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‘Dulang’

remastered rite of Passage

United Against HIV/AIdS

The Tranquil crystal bay

from THE EdiTor

Rainy days

The rainy season is here, finally. Its arrival is a tad late, inciting concern over what the impact of climate change would inflict on an island as tiny as bali, as well as giving locals and visitors much awaited relief from what must have been the hottest and most humid period in the island’s history. For the island’s farmers, this will be the season of resurrection, when the locals’ much honored agricultural system flaunts its effectiveness and aesthetic beauty. For visitors, it is a time to always keep an umbrella or a raincoat to hand. Sightseeing may be a bit more challenging with the sudden downpours, the inundated roads and the muddy terrain. Some leisure activities may have to be postponed or cancelled altogether. Yet, it also provides visitors a precious opportunity to watch the island come back to life, as verdant hills, lush woods and fresh grasslands emerge to declare their victory over the prolonged dry season. The weather is a bit gloomier but the air is much cooler and more refreshing, which are very good reasons to feel happier. Happy rainy season! --The editor

ConTEnTs

rite of Passage

Pura Peluang

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‘Kue Putu’ steamed green cake

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Rite of

Passage “To mArK A cHIld’S PASSA P ge InTo AdoleScence” WordS And PHoToS I Wayan JunIarta

enek kelih for boys and menek daha for girls are the rites of passage for balinese Hindus entering their adolescence. once a girl has had her first menstruation and a boy is displaying changes in his voice, their families prepare a special ritual to announce to their relatives and friends that their children have now become youths. The ritual comprises a melukat purification bath, during which cold water is poured upon the participant’s head and he/she is required to drink holy water 33 times, a prayer session in the kitchen as homage to lord brahma and a benediction rite led by a high priest. Upon the completion of the rite, the participants are ready to join the sekeha teruna teruni, the traditional youth wing of their respective hamlet.

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Sight

Pura Peluang

“STrAnge SHrIneS, SPooKY STorIeS And PrAY A erS” AY

WordS And PHoToS Bram SetIaWa W n Wa

ost Hindu temples and family shrines in bali are built using elaborate and refined architectural styles. every part of the temple’s structure will be designed meticulously with beautiful detail and decoration. but when you visit Pura Peluang temple in banjar Karang dawa on nusa Penida islet in Klungkung regency, you will find very different décor. Two of the temple’s pelinggih — divine seats for the deities to use at the times when they are believed to reside in the temple — are made of limestone constructed in the shape of cars, or more precisely a Volkswagen beetle lookalike and the image of a Suzuki Jimny jeep. both pelinggih have number plates -dK K 28703 for the jeep and Kd 013 for the Volkswagen. “The number plates were put in place by the locals after the temple had a major renovation,” one resident said. However, no one knows the origin of the car-shaped pelinggih. neither historical evidence nor old lontar palm leaf manuscripts are available to trace the temple’s background.

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Jero mangku I Wayan Suar, the temple’s priest, explained that local people believe the car-shaped pelinggih had existed in the temple since the 1900s. “At that time, people here in nusa Penida had never seen such vehicles,” the priest pointed out. beetles, etles, designed by Austrian Ferdinand Porsche, were produced in germany from 1938, while the Jimny jeep only entered the Asian market in the late 1970s. “old d people here have spread stories and myths about the shrines, but there is no factual proof about their presence,” the priest said. one story even claims the temple has

existed in the village for over 300 years. The Jimny shrine contain two statues lanang-istri (male and female), symbolizing the presence of Ida bhatara ratu gede ngurah and Hyang mami. For many years now, the local people have claimed they often hear the sound of roaring car engines and horns tooting from the temple. Fifty years ago, the priest said, long before the people knew about any cars or motorcycles, a local resident planned to go to a nearby market at 2 a.m. “Suddenly he heard the noisy sound of a car from the temple’s direction,” the priest said.

Another story says that a local resident was appointed as an assistant, or damuh in the local language, to Ida bethara while he was driving his “vehicle”. “but that was a long time ago. nowadays, people believe that Ida bethara is on his long journey.” “There are frequently large numbers of people visiting the temple. Some foreign visitors are also impressed by the temple’s car pelinggih,” he said. “Peluang means opportunity,” the priest said. “People come and pray at Pura Peluang in the hope that the divine will open up opportunities to improve their spiritual and earthly lives.”

Street Food

‘Kue Putu’ Steamed Green Cake

“The cake is made of rice flour, pandanus leaves and palm sugar” Words and Photos Anggara Mahendra

mong the street foods available on the island, kue putu possess a special signature quality: its cooking process releases a whistle resembling that of a steam locomotive. Children across Denpasar and other towns on the island learn early to identify the passing street food vendors from the sounds they make. A tinkling sound produced by an aluminum spoon knocking against a porcelain bowl means that the bakso (meatball) vendor is around the corner. A clapping sound created by a bamboo stick hitting a wooden block means that the mie ayam (chicken noodle) seller is nearby. While a repeated high-pitched whistle means that kue putu seller is on his way. Pak Aris, a native of Kediri, East Java, who has worked as a kue putu seller in Bali for the last six years, didn’t have a clue as to why the cake was called putu, (which in Bali is the first name of a

first-born child) or the origin of the cake. “Some say that it originated in Java,” he said, with little interest. The cake is made of rice flour, pandanus leaves and palm sugar. The pandanus leaves are boiled and the water then used to give the flour its green color and aroma. In the past, the mixture of flour and palm sugar was placed inside short bamboo tubes before being steamed. Nowadays, kue putu sellers use the more practical, longer lasting, but less aesthetic, and probably more dangerous, plastic pipe. The pipes are placed over tiny holes drilled into the bottom of rectangular tin can. Inside the tin can is a burning stove and a pan filled with boiling water. The steam released through the tiny holes cooks the cake in no time at all. Kue putu is served warm with freshly grated coconut.

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Compassion

United against HIV/AIDS “Walking to raise awareness and raise funds”

N Words and Photos Wasti Atmodjo

umerous people from civil society organizations, the private sector, the hospitality industry, artists and local communities in Bali joined hands to stage a campaign in the fight against HIV/AIDS and to stimulate people’s awareness of the importance of prevention and education on this crucial issue. Held on Sunday, Nov. 30, on the eve of Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, hundreds of people enthusiastically gathered to walk from Legian Beach to Seminyak Beach to participate in the “Bali United Against HIV/AIDS” event. Some donned colorful and attractive outfits to participate in the fun parade along the beach. Huge posters and banners with campaign slogans to raise people’s awareness of the dangers of HIV/AIDS were hung on walls, trees and around public spaces. The event started with the release of hundreds of red balloons, which had formed a gateway welcoming participants taking part in the parade. Members of the Bali Rainbow Community carried a large poster stating: “Supporting HIV positive patients in the LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] community in Bali.” Students from Udayana University’s Executive Board (BEM) also carried another big poster saying: “Stop HIV/AIDS, stay away from the disease not the affected people”. Several employees from Desa Seni Villa in Canggu, a staunch supporter of the HIV/AIDS campaign, also took part in the parade. IGA Putu Desy Wijayanti from Desa Seni Villa and her colleagues were dressed in white shirts and traditional long Balinese skirts and carried a huge symbolic red ribbon. Others carried Balinese umbrellas adorned with colorful, beautiful paper and ribbons as ornaments. “We have carefully prepared our costumes and decorations for our poster and banners to get people’s attention,” Wijayanti said. Their participation in the World AIDS Day’s

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parade showed their strong commitment to fight together with other members of Balinese communities to eliminate and end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Bali. “We want to be a part of the communities that care so much about helping people living with HIV/AIDS, educating the people and increasing awareness about the danger of this epidemic to our society – the next generation, in particular,” said an individual participant. A large number of foreign and domestic tourists were also seen participating in the campaign. The first case of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia was found in Bali in the early 1980s when a Dutch tourist was proven HIV positive. Bali Health Agency data revealed that, in 2013, the number of people living with HIV/ AIDS had reached 9,400, with the majority still in the productive age group of between 20-39 years old. Data from UNAIDS, meanwhile, shows there are an estimated 640,000 people living with HIV/AIDS across Indonesia with a mortality rate of 29,000 people in 2013. Ni Nyoman Candra Dewi, a member of the organizing committee, said that the joint campaign and collaborative efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Bali had become stronger year by year. “The number of participants — individuals, communities and the private sector, has been increasing sharply since we first held the campaign a few years ago,” said Dewi. After the parade, the campaign continued with a charity auction to raise funds to help people living with HIV/AIDS obtain the necessary medication and treatment. On the busy tourist island of Bali, people can still see genuine efforts to share and help people in need — in this case people living with HIV/AIDS. Life matters for everyone, including those suffering and living with the deadly, but treatable, HIV/AIDS.

Compassion

World AIDS Day “Getting to zero — Studio 54 at The Royal Beach Seminyak” Words and Photos Chris O’Connor

orld AIDS Day is celebrated on Dec. 1 and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to demonstrate support for people living with HIV/AIDS and to commemorate and celebrate the lives of those who have died. The first World AIDS Day was held in 1988 after a summit of health ministers from around the world called for “a spirit of social tolerance and a greater exchange of information on HIV/ AIDS”; it was the first ever truly global health day. Today, according to the latest World Health Organization statistics, it is estimated that over 34 million people are currently infected with HIV/AIDS and that between 1981 and 2012 more than 36 million people had died from the virus. It states that over 78 million deaths in total have occurred in this pandemic, one of the most destructive in history. Bali’s most recent statistics show 535 new recorded cases in the first half of 2014, while in the same period seven people died. HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, attacks the body’s immune system and can be transmitted through infected bodily fluids, most commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to learn the facts and dispel the myths about HIV/ AIDS. While initially prevalent globally in the homosexual community, according to 2013 data presented by the Bali AIDS Prevention

Commission (KPA), 77.7 percent of the 8,141 people with HIV/AIDS on the island were infected through heterosexual intercourse, while only 4.4 percent occurred due to homosexual intercourse. In fact, recently it has been reported that one of the most at-risk groups on the island is the wives of men who have unprotected sex with commercial sex workers. HIV/AIDS is not discriminatory and can infect without prejudice those who do not practice safe sex. To help control the spread of the disease, the KPA promotes the use of condoms and distributes around 800,000 condoms to commercial sex workers annually. However, it is education and awareness that play the most important role in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS and this was the main objective of the fabulous event held this year at The Royal Beach Seminyak and many others like it. As part of a series of celebrations, The Royal Beach Seminyak once again hosted the gala event, this year themed around the often scandalous Studio 54 in New York, organized and promoted by the Bali Rainbow Community. Appearing alongside the fabulous Bali Rainbow Drag Divas, who performed their raucous and risqué song and dance routines, was the very special guest, glamorous DJ Kitty Glitter. The flamboyant DJ, who after a sparkling career performing in drag shows and winning the DIVA award for Sydney’s Favorite Drag Queen in 2006, has become one of Sydney’s favorite globetrotting entertainers. Kitty’s combination of raw energy, mixing skills

and outrageous shows has already catapulted her to Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Bali and beyond. On the night, her performance was exhilarating and had the dance floor and stage crammed with partygoers strutting their stuff. Of course, there is a very serious side to the event and, as organizer Desmond James put it, “We need your money to fund our ongoing programs of education, testing, treatment and support.” Apart from ticket sales, many generous businesses and individuals donated valuable gifts that were auctioned or raffled off. However, funding is an ongoing issue

for all organizations and if you missed the night but still want to support this extraordinary group they can be contacted on balirainbowcommunity.org. This year’s global theme was “Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free generation” and the good news is that all around the world the stigma is being tackled and the walls of bigotry removed. In many countries new infection rates are declining as education and awareness kick in. The simple prevention message, however, remains just as important today as it did a decade ago — practice safe sex!

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Cover Story

‘Dulang’ remastered “Micro credit empowers local artisans through financial literacy and support” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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ayan Suparta nowadays leads a successful home industry producing ritual utensils required by all Balinese Hindu families for their various religious ceremonies. “But only a few people knew that I almost went bankrupt four years ago as I was trapped in a vicious cycle of debt,” shared Suparta. In 2010, a friend came to his rescue. “He offered me a collateral-free microcredit loan of around Rp 50 million (US$4,070) from a local

bank to revive my ruined business,” he recalled. Using the loan, Suparta restarted his small business producing fiber containers used for temple offerings, such as flowers, fruit and specially made food. Suparta’s products, such as sokasi (offering baskets), are commonly seen as women use them to transport offerings to the temples. He named his business venture Gamping Emas (Gold Container). “In the past, I used gypsum as the main

material for the dulang [offering stands], but the quality was quite poor and they broke easily. On top of that, they were expensive and complicated to produce,” he said. By switching to using fiber, the dulang have become long lasting and more attractive. In his workshop in Bresela village in Payangan, Gianyar regency, Suparta employs 35 artisans from Gianyar, Karangasem in east Bali, Singaraja in north Bali and from East Java. Every day, Suparta, a veteran wood carver and craftsman, and his workers produce 120 to 160 offering stands, baskets and other offering paraphernalia. His business is profitable these days, generating Rp 400 million in monthly revenue. His high quality products are sent to across Bali, Java, Sulawesi, Kalimantan and Sumatera. A junior high school graduate, Suparta is a master at fiber dulang. “Producing a fiber-based dulang requires no more than 30 minutes,” he said. The process starts with mixing basic materials, including fiber and resin, for a short time. The mixture is then poured into a mold to achieve the desired shape. Once set, the pieces are carefully and elaborately decorated. In Bali, the island’s economy is predominantly driven by home industries like Suparta’s. Thousands of artisans and local producers work in creative and innovative businesses creating job opportunities for the island’s 4.1 million

residents. “Bali is rich in art and cultural traditions and we incorporate them into our products,” Suparta said. There is no denying that micro and home industries play a crucial role in strengthening the island’s economic foundation. It was small- and medium-sized industries in Bali that withstood the devastating financial crises that the island faced when tourism crashed following the Bali bombings in 2002 and 2005. Small-scale enterprises across Indonesia were also proven to be the strong economic backbone that kept people employed and generating revenue when the monetary crises hit the country in 1998, as well as in 2008. In 2012, data from the Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry showed there were about 56,539,560 small businesses in the country’s 33 provinces, contributing 57 percent of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and absorbing 97 percent of its workforce. “Small-scale businesspeople like us badly need support from the government and the banks; we need sustainable financial support to run our volatile businesses. The lack of capital and marketing channels are handicaps that prevent our businesses from progressing,” Suparta said. Microcredit loans and collateral-free loans may well be the right answer for Suparta and his fellow entrepreneurs, who keep the country’s economy moving and provide so much employment.

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Savor

Warung Sehat offers healthy

HoMe CooKIng WordS And PHoToS LuH de SurIyan y I yan

“FreSH PegAgAn leAF, F goTU KolA, In A HerbAl TeA, For F, InSTAnce, HelPS THe bodY FIgHT InFecTIonS, IS AnTIToxIc And HAS A lAxATIV A e eFFecT” ATIV

enpasar food lovers currently have a rare option among their culinary experiences in the city. Warung Sehat is now open and offering mouthwatering, but quite strange, meals on its

menu. Some people dining at this new restaurant may not be especially familiar with the distinctive tastes, smells and flavors of the food, but dining here can give them a new culinary adventure. Nasi goreng bongkot (fried rice mixed with torch ginger flower buds), rujak cuka biu batu (slices of stone banana served with brown sugar and vinegar) and lontong serapah are just three items on its menu. As the name suggests, Warung Sehat serves healthy and nutritious food and makes use of local fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. run by made Yuliani, a well-renowned herbalist and producer of bali Tangi organic food, cosmetics and body treatments, the food stall serves the native foods and beverages of Jembrana in west bali. Nasi goreng bongkot is highly nutritious and delicious. In other parts of Indonesia, bongkot bongkot, or the torch ginger flower, is known as honje or kecombrang. The plant and its flower buds are known to have highly antioxidant and antibacterial potential. The flower buds are chopped and blended with other ingredients, such as tomatoes, chili and shrimp paste, to create a tasty serving of savory fried rice. Lontong serapah is another meal worth tasting. Lontong is rice wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, and lontong serapah is a mixture of slices of lontong served with variety of steamed vegetables, slices of salted egg and fried pegagan leaves. on top of the mixture, a special dressing of spices and coconut cream, or telengis in the balinese language, covers the dish. Telengis is the remnants of the coconut milk from the

process of making pure coconut oil. Warung Sehat also offers a vast array of healthy drinks, such as loloh – a traditional balinese tonic made of plants, roots, flowers and leaves. Fresh pegagan leaf, gotu kola, in a herbal tea, for instance, helps the body fight infections, is antitoxic and has a laxative effect. The drink can invigorate your body and improve both your memory and digestive system. Temulawak, or Javan turmeric, juice is another wonder Temulawak healer. local people use it as a remedy for various illnesses, including diarrhea, gastric problems, hepatitis, tuberculosis and lowering high blood pressure. All the juices and herbal teas are sold for between rp 5,000 (41 US cents) to rp 15,000 per glass. Warung Sehat also sells bottled loloh and herbal juices. located on Jl. Tukad Unda in denpasar, Warung Sehat serves as a pilot project for an organic herb and spice garden. The garden serves as an attractive green interior for the modest food stall. more importantly, visitors are able to learn the benefits of each plant. dining while learning about healthy and nutritious food is the positive message from this stall to those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Sight

The tranquil

Crystal Bay “nUSA PenIdA’S HIdden JeWel oF crYSTAl cleAr WAT W erS And WHITe SAndS” WordS And PHoToS Bram SetIaWa W n Wa

usa Penida, one of three small islets off mainland bali, boasts various pristine natural landscapes and majestic underwater

treasures. Among places of interests perfect for tourists longing for a quiet vacation is crystal bay. located in the coastal village of Sakti, this attractive bay can be reached in 30 minutes from nusa Penida’s wharf, where speedboats from Sanur arrive at the island. Visitors have a long trek down to the beach but can take visual refreshment from the beautiful scenery of green hills and the large rocky atoll in the bay. The beach access is quite good and safe enough for vehicles to use. Upon arriving at the beach, visitors are greeted by crystal clear waters – the inspiration for the name crystal bay, splashing waves and a truly refreshing gentle breeze. Thanks to the atoll located around 50 meters from the shore, the beach is naturally protected from the largest waves. Adding to the beauty is a temple built on the atoll by local villagers. “locals call this temple Pura batu Jineng,” said Arta, a resident of the area, who explained that since the temple had been built around four years ago, it had welcomed

many Hindu adherents. “The people who come here to pray are not only from nusa Penida. A lot of them come from mainland bali. They even spend the night here to pray,” he said. Visitors wanting to cross to the small island can take an outrigger, available for rent on the beach. To see this spectacular view from the top requires a climb up the hundreds of stairs built by the local people through lush plantations. The curved bay, white sand, swaying green coconut palms, the atoll and the temple seen from the top of the hill are a feast for the eyes and make a very picturesque photo. despite the tranquility, those choosing to spend hours soaking up the peace and quiet need not worry as there are facilities to ensure the safety and convenience of visitors to the bay. lifeguards are on standby on the beach, but visitors should take care when swimming as the waves are still relatively high. Feeling hungry? Some small food stalls have been set up to serve guests with local food and beverages. At the end of the day, crystal bay usually sees an influx of visitors choosing to immerse themselves in the beauty of the sunset – another idyllic photo opportunity.

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Savor

Slow and steady

Words Pia Vuolteenaho Photos Courtesy of Slow Food Bali

hese days, it seems that there is a new food trend lurking behind every corner. You can go gluten free, or try a macrobiotic diet. You can even try eating like a cave man. When it comes to choosing what you eat, there are endless options around, each one claiming to be the key to a healthy existence. But even with all these contradicting dietary fads, there are still some basic things most people would agree on. Most of us would prefer to eat food that tastes good and is produced in a way that is kind both to people and the environment. Slow food ticks all three boxes. As the name suggests, slow food was initially focused on food and food alone. Over the years, however, slow food has grown into a global, eco-gastronomical movement that focuses on the environment and local communities, as well as food itself. According to current slow food philosophy, all three are inseparably connected. In a nutshell, slow food today refers to food that is good, clean and fair. What this essentially means is delicious food coming from clean and healthy sources, produced in a way that enriches the ecosystem and provides fair compensation for those involved in the process. It also means food that is available for all regardless of their income. The Bali convivium, as the local chapters of Slow Food are called, was founded five years ago. “There was a real change in the local diet. We have a real respect for local food — a good nasi campur [mixed vegetables and meat or fish with rice] is a really balanced meal. In the old days, people were really particular about what went into it. It was always fresh and you’d have the famous ladies who’d make it. You could eat it every day because it was so well-suited to the body. But that was the old days, when there was no plastic and nasi bungkus came in a banana leaf,” explained convivium leader Mary Jane Edleson. During the last few decades, this change in diet, as reflected by the move from banana leaves to plastic, started having a direct effect on people’s health, as well as on the environment. A rising number of cancer and other healthrelated issues began to emerge. Less and less Balinese soil was being used to grow food and was instead used to house more and more villas, hotels and golf-courses. Slow Food Bali began to seek ways to combat these changes. Today, Slow Food Bali organizes events focusing on everything from making goat’s cheese locally to getting acquainted with the subak (traditional farming and irrigation) system in Jatiluwih. The convivium works closely with local farmers and restaurants, encouraging them to choose practices that are low on pesticides and promote

“Slow Food Bali organizes events focusing on everything from making goat’s cheese locally to getting acquainted with the subak (traditional farming and irrigation) system in Jatiluwih”

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biodiversity. One of the ways Slow Food does this globally is by cataloging “The Ark of Taste”. This gastronomical equivalent of Noah’s ark lists small-scale, quality food items from around the world. From Bali, the ark includes babi Bali asli (genuine Balinese pork), as well as Kusamba sea salt. Both of these natural, traditional products are in the danger of being wiped out by industrial, economically more lucrative alternatives that have been introduced to the market. “Today, small-scale farmers are quick to sell their land for someone to build a villa on it because their position as a farmer is not highly respected. We want to encourage the farmers; to get them fair pay for their work and ideally they will continue being farmers,” Edleson said. Those looking to eat local, ethical food in Bali should keep an eye out for the “Snail of Approval” awarded by Slow Food Bali on restaurant menus. “The snail means that more than 75% of that restaurant’s produce is local. We are encouraging a certain slow food philosophy, and if the restaurants are following those principles, we give them the snail, which they can then use on their menus. We also list the restaurants on our website,” Edleson explained. The screening process is comprehensive. The committee looks at everything from the restaurant’s waste management system to the fairness of the wages it pays its staff. Unlike trendy diets, slow food is not about making extreme, dramatic changes or about giving up the foods you love. More than a revolution, slow food is advocating gentle, small changes toward a better world for all of us. “Sometimes when we’re making choices, we just need to have some simple guidelines. With slow food, we can stop and ask ourselves ‘Is this good, is this clean, is this fair? Is this local?’ If each person took a little move toward the slow food principles, there would always be a communication that happened with someone else and then would have a magnifying effect,” Edleson noted.

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InterContinental Bali supports Bali Life Foundation

The Haven Bali Seminyak Seminyak, a four-star deluxe resort, has unveiled its festive season entertainment and buffets. With delicious, great-value international buffet, warm surroundings and superb service, join The Haven at Sabeen Restaurant and Lemon Cello Restaurant for special Christmas celebrations. Charity Cocktail Evening on Dec. 22 at Rp 250,000++/ person (US$20.50++) Decorate our unique Balinese Lontar Christmas Tree in aid of a local children’s charity. Each tree decoration can be purchased for a donation of any amount to help the children from the Anugrah orphanage in Denpasar. Delicious festive-themed nibbles and mouth-watering signature cocktails will flow freely to tantalize your palate. Guss Wiss and his talented band will perform 90s Christmas classics and, especially for the children, Santa Claus will visit! Pan Indonesian Gala Buffet Dinner on Dec. 24 at Rp 500,000++/person Take an exciting journey through the traditional icons of Indonesian cuisine with the finest dishes from across the archipelago, using nothing but locally sourced produce to capture the true authentic flavor of ancient recipes. We have included an incredible Balinese dance show at 7 p.m., traditional souvenir items and a selection of Asian beers and signature cocktails. Christmas Carvery Buffet Dinner on Dec. 25 at Rp 500,000++/person Served in Sabeen enjoy stunning seafood platters, a luxurious carvery and all the trimmings, as well as traditional desserts that make Christmas dinner so special. Iced-mulled wine and Christmas cocktails will be offered throughout the evening. For your entertainment, the children of a local orphanage will perform heartwarming Christmas Carols while you dine.

InterContinental Bali Resort set a milestone in support for the local community by presenting a check for Rp 338 million (US$ 29,458) to Bali Life Foundation to support its initiatives. InterContinental Bali Resort has been actively involved in the community activities of Bali Life Foundation for several years, including supporting its land lease for 10 years. The resort’s employees also donated books and clothes. The foundation was celebrating its 21st anniversary. “Our vision is to provide hope, dignity and purpose to children who have been orphaned, abandoned, or rejected. By supporting our work, you have helped us to fulfill this vision in the most tangible way. The work of Bali Life is only made possible by the generosity, support and partnership of groups of people such as InterContinental Bali Resort. We are humbled by your involvement in Bali Life Foundation,” commented Piter Panjaitan, foundation director. “For 21 years, InterContinental Bali Resort has contributed significantly to the hospitality industry and the local community in Bali. We have a strong corporate social responsibility program in place. This entails carrying our initiatives that support the local community and taking eco-friendly measures to reduce the resort’s overall impact on the surrounding environment. We make a difference in the lives of those that we touch every day,” noted Michel Chertouh, resort general manager.

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Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Live Music Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Salsa Dance Every Sunday Made’s Warung Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 755297 Metis Friday Aperochic Every Friday Nothing beats the true indulgence at the new Metis Lounge with its delicate tapas and cocktails! Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan

IELTS at IALF Test Dates: Dec. 6, 13 IALF Bali Jl. Raya Sesetan No. 190, Denpasar : (0361) 225243 Email: ieltsbali@ialf.edu www.ialf.edu

Events Calendar of Events

Bali Organic Market Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunrise Organic Market offers you fresh veggies, dried goods (fruit, beans, etc.), local milk, natural remedies and nice people. Jl. Merta Sari, Kerobokan : Dewi (0361) 735824 Bridging Table Every Saturday Starts 6:45 p.m. Meet new people, enjoy welcome drink & canapés. bridges Bali Jl. Campuhan, Ubud : (0361) 970095 www.bridgesbali.com Grand Opening White Party Dec. 6 Starts 7 p.m. Celebrate the debut of Nikki Beach Bali at the much-anticipated grand opening. Dress code: Strictly White Nikki Beach Bali Nusa Dua

Santa Clause coming to La Scenia Bistro Dec. 7 From 1 – 4 p.m. Prepare gifts for your kids before the event and give them via Santa Claus to see their happy faces. La Scenia Meat Shop and Bistro Jl. Sunset Road No. 99, Kuta 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 Canggu

Green Ginger Noodle House Jl. Pantai Berawa, Canggu : (0361) 8446640 Hungry Bird Coffee shop, best for breakfast and brunch. Jl. Pantai Berawa No. 33, Canggu

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Limbo Hip – Where The Night Starts Every Saturday Starts 8 p.m. Get together with friends, mingle and get down to our DJ’s music. La Finca Jl. Subak Sari No. 77, Batu Belig, Kerobokan

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Kedai Tjap Loko Traditional street food after midnight! Jl. Braban, Kerobokan : 081311152009 Kopi Langit Rooftop Lounge Chill out and enjoy their authentic pizzas. Jl. Umalas II No. 83, Kerobokan : (0361) 737500 Thai Express Enjoy our hot and spicy Thai cuisine. Jl. Kartika, Kuta : (0361) 752732

Kuta

Angkringan El Nino Open from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. And unlike other angkringan (food stalls), this one serves you big portions. Jl. Raya Kuta No. 46, Kuta Warung Pepe Wood-fired pizza and pasta, grilled burgers, pork ribs. Jl. Dewi Sri No. 88X, Kuta

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Atlichnaya Bar A little oasis in Tanjung Benoa offering Indonesian and international food. Jl. Pratama No. 88, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua Edogin A complete range of Japanese cuisine, including Teppanyaki and an expansive sushi. Mulia Resort and Villa Nusa Dua : (0361) 3017777 Pirate Bay A pirate concept restaurant. Eat in a tree house or even on a ship wreck. Nusa Dua : (0361) 9158152 Sakala Bali International standard fine dining. Jl. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua

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Grocer and Grind Wide ranging menu, from breakfast to dinner to cocktails. Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur Kopi Kiosk Balinese coffee in a variety of different flavors. Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur : (0361) 270046 Warung Mak Beng Traditional Balinese fish dishes. Jl. Hang tuah No. 45, Sanur

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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 The Lights of Faith - Theater show From Monday to Saturday Starts 8 p.m. A cultural theater show to feel the magic of Bali in every story! Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 762750 or Robert 0878 617997

KERoboKan

Fat Gajah Asian and Pan-Asian cuisines. Excellent food at excellent prices! Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 21, Seminyak : (0361) 8688212 Warung MTV Special food from across Indonesia. Try the kondro (beef soup) and the delish Bailey’s pancake! Jl. Marlboro Barat, Denpasar

JImbaRan

Café Silik Multinational restaurant with cozy interior. Pat-Mase Villas Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No. 100X, Jimbaran KO Restaurant Authentic Japanese flavors and tasty delicacies only here! Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

Lello Lello Gelato Super friendly, slick service, flavors change daily! Jl. Kayu Aya No. 21 (Opposite Samaya Hotel), Seminyak Wahaha The most happening pork ribs restaurant in town! Jl. Sunset Road No. 1689, Kuta : (0361) 8869858

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Abe Do Food prepared after you order it. Using 100% organic products from local farmers. Jl. Tirta Tawar No. 43, Kutuh, Ubud : 0813 380 21855

Dapur Bunda Designed to instill memories of old Indonesian old houses. Enjoy the selection of Indonesian and Western food. Jl. Sriwedari, Ubud : 0822 360 93308 Mama Mia Ubud’s little Italy. Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud : (0361) 9185056

Activities bIllIaRdS

Mango Beach Bar Play pool, relax with your friends over a beer and enjoy the beach view. Jl. Pantai Kuta, Sanur Obrigado New billiard hall in the middle of Denpasar. Play and enjoy the Italian food. Jl. Teuku Umar, Denpasar WBC Billiard Open daily. Play pool with your friends, choose the table you like and get the stick you love. Jl. Teuku Umar No. 39, Denpasar : (0361) 7420676

Courses Adjani Bali Learn to prepare a variety of dishes, presentation and garnishing. Kaliasem, Lovina, Singaraja : 081236232019 www.adjanibali.com Centrestage Music & Drama Music lessons, music studio, drama and musical theater, musical productions and DJ workshops, hip hop and V street dance. Centrestage Jl. Dukuh Indah, Umalas, Kerobokan : 082144815165 Dance Lessons Dance for life. Jl. Tangkuban Perahu 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 Nirvana Batik Course Learn the traditional art of batik making Jl. Gautama No. 10, Padangtegal, Ubud : (0361) 975415 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 The Mozaic Culinary Workshop Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud : (0361) 975768 Email: info@mozaic-bali.com www.mozaic-bali.com

Cycling Bali Star Cycling Young, dynamic, experienced friendly guides, great cycling tours. Routes off the beaten track for a totally different view on Bali then the average tourist has. Jl. Imam Bonjol, Perum Cipta Selaras No. 30, Denpasar : (0361) 3172020 or 9228274

Diving Absolute Scuba Dive paradise in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago and at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Jl. Pantai Silayukti, Padang Bai : +62 (0363) 42088 Email: info@absolutescubabali.com absolutescubabali.com

Paragliding

Bali Paragliders Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 12 A / 99 Blok A5, Kuta : (0361) 704 769 Email: info@baliparagliders.com www.baliparagliders.com Timbis Aero Club Paragliding operations, flight instructors and tandem pilots. Timbis Beach, Ungasan : 0812 391 6918 (Ketut Manda)

Rafting

Bali Payung Rafting Adventure For more than a dozen years, Ayung River rafting has been hugely popular. Jl. Raya Payangan, Gianyar : 0819 994 4188 payung_rafting@yahoo.com Mega Rafting Bali Journey through winding gorges, luscious jungles, magnificent terraced rice fields and breathtaking waterfalls for unparalleled fun on the river. Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 114 Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar : (0361) 246724

Shopping

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

Where to go

Eden Hotel New Year Promo

Get special rates and many interesting offers! EDEN Hotel Kuta Bali Jl. Kartika Plaza 42, Kuta : (0361) 3002121 www.myedenhotels.com

Shine On!

NYE with Rae (Defected/UK) Dec. 31 From 4 p.m. – 4 a.m. W Retreat & Spa Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

The Bay

Nusa Dua : (0361) 8948200 www.thebaybali.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA BANGLI

Sangeh Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

DENPASAR Canggu Sanur Seminyak 3 5 Legian Kuta 1

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

New Year’s Countdown with Earth, Wind & Fire Experience and Color Me Badd Dec. 31 Ring in the New Year with an exclusive performance by the Earth, Wind & Fire Experience with Al McKay at the Grand Ballroom, and at ZJ’s Bar & Lounge with the award-winning band Color Me Badd. The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua : (0361) 301 7777 ext. 6899 Email: festive.desk@themulia.com

Jimbaran

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Benoa

4 Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

6 5 Ryoshi House of Jazz presents: Live Music Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Starts 9 p.m. Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 www.facebook.com/page/ryoshi-bali/

Christmas Festivities at Intercontinental

The festivities will begin on Christmas Eve at 10 a.m. with Santa Claus arriving in his horse-drawn carriage to spread his message of peace and goodwill. Jl. Uluwatu, Jimbaran : (0361) 701 888

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