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No. 17, September 25 - 10 October, 2011

The Colors Green, Yellow and Red

By Jan Hendrik Peters Strategic Advisor THK Foundation

The first pioneers

If the pioneers of the first hour who discovered the island of Bali in the 1930s were to return to this island, I am sure they will be shocked and disillusioned to see that not much is left of their dream.

WHEN you are driving a car and approaching a traffic light, you just continue if the traffic light is green. This color means safe and you feel optimistic about the direction. That’s why Bali government has chosen for green and clean Bali, a title which symbolizes the determination and optimism of government to be successful in making Bali green and clean. If the traffic light would be yellow, we will not be so confident to continue our way. We have to decide to stop the car or to slip through the yellow light by pushing the throttle a little bit extra. You do not feel as confident and optimistic as in the situation of the green light and you have to choose between go and stop. If you are in a hurry you probably will decide to continue and if you are relaxed and not driving too fast, you probably will stop the car. It depends entirely of the situation and the character of the driver. The situation is much different if the traffic light would be red. The color red indicates that you have to stop, no doubt about that. Only drunk and unscrupulous drivers neglect the red light warning with the risk of a serious accident that could involve innocent people.

For those who are neglecting the red light only one punishment is applicable namely they will be locked up in jail for a long time.

The only reason why I am explaining about this simple warning system of the traffic light is that we can use this system in deciding where to go with the image of Bali as a paradise on earth. Is this image still safe and sound, so we just continue the existing policy; or do we have to consider an alternative or even have to come to a stop, because nothing has been left of paradise on earth in which spirituality and artistry are the main characteristics.

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The image of paradise has been created by what I would call the pioneers who discovered the island of Bali in the 1930s and have written about their excitement and the beauty of Bali. They were so thrilled that most of them stayed on the island for some time or even forever. Although each of these pioneers had their own unique experience, they all agreed that they had found paradise on earth. From this time on, Bali became more and more famous as paradise on earth. Soon visitors from Europe, attracted by the image of Bali as paradise, started to come to see this paradise with their own eyes, as written by the pioneers in their books. Some of these books were also illustrated by wonderful photos in black and white of the Balinese people, living in harmony and peace and free from the worries of the western world.

Bali owes her image of paradise on earth to these first pioneers of the 1930s.

In this respect you can recognize them as heroes who created Bali as paradise on earth by spreading this image out all over the world. I know how proud Balinese are of their heroes especially those who liberated Indonesia from colonial rule. You just have to wander around the island to see the many statues. Although these heroes are different from those who created Bali as paradise on earth, some statues of these first pioneers would symbolize the recognition by the Balinese for what these pioneers really have done for the benefit of Bali.

It goes too far to detail their lives and books; I just mention some names and would like to apologize for leaving others out. The first pioneers consisted of a small circle of artists and anthropologists around Walter Spies, who can be considered as the primus inter pares (first among equals), who guided most of them to see and experience the Balinese culture. In 1927 Walter Spies decided to live on Bali and built a house in Ubud Village that since that time has developed as the cultural center of Bali. Walter Spies is the author of Dance and Drama in Bali, with coauthor Beryl de Zoete. Others belonging to the circle around Spies were: Colin McPhee (musician and writer of A House in Bali); Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson (famous anthropologists with studies to community life and Balinese art); Covarrubias (writer of Island of Bali, famous statement: ‘everybody in Bali seems to be an artist’).

For more information about the first pioneers who discovered Bali and created the image of Bali as paradise on earth, I would like to refer to Traditional Balinese Culture by Jane Belo with a collection of articles about Mead, Bateson, Spies and others (1970); and also to Bali: A Paradise Created by Adrian Vickers (1989).

The influence of the first pioneers on the image of Bali is hard to deny and covers the period from 1930 up until today. The books of Spies, Covarrubias and all others are reprinted and bestsellers, although much has changed on Bali and tourism has developed from small to medium and from medium to mass tourism. The big question still is whether time is left to preserve Bali as some kind of paradise, where spirituality and artistry are the main characteristics.

Is the image of Bali as paradise on earth forever lost or can it survive, adapted to modern times.

The proclamation of the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana The proclamation of the independent Republic of Indonesia in 1945 by Sukarno and Hatta made Bali one of the provinces of the new republic. From that year on until 1965 Bali was promoted as paradise on earth. It was President Sukarno himself, patron of the arts, who raised Bali to the mother culture of Indonesia. When Nehru, President of India, visited Bali in 1957, he called Bali ‘the morning of the world’, the best compliment ever made, which promoted Bali internationally as a spiritual tourism destination.

With the start of the New Order under President Suharto all provinces were obliged to provide so-called 5 years plans in order to improve the economy and to enhance the welfare of the people. In the context of the first 5 year plan the government of Bali proclaimed that the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana would be officially recognized as life philosophy for all Balinese. With this proclamation of THK, government expressed its ambition to preserve Bali as paradise. Bali government was convinced that implementation of THK would be the best guarantee to achieve this goal.

But what has happened that nowadays, 40 years after this proclamation, Bali is about to lose its image of paradise. A close Balinese friend explained to me. The first 10 years after the proclamation of THK from 1970 until 1980 the light was green.

If you lost your wallet, you got it back. The second period of 10 years from 1980 until 1990 the light became yellow. If you lost

your wallet, you got it back, but the money was taken out. In the next 10 years from 1990 until 2000 the color changed into red.

If you lost your wallet, it was stolen or you were robbed.

Non-Governmental-Organization (NGO) A small team of journalists and Balinese intellectuals that worried about this moral decay in attitude of Balinese people took the initiative to organize an informal network of people and hotels to implement THK. This has functioned so far so good, but the color remained red. After a period of 10 years from 2000 until 2010 the decision was made to establish an NGO which formalized the THK movement and is supported by government. It is too early to predict if this THK movement under the umbrella of an NGO will succeed in its ambition to preserve Bali as a paradise. During the first year support and participation of politicians, professionals and organizations are mobilized. Hope is growing that by this movement of implementing THK in all kinds of organizations, Bali will be preserved as paradise on earth.

The most important reason for the crisis in Bali tourism today has been that Bali did not stick to its identity and forgot to live in line with THK. Under the pressure of mass tourism and urbanization Bali changed and commercialization pushed aside spirituality.

Balance between God, People and Nature was not relevant anymore for the Balinese who were just eager to become rich. But as always in life, the moment the situation is at its worst, people are looking for help and are willing to change their attitude in an ultimate effort to turn the tide.

That’s why I am positive that despite Bali tourism being out of balance, the perspective of Bali as paradise on earth is not completely out of focus. But this new attitude does not mean that we just wait and see. Most urgent is that all partners on Bali are trying hard and are motivated to live according to the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana. In 1969 Bali government did it by the proclamation of THK as the life philosophy of Balinese people to become happy.

Bali government did it 40 years ago, why would Bali government not do it again. I am convinced that governor and regents will join forces if they realize what is at stake.

No more talking, it is time for action! The color of the light was green, then changed in yellow and the color today is red. That means that after a short time-out the policy has to switch to a new policy in which the image of Bali as paradise on earth has to be revitalized. 

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Climate Change Brings about Challenges in Many Areas THE Seychelles tourism industry has made a point about the effects of climate change that has been taken up in many of the environment press around the world.

In the editorial of their last e-News, Louis D’Offay, the Chairman of the Seychelles Tourism Industry’s Association, brings out the shark accidents in the Seychelles, which happened simultaneously with similar accidents in Australia, South Africa, and even Russia, as well as the freak accident where a Bear killed a British school boy.

For the Seychelles, they remain clear

in their mind that the recent shark attacks were but freak accidents, which are now being the focus of scientific analysis, because in the tranquil seas of the Seychelles, the last shark incident took place over 50 years ago.

On Sunday (18/9), the pristine environment, that the bay of Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin is known for, has been reopened to swimmers but with shark nets having been erected to provide safety to swimmers.

Too often in the past, the world at large has taken for granted the effects of climate change, and this was quite often so, until freak and unbelievable accidents occur.

The inhabitants of the island of Praslin in the Seychelles are now able to see their award-winning beach of Anse Lazio being used once again by swimmers. A sence of normality has returned to the island of Praslin, the island that remains a must-visit destination for visitors to Seychelles.  BTNewspaper/Forimmediaterelease.net

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No. 17, September 25 - 10 October, 2011

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Tourism Ethics for Debate THE United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Jorge Sampaio, the Vice President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, and the Ministers of Tourism of Ecuador, Italy, South Africa and Tanzania are among the speakers of the First International Congress on Ethics and Tourism (Madrid, Spain, 15-16 September).

The Congress officially closed

by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias.

The Congress, which address some of the most pressing ethical issues currently facing the tourism sector, aims to evaluate the way forward for a more ethical and responsible tourism sector and secure renewed commitment to the principles of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

Former President of Portugal and UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Jorge Sampaio, delivered the keynote address at the Congress, paving the way for two days of debates on the relationship between ethics and tourism, focusing on issues such as sustainability, gender

equality, tourism’s contribution to poverty alleviation and corporate social responsibility.

Confirmed participants include the Ministers of Tourism of Ecuador, Italy, South Africa and Tanzania; leading tourism companies, including the Vice President of Meliá Hotels International, Sebastián Escarrer; representatives from UN Women, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Global Compact; and organizations at the forefront of ethical tourism, including the Executive Director of ECPAT International, a global network for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes.

Organized by UNWTO and the Spanish General Secretariat of Tourism and Domestic Trade, the Congress counted on the presence of UNWTO SecretaryGeneral, Taleb Rifai, the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Commerce of Spain, Miguel Sebastián and Secretary-General of Tourism and Domestic Trade of Spain, Joan Mesquida.  BTNewspaper/ Valere Tjolle

Bali Becomes Haven for International Drug Gangs

A Joint Exhibition by Morin Zasly and Sun Wahyu 17 September – 31 October 2011 at Alila Ubud THIS September and October at Alila Ubud, allow your senses to be awoken amorously and get enchanted, ecstatically. Two young artists from the big city merged themselves with the surrounding of Ubud. They gave themselves to each other, honoured one another and all of creation in the union, recognizing the infinite ancestral familiarity. Is it them flirting with the nature, or is she shamelessly flirt-

his personal contemplation of the sun. Something that he never thought during his artistic process – while it has always been there all along. Just like the sun, an element that is so indispensable yet feels so blatant we often forget how significant its role is in our life. He said, “Funny that my name is ‘sun’ and my Chinese name also refers to the light, as if it’s just meant to be.” It probably is.

toe in gloriously gorgeous greenness.

The mixture of pencil, charcoal and limited warm palette in watercolor brought a sense of escapism, glamour, and kitsch into her works. Elegantly, Morin juxtaposed the exotic animal and foliage of the island with women’s quirky expressions, mannerism and fashion into alluring narrative illustration, as if all the objects have their place and reason for belonging in the

Tourism and Drug Trafficking Booming in Bali BALI has become a haven for international drug gangs lured by ever-growing throngs of tourists, island officials have warned.

The holiday destination has had an increasing number of smuggling incidents, the most severe involving a 41-year-old Ugandan woman found dead in a Kuta hotel room in August with more than a kilo of plastic-wrapped crystal meth in her intestines. This month a South African woman was arrested at Ngurah Rai airport with a similar amount in her underwear.

Trafficking cases in Indonesia involving crystal meth - or shabu-shabu as it is known locally - have increased from 200 cases last year to more than 700 in the first half of 2011, according to official figures. The drug is popular among young Indonesians, with a gram fetching roughly 2 million rupiah ($228US).

Bali, a Hindu enclave in a Muslim nation that regularly enforces the death penalty for drug offenders, needs more technology and expertise to stem the trafficking, according to Indonesia’s anti-drug agency.

An agency inspector, Tommy Sagiman, told a Bali-based drug enforcement conference this month: ‘’This worrying case of the Ugandan woman proves that Bali is now part of the international drugs network.’’ The conference was attended by 20 Asian countries and organised in conjunction with the US Drug Enforcement Agency.

Mr Sagiman called for tighter security, such as ion scanners and other modern screening facilities, at Bali’s ports and airports, ‘’especially with regards [to] foreigners who arrive in Bali’’.

Despite suffering economically after the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings, and the 2008 recession, Bali is expected to attract about 2.76 million visitors this year, an increase of 11 per cent from 2010.  BTNewspaper/smh.com.au/Guardian

ing with them? Let’s just say they are lovers, coniferous and sublime. Two sets of contemporary artwork will provoke your imagination and memories of the sacred town. Sun Wahyu, will reveal the honest and childlike side of memory through his clay art and painting, whilst Morin Zasly illustrates the flirtatious connection between beauty and the nature.

SUN WAHYU (CLAY&PAINTING) Naïve and effortless. Although it may appear to be so, Sun’s art is anything but simple. The pastel colour and dream-like nature of his work delves into the subconscious of the youth, and allows the viewer to actually participate in his work, rather than to be relegated to the position of a mere bystander. His childlike style creates a peculiar sense of familiarity, fusing the real with fantasy, surreal moments with scenes of meditative fantasy - allowing the viewer to embark on their own personal journey, evoking those raw emotions that inevitably get buried with memories of the past. When asked about what is the story behind this show, the 26 year old artist replied, simply, “I quitted my job and went to Ubud.

Here I learned about the real meaning of ‘Moksha’ – how to release, to let go…” After completing this collection, Sun told me he just realized that every piece manifests

ABOUT SUN A painter and clay artist from Jakarta, Indonesia. After graduating from college, Sun found the clay is the medium he felt he would best fit in.

Sun’s art is full with nostalgia from his youth and constitutes a mix of dreamy and humorous images with a dash of message. His creative work has been displayed internationally in galleries across Singapore, Korea, and Jakarta. www.inadistant.blogspot.com <http://www.inadistant.blogspot. com> “I’m passionate about finding things that are simple and nostalgic, yet still blushing quietly to their own memories. I want to overcome the stage of isolation in familiar places and recapture it with my own remembrance and invite you to break into my honest thoughts that are visibly moved by childlike and innocent feeling that was prevailing when we were still so much younger and naïve.” –Sun Wahyu.

MORIN ZASLY (ILLUSTRATION) Observing Morin’s art, my imagination sucked into a parallel universe where she let herself lustfully courted by the delicious surrounding of Ubud.

Where nature nibbles at her inspiration, lullabies her pencil sweetly, showers her idea with dreamy gifts, and everything wrapped from head to

artwork. Whether it is a dash of fiery red or moody violets, the colors she used conveying the deep emotions and passion that she swam in, representing romanticism, friendship, love, grace and fate - both literally and metaphorically.

ABOUT MORIN Based out of Jakarta, Indonesia, lowbrow illustrator Morin Zasly earned a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design at Pelita Harapan University in 2010. Herimpressive watercolor work has been featured in national and international fashion magazines, including Elle Canada and B[liminal] UK. www.morinzasly. blogspot.com <http://www.morinzasly.blogspot.com> “My deepest feelings are often present in everything that I create. I aim to touch people’s hearts with my work; to make them feel something when they see them. I composed my dreams and emotions on the paper, and let my pencil guide much of the world that is created within my illustration, building organically moment to moment.” –Morin Zasly .

The Exhibition will be held from: 17 September – 31 October 2011, Open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

For more information, please email : ubud@alilahotels.com

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No. 17, September 25 - 10 October, 2011

‘The Spice Journey’ Promo Promises a Creative Culinary Experience NUSA DUA Beach Hotel & Spa recently welcomed Australian Chef, Geoffrey Sinclaire Clark to the property as executive chef. Geoff has a wealth of culinary management at five-star luxury hotels and resorts throughout the region, most recently at the Centara Grand Beach Resort in Phuket. Previously, he worked at the Andaman Langkawi.

It was Geoff’s passion, vast knowledge of Asian cuisine, and his personal zeal in using authentic local produce that lured him to Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa. Raja’s—Bali’s only five-star traditional Balinese restaurant in particular attracted him.

“The approach taken at Raja’s is particularly interesting to me,” he said. “What better place to be than a hotel with a truly local restaurant that is totally

authentic in its approach, yet at the same time offers top-quality service in a five-star ambience.”

Spearheading Geoff’s enthusiastic approach to local cuisine is this September’s food promo, ‘The Spice Journey.’ “Southeast Asian cuisine is highly unique and diverse due to the dual influences of trade and colonisation over the past few hundred years,” said Geoff. “So because of the geographically strategic location of the area, all these dishes are peppered with the culinary styles of the Arabs, Chinese, English, Indian, Portuguese and Dutch—to name a few.”

Consisting of eight courses that run the gamut from southern Thai Sino Style Crab Curry Poached in aromatic coconut gravy, local herbs and with vermicelli through to Javanese sambal udang kering and a selection of Indonesian desserts, the meal promises an epic epicurean adventure.

Speaking earlier, general manager Reto Torriani said: “We are so happy that Geoff has joined our team,”. “His passion for authentic cuisine and his broad experience will be such an asset to our already-strong kitchen team.”

With a broad background in the MICE industry and banqueting at other leading five-star hotels, Geoff is also set to transform the hotel into a popular venue for corporate clients and gala-style parties, with personalized menus and events.  BTNewspaper/PR

Indonesian Food Festival at Colombo, Sri Lanka DISCOVERY Kartika Plaza Hotel’s talented Chefs were proud to have been invited by the Indonesian Embassy in Sri Lanka to introduce and present a variety of Indonesian cuisine at the Indonesian Food Festival. This festival was held in Latitude Restaurant at Taj-Samudra Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 12 – 21 August 2011.

Executive Sous-Chef, NyomanWirata, together with Sous-Chef, Nyoman Chandra successfully presented abundant Balinese and other Indonesian dishes for this festival. The skills of Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel’s Kitchen Artist, Made Sumanita, were also displayed during the food festival where he transformed everyday foods into glorious works of art.

The Indonesian Food Festival was officially opened by the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Sri Lanka, Mr. Djafar Husein. This festival was aimed to promote Indonesian culture through the diversity of culinary offerings and cultural dance performances that were showcased during this period. In addition, it was also an opportunity to reinforce the intercommunity relations between Indonesia and Sri Lanka.  BTNewspaper/PR

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No. 17, September 25 - 10 October, 2011

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Planting Tree in Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa BALI Mandira Beach Resort & Spa has always put the effort and always firm on the commitment of going green. “We consistenly do our part in reducing the effects of global warming”, said Mr. Radu I. Frentiu.

Grand Istana Rama Hotel

Perform a Real Social Action SOCIAL action is ordinarily carried out by the company to meet the demands of the act on a limited company that should set aside a profit for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In general, the social action is performed by visiting orphanages, blood donation and other common place activities. However, the Grand Istana Rama Hotel has also performed a rare activity. Perhaps, the only one in Bali by providing training or tutoring to children at Bedauh Hamlet, Carangsari Village, Petang Subdistrict, Badung Regency.

The lesson was given to children of grades 3-6 and junior high schools. The subject given was English.

“Students at the village often consider this subject a scourge because they were hard to find a place to practice English that had to be widely practiced,” said Andi Ananto, General Manager of Grand Istana Rama Hotel who directly educated the junior high school students.

implement the lessons given for free.

In the meantime, children said they were very happy because English course was very rare in Petang and the material was in harmony with that given in school. “We are very pleased to learn English together with teachers from hotel employees,” said Krisna, a junior high school student who was accompanied by Made Suada, Chief of Bedauh Hamlet.

Such a regular activity was held every Thursday and followed enthusiastically by children around the Bedauh Village. Participation of their parents was also expected to guide them and give a real boost to their children. “We will increase it again, so that all essential materials for the national exams such as Mathematics and Bahasa Indonesia will be become our next agenda,” said Andi Ananto.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

We are well known for being a hotel with a lush tropical garden, surrounding all of our property, with a great plant variety, including some rare trees which are only found in Bali, many of these kinds being in fact a symbol of our island.

This is also one of the main reasons, why a good number of the repeat guests keep coming back. They appreciate the hotel’s effort to be in harmony with the environment, which for us we consider not only part of nature but also part of our human nature, as integral component of the crucial Hindu Principals of Tri Hita Karana.

Recently some of our guests, which stayed last week with us for example, have shown gratitude for our hospitality during their stay with us in a very positive way.

This group from Germany, who fell in love with the hotel, the Göpferich family, have planted trees in our property. They bought four Siulan Trees and with the help of garedening staff they’ve planted them next to the rooms 203 and 204, where they are enjoying the vacation.

This is something to be remembered for sure. “We thank you, for dear guests, for this altruistic gesture and rest assured these activities will keep on going”, said Mr. Radu.  BTNewspaper/PR

Andi further revealed that such an activity would be a special agenda for his party. On account, the students would be expected to become cadres to

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No. 17, September 25 - 10 October, 2011

Bali Health Sciences Institute

Student Armed with Best Skills for Globalization THE MATTER of health is very vital in social life. Moreover, Bali Province directly keeps in touch with the international community so it requires reliable and experienced human resources in the field of health to face the global challenges. It is captured through the mission of Bali Health Sciences Institute explained when met by Bali Travel Newspaper recently.

Chairman of the Educational Training and Health Services Foundation (P3LPK) of Bali, Ida Bagus Arka accompanied by Director of Bali Health Sciences Institute (STIKES) Bali, I Ketut Widia, revealed a brief history that STIKES Bali was established in 1983.

Initially it was the School of Health Nursing (SPK) equivalent to vocational school. In response to the demand and technological advances, it was then changed into Bali Nursing Academy for the Diploma III of Nursing Education.

The first campus was located on Jalan Pulau Yapen, Denpasar. Then, the quality was upgraded to an institute under supervision of Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education. “By changing it into STIKES Bali in 2005, we want the demand for reliable human resources

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Bali and overseas.

“To get the best graduates, we established a partnership with Curtin University in Australia and Paraboro Marajanuk Institute of Thailand,” said Ketut Widia.

Meanwhile, his party also signed a MoU with Japan to organize a student and lecturer exchange program, especially to accommodate the graduates of STIKES Bali prepared to fill in the foreign health workers and international hospitals. “It will definitely require hard work of the teaching staff and the entire academic community of this campus,” he said.

International quality Although it already had an international quality, but according to Ida Bagus Arka and Ketut Widia, the values of indigenous wisdom of Balinese people remained a cornerstone in every single campus activity. One of them was by implementing the concept of Tri Hita Karana (THK) that underlay the development of Bali since 1969.

This could be seen from the layout of campus buildings putting

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in the health services in Bali could be fulfilled,” said Ida Bagus Arka while adding that so far the graduates of 1983 had spread almost all over the government agencies or institutions and private health services both in

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forward the concept of Tri Mandala.

Similarly, it established the harmony with the Creator, fellow humans and the natural environment, too.

Arrangement of landscaping

garden in the two campuses located on Jalan Tukad Balian and Tukad Pakerisan looked so beautiful and perfectly integrated with the local environment. Likewise, the handling of waste water was always monitored closely. The tree planting was also monitored because according to Ida Bagus Arka, when a beautiful and clean environment had been created it would be capable of preventing various diseases. In other words, it could create a healthy environment.

In the social field (Pawongan), according to Ketut Widia, his party always gave top priority to support all positive activities held by the students. Even, the foundation would also provide free tuition to students showing outstanding achievement.

“We have students with outstanding achievement, so since the first semester until graduation they were entitled to get free tuition, and for the students needing scholarships we are ready to find it out to third party,” said Ketut Widia.

Grandiose reunion Still related to Pawongan aspect, harmonious relations had long existed between the teachers, students and the alumni of STIKES Bali. Establishing harmonious relations with the alumni would be realized with the implementation of grandiose reunion on September 18, 2011 located in STIKES Bali.

Chairman of the Grandiose Reunion Organizing Committee of the STIKES Bali Alumni, Ni Putu Resiki, said the reunion would be an excellent rendezvous as it was the first reunion since the STIKES Bali was established. “We want to make data collection of our alumni so there will be a mutualistic symbiosis between the institution and the alumni,” said the nurse who had studied neurosurgery in INFJ (Japan) and is currently serving in Sanglah Hospital.

According to Ketut Widia, other social activities were providing regular public health services to nursing home

and so on. Meanwhile, the spiritual activities undertaken were such as delivering donation and performing pilgrimage to temples existing in Bali and beyond Bali.

In the meantime, the internal spiritual activities also took place flourishingly in the campus without any obstacles.

Another advantage, STIKES Bali was a health institute equipped with the most complete health laboratories in Bali. It was managed optimally, so they became a medium of learning for the students. “We provide our best for the advancement of health sciences, and we are ready for that.

Our students are also ready to enter the job market as they have been already well prepared for that,” said Ida Bagus Arka and Ketut Widia.  BTNewspaper/Krisna

Sea Turtle Release Oberoi Resort Guests Tips of HSBC to Overcome Traffic Congestion INCREASING population rate results in various effects. One of them is the frequent traffic jams in big cities.

Various alternatives have been undertaken by government to cope with this problem, but bottlenecks still occur.

In response to this problem, HSBC then implemented an activity known as ‘bicycle story,’ on Sunday (Sep 4). This first activity was organized in Bali considering this island as a tourist island was very prominent.

Participants of the ‘bicycle story’ were dominated by loyal owners of HSBC credit card. On that day, card users were treated differently. When they were cycling along the coastal track for about 3 hours, they were required to pass the 3 posts. Post 1 was located in Seminyak Beach where it was drawn 3 airline ticket door prizes of Air Asia worth IDR 500,000; Post 2, in Seminyak Square where participants were invited to do fun shopping and

finally Post 3 were the door prize was in the form of an iPhone.

According Samsul Huda, recipient of the iPhone door prize (Post 3), he had just applied and used the HSBC credit card.

He applied the card because he was also a customer and often flew Air Asia. If he used HSBC credit card, he would receive a discount of 20 percent and if the there was a promo about Air Asia, the card users got the information early.

Different testimony was given by Hendy Harsanto who had been using HSBC credit card because the card had a higher prestige than the other cards.

Meanwhile, Manager of HSBC hoped that ‘bicycle story’ was able to change the habits of people who always traveled by motor vehicle and switched the option to use a push bike in a trip to tourist destinations.  BTNewspaper/Dewi

THE OBEROI, Bali, recently became a key player in Bali’s turtle conservation program, after the 440-metre-wide stretch of beach in front of the hotel had been visited by the endangered species of sea turtle – the olive ridley or Lepidochelys Olivacea.

The olive ridley was named for the olive colour of its heart-shaped shell and is one of the smallest of the sea turtles, with adults reaching up to 70 Cm in length and weighing up to 50 Kg. The female turtles came ashore to lay their eggs on four different occasions between April and July 2011. They dug pits and deposited a total of 429 eggs, which they then covered with sand. Sea turtles are one of the oldest living species on our planet, surviving for over 100 million years, their numbers are now dwindling.

In an effort to protect and assist in the survival of the species, staff at The Oberoi, Bali safe guarded the turtle eggs from predators by building a fence on the beach. The eggs take approximately 60 days to hatch, and the hatchlings are then cared for in a holding tank for a few days until they are strong enough to swim in the ocean.

If unaided, the young have to try to make it to the sea on their own; a perilous journey that often ends in the mouth of a predator. For those who do make it, the risk of getting eaten once they enter the ocean is also high. Only about 0.01% survives to adulthood.

Most species of sea turtle are considered to be in

danger of extinction because of harvesting for meat, eggs, leather and shells.

Additionally, their existence is threatened by the loss of nesting grounds, water pollution, and entrapment in fishing equipment, marine debris and plastic bags. Yet the strength of the sea turtles’ maternal instincts makes them seem invincible. Turtles are believed to have an expected life span of 80 years or more, it takes 15- 30 years for the female to reach maturity, and she may travel more than 1500 kilometers, using some sort of magnetic navigation, in order to return to nest on the beach where she hatched.

The Oberoi Bali’s first clutch hatched on 24th June 2011, and 79 baby turtles were released into the sea at 4 PM on Friday, 1st July 2011, with the participation of the hotel’s in-house guests. For many, it proved to be a joyful-yet-emotional experience as they watched the babies being swallowed up by the immense and unforgiving Indian Ocean. It is hoped that the sea turtles will continue to visit this very special stretch of beach, and that – many years from now – some of these babies will also return to lay their eggs. In the meantime, The Oberoi, Bali is proud to continue the legacy of turtle conservation in this area.  BTNewspapers/Ayu Kusuma Wardhani

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Egypt’s Fifth International Yoga Festival EGYPT YOGA Festival 2011 will focus on your connection with yourself and your connection with others. Through Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation, Self- inquiry and Voice Work, you will connect inwardly.

Through Partner Yoga, Massage, Tantsu, Sharing, Dance, Existential Dyads, Chanting and shared experiences you will open up to connect with others.

Experience incredible Egypt yoga festival in an unforgettable setting! Come enjoy an a mazing 5 nights with world class instructors, workshops and events.

Egypt Yoga Festival 2011 will be held on 25 – 30 November 2011 at Sharm El Sheik - Red Sea – Egypt. The theme of this year festival is “Egypt

experienced practitioners.

In Akro Yoga, Partner Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage you explore fun and supportive ways to do yoga with others. We have interesting workshops for both new and experienced practitioners, workshops that teach techniques to open up and relax.

Our most experienced teachers take you into new yoga experiences where you connect with your body’s own intelligence, discovering new ways of finding optimal alignment, enhancing your natural fitness and aliveness.

Levels and experience Our most experienced teachers take you into new yoga experiences where you connect with your body’s own intelligence, discovering new

Dance Classes require no previous experience, and are designed to help you focus on connecting with your body, inner being and the joy of movement.

What We will do?

Festival Opening Ceremony I n c l u d i n g y o ga dance, belly dance and Egyptian Folklore show with gala dinner at the hotel conference room; Workshops, sessions, Classes etc……… for all levels: Ashtanga Yoga; Hatha Yoga; Yoga dance; Yoga therapy - physical therapist – professional massage; Yoga Fire; Medication; Chakra Yoga; Karma Yoga; Raja Yoga; Tantra Yoga; Mantra Yoga.

The hotels in Sharmel-Sheikh range from the cheap and cheerful up to the top of the range.

Though the cheap and cheerful are becoming more scarce as the quality keeps on going up and up.

The range in the top end is very extensive and the number of 5 star rooms being offered stretch all along the coast.

The most popular area is in Nama Bay, which is the main center.

However there are now many very high quality hotels along the coast from Nabq in the North to Ras Um Sid in the South.  BTNewspapers/*/Int

HOTEL ACTIVITIES

Where?

Sharm El Sheik is situated on the Southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, Egypt. With the Red Sea on one side and the moun-

PECARUAN or an exorcism ritual on Sunday (Aug 21) was held in the area of Maya Loka Villas in relation to the relocation of representative shrine of Petitenget and Batu Bolong Temple that previously existed in the villa area. According to Hindu concept, they were relocated to northeast area that was considered truly sacred and fused with the existing Padmasana shrine. In appropriate with the THK concept, a sanctum should be placed in the northeast. Meanwhile, the ceremony was officiated by a temple priest from Uma Alas, Kerobokan.  BTNewspaper/PR

back to freedom”. Come celebrate the joy of Yoga at the International Yoga Festival. The 2011 International Yoga Festival is organized by insignia Manage By Dr.Hossam darwish the President of Arab yoga committee.

Who can come?

The Yoga Festival is an event for yoga enthusiasts of all levels and traditions. Beginner classes give a gentle introduction to easy yoga that anyone can do. Strong dynamic yoga classes challenge the more

ways of finding optimal alignment, enhancing your natural fitness and aliveness.

The Yoga classes are designed to be for both you who are beginners and the more experienced.

tains Sinai i off Mount M Si i on the h other. h The resort of high quality big named hotels, restaurants from around the world, water sports and golf course.

As well as some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world, and arguably the best in the world.

BIRTHDAY of the employees whose birthday fell in August was celebrated together in the staff lounge. Such an event was coupled with the monthly staff meeting. An anniversary and social gathering between employees and the management to maintain the sense of family and team work.  BTNewspaper/PR

MONTHLY mutual assistance of all employees of Maya Loka Villas was performed by all employees in the villa coinciding with the relocation of representative shrine of Petitenget and Batu Bolong Temple on Sunday (Aug 21).  BTNewspaper/PR

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