Edition Mei 2014

Vol. IX May 2014

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an Island of Million Me mories

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It’s time to develop Beyond Bali It is not a coincidence that tourist destinations Beyond Bali now become a trending topic. There is a strong reason behind the shifting of tourist interest to destinations beyond Bali. These destinations are not only beautiful, but also offer great potentials. Thus, currently there is a synergy between the central government and tourism industry to sustainably promote tourist destinations Beyond Bali.

This moment is used well by tourism industry in Bali. They initiated the event Bali and Beyond Travel fair, which was held on 10 – 14 April, 2014.

The idea to hold BBTF was the result of the cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and ASITA and Regional Tourism Promotional Board. The event with the theme of ‘Gateway to Indonesia Creative Tourism was firstly held in Indonesia by inviting domestic and international buyers and sellers. It was attended by 418 buyers from China, India, Australia and big tour operator from Europe. As many as 437 sellers also attended the travel fair.

It was such a great opportunity to promote Beyond Bali tourist destinations by using Bali’s popularity, which continuously becomes ‘the best destination in the world.’

Therefore, this event should be supported by all elements involved in tourism industry, including the local government. Let’s use this moment to introduce and promote destinations other than Bali, which have great tourism potentials.

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Focus

10 | The Charms of Banyuwangi

14 | A New Paradigm News

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18 | 23 | NTT Seriously Develop NTT

Tourism Sector

News

2,000 Tourists to Enliven ASPAC 2014 in Bali My Family

A new way to enjoy Bali From an eye of a kid

26 | Recording Ende

the traces of Soekarno in Ende

30 | Wulla Poddu West Sumba

34 | Pangandaran Continues Event and Destination

Making Improvement

38 | The Charming Event and Destination

Garut Silk Weaving

39 | Snakeskin fruit chips Event and Destination

42 | Find a new life in Plataran Bali

Canggu Bali

42 | Yoga in Bali has Bali

a new arrival

32 | Exploring the beauty of Event and Destination

Pindul Cave Yogyakarta

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Shows the blue flame of burning sulfur at the crater of the Kawah Ijen Volcano in Banyuwangi Regency,East Java Province. The natural phenomenon which can be seen at night is caused by sulfuric gases from the volcano which ignite into blue flames when they come into contact with the air.

Ijen Crater Banyuwangi Photo By Sonny Tumbelaka

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The Charms of B

anyuwangi Regency in East Java is currently actively promoting its tourism potentials. It has more than just beautiful natural panorama to offer, but also unique culture and delicious traditional culinary. Banyuwangi offers exotic white sandy beach and Ijen crater with its blue fire.

Over the past few years, the local government of Banyuwangi promotes three main natural tourist destinations located in three different areas called the Diamond Triangle. The Diamond Triangle consists of: ● Ijen Crater in Baluran National Park, Licin ● Sukomade Meru Betiri National Park, Pesanggaran ● Plengkung in Alas Purwo National Park, Tegaldlimo Diamond Triangle is a branding for three main tourist destinations in Banyuwangi. If we draw a straight line to connect the three areas, it will form a triangle. Each of them has its own uniqueness that cannot be found in other areas in the country. Ijen Crater is famous for its mysterious sulfur crater, Plengkung beach is known for its great and rare waves favorite by international surfers and Sukamade beach is bestknown as turtle breeding. More interestingly, these three areas are located in three different national parks.

Sukomade Beach is located around 97 kilometers to the southwest of Banyuwangi city. It is a calm and beautiful beach. The beach was first discovered by the Dutch in 1927. Rubber, coffee and cocoa are planted in the 1200 hectare area. Sukomade is a protected natural forest in East Java that related to turtle breeding.

A night trip to Sukomade was unforgettable. Visitors were guided by experienced forest guides to see turtles coming to the beach and breed on the sand. Female turtles usually hatch hundreds of eggs, which are buried under the sand on the beach. They usually arrive on the beach at around 7.30 pm and back to the sea at 12 am. November to March is the breeding season for

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turtle. Along the way to Sukomade is quite challenging. Visitors can stop at Rajegwesi beach and then the Green Bay. Traveling in the early morning and watching wild animals on the savannah are going to be an impressive experience.

Sukamade Beach is located in Meru Betiri National Park, therefore it is potential to be developed into eco-tourism.

Activities that can be done here are observing turtles lying eggs, the release of hatchlings, and bird-watching, camping, observing rafflesia and canoeing.

Tourist facilities available in this area include: lodging, camping ground, meeting hall, shelter, trail, information center, laboratory and working hut.

Another tourist destination located in Sukamade beach is the mangrove forest in the eastern mouth of SUkamade Beach. This river is suitable for canoeing while doing the bird-watching. There are many birds that can be watched here such as rook-roko, sea eagle, sea pigeon and many more.

The beach can be reached by private vehicle or public transport. From Banyuwangi, we have to go to Pesanggaran (60 km) and then continue the trip to Sarongan (20km) by public transport or truck. Sarongan – Rajegwesi – Sukamade (17km).

Gandrung dance

Ijen Crater Ijen Crater is located at the altitude of 2,386 above the sea level. It is the biggest lake crater on Java Island. The ellipse-shaped crater has the size of approximately 960 x 600 m with lake water surface elevation of 2140 m above the sea level, depth of 200 m. It is also the lake with the highest level of acid with ph of 0.5. Ijen crater is a beautiful sulfur stone garden.

Sulfur miners who are going up and down the crater area has become a daily sight here. Around 100 people carried yellowish stones on their shoulders. The burden carried on their shoulders reached 80 – 120 kg. These workers can collect up to 6 – 7 tons of sulfur per day.

From Paltuding post in Ijen crater, we can see other mountains around such

as Mount Merapi, Widodaren, Ranti and Mount Papak.

Climbing to the crater, visitors will pass Pondok Bunder, which was built during the occupancy of Dutch colonialism. It is a half-circle building, which main function was to measure the rainfall. This area offers cool and fresh air as well as a spot for bird-watching.

Edelweiss can be found from July to September.

How to get there?

Access road from Banyuwangi to Mount Ijen is relatively good for various vehicles. Along the way from the entrance gate in Jambu village to Mount Ijen and the last post in Paltuding has been asphalted.

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Banyuwangi

Plengkung Plengkung is known among foreign tourists as the G-Land. It is a surfers’

paradise for both domestic and international surfers. The G comes from the word Grajagan, it is a bay which has huge waves. G-Land is surrounded by natural tropical rain forest. The best time for surfing is in May until October.

G-Land offers the best surfing spot for professional surfers considering the waves that could reach 5-meter high.

Most of the surfers departed from Bali through Banyuwangi or directly go to G-Land. They rent a boat to Plengkung Beach. Cottages and jungle camps are available near the beach for surfers to stay in.

How to get there?

Plengkung beach is located in the southern coast of Banyuwangi. Visitors can reach the beach via land and water.

Land route: Banyuwangi-Kalipahit (59 Km) by Bus, Kalipahit-Pasaranyar (3 Km) by ojeg or rented car, Pasaranyar Trianggulasi-Pancur (15 Km), Pancur-Plengkung (9 Km) by special vehicle.

Water route: Banyuwangi-Benculuk (35 Km) by bus or public transport, Benculuk-Grajagan (18 Km) and Grajagan Plengkung by Speet Boat.

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Mount Ijen can be reached by public transport from Banyuwangi. Take Banyuwangi – Licin – Jambu route, which has the distance of approximately 45 km.

From Jambu, the trip will be continued to Paltuding by rented car. Paltuding is the main entrance to Ijen Crater.

From Paltuding walk a distance of approximately 3 km and the early track that has the distance of 1.5 km is quite heavy for it is going uphill. Most of the lines have a slope of 25-35 degrees.

The sandy soil makes it more challenging to climb up. We still have to go through rocky track as far as 200 m before reaching the crater.

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Ijen Crater Ijen is a beautiful place. At the top of it, there is a crater of Ijen, caldera and stunning green lake. This place is a favorite place of foreign tourists in Banyuwangi. You can travel from the Tamansari Village Nowadays, the way to Ijen Paltuding is not too difficult, just a lot of uphill path that keep up our adrenaline. Moreover, if we pass the tracks Erek Erek, tilt and hills are also quite challenging. For those who want to use a personal vehicle, they could use a four wheel drive or double axel cars. You could park the car in Poltuding post, then continued with tracking to the top.

It will be more amazing if you hike

during early morning. Since the moment the blue fire that there are only two in the World, one of them after Alaska, you could see at Mount Ijen. It is an exhausting trip for approximately two hours, but once you are up there, all will be paid by the beauty of Mount Ijen.

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his city is well known as “Sunrise of Java�, it has a million of wonderful scenery that could not be missed.

Banyuwangi is the largest district in East Java. Its area is quite diverse, from lowland to mountains. It is in the southern coastal areas, unspoiled natural Banyuwangi.

With an area of 5,800 km2, all things that exist in Banyuwangi are very interesting to be discussed, both in terms of cultural, natural, or even culinary tourism.

Geographically, Banyuwangi is located in an area that is still green in nature and wild like a safari in Africa, plus the proximity to the Indian Ocean. Here are some of the natural tourist destinations (ecotourism) that can be visited in Banyuwangi:

some of the stopover.

Rajegwesi Beach Rajegwesi beach is at the Sarongan village. This place is also part of the Meru Betiri National Park. It is quite far from the Banyuwangi city. A very clean beach with a very friendly local community will welcome you with warm greetings. The beach is surrounded by the green hill scenery. This beach is close to the mountain, so it has a cool breeze not like the other beach. The current is not too high, so it is perfect for swimming.

Sukamade Sukamade Beach is also known as a part of Meru Betiri National Park. It is an intensive zone for the use of turtle eggs observation and hatchlings release.

Here, visitors could witness lively when turtle nesting.

For those seeking the atmosphere of the beach that is still beautiful and natural, Sukamade beach could be an alternative to visit. The beach is located in Betiri Meru National Park is included in the row of the south coast so it is not surprising that the waves sre suitable for surfing.

Other attractions in Coastal mangrove forests Sukamade is located at the eastern mouth of Sukamade. River around mangrove can be used for canoeing while doing bird watching.

Pulau Merah “Red Island”

Plengkung Beach (G-Land) Surfing is what we had in mind when hearing the name Plengkung or what we call the G-land. Indeed, this place is crowned world surfing paradise lovers.

Waves at G-Land is the second longest and highest waves after Hawaii. Many foreign tourists from Australia, America and New Zealand visit this place.

The place that has the perfect waves is in the South of Banyuwangi. Precisely, it is in the Alas Purwo National Park (TNAP). Along the way we could see the beauty of unspoiled tropical forests. Before arriving at the G-Land, we could stop for a moment while watching the beach Triangulation deer that roam freely. In this place, we can also see

Pulau Merah or Red Island is located at the southern of Banyuwangi district.

Reaching this area, you need to drive around 2 until 3 hours from Banyuwangi city. White sandy beach is ready to welcome all the visitors. Pulau Merah or Red Island is named by the hill surrounding the beach that has red in color from the soil. All the visitor will loved to spend their whole day seeing the beautiful scenery and the amazing waves. In 2013, there was an international surfing competition held in this beach.

Teluk Hijau “ The Green Bay” The Green Bay is a bit furthermore than the Red Island, it takes 3 until 4 hours driving.The beginning of the way, it is smooth, but when the road is separated, you will find rocky road. Arriving at the location, you will need to walk for

about 2km or 1 hour to finally takes you to the beach. It will pays all by the stunning scenery of the beach, white sand, clear sky and amazing crystal clear water. If you are lucky, you could find the local community in fur or we usually call them monkeys.

Baluran National Park Baluran National Park or we could call it “Africa van Java”. Taman Nasional Baluran, kerap disebut sebagai Africa Van Java. The area which is also a conservation of a flora and fauna is located approximately 35 miles from downtown Banyuwangi. There sprawling grassland (savanna) as a home for wildlife such as buffalo, deer and other protected wildlife.

Baluran National Park also has a thick mangroves in the side of the beach. The beach is also still clean and clear, you could do a snorkelling to see the amazing coral reefs.

Lider Waterfall Lider is located in the Sumber Arum village. It is the best and the highest waterfall in Banyuwangi. But it is quite challenging to go here as the road is still a soil and rocky road. You have to pass a forest and after you reach the village, you still need to walk to this location. The terrain is very dangerous, so you need to be an adventoureous person to enjoy this trip. Like other area, you have to prepare your eyes to get ready to see the perfect scenery in your lifetime.

Kalibendo Agrotourism This place is located at the west of downtown Banyuwangi approximately about 20 km from the city. Right on the path to Ijen crater. Thisnplace is located in the plateau so that the air is cool and still natural. The plantation that you could find here are clove plantations, rubber, coffee and other crops.

You could also find a nice and beautiful river, so not surprisingly that Kalibendo is a favorite place for a visitor.

The main attraction of this place is the natural,cool air and the traditional village ambience.

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News

The 8th UNWTO Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme MICE:

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A New Paradigm for Tourism

Sapta Nirwandar (left)

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NWTO’s Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and Strategy was held on 28 April – 1 May, 2014. Similar programme has been done seven times with different topic of discussion on each training. This year, the theme is MICE: A New Paradigm of Tourism. MICE industry, which is the main segment of tourism industry has been recognized through its contribution in the economic development throroughly such as the increase of tourist spending, knowledge, innovation and creativity and the decrease of seasonal tourism.

The role of MICE in tourism industry is developing and has become diversification of tourism product, which is continue developed by various countries.

Asia Pacific is a region with high growth of MICE industry such as Australia, Japan, Korea and Singapore. Those countries have many MICE events every year. This training is aimed at improving the ability of participants in designing strategies and programs for MICE development. The training is also aimed to gather the participants that consists of stakeholder who handle MICE industry in Asia Pacific to meet and share the development of MICE industry in their respective countries. They also shared experience and improve cooperation to develop MICE industry.

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abroad received free ticket and accommodation during the training in Indonesia. There are 23 participants from 20 countries in Asia Pacific region. This shows the great attraction of Indonesia (Bali) so that many foreign people want to visit. Hopefully, after the training, participants will return to their countries and spread the information about Indonesia tourism to people in their countries.

In 2013, the number of international tourists traveling increased 5% compared to the previous year with a revenue of Rp 1,087 billion (Rp 1,035 billion in 2012). The highest growth took place in Asia Pacific, where the growth reached 6% or as many as 248 million people (234 million people in 2012). International tourist visit to Indonesia in 2013 reached 8.8 million people, which means it is only 0.008% of the total international tourists although the growth is above the world average figure or Asia Pacific, which is 9.42%. There are plenty of works that Indonesia should do to continue increasing tourist arrival, especially considering the prediction of UNWTO saying that international tourist arrival will reach 1.8 billion tourists in 2030 and 535 million of them are in Asia Pacific regions. One of the segments that is taken in account is the development of MICE and Special Interest Tourism, which now become growing business in Asia Pacific, including in Indonesia. Indonesia is considered to have big MICE potentials.

The training was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cre-

ative Economy Sapta Nirwandar and attended by UNWTO Director of Asia and Pacific Regional Programme Mr. Xu Jing on Monday (28/4) in Grand Inna Kuta Hotel. According to Sapta,”All tourism industry will grow fast if MICE industry and diversification of tourism products are growing. It is considering that people participate in MICE will also become tourists. They will travel, stay in a hotel and many more. Conversely, regular tourists are not necessarilly MICE tourists.”

There are many areas in Indonesia that have good MICE infrastructure such as Bali, Jakarta, Medan, Manado and Makasar. Indonesia is currently establishing a cooperation with WTO to continue developing MICE tourism in the country.

MICE tourists have big spending, which three times higher than regular tourists. The government should also encourage domestic meeting and continue supporting MICE implementation in the country. There are many institutions and companies that hold annual meeting, seminar, workshop and many more and those can be classified as MICE industry. Mr. Xu Jing said that the executive meeting like this becomes significant moment for information and knowledge exchange, building network and preparing MICE scheme in each country. The development of MICE industry in 2014 is projected to reach 5% and this can be seen from the growing MICE business in Indonesia and China.

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he expansion and renovation of Ngurah Rai International Airport is planned to be completed by the end of June this year. Currently, some workers are renovating the domestic terminal, particularly decorating the building with Balinese ornaments.

General Manager of Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai International Airport I Gusti Ngurah Ardhita said that the completion of the total airport expansion with the budget of around Rp 3 trillion is only waiting for the readiness of the domestic terminal. By this expansion, Ngurah Rai Airport is predicted to be able to accommodate 25 million passengers per year until 2025.

“We hope there will be no problems and everything is in accordance to the completion schedule by the end of this June. We are ready to provide the best service to passengers. Currently, the

airport is still under renovation. Angkasa Pura I is working hard to improve the appearance of the airport and to optimally provide the best service. This is not merely an expansion, AP I also rearrange the commercial area,” he said.

The width of the international terminal is now expanded to 120,000 sqm from 65,800 sqm and has started operating in November 2013. Domestic terminal is expanded from 65,800 sqm to 13,300 sqm.

“In terms of system, the international terminal has implemented the baggage handling and checking system starting from April 2014. This is a non- X Ray system in the international gate, especially for passengers’ luggage.

Waiting for the domestic terminal to be ready, the airport management has postponed the increase of airport tax from Rp 40,000 to Rp 75,000 per pas-

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Ngurah Rai International Airport Renovation to Finish End of June

senger. The new airport tax, which increased from Rp 150,000 to Rp 200,000 per passenger, has been implemented in the international terminal.

“We’re going to finish the renovation first. After that, we’re going to apply the new airport tax for domestic terminal.

The provincial government of Bali is planning to build the second international airport in Buleleng regency with the completion target in 2018. The location will be determined later,” said Ardhita. (*/ant)

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BBTF to strengthen tourism promotional events in Indonesia

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inistry of Tourism and Creative Economy in cooperation with ASITA Bali is going to hold Bali and Beyond Travel Fair that will be held on 10 – 14 June, 2014. This event is designed to strengthen the promotion of tourism and creative economy throughout Indonesia. It is held in Bali for Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The promotional event is expected to be effective in increasing tourist visit to various tourist destinations in Indonesia.

“Bali and Beyond Travel Fair is aimed to strengthen the existing events for building the image of Indonesia and introducing Beyond Bali destinations. Bali is now crowded by tourists, therefore it is considered to be the right time to promote other areas, which also have uniqueness,” said Esthy Reko Astuty, Director General Tourism Marketing, in Sapta Pesona Building on Thursday (17/4).

Esthy said further that the idea to hold BBTF is the result of the cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and

Creative Economy and ASITA and Regional Tourism Promotional Board. This is the first event held in Indonesia that invites domestic and international buyers and sellers. The theme is ‘Gateway to Indonesia Creative Tourism.’ This can be a sustainable event considering the positive response from buyers and sellers. BBTF is a perfect event to promote various tourist destinations in Indonesia.

So far, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy serves as facilitator that gather buyers and sellers to meet in the travel fair. Later, buyers and sellers might make agreement and cooperation, which will be followed up after the event.

“The target of transaction in BBTF is set on the figure of Rp 3-5 trillion. Considering the high interest of the society towards this event, we believe that the target can be reached,” said Esthy. In the implementation, buyers will be divided into classes, which are platinum, silver and gold. Platinum class is for buyers who will have the transaction value above USD 10,000, silver class is for buyers with the transac

tion value around USD 5,000 – 10,000 and gold class class is for buyers with the transaction value below USD 5,000. This classification is part of the marketing strategy that is aimed to measure how far a buyer can sell products. Later, transaction target will also be set between buyer to buyer and buyer to seller. Several regions have confirmed their readiness to participate in the event such as West Java, Labuan Bajo and Bali.

Chairperson of ASITA Bali, who is also the chairperson of BBTF, Ketut Ardana said, “BBTF is expected to be a worldclass tourism event and can be something that Indonesia is proud of. There will be 418 buyers who will attend the travel fair, such as China, India, Australia and big tour operators from Europe and 437 sellers. Other areas are expected to actively participate in promoting tourism potentials and destinations in each area.

In the future, this travel fair will become an annual event so that people will get used to it and ready to welcome the promotional event.

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2,000 Tourists to Enliven ASPAC 2014 in Bali

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round 2,000 adventure enthusiast from 18 countries will enliven an event titled “Asia Pacific Hash (ASPAC) 2014” in Bali starting on May 8.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said in Denpasar that those tourists are going to visit natural tourist attractions, historical sites, enjoy local culinary and stay in the local people’s houses. These hashers love traveling to villages looking for unique experiences while having a vacation and doing sport.

“The event which has the full title of

Wonderful Adventure Indonesia: Asia Pacific Hash (WAI: ASPAC 2014) is the initiative of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. The event is considered to provide wide double-effect of tourism to the community. It is considering the successful implementation of International Hash in Borobudur, Central Java in 2012,” Mari said.

The event held on 8 – 13 May 2014 will be held in Bali, Lombok (NTB), Labuan Bajo and Komodo Island (NTT).

In Bali, ASPAC 2014 is held on 8 – 10 May. Participants are going to visit and explore Sanur Beach area (Denpasar), Sangeh (Badung regency), Margarana Heroes’ Cemetery (Tabanan Regency), Tampaksiring Palace (Gianyar Regency), and Goa Lawah (Klungkung Regency). The distance for each route is varying from 5 to 12 kilometers.

There are 18 countries registered to the event, namely: Australia, Austria, Brunei Darussalam, China, Denmark, UK, German, Holland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippine, Singapore, Taiwan, and the USA.

“Special interest tourists would be more advantageous for they usually stay longer with an average length of stay around three weeks and spending reached USD 3,000 per tourist. Thus, 2,000 ASPAC participants are estimated to contribute significantly considering that general tourist usually spend USD 1, 140,” said Mari.

Chairperson ASPAC 2014 Supriyadi said that there will be one unique thing that will be presented to the hashers in the opening ceremony. All participants will wear red dress.

“There will also be a fundraiser and the outcome will be donated to temples, orphanages and banjar (hamlet) in Bali,” he said. Although participants are going to wear red costume, but it has nothing to do with political aspect,” Supriyadi said.

Several local governments in Bali have confirmed their readiness to allocate certain amount of budget to succeed ASPAC 2014. Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy allocated up to Rp 3 billion of the total budget of Rp 6 billion. (*/ant)

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My Family

A new way to enjoy Bali

From an eye of a kid

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ommy, is there any games to play there? It is a common question that will a kid ask before their holiday. Here, will tell you some information that you could use before choosing the best place for a holiday. The most magical island, still in the country and

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sometimes could be budgeted holiday, it is the one and only most happening, attractive island, Bali.

Bali is the best place for you to have a family holiday either you would like some relaxing in the mountain, or even taking you and your kids adrenaline by having some sports activities.

WHERE TO STAY Kuta is the most favorites place to stay. Both parents and kids want to have a relaxing and fun time together, but sometimes parents need their own time, they need to have a break. Therefore, they need a suitable place for this particular poblem. Accomodation that they need is an accomodation that provide all facilities and services to replace the parents jobs or we could say “Kids friendly hotel”. Harris Hotel Kuta Beach, under management of Tauzia, is one of the kids friendly hotel. They provide you complimentary kids club named “Dino Kid’s Club”. It is only for their guest in-house with a unique everyday program in the club such as story telling, dance les-

My Family sons, fun-filled games or even they could have a flying fox outside of the club. So for you parents, just relax and feel the spirit of the best holiday ever, while you could see your kids are well taken care by the friendly, responsible and fun staffs. If you think you want to take parts with your kids, they have a yoga lesson or other games n poolside area such as badminton, table tennis, basketball in pool, that could be enjoyed by every member of a family. Such a perfect hotel for you and the family. Still in Kuta, there is other option of a kid friendly hotel. There is Ramada Bintang Bali. This five star hotel gives you choices from a family room type for the accomodation. A 42 sqm room in the ground floor with a king size bed and two single beds without any partition is the ideal room for the whole family. Even more, they also have a complimentary kids club and children playground. Red, green, yellow and blue fill the ambience when you enter the kids club. Panda forest scenery is the painting of the club. No wonder, the name of the club is Panda Kid’s Club. Trampoline, sliding and lots of fun games are inside. They also have bunch of activities inside or outside the club, such as fish feeding at the pond, sand castle games at the beach, origami making, drawing, coloring and many more at the club. It is open everyday from 9 to 5. It is for 3 to 12 years old at Harris Kuta Beach Resort and 5 to 12 years old for Ramada Bintang Bali Resort. If you have younger kids, there are also baby daycare services in town. Or you couldmask the kids club attendant for the daycare service from outside of the hotel. It cost you higher price, but it is worth it as usually they are very professional and well responsible.

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WHERE TO PLAY

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Bali is a small island, so most of the attractions are nearby the tourist destination. There are waterparks from Tuban, Kuta, Uluwatu or even in Gianyar area. There are also many choices of interesting places that have a value added in education such as Bali Safari and Marine Park. You and family could learn not even about the animals but also about the culture if Bali itself in theatrerical way. There are also kids playground inside and outside that cost you a bit for the facilities. If you have a special needs for your kids, at the northern of Bali, they give you a fun entertainment with dolphin. Your kids could learn how to swim with dolphin, while it will give them an unique healing for your special kids. This place is called Melka Excelsior Hotel Resort. It is about 2 hours driving by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport. They also provide a nice accomodation if you would like to stay for a while.

WHERE TO EAT Furthermore, in Harris Hotel Kuta Beach, you are welcomed by the juice bar, as the location is in front of the hotel, so that you could easily know what they are selling for the drinks, yes it is fresh and healthy drinks. There are 4 varieties of kids meal, such as Spaghetti, Mini Burger, Chicken Wings and Fish and Chips.

There is also a customize cooking if your kids don’t like the meal. In Ramada Bintang Bali Resort they have more varieties of kids meal. You

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could choose from healthy and yummy taste like Spaghetti, Mini Burger, Nachos, Chicken Nuggets or special dessert of Rich Lava Cake.

Outside the hotels you will hardly find a nice restaurant for your kids, especially for the picky eaters. There are lots of any dishes from any other countries in the restaurants close by hotels, but sometimes don’t provide kids meal. So it will be better to eat at the hotels, rather than outside that give you a very limited options. So, hopefully it helps you to choose your best holiday ever with your kis in Bali. Kids are happy, parents will do too.

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SUMMARY

Harris Hotel Kuta Beach stay 875,000 until 1,340,000 Kids meal 20,000 until 45,000 Flying fox 100,000 per person Shuttle service free of charge Baby daycare 150,000 per hour

Waterparks Range from 65,000 to 200,000 Bali Safari and Marine Park range from 120,000 to 300,000

Ramada Bintang Bali Resort Stay Kidsmeal 30,000 to 45,000 Baby daycare 50,000 per hour with min. of 2 hours

Swim with dolphin at Melka Excelsior Hotel Adult 700,000 Kids 500,000 (Text By Rike Liwan)

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NTT

NTT Seriously Develop Tourism Sector

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he provincial government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has now fully realized that tourism sector should become one of the main sectors considering the tourism potentials owned by the province. Therefore, the provincial government of NTT will seriously manage this sector. This was said by the Head of NTT Tourism Office Alexander Sena recently in Kupang.

The seriousness of NTT provincial government is shown by becoming more open in organizing event the 2nd KOMODO TRAVEL MART, which will be done in Kupang on 17 – 20 June, 2014. With the theme of “EXPLORE THE HIDDEN TREASURES”, this event has the aim to get participants to explore the potential and tourism attractions of East Nusa Tenggara which contain high value if it is developed but still remain hidden.

We provide a productive and personal business opportunity in a professional environment for the Buyers and Sellers of East Nusa Tenggara travel products and services in one full-day prescheduled appointments.

The event is planned to be attended by Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and NTT Governor, Frans Lebu

Raya. Following the success of Komodo Travel Mart (KTM) last year in Labuan Bajo, this year’s KTM will be filled by table-top activity, meeting, tourism workshop, pre and post tours, travel dialogue, cultural performance and Business & Investment Forum. These activities are expected to provide positive effect to tourism development in NTT. Various activities held related to tourism sector, according to Alexander, cannot be separated from the cooperation with Bali. Bali as the main entrance of tourists has important role in boosting tourist visit to NTT. Therefore, NTT Tourism Office continues holding joint event with local government of Bali and tourism practitioners in Bali in order to together manage tourism potentials in NTT. Head of Bali ASITA Ketut Ardhana said similar thing.

He said that tourism potentials in NTT are huge and can be more than those in Bali. “However, we have to admit that in terms of infrastructure and human resources, NTT is still left behind. This is the

responsibility of the local government and stakeholder in NTT,” said Ardhana.

If the two aspects have been improved, he is sure that NTT potentials can excel Bali’s. NTT has Komodo dragon, threecolor lake, savannah, underwater garden, pink beach and other potentials that have not been managed optimally.

Tourism industry in NTT will grow fast if tourism potentials in the province are managed optimally. In addition to Komodo dragon, which is one of the world seven wonder, NTT also has stunning natural beauties, unique and diverse culture. One thing that can be done to develop tourism potentials in NTT is by including those tourist attractions into tour package offered by travel agents.

According to Ardhana, travel agents in Bali have included NTT tourist potentials in the tour package offered to tourists.

Tourism development strategy for NTT cannot all be given to the NTT provincial government to handle. Bali as the main tourist gate also has important role in developing tourism industry in the province. Therefore, Ardhana suggests travel agents in Bali to explore tourism potentials in NTT and design them into interesting tour packages. ***

Alexander Sena, Head of NTT Tourism Office

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ENDE

enabara beach

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Ende

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Soekarno in Ende

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nde is small regency on Flores Island. However, not many people know that somewhere here, the nation’s ideology was born.

In a place overlooking the sea, the first president of Indonesia, Soekarno got an inspiration about the nation’s ideology, Pancasila. The idea was born when Soekarno was sitting near a breadfruit tree overlooking the Flores Sea. The breadfruit tree had five branches, which was said to inspire Soekarno to make the five points of Pancasila. The tree was no longer there. However, as Head of Ende Tourism and Cultural Office, Marmi Kusuma said, the existence of the tree is rich in historical values.

Thus, another breadfruit tree was planted there.

Soekarno was exiled by the Dutch government. He stayed in a house not far from the breadfruit tree. The house was painted white with yellow wooden doors and windows. The windows had white and green striped umbrellas. The house has a small yard with green trees beside it.

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The house and the breadfruit tree are now listed as Ende cultural heritage.

Beside the breadfruit tree, we can find the statue of Soekarno sitting with legs folded, looking straight into the Flores Sea. The exile house is located on Jalan Perwira, while the breadfruit tree and Soekarno statue are on Jalan Soekarno.

Kelimutu Festival This year is the third year implementation of Kelimutu Festival. The festival will be held on 14 – 15 August 2014.

It will be held in Moni village of Ende regency (Flores Island). Various art attractions and cultural competition will enliven the festival. One of the main activities is trekking from Sao Ria in Moni village to Lake Kelimutu.

Head of Ende Tourism and Cultural Office Marmi Kusuma said that the office has been thinking to make this festival into an annual event. It used to be called Florata Festival when firstly held in 2012. “Florata stands for Flores and

Lembata Festival. The host replaced every year, sometimes Ende and sometimes Lembata,” said Marmi.

In 2013, Lake Kelimutu Festival was held separately. Welcoming this year’s festival, Marmi hopes that the festival can be held around August. It is in line with the Indonesian Independence Day and the annual ritual of Ende, Patika Dua Bupu Ata Mata or also known as the ritual of Patika. Patika is a ritual held around Lake Kelimutu. The locals call Patika as a ritual of giving offering to the ancestors.

Marmi also expects the festival to be a regular event that presents more traditional dances from Ende as well as dances from other regions. This is to prove that Ende is open to other culture and any ethnics and culture can enter.

Lake Kelimutu Festival 2013 will be held for two days and centered in Marilonga stadium, Ende regency. The festival will feature cultural and dance competition from junior and senior high school students, trekking competition to Kelimutu and SMEs and crafts exhibition.

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nde Regency is one of the regencies which divides the island of Flores, within East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

The town of Ende is the capital of Ende Regency. There are several natural places that probably you could visit for a holiday.

Po Beach Is a stretch of white sandy beach in the village Kobaleba, District Maukaro. Approximately 61 miles from the center of the town of Ende through the District Nangapanda and 82 miles through the District Wewaria. The place is still natural, unspoiled an ideal location for those who wish to enjoy the privacy. It is one of Northern Beach charm. To reach the area, there are two paths, first one is through the District Nangapanda and the other one is through the District Rural Mukusaki Wewaria.

Nggela Culture Village

dancers / girls of the nobility derivative / Mosalaki . Nggela is also famous for its thermal baths which have a high sulfur content so efficacious cure various skin diseases. Aewau , a potential that still needs to be touched and developed . A potential for the development of health tourism ( Cure / Health tourism) . Distance Ae Wau location of Nggela is 3 km to Ende . In addition there is also a waterfall with a height of ± 30 meters and with a height of Muru Nipamera ± 40 meters . A fact which makes Nggela very meaningful and specific.

Terraced rice fields of Detusoko

tive option for city residents to fill out a short time off while recreation. Because of the distance is not too far from the town of Ende and short travel time certainly takes less time and costs. Waterfall with a height of ± 35 meters offering a charm that is still natural because of the location and its natural pristine. Going to the location Waterfalls Kedebodu, we could use either public transport facilities using the two-wheeled vehicle or four wheel.

Penggajawa

Nggela , an indigenous village in the district of magical and natural Wolojita made up of nine (9 ) pieces of custom houses ( Sa’o Benga Dero , Sa’o Mberi Dala , Sa’o Ame Nggape , Tani Sa’o Mo’i , Sa ‘ Siga o Brick , Sa’o Benga , Sa’o Labo , Sa’o Old and Sa’o Siga ) with the function , role and uniqueness of each . It is located about 70 km south of the town of Ende which can be reached by land and sea access. When using land transportation, travel time required to reach this area is about 3 hours . Nggela is also famous for weaving. There are several groups of craftsmen that still exist making woven ikat with a variety of distinctive and attractive motifs. Among them is a sort of Lawo Butu gloves / Lawo as costumed dancers Mure ; Nggela the typical dance which is a symbol of sacred dance as a form of homage to the highest ( Du’a tana Goka sai , sai NggaE Watu dogu ) . The dance is performed on certain occasions by the

Entering the village Wolofeo Detusoko (29 kilometers east of the town of Ende) to Hamlet Ekoleta Wologai village (36 km to the east) as far as the eye can see, and spoiled our view is dominated by agriculture and plantations cultivated by the community. Terraced rice fields along the way seem exotic, neat and harmony impressed with the state of the slopes and hills and meandering rivers. The air is cool and green environment always indicate the existence of life and reveal the reality that an agrarian culture has been deeply rooted in the communities in this region long ago.

Kedebodu Waterfall Located in the village of Kedebodu, Eastern District of Ende, approximately 13 miles from the center of the town of Ende or 5 miles from the terminal Roworeke takes about 20 minutes there is a panorama of stunning natural waterfall. It is relatively close to the town of Ende makes this object as an alterna

Located approximately 29 km North West of the town of Ende, there is a stretch of colored stones with dominant colors of blue, green and brown along the coast Penggajawa. This location is very easy to reach using public transport and motorcycles. Batu Penggajawa is worth economical which is quite high with size varied, and this became one of the commodities export from regency Ende. Collected and sold by the local population so that most of the residents here livelihood as a rock collector. In addition, the state of the sea is crystal clear and bluish, to stimulate a desire to perform a variety of other marine activities such as bathing, swimming, fishing while enjoying the natural stretch of the southern coast of the beautiful and challenging.

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East Manggarai

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ato Rumata from Tambera village, a man with medium height but showing strong, gave Kaleku (a bag made from woven pandanus leaves to keep betel vine and areca nut), to Rato Rumata from Geila Koko village. This event is called Deke Ana Kaliku, which marks the beginning of the holy or sacred month of Wulla Poddu in the entire land of Sumba.

No Sound of Gong, No wailing Sumba Island is known as a pre-history heritage center that still exists until today. In this island there are many megalithic sites that are full of customs and philosophy of the local religion Marapu. Starting from the grave stone, until the totems, and sacred places are believed to have become sacred places where the ancestors carried out the ceremony.

Although the majority of the population are Christian and Catholic, but people still adhere to the Marapu belief that worships the ancestors. In every corner of the village we can find offerings and praise to the ancestors. Attending the traditional ceremony on Sumba Island we seem to be stepping back to the civilization in the bronze period.

Marapu community in Waikabubak, West Sumba, undergo a ritual of Wulla Poddu (wulla = month, poddu = bitter) or the holy month for a month. The ritual takes place around October and November each year, and held in several main villages, namely in Kampung Gollu (about 3 kilo meters from Waikabubak), Kampung Bodo Maroto (about 3 km from Waikabubak), and Kampung Tambera in Waibangga Doka Village Kaka to be precisely (about 8 km from Waikabubak).

During the holy month all people must perform a series of rites and comply with a number of restrictions such as can not hit a gong, can not build a house, should not be mourn the dead, not partying and so forth. Thus, practically, only the gongsof the main villages are allowed to beat to accompany the 30 | Paradiso May, 2014

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West Sumba

Wulla Poddu, Self Purification in a sacred month Holy Month for Marapu followers in Sumba

religious ceremonies. In fact, the member of Marapu community who died in the holy month of directly buried without the ceremony commonly done for funeral, including the crying or mourning that generally accompany the funeral procession. However, after passing through the holy month, the grieving families can hold the funeral ceremony, which is usually marked by the offering of cattles.

During Wulla Poddu, all the tribes (kabisu) will gather in the main house in the main village to perform the ceremony as well as family gathering. It is interesting to know to the story of the kabisu formation as it is related to the story of ancestors that characterized by he values of trust and still a mystery for today’s people. According to the story that is passed from one generation to the others by the ancestors, the division of the tribe (kabisu) took place at Tanjung Sasar (sasaru maneilo kataka ledi watu), when the stone bridge that connected the island of Sumba to Flores Island was firstly broken down.

From a sacred jug to a sacred drum Wulla Poddu begins with semedhi (fasting) prayer of the Rato (religious leaders from every kabisu), especially those involved in Wulla Poddu. Meanwhile, a month before D-day, an official

announcement regarding the month of purification has been communicated to all citizens. During Wulla Poddu, all activities should be stopped temporarily.

Any violation of the customary norms will result in the application of sanctions or a direct warning from the Rato.

The calculation of time or month can only be done by the elderly (Rato-Rato).

The Rato is the one who determines when and where the ceremony begins and ends. The determination of the holy month is not based on the AD calendar, but based on the traditional calculation that refers to the natural and celestial phenomena, especially the moon. Every new moon is marked by a stone or pecan throwing calculations that have been counted and taken as many as 12 pieces.

After the first day of the holy month that is marked by the transfer of Kaleku bag to Rato Rumata, the ritual is continued with Tubba Ruta ceremony (grassthrowing) on the second day. Tubba Ruta ceremony took place in a small hole (Kareka Bisa) located about 5 km from the city of Waikabubak. These activities include the cleaning of the hole and Dinga Leba (a sacred jug) filled with sacred water from sacred spring of Waikasa. The water in this jug will predict the harvest that will be achieved this year. If the water overflowed the jug, it means that the harvest will be abundant. If the water in the jug is not

full, then the villagers must work harder to get an abundant harvest.

In the afternoon on the second day, Kaleisuna ceremony is held. It is the delivery of the invitation by Rato Ina Ama to other Rato who lived in Kampung Tambera, to perform the ceremony of Tauna Marapu (i.e. traditional discussion forum to discuss the preparation of Wulla Poddu). Tauna Marapu ceremony is held in a sacred garden called Kaliwu Dima, led by Rato Rumata as the highest indigenous leader.

In this Tauna Marapu ritual, when a deal has been reached, then Rato Rumata leads a worship ceremony to the ancestors, which is marked by the slaughter of six chickens presented by the six kabisu. When the chickens had been cooked, the intestine will be taken out so that the shape of the intestine can be seen. If it is not smooth or has a particular sign, it is implying that the kabisu who presented that chicken will have problems in the harvest.

Conversely, if the chicken intestine is smooth, then the kabisu who present it will receive a good harvest. The ceremony is followed by the ritual of Padedalana or the announcement of Wulla Poddu implementation that is shouted in a chain from house to house, so that the villagers can prepare themselves to welcome the holy month.

The next day, Pogo Mawo or cut the protecting tree ceremony is held. This tree must be a tree that has four stacked branches. After the cut, this tree is planted without the roots in a stone pit in the middle of Tambera village. This tree will certainly dry up, both leaf and stem, due to be planted without roots.

However, the dry leaves will be a sign.

If the leaves fell off before the coming of Wulla Poddu in the following year, it means that the prosperity will last less than a year. So that the villagers should anticipate crop shortages, and have to work harder. This ceremony is accompanied by a top game between Kabisu Ana Wara and Kabisu Wee Lowo. If the winner is Anawara tribe, then the villagers of Tambera and Loli will enjoy the abundant harvest. Conversely, if Wee

Lowo tribe who wins, the abundant harvest will reach a wider area.

The next day, the ritual of Mu’u Luwa (eating sweet potatoes) is held. It is a consultation between kabisu to determine the location of the wulla poddu celebration whether inside the house (kabukuta) or in the yard, while giving offerings to the gods so that wulla poddu runs smoothly.

Mu’u Luwa is important to set, because the venue is closely related to conditions of food availability. If it is held in the yard, it will require more food stocks, because there will be more people who attend the ceremony.

The next day is the turn to hold Tobba Wanno ritual. It is the expulsion of evil spirits in the village and villagers’ residences, which is began with the development of lada tala (gong holder). Then the ritual is continued with the beatings of ubbu (a hundred of years drum) and Talla or sacred gong. The beating of gongs and drums marked the coming of the holy month.

Toba Wanno is an interesting ritual for that night rituals are carried out in the darkness. A light is forbidden in this ceremony. The ceremony that involves the throwing of coconut shell to thrown in a dark night in order to predict whether or not the thrower will get good result in a boar hunting.

Various ritual ceremonies take place every night, until the peak of Wulla Poddu on day 27. They include Woleka Lakawa (i.e. an event which presents kids’ songs “Yo Kaboni” and dances accompaniment by gongs in a night without a light) for several nights, Rega Kulla that is Rato Tambera gathered in the Great House yard (Uma Rato) waiting to welcome the arrival of Rato Bondo Maroto who come to perform the ritual of Dudiki Ina Rome (i.e. Rato’s visit the other villages).

The next ceremony is Sangga Kulla, namely the Rato of Bondo Maroto and Tambera together go to the sacred cave of Karaka Bisa to see the water in the sacred jug of Ding Leba. It is then continued with the Wolla Kawuku ceremony. In this ceremony Rato Bondo Maroto receives kawuku submitted by Rato Rumata Tambera. The celebration describes about the ancestral trip from the sky down to earth and the kamuri mourning through poetry reading full of wailing (42 traditional verses).

Three days after Wolla Kawuku, there will be Bai Wesa Karua ceremony, the celebration of holy rice preceded by mashing the sacred rice (bai wesa Karua). The festival is accompanied by

the beating of gongs and dancing. The ritual of rice mashing is conducted by two to five men who are specially appointed. Rice is pounded using a covered cloth and the process should not be seen. Most of the rice will be eaten that night and the rest is kept for Kalanga Lado, which is the peak ritual of Wulla Poddu.

The next night, Wolla Wesa Kapai ceremony is conducted. It consists of two core rituals and rites of Pogo Weri and Oke Wee Maringi. It is the cutting of the young coconut leaves (pogo weri) and the bucket of holy water (oke wee maringi), followed by the beating of gongs and dancing.

Early morning the next day is the beginning of the peak event Kalango Lado, which is opened with a dance performance on the natara podu (the yard in front of Rato’s house). Around 7 am, most of the Rato went to other villages to close the big ceremony of Wulla Poddu.

Furthermore at around 12 pm, Rato Wee Nogo enters natara padu wearing a costume made from the bark and the whole body is covered in soot, and carrying a braided horse. This costume represents Koda Laiya or the first ancestor who came from across island to enter Sumba Island. Around 3 pm, all Rato gather, and after 6 pm then the ritual of hanging coconut leaves at the entrance (Weri Bina) is held. This ritual indicates that no one is allowed to come out until the ceremony is completed in the next morning.

In the evening peak of this event took place also the ritual of human birth process, which include the asking questions session, dances, and ended with the hitting of sacred drum at dawn, as a sign of the start of the prohibition to enter garden for 3 days (Dappa Deke Oma ceremony).

After 3 days the prohibition to enter the garden is ended, and then the two men dressed in traditional clothing carried out a worshipping ritual in the fields.

RatoTambera is divided into two groups.

Group 1 walks into the camp of Watu Bolo and Rate Wana through the gardens and fields up to Wannoalua plantation farm and then yelled out “Yemo!” as a sign of the end of Wulla Poddu.

Similarly, the second groups, headed to Prai Gege village through public streets while calling for the same word. During the trip of these two groups if there is a vehicle that ran from the front to pay the offering of betel leaves, areca nut or money.

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Exploring the beauty of Pindul Cave Yogyakarta Y

ogyakarta offers a never-ending list of natural and cultural beauties that captivated visitors’ heart to visit this place again and again. Pindul Cave is one of tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that offers unique and charming natural atmosphere.

Pindul Cave is located in Bejiharjo village, Karangmojo district, Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta. How does it differ from other caves found in Indonesia? If you’re used to walking down the cave in the dark , then Pindul has something different to most other caves. Underwater river flows inside Pindul Cave and therefore visitors require a rubber boat to explore this cave.

Going along the underground river of Pindul Cave, you can find many new things that cannot be found in other caves.

If you want to see more beautiful sensation of the cave, do come in the afternoon.

When the sunlight hits the cave walls, the cave seems to be surrounded by shining crystals.

Pindul Cave was officially opened in 2010. This nature’s miracle has attracted thousand of domestic and foreign tourists ever since. The cave can be accessed easily with affordable price, which is only Rp 30,000. This price includes the rental of rubber boat, life jacket and guide who provides visitors with information on history and attractions in Pindul Cave.

Entering the cave, visitors will be presented by stunning view of active stalactite and stalagmite. The dense darkness inside the cave is another sensation offered by Pindul Cave tour. The rubber boat will bring visitors slowly crossing the underwater river inside the cave with the moist cave walls on the right and left sides. Feel free to end your cave trip by jumping into the fresh and cold water of the river once you are out of the cave. (*)

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Ratu Boko

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Temple

Splendor of Palace on the Hilltop Y ogyakarta has not only Malioboro, Prambanan Temple and Parangtritis Beach. It also has Ratu Boko Temple, which is one among those interesting tourist destinations worth to visit. Ratu Boko is a grand and magnificent temple with stunning sunset panorama as a background.

Ratu Boko Temple is located not far from Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta. It is only 3 kilometers away from the complex of Prambanan Temple, or 17 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta. The location of the temple can be reached by private vehicle or public transport from Malioboro. Visitors are usually offered to visit Ratu Boko Temple by the tour guide when visiting Prambanan Temple. The price offered for the package of Prambanan Temple – Ratu Boko Temple tour is Rp 45,000.

Ratu Boko Temple is also known as Ratu Boko Palace, which covers the area of 25 hectares. The temple has several gates, temples and a temple to cremate the death bodies, big pond, cave and hills. The temple area is divided into four parts, namely the western area, eastern, south eastern and central area.

The temple was built in the 8th century during the leadership of Rakai

Panangkaran. Purportedly, the temple was built for meditation. Staying in the temple will provide you with peace and tranquility. This grandeur has beautiful architecture that made it known as Abhayagiri Vihara, which means a temple on a hill full of peace.

Ratu Boko Temple is not only interesting for tourists, but also for photographers for it is different from other temples. If other temples commonly consist of one or two buildings, Ratu Boko Temple is more like a place to live or a palace. There is also a well that has a lot of mysteries located on the southeast of the temple. The well is called Amerta Mantana, which means holy water containing spell.

In addition to its magnificent architecture, Ratu Boko Temple offers charming natural panorama. From this place, we can see the scenery of Yogyakarta, Prambanan Temple and Mount Merapi.

In sunny say, we can see beautiful sunset from Ratu Boko Temple.

The historical site of Ratu Boko was firstly found by Dutch archeologist Van Boekholtz in 1790. A hundred year later, this finding was followed up by FDK Bosch who did a research titled Keraton Van Ratoe Bokoe. Finally, the historical site is known as Ratu Boko

Palace.

After climbing through the stairs that serve as the entrance to the site, every visitor will enter the magnificent main gate. After the main gate, there are two big gates and large open area with piles of ancient stones on the right and left sides.

In the north of the gate, there is a pile of stones built around 3 meters from the ground with the shape of 26 x 26 m square. This is called Pembakaran Temple. In the middle of this temple, there is a 2m-deep hole. As the name indicates, this temple once served as the place to burn the offerings or cremate the corpse.

On the southern area, there are two piles of rectangular stone built two meter high from the ground. The surface is piles of plain stones that indicate this was a kind of stage in the past. A kind of rectangular meeting room with low walls surround can also be found in this part of the temple. The hall has three doors, in the western, northern and southern part.

Ratu Boko Temple is one of the cultural and historical heritages that should be preserved. Its magnificent architecture is the symbol of Indonesia’s historical richness. (*) 33 | Paradiso May, 2014

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Pangandaran Continues Making Improvement

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fter Tsunami attack in 2006, the economy of Pangandaran was totally paralyzed. Fortunately, due to great cooperation and various efforts performed by all components of society and government, Pangandaran is able to support the economic needs of the society by utilizing the natural beauty, creative products and culinary potentials of the area.

Pangandaran Regency that is located in East Java Province has 91 km coastline and bordered with Cilacap and Tasikmalaya together with other beautiful tourist destinations such as Batu Karas, Batu Hiu and Green Canyon.

This regency is a successful sample of Destination Management Organization (DMO) implementation. Through this program, Pangandaran has become a model for tourism development in In-

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donesia. DMO consists of planning, coordination, implementation and control of destination organization innovatively and systemically through the utilization of information network and technology.

DMO involves the community, association, industry and the government.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said that tourist visit to Pangandaran increased after the improvement made post tsunami 2006. “Before tsunami, tourist visit to Pagandaran reached 700,000 people.

After tsunami and improvement made, tourist visit reached 1.4 million people,” said Mari Pangestu during her visit to Pangandaran on Saturday (12/4).

Mari Elka Pangestu accompanied by Director General of Destination Development Firmansyah Rahim and Secretary General for Ministry of Tourism and

Creative Economy Ukus Kuswara visited Pangandaran to watch the development of tourism and creative economy in the area.

Mari said that Pangandaran is one of the successful stories of tourist destination management after a disaster. Especially, considering that Pangandaran is one of the areas susceptible to natural disaster.

According to Mari, tsunami that attacked Pangandaran can actually be changed into a hope to enliven tourism and increase the income of local people who are basically fishermen and farmers. “The growth of tourism will also grow many aspects and one of them is the culture. For example here in Pangandaran, Ronggeng Gunung dance and pindang gunung that almost extinct can be enlivened again,” Mari said.

In the next five years, Pangandaran regency is expected to become a world-class regency as well as tourist destination. “I hope Pangandaran will grow fast in the next five years. There are many promising potentials to be developed here,” she said.

Pangandaran has not only beach as tourist attraction, but also cave, mangrove forest, Green Canyon, culinary and culture.

“We need to develop other tourist attractions in the area. Therefore, tourists will stay longer here. This can be started by making improvement on the beach area for it will become the icon of Pangandaran,” Mari said.

For other improvements, Mari explained that there will be a zone system for beach vendors and fishermen boats.” For beach vendors’ tents, we have coordinated with the local gov-

ernment and DMO in terms of zone system for beach vendor, culinary booths and parking of boats,” she said.

Pangandaran Regent, Endjang Naffandy said that Pangandaran should be tourism regency. “We realized that to make it comes true won’t be easy.

Therefore, it requires commitment and cooperation with all parties involved,” he said.

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Mangrove to Protect Pangandaran Beach In addition to visiting Pangandaran, Mari also visited mangrove plantation in Bulak Setra, which is part of the action program of “Sustainable Tourism through Energy Efficiency with Adaptation and Mitigation Measures” (STREAM). This program has received fund from UNWTO to revitalize Pangandaran after tsunami.

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Green belt of mangrove is built as part of the rehabilitation process of Pangandaran beach. Mangrove serves as protection for the coastal area as well as tourism. “This is carried out to make sustainable tourism. In two years, the awareness of people not to cut trees down and plant mangrove has increased,” she said.

As a sustainable tourism, community is encouraged to participate directly in managing tourism in the area. Local children become mangrove ambassador and boat owner will take visitors to mangrove forest.

Mari also spent time to have a dialogue with the stakeholders of Pangandaran tourism, Local Working Group (LWG), DMO and life guards (Balawista).

“Life guards are important element of the tourism for they become alert system,” Mari said. Unfortunately, there are many things that need improvement in relation to Balawista in Pangandaran.

Mari is planning to design a standard for all life guards in Indonesia, including Pangandaran. “We have taken a note and we’ll support the standardization and the equipment,” Mari explained.

On that occasion, Mari also visited the main office of Susi Air in Pangandaran. Direct flight from Jakarta to Pangandaran is available by Susi Air. Using Cessna Grand Caravan with the capacity of 12 passengers, Susi Air is the fastest transport for tourists to reach Pangandaran. (bowo)

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History, Religion and Culinary

Tourism in Semarang M

elodious Gambang Semarang song welcomed my arrival at Tawang Station in Semarang.

The train station is an old building that is still standing strong and continues to function as before. It is one of the oldest railway stations in Indonesia.

My two previous visits to the capital of Central Java were just a stopover.

Finally, the third time I set foot in Semarang, I could have a close look at one of the historic towns on the north coast of Java.

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Island. But you have to trust me that visiting Semarang is a perfect choice.

Historical tourism, culinary, culture, religion and shopping tourism can all be found here.

From the time of the Dutch colonialism, Semarang has become an important city. Its function was very strategic as the administrative center as well as the trade center at that time. Things from the past can still be seen in the old city, an old building complex that becomes the historical icon of Semarang.

Rows of buildings with old architecture are still standing here. Some of these buildings are still functioning as offices, hotels, houses and the place

of worship. One of the most famous buildings in the old town is the Blenduk Church located at Jl. Letjend Soeprapto No. 32. It is called Blenduk because the building built in 1753 has a dome that resembles a split ball so that the local community calls it “mblenduk�.

I chose Toko Oen that is located at Jalan Pemuda No. 52 for my lunch venue. Toko Oen has been opened since 1936. Its interior atmosphere invites visitors back into the restaurant to dine in the period before Indonesian independence. Old typewriter and a set of wooden chairs reinforce the atmosphere of the past.

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a railway complex during the Dutch colonialism. This landmark stands majestically among the modern buildings around. Lawang Sewu was built in 1903.

My second day in Semarang, I started by visiting the Avalokitesvara Pagoda in the upper part of Semarang city. The pagoda is located on Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan. The building built in 2005 consists of seven levels that signify the seventh level where a priest reaches the holiness. The statue of Goddess Kwan In can be found in every level. Most of the materials used to build the 45m-high temple were taken directly from China.

By noon, I decided to stop at the Great Mosque of Semarang, which is known for its great modern architecture. The mosque, which is located on Jalan Gajah Raya has complete supporting facilities that include a library, auditorium, souvenir shop and lodging facility.

Great Mosque of Semarang was built on an area of 10 hectares with the main prayer building covers the area of 7,660 sqm. The architectural design of the mosque combines the architecture from Java, Arab and Greece.

Before leaving Semarang, I spent time to visit Jalan Pandanaran to buy special food and snacks from Semarang such as milkfish presto, wingko babat, lumpia (spring rolls) and tahu gimbal.

Simpang Lima area is one of the icons of the city, where we can enjoy the atmosphere of dusk while enjoying a cup of hot coffee. (Erwin)

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Oen, which is now managed by the fourth generation of the founder’s Hoek Tjoen Oen, is the ice cream.

Delicacy of ice cream flavor served without preservatives will guarantee a desire to come back again and again to the shop. Toko Oen that originally sold pastries also serves a variety of cuisines, from Europe, Indonesia and Chinese cuisine.

Semarang people have had a long history with the Chinese people. Their relationship has been established since hundred of years ago, long before the Europeans set foot here. It was Zheng He / Cheng Ho, a Chinese admiral in his sea expedition had stopped at Simonga Beach in Semarang.

One of the proofs of the admiral’s visit was a building that now serves as a temple named Klenteng Gedung Batu (Sam Poo Kong). The temple which is now located at Jalan Simongan No. 129 has become one of historical and religious tourist destinations in Semarang.

Another tourist spot that should not be missed is Tugu Muda. It is a monument built to commemorate the service of the heroes who have died in a war called five-day battle in Semarang against the Japanese colonialism o 15 – 20 October, 1945. The top of the monument is shaped like a candle. This monument is located in the intersection of Jalan Sutomo, Jalan Pandanaran, Jalan Imam Bonjol and Jalan Soegiopranoto.

Not far from Tugu Muda, you can find Lawang Sewu that used to be

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Garut Silk Weaving G

arut silk woven fabric is beautiful and charming.

However, this exoticism is not easily created. It takes special skills to develop the technique of ikat motif. The processes are quite complex starting from pemidangan process, dyeing, pencoletan, to successfully become one meter of woven fabric.

Garut Regency in West Java offers a lot of products that have been manufactured for decades and one of them is a natural silk fabric. The potential in this sector is promising, considering, Garut is one of the areas with the greatest potential for agro-businesses in West Java.

This business potential should be utilized maximally. Bayongbong and Cikajang are areas suitable for breeding silkworms. It is because silkworms need mulberry leaves (babasaran) for main meals and both areas are suitable for mulberry plantation considering their cold temperature.

In terms of quality, Garut natural silk is equal to natural silk fabric made in other areas. It is even more superior in terms of motifs and fabric thickness.

Not only local markets such as Jakarta, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Yogyakarta and Solo, but the global market demand is quite high. In fact, natural silk fabric from Garut has entered the market of Japan, Canada and America.

Although demand is still high, but the craftsmen have difficulty fulfilling the request due to the availability of raw materials, which are scarce and very expensive. As a result, Garut can only meet about 50% of the demand comes.

In fact, silk is one of the sub-sectors of agro-industrial potential to be developed, because it has many advantages.

The industry of silk weaving came to Garut together with the Japanese troop’s exodus to the archipelago in early 1940s. In 1954, Naito who later changed his name to Muhammad Kurdi – a Japanese soldier who refused to return to his homeland – tried his luck by making the magic thread of silk fabric in

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The Charming

Wanaraja, Garut.

One of the natives who learned the manufacture of silk fabric was Aman Sahuri, who was the pioneer of silk weaving in Garut. This effort was followed by S.M. Kosasih, H. Machdar (Bandung), Ackub Wangsadimiarta (Sukabumi), Ummi Salamah (Banda Aceh), and Mohamad Daud (Ujung Pandang). Sahuri invited other villagers to breed mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori) and make yarn spinning and silk weaving. The climax was when Sahuri received Upakarti Awards 1990 for his creativity.

However, the golden era of silk weaving has been attacked by a never-ending problems starting from the bankruptcy of PT Indo Jago Sutera Pratama in 2003. It was then followed by the closing of local Mulberry garden and silkworm breed one by one. Without PT Indo Jago, the yarn spinning process was done traditionally. As a result, the quality of the thread could not be maintained and consumers left. Today, weaving companies use more imported silk yarn, which has standardized length and thickness. (Bowo)

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Balinese salak producers on Bali. The farmers in this village continue making innovation so that the harvest of salak, which is abundant, can all be processed into useful products.

Snakeskin fruit chips have quite thick cuts, but they taste sweet and crunchy.

This fruit is also produced into dodol salak. The fruits are processed for four hours before they can be further processed into dodol.

Snakeskin fruit candy is another snack that becomes a favorite among tourists visiting this village. Other prod-

ucts made from snakeskin fruit are snakeskin fruit jam and honey. If sweet flavor is not your favorite, then savory pickles made from snakeskin fruit can be an option. Not only buying and tasting the tasty snacks, visitors can also watch the making process.

Sibetan village is not only processing and selling fruit chips; the village has also become agro-tourism destination.

There is a tour package available that offers a tour to Balinese salak plantation in Sibetan. (*)

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t’s not only bananas that can be made into tasty snack like chips.

Salak (snakeskin fruit) and jackfruit can also be made into crispy chips.

Karangasem, one of the regencies in Bali, which is also known as the biggest producer of snakeskin fruit, has made snakeskin fruit into various snacks.

Traditional village of Sibetan in Karangasem regency is situated on the highland of 500 – 600 m above the sea surface and this location has made it a suitable place to grow snakeskin fruit.

This village is one of the most famous

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Snakeskin fruit chips, special snack from Karangasem

Omedomedan

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Bali

Find a new life in Plataran Canggu Bali

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lataran Bali offers guests a unique and truly relaxing location to enjoy your break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

This is a magical oasis set amidst lush gardens offers you a respite from Bali’s often hectic pace.

Each authentically decorated villa offers guest plenty of space including private gardens and swimming pools. Clad with traditional alang – alang roofs and antique carved doorways – to say this property is unique is an understatement of great proportion. No noise and no distractions – just personalized, attentive service.

With Padma spa offering onsite pampering and patio restaurant bringing the flavors of Bali’s street right to your villa – there are few reasons to ever leave. For those wanting to venture out – while the resorts atmosphere is a far cry from the crowds and hectic pace that can so often overwhelm Balinese holiday seekers, Plataran Canggu Bali remains just a 15 – minute drive to Echo Beach and many Bali’s popular dining and shopping areas.

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Wedding Organizers in Bali Refuse to Serve Same-Sex Marriage

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n the European countries, samesex marriage has been recognized legally. However, in Bali, wedding organizers refuse to serve this kind of marriage. “We follow the law and religious and cultural values,” said Head of Bali Wedding Association (BWA) Deden Saefulloh on Wednesday (30/4).

Deden explained that the refusal is based on the law No.1 Year 1997 on Marriage. It is stated in the law that marriage can only be done between two people with different sex. Bali Wedding Association also refers to that law.

Currently, there are several requests

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to organize same-sex wedding. Wedding organizers often have to deal with difficult situation due to the agent contacted by the couple only want to show the pictures in the last minutes.It was once happened when same-sex couple was recognized by the priest, just a moment before the wedding vow was said.

To avoid such thing, Bali Wedding Association is going to make the standard of ethics and policies that later will be socialized to all BWA’s members. “We don’t want to make a wedding, which is a holy moment as a joke,” said Deden.

Wedding organizer business is grow-

ing rapidly in Bali and it is a promising business. A small wedding part package is available at cost starting from Rp 5 million and complete wedding package is available at a cost of hundred of million rupiahs. This growth should be anticipated by improving the standard of ethics and competence so that there will be a healthy competition.

Head of Bali Tourism Office Ida Bagus Subhiksu said that the presence of BWA is part of the increase of tourism quality in Bali. “We are happy that there is a commitment to maintain the Balinese cultural norm,” he said.

Gianyar Culinary Festival 2014

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“Green and Horticultural”

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ianyar Culinary Festival (GCF) is an annual event dedicated to celebrate the 243rd Anniversary of Gianyar Regency. It was held on 19 – 22 April, 2014. The festival is a forum for practitioners, professional chefs, culinary lovers, horticultural experts, farm experts, entrepreneurs, Hotelier, farmer community, students and public to have a dialogue, which is based on the development and extension of knowledge about green, which means the green color as well as horticultural products.

Series of programs in the festival involved all sub-districts in Gianyar regency in the local culinary competition such as the cooking of suckling pig, Betutu chicken, lawar, sate lilit and Balinese traditional cake. This year, MURI is invited to witness the record breaking of the biggest number of sate lilit.

This activity involved 45 vocational high schools with the total number of 1000 sate lilit per school. It is part of the effort to preserve the local culinary.

The vision of the festival is to make Gianyar as the regency that concerns on green & horticultural products pre-

sented in culinary. The mission of the festival is to empower the natural potentials especially from the field of agriculture and plantation, to increase productivity and economy of farmers, and to encourage cooperation in the field of green & horticulture with a number of parties for the development of Gianyar.

This effort is expected to reduce the dependency on imported horticultural products towards a more independent Gianyar regency and Bali province as a whole.

Several commitment expected to come up as the output of the event is a support to facilitate cooperation between enterpreneur like Sababay Winery and farmers and Tourism Office to open vineyard. In general, the festival serves as a bridge that connects the market demand and the offer available.

One of the most important moment that is going to be put forward in this festival is the establishment of pucuk flower (hibiscus) as the icon of Gianyar Regency, which symbolizes loyalty and integrity.

“Through the implementation of the

festival, we invite the community to work together in order to bring back our orientation to the nature where our feet stand on. Everything should be started from ourselves by respecting the local fruits, preserve the local culinary, green the environment and recognize the potentials of the surrounding areas,” said A.A. Gde Agung Bharata, Gianyar Regent.

“Let’s use local fruits for the traditional ceremonies for it is a simple and meaningful step to start with. This festival also introduces the Green & Horticultural products especially in tourism schools, hotel and restaurant,” regent said.

The event was initiated by local government of Gianyar regency and supported by Sababay Winery, ICA (Indonesian Chef Association) and UCC (Ubud Chef Community), in cooperation with AGI (Indonesia Gastronomy Academy), JCI (Junior Chamber International), P3I (Indonesia Association of Advertising Company), PHRI (Indonesia Association of Hotel and Restaurant), and various community, organization and society.

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Bali

New GM,

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anyan Tree Ungasan, Bali proudly announces the appointment of Anne Busfield as General Manager, commencing March 2014.

In this role, Anne is responsible for resort operations and management of the 73 villa luxury cliff-top property located in the southernmost point of Bali.

Leading on the delivery of service excellence, associated with the Banyan Tree brand. She is expected to lead, coordinate and supervise the operational activities in line with the group’s mission statement.

“The Banyan Tree Group is extreme-

ly happy to welcome Anne Busfield,” remarked Andrew Langston, the Vice President Operations – Asia Pacific, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. “Anne is joining the company at a very exciting time. We know that with her strong background and expertise, she’ll be a tremendous asset - not only to the property, but to Banyan Tree Group as a whole.”

Anne has a wealth of experience in marketing, wedding and operations, for more than 20 years of her hospitality industry in several prestigious properties in Australia and Southeast Asia, most notably the Starwood Hotels and Resorts in a variety locations.

Beginning her career as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Movenpick, after which she was appointed into her first Hotel Manager position in 1997 for Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Anne moved the Sheraton Resorts, Fiji where she oversaw operations as Resorts Manager.

Her career has since taken her in 2003, she was appointed as General Manager of the luxurious Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei, a five-

star 423-room property set on a 180hectare estate. Continuing to explore new challenges, she spent four years as General Manager Hilton Brighton Metropole, United Kingdom, a residential events hotel featuring 340-room, 4 F&B outlets, 28 meeting rooms and 5,000 sqm exhibition halls.

Prior to Banyan Tree Ungasan, Anne was General Manager of the HKR International Limited, Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, responsible for pre and post opening of the hotel aspects.

“Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali is a company I know and believe in,” she noted. “I am thrilled to working with this fine group of people to oversee the operations of this wonderful property. It’s nice to be in Bali and to be working with this hospitality company.”

A native England, who has lived overseas for 20 years, Anne finds work-life balance in swimming, jogging, reading and exploring exciting new destinations. She is much impressed with Bali’s beauty as one of world’s major tourist destinations, which is complemented by the warm hospitality of the Balinese.

HARRIS Riverview Launching “KAMPOENG NUSANTARA”

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ARRIS Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Bali launched their new weekly dinner and entertainment event, named “Kampoeng Nusantara”, located at main pool area of HARRIS Riverview with the concept of traditional food of Indonesia.

Kampoeng Nusantara is a thematic event created by HARRIS Riverview which will be held every Friday starting 06 pm. Catered for in house guests, as a dining option for individual or groups, family gathering, Kampoeng Nusantara offers traditional menu with live music performance in the relaxing ambience of our main pool area.

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To introduce this event, HARRIS Riverview was inviting Travel industry partners and guests. “ I wanted to take the opportunity of the launching to thank you our partners, guest for their support to HARRIS Riverview and also for the privileged moment to experience our new event and feel the spirit of HARRIS Riverview Team ” said, Laetitia

SUGANDI, General Manager, HARRIS Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Bali. ***

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V Fitness Kerobokan is unveiled something special… a dedicated and spacious yoga shala, tucked into this health, fitness and wellness village and designed around the rich culture and unique aesthetics of Bali.

Nestled in the heart of the island’s most popular district, 3V Yoga’s new custom-designed shala will become a new home for Yoga enthusiasts. Sitting within the grounds of the 3V Kerobokan Fitness Resort, we offer a more balanced approach to physical and spiritual wellness. Utilising international expertise and local craftsmanship, 3V has addressed four main issues that they feel can add to the overall experience; Location – easily accessible from the main residential and tourist areas, 3V Yoga in Kerobokan offers a level of convenience that makes getting to and from world class sessions less stressful and more accessible for a greater number of participants. Located one block from the famous landmark of Kerobokan Jail, you escape the craziness into a lush, green, garden oasis that could be miles from anywhere.

Space – at over 225m2, the shala has ample room to allow 40 participants

to feel at ease and explore the benefits of varied yoga disciplines without restriction. With a beautifully high alang-alang roof and open on one side to the garden oasis, there is a true sense of space, which also allows the room to breathe.

Quality – from the aromatic lemongrass plants surrounding the thick wooden floors, to the gentle breezes shifting the around exquisitely appointed decorations, every aspect of the space has been carefully planned and meticulously styled.

Facilities – to compliment the shala’s idyllic location, 3V offers a relaxing environment for visitors to enjoy, including access to a 15m swimming pool and relaxation area and a café offering delicious beverages and meals, featuring vegan and healthy eating options.

Leading 3V’s Yoga program is Adam Mahmoud, who has been instrumental in the project’s development and sees an exciting future for Bali’s reputation as a world class yoga destination.

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Yoga in Bali has a new arrival

3V Yoga really has created something special with our new shala… but it is not enough to simply have a great facility. 3V Yoga is proud to share the arrival of some of the world’s foremost yoga practitioners, specialising in a range of disciplines, including Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Partner Yoga and Yin Yoga.

Adam’s team will include International Yoga experts from Britain, France, Korea and America, as well as Indonesian instructors, giving locals the opportunity to enjoy classes in Bahasa. The evolution of the 3V Yoga Shala will continue over the next few months.

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Quarter Golden Lotus Food Promotion Chinese Herbal Seafood SouP with Chinese Herbs and Apple

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Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup with Chinese Herbs, Innoki mushroom, carrot and bamboo piths

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rom the 1st of May to the 31st of July 2014 Golden Lotus has prepared a traditional Chinese Herbal Soup, called

The soup is rich in herbs flavors which basically consisted of Chinese spices and herbs, this herbal soup is great to enhance the power and energy which this soup was one of the most popular dish among the Cantonese The Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant is the elegant and sophisticated Chinese Restaurant serving the Finest Cantonese, Szechuan cuisines and Dim Sum lunch prepared by our Master Chefs.

The delightful atmosphere of our private rooms complements that important busi

ness gathering or special occasion.

Located adjacent to the main Lobby of Bali Dynasty Resort, the Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant has several awards as the best Chinese Restaurant in Bali. Open 6 days a week from Tuesday till Sunday for Lunch from 11.30am till 2.30pm and Dinner from 6pm till 10pm. Golden Lotus is a MSG free restaurant.

DIM SUM SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET from 10am to 2.30pm. Adults Rp.125.000net including Chinese Tea and children 12 years and under eat at half price including soft drink, on weekdays enjoy our extensive Dim Sum Lunch Menu. Don’t miss our FREE FLOW Dim Sum during public Holidays! For just only Rp. 125.000net- Eat as much as you can!

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Archipelago International Sets to Open Third NEO Hotel in Kuta - Tuban, Bali

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ith the growing number of tourists traveling to Bali each year, together with the increasing demand for quality budget hotels, Archipelago International is gearing up to bring their third NEO Hotel to the Island of the Gods.

The latest NEO Hotel will be NEO Kuta – Tuban, primely located on Jalan Raya Tuban just outside of buzzing Kuta. The hotel will be a 5 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport and just 10 minutes to the legendary Kuta Beach and Legian area. Within walking distance, hotel guests will have access to the many interesting souvenirs shops and restaurants that Tuban has to offer.

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Estimated to open in the third quarter of 2014, NEO Kuta – Tuban will be dedicated to both business and leisure travelers. To accommodate both of these markets, the hotel will feature 170 stylish and comfortable nonsmoking rooms comprising of Double or Twin beds. There will also be four well-equipped meeting rooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, ample parking spaces, express checkin & check-out, luggage storage, security key card systems & CCTV, as well as 24-hour front desk services.

Guests looking for downtime can make use of the signature “Noodles Now” cafe, as well as the rooftop swimming pool and the rooftop bar & gaze-

bo. With the hotel’s professional room service and laundry services, guests can make even more time for these leisure activities knowing daily chores are taken care of by the experienced NEO staff.

“Our NEO Hotel concept has been very well accepted by the Bali market, so we are delighted to be opening our third NEO property in Tuban – one of the main gates into Bali’s busy tourist area. The upcoming NEO Kuta – Tuban focuses on design and comfort as well as professional services and facilities, but most importantly, it still maintains the affordable price tag.” Says Norbert Vas, Vice President Sales & Marketing Archipelago International

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The First SWISS-BELRESORT Brand in Indonesia at Sanur, Bali

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warded four times as Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain

by Indonesia Travel Tourism Awards, Swiss-Belhotel International strengthens its development in the Indonesian hospitality industry with the opening of Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar in Sanur, Bali, on 16 April 2014, marking the first Swiss-Belresort brand to open in Indonesia.

With the theme “Rise and Shine”, red, orange and yellow balloons were released in the air and not only the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. It was officiated by Indonesia Police Department’s Chief Bureau of Public Information-Public Relations Division, Brigjen Pol Boy Rafli Amar, Bali Police Department’s Chief Officer, Irjen Pol Albertus Julius Benny Mokalu, PT. Binakarya

Citra Lestari’s Board of Directors, Mr. Budianto Halim and Mr. Go Hengky Setiawan, and Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, Mr. Gavin Faull and Senior Vice President – Operations and Development – Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines, Mr. Emmanuel Guillard.

“We welcome Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar, Sanur to our worldwide portfolio and we are proud to have been appointed to manage this impressive property as our first Swiss-Belresort brand in Indonesia. The passion and professionalism of our management team and staff will ensure that this outstanding resort is a credit to both its owners and to Swiss-Belhotel International. Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar will provide visitors to Bali with a new

and fresh venue where they will enjoy a warm welcome and rejuvenating stay in Sanur”, said Mr. Faull.

Located in Sanur, Swiss-Belhotel Watu Jimbar takes Balinese luxury to the next level through its modern minimalist wood interiors and soothing earth tones offering a relaxing haven in its magnificent location. Its spacious 306 guest rooms are available with either a direct access to the plunge pool or private outdoor Jacuzzi that provides a view of the city. Each guest room is equipped with and LCD TV, IDD/NDD telephone, individually controlled airconditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, mini-bar, personal safety deposit box and complimentary 15 Mbps wireless internet access that also extends to all public areas. ***

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Aston Sunset Beach RESORT GILI TRAWANGAN

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he Aston brand has now arrived on the paradise island of Gili Trawangan, following Archipelago International’s takeover and rebranding of Quinn Villas to become the Aston Sunset Beach Resort – Gili Trawangan.

The largest of Lombok’s three Gili islands and a popular destination for tourists looking for a remote island experience, Gili Trawangan is famous for its pristine beaches and first class diving and snorkeling locations, thanks to the abundance of marine life and colorful coral formations under the clear blue sea.

Aston Sunset Beach Resort – Gili Trawangan is beautifully located on the west side of the island, featuring 114 rooms, 10 one-bedroom Pool Villas and 1 Royal Pool Suite. Each room features its own terrace, and for added luxury, 48 | Paradiso May, 2014

the resort boasts its own private beach to watch the breathtaking sunset over Mount Agung.

The resort also includes a signature restaurant, a lounge and bar, a club lounge, a pool bar and 1 meeting room.

For leisure activities, the resort has an outdoor swimming pool, its own dive centre, an onsite spa, as well as bicycle rental for guests looking to explore the island.

The rebranding of the resort commenced at the beginning of April 2014.

It can be reached via Bali and Lombok on a short flight, as well as a number of speed boat options that dock directly on the island.

Archipelago International have a further 6 hotel projects under development on the mainland of Lombok, including two favehotels and a 3-star Aston City

hotel in Mataram, as well as a 4-star Aston hotel and a favehotel in Senggigi. Senggigi will also see the opening of Royal Kamuela - Archipelago International’s most luxurious resort to date.

Royal Kamuela will be a 5 star+ complex consisting of 50 private pool villas right beside Sengiggi Beach. The resort is due to open in November this year.

“We are delighted to introduce the Aston brand to the stunning island of Gili Trawangan. As one of the most up and coming tourist destinations in Indonesia, we are extremely confident about increasing our presence in this thriving area, together with our six other projects that we have underway. You can follow our development at our website www.AstonHotelsAsia.com” Says Norbert Vas, VP Sales & Marketing at Archipelago International.

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