Bali Buzz #78

Vol.3 no.26/march 3-9, 2016

H&M’s

sustainable fashion ‘Ogoh-ogoh’

Marquee Alamanda Bali

Bloody Valentine

from THE EdiTor

Happy New Year! at the end of this week, you will see the Balinese flock into the streets in colorful traditional costumes while carrying sacred temple objects, bright-colored parasols and tall banners in the annual sea-bound and lake-bound purification march of melasti.

The sight, which naturally triggers massive traffic congestion and exhilarating photo-ops, is a sign that the island is ready to welcome the hindu caka new Year, which falls on march 9 this year.

The celebration includes a very boisterous new Year’s Eve street parade and an extremely quiet new Year’s Day. The latter is known as nyepi, (Day of Silence), during which the island’s residents are prohibited from venturing outside their houses and lighting any fires.

To a certain extent, it reflects the Balinese character. We love to finish things with a loud bang and embrace new things with meditative trepidation. happy new Year!

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innovations 07 Food at VIn+ Seminyak 08 h&m’s sustainable fashion 10 Padma resort Ubud moment 11 aattranquil Westin Bali 12 Bloody Valentine 16 marmar herayukti

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Marquee Alamanda Bali “The pioneer in serviced office business opens its first co-working space outside Jakarta”

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WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARQUEE ALAMANDA BALI

ali is considered a unique market in many business sectors. The worldwide-famous holiday destination has now turned into a place to reside, as more and more people from outside the island choose to stay here.

With the rising number of residents — many of who decide to make a living by starting up a business due to the market’s uniqueness — there is a growing need for space to establish offices.

However, as land in the island’s premium areas has become scarce and prices are skyrocketing, startup companies might find it difficult to provide a huge amount for capital investment.

Renting an office space is probably not the right decision as well, as businesses might

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face hassles in providing equipment, facilities, hiring a receptionist, office boy and security officers, not to mention providing space for a meeting room and pantry.

To be free from all this hassle, establishing a workplace with the help of a serviced office provider is the best solution, since clients will not only rent a space, but will also be entitled to use all the facilities that a company needs.

A serviced office allows clients to reduce capital expenditure to furnish the office, build office infrastructure and facilities, as well as reduce variable costs such as hiring receptionists, office assistants and security officers. Businesses are also free from having to handle paying electricity bills and household expenses. Therefore, compared to a conventional office space, running a

workspace in a serviced office is more efficient and cost effective.

“Clients just need to focus on how to develop their business, and let us take care of all the corporate affairs. All they need to do is just bring the laptop and start working,” said Lena Thong, CEO of Marquee Executive Office — the leading premium serviced office provider.

As a pioneer in the serviced office business, Marquee Executive Office is now open for business on the island to provide start-ups with comprehensive business solutions.

“We offer fully furnished and comprehensive services. Office infrastructure

such as high-speed Internet connection, telephone lines, video conferencing and meeting room facilities are ready to use,” Lena said.

Founded 10 years ago and currently operating 11 serviced office centers in Jakarta, Marquee has also now established another center in Bali, the first outside Indonesia’s capital city.

The Bali center occupies the fifth floor of the Alamanda building, which is owned

by Marquee and is the first strata title office building on the island. Situated in the strategic area of Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Kedonganan, Marquee Alamanda Bali offers premium-level service, similar to the 11 other centers in Jakarta.

Like all other Marquee centers, Marquee Alamanda Bali provides serviced office facilities with an international standard. Its range of services include a serviced office, virtual office, video and audio conference and meeting facilities.

As a one-stop business solution, Marquee also provides services for company establishment, including local company establishment, foreign direct investment, representative offices, domicile letter arrangements, as well as stay and work permits.

One thing that makes Marquee Alamanda Bali more exclusive is that it provides a coworking space that is not found in Marquee’s other centers in Jakarta.

For freelancers or anyone who needs to get back and forth in handling their business, and only needs to rent a small space for a short time, this co-working space is the right choice.

Unlike other co-working spaces on the island that seem to be more casual, Marquee Alamanda Bali offers a semi-formal place thanks to its location inside an office building.

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‘Ogoh-ogoh’ “The island prepares for its loudest, most menacing street parade” Words and Photos Zul Trio Anggono

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n the eve of Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence), demons will roam the streets of Bali in the earsplitting parade known as ngerupuk. Groups of Balinese youths, mostly associated with local banjar (traditional neighborhood associations), will flaunt their respective renditions of the demons, from the old-school ogres of Hindu myths to the contemporary corrupt bureaucrats, in the shape of giant papiermâché figures called ogoh-ogoh. For years, the parade has become the proving ground for the youths’ aesthetic creativity, communal spirit and bold innovation — last year’s demons were accompanied by gamelan and deep house techno. This year, ngerupuk will fall on the night of March 8.

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Coworking Unconference Asia “Exploring challenges and opportunities in the future of work” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS ANGGARA MAHENDRA

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he future of work is here!” was the tagline of the Coworking Unconference Asia (CUAsia), an event that brought together all the movers and shakers from the world of coworking and innovation in Asia and beyond.

Initiated by Hubud: Ubud Coworking & Community Space — Bali’s first coworking space and community hub, CUAsia was designed to enable participants to explore new ways of learning, working and living in the new collaborative economy, as well as helping redesign the way of working.

Attendees shared different views on the business models of the future as coworking across the Asia-Pacific region becomes increasingly competitive and spaces diverge in strategy, offering more choice to this new wave of workers.

Steve Munroe, founder of Hubud, initiated the event in January last year after experiencing first-hand the rise of the coworking movement around the globe.

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In Indonesia, the number of entrepreneurs is growing rapidly and the coworking style is fast becoming the norm.

Bali itself has surprisingly taken a lead role in coworking advocacy in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with 10 spaces currently and more on the way.

Travelling from 31 countries, including the US, South Korea, Mongolia, India, Cambodia and Australia, attendees in the event’s second year reached 220 people.

Munroe said the increased attendance reflected the surging interest in coworking across the continent.

“Asia has seen an explosion of growth in coworking over the last 12 months, with new spaces opening every week. It’s fascinating to see how different spaces are reacting to the challenges and opportunities posed by this new world of work.”

Singapore is now home to 45 coworking spaces, while Bali, Koh Lanta and Jeju island are experiencing a rise in “coworkation” spaces.

This year’s CUAsia, held from Feb. 24 to 28, covered a range of subjects and was hosted in different locations in Bali — at Kumpul Coworking Space, Hubud, Ayung Resort and Green School.

The Coworking Academy pre-event, which was held in Hubud, was a full-day workshop on how to create and manage a successful coworking space.

More than half of the participants, who are planning to open their own coworking spaces, received tangible tools and templates to help execute what they had learned.

Coworking spaces have been dubbed the “laboratory for the future of work” with the rise of location-independent businesses and the freelance economy.

The workplace of the future is quickly changing and those who are the most successful will not only find new creative ways to work, but also meaningful work in environments that allow easy collaboration with like-minded people.

Savor

Food innovations at

VIN+ Seminyak “The best wines are the ones we share with friends...”

Words Chris O’Connor Photos courtesy of Vin+ Seminyak

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ending to the wining and dining needs of its discerning guests, including during its happy hour and ladies’ night, last week’s packed VIN+ Seminyak schedule saw the midweek launch of chef Theodorus Setyo’s exiting new menu, followed on Friday evening by his third exclusive wine dinner.

The heavily revised menu is now clearly positioned to bridge the culinary gap between east and west with a range of excellent international and pan-Asian dishes.

It features dishes to nibble on, such as a range of tapas and a charcuterie board, as well as signature sandwiches like the delicious crumbed dory fish with mesclun salad. There’s also the traditional BLT and the excellent Balinese-inspired ciabatta crammed with grilled betutu chicken, plus a host of other options.

For a more substantial meal, choose from barramundi kari, tongseng kambing or the popular babi kecap — grilled soy marinated pork belly with turmeric coconut broth, buttered vegetables and Lyonnais potato. With wine by the bottle or glass, plus beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, the chilled ambience of VIN+ Seminyak suits a relaxed lunch or dinner.

The monthly intimate wine dinners are usually held on the last Friday of each month; booking is highly recommended. The four-course dinner plus wines costs Rp 390,000 net (US$29.28) and is very popular.

On the night, against a background of easy listening live music, the amuse bouche was battered mussel served with a fresh and fruity sparkling Trivento.

Following was Theo’s take on the classic street food martabak telur paired with a young Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, a light wine from New Zealand’s most awarded

winery that complimented the pan-fried spicy meat pancake nicely.

From the ocean came a succulent seared barramundi served with sautéed spiced papaya, paired with the awardwinning Monterey County Chardonnay from the Irony winery in Napa Valley. Irony is one of a growing number of small lot producers making headway in Indonesia and, like all the wines, is available from VIN+ Seminyak to drink in or buy at the retail outlet to take home.

Next was buntil, a traditional Javanese dish with grated coconut mixed with anchovies and spices wrapped in papaya leaves, served with a grilled jumbo prawn and aromatic nasi lemak paired with Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Merlot. This young blend, from one of Margaret River’s best and original producers, was heavy with blackcurrant and oak, offering elegance and finesse rather than the power one might have expected — it paired beautifully with the buntil.

Wrapping up the impressive feast was a contemporary pie susu served with mixed berries and raspberry sorbet, paired surprisingly but beautifully with an Australian Bin 808 Red Pecha Kucha, notable for its smooth sweetness and playful labeling; it was a pleasing end to a memorable dinner.

The next exclusive dinner will feature Theo in collaboration with acclaimed chef Degan Septoadji on March 18. See the VIN+ social media feeds for details.

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Cover Story

H&M’s

sustainable fashion “Swedish multinational fashion retailer H&M opens its first store in Bali” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS STANNY ANGGA

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n a bright sunny Saturday last week, a perfect time to go shopping, some 500 or more people lined up for several hours in front of H&M’s flagship store at Mal Bali Galeria, waiting for the Swedish fashion retailer to throw open its doors.

At 10 a.m. sharp, the Balinese traditional welcome dance Panyembrama marked the start of the opening ceremony.

Followed by the popular kecak dance, a man dressed as Hanuman from the epic Ramayana handed over scissors to the guests of honor to cut the ribbon, symbolizing that the store was open to the public.

Anil Malhotra, country manager of PT Hindo — the franchised operator of H&M Indonesia, and store manager Jenefer Lizaba, along with their guests of honor, welcomed the excited crowd of shoppers into H&M’s first store in Bali.

“This has been a wonderful opening for us.

We have received an amazing response from our customers. We look forward to continue bringing them fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way,” commented Malhotra.

The global brand, which is known for its edgy fashion and good value, has been keen to open in Bali, seeing the island’s potential not only as one of the best tourist destinations in the world but also to further offer inspiring fashion at unbeatable value for money.

“We are hopeful that local residents and visiting tourists will enjoy our diverse offerings and find fashion inspiration in the store,” Malhotra said.

The first customer in line was lucky enough to be awarded a discount voucher of 100

percent off a maximum purchase of Rp 1 million (US$75.29). The next 499 customers in line also received discount vouchers.

Similar to all its other stores worldwide, H&M at Mal Bali Galeria features stylish fashion for the entire family, with must-haves for women, men, teens and children, as well as functional sportswear in H&M Sports.

“We always put the same collections in every H&M store worldwide, albeit with different quantities for some items,” said Karina Soegarda from PT Hindo’s PR communication and press department.

The collections include everything for every occasion, ranging from dazzling party collections to quintessential basics for daily wear. Shoes, bags and jewelry are also stocked.

“The width and variety of the collections means that customers can always find something to suit their style and wardrobe,” Karina noted.

Looking good should do good too. In line with H&M’s values on sustainability, the brand brings fashion choices that are good for people and the planet.

The people behind this major brand have set themselves the challenge of ultimately “making fashion sustainable and sustainability fashionable” toward a better fashion future — one where customers don’t have to make a choice between something that looks good or something that does good.

Helping people express their personality and making them feel good in what they wear, the brand’s collection uses natural resources responsibly, notably by using organic, environmentally friendly cottons.

From improving the lives of thousands of cotton farmers, to helping customers to care for their clothes, sustainability is a natural part of the business and a prerequisite for the company’s future growth, using its impact worldwide to influence and create change in the entire fashion industry through its conscious actions.

H&M is among the most sustainable companies according to the Global 100 index. The brand is on the list of Global 100’s Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the sixth consecutive year, ranking 20 overall. The 100 companies are scored on indicators ranging from energy and water

use, to transparency, waste productivity and sustainability leadership.

Products that are created in a sustainable way also come with quality and best value for money, in accordance with the brands business concept of “fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way”.

H&M does not own factories, buying its products from independent suppliers that are the company’s close long-term partners.

The company works to bring about longterm improvement for the people and the environment — through its supply chain, garment lifecycle and in the communities where the company is active.

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Padma Resort Ubud “A grand opening for a grand resort” Words Amanda O’Connor Photos courtesy of Padma Resort Ubud

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ast Saturday saw the grand opening of the gorgeous Padma Resort Ubud, a venue selected for its stunning landscape and contours before even one brick was put in place.

Situated in Payangan, adjacent to the village of Puhu, Padma Resort Ubud is only 45 kilometers from Denpasar — a drive of approximately one-and-a-half hours, and 57 km from the airport. You could not imagine a landscape any more different between the two locations.

Less than 10 percent of the 11-hectare plot has been built on, specifically to preserve the stunning woodland views across the river valley. Every one of the 149 rooms has a woodland view and the swimming pool, which is heated for the cooler mornings and evenings, has an 89-meter infinity edge that is just perfect from which to gaze out across the untouched beauty of nature and dream for a while.

Everyone who has visited has said, “It’s worth the drive.” The views, the food, the comfort and the facilities pamper every sense and I was very glad to be there. In fact, the road up to Padma Resort Ubud is smooth, not especially narrow

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and easy to find — just go straight on from Bali Bird Park, through Payangan village, until you eventually see the large stone on the right with the Padma logo.

For the opening weekend, executive chef Ketut Sumerta — a native of Puhu village who has honed his skills in five-star restaurants and hotels around the world, laid on a sumptuous buffet spread for lunch. The display stands in Puhu Restaurant & Lounge groaned under the vast array of delicacies made in house by the kitchen team and the guests wondered how that night’s gala dinner could be any better.

However, to accompany the grand opening press conference was a heavenly fine-dining repast.

Fortunately for our health, Padma Resort Ubud has a fitness center, sunrise and sunset yoga and a 3.4-km jogging track that wends its way through the valley so we could work off some calories. For the more energetic, the resort also offers a two-and-a-half hour village trek to enjoy the natural flora, fauna and culture as you journey up and down hills and into the village, where you can visit the local temple and market.

Having indulged in the pool and sweated

in the gym, I was more than happy to venture into the quirky cave-like spa structure — surely left by Smurfs or Teletubbies — for a reviving massage. Using high quality products, the trained therapist soothed my tired muscles and restored my body, ready for whatever the day would bring.

Padma Resort Ubud also offers a free shuttle back and forth into Ubud four times a day and

can arrange airport transfers for a fee.

Visit www.padmaresortubud.com for details of special opening offers, a tempting Nyepi package and stays that include Padma Resort Legian.

The tagline for Padma Resort Ubud is “Refresh Your Senses” — it certainly achieves that on every level.

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A tranquil moment at Westin Bali

“A luxurious place to enjoy the Hindu Day of Silence and the rare solar eclipse” Words Rita Widiadana Photos Courtesy of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali

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n March 9, Balinese Hindus will observe Nyepi (Day of Silence), which marks the New Year according to the Caka lunar

calendar.

On the same day, people in certain locations around the world will be able to witness a rare natural phenomenon — a total solar eclipse, which will be visible from many parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

These two significant events will draw people to Bali.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali is offering a special Nyepi package for visitors choosing to spend quality time with their loved ones and enjoy the serenity of Nyepi — a day for soul renewal.

In Bali, the Caka New Year is viewed as a new doorway to a spiritually enlightened and enriched soul, it is a time for self-contemplation while performing catur berata penyepian, or

the four abstinences — amati geni (no lights); amati karya (no work); amati lelanguan (no leisure pursuits) and amati lelungan (no travel outside the home), for 24 hours.

A few days before the Day of Silence, Balinese Hindus will hold a series of elaborate rituals, starting with Melasti — a procession of temple paraphernalia taken to the ocean for purification and mass prayers to purify the body and soul.

Mecaru is the ritual of cleaning the home and village and is required to appease evil spirits that may disturb the universe’s harmony.

On New Year’s Eve, the local youths hold a ritual called Tawur Kesanga, or Pengerupuk, to drive away all evil spirits. The evil spirits are embodied in the form of devilish figures known locally as ogoh-ogoh and have bulging eyes, gigantic bodies and scary faces. At the end of the evening, the great majority of these effigies are burned to symbolize victory over evil.

The ogoh-ogoh parades nowadays attract large numbers of tourists keen to witness these unique rituals.

At The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali, on the day before Nyepi, guests will be invited to join the Ngerupuk Night Nyepi Eve Dinner at Ikan Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The buffet dinner will feature local delicacies such as babi guling (suckling pig), lawar and es campur from live stations and diners will be entertained by the beautiful joged bumbung dance.

An ogoh-ogoh parade will take place during dinner, starting from the lobby at 6 p.m. and traveling around the resort, finishing at the beach.

On March 9, guests will be invited to attend Nyepi Eclipse Yoga at the resort’s Temple Garden from 8-9 a.m. Afterwards, guests can join a 30-minute meditation session.

Chaired by wellness specialist Jitendra

Pokhriyal, the combination of yoga and meditation will escalate energy levels, even more so as it takes place on Nyepi and during the solar eclipse.

On Thursday, March 10 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy brunch at Seasonal Tastes for Rp 545,000 (US$41) per person. Kids eat free and the SPG Kids Pass is applicable.

Meanwhile, chef Alex Molini with his team will be preparing delicious treats, including Italian favorites, at Prego.

Nyepi is the perfect time for busy parents to spend a meaningful holiday with their loved ones, while rejuvenating their senses. With free Internet access, free access to the Westin Family Kids Club and Fitness Studio, as well as fun and inspiring holiday activities, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali is the ideal place for a family holiday, while creating unforgettable memories.

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Bloody

Valentine “Showing love by saving lives through blood donations”

WORDS LUH DE SURIYANI PHOTOS ANTON MUHAJIR

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etizens from the Bali Blogger Community (BBC) hosted a blood drive in recognition of Valentine’s Day last Sunday, inviting residents to take part in various fun activities while expressing solidarity by donating blood.

During only two-and-a-half hours, the organizer managed to collect 31 packs of blood to be donated to Tabanan regency’s Red Cross. Some of the participants were first-time donors. This annual event is also part of the Denpasar city anniversary celebrations.

In addition, BBC also invited a number of community-based organizations to present their programs to the public.

Among them was Sobat Budaya Bali, which campaigned for the importance of culture documentation. There was also the Bali chapter of Kelompok Peduli Schizophrenia Indonesia (KPSI), a group that provides assistance and counseling for people with schizophrenia.

Psychiatrists in this group presented information on the counseling program for people with this

disorder, especially those in underprivileged families. The program is open for public participation as volunteers or “buddies” to the ill.

“They should not be confined; rather, they should be encouraged to be productive. Therefore we need volunteers,” said event coordinator Happy Ari Setyani about the initiative.

Other organizations did not want to miss the opportunity to present their programs and activities to the public in the hope of getting more people involved in their initiatives.

During the event, the public could register with organizations they were interested in and become volunteers, give donations or establish partnerships.

The event also featured a talk show about Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN), the national health insurance scheme, in which netizens encouraged the audience to get involved in monitoring the program.

Sloka Institute, one of the organizations taking part in the event, is cooperating with the Bali Health Agency to improve JKN’s information system, which handles patient complaints.

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Ranah Minang Food Festival

Louvre Hotels International has announced the operation of Golden Tulip Mataram Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara.

The four-star hotel offers a comfortable resort atmosphere in the city center and provides a variety of internationalstandard facilities for MICE and leisure activities to entertain tourists and business travelers during their stay in Mataram.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the hotel’s Mandalika Ballroom and attended by representatives of Louvre Hotels International, Commissioner Hendro Nyoman and Lusi Tasman as managing director of PT Mataram Andalas Semesta, as well as VIP guests from the local government and various companies.

“We are proud to have been selected to manage our first hotel in the beautiful Lombok island. This is a good time to develop this area,” commented Managing Director South East Asia Louvre Hotels Group Mark Van Ogtrop at the inauguration.

Golden Tulip Mataram Lombok has easy access to entertainment venues, shopping centers, tourist attractions and recreational facilities and offers luxury and comfort in its 164 guest rooms, all with beautiful mountain views. The hotel also offers a fitness center, swimming pool, spa and sauna, indoor and outdoor restaurants, lobby lounge and bar.

Banyubiru Restaurant at The Laguna Bali prepared a culinary treat for food lovers in Bali. This smart, recently refurbished, restaurant is taking things to the next level with its indigenous Indonesian food to ensure guests can savor the true flavors of the archipelago.

The first visiting guest chef was Reno Andam Suri, presenting the delectable cuisine of West Sumatra during a three-day festival.

The Ranah Minang Food Festival saw Reno work alongside the culinary team at Banyubiru to create the highest level of authenticity in Minang food, including the world-famous rendang. Reno has received many awards for business and entrepreneurship, authored Rendang, Minang Legacy to The World and was a culinary advisor for the culinary-themed Indonesian box office movie Tabula Rasa.

Reno is just the first of an array of special guest chefs lined up for Banyubiru to bring genuine Indonesian food to its western and pan-Asian buffet, as well as its extensive à la carte menu.

Banyubiru has a spectacular glass show kitchen where guests can observe the chefs at work and is open for breakfast and dinner. The restaurant has both air-conditioned and outdoor seating and makes for a truly exceptional dining experience in Nusa Dua.

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Food & Drinks W Bali Presents Five on Five Celebrating 5 years of glam March 5 From 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.

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

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

Ristorante Spaccanapoli Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Nine hippest restaurants for the hipsters!

La Ramona Tapas Open daily, 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Jl. Dewi Sita, Ubud : 0813 373 72294 Whale and Co. Open daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Jl. Nakula, Seminyak : 0878 615 60977

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

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

Crate Open daily, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Jl. Batu Bolong No. 64, Canggu

Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784 Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 – 11 a.m.

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

Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com 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 Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Wednesday and Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.

Alaya Ubud Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 972200 Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

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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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Deus Ex Machina Mon – Sat 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sun 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Jl. Batu Mejan No. 8, Canggu : 0811 388 315 Grain Espresso Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 16B, Seminyak Open daily, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. : (0361) 730528

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Corner House Open daily, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak : (0361) 730276 Revolver Espresso Open daily, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak : 0857 008 84968 Seniman Coffee Studio Open daily, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud : (0361) 972085 Café Bali Open daily, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Jl. Hanoman, Ubud Listed by,

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

Where to go

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Nyepi Getaway 2016

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

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

Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana GRILL & CHILL Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian The preferred BBQ dinner in Kuta and Legian. : (0361) 762500 Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta www.pullmanhotels.com/6556 Jl. Benesari, Br. Pengabetan, Kuta : (0361) 849 6606 www.fourpointsbalikuta.com

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA Pulaki

LOVINA

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

Canggu 4 Seminyak Legian Kuta

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Sanur

2 3 Benoa

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

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Nusa Dua

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5 Finn’s Beach Club Canggu Club

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

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

Bali Salon Culinaire

March 3 – 5 From 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The biggest cooking competition in Bali!

Bali Convention Center, Nusa Dua E-mail: secretariat@ baliculinaryprofessionals.org www.baliculinaryprofessionals.org

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because it requires more people to work together for a single purpose.

A polystyrene ogoh-ogoh could be finished by a team of four people.”

Soon Marmar was busy talking with youths from neighboring hamlets, and later on from across Denpasar, about the danger of polystyrene and the beauty of the old ways. He also shared the required skills of ngulat with streams of interested youngsters who sought his advice.

“I share and do not impose anything. I believe that people have the capacity to find the best way, to sort things out and find methods that are in harmony with nature.”

His gentle and lead-by-example approach has won him support at every corner, including from the Denpasar mayor, who provides funds for the annual ogoh-ogoh competition.

Today, the use of eco-friendly material is an important norm in the competition and nearly all hamlets in the municipality have abandoned polystyrene in the making of ogohogoh.

“Our life will be purer if we strive to inflict as little damage as possible on Mother Nature,” Marmar stated.

MarMar Herayukti “A yOUNG MAN LEADS THE RETURN OF ECO-FRIENDLy OGOH-OGOH”

WORDS ANGGARA MAheNdRA ANd I WAyAN JuNIARTA PHOTOS ANGGARA MAheNdRA ANd CouRTesy oF MARMAR heRAyukTI

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all, handsome and with the sculpted body of a Muay-Thai practitioner, he exudes the bad-boy aura of a rock star — well, he has had his share of screaming poignant lyrics on stage, but Marmar Herayukti is anything but bad.

He doesn’t even smoke — a numero uno prerequisite here to be a bad boy.

The soft-spoken tattoo and visual artist has gained growing popularity and a following among Denpasar’s youths for his relentless campaign on eco-friendly ogohogoh, the giant figures the local youths craft and parade on the night before the Day of Silence.

Since its advent in the 1980s, the ogohogoh parade has become a status symbol for the youth groups of the local traditional communities. They try to outdo each other by creating the biggest and most elaborate ogoh-ogoh around. In the last decade, polystyrene foam, locally known as styrofoam, has been adopted as the

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preferred material, giving the young artists a substance that is easy to shape and carve; it also cuts production time considerably.

However, it is also a very damaging material to the environment and a possible human carcinogen.

“Back in 2012, the local youths in my banjar [traditional hamlet] were still using polystyrene.”

Marmar persuaded them to change. It was a gradual process that peaked in 2014, when they totally ditched polystyrene and re-embraced the old method of crafting ogoh-ogoh using plaited bamboo, wood, paper pulp and metal rods.

The production process was much longer as the youths had to re-learn the skill of ngulat (weaving) the bamboo strips, and it also took more people to craft a single ogoh-ogoh.

“It turns out that the old method is not only more eco-friendly but also more effective in building a sense of camaraderie