Bali Buzz #8

Vol. 1/October 9-15, 2014

Nusa Dua Fiesta Paragliding heaven at Bukit Timbis

Rare Critters of

Bali

from THE editor

Underwater

Cover Photo: Wiradiatma Wijoga

In this edition we feature a cover story on the treasured beauty that lies below the deep blue, and sometimes soothing green, water of Bali’s ocean to focus our readers’ attention on its growing importance to the tourist industry, as well as the island’s environmental integrity.

In the past few years, the number of visitors who traveled to Bali to admire its underwater landscape has continued to grow, as evidenced by the mushrooming of dive operators and their increasing clientele. It is a good thing for the island’s economy, and the splurge of exposure given by international publications to our dive sites and their magical underwater beauty is definitely flattering.

Yet, we must not forget that the underwater ecosystem is a fragile one and that it plays a crucial role in sustaining the natural structure that supports this tiny island. A crown of thorns outbreak in 1998 and early 2005 that nearly wiped out hundreds of hectares of coral reefs near Menjangan island, one of the island’s top dive sites, showed how delicate this ecosystem is. Human-created pollution was believed to be one of the factors behind the outbreak.

At present, there are several community-based organizations working to protect and preserve the island’s ocean.

Coral reef rehabilitation projects have been launched in Pemuteran and Serangan. Most of these initiatives involve the local tourist industry, a fact that clearly shows how an industry, often blamed for creating environmental damage, can play an active and beneficial role in protecting nature.

We hope that this kind of collaboration will become a trend replicated in other places on the island.

--The Editor

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Spreading love and hope with guitars Ontosoroh Tweet for change Paragliding heaven at Bukit Timbis

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“Hindu followers partook in a ritual bath to prepare themselves for the gift of knowledge�

Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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t was a cold Sunday morning at Tirta Empul, a holy spring in Tampaksiring, Gianyar. Yet, hundreds of people had already flocked to the area. Some were already crowded in the three main pools, into which an array of 26 fountains channel crystal clear water believed to be able to cleanse the body and remove spiritual defilements. The rest stood patiently nearby, waiting for their turn to descend into the pool.

Legend has it that Lord Indra struck the ground with his lance to create the spring in a desperate attempt to revive his soldiers, who were poisoned by the wicked king Mayadenawa. The water flowed from the spring, resuscitating all the soldiers, who later returned to battle and ultimately saw the demise of the defiant ruler.

The Hindu devotees were partaking of a ritual bath that morning to observe Banyu Pinaruh, a day when they are expected to purify themselves so as their body and soul can receive the gift of knowledge. Banyu Pinaruh falls one day after Saraswati, a major religious celebration dedicated to the goddess of arts and science.

It is said that it was Saraswati herself who bequeathed the gift of aksara (alphabet) to the Balinese.

Similar ritual baths were also taking place in other springs, lakes and on beaches across the island, including at Sebatu village, where a spring, believed by the locals to possess the special power to heal devotees from curses or diseases sent by black magic practitioners, had attracted a large number of visitors from across the island.

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Savor

The Bloody Mary

Brunch

Words Chris O’Connor Photos Amanda O’Connor and courtesy of St. Regis Bali Resort

“A delectable homage to one of the world’s iconic cocktails”

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n 1934, the famed New York St. Regis bartender Fernand Petiot spiced up the simple tomato juice and vodka cocktail with celery salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and a touch of Worcestershire sauce and the iconic Bloody Mary was born.

Eighty years later, the New York St. Regis still uses the original Petiot recipe, while local interpretations, such as the Bali Mary, are signature cocktails throughout the brand’s worldwide network of hotels and resorts.

This month, The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua is joining its peers around the globe to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic cocktail by hosting the Bloody Mary Sunday Brunch. The special month-long event features a menu that includes many Bloody Mary-inspired signature culinary creations, and a range of delectable dishes designed to complement the locale’s own Bali Mary.

The St. Regis Sunday Astor Diamond Champagne Brunch at Kayuputi is already a legend and perhaps the benchmark for other fine-dining brunches on the island, while brunch at Boneka, with its mix of highquality buffet and a la carte options, plus drink packages, is a less formal, but no less impressive, option.

Through October, both restaurants are showcasing their cocktail-inspired experiences and, as Lucia Liu of the St. Regis Bali Resort so elegantly put it: “What better way to celebrate the birthday of this iconic cocktail than with a dedicated brunch at Kayuputi and Boneka restaurants. Whether guests want to indulge in the original version or try our local recipe, which includes jicama, cucumber and brown sugar, we are thrilled to bring this tradition

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further to life at Kayuputi and Boneka.”

The St. Regis is a luxurious hotel, set in thoughtfully designed, manicured gardens overlooking the white beaches of southern Bali.

The restaurants are light and airy, making them perfect for a long leisurely sunday brunch.

As anticipated from such a high-quality restaurant, the brunch buffet is a mix of traditional breakfast items, such as croissant and muesli, complemented with fresh juices and coffees, and lunchtime treats. There is a range of fruit salads, smoked salmon, artisanal breads and cheeses; an outdoor BBQ section provides satays and seafood, plus a huge steaming paella that

fills the air with its heady and enticing aromas.

Back inside, there’s a range of Asian breakfast specialties and a pile of deserts. Delve a little deeper and we find roast meats, vegetables and salads; all this before you get to the pass-around food or order from the menu, all included in the single price.

From the egg menu, order dishes like grilled Wagyu beef tenderloin with fried egg, pom-pom potatoes and tomato gratin served in a sizzling hot cast-iron pan, River Lobster Omelet or Spanish Avruga Pearls, a soft-boiled egg with Avruga pearls secreted inside the egg.

If that’s not enough, check out the chef’s special creations, the Duo of Lobsters, Veal Liver Spread or Mie Goreng with wok-fried egg noodles, vegetables and Jimbaran seafood combined with shredded omelet.

With live jazz and pass around Bloody and Bali Marys, alongside some exquisite small plates of nibbles, the atmosphere builds through the morning and into mid-afternoon.

The choice and quality of food at the Boneka restaurant is excellent and the service is very Balinese.

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Nusa Dua Fiesta An annual festival of arts, sports and cooking starts this week

Words Desy Nurhayati Photos Zul Trio Anggono and courtesy of Nusa Dua Fiesta

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aving emerged as one of the great tourism exhibitions in Indonesia, Nusa Dua Fiesta will return this week for the 17th year presenting a series of cultural, sports, fun and exhibition events.

The annual prestigious festival will take place on Oct. 10 to 14 in Indonesia’s first international-standard and integrated tourist resort compound, located on the island’s southern peninsula with a spectacular backdrop of 15-meter waterspouts created by the waves of the Indian Ocean smashing into the cliffs.

Love, Peace and Harmony is the theme of this year’s fiesta, which is organized by the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

This theme is in line with the philosophy adopted by the resort complex, dubbed the garden of Bali and ranked third among the world’s six best resorts by the World Tourism Organization.

“Love represents the image of the location, a favorite for couples to hold wedding ceremonies and enjoy their honeymoon. Peace reflects the safety and convenience of this complex to host major international events, while harmony refers to our development concept, which is not only environmentally-friendly, but also preserves social and cultural values,” organizing committee chairman Ida Bagus Abdhi stated.

Marking the start of the festival, representatives of hotels in the resort complex will present this year’s theme in the form of cultural parade on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.

Highlights of this year’s event will be the fourth Indonesian Music Expo (IMEX), Bali International Sports Week, the third Asia Dragon and Lion Dance Championship and the Bali Culinary Challenge.

Presenting world music groups from across the globe, fusing traditional and modern music, IMEX this year has reached maturity as the first world music festival in Indonesia.

“The groups will represent various musical genres, such as Latin American jazz, Australian aboriginal fusion, European antique folk, African pop and Asian world beat,” said IMEX founder Franki Raden.

These year’s performers include Afronesia from Senegal, Ana Alcaide Ensemble from Spain, Sawung Jabo and Navicula from Indonesia, Vision of A Nomad from Australia and Trio VAC, which is a collaboration between musicians from Indonesia, Italy and Mexico playing a rare mix of jazz, flamenco, Mexican, classical and Arabic music. IMEX will be held for one day only, on Oct. 11, from 6 to 11 p.m.

Meanwhile, Bali International Sports Week will run for longer

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than the actual festival, from Oct. 10 to 16, and present 11 sports: futsal, golf, taekwondo, gateball, woodball, kabaddi, surfing, petanque, beach soccer, a fun run and extreme sports.

The third Asia Dragon and Lion Dance Championship will also be held as part of this activity with participants from 12 countries set to join the competition.

Another interesting event not to be missed is the parade of 40 international lion dance teams — each consisting of 50 people, who will march from the ITDC office to the festival venue in the peninsula.

Also as part of the Bali International Sports Week, eight Starwood resorts in Bali and Lombok have joined hands with the organizing committee to organize “Together As One Charity Fun Run” to support housing renovation for needy residents in Mengwi, Badung regency.

Taking place for the first time, the fun run is expected to gather more than 2,000 running enthusiasts and philanthropists. Raised funds will be entirely donated for the renovation of a minimum of 10 houses in the district. Open to participants of all ages, this event will be held on Sunday, the third day of Nusa Dua Fiesta, in the resort complex.

For culinary enthusiasts, the Bali Culinary Challenge organized by the Indonesian Chef Association (ICA) promises to be an interesting event.

ICA has organized cooking competitions in local cuisines, such as bebek betutu (Balinese spiced duck), bulung (seaweed salad) and seafood using all local ingredients.

Nusa Dua Fiesta also features fun activities, including a painting competition for children, an exhibition of bonsai and antique motorbikes, as well as a body painting competition.

Since 1996, the event has served to raise awareness of Nusa Dua resort among domestic and foreign tourists, as well as to attract them to extend their stay through the spectacle of high-quality artistic and fun activities.

Fully supported by all hotels and other facilities in the resort complex, the event is the pioneer of annual festivals on the island, such as Kuta Karnival and Sanur Village Festival.

The 2007 change in name from Nusa Dua Festival to Nusa Dua Fiesta gave a distinctive brand to the event, which is expected to provide a model for many other vibrant festivals in Indonesia.

The festival has a different theme each year, which is manifested in lively art performances.

Compassion

Spreading love and hope with guitars A magazine brings smiles to music-loving, cash-strapped children

Pasar Badung (Learning Center for Badung traditional market traders’ children), Yayasan Seni Sana Sini, a non-profit organization that provides education for child inmates and marginalized groups of children and teenagers.

Organized jointly with Akarumput Production at Taman Baca Kesiman, the event was highlighted by a series of music concerts involving top musicians and bands, such as Robi Navicula with Duo Ganjil and Nosstress.

The real stars on Thursday night were formerjuvenile inmates from Karangasem correctional institution, who performed their music and songs.

Trained by Yayasan Seni Sana Sini, the former-inmate musicians shared the benefits of learning music and playing a guitar. They obtained the donated guitars when they were still incarnated in the correctional institution.

“I composed songs when we felt sad or happy while we were in prison,” said one of the teenagers.

He performed a song entitled “Bosan” (Bored). “I am bored, I want to go home and meet my family,” the song’s lyrics say.

Another boy sang a song called “Indonesia”.

“I wrote that song because I am proud to be an Indonesian even though I was in jail at that time,” said the boy.

Ricky said that more than two years into the program, there were still 100 of the 1,000 guitars to be distributed to various places

around Indonesia.

“We raised funds to purchase 1,000 guitars.

Many companies donated money, while fellow musicians gave up their beloved guitars to support this movement,” recalled Ricky.

The acoustic guitar had been chosen as it was a simple musical instrument anyone could play, he said.

To support the movement, Rolling Stone Indonesia also released a double compilation album entitled 1,000 Gitar untuk Anak Indonesia, consisting of 22 songs involving famous guitarists like Ian Antono, Dewa Budjana, Eet Syahranie, Tohpati, Piyu Padi, Baim, John Paul Ivan, Cella Kotak, Kin The Fly, Gugun, Eross , Jarwo Naif and many others.

In addition, a video clip was also released under the title “1 Gitar, 1,000 Nada” (1 guitar, 1,000 notes), which is the movement’s anthem.

“All of these musicians worked pro-bono for this movement and we are very grateful for their genuine and golden hearts,” added Ricky.

Ni Nyoman Suparmi, one of the trainers at Badung Traditional Market’s learning center, said a guitar was something new for the children, mostly street children, traders’ children and beggars.”

“I really hope that someone can come to our center to teach our children how to play the guitar. They must be very happy as music can make people happy,” Suparmi said hopefully.

BY THE BEACH

ZUMBA

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Words and Photos Luh De Suriyani

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amal and his friends at Darun Najah Islamic boarding school in Kampung Jawa village, Denpasar, have long dreamed of having and playing acoustic guitars.

But they had no courage to even think of buying a guitar given their parents’ economic conditions.

Last Thursday night, Kamal’s prayers were answered and his dream became reality when the school received four Yamaha acoustic guitars as part of the 1,000 Guitars for Indonesian Kids movement.

“Music is the universal language.

Regardless of where you are from or what your background is, good music and a melody is something that everyone in the world can enjoy,” said Ricky Siahaan, managing editor of

Rolling Stone Indonesia.

“Irritated and intolerant men and children can speak the same language through beautiful music,” added Ricky, who is also guitarist of heavy metal band Seringai.

On Thursday night, Rolling Stone Indonesia delivered 36 acoustic guitars to several educational and non-profit organizations in Bali.

Kamal and his friends were some of the recipients. Wearing their best traditional Islamic outfits—sarong teamed with baju koko, the teenagers proudly and tightly held their guitars.

“We usually borrow a guitar from a street musician playing along a narrow alley near our village in Kampung Jawa,” said Kamal, whose mind was full of plans and ideas to set up a band and write songs.

“This is the second time we have brought guitars to Bali under this program,” noted Ricky.

In this phase, Rolling Stone Indonesia provided 36 guitars to 16 organizations, including Yayasan Cahaya Mutiara Foundation, Disabled Community, Bali Autism Awareness Foundation, Sanggar Anak Tangguh (The Tough Children’s Workshop), Kelompok Belajar Alternative Sukawati (Sukawati Alternative Learning Group),Sanggar Belajar Anak Buruh

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Cover Story

Rare Critters of

Bali

The island’s majestic ocean is home to some of the most colorful creatures around

Words and Photos Wira Wijoga

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part from the iconic sunfish (Mola Mola) and the majestic manta ray encounters that many divers flocking to the Island of the Gods search for, little is known about the existence of the rare creatures living in Bali’s waters.

These are underwater bottom-dwellers with alien and out-of-the-ordinary looks that, when encountered, stimulate excitement and curiosity.

Most divers would be happy to swim in crystal clear waters, looking at colorful reefs and swarming schools of fish, but until you come face to face with these weird and intriguing mini creatures, you haven’t really dived Bali yet.

Frogfish

Also known as the anglerfish, this is a thriving predator. As with many other bottom-dwellers, anglerfish are well-camouflaged for their surroundings and live up to their name as their first dorsal spine has evolved into an angler-like lure with bait resembling a small dangling worm they twirl in front of their open mouth, awaiting wary prey. Typically sized between 3 and 30 centimeters, frogfish come in different sizes and colors, with some adult species averaging between 7 and 18 cm long, the Giant Frogfish can reach 30 cm when fully grown.

As intimidating as they seem, frogfish are unaggressive to humans. Being colorful and unique, they are considered a prized sighting for underwater photographers.

It is quite common to encounter these critters in Bali’s dive sites, although there are some sites that give divers a better chance than others.

A breeding ground for frogfish that never ceases to amaze for sightings, whispered by some experienced dive guides on the island, is the Padang Bai area.

The jetty at Padang Bai is swarming with them and you can encounter them on the sandy bottom, on rocks and even on the pillars during your slow ascent and safety stops.

The pillars form a dramatic view and serve as artificial reefs, hosting many underwater creatures, including juvenile frogfish and lobsters.

Encrusted with sea fans and corals, these pillars are also inviting to a wide variety of fish frequenting this reef.

Dive site: The Jetty, Padang Bai.

Pygmy Seahorse

Tulamben is mostly well-known for its crystal clear water, fish-rich reef frequented by pelagics (open-sea marine life) and the ever-present internationally famous historical USAT Liberty wreck. As many diving schools include this site for their first ocean dives on diving courses, the site’s popularity is significant among beginner divers.

It was not until I started taking underwater photographs that I found Tulamben to be world-class, being one of few dive sites in the world that provides the chance of seeing pelagics and critters in one dive area, giving underwater photographers the extra task of travelling with both macro and wide-angle settings on a single dive trip.

In this clear-water site, Mantis Shrimp and colorful nudibranches are a regular sighting, while vibrant crabs also inhabit the seabed. But undeniably the star of all these denizens is the Pygmy Seahorse. This tiny and wellcamouflaged critter resides in sea fans, which surround the 50-year-old wreck, at a depth of between 20 and 30 meters. They are very hard to spot and you need good air consumption to be able to hover effortlessly and take pictures of this smallest seahorse, with an average length of only around 2 cm. But once you have that “killer shot”, it makes all your day’s hard work seem worthwhile.

Dive site: The USAT Liberty Wreck, Tulamben

Harlequin Shrimp

On the scenic boat ride from Amed to Seraya, I told my guide that if I saw a Harlequin Shrimp it would be my first time ever, in return she told me their population in Seraya waters had been declining. I was quite intrigued and asked why, expecting some non-natural

occurrence, like the black market in aquarium fish. However, she told me that lion fish were to blame as they predate on almost anything smaller than them. I was half relieved to know that humans did not have a hand in this, though as I started my descent, I was nervous to spot so many lionfish, fearing they might have eaten all the Harlequin Shrimps. True enough, as she started banging her tank and pointing underneath some crevices, we saw a lion fish sitting in front as we spotted a couple of the shrimps munching on a starfish. Just under 5 cm long, a Harlequin Shrimp is the ideal size for a lionfish’s meal.

Mostly found in pairs, Harlequin Shrimps stick together not only to reproduce but also to eat, as an extra pair of hands is always useful to help them flip

starfish.

Harlequin Shrimps are very colorful and are rarely seen due to their sensitivity to any changes to the water, so any sightings are a blessing.

Dive site: Seraya Secret

Rhinopias

Submerging into some of the underrated muck sites in Padang Bai, south-eastern Bali, you don’t encounter photogenic sightings initially.

In busy and well-frequented dive sites that even commercial tourist submarines pass over, or sites situated underneath a semi-commercial fishing jetty, the first sights you encounter will likely be discarded bottles, baitfish, fishing rods and clothes, heavily discouraging you from looking for the exceptional Rhinopias.

However, as you swim slowly and gently, through all manner of garbage that accompanies you throughout the dive, along the sandy bottom, with careful observation beneath the rocks and between crevices, there is a good chance that you will be rewarded by seeing this rare fish.

Classified in the Scorpionfish family, Rhinopias can be hard to find as they adjust to their surroundings from time to time. However, with all three subspecies, the Weedy, Paddle Flap and Lacey Rhinopias, regularly sighted here, there is a reasonable chance of seeing this relatively small critter, which is no longer than 25 cm, and including it in your photo portfolio. Even more rewarding, in the process of looking for Rhinopieas, due to their natural habitat being on the seabed, other bottom-dwellers, like spiny devilfish, flying gournard and hermit crabs, are likely to greet you along the way.

Dive site: Tanjung Jepun and The Jetty, Padang Bai.

Mollusks

There are other rare critters that can be found in the island’s dive sites. As you dive more often, and with a little luck, you could be rewarded by encounters with the amazing mollusks.

The Wonderpus Octopus is active in the early morning or late afternoon, not normal diving times for Bali (divers typically enter the water between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.) The Wonderpus is usually between 15 and 25 cm; easily alarmed, it likes to bury itself in the sand rendering itself invisible to untrained eyes, making it hard to spot. The macro-rich Tulamben water is a spot where divers, on a good day, can encounter them.

Another hard-to-spot mollusk family member is the Blue-Ringed Octopus. This small yet colorful octopus is around 11 to 18 cm and hides in crevices and under rocks. In normal situations, when it’s relaxed, it is pale, colorless and camouflaged by its surroundings.

When provoked and agitated, however, it changes color within seconds becoming bright yellow and, with visible blue rings, looks dangerous and beautiful at the same time. Its neurotoxin is powerful enough to kill humans and is 1,200 times superior to cyanide. The muck of Padang Bai Jetty makes it harder to spot the Blue-Ringed Octopus. Underwater photographers should keep their eyes open but practice safe diving, staying neutrally buoyant, keeping a safe distance and hovering well to observe this creature.

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Sight

Ontosoroh

A collaborative theatrical piece shines on Pramoedya’s strong matriarch character

Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Anggara Mahendra

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ne of the highlights of the recent 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival was Ontosoroh, a collaborative theatrical performance involving artists from Indonesia and Australia.

Staged on Saturday at Agung Rai Museum of Arts (ARMA), Ontosoroh captured the attention of hundreds of spectators with its poetic dramaturgy. Stylized movements and dances featuring elements from Javanese classical and western dance, as well as a heartrending musical composition, managed, to a certain extent, to create a bridge of comprehension for the performance’s “main dialogue”: scores of songs in Javanese language, which, albeit, delivered in a perfectly moving way, had still left most of the audience struggling for understanding.

Ontosoroh was the brainchild of Australian choreographer Ade Suharto and Indonesian performer Peni Candra Rini.

Suharto is a dance graduate from the University of Adelaide.

Having studied classical Javanese dance in Solo, Indonesia, she has worked with a number of prominent artists in the Asia-Pacific region, including choreographers Boi Sakti, Hartati, Lemi Ponifasio and theater director WS Rendra. She has an ongoing collaborative relationship with Australian designer and dramaturge Justine Shih Pearson.

Peni is an Indonesian composer, songwriter and singer. She is also a lecturer in the department of Karawitan at ISI (the Indonesian Institute of Arts) in Surakarta, Central Java. This talented young singer has a very rare talent as a sindhen (a female solo singer who sings accompanied by gamelan). Peni keeps showing, especially to the youth, that it’s vital to keep the inheritance of the nation alive by performing from one festival to another.

The festival defined the performance as the reimagining of “Nyai Ontosoroh, the heroic female lead in the once-banned literary classic This Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer”.

Pramoedya, who spent 14 years, including nearly ten in a penal colony

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on Buru island, in prison during the New Order regime due to his association with the cultural wing of the Indonesian Communist Party, has been acknowledged as one of Indonesia’s greatest writers of all time.

This Earth of Mankind is one of his masterpieces and it was conceived during his time in Buru island. Following his release in early 1980, Pramoedya compiled all the notes he had written in prison and started writing his book.

The story took place in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period and narrates the life journey of Minke, a rebellious and intelligent young Javanese man as he tries to find a middle ground between the feudalistic Javanese culture that he found outdated and submissive and the western culture he found so intriguing but also oppressive toward his fellow Indonesians.

Things get more complicated when he falls in love with a beautiful girl born of a Dutch father and a local woman, called Nyai Ontosoroh. The term nyai refers to her status as a mistress.

Ontosoroh is a strong-willed woman, who taught herself writing, reading and other aspects of western life. She eventually become a very capable manager of her husband’s estate and, through her painful conflict with her husband and his Dutch son, Ontosoroh provided Minke with a real-life “mirror” to deliberate upon his course of life.

The performance in Ubud was made possible by the Australian Embassy’s Arts and Cultural Program, which in 2014 is generously supported by the ANZ Bank, the Australia-Indonesia Institute, Queensland University of Technology, Curtin University, Deakin University, Ernst and Young, Flinders University, Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania.

Soul

Tweet for change A literary festival discusses the rise of social media as a potent tool for social movement Words Pia Vuolteenaho Photos Anggara Mahendra

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oday, making a difference and taking a stand seems more achievable than ever before. In recent years, from Syria to Hong Kong, social media has had a major presence in conflicts around the world.

But when it comes to online activism, what is the way to really get results and how much of a difference can a retweet really make?

These were some of the questions tackled at the 2014 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) session under the appropriately tweetable title #activism.

Australian writer Connor Tomas O’Brien weighed in on the modern climate: “It’s almost too easy to start all these movements now, and we have things like ‘slacktivism’ and ‘#activism’.

And you end up thinking, is any of this actually coming outside of the Internet? Does it lead to any change outside it?”

As the founder of the Digital Writers’ Festival, O’Brien is particularly fascinated by the relationship between social and mainstream media: “I’m interested in the way in which the media responds to activism, like the relationship between an activist campaign on Twitter and then online sites like The Guardian, which use these campaigns to generate content.”

Indonesian rock star, activist and farmer Robi Navicula is equally captivated by what he called the “big holes in the canvas”. What he means by this is the popular media, a space that is too often ignored by NGOs when distributing

information and research data. Unfortunately, as a result, this information often fails to reach the wider audience. In Indonesia, the situation is especially interesting. “Starting from 2003 to 2004, the Internet has just boomed in Indonesia, as well as social media like Twitter and Facebook. People are just tweet-freaks,” Navicula said, describing Indonesia’s relationship with the emerging media.

Social media is indeed thriving in Indonesia, with Jakarta dubbed the “Twitter Capital of the World”. According to Navicula, musicians, more so than NGOs, have been quick to capitalize on this digital enthusiasm. Alongside music, Navicula and his band use tools such as video blogging and multimedia content at their gigs, as well as Akarumput.com, an online magazine founded by Navicula to raise awareness on environmental issues. “A musician is like a freedom fighter. As a musician, you have the freedom to say anything without any attachment to politics or major corporations.”

In Myanmar, the situation is quite different. “You can get into trouble anytime,” writer Nay Phone Latt said, describing the oppressive atmosphere in his native country. And Latt knows what he’s talking about. A writer in Myanmar faces enormous obstacles and in 2008, following the

Saffron revolution, Latt himself was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The blogger was released in 2012 and now continues his work spreading technological awareness throughout Myanmar.

“Our country doesn’t have a proper education system, and people have no opportunity learn about ICT [information and communication technology]. If you want to learn, you have to do it by yourself. This is a big problem,” Latt said, describing the conditions in Myanmar. State censorship also remains an issue. As fellow panelist O’Brien pointed out, “The important issues when we look at the Internet are the things that

don’t seem particularly glamorous, like these substantial problems in countries like Burma.” Instead of becoming obsessed with mastering the latest form of social networking, O’Brien suggested, we needed to swing our gaze toward the remaining gaps in the Internet.

While looking at their achievements, chair Sam Twyford-Moore’s description of the three panelists as a truly incredible line-up did not seem like a stretch. O’Brien recounted the empowering process of utilizing modern technology to better represent writers with hearing disabilities at the Digital Writers’ Festival. While in prison, Latt not only received a cyber-dissident award from Reporters Without Borders, but continued writing throughout his sentence. Together with his band, Navicula has used their fame and substantial web presence to raise awareness on issues such as deforestation and the plight of the orangutan.

These are all powerful examples of having a voice and using it. And indeed, giving people a voice is surely what makes the Internet such a powerful tool. But sometimes, a mere retweet is not enough. There comes a time where you have to turn off the screen and get out there on the streets. As Navicula summed it up: “The Internet is good for ideas, and it’s good for sharing those ideas. But for action, you have to get out of the Internet and really do something, and just get it done.”

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Paragliding heaven at

Bukit Timbis Where flying like a bird is not a dream

Words and Photos Zul Trio Anggono

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f you crave an adventurous vacation, paragliding may well be one of your many choices while you are in Bali.

Aside from being an adrenaline-pumping, adventurous sport, paragliding provides the excitement of witnessing some hard-to-come-by panoramic views over Bali’s stunning coast.

Bukit Timbis Beach is deemed heaven by paragliding aficionados, having not only beautiful scenery but also ideal wind and airflow conditions.

Situated in Kutuh village, just seven kilometers from Nusa Dua resort complex and 15 kilometers from the famous Kuta Beach, Bukit Timbis Beach may be remote, but it is divine with white sand and crystal clear water.

A few years ago, Bukit Timbis Beach did not even exist on the Balinese tourist map. Thanks to its almost invisible location, it was far from the hustle and bustle of tourism and, more importantly, off the radar of the investors who keep hunting for the best of the island’s locations to develop various types of properties.

While remaining unknown to the majority of tourists, Bukit Timbis Beach has become renowned among professional and amateur

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paragliders as one of the world’s best paragliding sites, since it was first introduced by a French paraglider in the early 1990s.

Visitors may it difficult to get there since there are few signs, but Bukit Timbis Beach is actually located next to Pandawa Beach, just separated by a rock cliff.

“Bukit Timbis is considered one of the best paragliding sites in the world,” claimed Sugiharto Prapto, chairman of the Indonesian Aero Sports Federation, Bali branch.

“The air flow is perfect for paragliding and other aero sports,” added Prapto, who is also commander of Ngurah Rai military air base.

Peter Baltasar, a pilot from Papua, shared his experiences visiting the location. “Bukit Timbis Beach is perfect for paragliding.

The weather conditions and the wind flow serve perfectly for paragliders to exercise different techniques and, of course, to also admire the stunning beach views from above,” the pilot said.

With its reputation as a world-class paragliding location, Bukit Timbis Beach hosted the Asian Beach Games in 2008, involving athletes from 42 countries, including paragliding athletes.

At the same time, 88 gliders broke an Indonesia Museum of Records (MURI) record by performing a joint flight on August 8, 2008. Two Indonesian paragliders—Elisa Manueke and Ahmad Sujaki, also set a national record for the longest flight, lasting eight hours.

News of the beauty and serenity of Bukit Timbis Beach is spreading far and wide among international athletes, as well as those with heavy pockets. For rich investors, not an inch of the island’s land will be overlooked to create profit.

Luxury villas and hospitality buildings are now sprawling across the rocky cliff and the shoreline of Bukit Timbis Beach, blocking some of the natural wind flow to the site.

Athletes frequently complain that the buildings have affected the airflow needed for the sport.

The development of such properties in the locale is not only disturbing the adventurous sports activities but also disrupting the natural beauty of Bukit Timbis Beach, one of Bali’s few remaining unspoiled sites in the south.

The fate of Bukit Timbis Beach will certainly depend on the local people and provincial and regional governments, depending on whether they want to profit by selling the land or to protect the nature Mother Earth bestowed under their guardianship.

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Island Buzz Tourists Get to Enjoy Savings in Bali

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali welcomes Mahabharata cast

Bali is blessed with stunning beauty, amazing sunsets and natural attractions, fantastic world-class cuisine, spas, beauty and wellness retreats and tourist attractions. The Bali Tourist Card, website has capitalized on these assets to launch, at the end of October, the first travel card of its kind.

Nusa Dua, Bali, 6th October 2013

Offering tourists special offers at numerous locations around the island, Susan Toby of the Bali Tourist Card says, that only selected venues have been invited to join.

‘We aim to showcase to the global community that Bali not only has its own unique style but meets an international standard. Visiting each of the venues and services, we talk to key staff and owners, sampling products, viewing premises and services while assessing their suitability to join us. We set a benchmark’.

The purpose of the concept, Susan says, is to promote and create greater awareness of what’s happening in Bali, encouraging tourists to explore and experience varied products available.

Following the principles of sustainability, the Bali Tourist Card has a light environmental footprint: no paper vouchers or booklets are printed. The card ceases when the tourist visa ends (max 60 days) however, if you are a frequent visitor to Bali the good news is, the card is rechargeable like a pre-paid phone card.

A percentage of every card sold goes to a local charity, The Safe Childhoods Foundation who works in conjunction with local and international police agencies to help stop trafficking and exploitation of children and Yayasan Cahaya Mutiara that supports disabled people in Tampaksiring.

Easy to use and access you can find more information online at www.balitouristcard.com or www.balientertainmentcard.com until Google accepts the new name change

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali warmly welcomed the cast members from the popular Mahabharata television series during their recent stay. The group was in Bali to appear in a promotional event taking place at he nearby Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park on Sunday, 5th October 2014 Mahabharata is a mythological television drama based on a Sanskrit epic from ancient India. It has a gripping storyline that tells of an ongoing feud between the various members of a noble Hindu family.

Inspired by sacred literature, Mahabharata is full of moralistic teachings that can be applied to modern day life.

The series has a strong following in India as well as Indonesia, especially Bali, where it is translated for its local audience.

During their time at the resort, the cast of Mahabharata graciously participated in an early morning Press Conference at the Temple Garden by the beach. This was attended by selected media representatives, invited guests and event sponsors. Leading actors talked about the overhelming response to the series and answered questions against an uplifting backdrop of the Temple Garden.

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Zumba by The Beach Oct. 19 From 6 – 9 a.m.

Charity events to help UNICEF Check Out for Children Program. Tickets Rp 100,000 includes tank shirt and refreshment.

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Kuta : (0361) 8465555

Events Calendar of Events Bali Funathon Final Event Oct. 11 3 dive centers, 1 goal to raise US$ 12,000 to stop shark finning. Enjoy BBQ, games, auctions, and big party on this final day.

Crystal Divers Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 168, Sanur 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 Capoeira Festival Until Oct. 10 A one-week Brazilian cultural festival.

Capoeira workshop.

The Curve Studio Jl. Petitenget No. 12B, Seminyak : Noko Nokinho 0815 585 59660 Frozen Gourmet Treats at Mulia Deli Endless combinations await at Mulia Deli’s all-out ice cream indulgence.

There’s no better summer pleasure than this!

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua : (0361) 3017777 ext. 6918 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 Libra - Sky Pool Party Oct. 10 From 3 – 10 p.m.

The 101 Bali Legian Jl. Legian No. 117, Kuta : (0361) 3001101

Warisan Restaurant & Bar Bali’s finest dining experience since 1991 with French & Mediterranean inspired menu.

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

The Official Pre-ZoukOut Party Oct. 11 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Featuring Jeremy Boon (Zouk/Singapore) Woo Bar at W Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak

Kuta

Paul Ritch Oct. 11 Starts 10 p.m.

Jenja TS Suites Bali, Jl. Nakula No. 18, Seminyak

Bianco Italian and Indonesian restaurant in the Colonial style.

Jl. Padma, Legian : (0361) 760070

Splash Oct. 19 From 1 – 7 p.m.

Bali’s favorite pool party is back!

Cocoon Jl. Double Six, Kuta : (0361) 731266 Stereosonic Launch Oct. 11 Starts 3 p.m.

Featuring What So Not Salty Seagull Jl. Petitenget No. 999, Seminyak 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, TanjungBenoa : (0361) 776604

Food & Drinks Canggu

La Mexicana The only place for Mexican food in a real Mexican atmosphere.

Jl. Raya Canggu, Canggu : (0361) 8450597 Gaya Gelato Corner For gelato lovers in Canggu, enjoy one of the most delish gelatos on the island!

Jl. Pura Batu Mejan, Echo Beach, Canggu

Jimbaran

Alcedo Restaurant Specialty Balinese and international cuisine.

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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

Kerobokan

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

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Metis Friday Aperochic Every Friday Nothing beats a true indulgence at the new Metis Lounge with its delicate tapas and cocktails!

Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan

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

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

Red Drum Jl. Mertanadi No. 80, Kerobokan : (0361) 735219

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

Jl. Dewi Sri 1 No. 7, Kuta : 0812 387 5200

Portabella Bistro A warm Italian restaurant with delightful food.

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

Sanur

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

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

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

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

Seminyak

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

Kaliasem, Lovina, Singaraja : 081236232019 www.adjanibali.com Anika Cooking Class Bali Learn techniques and fresh herbs, spices and ingredients that make Balinese food tasty and nutritious.

Jl. Elang No. 3, KomplekBurung, Tuban : (0361) 9366133 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. 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 Nirvana Batik Course Learn the traditional art of batik making Jl. Gautama No. 10, Padangtegal, Ubud : (0361) 975415

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

Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4736576

Payuk Bali A traditional kitchen and restaurant. Sit by Petanu River for a soothing atmosphere.

Jl. Pejeng Kawan, Laplapan, Ubud : (0361) 8987854

The Straw Hut Great place for lunch and dinner with relaxing surroundings and exciting menu.

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

Puri Santrian – Balinese Cooking Class Discover the culinary secrets of authentic Balinese cuisine. Interactive cooking class including early morning food shopping tour to Sindu Market.

Jl. Cemara No. 35, Sanur : (0361) 288009

Ubud

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

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

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

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

Activities

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

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 Atlantis International Bali Diving Centre Diving in Sanur is conveniently close. This attractive diving location offers light or mild current flow, suitable for beginners and professionals. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 96E, Sanur. : (0361) 284131 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

Fishing Bali Fishing Personal German and English-speaking guides, come as a guest, leave as a friend.

Email: balisportfishing@gmail.com www.bali-fishing.com Bali Spear Fishing Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Suwung Kauh, Denpasar : (0361) 722384 | Fax : (0361) 722384 Email: info@balispearfishing.com www.balispearfishing.com Fishing Bali Sensation Jigging and popping specialists, fantastic trolling at all their spots!! Amazing fishing locations around Bali and Lombok.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran : 081237802601

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

Mango Beach Bar Play pool, relax with your friends over a beer and enjoy the beach view.

Jl. Pantai Kuta, Sanur

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

Emerald Cycling Tour This all-ages ride takes you along quiet back roads into forests, past plantations and rice terraces and through small villages.

Jl. Bisma, Ubud : (0361) 7425482

Canyoning

Billiards

Obrigado New billiard hall in the middle of Denpasar.

Play and enjoy the Italian food.

Jl. Teuku Umar, Denpasar

Cycling

Adventure & Spirit Try something different in Bali, Canyoning!

It’s a whole day ultimate outdoor adventure & sport. Activities may include trekking, abseiling/rappelling, jumping, sliding, ziplining & swimming.

Jl. Raya Mas No. 62, Mas – Ubud : (0361) 971288 or 0853 338 85598 www.adventureandspirit.com

Mega Rafting Bali Journey through winding gorges, luscious jungles, magnificent terraced rice fields and breathtaking waterfalls for unparalleled fun on the river.

Jl. HayamWuruk No. 114 TanjungBungkak, Denpasar : (0361) 246724

Where to go

The Hedonist Burger

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Ryoshi House of Jazz presents:

Live Music Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 www.facebook.com/page/ryoshi-bali

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Experience the Hedonist Burger by Pullman for US$170 including free flow wine and beer. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian, : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

Travel Vaganza

Oct. 25 From 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Travel exhibition which offers opportunity for direct selling with many travel companies.

Halfway, Pantai Kuta, Kuta

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Bali International Film Festival

Oct. 12 - 18 Experience an exciting week of over 50 award-winning films from around the world.

Cinema XXI, Beachwalk, Kuta http://www.balinale.com/content/festivalcalendar-2014

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA BANGLI

Sangeh Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan Canggu 8 Seminyak Legian Kuta

DENPASAR

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran

Sixth Annual Bali Pink Ribbon Charity Walk

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Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

Benoa 6 7 Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Oct. 25 From 2 – 10 p.m.

Raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer in Bali.

Adult tickets Rp 150,000, including walk t-shirt; Rp 75,000 for children up to 14 years old.

BTDC Area Nusa Dua www.balipinkribbon.com

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The Beach Club

Open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

This open air bar and bistro offers eclectic menu and innovative cocktails, overlooking Nusa Dua Beach.

Courtyard by Marriot Bali Nusa Dua : (0361) 3003888

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Zombie Run

Save Your Soulmate, Run For Your Life!

Nov. 1 Starts 3 p.m.

Fun run for couples.

Pandawa Beach 08224 7000032 (Bella) www.zombierunbali2014.blogspot.com

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Global Youth Conference

Oct. 3 Starts 8:45 a.m Global Initiatives Networking over three days of action, discussion, and outcome planning.

Canggu Community School Jl. Subak Sari, Canggu

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