Bali Buzz #77

Vol.3 no.25/february 25-march 2, 2016

On the rOad in the heart Of Bali

‘Rejang’ of Tista

Bali Reggae Star Festival

‘Surabi’ Bandung

from THE EdiTor

Good morning

cover Photo: rio helmi

look, I truly understand that when you are on vacation most of you would love to dance the night away and wake up when the sun is already past the zenith. but spending your entire vacation on this majestic island without one single sunrise moment would be a shame and mean, well, I don’t want to be rude and call anyone names, but I believe you get my drift. you don’t have to take my word for it. This edition’s cover story details an everlasting love story between rio helmi, one of the country’s most eloquent visual bards, and the island’s magical morning scenery.

I believe that after reading his words and savoring his images, some of you will feel that irresistible urge to wake up early and explore the island once eulogized by nehru as the morning of the World.

—The Editor

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ConTEnTs 07 Say goodbye to free plastic bags the road 08 on in the heart of bali 10 Sigi sacred festival 11 ‘Tawur Pancawali Krama’ 12 Kuningan 04

05 bali reggae Star festival

‘rejang’ of Tista

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Images

‘Rejang’ of Tista “A devotional dance with a unique costume” Words and photos Pande Parwata

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ejang, the devotional dance usually depicting heavenly nymphs greeting the descending deities, is a common fixture of any major religious ceremony and temple festival across the island.

It is usually performed by young girls dressed in white and yellow cloth, wearing beautiful headgear made of young coconut leaves and marigolds.

In Tista, an old village some 30 minutes’ drive from Amlapura in east Bali, the Rejang dancers

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flaunt a livelier costume with brightly colored sashes and one of the most gorgeous headgears in the history of Balinese performing art. It is made of a light bamboo frame covered with different kinds of fresh leaves.

As they performed the extended version of Rejang inside the courtyard of the rustic Puseh village, one could not help but wonder whether the costume and headgear was inspired by the mystical creatures of the island’s ancient jungle.

Sound

Bali Reggae Star Festival “Featuring well-respected icons of the genre” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTIDA MUSIC

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fter a successful event last year — attracting some 7,000 reggae fans, the Bali Reggae Star Festival will return this Saturday with a lineup of well-respected icons of the genre.

This year, organizers Antida Music and Pregina OMS are upbeat that the event, to be held on Feb. 27, will attract 10,000 people.

The pre-event, Road To Bali Reggae Star Festival in Sanur and Lombok, drew 1,500 fans of the genre that celebrates lifestyle freedom.

Seventeen groups, a mix of local musicians and much-loved international artists, will play at this year’s festival. The lineup includes Malibu Stone, Selow Project, De’Roots, The Guntur, Vermilion, Revelation, D’Sunshine, Andreggae,

Djembe Island, The Small Axe, Nath The Lions, Monkey Boots, Jeck Pilpil and Marapu featuring Conkarah.

Local reggae icons Joni Agung & Double T and Tony Q Rastafara will surely play a part in the show that reggae fans will certainly not miss.

The highlight of the festival is Jamaicanborn singer Conkarah. One of Jamaica’s newest artists to hit the music scene, he attracted wide attention when his reggae video of “Hello” by Adele went viral on YouTube with 15 million views.

The organizers are providing plenty of time for reggae fans to enjoy their favorite musicians during the festival designed by Archimetriz Architect. The show starts at 2 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. on Padang Galak beach.

As with last year, the festival is also a charity event, supporting Manik Bumi Foundation.

Proceeds from the ticket sales will be used to create trash bins to be distributed all over the island.

Reggae experienced its heyday in Bali during the 1990s. Since then, the musical genre has become part of the culture of coastal life both in Bali and in Lombok.

This style of music has often be used as a medium to express people’s thoughts and feelings related to life, love and their faith in God. On a broader scope, it also represents social power and expresses the pressures of daily life with strong lyrics.

For many people, reggae is more than just music. It is a lifestyle.

Presale tickets for Bali Reggae Star Festival are available for Rp 20,000 (US$1.50) until Feb. 25 at Antida Music, Jl. Waribang 32 in Kesiman, Denpasar, while on-the-spot tickets cost Rp 30,000.

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Savor

‘Surabi’ Bandung “Delicious local pancakes” Words and photos Anggara Mahendra

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urabi Bandung, a local pancake made of rice flour mixed with coconut milk and served with a large variety of toppings, has always been a popular snack for people living in Bandung and other places in West Java.

Traditional surabi is topped with coconut milk and brown sugar, while the savory version has oncom (a type of tempeh cooked in spices).

However, as times have changed, so have the toppings and today there are myriad versions to satisfy the taste buds, especially those of young consumers.

Surabi Bandung is so popular that it has spread out of West Java and can now be found in Bali, among other places.

Warung Surabi Bandung on Jl. Cok Agung Tresna in Renon is one place that serves these Bandung-style pancakes.

Kang Jamal, the owner of the food stall, said he prepared his surabi with a soft texture and a large variety of toppings, including cheese, chocolate sprinkles, strawberry jam, jackfruit, banana, sausage, shredded chicken and mushrooms.

Each surabi costs only Rp 8,000 (59 US cents).

Jamal explained the best way to get a soft, moist pancake. “We use a charcoal stove to make the pancakes taste better and cook evenly. The heat is more stable than with a gas cooker,” he said.

In addition to the new toppings, Jamal also adds a special sweet sauce made of condensed milk, egg yolk, vegetable oil and coconut flavoring.

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Nobody knows the origin of the surabi Indonesian pancake, but according to the World Heritage Encyclopedia (cn.worldheritage. org), the name surabi was derived from the word Serbia. During the Dutch colonial period, Serbian immigrants arrived in the Indonesian archipelago and cooked palačinke, Serbian pancakes, which later became popular as surabi.

German cook Thomas Hartwig said he had opened a café in Berlin selling Indonesian surabi with toppings such as salmon, duck and chicken, while other cafés sell vegetarian surabi with mushrooms, tempeh and sweet potato toppings. These are sold for around €5 ($5.50) each.

Research jointly conducted by Roman Egger and Christian Maurer in Bandung, Medan and Surabaya for the International Student Conference in Tourism Research in 2014 (ISCONTOUR 2014) revealed that rendang (spicy beef stew), surabi, gado-gado (mixed vegetables with peanut sauce), batagor and nasi tumpeng (yellow rice cone with savory accompaniments) were the most popular Indonesian dishes in the international culinary world.

If you have yet to taste surabi, visit Warung Surabi Bandung in Renon and try this delicious snack with a cup of coffee.

Soul

Say goodbye to free plastic bags “Denpasar will soon join the nationwide plastic bag program”

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eb. 21 was observed as National Waste Awareness Day, when communities in major cities nationwide held various activities to promote awareness of the problems of waste.

Last Sunday, the idea of imposing a charge on the use of plastic bags was raised, with the government launching a policy that requires modern retailers to charge customers for plastic bags. Denpasar has been included in the pilot project, along with several other major cities.

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

According to the Denpasar Environmental Agency, the city will start implementing the policy with the signing of an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with five retailers who have agreed to charge customers for plastic bags.

Two traditional markets in the city will also soon sign similar MoUs with the city administration.

“Hopefully, all shopping places will eventually implement a plastic bag charge,” head of the agency, AA Bagus Sudharsana, said.

Bali has been paying a high price for its use of plastic with devastation caused to natural beauty from discarded plastic bags.

“As many as 680 cubic meters of plastic garbage is generated every day. The Island of the Gods has fallen victim to its own beauty and is now facing an ecological catastrophe and soon could become a lost paradise,” stated the Bye Bye Plastic Bags community in their campaign Saying No to Plastic Bags.

While making customers pay for plastic bags

might not be as effective as a complete ban, it is certainly a in the right direction to changing people’s step mind-set.

National Waste Awareness Day last Sunday also saw a statement from Komunitas Peduli Sampah Bali, a community involved in waste treatment on the island, which made the declaration: “Indonesia Free from Waste 2020”. The group stated its readiness to work with communities to manage garbage in sustainable ways.

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On the road in the heart of Bali “BEING CAPTURED BY THOSE ELUSIVE MOMENTS” Words and Photos Rio Helmi

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Cover Story

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imply traveling on the road in this part of Bali, with its overwhelming contrasts, puts one in a different state of mind. I wrote about this in my book Travels on Two Wheels.

“The immersion in the surroundings that a rider gets to experience on a motorcycle feels even stronger in Bali. One moment you are riding through the cool damp in the dip of a river ravine; the next you come up and burst into the glorious warm sunshine pouring through jungle foliage. You can be stuck in the sticky heat and fumes of downtown traffic in the morning, then feel the wind chill factor right in your bones in the crisp afternoon as you sweep across high, open mountain ridges.”

Bali’s morning light is legendary. In fact, many of these pictures are taken from my “Good Morning Ubud” series for the website and Facebook page Ubud Now & Then. And riding through the back roads of central Bali is nearly always eventful.

It’s not just the views and the things happening on either side of the road: one nearly always happens upon something interesting right there on the road itself. It could be a play of light streaming through the trees onto a farmer walking home, or it could be a temple procession exploding with vivid colors and the wild clash of gamelan music.

Dramatic shadows and startling reflected light accentuate subjects, transforming them, creating scenarios in one’s imagination. Then, in a barely registered moment, they are gone.

I find these scenes to some of the most intriguing moments. One has to be alert and quick with the camera before the magic of the perfect confluence of movement, surroundings, light, etc. change.

In this heightened state of alertness, a kind of transcendence sometimes comes through

the lens, even passing through time to the viewer looking at the image much later, who gets a “hit” from what the photographer saw.

The road is a public space like no other.

Anyone traveling on it is exposed to an ever-changing environment. And when the observer too is moving, the experience is even more ephemeral. On the one hand, it guarantees a fleeting, somewhat illusory, anonymity. On the other, the situation reveals something quintessential about the subjects that quite possibly the subject him or herself is not even aware of, through a simple gesture or body language.

To be there, to see this, and to react purely without the awkward intervention of concepts

and abstract constructs about the visual reality unfolding in front of one’s lens requires many things. But more than anything else, it is dependent on an inner state of mind and alertness. Of course, quality equipment helps, but it can’t make up for a lack of spontaneity and acute visual responsiveness. And nowhere is this more pointedly true than on the road.

It takes practice. And practice. And practice.

And one rarely gets it perfect: we know it’s not about perfect lighting or perfect tone (although, of course, that helps), it’s really about being completely there in the moment, yet at same time anticipating the next second.

It’s then that one gets captured by the elusive moment.

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Sojourn

Sigi sacred festival

“A grand celebration of the solar eclipse” Words Franki Raden Photos Courtesy of Sigi Sacred Festival

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eople in Bali are well placed to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse – although in the Denpasar area it will be a partial eclipse, visible through most of the Indonesian archipelago, stretching across Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan and the Maluku Islands. It will also be visible from several locations in the Pacific Ocean.

On March 8 through 9, Indonesia is expected to welcome thousands of scientists coming from all parts of the world to witness this extraordinary natural phenomenon that occurs every 250 years.

Scientifically, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun from Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon’s apparent diameter is larger

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than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight and turning the day into darkness.

In Bali, this occurrence will take place on the morning of March 9 and is expected to peak at 8:27 a.m.

This grandest of natural spectacles is not only associated with scientific knowledge but also with cultures, myths, legends and superstitions.

Throughout history, solar eclipses have caused fear, curiosity and even happiness.

For centuries, indigenous people have tried to understand why the Sun temporarily vanishes from the sky, making up many reasons for what causes solar eclipses.

In Vietnam, for instance, people believed that a giant was devouring the sun, while the Chinese believed that the celestial dragon was

eating it up.

Fear of solar eclipses still exists today and many people around the world still view them as an evil omen that brings destruction and disaster.

A popular misconception is that solar eclipses may endanger pregnant women and their unborn babies and, in many cultures, young children and pregnant women are required to stay indoors during a solar eclipse.

People in Indonesia are no exception. Myths and legends surround these rare occurrences.

In Palu, Central Sulawesi, where the solar eclipse will be clearly visible this time, there will be various activities, both scientific and cultural.

On the Mount Matantimali, home to the Da’a indigenous tribe of Central Sulawesi, hundreds of musicians, artists and scholars will observe the solar eclipse by holding the

Sigi Sacred Festival, taking place from March 6 through 9.

For the indigenous Da’a tribe in Sigi, the solar eclipse, which will bring total darkness, has to be responded to by holding a special ritual to save the Earth and its people.

The Sigi Sacred Arts Festival aims to bring together indigenous people and artists from around the world, including from India, Australia, the Netherlands and South Korea, as well as local tribes.

These people will perform rituals and performing arts to observe this rare natural phenomenon.

The festival is also intended to preserve and provide a global platform for the sacred arts of indigenous peoples across the globe.

Sight

‘TawuR PanCawalI KRama’ “a rare ceremony aT Pura PenaTaran SaSIh PeJenG” WorDS anD PhoToS LUH de SUrIYanI

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housands of people gathered at Penataran Sasih Pejeng temple to attend one of the grandest of temple celebrations — Tawur Pancawali Krama, a six-month temple celebration that started in november last year and will end this april. every day, the people of Pejeng, an ancient village in Gianyar, flock to the temple to make various ritual preparations.

Ketut arini and made rini were seen busy preparing lavish offerings for the ritual, which reached its peak on feb. 20. The offerings were to be placed on the newly renovated Palinggih Prasadha Agung main shrine, which was built to resemble a buddhist stupa like those at borobudur temple, which is why the local people call it bebuduran.

These two middle-aged women have been voluntarily visiting the temple to make a range of offerings for the last two months — in balinese this voluntary devotion is known as ngayah. arini makes batik and by preparing offerings at the temple, she loses her daily income.

“Thank God, everything has been running smoothly. I don’t mind that I don’t have any income, my dedication to the gods in the form of ngayah has spiritually satisfied my soul,” arini said. for balinese hindus, male and female, ngayah, communal work to make temple celebrations a success, is a true form of dedication. financially, each family in the village has donated rp 2 million (uS$149.22) to support the celebration. on feb. 20, 14 high priests performed the Tawur Agung ceremony.

Dewa Suamba, chairperson of the

organizing committee, said that this karya agung (grand ceremony) was particularly special as it was held for the first time fifty years ago, in 1965-1966, during a very chaotic time in Indonesia’s history. “at that time, the ceremony was held in a simple way because of the national political situation,” said Suamba.

This year’s ceremony has involved thousands of people from 33 banjar (hamlets) in four villages – Pejeng Kaja, Pejeng Kangin, Pejeng Kelod and Pejeng Kawan.

Jro Kuta Pejeng cok Gde Putra Pemayun said that everybody had joined together to make a successful celebration. “They [the villagers] have been willingly to give everything — money, goods and time,” he said. local artists gave a series of dances and musical performances, including wayang gedog, topeng, gambuh, rejang dewa, baris gede, rejang renteng, gamelan baleganjur, angklung, gong beri, gong lelambatan, gong luang and selonding.

Suamba regularly updated programs, video and photos on various social media and the village’s website www.pejeng.desa.id. agung oka Santika organized an art performance held on monday night. before 9 p.m., thousands of people had gathered at the temple. The sacred Sanghyang Jaran dance was performed and all the lights were turned off to create a moment of silence.

The local people were eager to follow every stage of this rare ritual, which saw the female dancer move her body, swaying like a running horse, while a man was in trance and acted like a horse. The dance lasted for one hour, marking the climax of the ritual.

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Kuningan “The end of a joyous 10-day festival”

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eremonies related to Galungan and Kuningan, two festivals that take place once every six months, ended last Saturday. The associated month-long series of rituals can also be taken to signify the journey of Balinese Hindus throughout their lifetime.

Kuningan marks the end of the celebration of the triumph of dharma over adharma, good against evil. The day can also be simply defined as the return of the deities and ancestors to their own places, after prayers have been uttered in the hope that their families can live in a state of wellness and prosperity.

Marking the beginning of this celebration is Galungan, when families prepare for an extended family communion, welcoming their departed loved ones into their homes with various offerings.

There are several symbols in the festivals’ ornaments that have deep religious meanings. Made of young coconut leaves, but in various shapes, these include endongan, tamiang, ter and sampian gantung.

In every household, there are at least 30 packages of these ornaments, which are usually hung near where offerings are placed.

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Some people believe that the ornaments are simply symbols of warfare, although philosophically they can represent weapons of “war against the self” – a defense against anger, envy and other negative emotions.

In Bali, Galungan and Kuningan are the most significant religious celebrations besides Nyepi. During the peak of the celebration, schools and offices are closed and students usually have two weeks of vacation.

There are various versions of the history of Galungan. The Jaya Kasunu manuscript, which was quoted in the book titled Galungan authored by Sirikanden, states that Galungan

and Kuningan were celebrated after disasters during the reign of King Sri Jaya Kasunu.

Meanwhile, the Panji Malat Rasmi manuscript narrates that in the 11th century, the kingdom of Jenggala in Kediri had celebrated Galungan. Another manuscript, Purana Bali Dwipa, as quoted by I Gusti Ketut Widana, states that Galungan had been observed since the year 882.

Although the essence of the festival is widely known as the victory of dharma over adharma, it is also understood as one self’s victory in being able to control emotions, as well as being able to share with others.

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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

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.

CoffEE Shop

Black Canyon Amaris Jl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar : (0361) 9378042 / 9378043 Black Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805 Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.

Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

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

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

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

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Coworking Unconference Asia

Feb 24 – 28 Don’t get left behind! Join #CUASIA 2016 on February 24 - 28 in #Ubud, #Bali, explore how coworking spaces are uniquely placed to influence the future of work with creativity, consciousness and collaboration. www.cuasia.co

1 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. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR

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Tanah Lot Kerobokan

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DENPASAR

Canggu 4 Seminyak Legian Kuta

Sanur

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Nyepi Getaway 2016

Two-night stay, incl. daily breakfast and one dinner, Rp 2,900,000 net for 2 people.

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 www.pullmanhotels.com/6556

Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

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Nusa Dua

Penida Island

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Canggu Club

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

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

Finn’s Beach Club

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