Bali Buzz #83

Vol.3 no.24/April 14-20, 2016

Selayar iSlandS ‘lawar kambing’

badriyah

‘pis bolong’

from THE EdiTor

The doorway Cover photo: Agung parameswara

Being indonesia’s most famous tourist destination has endowed Bali with the additional duty of promoting other beautiful islands in the archipelago. it is a duty that the island and its tourist industry have performed diligently in the last couple of years.

The Bali administration has always invited neighboring provinces to participate in the annual Bali Arts Festival, providing a platform for those regions to showcase their cultural troves, while the local tourist industry has crafted numerous tourist packages aimed at introducing the natural beauty of the neighboring islands to global visitors.

Bali has also become a preferred venue for the other provinces to hold tourist expos. Several provinces have even established a permanent tourism marketing and promotion office here. To a certain extent, Bali has indeed become the doorway through which the international world makes acquaintance with other lesser-known parts of indonesia.

This edition’s cover story narrates the unspoiled beauty of an islet in South Sulawesi in the hope that it will attract a growing number of visitors to start exploring the archipelago.

06 Art of Whatever

— The Editor

ConTEnTs 07 Badriyah 08 Selayar islands 10 ‘lawar kambing’ 11 Batur Geopark Museum 12 ‘pis bolong’ 04

A visit to Bali starling center

05 Vegetable ‘pork’ dishes

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Images

‘Ngerebeg’

Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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n a tradition that bears similarity to Halloween, the little boys of Tegalalang village in Gianyar paint their bodies and faces with menacing patterns to partake in Ngerebeg, a ritual held every six months to pacify the local spirits.

After their transformation into little monsters, these boys assume the role of the unseen spirits, who, according to the local lore, for centuries have assisted Ida Bhatara Teruna Gede, the village’s main deity, in protecting the area.

They enjoy a ritual feast together at Duur Bingin temple before marching around the village at noon, a symbolic act of renewing their allegiance to the local deity.

The boys who become ‘monsters’

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A visit to Bali Starling center “Nurturing love and appreciation of Bali’s native bird species” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS ZUL TRIO ANGGONO

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ack in December, Begawan Foundation was approached to be a part of an extended study by Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya (YPJ), a national school in Papua, during its trip to Bali.

Earlier this week, the trip materialized with the visit of 150 fifth graders from YPJ to the foundation’s breeding and release center for Bali starlings in Sibang Kaja.

Kicking off last Monday, there will be eight visits up until April 27. The first visit brought a group of 17 students and two teachers.

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Following introductory activities, students were taken on a tour of the center by the foundation’s volunteers and introduced to various critically endangered species, such as lorikeets, and birds of interest, such as Tatty the African Grey, who loves to whistle and mimic for visitors.

To ensure the visit would be both educational and enjoyable, students were encouraged to help take care of the birds, including changing water troughs, while learning about wildlife’s need for clean water.

Meanwhile, Deva, the veterinarian, gave students the opportunity to experience the laboratory and compare human hair to a bird’s feather under the microscope.

The students also assisted bird keeper Ngurah with preparing food and feeding the birds, giving them the unique opportunity of seeing Bali starlings up close.

Breeding and release manager Mehd Halaouate took the group around the center and parts of Green School, where the released Bali starling have been seen building nests.

Sadly, despite using binoculars to try to spot the six elusive, released birds, they were unsuccessful; being wild, some days the birds are there and some days they are not.

The visit ended with the students gathering on bamboo mats to write in their extended studies’ journals, recording their experiences to share with family and friends back home.

“We believe in learning by doing, so we advocate that the students are involved in the learning process to retain the information more readily from their studies,” Mehd said.

“We hope they understand the importance of preserving Bali’s unique icon. Papua is also home to hundreds of native bird species, which are endemic only to Papua.”

One of the reasons for bird extinctions is the booming pet bird trade, as well as deforestation, issues also shared by bird species in Papua.

The foundation hopes to cultivate love and appreciation of Indonesia’s native bird species in students, so they can educate and encourage others to protect wildlife.

Established in 1999 by Bradley and Debbie Gardner, Begawan Foundation was launched with the mission to give back to Bali’s local population by addressing nature conservation, education and healthcare needs.

Its first initiative was the Bali Starling Conservation Project, which established a successful breeding and release program for this critically endangered species after acquiring two pairs of Bali Starlings from the UK.

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VegeTable ‘pork’ dishes “TASTy inGeniouS porK DiSHeS For VeGAnS” WorDS AnD pHoToS LUH DE SURIYANI

of their customers are also non-vegetarian, perhaps on a diet or struggling to reduce consumption of animal-based foods. “ingredients for vegetarian foods are now easy to buy in supermarkets. The seasonings are just the same as for non-vegans,” Susi said.

Those who like cooking can also buy

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hile this small restaurant is yet to be as popular as others that serve the renowned suckling pig, Warung Soham has delicious food for those who love Balinese flavors. located on Jl. noja oja in Kesiman, east o Denpasar, this diner serves an ingenious twist of “pork” dishes for vegetarians, including babi guling, tum pangi pangi, siobak and Singaraja-style pork satay.

As a substitute for pork, cook-owner ni Ketut Susi mainly uses gluten made of high-protein flour. For certain dishes, she also uses green bean flour.

Some customers might not even realize that

ingredients to make vegetarian food, such as high-protein flour, instant noodles and “shrimp” paste for vegans.

For vegetarian food lovers, Warung Soham is a good choice for cheap, tasty, nonanimal dishes with rich Balinese flavors.

they are eating in a vegan restaurant because of the meaty flavor and the tastiness of the food, thanks to the use of garlic and other fresh Balinese spices.

Nasi campur (steamed rice with various side dishes) is the signature dish here. it contains shredded “pork”, tum pangi pangi, crackers, mixed vegetables, satay and chili condiment.

Customers only pay rp 25,000 (uS$1.90) for a portion of nasi campur served with a bowl of soup. A portion of siobak also costs rp 25,000, which is quite cheap for vegetarian food.

Susi and her Singaraja-native husband opened this warung 19 years ago to cater to the growing demand for vegetarian food. Many

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Art

Art of

Whatever

“Secondhand customized art products” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

products from secondhand goods, like the bags, hats, shoes and T-shirts they bring to be painted.

The store also accommodates the creations of fellow artists, including Slinat, a mural artist whose work can be easily found on the walls

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t the Art of Whatever store, you can trade 10 used T-shirts for a pair of painted shoes made by Wiss, a young, productive Balinese artist.

Two cotton T-shirts can be bartered for a sketchbook covered in painted used cardboard.

Shoes and sketchbooks with surrealist paintings are on display in the store, which focuses on selling upcycled products.

Wiss, the owner of Art of Whatever store, upcycles secondhand goods to make a variety of products of greater value and use.

He paints used cotton T-shirts with various figures, mostly an eye, a characteristic of his art.

“With their eyes, people can see and

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enjoy my art,” said the 2006 graduate of the Indonesian Art Institute about the meaning behind the eye symbol.

Initially, he made the eye his logo, but as he developed his creativity, it transformed into personal and monstrous figures.

Wiss creates all his art in a workshop located at the back of the store on Jl. Supratman in Denpasar.

The workshop looks neat, with paints and brushes arranged in containers. Here, we can see a variety of his work displayed all over the room, all showing the eye symbol.

Currently, Wiss receives lots of orders from friends asking him to create customized

around downtown Denpasar.

There is also merchandise from independent local bands like Nosstress. Wiss promotes all these through his Instagram account, artofwhatever.store.

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Badriyah “A book reveals the trials and tribulations of women” Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

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yu Laksmi, a Bali-based singer famous for the gentle, spiritual lyrics of her religious songs, was transformed into another kind of woman that night. She portrayed the part of a restless young woman who married a pathologic liar from a dysfunctional family. The abusive relationship turned her into a bitter and vengeful person.

Laksmi’s portrayal was so convincing that it drew loud applause from spectators who thronged the Bentara Budaya building on Friday.

The monologue was one of the highlights marking the launch of Badriyah, a short story anthology penned by Ayu Weda, Laksmi’s sister.

Titled Psikopat, the monologue was inspired by one of the short stories featured in the book.

Other highlights included the appearance by respected Indonesian poet Zawawi Imron, whose poems reflects his great respect and adoration of women, a dance performance by Jasmine Okubo, as well as a musical offering composed by one of Bali’s most talented musicians, Wayan Gde Yudane.

The island’s leading dramatist, Cok Sawitri, who assisted Weda in editing the anthology, performed Arja Siki, traditional Balinese monologue based on the classical dance drama arja, using one of Weda’s short stories as the core storyline.

Badriyah is Weda’s first book, but she is no stranger to the literary world. Long known as an art lover, she has performed a backstage role as a supporter and fundraiser for many cultural and literary events on the island.

“Most of the stories deal with the problems that women have to deal with in relation to boundaries created by their own society, social norms, religious teachings and cultural customs,” she said.

The 12 short stories in the book speak eloquently on “rebellious” women and their ways of coping with current issues, from political power play and feminism to polygamy.

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Cover Story

Selayar islands “A remarkable adventure to an unspoiled, historical area” WORDS and PHOTOS agung parameswara

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outh Sulawesi province is home to abundant natural wonders. One of the most fascinating places in the province, if not in the whole of Indonesia, is the Selayar Islands, which consist of 73 islets.

Situated close to the popular Takabonerate National Marine Park, the Selayar Islands have become a diving

The islands have a population slightly exceeding 123,000 and rich historical and cultural potential. Taking a short trip to the far-flung hamlet of Gantarang Lalang Bata in Bontomanai district is like a journey into the past. Only around 176 people live in this isolated hamlet.

Old rocky steps have been built under a shady banyan tree and lead to the village’s main entrance, while the centerpiece of the hamlet is the old Awalludin Mosque, built in 1605.

Muhammad Asrul, the hamlet head, said the mosque had been built under the auspices of Datuk Ri Bandang, the founder of the hamlet and the first man to spread the teachings of Islam in the islands.

Old tombs from the Gantarang kingdom surround the mosque.

Historical evidence shows that the Selayar

haven and are the third largest coral atoll in the world. Measuring approximately 220,000 square kilometers, only Kwajilein in the Marshall Islands and Suvadiva in the Maldives are larger atolls.

The islands’ breathtaking landscape, with rocky hills, caves and unspoiled beaches, has lured tourists to the area, whether they are interested in diving or not.

Islands were once part of an old east-west maritime route connecting the Indonesian archipelago with other areas of Southeast Asia.

Evidence of this historical trading route can be shown by the discovery of a local farmer in 1686, who found an ancient bronze Nekara drum in his fields in Papaniohea. It is believed to have originated in North Vietnam in the Southeast Asian Dong Song Bronze Age. The drum is decorated with flora and fauna, including 16 elephants, 54 birds, 11 betel trees and 18 fish. On top of the drum, there are four frog statues.

Further evidence of historical trading can be found by taking a lepa, or wooden boat, to Gusung islet, around 30 minutes from Benteng, Selayar’s main town. Here, lines of old kopra (processed coconut meat) warehouses that used to be operated by the Dutch colonial administration can still be seen.

In the southern part of Gusung are beautiful beaches and warm, welcoming people. The majority of the locals work as coconut farmers or fishermen.

Back in Benteng, around 7 kilometers from the town center, is the old village of Bitombang, which has 20 sappo langkasa, traditional wooden houses, built on the hilly landscape. The houses are made of rare holasa wood, which can last for hundreds of years.

It’s not just the buildings that are old here, many of the residents are elderly at over 90 years old.

It is a rare, thrilling and exciting trip visiting these hidden islands; the people are friendly and the untouched nature is incredibly beautiful. It is a serene place that has yet to be turned into a busy, profitable tourist destination.

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‘Lawar kambing’ “A new twist to an old dish” Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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raditionally, when the Balinese eat meat it is either chicken or pork. However, at Warung Mang Raka you can find a new version of a very traditional Balinese dish.

Located at Jl. Raya Tojan No. 31 in Blahbatu, Gianyar, around 13 kilometers from Denpasar, Warung Mang Nangka serves the ubiquitous lawar made with mutton.

Lawar is undoubtedly the most commonly found dish in Balinese homes and usually comprises chopped long beans, young jackfruit and star fruit leaves cooked with pork in bumbu megenep, the common mixture of Balinese spices.

However, at Warung Mang Raka, this dish is made with diced mutton and young banana.

The food stall has a rural ambience, built of bamboo

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alongside shady trees, making it a relaxing place for visitors.

In addition to its signature mutton lawar, Warung Mang Raka also serves mutton satay, gulai balung kambing (a thick, spicy bone soup), and minced lamb satay.

Mang Raka is very skilled at cooking mutton, a meat that has a strong smell if it is not cooked well. He uses plenty of spices, such as ginger and galangal, thoroughly marinating the meat before cooking. This not only eliminates the smell but also adds flavor and makes for juicy, tender meat.

No wonder all the kambing dishes served at Warung Mang Raka are so tasty.

For a mere Rp 35,000 (US$2.68), visitors can buy a plate of steamed rice with gulai and satay kambing.

Sojourn

Batur Geopark Museum

archaeological and cultural value, this museum offers visitors a glimpse of past Balinese life, including the diversity of cultural expression found in Balinese society, with holy buildings, stone statues and lontar manuscripts.

The area surrounding Mt. Batur has a unique geological history. It is the scene of two massive ancient volcanic explosions, which created the volcanic lake and the Batur caldera.

Mt. Batur, which dominates that panorama, remains an active volcano.

The large crescent-shaped Batur Lake is surrounded by the high crater rim. The crater

conjures up images of the massive eruption of the original Mt. Batur, which occurred tens of thousands years ago.

Most Balinese remember the great eruption of 1917 that claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples.

Other eruptions have taken place since, forcing the local population to be relocated, along with several of their temples, including the main Ulun Danu temple. Initially inside the huge crater, this temple has been relocated to the top of the ridge, overlooking it.

“An attractive new destination in Kintamani” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS STANNY ANGGA

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isiting Kintamani can now be for more than the breathtaking views of the magnificent Lake Batur and the surrounding mountainous area while enjoying delicious local dishes.

Tourists can make a visit to the newly launched Batur Geopark Museum, an interesting venue offering a journey into the geological history of Mount Batur, the geopark area, and the entire island of Bali.

Located on Jl. Raya Penelokan, the museum occupies 1 hectare of the heart of Kintamani.

Here, visitors can learn about Batur Geopark, which was officially listed as a member of UNESCO’s network of Global Geoparks in 2012 due to its scientific, geological, archaeological,

ecological and cultural importance.

Entering the museum, visitors find a miniature landscape representing the entire geopark and a historical diorama depicting the area’s volcanic history.

The large panels display stories on the formation of the universe and planet Earth, and how Bali, Mt. Batur and the geopark area formed geologically.

In another part of the hall, there are displays of rock samples resulting from the geological process, taken from volcanoes in various areas across the Indonesian archipelago.

Since a geopark territory encompass sites with scientific importance not only for geological reasons but also by virtue of

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‘pis bolong’ “An AnCienT CHineSe Coin THAT iS STill GoinG STronG” WorDS AnD pHoToS AGUNG pARAMESwARA

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he close connection between Bali and China dates back many centuries. one demonstration of this is marked by the use of old Chinese coins with square holes in the center, known as pis bolong in the Balinese language and uang kepeng in indonesian.

The story behind the use of these ancient coins goes back to the early 11th century when the king of Bali, Sri Jaya pangus, decided to marry a beautiful Chinese princess, Tang Ci Keng, who was from the Tang dynasty.

The marital tie between the Balinese king and the Chinese princess caused the cultures to blend and the traditions of both sides to be adopted. The Chinese influence can still be vividly seen in many aspects of Balinese life, including grand architectural styles, textile colors and designs, dance and drama.

After his marriage, the king decided to use these Chinese coins for many purposes, especially religious rituals. Since then, and up to the present day, these coins have been part of many Hindu rituals.

Many believe that the coins possess divine power or energy that brings luck and happiness to the owner. in the past, the Chinese coins were used as a currency because of their high value, but today are rarely found. Despite this, the Balinese continue to seek authentic, as well as cheaper replicas of, old Chinese coins for religious purposes. in 2002, the provincial government decided to support a small-scale

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home industry in Kamasan village in Klungkung to revive pis bolong production. local artisans are now producing pis bolong in five different metals, known as panca datu or the five strengths of life — iron, silver, copper, gold and bronze.

These pis bolong continue to be regarded as sacred items. prior ior to making the coins, the artisans have to perform a series of prayers and rituals to bless the process and final product with spiritual prowess. The rituals usually take place at pura ra Besakih, Bali’s most sacred place of worship.

Today, pis bolong production is flourishing in Kamasan and the artisans produce around 7,000 coins every day, many of which are sold for various religious purposes.

The coins are also used to decorate highly artistic objects, such as statues of Hindu gods and goddesses and holy figures. They are also used to make pendants marked with holy Hindu characters.

Hundreds of years since their introduction to the island, these old Chinese coins remain a source of harmony and happiness for many Balinese people.

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Seventeen children from the non-profit organization Flux Lifeground visited Alaya Resort Kuta for a day trip to learn about the hotel’s commercial kitchen and specifically the artistry behind the dishes.

Lux Lifeground aims to: “restore the hopes and dreams of the young local generation through creativity,” said a spokesperson for the non-profit group.

Founded in 2012, the organization provides opportunities for youths aged 12 to 24 to come to know and appreciate arts, crafts, music, multimedia, nature, food and technology by participating in workshops, labs, field trips, concerts, exhibitions and projects and events, while being mentored by professionals and volunteers committed to transforming young Balinese lives.

Alaya Resort Kuta general manager, Jeffrey Wibisono, said: “We hope these youths will experience something inventive during their visit today, especially from our rijsttafel dishes.” Wibisono explained that rijsttafel, a Dutch word that translates to “rice table”, typically provided dinner guests with as many as 40 side dishes and was the “food art” of colonial times.

“Kids get a chance to understand a little history and see what was in vogue in the culinary world of the time and how it was done.”

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

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

Kuta Theater

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

Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera) Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud : (0361) 972124 or 970503 Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Listed by,

Food & Drinks REStauRant Seven breathtaking sunset spots to chill over drinks.

La Laguna Open daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Jl. Kayu Putih, Canggu : (0361) 4741214 Finn’s Beach Club Open daily, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Semara Luxury Villa Resort, Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Jimbaran : (0361) 8482111 Vue Beach Club Open daily, 11 - 12 a.m.

Lv8 Resort Hotel, Jl. Discovery No. 8, Canggu : (0361) 8948888 La Plancha Open daily, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak : (0361) 730603 WooBar Open daily, 11 – 1 a.m.

W Retreat & Spa Bali, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106 Rock Bar Sun – Thu 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. and Fri – Sat 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Ayana Resort and Spa, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran : (0361) 702222 Potato Head Beach Club Open daily, 11 – 2 a.m.

Jl. Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak : (0361) 4737979

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 www.peramatour.com

Bintang Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Shopping Delta Dewata The first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud : (0361) 973 049, 978 071

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

Simple Guidance When Attending a Temple Ceremony 1. Always wear a sarong and sash.

2. Do not walk in front of people when they are praying.

3. Do not use flash or point your camera at the priest’s face.

4. Never sit higher than the priest, the offerings and/or people praying.

5. During cremation ceremonies, do not get in the way of attendees, however perfect that photographic moment might be.

6. Women are not allowed to enter temples while menstruating.

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POOL PaRTY aT ROOFTOP BaR

Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa

Every Day From 5 – 7 p.m.

Sunset drinks and DJ. Rooftop Bar at Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanhotels.com/6556

Special offer for all bookings made in June. : (0361) 774504 E-mail: resort@tulamben.com www.tulamben.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Sangiang

Mt. Batur Mt. Musi

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

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AMLAPURA Sangeh

BANGLI

Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

DENPASAR

Canggu 3 Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran

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Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

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Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Nusa Dua

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caNggu cLuB

Jl. Canggu Club, Canggu : (0361) 848 3939 E-mail: info@cangguclub.com www.cangguclub.com

FiNN’S Beach cLuB

Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan : (0361) 8482111 E-mail: finns@semararesorts.com www.finnsbeachclub.com

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