Bali Buzz #34

Vol. 1/april 16-april 22, 2015

A lesson from

Padangtegal Archipelago delights

Saving Bali’s mascot

Bebek Tepi Sawah

from THE editor

Community initiative Bali has a lot of problems. Traffic congestion, mounting trash, unchecked development, aging infrastructure, a water crisis — the list can go on for days. The local administration seems too overwhelmed to launch any effective and comprehensive measures to cope with these problems. Moreover, most Balinese are either in a state of denial or simply dismiss it all as being the responsibility of other parties. However, nobody knows who these “other parties” actually are.

This edition’s cover story focuses on Padangtegal, a customary village in Ubud that refuses to shift the problem to other parties or to wait for the government to clean up the mess. Led by its smart, young, customary village executives, Padangtegal has taken matters into its own hands, launching and financing communitybased initiatives to tackle existing problems, from trash to cultural conservation. Its success proves that with inspiring leadership, an ancient institution, like a customary village, can be energized to become a modern problem solver.

Hopefully, other villages in Bali will soon follow suit.

Cover Photo: I Wayan Juniarta

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Fit for Charity

— The Editor

Contents

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Archipelago delights

Saving Bali’s mascot

07 A celebration of yoga 08 A lesson from Padangtegal 10 Bebek Tepi Sawah 11 Sebatu waterfall 12 Bulgari Resort Bali 16 Collaboration for the greater good

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‘Ngusaba Kedasa’ “A ritual to honor the island’s most beloved goddess” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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lun Danu Batur temple in Kintamani, Bangli, is the seat of Dewi Danuh, the island’s most influential goddess. Local myth places her as one of Bali’s first three Hindu deities.

Danuh and her brothers, Hyang Putra Jaya and Hyang Agni Jaya, were sent here to protect the island and its people.

Putra Jaya resides in Tohlangkir (present day Mount Agung) and acts as the supreme protector, Agni Jaya assumes the role as the island’s spiritual guide based from Tampurhyang (present day Mt. Lempuyang), while Dewi Danuh resides in Mt. Batur and Lake Batur and is responsible for providing the island with fertile land and prosperity.

She is the most beloved deity among the island’s farmers and cattle breeders.

Thousands of them flocked to the temple in early April to attend Ngusaba Kedasa, a festival to honor her and the island’s guardian deities. It lasted for 15 days.

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Savor

“Indonesian food at Vin+ Seminyak”

Archipelago

delights Words and photos Amanda O’Connor

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in+ Seminyak has made a place for itself on the island’s wine and dine scene, offering a large range of imported and local wines from its temperature controlled wine boutique, as well as tasty, gourmet lunches and dinners, served with or without wine.

Inspired by the demand for authentic Indonesian food in a relaxed, stylish venue, and driven by the skills of the Vin+ chefs, in particular Vin+ Arcadia Jakarta’s Djoko Sarwono, 10 times winner of Iron Chef Indonesia, as of April 25, a new menu will sit alongside the current offerings in Bali.

The succulent, home-style Indonesian fare includes the highly recommended and deliciously fragrant soto ayam (shredded chicken in a clear, lightly spicy, yellow broth).

The broth is rich and fragrant, incorporating

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lemongrass, lime leaves, turmeric and coriander and is an ideal tonic for those feeling a little under the weather, or exhausted by Bali’s current seemingly-never-going-to-end heat wave. Wines to consider with this light soup include pinot gris or a chardonnaygewurztraminer blend.

Another ubiquitous dish found across Indonesia is oxtail soup. Again, the Vin+ chefs have gone for the authentic flavor and serve chunks of on-the-bone oxtail in a clear broth with carrot and potato and the scent of nutmeg. This hearty dish pairs well with an Australian shiraz, such as the Edwards.

A nod to Bali, despite being the signature dish of Vin+ Arcadia Jakarta, was found in the pork belly fried rice — a spicy mix of rice with generous chunks of pork belly scattered throughout and topped with a fried egg. This

tasty treat is even more delicious with a pinot noir.

Meanwhile, a crisp sauvignon blanc is an excellent partner to either the barramundi or beef balado.

All the Indonesian dishes are served with steamed rice topped with dry-fried shallots, pickles and sambal (chili condiment), making an ideal lunch or light supper.

Vin+ serves food from 11:30 a.m. until late and has an extensive wine boutique where you can select wine to drink with your food or to take home. There is also a good range of wines by the glass, including those that pair well with the food being served in the restaurant.

To launch the new Indonesian menu, Djoko

is cooking an elegant wine-paired dinner on Friday, April 24, that includes the very refreshing and tasty king prawn salad with rujak juhi and romaine lettuce, paired with a Withers Hill pinot gris.

The wine-paired dinner costs Rp 380,000 (US$29.40) net per person. To reserve a table, email bali@vinplus.biz or call (0361) 473 2377.

Soul

Saving Bali’s mascot “Saving the Bali starling from the real threat of extinction”

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEGAWAN FOUNDATION

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n April 1, Begawan Foundation reached another milestone in its continuous efforts to conserve the Bali starling.

The foundation, established by Bradley and Debbie Gardner in 1999, was one of eight proud recipients of the 2015 Tri Hita Karana Nugraha award.

This award is remarkable recognition of the foundation’s efforts to save this precious bird from the real threat of extinction.

The Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana — harmony among human beings, harmony between humans and God and harmony with the environment — forms the basis for the annual award, which is given to a variety of institutions in Bali.

“Begawan Foundation is pleased to be acknowledged by the Balinese themselves for the work undertaken over the past 16 years by Bradley and Debbie, who were referred to as ‘pioneers’ in the work of saving the Bali starling,” Begawan’s Yoanita Dwi Cahyo said.

The Bali Starling Conservation Project has seen the successful establishment of a breeding and release program after acquiring two pairs of the bird from England.

Between 1999 and 2005, the foundation’s captive population grew from four to 97 birds.

In 2005, most of the birds, along with their

enclosures, were moved from Begawan Giri Estate to a newly established bird sanctuary, set up in 2004, on Nusa Penida, a small island south of mainland Bali.

A number of birds were prepared for release by giving them the opportunity, while still enclosed, to search for food and water rather than finding it in a bowl. The release of these birds was intended to be a “hard release”, with no assistance offered in provisions or shelter once they were out of the enclosures.

Within two weeks of their release, several birds had paired up and were observed bringing nesting materials to a variety of local trees.

With an established flock on Nusa Penida, in 2009, the foundation brought the remaining captive birds and their enclosures to Sibang, on a site next to the Green School on mainland Bali, and commenced a new breeding program.

The foundation conducted releases in 2006, 2007, 2012 and 2014, while cooperating with a number of government institutions, zoos, wildlife reserves and private parties, to improve the conservation program.

Originally released in just three sites, the birds now have spread far and wide around the island.

The Bali starling became the official mascot of the province in 1991 and is famous for its beauty, having very clear white feathers, with black-tipped wing and tail feathers, and a long drooping crest. However, its most amazing feature is the beautiful bare blue skin that surrounds its eyes.

The Bali starling was registered as an endangered bird species by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in 1970.

Besides the destruction of its habitat, the major problem facing the bird’s repopulation is theft, both from official breeding facilities and from the wild.

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Charity

Fit

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Charity “Working out to raise money for disabled athletes” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF PRIMAFIT

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ozens of sports and fitness enthusiasts flocked the PrimaFit store on Sunset Road from Friday to Sunday last week to participate in the inaugural “Fit for Charity” event.

They eagerly earned as many kilometers as they could on the fitness cardio machines provided by PrimaFit, a distributor of health and fitness equipment.

Every kilometer achieved was equal to a donation of Rp 25,000 (US$1.93) for the fundraising effort to help disabled athletes in Bali supported by Bali Sports Foundation.

Participants competed individually and as teams, with some participants earning 100 kilometers each during the event.

A total of 1,237 km was collected, equivalent to Rp 30,932,500.

In addition to the mileage and donation earned by the participants, PrimaFit also donated Rp19,075,000, to bring the cash donation to a total of Rp 50 million.

“Fit for Charity is part of our community engagement program that was designed to get maximum collaboration with fitness

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enthusiasts in Bali for a good cause. The idea is to run, bike, row and contribute collectively, so that there can be more awareness of the cause and also to raise more funds. The proceeds will benefit the disabled athletes under the Bali Sports Foundation,” said Michael Supit, PrimaFit’s marketing communications manager.

He hoped that this activity would also be conducted in other PrimaFit stores in other cities.

Rodney Holt, founder of Bali Sports Foundation, appreciated the effort that allowed sports and fitness enthusiasts to donate for charity by working out and earning kilometers.

“We really love how it turned out and how excited the participants were,” he commented.

Fit for Charity kicked off on April 10 and completed on April 12. The participants earned kilometers by exercising on four state-of-theart machines: Life Fitness Treadmill, Octane Fitness Zero Runner, Life Fitness Upright Bike and the Apollo Hybrid AR Rower.

Local athletes supported by the Bali Sports Foundation will soon be participating in a

rugby competition, in which they will make use of the donation from this event.

Bali Sports Foundation, or Yayasan Damai Olahraga Bali, was founded in 2009 by Holt — a restaurateur, entrepreneur, businessman and ex-international sportsman — to provide local disadvantaged youths with opportunities they may not have had to experience and participate in sports programs.

His firm belief is that sport can change the world for the better and through sport children not only live a healthy lifestyle, but also

develop confidence and discipline that will be of benefit for their entire life.

The foundation has a dedicated team of staff, as well as a number of volunteer coaches, who provide quality programs for the disabled throughout Bali.

Due to the absence of sporting opportunities in Bali for the disabled, the foundation is now being approached by other charities to provide programs for people in their care.

Soul

A celebration of

yoga

“Promoting physical, mental health and spiritual evolution” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF MERCURE RESORT SANUR

Yoga practitioners have gladly welcomed the adoption of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations in its annual General Assembly held in New York on Dec. 11 last year.

The adoption followed a call by India’s prime minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and overwhelming support from the international community.

A record number of 175 countries co-sponsored the resolution, which is testimony to the enthusiastic cross-cultural and universal appeal that yoga enjoys globally.

It was acknowledged as the “highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature”, with Indonesia being one of the first countries to support and co-sponsor the resolution.

Originating in India, yoga has been practiced for 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest sciences in the world, with the aim of transforming body and mind.

The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to join or to unite, indicating perfect harmony between the mind and body, man and nature.

The great sage Maharshi Patañjali systemized and codified the philosophy and practices of yoga, its meaning and

its related knowledge in the yoga sutras, which bring together all the various strands of theory and practice and present them in one concise, integrated and comprehensive text.

The International Day of Yoga seeks to promote a universal aspiration for good health and wellbeing in individual lives and a shared quest for balance and harmony between human beings and nature, which is vital to address many present-day global challenges.

Calling upon all people in Bali to actively participate in marking the inaugural day, the consul general of India stated a celebration would take place at Bajra Sandhi monument in Renon, Denpasar, from 7 a.m. on June 21.

Organized with the active support of Bali’s governor and local partners, including yoga institutions, the event is open to the public and will include a yoga practice by a record number of people at the same venue, followed by a lecture-cumdemonstration by yoga experts from India and other activities.

Register with the consulate on cgsecy@ gmail.com or hoc.bali@mea.gov.in to participate in the event.

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Cover Story

A lesson from

Padangtegal

Words Luh De Suriyani photos Luh De Suriyani & I wayan juniarta

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Made Miasa was engrossed in his daily routine — processing kitchen scraps and other organic waste into natural compost — in his modest house decorated with recycled items, such as plastic bottles serving as flower vases.

Working at a community-based waste processing site known as Rumah Kompos Desa Padangtegal (Padangtegal village compost house), Miasa and several other staff have been producing organic compost from non-meat food scraps and organic waste collected from around 650 households and more than 300 restaurants, cafes and other hospitality-related businesses that currently fill almost every inch of Padangtegal, a customary village situated next to the internationally renowned village of Ubud.

Established in 2013, Rumah Kompos started its community-based initiative by urging the whole village and all hospitality-related businesses operating in the hamlet to collect and sort their waste.

“In this tiny hamlet, the problem of trash became burdensome and overwhelming,” Miasa explained. The garbage had piled up creating hazardous pollution and sanitation problems.

In the early days, the traditional village management had set aside three trash-sorting areas for the locals. “This never worked at all

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but we did not know why,” he said. The people, Miasa noted, were very accustomed to just throwing trash into the containers, leaving it in one corner of the village or dumping it into the river.

“Rumah Kompos took the initiative to take all the sorted trash and to process and compost it in the nearby Temesi landfill,” he said, adding that their four trucks would not collect unsorted garbage.

Rumah Kompos, which is located in front of the Monkey Forest, is only used for management purposes and as an education center for local youths eager to learn about waste processing.

In Temesi landfill, a handful of scavengers were ready to resort the collected trash. “We pay them Rp 45,000 [US$3.47] per person to sort one ton of trash that has been dumped in the landfill. They usually work eight hours a day,” he said.

By using an aerobic composting method, Rumah Kompos produces around 10 tons of liquid organic fertilizer every day.

“Composting is turning organic materials into a rich fertilizer that can improve the deteriorated condition of the soil and provide important nutrients to the plants,” he said.

This community-based waste processing activity is just a small part of the grand and elaborate village empowerment and entrepreneurship program that combines village-based conservation with the preservation of the village and its 12.5-hectare Monkey Forest sanctuary, home to more than 600 Balinese long-tailed macaques and the island’s 115 rare and native ceremonial and medicinal plants.

The United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism, a global initiative to reduce global emissions, also supports the Monkey Forest conservation effort.

“The liquid fertilizer we produce is used to enrich the soil in the Monkey Forest, ensuring the plants are healthy and productive as a primary food source for the monkeys and other animals — the native inhabitants of the forest,” said I Nyoman Buana, manager of Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Foundation, a community-based organization that manages the Monkey Forest

and its vegetation and animal population.

The whole program was initiated and supervised by the customary village, currently headed by its energetic bendesa (head) Made Gandra and financed by the village’s LPD (village credit board).

Residents of Padangtegal village view the Monkey Forest as a limitless spiritual and natural resource.

“The Monkey Forest is the heart of the village, a place to pray and perform religious obligations. The forest is sacred and the spiritual core of the village,” said Buana.

The heavily forested and hilly Monkey Forest is home to three major temples — Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, Pura Beji with its holy spring for cleansing and purification rituals and Pura Prajapati at a cemetery and cremation site within the forest. Balinese Hindu mythology presents monkeys as the embodiment of heavenly animals and deities.

The Monkey Forest is an exemplary conservation, education and research site for scientists from around the world, as well as being a busy tourist destination welcoming 2,000 to 3,000 visitors every day. Visitors pay Rp 20,000 to Rp 30,000 entrance fee, contributing to the forest’s management and the village’s revenue. This revenue is an important contributing factor to Padangtegal’s ability to launch conservation programs.

“Income from tourist visits, the hospitality

industry’s involvement in trash processing, village cooperative units and other communitybased enterprises is used to hold religious ceremonies, to improve people’s welfare and public facilities and also to ensure the monkeys in the forest have enough food and to protect their native habitat,” he said.

Almost everyone in the village is involved in the program, which also provides a range of job opportunities for local people.

The creative and innovative communitybased conservation efforts and enterprises

initiated and run by the Padangtegal residents and the village’s Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Foundation prove that the Hindu principles of Tri Hata Karana (balance and harmony between humans, God and nature for spiritual and physical wellbeing) work extremely well in the village.

The Padangtegal residents closely guard and protect the sacred Monkey Forest and its inhabitants, showing a real-life manifestation of Tri Hata Karana.

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Bebek

Tepi Sawah “Villas, restaurant and gallery — Ubud’s goodness all in one place” Words and Photos Wira Wijoga

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bud, a place that I had never heard of prior to my first visit in 2007, had constantly featured on all of my where-to-go lists on each of my Bali weekend visits before I moved to the island just over two years ago. It has everything that a traveler searching for peace and tranquility is looking for, and I really could not help but get excited about spending my weekend there.

Bebek Tepi Sawah Villas is located on the edge of central Ubud, and the drive from Denpasar required me to weigh the pros and cons of the two main routes to get there; one is rich with scenic rice fields and art galleries, while the other has friendly village-style streets and passes the famous Sukawati Market and unique woodwork and furniture workshops.

It was a hard choice, but an early morning drive through green rice fields and passing art galleries just seemed more in harmony with my whole expectation of a serene and restful Ubud weekend.

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Entering the compound, I was greeted with a friendly welcome and escorted to the lobby for a fast check in and in no time was on my way my second-floor villa.

With a spacious balcony overlooking the surrounding garden, rice fields and, most importantly, green trees, the comfortable, bulky bed next to a large window gave the room the feeling of being a compact, authentic local house.

Bebek Tepi Sawah is located just five minutes’ drive from central Ubud and is very tranquil. The gardens and swimming pool are decorated with traditional-style statues and the widespread greenery makes the villas blend perfectly with the surrounding trees and rice paddies.

The evening lighting showcases the artistic side of the compound, with perfectly positioned lights highlighting the statues, pool and gardens.

Breakfast, either Asian or Western, is served

in a small restaurant for villa guests next to the pool and gardens.

Providing cultural allure to the complex is the art gallery of the owner, Nyoman Sumertha, which has a large collection of artwork by Ubud and foreign artists. The gallery is located just next to the villas and the famous Bebek Tepi Sawah restaurant, renowned for its Ubud-style traditional crispy duck cuisine.

Tepi Sawah Villas is a perfect getaway for

couples looking for authentic Ubud charm, coupled with a well-managed, contemporary location and wholehearted service. The compound is a complete all-in-one package with its own restaurants, art gallery and spa in the spacious, relaxing garden. It is a place that resonates with nature, art and delightful food.

Truly, it is all of Ubud’s goodness in one place.

Sight

“The water allegedly turns dark and murky when it touches people considered spiritually ‘dirty’”

Sebatu waterfall Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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n just about every corner of Bali, there are places with a magical and spiritual atmosphere that are considered to be sacred sites. One such place is Sebatu waterfall in Tegalalang village, Gianyar.

Located around 11 kilometers from Ubud and around 38 km from Denpasar, this waterfall has started to become popular as a site for the melukat purification ritual.

In Hinduism, good and evil, positive and negative, exist side-by-side in the world for perfect balance, and Balinese Hindus believe that throughout the course of their lives, negative natural forces try to disrupt their bodies and souls.

Bad luck is often viewed as the karmic result of a previous, or current, life and can manifest in many forms, from sickness to lingering poverty, accidents and natural disasters.

Melukat is part of the Manusa Yadnya, or life-cycle, rituals for the Balinese. The word melukat is derived from the ancient Javanese language kawi and means to cleanse.

The melukat ritual can be performed at any time, depending on one’s physical and spiritual state.

The ritual aims to purify the body, soul and mind from negative influences and to provide protection

and ward off any devilish forces creating disharmony personally or in the universe.

Reaching Sebatu waterfall is quite challenging and requires hundreds of stone steps be traversed.

Prior to the purification ritual, devotees must perform a special prayer at Dalem Pingit and Kusi temples adjacent to the waterfall.

They carry offerings, sometimes elaborate, sometimes as simple as the kwangen, which is woven young coconut leaves filled with colorful fresh flowers and Chinese coins.

After praying at the temples, the devotees pay their respects to the deities residing at the site by placing the kwangen on a simple bamboo shrine.

They then head to the pool and pour water over their bodies while praying, ending up under the strong, cold waterfall.

The water allegedly turns dark and murky when it touches people considered spiritually “dirty”. Some cry or shout when the water touches their body.

“There are probably evil forces within their bodies and souls,” explained the Hindu priest at the temple.

Having completed the purification at Sebatu, devotees are able to return home at peace.

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“Luxurious resort, impeccable service and beautiful arts”

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ulgari is a name synonymous with luxury and style and the stunning Bulgari Resort Bali, located between Pecatu and Uluwatu and overlooking the Indian Ocean, is no exception.

The 59-villa and five-mansion resort clings to a steep incline and comprises narrow, cobbled streets dotted with villas that blend into the natural, rocky landscape. The resort follows the natural contours of the land and takes inspiration from winding, hilly Italian villages and traditional Balinese yards and gardens.

Frangipani trees and other native plants provide the greenery.

With every villa facing the ocean and having its own plunge pool, extensive patio, tropical garden and large, plush rooms, it feels secluded and hidden away from the world.

If your choice is to shut yourself away in

Bulgari Resort Bali Words Amanda O’Connor Photos courtesy of Bulgari Resort Bali

luxury, with service provided by the discreet Banjar Butlers, you are in the right place.

However, the resort does have a lively hub. A large cliff-edge pool, reflecting ponds, lounge bar with stunning sunset, ocean views and two fantastic restaurants provide a social scene for those who want it. Enjoy a sunset cocktail, served in a silver cocktail shaker on ice so it doesn’t warm up too quickly, as you lounge on the cliff edge. The view spreads for miles and, if you peer over the wall, you can

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see the 150-meter stretch of beach that is only accessible from the resort’s inclinator. Needless to say, the beach club provides for all your beach needs and you can eat at the exclusive lunch venue, La Spiaggia.

A visit to Bulgari Resort Bali really should include a meal at Il Ristorante, a 36-seat, darkwood restaurant, simply decorated, where the focus is entirely on the chef’s interpretation of classic Italian cuisine and a superb collection of Barolos and Italy’s finest vintage wines. The best

seats are at the tables facing out across the reflection pool and the ocean, especially when the wall-to-ceiling glass doors are open wide.

Offering both a la carte and degustation menus, the food is a tribute to the chef’s dedication to presenting exquisite dishes made from the finest, imported Italian and freshest, organic Balinese produce. If the stunning view doesn’t convince you that you are in heaven, then the food certainly will.

Meanwhile, Sangkar offers innovative Indonesian cuisine in an open, airy venue lit from hundreds of Balinese rooster cages — sangkar means birdcage in Indonesian. Clever climate control and air-conditioning from the floor mean you can enjoy your meal in comfort.

A stunning joglo, also perched on a cliff edge, is the resort’s spa and has a yoga pavilion and beautiful gardens to unwind in.

The resort is dotted with art sourced from across Indonesia throughout the open spaces, from tribal megaliths to stunning songket cloth, paying tribute to Indonesia’s rich artistic heritage. All the hotel’s accessories and details have been handcrafted exclusively by Indonesian artisans for the resort.

Bulgari Resort Bali has truly been designed to blend traditional Balinese style, dramatic contemporary Italian design and the best artisanal work of Indonesia’s artists to the levels demanded by discerning clients.

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Currently, Plataran Hotels & Resorts is expanding the resorts in Bromo, Menjangan and Sumba as legendary and exotic tourist locations in high demand from local and international tourists.

The unique concept emphasizes “The True Indonesia”, “The Xs” (eXotism, eXperience and eXcellence) and “An Icon of Indonesia” in every property, to support the meaning of “Plataran” itself as “God’s favorite courtyard”.

Brown and Butter Brown and Butter, a 24hour coffee shop and part of Avilla Hospitality’s unit Berry Biz Hotel, is a great choice for your business away from home.

Brown and Butter serves a wide choice of foods and boasts signature houseblended coffee and cake.

It is a go-to place for those who are looking for a place to concentrate while doing their work or having a meeting.

Planning a small scale meeting? Book one of the meeting pods for your private use. With free WiFi throughout Brown and Butter, you can also do your business and meeting over lunch or dinner.

Signature menu items include chicken cordon bleu, chili dog and grilled dory in lemon butter sauce.

The smart-casual setting creates the perfect ambiance for work and play.

“Either for group meetings or individual work, Brown and Butter is available anytime you need,” said Komang Tri Atmaja, food and beverage manager for Brown and Butter.

The name Brown and Butter aims to describe the type of product, as well as the ambiance, created in this first outlet. Brown represents coffee products, while Butter was chosen to illustrate coffee’s companions, such as cookies, cakes and other bakery products.

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com 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 Scotch & Shave April 21 Starts 8 p.m.

Free haircut, beard trim or gentleman’s shave and receive a complimentary glass of whisky, barber’s pomade and other special discounts.

Single Malt Bali Jl.Kayu Aya No. 68, Seminyak

IALF General Indonesian Course Course dates: Apr. 20 – May 18 May 27 – June 24 Email ils@ialf.edu now to book a placement test.

IALF Jl. Raya Sesetan 190, Denpasar : (0361) 225243 www.ialf.ed

Events

Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Sunset Sunday at The Pool April 19 Starts 2 p.m.

Bisma Eight Jl. Bisma, Ubud

BOW’s Terrace Lounge Opening with Jim Larkin April 16 Starts 9 p.m.

BOW Jl. Batubelig, Kerobokan Colors of Celebes April 15 - May 15 Sulawesi food is famous for its fresh fish and generous use of spices. Listen to traditional Sulawesi music and try this cuisine at The Stones, featuring tinutuan, ricarica, ayam woku, sop konro and many others. Only for those with bold taste buds!

The Long Rice Table The Stones Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta : (0361) 3005888 Earth Day Bali Bash April 23 Starts 7 p.m.

Celebration to support the environment.

Tickets Rp 150,000 pre-event, Rp 200,000 at the venue. rolefoundation.org Echo Beach House Canggu Green School Educator Course April 15 – 19 The April 2015 Educator Course focuses entirely on sustainability and is designed for teachers, although administrators may join. events@greenschool.org Green School Sibang, Badung 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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Cycling Bali Eco Cycling Eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, culturally friendly and indigenous-friendly tourism.

Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Peliatan Ubud : (0361) 975557

Diving Blue Season Bali Indonesia’s premier PADI five-star career development center.

Contact us for info and bookings: Jl. Danau Poso, Gang Wanasari No. 3B, Sanur : (0361) 270852 Email: diving@blueseasonbali.com www.blueseasonbali.com

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

Calendar of Events

Biku Tea & Textiles Tales April 18 Starts 3 p.m.

Indonesian-inspired high tea and talk by Threads of Life founder William Ingram about Indonesia’s textiles through 2,000 years of pan-Asian trade.

Biku Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak

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

Food & Drinks Canggu

Bootstrap Cold Brew Coffee A petite caffeine paradise for coffee lovers Jl. Pantai Berawa, Canggu

Kuta

Hakata Ikkousha Renowned Hakata Ikkousha finally open in Bali.

Jl. Sunset Road No.225X, Kuta

Seminyak

Grain Espresso Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 16B, Seminyak

Ubud

Hujan Locale A hedonist harvest of inspired Asian flavors.

Jl. Sri Wedari No. 5, Ubud : (0361) 8493092

Rafting

Sobek Bali Largest transport network in Bali. Comfortable, airconditioned vehicles linked by radio to monitor client journeys.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 257, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar : (0361) 729016

Spa Dala Spa Asia’s best boutique hotel spas.

Alaya Ubud, Jl. Hanoman, Ubud Villa de Daun, Jl. Raya Legian, Kuta www.dalaspa.com

Trekking Bali Trekking Tour Explore Bali with experienced guides and savor unforgettable moments. : 0878 618 63656 www.balitrekkingtour.com

Activities

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

ART & CULTURE CORNER

Denpasar

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

Kuta

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

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

Ubud

Shopping

Courses

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A.11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran - Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan - : (0361) 705454 Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu - : (0361) 7472303 Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran : (0361) 81470919 Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran : (0361) 4729081

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

Mawang village, Ubud Jegog (Bamboo Gamelan) Every Friday Starts 7 p.m.

Bentuyung Village, Ubud Legong Dance Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera) Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud : (0361) 972124 or 970503 Ramayana Dance Every Tuesday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Puri Ubud, Jl. Raya Ubud Wayang Kulit Every Saturday Starts 8 p.m.

Oka Kartini Jl. Raya Ubud

Ceremonies

Buda Wage Kulawu April 15 A day to praise Bathara Rambut Sedana, the god believed to bring wealth and fortune. Expect a big celebration at Puta Dalem Ped, Nusa Penida.

Temples Besakih Temple Besakih Temple, Bali’s Mother Temple, is perched 1,000 meters high on the southwestern slope of Mount Agung.

Goa Lawah Goa Lawah, also known as the Bat Cave Temple, is located on the main road between Denpasar and Candidasa in Pesinggahan village, Klungkung.

Pulaki Temple Located in Pulaki village, Seririt, Singaraja regency, in north Bali. Just three hours’ drive from Bali’s airport or a one-hour drive from Singaraja.

Where to go

2 STP 8 Job Fair th

April 23–24 From 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Aula Joop Ave, STP Nusa Dua : 0812 393 22080

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 metisbali.com

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Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

Ubud

AMLAPURA BANGLI

Sangeh

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta

Bali: The Island of Colors

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

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Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Until May 10 Oil painting exhibition by Gorns Buchmann.

Open daily to the public and providing a beautiful addition to the outstanding resort.

Melia Bali, Nusa Dua

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Until April 20 An exhibition of art on paper by Ida Bagus Putu Purwa and Noella Roos.

Danes Art Veranda Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 159, Denpasar : (0361) 242659

DENPASAR

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Sanur

Benoa

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Pura Batu Madan

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Nusa Dua

Penida Island

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W presents

April 16 Sunset Session feat Oliver Osborne (Eyes To The Front/UK/SG) From 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 473810

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Charity

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ast Saturday saw Viceroy Bali, a luxurious tropical hideaway on the eastern edge of Ubud, host the inaugural Ubud Chef’s Collaboration Lunch in its stunning CasCades Restaurant overlooking a tropical rainforest valley.

Guests were presented with a meal crafted with love and care by six chefs from Ubud’s top restaurants keen to showcase Ubud as a culinary destination and to take the opportunity for the rare chance to interact with each other in the kitchen.

Each chef served one course, presenting food that was exquisite to both the palate and the eyes, paired with a selection of wines from Maison Andre Goichot in Burgundy, France, and Equil still and sparkling waters.

While every course showed why Ubud has become a must-visit destination for gourmands, of particular mention was the taste and texture sensation of slow-cooked cold smoked tiger prawns with lemon balm crème presented by Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah from Locavore, a restaurant offering modern, European cuisine using local, seasonal produce, which is often booked solid for dinner during the high season.

Mandif Warokka, chef-owner of soon-toopen Blanco Par Mandif, also pulled out all the stops with his soya-glazed lamb rack with jackfruit, potato perkedel, burnt leeks, coriander and yellow curry, saying he had been inspired by his grandmother’s potato dish and a sauce made by a street-side satay seller.

An amuse-bouche by Nic Vanderbeeken from CasCades Restaurant

Collaboration

for the greater good “Foodies unite in Ubud to support disabled children”

Words Amanda O’Connor photos courtesy of Viceroy Bali

provided an interesting contrast of delicate leaf-decorated bites of bone marrow with pickled cucumber, smoked croutons and tuna wasabi mayonnaise served on a bone!

Needless to say, Will Goldfarb from the widely renowned Room4Dessert, Fernando Corella from the iconic Mozaic and Made Lugra from the beautiful Ayung Resort Ubud were no less deserving of praise and made worthy offerings to sate the hungry foodies in CasCades.

The feast ended with Goldfarb’s rich mousse made from locally grown cocoa with a tart passion fruit sorbet with Campari, paired with a very fresh brem negroni cocktail.

Amid the culinary decadence, those in need were not forgotten and the opportunity was taken to focus on giving back to the Ubud community through a donation of Rp 30 million (US$2,319) for operational costs to Kupu Kupu Foundation, which supports children with disabilities in the Ubud area.

The chefs kindly donated their time and ingredients for this collaboration, which was sponsored by Andre Goichot wines of Burgundy, Equil mineral water and Campari liquor.

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