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Amazing Lake with Earth Rocking Super Volcanic History
JAVANESE CULTURAL Dance Performance
BALI ART FESTIVAL
Luxury Villa & Spa Aria Villa is new set of luxury villas designed for the discerning travelers. Make a choice, as each of our villas is differently set up to be better cater for your individual needs and priorities. Choose from luxury bathroom experience, luxurious swimming pool, or spacious living and dining area. These are the combination provided in our modern villas style. We are proud that you have choosen the Aria Luxury Villa & Spa for your stay in Bali. We have 8 one-bedroom villas, and 4 two-bedroom villas built to satisfy all the needs of astute travelers. ARIA SPA TREATMENT Rejuvenate your body with our special treatment. Discover and enjoy the benefit of Aria Luxury Villas Treatment with our profesional masseuses. Our profesional masseuses utilize their intrinsic knowledge of herb and spice, whilst applying modern techniques to the various body treatment menus.
JL. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kuta, Bali Phone (62-361) 732588 Fax (62-361) 734133 E-mail : info@baliariavillas.com Website : www.baliariavillas.com
Editorial New improvement had been created!
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issing for a moment, The Amazing East now presents with new expression of ‘lay out’ touching. It looks more fresh and highly represents the sense of beauty.
We must not forget to apologize, deeply sorry, to our readers and advertisers for delayed publication dates of issue for couple of months. Promising you to do better, we wish we can get your enthusiasm back in having relation and doing business with us. In this issue, we bring you a feature about the largest festive in Bali, Bali Arts Festival (Page 36), that will be held on June – July 2010, make sure you come to Bali to witness this annual art extravaganza. Borobudur (Prambanan and Ratu Boko) (Page 52) and Toba (Page 48) are two stunning locations in Indonesia which are not to be missed. Read our features about these, and be inspired to visit them. During your holiday in Bali, spa, villas, hotels, resorts and restaurants are eagerly looking forward for you to get true experience. And off road land touring would be your optional adventure activity. For you who would like to seen more fashionable, check it out our amazing style (Page 44) and also story about award-winning orchid (Page 32) hopefully find your interest, seeing how lovely they are. As we know, Indonesia, with its rich and culture, needs the support of the all medias to help conserve the wealth of this nation. As a publication, The Amazing East wishes to contribute to our beloved country. In particular, we are concerned with the conservation of indigenous art-forms as well as the environment. Our passion has inspired us to invite both local and foreign readers to become more aware. We also hope that both tourism operators and those working on the industry, especially in Bali, will develop their businesses in more culturally concerned and enviromentally friendly manner. “World Silent Day” (Page 56) public campaign in Bali had been supported by Bali Creative Community. They were participating in Kuala Lumpur Design Week 2010. For beach lover, do not miss reading the holiday tips and tricks!! (Page 58) Moreover, we would like to congrat Bulgari culinary team who won the Final of the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS) Global Chef’s Challenge in Santiago, Chile. What a privileged moment for our country..! The last, we also want to thank to all parties who support this magazine finally made up. Read and come and be part of it – most of all, enjoy your wonderful holiday in Bali!
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Publisher CV. Manguni Media Printed Director Ferry Makalew Vice Director Maarit Anneli General Manager : Dewa Ayu Widiani widi@theamazingeast.com Managing Editor
: Cecilia Andika Ayu editorial@theamazingeast.com
Advertising Sales : Ben Sisko Erni J sales@theamazingeast.com
Cover Image: Baris Dance Boy Location: Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Photo by Adi Dharma
Graphic Design
: L Sadina design@theamazingeast.com
Finance
: Welmina Sumampow
Distribution
: Marco Dumais Toar Paruntu
Contributors
: Adi Dharma, Wayan Wirga, Arsanhendra, Putu Sudiarta, Alit Susanta Wirya, Joko Sugianto HKFW 2010, Ika Mardiana Dr. Patrick Monsarrat, Yuda Aria Bali Creaive Community Translation ‘Award-winning Orchid’ by CV. Indokiwi
Office: Taman Griya Jl Danau Buyan Raya No. 36 - Jimbaran, Bali. 80363 Phone / Fax: +62 361 773 809 Email: mag@theamazingeast.com Website: www.theamazingeast.com
Contents 10 KAYUMANIS PRIVATE ESTATE
Inspired by the sense of community experienced in a typical Balinese village, Kayumanis Private Estate at Jimbaran is an exclusive sanctuary.
14 ENVY YET IRRESISTIBLE
KLAPA New Kuta Beach, nestled in the edge of New Kuta Beach (Long before known as Dreamland Beach), within the Pecatu Indah Resort complex is a retreat offering a full spectrum of services that provides everything from tranquility to rejuvenation.
18 A SENSE OF DISCOVERY ON THE ISLAND OF THE GODS
Dive into Bali’s exotic cultural heritage with a host of authentic island discoveries, while surrendering to blissful relaxation at a luxury retreat conceived to awaken the senses.
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IN THE UNTOUCHED FOREST
The Kirana Spa was conceived as the ultimate spa resort for the pursuit of supreme relaxation.
36 24 MAKING A SPLASH AGAIN
The Waterbom Bali stands as a landmark of entertainment in the heart of Kuta, and has held its position fast for more than 15 years.
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LAGOONA RESTAURANT
The five-star Ayodya Resort Bali is proud to present an enticing new menu at Lagoona Restaurant.
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32 AWARD-WINNING ORCHIDS
A rain forest camp and restaurant deep in the mountains of Bali Gunung Batukaru.
The beauty of the island of Bali, with its unique traditional culture and stunning tropical landscapes, continues to draw millions of travelers each year to its sandy shores.
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44 GLOBAL SPHERE
36 BALI ARTS FESTIVAL
48 TOBA
The Bulgari Resort Restaurant in Bali Receives First Place in the Final of the WACS Global Chefs Challenge
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty.
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World leaders and concerned citizens continue to focus on the issues of climate change and global warming as discussed and debated in the Copenhagen Summit.
Amazing Lake with Earth Rocking Super Volcanic History. Recent Icelandic Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption has caused flight havoc from and to Europe for almost one week.
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DANCE PERFORMANCES
Yogyakarta as the Cultural Capital of Java is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage.
56 WORLD SILENT DAY: SILENCE FOR A GOLDEN EARTH
World Silent Day (WSD) is public campaign all over the world to be held on March 21 every year as part of the global movement to reduce the impacts of the climate change to our beloved planet earth.
58 HOLIDAY TIPS & TRICKS
Ah! the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean‌ A holiday dream destination or a vacation nightmare???
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Text and Images courtesy of Kayumanis Private Estate Jimbaran
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Kayumanis Private Estate Inspired by the sense of community experienced in a typical Balinese village, Kayumanis Private Estate at Jimbaran is an exclusive sanctuary. It is set amidst a grove of dancing coconut palms and captures the gentle spirit of the surrounding environment. Jimbaran embraces the contours of a charming bay on the island’s southern coastline. It is home to a traditional fishing industry and lively marketplace that survives on the diverse bounty of the sea. Just a short journey from the airport, Jimbaran is an elite neighbourhood blessed with a pristine beachfront and cooled by tropical evening breezes.
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he entire estate is attuned to the climate through the use of the very finest indigenous materials. A collection of 19 contemporary villas have been purposely designed to emulate the Balinese style of open living. Each luxury villa is encompassed within a garden compound with a private swimming pool and other high-end amenities for optimal comfort. The Kayumanis brand of personalised service and genuine hospitality ensures that every stay is one of pure indulgence.
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Facilities include a Spa villa delivering a meticulous compilation of rituals that combine timeless healing and beauty wisdoms from across Asia with modern wellness practices. Created to address the effects of a busy modern lifestyle, the entire menu enlivens the senses and celebrates the art of rejuvenation. Homemade body products are formulated from natural ingredients to replenish and nurture the skin.
Tapis Restaurant is a refined setting with a traditionally thatched dining pavilion furnished in classic table settings, as well as a garden gazebo and open plan kitchen. Paying homage to the exquisite flavours of Indonesia, Tapis Restaurant takes diners on a culinary journey across the diverse archipelago. Market fresh produce, local herbs, spices and Jimbaran seafood culminate in a delicious menu of distinctive regional cuisine to tantalise the palate.
For more information, please visit www.kayumanis.com
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ENVY YET IRRESISTIBLE Text and Images courtesy of Klapa
KLAPA New Kuta Beach, nestled in the edge of New Kuta Beach (Long before known as Dreamland Beach), within the Pecatu Indah Resort complex is a retreat offering a full spectrum of services that provides everything from tranquility to rejuvenation. 15
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his remarkable entertainment complex redefines efficient service with a gracious attitude that ensures a truly unforgettable experience. KLAPA New Kuta Beach, soft opens in February 2009 offering 5 Outlets with consists Lounge (Dining area for indoor & outdoor with capacity of 500 persons), KLAPA Klab (International Standard rating for Club with capacity of 1.500 persons), Ice Bar (The only non smoking bar in the Island with capacity of 200 persons), Pyramid Garden (Perfect spot for wedding with area overlooking the Indian Ocean, Capacity 300 persons round table) and Privee (Multi function room from Kareoke into mini theater. Total 1 VIP room and 8 Deluxe rooms). It will opens its full inventory with total of 8 outlets in the second quarter of 2010 when it opens the 3 outlets is Lounge 2 (Indoor dining area and can be turn into
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magnificent meeting room with Indian Ocean within the vicinity), Mediterranian (Romantic place with fine dining service experience serve mediterranian food, capacity 75 persons) and The Beach Cafe (Plan to be the only outlets that serve breakfast and a superb delicious Pizza, capacity 55 persons). The nearby New Kuta Condotel offers a special room rates for KLAPA guests with their 3 star International Standard rating as well Le Grande Suites with their 5 star rating while New Kuta Golf course provide special green fee for golfing guest of KLAPA. Pecatu Indah Resort where KLAPA sits is home to the famous surfers beach the New Kuta Beach. For more information, please visit www.klapa-newkutabeach.com
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A Sense of Discovery on The Island of the Gods Text and Images courtesy of Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa
Dive into Bali’s exotic cultural heritage with a host of authentic island discoveries, while surrendering to blissful relaxation at a luxury retreat conceived to awaken the senses. Steps away from the rolling Indian Ocean, the 60 elegant suites of the newly opened Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali are inspired by a unique beachfront location, matched by engaging local adventures that will be forever imprinted in your heart and mind.
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Century convenience and feature expansive, free-flowing living spaces – around 80 square metres – with Balinese-inspired décor, floorto-ceiling glass doors and windows. Take in views of the sparkling ocean from signature terrazzo hydro tubs from your own private balcony. Created to be the perfect abodes, they reflect the authentic Anantara suite touches – along with contemporary Asian furniture and every modern lifestyle trimming to ensure guests are nestled in luxury and comfort.
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Lavish features like dark Indonesian wooden floors, oversized built-in beds covered with 300 thread-count linen and a mountain of pillows are perfectly complemented by sophisticated in-room amenities: doublesized Hansgrohe ‘rainmaker’ shower, BOSE DVD player, a surround-sound system, 42 inch LCD TV, 80GB iPod with docking station, Wi-Fi internet and espresso machine. Exquisite local craftsmanship throughout adds distinctive Balinese detail that echo the cultural uniqueness of the island.
Measuring 420 square metres and offering sweeping, 180-degree ocean vistas, the modern minimalist décor of The Anantara Penthouse suite is the embodiment of the ultimate luxury experience, consisting of two bedrooms, a lounge, library, kitchen, bar and dining area in an open-plan style. Outdoors, it features a concept pool with glass roof, spacious sundeck with Weber BBQ area, loungers, daybeds and a Jacuzzi. Let the butler indulge every whim, from arranging spa treatments, private yoga and meditation sessions, to sunset cocktails prior to a lobster BBQ on the private deck.
elcome in a new day with an earlymorning walk amidst landscaped gardens, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bali’s pristine Seminyak beach. Or toast famed sunsets with designer cocktails from this latest addition to Seminyak’s enviable line-up of chic restaurants, boutique shops and trendy nightlife hotspots. In between, choices to explore hidden corners of the island and to enjoy extraordinary experiences are endless… Anantara Seminyak capitalises on a stunning beachside location under a canopy of greenery, and light reflected by the ocean. The 59 suites are infused with all the touches of 21st
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Deeply rooted in the Anantara philosophy to create the ultimate luxury hospitality lies the conviction to enhance guest impressions through memorable destination experiences, and Anantara Seminyak is no exception. Unique activities and excursions provide guests with ample opportunities to explore the exotic natural beauty or spiritual heartland of Bali. Spend the day with a spirit man who will carry out ancient and sacred Balinese rituals before heading out to tiered rice paddies for a meditation session. Dive into an up-close discovery of Bali’s famous coral reefs – full of diverse and unspoiled marine life – or take up surfing lessons with the ‘surf guru’. For the adventurous, a hike to volcanic hinterlands will no doubt provide endless enjoyment, while boundless thrills are guaranteed from rides on Harley Davidsons – or on elephant back! Kiteflying takes on a whole new meaning in Bali too, combining the finest local craftsmanship with perfect weather conditions for flying. At the end of these thrilling adventures, the sumptuous luxury of your suite awaits to unwind you before surrendering to indulgences like awe-inspiring sunsets, pampering spa treatments, fine cuisine and facilities galore. The Den is a stylish library to pick up a book, magazine or newspaper to bury your nose in. A wide selection of all-time favourite movies is also available. Discover new culinary worlds at Anantara Seminyak and let the laid-back spirit of Bali set the tone for memorable dining experiences that combine sophisticated international tastes with the best of local flavours. Sunset On Seminyak (SOS), the rooftop bar, is the perfect setting to melt into the chilled-out vibes of Seminyak’s famed sunsets while sipping on an
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inventive Asian-inspired cocktail. The resort’s bistro-style café next to the infinity-edge pool, PAON, is where to head to for savouring elegant afternoon tea or a light lunch. Spice up your evening at the signature Thai restaurant, Wild Orchid, while watching master chefs craft zesty creations right before your eyes to lead your taste buds through a culinary adventure of Thailand’s unique flavours. In pushing the design envelope, a line of customized tableware was specially created, inspired by materials like local Balinese stoneware and Japanese bone china. Additionally, customised juice glasses have seen the light, as well as a selection of Riedel Vinum wine glasses for the rooftop Wine Room. Here, wine tastings are hosted by a resident Wine Guru who guides guests on a personalised journey through some of the world’s finest vintages.
Round off an adventurous day by relaxing at one of three pools overlooking the Indian Ocean (one of which is infinity-edged), or enjoy an invigorating Thai massage, ancient Ayurvedic spa therapy or the signature spa treatment utilizing special long pressure treatments and local oils at Bali’s first Anantara Spa. The resort also has its own Surf School, headed up by a maestro of the waves who eagerly shares know-how and useful tips. A number of popular water sports and activities can be enjoyed, while the fitness centre is well equipped to work up a sweat. And that, frankly, is just touching on the stylish surface of this latest resort newcomer that offers a truly authentic Balinese discovery… For more information, please visit www.anantara.com
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A SHOOTING HAVEN DEEP IN THE UNTOUCHED FOREST Text and Images courtesy of Kirana Spa
Kirana Spa, A Shooting Haven, Was Born from Magnificent Nature and the Keen Sensitivity of Human Kind The Kirana Spa was conceived as the ultimate spa resort for the pursuit of supreme relaxation. The origin of the word “Kirana” is “light” and “aura” in Sanskrit, implying beauty beyond the merely physical.
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he Kirana Spa encompasses 18000 square meters of panoramic views of the rich, green mountains across the magnificent Ayung river valley. Beyond the spa, the forest stretches as far as you can see, and with the gentle rippling sound of water seemingly coming from everywhere, you will relax and replace all your tensions with tranquility, peace and joy. With ideal environment, high quality treatment and scrupulous hospitality, Kirana Spa provides profound relaxation to guests from all over the world. The Spa developed in Ubud pursues sophisticated comfort, perfectly blending with the untouched natural surroundings. Enjoy our private villas where you can receive treatment in an exclusive relaxing environment, or the Spa Garden with abundant water and lush tropical foliage, where you can indulge yourself in the relaxing aftereffects of the treatment. Shiseido has taken a new look at ancient techniques, which has been unfailingly successful in realizing extreme comfort.
The therapies offered at Kirana Spa are based on Japanese Shiseido knowledge that has been developed for over a century. These techniques utilize the healing power of the human hand, using the art of Shoku (touch) and Atsu (pressure) to relieve stress, tension and stiffness. Through skillful combination of these two techniques, and using the natural rhythms of your own respiration, a more complete and deeper relaxation can be achieved. The Tokumyaku and Ninmyaku points lie in the central area of your body, and are considered to govern the flow of chi energy. All Kirana spa treatments focus on these points in applying the Shiseido principles. Furthermore, the staff at the Kirana Spa will welcome you with their warm smiles and hospitality to help you spend a peaceful, relaxing time at the resort.
For more information, please visit www.kiranaspa.com
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MAKING A SPLASH AGAIN..! Text and Images courtesy of Waterbom
The Waterbom Bali stands as a landmark of entertainment in the heart of Kuta, and has held its position fast for more than 15 years. This is a water park made for all members of the family, from those with nerves of steel to those who might even be taking their first steps and first waterslide over in the Kiddies Park, the sprawling lush, landscaped adventure park can captivate all audiences alike.
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here are 16 slides from which to get exhilarated on, with the latest edition, the ‘CLIMAX’ ride to open this June 2, 2010 – mere words cannot express this ride, experiencing is believing. From the ‘Smashdown’ ride, which hits a top speed of 70 km per hour as you smash straight down from a 8-storey slide at a 60-degree angle – considered the ‘nastiest’ nerve tester, to the gentlest ‘Lazy River’ ride - a circular river connecting all the rides that you can drift
along in a tube raft to lull your heart-rate back to normal, the ultimate escape – you will enjoy every heart pumping second. For those members of the family who do choose to keep out the water, there is the Euro-Bungy ride, which catapults 9 meters into the sky to bounce down and back up again, or Wall Climbing, which only the most agile have managed to scale to its 10-metered top. If you really want to get lazy, then the Waterbom Spa would be the perfect choice where you can allow the blessed hands of Balinese therapists pay homage to your body. Indulge in a full body aromatherapy massage to let your mind take a vacation, or have a bevy of pedicurists at your feet, while the rest of the family rip wild. Meeting up for a well deserved lunch at one of the many choices at the food court, or sharing experiences over a cocktail or two at the Splash Bar complete this day out experience. There’s even a well-stocked retail shop for any last minute forgotten items such as well-needed sunscreen, hats or just a souvenir.
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Get wet, get wowed! This is a sprawling 3.8hectare tropical adventure park of exhilarating world-class water rides offering a fabulous day out away from shopping and the beaches of Bali. Open daily from 9am – 6pm. Daily publish rates are USD 23 per adult, USD 13 per child (2 – 12 yrs). Day passes are available at (2 day) USD 31 per adult & USD 17.50 per child. The above rates will be applied as of June 1st 2010. For more info, simply call +62 361 755676 or info@waterbom-bali.com Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta www.waterbom-bali.com
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Off-Road Style and Comfort. Text and Images courtesy of Waka Land Cruise
A rain forest camp and restaurant deep in the mountains of Bali Gunung Batukaru. Your journey to the soul of Bali is one of comfort excitement and adventure.
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See the amazing irrigation system and the rivers that flow down the sea.
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e travel in a legendary customized land rover – only six people together with a Balinese expert guide and driver. Air conditioned, comfortable and the route through scenic country side and mostly Off-Road is not strenuous. You visit the unusual and traditional- you see Balinese people as they work pray and play sometimes, smiling with hellos, sometimes somber. You traverse spectacular country side-slowly and in comfort. Take photo you only dreamed to taking. The trip is not arduous as there plenty of stops along the way looking – looking. You visit an amazing quarry of stones where it seems time has stood centuries. You pass temples and small forgotten villages and shrines and always the mountains are in the distance – getting closer .A stop at a small farm to see the corps ( Vanilla, coffee, cocoa, cloves ) and the local animals- there
we serve coffee and tea with cakes from the baskets we carry on the roof of the car. The hot spring in the rice fields where local people bathe and have done so for long- long time. The endless beauty of the manicured rice terrace; green or golden brown-depending on harvest time. See the amazing irrigation system and the rivers that flow down the sea. The vehicle climbs to over 900 meters and you are above the rice bowl of Jatiluwih and the plains of Bali. The mountain air is cooler and you are in an area so different-its not anything like in the Bali your staying in. The forest have turned into bamboo jungles and ferns aboundthe people change and its here you find the Wakalouka Camp and restaurant. A restaurant built from local bamboo in the middle of now-where serving delicious Balinese mountain food-not quite “haute cuisine” but almost. Great food, good wine
and cognac with your coffee-where are you. In the mountains, in a bamboo restaurant, high in forest- miles from no – where, the soul of Bali. There are tracks and paths and cool mountain water, wild orchids and birds and an overall stillness. Relaxed, happy, and different, you are than taken back to your hotel by luxury minibus after a very remarkable day. If you got on the late morning trip you go by minibus straight to the camp and restaurant where you join the other guests who have arrived by land rover. And after its your turn for off-road adventure back at sunset at your hotel. Either way you will remember this special journey through the “remarkable”, unseen Bali For more information, please visit www.wakaland.com
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Enticing Menu At LAGOONA RESTAURANT Text and Images courtesy of Ayodya Resort Bali
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he five-star Ayodya Resort Bali is proud to present an enticing new menu at Lagoona Restaurant.
Lagoona is a large, open-sided pavilion, cooled by natural breezes and bordered by a sparkling lagoon on one side and a white sand beach on the other. The restaurant is blessed with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean and therefore offers a great start to the day with hearty, wholesome breakfasts served in dazzling surroundings. During the late morning and early afternoon it becomes a venue for casual snacks and light leisurely lunches,
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while after dark it takes on a very different and contrasting persona. At nightfall, guests will be drawn by the romantic ambience, mellow music and the flickering lights of the candles that grace Lagoona’s tables. Mingling Western and Asian flavours with fresh produce, Lagoona’s aim is to offer guests a pleasing experience featuring simple, tasty food in an elegant but casual restaurant. Lagoona’s exciting BBQ dinner menu celebrates excellence. Healthy ingredients and generous portions are enhanced by layers
of taste, plenty of variety and an imaginative presentation. The freshest seafood is handselected from Kedonganan fish market at Jimbaran Bay, and the very best local produce is sourced from small niche farms in Bali’s hinterland. Additionally, premium cuts of meat are flown in from Australia and New Zealand. The restaurant is under the auspices of Executive Chef Attila Kormoczi, a German national, who has worked at a number of prestigious establishments in Germany. At Lagoona, Chef Attila and his team showcase their artistic flair with an abundance of natural colour, an inspired use of herbs and spices, and delicious desserts characterised by creative surprises.
Tantalise the taste buds with flavourful appetisers including ‘Chilled Terrine of Grilled Vegetables’, the ‘Avocado-Crab Tower’, or the famous Indonesian vegetable salad, which is served with peanut sauce and known as ‘Gado Gado’. Choose some light lunches or refreshing soups such as the ‘Coconut Curry Soup’ flavoured with lemongrass and seafood, designed to suit Bali’s tropical climate. Relish the wide choice of beef, lamb, chicken and seafood from the charcoal grill and tandoori oven, including Australian Harvey beef steaks, grilled lamb kebabs, tandoori chicken, Balinese sate, snapper fish traditionally cooked in banana leaves, grilled mussels, whole Bali lobster, or platters piled high with ‘Surf and Turf. These delectable dishes can be complemented by fine wines, condiments ranging from ‘Balinese Sambal Matah’ to good old mint sauce, and side dishes such as baked potatoes with sour cream, sautéed vegetables in oyster sauce, and hummus with pita bread. Main courses are then chased by sensational desserts. Check out the ‘Green Tea Parfait’ with pineapple and ginger confit, the ‘Trilogy of Crème Brûlée’, or the ‘Baked Chocolate Cheese Cake’, each of which is testament to the skills of Chef Attila’s team in the kitchen.
Chef Attila Kormoczi welcomes feedback and is always very pleased to respond to guests’ wishes and individual needs. Guests can now look forward to a unique culinary experience in the stylish-yet-unpretentious, homely environment of Lagoona Restaurant.
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Award-Winning Orchids now Grown in Bali By Putu Sudiarta, Photos by Alit Susanta Wirya
The beauty of the island of Bali, with its unique traditional culture and stunning tropical landscapes, continues to draw millions of travelers each year to its sandy shores.
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ver the decades, however, mass tourism has paid little attention to the potential and development of natural resources. Happily, things are starting to change for the better. These days, some forward-thinking people are looking more and more towards local farmers, and their natural talent for agriculture and horticulture. This focus is opening up a stunning natural world to travelers whilst simultaneously conserving the environment. The undeniable beauty of decorative plants, in particular orchids, has immense potential which, until now, had been relatively unexplored.
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In the past, orchids were always imported to Bali from other islands in Indonesia. However, if you actually hunt around in Bali’s forests, you will find hundreds of species of wild orchids hidden from view. Before we look at the species of orchids found in Bali in more detail, let’s look at what general species are dispersed across the island. The more common varieties include: Acriopsis, Aerides, Arundina, Bulbophyllum, Calanthe, Cleisostoma, Coelogyne, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Dendrochilu, Eria, Flickingeria, Gastrochilus, Goodyera, Liparis, Oberonia, Paphiopedilum, Phaius, Phalaenopsis, Pholidota, Rhynchostylis, Schoenorchis, Spathoglottis, Thelasis, Thrixspermum,
Trichotosia, Vanda, Ventriculari, and more. A well-known species is called Vanda Tricolor, which has become the mascot for Balinese orchids, because most houses in the Pancasari and Bedugul regions are covered with them. Several rare species include varieties of Paphiopedilum (pocket orchid) called Paphiopedilum javanicum and Paphiopedilum lowii, and from the genus Dendrobium comes Dendrobium macrophyllum which is spread throughout North Bali. There is only one organization that is active in the development and conservation of decorative plants, especially orchids: The Decorative Plant Collective of Wanasari in Pancasari Village in Sukasada, Buleleng. Since 2006, they have been gathering together farmers to learn about and grow orchids and other decorative plants. Proud recipients of an award from the President of Indonesia, they not only gather together numerous orchid species but also research into the development of hybrids. The hybrids, which hail from Java as well as Japan and Australia, include Cymbidium, Zygopetalum, Cattleya, Oncidium, Epidendrum, Colmanara, Phragmipedium and others. One of the most outstanding varieties, however, is Cymbidium. The local tropical climate, which is perfect for growing orchids, has meant that Cymbidium has flourished here. Its unique and wonderful colors never fail to impress. In several local orchid shows, Balinese orchids often win awards for ‘Best Hybrid’ and ‘Best of the Best’, both at national and international level. Finally, the island of Bali, with its ideal climate, has not only become a center of orchid production but also established itself as one of the best orchid growing regions in the archipelago.
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A PRIVILEGED MOMENT The Bulgari Resort Restaurant in Bali Receives First Place in the Final of the WACS Global Chefs Challenge January 29th 2010
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embers of the Culinary brigade of the Bulgari Resort Restaurant in Bali have once again been awarded for their creative talents – winning the Final of the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS) Global Chef’s Challenge in Santiago, Chile, the competition that brought together internationally acclaimed chefs and winemakers from around the world to showcase the finest cuisine and the rarest wines.
course menu for 12 persons. Judges included international chefs and culinary experts from around the globe.
In an intensely competitive event, regional finalists including Norway, Canada, Dubai, The Netherlands, Portugal, Australia and Indonesia were challenged with presenting a 4
The Bulgari team also received first prize in the wine pairing competition, selecting 3 premier Chilean Wines to accompany their Menu. With this recognition WACS definetely
The award-winning menu which featured Carpaccio of Portobello Mushroom, Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Premium Beef and complemented by a Chocolate and Passion Fruit finale was highly lauded for its pure presentation, intensity of flavours, and artistic delivery.
awards the Bulgari Resort Restaurant cooking team first place in each field of fine dining. The winning combination of Chef I Wayan Wicaya and Junior Chef Alexander Tanuhardja, was coached by Executive Chef Andrew Skinner who congratulated them on their solid teamwork and dedicated commitment which led to the triumphant result. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation for the support of the Bali Culinary Professionals.
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Text and Images courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
The Bulgari Resort Restaurant in Bali Receives Seven Gold Medals in the Bali Salon Culinaire 2010 Competition Bali, 15 March, 2010 The Culinary Team of the Bulgari Resort in Bali has once again been awarded for its creative talent, this time at the Bali Salon Culinaire 2010 Competition in Nusa Dua, Bali - an international culinary competition that this year gained approximately 270 chefs. Bali Culinary Professionals (BCP), member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), was appointed as the committee of this prestigious event. This year WACS certified judges flew in from around Asia to judge the competition. During the three days of competitions – from Thursday, 11 to Saturday, 13 March 2010 – the Bulgari team had 14 entries and received 12 Medals. Achievements of the Culinary Team
were 7 Gold medals, amongst Pastry Petit Fours, Individual Live cooking and Hot Team Cooking Black Box Category and 5 course fine dining. 3 Silver medals for Bread Show Piece, Individual Hot Cooking Indonesian Family Style and Team Hot Cooking – Black Box also 2 Bronze medals for Fusion Sushi Platter and Fruit and Vegetable Carving. To further enhance their reputation the Culinary Team were awarded 4 out of the 5 challenge trophies to be won : Best Pastry Chef, Best Chef Individual Hot Cooking Chef, Best Hot Cooking Team Chefs and Best Culinary Organization Team. These trophies further reconfirming Bulgari Bali Resort’s commitment to quality and dedication in each field of culinary expertise.
The Bulgari Resort, Bali, which opened in 2006, boasts two international standard restaurants and a talented team of chefs. Il Ristorante is the resort’s signature restaurant and seats 36 to enjoy the very best of Italian cuisine. Located on the cliff edge, the restaurant enjoys unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean, which are among the best in Bali. For all day dining, the 70-seat Sangkar restaurant offers creative cuisine combining traditional recipes of the region with modern culinary techniques and presentations. Named after a traditional Indonesian rooster cage, the venue’s theme and décor incorporates outdoor spaces and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The Bulgari Resort, Bali is a 59-villa luxury resort property located near Uluwatu on the southern tip of the Jimbaran Peninsula in Bali, Indonesia. Perched on a cliff 150 meters above the seashore, the resort commands magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. All villas feature unobstructed views, a plunge pool and patio and lush tropical foliage. Congratulation for Bulgary culinary team..! For more information, please visit www.bulgarihotels.com
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Amazing Bali
BALI ARTS
FESTIVAL by Travel & Business Information Service on the Island of Bali www.bali-paradise.com
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, “kreasi baru� (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.
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is a month long revelry that perhaps no other place in the world can put up on such a low budget as the Balinese. Not only is their traditional culture alive and well, but they have a tremendous pride in it. It begins in the villages, where the seka or cultural groups are selected and organized at the regency level, vie with each other to perform the Arts Festival and thus display in front of a large audience the uniqueness of their village of birth and resting place of their ancestors. The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year, perhaps it would no be too far fetched to suggest that it is the cultural event of Indonesia. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local village culture both “live� and at first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed.
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THE HISTORY OF THE BALI ARTS FESTIVAL
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hen tourism took off after 1965, the Balinese insisted that it followed cultural guidelines: if tourism was to be accepted, it was to be a cultural tourism, or “pariwisata budaya”. As the Balinese put it: “Tourism should be for Bali instead of Bali for tourism.” In time, this idea become national policy, as part of a larger revping of regional cultures for national purposes. The policy owes much to the former Director General of Culture (1968-1978) and Governor of Bali (1978-1988), Ida Bagus Mantra, an Indian-educed Balinese. It led, on the one side, to the creation of enclave resorts such as Nusa Dua to limit the direct impact of tourism, and on the other, to a long haul cultural policy aimed at nurturing and preserving the traditional agrarian culture while adapting it to the demands of modernity, and in particular of “cultural tourism”. At the village level, local music groups, dances and other cultural events were
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inventoried, then supported by a series of contests at the district and regency level. The ensuing competition energized the cultural life of villages, whose “young blood” was already being drained to the city by the process of economic change and urbanization. Schools of dance and art were created, in particular the Kokar conservatory and the STSI School of Dance and Music. Beside research, these schools replaced the traditional master/ disciple relationship by modern methods of teaching; standardized the dance movements, produced new types of Balinese dances for tourism and modern village entertainment. Most important, it enabled former students to return to the villages as teachers, where they diffused, beside the creed of cultural resilience and renewal, new dances and standardized versions of old ones. Many of the performances are held at the amphitheater which can hold up to 6,000 spectators, in a temple-like stage.
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Presenting A Unique Menu Of Global Cuisine, Knockout Desserts And Patisseries. Promoting conscious & healthy eating with a commitment to serving fresh and natural food, Cool garden setting, tranquil ambiance and great service. Each year, the Bali Arts Festival, beside the fed classical dances of the island, such as the legong, gambuh, kecak, barong, baris, mask dances and the like, is based on the theme around which new “dance choreography” is produced and old village dances and activities revived. Over the years, the whole range of classical Balinese stories - Ramayana, Mahabharata, Sutasoma, Panji - have thus been turned into “colossal” Sendratari Ballets. The main challenge to the Arts Festival is obviously economic in nature. As village life is increasingly feeling the strains of monetary considerations, dancers, musicians and others cannot be expected to continue participating simply for the sake and the pleasure of it. As costs soar, new sources of financing have to be found. The obvious answer is the private sector and in particular the tourism industry. The greater task then is to convince the hotels, travel agencies and tourist guides to be more participatory in the Arts Festival rather than to their own sponsored events. Considering the pride the Balinese have in their culture, and the adaptability and dynism they have always demonstrated, this little hurdle can be overcome. Trust the Balinese. They will eventually succeed to transform their tradition into a modern, Balinese culture of their own.
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Bali Arts Festival June 12 - July 10, 2010 Photos by Yuda Aria
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Amazing Style
GLOBAL SPHERE: IKA’S LATEST FASHION ON HONG KONG FASHION WEEK By HKFW 2010, Images courtesy of Ika Mardiana Collection
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World leaders and concerned citizens continue to focus on the issues of climate change and global warming as discussed and debated in the Copenhagen Summit. This captured IKA’s imagination for her collection and provided fuel for her creativity. She drew her design inspiration from the beauty of planet earth, its people and the galaxy beyond.
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he past year has been turbulent for world weather patterns. It is time for us to reach out and embrace our changing planet, doing our part to save it from continuing destruction. The cold regions are warming, melting the glaciers at a rapid pace while the hot belts are facing intensified heat. Considering this, IKA dug deep within herself and drew out three elements for her theme of GLOBAL SPHERE: Modern Nomad, Nordic Winter and Geo Swirl.
Modern Nomad The world grows smaller as our traveling increases. Today’s internationalism requires citizens of the global village to crisscross the world to stay connected with each other, very much like the nomadic travelers of the past, but in a modern setting. We are the Modern Nomads.
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Inspired by the Nordic winter and the sun drenched tropics, IKA tells the story of our modern nomadic life by combining geometrics mixed with stripes along with floral and animal skin fabrics in earthly winter tones of sky blues and tundra greens, sprinkled with magenta reds and sometimes patches of contrasting black and white. Warm soft wool wrap-coats are sometimes double-sided in long, medium and short lengths, conjuring a winter Lapland scene yet fitting perfectly into the modern urban scene.
Nordic Winter Snowy peaks of the mountains and icy glacial masses are being diminished by the warming planet. IKA is taking inspiration from the low sun angle of Nordic winter land. This paints the landscape a glistening silken sheen, azure blue kissed with pink, different shades of glacial blue with burnt sienna, lilac purple and Midas gold. These are artistically combined and intertwined with shimmering metallic grays and chintz browns. IKA continues to experiment with geometric, angular symmetry colliding with linear patterns from the past, elevating them to new artist heights. Metal elements glide and dot the creative pieces, clashing cultural jagged metal on smooth metallic surfaces like playing metal music.
Geo Swirl Planet earth spins & swirls through the galaxy. Ika not only displays curvilinear but also linear lines, squares, triangles, trapezoids, rhombus and diamond shapes and forms found in the geological formations evolved through millions of years or in newly formed snow flakes, ice crystals and hexagonal volcanic rock columns. Fabrics of glittering stars on an incandescent sky with bursts of an occasional volcanic red send the ladies rocketing into figure hugging outfits or loose gear for the easy riders and urban cowgirls in virtual reality. The juxtaposition of soft curves and hard lines give birth to new visual forms of harmony in IKA’s fashion vocabulary, toward the enhancement and accentuation of the woman’s figure while sometimes discreetly hiding the unwanted lumps, bumps and bulges. Nearly 2,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions will be on hand later this month for Asia’s largest fashion events, the HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and the HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong. The concurrent events, 18-21 January, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fairs have a worldwide reputation for showcasing the newest collections, looks and products in the industry.
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Amazing Sumatera
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Amazing Lake with Earth Rocking Super Volcanic History By Supardi Asmorobangun, Photos by Warner Duderstaadt
Recent Icelandic Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption has caused flight havoc from and to Europe for almost one week. No airline nor airport was in operation. Fear that volcanic debris or treacherous gases might cause airplane to suffer engine or
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mechanical failure had forced airline companies to ground their aircrafts. The total cost by air travel companies was reportedly way above 1.7 billion dollars, not to mention the direct and indirect business lost caused by chaos.
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eventy four thousand years ago, though, a massive volcanic eruption on the island of Sumatra had caused every flying thing, animate or inanimate (if ever been developed), virtually stop to fly. The atmosphere was so thick with ash, volcanic debris and other dangerous gases the world over for at least six years that even the sun “stop to shine”. A phase of dramatic global cooling known as 6-year worldwide winter followed by the onset of the Würm glaciation event. No summer, no fall, no spring. All was winter. Temperature dropped to a perimeter that only the fittest animals and plant survived. Human population was reduced to as low as 10,000 to
15,000 individuals. They, our ancestors, were not only the fittest out of million, but also the smartest to be able to survive the incalculable disaster, to persist through a dramatic event. The human-like ape—the semi-modern primates that developed into modern human— and many more species vanished. The answer to the hot-debated Darwin’s missing link theory. How would such a disaster have killed the many millions of human being, and only a handful of them survive? Scientists believe humans in those times were hunters or gatherers and would die of famine when a sixyear long winter hit. They have also proven that high atmospheric winds blew the Toba
volcanic ash more to the Northern hemisphere and killed instantly the northerners. Africa, south of equator, was not hit as bad as the northern parallel and therefore there our ancestors could have survived, as modern DNA test proves. (This was the case when another super-volcano, Mt Tambora, on the island of Sumbawa in East Nusa Tenggara, blew a catastrophic explosion in 1815. Northern Europe, USA and Canada were the one suffered the most. The epic novel Frankenstein tells all about this dissaster ). While this human population bottleneck theory still requires further investigations and more scientific discoveries, evidence of the direct impacts of the global cool climate
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of rock and ash pumped out to the sky to fall down in other part of the world as the earth rotated.
change and their aftershocks were inevitable. Scientists have proved ash, rock and volcanic debris of Toba were and are still being unearthed worldwide; from India to Greenland and America. Toba, so scientists worldwide believe, was the epicenter of world’s most dramatic upheaval ever happened during the modern human era. Visitors to Lake Toba today could easily picture the dramatic event by simply observing the physical feature of the massive lake. What would have been the apex of Mount Toba longer exists, disappearing in the form
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What would be a caldera doesn’t look such. It is a massive ocean tens of kilometers in distance from one ridge to the other. Mount Toba, otherwise, keeps growing right in the middle of the lake. The baby volcano, otherwise known as Samosir, is an island with living volcano right in the middle of it. Seventy four thousand years now, Toba is an attractive lake and the must see attraction of North Sumatra. The lake and the surrounding area is occupied by Batak tribe, known Indonesia-wide for their unique personality and tradition, and especially for their bravery and courage, reminiscent of the catastrophe. Uniquely, although Sumatra is the epicenter of disaster, it is on this island that orang pendek, or short men, are known to still exist until today. Orang pendek is believed to be the species that closely feature resemblance to the human being, rather than apes. The missing link rediscovered! They have been
encountered somewhere from South Sumatra to as far as Mount Leusers, near lake Toba. First made public during the Dutch colonization while opening forest for plantation, orang pendek (thus said so for their size of only about 100 cm tall) are still found by villagers to live in the vast forest area of the island.
How to get there? Lake Toba is fast accessed by bus from the neighboring capital of Medan, where its airport serves international flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hon Kong. Accommodation is available either on the main harbor, or more preferably on the quieter island. The Samosir Island, actually the current, real peak of the former massive volcano, is famous for its biking and trekking routes, with unique villages featuring elevated housing complex and dance tradition. Strong Christian tradition and churches with local architectures and its helpful people make this island exceptionally beautiful. It’s definitely worth a visit.
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Amazing Temple
JAVANESE CULTURAL DANCE PERFORMANCES Text & Photos by PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko
Abhayagiri
Yogyakarta as the Cultural Capital of Java is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage. This beautiful ancient city shows its importance as a cultural and art center especially in the art of performing and dancing. The following cultural performances can all be found in and around Yogyakarta.
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Prambanan Temple
Ramayana Ballet Prambanan
Hanoman Obong
Ramayana ballet is an art performance that is so beautiful, admiring and it is difficult to compare. This performance is able to unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama and music on one stage and one momentum to present the Ramayana story, a legendary epos written by Walmiki in Sanskrit language. Ramayana story presented in this performance is similar to that engraved on Prambanan temple as UNESCO world culture heritage. As most people stated that Ramayana story that is engraved on the most beautiful Hindu temple is similar to the story in oral tradition in India. The long and straining story is summarized in four scenes, namely the kidnapping of Shinta, Anoman’s mission to Alengka, the death of Kumbakarna or Rahwana, and the meeting of Rama-Shinta.
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Mahakarya Borobudur Open space concert hall on the next site of the UNESCO world culture heritage Borobudur temple is one of the world class arts performances. This show aims to be a performing Javanese heritage with a special emphasis on Asian culture for everyone, and its programmed cater to its diverse audiences. A spectacular show takes you on a sensory odyssey through magnificent live performance of traditional Javanese dances and sound. You will be flashed back in history during a time when this ancient wonder of the world was once centring of powerful empire.
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Ratu Boko : Sumunaring Abhayagiri
Ratu Boko Temple
Ratu Boko is the lost masterpiece palace complex from the 8th century, the only Hindu and Buddhist mixed-architectural archaeological site. Located at the east of Yogyakarta city, the palace lies 3 km to the south of Prambanan Temple. The story of Sumunaring Abhayagiri telling about the Galuh Kingdom that holds a great audience to the sultan (Pasewakan Agung) attended by the king of Galuh, the Queen, Prince Pancapana and Prince Sanjaya, the Grand Vizier and other kraton officials, to discuss the royal succession, but shocked by Pancapa, the eldest son of King Galuh, who bids farewell, leaving the kingdom to embark on an adventure.
These entire three cultural dance performances are hosted by PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko, the authority for protection and management of world culture heritage temple and it’s surrounding. For further information about date of performances, prices and reservation please contact at + 62 274 496 402 and email: corporate@borobudurpark.co.id and website: www.borobudurpark.co.id
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WORLD
SILENCE FOR A GOLDEN EARTH By Bali Creative Community
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orld Silent Day (WSD) is public campaign all over the world to be held on March 21 every year as part of the global movement to reduce the impacts of the climate change to our beloved planet earth. WSD encourages everyone, in any place in the world to get involved by lessening their activities particularly reducing the use of motorized vehicles and energy and switching off most electronic devices for four hours only during 10.00 – 14.00 on every March 21. WSD was conceived prior to Climate Change Conference (COP 13 UNFCCC) in Bali, December 2007, as a contribution of the Balinese community to tackle climate change. Several non-government organizations (NGO) in Bali establish Bali Collaboration on Climate Change (BCCC) to facilitate community participation in conveying the aspiration on climate justice. BCCC is supported by other religious and cultural figures, academic and other groups in Bali. We at Bali Creative Community fully supports this noble cause because we believe reverberating silence for a moment, rejuvenates mother earth for a life time and saving the world impacts directly to saving human kind. As part to socialize the praxis of World Silent Day, Bali Creative Community has been inviting artists and art lovers a like to showcase their care and desires for the augmentation of World Silent Day through the creation of a creative media campaign every year. These artworks are then made public, and showcased to compound the importance of WSD.
SILENT DAY Poster by Indra Widi
We believe that artistic and aesthetic presentations not only enlightens the mind, but also soothes the body and conveys close to the heart messages to nurture the soul. We are convinced that art possesses the power to communicate the fine personal qualities and distinct moral principles of silence for a golden earth. We trust creative communities should take part and be the driving force to globalize proactive participation to revive our awe-embracing
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mother earth. Bali Creative Community proudly participating in Kuala Lumpur Design Week 2010 from 1-16 May 2010 to showcasing some creative campaign for World Silent Day created by inspiring artists and designers from the island of Bali and Yogyakarta. WSD is a universal caring that draws inspiration from the local geniuses of culture from all of the world. We do comprehend that conservation and preservation is widely practiced all over the globe although termed, spoken and practiced in diverse manners. For communities in Bali, the contemporaries of WSD has close proximity to the celebration the local genius of Nyepi. Nyepi stems from sipeng or sepi which literaly means silence. The essence of Nyepi is to revive and express lovingly grattitude to the universe by making time to limit activities for one whole day as it is believed in silence, the fine vibrations of our beloved mother earth is comprehensible and glaringly percievable to us, the human kind. WSD is a calling for human kind to contemplate and create equilibriums of harmony for the betterment of tomorrows. Based on this universal truth, WSD encourages individual contribution from all, of any nationality, religion and race, to reduce green house gas emission and to focus on ecological approaches and creative outlets as a common interest. Speak your silence and show your creative support for the golden earth! Marlowe Bandem Chairman Bali Creative Community Learn more at Bali Creative Community: http://komunitaskreatifbali.wordpress.com World Silent Day: www.worldsilentday.org
Holiday
Tips & Tricks!!! By Dr. Patrick Monsarrat
Ah! the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean… A holiday dream destination or a vacation nightmare??? Here are some precautions to avoid seeing your dream turn into nightmare! Our sun is very hot and our underwater world rich in coral, sea urchins, sea snakes and more, bringing danger to the unsuspecting traveler..! Sunbathing Beware, oh you white skin tourist that barely landed to discover this South East Asian paradise… Surya, the Balinese Sun God is awaiting you! After a long plane trip, your body is tired and your defenses down. It is therefore best, for the first day or so, to rest in the shady comfort of a “bale” rather than lay down on a lounge chair in full sun poolside, where, inevitably, you will fall asleep and cook to a crisp… Remember, we are below the equator and, here, the sun is really hot! Even covered with 50spf protective cream, you risk a sunburn, of varying severity, depending on the length of exposure, the amount of sunshine and your skin sensitivity. It would be a shame to ruin your holidays the first day… Alternatively, to tone down
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the effects of jetlag and boost your body to produce melanin, the pigment necessary to tan, take melatonin…before departure! If all else fails, get a hold of some aloe vera gel to soothe your red burning skin…
Bali Kiss When we think “burns” in Bali, it’s not only sunburns…It’s also the famous “Bali Kiss”, that exquisite contact of your calf with the burning hot exhaust pipe of your rented motorbike! This burn (2nd or 3rd degree), must be treated immediately. Wash the burn with clean water and remove all burnt skin. Avoid infection by applying an antiseptic (betadine), followed by an antibiotic cream (bioplacenton). Leave it open so it can heal. Clean and disinfect several times a day and avoid contact with water. If
you see no improvement in a few days, seek medical care.
Coral Varuna, the God of the Sea awaits you for some beautiful exploration but beware…for danger lurks underwater also! Coral cuts often deposit, deep in the wound, tiny particles (coral particles, nematocysts, etc.) that foster inflammation and infection, explaining the lengthy healing. If, unfortunately, you cut yourself with coral, thoroughly clean the wound with a soft brush to eliminate micro particles, then disinfect with betadine and allow the cut/abrasion to dry. Applying lime juice has proven effective as well. Lime juice is thought to dissolve the calcium carbonate contained in the coral’s skeleton, thus only
leaving behind the cellular matrix to be eliminated. White vinegar and ammonia are also very effective against coral and jelly fish. Local application of antibiotic may be effective. Save oral antibiotics for serious and confirmed infections. Tetanus vaccine is recommended.
Sea Urchins DO NOT REMOVE the broken quills. First, saturate the affected area with white vinegar, lime juice or bleach. Wait a few minutes, then carefully remove the quills with tweezers (previously disinfected!). The quills should come out easier after being softened as explained above. White vinegar is also effective in the treatment of External Ear infection (usually caused by fungus), frequent in tropical areas (especially if you dive in fresh water or swim in rivers).
and sought by some for their skin and their flavor. There are about 40 species! Though all venomous, they rarely bite and often allow you to touch them. Their small mouth doesn’t really allow them to bite except for the palmed area of our fingers and toes. If you were bitten, an anti-venom would need to be administered.
Drownings Whether a strong swimmer or not, be very careful. Strong currents and undertows exist along our beaches (Kuta, etc.) and are very dangerous, resulting in many drownings every year. Typically, these currents are bands of water, long and narrow, that pull any object/ person away from shore.
Sea Snakes
Rule No.1 DO NOT PANIC. Do not attempt to swim against the current, towards the beach. It is the best way to get tired and drown.
They are not legends. Belonging to the Hydrophidae Family, distant cousins of the cobras, they are common in our regions
Rule No. 2 Swim parallel to the beach, even if the current continues to pull you away from shore.
Generally, these strips of water are only about 40m wide and 100m long. Once out of the current, continue to swim parallel to the beach for a bit and then slowly head back towards the beach. Armed with this information, you are now better prepared to enjoy your holidays. Don’t forget your survival kit (sun cream, vinegar, lime, bleach and tweezers)!!!
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