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

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EARTH’S

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ISLANDS ON THE

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THE BADUY PEOPLE ARE ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING TRADITIONAL TRIBES WHO ARE STILL VERY MUCH IN TUNE WITH NATURE

SAWU AND RAIJUA’S REMOTE LOCATION LURES THE ADVENTUROUS TO VENTURE AND DISCOVER ON THEIR OWN

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Welcome to the Indonesian archipelago and welcome to our March 2010 edition of Bali & Beyond!

To start off with, this month’s Craft & Culture coincides with the second international yoga event to be held in Bali from March 3-10. It starts from the viewpoint of how yoga classes have rapidly flourished in recent times, and different forms have also been adopted in daily life by the Balinese, not only from a philosophical standpoint as a way to connect with the Divine, but also from a ritualistic standpoint.

People visiting Bali are often young, energetic and enthusiastic. Eager to experience and learn more about life in a new environment, they come to Bali to surf, have fun and enjoy the sun. A large portion of them are students taking a break from studying in the form of a short vacation or a longer trip. The latter choice is often a tempting one, but most students find it impossible to justify a long absence from their studies in the name of merely a longer vacation. But what if the two could be combined? Mikael Kiuru of Asia Exchange Ltd. recently sent us some hints through this month’s Pondering Point.

In Profile & Portraits, it’s a well-known persona from Ubud, the place that had just been hailed as “The Best City in Asia” by readers of Conde Nest Traveller. We sat down with Murni, owner of Murni’s Warung, one of the restaurants hailing from the early days of Ubud’s tourism growth that has endured and progressed until now, to talk about her recollections on the place’s development.

Michelin Stars have been the keyword lately in the island’s dining scene, where Michelin Star Chefs from the world over have descended upon Bali to treat foodies to the best dining experiences. Recently, an acclaimed

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restaurant in Ubud inaugurated its International Star Guest Chef Promotion Series when former chef-owner of Au Crocodile, 3-Star Michelin Chef Emile Jung, visited Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique in Bali for two nights of culinary festivities. Find out about it through Invite & Indulge.

In this month’s Beyond Bali, we present to you a tale from islands on the rim. The island of Sawu is located between Timor and the island of Sumba, right in the Sawu Sea in the East Nusa Tenggara province. Overall, it is at the southernmost region of the Indonesian archipelago, bordering directly with Australia in the south.

One of the attractions of Sawu and Raijua (its west neighboring island) actually lies in the scarcely available information on the island itself.

You would hardly find writings of it, from brochures or photography.

Its remote position lures the adventurous to venture and discover.

Capital Corner this month covers a different aspect, a pause from the highly modern lifestyle and the hubbub of the metropolis. Our team of contributors presents to you the Baduy people, living only a 5 hours drive from Jakarta, hidden at the feet of the Kendeng Mountain. They are one of the few remaining traditional tribes who are still very much in tune with nature. Their unique customs and religious beliefs do not allow modernity to infiltrate in any way.

Today, they are still living the way their ancestors used to live hundreds of years ago, as if trapped in a time capsule. A fact made even more remarkable by their actual proximity to Jakarta, the capital of excess and everything modern.

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

Donny Cahyadi continuously feeds us with fresh photos by the week. A shutter-happy guy who enjoys fiddling around with his camera, as well as his mustache.

Josua Alessandro loves to photograph human subjects, cultures and landscapes. His portfolio can be viewed at www.escapadepictures.com

Patricia Ivana loves writing, which also finances her travels. She loves the beach and wishes to go to all the beautiful beaches in the world. Don’t we all?

Come and see the beauty, taste the flavors and witness the diverse highlights and colorful attractions for yourself!

Happy reading and keep safe!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

Vincent Herry is an avid photographer. His portfolio at vincentherry.com spans many styles and angles, from fashion to culture, indoors and out.

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CRAFT&CULTURE WHEN SPORT AND SPIRIT BLEND Yoga has long been adopted into the daily lives of the Balinese, not only from a philosophical standpoint but also as a way to connect with the Divine from a ritualistic standpoint.

26 INVITE&INDULGE STARS FOR ALL SEASONS Mozaic Restaurant inaugurated its International Star Guest Chef Promotion Series recently with a visiting 3-Star Michelin Chef.

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MURNI’S STORY

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The owner of one of the restaurants hailing from the early days of Ubud’s tourism growth talks about her recollections of the place’s development.

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OUT OF VILLA, INTO VALLEY

PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan lets guests experience a day in the life of a Balinese farmer, which includes a morning trek, rice planting, and an inspired spa ritual.

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

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

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

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

CAPITALCORNER EARTH’S LAST GUARDIANS

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.

The Baduy people, hidden at the feet of the Kendeng Mountain, are one of the few remaining traditional tribes who are still very much in tune with nature.

73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele.

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

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ENTER THE

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The St. Regis Bali Resort recently launched its tropical park, which features a Chef’s Garden, a dinner venue called Dulang (literally ‘royal plate’), and a hammock garden. The St. Regis Tropical Park, spanning over 7 thousand square meters, was created as an extension for relaxation within the 8.8 hectares of land that the St. Regis Bali Resort sits on and offers guests an additional retreat and activity within the resort. Guests can also witness the first Orchid Pavilion featuring up to 50 species of orchids. The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua, (0361) 8478-111; www.stregis.com/bali

SURF’S UP IN UBUD

DELICIOUS ADDITIONS Cafe Jemme offers more delicious gourmet additions on its extensive menu at affordable prices. Entrees include Garlic & Herb Baked Portobello Mushroom, Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla topped with ratatouille and fresh asparagus spears and the Jemme Classic Prawn Cocktail served with classic cocktail sauce and gazpacho sambal. For the mains there are Butter Curry of Seafood served with flakey pastry and cucumber salsa, and definitely a must try is the Oven Roasted Corn-fed Chicken for 2 - boned and roasted with fresh herbs served with cauliflower cream, cheesy mash, buttered peas and carrots and a trio of gravies. Other ‘must try’s are found under the Jemme Fruity Martinis list, namely the Choco Blackberry as well as the Apple Martini. Cafe Jemme, Jl. Raya Petitenget No.28, Kerobokan, (0361) 732-392 12

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Quiksilver has opened a brand new store showcasing surf fashion and street wear products from the brands Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC on Monkey Forest Street in Ubud. The Quiksilver Ubud store uses traditional materials such as Silakarang Stone from nearby Gianyar and environmentally friendly bamboo and rattan for its interior, blending the store right in with the surrounding environment.

The new Quiksilver store offers a complete selection of apparel and accessories ranging from board shorts and bikinis to T’shirts and hooded sweatshirts, as well as full range of accessories like bags and backpacks. www.quiksilver.com

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TRIUMPHANT Returning home to Bali with one of the culinary world’s most prestigious prizes, I Wayan Wicaya, the winner of the Global Chefs Challenge 2010, was greeted enthusiastically by friends, family and colleagues last month. The Global Chefs Challenge is the largest single chefs competition in the world, sponsored by the World Association of Chef Societies (WACS) and entered in by 88 countries in 7 seven continental regional finals. Every two years, the finalists from the seven regions of the world take to the stoves to

GOING GRAND Aston at the Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence opens this month as a modern minimalist hotel and residence with luxurious design. Strategically located and within close reach of the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Denpasar, the Grand Kuta serves as a resort style residence equipped with amenities for convenience. Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel & Residence, Jl. Dewi Sri No. 8, (0361) 765-976; www.grandkuta.com

ENJOY THE SCENE The Scene recently opened as a guesthouse-style resort where visitors can enjoy soothing spa treatments, sophisticated nail services and delectable dining atop Pecatu Hill in Uluwatu. Guests are treated to a relaxing experience at the indoor and outdoor areas of their choice, including two salons adorned with traditional crafts, a poolside area and gazebos. The Scene offers a variety of selections for couples, families and other groups plus a special bridal package to make honeymoons even more memorable.

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prepare a four-course dinner for twelve people to exacting standards. Every move is watched and judged. The results are scored by a jury of experts and the winner is the chef who has created the dishes to the highest culinary, food hygiene and preparation standards. The six other Global Finalists were from Norway, Canada, Portugal, Holland, Dubai, and Australia.

I Wayan Wicaya, Executive Sous chef of Bulgari, has been leading up to this final for two years. First securing the title for Indonesia, and then winning the Global Chef Asia competition, then finally to Chile, where he has proved beyond a doubt that Indonesia’s culinary industry is producing world-class chefs. www.balichefs.com

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NEW AT HELM InterContinental Bali Resort recently announced the appointment of Phil Riley as General Manager & Regional General Manager IHG Indonesia. With over 30 years of hospitality management experience, Phil brings a meticulous understanding of luxury hotel operations to the InterContinental Bali Resort. He arrived in Bali after a 14-month tenure as General Manager of the recently opened InterContinental Asiana Saigon as well as IHG Regional General Manager Vietnam. InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran (0361) 701-888; www.interconti.com

ON THE HILL Chateau de Bali Ungasan Luxury Villas & Medical Spa recently had its soft-opening on the island’s southern peninsula. The new 5-star luxury villas offer ultimate holiday luxury combined with personal service. The elegant contemporary villas are complete with private swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, Balinese gazebo and lush tropical garden complemented by elite clubhouse facilities. Perched on the hill of Ungasan village and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Chateau de Bali Ungasan Luxury Villas & Medical Spa features 96 wellness ocean view villas, a medical spa, sauna in each villa, club lounge, wine bar and a health doctor to assist in detox, slimming and de-stressing programs together with a vegetarian chef who prepares healthy meals at the restaurant and for individualized nutritious programs. Chateau de Bali’s grand opening is planned for this month. Chateau de Bali Jl. Pura Masuka Ungasan, Br. Kertha Lestari, Ungasan (0361) 877-3288; www.chateaudebali.com

TO THE FIRST Thermes Marins Bali at the Ayana Resort and Spa Bali has received the World’s Best Spa Award by the Conde Nast Traveler’s International Readers’ Survey 2010. This latest accolade adds the list of the resort’s achievements following its re-branding in May of last year. The resort will be celebrating its 1st Anniversary this April, with various attractive promotions on offer.

Ayana Resort and Spa Bali, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, (0361) 702-222 www.ayanaresort.com

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ECO SOUNDS The all new Bali Eco Village eco-lodge on the hills of Belok-Lauak in North Bali boasts 5 lodges, a restaurant and a spa, which is ideal for a medium sized group and is a perfect spot for nature lovers who want to experience the unspoiled nature and tranquility while enjoying all the amenities of fine lodging and dining.

Their commitment is to provide guests with the vacation they desire. Adventure seekers are offered opportunities to enjoy beautiful walks and lovely hiking trails to waterfalls and many others excursions. For people seeking a tranquil setting to decompress, they offer one of the most peaceful places in Bali surrounded by impressive nature and completed by a natural spa. www.baliecovillage.com

BIG 8 REVITALIZATION The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali announces its guest room revitalization plan that will commence in May 2010 for one year. The 8 million dollar renovation project will include a comprehensive transformation that will result in sleek and sophisticated looking guest rooms with a tropical edge.

Ergonomic designed furnishings and personal touches will take every conceivable guest need into careful consideration.

Guest rooms will feature the new generation of Heavenly Bed, a spacious 1.37 meter bed in the double-double rooms, I-pod dock with alarm clock, bedside master switch board, audio visual entertainment port, extended bathroom complete with standing shower and a separate bathtub, double vanity, 37� flat screen television, personalized in-room shop with lifestyle products set along with a new ergonomic refreshment center for convenience, as well as dual wardrobe areas with ample of space and drawers to store belongings. www.westinbalitransformation.com

SECOND SOUR Sour Sally Frozen Yogurt Boutique recently opened its second outlet at the Discovery Shopping Mall Unit MG – 1 after successfully opening 20 of its frozen yogurt outlets in various youth lifestyle venues in Indonesia, and its first in Bali at the Mal Bali Galeria Food Terrace 1A08. Non-fat frozen yogurt flavors include Original Plain, Green Tea, Pinklicious (Strawberry), Twist (Original Plain and Green Tea or Original Plain and Strawberry). 20 toppings are available. www.mysoursally.com

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Yoga boasts a very long history. It predates religions in human history.

Its introduction was estimated to be 3,000 years ago. This has been proved by archeological findings such as effigies showing various Yogic postures. .

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midst a hectic world and in an age when time seems to fly much faster, us humans long for a moment of respite. Something that will keep us healthy in this era full of pollution. One option is general physical exercise,

and another is Yoga. It is no wonder that Yoga classes have rapidly flourished recently.

To talk of balance between the body and mind, think back to the ancient Latin quotation “Mens sana in corpore sano,” or literally, a sound mind is a sound body, and vice versa. Happiness is in the mind and a clear mind comes from a healthy body. So if one wants to be happy they need to heal the physique and mind. This happiness starts from a clear mind and a healthy body.

One way of achieving this balance is by doing yoga, a way that has gained much popularity in recent times.

Yoga boasts a very long history. It predates religions in human history. Its introduction was estimated to be 3,000 years ago, in Harappa and Mahenjo Daro, two ancient Indian cities near today’s India, Nepal, and Pakistan. This has been proved by archeological findings such as effigies in showing various Yogic postures.

This region is known as where the oldest of religions, namely Hinduism, originated. Its existence then unified, thus coming to the conclusion by many that yoga is part of the religion.

Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit ‘Yuj’ that means ‘to relate’. Hinduism itself has teachings are connected to Yoga, namely Catur Yoga or the four ways to connect oneself with the Divine. The ways include what is known as Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and

Hotels package yoga into their attractive programs.

The Sanur Beach Hotel for instance, provides yoga every morning for an hour at 9 a.m.

If you miss the morning class, you can always catch the afternoon session.

PHOTO BY DONNY CAHYADI

Raja Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is a way that implements the

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Usually Yoga will start off with a brief meditation, breath control, and then enter into the main movements, then is again closed by breath control and meditation.

senses, applied in love and devotion and

referred to as Yogin. In India the Yogin

of Rsi Patanjali, Yoga was taught verbally

with profuse prayer.

enter forests for seclusion and perform

and handed down through the generations

extraordinary physical feats. Through

from teacher to disciple.

Karma Yoga is a way by the use

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of labor. Doing something and giving

modern times, Raja Yoga came to be

sincerely without expecting returns. Many

known merely as Yoga.

The Yogi, in executing their acrobaticlike moves, goes through various training

Balinese have chosen to implement this

According to historical records,

and the previous way in their daily lives.

Raja Yoga or yoga as we know it was

to achieve amazing physical flexibility. They not only conduct physical exercises and

Their lives are profuse with prayers and

introduced by a Yogi by the name of Rsi

spiritual training but also fast, avoiding

offerings to connect with the Divine.

Patanjali around the year 200-100 BC. He

pleasure, and seek places far from busy

The third way, Jnana Yoga, is by

was known as a yoga reformist, due to his

activities to help concentrate and deter

offering knowledge to society and its

rendering of the physical exercise learned

them from worldly desires.

emphasis is on logic. The fourth,

more systematically and structurally

Yet to learn yoga nowadays you do

Raja Yoga, is through self-control

through his books Yoga Sutra and the

not need the old ways. What becomes

and restraint. Followers of Raja Yoga are

Astangga Yoga system. Before the era

the emphasis on yoga today is to execute

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postures and control over breath and positions, as well as controlling the mind and focusing it towards peace.

Yoga as we know it now is movements

cooling down effect.

The exercise has recently become very popular. It is not difficult to find places providing yoga classes. Now nearly all

and postures that put forth discipline in

hotels provide wellness programs and

obtaining physical and mental health.

yoga on their guest activities lists. They

Usually a movement will start off with a

also provide yoga instructors from within

brief meditation, breath control, and then

Bali and even abroad.

enter into the main movements, then is closed by breath control and meditation.

When factors such as space and time

Hotels package yoga into their attractive programs. The Sanur Beach Hotel for instance, provides yoga every

restrict muscle stretching and such, then

morning for an hour at 9 a.m. If you miss

one can try the simplest of forms, through

the morning class, you can always catch

pranayama or breath control.

the afternoon session. Participation is

Controlling inhalation and exhalation,

Rp. 100,000 per class. But frequent

as well as the prolonged retention of

participants can enroll in the annual

breath in the lungs eases in relaxation. It

membership for Rp. 3.5 million.

is scientifically explained that pranayama

Sri Asta Kesari, a yoga instructor at the

provides more oxygen to the bloodstream.

Sanur Beach Hotel who is also the Guest

It also aids the mind and senses as a

Activity and Recreation Manager explains

PHOTOS COURTESY BALI INDIA FOUNDATION

Dr. Somvir, founder of Bali International Yoga Festival (above and below), leads the Bali India Foundation, an organization which opens Yoga classes to the public as part of their activities. The foundation publishes a Yoga periodical and it organizes its second Bali International Yoga Festival this month.

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that guest enthusiasm over the activity is

In 2009 they held the Bali International

holding and exhaling. This is followed by

relatively high. This is shown from the high

Yoga Festival. This year they’re doing it

certain mantras that aid in concentration.

revenue generated from the programs.

again for the second time.

Third is the cleansing of palms that also

Not many movements are taught. And

Public enthusiasm for yoga has rapidly

symbolize the cleansing of the body.

this goes back to the saying that it is better

increased. Now nearly every hotel can

to do 15 minutes a day and do it routinely

be found to provide yoga classes. In

position. Mantras are sounded eloquently

rather than exercising an hour for several

Indonesia, yoga has recently become a

by controlling the breath so even though

days and then stop.

part of the lifestyle adopted by the modern

prayers go on for several minutes,

human, especially in Bali.

participants do not feel the slightest

Sri said that what is essential in exercising yoga is not the intricate

The Balinese in older times had also

Prayers are executed in the asana

exhaustion. No rushing to get up after

acrobatic movements but those that

adopted yoga in their daily lives, not only

prayers can be seen, but they orderly wait

suit the body and those which touch the

from a philosophical standpoint, as a way

for the blessing sprinkles of holy water.

spiritual aspect. It seems that this is greatly

to connect with the Divine, but also from a

influenced by the religious aura of Bali.

ritualistic standpoint.

In Balinese culture, nearly all of it can be

Balinese Hindus have exercised yoga

Nevertheless, now we can find yoga in a more specific form. People don’t say that they are ‘conducting yoga’ when they pray

since early age. They attend temple

at a temple. Or, ‘doing yoga’ when they

prayers and sit in what is known as the

stretch their muscles before a jog. But they

Among those that have contributed to

asana posture. For the Balinese, asana is

‘do yoga’ when they sit on mats, in loose

the development of yoga in Bali is the Bali

the crossed-legged posture for the men,

attire, in a cozy place, and start executing

India Foundation. They open yoga classes

and to sit with the knees bent and folded

stretching to intricate postures. ■

for all ages, regardless of religion and

for the women. The second is pranayama,

Text and photos by

nationality, with several schedule options.

the control of breath between inhaling,

Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

connected to spirituality.

Yoga is also done massively in Bali.

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STARS FOR EVERY SEASON Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique recently inaugurated its International Star Guest Chef Promotion Series when former chefowner of Au Crocodile in Strasbourg, France, 3-Star Michelin Chef Emile Jung, visited in Bali and together with Mozaic chef-owner Chris Salans put on their toques to present two evenings of an exclusive culinary journey.

T

he special event on

when raining or during rainy season, which

extraordinary exchange of ideas from the

February 19 and 20 was

was the case on this occasion).

two masters. And Emile Jung adds to this

declared an accustomed,

The fabulous success of 3 Michelin

but obviously anticipated,

Star guest chef Emile Jung collaborating

sellout at Mozaic. Within

with chef Chris Salans in developing the

only a matter of days since

tastes and techniques.

The two special nights presented

menu and exchanging culinary ideas, was

a menu by the master chefs featuring

the announcement of the event, seats

just the start of a series of promotions

eloquently French menu titles with

were fully booked with the guest lists filled

and culinary workshops that are to feature

descriptions in English, and an optional

with the island’s personages of industry

acclaimed chefs from around the world.

pairing of the Alsace wines listed

and high society. On normal days, Mozaic

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a new Asian experience to his repertoire of

The two inaugural dinners at Mozaic

together with such delights as Napoleon

only accepts 60 guests a night; 30 indoor

also featured a pairing of wines from

of Langoustines and fresh crab meat

seats in an open-air traditional Balinese

Alsace (on the border between France and

with a salad of mache (paired with a

pavilion and 30 outdoor garden seats

Germany) where Emile Jung hails from,

2007 Trimbach Riesling), Indian Rock

scattered within the garden (not available

and the culinary journey was the fruit of this

Lobster and Golden Vermicelli with Pink

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Located just outside the charming community of Ubud, the intimate gardenset Mozaic Restaurant has become a destination restaurant for discriminating diners from around the world.

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Chefs Chris Salans and Emile Jung in the kitchen.

Peppercorns (paired with a 2006 Les

mentioned his hometown Alsace, and

of the Vosges Mountains. After having

Princes Abbes Pinot Gris), Coral Trout and

the wines that he brought together with

completed his secondary education at

Baby Calamari in an Albertine Vermouth

him on his visit to present in the culinary

17, Emile became an apprentice in the

Sauce (paired with a 2006 Grand Cru

journey. One among the interesting

restaurant business and spent a year

Moenchberg Pinot Gris), Crispy Pigeon

facts, due to the location of Alsace being

learning the trade at the famous restaurant

and Foie Gras with Savoy Cabbage

smack-dab in a region bordering France

of the Maison Rouge Hotel in Strasbourg.

and ‘du Puy’ Lentils (paired with a 2006

and Germany, the cultures, was that the

He then worked in Lyon, a city well-known

Grenache & Carignan Syrah), Frozen

accent and food are a fine amalgamation

for its excellent gastronomy, at the Michelin

Parfait of Fresh Seasonal Cherries and

between the two countries. Indeed food

two-star restaurant La Mere Guy.

Kirsch with Crispy Pistachios (paired with

and culture represent each other in

a 2002 Gewurztraminer) and a Terrine

interesting ways. And this was reflected

Cuisine” - superb local products and a

of Melon and Strawberries in a Fresh

through the names of the wines he brought

great regional tradition. He also met Paul

Apple Gelée (paired with a 2007 Princes

– a bit of Bavarian twang along with

Bocuse, and credits him with stimulating

des Abbes Muscat), and petits fours

strong French based characteristics. Say,

his imagination and his interest in fine

concluding the experience.

“Grand Cru Moenchberg,” or “Domaines

cuisine. Due to his eclectic training and

Schlumberger” for instance.

his love for quality products, Emile Jung

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Emile was born in Masevaux, a picturesque Alsatian town at the foothills

There he discovered the classic “Grand

is always seeking innovations that add a personal style to his cuisine. He believes

in harmonious dishes and respect for natural products, and feels, “wine epitomizes the genius of cooking.”

With an addition of daily touches to traditional dishes, he masterfully commands tasteful combinations. Poetic visual presentations of each plate offer final proof that Emile Jung is not only an extraordinary chef but an author as well. At his own Au Crocodile in Strasbourg France he was awarded 3 Stars by the famous Michelin Guide.

FRENCH TIRES TO CUISINE? Chefs the world over covet the Michelin star – the ‘Oscar of the restaurant world’, a recognition of premium talent for those who spend their lives slicing and dicing. Michelin stars are awarded annually and published in the Michelin Red Guide, the bible for gourmands the world over.

First published in 1900 by Andre Michelin, a founding brother of the Michelin Tire Company, the Guide was designed for road trips, offering advice on car maintenance, lodgings, restaurants, even the location of public toilets. For the next twenty years it was given away free and covered only the French region of Europe. In 1920 the Michelin brothers started charging for the guide and in

PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

1926 the star rating was introduced to measure

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the first restaurant in Southeast Asia to be recognized by the prestigious Traditions et Qualité association as a member of ‘Les Grande Tables Du Monde’ (The Grand Tables of the World), joining an exclusive membership including the world’s most famous restaurants such as Lucas Carton (Alain Senderens), Le Louis XV and Plaza Athénée (Alain Ducasse), Guy Savoy (Guy Savoy) and The French Laundry (Thomas A Keller). Awarded a place amongst the top 100 best restaurants of the world in the 2009 San Pellegrino Guide and top 5 and top 6 best restaurants in Asia by the the quality of cooking in listed dining

Miele Guide in 2008 and 2009, Mozaic

establishments.

affirms its right at the top of the ‘must’ list

The Michelin Guide uses a system of

for gourmands.

symbols to identify the best hotels and restaurants within each comfort and price

SEASONS TO SAVOR

category. For restaurants, Michelin stars

Mozaic Restaurant also finds complements

are based on five criteria: quality of the

in its Mozaic Exclusive Catering, The

products, mastery of flavor and cooking,

Mozaic Lounge and its Workshop, a

“personality” of the cuisine, value for

culinary school by Chris Salans with the

money, and consistency between visits.

German brand high-end domestic and

Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants

kitchen appliances, Miele.

offering the finest cooking, regardless of

THE INTIMATE GARDEN

cuisine style. Stars represent only what

Located just outside the charming

Emile, Mozaic General Manager Nicola

is on the plate. They do not take into

community of Ubud, the intimate garden-

Scaramuzzino mentioned that they’ll

consideration interior decoration, service

set Mozaic Restaurant has become a

also be introducing a Facebook page

quality or table settings.

destination restaurant for discriminating

where promotional updates and program

diners from around the world. Chef Salans

schedules would be posted. And he also

countries, with New York City and San

blends the best of local and international

mentioned of the forthcoming series to be

Francisco having been introduced in

ingredients, prepared and presented

featured at Mozaic throughout the year,

2005, the first cities outside of Europe.

with a modern and innovative approach

with two events for each season.

Inspections are anonymous, once every

associating usual and unusual flavors to

eighteen months, and restaurant entries

sublimate the products presented. This

on the Olivier Berte Technical Training series

are not paid for, claiming to ensure

unique cuisine has been highly praised

scheduled somewhere this month. For

unbiased reviews. Although there had

amongst others in Condé Nast Traveler,

more information and updates on program

been a much circulated controversy in its

New York Magazine, National Geographic

schedules, contact info@mozaic-bali.com ■

star rating system, notably accusations

Traveler, Times Asia, The International

Text by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

of bias (published by a French company,

Herald Tribune and the New York Times,

Courtesy photos

towards French cuisine, etc.), it remains

and in the last few years Mozaic has also

a coveted title in the culinary world and

been bestowed with the honor of the

a respected source among gourmands.

Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for

Workshop & Catering Gastronomiques,

Check out www.michelinguide.com for

its wine cellar.

Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud,

Today the guide is written for twelve

more info.

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During the brief meeting with Chris and

As this goes to press, leaked were hints

■ Mozaic Restaurant, Lounge,

(0361) 975-768; www.mozaic-bali.com

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

MURNI’S STORY Bali & Beyond recently sat down with the namesake owner of Murni’s Warung, one of the restaurants hailing from the early days of Ubud’s tourism growth that has endured and progressed until now, to talk about her recollections on Ubud’s development.

Ni Wayan Murni in early 1970 (above) and the entrance gate to Murni’s shop and warung (below).

Here one can witness her large antique collection.

S

itting on the lounge

I myself was at this time honored

listening to the sound of

by the acquaintance of Murni, owner of

Blues, it took me back

Murni’s Warung, one of the restaurants

to Ella Fitzgerald’ 30s.

dating back to the early days of Ubud’s

But glancing to my left at

tourism, which has endured and

the scenic high ledge of

progressed until now.

foliage and the rushing river down below

“Forgive me, I just got back from

me, plus the waitresses clad in Balinese

ngayah,” Murni said. She seemed to

attire, I was beamed back to reality – in

be in a bit of a rush, catching up to her

Ubud. The place had just been hailed as

appointment with me. Just like any other

“The Best City in Asia” by readers of the

Balinese woman, it was her obligation to

Conde Nest Traveller.

go to the temple for ngayah, a communal activity among village members where they gather together to do things such as temple cleansings and ceremonial preparations.

Ngayah could last for several days.

It’s no easy task being a Balinese woman. They not only readily go and serve for ngayah at temples but also take care of social and family activities such as weddings, ngaben cremations, and rites of passage for new family members, as well as other similar rituals in a banjar community.

Ni Wayan Murni is 64 now, her hair grey and with wrinkles and lines on her face, yet her spirit and enthusiasm for life hasn’t diminished a bit. She has five children and eleven grandchildren, several businesses that must be looked after, including Murni’s Warung, a large antique collection and her help on a new book Secret of Bali,

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Murni’s Warung in early 1970s (right) and Murni’s Warung today (above). To the left and right of the warung there had been many changes, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the lush valley and sound of the rushing river that reminds many of the Ubud of yore.

Fresh light on the morning of the world.

“Back then there was only the

morning she would leave for Denpasar

To the left and right of the warung there

to get the freshest bread, tomatoes, and

have been many changes in line with the

Tjampuhan Hotel in Ubud,” said Murni.

ingredients that at that time were not yet

rapid progress over the years together with

Murni’s business instinct only started when

available in Ubud. At 9 she would be back

the increasingly busy Ubud. But one thing

she bought a piece of land not far from the

in Ubud and prepare to open her warung.

that has not changed is the lush valley and

hotel that was owned by the Ubud royalty

She repeated these similar chores every

the sound of the rushing river that reminds

and started to sell paintings and some

day. Back then she had her two cousins

many of the Ubud of yore. Many guests

souvenirs.

to help her out. Business was quite good.

are impressed with the warung. They

One month later she had added 3 more

somehow find constant déjà vu and live

tables to her space.

their memories there.

More than a few guests came in to the warung to shop and look around. It came to be that they did not only pay attention

“I learned a lot from my guests. I

to her wares but also her dining table, the

named my menu items with the names

a different and changed Ubud. Some

Many older tourists revisit and find

only dining table in the space.

of my friends who taught me the recipes.

of them are knowledgeable about the

“They said, ‘I want this’. They were

Mary Sandwich for instance, was due to

situation and the changes and understand

hungry and wanted to eat. I said, ‘but this

Mary teaching me to make sandwiches,”

that change is inevitable, but others are

is my lunch – not for sale,’” she recalls.

recalls Murni.

disappointed. They imagine the ‘village’ of

This was what sparked her initial idea to

“I was lucky to have gotten this space,”

Ubud, yet in reality find the ‘city of Ubud.

start selling food. At the beginning she

she continued. “I bought it in 1974 and set

took a bit of her mother’s wares at the

up this warung. Starting with one level, I

Murni has vivid memories of the road as

Ubud market and transferred them to her

gradually expanded downwards. Some of

a once lonely footpath amongst a vast

warung. Eventually she started to learn to

it had been retained, such as the footpath

spread of rice paddies. That frequently

make sandwiches. The western snacks

that leads down to the river. Back then

muddy path during the rainy season has

she learned from her guests who later on

there was no such thing as channeled water

since changed into a hard paved road, and

became her close friends.

or water companies; there was not even

the rice fields have turned into an array of

electricity in Ubud at that time!”

cafes, art shops, and hotels on both sides.

Murni was resilient. At 4 o’clock in the

The street of Jalan Bisma for instance.

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oto She still keeps this ph Murni in early 1970. rst fi the re we o wh ple of her friends, the cou warung customers.

Many trees have been felled without replanting schemes to follow. Lots of garbage is scattered around the

in all sorts of activities, despite her current

not easily made into reality in a flick of

health ups and downs.

a wrist. It’s like she never imagined that

This year she was supposed to head

Ubud would become what it is today, she

street with the lack of consciousness

to San Francisco for an exhibition of her

also never thought that she would have

to keep a cleaner environment. A lot of

antique collection. Yet she had to cancel

become a collector and have the chance

understanding must be planted into the

due to health. She has done several

to travel to other regions.

psyche of the locals.

exhibitions before, meeting up with like-

“We are proud to have been called The Best City in Asia, but let’s not let us ‘sink’

minded collectors from the world over.

“I want to have a museum to display

Evening neared in, yet Ubud remained lively if not livelier. Several guests started to come and be seated at the dining tables. It

underneath the pride,” solemnly advised

my antiques,” said Murni. “Many of our

wasn’t such a busy day, but they seemed

Murni. “Over pride can lead to conceit. And

youth do not understand the significance

to enjoy the composed, comforting and

when we reach this stage, we’ll forget that

of their nation’s past. Then they’d be

hospitable Ubud nuance. ■

the true predicate given is a challenge for

surprised when they go abroad and see

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

us in maintaining it.”

their ancestral wealth on display there, as

Photo courtesy Jonathan Copeland and

I was to see the Sembiran weavings (from

Murni’s Warung

“We must keep on striving to become the best and remain the best,” Murni

North Bali) in the Netherlands. Not even

added with enthusiasm. Enthusiasm that

the Sembiran people themselves know

should be in the hearts of us all. At her late

much about their own heritage.”

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Her dream of building a museum is

■ Murni’s Warung, Campuan, Ubud (0361) 975-233; www.murnis.com

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PONDERINGPOINT

STUDY AND ENJOY PARADISE

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Mikael Kiuru of Asia Exchange Ltd. recently sent us the following information on an interesting exchange study program for university students who want to experience Bali. Their studies concentrate on learning Bahasa Indonesia along with the local culture and customs.

This way it aims to bring foreigners to Indonesia who are not just interested in partying for a few weeks and going home, but those who are really interested in the country, its culture and its people.

Is it possible to combine studying and life in paradise?

P

eople visiting Bali are

absence from their studies in the name of

the past few years Asia has become

often young, energetic

just a longer vacation. But what if the two

one of the most popular destinations for

and enthusiastic. Eager

could be combined?

studying abroad and thus challenged the

to experience and learn

Nowadays, an increasing number of

old favorites. While major reasons are

more about life in a new

students complete part of their studies

undoubtedly the rising economic powers

environment, they come

abroad. At the university level a study

and the larger role of Asian nations on the

to Bali to surf, have fun and enjoy the sun.

abroad period is not only a vital part of

global market, more personal agendas

A large portion of them are students taking

a student’s degree but also an asset to

underlie.

a break from studying in the form of a

a CV, because it helps the job applicant

short vacation or a longer trip. The latter

stand out. In the past, student migration

Asia as tourist or backpacker can describe

choice is often a tempting one, but most

has concentrated towards Europe, the

the experience as being in a paradise on

students find it impossible to justify a long

United States and Australia, but during

earth: living costs are low, traveling within

Most of us who have visited South East

A large number of young visitors to Bali are students taking a break from studying in the form of a short vacation or a longer trip.

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Students who have used the opportunity to experience a student exchange program often state that the study period has been the most fruitful experience of their lives.

and between countries is convenient, the

agreements usually only provide study

The tuition fees are very affordable – the

local people are warmhearted and gentle

places to a few selected applicants, so

costs are only 10-20% of what a semester

and the rich culture amaze the traveler with

finding a study abroad place independently

payment is in a Western country.

their never-ending wonders. Needless to

as a free-mover can be a long and

say, the growing economic importance of

unpredictable road.

Applying for this study program has been made possible by Udayana

Asia on a global scale makes the continent

Udayana University, located in

a good destination for traveling with regard

Denpasar - the capital of Bali, has

which handles the laborious paper

to studies and future career opportunities.

established a new study program called

work and provides students with useful

People who possess firsthand knowledge

“Bali International Program on Asian

information ranging from visa procedures

of Asia naturally have an edge when

Studies”, which includes courses in

to accommodation options. This way the

applying for jobs, not only at multinational

economics, tourism, law, culture and

applicant can enroll for the study abroad

companies but also governmental

language. This 4 month study program

period with ease and concentrate on more

organizations.

is given in English and all the people

important things, such as enjoying the

who fulfill the minimum requirements are

once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A study abroad period benefits

University’s partner Asia Exchange,

one’s future career and provides lifelong

warmly welcome to participate. Most of the

memories. Students who have used

applicants are university students in their

pack up your bags… You will receive a

the opportunity to experience a student

home countries, and by completing this

response about being approved for the

exchange program often state that the

study program they receive a respectable

study program within a week of sending in

study period has been the most fruitful

amount of credit to add to their university

your application.

experience of their lives so far. The only

degrees. In contrast, some of the students

problem is that the amount of study places

taking part in the program are not currently

for exchange students at Asian universities

studying at a university in their home

are often very limited compared to the

country but can make use of the earned

www.asiaexchange.org ■

demand. Universities’ exchange study

credits if they choose to enroll in the future.

Photos Nyoman Ari Gunadi

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Interested? Fill out an application and

Grab you experience – in and outside the classroom!

Visit the Asia Exchange website at:

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

OUT OF VILLA, INTO VALLEY The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan lets guests experience A Day in The Life of a Balinese Farmer, which includes a morning trek through the Ayung River valley, a chance to get shin-deep in the paddy fields, and to learn traditional agrarian techniques.

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t was a beautiful early Thursday

John Heah of Heah & Company (London),

morning in January, when we together

who created a completely new image

with several colleagues headed up

for the Balinese hotel. The Four Seasons

to Sayan. Entrance into this resort’s

Resort at Sayan is a striking piece of

realm has always been full of dramatic

aerial sculpture, the huge elliptical lotus

yet solemn ‘wows’. Its striking setting

pond sitting above a base structure that

greets guests upon approach to the

appears like a romantic ruin set within

compound – a steep ravine filled with lush

this spectacular Ayung valley landscape.

tropical foliage bordering the blue cloud-

He also made sure that his dramatic

filled skyline, rushing flows of the river

design would sit seamlessly within the

below, and the terraced paddies that are

environment, through intact natural

still distinctive of the region.

elements. And this large lotus pool has

Entering the compound, all one can

since become the central appeal of the

encounter is a bale with a thatched roof

whole site. The site is a bowl. It’s almost

that looms tall as if aloft in the trees. Staff

like a bowl of rice because there are paddy

then readily welcome guests and escort

fields down there, everywhere.

them across this massive wooden bridge

One cannot but just pause for a minute,

that leads them to the lotus pond, and no

or more, at this man-made lotus pond,

sort of reception or lobby in sight.

which also happens to form the roof of the

This ‘pleasant bewilderment’ was the

main building. Here it enables guests to take in the 360-degree view of the green

COURTESY PHOTOS

literal objective of the resort’s architect;

After breakfast and a demonstration, guests get to tryout the tradition and have the opportunity to plant rice seeds.

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The day’s adventures end with a traditional lunch of Nasi Campur, Indonesian “mixed rice”, enjoyed at a secluded bale along the river.

gorge. As a tropical retreat, everything

resort. However for some other guests,

about Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

the break away from the facility and resort

spells romance, and it has served as a

compounds and getting closer to nature

passionate setting for various newlyweds

and the Bali highlands’ outback, might spell

and couples. After the vista pause, guests

‘relief’, ‘escape’ and ‘insightful.’

at last ‘find’ the lobby downstairs, directly underneath the pond.

It was here that the day’s adventure

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to experience ‘a day in the life of a Balinese

began. Despite the quirky title given

farmer’ since April last year. It gives guests

above, the excursion that takes guests

a glimpse into the values that run through

into the paddy field where they learn

the island’s agricultural society. Although

about traditional and organic grown

many lives of the locals have shifted,

herbs and spices, field irrigation, the

especially in the highly populated southern

best kinds of paddy and rice seedlings

parts of the island, many areas such as the

to be planted, and how to plant them,

uplands where paddies are lush retain the

is certainly on the more luxurious side.

agrarian ways.

An arduous trek for some, yes. Muddy

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The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has provided the opportunity to its guests

The program begins with a morning trek

shins and soles and hands, yes. But a full

through the Ayung River valley. Our reliable

range of luxury features keeps bringing

guide for the day, courteous Four Seasons

you back and reminding you that you are

staff, Sayan local and mother of two, Ketut

still a consistently pampered guest of the

Sariani, showed us past the compound

and river and to the organic gardens with the various names of herbs labeled at each plant, and we quizzed each other on the local, Indonesian and English names of each. She won.

We continued to traverse the picturesque terraced rice fields and jungle paths leading to the banks of the Ayung.

Along the way, we witnessed the rustic activities of the local farmers and learned about the complex irrigation system used in the paddy fields, known locally as ‘Subak’.

After working up an appetite on the trek breakfast was served at a private bale, overlooking mirror-like water surfaces of the terraces on the southern rim of the resort’s complex. We had tea boiled over a wood fire, together with a fresh breakfast.

After the break and a demonstration, we had the opportunity to plant rice seeds.

Balinese farmers are viewed as artists who sculpt the rice terraces. Pak Wayan Mudra showed us the ploughs and the way to level the mud to make way for the seedlings. We all put ourselves to the test afterwards.

Pak Wayan also told us how to choose the right young coconut – not too ripe and not too young. Although the coconuts

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of recycled paper and natural ingredients with pages filled with photographs from our Back to luxury and pampering... A luxury spa treatment inspired by the simple ‘batukali’ river stone.

adventure, as well as recipes of our lunch for us to try to cook and enjoy at home.

In the album you’ll also find a “Certificate of Achievement”, certifying that you’ve “gone through an intensive familiarization program with the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan’s farmer team… and are

were already picked for us that day (how

the river. The lunch wooden bento-style

now certified to be a Balinese farmer.

convenient), he mentioned that guests are

presentation of its Nasi Campur delivers

Congratulations.” Show it to the next

welcom to have a go at climbing up a tree

steamed Balinese red rice, “Be Pasih

Balinese farmer you meet in the rice field.

and picking their own! Well, if the trek and

Panggang” grilled fish served with the

Wait for the grin. Or better still, to your

the rice planting weren’t strenuous enough,

notorious spicy Balinese sauce of ‘sambal

friends and family back home, so they’ll

for some, that is.

matah’, “Kare Ayam” braised chicken in

want to have a go.

Following the refreshment break,

curry sauce with eggplant and lime leaf,

Another great activity on offer at the

with a dash of lemon with the swigs of

“Tempe Manis” wok-fried fermented

Four Seasons Resort at Sayan is the Tri

relief, it was time to get back to luxurious

bean cake with galangal and sweet soya

Hita Karana. Borrowed from the Balinese

pampering. Relaxing the sore muscles

sauce, and “Sayur Urap” Balinese style

philosophy of human beings’ harmonious

and scrubbing away the dirt of a hard

vegetables with roasted coconut, chili,

relationship with God, nature, and with

day’s labor (the real Balinese farmer would

shallots, and garlic. The latter consists of a

other human beings, it is translated into

perhaps chuckle at this). Instead of bathing

specific mix called Suna Cekuh, comprised

a package that includes a yoga class, a

in the river, you can indulge in a spa

of chopped shallots, garlic, wild ginger,

garden tour and a spa treatment. Find out

treatment that includes the application of

hot chili and vegetable oil, crushed black

more on how to have fun and get down

fresh herbal blends to the hair and scalp,

peppercorn and turmeric. All that with a

and dirty in the paddies – in style, as well

an invigorating river stone scrub to revive

fine assortment of various ‘sambal’ for you

as on other adventurous, interesting and

the skin, and a soothing Balinese massage

to further engage in discussion about. And

insightful packages with luxury services,

complete with fragrant coconut oil and

there’s the favorite ‘kolak pisang’ stewed

from Four Seasons Resorts Bali. ■

freshly grated ginger paste to warm and

banana dessert and fruit skewers for

Text and photos by Nyoman Ari Gunadi

relax the body. Luxury spa treatment…

dessert. Ibu Ketut Sariani accompanied us

inspired by the simple ‘batukali’ river stone.

throughout our hearty meal as we enjoyed

The day’s adventures end with

conversation and discussed further what

a traditional lunch of Nasi Campur,

we might had missed out on in the field.

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In time, we were presented a unique memento, an album interestingly made up

■ Four Seasons Resorts Bali (0361) 701-010 ■ Four Seasons Bali at Sayan, Ubud (0361) 977-577 www.fourseasons.com/sayan

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Meals are served and drinks are passed around...

Raja Ama Doko Lomi Djara and group are indulging delightedly in the English veal dish (the last on the ship) and the quality European beverages. Cheers all around on board the Endeavour that night in September of 1770. When Raja Ama Doko left the Endeavour, Captain James Cook ordered his crew to fire off nine salvos in honor of the king.

T

he following morning the captain and

shape (the Endeavour had hit a reef three months

his crew were invited on land to a

prior at the Great Barrier). They even hoped to

dinner hosted by Raja Ama Doko. The

discover another paradise like Tahiti, which they had

party was arranged especially for the

encountered the previous year.

crew of the Endeavour in response to the hospitality they received the day

prior on board the Endeavour.

Sitting cross-legged on woven mats, no less than

Captain James Cook, known for his diplomacy and avoiding the use of violence, tried to win the heart of Raja Ama Doko Lomi Djara, the king of Seba, which today is the main town on the island of Sawu.

36 dishes were served in containers that most likely

His goal was none other than to secure supplies for

were made of lontar palm leaves. In them were rice,

his crew. The process of obtaining the rations was

frogs cooked in alcohol, and much more. Captain

quite complicated. After going through a process that

Cook was contented with the treats that evening, as

lasted several days, at last the captain’s wish was

the sailing crew could not even finish the feast.

fulfilled. He was able to load to his ship with buffaloes, goats, poultry, eggs, and more that were sufficient

THE ISLAND OF SAWU AND THE DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA

for the rest of his journey. The Endeavour could then

Captain James Cook has gone down in the world’s

bring the news of the discovery of a new continent,

sailing history with his “first fleet” and as the

Australia. Thanks to the hospitality of the Savunese!

“discoverer” of the Australian Continent (as well as

finally continue its journey back home to England and

And that’s what we can read from this global

the “discoverer” of the Hawaiian Islands and the first

voyager’s log. But unfortunately, nowadays hardly

to map New Zealand). He had just left Botany Bay,

any of the Savunese knows about this historical event

where his botanist had discovered a unique specimen

between their island and the discovery of the continent

when he and his legendary HMS Endeavour crew

to the south. Moreover, this historical event must be

“discovered” Sawu Island (roughly five months after

quoted from the notes of the explorer, as the only

the discovery of Australia).

possible evidence on the island is a carving depicting

Sawu is geographically located north of Australia and indeed lies in the route where the captain journeyed to return home to Europe. Coincidentally,

a European sailing ship and an inscription underneath it. The Endeavour, perhaps?

Alas, no one can positively explain, as the inscription

the Endeavour encountered a Sawu Island that was

can no longer be deciphered. But Captain Cook and

strikingly still green (though it hasn’t received a single

his crew had indeed mentioned their visit to the Namata

drop of rain in the last seven months). From aboard

village located south of Seba where the carving lies…

the vessel could be seen villages and livestock. It was at this time when the Endeavour was in urgent need of

‘SAWU’, ‘SAVU’, ‘SABU’, OR ‘HAWU’?

replenishing its onboard supplies.

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The lontar palm remains to thrive in dry climates.

So it is considered the tree of life among the Sawu, Raijua and Rote societies. From this tree can be harvested refreshing and energy boosting drinks from the sabu syrup. It is said that when given this syrup to drink, people can live only having one meal for a whole day.

so many! So let’s first clarify the name of

The island of Sawu is located between

TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL

this island. This island we know as Sawu is

Timor and the Island of Sumba, right in

Life on Sawu, as well as on Raijua, is

also referred to as Savu, Sabu and Hawu.

the Sawu Sea in the province of East

traditional, although locals wearing traditional

All refer to the same island located 15

Nusa Tenggara. Overall, it is at the

clothing in daily life have already become

hours by ferry from Kupang. The difference

southernmost region of the Indonesian

rare. Though contact with the outside

is in the tongue, as Sawu is the Indonesian

archipelago. It borders directly with

world can be said to be at a minimum

name while Savu is English. And Sabu is

Australia in the south. The climate is

(ferry connections to Kupang are only twice

said to be from the pronunciation of the

largely influenced by the neighboring

a week, while flight schedules are very

Dutch, Hawu being the original name.

continent. This can be seen from the

indefinite), the locals in all their limitations

intensity of rainfall, which is at a minimum

have managed to rapidly adopt the way of

SELDOM WRITTEN ABOUT, LIKEWISE VISITED

(sometimes only 20 days of rain in a period

life of their neighbors. Motorcycles (with their

of three months in the wet season). And

loud and sound polluting noise) as well as

One of the attractions of Sawu and Raijua

the weather conditions in the neighboring

cellular mobile phones are two things that

(its western neighboring island) actually

country superficially ripple over to the

are ‘in’ with the local people. Yet apart from

lies in the scarcity of available information

island of lontar palms. The cold season

this their lives there are still relatively natural

about the island itself. You will hardly find

there would also cause cold and dry

and laid back.

writings of it, brochures or photography.

natural conditions in Sawu and Raijua. The

Secondly, its remote position also lures the

earth also resembles the red dirt of the

for instance (divided into four districts), only

adventurous to go and explore it.

Australian outback.

flows at night. Even Seba, which acts as

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Electricity in Seba on the island of Sawu

One of the attractions of Sawu and Raijua (its western neighboring island) actually lies in the scarcity of available information about the island itself. You will hardly find writings of it, brochures or photography. Secondly, its remote position also lures the adventurous to go and explore it.

families on the island! The rest are Catholic, Protestant and Jingitiu (the native religion of the Sawu and Raijua societies).

THE TREE OF LIFE The economic life here is leveraged by the seaweed cultivations that for the past several years have gained relatively good value. This is what breathes life into the people’s lives. Previously the people of Sawu and Raijua relied only on their lontar palms. God endowed sustenance on the arid lands with these plants.

the capital, is only comprised of two rows of pot-holed roads along 150 meters with food stalls and five-and-dime stores on the sides. Lodgings, as far as we found, were only two, both in Seba. Apart from that, you would have to stay at a local’s house.

On the island of Raijua, which is populated by approximately 7,000 families, things are even simpler. No electricity.

There is only one five-and-dime store and no food stalls whatsoever on the island.

There is also no established lodging there.

But we could stay at Bapak Hiriloji’s house, which only recently started to receive guests, or at the house of Bapak Daga. If you’re looking for Muslim cuisine, the family of Bapak Ismail, a public junior high school (SMP) teacher, can provide you with it as there are only three Muslim BALI&BEYOND

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INDONESIA SAWU ISLAND

dry climates. So it is considered the tree

RAIJUA – ANIMISTIC, PROSCRIPTIVE

of life among the Sawu, Raijua and Rote

Visiting Raijua is even more challenging.

Indonesia is indeed vast and rich.

societies. From this tree can be harvested

Although located only 20-30 kilometers

There are still many more areas in other

refreshing and energy boosting drinks from

west of Sawu, big waves there frequently

places that wait to be explored, not only

the sabu syrup. It is said that when given

become the journey’s main obstacle.

by foreigners but by its own people,

this syrup to drink, the people can live

Raijua is referred to as where the original

who need to explore their own backyard

only having one meal for a whole day. The

religions of Sawu and Raijua, called

more. According to the people of Raijua,

leaves can be made into food and beverage

Jingitiu, originated. The devout atmosphere

our visit as photographers and at same

containers, roofing material, and can also

of the ancient belief system has slowly

time as domestic tourists were the first

function as fertilizer. The midribs of the

started to fade, but remains of its animistic

or the second who came to their island.

tree can be made into partitions, fencing,

beliefs are still sensed in this traditional ikat

Others consisted of researchers and

and firewood. Back in olden times, the

weave producing island. This is notable

foreign surfers. Here we would also like to

leaves were also used as natural clothing

from the many proscriptions we must

extend our gratitude towards the family of

fiber! Its other uses include material for

adhere to when visiting this island.

Bapak Mahari, Bapak Rauf and Ibu Sehat

The lontar palm remains to thrive in

the famous stringed musical instrument

In aspects of tourism objects, both

discoveries can be seen through these photos.

Makarim for their hospitality during our

iconic to the area (called ‘sasando’), fans,

islands have their own specific assets. We

exotic adventure there. ■

ropes, and even cigarette rolls! And its tree

must explore on our own and discover

Text and photos by Fadil Aziz

stem can be made into central pillars for

its unique corners. Several of my own

(Alcibbum Photography)

houses. It is also said that when harvests of other crops fail (the other part of their diet is comprised of ground nuts), a family could live on the fermented drink of tuak or sabu sugar derived from only 2-3 lontar

NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

palms. Such is the endowment of nature in the multifunctional form of a single palm.

Sawu’s population exceeds that of Timor, which is notably not as arid.

NUSA TENGGRA TIMUR

NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

SAWU ISLAND NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

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Earth, our home, is suffering.

The temperature is rising, glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and wildlife is dying as we power up our gadgets of modernity, releasing heat-trapping gases.

Our forests are now barren because of irresponsible logging. We live carelessly, oblivious to the cries of Mother Earth, all in the name of modernization and technological advancement.

H

owever, it wasn’t always like this. There was a time when human beings were at one with nature. We used what we needed, and we did not exploit. Sadly, as civilization has evolved, the harmony between humans and nature has been greatly disturbed. Around the world, scientific findings reveal that the earth is now in a critical situation and environmentalists urge us to take immediate steps in preserving our

home for the future generations.

The good news is some have been doing this since the day they populated the planet.

One tribe on this archipelago has been relentless in their effort to preserve the earth, and will continue to do so. They are the Baduy people. Living only a 5 hours drive from Jakarta, hidden at the feet of Kendeng Mountain, they are one of the few remaining traditional tribes who are still very much in tune with nature. Their unique customs and religious beliefs do not allow modernity to infiltrate them in any way. Today, they are still living the way their ancestors used to live hundreds of years ago, as if trapped in a time capsule. A fact made even more remarkable by their actual proximity to Jakarta, the capital of excess and everything modern.

The origin of the Baduy is not perfectly clear. According to the book Baduy Bicara (Baduy Talks) by Asep Kurnia, one speculation is that the term ‘Baduy’ was a derivation from the word ‘badawi’ (Bedouin), a tribe of nomads who lived near the Arabian Peninsula.

The Baduy people do have some similarities with the Badawi tribe; they are always active and on the move and they never cultivate the same field, but close one when they finish cultivating it and open another in a new area.

The chiefs of the Baduy however, object to this speculation. According to them, Baduy is the name of the river that runs through the area. They also believe that they are the direct descendant of the first human on earth and that the spot that they live on is actually pancer bumi, the center of the earth.

Baduy people sometimes call themselves the Kanekes people because the Indonesian government named the area that they live in Kanekes. This location of Kanekes is believed to be the embryo of the earth. Because they are the direct descendants of the first human on earth and the fact that they live at the center of the earth, it is therefore taboo for the Baduy people to treat the earth in manners that are deemed disrespectful. In fact, they BALI&BEYOND

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The Baduy people believe that their mission here on earth is to be the guardians who preserve the balance of the earth. They believe that by treating the earth with utter respect and not violating its functions, the earth and all its abundance will bring only benefits to the people populating it.

have a set of rules that they have lived by from generation to generation: What is long cannot be cut short, what is short cannot be lengthened, the mountains cannot be destroyed, the slopes cannot be harmed, always cut exactly what you need - no more no less, always peel exactly what you needno more no less, say wrong when it’s wrong, say right when it’s right, no cheating and no lying.

The Baduy people believe that their mission here on earth is to be the guardians who preserve the balance of the earth. They believe that by treating the earth with utter respect and not violating its functions, the earth and all its abundance will bring only benefits to the people populating it. To ensure a perfect implementation of their mission, they divide themselves into two groups, namely the Inner Baduy (Baduy Dalam) and the Outer Baduy (Baduy Luar). The task of the Inner Baduy is to preserve their culture and the environment, while the task of the Outer Baduy is as protectors and filters, and to act as Baduy’s ambassador to the outside world, to show that the Baduy people are also part of the nation of Indonesia.

And they stay true to their mission in preserving the earth, in every aspect of their lives. Take farming for example. They never damage the soil structure by digging too deep. They merely graze the surface before planting the seeds inside the holes on the surface of the land. The Baduy people do not have rice fields because rice fields change the structure of the land. They have non-irrigated fields instead and their 54

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Photographers and videographers are not allowed to take any picture in the Inner Baduy area and also in some of the Outer Baduy areas.

These pictures taken were among those exceptions.

of tough resilient men who can walk at a remarkable speed. As a result of this practice, the air of Baduy is 100% pollution free and the sky is probably the bluest you’ll ever see in the densely populated island of Java – specifically in the province of West Java with its proximity to the capital city!

The Baduy people are also famous for their friendliness. Although their customs do not allow them to be open to assimilation and outside influences, they are by nature good-hearted people because they believe in harmony. They welcome any visitor who comes to the village, providing a resting place in their patio and the owner of the house will serve water and fresh fruits. It is such a simple kindness that will rekindle your belief in humanity, if you ever lose it by living in a big and cynical city.

On the other side, to preserve their values, they do not allow foreign visitors to stay more than one night in the village.

Photographers and videographers are not allowed to take any picture in the

farming activities are limited to the slopes

of making the surface even by digging

Inner Baduy area and also in some of the

of the hills.

and flattening the ground, they use pillars

Outer Baduy areas. They are not open to

to support the house from below and the

schooling nor are they familiar with writing.

because they have to preserve the vegeta-

length of the pillars vary, following the

Everything is passed down verbally from

tion. There is one forest known as The

contour of the land.

generation to generation.

The top of the hill is off limits for farming

Forbidden Forest (Hutan Larangan) where

The same goes for the bridges that they

It is simply because they do not want

only certain respected members of the

build. Not a single nail is used; instead they

other cultures to infiltrate their way of think-

tribe are allowed to enter, and any activity

tie the bridge together with palm fibers.

ing and corrupt their minds and steer them

in the forest that involves disturbing the

That way, they do not ‘harm’ the bamboo

away from their original mission, which is

vegetation is strictly forbidden. According

used to make the bridge.

preserving the earth.

to their belief, the forest is closed because

The Baduy people do not allow any

Whether or not the Baduy people

it is the Essence of the Universe (Sasaka

form of modern transportation to enter

really are the direct descendant of the

Domas) and also because it is located in

their village, not even the pollution-free

first human on earth remains a question.

the South, which is the direction of prayers

bicycle. In fact they never even build

However, seeing how harmonious their

for the Baduy people, therefore it is con-

roads. To get from one village to another

relationship is with nature and how they go

sidered holy. However, if we want to look

in the Kanekes area you need to hike over

to great lengths to carry out their mission,

at it from the environmental point of view,

several hills using unforgiving tracks. Even

unfazed by the lure of modernization and

it is an undeniable proof that the Baduy

for emergencies, such as when somebody

the comfort that technology brings despite

people have a deep understanding of the

needs to get to a neighboring village for

the cost, it is not entirely wrong for us to

concept of conserving the forest.

medical attention, no motor transporta-

think the Baduy people might indeed be

tion is allowed when picking up the patient

the last guardians of the Planet Earth. ■

Baduy people never flatten the ground.

from the village. Those whose physical

Text by Patricia Ivana

They never ‘disturb’ the soil. If a house is

conditions are not fit for such a strenuous

Photos by Josua Alessandro

to be built on an uneven surface, instead

walk will be carried in a litter by a group

www.escapadepictures.com

Another interesting fact is that the

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BEYONDUPDATES BOUNTY BRUNCH Hotel Borobudur Jakarta caters to parents who want to spend their weekend with their kids, with its Bogor CafĂŠ serving Bounty Brunch every Sunday from 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; a bounty of food plus games for the children. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta has deployed its professional staff to guide the children through activities such as arts and crafts, temporary tattoos, and nail coloring to mention a few. All activities can be enjoyed for Rp. 188.000++ per adult and Rp. 100.000++ per child.

Bogor Cafe, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, Jalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta, (021) 380-5555

WHOLLY WORTHY Members of the Executive Committee of Jakarta International Hotels Association (JIHA) recently presented the money collected during the JIHA Christmas Charity project to three worthy charities. A total of Rp. 120 million was saved by member hotels by not sending the cards, and this money was presented to the Indonesian Care for Cancer Kids Foundation that provides children with cancer the best access to treatment and care, to the Yayasan Citra Baru that helps children and young people with craniofacial surgery, and to the Emmanuel Foundation that provides free food and education for malnourished children and scavenger communities. Visit www.jakartahotelsassociation.com for further details on the JIHA and its activities. www.jakartahotelsassociation.com

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ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Starting this month, Alila Jakarta provides free WiFi in all of its rooms, enabling guests to easily access the Internet in all public areas: lobby, meeting rooms and restaurants. Guests can enjoy this browsing service without any time and cost limitations. Anytime and anywhere at Alila Jakarta, guests can access free WiFi and no password is needed. “It’s plug and play” quotes Evaldo Desfarillo, Public Relations Manager. Alila Jakarta has 246 rooms (Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, Executive Suites, Club Suites, Apartments and Alila Suites) offering comfortable accommodation packages for business and leisure. www.alilahotels.com

AKMANI, ANYWHERE Following the recent opening of its new modern and minimalist ìTerrazza Biancoî hangout, Akmani Hotel presents its March promotions for weekends. Rp. 550,000 nett for a Deluxe Room and Rp. 650,000 nett for a Grand Deluxe. The special rates apply on Saturdays and Sundays. Milano Mocktails are introduced as mocktail of the month, made up of fresh orange, strawberry and lychee with passion fruit syrup at only Rp. 35,000 nett at the Bel Piatto Restaurant.

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FROM CURRIES TO KEBABS JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta welcomes diners to come and enjoy the “Spice Trail”, a spice journey of Marco Polo who travelled throughout Asia and the world in 1200. The Sailendra Spice Trail presents various styles of curries and kebabs from March 5-21 at the Sailendra Restaurant. Inspired by Marco Polo’s journey, the Sailendra Restaurant brings all the spices from around the world with their all their richness to the buffet array. Assisted by the “Spice Master” Chef Nawiyo (Sailendra’s very own Indian chef that possesses a wealth of experience in handling spices) who is well known for his specialty in Indian cuisine, the extraordinary curries and kebabs can be enjoyed for lunch and dinner. For reservations, call (021) 5798-8889.

JW Marriott Jakarta, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.2 No. 1& 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta www.marriott.com/jktjw

LANDING SOON The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Cemeti Art House holds ‘Landing Soon #6 - #11’ through March 18 at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta. The three year running artist-in-residence program by Cemeti Art House in collaboration with Heden, The Hague has come to an end. This exhibition shows an overview of the results of the last half of the project with thirteen artists from the Netherlands and Indonesia (Landing Soon #6 through #11). Participating artists included Arfan Sabran, Ralph Kaimena, Ellen Rodenberg, Wimo Ambala Bayang, Maarten Schepers, Urs Pfanenm¸ller, Sigit Bapak, Elizabeth de Vaal, Beatrix H Kaswara, Cilia Erens, Octora, Rosalie Monod de Froideville, and Wiyoga Muhardanto. Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41, Yogyakarta, (0274) 371-015; www.cemetiarthouse.com

PRIME PLAZA Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts (PPHR) held a social event for its Prime Plaza New Look 2010 in January at the Q Smoke House Factory in South Jakarta.

Entering the year 2010, Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts added supporting elements to its corporate identity. Each property comprised of hotels, suites and resorts has its own identifying colors of green, blue, orange and purple; as well as different taglines to identify each property.

Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Plaza 5 Pondok Indah Blok C no. 16, Jakarta (0361) 7279-9797

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Hard Rock Hotel Bali

HOTELHIGHLIGHTS 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!

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.

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.

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

Pool Villa Club Sanur Beach Bali The Pool Villa Club at Sanur Beach Bali offers luxurious one-bedroom ocean view villas with direct beach access.

Each villa with private terrace and its own 11m private pool also comes with a majestic bed, living and dining areas and expansive gardens with gazebo. The villas have fully equipped kitchens with breakfast bar, a spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi and walk-in wardrobes. Guests may take the option of dining at the gazebo while enjoying the beach and the ocean. Personal butlers provide personalized services. A perfect place for couples, families or to entertain friends.

Sanur Beach Bali also features 426 rooms and suites, 2 large pools, a choice of restaurants and bars.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur 80228 Bali, Indonesia Ph: +62 361 288011 Fax: +62 361 287566 reservation@sanurbeach.aerowisata.com www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com

The Patra Bali

Resort & Villas The Patra Bali Resort & Villas is an 11 hectare five star resort in Tuban, offering one of the largest guestrooms in Kuta. All decorated in traditional Balinese style with exquisite wooden furnishings overlooking exotic tropical landscapes. The hotel has a warm and peaceful atmosphere and is ideal for total relaxation!

The Resort has 206 rooms and suites, all beautifully appointed, with marble bathrooms and five-star amenities. There is a huge swimming pool right by the sea. The 22 Villas are a semi-boutique concept, giving extra privacy and luxury for families or couples.

Many have private plunge pools, and they’ve all 24-hour butler service. Villa guests have their own huge seaside swimming pool and exclusive use of the Floating Heritage Lounge. The hotel offers more facilities like 4 restaurants, convention centers, a Kids club, Spa & Health club, a Beach Bar and free shuttle service to Kuta.

Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach, Kuta Tel : ( 0361 ) 751-161 Fax: (0361) 752-030 reservation.bali@patra-jasa.com www.patrabali.com

The location is ideal, a huge landscaped property on South Kuta Beach, directly on the Indian Ocean and next to the international airport. A 5-minute drive north brings you to the heart of Kuta’s shopping district.

The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa is a new destination for those who want to experience the atmosphere of first class service with state of the art facilities. 42 Private Pool Villas are available with different categories; 1 bedroom suite villa, 2 and 3 bedroom family villas to meet every guest’s dream.

Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Br. Bakung Sari, Ungasan, South Kuta, Bali Tel. (0361) 708 199; Fax. (3361) 708 168 E-mail: reservation@dreamland-villa.com sales@dreamland-villa.com www.dreamland-villa.com

Main pool, Terrace Restaurant, Sunset Bar, Dreamland Beach Shuttle, Kuta Shuttle, Dream Spa Center, Free Internet at Business Centre, Gift Shop, Pool Bar, and spacious parking area. Each Villa Features: Fully air-conditioned, in-room personal safe, 29” flat color television with international TV Channel, IDD Telephone, Mini bar, Jacuzzi, DVD player, original imported latex mattress, shower jet massage, imported bathtub with hot and cold running water, private plunge pool and Balinese gazebo.

In the Ungasan village, high on the southernmost peninsula of the island of Bali. Ten minutes to Dreamland beach, from your villa by our free shuttle service.

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EMBRACING NATURE’S POEM

INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL The Bali-India Foundation will hold another round of the International Yoga Festival that will be joined by some 1,500 Yogis from all over the world. The second international yoga event will be held from March 3-10, and the chairman of the Bali-India Foundation Dr. Somvir stated that half of the 1,500 participants would come from India, European countries, the USA, and Asian regions. The other half of the participants will consist of yoga lovers and yoga development center managers from various places in Indonesia. The annual yoga event will be themed “Yoga and Global Warming Issues”. Dr. Somvir mentioned that participants from foreign countries like India, Germany and Singapore had confirmed their participation and each country would send some 50 participants. All of the International Yoga Festival will take place in North Bali at the Markandeya Yoga City Banjar Gunung Sari, Tegal Linggah village, Sukasada sub-district, Buleleng district, about 80 km north of Denpasar. The location is a village that is surrounded by hills and becomes a historic village for Hindu and Islamic development. The second Bali-India International Yoga Festival is expected exceed the success of first event that involved some 1,000 participants in March of 2009 in Denpasar.

Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition featuring the works of Nyoman Sujana Kenyem through April 5. Born in Ubud, Kenyem belongs to a small circle of contemporary artists whose work, while modern in spirit and execution, still retains the lyricism of traditional art. Notably he is one of the most prominent members of a new generation of artists who chose to study in the late 1990s in the newly opened Balinese branch of the Indonesian art academy (STSI) rather than in Yogyakarta or Bandung. Since his appearance on the scene in the 1990s, Kenyem has won praise for the poetic beauty of his canvasses. The subject of each of his images, mirrored in titles like ‘Touch’, ‘Smile’ and ‘Nostalgia’ are inevitably highly personal visualizations of emotions.

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

Bali India Foundation, Jl. Dr. Muwardi No. 3, Denpasar (0361) 224-299; www.yogabaliindia.com

SOLO AND GROUP Tony Raka Gallery iwill be holding two exhibitions this month, a solo and a group exhibition. “Nowhere Else,” a solo exhibition by Samarpan, is being held from March 5 to April 5. Samarpan has created abstract compositions that radiate in intense color and present a vivid world, a cosmos of color. His paintings hold all the mystery of the changing light in a stained glass window. “Return to the Abstraction” is an exhibition of at least 25 painters held from March 18 to April 10. The Balinese artists’ awareness of space and composition exist through the tradition or pre-modern works to the present. The presentation of their works represents symbolic values, as well as metaphor. Through this exhibition, the concepts and ideas of Balinese abstract painting will be traced.

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Bali Masari

HOTELHIGHLIGHTS Villas & Spa Bali Masari Villas is a hotel with a difference and features four onebedroom and eight two-bedroom luxury villas each with their own private plunge pool beautifully situated overlooking a ravine in the valley of the Petanu River. A place to be at one with nature, to soothe the senses - mind, body and soul. Self-contained villas are perfect for honeymooners, for discerning travelers and executives.

Restaurant providing a range of Asian and European food; bars, a spa, a large swimming pool and a smaller childrens pool. The villas have recently been refurbished to four star standards, each featuring its own dip pool and equipped with television, air conditioning, hot and cold water, telephone, electronic safety deposit box and kitchen. Spacious rooms boast high Balinese roofs, marble floors, a large central living area and a pull out sofa double bed.

Jl. Pantai Purnama, Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 290-029 Fax: (0361) 290-050 E-mail: reservations@balimasarivillas.com Website: www.balimasarivillas.com

The 1.6 hectare resort is situated near the Sukawati village in the Gianyar Regency. 45 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 30 minutes from Ubud, 20 minutes from Sanur. Shopping and art markets are nearby in Sukawati.

Mentari Sanur Hotel 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.

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.

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.

Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Tel: (0361) 283-286, Fax: (0361) 283-017 E-mail: sales@mentarisanur.com Website: www.mentarisanur.com

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

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

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

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

The Haven Hotel Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites and villas located in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous area for clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches. With perfect concept “Naturally Elegant” post Perfect palace for honeymooners, party goers and fashionista.

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

Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali Tel: (0361) 738-001 The Haven Suites & Villas Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali Tel: (0361) 738-001, Fax: (0361) 738-002 Sales: (0361) 738-008 E-mail: info@thehavenbali.com Website: www.thehavenbali.com

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

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

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BANDE DESSINÉE An exposition will be held to commemorate 100 years since France’s first Bande Dessinée or comics, entitled Exposition: 100 years of French Comics.

The expo will exhibit 35 original art paper collections issued by the International Association for Comics and Drawings. These collections will take you back to times when history spoke about the phases of art, recognized world-wide for its uniqueness in France, Europe, and all parts of the world. Just to mention, some of the collections are from Caran D’ache – a surprisingly modern practitioner for mute story telling until art collections from Nicolas de Crécy – with its impressive technique mastering, a creation well known for more than a century in countries like France and Belgium. The exhibition will take place in Alliance Française Denpasar, through March 31.

Alliance Française de Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan I, No. 13A, Denpasar (0361) 234-143; www.afdenpasar.org

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SPONTANEOUS GLAZING This workshop at Gaya will explore the kiss of flame and the natural glaze effects of atmospheric wood firing in Gaya CAC’s new anagama (Japanese-style wood kiln), with wood fire specialist Dave Hanley.

Participants will experiment with the variables of clay bodies and flashing slips, surface texture and vessel shape as design factors influencing the subtle and dramatic effects of a natural ash surface. Instructors Dave Hanley and Hillary Kane provide courses at the workshop through April 3.

Gaya Ceramic Arts Center, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud,(0361) 745-1413 www.gayafusion.com/ceramic

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Hanna Artspace hosts the painting exhibition “Bali from Beyond” through April 8.

This event will visualize the expression of the expatriate artists during their stay in Bali. The artists presented are Arie Smitt (Holland), Han Snel (Holland), Rudolf Bonnet (Holland), Marc Jurt (Switzerland), Pieter Deiman (Holland), Shant F. Clergue (France), Emilie Pauline Sermet (France), Razcel Jan LS (Philippines), Anja Zwanenburg , Margareta (Norway), Patrick Okorokoff (France), and more.

Hanna Artspace Jln. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud (0361) 978-216 www.hannaartspace.blogspot.com

FOOD, HOTEL, TOURISM The 7th International Exhibition for Equipment, Food, Beverages and Services to support Indonesia’s tourism and hospitality industries is being held this month at the Bali International Convention Center from March 11-13. Also, Food, Hotel & Tourism Bali will once again be held alongside the famous Salon Culinaire, organized by the Bali Culinary Professionals. Bali’s best young chefs will once again test their culinary expertise in an exciting mix of competitions. www.fhtbali.com

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TWISTED N’ SHOUTED Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel & Villas once again achieved great success in holding a travel agents appreciation event at The Kharisma Ballroom recently with the theme ‘Let’s Twist and Shout’. The dinner and extravagant event was attended by over 300 representatives from travel agents, airlines and the media. During the evening, there were awards presented to the top 10 agents based on production during the year 2009. All of the hotel’s management and staff who were involved in this memorable occasion were dressed in 1960s costumes.

Discovery Kartika Plaza Jl. Kartika Plaza, South Kuta (0361) 751-067

GODSPEED Participants of the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) 2009-10 performed the Tari Saman dance at the farewell ceremony held by the Australian Ambassador for Indonesia, Bill Farmer, in February in Jakarta. AIYEP is an annual exchange program that has played an important role in increasing mutual understanding between the two nations.

Australian Embassy, Jakarta, (021) 2550-5490

GATHERED Ramada Camakila held a gathering for media and agents in February. In this gathering, the participants came gradually. Nine members representing the media came on February 16 while the other batch came the following day. Ramada Camakila had opened and operated since mid 2009. Opening ceremonies and such are yet to be scheduled. Ramada served a cocktail party followed by a six course dinner on the evenings.

Ramada Resort Camakila Bali, Jalan Pura Bagus Teruna, Seminyak, (0361) 752- 877 www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

UP A BAR FIGURES MEET The island’s tourism figures gathered at the Bali Governor’s office in a day seminar, which presented topics on Bali’s tourism in the last 5 years and tried to find an ideal formulation for 2010. Speakers at the seminar were Wayan Geriya (Balinese anthropologist), I.B. Subiksu (head of the Bali Tourism Office), Ngurah Wijaya (head of the Bali Tourism Board) and the Director of the Bali Tourism Police.

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The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Nusa Dua held a Malaspas inauguration blessing ceremony for its Kul Kul Bar following its recent renovation on February 17, coinciding with the temple anniversary of the hotel’s main temple.

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali (0361) 771-327 www.luxurycollection.com/bali

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RED COCKTAIL In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, Kota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel hosted its long stay guests and recreational club members to a management cocktail party. Around 50 invitees were treated to an attractive and interactive Lion Dance performance. Red ‘Ang Pao’ packets were passed around in Chinese New Year tradition.

Kota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel, Blok L, Kota Bukit Indah, Purwakarta, (0264) 351-888 www.primeplazahotels.com

IN APPRECIATION Kayumanis Group’s recent appreciation party acknowledged the outstanding support of travel agents and media representatives over the past year. The event took place at Kayumanis Jimbaran. A series of awards to the best supporters within each travel market category for 2009 was the highlight of the event. www.kayumanis.com

SMILING KIDS Amidst the Valentine’s Day celebrations, around 40 orphan children from the Anugerah orphanage were treated to a Parent-For-A-Day event held by JP Production, The Blado Showbiz, KKMK and the Sahaja community.

The orphans and their parent-for-aday went on a fun and happy tour to the Bali Zoo Park, the Bali Bird Park, several shopping malls, the beach and to bookstores. For further information, contact Grace Jeanie, 081-735-1312.

CHINA GIRL VALENTINE’S Hard Rock Hotel Bali, the leading entertainment hotel in Bali, celebrated Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year in ‘rockin’ style, with a ‘China Girl Party’ at Centerstage on February 14. Centerstage was decorated in red flowers and lampions. D’Munk Band started warming the crowd of more than 300 people at 8.30 pm, followed by Chun Lee Trolley Dolly, David Bowie China Girl Dance Show, Pink Madame Butterfly Go Go and Stiltwalker show and Chun Lee Dance Show. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta (0361) 761-869; www.hardrockhotels.net

HAPPY TUNES

DJ MARATHON

Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort had pianist David Harrington entertaining adults and kids, performing some of his best music through a charity piano concert for Starwood’s Anak Bintang children’s campaign at the resort’s Sunset Lounge in mid February.

Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort Bali, Jalan Raya Tanah Lot, (0361) 815-900; www.lemeridien.com/bali

A DJ Marathon and contemporary art event on February 26 raised money for the “I’m An Angel” charity.

Thousands of dollars are raised each year for the charity, which undertakes a wide range of worthy activities in Bali from healthcare to hygiene, infrastructure-building to education, and environmental awareness. www.kudeta.net

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

CELEBRATORY AGM AND LUNCH IN SANUR February 5 a celebratory annual General meeting took place in the new Negara conference facilities of the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel. Members took stock of a very successful 2009 and elected officers for a promising new year of Skal activity in 2010. Following the AGM 73 members and guests adjourned to the newly renovated Sanur Harum Restaurant for a hearty lunch of Crustacean Bisque scented with cognac and garlic croutons, Herbal Crusted Salmon Fillet, Potato mash, snow peas, sautéed kailan, dried plum tomato, in a forest mushroom jus perfumed with mustard seeds. Dessert was a scrumptious Berries and White Chocolate Mousse Fruit ragout, orange sherbet on layered cinnamon cake.

COMING EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 150 members of Skal Bali meet monthly for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues.

On the calendar 2010 are: March 5 – Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali – Tuban April 9 – The St.Regis Bali Resort – Nusa Dua May 7 – Nikko Bali Resort and Spa – Nusa Dua June 4 – Ma Joly – Tuban July 2 – Tao - Tanjung Benoa

ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI Skal International, founded in Paris in 1934, is the World’s largest travel and tourism organization with over 20,000 members in 500 clubs in 90 countries. Members are tourism industry management and professionals providing accommodation, transportation, tours, travel, marine and cruise tourism, attractions, restaurants, golf, spas and travel media.

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during these tours are sometimes beyond description. BaliQuad (using ATV’s

VILLA DIANA BALI – luxurious and exclusive place, good value for money. 3

/ quad bikes) and BaliBuggy (using off-road cars) are located in different

villas with 3 bed rooms each, private swimming pool and garage, kitchenete,

locations which offer different tracks. A special “2-in-1 adventure” can be

shower and bath tub, hot/cold running water. Jl. Kresna, Ulun Tanjung, Legian,

arranged, combining both off-road tours in one great adventurous day.

Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510

BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766;

E-mail: info@dianagrouphotel.com; www.dianagrouphotel.com

Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com

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beautiful and rare orchids, Heliconia,

as you like it. This service delivers you the complete edition of your preferred

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residence on Bali. Contact your hotel or villa reception or call or email them for

to the city. Enjoy a drink and find unique

the selection and pricelist 0361 769414 /

souvenirs. Tel: 466-010, Fax: 466-011;

info@newspaperdirect-bali.com

www.baliorchidgardens.com; E-mail: info@baliorchidgarden.biz.

TOURS & TRAVEL ADVENTURE INDONESIA – JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING & FUN JUNGLE

BALI QUAD DISCOVERY TOURS - The Bali Quad and Bali Buggy tours

WAR, Student Field Trip, Orangutan & Dayak, Explore Irian Jaya Tribes, Komodo

both bring you to a part of Bali where you still can find old traditions alive.

& Flores Adventure, Toraja Tour. BALI: Ruko Wana Segara 12A, Tel: (0361) 750

Drive yourself with a specially designed off-road vehicle that copes with all

971, 750 964. JAKARTA: Wisma 31 kemang, 3rd floor tel: (021) 7182250/56,

kinds of terrain, through an authentic part of the island, passing rice fields,

Email: info@adventureindonesia.com

crossing jungles and driving through a traditional Balinese village. The views

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOSPITAL ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Contact your consulate.

■ BIMC HOSPITAL: Provides medical attention for emergencies and evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the KutaSanur-Nusa Dua roundabout.

Tel: (0361) 761-263.

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

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361.

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

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

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

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby.

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

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

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

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

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

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

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

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

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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