Bali Buzz #81 by Bali Buzz by The Jakarta Post

Vol.3 no.29/march 31-april 6, 2016

Balispirit festival Fun-Filled easter

‘dewa MasraMan’

‘Maya rupa’

from THE EdiTor

Keep calm and do yoga

cover photo: coUrTESY oF BaliSpiriTT FESTiVa V l Va

in the last two years, yoga has gained very strong ground on the island with studios and wellness facilities sprouting up in various corners of Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud and Denpasar. While in the past yoga was exclusively practiced by foreign visitors, students of local hindu religious schools and Balinese pursuing esoteric teachings, nowadays it has evolved into the most favored “sport” among the island’s socialites and young housewives. Gorgeous Balinese women flaunting their mastery of difficult yoga poses are the staple of local instagram and Facebook feeds. This weekend, Ubud will be packed with these modern yogis and yoginis as BaliSpirit Festival kicks off. The festival, which boasts an attractive program combining yoga, dance and music, is a true testament to Bali’s ability to continuously redefine its tourist industry, as well as giving an ancient tradition a fresh, modern reboot. — The Editors

06 Safeguarding ancestral land

ConTEnTs 07 ‘Dewa masraman’ 08 BaliSpirit Festival 10 KoBaGi 11 ‘maya rupa’ 12 rubaya 04

05 Fun-filled Easter

one Fun Day

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Sojourn

n the middle of a dark, quiet night, the roaring sound of a car was heard around Karang Dawa village on Nusa Penida islet in Klungkung. Karang Dawa was then a remote and isolated village surrounded by lush woodland. There was no possibility that a car was actually passing the village. The locals believe that this sound was made by Ratu Hyang Mami, the goddess who resides in Pura Paluang, popularly known as the car temple. At this distant site, the temple’s pelinggih (main shrine) was built in the shape of a Volkswagen car. The precise location of the temple is quite difficult to track with GPS and it is not found on Google maps. The best way

to find it is to ask the residents of Nusa Penida. From the ferry harbor, it is about a one-hour drive along a rough road to the hilly Karang Dawa village. No one remembers when the temple was built and the local residents claim it has existed for hundreds of years, long before any car was produced in the world. According to Pak April, an influential figure in the village, the temple was a large piece of car-shaped limestone. The villagers frequently threw the stone into the sea, but it kept emerging again at the same site. After a few occurrences, and after a local man fell into a trance and received a divine message, the villagers believed that they were being told to build a place of worship at that site.

Paluang Temple “The car temple” The temple, which overlooks the village and the impressive rocky cliffs that surround the three islets of Nusa Penida, has 13 shrines made of carved white limestone. During Tumpek Krulut, which, based on the Balinese lunar calendar, fell two weeks ago, a lavish Panca Wali celebration was held at Pura Paluang. This is the day that the devotees believe Ratu Hyang Mami arrives to take up residence at the main shrine. It is also the time that all the villagers hear the sound of the car’s engine, a sign that the goddess is visiting the village to bless the people with wealth and prosperity. The Panca Wali celebration also attracts

Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

worshippers from other villages, and even from Denpasar and other towns in Bali, who flock there to pray for wealth and prosperity. The name of the temple was derived from the Indonesian word for opportunity – peluang, thus it is seen as providing opportunities to worshippers. Nusa Penida islet is home to many old temples and is believed to safeguard the island of Bali and its people from calamity and negative forces. Many devotees make pilgrimages to major temples in Bali, including those in Nusa Penida, to obtain spiritual balance and harmony.

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Soul

One Fun Day

“Solemen’s charity event for the disabled”

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOLEMEN

he pool and guest hangout area at Dash Hotel, Seminyak, was transformed with a swarm of activity as 22 kids, or Solebuddies, descended on the hotel with their parents for the Solemen Foundation monthly Fun Day. The event brought together Solebuddies from Denpasar, Klungkung, Sanur and Ubud — all with their own stories and struggles and connected through their relationship with Solemen. Mang Wi, a Solebuddy with Down’s

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Syndrome, lit up when Solemen Ambassador Tamara Bleszynski arrived, throwing her arms up immediately, demanding to be picked up. Mang Wi’s mother is currently bedridden with lupus and finding it difficult to care for her. The Solemen team was able to give her respite for the day and Mang Wi, recently out of plaster following a leg fracture, took home a picture of her and Tamara. Solebuddy Wayan and his younger brother Made enjoyed the day with their parents. Although Wayan could not go in the pool due

to the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa, he spent his time painting and interacting with the other kids. It is only very recently that Wayan has been able to begin using his fingers due to surgery made available through donations to Solemen. His artistic abilities continue to astound all. “Mr. Mischief”, Kadek, who has cerebral palsy, enjoyed swimming with other Solebuddies; he is much calmer and less aggressive nowadays and his mother always benefits greatly from help and interaction made possible by Solemen’s Fun Days. Lukas, who also has cerebral palsy, proudly walked into the hotel helped by his mum. His determination, coupled with his mother’s support, gives him strength every day and he is able to walk further each time the Solemen staff see him. First-timer to the Fun Day was Resa, who suffers from thallasemia, leaving him wheelchair-bound due to an enlarged stomach. Resa was able to cool down sitting in the pool with the help of Solemen staff. All the guests were treated to a gourmet lunch, while the afternoon included cake and egg decorating, a fun way for the kids to interact. The day was also a day for their parents, as they were able to meet and connect with other parents with kids facing challenges similar to their own. Another attendee was two-time World Bodybuilding Champion and expert nutritionist Komang Arnawa. The hotel staff were outstanding, displaying compassion and genuine interest in the children, while assisting Solemen’s dedicated team to make the day an overwhelming success and one the kids would surely remember. The Fun Day location resulted in great exposure for Solemen, with hotel guests stopping to interact and some making donations. Specially made white T-shirts sponsored by Dash Hotel, Sky Garden and Pod Chocolate, as well as attractive gift bags, were distributed to the kids and adults, so that they did not go home empty handed.

Celebration

Fun-filled Easter

“Fun and eggciting Easter festivities at Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS STANNY ANGGA AND COURTESY OF LE MERIDIEN

hat better way to celebrate Easter Sunday than spending precious time with family while doing joyful activities and enjoying a tantalizing brunch buffet. For last week’s special Easter holiday, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran provided for the needs of family travelers celebrating Easter with a wide array of fun activities, such as egg painting, decorating cookies and an egg hunt, making it a holiday experience to remember. Children spent their Sunday morning painting eggs at J Kids Club, running in the quail egg and spoon race and taking part in competitions for egg eating and hula hoop dancing held in the uniquely designed 1,300 square meter saltwater lagoon pool area. Following the games and surprises, families enjoyed an opulent Easter brunch buffet at Bamboo Chic, the signature restaurant featuring Pan-Asian flavors fused with authentic Balinese tastes and made with freshest ingredients sourced from the mountainous region of Bedugul. Adorned with bunny-shaped crafts, the restaurant served an extensive selection of culinary delights for a family feast, including Papua crab, wakame mousse and wasabi mayo

salad, and smoked salmon cream with butter toast. Twenty-four hour brined roasted chicken, a pasta station, garlic croutons and delectable handcrafted Easter confections were also available to make the celebration even more scrumptious. Mouthwatering desserts ranged from Easterthemed cupcakes to fruit tartlets, chocolate cheesecake and carrot cake. With plenty of recreational activities and an extensive dining selection, the Easter celebration was surely an “eggstremely” good time for the whole family. Whether stargazing or culture seeking, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran accommodates the needs of family travelers both inside the hotel and out and about discovering local destinations. Located on the southwest coast of Bali, the hotel is set by the pristine white sands of Jimbaran Bay, a secluded, tranquil locale that once housed a small fishing village. At night, the famed Jimbaran Bay transforms itself as beachside cafes cook up fresh seafood. A short drive from the airport, the hotel is situated near many of the island’s natural and cultural attractions, including the majestic Pura Uluwatu, one of Bali’s most sacred temples.

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Sojourn

Safeguarding

ancestral land Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

i Kadek Andariasih is getting tired of people coming to her house asking her to sell her land. In the last few years, numerous people have become interested in buying or renting hilly plots of land overlooking the Lombok Strait. Andariasih inherited the land from her husband’s extended family in Ngis village, in east Bali’s Karangasem regency. The family has owned the property for generations and grew palm, teak and other trees, making it green, shady and beautiful. Nowadays, people keep trying to persuade Andariasih to sell and make way for various tourism-related projects, such as villa and hotel developments.

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“One day, a man offered me a profit-sharing project. He told me that I would only get some money after two years of operation. I thought that wasn’t a fair way to do business,” recalled Andariasih. Other investors are eager to cut into the mountainous land to make it flat so building is easier. Andariasih’s dream is to keep the family property and provide employment for people in the neighborhood. Despite just being a high-school graduate, she dreams a big dream. Alongside the other village residents, she can grow pineapples, pandan plants, palm trees, cashew trees and other crops, and is able to make handicrafts from the pandan leaves

and fresh coconut oil from the palms. The pineapples, however, were not so useful; the plants had to be abandoned because so many wild monkeys came to the village to steal the fruit. Andariasih and her family are standing firm in the face of investors looking to change the beautiful landscape of her village, her property in particular, which is situated 300 meters from the main Karangasem road. At a time when money often rules the island, Andariasih and the people of Bali must safeguard their own land so that Bali does not lose its charm and precious assets.

Soul

‘Dewa Masraman’

“A ritual to celebrate the gathering of the Gods” WORDS AND PHOTOS AGUNG PARAMESWARA

undreds of people observed the peak of the Dewa Masraman ritual when six jempana (palanquins) that symbolize the deities were gathered in Panti Timrah temple in Paksabali village in Klungkung. Dozens of young devotees carrying the palanquins danced and ran, encircling the temple yard until they suddenly began showing signs of falling into a state of trance. They ran with increasingly uncontrollable movements, as if the palanquins directed them. Some devotees attempted to prevent the palanquins from colliding with spectators, who had flocked to the temple. When the six palanquins rammed into each other, the situation became increasingly uncontrollable; the youngsters screamed and pushed each other.

When the sun went down, the situation turned into chaos once more as the six palanquins were carried into the main area of the temple one by one. A number of female devotees sang, creating a mystical ambience. Some that had fallen into trance looked tired. They screamed, jumped and cried, not wanting the palanquins to be brought inside the temple. The narrow entrance into the temple made it even more difficult to enter. There were five devotees guarding the entrance and, holding onto each other, they tried to bring the palanquins inside, which took around 30 minutes, ending the passionate ritual. Dewa Masraman is held once every six months and coincides with Kuningan. The tradition is believed to have been performed for the first time in the year 1500.

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Cover Story

BaliSpirit Festival “A global celebration of love, harmony and oneness” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALISPIRIT FESTIVAL

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he BaliSpirit Festival is making a return, from March 29 to April 3, for its ninth celebration in Ubud. This gathering of internationally renowned yogis, musicians and dancers attracts many who are seeking an inspiring cultural and spiritual experience. Drawing a global audience of 7,000 from over 50 countries, the tranquil town of Ubud will be transformed into an international cornucopia of world music and yogic fun. Spirituality is at the heart of the festival, which is why it offers rejuvenation and inspiration to all participants, providing over 230 daily classes in yoga, meditation, healing, dance and music, along with seminars and workshops focusing on healing, health, spirituality and personal development. It also brings together dozens of top international performers and world-class musicians, attracting a truly global audience to the annual event. “The BaliSpirit Festival attracts a globally diverse blend of headlining and emerging artists performing high-vibration music on a gorgeous outdoor tropical temple stage. This is sacred celebration at its best!” commented Rob Weber, this year’s festival music director. This year, the festival seeks to awaken and nourish the potential inside every individual, leading to positive change in our homes, our communities and around the world. The devotional Bhakti Nights and the vibrant One World One Stage night concerts provide a vast diversity of performers across two stages,

featuring over 100 extraordinary international performers committed to delivering inspiring messages through their music. Bhakti Nights kicked off on Wednesday, with an evening of sacred chant and ecstatic dance led by Suzanne Sterling and DJ Taz Rashid. Bhakti Nights takes place on the intimate Watergarden Stage of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA). This will be followed by Thursday night’s Heart Opening Ecstatic Journey featuring luminescent folk with Elijah Ray, Eve-Marie-Roy, Lindsey Wise, Sacred Sonics and DJ Raio and a Sacred Cacao Ceremony led by Malaika. After a day full of relaxing activities, festivalgoers can enjoy a series of nighttime concerts. Over the weekend, from April 1 to 3, the One World, One Stage music concerts will take over ARMA’s outdoor stage. These concerts bring together music and traditions from every corner of the planet, staying true to the festival’s message of peace, love and positivity, combining genres such as world, folk and electronica, with traditional and modern dance and physical theater on two stages. The sophisticated lineup includes awardwinning performers such as Poland’s Kayah and Transoriental Orchestra, HANDS Percussion from Malaysia, the ceremonial Lulacruza from South America, Dafra Kura Band featuring Olivier Tarpaga and Boubacar Djiga from Birkina Faso, West Africa, Siddi Dhamal from Gujarat, India as well as Bali’s own Balawan — Batuan Ethnic Fusion.

For the dancing crowd, the headliners are singer-songwriter Samuel J from the UK, as well as the US band Nahko and Medicine for the People, making a triumphant return to Bali from their world tour. The Australian Opiuo Band, with DJ Opiuo at the helm, has put together an exciting live act including slamming percussion, live vocals and horns to close out Saturday night. This unique series of concerts knits together the distinctive traditional and contemporary music of Bali and greater Indonesia with visiting artists from every world genre and every part of the globe. In addition to these public performances, the festival will launch its first ever World Spirit Conference, a fringe conference for Balinese students and musicians. Along with the myriad workshops offered, the daytime events feature the organic, healthy Dharma Fair for those who want to indulge in a little conscious shopping. This is a daytime community market with local vendors selling organic foods, locally made handicrafts, jewelry and other products. Also featured in the Dharma Fair are the Healing Huts — a healing village, a Kids Zone and a community music stage that showcases Indonesian and global musicians throughout the day, creating a dynamic and captivating festival vibe. This year, the festival also moves to a new daytime program location in Bhanuswari

Resort and Spa. Hidden away in the southern foothills of Bali, just a short 10-minute drive from Ubud city center, Bhanuswari Resort and Spa gives new meaning to the word tranquility. The breathtaking beauty of terraced rice fields, towering coconut trees, natural spring-fed streams and luscious flowering gardens envelop this perfectly secluded sanctuary of peace. Over the past six years, the BaliSpirit Festival has worked alongside partner organizations in Bali, as well as international yoga teachers and musicians, to raise more than US$65,000 for the festival’s annual Karma (giving back) outreach initiatives. Funds have contributed to children’s programs, multicultural education and performances, health clinics, HIV and AIDS awareness and environmental protection. The BaliSpirit Festival currently operates two outreach programs annually: the HIV and AIDS education program Ayo! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS and the reforestation initiative, Bali ReGreen. Founded as a premier international and holistic wellness and world music destination, the event contributes positively to the ecological health, cultural vibrancy and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The BaliSpirit Festival is indeed a celebration — of the richness of culture, the sanctity of the environment and harmony between people of all nations. It encourages positivity and life-affirming fun through a sharing of knowledge. March 31, 2016

Art

KoBaGi

“Contemporary expression of Balinese arts” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

alinese arts have always been adaptive, easily adjusting to the dynamics of social and cultural change and becoming further enriched at the same time. One of the most interesting recent innovations is Cak Body from KoBaGi (Komunitas Badan Gila or Crazy Body Community). KoBaGi started in the Sekaa Genjek traditional art group, which was established in Telepud Pujung Kaja in Sebatu village, Gianyar, in 2008. The idea to establish the community came from the mind of French artist and musician Grégoire Gensse, popularly known as Made Bagus, and the performing arts community Bali Cek Gen. KoBaGi comprises 16 dancers who use their bodies to create harmonious sounds while dancing. Each dancer possesses different dance skills and talents and is able to use parts of their body to produce distinct, rhythmic and unique beats. During recent performances, the dancers have used their legs, hands, throats,

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mouths and stomachs alongside additional musical instruments such as the kele (a traditional bamboo glass used to drink tuak, or local liquor) and bamboo flutes to create engaging and harmonious performances. The acculturation of Balinese and Western styles of music and performing arts brought about by Made Bagus and the local kecak artists has resulted in extraordinary percussive and performing arts. One of their creations was Toya Ning, performed recently at a wedding party in Gianyar. According to Cok Nala, one of the group’s members from Klungkung, the performance featured dances to mimic drunken people and the artists used the kele to drink tuak. “The performance portrays the village people’s habit of drinking tuak during celebrations.” As the world gets seemingly smaller, collaborations between foreign and local artists, like those in Bali, have added greatly to the artistic repertoire.

Art

‘Maya Rupa’ “An exhibition of original art by I Wayan Santrayana”

Words and photos Chris O’Connor

asily accessed from Jl. Danau Tamblingan and set in the grounds of the Griya Santrian hotel in Sanur sits the airy wantilan-styled Santrian Gallery, an artspace that is currently home to the Maya Rupa exhibition created by acclaimed local artist, I Wayan Santrayana. Featuring 14 dramatic pieces, the exhibition runs until April 29 and entry is free. The artist has long been intrigued by the Balinese concept of the buana agung (the macrocosm) and the buana alit (the microcosm) and the acknowledgment and belief that the universe is as one. Through this exhibition of abstract art, he explores that concept and specifically how it impacts upon the minds of men. Santrayana’s history of abstract work has often symbolized the struggle to achieve unity or balance and Maya Rupa is no different in that

sense. Often gentle and harmonious, but occasionally in conflict, it can be seen to typify the battle man faces of good versus evil, a concept that is central to Balinese traditional belief. Through the striking imagery, Santrayana attempts to explore how the human mind works and indeed, armed with that information, one can see his well-crafted concept develop. It is a confused yet balanced expression of the mind and how our behaviors are constructed. Some of his other work has clearly been influenced by the sacred Balinese shadow puppets, the wayang kulit, others, like Maya Rupa, only give the viewer a hint at what is lurking in the fractured yet captivating art — is it animal? Is it human? Or is it just portentous swirls in the porridge of life? But look closely and the hidden Balinese images buried within are a joy to discover. Santrayana is one of a generation of Balinese

artists who strongly believe in the higher order of things and by seeking what he considers to be the ultimate truth and putting his vision down on canvas, he hopes to help retain Bali’s unique culture and ideologies. The Griya Santrian has a long association

with the creative and performing arts and hosts regular events and exhibitions featuring both unknown and critically acclaimed artists and performers; information on these can be found on its website www.santrian.com/griya.

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Sojourn

Rubaya “Tulamben’s traditional market”

Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

or Balinese people, the market is the epicenter of their daily lives. It is not just a vibrant place for buyers and sellers, but also a gathering site for the locals to exchange news ranging from family issues to the latest village gossip. Thanks to the rapid growth of development programs, traditional markets around Bali have been transformed into modern multistory buildings full of kiosks and facilities. These changes to the markets’ physical structures have reduced social interactions between traders and customers, decimating the social and cultural function of the traditional market and shifting it to just a place to bargain and exchange cash. Further, many of the buildings for these new traditional markets have been poorly built with little regard for safety, thus poor architectural design and planning, along with low-quality

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construction, have led to disasters. Over the last three months, fierce fires have razed three large, modernized traditional markets in Legian, Denpasar and Ubud. For the market sellers in Rubaya, a traditional market in Tulamben fishing village at the foot of Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred mountain, it is an anxious time. The local administration is planning to replace the old market with modern buildings. An advertisement to submit bidding proposals is already on the Karangasem administration’s website. Vendors at the market still prefer the traditional, old-style market, which is situated at the center of the village community hall in Tulamben village. With breathtaking views of Mt. Agung and beautiful surroundings, the market has become an interesting destination for visitors, as well as traders.

Rubaya is a great place to visit. Starting early in the morning, around 4 a.m., the local women start selling a large variety of staple goods, from rice, spices, salt, fruit and vegetables, to meat and live poultry. The vendors do not own any kiosks; they just spread their goods on sheets of plastic on the floor, or on long wooden tables. Some vendors offer seasonal tropical fruits, such as mangoes, mangosteen, snakefruit, bananas and papayas, others sell delicious traditional cakes and snacks, known as jaje Bali.

An elderly grandmother sells special Balinese herbs and boreh (herb and spice mixes) used to treat newborns. “You can only find this [boreh] here,” she said, smiling. Rubaya market will change and the locals will soon miss the old-style market with its thriving business and social center. Regardless of their preference, modern times with a modern building will arrive, making this hectic, friendly market just a sweet memory.

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Bali Spirit Festival

March 29 – April 3 From 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Yoga, dance, healing and world music. Arma Museum of Art, Pengosekan, Ubud : (0361) 970992 http://www.balispiritfestival.com/

Events 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 Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 – 11 a.m. Come and join workshops and the fun of sharing farm duties. Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com Limbo Hip Every Thursday Starts 8:30 p.m. Lacalita Jl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Live Music Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Salsa Dance Every Sunday Made’s Warung Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 755297 Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Wednesday and Friday Starts 7:30 p.m. Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200 Sunday Jazz Night Apr. 3 Starts 8 p.m. Jazzing up with Leonardo and his Impeccable Six. Casa Luna Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud : (0361) 977409 Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality. Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

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March 26 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

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

Tugu Jazz Night Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m. Hotel Tugu Bali Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu : (0361) 4731701

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m. ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

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 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 RESTAURANT

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Tour & Travel Agent

Seven healthy restaurants in Ubud to visit this long weekend. Sari Organik Open daily, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud : (0361) 7801839 The Seeds of Life Open daily, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Jl. Goutama, Ubud : (0361) 970650 The Elephant Open daily, 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud : (0361) 9296091 Alchemy Open daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Jl. Penestanan Kelod, Ubud The Garden Café at Yoga Barn Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud Open daily, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. : (0361) 971236 Down To Earth Open daily, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Jl. Goutama Selatan, Ubud : (0361) 976546 Clear Café Open daily, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 8894437

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

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

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

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

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

Where TO GO 1

All You Can Eat at The Deli Restaurant

Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa

Every day Starts 6 p.m. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

Special offer for all bookings made in June. : (0361) 774504 E-mail: resort@tulamben.com www.tulamben.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

BANGLI

Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

DENPASAR

Canggu 3 Seminyak Legian Kuta

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Nusa Dua

4 Finn’s Beach Club Canggu Club

Jl. Canggu Club, Canggu : (0361) 848 3939 E-mail: info@cangguclub.com www.cangguclub.com

Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan : (0361) 8482111 E-mail: ﬁnns@semararesorts.com www.ﬁnnsbeachclub.com

bodiku Fitness Event

Registration & Technical Meeting April 9, from 1 – 3 p.m. Contest April 10, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Trans Resort Bali Jl. Sunset Road, Kerobokan

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