Bali Travel News Vol. XII No. 16

July 23 - Augst. 5, 2010 Rp 5000

Your guide to this island

Bali Bebas Sampah Pelastik, 2013 Tanah Lot Festival Legian Beach Festival Sanur Village Festival

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE Most major countries, either bank notes or traveler’s checks are easily converted into rupiah (Indonesian currency) Bank and Money Changers can easily be found in the largest towns in Bali, but it is advisable to carry sufficient rupiah (RP) when traveling to the less popular areas of Bali.

Almost all hotels and other bisiness will accept foreign currency, but usually at lower rate of exchange than offered by Bank’s Money Changers. For your convinience a bank is located at the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

TELEPHONE SERVICE Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-007) from any private / business or hotel telephone.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Fire: 113; Police: 110; Ambulance: 118; Indonesian Red Cross: 225-465; Rescue Coordination Office: 751111; Directory Enquiries 108; International Operator: 101; Telemarketing Service Information: 162; Post Service Information: 161; Time: 103; Immigration Officer: 227828, 7510388; Public Hospital 227-911.

AIRLINES Garuda Indonesia, Jl. Sugianyar No. 5 Denpasar, Email : dpssssga@garuda-indonesia.com, Sanur Beach Hotel 2nd Floor Ph:0361 287915, Nusa Dua Service center, Ph : 0361 770747, Fx : 0361 770174, Domestic Terminal Ph/Fx ; 0361 759764; Thai Airways International, Inna Grand Bali Beach 1st Floor Ph: 0361 288141, Fx: 0361 288063, Email thaibali@thaiairways.co.id, International Airport Ngurah Rai 2nd Floor International Departure Hall Ph: 0361 755064, Fx: 0361 755063 ; Qantas Airways, Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel Arcade Ph: 288331, Fx: 0361 287331; Singapore Airlines 2nd Floor GOI Building International Airport, Ph: 0361 768388, Fx: 0361 768383, Email: restkg_DPS@singaporeair.com.sg, Ground Floor Ngurah Rai Internasional Passenger Terminal, Ph : 0361 761547, Fx : 0361 754190; Qatar Airways, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Ph : 0361752222, Fx : 0361 753788 Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport Room 12, 2nd Ph : 0361 760274, Fx : 0361 760275, Email: dpsoffice@@id.qatarairways.com Japan Airlines, Gedung Rama Tour, Jl Raya Kuta-Tuban PH : 0361 764733, 757077, FX : 0361 757082, Email : jal@kayanmas.com; Cathay Pacific, 2nd Floor Wisthi Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport, Phone : 62 361 768256 /371 / 756470,Fax : 62 361 766935, www.cathaypacific.com, Telephone (call center) : 0804 1 888888,Email address : dps#rnt@cathaypacific.com; China Airlines, Wisti Sabha Building 2nd Floor Room 19 Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph : 0361 754856/757298, Fx : 0361 757275 TOURIST INFORMATION The Department of Tourism (Bali) has six Information Centres where booklets and brochures can be obtained free of charge. Addresses: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Tuban, Phone: (0361) 751011; Bina Wisata Ubud, next to the village head’s in Ubud; Government Tourist Information Centre, Jl. Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta - Badung, Kuta; Government Tourist Office, Jl. S. Parman Niti Mandala, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387, Buleleng Government Tourist Office, Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja, Phone: (0361) 25141.

IMMIGRATION Visitors coming to Bali by air from outside Indonesia must be in possesion of passport that is valid for at least 6 mounts and have with them upon arrivel either a return or onward ticket. Visitor’s requirement to pay VoA (Visa on Arrival) to the Bank, Ten dollars for seven days and twenty-five for thirty days. If you deny the agreement you must pay a fine of twentydollars. For more information please contact immigration office (0361) 764993.

TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI

1. It is always best to order a taxi by phone especially at night.

2. If you hail a taxi on the street, be sure that the name of the taxi company is clearly marked on it.

3. Insist on using the meter. Don’t fall for driver who bargains or claims that his meter is broken.

4. In the taxi, note the taxi’s number and the driver’s ID. This may be handy if you want to register a complaint or trace belongings left behind.

5. In places such as Ubud, Sanur, and Kuta there are many people who offer you transportation services. If you must take any of their services, make sure you establish the price up front.

6. There are licenced taxis at Bali’s Airport. Avoid taking services from “brokers” who offer you transportation.

Mrs. Lyn:

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yn Davis really loves Bali, especially her hotel where she stayed, namely Griya Santrian, Sanur. It was proven with her number of stays at the hotel when she came to Bali.

From her seventeen times to visit the paradise island, she has stayed at Griya Santrian for sixteen times. She said Griya Santrian was a very wonderful and memorable place to visit. Additionally, her visit was also intended to celebrate her birthday with her lovely husband on the beautiful island of Bali.

Griya Santrian has highly pleasant food and friendly staff. During her stay, they never made her upset. Instead, they made Lyn very excited all the times and therefore she has never forgetten Griya Santrian. She loved it when she met a person who smiled at her previously, and they still remember her until now. According to her, Bali was a perfect paradise island, nothing to forget about Bali.

In developing the Bali tourism, Lyn suggested that Bali needed more advertisements in order to attract more (BTN/angga) tourists to visit Bali. B N

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Tanah Lot, July 26 - August 2, 2010

Legian Beach, July 30 - August 2, 2010

Mr. Jo & Mrs. Joen:

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n fact, this couple coming from the Netherlands has already visited Bali for many times. They visited the island to find a good and serene sanctuary to relax. In Bali, they decided to stay at Griya Santrian Hotel. “The hotel is excellent. It has a very nice garden, friendly people, superb room and also good breakfast,” said Mr. Jo and Mrs. Joen when asked about the reason why they chose the hotel as their accommodation. They also added that Balinese people were very kind.

Likewise, they were not selfish and loved to help one another.

When asked about their suggestion on how to develop tourism in Bali, they answered to have no idea about it. “We see everything is okay here. If we come back to our country, we will surely promote the splendor of Bali to our children, our grandchild and all of our

Sanur, August 4 - 8, 2010 family members so they can come to Bali.

The beauty of nature, kind people and everything are so quiet here,” they added in the last session of the interview. B N (BTN/dewa)

Coming Soon:

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort Becomes Bali’s premier destination

Mrs. Catherine:

Loves to See Turtle Hatching in Kuta Beach atherine Eddy is one of the visitors likes to see the uniqueness C who of Bali. She has come to Bali sixteen times, and now she comes along with her husband and three children in order to spend their holiday. She chose Bali besides near of her home in Jakarta, also because of her loveness with this island. She loves the nature, the people, and also the turtles.

“I really love when I see turtles laying their eggs. In my hometown, it is hard to find a turtle, but in this island, especially Kuta, when I go outside from the hotel and come to the beach, I will see many turtles. Very easy to find them and it is amazing. You are very lucky to live here,” she said to the Bali Travel News.

When she saw the turtles hatch, she felt the spirit like a mother’s feelings. As a mother she can feel how difficult childbirth.

Therefore, when watching the process of hatching eggs, she seemed to dissolve in a matter of emotion and feeling great. This one is the most interesting for her in Kuta. Besides will be a value-added for tourists to visit here, it can also be good for the environment.

In developing tourism, she suggests for the government is that they have to concern with the development in some areas because

Kuta was formerly known as fishing and agricultural village located in the coastal region of Indian Ocean. The region has narrow land going along the beach and forming a linear pattern strengthened

by Mati River.

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she thinks the development today is not evenly. Another issue that she suggested all of the parties including government has to pay attention to rubbish things. “When she came here three years ago, she said that she didn’t find the rubbish things as much as today. This surely affects the valuation of tourists to Bali,” add her in the last session (BTN/dewa) of the interview. B N

ince 1960s until these days, Kuta has become the busiest tourist resorts all year round in Bali, and increasingly identical to a resort with glamorous image of challenging and intriguing activities such as surfing, shopping, sun bathing, or just enjoying the atmosphere of the world along with all existing tourism facilities. On that account, Kuta is also known as a neversleeping destination. bns-2

Such a great potency owned by Kuta makes Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort a superb Oasis in the Heart of Kuta enriching the venues required by tourists spending holidays to Kuta. Spreading 250 meters long, right in the heart of

Kuta and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort poses the latest majestic project to be undertaken in the most famous tourism area of Bali.

The project consists of Sheraton (Cont. on page 7)

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domestic tourists, too. Similarly, in Badung regency, foreign tourists stayed for 3.38 days and domestic tourists for 3.30 days. Meanwhile, in Gianyar Regency, foreign tourists stayed for 2.99 days and domestic tourists only for 2.87 days. Comparable figures also occurred in Karangasem, Buleleng Regency and Denpasar City.

Ida Komang Wisnu explained the room occupancy rate of fivestar hotels in Bali during May 2010 reached the average of 60.39 percent, increased 1.20 percent if compared to the previous month reaching 59.19 percent.

The highest occupancy rate was experienced by star-hotels in the area of Ubud, Gianyar Regency, reachin an average of 60.42 percent and the lowest in Tabanan reaching only 29.99 percent.

“The number of tourists visiting Bali during May 2010 was 2 0 3 , 3 8 8 , increased 6.6 percent compared to the previous month,” he added. B N (BTN/BB/ant)

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ertain curtiousies should be followed by all mountain walkers which to the outsider may appear odd or strange. For example woman should not visit mountain regions during their menstrual cycle, beef, in the form of meat should not be eaten or carried there. Also whilst in the mountain, bad language or behavior must be avoided.

The mountains of Bali form part of a chain stretching from East to West and two of these mountains are in fact active volcanos. One being Mount Agung (2152 m) the highest mountain in Bali which last erupted in 1963, the other Mount Batur (1717 m) currently active.

There are three other lesser

mountains mount Abang (2152 m), Mount Batuaru (2276 m) and Mount lempuyang (1058 m), and several other mountains, many of these can be “climbed” by motor cycles or cars.

Mountain climbing in Bali is something much closer to mountain walking since most of Bali’s mountains have gentle slopes with few difficult or steep climbs, so the equipment required is minimal. Recommended climbing gear being a hat, for sun/ rain protection, stout boots, gloves (there are many thorn bushes and plants), warm clothing, rain coat and rucksack. It is also advisable to take along a small first aid kit.

Many of the mountain foot hills have quite a number of leeches in particular Mount Batukaru so it is recommended to take along cigarettes (to burn the leeches off) and to tuck your trousers into your socks.

There is in Bali active students mountaineering clubs in Bali.

Every Universities in Bali has their own club, one of them “Mapala Wanaprastha Dharma” situated in the campus of the Udayana University on Jalan P.B Sudirman Denpasar. The following timetable gives a rough guide to some of the “climbs”, starting with the easy climbs and progreessing to more difficult ones. B N

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Denpasar Penelokan Foot hill

Penelokan Foot hills Peak

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30 min.

2 hrs

Mt. Lempuyang

Denpasar Amlapura Tista Foot hills

Amlapura Tista Foot hills Peak

3 hrs.

1 hr 30 min 2,5 hrs

Car / motor cycle Car / motor cycle Walk Walk

Mt. Batukaru

Denpasar Tabanan WangayaGede

Tabanan Wangaya Gede Peak

30 min.

30min 5-6 hrs.

Car / motor cycle Car / motor cycle Walk

Mt. Batur

Denpasar Penelokan Kedisan Pura Jati Toya Bungkah

Penelokan Kedisan Pura jati Toya Bungkah Peak Peak

Mt. Agung

Denpasar Besakih

Besakih Peak

1,5 hrs.

15 min.

30min.

1,5 hrs.

1 hrs.

1,5 hrs.

2,5 hrs.

8 -10 hrs.

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recently said the decline in length of stay of tourists occurred in 1-star hotels (1.01 percent), 4-star hotels (0.83 percent) and 5star hotels (0.85 per cent).

Meanwhile, for 2star hotels and 3star hotels respectively rose 1.33 percent and 0.06 percent.

He added the average on length of stay of foreign visitors in May 2010 was 3.37 days, longer than that of domestic tourists reaching an average of 2.84 days. In Tabanan, Badung and Gianyar Regency, foreign tourists stayed longer than domestic tourists.

Conversely, the average of length of stay for foreign tourists in Karangasem, B u l e l e n g Regency and Denpasar City was longer than domestic tourists.

In Tabanan Regency, foreign tourists stayed on the average of 1.36 days and 1.36 days for

In Bali, the mountains have a special significance in the Hindu Philosophy. To the Balinese the mountains are holy or sacred areas and for this reason many temples and shrines will be found among the lofty peaks.

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Head of Bali Central Agency of Statistics, Ida Komang Wisnu,

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Mountaineering

Average Occupancy Rate of Star Hotels in Bali 3.23 Days Domestic and foreign tourists using the facility of star hotels in Bali during the May 2010 reached the average of 3.23 days. This figure decreased 0.45 percent if compared to April period reaching an average of 3.68 days.

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the previous implementation of competition. Approximately 500 participants took part in such event.

Likewise, a large number of visitors flooded the area that always booming every day during the event.

Meanwhile, restriction on the amount of participants was taken as an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the roads. Based on the experience in the previous festivals, the event was always

Transport

Note

Car / motor cycle Car/motor cycle Walk

Permit required

thronged by myriad of audiences resulting in serious congestion. “For this year, the committee had made cooperation with Tabanan Police to secure the kite festival event. They were ready to make the traffic flow used by the kite troupe fluent.”

Similarly, the committee had appealed all participating kite troupes to come at night to Tanah Lot, so they could reduce the risk of congestion on the highway on the (BTN/015) daytime. B N

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Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010 will also be festively graced by a kite contest. More than 400 confirmed participants will take part in the upcoming contest. “For this year, the contestants of kite competition will be limited only to 400 participants,” said I Made Sujana.

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Indonesian Assoc. of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Agents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

Central Java Bureau of Tourism

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ccording to Sujana, the type of kites put into competition would consist of four types that had been already very popular in Balinese society. They consisted of creations, pecukan, bebean and janggan style. “Tanah Lot is the

most favorite playground in Bali to play a kite,” he said.

The kite enthusiasts, explained Sujana, would come from various regions in Bali such as Sanur, Gianyar, Nusa Dua, Badung, Denpasar, and without exception from Tabanan. The kite competition to be heldever three days would vie for a total prize of IDR 28,900,000 and hundreds of merchandise items.

According to Sujana, the moment of kite competition had been waited impatiently by kite enthusiasts in Bali. By and large, the kite players came enthusiastically because they could have an excursion of nature and

enjoy historical tourism all at once.

Sujana explained further that playing a kite at Tanah Lot would become a special pride for the kite players of Bali. They could show off the high arts of playing a kite as watched by myriad of domestic and foreign tourists.

“The competition is in response to the TLAF 2010 committee receiving many complaints from the local kite players because similar competition was not organized in the last year’s event so they had not time to play their kites,” he asserted.

This type of competition was always enjoyed by the local community. It could be seen from

ACROSS: 1 Public room containing a collection of books; 5 Poems; 9 Focal point; 10 high quality; 12 Writing style; 14 Person who maintains archives; 15 Armed services conducting military operation at sea; 16 Small office at home; 18 Addresses a prayer to God; 20 A performer as a solo; 22 Open by key; 25 Related to fungi; 27 A mark of 2 points over a vowel (pl.); 29 Great (Latin); 31 Second letter of the Greek alphabet; 33 Apparatus for making fabric by weaving; 34 Sacred writing; 36 Remove; 38 Examine; 40 Award; 42 Author; 43 Asian fan palm whose leaves used for writing.

DOWN: 1 Fairy tales; 2 Brother (abbr.); 3 Radio Frequency; 4 One of the foods made from fermented milk; 5 Provide; 6 Operating System; 7 Pastry usually used for birthday (pl); 8 Used to give affirmative response; 11 Lasting all day; 12 Public School; 13 Digital book; 17 Or Best Offer; 18 Sacred song or hymn; 19 Summary; 21 Operational Training Unit; 23 Printed advertisement; 24 Small bed for a baby; 25 A tale with animal characters; 26 Negative expression; 27 Loose a strap; 28 A large island of Indonesia; 30 Having little or no rain (comparative form); 32 Very (musical term); 35 Council of Europe; 37 Line; 39 Etymology (abbr.); 40 Middle English; 41 (BTN/punia) Los Angeles. B N

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Looking back at your activities

MELIÃ BALI — HAND IN HAND WITH ITS REPEAT GUESTS FOR A SOCIAL VISIT Nusa Dua, Bali, 25 June 2010 —— Meliá Bali has developed a tradition of caring for the community and its staff works together as a family. The hospitality industry in Bali is highly dependent on the island’s unspoiled environment and the culture of its people. Visitors come especially to enjoy Bali’s unique cultural heritage. A better living standard and quality of life for the Balinese people will ensure the future of Bali’s hospitality industry. Meliã Bali is committed to continually improving its award-winning performance in social sustainability to enhance the culture of its people. In 2005, Meliá Bali launched an ongoing poverty alleviation project for unfortunate children and families as part of Sol Melia’s Community Involvement Program and to support the government’s fight against poverty.

Meliã Bali sees collaboration with the local community, government organisations, other tourism businesses, public associations and industry groups as vital to providing a sustainable tourism operation. In 2009 Melia Bali made a difference by starting to engage its guests in each

community involvement activity. This was made possible through the resort’s efforts in constantly promoting its community involvement program to its guests.

On June 25, the resort’s community team along with Greg and Karen Lockwood from England, who have frequented Meliã Bali since 2004, made a full day trip to three community projects which the resort has been working on since 2009. The first visit was to a family with AIDS from Mengwi in Badung Regency. The visit’s purpose was to monitor the children’s nutrition needs, present scholarships to both sons of the family and break ground for the construction of a new house for the family. The next visit was to the island’s south, to a family with AIDS from Gerokgak-Singaraja Village in Buleleng Regency. On this occasion, the resort explored the surrounding area for an appropriate place to build a new house for the family.

The final visit was to ‘Krisna Rajasa’ orphanage in Negara Regency, Western Bali. The purpose of this visit was to monitor the condition of the 35 underprivileged children who live there and consult with the head of the orphanage on the children’s future needs.

Said Greg and Karen Lockwood, “Our desire is to do a little to help, together with the resort’s community involvement team and guest participation program, made it possible to actually help a lot. At the same time we’ve had a holiday experience that, for very different reasons, we will never forget.” This was not the first time Greg and Karen Lockwood’s have joined the resort’s community program. Last year they also participated in a social visit to and made a difference to the community.

Guest involvement in these community projects allows them to experience the ongoing cooperation between the community and the resort. This activity also helps resort guests understand that Meliá Bali has developed a tradition of caring for the community and working together as a family. It is hoped that the guests will be moved to return to Bali and the Meliá Bali.

Meliã Bali’s commitment to community initiatives stems from the Balinese spiritual philosophy of ‘Tri Hita Karana’ as included in their environmental and social sustainability policy. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of the balance and harmonious relationship between humans and God, humans and humans, and humans and nature.

This year, Harris Resort Kuta has another opportunity to host the after party of Quiksilver King of the Groms 2010 which was held at the hotel’s pool deck on Sunday, 11 July 2010.

This surfing event held at half way Kuta beach from 09 – 11 July 2010 to find the best under 16 years old surfer in the world. The winner of King of the Groms Bali will be flown to France to compete at Quiksilver Pro France where the grand final of King of the Groms will take place. During the party the unique “Harris Move” of French Cancan and World Cup dance was performed by Harris players, fashion shows, and video presentation of the surfing event. Furthermore, a custom made surfboard was presented by Quiksilver to Harris Resort Kuta. By the end of the party, Andre Julian was announced as the winner of King of the Groms South East Asia 2010.

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As shown in the picture, Chairman of Kuta Executives Club (KEC) and management posed together with Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung and participants of elderly excursion.

Kuta Executive Club makes excursion with the elderly across Badung Kuta Executive Club (KEC) in cooperation with Coordinator of Social Welfare Activities (K3S) of Badung Regency invited the poor elderly to visit Puri Saron Hotel, Seminyak, Kuta. Approximately 150 elderly people were accompanied by Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung as Chairperson of K3S, Mrs. Sudikerta, the wife of Badung Regional Secretary and other officers had lunch at the hotel after having a promenade on the beach around the hotel, last Friday (Jul 9).

The event was also attended by the Head of Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, Chief of Seminyak Municipality, management of KEC, Nyoman Astama (Bali Niksoma), Ayu Aryani (Melasti Hotel) and Chairman of Bali Villas Association (BVA) Ismoyo Sumarlan.

Chairman of K3S Badung, Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung gave high appreciation to Kuta Executive Club and Hotel Puri Saron, particularly over their care to the elderly, so the event could be executed flourishingly.

In years to come, the wife of Badung Regent expected all entrepreneurs, especially of the hotel and villas also cared about social issues. “For example, it could be done by helping orphans and people needing medical assistance and others.

Or hotels can deliver unused goods belonging to hotels, but they are still usable such as towels, linens, et cetera to be given to orphanages and disadvantaged communities,” said Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung.

Chairman of K3S would also make coordination with KEC, BVA and other associations for the placement of donation boxes at hotels to help less fortunate people or others needing help.

French National Day Celebration at Sofitel SEMINYAK - As one of Accor hotels which is the biggest hotel group in Europe, Sofitel Seminyak Bali celebrating the French National Day on Wednesday (14 July). With wide range of traditional French cocktails, wine, special dishes and Le Spa rituals all in special package, the hotel offered the real French ‘Art de Vivre’.

The Capris Beachfront Restaurant offered an outstanding beach barbeque buffet dinner with magnificent view of Seminyak Beach with free flow best quality meats and freshest seafood from the market.

And keeping the French luxury on track, Husk Restaurant elegantly offered a tailor made 3 course set menu specially created by the Executive Chef Patrick Marty; started with a basic simple liver mousse mix salad Tartine de mousse de foie truffée et petite salade to traditional duck leg comfit Confit de canard and perfectly closed by a Vacherin glace pistache praline, an iced meringue layers pistachio and hazelnut dessert. (BTN/*)

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Brilliant idea Chairman of the Kuta Executive Club, Gusti Kade Sutawa, in his speech welcomed the excursion for the elderly. The public needed to know how the hotels and the famous tourist destinations around the world looked like. As a result, their experience could open their insights and ultimately as the stakeholders of tourism in Bali, they had the same vision in developing tourism in Bali.

Chairman of KEC also conveyed brilliant idea, if Badung Regency Government could build an orphanage accommodating needy children by involving all employers in Badung for the operation. “What a very noble endeavor it will be if the idea could be realized. On that account, it could save orphaned children that do not only come from Badung but also from across Bali. Hopefully, this idea could get a response from all parties involved,” he said.

Harris Resort Kuta Host Crowning Ceremony Quiksilver King of the Groms 2010

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y and large, ares or vegetable of young banana stem is prepared with combination of meat like pork, chicken, tuna or the single stem only and of course with adequate stocks. It is a typical Balinese delicacy usually served in special occasion like socioreligious activities in villages. If it is usually presented with stock, now it can also be prepared differently through pepes or the batter of banana stem and chopped chicken wrapped in banana leaf and then steamed.

Ingredients: 1 pc young banana stem (slice thinly), 250gram chicken (chopped) Spices: 8 cloves shallot, 4 cloves garlic, 2 small chilies, 1 candlenut, 1 slice turmeric, 1 slice ginger, 1 slice galangal, 1 slice lesser galangal (kencur), ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp coriander, 1 stalk lemongrass (slice thinly), 2 pcs kaffir lime leaf (chopped well), 2 pcs salam leaf, 1 tsp salt Others: 1 tbsp fried shallot, 1 tbsp fried chili and banana leaf for wrapping

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Method: · All spices are finely ground and then stirred-fry until smelling fragrant. · Boil the slices of banana stem for a while (until boiling). Take out and drain. When it has been cool, press thoroughly until it really dries. · Chopped chicken and pressed banana stem are then mixed

together with stir-fried spices.

Add salam leaf, kaffir lime leaf, salt, fried shallot and chili.

Perform this step evenly. · Wrap some amounts of batter lengthwise by banana leaf until entirely runs out. Then, steam them for approximately 30 minutes. · Take out and it’s ready to (BTN/punia serve. B N

Jaja Bulung:

a tropical retreat...

Feel the Gentleness of Seaweed

bali tropic resort & spa has undergone recent renovation revealing a totally new experience while maintaining its authentic balinese hospitality appeal. Privacy and comfort blend with balinese decor in each guest room, with first class facilities. the beachfront resort is a sanctuary far away from the crowd, where balinese ambience has the blue ocean as its natural backdrop.

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n fact, seaweed can be said as a versatile ingredient. Shortly, it can be used to make delicious vegetable. Meanwhile, after drying under the sunlight and cleansed by water repeatedly, it can last longer and becomes a good ingredient to make seaweed cake. Of course, this gel-like cake is edible by children and adults. To Balinese, this cake is ordinarily applied to fill in oblation in wedding ceremony or offering at home shrines.

Ingredients: 200 gram dried seaweed, 1,500 liter water, 200gram palm sugar and 1 tsp salt.

Method: · Finely cleanse the seaweed and boil it until shattered. Keep on stirring until the water leaves only a half. · Take out, strain its water and separate the seaweed waste. · Dissolve palm sugar with a little water. Put the seaweed that has been strained into the sugar water while added with salt, too. Stir up them for a while in order they can mix well. · Prepare some molds (to taste).

Pour the hot batter into the mold and let them be cool. Serve when it has been cool. B N

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for more information : Jl. Pratama 34 a Po Box 41, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Bali 80363, Indonesia Ph. +62 361 772130 Fax. +62 361 772131 E-mail :hotel@balitropic-resort.com Website : www.balitropic-resort.com © punia

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Now, That’s paradise.

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Bastille Day Celebration SANUR - On the occasion of French national day celebrated every 14 July, Mercure Resort Sanur held a special buffet dinner and entertainment. The guests were pampered by the wide-range of tasty French cuisine, as well as the marvellous performance from the hotel’s in house band. In the evening, our GM, Mr. Alessandro Migliore also announced the winner of Petanque Tournament – in commemoration of the Bastille Day, held in the morning in Recreazone at Mercure Resort Sanur. (BTN/*)

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Football Shows the Way to Successful THK

By Jan Hendrik Petes

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he moment I write this column the world is still in trance of football. For a long time everyone was sure that Brazil would be the new champion, but the Brazilian dream was cruelly crushed by the Dutch team.

It can be seen as some kind of miracle that such a small country as The Netherlands could win over such a mighty country as Brazil, like David in the Bible who defeated Goliath.

The legion of Dutch supporters cheered ecstatically when the referee finished the match, not only the supporters who were in South Africa, but also all people in The Netherlands, who watched TV at home or on big TV screens outside in the open. It seemed as if the whole world was orange, people in orange outfit, with orange hair, orange shoes and orange balloons, not worrying about the economic crisis, just happy that their team had won. The finales against Spain were thrilling and both teams were in balance and had a fair chance to win. In the extra time Spain scored one goal and conquered the world cup. Players, supporters in The Netherlands and all over the world were disillusioned. The Spanish team proved to be just a bit stronger and took the luck you only get once in a life time. And the players, who performed so well, will be welcomed as heroes. And nobody will have second thoughts that these professionals make much money and get a big bonus and all kind of fringe benefits. That’s all in the game and will be felt as justified because of their extraordinary performance.

But it’s not only a small individual country as The Netherlands, but the whole world was spellbound by football.

All countries on all continents were more or less involved in the world-championship football and people all over the world watched TV and debated the results of the matches. And again, not only the national teams that qualified for the world championship were involved, but also all other countries that tried hard for qualification but did not succeed. During one month the world was infected with the so-called football virus that caused high fever and the only remedy against it was just to watch TV. The football players themselves, the coaches and the people all over the world were crying, crying in case their favorite team was winning or losing but in all cases people celebrated football when the match was over, even in the middle of the night.

The impact of football and sport in general is enormous and football has developed as some kind of religion. Before each match both teams are standing next to each other in the middle of the football field in full concentration, praying, listening to their respective national anthems. But after this moment of contemplation the teams will fight each other to win, encouraged by the spectators who are divided in pro and contra. And people in the home countries follow the match on their TV screen at home or on big screens in the open, hoping their team will win. In this respect the world football championship can be considered as a continuous process, that will never stop and starts right away after the ‘world cup’ has finished. Each country is determined to try hard to achieve qualification for the next football world cup, hoping and praying that this time they will become world champion.

Looking to football as a specialist in services I would like

to make some remarks that can be interesting for our ambition to implement Tri Hita Karana in Bali and abroad. Football has grown into some kind of religion that promotes peace on earth with heroes and gurus just as in the holy Hindu book of Mahabharata. The players enter the football arena, each player hand in hand with a young child. Next you can see them in full concentration and praying to the invisible God for support that will lead them to victory. When the national anthems are played the moment before the referee blows his whistle to start the match, most football players can not control their emotions anymore. Finally, the players shake hands with their opponents and promise each other fair play.

The match itself is ruled by norms and values and if one of the players is unfair to an opponent the arbiter will warn this player or punish him officially with a yellow card. If a player is extremely unfair in word or deed, he even can be punished with a red card, which means that he will be eliminated from that match and the next one. The same rule you will find in the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, in which an individual during his life will not harm or injure his fellowman.

When one of the Dutch players was asked how it felt to be a star, his answer was that it was not just him, but much more the whole team that performed so well and conquered the world cup. That was the best answer he could give.

Teamwork is namely the real success factor for winning the game and as long as the football players are on an ego trip, you can forget any result. The Dutch team has proved that they were strong as a team by respecting each others qualities and were always willing to subordinate their individual ambition to the ambition of the team as a whole.

That is the secret and the challenge of successful football.

In this respect the coach plays an important role. He sets from the very beginning the goals and focuses all the time on team building. Although the Dutch players are individually high-class profs -no doubt about that- it is only due to their motivation and teamwork that they became second in the world cup finale 2010.

Comparing football with the philosophy of THK we can learn much of the practice of football. If we would be convinced of the significance of THK as the uniqueness of Bali in the way the Dutch football players are committed to achieve the highest in football and if we would be one team of all stakeholders involved in THK on Bali such as the football team that won the world cup, we could be optimistic about the future of THK. A successful THK implies peace between people and a sustainable tourism. Bali is a relatively small island, but has a mission to fulfill that goes beyond borders.

You still remember the historic words of the astronaut Neill Amstrong when he stepped as the first man on the moon: ‘that’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind’.

That’s the real challenge for Bali.

On the website Ti Hita Karana Bali the definition is described as follows: The philosophy of Tri Hita Karana affirms that happiness, prosperity and peacefulness are attainable when the three elements of God, Human and Nature coexist in harmony with each other in daily life. B N

uring the publishing period of Bali Travel News (Jul 23 to Aug 5), various grandiose festivals are held in Bali.

Everything is aimed to present the uniqueness of each resort for their guests who are spending great vacations in Bali.

For visitors who are on vacation at Legian beach, there is Legian Beach Festival (Jul 30-Aug 2). Then, there are also no less attractive Tanah Lot Festival (Jul 26-Aug 1) and intriguing Sanur Village Festival (Aug 4 to 8).

How fortunate you are if you happen to spend holidays in Bali on the period as mentioned above. In every single festival, Balinese people attempt to showcase things on all occasions becoming a superior of the territory. Simply have a look at the Tanah Lot Festival, it will show off the best art forms in the Tabanan Regency or the festival will look for who will be entitled to bear the predicate as the “Creator of the Most Delicious Klepon Rice Cake” in the competition of Klepon snack foods. Do you want to hear the news only or to become one of the witnesses? No matter what your choice is, we persistently expect you to have a nice holiday on this bijou beautiful island! B N

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali 1. Denpasar Area a. Tourist Assistance Centre (24 hours) WR Supratman Street, Ph : (0361) 224111 b. Denpasar City Police Station, Gunung Sanghyang Street, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 424346 – 422323 c. South Denpasar Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 288597 d. West Denpasar Police Sector, A Yani Street No 100, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 225456 e. East Denpasar Police Sector, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra Street, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 464694 f. Kuta Police Sector, Kuta Street No. 141, Kuta Phone (0361) 751598 – 752110 g. South Kuta Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Bualu-Nusa Dua. Phone (0361) 772110 h. Tourist Police Post, Pantai Kuta Street, Kuta i. Bualu Tourist Police Station, Bundaran Tugu Mandala of BTDC, Nusa Dua j. Tourist Police Station (24 hours), Jl. Double Six Beach, Kuta.

2. Badung Area a. Badung Police Station, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi.

Phone (0361) 829949 b. Mengwi Police Sector, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi.

Phone (0361) 411270 c. Petang Police Sector, Majapahit Street, Petang.

Phone (0361) 813975 d. Abiansemal Police Sector, Ciung Wanara Street No. 80352, Blahkiuh.

Phone (0361) 813972 e. North Kuta Police Sector, Canggu Street. Kuta.

3. Gianyar Area a. Gianyar Police Resort, Jln Ngurah Rai,Gianyar.

Phone (0361) 293110 b. Ubud Sector Police Station, Andong Street, Ubud.

Phone (0361) 975316 c. Sukawati Sector Police, Sukawati Street, Phone (0361) 298723 –298110 d. Tourist Police Station, Simpang Puri Ubud 4. Tabanan Area. a. Tabanan Police Resort, Pahlawan Street, Tabanan.

Phone (0361) 811210 – 814445 b. Alas Kedaton Tourist Police Station. c. Tanah Lot Tourist Police Station, Kediri.

Phone (0361) 812399 5. Singaraja Area a. Buleleng Police Resort, Pramuka Street, Singaraja.

Phone (0362) 41510 – 21116 b. Lovina Tourist Police Station at Lovina 6. Klungkung Area a. Klungkung Police Resort, Untung Surapati Street No. 28.

Phone (0366) 21115 b. Tourist Police Station at Goa Lawah tourism attraction 7. Bangli Area a. Bangli Police Resort, Merdeka Street No.98.

Phone (0366) 91072 b. Tourist Police Station at Kintamani tourism attraction 8. Karangasem Area a. Karangasem Police Resort, Bhayangkara Street No. 1 Phone (0363) 21220 b. Tourist Police Station of Candidasa c. Tourist Police Station of Tulamben d. Tourist Police Station of Besakih 9. Jembrana Area a. Jembrana Police Resort, Pahlawan Street No. 27 Negara.

Phone (0365) 41110 – 41198. b. Tourist Police Station at Rambut Siwi tourism area.

· Professional Experience

Tourists Want to See Local Culture and Residents

Desire of tourists visiting the tourist destination is primarily intended to see and feel the local culture and supporting community of the culture itself. On that account, Bali is lucky because it has a society that constantly maintains their culture. Patrick Paul Murry, General Manager of Ramada Resort Camakila, Bali revealed so when met by Bali Travel News in his office in Kuta not long ago.

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orn in Ireland and having experience in the international hospitality industry for the past 17 years, Patrick is very interested in the culture of Bali. That is why in his hotel is always staged a cultural show. “Although 70 percent of the guests staying at our hotel came from Australia to Bali for many times they remain happy to enjoy the Balinese cultural show,” said the man holding the Australian Passport.

Aside from culture, the man who started his career as an Apprentice Chef in Northern Ireland is also very concerned with the green natural environment. That is why various activities related to environment and sanitation. As GM, he always instructed the employees of Ramada Resort Camakila, a four-star hotel with 117 rooms, to always participate. “We start with the environmental activities around the hotel, then to another environment,” he said again.

As a tourism person who has been crisscrossing in some tourist areas ranging from Northern Ireland, England, Philippines, Oman, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, and Australia to Bali, he saw that each tourist

destination had its typical characteristics. “This became the

Curriculum Vitae Patrick Paul Murray

· Nationality Born in Ireland, holding Australian Passport · Current Assignment General Manager for Ramada Resort Camakila (since 2008) Established in Bali – Indonesia with 117 rooms, 4 star hotel www.ramadaresortcamakila.com · Executive summary 17 years of successful senior management experience in the international hospitality industry, working in 4 continents and 8 countries, performing general management, background focus on Food & Beverage, rooms, as well as Head office experience and body corporate exposure. · Educational Background & Qualification June 1983-1986 : Westminster Catering College Westminster London Certification in Hotel Operation 706-3 1976-1978 : Portrush Catering College College of Business Administration / 7061&2

KEC is an association of hoteliers whose place of business is located in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas.

There are a total of Room now 2969 rooms represented by 20 hotels members of KEC. KEC was initially established in the early of 2000 to exchange information on tourism related and to initiate social related activities amongst the members. KEC meets on the second Thursday of each month. KEC also has working groups of marketing initiative, environment, security and government liaisons.

VISION KEC will bring together hospitality business entities in Kuta district to have a common understanding and commitment of the paramount role everyone contributes to the success of Kuta in supporting Bali as a sustainable world class tourism destination.

All Seasons Legian Bali

Aston at Grand Kuta Jl. Dewi Sri No. 8 - Legian, Kuta, Bali - Indonesia T : +62-361 - 3000 888; F : +62-361 - 3000 999 Email:info@GrandKuta.com www.AstonBaliHotels.com

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Jl Padma Utara Legian Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-767688 F: +62-361-756197 E: info@allseasonslegian.com W: www.allseasonslegian.com

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MISSION KEC will exchange information amongst members that affects the hospitality industry business in general and to have a common voice and actions on tourism related issues in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas. KEC members will develop the positive image of, and promote Kuta, Legian and Seminyak as a preferred tourism destination in Bali.

KEC will facilitate the communication and cooperation between business, local government and the Balinese community. KEC will encourage the highest level of safety, security, cleanliness and environmental friendliness.

Chairman: Gusti Kade Sutawa

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa Jl. Padma no. 2 Legian, Kuta, Bali.

P: +62-361-751381 F: +62-361-752377 E: sales@balimandira.com W: www.balimandira.com

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Hotel Cambodia General Manager, from October 2006-July 2008 Established in Phnom Penh – Cambodia, with 250 rooms, 5 star Hotel.

Voted “Best Hotel in Cambodia and was previously a Sofitel Hotel before change ownership. www.hotelcambodiana.com.kh Sutera Harbour Resort Hotel-Resident Manager, from May 2006-September 2006 Established in Kota Kinibalu – Malaysia, with 400 rooms, 5 star Hotel.

Voted “Best resort in Malaysia” by the current Minister of Tourism December 2005 BARON Hotels & Resorts Hotel Manager, From May 2004-January 2006 Established in Cairo – Egypt www.baronhotels.com Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Resident Manager, From May 2003-February 2004 Established in Dubai – United Arab Emirates www.albustanrotanahoteldubai.com Prince Hotel & Residence Director of Food & Beverage, From May 2002-February 2003 Established in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia www.princehotelkl.com Palazzo Versace Hotel Executive assistant Manager, From February 2000-April 2002 Established in Gold Coast Queensland 4216 www.palazzoversace.com.au Intercontinental Hotel EAM i/c Food & Beverage, From September 1995 – November 1996 Established in Muscat – Oman www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/mscha Shangri La Hotel EAM i/c Food & Beverage Manager, From January 1995-August 1995 Established in Makati – Manila www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatishangri-la/en/index.aspx · Self Development courses attended 2003 : Sales for Sales executives Al Bustan Hotel Dubai 1998 : PDP’ 98 Financial Management: Organized by Cornell school of Hotel Administration 1994 : Train the Trainer Organized by Hyatt International 1993 : ISO 9000 1991 : Executive Computer Training: Organized by Hyatt Sanctuary Cove · Career Development HYATT CARLTON TOWER LONDON February 1981 to August 1986 CHEF TOURNANT, worked in the kitchen which had 1Michelin Star www.jumeirahcarltontower.com RITZ HOTEL LONDON December 1979 to February 1981 CHEF DE PARTIE PATISSIER www.theritzlondon.com BEREKELEY HOTEL LONDON May 1979 To December 1979 COMMIS CHEF mainly focusing on the Garde Manger preparation area. www.the-berkeley.co.uk INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTEL LONDON September 1978 to May 1979 COMMIS PATSSIER, Developing my career with the renowned pastry chef Michael Nadell. www.london.intercontinental.com EVERGLADES HOTEL LONDONDERRY February 1976 to September 1978 APPRENTICE CHEF - NORTHERN IRELAND · Awards 1984 London Salon Culinaire I was awarded the challenge Trophy and Gold Medal 1986-1989 Apprentice team at the Grand Hyatt won the Darryl Cox Memorial Trophy 2 years in a row.

1989/90/91/92 National Toque Blanche Competitions apprentice teams under my direction individuals in the kitchen & restaurant team won numerous titles.

1991 Chosen by Bob Hart in Brisbane to represent Queensland in Supplest Menu of the year.

1992 An apprentice trained in my kitchen went on to win a World Title of Commis Chef of the Year.

Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jalan Pantai Kuta, Legian, Bali - Indonesia 80361 P: +62-361-752520; F: +62-361-752519 E: info@alamkulkul.com W: www.alamkulkul.com

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Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Jl. Raya Kuta No 62 A T : +62 361 761 007 F : +62 361 761 006 E : sales@harris-riverview-bali.com W : www.harris-riverview-bali.com

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Jl. Raya Legian No 155 Seminyak Bali P: +62 (361) 751527 F: +62 (361) 753803 E: sales@adidharmahotel.com

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Inna Kuta Beach Hotel, Cottage & Spa Jl. Pantai Kuta1, Kuta, P.O. Box 3393 P: +62 (361) 751361; F: +62 (361) 751362 E: marketing@innakutabeach.com reservation@innakutabeach.com W: www.innakutabeach.com

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Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa

Jayakarta Hotel & Resort Jl Werkudara Legian Kuta Bali P: +62-361-751433 F: +62-361-752074 W: www.jayakartahotelsresort.com

Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta Beach Bali – Indonesia P : +62-361-751961; F : +62-361-751962 E : sales@kutaseaviewhotel.com W : www.kutaseaviewhotel.com SA12-09

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Melasti Beach Resort & Spa Jl Dewi Sartika Kuta P: +62-361-751335; F: +62-361-751563 E: melasti@indo.net.id W: www.melastibali.com

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Kuta Beach Club Hotel & Spa Jl. Singosari No 18 P.O. Box 3226 Kuta Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-751261; F: +62-361-766002 E: info@kutabeachclub.com W: www.kutabeachclub.com

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Ramada Resort Camakila

Puri Saron Hotel Jl. Camplung Tanduk Seminyak Kuta Bali P: +62 (361) 731007; F: +62 (361) 730492 E: info@seminyak.purisaronhotels.com W: www.purisaronhotels.com

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Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Bali, Indonesia

T : +62 361 752 877; F : +62 361 752 870 E : info@ramadaresortcamakila.com W : www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

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Legian Paradiso Hotel.

Jl. Legian No. 118 Kuta 80361 Telp: 0361 752167 Fax : 0361 754372 Email: info@legianparadisohotel.com

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Rama Garden Hotel Bali Jl. Yudistira (Jl. Padma), Legian-Bali,Indonesia.

P: +62-361-751971; F: +62-361-755909 E: reservation@ramagardenhotelbali.com W: www.ramagardenhotelbali.com

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MAXI HOTEL - Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Jl. Legian 83 A - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia T : +62 361 754 082 F : +62 361 750 792 E : info@maxi-hotel.com W : www.maxi-hotel.com

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The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa JL Camplung Tanduk 66, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia P: +62-361-730573; F: +62-361-730518 E: reservations@thebreezesbali.com W: www.thebreezesbali.com

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People reading Balinese manuscripts known as lontar occasionally find slight difficulties especially in the matter of lexicons. This happens because the manuscripts often use synonyms and they do not belong to common words.

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here is always a solution to resolve the problem.

As other languages, Balinese language also has thesaurus known as Dasa Nama.

One of the books is a simple 67page book written by I Made Gambar who is deeply involved in Balinese ancient manuscripts.

Based on lexicons obtained from several lontars he successfully classified the field into six categories such as name of birds, name of trees, things or animals, homograph, Old Javanese and ingredients of ritual.

As a matter of fact, the book resembles to a thesaurus, though not arranged alphabetically. It is a Balinese-Balinese word equivalence that does not give the meaning with explanation.

Uniquely, it tends to provide equivalent meaning belonging to uncommon vocabularies usually found in vernacular language.

For readers who would like to learn more about Balinese herbal, this thesaurus will be very helpful.

In addition, it can enrich the Balinese vocabulary. For instance, in Balinese herbal manuscript,

there is a word lenge (red rice). It is not common to daily Balinese language that usually uses baas barak. Secondly, equivalences of hibiscus (pucuk—common word) are wirakusuma, landa para, sumara, jakusuma, tundapala, raktajuma, warangbang, waribang, wangewarih and jaya kesuma.

Other than thesaurus, it also carries homograph. For example, the word antara can have English equivalence to the words (1) leak, (2) good, (3) smart, (4) sky, (5) soul, and (6) intermediate. The word antara is often found used as word formation in making Balinese individual names like Budiantara and Sujaantara.

Hopefully, this book could help young generation or whoever wishing to learn more about Balinese ancient manuscripts. They actually cover many aspects of life ranging from herbal healing (Taru Pramana, Rukmini Tattwa etc.), architecture (Asta Kosala Kosali), agriculture (Shri Tattwa/ Darmaning Pemaculan), astrology (Wariga Dewasa), afterlife (Atma Prasangsa), medical code of ethic

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(Usada Kalimosada) and many more.

As the treasure of indigenous wisdom, the lontar manuscripts have provided rich inspirations to spa treatment especially in terms of boreh ingredients,

Balinese massage as well as elegant design to villa and hotel properties. By learning more ancient manuscripts, it will be obtained more and more inspirations and if combined with modern science and

technique will engender unique and elegant products. Last but not least, let’s preserve and learn them. Do not let them be obsolete in keeping with the times without an opportunity to learn them! BTN (BTN/punia)

Lagoon Access Suites Balinese Blessing Ceremony NUSA DUA - Meliã Bali of Sol Meliã Group Hotels & Resorts constantly strives to improve its already excellent amenities, well-appointed surroundings and outstanding ser vice in a sustainable environment. In the first quarter of 2010, the Resort embarked on transforming 43 ground floor rooms into new Lagoon Access Suites.

This project provides the highest number of lagoonside suites of any resort in Bali. All of the 43 square metre ground-floor rooms have a private patio giving direct access to Resort’s new Lagoon just steps away. The hotel last undertook a project of this scale in 2004.

The resort is proud to announce that the Lagoon Access Suites are almost complete. As part of it’s commitment to help preserve the Balinese culture, a Balinese Blessing Ceremony ‘Melaspas’ for the resort’s new room type Lagoon Access Suite was conducted on July 12, 2010. The resor t’s commitment to help preserve the Balinese culture stems from the Balinese spiritual philosophy of ‘Tri Hita Karana’ as included in sustainability policy. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of the balance and harmonious relationship between humans and God, humans and humans, and humans and nature.

The blessing ceremony was organized by the resort’s Hindu committee, management, employees and witnessed by the resort guests. The ceremony was conducted by a Hindu priest at the hotel ground, where the project is located.

Melia Bali is excited about the completion of our New Lagoon Access Suites and sure that it will enhance the guests’ experience and comfort. (BTN/*)

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Tanah Lot in checkered color for seven days At the end of this July and early August 2010, Tanah Lot Tourist Object will look truly different. The whole area of the coastal tourist object will be embellished with poleng or checkered clothes consisting of black and white, just like that of chessboard. “This nuance is undertaken in connection with the execution of Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010 carrying the theme poleng ,” explained Made Sujana, Operations Manager of the Tanah Lot Tourist Object.

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ujana said that for seven days starting form July 26 to August 1, 2010 or during the implementation of TLAF all existing properties in the area would be thoroughly conjured up into ‘poleng’. Without exception to all attendants of the tourist object.

“We want such condition during the implementation of TLAF that Tanah Lot tourist object has more sacred and magical nuance,” he said.

Moreover, if it is accompanied by the strains of classical gamelan sounds and various sacred arts continuing to reverberate can certainly add to an existing spiritual strength of the object. “Atmosphere like this will become a spectacular experience for tourists making a visit to Tanah Lot during the TLAF,” he added.

According to Sujana, it was in harmony with the natural environment of Tanah Lot having several large and small temples.

Among them, there were the Tanah Lot, Pakendungan, and Batubolong Temple.

“The theme Poleng conveys a very simple significance, but contains a philosophy of high value. It is believed to have a magical power by the Hindu community in Bali,” he explained.

To make the favorite tourist resort more festive and joyous, Sujana added, not less than 100 rolls of checkered fabrics and 500 pieces of checkered pennants and banners would be installed along the path to the Tanah Lot object.

Existing trees, statues, temples up to the performance stage of the event would be wrapped with checkered clothes. Similarly, participating art troupes involved in the cultural parade of the events comprising more than 2000 would also be required to highlight the checkered color.

Sujana said, at Tanah Lot the checkered color represented a sacred symbol of the holy sea snake believed to be a guard of Tanah Lot Temple. Such a sacred

Leko classical dance preserved at Sibang Gede village

serpent was believed by Balinese people as an incarnation of the shawl of Danghyang Nirartha entrusted to maintain the preservation of nature and sanctity of the temple area.

“The holy snake in checkered color believed as a magical creature or duwe remains to exist and can be viewed in real manifestation around the beach area of the holy Tanah Lot Temple,” said Sujana.

Through the theme ‘checkered’, Sujana wanted to campaign to the world that all people who lived in this world were actually the keepers of the environmental and cultural conservation for our society.

“If we ponder more profoundly, in fact the meaning checkered implies an obligation that all of us should consciously take action so that the preservation of Bali could remain sustainable,” concluded (BTN/015) Sujana. B N

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Once grabbing an oar, two or three island could be passed through.” Probably, it is an appropriate phrase fitting to express the activities of Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010.

Aside from being a user, beneficiary of Tanah Lot tourist attraction also serves as conserver and cultural conservationist for the community.

According to I Made Sujana, Operation Manager of Tanah Lot Tourist Object, the TLAF 2010 activities denoted a tourism promotion event of Tanah Lot. “This proves that we seriously participate and assist government programs in the effort to preserve the local culture,” he said.

In this case, continued Sujana, management of the Tanah Lot Tourist Object (OWTL) initiating the event made it into an ideal concept for the development of culture-based tourism. “In addition to the promotion, this activity also signifies a form of cultural preservation in Bali,” he added.

In terms of event promotion, Sujana explained, Tanah Lot was able to make a package of event drawing tourists. “Various unique and rare arts belonging to local community are good to show off and certainly become immensely attractive to tourists,” he added.

Meanwhile, Sujana also informed about the official website of Tanah Lot tourist object at www.tanahlot.net and on Facebook at tanahlotfansclub where from the previous month TLAF had become the trendy topic of discussion. And tourists had been ready to come and witness such a grandiose art extravaganza.

Sujana then gave an example that at Tanahlot Fansclub belonging to the tourist attraction had already attracted membership of more than 12,400 people worldwide. “Response of the Fansclub members was very positive and even most of them are eager to be able to come for witnessing this annual event,” he admitted frankly.

Likewise, Sujana added, many tourism stakeholders such as from domestic and foreign travel agents had requested the schedule of art performances. In terms of cultural preservation, continued Sujana, with the presentation of local artists in the TLAF event they would continue to train vivaciously and dig up the arts which were rare within the local arts community to be

performed. “On that account, these artists become motivated to dig up and develop the arts becoming the treasure of their area,” said Sujana.

Undeniably, many new creation arts composed in modern nuance posed the expansion of existing local arts. By modifying them in accordance with the changing of times, the arts would be able to enrich the existing local culture.

Sujana said, it conveyed an ideal concept of Bali in an effort to build community culture-based tourism.

Such activities could also minimize and counteract the fears against all forms of negative impacts of tourism development.

“Promotional function of campaign can be harmonized by cultural preservation, so the use of funds eventually could be made efficient,” said Sujana proudly.

Ultimately, he added that the event represented the concerns of Tanah Lot tourism object having masterpiece of work created by great predecessor categorized to be

unique. “Today, we inherited it as a one of the destinations for tourists visiting Bali,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015) SA-11

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he dance resembling the Legong Kraton is categorized to be rare, because in Bali the dance only exists in three regencies namely at Sibang Gede Village (Badung), Tunjuk Village (Tabanan), and Pendem Village (Jembrana).

Director of Leko Cempaka Sari, Parekan Hamlet, Sibang Gede, who is also professor at the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar, AA Kusuma Ayu Arini, told Bali Travel News that Leko of Sibang Gede originated from Perang Kurubaya Hamlet, Mengwi, Badung. Unfortunately, Leko Dance of Perang Kurubaya could not grow well. On the contrary, it was then preserved and developed in the village of Sibanggede. “Leko Dance is almost the same as Legong Kraton, so the title of the dance is also the same. For example, there are dances entitled Condong, KupuKupu Tarum, Gwak Manjus and so forth,” she said.

Its attires are almost the same, while the only difference lies in a white shirt of Leko dance. The Legong Kraton sleeve has three basic colors namely blue, green and red decorated with golden

yellow ornaments.

Its gamelan music has no difference. Leko dance uses gamelan of bamboo xylophone called tingklik being similar to gamelan of Joged Bumbung.

Meanwhile, the gamelan of Legong Kraton is made of metal (bronze). Other difference, Leko

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Dance invited the audience to go on stage, called ngibing where the audience dances together.

In the 32nd Bali Arts Festival (BAF) 2010 recently, Leko Dance was performed by Sibang Gede troupe at Wantilan Hall of Denpasar Art Center. Viewers also consisting of many foreign guests were amazed by the appearance of the Leko dancers comprising pretty girls. On that occasion, foreign visitors were given an opportunity to dance together or ngibing of which their dance movement looked funny triggering the applause and laughter of other spectators. B N (BTN/Yan Beryas)

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SaraSari Teams Up with Internationally Renowned Artist, Alex Grey

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renowned artists and enthusiasts during their May-June visit to Bali.

Alex Grey, a skilled and commercially successful master canvas a n d performance artist from New York city, took a strong interest in Jaka’s approach to creativity and his instructional methods. “I’m not used to wood,” Grey mused, “but I enjoyed Wak’s workshop because of his sincerity and skillful asymmetrical talents.”

Both a contemporary mask sculptor and a spiritualist, Jaka

underscored the importance of art as meditation to his learners. “Being a deeply spiritual person, I presented mask art and design as an opportunity to bridge the physical and spirit worlds (in the workshop),” said Jaka. “It’s hard for me to separate my art from my faith,” The Greys and their colleagues were impressed enough by Jaka’s skills and professionalism that Alex offered to engage in a creative collaboration with Wak. This exclusive creative project involved the sculpting of a one-of-a-kind mask of Grey’s design by the Balinese specialist.

Thrilled at the challenge and the chance to cocreate with Grey, Jaka completed the piece just before the Greys’ departure and opted to donate it to their new multimillion dollar project to create a sacred

space for artists and spirituality, otherwise known as the Church of Sacred Mirrors (COSM) project.

“He’s done a great job,” said Grey of the final product. “This piece will be displayed with much gratitude and pride at COSM.” The 40 year old Jaka, found the experience of guiding the Greys to be an unforgettable opportunity, and he was delighted to demonstrate his carving skills and his creative process with a world class art personality.

“I have deep respect for Alex Grey,” said Jaka, “He was a very humble and eager learner. It was an honor to meet and offer my insights to a fellow master.”

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he third Gianyar Extravaganza took place lustrously and joyfully. A variety of typical local arts and culture were able to give a positive appreciation to visitors, both local and foreign tourists. Such three-day festival went on Jul 2-4, 2010 and centeraed in Ubud, Gianyar. Here are some snapshots on cultural attractions presented on the grandiose arts festival. (1) Tri Hita Karana Dance, (2) Cak Rina, (3), Ogoh-ogoh (papier-mâché demon) Festival and (4) fashion competition. B N (photo by Ery and text by Budarsana)

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Pura Tanah Lot Pura Pakendungan Dewi Sinta Restaurant Tanah lot, offers a wide rings of Balinese, Indonesian and Chinese food as well as seafood and European cuisine prepared by our experienced chef.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available a la carte or buffet style.

Dewi Sinta hotel has 27 guest rooms of three different types; Standard, Deluxe, and Suite with AC, private bathroom, with hot and cold water, color-TV, IDD phone and mini bar.

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Leko is an ancient Joged dance having its own particularity of motion and since 1930s has grown at Sibanggede Village, Abiansemal subdistrict, Badung. However, this art development had ups and downs and almost come to extinction.

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I Made Merta

To improve quality Inna Kuta Beach always intensifies in-house training program, we want to increase rooms to 240 rooms from 134 rooms available now,” he added.

This man is very simple, hard working and never tireless. As General Manager (GM), he is always serious in managing the hotel whether in the matters of quality improvement, service quality as well as promotion. “Inna Kuta Beach is a hotel located on Kuta Beach becoming the only one overlooking the beach. It is one of the strengths owned by Inna Kuta,” said I Made Merta, General Manager of Inna Kuta Beach to Bali Travel News.

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n improving human resources, the man of Denpasar-born on October 11, 1962 claimed to keep on providing the same opportunities for staff and employees to take part in education. The father of three sons did not hesitate to provide scholarships for outstanding employees. “We always boost inhouse training,” he said.

“This year, we give opportunity for two employees to attend further education to a higher level,” he said while adding that his party had sent employees for 12 sessions to Yogyakarta Tourism Institute, while the in-house training for language

acquisition was carried out persistently as well.

In addition to education, social responsibility towards the surrounding environment in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was also considered important, according to Merta. He said the relationship with the environment should be well maintained to create a sense of security resulting in the positive image for the company in the future.

“Therefore, when turtles lay their eggs in front of Inna Kuta we immediately left some land for breeding turtles,” he said.

Additionally, his party was also continuously active in various activities of villages around the hotel.

Then, what about promotion?

Merta admitted to make promotion together with Inna Group. For example, in working on the Australian market his party worked well hand in hand with Inna Grand Bali Beach and Inna Putri Bali. “Normally, we commit door to door promotion by speaking in person in front of tourists,” explained the man who had the basic in hotel accounting since entering into hospitality industry 25 years ago.

Inna Kuta Beach where a part of the land belonging to its own and the remaining land obtained through contract agreement also had a meeting room. Many tourists were eager to utilize the facility. “For the next

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Meanwhile, during the period of June to July, Merta said, his hotel occupancy reached 98-100 percent. It

consisted of 70 percent domestic tourists and 30 percent others of foreign tourists. More specifically, 46 percent of foreign tourists came from Australia and the rest from Europe. “In early July, occupancy of Inna Kuta Beach reached 100 percent,” he said proudly. B N (BTN/015)

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and restaurant businesses, he covered positions of responsibility in Japanese Food & Beverage Department.

His career objectives are to hold higher responsibility to be a Japanese Chef with strong focus on customer services and customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, other objectives are gaining experiences and seeking for an opportunity in a rewarding and challenging organization.

In the beginning of his career, Fujimura was helping the Daiei in Japan and he was also a member of the Iwate Hotel & Resort Japanese Restaurant. In 2005, he started his job in Indonesia with PT Cantika Dewi focusing on EbiIchi Restaurant and later on joined with PT Trinity Line in 2008 focusing on Ninja Ra-Men. Ultimately, he sought for further challenge by joining with The Patra Bali Resort & Villas. B N (BTN/*)

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(Cont. from page 1) Bali Kuta Resort, a 5-star hotel accommodation with 200 rooms scheduled to open in 2012, existing HARRIS Resort Kuta which was opened in 2004, additional leisure hotel facilities, and a lifestyle center scheduled to open in October 2011 with the so-called beachwalk.

Eco-friendly Amidst the growing concerns for environmental responsibility, the Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will make a conscious effort to implement eco-friendly ingenuity where an open-air walkway will be cooled naturally by the soft whisper of sea breeze reducing the need for air-conditioning. Indirectly, it brings every single guest closer to the atmosphere and taste of Kuta Beach around the clock.

Built pursuant to international standards using locally sourced materials and recycled hardwoods, every effort will be taken to prevent the unnecessary cutting down of trees for the Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort structural and aesthetic development. By doing so, it will automatically help maintain the conservation of nature in general.

Hence, our leisure today will remain to become a heritage of comfort for our next generation.

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort is set to become Bali’s premier destination that anticipates the ever-changing leisure needs of today’s seasoned travelers while remains fully conscious of its integration with the surrounding environment. Sooner or later, it is going to grow into an enchanting and attractive destination offered by Bali.

Architectural concept of the resort was truly inspired by the unique shape of rice terraces and created by richly experienced company from Singapore, Enviro Tec; looking like a hanging garden in the middle of Kuta Beach where all walls of the building will be covered by creeping plants. At a glance, it will look like an alluring Fata Morgana garden from the road or the beach. Perhaps, it is the first and the only one ‘beauty in the air’ that can be observed from Kuta Beach.

Greeneries leading to the second floor where the hotel lobby can be seen will surround the entrance of Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, giving a soothing sensation from the crowded and blissful Kuta. Lobby area is located on the third floor showcasing a breathtaking panoramic ocean view. Meanwhile, the top level pods are covered by roofs resembling farmer’s wide hat. They look so natural and harmonious with the surrounding environment.

The hotel will provide various facilities such as all-day coffee shop, specialty restaurants, bar, spa, gym, ballroom and meeting facilities.

However, the most distinctive facility will be beachwalk, a luxurious lifestyle center with contemporary Balinese architecture and exquisite garden design, ponds and fountains against a backdrop of panoramic Kuta Beach view. This will give new experience of shopping and enjoying spectacular sunset. In short, every visitor or guest will be able to enjoy 4S, namely shopping, sunset, sea and sand in only few steps as Kuta Beach is

Hotel, Cottages & Spa Po. Box 1 Nusa Dua, Denpasar 80363 Bali, Indonesia Phone : (0361) 771020.

Fax: (0361) 771139 E-mail: putribali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Homepage:http//www.putribali.com

located within easy reach across the stylish resort.

Surrounded by more than 5,000 hotel rooms and featuring 200 stores and eateries of international retail brands in combination with the best brands of Bali, beachwalk is intended to serve as a lifestyle center not only to the hotel guests but also to any visitors which integrates perfectly with the hustles and bustles as well as joyfulness of Kuta area.

In the meantime, to anticipate the traffic and parking issues in the area, Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort has thoroughly prepared two entrances, namely through Jalan Pantai Kuta and Jalan Poppies 2. The resort is also adequately equipped with the largest parking facility available on the island accommodating up to 1,000 vehicles and motorcycles. It is merely carried out for the sake of customer’s convenience and satisfaction.

On the completion of Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort, Kuta will have a masterpiece of destination combining the venue of shopping, leisure and accommodation at single location. On that account, it can become the most appropriate rendezvous for family, friend or relatives while taking pleasure in the friendliness of Balinese community and warmth offered by Kuta Beach such as sunset, sea and sand.

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will work closely with local government to re-arrange public pedestrian, plant greeneries and create water fountains and ponds in the area. It can be said that Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will not only be the best lifestyle compound on the island but also in giving a unique touch to

Kuta’s appearance.

For leasing inquiry, please contact leasing GM, Enny Setiady – beachwalk @ Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort, Jalan Pantai Kuta - Bali 80361, T: +62 361 765 777, F: +62 361 759 111, E: enny@beachwalkbali.com B N (BTN/014)

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Japanese Chef at The Patra Bali

Fujimura Yu, 31, was appointed as Japanese Chef at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas on June 15, 2010.

He is a native to Japan and is married with one child. Fujimura initiated his career in 1997. Since then, he has always been working in the hospitality industry. With experience over 13 years in hotel

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DENPASAR - PT Telkom, especially for Denpasar area now provides a promotional package of Speedy 5 Star Bonus. Simply activate Speedy service during this month (July), subscribers will get a bonus of 30 percent discount on subscription fee for three months,

bonus of new installation for Speedy (Free Registration), voucher of ICT Workshop and Kids Browser CD (healthy browser for children). In addition, each customer will also receive a bonus of free wi-fi modem for the package option Load, Familia, Executive and Biz. “Everything we provide as a tribute to customers,” said I Ketut Tedja.

I Ketut Tedja, Chairman of Telkom for Denpasar Area, added that the promotional package was intended to provide convenience for people accessing the Speedy Internet services.

Additionally, he said the provision of bonuses was expected that user community of the Telkom services were getting more interested in the Internet world considering the Internet had become a necessity to the wider community. For that purpose, his party also provided voucher of ICT Workshop. Through the workshop, people would know more about the world of the Internet.

It was not just browsing, but also learning to make the website and participating in the virtual world.

Then, there was Kids Browser denoting a healthy browser specifically allocated for children.

On the internet, there were so many positive and interesting things.

Without exception, there was possibility of negative things that could plunge the young generation into misleading direction. “Kids Browser serves to filter the negative things, so that children are not affected by these negative contents,” added I Ketut Tedja.

Promotion is valid only for activation of Speedy at Plaza Telkom at Jalan Teuku Umar No. 6 Denpasar, Jalan Cokroaminoto No. 115 Denpasar, Jalan Uluwatu No. 82 Jimbaran, at Plaza Kuta at Jalan Raya Kuta No. 135 Badung and Speedy Center at RTC Gatot Subroto Ground B No.5. For further information, simply contact (0361) (BTN/*) 780 8222. B N

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ASITA Supports Simantri to be agrotourism object Made Sudarta, who also accompanied the travel agent entourage, explained that Bali Provincial Government in 2010 would develop 40 units of integrated Agricultural Patterns.

Such development unit had increased fourfold over the previous year which only amounted to ten units.

Development of integrated agriculture at the Catur and Blantih Village emphasized on the

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development of an eco-friendly coffee production to penetrate foreign markets.

Farmers processing the coffee production with orange flavor applied eco-friendly technology.

Due to superiority owned if compared to other farmers in Bali had made Catur and Blantih Village was often visited a number of foreign businessmen, who also purchased coffee in large quantities. BTN (BTN/BB)

Badung Regent Promptly Applies E-procurement

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mmediately, Badung Government Regency will establish an electronic procurement service (LPSE) in the effort to increase transparency and accountability in the implementation of goods and services procurement carried out electronically (eProcurement).

This matter was affirmed by the Assistant of Economic and Development Affairs, Secretariat of Badung Regency, I Wayan Suambara, during a working visit of Badung Regency Government to the Goods and Services Procurement Agency (LKPP) Jakarta, last Tuesday (Jun 8).

The visit which was also attended by the Head of the Badung House I Made Sumer accompanied by Head of Commission C, I Nyoman Satria, the group was received by the Deputy Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Systems Development of LPSE, Prof.

Himawan Adinegoro.

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Himawan Adinegoro welcomed the idea of Badung Regent. He expected such LPSE could be realized without waiting first the packages offered through an auction.

Furthermore, Prof. Himawan Adinegoro observed that based on an evaluation that had been delivered in 2009, Badung

Regency ranked the 4th in terms of best performance of government in goods/services procurement among 50 regency/city governments which were made into a pilot project, despite the Badung had not implemented the e-procurement system at that time.

Therefore, he was very optimistic that immediate establishment of LPSE by Badung Regent in the near future would enhance the integrity of performance of the Badung Regency Government.

In the meantime, Head of the Badung House I Made Sumer expressed his great support for the implementation of such eprocurement system. BTN (BTN/BB)

Legian Beach Festival IV Association of Indonesian Travel Agent (ASITA) of Bali Chapter supports the existence of Integrated Agricultural System (Simantri) as agrotourism attractions on the island.

“The existence of Simantri as a tourist attraction will reproduce alternative choices for tourists to enjoy holidays in Bali. Therefore, we thoroughly support it,” said Deputy Chairman of ASITA Bali, Putu Ardana, in Denpasar recently.

e revealed, having a promenade among the Arabica coffee trees and orange trees growing abundantly in the middle of the garden belonging to residents of Catur and Blantih Village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency, posed a really pleasant excursion.

Putu Ardana revealed the matter after previously leading the entourage of travel agents to have a closer look at the activity of coffee and citrus farmers in the village of Catur and Blantih, Kintamani. Development of agrobased tourism such as Simantri

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gave an opportunity for tourists to perform farmers’ activities, while enjoying the results.

Pioneering to grow the Simantri agro-based tourist attraction was carried out to introduce the more eco-friendly alternative tourist attractions based on agriculture. “This should be supported by all travel agents and promote it to tourists taking a holiday in Bali,” he said while adding that the efforts would indirectly be able to increase the farmers’ income as well as to expand employment.

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The 4th Regional Meeting of MUI DENPASAR - Regional Meeting of the Indonesian Ulemmas Council (MUI) of Denpasar Chapter was officially opened by the Mayor of Denpasar IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra marked with the beating of gong. Regional Meeting of the MUI held at the Canti Graha Women’s Building, Denpasar City, last Monday (Jul 7), was attended by the leaders of various Islamic organizations throughout Denpasar City. The meeting was essentially intended to select the boards of MUI Denpasar for the 2010-2015 tenure.

In his speech, the Denpasar Mayor stated that by the implementation of Regional Meeting for Denpasar Chapter, MUI Denpasar was expected to generate and sustain the flagship program of Denpasar City as a whole.

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Working meeting of PHRI Badung discusses 9 bureau programs The Badung Chapter of the Indonesia Association of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI), last Thursday (Jul 8) held a working meeting. “This branch meeting aims to increase the cooperation and synergy of tourism stakeholders in this matter PHRI with Badung Regency Government,” said Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Ni Made Eka Mahadewi.

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uch branch meeting was conducted in Wantilan Hall of Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Nusa Dua featuring the theme “Achieving Synergy of Tourism Stakeholders with Government in Badung Tourism Development.”

The meeting itself was officially inaugurated by IB Sidharta Putra as Deputy Chairman of the Working Agency of PHRI Bali.

At least, there were nine bureau programs and working group discussed namely a working group of Legal and Administration, Organization and Institutional Affairs, Cooperation and Investment, Education Training and Certification, Human Resources and Research & Development, Promotion and Marketing, Culture and Environment, Social Affairs, Communications and Information, as well as discussing about the Working Group.

In the working meeting, PHRI Badung as an organization of

accommodation, food and beverage services was also expected to respond to the existence of 1,006 accommodation with 31,393 rooms (excluding villa, condotel and apartment), and 1,080 food and beverage service businesses within the region of Badung. “In the working meeting is expected the existence of cooperation between PHRI and government in managing the existing accommodation, especially condotel regarding to its standard and permit,” said Eka Mahadewi.

But before discussing the program for the next one year, in the branch meeting was also filled with exposure, advice and input from advisors of PHRI Badung namely I Gde Wirata (Advisor of PHRI Bali) with the topic “Role of Organization in the Generating Tourism Business,” and I Made Mandra presented the topic entitled “Strategy on Organizational Performance-based Management.”

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Performing cultural shows of the same cognate countries and save the planet Implementation of Legian Beach Festival (LBF) IV will offer a variety of arts and cultural extravaganza from all over Indonesia. This LBF IV will take place for four days (Jul 30-Aug 2) on Legian Beach, exactly between Jalan Melasti and Jalan Padma.

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he fourth LBF this year involves the participation from 38 Regency Governments and Provinces across Indonesia. In addition, there are also five representatives from countries of the same cognate such as Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

During the LBF IV, visitors will be able to see various arts and cultural performances from all over Indonesia and the countries mentioned above. The upcoming LBF IV will also be jazzed up by trade fairs and other unique traditional games. No less important is tourism promotion from each participating country. Overall, all activities are perfectly wrapped with the theme Legian Go Green, as an effort to support the environmental conservation.

Legian Go Green is associated with green issues that are now becoming a

‘mainstream’ for anyone, whether government, companies and even individual citizens.

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considering Bali relies on tourism as its main economic engine, so the role of Green Tourism Business becomes a very urgent issue to be socialized. LBF IV is expected to discover community’s awareness of environmental sustainability in managing its tourism. BTN (BTN/014)

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rmed with the experience as Deputy Chairman of the Kuta Carnival Organizing Committee, Nyoman Sarjana’s mind began to open. From the most profound niche of his heart, he wanted to make the festival more special, where local communities play a more dominant role. “This is the beginning of the birth of the idea of the Legian Beach Festival (LBF) in 2006. Such an idea was initiated with Rudy Hendra, and in 2006 was recorded as a milestone in the early organization of LBF I,” said the man who was born at Legian Kelod in 1962.

Along the passage, LBF actually encountered many constraints, so they had to find the best way out. This primarily concerned with the role of Legian society because they did not fully have confidence in the benefits of LBF. “Another constraint is the representative location for the holding a festival,” said the husband of Yomiasih.

“In keeping with the passage of time until the second year of implementation, the Legian customary village started to have confidence and claimed LBF belonged to their event. Then, on entering the fourth year, Badung Regency Government through the Department of Tourism established

LBF as a calendar of event in Badung tourism,” added Sarjana who had taken non-formal education for learning English at the National Business Course in Goldcoast, Queensland-Australia (1982-1983 ).

“We are proud of the support provided by all components of society and government, both morally and materially, for organizing the LBF IV taking place for four days (Jul 30-Aug 2). I am immensely grateful because all preparations have been going on according to schedule, and hopefully the LBF implementation in years to come could become a national tourism marketing event,” said the graduate of English Department at Teachers’ Training Faculty of Mahasaraswati University (1989) and father of two daughters and (BTN/014) a son. BTN C12-199/09 Th. 2010

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Meanwhile, Hadi Taryoto came with the topic “The Role of Organization in Creating OneIsland Destination Management” and Panudiana Kuhn with the topic “The Tips of Drawing Members into Organization.” The exposure and suggestion were guided by Gusti Kade Sutawa who is also Secretary General of PHRI and Chairman of Kuta Executive Club (KEC).

Meanwhile, Head of the Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, in his

speech said that it was very important meeting to discuss possible collaboration between PHRI and government to develop tourism in accordance with the market. “And most of the hotels should have a CRS program, especially within the working area first, then outside the area. In other words, it should be done first in Badung and later on continued in other areas,” he said.

The branch meeting was attended by 100 participants consisting of members of

organizations under PHRI Bali within the Badung region, such as Bali Hotel Association (BHA), Bali Villa Association (BVA), Bali Laundry Association (LAB), Indonesian Chef Association (ICA), Bali Spa Wellness Association (BSWA), SKBBA, KEC, IHKA and some others. The event also involved the Bali Tourism Institute (STP Nusa DuaBali), leaders of Bali tourism stakeholder whose business operated in Badung region. BTN (BTN/015)

A pleasant, cool village with breathtaking views is located not far from the road to Bangli from Kintamani. It is only some 700 meters above sea level. There is a traditional village called Penglipuran that belongs to the administrative regency of Kubu. There are different versions of the meaning of Penglipuran. One version says that the word Penglipuran is philologically derived from two words, pengeling literally means remembrance and pura means temple. The villagers formerly migrated from the village of Bayung Gede near Kintamani. To remember their original village and beloved ancestors, they then built the same temple as their own at Bayung Gede village.

Traditional Penglipuran The layout of this completely unique village is like a ‘housing complex’ where the space arrangement is neat and carefully designed.

It is quite different from other villages in general. This village stretches from the north to the south following the direction of the mountain.

The village temple is located on the highest point and at the end of the village. Nearly all the main houses still use the traditional roof of artistic bamboo blades with walls painted in natural colors like that of soil. And each compound consistently maintains the original design of the versatile bale

(pavilion).

Walking along the spacious paved street in the middle of the traditional village and small garden along the telajakan (the space between the compound and the street) will give you the impression of a beautiful park. The village looks neat as there are no highrise buildings. It is the harmonious combination of a traditional concept with modern techniques. When you

see the uniform kori (entrance gate) with a bamboo roof you will be reminded that it is a traditional village.

This kind of structure is now widely adopted for tourist accommodation.

Punia

Places of Interest in Bali The capital of Bangli regency with the Kehen nearby Batur Gracious Ulun Danau Temple (Lake Temple) often covered by fog Bukit Demulih Amazing rice terraces to be seen when one walks over the hill Penelokan Literally meaning ‘place for looking’ it is here that the wonderful scenes of the volcano and the lake are said to be the most fascinating panorama in Bali Penulisan Old temple on high ground (has hundreds of stairs) which has ancient remains inside Toya Bungkah Hot spring bathing by the lake Batur Trunyan Ancient village of original Balinese with specific way of dealing with their deceased’s funerals. One should cross the lake to reach the village.

Bangli

Bangli Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Sriwijaya No. 23 Bangli 80613 Ph. (0366) 91537 C12-192

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Your guide to this island

WHERE TO GO . . .

PEMERINTAH PROVINSI BALI DINAS PARIWISATA (BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE) http//:www.tourism.baliprov.go.id e-mail: infotourism@baliprov.go.id

Mangrove Information Center of Denpasar DENPASAR In the City

The southern part of Denpasar is naturally protected by a green belt of mangrove forest. Such a well maintained forest is open to visitors. While having a stroll, visitors can get additional knowledge on the use of these coastal plants with respect to the local ecosystem. Further details about the program can be obtained at the Mangrove Information Center located on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Suwung Kauh or between Kuta and Sanur.

The Mangrove forest extends across some 1,373.05 hectares of land, while the one intended for recreation is 200 hectares and

managed by Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park or Tahura. Its office lies in the middle of this area. For educational and conservational purposes, it has established nursery plots of approximately 7,700 squaremeters, wooden trails, huts to rest and floating decks.

According to research on the distribution of mangrove species and availability of seed collecting forests on the islands of Bali and Lombok, in the mangrove forests was found: (1) 13 types of major mangrove in Benoa Bay including Rhizophora, Sonneratia, Bruguiera, Avicennia and Ceriops; (2) 9 types of minor mangrove such as Xylocarpus, Aegiceras and Heritiera; (3) 28 types of associated mangrove including Acanthus, Ipomea, Barringtonia and Clerodendoron; (4) 62 types of bird; (5) 32 types of crustaceans; and (6) 10 types of reptile. These species appear in showcases at the mangrove center.

Condition of the mangrove forest has declined through the years because of alteration of its function as shown by layers of shrimp embankments, and the excessive falling of trees. Department of Indonesian Forestry took measures to improve the condition of the Suwung Kauh mangrove forest through the Development Project of Sustainable Mangrove Forest Management aided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), resulting in a model sustainable management. Other results of the project are the issuance

of the Guidebook on Planting and Seabed and a booklet on the mangroves in this country, and the rehabilitation of 253 hectares of mangrove forest.

Though action has been taken to improve the condition, the deterioration of mangroves has worsened as the efforts have not been sufficient. The budget has also been limited due to the economic crisis, which meant that the project was only continued from 15 May 2001 by means of informative action of clarification on sustainable mangrove forestry management.

The Mangrove Information Center Project had a support action to increase the awareness and actions by related parties projected to end on 14 May 2004. There have been two main sub-programs and three supporting sub-programs, targeted at developing the training activities and realizing the training tests to formulate a training program and the execution of a range of surveys as well as case studies.

The sub-program consists of ecotourism towards the development of a mangrove park at the project site by establishing a visitors’ information center, museum, touch pool and trail, and conducting tour guide training with an aim to disseminate information useful to the general public. On the other hand, the environmental education subprogram aims to provide the public with the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge about the mangrove ecosystem through various activities.

Bali free from plastic waste in 2013 The biggest problem for tourism destinations is the matter of traffic congestion and litter. Bali Provincial Government targeted Bali in the year 2013 will be free from plastic waste.

Such assertion was made by the Head of Bali Environmental Agency (BLH), AA Gede Alit Sastrawan, after holding a talk show, last Thursday (Jul 8).

Places of Interest in Denpasar Benoa Karangsari Denpasar Padang Galak Sanur Serangan Ubung Udayana

Harbor for tankers, fishing vessels and pleasure craft Known for its 200-meter long limestone cave, open for exploring The capital province of Bali with its Bali Museum, Art Center, Badung Market and Shopping Center Monument erected in memory of victims of an air crash in 1974 Tourist resort with international hotels and white sandy beach Known for its turtle nursery, diving area and the Sakenan Temple nearby Bus terminal to Northern and Western part of the island The only State University in Bali.

Denpasar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Surapati No. 7 Denpasar Ph. (0361) 234569, 223602, 231422 Fax. (0361) 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

WHERE TO GO . . .

Gianyar is 125 meters above sea level, has cool climate and two seasons every year - rainy season from October to April and dry season from May to September. Gianyar regency is rich in art and the greatest culture of the past which is both ancient and sacred. It is also supported by the creativity of the people. That is why many tourists are interested to come and visit Gianyar and many stay for a couple of weeks.

GIANYAR The Center of Art

Places of interest Bali Bird Park Singapadu The Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu, Gianyar.

Wanara Wana Forest Wanara Wana, more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.

ing of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body, for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.

Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana and his son. When

Gianyar Regency

you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to the ancient time (11th century).

Goa Gajah Located at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the 11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the cave is ‘T’ shaped).

Two bathing places at cave’s yard

Jalan S. Parman Niti Mandala Renon, Phone : (0361) 222387, Fax. : (0361) 226313, Denpasar – Bali 80235

have six nymph statues, each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six holy rivers in India.

Taro - Elephant Safaris Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese Village of Taro from atop an elephant’s back. Taro

is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar regency. BTN (BTN/*) Gianyar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph. (0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554 website:www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.id www.gianyartourism.com email: admingianyar@gianyarkab.go.id , info@gianyartourism.com

Tirta Empul Known as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original mean-

AA Gede Alit Sastrawan

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astrawan declared that his party had promoted a campaign of Bali free from plastic waste.

“This has been a collective commitment between the provincial government, regency government/municipality across Bali, stakeholders and the entire community to make Bali clean, healthy, beautiful, green and sustainable. The first thing becoming the focus is to liberate Bali from plastic waste in 2013,”

he said.

Provincial Government would prepare a Regional Regulation Draft (Ranperda) regarding to waste treatment system. The endeavor was required because plastic waste could only be decomposed within the period 500 to 1,000 years to come. Explained, the draft would be ratified into Regional Regulation and entered into force early next year 2011.

In the Regional Regulation, he said, would be arranged various matters related to the reduction of plastic waste. Among them, each business activity producing plastic would be obligated to conduct selfhandling of the plastic resulted.

“Similarly, it will also include the budget for the plastic waste handling and penalties to be imposed,” he said.

Disclosed, Provincial Governments would conduct campaigns to general public, shopping malls, traditional markets and small shops (kiosks) to reduce the use of plastic bag.

Additionally, it would also print thousands of notices, stickers and banners to be spread in various public facilities. “We will intensively commit socialization of sorting plastics and organic waste,” he explained.

“Government will provide awards for those who are able to collect a certain volume of plastic waste. The fund will be taken from the social assistance,” he said while adding, provincial government would buy the plastic collected at a reasonable price. BTN (BTN/BB)

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI Flying Colors at Butterfly Park of Tabanan TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

Bali has a wide variety of attractions. One of these is the Butterfly Park in Tabanan. It is located northwest of Denpasar along the main road to the port of Gilimanuk.

This Butterfly Park is situated within the heart of tranquil Wanasari Village, approximately 5 km north of Tabanan. It is easy to find, just look for the massive sign outside and it is only 50 meters off the road.

After entering and after passing through a couple of doors and a set of hanging chains visitors come into the net-covered garden.

Here is the newly created butterfly habitat.

Various colorful butterflies can be seen here, sometimes flying overhead. Having flown from one beautiful flower to another, right at midday, they also rest a while and then they resume their activity.

Souvenir hunters will not be disappointed because there is a souvenir shop located within where various articles like key rings with a bug attached, can be purchased for your memorabilia.

Places of Interest in Tabanan

Kertha Gosa: An Ancient Court of Justice Hall

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

Alas Kedaton A temple surrounded by monkey forest with families of monkeys Batukaru Temple surrounded by lush tropical vegetation Bedugul Beautiful temple by Lake Beratan with harmonious mountain panorama Belayu Traditional village and traditional weaving Jatiluwih The most fantastic viewing spot for ricefield terraces in Bali Kebun Raya The Botanical Garden with its wide selection of vegetation and fresh mountain air Klanting Beach Kerambitan Royal Palace with spacious ‘Bale Gong’ (Gamelan Hall) in front Margarana Memorial court for honoring the national Hero, Ngurah Rai with his troops Pancasari The best golf course in Bali complete with accommodation Pujungan Dam and waterfall with peaceful surroundings Soka Beach Tabanan The capital of Tabanan regency Tanah Lot Temple in the sea; long renowned as the best place to view sunset Yeh Panas Hot spring bathing-place by the river of Jeha Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan Ph/Fax. (0361) 811602

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Kertha Gosa at Semarapura, Klungkung represents one of the famous tourist destinations on the island. It is located in the heart of Semarapura town and its name is derived from Sanskrit words, namely kertha meaning peaceful and gosa from the word gosita meaning announcement. On that account, the phrase kertha gosa conveys a building of jurisdiction in the form of pavilion used by the kings to announce the legislation, jurisdiction, penalization and so forth. The building of Kertha Gosa is unique and fully embellished with high art value. Therefore, this place is worth visiting.

Here also is Taman Gili, a floating pavilion (it seems to float because it is indeed deliberately founded in the middle of a fish pond).

Decorative paintings on the ceiling of Kertha Gosa are painted with narrative motifs, starting from the panel set up at east side with the plot rotating clockwise and ending at the panel at north side. Kertha Gosa was founded in 18th century and its ceiling is dotted with the famous style of Kamasan painting from the year 1930.

During the Dutch administration (19081942), Kertha Gosa was used as a court of justice for alleged criminals and lawbreakers.

Along with colonial legislation, the punishment system in Indonesia also changed from the Majapahit-style into continental punishment system brought by the Dutch. Rather than retaliation the ‘Exile’ system aims to improve the perpetrator so that he becomes acceptable to society. Paintings decorating the ceiling of conference hall aim at awakening the conscience of all trespassers to remind them not to repeat the badness.

At the same complex, there is also a museum called Semarajaya. This museum is set in a building which was formerly the Dutch High School. Its architectural design represents the

Dutch style in combination with the Balinese traditional. Here we can see various ancient objects, historical objects including photos of documentation of the royal family of Klungkung Kingdom.

Places of Interest in Klungkung Goa Lawah

A cave inhabited by thousands of bats, situated in the temple courtyard Jungut Batu White sandy beach as special area with accommodation for surfers and divers Kamasan Famous for its typical traditional painting, gold, silver and brass works Klungkung The capital of Klungkung regency well known for its ‘Kertagosa’ old Hall of Justice with ceiling covered by traditional paintings.

Kusamba Banjar Bias Fishermen village with salting ground Pesut Beach Ped Temple on Nusa Penida Islands.

TOURISM of KLUNGKUNG REGENCY KLUNGKUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl.Surapati No.3 Semarapura Bali, Indonesia C12-194

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45000

Indian Cultural Centre (Embassy of India, Jakarta) Jl. Raya Puputan Renon No. 42 - 44 Denpasar - Bali Ph. 0361 - 241 978, Fax. 0361 - 241 980

25000

Honorary Consulate of Sweden & Finland, C/O Hotel Segara Village, Jl. Segara Ayu Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 282 223, Fax. 0361 - 282 211

10000

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA MALAYSIA TAIWANESE SOUTH OF KOREA

30000

42.768 17.382 12.827 11.947 10.361 9.391

20000

2010

200000

50000 SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

0

SEA WAVES FORECAST

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Uluwatu 52

Ubud 56

63 109 46 21 120 18 23 96 21 78 166 66 98 165 52 62 101 78

103 31

Tanah Lot 78

95 30 47 106 36 35 40 33 29 67 20 39 157 6 13 23 52 29

54

Singaraja 85

40 57 46 89 45 100 43 80 118 68 90 124 54 64 103 80

105 33

Sanur 25

110 91 11 90 59 105 88 97 79 119 93 90 99 78 97 79

110

Nusa Dua 11

14 96 17 60 15 40 78 42 50 141 46 29 7 67 40

65

113

102 Ngurah Rai Airport 5

16 91

80 3

14 71

60 98

109 59

48 70

81 158 45

147 34 44

55 24

13 85

96

82

94 71

Legian

106 86

60

66 99 112 97 88 100 125 102 79

82 59

139 89

Lake Batur

79 2 59 97 47 69 146 33 43 12

38 20

84

71

Kuta 57

46 50 20 56 135 34 40 67

80 57

71

Klungkung 38

95 45 67 144 31 41 10

Amlapura

23 26

82

36 10 181 23 16 47

38 41

27

74

Gunung Kawi 46

28 219 61 54 85

Goa Lawah

59 36

13

169 14 20 35

43 36

63

191 33

155 Goa Gajah 7

26 57

21 46 22

48

Gianyar 31

206 134 165 Gilimanuk 201

TRS. 2.658 2.646 1.198 4.131 0 3.350 4.440 3.329 2.943 2.710 3.276 5.521 33.202

181

DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

Denpasar

ARR. 150.614 157.300 163.980 153.961 166.693 181.911 196.165 200.485 192.442 196.065 151.660 183.204 2.094.480

41

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

39

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008

16

TRS. 1.472 1.348 1.382 1.402 1.143 1.716 1.459 3.292 2.541 2.700 1.911 6.277 26.643

Bangli

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007

Candidasa

TRS. 1.381 885 780 598 7.016 8.120 9.381 7.675 3.252 328 1.816 2.842 44.074

72

Issued by Weather Forecast Centre, Department of Communication, Meteorological and Geophysical Agency Regional Office III

15

meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

50

WAVES - 3.0 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 2.0

70

SEA 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5

47

AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

101 Lovina

(July 23 - Aug. 5, 2010)

Besakih

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

250000

Distance between Tourist Interet (Kilometer)

Honorary Consule of Republic of Poland Jl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta Bali Ph. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

DEP. 132.024 120.775 136.722 135.710 146.533 158.621 173.622 171.986 163.352 162.547 154.702 140.888 1.797.482

0

0

Honorary Consul of The Slovak Republic Jl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118 Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

ARR. 125.562 124.829 135.551 140.406 144.415 160.599 179.051 164.300 167.856 158.037 146.658 155.848 1.803.112

20000

100000

5000

Honorary Consul of Chile Jl. Pengembak Gang I No. 3 Sanur - Bali Ph. (0361) 756781/281503, Facs. (0361) 756783, Hp. 081 139 4045

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

40000

150000

15000

Honorary Consul of Malaysia Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Ph. 0361 - 752 520, Fax. 0361 - 766 373

DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

60000

TOTAL : 2.229.945

40000 35000

ARR. 90.010 78.824 92.280 106.896 113.648 125.603 142.923 139.584 138.604 135.403 127.596 135.734 1.427.110

80000

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (April 2010)

Honorary Consulate Thailand Jl. Raya Puputan Renon 81, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 263 310, Fax. 0361 - 238 004

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

100000

52

Honorary Consulate Brazil Jl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005

120000

20

Swiss and Austria Consulate Jl. Patih Jelantik Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No. 12 Kuta, Ph. 0361 - 751 735, Fax. 0361 - 754 457

140000

2009

British Honorary Consulate, Jl. Tirta Nadi No 20 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 270 601, Fax. 0361 - 287 804

160000

182.556

Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp

180000

163.531

Consulate Agency of USA, Jl. Hayam Wuruk310 Denpasar 80235, Ph. 0361 - 233 605, Fax. 0361 - 769 186

TOTAL : 729.735 200000

208.185

Honorary Consulate of Spain, Komplek Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Vallet 2 No. 11, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Ph. 0361 - 769 286, Fax. 0361 - 222426

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

210.935

Honorary Consulate of The Netherland, Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta 80361, Po Box 3337 Denpasar 81001, Ph. 0361 - 761506, Fax. 0361 - 752 777 / 757 586

224.236

Honorary Consulate of Mexico, Puri Astina Putra Building, Jl. Moh Yamin 1 A Renon -Denpasar Po Box 3150 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 223 266, Fax. 0361 - 244 568

222.441

Consulate Italy, Lotus Enterprise Building, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ph/Fax. 0361 - 701 005

190.617

Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 287 701, Fax. 0361 - 735 232

181.983

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Federal Republic of Germany, Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur, Po. Box 3100 Denpasar 80228’ Ph. 0361 - 288 535, Fax. 0361 - 288 826

179.879

Consulate Agency France, Jl. Merta Sari Gang II No. 8 Sanur, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 285 485, Fax. 0361 - 286 406

26th Temple Festival at: - Pr Dang Kahyangan Pengukur-ukur, Ds. Pejeng, Gianyar.

- Pr. Candi Goro, Ds. Tianyar, Kubu, Karangasem - Mr. Geriya Kebon, Tabanan.

31th – “Tumpek kandang” day, special day devoted to worship “Sanghyang Rare Angon “ the lord of cattle and livestock, for good breed and products.

Temple Festival at: - Pr. Puseh + Desa Gianyar.

- Pr. Luhur Dalem Segening, Kediri, Tabanan.

- Mr.Pasek Gelgel, Tegal Gede, Denpasar 4th – Temple Festival at: - Pr. Dalem Tarukan/Linggih Pajenengan Keris Ida Bathara Dalem Tarukan, Ds. Camenggaon, Sukawati.

- Mr.Pasek Dangka , Ds. Bangbang, Bangli.

- Pr. Penataran Dalem Ketut, Ds. Pejeng Kaja, Gianyar.

- Pr. Puseh Manikaji, Ds. Peninjoan, Bangli.

- Mr.Agung Ds. Blangsinga, Blahbatuh, Gianyar.

161.169

Honorary Consulate of The Czech Republic, Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur, Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 286 465, Fax. 0361 - 286 408

1. Barong: - Suwung : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Kesiman : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Batubulan Village : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Br. Abasan Singapadu : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Padanggalak : 09.30 2. Kecak Dance: - Uluwatu Temple : Everyday 18.00 - 19.00 - Padang Tegal Ubud : Every Sunday 18.00 - 19.00 - Desa Baha : On Request 3. Kecak & Fire Dance: - Bona Kangin Gianyar : Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Batubulan : Everyday 18.30 - 20.00 4. Legong Dance: - Peliatan Stage Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Dalem Puri Peliatan : Every Saturday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Peliatan, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 - Puri Saren, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 5. Shadow Puppet Show (Wayang Kulit): - Oka Kartini Tebesaya Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 6. Tektekan Dance (Puri Night: Dance and Traditional Dinner): - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 7. Leko & Janger Dance: - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 8. Bimayu Dance Drama: - Panca Arta, Ubud : Every Thursday 20.00 9. Gabor Dance: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 10. Mahabrata The Epic: - Br. Teges, Peliatan : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.00 11. Raja Pala Dance: - Ubud Kelod Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 12. Calonarang Dance: - Hotel Menara Ubud : Every Friday 20.00 13. Ramayana: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Wednesday 19.30 - 21.00 14. Frog Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Sunday 19.00 15.Parwa Ramayana: - Hotel Menara, Ubud : Every Tuesday, Wednesday 20.00 16.Joged Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Wednesday 20.15 17.Janger Dance: - Penjor Restauran Sanur : Every Friday 20.15 18. Janger Dance: - Penjor Resturant : Every Saturday 20.15 19. Genjekan: - Sangeh Village : On Request 20. Debus and Reptile Demonstration: - Br. Werdhi Buana Mengwi : On Request

139.370

Royal Danish & Norwegian Honorary, Mimpi Resort Hotel Jimbaran, Ph. 0361 - 701 070 ext. 32, Fax. 0361 - 701 073/4

Calendar of Event Vol. XII/ 16 (Jul 23- Aug 5, 2010)

Regular Cultural Performances

164.643

Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120

168.923 187.781 194.482 178.549

Consulates in Bali

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10

July 23 - Augst. 5, 2010

45000

Indian Cultural Centre (Embassy of India, Jakarta) Jl. Raya Puputan Renon No. 42 - 44 Denpasar - Bali Ph. 0361 - 241 978, Fax. 0361 - 241 980

25000

Honorary Consulate of Sweden & Finland, C/O Hotel Segara Village, Jl. Segara Ayu Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 282 223, Fax. 0361 - 282 211

10000

AUSTRALIA JAPANESE CHINA MALAYSIA TAIWANESE SOUTH OF KOREA

30000

42.768 17.382 12.827 11.947 10.361 9.391

20000

2010

200000

50000 SOURCE : DEP. OF JUSTICE, BALI

0

SEA WAVES FORECAST

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

Uluwatu 52

Ubud 56

63 109 46 21 120 18 23 96 21 78 166 66 98 165 52 62 101 78

103 31

Tanah Lot 78

95 30 47 106 36 35 40 33 29 67 20 39 157 6 13 23 52 29

54

Singaraja 85

40 57 46 89 45 100 43 80 118 68 90 124 54 64 103 80

105 33

Sanur 25

110 91 11 90 59 105 88 97 79 119 93 90 99 78 97 79

110

Nusa Dua 11

14 96 17 60 15 40 78 42 50 141 46 29 7 67 40

65

113

102 Ngurah Rai Airport 5

16 91

80 3

14 71

60 98

109 59

48 70

81 158 45

147 34 44

55 24

13 85

96

82

94 71

Legian

106 86

60

66 99 112 97 88 100 125 102 79

82 59

139 89

Lake Batur

79 2 59 97 47 69 146 33 43 12

38 20

84

71

Kuta 57

46 50 20 56 135 34 40 67

80 57

71

Klungkung 38

95 45 67 144 31 41 10

Amlapura

23 26

82

36 10 181 23 16 47

38 41

27

74

Gunung Kawi 46

28 219 61 54 85

Goa Lawah

59 36

13

169 14 20 35

43 36

63

191 33

155 Goa Gajah 7

26 57

21 46 22

48

Gianyar 31

206 134 165 Gilimanuk 201

TRS. 2.658 2.646 1.198 4.131 0 3.350 4.440 3.329 2.943 2.710 3.276 5.521 33.202

181

DEP. 162.363 163.701 163.573 154.579 173.711 175.923 189.087 213.028 191.865 204.001 165.471 151.526 2.108.828

Denpasar

ARR. 150.614 157.300 163.980 153.961 166.693 181.911 196.165 200.485 192.442 196.065 151.660 183.204 2.094.480

41

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

39

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2008

16

TRS. 1.472 1.348 1.382 1.402 1.143 1.716 1.459 3.292 2.541 2.700 1.911 6.277 26.643

Bangli

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2007

Candidasa

TRS. 1.381 885 780 598 7.016 8.120 9.381 7.675 3.252 328 1.816 2.842 44.074

72

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meters meters meters meters meters meters meters

50

WAVES - 3.0 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 2.0

70

SEA 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5

47

AREA Kuta Nusa Dua Suluban (Uluwatu) Padang Bai Menjangan Island Lovina Tulamben

101 Lovina

(July 23 - Aug. 5, 2010)

Besakih

ARR, DEP, TRS INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2006

SOURCE: PT. ANGKASA PURA I BANDAR UDARA NGURAH RAI

250000

Distance between Tourist Interet (Kilometer)

Honorary Consule of Republic of Poland Jl. Petitenget II/1C, Kerobokan 80361 Kuta Bali Ph. 082 361 4329, Fax. : 0361 732165

DEP. 132.024 120.775 136.722 135.710 146.533 158.621 173.622 171.986 163.352 162.547 154.702 140.888 1.797.482

0

0

Honorary Consul of The Slovak Republic Jl. Gunung Agung No. 93 Denpasar - 80118 Ph. (0361) 426171, Fax. : (0361) 426477, e-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

ARR. 125.562 124.829 135.551 140.406 144.415 160.599 179.051 164.300 167.856 158.037 146.658 155.848 1.803.112

20000

100000

5000

Honorary Consul of Chile Jl. Pengembak Gang I No. 3 Sanur - Bali Ph. (0361) 756781/281503, Facs. (0361) 756783, Hp. 081 139 4045

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

40000

150000

15000

Honorary Consul of Malaysia Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Ph. 0361 - 752 520, Fax. 0361 - 766 373

DEP. 90.043 87.314 95.400 95.890 114.821 122.569 132.823 148.067 132.929 135.740 122.562 118.286 1.396.444

60000

TOTAL : 2.229.945

40000 35000

ARR. 90.010 78.824 92.280 106.896 113.648 125.603 142.923 139.584 138.604 135.403 127.596 135.734 1.427.110

80000

The Top Six Arrival by Nationality (April 2010)

Honorary Consulate Thailand Jl. Raya Puputan Renon 81, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 263 310, Fax. 0361 - 238 004

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL

100000

52

Honorary Consulate Brazil Jl. Legian 186, Badung, Ph. 0361 - 757 775, Fax. 0361 - 751 005

120000

20

Swiss and Austria Consulate Jl. Patih Jelantik Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No. 12 Kuta, Ph. 0361 - 751 735, Fax. 0361 - 754 457

140000

2009

British Honorary Consulate, Jl. Tirta Nadi No 20 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 270 601, Fax. 0361 - 287 804

160000

182.556

Consulate General of Japan at Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 Renon Po Box 3432 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 227 628, Fax. 0361 - 265 066, e-mail : denpasar@mofa.go.jp

180000

163.531

Consulate Agency of USA, Jl. Hayam Wuruk310 Denpasar 80235, Ph. 0361 - 233 605, Fax. 0361 - 769 186

TOTAL : 729.735 200000

208.185

Honorary Consulate of Spain, Komplek Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Vallet 2 No. 11, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Ph. 0361 - 769 286, Fax. 0361 - 222426

DIRECT ARRIVAL TOURISTS TO BALI (2006 - 2010)

210.935

Honorary Consulate of The Netherland, Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta 80361, Po Box 3337 Denpasar 81001, Ph. 0361 - 761506, Fax. 0361 - 752 777 / 757 586

224.236

Honorary Consulate of Mexico, Puri Astina Putra Building, Jl. Moh Yamin 1 A Renon -Denpasar Po Box 3150 Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 223 266, Fax. 0361 - 244 568

222.441

Consulate Italy, Lotus Enterprise Building, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ph/Fax. 0361 - 701 005

190.617

Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 Sanur, Ph. 0361 - 287 701, Fax. 0361 - 735 232

181.983

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Federal Republic of Germany, Jl. Pantai Karang 17 Sanur, Po. Box 3100 Denpasar 80228’ Ph. 0361 - 288 535, Fax. 0361 - 288 826

179.879

Consulate Agency France, Jl. Merta Sari Gang II No. 8 Sanur, Denpasar, Ph. 0361 - 285 485, Fax. 0361 - 286 406

26th Temple Festival at: - Pr Dang Kahyangan Pengukur-ukur, Ds. Pejeng, Gianyar.

- Pr. Candi Goro, Ds. Tianyar, Kubu, Karangasem - Mr. Geriya Kebon, Tabanan.

31th – “Tumpek kandang” day, special day devoted to worship “Sanghyang Rare Angon “ the lord of cattle and livestock, for good breed and products.

Temple Festival at: - Pr. Puseh + Desa Gianyar.

- Pr. Luhur Dalem Segening, Kediri, Tabanan.

- Mr.Pasek Gelgel, Tegal Gede, Denpasar 4th – Temple Festival at: - Pr. Dalem Tarukan/Linggih Pajenengan Keris Ida Bathara Dalem Tarukan, Ds. Camenggaon, Sukawati.

- Mr.Pasek Dangka , Ds. Bangbang, Bangli.

- Pr. Penataran Dalem Ketut, Ds. Pejeng Kaja, Gianyar.

- Pr. Puseh Manikaji, Ds. Peninjoan, Bangli.

- Mr.Agung Ds. Blangsinga, Blahbatuh, Gianyar.

161.169

Honorary Consulate of The Czech Republic, Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur, Denpasar Ph. 0361 - 286 465, Fax. 0361 - 286 408

1. Barong: - Suwung : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Kesiman : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Batubulan Village : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Br. Abasan Singapadu : Everyday 09.30 - 10.30 - Padanggalak : 09.30 2. Kecak Dance: - Uluwatu Temple : Everyday 18.00 - 19.00 - Padang Tegal Ubud : Every Sunday 18.00 - 19.00 - Desa Baha : On Request 3. Kecak & Fire Dance: - Bona Kangin Gianyar : Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Batubulan : Everyday 18.30 - 20.00 4. Legong Dance: - Peliatan Stage Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Dalem Puri Peliatan : Every Saturday 18.30 - 19.30 - Puri Peliatan, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 - Puri Saren, Ubud : Every Sunday 19.30 - 21.00 5. Shadow Puppet Show (Wayang Kulit): - Oka Kartini Tebesaya Peliatan : Every Friday 18.30 - 19.30 6. Tektekan Dance (Puri Night: Dance and Traditional Dinner): - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 7. Leko & Janger Dance: - Puri Anyar Kerambitan Tabanan : On Request 8. Bimayu Dance Drama: - Panca Arta, Ubud : Every Thursday 20.00 9. Gabor Dance: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 10. Mahabrata The Epic: - Br. Teges, Peliatan : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.00 11. Raja Pala Dance: - Ubud Kelod Ubud : Every Thursday 19.30 - 20.30 12. Calonarang Dance: - Hotel Menara Ubud : Every Friday 20.00 13. Ramayana: - Ubud Kelod, Ubud : Every Wednesday 19.30 - 21.00 14. Frog Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Sunday 19.00 15.Parwa Ramayana: - Hotel Menara, Ubud : Every Tuesday, Wednesday 20.00 16.Joged Dance: - Penjor Restaurant Sanur : Every Wednesday 20.15 17.Janger Dance: - Penjor Restauran Sanur : Every Friday 20.15 18. Janger Dance: - Penjor Resturant : Every Saturday 20.15 19. Genjekan: - Sangeh Village : On Request 20. Debus and Reptile Demonstration: - Br. Werdhi Buana Mengwi : On Request

139.370

Royal Danish & Norwegian Honorary, Mimpi Resort Hotel Jimbaran, Ph. 0361 - 701 070 ext. 32, Fax. 0361 - 701 073/4

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Regular Cultural Performances

164.643

Australian Consulates General Bali (Incl. Canada, New Zaeland), Jl Tantular 32 Renon - Denpasar Ph. (0361) - 241118, Fax. (0361) 241120

168.923 187.781 194.482 178.549

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PEMERINTAH PROVINSI BALI DINAS PARIWISATA (BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE) http//:www.tourism.baliprov.go.id e-mail: infotourism@baliprov.go.id

Mangrove Information Center of Denpasar DENPASAR In the City

The southern part of Denpasar is naturally protected by a green belt of mangrove forest. Such a well maintained forest is open to visitors. While having a stroll, visitors can get additional knowledge on the use of these coastal plants with respect to the local ecosystem. Further details about the program can be obtained at the Mangrove Information Center located on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Suwung Kauh or between Kuta and Sanur.

The Mangrove forest extends across some 1,373.05 hectares of land, while the one intended for recreation is 200 hectares and

managed by Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park or Tahura. Its office lies in the middle of this area. For educational and conservational purposes, it has established nursery plots of approximately 7,700 squaremeters, wooden trails, huts to rest and floating decks.

According to research on the distribution of mangrove species and availability of seed collecting forests on the islands of Bali and Lombok, in the mangrove forests was found: (1) 13 types of major mangrove in Benoa Bay including Rhizophora, Sonneratia, Bruguiera, Avicennia and Ceriops; (2) 9 types of minor mangrove such as Xylocarpus, Aegiceras and Heritiera; (3) 28 types of associated mangrove including Acanthus, Ipomea, Barringtonia and Clerodendoron; (4) 62 types of bird; (5) 32 types of crustaceans; and (6) 10 types of reptile. These species appear in showcases at the mangrove center.

Condition of the mangrove forest has declined through the years because of alteration of its function as shown by layers of shrimp embankments, and the excessive falling of trees. Department of Indonesian Forestry took measures to improve the condition of the Suwung Kauh mangrove forest through the Development Project of Sustainable Mangrove Forest Management aided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), resulting in a model sustainable management. Other results of the project are the issuance

of the Guidebook on Planting and Seabed and a booklet on the mangroves in this country, and the rehabilitation of 253 hectares of mangrove forest.

Though action has been taken to improve the condition, the deterioration of mangroves has worsened as the efforts have not been sufficient. The budget has also been limited due to the economic crisis, which meant that the project was only continued from 15 May 2001 by means of informative action of clarification on sustainable mangrove forestry management.

The Mangrove Information Center Project had a support action to increase the awareness and actions by related parties projected to end on 14 May 2004. There have been two main sub-programs and three supporting sub-programs, targeted at developing the training activities and realizing the training tests to formulate a training program and the execution of a range of surveys as well as case studies.

The sub-program consists of ecotourism towards the development of a mangrove park at the project site by establishing a visitors’ information center, museum, touch pool and trail, and conducting tour guide training with an aim to disseminate information useful to the general public. On the other hand, the environmental education subprogram aims to provide the public with the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge about the mangrove ecosystem through various activities.

Bali free from plastic waste in 2013 The biggest problem for tourism destinations is the matter of traffic congestion and litter. Bali Provincial Government targeted Bali in the year 2013 will be free from plastic waste.

Such assertion was made by the Head of Bali Environmental Agency (BLH), AA Gede Alit Sastrawan, after holding a talk show, last Thursday (Jul 8).

Places of Interest in Denpasar Benoa Karangsari Denpasar Padang Galak Sanur Serangan Ubung Udayana

Harbor for tankers, fishing vessels and pleasure craft Known for its 200-meter long limestone cave, open for exploring The capital province of Bali with its Bali Museum, Art Center, Badung Market and Shopping Center Monument erected in memory of victims of an air crash in 1974 Tourist resort with international hotels and white sandy beach Known for its turtle nursery, diving area and the Sakenan Temple nearby Bus terminal to Northern and Western part of the island The only State University in Bali.

Denpasar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Surapati No. 7 Denpasar Ph. (0361) 234569, 223602, 231422 Fax. (0361) 223602 http://pariwisata.denpasarkota.go.id C12-191/081.1/358/Humas/2010

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Gianyar is 125 meters above sea level, has cool climate and two seasons every year - rainy season from October to April and dry season from May to September. Gianyar regency is rich in art and the greatest culture of the past which is both ancient and sacred. It is also supported by the creativity of the people. That is why many tourists are interested to come and visit Gianyar and many stay for a couple of weeks.

GIANYAR The Center of Art

Places of interest Bali Bird Park Singapadu The Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu, Gianyar.

Wanara Wana Forest Wanara Wana, more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.

ing of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body, for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.

Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana and his son. When

Gianyar Regency

you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to the ancient time (11th century).

Goa Gajah Located at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the 11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the cave is ‘T’ shaped).

Two bathing places at cave’s yard

Jalan S. Parman Niti Mandala Renon, Phone : (0361) 222387, Fax. : (0361) 226313, Denpasar – Bali 80235

have six nymph statues, each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six holy rivers in India.

Taro - Elephant Safaris Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese Village of Taro from atop an elephant’s back. Taro

is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar regency. BTN (BTN/*) Gianyar Government Tourism Office Address; Jl. Ngurah Rai No. 9 Gianyar Ph. (0361) 943401 Fax. (0361) 943554 website:www.diparda.gianyarkab.go.id www.gianyartourism.com email: admingianyar@gianyarkab.go.id , info@gianyartourism.com

Tirta Empul Known as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original mean-

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astrawan declared that his party had promoted a campaign of Bali free from plastic waste.

“This has been a collective commitment between the provincial government, regency government/municipality across Bali, stakeholders and the entire community to make Bali clean, healthy, beautiful, green and sustainable. The first thing becoming the focus is to liberate Bali from plastic waste in 2013,”

he said.

Provincial Government would prepare a Regional Regulation Draft (Ranperda) regarding to waste treatment system. The endeavor was required because plastic waste could only be decomposed within the period 500 to 1,000 years to come. Explained, the draft would be ratified into Regional Regulation and entered into force early next year 2011.

In the Regional Regulation, he said, would be arranged various matters related to the reduction of plastic waste. Among them, each business activity producing plastic would be obligated to conduct selfhandling of the plastic resulted.

“Similarly, it will also include the budget for the plastic waste handling and penalties to be imposed,” he said.

Disclosed, Provincial Governments would conduct campaigns to general public, shopping malls, traditional markets and small shops (kiosks) to reduce the use of plastic bag.

Additionally, it would also print thousands of notices, stickers and banners to be spread in various public facilities. “We will intensively commit socialization of sorting plastics and organic waste,” he explained.

“Government will provide awards for those who are able to collect a certain volume of plastic waste. The fund will be taken from the social assistance,” he said while adding, provincial government would buy the plastic collected at a reasonable price. BTN (BTN/BB)

WHIRLWIND TOUR AROUND BALI Flying Colors at Butterfly Park of Tabanan TABANAN Rainbow over ricefields

Bali has a wide variety of attractions. One of these is the Butterfly Park in Tabanan. It is located northwest of Denpasar along the main road to the port of Gilimanuk.

This Butterfly Park is situated within the heart of tranquil Wanasari Village, approximately 5 km north of Tabanan. It is easy to find, just look for the massive sign outside and it is only 50 meters off the road.

After entering and after passing through a couple of doors and a set of hanging chains visitors come into the net-covered garden.

Here is the newly created butterfly habitat.

Various colorful butterflies can be seen here, sometimes flying overhead. Having flown from one beautiful flower to another, right at midday, they also rest a while and then they resume their activity.

Souvenir hunters will not be disappointed because there is a souvenir shop located within where various articles like key rings with a bug attached, can be purchased for your memorabilia.

Places of Interest in Tabanan

Kertha Gosa: An Ancient Court of Justice Hall

KLUNGKUNG Ancient Kingdoms

Alas Kedaton A temple surrounded by monkey forest with families of monkeys Batukaru Temple surrounded by lush tropical vegetation Bedugul Beautiful temple by Lake Beratan with harmonious mountain panorama Belayu Traditional village and traditional weaving Jatiluwih The most fantastic viewing spot for ricefield terraces in Bali Kebun Raya The Botanical Garden with its wide selection of vegetation and fresh mountain air Klanting Beach Kerambitan Royal Palace with spacious ‘Bale Gong’ (Gamelan Hall) in front Margarana Memorial court for honoring the national Hero, Ngurah Rai with his troops Pancasari The best golf course in Bali complete with accommodation Pujungan Dam and waterfall with peaceful surroundings Soka Beach Tabanan The capital of Tabanan regency Tanah Lot Temple in the sea; long renowned as the best place to view sunset Yeh Panas Hot spring bathing-place by the river of Jeha Tabanan Government Tourism, Art and Cultural Office Address; Jl. Gunung Agung No. 1 Tabanan Ph/Fax. (0361) 811602

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Kertha Gosa at Semarapura, Klungkung represents one of the famous tourist destinations on the island. It is located in the heart of Semarapura town and its name is derived from Sanskrit words, namely kertha meaning peaceful and gosa from the word gosita meaning announcement. On that account, the phrase kertha gosa conveys a building of jurisdiction in the form of pavilion used by the kings to announce the legislation, jurisdiction, penalization and so forth. The building of Kertha Gosa is unique and fully embellished with high art value. Therefore, this place is worth visiting.

Here also is Taman Gili, a floating pavilion (it seems to float because it is indeed deliberately founded in the middle of a fish pond).

Decorative paintings on the ceiling of Kertha Gosa are painted with narrative motifs, starting from the panel set up at east side with the plot rotating clockwise and ending at the panel at north side. Kertha Gosa was founded in 18th century and its ceiling is dotted with the famous style of Kamasan painting from the year 1930.

During the Dutch administration (19081942), Kertha Gosa was used as a court of justice for alleged criminals and lawbreakers.

Along with colonial legislation, the punishment system in Indonesia also changed from the Majapahit-style into continental punishment system brought by the Dutch. Rather than retaliation the ‘Exile’ system aims to improve the perpetrator so that he becomes acceptable to society. Paintings decorating the ceiling of conference hall aim at awakening the conscience of all trespassers to remind them not to repeat the badness.

At the same complex, there is also a museum called Semarajaya. This museum is set in a building which was formerly the Dutch High School. Its architectural design represents the

Dutch style in combination with the Balinese traditional. Here we can see various ancient objects, historical objects including photos of documentation of the royal family of Klungkung Kingdom.

Places of Interest in Klungkung Goa Lawah

A cave inhabited by thousands of bats, situated in the temple courtyard Jungut Batu White sandy beach as special area with accommodation for surfers and divers Kamasan Famous for its typical traditional painting, gold, silver and brass works Klungkung The capital of Klungkung regency well known for its ‘Kertagosa’ old Hall of Justice with ceiling covered by traditional paintings.

Kusamba Banjar Bias Fishermen village with salting ground Pesut Beach Ped Temple on Nusa Penida Islands.

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ASITA Supports Simantri to be agrotourism object Made Sudarta, who also accompanied the travel agent entourage, explained that Bali Provincial Government in 2010 would develop 40 units of integrated Agricultural Patterns.

Such development unit had increased fourfold over the previous year which only amounted to ten units.

Development of integrated agriculture at the Catur and Blantih Village emphasized on the

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development of an eco-friendly coffee production to penetrate foreign markets.

Farmers processing the coffee production with orange flavor applied eco-friendly technology.

Due to superiority owned if compared to other farmers in Bali had made Catur and Blantih Village was often visited a number of foreign businessmen, who also purchased coffee in large quantities. BTN (BTN/BB)

Badung Regent Promptly Applies E-procurement

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mmediately, Badung Government Regency will establish an electronic procurement service (LPSE) in the effort to increase transparency and accountability in the implementation of goods and services procurement carried out electronically (eProcurement).

This matter was affirmed by the Assistant of Economic and Development Affairs, Secretariat of Badung Regency, I Wayan Suambara, during a working visit of Badung Regency Government to the Goods and Services Procurement Agency (LKPP) Jakarta, last Tuesday (Jun 8).

The visit which was also attended by the Head of the Badung House I Made Sumer accompanied by Head of Commission C, I Nyoman Satria, the group was received by the Deputy Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Systems Development of LPSE, Prof.

Himawan Adinegoro.

On that occasion, Prof.

Himawan Adinegoro welcomed the idea of Badung Regent. He expected such LPSE could be realized without waiting first the packages offered through an auction.

Furthermore, Prof. Himawan Adinegoro observed that based on an evaluation that had been delivered in 2009, Badung

Regency ranked the 4th in terms of best performance of government in goods/services procurement among 50 regency/city governments which were made into a pilot project, despite the Badung had not implemented the e-procurement system at that time.

Therefore, he was very optimistic that immediate establishment of LPSE by Badung Regent in the near future would enhance the integrity of performance of the Badung Regency Government.

In the meantime, Head of the Badung House I Made Sumer expressed his great support for the implementation of such eprocurement system. BTN (BTN/BB)

Legian Beach Festival IV Association of Indonesian Travel Agent (ASITA) of Bali Chapter supports the existence of Integrated Agricultural System (Simantri) as agrotourism attractions on the island.

“The existence of Simantri as a tourist attraction will reproduce alternative choices for tourists to enjoy holidays in Bali. Therefore, we thoroughly support it,” said Deputy Chairman of ASITA Bali, Putu Ardana, in Denpasar recently.

e revealed, having a promenade among the Arabica coffee trees and orange trees growing abundantly in the middle of the garden belonging to residents of Catur and Blantih Village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency, posed a really pleasant excursion.

Putu Ardana revealed the matter after previously leading the entourage of travel agents to have a closer look at the activity of coffee and citrus farmers in the village of Catur and Blantih, Kintamani. Development of agrobased tourism such as Simantri

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gave an opportunity for tourists to perform farmers’ activities, while enjoying the results.

Pioneering to grow the Simantri agro-based tourist attraction was carried out to introduce the more eco-friendly alternative tourist attractions based on agriculture. “This should be supported by all travel agents and promote it to tourists taking a holiday in Bali,” he said while adding that the efforts would indirectly be able to increase the farmers’ income as well as to expand employment.

Head of Bali Estates Services,

The 4th Regional Meeting of MUI DENPASAR - Regional Meeting of the Indonesian Ulemmas Council (MUI) of Denpasar Chapter was officially opened by the Mayor of Denpasar IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra marked with the beating of gong. Regional Meeting of the MUI held at the Canti Graha Women’s Building, Denpasar City, last Monday (Jul 7), was attended by the leaders of various Islamic organizations throughout Denpasar City. The meeting was essentially intended to select the boards of MUI Denpasar for the 2010-2015 tenure.

In his speech, the Denpasar Mayor stated that by the implementation of Regional Meeting for Denpasar Chapter, MUI Denpasar was expected to generate and sustain the flagship program of Denpasar City as a whole.

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Working meeting of PHRI Badung discusses 9 bureau programs The Badung Chapter of the Indonesia Association of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI), last Thursday (Jul 8) held a working meeting. “This branch meeting aims to increase the cooperation and synergy of tourism stakeholders in this matter PHRI with Badung Regency Government,” said Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Ni Made Eka Mahadewi.

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uch branch meeting was conducted in Wantilan Hall of Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Nusa Dua featuring the theme “Achieving Synergy of Tourism Stakeholders with Government in Badung Tourism Development.”

The meeting itself was officially inaugurated by IB Sidharta Putra as Deputy Chairman of the Working Agency of PHRI Bali.

At least, there were nine bureau programs and working group discussed namely a working group of Legal and Administration, Organization and Institutional Affairs, Cooperation and Investment, Education Training and Certification, Human Resources and Research & Development, Promotion and Marketing, Culture and Environment, Social Affairs, Communications and Information, as well as discussing about the Working Group.

In the working meeting, PHRI Badung as an organization of

accommodation, food and beverage services was also expected to respond to the existence of 1,006 accommodation with 31,393 rooms (excluding villa, condotel and apartment), and 1,080 food and beverage service businesses within the region of Badung. “In the working meeting is expected the existence of cooperation between PHRI and government in managing the existing accommodation, especially condotel regarding to its standard and permit,” said Eka Mahadewi.

But before discussing the program for the next one year, in the branch meeting was also filled with exposure, advice and input from advisors of PHRI Badung namely I Gde Wirata (Advisor of PHRI Bali) with the topic “Role of Organization in the Generating Tourism Business,” and I Made Mandra presented the topic entitled “Strategy on Organizational Performance-based Management.”

Nyoman Sarjana:

Performing cultural shows of the same cognate countries and save the planet Implementation of Legian Beach Festival (LBF) IV will offer a variety of arts and cultural extravaganza from all over Indonesia. This LBF IV will take place for four days (Jul 30-Aug 2) on Legian Beach, exactly between Jalan Melasti and Jalan Padma.

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he fourth LBF this year involves the participation from 38 Regency Governments and Provinces across Indonesia. In addition, there are also five representatives from countries of the same cognate such as Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

During the LBF IV, visitors will be able to see various arts and cultural performances from all over Indonesia and the countries mentioned above. The upcoming LBF IV will also be jazzed up by trade fairs and other unique traditional games. No less important is tourism promotion from each participating country. Overall, all activities are perfectly wrapped with the theme Legian Go Green, as an effort to support the environmental conservation.

Legian Go Green is associated with green issues that are now becoming a

‘mainstream’ for anyone, whether government, companies and even individual citizens.

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Badung civic-centre, Mangupraja

considering Bali relies on tourism as its main economic engine, so the role of Green Tourism Business becomes a very urgent issue to be socialized. LBF IV is expected to discover community’s awareness of environmental sustainability in managing its tourism. BTN (BTN/014)

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rmed with the experience as Deputy Chairman of the Kuta Carnival Organizing Committee, Nyoman Sarjana’s mind began to open. From the most profound niche of his heart, he wanted to make the festival more special, where local communities play a more dominant role. “This is the beginning of the birth of the idea of the Legian Beach Festival (LBF) in 2006. Such an idea was initiated with Rudy Hendra, and in 2006 was recorded as a milestone in the early organization of LBF I,” said the man who was born at Legian Kelod in 1962.

Along the passage, LBF actually encountered many constraints, so they had to find the best way out. This primarily concerned with the role of Legian society because they did not fully have confidence in the benefits of LBF. “Another constraint is the representative location for the holding a festival,” said the husband of Yomiasih.

“In keeping with the passage of time until the second year of implementation, the Legian customary village started to have confidence and claimed LBF belonged to their event. Then, on entering the fourth year, Badung Regency Government through the Department of Tourism established

LBF as a calendar of event in Badung tourism,” added Sarjana who had taken non-formal education for learning English at the National Business Course in Goldcoast, Queensland-Australia (1982-1983 ).

“We are proud of the support provided by all components of society and government, both morally and materially, for organizing the LBF IV taking place for four days (Jul 30-Aug 2). I am immensely grateful because all preparations have been going on according to schedule, and hopefully the LBF implementation in years to come could become a national tourism marketing event,” said the graduate of English Department at Teachers’ Training Faculty of Mahasaraswati University (1989) and father of two daughters and (BTN/014) a son. BTN C12-199/09 Th. 2010

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Meanwhile, Hadi Taryoto came with the topic “The Role of Organization in Creating OneIsland Destination Management” and Panudiana Kuhn with the topic “The Tips of Drawing Members into Organization.” The exposure and suggestion were guided by Gusti Kade Sutawa who is also Secretary General of PHRI and Chairman of Kuta Executive Club (KEC).

Meanwhile, Head of the Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, in his

speech said that it was very important meeting to discuss possible collaboration between PHRI and government to develop tourism in accordance with the market. “And most of the hotels should have a CRS program, especially within the working area first, then outside the area. In other words, it should be done first in Badung and later on continued in other areas,” he said.

The branch meeting was attended by 100 participants consisting of members of

organizations under PHRI Bali within the Badung region, such as Bali Hotel Association (BHA), Bali Villa Association (BVA), Bali Laundry Association (LAB), Indonesian Chef Association (ICA), Bali Spa Wellness Association (BSWA), SKBBA, KEC, IHKA and some others. The event also involved the Bali Tourism Institute (STP Nusa DuaBali), leaders of Bali tourism stakeholder whose business operated in Badung region. BTN (BTN/015)

A pleasant, cool village with breathtaking views is located not far from the road to Bangli from Kintamani. It is only some 700 meters above sea level. There is a traditional village called Penglipuran that belongs to the administrative regency of Kubu. There are different versions of the meaning of Penglipuran. One version says that the word Penglipuran is philologically derived from two words, pengeling literally means remembrance and pura means temple. The villagers formerly migrated from the village of Bayung Gede near Kintamani. To remember their original village and beloved ancestors, they then built the same temple as their own at Bayung Gede village.

Traditional Penglipuran The layout of this completely unique village is like a ‘housing complex’ where the space arrangement is neat and carefully designed.

It is quite different from other villages in general. This village stretches from the north to the south following the direction of the mountain.

The village temple is located on the highest point and at the end of the village. Nearly all the main houses still use the traditional roof of artistic bamboo blades with walls painted in natural colors like that of soil. And each compound consistently maintains the original design of the versatile bale

(pavilion).

Walking along the spacious paved street in the middle of the traditional village and small garden along the telajakan (the space between the compound and the street) will give you the impression of a beautiful park. The village looks neat as there are no highrise buildings. It is the harmonious combination of a traditional concept with modern techniques. When you

see the uniform kori (entrance gate) with a bamboo roof you will be reminded that it is a traditional village.

This kind of structure is now widely adopted for tourist accommodation.

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Places of Interest in Bali The capital of Bangli regency with the Kehen nearby Batur Gracious Ulun Danau Temple (Lake Temple) often covered by fog Bukit Demulih Amazing rice terraces to be seen when one walks over the hill Penelokan Literally meaning ‘place for looking’ it is here that the wonderful scenes of the volcano and the lake are said to be the most fascinating panorama in Bali Penulisan Old temple on high ground (has hundreds of stairs) which has ancient remains inside Toya Bungkah Hot spring bathing by the lake Batur Trunyan Ancient village of original Balinese with specific way of dealing with their deceased’s funerals. One should cross the lake to reach the village.

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To improve quality Inna Kuta Beach always intensifies in-house training program, we want to increase rooms to 240 rooms from 134 rooms available now,” he added.

This man is very simple, hard working and never tireless. As General Manager (GM), he is always serious in managing the hotel whether in the matters of quality improvement, service quality as well as promotion. “Inna Kuta Beach is a hotel located on Kuta Beach becoming the only one overlooking the beach. It is one of the strengths owned by Inna Kuta,” said I Made Merta, General Manager of Inna Kuta Beach to Bali Travel News.

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n improving human resources, the man of Denpasar-born on October 11, 1962 claimed to keep on providing the same opportunities for staff and employees to take part in education. The father of three sons did not hesitate to provide scholarships for outstanding employees. “We always boost inhouse training,” he said.

“This year, we give opportunity for two employees to attend further education to a higher level,” he said while adding that his party had sent employees for 12 sessions to Yogyakarta Tourism Institute, while the in-house training for language

acquisition was carried out persistently as well.

In addition to education, social responsibility towards the surrounding environment in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was also considered important, according to Merta. He said the relationship with the environment should be well maintained to create a sense of security resulting in the positive image for the company in the future.

“Therefore, when turtles lay their eggs in front of Inna Kuta we immediately left some land for breeding turtles,” he said.

Additionally, his party was also continuously active in various activities of villages around the hotel.

Then, what about promotion?

Merta admitted to make promotion together with Inna Group. For example, in working on the Australian market his party worked well hand in hand with Inna Grand Bali Beach and Inna Putri Bali. “Normally, we commit door to door promotion by speaking in person in front of tourists,” explained the man who had the basic in hotel accounting since entering into hospitality industry 25 years ago.

Inna Kuta Beach where a part of the land belonging to its own and the remaining land obtained through contract agreement also had a meeting room. Many tourists were eager to utilize the facility. “For the next

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Meanwhile, during the period of June to July, Merta said, his hotel occupancy reached 98-100 percent. It

consisted of 70 percent domestic tourists and 30 percent others of foreign tourists. More specifically, 46 percent of foreign tourists came from Australia and the rest from Europe. “In early July, occupancy of Inna Kuta Beach reached 100 percent,” he said proudly. B N (BTN/015)

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and restaurant businesses, he covered positions of responsibility in Japanese Food & Beverage Department.

His career objectives are to hold higher responsibility to be a Japanese Chef with strong focus on customer services and customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, other objectives are gaining experiences and seeking for an opportunity in a rewarding and challenging organization.

In the beginning of his career, Fujimura was helping the Daiei in Japan and he was also a member of the Iwate Hotel & Resort Japanese Restaurant. In 2005, he started his job in Indonesia with PT Cantika Dewi focusing on EbiIchi Restaurant and later on joined with PT Trinity Line in 2008 focusing on Ninja Ra-Men. Ultimately, he sought for further challenge by joining with The Patra Bali Resort & Villas. B N (BTN/*)

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(Cont. from page 1) Bali Kuta Resort, a 5-star hotel accommodation with 200 rooms scheduled to open in 2012, existing HARRIS Resort Kuta which was opened in 2004, additional leisure hotel facilities, and a lifestyle center scheduled to open in October 2011 with the so-called beachwalk.

Eco-friendly Amidst the growing concerns for environmental responsibility, the Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will make a conscious effort to implement eco-friendly ingenuity where an open-air walkway will be cooled naturally by the soft whisper of sea breeze reducing the need for air-conditioning. Indirectly, it brings every single guest closer to the atmosphere and taste of Kuta Beach around the clock.

Built pursuant to international standards using locally sourced materials and recycled hardwoods, every effort will be taken to prevent the unnecessary cutting down of trees for the Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort structural and aesthetic development. By doing so, it will automatically help maintain the conservation of nature in general.

Hence, our leisure today will remain to become a heritage of comfort for our next generation.

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort is set to become Bali’s premier destination that anticipates the ever-changing leisure needs of today’s seasoned travelers while remains fully conscious of its integration with the surrounding environment. Sooner or later, it is going to grow into an enchanting and attractive destination offered by Bali.

Architectural concept of the resort was truly inspired by the unique shape of rice terraces and created by richly experienced company from Singapore, Enviro Tec; looking like a hanging garden in the middle of Kuta Beach where all walls of the building will be covered by creeping plants. At a glance, it will look like an alluring Fata Morgana garden from the road or the beach. Perhaps, it is the first and the only one ‘beauty in the air’ that can be observed from Kuta Beach.

Greeneries leading to the second floor where the hotel lobby can be seen will surround the entrance of Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, giving a soothing sensation from the crowded and blissful Kuta. Lobby area is located on the third floor showcasing a breathtaking panoramic ocean view. Meanwhile, the top level pods are covered by roofs resembling farmer’s wide hat. They look so natural and harmonious with the surrounding environment.

The hotel will provide various facilities such as all-day coffee shop, specialty restaurants, bar, spa, gym, ballroom and meeting facilities.

However, the most distinctive facility will be beachwalk, a luxurious lifestyle center with contemporary Balinese architecture and exquisite garden design, ponds and fountains against a backdrop of panoramic Kuta Beach view. This will give new experience of shopping and enjoying spectacular sunset. In short, every visitor or guest will be able to enjoy 4S, namely shopping, sunset, sea and sand in only few steps as Kuta Beach is

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located within easy reach across the stylish resort.

Surrounded by more than 5,000 hotel rooms and featuring 200 stores and eateries of international retail brands in combination with the best brands of Bali, beachwalk is intended to serve as a lifestyle center not only to the hotel guests but also to any visitors which integrates perfectly with the hustles and bustles as well as joyfulness of Kuta area.

In the meantime, to anticipate the traffic and parking issues in the area, Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort has thoroughly prepared two entrances, namely through Jalan Pantai Kuta and Jalan Poppies 2. The resort is also adequately equipped with the largest parking facility available on the island accommodating up to 1,000 vehicles and motorcycles. It is merely carried out for the sake of customer’s convenience and satisfaction.

On the completion of Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort, Kuta will have a masterpiece of destination combining the venue of shopping, leisure and accommodation at single location. On that account, it can become the most appropriate rendezvous for family, friend or relatives while taking pleasure in the friendliness of Balinese community and warmth offered by Kuta Beach such as sunset, sea and sand.

Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will work closely with local government to re-arrange public pedestrian, plant greeneries and create water fountains and ponds in the area. It can be said that Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort will not only be the best lifestyle compound on the island but also in giving a unique touch to

Kuta’s appearance.

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Japanese Chef at The Patra Bali

Fujimura Yu, 31, was appointed as Japanese Chef at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas on June 15, 2010.

He is a native to Japan and is married with one child. Fujimura initiated his career in 1997. Since then, he has always been working in the hospitality industry. With experience over 13 years in hotel

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DENPASAR - PT Telkom, especially for Denpasar area now provides a promotional package of Speedy 5 Star Bonus. Simply activate Speedy service during this month (July), subscribers will get a bonus of 30 percent discount on subscription fee for three months,

bonus of new installation for Speedy (Free Registration), voucher of ICT Workshop and Kids Browser CD (healthy browser for children). In addition, each customer will also receive a bonus of free wi-fi modem for the package option Load, Familia, Executive and Biz. “Everything we provide as a tribute to customers,” said I Ketut Tedja.

I Ketut Tedja, Chairman of Telkom for Denpasar Area, added that the promotional package was intended to provide convenience for people accessing the Speedy Internet services.

Additionally, he said the provision of bonuses was expected that user community of the Telkom services were getting more interested in the Internet world considering the Internet had become a necessity to the wider community. For that purpose, his party also provided voucher of ICT Workshop. Through the workshop, people would know more about the world of the Internet.

It was not just browsing, but also learning to make the website and participating in the virtual world.

Then, there was Kids Browser denoting a healthy browser specifically allocated for children.

On the internet, there were so many positive and interesting things.

Without exception, there was possibility of negative things that could plunge the young generation into misleading direction. “Kids Browser serves to filter the negative things, so that children are not affected by these negative contents,” added I Ketut Tedja.

Promotion is valid only for activation of Speedy at Plaza Telkom at Jalan Teuku Umar No. 6 Denpasar, Jalan Cokroaminoto No. 115 Denpasar, Jalan Uluwatu No. 82 Jimbaran, at Plaza Kuta at Jalan Raya Kuta No. 135 Badung and Speedy Center at RTC Gatot Subroto Ground B No.5. For further information, simply contact (0361) (BTN/*) 780 8222. B N

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Tanah Lot in checkered color for seven days At the end of this July and early August 2010, Tanah Lot Tourist Object will look truly different. The whole area of the coastal tourist object will be embellished with poleng or checkered clothes consisting of black and white, just like that of chessboard. “This nuance is undertaken in connection with the execution of Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010 carrying the theme poleng ,” explained Made Sujana, Operations Manager of the Tanah Lot Tourist Object.

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ujana said that for seven days starting form July 26 to August 1, 2010 or during the implementation of TLAF all existing properties in the area would be thoroughly conjured up into ‘poleng’. Without exception to all attendants of the tourist object.

“We want such condition during the implementation of TLAF that Tanah Lot tourist object has more sacred and magical nuance,” he said.

Moreover, if it is accompanied by the strains of classical gamelan sounds and various sacred arts continuing to reverberate can certainly add to an existing spiritual strength of the object. “Atmosphere like this will become a spectacular experience for tourists making a visit to Tanah Lot during the TLAF,” he added.

According to Sujana, it was in harmony with the natural environment of Tanah Lot having several large and small temples.

Among them, there were the Tanah Lot, Pakendungan, and Batubolong Temple.

“The theme Poleng conveys a very simple significance, but contains a philosophy of high value. It is believed to have a magical power by the Hindu community in Bali,” he explained.

To make the favorite tourist resort more festive and joyous, Sujana added, not less than 100 rolls of checkered fabrics and 500 pieces of checkered pennants and banners would be installed along the path to the Tanah Lot object.

Existing trees, statues, temples up to the performance stage of the event would be wrapped with checkered clothes. Similarly, participating art troupes involved in the cultural parade of the events comprising more than 2000 would also be required to highlight the checkered color.

Sujana said, at Tanah Lot the checkered color represented a sacred symbol of the holy sea snake believed to be a guard of Tanah Lot Temple. Such a sacred

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serpent was believed by Balinese people as an incarnation of the shawl of Danghyang Nirartha entrusted to maintain the preservation of nature and sanctity of the temple area.

“The holy snake in checkered color believed as a magical creature or duwe remains to exist and can be viewed in real manifestation around the beach area of the holy Tanah Lot Temple,” said Sujana.

Through the theme ‘checkered’, Sujana wanted to campaign to the world that all people who lived in this world were actually the keepers of the environmental and cultural conservation for our society.

“If we ponder more profoundly, in fact the meaning checkered implies an obligation that all of us should consciously take action so that the preservation of Bali could remain sustainable,” concluded (BTN/015) Sujana. B N

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Once grabbing an oar, two or three island could be passed through.” Probably, it is an appropriate phrase fitting to express the activities of Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010.

Aside from being a user, beneficiary of Tanah Lot tourist attraction also serves as conserver and cultural conservationist for the community.

According to I Made Sujana, Operation Manager of Tanah Lot Tourist Object, the TLAF 2010 activities denoted a tourism promotion event of Tanah Lot. “This proves that we seriously participate and assist government programs in the effort to preserve the local culture,” he said.

In this case, continued Sujana, management of the Tanah Lot Tourist Object (OWTL) initiating the event made it into an ideal concept for the development of culture-based tourism. “In addition to the promotion, this activity also signifies a form of cultural preservation in Bali,” he added.

In terms of event promotion, Sujana explained, Tanah Lot was able to make a package of event drawing tourists. “Various unique and rare arts belonging to local community are good to show off and certainly become immensely attractive to tourists,” he added.

Meanwhile, Sujana also informed about the official website of Tanah Lot tourist object at www.tanahlot.net and on Facebook at tanahlotfansclub where from the previous month TLAF had become the trendy topic of discussion. And tourists had been ready to come and witness such a grandiose art extravaganza.

Sujana then gave an example that at Tanahlot Fansclub belonging to the tourist attraction had already attracted membership of more than 12,400 people worldwide. “Response of the Fansclub members was very positive and even most of them are eager to be able to come for witnessing this annual event,” he admitted frankly.

Likewise, Sujana added, many tourism stakeholders such as from domestic and foreign travel agents had requested the schedule of art performances. In terms of cultural preservation, continued Sujana, with the presentation of local artists in the TLAF event they would continue to train vivaciously and dig up the arts which were rare within the local arts community to be

performed. “On that account, these artists become motivated to dig up and develop the arts becoming the treasure of their area,” said Sujana.

Undeniably, many new creation arts composed in modern nuance posed the expansion of existing local arts. By modifying them in accordance with the changing of times, the arts would be able to enrich the existing local culture.

Sujana said, it conveyed an ideal concept of Bali in an effort to build community culture-based tourism.

Such activities could also minimize and counteract the fears against all forms of negative impacts of tourism development.

“Promotional function of campaign can be harmonized by cultural preservation, so the use of funds eventually could be made efficient,” said Sujana proudly.

Ultimately, he added that the event represented the concerns of Tanah Lot tourism object having masterpiece of work created by great predecessor categorized to be

unique. “Today, we inherited it as a one of the destinations for tourists visiting Bali,” he concluded. B N (BTN/015) SA-11

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he dance resembling the Legong Kraton is categorized to be rare, because in Bali the dance only exists in three regencies namely at Sibang Gede Village (Badung), Tunjuk Village (Tabanan), and Pendem Village (Jembrana).

Director of Leko Cempaka Sari, Parekan Hamlet, Sibang Gede, who is also professor at the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI) Denpasar, AA Kusuma Ayu Arini, told Bali Travel News that Leko of Sibang Gede originated from Perang Kurubaya Hamlet, Mengwi, Badung. Unfortunately, Leko Dance of Perang Kurubaya could not grow well. On the contrary, it was then preserved and developed in the village of Sibanggede. “Leko Dance is almost the same as Legong Kraton, so the title of the dance is also the same. For example, there are dances entitled Condong, KupuKupu Tarum, Gwak Manjus and so forth,” she said.

Its attires are almost the same, while the only difference lies in a white shirt of Leko dance. The Legong Kraton sleeve has three basic colors namely blue, green and red decorated with golden

yellow ornaments.

Its gamelan music has no difference. Leko dance uses gamelan of bamboo xylophone called tingklik being similar to gamelan of Joged Bumbung.

Meanwhile, the gamelan of Legong Kraton is made of metal (bronze). Other difference, Leko

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Dance invited the audience to go on stage, called ngibing where the audience dances together.

In the 32nd Bali Arts Festival (BAF) 2010 recently, Leko Dance was performed by Sibang Gede troupe at Wantilan Hall of Denpasar Art Center. Viewers also consisting of many foreign guests were amazed by the appearance of the Leko dancers comprising pretty girls. On that occasion, foreign visitors were given an opportunity to dance together or ngibing of which their dance movement looked funny triggering the applause and laughter of other spectators. B N (BTN/Yan Beryas)

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ak Jaka, Balinese wood master and founder of SaraSari wood mask carving productions, took charge of a mask sculpting workshop for internationally acclaimed artists, Alex and Allyson Grey, and other

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renowned artists and enthusiasts during their May-June visit to Bali.

Alex Grey, a skilled and commercially successful master canvas a n d performance artist from New York city, took a strong interest in Jaka’s approach to creativity and his instructional methods. “I’m not used to wood,” Grey mused, “but I enjoyed Wak’s workshop because of his sincerity and skillful asymmetrical talents.”

Both a contemporary mask sculptor and a spiritualist, Jaka

underscored the importance of art as meditation to his learners. “Being a deeply spiritual person, I presented mask art and design as an opportunity to bridge the physical and spirit worlds (in the workshop),” said Jaka. “It’s hard for me to separate my art from my faith,” The Greys and their colleagues were impressed enough by Jaka’s skills and professionalism that Alex offered to engage in a creative collaboration with Wak. This exclusive creative project involved the sculpting of a one-of-a-kind mask of Grey’s design by the Balinese specialist.

Thrilled at the challenge and the chance to cocreate with Grey, Jaka completed the piece just before the Greys’ departure and opted to donate it to their new multimillion dollar project to create a sacred

space for artists and spirituality, otherwise known as the Church of Sacred Mirrors (COSM) project.

“He’s done a great job,” said Grey of the final product. “This piece will be displayed with much gratitude and pride at COSM.” The 40 year old Jaka, found the experience of guiding the Greys to be an unforgettable opportunity, and he was delighted to demonstrate his carving skills and his creative process with a world class art personality.

“I have deep respect for Alex Grey,” said Jaka, “He was a very humble and eager learner. It was an honor to meet and offer my insights to a fellow master.”

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he third Gianyar Extravaganza took place lustrously and joyfully. A variety of typical local arts and culture were able to give a positive appreciation to visitors, both local and foreign tourists. Such three-day festival went on Jul 2-4, 2010 and centeraed in Ubud, Gianyar. Here are some snapshots on cultural attractions presented on the grandiose arts festival. (1) Tri Hita Karana Dance, (2) Cak Rina, (3), Ogoh-ogoh (papier-mâché demon) Festival and (4) fashion competition. B N (photo by Ery and text by Budarsana)

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As other languages, Balinese language also has thesaurus known as Dasa Nama.

One of the books is a simple 67page book written by I Made Gambar who is deeply involved in Balinese ancient manuscripts.

Based on lexicons obtained from several lontars he successfully classified the field into six categories such as name of birds, name of trees, things or animals, homograph, Old Javanese and ingredients of ritual.

As a matter of fact, the book resembles to a thesaurus, though not arranged alphabetically. It is a Balinese-Balinese word equivalence that does not give the meaning with explanation.

Uniquely, it tends to provide equivalent meaning belonging to uncommon vocabularies usually found in vernacular language.

For readers who would like to learn more about Balinese herbal, this thesaurus will be very helpful.

In addition, it can enrich the Balinese vocabulary. For instance, in Balinese herbal manuscript,

there is a word lenge (red rice). It is not common to daily Balinese language that usually uses baas barak. Secondly, equivalences of hibiscus (pucuk—common word) are wirakusuma, landa para, sumara, jakusuma, tundapala, raktajuma, warangbang, waribang, wangewarih and jaya kesuma.

Other than thesaurus, it also carries homograph. For example, the word antara can have English equivalence to the words (1) leak, (2) good, (3) smart, (4) sky, (5) soul, and (6) intermediate. The word antara is often found used as word formation in making Balinese individual names like Budiantara and Sujaantara.

Hopefully, this book could help young generation or whoever wishing to learn more about Balinese ancient manuscripts. They actually cover many aspects of life ranging from herbal healing (Taru Pramana, Rukmini Tattwa etc.), architecture (Asta Kosala Kosali), agriculture (Shri Tattwa/ Darmaning Pemaculan), astrology (Wariga Dewasa), afterlife (Atma Prasangsa), medical code of ethic

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As the treasure of indigenous wisdom, the lontar manuscripts have provided rich inspirations to spa treatment especially in terms of boreh ingredients,

Balinese massage as well as elegant design to villa and hotel properties. By learning more ancient manuscripts, it will be obtained more and more inspirations and if combined with modern science and

technique will engender unique and elegant products. Last but not least, let’s preserve and learn them. Do not let them be obsolete in keeping with the times without an opportunity to learn them! BTN (BTN/punia)

Lagoon Access Suites Balinese Blessing Ceremony NUSA DUA - Meliã Bali of Sol Meliã Group Hotels & Resorts constantly strives to improve its already excellent amenities, well-appointed surroundings and outstanding ser vice in a sustainable environment. In the first quarter of 2010, the Resort embarked on transforming 43 ground floor rooms into new Lagoon Access Suites.

This project provides the highest number of lagoonside suites of any resort in Bali. All of the 43 square metre ground-floor rooms have a private patio giving direct access to Resort’s new Lagoon just steps away. The hotel last undertook a project of this scale in 2004.

The resort is proud to announce that the Lagoon Access Suites are almost complete. As part of it’s commitment to help preserve the Balinese culture, a Balinese Blessing Ceremony ‘Melaspas’ for the resort’s new room type Lagoon Access Suite was conducted on July 12, 2010. The resor t’s commitment to help preserve the Balinese culture stems from the Balinese spiritual philosophy of ‘Tri Hita Karana’ as included in sustainability policy. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of the balance and harmonious relationship between humans and God, humans and humans, and humans and nature.

The blessing ceremony was organized by the resort’s Hindu committee, management, employees and witnessed by the resort guests. The ceremony was conducted by a Hindu priest at the hotel ground, where the project is located.

Melia Bali is excited about the completion of our New Lagoon Access Suites and sure that it will enhance the guests’ experience and comfort. (BTN/*)

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From The Editor Endless Festivals in Bali

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Football Shows the Way to Successful THK

By Jan Hendrik Petes

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he moment I write this column the world is still in trance of football. For a long time everyone was sure that Brazil would be the new champion, but the Brazilian dream was cruelly crushed by the Dutch team.

It can be seen as some kind of miracle that such a small country as The Netherlands could win over such a mighty country as Brazil, like David in the Bible who defeated Goliath.

The legion of Dutch supporters cheered ecstatically when the referee finished the match, not only the supporters who were in South Africa, but also all people in The Netherlands, who watched TV at home or on big TV screens outside in the open. It seemed as if the whole world was orange, people in orange outfit, with orange hair, orange shoes and orange balloons, not worrying about the economic crisis, just happy that their team had won. The finales against Spain were thrilling and both teams were in balance and had a fair chance to win. In the extra time Spain scored one goal and conquered the world cup. Players, supporters in The Netherlands and all over the world were disillusioned. The Spanish team proved to be just a bit stronger and took the luck you only get once in a life time. And the players, who performed so well, will be welcomed as heroes. And nobody will have second thoughts that these professionals make much money and get a big bonus and all kind of fringe benefits. That’s all in the game and will be felt as justified because of their extraordinary performance.

But it’s not only a small individual country as The Netherlands, but the whole world was spellbound by football.

All countries on all continents were more or less involved in the world-championship football and people all over the world watched TV and debated the results of the matches. And again, not only the national teams that qualified for the world championship were involved, but also all other countries that tried hard for qualification but did not succeed. During one month the world was infected with the so-called football virus that caused high fever and the only remedy against it was just to watch TV. The football players themselves, the coaches and the people all over the world were crying, crying in case their favorite team was winning or losing but in all cases people celebrated football when the match was over, even in the middle of the night.

The impact of football and sport in general is enormous and football has developed as some kind of religion. Before each match both teams are standing next to each other in the middle of the football field in full concentration, praying, listening to their respective national anthems. But after this moment of contemplation the teams will fight each other to win, encouraged by the spectators who are divided in pro and contra. And people in the home countries follow the match on their TV screen at home or on big screens in the open, hoping their team will win. In this respect the world football championship can be considered as a continuous process, that will never stop and starts right away after the ‘world cup’ has finished. Each country is determined to try hard to achieve qualification for the next football world cup, hoping and praying that this time they will become world champion.

Looking to football as a specialist in services I would like

to make some remarks that can be interesting for our ambition to implement Tri Hita Karana in Bali and abroad. Football has grown into some kind of religion that promotes peace on earth with heroes and gurus just as in the holy Hindu book of Mahabharata. The players enter the football arena, each player hand in hand with a young child. Next you can see them in full concentration and praying to the invisible God for support that will lead them to victory. When the national anthems are played the moment before the referee blows his whistle to start the match, most football players can not control their emotions anymore. Finally, the players shake hands with their opponents and promise each other fair play.

The match itself is ruled by norms and values and if one of the players is unfair to an opponent the arbiter will warn this player or punish him officially with a yellow card. If a player is extremely unfair in word or deed, he even can be punished with a red card, which means that he will be eliminated from that match and the next one. The same rule you will find in the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, in which an individual during his life will not harm or injure his fellowman.

When one of the Dutch players was asked how it felt to be a star, his answer was that it was not just him, but much more the whole team that performed so well and conquered the world cup. That was the best answer he could give.

Teamwork is namely the real success factor for winning the game and as long as the football players are on an ego trip, you can forget any result. The Dutch team has proved that they were strong as a team by respecting each others qualities and were always willing to subordinate their individual ambition to the ambition of the team as a whole.

That is the secret and the challenge of successful football.

In this respect the coach plays an important role. He sets from the very beginning the goals and focuses all the time on team building. Although the Dutch players are individually high-class profs -no doubt about that- it is only due to their motivation and teamwork that they became second in the world cup finale 2010.

Comparing football with the philosophy of THK we can learn much of the practice of football. If we would be convinced of the significance of THK as the uniqueness of Bali in the way the Dutch football players are committed to achieve the highest in football and if we would be one team of all stakeholders involved in THK on Bali such as the football team that won the world cup, we could be optimistic about the future of THK. A successful THK implies peace between people and a sustainable tourism. Bali is a relatively small island, but has a mission to fulfill that goes beyond borders.

You still remember the historic words of the astronaut Neill Amstrong when he stepped as the first man on the moon: ‘that’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind’.

That’s the real challenge for Bali.

On the website Ti Hita Karana Bali the definition is described as follows: The philosophy of Tri Hita Karana affirms that happiness, prosperity and peacefulness are attainable when the three elements of God, Human and Nature coexist in harmony with each other in daily life. B N

uring the publishing period of Bali Travel News (Jul 23 to Aug 5), various grandiose festivals are held in Bali.

Everything is aimed to present the uniqueness of each resort for their guests who are spending great vacations in Bali.

For visitors who are on vacation at Legian beach, there is Legian Beach Festival (Jul 30-Aug 2). Then, there are also no less attractive Tanah Lot Festival (Jul 26-Aug 1) and intriguing Sanur Village Festival (Aug 4 to 8).

How fortunate you are if you happen to spend holidays in Bali on the period as mentioned above. In every single festival, Balinese people attempt to showcase things on all occasions becoming a superior of the territory. Simply have a look at the Tanah Lot Festival, it will show off the best art forms in the Tabanan Regency or the festival will look for who will be entitled to bear the predicate as the “Creator of the Most Delicious Klepon Rice Cake” in the competition of Klepon snack foods. Do you want to hear the news only or to become one of the witnesses? No matter what your choice is, we persistently expect you to have a nice holiday on this bijou beautiful island! B N

Tourist Police Stations at Tourism Areas in Bali 1. Denpasar Area a. Tourist Assistance Centre (24 hours) WR Supratman Street, Ph : (0361) 224111 b. Denpasar City Police Station, Gunung Sanghyang Street, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 424346 – 422323 c. South Denpasar Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai Sanur, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 288597 d. West Denpasar Police Sector, A Yani Street No 100, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 225456 e. East Denpasar Police Sector, Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra Street, Denpasar.

Phone (0361) 464694 f. Kuta Police Sector, Kuta Street No. 141, Kuta Phone (0361) 751598 – 752110 g. South Kuta Police Sector, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Bualu-Nusa Dua. Phone (0361) 772110 h. Tourist Police Post, Pantai Kuta Street, Kuta i. Bualu Tourist Police Station, Bundaran Tugu Mandala of BTDC, Nusa Dua j. Tourist Police Station (24 hours), Jl. Double Six Beach, Kuta.

2. Badung Area a. Badung Police Station, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi.

Phone (0361) 829949 b. Mengwi Police Sector, Gusti Ngurah Rai Street, Mengwi.

Phone (0361) 411270 c. Petang Police Sector, Majapahit Street, Petang.

Phone (0361) 813975 d. Abiansemal Police Sector, Ciung Wanara Street No. 80352, Blahkiuh.

Phone (0361) 813972 e. North Kuta Police Sector, Canggu Street. Kuta.

3. Gianyar Area a. Gianyar Police Resort, Jln Ngurah Rai,Gianyar.

Phone (0361) 293110 b. Ubud Sector Police Station, Andong Street, Ubud.

Phone (0361) 975316 c. Sukawati Sector Police, Sukawati Street, Phone (0361) 298723 –298110 d. Tourist Police Station, Simpang Puri Ubud 4. Tabanan Area. a. Tabanan Police Resort, Pahlawan Street, Tabanan.

Phone (0361) 811210 – 814445 b. Alas Kedaton Tourist Police Station. c. Tanah Lot Tourist Police Station, Kediri.

Phone (0361) 812399 5. Singaraja Area a. Buleleng Police Resort, Pramuka Street, Singaraja.

Phone (0362) 41510 – 21116 b. Lovina Tourist Police Station at Lovina 6. Klungkung Area a. Klungkung Police Resort, Untung Surapati Street No. 28.

Phone (0366) 21115 b. Tourist Police Station at Goa Lawah tourism attraction 7. Bangli Area a. Bangli Police Resort, Merdeka Street No.98.

Phone (0366) 91072 b. Tourist Police Station at Kintamani tourism attraction 8. Karangasem Area a. Karangasem Police Resort, Bhayangkara Street No. 1 Phone (0363) 21220 b. Tourist Police Station of Candidasa c. Tourist Police Station of Tulamben d. Tourist Police Station of Besakih 9. Jembrana Area a. Jembrana Police Resort, Pahlawan Street No. 27 Negara.

Phone (0365) 41110 – 41198. b. Tourist Police Station at Rambut Siwi tourism area.

· Professional Experience

Tourists Want to See Local Culture and Residents

Desire of tourists visiting the tourist destination is primarily intended to see and feel the local culture and supporting community of the culture itself. On that account, Bali is lucky because it has a society that constantly maintains their culture. Patrick Paul Murry, General Manager of Ramada Resort Camakila, Bali revealed so when met by Bali Travel News in his office in Kuta not long ago.

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orn in Ireland and having experience in the international hospitality industry for the past 17 years, Patrick is very interested in the culture of Bali. That is why in his hotel is always staged a cultural show. “Although 70 percent of the guests staying at our hotel came from Australia to Bali for many times they remain happy to enjoy the Balinese cultural show,” said the man holding the Australian Passport.

Aside from culture, the man who started his career as an Apprentice Chef in Northern Ireland is also very concerned with the green natural environment. That is why various activities related to environment and sanitation. As GM, he always instructed the employees of Ramada Resort Camakila, a four-star hotel with 117 rooms, to always participate. “We start with the environmental activities around the hotel, then to another environment,” he said again.

As a tourism person who has been crisscrossing in some tourist areas ranging from Northern Ireland, England, Philippines, Oman, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, and Australia to Bali, he saw that each tourist

destination had its typical characteristics. “This became the

Curriculum Vitae Patrick Paul Murray

· Nationality Born in Ireland, holding Australian Passport · Current Assignment General Manager for Ramada Resort Camakila (since 2008) Established in Bali – Indonesia with 117 rooms, 4 star hotel www.ramadaresortcamakila.com · Executive summary 17 years of successful senior management experience in the international hospitality industry, working in 4 continents and 8 countries, performing general management, background focus on Food & Beverage, rooms, as well as Head office experience and body corporate exposure. · Educational Background & Qualification June 1983-1986 : Westminster Catering College Westminster London Certification in Hotel Operation 706-3 1976-1978 : Portrush Catering College College of Business Administration / 7061&2

KEC is an association of hoteliers whose place of business is located in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas.

There are a total of Room now 2969 rooms represented by 20 hotels members of KEC. KEC was initially established in the early of 2000 to exchange information on tourism related and to initiate social related activities amongst the members. KEC meets on the second Thursday of each month. KEC also has working groups of marketing initiative, environment, security and government liaisons.

VISION KEC will bring together hospitality business entities in Kuta district to have a common understanding and commitment of the paramount role everyone contributes to the success of Kuta in supporting Bali as a sustainable world class tourism destination.

All Seasons Legian Bali

Aston at Grand Kuta Jl. Dewi Sri No. 8 - Legian, Kuta, Bali - Indonesia T : +62-361 - 3000 888; F : +62-361 - 3000 999 Email:info@GrandKuta.com www.AstonBaliHotels.com

characteristic identity of tourism destination,” he said. B N (BTN/*)

Jl Padma Utara Legian Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-767688 F: +62-361-756197 E: info@allseasonslegian.com W: www.allseasonslegian.com

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MISSION KEC will exchange information amongst members that affects the hospitality industry business in general and to have a common voice and actions on tourism related issues in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak areas. KEC members will develop the positive image of, and promote Kuta, Legian and Seminyak as a preferred tourism destination in Bali.

KEC will facilitate the communication and cooperation between business, local government and the Balinese community. KEC will encourage the highest level of safety, security, cleanliness and environmental friendliness.

Chairman: Gusti Kade Sutawa

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa Jl. Padma no. 2 Legian, Kuta, Bali.

P: +62-361-751381 F: +62-361-752377 E: sales@balimandira.com W: www.balimandira.com

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Hotel Cambodia General Manager, from October 2006-July 2008 Established in Phnom Penh – Cambodia, with 250 rooms, 5 star Hotel.

Voted “Best Hotel in Cambodia and was previously a Sofitel Hotel before change ownership. www.hotelcambodiana.com.kh Sutera Harbour Resort Hotel-Resident Manager, from May 2006-September 2006 Established in Kota Kinibalu – Malaysia, with 400 rooms, 5 star Hotel.

Voted “Best resort in Malaysia” by the current Minister of Tourism December 2005 BARON Hotels & Resorts Hotel Manager, From May 2004-January 2006 Established in Cairo – Egypt www.baronhotels.com Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Resident Manager, From May 2003-February 2004 Established in Dubai – United Arab Emirates www.albustanrotanahoteldubai.com Prince Hotel & Residence Director of Food & Beverage, From May 2002-February 2003 Established in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia www.princehotelkl.com Palazzo Versace Hotel Executive assistant Manager, From February 2000-April 2002 Established in Gold Coast Queensland 4216 www.palazzoversace.com.au Intercontinental Hotel EAM i/c Food & Beverage, From September 1995 – November 1996 Established in Muscat – Oman www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/mscha Shangri La Hotel EAM i/c Food & Beverage Manager, From January 1995-August 1995 Established in Makati – Manila www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatishangri-la/en/index.aspx · Self Development courses attended 2003 : Sales for Sales executives Al Bustan Hotel Dubai 1998 : PDP’ 98 Financial Management: Organized by Cornell school of Hotel Administration 1994 : Train the Trainer Organized by Hyatt International 1993 : ISO 9000 1991 : Executive Computer Training: Organized by Hyatt Sanctuary Cove · Career Development HYATT CARLTON TOWER LONDON February 1981 to August 1986 CHEF TOURNANT, worked in the kitchen which had 1Michelin Star www.jumeirahcarltontower.com RITZ HOTEL LONDON December 1979 to February 1981 CHEF DE PARTIE PATISSIER www.theritzlondon.com BEREKELEY HOTEL LONDON May 1979 To December 1979 COMMIS CHEF mainly focusing on the Garde Manger preparation area. www.the-berkeley.co.uk INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTEL LONDON September 1978 to May 1979 COMMIS PATSSIER, Developing my career with the renowned pastry chef Michael Nadell. www.london.intercontinental.com EVERGLADES HOTEL LONDONDERRY February 1976 to September 1978 APPRENTICE CHEF - NORTHERN IRELAND · Awards 1984 London Salon Culinaire I was awarded the challenge Trophy and Gold Medal 1986-1989 Apprentice team at the Grand Hyatt won the Darryl Cox Memorial Trophy 2 years in a row.

1989/90/91/92 National Toque Blanche Competitions apprentice teams under my direction individuals in the kitchen & restaurant team won numerous titles.

1991 Chosen by Bob Hart in Brisbane to represent Queensland in Supplest Menu of the year.

1992 An apprentice trained in my kitchen went on to win a World Title of Commis Chef of the Year.

Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jalan Pantai Kuta, Legian, Bali - Indonesia 80361 P: +62-361-752520; F: +62-361-752519 E: info@alamkulkul.com W: www.alamkulkul.com

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Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Jl. Raya Kuta No 62 A T : +62 361 761 007 F : +62 361 761 006 E : sales@harris-riverview-bali.com W : www.harris-riverview-bali.com

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Adhi Dharma Hotel z z z z

Jl. Raya Legian No 155 Seminyak Bali P: +62 (361) 751527 F: +62 (361) 753803 E: sales@adidharmahotel.com

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Inna Kuta Beach Hotel, Cottage & Spa Jl. Pantai Kuta1, Kuta, P.O. Box 3393 P: +62 (361) 751361; F: +62 (361) 751362 E: marketing@innakutabeach.com reservation@innakutabeach.com W: www.innakutabeach.com

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Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa

Jayakarta Hotel & Resort Jl Werkudara Legian Kuta Bali P: +62-361-751433 F: +62-361-752074 W: www.jayakartahotelsresort.com

Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta Beach Bali – Indonesia P : +62-361-751961; F : +62-361-751962 E : sales@kutaseaviewhotel.com W : www.kutaseaviewhotel.com SA12-09

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Melasti Beach Resort & Spa Jl Dewi Sartika Kuta P: +62-361-751335; F: +62-361-751563 E: melasti@indo.net.id W: www.melastibali.com

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Kuta Beach Club Hotel & Spa Jl. Singosari No 18 P.O. Box 3226 Kuta Bali Indonesia P: +62-361-751261; F: +62-361-766002 E: info@kutabeachclub.com W: www.kutabeachclub.com

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Ramada Resort Camakila

Puri Saron Hotel Jl. Camplung Tanduk Seminyak Kuta Bali P: +62 (361) 731007; F: +62 (361) 730492 E: info@seminyak.purisaronhotels.com W: www.purisaronhotels.com

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Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Bali, Indonesia

T : +62 361 752 877; F : +62 361 752 870 E : info@ramadaresortcamakila.com W : www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

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Legian Paradiso Hotel.

Jl. Legian No. 118 Kuta 80361 Telp: 0361 752167 Fax : 0361 754372 Email: info@legianparadisohotel.com

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Rama Garden Hotel Bali Jl. Yudistira (Jl. Padma), Legian-Bali,Indonesia.

P: +62-361-751971; F: +62-361-755909 E: reservation@ramagardenhotelbali.com W: www.ramagardenhotelbali.com

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MAXI HOTEL - Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Jl. Legian 83 A - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia T : +62 361 754 082 F : +62 361 750 792 E : info@maxi-hotel.com W : www.maxi-hotel.com

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The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa JL Camplung Tanduk 66, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia P: +62-361-730573; F: +62-361-730518 E: reservations@thebreezesbali.com W: www.thebreezesbali.com

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Looking back at your activities

MELIÃ BALI — HAND IN HAND WITH ITS REPEAT GUESTS FOR A SOCIAL VISIT Nusa Dua, Bali, 25 June 2010 —— Meliá Bali has developed a tradition of caring for the community and its staff works together as a family. The hospitality industry in Bali is highly dependent on the island’s unspoiled environment and the culture of its people. Visitors come especially to enjoy Bali’s unique cultural heritage. A better living standard and quality of life for the Balinese people will ensure the future of Bali’s hospitality industry. Meliã Bali is committed to continually improving its award-winning performance in social sustainability to enhance the culture of its people. In 2005, Meliá Bali launched an ongoing poverty alleviation project for unfortunate children and families as part of Sol Melia’s Community Involvement Program and to support the government’s fight against poverty.

Meliã Bali sees collaboration with the local community, government organisations, other tourism businesses, public associations and industry groups as vital to providing a sustainable tourism operation. In 2009 Melia Bali made a difference by starting to engage its guests in each

community involvement activity. This was made possible through the resort’s efforts in constantly promoting its community involvement program to its guests.

On June 25, the resort’s community team along with Greg and Karen Lockwood from England, who have frequented Meliã Bali since 2004, made a full day trip to three community projects which the resort has been working on since 2009. The first visit was to a family with AIDS from Mengwi in Badung Regency. The visit’s purpose was to monitor the children’s nutrition needs, present scholarships to both sons of the family and break ground for the construction of a new house for the family. The next visit was to the island’s south, to a family with AIDS from Gerokgak-Singaraja Village in Buleleng Regency. On this occasion, the resort explored the surrounding area for an appropriate place to build a new house for the family.

The final visit was to ‘Krisna Rajasa’ orphanage in Negara Regency, Western Bali. The purpose of this visit was to monitor the condition of the 35 underprivileged children who live there and consult with the head of the orphanage on the children’s future needs.

Said Greg and Karen Lockwood, “Our desire is to do a little to help, together with the resort’s community involvement team and guest participation program, made it possible to actually help a lot. At the same time we’ve had a holiday experience that, for very different reasons, we will never forget.” This was not the first time Greg and Karen Lockwood’s have joined the resort’s community program. Last year they also participated in a social visit to and made a difference to the community.

Guest involvement in these community projects allows them to experience the ongoing cooperation between the community and the resort. This activity also helps resort guests understand that Meliá Bali has developed a tradition of caring for the community and working together as a family. It is hoped that the guests will be moved to return to Bali and the Meliá Bali.

Meliã Bali’s commitment to community initiatives stems from the Balinese spiritual philosophy of ‘Tri Hita Karana’ as included in their environmental and social sustainability policy. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of the balance and harmonious relationship between humans and God, humans and humans, and humans and nature.

This year, Harris Resort Kuta has another opportunity to host the after party of Quiksilver King of the Groms 2010 which was held at the hotel’s pool deck on Sunday, 11 July 2010.

This surfing event held at half way Kuta beach from 09 – 11 July 2010 to find the best under 16 years old surfer in the world. The winner of King of the Groms Bali will be flown to France to compete at Quiksilver Pro France where the grand final of King of the Groms will take place. During the party the unique “Harris Move” of French Cancan and World Cup dance was performed by Harris players, fashion shows, and video presentation of the surfing event. Furthermore, a custom made surfboard was presented by Quiksilver to Harris Resort Kuta. By the end of the party, Andre Julian was announced as the winner of King of the Groms South East Asia 2010.

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As shown in the picture, Chairman of Kuta Executives Club (KEC) and management posed together with Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung and participants of elderly excursion.

Kuta Executive Club makes excursion with the elderly across Badung Kuta Executive Club (KEC) in cooperation with Coordinator of Social Welfare Activities (K3S) of Badung Regency invited the poor elderly to visit Puri Saron Hotel, Seminyak, Kuta. Approximately 150 elderly people were accompanied by Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung as Chairperson of K3S, Mrs. Sudikerta, the wife of Badung Regional Secretary and other officers had lunch at the hotel after having a promenade on the beach around the hotel, last Friday (Jul 9).

The event was also attended by the Head of Badung Government Tourism Office, I Made Subawa, Chief of Seminyak Municipality, management of KEC, Nyoman Astama (Bali Niksoma), Ayu Aryani (Melasti Hotel) and Chairman of Bali Villas Association (BVA) Ismoyo Sumarlan.

Chairman of K3S Badung, Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung gave high appreciation to Kuta Executive Club and Hotel Puri Saron, particularly over their care to the elderly, so the event could be executed flourishingly.

In years to come, the wife of Badung Regent expected all entrepreneurs, especially of the hotel and villas also cared about social issues. “For example, it could be done by helping orphans and people needing medical assistance and others.

Or hotels can deliver unused goods belonging to hotels, but they are still usable such as towels, linens, et cetera to be given to orphanages and disadvantaged communities,” said Mrs. Ratna Gde Agung.

Chairman of K3S would also make coordination with KEC, BVA and other associations for the placement of donation boxes at hotels to help less fortunate people or others needing help.

French National Day Celebration at Sofitel SEMINYAK - As one of Accor hotels which is the biggest hotel group in Europe, Sofitel Seminyak Bali celebrating the French National Day on Wednesday (14 July). With wide range of traditional French cocktails, wine, special dishes and Le Spa rituals all in special package, the hotel offered the real French ‘Art de Vivre’.

The Capris Beachfront Restaurant offered an outstanding beach barbeque buffet dinner with magnificent view of Seminyak Beach with free flow best quality meats and freshest seafood from the market.

And keeping the French luxury on track, Husk Restaurant elegantly offered a tailor made 3 course set menu specially created by the Executive Chef Patrick Marty; started with a basic simple liver mousse mix salad Tartine de mousse de foie truffée et petite salade to traditional duck leg comfit Confit de canard and perfectly closed by a Vacherin glace pistache praline, an iced meringue layers pistachio and hazelnut dessert. (BTN/*)

Your guide to this island

Pepes Ares:

Brilliant idea Chairman of the Kuta Executive Club, Gusti Kade Sutawa, in his speech welcomed the excursion for the elderly. The public needed to know how the hotels and the famous tourist destinations around the world looked like. As a result, their experience could open their insights and ultimately as the stakeholders of tourism in Bali, they had the same vision in developing tourism in Bali.

Chairman of KEC also conveyed brilliant idea, if Badung Regency Government could build an orphanage accommodating needy children by involving all employers in Badung for the operation. “What a very noble endeavor it will be if the idea could be realized. On that account, it could save orphaned children that do not only come from Badung but also from across Bali. Hopefully, this idea could get a response from all parties involved,” he said.

Harris Resort Kuta Host Crowning Ceremony Quiksilver King of the Groms 2010

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Food & Beverage

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y and large, ares or vegetable of young banana stem is prepared with combination of meat like pork, chicken, tuna or the single stem only and of course with adequate stocks. It is a typical Balinese delicacy usually served in special occasion like socioreligious activities in villages. If it is usually presented with stock, now it can also be prepared differently through pepes or the batter of banana stem and chopped chicken wrapped in banana leaf and then steamed.

Ingredients: 1 pc young banana stem (slice thinly), 250gram chicken (chopped) Spices: 8 cloves shallot, 4 cloves garlic, 2 small chilies, 1 candlenut, 1 slice turmeric, 1 slice ginger, 1 slice galangal, 1 slice lesser galangal (kencur), ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp coriander, 1 stalk lemongrass (slice thinly), 2 pcs kaffir lime leaf (chopped well), 2 pcs salam leaf, 1 tsp salt Others: 1 tbsp fried shallot, 1 tbsp fried chili and banana leaf for wrapping

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Method: · All spices are finely ground and then stirred-fry until smelling fragrant. · Boil the slices of banana stem for a while (until boiling). Take out and drain. When it has been cool, press thoroughly until it really dries. · Chopped chicken and pressed banana stem are then mixed

together with stir-fried spices.

Add salam leaf, kaffir lime leaf, salt, fried shallot and chili.

Perform this step evenly. · Wrap some amounts of batter lengthwise by banana leaf until entirely runs out. Then, steam them for approximately 30 minutes. · Take out and it’s ready to (BTN/punia serve. B N

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n fact, seaweed can be said as a versatile ingredient. Shortly, it can be used to make delicious vegetable. Meanwhile, after drying under the sunlight and cleansed by water repeatedly, it can last longer and becomes a good ingredient to make seaweed cake. Of course, this gel-like cake is edible by children and adults. To Balinese, this cake is ordinarily applied to fill in oblation in wedding ceremony or offering at home shrines.

Ingredients: 200 gram dried seaweed, 1,500 liter water, 200gram palm sugar and 1 tsp salt.

Method: · Finely cleanse the seaweed and boil it until shattered. Keep on stirring until the water leaves only a half. · Take out, strain its water and separate the seaweed waste. · Dissolve palm sugar with a little water. Put the seaweed that has been strained into the sugar water while added with salt, too. Stir up them for a while in order they can mix well. · Prepare some molds (to taste).

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domestic tourists, too. Similarly, in Badung regency, foreign tourists stayed for 3.38 days and domestic tourists for 3.30 days. Meanwhile, in Gianyar Regency, foreign tourists stayed for 2.99 days and domestic tourists only for 2.87 days. Comparable figures also occurred in Karangasem, Buleleng Regency and Denpasar City.

Ida Komang Wisnu explained the room occupancy rate of fivestar hotels in Bali during May 2010 reached the average of 60.39 percent, increased 1.20 percent if compared to the previous month reaching 59.19 percent.

The highest occupancy rate was experienced by star-hotels in the area of Ubud, Gianyar Regency, reachin an average of 60.42 percent and the lowest in Tabanan reaching only 29.99 percent.

“The number of tourists visiting Bali during May 2010 was 2 0 3 , 3 8 8 , increased 6.6 percent compared to the previous month,” he added. B N (BTN/BB/ant)

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ertain curtiousies should be followed by all mountain walkers which to the outsider may appear odd or strange. For example woman should not visit mountain regions during their menstrual cycle, beef, in the form of meat should not be eaten or carried there. Also whilst in the mountain, bad language or behavior must be avoided.

The mountains of Bali form part of a chain stretching from East to West and two of these mountains are in fact active volcanos. One being Mount Agung (2152 m) the highest mountain in Bali which last erupted in 1963, the other Mount Batur (1717 m) currently active.

There are three other lesser

mountains mount Abang (2152 m), Mount Batuaru (2276 m) and Mount lempuyang (1058 m), and several other mountains, many of these can be “climbed” by motor cycles or cars.

Mountain climbing in Bali is something much closer to mountain walking since most of Bali’s mountains have gentle slopes with few difficult or steep climbs, so the equipment required is minimal. Recommended climbing gear being a hat, for sun/ rain protection, stout boots, gloves (there are many thorn bushes and plants), warm clothing, rain coat and rucksack. It is also advisable to take along a small first aid kit.

Many of the mountain foot hills have quite a number of leeches in particular Mount Batukaru so it is recommended to take along cigarettes (to burn the leeches off) and to tuck your trousers into your socks.

There is in Bali active students mountaineering clubs in Bali.

Every Universities in Bali has their own club, one of them “Mapala Wanaprastha Dharma” situated in the campus of the Udayana University on Jalan P.B Sudirman Denpasar. The following timetable gives a rough guide to some of the “climbs”, starting with the easy climbs and progreessing to more difficult ones. B N

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Mt. Abang

Denpasar Penelokan Foot hill

Penelokan Foot hills Peak

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30 min.

2 hrs

Mt. Lempuyang

Denpasar Amlapura Tista Foot hills

Amlapura Tista Foot hills Peak

3 hrs.

1 hr 30 min 2,5 hrs

Car / motor cycle Car / motor cycle Walk Walk

Mt. Batukaru

Denpasar Tabanan WangayaGede

Tabanan Wangaya Gede Peak

30 min.

30min 5-6 hrs.

Car / motor cycle Car / motor cycle Walk

Mt. Batur

Denpasar Penelokan Kedisan Pura Jati Toya Bungkah

Penelokan Kedisan Pura jati Toya Bungkah Peak Peak

Mt. Agung

Denpasar Besakih

Besakih Peak

1,5 hrs.

15 min.

30min.

1,5 hrs.

1 hrs.

1,5 hrs.

2,5 hrs.

8 -10 hrs.

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recently said the decline in length of stay of tourists occurred in 1-star hotels (1.01 percent), 4-star hotels (0.83 percent) and 5star hotels (0.85 per cent).

Meanwhile, for 2star hotels and 3star hotels respectively rose 1.33 percent and 0.06 percent.

He added the average on length of stay of foreign visitors in May 2010 was 3.37 days, longer than that of domestic tourists reaching an average of 2.84 days. In Tabanan, Badung and Gianyar Regency, foreign tourists stayed longer than domestic tourists.

Conversely, the average of length of stay for foreign tourists in Karangasem, B u l e l e n g Regency and Denpasar City was longer than domestic tourists.

In Tabanan Regency, foreign tourists stayed on the average of 1.36 days and 1.36 days for

In Bali, the mountains have a special significance in the Hindu Philosophy. To the Balinese the mountains are holy or sacred areas and for this reason many temples and shrines will be found among the lofty peaks.

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Head of Bali Central Agency of Statistics, Ida Komang Wisnu,

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Mountaineering

Average Occupancy Rate of Star Hotels in Bali 3.23 Days Domestic and foreign tourists using the facility of star hotels in Bali during the May 2010 reached the average of 3.23 days. This figure decreased 0.45 percent if compared to April period reaching an average of 3.68 days.

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the previous implementation of competition. Approximately 500 participants took part in such event.

Likewise, a large number of visitors flooded the area that always booming every day during the event.

Meanwhile, restriction on the amount of participants was taken as an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the roads. Based on the experience in the previous festivals, the event was always

Transport

Note

Car / motor cycle Car/motor cycle Walk

Permit required

thronged by myriad of audiences resulting in serious congestion. “For this year, the committee had made cooperation with Tabanan Police to secure the kite festival event. They were ready to make the traffic flow used by the kite troupe fluent.”

Similarly, the committee had appealed all participating kite troupes to come at night to Tanah Lot, so they could reduce the risk of congestion on the highway on the (BTN/015) daytime. B N

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Tanah Lot Arts Festival (TLAF) 2010 will also be festively graced by a kite contest. More than 400 confirmed participants will take part in the upcoming contest. “For this year, the contestants of kite competition will be limited only to 400 participants,” said I Made Sujana.

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Indonesian Assoc. of Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Travel Agents (ASITA-Bali)

Indonesian Assoc. of Tour Guides (HPI-Bali)

Bali Bureau of Tourism

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ccording to Sujana, the type of kites put into competition would consist of four types that had been already very popular in Balinese society. They consisted of creations, pecukan, bebean and janggan style. “Tanah Lot is the

most favorite playground in Bali to play a kite,” he said.

The kite enthusiasts, explained Sujana, would come from various regions in Bali such as Sanur, Gianyar, Nusa Dua, Badung, Denpasar, and without exception from Tabanan. The kite competition to be heldever three days would vie for a total prize of IDR 28,900,000 and hundreds of merchandise items.

According to Sujana, the moment of kite competition had been waited impatiently by kite enthusiasts in Bali. By and large, the kite players came enthusiastically because they could have an excursion of nature and

enjoy historical tourism all at once.

Sujana explained further that playing a kite at Tanah Lot would become a special pride for the kite players of Bali. They could show off the high arts of playing a kite as watched by myriad of domestic and foreign tourists.

“The competition is in response to the TLAF 2010 committee receiving many complaints from the local kite players because similar competition was not organized in the last year’s event so they had not time to play their kites,” he asserted.

This type of competition was always enjoyed by the local community. It could be seen from

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE Most major countries, either bank notes or traveler’s checks are easily converted into rupiah (Indonesian currency) Bank and Money Changers can easily be found in the largest towns in Bali, but it is advisable to carry sufficient rupiah (RP) when traveling to the less popular areas of Bali.

Almost all hotels and other bisiness will accept foreign currency, but usually at lower rate of exchange than offered by Bank’s Money Changers. For your convinience a bank is located at the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

TELEPHONE SERVICE Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-007) from any private / business or hotel telephone.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Fire: 113; Police: 110; Ambulance: 118; Indonesian Red Cross: 225-465; Rescue Coordination Office: 751111; Directory Enquiries 108; International Operator: 101; Telemarketing Service Information: 162; Post Service Information: 161; Time: 103; Immigration Officer: 227828, 7510388; Public Hospital 227-911.

AIRLINES Garuda Indonesia, Jl. Sugianyar No. 5 Denpasar, Email : dpssssga@garuda-indonesia.com, Sanur Beach Hotel 2nd Floor Ph:0361 287915, Nusa Dua Service center, Ph : 0361 770747, Fx : 0361 770174, Domestic Terminal Ph/Fx ; 0361 759764; Thai Airways International, Inna Grand Bali Beach 1st Floor Ph: 0361 288141, Fx: 0361 288063, Email thaibali@thaiairways.co.id, International Airport Ngurah Rai 2nd Floor International Departure Hall Ph: 0361 755064, Fx: 0361 755063 ; Qantas Airways, Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel Arcade Ph: 288331, Fx: 0361 287331; Singapore Airlines 2nd Floor GOI Building International Airport, Ph: 0361 768388, Fx: 0361 768383, Email: restkg_DPS@singaporeair.com.sg, Ground Floor Ngurah Rai Internasional Passenger Terminal, Ph : 0361 761547, Fx : 0361 754190; Qatar Airways, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Ph : 0361752222, Fx : 0361 753788 Wisti Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport Room 12, 2nd Ph : 0361 760274, Fx : 0361 760275, Email: dpsoffice@@id.qatarairways.com Japan Airlines, Gedung Rama Tour, Jl Raya Kuta-Tuban PH : 0361 764733, 757077, FX : 0361 757082, Email : jal@kayanmas.com; Cathay Pacific, 2nd Floor Wisthi Sabha Building Ngurah Rai International Airport, Phone : 62 361 768256 /371 / 756470,Fax : 62 361 766935, www.cathaypacific.com, Telephone (call center) : 0804 1 888888,Email address : dps#rnt@cathaypacific.com; China Airlines, Wisti Sabha Building 2nd Floor Room 19 Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph : 0361 754856/757298, Fx : 0361 757275 TOURIST INFORMATION The Department of Tourism (Bali) has six Information Centres where booklets and brochures can be obtained free of charge. Addresses: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Tuban, Phone: (0361) 751011; Bina Wisata Ubud, next to the village head’s in Ubud; Government Tourist Information Centre, Jl. Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta - Badung, Kuta; Government Tourist Office, Jl. S. Parman Niti Mandala, Denpasar, Phone (0361) 222387, Buleleng Government Tourist Office, Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja, Phone: (0361) 25141.

IMMIGRATION Visitors coming to Bali by air from outside Indonesia must be in possesion of passport that is valid for at least 6 mounts and have with them upon arrivel either a return or onward ticket. Visitor’s requirement to pay VoA (Visa on Arrival) to the Bank, Ten dollars for seven days and twenty-five for thirty days. If you deny the agreement you must pay a fine of twentydollars. For more information please contact immigration office (0361) 764993.

TIPS FOR TAKING TAXIS IN BALI

1. It is always best to order a taxi by phone especially at night.

2. If you hail a taxi on the street, be sure that the name of the taxi company is clearly marked on it.

3. Insist on using the meter. Don’t fall for driver who bargains or claims that his meter is broken.

4. In the taxi, note the taxi’s number and the driver’s ID. This may be handy if you want to register a complaint or trace belongings left behind.

5. In places such as Ubud, Sanur, and Kuta there are many people who offer you transportation services. If you must take any of their services, make sure you establish the price up front.

6. There are licenced taxis at Bali’s Airport. Avoid taking services from “brokers” who offer you transportation.

Mrs. Lyn:

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yn Davis really loves Bali, especially her hotel where she stayed, namely Griya Santrian, Sanur. It was proven with her number of stays at the hotel when she came to Bali.

From her seventeen times to visit the paradise island, she has stayed at Griya Santrian for sixteen times. She said Griya Santrian was a very wonderful and memorable place to visit. Additionally, her visit was also intended to celebrate her birthday with her lovely husband on the beautiful island of Bali.

Griya Santrian has highly pleasant food and friendly staff. During her stay, they never made her upset. Instead, they made Lyn very excited all the times and therefore she has never forgetten Griya Santrian. She loved it when she met a person who smiled at her previously, and they still remember her until now. According to her, Bali was a perfect paradise island, nothing to forget about Bali.

In developing the Bali tourism, Lyn suggested that Bali needed more advertisements in order to attract more (BTN/angga) tourists to visit Bali. B N

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Mr. Jo & Mrs. Joen:

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n fact, this couple coming from the Netherlands has already visited Bali for many times. They visited the island to find a good and serene sanctuary to relax. In Bali, they decided to stay at Griya Santrian Hotel. “The hotel is excellent. It has a very nice garden, friendly people, superb room and also good breakfast,” said Mr. Jo and Mrs. Joen when asked about the reason why they chose the hotel as their accommodation. They also added that Balinese people were very kind.

Likewise, they were not selfish and loved to help one another.

When asked about their suggestion on how to develop tourism in Bali, they answered to have no idea about it. “We see everything is okay here. If we come back to our country, we will surely promote the splendor of Bali to our children, our grandchild and all of our

Sanur, August 4 - 8, 2010 family members so they can come to Bali.

The beauty of nature, kind people and everything are so quiet here,” they added in the last session of the interview. B N (BTN/dewa)

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Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort Becomes Bali’s premier destination

Mrs. Catherine:

Loves to See Turtle Hatching in Kuta Beach atherine Eddy is one of the visitors likes to see the uniqueness C who of Bali. She has come to Bali sixteen times, and now she comes along with her husband and three children in order to spend their holiday. She chose Bali besides near of her home in Jakarta, also because of her loveness with this island. She loves the nature, the people, and also the turtles.

“I really love when I see turtles laying their eggs. In my hometown, it is hard to find a turtle, but in this island, especially Kuta, when I go outside from the hotel and come to the beach, I will see many turtles. Very easy to find them and it is amazing. You are very lucky to live here,” she said to the Bali Travel News.

When she saw the turtles hatch, she felt the spirit like a mother’s feelings. As a mother she can feel how difficult childbirth.

Therefore, when watching the process of hatching eggs, she seemed to dissolve in a matter of emotion and feeling great. This one is the most interesting for her in Kuta. Besides will be a value-added for tourists to visit here, it can also be good for the environment.

In developing tourism, she suggests for the government is that they have to concern with the development in some areas because

Kuta was formerly known as fishing and agricultural village located in the coastal region of Indian Ocean. The region has narrow land going along the beach and forming a linear pattern strengthened

by Mati River.

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she thinks the development today is not evenly. Another issue that she suggested all of the parties including government has to pay attention to rubbish things. “When she came here three years ago, she said that she didn’t find the rubbish things as much as today. This surely affects the valuation of tourists to Bali,” add her in the last session (BTN/dewa) of the interview. B N

ince 1960s until these days, Kuta has become the busiest tourist resorts all year round in Bali, and increasingly identical to a resort with glamorous image of challenging and intriguing activities such as surfing, shopping, sun bathing, or just enjoying the atmosphere of the world along with all existing tourism facilities. On that account, Kuta is also known as a neversleeping destination. bns-2

Such a great potency owned by Kuta makes Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort a superb Oasis in the Heart of Kuta enriching the venues required by tourists spending holidays to Kuta. Spreading 250 meters long, right in the heart of

Kuta and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort poses the latest majestic project to be undertaken in the most famous tourism area of Bali.

The project consists of Sheraton (Cont. on page 7)