Bali & Beyond Magazine May 2016

M A Y 2 016 VOLUME 17 NO. 192

MY BALI HOME NEW VILLAS AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY

WELCOME TO OLD TOWN A CULTURAL TOUR OF SINGARAJA

VINTAGE CHARM WHEN CLASSIC MEETS MODERN

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TEAMTALK

VINTAGE CHARM ‘Om Swastiastu...’

Despite so many new and upcoming places that attract tourists to the island, the old brands, buildings and destinations are still doing their best to keep up with the current trends.

They may have undergone renovation, revitalization or expansion, but they are not left behind as they are very well preserved. In fact, many of them are still high on the list of Bali’s places to visit and hard to beat by the new ones.

It has been more than 20 years since the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay first established itself as one of the first luxurious villa resorts in the world, yet still gives surprises.

COVER Photo Courtesy of Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur

Earlier this year the resort launched newly revamped villas that blend Balinese architecture with a modern touch – find out more about this gem in ‘Rest & Relaxation’. Meanwhile, Waterbom Bali may have been opened for 15 years already, but their new extreme slides show that age is just a number. Join our adventure experience the four new slides in ‘Action & Attraction,’ and get ready to have a most fun day at the water park!

Our team also took a trip to Singaraja to discover the story of the town as well as its historical buildings – read ‘Lifestyle & Leisure’ to find out about our adventure. From outside of Bali our contributor Edna Tarigan discovers the tea tradition in Jakarta that has its roots going back centuries ago, which she shares in ‘Capital Corner’, while Fadil Aziz in ‘Beyond Bali’ takes us on a hunt for Art Deco buildings in Bandung.

These destinations are rich with history and they prove that preservation is one of the main keys that make Indonesia, particularly Bali, charming in everyone’s eyes. Let’s cherish them together.

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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EDNA TARIGAN is a Jakarta-based travel writer. She began her professional career as a journalist, living in Bali for a year then moving back to Jakarta to chase another dream. www. ededan.com.

is a Balinese photographer based in Denpasar. He is currently working on personal documentary projects related to cultural, social, and environmental issues. www. anggaramahendra.com.

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FADIL AZIZ is a travel photographer whose main passion is capturing the archipelago’s beauty.

Check out his works in www.alcibbumphotography.com

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

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TEMPLE TO TEMPLE

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS

A temple tour with Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur

Snapshots and quotes picked up throughout March and April

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WELCOME TO OLD TOWN!

MY BALI HOME

Visiting historical places in Singaraja

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay’s newly revamped villas

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

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DINE&DELIGHTS FIERY TIGER

Relish Southeast Asian dishes at Tiger Palm

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

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REST&RELAXATION

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FOTOFOLIO IMAGINE

What would happen if we lost our beaches?

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT SHE’S IN PASSION

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An Interview with Zohra Boukhari

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INVITE&INDULGE

THE SEVEN CHAKRAS The Singing Bowl treatment for balancing chakras

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This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island

6 4 BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism industry and what’s new beyond Bali

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6 6 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events

68 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

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FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY RISTY NURRAISA, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY ANGGARA MAHENDRA, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SANCTOO VILLA

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

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CAPITALCORNER

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ACTION&ATTRACTION LET’S SLIDE!

Experiencing the extreme slides at Waterbom Bali

ONCE UPON A TEA TIME

The history of a tea tradition in Jakarta

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BANDUNG ART DECO

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TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY EDNA TARIGAN, BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF WATERBOM BALI

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PRIMEPROMOTION

BRUNCH FOR MOTHERS Dear mothers, let’s celebrate international Mother’s Day at Bridges restaurant in Ubud with the one and only Robin Lim. As a midwife, Robin Lim is famously known for helping disadvantaged women give birth and providing children with proper health care. On Sunday May 8th she will be at Bridges restaurant from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to have a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch with all of you mothers out there.

This special brunch costs Rp. 350.000++/ person and Rp. 190.000++/child – and a percentage of the profits will be forwarded to Robin’s Bumi Sehat Foundation. The buffet brunch is created by notable Chef Miles Belfield and the event will be livened up by live music from Yusuf Adi and Sondang Renata. A photo exhibition by David Metcalf will also be on display.

Bridges Bali Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, (0361) 970-095 www.bridgesbali.com

EARLY BIRDS Looking for a place to stay in Bali? Then you don’t want to miss this great offer from Tjendana Villas. Located on Jalan Kunti II in Seminyak, Kunti Villas is offering up to a 45 percent discount for guests who book a One Bedroom Private Pool Villa or Two Bedroom Private Pool Villa. Meanwhile, the group’s Dampati Villas on Jalan Segara Ayu in Sanur is giving up to a 50 percent off discount for their Two Bedroom Private Pool Villa or Three Bedroom Private Pool Villa.

Both discounts are available until March 31, 2017, and bookings should be made 30 days in advance. www.tjendanavillas.com

Sunday will be perfect with The Ritz-Carlton, Bali’s new brunch at the Beach Grill restaurant. From 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., the restaurant is hosting “Brunch by the Beach” where guests are indulged with a wide range of lavish dishes such as Thai Beef Salad, Pomelo and Crab and Prawn Salad for starters and the Seafood Platter and Striploin Ribs for the main course. To end the brunch in a sweet way, “Brunch by the Beach” presents delectable desserts as well like White Chocolate Bavoroise and Almond Nougat Glace. This Sunday Brunch is available at Rp. 528,000++ /person, and guests are invited to use the resort’s main pool, the Spa’s hydropool and the Ritz Kids facilities. Happy Sunday!

The Beach Grill The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan, Nusa Dua (0361)849-8988, www.ritzcarlton.com

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BY THE BEACH

YOGA WEEKEND

HAINAN DELIGHTS Famous for their authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines, Golden Lotus at the Bali Dynasty Resort now presents a Hainanese Chicken Rice on their delightful menu.

This new addition will be available until June 30 for only Rp. 120.000 nett/portion. The spice-infused Hainanese chicken comes with a bowl of garlic rice and chili-ginger sauce that create a rich sweet and spicy taste until the last bite. It is best to indulge in this dish is with a friend, as a portion of the boneless chicken is perfect for two. Got a Chopstik membership or a loyalty card already? Then you

Yoga and DJs in the morning or at a sunset time, or both – that is what the W Retreat and Spa Bali - Seminyak is offering in their Yoga at Woosky. Located on the top of Woobar, Woosky is the perfect place to strike a yoga pose with its stunning ocean view and rhythms from the DJ. Every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8.15 a.m., everyone can join this 75-minute morning yoga class for only Rp. 150,000++, inclusive of mineral water, FIT blended shooter and the detox and decompress spa facilities at Away Spa. Not a morning person? Don’t worry as they have set up a Sunset Yoga session every Sunday at 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. for the same price, only it will last for 60 minutes. The Sunday Sunset Yoga participants will also get mineral water, FIT blended shooter and access to a sunset session at Woobar.

W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak, (0361) 300-0106 www.wretreatbali.com

are the lucky ones to get up to a 20 percent discount.

Golden Lotus Bali Dynasty Resort Jalan Kartika, Kuta, (0361) 752-403 www.balidynasty.com

HIDDEN SANCTUARY Tucked away in South Ubud, The Sanctoo Villa adds another option for those who are looking for a serene place to stay. The property has 12 villas, each complete with a private swimming pool, river view, Bose Audio Speaker, Illy espresso coffee maker and free WiFi. Among all the villas there are three that apply the philosophy of Celebes, Borneo and Balinese in their design, which add a magnificent touch to the interior. This resort also has a 24-hour restaurant, a bar and terrace lounge with a view to keep guests entertained – and of course the Sanctoo Wellness & Spa is such a haven, nestled in the middle of a tropical rainforest and waterfall.

And for those who are on a holiday with family and children, the Bali Zoo is just next door.

The Sanctoo Villa Jalan Raya Singapadu, Gianyar, (0361) 4711-222 www.thesanctoovilla.com

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The Best Brew, which is located in Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta, is now offering a delish fusion menu. This new menu is a mix of world signature delicacies that have been transformed into unique dishes that will give guests a new culinary experience. Some of the highlighted dishes are inspired by the rich flavors of India, Mexico and Spain and with the freshness of Indonesian and Japanese ingredients – try the Aloo Tikki Potato Cakes for starters, followed by the Soft Shell Crab Burrito and finish with Kheer Pudding. The Watermelon Salad is also one of the chef’s top recommendations.

The Best Brew Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta Jalan Benesari, Banjar Pengabetan (0361) 849–6606, www.fourpointsbalikuta.com

COUTURE BRUNCH Weekend brunch is quite a trend in Bali, but a haute couture brunch is surely rare on the island. And that’s what Cut Catch Cucina is excited about! This Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort’s signature dining venue introduces “The Weekend Chic Brunch” where a scrumptious buffet menu consists of delectable fresh seafood, pastas, roasts, grills and desserts are set up with fashionable food displays. A Shawarma trolley as well as tuna tartare and crepes trolleys will approach the guests, and choices of a la carte dishes are served by the wait staff that is dressed in chic outfits. “The Weekend Chic Brunch” is available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with price starting from Rp. 499,000++/person and gives guests the privilege of swimming in the resort’s pool.

Cut Catch Cucina Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort BTDc Lot N5, Nusa Dua, (0361) 849-2888 www.sofitel.com

BABY CLUB Good news is coming from Bali Safari & Marine Park as they are welcome three new babies; Singo the baby giraffe, Maji the hippopotamus, and Pembe the African white rhinoceros, which is also the first rhino to be born at the park after his mother Hima arrived six years ago. Guests on the Safari Journey can easily see Singo and Pembe grazing with their parents, while Maji is still receiving special care at the park’s nursery but will be joining his friends soon. All of them were born through a natural birthing process without any help from human beings, only under close supervision by a team of expert veterinarians.

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FRESH BREW

Bali Safari & Marine Park Jalan Bypass Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra, Km 19,8, Gianyar, (0361) 751-300 www.balisafarimarinepark.com

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BERAWA’S NIPPON Amidst the rice fields in Berawa, a new Japanese Izakaya shines its light. One Eyed Jack, a modern sake bar, offers a range of Japanese-fusion menu items created by a chef who used to work at the high-end Japanese restaurant Nobu. Numerous dishes are on their menu – the Spicy Tuna from the Bites list, for instance, is a combination of crispy rice, delicate tuna and made complete with eel sauce, while the Red Snapper from the Sashimi list is refreshing with sweet Shiso sauce and served with crispy Shitake mushrooms. The house also serves Rock Shrimp Tempura from their Small Plates selection, as well as choices of yakitori, rice bowls and noodles. Don’t forget to pair the dishes with the restaurant’s fine selections of Japanese whiskey, beer, sake and shochu for a perfect Japanese Izakaya experience.

One Eyed Jack Jalan Pantai Berawa no. c89, Canggu, 0819-9929-1888 www.facebook.com/oneeyedjackbali/

GLEE ON! Following the success of Berry Biz, Avilla Hospitality reveals their newest hotel for young people and those who are young at heart. Berry Glee embraces the concept of fun with 111 rooms that consist of Superior, Deluxe Suites, and Thematic Suites – the last one is available in three different themes; musical, movie and wonderland. This hotel also provides Family rooms that come with special themes such as sport, adventure, and dollhouse. And for those who are looking for entertainment, Berry Glee is the place to be as it is complete with Funpods, fun-themed karaoke rooms, and Keller’s restaurant that serves unique menu items and is located just by the pool.

Berry Glee Hotel Jalan Raya Kuta no. 139, (0361) 760-008 www.berrygleehotel.com

CASHLESS ATTEMPT Have you ever wished you could pay all your bills using a mobile application for a simpler life? Well your dream has come true, as KESLES is now available on the island. Together with QNB Bank, Kesles Indonesia introduces KESLES, an application to help IOS and Android users doing financial transactions. Once a member you can easily perform your transactions and also get special offers from more than 100 participating merchants, plus earn points to be exchanged with rewards. This application is easy to use, as you only need to scan the QR code of the product you want to purchase and the total amount will automatically be deducted from your account. And if you are running out of credit, you can simply top it up at the nearest ATM. www.kesles.com

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CRAFT&CULTURE

TEMPLE TO TEMPLE FIND INNER PEACE BY VISITING THESE TWO ENCHANTING TEMPLES WITH SUDAMALA SUITES & VILLAS SANUR….

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here are so many temples

is usually visited by Balinese who

was some kind of a road less

on this island and we

wish to do a Melukat (purification)

traveled as there seemed to be only

have so many prayers to

ceremony – I was lucky enough

a few cars around and the view of

pray, but sadly there may

to be able to join this ceremony,

the rice fields was such a feast to the

not be enough time to

and was even more grateful when

eyes. Upon arrival at the temple, I

visit and pray at all of them. I heard

this activity was scheduled right on

went down the about 100 stairs that

that a wise man once said, “Visit

my birthday. One of the hotel staff

led to the main temple.

places that feed your soul” and I can

emphasized how it was the perfect

say that Sudamala Suites & Villas

time for me to do this ceremony as

to a river and has 11 streams.

Sanur offers just that through their

Melukat aims to ‘rebirth’ a person.

A Pemangku (Hindu priest)

wonderful temple tour. Interested?

Accompanied by the team from

The temple is situated next

approached me and asked what

Come join me as I visit two sacred

Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur, I

brought me there. “To get herself

temples in Bali with Sudamala Suites

spent an hour getting to the temple

purified,” answered Satria Nugraha,

& Villas Sanur…

from the resort. The way we took

the Social Media Executive of

SOUL CLEANSING As a culture-minded resort, Sudamala

The Pemangku leads the Melukat ceremony.

Suites & Villas Sanur intends for their guests to have a rich cultural experience during their stay.

Balinese culture is not just evident in the comfort food they offer or the spa services they provide, and not just in their art space that regularly showcases local’s artworks or the traditional architecture in their design.

The resort actually expects guests to have a cultural connection with Bali by visiting Hindu temples, and that is why they offer a temple tour.

There are two temples to visit on their temple tour; the first one is the Tirta Sudamala Temple. Located in Bangli, Southwest Bali, this temple

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There are 11 streams to cleanse the pilgrims at Tirta Sudamala Temple.

reflexology. At each of the streams, it is mandatory to wash one’s five senses three times and pray for different wishes. As I was washing myself at the last stream I noticed that the Pemangku had prepared some rice to be put on my forehead.

When I finished, the Pemangku approached me and put his hand on my head and blessed me to peacefully coexist with the universe.

Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur who joined me for the ceremony.

The Pemangku then described the meaning of Tirta Sudamala; “Tirta means water, suda means clean, and mala means dirty. Altogether, it means to cleanse dirt with water.”

That explains why people come here to wash themselves from negative energy. But they do not only ‘wash their negativity away,’ as each of the 11 streams has its own meaning. “One is to rinse the

The performers of the Baris Cina dance are ‘in trance’.

another one to wash away sickness

guided me to the river next to the

He put the rice on my forehead and I

and karma, while others are to

stream and told me to take a dip

never felt more decontaminated.

put off burden, sins, and stress,”

and wash my head, ears, mouth,

explained the Pemangku while

nose, and hands. I had to wash

IN TRANCE WE TRUST

giving me a cloth to cover my legs.

each of them three times to clear all

The day after Melukat I continued my

Afterwards, Satria had me sit

the negative thoughts and vibes from

temple tour by going to the Blanjong

on the ground where the river and

my mind and soul, and hopefully

Temple in Sanur. It was two days

the streams were on each side of

I would become a more positive

after Kuningan Day and a full moon

me and the Pemangku was right in

thinker afterwards.

was expected to show up in the

front of me saying some prayers

After approximately 15 minutes

night sky. People were preparing

in the Balinese language – and in

of dipping myself in the cold river,

the Baris Cina Dance when I arrived

between the prayers, Satria told me

the Pemangku took me to the 11

at the temple. In the middle of the

to praise all my wishes and hope

streams. Flowing from small bamboo

crowd I met Wayan Suryanata,

wholeheartedly. Then the Pemangku

tubes, the water felt almost like

a concierge at Sudamala Suites

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negative vibe and clear the chakra,

& Villas Sanur who’s also a local

who are chosen will suddenly go

that regularly prays in this temple.

into a trance.

He took me around and explained

Wayan took me to the center

all about the dance as well as

of the temple to see the Baris Cina

showing me the cenotaph of Sri

Dance. There were almost 50

Kesari Warmadewa, a Syailendra

dancers, each of them wearing white

descendant who was also the

Balinese traditional attire. Suddenly,

founder of the Borobudur Temple.

their hands started to do a dancing

The Syailendra Dynasty was a

movement. They were then divided

Far left, left and above: the cultureoriented Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur.

Buddhist kingdom who ruled Java

into two groups, forming a battle

back in 914 A.D. The Blanjong

position. One group acted as the

Temple was first built to be the home

Balinese and the other one as the

earth. Surprisingly, although the

of the cenotaph where pilgrims

Chinese. Within five minutes they

dancers seem to hurt themselves with

could commemorate Sri Kesari

fire and other sharp items, no one

Warmadewa’s journey to the east.

was physically hurt – they remained

Inside the cenotaph there is an

resistant.

inscription that tells the tale of how

Without a doubt that was the

Bali, led by Sri Kesari Warmadewa,

most magical dance I had ever

won the battle against China. “Thus

witnessed within an only one-meter

the Baris Cina Dance is performed

distance. Towards the end some

once in a while to honor the winning

of audience began to help the ‘in

of that battle, and to tell the story

trance’ dancers ‘go back’ to the

through a beautiful performance. It

present world. The Pemangku also

is always performed by the locals

splashed holy water onto their heads

who are also in a ‘trance’ during

to get them back and help them find

the performance,” said Wayan who

themselves again.

then explained that the trance often

all started to dance and some of

happens during a traditional dance

them were screaming, marking their

– people who are about to dance

trance phase.

meditate and pray, then the ones

By Suhartina Sindukusumo Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur

Some began to cry and laugh,

Jalan Sudamala no. 20, Sanur

and some did extreme actions like

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taking a sword from the ground and

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stabbing themselves, while the others were stabbing each other. Performed by the youngsters and the elders, the dance was so remarkable and the trance phase added a mystical vibe.

The dancers’ bodies were taken over by the spirits of the Chinese and Balinese warriors who had passed away, yet their soul still stayed on

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The purification package at Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur comes with a two-night stay, a one-time dinner and a Balinese massage for two as well as daily breakfast, an Englishspeaking guide, a temple donation and a private car.

LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

WELCOME TO OLD TOWN! IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE SINGARAJA WAS DETECTED ON THE TOURIST RADAR. SO OUR TEAM DROVE UP TO THE CITY TO FIND SOME OLD GEMS FROM THE GOLDEN ERA…

O

nce a central

make a comeback as one of Bali’s

government city,

‘it’ areas.

Singaraja used to be the most

THE CHINESE HERITAGE

happening city

It is best to arrive in Singaraja

Ling Gwan Kiong remains one of the oldest Chinese temples in Bali.

in Bali. But now, this capital of the

around 10 a.m. to taste the famous

Buleleng Regency seems very quiet,

Siobak for brunch. This signature

as Kuta and Denpasar have taken

dish of Singaraja is basically a pork

the original taste. A plate of the

over its role. Notable as a port town

dish that combines Chinese-style

pork dish consists of everything that

located in Northern Bali, Singaraja

roasted pork and Balinese suckling

one can name in a pig, including

is home to age-old colonial-styled

pig. There are numerous Siobak

the meat, innards, intestine, fat,

houses from the Dutch colonial era

eateries in Singaraja, but Siobak

and skin. All of them cooked with

where locals now live, as well as

Khe lok is known to serve the best

different techniques, some are roasted

historical buildings like a klenteng (a

Siobak in town.

and others are steamed and fried.

Chinese synagogue) and a library

Created by Tan Khe Lok, a

A sauce made of onion, clove,

of lontar manuscripts. To those who

Chinese-Balinese man who resided

cinnamon, garlic, pepper, brown

fancy a different kind of getaway,

and opened the kiosk in 1964,

sugar, and tauco completes this dish

this city is a unique destination to

Siobak Khe Lok is now one of the

– the sauce is poured over the dish

explore. Some newly-built hotels

attractions that draw people to

but one can ask for the sauce to be

including a Tauzia’s Pop Hotel have

Singaraja. When Tan Khe Lok passed

served separately to taste the real

started to open their doors, as if

away, his son Yu An took over the

flavor of the pork. Please note that

marking that Singaraja will soon

business and has been maintaining

the perfect time to get to Siobak Khe

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why this library is also known as Museum Lontar. All manuscripts used to be written in the ancient Balinese language, but now most of them have been translated into the official language of Indonesia.

Located in Sasana Budaya (which used to be the Buleleng Kingdom compound), this library is settled

Lok is between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to avoid extremely long queues.

After having brunch at Siobak Khe Lok, continue the journey to another Chinese-Balinese heritage site. Located downtown, Ling Gwan Kiong is a Chinese Temple – also called a klenteng – for the Buddhists

A lontar manuscript at Gedong Kirtya.

and Konghucu, built in 1873.

This temple is usually packed with pilgrims who come to pray during

temple are far from plain, as a lot

in an old Dutch colonial house

the New Moon, Death Moon and

of them narrate a story or myths

and divided into three parts: one

Chinese New Year – even those

from old Chinese manuscripts. The

stores the 1,700 bundles of lontar

from outside Singaraja come to Ling

temple keepers are humble and

manuscripts where guests can read

Gwan Kiong to pray during those

open to share the story of the temple

three ceremonies.

including the sacred cremation ritual,

This temple is easy to spot from the road with its red color

which will entice history and cultural enthusiasts.

dominating most parts of the temple.

Walking into the temple area,

LONTAR MANUSCRIPTS

one can feel the old ambience of

Gedong Kirtya, a library that keeps

Chinatown in the ‘50’s – there is a

all the documents and manuscripts

lotus pond to welcome the visitors,

along the road to Indonesia’s

a water bridge to connect the

independence, is the next place to

entrance and the praying area, and

visit. What makes this library unique

dragon and snake figures scattered

is the fact that all the documents are

around the temple. The walls of the

written on lontar leaves, and that’s

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Discover Buleleng’s golden era at Museum Buleleng.

SUNSET AND CHILL After strolling around the town, it is time to enjoy the sunset view from Buleleng Port. But before that, let’s visit Pura Segara, a Hindu temple that sits right at the tip of the port.

Since 1917 this temple has been used for the spiritual ceremony prior to Nganyud, a Balinese ritual to scatter cremation ashes at the edge of the port.

Not far from the temple, there is a range of street foods to stoke Pura Segara sits at the tip of Buleleng Port.

up one’s energy after exploring all these historical and cultural sites in Singaraja – Balinese nasi campur,

them, another is the office where

even cars and clothes that were

meatballs, and Siobak are found

civil servants stand by to educate or

once used and worn by Buleleng’s

here. A little tip, it is best to sit near

answer guests’ questions regarding

governors. Museum Buleleng is

the Yudha Mandalatama Monument,

the library, and the last is to keep

also home to some of the area’s

which stands tall at the center of the

some of the oldest lontar documents

ancient artifacts like sarcophagus,

port, and enjoy the ocean view in

and the history of the manuscripts.

giant puppets called ogoh-ogoh, old

Singaraja.

And sometimes, there are staff in the

money, and priceless paintings.

By Suhartina Sindukusumo

third room that can give guests the The Yudha Mandalatama Monument is the best spot to watch sunset at Buleleng Port.

basic knowledge about writing on a lontar using a traditional penknife and candlenut. Interesting, isn’t it?

Still in the Sasana Budaya compound, Museum Buleleng is another site to see after exploring Gedong Kirtya. This museum showcases some historical items of Buleleng, including Balinese puppets from the 1950’s, gamelan framed government documents, and Gedong Kirtya & Museum Buleleng Sasana Budaya Jalan Veteran no. 20 (0362) 226-45

Siobak Khe Lok Jalan Surapati no. 66 Kampung Tinggi (0362) 227-60

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Klenteng Ling Gwan Kiong Jalan Erlangga no.65

PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA

(traditional musical instrument),

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Fiery Tiger FROM THE BRAIN BEHIND SARONG, MAMA SAN AND HUJAN LOCALE, TIGER PALM IS NOW ADDING TO THE ISLAND’S CULINARY SCENE WITH ITS SELECTION OF AUTHENTIC SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOOD…

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elmed by internationally renowned Chef Will Meyrick, the Sarong Group never seems

to sleep when it comes to offering up high-quality food, especially to the people in Bali. Following the success of its other restaurants on the island – as well as a number of dining places outside of Bali like E&O Jakarta, Mama San Hong Kong and Mama San Malaysia – the group has opened up yet another excellent restaurant. Located on the ground floor of the Seminyak Village, Tiger Palm offers a selection of Southeast Asian dishes that will fire up everyone’s appetite…

RICH WITH SPICES Mind you the portions at Tiger Palm are really generous, so I think it is best to share this culinary experience

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Five Spice Duck Bun

with a friend or a group of your

Cooked with cinnamon, fennel,

lettuce, this salad is colorful with

favorite people. It was a beautiful

cardamom, pepper and star anise,

thinly sliced yam beans and carrots.

Friday afternoon when my friend

the duck meat in the Five Spice Duck

Not to mention the peanut sauce and

and I had lunch at Tiger Palm – and

Bun is very tender and sweet as it is

Vietnamese mint, which make this

we immediately fell in love with

first braised and stir-fried before it

dish flavorful and fresh!

the interior of the restaurant as we

is stuffed into the delicate bun. The

Moving on to the main dishes

walked in. Designed with an eclectic

Five Spice Duck Bun is also served

we opted for the Tom Yum Steamed

style, the interior marries a modern

with a homemade chili sauce that

Whole Fish (Rp. 200,000++) from

tropical setting with vintage Malay

gives an extra punch to each bite.

the Curries and Braises list on

and Tiki-pop highlights.

Meanwhile, spicy food lovers will

the main course menu – and as

drool over the Crispy Squid Thai

soon as the waiter served the dish

a waiter handed us the restaurant’s

Basil. As the name suggests the

we were sure that we made the

extensive menu – the starters consisted

Thai basil and squid in this dish are

right decision. Served on burning

of dim sum, bites and salad, while

crunchy, and the spiciness of the

charcoal, the whole steamed

the main course is divided into

whole dish is quite sharp due to the

fish was really flavorsome with

Curries and Braises, Tandoori and

torched ginger flower. But the chili

galangal, lemongrass, coriander,

Roasting, Stir Fries, Crispy Things and

jam, which is served along with the

lime and chili jam. The fish meat

Malaysian Signature. After giving it

dish, surprisingly tones down the hot

was very succulent, and the soup so

some thought, we settled on the Five

flavor with its sweet taste.

fresh that we could taste the richness

After we sat down at our table,

Spice Duck Bun with Homemade Chili

But our appetizer round didn’t

of the spices in every spoonful

Sauce (Rp. 65,000++) and Crispy

stop there. From the salad menu

Squid Thai Basil Chili Jam Torch

we decided to have the Malay

Ginger Flower (Rp. 80,000++) for

Chicken “Bang Bang” Salad (Rp.

list, the Siamese Prawn Curry (Rp.

our appetizers.

100,000++). Served with papaya

180,000++) was no less interesting.

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we took.

Still from the Curries and Braises

Malay Chicken “Bang Bang” Salad

have a special place in Chef Will Meyrick’s heart, and he shares that love with the people in Bali. It was Will himself that designed the menu, which was all based on his travels and culinary research in Southeast Asia, and his experience in meeting the region’s top chefs. Each dish

Salted Caramel and Espresso Martini Ice Cream

Biryani Rice

at Tiger Palm beautifully blends the island’s high quality products with

The prawn was perfectly cooked,

dessert menu is the “Bubur Madura”

Southeast Asia’s traditional cooking

and the whole dish was so rich in

that consists of black sticky rice with

techniques. And that formula creates

flavor with pineapple, kaffir, lime,

palm sugar, coconut tapioca noodles

a dining experience that exposes the

coconut milk and Thai basil. Each

and coconut ice cream – but our

rich culture and culinary history of

portion of the main course was

personal favorite was the Salted

Southeast Asia in the tropical setting

generous already, but they would

Caramel and Espresso Martini Ice

of Bali. Tiger Palm is open every day

be more complete with some rice

Cream (Rp. 70,000++). This dish

from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

for the side dish – so Tiger Palm

is sensational with cacao nibs and

By Risty Nurraisa

offers Jasmine or Biryani rice. We

honeycomb that adds a crunchy

personally loved the Biryani.

texture, as well as the black sticky

Tiger Palm

rice to complete the layers.

Seminyak Village, Ground Floor

SOUTHEAST STYLE

After our dining experience

Jalan Kayu Jati No. 8, Seminyak

As always, you must save some room

at Tiger Palm we could see that

(0361) 474-1824

for dessert. One of the stars of the

Southeast Asia and its traditions

www.tigerpalmbali.com

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FOOD PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA, ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF TIGER PALM

ingredients from overseas, as well as

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FROM MOROCCO TO BELGIUM, SHE NOW CALLS BALI HER HOME. ZOHRA BOUKHARI NEVER STOPS EXPLORING HER PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN…

three to five years, but look at us now, we’ve been living here for 21 years and counting.

BB: When you first came here, had you already become an interior designer?

ZB: No, not at all. I’ve always loved interior design, but I never took a formal class on that subject nor had

I

I thought I would be a designer. t all started from a hobby.

the same time, my husband and I

It all started when I decorated my

Zohra Boukhari has always

were thinking to move out of the

own apartment in Belgium and my

been passionate about

country and we thought Bali would

guests loved the way I designed my

interior design, which she has

be perfect, as it was quite the main

space. I did the same in Bali, but

expressed in her properties like

talk of the town. We heard that there

since the culture and tradition are so

The Shaba and Balquisse Heritage

were many opportunities in the art

rich here, I wanted to explore more

Hotel, The Bistrot and Balique

and design industries so we decided

to find items that are inspiring for

restaurants, and her accessories

to move, without researching

the house. That was when I realized

stores Shan Shan and Shahinaz

anything about Bali and Indonesia.

I have a passion in interior design

Collection. While taking care of all

We moved with Balquisse, our son.

and I’m very much inspired when I

her properties, she also designed other hotel brands such as Four Points by Sheraton Kuta in Bali and Bistronomy in Jakarta. Three years ago, this Moroccan-born lady finally opened the Balquisse Warehouse, which is home to her products now available for purchase. When originality meets great ideas, Zohra Boukhari (ZB) has proved that the possibilities are boundless, which she shares with Bali & Beyond (BB).

BB: What brought you to Bali?

ZB: When I lived in Belgium 25 year ago, I used to find handicrafts from Bali almost everywhere in the market.

At that time, many Europeans went to Bali and came back bringing

Zohra Boukhari

clothes, accessories, and more. At

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

She’s in Passion

We only planned to stay in Bali for

The interiors at La Dunia, Zohra’s newest project in Batu Bolong, Canggu.

visited a traditional market and start

it reminds the people of their

do the finishing touches in other

imagining how to mix and match all

grandmother’s house or a place

islands like Java or Nusa Tenggara.

the items I found there with the ones

that they have traveled to. Every

I always try to involve the local’s

I have at home.

object means love for me. I am into

best in my work.

Eventually, this hobby of mine

authentic items that can be mixed

was discovered by Michelle from

and matched with other authentic

BB: What does it take to be a

DaLa Spa. She contacted me and

products.

successful interior designer?

liked my style, so I decorated the

ZB: A lot of sacrifice, hard work

DaLa Spa. After that my husband

BB: How do you find inspiration?

and passion. Don’t ever stop and

and I built our house, which is

ZB: Most of the time I ask my clients

think that you know enough. You

now The Shaba in Jimbaran. From

what inspires them, then I align it

have to be a leader; you need to

then on, a lot of people asked me

with my own inspiration. That’s how

make people understand what you

to decorate their houses; many of

I respect them. But what always

want. Because when you’re really

them are Indonesians who wanted

has inspired me are the details in

passionate, you can be really mad,

me to design their houses with an

everything and everywhere. Bali

sensitive, and frustrated when the

Indonesian touch. I have many

inspires me a lot. And trips also

results are not what you’ve expected.

projects in Asia and Europe as

always inspire me. When I started

So you need to choose and treat the

well, but I am always excited to

The Bistro, I had just gotten back

people who work with you.

do projects in Bali and other parts

from New York and that city was

of Indonesia because I don’t need

the main inspiration for the project. I

BB: What’s more to come?

to travel far to do my work, which

travel to be inspired. Inspiration is a

ZB: I follow my nature, but will

means I have much time to give all

feeling and an intuition, so we have

definitely focus more on Shan

my love and soul into it.

to travel and not just read books or

Shan, my accessories store, and

browse the internet.

other projects in Bali. I am currently

BB: How do you describe your style?

working on DaLa Spa in Ubud,

ZB: Authentic and heritage

BB: Have you contributed enough

a gelato project in Batu Bolong,

perseverance. I am more into

to Bali?

a hotel in Portugal, and a café in

products that are already used,

ZB: Indonesia actually, not only Bali.

Malaysia. I just finished La Dunia,

and I always try to recycle or reuse

Indonesia for me is important. It is a

the newest gem in Canggu. And

them and mix them with other stuff.

part of me and my family. So I will

Shan Shan store in Batu Bolong is on

I am into refinement and beauty.

always put Indonesian heritage in

the way.

Everything I put, I want it to remind

my projects. I design my products in

By Suhartina Sindukusumo

everyone of something. Maybe

Bali, but I often produce them and

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INVITE&INDULGE

THE SEVEN CHAKRAS BALANCING CHAKRAS WITH THE SINGING BOWL TREATMENT AT TJAKRA 7 SPA…

I even forgot that I was in Kuta after I walked into the spa.

NATURAL VIBRATION Tjakra 7 Spa’s assistant manager Ayu

C

Mas welcomed me with a glass of hakra actually

deal with almost every day, whether

mango juice and a cold towel when I

means wheel or

it is from getting stuck in traffic jams,

visited the spa one beautiful Saturday

disk, but in the

receiving never-ending emails from

afternoon, and then asked me which

Asian medical

the boss, or taking care of the kids.

treatment I would like to try. Tjakra

world, Chakra

But don’t worry, as this paradise

7 Spa has several unique treatments

refers to the wheel of energy in

island has a lot of spa sanctuaries

like Shirodara (an ancient Ayurvedic

our bodies. Each of us has a lot of

offering treatments to keep your

ritual) and Hydrotherapy (with water

chakras but there are only seven that

mind, body and soul at peace. One

pressure to relax muscles and heal

are the main ones. It is pretty crucial

of the best is the Tjakra 7 Spa, a

joint injuries), but it was the Singing

to keep these chakras in balance

healing oasis at the Pullman Bali

Bowl that attracted me the most with

because otherwise they can affect

Legian Nirwana Hotel. Although

its specialty in balancing chakras.

our health – but keeping them in

positioned in one of the busiest

balance can be quite a challenge as

areas of Bali, Tjakra 7 Spa is still

elements; earth, wind and fire,”

a little stress can cause chaos. And

serene as it is tucked away within

Ayu explained to me as I sipped

let’s face it; stress is what we have to

the hotel complex – and believe me,

my mango juice. “If these three

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“The human body consists of three

elements are unbalanced, they will

cause dizziness after this treatment

cause sickness. For instance, if the

is done, but that the uncomfortable

fire element is dominating, one could

feeling will eventually fade away.

have a fever. If the water dominates,

Ayu’s explanation made me

one could get influenza.” Using four

even more curious about this

sacred Tibetan bowls of different

treatment. After filling out the guest

sizes, the Singing Bowl treatment

form, I was escorted by a therapist

makes sure that these three elements

to a footbath that marked the

are in equal proportion. Each bowl

beginning of my ritual.

produces a deep resonant sound that sends thousands of natural vibrations

THE SINGING BOWL

into our body, mind and soul, which

The footbath at Tjakra 7 Spa takes

eventually stimulates our cells to

place at the footwash area located

vibrate in harmony. This treatment is

in the spa’s lobby. All treatments

also amazing at reducing stress and

start here before the guest enters

helping us to gain more focus.

either the ladies’ or the men’s locker

“But for guests who are not

room, which is also equipped with

familiar with meditation, they may

rain showers. After changing into a

feel dizzy at first,” Ayu continued.

bathrobe in the ladies’ room I was

“They may also find the sound of the

escorted by my therapist to one of

Singing Bowl disturbing. We suggest

the five treatment rooms. When I

that they continue the treatment

walked in I noticed that a number

because this means the vibration is

of the Tibetan Singing Bowls were

the bowls – this aimed to help me

working. But of course if the guest

already prepared on one side of

focus on getting relaxed before the

doesn’t feel comfortable, we wouldn’t

the room. I then lay on my stomach

treatment began.

push them.” Ayu also said that great

on the bed and not long after heard

stress is another reason that could

a resonating sound from one of

The Singing Bowl treatment uses sacred Tibetan bowls to help balance one’s chakras.

The Singing Bowl treatment at Tjakra 7 Spa is combined with a Balinese massage – Ayu mentioned that this combination helps guests feel more sedate throughout the ritual.

And she was right. With on-point pressure techniques the Balinese massage helped me find a calm state of mind, and before I knew it I was on the verge of falling asleep.

I was about to doze off when I felt my therapist place bowls on my chakras, one bowl on one chakra at a time. It started with the biggest bowl on my feet, another on my leg, then continued on to the base

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The treatment rooms at Tjakra 7 Spa.

of my spine, belly, liver, throat and

time on the front of my body. The

the spa area, Chill Out provides

head – the final one is the crown

Singing Bowl and Balinese massage

comfortable sofa lounges complete

chakra. On each of the chakras,

ritual took 60 minutes – and believe

with warm blankets – with a glass of

the bowl is tapped several times so

me it was one good 60 minutes as I

fresh juice; this is where one needs

that it produces a resonating sound.

could feel my stress vastly reduced.

to be to reset one’s energy after a

I remembered Ayu mentioning that

And before I knew it my therapist

spa treatment before going back

the sound could make one feel dizzy

tapped one of the bowls three times,

to “the real world”. In fact, take

– but since I’m already familiar with

marking the end of my ritual.

some time to enjoy the spa’s other

meditation I didn’t feel anything but

facilities like the infrared sauna,

peaceful. In fact, I believe the sound

LINGER ON

the steam room and the hammam

took me to a deeper and more

For the ultimate in pampering, the

pool. Or better yet, take a dip in

relaxed state of mind.

perfect way to unwind is at the Chill

the hydropool before leaving this

The treatment continued with

Out, the spa’s own lounge once the

healing sanctuary.

another Balinese massage and one

treatment is done, just like I did after

By Risty Nurraisa

more Singing Bowl session but this

my ritual was over. Located within Jalan Melasti No. 1, Legian, Kuta (0361) 762-500 www.pullmanhotels.com Scan this barcode to watch Tjakra 7 Spa on B&B Channel on Youtube

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Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

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Relishing Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Bali’s new cocktail menu, Oak-Aged Negroni and Suandatini, while waiting for the sun to set. Cheers!

Enjoying the sunset view at Bingin Beach in Pecatu in South Bali. This stunning beach has grea t waves for surďŹ ng and there are also small stalls serving comfort food and healthy drinks.

lton ndapa, a Ritz-Car ch a fun day at Ma sters oy sh Fre .

Easter Day was su ch ster Brun ort hosted an Ea d an at me Reserve as the res of ts cu st as well as the be the pass and other seafood buffet bar, while the on d rve se re le ble we s tab leccta lad sa t er ea gr loins and oth de guests with lamb into d ed me for ns tra around indulged s llar wa ntion their wine ce ster dishes. Not to me kes and some Ea ca , tes ola oc ch ere wh om ro rt a desse guests. sweets awaited the bunnies made of 38

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BY R RI RISTY STY NURRAISA AND SUHARTINA SINDUKUSUMO

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

Our cork board of photos, quotes and fun facts that we picked up while exploring in March and April ...

We spotted a kombi van at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu as the beach was packed with peop le having a picnic one fine afternoon.

nce” dinner hosted during the “Gout De Fra Delectable dishes served seared with pea pan lle a Beach Resort. Coqui

by Sofitel Bali Nusa Du m puree as well plu and a nol with honey nut gra puree, foie gras seared puree and crisp red ked cod with artichoke h as Poisson – fennel smo s offered that night. Eac of the six-course menu’ grapes – only three out e. win ne fi of beautifully with a glass dish was also paired

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REST&RELAXATION

My Bali Home FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY ELEVATES ITS ELEGANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL BY INTRODUCING THEIR NEWLY REVAMPED VILLAS…

with my check in while escorting me to a sofa in the lobby. Clearly such service shows just how top-notch the hospitality at this resort is, and how they spoil their guests.

Walking through the lobby I was once again “greeted” – but this time

E

it was by the view of the ocean. It nsconced in the Jimbaran

Earlier this year, Four Seasons Resort

felt so peaceful standing at the edge

Peninsula, Four Seasons

Bali at Jimbaran Bay introduced

of the alfresco lobby while looking

Resort Bali at Jimbaran

their newly revamped villas that

at the breathtaking ocean view,

Bay is one of the

beautifully blend Balinese design

as well as the beautifully designed

pioneers in the island’s

with modern touches.

exterior of the resort. From the

hospitality industry. When it first

lobby I could also see the bamboo-

opened its doors in 1993, Four

FLOWER GREETINGS

thatched rooftops of the villas, which

Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

A beautiful little girl approached

make the resort complex look like an

was the first large-scale luxurious

me as I walked into the resort’s

exclusive estate.

villa resort in the world as well as

lobby upon my arrival. Wearing a

the first to provide a plunge pool

Balinese traditional costume, she

hours, but the reception staff came

in each villa. This resort was also

draped a flower necklace around

back to me with the report that my

one of the trendsetters for infinity

my neck and gave me a frangipani

room was ready. Using an electric

swimming pools, since such pools

to tuck behind my ear. And with a

cart I was escorted to one of the

were quite rare in early ‘90s. It has

beautiful smile she said, “Welcome”

newly revamped villas that became

now been almost 23 years since

– a greeting that I responded to with

my home for that weekend. Four

this resort first opened, but still they

a “Thank you,” and a huge smile.

Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran

have a lot of surprises with which

Not long after, another of the hotel

Bay has three types of new villas –

to pamper their loyal customers.

staff greeted me and offered to help

Deluxe, Premier Ocean and Family

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I could have stood there for

Nirvana Shanti Bale where a yoga morning class is conducted with the view of the ocean in the background.

Premier. I stayed at the Premier

has a spacious living room with a

Villas now have enlarged plunge

Ocean Villa and fell in love with the

55-inch TV and other technology

pools. There are also daybeds at the

room as soon as I stepped in it.

like a Bluetooth Soundbar and a

villa’s bamboo-thatched roof bale

bedside Media Hub. The living room

and sundeck for one to unwind while

PRIME PREMIER

includes wonderful rattan sofas and

enjoying the breeze with a million-

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran

comfortable cushions where I easily

dollar view of the ocean to please

Bay is renown for its aesthetic

made myself at home as I enjoyed

the eyes – I remember I couldn’t take

Balinese décor throughout the resort.

my afternoon snacks.

my eyes off the horizon as I took a

The newly revamped villas are still

My villa had double sliding doors

dip in my private pool.

adorned with Balinese style, only

that connect the room to the garden

now with a more modern look.

and the pool outside, both having

view can be enjoyed from the bed

It was Jaya International, one of

also undergone a renovation – the

as the sliding doors are designed

Indonesia’s leading design firms,

Premier Ocean and Family Premier

with floor-to-ceiling glass windows

that was appointed to create the new villas, and oh did they do a wonderful job!

Compared to the resort’s old villas, the new premier ones are more spacious – the bedrooms are 50 percent bigger and are complete with the Four Seasons Bed by Simmons, which will make one sleep like a baby through the night with its luxurious linens, cloud-like duvets and its latest features such as heatabsorption and motion-separation design. Each of the new villas also

The living room at the Premier Ocean Villa.

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And guess what? That remarkable

The newly revamped Premier Ocean Villa blends Balinese design with modern touches

– I mean, what is more spectacular

The main infinity swimming pool is

than waking up to the view of the

also a wonderful place to unwind,

tranquil ocean?

while The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is truly a sanctuary with a list of healing

As much as I wanted to linger in

treatments for those who are looking

my room I couldn’t resist the urge

for some pampering.

to explore the resort, as they offer

Four Seasons Resort Bali at

a lot of fun activities. Overlooking

Jimbaran Bay also has top-notch

the ocean, the Nirvana Shanti Bale

culinary services at all their

And during the weekend, the

hosts a yoga morning class where

restaurants – expect a lavish

Sundara’s Sunday Brunch is surely

guests can absorb the positivity of

breakfast at the Taman Wantilan

not to be missed. I mean, after

the resort’s natural surroundings.

that offers local and international

staying at the resort’s new villa,

menu items. Another option is of

having champagne and relishing

course Sundara, one of the island’s

lavish dishes on Sundara’s Sunday

leading beach clubs. Nestled next

Brunch is the best way to end the

to the resort, Sundara presents

weekend getaway, isn’t it?

international cuisine with flavors that

By Risty Nurraisa

Sundara, one of the island’s top beach clubs.

soup and steamed blue mussels for example.

will keep guests coming back for more. Open daily from 11 a.m. to

Four Seasons Resort Bali

1 a.m., the beach club serves delish

at Jimbaran Bay

dishes such as Scallop Ceviche and

Jimbaran, Kuta Selatan

Steak Frites alongside their new

(0361) 70-1010

Asian fusion menu with cold noodle

www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

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FOTOFOLIO

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IMAGINE What if some day our sandy beaches are lost as large boulders from breakwater took their place? The beach we once knew was eroded away by the changing sea currents caused by new reclaimed land that disrupted the water flow. Water will always find a new path and no one can stop it.

Nature and non-eco-friendly development are the main reasons that cause erosion. In 1995 a huge development started in Serangan Island that expanded the 111 hectares of land into 481 hectares. This new land eventually “forced” the sea current to find a new way. It now travels across the southeast area of Bali through Sanur Beach in Denpasar, to Lebih Beach in Gianyar, and up to the Klungkung beach areas.

Sanur has nine kilometers of coastal area that has now lost much its beach. In the 1990’s, the Indonesian government, hand in hand with the government of Japan, revitalized the beach and made some barriers to prevent waves from directly impacting the coast. But the data published by the Department of Public Works of Bali in 2011 stated that erosion occurs along 102.5 kilometers of the 437.7 kilometers of the coastal area of Bali.

Imagine if we lose more beaches in the future…

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Sanur Beach with a boat on the foreground. In the 1980’s, the beach area extended around this traditional boat. The coastline around Sanur and the southeast area of Bali up to Klungkung regency has been subject to significant erosion.

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

Let’s Slide!

WITH FOUR NEW EXTREME SLIDES AND A FLOWRIDER, WATERBOM BALI WILL GET YOUR ADRENALINE PUMPING AND MAKE YOUR DAY!

Waterbom Bali who welcomed me on the day I visited the park, encouraged me to hold all thoughts of taking the last one as my first attempt. And as he mentioned that, I remembered seeing a sign upon entering the new slides compound that said, “Resist the urge to try the big one first. Start from the

I

small one and build your confidence t has been 15 years since

In addition, Waterbom Bali has also

to get on to the bigger slides” – and

Waterbom Bali first opened

installed a flowrider, a new addition

so I decided to try the Twin Racers

its doors in Bali, but it is still

for guests who want to surf within

first before I experienced the Smash

one of the most visited tourist

the waterpark area. So, are you

Down 2.0.

attractions on the island.

ready to ride and slide?

Located in the heart of Kuta,

The Twin Racers is tricky and it requires a mat that comes with a

Waterbom Bali had 13 slides and

NEW IN THE HOOD

handgrip. The thought of using a

attractions already, yet they are

Twin Racers, Double Twist, Fast N’

mat made this slide seem “friendly”,

still adding more. Recently they

Fierce and Smash Down 2.0 – those

yet once I laid on the mat with my

launched four new extreme slides

are names of the new slides at

face looking forward, I was thrilled

– trust me when I say “extreme”

Waterbom Bali, the last one being the

as the guard pushed me down.

as these slides will get one’s heart

most extreme of them all. Tommy, the

Before I knew it, I was sliding down

pumping with a mass of adrenaline.

Assistant Web Marketing Manager of

and finally splashed into a pool. As

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the name suggests the Twin Racers

go over them all and that makes

some energy as I was keeping the

for me was like a screaming race

you and your car jump, right? That

best for the last – the Smash Down

between me and the person next to

is kind of what happens when you

2.0 was waiting at the end of

me, because this water ride consists

pass the double loop of this slide.

my extreme-slide experience. The

of two slides, side by side. And

This slide is just as quick and as jaw

Smash Down 2.0 is a 25.9-meter

though it was one of the most extreme

dropping as the Twin Racers, but

slide that stands at an almost 90

rides I have ever tried, I couldn’t fight

I personally feel that the two loops

degree angle, which makes it the

the urge to try the others.

made my heart pound more, literally.

most thrilling slide among them all.

Yet, I still did not give up. After

It starts with one lying down in a

Double Twist for my second ride,

I had to queue when I went to the

the Double Twist I went straight to

capsule-like case and then in less

and while waiting for my turn all I

the Fast N’ Fierce to continue my

than five seconds you will slide

could hear were people screaming

unforgettable experience. Like the

like a bullet. I could feel my heart

and laughing – but not too terrifying

Twin Racers this one consists of two

beating faster as I was queuing to

for an amateur adrenaline-seeker

slides side by side, and trust me, the

get into the capsule. When my turn

like me however. After a while it was

name says it all as everything seems

came, I lay down in the capsule and

finally my turn, and again the guard

to go so quick. I just laid down and

then the door was closed. Suddenly

pushed me to let me slide through

put my hands on my shoulder – as

the underneath part of the capsule

the double loop before I went

instructed by the guard – then water

opened and I was sliding really

into the pool. Let me give you an

flowed fast from behind me and

fast. I could not feel my face or my

illustration – imagine you are driving

within seconds, pushed me down to

heartbeat – I felt like I was flying

a car at high speed. There are some

slide into the pool.

before finally I found myself landing

speed bumps on the road but you

All three rides really pumped up

don’t really see them. So you just

my adrenaline, but I still had saved

in the pool.

After I tried all four of the new extreme slides, I felt I deserved to take a dip in the flowing pool called the Lazy River, just to catch my breath and let my adrenaline rush calm down.

Fast N’ Fierce (left) and Twin Racers (above newest slides ), two of the at Waterbom Bali.

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CATCHING WAVE After spending some time in the Lazy River, I was ready to try the one other addition at Waterbom Bali, the Flowrider Double, which I personally call “Surfing 101”. As one of the first flowriders on the island, the Flowrider Double gives everyone a surfing experience on a five-foot immovable wave. Supplied by Wave Loch, a notable wave supplier company, guests need to pay extra for a 30-minute or one-hour session to surf the wave using a stand-up board or a body board. concentration is your main key.

Flowrider Double is between 3 p.m.

would suggest going with the body

Some waves are easy to catch,

to 6 p.m. when it is less crowded

board first, so you can get your

but some are not. Once you miss

and the sun is rather friendlier.

balance and “tame” the wave.

the wave, you could fall and find

By Suhartina Sindukusumo

Once you’ve mastered this one,

yourself going with the water, and

surfing with the stand-up board will

that’s actually where the fun is.

Waterbom Bali

be easier. Mind you, the flowrider

When you are finished, you just

Jl. Kartika, Kuta

might look easy, but once the wave

might be confident enough to surf

(0361) 755-676

flows harder it gets trickier and

in the sea. The best time to try the

www.waterbom-bali.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF WATERBOM BALI

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BEYONDBALI

Bandung Art Deco ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF OLD BUILDINGS IN “PARIJS VAN JAVA” FOR THE SAKE OF NOSTALGIA…

Priangan highlands attracted the Dutch in developing this area, which at that time was mostly covered by forests and sparsely populated.

Access to the area was difficult, as one needed to take an arduous trip by a boat or raft and to cross mighty rivers like the Citarum and the Cimanuk.

B

The first coffee plantation was andung has been

and materials. It was first born in

established on the southern side of

attracting visitors

France and went worldwide from the

Tangkuban Perahu in 1789, and

for years. In 1941,

‘20s up until the ‘40s. In Indonesia,

a horse track was built three years

approximately 200,000

Bandung has the largest area of

earlier. During the Raffles’ tenure

visitors flocked to the

Art Deco buildings. This city is also

(1811-1815), some state land was

flourishing city, making it a major

home to one of the world’s largest

sold to entrepreneurs – who cleared

tourist destination. At that time,

remaining collections of Art Deco

the forested slopes and started to

Bandung was the most modern city

architecture from the 1920s.

plant coffee, tea and cinchona

in Indonesia due to its meticulous

So prepare your camera and

(kina), all of which flourished since

urban planning and large profits

come with me as I stroll around

Tangkuban Perahu has fertile soil

from productive plantations.

the city on the hunt for Art Deco

due to the volcano. From 1831 to

buildings. But before that, let me

1870, under the harsh “Cultivation

heritage from its heyday is still

take you back in time to when

System”, a lion’s share of the profits

well preserved and remarkable to

Bandung was first developed…

sent back to Holland came from the

Today, Bandung’s precious

see – specifically Bandung’s Art

coffee beans grown in this area.

Deco buildings. Art Deco is an

BACK IN TIME

influential visual art design that

Bandung was just being inhabited

the Priangan highlands were open

combines eclectic traditional craft

at the beginning of the 19th century.

to private investors and the number

motifs with Machine Age imagery

The fertile surroundings of the

of plantations jumped to over 150.

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By the end of the 19th century

The Dutch then decided to develop Bandung as a modern city – they even decided to move the colonial capital to this city. Fast forward to 1955, when Bandung hosted the first Asia-Africa Conference, one of the most important events leading towards the Non-Aligned Movement.

Today Bandung is home to 2.5 million people, and has a major highway and a busy airport that connects the city with the outside most interesting architecturally is the

Asia-Africa Conference in 1955,

Societeit Concordia, the first notable

also known as the Bandung

THE NOSTALGIA

and most historical building on this

Conference, which was attended

With such rich history, there is no

street and probably in the whole of

by representatives from 29 countries.

doubt that Bandung has a number of

Bandung for that matter.

Prior to this international conference,

world.

old buildings that are very interesting

Built in 1895, Societeit Concordia

Indonesia’s first president Sukarno

to see as they are well preserved.

served as a clubhouse for the rich

changed the name of the building

The first place to visit is on Jalan

in and around Bandung, mostly

to Gedung Merdeka (Independence

Asia-Afrika, which is the largest area

the successful Preangerplanters.

Building).

of Art Deco buildings. One of the

This building also hosted the first

In 1965, Gedung Merdeka witnessed another international

Left page: Gedung Sate.

This page: Gedung Merdeka (top right) and one of the Art Deco buildings on Jalan Asia-Afrika (below).

event, the Asian-African Islamic Conference. In 2005, some of the conferences of the Asian African Summit, and was attended by representatives from 106 countries, were also held here. And in 2015, Gedung Merdeka became a part of the third and 60th Anniversary Conference Summit that was attended by representatives of 109 countries. Today, Gedung Merdeka serves as a museum commemorating the Bandung Conference.

Still in the same neighborhood, the Grand Hotel Preanger (now Prama Grand Preanger) and the Savoy Homann Hotel are two other Art Deco buildings you must see.

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These two also took part in the international conferences held at Gedung Merdeka by providing accommodations for the delegates.

Many of the Third World’s luminaries stayed there. What’s more interesting? Visitors can see the hotel’s guestbooks that are full of the signatures of the world’s important people.

Those two hotels as well as

The Savoy Homann Hotel.

Gedung Merdeka are such superb heritage examples of Art Deco architecture in Bandung. Although

Bank also have curvy facades and

Built in 1930s by the founder of

most of them have undergone some

vertical towers. Despite the modern

Indonesian news agency ANTARA,

renovation, they still retain the original

life in the area, Braga still boasts the

Vila Isola is now a part of the

facade of horizontal lines, curvy

trace of Art Deco’s heyday.

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

corners and geometric boxes that are

(UPI). This building is remarkable for

THE PARIJS VAN JAVA

a photograph – it is a masterpiece

Let’s move on to Jalan Braga to

Now, let’s leave the city center and

of Wolff Schoemaker, the Java-born

find more Art Deco buildings. Braga

go to the Gedung Sate area where

Dutch architect. Guests will need an

is the heart of Bandung in its golden

the golden era of Bandung first

official permit to see the interior, but

era where one could find a Swiss

flourished in 1920s. In 1918, the

everyone can admire this beauty

watch, a tailored suit, and more. This

Dutch began constructing a “new

freely from the outside.

street is also home to the Majestic,

town” to the northeast of the old

the first cinema in Bandung that

business district. Gedung Sate (the

urban archeologist to enjoy the Art

was built by Schoemaker in 1925.

city’s icon) and its surroundings,

Deco heritage in Bandung. All that

There is also the former DENIS Bank,

including the beautiful De Driekleur

is needed is this basic information

designed by Aalbers in 1935, which

(now BTPN Bank), are the result of

and Google maps. Here’s a little

now belongs to Bank Jabar Banten

this development. Adorned by trees

tip, don’t ask the locals where

(BJB). Like the Savoy Homann Hotel,

along the streets as well as parks and

to find the Art Deco buildings as

the Majestic Cinema and the DENIS

Dutch colonial houses and villas, this

most of them have little knowledge

area is why the locals have dubbed

about the term “Art Deco”. For the

Bandung “Parijs van Java”.

ultimate experience, just browse the

Jalan Riau, Jalan Aceh, Jalan

De Driekleur building now serves as BTPN Bank.

One doesn’t need to be an

internet to find a Bandung city tour

Belitung and Dago are also must see

that focuses on the subject. One

for everyone coming to Bandung,

more note; it is best to visit Bandung

but since we are still on the hunt

during the weekdays to avoid the

for Art Deco buildings, I’m going

traffic jams. Other than that, please

to take you up into the hills. On the

enjoy Parijs van Java and all its old

road heading to Lembang (the hilly

preserved architecture!

area in Bandung), stands Vila Isola.

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the characteristics of Art Deco design.

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CAPITALCORNER

ONCE UPON

A TEA TIME EXPERIENCING BATAVIA’S TEA TRADITION IN THE OLD PART OF TOWN… 60

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ot so many people know that Jakarta has a unique tea tradition that all began in the Glodok area.

Located in West Jakarta, Glodok is the city’s China Town, where the

Chinese influence is very evident in their food, business and cultural buildings. And the story of the early tea routine in Jakarta has now become the talk of the town, since the Pantjoran Tea House began to operate last December. Located on Jalan Pancoran Raya, right at the southern gate of the old town, this teahouse is not just a unique place to unwind in the afternoon but is also rich with history. Let’s discover the story while sipping some hot tea…

The interior of Pantjoran Tea House.

KAPITAN GAN DJIE It was German botanist Andreas Clever who first brought

Glodok had been a busy trading area for centuries,

tea from Japan to Jakarta (known as Batavia back then)

so no wonder there were so many traders passing by

in 1684. But at that time tea was not consumed – it

the couple’s house. Generous at heart, Nyai Gan Djie

was only planted around Tijgersgracht, the main canal

served eight pots of tea every day in front of their house

of Batavia. The tea routine began almost two centuries

so that people could take a rest and drink some tea.

later when the third Chinese Kapitan (Kapitein Der

Since then, drinking tea became a routine in Batavia.

Chinezeen) Gan Djie and his wife Nyai Gan Djie lived

Not only that, tea was believed to be the remedy for

in Glodok.

overcoming the dysentry epidemic going on at that time. Legend has it, the story of Kapitan Gan Djie and Nyai Gan Djie is the origin of Patekoan Street (now Jalan Perniagaan) – “Pat” is the Chinese for “eight”, the amount of teapots Nyai Gan Djie served on a daily basis, and “teko” is the Indonesian for “teapot”.

Recently, the Jakarta Old Town Revitalization Corp (JOTRC) hand in hand with local government is revitalizing Jakarta’s old town with China Town as their main focus. One of the buildings that they renovated was the old pharmacy building named Aphoteek Chung Hwa, which is less than 500 meters away from Patekoan. After undergoing renovation for more than a half year, the old pharmacy has been transformed into a vintage teahouse with Chinese-style interior and a wide area on its second floor. That old building has now become the Pantjoran Tea House, which is much influenced by the Gan Djie couple.

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The Pantjoran Tea House is offering selections of tea from various countries and is also serving delectable dishes.

ALL ABOUT TEA The Pantjoran Tea House is now the number one place to enjoy the best selection of tea in the capital. The house serves various types of tea from several countries that are famous for their tea products and tradition such as China, Japan, Sri Lanka and India. The Pantjoran Tea House is also working with Jakarta-based company Koningsplein Tea to import those tea varieties straight from their country of origin.

The selection of tea is endless. From the hot tea menu, the selection of Chinese teas consist of Jasmine, tea – I personally love the last one as the chrysantemum

Tea House also has selections of cold tea, although

flower-based tea is believed to be a natural coolant that

the options are not as many as the hot ones – the cold

is good for lowering the body temperature. The house’s

beverages include Chrysanthemum, Sencha, Earl Grey

Japanese tea is no less interesting – try the Genmaicha

and Orange Pekoe tea.

tea and feel the sensation of Japanese green tea served with roasted brown rice. It’s excellent!

The best part about this teahouse is the fact that they serve high-quality tea at affordable prices – the cold

Choices of English and Indonesian Premium teas are

tea starts from Rp. 8,000, while the hot tea is from Rp.

also available at the Pantjoran Tea House. The Earl Grey

16,000. And of course teatime wouldn’t be complete

and English Breakfast tea are among the options from

without some great food. Although surrounded by

the English menu, while Fine Flowery and Orange Pekoe

Jakarta’s culinary scene, the Pantjoran Tea House offers

tea are under the Indonesian Premium list. The Pantjoran

various dishes that are just as delicious. The special

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Oolong, Phu Earl, Smoky Green and Chrysanthemum

menu of the house is the Pantjoran fried rice, served with fruit bits to add red color to the rice. Their angsio tofu and shrimp salted egg are also the stars of the menu.

AROUND THE BLOCK After enjoying the selections of tea and food at the Pantjoran Tea House, it is best to continue exploring the Chinese culture in Jakarta by strolling around the area – after all, Glodok is the heart of Chinese culture in the capital. The Chandra Naya building on Jalan Gajah Mada is one of the must-visit places. This Chinese-style building was the house of Major Khouw Kim An, the leader of Chinese society from 1910-1916, and is now flanked by the Novotel Gadjah Mada. And less than 300 meters away from the tea house is Gloria alley, which is home to various authentic Indonesian dishes such as bakmi (noodle) and the oldest coffee shop in Jakarta, the Ice Coffee Tak Kie.

By Edna Tarigan Pantjoran Tea House Jalan Pancoran Raya, Glodok, Jakarta 0852-6324-5534 Instagram: @pantjoran_tea

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BEYONDUPDATES

LOCAL’S BEST It was a night to remember when the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, hand in hand with Sababay Wines, hosted a “Road Trip Bali to Jogja” dinner that beautifully paired local cuisine with local wine. Held at Bogey’s Teras, this event indulged guests with delectable dishes inspired by a bike tour from Bali to Yogyakarta, and included Balinese Sate Lilit, Pecel Pitik Banyuwangi, Rawon Surabaya, Soerabi Solo and much more. All the dishes were prepared by the hotel’s talented culinary team with Sababay’s fine wines to match each dish; Sababay White Velvet with the Pecel Pitik Banyuwangi and Sababay Reserve Red to accompany the Sate Lilit.

Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar, Yogyakarta (0274) 869-123 www.yogyakarta.regency.hyatt.com

SHREK IN TOWN! To all Shrek fans, get ready to meet your favorite ogre!

Ciputra Artpreneur Theater Retail Podium Level 13, Ciputra World 1 Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta (021) 2988-9889 www.ciputraartpreneur.com

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Ciputra Artpreneur together with DreamWorks Theatricals, Broadway Entertainment Group FZ LLC, and NETworks Presentations LLC is bringing Shrek and all his friends – and enemies – to town in a show titled “SHREK THE MUSICAL.” Held at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater in Jakarta, this musical performance will entertain audiences of all ages from May 5 to 22 with 24 shows in total. Everyone who is a big Shrek fan should not miss this event, as the group’s performances in Jakarta are the first of their international tour. Tickets are available at www.kiostix.com or click www. ciputraartpreneur.com for more details.

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One of the most anticipated events in Bali is finally here. On May 28, TEDxUbud will once again welcome a number of local and international leading thinkers and speakers who will share a piece of their minds with an audience of 300 – among the expected stars are a Balinese opera singer, Bali’s biofuel pioneers, a man who bicycles through history, and more. With the theme “Small Things, Great Things”, this year’s TEDxUbud will still be held at the Fivelements and will host its first ever live streaming event at Rumah Sanur in Sanur – so for those who didn’t get the tickets to the main event, just click www.tickets.tedxubud. com to secure a space at the live streaming event. Don’t forget to log on to the following website to find the full list of the speakers. www.tedxubud.com

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON On May 21, get ready to witness Blue Moon, a natural phenomenon where the full moon shows up in the night sky for the second time in a month. And of course, witnessing this Blue Moon will be a lot more fun with live music – and that’s why ProjectX Bali is hosting a musical event to mark this special moment. Located at Serangan Beach, the BLUE MOON Festival will boast a lineup of live DJ performances including local DJs like God Stone Market, No Footure, Jaux Ion and Soul Felix as well as DJ Dipha Barus. International DJ Wolf Pack will also rock the stage and keep the night young. The BLUE MOON Festival will have the guests entertained with dance performances and food trucks too. Tickets start from Rp. 350,000. Click the following website for more details. www.projectxbali.com

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THE RETURN OF TED

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SEE&SEEN

RISING STARS After a seven year hiatus, the Holland Idols are back and boasting the beauty of Bali in two episodes of its new season. The 20 contestants along with the crew flew to the Island of Gods to decide the Big 10 and the Big 8.

During a press conference held at the Segara Village Hotel, Richard Gussen from Coredon, one of the sponsors, explained that it was the beautiful elements of Bali and the iconic atmosphere of the Segara Village Hotel that inspired the team to choose the island and the resort as one of the shooting venues. www.segaravillage.com

EASTER TREATS Seminyak Village hosted a number of fun activities to celebrate Easter Day. The event titled “Fun Easter at Seminyak Village” entertained children and families with a Kids Coloring Workshop, Face Painting by Bali Face Painting, and a Tuk Tuk Photo Booth by Bali Photo Booth. Berawa Art House added to the fun by presenting a live mural painting that invited guests to participate, while Easter rabbit decoration by Cata Odata Gallery and Balinese crafts by students of Canggu Community School livened up the shopping arcade. www.seminyakvillage.com

GEAR UP! Last April, Bodiku hosted the “NEW FACE OF FITNESS”, which is set to be an annual fitness event in Indonesia.

Taking place at The Trans Resort – Bali, the Bodiku Fitness event was meant to encourage everyone to live a healthy life and to reach their goals one step at a time. The event invited people of all nationalities living in Indonesia to join in, as great prizes were up for grabs like Celebrity Fitness memberships. Participants also got to meet fitness experts like World Champion athlete Komang Arnawa, who inspired them to live healthily. www.bodikufitnessevent.com

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SKETCH THE TRUCK! The Courtyard Bali Seminyak by Marriott held a food truck design competition that was joined by 151 students from the Indonesia Institute of Arts. The competition was conducted to launch the hotel’s newest project called “What The Truck!” – a food truck selling tacos and Mojitos in front of the lobby. On March 23, the six finalists gathered in the hotel’s ballroom to present their designs, and I Putu Yudi Aditya came away the winner. His design was applied to the truck that was launched on April 14th, plus as the winner he brought home a cash prize of 40 million rupiah. The project was initiated by the CANVAS Project by Marriott International to build a connection between the international hotel chain and the island’s local community. www.marriott.com

IT’S RECHARGE TIME! Recharge Night by Bali & Beyond Magazine is back! For the ďŹ rst time this year, the party was held at the grand ballroom of the Ayodya Resort Bali on April 1, 2016. Attended by some 800 people from the travel and hospitality industry, the party was tremendously fun with a carnival theme that entertained the guests with fun and challenging games. While mingling, guests also enjoyed fresh cocktails by Balimoon and 9 Vodka, wine from Sababay, and of course pints of Heineken beer. The photo booth from Moments To Go was also a big hit, as well as the not-to-be-missed door prizes donated by The One Legian, Grand Nikko Bali, iNi Vie Hospitality, Love F Hotel, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Hotel, Conrad Bali, and the Mandara Spa. This event was also supported by Arif Denkerdeck, LV C&C Model Management, and Hard Rock 87.8 FM Bali. It was only last month, but already we cannot wait for the next Recharge Night Party! www.baliandbeyond.co.id

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INFOINDEX

AIRLINES

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

Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ FRANCE

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

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

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

■ GERMANY

■ UNITED STATES

Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369

Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com

Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id

■ ROYAL BRUNEI

■ HUNGARY

Tel: (0361) 757-292

■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net

Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383

■ INDIA

■ GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 Denpasar

Jl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - Denpasar Tel. (0361) 259-502/259-503 Fax.(0361) 259-505

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

■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA

Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807

■ MERPATI Jl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 Denpasar Tel: (0361) 411-364 Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741

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

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

HEALTH&MEDICAL

■ ITALY Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ JAPAN Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp

■ MALAYSIA Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com

■ 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. Departure International Terminal, 2nd fl. – Room OP.II.8 East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275 ■ DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ MEXICO PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com

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 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.

■ NETHERLANDS

■ ROYAL DANISH Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com

CLINIC&HOSPITAL 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515

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

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

■ ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-176

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

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352 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.

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

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta ■ POLAND

■ BRITAIN

■ SPAIN

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua

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

Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre.

Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363, Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150

NEW ZEALAND Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA,

MUSEUMS

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN

KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701

CONSULATES

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

Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com

■ SLOVAKIA

TOURIST INFO. ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL

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

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

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

■ CZECH REPUBLIC Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,

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■ 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

■ SILOAM HOSPITALS

■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41

24-hour emergency 779-911 Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali Tel: +62-361-779-900 E-mail: info.bali@siloamhospitals.com

■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA Jl. Ganetri 9 D, Gatot Subroto Timur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 264-149, Fax: (0361) 243-747 E-mail: bali@honrep.ch

AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011

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