Bali Buzz #13 by Bali Buzz by The Jakarta Post

Vol. 1/NoVember 13-NoVember 19, 2014

LENGIS HIJAU GivinG cookinG oil a second life Baby turtle release

Lingkar Art Space

Prison art

from THE EdiTor

Hot issue

Cover Photo: agung Parameswara

THIS laST weeK has been a particularly hot and humid time for bali, with some claiming these as the hottest days in decades. most of us, including yours truly, are struggling to survive the weather. If this is a preview of what we will have to suffer when global warming hits full force, then yours truly’s chances of survival are surely less than that of the dodo. Climate change is not the only environmental challenge the island is currently facing. The lucrative tourist industry has triggered unchecked development, rice field conversion and natural resource exploitation, all leading to environmental degradation. The ever-increasing population, coupled with the growing number of tourists, is exerting heavy pressure on natural resources, as well as exacerbating the island’s most enduring problem in modern time: uncollected trash and waste. In this edition, we feature Yayasan lengis Hijau, a local NGo that initiated a recycling program targeting used cooking oil generated by the local tourist industry. This is one of several initiatives launched by NGos and communities to tackle trash and waste. The island has yet to see a comprehensive and innovative program to handle this problem carried out and funded by the regional administrations. Hopefully, the bureaucrats will eventually realize and find a way to replicate the initiatives implemented by the NGos and communities. In the meantime, feel free to find out more and assist the local NGos and communities with innovative solutions to the island’s pressing problems.

bali Fashion Tendance 2015

–The Editor

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Baby turtle release “Teaching children the importance of safeguarding nature”

ozens of children aged between 4 and 7 years old happily helped 80 ad orable but vulnerable baby sea turtles return to their natural habitat — the open sea. The newly hatched green sea turtles, measuring just 6 centimeters, were very susceptible to predators looking to take their lives on their initial foray into the wild. The turtle release program is part of a conservation education program involving the Bali Turtle Conservation Group from Merta Segara fishing community, Gianyar regional administration, Bali Zoo and local schools Tunas Daud and Cheeky Monkey. The event was also held to commemorate national Flora and Fauna Day, which fell on Nov. 5. Considered one of the most

Words and photos Agung Parameswara

endangered species, the population of green sea turtles has drastically decreased in number. Birds, mammals and other predators, including humans, love to feast on young turtles. Seawater pollution is one major environmental peril that endangers the sea turtle population, while illegal trade in young turtles and their meat also makes life dangerous for these animals. Continuous and sustainable conservation and protection efforts have to be implemented to ensure the turtles do not become extinct. Educating young children to save the sea turtles is one of the simplest ways to protect these endangered creatures, while at the same time enhancing children’s awareness of the importance of securing the environment for their own future.

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Savour

Vin+ Seminyak first anniversary “A celebration of food and wine complemented by fashion, music and conviviality” Words and photos Chris O’Connor

ver 100 specially invited guests joined host general manager Charlotte Wesley and her team at Vin+ Seminyak on Friday evening to celebrate the first anniversary of one of Bali’s most iconic and instantly recognizable bars and restaurants. The evening, held in the visually stunning bamboo barrel-shaped lounge and dining space, successfully showcased many of the aspects that have contributed to an exciting and successful first year in Bali. The event was based around the Vin+ version of the highly successful paired wine lunches and dinners that have become a feature of Bali’s booming gastronomic circuit in recent years. To complement the great wines and food, the night saw DJ Robin Blixt spinning the tunes, a smooth jazz performance from Eva Scolaro, live acoustic set from Duo Ael, an evocative and sensual dance routine from Christina and Giuseppe of the Espen Salberg Studio, plus a fantastic fashion show by designer Espen Salberg, who among other things specializes in

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exotic dance outfits. Wine is obviously the passion of Vin+ and throughout the evening Ebby Reyhani, the Vin+ corporate wine ambassador, was on hand to support the fabulous staff and, as always, was full of informative and witty tales from the vineyard. The musical and fashion highlights were performed in between a plethora of courses that included an opener of beef Carpaccio with shaved parmesan, poached prawns on romaine leaf and mixed croquettes served on three-tiered stands presented with a fresh 2011 Pio Cesare Gavi, an Italian white wine with ripe fruit and a clean, spicy but mild fragrance, plus the delicious 2011 Domaine de la Tuilerie Celebration. This quite light, fruity Merlot was very popular and went particularly well with the beef. The main courses were also designed to share, being distributed around the 16 or so tables, and featured rare sliced ribeye with arugula salad and balsamic dressing, red wine octopus risotto, pan seared barramundi on Sicilian caponata, spiced king prawns with roasted chorizo and baby potatoes, plus an organic salad of roasted

pumpkin and feta cheese. The wines served with the main courses were the 2010 Italian Ruffino Libaio Chardonnay, a smooth and mineral varietal from Tuscany that was particularly good with the barramundi and salad, and the impressive 2008 Concha y Toro Marques de Cas Concha Syrah. The Concha is a complex and moderately big, but not overpowering, Chilean red with a nice balance of cherry, berry and citrus fruits. Quite spicy and with good length, it was my personal favorite and paired remarkably with the sliced ribeye. It retails for Rp725,000 (US$59.42) at Vin+, where in addition to buying wines to take home, diners eating in can select their favorite libation from the huge range in the shop to drink with their meal for a very modest corkage fee.

Before the happy invitees melted away into Bali’s sultry night, the evening’s tremendous dining was closed with the ever improving and increasingly popular Sababay Moscato d’Bali paired with tiramisu, mini lemon tarts and dark chocolate mousse. Saturday was back to normal at Vin+, as once again it opened its doors for lunch, dinner, drinks and, of course, retail wine sales. All of the wines and food served at the party are available on the extensive Vin+ menu and, if you pay them a visit be sure to check out the upstairs ArtSpace were world-renowned Dutch artist Nico Vrielink is currently exhibiting and selling some of his remarkable portraiture. Vin+ can be found at Jl. Kayu Jati 1, Seminyak.

Style

Bali Fashion

Tendance 2015

“This inaugural fashion event will pave the way for local designers to set 2015 trends” Words Desy Nurhayati Photos Courtesy of Bali Fashion Tendance

ashion lovers on the island will have the chance to delight in the latest collections from an array of promising local designers and international couturiers at Bali Fashion Tendance 2015. Putting bridal and resort wear in the spotlight, the event, to be held on Nov. 14-15 at TS Suites in Seminyak, will showcase hundreds of casual and cutting-edge works from 48 designers presenting urban wear, cocktail and evening wear, as well as ethnic contemporary collections. On the first day, the audience will see models strutting down the runway showcasing the designs of Manik G, Neli Gunawan, Mariana

Mariawan, Asti Kaleta, Angeliqa Wu, Bintang Mira, Yenli Wijaya, Dewi Suarjani, Tude Tugog and Yon Yulizar. Four designers, who are members of the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (APPMI) — Ali Charisma, Dwi Iskandar, Putu Aliki and Weda Githa, will exhibit special designs using materials supplied by Bintang Harapan textile company, one of the main sponsors. Eny Ming, Oka Diputra, Monika Weber, Mirah Tania, Zalora, IOCO, Gede Yudi and Ivan Gunawan will also line up to present their readyto-wear collections. Another fashion parade will be showcased on the second day, featuring the collections of Gee Batik by Sugeng Waskito, Calista Kebaya, Elfie Lila, Angie Blair, Bija and Anita Gazali. Other designers presenting their latest works will include De Jong, Selphie Bong, Linda Mariani, Espen Salberg and Melinda Looi. Additionally, the fashion party, which is

part of the Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW) 2015, will feature outfits created by several Balinese designers supported by Bank Indonesia and Denpasar’s Handicraft Council (Dekranasda). Their collections will bring the Balinese traditional fabric, endek, to new heights. Bali Fashion Tendance 2015 bears the theme Svarga Svarna (Golden Heaven), which depicts the island’s abundant potential in fashion design, ranging from traditional to contemporary trends, thanks to the richness of its culture and craftsmanship. “The role of Bali as a globally renowned tourist destination should not be overlooked in developing our national fashion industry. The island could be the window to introduce the creations of Indonesian designers to the world,” said Ali Charisma, IFW director and advisor to Bali’s chapter of APPMI. As the pioneer in developing Indonesia’s fashion industry, APPMI aims to make the

country the center of the vogue world by 2025. This will be achieved by empowering not only Jakarta but also other areas with potential, including Bali. “The island is suitable and promises to be the center of bridal and resort wear,” Ali commented. In addition to a fashion bazaar, Bali Fashion Tendance will herald a collective move by 16 brands through the pre-launching of the concept store D’Labels, with a glimpse of the collection featured in the event. The establishment of the concept store is aimed at helping local designers to develop their retail skills. “To improve our fashion industry, the designers’ infinite creativity should be backed by strong retail businesses,” added Ali. During the event, APPMI and the Industry Ministry will also establish the Indonesian standard for clothing sizes.

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Sight sight

Pura Langgar “ SImPle TemPle IN THe ISlamIC STYle buIlT “a l To Heal a HINDu KING” lT worDS aND PHoToS BrAm setiAwA w n wA

n bali, Hindu temples are usually architectural masterpieces with ornate and elaborate carvings and grand structures. However, Pura langgar, or Pura Dalem Jawa, in banjar Dadia Puri, bunutin village in bangli, is a rare example of simplicity and modesty, with Islamic elements to the building. These touches make the temple look similar to a langgar langgar, a small mosque found on the island of Java. located 35 kilometers northwest of Denpasar, Pura langgar is situated in beautiful surroundings with a large pond adorned by pink and white lotus flowers teeming with thousands of mujair freshwater fish. an ancestral temple, Pura langgar’s history links it to the blambangan kingdom from banyuwangi in east Java. The guardians of the temple are the royal family of Puri agung bunutin, whose ancestors were from the blambangan king’s lineage. The head of the Puri agung bunutin family, 73-year-old Ida I Dewa Ketut raka, shared his family’s history and the temple’s background. raka said the temple was built in 1568, commissioned by bunutin’s first king, I Dewa mas wilis. The king had five children—Ida I Dewa mas blambangan, Ida I Dewa mas bunutin, I Dewa wayahan mas, I Dewa made mas and I Dewa Nyoman mas. when the king stepped down from the throne, the crown prince, I Dewa mas blambangan, replaced him. The new king, however, suffered from an unexplained and mysterious sickness for more than three years. Despite a series of medical examinations and spiritual healing, he remained unhealthy. His younger brother, bunutin, initiated the performance of

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a nunas raos, literarily asking for spiritual guidance through the medium of a balian, a traditional balinese shaman-healer. “when performing the nunas raos, it was said they received a pewisik - spiritual guidance - asking the family to build a langgar to worship the deified ancestor Ida bhatara Dalem blambangan. This was not a langgar in terms of a muslim place of worship, rather a simple langgar temple – a small and modest Hindu place of worship,” explained raka. opinion in the royal family was divided. Some agreed to build such a temple, while others strongly opposed the idea saying it was against Hindu principles. Despite protests from his own family, bunutin insisted on building Pura langgar in the hope that his brother would recover from his illness. “believe it or not, a few days after the temple construction was complete, the king’s health improved,” said raka. The main temple building - utamaning mandala, andala, has ffour doors on one side symbolizing the source of goodness from every cosmological direction. The temple also has a doubletiered roof, similar to the small mosques in Java. “Initially, the temple was constructed of bamboo. we have already refurbished it three times, adding some balinese carvings and ornaments. The original building was very simple and modest, like a langgar in Java,” he added. In the interior of the temple stands a winged dragon statue honoring the deified ancestor Ida bhatara Dalem blambangan, who is believed to reside in the temple. There is also a large sacred stone. “only a pemangku - low priest, is allowed to enter this part of the temple,” raka said. For every ritual held in Pura langgar, worshippers are not allowed to present offerings that contain pork. “only chicken and ducks are used for offerings,” he noted. Interestingly, Hindu worshippers here are familiar with the concept of sacrifice - in muslim society known as qurban. The special day of sacrifice at Pura langgar is known as titi mamah. During the ritual, people present a calf that still

has soft, reddish hair known as a godel abang [red calf ]. The ritual is usually held on Tilem Sasih Kawulu, one month before Nyepi, the Day of Silence. “The cow is slaughtered and the meat delivered to the needy.” unlike other temples in bali, muslim visitors are allowed to perform prayers in the musholla (small mosque) built outside the temple. In august 2013, the royal family faced a challenging situation when some members of the banjar –the small hamlet of Dadia Puri, bunutin village, refused to support the Sawa wedana ritual of batara lelangit Dalem blambangan. The villagers argued that the royal family, as caretakers of Pura langgar, had allowed non-Hindus to perform prayers that were not in line with Hindu teachings. “That was a tough challenge, how to manifest the real concept of tolerance and to show understanding to people of different faiths. but we strongly believe in genuine human kindness. Pura langgar is a symbol of tolerance and harmony.”

Soul

go green “ N NGo STrIVeS To SPreaD “a PermaCulT l ure aCroSS THe ISlaND” lT worDS PiA VuOlteen l lteen AhO PHoToS COurtesy Of iDeP

hough the Indonesian Development of education and Permaculture (IDeP) office is only a 30-minute drive from Kuta, it feels like a world away. Instead of the constant blare of motorbikes and car horns, in batuan Kaler you can hear roosters and crickets. Instead of concrete and construction sites, there are flowers and garden plots. when you enter the IDeP compound, it soon becomes clear that this is, in fact, so w try to we much more than just an office. “we make our office a demonstration site, so that people can see permaculture in action. Seeing is believing,” says IDeP executive director ade andreawan. Permaculture may sound like a trendy new concept, but in reality it is anything but.

“Permaculture, or sustainable agriculture, is nothing new, our elders already knew about this. we w are just going back to the old ways, and trying to reintroduce this system to the community,” ade e explained. IDeP ID has as been promoting permaculture since 1999. Through its 15year history, the foundation has been a master of using tragedy to foster positive change and was founded amid the economic crisis that swept Indonesia in the late 1990s. The idea was to provide communities with ways to produce food, energy and other necessities in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. Then, in 2002, the bali bombing shook the whole community. once it became evident how unprepared the island was for such a devastating event, IDeP began providing training in disaster management as well. The work that IDeP does is not about quick fixes, rather it is about creating sustainable solutions that enable communities to thrive on their own. IDeP does everything from promoting permaculture among local farmers to improving waste management; from educating school kids in permaculture and waste reduction, to giving local women an opportunity to provide for their families by taking part in IDeP’s seed saving program. The organization has also set up a seed

saving program in a prison in central bali. after f fter training from IDeP, P, the P prisoners have been able to set up a small garden within the prison walls that not only provides the prisoners with their daily vegetables but also produces seeds that are sold in organic markets. The profits are used to provide biogas for the prison kitchen. all of this goes back to IDeP’s most important goal – resilience. or,rr, as their slogan puts it: helping people to help themselves. with the huge and seemingly endless tourism boom bali is experiencing, questions of sustainability, as well as disaster preparedness, are more topical than ever. with the island’s southern tip already teeming with hotels, resorts and restaurants, a very basic question of sustainability soon comes into play – simply, will there be enough water and

electricity to support further development. From IDeP’s perspective, a sustainable solution might be for officials to start actively promoting and supporting sustainable tourism in relatively underdeveloped areas, such as Karangasem and Klungkung. “There is potential there, just use it,” ade urges. Though IDeP’s work in bali is far from done, definite positive change is beginning to show – beginning with school lunches. In participating establishments, the school warung (food stalls) are moving away from fast food and are opting for healthier and more sustainable slow food. The kids are also bringing their own lunch from home, which directly decreases the amount of plastic used. all in all, it is a perfect example of sustainable development. when you change the way people live their everyday lives, you are truly changing the world. Happily, everyone can do their own part in this movement. every Friday, IDeP hosts Garden Day, a free event open to all. It is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture and to get your hands dirty. w want to give people the capacity to we “we bounce back if disaster strikes and to give them the ability to live in harmony with nature,” ade said, summing up IDeP’s main goal.

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Cover Story

Yayasan Lengis Hijau

Turning used cooking oil into biodiesel â&#x20AC;&#x153;A social enterprise recycles used cooking oil to address health and environment problems at onceâ&#x20AC;? Words Desy Nurhayati Photos Agung Parameswara and courtesy of Yayasan Lengis Hijau

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s a tourist destination, Bali has plenty of culinary pleasures for its visitors to enjoy. Consequently, thousands of hotels and restaurants on the island generate a large quantity of used cooking oil in their kitchens every day. However, as yet, there is no safe disposal solution for used cooking oil and most of it is not handled in an environmentally friendly or health-friendly way. Digging deeper into this issue, Caritas Switzerland, an organization focused on socioeconomic development, conducted a survey between 2010 and 2012 across more than 300 hotels and restaurants on the island. However, about 20 to 40 percent of the surveyed hotels and restaurants refused to disclose their disposal procedure for used cooking oil. The survey revealed that about 50 to 60 percent of the used cooking oil went to waste pickers or functional intermediaries, who would sell the oil to market traders and the owners of small food stalls, where it was reused to cook food. Finding its way into the woks of small food stalls, this overused cooking oil poses a serious risk to human health as the constant reheating produces carcinogenic substances. Worse, Caritas also found that about 10 to 20 percent of the hotels and restaurants disposed of their used cooking oil along with solid waste into landfills, where it would decompose and form methane, a very harmful greenhouse gas about 25 times more climate-damaging than carbon dioxide. The used cooking oil was also being discharged into water bodies, thus polluting the aquatic

environment and drinking water resources. Horrified by these facts, the team initiated a project to collect used cooking oil from hotels and restaurants to process the oil into biodiesel. They talked to hotel managements, convincing them to join the project would provide long-term benefits, not only for their businesses but also for the environment and people’s health. The used cooking oil generated by participating hotels and restaurants is collected regularly free of charge. Full containers are exchanged for clean empty ones on a regular basis. To implement the recycling project, Caritas established Yayasan Lengis Hijau as a nonprofit social enterprise, and trained a crew of local people to run the project. They set up a plant in Denpasar, where a biodiesel processor operates with a capacity of 3,000 liters per day. The machine is able to produce between 1,000 and 1,500 liters of biodiesel that fulfills international quality standards on a daily basis. Since the plant commenced operation in February last year, the Lengis Hijau team had managed to collect around 15,000 to 20,000 liters per month of used cooking oil, the raw material for the biodiesel, according to Lengis Hijau director Endra Setyawan. “We have signed a cooperation agreement with a 150 hotels and restaurants since the beginning of the project,” he said. Under the project, Caritas buys the used cooking oil from participating hotels and restaurants for Rp 2,000 (16 US cents) per liter and produces biodiesel at a production cost

of Rp 6,000 per liter. The biodiesel is sold to hotels and other industries that can use it to generate power and heat, thus reducing their carbon emissions and demonstrating their ecological and social responsibility. This environmentally friendly fuel is sold for Rp 10,800 per liter, lower than the price of diesel in the market, which can reach Rp 13,000 per liter. The proceeds from biodiesel sales are then used to cover the operational costs of Lengis Hijau. Thanks to the biodiesel, the hotels and industries can improve their CO2 balance, and at the same time effectively advertise their environmental and social credentials. The main obstacle is that many hotels have been reluctant to join the project because they already have their own way of managing used cooking oil, including selling it to intermediaries for Rp 4,000 per liter. “We still have to compete with the intermediaries, who buy cooking oil for double our price,” said Endra. Facing a shortage of raw material to fulfill demand, which reaches 60,000 liters per month, Lengis Hijau cooperates with a company based in Surabaya for an additional supply of used cooking oil. To address the problem, the enterprise continues to approach hotels, encouraging them to join the recycling project. “The sprawl of new hotels and restaurants on the island also opens greater opportunities for us to attract more participants. We try to convince them of

the benefits of joining this project,” Endra commented. He added that the implementation of the Program for Pollution Control, Evaluation and Rating (PROPER), a national program run by the Environment Ministry, also helped improve the awareness of hotels and restaurants of the need to comply with pollution control regulation and adopt “clean technology” for better environmental management. This recycling project was an example of how to combine carbon emission reduction with providing a stimulus to local development, said Caritas project coordinator Thorsten Reckerzügl. “The installation in Bali is a prime example of how important it is for biodiesel production to be community-friendly, since this is the first time used cooking oil has been recycled on the island. The recycling process emits no carbon, uses waterless purification and leaves so little waste that it is hardly noticeable.” Aside from a cleaner environment and economic development, the primary goal of this project is to take health-hazardous used cooking oil out of the island’s food chain. Overall, the project is expected to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting soil and water, and preventing health risks by reducing human consumption of overused cooking oil. To ensure the cooking oil waste was handled properly and not sold again on the market, Bali needed a regulation to control the distribution of used cooking oil, Endra noted. November 13, 2014

Space

Lingkar art space

“A forum for creative endeavors and an alternative space for youths movements” Words Luhde Suriyani Photos Luhde Suriyani and Anggara Mahendra

he sound of the loud, hard-edged music of a local punk band echoed from a small stage at the newly established art venue called Lingkar Art Space on the crowded Jl. Gatot Subroto Timur in East Denpasar. Hundreds of young people dressed in punk style danced to the music, protesting the planned reclamation of Benoa Bay. The concert was a special fund-raise to support the campaign to stop the government and investors from “ruining Bali” as the organizers said.

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The lyrics of the songs clearly expressed their protests against social injustice, cultural and environmental issues. Lingkar Art Space is not limited to concerts. On another occasion, it hosted a children’s festival — Festival Rare — attracting children from all walks of life. This unique venue hosts art gatherings, fashion shows, expos, creative art classes, to name just a few of the many events. At Lingkar Art Space, people, youngsters in particular, have a rare chance to speak out, to share their creative ideas and to come up with bold solutions for the problems faced by Bali and its people. A former garage and car wash center, it has been transformed into a hot cultural hub and hangout for local youths. “We don’t have any priorities for Lingkar Art Space. We are from Bali’s photographic community, so at first we created a space where young and talented photographers could develop their experimental art of photography,” said I Made Bayu Pramana, owner and founder of Lingkar Art Space. Pramana collaborated with fellow photographers I Made Roberto, I Putu Kadiana, Putu Dudyk Arya Putra and I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama to organize a range of photography exhibitions and workshops. “The city needs a friendly, warm and green public space that allows people to hold a variety of creative and innovative

endeavors,” said Pramana. When setting up the area, he deliberately kept several big, shady trees to foster a cool, green atmosphere in the midst of the noisy and polluted city of Denpasar. “Young people are reluctant to come to governmentmanaged venues, such as the Bali Arts Center,” he said. They find the tight, ineffective bureaucratic procedures disturbing when they are trying to use government facilities. “Young people are energetic. They want to work fast and effectively, they do not have the patience to wait for a long time when they know they have a good cause to get on with,” Pramana said. In such government-owned venues, young people may feel more stifled and reluctant to express their genuine feelings, let alone protest government policies that they think have no benefit for the public. “Lingkar Art Space provides a forum for young people to voice their aspirations and to showcase their talents in free and responsible ways,” he added. Pramana and his friends often provide the opportunity for young aspiring artists to perform free of charge, as long as they are strongly committed to the arts and society. Lingkar Art Space’s management deserves kudos from the people of Denpasar for its strong commitment to provide an ideal environment where talented and creative youths can thrive.

Savour

Triplo

“DoN’T CurSe THe TraFFIC, Do PraISe THe CoFFee” worDS aND PHoToS i wA wAy AyA yAn juniArtA t tA

was trapped on that strip of road between the Sunset road intersection and that now infamous lIo intersection on Friday morning, cursing the battered truck that kept spewing thick black smoke into my face. I was cursing, that is, until I made a decision to turn left and park my car in front of a green-colored convenience store. I bought a pack of menthol cigarettes, and, lo, I found a magnificent coffee shop that will surely be on the list of my favorite haunts. I should have thanked that truck driver instead of berating him. Triplo is the name of the coffee shop, at Jl. raya Kerobokan No. 82. It is a fresh addition to an otherwise very boring strip of road lined with generic-looking antique shops. It serves magnificent coffee. I tried its long black and gulped it down happily before ordering another one to take away. The service is fast and efficient and the prices are quite good. That one cup of long black, which came with a nice, tiny sweet biscuit, cost me only rp 15,000 (uS$1.23). The most expensive brew in Triplo only costs rp 20,000. Not bad at all. another bonus for a coffee lover who is also a chain-smoker, like myself, is that Triplo has a comfortable smoking area with a cozy sofa and a set of paintings on the wall. Free wi-Fi is available. It also gave me a chance to meet colorful characters, like Gek Hari, a balinese girl who was pursuing a relaxed life after an exhausting stint on a cruise liner. She loves Triplo so much that she regularly drops by twice in a single day and consumes two

coffees each visit. You can’t miss her. She is the gorgeous girl with an amazing tattoo on her right arm. “I like this place because it is much quieter than the other coffee shops. and the coffee is excellent,” she said. and there was also linda, a charming lady in a chic dress who drove all the way from echo beach to sip Triplo’s flat white. So, next time a traffic jam besieges you on that strip of road, do yourself a favor by turning left and dropping into Triplo.

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Soul

Prison art

“Painting brings mental relief, positivity to prisoners” Words and Photos Ni Komang Erviani

any prisoners in Kerobokan Penitentiary have been transformed into talented artists and their fabulous art has received remarkable appreciation from people in both Bali and overseas. Klemens was busy Saturday night showing Norwegian students studying philosophy and sport in Bali how he creates his oil paintings. Although the 25 year old is an inmate in Kerobokan prison, he and other artists from the prison were attending an auction of their work at Gateway College Bali in Kedonganan, Badung. “I really love to paint animals. Many kinds of animals,” Klemens said. Serving time in prison is not easy, but Klemens tries to remain positive and be productive by spending time in the prison workshop. Canvas, oil paints and brushes are now part of the daily activity for this native of East Nusa Tenggara, who is currently serving four years for a drug conviction. Over the last two years, he has created many paintings, mostly of animals. “I have never counted how many paintings I have done. I just enjoy the day creating my art while I serve time in prison,” he said. Two years ago, not long after he was incarcerated in Kerobokan prison, Klemens was introduced to the penitentiary painting workshop run by Australian drug convict Myuran Sukumaran. It was Sukumaran, a member of the Bali Nine who is on death row, who set up the painting workshop several years ago and who continues to teach and create art there. “Myuran taught me how to paint. Before I was in prison, I had no idea about art,” Klemens said. Klemens is not the only prisoner who has

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been transformed into an artist. There are many others actively expressing their artistic talent through the painting workshop. Their paintings have been exhibited at a variety of art events and sold in Indonesia and overseas. Last weekend was a very special day for at least 15 prison painters as their art was being exhibited and auctioned at an art and social event at Gateway College Bali. Five inmates had the opportunity for a rare night out to attend; four of them in the painting workshop and one in the silver jewelry workshop.

Twenty-nine paintings were auctioned, three of which were created by Sukumaran. In addition to the paintings, silver jewelry created by Kerobokan prisoners was also auctioned. The prison has been running a silver jewelry workshop for several years. As a result, at least Rp 43.7 million (US$3,574) was raised. “I think it is a really nice painting. I really wanted it, that’s why I bought it,” Teis Oliver Tyssøy-Larsen, a student taking home a tiger painting by Klemens for Rp 6.6 million, said. Larsen said that art was really needed as it had a positive impact. “I think that it’s good. The prisoners get the opportunity to do something even though they are sitting inside the prison,” he said. Kerobokan prison warden Sudjonggo said the money raised in the auction was not the main purpose of the event. “The major purpose of this event was actually not to sell the paintings, but to show people that the

prisoners have skills,” he said. The art workshops in the prison had had a positive impact on the prisoners, he said. “This is a great activity. This has proven that the jail is not only a place for bad things. Good things happen too. Those who could not paint can become great painters.” The prison, Sudjonggo said, had always encouraged inmates to be involved in activities while incarcerated. “Of course, there is a reward for them. At least, we attempt to give them a sentence reduction. It is not fair if we give the same treatment to those inmates who are active and those who are not,” he stated. The Law and Human Rights Ministry’s Bali office head, I Gusti Kompiang Adnyana, said that the painting workshop was a positive activity as the inmates could express their feelings and show their talent. “It is our task to educate and foster them to become better people. As they are busy painting, they can reduce bad thoughts,” he said. Øivind Klungseth Zahlsen, director of social and science studies at Gateway College Bali, who organized the event, agreed that art in the prison was very important. “This is our contribution as an education organization domiciled in Bali, to help the prison increase the educational level and activities in a positive way,” he said. Gateway College Bali has been actively supporting the prison’s painting workshop for several years and has also provided teachers for the inmates. “The focus is on something different, not negative. We are eager for them to feel that they are no longer an inmate, not a criminal, but an artist. That is important,” he noted.

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India appoints new cultural relations head

The 4th Archipelago Culinary Fest 2014 and Job Fair held on Oct. 18 at the recently opened Aston Ungasan Hotel & Convention Center brought together the best chefs, bartenders and baristas from Archipelago’s eclectic Bali hotel collection of 16 hotels and villas. Winston Hanes, regional general manager of Archipelago International, said the purpose of the event was to showcase the talent of local chefs and boost motivation, while at the same time raising the profile of Bali’s food and beverage industry. As a newcomer to Archipelago International’s family, Harper Kuta Bali Hotel participated enthusiastically in the annual event, represented by I Wayan Ceri Arta (bartender competition), Gede Indra (barista competition), Putu Priyanta and Eka Septiawan (cooking competition). From these three competitions, Harper Kuta Bali Hotel staff took 3rd place for Best Bartender and Best Cocktail from seventeen participants. The cocktail creation, named Green Paradise, was light Bacardi rum infused with Balimoon melon; a combination that was scored highly by the judges. This was an extraordinary achievement for a participant taking part in the competition for the first time. The bartender competition was divided into two parts, focusing on creative cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails, followed by international ordinances and rules. In the competition, participants were challenged to serve one cocktail and one mocktail within ten minutes, including preparation. “The event encourages each participant to present their best and showcase their skills, I Wayan Ceri deserved to win. Be the first, be the best.” said Nova Novita, director of sales and marketing Harper Kuta Bali Hotel.

Prof. Lokesh Chandra has taken over as the 17th president of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for the next three-year period. Chandra also holds the position of honorary director of the International Academy of Indian Culture, a premier research institution for Asian cultures. He has previously held several prestigious positions, including chairman of Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR), vice president of ICCR, and was a member of parliament (Rajya Sabha-Upper House) from 1974 until 1986. Chandra was awarded Padma Bhushan, one of the most prestigious civilian honors, in 2006 by the Indian government in recognition of his contributions to academic life and public discourse. His major life work has been the study of cultural interflow between India and other countries worldwide, beginning with India’s linguistic influence on the Indo-European languages of the west. He has written on the arts, history and literature of Siberia, Mongolia, Central Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, Cambodia and Indonesia. He has had over 596 works and texts published, and written extensively on India’s cultural relations with Southeast Asia. Some of his works include books and articles on the acculturation of Sanskrit in Java, Devadwipa Bali, classical art of Indonesia, Balinese worship, Ramayana in Indonesia, The Borobudur as a Monument of Esoteric Buddhism, King Dharmavamsa Teguh and the Indonesian Mahabharata, An Indonesian Inscription of Sankara, and others. The professor is familiar with several languages, including Hindi, Sanskrit, Pali, Avesta, Old Persian, Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Indonesian, Greek, Latin, German, French and Russian. Prof. Dr. I Gusti Putu Palgunadi of UNHI studied ancient Indian history and published several books under Chandra’s guidance. November 13, 2014

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Anniversary Party Lezat Nov. 14 Starts 8 p.m. Lezat Jl. Sukma No. 45, 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 BARC Movie & Info Night Nov. 18 Starts 8 p.m. Lezat Jl. Sukma No. 45, Ubud 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 Indyana Asia Tour Nov. 14 Starts 11 p.m. Don’t miss him on stage! Sky Garden Jl. Raya Legian, Kuta : (0361) 755423 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

Sunday Seafood Grill Every Sunday Enjoy the Sunday Seafood Grill at Petitenget’s hip Urchin Grill & Raw Bar. The freshest seafood cooked to perfection, refreshing salads and mixologist wine cocktails. Food only Rp 360,000++, with cocktails and additional Rp 250,000++ Urchin Grill & Raw Bar Jl. Petitenget, 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, Tanjung Benoa : (0361) 776604 The Yak Awards Nov. 14 Starts 6 p.m. Celebrating a decade of decadent, dedicated, definitive, deluxe design. Mozaic Beach Club Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan

Food & Drinks Canggu

Berawa Beach Tavern Great tavern to enjoy sunset with cold beer, barbeque, hot dogs, and sport shows. Jl. Perancak, Berawa, Canggu Echo Beach House Restaurant Every sunset, legendary barbecue with fresh seafood, prawns and lobsters, imported steaks, mouthwatering ribs and fresh, organic salads. Jl. Pura Batu Mejan, Canggu : (0361) 7474604

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Bamboo Chic Enjoy Asian fusion food in the beautiful Le Meridien hotel, open to walk-in guests, as well as hotel guests. Jl. Bukit Permai, Jimbaran : (0361) 8466888 The Cuisine Toast the sunset and enjoy a seafood dinner in Jimbaran Bay. Kedonganan Beach, Jimbaran : (0361) 8081777

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Kedai Tjap Loko Traditional street food after midnight! Jl. Braban, Kerobokan : 081311152009 Warung Bambuku One of the best nasi campur warung in Bali! Jl. Sunset Road No. 98, Kerobokan : 0815 935 351589

Kuta

Ketumbar A great place serving European cuisine, with lovely staff. Jl. Melasti, Kuta : (0361) 754144 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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Cocoa Story Affordable menu and hot red velvet latte tempts you time and time again. Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 99, Sanur

Warung MTV Special foods from across Indonesia. Try the Kondro (beef soup) and the delish Bailey’s Pancake! Jl. Marlboro Barat, Denpasar

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Ganesha Ek Sanskriti Ubud Indian Restaurant & Bar Ganesha Ek Sanskriti, the only true authentic Indian cuisine in Bali. Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud : 0828 971 91000 or 0887 385 0589 E-mail: ganeshaubudbali@gmail.com www.ganeshaeksankriti.com Luxe Café Organic dining in a minimalistic styled café hidden in central Ubud. Jl. Kajeng No. 20, Ubud : 082145493144

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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

Crema Illy Coffee & Gelato Good food and drinks. Jl. Danau Tamblingan (next to Bali Deli), Sanur

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

Warung Mak Beng Traditional Balinese fish dishes. Jl. Hang tuah No. 45, Sanur

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

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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 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.

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Eat Well Recommended for meat lovers, a wide selection of meaty foods from hamburger to steak. Jl. Raya Basangkasa, No. 36, Seminyak : (0361) 737745

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

Sisterfields A great place for brunch, be there before 4 p.m. as they open only for breakfast and lunch. Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak

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

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