Bali Buzz #56 by Bali Buzz by The Jakarta Post

Vol. 1/october 1-october 7, 2015

Top 10

selfie spots First Impressions

Horse cart city tours

The dragonfly effect

from THE editor

Selfies

Cover Photo: Gustra Adnyana

“I took a selfie, therefore I exist” and that ladies and gentlemen is the ethos, and pathos, of our new world. Tourists often spend more time composing the perfect selfie with, let’s say the Eiffel Tower, than absorbing the beauty and history of the tower itself. There is nothing wrong with that since almost everybody with a smartphone has, at least once, partaken in that modern form of vanity. Tourist destinations have not let this phenomenon go unnoticed and many establishments now set aside picture perfect spots for their patrons to take a memorable selfie. This edition’s cover story focuses on those perfect selfie spots in Kuta and Seminyak, hoping that it will inspire readers to go there and enjoy the beach, the food, the drinks and their own beautiful faces shown on that LCD screen. — The Editor

Contents

05 Tree House

First Impressions

06 Banyan Tree 07 Horse cart city tours 08 Top 10 selfie spots 10 Home again 11 In search of art

12 The dragonfly effect

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Images

Amed’s children “Selling sea salt”

Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

omang Joni and her friend Kadek Ariyati were walking under the scorching sun in Amed, a coastal village and popular diving center in Karangasem, east Bali. School was over and it was already 1 p.m., Joni was headed home to look for hot food in the kitchen; her parents were out working as laborers, while her eldest sister was taking care of a small salt shop in front of their home. Her friend Komang Ayu Puspawati arrived while Joni was finishing her lunch and the girls decided to make beautiful packaging for processed salt. Amed is one of Bali’s most prolific salt producers and its salt is recognized as being of high quality. After lunch, the girls enthusiastically created small boxes, locally known as losok, which are made of palm leaves adorned with colorful beads, small seashells and other ornaments. The sea salt is put into these small boxes and sold to visitors, many of whom are foreign divers and tourists. Equipped with small books containing greeting phrases in English and French, the girls cheerfully offered their salt for sale. “We are told to be polite and happy when we are trying to sell the salt, which is why we have to learn how to greet people in their own language,” said Ayu. “We use some of the money from selling salt to pay for our school tuition, to buy books and things we love. The rest goes to our mothers,” she said. The girls sell empty losok for only Rp 20,000 (US$1.36) to Rp 30,000 each. “If we fill them with sea salt, the price is Rp 50,000,” Joni said. The three salt sellers, Ayu, Joni and Ariyati, sell the boxed salt in front of the village community hall while finishing their school homework. Amed’s famed underwater life and rich marine resources have brought flocks of local and foreign tourists to the village and transformed the lives of many local people, including these three girls. “We can save some money, but if we feel tired of selling this stuff we can still play with our friends,” said Ariyati, while offering salt to two backpackers.

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Savor

First

Impressions “Theodorus Setyo takes the helm in the VIN+ kitchen” Words and photos Chris O’Connor

or VIN+ Seminyak’s new executive chef, Theodorus Setyo, the chance to impress came early when, on Thursday, only four days after taking up the post at the prestigious Seminyak wine lounge and restaurant, he delivered a paired lunch in collaboration with the famed McLaren Vale winery, d’Arenburg. To raise the stakes further, the lunch was hosted by d’Arenberg winemaker Toby Porter, who presented a selection of the winery’s younger creations for Setyo to pair with his first special menu. Setyo has an impressive track record to back up his contagious smile, with stints at the Banyan Tree Bintan, Four Seasons Jakarta and Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai to name a few and, on the face of it, this easygoing guy from Java was totally relaxed. After the mushroom amuse bouche, the chef presented his Seafood Harmony, a seared nori scallop and spiced prawn served with dashi gelee, paired with the 2013 Dry Dam Riesling. Many critics are suggesting that this young Chester Osborn wine may go down as one of the classic Riesling vintages from McLaren Vale. Osborn is the driving force behind the 103-year-old family-owned winery and the fourth generation since it was founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn. A well respected and gifted winemaker, he is not without a sense of fun and nothing illustrates this better than the second offering, the 2014 Stump Jump. Served up with Setyo’s spicy Gindara Dazzler the Stump Jump is a Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne Roussanne blend that offered a full fruity nose and taste. It is an easy and fun wine with an interesting optometrist eye chart label. As Chester suggests, “If you hold the bottle at arm’s length and can still read the bottom line, you can have another glass!” After some amusing chit-chat from Porter, who proudly told diners about the history, growth and successes of the d’Arenburg brand, the main Two-Some Beef was delivered paired with the excellent 2007 Galvo Garage. The Garage, a Bordeaux blend, is named with a play on the “Garagiste” wines made in France — small batch wines made with less control; a technique that has produced some stunning wines. Also unashamedly Australian, Galvo refers to the old galvanised roof building in which this Garage wine is made. A complex and full-bodied red, the 2007 paired beautifully with the chef’s beef. To close the excellent lunch was the Berri-Nuka, an attractively presented collection of mixed berries and manuka mascarpone served with ginger coulis, topped off with a liberal sprinkling of crushed shortbread. The paired wine was the Twenty Eighth Road Mourvedre 2007. Located in the heart of Bali’s culinary heartland, the VIN+ paired lunches and dinners have become quite legendary and regularly attract large numbers of wine and food lovers keen to sample excellent wine and food at a competitive price. On first impressions, the addition of chef Theodorus Setyo looks to be a match made in wine heaven!

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Sight

Tree House “A new recreational site in eastern Bali” Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

umah Pohon, or the Tree House as the locals call it, is a newly emerging holiday destination. The privately owned retreatturned-public area belongs to Nyoman Budi, an entrepreneur who is now seeking a spiritual path. Located in Tukad Abu hamlet in Tulamben, Karangasem, Rumah Pohon is barely visible to most as it is nestled 5 kilometers inside a village with limited road access. There is also no sign to identify the venue! Gede Giri, a caretaker, said the facility had initially been intended as a place for meditation. At the front gate, there are several wooden signs bearing the words: “Jadikan tempat ini menjawab pertanyaanmu pada semesta” (Allow this place to answer your questions to the universe). Giri and 14 others now manage Rumah

Pohon as a retreat and recreational center. “It was first opened to the public a year ago,” said Giri. Visitors pay Rp 10,000 (68 US cents) as donation to enter. “During the last Galungan [Hindu celebration], more than 3,000 people came here,” he said. The site consists of several wooden houses built among the trees, a stupa-like structure, a wooden bridge and a café. The surrounding area is full of rare fruit plantations. Merita, a young girl visiting with a number of friends, said, “I have been here five times and I always feel refreshed and happy here.” Rumah Pohon is becoming a popular recreation choice in eastern Bali, an area rich in natural and historical assets. If you happen to visit Karangasem, why not drop by Rumah Pohon to benefit from the positive energy in this serene location.

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Sojourn

he year-end holiday season is rapidly approaching, now only a few weeks away. Closing 2015 and welcoming the 2016 new year with hope and good wishes is one of the most awaited and beautiful moments we can share with our loved ones. There is still time to pick the best place for that memorable and very special family gathering. If you decide to spend the year-end holiday on the Island of the Gods, Banyan Tree Ungasan would be a perfect home away from home. Located only a 35-minute drive from Bali’s airport and just minutes from Nusa Dua’s beaches, Banyan Tree Ungasan offers breathtaking cliff-edge views over the Indian Ocean and striking vistas of the island’s southernmost beauty. Poised majestically on top of the rocky Ungasan hills, the resort is a highly desirable family vacation destination, being the perfect escape from hectic work schedules and a busy social life. Featuring contemporary Balinese architecture and style, the distinct Balinese touches in the resort blend seamlessly with the

Banyan Tree “Sense of Celebrations”

Words Rita Widiadana Photos Courtesy of Banyan Tree

mystic charm of its natural surroundings. The resort is artistically designed to fit into the natural landscape and the design and facilities of every villa will exceed your holiday expectations. The spacious pool villas have their own private pools, lush landscaped gardens and open Balinese gazebos. The year-end holidays are an ideal time to rejuvenate body and soul, while also being the best time to re-establish your family life, and for your year-end celebration, the Banyan Tree Ungasan is offering special festive programs under the theme “Sense of Celebrations”. This series of festive activities will indulge you and your family with a memorable getaway in the ultimate sanctuary for the senses; a vast array of mouth-watering food and drinks in a luxurious setting guarantee the perfect holiday.

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The year-end holiday package is for a minimum three consecutive night stay and is inclusive of daily breakfast at Bambu Restaurant for two guests in a Pool Villa, four guests in a Sanctuary Villa and six in the Presidential Villa. A special New Year’s Eve dinner on Dec. 31 is also included for two guests in a Pool Villa, four in a Sanctuary Villa and six in the Presidential Villa. Rates are quoted on a per villa per night basis and are now available for immediate booking for stays from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, 2016; complimentary return airport transfers are also included. For more information, phone 0361 3007000 or e-mail reservations-ungasan@ banyantree.com.

Sight

Horse cart city tours “A nostalgic city scene” Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

uta, Sanur and Nusa Dua have always been popular destinations for domestic and international visitors. Denpasar, the province’s capital city, has not been as popular, but it does offer a unique city tour. The mayoralty office has designated a number of places in the city as heritage sites, with Jl. Gajah Mada in downtown Denpasar being one. Jl. Gajah Mada was once Bali’s most prominent business center and still has lines of old shop-houses on both sides of the street, many built during the Dutch colonial period. Some of the buildings show an eclectic mix of Dutch and Chinese architectural styles. An interesting way to explore the area is to take a horse cart, locally known as a dokar. Nyoman Merta is one of the dokar drivers. He starts working very early in the morning, sometimes as early as 2 a.m. Merta patiently waits for passengers beside Pasar Badung traditional market, which operates all day and all night. “I usually take tourists around the city,

starting from Jl. Gajah Mada and going along Jl. Thamrin, past Puputan Park and Bali museum,” said Merta. In the past, there were thousands of dokar drivers in Denpasar, recalled Merta, who has been driving a cart since he was a teenager. “It was the only means of public transportation in the city at that time,” he reminisced. The drivers, he said, had to be older than 17 and get a special dokar license. “There was a ‘driving test’ to pass before you were eligible for the license,” he said. He sadly shared that now there were only seven people still working as dokar drivers. “People can get motorcycles and cars so easily now on credit.” Another challenge was finding fresh grass for his horse. “Denpasar has no space to grow grass anymore, so we have to buy fresh grass at a cost of Rp 30,000 [US$2.04] per day for our horses,” he said. Dokar rides can also be found in Kuta.

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Top 10 selfie spots “Kuta and Seminyak”

Words Ariko Ahmad photos Ariko Ahmad and courtesy of W Bali, Waterbom, and The Plantation Grill

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Cover Story

Let’s be honest here, nowadays going on vacation is not just about having time off, it is also about posting the best holiday selfie photos on either your Instagram or Facebook account, so your friends will hate you but still like those pictures. So here it is, the first of our “Top 10 Selfie Spots” series, where you will get loads of “likes” and the coveted “where was this taken?” kind of comments. Legian Beach Selfies at the beach are pretty much a must when you’re in Bali. However, the beaches can be quite crowded at times, so if you want a beach selfie without being photobombed by other tourists, you should head to Legian Beach where there is plenty of space to get the perfect beach selfie. My suggestion on this beach is right in front of Padma Resort Legian’s SKAI Beach Club. Mano Seaside Restaurant Located within the Petitenget Temple compound, this restaurant has many of the things that a quintessential tropical island holiday selfie needs: a spread of well-manicured greenery dotted around, classy outdoor furniture, set against a backdrop of sparkling ocean with the island’s amazing sunset. The best part, the food is as amazing as the venue. DASH Hotel This dashing new hotel (pun intended) is situated on the buzzing Petitenget Street and will immediately capture your attention with its edgy and colorful features. The best spot for a selfie in this hotel would be by the huge bright red sculpture of a rabbit standing on its head located by the main pool. I can personally guarantee that the photos you take here will get at least one “where was this photo taken?” comment. W Bali Retreat pool A selfie at W Bali will definitely get you “likes” on your social media posts. However, most of those “likes” will be followed by just a hint of jealousy from your friends, especially those who are stuck behind their desks at work. These friends will hate you even more when you post your photo lying on one of the resort’s chic beanbags that float on the pool under the bright sun. Of course, you will have a freezing cold cocktail in your hand and a background of the sparkling ocean. Robert Marchetti The Plantation Grill For a fancy dining selfie option, this restaurant is the best. Located on the fourth floor of Double-Six Luxury Hotel in Seminyak, it boasts a glamorous atmosphere of the 1920s prohibition era and every single corner of this joint is a great selfie spot. However, the one I personally think is best is the spiral staircase that leads to the dining area or the Sling Bar, with one of their lethal martini concoctions in your hand. Kuta Market If you feel a little bit adventurous, why not head down to Kuta Market during its busiest hours? From 3 a.m. until about 6 a.m., shoppers and vendors flood the market. The streets in the vicinity will also be jam-packed with pickup trucks bringing fresh farm produce from all around the island. Taking a selfie here definitely has that air of cultural exploration to add to your social media persona. Waterbom Featuring world-class waterslides and other water-based rides set among lush tropical

gardens, it is no wonder that Waterbom Bali is as famous as it has ever been since opening back in the 1990s. For a great selfie here, make sure you have a waterproof camera with you and take it as you go down one of the slides. Better yet, there is a photographer-on-demand option, where you can have someone capturing those great moments leaving you to enjoy your time. Beachwalk Already a famous selfie spot in Kuta, this shopping mall has become a tourist attraction as it offers an extraordinary beachfront open-air shopping atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in the country. However, while most people take a selfie by the mall signage at the front entrance, you should head up to the mall’s top floor where it has an al fresco area with breathtaking views of the shimmering ocean beyond. The best spot for this is where Dirt Java Coffee Bar is located. La Plancha Beach Bar & Restaurant If you have ever seen photos of your friends sitting around on colorful beanbags with equally colorful Balinese parasols on the beach, these were most likely taken at La Plancha. This beach bar at Double Six Beach in Seminyak is a famous hang out spot for both tourists and locals, especially during sunset. So, to make sure you get a spot on the beanbags, make sure you are there by 3:30 p.m. at the latest. If not, you can forget about having that “like”-magnet selfie. Mirror Club What’s a holiday without going out to party? And what’s a party without taking some selfies? This hip and up-to-the-minute club is the best place to take one of those party pictures, especially with the great interiors and amazing lighting. It definitely brings out the fun and outgoing persona that everyone will envy on your social media. Oh, and if it’s a club bathroom mirror selfie that you’re after, Mirror’s bathroom is a great option!

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Savor

Home again “A profession created by chance” Words Amanda O’Connor Photos Ari Widianingsih

he development boom and rapidly growing number of high-end hotels and resorts in Bali is giving many Indonesians an opportunity to return home without sacrificing their careers. One of these local talents is Robby Motota, pastry chef at the recently opened Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Ubud. “My career all started by accident,” he said. “I’d finished a oneyear diploma at a hotel and tourism school in Jakarta and was looking for an apprenticeship. I was really excited about working in a hot kitchen, but my dad’s friend at the Sahid Jaya [hotel] showed me around the pastry kitchen! I thought pastry was for girls, so I was surprised to see so many men in the kitchen. My dad’s friend told me that he and my dad had already decided I would apprentice in pastry.” After a couple of years, Robby joined The Dharmawangsa, a luxury hotel in Jakarta. “There was a French chef there who used

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to have a cake shop in Paris. His creations were really traditional and plain; I wasn’t impressed, the trend then was for very decorative cakes. Then I tasted them […] I was speechless. I have several of his recipes.” Ending up in the Maldives, a chain of tiny, remote islands, Robby laughed, saying he’d been shocked to be issued a life jacket to keep in his room “just in case of a bad storm”. “The islands are tiny, only a few hundred meters wide. There was nowhere to go!” Eventually joining the highly prestigious Phulay Bay, the first super exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Thailand, Robby spent three years closer to his family, finally being able to return home when the third reserve opened in Ubud. He is delighted that he can now be a daily part of his children’s lives. “I’m looking for a home in Bali so I can move my family here. I think it’s a great place for kids to grow up.”

Asked how he developed such delectable creations, he said it was through guest input. “Guests often start their day with croissants and end their day with dessert, so it’s essential the pastry chefs make them happy.” Robby and his team strive to create the best breads, cakes, pastries and desserts, with 14-hour days being normal. Bread is made using mother dough rather than yeast, for a more rustic result; the chocolate is Valrhona for cooking and Bali’s own Pod for decorations; the desserts range from simple and healthy to opulent decadence; and the Afternoon Tea is a masterpiece of sweet and savory, Indonesian and Western. At the end of the day, the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserves attract very well-traveled and highly discerning guests, so there is no room for complacency. Only the best will do. “For me,” said Robby, “the satisfaction comes when you see the smiles on guests’ faces.”

Sight

In search of art “A Gianyar art market is the place to go for inexpensive paintings” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

Art connoisseurs looking for masterpieces created by the Balinese maestros of a bygone era will find galleries in Ubud established by big name collectors, such as Neka or Agung Rai, the perfect shopping arena. However, visitors wanting beautiful paintings of Bali at a fraction of what the masterpieces would cost should avoid Ubud and head to Guwang instead. The tiny village, some 20 kilometers east of Denpasar, hosts a sprawling art market with a large selection of paintings, the majority of which were created by Balinese artisans in the neighboring villages. The market is easy to find since it lies on the road connecting the Ida Bagus Mantra highway and the main road to Sukawati, home to the island’s largest souvenir market, and

Ubud. It takes a mere 30 minutes to drive from Denpasar to Guwang on a normal day. Do be advised that travel times will be significantly longer during the many religious festivals and holidays since the Ida Bagus Mantra highway is the main artery for city dwellers to reach their hometowns in eastern Bali. Stalls selling inexpensive paintings, with prices starting as low as Rp 250,000 (US$17), and wooden frames sold separately line the road near the market. A large majority of them are renditions of the Balinese landscape with its signature terraced rice fields, calm rivers and tranquil beaches with colorful traditional outriggers. Others are depictions of the island’s vibrant cultures, including its majestic religious festivals and breathtaking dances.

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Book

The dragonfly effect

“A new book reveals expatriates’ fascinating love stories with Indonesia” Words and Photos I Wayan Juniarta

he showed up at Ubud’s Neka Museum that morning with an aura of modesty rarely seen with scholars of her stature. Christine Velde is an Australian by birth and a double doctorate holder, one in education and the other one in creative writing, but she speaks and carries herself like an Indonesian; humble and polite. “Westerners could benefit from being more alos in character—having politeness, sensitivity and respect for others,” she said later on, using the Balinese word for “refined”. “I feel that many countries, like Australia, have not experienced revolutions, wars to the degree that Asian countries, like Myanmar, China and Indonesia, have. The tendency for the West [is] to adopt a superior top-down approach to these countries, as if they know best. Western countries like Australia need to take a closer look at themselves and gain a clearer understanding of their own fears and prejudices about Indonesia.” This open-minded attitude is the underlying theme of Velde’s recently published Dragonflyers, Prominent Expatriates’ Influential Roles in Indonesia, a book featuring the profiles

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of 14 expatriates from different countries and their fascinating relationships with Indonesia. These individuals have contributed generously to Indonesia and by doing so also learned a lot. “Dragonflyers are fantastic flyers — darting, twisting, turning and transforming. They are the essence of wisdom and enlightenment, even during unpredictable times. Similarly, these prominent expatriates have brought wisdom and enlightenment to Indonesia, even during difficult times, like Arie Smit through his paintings.” Museum founder Sutedja Neka smiled when Velde mentioned the name of the Dutch-born artist who has been his close personal friend for more than 40 years. Neka had assisted Velde while interviewing the frail Smit, who she acknowledged as one of the book’s most fascinating personages. “I saw Arie’s paintings first before I met him. I was impressed by the incredibly beautiful colors which depicted Indonesian villages, daily life, beaches and rural scenes […] I bought Dutch salty licorice sweets from Australia and his face lit up with delight. The taste, I think, brought back many happy memories, perhaps of childhood,

for this 99-year-old man,” she said, recalling her first meeting with the master painter. She was later charmed by Arie’s self-effacing character and his passionate love for Indonesia. The latter is an exceptional trait shared by all the individuals featured in the book. “Sometimes, these expatriates are called Indonesianists because their contributions are objective and significant and because of their close relationship to Indonesia. They also lived their lives ‘outside the box’, took risks and did not live traditional lives. If they don’t live in Indonesia, they keep returning as if the country keeps calling them back. There is a spiritual connection between them and this country.” Other names in the book are Ian Burnett, the author of Spice Islands; Kerry Collison, the CEO of Sid Harta Publishers; Scott Guggenheim,

the architect of Kecamatan Development Programme; David Hill, a professor of Southeast Asian Studies in the School of Arts at Murdoch University; Heinz von Holzen, a Bali-based chef who established Bumbu Bali restaurant and cooking school; Gustav Papanek, the president of the Boston Institute for Developing Countries; and Harry Aveling, one of the most outstanding translators of Indonesian literary works. It took Velde some 18 months to research and write the book, with much of the writing completed at her home in Adelaide, where she is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide’s Department of Asian Studies. Published by Indonesia’s biggest publishing company, PT Gramedia, the book will be featured in the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair.

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Island Buzz Koa D’Surfer Hotel in Canggu In answer to the increasing trend of Canggu as a main surfing destination, Avilla Hospitality Management and Development has welcomed Koa D’Surfer Hotel. This hotel is the first surf-themed hotel in Canggu and has been designed to accommodate long-stay professional surfers, as well as surfers in training, for a relaxing rest after a full day riding the waves. Koa D’Surfer Hotel has 87 simple rooms, including six suites. With predominantly wood and natural colored furniture, the Superior rooms are comfortable and have the choice of either twin or queen sized beds. The suites provide extra space, with a choice of either 30 or 35 square meter-sized rooms. Koa D’Surfer also provides Makan Makan Kopi Restaurant, serving Asian and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunset is best enjoyed from the Rooftop Pool while sipping a cocktail from the Maverick Rooftop Bar and Pool. The Surfing Equipment Store provides the most up-to-date collection of clothing, footwear, boards, wetsuits and surf accessories. Koa D’Surfer Hotel was developed with surfers in mind; when the waves are good and the beer is cold, there is nothing left to do but sleep in the natural ambiance of a genuine surf-themed hotel.

Indonesian spices at Intercontinental Bali Resort InterContinental Bali Resort is showcasing the spices of Indonesia at Jimbaran Gardens, where you can taste the aromatic and piquant flavors in the delicious and authentic local cuisine. Balinese and Indonesian cuisine is distinguished by the many freshly ground and blended spices that enliven and add depth to many dishes. Essential to Balinese cuisine is bumbu, a basic spice paste that varies from village to village and from dish to dish. Every day, the first task of one of the chefs at Jimbaran Gardens is to grind up a big batch of fresh spices to make bumbu. Common ingredients include shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, pepper, coriander, candlenuts, chilies, lemongrass, shrimp paste and palm sugar. The result is a pungent mixture, the foundation of all Balinese dishes. InterContinental Bali Resort’s executive chef, Christophe Depuichaffray, is passionate about the use of fresh spices in his cooking. He maintains, “Spices should be used to heighten the flavor of the main ingredient of a dish; they are invaluable not only for their gustative virtue but also for their antimicrobial properties: chili, for example, is known to boost immunity and is used in pain relief; cloves are a powerful natural antihistamine; nutmeg is believed to aid digestion; and cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory that can combat nausea.” October 1, 2015

Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 – 11 a.m. Come and join workshops and the fun of sharing farm duties. Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com Limbo Hip Every Thursday Starts 8:30 p.m. Lacalita Jl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu

Bali Zoo Kids Festival 2015 Oct. 3 - 4 Bali Zoo Jl. Raya Singapadu, Sukawati : (0361) 294 357 More info: facebook.com/BALIZOO

Events

Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Live Music Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Salsa Dance Every Sunday Made’s Warung Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 755297 Petani Restaurant Special Performances Every Friday – Balawan Starts 7:30 p.m. Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200

Calendar of Events Micro Galleries Denpasar Oct. 2 – 4 Starts 2 p.m. Micro Galleries www.microgalleries.org Open Heart Journy : Bali, Indonesia Oct. 2 – 10 Starts 4 p.m. Open Heart Journeys Balian Beach, Tabanan Email: Jessica@evolationyoga.com Bali Vegan Festival Oct. 3 From 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Paradiso Ubud Jl. Gautama, Ubud Radiant Life Activation with Landon Carter & Daniel Aaron Oct. 4 – 6 From 9 a.m. – 11 p.m Radiantly Alive Jl. Jembawan No. 3, Ubud BBQ and Beats Every Friday and Saturday From 4 – 7 p.m. Cocoon Beach Club Jl. Pantai Double Six, Kuta

Watch Worldwide Sports Events Live sports coverage at Meads, watch live AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, cricket, tennis, F1. Meads Boutique Villas Hotel Jl. Pratama No. 99, Tanjung Benoa : (0361) 776604

Food & Drinks Denpasar

Black Canyon Amaris Jl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar : (0361) 9378042 / 9378043

Kerobokan

Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee. Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

Tuban

Black Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805

Activities

Anahata Yoga Retreat Oct. 7 Starts 12 p.m. Bali Yoga Travel Jl. Gatot Subroto, Denpasar

Ubud Denpasar Barong and Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m. Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar : (0361) 224596 Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday Starts 7:30 p.m. Mawang Village, Ubud

Jimbaran Kecak and Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m. Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

Kuta Traditional and Modern Performances Every day (Except Wednesday) Starts 8 p.m. Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta : (0361) 762750

Legong Dance Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m. Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera) Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud : (0361) 972124 or 970503 Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m. ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Simple guidance when attending a temple ceremony

1. Always wear a sarong and sash. 2. Do not walk in front of people when they are praying. 3. Do not use flash or point your camera at the priest’s face. 4. Never sit higher than the priest, the offerings and/or people praying. 5. During cremation ceremonies, do not get in the way of attendees, however perfect that photographic moment might be. 6. Women are not allowed to enter temples while menstruating.

Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups — potter’s wheel throwing techniques to hand-crafted sculptures. Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220 Sherrat Gallery/ BCAC Surrealism painting and art class with Bruce Sherrat Jl. Raya Andong Gg. Sawah, Ubud (between Gangga Sukta and BSA cargo) : (0361) 978617 www.baliartclasses.com Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Recommended by Lonely Planet. A relaxing place to explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about! Jl. Hanoman, Ubud. : (0361) 974244 info@studioperak.com

Tour & Travel Agent

Shopping Delta Dewata The first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud : (0361) 973 049, 978 071

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454 Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303 Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081 Bintang Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Courses

Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784

Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality. Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

ART & CULTURE CORNER

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Dance Lessons Dance for life. Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x : (0361) 7452045 Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn more about Balinese culture and music. Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201

Perama Tour & Travel Bali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia. Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience. Head Office Jl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808 www.peramatour.com

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go

Tjakra 7 Spa

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

The Butchers Club

The best burger you can ever imagine! Jl. Cendrawasih, Petitenget, Kerobokan : (0361) 8974004 www.butchersclub.co.hk

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

French Mediterranean dining in a heavenly setting, an uber-chic lounge serving scrumptious tapas and cocktails, complemented by top-notch entertainment. Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan : (0361) 4737 888 E-mail: info@metisbali.com www.metisbali.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

2 3 DENPASAR Canggu 4 Sanur Seminyak Legian 1 Kuta 5

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

W Bali Presents Late Night Session With Finnebassen

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Oct. 8 From 10 p.m. – late Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

Benoa

6 Penida Island

Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Nusa Penida Festival Oct. 2 – 4 Starts 7 a.m. Nusa Lembongan

5 Flow & Feast

Try our latest attraction, the flowrider, and enjoy our Thaitalian live theater kitchen. Every Thursday night From 7 – 11 p.m. Waterbom Bali Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 755 676 Reservations: nightevent@waterbom-bali.com

7 Spirit of Smiles Golf Tournament

Oct. 31 Rp 1,900,000 per person for tournament fee and gala dinner at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua. Bali National Golf Club, Nusa Dua : (0361) 3007 080 E-mail: H8151-GM2@accor.com

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