Bali Buzz #85

Vol.3 no.26/April 28-MAy 4, 2016

Graceful innocence suDamaLa suitEs & ViLLas

Earth Day in nusa LEmbongan

from THE EdiTor

Photography Cover photo: Mario Andi Supria

Since its inception, photography has been a potent medium for recording and documenting the things that matter to us. previously, it was a medium for a select few; those who could afford the expensive tools and master the difficult skills associated with it.

With the proliferation of smartphones, all of which are equipped with a digital camera, photography has become a medium of the masses. now, taking a picture, at least for smartphone-toting youths, is an act as routine and essential as carrying the phone itself.

The fact that the word “selfie” was in 2013 named the oxford Dictionaries Word of the year is a testament to the power of photography by and for the masses, a phenomenon that has been shrewdly taken advantage of by the marketing and promotion arms of the tourist industry.

This edition’s cover story narrates the journey of a local photographer who goes old-school to once again feel the reflective nature of photography as a tool to create inspiring beauty.

Hopefully, it will inspire you to train that smartphone lens not only on your eye-pleasing face but also on the stunning world out there.

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Earth Day in nusa lembongan

05 A rare day off for scavengers

07 Sudamala Suites & Villas 08 Graceful innocence 10 Aid for eye care 11 Hydroponics 12 The Classic perfection 16 Shearlock

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‘Legong Kupu-Kupu Tarum’

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“A DAnCE lEGACy rESTorED in BEDulu VillAGE” WorDS AnD pHoToS Agung PArAmeswArA

extinction.

The last performance was held in 1993, about 23 years ago. The previous dancers are already married. Even the song had vanished,” recalled Trisna.

The revival of Legong Kupu-Kupu Tarum goes back to 1993, when Arini, a Balinese dance maestro, helped Hi romi, a Japanese student, with research into the dance based on a recording made of legong dancers Jro Made pukel and ni Wayan Ciglek at pura Samuan Tiga many years ago.

“From the video recording of the old legong maestros, i taught the Bedulu children the legong Kupu-Kupu Tarum dance,” said Arini.

Trisna, an accomplished doctor and member of Karangasem’s royal family, added that the dance was rich in philosophy.

“The dance portrays poetic and abstract movements as beautiful as a butterfly. The dance also reflects that despite its very short lifespan, the butterfly keeps flying happily.”

Sunday’s performance also presented legong Baris Kekupu, another dance recently restored from near extinction by the dance maestro and preserved by the young dancers of Bedulu village.

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t was a historic moment for the residents of Bedulu village in Gianyar on Sunday; an opportunity for the people to once again see a rare performance of the village’s authentic dance, the Legong Kupu-Kupu Tarum, or Butterfly legong.

More than 50 young girls took part in this dance performance, which was held three days following the peak of the pura Samuan Tiga temple’s Pujawali, or grand celebration.

Wearing white kebaya (traditional Balinese blouse) teamed with a long kamen cloth and yellow sashes, the girls looked angelic. They waited patiently for at least four hours before their performance.

Their mentor, ni Ketut Arini, was happy all day. Together with veteran dancers Bulan Trisna Djelantik and Diane Butler, Arini had reconstructed the Legong Kupu-Kupu Tarum dance with support from Gustiayu Widiani, Tu Asti, ngurah Arya Astana and Shinta Dewi, who had actively recruited and trained young dancers from Bedulu village.

The Butterfly legong reflects the subtle and gentle movements of a butterfly, using typical legong movements combined with abstract movements.

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Earthday

Earth Day in Nusa Lembongan “Fun activities teaching students to care for the environment” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORAL TRIANGLE CENTER

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ore than 80 elementary and high school students in Nusa Lembongan vowed to care for and protect the island’s environment and coral reefs and to reduce plastic debris as part of the Earth Day festivities last Friday.

“We can help preserve our environment by throwing away our waste properly. We can also protect our environment by not using destructive fishing methods, such as blast fishing or dynamite fishing,” a student from state elementary school SD 3 Lembongan said.

The students made the vow to care for their environment following a series of Earth Day fun learning activities and presentations

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organized by the Coral Triangle Center, Bye Bye Plastic Bags, and Bottle for Botol, all sponsored

by Bali Hai. The learning activities included a beach cleanup, environmental talks on coral reefs and marine ecosystems, the importance of reducing plastic use, proper plastic waste management and how plastic debris can impact on the environment, marine life and the life of the community.

There were also presentations on solutions to minimize plastic debris, such as using reusable non-plastic bags, reducing the demand for plastic bag packaging and how to reduce the consumption of single-use water bottles.

A trash art competition and a theatrical performance on destructive fishing practices also carried the day’s message.

Celebrated on April 22, Earth Day is an annual event when communities around the world demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and is now coordinated globally and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.

Nusa Lembongan’s local leaders also recognize the value of protecting the environment and reducing plastic debris to sustain the island’s economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism.

“Nusa Lembongan is a popular tourist destination and we want to make sure that the tourism continues. However, if we do not take care of our environment, tourists will stop coming,” said Lembongan village head I Ketut Gede Arjaya.

“Plastic debris is the biggest issue Nusa Lembongan faces today. We need to teach our communities about the damaging effects that plastic debris has on our terrestrial and oceanic environment. We also need to let them know that burning plastic is dangerous and not a solution,” Arjaya added.

Bali Hai Diving Adventures organized “Dive Against Debris” as part of the Earth Day activities, which saw participation from the Coral Triangle Center, Bye Bye Plastic Bags, concerned scuba divers in Nusa Lembongan and some of the island’s dive operators. The divers collected several bags of plastic debris

that were found caught in the coral reefs around the island.

“It is very important for us to take care of our coral reefs and our marine environment because it benefits not only tourism but also food security for communities, and it also helps reduce the impact of storm surges, which may be brought about by climate change,” said Marthen Welly, Coral Triangle Learning Site manager, who also attended the event.

One of the ways to support Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area Management and care for marine ecosystems was to make sure that plastic debris and pollution did not end up in the reefs, as it would cause damage and affect marine life that mistakenly took the plastic as their food, Marthen added.

For his part, Bali Hai general manager Andrew Sutherland said: “A multifaceted approach is the key to building a sustainable tourism model. Today we all realize what we can achieve when local industry, NGOs, government and community all work together for the benefit of this amazing region. Crucially the school children involved could really see how important this all was for their island and their future.”

Bali Hai Cruises, together with the Bali Hai group, provided 2,000 re-usable bags to be distributed to all Nusa Lembongan students and locals for everyday use, while T-shirts conveying the message of the event were given to all the children and school representatives.

Earthday

“Unique family gathering marks Earth Day”

A rare day off for scavengers

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Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

eople around the world celebrated Earth Day on April 22 by holding a large variety of events worldwide that support environmental protection.

Earth Day, which marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement in the early 1970s, was also widely observed in many parts of Indonesia, including Bali.

Last Sunday, dozens of scavengers and their families took part in a family gathering at Puputan Renon public park. All the participants were clad in blue T-shirts bearing the message “Dunia Tanpa Pemulung, Sampah Menggunung” (A world without scavengers has mountains of trash).

Dompet Sosial Madani (DSM), a non-profit organization that delivers donations to the poor, PT Namasindo PLAS, AidEnvironment and the Bali Environment Agency (PPLH) jointly organized the gathering, while a number of trash collection businesses invited their workers to take part in this special event.

Activities marking Earth Day saw children happily coloring in drawings, while adults took part in a trash-collecting competition. This was easy for people who collect garbage every day

and in only 15 minutes, they had managed to pick up five sacks of garbage from around the park.

One of the participants was Kus, who has been working at Kadek’s Lapak (a waste collection business) in Denpasar alongside more than 50 people. Every day, she sorts used plastic glasses into one container and puts other types of plastic trash into another for recycling at a plant in Surabaya, East Java.

“I get Rp 1,500 [11 US cents] per kilogram for clean plastic glasses. I can sort and clean around 25 kg per day in eight working hours,” she said.

Some scavengers complained that nowadays they only received Rp 800 per kilogram for used plastic glasses, compared to Rp 1,500 previously. They also said that they used to get Rp 8,000 per kilogram for solid waste, including metal. “Now, the collection businesses pay us Rp 1,500 per kilogram,” one scavenger said.

Sunday’s gathering served as a temporary escape from their hard life. The younger men and women enthusiastically participated in various games and competitions, while the

elderly preferred to enjoy the day sitting under the shady trees while watching their friends take part.

The children were exhausted from running around the park and competing in their own games and competitions earlier in the day.

Catur Yudha Hariani, from PPLH, commented that scavengers played an important role in Bali’s current waste management system. “They are the spearheads of the island’s trash cycle,” she commented.

“The island of Bali produces tons of garbage every day, but the government has not been able to tackle the garbage problem

comprehensively. Similarly, people are still far from understanding the importance of reducing and recycling their own household and industrial waste. You can imagine if there were no scavengers in this cycle, Bali would be full of trash,” she said.

Hariani also said that educating the waste collection businesses and scavengers was crucial. “They [the scavengers] work in environmentally hazard places. There are piles of dangerous waste containing toxic substances, such as mercury. They have to understand the danger of collecting this toxic waste and its impact on their physical health.”

This year’s Earth day could be a milestone in educating the island’s residents in how to reduce waste and to protect the island from environmental disaster. However, the first, and most simple, thing is to manage their own trash.

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Kite season “Batuan artisans gear up for annual festivities” Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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or the coming few months, Bali’s residents will happily enjoy the dry, windy season — the most awaited time for the island’s many kite lovers.

During these months, hundreds of small to large-scale spectacular, beautifully shaped kites will crowd the Balinese skyscape.

The peak of this popular hobby is between July and August every year and is a time for numerous kite-flying competitions.

The designs, shapes and colors of the traditional and modern popular Balinese kites resemble stylized creatures, with the traditional fish-shaped bebean flying alongside

butterflies, birds, dragons and lizards. More contemporary forms appear in the shape of comic characters, with super heroes serving as a source of ideas for kite designs and shapes.

For a number of talented artisans from Banjar Penida Batuan, making kites is an everyday job regardless of the season.

Wayan Suteja, is just one of these. A native of an Ubud hamlet, Suteja and his workers busily create hundreds of butterfly kites in his workshop.

Suteja starts his day preparing the bamboo spars to make the kite frames. He prefers to use older bamboo for

the frames because it is more durable, while still being easily shaped.

The frames are then finished with beautiful decorations. “These kites are handmade. It requires time, energy and skill to create a beautiful kite, starting from making the frame to painting the motif. Creativity and artistic talents are brought together to make these artful creations,” explained Suteja, who is famed for the unique and bold butterfly kites he and his staff make.

Clients come from various walks of life, ranging from kite enthusiasts to domestic and foreign tourists just looking for a kite as a souvenir or as a home decoration.

A number of wholesalers also come to Suteja’s workshop to buy kites.

“Many of my clients are Australian visitors,” he said, pointing to a pile of wrapped kites ready for collection. These kites measure between one and five meters long.

Prices range from around Rp 25,000 (US$1.90) to a staggering Rp 2.5 million each.

But for kite lovers, money is not a problem.

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Sojourn

Sudamala Suites & Villas “The luxury of being home” Words and Photos Wira Wijoga

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anur regulars welcome the sights and sounds of a stroll around the area — meeting familiar faces, being greeted by friendly waiters and waitresses, hearing the faint music of a Balinese gamelan as you walk past the local village hall and seeing local kids performing a door-to-door mini barong dance are all the kinds of standard charms that you expect to see in this peaceful and friendly corner of the island.

Those looking to soak up this kind of atmosphere should consider a stay at Sudamala Suites & Villas. Located in the southern part of Sanur, the sunrise capital of the island, it is just five minutes’ walk from the sunbathing spots on the quiet Mertasari Beach and is strategically placed in the heart of Sanur’s greenery, welcoming hamlets and restaurant strips.

Within its compound is a complete all-inone package with its own restaurants, art gallery and spa located alongside its large, peaceful garden and pool.

On arrival, the combination BalineseJavanese colonial-style architecture with lush garden and trees really is a delight. From the lobby, we were treated to an artsy welcome with views of the Sudakara Artspace as we were escorted through the garden to our rooms.

Just behind the tranquil garden, accessible from most of the rooms, is a swimming pool with plenty of outdoor gazebos and daybeds.

The rooms are spacious, decorated to complement the design of the whole premise, and have an outdoor terrace with access to the garden. The unique bathroom has an open-air design, hinting at being in a village house.

The resort provides a variety of unique local experiences, in line with its tranquil and cultural focus. One of these is the opportunity to partake in a traditional water purification experience at Tirta Sudamala in Bangli region, one hour’s drive from Sanur.

This ritual is of great religious importance to the Balinese Hindus and is a rite that aims

to maintain and align the spiritual balance between the sekala (the tangible world) and niskala (the intangible, or unseen, world). The ritual is based on deep, ancient principles that seek to establish harmony between humans, earth and God. This relaxing and purifying oneday experience ends with a traditional Balinese massage at Sudajiva Spa. Concluding my stay at Sudamala Suites & Villas, I reminisced on my tourist days of years ago, when coming from Jakarta and discussing

Sanur as a vacation spot commonly brought about the phrases: too quiet, too village-like and too old.

It was not until now that I was reminded of what staying in Sanur is really like. All of these phrases have a ring of truth — it was indeed quiet and village-like, both of which can be very enjoyable, and, on most days, you are blessed with witnessing the inspiring sight of elderly couples walking hand-in-hand along the streets.

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Cover Story

Graceful innocence “One of Bali’s simplest dances is also its most moving” Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Mario Andi Supria

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bud-based photographer Mario Andi Supria, who spends most of his days taking hundreds of pictures of lavish wedding ceremonies, has a peculiar way of winding down: taking hundreds more pictures.

The difference between his commercial and relaxation sessions lies in the gear he carries and the themes he pursues.

For the former, he always brings two mammoth DSLRs, plus a back-up camera body and as many remote-triggered flashes, diffusers, tripods and spare batteries as his entourage of assistants can carry. For the latter, he only brings his analogue cameras — the revered Leica M6 rangefinder and a Zenza Bronica 645 medium-format, a limited supply of film rolls and no assistants.

“After nearly two decades of shooting weddings, the act of capturing the moment, for me, has somehow diminished into a mechanical feat. Using state-of-the-art digital photographic tools has exacerbated that state, inciting a suspicion and self-doubt that all those magnificent shots were created by the in-camera algorithms instead of by my own skills and sensitivity,” he said of his fondness for the analogue bodies and film rolls.

“They [the analogue tools] keep me on the edge, helping me to relax, as well as challenging me to be a better photographer.”

Analogue bodies and film rolls force him to be more deliberate and patient, to view an

event not as a series of fragmented scenes but as a continuum of experience.

“If you only have one single roll of film at your disposal, then the act of pressing the shutter button is surely more thoughtful than when you carry a digital camera with gigabytes on the memory card.”

During those relaxation sessions, the analogue bodies and film rolls take him to places far from the opulent beachside resorts of Nusa Dua or exotic villas in the pristine hills of Payangan, the preferred wedding venues of

his wealthy clients.

Once again he finds himself on rural roads leading to villages in east Bali, chasing the temple festivals and traditional performances that made him fall in love with photography in the first place.

Early this year, he paid a visit to some sites in Karangasem — Lempuyang Madya temple on the slope of Mount Lempuyang, Tegallinggah village, Ngis village and Kertawarah hamlet — to capture their unique rejang dances. He travelled light, carrying only the Leica M6 with one single lens, the hallowed Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95, and several rolls of Kodak T-Max 400 and Rollei RPX 400.

The result of his journey is a breathtaking visual record that shows rejang at its best.

The ceremonial dance, usually performed by young girls, is the Balinese aesthetic

interpretation of the heavenly nymphs.

Donning beautiful headgear made of fresh coconut leaves, colorful flowers and leaves, these girls greet the deities as they descend from heaven to the ritual site. The distinct headgear of the Karangasem rejang features prominently in Andi Supria’s photographs.

Rejang is a slow-paced piece characterized by unassuming choreography. It is one of the island’s simplest dances. Interestingly, its devotional nature, simple gestures and the aura of innocence projected by its adolescent dancers have also made it one of Bali’s most touching dances.

“Rejang has that meditative quality that perfectly matches the contemplative process demanded by the analogue bodies and rolls of film.”

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Aid for eye care “Free eye tests and cataract surgery for villagers in Ubud” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALI ADVENTURE TOURS

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ali Adventure Tours and The John Fawcett Foundation last week organized a charity event to help villagers in Kedewatan with free eye examinations.

Held at the community center in Kedewatan village, the event saw 229 participants have their eyes checked by the foundation’s team. Eight patients were diagnosed with cataracts and underwent minor corrective surgery.

Most of the participants were from several banjar (customary hamlets) within the villages of Kedewatan, Kelusa and Melinggih Kelod in Gianyar regency.

Representing the participants, I Wayan Kantra, head of Kedewatan village, expressed his gratitude to all parties involved in organizing the event.

“This charity has really helped the people in this village. I hope it will inspire other businesses to follow suit to express their social responsibility in the areas where their businesses take place,” Kantra said.

Yanie Mason, president director of Bali Adventure Tours, took the opportunity to have a friendly conversation with the patients undergoing cataract surgery.

“The John Fawcett Foundation has done great work helping people to have brighter sight, and this kind of work needs support. It’s on our agenda to continue supporting social activities that benefit the local people,” she said.

On the following day, a volunteer team from the foundation and the company visited two state elementary schools, one in Kedewatan and the other in Melinggih, to conduct eye tests and administer prescribed eyeglass for those students who needed them.

During the visit, around 250 students from both schools had their eyes examined. While the eye test was taking place, the team from the company conducted a coloring competition for the second graders.

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Sojourn

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mid the scarcity of land in Denpasar, some people are turning to hydroponic gardening to meet their need for fresh vegetables.

Hydroponic gardening has plants growing in a nutrient-rich water solution rather than being planted in soil.

Some of the proponents of hydroponics have developed their home gardens into lucrative businesses, supplying their homegrown produce to hotels and villas.

With hydroponics, anyone can grow a vegetable garden without the need for land and struggling with the normal hassles of conventional gardening. No more worries about too much or too little water and fertilizer, or the labor of cultivating and weeding to provide just the right soil consistency and texture.

Stories about the success of this gardening method are shared by the Bali Hydroponic Community on their Facebook page, where they have discussions, exchange ideas and experiences and aim to inspire more people to grow their own food produce at home.

One of some 600 community members, Nyoman Suaditya, shared that one advantage of this method was that it only required basic agricultural skills.

“Many of the group members have been practicing at home and turning their hobby into a business. Hydroponics is simple, easy and beneficial,” Suaditya commented.

Apart from being easy, hydroponic

Hydroponics “An economical, environmentally friendly way of urban farming” WORDS AND PHOTOS EKA JUNI ARTAWAN

gardening uses considerably less water and fewer pesticides, as well as less space, than conventional agriculture. Plants can also be grown either horizontally or vertically.

Gde Sucahya Jaya, a Denpasar resident with a hydroponic business in downtown Denpasar shared his experience in managing his 400-square meter garden. Previously idle land, this is now a productive hydroponic garden and he has become a vegetable supplier to caterers and hotels. Lettuce, kale, pak choi and celery are among the plants he has grown so far.

“I have also started to build a community to educate young people and get them interested in hydroponic gardening,” he said.

In the long term, he hopes that his garden can be developed into an education center, where young people, students and researchers can learn.

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Savor

The Classic Perfection Words and Photos I Wayan Juniarta and Courtesy of Alila Seminyak

“A lavish dine and wine reveals Alila’s opulent penthouse and Wolf Blass’ enchanting wines”

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verything worked in unison to make it a feast to remember.

The benevolent weather spared the evening the particularly taxing humidity that had been torturing the island for weeks; Petitenget beach, usually characterized by strong waves, was more docile, and the occasional breeze and the gentle sounds of its swell went perfectly with the jazzy ambience masterfully crafted by Australian-born, Balibased singer Eva Scolaro.

Her performance set the stage for what was to come: an exclusive dine and wine experience that would pair the mastery of

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the resort’s executive chef, Stefan Zijta, with the achievements of Wolf Blass, an Australian premier winery that has won over 8,500 awards since its inception in 1966.

Presented as The Classic Perfection, the sumptuous four-course dinner promised to be “a perfect symphony of taste sensations” created by a selection of iconic Wolf Blass wines and Zijta’s pan-Asian creations.

It was not an empty promise. The first offering, tuna tartare paired with the classic elegance of Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay, upped the mood of the VIP guests sitting around the beautifully decorated long, wooden

table. A brief description of Wolf Blass’ history and philosophy and introductions to each specific wine presented by winemaker Stuart Rusted added valuable depth to the joyful toasts made by the invited patrons.

By the time the second offering, confit barramundi and Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz, was presented, the atmosphere around the table had transformed into one of a cheerful family dinner with guests swapping stories and laughing together. Zijta and Rusted looked on with smiles on their faces.

The confit barramundi was a delicious hit and a true testament to Zijta’s adroit interpretation of pan-Asian flavors. The distinct flavor of kemangi (lemon basil), often used in Indonesian cuisine, perfectly suited the dish, which was cooked using a method that originated in France.

Over the next course, another touch of glamour was added to the feast.

Gorgeous models entered the dining area presenting a fashion show featuring the works

of Norwegian designer Espen Salberg and fabulous jewelry by Tulola, a Bali-based silver and gold jewelry house.

Dinner was staged at the newly unveiled penthouse, literally the crown of Alila Seminyak. At a lavish 811 square meters, it has three en-suite bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room and flaunts a remarkably spacious outdoor terrace with a lavish 18 sq.m. private pool, sundeck and entertainment area.

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Restaurant to sublease on Monkey Forest Road Ubud. Still in operation, ready for takeover anytime, lease period until 2018. Price and extension over the sublease period to be negotiated directly with the owner. Please email to ubud@indonesia-villas.com or SMS 081338176905 Saxophone or guitar lessons at any level. SMS 0813 398 07682 Doug.

Soap-making class, 4 hours, Rp 1 mill. Call 0813 287 16169, kesambibali@gmail.com Swimming, private courses. For more information please call 0818 054 19300 Ticketing & Tour Packages. Contact Ohana Tour Bali on ohanabali.com or 0821 4402 1005 Web design, SEO, and video editing service. Portfolio : creativewebdesign.com Contact : 0819 9938 5206

Indonesian lessons, free trial class. Contact: 0878 616 37555, nika.wirawan@gmail.com

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

Jonsen Pet House. Dog boarding and playground. 0361 2727 645 / 0812 6304 5125. jonsenpethouse.com

www.BaliShoot.com. Affordable commercial advertising photography.

Island Buzz Hospitality for life

Bisma Eight community picnic

Successfully rebranding on Jan. 1, The ONE Legian Hotel, which features a New Urban Legian Experience concept, follows the Tri Hita Karana implementation of providing welfare to the community and enhancing the beauty of sharing.

Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, in the first quarter of 2016, The ONE Legian supported the 25 children of Eben Haezer Orphanage in Denpasar; made donations to help the flood victims of the villages of Penyabangan and Musi in Buleleng, many of whom either lost their homes or saw them severely damaged, resulting in almost 100 families being displaced; worked with IHGM to make donations to elementary school children in Puhu village in Payangan; as well as joining in various blood donation events and making donations to several more orphanages.

Commenting on the CSR programs, Dewi Mas, general manager of The ONE Legian, said: “The CSR program is a part of the hotel concept to continue the initiatives of social responsibility within the framework of the local community and reflects a genuine desire by the hotel staff to support and assist the needy wherever they are to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and love among all members of society.”

Picnicking in Ubud is rare, even though the lush surroundings are ideally suited to casual outdoor dining. To rectify this oversight, Bisma Eight and its kitchen crew are holding a three-day special event from 27-29 May during the Ubud Food Festival 2016 at its own organic farm, The Gardens.

Joining the crew, local school kids will turn the place into a fun and creative community picnic fair with fresh juice and snack stalls for everyone who joins them at the farm.

Towards the end of each day, the clean aprons will get down and dirty in a one-hour cooking demo session led by head chef Agus Pardiasa, executive chef Duncan McCance and The Kettle Black’s chef-owner, Jesse McTavish, who will get the grill pans hotter than ever.

Foodies can select their pickings directly from The Gardens, sustaining Bisma Eight’s contribution to the community. All proceeds from this event go to charity. Tickets cost Rp 425,000 net (US$32.19) and the event runs each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the cooking demo from 4-5 p.m.

Call 0361 4792888, email rm@bisma-eight.com or check www.bisma-eight.com/ubud-foodfestival.

Get your Panama hat and sunglasses ready!

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com Lazy Day Sunday Every Sunday Starts 1 p.m.

Mozaic Beach Club Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan : (0361) 4735796

ART & CULTURE CORNER Denpasar Book launch Badriyah by Ayu Weda April 8 Starts 6:30 p.m.

Bentara Budaya Bali Jl. Prof. I.B. Mantra 88A, Gianyar

Limbo Hip Every Thursday Starts 8:30 p.m.

Lacalita Jl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu

W Bali Presents Late Night Session with Mathias Schober April 30 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

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

Events Air Festival: Kedungu April 29 Starts 7 p.m.

Kedungu Beach, Tabanan facebook.com/events/1598104467173025/ The Captain Cooked Party May 7 Starts 5 p.m.

SKAI Beach Club Jl. Padma No. 1, Legian : (0361) 752111 Europe on Screen April 30 – May 2 Starts 7 p.m.

Rumah Sanur – Creative Hub Jl. Danau Poso No. 51A, Sanur : (0361) 282477 Free Pizza Event Every Thursday From 2 – 10:30 p.m.

Ristorante Spaccanapoli Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Grill ‘n’ Groove Every Saturday Starts 9 p.m.

Saturday booze and BBQ. Republik 45 Jl. Raya Kerobokan No. 86A, Seminyak : 0878 88661945 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 Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 – 11 a.m.

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

Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com April 28, 2016

Jimbaran

Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

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

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Tugu Jazz Night Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Hotel Tugu Bali Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu : (0361) 4731701

Ubud

Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

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

Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Wednesday and Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200

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

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Untitled: Photo Exhibition Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784 Watch Worldwide Sports Events Live sports coverage at Meads, watch live AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, cricket, tennis, F1.

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

Food & Drinks

Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair April 29 – May 1 From 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Lippo Mall Kuta Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

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Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Live Music Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Salsa Dance Every Sunday Made’s Warung Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 755297

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

REStauRant

Six foods to try for Bali’s first timers.

Babi Guling at Babi Guling Bu Oka Open daily, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Jl. Suweta, Ubud : (0361) 976345 Nasi Bali at Warung Wardani Open daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jl. Yudistira No. 2, Denpasar : (0361) 224398 Balinese Coffee at Revolver Espresso Jl. Kayu Aya No. 3 (Gang 51), Seminyak : 0851 008 84968

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

Fried Duck at Laka Leke Hideaway Restaurant Open daily, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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

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

Ayam Betutu at Ayam Betutu Khas Gilimanuk Open daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Ngurah Rai International Airport Pork Ribs at Naughty Nuri’s Open daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud : (0361) 977547

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

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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Mother’s Day Family Brunch May 8 From 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua : (0361) 771906

POOL PaRTY aT ROOFTOP BaR 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 pullmanhotels.com/6556

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA Pulaki

LOVINA

Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR

3 Tanah Lot Kerobokan

caNggu cLuB

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

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FiNN’S Beach cLuB

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

DENPASAR

Canggu 3 Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

1 5 Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

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Nusa Dua

Penida Island

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SWiMMiNg PacKage aT The ROOFTOP

Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta Jl. Benesari Br. Pengabetan, Kuta : (0361) 8496606 fourpointsbalikuta.com

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Savor

Shearlock

“Barber, coffee and select menswear” Words Amanda O’Connor Photos Chris O’Connor

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ecently opened in Seminyak is a new hangout place that buzzes with different vibes from morning right through the evening. Shearlock is a collaborative lifestyle space with a funky industrial design that combines a stylish modern day barbershop; curated, unique menswear and accessories; and a café focused on honest, good coffee backed up by a simple, eclectic menu and good reading from a selection of magazines and periodicals.

With a focus on fun and function, promoting Indonesian products wherever possible, Shearlock works with partners with a similar outlook. The coffee, for example, is sourced

by The Caffeine Dispensary, a Jakarta-based collaboration of true coffee lovers offering various coffee services, including sourcing and specialist roasting, and that fosters relationships with people in the coffee supply chain, from the farmers up.

As the first installation of Shearlock’s Tasting Room, Shearlock and The Caffeine Dispensary experts organized a coffee cupping session so that Bali’s coffee enthusiasts could taste a number of brews, share in some good conversation and learn about coffee.

Coffee cupping is a ritual that coffee professionals use to assess different coffees, decide which to buy and involves sniffing, brewing and tasting.

The event featured six single origin brews: Nicaragua Misael Sauceda Farm, Bali Kintamani, Ethiopia Dumerso, Aceh Gayo, Guatemala Acatenango Community and West Java Sunda Arumanis.

The technicalities behind this process are governed by strict international standards and include the coffee being roasted lightly and uniformly, resting for eight hours and being cupped within 24 hours.

The light roast allows all the natural fragrances and aromas that make up each coffee to come to the fore, so that the expert roasters can make a decision about how to

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make the most of the beans when roasting for the optimum enjoyment of coffee drinkers.

Assessment during cupping first takes into account the fragrance, which is the smell of the dry coffee. Hot water is then poured onto the ground coffee and, after four minutes, the “crust” is broken to assess the aroma, or wet smell of the coffee.

After the coffee has cooled, the remaining floating crust is cleaned and the coffee tasted by noisily slurping to spray it around every part of the mouth to get the full taste.

The tasters assess the body, acidity, flavor, sweetness, clean cup (whether the taste lingers), balance, uniformity and aftertaste (the actual flavors of the aftertaste).

The session was a warmly welcomed revelation for the guests, who now know exactly where to head when they need an excellent brew and are eagerly looking forward to other expert coffee sessions at Shearlock’s Tasting Room.

Rounding off the visit with a selection of tasty Aussie-style meat pies and a couple of

much needed haircuts with the barber, the happy group of coffee lovers hit the streets of Seminyak with renewed vigor and energy.