VOL.3 NO.19/JANUARY 14-JANUARY 20, 2016
THE PUHU RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AT PADMA RESORT UBUD Swimming with sharks
Kanto Lampo waterfall
FROM THE EDITOR
Bon appétit!
Cover Photo: Courtesy of Padma Resort Ubud
It seems that new restaurants are being opened on a daily basis here in Bali. While economists may interpret this phenomenon from different, often contradictory, perspectives, we food lovers have only one, unified point of view. A new restaurant means one thing: one more place to conquer. This edition’s cover story reveals Puhu Restaurant and Lounge at Padma Resort Ubud. It is a gorgeous establishment that will obviously steal a top spot in the heart of the island’s gastronomic explorers. It has an excellent view and an exhilarating fine dining menu. Bon appétit!
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–The Editor
CONTENTS
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05 Lombok
Sanggar Bedugul
07 Swimming with sharks Puhu Restaurant & Lounge 08 The at Padma Resort Ubud 10 Kanto Lampo waterfall 11 Pygmy Marmoset 12 Water blow 16 Ancak Restaurant
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MA’NENE
“A RARE RITUAL TO PRESENT NEW CLOTHES TO MUMMIFIED ANCESTORS” WORDS AND PHOTOS AGUNG PARAMESWARA
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he natives of Toraja, a hilly region in South Sulawesi, have a unique burial tradition unlike anything seen in the rest of this archipelagic country. The corpses are laid in caves or on carved stone graves high on the rocky cliff. The locals believe that this method is responsible for the mummified state of most of the corpses. Every August, after the harvest and before the planting season, the family of each deceased person organizes Ma’nene, a ritual to cleanse the corpses. The body is exhumed, cleansed and dressed in new clothes. For outsiders, Ma’ nene would probably be viewed as a morbid event. For the Torajans, it is a joyful gathering of the living and the dead. The living happily chat with the corpses, some even introducing new members of the extended family to their longgone grandmother. “We believe dead relatives are still with us, even if they died hundreds of years ago,” explained Daniel Toding, a villager from Pangala village. Toding was dressing the corpse of his grandmother, Nek Tosai, in a new dress. “This is our way of respecting and honoring our ancestors and loved ones.”
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SANGGAR BEDUGUL “A LEARNING CENTER FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN�
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s an expansion of its sustainable environment and poverty alleviation program A Tree for A Child (ATFAC), AccorHotels Indonesia recently opened Sanggar Yayasan Peduli Tunas Bangsa. Located in Candikuning village on 1,900 square meters of lush grounds in Bedugul, this will be a learning center for underprivileged children in Bali and Lombok. At the center, after school hours, the children can acquire new skills, such as basic English, computer studies, gardening, cooking and hygiene, as well as other educational activities. Able to accommodate 70 children, the 600-sq.m. building is expected to witness young learners grow as they are nurtured by professional teachers and volunteers from Yayasan Peduli Tunas Bangsa. Development started in 2013, after AccorHotels management in Bali and generous donors acquired the land in Candikuning. After a groundbreaking ceremony led by former Tourism Minister I Gede Ardika in January 2015, construction commenced two months later. Last week, the center was officially launched
WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF ACCOR HOTELS
in the presence of the directors and managers of AccorHotels Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. This is the second such learning center built by AccorHotels. The first one, in Cipinang, Jakarta, has been operating since 2001 and has helped 600 children. To create opportunities for a better future, the center will also offer long-term scholarships to selected children, while providing them with educational tools, such as stationary, books and uniforms. Scholarships will be given out from an early age, between 6 to 8 years old, lasting until the children complete their education, either at academy, vocational school or even university level. To support child health, free onsite medical checkups and nutritional meals will also be available at the center. To effectively raise money for the project, 18 AccorHotels throughout Bali have collected a fee of Rp 15,000 (US$1.08) per room per month. The company also organized three charity golf tournaments in 2010, 2011 and last year. The highly successful tournaments raked in
a total of $70,000, with the proceeds used to operate the center. Other fundraising efforts under the ATFAC program have included selling recyclable items in the hotels, collecting donation in boxes provided in all hotel lobbies, as well as selling merchandise, such as music CDs, caps, T-shirts and school bags.
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As a sustainable development program, ATFAC has dual goals of alleviating poverty and conserving the environment through four major pillars, namely education, healthcare, nutrition and reforestation. The program aims to make underprivileged children healthy, provide maximum education and maintain a sustainable environment.
Sojourn
LOMBOK “A SEA TRIP TO OUR NEIGHBORING ISLAND�
WORDS AND PHOTOS ANGGARA MAHENDRA
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he neighboring island of Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara province, is worth a visit while you are in the vicinity. There are several airlines offering affordable flights between Denpasar and Mataram in Lombok. But if you want a more adventurous trip, take a ferry from Padangbai Port in Karangasem in east Bali. This four-hour crossing of the scenic Lombok Strait to Lembar Port in Lombok is memorable. Padangbai is just a two-hour drive from Ngurah Rai airport and there are more than 22 ferries operating between Padangbai and Lembar. One of these is KM Dharma Kartika, which can carry 21 vehicles and 360 passengers. Tickets for motorbikes under 500 cc are Rp 121,000 (US$8.74), passengers pay Rp 40,000 and four-wheeled vehicles start from Rp 800,000. Most of the passengers are daily commuters and foreign and domestic tourists. Padangbai Port is open 24 hours a day
and operates ferries every hour, except when the weather turns bad and the waves are too dangerous to make the crossing. The village of Padangbai has existed since Dutch colonial times, when it was known as Dusun Teluk Padang. The word bai in the village and port name was derived from the Dutch word baai, which means strait; it was chosen because the coastal village is on clear, calm and shallow water. In 1992, Dusun Teluk Padang was officially renamed Padangbai village. On board the ferry, passengers can enjoy truly wonderful views of the Lombok Strait or watch television in the passenger room. However, half-way through the trip, the programs usually change to hilarious dangdut (an Indonesian-Malay musical genre) video music clips. Some passengers choose to sleep in a separate room and can rent mats to sleep on
for Rp 35,000 per mattress. The canteen on board also offers mobile phone charging at Rp 5,000 per charge. If you suffer from seasickness or are uncomfortable with choppy seas, either take a plane instead of the ferry, or take an anti-
nausea pill. The best time to take the trip across the strait is either one hour before sunrise or an hour before sunset. The stunning views of at these times leave many passengers speechless.
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SUBAK SEMBUNG “ECOTOURISM IN AN URBAN AREA” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI
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ali’s capital city, Denpasar, has grown from a small town with expansive rice fields into a busy business and residential area leaving no space for agriculture. The rapid population growth and economic expansion has eaten up the fertile lands designated for food crops. However, Jro Mangku — born Made Suastika, a Hindu priest at Pura Dalem Khayangan on Jl. Ahmad Yani in Peguyangan, northern Denpasar, has launched a bold communitybased initiative to retain the area’s most fertile land.
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Through a sustainable ecotourism project named Subak Sembung, Jro Mangku has been at the forefront, calling on the residents of Peguyangan to manage their rice fields seriously and to protect the areas as a green belt. Subak Sembung covers an area of 115 hectares and comprises rice fields, plantations, a shady graveyard, temples and a small river. “The majority of young people in Bali prefer to work in tourism, but here, young people have started to take their own initiative to develop urban farming.” The graveyard, which used to be a spooky
spot, has been transformed into an urban park planted with flowers and medicinal plants, while the spacious parking lot is used as a training center for local students. Every weekend, the students participate in scout groups, sports and other leisure activities. The Denpasar Mayor’s office has supported the Peguyangan community by constructing a 2-meter wide and 1-kilometer long concrete road to provide farmers easy access to their farmland. In Subak Sembung, farmers grow not only rice but also vegetables, flowers, corn, water spinach, soybeans and other food crops using organic methods. I Ketut Sari, a flower grower, said he had received technical assistance as well as fertilizers to support his organic farm. According to the awig-awig, traditional village rules, for the area, farmers may sell their farmland but the buyer can only use it for farming. All other uses are prohibited. The local people are also prohibited from building houses in the Subak Sembung green zone. Deduk, a young farmer, said he grew Lombok water spinach, which is famous for its delicious tender leaves. He harvests the spinach every day and sells it at a nearby traditional market, making a higher income than people working in factories and small and medium enterprises. “Many young people are reluctant to work in the mud and get dirty, they prefer to work in offices wearing fashionable clothes. But they don’t know that I earn more than them,”
he said laughing. Jro Mangku and other people working at Subak Sembung plan to hold regular weekend markets to sell their fresh produce. “It means the farmers will be able to sell their crops directly to the consumers,” he said. To manage the Subak Sembung ecotourism, the farmers have received technical assistance from several institutions and civil groups, such as the Bali Environmental Study Center (PPLH), Bali Environmental Agency and others. However, no less important is documenting the village’s subak history. “When I was a child, I was told the Bulak Sari legend, about a water reservoir that is still properly maintained and conserved until today.” The tale narrates the story of a village man who was going to ask for holy water from the Grya, the home of the Hindu high priest. On his way to the Grya, he met the priest, who told him that he did not have to find sacred water at the Grya. The priest took water from the rice field and said a mantra over it before giving it to the man. The man was doubtful because the water had been taken from a dirty rice field. On his way home, he dropped it on the ground where if set fire to the entire rice field. The area is now called Angus, or scorched in the Balinese language. “There are seven sources of water, or beji, in Subak Sembung. The people believe it can be used both for farming and ceremonial purposes.”
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SWIMMING WITH
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“FEEDING AND AN UP-CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH SHARKS” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALI SHARKS
aving fun in the waters off Bali can involve more than just great waves and wonderful marine creatures. For a unique holiday experience, why not challenge yourself by swimming with sharks on “Shark Island”? Well, Shark Island is not really an island, in fact, it is a marine adventure that offers tourists a safe and personal interaction with the sharks in Serangan— a small island just off Bali’s southeastern shore. This eco-tour is provided by Bali Sharks, a marine conservation project that saves sharks from being killed for food and takes care of them inside a nursery. “We have a daily eco-tour, which includes a chance to feed and swim with sharks. It is educational and ocean friendly for all ages and experience levels. Even non-swimmers can enjoy an up-close encounter with the sharks,” said Paul Friese, founder of Bali Sharks. Running daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., tourists can join the experience for US$99 per adult and $89 for children above 5 years old. In this three-hour experience, participants can feed the sharks, as well as swim with them — masks, snorkels, life jackets and towels are provided. In addition, the tour, which can accommodate up to 20 people, includes a visit to the Turtle Conservation and Education Center in Serangan, as well as free transportation, drinks, meals and insurance. The tour starts from Agus Bar & Restaurant on Jl. Tukad Punggawa in Serangan, where guests board the boat to the nursery for a five-minute journey.
The nursery is actually a pontoon made of piles of wood, floating drums and nets. Inside, where the sharks are cared for, tour participants can swim and snorkel with these ocean predators. Friese said it was completely safe to swim with the sharks and that those being cared for in the nursery were mostly young and measured less than 1.2 meters long. “This year, we will be holding shark releases where guests can adopt and sponsor sharks in the hope of getting more people involved,” he added. Bali Sharks rescues local sharks by buying them from local fishermen and then caring for the young sharks until they grow to about 1.2 meters long and are old enough to survive in deep waters. The conservation project has teamed up with the Gili Sharks Foundation to release sharks back into the wild in the protected marine area (MPA) of the Gili Islands in neighboring West Nusa Tenggara province. According to Friese, Bali Sharks’ main goal was to provide an alternative way to save sharks. It was also attempting to formulate an ecotourism model that provided livelihoods to local fishermen, as well as educating local residents and tourists on the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. Bali Sharks has so far succeeded in rescuing 155 sharks, with the most recent pups being rescued about two weeks ago. Of the 155 sharks, around 80 have been released in Bali waters, while the other 37 were released in Gili Trawangan.
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Cover Story
THE PUHU RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
AT PADMA RESORT UBUD “RELAXED FINE DINING OVERLOOKING PAYANGAN’S ENCHANTING BAMBOO FOREST” WORDS I WAYAN JUNIARTA PHOTOS COURTESY OF PADMA RESORT UBUD AND I WAYAN JUNIARTA
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he view itself is worth the visit. Not a brief detour, but a lingering one. The Puhu Restaurant and Lounge’s open terrace lies on a vantage point that offers a sweeping view over two majestic sights — one man-made and one natural. The first is a free-form infinity pool that gracefully hugs the well-manicured and lush tropical garden. The pool is 89 meters long and is obviously one of the most brilliant jewels in the crown of the soon-to-be launched Padma Resort Ubud, a dazzling estate by Puhu village, Payangan, Gianyar. The resort is slated to hold its grand opening in early February but has already attracted a significant number of guests. The elongated pool serves as an aesthetic frame to the second sight: Gorgeous, unspoiled woodland and bamboo forest that covers the outer perimeter of the resort and the opposing hilly terrain. To add another layer of beauty, a vast expanse of terraced rice fields and Balinese rural villages calmly beckon from atop and behind the hills. Such a soothing vista, a visual impossibility in the island’s urbanized southern regions, is more than enough to bewitch any jaded traveler and encourage him or her to sit back and enjoy a quiet moment. The restaurant’s indoor dining area flaunts another visual feast. Carefully selected wooden and rattan chairs, stained glass lamps, a high wooden ceiling and partitions and a gorgeous ceramic floor with a classical motif work in unison to create a sophisticated and luxurious ambience. On the top of that are rows of vintage
Batik cover stamps that adorn the wall of the air-conditioned dining area. Their diverse and intricate patterns — a testament to the country’s artisans’ skills and creativity — can easily captivate the mind and interest of a patron who loves both food and art. ounge, however, is Puhu Restaurantt and Loung Lounge, ning g natural n not all about stunning scenery and captivating works of art. First and foremost, it is eaven carefully designed to a gastronomical heaven national menu of tantalizing showcase an international ndonesian, Asian and dishes, including Indonesian, es. European specialties. The keyword in Puhu Restaurant and Lounge is fine at dining, a phrase that ste covers not only taste on and but also presentation originality. This reflects the hy of its personal philosophy etut Sumerta, executive chef, I Ketut ho has cooked a native of Puhu who hments in the hm at famous establishments ent cities, citie such world’s most eminent n, before as Paris and London, me to helm deciding to fly home the top position at the village’s esort. newest luxurious resort. “I love simplicityy and n elegance […] clean d plates, well-defined ood, arrangements of food, a dash of bright colors […],” he said,, before excusing
himself to let several guests take a “wefie” with him. The guests adore him. One of them, a lady, proclaimed that Sumerta would be a big hit if he migrated to Australia and opened his own restaurant there. “I have thought about that several times. But for the moment, I am happy here. I do what I love the most, which is cooking, and still have time to come home and practice the gamelan,” he said, referring to the Balinese metallophone ensemble. He has two gamelan ensembles, one is the dynamic-sounding kebyar and the other is the classical semar pegulingan, in his house and has established a troupe of musicians, comprising local boys. He is very proud of them. A debonair chap with a mischievous smile, Sumerta is a culinary prodigy who started working in the island’s top restaurants when he was still a senior at a tourism school here. His skills, ingenuity and passion for creating p new culinaryy experiences soon catapulted him to posh resorts in, among others, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Istanbul and Bangkok. French cuisin Fre cuisine influences him very st strongly strongly. “Let me cook something for or yyou while you enjoy that llemongrass tea […]” aand off he went. A couple of minutes late later, his assistant entered the room with three platters
of homemade salmon gravlax (cured salmon with orange, beetroot baba ganoush, red miso dressing, capers and berries). The presentation was immaculate. The composition and color arrangement made it very difficult not to imagine the food as, well, a painting. And it tasted beautiful. “I don’t like serving the same food twice to the same person. I have always tried to tweak it a bit, or improvise for a new food.” He loves surprising people. He is more of a jazz player than a classical pianist, loving to check the fridge and the pantry to whip up something delicious and new from the ingredients he finds to hand. Offhandedly, I mentioned my fondness of risotto. He instantly stood up. “Let me cook you a risotto.” A few minutes later, a plate of tantalizing food was set before me. Lightly seared barramundi and king prawns sat atop a fragrant plain risotto. It took me less than five minutes to devour the food and forever to look for its name and ingredients on the menu. “It is not in the menu […] the chef made it especially for you,” his assistant shyly informed me. Sumerta entered the room, asking us whether we were happy with the food. Our big grins and relaxed postures said it all. Then, once again, he made that abrupt exit. “I will order you a gelato, some say it is the best gelato in the whole island.” We could not stop grinning.
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KANTO LAMPO WATERFALL
“COOL OFF UNDER THE FLOWING WATER” WORDS AND PHOTOS BRAM SETIAWAN
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ince access was improved in August, Kanto Lampo waterfall in Banjar Kelod Dangin, Beng village in Gianyar, some 40 kilometers from Denpasar, has become a popular attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Previously only used by the local people for fishing, the hamlet residents have built fences and stairs to help ensure guest safety, as well as a parking lot and other public facilities. “We are planning to build a number of wooden gazebos for visitors to rest in the parking area,” said Wayan Sudarja, a teenager from Banjar Delod Dangin. One popular attraction is at the bottom
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of the 15-meter waterfall, where the rocks are gently layered and break the force of the falling water, making it possible for guests to sit there and enjoy the refreshing coolness, although caution is needed as the stones are very slippery. Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the waterfalls attract plenty of people every day, some arriving even before 8 a.m., especially during holidays and weekends. The waterfall is named after the Kanto Lampo trees found in the area, which bear a sweet fruit every year. For those looking for a quiet, beautiful place, Kanto Lampo waterfall and the surrounding countryside is one alternative.
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[…] Di bawah daunnya, manusia berlomba menulis sejarah dunia. Di bawah rantingnya, tertawa dan menyeka air mata. Dia menemani setiap musim berganti. Dia kekasih sang bumi.” (Under the leaves, human beings race to write world history. Under the twigs, they laugh and wipe their tears. He accompanies every changing season. He is the lover of the Earth.) These lyrics are taken from a song entitled “Cerita tentang Pohon” (A Tale of the Tree) composed and sung by Pygmy Marmoset (Pygmos), a duo from Bali that teams Sanjaya Adi Putra (guitarist and vocalist) with Zenith Syahrani (lead vocalist, glockenspiel and melodica player). The duo recently performed in a music store in Denpasar, where they launched their first video music clip “Cerita tentang Pohon”. The duo took its name from the endangered pygmy marmoset, the smallest monkey and one of the smallest primates in the world, weighing just 100 grams. They live mostly in
PYGMY MARMOSET “DUO PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI
the rainforests of the Western Amazon basin in South America. The duo has a mission to raise people’s awareness of the danger of this animal becoming extinct. Around 100 music lovers attended the mini concert in a 75-seat capacity room. Despite the hot and crowded room, most in the audience were excited to
listen to the music and songs with strong lyrics and messages on environmental awareness. The video clip, produced and directed by Ayu Pamungkas and Denny Chrisna, has also successfully increased awareness of environmental damage through sophisticated video-making skills showing the silhouettes of the two band members against a background of moving images of trees, fires and stunning landscape, clearly portraying the Earth’s dire situation. Chrisna emphasized the double exposure technique. “This technique strengthens the meaning and the message of the song lyrics,” he explained, saying he had been helped and supported by local photographers who took amazing shots of the Balinese landscape. In an English language song entitled “Those Monsters” the duo tries to expose people who irresponsibly exploit the forests. “They are like monsters destroying our forests,” said Zenith, the lead vocalist, who was a kindergarten teacher.
The simple stories enrich songs such as “Good Morning Zoo”, “Little Short Conversation” and “Merindu” (Missing You), all on the duo’s maiden album Kabar dari Hutan (A News from the Forest), released last year. Pygmy Marmoset deliberately release limited albums to make their music more personal and enriched by their artistic talents. Their CDs are personally wrapped in brown envelopes and also contain a sheet of paper full of Sanjaya’s sketches and Zenith’s drawings. During the recent concert, Sanjaya and Zenith introduced their most recent singles – “Kuko the Bird” and “Cerita Senja” (Twilight Story), which are also about their environmental concerns. “Cerita Senja” invites listeners to praise nature’s beauty as the sun sets while “Kuko the Bird” is about the bird’s desire for revenge on the forest’s destroyers. “My name is Kuko the bird. I live on a tree. I live there with my happy family, brothers, sisters and granny. But I have to move from one tree to another, because the trees are gone, they’re [all] gone, one by one. It’s the monsters who took our trees, they’ve cut them down, down, down, down. Now they have planted new concrete trees, they grow fast, but have no branches or leaves. I think I should move from one sea to another one to find new land that is safe and has no more monsters around. My granny said to me, one day we will fight back, we won’t let them take the trees away from us anymore.” January 14, 2016
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WATER
BLOW “WHERE THE WAVES BURST UP FROM THE SEA� WORDS AND PHOTOS AGUNG PARAMESWARA
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ater blow can be found on a steep, narrow slope sandwiched between two high rocks in Nusa Dua overlooking the Indian Ocean. Due to the shape of the rocks and the natural fissures found within them, when strong waves rush in and hit the surface, the seawater is forced through the narrow cracks and explodes out at the top, creating a natural sensation. More and more people are visiting the site just to watch the rolling waves burst up in front of them and feel invigorated by the ozone-rich air. Located around 30 minutes from Ngurah
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Rai International Airport, the water blow is within Nusa Dua resort area, on the tip of the Peninsula islet. The panoramic beauty of the site with its seemingly endless vista of the Indian Ocean, rocky cliffs and grass field, attracts many who sit there for hours in serenity and a number of small gazebos have been built to provide sitting areas for visitors. Thanks to the stunning scenery and wide expanse of ocean, the water blow site has become popular for photo shoots, especially for pre-wedding shots. Anom Manik, a photographer, said he had frequently held pre-wedding photo sessions there for clients from Taiwan and China.
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ISLAND BUZZ PTT Family opens The Katamama hotel A new and contemporary addition to the island’s hospitality scene, The Katamama, a 58-suite boutique hotel opens in January. Located in Seminyak, The Katamama has been created by PTT Family using “home” as the central focus, with all aspects of the design and experience based on this philosophy. The boutique hotel offers guests the chance to experience understated luxury and Indonesian culture through design, architecture and international brand collaborations across fashion, music, art, mixology and the culinary arts. Dining at The Katamama is courtesy of Frank Camorra’s MoVida. This unique collaboration with Potato Head combines MoVida’s Spanish cuisine and Potato Head’s design expression. Also within the hotel is the Akademi bar, created by award winning mixologist Dre Masso. Akademi will be a hub for the world’s most celebrated mixologists and a center for the craft, offering patrons a curated selection of cocktails using the finest Indonesian tropical ingredients. The Katamama will form the core of a community of like-minded businesses in Seminyak, including Potato Head Beach Club, Escalier – Indonesia’s leading independent luxury fashion boutique and the Monocle Café, with more to be announced in the coming months.
Sustainable tourism award for Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa The Tri Hita Karana Foundation has recognized Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa’s efforts to implement, promote and develop sustainable tourism in 2015 with its highest award, Super Platinum. These awards look at hotels, resorts and spas to identify environmentally friendly, socially responsible and culturally acceptable product development and service standards that underlie business activities. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa nurtures its natural landscaped gardens and well-maintained Balinese architecture, and is strongly committed to continuous development of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, the relationship between nature, humans and God. Resort General Manager Urs Klee said, “The award is a source of great pride to our hotel […]. We will continue bringing the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana alive in our day-to-day business, to preserve local values, protect the environment and contribute to the local community, all of which are in line with our concept of Authentically Bali.” The hotel also came third in Best of Services in the Melapa Melapi Award, one of the most prestigious Balinese Culinary awards. By participating in this event, the resort has shown its ability to support the existence of Balinese culture through various food presentations in the current modern era.
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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com Sexual Deconditioning Level 1&2 Bali, Indonesia Jan. 16 - 21 Starts 11 a.m. The New Tantra Jl. Segara Benben, Desa Sambirenteng, Tejakula Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m. Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200
W Bali Presents Sunset Session feat Eton Messy Jan. 17 From 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106
Events Hubud Social Hour: Welcome 2016! Jan. 15 From 6 p.m. Hubud : Ubud coworking community space Jl. Monkey Forest #88 Special Screening: All The Time In The World Jan. 15 Starts 7.30 p.m. Paradiso Ubud Jl. Goutama Selatan, Ubud 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 RAS MUHAMAD Jan. 15 From 11 p.m. Eikon Bali Jl. Legian No. 178
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 DENPASAR Black Canyon Amaris Jl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar : (0361) 9378042 / 9378043
KEROBOKAN
Denpasar Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m. Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar : (0361) 224596
Limbo Hip Every Thursday Starts 8:30 p.m. Lacalita Jl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu 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 January 14, 2016
TUBAN Black Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805
Activities Courses Dance Lessons Dance for life. Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x : (0361) 7452045
Mangku Murti + Teja Astawa “Eternal Line” Exhibition Dec. 3 – Feb. 3 Sudakara Art Space Sudamala Suites & Villas Sanur Jl. Sudamala No. 20, Sanur : (0361) 288555 Email: artspace@sudamalaresorts.com www.sudakaraartspace.com
Jimbaran Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m. Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163 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 www.baliartclasses.com
Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday Starts 7:30 p.m. Mawang Village, Ubud 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
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
Tour & Travel Agen nt
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
Shoppingg Delta Dewata The first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud : (0361) 973 049, 978 071
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
Kuta Traditional & Modern Performances Every day (Except Wednesday) Starts 8 p.m. Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta : (0361) 762750
Ubud
Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee. Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan
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
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Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality. Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888
ART & CULTURE CORNER
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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Happy Hour From 3 – 6 p.m. Buy 1 get 1 free cocktails and Bintang beer / Buy 2 get 3 for Plaga Wine Standing Stones Restaurant and Beach Lounge Standing Stones at The Royal Purnama Jl. Pantai Purnama, Sukawati, Gianyar : (0361) 849 3706 reservations@theroyalpurnama.com
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 www.metisbali.com
Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA
Pulaki Gilimanuk
Mt. Sangiang
Mt. Batur Mt. Musi si si
West Bali National Parkk
Besakih Mt. Agung
NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi
AMLAPURA Sangeh
BANGLI
Ubud
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KLUNGKUNG
TABANAN
1 GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan
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Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta
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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport
Festival Barong Jan. 22 – 23 Bali Art Center Jl. Nusa Indah No. 1 : (0361) 472 1480
DENPASAR
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Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu
4 Sanur 6
Benoa
Pura Batu Madan
Penida Island
Nusa Dua
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All You Can Eat at The Deli Restaurant Sunday Mostly Jazz Jan. 24 Starts 7 p.m. Griya Santrian Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur : (0361) 288 181
The Sayan House Catering Services 15 to 500 pax across many areas of southern Bali. The Sayan House Jl. Raya Sayan No.17 Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 479 2592 reservation@thesayanhouse.com
Every Day Starts 6 p.m. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com
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ANCAK
RESTAURANT “RELAXING DINING AT MERCURE BALI LEGIAN” WORDS AND PHOTOS COURTESY OF MERCURE BALI LEGIAN
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ocated on the ground floor of Mercure Bali Legian Hotel, Ancak Restaurant offers fusion food with a relaxing ambience in the midst of busy Legian. With its semi-outdoor concept, guests can choose an outdoor spot to enjoy the view toward the swimming pool, while those who like a more tranquil atmosphere can sit
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indoors, where they can enjoy the beautiful blend of Balinese and modern ambience that will surely spoil the eyes. Oxtail soup is a must-try dish for Indonesian food lovers. Served in a different style from other restaurants, the oxtail soup here uses specially mixed spices that will surely satisfy the taste buds. A visit to Bali is never complete without tasting the signature nasi campur. This restaurant offers one of the best on the island: A perfect combination of rice and Indonesian dishes: shrimp, sate lilit (fish satay), fresh vegetables and a sambal matah (Balinese chili condiment) that one will never forget. The huge ancak tree standing right next to the dining area is the trademark of the restaurant. The ancak tree is legendary on the island, as it is believed to make people feel calmer and closer to God. The tree by this restaurant is over 50 years old. Ancak Restaurant not only serves delicious food and provides a comfortable ambience but also has very friendly service. As a well-known hotel brand in Indonesia, Mercure Bali Legian presents the complete holiday experience in Bali. With 321 guest
rooms, ranging from Superior to Deluxe rooms with balcony and private plunge pool, modern facilities and a strategic location on Legian street, this hotel is perfect for those who want to visit Bali’s various attractions. “Mercure Bali Legian comes with a modern concept but it still has a touch of Indonesia, as reflected in the interior of the lobby and the rooms. Moreover, Mercure Bali Legian has another local touch from the ancak tree, which
is right next to our pool and has stood there since before the hotel was built,” said General Manager Phil Reid. Other facilities include the Poole Bar and Lounge on the fourth floor offering a variety of light dishes and a wide selection of mocktails and cocktails, while a kids club is home to a variety of toys and interesting activities for the kids. To relax and stay fit, guests can use the Lavare Spa and Fitness Center.