B&B Mag June 2009 Edition

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

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WIDE, WIDE WEST DISCOVER THE HISTORY, THE LEGENDS, AND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ISLAND’S WEST

RIDES OF THE RITES LAVISH CREMATION CEREMONIES IN BALI INVOLVE HIGH LEVEL CRAFTSMANSHIP, ESPECIALLY IN THE BADE COFFINS USED

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teamtalk 06.09 SUN SETS INTO THE SECOND SEMESTER ‘Om Swastyastu...’

Welcome to Bali and the Indonesian archipelago, and welcome to June 2009 edition of Bali & Beyond.

We continue to present to you articles and information that we hope will be useful to you during your adventures or in turn might inspire you to embark on one - on this island... and beyond.

As we were preparing this edition we sat back and realized that we were on the threshold of the second semester.

And on a recent trip to the least

contributors

To open up, this month begins with a span of news ranging from the latest re-brandings, refurbishments, and new offers and new ‘who’s who’ in the island’s tourism industry, as well as other advancements and general news.

And we continue with this month’s Craft & Culture, where we meet up with a bade craftsman in the village of Kapal in the Badung regency to discuss his craft, and to highlight the spectacle of the ngaben cremation ceremonies that are so iconic to Bali.

These skilfully crafted and ornate towering structures have much to tell, and our source shares with you part of the ‘insider’s story.’

In Invite & Indulge we take a brief flashback to the historical scene of Sanur, and our client shares with you some reminiscence of what she calls the ‘sweet life’ of the coast. A small hotel that has undergone much renovation and new additions to its vast facilities, yet still holding on to its core spirit, it tells of its ‘return’ through this month’s feature.

Narulita Selfiani currently shoots for a Bali-based bridal service, yet she finds time in between to shoot for herself, spanning a vast list of subjects.

Inggit Angela joined the team at Bali & Beyond last year for her internship; and now she is hooked on travel writing, as seen in this month’s Beyond Bali.

In Beyond Bali, our contributor shares with you how cities in Indonesia are starting to develop their own heritage societies; hoping that the younger generation will cherish their culture in the future, and compares it to that of Bali as a world-renowned tourist destination that must have more appreciation for its heritage preservation.

explored western part of the island, our photographic intern Novena admired the silent 360 degrees and the calm water against a striking golden sunset backdrop amidst her hunt for photos that we would feature in this month’s Action & Attractions.

It happened to be her parting shot after her three-month internship with us at Bali & Beyond, and we wish her the best of luck in the continuation of her studies. And we offer our parting wishes to the first semester and see what’s in store for us in the second one that starts just here.

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This month’s Capital Corner invites you to the first “Katsu Specialty” restaurant in Jakarta that sets itself apart from other Japanese dining venues with new experiences you can’t find in other places. Kathy Petite dined in and was pleased by the range of delectable deep-fried meats.

Donny Cahyadi is no stranger in our office. He continuously feeds us with fresh photos by the day.

This shutter-happy guy really enjoys what he does.

Enjoy this edition of Bali & Beyond, or go online to browse our parallel online edition(s).

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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

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CRAFT&CULTURE RIDES OF THE RITES Lavish cremation ceremonies in Bali involve a significant amount of craftsmanship, especially the elaborate traditional coffins called the bade.

26 INVITE&INDULGE RETURN OF SANUR’S ‘LA DOLCE VITA’ A short walk down memory lane at one of Bali’s first hotels, which has over the years played host to artists, writers, musicians and other colorful personalities from around the world.

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“OINK… BLESS YOU!” COVER Silent Witness at the Phoenix Photo courtesy: MGallery Location: Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Yet another outbreak looms; the Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, referred to as “swine flu.”

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36 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS WIDE, WIDE WEST Take a trip to the vast western part of the island and admire the history, the legends, and the simple natural grandeur of various spots there.

We start from the south and take a look at the significant temples, the coastline, and a Catholic church in the village of Palasari.

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

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

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

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

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

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The first “Katsu Specialty” restaurant in Jakarta sets itself apart from other Japanese eateries with a new experience not found in other places.

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73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele.

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

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BON APPÉTIT! Ayana Resort and Spa Bali has appointed French chef Marc Dobbels as Food & Beverage Director. A trained Chef de Cuisine with a Michelinstar rating, Dobbels will oversee the management of the resort’s 12 dining and lounge venues. This will include a spectacular renovation project as Ayana upgrades its facilities and sets new standards as a world-class destination resort. Dobbels comes to Ayana from his role as pre-opening Food & Beverage Director of The Capella Singapore, another West Paces Hotel Group property, where he set up the luxury resort’s four dining venues ahead of its launch in March. Dobbels will also oversee catering for weddings and other private events, catering for COURTESY PHOTOS

conferences and meetings, and in-room dining.

Ayana Resort and Spa, (0361) 702-222

SANUR: SURYANA VS WILSON 2008 ISC Champion Dede Suryana claimed victory on May 14 over 2007 ISC Champ Lee Wilson at the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle 6-star CocaCola ISC surfing competition, starting out his 2009 season pocketing a check for Rp 10 million and tallying up 3,000 championship points. In a final that saw some of the best waves of the day and the entire event, Suryana jumped out to an early lead by slotting into a barrel on his first try and setting the bar with a 6.5 point score. Lee wasn’t so lucky and got pinched on his first wave, getting him only a 2.5. It was clearly Suryana’s day, as towards the later part COURTESY PHOTO

of the final the sets slowed down, not allowing Wilson much of a chance to

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fight back. At the horn the score was Suryana 17.0, Wilson 10.5. The next stop on the Coca-Cola ISC tour is Dede’s home town of Cimaja in West Java from May 20-23, which was also Lee’s chance to take Dede down at his home break. A turn of events? Read the next highlight below.

The Billabong Pro Java in Cimaja on May 23 had a riveting 30 minute final as ISC Number 2 ranked surfer Lee Wilson took over the lead in a hard fought victory against Number 13 ranked Dedy Santoso. Wilson started out slow but with his aggressive style eventually got the lead, almost landing on top of a large rock on the inside section. Santoso bravely tried to stage a comeback but couldn’t get the 8point wave he needed to regain the lead. To seal his victory, Wilson spotted a worthy wave and again ripped it apart, adding an air on the end that got him a 9.0 out of 10.0 score from the judges. He also nabbed the Coca-Cola ISC Best Maneuver Award for the wave. He was stoked to have won the event, especially in Dede’s COURTESY PHOTO

(Suryana) hometown, winning Rp 10 million. Local hero Suryana didn’t make it into

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the final, as he lost to Santoso in Semifinal 1, ending up in equal third position with Garut Widiarta who lost to Wilson in Seminfinal 2. Next stop on the Coca-Cola ISC Tour is the Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro from June 20-30. www.isctour.com

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SUNSET ON SEMINYAK Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa launched its new SOS beach

mixologists invent powerful or subtle tastes to accompany any

venue in conjunction with its First Anniversary on April 25. The Sunset

mood. SOS Beach is open daily from 4pm - 11pm, and offers an

on Seminyak bar lounge now ‘goes to the beach,’ offering the perfect

exclusive array of Sunset Sessions, from Thirsty Thursday with

setting for amazing sunset experiences amidst panoramic views and

DJ Cliff to Anantara Signature Fridays (ASF) with DJ LWG, Splash

playful surroundings at the new Anantara Seminyak. By day, enjoy

Bikini Pool Parties with a host of international guest DJs and

fresh-squeezed tropical fruit medleys to energize you for an active

Sublime Sunday with DJ Heidy. The arrays of DJs bring a timeless

day on the beach or to relax by the poolside. By evening, the famous

selection of colors and tones to set the choice of mood.

Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, Jl. Abimanyu, Seminyak, (0361) 737-773; www.anantara.com

sunset of the Seminyak coast ushers in a revolving cast of international DJs who mix chilled beats with the evocative sunsets. Resident

TAKE THE CAKE Ayana Resort and Spa Bali’s Pastry Chef Made Sutisna has joined forces with St. Regis Bali Resort’s pastry sous chef and entered the Asian Pastry Cup National Selection competition held in Jakarta, April

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15-18. His Valrhona Equatorial Chocolate and Ginger-Blood Orange Mousse Cake with Peanut Croquant took top honors in ‘The Best Chocolate Cake’ category.

Chef Made’s team also won the Gold for ‘Best Sugar Pastry Show Piece’, ‘Best Chocolate

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Pastry Show Piece’ and ‘Best Overall Score’.

New Kuta Golf is set to become the venue of choice for weddings and meetings.

Pastry Cup in Singapore in April 2010, where

The home of the 2009 Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open is offering the cliff-top space

pastry chefs from all over Asia will vie for the

behind the 15th green to couples that wish to make the spectacular Indian Ocean

regional title and the chance to progress to the

their wedding backdrop. Set high above stunning Dreamland and Balangan

World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France.

Ayana Resort and Spa Bali, (0361) 702-222

beaches with panoramic views of the Bukit Peninsula, the altar at New Kuta Golf is

They will now represent Indonesia at the Asian

as romantic as wedding venues come. It’s also matrimony made easy, thanks to New Kuta Golf’s many professional services such as legal ministrations, planning and style consultation, and F&B customization. In addition, New Kuta Golf provides newlyweds two options for an unforgettable reception - the 6,000-square-meter, beachfront nightclub Klapa, and the 5,000-square-meter, airy clubhouse with a fiveextends to MICE groups, who can choose between any of the spacious quarters for important business gatherings.

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LUSH WEDDINGS A sister hotel of the Komaneka is now open at Jalan Bisma in Ubud. Nestled in the hillside by the Campuhan River valley with amazing views of the river, sloping rice fields and coconut groves, this luxurious resort is designed as a sophisticated and contemporary lifestyle destination. With 34 spacious suites and 10 elegant villas, each with a 12-meter-long private pool and terrace, guests are invited to savor the tranquility and breathtaking beauty of Ubud. The resort’s onsite facilities include an Indonesian fine dining restaurant, half Olympic size swimming pool, circular wading pool, bar, spa-villa, gym, 1.2-mile jogging track under a canopy of trees, function rooms and a wedding chapel.

The Wana Smara Chapel was built as a place to celebrate love and tie the knot. Weddings at Wana Smara are a part of the resort’s commitment to providing professional and personalized service with attention to detail in the spirit of the beauty of Ubud’s scenery and culture. It is located separately from the rest of the hotel and Wana Smara (‘Forest of Love’ in Sanskrit) is located in the dense foliage beside of the Campuhan River. The pavilion is almost entirely made of wood and glass, with a touch of unique traditional Toraja House architecture. The pavilion is ideal for private and romantic weddings, assembling family members and close friends.

Komaneka Bisma, (0361) 971-933; www.komaneka.com

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villas, giving it a magically created atmosphere of affection and romantic ambience.

RARE... COFFEE Coffee Luwak, considered one of the finest coffees in the world, has currently joined the array of exotic cuisine available at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa. Coffee Luwak is an unusual, exotic and rare delicacy, famed for being the most expensive coffee in the world. Luwak Coffee is made from coffee berries eaten by palm

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civets, which use their keen sense of smell to select the choicest

SEMINYAK CONTEMPORARY The Haven recently launched and unveiled 96 contemporary design hotel rooms, 60 spacious suites (90 bedrooms in one

and ripest beans. The digestion process removes the flesh from the crimson Sumatran berry and the beans, supposedly sweeter as a result of having passed through the animal, then are handcollected from the jungle floor. Enjoy a cup of Kopi Luwak, served daily at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa Lobby Bar. Packets of the coffee are also available for purchase at their lobby shop located in the shopping arcade.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa (0361) 771-210; www.nusaduahotel.com

and two bedroom configurations) in earthy minimalist style overlooking a trio of swimming pools, as well as the Villas at The Haven offering seven villa residences of one and two bedrooms featuring private pools and split-level living. Hotel rooms surround a courtyard swimming pool, filled with tropical flora and dominated by stately ziggurat sculpture and water features, and are fully equipped with LCD flatscreen TV’s with cable, hot beverage M. Shaw takes the helm at The Haven as General Manager. His career in hospitality began in the Maldives, alter setting foot in other paths in Goa, India.

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GREET THE SUN The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Nusa Dua, Bali presents its Sunrise Yoga & Spa experience. Guests are taken to greet the rising sun in a 1-hour Surya Chandra yoga session with the resident yoga instructor, then enjoy a nutritious and healthy refreshment of fresh vegetable juice and sliced tropical fruit. The experience is completed with a Shirodara Massage – an ancient Indian treatment to calm and soothe the mind, body and spirit, where warm medicated oil is poured onto the forehead. Afterwards a relaxing and calming head and scalp massage. Sunrise Yoga & Spa is a perfect way to start a day, and is priced at US$ COURTESY PHOTO

69++ per person (2 persons per booking).

For reservations, contact the Laguna Spa & Villa at (0361) 771-327 ext. 751.

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali (0361) 771-327; www.luxurycollection.com

NEW FAMILY MEMBER Bali Safari & Marine Park recently welcomed a new family member from the “Tapirus Indicus” species, commonly known as a Tapir. The small whitespotted male baby was born on April 22 at 6am. Visitors can see its parents at the park’s exhibition area. Hop on a special vehicle and embark on the

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30-minute “Safari Journey” ride to see the species. As this goes to press, the

FINE TREATMENTS DaLa Spa recently launched its Pevonia Botanica’s Finest Black Caviar Line Treatment. DaLa Spa offers Pevonia’s high end skincare line, Ligne Myoxy, that combines three of the worlds most rewarding and innovative ingredient discoveries: Black Russian Myoxy Caviar, South Sea Pearl Extract and Vegetal Botox, which nurtures and pampers the skin and deliverers spectacular anti skin ageing results.

Dala Spa offers a range of body and facial treatments and among them are the Russian Caviar And Pearl, Aroma Fusion Facial, Moroccan Chocolate Wrap, Aromatic Magma exclusive Dala Signature Treatment for men and women.

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Mud Wrap, Papaya And Pineapple Mousse Scrub, and the

baby was not intended to be shown to the public until the time comes when he is considered ready. The park also features a six month old baby elephant.

Born in the park, the calf has begun meeting with visitors.

Bali Safari & Marine Park, Jl. Bypass Ida Bagus Mantra Km19.8 (0361) 950-000; www.balisafarimarinepark.com

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Rites

Ride of the

The Ngaben funerary pyre has become iconic to Bali, and in turn has become one of the highlights with visitors to the island.

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he death rite in western cultures is often more of a dark (black) mourning color scheme, yet here it is a much more a lively spectacle. Your visit would

be rather incomplete if you missed out on witnessing such a procession.

Tall elaborate and colorful structures and a bull effigy are paraded along a village street. People are cheering the lively procession that is setting its own tempo.

Unsuspecting foreigners wouldn’t know that it was a dead body being paraded towards a cemetery to be reduced to ashes. Indeed, these sights are those of the Ngaben ritual,

the distinctive cremation ceremony that takes place on this unique island.

Ngaben, also referred to as Pelebon, owes its fame partly to the vividly colorful tall tiered structure known as the bade. A bade is the ornate ‘coffin’ that contains the body of the deceased, and is used for transporting it to the funerary site. It is made as a form of sacrificial honor by the family for the deceased. They hope that ‘journey’.

“One thing that is also prominent is the acquiescence among the family members,” recalls Anak Agung Sudarma, a bade sculptor from the village of Kapal, a famous area full of craftsmen that is located in the Badung regency.

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the deceased will be blessed with a safe

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Part of the death rite in Bali, Ngaben cremations are surely an energetic, colorful and lively spectacle...

To be able to create a bade, there are several requirements that need to be fulfilled.

will only be used for a matter of hours.

Another requirement among bade

His parents were also undagi (builders) who build bade.

First is that one must master the traditional

craftsmen is to undergo the Makala

Balinese dimensional science called asta

Hyang ceremony. This symbolizes that a

built tiered structures that complete a

kosala kosali. This science needs not only

craftsman has “married” his profession.

Ngaben procession. Yet the forms are

to be mastered by bade craftsmen but also

Why then, ‘marry’?

never exactly the same. There are many

by all sculptors and architects. The science

The word bade refers to the beautifully

“By marrying it means that we have

factors underlying the many variations. It

teaches the ways of measurement, form,

united, mutually understood, and are in

may due to the local customs, the social

and space. Basically, if one masters bade

compliance,” explains Agung Sudarma,

background and caste of the deceased,

craftsmanship then he will also be able to

who himself did the ceremony in 1986,

his/her or family’s economical background,

handle building structures as well, although

at the dawn of his profession life. To

and even clan membership.

the types of structures here are the type that

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always adheres to the laws of desa, kala,

however, different effigies are used. The

patra, or time, place, and situation. Some

clan of Kebo Iwa uses the gajah mina or

also refer to it as the law of desa mawicara

‘elephant fish’; the Tangkas clan uses

or ‘in accordance to locality’. Thus,

the lion, and several other clans use their

ceremonies are to proceed in accordance

own identifications. There are no clear

with local customs and situations.

explanations as to the use of these effigies,

The height of the bade tiers often

other than to trace back to the ancestral roots of their forbearers. These are usually

The highest number is eleven tiers, but

written down in babad chronicles or the

this only reserved for rajas from the palace

historical life journeys of their ancestors.

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shows the deceased one’s background.

of Klungkung. It is explained that due to following the fall of the Majapahit kingdom, Klungkung was used as the center of government in Bali. In other words, the raja of Klungkung had higher power than the other rajas of Bali. Therefore, the former raja of Ubud who was lavishly cremated last year, had a bade of only nine tiers.

The highest number of tiers allowed

There is no literature that can shed clear light on as to when the first use of the bade started in Bali. One manuscript estimates that the introduction was in the 16th century during the rule of Dalem Waturenggong in Klungkung.

Meanwhile, Agung Sudarma explains that it could have been that the bade

he can just make a wadah coffin, a bade

was introduced long before that, back

to be used by a deceased from the lowest

of the simplest form, without a tiered roof,”

in the times of Raja Jaya Pangus. When

caste is seven. No more, even though the

said Agung Sudarma.

Jaya Pangus ruled he married a Chinese

Balinese take into account the concept

Clan can also be a factor in a

of nista, madya, utama or ‘the general

cremation ceremony. This is not only

many Chinese influences such as the use

scale’ of a ritual made in accordance

evident from the bade used, but also

of coins, the barong, and the bade. “If

to the economical capacity of the party

from the funeral pyre in the form of hollow

we scrutinize, the forms of the bade are

undertaking the ceremonial tasks.

wooden animal effigies that are to hold the

reminiscent of the tiers of Chinese temples.

body of the deceased.

The roofs are tiered and colorful.”

“There are limits to the highest levels of a ceremony; however there are no limits

The bull effigy is commonly used as it

princess. The marriage brought to Bali

But it is clear that it took place after

to the lowest. Whatever the caste may be,

symbolizes the vehicle of the Lord Siwa,

Hinduism entered Bali. Before that,

even if he cannot hold a grand ceremony,

the god of destruction. For certain clans

funerary rites involved mere burials.

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Bade sculptor Anak Agung Sudarma from the village of Kapal demonstrates a small portion of his skill in the long and painstaking creation process.

seeking out new ways in the usage of

craftsmen, and not all are full-timers. Some

introduced the incineration of dead bodies,

wood for the bull’s head. Usually the bull’s

of them are allowed to bring their carving

and that the body was made up of five

head would be made of kapok wood. It is

and painting jobs home in order to meet

elements collectively called the Panca

chosen because it is not as flammable, so

the impending deadlines.

Maha Butha. In Abrahamic religions there

that it would burn last after the rest of the

is, ‘from earth to earth, from dust to dust,’

remains incinerate. Among the alternatives

craftsmen to complete a nine-tiered bade

and Hindus believe that all will return

is fiberglass. This is easier to craft because

within a week. It is the same amount of

to its source, the Panca Maha Butha.

it uses one mold, while the process is also

time he needs to create a simple bade all

Incineration just speeds up the process.

a lot more efficient. This is important as

alone. To complete a full bull effigy takes at

orders for bade and bull effigies may rise

least five days.

As Hinduism came, teachings

Has the bade always looked like that

He needs around 10 full-time

from the beginning? The answer to this is

suddenly. After all, mortality and birth rates

also uncertain, as everything evolves along

are quite the same, and the numbers are

hundred rupiah to six million rupiah. The

with the pace of time. In a bade there are

unpredictable.

frames are made at a workshop and are

many outside cultural elements that can

“The kapuk or kapok tree needs quite a

The price of a bade varies from six

then perfected to completion onsite at the

be found such as patra or carving motifs

long time to grow and reach the right girth.

from Chinese, Egyptian and Javanese

And along we come and just chop it down.

Several innovations are in store at

influences.

It’s just not sustainable. Kapok trees have

Agung Sudarma’s workshops. He believes

diminished,” said Agung Sudarma.

that change is indeed inevitable, but that

But above all, the core philosophies are mostly unchanged. And now there are

Agung Sudarma has so far received

buyer’s house.

any modifications must not change the

even new developments in the making of

many orders from all over Bali. Sometimes

soul and core meaning of the ‘offering.’ ■

the bade structures.

there are orders with very tight deadlines.

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

He works together with around 40 fellow

Photos by Novena Assen

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INVITE&INDULGE

Sanur is on the upswing again. The seminal destination for travelers in the 70s, when the number of hotels on Bali could be counted on one hand, it became overshadowed by the frenzied development of resorts on the other side of the island and was passed over in favor of more “happening” locations.

RETURN OF SANUR’S ‘LA DOLCE VITA’

N

ow, with space and

global economic downturn. People are still

Built between golden sands of the

peace increasingly

booking as far ahead as Christmas,” said

Indian Ocean and verdant tropical gardens,

at a premium in the

General Manager Praba Maniam.

Hotel La Taverna is a little slice of paradise

developed southern end

Riding the wave of optimism, the hotel

that was founded in 1973 by brothers

of Bali, more and more

is redefining its image while staying faithful

Peppino and Aldo Macchetti. The Italian

people are choosing

to its history and bohemian character.

entrepreneurs fell in love with Bali while on

Sanur for its relaxed atmosphere and the

“La Taverna was one of the first

holiday here and found a good excuse to

strong ties it still enjoys with Balinese culture

hotels ever built on the island. It has true

come back with the opening of the hotel.

and traditions.

character and history. Many personalities

It was certainly a labor of love. Building

have stayed here over the years, artists,

supplies were hard to come by back then

in Sanur’s fortunes more than Hotel

writers, and musicians. It has a special feel.

and the brothers employed every bit of

La Taverna. After almost forty years in

We keep this in mind when we start on a

their Italian ingenuity for bringing in things

business and some challenging times, not

new project for the hotel,” said English set

they needed for the construction of the

least of which was the aftermath of the Bali

designer Rupert Skinner, who is developing

hotel. Their Chinese junk was used to

bomb, this historic hotel is looking to the

new design concepts for the hotel. To

ferry friends and Italian design products

future with renewed vigor.

date these have included revisiting some

between their base in Hong Kong and Bali.

Few places exemplify the upswing

“Last year was a great year for us and

of the rooms and redesigning the hotel’s

“Once we had to jettison a load of

we have high hopes for this one too. So

beachfront and pool areas to include its

Venetian mosaic tiles into Benoa harbor

far we have not been badly affected by the

new restaurant Isola.

because of the import restrictions in

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place at the time. But we did manage to persuade friends, family and even clients of our Hong Kong restaurants to carry special heat-refracting bricks in their hand luggage when they came to visit us. We needed these bricks to build our pizza oven. The first pizza oven in Bali!” says Peppino with considerable pride.

Then, shortly after it opened, the hotel suffered a devastating fire and had to be rebuilt from scratch.

“It was tough,” he says, “because we had to start all over again, but we managed. My younger brother Aldo relocated to Bali to supervise the works in progress and in July of 1973 we opened again. It was certainly different then. We had one generator that was powerful enough to provide light for the hotel and BALI&BEYOND

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Use of color washes in the rooms, Capri white-andblue in the beachfront restaurant, mix and match of Asian and European patterned fabrics are all featured throughout the hotel facilities.

get a couple of air conditioning units going but that was it. It was a beautiful time. We had many well-known names and faces staying with us. Francis Ford Coppola during the filming of Apocalypse Now, Mick and Bianca Jagger on one of their very first trips to the Island. And of course, many of the people who have since settled in Bali, bringing their talent

environmental activist literally set up shop

old world charm is being interwoven with

with them, have some tie to La Taverna.

on the beach just in front of La Taverna,

fresh and playful design concepts, drawing

Take those monkeys for example,” he

selling clothes and swimwear of her

on Italian and European artistic traditions.

gestured towards a couple of impressively

own design back in the early 70s. And

The use of color washes in the rooms,

large orangutans sketched in charcoal on

in his diaries the Australian artist Donald

Capri white-and-blue in the beachfront

white canvas with multiple arms, drinking,

Friend speaks of the Chinese junk with

restaurant, and the mix and match of

smoking cigars, and eating bananas. “They

red sails moored in front of La Taverna

Asian and European patterned fabrics. As

were painted by the Dutch artist Ian Van

that belonged to the brothers, and of the

a sign of the happy union between past

Wieringen in exchange for his bill, and now

riotous merrymaking coming from the

and present that characterizes La Taverna,

they watch over our restaurant.”

environs of the hotel.

Peppino has drafted his daughter Anouk

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La Taverna’s colorful history is also the basis for the new direction it is taking. Its

to oversee the business. A tough act to follow, but one well worth the effort.

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The hotel’s beachfront area includes its new restaurant Isola.

Paintings by Dutch artist Ian Van Wieringen of orangutans sketched in charcoal on white canvas with multiple arms drinking, smoking cigars and eating bananas, watch over the restaurant.

La Taverna offers rooms housed in traditional thatched bungalows, each with an outside space or veranda. Guests can also relax on the beach directly in front of the hotel, by the swimming pool, or in one of the gazebos set in the hotel’s gardens. The spa, which offers a full range of beauty treatments and massages using natural oils and products, is a haven for those in need of some pampering. And if you need someone to look after your little ones while you enjoy any one of these activities, the friendly staff and management will be happy to arrange it for you.

Other hotel facilities include tour information and guides, chauffeur service, Wi-Fi Internet and Cable TV on request, international phone and fax service, same day laundry and dry cleaning, and safety deposit boxes. The La Taverna accepts all major credit cards. ■ ■ La Taverna Bali, Jalan Danau Tamblingan 29, Sanur (0361) 288-497; www.latavernahotel.com 30

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ADVERTORIAL

MODERN, YOUNG ‘N TRENDY The Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta will break new ground by offering a simple, unique, and friendly stay. It features 4 swimming pools, a Harris Cafe, the Harrissimo Italian cuisine restaurant, a Dino Kid’s Club, spa-reflexology service, and meeting facilities for business with free Wi-Fi.

T

he Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta invites energetic couples to come check out its newly completed facilities and services. The Tauzia

managed hotel and residence pushes its ‘Simple, Unique and Friendly’ concept to its max, and will see its Grand Opening ceremony on July 4.

The Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta is located in a strategic area of Kuta, only 15 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from the famous Kuta beach, and 5 minutes from the nearby Legian shopping district.

The new hotel consists of 135 rooms and 52 residences, and will be complete with an onsite parking area, 24-hour reception service, a business corner, 6 meeting rooms, elevator/lifts, free Wi-Fi, a Harris Boutique, onsite medical services with a doctor on call, a Dino Kids Club and kid’s pool.

Guestroom facilities include air conditioning, in-room safes, tea/coffee making facilities, LCD TVs, satellite TV, mini bar, separate bathroom with shower, IDD telephone and laundry services.

Dining and entertainment include a Harris Café as a signature restaurant serving Asian and Western delights and a fresh Juice Bar. Harrissimo offers Italian cuisine and wood oven baked pizzas with a capacity of up to 55 seats. It also features the H Spa and its ‘Happy Feet’ reflexology. The spa will have treatments ranging from Balinese massage, ‘Shiat Shuuh’ massage and poultice facial treatments, and also a 20-finger massage highlight with two therapists, warm herbal ball massages, color baths, a kid’s spa, and they’re also issuing spa gift certificates for guests who want to treat their friends.

As the team behind the new accommodation and leisure venue is getting prepared for the grand opening,

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we got in touch with the man at the helm,

a fun and original concept in leisure and

The hotel will be mostly the domestic and

General Manager Sebastien Menesguen.

business hotels.

Asian markets.

Tell us a bit about yourself, and your

Any exciting challenges in its early

Tell us a bit about the hotel’s conception

previous post.

stages of the hotel opening?

phase and the occupancy rates from

I left France to go to the United Kingdom

The Harris Hotels concept captures

day one.

in 2000 to work with Accor Hotels in a

a modern, young and trendy style. I

We had a soft opening on April 13, and

different hotel department and function. I

had to make sure the Harris standards

from that day on we had received very

have worked in 4 different Accor properties

were strictly followed by our personnel.

good feedback from people who came to

and was behind 2 hotel openings in

And recruitment followed suit, with an

stay with us.

London, then was sent as a General

appropriate team to create the Harris

Manager in 2006 at the age of 28 to a

spirit that has must be seen throughout

we have already had some days at 90%

boutique hotel in Jakarta. I joined Tauzia

all Harris hotels. At the moment, we have

occupancy.

Hotel Management in July of last year, and

around a hundred staff onboard.

now here I am at the pre opening of the latest chic hotel.

Then of course, as with any new

For a month since the soft opening,

And now we’re heading for high prospects in July for sure!

hotel, the challenge is to bring about an awareness of the hotel. My personal

Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview

How involved were you in the

challenge is of course to have the Harris

Kuta, Jl. Raya Kuta 62A, (0361) 761-007

conceptualization/design of the hotel?

spirit in Riverview but also to have a certain

www.harris-riverview-bali.com

Harris Hotel & Residences Kuta is a part

level of service from “good” to “great”.

of Tauzia Hotel Management with already a few Harris Hotels onboard in Indonesia.

Where do you see the management is

Tauzia developed the Harris concept as

going in terms of market share?

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PONDERINGPOINT

“OINK… BLESS YOU!” IMAGE COURTESY TPG IMAGES

Still fresh in mind is the emerging threat of bird flu, and now the world has come across yet another new threat, a new type of influenza called the swine flu. Although there are no reported cases yet in Bali, apprehension spreads faster than the epidemic itself. Will it affect the local tourism and economy?

T

he majority of the island’s

players in the tourism industry that there

two. The Coordinator of the Association of

population embraces

will be a downfall in tourism arrivals to

Indonesian Travel Companies (ASITA) Bali

Hinduism, and pork is not

the island. There could again be travel

Nusra, Bagus Sudibya, in an interview by

considered as forbidden

advisories against visiting Bali as among

local media stated that this could actually

for consumption as it is

the world’s major tourism destinations.

be an advantage for Bali’s tourism. When

Moslems categorizing it as

In May a Dutch tourist was suspected

people fear swine flu, they’d rather choose

‘haram’. It shares this with societies such

of having contracted swine flu. He was said

as the Bataks of North Sumatra, North

to have continuously vomited on board

Sulawesi, and East Nusa Tenggara who

the plane. The captain became concerned

swine flu, the Government Office of Animal

also have their varieties on their menu.

as the Netherlands was recently listed as

Husbandry (Dinas Peternakan Bali) has

Pork is considered one of the most

Bali or another tropical destination.

In order to prevent the spread of

H1N1 positive. He was directly transferred

conducted disinfectant spraying throughout

favorite meals among the Balinese. Large

to a hospital and was isolated. Luckily,

the pig farms, distributed masks, and

ceremonies in Bali usually incorporate pork

according to observations and tests,

carried out educational programs on swine

as a main meal for guests and participants.

the results showed he was negative. His

flu. Also carried out were the monitoring

The famed ‘babi guling’ is an iconic dish to

body temperature, blood pressure and

and control of the distribution and traffic

Bali and can be also be categorized as a

respiratory functions were normal.

of pork into Bali. The Denpasar Major

luxury treat. In yesteryear, during the times

Swine flu symptoms closely resemble

Bureau for Veterinary Research (Balai Besar

of the island’s economy hardship, people

the common flu, with vomiting, fever,

Penelitian Veteriner Denpasar) and the

could only enjoy the lavish treat on the

coughing, muscle pains, sore throat,

Government Office for Animal Husbandry

holidays of Galungan. But now those days

and overwhelming fatigue. The US

(Dinas Peternakan) also conducted blood

have passed and it is not so difficult to find

government has declared the swine flu a

and mucosal sampling.

a warung that sells the roast pig dish.

serious epidemic and is believed that it

The quarantine division carried out

However, there has emerged a recent

will continue to spread. The World Health

preventive measures in their own way, such

issue that has again caused a slight unrest

Organization (WHO) goes further, stating

as heightening the surveillance of swine

among the traditional culinary society.

that the swine flu is an international public

imports into the island.

Since the news broke of the emergence

health hazard. The epidemic has killed

of the swine flu or virus strain H1N1 in

hundreds of people in many countries. This

prepared several steps as a preventive

a number of countries, this society has

major concern about the threat of swine flu

measure, such as placing 10 thermal

started to become slightly restless. Several

has spread like wildfire, and has eventually

scanners at international arrival terminals

sellers and farmers admit that they have

reached Bali.

of 10 international airports in Indonesia in

experienced downfalls in their commercial

Apprehension is normal. Yet on the

The Department of Health has also

order to detect high body temperatures.

turnover. When interviewed by several local

other hand we cannot let it go on for too

media they revealed that business is not so

long. One recent fact about swine flu is that

cases of swine flu in Bali, and hopefully

brisk since the issue broke out.

the disease only spreads in countries that

there won’t be in the future either. ■

have four seasons, while Indonesia only has

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

WELCOME TO THE

WIDE, WIDE WEST Take a trip to the vast western part of the island and admire the history, the legends, and the simple natural grandeur of various spots there. We start from the south and take a look at the significant temples, the coastline, and a Catholic church in the village of Palasari.

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W

e start off our

PANTAI MEDEWI

journey this

Pantai Medewi, or Medewi Beach is often

elders, Rambut Siwi is closely related to

time to the west

considered the ‘Kuta’ of the Jembrana

the legend of high priest Dang Hyang

of the island.

regency. So if you do get bored of the

Nirartha while on his way from the

Most overland

crowded waves in the south, head to the

Majapahit kingdom in East Java to Bali

journeys going

northwest. Medewi is great fun for surfing

circa 1489. When he entered the temple

to the neighboring island of Java, the

due to its long curling waves, plus it is a

grounds, he took a strand of his hair and

regency of Banyuwangi to be precise,

scenic sunset vantage point. It has now

placed it at the temple as an offering and

would travel through this region. Yet you

become a favorite alternative for surfers,

as a curing talisman, as there was a plague

do not need to hop between the islands

and several accommodation facilities

in a nearby village. Ever since, it has been

to look for a hoard of highlights to explore,

are available nearby. And on the culinary

referred to by its current name, Rambut

as the region itself is dotted with abundant

side, there are restaurants that cater to

meaning ‘hair’ and Siwi meaning ‘worship.’

historical sites to see.

international taste buds there too.

Embarking from Bali’s south you would

According to knowledgeable local

Rambut Siwi is a scenic stopover, surrounded by terraces of rice fields and a

cross the regency borders of Badung and

RAMBUT SIWI

cliff with crashing waves beneath. Nearby

Tabanan and travel along the main road for

This temple, referred to in veneration as

there are resting spots that enable weary

around two to three hours until you reach

‘Pura Luhur Rambut Siwi,’ is located in

drivers to take a break and enjoy the

a stopover, a spiritual stopover that is. But

the village of Yeh Embang at Mendoyo in

view. It is also a spiritual stopover for the

before reaching the stopover, head out

the Jembrana regency and celebrates its

Balinese Hindus who continue their journey

to the west’s own site to surf - the rolling

Pawukon calendar-based anniversary of

to the west, where they can pray for a safe

waves and the beaches of Medewi.

Umanis Perangkabat on June 17.

travels north and further westward.

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COURTESY TPG IMAGES

PANTAI CANDIKUSUMA

PALASARI

of Gilimanuk, where the crossing to East

Candikusuma Beach is about 12 km to

In the village of Palasari stands a majestic

Java’s Ketapang harbor takes place, enjoy

the west of the capital city of Jembrana,

Catholic Church that has also become

the diving and snorkeling playgrounds of

named Negara. Candikusuma often is the

a symbol of religious tolerance. The

Menjangan Island. And just near the bay

sporting site for Jukung sailboat contests

commune was initiated by Father Simon

lies a site of Bali’s own Romeo & Juliet.

each August 17 for the Indonesian

Buis SVD in 1940.

Independence Day celebration.

Further northwest and around the tip

PURA GEDE PERANCAK This prominent Hindu sea temple is located in Perancak, and also commemorates the site of Dang Hyang Nirartha’s arrival in Bali in 1546. Continuing up the road from Rambut Siwi, one follows a signpost just before Delodberawah where a crocodile statue (among the icons of the Jembrana regency) stands in the middle of the road.

Another icon of the place - bull racing - is organized here. Called Makepung in the local tongue, these bull races were initially competitions among farmers, where a pair of highly decorated bulls pull their masters on cikar chariots. The muddy rice field race courses are up to 4 km long. The races are now an annual affair with two major events - the Governor’s Cup and the Regent’s Cup, and usually take place

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at a dedicated circuit on Dlodberawah

story goes that the King of Kalianget was

PATHS TO DISCOVER

beach. Jegog bamboo orchestras and

smitten by Layonsari’s beauty and wanted

Pura Luhur Sari Teluk Trima is the first

dancing are always featured during the

to kill her lover by inviting him on a hunting

temple you come across on the Gilimanuk

races. According to the regency’s Cultural

trip into the thick West Bali Jungle. At

to Singaraja route. Then Pura Menjangan,

and Tourism Government Office, the racing

Teluk Terima, Jayaprana was murdered

Pura Pulaki and Pura Pabean follow after.

calendar for this year will include events

by one of the king’s guards. Upon hearing

A staircase rises towards a densely shaded

on July 5 and 19, August 2, 16 and 30,

about the death of her lover, Layonsari

and grey macaque inhabited temple

September 13 and 27, October 11 and

thrust a keris dagger into her own heart.

ground. Just across from this site are two

November 1 - considerably a lot of time to plan ahead...

High on a small hill overlooking the bay is the burial grounds of the two lovers, which was later developed into a temple

other significant temples, Pura Pabean and Pura Agung Pulaki.

The island’s west is dotted with

PURA JAYAPRANA

site. Golden yellow cloths adorn their

numerous highlights. Might as well take

In the bay of Teluk Terima there is the

graves as worshippers from all around

your time and discover them all. ■

eternal love story of Jayaprana and

come in reverence and remembrance of

Text by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

Layonsari, Bali’s own Romeo & Juliet. The

their strong love.

photos by Novena Assen

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BEYONDBALI

MUSEUMS AS COOL AS THE MALL

PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

PHOTO BY NARULITA SELFIANI

How long have you been in your city?

Twenty years? Thirty years? Do you know the whereabouts of the oldest post office in the city, the first market in the city, or what it was like in the city thirty years ago?

I can’t imagine much of this, and I think neither can many of the people in my city.

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PHOTO COURTESY MGALERY

The most common ‘heritage trail’ in Yogyakarta would take you to the Kraton sultanate and the historical Prambanan temple (above). The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta offers a heritage inspired stay (as this gamelan player sits near the atrium) and caters to inspiring tours to Prambanan and Borobudur.

I

n times of stress, when city life bores

sprung up in many forms. There are

of a fiery struggle against Dutch colonial

you to the bone, going to the mall

communities who care for old buildings,

occupation in Indonesia. This historic trail

is a routine that might no longer be

old Indonesian culinary heritage, friends of

is being promoted by Bandung Trails,

refreshing. So as a treat, try a one day

the museums, and so on.

the city’s leading heritage tour and event

trip in your city and explore historical buildings and find out about their past.

As a result, heritage tourism as an

organizer, which also has many programs

activity is becoming increasingly popular.

to commemorate the city of Bandung’s

It will be a surprise, as you’ll find new

Efforts by many historical communities are

anniversary. Other than just looking around

knowledge to be shared with your friends,

what started to develop the concept of

or window-shopping in this city, it’s a

a new kind experience you will not find in

heritage tourism. At least, young people

better idea to explore the many historical

any mall.

have been awakened and are beginning

buildings and through the history of this

to appreciate national heritage treasure

city, which has many things of national and

past, antiquated, and just for the old,

preservation. It is a sort of education

international significance, and get a better

unable to attract the masses of young

combined with recreation. However,

glimpse of what its all about. To name a

people. But recently, history has gained

many things should be done that require

few things, this city ranks ninth in the world

popularity among the young. Movements

cooperation from many stakeholders; the

for its number of buildings with the art deco

to treasure national heritage sites have

government, the business community, and

architectural style. Indeed, an interesting

been generated by many city-dwellers in

the general public.

city to visit for lovers of old buildings.

It is often thought that history is

Indonesia. The antiquity and authenticity

One instance of heritage tourism

Efforts to sustain cultural heritage

of our national heritage is a huge magnet

is a historical trail called the ‘Bandung

is also flourishing in Jogjakarta. The

that attracts young people into exploring.

Lautan Api’ (Bandung Sea of Fire) walking

Jogja Heritage Society for instance has

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PHOTOS BY NARULITA SELFIANI

The Taman Sari royal bathing complex in Yogyakarta.

Heritage Exploration, which has called

here has conducted a village art and

the Jakarta Trail Program, whose aim is

for young peoples participation. Not only

culinary heritage inventory that is funded

to explore historical sites in and around

conducting tours, the society also involves

by the World Bank. Kota Gede itself is

Jakarta. Although the main activity is a city

the local community, such as cooperating

famous as a remnant of the old Javenese

tour, throughout the journey participants

with the Njeron Beteng Heritage Trail,

kingdom Mataram, where Kota Gede was

will gain heritage knowledge from historical

which produces a guide map and

once its capital.

references and guidance.

interactive CD with the involvement of

In Jakarta, heritage preservation

Other cities in Indonesia are now

the local community. This community is

has also grown rapidly. One active

also starting to develop their own

progressing and hopes to involve more

community is The Community Who

heritage societies. In Surakarta, the local

thematic heritage areas, such as visitations

Cares for Indonesian History and

government has enacted a Heritage

to many of the obscure temples scattered

Culture (KPSBI), usually just named the

Law that tries to preserve any historical

around Jogjakarta. For communicative

Historia community. This community has

buildings or other culturally important

purposes, this community produces

thousands of members from all walks of

buildings whose age exceeds fifty years.

regular newsletters.

life, from students to housewives, local

Through this government initiative, it is

historians to expatriates. This community

hoped that there will be more historic

to ramble through Kota Gede, which was

has vigorously spread the care-virus for

buildings left for the young generation,

started in 1998. The heritage community

history and cultural heritage. One effort is

in order for them to cherish the cultural

Another interesting program is a trip

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BANDUNG

PHOTO BY INGGIT ANGELA

YOGYAKARTA

INDONESIA

significance far in the future.

focused on panoramic views and cultural

Badung market, the oldest market in Bali,

events, while historic and cultural heritage

has also been renovated to conform to

community awareness to treasure national

has been subjected to change due to

modernization. Now we can only see that

history in a fun way will be developed.

renovation, even modernization. The old

Bali tries to emphasize its beauty through

Traveling to historical places is now

building of Puri Agung Karangasem for

modernization, and to a lesser extent

considered to be just as cool as hanging

instance, is the only old palace left in Bali

through eco and cultural tourism, but is

out and shopping in the mall.

whose interior has been changed due to

neglecting heritage preservation. Tourism

renovation. Many Dutch Colonial buildings

communities should be aware that heritage

renowned tourist destination has little

in Singaraja have also been changed, and

tourism is also a potentially important

appreciation for this heritage preservation.

many have even been demolished and

aspect of tourism sustainability in Bali. ■

Tourism development in Bali has been

replaced with modern structures. The

Text by Inggit Angela

everal months ago, Accor added

S

And speaking of heritage, Phoenix

its new high end MGallery label to

Hotel Yogyakarta has been selected to join

Indonesia, after the repositioning

MGallery thanks to its remarkable history

launched the “Borobudur City Experience”

aspects and refinement.

package for a limited period through June

Through these heritage communities,

It is regrettable that Bali as a world-

of the Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta (formerly Grand Mercure Yogyakarta). The Phoenix

Elegantly set in the heart of Yogyakarta,

ideal setting for discerning travelers.

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has

30. Priced at USD 180 (inclusive of service

Hotel Yogyakarta thus became the second

close to the famous Jalan Malioboro and the

tax), this offer includes one night stay in a

MGallery in Asia following the opening

palace of Yogyakarta Sultanate, the majestic

Deluxe room, airport transfers, breakfast,

earlier this month of the Vie Hotel Bangkok.

building of The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

half day visit to the legendary Borobudur

MGallery is a small collection of highly

dates back to the early 1900s. The setting

temple, car rental and set dinner for 2

distinctive, upscale hotels that have an

of the hotel captures the colonial essence

persons at its Paprika restaurant.

exceptional personality through one or more

enriched with the elegance of Javanese and

of four principal elements: Vision, Design,

Chinese decorative features. The ambience

want to go for a more ‘heritage feel’ and

History or Location. Today there are 19

is representing a feeling of classical bygone

add an interesting and memorable highlight

MGallery hotels on 5 continents.

era wrapped in contemporary comfort, an

to your stay. www.mgallery.com

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A NOVELTY WITH A TASTE Not just the first “Katsu Specialty” restaurant in Jakarta, Katsusei sets itself apart from other Japanese dining venues by spoiling the cutlet whores with new experiences they can’t find in other places.

Kathy Petite came to deflower the place and was pleased by more than just the range of delectable deep-fried meats.

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Cozy seating and interiors (left).

The Hiya Yakku and Mixed Pork Tenderloin Sirloin Katsu set (above).

T

he amusement started

blamed the size of the shaft as a reason for

breadcrumbs were the slices of the chilled

when the Tonkatsu

my unskilled hand.

Australian wagyu that were oh so thin and

sauce that accompanied

Nicely placed on a wide plate, the

tender. Another pleasure to the tongue

my Chicken Katsu Set

hearty portion of the set arrived with bowls

came when the Chicken Cheese Roll

(Rp130,000++) landed

of rice, soup and salad. Even for those

Katsu Set (Rp150,000++) arrived. Insisting

on the table. Instead of

who are hungry, the portion was quite big.

only on the best quality of meat, Katsusei

coming as the usual ready-to-eat sauce, I

The thought of going for another round of

imports many things from Japan such as

was given the fun of grinding my own goma

shopping around Grand Indonesia after

scallops from Hokkaido and oysters from

(golden sesame) into a bowl before mixing

dinner started to sound like an idea, so I

Yokohama, as well as the panko (bread

it with the brown, deep rich sauce. “Give

had to think twice. The rich taste of the hot

crumbs), soyu (soy sauce), ponzu sauce

it a tighter, stronger grip Ma’am,” said the

Miso Soup was a perfect start-up to fuel

and goma (sesame).

male waiter with a bit of grin, after seeing

up my appetite. As crispy as I wanted it

the way my stiff, obviously-never-been-to-

to be, the thick long chicken cutlets came

Mix Fry (Rp292,000++) would be a sin to

a-kitchen hand was playing around with the

far from disappointment. So did the beef

miss. The set gives you a fiesta of taste

tiny petite wooden grinder shaft. Oh well, I

cutlets. Hiding inside the crunchy layer of

where the Halibut, Oyster, Shrimp and

For the seafood buff, the Seafood

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“When I was grinding my own sesame nuts, I was like okay, this is fun and new...

I think Katsusei just created a new way of eating Katsu.”

Scallop come together as a mind-blowing

Among the Katsu-only menu items

“foursome” to your tongue. But more than

that I tried that evening though, I must

that a new hip eatery should be, Rio thinks

just serving chicken, beef and seafood,

say that the must-try dish is definitely the

Katsusei is a chic and well-decorated

Katsusei is also a paradise for those pork

Chazuke Set. Coming in various choices

restaurant a la Japan with the best Katsu

fans. Even for the Miso Soup you have the

of meat (Pork Sirloin/Beef/Chicken), it is

in town to match, and an ambience that

choice of the vegetable or pork (Tonjiru).

what you shouldn’t miss when you come

makes every one feel welcome with the

Try the Pork Tenderloin Katsu Nabe

to Katsusei. Not just the fact that pouring a

friendly staff and waiters.

(Rp160,000) some evening, Billy Tjong,

cup of Konbucha tea over my bowl of rice

one of the guests of Katsusei, exclaimed

was something I’ve never done before, it

nuts, I was like okay, this is fun and new.

how much he enjoyed the pork set despite

spoiled me with a new good taste I haven’t

I think Katsusei just created a new way of

the fact that the salad portion in the set

been able to find in any other place.

eating Katsu.”

was a bit too small. “The pork is such a

Strange as it was in the beginning, it was

delight. And the set has such generous

something totally new to my experience, as

experience real Katsu dining, it’s also a

portions, even for guys who usually have

the damp soggy “tea rice” turned out to be

place with good quality Katsu, which is

huge appetites. I just wish they served

something that really pleased my tongue.

what Katsusei intends to do. According

more salad in the set.”

Another guest nodded his agreement to

to Gregorius Gelson, the brand manager

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this conclusion. Representing everything

“When I was grinding my own sesame

Not just giving a whole new way to

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and fruit sodas like Passion Fruit and Lemon Soda.

With its modern Japanese interior, glass walls and green bamboo patterns, Katsusei seems to appeal to those more segmented, upper class eaters with “cutlet addiction”, which comes first before anything else.

Thinking differently that those types of people, the price-conscious Rio hopes that Katsusei will collaborate with the banks to create some type of promotion in the future for customers so they can have a more fulfilling time here.

In the meantime, for those Japanese food-lovers who crave novelty and a good authentic Katsu time, Katsusei is definitely the place for some joyous new experiences. ■ Text by Kathy Petite, photos by Kathy Petite and courtesy Katsusei ■ Katsusei, Grand Indonesia, East mall, Garden District 2, Level 5, Unit GD2, no.16 Jl. MH Thamrin, no.1 Jakarta (021) 2358-0060

of Katsusei, “We want to introduce the authentic Katsu. How to cook it, how to eat it. This is the first restaurant that only serves Katsu in Indonesia with quality you can count on. With the right timing and the right place, we will open another outlet.”

Closing my sinfully pleasant deep-fried culinary experience, which was made perfect by ending it with soft spongy Japanese Cheesecake and mouthwatering Pistachio Mousse Cake, I sipped a cup of hot and nice Hojicha (black tea) with a hope to “dissolve” the guilt. Even though Katsu is best with hot Japanese tea (ocha), Katsusei also offers cold refreshments such as a variety of juices 52

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BEYONDUPDATES TO THAI, THRICE Garuda Indonesia launched a more convenient daytime service from Bangkok to Jakarta starting on May 16, with new thrice-weekly daytime flights replacing the previous overnight service that operated seven nights a week. The new service will operate from Bangkok and Jakarta every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday using the Boeing 737 series. Flight GA867 will depart from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport at 15:10 and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta at 18:35 local time. The return service, GA866, will take off at 10:30 and arrive in Bangkok at 14:00. Bambang Sunan, Garuda Indonesia’s General Manager for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos & Cambodia, said: “The change in schedule is due to an increase in passenger demand for daytime flights into Jakarta. It also allows passengers to make easy onward connections to other regional cities or domestic destinations.”

The three-hour flight to Jakarta from Bangkok can accommodate a total of 96 passengers in a two class configuration – 12 passengers in Executive Class and 84 in Economy. Earlier this year, Garuda Indonesia announced the launch of 18 domestic and regional routes including Jakarta-Lampung, Jakarta-Malang, Jakarta-Kendari, Jakarta-Kupang, Jakarta-Jambi, Denpasar-Mataram, ShanghaiDenpasar, Surabaya-Hong Kong and Denpasar-Hong Kong. In July, Garuda Indonesia will also operate Jakarta – Sydney and Jakarta – Melbourne services as well as Denpasar – Brisbane in November.

Further information, contact: ICON International Communications, +65 6220-2623; Email: schellam@iconinternational.com.sg gcheong@iconinternational.com.sg

FLOCKED TOGETHER FOR BIRD CONSERVATION Melia Purosani, the Kutilang Foundation, and the Natural Resources Conservation Board (BKSDA, part of the Forestry Department) recently initiated a conservation program for the Java Sparrow through periodic training and observation of the bird species. The last observation was on April 1011, and the training on April 30. The Java Sparrow (Padda oryzivora), also known as the Java Finch or Java Rice Bird, is a small passerine bird. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), the Java Sparrow is now in a vulnerable status due to hunting and diminishing ricefield habitats.

Melia Purosani Hotel Jogja (0274) 589521; www.meliajogja.com

NEMBERALA-BOA OPEN 2009 The Regional Government of East Nusa Tenggara has announced they will be hosting an international surfing competition - the Nemberala-Boa Open 2009 - from September 17-20 on the beaches of the island of Rote. The professional surfing event is part of the regency’s participation in the Visit Indonesia Year 2009, and will draw both international and Indonesia’s top professional surfers to compete in the world-class waves of Rote in September.

The Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour is lending a hand in setting up and running the event. “We were delighted to be contacted by the regent of Rote and for the opportunity to run their event,” said ISC CEO Tipi Jabrik. “The ISC is now in its 6th year of operation and runs an average of 8 large local surfing contests each year, including helping out with several international contests in Bali, so we are looking forward to creating a super event in Rote for the government,” he added. The Nemberala-Boa Open 2009 will be a 6-star prime ISC sanctioned professional surfing competition, with a total prize purse of Rp 64 million on offer (approximately USD 6,500), with Rp 20 million (USD 2,000) going to the first place finisher. www.isctour.com 54

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BEYONDUPDATES

SEA CONSERVATION Savu Seas and its surrounding waters have been designated as a Conservation Area based on Ministerial Decree No. 38 of 2009 issued by the Minister for Seas and Fishery, on the occasion of the Coral Triangle Initiative Summit held recently in Manado, North Sulawesi.

As a migration area for 14 of the world’s 27 species of ceteceans, 4 species of turtles, 336 fish species and 500 coral species, the area is also most important for scientific research. With this designation Indonesia has today a total of 13.5 million hectares of sea conservation areas. www.woc2009.org

TAKING THE ROUTE Air Asia will fly the Bali-Darwin route recently left vacant

by Garuda Indonesia. Ever since Garuda Indonesia pulled out from serving the Bali-Darwin route starting on 22 April, citing the declining number of passengers, Indonesia Air Asia has promised to serve this route before the end of the year, said IAA President Director Dharmadi, as quoted by Bisnis Indonesia.

Earlier, IAA had also received approval to fly DenpasarPerth daily using A320 aircraft.

Furthermore, the airline plans to open a JakartaManila route, a Jakarta-Ho Chi Minh City route, and a Surabaya-Singapore route. Garuda Indonesia has instead concentrated on domestic routes, opening Jakarta-Jambi and Bali-Kupang daily flights since May using B737 aircrafts. In April, Garuda started its Bali-Lombok flights.

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LINGER FOR THE GOOD The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts launched a global initiative in support of UNICEF’s immunization and malaria programs for vulnerable children in developing countries. The second largest luxury hotel brand will support UNICEF through a brand package called “We Invite You to Linger,” offering guests a complimentary night stay for every two, three or four night reservation at a hotel or resort within The Luxury Collection brand around the world. For every package booked, The Luxury Collection Hotel will make a US$1 donation per room night to support UNICEF’s life-saving immunization programs and its work on the prevention and treatment of malaria - the largest single cause of death among African children under five years of age. The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries including The Laguna Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali; Hotel Danieli, Venice; Hotel Imperial, Vienna; Patios de Cafayate, Argentina; SLS at Beverly Hills and Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki. Throughout 2009, The Luxury Collection Hotels will support the program through an aggressive awareness campaign.

Global explorers are invited to linger one night longer at any of The Luxury Collection brand’s more than 70 hotels and resorts. Available through March 31 2010, guests can explore even more destinations to linger in by visiting www.luxurycollection.com/linger

CELULLAR SATISFACTION National Cellular Telecommunications Operator Telkomsel was awarded for its high level of service quality for the third consecutive year in the Service Quality Award 2009. This recognition affirms Telkomsel as a service leader with a high level of customer satisfaction based on a survey carried out on 2,400 respondents.

The Service Quality Award is a recognition event that awards industry components for their high level of service quality, with 142 brands from 26 categories surveyed this year by the independent surveying body Carre-CCSL (Center for Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty) and Majalah Marketing Magazine. Five parameters were used, namely Accessibility, Service Process, People, Service Complaint Handling, and Repair Work Quality that were combined into a total score called an Indonesian Service Satisfaction Index (ISSI). Telkomsel achieved the highest score for the Cellular GSM category by ISSI 3.9055, far above industry average of 3.8794. www.telkomsel.com

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UNDERDOC

Hanna Artspace in Pengosekan, Ubud presents works by young artists in an exhibition titled “Underdoc” through June 30. Feeling that they do not have a place to exhibit their works in the town of Surabaya, these creative young artists try to exhibit outside their home playgrounds in order to broaden their perspective, and for them to introspect their artistic identities. The city of Surabaya is an industrial town that possess a different dynamic art vibe compared to other cities in Indonesia. The youth’s movement show the tendency of being brought up by egalitarian spirit, lively, open and outspoken. In the current Surabaya art context, the young artists do not relate to the previous generations in any way whatsoever (the 70s to 80s generations) and try to take a stand to show that Surabaya arts is still at large. Their works have a character that is developed from the interaction with the outside world. A cross-cultural process from many cultures is present among the Surabaya society.

Embarking from the cultural spirit, the artists thus try to seek their identities in the world of arts. Therefore steps are taken such as holding discussions and forming small forums, exhibitions in unusual spaces to engage in dialogues within the society, and developing external networks.

The think tanks then produced the idea to exhibit their works outside Surabaya. “Underdoc”, a theme that was taken from the word play of Underdog (a term to define a loser and least considered subject), was chosen for this exhibition. They find it appropriate in representing their position in Indonesian arts on a national scale. The artists are Arif Londo, Asmuliawan, Bony Suwandi, Betara Gludhuk Banyu Murti, Endy Lukito, Romy Setiawan, Sutarno Masteng, Catur Hengky Koesworo, M. Yunisar Mursidi, Woro Indah, Sjalaby Asja, and Qusta.

Hanna Artspace, Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud 081-797-308-98; hannaartspace@yahoo.co.id

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Tony Raka Art Gallery presents 12 artists from Java in a group exhibition. The lineup includes Ahmad Ghozaly, Aidi Yupri, Andi Cakra, Buddy Eka Putra, Giring Prihastyasono, Mulyo Gunarso, Maidil Heri, Kokoh Nugroho, Lia Mareza, Setiawan Nugroho, RB Setiawanto and Yayat Lesmana. The exhibition is held through June 18 and is curated by Agung Frigidanto. Through the exhibition, questions raised include, “ what is the correlation between space and subject?”

It presents young artists who have extensive and intriguing experiences. The exhibition tries to unveil how subjectivity deals with space and further becomes something deeper and of a broader meaning. Tony Raka Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Mas No. 86 Mas, Ubud, (0361) 7816785 www.tonyrakaartgallery.com

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition of art through “Childhood Memories, Everyday Objects.” While the artistic styles of the two Balinese artists, Uuk Paramahita and I Gede Pande Paramartha, are distinctly different, their thematic material and sources of inspiration are remarkably similar. So too, both men share a love of bright colours and enigmatic imagery. In the case of Gede Paramartha, who states that his is derived from “reflections and images of my youth,” we are confronted with strange but whimsical beasts that could be from outer space, the netherworld or an electron microscope, expressed with naïve almost cartoon-like shapes. While his images may at first appear guileless, careful examination reveals a sophisticated sense of colours and complex compositions that dance on the surface with no pretence of depth. Uuk Paramahita in contrast, places his own colourful but usually less identifiable inhabitants in compositions that use stylised landscape features – rivers, islands, the sea, forests and mountains that evoke perspective but acknowledge the canvasses’ two dimensional surface. Notably almost all his works are defined by a horizon that divides the sky from the earth (or sea).

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MEANWHILE... THIS MONTH June 1 International Children’s Day Commemorated internationally Birth of PancasilaIndonesian’s Ideology and National Insignia Commemorated nationally

SERENE BODIES Tony Raka Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Putut W. Widodo from June 18 to July 9. Curated by Rizky A. Zaelani, ‘Serene Bodies’ shows the artist’s latest paintings that try to express the issue of alienation and self control of the modern human subject. Putut’s paintings embark from the tradition of portraitures transformed in male body gestures. Putut does not describe the identity of the model he works on, yet places it on a mixture of images sourced from various photographic materials.

Tony Raka Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Mas No. 86 Mas, Ubud (0361) 7816785 www.tonyrakaartgallery.com

June 4 International Day of Innocent Children - Victims of Aggression Commemorated internationally June 5 World Environment Day Commemorated internationally June 6 Tumpek Kandang Day of Blessing Pets and Livestock Balinese Hindu observance June 7 Purnama Sasih Sadha Twelfth Full Moon Balinese Hindu observance June 8 World Brain Tumor Day Commemorated internationally World Ocean Day Commemorated internationally June 11 World Blood Donor Day Commemorated internationally

VISUAL LOYALTY Antonius Kho presents his solo exhibition ‘Visual Loyalty’, delving into our consciousness of loyalty. Although there are many obstacles in the process of loyalty, we keep it true to our hearts, just like our pets that are always loyal to their masters. Antonius Kho has chosen puppies as the symbol of his theme. The natural characteristics of dogs in human culture have been constructed into becoming the creature that has a ‘method’ in living with their human counterparts. That is why in human cultures, dogs have played an important role as companions. Dogs are also bound geographically. The Kintamani dog for example, has its own characteristics. Visual Loyalty is open at the House of Sampoerna in Surabaya and is curated by Hardiman. The exhibition will be held through June 14 and is open daily from 9am to 10pm. www.antoniuskho.com 60

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June 14 Opening of the 31st Annual Bali Arts Festival (tentative) Bali People’s Monument of Struggle, Renon Square, Denpasar June 15-16 Perang Pandan - Thorny Pandanu Battle Ritual (tentative) Balinese (Tenganan village, East Bali) Observance June 16 International day of Solidarity with the Struggling people in South Africa Commemorated internationally

Against Drug Day Commemorated nationally June 17 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Commemorated internationally June 20 World Refugee Day Commemorated internationally June 21 World Music Day Commemorated internationally Agricultural Activity Day Commemorated nationally June 22 482nd Jakarta Anniversary Commemorated in Jakarta June 24 Indonesian Midwife Day Commemorated nationally June 26 UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims Commemorated internationally, recognized by UNESCO International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Commemorated internationally, recognized

by UN June 27 World Diabetes Day Commemorated internationally June 28 MRA Bali International Triathlon race week starts Jimbaran Bay June 29 Family Planning Day Commemorated nationally

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

FACILITIES: A large luxury private swimming pool is the right place for you to pamper your self and relax in a privacy atmosphere under a warm tropical sun.

Tunjung Restaurant offers a combination of continental and traditional Balinese dining, cozy lounge is the area where you can sit down, relax, and bar will serves you varieties of drinks.

Free exclusive broadband internet access.

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

CONTACT: Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Telp: (0361) 283286; Fax.(0361)283017 Email: sales@mentarisanur.com; Website: www.mentarisanur.com

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

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

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

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

HIGHLIGHTS: Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites and villas located in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous area for clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches.

With perfect concept “Naturally Elegant” post Perfect palace for honeymooners, party goers and fashionista.

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

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

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

CONTACTS: The Haven Hotel, Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali, ph : 0361-738001 The Haven Suites & Villas, Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali, Ph: 0361-738001 Fax : 0361-738002 Sales : 0361-738008 E-mail: Info@thehavenbali.com; Website: www.thehavenbali.com

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

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

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

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

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POLISH SOUNDS GETTIN’ ELEVEN Hard Rock Hotel Bali celebrated its 11th Birthday on May 15. The 11th guest who checked in on that date was upgraded to a Family Suite. Mr. and Mrs. Chi Tian Xu from Singapore were surprised when Darryl Marsden, General Manager Hard Rock Hotel Bali, came out with a giant guitar shaped birthday cake to celebrate the occasion. Another surprise was given to the 11th online booking on the Hard Rock Hotel Bali website every day during the month of May. Guests were upgraded to a Premium Deluxe room and received Hard Rock Hotel Bali limited edition merchandise. Marking this special occasion, Hard Rock Hotel Bali and Centerstage rocked on in style with performances from the Jogadanz Band, Bartender Fire Flaring shows, Dance Shows, a Birthday Cake Show, Club spinners, and other collaborations. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta, (0361) 761-869; www.hardrockhotels.net

Musician and award winning singer Anna Maria Jopek performed at Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s Centerstage on April 30 as a stop on her Asian tour. After successful concerts in Europe, Anna Maria Jopek has played several concerts during her tour of Asia and is supported by Marek Napiórkowski, Robert Kubiszyn and Pawel Dobrowolski.

She is recipient of numerous awards for her music, and is the most prominent jazz singer and composer in Poland with 14 albums to her credit.

MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day Sunday lunch at Starz Diner in the Hard Rock Hotel Bali offered a complete family experience with Mother’s Day fun and games, all available for the kids while moms were entertained by a fashion show from Dandelion children’s wear.

Pictured are winners of the Mother’s Day Essay Writing Competition.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, WOOD SENADA - a four year project financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), whose objectives are to strengthen the competitiveness of labor-intensive light manufacturing industries, has produced two new technical modules - one on Sustainable Production and the other on Wood Certification – in order to help Indonesian home furnishings producers learn how to tap the international market for sustainable and eco-friendly furniture products. The modules were disseminated at back-to-back all-day seminars, the one in Bali at the Santika Beach hotel on April 30 and May 1. Both sets of modules were also produced in an interactive CD. www.senada.or.id 64

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RAVED ON Oceans 27 Beachfront hosted Dutch superstar Ferry Corsten (#6 DJ Mag Top 100) for the first time at the Rock The Dance Republic Event on May 10. A great DJ line up was featured along with live performers in a beach carnival atmosphere. ‘Great Deals’ were on offer for the “Real Beach Rave Party” www.ferrycorsten.com; www.oceans27.net

GREENING THE COAST ASITA Bali, the association of Indonesian travel companies, recently held a mangrove-planting event in conjunction with Earth Day and DPD ASITA Bali’s 35th anniversary. The planting activity took place on May 8 at Sanur’s Merta Sari Beach. ASITA was established in 1971 and was the first large organization in Indonesia with over 3,600 travel bureaus, while its Bali membership numbers 330 companies. DPD ASITA Bali, Bali Tourism Board Building, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 41 Renon, Denpasar (0361) 243-225; asitabali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id

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KARTINI’S DAY PADDLE OUT FOR ‘THE FLY’ Over 80 surfers paddled out at Kuta Beach to honor the life, spirit, and contributions of Kim “Fly” Bradley on Saturday, May 9 by sprinkling his ashes into the sea surrounding his beloved island. It would have been his 54th birthday. Smaller groups performed similar paddle outs at Bradley’s favorite surfing beaches around the island: Nusa Dua, Sanur, and Padang-Padang Beach (near Uluwatu). Later that evening in Kuta, friends and family gathered for a wake at his favorite watering hole, Tubes Bar on Poppies 2, which Bradley and fellow Aussie Steve Palmer created. May his soul rest in peace, forever surfing the waves.

Photos courtesy Tim Hain (ISC) and Mick Curley (Mick Curley Photography)

Grand Hyatt Bali recently paid tribute to R.A Kartini, best known as Ibu Kartini, the Indonesian heroine and pioneer of women’s rights, by celebrating her birthday on April 21 and staging a half-day seminar about detecting the early stages of cancer. This was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony in the presence of mostly female staff and the management team of Grand Hyatt Bali, all while the “Ibu Kartini” anthem was sung expressively by the audience.

Grand Hyatt Bali, (0361) 771-234 www.bali.grand.hyatt.com

WALKING PINK GRAND WELCOMING The new Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali held its Grand Opening on the evening of Friday April 24. The new resort set out to wow the more than 750 guests in a memorable evening with site inspections, food, wine and entertainment. New concepts in room design and hotel facilities have overturned traditional ideas and were viewed by guests, cocktails-in-hand. The musical entertainment came from Balawan, who played on the rock concert stage. Bali’s internationally recognized dancer Sura, combined movement and light to spectacularly present himself as a human wayang. Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Jalan Wana Segara 33, Tuban (0361) 755-577

HAIR TREND Makarizo Salon Tour International 2009 was held between May 2 and 5, with the theme ‘The Balance of Dimension.’ This year Makarizo presented the newest hair trends straight from the artistic team at Makarizo and also international hairdressers the likes of Aldo Muia from Australia and Alex Lim from Malaysia.

Also joining in the talks at the Aston Denpasar hair show event were models Nadine Chandrawinata and Paula Verhoeven. Participants of the hair trend event came from Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Taipei, Italy, and the United States. www.makarizo.com 66

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The Bali International Women’s Association (BIWA) together with Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) and Bali Hotel Public Relations Association organized the first Bali Pink Ribbon Walk for breast cancer awareness in Bali on Friday afternoon May 8. There were almost 400 walkers, not only from Bali but also from Jakarta, and they raised almost Rp. 100 million (US$ 10,000) for the planned purchase of a mammogram machine for Bali. www.biwa-bali.org

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

RECORD TURNOUT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL BALI’S SAND ISLAND POOL Friday May 1 from 7 till late evening, over 100 Skalleagues, family members and friends, enjoyed entertainment and a super BBQ in a beach party atmosphere with the many children the most active and enthralled participants. Succulent food, a chocolate fountain, beach party activity, special lighting and the perfect surroundings made it a magic evening for all.

Thanks to the Hard Rock Team for a truly special experience well worth repeating MONTHLY LUNCHES AND EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 150 members of Skal Bali meet every month for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues.

Upcoming Lunches: June 5th at Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences July 3rd at Sanur Beach Bali ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI Skal International, founded in Paris in 1934, is the largest travel and tourism organization in the world counting over 20,000 members in 500 clubs in over 90 countries. Members are leading tourism industry professionals and management from hotels, transportation, tour operators, travel agencies, marine and cruise operators, attractions, restaurants, golf courses, spas and travel and tourism media.

Skal Bali is the biggest club in Southeast Asia and the fastest growing club worldwide.

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOSPITAL ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Contact your consulate.

■ BALI INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Provides medical attention for emergencies and evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the Kuta-Sanur-Nusa Dua roundabout.

Tel: (0361) 761-263.

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

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361.

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

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

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

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby.

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

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

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

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

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

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

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

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

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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