Bali buzz #63

vol.2 No.11/NovemBer 19-NovemBer 25, 2015

NGEREBEG seAweed

rumAh desA

‘ngunyA’

Fun ritual

cover Photo: agung Parameswara

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alinese hindu rituals have their share of solemn and dramatic moments. Just visualize a group of meek adherents suddenly falling into kerauhan (trance) and transforming into a horde of screaming warriors who stab their own chests repeatedly with a kris and you will understand how dramatic, and often terrifying, a local ritual can be.

What many people don’t often see is the playful and fun side of the local religious rituals. this is the side that reveals the joyful nature of this belief system, a faith that embraces good and bad, happiness and sorrow, as two sides of the same coin and finds that life is essentially a game of flipping the coin. this edition’s cover story unveils Ngerebeg, one of the “fun” religious festivals on the island, to demonstrate the fact that Balinese hinduism is not only about romantic rituals and dramatic offerings.

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05 seaweed

canang

07 gamelan 08 Ngerebeg and the Balinese 10 oceans subconscious 11 Warung d’roemah 12 ‘Ngunya’

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Images

‘Ngayah’ “An act of social and religious devotion” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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t was only 4 a.m. when my parents woke me up; I was half-awake when I saw my father and mother were fully dressed in traditional Balinese attire and ready to head off to their hometown in Gianyar.

Although our family lives in Denpasar, as Balinese Hindus we have to return to our village in Gianyar to perform various rituals and ceremonies.

“Today is Saturday, the first day of our ngayah [voluntary work and helping prepare for rituals] at the family’s temple,” my father reminded us.

It took about 90 minutes to drive from Denpasar to the village, where all our family had to be ready by 7 a.m.

The Balinese people embrace the concept of communal and social obligations, known as ngayah, which often takes time, energy and money. Ngayah is viewed as a genuine implementation of the Karma Marga teaching, which encourages people to voluntarily and sincerely conduct and participate in communal activities.

Historically, ngayah was an agrarian tradition that saw communal participation in various agricultural activities, as well as being considered devotion to God and the ancestors.

Today, when people are engrossed with busy work and family lives, the concept of ngayah must be redefined to

fit modern conditions.

“We fully understand that our brothers and sisters have obligations outside family, social and religious matters. They have to work in offices or do other business,” said AA Raka Payadnya, the elder of the Puri Abianbase royal household.

The family decided to prepare for rituals on Saturdays and Sundays, when everyone had time to participate in the preparations. “We are hoping that the times are flexible enough to allow everyone to come home over the weekend to prepare for rituals at the family’s temple.

The essence of ngayah is togetherness and sincerity,” added Payadnya.

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Soul

‘Canang’ “The simplest offering gives a glimpse into a rich philosophy” Words Ariko Ahmad Photos Anggara Mahendra

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hen you’re making your way around Bali, you will see little square trays of flowers on the sidewalks, temples, statues and in certain spots in the resort where you are staying. You might even see someone putting them down with ceremonial hand gestures that end with a quick splash of holy water. These small bursts of color are called canang and they are Balinese Hindu offerings that symbolize gratitude for the presence of God and all parts of the universe in which we live.

These little trays of flowers contain many elements, each with its own spiritual philosophy. The ceper (tray), symbolizes the four cardinal directions — north, west, east and south. Within the ceper there are at least four components, one of which is the plawa (leaf), representing the moment of silence in each prayer.

There is also the urassari, two pieces of young coconut leaf arranged to form a cross to ask the gods for ongoing peace on Earth.

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The third element is possibly the most noticeable as it is the colorful flowers that demonstrate the sincerity of the offering. Purple, red, blue and yellow flowers are needed as each one signifies different manifestations of God. Red flowers represent Brahma (the creator), the blue and purple flowers symbolize Siva (the balancer) and yellow flowers characterize Wisnu (the preserver).

The last element of the canang is the least noticeable but the most important, the porosan. This is made of betel, lime and areca nut wrapped in a young coconut leaf, meaning that every human should have a heart filled with love, empathy and deep gratitude to God and all his manifestations.

Along with the canang, Balinese Hindus burn dupa (incense). This symbolizes the act of prayer, which lights a fire within that slowly brings us closer to God, as illustrated by the smoke from the incense that goes up and becomes one with the heavens.

Savor

Seaweed Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

“Innovative seaweed products from Nusa Lembongan”

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yoman Suladri was eloquently explaining how to cook pizza using a new recipe to several people visiting Nusa Lembongan islet in Klungkung.

The thin, crispy dough was covered with slices of tomato, mushroom and seaweed and topped with cheese, making a delicious vegetarian pizza.

Suladri was elected as marketing leader for her group, Segara Caksu Nusa Lembongan farmers’ group, which is now developing foods, snacks and beverages using seaweed as one of the main ingredients.

“Seaweed pizza is our newest product, we’ve done it to appeal to young customers,” laughed Suladri.

The group consists of 28 local women who are creating food and beverages under the supervision of the Kalimajari Foundation.

Ni Made Kerti, one of the members, shared her difficulty dealing with an uncertain seaweed harvest.

“Now the weather is uncertain and the sea is full of trash, which affects the seaweed harvest yields,” she said. Space was another problem as investors were building massive tourism facilities along the coast.

“There is no space left for us to dry our seaweed harvest anymore,” Kerti added.

Kerti, and most of the women in the village, had thought they would have to leave their traditional work as seaweed farmers.

“Times have changed. We thought it might be better if we worked as cooks or cleaners in villas,” Kerti said. But before these women changed their profession, help was found.

The Kalimajari Foundation staff decided to support farming by increasing the harvest value through processed seaweed products.

The women are now making a large variety of goods using seaweed, from dodol rumput laut (sweet seaweed paste), to icecream, candies, chips, snacks and jam.

Despite the price of seaweed plunging from Rp 7,000 (51 US cents) per kilogram to

Rp 4,000, the Nusa Lembongan women in Segara Caksu and Giri Putri groups have been able to increase their income by producing nicely packaged food and beverages. They are also able to create innovative recipes to appeal to a wider group of food lovers.

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Sight

Rumah Desa “A glimpse into daily Balinese life” Words and photos Eka Juni Artawan

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or most Balinese families, their house represents a microcosm of life. Each structure of the house is filled with cultural values and symbols.

All traditional Balinese houses follow a rigid architectural guide, called Asta Kosala Kosali, which ensures building structures are in harmony with nature and cosmic law according to Balinese Hinduism.

However, with modernization, local people have started to build “modern” houses, applying Western architectural styles that are often unsuitable for the island’s climate.

In Banjar Baru village in Marga, Tabanan, people still have the old, traditional Balinese houses equipped with traditional kitchen utensils and built in line with nature.

Rumah Desa (Village House), offers the opportunity to visit one of these and to learn more about the daily lives of people in

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the villages. The house is located around 8 kilometers from Jatiluwih’s famed multi-layered rice terraces and is around 40 kilometers west of Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Developed in 2011, Rumah Desa has become a popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists who choose to enjoy the simple life of the Balinese people.

As you enter the grounds, there is a jineng (rice barn), where elderly women busily make offerings and men make bamboo sticks for satay.

“This is the way the old people spend their days here in the house. Making canang — small offerings made of woven coconut leaves filled with fresh, colorful flowers, and large offerings for rituals,” explained I Wayan Sudiantara, the house owner.

Visitors to Rumah Desa are also introduced to some of the island’s local wisdom, such as

how to produce boreh, a traditional scrub used to treat sore muscles that is popular with farmers who work long hours in the rice fields. Boreh is made from spices and herbs, such as cloves and nutmeg, mixed with rice, arak (traditional Balinese liquor) and other ingredients.

The 3,000-square-meter Rumah Desa is also a perfect place for visitors to learn about and master authentic Balinese cooking in the cooking classes.

Visitors who choose to stay overnight in the village are able to rent a room at Rumah Desa, which despite looking very traditional has star-rated hotel facilities.

Interaction with farmers and nature is another attractive pastime here. Guests are able to walk through the rice fields and to talk to the farmers about rice cultivation and the subak system. They can also steer a horse cart to plow the rice fields, if they have the courage to take off their shoes and walk in the mud.

“This is a natural laboratory where people can learn directly from the farmers. They can also feel Mother Earth and interact with the animals.”

Rumah Desa offers more than just a tourism package; it shows the real life of Balinese people who are facing huge challenges while trying to hold firm to their own cultural and natural heritage.

Sound

Gamelan

“Introducing Bali’s most popular musical ensemble�

Words Ariko Ahmad Photos Anggara Mahendra

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amelan is a traditional ensemble of percussion instruments and is an integral part of Balinese culture.

Although the oldest recorded history of gamelan suggests that it originated in neighboring Java, and that its popularity has declined since the introduction of pop music, gamelan is still commonly played on formal occasions and in many traditional ceremonies, the like of which occur rather frequently in Bali. In fact, you are likely to hear gamelan at least once as you explore the island.

The instruments used in a Balinese gamelan ensemble are similar to those used in Java and include metallophones and gongs. However, in Bali there are more metallophones, which also produce a brighter sound, and fewer gongs. Cymbals are also used in Balinese gamelan to create a fast rattling sound that is almost nonexistent in its Javanese counterpart. So, compared to the Javanese version, which has a more meditative and slower style, Balinese gamelan is often associated with virtuosity and rapid changes of tempo, providing a dynamic and melodramatic harmony.

Balinese gamelan also offers an endless variety of styles, although there are two main styles: the newer Gong Kebyar and

the original Gong Gede. The Gong Kebyar repertoire is mostly played for traditional dances with an entertaining flair as it has more virtuosic outbursts. This newer style originated in north Bali shortly after the mass royal suicide known as Puputan that took place while facing the Dutch colonialists.

The explosive sound of this gamelan style is drawn largely from the hostility and chaos of that era. It is a definitive expression of trouble in paradise as the drums rumble, fierce melodies charge out of nowhere and whirling ornaments twist and tangle as if caught by the wind.

The old style of Balinese gamelan, Gong Gede, offers a sound that is closer to its Javanese counterpart and can, at times, be excruciatingly slow and laborious. However, the name is befitting for the grandeur of its position in the wider scope of Balinese music as it literally translates to Big Gong, or for a better translation, Big Gamelan. This style of Balinese gamelan is mostly used in the mountainous areas and the most important Balinese Hindu grand temples. This style of gamelan usually accompanies sacred dances that date back centuries and has a more spiritual purpose, such as the blessing ceremony for the entire island.

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Ngerebeg

“To ward off disasters Tegalalang’s boys partake in the island’s most colorful parade” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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he man approached me with a broad smile on his face. A small, shy boy tailed him closely. The kid’s innocent eyes gazed curiously at my face as the man addressed me warmly.

“Do you want to go to the temple? By all means, let’s go together. My boy and I are going there, he’s going to be in the Ngerebeg ritual,” he said, while fixing his tilted udeng (Balinese male headgear).

Such a warm welcome made me forget for a moment the physical uneasiness inflicted by an hour-long motorbike ride under the scorching sun and the dastardly high humidity. It was so hot that I was drenched in sweat. I could swear that my gear — two DSLR bodies and a couple of lenses — must have sweated profusely too inside the tight canvas bag.

I followed them along the way to Duur Bingin temple and chatted with the father while we meandered. The boy stayed silent most of the time, nodding in acknowledgement every time I smiled at him.

The temple stood in all its grandiose splendor. Tall penjor (decorated bamboo poles) and colorful banners lined its outer walls. Its shrines were wrapped with colorful cloths and adorned with glittering shield-like mirrors.

That particular day was the peak of the temple’s odalan festival, a sort of anniversary celebration that takes place once every six months.

Duur Bingin temple, which lies in Tegalalang village, some 8 kilometers north of Ubud, has one unique ritual related to its odalan. It’s called Ngerebeg.

The main part of the ritual is a street parade involving local boys and male teenagers. They all have their faces and upper torsos painted in bright colors to resemble the supernatural beings and demons of Balinese imagination.

The ritual has its roots in feudal times, when the local ruler, Dalem Made Tjokorda Ketut Segara, pledged to organize Ngerebeg to protect the village from natural disasters.

To do this, the ruler and the villagers enlisted the assistance of supernatural beings, locally known as wong samar, literally meaning invisible people, who reside on the village’s riverbanks.

Up until now, the villagers still believe that there are at least 288 kinds of wong samar living along the rivers in Tegalalang, which is why the villagers always prepare 288 meal offerings for them at any major religious festival.

Ngerebeg means to ward off or to provide a new place. For the locals, the ritual is a symbolic acknowledgement of the existence of the wong samar, as well as of the villagers’ willingness to collaborate with them to safeguard the village.

This belief has its roots in the basic Balinese Hindu philosophy of sekala-niskala, an understanding that the universe is made of visible and invisible elements.

For the participating kids, however, deep philosophical treatise was the farthest thing from their minds. What drew them to Ngerebeg was the rare freedom to paint their bodies any way they liked and to join in a riotous parade alongside their buddies.

Seven-year-old I Putu Renon decided that blue was the new red when he lined up to have his face and body painted prior to Ngerebeg. The master painter was a young boy from Tengah hamlet, who was more into bold, broad strokes than precision drawing, which is a very efficient strategy when you have dozens of little kids as your canvas.

“He is so excited to be joining Ngerebeg,” Renon’s mother said, watching anxiously as the master painter turned the rather skinny Renon into a blob of blue.

“I first took part in Ngerebeg last year; I’ll definitely join again next year,” Renon declared.

Another boy, 8-year-old Putra Narmada, sported a better color job than Renon’s. It

turned out that Narmada had enlisted his father to do the painting. His father had painted Narmada’s hair blue before spending considerable time painting the boy’s face with intricate patterns.

Other boys painted their faces in the colors of the French and Brazilian flags — an obvious statement of love for those countries’ soccer prowess. There was also a boy sporting a red clown nose. In previous years, the boys have also been painted as modern superheroes.

Ngerebeg has grown into a fun carnival with an open attitude toward influences from other cultures and the wong samar community has yet to file any complaint on this development or claim misrepresentation of character.

A communal feast marked the commencement of Ngerebeg and the participants all sat together in groups and enjoyed the meal.

The street parade started at around 12 p.m. and the participants marched around 10 kilometers while chanting: “to serve Duur Bingin temple”. Each participant carried a palm stick decorated with frangipani flowers.

They made several brief stops in temples along the route to pray.

At the end of the parade, the participants raced each other to the village’s springs, where they bathed and washed away their body paint.

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Art

Oceans and the Balinese subconscious “An inspiring exhibition at Kubu Art Space” Words Robyn Wellwood Photos courtesy of Kubu Art Space

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alinese artist Ketut Jaya explores our deep connection to the ocean in a solo exhibition at Kubu Art Space in Ubud. His show, “Oceans and the Subconscious”, is centered on Bali’s reefscapes and the subconscious interplay with the underwater world of the oceans.

Born in the tiny village of Budakeling in Karangasem, Jaya has exhibited widely throughout Bali, Java and in Germany. He draws on themes of Hinduism to create a distinctly contemporary Balinese commentary on the natural environment around him and his work is underpinned by a deep belief system reflecting devotion and ceremonial representations.

In his newest paintings, images of fish life are laid over abstract, multiple colors and textures of Balinese offerings. The sea life is interwoven with the offerings, capturing the innate Balinese view of everything being connected and a part of everything else.

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Jaya, known to his friends as Kaprus, quietly surveys his new solo exhibition as he discusses the details of his work with Kubu Art Space owner, Wayan Yudane. Yudane has opened up his home for an extended eight week residency program for emerging to mid-career Balinese artists to showcase their work.

Through the residency program, Yudane encourages artists to use the time and space to process new ideas and extend creativity into new themes of work. Yudane points out that Jaya’s focused integrity in painting technique and process has fitted well with the purposebuilt home and art space. The exhibition itself leads art viewers through the creative process, starting downstairs with the first of this unique series of paintings and culminating in a large, final piece called Wajah Sedih that dominates the upstairs platform.

As part of the creative process, Jaya has painted from reefs along the coast of east Bali and processed work on returning to his studio.

He feels that as he explores nature, he is closely aligned with the intuitive flow of inspiration within the environment around him and this creates a space where there is no judgment, where the mind is not in charge, where intuition takes over and overrides the mind.

Art appreciators quickly notice when viewing Jaya’s work that there is a sustained effort to seek out a particular line or fragment of color that not only informs but completes the image as a whole. His flawless use of watercolors in semi-abstract representational works presents a genuine voice of a new generation of artists in Bali.

Both Jaya and Yudane agree that this is a very different journey into showcasing and discussing art. Yudane, one of Bali’s leading composers, says that since building his home, artists and art appreciators have dropped by to enjoy the space and that different pop-up events have happened along the way. His close friend, Yoka Sara, designed the home to be multipurpose and, since its inception, it has doubled as a family home and a territory in which the crossover between multiple art forms can take place.

Yudane says, “Since the beginning of contemporary art, there has always been elasticity between art forms that helps to create a deeper understanding of contemporary thought and culture and this is what spurs inspiration and new ways of thinking.”

He explained that the aim of Kubu Art Space was two-fold. First, to present solo exhibitions of new work by young Balinese artists and to make a space where people could enjoy fine art, learn, be inspired and bring art into their homes. Second, to create discussion for

Balinese contemporary art: “…not with big words but through discussions about the smaller details that make up the whole.”

Through discussion it is easier to understand what the artist means and how to help younger Balinese artists talk about their work.

He said, “Basically artists find it difficult to talk about what they’re doing and it’s important to collaborate and make links between the artwork and the story of the artwork for viewers from many walks of life. When there’s more understanding between the creator and those who appreciate art, more people can become actively involved in the arts on multi-levels and art can continue to be created if we understand each other. We also hope that this can help artists, writers, collectors and art lovers understand the growing and changing voice of contemporary art around us in Bali.”

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Warung D’Roemah “Nostalgia in Kerobokan” Words and Photos Chris O’Connor

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here’s quite a trend on the island for all things “old Bali”, from building design to tourist trinkets and even traditional dining, where a few places, like Warung D’Roemah, pull it off with some style.

Set among the stepped rice fields of Kerobokan and helmed by Lonny Gerungan, this classic Indonesian-style restaurant opened in February to serve authentic Indonesian cuisine to a growing number of local and international admirers.

The well-priced menu offers a mix of classic Indonesian dishes, desserts and drinks to satisfy. Highly recommended comes the rijsttafel, a delicious medley of dishes from all

over Indonesia and a perfect introduction to its culinary delights.

Located at Jl. Merta Agung No. 48, with ample parking, it is not perhaps the easiest place to find, but once there guests can relax and enjoy a heady dose of nostalgia from Warung D’Roemah’s traditional joglo design, to its delicious menu and quality evening entertainment.

Once inside the antique Javanese joglo, it feels like you are in a time warp. Becak (pedicabs), traditional batik furnishings and mossy water features vie with wood and stone carvings for your attention. The sambal (chili condiments) and sauces are housed on a

traditional street vendor’s barrow and served on banana leaves. Supplementing the kitchen, a cooking barrow, complete with single gas ring, will be brought to your table to cook up a tasty dish right in front of you. The sizzling prawns are sensational.

Guests will almost certainly be greeted by Lonny, the co-owner, who is one of Indonesia’s most famous chefs. As well as a being a successful celebrity chef, he has had a notable singing career, authored 17 cookbooks and hosted TV shows in Holland.

After finishing school in Jakarta, he decided he wanted to go to America, but getting a visa proved difficult, so, on the advice of family, he went to the Netherlands instead. “I was 22 years old and washed dishes and peeled potatoes before eventually opening my own restaurant.”

His musical and TV break came when he was asked to host a Christmas TV show cooking for celebrities who, while dining, would sing Christmas songs. His restaurant became the

hang out for the in-crowd and became so popular that guests needed to book up to three weeks in advance.

In February he returned to Bali and opened D’Roemah. “It’s home. When my nephew, Roy Fransiscus, asked me to help him realize his dream of opening an Indonesian restaurant, the temptation was just too great, so I sold up and here we are!”

D’Roemah — or “at home” — opens for lunch at 11 a.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays. The menu is all you would expect, featuring the chef’s interpretation of dishes from around the sprawling archipelago.

Music and entertainment have played a huge part in Lonny’s life and continue to do so.

Quality acoustic jazz, traditional dance, salsa and personal performances are just some of the things guests can expect to hear and it is worth keeping an eye on their Facebook page, facebook.com/droemah, for the nightly program.

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‘Ngunya’ “A ritual to balance relations between humans and the universe”

Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

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alinese Hindus strongly believe in cosmological rules that are reflected in every aspect of their daily lives.

As the sixth month of the Balinese lunar calendar comes around, people get anxious about things that might disturb harmony in their lives and in the surroundings; this is a time when they believe that an excess of negative energy could affect the balance of the universe.

Such negative forces can, among many things, manifest as pest and plant disease, ruining harvests, or as human disease, so to appease the evil forces, local farmers hold special rituals.

In Peliatan village in Ubud, the farmers

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perform a series of rituals called Nangluk Merana and Ngunya.

Part of this sees the Peliatan farmers parading Rangda, a mythical barong figure and Barong Landung through the village to ward off calamities that could strike the village and its people.

The ritual was most recently held on Nov. 12 and started with a special prayer at the Pura Dalem in Peliatan village.

A number of men dressed in poleng (checkered long cloths) took the front row.

Tapak dara, a traditional Balinese symbol to ward off evil, were drawn on the men’s chests and they carried kukusan, a traditional rice cooking utensil, and beat kentongan, bamboo

tubes, along the way.

The procession visited several temples in that village and the neighboring village.

Hundreds of villagers took part in the procession, while others offered food and drinks in front of their houses so that participants could rest for a short time.

The procession ended at Peliatan palace.

“We believe that the sound made by the bamboo being beaten will eliminate negative forces from the village; cooking utensils are considered to be strong tools to ward off evil,” explained I Ketut Sandi, Peliatan’s village head.

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‘Lifetime’ by Mickael Obrenovitch

Inaya Putri Bali, a resort styled to emulate the traditional architecture found in Bali’s Penglipuran village and inspired by the seven Hindu goddesses, held a Fine Evening of Wine Tasting to celebrate the opening of its Bar Lounge on Nov. 6.

For the evening, Inaya Putri Bali partnered with Indonesian wine merchant, Dimatique, to present a range of fine wines to invited guests and connoisseurs. These wines included Planeta La Segreta Bianco 2013 Chardonnay from Sicily, Italy; Stonecross 2013 Merlot, Pinotage from the Western Cape; and Brut sparkling wine.

This prestigious event was part of a series of events for the soft opening of Inaya Putri Bali. The ultimate place of repose, Bar Lounge embraces an intimate ambience in a semi-outdoor beachfront setting with contemporary architecture. This sunset venue is perfect for those who seek to relax over a cocktail while enjoying the dusk of Nusa Dua beach. Choices of international beers, sparkling cocktails, spirits and boutique wines are served, complimented with an Asian tapas menu.

Located in the tropical seaside resort enclave of Nusa Dua, Inaya Putri Bali has 460 contemporary styled guest rooms, suites and exclusive villas that incorporate elements of local artistry.

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is proudly presenting the Pullman exhibition “Lifetime” in collaboration with international contemporary artist Mickael Obrenovitch, a French artist who is passionate about working with wood.

Fascinated by organic sculpture and after the success of his “Human Roots” collection, Obrenovitch continued his quest for the meaning of life, focusing his work on the effect of time on wooden surfaces as a mirror of life.

The result is a beautiful mix of smooth carved lines in symbiosis with the natural effect of erosion.

According to Obrenovitch, “Lifetime” is: “The period of time during which someone is alive or something exists.” The collection consists of 16 magnificent artworks and is a silent discussion with frangipani wood left to dry for more than 20 years, enhanced using Balinese carving techniques.

These wooden sculptures welcome guests in the lobby, garden and public area corridors, making them open to all to admire, while also being available for purchase for those who love art.

The exhibition will run from Dec. 8 to Mar. 6, 2016. Offering both avant-garde art and unsurpassed hospitality, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana invites you to experience Obrenovitch’s magnificent creations and to come, see and bring art into your sanctuary.

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com SOCIAL HOOLIGANZ Nov. 21 From 10 p.m.

Mirror Bali Jl. Petitenget No. 106, Seminyak : 0811 3993 010 www.mirror.id 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

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

Ballroom Swiss-bel Resort Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 99, Sanur : (0361) 8497000

Events Calendar of Events Science Festival by Alliance Francaise Nov. 22 From 2 p.m.

Climate Changes, What About Us? Paradiso Ubud Jl. Goutama Selatan Ubud : (0361) 7835545 www.paradisoubud.com KOH Saturday – YAPACC (Perlon / DE) Nov. 21 Starts 11 p.m.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Kuta Email : info@kohbali.com www.kohbali.com Breath of Awareness Retreat Nov. 20 – 24 Starts 1 p.m.

Jl. Jukut Paku, Singakerta, Ubud : 0811927573 Email: info@artoliving.or.id 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 Photography Workshop Nov. 21 From 9 a.m.

Doji.Bali Jl. Subak Sari 72, Canggu : 0812 3767 0588 (Ira) / 0812 7075 7075 (Dhita) JENJA FOYER presents JUNGLE BOOGIE Nov. 21 From 9 p.m.

Jenja Townsquare Suites, Jl. Nakula 18, Seminyak : 0811 3988 088

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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

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

Activities

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 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

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

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

Bintang Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Tour & Travel Agent

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

KEROBOKAN

Ubud

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

Bali Wake Park

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Urang Sunda

Jl. Raya Pelabuhan Benoa No.7X, Pedungan, Denpasar : (0361) 8468866 Email : contact@baliwakepark.com www.baliwakepark.com

Enchanting Sundanese food at The Long Rice Table Oct. 15 – Dec. 14 The Stones Hotel Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta : (0361) 3005888

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Tjakra 7 Spa

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

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA

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LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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DENPASAR Canggu 5 Sanur Seminyak Legian 3 Kuta 2

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

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Folk Market

Eat with style Nov. 22 From 11 a.m. – 10.30 p.m.

Taman Jepun Jl. Hayam Wuruk, 104 H, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar : 082146485158 (Mariam) / 085739011790 (Widya

Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Nusa Dua

5 W Bali Presents Late Night Session Feat Justin Martin Nov. 26 From 10 p.m.

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

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

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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 November 19, 2015

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