Bali Buzz #90

SunSet

celebration Mix it to the Max

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Mentigi Market

rat creMation

Vol.3 no.31 / www.thejakartapost.com

from THE EdiTor

Sunset

cover photo: coUrtesY oF pUllman BalI leGIan nIrwana

sunset worshippers rejoice! the island’s tourist establishments have started placing more attention on your cult. so expect more attractive events designed to pamper to all your needs, while you solemnly observe that glorious, golden disc making its exit beyond the western horizon. of course, sunset worship on an unspoiled beach with nobody but your most loved one is always a good idea, but sipping on a glass of perfectly chilled beer, listening to soothing ambient music with a crowd of beautiful people during sunset is definitely not a bad idea. this edition’s cover story narrates how pullman Bali legian nirwana takes the sunset-worshipping experience to a new height. It involves a rooftop infinity pool venue, specially curated Djs, video-mapping, an unobstructed view of kuta’s famed sunset and ladies in red bikinis. sunset has become a tad more intriguing.

— The Editor

06 mentigi market

ConTEnTs 07 rat cremation 08 sunset celebration 10 an authentic Batuan house 11 ‘sueg’ 12 surf to save 04

nox coffee and sake Bar

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Nox Coffee and Sake Bar “Coffee by day, sake by night” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS STANNY ANGGA

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mid the growing number of coffee shops in downtown Denpasar, Nox Coffee and Sake Bar is among the newest additions to the city’s map of eateries serving good coffee and scrumptious meals.

What makes Nox stand out is that it serves the Japanese liquor, sake, which is known to have multiple health benefits, in addition to its high quality local coffee from various highland areas across the archipelago, including Kintamani.

The concept of “coffee by day and sake by night” was inspired by the ambience of Renon, one of the city’s business districts. College students, office workers and businessmen can sip on an artisan coffee here in the morning, and gather with friends in the evening to enjoy sake.

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Café Tropical is among the unique coffees served here, being a cup of Americano served with slices of ginger, cinnamon stick and liquid palm sugar.

The Sake Bar serves several variants of the Japanese fermented rice beverage, including Junmai Daiginjo, Kubota Senju, Genjo and Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai.

Patrons can also opt for signature cocktails with a twist of coffee, like the Cubano Machiato Martini and Baileys Nox Coffee Mocha.

Pastries and snacks are good companions to coffee and have their own quirky shapes and names, such as Choco Owl Cake and Rabbit Butt Cheesecake, both served with flakes of brownies.

Brewing only organic beans and using mostly local, sustainable ingredients in its homemade baked goods, Nox is serious

about coffee. There are no fancy, whipped cream-topped calorie-filled concoctions here; patrons only get perfectly brewed, high quality artisanal coffee.

Nox is also just as serious about being nice to the environment and has a high concern for health issues. Cups, lids, takeaway boxes and coffee filters are compostable and food grade.

The name itself was taken from Greek mythology — Nox is derived from Nyx, the Roman goddess of the night who had

exceptional power and beauty. She gave birth to Hemera (day) and Hesperides (evening).

Inspired by the name, Nox provides the best coffee, as strong and powerful as Nyx, as black and dark as her soul but made and served with love like her compassion for her children, to bring a brighter day to coffee enthusiasts.

Opened on April 29, this coffee boutique on Jl. Cok Agung Tresna is ready to serve customers everyday from 10 a.m. until midnight.

Savor

Mix it to the Max

“DIaGeo worlD class competItIon soUtheast asIa FInals”

worDs WIRADIATmA WIjoGA photos CoURTESY of WoRlD ClASS 2016

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aving concluded one of its semi finals in the fabulous cut catch cucina at sofitel Bali nusa Dua Beach resort, the island once again hosted the Diageo world class competition with the southeast asia Finals being held at alila seminyak on june 1 and 2.

In this prestigious and respected mixology competition, 29 of the region’s best bartenders from seven countries had it at each other to be crowned south east asia Bartender of the Year. the representatives from Indonesia, Vietnam, malaysia, the philippines, singapore, thailand and taiwan were given tasks to provide a series of innovative cocktails and faced mixology challenges that were judged by some of the world’s most respected, including: erik lorincz, 2010 Global world class Bartender of the Year; tim D. philips, 2012 Global world class Bartender of the Year; charles joly, 2014 Global world class Bartender of the Year; and Dennis tamse, ketel one Distillery ambassador, to earn the title of south east asia Bartender of the Year. on the region’s final being held in Bali, colin chia, asia head of world class, Global reserve, mentioned: “world class is all about pushing new boundaries and driving trends, so this location is beyond perfect. asia

has been making waves in the cocktail scene and Bali’s vibrant nightlife positions it firmly on the map as a leading lifestyle destination.

It is an island of such beauty and magic, rich in culture, history and flavors and we can’t wait to see how the finalists take inspiration from the local trends and culture to create something out of this world.” of the five proud local heroes hailing from jakarta, Bali and semarang, who represented the country, eko prabowo from the tavern semarang came out ahead of his compatriots and was crowned as world class Indonesia Bartender of the Year 2016 and will represent the country in the global finals to be held in miami, the Us, along with the other six country representatives, including the southeast asia finals’ winner pailin sajjanit from el Fumo, thailand. as the only bartender who made it to

the top 10 list outside jakarta and Bali, eko showed us that failure really is just postponed success. joining the competition since several years back, he strove with undying passion throughout the years until he finally made it to number one bartender in the country. the gathering of past world class global winners who had supported the competition mixed, shook and stirred as they took over various renowned bar venues across Bali. after a lively day, the crowd accompanied the guests of w retreat & spa Bali — seminyak to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the hip woo Bar, while tim phillips, the 2012 winner, was there to entertain guests and employees alike. the night of the event concluded in one of island’s iconic lounges, metis, where David rios enchanted the audience, guests and this year’s participants with his signature drinks.

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Mentigi market “Nusa Penida’s traditional fresh market” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

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usa Penida is the largest of a group of three islands located within a half-hour motorboat ride southeast of Bali’s mainland. As a popular dive site, tourists visiting the island are usually interested in exploring the underwater beauty and encountering unusual marine species, like manta rays and mola-mola sunfish.

In addition to its magnificent views deep in the ocean, Nusa Penida and its neighboring islets, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, also offer a real unbeaten track experience that

promises an exotic scene of natural beauty and cultural allure.

Tourists interested in getting a glimpse of the traditional shopping scene can visit Mentigi market in the morning, where they will find busy crowds of locals selling fowls, freshly caught fish, tropical fruit and groceries from the break of dawn.

Serving as the source of fresh produce for locals, this seaside market is located just a few meters from Sampalan dock, from where speedboats providing a ride to Sanur depart

every day. These boats also transport goods from the mainland to be sold here.

Having been recently renovated, the market has a new building to accommodate the traders, although many still prefer to display their commodities along the street. Most of the traders come from villages located quite

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far from Mentigi and this market offers them a space to sell their crops to make a living.

On days prior to religious celebrations, locals usually buy paraphernalia for rituals, as well as colorful fruits and flowers and crafted young coconut leaves required for their ceremonies.

Rat cremation

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“A unique Balinese ritual” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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here is a local belief that you should not swear at a rat, even if the creature has stolen your dinner or ransacked your crops. The profanity, the belief goes, would only anger the rat and make it more destructive. That’s the reason the Balinese address rats with the honorific title of Jro Ketut.

In several villages across Bali, including Ababi in Karangasem, the locals took that belief to a new high by organizing an elaborate cremation ritual for rats. It was held at the end of ngrepyok, a two-month period during which the local farmers hunted the rats that menaced their crops.

“The last time we held a cremation for rats was ten years ago. This year the rat plague was so damaging that we decided to organize another one,” Ababi customary village chief Made Sudirta said.

The rite was based on the ancient lontar text Prembon Indik Ngaben Tikus.

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Sunset celebration “Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana launches 2016 Sunset Sip Party” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF PULLMAN BALI LEGIAN NIRWANA

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nown as Bali’s number one sunset destination, Kuta is the place where hundreds of people gather every late afternoon to watch the spectacular view as the sun goes down.

Witnessing the sky turn vivid crimson as the majestic fireball sinks will be even more perfect while sipping on a cocktail and listening to a DJ pumping out music from the rooftop infinity pool of Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana.

While this venue already offers an unobstructed panorama of the sea and sky, with views of the fiery streaks of cloud, the resort now has an additional rooftop bar by its famed infinity swimming pool that makes it an even better place to spend sunset and watch this picture-perfect moment every day.

Taking the daily sundown to new heights, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is launching a bigger series of its Sunset Sip tropical pool parties that have redefined Legian as the next entertainment spot.

Kicking off on June 16, these music and fun-focused, poolside events will be held once a month on Thursdays and are ideal for those seeking a fun and laid-back evening at a magnificent sunset spot overlooking the

glorious Indian Ocean breaking onto the busy Kuta Beach.

“Sunset Sip was previously known as the daily sunset watch for our in-house guests and has became more popular since we upgraded the pool area, added a DJ and revamped the bar,” said Franck Loison, general manager of Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana.

“Starting this month, we are excited to make the best of seven Thursday afternoons this year by presenting larger events featuring the most talented resident DJ with a 70’s and 80’s disco ambience.”

Lots of entertainment, along with famous cocktails from the skillful cocktail artists, video-mapped event visuals and great quality sound enhance an ambiance that is colored by Club Tropicana surprises and gimmicks. Ladies coming along in a red bikini get a free shot right away.

“It’s the ultimate rooftop poolside celebration and ideal for guests to enjoy this almost-weekend day to the most!” Loison said.

The resort’s food and beverage team has thoughtfully conceptualized every element of Sunset Sip to ensure guests have the best

experience and the musical explorations take place in the casual, fun atmosphere by the pool, with sound and visuals matching the quality of the talented DJ with line-array quality sound and video-mapped visuals bringing a new dimension to a Bali pool party.

The Sunset Sip package, at Rp 200,000 (US$15.11), includes a complimentary first drink — hotel guests are exempt from the entrance fee — access to changing rooms and other resort facilities, while transport to and from the events is made easy by complimentary valet parking.

2016’s Sunset Sip will be taking place on June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

Specially tailored to those who make their “bleisure” (business and leisure) the utmost importance, the ever trendy and chic Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is set right in the heartbeat of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district with prime positioning on the favored end of Kuta and Legian Beach, ensuring everyone’s stay in the island of Gods is a memorable one.

The beautifully constructed frangipanishaped architecture gives the resort’s layout a rustically unique charm. Strategically located a 20-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana promises pure paradise and island-life charm with 351

beautiful and spacious rooms and suites.

Each guest room features a spacious private balcony with an equally spacious bathroom with full amenities. Health conscious hotel guests will be pleased to know that each room comes with fitness and yoga kits, ensuring they never miss their routine health workouts even in the comfort of the beautiful rooms.

The resort takes great pride in marrying its luxurious, urban and sophisticated highend splendor with the light, fun openness of its exotic paradise location by readying its range of leisure and entertainment facilities in the vicinity, starting with three swimming pools, including the famous Infinity Pool Bar overlooking the breathtaking Indian Ocean, Lobby Bar and Garden Bar, each featuring its own distinct ambience, a kid’s entertainment room, a complete gymnasium and more.

For meals, the Deli Restaurant by Pullman has all the bases covered. Under the watchful eye of an English head chef, the Deli’s menu strives to satisfy taste buds with international and traditional Indonesian cuisines finely tuned to cater to any palate and has the option of both indoor and outdoor seating. All food is cooked using locally sourced ingredients from Bali’s farmers to promote self-sustainability in their businesses.

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An authentic Batuan house

“Rustic Balinese house draws a large number of tourists” Words and Photos Agung Parameswara

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ade Tama was sitting on the floor with his grandson on that clear morning when a group of foreign tourists entered the family compound. Some of them stood in the yard, while the others walked around the compound. Some showed genuine curiosity in what had been described by their tour guide as an authentic traditional Balinese family compound; others were too busy with their mobile phones.

Tama approached the tour guide and

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explained the details of the family compound where he lives with his sons and their families. The tour guide then summarized the explanation to the visiting tourists.

The compound is humble by any standards.

All the buildings have thick mud walls, woven bamboo partitions and a roof of dried grass.

Cracks are visible in some of the walls, which Tama claimed were constructed around a century ago, at which time, probably all the peasants’ houses in Bali looked exactly like this.

The kitchen was even more modest. There

was no stove to be seen. The family still uses a hearth and firewood to cook their meals.

Despite its humble nature, the compound is arranged in accordance with Bali’s age-old spatial system, which regulates that the sanggah (family shrine) is placed on higher ground than the sleeping quarters and kitchen, the building on the northern side is reserved for the family’s senior members and the open pavilion on the east is reserved for religious rites.

Rustic statues and colorful wooden masks adorn the compound, a testament to Tama’s

aesthetic taste.

“This compound has been receiving tourist visits since the 1980s. Usually, there are dozens of them coming every day,” Tama said.

Tama’s house in Batuan village offers tourists a glimpse of another side of the island, the one that is not built with concrete and elaborately adorned with gold-painted carvings.

His house is one of three old houses still standing in Batuan. Tama does not charge an entrance fee but there is a donation box in the kitchen.

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Surf to Save “Learn to surf. Save an animal” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF BAWA

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hen animal-loving surf instructor and photographer Tommy Michael from Costa Rica rocked into Bali, he immediately offered to volunteer with Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA). The result was Surf to Save, a fun event at Padang Padang Beach last Saturday morning.

Michael, also a certified lifeguard and radio announcer, donated his time and skills to pull together some of Bali’s great local surf instructors and other sponsors to stage the event, which was held to support BAWA’s daily work to rescue and protect Bali’s many animals in need.

Since many surfers on the island are pet owners and lovers, the event provided a chance to help make a difference in educating others about caring for animals, as well

as giving comfort and attention to many unfortunate animals that are sick, discarded and abused.

For a minimum donation of Rp 300,000 (US$22.70), participants received two hours of instruction on the beach and in the water that had them mastering Bali’s famous Uluwatu waves in only one lesson.

“When traveling, I believe it is important to give something back. This is when I found BAWA. This event and working with BAWA means a lot to me. I love dogs,” said Michael, who is visiting Bali to take in the waves and the culture.

“The event is about supporting BAWA to do the important work it does, but also it’s about learning to surf and having fun. Learning to surf is huge right now in Bali and around the world. The sport of surfing is changing so fast

and everyone wants to join in; that’s amazing to me. I share my passion of surfing by teaching everyday back in Costa Rica.”

BAWA is a non-profit organization working to save and protect the lives of animals in Bali and beyond. The organization’s work includes rescue, rehabilitation, foster and adoption, street feeding, humane population control and education and advocacy. It operates Bali’s only free animal ambulance and is in schools and communities every day working for a better future for the animals.

“It was fantastic to see the Bali surf community pull together for this fun event to help Bali’s animals in need” said BAWA founder

Janice Girardi.

“Just recently, and over many weeks, BAWA has managed the very difficult mass rescue of multiple dogs from the most horrendous puppy mill. They were so sick and full of ticks and tumors. Locked in filthy cages, they were starving and distressed. We got them out over a period of many weeks of tough negotiations and into clinics for intensive treatment. Some needed surgery.”

“This is still a big drain on our resources and the help of people such as Tommy is so very welcome,” Girardi added.

Anyone with ideas to support BAWA’s work can email info@balianimalwelfare.com.

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“A Balinese cyclist in search of the meaning behind a relief of a western cyclist in a Hindu temple” Words and Photos Marlowe Makaradhwaja

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or many years, I’ve explored Bali by riding my fixed-gear bicycle. For those not familiar with a fixed-gear, it’s a bicycle that doesn’t allow coasting and the only way to slowdown is by back-paddling and a skid-stop. I can say it’s a fun, fit and thrilling way to go the distance.

Bali has plenty to offer when it comes to cycling. There are so many interesting landmarks to see. One unique landmark that has inspired me to go cycling is a relief of a Westerner riding a bicycle that was carved on the northern wall of a holy shrine at Meduwe Karang temple in north Bali.

This relief has been attributed to Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp, who was a versatile Dutch artist who, immediately after landing

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at Buleleng port in 1904, started to explore the island on his bicycle. Wandering all over the island, Nieuwenkamp witnessed and documented the unspoiled beauty of Bali through his paintings, drawings, etchings and written accounts.

For me, the notion of the first bicycle in Bali, let alone riding one during the olden days, is really fascinating. I felt a strong kinship to Nieuwenkamp and I needed to unearth the message behind the relief.

How could such a secular object — a bicycle — be in such a sacred setting? Was it simply the ingenuity of Balinese artisans responding to the strange sight of a man riding his bicycle?

Was it a token of appreciation of the intimate relation between Nieuwenkamp and Bali? Or

did Nieuwenkamp deliberately commission this art piece, foreseeing it would be a unique attraction in the near future.

To answer my questions, I decided to embark on my own biking adventure, retracing Nieuwenkamp’s track from south to north Bali.

The first day of my trip, I undertook an 80mile ride from my hometown of Denpasar to Amed, east Bali. The route was challenging and the sun was beating down on me. But I never felt lonely or tired, especially when kids, who never failed to say hello-hello, kept asking me where I was heading. Some of the kids were even chasing my tail, giving notice that it was all miles of smiles.

Hours later, the dusk sky welcomed me to Amed. Before calling it a day, I went for beer with the local divers, telling them about my trip. We joked and imagined all the alluring beauties that would be sketched by Nieuwenkamp if he had taken on scuba diving.

The next day, I struggled again going uphill at Culik. But Bali is full of surprises.

There he was, in front of me, a young man in a wheelchair, dragging himself onward with a radio on his lap that was so loud you couldn’t figure out what was being played. As I passed, I nodded to him and out of the blue he shouted, “Semangat! Keep going!” I felt so blessed.

Heading to Buleleng, passing motorcycles with loud exhausts was music to my ears.

The majestic view of Mount Batur and Mount Agung to my left and the wide-open sea to my

right were just priceless.

A short detour in Tianyar led me into a chat with a local, who offered me shelter from the sun and home-brewed Balinese coffee. In Kubu, I accompanied a woman walking her stag.

Along the winding Tejakula roads, I passed a group of jubilant high school students who were celebrating graduation. I made a u-turn and asked them if they knew about Nieuwenkamp.

While they were busy spraying paint on each other and preparing to go on a convoy, one student suddenly activated his mobile phone and googled Nieuwenkamp for me.

It’s amazing how people would join the conversation and take a break from their activities. There was not much to learn until I was practically in front of Meduwe Karang temple. Resting at a food stall, an old man shouted to me that the relief was across the street. I continued listening to his story about a Dutch cartographer on a bicycle, going back and forth along the slopes of Buleleng.

The next morning, I entered the main temple compound to pray and there he was, Nieuwenkamp, the cyclist, adventurer, and more importantly the island’s most eloquent foreign visual bard, with a fresh frangipani flower on his right ear glancing back at me.

The temple priest explained that the relief we were looking at that day was the result of restoration done years after the 1917 earthquake. It’s such a blessing that Bali has a unique way to preserve a collective memory between past and future — between Bali and Nieuwenkamp. At that instant, the secular carving of Nieuwenkamp on his bicycle became a sacred homage toward artistic achievements, peaceful interactions and mutual respect between Bali and the outside world.

On a personal note, by trying to find Nieuwenkamp, the cyclist, I not only found him, but also my fellow Balinese with their infectious laughs and generally sunny dispositions toward life, and, more importantly, their openness and welcoming curiosity toward new things and new people.

I completed my journey a little bit more slowly, but a lot richer in experience. To quote Nieuwenkamp’s motto: “Vagando Acquiro — I wander, I acquire.” I did too… and so should you.

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Celebrating collaboration between Viceroy Bali resident executive chef Nic Vanderbeeken and the young, talented Namae, on June 10, guests will be able to indulge in a Japanese/French/Asian fusion menu inspired by Namae’s experience and philosophy in cooking.

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Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com 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 PADI Open Water Course June 12 Diving Indo Jl. Danau Poso 53A, Sanur : (0361) 287311 Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.

Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888 Sustainable Solution – Eco Festival June 10 – 11 Starts 9 a.m.

Green School Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal

W Bali Presents Late Night Session with Seven Doors (Diynamic/ Exploited/UK) June 11 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

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

Events Bali Bungkus: Facebook Ads June 9 From 12 – 1 p.m.

Hubud Jl. Monkey Forest 88, Ubud Free Pizza Event Every Thursday From 2 – 10:30 p.m.

Ristorante Spaccanapoli Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Google I/O June 11 Starts 10 a.m.

Kumpul Coworking Space Jl. Danau Poso 51A, Sanur kmpl.co/io16bali 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 Lazy Day Sunday Every Sunday Starts 1 p.m.

Mozaic Beach Club Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan : (0361) 4735796 Limbo Hip Every Thursday Starts 8:30 p.m.

Lacalita Jl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu June 9, 2016

Denpasar Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m.

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

REStauRant

Eight restaurants with sweet food for your holiday sweetness.

The Break Cafe Open daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jl. Raya Ceking, Gianyar : (0361) 901366

Jungle Fish Open daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Jl. Raya Sebali, Keliki, Ubud Warung Dutop Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sun 6 – 11 p.m.

Jl. Tukad Barito Timur No. 97 A, Denpasar Marble Cafe Mon – Fri , 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sat – Sun, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jl. Gatot Subroto Timur 300 A, Denpasar : 0878 338 55888

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

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 peramatour.com

Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups. From handcrafted sculptures to potter’s wheel throwing techniques.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220 Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about!

Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 974244 E-mail: info@studioperak.com

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

Kimi Kimi Dessert Open daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Jl. Tukad Barito Timur, Denpasar

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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.

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

Mawang Village, Ubud

Martabak Royalls Open daily, 2:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Jl. Raya Sesetan No. 217, Denpasar : (0361) 4748474

Bagus Game Cafe Open daily, 10 – 1 a.m.

Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 110, Denpasar : 0819 166 41889

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Jimbaran

Food & Drinks

Seabird Cafe Open daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Jl. Tukad Batanghari No. 44, Denpasar : 0819 996 13654

Global Wellness Celebration June 11 From 8 – 11 a.m.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Nusa Dua : (0361) 771906

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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

ART & CULTURE CORNER

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454 Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303 Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081

aCtIVItIES Courses Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn about Balinese culture and music.

Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201

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

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

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Byrdhouse Beach Club

POOL PARTY

Segara Village beach front (Sanur promenade) Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur : (0361) 288 407 E-mail: info@byrdhousebeachclub.com www.ByrdhouseBeachClub.com

Every day From 5 – 7 p.m.

Sunset drinks and DJ performance IP Bar, 3rd floor Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 pullmanhotels.com/6556

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA Pulaki

LOVINA

Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI

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KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran

3 Pura Luhur Uluwatu

3 DENPASAR

2 Sanur 1

Benoa Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

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Bali Art Festival

June 11 – July 9 Bali Art Center Jl. Nusa Indah No. 1, Denpasar

Pandan War (Mekare-kare)

June 25 Tenganan Pegringsingan, Manggis, Karangasem

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