Bali Buzz #30

Vol. 1/March 19-March 25, 2015

Nyepi Gracie Kelly’s

Music and dance

House of IOCO

from THE editor

Let’s take

a break

Visitors who stay in Bali this week will have a once-a-year opportunity: experiencing Nyepi with the rest of the island. It is the quietest New Year celebration in the world. The only one in which partying on the streets and blazing fireworks in the sky are a no-no.

Nyepi marks the arrival of a new Saka lunar new year. For Balinese Hindus it also signals the end of a period, thus, a call for self-reflection. For one whole day, Balinese Hindus refrain from working, going outside, turning on lights and from having fun.

Some even refrain from eating, drinking and speaking in a conscious effort to turn their attention inward and examine their deeds in the past.

For 24 hours, the streets will be void of traffic, the beaches will be deserted, the markets empty and the whole island will take a much-deserved break.

Hopefully, this day will inspire, instead of annoy, our guests and instill upon them the same sense of mental tranquility and renewed optimism that the Balinese have always enjoyed the morning after Nyepi.

— The Editor

Contents

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Music and dance

House of IOCO

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‘The Synthetic Mind’

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Tebing Jukut Paku temple Nyepi Balinese fruit Gracie Kelly’s Petitenget and Belantih Farm

Cover Photo: Agung Parameswara

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Images

Festival of colors “Indian festival finds ground in Bali”

Words and photos Agung Parameswara

Locals and expatriates shared a joyful moment last Sunday when the Indian consulate in Bali organized a celebration of Holi, which has its roots in an ancient religious Hindu festival and has, in contemporary times, spread to Western countries as a spring celebration of joy and colors.

During the celebration at Denpasar’s Puputan Badung field, participants chased around and threw dry colored powder on each other. The participants, mostly adults, transformed into free and playful “children” throughout the festival and the air was filled with laughter. In other countries, participants also use water guns and balloons filled with colored water.

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Sound

Music and dance “An encompassing artistic performance” Words and photos Chris O’Connor

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he Ayodya Resort Bali is famed for its hospitality and stunning grounds.

Last Saturday, as part of the Bali Live Festival week, the resort presented Jazz Invasion, a cultural evening spanning and melding traditional Balinese culture and jazz music.

The evening was an extension of the resort’s regular cultural dinners, usually presented in the Ayodya’s beachside amphitheatre. Opening with an impressive traditional Kecak dance, the unique combination of dance and drama really set the tone for the quite remarkable Gustu Brahmanta Trio.

Gustu, the leader and drummer of the trio, was born in Kamasan art village in Klungkung regency. With no formal music education, he learned drumming the hard way, educating himself through books, listening to other musicians and the Internet. Today he is

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considered one of the best jazz drummers in Bali and, apart from being part of the current Indra Lesmana Group, his collaborations with some of Indonesia’s finest jazz musicians seem endless.

The trio blends Balinese gamelan instruments, double bass and the drums, creating what might be best described as ethnic fusion jazz. For the performance, they were joined by a beautiful Balinese dancer who interpreted the ever-changing rhythms with remarkable precision and a stunning fusion of traditional dance shapes with a contemporary slant.

The move from Balinese culture into jazz was completed with a phenomenal set featuring The Indra Lesmana and Maurice Brown Project — a collaboration of two sensational musical talents who spent most of last week blowing the island away with some fantastic performances.

The original progressive jazz compositions by both Indra and Brown were in turns soulful, haunting and full of driving energy and allowed for some inspiring musical interludes of jazz piano from Indra and trumpet from Brown.

The cultural evening was preceded by an elegant sit-down buffet drawn from all five Ayodya Resort restaurants and featuring an extensive range of excellent Japanese, Indonesian and international dishes. A more extensive range of these authentic cuisines is also presented in the resort’s new weekly Saturday brunch at its Waterfall Restaurant, overlooking the beautiful expansive pond with fountains scattered throughout.

The Indra Lesmana Group is currently engaged in a series of collaboration projects entitled Mostly Jazz at the Griya Santrian Beachclub in Sanur. Upcoming collaborations include the multi-talented Marcell Siahaan on March 29, Indonesian Idol winner Mike Mohede on April 12 and the soulful vocals of Eva Celia on April 26.

Sassy

House of IOCO “Casual, chic and simple IOCO style, with a little twist” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY HOUSE OF IOCO

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onica Ku has been interested in futurism since she studied art in college.

When she was looking for inspiration for the new 2015 IOCO collection, she happened to remember this particular art movement, which originated in Italy in the early 20th century and emphasizes the dynamism of the start of a golden age, the rise of industrial cities, speed and technology.

“But then I started to be obsessed by the idea of movement itself. That is why I named our collection Motion,” Monica said.

She began to research a few futurist artists well-known for capturing movements in time on canvas and in sculpture, studying their works and filling her head with thoughts and ideas.

One of the most inspiring works for her was a 1913 sculpture

by Umberto Boccioni titled Unique Forms of Continuity in Space, which captures the idea of a form extended and dragged within the space of time in action.

“After collecting research, I’ve experimented with the theory and discovered on my own how different shapes can be disfigured when motion is in progress and captured on a still.”

When she had all the elements in hand, she brought the IOCO style of design into play to enhance details and ideas for the new collection.

Launched mid-December but officially promoted and available in all IOCO stores this month, the 2015 collection uses a lot of details, such as simplified drapery and simple demented forms, to help convey the idea of motion.

“As the detail in the collection, we use a lot of sharp edges and drapery to show motion, but it’s still casual wear to wear daily. It still shows the characteristics of IOCO, but with a new theme.”

The clothes use much lighter, softer and more flowing materials, like viscose silk and high quality rayon.

Since the launch, the collection has received a good response. “People like it. It makes them look younger, fresher, a bit more out of the box than the usual IOCO. It’s still simple, but with a little twist.”

More new styles and arrivals with different details will be

added to the collection mid this year.

Monica has used a lot of light grey, milk, mint, magenta-like colors, milky green and silver.

For the second part of the collection, she will use brighter and catchier colors, like yellow, lime, orange-red and bronze, as well as some basic tones.

In addition to the Motion collection for women, IOCO is also presenting homme for men.

“This is our first full collection for IOCO homme, from the basics, jackets, trousers. Before, it was only limited to trousers, shorts, long sleeves and short sleeves,” Monica explained.

The men’s collection uses linen, cotton and cotton jersey to give a new look.

IOCO clothing and accessories are instantly recognizable from their silhouette, creativity, fresh designs and beautiful natural materials.

IOCO femme is specifically designed for a certain market niche, where women’s comfort and confidence are the most essential in making them feel and look beautiful with a simple garment design that highlights their elegance; while IOCO homme is the designer’s interpretation of how a man should dress and look sharp and chic, while retaining a simple line.

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Art

‘The Synthetic Mind’ “Art exhibition by Landriati and Ronald Singer at VIN+ Seminyak” Words Chris O’Connor Photos Amanda O’Connor and courtesy of VIN+

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he warmly welcoming wine heaven VIN+ Seminyak, home to a wine lounge, retail store and restaurant, is hosting an exhibition of thought-provoking contemporary art created by renowned artists Landriati Pramoedji and Ronald Singer.

The exhibition, on the mezzanine level of VIN+ Seminyak’s ever popular art space, opened with a cocktail reception on March 11 and will run until May 10.

The presented work is the latest to come from these talented and engaging Balinese-based artists. The effervescent Landriati is a selftaught painter with an eye for combining detail and intuition to convey a meaningful expressive, almost reflective, message.

Born in Germany, her first series, “Colors of the Soul”, was exhibited in Stuttgart in 1994. In 1997, she moved to Jakarta and then to Bali in 2008, where her work continued to develop, while remaining influenced by the journey of her life.

Increasingly popular, today the colorful expressions of joy and love she puts onto canvas have even featured on the film sets of Arisan and Il Giorno Piu Bello. Her work is varied both in size and style and, while always aesthetically pleasing, it can ask questions of the viewer and evoke interest and debate, which perhaps is one of the key functions of good art.

Landriati’s partner-in-crime for this joint exhibition is the ubiquitous

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American artist Ronald Singer. Since bursting onto the scene in the 1980s, this native New Yorker’s work has constantly evolved and today’s incarnation is often represented as challenging, deeply expressive, beautiful, colorful yet moody and evocative.

Singer is an artist for all seasons it would seem and once you have seen this exhibition it will not surprise you that he has an artistic legacy that sees his work grace the walls of discerning collectors around the globe.

The combination of the two artists is stimulating and together they have created the impressive exhibition “The Synthetic Mind”, which combines a deep understanding of how individual thoughts within the physical world are underpinned by the awareness of how each interacts and is interrelated.

To quote the artists: “The Synthetic Mind does not exist within a single person; it comes about when a number of people come together to review issues from a variety of perspectives. This might lead, of course, to occasional conflicts, but that is a reality when dealing with truly complex problems. He/she does not [and cannot] ignore the role of care and compassion as part of what it means to be human.”

This free exhibition represents a wonderful opportunity to witness and possibly purchase some affordable unique and original art from two inspiring artists.

Sight

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he sound of the Wos River can be clearly heard from Tebing Jukut Paku temple, one of Bali’s most important archaeological sites, located in Jukut Paku hamlet in Singakerta, Gianyar, some 20 kilometers northeast of Denpasar.

The name Jukut Paku refers to the ferns that once grew densely in the area.

I Gusti Ngurah Gede, the temple caretaker, said despite being named a cultural heritage site under an Indonesian archaeology law issued in 2010, very few people were familiar with the beautiful place.

“We don’t have many visitors, just a few people each month. Sometimes, officials from the provincial cultural office visit the temple to monitor the structure and its surroundings,” Gede said.

The temple was busiest on full moon nights, when devotees would spend the night there performing rituals and meditation, he said.

Situated on the rocky slope of a cliff,

Tebing Jukut Paku temple “A serene archaeological site”

Words and photos Bram Setiawan

Tebing Jukut Temple is not easily accessible, although there are dozens of stone steps to the temple.

Near the entrance is a pond used by locals as a source of both fresh and holy water for religious rituals. There are two meditation niches carved into the rock.

The structure of Tebing Jukut temple, known locally as Candi Tebing Jukut Paku, is similar to the magnificent Gunung Kawi temple, built around the 10th century. It is believed that the two temples were built in the same period, under the reign of King Anak Wungsu.

Some legends also connect this temple to Rsi Markandya, a holy man who arrived from Java performing a holy pilgrimage on the island of Bali.

Allegedly, one day he arrived on the Wos riverbank and found a perfect site for meditation. He was accompanied by 200 faithful followers and rested at the location of what is now Tebing Jukut Paku temple. The Wos River connects two holy sites — Pura Gunung Lebah in Ubud and Tebing Jukut Paku.

This beautiful, remote site has a sacred and serene atmosphere that provides a sense of peace and tranquility.

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Cover Story

Nyepi

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“The annual event in which everybody is expected to do, well, nothing�

Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Agung Parameswara

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opularly known as the Day of Silence, the annual celebration of the Saka lunar new year will fall this Saturday.

For a large number of Balinese, this celebration is a regular event that stores no surprises. They are already accustomed to its rules and prohibitions and have devised several favorable ways to spend the whole day in the isolation of their houses or family compounds.

For newly arrived visitors and expatriates who choose not to fly off the island or to book into a luxurious resort to avoid the prohibitions, the celebration may still spook them with a few surprises. Here is some information to ease the cultural shock.

It’s a theatrical show Decades ago, famed American anthropologist Clifford Geertz introduced the term “theater state” to describe how the kingdoms in 19th century Bali exercised their power and defined their existence and objectives through drama and religious ritual.

His research focused on the political power play of the island’s elites, but it also revealed the powerful position of ritual and, most importantly, the necessity of a theatrical quality in staging the said ritual for the mind-set of the Balinese people.

The Day of Silence is a well-staged theatrical piece designed to make spectators realize one important thing: we need to take a break; the universe needs a rest.

The show starts one week before D-day when Balinese Hindus conduct Melasti, also known as Melis and Mekiyis, a purification ritual at the beach, lake or a major spring.

They carry their temple’s sacred effigies and ritual paraphernalia to the water and sprinkle them with water to recharge the objects’ supernatural powers.

Melasti is a huge and colorful spectacle that provides ample opportunities for professional and amateur photographers, including tourists with iPhones, to take that I-was-there-whenthat-thing-happened moment. No worries, the Balinese love to be photographed and courtissued restraining orders are still an alien thing here. Just remember to act and dress politely, Balinese traditional dress is not a bad idea, when you are about to snap a picture or mingle with the crowds.

Most of the commotion, a prelude to complete silence, falls one day before the Day of Silence. In the afternoon, a huge sacrificial ceremony, Tawur Agung Kesanga, will take place at every major road intersection in more than 1,400 desa pekraman (customary villages)

across the island. The biggest ritual will take place at Puputan Badung field in downtown Denpasar.

Balinese Hindus believe that life is a matter of taking and giving back. Rituals and offerings are ways to give back to nature in order to maintain the cosmic balance. Several animals will be sacrificed in the rituals, a fact that may make animal rights activists scream in disapproval. One piece of good news: the practice of sacrificing endangered sea turtles has decreased sharply in recent years.

In the evening, most of the streets in the island will be jammed by thousands of people participating in Ngerupuk, originally a bamboo torch parade to scare off demons that has been turned into a contemporary carnival of gigantic-size effigies known as ogoh-ogoh.

Traditionally, the ogoh-ogoh are constructed by members of sekeha teruna (the youth wing of the traditional hamlet-size banjar). Nowadays, nearly all social groups, from cycling teams, muscle bike organizations, to street thug gangs as well as hotel marketing teams and corporate branding teams, produce their own ogohogoh, making roads even more packed than yesteryears’ parades.

Ogoh-ogoh are usually in the shape of menacing ogres and created to scare away evil spirits. In recent years, however, western superheroes, including Sponge Bob, and (allegedly) corrupt local politicians have had their share of being featured as ogoh-ogoh.

Ngerupuk offers a rare opportunity for visitors to watch a large-scale, community-run street parade that underlines the local youths’ creativity as well as their ability to annoy the older generations of Balinese. An ogoh-ogoh featuring a punk musician with a bottle of beer in his hand, paraded to the tune of Pitbull’s hit “I Know You Want Me” is a perfect example of the latter.

Rent a motorbike if you want to get the best of the parade. Doing so will enable you to navigate the traffic to the places that feature the best ogoh-ogoh. Downtown Denpasar, Kuta and Sanur usually have the most astounding parades.

Expect a heavy security presence during the parade. Balinese youths are known to settle old scores at this time, but street brawls rarely escalate into a full-blown riot. Binge drinking is also common among local youths during and after the parade.

All the noise will reaches its peak at midnight and gradually subside after that. The following morning, the whole island enters the climax of the theatrical show, Nyepi or Sipeng, literally “silence”.

Balinese scholar Ketut Sumarta suggested that Nyepi was the simulacrum of the creation of the universe.

“It resembles the cycle of creation. All the noises and activities prior to Nyepi are purposefully designed to heighten the effect of the silence on Nyepi. On that day, time stands still and we renew ourselves as well as our universe.”

Follow the rules During Nyepi, all the island’s residents are prohibited from working, travelling outside their family compound, turning on lamps or lighting any fire, and partaking in leisure activities.

In recent years, the effort to enforce these prohibitions has gotten stronger. The airport and ferry harbors are closed, street lights turned off, television stations stop broadcasting, and, most recently, cable television stations cease their services. Some local Hindu groups view this as a victory, a sign that the ancient religion has gained more respect and leverage. Families with

children decry, albeit silently, the loss of captivating cartoons and mind-numbing soap operas for a whole day. Thank God, the Internet connection remains on, which means Facebook and Instagram are still on the table for those who cannot stand the silence.

The Balinese treat Nyepi as that muchneeded family time, when parents spend memorable hours cuddling with their children, grandmothers cook that secret recipe - defying the no-fire prohibition, uncles and aunts share laughter while playing the ceki card game — defying the no-leisure prohibition, and children in rural areas scale walls and sneak along narrow alleys to meet up and play soccer — defying the no-travel prohibition. The no-working prohibition is arguably the only rule rarely breached.

The responsibility to enforce the rules falls on the shoulder of the pecalang, the volunteerbased traditional guardsmen. Each banjar and customary village has its own pecalang contingent. The poleng (black and white) checkered sarong and kris dagger are the distinct elements of their uniform. They take their responsibility very seriously. In the past, they have “arrested” soldiers and misinformed tourists who thought that Nyepi was the best day to explore the famous Kuta Beach. There will be no jail time for offenders, only a moderate fine and a lecture on cultural sensitivity. They are also tasked with providing assistance to residents and visitors during Nyepi.

Visitors are expected to abide by these Nyepi rules. But rest assured, the island’s hotels are well-prepared to keep them busy. And even if the hotel offers no distraction to fill the day, you can still engage in the precious activity that only Nyepi can offer: a meaningful talk with that voice within.

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Savor

Balinese fruit “Tasty and colorful nutrition for all seasons” Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

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hildren living in urban areas usually learn about fruit and vegetables when they visit nearby supermarkets with their mothers. Hence, they are most familiar with imported fruit such as apples, grapes and kiwi fruit.

With this in mind, teachers from local schools recently took their young students to an exhibition in Denpasar displaying agricultural commodities, including popular seasonal Balinese fruit.

The objective of the school trip was to introduce the children to the rich and abundant variety of delicious tropical fruit available on the island.

Organized by the Denpasar mayoralty, the exhibition promoted local fruit and vegetables, as well as other agricultural produce, such as cacao and coffee beans.

Lines of stalls displayed fruit native to Bali and other parts of Indonesia, with a few also imported from other Asian nations.

Bali is blessed with fertile soil and weather that perfectly supports growing conditions for a large range of fruit with a dizzying variety of tastes, shapes, textures, colors and sizes. The carefully arranged fruit displays were eyecatching and colorful.

“Anybody like durian?” asked one teacher of her delighted students.

Some children shouted that they loved eating durian with its sweet, creamy flesh, while others could not stand its smell and the rough, spiky skin.

Whether you love it or hate it, durian has always been the most-awaited fruit at this time of year.

“This is a long harvest period for durian, rambutan and other fruits; it started last December and will end early April,” said one trader.

The durian on display hailed from different places around the island, including durian from Pupuan in Tabanan and durian kane from Bestala village in Buleleng regency, north Bali.

Durian kane cost Rp 40,000 (US$3) per kilogram and in general weigh around 5 kg each, meaning they sell for around Rp 200,000.

Men Surya, a fruit trader and distributor from Pupuan, shared that she usually exported mangosteen to Taiwan.

“My client from Taiwan usually orders at least 8 tons of mangosteen every harvest, but I haven’t heard from him so far. Is there anything new in our export regulations?” she asked.

Pupuan is located in the highlands of Tabanan, making it perfect to grow a large variety of local fruit, from durian, mangosteen and bananas, to other commodities such as coffee beans and cloves. Tabanan is also known

as Bali’s most lucrative rice production area.

Deep purple mangosteens are apple-sized and have a white flesh known to be high in anti-oxidants. “Come and visit my plantation in Pupuan, you can eat as much mangosteen as you like and buy them for only Rp 10,000 per kilo. It’s harvest time right now,” said Surya.

Bali is also famous for its salak, also known as snake fruit because of its scaly, reddishbrown skin.

Despite the unappealing outer, the flesh is moist and crunchy, sweet and sometimes a little bit sour. Salak is mostly grown in Sibetan village in Karangasem, east Bali, and Pelaga village in Badung regency.

At the exhibition, farmers from the cool hilly area of Bedugul, also in Tabanan, displayed

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sub-tropical fruits and vegetables like strawberries, blueberries, oranges, broccoli, lettuce and tomatoes.

Ni Wayan Kusmuwathi, head of Bali Trade office, told Bali Buzz that the provincial and regional governments were fully supporting local farmers to boost their harvests.

“Bali has abundant fruits and vegetables.

The exhibition is aimed at attracting people, as well as the tourism and hospitality industry, to buy fresh produce from local farmers,” said Kusmuwathi.

The government believes that such efforts will lead to the tourist industry bringing tremendous benefits to local farmers and the island’s economy.

Celebration

Gracie Kelly’s “Saint Patrick’s Day Party 2015” Words and photos Wira Wijoga

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n most places, St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17, is just a normal day. However, thanks to its sizeable Irish community, in Nottingham, a city where I lived a while ago, the Irish theme can be seen decorating stores, pubs and large parts of the city center.

As I drove this year to a St. Patrick’s Day party in Bali, I was struck by some differences compared to my last experience, seven years ago in pubs in Nottingham city center. The cold, damp, end of British winter scenery with its light drizzle was a stark contrast to the sundrenched roads to Kuta’s Gracie Kelly’s Irish pub at the Bali Dynasty Resort.

Once inside though, I soon felt a similar sense of warmth and a welcoming atmosphere, just

as I had before. Despite it still being two hours before the start of the advertised program, the place was almost full of friends and families all dressed in green with shamrock pictures everywhere, all laughing over food and green beer and green cocktails. As 7 p.m. approached, more and more guests poured into the already packed pub.

As the party started, the scene became more and more familiar as guests were entertained with Irish dancing, which everyone joined in and clapped to, including the leprechauns and bartenders, who also had their own show!

Later into the night, after raffle prizes, guests were encouraged to take part in drinking competitions as part of the holiday’s tradition, which originated from the lifting of Lenten eating and drinking restrictions. The reason for the amazing range of Irish-inspired costumes soon became apparent as guests were awarded prizes for the best ones.

For once, it was a different kind of green in Bali that really amazed me.

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Soul

Petitenget and Belantih Farm “Bringing the ‘Farm to Fork’ concept to life”

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etitenget, a kitchen-driven all-day bistro next to Petitenget temple and a short stroll to the beach, is well known for its fresh, flavorsome menu.

Bustling from breakfast until late at night, patrons can be seen relaxing, socializing and devouring the food dished up by executive chef Simon Blaby and his team, and sipping on freshly brewed coffees, juices or wines and cocktails.

The beautifully decorated bistro is stylish and chic, with a slightly weathered look, and has an airy air-conditioned dining room, as well as an outdoor terrace, cocktail bar and a cozy indoor lounge.

The man behind the bistro, Sean Cosgrove, describes it saying: “Petitenget provides the quality of an exclusive dining experience but in a relaxed, casual atmosphere – a perfect tone for tropical Bali. I wanted to provide a place

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where you could drop in with the kids or dress up for a big night out. Petitenget can be all this.”

Much of the food is made fresh on the premises, from the croissants and bread rolls to the stunning tiramisu. The simple food is delicious and innovative, making the best use of the freshest ingredients available.

In fact, Blaby and Cosgrove are so determined to have a consistent supply of high quality fresh produce that they have set up Belantih Farm in Kintamani, managed by Endah Permadi, whose enthusiasm for and commitment to organic farming, permaculture and sustainability is infectious. His knowledge of the medicinal qualities of the food he grows is extensive and is clearly a passion.

The fields are full of herbs, salad leaves and vegetables, which Endah happily tends to, enriching the soil with fertilizer supplied by the resident cows and chickens, using a baking powder-solution fungicide, tobacco water as a pesticide and with seven fish-stocked water storage ponds that provide nutrient-rich water during the dry season.

The produce is picked and delivered down the mountain to Petitenget where Blaby and his team modify the menu to the day’s harvest, reflecting a true farm-to-fork concept to support their epicurean and locavore-centric journey.

Currently, zucchinis and passionfruit are thriving and prevalent on the menu, which includes zucchini blossoms filled with cauliflower and gorgonzola; slow roasted pork belly with confit green apples; Black Angus beef with shiraz jus and cafe de Paris butter, and a delectable passionfruit tart as dinnertime favorites. Lighter choices and copious salad varieties are available at lunchtime.

There is also a compact choice of wines to

Words Amanda O’Connor Photos Anel Palafox

suit most palates, complimented by a selection of classic cocktails, including the margarita, bellini and caipiroska.

Petitenget’s interior was designed by Alex Zaboto-Bentley of AZB Creative, who took inspiration from the affluent villas and bistros of the Cote d’Azur and Amalfi Coast of the 1930s, and features bespoke elements such as antique glass bell jar lighting, stripped back veneers and waxed Art Deco cabinetry and Italianate architectural details.

“We have established a modern island interpretation of an idyllic coastal bistro lost in time – an ode to artisan craft and new world chic,” Zaboto-Bentley said.

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Avilla celebrates 5th anniversary

The beautiful private three-star beachfront resort located on Mushroom Bay in Nusa Lembongan, NusaBay Lembongan, has just completed an extensive upgrade to its facilities.

Comprising 10 round, thatched-roof, airconditioned Lanai Cottages, a swimming pool, massage pavilion, beachside dining and a beach club offering glass-bottom boat trips and snorkeling, NusaBay Lembongan is an island treat.

Renovations have included replacement of thatched roofs on cottages and gazebos, new sun loungers, re-tiling of the swimming pool, new electronic safes, curtains and mosquito nets in all rooms, new bathroom fittings and enriched greenery around the resort.

Designed to blend with nature, the resort is reminiscent of a tiny village nestled in a coconut grove.

This small, relaxing beach resort offers a variety of dive packages for beginners to experienced divers in cooperation with the PADI-qualified Blue Corner Diver company.

On March 14, Avilla Hospitality Management & Development commemorated its fifth anniversary at Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel on Jl. Sunset Road.

Avilla Hospitality has been spreading its business units through the island since 2010, developing and managing villas, developing budget and themed hotels, and spreading into restaurants and day spas.

An innovative player in its field, Avilla envisions being a local champion in Bali. It has inspired and manages 12 brands and, in 2015, will launch a themed surfer hotel at Brawa Beach, Canggu, and themed youngster hotel in Kuta.

Avilla is also holding a series of social events for its anniversary that started on Feb. 28 with a beach cleanup at Double Six Beach, followed by a futsal competition and social visit to Semara Pura orphanage in Klungkung on March 2 with participation by the whole FUNtastic team from Avilla and its business units.

Avilla brands include Le Jardin Villas, rainforest garden villas; Berry Amour Villas; Alindra Villa cultural villa compound; Kokonut Suites; Bliss Surfer Hotel surf-themed hotel; and Taman Air Spa day spa.

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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 Metis Friday Aperochic Every Friday True indulgence at the new Metis Lounge with delicate tapas and cocktails!

Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

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

Bali Spirit Festival Mar 31 – Apr 5 www.balispiritfestival.com

Events Calendar of Events

Air Festival March 20 – 23 Three days of dancing under the stars on white sand beaches fueled by playlists by international DJs. www.airfestival.net Gili Air, Lombok Bali Bungkus March 19 Starts 12 p.m.

Discover how the Latvian Matka Tribe does company branding.

Hubud Jl. Monkey Forest No. 88, Ubud Bali Play March 24 – 28 Starts 10 a.m.

Five days of fun, circus, juggling, art, dance, yoga, and much more.

Sunrise School Bali Jl. Mertasari, Kerobokan : (0361) 735825 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 Kat Dancer Shamanic Songs March 25 Starts 7 p.m.

Danny Paradise and Fantuzzi Music collaborate in shamanic song, stories and symbiosis!

Gaia Retreat Center Jl. Sriwedari, Ubud Kitsune Parisien Tour March 25 Starts 9:30 p.m.

Potato Head Beach Club Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak

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 Jimbaran

Alcedo Restaurant Specialty Balinese and international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Gending Kedis Resorts Jl. Karangmas Sejahtera, Jimbaran : (0361) 708906 The Cuisine Toast the sunset and enjoy a seafood dinner in Jimbaran Bay. Kedonganan Beach, Jimbaran : (0361) 8081777

Kerobokan

BOW A wide selection of tasty international food, special backgammon nights too.

Jl. Batubelig No. 11, Kerobokan : 081239186865 Red Drum Taste of Africa in upper Seminyak.

Red Drum Jl. Mertanadi No. 80, Kerobokan : (0361) 735219 Warisan Restaurant & Bar Bali’s finest dining experience since 1991 with French & Mediterranean inspired menu.

Jl. Raya Kerobokan No. 38, Kerobokan : (0361) 731175 or 7492796

Kuta

The Lights of Faith - Theater show From Monday to Saturday Starts 8 p.m.

A cultural theater show to feel the magic of Bali in every story!

Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 762750 or Robert 0878 617997 Limbo Hip – Where The Night Starts Every Saturday Starts 8 p.m.

Get together with friends, mingle and get down to our DJ’s music.

La Finca. Jl. Subak Sari No. 77, Batu Belig, Kerobokan

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Unb’rocken at Laughing Buddha March 20 Starts 7:30 p.m.

The most talked about blues band in Ubud will dance your socks off!

Laughing Buddha Bar Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud

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Bho Bho Thai Thai food in a small comfortable warung at affordable prices.

Jl. Dewi Sri 1 No. 7, Kuta : 0812 387 5200 Bianco Italian and Indonesian restaurant in the Colonial style.

Jl. Padma, Legian : (0361) 760070 Portabella Bistro A warm Italian restaurant with delightful food.

Fontana Hotel Jl. Dewi Sri No.68, Kuta : (0361) 8947002

Sanur

Bread Basket Another spot in Sanur for breakfast or lunch, also sells excellent bread.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 51, Sanur : (0361) 3688778 Char Ming’s Restaurant The exotic fusion of Javanese Joglo and Balinese Wantilan sets the scene. Attention to detail is evident in the décor, service and the vast selection of culinary delights.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 97, Sanur : (0361) 281948 Warung Pregina Breezy restaurant with wooden décor blending harmoniously with scenic portraits of Bali of yore.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 106, Sanur : (0361) 283535

Seminyak

Baba’s Asian dining spirit. Place your dishes in the middle of the table and share family style.

Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4736576 The Straw Hut Great place for lunch and dinner with relaxing surroundings and exciting menu.

Jl. Saridewi 17, Seminyak : (0361) 736750

Ubud

Caramel Patisserie Cake shop providing a dessert selection with local ingredients and five-star taste.

Jl. Hanoman No. 4B, Ubud : (0361) 970847 Cherry Blossom Healthy snacks in a nice atmosphere.

Jl. Gaotama Selatan, Ubud Jendela House Small French restaurant offering authentic French cuisine.

Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud : (0361) 7141318

Diving Absolute Scuba Dive paradise in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago and at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Jl. Pantai Silayukti, Padang Bai : +62 (0363) 42088 Email: info@absolutescubabali.com absolutescubabali.com

Fitness

Celebrity Fitness Lippo Sunset Plaza Jl. Sunset Road, Kuta www.celebrityfitness.com

Paragliding

Bali Paragliders Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 12 A / 99 Blok A5, Kuta : (0361) 704 769 Email: info@baliparagliders.com www.baliparagliders.com Timbis Aero Club Paragliding operations, flight instructors and tandem pilots.

Timbis Beach, Ungasan : 0812 391 6918 (Ketut Manda)

Shopping

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

Activities Courses Adjani Bali Learn to prepare a variety of dishes, presentation and garnishing.

Kaliasem, Lovina, Singaraja : 081236232019 www.adjanibali.com Centrestage Music & Drama Music lessons, music studio, drama and musical theater, musical productions and DJ workshops, hip hop and V street dance.

Centrestage Jl. Dukuh Indah, Umalas, Kerobokan : 082144815165 Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn more about Balinese culture and music.

Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201

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

Spa Eastern Garden Martha Tilaar Spa Luxurious, holistic, and culture blending.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk No. 5A, Seminyak : (0361) 731648

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 Nirvana Batik Course Learn the traditional art of batik making.

Jl. Gautama No. 10, Padangtegal, Ubud : (0361) 975415

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go

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Ryoshi House of Jazz presents MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta : (0361) 4737888 info@metisbali.com metisbali.com

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Live Music Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Starts 8 p.m.

Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 www.facebook.com/page/ryoshi-bali/

Jazz Invasion

Bali Live International Festival goes to Ayodya Special room rates, tickets to Bali Live International Jazz Fest, Jazz Invasion Dinner and more For more details please contact: Ayodya Resort Bali : (0361) 771 102 info@ayodyaresortbali.com www.ayodyaresortbali.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

Bali: The Island of Colors

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Until May 10 Oil painting exhibition by Gorns Buchmann.

Open daily to the public. The exhibition provides a beautiful addition to the outstanding resort.

Melia Bali, Nusa Dua

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Nyepi Package at Bali Dynasty

Experience the day of silence with a very special package from Bali Dynasty Resort! Use promo code NYEPI2015 on www.balidynasty.com.

Bali Dynasty Resort Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban : (0361) 752403

DENPASAR

Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

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Sanur

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Pura Batu Madan

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Nusa Dua

Penida Island

W presents

GUTI (Desolat/Argentina) March 19 From 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.

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

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