Bali Buzz #74

Vol.3 no.22/february 4-february 10, 2016

Super Cub Cho-Jaensan

Royal

wedding

from THE EdiTor

land of rituals

Cover Photo: agung Parameswara

unique rituals and colorful ceremonies have always been one of bali’s strong points as a global tourist destination. The blend of Indian Hinduism, animism, rice-growing traditions and foreign cultural influences has created a belief system rich in dramatic and visually stunning rites.

In the coming weeks, balinese Hindus will celebrate Galungan and Kuningan, the religious festival to mark the victory of good over evil. This is the most joyous festival in the balinese cycle of rites and an excellent opportunity for visitors to see firsthand the beauty of balinese Hinduism.

Shrines and temples will be decorated with colorful banners and ceremonial objects, penjor (decorated bamboo poles) will be erected in front of houses and the streets will be much more colorful with streams of kebaya-clad women carrying offerings to the temples.

It is a great time to leave the comfort of your resort and mingle with the locals. — The Editor

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Voice of the heart

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Sunrise

from Mount Bromo “A misty glimpse of East Java�

Words and photos Agung Parameswara

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alking across the vast stretch of sand of Mt. Bromo and looking across to the stunning view of nearby volcano Mount Semeru is sure to be a memorable moment.

Mt. Bromo is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia and is currently spewing sulfurous ash over the eastern part of Java, hence visitors have been warned to stay away due the imminent risk of eruption.

Many prefer to climb the mountain before dawn so they can enjoy the majestic sunrise from the summit. Between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., the nearby hills are blanketed in chilly fog, making for a surreal view.

Standing 2,329 meters above sea level, Mt. Bromo is located on the border of Lumajang, Pasuruan, Malang and Probolinggo regencies in East Java. Home to the indigenous Hindu Tengger people, the volcano is rich in legends and history.

One story claims that the Tengger people are descendants of Princess Roro Anteng and her husband Joko Seger. The couple was once childless and prayed to the gods of the mountain to ask for children. The gods bestowed 25 children on the couple, but required them to sacrifice their 25th child, Kesuma, by throwing the child into the crater.

Nowadays, the human sacrifice ritual has been replaced with sacrificial animals, fruit and vegetables in an annual ceremony called Yadnya Kasada.

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ixty public figures are voicing their concern over rising cases of violence against women in Indonesia through a series of photo exhibitions.

Taking place at Beachwalk from Jan. 18 to Feb. 13, the exhibition series is part of a newly launched campaign by Suara Hati — an initiative by Indonesian artist Nova Eliza to support women victims of violence.

Forty black and white photographs are being showcased, each capturing the different emotional expressions of participating female public figures. All the photographs are the works of Dewandra Djelantik and Nurulita.

Among the public figures featured in the photographs are Rima Melati, Susan Bachtiar, Sandra Dewi, Olla Ramlan, Krisdayanti, Cut Mini, Happy Salma, Indi Barends, Cut Keke, Ine Febrianti, Maudy Kusnaedi, Marcella Zalianty and Sundari Soekotjo.

Nova kicked off the Suara Hati campaign last week in a bid to raise public awareness

“Photo exhibition to raise awareness of violence against women”

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of the issue and to encourage victims to speak up.

“We hope this campaign can open people’s minds to understand that violence, both verbal and physical, especially against women, can happen anywhere to anyone,” Nova said.

“We are encouraging the victims and people around them to break the silence, speak up and take action,” she added.

Violence against women is still one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. It affects women of all ages, races, cultures and social backgrounds and occurs everywhere: at home and at work, on the streets and in schools.

According to the UN, recent global

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prevalence figures indicate that about one in three, or about 35 percent, of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual partner violence or non-partner sexual violence at some point in their lives.

Each of the photographs in the exhibition is being sold for Rp 1.5 million (US$108.70) and all proceeds will go to charity, to help women victims from the Aceh conflict in the hope they can use the money to start small businesses.

After the initial exhibition at Beachwalk, Suara Hati will organize similar events in Yogyakarta from Feb. 15 to 23 and in Jakarta in March.

In the long term, Suara Hati will also campaign about problems and issues related to art and culture.

Sojourn

Fun bike for charity “An inaugural social event by hotel general managers�

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he Indonesia Hotel General Managers (IHGM) Association, a grouping of general managers from hotels and villas in Bali, organized a fun bike event last Saturday.

Starting from Padma Resort Ubud, the 140 participants enjoyed the fresh air and scenic countryside as they escaped from the hustle of urban areas.

Clad in event T-shirts, they traversed the hilly roads, riding past beautiful green rice fields as they took Ubud’s less beaten tracks.

Chairman of the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association, Tjokorda Artha Ardana Sukawati, also took part in the event and gave a short speech before commencing the bicycle trip.

As the participants finished back at Padma Resort Ubud, they rested while mingling with fellow general managers, fostering good communications and the relationships needed to contribute to an improved hospitality industry on the island.

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF IHGM

The team had lunch together and watched the winners receive their door prizes. The highlight of the event was when the hospitality leaders handed over a donation to the representative of state elementary school SD2 Puhu, located in Puhu village, Payangan.

This is the first such social event held by the association, which intends to foster a spirit of togetherness and tolerance and hold similar events regularly in the future to help the needy on the island.

The IHGM was established by a group of hotel and villa general managers in Bali and aims to establish an association that will be actively involved in supporting disadvantaged members of the community.

In addition to the social mission, the group also wishes to contribute to tourism development by working together with other associations, as well as with the government, to solve various problems facing the industry.

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Bartering

artwork

“Artwork by citizen journalists captures the real conditions in Karangasem’s tourist spots” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

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ulamben and Amed are two villages in Karangasem famous for wonderful underwater scenery, beautiful and pristine coasts and magnificent views of Mount Agung in the background.

As tourism develops in the area, the local residents, as well as other participants, have attempted to identify various infrastructure, economic, social and cultural problems being faced in the two villages.

Last weekend, they participated in a

citizen journalism program to capture the real conditions in the area through various artworks.

The first day of the event saw 30 pieces of art, including articles, photo essays, posters and caricatures, displayed in a parking lot in Tulamben, where tourists, porters and dive guides usually meet.

On the following day, 39 similar artworks created by citizen journalists were exhibited at a tourist site in Jemeluk.

Dubbed “Bakar Ikan”, an abbreviation for Barter Karya, Informasi, Komunitas dan Antusiasme, the event was organized by the Sloka Institute with support from Conservation International Indonesia.

Satwika Swakarma, one of the participants, created seven cartoons to be swapped with other works created by Tulamben’s villagers.

“I haven’t been to Tulamben. I just created the cartoons based on articles written by a citizen journalist in the village,” Swakarma said.

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Among the cartoons he created was the irony of a tourist destination lacking electricity.

The road heading to the dive spot is dark and the divers and tour guides have to use flashlights on their cell phones to get there at night, a popular time for tourists to dive.

Through this artwork exchange, these citizen journalists aim to highlight the problems facing the two villages, while exchanging ideas and information with the hope of finding solutions together.

Savor

Scream for gelato “One scoop is never enough”

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS STANNY ANGGA

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hy scream for gelato instead of ice cream? At Delicioso, you can find the reason. With a wide selection of dairy and non-dairy (sorbet) flavors, this gelato is freshly made every day using natural ingredients.

Gelato lovers can choose from over 50 flavors, from long-time favorites like chocolate, vanilla, tiramisu and stracciatella (chocolate chips), to a variety of unusual flavors like lavender, mint, cinnamon, tamarind, salted caramel and roasted almond.

While the dairy gelato comes in various creamy flavors, like green tea, panna cotta, bon bon ferero rocher and rum raisin, the sorbet is available in more than 20 fruity flavors, including unique ones like dragon fruit, lemon and passionfruit.

Specializing in gelato, Delicioso started about six years ago. “At that time, there was

only one genuine gelato producer in Bali,” said Lingga, Delicioso’s operation manager.

Seizing the business opportunity, the owner attended a series of training courses at a culinary school in Italy to learn how to create genuine Italian-style gelato, as well as learning from an Italian gelato master in Singapore.

Understanding the chemistry between the ingredients and how those elements work during the process, Delicioso creates gelato in a truly artisanal style.

Sourcing the necessary equipment for production, storage and transportation was the next step before Delicioso was born, with its first place of business and production in Seminyak.

In the following years, with the trend for gelato on the rise, shops selling this Italian dessert have been popping up everywhere and dining outlets have been quick to jump on the

bandwagon.

Being one of the pioneers, Delicioso has grown rapidly and now also supplies gelato to businesses all over the island, including cafés, restaurants, villas, hotels and entertainment venues, as well as creating signature flavors for certain businesses.

For private functions, like weddings, birthdays, bazaars, business lunches and

parties, Delicioso has a mobile gelato cart equipped with a showcase freezer so clients can choose six to eight flavors for their event, or even ask for customized flavors.

This mouthwatering gelato is served at Delicioso’s flagship bistro and restaurant in Kerobokan, as well as at four other locations: Lippo Plaza Sunset Road, Waterbom Bali, Café Seminyak and Bali Zoo.

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Royal

wedding “An elaborate ceremony for Gianyar nobility�

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Words and photos Agung Parameswara

Cover Story

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he bride-to-be, AA Istri Vera Krisna Dewi, could not help crying as she listened to the Ngungkab Lawang verses that marked her last day in her childhood home, Jero Kelodan Puri Abianbase palace.

Vera held her mother’s hand tightly as she wiped away her tears, while her mother whispered quietly, encouraging her daughter and praying for her happiness as they left the palace clad in traditional white Balinese attire.

It was the morning of Jan. 27 and the palace was celebrating the marriage of two members of the Dewa Manggis family lineage, which comprises the families of 14 of Gianyar’s royal households.

Of the many special rituals and ceremonies required for the wedding, the most sacred ritual prior to the wedding ceremony is known as Mapes or Melilit, which requires the bride to be wrapped in a long white cloth, as though her body was being prepared for cremation.

According to a prominent family member Anak Agung Waisnawa Putra, Mapes is only held for weddings between members of the Dewa Manggis lineage.

“Both the bride and groom must be of the Dewa Manggis family, so it is what we call a Saling Sumbah wedding [a union that involves members of the inner family],” he said.

The Mapes ritual has a deep philosophical meaning and represents the transformation of a girl entering adulthood as a married woman.

The ritual represents rebirth and allows the girl to attain physical and spiritual readiness for her new life.

A similar ritual has previously been held twice in Puri Gianyar, first in 1948, when the Gianyar king, AA Gde Oka, married AA Istri Putri from Puri Peliatan, while the second took place in 43 years ago in 1973 when the king’s daughter, AA Istri Agung, married AA Gde Oka from Puri Sukawati.

Puri Abianbase had also performed the ritual in 1990, when AA Gde Ngurah Bagus from Puri Rangki married AA Rai Sita Laksmi from Puri Rangki Siangan.

Sita recalled, “At the time my body was tightly wrapped in a long white cloth, I felt like I was a dead body. All

the family was crying. The atmosphere was so mystical because the kidung, or verses and songs that are performed for the dead, were sung.”

Hundreds of relatives from the Dewa Manggis family accompanied the bride as she was placed on a bamboo structure shaped like a carriage. Then the groom, AA Ngurah Agung, Hindu high priest Ida Pedanda Gde Ngurah Bun Kaniten and an elderly member of the palace led the procession to the groom’s home in Puri Gianyar (Gianyar palace).

On Friday, Jan. 29, the much-awaited wedding procession took place at Puri Agung Gianyar.

The bride wore an elaborate, glamorous outfit that included green cloth decorated with gold print and gold flower ornaments in her hair.

Likewise, the groom was clad in the classic Puri Gianyar-style wedding outfit and carried a sacred kris known as Ki Raksasa Bedak, which has 13 curves and is embedded with precious jewels.

According to AA Gde Raka Payadnya, the kris once belonged to an Abianbase soldier who had obtained it as a gift from the Pura Dalem Tanjung temple in Abianbase, Gianyar. The kris is believed to have spiritual power and the soldier gave the weapon to the king of Gianyar.

At 5 p.m., the peak of the wedding ceremony took place at Mrajan Agung, the

family shrine in Puri Gianyar. Around 1,000 people witnessed the royal wedding.

Raka Payadnya, an elderly member of Abianbase royal household, said the ceremony had been held at Mrajan Agung because both bride and groom came from the same royal family clan.

“I am extremely happy that the ceremony ran so well. After 43 years, this ceremony has once again been testimony of our family’s precious legacy,” said the groom, who is the king of Gianyar’s grandson.

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Pupuan “A serene and peaceful area”

Words and photos Luh De Suriyani

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he main road linking Denpasar in south Bali and Gilimanuk in west Bali is one of the most crowded routes on the island. Gilimanuk Port, which connects Bali and Java, is a very busy place.

However, the hustle and bustle of this busy route disappeared from sight once we turned our vehicle toward Jl. Raya Pupuan in Tabanan regency.

Very few vehicles used the road, which was bordered in West Selemadeg area by yellowing rice fields, and after a 15-minute drive, we arrived in Pupuan district.

A sign welcomed visitors to Belimbing tourist village and an information board showed fading pictures of various tourist destinations in the village, including waterfalls, terraced rice fields and trekking routes.

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Within the village, local farmers were busy plowing the soil, while others planted seeds and women cut the grass.

Although there were several boards noting trekking routes in the village, we found no one to guide us. We tried one route for ourselves and walked through durian, coffee and cacao plantations toward attractive terraced rice fields.

An old woman was walking along the narrow, hilly path when we arrived at the rice fields. “I’m heading to my son’s house in the south,” she said. She lived in the middle of the plantation and had to walk around 4 kilometers to reach her son’s home.

We asked her whether she had ripe durian in her plantation. “The weather is changing.

The rainy season has come so late. We usually

harvest durian now, but the fruit isn’t ripe yet,” she told us.

There were a number of fruit vendors in the village. “Today, durian is expensive. We’ve had to buy it in from the nearby market,” admitted one vendor.

After tasting the sweet durian, we continued our trip to other villages in the northern part of

the area, passing a small bridge with a unique place for a Ganesha statue, a water spout with large stones around it and a tall, shady tree that created a serene atmosphere.

The trip reminded us of the beauty and serenity of village life and provided us with new energy to brave the hectic routine of urban life.

Sight

Super Cub

“C70 vintage motorbike lovers gather in Bangli” Words and Photos Anggara Mahendra

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he Honda C70, famously known as the Super Cub, is one of the most loved and best-selling models ever produced by the Japanese motorcycle giant. So iconic is the model that more than 50 years after the first C70 came off the assembly line, it still has a huge cultist following across the globe.

In Indonesia, the C70 enthusiasts, grouped in several associations and with a Facebook group boasting 70,000 members, fondly call the model by many monikers, ranging from seven ceblok (ceblok is the slank word for zero), cetul (an acronym for C tujuh puluh), to pitung (from the Javanese word for seven).

In Bali, the umbrella organization for C70 enthusiasts and owners is proudly called Bebek Lingsir Bali, literally “Bali’s Elderly Ducks”, clearly inspired by the locals’ old grouping of motorcycle models into motor muani for “macho” sport and street motorcycles and motor bebek (duck) for the more feminine-looking C70 and all its

variants and wanna-bes produced by other manufacturers.

Last Sunday, Bebek Lingsir Bali celebrated its first anniversary at a waterpark in Sidembunut, Bangli. It was a jolly affair that saw hundreds of local C70 lovers meet and swap stories with C70 riders from Lombok, Banyuwangi, Lamongan and Malang.

Being a motorcycle event, the highlight was obviously the pre- and post-gathering joint ride. Unlike a joint ride for sport or muscle bikes, in which speed is the key parameter, the C70 ride was all about leisure and enjoyment.

The C70 is a small displacement motorcycle and was never designed to be a speed demon.

“It’s never been about speed, we ride the C70 because we enjoy the comfort it provides and the opportunity it offers to enjoy the scenery,” one enthusiast said.

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ating a delicious chocolate bar may boost your mood and your energy, but until recently, only expensive imported chocolate provided the best taste. However, nowadays there are many local brands in the market.

The farmers from Gumbrih village in Pekutatan, Jembrana regency, are proud to market their chocolate products in both the local and export market.

This small chocolate business, which started last year with support from local farmers’ group Sari Bumi, has shown promising progress.

The license to process cocoa beans into a large variety of chocolate products was obtained in early January 2016 and now 18 cocoa farmers work in the 200-square meter factory.

Using the latest technology, the farmers process cocoa beans to create and package dark and milk chocolate bars under the brand Cho-Jaensan, an acronym for coklat jaen san, which means delicious chocolate in the Balinese language.

The 38-year-old Putu Mawa is the person behind the brand. “Our chocolate products are made using high quality, specially selected cocoa beans that have obtained UTZ certification,” Mawa said.

The UTZ certification is issued to recognize

Cho-Jaensan “Purely Balinese chocolate”

Words and photos Eka Juni Artawan

sustainable coffee and cocoa farming around the world and encompasses good agricultural practices, farm management, social and living conditions and environmental conservation.

The farmers have received support from the local government, which has provided them with modern machinery.

“There are several stages involved, from picking the pods, to separating the beans and the fermentation process before we can process the beans into chocolate products,” explained Mawa.

The beans have to be fermented for at least five days, after which the wet mass is dried under the sun or in a special drying machine.

The dried beans are then cracked open and the shell separated from the nib, the small pieces used to make chocolate. The nibs are roasted until they darken to a rich brown and acquire the characteristic chocolate flavor and aroma.

Every day, this home-based industry produces around 300 chocolate bars weighing 35 grams each, which requires about 20 to 30 kilograms of raw materials.

The final packaging is still simple. “We are still learning how to package the chocolate beautifully and safely,” Mawa said.

Marketing is another challenge. “This factory is still taking baby steps. There is so

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much to learn about marketing our products.

At the moment, we rely mostly on online and traditional marketing in souvenir outlets.”

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, Mawa has created special packaging to attract young customers.

Mawa and his wife have been working in cocoa production since 2006, when they were involved in a cocoa farmers’ group that collected, sorted and fermented cocoa beans from local plantations. Under the support of Kerta Semaya Samaniya cooperative in Melaya, Jembarana, the local farmers received training to produce chocolate.

“The cooperative has played a crucial role in supporting local farmers. It trains us, as well as buying and monitoring the quality of cocoa beans. It also stabilizes the price of cocoa beans to benefit the farmers,” he said.

Kerta Semaya Samaniya cooperative is now helping 22 farmers’ groups in Jembrana regency. “The UTZ certification helps up export cocoa beans to overseas markets because it guarantees the quality and standard,” Mawa said.

On the packaging, the farmers write, “Membeli Coklat ini = Menjaga Keberlanjutan Petani di Jembrana, Bali” (buying this chocolate sustains farming in Jembrana).

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

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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

REStauRant

Hot Since 82 Feb. 7 Starts 10 p.m.

Ku De Ta Jl. Kayu Aya No. 9, Seminyak : (0361) 739969

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Denpasar

Ubud

Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

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

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

Food & Drinks

Free Pizza Event Every Thursday From 2 – 10:30 p.m.

Ristorante Spaccanapoli Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud

ART & CULTURE CORNER

Tirtha Dining Open daily, 5 – 10 p.m.

Jl. Uluwatu, Br. Dinas Karang Boma, Pecatu : 0828 361 1111 El Kabron Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu : 0851 008 03416 Gardin Open daily Sun – Tue 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wed – Sat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Jl. Petitenget No. 106, Seminyak : (0361) 8499799 La Lucciola Open daily, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Pantai Petitenget, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 730838 Swept Away Open daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Samaya Ubud, Br. Baung, Ubud : (0361) 973606 Bridges Open daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud : (0361) 970095 Cascades Restaurant Open daily, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Viceroy Bali, Jl. Lanyahan, Ubud : (0361) 972111

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

Mawang Village, Ubud Visual Literacy Workshop Feb. 13 From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rumah Sanur Creative Hub Jl. Danau Poso No. 51A, Sanur

Jimbaran

Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

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

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

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan Legong Dance Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Listed by, 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

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go

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1 MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery Bali

All You Can Eat at The Deli Restaurant

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

Every Day Starts 6 p.m.

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

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA LOVINA

Pulaki Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

BANGLI

Ubud

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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DENPASAR

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Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

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Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

Nusa Dua

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Music and Wine Session

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7 – 10 p.m. and Saturday 9 p.m.

Vin+ Seminyak Jl. Kayu Jati No. 1, Seminyak : (0361) 4732377

Chinese New Year at InterContinental Feb. 6 – 8 Celebrate Chinese New Year with exciting activities at Intercontinental Bali Resort.

Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

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Savor

VIN+ Seminyak “Modern Indonesian food paired with international wines” Words and photos Chris O’Connor

Y

ou just know it’s going to be a good night when you pull up for dinner as the resident acoustic jazz band starts playing your favorite Oasis song — “Wonderwall”.

But before I talk about the tremendous food and wine the chef paired and presented for the large and appreciative gathering, I’m going to mention value. At Rp 390,000 (US$28.28) the monthly paired wine dinners at Vin+ Seminyak offer good value and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy excellent food with well-paired wines at a delightful restaurant and wine lounge.

Chef Theodorus Setyo has an exceptional culinary pedigree and in his short time at

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VIN+ Seminyak he has revitalized an already excellent menu to include classically inspired Indonesian dishes, several of which he showcased at Friday’s “Second Indonesian Wine Dinner”.

Pairing wine with Indonesian food can be a challenge and it was very pleasing to see the chef succeed with all five courses. The amuse bouche was a very interesting stuffed tofu with a glass of Trivento sparkling brut from Argentina; both were light and tasty making a simple but good opening gambit.

Following was slender lumpia remis (vegetable spring rolls) served with an almost buttery peanut sauce, which was paired with a young and fruity Villa Maria Dry Riesling. This Marlborough winery has been at the forefront of New Zealand’s wine industry since 1961 and is best known for its sauvignon blanc, but in recent years, its vibrant rieslings have grown in stature and popularity. Riesling complements most spicy foods and can be a very good choice in Indonesia.

For the fish plate, seared barramundi was served with an elegant young M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc. An interesting and fairly complex wine from the Côtes du Rhône, it offered slightly more weight than expected. The white Grenache, with its distinctive aromatic profile, gives this wine its unmistakable herbaceous and fruit nose (think apple and pear), which was an excellent foil to the turmeric-coconut broth with the fish.

The second main was the meaty ayam rica served with yellow rice and paired with the savory and lip-smacking 2011 D’Arenberg

Footbolt Shiraz. Extremely dry with eucalyptus and blackberry aromas, this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine was a real winner and another pairing success with the succulent chicken and lightly spiced sauce.

To general applause, chef Theo finished up with Trio Jajanan Pasar, a mix of classic Indonesian desserts plus a fresh raspberry sorbet accompanied by one of the world’s most undervalued wines, the Delicato White Zinfandel.

Open for dinner and lunch every day, VIN+ Seminyak can be found in the very heart of the island’s wine and dine hub, at the junction of Jl. Kayu Jati and Jl. Petitenget, not far from Petitenget temple. With its bold barrel-inspired bamboo construction, it is impossible to miss.

The next hosted wine dinner will be on Friday, Feb. 26.