Bali Buzz #66

Vol.2 no.14/december 10-december 16, 2015

Dance for Life Upgrading skills Tegenungan Waterfall

RangReng cave and wateRfall

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In the last 10 years, local communities across bali have become more assertive about the bigger role they want to play in tourism development in their respective regions. The legian customary village made the first breakthrough when it succeeded in convincing the other stakeholders to give the village the right to manage the famed Kuta beach. local communities in Tanah lot, one of the island’s most visited attractions, soon followed suit.

The trend continues. nowadays, the number of local communities that opt to manage a tourist attraction by themselves, instead of handing it over to investors or private corporations, has steadily grown.

This edition’s cover story focuses on a new natural attraction in Gianyar and how the local community has quickly stepped in to manage it on its own.

— The Editor

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ConTEnTs 07 bali World music Festival 08 rangreng cave and waterfall 10 Tegenungan Waterfall 12 Warung lastri 04

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The quest for the perfect ‘sop buntut’ “Café De Dapoer at the Rhadana Hotel” Words and photos Chris O’Connor

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ver since I shipped out of Jakarta and washed up on the sundrenched tropical shores of Bali, I’ve been unsuccessfully casting my culinary net in search of the most mythical of gastronomic beasts — the perfect sop buntut (oxtail soup).

In reality, the quest is probably more a metaphor for the regular craving for the popular Indonesian dishes and styles found everywhere in the “big durian”. However, I’m not alone and it’s a common theme among

many, who wonder: “Oh where can I get an authentic nasi [insert local dish here].” Well the truth is out there ... but where?

It’s not that Balinese food is not delicious, on the contrary, some of the dishes are legendary and some of the local chefs seem to have near magical abilities, but I guess we all have our cravings. For me, and many others, this seems to be compounded by the addictive nature of Jakarta’s street food in particular.

It was by happy chance then that I stumbled upon one of Kuta’s hidden culinary gems, tucked away in the Rhadana Hotel — Café De Dapoer. This smart little restaurant is helmed by chef Filipus, who presents a menu packed full of classic Indonesian favorites, like ayam goreng (fried chicken), gado-gado (mixed vegetables in peanut sauce) and pisang goreng (fried bananas), alongside a healthy collection of Western dishes that includes pasta, meats and fish — all at reasonable prices.

The restaurant is in the hotel’s lobby and, as its name suggests, is built designed to resemble an old-style kitchen (dapur means kitchen); it is quaint and comfortable and filled with memorabilia and reminders of the hotel owner’s life, which, along with the heavy use of old wood, gives a very homely and welcoming feel.

I probably should have opened with something from the snack menu, but I came here looking for authentic sop buntut.

It arrived, along with a plate of white rice and crackers, in a clay bowl atop a clay warmer — nice presentation, but what about

authenticity and taste?

Sop buntut is the classic Indonesian oxtail soup, or more accurately a spicy broth with chunks of carrot, potato and bone-in thick pieces of oxtail. Filipus uses an original recipe from the hotel owner’s mother, Sop Buntut Si M’Po, laden with meat and which includes fresh tomato as a garnish. He will adjust the spiciness, of course, and with extra chili condiment added it was excellent!

While I singlehandedly demolished the sop buntut, friends highly recommended the fried chicken with a delicious sambal, the kampongstyle fried rice and the heavenly pisang goreng abang — I just wish my uncle knew how to fry bananas like this.

The conclusion — while it is not precisely the same as mama’s (or Ibu Rubi’s of Kuningan, in my case), it is good — very good, and Filipus might just be onto a winner with this crowd pleasing, well-priced authentic Indonesian food.

Located on Jl. Kuta Raya, just behind the Dewa Ruci intersection and next to BCA bank, Hotel Rhadana is easy to find and has parking.

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IB Anom “A master of Balinese masks” Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

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alinese society believes that masks represent specific characters and they are considered sacred objects that can invoke the symbolic presence of ancestral deities or spirits.

Many Balinese masks represent a large range of characters, from aristocrats to comical court servants, derived from rituals, ancient tales and chronicles. Some of the masks represent sacred creatures, such as the mythical Barong — a symbol of protection and a guardian, while others portray scary creatures like Rangda.

While in the past masks were generally considered sacred and used for ritual purposes and sacred art performances, they are now becoming profane tourist objects. Wooden Balinese masks carved to represent various

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unique characters have become popular souvenirs for domestic and foreign tourists.

This is causing deep concern among traditional Balinese mask artisans. Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan, 47, is one of the few remaining mask artisans in Mas village in Ubud.

The son of Ida Bagus Made Geria, a respected mask maker, Anom is a sixth generation mask artisan.

“I am concerned knowing that many artists are producing masks for the mass market.

Wooden masks are part of Bali’s precious art heritage and are sacred objects; they are part of the religious rituals in Mas village and other places in Bali,” said Anom.

When he was younger, Anom studied puppetry at the Indonesian Fine Ats Institute (ISI) Denpasar and also worked as a bartender.

But making masks was in his blood and he decided to return to his village.

He started learning to make wooden masks when he was just 9 years old. “My father taught me how to create a refined mask. But it’s more than just carving; we have to be able to perform dances and dramas in order to really understand the characteristics of each mask.

We have to learn about the facial expressions and body gestures that reflect the character of each particular mask,” he explained.

Continuing the family tradition, Anom makes highly refined and ornate wooden masks, many of which are only used for rituals and religious art performances.

It takes at least one month to finish a high quality wooden mask, starting with shaping the waru wood, then carving and painting it.

“We paint at least 25 layers on the mask before we decorate it with gold paint and ornaments,” Anom said.

While carving a mask, artisans often feel deeply connected to the character they are carving.

“Sometimes, there is no spiritual boundary between the maker and the mask. The face of the mask is often a reflection of the artisan’s emotional wellbeing while he creates it.”

Anom explained that an artist might create similar masks, but each would have a different facial expression.

“I once created 10 Sidakarya masks [ancient Balinese masks], but each had a distinctive

facial expression,” he said.

Currently, Anom stores his artistic creations in a 10-by-6-meter room in his house, many of the masks are a personal collection. “I love those masks have no intention of selling them,” he said.

For Anom, masks are much more than a tourist object for sale in art shops. They represent the richness and complexity of Balinese arts, its religion and society.

Soul

dance foR lIfe “raIsInG HIV/aIds aWareness amonG yoUTHs” Words and PHoTos luh de suriyAni

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ore than 100 young people happily danced and sang to the upbeat music in denpasar on World aIds day, which fell on

dec. 1.

The event, bali dance for life, brought youths from denpasar and Gianyar together to share their ideas and activities to increase people’s awareness and understanding of HIV/ aIds. Jointly organized by Kita sayang remaja (Kisara) bali, the Indonesian red cross bali chapter and Kelompok siswa Peduli aIds (KsPa — student association to care for HIV/aIds), the event comprised education and advocacy, a photo exhibition, multimedia show, wall magazines and poster exhibition. before inviting the young people to the dance floor, the organizing committee held a number of sessions, including a sharing session with people living with HIV/aIds. “There is strong formula — abcde — that

helps prevent people from contracting HIV/ aIds,” explained a peer educator from KsPa. abcde is the acronym for an HIV prevention program and stands for abstinence, being Faithful, correct and consistent Use of condoms, don’t Use drugs and early detection and Treatment.

This year’s observation of the World aIds day focused on three topics — gender-based violence, unexpected pregnancies and HIV prevention. luh Putu ari dewayanti, a coordinator at Kisara bali, said that the photo and poster exhibitions played a significant role in providing a voice for the voiceless. “both exhibitions were arranged using the photo-voice approach, using symbolism,” said dewayanti. The photo captions clearly conveyed their messages.

“We are transgender youths who request flexible health service times because we work at night,” one caption said.

another photo portrayed a blindfolded transgender youth. “We are perceived as ‘half’ objects because of our physical appearance,” was the caption. dewayanti said the HIV prevention program was targeting young people. a study has revealed that the number of young people, between 15 and 29 years old, living with HIV is skyrocketing. since the first HIV/aIds case emerged in bali in 1987, Indonesia has seen 170,000 cases of people living with HIV. bali ranks fifth for

occurrences after Jakarta, east Java, Papua and West Java. data from bali Health agency states that, as of october 2015, there were an estimated 13,000 people living with HIV/aIds in bali. around 40 percent of these are aged between 20 and 29 years old. Infants and toddlers have also contracted HIV/aIds (around 3.5 percent), while the growth rate of new cases on the island in 2014 was around 17 percent.

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Upgrading skills “Beach masseurs given skills training by pro therapists” Words Ni Komang Erviani Photos Zul Trio Anggono

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i Ketut Heron felt relaxed after a spa therapist from The St. Regis Bali Resort had massaged her body.

Heron is a foot masseuse who often serves foreign tourists on Seminyak Beach and, while enjoying the massage, she was listening carefully to the therapist’s explanation of the benefits of each move.

For Heron, who has been working on the beach for 25 years, it was a new experience. “I only learned how to massage from my parents.

I never knew the theory,” she said.

It was not just Heron who was benefitting; there were a total of 50 masseuses who usually work on Seminyak Beach receiving training from therapists from several spas in Bali. The training was part of the Bali Spa and Wellness

Association (BSWA) annual event that took place on Friday last week at The Trans Resort Bali.

During the training, the participants received lessons on cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and acupressure.

“I am so happy that I have had chance to learn about this,” Heron said.

The president of Bali Spa and Wellness Association, Alexandra Sutopo, said that the one-day training for beach masseuses was part of the association’s corporate social responsibility program. “We want to share our experiences with them,” Alexandra said.

BSWA advisory official, Lulu Susiana Widjaja, added that the training was part of the association’s social activities. “We don’t want to

be their rivals, we want to be their partners.”

She commented that the training had been held several times for beach masseuses across Bali’s beaches. “We are glad that most of them feel happy and use the lessons they receive to serve their guests,” Lulu said.

The Bali Spa and Wellness Association was established 10 years ago and has some 150 members. Besides training beach masseuses, the association also held a seminar and exhibition during the recent event.

The organization is now working on improving the skills of staff in spa and wellness companies on the island to fulfill international standards in the face of the ASEAN Economic Community coming into effect.

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“We are fully aware that the ASEAN Economic Community could prompt many spa therapists from across ASEAN to come to Bali.

Thus, we have to improve the skills of our local people,” she said.

Among thousands of spa therapists, including those at manager level, there are only 500 with the relevant competence certification.

“There are many still taking the competence test,” Alexandra said.

She was, however, still optimistic that local therapists would be favored as they gained more talent. “We are not afraid of therapists coming here from other countries. But we realize that we need to be ready to face the competition,” she said.

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Bali World Music Festival “Inaugural festival brings ethnic sounds for global understanding” Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Courtesy of Ucok Olok

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van Nestorman ruled the stage. His deep, reverberating voice effortlessly placed the audience on that rather chilly night under his spell. Yet, it was his persona — the passion he displayed for his birthplace and its musical legacy, as well as his carefree way of strumming his guitar — that truly won the hearts of the spectators, who sat and stood around the small west stage of the inaugural Bali World Music Festival (BWMF) on Sunday.

“Hey, what sound is that?” he asked nonchalantly when a sound check on the opposing, and much larger, east stage apparently went a bit out of control.

Anom Darsana, BWMF co-founder and the island’s much sought-after sound engineer, sprinted to the east stage to stifle the runaway noises and Nestorman calmly produced a sasando, the signature musical instrument of his home island, and began casting his melodic spell, once again.

Rich in ethnic sounds and filled with words and memories of a traditional land, Nestorman’s musicality captured both the essence and aspiration of BWMF, a two-day music festival coorganized by Dwiki Dharmawan Associates and Antida Production, and partially funded by the Tourism Ministry.

Held over the weekend at Ubud’s Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), the festival featured scores of musicians, who faithfully wove the collective music of their respective cultures into their personal repertoires.

Among the performers were Palestinian percussionist Nasser Salameh, London-based Turkish drummer Asaf Sirkis, Pasar Klewer Project, Eastmania — a musical fusion of Middle East, Indonesian and Chinese sounds — as well as famed Indonesian musicians Dwiki Dharmawan and Dewa Budjana.

Bali’s ethnic soundscape was well represented in the festival by Balawan and his Batuan Ethnic Fusion, Ayu Laksmi and Svara Semesta, Bona Alit, as well as Planet Bamboo and Emoni.

“This festival is a musical celebration of love, peace and tolerance. It also reflects the emergence of a new generation of young musicians whose works are inspired by the musical legacy of their respective traditions,” BWMF founder Dwiki Dharmawan said.

The festival also featured a series of music workshops held at Betelnut in downtown Ubud.

After Nestorman ended his performance with an energetic, dance-inducing piece, the west stage went silent. The quietly handsome Dewa Budjana ascended the east stage and soon his guitar prowess and Balinese-inspired melodies took over the night. When, several minutes later, Nicholas Meier, a famed Swiss guitarist who is equally at ease with traditional Arab melodies as western jazz, joined Budjana, the audience found that the sounds they created together were powerful evidence of ability of music to transcend cultural borders.

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Rangreng cave and waterfall “A sacred place for purification and fertility�

Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

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Cover Story

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n past years, Balinese Hindus have gone to Rangreng cave and waterfall to perform melukat, a purification ritual.

Located at the intersection of two sacred rivers, the cave and waterfall are considered one of Bali’s most sacred sites.

People come here to present special offerings to honor the deities, as well as to perform melarung, the ceremony in which the ashes of a cremated body are cast into the river or sea.

Rangreng cave and waterfall are in Banjar Gitgit, Bakbakan village in Gianyar regency, just 3 kilometers from the center of Gianyar and around 30 kilometers from Denpasar.

Nestled amid a lush tropical forest, the cave is a tranquil place for meditation and religious activities.

Wayan Sumatra, head of Bakbakan village, accompanied a tour to the cave and waterfall, which required walking down 130 natural stone steps.

“There are certain ‘rules’ people must abide by when visiting these sacred places,” he said, to remind the group.

The first is a prohibition of women who are menstruating. “Women having their monthly period are discouraged from visiting,” he said.

He also warned people to avoid improper

behavior, such as performing lewd acts or using bad language, at these sites.

The locals strongly believe that both the cave and waterfall have existed for hundreds of years, since ancient Bali was under the reign of the Bedahulu kingdom in Pejeng.

Based on oral history and literature, the kingdom suffered a serious water scarcity and farmers were no longer able to cultivate rice

and other food crops.

The king of Bedahulu approached the king of Bangli for help. He assigned his prime minister, Patih Kebo Iwa, to go to the king of Bangli and ask for a cup of clean water.

Granting this wish, the Bangli king sent a cup of clean water with Kebo Iwo. Although the gift had already been given, the Bedahulu king also commanded Kebo Iwa to dig a 108-meter long watercourse in one night to bring water from the Bangli river to Pejeng, this was later named Tukad Cangkir, or the cup river.

Nyoman, a local guide, pointed out a set of prints seen on the cave’s ceiling. “These look like big fingerprints. People here believe that those are Kebo Iwa’s fingerprints,” he said.

The name Rangreng was derived from the vague colors of the cave’s stones. “People can see them as blue, green or even red.”

The sacred sites are closely guarded by the local villagers.

“One day, a foreign female tourist visited the waterfall wearing a sexy bikini. We urged her to dress properly at the waterfall,” he said.

Nyoman said that the village would have to perform a large ceremony to cleanse these sacred areas if they found visitors acting improperly and desecrating the area.

“There is a padmasana [shrine] within the

cave for people to pray,” Nyoman said.

Rangreng cave and waterfall were officially opened to public after the village performed Tawur Agung, a major religious ritual, at Pura Puseh Banjar Gitgit three months ago.

Made Sudira, a local villager, said on weekends many people visited the waterfalls.

“One Sunday, we welcomed around 1,000 local and foreign tourists.”

To accommodate the influx of visitors, modest rooms are being built for those who want to stay overnight in the village.

“Many Balinese people come here to cleanse their bodies and souls and to cure diseases.

Physical illnesses can be a manifestation of unexplained and intangible illnesses.”

The water in the falls is believed to have power strong enough to ward off negative influences.

For women who want to have children, a small pond called Ibu Teli might be the answer to their prayers. The pond, which looks like female genitalia, is considered a symbol of fertility.

“The women go into the pond and stay there for a while every day for seven days; they will soon get pregnant,” said one villager. Of course, you can believe this or not!

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Sight

Tegenungan waterfall “An emerging destination in Gianyar” Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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hile Bali is famous for its beautiful beaches and tiered rice fields, visitors are encouraged to explore more untapped destinations across the island.

Tegenungan waterfall in Kemenuh village in Sukawati, Gianyar regency, is only around 15 minutes’ drive from Ubud and about 45 minutes from Denpasar.

The 15-meter high waterfall is located 2 kilometers from the large “baby” statue denoting the route to Mas village.

The best time to visit the waterfall is in the morning. “I suggest you arrive at 7:30 a.m. when the sun’s rays are gently touching the earth. The shimmering light creates a stunning view and it’s a perfect time to take photos,” said

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Gde Parwata, a professional photographer.

Tegenungan waterfall has become a social media sensation as many people have uploaded photos of their visit to their Instagram accounts.

Reaching the waterfall, however, is quite challenging as visitors must traverse 144 steps to reach it.

Despite its wonderful natural beauty, the local administration pays little attention to making this waterfall a safe and accessible tourist destination. It was the local villagers who took the initiative to build temporary steps and to manage the site by charging visitors a small entrance fee of between Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000 (36 to 72 US cents) per person.

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Warung Lastri “Cooking class in Kintamani” Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

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he 56-year-old Lastri was busy preparing her signature dish — fresh mujair fish (tilapia) cooked in Balinese basa genep, a special mixture of many spices popular in Bali.

At her food stall, Warung Lastri, in Kedisan village in Kintamani resort, food lovers have an interesting place to learn how to cook authentic Balinese food, especially dishes using freshwater mujair, which are caught in Lake Batur.

Lastri uses her warung, which is actually a small restaurant located in front of the lake, as a cooking classroom where visitors can join her in the kitchen. Lastri also targets foreign tourists as her clients.

The food and drink at Warung Lastri is affordably priced and a mujair fish meal costs around Rp 25,000 (US$1.79).

While teaching people how to cook mujair

nyatnyat Kintamani style, Lastri shares stories of families in the village, many of whom are destitute.

“My daughter left the village to work as a masseuse and sell art on Kuta Beach because she has no future here,” she shared.

Her daughter is now living in Denpasar. “She has a small house and lives in the city with her children and husband,” said the proud mother.

In the past, as Kedisan village is relatively remote, it had limited clean water resources.

“Living near Lake Batur, one of Bali’s most sacred water sources, did not necessarily make our lives easy. We did not have enough clean water for daily use, which was very ironic,” she said.

When she was young, she dreamed of having a rich husband. “I always dreamed of having a nice bathroom where I could take a shower and have piped tap water,” she said,

laughing.

While sharing her stories, Lastri’s hands were busy chopping the spices and herbs and stirfrying them. The delicious smell of galangal, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion, shallot, shrimp paste and chili paste filled the small area.

The mujair fish was marinated in the stirfried spices before being fried in hot coconut oil. To make sure that foreigners could still eat the dish, Lastri added slices of tomato to make sure it wasn’t too spicy.

After she opened Warung Lastri, her family’s

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In the past, both of us had to work as street vendors, selling art and souvenirs in Kintamani resort.”

Warung Lastri is accessible from Jl. Raya Kedisan, between Toyabungkah and Songan villages. Kedisan is one of Bali’s ancient villages and is a stopover on the way to the Bali Aga community in Trunyan village, across Lake Batur.

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Fontana Hotel Bali Jl. Dewi Sri No.68, Kuta - Bali, Indonesia 80361 t: +62 361 8947100 f: +62 361 8947123 e: reservation@fontanahotelbali.com w: www.fontanahotelbali.com

Private Indonesian language classes for foreigners. Call Dwi 0813 3870 5158

Island Buzz Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali receives award of excellence

Skal Bali members return to Prego

Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali has been named winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Readers’ Award category in the 34th Condé Nast Johansens Annual Awards for Excellence: worldwide.

In selecting Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali as the winner of this category, Condé Nast Johansens’ wrote: “Respect, connect and relax with nature is the mantra at Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali, a private, scenic all-villa escape. This utopian bubble of bliss, complete with a heavenly spa and two restaurants, is just 20 minutes from Ubud’s artistic heart.”

These awards of excellence are based on responses from online voting, guest feedback and local expert reports drawn from the hotels featured in their most recent guides. Created to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across the hotels in their collection, the annual awards are a trusted mark of quality, recognized by luxury consumers and travel professionals alike.

This year, both Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali and FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud, Bali culminate a great year with numerous prestigious awards under their belt, including Country Winner of Luxury Honeymoon Hotels 2015 by World Luxury Hotels Award and The Best Villa of the Year by 2015 by Bali Tourism Awards.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali was delighted to welcome all the SKAL Bali members back to Prego, the resort’s Italian dining venue, on Saturday, Dec. 5 for their monthly gathering in a fun weekend brunch environment. Prego was first host to the event back in early 2014 when the venue opened.

SKAL is an international organization that brings together all sides of the travel and tourism industry and which meets on a monthly basis to network and share ideas in a social environment. Over 70 SKAL members were in attendance and enjoyed a delicious brunch featuring Italian delights exclusively prepared

by Chef Alessandro Molini and his Prego team. There was also a special corner prepared at Prego featuring delicious fresh Japanese cuisine from the resort’s new dining venue, Hamabe.

Prego is a Westin concept restaurant that puts the fun back into Italian dining. With its modern decor, open-plan kitchen and entertaining gimmicks, Prego is an upbeat setting that complements Bali’s relaxed holiday vibe.

Every Sunday, Prego features a special brunch that is perfect for families to enjoy together in the warm ambiance of Prego and its outdoor garden.

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ART & CULTURE CORNER Denpasar

Ubud

Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar : (0361) 224596

Jimbaran Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

Mangku Murti + Teja Astawa “Eternal Line” Exhibition Dec. 3 – Feb. 3 Sudakara Art Space Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur Jl. Sudamala No. 20, Sanur : (0361) 288555 Email: artspace@sudamalaresorts.com www.sudakaraartspace.com

Drawing & Painting Contest for foreign children Dec. 13 From 11 a.m.

Ballroom Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 99, Sanur : (0361) 8497000

Events ALL NIGHT LONG 002 - ALEXKID (Desolat/FRA) Dec. 11 Starts 11 p.m.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Kuta Email : info@kohbali.com www.kohbali.com CARNIVAL – HU’U BAR 14TH ANNIVERSARY Dec. 12 Starts at 9 p.m.

Hu’u Bar Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4736576 2015 White Truffle & Batasiolo Wine Dinner Dec. 12 Starts 8 p.m.

Mozaic Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud. : (0361) 975768 Email: info@mozaic-bali.com FRANCESCA LOMBARDO (Crosstown Rebels) Dec. 12 From 11 p.m.

Jenja Townsquare Suites, Jl. Nakula 18, Seminyak : 0811 3988 088 The Grand Gala A grandiose event in partnershop with pansophia nusantara dedicated to giving back to Balinese Community.

Dec. 12 From 6 p.m.

W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106 www.wretreatbali.com/the_garand_gala 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

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Untitled: Photo Exhibition Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784 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 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 Live music every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200 Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 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

Kuta Traditional & Modern Performances Every day (Except Wednesday) Starts 8 p.m.

Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta : (0361) 762750

KERoboKan Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.

Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

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

Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Mawang Village, Ubud 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

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

Activities Courses 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 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

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

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Tour & Travel Agent Simple Guidance When Attending a Temple Ceremony

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

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.

Where to go

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Rp 400,000 net/person Children 6-12 years old pay 50%, under 6 years old eat free*.

Reserve your table between now and Dec. 22 for 20% off selected wines*. *Terms and conditions apply Dec. 24 Starts 7 p.m.

Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali Jl. Wana Segara 33, Tuban : (0361) 755577 E-mail: holidayinnresortbaruna@ihg.com barunabali.holidayinnresort@ihg.com

W Bali Presents Super Flu Extra beats by Cleave Martinez and Launa Fen

Tjakra 7 Spa

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

Dec. 11 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

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

BANGLI

Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

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New Year Eve’s Buffet Dinner Rp 475,000 net/person, including a glass of sparkling wine Children 6-12 years old pay 50%, under 6 years old eat free*.

Reserve your table between now and Dec. 22 for 20% off selected wines*. *Terms and conditions apply Dec. 31 Starts 7 p.m.

Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali Jl. Wana Segara 33, Tuban : (0361) 755577 E-mail: holidayinnresortbaruna@ihg.com barunabali.holidayinnresort@ihg.com

Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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Canggu 2 Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

DENPASAR Sanur

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Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Nusa Dua

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Lego Tropical Holiday Party Dec. 15-Jan. 4 Beachwalk Jl. Pantai Kuta,Kuta : (0361) 8464888

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

LEGO TROPICAL HOLIDAY PARTY Play Area, Single Building Competition, Parent & Child Competition, "Dear Santa" Contest & many more 5 December 2015 - 4 January 2016 Deck Stage Level 1, Garden Pod Level 2

SUPPORTED BY:

Jalan Pantai Kuta, Bali - Indonesia | +62 361 8464 888 | www.beachwalkbali.com beachwalk Bali |

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Beachwalk Mall

6th Annual Harris Day

Dec. 13 From 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

HARRIS Hotel & Residence Jl. Pura Mertasari, Sunset Road,Kuta : (0361) 8947001

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

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NEW YEAR’S EVE GAL A DINNER AT JUM A NA 31st December 2015, Thursday 6.30pm till finish

Usher in the New Year with the glamorous celebration party on the cliff edge!

A superb and elegant gala dinner with seafood treats, delights from across the Globe, selections of meats, decadent desserts and plenty of good cheer.

Cruise through to the New Year with live band, fire dance, mixed up by our DJ that will heat up the night with soft lounge and party tunes.

IDR 2,400++ per person Inclusive of Signature Champagne Cocktail Above price is quoted in ‘000 Indonesian Rupiah and subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government tax

For Reservations: Call +62.361.300.7000 or Email: jumana@banyantree.com

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