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Journey to BOTI

A community i still ill ruled over by its own self-styled king

Healthy and

FUN

We give some options on where to go to work out in Bali

in Action Ride R ide your board, bike or the waves and have fun under the sun

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Work it Out ‘Om Swastiastu...’ Welcome to Bali and the Indonesian archipelago! If you’re here for a holiday, we know that ‘holiday’ means a break from your daily routine and we understand that you may want just lay back in the sunbed all day, eating all kind of exotic foods, no longer counting calories, and drinking alcohol. But well, there are a lot of healthy holiday options if you’re willing to slow down a bit on those wild parties. At least don’t forget to keep exercising, if you don’t want to feel all sluggish when you arrive home. In Lifestyle & Leisure, we give you several options of gyms where you can go to exercise and stay fit. From a fully-equipped gym, to a gym slash country club where you can combine working out with socializing. And in this month’s FotoFolio, check out these men in action with their skateboards, BMX bikes, and surfboards. Surely this will give you inspiration not to be a couch potato. Always featured is information we think will be useful to you during your holiday on the island. First up, Dine & Delights features the currently hip new restaurant called Cosmic, and the already famous for fine dining Sarong. We also had the chance to have a chat with Chef Victor from the upcoming star, Tapeo Gastrobar. In Craft & Culture find out about the Subak, a unique water management (irrigation) system for rice fields in Bali. If you’re looking for a private place to stay but not too far from the center of the town, Mahagiri Villas in Sanur may be what you’re searching for. Read the review in Rest & Relaxation. In Action & Attraction, we feature the Kendra Gallery for you art connoisseurs. Don’t know where to go after this? Perhaps the hidden village of Boti in West Timor can be an option for your next destination, so read the story in Beyond Bali. And if you happen to go to the capital city of Jakarta, don’t forget to try the famous Red Velvet Cake at Union, take your first bite in Capital Corner. Happy reading! ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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Ari Mustikawati has been working for media for more than 4 years now. She adores photography and calls her cameras by the name of ‘Kate’ and ‘John’. She likes sharing her photos on her blog at www.aritika.wix.com/photography

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Daniel Leemon originally came to Bali as a stop-gap in his travels through Asia, but is now happy to be stuck here. He still enjoys forrays into other countries but always comes back.

Dewi Irma has a wide range of interests from fashion, art, design, music, food, to traveling. She dreams of having a cafe & bar of her own in the future.

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

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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

contents 11.12 November 2012 Volume 14 No. 150

REST&RELAXATION Cover Komang Sastrawan aka Komo by Tim Hain

MAHAGIRI VILLAS : A HIDDEN GEM IN SANUR

Perfect place for those who seek a tranquil place to stay, but not too far from the center of town.

PONDERINGPOINT BALI BEYOND KUTA

CRAFTCULTURE STORY OF SUBAK

Step out of your comfort zone and find another spot in Bali outside Kuta.

Subak is an organization of farmers that manages the irrigation system for the rice fields, which can only be found in Bali.

+ 24 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldn’t be missed. 28 NEW&NEWS This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island.

LIFESTYLELEISURE HEALTHY AND FUN

We give some options on where to go to work out in Bali.

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

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

DINEDELIGHTS

Check out Sarong - Asian Culinary Delights, Cosmic Diner, the American VIntage Diner and we also chat with Chef Victor Taborda of Tapeo Gastrobar.

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

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FOTOFOLIO IN ACTION

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Ride your board, bike or the waves and have fun under the sun. This month's FotoFolio features skateboard, BMX and surf athletes from Quiksilver and DC Shoes.

86 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specific tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations. 89 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele. 90 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.

FIRST ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF SARONG, SECOND ROW PHOTO BY TIM HAIN/COURTESY OF QUIKSILVER, THIRD ROW PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HAVEN

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contents 11.12 November 2012 Volume 14 No. 150

60 ACTIONATTRACTION MORE THAN ART Come with us to Kendra Gallery and appreciate some art.

70 CAPITALCORNER

UNION : A HIP DINING PLACE IN SENAYAN

Jakarta's most popular destination for all day dining & the buzzing evening drink scene. 22

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64 BEYONDBALI JOURNEY TO BOTI This is a community still ruled over by its own self-styled king and preferring its own age-old adat customs to the modern Indonesian nation state.

PHOTO BY DEWI IRMA (TOP) AND COURTESY OF KENDRA GALLERY (BOTTOM)

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PRIMEPROMOTION

TASTE OF INDONESIA After achieving success with its Mediterranean, Italian cuisine and Tapas, the Dejavu Kitchen is ready to hit another successful note with its Indonesian menu. Nasi Goreng and Bakmi Goreng are guests’ favorite already, so now try its Seafood Laksa for Rp. 85,000 which is a broth of mixed seafood in coconut milk served with rice noodles. In this strategic beach front location, continue the evening with a few Dejavu cocktails while enjoying the sunset. Dejavu Kitchen Jl. Arjuna / Blue Ocean Beach no. 7x, Legian Kaja, Kuta (0361) 732-777; www.dejavukitchen.com

OPENING PROMO

BARBECUE NIGHTS The Chedi Club offers a barbecue night every Sunday night at 7 p.m., set in a private garden. For Rp. 650,000 per person and Rp. 250,000 for children, you can get Chef Dean’s pitroast babi guling, a traditional Balinese suckling pig marinated in herbs and spices for 24 hours, grilled lamb chops with herbs from the property’s garden, baked campfire potatoes and including beverages, in the midst of a charming Balinese atmosphere. A candlelit woodland garden with rough-hewn wooden benches and tables and traditional Balinese torches and umbul – umbul flags provides the setting for a casual, starlit barbecue dinner. The Chedi Club, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Ubud (0361) 975-685; www.ghmhotels.com

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COURTESY PHOTOS OF IBIS KUTA AND THE CHEDI, DEJAVU PHOTOS BY IKSHANDY SEPTIAN.

Accor announces the opening of the ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle, the second newly-built ibis Styles property in Bali. The hotel is centrally located in the bustling Simpang Siur area, next to Bali Galleria Shopping Mall and only 15 minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. This new hotel will specifically cater to the discerning needs of business and leisure travelers, with its 191 modern rooms including standard rooms and family suites. The ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle has released a promotional rate of Rp. 500,000 net per room per night plus taxes, including an all-youcan-eat buffet breakfast for 2 persons and free WiFi internet access for booking and stays until 20 December 2012. ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle www.accorhotels.com/8118

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PRIMEPROMOTION

GOOD OL’ ENGLISH The Sabeen Restaurant is offering a new experience for its guests with its Traditional Sunday Carvery. There are a variety of traditional roasted selections from chicken, beef, pork, and lamb. They also serve hot dishes, salads and starters, side dishes, and traditional English desserts. All you can eat every Sunday from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. only at Rp. 275,000 nett/person. Experience delicious choices of traditional roasted meats and chicken. The Haven, Jalan Raya Seminyak (0361) 738-001; www.thehavenbali.com

OPEN SESAME! The Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant, which is famous for its Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines and Dim Sum, now offers one of their delicious signature dishes, “Shanghai Sesame Chicken” at the very special price of Rp. 215,000 net / whole chicken. The Shanghai Sesame Chicken is served in two preparation variations: Chicken skin served with Chinese pancake or shredded chicken meat, both served with Black Bean sauce. This promo is valid from November 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Bali Dynasty Resort, Jalan Kartika, Tuban (0361) 752-403; www.balidynasty.com

HARRIS Resort Kuta Beach Bali offers a “Barbecue Buffet Dinner featuring Balinese Dances”. Enjoy a selection of freshly grilled meat and seafood prepared every Saturday evening starting at 7 p.m. on the open charcoal-fired grill by the pool area, with Balinese dance performances. During the dinner, guests can enjoy the Balinese Welcome dance followed by some traditional Balinese dances accompanied by a gamelan orchestra playing the Jauk dance – a story about a giant demon, duet dances of Cendrawasih & Oleg Tamulilingan, and a Joged dance. HARRIS Resort Kuta Beach Bali Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta, (0361) 753-868; www.harrishotels.com 26

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NEW&NEWS

THE DEBUTANT Mercure Bali Nusa Dua opens its doors on September 23. Just a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away from the prominent Bali Tourism Development Center (BTDC) complex, this hotel is ideally located for access to the Bali International Convention Centre and the many shopping, dining and entertainment options at the Bali Collection Shopping Mall. The hotel features 201 comfortable contemporary rooms including 150 Superior rooms, 43 Deluxe rooms and 8 Junior Suites. Three meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 200 people can accommodate conferences, weddings and other events, while the business center services and lobby internet corner round out the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business facilities. Mercure Bali Nusa Dua Jalan Nusa Dua Selatan Lot SW 03 (0361) 846-7000; www.mercure.com

NEW ERA IN HEALTHCARE Siloam Hospitals Group (SHG) opens a new hospital in Bali with the hope it can be the main gate to community health care as well as for foreign tourists. Based on statistics in 2010, the ratio of hospital beds per population is 1:800. When compared to Singapore, where the ratio of beds per population is 1:10, it is expected that with the presence of Siloam in Denpasar with its 350 beds can help reduce this ratio and achieve adequate health services. Siloam Denpasar is equipped with the latest medical equipment such as MRI 1,5 Tesla, CT Scan 128 Slice, Fluoroscopy / USG 4 Dimension / Mammography / Dental Panoramic, X-Ray Comprehensive, Computed Radiography (digital imaging). www.siloamhospitals.com

The Ayu Villas & Toya Devasya Resort Kintamani offers you the opportunity to experience nature with outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, cycling and canoeing. Back in the villa you will experience tranquility, privacy, and comfort, while the stunning scenery of Lake Batur and Mt. Abang will spoil your eyes and give you memories to last a lifetime. The Ayu Villas & Toya Devasya Resort Kintamani (0361) 769-015 www.balipremiermanagement.com 28

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READY FOR ADVENTURE?

ANOTHER ACHIEVEMENT The Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is proud to announce that it has won an award for excellence as one of the Hot 25 Spa Hotel/Resorts in Asia by Smart Travel Asia in their Best in Travel 2012. Smart Travel Asia runs a poll from May to July 2012. The vote was based on a combination of actual experience, word of mouth, and an idea of the brand drawn from advertising and editorial in the media. Vijay Verghese, Editor of Smart Travel Asia, personally presented the award to Maya Ubud on September 6, saying he was delighted to release the results of their recently concluded Best in Travel Poll 2012. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa Jalan Gunung Sari Peliatan, Ubud (0361) 977-888; www.mayaubud.com

NEW FLAVOR Al Dente Kitchen & Bar announces the appointment of its new chef, Mr. Rivoli Giuseppe. Chef Giuseppe joined Al Dente Kitchen & Bar after working in Australia, London and Italy. With his international cooking experiences and passion in what he does, he surely will add a new flavor to Al Dente. Al Dente Kitchen & Bar Jalan Kartika Plaza, Complex Kuta Sidewalk (0361) 488-838; www.rama-restaurants-bali.com/aldente BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

CRAFT&CULTURE

Story of

Subak The watering and irrigation system in Bali is known as Subak. Subak is an organization of farmers that manages the irrigation system for the rice fields, and this irrigation system can only be found in Bali.

ho does not

There are four basic elements in each

know about

Subak. There are the fields, water sources,

canals that connect the springs to the

Bali and its

irrigation systems, and the cultural and

wide variety of

spiritual activities of man and the temple.

in such steep places that getting water

arts, culture

These four elements are considered the

supplies for the rice fields would be

and natural

cultural heritage of the ancestors of Bali

quite difficult.

surrounding fields. In addition, the rivers in Bali are often

beauty? It is known worldwide and even its

and they must be preserved and guarded

water management system has become

wisely. This irrigation system has been

from the Balinese philosophy of life that

one of the many tourist attractions on

around for hundreds of years now.

is Tri Hita Karana, or three causes of

the island. It has been proven that with Subak, the

This irrigation system has been

The philosophy of Subak is adopted

happiness (God, man and nature). Tri Hita

preserved since the 11th century, when

Karana is the concept of a harmonious

agricultural productivity of the farmers has

it was formed to provide for the common

relationship between man and God,

increased because each farmer receives

need for water for the rice fields owned

man and nature and between humans.

their water supply as needed and as

by the Balinese farmers. Farmers got

agreed by in their Subak meeting.

together and built tunnels as irrigation

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With this Subak system, the water management in agricultural fields is

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based on the mindset of harmony and

agricultural development activities such as

2012, a certificate of recognition as a world

togetherness, which is based on formal

agricultural research and development.

heritage was received. Through a long

rules and religious values. So it can be concluded that the activity

Another thing that distinguishes the

process taking almost 12 years, Subak has

Subak irrigation system from the others

eventually received the world’s recognition

of Subak is not merely agricultural but

is that in this system the farmers work

and is a source of pride for the people of

also includes social interactions between

together for the benefit of each other’s

Bali.

fellow farmers and the implementation

fields so that everyone has the equal rights

UNESCO recognizes Subak as

of religious rituals in order to have a

to their water supply and they can achieve

one landscape, with a cultural value,

successful harvest.

their common goal, and that is the success

community organization, and belief system

of the crops.

that is unique. With this recognition of the

In Subak areas, a Hindu temple is built as a dedication to the goddess of

When the irrigation system is running

heritage site, it proves how Subak has

prosperity and fertility, Dewi Sri. This water

well, farmers can enjoy the adequacy of

become an important part of Bali and

system is governed by an indigenous

the water together. On the other hand,

its society, and especially farmers are

leader who is also a farmer. Kelian Subak

when the irrigation water is very small, they

expected to promote its welfare.

or Pekasehlah (the leader) organizes water

will have limited water together.

management based on the order arranged in egalitarian society.

Similarly, planting schedules are strictly

Subak was nominated with the title “Bali Subak Culture,” which is inspired

implemented. Planting time is set in a

by the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita

certain time or generally within a span

Karana. Subak is not only reflected in lush,

to the existing irrigation systems in other

of two weeks. If a farmer violates this

beautiful landscapes and green fields, but

parts of Indonesia and even the world.

agreement there will be sanction imposed.

also interlinked to the culture and belief

Subak has specificity when compared

Its uniqueness lies in rituals such as

Not just a cultural heritage, Subak has

systems.

ceremonies conducted at an early time

also officially become a world heritage,

starting from land preparation, planting,

recognized and defined by UNESCO

area covers Jatiluwih Catur Angga

and finally to harvesting. Until now, Subak

(Nations Educational, Scientific and

Batukaru, Tabanan Regency, Pura Taman

has been used by the government for

Cultural United Nations). In September of

Ayun Mengwi Badung Regency, Regional

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The recognition of the world heritage

River Areas (DAS) and the Gianyar

For example, due to the rapid

Regency Pakerisan Ulundanu Pura Batur

agricultural land conversion, in Denpasar

and Lake District Bangli.

alone it has been recorded that three Subak

Although this has been recognized

Bali so that there will be no more Subak land conversions. That way the tourism sector is expected

areas have disappeared. Those three

to add extra value to local farmers and be

worldwide, locally the farmers still face

Subak areas were Subak Kreneng, Subak

able to thrive in the local market so that the

some issues, as farmers are still subject to

The Stone and Subak Sanglah. Denpasar

farmers can rely on good crops for them. If

property tax and some have changed the

now only has 36 Subak, also the smallest

farmers do not get the benefit who would

function of the land into something else

compared to other districts in Bali. More

produce it?

considered more profitable.

than 30% are recorded in the Tabanan

Nowadays, Subak farmers are often associated with poverty, underdevelopment and are less

The existence of villas and hotels in

regency and the remaining 70% are spread

nearby Subak areas has caused the selling

across the eight districts / cities in Bali.

value tax of land to increase sharply.

Besides the taxes, access to capital for

As a result, farmers pay the same tax

prestigious. Agricultural production costs

the agricultural sector is given less often by

on Subak as other hotel accommodation

are not comparable with the results

the banks. The only incentive for farmers

services. As taxes get too high many farmers

because the value of agricultural products

from the government is in the form of

choose to sell their Subak land to investors

in particular are less absorbed by the

seeds and fertilizer subsidies.

and the Subak areas will become less

tourism and industrial sectors.

To get capital for their farms is rather

and less.

Some areas for Subak farming have

difficult, causing the farmers difficulty in

It is expected that the government

been turned into buildings such as hotels.

maintaining the continuity of producing

would give special attention towards the

The government data on agriculture

a quality crop.

implementation of property tax so that they

records over the trans function of rice fields

In reality, farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; local produce can

would exempt the Subak area from high tax

into buildings in Bali in the last 10 years has

not be accepted well by the market so

in order this to keep the Subak area as it

reached 2,330 hectares, or an average per

there must be a mutual agreement that

was intended to be. Â&#x201E;

year of 233 hectares of the total land area

agricultural products can be accepted and

Text by Steffi Purba

of 81,908 hectares of fields in Bali.

still able to be maintained agriculturally in

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HEALTHY AND FUN

PHOTO BY MADE SANDHI YULIARSA

The world is constantly evolving; society never stands still, and attitudes adjust. Twenty years ago you either went to the gym or you thought people that did were vain health freaks, there were no grey areas. But things change.

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e now live in a much more health-

you have more tourists and more expats, you’ll need more gyms.

conscious society to the point that

Especially when it’s so hot that layers of garments that can normally

people who stuff their faces with fried

‘mask’ the bulge are not an option.

foods and laugh in the face of exercise

Residents and holidaymakers alike are putting in the hours,

are ostracized. Quite simply, it’s now

forcing themselves to go through the arduous routine of shedding

seen as imperative to be engaged in

the pounds and shaping up. People nowadays don’t stop working

some sort of exercise, to sweat it out every now and then - so

out when they go on vacation - it’s a part of peoples’ schedule

some play football, others squash, some go hiking... most go to

and they need to carry on the routine. Bali locals have also been

the gym.

influenced. At first it was strictly a Western thing, then the Indonesian

Advertising and the celeb-obsessed media have also played a big role in this. The constant barrage of images of beauty, great

girlfriends got introduced to the gym, and the bouncers at the clubs also joined in.

figures and physiques and healthy glowing smiles, coupled with the

Now the group has spread out. Bali’s middle classes, who have

highlighting of any slight imperfections in the rich and the famous,

grown more affluent, students as well as the big and ever-growing

have created a picture-perfect world. People now don’t just dream

gay scene, are all part of the masses diligently applying themselves

of a better body, they expect it. Perfection has become attainable.

in one of the various gyms dotted around. And, with this being Bali,

The result – everybody goes to the gym.

there are choices.

This trend is also now prevalent in Bali. Like in most things, Bali

There are different types of gyms, each with different attributes

follows the trends imported from Europe and this is no different – if

and different attractions. First off you have pure workout gyms, like

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Hammerhead, one of the oldest and most established gyms in

actors who take their vacations in Bali, this is where they come to

Bali. It first opened in 2001 and is still going strong, pretty much

stay fit – Hugh Jackman and Chris John (boxing world champion)

unchanged from those early days. Beautifully basic and stark, no

have recently spent time here.

fly-by-nighters.

Whilst they do have aerobic classes for women, the space is not quite conducive for it, leading to a slightly haphazard schedule, and

Open-planned and welcoming, and with all the equipment you

now we see the other side of the coin - the thing that a lot of people

could wish for, it offers a service that is equalitarian in its beliefs. It is

now want, mainly females, is group classes. High-energy workouts,

a gym that has many bodybuilders but they’re not the majority and

dancing, yoga, Pilates - and whilst Hammerhead does provide this

there’s a strict ‘no-steroids’ policy and no audible grunts; they take

service, it is not their specialty.

extra care to make girls feel safe, ensuring an environment where

There are other places for this, and leading this front is 3V

they don’t feel intimidated or letched at and that it’s ‘energetically

(Kerobokan). Originally just a gym to accommodate a new set of

clean’; they also cater to the majority of Bali’s gay community in

villas that had been built, it slowly grew into an all-encompassing

a non-homophobic environment, but the management sees to it

club, comprised of a weight gym, a studio for classes, and a

that there is no awkwardness for the heterosexuals; and last but

spinning room as well as a swimming pool and a restaurant/cafe.

not least, they are cheaper than most of their competitors and

It has a country club feel but is a place people use for fitness, not

have special rates for locals, in order to make it multi-cultural and

coffee-brunches.

inclusive, a gym for the community. Also, partly due to its location, it also attracts all the transient trade.

The onus here is on classes and group fitness, and they do it very well. With a selection ranging from TRX, Zumba, Bodypump,

This is where people come to work out, not socialize. Its trainers

and Powerstep, to Yoga, Pilates, and Qi Gong, and following the

are more mature than you find in most gyms, which basically means

latest training models including the standardized and structured

that they have years of experience. For the various athletes and

internationally renowned Les Mills model, they provide the perfect

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frills, no dead weight, strictly for serious people, not for showoffs or

service. And it seems they’ve cornered the market. If you want aerobic group workouts, 3V is where you go. Their regime also includes outdoor activities such as mountain trekking, running clubs and bike rides, and their reasonably priced 12-month contracts mean that their clientele includes many locals. Mostly women, residents, and those keen to work out. And even though the club provides a wonderfully tranquil space for relaxing and having a bite to eat, people that come here mostly choose not to. They come, they sweat it out, and they leave. This is for people

well-to-do crowd who look for something a little more refined, a bit

just as serious about their fitness as at Hammerhead, but coming

more plush, and they have that choice, this is Bali after all.

from a different angle.

The Canggu Club caters to this crowd and acts as an oasis, a

And more different still is the 3V branch at Canggu. A warehouse

haven from the madness of the streets of Kuta/Seminyak. This is a

type of space, in two different buildings, it has a unique approach

country club, which just so happens to include a gym. It’s expensive

to exercise and it’s called Parkour. Very different from a gym, this

and thus exclusive, it has a great restaurant, a large swimming pool

something new, a little radical, and maybe the shape of things

with some very relaxing places to lounge, steam rooms, massages,

to come – as it offers a space that aims to replicate an urban

and many activities for kids. The gym is clean, modern, small and

environment, with scaffolding, walls, natural obstacles and railings.

compact but has everything you need for your basic toning up. And

The idea is to improve your balance, endurance, explosiveness and

it also offers regimented grueling workouts with instructors and the

co-ordination, but within a ‘natural’ location, and it also offers many

use of TRX, the latest innovation to improve core strength.

things for kids like futsal and gymnastics as well as Muay Thai. But there’s another group of people, the slightly older, more

This is a place where you go, have a little workout, a quick dip in the pool, top up the tan on a sun-lounger, then a long soothing BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

Hammerhead), a mixed martial arts gym which teaches anything from Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to Aikido and Taekwondo, and comes equipped with a caged ring for real fighting. The world has changed and now demands more effort for your body maintenance, and a fit body is a fit mind. Gyms have now splintered off into specialist markets to suit individual needs. And this is Bali, which means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always have a choice. Â&#x201E; Text by Daniel Leemon Hammerhead Jalan Nakula, Kuta (0361) 780-7751

Jalan Mertasari, Kerobokan

People go there to meet friends in a health-conscious, comfortable,

(0361) 847-6028

tranquil and beautiful setting. Places like this are essential for a

Jl. Raya Padanan 6, Canggu

certain clientele, that discerning villa owner, and the Canggu Club

(0361) 789-8967

has this honed and polished and perfected. There are other places too of course, including the instructor-

Canggu Club

led, very specialist Bodyline in Kerobokan, which uses only the

Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu

Powerplate (a vibrating platform), or the Dojo Aora (underneath

(0361) 844-6385

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3V

3V massage before wiling away a few hours with a coffee and a chat.

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DINE&DELIGHTS

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Asian Culinary Delights

Seminyak’s dining scene has exploded in the last few years, with dozens of great new restaurants springing up left and right. The melting pot of residents and visitors has brought an array of sophisticated, tasty cuisine. It’s home to some of the island’s best spots offering authentic Asian delicacies, Western favorites, and the trend of fusion cuisine that combines Asian, French, Italian and Latin food with sumptuous and pricey results. Attire is usually casual-chic, but patrons who head down to Seminyak like to dress to impress. 40

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARONG

SARONG

arong is one of the

the wide array of enticing menu items,

which comes with three dipping sauces;

restaurants you don’t

the suggested entrées were served by

Indian Salad, fresh green chutney, and

want to miss when

the jaunty gentlemen from the kitchen.

Reita Sauce. It’s a blending of exotic

you get the chance

Chicken and Tuna Betel Leaf, both well

flavours that is very well put together –

to dine in Seminyak.

thought out and designed, with an eye

tender and tasty chicken with spicy salad.

The place opened only

on profit margins, to be consumed all

The list of desserts completes the

a few years ago but has rapidly gained a

together in one bite or two. The crunchy

whole Asian dining experience with

great reputation among Asian food fanatics

betel leaf was enlivened with a healthful

Thailand inspired sweet treat Black Sticky

who wish to savour the authentic yet

small portion of tuna and chicken, fresh flat

Rice with Lychees and Mango Ice Cream,

playful dishes of Chef Will Meyrick’s brilliant

leaf coriander, lime leaf, roasted chilli and

as well as the simple but mouth-watering

creation. He has successfully turned

capsicum relish. The Tuna was garnished

Deep Fried Bananas with coconut ice

Sarong into one of the most interesting

with Balinese Sambal Matah while the

cream and Young Coconut Jelly with

restaurants in the neighbourhood. On my

chicken seasoned with Red Nam Jihm.

crushed ice tapioca and black agar-agar.

visit to Sarong, I saw customers crowding

Soft Shell Crab Salad followed, served with

To call it a night I took a sip of one of

the restaurant at 6.30 p.m. - they looked

green mango mint-shallots and crushed

their most likeable concoctions at the bar

peanut, tamarind, and chilli dressing. The crabs were powdered with flour and deepfried to a golden brown color –crunchy

and delicious. It was well combined with the fresh ingredients, giving the perfect so pleased to be enjoying their meals and

multitude of texture and flavours, spicy,

near the entrance, the Sarong Signature

I overheard them saying, “Thank you. The

sour, and tasty in every bite.

– Coconut Passion Fruit and Pineapple

food is fantastic” to the friendly waitresses

Once you move into the heavier meal

Daiquiri and Sarong Swizzle – a refreshing

who always ensure that the customers

section, Sarong really kicks into gear and

mixture of rum, apricot, honey, and house

get what they need. My expectations got

things get even better. A waiter arrived

ginger beer. The menu at Sarong truly

even bigger when thinking about what an

with an ample portion of the most-

reflects Chef Will Meyrick’s tribute to the

unforgettable Asian dining experience I

acclaimed aromatic Light Green Curry

Asian culinary scene. As an Asian food

was going to have here.

of Snapper with Thai eggplant, stirred

fanatic, I appreciate the heart and soul that

in coconut cream and sweet basil. The

the entire team pours into each meal. From

dark and moody style – it’s elegant

Sarong is designed in an appropriately

tasty warm soup was perfect to scoop up

the attentive and well-informed servers to

with chocolate-colored walls, a high

with the Naan bread of which there are

the artists in the kitchen, they made it a

ceiling, classic table settings, exquisite

three selections of flavors on the menu –

meal to remember. I could fairly say it was

chandeliers, dim light, brown lace drapes

plain, garlic and cheese. The succulent

way beyond my expectations.

charmingly decorating the pillars, a

fish absorbs the rich essences of herbs,

Text by Ari Mustikawati

small pond near the high-chair table

spices and other ingredients – absolutely

sets, and sofa’s for comfy options. The

delightful. From there I was pampered

Sarong

dining setting is divided into an outdoor

by the authentic Indian cuisine, Chicken

Jl. Petitenget 19X, Kerobokan

area with small lovely garden and a

Katsoori Kebab marinated in saffron yogurt

(0361) 4737-809

spacious alfresco setting. While perusing

kasoori methi and green mango salad,

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DINE&DELIGHTS

COSMIC DINER The American Vintage Diner

Great name, great concept: a bright

a coin to play a song. And the owner

Jalan Dewi Sri are

yellow outdoor terrace with enough tables

has successfully revived that vintage

usually recognized

for 20 people, an upstairs dining area

feeling, with walls decorated by classic-

as a neighborhood of

and a retro soundtrack. As I walked in a

retro signage, photos, advertisements,

offices district – quiet

familiar song welcomed me, “Diamonds

and movie posters of renowned actors

and dreary. Over the

are a Girl’s Best Friend” sing by the

including Sean Connery, Marilyn Monroe,

past few years’ restaurants have emerged

quintessential American sex symbol Marilyn

Marlon Brando, and Cary Grant.

to jazz up the highway but only a few

Monroe. Then next American songs from

survived, while others went bankrupt

those old time’s followed – doo wop, rock-

stairs is decorated with wallpaper of

within less than a year. One welcome

a-billy and pop like Louis Armstrong with

vintage newspaper and a mirror covering

– and surprising – new comer is the

La Vie en Rose, the comedian-singer Dean

the opposite side of the wall creates a fun

Cosmic Diner, a terrific vintage American

Martin with Dixie Medley and Everybody

double effect. Memorabilia are stacked

restaurant. The sign is easily visible as you

Loves Somebody Sometimes, the well-

attractively on the second floor; an

drive north on Sunset Road from Simpang

known singer Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis

antique 1970 – 1980 dial style red house

Siur Kuta toward Seminyak, strategically

Jr., The Drifters, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie

telephone, mini gumball machine, classic

situated in the Sunset Star Arcade, with

Holiday to name a few. The ambience

radio, antique toys. Robot Lilliput – the first

the name Cosmic Diner spelled out in

reminds me of a classic-retro American

robot toy in existence that was originally

cheerful red and blue signage on the

diner where a jukebox is always found

manufactured in the mid to late 30’s,

front door.

in the corner where you have to insert

Spaceman from the Space Age era of the

S 42

unset Road and

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Walking further in, the wall along the

of American diner would it be without a steak? The restaurant offers basic steaks make from quality ingredients, such as the Premium Beef Steak – 160 grams of Premium Australian Tenderloin served with roasted cherry tomatoes and Café de Paris Butter. It’s a great deal for the price – cooked with the exactitude you’d expect at an expensive steakhouse, but not necessarily at a place like this at these prices. Another main course from the breakfast list is the Strawberry Waffles – two generous portions of waffles topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, drenched in icing sugar served with simple syrup. 1950s to 1960s, and few other tin retro

me to sample The West Coast Burger,

robots with the clunky, boxy models of the

consisting of 140 grams of premium

New Yorker – caramel and chocolate

past retain their nostalgic charm.

Australian Beef. The bun is golden and

milkshake served in a big boot shaped

shiny, not too soft, the beef coarsely

glass. Or else you can opt for some typical

with attention to detail when it comes to

ground, juicy and tasty, and cooked to

American sweet such as a Classic Sundae,

the interior design, while the food sticks

a perfect medium-rare. Crispy bacon,

Banana Split, Affogato, or Gelato. If you

to the basic American concept – featuring

sliced tomato, caramelized onions, fresh

are on a strict diet, staying with a coffee,

burgers, steak, pasta, salads, eggs,

lettuce, a slice of cheddar cheese, and

espresso, tea, or lemonade could be a

pancakes and waffles, bowl of cereal

fried egg and a smouldering mayonnaise

good option. Overall, the place is so warm

and cup of healthy yogurt. Essentially, it

pulls it together, served with fries and small

and welcoming, fun and nostalgic – that

provides well-executed comfort food for a

portion of salad.

I immediately declared it as one of my

The Cosmic Diner is a simple restaurant

reasonable price. The restaurant is trying

There is Spaghetti Meatballs too,

Dessert could be a shake like The

favorite restaurants ever. Text and Photos by Ari Mustikawati

to stay with the breakfast-lunch project

the classic American meal that was first

considering its location in the business

introduced by the Italian immigrants to

complex, although there are no restricted

New York City in the early 20th- century.

Cosmic Diner

rules for not enjoying your dinner here with

The dish is served with homemade

Sunset Star Block C – Corner of Sunset

a good melted cheese or beef burger.

premium Australian Beef meatballs, stirred

Road and Jalan Dewi Sri, Kuta

Waiters are brisk and efficient, with warm

in yummy tomato sauce, Italian herbs and

(0361) 894-7389

smiles and zero attitude. They encouraged

big sliced of Parmesan cheese. What kind

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DINE&DELI DI IN NE N E& E& GHTS

apeo Gastrobar is a

Okay, I’m Argentinean but I have studied

luxurious rious Villa Vi a Padierna, Padiern in n which w wh ch I was w

newly opened eatery,

and worked in Spain for 10 years. My first

head chef of the restaurant uran La a Veranda. V Ve nda

part of the MRA

two years of practice was in the restaurant

And today I’m m here! he e!

Group F&B Division,

of Martin Berasategui (3 star Michelin

strategically located

restaurant in Lasarte-San Sebastian,

at the new Beachwalk

Spain). Then I did a year of internship in

Mall in Kuta. We at Bali & Beyond have

Seville to San Lucar la Mayor, Spain at the

When did you start rt cooking coo and decide that you ou wanted wa to be a chef?

already predicted that this place is going to

Hotel de Ferran Adria (2 Michelin stars).

I already had interest in gastronomy since

be huge, and before anyone else hits it we

After that I was four years in the restaurant

I’m little because my dad had a restaurant,

luckily had a chance to have a chat with its

Tragabuches as the second chef, where

but the idea of becoming a chef came was

mastermind, Chef Victor Taborda.

we got our first Michelin star in the period

when I was 18 and I decided to travel to

that we opened the first gastro style

Spain for a cooking course.

So tell me about you. Where have you been before you finally came to Tapeo?

tapas bar. Then I started with the Ritz-Carlton and Martin Beratasegui in Marbella at the

What’s your signature dish? Actually I have nothing in particular. I love working with fish and seafood. I like pastas and salad! This is a little bit unusual for an

CHEF VICTOR TABORDA FROM TAPEO GASTROBAR

Argentinean who is usually meat-person.

From all your experiences, what do you bring to Tapeo? My adventurous soul brought me here, especially my passion for cooking and new experiences waiting. I like this idea and concept of a new way of eating that highlights much interaction with the customer.

What does Tapeo offer and what makes it different from the others? The difference is that it is a new concept. The food itself has become common and eaten anywhere in the world, not only particularly Spanish cuisine. It brings new ideas and experience, not only the food but it’s the art of enjoying the food, socializing with friends and groups. Our idea is to cook this with local ingredients that will make something unique for your taste buds. In this gastrobar you can eat tapas, have dinner or lunch at any time casually without having to be so formal like in a fancy restaurant, where tapas is usually served. Text and Photo by Devishanty Tapeo Gastrobar 2nd Floor C, beachwalk, Jalan Pantai Kuta 44

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REST&RELAXATION

A HIDDEN GEM IN SANUR Mahagiri Villas in Sanur is a hidden gem that is perfect place for those who seek a tranquil place to stay, but not too far from the center of town.

The Villa It took me a while to find this villa. I drove from my place in Seminyak to Sanur, relying on my Google Maps to find Jalan Pungutan. On the Jalan Ngurah Rai By Pass after reaching the Sanur area I should have found a u-turn, but I missed it and found myself already in Padang Galak. So I turned around and went back, driving carefully trying to find Jalan Pungutan. I pulled over to ask some local people, but the first two didn’t have a clue where it was, and finally the third person knew and told me I had missed it. I then had to find the next u-turn and go back once again. It turned out that Jalan Pungutan is just a small road. No wonder I didn’t find it, because before I thought it was a large street at an intersection. At first I was skeptical as I entered the small road that looked like it was going to a local village. Previously I checked their website and the villa looked very luxurious in the photos. Finally I arrived, and from the front yard to the front desk it hadn’t reflected the word ‘luxury’ yet, and not until I was finally

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAHAGIRI VILLAS

MAHAGIRI VILLAS:

escorted down past the beautifully manicured garden and arrived

holiday with family or a group of friends, I suggest taking a two-

in my villa I could finally say “heaven!”

bedroom villa (6 units), a three-bedroom villa (4 units) or even the

I stayed in a one-bedroom villa and it was very spacious. The main bedroom is spacious enough with a sofa overlooking a little

four-bedroom villa (1 unit). With discrete and exquisite architecture, it amazingly blends the

indoor garden, a closet/dressing room and bathroom. And then on

inspiration of a Balinese compound and modern comfort. To bring

the outside you have an outdoor shower, private pool, dining table

inner serenity, it is embellished with minimalist tropical garden

and two lounge beds. In the two-bedroom villas and larger, they’re

accents capable of presenting greenery and coolness. Meanwhile,

also equipped with kitchen appliances (coffee maker, toaster,

inside it offers a stylish and luxurious interior for holidaymakers.

microwave, water dispenser, refrigerator). Open air but surrounded

Mahagiri Villas signify a complex of luxury villas sitting in the

by high walls, you will still have your privacy swimming in the pool

tourism oasis of Sanur. Within this silent locality, it re-creates the

and taking your shower outside.

uniqueness of a Balinese community and adheres to local design

Set quietly in the rear cluster of the Mahagiri Villas, the one-

ethics, but stylish enough to anticipate the needs of travelers.

bedroom villas come with simplicity and splendor. The atmosphere

Near Sanur Beach, the Mahagiri Villas brings a fabulous array of

captured within this superb villa is serene and warm sensibility. It

amenities where guests can expect an exceptionally indulgent and

is truly suitable for a young romantic couple, honeymooners, or a

relaxing experience.

family with single child, accentuating easiness. There are 8 one-bedroom villas here. For you who go on

The gorgeous and luxurious Mahagiri Villas units are presented to endow with serene living yielded by a well-balanced fusion BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

of Balinese beauty and Western luxury. These opulent Bali villas feature stylish interiors with décor inspired by natural and contemporary panache. Meanwhile, unwinding in a corner gazebo or lazing in an inviting pool of water is only one of the ways to explore their comfort. Outside, along the walkway connecting the villa compounds among the shady trails, you will experience the atmosphere like that of a pristine Balinese village. Probably no other villas in Sanur offer these advantages. In essence, the ambience makes Mahagiri your perfect sanctuary in Bali.

Facilities Let your imagination soar with desired treatments, as well as rebalance and de-stress your body and mind after passing through the hustles and bustles in your holiday. Give yourself a marvelous spa grooming session and relax as bliss is bestowed within the privacy of Mahagiri Villas. With their luxurious approach to massage, natural herbal immersions, reflexology and other soothing treatments, their in-villa spa services can ensure that you are completely cared for. So within the embrace of the tranquil environs of Sanur and pampered by well-trained staff, you will be transported to a piece of heavenly bliss. Every single spa experience has been designed to optimize health and sensory wellness. So why not take advantage of this opportunity before returning home? As you wish, treatment can be booked for individuals or couples. There are 3 treatment rooms each set for couples, but it’s all right if you want to go alone. Located right next to the spa is a gym for those of you who don’t want to miss your work out even during your holiday.

Nearby This villa is situated idyllically within easy reach of the legendary white sand beaches of Sanur, which is also famous for its sunrise. You don’t want to miss it. You can go there on foot or rent a bike, or even just ask the hotel’s driver to take you there. They don’t mind even if it’s early in the morning to catch the sunrise. For dining, you can either gather with other guests in the restaurant or have your meal delivered to your villa, as there is arranged upon request. For enticing guests to come out from their villa and socialize with other guests and the staff, the Mahagiri arranges a monthly event featuring Balinese dances or other Balinese traditional cultural events. Even if you stay here for a long time and feel bored, you can find a lot of warungs, restaurants and bars nearby. The friendliness of the people and consistency in preserving their tradition and culture has made Sanur village a preferred tourist destination. Most guests admit to feeling at home, and it 48

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24-hour service. Moreover, an in-villa barbeque dinner can be

encourages them to stay longer or come back repeatedly. Living life in Sanur is just like delighting in a heaven on earth because every day people worship God in the Balinese Hindu tradition. Undeniably, it is believed to have brought a peaceful aura to the environment. Various dances are also presented during temple anniversaries, while regular cultural shows can be seen at local stages. If interested, you can experience and join a dance or yoga class at a studio nearby. Therefore, Sanur is not only a tourist destination, an oasis of Balinese art and culture, but also a perfect spiritual and wellbeing sanctuary. With the availability of international standard facilities such as health clinics, a golf course, an international school, nightlife, reliable data and voice communication and so forth, Sanur will be appropriate for your homey haven. Â&#x201E; Text by Devishanty Mahagiri Villas Jl. Pungutan no. 31 Sanur (0361) 283-939 www.mahagirivillassanur.com

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PONDERINGPOINT

BALI BEYOND KUTA

Like moths to a flame and a sailor to a siren, the majority of tourists that descend on Bali tend to get washed up on the south peninsula, pitch up their tents and stay put. your own private beach, and Balian Beach in the west, a surfer’s

pulsating nightlife, the plethora of

delight but also a picture-perfect collection of cute, affordable, and

restaurants that cater to every taste, the

luxurious huts right on the beach.

innumerable shops and boutiques, and the

Or you could go inland, up in the mountains and try living

vibrant beach scene. But it is busy, maybe

in a postcard for a few days, perhaps in Toya Bungkah on the

too busy, and has perhaps reached a

edge of the lake and the crater of Mount Batur – the scenery and

saturation point.

If the tourists cared (or indeed dared) to step out of their

spectacular countryside is truly awesome. Or spend a few days in one of any number of secluded and often-luxurious hotels tucked

comfort zones, they would find there is more out there. So much

away in little corners of the mountains, which tend to offer peace,

more. There’s an Aladdin’s Cave of barely-hidden treasures, a

quiet, and panoramic views.

world of natural beauty and diversity that needs to be explored.

And if you want diving, take your pick – Lembongan, Amed,

If you want relaxation, there’s any number of beautiful beaches

Tulamben, Candi Dasa, Padang Bai - they all offer different and

with their own little communities - from Lovina in the north, where

unique underwater experiences as well having their own distinct

the pace is slow and the tourists still mix with the locals like in the

character on land.

old days, and Pemuteran with its light blond sand, great diving,

It’s all out there, waiting to be seen and felt and devoured. So

and a calming stillness, to Balangan Beach in the south, a stretch

many places with unlimited potential. And don’t worry if you think

of restaurants and humble accommodations and what is in effect

you’ll be on your own, you won’t be – hardy travellers, divers,

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PHOTO BY IKSHANDY SEPTIAN

K, so there are reasons aplenty – the

eclectic tourists, discerning residents, honeymooning couples, like-minded souls, they’re all there, not in droves but in sufficient numbers. And best of all, when you get there, you feel like you’re in on a little secret that the rest of the tourist hordes know nothing about. Meanwhile, everyone’s back in Kuta. What can be done about this? Well, knowledge is power, information is the key, and marketing’s the tool. If Bali wants more tourists, then show them where to go. More advertising by the tourist board, and the more creative the better – push it, put it out there; make the tourists feel like they’re missing out. Perhaps another reason for this disparity is due to the roads – maybe better roads and better access to some of these places, especially since the airport is all the way down south rather than in the middle of the island, would see a change. The distances are not that great, they just seem that way when you’re stuck behind Miss Daisy on a one lane road whilst you’re shaken up and down from the potholes. Spend some money, improve the roads, and make it a smoother ride to paradise. But it’s also a chicken ‘n’ egg thing, a Catch 22. If there aren’t enough guesthouses, bars or restaurants, most people don’t want to know. Investment in the more obscure places needs to be encouraged for these places to prosper. But again, advertising is the key. Investment is useless on its own - if restaurants and bars get built but no one promotes the fact, no one will go there (this is what has happened in Amed and Candi Dasa amongst others). However, even if these places stay the same and never attract bigger numbers of people (and this would be my preference), go anyway. Why be part of the crowd? There’s a world of magic out there, the same magic that enticed and entranced the first travellers to hit these shores many years ago. That’s how Bali became famous. But the landscape has changed, as it was always bound to do. Kuta and Seminyak are fine, great for a western-style holiday. Plenty of sun, beach relaxation, nice dining, and a few cocktails in the evening, before dancing the night away til the early hours. But you can do that anywhere. Bali has more than that. There’s a richness of variety here that’s unique, and it’s itching and needs to be scratched. And someone, somehow, needs to tell the incoming tourist masses. Text by Daniel Leemon

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FOTOFOLIO

in Action

Pack up your bag! Grab your board, ride your bike, ride the waves or whatever “works out” for you. Cause today is a good day to flex those muscles and have fun under the sun. For some inspiration, this month’s FotoFolio features several DC Shoes, Quiksilver and Roxy athletes in action.

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

Bali may be popular for a great many things, but what has always been woven into its fabric and almost indistinguishable as a separate entity from everyday life is art. Vibrant, exotic, ubiquitous art.

Art Than

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verywhere you go you are surrounded by it, be it the decorative carvings, the textile paintings and stone sculptures you are incessantly offered on the beach, or the omnipresent bamboo leaf religious offerings. And the countless galleries that seem to line each street.

Whilst the various ‘high street’ establishments have lots of

worthwhile paintings on display, if you delve a little deeper and get slightly off the beaten track, you can find something more individualistic, more unique. The Kendra Gallery is the result of an idea hatched by Bruno Wauters to create a place that morphs art with a café and work, an all-encompassing experience rather than just ‘something to do’. This is somewhere where you can go in the morning, sip a cappuccino and have some breakfast, reflect on the tranquil setting and gather your thoughts, then go inside and leisurely peruse the exhibits on display. Flick through some of the books on offer, or alternatively have a business meeting in the ‘library’, a relaxing space with elegant seating and surrounded by books and exhibits. Tranquil and serene, the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the frenetic streets of Seminyak, this is a secret little oasis

- an open-air courtyard, a beautifully manicured lawn, a moat-

to a child while praising him, and to wish him a better future’,

like pond with water lilies and golden Koi fish, neat and precise

this captivating exhibition was comprised of three separate

clusters of young bamboo trees as well as Palm and Frangipani

but intertwined elements; Iwan with his carvings, paintings and

trees dotted around, and the bougainvillea flowers draped all over

wooden surrealistic puppets, Ria (his wife) and her collection of

the walls. The trickling water cascading down the stone feature

glass-covered used wooden boxes containing different objects

into the pond pacifies the mood, and quite simply encourages you

that she labels ‘dioramachronicles’, and then the both of them

to savor the ambience.

together as the Papermoon Puppet Theatre and its inimitable

Upon entering the courtyard you are greeted by the sculpture

BOTH PAGES PHOTOS BY IKSHANDY SEPTIAN

of a man standing on his head, and then the wonderful sight of

performances. Talking to Iwan, an amiable and affable guy, it’s immediately

a shoal of metal fish on sticks occupying the center of the green.

obvious that the inspiration behind this exhibition is history, or

Look around and you’ll see another sculpture, a cute bronze couple

rather the lack of knowledge that his generation have of their own

sitting on a pair of small bench-seats. Elegant, cute, welcoming.

history. He laments the fact that it is not taught or written down in

The gallery itself, recently refurbished for a re-launch of sorts, is a double maisonette, open-planned and sunlit with a warm feeling, like being in a friendly artist’s lounge, chic but not daunting. One

school books, and he sees art as “communication, a medium, a language, if you learn how to draw you can then talk”. He believes that, as in most societies, it’s the old people that

thing that a re-launch requires though is a unique exhibition, and a

have to teach the young, and in Indonesia this has traditionally

little while ago they did just that.

been done through various mediums of art.

Iwan Effendi and the Papermoon Puppet Theatre is an allencompassing artistic endeavor that is both thought provoking and child-like in its simplicity. And it’s this simplicity that is the point. Entitled Ngudang, which roughly translates as ‘to speak

“I wanted to give a surrealistic history lesson for the kids, because people without knowledge are like charcoal.” Charcoal is a recurring theme, or rather the fragility of charcoal, and it’s not as strange a comparison as it sounds at first. He BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

Left : The Warrior Princess. Right : Like Father Like Son. Bottom : No Money No Hope 2. All paintings by Iwan Effendi.

mentions today’s radicals in Java who are brainwashing kids with more or less the same rhetoric as 40 years ago, and how easy it is to use, and indeed use up a generation in this way when they have no historical perspective. “Charcoal is something you can use once and then it disappears – this is what happens when you have no understanding of the past. Like the present day youth. If we don’t have knowledge then we can’t grow as people”. Hence his obsession with the stuff. It’s the pervasive material of his paintings and carvings - even when he uses healthy wood he burns it to give it a charcoal effect, before carving into it and painting simple colorful faces and other child-like things like bubbles and sky excerpts. These carvings and paintings are, in one case, beautifully combined and intertwined with a painted wall to create a piece that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Ria’s work is similar to this but more detailed and thematic. Glass-covered wooden boxes containing papier-mache, paper clay and other objects made into dolls tell a story, designed to be 62

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microcosms of the hopes and dreams of ordinary people. These boxes and dolls are tiny, making it necessary for the viewer to peer real close, which then allows you to see the little details which bring them to life. Exquisitely fascinating. Then we move on to the puppets. Aside from the entrancing performance on the opening night (which can be viewed on video in the gallery), these puppets have been used to stunning effect for the piece that dominated this exhibition; a giant whale-shaped bamboo structure suspended in mid-air and resembling a balloon (of hope for the future generations), filled and powered by an old couple manning a wind turbine, and clinging to it, pages from old historical manuscripts, flowers and smaller puppets. Awesome in its simplicity. You can still see some of Iwan’s exhibits at the Kendra, but there’s now a lot more besides. The gallery’s own collection is also on display and offers even more variety – there’s the ‘twin’ work of Agus Suwage’s painting of blackbirds on a shovel, coupled with Budi Adi Nugroho’s sculpted interpretation that sits alongside it, the brilliantly striking sculpture of a life-size bronze man hanging off a gold-plated weight scale by Budi Kustarto, the somber paintings PHOTOS COURTESY COURTESY OF OF KENDRA KENDRA GALLERY GALLERY PHOTOS

of Filippo Sciascia and a taste of the modern with Arie Dyanto amongst many others, and also a painting by Ketut Teja Astawa, the Balinese artist who mixes contemporary with traditional and is lined up next year for an individual exhibition. Text by Daniel Leemon Kendra Gallery Jl. Drupadi 88B Basangkasa, Seminyak. (0361) 736-628 www.kendragallery.com

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Journey to BOTI The rugged green uplands of Timor are chock-full of traditional villages, but Boti stands out as something special. This is a community still ruled over by its own self-styled king, a place that over the generations has kept colonialists and Christian missionaries at bay, still preferring its own age-old adat customs to the modern Indonesian nation state.

he sound of the

town of Soe, 110 kilometers east of

towards a scattering of rooftops on a

motorbike’s engine

Kupang, setting out early in the morning

distant green slope.

faded and I was alone

in a brightly colored public minibus. The

“Boti,” he said; “there it is…”

at the end of the

passengers were old men dressed in

The minibus dropped me at the

rutted red track. Quiet

sarongs of hand-woven ikat cloth. As we

roadside and a young man on a motorbike

returned in the form of

wound along a tortuous forest road they

took me along a rough track through the

had asked where I was going.

trees until we reached the stony riverbed,

a gentle tapestry of birdsong and the busy whisper of the river, running through its

“Boti,” I told them, and they nodded

the point beyond which vehicles could not

field of bleached stones. Green hills rose

– ah yes, Boti, of course! – and when a

travel. I would have to complete the last

on all sides.

heart-stopping view opened from a high

part of my journey on foot, and as I was

ridge, the man sitting beside me pointed

heading for a village famous for having

I had spent the night in the little upland 64

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The emblem of Botiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s royal clan is three carved birds, symbolizing the birds that the Botinese believe were their own ancestors.

A lopo, the traditional thatched building used for storage and as a meeting place.

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Clockwise photos : A village house in Boti; Fine hand-woven ikat cloth is not just a tourist souvenir but a part of daily life in Boti; Heirloom gongs used during traditional ceremonies in Boti; Carrying corncobs from the fields.

guarded its traditions more closely than

At the end of a stone paved path stood

do speak Indonesian – slowly, carefully and

any other community in West Timor, that

the king’s house, a neat little chalet with

precisely, handling the language like the

seemed like the best way to go.

a tin roof. Sitting on the wooden veranda

foreign object that it is.

I shouldered my backpack, picked my

were a gaggle of women in ikat skirts.

Around twenty people live in the

way to the edge of the rushing water, then

They welcomed me as if they had been

inner compound of Boti, while another

slipped off my shoes and waded to the far

expecting me, and in a few minutes a glass

70 households beyond its wickerwork

shore…

of sweet tea and a plate of fried bananas

fence also closely follow the original adat

had been placed in front of me. The

customs of the village. They are mixed

reappeared, rising into the forest. Houses

Across the riverbed the track

women, grouped around Mama Tua, the

in amongst families who have adopted

with neat gardens and thatched, dome-

Queen of Boti, talked softly, the beads of

Indonesian identity and the Protestant

roofed outbuildings appeared beneath

their heavy jewelry clicking together as they

religion, but according to Mama Tua a total

the trees. Chickens and bristly black pigs

moved their hands.

of 315 “souls” still follow Boti’s original

wandered ahead of me along the track. A

Guidebooks make much of the fact

ancestor-worshipping faith.

small boy politely led me to the threshold

that very little Indonesian is spoken in

of what looked like a beautiful half-wild

Boti. However, village children now attend

greens and chickpeas – I was very hungry

garden – the inner compound of Boti

government schools and while most older

after my uphill walk – I wandered along

where I was to be the guest of the village’s

people know nothing of the national lingua

the muddy yellow track above the village.

royal family.

franca, many villagers including Mama Tua

Across the green ridges evening was

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After a welcome meal of rice, fresh

Aro Around twenty people live in the inner compound of Boti, while inne another 70 households beyond ano fence also closely its wickerwork w follow the original adat customs follo the village. of th

falling, pale clouds clinging to the hillsides like smoke, and as I made my way back to Boti in the dusk a cool rain began to fall. The village has received a steady trickle of foreign visitors since the previous king, the father of the current ruler, cannily decided that welcoming low-key tourism would not only provide cash income it would also help to preserve the traditions of his little realm. There is one foreign phenomenon that Boti has welcomed, shrewdly, successfully, and entirely on its own terms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that is tourism. Wellbehaved, culturally respectful visitors, prepared to brave the rough roads to Botiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ridge-top fastness, will receive a warm welcome. The guestbook reveals a couple of BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

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hundred separate visits in 2009, and in the

by a low doorway. They are known as

outsiders, the people of Boti handle the

green forest garden of the royal compound

ume kbubu, which simply means “round

business of selling their work perfectly.

a simple guesthouse – four rooms with

house”, and are usually used as kitchens.

When a visitor arrives the community

wooden beds and ikat blankets – has

The morning cooking smoke was leaching

showroom – a traditional thatched building

been built. For a donation you can stay the

out through the wet thatch as I walked.

– is simply left standing discreetly open

night, and that was what I decided to do,

There are other traditional buildings in

for anyone who wants to buy one of the

falling asleep to a chorus of frog-song and

Boti. Lopo are cones of thatch raised over

beautiful pieces at a very reasonable

insect noise, far beyond the reach of roads

stone platforms used as a meeting place

fixed price.

and electricity.

and for storage. The top of the royal lopo in

I met the king, who had been absent

Boti is marked by a carving of three birds.

With a couple of small lengths of ikat packed in my own bag it was time for me

the previous day, in the coolness of the

Pah, one of the young men of the

following morning. Nama Benu, known

village, told me that the Botinese believe

such a beautifully, dreamily peaceful place

as Bapa Tua, only took over the role a

that they are descended from people who

that I was reluctant to return to Indonesia

few years ago after the death of his father,

came from the nearby Lunu mountain –

and the modern world.

but he is keeping Boti’s traditions strong.

and also from the birds. Because of this

With a gentle, handsome face and his

avian ancestry the hunting of small birds is

pointing out the lower village where many

long, frizzy hair tied back in a ponytail –

forbidden in Boti, and the branches are full

people now follow Christianity.

Botinese men must wear their hair uncut

of song.

after marriage – he spoke just enough

“When they are being hunted in other

to make my departure from Boti. It was

Pah walked with me to the threshold,

“But not us,” he said; “we follow only what came from before, what has

Indonesian to welcome me to the village,

villages the birds fly here to be safe,” Pah

descended.” Under the rule of Bapa Tua,

but no more.

said.

and with the benefits of tourism to show

The royal audience over, I wandered

Boti is famous for its ikat, the loom-

through the village. The traditional houses

woven cloth iconic of East Nusa Tenggara.

of this part of Timor are roofed with thick

But unlike in other villages where the

will continue to do so.

thatch, reaching to the ground and pierced

hard-sell can mar the visits of inquisitive

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the value of traditional culture, it seems likely that the next generation of Botinese

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A Hip Dining Place in Senayan Welcome to the one of Jakartaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular destinations for all-day dining, and the buzzing evening drink scene. 70

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or those looking for

wants to miss hanging out at?

a decent place that

Keep reading.

is a combination of a

This brasserie, bakery and bar is

bar, lounge and dining

located strategically in Plaza Senayan,

establishment in Jakarta,

and enjoys a prime location on the ground

maybe Union can be a

level with an expansive frontage onto the

choice. Union is a place that is quite “hip”

open external courtyard. The best thing

these days for Jakarta people. For those

about it is actually its location, with a

who wh like to hang out, have a smoke, a

view of the Plaza Senayan courtyard and

coffee, co or a cocktail and just chat until

lots of natural light coming in from the

dinner din time, it’s a great place to be. The

big windows during the day. As the sun

ambience am of the place is great, although it

sets, Union opens up their windows to

can ca be a little bit crowded.

reveal the pleasant view of a small park

As you enter, you can immediately feel

sandwiched between the tall Senayan

the busy-vibe. Since its opening in July of

office buildings, with a dancing water

2011, 20 Union is one of the most happening

fountain in the middle.

bar ba and restaurant combinations in

As for the interior, the combination of

Jakarta. Ja Visitors often have to queue or

dark wood paneling and furniture, white

make ma an advanced reservation if they want

tiles, some red sofa chairs and vintage

to eat and hang out there. The crowd is

pictures hanging on the wall, makes for

not no only made up of youngsters, but also

an elegant retro look. In fact, the interior

the mature up-scale set as well. Even

design draws on the style of the classic

when wh the place is full to capacity, people

early 20th century New York brasseries.

are still willing to wait for seating. Curious

The floor space is divided into three

why wh Union is the kind of place that no one

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Take for example the Ogura Cocktail, with

For starters, if you are in the mood for

dedicated space and direct entrance from

muddled red beans, Russian vodka and

a salad, try the Romaine Caesar Salad,

the mall interior), and the bar with adjacent

hazelnut beer, that gets inspiration from

which consists of romaine lettuce, chicken,

walk-in wine cellar and a station for the

a touch of Japanese. This sweet, foamy

half boiled egg, potato chips and bacon

DJ turntable.

cocktail with a creamy finish will surely be a

bits with a light mayonnaise dressing.

favorite choice for the ladies. Or the Aged

Continuing on to the main course, maybe

yourself on a bar stool, you will see the

Negroni, another cocktail with a sense of

you will want to choose from the Roast

mixologists intensely whipping, shaking,

Africa and presented with a mini wooden

Baby Chicken, Union Burger, Blackened

rubbing and stirring all sorts of colorful

“container” as a unique jar.

Tasmanian Salmon Belly or Roasted Bone

As you reach the bar and seat

liquids. This bar is where all the drinks are

Besides the bar there’s also the wine

Marrow, which have become the favorites

produced, with some 40 unique cocktail

cellar, which is another point of interest at

at Union. The Asian dishes include local

choices from classic cocktails to cocktails

Union. All the wines are carefully selected

favorites such as Oxtail Soup, Fried Rice,

with an added twist. Union divides them

to showcase a large variety from all over

Bakmie Ayam with Foie Gras, and Nasi

into three categories. First are the Twisted

the world, such as Sauvignon Blanc and

Campur.

Classics such as Mango Jalapeno

Pinot Noir from New Zealand, Cabernet

Margarita and Green Tea Whiskey Sour.

from California, Malbec from Argentina,

selections of daily baked breads and

Second are Signature Cocktails such

and many Australian wines. Union is also

pastries, either for eating at the brasserie

as Sakura Spring and Truffle Popcorn

proud to offer one of the city’s largest

tables or as take home items. The Red

Martini. Third are the Creamy Cocktails

selections of champagne.

Velvet Cake from Union is a favorite and

such as Raspberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Buddha.

Moving on to the food, Union serves

Meanwhile, the bakery section offers

famous around Jakarta. The cake is

a menu of classic bistro European and

moist, has the right level of sweetness,

Asian style dishes with contemporary

and yummy with the caramelized nuts

Union kinda gives an impressive offering of

interpretations and preparations under

adding an earthy flavor and crunch. The

classic cocktails that have been updated

the direction of Head Chef Adhika Maxi

size of this 4-layer cake is quite big, and

with innovative ingredients and techniques.

and Head Pastry Chef Karen Carlotta.

that’s why it’s meant to be shared. The

At this point, it’s clear to see that

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the bakery counter (which has its own

Meanwhile, the bakery section offers selections of daily baked breads and pastries, either for eating at the brasserie tables or as take home items. The Red Velvet Cake from Union is a favorite and famous around Jakarta.

Macaroon is good too, with nice and crunchy texture. The other cakes are also superb, such as the Carrot Cake, Crunchy Chocolate Cake, Banana Cake, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake. The food is good, even though maybe quite pricey, but you will appreciate the menu and especially worship the dessert. Because the place is very busy and queues for tables are common most nights, the service might be a bit lacking especially during the more crowded afternoon and evening hours. But still, people will gladly go back to Union for afternoon tea and the Red Velvet Cake, because it’s a cozy place to catch up with friends and it’s the place to see and be seen. Text by Dewi Irma Union Brasserie, Bakery & Bar Plaza Senayan Courtyard, Ground Floor Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8 Jakarta (021) 579-05862 www.unionjkt.com BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2012

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THE LEGACY Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta is the newest member of the Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts. The recently reopened hotel was once the grandest hotel, with its roots stretching back to the 19th century. King Hamengkubuwono VI first built the Royal Palace Residence between 1857 and 1859, where it functioned as a meeting venue for the GovernorGeneral of the Dutch East Indies as well as a resort for the royal family. Now the Royal Palace looks stunning after the restoration project that was completed in September of 2011. After being closed for almost 7 years, The Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta has reopened with a 5 star rating and 247 rooms. It contains Deluxe Rooms, Ambarrukmo Club, Ambarrukmo Premier and Ambarrukmo Suite. All rooms have a balcony, Merapi view and city view and modern facilities such as 32” LCD TV’s, safety deposit boxes, coffee/tea makers and internet access. Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Jl. Laksda Adisucipto 81, Gejayan Yogyakarta (027) 448-8488; www.royalambarrukmo.com

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NEW IN PALU Hotel Santika Palu just had its Grand Opening on September 16. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Central Sulawesi Governor Drs. H. Longki Djanggola M.Si and Palu Mayor H. Rusdi Mastura. The Hotel Santika Palu has 144 minimalist modern designed superior rooms, superior pool access rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites, family suites, and penthouse suites. Each room is equipped with a safe deposit box, tea / coffee maker, LCD TV and internet access using Wi-Fi. In addition, the Hotel Santika Paku has a Spinel lobby lounge, a Topas Cafe located in the lobby area, the Rubbi Ballroom for up to 400 people, and 3 meeting rooms with a capacity of 20 - 40 people as well as other facilities such as a fitness center and an indoor pool for adults and children. Hotel Santika Palu Jl. Moh. Hatta No. 18 Palu, Central Sulawesi (0451) 424-888; www.santika.com

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Sukhothai Restaurant at The Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta is currently offering a special promotion called “Thai Mango Delight”, delectable-authentic-creative Thai cuisine consisting of 7 courses of all-brand-new Thai menu items made from ripe mango. Guests may sample Fried Chicken Spring Roll with Mango Chutney and Yam Mamuang (or Mango Salad) as a starter, then continue with the famous Tom Yum Soup. For main courses, try all four inventive mango-based selections: Grilled Crab mixed with Ripe Mango and Vermicelli Noodle in Claypot, Stir Fried Green Mussel mixed with Sweet & Sour Ripe Mango, Baked Chicken in Red Mango Curry, and Grilled Prawn with Mango Sauce. For the dessert have the Aisa Krim Mamuang Kao Tord or Fried Ripe Mango Ice Cream. The Media Hotel & Towers Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No 3, Jakarta (021) 626-3001; www.themediahotel.com

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MATARAM’S NEW GEM Hotel Santika Mataram was inaugurated on October 1 with the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Dr. Majdi TGH.M.Zainul Beleq, hitting Lombok’s traditional musical instruments, the Gendang Beleq. The Hotel Santika Mataram has 123 minimalist modern design rooms and includes the Kafe Bayan, meeting rooms with capacity for 20 people and 250 people as well as other facilities such as a fitness center and indoor swimming pool. The Hotel Santika Mataram is a business hotel with a resort atmosphere located in center of the town. It is also only 30 minutes away by car from the famous Senggigi Beach. Hotel Santika Mataram, Jl. Pejanggik No. 32, Selaparang, Mataram, Lombok; (0370) 617-8888; www.santika.com

FLOWER CITY’S FAVE With the opening of the favehotel Braga – Bandung, Aston International brings a trendy, ultra modern and hip select service hotel to the historic heart of Bandung. The favehotel Braga – Bandung sits in a supreme location in the heart of Bandung’s historic center on Jalan Braga, surrounded by an abundance of nearby night clubs, chic cafes, boutiques and restaurants and is connected to the Braga City Walk Mall and the Aston Braga Hotel & Residence, bringing a wide range of shopping, entertaining and recreational facilities to the hotels front door. It features 150 modern and functional rooms and a range of facilities and services. favehotel Braga, Jl. Braga no.99-101, Bandung (022) 844-68222; www.favehotels.com

PT. Gajah Mas Perkasa in cooperation with PHM Hospitality just held a ground breaking ceremony for THE 1O1 Hotel Mangkubumi – Yogyakarta on September 28, for their first 3 - Star Premium Hotel in Yogyakarta that will be located on Mangkubumi Road close to the legendary city center of Yogyakarta, Malioboro. THE 1O1 Hotel Mangkubumi – Yogyakarta will be a 3-Star Premium hotel under THE 1O1 brand with its Smart Stylish Experience concept. The hotel will have 154 trendy rooms, a swimming pool, Alfresco Dine & Lounge, a Gym & Spa, and become their second hotel after the first successful project, THE 1O1 Legian – Bali that was opened in 2011. www.phm.co.id 76

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IT’S GONNA BE A BLAST! THE 1O1 LEGIAN has been chosen to host the opening party of the Sunblast Festival on November 29 in Kuta Beach, as the pre pool party with Sunblast DJ’s warm up the Sunblast Festival after the pool party is finished on the same day. Sunblast was launched in Tenerife on July 20 and set a new record as the biggest ever dance festival to hit the Las Palmas Islands, with over 16,000 attending to party with world famous Carl Cox and Afrojack as headliners plus 20 other international DJ’s. THE 1O1 LEGIAN is also the official accommodation partner for DJs and also for official ticket sales. Book your Sunblast accommodations through the official website to easily get your accommodations, then stay and enjoy the Sunblast Festival with free entry for 2 persons. www.the101bali.com

THE FIESTA The Nusa Dua Fiesta will be held for the 15th time in Nusa Dua this year from November 2-5. The highlight of this year’s event is the official launching of the Kresna Arjuna Art Sculpture, standing 12 meters tall. There will be also the Indonesia Music Expo (IMEX), Bali Culinary Challenge, Science Film Festival, Underwater Photo Exhibition, Save Nusa Dua Coral Reef Workshop, Sustainable Seafood, Fun Bike Ride, Traditional Art Performance and much more. This year the theme is “Green Tourism” with the sub theme Segara Lelanguan (Environmental Conservation). (0361) 771-010; www.btdc.co.id

The Canggu Club will be celebrating The Melbourne Cup for the 4th year running on November 6. This horse race is one of Australia’s most celebrated sporting events, celebrated all over Australia on the first Tuesday of November every year and will be shown live on the big screen at the club while the crowd cheers on their favorites. The Canggu Club transforms into one big lawn party where many different forms of entertainment are provided such as music and fashion shows. For more details and to book tickets call: (0361) 844-6385 The Canggu Club Jalan Banjar Tegal Gundul Canggu www.cangguclub.com 78

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SEE&SEEN FUNFACTS LET’S PARTY! District is a new concept of a one-stop entertainment complex, recently opened and can be your new alternative option on where to go to party. It is strategically located at the most prestigious hotel and shopping area in the heart of Kuta, in the Discovery Mall area. The club is open six days a week and the karaoke open seven days a week. www.districtbali.com

SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL The Sanur Village Festival has just held its 7th successful yearly event from September 26 -30. The festival included several activities such as an International Kite Festival, beach clean ups and a coconut tree planting, a Salampah photo exhibition, dancing, Sanur Village Cycling, a cooking competition for chefs (culinary Bali Challenge), a Sanur Open Golf Tournament, coral plantation, the release of turtle hatchlings, competition racing boats, yoga, the Sanur Mayors Cup Fishing competition, various games and sports, a bazaar of food and products, performing arts and music, art, and various other competitions.

GRAND OPENING PARTY Aston International celebrated the Grand Opening of the favehotel Seminyak on October 5 with a casual and fun party, the latest tunes delivered by some of Bali’s most talented DJs and traditional and modern dance performances including cocktail juggling and fire dance demonstrations by the hotel’s bar keepers. www.seminyak.favehotels.com

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HOLE IN ONE GolfLink Resorts Pecatu – New Kuta Golf celebrated its 5th Anniversary on October 5 - 6 with three shotgun start rounds. There were 323 golfers participating in this two day event, and there were 14 hole-in-one prizes, 1 year at Aerowisata Sanur Beach Hotel, 3 Daihatsu Terios from Meritus, 1 Toyota Yaris from AUTO 2000 Denpasar, 2 Mitsubishi Pajero Sports from Hardrock Hotel, 2 Return Air Ticket to Perth and Seoul From Garuda Indonesia, 3 BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia) Saving Account Rp. 100,000,000,- and 2 Toyota Avanzas. www.newkutagolf.com

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GET YOUR PASSPORT READY! Marlboro Lights Connections is an innovative program from Marlboro that has been held since last year. They brought two winners plus two friends to experience a world-class lifestyle in Berlin, Istanbul and New York for ten days. Seeing the enthusiasm of all the contestants, this year they held this contest again and doubled the winners to four, plus a friend for each winner. We had a chance to have a chat with last year’s winners, Yudi and Lala, who eagerly told us about their unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. www.marlboro.co.id

NEW COMER Indowines has launched three new wine labels: Stonefish and Garfish from Western Australia and Lost Turtle from New Zealand. Held on September 24 at the Winehouse in Kerobokan, Peter Papanikitas and Gavin Kable of Stonefish Wines Pty Ltd conducted a formal tasting of the entire range of wines including Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Garfish Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon and Lost Turtle Sauvignon Blanc. www.indowines.net

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VINOTICITY Padma Resort Bali at Legian once again held its wine tasting event “Vinoticity” at Bella Rosa Italian Restaurant on October 2. This time they worked together with Best Wines and Vin + Jakarta featuring two prestigious wineries from Australia, Shaw & Smith and D’arenberg. Everyone shared in the wine experience with Shaw & Smith’s line of crisp Sauvignon Blanc, round Chardonnay and the subtle Shiraz by the top deck. www.padmaresortbali.com

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Biznet conducted a Media Gathering in Bali on September 29 as part of its appreciation to its media friends. They held a one-day rafting adventure, which allowed the media to have fun with the Biznet Bali staff. “Our media friends in Bali have been supporting Biznet in growing our business on this beautiful island, and to thank all of them we invited them to have a one-day rafting holiday with us, which will surely build even more positive relationship in the future,” said Adi Kusma, President Director of Biznet networks. www.biznetnetworks.com

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Finally, the eagerly awaited ‘Recharge Night, A Hospitality Industry’was once again successfully held. This time it took place at the Envy Chill Out Restaurant & Bar in the Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali on October 19. Thanks to all of you who came to the party and thanks to all of the sponsors who made this party happen: Artisan, Heineken, Moments To Go, Scenia, CV Dineta Jaya, LV C&C Model Management, Freshly, PT. Sukanda Djaya, Sky Vodka. Hope to see you all again at the next Recharge Night!

DANOYA VILLA PRIVATE LUXURY RESIDENCES

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

■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz

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

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

■ TIMOR LESTE: Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com

■ 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: denpasar@mofa.go.jp ■ 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: Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 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

■ BRITAIN: Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id

■ 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

■ BRAZIL: Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

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

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

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

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■ 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.

CLINIC&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. ■ BIMC Hospital Kuta 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761 263, Fax: (0361) 767 701 ■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre. Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363 Tel: (0361) 3000 911, Fax: (0361) 3001 150

■ 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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