Bali Buzz #91

Bali arts Festival

A grAnd opening THURS 16

CelebrAting wellness

ClAss of inspirAtion Vol.3 no.31 / www.thejakartapost.com

from THE EdiTor

Arts festival

cover photo: aGUnG parameswara

Indonesia’s largest and longest-running arts festival is here. the annual Bali arts Festival will run until july 9, giving the Balinese and visitors a month-long opportunity to bask under the glory of Balinese traditional arts. all performances will take place in werddhi Budaya, a capacious cultural center in east Denpasar. the festival will feature a total of 275 events with eight performances on four stages per day. a food center offering Balinese street and traditional foods and numerous handicraft stalls will also be open near the stages, giving visitors a chance taste local foods, purchase local souvenirs and celebrate local culture in one single spot. so what are you waiting for? hail a cab, or order that Uber, and just say “art center” — any decent cab driver will know the route to werddhi Budaya.

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‘Kopyor’ “A traditional cake from Loloan village” WORDS AND PHOTOS EKA JUNI ARTAWAN

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he fasting month of Ramadhan always brings joy and merriment to Loloan village in Jembrana and stalls line the streets selling traditional foods for breaking the fast.

The area near the Baitul Qadim Great Mosque is full of food stalls, including one owned by Sri. She and her sibling accommodate other villagers by providing space at her stall to sell their homemade delicacies.

Every stall offers similar kinds of foods, mostly desserts, since most people usually break the fast by eating sweet treats. Some are packaged in plastic, while others are wrapped in banana leaves to enhance the taste and aroma.

Among the traditional food is kopyor, a

special cake that is usually only served during Ramadhan.

Wrapped in banana leaf, kopyor is basically made of rice porridge mixed with coconut milk and biji mutiara (small glutinous rice balls). “However, many people have modified this sweet treat by adding or replacing some of the ingredients, for example by using bread,” Sri said.

Some stalls were selling the rice-based kopyor, while others were offering the one made with bread. Each package, however, was selling for only Rp 3,000 (22 US cents).

All the foods sold from the stalls are guaranteed to be freshly cooked, some are even still warm, so that customers can be sure that the food will still good taste by the time they break their fast.

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ne person’s waste can be another’s treasure, and these treasures can inspire others to take care of the oceans and the marine environment that connect us all. almost 100 school children and volunteers gathered in sanur to transform waste materials into useful and creative products at the trash art competition organized by the coral triangle center last saturday. the competition highlighted creative ways to reduce and re-use waste products so that they do not end up in the ocean. most often, waste that is not properly disposed of gets washed out into the sea, killing coral and endangering marine life that gets entangled in it or mistakes it as food. the activity was organized as part the world ocean Day and coral triangle Day celebrations, an annual, open-sourced event that brings together individuals, organizations and establishments on one special day of the year to shed light on ocean conservation and the numerous ways to protect and conserve the world’s epicenter of marine biodiversity — the coral triangle. this year’s theme is “save the coral triangle, say no to plastic”. participants in the trash art competition, which included children from the children’s Development center (ppa), junior high school students and several communities in sanur, took the theme to heart. “we made tissue boxes and pencil cases

Loving our oceans “tUrnInG trash Into art to InspIre ocean conserVatIon” worDs DESY NURHAYATI photos COURTESY OF CTC

out of plastic bottles. our message is: save our sea animals. many people catch fish illegally. we hope that what we have made will inspire people to stop illegal fishing practices and protect Indonesia’s rich marine biodiversity,” said one of the participants from ppa. the winning team used plastic and old cDs to make a 3D aquarium so that people would buy fewer aquariums, which deplete corals and fish, and instead buy more artwork. ctc executive director rili Djohani noted that the creative spirit during the competition could go a long way in raising awareness about waste management and conservation. “the participants were very creative on what marine conservation means to them. we hope that this will build more awareness in Bali and beyond about the need to stop plastic waste on the island and in the oceans,” she said. “after all the information shared today about conservation and recycling, we must think about what we are consuming and what

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we are throwing away,” said Bali-based artist made Bayak, who also uses waste products as a medium for his creations. “we must be aware of our consumption habits, for example, choosing foods that are not wrapped in a lot of plastic and using bottles that can be refilled. the next step after today and events like this is to be more aware of our consumption patterns and change our habits,” he said Brendan hallick from trash hero Indonesia, a group that organizes regular beach clean ups around Bali, highlighted the impact of waste from the land on the sea. “the message is if we look after our oceans, our oceans can look after us,” he said. as part of world ocean Day and coral triangle Day, ctc also organized adopt a coral and an Underwater clean Up Dive on semawang Beach, sanur, on wednesday, inviting the public and dive operators to take part in ocean conservation.

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A grand opening “Balinese artists flaunt their best in a colorful street parade”

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ne of the much-awaited events in the annual Bali Arts Festival (PKB) is the opening street parade, during which participating regencies try to outdo each other in presenting the most attractive performance before a host of dignitaries, as well as thousands of spectators.

Over the years, this competition has gradually turned the street parade into a public display of the best and most colorful recent innovations of Balinese choreographers, composers and fashion designers.

This year, the opening street parade involved more than 1,000 participants and was attended

by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and thousands of Bali’s residents flocking the streets around Puputan Margarana field in Renon.

The contingent from Denpasar’s Indonesian Fine Arts Institute (ISI) led the parade with a performance of Siwa Nataraja, the Dancing Siva, inspired by Hindu mythology and narrating how Siwa creates the universe through his dance. It was an apt tribute to the country’s longest running annual arts festival. PKB enters its 38th year this year.

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Amed’s sea salt farmers

“New hope from newly certified sea salt” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

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n addition to being a popular diving spot in east Bali, Amed is also acknowledged as one of Bali’s most prolific producers of high quality salt.

However, despite its rocketing popularity as an underwater attraction, the majority of Amed’s population still live in poverty, thus producing sea salt and selling it to tourists in attractive souvenir packaging is a way of adding to their income.

As tourism develops in the area and subsequently land prices rise, more and more farmers have decided to sell their land, which is then used to build villas and hotels, leaving the remaining sea salt farmers struggling to simply find enough space to dry their traditionally produced salt.

Currently, there are only around 20 farmers still producing sea salt.

Recently, Amed sea salt was awarded certification by the Geographical Indication Protection Society (MPIG), giving new energy to traditional farmers to keep up with salt production. This recognition takes the price of their salt up from Rp 5,000 (37 US cents) per kilogram to Rp 25,000 per kilogram.

Amed’s sea salt is the island’s third product to gain this recognition, following Kintamani coffee and cashews from Kubu in Karangasem, thanks to the products’ originality and quality.

The center of sea salt production in Amed is Purwakerthi hamlet, around three hours’ drive from Denpasar. This area attracts a lot of tourists not only because of its beautiful pristine beach and the sweeping mountains in the

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background but also due to the unique activity of traditional sea salt production.

Villagers usually produce salt in the dry season, which is from around early August until the end of the year. In the rainy season, when they cannot produce salt, they turn to cattle farming.

Their simple, traditional method of producing salt makes the salt taste better as well as maintaining its health benefits from the rich minerals, so the farmers continue to simply use a split coconut trunk to absorb the seawater while the sun evaporates it rather than developing saltwater ponds.

The drying process takes about four days, when the weather is ideal, and results in rough, pure, crystal sea salt.

With the rising price of sea salt, the farmers have high hopes that they will be able to preserve their traditional production methods.

In further good news for the residents, this coastal village has been declared a Marine Protected Area by the authorities, as it is part of the 2,293 hectare conservation zone across Amed and Bunutan.

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Celebrating wellness “An inspiring celebration of Global Wellness Day at Four Seasons” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS BALI

kindness meditation and life talk on stress management.

At Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, the morning session of Surya Namaskar Yoga was followed by stand-up paddle boarding with Tropic Surf’s professional surf coaches, Sanskrit chanting with Balinese-Hindu spa therapists, and a chakra blending class to make-your-own chakra-balancing ila Himalayan salt scrub.

Non-resident guests also participated in a daytrip to Four Seasons Sayan to experience the Dharma Shanti day package, which included anti-gravity yoga, meditation, a threecourse lunch at Riverside Café and a two-hour chakra ceremony spa treatment.

“This inspiring annual day highlights the importance of being well to live well, and sometimes we need a reminder to take time out to strengthen our bodies, clear our minds and reduce stress,” said Luisa Anderson, regional spa director for Four Seasons Resorts.

“Our comprehensive wellness programs at Jimbaran Bay and Sayan have been developed with international spa and yoga masters and revered Balinese healers to offer unique and effective experiences at both resorts.”

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he stresses of modern life often take a toll on both the body and the mind. As more and more people become aware of the importance of living well, the world celebrates Global Wellness Day on June 11.

With the mantra “one day can change your whole life,” the celebration this year reminded everyone that health is wealth and to never take their health for granted.

Supporting this important initiative, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offered complimentary wellness activities for guests and staff.

Throughout the day, guests enjoyed a special program of complimentary yoga, fitness and meditation at both the Sayan riverside retreat and Jimbaran Bay beach resort.

On the day, a series of activities, comprising standup paddle boarding, yoga, cycling and hiking, were held to boost the guests’ wellness. At Four Seasons Sayan, the event started with morning yoga “Releasing the Spine for a Healthy Body” with master-in-residence Steve Bracken, followed by a valley walk and a cycling tour traversing the scenic hilly green paths of Ubud.

Guests also joined the anti-gravity yoga, loving

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Bali Arts Festival “The annual celebration of Balinese arts and culture” Words Ni Komang Erviani Photos Agung Parameswara

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he powerful and rhythmic beat from the Balinese marching band Ketug Bumi brightened the area around Renon field as soon as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo hit the traditional wooden kulkul bell marking the opening of the muchawaited, greatest arts festival on the island – the month-long Bali Arts Festival.

A remarkable performance of the Siwa Natharaja dance by Indonesian Fine Arts Institute (ISI) Denpasar followed Ketug Bumi, bringing cheer to the thousands of people who flocked the area where the art street parade was taking place, seemingly without care for

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the bright sun overhead. The Siwa Natharaja dance is the official symbol of the annual Bali Arts Festival. According to Hindu mythology, the whole universe was created by Lord Shiva performing a dance, thus underlining the importance of arts in the Hindu belief system.

The ISI Denpasar performance was only the beginning of the festivities. The richness of Balinese arts and culture was well displayed in a colorful street presentation by thousands of artists from across Bali and beyond, all encircling the Bajra Sandhi monument, a museum built in the form of a giant genta — the sacred bell used by Hindu high priests.

Cover Story Klungkung regency started the parade, displaying its signature double woven cloth from Nusa Penida islet, cepuk rangrang, while presenting the heroic history of the Klungkung people in a fragment from the 1849 Kusamba war against the Dutch. Other regencies followed in the street parade, all displaying their signature identities, from their best Balinese attire to dances and souvenirs.

In addition to participants from across Bali, the street parade also featured performances from other Indonesian provinces, such as East Nusa Tenggara, and overseas, including France and India.

The French delegation in this year’s 38th Bali Arts Festival also marked the closing of Printemps Francais 2016, a French art festival being held across Indonesia since last month, while performing a giant puppet show of Les Grandes Persones.

“For me, the Bali Arts Festival is not solely a people’s party or an arts festival. It is also an event that has a cultural function, an educational function, and the function of driving the community economy, especially that of the Balinese community,” Jokowi said in his speech.

The Bali Arts Festival was first held in 1979, when then Bali governor Ida Bagus Mantra decided the government should provide the space and funding to promote local culture and nurture an aesthetic community.

The month-long festival is focused around the Bali Arts Center and traditional Balinese arts performances will be held on the three stages there every day until July 9. The event also features art and handicraft exhibitions, competitions, seminars, movie screenings and culinary events where people can enjoy authentic Balinese food.

There are at least 15,000 artists participating from across Bali, as well as participants from 11 other areas of the country, including Jakarta, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara and Blitar, as well as nine countries, including the US, India, France and the UK. Culture and Education Minister Anies Baswedan conveyed his awe over the festival, which he said was a dazzling display of artistic expression alongside consistent community appreciation of the artists.

“There are not many place in the world where cultural expression really becomes part of life,” he said.

Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika said that the festival was aimed at exploring, preserving and developing traditional arts that were an integral part of the Balinese people’s lives. “This event is strategic to revitalizing the value of art so that it remains alive and functioning in the community amid the challenges of globalization.”

Pastika continued, saying that the basic idea of the event was to maintain the place of Balinese culture based on Hindu religion as the sustainable cultural capital of the island.

Christophe Evette, coordinator of Les Grandes Persones from France, said: “We are very happy to perform here in Bali. It is a very good experience as we have known for so many years about Bali’s puppetry and mask creators. What we have seen from the dancers, performers and musicians is very, very impressive for us.”

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Bali SouthEast Asia Pacific Masters Swimming “Swim your way to a healthy lifestyle with friends�

Words Wiradiatma Wijoga Photos Courtesy of Bali SEAP

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ne can be forgiven for not having plans for Saturday mornings as most of us would rather have that well-earned extended sleep, extra sips of that hot enlivening coffee or more warm, buttered toast. However, a friend recommended that, being an islander and surrounded by coasts and beaches, I should embrace what the island has in abundance, beaches from which to swim.

With the recent emergence of healthy lifestyle campaigns across the nation, many easily accessed sports and physical activities are blooming and taking a well-established place among the routines of frequent sportsgoers and non-sports-goers (like me) alike.

With cycling and running becoming more and more popular and regular national and international competitions being held on the island, swimming is starting to become the next big thing among Indonesians.

On June 14, INAMasters organized the first Bali South-East Asia Pacific (SEAP) Masters swim meet at Bali Island School, Sanur.

Bali SEAP was the fourth event since it was launched in 2014. This time, what had started out as a meet for friends who love swimming, was noticeably seeing more international participants, including from Australia, Japan,

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the Netherlands, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Although the event itself is designed as a competition, the ambiance and spirit were much more about fun, meeting people and the unique friendship between competing camps as everyone cheered for anyone deemed worthy. Swimmers from each camp cheered each other to support their friends, while everyone cheered for the newbies and senior swimmers. Notably, the presence of 83-yearold Aussie, Bobbie Lea, was an inspiration for everyone attending, participants, supporters and bystanders alike.

Inspired by master swimming, which has been popular in the US since the 1970s, with one vision in mind, namely to encourage more adults to lead healthy lifestyles through swimming, Jaquatics and INAMasters Swimming Jakarta launched the first Southeast Asia Pacific Masters (SEAPMasters) in 2014.

Singapore followed with SEAPMasters in 2015.

For non-former swimmers, this event is to set to benchmark their fitness level improvement after adopting swimming over recent months.

Francois Gontha, one of the participants, felt that the event set a new dimension for swimming and allowed adults to believe that

everyone could swim to stay fit and compete in their own league.

Former national swimming athlete and currently executive head coach of Jaquatics and SEAPmasters Indonesia, Wisnu Wardhana, believed that the event could go on to become the next big thing after running, and he was excited about helping promote swimming as a

more and more integrated habit.

In good news for us, he also is looking to conduct a follow-up event that not only takes place in the confines of a swimming pool but also in a swim-friendly, safe open-water area to help promote swimming from the beaches around the island.

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Turtle release

“Educational program teaches children to save sea turtles”

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he children waited enthusiastically near the shoreline at Serangan Island as the staff and volunteers of Turtle Conservation and Education Center (TCEC) carefully removed the tiny sea turtle hatchlings from the nursery pool into small plastic bowls.

The bowls then were handed over to the children and their accompanying parents. The looks on the children’s faces as they cautiously held the bowls were simply precious. Most of them had never seen baby sea turtles before, let alone held them so close.

They walked slowly to the shoreline before taking turns releasing the baby turtles into the calm ocean. As many as 100 hatchlings were released at that Friday event.

As the little creatures swam frantically to

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start their new life in the wild, the children and several European and Chinese tourists clapped their hands and cheered to give them support.

The release was part of an educational initiative co-organized by TCEC and Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA). TCEC is a community-based organization founded in the early 2000s with assistance provided by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). TCEC played a pivotal role in turning Serangan, once known as the hub of turtle smuggling, into an island of conservationists. It maintains a hatchery and nursery facility.

Prior to the release, the children and their parents toured the TCEC facility, during which they were informed about the turtle’s endangered status as well as its reproductive cycle.

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Class of Inspiration “One-day session to inspire students about professions” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF KELAS INSPIRASI

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undreds of volunteers will organize a one-day teaching program for elementary school students in Nusa Penida, sharing inspiration through their respective professions.

In the nationwide program called Kelas Inspirasi (Class of Inspiration), the volunteers, who come from various backgrounds and regions across Indonesia, channel the positive spirit of education.

Themed “Inspiring Nusa”, the volunteers are excited to come to Bali for the third chapter of Kelas Inspirasi on Aug. 8. The first chapter was held in seven elementary schools in three villages in Bangli (Pengotan, Landih and Kayubihi) in 2013, while the second chapter took place in Kintamani, also in Bangli, in 2014.

Nusa Penida was selected as the location of this third chapter considering its geographic location, separated from the mainland of Bali,

which makes it less developed in terms of education.

“Kelas Inspirasi invites volunteers to be willing to take a day off from work to teach the students at the appointed schools and to share their hopes and inspirations for a better future for these children,” said Novi Tri M, coordinator of the third chapter of Kelas Inspirasi Bali.

“The learning material is not a formal subject, such as mathematics, science or social arts, but rather uses the method of storytelling to explain the volunteers’ professional work, with the aim of providing inspiration and energy for the children to realize their dreams,” he said.

Kelas Inspirasi is part of the Indonesia Mengajar (Teach Indonesia) program, in which professionals from various backgrounds who want to contribute to the nation’s education can join a voluntary teaching program.

Since this is a voluntary action, the volunteers pay for their own expenses and no sponsorship is allowed in order to maintain the program’s independence.

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Alongside Anantara’s cliff-front infinity pool, 20 meters above Impossible Beach, the show will mesmerize its audience framed

by Uluwatu’s famed sunset.

After graduating in Fashion Design from Cavendish College, London, Tjok Abi (bornTjokorda Abinanda) returned to his homeland of Bali and started his legacy of ethnic contemporary fashion. In 2002, he was selected in the best 10 by Fashion TV France in the third Bali Fashion Week.

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

Mawang Village, Ubud

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

Shopping

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Warung Dutop Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sun 6 – 11 p.m.

Jl. Tukad Barito Timur No. 97 A, Denpasar

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

Denpasar

Kuta

W Bali Presents Late Night Session with Silky (Faceless Recordings/No.19 Music/UK) June 18 From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

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

ART & CULTURE CORNER

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

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

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

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

aCtIVItIES 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

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

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

Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201 Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups. From handcrafted sculptures to potter’s wheel throwing techniques.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go 2

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POOL PARTY

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

Pandan War (Mekare-kare)

June 25 Tenganan Pegringsingan, Manggis, Karangasem

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

2

KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR Tanah Lot Kerobokan Canggu Seminyak Legian Kuta

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Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

3 DENPASAR Sanur

1 4 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

Live EURO 2016 Until July 10 Stadium Cafe Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta : (0361) 763100

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Savor Art

Nitibumi

“An aesthetic protest against man’s greed and environmental exploitation” Words and Photos I Wayan Juniarta

T

he worsening environmental degradation that threatens the island’s ecological integrity has not escaped the keen eyes of its painters. Nitibumi, literally “managing the earth”, a recent exhibition at Bentara Budaya Bali in Ketewel, Gianyar, displayed the concern of local artists’ toward the ways the government, investors, businesspeople and a large number of people are mistreating Mother Nature.

The participating artists were Wayan Redika, Made Wiradana, Made Supena, Loka Suara, Teja Astawa, Imam Nurofiq, Galung Wiratmaja, Nyoman Sujana Kenyem, Made Gunawan, Uuk Paramahita, I Putu Bambang Juliarta and Pande Alit Wijaya Suta.

Nitibumi featured 24 paintings and two installation works carefully curated by rising art critic I Wayan Seriyoga Parta.

“We expect this exhibition to become a space of awareness, through which the viewing public could be reminded of their noble obligation to protect and preserve the environment,” exhibit coordinator Wayan Redika said.

The subject matter of the paintings ranged from illegal logging and land conversion to the hottest current issue: the controversial reclamation of Benoa Bay. “The exhibits are our way to show our support for the environmental activists who have consistently fought to protect the island’s natural resources, as well as to gently remind

the policymakers to stand up and defend the interests of their people,” Redika added.

Bentara Budaya Bali art coordinator Warih Wisatsana praised the participating artists, who, despite the heavy “political” undertone of the theme, managed to present works that are aesthetically meaningful.

“The artists did not fall into the trap of verbalism or superficial heroism. Their works are impressive because they offer layers of

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forms and interpretations,” he said.

One example was Dewa Murka, literally God’s Wrath — a painting by Teja Astawa. It obviously dealt with the reclamation issue.

Yet, Teja had intelligently mixed the sunken excavators — the iconic symbol of the antireclamation movement — with compositions, icons and elements from the Kamasan style of traditional paintings. In the end, Dewa Murka is a painting and not a poster.