Bali Buzz #49

Vol. 1/August 6-August 12, 2015

Jazzy Ubud Mengening beach

The 3rd Bali Para Games 2015

Welcoming Hokule’a

from THE editor

Jazz

Cover Photo: Anggara Mahendra

Good music is allegedly not only good for the ears but also the soul. If that’s true, then this month our souls are in for a major treat of goodness with three music-laden festivals taking place back-to-back.

This weekend we have the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, a musical gathering that combines the charming improvisations of the musical genre with the enchanting rural landscape of Ubud.

UVJF will be immediately followed by Jazz Market by the Sea, a three-day event at the captivating grounds of Taman Bhagawan in Tanjung Benoa. While Ubud offers a view of lush rice fields and winding dirt paths, Tanjung Benoa is a coastal village with beautiful beaches and lively water sports.

Toward the end of August, the five-day long Sanur Village Festival will take place at Segara Ayu Beach. This annual festival will also feature many musical performances.

This edition’s cover story is a preview of the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, a sort of call-out for all music lovers out there to pack their bags and rush to Ubud.

---The Editor

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Contents

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‘Nasi Campur’ at Pasar Badung

05 Mengening beach

07 August winds 08 Jazzy Ubud 10 Welcoming Hokule’a 11 Rip Curl Cup 2015 12 Seafood delights

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Morning encounter

Words Marlowe Bandem Photos Marlowe Bandem and Johny Raymond Singgih

“A cycling trip brings many surprises”

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ycling is a revealing way to explore the island. It gives you a chance to savor the landscape in a more deliberate way, as well as access to places that other means of transportation, such as motorbikes and cars, cannot reach. Such access often leads to surprises that make all that breathless pedaling worthwhile.

A recent morning cycling trip along Sanur’s shoreline rewarded us not only with fresh air and a gorgeous sunrise—the perfect backdrop for one of our fellow cyclists, who also happens to be a yoga freak, to do a challenging pose, but also with several geometric structures erected for Sprites 2015, a collaborative performing arts project conceived by the island’s prominent architect Yoka Sara.

Another fellow cyclist reported that a trip along the Tanjung Benoa shoreline had brought the view of a colossal US Navy aircraft carrier, a sight that reminded him how a manmade structure could inspire both wonder and trepidation at the same time.

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‘Nasi Campur’

at Pasar Badung Words and photos Elisabeth Ririn

“Titra’s ‘nasi campur’ can consist of a portion of steamed rice served with stirfried spicy peas, ‘jukut nangka’ (young jackfruit soup) and ‘lawar ayam’ (diced chicken with grated coconut and spices)”

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asi campur literarily means mixed rice, but is in fact steamed rice served with various side dishes. It is one of the most popular meals across Indonesia, including on the island of Bali.

This local comfort food is easy to find, with unlimited choices of taste, price and variation.

But visitors to Badung’s traditional market will find a special nasi campur sold at one food stall.

Ni Ketut Titra, a native of Klungkung regency, has been selling nasi campur at Pasar Badung for almost 13 years.

She is famous for her delicious food, which includes nasi ketela (steamed cassava mixed with steamed rice). Sitting at her food stall enjoying the ambience of the lively market is an interesting way to spend some time in the same way as ordinary Balinese people.

The vibrant businesses being run by people in the market make it a lively setting to taste this native Klungkung food.

Titra’s nasi campur can consist of a portion of steamed rice served with stir-fried spicy peas, jukut nangka (young jackfruit soup) and lawar ayam (diced chicken with grated coconut and spices). You can also ask for slices of urutan (fried pork sausage). Other variations are also

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available as Titra cooks dishes such as ayam betutu (steamed chicken stuffed with spices), sambal goreng (fried chili paste), tempeh, sambal matah (diced raw shallot, chili and shrimp paste in coconut oil), babi kecap (pork marinated in soy sauce), fried fish, fried salted fish and pork skin crackers.

Customers can choose any combination for their nasi campur, depending on their taste.

Dania Desak Made, one of her loyal customers, always picks lawar ayam, sweet crunchy tempeh, sambal goreng and sayur bejeg (vegetable soup).

Titra said she opened her food stall from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “But many times, all the food is sold before 1 p.m.,” she said. She sells a portion of nasi campur for between Rp 10,000 (74 US cents) and Rp 15,000. “Many people come here to buy nasi campur to take home,” she said.

On special days, she cooks 15 kilograms of rice and nasi tela and has sold it all within an hour.

For avid food lovers, tasting nasi campur a la Klungkung in Pasar Badung is a good opportunity to enjoy real, authentic Balinese food.

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s the sun was about to disappear below the horizon, some couples were seen getting themselves ready for their pre-wedding photo sessions on Mengening beach.

This is a common sight here as the beach, located in Cemagi village in Badung, has become a favored spot for both local and foreign couples to take commemorative photos before their wedding day.

The large rocks scattered over the sand—the characteristic of this beach, coupled with the constant splashing waves, create a photogenic and scenic background.

The beach is not especially windy and the waves are not too high, making it quite easy to get the right moment to click the camera.

There is also a Hindu temple, Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus, looking out to the ocean, which, although surrounded by large rocks, is

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Next to the temple is a narrow path leading to the temple’s backyard; overlooking the ocean and adorned with atolls, this is the preferred location for visitors wanting to fish or enjoy the beautiful sunset.

To find the beach, take the road from Denpasar heading toward Tanah Lot, then simply follow the signs to Cemagi until you find a left turn heading to the tranquil village surrounded by rice fields. It is about a 40 minute drive from Denpasar.

Park at the end of the road, near the temple, then take the steps down to the beach. The steps are in the midst of some shrubs, but are not too difficult to find.

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Sport

The 3rd Bali Para Games 2015 “Annual sports competition for disabled athletes”

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or the third time, the Bali Sports Foundation (BSF) presented the annual Bali Para Games from July 23 to Aug. 2, providing an opportunity for disabled Indonesian athletes to compete against teams from Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.

Titles were up for grabs in sports including wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, boccia, power lifting, wheelchair shooting, stick fighting, blind judo, blind soccer and swimming, as well as goalball.

Wheelchair rugby opened the games but unfortunately, due to the ash cloud from the eruption of Mount Raung, the athletes from Malaysia and Thailand were unable to attend.

The majority of the Australian wheelchair rugby athletes were seasoned players and they showed great sportsmanship by mentoring the novice Indonesian team.

Wheelchair rugby is a high-contact sport for those with cervical spinal injuries and combines elements of handball, wheelchair basketball and rugby. Indonesia is now part of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) family for this highly popular sport played across the world.

Saturday saw the boccia competition commence under the guidance of Kenneth Soh from Singapore Boccia. The game is specifically for athletes with severe disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or those affecting motor skills.

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The Indonesian players, all relatively new to the game, took the opportunity to learn as much as possible throughout the weekend from Soh, a seasoned coach, classifier and official.

Across Aug. 1 – 2, other competitions took place, including stick fighting, which is based on Eskrima, a weapon-based martial arts using sticks originating from the Philippines contested at the Para Games by deaf/mute athletes. The Para Games competition served as lead up to the International Stick Fighting Competition to be held in Bali in Sept.

The swimming competition was relatively new for many of the athletes who competed this year, with many only having been swimming for a short time.

“Swimming is an overall fitness sport for most people. But for those with a disability, it is even more difficult to master, as any disability can affect their balance, centre of buoyancy, coordination and overall confidence,” said BSF founder Rodney Holt.

Meanwhile, shooting was open to athletes with a physical impairment leading to reduced function in the lower and/or upper limbs. Many of the athletes who competed had only been involved in the sport for less than one year.

A goalball demonstration was held to introduce athletes to a game specifically created for those living with vision

impairment. The game originated in Europe as a rehabilitation program for World War II veterans and is now a Paralympics sport played worldwide.

The fast-paced wheelchair basketball, coupling individual skill with teamwork and match strategy, was contested by teams from Taiwan, Malaysian, Singapore and Indonesia, with Taiwan beating Malaysia in the gold medal play off. Singapore and Indonesia played for bronze, with the more experienced Singaporean team claiming victory.

“The Bali Para Games is now three years old and we are excited to see an increasing number of competitors and greater interest in sports for those with disabilities,” Holt said.

BSF believes that sport can positively change lives, whether able-bodied or living with a disability. For those living with disabilities, this change can be nothing short of miraculous. Sport not only improves health and fitness but can have a more profound impact on confidence, self-esteem and overall mental health.

“We hope that over the coming years all the service sectors in Bali, such as tourism, retailing, education and government, will rise up to the need to provide equality of access to all Indonesians living with a disability and the growing number of disabled visitors to Bali. BSF believes that sport is a vehicle to help bring about this change,” Holt concluded.

Sight

August winds “Time to fly kites”

Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

father and his son entered a small shop selling colorful kites on Jl. Raya Sempidi in Badung. The boy enthusiastically looked through the selection to choose his favorite. “I let my boy play with kites as it has so many benefits.

He can hone his kite-flying skills and, more importantly, his emotional control,” said the father.

The boy picked a black and white bebean (fish-shaped) kite, which was bigger than his tiny body.

July and August are the best time to fly kites on the resort island and Bali hosts several local and international kite festivals that feature hundreds of giant traditional kites.

Padang Galak and Mertasari beaches in Sanur, Lebih Beach in Gianyar and beaches in Tabanan are the venues for these annual kite festivals and draw hundreds of participants from every banjar (traditional hamlet) keen to show off its kite-flying skills.

Each type of traditional kite has its own competition, with heats of 10 teams vying for the best launch and longest flight The bebean style is the largest kite and looks like a broad-mouthed, split-tailed fish.

The janggan style has a broad, flowing cloth tail that can reach more than 100 meters in length, while the leaf-shaped pecukan requires the most skill to fly, as its unstable form often

tumbles to the ground.

There will be at least 10 local and international kite festivals in Bali up until October, when the island will enter the wet season.

Kite makers have been working hard since March, creating traditional and modern kites, with some featuring superheroes like Spiderman, Superman and Batman, as well as popular cartoon figures such as Angry Birds, Sponge Bob, Doraemon and Shaun the Sheep.

Gusti Made Artika is a mechanic by training, but says, “During the kite season, I close my workshop and create kites.”

“It started just before Nyepi, our day of silence, when I sold materials to make ogohogoh effigies used on the eve of Nyepi. Then I start making kites,” said the 54-year-old father.

Artika is a natural artisan, whose kite-making skills run in his family. He creates the 2.5 meterwide bebean kites. “I have loyal customers who buy my kites for hobbies and competitions.”

“Flying kites used to be a leisure activity for farmers in Bali after the long and tiring harvest.

It used to be a symbol of thankfulness for the abundant harvest.”

Today, flying kites is a competitive activity and a tourist attraction and during the season, all day, every day the Balinese sky is filled with thousands of colorful kites.

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Jazzy Ubud â&#x20AC;&#x153;World-class jazz in a truly Balinese settingâ&#x20AC;?

Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Anggara Mahendra and Courtesy of Ubud Village Jazz Festival

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ove music and willing to travel? Then Ubud should be your top destination this weekend as the annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will pamper the audiophile in you with a rich line-up of local talent, Indonesian prodigies, as well as foreign stars, in a two-day musical gathering starting Friday, Aug. 7.

Among the participating musicians are New York-based woodwind maestro Oran Etkin, whose highly acclaimed album Gathering Light shows influences from the traditional music of Israel, Japan and Indonesia. Jazz critic Dan Bilawsky eloquently praised this album as: “firm evidence that the world is Etkin’s oyster, palette and muse. This is global jazz done the right way.”

Etkin is also known for his tireless educational efforts to bring jazz to children.

Other well-known names are the Future Leader Jazz Award 2015 winner Alex Lahey, Australian saxophonist Julian Banks, Canadian bassist Sylvain Gagnon and American vocalist Laura Brunner.

Participating Indonesian artists include prominent musicians such as Dwiki Dharmawan, Indra Lesmana, Dewa Budjana, Nita Aartsen and Nial Djuliarso, while Balibased musicians comprise Yuri Mahatma, Koko Harsoe, and Sandy Winarta. Balinese musician Gus Tu Brahmanta will feature a fusion between jazz and Balinese gamelan to enhance the local flavor of the festival.

Their performances are promised, in the words of UVJF co-founder and director Anom

Darsana, to transform Ubud into “a jungle of sounds”.

Anom, a Swiss-educated sound engineer who founded Antida Sound Garden, one of the island’s liveliest music and cultural spaces, initiated UVJF three years ago with Yuri Mahatma, a seasoned musician and educator who founded the Underground Jazz Movement.

“We are not aiming to be a massive festival.

We want to present a quality, elegant festival with a strong character. Last year we recorded around 8,000 spectators and we expect the number to grow to 10,000 this year,” Anom said.

One of the highlights of the UVJF is the Bali Jazz Summer School, an educational program aimed at providing the skills and knowledge necessary for local musicians to take their creativity to a new level.

The program, which took place Aug. 1-6 in Sanur, was the fruit of collaboration between UVJF with the Dutch Jazz Summer School in South Korea, an educational program organized in 2009 by Dutch saxophonist Ben Van Den Dungen.

“A musician needs to continuously challenge himself by exploring new aesthetic possibilities.

This program provides participating musicians with the tools and stimulation to drive them forward,” UVJF co-founder Yuri Mahatma said.

A seasoned musician, Yuri expressed his concern over what he saw as the prevailing “musical complacency” among the younger generation of musicians.

“They think that being a musician is about

having a regular gig at cafés or pubs and they are satisfied with only achieving that objective.

We want to spur them to realize that being a musician is a whole lot more than that, it’s about creating music and inspiring people,” he said.

The program saw seven music professors fly from the Netherlands to teach 40 students, mostly career musicians, in a five-day intensive course designed to jolt their minds into a state of creativity.

“The most important thing [in music] is the human aspect, the creative process that underlies the creation. In the course, we are trying to give them the ambience for the creative process,” Van Den Dungen said.

It was not an easy task, he admitted, considering the fact that jazz education was

fairly new here.

“For example, jazz education has a long history in Holland, where we have ten music conservatories. Here we are trying to establish that in five days.”

UVJF will once again take place at ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Arts), a spacious compound with a lush garden and a large prized art collection on the southern outskirts of Ubud.

Traffic is usually heavy at noon and in the early evening, with a suffocating gridlock regularly taking place at the junction some 200 meters south of the UVJF main gate, so visitors are advised to time their travel to the venue wisely.

The full program can be accessed at ubudvillagejazzfestival.com.

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ali recently welcomed the historic visit of Hokule’a, a sailing ship from Hawaii built in the tradition of its ancient mariners.

The treasured voyaging canoe arrived on the island last Friday, after sailing the Indian Ocean from Australia on a 10-day voyage from Darwin.

Anchoring near Mercure Sanur Resort, the vessel—with captain Nainoa Thompson as navigator and a crew of 12 mariners, was welcomed by local officials in a ceremony on Saturday.

Students and teachers from local grade schools were also present at the ceremony.

The Hokule’a crew and the students exchanged dances and music, with the crew performing the hula and the students presenting the Balinese dances sekar jempiring and joged bumbung to the delight of the Hawaiian visitors and tourists on the beach.

The captain said he and his crew were grateful for all the hands and hearts that had helped bring Hokule’a to Bali, saying they were deeply moved by the warm reception extended to them by the people and government of Bali.

“We have been planning and training hard for this moment for about six years. Thousands of people were involved in this landfall and arrival in Bali,” said Thompson, president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

Bali was chosen as the boat’s first stop in the Indian Ocean on its epic voyage retracing the route of the ancient explorers who traveled and populated the Pacific and Oceania.

With its abundance of temples and traditional fishing villages and farms, the crew said that the island was a global highlight they were looking forward to exploring.

The visit to Bali’s cultural and educational sites is to further the mission of the worldwide voyage: Mālama Honua, which means to care for “island Earth”.

“We explore and discover new things. We cherish the Earth, and we believe that there are things we need to take care of, environmentally

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Welcoming Hokule’a “A historic Hawaiian voyaging canoe lands in Bali” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI Photos Luhde Suriyani and Courtesy of Polynesian Voyaging Society

and culturally. The voyage around the world is an expression of that,” Thompson said.

During their time on the island, crewmembers intend to seek stories of hope from the people of Bali, looking for new approaches to sustainable living from a community rich with history and a combination of traditional and modern culture.

This is the first time for the 40-year-old vessel to travel in waters beyond the Pacific, where it has sailed up to 150,000 miles. Boats like Hokule’a were once used by the ancient mariners to navigate heroic distances using

only the currents and stars.

The 62-foot long Polynesian voyaging canoe was launched on March 8, 1975.

“We’ve always thought about going around the world, but we had not done it because it was a dangerous and expensive thing to do.

But in 2008, leaders in Hawaii decided that we needed to do something for future generations and for the Earth. Climate change is impacting culture, biology, the chemistry of the ocean and how we live, all putting our children at risk. “….so the voice of our community said ‘let’s go, let’s sail around the world and do

something on behalf of the world’s children’,” Thompson noted.

For the current voyage, Hokule’a left Hawaii on May 30, 2014, with the intention of returning to Hawaii in June 2017. “We have sailed 14,000 miles and have another 33,000 miles to go in the next two years.”

Thus far, the voyage has brought the ship to French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Darwin (Australia) and Bali. The ship plans to depart Bali on Aug. 9 for the Cocos Islands on route to Mauritius and Madagascar.

Sport

Rip Curl Cup 2015 “Local surfers run wild as the quest for the cup kicks off” Words Desy Nurhayati Photos Courtesy of Rip Curl

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he Rip Curl Cup is back and is already rolling out the good times in fine style.

Running for the 12th time this year, the event got underway on Aug. 1 with a spectacular celebration opening the competition’s waiting period that same day.

During the opening ceremony, a local Hindu priest met the surfers on Padang Padang Beach for a 5 p.m. prayer and ceremonial blessing.

Local kecak dancers took center stage, before a traditional wayang puppet show rounded off the evening’s entertainment.

This year, the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang event window runs from Aug. 1 to 31. The reduced field for the main event and shorter waiting period increase the possibility of scoring incredible waves and witnessing the best action the event has ever seen.

The battle for the one competition position up for grabs was as tight as it has ever been between the 32 Indonesian competitors.

At the trial, it was Agus Blacky Setiawan, flying the flag for Uluwatu, who secured his spot in the Rip Curl Cup for the first time.

Held in tricky three-to-four foot tubes, first at The Peak in the morning, then moving to Racetracks as the tide dropped out, competition was fierce with numerous excellent scores dropped across the rounds for long draining barrels.

Raju Sena locked in the highest scoring wave of the day, a 9.5 in the quarter finals, while Setiawan provided the day’s only other

nine-point ride, scoring an even 9.0 in round one.

Semi-final one was a slow affair, with Made Loco Swastika and Koko Mitsua coming out on top at the end of a wave-starved 25-minutes, eliminating the polished Dede Suryana and Sena along the way.

In the second semi-final, Mustofa Jeksen took the honors on the back of the highest scoring wave of the semis, 8.75 for a doublebarrel beauty.

The final was a fitting conclusion to a day of heated battle. With the tide bottoming out, Racetracks served up the lightning quick walls it is known for and Jeksen opened up with a 5.5 to take an early lead.

With a minute left, Setiawan took off on the sealer, finding a tube then slamming the door on his opponents as he hammered the end section and rode out elated.

Coinciding with the Rip Curl Cup trials was the annual Padang Padang beach clean up, where Rip Curl staff and volunteers from Project Clean Uluwatu cleaned the beach, valley and car park.

This year sees the introduction of the new Dawn Patrol show, a twice weekly video catchup with competitors showcasing the best free surf action from the archipelago in and around the waiting period.

The first edition aired Monday, featuring a wrap of this year’s opening ceremony and trials and an interview with trial winner Setiawan.

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Seafood delights “Dining on Pabuahan Beach in Jembrana”

Words and photos Eka Juni Artawan

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embrana regency in the westernmost part of Bali is famous for its culinary specialties. Ayam betutu men tempeh, hot and spicy steamed chicken marinated and stuffed with basa genep (traditional Balinese spices and herbs), is one of Jembrana’s culinary landmarks.

But when you visit the regency’s widespread fishing villages, you will find they are a haven for fresh seafood, comparable to the renowned restaurants on Jimbaran Beach in southern Bali.

Pabuahan Beach in Negara, the capital of Jembrana, offers a myriad of grilled fresh seafood.

Home to local fishermen, Pabuahan Beach is located around 25 kilometers from Gilimanuk port and 10 kilometers from Negara. It is sandwiched between the popular Candikusuma and Rening beaches, favorite venues for recreation.

Like other traditional fishing villages, Pabuahan is full of small huts belonging to the fishermen’s families. Fishing boats are moored in front of

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their houses, overlooking the beautiful sea view.

To improve their living conditions, a number of fishermen have opened food stalls to sell their daily catch.

Harianto, a 35-year-old fisherman, opened a small seafood café in 2003. “At that time, only a very few people came to Jembrana as it didn’t have many interesting tourist attractions,” he said.

He built Warung Pondok Waru café on a 900-meter plot of land with start-up capital of less than Rp 200,000 (US$14.80). “In the past, this village was a dirty slum. We wanted to make it an attractive site for domestic and foreign visitors,” said Harianto.

Warung Pondok Bambu is shaded by dozens of coconut trees and has a number of bale bengong, or gazebos, where guests can sit and eat.

Harianto now employs 20 people to serve his customers. “My customers range from passersby to local residents and even highranking government officials bringing guests for lunch or dinner.”

The café offers both saltwater and freshwater fish. “We procure our fish and seafood from local fishermen in Jembrana, as well as from Banyuwangi fish market in East Java. Every day, we need around 200 kilograms of fish and seafood,” said Harianto. He also said the café sold frozen seafood.

When eating at the café, visitors can choose their own fish or seafood, which will then be cooked and served with a plate of steamed rice and mixed vegetables.

While the cafés and food stalls are growing and their businesses are lucrative, the owners and managers are concerned over the diminishing marine resources.

“When the wind is strong, the fishermen come home empty handed. Worst of all, nature has not been so kind to us here. The beach is being eroded by massive sea abrasion.”

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

Freelance driver, speaks English, is honest and reliable.

Contact: 0819 9996 1750

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

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

Painting courses, professional artist. Call 0361 837 2501

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

Private courses in the Chinese language. Simple system.

Call: 0818 055 60595 / 0813 382 17788

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

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

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

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

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

0817 470 3070

Swimming, private courses. For more information please call 0818 054 19300

Relaxing Thai massage for women. Contact: 0822 3760 3026

Web design, SEO, and video editing service. Portfolio : creativewebdesign.com Contact : 0819 9938 5206

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

Wood & composite decking specialist & carpenter. Email : woodworking.bali@yahoo.co.id 081999857305

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

www.BaliShoot.com. Affordable commercial advertising photography.

Island Buzz Rooftop Day Club

Hong Kong’s best burgers now in Bali

A new entertainment facility is now open in Jimbaran at MaxOneHotels.

Rooftop Day Club is a one-stop entertainment center provided to hotel guests and outside visitors providing a warm atmosphere, magnificent views of Jimbaran Bay and Kuta, a beautiful sunset, food, drinks, cocktails and live performances from DJs, electric percussion and art performances.

Located on Jl. Raya Uluwatu, the Rooftop Day Club team has prepared interesting promotions for food, drinks and cocktails and ensured the ambience, music, lighting and performances will captivate. Aimed at a broad swathe of Bali’s residents and visitors, from young to old, college students to socialites, businessmen to expats and hoteliers, Rooftop Day Club has something for everyone.

The strategically located MaxOneHotels features a surf pop art theme and has 98 comfortable rooms with private balconies, MaxBistro restaurant, MaxSpa, Love Shack Bar, a business corner, swimming pool and meeting room.

Rooftop Day Club is open every Saturday from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.

The Butchers Club, considered by foodies and culinary critics alike to offer the best burgers in Hong Kong, is open in Bali and serving up its signatures in the middle of Seminyak.

Located on Jl. Cendrawasih, just past L Hotel and on an intersection with Jl. Petitenget, the Butchers Club’s newest addition has all the ingredients to become the island’s definitive goto burger venue.

While the original Hong Kong flagship, in the urban district of Wan Chai, is a tiny hole-in-thewall, here the club has embraced the relaxed island vibe with a 1,200 square foot interior and a beer garden for long, lazy nights swigging bourbon under the stars.

There are limited editions on the [not-so-secret] secret menu, which might include the cult Double Happiness burger and a sneak peek of the Captain Ahab barramundi burger. Some are blink-and-you’ll-miss-it specials, while others might just stick around, because they’re that good.

Tripled-cooked duck fat fries and a line-up of some serious bourbon are highly tempting.

Open now.

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com

ART & CULTURE CORNER Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Denpasar Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

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

Jimbaran Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

W presents Music Curator Showcase Vol. 1 Aug. 9 From 4 - 10 p.m.

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

Ubud Village Jazz Festival

Aug. 7 – 8 Annual international jazz in the gorgeous grounds of ARMA. Arma Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud ubudvillagejazzfestival.com

Events Calendar of Events

Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival Aug. 7 Potato Head Beach Club Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak sunnysideupfest.com 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

BBQ and Beats Every Friday and Saturday From 4 – 7 p.m.

Cocoon Beach Club Jl. Pantai Double Six, Kuta

Food & Drinks

Circue Du Freak Bikini Party Aug. 8 Starts 2 p.m.

Summer bikini party. Circus theme. Come and get your freak on!

Ku De Ta Jl. Kayu Aya No. 9, Seminyak

Canggu

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

Denpasar

Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 - 11 a.m.

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

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

Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.

Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

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 Ombak Bali Surf Film Festival Aug. 6 Starts 6 p.m.

La Plancha Jl. Pantai Mesari, Seminyak : (0361) 730603 Petani Restaurant Special Performances Every Friday – Balawan Starts 7:30 p.m.

Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200 Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

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

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Milk & Madu Kid-friendly restaurant with great breakfast menu.

Jl. Pantai Berawa No. 52, Canggu : (0361) 4081872 Black Canyon Amaris Jl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar : (0361) 9378042 / 9378043

Kerobokan

Delizie Restaurant & Bar Specialist in pork ribs. A must-try while in Bali.

Jl. Pengubengan Kauh, Kerobokan

Kuta

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

Seminyak

Cali Deli Serving Bahn Mie Vietnamese sandwiches with large choice of fillings and spreads.

Jl. Nakula No. 7, Seminyak (opposite TS Suite)

Tuban

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

Activities Courses Dance Lessons Dance for life.

Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x : (0361) 7452045

Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Mawang Village, Ubud

Kuta Traditional & Modern Performances Every day (Except Wednesday) Starts 8 p.m.

Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta : (0361) 762750

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

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

Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn more about Balinese culture and music.

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

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

Spa Bodyworks Jl. Kayu Jati No.2, Petitenget : (0361) 733317 Fivelements Puri Ahimsa Banjar Baturning, Mambal : (0361) 469206

Museums

Antonio Blanco’s Renaissance Museum Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud. : (0361) 975 502 Bali Museum Jl. Letkol Wisnu, Denpasar Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Mondays.

Museum Le Mayeur Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays.

Tour & Travel Agent

Perama Tour & Travel Bali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia.

Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience.

Head Office Jl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808 peramatour.com

Shopping

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454 Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303 Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081 Bintang Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Yoga Manik Organik Yoga Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 85, Sanur : (0361) 8553380

Trekking Bali Trekking Tour Explore Bali with experienced guides and savor unforgettable moments. : 0878 618 63656 balitrekkingtour.com

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go Bali Fun Kids & Family Fest

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Aug. 22 Starts 2 p.m.

A special day for the whole family with fun activities and concert by CJR. : 0813 371 34187/ 0851 030 20499 dewatatiket.com

Jazz Market By The Sea

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Aug 14 – 16 It’s all about jazz in August! Book your tickets at jazz-market.com Taman Bhagawan Jl. Pratama No. 70, Tanjung Benoa

The Butchers Club

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The best burger you can ever imagine!

Jl. Cendrawasih, Petitenget, Kerobokan : (0361) 8974004 butchersclub.co.hk

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

DENPASAR Sanur

5 6 2 Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Nusa Dua

Penida Island

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

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

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

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Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel

Tjakra 7 Spa

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

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Enjoy the best private beachfront location in Kuta. Rest in comfort and experience warm Balinese hospitality with international standards.

Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 751067 E-mail: reservation@discoverykartikaplaza.com discoverykartikaplaza.com

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