Edition september 2014

Vol. IX September 2014

Lombok Adventure

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There is no doubt that Eastern Indonesia offers stunning nature panorama and unique culture that can be great tourism potentials. However, this does not mean that those potentials can encourage areas in Eastern Indonesia to develop their tourism sector.

A number of areas have captured this opportunity beforehand, such as West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Raja Ampat Papua. Considering the promising opportunity, some areas have actively promoted their tourism potentials.

Idonesian Tourism Promotional Board (BPPI) has also seen this potential and focuses on promotion on potentials in Eastern Indonesia. Chairperson of BPPI, Yanti Sukamdani said that currently, there are many areas categorized as disadvantaged areas that have amazing tourism potentials and can be developed to boost the local economy.

Unfortunately, most of this type of areas are still lacking in infrastructure to support tourism sector.

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sapta Nirwandar agreed that eastern Indonesia has great tourism potentials. The potentials in disadvantaged and border areas should be managed and designed into special-interest tourism.

“This is perfect to be developed considering the great prospects,” said Sapta.

Sapta expects that special interest tourism like adventure tourism targeting on young people can encourage them to love their country more. Thus, eastern Indonesia is suitable to be offered as future tourist destination if we can work together to develop the region. Let’s introduce and promote eastern Indonesia as beautiful region and worth a visit.

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Diving Around Komodo Island

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ment to Promote Tourism through Film

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to Become Annual Agenda

16 | Foreign Tourist Visit to Central News

Java Increases Significantly

17 | Yanti Sukamdani Initiates

19 | Singapore uses Medical

18 | Surabaya to Become Host

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‘Quantum Leap’ of Indonesian Tourism

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Ende, Soul of Flores

27 | Beauty of Sumba West Sumba

32 | Hidden Paradise at the Foot Event and Destination

of Mount Ciremai

35 | 3.479 Artists to Participate Event and Destination

in Creative Cultural Parade

36 | Promoting Banten Tourism Event and Destination

through Debus

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Coastal Cleanup was a Great Success

38 | “Persembahan Anak Negeri” Event and Destination

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Diving Around Komodo Island

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he sea around Komodo Island offers vibrant colors and exotic marine life which will enchant divers and snorkelers alike as endless schools of fish ride the waterways rushing up from deep sea vents, below them the seabed is covered with a thick carpet of florescent corals and marine invertebrates, an underwater photographers paradise.

The waters that surround the island are turbulent and teeming with unparalled marine life. A marine reserve has recently been established and this reserve is largely undocumented and remains unexplored. Komodo National Park was established in 1980. It was declared as a Man and Biosphere

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Reserve and a World Heritage Site in 1986. KNP includes three major islands - Komodo, Rinca and Padar and numerous smaller islands together totaling 41,000 ha of land contains 132,000 ha of marine waters.

The corals in Komodo National park are pristine, with Mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong, many pelagics, to the tiny pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, frog fish, you name it we’ve got it. The sites vary from gentle easy coral slopes to heart pounding adrenalin rides, from the warm waters of the Flores Sea in the north to the chillier waters down south in the Indian Ocean, the underwater terrain is so varied with sheer cliff walls,

pinnacles, sandy flat bottoms, underwater plateaus, slopes, caves, swim-throughs, channels, all with varying colours, sizes and types of coral both hard and soft. For more information on diving around Komodo, please click www.komodoliveaboard.com

Time to Visit Flores F

lores is the most fascinating and beautiful island. Long hidden in the shadows of its more famous neighbor Bali, the island of Flores is finally emerging as a unique destination of its own. So, after visiting the lair of the Komodo dragons, take time to marvel at some of the wonders of Flores. Here you can swim in pristine lakes and waterfalls, dive at one of the 50 spectacular dive sites, go kayaking among craggy coasts and mangrove shores, explore mysterious caves and be warmly welcomed by the island’s people in their rituals, dances and daily life.

Flores spells adventure, diving, eco-tours, and mountain climbing interspersed with visits to prehistoric heritage sites, traditional villages and cultural events.

Until recently, many tourists have only been familiar with Labuan Bajo, the small port located on the westernmost tip of the island, and the taking off point for a visit to the last natural habitat of the prehistoric Komodo dragons, the

islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar.

Situated in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Flores is a long island that contains some of the world’s best kept secrets. A chain of volcanoes stretches the length of this 450 km long and narrow island, creating complicated V-shaped valleys and knife-edged ridges - terrain that was near impenetrable until recently and has separated the island into many distinct ethnic groups.

Administratively the island is divided into 8 districts; West Manggarai, Manggarai, East Manggarai, Nagekeo, Ngada, Ende, Sika and East Flores.

Further east are the adjacent islands of Alor and Lembata.

Here you will find some of the world’s most exotic underwater life.

Diving in the pristine seas of Komodo, divers find themselves swimming along with huge manta rays, dolphins and dugongs, while whales can be seen passing Flores’s east coast during their migration period.

The island itself is surrounded by

sparkling white beaches, where one beach even has pink sand. Mt. Kelimutu, near the town of Maumere, has three different coloured lakes that can change colour from time to time.

Besides Komodo dragons, Flores has been in the world’s limelight with the discovery of the Flores hobbit, or homo floresiensis, a new hitherto unknown prehistoric human species, whose remains were found in the caves of Liang Bua. This island is indeed ancient, having been untouched for centuries, once inhabited by prehistoric men and still living prehistoric animals, as well as containing remnants of a petrified forest.

At the easternmost tip of the island, Larantuka is famous for its Easterweek rituals that still continue the old Portuguese traditions brought here some 500 years ago. While at adjacent Lembata , islanders hunt whales manually, harpooning precariously from small boats. *** 11 | Paradiso September, 2014

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Promotion of Indonesian Tourism should be more Vulgar

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here is not much tourism promotions conducted through film in Indonesia. Film can actually become effective media to promote the natural beauty and cultural uniqueness of certain region to attract people to come.

“After Laskar Pelangi and Eat, Pray, Love, there aren’t any movies that give succesfull effect on tourism sector,” said Lola Amaria when becoming a speaker in a talkshow “Film as Effective Media for Tourism Promotion” in Jakarta Convention Center, Sunday (30/08/2014).

Lola who is also the producer of Negeri Tanpa Telinga (The Land without Ears) gave example that the United States is one of the countries that has successfully increased the popularity of the country through film. “Many movies produced in the United States that use the names of the areas in the country such as Leaving Las Vegas, Crazy in Alabama, Hawai Five-O, and New York I Love You,” said Lola.

Similar thing can also be done by Indonesia. “It’s true that the film industry in the United States is huge and has been recognized worldwide, but it’s not too late for Indonesia to make film as media

for tourism promotion,” said Lola.

Actresses/actors, film director and producer have also said that the shooting location of Sex and The City can be a tour package. “There are tour packages that invite people to see places where the film making took placec,” Lola explained.

Wiryanti Sukamdani, Chairperson of Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI) also said that in the future, films that are made to promote Indonesia should have more vulgar title. It means that the title should contain the name of certain area in Indonesia such as Jakarta the Dream Land,” said Yanti. (Erwin)

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Paramount Group’s Active Expansion Outside Java Island

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o reach the target of sales 2014 as much as Rp 3 trillion, PT Paramount Enterprise International actively build end-ofyear project outside Java, namely in Kalimantan, Bali and Sumatra. Project, which is said to be a good ending for the end of 2014 is going to be built on Paramount’s available landbank that covers the area of 1,200 hectares.

Managing Director Paramount Enterprise Andreas Nawawi said that in the midst of the downturn of property business, people still compete to make property as investment area. Actually, property market is still favored, all we need to do is finding the suitable product for the targeted area.

“As an example is hotel project built

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Parador Hotels and Resorts in Balikpapan, Samarinda and Berau. Balikpapan as the most comfortable city in Indonesia, as cited from the Association of Indonesian Planners Association, is a perfect location to develop hotel with the concept of Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE),” he said.

Paramount allocates Rp 90 billion on hotel investment in Balikpapan with the total of 150 rooms. In addition to that, another mega project which is still under construction is a superblock in Bali.

“We build sky villa equipped with shopping mall, hotel and office space in Bali on a 3.5 hectare land. The superblock is also completed with private beach as long as 140 meters. The com-

pany is also going to develop superblock in Sumatra, which is now in the phase of looking for suitable location,” he said.

Andreas added that besides areas considered as prospective areas, aggressive expansion to areas outside Java is aimed to improve the company’s recurring income. The main development in Serpong is divided 50:50 with Summarecon in terms of land division, thus we do greater expansion to megaproject outside Java.

“I believe that property industry continues to grow for it was only the courage to invest and buy property products, which was decreasing last year.

Now, consumers are more confident to invest and buy property products,” Andreas said. (*)

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Wiryanti Invites Local Government to Promote Tourism through Film

Jakarta Old City Eyeing UNESCO

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ami Island in South Korea is crowded by visitors who want to directly see the beauty of the island used as one of the shooting place for a Korean Drama Winter Sonata. In Indonesia, there is Belitung Island in the province of Bangka-Belitung that also gained popularity after Laskar Pelangi the movie (taken from a Novel written

by Andrea Hirata) was made there.

According to Wiryanti Sukamdani, Chairperson of Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI), a film that displays natural beauty of certain area will be very effective to promote the area as well as attract visitors.

“Tourism sells dreams and beauties that can be visualized through a film,” said Yanti when becoming a speaker in a talkshow “Film as Effective Media for Tourism Promotion” in Jakarta Convention Center, Sunday (30/08/2014).

The success of certain area in gaining popularity through a film will be used as recommendation for BPPI to other areas as a way to pack promotion creatively.

This year, BPPI in coordination with Regional Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD) is going to visit some areas in Indonesia. “We are going to discuss

about areas and aspects that can be promoted and we’ll explain how Bangka-Belitung can be exposed through film,” Yanti explained.

Yanti said that film can easily transfer the beauty of certain area to many people. In addition, the story of the film can also introduce the local culture and tradition.

“Even if the film is no longer played in the cinema, people who are interested in can still see the beauty by directly visiting the location where the film making took place,” Yanti explained.

She gave more examples. The filming location of Eat Pray Love in Bali is another place visited by people since the movie was made there. “People come to Bali looking for the area where Julia Robert cycling and many of them also visited the house of Ketut Liyer,” said Yanti.

Talkshow “Film as Effective Media for Tourism Promotion” is part of the series of activities of Indonesia Tourism and Creative Economy Fair held by BPPI on 29 – 31 August 2014 in Cendrawasih Hall, Jakarta Convention Center. This event is held by BPPI in cooperation with the Forum of Tourism and Creative Economy Journalist. (Erwin)

ld buildings that still stand strongly in the area of Jakarta Old City is nominated by a number of communities as one of the World Heritages.

Dodi, local facilitator who represents Ministry of Tourism and Creatie Economy said that the ministry is actively promoting the program of Old City Tourism and campaigning the importance of providing good service to tourists.

“The method of Destination Management Organization (DMO) is used to manage tourism in this area by implementing tourism based local community. The management becomes significant part to make the Jakarta Old City as UNESCO World Heritage 2015,” he said.

Moreover, Dodi said that he expects visitors to have more concern on the history of the area. Along with that, the sense of belonging should also be encouraged. “The service provided by the museum office should also be improved and the museum should have longer operational time. Cleanliness and security are other important aspects that should be improved to make Jakarta Old City into World Heritage,” Dodi explained. (*)

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“Aceh Diving Competition” to Become Annual Agenda

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ceh Diving Competition (ADC) and underwater flag ceremony are planed to become annual agenda in Aceh Province. Chairperson of ADC Octowandi said this in Sabang.

Ext year, both events are planned to be held in Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil regency.

“Aceh Diving Competition organizes diving competition, which is followed by 152 participants from Indonesia and abroad. The event was held in tourism area Gapang, Sabang. The categories competed include Fin Swimming (male and female), 5 Point Underwater Orientation (OBA 5 Point), Bouyancy and Underwater clean up,” he explained.

ADC committee provided a total prize of Rp 55 million to winners from the category of Fin Swimming 3000, OBA 5 Point and perfect-buoyancy and two doorprize winners. The committee also held flag ceremony to celebrate the 69th Independence of the Republic of Indonesia 12 meter under the water of Gapang sea.

“The ceremony became the main ritual of ADC 2014, which was then fol-

lowed by the delivery of prizes to the winners of the competition,” Octowandi said.

Public Relation Staff for Sabang Administration Board (BPKS) T Mahli Yuni said that BPKS always fully supports every important event that can improve

tourism sector in Weh Island.

“We hope that international events like this can be held as often as possible in order to promote Sabang to international world as well as improve the income of the local community,” he said. (*/ant)

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Januari-Juli, Tourist Arrival to Grow 9.37 Percent

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inistry of Tourism and Creative Economy recorded the number of tourist arrival during the period of January – July 2014 to reach 5.32 million people. This figure increased 9.37 percent compared to the same period in 2013.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said that the growth shows the great potentials of tourism sector together with creative economy that serve as strategic economic sector in the future national economy.

“The contribution of this sector to the national economy continues to increase along with the growth of the sector, which is above the growth of Gross Domestic Income (GDI),” she said in Jakarta recently.

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Mari said that foreign tourist arrival shows significant increase that can be seen from the cumulative number over the past seven months of January – July 2014. Thus, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is optimistic that the target of 9.3 – 9.5 million foreign tourist visits can be achieved.

She added that with the remaining time until August, Mari is optimistic that the figure will continue to increase considering that tourist visit in the second semester is usually higher that the first semester.

Meanwhile, in accordance to the data from the Bureau of Statistics and Center of Data and Information Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, foreign tourist visit during July 2014 reached 777,210 people or grew 8.28

percent compared to the same period last year, which was 717,784 people.

However, it slightly decreased compared to the period of June 2013, which was as many as 851,475 people.

Based on the country of origin, the highest growth is from United Arab Emirates as many as 480.12 percent.

It is followed by Saudi Arabia by 421.06 percent, Bahrain by 156.76 percent, Egypt by 70.23 percent and China by 35.25 percent.

Cumulatively, from January to July 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, Bahrain experienced the highest growth, which is 69.68 percent. It is followed by United Arab Emirates (54.61%), Egypt (46.95%), Saudi Arabia (42.84%) and China (25.96%). (*)

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Welcoming MEA,

Domestic Airlines to Optimize Service

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omestic airlins will maximalize the existing routes to compete with foreign airlines approaching the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) next year. PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk for example, choose to optimalize the routes in South East Asia region.

Ikhsan Rosan, Public Relation Manager Garuda Indonesia said that Garuda Indonesia has dominated the routes in South East Asia region such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bang-

kok. Generally, we have dominated the routes in ASEAN with the highest flight frequency like Jakarta – Singapore route, which is now served eight times per day.

“In the second half of this year, Garuda Indonesia is planning to open new direct route to Manila, Mumbai, London and Great Britain. Garuda Indonesia has also joined the Global Skyteam network, which has 1,064 routes in 178 countries. This step has been taken to

attract the interest of Garuda’s passengers,” said Ikhsan.

He added that Garuda Indonesia needs to improve its performance by boosting the number of passenger. In the first half of 2014, Garuda Indonesia experienced loss of US$ 211 million.

Last year, the airline carried 25 million passengers and 4.5 – 5 million of them are international flights.

“Therefore, I hope there will be expansion and improvement of the airline so that it can increase the number of passenger to an average of 10% - 20% per year,” he said.

According to Arif WIbowo, President Director Citilink, Garuda Indonesia’s subsidiary Citilink prioritize the domestic routes. Citilink will maximalize the domestic routes and to compete with other airlines, it will add the flight frequency of each domestic route to at least three flights for each route.

Agus Soedjono, Senior Manager Corporate Communication Sriwijaya Air said that the airline still focuses on the medium flight service such as providing meal facility. Through this way, I hope the regional routes to South East Asia such as Dili and Penang can have optimal occupancy. (*)

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Garuda to Add Three Routes in Eastern Indonesia

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aruda Indonesia Airlines is going to serve three new routes in the area of intra Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara started on September 1.

2014. The routes are Makassar – Kolaka (South East Sulawesi), Makassar – BauBau (South East Sulawesi) and Mataram – Sumbawa Besar.

Sales and Marketing Director Garuda Indonesia, Erik Meijer in the press conference said that the opening of new routes is part of the continuation of company’s expansion program. It is the form of our commitment in supporting the national economy development through the improvement of intra-areas connectivity in Indonesia.

“The new routes are served by Garuda Indonesia Explore Turboprop ATR 72-600 with the capacity of 70 passengers. I’ll give the details, the flight of Makassar – Kolaka (GA 4824) departs from Makassar at 9.05 am and arrives in Kolaka at 9.55 am. The return flight of Kolaka – Makassar (GA 4825) departs from Kolaka at 10.25 am and arrives in Makassar at 11.15am,” Eric explained.

Makassar – BauBau flight (GA 4828) departs from Makassar at 6.05 am and arrives in BauBau at 7.00 am.

The return flight of BauBau – Makassar (GA 4829) departs from BauBau at 7.30 am and arrives in Makassar at 8.25

am. Makassar – Kolaka and Makassar – BauBau routes are going to operate once a day (daily flight).

“Meanwhile, Mataram – Sumbawa Besar (GA 4034) departs from Mataram at 1.30 pm and arrives in Sumbawa Besar at 2.10 pm. The return flight Sumbawa Besar – Mataram (GA 4035) departs from Sumbawa Besar at 2.40 pm and arrives in Mataram at 3.20 pm. This route operates four times a week,” he said.

Garuda Indonesia is also going to add flight frequency for Makassar – Luwuk (return) from once a day to twice a day. It is part of the attempt to fulfill the increasing market demand, especially for Makassar – Luwuk route. (*) 15 | Paradiso September, 2014

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Foreign Tourist Visit to Central Java Increases Significantly

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oreign tourist visit to Central Java until now has reached more than 400,000 people. This figure shows significant increase compared to the previous year, which had the total of 390,000 people.

Head of Central Java Tourism Office Prasetyo Ari Wibowo said that the number of foreign tourists visiting Central Java until August 2014 has reached 400,000 people. This number continues to increase since there is still plenty of

time in the next few months for foreign tourists to visit the province.

“Tourism Office is targeting the increase of tourist visit up to 10%. The potentials of Central Java are quite big.

However, we realize that we’re still lack of support in terms of sufficient infrastructure and facilities. Thus, we need support of sufficient infrastructure in the future. In the near time, we’re going to invite tour operators and event organizers (EO) to see the potentials of Central

Java,” he said.

Not long ago, Sea Princess Cruise under the flag of Hamilton (Bermuda) anchored at Tanjung Emas Harbor in Semarang. The ship carried 1,967 passengers and 850 crews with Captain Kent Thomas William as the captain.

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said that tourist visit to Central Java via cruise ship is increasing. The record shows that until July 2014, there are 21 cruise ships that have been stopped by Semarang. In 2013, there were only 19 cruise ships visiting Semarang. Ganjar is optimistic that with the increase of tourist visit, Central Java will become one of the most attractive tourist destinations for tourists.

“I encourage all to provide the best service to tourists. If we want to sell tourism attraction, we have to be ready to welcome tourists. We can start with maintaining cleanliness in order to provide positive impression to visitors,” Ganjar said.

He added that he really wants to make the cruise ships stay longer and spend more time onland. Therefore, it can increase people’s income and support the sector of industry in Central Java.

“If we can hold them one more day, it would be great. We should start preparing so that they want to stay longer,” he said. (*/ant)

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Hotel Development in Yogyakarta should be Controlled

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urrently, development in Yogyakarta grows rapidly and new buildings can be found everywhere, including hotels.

Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X said that hotel development should be controlled and pay attention on several important factors. It should be controlled in terms of parking area availability, which could contribute to the crowdness of traffic, ground water sustainability and the social impacts.

“The existence of hotels can affect

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the society and become a reflection of the city civilization. However, hotel development should also concern on the surrounding environment because in Yogyakarta there are some areas that have been determined as heritage area such as Kotagede,” governor said.

Moreover, the governor said that Heritage areas should also be developed to support the special status and characteristic of Yogyakarta such as the areas of the Palace (Keraton), Pakualam and other areas. (*)

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Yanti Sukamdani Initiates ‘Quantum Leap’ of Indonesian Tourism

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hairperson of Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board SB Wiryanti Sukamdani initiates the idea of “quantum leap” in the tourism and creative economy sector. “The point is that tourism and creative economy should become the priority of national economic development,” said Yanti in Jakarta recently.

She expects that the idea of quantum leap can be implemented in tourism and creative economy sector in the 2014 – 2019 Cabinet. Quantum leap of

tourism and creative economy means a breakthrough to reach the target of foreign tourist visit that set up to 20 – 15 million people by 2019.

According to Yanti, the target can be achieved through a leap in the field of human resources development and local infrastructure. In this case, human resources should have professional certification, competence and LSU (Business Certification Booard) to assess product, service and management.

“It is expected that through this, service, accessibility and connectivity to tourist destinations can run well so that tourists will feel comfortable and easy to travel to Indonesia,” she said.

The second step in quantum leap is by increasing the number of events and great sales in a year to boost tourist arrival both foreign and domestic such as Duty Free Shop to attract tourists for shopping. The events should be held not only in Jakarta, but also in other areas throughout Indonesia.

“Referring to the sector of creative economy, tourism development in Indonesia is based on seven special interest tourism themes to sixteen markets that bring the biggest number of foreign

tourists,” said Yanti.

The themes of special interest tourism include historical and cultural tourism, syariah tourism, health and fitness tourism, natural and eco-tourism, and sport and recreational tourism.

She added that quantum leap means putting two sectors, namely tourism and creative economy on the scale of priority in the national economic development. “This means that National Development Plan Board (Bappenas) puts tourism sector as the main priority after the sector of education, culture and health,” Yanti said.

Therefore, the budget for tourism promotion should significantly increase and it should be realized that tourism sector the fourth biggest contributor to national income after oil and gas, coal and palm.

Related to the idea of Jokowi to build the Sea Toll, this can help developing cruise ship tourism in Indonesia. It is expected that later there will be more harbors and marinas built to attract more cruise ships visiting Indonesia.

“Of course it can trigger the achievement of target of 20 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2019,” she said. (*)

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AP I Ready to Provide Rp7.5 Trillion for Kulonprogo Airport Development

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T Angkasa Pura I is ready to provide Rp 7.5 trillion for the mega project of Kulonprogo Airport development, which will start its construction in 2015.

Farid Indra Nugraha, Secretary of AP I said that the development of Kulonprogo Airport is aimed to replace Adi Sutjipto International Airport that currently has experienced over capacity.

With the concept of airport city, this airport is expected to operate in 2017.

“Kulonprogo Airport construction is started from zero. In addition to physical development, it requires budget for land acquisition. AP I is going to establish a joint venture with investor GVK from India. GVK is an airport management company that successfully develops Mumbai and Bangalore Airport in India,”

Farid explained.

Although there has not any agreement on the percentage of share yet, the management of AP I expect to be the majority shareholder. The partnership has been established since 2011 through the signing of MoU in New Delhi, India.

“Currently, the construction of Kulonprogo Airport has entered the land acquisition stage and Rp 900 billion has been prepared for it. The process is expected to be completed by April 2015 and then the groundbreaking can be done in May 2015.

Farid added that the construction of Kulonprogo Airport is estimated to take three years. AP I estimate that the budget required for this mega project will reach Rp 7.5 trillion and can be more

along with the development of airport city concept. The budget is totally taken from the joint venture and not from the government.

AP I also promise that the airport design and infrastructure are going to be better that the previous airports. Special design displaying characteristic of Yogyakarta has been offered by GVK. The airport is planned to be completed with special train infrastructure for airport. Similar concept has been implemented in Kuala Namu International Airport in North Sumatera operated by PT Railink. The airport capacity is designed to accommodate 50 million passengers every year. Adi Sutjipto Airport currently serves 3.5 million passengers per year, while the capacity is only 1.5 million passengers. (*) 17 | Paradiso September, 2014

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Surabaya to Become Host of Asian Fashion Week 2014

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urabaya is going to be the host for Asian Fashion Week (AFW) 2014, which will be held at Java Paragon Hotel on 14 – 18 August 2014.

According to Group President & CEO AFW Arwin Sharma, as many as 37 designers from 14 countries are ready to present their best designs in the event held annually.

“The countries that have been confirmed to send their representatives are Russia, India, Mexico, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Vietnam, Australia and Nepal.

Five designers are from Indonesia,” Arwin said.

Arwin said that if most of fashion shows are held in indoor ballroom, AFW will be different. The organizing committee chose different concept by holding the fashion show outdoor. Although it is held outdoor, not all people are allowed to enter the venue for invitation and entrance ticket are required.

“AFW was firstly held in 2011 in Guangzhou, China. It was then followed by the same event held in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in 2013 and then last year in Japan. Surabaya is the first city in Indonesia trusted to be the host of the event. Surabaya has attracted the

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world attention through the hospitality of the people and its success in managing the environment,” he said.

He added that full support from Surabaya Mayor has made the organizing committee has no doubt to choose the city as the host of AFW 2014. This year, Sharma is targeting 400 audiences per day. He hopes that AFW can fulfill its main mission, which is to integrate fashion of designers from all over Asia and other countries.

“The essence of fashion should be understood universally. This means that there shouldn’t be any cultural or other boundaries. If we talk about fashion, it is very universal. Although every design contains traditional characteristic, it is aimed to enrich the value of the design itself so that it can also serve as means of unity,” he said.

AFW 2014 is also planned to be attended by Miss India and Miss Japan as guest stars. Sharma calls it a history for this is the first time two Asian ambassadors come in one fashion event.

According to the Head of Surabaya Cultural and Tourism Office Wiwiek Widayati, the office has prepared all things to support the success of the

event. One of them is by working together with “House of Sampoerna” (HoS) to provide city tour service to the delegates during their stay in Surabaya. Both designer and model have opportunity to visit a number of tourist attractions in Surabaya.

In relation to the implementation of AFW, which is also at the same time with the celebration of Indonesian Independence, the delegates are also invited to attend the flag ceremony in the city hall. In addition to that, the activity will be continued by various games usually held to celebrate the Indonesian Independence such as makan kerupuk (eating crackers), inserting nail into a bottle and sack race. The participants would be the foreign delegates and models.

“This might be the first experience for them. AFW 2014 brings many benefits to Surabaya especially in tourism sector. Considering that this event involved many foreign designers and models, it is expected that they will return to their countries and share their experience to people in their respective countries. This is our opportunity to promote our tourism potentials globally,” said Wiwiek. (*/ant)

Singapore uses Medical Tourism to Attract Indonesian tourists

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ingapore as a country with the most advanced economy in the South East Asia region continues developing medical tourism and inviting Indonesian people to do regular medical check-up and treatment in the country.

Singapore that does not have abun-

dant natural resources encourages various manufacture and service sectors as its economic growth booster.

Singapore ambassador for Indoneisa Anil Kumar Nayar said in Jakarta that Singapore always develops its medical system and they are happy that Indo-

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nesian people visit the country for medical treatment and check-up. Singapore indeed focuses the investment on the sector of education and healthcare.

Mari Elka Pangestu also said that Indonesian and Singapore people have visited each other for the purpose of tourism, health and education. In addition to cooperation in the field of tourism, cooperation in trade and investment sectors between two countries has increased significantly in the last ten years. .

“I really appreciate the consistency of Singapore of doing innovation to develop the country. Data from Coordinating Board of Investment (BKPM) shows that a number of Singapore’s investments in Indonesian in 2013 reached the value of US$ 4.7 billion,” Mari said.

The average trade transaction value between Singapore and Indonesia is US$ 74.8 billion. This makes Indonesia the fourth biggest trading partner for Singapore. (*)

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Jepang to Apply Free Visa on January 2015

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he government of Japan is going to apply free visa policy to Indonesian citizens who visit Japan started on January 2015.

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa said this after the meeting with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Fumio Ishida in Jakarta.

“The free-visa policy will probably be implemented in January 2015. Thus, the Indonesian government is currently conducting the process to issue the free-visa policy for Japanese people who travel to Indonesia. We hope the free-visa policy between the two countries can be done synergically,” Marty said.

According to the official website of the Embassy of Japan, on June 17th, 2014, the government of Japan has officially announced the plan to apply the free-visa policy to the holders of the Republic of Indonesia’s passports.

However, the policy will be limited to e-passport holders who are planning to

stay in Japan under 15 days and have registered in the Japanese Embassy or Japanese Consulate.

The implementation and procedure of free-visa policy are still under discussion. Until this process completed, Indonesian citizens traveling to Japan

still need visa in accordance to their purpose of visit.

There are several types of visa issued by the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia such as visa for temporary visit for traveling, business and family affairs. (*)

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Soekarno Hatta Airport Capacity to Increase by 177%

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resident Director Angkasa Pura (AP) II Tri S Sunoko said that the capacity of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Cengkareng, Tangerang is predicted to increase by 177% after the revitalization in various terminals at the airport completed in 2015.

“Later after the expansion and development of terminals, the capacity of the airport will become 61 million passengers or increase by 177% compared to the current capacity, which is 22 million passengers,” said Tri. AP II is doing various improvement and development at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which include Terminal 3 Ultimate that is projected as the most modern and sophisticated terminal in Indonesia. After the development of Terminal 3 Ultimate completed in 2015, AP II will continue with the revitalization of Terminal 1 and 2.

“Another development that is under preparation at Soekarno-Hatta Airport is the integrated building located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The integrated building is projected to be a one-stop service where there are com-

mercial area, mall, hotel, parking area, train station and automated people mover system inside,” he said.

He added that previously AP II supports the eradication of any forms of

criminalism at the airport area like the one revelead during the sudden inspection conducted by Commission of Corruption Eradication (KPK) at SoekarnoHatta International Airport. (*)

Davao-Manado-Raja Ampat Flight to Discuss

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inister of Transportation EE Mangindaan said that the ministry has prepared flight routes of Davao, Manado and Raja Ampat and airport improvement to support tourism sector in Manado.

“Preparation is going on for the supporting routes are already available, all we need to do is to prepare it,” Mangindaan said in Manado.

He said that the route of Manado – Manokwari is already available we well as the route of Raja Ampat.

Garuda Airline is soon open those flight routes, including to Davao.

“It’s not only Garuda, Sriwijaya Air has confirmed its readiness to serve the routes and I’m going

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to sign the license in the next few days,” he said.

Related to the improvement of Samratulangi Airport, Mangindaan said that the ministry has asked for the permission of North Sulawesi Governor to extend the airport. He asks the runway to be extended for another 250meter. The provincial government even offers the runway to be extended for 500 meters, but Mangindaan thinks that this requires further discussion and coordination considering that there are some consequences that should be dealt with.

The runaway expansion is also related to land acquisition and it still

cannot be guaranteed that the local people will agree. Thus, the 250m expansion is expected to get permission for a starter. If it is approved, then the centralization of Lion Air in Manado will be able to be implemented so that it can bring wider economic impact. (*)

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Tourism MAP

of ENDE city

Ende

Ende, Soul of Flores WOLOTOPO TRADITIONAL VILLAGE Wolotopo is a traditional village that built at the slope of a hill glance down to the open south sea. It is about 12 kilometers in the east of Ende city, it can be reached by motorcycle or by car.

It takes only 30 minutes to get there.

Uniquenes of Wolotopo village is traditional building and the settlement that built on stones arrangement. It is very high and steady. Wolotopo inhabitant are lived by custom communities who are very consistend in art development, textile industry (hand weaving) and it is known as the biggest bangkuang

producer for Ende regency. The condition of nature is dry, empty and infertile land; so the people here hard working to have their life better. Various custom attraction that showed to the people who come to this village.

MURUNDAO WATERFALL Murundao waterfall is located in Koanara village, Kelimutu district. It is approximately 53 kilometers from Ende or 400 meters from Moni. Just 15 minutes on the way there we can find an amazing nature waterfall panorama.

The location is near the Kelimutu three colour lakes. The space as the choice for tourist to spend their time here. Murundao waterfall is about 15 meters in height it offered a beauty natural enchatment because it is still original.

Go in the direction waterfall location we can go by motorcycle, bemo or bus.

From the main road we go on foot about 200 meters.

BUNG KARNO MUSEUM Bung Karno museum is located in Perwira street, Kota Raja sub district in the north of Ende city. Archaelogical site building is former house of Bung Karno. He lived together with his family when he was sent into exile by the Ducth Indies Government from 1934 to 1938. It is still kept, cared and defended its originality by the government of Ende regency. This location is approximately 1 km from city center and it can reached by motorcycle, bemo or any other vehicles. All of goods collection belong to Bung Karno still stored in this museum like: family’s photo, Bung Karno’s photo, ceramics, two sticks that have a head of monkey, big pen, rice plate, cettle, iron, hanger, wardrobe, bed iron, paintings and any other collection. In Bung Karno museum is also found prostration space for meditating and space to pray or sholat. He always ask the help from God in relation with Indonesian independence struggle. At the back of Bung Karno museum there was a well, it is twelve feet deep. It is used by Bung Karno to take a bath,

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IBU AMSI CEMETERY (BUNG KARNO’S MOTHER IN LAW) Bung Karno’s mother in law (Ibu Inggit Gunarsih) is known as Ibu Amsi who came with Bung Karno during exile in Ende from 1934 to 1938. Ibu Amsi’s cemetery is located in a complex of independence warrior family’s burial, which named Bharanuri’s family burial. It is located in Rukun Lima sub district, Ende Selatan district. It is about one and half km from city center. This location can be reached by all vehicles.

As a reality to strengthen opinion that a struggle demands sacrifice and true fighter willing sacrifice everything.

wash, drink and ablution. People believe that this well has merit to cure various discase and make people ageless.

Subroto street, Achmad Yani street and enter way to Haji Hasan Aroeboesman airport. It was called Simpang Lima (five intersection).

MARITIME MUSEUM

IMMACULATA BUILDING

Maritime museum is located in Mohammad Hatta street, approximately 100 meters from city center park, here can be seen whale fish sketch/bone, dolphin, seal, various kind reptile, umbu cliff and brachiopod. Besides sea/ water species, it is also decorate several kind of uniques animal preserved. This museum is also used by students and university in Ende as the supporter means/ facilities to study and research activity.

Immaculata building is an old building that used by Bung Karno to present drama written by himself during exiled in Ende. The building is located in Kathedral street, its about 1 km from Ende city center. Dr. Syaitan is one of drama showed by local people be the friend to share in the same struggle. That is mean, desire and creativity never extingnishable by intimidation and in fetters conditions.

TRADITIONAL HAND WEAVING, GEDEG AND WROUGHT IRON INDUSTRY Those there handicrafts are produced in Woloare village, Roworena sub district and Ende Utara district about 2 kilometers from Ende city. If you want to come the village, you can use motorcycles, cars or any other vehicles just 15 minutes away there.

Weaving industry is produced by local people with various styles, colours and sizes. In around here you can also find bamboo plait (gedeg), it can be used to make house wall or ceiling. From bamboo plait industry is about 100 meters be found wrought iron industry. It produces chopping knife, knife and sickle for sale.

PANCASILA CONTEMPLATION PLACE Bread fruit tree with five branches situated in Ende city park, 150 meters from Ende beach and in the west of Pancasila field. It is a place of Bung Karno to contemplate after sholat/ pray azhar. Believed that his bright idea about nation philosophy of Pancasila (the five basic principles Republic of Indonesia) was leapt in Bung Karno’s contemplation under bread fruit tree. It was recognized by Bung Karno when he visited Ende in 1955. Bread fruit tree that the shelter of Bung Karno was dead. Now it is still have the second tree with five branches which believed by local people as a realization of Pancasila.

To strengthen this fact the Government of Ende regency built Pancasila Monument that located in intersection among Kelimutu street, El Tari street, Gatot

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WEST SUMBA

Beauty of Sumba

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acing the wide Indian Ocean, the island of Sumba in the province of East Nusatenggara is a surfer’s paradise. The large rolling Sumba barrels usually appear between May through October when waves can be either very high and strong or very flat as breaks are directly exposed to wide open ocean swells.

This kind of powerful surf, however, though very challenging, should only be ventured by professionals.

However, throughout the year, swells rise from 3 to 6 feet.

Although as yet little known on the tourist map, surprisingly the island of Sumba has a number

luxurious, well frequented resorts.

The Nihiwatu Resort, for example, describes itself as “the ultimate in privacy, exclusivity, views and romance”, and has been awarded Indonesia’s 2nd best hotel by Tripadvisor. Additionally there is the Sumba Nautil Resort both in the south west of Sumba, another favourite with surfers.

Located between the islands of Komodo and Sumbawa, Sumba has two distinct climates. Its western part receives more rain, is more fertile and therefore has more inhabitants, whilst its eastern part is mountainous with grassy plateaus and valleys. Here is Sumba’s highest

peak, the Wangga Meti rising 1,225 meters above sea level. . Capital of west Sumba is Waikabubak with its airport at Tambolaka, while the island’s largest town of Waingapu in East Sumba. In between are mostly villages where communities still adhere to the ancient belief of Marapu or ancestor worship of the megalithic era. Here you will find large, well carved megalithic tombs. Traditional clan houses are round with peaked thick thatched roofs resembling wide sunhats. West Sumba plants rice, while East Sumba is famous for its water buffaloes and ikat weaving. Sumba raises Indonesia’s best horses.

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West Sumba

West Sumba The western part of Sumba has plenty to offer tourists who dare to venture into off-thebeaten- track destinations. Here can be seen traditional villages, stone megalithic tombs even around West Sumba’s capital of Waikabubak, and watch rituals following the ancient belief of the islanders.The center of rituals Is the village of Tarung, a small remote hamlet west of Waikabubak, which the Sumbanese believe is their spiritual center. It is the high priest of Tarung who officiates at

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the yearly Wula Padu ceremony honoring the deified ancestors at the start of the Marapu newyear at the arrival of the rainy season.

The Festival is held around October or November.

Once a year the exciting Pasola jousting festivals, the culmination of a series of fertility rituals are held on separate days at different locations on the island. Hundreds of warriors on horses charge into each other riding bareback, hurling spears.

This festival, usually held be-

tween February and March, and is believed to bring fertility to the land.

The world has come to know West Sumba closer since the opening of the Nihiwatu Resort in the southwest of the island, some 1.5 hours from Waikabubak. This resort is known for its exceptional surf and beautifully inspiring surroundings. Surfing is best at the Kerewe, Marosi and Dasang beaches facing south where there are premier lefts and large double overhead surf. ***

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West Sumba

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Hidden Paradise

at the Foot of Mount Ciremai I t was at 8.30 pm when the bus we were traveling from Jakarta for six hours arrived at Tirta Sanita Spa & Resort, Sangkanurip, Kuningan, Cirebon, West Java. The weather was nice. The cool evening air just began to feel when we arrived at the hotel.

Strategically located in Kuningan, Tirta Sanita Spa & Resort is an ideal place to start exploring Kuningan. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to tourist destinations that can be seen in this city, one of which is Palutungan Campgrounds.

Kuningan regency, West Java became the venue for tourism and creative economy orientation and outbound programs for journalists and the press in 2014. The event organized

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by Center for Public Communication (Puskompub) Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) includes the introduction of growing tourist destination and have potential to be developed as tourism destination and the creative industries.

Kuningan has dozens of natural attractions to offer, but unfortunately not many people are aware of its natural beauty. “We still have works to deal with regarding the attempts to promote tourist attractions in Kuningan,� said Head of Kuningan Tourism and Culture Office, Teddy Suminar.

Palutungan Campground located in the Mount Ciremai National Park (MCNP) in Cigugur sub-district was the

first place we were heading to for outbound activities.

The campground can be reached from the city of Kuningan that is located at an altitude of 466 meters above sea level to Cigugur sub-district as far as 9 km to the West. Road infrastructure is already available from Kuningan city even though public transport to the campsite is still limited.

Palutungan is located on the southern slope of Mount Ciremai at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.

Entering the area, visitors are charged Rp13, 500 per person plus Rp 2,000 for motorcycles and Rp 4,000 for cars.

We did many great activities there, which included trekking, outbound games and ended by enjoying the

beauty of Putri Waterfall. During trekking, we had to pass through a tropical forest with sloppy track and sometimes we also had to go through the bushes.

It was such a great time to end our activities by visiting Putri waterfall. It can be reached in about 10 minutes from the entrance gate of Palutungan.

For female visitors, there is a sign put on a tree that prohibits menstruating women entering the waterfall area.

If one day is not yet enough for you to explore and enjoy the natural beauty, visitors can camp in the area provided

by MCNP. “Camping provides visitors with the sensation of the cold night air, birdsong and other animal noises that accompany their camping time,” said one of the team building and outbound, Widodo.

The outbound activities were then continued by a visit to the center of the creative industry not so far away from Palutungan, namely the crafters of Angklung from Lumbu Angklung Studio owned by Kang Pendi and the producer of Jeniper (lemon squeeze) and tape (sweet fermented sticky rice) in three places, Ibu Murnah namely, Ibu Misrah, and Sri Lestari.

According to Teddy, the development of the creative economy in Kuningan became the initial pilot program of Kuningan Tourism and Cultural Office, such as collecting the batik artisans, angklung, to unique culinary vendors. In the implementation Disparbud go hand in hand with the community to make tourism villages, and communities are actively involved in the development of tourism industry in the region.

Cigugur Fish Pond The first day activity was ended by visiting Cigugur fish pond. This is one of unique tourist destinations in Kuningan because in this pond, we can find a rare fish known by the local as Kancra Bodas or thw White Fish (the God’s Fish). This fish is the species of Labeo-

barbus Doumensis. There is a legend that makes the local people call it as the God’s Fish.

Purportedly, Cigugur that is located 3 km above the city of Kuningan, in 1430 had the name of Padara Village.

At that time, the local people needed source of water. Ki Gede was then meditated and thrusted a keris (wavy double-bladed dagger) at the foot of a green hill on Mount Ciremai.

At that time, thundering sound like landslide was heard and therefore the village was named Cigugur. Water came out from the root of the tree, flew to the pond and then continued to the downstream of the village. Ki Gede then caught Kancra Bodas fish from three rivers, namely Cilutung River in Majalengka, Cisanggarung River in Kuningan and Cijolang River in the border of West Java and Central Java. The fish was then put in the Cigugur Fish Pond.

According to senior officer in Kuningan Regency Tourism and Cultural Office, Slamet Riyadi, those three rivers had crystal clear water for the forests around them were still lush. The clear water made the fish lived and grew well.

Ki Gede reminded the villagers not to disturb the fish for the sake of their future generation. The locals believed that Ki Gede was a wiku or a person who has supernatural or divine power.

Due to his power, his internal organ could be seen from outside.

In his old age, Ki Gede was sick and said that he wanted to die as normal people. His will was then conveyed to Syekh Maulana Syarif Hidayatulah or also known as Sunan Gunung Jati in Cirebon. Even Sunan Gunung Jati was surprised to see the crystal clear body of Ki Gede. He helped him to die as normal people by guiding Ki Gede to say Syahadat sentence. Ki Gede said it once and his body suddenly disappeared.

At that time, Islam was spread by

first Islam missionaries in Indonesia known as wali. The activities were centered in Cirebon. When those wali arrived in Kuningan, they found a spring in Cibulan, 10 km to the north of Cigugur. They named the fish in Cibulan fish pond Kancra Bodas. It is thought that Sunan Gunung Jati brought the fish to Cibulan, after the fish grew and bred well in Cigugur.

Slamet Riyadi added, “Ki Gede was a leader with great vision and had an ability to see the future. He gave Kancra Bodas fish to be kept and not to be eaten because the fish is not suitable for consumption. It cannot be dry fried, has lots of fat and it doesn’t taste good.”

“The life of the fish becomes the indicator of water, which is still clean and unpolluted. Therefore, conservation on Mount Ciremai should be done continuously so that the fish can live and breed,” he said.

Both Cigugur and Cibulan are often visited by people who want to spend weekends together with family or friends. The uniqueness of the pond is that people can swim with the God’s fish. They are tame and will not bite.

Fish theraphy is also available here at the cost of Rp 5,000 per hour.

Cibulan Fish Pond Different from Cigugur Fish and Bathing Pond, in addition to fish pond, bathing pool and fish theraphy, Cibulan also has seven sacred springs called Tujuh Sumur (the Seven Wells).

This tourist attraction is located in Manis Kidul village, Jalaksana subdistrict, Kuningan, Cirebon, West Java.

It is about 10 km from Kuningan. The admission costs only Rp 2,000 for adult and Rp 1,000 for children.

The pool covers the area of 5 hectares and has two big rectangular pools.

The first pool has the size of 35m x 15m with the depth of 2m. The second pool has the size of45m x 15m and divided

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into two parts with the depth of 60cm and 120cm.

The seven sacred springs are located at the western corner of the pools.

They consist of seven small pools and each has its own name, namely Sumur Kejayaan (the well of glory), Sumur Kemulyaan (the well of nobility), Sumur Pengabulan, Sumur Cirancana, Sumur Cisadane, Sumur Kemudahan (the well of easiness) and Sumur Keselamatan (the well of safety).

Purportedly, there is a golden crab inside one of these pools. If lucky enough, visitors can see the crab and their wishes will come true. There is no special admission for entering the Seven Wells, but there is a charity box where people can put money.

The seven wells built around a petilasan (resting place), which was known as the resting place of King Siliwangi after returning from the war of Bubat. The petilasan consists of piled menhir-like stone and two striped tiger statues, the symbol of Great King of Padjajaran.

“The wells are crowded by people coming for pilgrimage. They usually come on Friday night or during the Islamic month of Maulud. People believe that the water from the seven wells brings bless,” said the keeper of the seven wells, Iman Sariman.

He further said, “The god’s fish live in this pond since hundred of years ago. The breeding is slow, but only one or two fish died every year.”

Research carried out by the Research and Development Center of Limanology LIPI reveals that the fish that weighs 1kg – 15kg with the length up to 75cm is originally from Kuningan.

Slamet Riyadi added, “The group of Kancra Bodas fish only lives in the pond of Cibulan, Cigugur, Pasawahan, Linggarjati and Darmaloka.”

The five ponds are located on the foot of Mount Ciremai. The fish of god can only live in the clear and free from pollution water and this kind of water can only be found in an area which has lush and dense forest,” he explained.

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diers who rebelled and cursed by the king to be fish. The number of fish in the pond remains the same. Whether or not the legend is true, people are afraid of taking the fish out from the pond because they believe that those who disturb the fish will get in trouble.

Director of Cibulan Nature Tourism, HM Didi Sutardi added, “The area around the foot of Mount Ciremai has great natural potential. In addition to Cibulan fish pond, there are plenty of tourist attractions worth of visit.”

The number of tourist visit to this place reaches 1,000 to 2,000 visitors per month and up to 10,000 visitors during holiday season or Idul Fitri. Domestic tourists mostly come from Jabodetabek, Surabaya and Semarang while foreign tourists are from German, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.

Didi hopes that there will be investors who are interested to cooperate in building hotel and other environmentally-friendly buildings.

Linggarjati Convention Building In addition to enjoying the natural panorama, visiting Kuningan is incomplete if you have not spent time to visit a building with high historical value, Linggarjati Convention Building located in Cilimus district, Kuningan Regency.

The position of the building is exactly on the southern part of Mount Ciremai’s foot. This place can be reached by bus from Jakarta via Luragung. It is only 30 minutes from Kuningan by private vehicle.

“This is a historical building where the Indonesian people demanded de facto the independence of the Republic of Indonesia to the Ducth government through the Linggarjati Agreement,” said the manager of Linggarjati Convention Building, Sukardi.

The original building is maintained to be kept and a number of things and replica of things used during the agreement can be found in this building, which is not served as a museum. This building has a long history. Johanes Van Os was the first person to renovate the house and make it into family house in 1930. Previously, this was a hut belonged to Ibu Jasitem, who was later married by a Dutch man.

In 1950 – 1975, the building was used as Linggarjati 1 Primary School.

In 1985, the son of Johanes Van Os, Dr. Willem Van Osdanjoty Kulve-Van Os who grew up here successfully made

this house into cultural heritage.

The building consists of several rooms, namely the meeting room, secretariat room, Lord Killearn’s bedroom, the meeting room between President Soekarno and Lord Killearn, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, ironing room and a store room.

Currently, the facilities available for visitors are parking area, food stall, prayer room, toilet, open garden and an auditorium.

Narada Art Gallery Not only historical building, we also spent time to visit the collections of Narada Art Gallery built by Mrs. Hj Nanti Taufik. The gallery displays various collections of artwork such as masks, mask of Wayang Wong, clothes worn

by Topeng dancers, traditional wedding outfit from Cirebon, earthenware statues, bird-shaped wooden carving and many more.

The artwork displayed in the gallery located at Jl Panawuan No 121, Prima Resort Cilimus Kuningan come from Cirebon and other islands throughout Indonesia, which have topeng tradition. The work of international artists such as Gaaltiero Dall’Osto, mask from Lebanon and China can also be found here.

Narada Art Gallery’s collection is divided into three groups. The first group is Mande Caruban that consists of collection from Cirebon such as topeng (mask), clothes, batik, paintings, photos and souvenir masks. The second group is Mande Dwipantara that consists of collection of masks and clothes from Java, Madura, Bali, Lombok Kalimantan and North Sumatera. The third group is International Mande that consists of masks from Venetia (Italy), China, Lebanon and many more.

Visitors who are interested in knowing more about the art of topeng from Narada Art Gallery can join several training programs such as batik making, glass painting, topeng dance or karawitan, earthenware making, leather puppet making and workshop. (Yeffi Rahmawati)

3.479 Artists to Participate in Creative Cultural Parade

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inister of Tourism and Creative Ecconomy Mari Elka Pangestu said that as many as 3,479 artists and 1,000 supporting people involved in the Creative Art and Cultural Parade 2014 held in Jakarta to celebrate the 69th Indonesian Independence. The participants will be assessed by eight juries.

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy held a parade with the theme of “Indonesia Bersatu” (Indonesia in Unity) that took place in the area around Medan Merdeka and the Palace, Jakarta, on August 18, 2014. The parade involved participants from 33 provinces and three communities including the community of Reog Pawitandirogo, Children Police Community from Bekasi and Jember Fashion Carnaval. The parade was also enlivened by Istiqlal Marching Band and two state-owned enterprises (BUMN).

Participants not only performed decorated cars that showed the local potentials, but also presented various creativities of the artists in a form of dances, music and other attractive performances.

The jury that consists of singers and choreographer will determine ten best performances. The best performers will achieve special award from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

During the parade, each contingent performed for 2.5

minutes in front of the main stage where the First Lady and other high officials watched the parade.

“The creative art and cultural parade is expected to increase creativity of performing art in a form of carnival as well as to increase people’s appreciation towards Indonesian artworks and culture,” said Mari.

The parade is also expected to create the wave of creativity to increase the competitiveness at national level and create an event that becomes the icon of creative economy of performing art as tourist attraction. (*)

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Promoting Banten Tourism

through Debus

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ebus is a traditional art from Banten that shows people’s skill in using the energy of internal power. The skill enables people to be insusceptible to the attack of sharp weapon or fire. Debus performance is accompanied by music. The collaboration of music and internal power becomes a very interesting performance. Therefore, this tradition is known worldwide.

Even Sepultura, a trash metal band from Brazil included debus in their performance.

Debus has now become the tourism icon of Banten Province. Banten Provincial Government held Debus Festival 2014 on Saturday (23/8).

Sapta Nirwandar, Deputy Minis-

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ter of Tourism and Creative Economy said that cultural festival is effective way to promote tourism potentials.

“Tourism is closely relared to cultural sharing, and uniqueness of culture is valuable attraction,” said Sapta in the opening of Debus Festival 2014 held in Titik Nol Mercusuar (Zero Point Lighthouse), Anyer, Serang Regency.

Banten has abundant tourism potentials that include natural tourism (beaches), historical tourism, cultural tourism and many more. This province is also close to Jakarta, only twohour drive, so that it can attract tourists from Jakarta to visit the province.

Rano Karno, caretaker of Banten Governor said that the implementation of Debus Festival in the Zero Point Lighthouse aims to remind people to the historical story of the place as well as introduce historical tourist attraction in Banten.

“This area is important and historical point for it is the starting point of Anyer – Panarukan road built during the Dutch colonialism,” said Rano.

The festival, which is held for the first time, was enlivened by debus performance presented by more than 2000 people and recorded on the Indonesian Museum ofRecord (MURI).

The level of difficulty of debus performance allowed was easy and medium level only. (Erwin Gumilar)

ITCEF 2014

Targeted to Earn IDR 20 Billion

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ndonesian Tourism & Creative Economy Fair (ITCEF) 2014 held in JCC Jakarta on 29 – 31 August 2014 is targeted to earn Rp 18 – 20 billion.

“We are targeting to have transaction valued more than Rp 15 billion just like last year, at least RP 18 to 20 billion,” said Chairman of Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI) S.B. Wiryanti Sukamdani during the opening of ITCEF 2014 in JCC Jakarta on Friday (29/8/2014).

The event is also targeted to be visited by al least 50,000 visitors.

ITCEF 2014 is expected to be the gathering venue between tourism industry that consists of airlines, convention and MICE agencies, tour and travel operators, hotel, restaurants, tourism and creative economy associations, spa, tourism school and its consumers.

This year, as many as 160 participants joined the event held on the area of 3,500m2 in Jakarta Convention Center (JCC). It was open from 10 am to 8 pm. Other activities held during the exhibition are table top, house keeping and bed set-up, table set-up, uniform parade, art & cultural performances, stand up

comedy, fashion show, and creative economy workshop.

“We also invited exhibitors from abroad representing every continent including Paraguay, South Korea, Japan, Middle East and Australia,” she said.

The involvement of foreign participants is expected to widen the market of Indonesia tourism as well as to promote Indonesia internationally approaching the implementation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.

“We expect them to sell Indonesian package in their respective countries after this event,” said Yanti.

According to her, the most important thing for now is the improvement of competitiveness and branding of Indonesia tourism in order to enter the AEC, which will open the market for investment, trade and human resources in ASEAN region.

“We have to be ready, ITCEF 2014 has strategic role in responding to the challenge,” she said.

On the same occasion, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Ecnomy Sapta Nirwandar said that under the leadership of Indonesia’s next president Joko Widodo, it is expected to attract 20 million tourists until the next five years.

“Jokowi’s target of 20 million foreign tourists should be able to reach and this becomes our challenge that should be dealt with,” she said. (*)

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Event & Destination

“Persembahan Anak Negeri” to Present in Den Haag

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ndonesian Embassy in Den Haag, Holland presented a Diplomatic Reception to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence in The Kurzaal, Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel Den Haag on Wednesday night (20/08/2014).

The diplomatic reception presented a fashion show entitled “Persembahan Anak Negeri” that presents two Indonesian top designers Tuty Cholid with Batik collection and Denny Wiryawan with Sumbanese Weaving collection.

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tion with BNI as part of the event The Pride of Indonesian Heritage.

Other events held consisted of Dispora Forum and Fashion and Handicraft Exhibition by partners trained by BNI in the hall of Indonesia Embassy in Den Haag on 21 – 22 August 2014.

Minister of Intenational Trade and Development Cooperation, Ms. Lilianne Ploumen attended the event as the Guest of Honour. The reception was also attended by more than 500 guests consisted of Dutch high officials, foreign ambassadors and diplomatic corps, politicians, military and police officials, private sectors, youths and

public. Also attending the event were the Senate President (Eerste Kamer) and President of the High Court (Hoogeraad).

Indonesian ambassador for Holland, Retno LP Marsudi said that the Diplomatic Reception by presenting Indonesia’s potentials in different fields aims at promoting the potentials of “the New Indonesia” as well as marking the new era of bilateral relation between Indonesia and Holland after the launching of Comprehensive Partnership by President of the Republic of Indonesia and Dutch Prime Minister in Jakarta on November 2013.

Retno also said that 2013 was a special year for the relationship between the two countries. Dutch Prime Minister together with more than 100 enterpreneurs visited Indonesia on November 2013, which was marked by the launch of Comprehensive Partnership, the signing of cooperation in the field of fishery and Triangular partnership in the field of development and many more.

The new era of the relationship is also marked by the signing of MoU in the field of defense and agreement between Minister of Defense from both countries to establish a Strategic Dialogue.

Another special thing from the Diplomatic Reception was a gala dinner specially prepared by Indonesia Satu (www.Indonesiasatu.

presenting BNI Vice President, Mrs. Nancy Martasuta and Interactive Angklung that invited all audiences to play together. In this occasion, BNI launched its official site for international trade, www. kampoengbniglobal.com.

President Director of BNI Gatot M Suwondo who also attended the reception said that “The Pride of Indonesian Heritage” is a strategic attempt to promote and market the products of Kampoeng BNI abroad, especially in the European market.

Furthermore, this event is also aimed at improving the business prospect of BNI abroad by using the diaspora network in Holland and the surrounding countries.

Nancy added that BNI so far is not only promoting creative industry, but also continuously bridging its partners with the European market and other markets through diaspora so that the products can be promoted and marketed. This is in accordance to the motto of BNI, which is “Bridging Indonesia to the World.” (*)

nl), a group of young professionals work in the field of culinary and lives in Holland.

They have different background, but have the same objective to develop Indonesia culinary abroad, especially in Holland. For The Pride of Indonesian Heritage, the team of Indonesia Satu focused on serving Indonesian traditional drink such as bir pletok and cakes often sold in traditional market such as lemper, lapis, sagu, lapis Surabaya, kue kacamata, martabak telor and cendol for the dessert.

The team of Indonesia Satu also presented creativity of display art, namely the art of carving.

The team consists of Michellin Star chef, Chef Gentur Respati, Chef Eduard Roesdi, Chef Agus Hermawan, Chef Didi Han (Master of Carving), Detty Janssen, Renu Lubis, Ida Rosanti and Renske Wolff. Other menus served are Kampung fried rice, fried bihun (rice noodle), lontong and chicken satay, semur daging (stewed meat with spices), ikan bumbu acar kuning (fish with yellow pickle seasoning), urap (vegetable salad) and sayur bumbu kuning (vegetable in yellow seasoning). As complement dist, the menu served consists of cucumber pickle, serundeng (fried grated coconut), chips, fried onion and emping.

The event was also enlivened by a number of entertainment programs such as Bamboo Music Performance

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e have been organizing and operating private drive Lombok Safari Tour by Land Rover throughout Lombok Island for the last 5 years. We run our own fleet of Land Rover that we have equipped to the highest standards. We also have a back up and support network throughout Lombok to give you the peace of mind 24 hours a day whilst you are on holiday.

However Lombok Safari Tour vehicles and equipment is the knowledge and inspiration of what makes an excellent Land Rover holiday in Lombok Island ,whether it’s for the wildlife

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Adventure Holiday enthusiast, family tour, or specialist photographer. The original founders of Lombok safari tour is still closely involved with the daily operations which ensures that our knowledge for developing your holiday is the best there is.

Over the years Lombok Safari Tour have created many thousands of unique journeys that have enabled our clients to discover Lombok island which another vehicle can not reach.

Every journey is special and our aim is for you to have a safe, rewarding and satisfying Land Rover drive holiday.

Lombok Safari Tour gives you the chance to explore Lombok flora and

fauna, don’t be surprised to find various vegetation and animals that can be found in Australia because this Island is like a line that divides Asian and Australian flora and fauna. The East side of Lombok island is influenced by Australian flora and fauna a lot. One thing that cannot be separated from Lombok is the volcanic Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters). This highest point of Lombok has a lake called Segara Anak.

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Bali

Bali Hotels Association Coastal Cleanup was a Great Success

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ali Hotels Association (BHA) participation in the International Coastal Cleanup campaign was another great success. The initiative saw more than 70 hotels under the BHA banner gather over 1600 volunteers to clear debris from several beaches and rivers in Nusa Dua, Legian, Kuta, Seminyak, Tabanan and Ubud.

Approximately 19.5km was covered and everyone involved was proud to be part of the solution to help protect Bali’s coastal strip and waterways.

BHA held a similar program last year whereby plastic bags, containers, cutlery, cans, cigarettes and household waste as well as abandoned shoes and fishing debris were just some of the 7,565 items collected. The total trash haul ended up weighing in at over 142,6 kilograms. This year even more volun-

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teers donated their time to participate resulting in 435 bags being collected reaching 1,525 kilograms in total.

Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Clean Up has been running since 1986 and has become the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean health. Each year millions of eco-friendly warriors from all over the globe help to clear trash from the shores of lakes, streams, rivers and oceans. Thanks to these volunteers recording every article collected, Ocean Conservancy has gained an accurate insight into the manufactured items which are impacting our planet’s health.

“Cleanups alone can’t solve the pollution problem. Nevertheless, by having a detailed index of all trashcollected provides a snapshot of what’s polluting our oceans so we can work to prevent specific items from reaching the water

in the first place. We hope that this initiative will start a ripple effect. Ideally we want to encourage more people, locals and tourist alike, to assume responsibility for their daily consumption of one-time products that effectively contribute to the oceans trash problem,” commented Jean-Charles Le Coz, Vice Chairman of the Bali Hotels Association.

“It was an absolute pleasure to participate in the Bali Hotel Association’s International Coastal Cleanup 2014.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved. We look forward to an even bigger and better cleanup next year to continue raising awareness and encouraging everyone to be more conscious about their trash,” said Clinton Lovell, Director of Environment Committee for BHA.

Western Food Feat Eastern Food Sensation

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ravelling while doing business is often for those who work during their vacation. Now, Bali is an essential destination for any business traveler. Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center located in the heart

of Denpasar City, continues to meet the guests’ expectations. Therefore, our own Jempiring Restaurant will be serving up East West Foodie Fest from 1 October to 31 December 2014.

This food festival is a blend of

Western Foods and Eastern Foods.

Our main menu includes Surf and Turf or seafood (surf because you can surf in the sea) and beef (turf because cow graze on turf) and Steam Barramundi Fish, a popular Chinese speciality with a piece of steamed fish infused with savoury herbs along with two kinds of sauce. You also get a salad with Vietnamese Spring Rolls, which are wrapped in rice paper and go well the sauce. Moreover, one of our refreshing Virgin Strawberry Mojitos can cool you down in even the hottest sun during the day. For coffee lovers, we offer Hot Summer to accompany your busy work in front of your laptop. Come and enjoy the food festival in Jempiring Restaurant with your colleagues, you can easily finish your work.

The others promotions can be found through our social media. If you don’t want to miss another exciting promo, check out our facebook and twitter accounts. Sample the delights of different foods in East West Foodie Fest at Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center.

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Bali

Blood donation with Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence and Lippo Mall Kuta

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ston Kuta Hotel & Residence, in cooperation with Lippo Mall Kuta, held a blood donation event which was also supported by the Red Cross Indonesia.

As part of its fifth anniversary celebration, Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence once again held a blood donation event at the atrium of Lippo Mall Kuta on Sat-

urday, 30 August 2014. The event started from 11 AM to 1 PM succeeded to collect as much as 57 blood bags from total 72 person registered. Unfortunately, around 15 people were considered not eligible of donating blood. Since they first started their operation in 2009, Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence had held blood donation events four times.

“This blood donation event is a social activity which we include each year as a part of our pre-anniversary event.

These past two years, we tried to hold the event outside of hotel area since we would like to invite all members of society to participate, which was proven with several visitor of Lippo Mall Kuta also register themselves,” stated by Siti Annisa, Assistant MarComm Manager Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence who was also responsible for the blood donation event.

“Out of 72 people who registered, we admit that it was below our target.

However, we are still hoping that next year we would be able to invite more people to participate,” she then added.

Aside from blood donation, Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence also visited Institute of Physically and Mentally Handicapped Children in Bali (YPAC) in Jimbaran and Old Retirement Home Panti Werdha Wana Sraya in Biaung.

The main event will then be held on 27 September 2014, where they will announce the Best Employee of The Year and Favorite Supervisor and Manager, and many prizes will be given to the employees.

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GREENHOUSE FOR SENGANAN VILLAGE FROM SEMBILAN RESTAURANT

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embilan Restaurant is a definite Modern Balinese Dining Venue where classism cultural meets the contemporary times, using the Balinese roots with today’s composition and presentation which includes the history of the island, local culture, and organic supply.

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product, and applying agricultural ecofriendly approach on their soil by using only bio component.

The 100 MILES concept allows Sembilan to work with the farmer, fisherman, from 100 MILES or 160 kilometers from the point of Sembilan Restaurant is situated. Senganan, which in Southern part of Bali has been chosen as product supplier for Sembilan Restaurant. Not just by having the product, Sembilan has committed to collect 3% of the restaurant’s benefit for Senganan farmers’ welfare. It is a long-time commitment that a restaurant could have.

After more than a year commitment, Sembilan Restaurant has managed to collect the contribution to Senganan farmers for them to build a greenhouse where the products will be used for Sembilan Restaurant and Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana with lesser pesticides and any other chemical. Sembilan believes that this program could create healthier living for the costumers, better environment, and by having a 100% local product, Sembilan works for a sustainable culture in a hope that the social economy of these farmers and fishermen will be better.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF, LUKAS HARRY AT HARPER KUTA HOTEL CREATING EXTRAORDINARY DINING EXPERIENCE

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ntroduce Lukas Harry, Harper Kuta appointed Executive Chef, and enjoy the extraordinary culinary adventures in Rustik Bistro & Bar. With well over a decade of culinary expertise under his belt, Lukas Harry is successful to rise up the dining scene with his bold flavours and contemporary idea takes on authentic local cuisine.

Hospitality family background is inspired him become a chef. Graduated from Balai Pendidikan dan Latihan Pariwisata Bali in 1991 and start his culinary odyssey in Batam as a First Cook. Less than three years, he be-

came a Sous Chef in one of the popular beach club at Cape Town, South Africa.

Back to Bali in 1998, he was trusted by one a five star resort in Tanjung Benoa as a Sous Chef. In the next stage of his career, Lukas was appointed Executive Chef at Mercure Kuta and Sudamala Suite & Villa. On 2013, he joined with Harper Kuta Hotel as a pre-opening team to set up the rustic concept of dining at Legian Street.

“I am extremely excited to be a part of Rustik Bistro & Bar from the pre-opening team until today,” said Chef Lukas.

“I am looking forward to become part of the vibrant island community and offering a culinary experience that is second to none. I have my confidence that my culinary team will not only live up to the high expectations but also will exceed them by creating a Rustic Concept.”

In his role as Executive Chef at Harper Kuta Hotel, Chef Lukas is responsible to oversee all culinary aspects and various dining such as, A la

Carte menu, buffet menu, room service menu, set menu lunch and dinner, as well as romantic dinner menu and special occasion menu.

Taking advantage of his experiences with variety of international cuisines, Chef Lukas has a big passion to introducing Home Cooking’s experience offers the good food, good quality, good presentation and reasonable price to guests at Harper Kuta Hotel.

Signature dish has been prepared

by Chef Lukas to fulfill guest appetite from breakfast to dinner. Rich Egg Benedictwith Ratatouille Vegetables, Roasted Bacon, Simple Salad and French Breads will served in unique way by using pan as a plate. Indonesia Signature Dish menu presented by BBQ Beef Spare Ribs with accentuate the authentic peanut sauce. A large portion of Roasted Pork Knuckle with garlic mashed potato, simple salad, sauerkraut, and mushrooms sauce become lunch and dinner signature dish.

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Bali

Bali’s Best Lawn Party is Back

You’d be hard pressed to find a racehorse running around Bali however there will be no shortage of champagne, fashion and fun at the island’s premier sports and entertainment venue on the first Tuesday in November.

Bali’s biggest and best Melbourne Cup lawn party is back on Tuesday November 4th as the manicured grounds of the Canggu Club will be transformed into a gala affair set to rival any track side action.

Perfect for racing enthusiasts, Spring Carnival fashionistas or simply those seeking a cracking good time, the Canggu Club is offering an option for everyone.

Take in the elegance of the Moet Marquee, a swanky sit down affair delivering delicious canapes, a three course lunch on the lawn and three hours of free flow Moet Champagne, Heineken beer, Babich wines, soft drinks and water.

For those who prefer to mix and mingle throughout the day, the Chandon Cocktail Party might be more your scene. Sip your chilled Chandon bubbles, Babich wines or enjoy a frosty Bintang and savour a selection of tasty canapes while taking in all of the action of the fashions on the field (and the dance floor!) and runway parades.

Multiple screens throughout the venue means you won’t miss a moment of race day action or any fun on the field. Punters can get straight down to business when gates open at 10am and free flow packages for the Moet Marquee or Chandon Cocktail Party commence from 11am.

Sensational post race entertainment

by Ian Moss of ‘Cold Chisel’ and Natalie Gillespie from ‘Yothu Yindi’ guarantees fun, music and dancing throughout the afternoon and into the evening as the race day party continues until 8pm.

Moet & Chandon and the New

Canggu Club proudly support Sole Men, an Indonesian non-profit Foundation that raises awareness and provides funds to support accredited agencies and projects for the disadvantaged in Bali. For further information, click on www.solemen.org Ladies fasten your fascinators and guys gussy up for the chance to win fantastic prizes for best dressed and be a part of Bali’s best Melbourne Cup Lawn Party! Tickets are on sale from RP 900,000 now at www.cangguclub. com and at the Canggu Club reception.

Giddyup!

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DISCOVER THE FINE ART OF BLENDING AN AWARD-WINNING BLACK LABEL WINE

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nterContinental Bali Resort and Wolf Blass presented an exclusive Wine Dinner Experience at Bella Cucina - An elegantly designed dining pavilion and signature fine-dining venue, meaning “beautiful kitchen,” which is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine and dining experience.

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Wolf Blass wine was launched in 1973, the year that Black Label was born. The journey began in 1966 where Wolf first registered the name Bilyara.

After venturing into making his own wines in 1966, Wolf continued to do so while he was employed as manager and winemaker at Tolleys from 1969 until he launched Wolf Blass wines.

The very first Wolf Blass wine was a yellow label shiraz melbec in 1966. The early growth of the brand and success of the wines were unparalleled. Wolf Blass is now one of the most iconic and recognized wine brands in the world.

The choices of canapés are served to start the evening, followed by fivecourses set menu dinner.

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Norwegian halibut bocconcini is served with Wolf Blass red label semillon sauvignon blanc as the first course, followed by Alaska king crab stuffed agnolotti paired with Wolf Blass president’s selection chardonnay 2011. Our talented Italian Chef, Riccardo Illoana, presented his best creations of the main dishes. Each of the dishes will be paired with a variety of Wolf Blass wine to complement. The course will end with soft center coconut cake served with Wolf Blass red label pink moscato NV. This prestigious wine dinner will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 6.30 pm onwards. Price is at Rp. 700,000++ per person.

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Bali

INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT PRESENTS A NEW SUNSET OCEAN WEDDING PACKAGE

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nterContinental Bali Resort is a magical setting for weddings, commitment ceremonies or the renewal of vows. In addition to an already impressive array of exclusive and utterly scenic wedding venues, the Resort is delighted to present its unique, new, ‘Jimbaran Bay Wedding’ package (for a maximum of 20 guests), featuring a ceremony at sea aboard a traditional ‘Jukung’ fishing boat.

What could be more romantic than tying the knot with the one you love aboard a wooden sailboat in the magnificent Jimbaran Bay? Within the glorious surroundings of Bali’s beautiful coastline, a Balinese ‘jukung’ fishing boat provides an unforgettably unique venue for a blissful wedding ceremony at sea. And, of course, you will be able to inject your own personalities and preferences to make the occasion personal and truly special.

The late afternoon is the most favoured time for a Jimbaran Bay Wedding; the heat of the day will have subsided but there will still be enough light left for taking stunning photographs on the idyllic Jimbaran Beach, culminating with a brilliant sunset over the sea. The event might then continue with a delicious sit down buffet or three-course dinner and an abundance of cham-

pagne, served alfresco in a garden strewn with flowers and lit by candles and firebowls.

Preparations begin post-lunchtime with bridal hair-styling and make-up in a specially allocated private room, followed by a photo session with a professional photographer. Carrying a bouquet of white frangipani flowers with a boutonniere to match, you will greet your guests on the golden sands of the beach. Shortly after this, a wooden fishing boat with your guests seated inside – each provided with a welcome drink and a copy of the wedding liturgy, will set sail into the Bay. It will then be your turn to be welcomed aboard your own bridal boat, replete with trailing palm fronds, fresh floral decorations, and your names uniquely printed on the sail. You will be accompanied by the celebrant – a minister of your chosen religion – who will conduct the ceremony and invite you to exchange your wedding vows at sea, as the cool ocean breeze fills the sail and the music of your choice, provided by an acoustic guitar player, fills the air. Your rings will be presented on a special ring pillow and, in the company of your guests and two Balinese flower girls dressed in traditional costume, you will kiss and drink a Champagne toast to your future

together as your witnesses shower you with flower petals. At the end of the ceremony you will be given a commemorative wedding certificate and an original wedding gift from InterContinental Bali Resort. You can also enjoy the services of your wedding coordinator (Japanese, if required) and a wedding butler. More memorable photographs will be taken on the boat as well as group photos on Jimbaran Beach, against the majestic backdrop of the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Then, as darkness falls, you will begin your reception party and your married life.

With InterContinental Bali Resort’s professional team of wedding planners to help you arrange every detail, organising your dream wedding in Paradise has never been so easy.

For wedding queries, please email to bali.conferencewedding@icbali.com

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fashiontv’s Love F Hotel Celebrates The Grand Opening with International Artists

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eptember 16, 2014 - Bali, Indonesia – The first fashiontv’s hotel in the world will officially open up its door starting from 26 September 2014. The grand opening party will be held on 26 – 28 September 2014. Some big names in music and entertainment industries certainly mark the grand opening with their special performances. Not to mention, DJ Antoine – #68 among top 100 DJs in the world, Kazaky – world’s famous dancers, GORE Ibiza Dancers, DJ Yasmin – Indonesian famous female DJ, DJ Winky, DJ Tiara Eve, Aline Adita, Jamie Aditya, Aimee Juliete and many more.

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The first day, 26 September, will be started by press conference and media gathering for valued fashiontv’s media partners. The excitement is not finished yet as the Ukranian synthpop dance boyband, Kazaky and Indonesian famous DJ, Yasmin will hit the stage at F Love Bar. On 2nd day, 27 September, will be dedicated exclusively for invitees and in-house guest. Top performer artists from DJ Antoine, Kazaky, GORE Ibiza Dancers, DJ Tiara Eve, Aline Adita, and Jamie Aditya will be enlivened the celebration. Not to mention, top 10 Indonesian designers including Tex Saverio, Rinaldy A. Yunardy, Sebastian Gunawan, Era Soekamto, Hian Tjen,

Peggy Hartanto presents their latest collections. On 28th September, join the crowd at Grand Opening after party at Jacuzzi Bar. Cool down your day with bubble party while watching sunset at the most hippest places in Bali.

Stay at Love F Hotel during the grand opening with special rate starting from Rp 1.500.000/ person includes breakfast, dinner and free pass to the ‘Grand Opening Party’. FDC (first drink charge) is now on sale for 26 September at IDR 350K and for 28 September at 150K. Reserve now at info@lovefhotels.com visit us atwww.lovefhotels. com

Eight Resorts in Bali & Lombok Together with Bali International Sport Week and Nusa Dua Fiesta Unite For a ‘Charity Run’ About Bali International Sport Week: Bali International Sports Week is an organization that was formed to encourage public interest towards sporting activities. The main mission is to support Indonesia’s tourism industry by inviting more sport enthusiasts to come and visit Bali. The organization endorses several sports including Wood Ball, Marathon Fun Run, Taekwondo, Surfing and many more.

About Nusa Dua Fiesta:

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harity Run in Nusa Dua, Bali To Support A Housing Renovation Project for Needy Residents in Mengwi, Badung Regency.

Nusa Dua, Bali, 25 September 2014 –Eight resorts from Bali and Lombok announced today they have joined hands to organize an inaugural ‘Charity Run’ in aid of a housing renovation project for needy residents in Mengwi, Badung Regency, in partnership with Bali International Sport Week and Nusa Dua Fiesta. The Charity Run will take place on Sunday, 12 October 2014 within the Bali Tourism Development Centre, Nusa Dua on the island’s southern peninsula.

As a fun initiative, the run is open to participants of all ages and children are more than welcome to join in. Registration is priced at just IDR 100,000.

As part of the registration package, runners will receive a running shirt and

an opportunity to win many great door prizes. Interested participants can contact Stephanie Gunawan at Stephanie.

Gunawan@sheraton.com.

The Charity Run is organized by a group of eight resorts from Bali and Lombok including Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, The Westin Ubud Resort & Spa, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, The St. Regis Bali Resort, W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak as well as The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Taking place for the first time this year, the Charity Run expects to gather more than 2000 running enthusiasts and philanthropists. Funds raised through the Charity Run will go towards helping a housing renovation project for needy residents in Mengwi, Badung Regency.

Nusa Dua Fiesta is an annual event for the promotion of tourism in Bali carried out in the elite Nusa Dua Resort. The always-well-attended event opened by the Minister of Culture was formerly known as “Festival Nusa Dua” and then changed to Nusa Dua Fiesta in the ninth year, 2006. Nusa Dua Fiesta a fixed annual prestigious event and has a good reputation as a sufficient means of effective media campaigns for various provinces, regions, and municipalities in Indonesia because of its strategic position and managed into a superior product and a major attraction that is Nusa Dua Resort. which is considered the “The Window of the World” for Indonesia. Interest from participants Nusa Dua Fiesta from year to year continues to increase, indicating that the Nusa Dua Fiesta now emerged as one of the “The Great Tourism Exhibitions” in Bali and in Indonesia. The theme is displayed in Nusa Dua Fiesta always different from the previous year.

In 2013 the theme “GreenTourism” is in line with the concept of development of Nusa Dua Resort as always caring and friendly to the environment including keeping cleanliness and beauty of the sea to provide benefits and life for mankind.

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