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

BALI & BEYOND FEBRUARY 2009 VOLUME 11 NO. 105

SCENTS MADE SENSIBLE A RECENT PERFUME MASTER CLASS SUGGESTS THAT YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE THE COMMON VALENTINE’S ROSES AND CHOCOLATES WITH SOMETHING MORE SPECIAL

ENGAGING UPHILLS BALI IS NOT JUST ABOUT BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, IT ALSO HAS LOVELY LAKES. BEDUGUL IS A COMPLETE TOURIST DESTINATION FULL OF ACTIVITIES

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teamtalk 02.09 HIGH LANDS AND HIGH FIVES ‘Om Swastyastu...’

Welcome to our beloved island and archipelago, and welcome to the February 2009 edition of Bali & Beyond.

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started to implement upon this year’s birth, we continue to progress with the rest of the first semester, with more articles and information that we hope would be useful to you during your stay.

In this edition, we take a look at what happened at the turn of the year, as it was announced that Bali was no longer rabies free and that Bali now has to face its first possible rabies outbreak.

Pondering Point shares with you some of the views, from the dog’s mythical attributes to various humane efforts carried out by the island’s active and proactive animal welfare foundations.

Action & Attractions share with you the fact that Bali is not just about beautiful beaches but also about lovely lakes.

The area of Bedugul is a complete tourist destination full of various activities to enjoy and take part in. Our team did.

Profiles & Portraits presents you with ‘Conservational Arts’ - efforts in conserving traditional arts (specifically the art of batik and its natural dyes) and the environment at the same time.

The recent idea after being part of the Perfume Master Class by Nicolas de Barry at the St. Regis Bali Resort is that you can change the roses and chocolates for Valentine’s. Read about the revealed ‘secrets’ of perfumery through Invite & Indulge.

Still fresh from the recent changes to our overall layout and design, which we

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The higher altitude of the Minahasa Region in North Sulawesi provides the ideal climate for exploring one of its famous landmarks - with the help of a little pedal power that is. Ruben Simon engages you in the adventure through Beyond Bali’s Biking Tondano Lake.

Darma actively photographs for local newspapers and media. His work covers almost every category, but he ikes cultural and religious subjects the most.

Ve Handojo is a travel writer with no mission to change the world. Loving Jakarta just the way it is somehow inspires him to write and rant on vehandojo.com

For Capital Corner it may not be Paris, but Jakarta is well equipped to melt your heart with its different types of romanticism. So here’s your guide to the capital’s “pinkiest” spots…without literally being pink that is. Ve Handojo shares with you some of the venues.

Valentine’s Day comes around the corner this month and is recognized worldwide as a special day of love.

Each place has its own assortment of love tales to tell, including Bali. This theme has inspired many a traditional theatre, dance, literature, and song.

Besides drama gong or sendratari, Bali also has kakawin Ramayana and geguritan Sampik Ingtai. Discover it all through Craft & Culture.

And of course in the following month we’ll present to you with some scenes and tales from the fastdeveloping Tarakan Island- just east off Kalimantan. Hope to have you here by then, and as always, keep safe.

Phalayasa Sukmakarsa is a freelance photographer and translator. When not busy, you can find him roaming the city of Denpasar with a camera in hand.

Ruben Simon’s bicycle journey around Lake Tondano will hopefully prompt other riders to explore some of the “off the beaten track” places that abound in Indonesia.

Happy reading!

Pictured are our team members Donny Cahyadi and Made, out on a recent boat trip across Lake Beratan, shooting around the highlands.

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‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ ■ The Team

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PAINT THE CITY PINK! It may not be Paris, but Jakarta is well equipped to melt your heart with its different styles of romanticism.

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26 INVITE&INDULGE SCENTS MADE SENSIBLE You can substitute the usual roses and chocolates for Valentine’s with something more fragrant and sweet.

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20 CRAFT&CULTURE LOVE TALES THE ISLAND LOVES TO TELL Each part of the world has its own assortment of love tales to tell, including Bali.

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February 2009 Volume 11 No. 105

BALI IS NOT JUST ABOUT BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, IT ALSO HAS LOVELY LAKES. BEDUGUL IS A COMPLETE TOURIST DESTINATION FULL OF ACTIVITIES

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34 PONDERINGPOINT DOGGONE IT At the turn of the year, it was announced that Bali was no longer rabies free, and now Bali faces its first possible rabies epidemic.

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

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36 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS ENGAGING UPHILLS Bali is not just about beautiful beaches, it also has lovely lakes. The area of Bedugul is a complete tourist destination full of various activities.

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A RECENT PERFUME MASTER CLASS SUGGESTS THAT YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE THE COMMON VALENTINE’S ROSES AND CHOCOLATES WITH SOMETHING MORE SPECIAL

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

BEYONDBALI BIKING TONDANO LAKE The higher altitude of North Sulawesi provides the ideal climate for exploring one of its famous landmarks with the help of a little pedal power.

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

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

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

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

73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptives from various clientele.

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

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FLY INTO THE 4TH DIMENSION Bali Bird Park & Rimba Reptil presents its new “4D Animation Theatre” dedicated to education and entertainment for the whole family. Mahaka Entertainment’s animation artwork is featured in an innovative 15-minute 4Dimension animation titled Rilly’s Sky Adventure and is played 10 times a day.

The story introduces the concept of bird migration and the challenges that birds face while migrating, which intrinsically ties in with the park’s extensive bird collection. The theatre has a capacity of 120 seats with complete digital technology, including a high definition projector, 6x4 meter screen and 8 sophisticated sound systems. Other activities at the park are free-flight bird shows, bird of prey shows, and various bird and reptile feeding times.

Bali Bird Park & Rimba Reptil, Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Gianyar, (0361) 299-352, www.bali-bird-park.com

OUT OF NAM Four Seasons Resort Bali, announces the appointment of Yani Wongsowinoto as its new Director of Sales for both Four Seasons Resorts Bali at Jimbaran and Sayan. Yani comes to Four Seasons Bali from The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam, and is already well known in the hospitality industry in Bali through his previous role of Director of Sales at The Legian Bali and its sister-hotel The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Ubud. Yani has a passion for travelling, combined with a penchant for gourmet foods and fine wines.

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

FUTURE LANDING IN THE NORTH? Plans for an airport in Buleleng, North Bali remain to be officially proposed. Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika stated that the development of a new airfield in Buleleng is important with the anticipation of future increases in tourist arrivals to Bali. However, Pastika admitted that the development plans are still in a proposal phase. The idea was previously brought up by Vice President Jusuf Kalla. It is believed that a second Bali airfield would help promote a balanced island economy. The Governor also stated that the plans require further discussions to fix development goals and targets.

The ‘Champion of Champions’, held on January 24 at the New Kuta Golf (NKG) was an introductory and trial for the professional Indonesian golfers before battling in the upcoming Indonesia Open 2009, besides being a chance for amateur golfers to play alongside and get to know the champions’ characters and styles. Suprapto Pegeng, NKG’s Director of Operations (pictured beside General Manager Stephen Banks PGA at a recent press conference), said “it is the right and important momentum for Indonesia’s golfing sport, besides the Indonesia Open 2009, which will be held for the first time in Bali.” The ‘Champion of Champions’, will be an annual tournament to support the appeal of the sport in Indonesia and affirm Bali as among Asia’s premier golf destinations. Tournaments in the following years will also invite ‘Champions’ from various golfing events in the ASEAN and ASIAN Tour calendars.

The Indonesia Open has entered its fifth year and is a joint effort between the European Tour, Asian Tour and Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI). This year’s tournament will offer total prize money of US$1.25 million and will see Europe and Asia’s top players doing battle. The Indonesia Open 2009 will take place from February 26 to March 1 at the New Kuta Golf, Bali.

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Maya Ubud’s Spa at Maya’s therapists recently gained professional certification. All therapists of spas that are members of the Bali Spa Wellness Association are required to obtain certification from Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP) COHESPA, an accredited Indonesian professional association in cosmetology, health, esthetics and spa. This association is recognized and licensed by the Indonesia Professional Certification Authority. All therapists at the Spa at Maya successfully passed examinations and are now recognized as certified professionals in their field. The resort will continue to participate and expand its international certifications in the future.

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, (0361) 977-888 www.mayaubud.com

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The Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is now accepting reservations for arrivals on and after March 1. The beachfront resort is guided by its namesake, the Balinese God of the Ocean. Located on over three hectares, this contemporary, Balinese-inspired resort features 195 guest rooms and suites along a perfect stretch of white sand beach.

Appealing to families and couples alike, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is situated in the secluded enclave of Tuban, an easy 10-minute drive from the airport and a short stroll to the vibrant shopping and entertainment area of Kuta.

Guests will be spoiled for choices, with families enjoying the themed KidSuites, Family Suites and the many creative children’s and teen’s activities. Couples can groove to the beat at the alfresco beachfront bar or relax with a soothing treatment at the ocean side Tea Tree Spa. For those choosing the resort for meeting and incentive programs, whether it is the naturally lit Balinese-styled ballroom, roof-top terrace or the many themed event rooms, a program at the Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is sure to bring the team together.

Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-234, www.hyatt.com

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INTIMATE INTERLUDES

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Legian Beach Hotel introduces Markus Reichl as the new Chef & Beverage Manager. He joins the hotel with 29 years of culinary experience and a passion for wine and food. Markus was most recently an Executive Chef with the Miami Floridabased Norwegian Cruise Line, and held the Executive Chef position as well with Celebrity Cruises on several premium cruise ships cruising around the world.

He also gained culinary experiences in Germany and Switzerland where he worked for several 4 and 5-Star hotels and award winning restaurants. Markus will be in charge of the six restaurant outlets and the bar at the Legian Beach Hotel.

Legian Beach Hotel, Jl. Melasti, Legian (0361) 751-711 www.legianbeachbali.com

The Westin Resort offers a romantic dining interlude in celebration of Valentine’s Day. A romantic dinner at the Ikan Beachfront Restaurant with views over the Indian Ocean provides an intimate environment for this very special occasion. Embrace the soft sea breeze in a beachside setting under a canopy of stars and enjoy an exquisite 5 course set menu with a sweet ending of dark chilli chocolate. The dinner interlude is US$ 88 ++ per couple. For further information or to reserve a table, call (0361) 752-111.

To find out more about the Romantic Valentine escape with the Westin Resort, visit www.westin.com/bali.

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Le Meridien Nirwana Golf + Spa Resort makes exclusive arrangements for couples to take home a memory of this unforgettable Valentine experience on the island. Celebrate your exotic holiday with a romantic candle light dinner at your private bale at the edge of the cliff lawn facing the Indian Ocean. This will be the perfect position to experience the sunset over the iconic Tanah Lot sea temple. This romantic dinner experience begins at Rp. 750.000++ per person. The package includes a bottle of wine for the happy couple and a fresh rose for the lady. A special 10% discount is on offer for those who book before February 10.

The Garden View Rooms facing tropical vegetation and coconut groves offer a perfect hideaway. This experience starts at Rp. 999.000++ per room per night with a minimum stay of two nights. The package is inclusive of return airport transfers, complimentary 2 course Indonesian set menu, a 30 minute Balinese or foot massage, sunset walk tour to Tanah Lot Temple, and shuttle transfers.

Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, (0361) 815-900, www.lemeridien.com

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Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport is slated to expand starting in April this year, involving the development of a new international terminal. Vice President Jusuf Kalla recently stated that the expansion project is targeted for completion by 2011. The Vice President also expressed concern over traffic congestion around the airport, which could result in a negative experience for international visitors. He further stated that the government has not yet planned to expand the runway to make way for large bodied Airbus A380 planes.

Meanwhile, environmentalists say the expansion could destroy what remains of the island’s mangrove forests.

The Laguna Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Douglas ArizaGiammaria as Hotel Manager. Douglas arrives at the resort after two and a half years as Director of Rooms for The Regent Singapore. Senior roles have taken him to the St. Regis Houston of North America, The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Greece, The Great Wall Sheraton, Beijing-China and The Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel.

In his capacity as Hotel Manager at the resort, Douglas will report directly to David Cuddon, General Manager of The Laguna Resort & Spa. The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-327 www.luxurycollection.com/bali

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Villa Mahapala in Sanur welcomes the Year of the Ox as part of the annual theme of its conceptual interior. The Chinese “Shio” is one of the elements of the villa’s theme décor. From January 19, the dominantly bright red Chinese New Year decorations were already in place spanning the entrance and bedrooms of the villas, and will remain until the full moon on February 9, in accordance with Chinese traditions. Villa Mahapala is a luxury resort villa featuring the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each villa is individually designed according to guest’s own personal zodiac sign. 20 uniquely designed villas feature signature designs, and the resort offers 2 types of villas, illustrating either a subtle or bold color that defines “masculinity” or “femininity”.

Villa Mahapala, Jl. Pantai Sindu, Sanur, (0361) 286-222 www.villamahapala-bali.com

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BALI, WORLD TOURISM The Former Minister of Tourism & Culture, I Gede Ardika, who is also a current member of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics that monitors implementation of the Code of Ethics, was recently the keynote speaker at a seminar titled Socialization of Global Code of Ethics for Tourism at the Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center on January 12. The event was jointly held by the Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bandung alumni (IKA STPB Komda Bali) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In the same month, Ardika was also speaker at the 13th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) held from January 11-16 in Bali.

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ALL FOR THE BETTER In a recent statement by Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika, he said that Bali would soon set up a Disaster Management Board (BPB) in line with Law No.24/2007, Bali. According to Governor Pastika, the board would soon be established in an effort to minimize various social problems, fatalities and material losses inflicted by natural disasters in the province. The establishment of the Disaster Management Board, based on meticulous planning and study, is expected to be effective in the middle of this year. He said the existence of such a board was of great importance for Bali as the main tourist destination in Indonesia. The new board is expected to be able to map disaster-prone areas in the province and to study the possible risk from a disaster, as Bali needs to be in full alert to anticipate possible disasters that may occur anytime. The governor added that the province would soon have sophisticated technology and facilities with which to manage disasters, and to ensure the security and safety of the local people and visiting tourists. Courtesy ANTARA News

The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa announces the appointment of Aurora Brahami as Spa Director of the Nusa Dua Spa. A French national, Aurora Brahami brings an impressive background in spa and wellness management to the Nusa Dua Spa, where she will oversee all spa treatments, masseuse training, guest consultations and provide dayto-day supervision of the extensive spa rooms.

She will also conduct various spa trainings in her new post. Aurora was previously the Spa Manager of the highly rated Spa Cinq Mondes in Le Méridien Barbarons. She works closely with her team, giving them a sense of belonging so they can deliver excellent service to guests.

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DRINK N’LOUNGE Biku recently opened as an ‘eat, drink, read lounge’ and is the latest venue to hit the Seminyak scene. Biku is a space that offers delicious fresh food all day and into the evening at affordable prices. Princess Jero Asri and her second son Tjok Bagus found and refurbished a 150 year old Joglo situated in Seminyak, keeping company with well-known high-end jeweler Jemme, Sarong Restaurant, the Bali Catering Company Gourmet Store and the soon to open W Hotel Resort & Spa. Best quality teas from Indonesia, China, India & Sri Lanka are available.

Biku, Jl Petitenget No. 888, Seminyak, (0361) 8570-888 www.bikubali.com

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Love Tales The Island Loves to Tell Love is always inspiring, as it can bring both happiness and sorrow. In Bali, this theme has inspired many traditional theater performances, dances, literature, and even songs.

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sympathy but in the end he asked Layonsari

Shakespeare’s tragic romance Romeo & Juliet as

Meanwhile in Bali, a tiny island

refused. She wished to die instead, and thus

the everlasting tale of “star-

thousands of miles away from Europe, an

committed suicide in the presence of the

crossed lovers”. Valentines

analogous account took place in a story

king. The king became frustrated and so he

Day comes around every

about a deep love between a man and a

went into a rage, slaying everyone in sight.

February 14 and is recognized worldwide

woman, which in the end only love could

This fueled the people’s resentment, so they

as a special day for love… and everything

unite them forever. But later on, we come

turned on the king and put an end to his

that comes with it. The famous play and

to know that their death was not an end,

ruthless rule.

this day of the West well surpass time. But

as their love endures in their tale that lives

as all humans feel affection, each part of

on in Balinese hearts. Here is how the

actually took place or whether there was

the world has its own assortment of love

story goes…

a writer of this tale. But all the Balinese

he world knows

tales to tell, including Bali.

Back in the 16th Century, Romeo &

Once upon a time in Kalianget, Buleleng, in the northwestern part of Bali,

to become his wife, a proposal that she

No one knows when these events

know is that it is a solid legend told down through the generations.

Juliet took form under playwright William

there lived a boy named Jayaprana. He

Shakespeare’s pen, modified from

lived alone since his parents died in a

is unclear, and some consider it mere

an Italian tale about a tragic romance

plague. But Jayaprana was a good and

folklore. But the majority believe it to be

stretching back to antiquity. It tells of a

smart kid, so the King of Kalianget became

true, due to the existence of the Jayaprana

young couple that endures forbidden love

interested and adopted him.

temple and grave located in the Bay of

amidst the hostility between their families.

Then when Jayaprana grew up he met

The historical accuracy of the story

Teluk Trima in Buleleng. Many people

They tried almost everything to unite their

beautiful Layonsari. They soon fell in love

come to visit, pray and pay tribute at these

love; until at last death did them part.

and decided to marry. Unfortunately their

two revered places.

Love is always inspiring, as it can

marriage did not stand for long, as the king

Another thing that supports their belief

bring both happiness and sorrow. In Bali,

fell in love with Layonsari and wanted her

is the ngaben cremation ceremony of

this theme has inspired many traditional

as his consort. But the only way to make

Jayaprana and Layonsari that supposedly

theater performances, dances, literature,

that happen was to kill Jayaprana, so the

took place back in 1957. A story was

and even songs. Besides the drama

king ordered his aide Patih Saunggaling

written in the national magazine Tempo

gong, arja, or sendratari, Bali also has

to kill him. Saunggaling actually liked

in 1977 that tells of Jayaprana’s soul

kakawin Ramayana (Ramayana poetry)

Jayaprana very much, but he had to obey

communicating through a shaman who

and geguritan Sampik Ingtai (Sampik Ingtai

his king’s orders in the name of loyalty.

begged the people for a ngaben for him

song). Kakawin Ramayana in Java is a

But death could not come between their

literary work from the 9th Century of the

love. After Jayaprana’s death the king came

Mataram Hindu kingdom era.

to Layonsari’s house. At first he showed his

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and his wife’s soul, so that they may at last rest in peace.

However, regardless of legend or fact,

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The tale of Jayaprana-Layonsari in a drama gong scene.

this tale will always inspire.

The great Indian sage Resi Agastya,

Rahwana kept trying to beg Sita to marry

who came to Bali in the early centuries,

him. But Sita kept on refusing. Meanwhile,

has become an icon in their tourism promotion.

spread Hindu teachings. His coming did

Rama and Laksmana created a plan to

Teluk Trima, near the West Bali National Park

not only bring new faith but also with it

save her by getting help from Hanuman

and Menjangan Island, is a great destination for

new culture, traditions, and stories that

and Kishkinda, his monkey kingdom. In the

divers. And the tale only adds to the attractive

all enrich the arts and culture of Bali. The

end Rama and his helpers won the battle

appeal of the region.

Ramayana is one among them.

against Rahwana and demolished his

For the local Buleleng government, the story

Also for Balinese artists, this story

A chapter and so from the lengthy

kingdom. So Rama got his wife back.

has helped them create artistic dances.

Ramayana tells of the story of Prince

Many traditional theater performances and

Rama from the Kosala Kingdom, who

of good over evil, a child’s obedience

sendratari dance dramas were created under

had to live in exile for 14 years. He

to his parents, friendship, and the

this theme. The first Jayaprana sendratari

entered the forest with Sita his wife and

concept of husband-and-wife faithfulness

was created by I Wayan Bharata in 1961.

Laksmana his younger brother. During

– prominently about love.

the journey, Rahwana, King of Alengka

Basically this story is about the triumph

The Ramayana is not only popular

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(originally Lanka, and now known as

in Bali but also in all of Indonesia

The account of Jayaprana and Layonsari is

Sri Lanka), fell in love with Sita. He was

and Southeast Asia. Some countries

not the only famous love tale in Bali. Bali also

tempted by Sita’s beauty and wanted

commemorate Rama’s birthday, Rama

has its own adoption of India’s Ramayana

her to become his wife, and thus

and Sita’s wedding day, and Rama’s

epic and the characters of Rama and Sita.

decided to abduct her. While in Alengka,

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This relief tells of an episode from the Ramayana with Rahwana abducting Sita then pursued by the mythical Jatayu bird who tried to release her.

Java, chapter events are carved in relief in temples such as Prambanan in Yogyakarta and Pura Meduwe Karang in Buleleng.

The most popular iconic Ramayana dance performance is the Kecak. This popular dance scene in Bali is a now widely known tourist attraction. This dance does not wholly depict the overall epic, but usually focuses on Sita’s abduction, Hanuman burning out the city of Alengka, and the Rama versus Rahwana battle scene.

■ SAMPIK AND INGTAI The Balinese did not only ‘import’ love stories from India, but also from China. The most popular one is Sampik Ingtai. Originally known as The Butterfly Lovers or ‘Liang Zhu’, it is a Chinese legend about, again, the tragic romance between two lovers, Liang Shanbo (otherwise ‘Sampik’ in Balinese) and Zhu Yingtai (‘Ingtai’ in Balinese).

No one knows when the story first arrived in Bali but many people do believe PHOTO BY PHALAYASA

in the historical relationship between the Balinese and Chinese that occurred hundreds of years ago.

The story is often played in Balinese dance drama as arja, drama gong, or other traditional dance and theater, just like any other Balinese folklore.

The Sampik-Ingtai story tells of Ingtai going to a historically Chinese dominantly

impatient and anxious for Sampik’s

united and their promise fulfilled, two

male school and pretending to be a man

answer, Ingtai’s parents arranged a

butterflies emerged and fluttered around

in order to be permitted to study. There

marriage between her and someone else.

the grave. Thus became the legend of the

she befriends Sampik, also a student

On hearing these plans, Sampik became

‘Butterfly Lovers.’

there. Their friendship grew into affection

so sad and desperate he died. Ingtai of

especially after Ingtai revealed her true

course remembered their promise to keep

■ THE PANJI STORY

identity to Sampik. Together they make a

their love united until death, so on her

The Balinese have also imported a

promise to love each other until the end of

wedding day she asked permission to visit

Javanese story from the 11th and 12th

time. When the school period concluded,

Sampik’s grave. When she arrived she

Century. The story hails from the Daha,

Ingtai gave Sampik a puzzle to solve.

stood over the grave and began to weep,

Jenggala and Kediri kingdoms and people

Unfortunately Sampik could not work it

then suddenly the grave split apart and

refer to it as the Malat or Panji story. Bali

out as soon as was expected. Meanwhile,

she jumped in to join her true love. Finally

and Java’s historical connection in arts,

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PHOTO BY GUSTRA

The love story of Rama and Sita was inspirational in many places of the world. In Bali, the Ramayana was depicted through traditional or modern theaters and dance.

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PHOTO BY GUSTRA

Bumblebees dance: an inspiration for the Oleg Tamulilingan dance of courtship

culture, and religion is very close, which is

Around the years 1960-1980, drama

Beauty, a European love story between

the reason why the two regions sometimes

gong was very popular in Bali. It was

Princess Aurora and Prince Charming.

have the same stories and characters.

performed in temple areas, village halls,

In Bali, the story is embodied in the Oleg

and in art centers. Every performance

Tamulilingan dance.

In Bali, the Malat is often performed in drama gong, which itself is a mix between

attracted many viewers, and the following

AAA Kusuma Arini, a lecturer at the

traditional and modern theater. The main

day it would be a hot discussion topic in

ISI (Indonesian Art Institute) of Denpasar,

theme is love and the battle for power.

their communities. Later on it was replaced

wrote an article in the local Bali Post

The characters in the drama gong are the

by modern drama and the television.

newspaper. John Coast, an English

good prince and princess protagonists, the

Now with advancements in technology

cultural observer, fell in love with Balinese

bad prince and princes as antagonists, the

and increased information access, the

culture and arts. He met I Ketut Marya

king, the good and bad minister, and the

Balinese are more exposed to Western

(better known as I Mario, the Balinese

male and female royal servants.

love stories such as Romeo & Juliet. The

dance maestro). Coast showed Mario

Balinese and Indonesian people in general

a classic ballet book which contained

plots and are easy to guess. The good

respect new cultures, and when they like

Sleeping Beauty duet photos. That

prince and good princess are a couple.

it, adopt it into their daily lives. In the case

story inspired Mario to create the Oleg

The bad prince falls in love with the good

of Romeo & Juliet, the character ‘Rommy’

Tamulilingan Menghisap Sari or ‘The

princess, and on the other hand the bad

is derived from Romeo and ‘Yuli’ from

Bumblebee Dance Collects the Pollen’, or

princess loves the good prince. The bad

Juliet as new popular character names.

simply known as the Oleg Tamulilingan.

prince and princess create a strategy to

And thus it has become common to call a

Tamulilingan is Balinese for bumblebee,

separate the good couple. They get help

matchmaking couple ‘Rommy dan Yuli’.

and it depicts a pair of bees playing

All Malat or Panji stories have similar

from the bad minister. The bad couple is

and teasing each other; basically having pleasure in a flower garden.

to be king. In the beginning the good

■ OLEG TAMULILINGAN DANCE

prince gets trapped in the strategy but with

When most love stories were told

Valentines Day, and the youth circle it on

the help of the king and good minister he

through theater, songs, and poetry, there

their calendars. A bit of east and west for

realizes his mistake. He then gets back his

is this one story that was told via dance. It

all, and a tale of love for all. ■

wife and his kingdom.

may well have been inspired by Sleeping

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

not only obsessed with love but also wants

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INVITE&INDULGE

F

ragrance, usually called ‘perfume’ as it is derived from the Latin “per fume”, means “through fumes” and is a mixture of scented essential oils and aromatic

compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, living spaces and objects a nice, pleasant smell.

Perfumery, on the other hand, is the art of making perfumes, which began in ancient Egypt but was developed and refined by the Arabs and the Romans.

And it was midway through January that we had the privilege to join in, witness, and learn about the history of perfume and encounter the vast natural varieties

SCENTS MADE SENSIBLE

with viewing the basic recipes and techniques of perfumery with a world master perfumer... and not to mention enjoying a rare joyride through a world full of delightful scents.

The St. Regis offers guests the unparalleled privilege and unique insider accounts of extraordinary events and experiences through its ‘St. Regis Aficionado’ programs. This perfume master class was the first and most recent on its agenda. The first Aficionado program introduced extraordinary French master perfumer, Nicolas de Barry. The Master Class of Natural Perfume took place from January 13 to 17 at the resort’s lavish Astor Ballroom.

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The St. Regis Bali Resort recently unveiled a first-ever unique master class of natural fragrances

by Nicolas de Barry.

of scents from around the world, together

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to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and events. Through exclusive partnerships with some of the world’s most acclaimed influencers and brands, including Chef Jean-Georges, architect David Rockwell, the PGA Tour and Ferrari, St. Regis creates a series of unprecedented events tailored for its most discerning guests. St. Regis Aficionado is about exclusive access to world premier collections and auctions, tasting vintage wines never before available to the public, to experiences on-of-a kind events, and a chance to engage and delight their passions in Art & Design, Food & Wine, Golf, Adventure or Style.

You might want to have a go at your own perfume, and substitute the common roses and chocolates with a sensational scent.

The novel St. Regis Bali Resort in particular, took that concept to the next level with the St. Regis Aficionado program

acquainted as they journeyed through

by providing an extraordinary privilege to

Nicolas de Barry’s informative yet

of fragrances that can be of different types

guests as they experienced the exhilaration

intellectually amusing style of delivery.

depending upon the amount of solvent

of being part of the Master Perfume Class

The first day also presented information

mix and scented oils used, for example,

by Nicolas de Barry. And we were glad to

on the quality of products comprising

Perfume extract: 20%-40% aromatic

be part of the premier experience.

the origin of essential oils, synthetic and

compounds, Eau de Parfum: 10-30%

natural products, organic labels, etc. The

aromatic compounds, Eau de Toilette:

learned the basics about the origins of

class culminated with actual hands on

5-20% aromatic compounds, and Eau de

essential oils and the techniques and

experience with the creation of bath salts

Cologne: 2-5% aromatic compounds.

processes used in creating various

and other products. Every participant got

The aromatic sources of a fragrance

perfumes. From bath salts to fragrances,

to keep a small bath salt box of his or her

can be plant sources as bark, flowers and

using up to 150 different essential oils,

own creation.

blossoms, fruits, leaves and twigs, resins,

Over the course of three days, we

On the market there are a large variety

participants fully immersed themselves in

A fragrance is described according to

a course of combining these oils to create

its concentration level, the group it belongs

woods and animal sources as ambergris,

their own individual scents through a step

to, and the interpretation of the scent,

castoreum, civet, honeycomb, musk and

by step lesson guided by Nicolas de Barry.

which all affect the overall impression of a

also synthetic imitating the natural ones.

Day One started off with an introduction

fragrance from first application to the last

One fragrance can have a different scent

remaining hint.

from a person to another also, depending

on how to create a perfume, by explaining the raw materials (essential oils, etc),

The exact formulas of commercial

roots, rhizomes and bulbs, seeds, and

on their skin chemistry.

the techniques, and the process of

fragrances are never revealed. Even if you

its creations. The initial full day of new

can blend all its known ingredients, the

labyrinth of scents, having a deep impact

The perfume world is a complex

knowledge on perfumes was interspersed

combination it is not going to result in an

on somebody’s mood. It can wake up

with lunch and breaks, and the average

authentic scent. That is why the counterfeit

memories, can make somebody fall in

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Journey into the world of scents, with scents from around the world, including this wooden Japanese perfume powder bottle used in Kodo rituals.

Sandra attends the vast collection of essential oils.

A bit of citric notes for the head, a bit of flowery notes at the heart, and a sweet scent for the base — two drops of Musc Blanc, two drops of Orange, three drops of Sandalwood and Bergamot, and one drop of Rose Turquie.

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can say a lot about a person. You have a

with to complement our own recipes. First,

large variety to choose from, Floral, Citrus,

we had to outline our own preference of

Chypre, Green, Oriental, Aromatic, and

notes. My personal choice was a bit of

even Woody fragrances.

citric notes for the head, a bit of flowery

Day Two was about the creation of

notes at the heart, and a sweet scent for

Eau de Cologne and Eau de Parfum.

the base. All said, the preferred formation

This time Nicolas, aided by his beautiful

of notes further formulated into a starting

daughter Sandra, who arranges and keeps

combination of two drops of Musc Blanc

the collection of essential oil vials neatly

for the base, two drops of Orange, three

at bay and retrieves her father’s selected

drops of sandalwood and bergamot, and

fragrance samples as if knowing each

just one drop of the essential oil of Rose

row and section by heart, explains the

Turquie.

difference between the above mentioned

The formulation turned out quite good.

creations. Every participant created their

And after each participant passed and

own perfumes with the array of different

distributed their scent strips around to

essential oils at their own disposal, guided

the other participants, we all had a go

by the perfumer and Sandra, who gave

at commenting on each other’s new

some hints on what to add and experiment

creations. In the end, mine just had to

Nicolas guides us through the scents. After each participant passed and distributed their scent strips around to the other participants, we all had a go at commenting on each other’s new creations.

pass to Nicolas’ for a remark. Holding the tip of the strip to his nose and closing his eyes, he pondered briefly and observed, “Hmmm… you have a bouquet one. You like bouquet right? For you or do you have someone else in mind?” I replied, “My wife and I like flowery scents, and just a hint of the Rose Turquie made my choice.” His reply? “So be it! You have made a perfect choice. Proceed with two drops of each ingredient, ask Sandra to fill your bottle with alcohol, and then you’re done!”

And yes, by the end of the course we got to keep a 20ml perfume bottle of our own creation. Taking home the bottle was nice… but my wife and I were spray happy by the next morning and weary of wasting our pride creation too soon, both at the same time.

On the third day, in addition to learning how to create personalized massage oils, the program expanded to combine cuisine with perfume. With a menu that was personally designed by Executive Chef Oscar Perez and akin to a cooking class, guests learned the methods of cooking a dish culminating in the addition of a last dash of perfume to blend and enhance the taste and aroma of the dish.

We all enjoyed a Perfume Gala Dinner the following evening accompanied with wine pairing at the Astor Ballroom.

Oscar’s creations came out in a sequential lavish six-course meal blended with sifters of Nicolas’ natural fragrances that augmented the chef’s creations. And the exceptional wines were presented by the resort’s sommelier Harald. The marriage of tastes and scents, from bergamot-inspired Yellow Fin Tuna Tataki paired with Kim Crawford New Zealand 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, ylang-ylang inspired seared deep sea scallops with French 2005 Viognier Condrieu, jasmine BALI&BEYOND

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We all enjoyed a Perfume Gala Dinner of Chef Oscar’s six-course menu and Nicolas’ natural perfumes the following evening accompanied with wine pairing at the Astor Ballroom.

inspired pacific oysters and parsley bisque, to osmanthus inspired Margaret River beef strip loin with Australian 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz and rose inspired white zlate and orange marquise for dessert with a French 2005 Chateau Lafon Semillon, made a wonderful journey’s end in the world of fragrances.

Nicolas de Barry has created historical perfumes such as George Sand, La Reine Margot, King Louis XV and Marquise de Pompadour and he is currently working on many more.

The St. Regis Bali Resort Aficionado program is to again present a wonderful

He has also authored several books on

journey in March. As Harald whispered at

perfume including The Abc daire Perfume

the gala dinner, the next will be into the

(Flammarion), Des Parfums to Oneself

world of wines and wineries… Contact the

(Minerva), and India Perfume (Garde-

resort for further information.

Temps). He is also the Secretary General

■ Nicolas de Barry www.nicolasdebarry.com ■ Le Chateau de Frileuse www.chateau-de-frileuse.com

But to begin with, this month, you might

of the very select Francois Coty Award

want to have a go at your own perfume,

and also recognized as the “Nobel Prize”

and substitute the roses and chocolates

Nusa Dua, (0361) 8478-111

of perfumers. For more information on this

with a sensational scent to remember. ■

www.stregis.com/bali

master perfumer, visit his website.

Text and photos by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

CONSERVATIONAL ARTS Through the middle of last month, over twenty batik artworks were displayed in the lobby area and gallery boutique of the Maya Ubud Resort & Spa during the “Art for Life” exhibition of batik by Tjok Agung Kusumayuda Pemayun and W Gallery.

There’s more than meets the dye.

T

he two highly dedicated

I met these two amidst the progression

Balinese men who were

of the “Art for Life” exhibition last month at

Pejeng to build the local economy and

behind the recent event are

the Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, and found

community in ways that are sustainable

Tjok Agung Kusumayuda

them to be very typically humble Balinese

and to preserve the natural dyed batik

Pemayun and one of the

souls. The simple and casual midday chat

tradition. Together with more than 70

developing programs in his village of

most prominent figures

turned out to be a wonderful revelation of

people from the village, Tjok Agung creates

in the island’s (if not the archipelago’s)

the cultural and mystical aspects of Nusa

beautiful batiks using all natural dyes.

nature conservation efforts, otherwise

Penida island, which forms the operational

recognized as ‘Bird-man’ by some for

base for ‘Dokter’ Bayu’s foundation’s

as they are not harmful to the environment,

what he primarily deals with – and is good

preservation efforts, as well as for the

and by a desire to find an occupation

at, veterinarian Drh. Bayu Wirayuda.

world of conserving the tradition of the arts

for those needing work in his village. He

– batik in particular.

once started a batik studio project in

The exhibition was comprised of batiks

techniques of natural dying using natural

as indigo leaves (Indigofera tinctoria), a

indigo, madder red and natural tannins;

kind of legume that grows wild in the dry

and dedicated 20% from profits to the

areas in Bali, and the Sidawayah flower

village development foundation. methods in which a design is drawn or

and a variety of tree bark that enrich its

stamped on cloth with melted wax that

coloring.

acts as a dye-resistor. The wax is removed by boiling, and the process is repeated

in natural dyed textiles, being involved in

until the desired pattern is achieved. There

traditional Balinese textile conservation

are two main processes to apply the

work with Yayasan Pecinta Budaya Bebali

wax: by hand, one uses a special tool for

(Bebali Traditional Textile Conservation

drawing with melted wax called a canting,

Foundation). Natural dyed batik is his

and one uses a copper stamp called a cap.

passion, and he seeks to preserve one

In some cases both techniques are used

of Indonesia’s great heritages. Not many

on the same cloth to obtain the desired

people are continuing the natural dyed

pattern. Traditionally the canting is used

batik tradition now days, mostly because

by women while men use the stamping

it consumes so much time and energy

method. Intricate and beautiful patterns are

in creating the textile, yet results in a

produced respectively.

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Batik making involves various dyeing

is mainly found on Nusa Penida Island,

Tjok Agung has a very strong interest

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that were made from natural dyes such

(Woodfordia floribunda), a bush flower that

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‘Pak’ Tjok was inspired by natural dyes

Alongside his efforts in growing the local

‘Dokter’ Bayu Wirayuda of FNPF (opposite page), and ‘Pak’ Tjok Agung (above) join forces in conservational efforts through natural dyed Batik.

economy, together with W Gallery Ubud,

in cooperation with many groups and

conservational work; or what Tjok Agung

Tjok Agung contributed 10% of the sales

individuals including researchers, local

personally refers to as “Tirtayatra”, spiritual

of his batik artwork during the exhibition

communities, government, cultural groups,

tours or pilgrimages. And in the same

and at W Gallery for environmental

international volunteers and the global

spirit, they continue their endeavors in

programs including reforestation,

conservation community. Their work is

preserving their beloved island’s natural

organic agriculture, education and other

highly regarded in many circles. In 2004,

and cultural treasures. ■

community projects by the Friends of

the Nusa Penida project was short-listed

Text and photos by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

National Parks Foundation (www.fnpf.org).

for a Whitley Award nomination. In 2006,

During the exhibition 5 pieces of his unique

the Kalimantan project was nominated for

indigo and russet batik were sold.

the Equator Prize. In 2003 and in 2007,

Pemayun), Pejeng Village, Ubud

as Director of FNPF, Dokter Bayu was

081-337-330-944; info@indigobatik.com

Friends of the National Parks

■ Indigo Batik (Tjok Agung Kusumayuda

Foundation (FNPF) is a local non-

nominated for Indonesia’s Kalpataru Award

profit organization working to preserve

for his conservational work. He is also

Indonesia’s wildlife and its habitat for her

best known for his successful efforts in

Foundation (Drh. Bayu Wirayuda)

people and for the world. FNPF takes a

preserving the Bali Starling, locally known

081-139-8052; www.fnpf.org

holistic, balanced and comprehensive

as Jalak Bali.

approach that recognizes the intrinsic

■ Friends of the National Parks

Both collaborative figures frequently

■ Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Jl. Gunung

inter-relatedness of human beings, fellow

alternate between the Bali ‘mainland’ and

Sari Peliatan, Ubud, (0361) 977-888

creatures and the environment. It works

Nusa Penida, either for direct or indirect

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PONDERINGPOINT

DOGGONE IT! At the turn of the year, it was announced that Bali was no longer rabies free, and now the island faces its first possible rabies outbreak.

D

ogs are among man’s

But aside from those common yaps ‘n

manager, said that rabies can be gotten

favorite pets - ‘best

snarls from time to time, there is now this

by any dog no matter whether its a pet

friends’ to many…

other new situation in Bali where people

or a stray, puppy or mature, a local or a

People like them

need to be cautious of none other than the

purebreed. But it is important to remember

because of their

dreaded rabies. Since early December last

that street dogs have a higher risk rate for

generally loyal nature.

year, it was announced that Bali was no

rabid infections, mainly due to their group

Based on fossil and DNA research, canine

longer rabies free, and now the island faces

multitude and ‘meeting’ frequencies.

domestication has been practiced for

its first possible rabies outbreak.

thousands of years already.

The story began during the period of

So keep an eye (and leg) out for your or any dog which has these symptoms:

Here in Bali, this animal holds an

September to November last year, when

apparently unhealthy, nervous and

important place. In Hindu mythology, a

four people were bitten and two of them

aggressive, has excessive saliva, prefers

specific dog was associated with divinity.

became infected. Soon Bali’s Governor

to isolate itself in dark places, folds its

The great Mahabharata epic tells of a

announced a quarantine, and animals being

tail under its hindquarters, bites anything

white dog that accompanied Yudhistira in

transported (dogs, cats, monkeys, etc.)

around it (including owners), is photophobic,

his journey to the heavens, being a divine

in and out of Bali was forbidden in order

hydrophobic, and has a loss of appetite.

manifestation itself. Separately, the Chinese

to prevent the spread of the virus. The

have the dog as one of its zodiac symbols.

government hoped the condition would

a snap at you, wash the affected area with

subside in three months.

soap or detergent and running water. Then

In Balinese life, dogs generally play a part as house guardians. Daily, dogs

The Balinese government then took

When Snoopy goes peanuts and takes

proceed by applying alcohol and head for a

hang about freely in or outside the family

their first step by forming a Rabies Handling

clinic or hospital to get anti rabies and anti

compound. Some people get annoyed by

Center. It was run by the Animal Health

tetanus shots. For poor Snoopy, call the

how many mongrels commonly group with

Division under the Agricultural, Fisheries

Agricultural, Fishery and Marine Office (Dinas

other dogs in the street at night, but you

and Marine Office, members being the

Pertanian, Perikanan dan Kelautan) and take

must consider these as ‘mutt meetings’.

division heads of the animal health offices

to their office for observation. For healthy

in each regency. Free vaccines were

puppies, get them rabies immunizations

The Balinese believe dogs have the ability to sense certain supernatural occurrences. They used to gather on

distributed to villages all over the island.

The application of the vaccines involved

after three months of age. ■ Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

certain nights of mystical dates such as the

the Yayasan Yudisthira Swarga, a local

eves of Kajeng Kliwon. People, especially

non profit foundation dedicated to the

Photo courtesy Yudhistira Swarga

in the village, seldom hang out on these

improvement of the island’s animal’s welfare.

nights. It is usually an eerie and dark night

In order to tackle such epidemics, this

Kelautan Propinsi Bali

and one doesn’t want to be constantly

institution also teaches people on how to get

Jl. Angsoka, Denpasar

barked at by a group of hounds.

rid of dogs humanely, such as by euthanasia.

(0361) 246041, 224184

■ Dinas Pertanian, Perikanan, dan

People must beware of bitches (mind

Yayasan Yudisthira Swaga was founded

our language), especially pregnant ones,

in 1998 and has carried out many activities

which tend to be a lot grumpier than usual.

such as the healing and controlling of

Jl. Tukad Balian No. 170, Denpasar

They won’t only keep barking but will chase

stray and street dogs and education for

(0361) 7424048

anyone in their immediate ‘territory’.

people. Wayan Mudiarta, the vice program

yudhistiraswarga@gmail.com

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

ENGAGING UPHILLS Bali is not just about beautiful beaches, it also has lovely lakes.

The area of Bedugul is around 58 kilometers from Kuta, and is a complete tourist destination. It is where the beautiful Beratan Lake (well-known for its iconic Ulun Danu temple), the Eka Raya conservational botanical gardens, various accommodations, and a mixture of outdoor activity choices can be found.

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destinations in the area, Beratan

■ BEDUGUL WATER SPORTS

of approximately 1,240

Lake and the Eka Karya (or Bedugul)

Wayan Purnayasa manages a small

meters above sea

Botanical Gardens. Beratan Lake is

but complete area comprising a water

level and bordering the

approximately 350 hectares wide

sports terminal, restaurant, and several

regencies of Tabanan

and 20 meters deep with a lakeside

souvenir shops. Bedugul Water Sports

and Buleleng, has cool

perimeter of around 12 kilometers. This

has various kinds of water sports options

temperatures of around 18-24 degrees

lake is the best managed among all the

such as open and roofed speedboats,

Centigrade. When making plans for a quiet

other lakes in Bali. In the beginning the

small boats, 700cc jet skis, banana boats,

and cool place to have a holiday, locals

management was under the Tabanan

wake boats, and water skis. It has lower

always consider Bedugul. It has been very

administration, but since the 1980s

prices than the same kinds of water sports

well known as a weekender’s haven since

Wayan Purnayasa, who is currently

in say the Tanjung Benoa area of southern

colonial times. The Dutch built rest houses

the head of the PHRI Tabanan (or

Denpasar. For example, in Tanjung Benoa

for their staff in Bedugul, namely the

Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant

people have to pay up to a million or so for

‘Pasanggrahan Bedugul’.

Association) in Tabanan, has been at

a speedboat that can accommodate four

the helm of its supervision.

passengers. But in Bedugul the rent price

There are two main tourist

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edugul, at an elevation

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is only Rp. 125,000 for five passengers

became an inspiration for other

steamed corn. These are the kind of

on a 20-minute lake spin.

investors in creating similar services. In

dishes that are quite iconic and do

Wayan Sudira, a Bedugul Water

another part of the Beratan lakeside is

match the cool environment, and are all

Sports staffer, said the difference is

another water sports business under

quite cheap.

because their visitors are mostly domestic

the Kawasan Peristirahatan Bedugul

and teenagers. And though many visitors

management that has been running

are also international tourists, they are

for four years already. It is situated

■ EKA KARYA BOTANICAL GARDENS

charged the same price as what is written

along the main road next to the Mentari

Also dubbed the Kebun Raya Bedugul,

on the announcement board.

Restaurant.

these botanical gardens cover 157.7

The cheap pricing attracts more

This area is easy to reach because

hectares and are neatly located between

visitors. Sudira estimated that from 300 to

of its strategic location. It only has two

Lake Beratan and the Bedugul forest. It

500 visitors come on one holiday, most of

kinds of water sports, speedboats and

was inaugurated in 1959, being the first

them domestic. When we visited the area

the roofed version. If people do not

botanical garden built by the Indonesian

recently, there were several buses from

want speed, they can choose the placid

government. The oldest Indonesian

high school groups in the parking area, a

traditional boats or just sit and fish away

botanical garden is in Bogor, West

group of Asian tourists were having lunch

in the quay.

Java, and was built by the Dutch during

at the Bedugul Restaurant, and a couple

When they’ve had enough activity,

colonial times.

of Europeans were rowing a traditional

people have easy access to meals.

boat on the lake.

There are several warungs in the area,

Body, known as the LIPI, manages the

arranged neatly in rows. People can

botanical gardens of Bedugul. It is a

■ KAWASAN PERISTIRAHATAN BEDUGUL

enjoy Indonesian food such as soto

unique destination that combines botanical

ayam (chicken soup), bakso (meatball

research, surveys, conservation efforts,

Bedugul Water Sports’ success

soup), sate kelinci (rabbit satay) and

and recreation. It is just the right place to

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The Indonesian Scientific Research

PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

relax and learn at the same time. You can

of cactus varieties. The ‘Red Track’ is a

roam the tropical forests and witness bird

path to visit a Balinese traditional house in

habitats in their most natural state.

order to know more about its architectural

There are several interesting sites in

aspects. Balinese houses are usually

the area, and so the botanical garden

complemented by the kinds of plants that

management has arranged several

are useful by its inhabitants on a daily

alternative tracks.

basis. This is also the track to visit the

A ‘Yellow Track’ passes slopes and hills and takes visitors along a path to learn about the importance of plants in

Ethnobotanical Museum and its artifact collection.

A ‘Blue Track’ leads to the cyathea

Balinese life. People visit collections such

to learn more about ferns. Ferns are

as the plants that are used in Balinese

typically easy to find in tropical regions

ceremonies and traditional medicines, and

like Indonesia that have a high level of

banyan trees, bamboo, palms and roses.

humidity.

Along the way they will see several unique

In general, the Bedugul Botanical Gardens is a place to relax. If you need something more challenging though, you can go to the spots that provide extreme games or go down to Beratan Lake which is visible from the gardens.

The ‘Bird Track’ is for bird watching

temples such as the Batu Meringgit,

from the trees and bushes in the middle

Teratai Bang, and the Giri Putri temple.

of the forest or in open areas. Some birds

provides a special track for visiting the

that can be seen here are the Dederuk

traditional medicine collection. Most

track is an hour walk into a tropical forest

Jawa (Streptopelia bitorquata), Cekakak

Balinese traditional medicines are made

where studies of the ecological aspects of

Jawa (Halcyon cyanoventris), Kacamata

from most of the kinds of plants found here.

forests in Bali are carried out.

Gunung (Zosterops montanus), Elang

The ‘Orange Track’ or tropical forest

The ‘Purple Track’ is a track where you visit the orchid collection and a house

The Bedugul botanical garden also

People can visit the botanical garden

Hitam (Ictinaetus malayensis) and Ayam

every day from 8am to 5pm and only need

Hutan Merah (Gallus gallus).

to pay a token entrance fee.

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Ulun Danu temple is the iconic centerpiece of the Beratan Lake in particular and the whole area of Bedugul.

It’s tiered shrines and exotic setting make up one among the many ‘distinctively Bali’ images that color many postcards. The ‘water temple’ also corresponds to the Balinese Hindu, also referred to as agama tirta, ‘water faith’ praising the source of life.

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PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

PHOTOS COURTESY BALI TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

■ BALI TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

■ THE EXPERIENCE

The Bedugul Botanical Gardens

in the Bedugul area is a route prepared

Bedugul Botanical Gardens

not only boasts a big area for families to

by The Experience, a tour company that

(0361) 852 06 80

relax in or for people to learn more about

integrates adventure with an immersive

www.balitreetop.com

conservation, but also has a space for

experience.

those who want to get their adrenaline

Another outdoor activity to take part

Using four-wheel drive Rovers, they

■ Bali Treetop Adventure Park

■ The Experience

pumping. The high tree forests remind us

bring tour participants through the

Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta

of Tarzan, and this activity lets you swing

Bedugul tropical forest, visiting historical

(0361) 751517

around them just like him, and safely too.

Balinese sites, crossing lakes, picking

www.theexperiencebali.com

PT Awang-Awang Adventure built its

(and tasting) organic fruits and vegetables

Bali Treetop Adventure Park in the facade

from organic gardens, tasting the best

■ Bedugul Water Sport

of the gardens, which now provides

of Balinese cakes and traditional dishes,

Batunya village, Bedugul

challenging games, from tree to tree with 5

and feeling the experience of being an

(0368) 21198

different difficulty levels. There are 65 kinds

adventurer.

of challenge circuits from 2 to 20 meters

Just like its name, The Experience, it

in height, with names like the Suspended

can help provide a memorable experience

Bridges, Spider Nets, Tarzan Jumps, Flying-

from the heart of Bali, along with a cool

Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan

Fox, Flying Swings, and more.

atmosphere, natural adventures, and

(0368) 22050

friendly encounters. ■

www.kebunrayabali.com

Treetop has adventurers which accommodate participants aged 4 to 70.

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■ Balai Konservasi Tumbuhan Kebun Raya Eka Karya

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BIKING TONDANO LAKE

A

fter living in North

beat the afternoon heat. I stopped at the

Sulawesi for several years

northwestern side of the lake near a small

I decided it was time to

resort where I parked the car and took the

be a bit adventurous, so

bike out.

I bought a mountain bike and begin to explore the

The plan was to get the other side of at one of the fish restaurants perched

the provincial capital. One of the trips led

above the water. An ideal spot to savor

me to Lake Tondano, which is about 900

freshly caught fish!

The road around the lake is quite flat

from the capital city of Manado, between

and is surprisingly good, with no nasty

the mountains in the Minahasa region.

bumps for your bottom to regret at the end

I decided to stay my first night in The

of the day. If you ask any of the locals what

Highland Resort, which is just 20 minutes

the distance is around the lake they’ll tell

from the lake. The resort is nestled

you anything from 18 to 60 kilometers, but

between the hills close to Tomohon

by my estimation it’s about 50 and quite

and is an ideal spot from which to get

an easy route. Locals told me that the

ready for the ride. The next morning after

name Tondano probably comes from the

breakfast I hoisted my bike into the back

local word To’dano, which means ‘People

of a small van and drove to the lake.

of the Water’.

Since the temperature was quite cool

Opposite page: a local Minahasan villager rows his traditional dugout canoe in the Tondano.

the lake by lunchtime and to have a meal

beautiful mountainous area surrounding

meters above see level and located 45 km

The higher altitude of the Minahasa region in North Sulawesi provides an ideal climate to explore one of its famous landmarks with the help of a little pedal power

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“One of the trips led me to Lake Tondano, which is about 900 meters above sea level and located 45 km from the capital city of Manado, between the mountains in the Minahasa region.”

to eat, as it suits both local and overseas

home country and how as kids we used to

before have seen a foreigner on a bike

taste buds. It’s a rather strange looking

bike through the forests on a cool summer

riding through their village, and I imagined

kind of ancient fish that can live out of the

afternoon.

I was well and truly the prime topic of

water for more than 24 hours. At the next

Rice paddies ring the lake and at this

conversation that day.

village of Watumea, I found fishermen

time of the year the rice had already been

fishing for Mujair (Tilapia), which they

harvested, so farmers were busy planting

which is a resort right on the lake that

keep in nets in order to sell once the fish

the new shoots again. Others were busy

has hot springs and you can fish and

is of a good size. On one of the nets a

drying the rice in the sun on the roadside.

water bike there. If I hadn’t already spent

German flag was blowing in the wind, still

As I progressed through the villages of

The halfway point was Sumaro Endo,

the last few hours sitting on a mountain

left over from the past World Cup soccer

Toulimbet, Kaweng, Tountimor and Kaima,

bike, I might have been tempted to try

championship. European football reigns

kids called out “Good Morning Mister!”

one out. The area itself is a very popular

supreme in even the most far-flung spots

even though it was almost the afternoon.

place for the locals to spend their Sunday

in Asia like here.

Others chanted bule and Mistir or Mistirrrr

afternoons relaxing in the hot water pools.

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(rolling the last r, too hard for most of us to pronounce). I guess they might never

By this time I had already biked for 3 hours and my stomach was rumbling,

As I progressed through the villages of Toulimbet, Kaweng, Tountimor and Kaima, kids called out “Good Morning Mister!” even though it was almost the afternoon. Others chanted bule and Mistir or Mistirrrr (rolling the last r, too hard for most of us to pronounce).

so I passed up opportunity to sit in the hot pools and biked another 2 km to the village of Urungu in order to find the fish restaurant named “Danau Tondano”.

The restaurant has long been a family favorite of ours and is famous for its Mujair and Ikan Mas (Gold Fish), a kind of carp.

I remember the restaurant being much bigger in the past, but the owner told me that the water of the lake was currently quite high and a while ago there were waves up to one meter which washed away half of the restaurant. Despite this it is still a very pleasant place to sample freshly BBQ’d Mujair and enjoy the BALI&BEYOND

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NAIN ISLAND

SAM RATULANGI

MANTEHAGE ISLAND MANABOTUA ISLAND BUNAKEN ISLAND

WORI

MANADO

PINELENG

INDONESIA

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TOMOHON

LAKE TONDANO

AIRMADIDI

TONDANO KAWANGKE LANGOWAN

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BINTAUNA

INOBONTO

BAROKO MAELENG

KOTAMOBAGU

DUMOGA

MOLIBAGU

NORTH SULAWESI

BILUNGALA

stunning view across the lake.

excellent job of taking away all the Eceng

through the holes without knowing how

After a relaxing lunch it was hard to

Gondok, a kind of noxious water hyacinth

deep they were. The road went through

get up and do the last lap to the finish line

growing on the lake that would take over

some rice fields and on the side of the road

where I had started earlier in the morning.

the entire surface area if not controlled,

there were fishermen fishing between the

This side of the lake does not have as

wrecking havoc with the small fishing

rice plants. When I asked what they were

many rice paddies as the other side, but

businesses dotted around the lakeside.

trying to catch the answer was “mujair”!

the road is a bit higher and there are some

The last 10km or so started with a road

This fish seemed to be everywhere, and

sensational views across the lake. I noticed

full of potholes, in contrast to the earlier

I found it strange that they would be

that the local government had done an

sections. It was sometimes hard to get

swimming around the rice plants.

The very last stretch was a seemingly never ending straight road back to the small resort where I started. All together, including some photo stops and a lunch stop, it took approximately 5-and-a-half hours to get around, but I guess you could do it in three hours if you were biking continuously. I would definitely recommend the trip as an interesting way to circle Lake Tondano. A sturdy bike and a cool breeze is a great way to see the sights, is ecofriendly, and a great form of exercise. What more could you ask for? ■ Text and photos by Ruben Simon

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CAPITALCORNER

PAINT THE CITY PINK! It may not be Paris, but Jakarta is well equipped to melt your heart with its different schemes of romanticism.

Ve Handojo lists some of the capital’s “pinkiest” spots… without literally being pink, that is.

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Each table in the outdoor section of The Edge offers a different experience; the mushy by-the-pool table, or courtyard setting, or the rather discreet corner behind the mini amphitheater with a view over the streets.

â– TIME TO COME OUT

The Edge on the top of Kemang Icon has

Life in Jakarta tends to be interior

proven success in speeding love between

oriented, and sometimes it can be

two hearts with its cute and serene

suffocating. Some places try to go

ambiance high above the bustling Kemang

outdoors, but they are soon over-

area. Each table in the outdoor section

populated or the chef simply has no

offers a different experience; the mushy

taste buds. It leaves you yearning for that

by-the-pool table, or courtyard setting, or

Hollywood kind of romance where lovers

the rather discreet corner behind the mini

enjoy the breeze and the city lights gleam

amphitheater with a view over the streets.

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survey first before deciding which spot to reserve, although the venue is pretty petite.

Edgy minimalism is the mantra of The Edge, and it’s well executed. The menu itself is not complicated and mostly revolves around authentic local dishes.

Most recommended here is the salmon fillet. The wine selection is decent, and the strawberry lassie will give a cheerful note to the evening. Live music covers standard squishy odes of love, adding tender soundtracks to your Valentine. Who knows which one of them will be your wedding song?

The Edge Kemang Icon by Alila Jalan Kemang Raya 1, South Jakarta (021) 719-7989 www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon

The Shanghai Blue 1920 Club serves a mix of Shanghai, Peranakan, and Batavian cuisine originating from recipes passed down from one generation to another.

■ THE SHANGHAI SURPRISE

warung called the Shanghai Tea House

When you’re not just another couple,

in the Old Town of Batavia. Today, The

you don’t want just another Valentine.

Shanghai Blue 1920 Club keeps some

Relive the exotic love tale of Chan Mo

original antiques from the warung as well

San, the son of a Shanghai sailor who

as the spirit of love that transcends all

harbored in Sunda Kelapa in the late 19th

kinds of differences.

century and married the local beauty Siti Zaenab. The couple then ran a humble

Amidst the staggering collection of antiques – the usual signature of the Tugu Hotels Group – you’ll find yourself lost in another world, and another definition of romance. Every corner is filled with surprises, and every antique tells a timeless tale of love.

The Club serves a mix of Shanghai, Peranakan, and Batavian cuisine originating from recipes passed down from one generation to another. The Valentine set menu is Rp 488,000++ per couple, including Lumpia Udang Saos Taoco (rice paper spring rolls stuffed with plump shrimp and served with tauco sauce), scallop soup, Batavia beef ribs, roast chicken, fried rice, and Siao Mei Mei (or “little girl” crepes filled with assorted tropical fruit) as the dessert. Drinks include

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the popular Mei Kwei, Mei Kwei (or “roses, roses”) mocktail, and two glasses of red wine.

To complement the setting, the background music will be rare recordings of 1920-1960 musical performances, from Chinese jazzy tracks, swing tunes, original jazz band from Batavia, to sexy rhumba and boogie woogie.

The Shanghai Blue 1920 Club Jl. Kebon Sirih Raya 77-79, Central Jakarta (021) 391-8690, 392-0384 www.tuguhotels.com conservative chairs are replaced by plush

new cinema experience will make even a

■ VELVET LOVERS

sofabeds, each with fluffy pillows and a

Steven Seagal movie seem romantic!

Maybe both of you are not foodies,

warm and comfortable blanket. The gap

Velvet Lounge in Blitzmegaplex

and popcorn is fine dining to you and soft

between these synthetic rattan sofabeds

Pacific Place, 6th Floor

drinks your red wine. Maybe your idea of

is set to keep some level of privacy. We

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Central

Valentine is watching home videos while

are not suggesting anything indecent,

Jakarta (021) 514-00800

holding hands together all through the

but – hey! – there’s nothing wrong with

Mall of Indonesia, 2nd Floor

night. There’s nothing wrong with that,

leaning towards each other while watching

Kelapa Gading Square

really. But, why not take it to another level?

Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes in The

Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya, North

Dutchess, right?

Jakarta (021) 458-68100

The innovative cinema chain Blitzmegaplex has Velvet Lounge, where

At Rp. 250,000 for one sofabed, this

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same time, Y Grill exhibits flawless service in a contemporary atmosphere. When your card is Platinum or higher, seal yourself in one of the private chambers reserved for just the two of you, and enjoy each course in complete discretion.

Y Grill imports its own pedigree certified fresh purebred Wagyu, marbling grade 9+, the highest and rarest of its kind.

Courses will include many kinds of petite appetizers, but if red meat is not your choice, then go for the naturally chilled Tasmanian lobster. When you opt for the Japanese menu, enjoy fresh wild fish imported from the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo and the highest grade of Japanese rice: minami-uonuma koshihikari.

For a sweet ending, let the Pashmak fairy floss (cotton candy) revive the

■ WHERE TO POP THE QUESTION She’s been through many chocolates

of-a-kind experience, and a one-of-a-kind

innocent child within you both. By this time

meal, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere...

any heart will melt, even the scariest of

Perched on the third floor of Wisma

your future in-laws.

and roses, but this time you plan to pop

Nusantara, right in the very heart of

Y Grill, Wisma Nusantara 3rd floor

the question. Armed with a Bvlgari ring,

Jakarta, Y Grill is modernity at its best

Jl. MH Thamrin No. 59, Central Jakarta

you’re looking for a place so special that

– a fine dining establishment that serves

(021) 319-360-26, www.ygrill.com

she will never stop talking about it to your

only the best for those on the very top of

All images courtesy of respective

future grandchildren. A place for a one-

the food chain. Opulent and friendly at the

establishments.

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BEYONDUPDATE TO OPEN IN BALIKPAPAN Aston International will open the Aston Balikpapan Hotel & Residence in May this year.

The complex will be part of the oceanfront Grand Sudirman Balikpapan Office Park & Resort Apartment developed by PT. Helindo Bangunraya Sejahtera. The Grand Sudirman project will consist of three towers, a Condotel tower managed by Aston, a residential apartment tower, and an office tower located on Jalan Jend. Sudirman overlooking the Makassar Strait.

ELEVENTH CHEERS The Novotel Yogyakarta recently celebrated its eleventh anniversary. Unlike its tenth, this was a much more simple celebration with a traditional syukuran blessing party and a celebration involving Novotel Yogyakarta staff and their families in the hotel’s ballroom. The anniversary was supposed to be on December 6, but due to the hectic preparations for the turn of the year, it was shifted later. For over a decade, the Novotel Yogyakarta has provided new innovations, hospitality, and increased its service quality and continues to earn the fascination of its domestic and international guests. The traditional themed celebration started at 2pm with a speech from Mr. Fabrice Mini, General Manager, and continued with entertainment from and for all departmental staff and their families.

Novotel Yogyakarta Jl. Jend. Sudirman 89, Yogyakarta, (0274) 580-930 www.novotelyogya.com

TWO IN BATAM Aston International has been appointed to manage two new properties in the Grand Quarter Batam. Developed by PT. Grand Uway Makmur, the Aston Batam Hotel & Convention Center and the Aston Batam Hotel & Residence are both set to open during the second quarter of 2010, and form part of a lifestyle, leisure and business development. The Aston Batam Hotel & Convention Center will be a 4 star, 410 room property. The room types will consist of Superior, Suite, and Executive Suite rooms. A Presidential Suite and an Executive Lounge will occupy the 11th floor. The hotel facilities will include a large coffee shop with open kitchen, a lounge, retail space, spa, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, 15 meeting rooms, and the Convention Center’s 2,000 square meter ballroom.

For further information, www.aston-international.com

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NATALIE COLE IN JAKARTA Natalie Cole is slated be in Jakarta on March 9 for a concert to promote her latest album Still Unforgettable. The Los Angeles born singer be appearing at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Jakarta.

Promotor Buena Productions is behind the planning and organizing of the event. Natalie started her career in 1975, and her hit single ‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)’ rocketed her to top charts. She has released 27 albums since.

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BEYONDUPDATE

ROMANTIC FEBRUARY The Gran Melia Jakarta presents its February promotion consisting of an array of special menu selections throughout its various outlets. A Valentine Dinner Buffet at the Café Gran Via on February 14 features a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two at Rp.198,000 ++ per person. “Live Prawns of The Month“ at Tien Chao Chinese Restaurant invite you to explore mouth-wateringly fresh succulent prawns cooked Cantonese style starting from Rp.35,000 ++ per 100 grams. A Romantic Valentine’s Evening at Colvmbvs Fine Dining is a stimulating aphrodisiac with a set menu starting from Rp. 625,000++ per person or Rp.1,250,000++ per couple. Each couple will also receive a gift consisting of a single pink rose, chocolate Praline in a heart shape box, one pink Teddy Bear and 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine. A Chocolate Treasure at the Lobby Lounge is time to be a chocoholic and discover the treasure trove of delicious chocolate delicacies accompanied by live music and wide variety of light beverages or English afternoon tea, at Rp. 118,000++ per person.

Gran Melia Jakarta, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta, (021) 526-8080 www.granmeliajakarta.com

A RHYTHMIC MEETING Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) and the Cultural Center of France (CCF) will hold a jazz music concert titled “Rhythms Meeting”

by François Lindemannn in the GKJ hall on February 7. Jazz musician François Lindemann is touring four countries (Morocco, Indonesia, Thailand, and India) in three months.

Along the way he will meet with local musicians and collaborate to explore beautiful rhythms. Jakarta February Events at GKJ feature the traditional dance-drama Wayang Orang, which typically depicts Hindu epics from the Mahabharata and Ramayana periods.

Weekly performances take place on Wednesday from 8:15 pm until midnight at the Gedung Kesenian Theatre on Jalan Gedung Kesenian 1.

Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (021) 380-8283 www.gedungkesenianjakarta.com

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IN-FLIGHT YOGA Qatar Airways introduces a new onboard yoga guide with tips on how to stay relaxed and rejuvenated in flight. Especially customised for long-haul fliers, the new four-page ‘Fly Healthy, Fly Fit’ guide has been prepared by Qatar Airways in association with ‘The Chopra Center for Wellbeing’ and its worldrenowned co-founder Deepak Chopra. Deepak Chopra’s holistic approach fuses modern medical knowledge with the ancient science of Ayurveda and the art of yoga. It provides passengers with easy exercise routines, enabling them to feel more balanced and relaxed during long flights. Step-by-step yoga postures to relieve tension can all be done from the comfort of their seat even with the seat belt fastened. www.qatarairways.com

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

GREEN VALENTINES In March, the Alila Bali introduces an experience package for budding romance and self re-discovery in beautiful natural and organic surroundings. Enjoy the blissful countryside at Alila Ubud and Alila Manggis with the delights of champagne picnics, spa wellness and Balinese blessings. Alila Ubud hospitalities include a free shuttle service to central Ubud, afternoon tea from 3 to 5pm, and complimentary lifestyle experiences based on schedule: morning tai chi and yoga, children Balinese dance class, and Friday evening cocktails. Meanwhile, Alila Manggis hospitalities include free shuttle service to the Candidasa area or Tenganan, a pre-Hindu village in East Bali, afternoon tea from 3 to 5pm, and complimentary lifestyle experiences based on schedule: morning tai chi or yoga and ginger tea by the pool every Monday afternoon. Contact the concierge at Alila Ubud for more details on tailored experiences.

Alila Ubud, Payangan, Gianyar (0361) 975-963 ubud@alilahotels.com

FOOT BRIDGE

FACES OF UBUD

On display at the Kamandalu Resort and Spa is a photographic exhibition presented by the Ubud Photography Club from February 7-28. The exhibition puts the photographs of intriguing life in Ubud on view, to be opened by the Governor of Bali with a number of VIPs of Ubud as the invitees. Some of the 20 members of UPC are professional photographers with pertinent academic background but scores of them purely love capturing the artistic and cultural activities taking place in Ubud. Our offspring may not have the chance to witness the same things, but we thank these committed photographers for in the future, we will still be able to see the faces of Ubud in frames.

Bale Seni at Kamandalu Resort and Spa, (0361) 975 825 www.kamandaluresort.com

RELAXING VALENTINE TO SHARE The Laguna Resort & Spa presents a blissful and relaxing Valentine’s experience at the Laguna Spa & Villa. Each guest may select one of the following treatments: Chocolate Body Treatment (body scrub and wrap) Kalari Massage, or Aromatherapy Massage. After the treatment, retire to your private jacuzzi romantically decorated with rose petals, with a glass of sparkling wine, fresh strawberries and homemade chocolate pralines. The 2 hour and 30 minute treatment is just US$165++ per couple. Children also shouldn’t miss out. Pamper your junior with the Creamy Wrapping Spa Treatment, indulging them with “Creamy Wrapping” especially designed by Spa Director, Ms. Darmi Mia. The treatment begins with an exfoliation of strawberry, honey milk or chocolate scrubs, smoothed by jasmine oil followed by a nutritious full creamy wrap, rain shower, and ends with an application of hydrating body lotion. Rp. 288,000++ per kid and other special children’s treatments are also available upon request.

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Gaya Art Space presents ‘Foot Bridge: Building Bridges thru ART ’09 Bali’ featuring 15 artists from five countries in Asia through March 4. The exhibition features artists from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Korea, representing mainland Asia forging a relationship using art as a non-vocal medium to build bridges to Indonesia. The fifteen artists are Antonius Kho, Achmad Soepandi, Anas Etan (Indonesia), Lui Qi, Wang Hua Xiang, Xiang Qing Ren, Zhang Haizhou (China), Helen Kim (Korea), Abdul Rani Majid, Chong Hip Seng, Dr M. Najib A. Dawa (Malaysia) and Thanakorn SILA Boonrat, Muhamad RajanaUdomsat, and Satawat Chuaynum (Thailand).

The gathering in Bali with multiple colors of expression is an assemblage of ideas translated into art…this is what will be on offer at this exhibition.

Gaya Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud, (0361) 979-252; www.gayafusion.com

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GECKO WAS HERE An exhibition of artworks by Nico Vrielink is being held simultaneously in three venues, each featuring completely different paintings, and runs concurrently as well as simultaneously through March 27. Nico Vrielink has had over 500 exhibitions, his most recent one being at the Four Seasons Jimbaran. Working in his gazebo in his Sanur garden, Nico has been inspired by the natural beauty of his natural surroundings. An entire collection of exotic creatures including the ubiquitous gecko lizard has been collected in this small open space. The three venues are the Quidzy Gallery and Showroom on Jalan Kunti II, No. 20 in Seminyak, at the Quidzy at Fashion Point on Jalan Raya Seminyak 63, and at the Swiss-Belhotel Bay View on Jalan Kebo Iwa, Taman Mumbul, Nusa Dua. For further information, contact Rucina Ballinger on 081 238 05623 or rucina@indo.net.id

GALANG KANGIN Tony Raka Art Gallery hosts several members of the painter group Galang Kangin together with their painter friends, and they invite spectators to visit this newest exhibition that acknowledges the recent changes in their work. Well-known names together with undiscovered talents show their changes in painting technologies and messages. The exhibition will be opened by Ibu Dyan Anggraini and Bapak Hutomo on Saturday, February 14 2009, at 6.30 pm. The exhibition will be available for viewing until February 28.

Tony Raka Art Gallery Jalan Raya Mas No. 86, Mas, Ubud (0361) 781-6785 www.tonyrakaartgallery.com

ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE Ganesha Gallery at the Four Seasons Jimbaran presents an exhibition of paintings by artist Putu Wirantawan through March 9. In his current exhibition the artist features two series that can be viewed as wholes or individual works of art. The first of these, Connected Circles (Dalam Lingkaran Gabung), features 12 separate images dominated by circles suspended between HinduBuddhist mandalas and Compact Discs. In spite of the restrictive nature of the compositions, which bind them together, every painting also stands alone.

The second series consists of four equal sized panels. The images here are decidedly more architectural with various pyramidal shapes, some with steps.

All of these structures and the magical symbols that hover between them seem to vibrate and glow with mysterious power, created by Putu’s time-consuming use of miniscule parallel lines with gaps. While it is easy to speculate on hidden meanings and mystery, the taciturn artist refuses to deny or affirm spiritual value either by labeling his works much less talking about them. His art springs from his own imagination and he has no pretence of projecting its value on others.

He does not seek to teach but to share. Those who accept his invitation will not be disappointed. Gallery opening hours are 9 am - 6 pm.

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

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MEANWHILE... THIS MONTH February 2 Groundhog Day a holiday celebreted in United States and Canada

February 19 National Air Force Commandor Day National observance

World Wetlands Day It marks the date of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea International observance

February 20 World Day of Social Justice, The day is to be observed for the first time in 2009.

International observance recognize by the UN

February 4 World Cancer Day a day raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment International observance International Tacky E-mail Formatting Day International Observance February 9 Purnawa Kewulu The 8th full moon, Balinese Hindu Observence Cap Go Meh, the 15th day or the last day of Chinnese New Year Celebration Chinnese observance 57th Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI) Anniversary National observance Cavalry Day The day Indonesian Army cavalry was formated.

National observance International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation It is an effort to make the world aware of female genital cutting and to promote its eradication.

Sponsored by UNICEF International observance February 12 Darwin Day The anniversary of Charles Darwin birthday and a day to highlight Darwin’s contribution to science and to promote science in general.

International observance

February 21 Tumpek Uduh/Tumpek Wayang The day devoted Sanghyang Sangkara, God of all food-plants and vegetables when blessing ceremony is held for good crop and product.

Balinese Hindu observence International of Tourist Guide Day, initiative by WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Association) a day when the general public is invited to sample the work of properly trained tourist guides by participating in all manner of walks, talks and tours, completely free of charge.

February 28 International Mother Language Day, the day that observed yearly

by UNESCO member states and at its headquarters to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

International observance February 24 Tilem Kewulu, The 8th new moon, Balinese Hindu Observence February 23 104th Rotary Club Anniversary Rotary purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

International observance February 28 Indonesian Nutrient Day National observance

February 13 Indonesian Farmacy Association Anniversary National observance February 14 Valentines Day International observance

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RESORT ‘N ROTARY REVELRY Hyatt Resorts Bali’s “Year-End Appreciation Party” was held in the Grand Ballroom at Grand Hyatt Bali on December 18, 2008. Both the Bali Hyatt and the Grand Hyatt Bali organised the event, aimed at demonstrating the hotel’s appreciation for the support these partners had displayed towards the two properties throughout 2008. Meanwhile, co-sponsors Grand Hyatt Bali and Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua joined forces to put together a charity event to benefit underprivileged children in Bali. First conceived

by Mr. Peter Stettler, Regional General Manager of Hyatt Hotels in Indonesia, this has been an annual event over the past years. Children from several orphanages and one school for the disadvantaged in Bali (Maria Gorethi, Eben Haezer, Widiasih, Hope Children Home, Al Fatah, YPAC, Semaraputra, El Shaday Putra, and Manahaim) were invited to join the celebration. www.hyatt.com.

OF SURF ‘N GOLF! Nusa Dua Golf & Country Club hosted the inaugural Coca Cola Bottling Indonesia versus PT Quiksilver Indonesia Challenge in December. The elite Quiksilver Golf team consisting of CEO Paul “Hutty” Hutson , Sports Marketing guru Jake “ The Snake “ Paterson, Professional Surfer Tipi “ Tiger“ Jabrik, and Neil “ Springbok “ Power took part in golfing. The contest was tight after the first 9 holes, with Quiksilver up by a mere two holes, but on the back 9 they really found their swing and wiped the greens with the Coke team led by Bruce Waterfield.

The rules for the day were unique; a two ball Ambrose with every team member having to count 6 drives per team making it a great challenge for the part time golfers and full time surfers. The prize was that the losers had to shout dinner. The trophy now sits proudly in Hutty’s office on top of his Coke fridge. www.isctour.com.

A GREEN ANNIVERSARY Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort celebrated its 11th anniversary with a Green Campaign, planting 40 kinds of rare trees around the resort’s driving range, such as Buni, Badung, Kepundung, Matoa, Kecung, Sentul, Sawo Kecik, Kenari, Munde, and Jambu Bol. Mr. Trianto Sutopo, Director of Finance and the Chairman for the Resort Anniversary, commenced the green campaign by planting a Kepundung tree. A fun Village Cycling Program was also part of the event.

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STEPPED UP! Nikko Bali Resort & Spa held an appreciation night in December as an opportunity to introduce the latest upgrades to their facilities and products. Entertainment for the night included the Moluccas singing group and Demian the Illusionist. The resort invited business partners and media to its appreciation night with over 200 guests attending the event in the Graha Sawangan ballroom. Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com

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BABES FOUND...

After the long journey and a tiring roadshow through major cities throughout Indonesia, 12 finalists were in Bali to compete in the last round of the “Fiesta Babes Search 2008 “at Hard Rock’s Centerstage on December 21, before they announce the winner at X2 in Jakarta. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta, (0361) 761-869 www.hardrockhotels. net. Hard Rock Hotel Bali; (0361) 761869; www.hardrockhotels.net

MERRY MELIA...

Melia Bali ‘Jingled the Holiday Bells’ and celebrated with a joyful “Christmas Lighting Day” with its in-house guests at the resort’s lobby. The General Manager of Meliá Bali Villas & Spa Resort Mr. Jim Boyles lit the “Alang alang” Christmas tree made of recycled thatch. Choir groups serenaded guests with carols and children received surprise gifts from Santa Claus. Following the countdown at the grand lobby, Meliá Bali employees also celebrated New Years at the staff canteen. On the first day of 2009, the Sales Team conducted a social visit to a family in Klungkung with a member who has an incurable sickness. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua; (0361) 771-510; www.meliabali.com.

FIRE AND WATER Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta held a water rescue training program in January. The goal of the annual training event was to indirectly secure and maintain the guest’s pleasure and security while staying at the hotel and enjoying the resort’s facilities.

The training was givin to Melia’s company rescue and fire team and was performed by members of the Indonesian Navy.

60 members of Melia’s team got training in health aspects, technical tips, and rescue techniques.

In the future, it is expected that Melia’s company rescue and fire team will not only able to rescue guests from fire hazards but also from drowning or any other kind of water accident around the swimming pool areas.

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A WHITE EVE Hard Rock Hotel Bali celebrated Christmas Eve at Centerstage with a “White Christmas” party. Over 400 hotel guests and Centerstage regulars joined in on the event. Centerstage was decorated with a 5 meter tall Christmas tree and 20 guitars as the central frame. The X-Cite Band started the show, followed by the Hard Rock Choir, Dance Shows, Stilt Walkers, Fire Dancers, and with lucky draw prizes throughout the night.

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

LUNCH ST. REGIS STYLE A record 85 Skal Bali members and guests enjoyed a memorable lunch, St. Regis style. Frank Beck and the St. Regis team provided a wonderful start to Skal Bali’s 2009 lunch program. The KING COLE BAR pre-lunch reception featuring the bar’s pianist and singer was a great innovation. The lunch in the BONEKA was a true introduction to the resort’s signature style and quality. We’ll be back.

GREAT LUNCHES AND EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 130 members of Skal Bali meet for fellowship, networking and a great lunch every month. The agenda is light and fun, a chance to bond, network and get to know industry colleagues. NOT TO BE MISSED: Friday, February 6 at Ma Joly at Kupu Kupu Barong beachside in Tuban, then Friday, March 6 at Sentosa Private Villas and Spa in the heart of Seminyak.

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 80 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 second fastest growing club worldwide.

For information or reservations contact Gede Juwena at our secretariat at (0361) 784 0212 or at skalbali@dps.centrin.net.id BALI&BEYOND

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Member of RAMA HOTELS & RESORTS BALI www.rama-hotels-bali.com

HIGHLIGHTS: The hotel set amongst tropical garden, fresh ocean breeze and sunset most of time! With a new beach front restaurant; ROSSOVIVO dine & lounge create its own crowds. A paradise of beach lovers………

FACILITIES: 82 air-conditioned rooms, with superior room and deluxe bungalow category. Completed with international TV channel, in-house movies, mini bar, IDD telephone, hair dryer, coffee/tea making facilities, slippers, umbrella, private balcony/terrace and in-room safe for all room type. New meeting room, room service, swimming pool, kids pool, aromatic traditional massage & reflexology, baby sitting, shops and atm machine within walking distance. The newly renovated beach front restaurant ROSSOVIVO dine & lounge offer wide choices of original Italian cuisines, Indonesian & International dishes. As well as new pool bars and cozy sofas facing to the beach create its own ambience with additional in-house DJ perform daily for the sound of sunset with the ocean and fun of kuta’s life as the background.

LOCATION: A centre of the long golden sandy Kuta Beach front and well known for its best surfs places and the magnificent sunset. Within walking distance from all famous nightlife activities and shopping centre.

CONTACT: Kuta Seaview Cottage, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Bali. Tel: (0361) 751-961 Fax: (0361) 751-962; Email: sales@kutaseaviewhotel.com; Website: www.kutaseaviewhotel.com

★★★ HIGHLIGHTS: Cultural rhythms blend with nature enhanced by warm balinese hospitality for privacy and intimacy over 2 hectares of lush tropical garden. Perfect for honeymooner and business gathering combined with its tropical leisure.

FACILITIES: 99 air-conditioned rooms & villas has international TV channel, in-house movie, mini bar, IDD telephone, hair dryer, coffee/tea making facilities and private balcony/terrace. THE RESORT itself completed with large and stylish swimming pool, kids pool, restaurant and pool sunken bar, 24 hour room service, drugstore, tennis court, spa, new meeting room and safety deposit box available at reception.

Exclusive benefits for THE VILLAS, with options of garden, family and pool villa has its own safety deposit box in each room, DVD player, butler services and high speed internet connection and separate spacious shower & bathtub.

LOCATION: Five minutes from NGURAH RAI - Bali’s International airport. South Kuta white sandy beach & shopping centre within walking distance with the free shuttle service provided 4 times daily.

CONTACT: Rama Beach Resort & Villas, Jl. Jenggala (ex Wana Segara), Tuban-South Kuta, Bali Tel: (0361) 751-557; Fax: (0361) 751-768; Email: sales@ramabeachhotel.com Website: www.ramabeachhotel.com

★★★★ HIGHLIGHTS: Seafront and spacious moderate resort style. The hotel offers a perfect haven for those who want to experience the other side of Bali.

FACILITIES: 72 air-conditioned completed with international TV channel, in-house movie, DVD player, mini bar, IDD telephone, hair dryer, coffee/tea making facilities, slippers, umbrella, private balcony/terrace and safety deposit box in all rooms. Newly stylish seafront restaurant GARPU Restaurant & Bar with a zen style is now serving exquisite international and local delicacies, swimming pool, kids pool, tennis court, meeting room, shuttle service to central Candidasa, new pavilion AMBIENTE spa with the new wellness concept & healthy food, activities such as water sports (fishing, snorkeling, and diving), trekking, tennis, yoga session and cooking class.

LOCATION: In the tranquil beach of eastern Bali, overlooking to the wide open ocean. It’s about an hour from Kuta area. Serves as a convenient base to explore the most interesting Balinese cultural places such as Besakih, Mt. Agung, Tenganan Village, The Royal Palace of Karangasem, etc.

CONTACT: Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa, Jl Raya Sengkidu, Candidasa – Karangasem, Bali Tel: (0363) 419-74; Fax: (0363) 419-75; Email: sales@ramacandidasahotel.com Website: www.ramacandidasahotel.com

★★★★ HIGHLIGHTS: The newly expanded Ramayana Resort & Spa in Kuta is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and provides 6 different type of rooms to suit your various needs and preferences. A modern Balinese tropical garden resort with adjoining sidewalk shopping arcades, exquisite restaurants, and café’s.

FACILITIES: Guest rooms are surrounded by gardens and the different levels of accommodations provide different views, and range from superior to deluxe with private balconies, spacious family rooms, and interconnecting deluxe rooms for families. The resort club caters to a high standard with 18 superior deluxe rooms. Dine after sunset at Rama’s restaurant on gastronomic delights of authentic local and international variations. Bluefin is a sophisticated lounge with Japanese fusion dishes, while Asian Spice serves Asian favorites.

LOCATION: A short walk away to Kuta’s largest shopping center, art markets, the famous Kuta Beach, and the Waterbom Park. Positioned conveniently on the corner of Jalan Bakung Sari and Kartika Plaza, with the Kuta Sidewalk as its frontispiece.

CONTACTS: Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta, PO Box 3334, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Tel. (0361) 751-864 Fax. (0361) 751-866; E-mail: reservation@ramayanahotel.com, sales@ramayanahotel.com Website: www.ramayanahotel.com

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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: 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

HIGHLIGHTS: J Boutique Hotel is an ideal place for business, stay and recreation. It offers an elegant property and modern comfort facilities combined with a high standard of service.

FACILITIES: 88 guest rooms comprise of business, executive, business deluxe and J suite room, each featuring individually airconditioning, IDD telephone, satellite television, shower, mini bar, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, doctor on call, airport pickup and transfer service, same day laundry and dry cleaning, safety box, mail service, free WiFi internet access, major credit cards accepted. And choices of facilities for pleasant stay such as Bellagio Restaurant, J Cuvee Wine Shop & Lounge, VIP room, Jatra Tour & Travel, meeting rooms, spa and aromatherapy, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, shop and gallery.

“Totally guest satisfaction”

LOCATION: Strategically located on Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, and only a 5-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, with the Discovery Shopping Mall just a walking distance away.

CONTACTS: Jl. Kartika Plaza no. 20, Kuta, Tel: (0361) 761-888, Fax: (0361) 755-352/753-529 Email: info@jboutiquehotel.com; Website: www.jboutiquehotel.com

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES

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

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

■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 Email: dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id ■ HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. Tel: (0361) 287-701 Fax: 287-456 Email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id ■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 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

■ 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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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.

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

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.

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

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■ 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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