound System. www.embassyplayground.com

ANNOUNCING WINNERS Students of the Hotel Administration Program of the Bali Tourism Institute 2008 hosted ‘Bali Funia Rally Photography & Seminar by Deniek G.Sukarya and Dewandra Djelantik’ on May 6 and the seminar on May 12. The Rally Photography was participated by 158 photographers resulting I.B. Ngurah Primarta, who is also one of our beloved contributors, as the first winner bringing home Rp. 3 million plus trophy.

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SHAKE TO WIN Bar Pro Flair Challenge Bali Region 2012 was held at the Boshe VVIP Club Bali on April 17.

24 bartenders competed to win the tickets into the final round in Jakarta. The winners were Oka Angga S.P aka O’ang as the champion, Fendy Christian aka Adex for 1st Runner Up, and Putu Purnayasa aka John Jordynson for 2nd Runner up. The three of them represented Bali in the Bar Pro Flair Challenge Indonesia on April 30 at Red Square in Jakarta, with Putu Purnayasa winning the competition. He will now represent Indonesia in the Bar Pro Flair Challenge Asia on July 11 in Malaysia. Good luck John!

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Conrad Bali celebrated its 8th anniversary on April 11 on its Ocean Garden venue. During this occasion, they also introduced newly appointed General Manager, Jean-Sebastien Klin, replacing previous General Manager, Michael J. Burchett. This event was attended by Bali’s travel agents, airlines and media. www.conradbali.com

in Paradise

A LUXE CONVOY

Ferrari Indonesia held an event called Bali Rally 2012 from May 10 to 13 participated by 30 members of Ferrari Owners Club Indonesia (FOCI) from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya and Bali. The fun convoy passed in 3 Legs from Jimbaran-Karangasem, to Ubud and ended in Kuta. Not only just having fun, the members also participated to raise fund with total 150 million rupiah to five Public Elementary Schools in Pecatu, one Public Elementary School in Tampak Siring and an orphanage in Bangli. Enjoying the moment of sharing to others, the members plan to host this event annually and make it to become an international activity inviting the Ferrari Owners from other countries. Soetikno Soedarjo - CEO of MRA Group, Romy Winata – President Ferrari Owners Club Indonesia (FOCI), Irmawan Poedjoadi – President Director Ferrari Indonesia, Nanan Soekarna Chairman of International Motor of Indonesia and Lucia Bellini – Marketing Manager Ferrari Asia Pacific were present at the event. www.ferrari.com 86

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DANOYA VILLA PRIVATE LUXURY RESIDENCES

Offering the relaxing tropical villas, mixing openplan architecture with an Indonesian touch, Danoya Villa are stylishly furnished with all the modern benefits that are expected at luxury resort. This 2012, Danoya officially launched their new private villas of two bedroom, three bedroom Royal categories and Imperial five bedroom villa.

With its stylish and modern presentation, these new villas feature private swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen, living room family entertainment with home theatre – DVD player and cable channel television, IDD telephone, and wireless internet, LCD TV and full air conditioned in each room. Located in prime area, Danoya Villa is only 40 minutes away from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport. Close to restaurants, shopping center of Seminyak and entertainment district of Oberoi; also few minutes from the beach, Danoya Villa will be an ideal retreat in a perfect destination for your holiday getaway in Bali.

private luxury residences

jalan batubelig 559, kerobokan, bali 80361 indonesia tel: +62 361 4735305 | fax: +62 361 4733372 email: reservation@danoya.com | www.danoya.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) 754-082 Fax: (0361) 750-792 E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com Website: www.maxi-hotel.com

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SKAL INTERNATIONAL BALI An International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals Doing Business Among Friends

SKAL BALI MAY 4TH FAMILY AND FRIENDS DINNER CRUISE

Soft breezes greeted members and guests on a relaxing and convivial sunset hour dinner cruise on the sheltered waters of Benoa harbour and off Tanjung Benoa. Bali Hai Cruise executives, crew and Traditional Balinese Welcome Girls met everyone at dockside with cocktails and floral leis. Aboard all enjoyed canapés, Bali Moon cocktails and Cape Discovery wines served on the upper decks before adjourning to the main deck for a scrumptious buffet, a beachwear fashion show, entertainment by the Bali Hai band and vocalist and a magician performing from table to table. Bali Hai DOSM and Skal member Pande Ardika, new Skal Bali member Bali Hai GM Andrew Sutherland and the Bali Hai crew merit a sincere “Job well done.”

SKAL BALI MEMBERS MEET MONTHLY AT THE BEST VENUES. COMING UP June 1 - Taman Bhagawan in Tanjung Benoa July 6 - Villa Air Bali - Seminyak August 3 - The Royal Santrian - Tanjung Benoa September 7 - Melia Bali Villas & spa Resort - Nusa Dua October - The Samaya - Seminyak Skal International, the world’s largest travel and tourism organization, founded in Paris in 1934, groups 20,000 industry managers and professionals in 450 clubs in 90 countries.

Skal Bali is Southeast Asia’s largest Skal club and Fourth largest worldwide

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES ■ AIRPORT OPERATOR: Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ CHILE: Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com

■ SWEDEN & FINLAND: Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888

■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz

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

■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369

■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id

■ THAILAND: Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com

■ ROYAL BRUNEI: Tel: (0361) 757-292 ■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383 ■ GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807 ■ 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 ■ MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Reservation Call center 08041234567 ■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 ■ 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: (0361) 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 40,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure.

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: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au ■ BRITAIN: Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id ■ BRAZIL: Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

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■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com ■ HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net ■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org ■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: konjpdps@indo.net.id ■ MALAYSIA: Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com ■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com ■ ROYAL DANISH: Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, no. 229, Sanur Tel: (0361) 8216-979, Fax: (0361) 287-931 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com ■ POLAND: Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com ■ SLOVAKIA: Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com ■ SPAIN: Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id

■ TIMOR LESTE: Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com ■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id

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 doctorprescribed 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 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 ■ 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: (0361) 710-515.

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

MUSEUMS ■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA):

Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

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

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

■ 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.

TOURIST INFO. ■ 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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