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36 A MARVELOUS Journey into Toraja Land 42 The Secrets Of Selayar, Sulawesi 50 Cubadak Island The Paradise of Shout
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CONTRIBUTOR TREVOR CLARINGBOLD with 30 years experience as a travel journalist, including 14 years at the BBC, Trevor’s visited over 60 countries. Specialising in Europe and Africa, and on family travel, he often travels with his photographer wife, and 10 year old daughter - who herself has had ‘junior reporter’ items published. Trevor’s favourite place is the remote centre of Africa.
STEPHANIE BROOKES is a freelance travel writer with a passion for travel, adventure and exploring the far corners of the world. From train journeys across Asia to wildlife safaris in Kalimantan and Komodo her published writing has appeared in The Jakarta Post, Ex Pat Living, The Peak, Luxury Holidays, Corporate Travel and Hello Bali.Stephanie now lives in Brisbane, Australia and is planning on a return to Indonesia later this year.
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Lets clarify a couple of things from the start. There is no Silk Road. The term is often wrongly used instead of the correct Silk Routes – plural because it’s actually a whole network of ancient well-used roads and seaways, once the basis of trade from China to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It officially began from China’s old capital of Xi’an, and today that’s still the starting point for tourists who want to follow famous travellers, such as Marco Polo, along the historic byways. Not many now attempt it by camel, of course. Instead there are trains, coaches, trucks, or the ubiquitous 4 x 4. The name is derived from the main Chinese export, as silk was greatly favoured by emperors and governors of ancient Rome. But Western and Asian traders also took goods such as cotton and grapes to the Imperial Kingdom
Xi’an isn’t the most picturesque city, but the
Between Wuwei and Jiayuguan large ruined
towers around the old city walls are impressive, affording
sections of the Great Wall are evident, but for long
good views across the surrounding landscape. For most
perfectly restored sections then you are in the wrong
visitors, the must-see Terracotta Warriors are considered
place. The Great Wall of China that you see in the tourist
to be the finest sight in the whole of China, Discovered
posters is a well-maintained section near Beijing. Here
by accident in the 1970’s by two men digging a well, over
it’s in a serious state of decay, and is mostly no more than
8000 life-sized figures have so far been unearthed.
intermittent ruins of dark and overgrown masonry.
The first part of the journey is through the 1000km long Gansu Corridor, squeezed by the Tibetan Plateau to the south, and the wilds of Inner Mongolia to the north. At Lanzhou, factories making use of the mighty Yellow River belch out smoke from a forest of chimneys, but once clear of the city the atmosphere changes notably. Suddenly you’re heading away from the busy 21st Century life, and towards a land steeped in the past. The mountain air thins, and the notorious winds of the north began to tease with a few sudden gusts. On the hillsides shepherds in thick cloaks wander amongst their sorry looking flocks, their faces tired and weather-beaten.
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Standing on these walls and looking to the desert beyond, its easy to imagine how the camel
words of English, sometimes following you around – even into your room to continue the conversation.
caravans would have once been a regular sight here. Little has changed since the days when archers guarded the watch- towers. Food is something of a culture shock to the Western palette. Noodles are the staple diet, and seemingly the accompaniment to just about every other food. Bread is rare, and dairy products are not generally
From Mongolia to the Himalayas lays a great swathe of wilderness, with just a handful of inhabitants. Starting as the Gobi Desert, it then transforms into the Taklimakan (which in the Tajik language actually means ‘Enter and you will never come out
enjoyed by the Chinese because they are considered to be only food for babies. Leaving Jiayuguan you head off into the most unpredictable part of the journey. The oases come and go over time, as water finds new routes underground leaving once busy towns suddenly worthless. Decaying ruins of old oasis villages are quite common, as they crumble back into the desert. The people who live in this inhospitable land don’t see many foreigners. The few tourists who stop at wayside hotels provide a welcome diversion for the locals, and they all huddle around, keen to practice their few
Further north huge flat areas of multicoloured
those who trod the ancient Silk Route, now just lie around.
stones lay on sands that are constantly whipped up by
This is the end of the Great Wall – not that there is much
the swirling winds. This is the first hint of the great desert
evidence of it – and the city where many of China’s
that lies ahead. Traffic is light, and mixes with ox carts
outcasts were once banished from the Kingdom.
and overburdened donkeys. Small enterprises line the roadside around sporadic settlements, with rickety tables, a few fruits, or small fridges full of cold drinks, and even open-air pool tables.
Those at odds with the Imperial Kingdom were sent out through the Gate of Conciliation and cast into the wilderness. The merchants, who also left the city by the same gate, would undertake a stone-throwing ritual
By the time you reach Jiayuguan, where
before setting off on their great trek. They would throw a
the lands of the old Middle Kingdom – and therefore
pebble against the mighty stone walls, and if it rebounded
traditional Imperial China - end, you are on the fringes
they would set off into the Gobi. If, however, it fell straight
of the great Gobi Desert. The tall towers of the Fortress
to the floor, they would go back home for fear that the
of Jiayuguan keep a watchful eye on the distant sands,
desert would also cast them straight to the floor, and to
just as they’ve done for centuries. Twin humped camels
their death.
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The local dress sense is as bright as the flowers, with vivid colours and ornate designs on both men and women. Music in cafes and bars is distinctly middle eastern, and the food has a definite taste of Turkey – with kebabs and flat bread everywhere. Yet the majority of travellers are from the East, or tourists on a similar trip. Some divert northwards here to cross the bulk of Mongolia, and on into Russia and Siberia. That’s a long, but amazing journey of diverse landscapes, wildlife, and people. Back on the Silk Route, the next stop is Turfan, where the Gobi begins to blend seamlessly into the Taklimakan. Turfan is known as the City of Grapes, but be warned – there is a fine for picking any, no matter how publicly they are growing. Vines stretch alongside almost every street, making good use of this The temperature variations here are huge. For a large part of the year the land is frozen. But in summer,
it’s a decent place, with some good quality hotels and
the northern end of the Taklimakan around the Tarim
cafes. There’s plentiful water, thanks not to rainfall,
Basin is one of the earth’s hottest places. The people live
Today, the Northern route is the safest and
underground in cellars where it’s cooler, and the rivers
easiest, especially because of the lack of oases remaining
disappear into the sand leaving nothing but salt flats. The
on the southerly alternative. Anxi is a city smothered
screaming winds can rip up what little plant life there is,
in dust, swirling and biting in the ceaseless winds. In
and the noises give rise to a hundred different legends of demonic creatures. Anxi was once a glorious stopping place for the camel caravans, and one where you still have a decision to make. For this is the place where the Northern and Southern routes go their separate ways, each skirting
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being one of the hottest places on earth. Like Hami,
shops, and the only hotel, you leave footprints wherever you walk. The women on the market cover their faces and wear traditional white hats, in an attempt to protect themselves from the worst effects, but in truth there is no hiding from it. It’s worth taking a deviation to visit the Mogao
around the impassable Taklimakan. The Southern route,
Caves – the Caves of a Hundred Buddhas – at the nearby
through Khotan and the Desert of Lop, was made famous
town of Dunhuang. This is slightly away from the desert
by Marco Polo. The Northern route continues through the
floor, and rewardingly has a few more of the facilities
Gobi Desert to Turfan, where it then makes use of a chain
you’d expect of a tourist destination. Once you leave
of oases to skirt the Tarim Basin, meeting up with the
Anxi, you’re plunged unmistakably into the barren, empty
Southern Route again at Kashgar.
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This is Inner Mongolia, and for the next 400km
but to underground rivers that come from glaciers on
there is nothing, except sand dunes, the odd roadside
far off mountains. Many bars have music with brightly
‘lushe’ – small, cheap, and very basic guest-houses.
coloured Uigur dancers giving a spirited performance
Midway to Hami you pass into Xinjiang Province, a vast
that has audiences tapping their toes and clapping
territory that has been battled for by Chinese, Huns,
along. A trip to the nearby Flaming Mountains and the
Tibetans, Mongols, and Turks. The resulting mix of
Bezeklik Caves are also both worthwhile.
cultures is evident in the modern day population, as even the signs are often written in Uigur – an elegant and ancient Persian script – as well as Chinese.
The road rolls endlessly onwards, past Korla, Kuqa, and Aksu. On Lake Bosten, houses made from reed panels line the shore, and fisherman in straw hats
Hami is a welcome relief from the endless
sit amongst more reeds. At Kashgar, the Northern and
desert, with abundant trees and plants once again.
Southern routes re-converge. From here the roads head
Flowers decorate window boxes, and in contrast to the
off over the mountain passes in whichever direction
dusty roadside villages, Hami is quite cosmopolitan,
the valuable cargoes were headed – some onwards
with umbrella-shaded tables outside the cafes, old men
towards the Caspian and Black Sea, some across
playing board games in shady corners, and even clean, air
Afghanistan and Iran to the Middle East, and others
conditioned shops.
south over the Himalayas to India and Nepal.
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Perhaps the most impressive monument is the Humayan Tomb. Make a diversion to the unmissable Taj Mahal once you leave the city, before heading off on the final ‘spur’ route east to Nepal. The mountain kingdom is famed for Mount Everest, of course, but it does have so much more to offer. It’s a paradise for nature lovers, a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus, and a land of great natural and cultural experiences. In summary, it’s probably the perfect place in which to end an epic journey.
The Khunjerab Pass is the start of the real jagged mountainous terrain, following the river of the same name. The road clings precariously to cliff sides, with tunnels and ledges blasted out of solid rock. Landslides are frequent, and driving in any kind Kashgar gives you a real sense of achievement; a feeling of conquering one of the world’s great deserts. How must it have felt to the weary Silk Route traders, who would have taken some three months to travel this far? It’s also still very much a travellers’ crossroads, and those in the know meet at the lively ‘Johns Café’ where tales of bravado and amazing journeys are recounted, and essential inside information traded about the routes you are about to take. The Indian route winds south through Tibet, Kashmir, and over the Himalayas, before reaching Delhi. Once outside Kashgar the desert seems a lifetime away, replaced by olive groves, rice and wheat fields, and apricot trees. By the time you reach the Ghez River you begin to feel that you’re returning to civilisation, and at something above 3000m, the narrow rocky gorge levels out to the vast Pamir plateau. Here Kirghiz shepherds in fur hats and long cloaks tend their huge flocks on horseback.
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of bad weather is not advised – because the road can literally wash from under you. Crossing the Himalayas is slow, arduous, and breathtaking. Hotels and provisions are much easier to find here, although the people seem far less helpful than the desert inhabitants of China. The food becomes notably Indian, with spices and rice the norm. Once you drop down towards the plain it’s a constant stream of traffic, and the approach to Delhi feels less that you are on some grand historic route, and more akin to the commuter rush to work. For many, Delhi is the end of the trip, and is certainly a rewarding goal. The old part of the city was the seat of the mighty Moghul Empire, and sights such as the 17th Century Red Fort are still impressive. A rickshaw ride through the chaotic, bustling, colourful streets will take you to the British Raj’s showpiece capital, with superb gardens and the Presidents Palace. www.traveladdictmagz.com
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TIBET Tibet’s capital Lhasa, the “rooftop of the world”, is one of the highest cities in the world, and home to culturally significant Tibetan Buddhism sites such as the Potala Palace, the Jokhang and Norbulingka palaces. Tibet is an immensely scenic place with mystical qualities and rustic charm. You can witness colorful and elaborate Buddhist festivals, Tibetan music, which is chants in Tibetan or Sanskrit, and dances during rituals and ceremonies. Words by Vembry Dwitama
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-IBTB 5IF -BOE PG (PET The land of gods� and is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region is located between 29o 36’N and 19o 06’ E at the north bank of Kyichu river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters above he sea level. Lhasa has history of more than 1300 years and it’s been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet since ancient times. There are numerous scenic spots and historical attractions, among which Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple, being the most famous.
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105"-" 1"-"$& The Potala, one of the most famous architectural
At the 7th century, the Tibetan army moved into
Tibetan Buddhist manuscripts have been found near
works of our nations, is erected on top of the Red Hill in
Central Asia and went into direct conflict with China in a
the Tarim Basin and the western part of the Taklamakan
Lhasa. The word “Potala� comes from Sanskrit. In the
war that lasted two centuries. The Tibetans conquered
Desert. The greatest number of manuscripts, however,
7th century, after the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo’s
the people of Tangut, a state known to the Chinese as Xi
was found in Dunhuang. The Tibetan section of the Silk
marriage with Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court, the
Xia, and converted them to Buddhism. After the fall of the
Road is therefore significant for preserving the history of
Palace was built for meditation. In the mid-17th century,
dynasty of the Tibetan kings, the Tibetans disappeared
its religious influence in Central Asia.
it was re-built by the 5th Dalai Lama to its present
from Central Asia. Tibetan religious teachers, however,
size, and ever since it became the Winter Palace of the
continued to instruct powerful rulers in Central Asia. In
Dalai Lamas. The construction took fifty years from its
1247, the Tibetan lama Sakya Pandita ruled Tibet as part
beginning to completion. The Potala is divided into two
of the Mongols, who established the Yuan dynasty. With
sections, namely, the Red Palace and White Palace.
the fall of the Yuan dynasty, however, the Mongols lost their power over Central Asia, China and Tibet, but the influence of Tibetan Buddhism remained in Mongolia to this day.
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+PLIBOH 5FNQMF Jokhang Temple situated in the center of the old section of Lhasa, and was built in the mid - 7th century A. D. and later extended by successive rulers, it has now become a gigantic architecture complex. Located in the east, facing to the west, it is a four storeyed temple with splendid golden roofs. It has architecture feature of Tang Dynasty and also assimilated very much features from both Nepalese and Indian Buddhist Temples. Tibet is probably the only destination among the Himalayas that’s not as known for its adventure circuits as the rest are. But do not underestimate this destinations as just another Trans-Himalayan area of the Himalayas. Tourism in Tibet offers much more than Buddhism, monasteries and cold desert-like weather.
Climate Tibetan winters, as might be supposed, are fiercely cold. But for half the year, strong sunlight warms the thin air, making most days in Lhasa comfortably mild and, owing to protective mountains, relatively windless. Summer temperatures hover above 30’C (high-80s F) and only to drop to a searing -23’C (-10’F) in midwinter. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall.
Culinary Tsampa, dough made from barley flour, is the staple food in Tibet, with meat dishes being mainly yak, goat or mutton. The yak butter tea is also a must-try.
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curved-roof architecture that dissect the older parts of the city. It can be smelt and tasted both in top-end restaurants and at the street vendors’ stalls where
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large portions of mouth-watering traditional snacks can
provide easy-to-access examples of the multitude of
plane or train tickets to be taken to a Chinese Embassy. A
be picked up for a fraction of a dollar. It is heard in the
rich, exotic, ancient cultures that make up today’s China.
quick flight or exhilarating train ride north across the vast
soft, Oriental music that fills red-carpeted hotel lobbies
Those wishing to take something home from their visit
emptiness of the Gobi Desert brings the intrepid traveler
and spotless train carriages just as in the emotion-filled
other than memories to last a lifetime will find shopping
to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, a land whose very
voices of people dramatically negotiating a deal for fresh
malls with all the latest designer clothing next to street
name is synonymous with adventure tourism.
vegetables and herbs in a food market.
markets selling more traditional souvenirs such as ladies’ fans with a portrait of the purchaser drawn on
There is something about China which, even in its
Quick, inexpensive flights and longer, comfortable
while he or she waits.
journeys in train sleeping compartments open up the
of construction and development it has undergone in the
rest of this vast and magnificently varied country to the
past few decades. Among Beijing and Shanghai’s proud
adventurous traveler. Hong Kong and Macau are easily
can be found in every town and near all the tourist
forests of high-rise, luxury hotels, glitzy restaurants,
accessible. A peaceful snooze on an overnight train
attractions in the country. Staff speaks good English
litter-free streets and multi-lane highways there remains
brings one to the Terracotta Army, three underground
and is happy to help with information, arranging tour
an almost tangible sense of the millennia of civilisation and
chambers filled with 8,000 life size terracotta soldiers,
guides or booking tickets. For those wishing to have
culture upon which these twenty-first century giants have
130 chariots and over 500 horses dating from 210 BC.
everything organised for them without worrying about
been built. This can be seen just as much in world famous
Those keen to get really off the beaten path can travel to
flights, visas, hotels or transport there are plenty of
landmarks - Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The
Western China: the deserts and Silk Road market towns
tour agencies specializing in just this: www.chinatour.
Great Wall of China - as in the behavior and appearance
of Xinjiang, the spectacular mountains, Buddhist temples
com and www.chinahighlights.com are the websites
of the people whose bicycles throng Beijing’s backstreets
and nomadic yak herders of Tibet, the psychedelically-
of two of these. If you decide not to use one of these
and hutongs, the ancient alleyways lined with traditional,
dressed tribes people of Yunnan province, the ancient,
you will need to organise your visa yourself, usually
traditional wooden architecture of Guizhou, all these
requiring at least one night’s hotel booking and return
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almost no tarmac roads and a population of only 2 million, a third of whom still lead a nomadic existence, driving
many metropolises, has been left unaffected by the rush
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This is a country the size of Western Europe but with
Quality hotels and cheaper backpacker hostels
their herds across the planes, mountains and sand dunes in search of grazing with the change of the seasons. For many rural Mongolians life has changed little since the days when their great leader Genghis Khan united the tribes and conquered almost the entire known world, creating the largest contiguous empire ever stretching from the Far East to Europe. The country’s remoteness does not, however, mean that it is inaccessible to tourists. Plenty of tour companies offer adventurers the opportunity to experience this pristine wilderness first hand without giving up any of the
Beautiful and colorful rock lizard on a rocky outcrop in Masai Mara, Kenya Masai family views the travellers passing by. Taken in Tanzania, in a village just near Mt Kilimanjaro
cities tend to be, since until Russia began expanding east into Siberia in the sixteenth century only small tribal
rolling hills, snow-capped mountains and endless taiga
groups inhabited the area. Travel east of Irkutsk is more
forests that line the shores of Baikal, the world’s oldest
about exploring the industrial cities that sprung up under
and deepest lake. One of the best ways to experience the
Communism, or, for those with time, money and a sense
area is to stay in the log cabins of Nikita’s Guest House on
of adventure, getting out into one of the greatest, most
Olkhon Island.
untouched wildernesses on the planet. One of the world’s
comforts they would expect back home. These trips can be
monasteries. In July a three-day festival of wrestling,
entirely vehicle-based but usually include trekking in the
horse racing and archery takes place in communities
mountains around stunning Lake Khovsgol in the North,
across the country. Tour companies that can organise
camel riding among the endless dunes of the Gobi in the
your entire trip for you before you leave home are
South or, to experience travel across the Mongolian plains
www.bluemongolia.com and www.selenatravel.
as locals do, horse riding. A horse trek can range from a
com . If you decide to travel independently there are
delicious, home-cooked, authentic Russian meals every
of volcanoes, geysers and lakes are accessible to those
few hours somewhere near Ulaanbaatar to epic wilderness
several very good guest houses in Ulaanbaatar that
day and can organise bike tours, kayaking, camping,
with the money to shell out on helicopter rides or 6-wheel
adventures of several days or even weeks
can quickly organise treks, horses, drivers, vehicles,
fishing and barbecues. Get to know the local Buryat
drive vehicles to transport them out into this untamed,
flights and accommodation at much cheaper rates.
people’s shamanic culture in their villages or in the
road less land of bears, lynx, wolverine moose and
Khongor Guest House and Idre’s Guest House are
Kuzhir Museum. Keep clean swimming at the beaches in
reindeer. As with elsewhere in Siberia and the Russian
particularly recommended for their professionalism
some of the world’s clearest waters or brave Nikkita’s
Far East, winter brings opportunities for such extreme
and many years of experience. Even if you do not use
scarily hot Russian bath house.
sports as driving on frozen rivers, downhill skiing and
Accommodation on these trips is usually in gers, the white felt tents in which half the population live. This can mean simply staying with a family in their home or relaxing at a fully furnished, heated ger camp designed especially for tourists. At tourist ger camps one can expect to eat delicious tender lamb from the local flocks, milk,
them, before you arrive they can send you by email the booking receipt required by embassies to get your Mongolian visa.
ultimate adventure destinations and most beautiful The English-speaking staff will provide you with three
The Trans Siberian Railway heads west from Irkutsk all the way to Moscow, from where further rail extensions
places is Kamchatka, The Land of Fire and Ice. Hundreds
even heliskiing. Companies such as www.trans-siberian.co.uk
cream and butter fresh from the cow and home baked
head as far into Europe as Britain, France and Spain. It
and www.monkeyshrine.com can organise visas,
bread. There is usually an attached souvenir shop selling
also stretches east to Vladivostok on the coast of the
accommodation and train tickets for a tour either
Another short flight or train ride north brings
traditional boots, slippers, jewellery, leather handbags,
us to the city of Irkutsk in the vast, mysterious land
Pacific Ocean. There is no more comfortable way to take
within Russia or along the Trans-Mongolian Railway
purses and traditional artifacts.
of Siberia, the Asian part of Russia. Though bitterly
in the scenery of the world’s largest country than while
to Beijing. Even if you decide to not to actually book
cold in winter, like Mongolia and Northern China,
sipping exquisite Russian vodka and nibbling on caviar
a tour through an agency, nightmarish bureaucracy
temperatures reach the high twenties and even
in the restaurant carriage and simply relaxing by the
and lack of difference in cost means that you should
thirties in summer.
window in your 2 or 4 person sleeping compartment.
nevertheless get your Russian visa through one. Far-
Those keen for a really extreme cultural experience far off the beaten track have the opportunity to meet a real, practicing shaman, ride with the golden eagle hunters of Bayan Olgii, learn about the lives of reindeer herders in the
Not far from the blue and gold domed churches
Journeys can range from a few hours to a week,
Darkhad Valley or simply get acquainted with Mongolian
and traditionally-carved wooden houses of this
depending on where and how often you want to get off
Buddhism at one of the country’s many temples and
historic city, trekking opportunities abound in the
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A Marvelous Journey into Toraja Land Toraja Land known as Tana Toraja is located in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago, Sulawesi sprawls out across the sea, resembling the shape of an orchid, between Kalimantan and Maluku. The journey into Tana Toraja takes about seven days and starts by heading north out of Makassar (Ujung Padang). Words by Stephanie Brookes
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The widow must stay with the disintegrating corpse and sympathically “rot” herself, living on a special diet for the
An Indonesian road safari is always made easier
entire period, excluding rice products.
by the fact that a driver and a guide come at a nominal fee when you rent a car or a van. The roads in central
She must become symbolically dead. She is not
Sulawesi are in poor condition, often rough and bumpy but this all evens out when you travel in the comfort
guests over the five-day period. The temporary village is
of a Kijang vehicle (all-terrain, high seat, large ground
then dismantled afterwards. The other major cost involves
clearance, rugged suspension) with the added bonus of
buying animals for sacrifice. One healthy buffalo can cost
your own personal driver.
anywhere between 15 to 245 million rupiah (US$1,700 to
Toraja has fascinated people for centuries with their elaborate sacrificial funeral ceremonies and sacred burial cave sites guarded by effigies. The colorful hand painted houses called Tongkonans are beautifully decorated in tribal motifs and buffalo horns from past sacrifices. The origins of Torajan culture dates back
It is not uncommon to have over fifty pigs and several buffaloes sacrificed. For this reason, the dead body may end up staying mummified (in the house) for up to five years or more to await the accumulation of finances. One of the traditional villages we visited actually had
in celestial time as the Torajan people believe they
a five-year-old preserved mummified body laying in the
descended from the stars and arrived in starships.
lounge. The dead person was an elderly female, whose
It is thought that the shapes of their houses resemble these very starships. One of Toraja’s highlights is attending a ceremonial, traditional funeral, which is held only when the family has saved enough money to host the elaborate event. It is necessary to build a complete village to house literally hundreds of 38
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husband had died previously and the family were still unable
permitted to leave her husband’s side. Lesser widows and slaves tend to her needs. To make sure the soul is not neglected, a bowl of food is replenished daily and palm wine poured, plus an offering of betel nut or chewing tobacco is made at regular intervals. The Torajans believe it is only through this rich ritual that they will always be a ‘free soul’ and become richer in their next life.
status. The local people were very welcoming and friendly and we were invited to sit in the “family room”. The Torajan society is a highly structured one, with four classes of people, from nobility down to peasant class. Depending on your ranking in the village, you must offer a certain amount of pigs or buffalo, which
It was hot (around 35 degrees) at 10.00am when we arrived at the funeral. Sada, our Indonesian guide
is then slaughtered, and the meat distributed evenly amongst the guests.
escorted us along the one-kilometer trail to reach the temporary bamboo village, which had been erected, for the sole purpose of this burial.
The animal sacrificing had already begun when we arrived. It took place in a specially designed area where pigs and other animals where hauled in to
We were travelling with 2 children and our family
the “circle of death” and killed with great speed and
to pay for a second funeral. Some of the preserved bodies
was made to feel very welcome. If foreigners come to a
efficiency. Blood flowed through the middle of the
are stored in ornately decorated sarcophaguses. If you are
traditional Torajan funeral it is seen as a sign of good luck
common area and huge chunks of meat were weighed
from royal descent, then a royal widow must stay in the
and in the hierarchical order of status, a foreigner is seen
and divided systemically throughout the day according
same room as the dead spouse until the burial time. It is
as a dignitary, and thus you are treated as an honored
to rank and status. A few bamboo pipes went past
not uncommon for a widow to stay up to five years or more.
guest. Traveling with two children gave us even more
me, full with animal blood, but I didn’t dare ask
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Tongkonan longhouse in a small village perched high in the mountains. It was late afternoon and the light was softening Kalahari Sands
when we reached the high road that would lead us to this village. The roadside was dotted with local mountain folk.
what they were for, or where they were going. My two
It was also a school day and a procession of children
children seemed to be absorbing all this quite calmly,
shared the road with farmers and villagers. It is not
with a sense of fascination and curiosity. As it has
unusual for children to walk 8 -12 kms to and from school
been said many times before, traveling is an education
each day. It seems even though these rural people live in
and this day’s lesson could never compare to text
basic houses, with very poor conditions they are always
book learning in a classroom, anywhere. We felt very
happy and relaxed, seemingly without a care in the world.
privileged to attend this funeral and in the afternoon
In terms of materialistic acquisition, which many of us in
returned to the luxury of the Toraja Heritage Hotel. A
the West aspire to, the Torajans seem happy to live in a
magnificent 160-room 4 star property, including villas
simple way, not wanting for much. Their most important
designed in the shape of Tongkonan houses.
asset is a large healthy buffalo.
Next on the agenda was a visit to a few death cliffs. This is another fascinating aspect of the culture. The
night, we had a choice of which attic we wanted to sleep
Torajans bury their dead in chiseled coffin slots in cliffs,
in. The owners of the homestay cooked a beautiful dinner,
hillsides or in rocks. Some have effigies placed in the
and we dined overlooking the beautiful mountains of
open doorways to guard the spirit of the dead body.
Toraja with a perfect view of the valley below and just
Some are just left open, exposing the bones for all to see. On day five we decided to stay in a traditional village. Sada made a couple of phone calls and organised an overnight homestay in a ‘real’ 40
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The next adventure was early morning rafting. This involved a one-hour walk through a series of rice fields and a small village to the “put-in� on the riverbank. Paddling downstream it is easy to lose yourself in nature. Only the occasional swooping of eagles soaring above interrupted the calm stillness of the deep gorge. As the river narrowed we passed a series of large waterfalls cascading from the steep mountainous terrain. Several male iguanas posed stoically on the large boulders, bathing themselves in the full sun. The rapids appeared in small bursts, but mostly it was a trip down a lazy river and just the remedy for finishing a spectacular seven-day trip into Torajaland. For anyone who wants to experience a fascinating culture, set in a beautiful mountain environment then Tana Toraja and its riches lay waiting for you. Fact File 5BOB 5PSBKB LNT /PSUI PG .BLBTTBS 4VMBXFTJ *OEPOFTJB %SJWJOH UJNF "QQSPY IST
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Words by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf
“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey” – Pat Conroy
One of the secrets of visiting Selayar is discovering how to get there. The very fact it takes nine bumpy hours overland to reach this unspoilt, idyllic, tropical sea gypsy paradise, makes this little known tucked away treat in the South of Sulawesi a pleasure. Places that are this far removed from the trappings of mainstream tourism lead you on a discovery: an adventurous travel experience that is truly unique. Selayar Island is eighty kilometres long and teeming with rainforest, white sandy beaches and sits in the Asian coral triangle. The clear blue waters and scattering of twenty-one small islands and atolls make for perfect snorkelling and diving opportunities, opening up a world of colourful corals, huge sponges, sea fans, turtles, dugongs, rays, tuna, parrot fish – the variety and proliferation of this underwater sea adventure is virtually unsurpassed in the world.
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Selayar locals are very proud of their football field. Centrally located it doubles as the cultural piazza (open square), for the Annual Takabonerate Island Expedition, a colourful cultural festival.
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a unique one room, stand-alone museum which proudly
Takabonerate National Sea Park, the third biggest atoll in
houses a kettle drum - the oldest and biggest in the world.
the world, after the Marshall Islands and the Maldives.
The drum was brought to Selayar by mariners from China
Takabonerate is a Bugis word meaning “coral pile up on
and dates back to the Bronze Era.
the sand”.
To view the drum you need a special key, which your
Park, only seven are inhabited. The Bajau and Bugis ethnic people live on these islands. The sea gypsies (Orang Bajau) of Sulawesi are a nomadic people who have roamed the seas for generations. They live by subsistence fishing practices using hand made boats, nets, spears and primitive fishing tools. Their livelihood comes from trade and, of course, the
tour guide can organise. To the Selayar locals the drum
sea. An interesting aspect of the Bajau people is
exploration, as well as the challenge of steep walled
is known as the gong and when it’s struck it is said the
their ability to hold their breath under water for an
drop-offs. Many divers say the diving environment is
sound can be heard for miles with perfect pitch and tone.
unusually long time. According to local legend it is
more beautiful than Bunakin National Park in Northern
It is the pride of Selayar. “Have you seen the Gong?” is a
believed their lung capacity is larger than the normal
Sulawesi, which enjoys developed tourism and is
question you will be asked many times.
human and not so many years ago many of them
The unique barrier and fringe reefs allow for
promoted successfully to the world. Selayar on the other hand is a gem of unspoilt beauty, pristine nature and clear waters; a secret find on planet earth. Selayar was once part of the ancient trading route to the Moluccas. Historic relics have been found on Selayar dating back to the 14th century when Chinese, Philippine 44
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preferred to sleep on water, rather than on land. Benteng is a hub of prolific action: a bustling small town with colourful becaks competing on small streets
The Bugis ethnics are a boat-building race. They
with motorbikes, cars and pole vendors making their way
are well known for their remarkable wooden sailing
to the busy fishing market and the pride of the town: the
boat craftsmanship. They design and build their
football field, where everything seems to happen.
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This one of the nature concealed beauties of Indonesia’s treasure is completely surrounded by a coral reef and in the sea live innumerable varieties of coloured reef fishes. As the distance between the island and Sumatra is only a few miles, it is completely free of waves which is quite heavenly leisure on earth. Words by Vembry Dwitama
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Cubadak Island is located in Mandeh territory, and was known in the past as Pulau Pincuran Talu. It is located in Koto XI Tarusan sub district, which is west of kampong Mandeh. The tourists named this island “the paradise of the south”, the island has an area of 15 square km, is uninhabited except for a few isolated fishermen’s huts, and is completely covered by a native rainforest. Many kinds of birds and bigger animals live in this forest: hornbills,
How to get there It is located 57 km south of Padang and a few minutes off the fishing harbor of Corocok. The Padang Minangkabau International Airport of West Sumatra offers daily flights direct from Jakarta, Medan, Batam, Pekan baru, or Kuala Lumpur. Transfers from the airport or Padang city are organized by the resort with private, air-conditioned cars
kingfishers, monkeys, monitor lizards, dears, wild boars and
and their own boats. The journey all together will take you
many others. Cubadak Island offers an unexpected haven of
about 2 hours from the airport to the waters. This service is
tranquility and peacefulness, far from the hustle and bustle
free to all resort guests staying 3 nights or more.
of city life. Digression within Cubadak’s forest provides fascinating experiences. The sea temperature is constant at 29 degrees Celsius both on the surface and down to 30 meters, making snorkelling and diving activities particularly enjoyable. The village is frequently visited by monkeys, wild boars at night, monitor lizard all very shy, distant and harmless. There are no dangers on the ground or in the sea. Water is drinkable everywhere including in the bathrooms. There is no malaria in this part of Sumatra, absolutely none on the island. The drinking water is diverted down to the village from a source in the hill; its quality has been tested and measured in Western Europe and Indonesia. 52 52
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All cottages except the suites are built on stilts over 2 storeys and are made of local woods. The upper floor is fitted with a double bed with ceiling fan while the ground floor features a lounge with safe, mini bar and, depending
Natural versus Modern
on the capacity, 1 or 2 single beds. All cottages have a
On this amazing island there is a resort, it
veranda overlooking the lagoon. The furnishings, made
is not a luxurious resort or sophisticated Tourist
of rattan, carpets, and blankets are all handmade and
Island. But that is the difference: It‘s a quiet island
the walls are decorated with antique Minangkabau wood
with beautiful, wooden bungalows and cottages
carvings and clothes. There is no need for air conditioning
– all of them are made from traditional materials
in the resort due to the proximity of the sea & neighbouring
such as rattan, woods and with thatch roof. The
mountains. Temperatures fall at night down to 23 – 24
tourism facilities are available and completed with
degrees, Electricity is available 24 hours a day and all beds
peers, yachts, cottages, restaurant, sanitation, telecommunication facility, internet and park. It has a few bays and capes.
double one-storey unit of 100 m2 especially designed to
concern was to given privacy to the parents while they stay physically connected with their family to deserve a
from Italy since its creation 21 years ago. The Cubadak
moment of calm and intimacy. The suite over water is a
Paradiso Village offers quietness and relaxation above all
larger cottage built directly on the sea. It has own private
with a special attention brought to the quality of cuisine,
pier and a double, surrounding terrace. On the sea side a
and to the personal services extended to all guests. There
ladder provides direct access to snorkeling and on the land
are 12 Cottages available for rent with various capacities
side, another one to a private, secluded beach. The interior,
ranging from 2 to 6 persons maximum. i.e. : The family suite
specially designed for two only, offers wider space with a
for up to 6 pax, The suite over water ( Ideally intended for
fitting room and double sink bathroom.
2 cottages for 4 pax. The latest born is the family suite, a
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Men should always be wearing a T-Shirt or similar.
suit the needs of families with young children. It primary
It has been managed by the international investor
honeymooners), 4 Cottages for 2 pax , 4 cottages for 3 pax,
are fitted with mosquito nets.
Do (s) & Don’t (s) There are so many things to do like diving, snorkeling, trekking, canoeing, sailing and day trips to Pagang or Sironjong Islands. All those beautiful islands surrounded by coral reef and fascinating virgin equatorial forest inhabited by different kinds of wild animals. The sloping beach with
Overall, it is really a nice quiet island. If you need to escape from the hectic schedule of your daily activities please come and feel the differences. *) Special Thanks to Mr. Nanny Casalegno – The owner of The Cubadak Paradiso Village
soft white sands, beautiful shells to be found and clear blue water. There is absolutely no particular dressing code! Yet if you plan to visit villages or markets. It is recommended to avoid sleeveless tops or miniskirts for the ladies, as well as
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be played every last Friday of the month. Located on array of prestigious champagnes, premium
the 8thfloor of the hotel allow guests to enjoy Jakarta’s
international spirits, fine wines as well as uring the day, relish a drink or a bite
high rise building impressive view at night by the
premium house pours including Moët & Chandon
whilst chilling to easy
garden. 8 Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific
Champagne and Belvedere Vodka.
listening beats. The
Place features a menu with a wide variety of premium
Set to win the hearts of guests,
New Asia is located on the
champagne, bar edibles, cocktails and whiskies along
innovative concoctions include Tokyo
uppermost Level 71, Equinox Complex,
Garden, as well as the very popular
Swissôtel The Stamford, the newly
Caipirinha. As the sun sets, the mood
revamped, ultra sexy and chic New
heightens with the deepening of
Asia boasts a new attitude at altitude.
the music vibes, as the resident DJ
Designed in elegant hues of gold, brown
brings you invigorating tunes of house
and amber, lavishly decorated with
music, classics, new age and electro.
with an extensive list of wines in an ideal location for friendly drinks and night bites. Enjoy complimentary popcorn while watching the movie. The Eight Lounge is an ideal open air lounge to enjoy romantic escape. It is open every Friday and Saturday from 6.00pm to 1.00am, allow guests to enjoy enchantment of chill-out he 8 Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta,
a grand incandescent chandelier and set against the
The opening hour(s): 3.00pm to 1.00am (Sunday
backdrop of Singapore’s breathtaking horizons, New Asia
- Thursday) and 3.00pm to 3.00am (Friday &
will steal the limelight with an aesthetic panorama and a
Saturday). For further info contact Swissôtel The
enjoy exclusive ambience among glamorous modernity
superlative club-like atmosphere. Tantalize your senses
Stamford, Singapore,Tel +65 6431 6204
of Jakarta’s city skyscrapers. A classical movie will
Pacific Place proudly presents Open Air
music. For further info Please call 021 2550 1993 for reservations.
Cinema, a unique way to watch the movie and
with sundowner specials, sensuous cocktails, a generous Bambang, the Director of PT PennyRoos, was inspired by a collection of traditional French Bistros both in Paris and Lyon where some of the most famous Bistro’s can be found. “I wanted the interior to convey a sense of warmth and familiarity that would put guests at ease right away “ explain: Mrs. Bambang, who takes a hands Bistro Baron will offer all day dining starting with
on approach with all her projects. With the deep
breakfast through dinner, including teatime and brunch
blue paneling and wooden floors she has certainly
on the weekends. The breakfast menu will offer favorites
succeeded in creating a welcoming establishment
like French Toast, Crepes, Churros with chocolate dip
and the brass bars on the doors and below the bar
while lunch and dinner will include classics like gratinated
truly conjure up a Parisian neighborhood Bistro.
Onion Soup and Duck Confit as well as twists like the
The cozy open kitchen will also give patrons the
restaurants’ specialty, the Cote de Boeuf for 2-4 people,
chance to see the chefs in action as they send out
which is 1 kg of steak served on the bone and crisped in
their orders.
Nanny’s Pavillon BARN, The Flagship Store Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - This is the sixth outlet Nanny’s Pavillon! The concept of this outlet is BARN, Nanny’s flagship store is located at culinary tour area, Flavor Bliss 2, Kav.6 Unit B, AlamSutera,Tangerang. BARN is the latest concept from Nanny’s Pavillon. BARN is a storehouse but it’s just not a common storehouse. The uniqueness of storehouse Nanny’s Pavillon reflected in every detail of knick-knacks that decorate the entire restaurant area. Straw, barrelshaped bench, wooden barrels, as well as saddle
horses reinforce the building’s interior design consists of two floors, indoor and outdoor. In addition to promoting the interior design, Nanny’s Pavillon also have a lot of menu that were born from a family tradition that always doing gathering in every two months in their pavilion homes of their parents. This tradition is about to be transmitted to the customer through the dish that is taken from the recipe mainstay of every family member. And this time, you can also enjoy our new menu, that are called Sam’s portabello salad, Patty’s Passion Fruit Sangria, and Gwen’s Guava Fruit Sangria. Nanny’s Pavillon BARN Ph. +6221 29005067 / 68.
the oven. The teatime and dessert menus will serve up homemade pastries and cakes from recipes handpicked by
With its charming interior, meticulously prepared
the team.
foods, and well thought out drinks list, Bistro Baron will infuse some French tradition and soul
Located on the ground level of the Plaza Indonesia
into Jakarta’s bustling food scene and meet its
Extension, Bistro Baron , has driven up access and an
growing demand for quality food.
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illow Stream spas are open daily from 5:30am to 11:00pm - And you deserve more attention than you’ve been giving yourself lately. At the Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore, let us help you escape your fast-forward, mad current world and bring you to a quieter place to recover and to dive into life again – energized. We offer treatments that are based on tradition, like the Shirodhara inspired Peace & Quiet or Willow Stream Elements based on European Spa Kur rituals, or experiences that are based on lifestyle, such as High “Heals” for the shoppers or Evening Soiree, the perfect spa date for couples or the Singapore Luxury facial when you want it all. Other experiences are designed for pure pampering, stress relief & fabulous skin. To book your Willow Stream Spa experience, please call +65 6431 5600
TOUR de FRANCE CULINAIRE AT LA BRASSERIE RESTAURANT
The subtiles dishes come from Pays de la Loire, Bretagne, Normandie, Centre, Auvergne, Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône-Alpes, Italy, Ile-de-France Starting from “Passage du Gois La Barre-de-Monts” in Vendée, in July the various stages of the Tour de France will travel and across 10 regions of France and one region in Italy. Follow the culinary journey of the Tour de France with our Tour de France Culinaire at La Brasserie Restaurant in Le Méridien Jakarta from the 2nd to the 24th of July 2011. Originally started in 1911,the tour will be celebrating it’s hundred anniversary this year. European food lovers, and those in love with French Cuisine, can enjoy the buffet in La Brasserie for both lunch and dinner for Rp 195,000++ or for Rp 275,000++ including one glass of premium French wine. phone +6221 251.3131 ext. 3865
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FACE Just recently the journalist of Travel Addict Magz interviewed one of the founders of Mitra Budaya Indonesia Foundation. She is Mrs. Herawati Diah. The excerpt of the interview is presented below. Hope it can give us much knowledge about culture and tourism in Indonesia. Words by Henny D Siregar - Photo by Wawan Ismanto
cultural heritage etc. So, the founders are Rahmi Hatta,
Q: Not without the point of view of tourism that also
Yati Sulaiman, Rita Abdurrahman, Iwan Tirta and some
related to culture, what has to do to push our culture coming
other friend and I. We all are in a group of eight. We used
to the surface considering that the culture, by the present, is
to having a form of protecting the Indonesia culture that
ground down with acculturation and globalization?
was Seni Budaya Indonesia / Indonesia Art and Culture but it doesn’t exist anymore. We also have another form that is now called Lingkar Budaya Indonesia / Indonesia Band of Cultures. Lingkar Budaya is formed by the Late Fuad Hasan, Prof Tuti Herati, Prof Eddy Sediawati, Drs Nunu Supardi, Avi Arifin Siregar, Susrina Sanyoto S, Nani Sutrisno, Djaffar Assegaf. It is different with Mitra Budaya / Culture Partners. Culture Partners has some programs
Siti Latifah Herawati Diah Special envoy in Culture and Tourism Q: Problem of tourism in Indonesia often makes us, as
meanwhile Indonesia were still busy by building Hotel
people who are active in tourism sector, very tired. And
Indonesia. In one week you can see and visit all tourist
how do you think about it as a person who is active in
places in Thailand. After coming back from Thailand I was
conserving Indonesian cultures? What kind of challenges
more and more interested in advancing tourism sector in
you are facing in managing the foundation which is
Indonesia. By that moment, my husband and I had a big
engaged in Indonesia’s culture partners?
house in Jakarta which was located on intersection that we
A: I’m actually a nationalist that means that I have desire and am willing that my country is known in the worldwide so that it can attract many tourists from overseas coming to Indonesia. Then, I have also been interested in tourism sector when I accompanied my husband in Bangkok, as
Duta. It was the first hotel considered as the best one by Indonesian people. Thus, I concluded that infrastructures really have important role-play in our tourism so we can compete with Thailand and other countries.
the ambassador of Thailand in the 60’s. Indeed, Thailand
Q: What was the first viewpoint made you and your
is an interesting country with its temples and the coastal
friends found this culture partners foundation?
town Puket but Indonesia, in fact, more interesting. As you know, we have a lot of interesting places and cultural traces to visit than Thailand. When I have lived in Thailand in 1964-1965, I saw there were many tourists from American, Australia visiting Thailand. I wondered how it could happen. Apparently Thailand already had hotels to stay
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A: Our will to conserve Indonesian cultures have made us found this foundation. By protecting our culture it can attract tourists to visit Indonesia which has influence over our national cultures. Thus, don’t let us have no our own traditional clothes and be unable to appreciate the
such as, organizing events at the Temple of Borobudur but in Lingkar Budaya we have another goal, it is urging the government to separate culture with tourism. Q: Why has it to be separated? A: In the past culture used to be under Ministry of Culture and Education. That was just right. But culture and tourism are now under one department. That is Ministry for Tourism and Culture. We think the minister just focuses on tourism. He pays less attention for culture sector. Therefore we urge the government to consider separating it. Well, tourism is different with culture. Tourism is to selling and culture is to conserve and protect. But, anyhow, from culture sector you can also sell it that called arts. Such as art of painting, art of dancing, sculpture, local languages, soap opera, etc. Q: How far is your effort to separate the two sectors? A: So far we have sent mails to the President, MPR / People’s Consultative Assembly and others, such as political parties. Some political parties agree to separate it but some
A: So, at first infrastructures must be provided well and facilities are available as well, such as clean restrooms, hotels for example; hotel in Komodo Island. So far I knew the related parties show less interest in that matter. As you know, with all of that we can attract tourists easily to come to Indonesia. Q: As we know, conserving cultures is part of tourism and can become one of cultural tourism destinations. So, what do you think to organize it better and make it more attractive for tourists? What has to do? A: A lot of efforts we have done for it, also done by group of film artists and culture artists and they still have a participation in protecting and introduce the cultures, such as introducing our traditional puppets (wayang orang, wayang kulit, wayang kulit). Therefore, we must appreciate their efforts who introduce it to the International. What is more there is a gamelan group whose players are westerners. It is one of efforts of making our culture more attractive besides infrastructures. Q: Once again to make it clear, why has culture to be separated with tourism? A: Because it is just different and from the beginning we have founded this foundation is to focus on culture sector which has more aspects to conserve and protect and also has influence on tourism sector.
don’t. However, I think culture is more important than tourism because Indonesia has more culture traces than tourism.
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and she seemed so genuinely happy that so many fans turned
ŵŽŶĞLJ͕ ůŽŶŐ ĚƌŝǀĞ ĂŶĚ ĚĂŵŶ ƚƌĂĸĐ ǁĞƌĞ Ăůů ǁŽƌƚŚ ŝƚ͊
/ ĚĞĮŶŝƚĞůLJ ĨĞůƚ ůƵĐŬLJ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂůůLJ ŝŶƚĞƌĂĐƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĐƌŽǁĚ͘
out for what must have been a big gamble of a show on her
However this did not hinder the success of the show
ĞĨŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĞŶĐŽƌĞ͕ ƐŚĞ ŐŽƚ ĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞ͛Ɛ ŚĂŶĚƐ ƵƉ ǁŝƚŚ ŚĞƌ
ƚĞĂŵ͛Ɛ ĞŶĚ͘
in the least. I consider this a true testament to the
ůĂƚĞƐƚ ƐŝŶŐůĞ͕͟WƵƚ zŽƵƌ ,ĂŶĚƐ hƉ ;/Ĩ zŽƵ &ĞĞů >ŽǀĞͿ͘͟ / ĨĞůƚ
ĐĂƉĂďŝůŝƟĞƐ ŽĨ <LJůŝĞ ĂƐ Ă ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞƌ͘ &ĂŵŽƵƐ ĨŽƌ ƐĐĞŶĞͲ
ƚŚĞ ůŽǀĞ͘ ^ŚĞ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŵLJ ĨĂǀŽƌŝƚĞ <LJůŝĞ ƐŽŶŐ͕ ͞KŶ Ă
ƐƚĞĂůŝŶŐ ĐŽƐƚƵŵĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŵĞĚ ĂĐƚƐ͕ DƐ͘ DŝŶŽŐƵĞ͛Ɛ
^ŚĞ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŚĞƌ ďĂĐŬͲƵƉ ƐŝŶŐĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚͲ͟^ƉŝŶŶŝŶŐ
EŝŐŚƚ >ŝŬĞ dŚŝƐ͘͟ ^ŚĞ ĞŶĚĞĚ ŝƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƐĞŶƐƵĂů ĂŶĚ ƐĞdžƵĂů
Aphrodite tour did not disappoint. Ascending from the
ƌŽƵŶĚ͘͟ dŚĞŶ ƐŚĞ ƉƵůůĞĚ ŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĐŚĂŝƌƐ ĨŽƌ ŵŝŵŝĐ ƚŚĞ
ŚŝƚƐ ͞ ůů dŚĞ >ŽǀĞƌƐ͘͟
ŇŽŽƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂĨŽƌĞŵĞŶƟŽŶĞĚ ĐůĂŵ ƐŚĞůů͕ <LJůŝĞ ŽƉĞŶĞĚ
ǀŝĚĞŽ ĐŚŽƌĞŽŐƌĂƉŚLJ ŽĨ ŚĞƌ ƐŵĂƐŚ ĚĂŶĐĞ Śŝƚ͕ ͞'Ğƚ KƵƩĂ
ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƟƚůĞ ƚƌĂĐŬ ĨƌŽŵ ŚĞƌ ϮϬϭϬ ĂůďƵŵ͕ ͞ ƉŚƌŽĚŝƚĞ͘͟
DLJ tĂLJ͟ ^ƵĐŚ Ă ďůĂƐƚ͕ DƐ͘ DŝŶŽŐƵĞ͘ ^ŚĞ ŬŶŽǁƐ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ
Her screaming fans smiled adoringly as she embraced
pull out all the stops. Other favorite moments included a
ŚĞƌ ŝŶŶĞƌ ŐŽĚĚĞƐƐ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁĞŶƚ ŽŶ ƚŽ ĐŽǀĞƌ ͞dŚĞ KŶĞ͟
ƐůŽǁĞĚ ĚŽǁŶ͕ ƐĞdžLJ ƌĞŶĚŝƟŽŶ ŽĨ ͞^ůŽǁ͕͟ Žī ŽĚLJ >ĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘
ĂŶĚ ͟tŽǁ͟ ĨƌŽŵ ŚĞƌ ůĂƐƚ ƐƚƵĚŝŽ ĂůďƵŵ͕ y͘ KŶůLJ <LJůŝĞ ĐĂŶ
<LJůŝĞ ŝƐ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚĞĚ ďLJ ŚĞƌ ďƵƌůĞƐƋƵĞ ĨĞŵĂůĞ ĚĂŶĐĞƌƐ
ŐƌĂĐĞ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂŐĞ ƌŝĚŝŶŐ Ă ĐŚĂƌŝŽƚ ĐĂƌƌŝĞĚ ďLJ Ɛŝdž ƐĐĂŶƟůLJ
ĂŶĚ ĨĞĂƚŚĞƌ ĨĂŶƐ͘ ^Ž ƐƵůƚƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƐĞdžLJ ƵŶƟů ƐŚĞ ŬŝĐŬĞĚ ŝƚ
ĐůĂĚ ŵĞŶ ƐŝŶŐŝŶŐ ͞/ ĞůŝĞǀĞ /Ŷ zŽƵ͘͟ ŶĚ ƚŚĞŶ <LJůŝĞ
ƵƉ Ă ŶŽƚĐŚ ƚŽ Ă ƚŚƌŽďďŝŶŐ ĚĂŶĐĞ ďĞĂƚ͘ DŽƌĞ ŚŽƚŶĞƐƐ
ƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƵƉ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƚ ǁŝƚŚ ͞ ƵƉŝĚ ŽLJ͘͟ tĞĂƌŝŶŐ Ă DŽƵůŝŶ
ĨŽůůŽǁĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ͞ ŽŶĮĚĞ /Ŷ DĞ͟ ĂŶĚ ͟ ĂŶ͛ƚ 'Ğƚ zŽƵ KƵƚ ŽĨ
ZŽƵŐĞͲŝŶƐƉŝƌĞĚ ďůĂĐŬ ĨĞĂƚŚĞƌ ŐŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŽƉ ŚĂƚ͕ ƐŚĞ
DLJ ,ĞĂĚ͟ ĂŶĚ ͞/Ŷ DLJ ƌŵƐ͘͟ Ƶƚ ŝƚ ǁĂƐ ͞>ŽŽŬŝŶŐ &Žƌ ĂŶ
ƉůĂLJĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĞƌ ŐĂLJ ĨĂŶ ďĂƐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĂĞƌŝĂů ĐƵƉŝĚƐ ŇLJŝŶŐ͘
ŶŐĞů͟ Žī ƉŚƌŽĚŝƚĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŐŽƚ ŵĞ ĞdžĐŝƚĞĚ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚƌĞĞ hot angels (aka male dancers) who ascend from behind the stage and I loved it.
The Show Girl Return, The Aphrodite Tour Live in Jakarta, 27th June 2011 @ Sentul International Convention Center, Indonesia. words & photos by Vembry Dwitama
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ůŽĐĂů ƚĂůĞŶƚƐ :Ɛ ĂŶĚ D ĨƌŽŵ :ĂŬĂƌƚĂ͕ ^ŝŶŐĂƉŽƌĞ͕ zŽŐLJĂ͕ ĂŶĚƵŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĂƚĂŵ͘ ůƐŽ ŝƚ ŚĂƐ ŚĂĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ Ă ďŝŬŝŶŝ ƐŚŽǁ ďLJ dŚĞ sĂůĞŶƟŶŽ ƐĞĐƌĞƚ ĂŶĚ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞƐ ďLJ ďƵŶĐŚ ŽĨ ƚŽƉ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƐĞdžLJ ŵŽĚĞůƐ ǁĞƌĞ ƚŽƚĂůůLJ ŬŝĐŬŝŶŐ Žī ƚŚĞ ĐƌŽǁĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ͊ KŚ ǁĞůů Ͳ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŶ ƐĞƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƌƚLJ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶŝŐŚƚ ƵŶƟů ǁĞ ŵĞƚ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŶƌŝƐĞ for the next day.
ƐĐĞŶĞƌLJ ŽĨ EŝƌǁĂŶĂ 'ĂƌĚĞŶƐZĞƐŽƌƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŐůĂŵŽƌŽƵƐ ƐĞƚ
The Fashion TV’s Bikini Beach Party
up with a touch of modernity and it became a huge dance
– 14th May 2011 at Nirwana Gardens
ŇŽŽƌ ĂƌĞĂ ĂŶĚ ƌƵŶǁĂLJ ĨĂƐŚŝŽŶ ƐŚŽǁ ƚŽ ďƌŝŶŐ Ăůů ƉĂƌƚLJ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁĞƐƚ ĚĂŶĐŝŶŐ ƌĞǀŽůƵƟŽŶ ďLJ ĂŶ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů :Ͳ
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Resorts, Lagoi- Bintan Island, Indonesia.
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Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia
ƚŽ ŝƚƐ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐ ĂƐ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ĚĞƐƟŶĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ďŽƚŚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƉůĞĂƐƵƌĞ͘ ŝŶƚĂŶ ŝƐ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďůĞ ǀŝĂ Ă ϱϱͲŵŝŶƵƚĞ ƌŝĚĞ ŽŶ Ă ŚŝŐŚ ƐƉĞĞĚ ĐĂƚĂŵĂƌĂŶ ĨƌŽŵ ^ŝŶŐĂƉŽƌĞ͛Ɛ
KǀĞƌůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ^ŽƵƚŚ ŚŝŶĂ ^ĞĂ͕ ϲϭ ůƵdžƵƌŝŽƵƐůLJ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚ
dĂŶĂŚ DĞƌĂŚ &ĞƌƌLJ dĞƌŵŝŶĂů Žƌ &ĞƌƌLJ dĞƌŵŝŶĂů Ăƚ ĂƚĂŵ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ͘
villas are built into the forested slopes above a secluded bay. All
^ƉĞĂƌŚĞĂĚŝŶŐ ůƵď DĞĚ ŝŶƚĂŶ /ƐůĂŶĚ͛Ɛ ŝŶƚĞƌŝŽƌ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ĂƐ ǁĞůů
ǀŝůůĂƐ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞ Ă ŬŝŶŐͲƐŝnjĞĚ ĨŽƵƌͲƉŽƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚ͕ ĞŶƐƵŝƚĞ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ
ĂƐ ŽƚŚĞƌ ůƵď DĞĚ ƌĞƐŽƌƚƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ůƵď DĞĚ <ĂďŝƌĂ ĂŶĚ ^ĂŚŽƌŽ
ƐƵŶŬĞŶ ďĂƚŚƐ͘ ĂĐŚ WŽŽů sŝůůĂ ŝƐ ĞƋƵŝƉƉĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƐƵŶĚĞĐŬ
ŝŶ :ĂƉĂŶ ŝƐ &ƌĞŶĐŚ ĞƐŝŐŶĞƌ͕ DƐ ĞůƉŚŝŶĞ >ĞŽŶ͘ ͞tĞ ƐƚĂLJĞĚ
and swimming pool that overlook the sea.
ĂǁĂLJ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĂůŝŶĞƐĞ ƐƚLJůĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů ƌĞƐŽƌƚ ǁŚŝĐŚ ƟĞƐ ŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŝŵĂŐĞ ŽĨ ůƵď DĞĚ͕ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŝƐ ŚŝŐŚ ĨŽƌƚƌĞƐƐ͕ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ
ĂŶLJĂŶ dƌĞĞ ŝŶƚĂŶ ^ŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ dĂŶũŽŶŐ ^ĂŝĚ ŽŶ Ă ƐĞĐůƵĚĞĚ
ƉƵƌĞ ƐŚĂƉĞƐ͕ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ĮďƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ LJĞƚ ǀĞƌLJ ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ͘͟
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Celebrating of Masculinity in Nadaam Festival. Naadam Festival is Mongolian major holiday and a
There is no ring in Mongolian wrestling, the aim is
wonderful time to experience the culture and people of
simply to throw one’s opponent to the ground. A hand on
this amazing land. The festival has its roots in the nomad
the ground is permitted, but only one. Enkhbat told me
wedding assemblies and hunting extravaganzas of the
that they used to wear tunics but this was abandoned
Mongol Army. The opening ceremony features marches
after a woman entered in disguise and became champion.
and music from soldiers, monks and athletes before the
So now the competitors only wear a small pair of pants
real fun begins!
and a sleeved piece of clothing that leaves the chest bare.
Naadam is the most important festival in Mongolia,
It is organizes between 11-13th of July in every
a week of horse riding, archery and wrestling, which
year throughout all of soums, provinces and cities at the
unfortunately ended yesterday. I must settle for repeats
same time and includes competition of the fastest horses’
of the wrestling final, which was watched with even
racing, wrestling of powerful wrestlers and archery that
greater interest than usual, as the reigning champion of
named as Eriin Gurvan Naadam.
the last eight years had abdicated on reaching the semifinal, thus guaranteeing a new champion.
Typically it’s the wrestling that really draws in the crowds. There are no age or weight restrictions, but the
In the Naadam Stadium, the three sporting passions
objective is to pin one’s opponent to the ground with his
of Mongolians, horse racing, wrestling and archery, are
elbow or knee. The winner is awarded the title of ‘Avarga’
played out over 2 days. But if you don’t want to watch
or Titan.
sports all the time, there’s plenty to see and do outside –food, music, crafts or just watching people and culture. This is the best time to see the Mongolian people and soak up the party atmosphere!
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Tai Fung (PS); Din Tai Fung (PSA); Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;place (Citos); Elbow Room; Emilie Resto; Equinox Resto; Euphoria Wine & Dine; Gourmet World; Hacienda Mexican Bar; Heaven Lounge & Club; Imperium Executive Club; Kenny Rogers Roasters Resto; KOI Resto; Kopitiam; KINOKUNIYA Plaza Senayan; La Brasserie; Lara Djonggrang; Loewy; Mambo Carribean Bistro; Mezzaluna Dining; Minus 2; Mojito Lounge; Orleans Bistro; pacific Restaurant & Lounge; Poste Kitchen Bar; Potato Head & Bar; Puran Wine & Liquor Bar; Rakuzen Resto; Red & White; Ropongi Papa; Sailendra Restaurant; Seoul Garden; Shabu Tei; Signatures Restaurant; Smoking Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ & Lounge; Spageddies; Ta Huang Resto; Takemori (Dharmawangsa); The Chatteau & Tobbacos; The Ducking Resto; The Kampus Resto; The Manhattan Fish Market; The Royal Kitchen; Torigen Resto; Tree House; Vino Embassy; Wine & Spirit Circle; White Hunter; JAKARTA PUSAT Klinik Kyoei; Celebrity Fitness EX-Plaza; Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym Thamrin Boulevard; Afterhour; AL Nafeura Restaurant; Apero Wine & Lounge Bar; Baumma Brasserie; Bistro Boulevard; Black Cat Jazz; Chillis Grill & Bar; Churcill Wine & Cigar Bar; Cuba Libre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bar & Cigar Lounge; Jun Njan Seafood Resto; Lyon Resto; Mad for Garlic; Melt Dine & Wine; Pendopo Lounge; Porta Venezia; Rustique Grill & Wine; Samarra Resto; Social House Resto; Takemori (GI); Kiyadon Sushi (GI); tator Coffee (GI); The CafĂŠ Cartel; Toroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ Ribs & Steak; Vintage; Waraku (GI); JAKARTA BARAT Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym Mall Ciputra; CafĂŠ Gourmet Bandara; JAKARTA UTARA Celebrity Fitness La Piazza; Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym Pantai Indah Kapuk; Gold`s Gym Mal Of Indonesia; Celebrity Fitness Pluit Junction; Apollo Bar & Lounge; Cabana Beach Bar; The Wine Cellar; JAKARTA TIMUR Fitness First Cibubur Junction, Ade Rai Club Fitness; TANGGERANG Celebrity Fitness Supermal Karawaci; Celebrity Fitness Teras Kota.
GOLF COURSE JAKARTA SELATAN Pondoh Indah Golf Course; Rancamaya Golf & Country Club; JAKARTA PUSAT Senayan Golf Club; JAKARTA TIMUR Jakarta Golf Club; Royale Jakarta Golf Club; JAKARTA UTARA Gading Raya Golf. www.traveladdictmagz.com
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