Bali Buzz #45

Vol. 1/july 2-july 8, 2015

Caring coral for

‘Megibung’

‘Janger Bengkala’

‘Sate Susu’

from THE editor

A fragile beauty The beauty of the island’s underwater life has drawn an increasing number of visitors in the last decade. In turn, this has created a thriving diving industry that provides revenue and job opportunities in regions such as the Nusa Penida islets, Amed and Menjangan, previously plagued by poverty.

This should not lure us into ignoring the fact that the underwater ecosystem is a fragile one. A slight change in the temperature is more than enough to wreak havoc on coral reefs. The ecological disaster in 1996, in which an outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish, man-made pollution and destructive fishing practices combined to decimate coral reef colonies around Menjangan island, was an expensive lesson that should always be on our minds every time we consider new marine-related projects.

This edition’s cover story shines a light on efforts carried out by many groups on the island to not only protect this fragile beauty but also to educate the public on the importance of doing so.

----The Editor

Cover Photo: Wira Wijoga

06 ‘Megibung’

Contents

04

05

‘Janger Bengkala’

Hard Rock Café’s new icon

07 Nusa Penida 08 Caring for coral 10 Counter culture 11 ‘Sate Susu’ 12 Lontar exhibition 16 BO$$ MAN

PT BINA MEDIA TENGGARA i Editorial and General Department Jl. Tukad Musi VI/17 Kav.1 Renon Denpasar Bali

(0361) 265 436, 265 437

Fax (0361) 223 698

Jpbali@indosat.net.id, advertisingbali@thejakartapost.com, promotionbali@thejakartapost.com

Board of Directors Jusuf Wanandi, Cherly P. Santoso, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Riyadi Suparno I Editor in Chief/Guarantor Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Editor I Wayan Juniarta I Contributing Editor Rita A. Widiadana I Editorial Staff Desy Nurhayati, Bram Setiawan, Anton Muhajir, Alit Kertaraharja, Ni Komang Erviani, Luh De Suriyani, Wasti Atmodjo I Photographers Agung Parameswara, Lukman SB, Zul Trio Anggono, Anggara Mahendra Graphic Designer Budhi Hartono, Sunaryo, Mohamad Soleh General Manager Wiradiatma Wijoga I Advertising Kadek Ita Noviyanti, Ngurah Agung I Circulation Slamet Sunarno I Promotions Mirah Adi

2

July 2, 2015

Images

controllers

“The ‘hottest’ job in a cremation ceremony” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

The flames rose quickly and immediately engulfed the petulangan, wooden sarcophagi in the shape of various mythological beasts, from the black bull of Lord Siwa to the giant fish with an elephant head of Lord Indra.

Inside the petulangan were the remains of the deceased to be cremated in the ngaben ceremony.

There were 80 petulangan in the mass cremation ceremony recently held in Bona village, Gianyar, all torched at the same time, creating a heat field that sent most of the family members and villagers scurrying to the edge of the cemetery.

Braving the heat were dozens of young men tasked by the customary village with

an important duty: ensuring a perfect flame that would cause the deceased’s remains to disintegrate into tiny, unidentifiable fragments of bone.

Equipped only with simple tools: long bamboo poles and buckets of water, they endured the suffocating smoke and heat to prevent the flames from getting too big, which would see the fire consume the sarcophagus completely but leave the skulls intact, or too weak, which would unnecessarily prolong the duration of the ritual.

“It is a physically taxing task but we do it with sincere commitment since it is a communal duty,” Made, one of the fire controllers, said.

July 2, 2015

3

Art

I

t was a hot afternoon when hundreds of people flocked to the Wantilan hall at the Arts Center in Denpasar last Wednesday for the rare opportunity to see a janger dance staged by artists from Bengkala village in the Buleleng regency of north Bali, where many of the residents are deaf and mute.

As part of the 37th Bali Arts Festival currently ongoing in Denpasar, one male dancer took to the stage and started to play the kendang, a traditional Balinese percussion instrument, while swaying with his hands and body to create sophisticated dance movements.

Continuing to perform alone for several minutes, he then made a sign language call for other dancers to join him on stage.

Nine more male dancers performed an energetic dance, then formed a seated circle and continued swaying to accompany two female dancers performing beautiful, elegant movements.

The performance was special as all the

‘Janger Bengkala’ “An art from a silent world”

Words and photos Agung Parameswara

dancers were deaf and mute, locally known as kolok.

Around 2.2 percent of the village’s 2,185 residents are deaf and the village, which has existed for more than 700 years, is a place of interest for international research by scholars from Indonesia, the US and other countries.

In 1998, the University of Michigan in the US, Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta and Udayana University in Bali conducted joint research to try and uncover the reason for the Bengkala villagers’ deafness, finding that some them suffered from a congenital, sensorineural and non-syndromic deafness rarely found in anywhere in the world.

The residents developed a sign language unique to the village, called Kata Kolok, that has been used for more than five generations to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing villagers.

The Netherlands-based Max Plank Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI) and the International Institute for Sign Language and Deaf Studies at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK have archived Kata Kolok

4

July 2, 2015

video data. Their studies on this have revealed that Kata Kolok is different from all other known signed and oral languages.

The deaf people in the village also express themselves through cultural means such as dance, including janger, and martial arts.

Established by Wayan Nedeng in the early 1970s, the Janger Kolok dance was developed for the village’s deaf people to express their feelings and artistic talent. Unlike ordinary janger dances, Janger Kolok uses both sign and body language in the performance.

At the Arts Festival, the Janger Kolok performance mesmerized the audience and showcased the extraordinary talent of the dancers, proving that beauty in the arts goes beyond physical boundaries and limitations.

Sight

Hard Rock Café’s

new icon

“A replica of Balawan’s guitar becomes the new giant guitar of Hard Rock Café Bali” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARD ROCK CAFE

F

or the first time, Hard Rock Café Bali has taken a guitar belonging to a local musician for its new icon.

The replica of I Wayan Balawan’s double-neck guitar has officially become the new giant guitar of Hard Rock Café, displayed in front of the iconic venue, across from the famed Kuta Beach.

Since June 14, the guitar, with a height of almost four meters, has been standing proudly at the entrance, replacing the previous one that had been there since 2011.

The guitar is a favorite spot for tourists visiting the area to take photographs.

“With this special guitar, I represent Bali and travel the world” is the message written under the giant guitar, along with the Balinese musician’s signature.

“This is the first time for Hard Rock Café Bali to make a replica of a local musician’s guitar for our giant guitar,” general manager Rudy Tjung commented, hailing the double-neck guitar as a very special one.

The new giant guitar also marked the café’s 22nd anniversary this year, Rudy added.

Hard Rock Café is also displaying Balawan’s

original guitar alongside other memorabilia from the world’s musicians. Bearing Balawan’s signature, the guitar, created by Rick Hanes, will also be taken to Hard Rock Cafés in dozens of countries around the world for display.

According to the Balawan, the guitar bears Balinese characteristics with its double-neck curve that resembles the entrance to local temples. The body of the guitar also displays the check motive typically used in Balinese clothes.

Balawan, a native of Gianyar, was the first guitarist in Asia to develop the eight-finger technique on a double-neck guitar.

Dedicated to consistently preserving Balinese culture, he always combines his music with the sounds of traditional Balinese gamelan. He also initiated the Bali Guitar Club and Yayasan BUMI (Balawan Untuk Musik Indonesia) foundation.

Balawan endorses Rick Hanes, a national guitar brand based in Sidoarjo, East Java, created by Tommy Kaihatu. With international acknowledgement, the brand has made a significant contribution in creating guitars for a number of Indonesian musicians.

July 2, 2015

5

Soul

‘Megibung’ “Joint breaking of the fast in Kepaon village”

T

he sound of a man reciting the Koran rang out from Al Muhajirin Mosque in Kepaon village, South Denpasar, one of the largest Muslim enclaves in Bali. Dozens of villagers made their way to the mosque to listen to the recital while waiting for adzan, the call for prayer that marks the breaking of the fast at around 6 p.m.

This is a daily scene during the Ramadhan fasting month, which started on June 18 this year. However, last weekend, on the 10th day of Ramadhan, which fell on June 27, the scene was quite different.

“We celebrate the khatam [complete recitation of the Koran] on the 10th day of Ramadhan with the centuries-old tradition of megibung – a communal meal,” said Padani, an influential figure in Kepaon village.

Padani explained that the villagers in Kepaon were mostly Muslim and still maintained traditions related to Islamic teachings that had been blended with Javanese traditions.

When Ramadhan comes, the Kepaon residents recite three juz (parts of the Koran) every night after the evening prayer. The Koran consists of 114 chapters grouped into 30 juz.

This means that on the 10th day of Ramadhan, they will have finished reciting the Koran.

“Megibung is a tradition that strengthens

6

July 2, 2015

community bonds in the village. It is an expression of gratitude that we have been given the chance to welcome the holy month and to fast,” said Padani, who is also an accomplished poet and writer.

After gathering in the mosque and listening to the call to prayer, the fast was broken with an assortment of traditional sweets, snacks and hot beverages, before the Maghrib prayer.

“The women in the village have prepared all the food for the megibung. It is a form of solidarity among residents. Every family wants to take part in the preparations,” he said.

The food comprised bubur Bali (Balinese rice porridge), soto ayam (chicken soup), kedonteng (stewed spicy beef) and jukut meurab (steamed vegetables with spicy grated coconut dressing).

The food was placed on trays, with each one consisting of enough food for four to five people. “Eating together from the same tray symbolizes togetherness and equality. Both the rich and the poor can sit and eat from the same tray,” he said.

Megibung also takes place during other ceremonies, such as weddings, and Islamic religious events such as the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

The tradition, Padani said, could possibly be derived from the name of the village - Kepaon, derived from kebon, which means garden.

“In the past, the village was apparently full of pineapple plants.”

Another version claims the village’s name stems from the Arabic word kafa’un, which means abundance. Meanwhile, in Balinese paon means kitchen.

Words and photos Bram Setiawan

“The megibung tradition may have started with the village’s name, but what is most important is that the tradition unites everyone in the village and contributes a sense of giving and sharing, which is a universal value of Islam and other religions.”

Sight

A

lmost every day, dozens of speedboats are lined up along Mertasari Beach in Sanur waiting for tourists to take the trip to the Nusa Penida islets in Klungkung regency.

Nusa Penida’s waters are on one of the migration routes for manta rays and sunfish, which attract professional and amateur divers and ordinary tourists keen to witness the beauty of these marine creatures. There are three sites locally where manta rays and sunfish are often spotted in groups.

Large numbers of domestic and foreign tourists enthusiastically make the short 30-minute trip to Nusa Penida accompanied by tour guides or professional divers.

Amid the crowd, a number of researchers from Conservation International (CI) Indonesia were conducting manta tagging to monitor the presence of these marine creatures in the area during their migration period, usually between June and August.

The project aims to study the form and type of migratory pattern, as well as to estimate the manta ray and sunfish population and to conserve these protected species.

By tagging several manta rays, the research

Nusa Penida

“The best spot for manta rays”

Words Luh De Suriyani photos Luh De Suriyani and courtesy of CI

team is able to monitor the movements of the animals and learn more about their behavior, reproductive habits and adaptation skills.

Abraham Basani Sianipar, a CI researcher, took underwater photographs and installed tag scanning equipment.

“Every fish has its own specific identity, like our fingerprints,” Sianipar said. The tags can remain on the fish for at least six months.

“But now we have a newer type of tag called SPLASH10, developed by Wildlife Computer.

This stays on longer, for around 12 months,” the researcher said.

The oceanic manta rays migrating through Indonesian waters are one of the largest types of rays in the world and can grow to a width of 7-9 meters. They are often spotted in Raja Ampat waters in Papua, Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa.

Most oceanic manta rays live in deep water but make regular visits to cleaning stations at coastal reefs.

Meanwhile, the smaller reef manta rays were often seen in shallow coastal habitats, like

those found in Nusa Penida, Sianipar said.

The tagging, also conducted in September 2014 on seven manta rays, is a joint project between CI Indonesia, Denpasar Coastal and Marine Management Agency and the Manta Trust.

Currently, manta rays have a high economic value in the international fishery trade, which has led to a rapid decline in their population, especially in places like Indonesia and the Philippines where huge numbers are captured.

Global decline of the species is estimated at 30 percent.

Climate change and fast-growing diving and underwater tourism are also blamed for the depletion in numbers.

“You should never touch a manta ray, molamola, or sunfish when you dive or snorkel,” Sianipar warned.

Conservation and tourism often do not often get along well. Educating tourists and marine tourism practitioners is important to protect these animals from irresponsible exploitation.

July 2, 2015

7

Soul

Counter culture

Words Bram Setiawan Photos Anggara Mahendra

T

he night was cold, but inside Rumah Sanur, the up-and-coming creative hub on Jl. Danau Poso, the ambience was warm, the coffee hot and the conversation was passionate during the launch of Forum MBB’s website (forummbb.org) The abbreviation stands for “muda, berbuat, bertanggung jawab”, literally young, active and responsible. The initiator of the forum was music literati Rudolf Dethu, an outspoken activist known for his confrontational stance against social injustice and religious fundamentalism.

He envisioned the website as a medium through which alternative narratives on Indonesia as a tolerant nation, respecting cultural and religious diversity, could be featured prominently alongside inspiring stories of the nation’s talented youngsters.

“We need to remind the public of the ideals of our nation, as shared by our founding fathers. This is specifically important now as we witness the growing influence of religious fundamentalism across the archipelago,” he said.

Dethu acted as a moderator during the discussion, themed “Young and Free (to be) Javanese, Arab and Indonesian”. Balinese culturalist Sugi Lanus, singer Ayu Laksmi, Navicula’s front man Robi Supriyanto and Indonesia’s pop star sensation Glenn Fredly took turns in convincing some 300 attending youths on the importance of keeping Indonesia a pluralistic and democratic country.

“What we are trying to do is preserve the rich and diverse cultural legacy of our nation. We are strong because we are colorful and we must oppose any effort

10

July 2, 2015

“Young activists and musicians unite against the rising tide of fundamentalism”

to turn this nation into a monolithic society that oppresses minorities,” Robi said.

Dethu pointed out the existing regulation prohibiting convenience stores and warung (street-side stalls) from selling beer and the ongoing efforts by the country’s legislative council to pass a law banning alcoholic beverages as a clear example of how certain groups were trying to impose their own morality upon the whole nation.

“These are policies that do not take into consideration the roles alcoholic beverages play in different cultures and ethnic groups in Indonesia,” Dethu said.

“In Bali, drinking arak [rice wine] is part of the culture; in Kalimantan tribal leaders greet guests by offering them a local alcoholic drink.

When people get drunk and do stupid things, you should blame the people and not the drink,” Robi added.

The night was topped with acoustic performances by Glenn Fredly, Navicula, Nosstress and Nymphea. It was a lively show that saw the audience singing together, mostly with a bottle of cold beer in their hands.

Savor

‘Sate Susu’ “Cow’s udder satay, a delicacy from Kampung Jawa”

Words and photos Bram Setiawan

T

he smell of herbs and spices filled a modest kitchen in Wanasari hamlet in North Denpasar, more popularly known as Kampung Java, a village inhabited by the descendents of Javanese migrants to Bali.

As the sun rose, Rusnah started preparing dishes to sell at the village’s food stalls later in the afternoon. During the Ramadhan fasting month, Rusnah is a lot busier than in other months.

After her dawn breakfast, or sahur, Rusnah gathered the ingredients to make sate susu - a popular delicacy made of cow’s udder.

“I was just a housewife before I started producing sate susu six years ago,” said Rusnah, while pounding the herbs and spices needed to marinate the slices of cow’s udder.

As weird as it sounds, the popular sate susu has a soft, chewy texture with a milky taste, almost like cheese.

Sate susu is one of hundreds of satay variants in Indonesia, home to the richest variations of satay in the world. Indeed, satay is considered a national dish and can be found in almost every region of the archipelago, from street-side food stalls to fine dining establishments.

Sate susu is a hot seller in Kampung Jawa during Ramadhan, competing with dozens of dishes, snacks and beverages ideal for Muslims to break their fast in the late afternoon.

“When I first made sate susu, I only had Rp 500,000 [US$37.50] in capital to buy the equipment and ingredients for sate susu and other dishes, such as tipat cantok [steamed rice wrapped in young coconut leaves and served with peanut sauce and vegetables],” recalled Rusnah.

During the fasting month, Rusnah also sells satay sumsum made from bone marrow, satay usus from cow’s intestines and satay lilit made with minced beef, chicken or fish mixed with

grated coconut and spices.

“But the top seller is still sate susu, which I sell for Rp 2,000 per stick,” said the 47-year old.

Rusnah explained that it took much longer to prepare sate susu than chicken or fish satay.

“First, we have to cut up the cow’s udders carefully and wash them thoroughly,” she said.

The udder is then placed in boiling water in a huge pan. “The cooking time depends on the age of the udder. Those from older cows are tougher and can take more than three hours to cook. Udders from younger cows still have a delicate texture and we have to pay very close attention not to destroy the udder while boiling it.”

The cooked udder is diced and marinated in bumbu megenep – a traditional mix of spices

popular in Balinese cooking that includes chili, ginger, cumin and garlic. The marinated udder is skewered and grilled over hot charcoal.

“I usually serve bumbu serapah with the satay, it’s a mixture of rice flour with thick coconut milk and spices,” she said.

Rusnah noted that sate susu could be served with peanut sauce or spicy soy sauce. “Every seller has their own secret sauce recipe. But mine is the best, if you want to taste it,” she said laughing.

Sate susu has been a favorite dish in Kampung Jawa since the early 1970s. If you want to try some, visit the vibrant market in Kampung Jawa in North Denpasar late in the afternoon.

July 2, 2015

11

Sight

Lontar exhibition “Reintroducing Balinese script” Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

A

vast collection of lontar, ancient Balinese palm-leaf manuscripts, is beautifully displayed in the Sculpture Exhibition Hall in the west part of the Bali Arts Center in Denpasar, where the current 37th Bali Arts Festival is taking place. However, only a few people have visited the exhibition due to the limited promotional efforts.

Entitled “Lontar Usada”, the exhibition is aimed at re-introducing one of Bali’s precious intangible heritages. The lontar manuscripts contain information on important topics ranging from religious teaching, arts and architecture, to medicines and more profane topics.

The exhibition is displaying ancient lontar manuscripts alongside more popular ones, such as Lontar Usada Taru Permana, which contains information on traditional medicinal plants and how to use them.

To make the exhibition more appealing to younger

12

July 2, 2015

visitors, the curator has also displayed items such as T-shirts, hats and souvenirs emblazoned with sentences written in aksara Bali, or Balinese script.

Dendy Narendra, who produced the items, said that he wanted to attract young Balinese and teach them to love their literary heritage.

“We create many attractive things that suit youths and decorate them with Balinese paintings and scripts,” Narendra said.

For many young people in Bali, both lontar and aksara Bali are things of the past. Most Balinese learn the spoken language and rarely encounter the language in its written form.

“Many of us learned aksara Bali when we were in elementary or junior high school and then forgot what we had learned,” said one visitor.

Narendra and his brother Bemby are among the young Balinese who are very concerned about the continuation of the island’s precious literary legacy.

Bemby, Narendra’s older brother, has developed a computer application for aksara Bali called Bali Galang 2010, which makes use of a smart font transliterator and was created using different versions of Microsoft Windows.

This application allows people to write and read aksara Bali in Roman script.

“The program has still flaws here and there and needs to be developed using more advanced computer technology. But many teachers have already used the programs in their Balinese language classes,” said Dendy.

Aksara Bali is derived from old Javanese and Sanskrit. With some modification, the script is also used for the Sasak language on

the neighboring island of Lombok.

Efforts to preserve aksara Bali have been extensive by the Balinese government, as well as the private sector.

Together with the Internet Archive Foundation in San Francisco, the provincial government successfully digitized and uploaded 3,000 lontar manuscripts to the

Internet Archive Library, which is accessible online. Another effort to popularize the Balinese language was made by private organization Basabali.org, which teaches people to speak Balinese online.

The Lontar Usada exhibition will run until July 11.

clads

Advertise with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to advertisingbali@thejakartapost.com

SERVICES Accountant, tax consultant, QuickBooks expert. Call 0878 600 22239 anggra1@yahoo.com Aqua Fitness Courses and Aqua Bike Courses, Seminyak.

Call: 0818 054 19300 Baby sitter services. Contact me 0852 3810 0025 Blue Med Bioresonance theraphy in front of Pecatu Graha. Please contact 087860133047 for more information.

Grand Master, Babaji Maharaj, offers yoga, meditation, shakti healing through the chakras. Experience of a lifetime! Offering private lessons. Ubud area. Email info@omatrixcenter.com Here is VETERINARY 24/7 SERVICE. VETERINARIAN. Highly experienced and friendly, on call, 24/7 services. Call: 082144509796 Home made jewelry. Silver and gold. Good price with high quality product. Call 081 7477 9129

British photographer services available. Specialist in product & culinary photography. Fully equipped modern studio facilities. Call 08123 883532

Indonesian freelance cook. Text Elok 0813 902 36628

CV Yazna Villa Management. Professional service for all needs. Located at Jl. Majapahit No.76 Kuta. Office 0361 767 108. Mobile 0812 382 3731

Indonesian lessons for foreigners provided at your home / office, native teacher. Sms/call: Ms. Asima 0821 468 50175 / email gemilangcourse@gmail.co, www.balipages.biz.learn.speak.indonesian.

Do you need a consultant for your F&B outlet? Contact Fokus Hospitality for one-stop solution. 0361 274 0619 Driver, speaks English, freelance, honest. Good price.

Contact: 081 797 81005

Indonesian lessons, free trial class. Contact: 0878 616 37555, nika.wirawan@gmail.com Jonsen Pet House. Dog boarding and playground. 0361 2727 645 / 0812 6304 5125. jonsenpethouse.com

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

Saxophone or guitar lessons at any level. SMS 0813 398 07682 Doug.

Made to order: bags, wallets, jackets, leather. Pls call 0819 3621 9030

Private piano lessons for kids. Contact Steven, 0813 393 21615 / 089 651 434612

Soap-making class, 4 hours, Rp 1 mill. Call 0813 287 16169, kesambibali@gmail.com

Freelance pool cleaner and garden services. Please call 0878 6017 0659

Need a building contractor? Call 0881 460 2907 / 0812 360 9639

Private yoga lessons: in a studio, in a villa or in the comfort of your home. British teacher. All levels catered for.

0817 470 3070

Funding available for real estate projects or business expansion. Non-recourse, no pre sales, low interest rate 4%-7%. www.ajoyacapital.com

Painting courses, professional artist. Call 0361 837 2501

Relaxing Thai massage for women. Contact: 0822 3760 3026

Get your website on Google’s first page for more customers. Call/SMS 0811 380 151

Private courses in the Chinese language. Simple system.

Call: 0818 055 60595 / 0813 382 17788

Relaxing yoga, private classes. For more info, please call 0822 3760 302

English private tutor offers English/Math tuition for children 5-12yrs. 7 years experience as a classroom teacher in UK & Australia. Call 0817 470 3070 Freelance driver, speaks English, is honest and reliable.

Contact: 0819 9996 1750

Swimming, private courses. For more information please call 0818 054 19300 Web design, SEO, and video editing service. Portfolio : www.creativewebdesign.com Contact : 0819 9938 5206 Wood & composite decking specialist & carpenter. Email : woodworking.bali@yahoo.co.id 081999857305 www.BaliShoot.com. Affordable commercial advertising photography.

Island Buzz Alaya brings art and design to South Kuta

New general manager at HARRIS Hotel Seminyak

Alaya Hotels & Resorts has opened a second boutique hotel in Bali, adding art, design and gracious living to the island’s most colorful resort district, South Kuta.

Alaya Resort Kuta, offering 116 rooms and suites and Alaya’s own DaLa Spa, will be fully open in July, ahead of a grand opening set for September.

“Kuta, love it or not, is still Bali and we wanted a property styled for upmarket travelers, but also one that both fits and complements the neighborhood,” said Jimmy Gunawan, CEO of Alaya’s parent company, AIM Hospitality. “We’ve kept in sync with the district’s tropical vibe along with a touch of its bohemianism, adding fine design, surprising ceramic and metal art pieces and every comfort and amenity…”

The resort was landscaped by Made Wijaya, Bali’s unquestioned garden authority, who was born in Australia, jumped ship during a storm as a teenager, was adopted by a Brahman family and took a Balinese name.

“It was fun restyling the Alaya Kuta gardens and restaurant; to introduce some cultural reference to the modern design touches, all turning out quite striking and glamorous, which is, after all, the spirit of Bali.”

The hotel and is also equipped with a gym, a multi-purpose meeting room and library-lounge with free iPad use.

TAUZIA Hotel Management has announced Hengky Tambayong as general manager of HARRIS Hotel Seminyak Bali.

The hotel is the fifteenth HARRIS hotel, catering to both business and leisure markets while offering an array of facilities – such as 231 modern minimalist-style rooms, six meeting rooms with capacity of up to 200 people, five swimming pools (including a kids’ pool and flying pool), HARRIS Cafe, Juice Bar, HARRISSIMO Pizza, Dino Kid’s Club, H’Spa, Happy Feet Reflexology, Art Lounge, HARRIS Boutique and free buggy to the property’s beach facility.

“I’m extremely excited and honored to have the opportunity to lead HARRIS Hotel Seminyak, as well as to be part of TAUZIA Hotel Management, the leading hotel operator in Indonesia,” said Tambayong.

“Seminyak is one of the fastest growing holiday destinations in Bali with its close proximity to famous beach clubs, boutiques, high-end restaurants and cafes. I believe our hotel will appeal to all types of travelers, especially couples, young families and corporate guests.”

Being part of a cheerful and dynamic team of HARRIS Players, as the staff is commonly referred to, Tambayong is also happy to partake in the vibrant HARRIS Move to showcase the real HARRIS spirit to all guests.

July 2, 2015

13

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 Petani Restaurant Special Performances Every Friday – Balawan Starts 7:30 p.m.

Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200

W presents SPF Day Party 2015

July 26 From 1 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Signature fireworks and light show featuring Michel Cleis, Sebastien Leger and Scarlet Etienne.

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

Events Calendar of Events

4th of July BBQ and Fireworks July 4 From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Enjoy special rates for the BBQ and special dessert.

Finn’s Beach Club Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Br. Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan : (0361) 8482111 E-mail: finns@semararesorts.com Bali Kuta Beach Ocean Swim July 5 Join the 1.2, 5 and 10 km swim.

E-mail: info@balioceanswim.com www.balioceanswim.com BBQ and Beats Every Friday and Saturday From 4 – 7 p.m.

Cocoon Beach Club Jl. Pantai Double Six, Kuta

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 A Week of AW Kitchen Pasta House June 17 - 24 Chef Hidekazu Tanaka of Akira Back’s AW Kitchen Pasta House Jakarta stirs up delicious new items daily.

Friday June 19 Starts 7 p.m.

Wine dinner & Art Exhibition opening Vin+ Seminyak Jl. Kayu Jati No. 1, Seminyak : (0361) 4732377 www.vinplus.biz

Food & Drinks Denpasar

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

Kerobokan

Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.

Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

Exotiq Wine Dinner with Chef Djoko Sarwono July 3 Starts 7 p.m.

Chef Djoko will be stirring up wonderful Indonesian delights paired with distinguished wines from all over the world.

Vin+ Jl. Kayu Jati No. 1, Seminyak 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 Koh Launch Party July 4 Starts 11 p.m.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Kuta Ku De Ta: I’m an Angel July 11 Starts 2 p.m.

Welcoming the party season with the renowned day party and food stalls by Bali’s favorite restaurants.

Jl. Kayu Aya No. 9, Seminyak Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 - 11 a.m.

Come and join the fun of sharing farm duties, workshops, etc.

Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com

14

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

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

July 2, 2015

Kuta

Black Canyon Discovery Shopping Mall Jl. Kartika Plaza : (0361) 3700379

ART & CULTURE CORNER Denpasar

Ubud

Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

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

Jimbaran

Legong Dance Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera) Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud : (0361) 972124 or 970503

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

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

Tour & Travel Agent

Tuban

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

Activities Courses Dance Lessons Dance for life.

Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x : (0361) 7452045 Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn more about Balinese culture and music.

Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201 Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups — potter’s wheel throwing techniques to hand-crafted sculptures.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220 Sherrat Gallery/ BCAC Surrealism painting and art class with Bruce Sherrat Jl. Raya Andong Gg. Sawah, Ubud (between Gangga Sukta and BSA cargo) : (0361) 978617 www.baliartclasses.com

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan 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.

Shopping

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

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

Rafting

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

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

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

Where to go Bali Arts Festival

Until July 11 Explore the creative handicrafts exhibitions and enjoy stunning performances of traditional music and dance arts.

Bali Arts Centre Jl. Nusa Indah, Denpasar

Tjakra 7 Spa

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti no. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 pullmanbalilegiannirwana.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

Ubud

4 TABANAN

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG GIANYAR

Tanah Lot Kerobokan

1

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

DENPASAR

3

Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta

Sanur

2

Benoa Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

French Mediterranean dining in a heavenly setting, an uber-chic lounge serving scrumptious tapas and cocktails, complemented by top-notch entertainment.

Jl. Petitenget no.6, Kerobokan : (0361) 4737 888 E-mail: info@metisbali.com www.metisbali.com

3 Kamandalu Resort

Escape to the peace and tranquility of Kamandalu Ubud, 1 5-star boutique resort situated amid lush paddy fields in the green hills of Ubud.

Enjoy 20% off from the Best Available Rate (code: N515) Kamandalu Resort Jl. Andong, Br. Nagi, Ubud : (0361) 975825 reservation@kamandaluresort.com www.kamandaluresort.com

July 2, 2015

15

Savor

BO$$ MAN Words Chris O’Connor photos courtesy of BO$$ MAN

B

uilding on the reputation of its sibling, Sisterfields, for sensibly priced, quality food and healthy portions, this newly opened small blinged-up eatery offers a selection of gourmet burgers and fries cooked to order, to eat in or takeaway, and is open 17 hours a day, seven days a week.

While the menu is not huge, it offers something for everyone with beef, pork, chicken, lamb and vegetarian burgers all served in various states of disguise with catchy gangland-styled names.

For traditionalists, grab an Original Gangster; a monster 180 gram beef burger crammed with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickles,

“Gourmet burgers with an attitude”

topped off with mustard, thousand island dressing and horseradish aioli.

The second beef burger, the Al Capone, is a much messier affair. The same patty is loaded with bacon, grilled onions, smoked cheddar, Creole chutney, bone marrow emulsion and lashings of house-smoked BBQ sauce. All the sauces in this small eatery are made in-house, from the sambal and tomato ketchup, to the truffle aioli, tzatziki and bone marrow emulsion.

Both the beef burgers come in at Rp 100,000 (US$7.50); add BO$$ seasoned House Fries for Rp 25,000 or the delicious Polenta Fries served with confit garlic aioli for only Rp 35,000.

For pork lovers, there are two quite special choices - The Notorious P.I.G. and the Loaded Fries. The hugely popular Notorious P.I.G. is stuffed with 18-hour pork belly, Asian slaw with candied chili and sesame emulsion, while the Loaded Fries is a large basket of julienne fries covered with pulled pork, jalapeno and grilled queso blanco, topped off with chipotle mayo and fresh coriander. This is definitely one to share as a side order unless you are very hungry.

The delightfully named Kim ‘Chi’ Un burger with Korean fried chicken, house-made kimchi, sweet pickled cucumber and Gouchujang mayo, along with the Adonis, a 36-hour

16

July 2, 2015

lamb shoulder with grilled saganaki cheese complete the meat line up.

For vegetarians, The Ghandi is a feast. A soft seeded bun with a thick edamame, quinoa and sunflower seed patty with lashings of fresh beetroot and walnut salad dressed with Creole chutney and a cucumber and dill tzatziki goes perfectly with the thick-cut polenta fries BO$$ MAN, the self styled, blinged up, badass burger shack, can be found on Jl. Kayu Cendana in the very heart of Seminyak, just a few steps from Seminyak Square. It is directly next to its sibling, the extremely popular Sisterfields, and is easy to find - just follow the crowd.