Bali Buzz #17

Vol. 1/december 11-december 17, 2014

farewell A royAl

Welcome home

Melanting waterfall

Surfing with Santa

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from THE EdiTor

Colorful ritual The majestic rituals of balinese Hinduism are one of the key attractions that draw millions of visitors to this tiny island. These rituals bestow the island with an aura of spiritual exoticism that is further amplified by the fact that it is the last bastion of Hinduism in a predominantly muslim nation. mesmerized by the way the locals interpret their relationship with mother Nature, unseen spirits, and God and deities, visitors keep streaming to major rites of passage, cremations and temple festivals. Fortunately, the island possesses enough rituals, including several that are unique to certain areas, to keep balinese Hindus, as well as visitors, happy.

For those who are serious about attending religious rituals and ceremonies across bali, I suggest that you immediately purchase a printed balinese calendar, easily found in most major bookstores, and learn its peculiarities. It will provide you with a wealth of information on the where and when of the rituals, as well as a short course on balinese horoscopes and astrology.

In this edition, we feature two common rituals: one is small and intimate, while the other is large and very public. both reflect different dimensions of balinese Hindu rituals.

--The editor

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melanting waterfall Surfing with Santa a royal farewell bali’s horse carts slowly fading away Nusa Penida weavers mouthwatering cakes, pastries in Ubud

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orty-two days after a baby is born, a special ritual called tutugkambuhan is held to welcome the baby into the

family.

The ritual is also one of purification, as immediately after the birth, the mother, father and the infant are considered in a state of impurity and are prohibited from entering any place of worship. The prohibition ends with tutugkambuhan.

The ritual starts in front of the kitchen, the seat of lord brahma. The parents and the infant ask brahma to purge their impurity. It ends at the family’s bale dangin pavilion, where the blessing of the deities and ancestral spirits are bestowed upon the infant.

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Made Taro,

beloved storyteller Words Luh De Suriyani Photos Courtesy of Pekak Kukuruyuk and Anggara Mahendra

“A documentary film gives glimpses into the life of the preserver of traditional games and songs”

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ade Taro is an extraordinary man of the arts. A master of Balinese literature, Taro has spent his lifetime promoting the island’s fading traditional children’s games and literature.

A new short documentary film, created by young cinematographers Anak Agung Ngurah Bagus Kesuma Yudha and Ni Wayan Fairya Arnantika, portrays the much-loved storyteller and smiling pekak (grandfather in the Balinese language) authentically as a dedicated family man struggling to financially support his family, his beloved and ailing wife in particular.

The 20-minute documentary, entitled Pekak Kukuruyuk, was nominated in the Eagle Award

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Metro Documentary Film Awards this year.

The film shows up close the life of Made Taro, smiling as he always does when delivering stories to hundreds of children in his Sanggar Kukuruyuk workshop.

But it also exposes a different side to the famed storyteller. The film starts with a scene in which Taro is cooking for his wife, Wayan Wati, who suffers from diabetes and heart disease.

During the interview, Wati is sitting in a corner of the humble kitchen watching her husband make her daily meal. After lunch, Taro patiently injects insulin into his wife’s arm to lower her blood sugar.

Taro’s day continues with a visit to the

publishing company owned by Aryantha Soetama, a senior writer.

Taro is himself a prolific writer. He has produced several literary children’s works, such as Bawang dan Kesuna (Onion and Garlic), published by Balai Pustaka in 1997.

He also wrote a book on traditional Balinese songs and games entitled Lagu-Lagu Permainan Tradisional Bali published by Upada Sastra in 1999.

Taro’s other books include Aliih…!

Traditional Balinese Games by the Taksu Foundation in 2000; Gita Krida by Sarad in 2001; Randu dan Sahabatnya (Randu and his best friend) by Kanisius in 2002; Dongeng Dongeng Pekak Mangku (Tales of Grandfather Mangku) by Sanggar Kukuruyuk in 2004; Bulan Pejeng and Balingkang, both published by Grasindo in 2004.

In the same year, Taro also wrote Bebek Punyah published by Balai Bahasa in 2004.

Two years later, he wrote Dongeng-Dongeng Karmaphala (Tales of Karmaphala).

After visiting the publishing company, Taro went to a local bookstore to check on his books.

“I’m asking the bookstore for the payment from sales of my books. The money will be used to buy medicine for my wife,” Taro said honestly.

The short documentary vividly portrays Taro’s hardships through compelling scenes.

Born in Sengkidu village in Karangasem, east Bali, in 1939, Taro is an archaeologist by training, graduating from Udayana University.

In 1979, Taro established Sanggar Kukuruyuk to promote and to preserve traditional Balinese children’s songs and games.

He also has a children’s program on stateowned television station TVRI to encourage young children to learn more about these fading traditions.

“I see Pak Taro as an influential figure who spreads the local wisdom through his storytelling skills, books, games and activities. He is a key person in the preservation of Balinese oral literature,” explained Yudha, who is also a rock musician. Taro and Sanggar Kukuruyuk have played a significant role as a cultural fortress to preserve Balinese culture.

“Children have limitless imagination and creative abilities. Pak Taro is successfully able to inspire these youngsters with his educative and entertaining games, songs and literary works,” added Yudha, who is now pursuing his master degree on Udayana University’s Cultural Study Graduate program.

The documentary film Pekak Kukuruyuk was produced to honor Made Taro, who has made a precious contribution to Balinese literary arts and culture.

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Munduk Juwet’s pork

in bamboo tubes “The meat is perfectly cooked when the tubes start releasing that mouthwatering aroma” Words and Photos Anggara Mahendra

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he village of Munduk Juwet in Penebel, Tabanan regency, has a signature traditional delicacy that is guaranteed to awe a first-time visitor due to its unique cooking process, as well as its savory and satisfying taste.

Called timbungan, the fare is prepared by finely chopping pork meat, seasoning it with ground shallots, onions, chilies and salt, before, and this is the unique trick, placing the meat inside a bamboo tube.

The meat-filled tubes are later arranged neatly near burning logs and coconut husks.

The tubes are regularly rotated so all the sides get a similar amount of exposure to the heat.

The meat is perfectly cooked when the tubes start releasing that mouthwatering aroma.

The meat-filled bamboo tubes are left alone

to cool off after cooking.

A similar cooking method is also employed when the locals cook cassava leaves. The hot meat and leaves are served with a portion of steamed rice from locally grown paddy. The taste is simply amazing.

Timbungan is a regular dish in the temple’s festivals and communal functions in Munduk Juwet.

“It is a historic food. When this village was first established, around 1910, the first settlers did not possess adequate cooking utensils and had to rely on the bamboo tubes to cook,” a local resident, Aryanata, said.

Well, necessity has always given birth to invention, but in this case it is also a delicacy.

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Melanting

waterfall “Refreshing, natural beauty amid the cacao plantations” Words and photos Bram Setiawan

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ith so many tourists, domestic and foreign, focused on southern Bali, other areas of the island remain largely underexplored. There are many natural treasures to be found, including in north Bali’s Buleleng regency, that for the most part remain “hidden”.

Melanting waterfall in the hilly village of Gobleg is one such treasure that will likely take your breath away. Located deep in the midst of beautiful fragrant cacao plantations, around 900 meters above sea level, the waterfall is not easy to reach.

Gobleg is not too far from Bedugul resort in Tabanan, which is about 20 kilometers away, and Seririt (40 kilometers away). If you are traveling from Denpasar, it is a drive of around 70 kilometers, which should take

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about two hours.

Gobleg village is a long way, both geographically and in lifestyle, from the hustle and bustle of southern Bali with its vibrant, busy Kuta and dusty, crowded Denpasar.

The sound of singing birds floats through the air, which is clean and fresh thanks to its remote location, and the scenery of densely layered plantations is beautiful. But if you want to reach the waterfall, your journey is just beginning.

Visitors have to navigate hundreds of slippery steps before reaching the 25-meter wall of roaring water pounding off the rocks, covering people in cool spray. The area has breathtaking views from every angle.

The entrance fee is Rp 5,000 (40 US cents) for adults and Rp 3,000 for children.

Some visitors brave the cold water to swim under the waterfall, while others just enjoy the spectacular natural beauty from a distance.

A small, simple restaurant serves adequate meals and snacks to visitors, many of whom are tired and hungry after the tough trip to the waterfall. The restaurant offers hot snacks, such as spring rolls, French fries, soup and, of course, hot beverages like ginger and lemongrass tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

A number of food stalls are available along the route to the waterfall, selling snacks and cups of tea and coffee. There is also a rest area, developed by the local villagers, where visitors can use the rest room and get hot water boiled over firewood.

Melanting waterfall provides no glittering attractions, just serene and beautiful scenery that really rejuvenates your body and soul.

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Surfing with Santa

“odySSeyS SUrF ScHool SHareS THe Joy oF cHrISTmaS WITH orPHaNS” WordS DeSy nurhayatI PHoToS CourteSy of oDySSeyS Surf SChooL

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hristmas came early for orphans from Hope children’s home in denpasar, as they had the rare opportunity to learn surfing on the famed Kuta beach. at the event, held last Sunday, the children were invited for a short lesson on how to ride the waves with the instructors from odysseys Surf School. cheers and laughter filled the air as they struggled to paddle their boards while traversing the waves under the guidance of the instructors clad in Santa claus costumes.

The event, held every year by the surf school, is expected to bring the joy of christmas to less-fortunate children, as well as educating them about preserving the environment. one of the biggest surf schools in Kuta, odysseys enjoys its annual opportunity to share the fun of surfing by providing a free lesson with Santa claus; an opportunity to bring a smile and provide a memorable christmas experience for these children. “our annual ‘christmas Surfing with Santa claus’ is organized for kids who can’t celebrate christmas with their families,” said odysseys’ marketing manager lentera lenjaya.

during the event, the children also had a lesson about safety on the beach from the Kuta lifeguard team, as well as taking part in a beach cleanup and educative games about preserving the environment, providing them an exciting day on the beach.

While the children were having fun in the water, some amateur and professional photographers captured their joy to take part in the “Kids & Surfing” photo contest. a delicious lunch awaited the children after their activities, while odysseys staff collected the best pictures for the contest.

The amateur photographers posted their pictures on Instagram using the hashtag #surfingisfun and entered the photo contest for amateur photographers. meanwhile, the pictures by the professional photographers will be exhibited at the oakley Store in Seminyak this Friday, when the winner of the photo contest will be announced and rewarded.

“We hope this event can change people’s view of surfing, to show them that surfing is fun, and it is for everyone. This is also an opportunity for us to teach people how to surf in a fun way and let all the photographers capture their best moments,” lentera added. december 11, 2014

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farewell “UbUd bIdS FareWell To a SoFT-SPoKeN PrINce FamoUS For HIS eNGINeerING IdeaS” WordS I Wayan JunIarta PHoToS agung ParaMeSWa W ra Wa

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he sky was cloudy on Tuesday afternoon when the people of Ubud escorted one of their most influential princes on his final journey to the

afterlife.

The body of Tjokorda Raka Sukawati was placed inside a wooden coffin draped with the nation’s red-and-white flag. A special bamboo bridge was constructed to enable the bearers to carry the coffin from the outer yard of Puri (palace) Kantor, where the prince’s body had been interred since early November, to the midsection of the bade. One of the deceased’s closest relatives sat atop the coffin during the procession to the cemetery.

The bade was 25 meters tall and had nine tiers, a privilege reserved for influential members of the royal family. Only the body of a ruling king is allowed to be transported on an eleven-tiered bade. It was the centerpiece of the ritual and arguably the most photographed object on that day.

The bade was elaborately decorated with mythical creatures such as Boma, the giant son of Lord Wisnu and Mother Earth, dragons, elephants, tigers and boars. A bade is the aesthetic representation of a mountain, the top of which is the destination of the human spirit. It also represents the layers of the Hindu

mythological universes.

Hundreds of visitors, who had crowded the main intersection next to Puri Saren (Ubud royal palace), watched in awe when the procession kicked off. Some held their breath as dozens of local men scaled the seemingly fragile bamboo bridge to carry the coffin into the bade.

All was energized when troupes of local

musicians began to play. Some performed lively and passionate music on the bleganjur, specifically composed to lift the spirits of the youngsters who would carry the heavy sarcophagus and bade, while others played the melancholic angklung, an ensemble believed to be able to comfort the deceased’s spirit and show him the true path to the afterlife.

The local youngsters and male members of four traditional hamlets in Ubud let out a roaring scream before lifting up the bade and starting the procession. They took turns carrying the giant black bull wooden sarcophagus and the two-ton bade cremation tower along the roads connecting Puri Kantor with Dalem Puri royal cemetery in the eastern outskirts of Ubud.

The entourage moved slowly through Ubud’s downtown, an area known for its narrow roads, heavy traffic and chaotic parking. The roads had been closed since the morning and a swelling crowd of spectators lined both sides of the streets.

Most of them were there for the grand and lively ritual and had probably never heard of Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, whose body lay atop the bade.

He passed away in the morning of Nov. 11, 2014, at Bali Royal Hospital in Denpasar.

He was 85 years old and survived by two

children, including Tjok Abi, Bali’s leading fashion designer, and three grandchildren.

Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, who was born May 3, 1931, earned his bachelor degree in 1962 from the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and his doctorate degree in 1966 from the Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta. He spent most of his professional life with Hutama Karya, a state-owned construction company tasked with developing the country’s infrastructure, before lecturing at Udayana University.

In July 1988, when he served as Hutama Karya director, he introduced a technique that would enable flyover construction with minimal disruption to traffic on the road below. It involved a tiny hydraulic platform able to support and rotate 480-ton pier heads. Two months later, the technique was officially named sosrobahu by the then president Soeharto and was later used to great success in the US, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

In Dalem Puri, the body was moved from the bade into the black bull sarcophagus and, at around 3:30 p.m., it was set ablaze.

The flames immediately engulfed the body and released the soul from its worldly, ephemeral “cage”.

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Bali’s horse carts

slowly fading away

Words and Photos Eka Juni Artawan

“A sightseeing trip around Kuta might start from Kuta Beach and gently meander along to Legian and the surrounding areas”

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s Sais and his horse and cart wait outside the iconic Hard Rock Café Bali in Kuta, he busily scrubs down the cart and gently wipes the sweat from his horse after a short sightseeing trip around the tourist sites of Kuta.

The sight of the traditional horse cart, which has plied Bali’s streets for decades, amid the modern buildings and hordes of cars is an interesting juxtaposition of old and new.

A native of West Lombok, Sais was brave enough to try his luck on the tourist island of Bali. He works as a horse cart driver, offering his services to domestic and foreign tourists who like to take a step back into the past and while away some time as they look around the Kuta area.

“I start work at 7 a.m.,” smiled Sais, who wears a light-blue uniform. Sais and his fellow cart drivers do not own the horses and horse carts, they work for the owners on a profit-

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sharing scheme. “We divide our daily earnings, fifty percent each with the owners,” said Sais.

As a horse cart driver, Sais and his friends have an uncertain income. “On bad days, we return home empty handed,” he said sadly.

In this high-tech age, riding in a horse cart is like a journey into the past.

“Most customers just want to make a nostalgic trip using an old-fashioned vehicle. Some of them remember the old Kuta, when the beach was still quiet and pristine and tourists were rare,” he said.

A sightseeing trip around Kuta might start from Kuta Beach and gently meander along to Legian and the surrounding areas. Many clients want to stop at the Bali Bombing monument on Jl. Legian to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy. Some tourists ask the drivers to take them to places outside Kuta, such as Nusa Dua and Jimbaran.

Masun, a 55-year-old veteran driver, shared his story. “Horse carts, or dokar, are antique vehicles now. In the old days, people came to Kuta by dokar. Now, only a very few people like to uses these vehicles,” said Masun, who is chair of the Denpasar Dokar Association.

The dokar were in their heyday in the 1960s, when there were at least 600 carts operating in Denpasar and Badung.

“In Kuta, there are only 40 horse carts left. Drivers work in three shifts—morning, afternoon and evening,” Masun said.

A resident of Kampung Kepaon in Denpasar, Masun has worked as a horse cart driver since 1978 and is the fourth generation of horse cart drivers in his extended family.

“My great grandfather, grandfather and father were all cart drivers. But we also owned horse carts. Now, I have one horse cart and my beloved white horse named Rajeg,” he said proudly.

In 1980, the horse cart owners and drivers established the Denpasar Dokar Association to register all the carts and owners. “Most dokar in Denpasar and Badung are registered with the association,” he said.

As the population of Denpasar and Badung has grown and cars and motorcycles have come to dominate the streets, the dokar have become the last option in public transportation.

Driving a dokar through the crowded and narrow streets of Denpasar and Kuta is very challenging and dokar are always been blamed for causing traffic congestion. “We cannot drive our dokar any faster and the carts are wide.

That’s why the police and the public get irritated with us for being too slow and too big,” Masun said.

Life has become hard for horse cart drivers like Masun and Sais. “Our patience is always tested. But that is not cause for us to give up hope. This is our life. To survive, we must work harder and be creative,” Masun said.

One of their efforts to improve their lot is to take part in a variety of celebrations, such as the New Year parade and cultural parades in which decorated dokar are an attractive magnet for visitors.

“Many times, we carry young brides and grooms to their wedding parties,” added Sais.

The dokar will soon become history. But, for the time being, its presence still enriches the lives of people like Sais and Masun, as well as the people on the island of Bali.

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Nusa Penida

weavers “Weaving techniques are passed down the generations”

Words and Photos Wasti Atmodjo

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ali has a rich history of traditional textiles. Many places on the island are famed for their distinctive woven cloth.

Pejukutan village in Nusa Penida, a rocky islet in Klungkung regency off the coast of mainland Bali, is one of the many textile villages.

Pejukutan has long been proud of its tenun rang rang, a rare, colorful and unique woven textile made with a slit-tapestry weaving technique in diamond patterns to create an interlocking zigzag design.

The village is also renowned for its cepuk textile. Cepuk is considered a sacred cloth with the spiritual and divine power to protect families and villages from harmful things.

But time flies and the refined weaving techniques of these two unique textiles are difficult to master. It has been mostly elderly female weavers still capable of producing this precious textile heritage.

In an attempt to preserve the long tradition of weaving, Bank Indonesia’s Bali and Nusa Tenggara regional branch has provided financial and technical assistance under the Desa Tenun program, to encourage young

villagers to produce both cepuk and rang rang textiles.

Bank Indonesia also provides similar assistance to seven other villages.

Ni Nengah Warti and her husband, Wayan Satu, continue to teach their 13-year-old daughter, Ni Made Eka Tirtayanti, to weave rang rang textile on a traditional hand loom.

Warti said she had started passing on her weaving techniques to her daughter when she was still 8 years old.

Eka was very proud. “I can make a long shawl measuring 60-by-100-centimeters and sell it at Rp 200,000 [US$16.18] per piece,” Eka said, smiling.

Weaving is her after-school activity. “I usually work on the loom from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

During the school holidays, I start as early as 7 a.m. For me, it is not a burden at all. I do love to weave,” Eka said.

Eka is now in the eighth grade. “I study and do my homework in the evening,” said the girl who dreams of becoming an accomplished teacher and professional weaver.

Every two days, Eka is able to produce one length of rang rang cloth measuring around 60-by-100-cm.

“For a longer piece of fabric, measuring 100-by-200-cm, it will require at least four days to finish,” she said.

Her persistence with the tedious work has been fruitful. “I have been able to save at least Rp 10 million from the sale of my rang rang fabric. I will use the money to go to college,” Eka said.

Wayan Satu is very proud of his two children, Eka and her sibling.

“We have never forced them to acquire weaving skills. They were eager to master the techniques. By doing so, they have learned how to become professional weavers, a skill necessary for them to have an independent life,” Wayan said.

I Nyoman Yudiadnyawan, the village chief, said 95 percent of the village’s 4,037 residents were professional weavers.

“The majority of people here, male and female, young and old, are capable of producing woven textiles,” he said.

“It was a process of learning by doing.

Parents naturally pass on their skills to their offspring. It is a smooth and natural regeneration of weavers,” Yudiadnyawan

added.

Despite the natural regeneration process, the village still needs support to enhance production.

“Assistance encompassing training, the provision of weaving equipment, capital, all are badly needed to improve the quality of our textiles,” he said.

Bank Indonesia’s Desa Tenun program has enabled weavers in Pejukutan village, especially those in the Tenun Winangun Asri group, to progress with innovation and creativity.

But more importantly, this assistance has also helped the villagers to preserve and develop two of Bali’s most important textile traditions - cepuk and rang rang cloth.

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ext time you are taking a walk around Ubud, spend a little time and take a bite of mango tart or soft cream puff, while sipping a cup of espresso, in this cozy little bakery.

Serving not only treats for cake and coffee lovers, Kakiang bakery also serves delectable asian and Western food. as you walk down Jl. raya Pengosekan in downtown Ubud, you will find this small café with its simple interior in a two-storey building with a red banner on its roof reading Kakiang bakery, located right next to Villa Puriartha and in front of Kakiang bungalow. The bakery is owned by a Japanese businessman. a display case full of mouthwatering breads, cake, donuts and croissants is sure to attract your attention and tempt your appetite. delicacies such as strawberry cheesecake, rare cheese, tiramisu, cream puff, mango tart, chocolate cake, classic cake and

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eclairs, all call for your attention. mango tart is the signature cake. Its beautiful appearance, with pastry on the outside, soft cream filling and a slice of fresh mango layered with gelatin on top, will melt in your mouth, leaving a fresh, but not too sweet, taste on the palate. another recommendation is the four-layered tiramisu. It tastes perfect with just the right combination of coffee, chocolate and soft cream. other asian and Western foods, including pizza, are also worth tasting. an eight-slice chicken bbq pizza could be the perfect choice for families or groups of friends chatting and passing the time in Ubud.

The Japanese beef hamburger steak, frenchbaguettes, salmon steak, chicken curry and nasigorengmamak are the most popular savory dishes in the restaurant.

For beverages, a wide variety of tea and coffee, including green tea frappe and ginger lime tea, as well as fruit juices and soft drinks, are all available.

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Island Buzz New Year’s State of Mind at Hard Rock Café Bali

Rising demand keeps Bali tourism ahead of the curve

Throughout the year, Hard Rock Cafe Bali has been making prestigious events and hosting great music. Now with the end of the year approaching, in appreciation of all the moments in 2014 and to welcome 2015 with a bang, Hard Rock Cafe Bali is creating a New York-themed festival featuring DJ Scratchy for all around Hip Hop, Old Skool and R ‘n’ B, enlivened with the New York Themes dancers.

Keeping DJ Scratchy company will be Hard Rock’s very own Asia Line with the best in live music, as well as DJ Bonzo in his rare, full of party vibes, groove.

With a massive countdown, let’s Rock New Year’s Eve at this iconic Bali landmark!

Don’t forget Hard Rock Café Bali also celebrates Christmas with a special set menu on Christmas Day.

Bali’s hotels are seeing increased demand despite broader concerns about what seems to be an endless stream of new rooms coming online.

In a new report released by leading hospitality firms Horwath HTL and C9 Hotelworks, figures show overseas arrivals though August of this year surged 14 percent year-on-year. By the end of 2014, international passenger arrivals though Ngurah Rai airport are expected to eclipse a record 3.8 million.

Speaking on the trend, Matt Gebbie of Horwath HTL said: “Bali hotels in many cases are weathering the storm of new supply, admirably holding rates and taking a small hit on occupancy. Individualism, management and product quality at every price point are more important than ever.”

While overseas sentiment remains strong, the base tourism market for Bali remains that of Southeast Asia’s largest economy – Indonesia.

In 2012 and 2013, approximately 68% of visitor arrivals were from the domestic sector.

While the country hosted 8.8 million international travelers last year, on a far more compelling scale were domestic hotel stays, which exceeded 200 million.

As for the future of south Bali, C9 Hotelworks managing director Bill Barnett pointed out: “There is an expanding halo effect from the existing critical mass of destination visitors and recently improved infrastructure that is now expanding into Lombok, the Gili islands, Sumba and Flores. Not only is tourism seeing expanded demand in these areas but property developers are starting to recognize that opportunities are on the rise to tap into a greater Bali economic picture.”

Table packages available. For reservations and more information, call (0361) 755661.

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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

Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali Course dates: Jan. 5 – 6 IALF Bali Jl. Raya Sesetan No. 190, Denpasar : (0361) 225243 Email: ils@ialf.edu www.ialf.edu

Events Calendar of Events Afronesia at Laughing Buddha Dec. 12 Starts 7:30 p.m.

Laughing Buddha Bar Bali Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud 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 Dubarray – Vision Collide Dec. 12 Starts 8:30 p.m.

Live fusion act.

BetelNut Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud

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

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Watch Worldwide Sports Events Live sports coverage at Meads, watch live AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, cricket, tennis, F1.

Meads Boutique Villas Hotel Jl. Pratama No. 99, Tanjung Benoa : (0361) 776604

Food & Drinks dEnpaSaR Coffee Secret’s Great place to hang out with friends, sipping coffee and listening to soothing music.

Jl. Drupadi No. 32, Denpasar Warung Ole Welcoming place to meet friends and enjoy great barbeque ribs and other Balinese cuisine.

Jl. Mahendradatta No. 100, Denpasar : (0361) 490458

JImbaRan

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

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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

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KO Restaurant Authentic Japanese flavors and tasty delicacies only here.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Warung Ikan Bakar Mami Very affordable grilled fish delicacies.

Jl. Uluwatu II No. 30X, Jimbaran

KERoboKan Blooming Village Beautiful rice field views, great place to relax and have a drink.

Jl. Umalas No. 7, Kerobokan

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

Kuta Feast Buffet dinner overlooking Kuta Beach. Liveaction cooking. Traditional and international food. Kid-friendly.

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta : (0361) 8645555 The Harvest Jakarta’s most exclusive European pastry shop chain presents a slice of Paris.

Jl. Sunset Road No. 815, Kuta : (0361) 8496488 Ketumbar A great place serving European cuisine, with lovely staff.

Jl. Melasti, Kuta : (0361) 754144

SanuR Café Batu Jimbar Popular, child-friendly place to eat, with Sunday Indonesian snack food market.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 75A, Sanur : (0361) 287374

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

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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

Chandi Fresh, organic ingredients give all the dishes appealing sensory characteristics!

Jl. Laksmana No. 72, Seminyak : (0361) 731060

The Mozaic Culinary Workshop Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud : (0361) 975768 Email: info@mozaic-bali.com www.mozaic-bali.com

Three Monkeys Sanur Hot food, cool jazz, with flavors from Bali to Mecca.

Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur : (0361) 286002

Meja Restaurant and Bar Great atmosphere, food, and price.

IZE Hotel Jl. Kayu Aya No. 68, Oberoi, Seminyak : (0361) 8466996 Fayola A tiny café in Seminyak serving great healthy food. Don’t forget their desserts!

Jl. Raya Seminyak Gg. 14, Seminyak (in front of Ryoshi)

ubud Jendela House Small French restaurant offering authentic French cuisine.

Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud : (0361) 7141318 Gaya Gelato The greatest gelato in Bali.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 979252 or 979253 Laka Leke Restaurant Wonderful special Crispy Duck in a comfortable Ubud restaurant.

Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning,Ubud : (0361) 977565

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

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

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

Spa

Eastern Garden Martha Tilaar Spa Luxurious, holistic, and culture blending.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk No. 5A, Seminyak : (0361) 731648

Where to go

New Year’s Countdown with Earth, Wind & Fire Experience and Color Me Badd

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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

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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 Pulaki

LOVINA

Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

Ubud

AMLAPURA BANGLI

Sangeh

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

DENPASAR Canggu Sanur Seminyak 3 4 Legian Kuta

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

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/

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Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

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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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