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FAIR N’ SQUARE
SUNDA KELAPA - MAMASA TO TANA TORAJA DAINTY DELIGHTS N’
THE PORT OF 1,000 LIVES on foot through Sulawesi’s A HEARTY “KAMPAI!”
traditional heartland
COMPLIMENTARY
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Indonesian Department of Culture
& Tourism (Depbudpar), who also
happens to be the Chairman of the
We have been to a whole lotta Corporate For attractions to see should you opt to high-end fashion and lifestyle magazines.
Social Responsibility (CSR) events within journey to the western part of the island,
the preceding month, and still are as this a visit to the regency of Tabanan will
edition goes to press. lead you along spans of rice paddies in
Jatiluwih, have you adoring the colors
Really enjoyed the time going around of nature through the wings of exotic
with the representatives of the star butterflies’ species, and soaking in the
hotels in the Nusa Dua and other areas warmth of natural hot springs. It’s vast,
to various places where they have vivid and verdant in this month’s Action
implemented various forms of charities & Attractions.
such as impoverished local family housing
restorations, tree plantings and such. Through Profile & Portrait, German
Well, it’s a good thing to know that the artist Adi Bachmann shares his giving
Patricia Ivana loves writing, which also finances her
management is giving back to the local spirit as an artist. He shows that he is travels. She loves the beach and wishes to go to all
community - it all comes back to that an inexhaustible artist and frequently the beautiful beaches in the world. Don’t we all?
sense of bearing, moral question and exhibits his works. He feels that there
responsibility. Some of the highlights can are three things that he needs to
be seen in our See & Seen page. support besides his own self, namely:
society, art and his gallery.
We’ve packed in articles for you to
enjoy this edition, starting off with an And in Beyond Bali we successfully
issue of fair trade in commemorating grabbed hold of one of our most prolific
World Free Trade Day this month on writers, amidst his mountain climbing
May 8. The local fair trade organization, and multiple day treks on foot, to
Mitra Bali, was established in 1993 share with you his latest adventure.
in Ubud. Their motive was simple; for In Sulawesi, he happened to choose
people to be able to buy a product that an off-beat route, one that would
is free from exploitation - environmental entail three days of walking through
and/or labor. Read about it in this the mountains of the remote region
Tim Hannigan first came to Indonesia to surf the
edition’s Craft & Culture. of Mamasa, slipping into Tana Toraja world class waves of Bali, but it was the potential for
through the back door. He made it. And adventure on dry land that really got him hooked.
In Pondering Point, the starting question after reading, you might want to ‘follow
is: “What lies ahead for Indonesia’s his footsteps’ perhaps?
workforce, especially in the tourism
industry after the signing of the ASEAN Capital Corner is bit of a historical take.
Tourism Agreement (ATA) in 2002 and In the midst of its race to advance,
the ASEAN Framework Agreement for Jakarta still harbors a few historical
the Integration of Priority Sectors (AFAS) places from the Dutch Colonial era. One
back in 2004? of them is the old Sunda Kelapa Port,
located at the mouth of the Ciliwung
Not many are aware of the agreement River in North Jakarta.
between the Southeast Asian countries,
moreover the competency aspects of Enjoy your adventures!
the island’s tourism industry workforce. And keep safe!
We’ll try to highlight it here, along with
Josua Alessandro loves to photograph human
a simple question and answer with the ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ subjects, cultures and landscapes. His portfolio can
Head of the Cultural & Tourism Human be viewed at www.escapadepictures.com
Resources Development Office of the The Team
MADE SUWARDANA
suwardana@baliandbeyond.co.id
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JOSUA ALESSANDRO, HENNY DESTYARINI, TIM HANNIGAN,
PATRICIA IVANA, HARY SUBASTIAN
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PROFILE&PORTRAIT
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SPIRIT OF SHARING
COVER Adi Bachmann shows that
Plates
Photo by he is an inexhaustible artist
Cristian Popescu/stock.xchng and frequently exhibits
COURTESY PHOTO
his works. He finds three
things he needs to support,
36PONDERINGPOINT
namely: society, art and
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STRIVING FOR SKILLS his gallery.
What lies ahead for Indonesia’s
workforce, especially in the tourism
industry after the signing of the
ASEAN Tourism Agreement (ATA)
in 2002 and the ASEAN Framework 12 NEW&NEWS
Agreement for the Integration of This month’s select news updates
Priority Sectors (AFAS) in 2004? from the island’s tourism industry
and what’s new around the island.
40 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS
PHOTO BY JOSUA ALESSANDRO
52
65 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and
happenings within the preceding
month.
70 BALIMAPS
CAPITALCORNER Map of Bali showing specific tour-
SUNDA KELAPA: ism areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
PORT OF 1,000 LIVES the island’s main destinations.
In the midst of its race
PHOTO BY HARY SUBASTIAN
73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS
to advance, Jakarta still Listings and product descriptions
harbors a few historical from various clientele.
places from the Dutch
74 INFOINDEX
Colonial era. One of them: Useful directory of companies and
the old Sunda Kelapa Port. island-based businesses.
YEARS OF SURF!
A 3-year sponsorship agreement was signed
last month between Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia
(CCAI) and the Indonesian Surfing Championships
(ISC). After being the first non-surfing industry
sponsor of a surfing tour in Indonesia starting in
2008 with a partial year sponsorship that continued
through all of 2009, CCAI was very impressed
with the performance of the ISC and the results
they achieved, leading to a multi-year sponsorship
beginning in 2010 and continuing through 2012. The
symbolic signing took place with ISC CEO Tipi Jabrik
and Bruce Waterfield of CCAI. Bruce Waterfield
presented Coca-Cola surfboards to various surf
event sponsors such as Tim Hawkins from Billabong
shown here. www.isctour.com
HELPING SPIRIT
The Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF)
“Save A Teen” project to build a school for Balinese
students will be carried out in cooperation with The
Patra Bali Resort & Villas, as an MOU was signed
on April 22. The fundraising program’s goal is to
provide financial support for junior high school
students with high grades who don’t have the
financial capacity to continue to senior high school.
The Patra Bali will ask their guests to donate Rp.
10,000 to the program.
www.sampoernafoundation.org
REEF N’ BARREL
Rusty presents its 7th Annual Rumble In Da Jungle surfing competition
that will be held at Sanur’s Bangsal Beach over a waiting period
through May 16. As the second stop on the Coca-Cola ISC tour, this
six-star rated event has a prize pool of Rp 45 million up for grabs – but
equally important is the opportunity for the surfers to build on their
championship points. Fresh off a win at the ISC season opener at
Canggu, Rusty team rider Made Awan is confident that he can carry his
good form into this competition. The surfer who rides the ‘Best Barrel’
will also win a Rp 2 million prize. www.rustyindo.blogspot.com
SPA WELCOMES
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Indonesia announces the appointment of Monica A. Witmer
as its Assistant Spa Manager. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International
Hospitality Management from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. As part of her studies
she completed a management internship at the Chiva-Som Health Resort in Thailand and at the
Resense Spa in Switzerland. Monica is a devoted yoga student and a regular spa-goer – for her,
Health & Wellness is not only a profession but a way of life!
www.oberoihotels.com
WALK AGAIN...
FOR AWARENESS
Bali International Women’s Association
(BIWA) together with Bali Tourism Development
Centre (BTDC) and Bali’s Hotel Marketing &
Public Relations Association (HHPB) present the
2nd Bali Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer
Awareness in Bali. The 5km walk will start and
finish at Nusa Peninsula Island and they expect
over 1,000 participants from Bali, Jakarta and
other cities in Indonesia as well as from overseas.
The event will be held on Saturday, May 15 with
registration opening at 2 p.m. The walk starts at 4
LOUNGY TERRACE p.m. Besides the walk, the committee of the charity
event are organizing a mini bazaar, silent auction,
Gabah Terrace Lounge is planned to launch on May 29. Gabah Restaurant
lucky draw, music and entertainment. Participation
& Bar introduces a fresh new lounge space created for those who enjoy
fee is Rp. 250,000 (US$ 25) for adults and Rp.
watching the time go by while observing the city view from up high. The
100,000 (US$ 10) for children aged 5-12 years
design of the lounge is in Balinese ethnic style and it is a real intimate venue for
– which includes ticket, snacks and a Bali Pink
relaxing. It is open daily from 3 p.m. and offers a wide range of wine, cocktail
Ribbon Walk t-shirt. All proceeds will be used by
and cigars from around the world. If you love jazz, Jazz Live will entertain you
the foundation to support breast cancer awareness
every Thursday and Sunday and the clear voices of Yadi and Ayu Handayani
activities and breast cancer treatment in Bali. For
every Tuesday and Friday. Jazz time will be from 9 p.m. onwards.
further information, call (0361) 286-564.
Gabah at Ramayana Resort & Spa, Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta
www.balipinkribbon2010.com
(0361) 751-864; www.ramayanahotel.com
FOR LOYALTY
Hotel Sanur Beach Bali introduces their new
Restaurant Loyalty Program offering excellent
value, dining experience and entertainment.
Enjoy special privileges and discounts on food
and beverages by becoming a member of the
restaurant loyalty program. Members will enjoy a
free meal at the food and beverage outlets after
their 10th visit in any of the restaurants. Discover
a perfect culinary experience at the Hotel
Sanur Beach Bali, where all restaurants offer
great views of the sea, beach and the resort’s
marvelous gardens.
Hotel Sanur Beach Bali, (0361) 288-011
www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com
GOLDEN EATS
Grand Hyatt Bali’s Nampu Japanese Restaurant presents its Golden Week Special
through May 8. Golden Week is an extremely popular time to travel for the Japanese,
GOLF N’ GRILL as it is the longest vacation period of the year in Japan, normally starting at the end
of April to early May. The long vacation is caused by the vast amount of traditional
The Patra Bali introduces its Golf & celebrations held consecutively in Japan. The first is the birthday of the former emperor
Grill program that invites golfers to taste its Showa (Showa-No-Hi or Showa Day) on April 29; the second is Kenpou-Kinen-Bi
famous grilled lamb or sirloin steak and get (Constitution Memorial Day)on May 3. Then, May 4 is called Midori-No-Hi (Greenery
free usage of the driving range with 50 balls Day), a celebration for nature. The last holiday during Golden Week is Kodomono-Hi
and a golf club for only Rp 150,000. The (Children’s Day) on May 5. In respect to the celebration, the Grand Hyatt Bali and Chef
program is offered at the resort’s Floating Shozo Yoshioka have prepared special dishes served exclusively during the Golden
Lounge. Patra Bali Resort & Villas Week period. Nampu opens for dinner daily from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Experience the
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach Golden Week festivities from April 28 - May 8.
(0361) 751-161, www.patrabali.com Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-234; www.bali.grand.hyatt.com
SEMINYAK PREMIUM
Resor Seminyak Bali announces its new luxury
resort brand: The Seminyak – A Premium Beach Resort.
HEAVENLY TRANSFORMATION
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua announces its guest room revitalization
plan that will start this month for the duration of one year. The 8 million dollar
renovation project will include a comprehensive transformation that will result in
sleek and sophisticated looking guest rooms with a tropical edge. Ergonomically
designed furnishings and personal touches will take every conceivable guest need
into careful consideration. Guest rooms will feature the new generation of the
Heavenly® Bed, a spacious 1.37 meter bed in the double-double rooms, I-pod
dock with alarm clock, bedside master switchboard, Audio Visual Entertainment
port, extended bathroom with a separate bathtub, double vanity, 37” flat screen
television, and personalized in-room shop with lifestyle products set along with
the resort’s new ergonomic refreshment centre.
www.westinbalitransformation.com
FAIR N’ SQUARE
T
rade not only affects contact with Chinese merchants. The
economic progress and kettledrum of Pejeng also testifies to the
development but it also bronze culture of Dongson; the ancient
extends to the society Vietnamese culture had reached Bali long
and culture. before Anno Domini.
Bali is a small island Interactions between the local populace
and since early times has depended and outside cultures increased through
heavily upon agriculture. Fertile lands time, alongside the modernization
and the perseverance of the people of transportation and the human
have forged the agrarian Balinese life. consciousness of a global community.
The island also has several seaports that Trade is possibly the world’s oldest
enable interconnection with communities form of civilization. People bartered for
outside Bali, neighboring islands as well as items until currency emerged. One could
neighboring countries. own something to fulfill their needs and
Archeological finds in the area of wants by forfeiting possession of another
Sembiran in North Bali describe that since through a process known as ‘trade’.
2,000 years ago the Balinese have had Lately trade has gone through rapid
progress and freeform practices. In the This ‘unfairness’ can occur in many
beginning each country would protect its ways, such as hiring young workers
own domestic production, but now it has with minimum pay, gender-based
shifted to trade with virtually no limits. This compensation discrepancies, disregarding
purge of protection together with export quality of output, below average pay,
and import taxes, which in the end yield or not taking heed of the effects of
the highest profits, seems rather fantastic. industrialization on the environment.
This fantastic goal in fact has a range These practices are usually
of bad results. A very large gap widens implemented to suppress production costs
between workers and capital owners. and attain maximum profits. Ignorance
On one side the capital owners become on the capital owner’s part and the large
richer, and on the other the workers more companies will eventually devastate
suppressed. workers and spawn hardships.
This is the apprehension that needs to social motivation as well. That is why it right to recruit additional laborers to fill the
be overcome. Isn’t the purpose of trade is no wonder when no one purchases orders as long as they play by the rules.
aimed at economic progress? A good an item upon knowing that the product The Balinese believe that the main
economy leads to social welfare, not was produced by underpaid children who teacher figures are the parents. Each child
injustice. This causes the longing for fair worked long hours – a crime. Why would we has the right and duty to help out both
trades practice; focusing not only on partial buy from an act of crime or from a criminal? their parents. Many times duties that are
profit but also for the benefit of all. This The World Fair Trade Organization, carried out by the parents are also done
practice is referred to as “fair trade.” based in the Netherlands, has now reached by children. The children are of the notion
Fair Trade was set in motion in the Indonesia and its office is based in Bali. One that it is in their upbringing to help support
1940s in the US and Europe. As its name among its long participating members is their parents.
implies, fair trade is the creation of trade Mitra Bali. A frequent practice in Bali’s crafting
that is fair and benefits all parties including Mitra Bali was established in 1993 in centers is that the children participate
the workers. This movement became Ubud. Their motive was simple; for people in the finishing processes. In a family
popular the world over, including in Bali. to be able to buy a product that is free there is a division of tasks, for example
The movement started off with from exploitation, be it environmental and/ the father would sculpt the statues, the
missionary institutions and non- or labor. mother would sand down the figures, and
governmental organizations. They observed Mitra Bali receives art item orders from the children would do the finishing and
that there were a lot of injustices in the a buyer. Generally the buyer is also aware paint. At first they would participate in the
practice of trade in all parts of the world, but of fair trade and would not hesitate to audit process simply help out, but eventually it
most prominent in developing countries. and inspect whether the fair trade practice becomes part of their daily chores. And
This platform made fair trade a major has really been implemented or not. Mitra they feel or show no objection even though
movement that spread all over the globe. Bali then forwards the order to one or they’ve lost time for study and play.
In Western countries many become aware several partnering craftsmen depending Things like this might seem trifling and
that when they purchased an item, they upon the scale of the order and ability not taken into account by parents. They
not only own the product but there is a of the workers. The craftsmen have the forget that when orders come suddenly and
RA BA LI
to study and play will be taken away from pay attention to the work conditions of its
CO UR TESY MIT
them. They forget that the profits that they laborers, whether up to standard or not,
gain indirectly rob their children’s rights. or whether he puts in efforts to start with
Yet these aspects are taken deeply the orders including how Sudi pays his
into account within the Fair Trade rules, workers. Basically, businessmen receive
namely against child labor. Agung Alit, orders on time and in good quality.
head of Mitra Bali said that even if children Of course this is in contrast with the
participated in the labor process, it must principles of fair trade. Justice and care of
be only 2 hours a day with the purpose of others will always benefit all. In reality, with FFTI is an organization that oversees
learning and honing skills. good payment Wayan Sudi’s workshop fair trade in Indonesia. It also is a network
They must pay their labor force on time is better and never has a fair trade from the Asia and International WFTO. All
plus a number of other rules. To ensure that business player led to economic failure. members of the WFTO are companies that
the rules are abided by, Mitra Bali deploys More craftsmen have been attracted adopt the ten basic principles of fair trade.
supervisory staff to control their craftsmen. to cooperate with players who have An FFTI office is based in Sanur where it
To improve their craftsmen’s knowledge ‘adopted’ fair trade. has also opened a fair trade outlet.
they hold workshops frequently. Workshop Other programs that they have are Many companies have implemented the
themes are mostly around simple topics that gatherings, soft loans, non trade support, rules. Yet only a small number of them could
are often overlooked by craftsmen, such as and green camps. They established a really implement the ten principles. Agung
matters surrounding cost calculation, the green camp in the village of Abuan, in the Alit, who is also the secretary general of FFTI,
importance of accountability to determine Bangli regency. This village serves as a explained that the world’s society has now
cash flow, and various other basic financial prototype for people who want to know become aware of fair trade. They purchase
topics. Indeed, the most basic things more about fair trade. One of its activities fair trade products from companies who
are frequently overlooked by traditional is planting albasia wood (Albazia falcataria). have adopted its principles.■
craftsmen. The concept is very simple, as until now Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
In reality, these workshops significantly craftsmen have used wood as their main Photos by Nyoman Ari Gunadi
help the craftsmen in understanding medium, so why not replant to replace the
the development of their businesses. chopped down trees. ■ Mitra Bali, Jalan Gunung Abang,
Wayan Sudi, a silversmith from the In Bali, the concept of fair trade has Lod Sema, Lod Tunduh, Ubud
village of Singapadu admits this is been adopted by Mitra Bali and Arum Dalu (0361) 295-010; www.mitrabali.com
true. He became a Mitra Bali partner Mekar, a handicraft company in Seminyak.
in 2008. Prior, he received orders from According to data from the Forum Fair ■ Secretariat Forum Fair Trade Indonesia &
a local silver businessman. He notices Trade Indonesia (FFTI) in Indonesia there Fair Trade Outlet, Griya Sanur Complex
the empowerment and the differences are eight business players who have now Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Sanur
between then and now. joined as members. (0361) 283-555; www.en.ffti.info
DAINTY
DELIGHTS N’
A HEARTY
“KAMPAI!”
S
ince its eventful reopening back in 2004 when it
unveiled a stunning new look combining a subtle
blend of Balinese architecture and Japanese
aesthetics, creating a contemporary yet minimalist
dining environment, KO Japanese restaurant at the
InterContinental Bali Resort has once again further
elevated its concept.
KO recently unveiled its newly refurbished Sushi Lounge & Bar,
with a dazzling cocktail selection and a new design marking the dining
venue a favorite in the ever growing “bar n’ cocktail” scene.
Diners who arrive via KO’s eastern entrance are treated to subtly-
lit covered walkways with the typical primary themes of black and
red accentuated by striking motifs, all providing a unique backdrop in
anticipation of the fine Japanese dining within its walls. The walkways
PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI
The Japanese design is typified by reflect traditional Japanese aesthetics, at and soba), curry and rice, sashimi (slices of
oversized hanging lanterns and carved least in the culinary facet. The trained chef raw fish served with soy sauce and wasabi,
wall lighting panels shedding a gentle light prepares fresh sushi, sashimi and maki a pungent form of horseradish), tofu, and
from floor to ceiling columns and recesses rolls upon request. The extensive and pork. While the sushi is cold rice, flavored
in layered stone. A stunning collection of well balanced menu also features yakitori, with vinegar, and served with fish (usually
glassworks complements the collection tempura, noodle and rice dishes. raw). Japanese cuisine is infused with art,
of local and international artwork. Here, Indeed, from the moment we set foot culture and nature, making an aesthetic
live entertainment in the lounge strums inside the realm of a Japanese restaurant treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.
and hums nightly. And once cocktails and like KO, we had the opportunity to have And from a small slab and slice of sushi,
starters have been enjoyed, guests can a go at our Japanese, exchanging simple you’ll enjoy reading out the menu names
opt to indulge in a memorable meal in the Japanese greetings and browsing through as well as the action over hashi chopsticks
dining room. the menu names (as though it was a tough and ice-chilled Sake or Shoju vials.
The centerpiece sushi bar is a convivial Sudoku) along with the interesting customs At the KO dining room, enjoy more
treat for the eyes, where skilled sushi chefs that usually go with any foreign cuisine. intimate dining settings as traditional
prepare the wraps and toppings behind the The Japanese diet consists largely of Japanese cuisine from the set and a la
arrayed exhibit of dainty delights. Swirling rice, vegetables, seafood, fruit, and small carte menus fulfills the appetite for a feast
abstracts of the sushi bar backsplash portions of meat. Rice and tea are part of or an aesthetic treat. Look out for the sushi
provide a dynamic backdrop to the fresh almost every meal as well. promos that will please any appetite for
array of fine seafood on display. Colorful Popular Japanese foods include miso Japanese. Again, dig in and explore the
and often artfully arranged sushi truly (bean paste) soup, noodles (ramen, udon, Japanese culinary insights on the menu. You
COURTESY PHOTO
nuances of Bali, but
also by the charm of a
Balinese girl.
Adi Bachmann with wife
Komang Sarining.
SPIRIT OF SHARING
Insights from an inexhaustible artist; his early life lessons and
views on art, love and the personal belief that there are things
that need to be supported besides one’s own self, and the
need to share.
L
ife experiences, a row Apparently there’s a unique answer to
of ‘have read’ book those questions. Such an episode would
titles, and other sources spark everyone’s curiosity. Moreover if
of enlightenment have among those in the attendance list were
provided him with the Buddha, Germanic deities, and even a
inspiration for his work. Pharaoh. It would make an extraordinary
After having lived in Bali for four years, Adi event.
Bachmann exhibits his sculptures within This kind of conference was a spark of
the garden grounds of the Agung Rai imagination for Adi Bachmann. Inspired
Museum of Art (ARMA), his first outdoor not only by global issues such as those
sculpture exhibition held in Bali. above, Adi also exhibits simple works
What would happen if a conference inspired by the social interaction patterns
on global warming was held in Ubud? of the Balinese, who are fond of lively
And who would be on its attendance list? conversations. In a roadside ‘warung kopi’
(traditional coffee shop), multitudes of he had artistic skills and at the age of 21 education is often times put aside. He
topics make up the discussions. This is in made up his mind on entrepreneurship and decided to pay for three of his neighbors’
contrast to the general German character started his own studio. daughters education, who continued
that in Adi’s opinion only enjoy talking During the times that followed he was through to tourism school. Challenges
about three topics: work, money and sex. lucky to travel to various places in the since childhood, a reality that one has
Through his works he tries to present world and learn many things. He felt that to quit school, moved his heart to lend a
something that engages people to his many brief stopovers throughout the helping hand.
contemplate. Satire can make people course just simply could not provide him In an observation of the island’s artistic
laugh, but within the laugh people with a lasting impression. progress, he noted that art in Bali could be
frequently concur to the satire and think He lived for four years in Greece, divided into two areas, fine art and craft.
‘why?’. 9 months in Egypt, and several times Craft is undeniably based on materialistic
At the beginning Adi was attracted to in Italy. Major archeological museums virtues and profit. Meanwhile fine art until
reliefs yet was slightly reluctant in taking up were his most frequently visited places now remains in the domain of those with
sculpture. He felt that in order to be able to in Egypt. There he read, sketched, and established names and those who had
create something big he needed courage. contemplated a lot. Adi was very attracted tasted academic education. They are able
The first time he sculpted, he created a to the myths, rites, and history. This can to display their works through large scale
very large form out of plywood but flat be seen in his works in how he depicts exhibitions in major galleries, yet all that
resembling a relief. And now he continues the pharaoh, bringing forth the Minoan requires funds.
to sculpt ‘big’. mythologies of Crete, and depicting the Unfortunately not all gifted artists with
Nearly all of the sculptures he works Buddha shortly before attaining Nirvana. high skills are also blessed with high
on are made with high quality Indonesian He arrived in Bali four years ago. One wealth. Often times their meaning-filled
cement, worked over frames of metal of his friends who stayed in Lovina, North works of art attract dust at home, far from
wiring. The final touches are mixtures of Bali invited him to visit. The four days any exhibition. Realizing this, Adi decided
calcium chloride and white glue. Then on the island left a deep and everlasting to build a gallery that could be utilized by
the sculptures are coated over with five remembrance in his heart. Not only was he artists free of charge.
layers of quality acrylic paint and highly captivated by the many nuances but also “They can put their works on display
transparent varnish to treat the form to by the charm of a Balinese girl. Heading at my gallery. I will take care of all the
withstand degradation from ultraviolet rays home from the journey, he had sworn that expenses and won’t quote any percentage
and mold. In the process he collaborates he would someday return. And true to his whatsoever if one of their art pieces gets
with his team of talented and skillful heart, within several months he returned to sold,” said Adi Bachmann. Adi Gallery is
aides led by Gede Eka from the village of marry Komang Sarining and had stayed in located on Jalan Bisma and was opened
Manuaba. Bali ever since. on October 2007. Several local artists
A German, born in 1943, Adi Bachmann He observed many things here. have now made use of this gallery. He
grew up in a poor family and couldn’t Not only the beauty of nature and the developed a relationship pattern between
continue schooling past the age of 16. people’s artistry but also their everyday the gallery and artists based on partnership
With an undying spirit to keep on learning, life. He saw how Balinese women played principles, mutual trust, fairness and
he took up evening university, a free such important roles in the family and transparency.
educational option for underprivileged kids, society. In his opinion, they do not In the month of April for example, he
while working in graphic design. He realized have priority at advancement. Their took four brothers and exhibited their
COMPETITION AND
COMPETENCE
The ASEAN Framework Agreement for the Integration of Priority
Sectors covers 12 priority sectors that would become integrated
amongst ASEAN countries.
W
hat lies ahead good would it be for Indonesia? Of were signed around fifteen years ago. And
for Indonesia’s course, local products would face fierce we are yet to see a Singaporean doctor in
workforce, competition from other ASEAN countries. our neighborhood.
especially in Meanwhile, the ASEAN Framework Also, the issue of the Single Visa initiative
the tourism Agreement for the Integration of Priority is fresh in mind, regarding the plans to
industry after the Sectors covers 12 priority sectors that implement a single visa for tourists within
signing of the ASEAN Tourism Agreement would become integrated amongst the ASEAN region, which according to
(ATA) in 2002 and the ASEAN Framework the ASEAN countries. The 12 sectors the Head of the Culture & Tourism Human
Agreement for the Integration of Priority are: Agro Based Products, Air Travel, Resources Development Office of the
Sectors (AFAS) in 2004? Automotive, E-ASEAN, Electronics, Indonesian Department of Culture & Tourism
Here we share our collection of Fisheries, Healthcare, Rubber-based (Depbudpar), I Gusti Putu Laksaguna,
information and a question and answer products, Textiles and apparel, Tourism, also the Chairman of the AFAS Rundown
session with the Head of the Culture & Wood-based products and Logistic Task Force, is still behind us with the
Tourism Human Resources Development Services. With the ‘AFAS 2010’ coming preparedness of all the nation members.
Office of the Indonesian Department of into effect, there would be no more Laksaguna recently mentioned the
Culture & Tourism (Depbudpar), I Gusti barriers in integrating all the service “no-barriers” between the service sectors,
Putu Laksaguna. sectors between each ASEAN nation. including tourism and air travel, at a recent
Government representative members of So what does AFAS have in store for ministry human resources forum together
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Indonesia? If we have high quality products with participants from the government
(ASEAN) signed the ASEAN Framework and competent human resources, we tourism departments, tourism education
Agreement for the Integration of Priority will easily compete with the neighboring institutions, tourism associations and the
Sectors (AFAS) in Vientiane, Laos on countries in each of the aforementioned national profession certification body, BNSP.
November 29, 2004. And now the year is sectors. Yet if the contrary, we would Laksaguna commented during the
2010, the year when the AFTA and AFAS simply be opening ourselves to “pre- preparations that the Cultural and Tourism
have supposedly come into effect, as eminence” by the other countries. So, Department (Depbudpar) together with
agreed upon. will Indonesians be seeing doctors the various tourism associations, found it
With the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement from Singapore or Thailand opening up necessary to form task groups in order to
(AFTA), where free trade would commence practitioners near their rural residences? It prepare the various steps in anticipation
among ASEAN member nations (Indonesia, seems possible. And likewise, competent of AFAS.
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Indonesian doctors would also be able to In a presentation by Laksaguna, it
Darussalam, Philippines, Vietnam, work at a neighboring country in the textile was laid out that the ASEAN Mutual
Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar), what business for instance. The AFTA and AFAS Recognition Arrangement (MRA) in the
Regulation No. 2 Year 2007, dated WHICH NATION MEMBERS Formal competence recognition and
January 25, 2007. ARE ALREADY TO certification can be obtained through
Is Indonesia’s infrastructure prepared IMPLEMENT? competency tests at BNSP licensed
for AFAS, bearing in mind that the Recognition of competency certification is tourism LSPs. Until now there are 7
Presidential Regulation signing the AFAS based on ASEAN Common Competency Tourism LSPs ready.
was just done in 2009? Standards for Tourism Professionals
Liberalization of the services sector, (ACCSTP), which currently is still in ON THE OTHER HAND,
which involves the mobility of competent “framework” form; completion of the WHAT ABOUT ASEAN
tourism human resources, has basically ACCSTP is planned for 2014. In fact, MEMBERS WHO WISH TO
taken place far before AFAS. Infrastructural historically the basis of ACCSTP was WORK IN INDONESIA?
anticipation in facing competition in the SKKNI, and from there we can say that Same case, as they will seek certification
workforce included governmental regulations it is Indonesia that has prepared itself through a Tourism Professional Certification
No. 13 Year 2003 on competence, long before with the infrastructure, which Board (TPCB) in each ASEAN country.
and No.10 Year 2009 on tourism and takes us back to the first question. In
competency of human resources; 2010, the Minister of Culture and Tourism WHO DETERMINES THE
Indonesia has its National Profession declared the Competency Based Human STANDARDIZATIONS?
Certification Body (BNSP) that in the year Resources Development in the Tourism In Indonesia it is under the SKKNI, with
2004 licensed Profession Certification Sector. In support of this human resources convention members comprised of
Institutions (LSP) and now total 7 movement, the ministry will remain those from professional associations,
institutions each with branches in various forming LSPs, and facilitating competence the industry, experts, educational and
provinces; in 2004 Indonesia had its own assessors within the tourism industry. vocational institutions, and other relevant
national profession competence standards 5,112 workers were certified last year and players in the field. In ASEAN, the
(SKKNI) with 378 units in the travel bureau, targets 50,000 by 2014. ASEAN Common Competency Standard
hotel and restaurant services. for Tourism Professional (ACCSTP) is
By the end of 2009, Indonesia already HOW CAN WORKERS IN formulated through task forces with
had 11 competency areas with 563 THE TOURISM INDUSTRY ASEAN nation members.■
competency units. OBTAIN CERTIFICATION? Text and photo by Nyoman Ari Gunadi
A
visit to the regency of through its varied terrain you will easily find Bali postcards, in addition to the major
Tabanan will lead you green flowing terraces of paddies. Nearing temples, beaches and beautiful traditional
along spans of rice the harvest season, usually between the dancers. Small wonder that people fall
paddies in Jatiluwih, have periods of March to May and August to in love at first sight and yearn to visit
you adoring the colors of October, the green seedlings become a and take in the magnificent vistas with
nature through wings of full, ripe yellow color, containing the best their own eyes – especially when green,
exotic butterflies species, and soaking in produce on the island. fresh and beautiful scenes like these are
the warmth of natural hot springs. At the mention of rice fields in Tabanan, a breakaway from modern life with its
Tabanan is one of the most fertile Jatiluwih easily comes to mind. It is a crowds and pollution.
regions on the island. This regency is aptly village at the foot of Mount Batukaru. Its Jatiluwih is located approximately 50
nicknamed in Indonesian the ‘rice-barn’ scenic attributes are easily noticeable kilometers from the densely populated
region due to its presence as the largest as it also finds its way among the many southwest center of tourism, Kuta in
rice producer on the island. Walking snapshots frequently showing up on particular. It can be reached by private
transportation due to the scarcity of
public transport service options that serve
the route, which is also good as prior to
reaching Jatiluwih you can stop by the
various highlights that dot the map along
the way.
Before arriving at Jatiluwih there are
several places that must be seen by
visitors to the region who want to make
their day’s journey worthwhile. These
include the first and largest butterfly park in
Indonesia. The park is located in the village
of Wanasari, along the way north towards
Jatiluwih, where at the left of the densely
foliaged roadside reads a signboard
bearing the name “Bali Butterfly Park.”
Tickets can be purchased at the first
building. At this building there are also
numerous displays of petrified butterfly
specimens. Moreover there are also
several on sale, from framed butterflies as
Penatahan, right on Best time to visit the park is in the morning. Indonesia’s rich cache of rainforests
The feeding time usually spans from also boasts diverse species of insects
the riverbanks of the between 8 to 9 a.m. including butterflies. The country has over
river Yeh Ho. This park covers an area of 2,000 species of them, a number only
approximately 4,000 square meters and contended by several South American
In the beginning, has an expansive anthology of butterflies in countries. Since the year 1980, Indonesia
the water only its collection, including the Bali Lace Wing
(Cethosia hypsea) and the Great Mormon
has gained protection status over its
bird-winged butterfly (the Troides,
spouted from a (Papilio memnon). It also has several Trogonoptera, and Ornithopetra species)
MAMASA TO
TANA TORAJA
on foot through Sulawesi’s traditional heartland
slept in a family home in another peaceful centuries, and it is this that has made
mountain village. I had now reached the Toraja so special. Traditional ways are
fringes of Tana Toraja. The houses here remarkably strong here.
had enormous and soaring roofs, and were Toraja’s villages are famous as they
decorated with buffalo horns. The third display some of the most spectacular
day’s walk took me over another high pass traditional architecture in the world. The
and down to Bittuang where I shambled, houses, known as tongkonan, have huge
a little footsore, onto a surfaced road and arched roofs, rising to high peaks. They
caught a bus along green valleys to the are said to represent the boats that carried
heart of Tana Toraja. the ancestors of the Toraja people to
Tana Toraja is indeed beautiful. Sulawesi. A typical Toraja village has a
Rugged limestone peaks rise above rank of these tongkonan, faced by another
forested valleys with spectacular terraced row of smaller buildings, designed for
rice fields on the lower slopes. Given the storing rice – the staple food.
landscape it’s easy to see how the area A few villages, such as Ke’te Kesu
stayed free from outside interference for near Rantepao, have been developed for
RANTEPAO
MT. RANTEKOMBALA
ENREKANG
S T R A I T S
PINRANG SINDERENG
SINDERENG LAKE
PAREPARE
TEMPE LAKE SENGKANG
BARRU
WATAN SOPENG
WATAMPONE
INDONESIA
M A K A S S A R
PANGKAJENE
MAROS
MAKASSAR SINJAI of the most striking ones can be seen at
Lemo, south of Rantepao.
MT.LOMPOBATANG
TAKALAR
Death is taken seriously in Toraja, and
BANTAENG
a huge investment is made to ensure
BULUKUMBA
that the deceased receives a good –and
JENEPONTO
bloody – send off. During a funeral dozens
SELAYAR ISLAND of buffalo are sacrificed to ensure a
successful journey to the afterlife. Tourists
BENTENG are welcome to attend, and wandering
around Rantepao you’re sure to hear of
BARANGBARANG
forthcoming ceremonies.
After resting my blistered feet in the
SUNDA KELAPA -
THE PORT OF
1,000 LIVES
L
ike a lot of major cities in the be seen today. At present, Sunda Kelapa is
world, Jakarta is growing at a fisherman’s wharf and an inter island port,
an incredible speed. As the with hundreds of schooners sailing in and
financial hub of the country, out, day after day.
almost every pore of Sunda Kelapa harbor is no ordinary port.
Jakarta oozes modernism. With a land area of 760 hectares and a
Skyscrapers, state-of-the-art buildings, water docking area of 16,470 hectares, it is
single story residential houses and modern a place of great historic importance. In fact,
apartment complexes stand proudly almost Sunda Kelapa is where the history of Jakarta
at every bend of the city. Jakarta is fast, began centuries ago.
unforgiving and on its’ way to competing According to the Indonesian Travel
with other metropolis’s. Guide, in the 12th century Sunda Kelapa
However, in the midst of its race to was the most important harbor of the
advance, Jakarta still harbors a few historical Pajajaran Kingdom, used by trading ships
places from the Dutch Colonial era. One of from China, Southern India, Japan and the
them is the old Sunda Kelapa Port, which is Middle East. The port was attacked and
located in the mouth of the Ciliwung River conquered by its neighbor Demak Kingdom
in North Jakarta. The Dutch domination of under the leadership of Fatahillah, then on
Jakarta and the rest of Indonesia began June 22nd, 1527 the port was taken away
from this area, where the remnants of and the name was changed to Jayakarta,
Kasteel Batavia, an old fort and trading post which meant the city of victory. The date
of the Dutch East Indies Company, can still marked the birth of Jakarta.
The old port was vastly overshadowed diesel engines they can use alternately with world, still carrying merchandise as they did
in the 1880s by the construction of a the sails and can carry up to 950 tons of centuries ago.
modern port a few miles east named cargo, which varies from cement, timber and Over 1,000 workers are roaming
Tanjung Priok. Sunda Kelapa however, rice to electronic devices and appliances. around the old port every day, loading and
holds its own importance. It is the port for The schooners transport goods across unloading goods manually, without the help
Phinisi schooners, the traditional vessels the archipelago, but mainly to Batam Island of any equipment. Because no cranes are
of the Bugis people of Sulawesi. These or Pontianak in Kalimantan. The journey used and the goods are carried in and out
Phinisi schooners are made by hand out of takes from three to four full days. They of boats by hand, it can take up to three
ironwood. It’s the kind of wood that is soft usually return empty to Sunda Kelapa to weeks to unload a ship and load the new
when wet and thus pliable, but dries into reload. cargo. Visitors usually marvel at the strength
a very hard, durable wood. These Phinisi Navigated primarily by Bugis and of these sinew-stretched coolies carrying
schooners are around 40 meters long Makassarese traders, the Phinisi schooners cement sacks on their shoulders with
and 15 meters wide, with two main masts are a magnificent sight, as they belong remarkable agility.
carrying seven sails each. The boats have to one of the last fleet of sailboats in the Those who are not loading and uploading
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EVEN MORE...
During the recent Aston Fair in Medan, Aston International announced 5
recently opened brand new hotels increasing the group’s total operating
hotel portfolio to 25 properties. In addition to the newly opened hotels,
the Aston Group also announced that 12 more Aston Hotels are currently
under construction and scheduled to open between mid 2010 and 2011.
These new Astons will range from 5 star Grand Astons such as the Grand
Aston Yogyakarta Hotel & Convention Center that is scheduled to open in
late 2010, to the 4-star Aston Hotels in Serpong (Jakarta), Glodok (Jakarta),
Menteng (Jakarta), Nusa Dua (Bali), Bogor, Purwokerto, Palembang and
Jayapura, and the 3-star Aston City Hotels in Bintan and Bangka Island.
www.aston-international.com
SCRUMPTIOUS
SLURPS
Akmani Hotel’s Bel Piatto
Restaurant at the lobby level
introduces its “Soto Nusantara”
promo for the month of May.
Various versions of the traditional
clear soup will appease the appetite
for Nusantara archipelago cuisine.
These variations include their place
of origin, from Soto Betawi, Soto
Madura, and Soto Kudus to Soto
NEWSPAPER DIRECT Banjar will be featured on the menu
at Bel Piatto through the month of
Newspaper Direct introduces its unique services August. This soup delight has garnered
to Jakarta, Bali and Lombok. Now you can get your the favor of Indonesian and international
favorite newspaper in Jakarta, Bali and Lombok on diners. At Rp 49,900 nett, enjoy Soto
the same day of publication! Through the innovative for lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.
technology of the NewspaperDirect global digital Akmani’s Scarlatti Lounge also presents
network, same-day editions of internationally-recognized its “Florence Mocktail” as Mocktail of the
newspapers are available in print in their original layout. Month for May and June. This Mocktail
Already available in over 85 countries through a global comes in attractive colors. Three colors
network of distributors, the newspaper Print-on- are combined, with green from melon
Demand service is suitable for individual subscribers, syrup, orange from fresh oranges, and
retail outlets, hotels, cruise ships, airlines, corporate red from fresh strawberry juice.
offices, libraries, educational institutions, events and The Akmani Hotel, Jl. Wahid Hasyim
private yachts. For further information, call John 91, Jakarta, (021) 3190-5335;
Eisermann at +62-811-399-079. www.akmanihotel.com
HIGH VIEWS
Rumah Teras Guest House Bandung introduces its
extension of Pavilion Rumah Teras with an opening promotion
of a 20% discount through May. Pavilion Rumah Teras is 10
minutes away from Rumah Teras Guest House Bandung,
located at the prime location of the Awilligar hillside, 15 minutes
from the Dago area. Here guests can experience the highland
atmosphere and wake to the exotic view of Bandung from their
beds. Facilities include 14 air-conditioned rooms with television,
refrigerator, hot and cold showers and a swimming pool. Room
rates range from Rp. 400,000 to Rp. 1.2 million nett and include
breakfast for single or double occupancies.
Pavillion Rumah Teras Bandung
Jl. Listrik No.1, Bandung
(022) 700-66-567; www.rumahteras.com
BRAZILIAN DELIGHTS
Gran Meliá Jakarta, proudly presents its Brazilian
food festival from May 21 to 28 at the Café Gran
Via. In collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil and
fully supported by Ambassador H. E. Mr. Manuel
Innocencio de L’acerda, this event has been
eagerly anticipated by discerning Latin food lovers
in Jakarta. Guests will be pampered with authentic
Brazilian cuisine exclusively prepared by Chef Toya
RINGING IN THE WEST Yamashita, specially flown in from São Paulo to
present authenticity to the event. During his 18 years
National mobile telecommunications provider of experience in the gastronomy field, he has had the
Telkomsel recently supported the proceedings of the West opportunity to work in different Sol Melia hotels such
Lombok regency’s 52nd anniversary by launching the regency’s as the Tryp Higienópolis and others in Latin America.
anthem as a personal dial tone. Also agreed upon at that In charge of the international kitchen at Meliá Jardim
moment was the use of the provider’s telecommunications Europa, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo since 2002, he has
services throughout the governmental office staff in support continually used his expertise to surprise the most
of the government’s implementations of the Universal discerning palates, matching sophistication to a
Service Obligation (USO), in the form of telecommunications unique and healthy cuisine.
infrastructure in 27 villages in West Lombok. Gran Meliá Jakarta, (021) 526-8080
www.telkomsel.com www.granmeliajakarta.com
LEGONG LEGACY
Bentara Budaya Bali and the House
of Sampoerna in Surabaya will play host
to an exhibition of Legong dance themed
studio photography and computer software
enhanced imagery by I Ketut Widiatmika.
Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta played host to
the first series in March and the series will
continue in Bali this month through May 9.
The House of Sampoerna in Surabaya will
play host from August 19 to September 19.
I Ketut Widiatmika, 48 years old, presents
his work on prime quality digital prints
and uses salon photography techniques,
which he has long dealt with. His shots
also feature montages of dancer’s poses
as if taken through multiple exposures. The
final results are black and white imagery
that is easy on the eyes. 30 frames were
exhibited at the Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta
in March. Garda Printing, Jl. Pulau Kawe
43, Denpasar, (0361) 238-413
www.gardaprinting.com
Perched gracefully between the ocean and the sky, embraced by the
lush tropical landscape, resort serenity designed for indulgence, the
ambience is definitely natural, a place of beauty beyond imagining.
Each villa with private terrace and its own 11m private pool also
comes with a majestic bed, living and dining areas and expansive
gardens with gazebo. The villas have fully equipped kitchens with
breakfast bar, a spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi and walk-in
wardrobes. Guests may take the option of dining at the gazebo
while enjoying the beach and the ocean. Personal butlers provide
personalized services. A perfect place for couples, families or to
entertain friends.
Sanur Beach Bali also features 426 rooms and suites, 2 large pools,
a choice of restaurants and bars.
The Resort has 206 rooms and suites, all beautifully appointed,
with marble bathrooms and five-star amenities. There is a huge
swimming pool right by the sea. The 22 Villas are a semi-boutique
concept, giving extra privacy and luxury for families or couples.
Many have private plunge pools, and they’ve all 24-hour butler
service. Villa guests have their own huge seaside swimming pool
and exclusive use of the Floating Heritage Lounge. The hotel offers
more facilities like 4 restaurants, convention centers, a Kids club,
Spa & Health club, a Beach Bar and free shuttle service to Kuta.
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach, Kuta
Tel : (0361) 751-161 The location is ideal, a huge landscaped property on South Kuta
Fax: (0361) 752-030 Beach, directly on the Indian Ocean and next to the international
reservation.bali@patra-jasa.com airport. A 5-minute drive north brings you to the heart of Kuta’s
www.patrabali.com shopping district.
The Dream Spa is a fantastic hide away spa destination for the
mind, body and soul. Featuring 3 Romantic Spa Rooms with
double spa bed, shower, Jacuzzi, Sauna and spa locker. From the
moment you enter into the resort’s lobby you can see the amazing
Ocean Views, nice breeze, breathe in the fresh air, you can feel
the sensation of the tranquil up hill environment. The Dream Spa
is where a heavenly atmosphere invites you to relax, with an
assortment of treatments invite you to indulge. Let the sensation
Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Br. Bakung Sari, of the Dream Spa’s atmosphere pamper and comport you soon.
Ungasan, South Kuta, Bali
Tel. (0361) 708 199; Fax. (3361) 708 168 In the Ungasan village, high on the southernmost peninsula of the
E-mail: reservation@dreamland-villa.com island of Bali. Ten minutes to Dreamland beach, from your villa by
sales@dreamland-villa.com our free shuttle service.
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WHAT’S OUTSIDE
YOUR DOOR
100 Sunset Boutique Hotel hosts a photo exhibition
by Dedi Kristian through May 30. Dedi Kristian is most
famous in Bali’s radio and music scene. Born in Bali, Dedi
is also a DJ, rapper, guitarist, music director, announcer,
and scriptwriter, so you know this multitalented young man
has had what it takes to enjoy life with its many different
colors. The colors of the things inside and outside his reach
have shifted slowly and surely into images caught by his ASIAN SPIRIT
gadget, the camera. His latest projects are the latest events, Harris Resort Kuta hosts another photo exhibition held through
pre-wedding and architectural designs. His jubilant works June 30, displaying the works of French photographer Didier Leblond.
are now open for interpretation in the latest photography His career shifted from graphic design to become a journalist. His
exhibition at 100 Sunset Boutique Hotel. passion for traveling took him to Europe, North Africa, and South
100 Sunset Boutique Hotel, Jl. Sunset Road No. 100 America. In 1989, his first visit to Thailand impressed him enough
(0361) 847-7360; www.100sunset.com to further explore Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, where he
was overwhelmed by the hospitality, the beautiful landscapes, the
architecture, and the culture. He is now working freelance and is
enthusiastic to discover more of Indonesia and other countries. His
photographs have been displayed in many countries such as Indonesia,
Australia, Germany, France, England, and the United States.
Harris Resort Kuta Bali, Jl. Pantai Kuta, (0361) 753-868
www.harris-kuta-bali.com
PLAYING WITH
THE ANCESTORS
Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition
of works by Kamto Widjaya Lindu Prasekti
through May 31. Lindu is a Javanese
sculptor, inventor, architect and all-round
eccentric. Graduating from university,
he went on to an alternative livelihood,
a job with a local cottage bamboo and
metalworking industry. Holding tools in his
hands and making real things made him feel
good. In 1996 he was even able to travel to
Osaka, Japan to work as a draughtsman.
Back to Yogyakarta in 1999, he had saved
enough to open Jagad Gallery. As the
supply of antiques thinned, his attentions
turned to the large amount of leftovers - bits
and pieces, odds and ends from old doors,
furniture, chairs, and architectural elements
that had accumulated in his warehouse.
Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort
Bali at Jimbaran Bay, (0361) 701-010
Artist contact: 081-227-146-07
jagad_galeri@yahoo.co.id
62 BALI&BEYOND MAY 2010
HOTELHIGHLIGHTS
Bali Masari Villas & Spa
Bali Masari Villas is a hotel with a difference and features four one-
bedroom and eight two-bedroom luxury villas each with their own
private plunge pool beautifully situated overlooking a ravine in the
valley of the Petanu River. A place to be at one with nature, to
soothe the senses - mind, body and soul. Self-contained villas are
perfect for honeymooners, for discerning travelers and executives.
A large luxury private swimming pool is the right place for you
to pamper your self and relax in a privacy atmosphere under a
warm tropical sun. Tunjung Restaurant offers a combination of
continental and traditional Balinese dining, cozy lounge is the area
where you can sit down, relax, and bar will serves you varieties of
drinks. Free exclusive broadband internet access.
Jl. Legian 83A, Legian The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International
Tel: (0361) 754-082Fax: (0361) 750-792 Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur,
E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of
Website: www.maxi-hotel.com Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.
SPLASHES OF BEAUTY...
A group of Miss Universe finalists from Western
Australia stopped at the Ayana Resort and Spa Bali
for a session in the Aquatonic Seawater Therapy
Pool - before having sunset cocktails at the Rock
Bar. That lucky smiling guy in the middle is Troy
Barbagallo, an Australian businessman who arranged
their visit to Bali as part of their prize package before
they head to Sydney for the national finals.
Ayana Resort and Spa Bali, Jalan Karang Mas
Sejahtera, Jimbaran, (0361) 702-222
www.ayanaresort.com
COLLECTION
LAUNCH
Stella.R introduced its spring/summer 2010
collection to the fashion connoisseur in Bali
during their launch at SKS (Simple Konsep
Store) on April 10. Stella.R Spring/Summer
2010 collection is filled with dazzling colors
that are flattering, elegant, sophisticated and
delicate – in other words, feminine. Stella.
R is available for exclusive retail in Stella
Rissa Studio, Gaya the Designers’ Corner in
Plaza Indonesia (Jakarta), IVY Boutique Plaza FULL SMILES
Senayan (Jakarta), Black Market in Singapore
Harris Resort Kuta went on its regular visit to
and SKS (Simple Konsep Store) in Bali.
Yayasan Senyum to support its Corporate Social
www.stellarissa.com
Responsibility program on April 10. Since 2005,
Yayasan Senyum, a nonprofit organization has been
responsible for attending to patients with craniofacial
abnormalities and cleft-lip palates. The Harris Resort
Kuta team handed over four boxes of second-hand
clothes to support the “Smile Shops”. Two boxes
were donated by the members of the Rotary Club
Seminyak Bali. The other two boxes were items
donated by the Harris Resort Kuta.
Harris Resort Kuta Bali, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta
(0361) 753-868 www.harris-kuta-bali.com
RARE TREES
The Patra Bali Resort & Villas recently planted a thousand trees as part of its
Patra Green Globe Care. The five-star resort has its own uniqueness. Over 11 hectares in
size, one part of its grounds blooms with a rare coconut tree that has multiple branches
and has become a key feature for the resort. The management decided to carry out
conservation efforts of 100 rare plants in the resort’s area and plans to plant 1.000 trees in
the area of the Badung regency. Maja trees were the most planted, donated by the Abdi
Bumi foundation. Other trees included the Majegau, Badung, Mundeh, Gatep, and Sentul.
The Patra Bali Resort & Villas, (0361 ) 751-161
PARTIED GOOD
Sector Bar-Restaurant-Lounge & Event
House and BaliMoon Liqueurs invited the
media, travel agents, bankers and Bali Beach
Golf Course members to an appreciation night
and thank you party in April. The event adopted
a ‘party ala Grammy award and Red Carpet’
style, with people dressed up ala Marilyn
Monroe, Barack Obama, and others. It was
also Sector’s awarding night for its supporters.
Entertainment included Moulin Rouge dancers,
bands, Salsa performances, stilt walkers, and
bartending flair.
www.sectorbarrestaurant.com
IN APPRECIATION
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel & Suites threw a party
to express their appreciation to their supporting partners
during the year 2009. The evening was filled with various
entertainment including an opening act by a Capoeira
troupe, who set down the beat to invitees who indulged
in the canapes and full buffet. The party took place at the
hotel’s Negara ballroom. In the opening speech, General
Manager Keith Bell expressed his appreciation for the
support and briefly introduced the hotel’s newly renovated
LIVE EARTH facilities including the Sanur Harum Restaurant and the
new pillar-less ballroom. www.sanurparadise.com
The Bali 6K Run/Walk For Water
that was part of the Dow Live Earth Run
For Water took place on April 18. The
event aimed to raise public awareness
of the water crises at the Pecatu Indah
Resort, Bali. National celebrities such
as Kaka Slank, Nadine Chandrawinata,
Nugie, Dwiki Dharmawan and
Marshanda were featured as guest stars
alongside tree planting ceremonies and
a 2km run. 17 local bands played in a
concert. Dow Live Earth Run For Water
was also held in Buenos Aires, Cape
Town, Chicago, Hong Kong, China, and
Los Angeles.
www.liveearth.org
HIGH SCORES
Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Bali handed
over scholarships to 30 high scoring students at the
Dwijendra Junior High School in Nusa Dua on April
23. The junior high students were from grade 7 and
8. SMP Dwijendra in Nusa Dua is one of the schools
under the supervision of Yayasan Dwijendra, one of
the best foundations in Bali that focuses its energy
towards the improvement of education. The event
took place at the district administrative office of
Benoa in Nusa Dua.
www.starwoodhotels.com
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ACCOMMODATION during these tours are sometimes beyond description. BaliQuad (using ATV’s
VILLA DIANA BALI – luxurious and exclusive place, good value for money. 3 / quad bikes) and BaliBuggy (using off-road cars) are located in different
villas with 3 bed rooms each, private swimming pool and garage, kitchenete, locations which offer different tracks. A special “2-in-1 adventure” can be
shower and bath tub, hot/cold running water. Jl. Kresna, Ulun Tanjung, Legian, arranged, combining both off-road tours in one great adventurous day.
Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510 BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766;
E-mail: info@dianagrouphotel.com; www.dianagrouphotel.com Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com
AIRLINES Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: 286-406 fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. ■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR:
E-mail: consul @dps.centrin.net.id Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.
■ AIRPORT OPERATOR: required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur easily become infected in the tropics. Treat
Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 them immediately. ■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA:
■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Email: dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended.
Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except
Ngurah Rai International Aiprort ■ HUNGARY: at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants ■ MUSEUM NEKA: Tel: (0361) 975-074,
Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. is safe. Protect yourself from the intense 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud
Tel: (0361) 287-701 Fax: 287-456 equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and open daily 9 am - 5 pm.
■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id a hat.
Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: 768-369 AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases ■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN:
■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud
■ ROYAL BRUNEI: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran have multiple partners from around the world. Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com
Tel: (0361) 757-292 Tel: (0361) 701-005 They are not checked for sexually transmitted
E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, ■ MUSEUM RUDANA:
■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES: available over the counter at pharmacies. Tel: (0361) 975-779,
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport ■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud.
Tel: (0361) 768-388, Fax: 768-383 Tel: (0361) 227-628; Fax: 265-066 HOSPITAL
■ MUSEUM SUBAK: Tel: (0361) 810-315,
■ GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.
Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: 226-298 Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon Contact your consulate.
24-hour access: 08071-807-807 Tel: (0361) 223-266 TELECOM-
E-mail: yudhara@astinatravel.com ■ BIMC HOSPITAL: MUNICATIONS
■ MERPATI: Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Provides medical attention for emergencies and
Tel: (0361) 235-358 ■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the Kuta- ■ CELLULAR SERVICES
Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 127, KutaTel: (0361) 751-517, Fax: 752-777 Sanur-Nusa Dua roundabout. Indonesia applies GSM (Global Services
Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 E-mail: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Tel: (0361) 761-263. for Mobiles). You can purchase prepaid
calling cards at lower cost than calling on your
■ MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza ■ NORWAY & DENMARK: Mimpi Resorts, ■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC: home card. Major Service Providers
Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Jimbaran, Tel: (0361) 701070 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, are Telkomsel, Satelindo, Pro XL and
Reservation Call center 08041234567 E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com medical evacuation, multilingual staff. Indosat. Look for kiosks and outlet signs or
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361. banners with product variants and
■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: ■ SLOVAKIA: Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: 710-515. brand markings.
Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118
Tel: (0361) 426171; Fax: 426-477 ■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT ■ TELKOMSEL
■ THAI INTERNATIONAL: Grand Bali Beach E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, The major GSM provider, Telkomsel, is
Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15. reputed to have the widest national coverage
■ SPAIN: Jl.Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan area, minimizing connection and signal relay
■ QATAR AIRWAYS: Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel: (0361) 975-736 ■ KASIH IBU HOSPITAL: (Private Hospital) inconvenience.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Fax: 975-726; E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id 24-hour emergency traumatology unit, maternity Graha Telkomsel, Jl. Diponegoro 134
Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. center, complete facilities and a full list of Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 228-811.
Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai ■ SWEDEN & FINLAND: specialists, Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar.
International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Jl. Segara Ayu (Segara Village Hotel) Tel: (0361) 223-036; Fax: 238-690 TOURIST
Fax: 760-275 Tel: (0361) 288-407, Fax: 287-242 Email: marketing@kasihibu.co.id INFORMATION
E-mail: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id www.kasihibu.co.id
■ DEPARTURE ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. ■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: MUSEUMS INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)
A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta A one-stop tourist information complex of
required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 30,000. Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: 754-457 ■ ABIAN KAPAS: Tel: (0361) 227-176 ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,
Residents pay an additional Rp. 2.5 million E-mail: swisscon@telkom.net East Denpasar. Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central
Fiscal tax for international departures, whereas Java, East Java, Jogjakarta.
holders of official tax registration (NPWP) ■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, ■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA): Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361
numbers are Fiscal tax-exempt. Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 233-605 Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Tel: (0361) 766-188
Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm.
■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL
CONSULATES HEALTH & ■ ANTONIO BLANCO: Tel: (0361) 975-502, AIRPORT: Tel: (0361) 751-011
MEDICAL 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm.
■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM
Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a ■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: OFFICE: Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: 221-195 lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 Tel: (0361) 756-175/76
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. pm weekdays.
www.dfat.gov.au For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE:
eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related ■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar
■ BRITAIN: Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar infections. A fever along with symptoms LIBRARY: Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Tel: (0361) 222-387
80227. Tel: (0361) 270-601 Fax: 270-570 requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics. Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday,
E-mail: tamarin@dps.centrin.net.id Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends. ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION
drinks under various brand names are widely OFFICE: Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja
■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 available and are known to replenish body ■ GALLERY SENIWATI: Jl. Ubud Raya, Tel: (0362) 251-41
Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: 286-408 hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485
E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION
avoid fruits and spicy foods. ■ MUSEUM BALI: Tel: (0361) 235-059, SERVICE: Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar
■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.