Bali & Beyond Magazine August 2010 Edition

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THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
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of Red n’ White
‘Om Swastiastu...’ experienced a bit of a hiatus a while
ago but due to the high demand it’s
Welcome to the island, to the now back to pump up your adrenaline
archipelago, and to the August 2010 with a great series of games to test
edition of Bali & Beyond magazine. your camaraderie, shooting skills and Gustra uses photography as a medium to
articulate and express his art. Cultural, human
sportsmanship. Why not head up there interest, travel and experimental are his favorites.
This month, flip through the pages and and have a good splat for yourself.
enjoy our articles… starting off with
Craft & Culture that looks into the brief The Indonesian nation celebrates
evolution of what was originally a small 65 years of Independence this
village to its current state following the month, which falls on August 17. But
advent of tourism. throughout the month some national
traditions can be seen alive at various
Through Invite & Indulge it’s a places across Indonesia as people
combination of glittering gems and glam rejoice in a celebratory mood.
interiors at Cafe Jemme, with
an evolved menu addition of And in this August ‘kemerdekaan’ or
scrumptious cuisine. ‘tujuh belasan’ nuance, our contributor
shares a historical perspective with
In our Profile & Portrait this month a visit to the Brawijaya Museum in
Henny Destyarini enjoyed her tenure a while ago
we talk with Robin Lim, a midwife on Malang, East Java, where remnants with our team as a photographic intern. We’d love to
a noble mission. Her activity at the and parts of the nation’s recollections of have more of her portfolio... as well as her giggles.
Yayasan Bumi Sehat Foundation is the struggle for independence against
regarded as one way of building peace. the Dutch occupation forces can be
Mother Robin (“Ibu Robin”) as she is witnessed.
fondly called, followed her conscience.
Then fate brought her to Bali where she This, in Beyond Bali, the spirit of the
established a clinic to passionately help student troops facing the first Dutch
mothers through deliveries primarily for military aggression becomes evident in
those most needy who cannot afford the city of Malang, also nicknamed the
the medical costs of hospitals. historical ‘City of Scholars’.
Robin Lim founded the Yayasan The Bazaar Art Jakarta 2010 took place
Bumi Sehat in 1995 as a non-profit once more in Jakarta from late July to
organization that helped deliveries, early August this year. Coined as the
being very concerned at the numbers of biggest art fair in Indonesia, the Bazaar Donny Cahyadi is our shutter-happy guy, and he
infants and maternal mortalities, which Art Jakarta was back, repeating last just got even happier following the recent birth of his
were still very high in Bali. year’s success. Have a look at some second son. Congratulations Donny!
of the artwork from various art galleries
In Pondering Point we look at an across Indonesia through this month’s
aspect from the life of rituals among Capital Corner.
the Balinese. Ngaben, a mandatory
ceremony held by the family of the We hope you enjoy this edition of Bali
deceased, is usually met with economic & Beyond. Don’t forget to grab your
restraints. However, customary law has complimentary monthly copy at your
begun to shine some light upon the next opportunity.
subject, recognizing a solution of mass
cremations or ‘ngaben massal’ as the Enjoy your time on the island and
right format for the future. across the archipelago! Last but not
least, keep safe during your travels!
We share some trigger-happy fun and Erik Wijaya is our Malang, East Java-based writer
and photographer who brings you snapshots and
an adrenaline rush through this month’s ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’
insights from his hometown. His portfolio can be
Action & Attractions. Paintball Bali, viewed at www.erikstudio.com
located in the Bukit Ungasan, The Team

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT
Cover Serene Sanur Sunrise
PHOTO COURTESY COCA-COLA ISC TOUR

Photo by Gustra STANDING ON
Location Sanur Beach THE TRIPOD
A midwife on a mission;
Robin Lim’s activity at
the Yayasan Bumi Sehat
Foundation is regarded as
one way of building peace.
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CRAFT&CULTURE
SEMINYAK: TRENDS
N' EVOLUTION
PHOTO COURTESY YAYASAN BUMI SEHAT +
12 NEW&NEWS
The evolution of what was originally
This month’s select news updates
a small village to its current state
from the island’s tourism industry
following the advent of tourism.
and what’s new around the island.
26 58 BEYONDUPDATES
News updates from the tourism
INVITE&INDULGE industry and what’s new beyond Bali.
GRATIFYING GEMS N'
62 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
GOURMANDISE
Schedules, calendar highlights and
Glittering gems and glam interiors
various happenings of interest, from
at Cafe Jemme, with an all-new
art exhibitions to special events.
and always evolving menu of
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scrumptious cuisine.
66 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and
PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI
happenings within the preceding

month.
70 BALIMAPS
Map of Bali showing specific tour-
38 ism areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
PONDERINGPOINT the island’s main destinations.
LARGE CEREMONY,
LESS COST 73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS
Ngaben, a mandatory ceremony Listings and product descriptions
held by the family of the deceased, is from various clientele.
usually met with economic restraints.
Customary law recognizes mass 74 INFOINDEX
ngaben as a right format for Useful directory of companies and
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the future. island-based businesses.
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52 ACTION&ATTRACTION
ENGAGE, ENDURE, ENJOY
Paintball Bali, located in the Bukit
Ungasan, experienced a bit of a
CAPITALCORNER hiatus a while ago, but due to
AN INDONESIAN high demand is now back to
pump up your adrenaline.
ART FAIR
The Bazaar Art Jakarta 2010 46
took place in Jakarta from BEYONDBALI
late July to early August this TRAIL OF STRUGGLE IN
year. Coined as the biggest THE ‘CITY OF SCHOLARS’
The spirit of the student troops
art fair in Indonesia, the during the war for independence,
COURTESY PHOTO
Bazaar Art Jakarta

was back, repeating last
year’s success.
facing the first Dutch military
aggression, becomes evident in the
city of Malang that is nicknamed the
‘City of Scholars’.
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NEW&NEWS
OF SPORTS N’ SWEET...
Stadium Cafe and Flapjaks, two restaurants under the Rama Restaurant
Group, recently saw a fresh opening in Sanur. The Stadium Cafe continues to
expand their sporty concept with a variety of sport accessories in each corner. This
cafe is formatted for sport lovers and matches with their motto “where sports are
alive!” The menu items presented are similar to that of the original Stadium Cafe
in Kuta. They offer their top ten dishes that consist of burgers, pizzas, pasta, pork
ribs, and the favorite Indonesian soup, Sop Buntut. To enjoy pork ribs, customers
can choose the sauce. The BBQ sauce are homemade and have become
bestsellers, as are the honey mustard and spicy chili sauces. For taste variations,
customers can choose two ribs or one rib and one roasted chicken. Meanwhile,
Flapjaks continues to offer their special offerings that consist of pancakes,
smoothies, waffles, gelato, and coffee. Customers can also enjoy the Big Man, a
jumbo ice cream portion of half a kilogram of ice cream with wafer sticks, cereals,
EAT TO THE BEAT and selected flavors.
Stadium Cafe & Flapjaks Sanur, Jl. Cemara no. 27, Sanur; (0361) 287-882
Starz Diner recently introduced its new
www.rama-restaurants-bali.com
rotisserie and live Asian kitchen buffet. A
new buffet was created with improved
selection and quality featuring exciting new
items including a live rotisserie with prime
Australian rib eye beef, lamb chicken with
lemon and lime, duck in star anise glaze
and hickory smoked beef brisket. They
have also added a live soup station with
4 delicious soup broths and condiments
and a selection of Asian delights featuring
Atlantic salmon steak with orange soy,
roast Balinese fish with ‘sambal matah’,
Singapore chili crab and sambal prawns.
Hard Rock Hotel Bali,
Jalan Pantai Kuta, (0361) 761-869
www.hardrockhotels.net
ENSURING THE SOOTHE...

Conrad Bali has recently appointed Lauren Hudson as their Jiwa Spa & Wellness Manager.
With five years of experience in the Spa industry, Lauren has held positions with Litya Spa
Dreaming in Melbourne, Hepburn Springs Spa Resort Victoria, and management positions
with Endota Spa in Port Melbourne and Bebe Spa in the Fiji Islands. Most recently she was
Spa Manager at the Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, managed by Hilton Fiji Islands. Lauren will
oversee all aspects of the award winning Jiwa Spa with a team of 49 and will be instrumental
in taking Jiwa Spa to the next level of its development.
Conrad Bali Resort, Jalan Pratama 168, (0361) 778-788; www.conradbali.com

NEW&NEWS
SERVE FOR
SPA N’ WELLNESS
The Bali Spa and Wellness Association
(BSWA) recently announced the official
reelection of 15 members and the chairperson
to serve on as their Executive Committee,
active from 2010 to 2012. Lulu Susiana Widjaja
was again appointed to serve as president.
The committee provides a forum for regular
cooperation on spa and wellness industry
matters. The association also intends to
educate the public of the many health benefits
derived from spa treatments and therapies.
The Bali Spa and Wellness Association (BSWA)
is a non-profit organization representing Bali’s
spa and wellness industry. It was established
in 2005 to develop and promote Bali’s spa
offerings through education, exchange of ideas,
TO WOW IN NOVEMBER... networking and growth initiatives.
W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak is to open as the newest ‘Wonderland’ www.balispawellness-association.org
and playground this November. The new resort will feature a total of 158
‘Retreats’ (W’s take on rooms) and 79 Villa Retreats. All retreats boast 64
square meters of space, a signature W bed with 350 thread-count Egyptian
cotton sheets and a goose down comforter, BOSE® sound system, iPod
docking station, high-speed wireless internet access, Bliss® Spa bathroom
amenities, deep soaking bathtubs, rainforest shower, Wicked Munchie Box™
and mini-bar, flat screen LCD TV, IP phone and voicemail. Skylight bathrooms
are featured in the Retreats on the 3rd and 4th level. Chefs Ian Lovie (Director
of Cuisine), Wayan Wenten (Executive Sous Chef) and Jack Yoss (Chef de
Cuisine of Starfish Bloo), will present their culinary expertise at W through their
unique approach to culinary arts.
W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak; Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
(0361) 738-106; www.whotels.com/baliseminyak
FRESHER, GREENER...
The Bali Dynasty Resort has announced the completion of
its series of renovations covering all rooms, which now provides a
fresh modern look. Each room has been decorated and equipped
with new beds and furnishings. As part of the Green Globe Lite
program, the hotel is committed to reducing energy and saving
precious resources and therefore following a survey of many past
guests, which showed that 80% of guests preferred a shower to
a bath, consequently bathtubs were replaced with showers in all
deluxe rooms. All rooms are now equipped with energy saving
switches and balcony doors are wired to cut off air conditioning if
left open for any length of time. Bali Dynasty Resort
Jalan Kartika, Tuban, (0361) 752-403; www.balidynasty.com

NEW&NEWS
RENEWALS, READY
Hotel Sanur Beach Bali recently announced the completion of its new
bathrooms in the hotel’s Superior Rooms. The resort started to give a whole
new look to all bathrooms of the Superior Rooms in April this year by replacing
the bathtubs with glass showers and by adding several fresh artistic elements.
After a month of the ongoing project, the hotel happily reported that there was no
disturbance whatsoever. None of the guests commented, with most of them only
knowing about the renovation program through posters in the public areas. Hotel
Sanur Beach Bali features 426 rooms and suites, 2 beachfront villas, 2 large pools
and a choice of restaurants and bars.
Hotel Sanur Beach Bali, (0361) 288-011; www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com
HEARTY WELCOME
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa recently
welcomed Chris Patzold as its new Executive
Chef. Christopher John Patzold arrived in Bali
10 years ago, having the honor of being on the
opening team of a famous dining venue. He
went to Jakarta to take charge of a Pan Asian
fine dining restaurant before coming back to
Bali and joining the well-known Canggu Club
for 2 years. He then worked at Sentosa Private
Villas and Spa for nearly 3 years. Now, at the
Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Chris Patzold will
be overseeing 4 restaurants and other outlets
including the resort’s signature restaurant,
The Shore. Nikko Bali Resort and Spa
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan
(0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com
GROM KING
13-year old Andre Julian from West
Java found the best waves and posted
the highest scores to claim victory over
fellow finalist 14 year old Kiko Mitsua
from Bali at the Quiksilver King of the
Groms South East Asian Final at Kuta
Beach on July 11. The crown entitles him
to an all-expense-paid trip to Hossegor
Beach in France to compete against the
other King of the Grom winners from 18
other countries in the King of the Groms
International Final taking place later this
year during the Quiksilver Pro France
from September 25 to October 5. In
addition to the competitive surfing, kids
and spectators got up close and personal
with some baby turtles and released them
back into their natural habitat.
www.isctour.com

NEW&NEWS
LAVISH LOBSTER
The Laguna invites you to indulge in the lavish flavors of
lobster every night at the Mayang Sari Restaurant starting from
7 pm. Enjoy it charcoal grilled with lemon butter, or have it
flamed in brandy at Rp. 299,000++ per person. Meanwhile, the
Ocean Terrace celebrates the 65th Anniversary of Indonesia
in a delightful tropical ambiance with an exquisite selection of
fish, meat and prawns served in an international BBQ buffet
dinner style. A fashion show with Indonesian models featuring
a delightful resort chic collection will enrich your evening. Rp.
450,000++ per person. Prices exclude beverages.
The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua
(0361) 771-327; www.luxurycollection.com/bali
‘KONNICHIWA!’
Fujimura Yu was appointed the Japanese Chef
at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas in mid June. He
began his career in 1997 and has been working
in the hospitality industry ever since. With over
13 years of expertise under his belt, he had had
responsibility in various Japanese Food & Beverage
departmental operations. In the beginning of his
career Fujimura was also a member of the Iwate
Hotel & Resort’s Japanese Restaurant. In 2005 he
started his job in Indonesia with PT. Cantika Dewi
at the EBI-Ichi Restaurant and then joined with PT.
Trinity Line in 2008 working at the Ninja Ra-Men.
The Patra Bali Resort & Villas
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach
(0361) 751 161; www.patrabali.com
PRIDE OF THE PARK
Bali Zoo recently unveiled a new home for its ‘King of the Jungle’. Pride
of Lions will be occupied by Miko and his family, the lion who came to Bali
Zoo eight years ago and has now successfully bred. Pride of Lions is a new
exhibit at Bali Zoo, set on a land area of 14 acres; Pride of Lions will be
Bali Zoo’s new welcomer that will greet the visitors when entering the zoo.
The visitors will have the freedom to see the African Lion from close range
and from different directions (3D exhibit). Pride of Lions has several facilities
for visitors such as the Wenara Cafe, where visitors can enjoy their meals
accompanied by the King of Jungle. The Feed the Lions! program allows
visitors to participate in helping the Bali Zoo feed the lions. Pride of Lions
was built in such a way that it has spots that will be favored by visitors to
be able to easily take pictures. Pride of Lions is also equipped with a kopje,
which serves as the pride rock, place or throne of the male lion.
Bali Zoo, Jl. Raya Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar; (0361) 294-357
www.bali-zoo.com

CRAFT&CULTURE
PHOTO BY HENNY DESTYARINI
SEMINYAK:
L
ike a big city ever
expanding its territory,
TRENDS N’
Seminyak now not
only refers to its actual
administrative area but its
EVOLUTION
designation has expanded
to include Basangkasa, Petitenget,
and Kerobokan. It has evolved into an
‘international village’ with the large number
Legian: more enthused by hippies, of expatriates who have settled there along
with the construction of many international
with beach and surf similar to Kuta; facilities.
Petitenget: often referred to as a haven The Seminyak area extends from the
legendary Double Six Club up to one of
for dining, villas, and classy hangouts. the oldest hotels in the area, the Oberoi.
Seminyak: a bit of, in the middle. Both have later become known to coin the
street names that run from the Jalan Raya
Seminyak main road down to the coastline.
Even when the local government appointed

new official names, their nicknames Life was simple just as any corner times a week they offered guests after
remained de facto and are much more of the island; villagers in Bali in general. dinner clubbing sessions.
familiar to locals and returning foreigners Focusing on the day’s chores, dealing with Guests who came there were not only
alike. ‘Jalan Double Six’ has stuck on ever communal and religious ceremonies and from Seminyak. Many flocked in from Kuta.
since rather than Jalan Arjuna, and ‘Jalan fulfilling local village customs adat duties. Gado Gado soon became an important
Oberoi’ rang better in the ears of most The advancement of tourism and the choice because it offered an appropriate
than Jalan Laksmana. increasing number of tourists coming to location on the beach. This is the location
Seminyak is a village that borders Bali brought different passions to this of the first beach hangout, given that Kuta
Legian and Petitenget. Legian was (and village. Tourism broadened gradually. was all adjacent to the highway.
rather still is) more enthused by hippies, Starting from Kuta it moved adjacently In answer to the high interests of
and the beach is suitable for surfing with a in balance towards the perimeters of visitors, PT Bali 66 Citra Persada built the
character more similar to Kuta. Petitenget Jimbaran, Legian and Canggu. Another Double Six Club – a property that became
is often referred to as the haven for fine point was Seminyak. Seminyak was an icon in the area, besides the road’s
dining, luxury villas, and as a classy discovered to be a more quiet area, a name being adopted afterwards.
hangout. Seminyak is… a bit of both, in great place to live, work and relax. Not many clubbing venues last very
the middle. In the late 1970s, Chez Gado Gado long. Along its course Double Six provided
It was originally a small village with a was a restaurant that offered French and many breakthroughs including bringing in
population having a diverse livelihood; Italian cuisine and sprang up in Seminyak, international DJs and creating grand scale
fishing, farming, and cattle breeding. on Jalan Dhyana Pura to be exact. Three parties. All were aimed at reinforcing their

Emilio ‘Milo’ Migliavacca, like many other foreigners who came and
fell in love with the island, later ‘became’ Balinese himself.
PHOTO COURTESY MILO’S

PHOTO BY HENNY DESTYARINI
Milo’s residence, much unchanged since it was built in 1975, located 500 meters from the beach.
image. And it has now reached a long- In this area alone the company owned by So great was the participation of the
lasting 23 years. Kadek Wiranatha has established several local communities in building Seminyak,
The establishment of Double facilities ranging from the current-day Gado you cannot turn a blind eye on how the
Six provided a fresh breeze for the Gado which has switched to fine dining, arrival of tourists and settling down of
development of the clubbing venue Double Six, Ku De Ta, Paparazzi, and the expatriates has also contributed to the
businesses to follow. Kuta could not newly launched Cocoon beach club on the advances seen in Seminyak.
provide an absolutely right on the beach border of Seminyak and Legian. In early 1973 Emilio Migliavacca
space and the place has become such a Double Six apart, Jalan Dhyana Pura – fondly called by his nickname Milo,
hurly-burly scene. Now if you arrive at the is another choice for nightlife goers. The came and fell in love with Seminyak. To
beach or shores of Double Six you can street is lined with pubs and clubs. The him, Seminyak is a very beautiful place. In
witness at hand a row of several clubbing strip was endowed with blessings after the 1975 he established his home 500 meters
venues that continue up to Legian beach. disaster of the 2002 bomb blast. When from the beach, in the middle of rice fields.
PT Bali 66 Citra Persada has invested many people still avoided the area of Kuta, From his home there he could view Mount
a lot towards the development of the area. the crowd somehow shifted to Seminyak. Agung in the southeast.

PHOTO COURTESY THE OBEROI BALI
A typical coastal scene at
the beachfront location
of The Oberoi Bali in
Seminyak (above). Jim
Elliot pioneered the luxury
villas scene in Seminyak
with The Villas, located on
Jalan Kunti (below).
The Italian designer has now even business has done well and has inspired businesses in their home country and want
achieved Indonesian citizenship, and many to have a go and try to follow to invest in Bali. Or they have indeed come
furthermore even officially become a his steps. to seek business opportunities here.
member of the village’s customs council. Eventually more and more foreign Not only boutiques have mushroomed,
He started his life in Bali by continuing his nationals have come and settled in but Seminyak has been well known by
fashion business. He now runs several Seminyak. Some of them married the number of luxury villas sprawled
boutiques under the Milo’s label. Indonesian locals. They run their in its corners. Pioneering this was The
Milo is like a magnet among his businesses on the island and have Villas at Jalan Kunti, a mid-market villa
peers. Living in a beautiful village on indirectly contributed to the development complex owned by artist and Australian
the coastline, with a house surrounded of Seminyak as we know it. businessman, Jim Elliott.
by gardens is a dream for most. Milo’s Most of these comers already have Elliot pioneered it in the early 1990s by
building a three bedroom villa for his own
residence among the green rice fields of
Seminyak. Now The Villas has 50 villas and
the Prana Spa that boasts a nuance of
the Middle East. It is one among the many
luxury villas that flourished.
Villas have not only just appeared on
the main road with clear sign posts. Some
have sprang up behind the main buildings
on the roadside, or appear on Jalan
Drupadi, the road linking Jalan Dhyana
Pura and Jalan Oberoi.
Investments of the expatriates rapidly
PHOTO COURTESY THE VILLAS
grew, filling the empty spaces in Seminyak.

Until now, when observed at the edge of
the main road, there is almost no space
that is not commercial. But this is what
has actually moved the wheels of the
social economy. Now not only expatriates

In Seminyak, the youth
PHOTO BY EDY BLACK

are still bound by
customary obligations to
preserve and continue
their ancestral customs
even amidst such rapid
development of tourism.
have their businesses but also the local

Seminyak communities as well
One other thing that cannot be
overlooked is the involvement of large
PHOTO COURTESY DOUBLE SIX
investments such as the establishment of

large chain hotels in Seminyak. The road
now known by the name of Jalan Oberoi
was once the road connecting the main
road to the hotel’s Seminyak beachside
owned by an Indian businessman.
Oberoi occupies land that once
belonged to the Kayu Aya Hotel, a local
hotel. It seems now that Oberoi is also
known as the street name with rows of come to Bali yet if you haven’t reached of them mingle with acquaintances from
villas, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. these spots”. The development of tourism abroad, ‘different worlds’, but they insist
“Seminyak is a trendy area,” says Milo. also helps contribute to the development on not being carried away by these foreign
This place was ‘in’ during its era and was of tourism supporting infrastructures. influences.
popular especially among the young and Such rapid development of tourism “We cannot judge from the outside. To
wealthy. All facilities are available. We’ll see is often feared to impose degradation of assess more clearly we must enter into
how long this will last. But he believes as awareness among the young generation it,” said Milo. He himself has embraced
long as the cleanliness can be maintained, on their roots of culture. Many people are Balinese Hinduism and has become a
and security, and if the traffic jams are worried if the youth leave their traditions, citizen of the local banjar group. And he
solved this area can sustain itself as a seeking more instant material-oriented lives. himself has witnessed how many youths
trendy place. Luckily so far these fears are not proven have remained in adherence to their
Just as Ubud and Kuta, Seminyak is in Seminyak. Young children are still bound roots... their own traditions. ■
rapidly growing. All three are now favorite by customary obligations to preserve and Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
destinations. The saying goes, “you haven’t continue their ancestral customs. Some Courtesy photos

INVITE&INDULGE
Gratifying Gems
and Gourmandise
Cafe Jemme has reemerged with
all its ‘precious’ and ‘semi-precious’
attributes, borrowed from its adjacent
high-end jewelery store but with an
allure of its own. Glittering gems meet
glam interiors, and an evolving menu
of scrumptious cuisine.

Jemme Classic Prawn Cocktail (opposite) and a wide selection of salads, soups and entrees including the Garlic & Herb Baked Portobello Mushroom (center).
Dining can never be so elegantly dramatic with the subtle reflection and lighting from the hanging chandeliers.
C
afe Jemme, the dining tables are a most perfect match for for an appetite for luxury.
chic foodie spot in the artwork of cuisine that comes from the The café has a vast drink list ranging
Seminyak, boasts kitchen, landing down onto its reflective from soft drinks, coffees and teas to hot
seating indoors and surface and augmenting the luscious colors and iced chocolate. For a refreshing cool
al fresco, with the on the plates. Dining can never be so down during a hot day drop by Jemme’s
latter being the perfect elegantly dramatic with the subtle reflection for fresh mixes served on crushed ice with
choice for those soft breezy afternoons as and lighting from the hanging chandeliers. soda water, including Blueberry Swoon,
you sip your heart away with a refreshing Just like its al fresco seating nuance, various smoothies, fresh and mixed
selection of teas and coffee, and recollect entering this realm is also a breeze. Start fruit juices and shakes. On the ‘deeper’
on your most favorite pieces of jewelry over by browsing the exquisite collections at the beverage side, try out the Jemme Martinis,
freshly prepared light meals and beverages. Jemme Jewellery Boutique and lose track and the one that suits the characteristic
An Australian chef was consulted of time there, with the richly filled cabinets lavender hues of Jemme’s interior: the
on the recent additions to the menu as of sparkles and spectrums arranged Lychee & Lavender Martini. All of its
well as providing some food directions, in each corner of the styled boutique martini cocktails may be opted for with
bringing with him some of the inspired space. You will be mesmerized with Grey Goose premium vodka. Also on the
fresh flavors of the southern hemisphere at each examination of a colorfully studded drink list are a selection of premium spirits,
unquestionably affordable prices. pendant or ring in display. Browse through liqueurs, wines and champagne.
Flamboyant and elegant settings are and admire the collections on the upper Jemme specialty starters to try include
featured throughout. Seating options are and lower levels of the boutique. the Jemme Classic Prawn Cocktail (fresh
quaint; a small bar is next to the open Adjoining the main boutique space and king prawns served on crisp leaves with
kitchen and lush sofas and chairs seat into the back hallway is the cozy seating classic cocktail sauce and gazpacho
groups of up to six. But of course it’s the area that just happens to be a bordering sambal) and Garlic & Herb Baked
tables for two that are what combine gems, part with Café Jemme right next door. Portobello Mushroom (large mushroom
gastronomy and intimacy the best. Opt for Dinners become ever more impressive topped with a trio of fungi and sautéed
the air-conditioned indoors or take in the with subtle candlelight and the luminous leek grilled with parmesan and finished
fresh southeasterly breeze with petite rice chandeliers; precious stones are with garlic butter sauce). For a more
field scenery in its outdoor section. deliberately encased in the walls glimmering Indonesian start, opt for the Chicken
The interior walls, sofas, chairs and behind their displays. The combination of a Satay, and for a most scrumptious entry,
benches, menu jackets and cards, are all delectable selection on the menu and the go for the Cheese & Caramelized Onion
plush with constant tones of lilac, and the sparkles and luminous petites makes way Quesadilla (topped with ratatouille and

A most scrumptious
entry is the Cheese
& Caramelized Onion
Quesadilla (topped
with ratatouille and
fresh asparagus spears
complemented by a
zesty herbed sour
cream).
Adjoining the main jewelery boutique space

and into the back hallway is the cozy seating
area that just happens to be bordering
Café Jemme right next door.

Jemme’s “Tasting for Two” is an indulging combination of its most popular desserts “for those who cannot
quite make up their mind”, comprised of chocolate pudding, apple-macadamia spring rolls, banana in
custard, apple and lychee crumble, heart-shaped cookies and two generous scoops of ice cream.
fresh asparagus spears complemented by interesting one of Bintang Beer Battered

a zesty herbed sour cream). Barramundi (crisp beer batter encasing
Soup selections include Onion fresh barramundi served with French Fries
Cappuccino, a house specialty. This is and homemade tartar sauce). The same
a velvet brown sweet caramelized onion batter goes with the Bintang Marinated
soup simply served with a fresh hot sliced Fillet of Beef.
baguette. Another, the Lobster & Prawn And for those who still want a go at that
Bisque, is finished with a hint of brandy iconic and celebrative Balinese treat feast
and cream and so is the Pumpkin Soup. of roast suckling pig, order the Jemme
Indonesian tastes may still be found in the Style Babi Guling off the menu, as Cafe
delicious traditional Indonesian chicken Jemme has presented their own version Jemme’s rice and pastas include the
soup of Soto Ayam. of the slow braised pork served with Nasi and Mie Goreng, and the Trio of
Salads include a Sliced Tender Beef crispy cracklings, rice, traditional soup and Mushroom and Spinach Risotto (finished
Salad on fresh rocket; roast beetroot condiments. with cream, white wine, pine nuts and
and mushroom finished with roast garlic, Last but not least on Jemme’s mains shaved parmesan).
horseradish mayonnaise and shaved is this succulent meal that serves two: For mouthwatering desserts, especially
parmesan. The Classic Caesar Salad the Oven Roasted Corn fed Chicken, for those romantic candlelight dinners
is served with sliced pan-fried chicken boned and roasted with fresh herbs and for two, opt for the “Tasting for Two”, an
breast, bacon (optional), poached egg and served with cauliflower cream, cheesy “indulging combination of Café Jemme’s
beer battered anchovy fillets. mash, buttered peas and carrots and trio most popular desserts for those who
For the main courses, there’s this of gravies. cannot quite make up their mind”. This

PHOTO COURTESY JEMME CAFE
An idyllic all-day dining spot with a Lemonade, alongside the variety of

smoothies, juices and shakes.
scrumptious lunch and dinner menu; be it Jemme also has an extensive Wine List
indoors within a mini gallery full of assorted with champagnes and sparkling wines for
those memorable intimate dining moments
gleaming precious gems to admire, or amidst the glitters of gems.
alfresco flanking a rice field. When searching for an idyllic all day
dining spot with a scrumptious lunch and
dinner menu selection, whether it be an
indoor setting within a mini gallery full
is comprised of chocolate pudding, Spring Rolls, a tasty treat coated in of assorted gleaming precious gems to
apple-macadamia spring rolls, banana in cinnamon sugar with raspberry coulis and admire, or in an alfresco garden scene with
custard, apple and lychee crumble, heart- coconut ice cream, or the Lychee and a view to a flanking rice field, drop by at
shaped cookies and two generous scoops Apple Crumble, the Baked Custard Cream, the turn in Petitenget where Café Jemme is
of ice cream. the Classic bread and butter pudding, or distinctively situated.
Or go for the dark and tempting After the Moist Chocolate Mud pudding and Cafe Jemme is open daily from 11 am
‘8’ Martini, a blend of vodka, Crème de Rich Chocolate terrine. until late. ■
Cacao, chocolate milk mint and cream. Also available are a wide selection of Text and photos by Nyoman Ari Gunadi
A white version, the Raspberry Milky Bar Jemme Champagne Cocktails, the Jemme
Martini blends vodka with raspberry, white Fruity Martinis, and Daiquiris. Try out the ■ Café Jemme
chocolate and cream. Fresh Crushes, or the selection of Jemme Jl. Raya Petitenget 28, Seminyak
You might also ‘make up your mind’ Refreshers that include the Blueberry (0361) 733-508
about singling out the Apple & Macadamia Swoon, Passion Brew, and Homemade www.jemmebali.com

PROFILE&PORTRAIT
STANDING ON THE TRIPOD

“It seems the Alexander Langer Foundation has chosen to honor
my work with the families suffering economically due to terrorism
in Bali and the survivors of the tsunami in Aceh because the Bumi
Sehat Foundation believes that peace begins with the smallest
citizen; peace begins with babies.” —Robin Lim, speech to parliament in Italy after the
Alexander Langer peace award giving, August 2006.
B
abies are a miracle. Formed from the union of be obtained by the baby. When born, it should not be separated
love between a man and a woman. They grow from the mother but immediately get breast milk, and not be
up in the bodies of women and are raised with directly separated from the placenta.
unconditional love. When born into this world, A baby shaded by her mum for nine months would feel loss
it hopes to remain living in love and receiving it of trust and confidence in her surroundings, so ideally the minute
from its parents. she was born she should be embraced and still feel the warmth
And what more of happiness than arriving into the world and her mother’s love. Usually the child will automatically seek
immediately embraced by its mother and accompanied by its to breastfeed, thus bonding mother and child evermore closer,
father, both smiling broadly with hopes that this love will of course besides breast milk being the best source of nutrition for infants.
always be there. The umbilical cord should not be promptly cut because in a
Robin Lim calls this a gentle birth. A birth process that should few hours after birth the transfer of nutrients from the placenta to

the baby remains ongoing. In Balinese culture, the placenta
is believed to be the family of the baby. The baby is born
with four ‘siblings’ (the blood, amniotic fluid, mucus and the
placenta) collectively referred to as Kanda pat. The Balinese
believe that the four brothers would always accompany and
take care of the baby throughout its life. In modern science,
the placenta and umbilical cord can be trusted to cure
diseases through stem cell research; hence there is now a
special bank for storage of umbilical blood.
Mother Robin, as Robin Lim is often called, believes that
there are three elements that must be observed in each
birth, namely medicine, nature and culture. Medicine and
modern medicine is something that is used to assist smoother
deliveries. But we cannot completely surrender to drugs. We
must pay attention to the environmental conditions around us.
Sometimes overlooked is the matter of culture. A simple
example: each culture has a way of treating the placenta which
all has meaning and purpose. Everything is back on the local
wisdom respectively. Hence, at Bumi Sehat, when a mother
is to give birth, she will be asked for what religion she is, then
the corresponding music in accordance with her beliefs will be
played. This situation can ease the stress of the mother.
She calls these three elements the three foundations. Only
with solid and stable legs can something be propped up well.
Like standing on a tripod.
Mother Robin (“Ibu Robin”) holds this current principle and
followed her conscience. Fate brought her to Bali and she
established a clinic to help deliveries, primarily for people who
cannot afford the hospital.
Being a midwife was her choice. In the past she dreamed
she was visited by her grandmother who handed her a yellow
shirt. The dream often came in her sleep and eventually
stopped coming when she decided to receive the shirt. She
did not know what it meant, but it seemed it was a message to
continue the work of her grandmother. Her grandmother was a
practicing midwife in the mountains of the Philippines.
The dream drove her to deepen her knowledge in
midwifery. Probably the same dream that drove her to Bali.
Mother Robin believed that her visit to Bali was also a destiny
that must be fulfilled.
Living in Banjar Nyuh Kuning in Ubud, again she received
a “message.” Two baby owls fell from a coconut tree and she
decided to look after them. When the local people knew about
it they interpreted the event as a message that Mrs. Robin
should devote herself as a caring figure – a midwife there.
She then founded the Yayasan Bumi Sehat in 1995 as a
non-profit organization that helped deliveries, very concerned
at the numbers of infants and maternal mortalities that were

Robin Lim’s activity at
the Yayasan Bumi Sehat
Foundation is regarded as
one way of building peace.
This led her to receive the
PHOTO COUTESY YAYASAN BUMI SEHAT

Alexander Langer Award
in 2006. The film Guerrilla
Midwife also won a ‘best
documentary’ award.
“All must be started and done with love. If you cannot love, you cannot work here.”
— Robin Lim.
very high in Bali. Urban communities and those who can afford it due to pain, and she cleans up babies after birth and helps care
are fortunate to have access to modern health facilities. But what for the placenta.
about those who live far from towns and who come from poor Robin Lim’s activity at the Yayasan Bumi Sehat Foundation is
families. This foundation facilitates them by providing treatment regarded as one way of building peace. This led her to receive the
and antenatal care, either free or paid freely. Alexander Langer Award in 2006. Deja Bernhardt, her daughter,
Do not be surprised if you find in their clinic a woman carrying also captured the activity on film in Guerrilla Midwife. Upon being
her baby and claiming to be from a village far away from Ubud. listed in the Sarasota Sri Lanka Film Festival, this film won the
Information is received by word of mouth, that there is a clinic that award for best documentary.
does not peg the medical costs and who help with all their heart. Yayasan Bumi Sehat not only serves women in Bali, they also
There are no distinctions between patients in this clinic. Every helped women in Aceh after the Tsunami hit in 2006. ■
patient receives the same love and attention from the midwives Text and photo by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
and volunteers at this clinic.
“All must be started and done with love. If you cannot love, ■ Yayasan Bumi Sehat
you cannot work here,” said Robin Lim. She does not only use Banjar Nyuh Kuning, Ubud
these words but is a concrete example for the foundation’s staff. (0361) 970-002
She works almost with no regard for time. She is present in every www.bumisehatbali.org
delivery, she motivates women who are at the brink of desperation www.robinlimsupport.com

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PONDERINGPOINT
LARGE CEREMONY,
LESS COSTS
A mandatory ceremony at times is met
with economic restraints. Customary
law has begun to recognize a solution;
a right format for the future.
ceremony received wide publicity.
The grand funerary procession of an Ubud royal family member

Invitations to attend the show had been
distributed and the mass media had been
preparing to cover it. At the height of the
event, the day of the funeral pyre, roads
had been closed since early morning. The
event took place with the involvement of so
in 2008. PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI
many people until the sun set.

Large families are synonymous with
great ceremonies. And a big ceremony is
identical to high costs. But talking about
the Ngaben in Bali, costs indeed are of a
significant amount, large even for a small
family. The amount normally reaches tens
of millions of rupiah.
Quite often the family of the deceased
must seek loans or sell parts of their
T
property. If they do not have money, then
o the average Balinese, out a burial with a ceremony and wait for they must wait while saving up funds
death is not the end of the time when they have enough money for sufficient for the ceremony.
everything. The life of the the Ngaben ceremony. These then give off the impression that
Balinese is meticulous Undeniably, a Ngaben ceremony does ceremonies in Bali are very costly. Too
with various kinds of not involve a slight cost. In 2008 the royal expensive, they are forced to marginalize
ceremonies, each carried family of Ubud carried out a Ngaben for those things that should be prioritized for
out at each stage of life starting with one of its family members, namely the last the living. Sounding at times, irrational.
ceremonies after birth, puberty, and until king of Ubud. It was mentioned that the Why then, so big costs? This question
the funeral pyre or Ngaben. money spent reached billions of rupiah. is often expressed from outsiders. The
Ngaben is a mandatory ceremony And the event was also very festive, Ngaben ceremony is a private ceremony
held by the family of the deceased, which inviting many important figures to come that takes up the largest cost. Private, in
is treated as payment of debt to the and witness, and even broadcast rights that in terms of funding it only involves the
deceased. Unfortunately, sometimes not were sold to private and international family of the deceased’s account.
all are able to carry out this ceremony. The television companies. In Ngaben the costs are generally
main reason is economic restraints. Those I still remember how a few weeks incurred for building the facility and
who cannot afford it will usually only carry before the event this particular Ngaben infrastructure including the Bade for the

ceremony. The Bade is a containing had been disclosed by a religious figure on
structure that bears the body of the his personal website.
deceased that according to status and The solution that arises is to hold
wealth can be built into up to magnificent the ceremony in a mass scale. Mass
structure stories high and which later at the ceremonies save money, time and energy.
end of the rituals will be abandoned at the It also is a solution advocated in some of
cemetery. A Bade is the icon of the funeral the Hindu literatures.
ceremony in Bali. Ketut Wiana, a frontman at the PHDI,
This situation raises a variety of reactions the religious institution responsible for the
from the public. There are those who have Hindu religious matters in Indonesia, said
PHOTO BY DONNY CAHYADI

objections to this tradition but do not dare that mass Ngaben will raise the strong
to do anything for fear of ‘disobeying’. They nuance of togetherness and brotherhood
will generally remain carrying on this tradition because it is done in a collective manner.
with the feeling of reluctance. Actually It also cuts costs but does not reduce any
this is by no means right considering any significance of the ceremony whatsoever.
ceremony should and might as well be Efficient because in the Ngaben some
executed with a sincere heart. facilities can be used in ceremonies
There are also those who feel the together. This will really help people,
anxiety and try to find other alternatives; especially when the obligations kick in if
how to still have the ceremony go on but economic situations are bad.
without any burden. Rituals and religion Last June, the Pejeng village of Gianyar The Ngaben event was under the
exist to help people, not the contrary. established a mass Ngaben. This is a five coordination of the traditional village and
This anxiety is normal. There is even year event held for the third time. Nearly involved all members of the banjar groups.
concern and fear of the ritual eventually 100 remains had been cremated in the Contributions charged for each family did
fading and being utterly abandoned. Or event, and which only generally consisted not exceed Rp. 4 million.
religion will be forgotten. This expression of calcic bones. The event also sees a blend and
acquaintance between communities.
Initially, the mass Ngaben was met by
issues concerning clan and caste. None
of those did conjure. Families from diverse
clans and castes in the area flooded to the
graves together to pay their respects to
their deceased families members.
Wayan Windia, a lecturer in Bali on
customary law, recognizes that mass
the Ngaben is the right format for the
future. This has been agreed upon by the
community who also saw the increasing
number of indigenous villages apply this to
their citizens.
One problem is solved. Change of
time requires some adjustment made to
PHOTO BY DONNY CAHYADI
rules formed since the distant past with

the present situation. An increasingly busy
world, as well as changing life orientations
urge traditions to adapt yet not abandon
values and what they truly cherish. ■
Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

ACTION&ATTRACTION
W
Paintball, the semi-sports ar games are
apparently
game played worldwide, can bestsellers and
be enjoyed here on the island. are the played

the world over.
Paintball Bali, after a brief hiatus Groups
since it started to splatter away of people or creatures battling against

other groups are never likely a bore.
in 2005, is back in full form So are movies that carry war themes,
again due to high demand. unremittingly released to so many

audiences. The most recent we can recall
is James Cameron’s blockbuster.
Sometimes it is hard to understand why
a most negative and destructive themed
setting can provide so much enjoyment on
one side; misery and defeat inversed with
victory and glory.
Undeniably, humans live in an
atmosphere of fierce competition. As
Charles Darwin once said, those that

PHOTO BY DIAN PURNIAWATI
Paintball Bali’s world class facility located in Bukit Ungasan, stocks all the latest imported equipment from the US for full player satisfaction.
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survive are those that are able to adapt, rapidly growing extreme sport in the US. ones used in international paintball events.
and of course win the competition. It is a perfect choice because it offers the This weapon delivers the namesake
This ‘fight to win’ becomes even adrenaline rush without entailing heavy paintball ammo; gelatin ‘bullets’ which will
more interesting when it involves military risks. With skateboarding, people can burst upon impact. The liquid food coloring
squads bearing sophisticated equipment, float into the air and meet the effects ‘paint’ splats on an enemy’s apparel and
high combat capabilities, and concise of gravity, suffering from bone injuries proves a hit, and abiding by the rules of
strategies. Therefore, although still without adequate protective gear. In the game the person must mandatorily exit
boasting negative connotations, war is paintball players can feel themselves in an from the arena.
popular in the form of games and other atmosphere of war but not suffer serious But for those of who become an easy
entertainment. One of these is paintball. injuries, as players must abide by the rules target for their enemies and get shot in
Paintball was introduced and first and regulations of the game. the early minutes of the action, not to
played in 1981 in New Hampshire, Paintball is not only favored in the USA. worry, as in paintball there is a term called
USA. This is a game involving teams or This semi-sports game has spread to ‘reincarnation time’. A poor fella shot five
individuals using weapons equipped with various places, including our island of Bali. minutes before his first play has the right
special attributes. There are several types Paintball Bali is located in Bukit Ungasan to experience reincarnation and continue
of games that players can choose, each and was started in 2005. It experienced a the game. But this applies only in the first
with certain rules. Like any other game that bit of a hiatus a while ago, but due to the 5 minutes, so every player cherishes his or
evolves into a professional scheme, the high demand it is in operation again. her chance at a ‘second life’.
game of paintball is overseen by a referee. Paintball Bali utilizes GTF Paintball Although being shot at with this type
According to a source, paintball is a Semi-Automatic guns that are also the of ‘bullet’ doesn’t cause injuries and

Paintball is played in over 40 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Whether homemakers or high-school students, professionals or
retirees, all paintball players share in common a love for adventure and a strong competitive spirit.
bleeding, players are still required to use the various artificial barriers to hide and fortress. The winner is the person who gets
protective facemasks and gear. There survive. the flag and drives it into the opponent’s
are international standards for safety and In international events the war arena ‘nest’ safely.
prevention. is a flat field with colorful barriers. But This game involves teamwork and
In addition to masks, chest protectors Paintball Bali’s arena provides quite strategy. Each team normally begins with
are also provided. But this is an option. a different scene. Natural and uneven the division of tasks among players and
Adding to the already warring theme, grounds, skirmishes between trees and discusses their strategies.
sometimes there are those players who obstacles will immerse people in a sort of The second arena is the Kampung Bali.
feel the need for more bravado. Thus the guerilla warfare. Inspired by Vietnam War movie scenes,
detachable attribute of the chest protector. There are three arenas provided: Castle this is the battle to seize a village. One
Adding even more to the military theme, Island, Kampung Bali and Open Country.
army style camouflage apparel is provided; These three arenas at three different
comfortable enough to use for running and locations in a wide compound can be
rolling, let alone hiding. Suits the groves adjusted flexibly in accordance to the
and thickets of the paintball arena well. number of players.
Paintball Bali is located in the limestone Castle Island can be regarded as
hill area where the battle atmosphere another name for its ‘capture the flag’
changes depending on the weather. In rounds – one of the most popular paintball
the rainy season the trees grow green games. Players are divided into two teams.
and lush, but in the dry season the plants Both compete for the flag, placed in the
will wither and players will rely more on midst of the ‘castle’ that looks more like a

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sudden change of mind and can’t take the
ordeal of the battle any longer because of
a sudden minor mental breakdown, they
just simply raise both hands up as a sign of
surrender… or cowardice, perhaps?.
No one can be sure how long this type
of “war” can progress. It all depends on the
A protective facemask is mandatory nearly everywhere, and should be worn regardless.
Paintball is a very safe sport as long as safety rules are followed. players, on how sophisticated they adjust
their strategies to ‘stay alive’ and survive.
At Paintball Bali every player will be given
team defends a village while the other tries No worries about cheating, as in every the opportunity to try the three arenas. All
to invade it. game there are one or more referees, three provide different atmospheres and
Resembling a real village war, the adjusted by the amount players. require different techniques.
arena features small huts, tanks, and This last game is a bit different from Paintball has been readily accepted in
watchtowers. Players can use all the the previous two. This is an individual type many places. Besides the excitement it
facilities throughout the arena for survival, of game where strategy and tactics are promises, it does not impose restrictions
shelter, or to slowly advance to victory. wholly one’s choice. There are no team for players. Be it male or female, young
During the struggle over this village, members to protect you, no friends. Here, or old… as long as he or she could pull a
casualties on both sides will fall. The all players are foe. trigger, take on a challenge, and agrees
team that wins is the team with the most This is the kind of game that pumps up that “losing is not an option”. ■
surviving members. By the end they are the adrenaline the most because attacks Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
declared the worthy rulers of the village. can emerge from all directions and each Courtesy photos
Both types of games rely on strategy. player is on their own. The duration of the
Cunning, strength and solid teamwork are game? It will never be over ‘til it’s over!’ ■ Paintball Bali
put to the fore. It is no wonder that they While you can still survive, not shot at yet Jl. Karang Putih No. 1 Kutuh Village,
are all chosen as the most ideal games for and still have a big supply of bullets, keep Ungasan, (0361) 770-300
team building. moving ahead. But when players have a www.paintballbali.com

BEYONDBALI
TRAIL OF STRUGGLE
IN ‘CITY OF SCHOLARS’
The spirit of the student troops or Tentara Republik Indonesia
Pelajar (TRIP) during the war for independence, facing the first
Dutch military aggression, becomes evident in the city of Malang,
also nicknamed the ‘City of Scholars’...
T
races of the struggle and the Air Attack counterforce weapons
perseverance of the TRIP confiscated by the Civil Security Body
fighters 63 years ago can (Badan Keamanan Rakyat or BKR) of
be found at a number of Japan in September 1945.
monuments and of course There is also a 3.7-inch Australian-
at the Brawijaya Museum made Vickers Armstrong cannon from
in Malang, East Java. Memories from the December 10, 1945 incident, when
the Dutch colonialism era, the Japanese the TKR with other fighters entered and
occupation, and up to the first and second attacked the Dutch stronghold position at
Dutch military aggression can be seen in all the coastal post of Betering Village in the
corners of the city. Gresik Regency; a fierce battle that lasted
nearly six hours. The TKR captured this
BRAWIJAYA MUSEUM cannon from the Dutch army then moved it
Upon the initiative of Brigadier General toward Lamongan. Along the way a battle
(Ret.) Soerachman Pengdam VIII/BRW, resulted in the death of a TKR soldier
the museum was founded in 1952 with named Corporal Buang, and the cannon
the historical setting of the Civil Security was then called “Si Buang” in his honor.
The ‘Si Buang’ Cannon, named after Troops (Tentara Keamanan Rakyat or TKR) Also in evidence is a Netherlands’ AMP-
a corporal who gave his life in battle, struggle alongside the people of East Java TRACK battle tank used in the struggle
following its capture from the Dutch forces.
in facing Dutch Military Aggressions I and of the fighters in the battle on TRIP Salak
II, and was officiated by Colonel Ret. Dr. Street (now called ‘Jalan Pahlawan TRIP’).
Soewondo on May 4, 1968, covering an 63 years ago on July 31, 1947, a battle
area of 6,825 square meters divided into between the TRIP army and the Dutch
two main areas of exhibition space and that was considerably unbalanced in
offices. The entrance fee is only Rp. 2,500, terms of arsenal. The Netherlands used
which goes to the maintenance of the warplanes, tanks and sophisticated
national historical relics. Some collections armory. Meanwhile, TRIP fighters only used
that can be found at the Brawijaya Museum improvised weapons. In the end the TRIP
include as follows: heroes saw defeat, especially in such an
In the front yard of the museum unbalanced situation; the Netherlands with
are displayed battle tanks that were their AMP-TRACK tank ran over the TRIP
used during the battle of November troops to their death. These remnants of
10, 1945 in Surabaya. Then there are the tanks are stored neatly at the Museum

The ‘45 Struggle
Monument,
unveiled on
May 20, 1975,
depicts heroes
over a giant
figure, referred
to as ‘Buto Ijo’
referencing the
Dutch colonialists.

The Tugu monument of Brawijaya and still can be seen today
as a silent witness of the malice of the
used by Colonel Soengkono as official
vehicles during his service as Commander
was unveiled in Netherlands Dutch Military Aggression I. of the Brawijaya Division (Division I East
1946, but the Dutch The museum is divided into five sites,
the exhibition layout being:
Java) from 1948 to 1950. There are also
relics of Panglima Soedirman, like the
feared it would 1. The Brawijaya Museum front yard couch or resting place that he frequently
build up spirits is named “Agne Yastra Loca”, which used, and including his often-used plates
means ‘the park firearms revolution’. The and cups. Also featured throughout are
against them so on front yard is an open exhibition space that photographs of the former commanders
December 23, 1948 showcases historical items such as heavy of East Java, firearms, etc. And the
weapons and armored vehicles that have most interesting part of this room is the
it was destroyed. It historical value. presence of the tables and chairs that were
was then rebuilt and 2. The lobby space. In this room there used by Bung Karno, Bung Hatta, and Col.
are three collections that can be viewed by Soengkono in conducting negotiations
inaugurated on May the visitors, among them: with the Dutch and referred to as the
20, 1953 by the first - Brawijaya troops assignment reliefs ‘roundtable talks.’
President, Soekarno. - Majapahit Kingdom power reliefs

- Symbols of unity / Kodam throughout
4. Room 2. Collections contained in
this room date from 1950 to the present.
Indonesia. In this room there are historic objects such
3. Room 1. Collections contained in as computers used at the time, etc. See a
this room start from the years 1945-1949. large IBM computer from the time of World
In this room the visitor is shown historic War II, among others. Photographs tell of
objects, the likes of De Soto cars that were the special operations carried out within

to quell various uprisings and rebellions in
Indonesia, and there are also photographs
of the old city of Malang.
5. The Central Compound. In this open
space, visitors are shown two pieces of
historical objects which have their own
story to tell; “The Wagon of Death” and the
“Boat Sigigir”.
WAGON OF DEATH
Almost 63 years ago, the carriage of death
departed from Bondowoso on November
23, 1947 on the order from J van den
Dorpe, 2de Luit. der Mariniers. The transfer
of 100 prisoners was a statement that
they were extremists who committed
“subversieve activiteit” or subversive
activities. So it becomes a silent witness
of WWII, which is one of the leading
collections of icons at the Brawijaya
Museum. It is one of the cars that was
used by the Dutch military to transport The Tugu Monument, a silent witness of events from Raffles to the Dutch military aggression.
100 captive Indonesian fighters from the

Bondowoso prison to places of detention
around Surabaya. Tragically, of the 100
prisoners only 12 were healthy; 31 injured,
11 seriously ill, and 46 people died. The
car is one of three that were each closed
tight, allowing only a crack for ventilation
and filled with tortured prisoners who were
transported in high temperatures without
food and drink during the trip that lasted
for hours.
‘45 STRUGGLE
MONUMENT
Located in front of the Kota Baru station
in Malang, this monument is a sculpture
made up of cement stones in the form of
19 small statues and one giant statue. The
small sculptures depict the struggle of the
Indonesian people against the occupation.
The reliefs on the surroundings describe the
The War for Independence-era
IBM computer. struggle during the War of Independence
from 1945 until 1949 in Malang. And at the

Colonel Soengkono’s De Soto car that served him from 1948 to 1950; the Gerbong Maut ‘Death Train’; and the Netherlands’ AMP-TRACK battle tank.
edge of the monument there are 8 fences and recollecting upon the heroes who unwind. Many young people and parents
symbolizing Javanese culture. And in front had given their life to defend their nation’s with their children mingle here, a simply
of the monument is the image of the text of independence. The reliefs around the beautiful spot with flower gardens and lotus
the Proklamasi or Indonesia’s Declaration statue describe the struggle of the heroes. ponds. The evening nuances with beautiful
of Independence. The monument is 10.40 There is a giant statue, referred to as ‘Buto lights often make it a place for photos for
meters; the foundation is 6.90 meters Ijo’ lying in the middle of the monument travelers to the city. Located at Jalan Tugu,
by 3.50 meters, and with a height of two that depicts the Dutch colonialists who the Square is known as Alun Alun Bunder
meters. The 45 Struggle Monument was had oppressed the Indonesian nation for (Bunder means ‘rounded’ in Javanese). The
unveiled on May 20, 1975. The monument hundreds of years. Tugu monument was unveiled in 1946, but
was created as a reminder of the history of the Dutch feared it would build up spirits
the Indonesian people’s struggle in 1945. ALUN ALUN BUNDER against them so on December 23, 1948
This monument is also to foster the spirit At the heart of Malang city is a monument this monument was destroyed. The town
of patriotism among the youth in Malang that now often serves as a destination to hall in front of the monument was also
bombed to ruins. The monument park was
the former Governor General of Dutch East
Indies, Jan Pieter Zoen Coen’s garden.
In 1950, the monument was rebuilt and
inaugurated on May 20, 1953 by the first
President, Soekarno. ■
Text and photos by Erik Wijaya
■ Museum Brawijaya
Jalan Ijen 25 A, Malang, East Java
INDONESIA (0341) 562-394

CAPITALCORNER
As this edition flies off to press,

the Bazaar Art Jakarta 2010
is taking place once more at
Ballroom’s 1 & 2 of the Ritz-
Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta
from late July to early August.
Coined as the biggest art fair
in Indonesia, the Bazaar Art
Jakarta is back to repeat last
year’s success.
an Indonesian
ART FAIR
B
azaar Indonesia of art perspectives. Various Indonesian
magazine once contemporary artworks were enjoyed; pho-
again presented the tographs, drawings, paintings, sculptures,
contemporary arts carvings, and more.
festival that acts as a The exhibition was also supported by
place to appreciate Esquire Indonesia magazine, Amica Indo-
the works of Indonesian artists in public nesia magazine and Bravacasa Indonesia
spaces, this time with a bigger, more magazine (Bali & Beyond’s sister within the
interesting, and lively concept. MRA Media group).
Bazaar Art Jakarta 2010 reflects a Bazaar Art Jakarta 2010 was opened
moment to celebrate the euphoria of on July 29 by the Minister of Trade, Mari
Indonesian art, a place to gather talent and Elka Pangestu, and opened to the public
the expressions of local artists, both senior from July 30 to August 1. The open-
and newcomer, delivering a fresh blend ing party of the festival featured various

‘Nature’s Poem Agitation’ by Wayan
Kun Adnyana (above); ‘Survive’ by
Hojatul, courtesy Edwin’s Gallery
(right); Agung Mangu Putra’s
‘Global Warming III - Yang Tersisa
Yang Mencair’ or ‘What is Left What
has Melted’ (below).

exhibitions and activities that contributed tion featured an exhibition of timeless art
to the wealth of Indonesian art. The festival works from Indonesia’s best artists through
featured a rich taste of art and gave a a private collection. It includes works such
Makan Nasi or ‘Eating Rice’ by Srihadi Soedarsono

new breath into the Indonesian art scene, as ‘Makan Nasi’ (1956) by S. Sudjojono.
participated by more than 30 galleries. An Islamic Art Section featured an
Various activities held included talk Islamic themed art exhibition displaying
shows about the Indonesian art scene works from several artists with meaningful
presenting speakers, leaders and perpetu- concepts and themes. Among the works
ators of the Indonesian art world with sev- included Ahmad Sadali’s ‘Gunungan’
eral interesting themes. Also at the Pacific (1971).
Various Indonesian artworks featured: paintings,

photographs, sculptures, carvings, and more.
Place Mall was an introduction of art for
children in cooperation with Hadiprana
Art Center, which was filled by a variety
of exciting activities such as field trips,
drawing competitions, and more. A public
contemporary art exhibition inside the mall
displayed works by more than 60 artists,
from murals, graffiti, sculptures, space
installation, to video, and other artwork.
An art competition for young, new coming
artists collaborated with Vanessa Art Link.
The best artworks were selected through a
poll by visitors to the Bazaar Art Jakarta.
A special section in the Ballroom of The
Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place presented the
private collection of Jakarta governor Fauzi
Bowo. After receiving positive responses
from visitors of the Bazaar Art Jakarta last
Glo-Babi-Sasi #2 by Upadana
year, Fauzi Bowo’s appreciation of the

Indonesian art world made his collection a
series to be enjoyed.
A woman’s art collectors’ section fea-
tured a discourse on women’s appreciation
of art and on capturing works of art through
the eyes of women. An Old Masters Sec-

Darbotz

Srihadi Soedarsono ‘Bedoyo Ketawang’
Bazaar Art Jakarta reflects a moment to celebrate the euphoria of Indonesian art, a place to gather talent
and the expressions of local artists, both senior and newcomer, delivering a fresh blend
of art perspectives.
A FashionART Section featured fashion

works from designers who were inspired
by well-known phenomena and their
perception of the world of art. Bazaar Art
Projects Section with fifteen of Indonesia’s
great artists, including Agus Suwage, Ay
Tjoe Christine, BNGA Orange, Indiguirellas,
Sotheby’s
Radi Arwinda, and others were displayed.

A Bazaar Art Cinema Section featured a
mini theater with a documentary video of
the Indonesian art world, from the lives of
Niko
the artists, their creative processes, to the

artwork of the Indonesia’s best artists.
Art festival participating galleries
included Andi’s Gallery, Art Season, Perimeter, Puri Art Gallery, Semarang Gal-
Ahmad Sadali, ‘Gunungan’, 1971
Artha Galeri, Artsphere Gallery, d gallerie, lery, SIGIarts, Srisasanti Syndicate, Syang
Edwin’s Gallery, Emmitan CA Gallery, Art Space, Sygals, Tembi Contemporary,
Fang Gallery, Galeri Apik, Galeri Canna, Tony Raka Art Gallery, umahseni, Vanessa
Galeri Langgeng, Galeri Mon Décor, Green Art Link, viviyipartroom, Yulindra Gallery,
Artspace, Hanna Artspace, Kendra Gal- and Zola Zolu Gallery. The auction house
lery, KOONG Gallery, Museum Rudana for the event was Sotheby’s. ■
& Rudana Fine Art Gallery, Nadi Gallery, www.artjakarta.com

BEYONDUPDATES
AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta has several events to welcome
the month of Ramadan and the Mid-Autumn Festival this month.
Sailendra will have an extensive buffet with Moroccan and Turkish
dishes for break-fasting as well as Lebaran Hampers each evening
from August 11 to September 10. The Mid-Autumn Festival this
year is from August 8 to September 22 and will have its famous
Moon Cake in town with the new flavor of Black Sesame. To
commemorate Indonesia’s Independence Day, Sailendra will also
have a special celebration with lots of delectable dishes on
August 17.
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, (021) 5798-8808
PEDICAB SUAVE
TASTES, AROUND In order to strengthen good relations that have been built up between the Jogjakarta
THE CLOCK Plaza Hotel and trishaw driver transport services that operate in the vicinity of the hotel,
on June 25 a convivial event in the pre-function space of Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel was
Surabaya Plaza Hotel’s (SPH)
attended by General Manager Yungke Wibowo, his managerial staff, and the pedicab
Kartini’s Restaurant commenced
driver’s representatives. “Many of our guests who come from different cities or even
its 24 hours service in July. Joshua
countries ask to be shown to the rickshaws. Some order rickshaws as their means of
Anshori, General Manager of SPH
transportation during their stay at Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel,” he said.
said, “We want to accommodate
www.jogja.pphotels.com
the dining needs of the residents
of Surabaya and guests from out
of town that have activities at night
until morning with the typical cuisine
of East Java and in a smoke free
atmosphere. With 24-hour service,
we hope to help make the city of
Surabaya more sparkling. “
SPH has also introduced the latest
creations from its bartender and chef
including specialty cocktails and
mocktails, while representing a line
of Grilled Seafood on its
main course menu.
Surabaya Plaza Hotel
(031) 531-6833; sby.pphotels.com
CHEFS RECHECK
In the Beyond Updates section of Bali & Beyond’s July 2010 edition under the title ‘TWICE THE
TASTES...’ the Gran Melia Jakarta welcomed Chef Tomoaki Ito as its new Japanese Chef and Gerald
Prinz as its new Executive Chef. Our editorial team apologizes for the wrong heading referring to another
hotel, and for any inconvenience caused. www.gran-melia-jakarta.com

BEYONDUPDATES
BEGIN... END
Cemeti Art House is hosting an
exhibition titled “The Beginning Was the
End” through August 19. It is an exhibition
and presentation by artist-in-residence
Allison Holt. Holt will finalize her residency
with an exhibition presenting interactive
installation works, video sculptures and
diagrams derived from her research on
Javanese philosophy within the procession
of ruwatan (long maintained Javanese ritual
of cleansing the body and mind).
Allison Leigh Holt graduated from the
Massachusetts College of Art in Boston
where she received a Darmasiswa Award
from the Indonesian Ministry of National
Education in 2008 and an OFF Design
Competition Award at the Olympia Film
Festival in Olympia in 1996.
Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan
No.41 Yogyakarta, (0274) 371 015
BANDUNG BOASTS www.cemetiarthouse.com
The Xquisite Resto is located on the second floor above the lobby
of the Luxton Bandung and overlooking bustling Dago Street. It is the
hotel’s all-day dining hub with a seating capacity of 161 and is open
daily from 6am to 11pm. Xquisite Resto provides extensive choices of
food and beverages ranging from local delicacies to international cuisine,
accompanied by friendly, relaxing and efficient service. Modern minimalist
interior, bright lighting, and chill-out style music is supported by the
simple and cozy ambience. Xquisite Resto recently featured its Xquisite
Lunch Buffet promotion where guests can indulge in a wide array of
national and international cuisine for only Rp. 50,000++ per person. The
top-notch menu includes salads, pastas, noodles, traditional food, Asian
and international selections, and sweet delicacies rotated daily. Further
promotions of affordable quality dining are to come.
The Luxton Bandung, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 18 Bandung, West Java
(022) 4220-700; www.theluxton.com

HOTELHIGHLIGHTS
Bali Tropic Resort & Spa
Bali Tropic Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive hotel that epitomizes
the authentic Balinese architecture and style fringed by white-
sand and crystalline sea--s. It combines nature, rejuvenating spa
treatments, and a host of recreational activities to give you the
ultimate tropical retreat...
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.
The resort offers 130 deluxe rooms, 14 royal bungalows and 3

2-bedroom suites, each featuring individually controlled air–
conditioning, private bath/showers, satellite TV, IDD, minibars,
and tea/coffee making facilities, safe deposit box. Vast choices for
All Inclusive dining include three restaurants and four bars, serving international
barbecue buffet dinner. Bali Tropical Spa has 10 treatment rooms
Jl. Pratama 34A, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua with private shower and bathtub offering traditional massages,
Tel: (62) 361 772130, Fax: (62) 361 772131 body scrubs, facial and other therapies to choose from.
E-mail: hotel@balitropic-resort.com
Website: www.balitropic-resort.com Experience the authentic Balinese hospitality.
Pool Villa Club Sanur Beach Bali

The Pool Villa Club at Sanur Beach Bali offers luxurious one-bedroom
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Each villa with private terrace and its own 11m private pool also
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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.
Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur 80228

Bali, Indonesia
Ph: +62 361 288011 Fax: +62 361 287566
reservation@sanurbeach.aerowisata.com
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The Patra Bali Resort & Villas

The Patra Bali Resort & Villas is an 11 hectare five star resort
in Tuban, offering one of the largest guestrooms in Kuta. All
decorated in traditional Balinese style with exquisite wooden
furnishings overlooking exotic tropical landscapes. The hotel has
a warm and peaceful atmosphere and is ideal for total relaxation!
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
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The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa

The Dreamland Luxury Villas & Spa is a new destination for those
who want to experience the atmosphere of first class service with
state of the art facilities. 42 Private Pool Villas are available with
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villas to meet every guest’s dream.
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
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the sensation of the tranquil up hill environment. The Dream Spa
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EKSPLO[RA]SI
Hanna Artspace presents Eksplo[ra]si, an exhibition of 30 selected
works from UNDIKSHA and ISI (art faculty from two universities) through
August 8. Experiment and exploration that become a major soul of the
creativity process are bases which need to be preserved within the
art study process. The intention of this exhibition is to present those
inventions. In line with the characteristics of experiment and exploration,
the exhibition will accommodate art works that show an invention of ideas,
concepts, discourses and aesthetic qualities. This exhibition is entitled
Eksplo[ra]si. There are two words that can be read from this text. First, the
“eksplorasi” means the exploration of the field with the aim of obtaining
more knowledge (about the circumstances and so on); investigation;
assessment; activities to gain new experience from the new situation. The
second “eksplosi” or loud noise caused by the sudden out loud insistence;
boom, or explosion. In other words, eksplo[ra]si could mean exploration
and explosion. By suggestion, this exhibition means to expose the artistic
achievement of the students’ exploration and is expected to boom their
network growth in the future. www.hannaartspace.blogspot.com
SANUR SWINGS
UNNATURAL The Sanur Amateur Open Golf
Tournament is back for its 6th season.
SELECTION The Balibeach Golf Course announces the
area’s most prestigious golf tournament of
Kendra Gallery, features ‘Unnatural
the year from August 6-7 at the Balibeach
Selection’ from August 28 to
Golf Course in conjunction with the 5th
September 26 and will be open from
Sanur Village Festival. Some of the local
7pm – 9pm. The group exhibition
and national top professional golfers are
curated by Rizki A. Zaelani features
expected to be among the field. More
artists Dadan Setiawan and Nadia
golfers are expected to be participating
Savitri and their works consisting of
in this tournament as enthusiasm
paintings, objects, ceramics, and
increases every year. Players in this year’s
mixed media. ‘Unnatural Selection’
tournament will be competing for more
encourages the artists to look at the
than Rp. 100 million in cash and prizes.
city and urban environment closely, as
Balibeach Golf Course, (0361) 287-733
a part of their lives in relation to their
www.balibeachgolfcourse.com
perception about the environment.
Kendra Gallery, Jl. Drupadi No.
88B, Basangkasa, Seminyak
(0361) 736-628
www.kendragallery.com REFLECT ON NATURE
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa hosts an exhibition featuring the watercolor artwork of
20 selected painters titled “Look Back, Reflect on Nature” through August 31. The 20
artists of Agus Budiyanto’s Aquarelle Studio, through their beautiful paintings invite
us to return to the environment, for through
viewing these paintings one will be able to
look back, reflect and be encouraged to
make every effort to maintain the balance of
nature. The paintings in this exhibition are
a way to see how nature is in balance. Part
of the proceeds from this exhibition will be
donated to the Bali International Women’s
Association (BIWA) to support their social and
environmental projects.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
(0361) 977-888; www.mayaubud.com

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.
Restaurant providing a range of Asian and European food; bars, a

spa, a large swimming pool and a smaller childrens pool. The villas
have recently been refurbished to four star standards, each featuring
its own dip pool and equipped with television, air conditioning,
hot and cold water, telephone, electronic safety deposit box and
kitchen. Spacious rooms boast high Balinese roofs, marble floors, a
Jl. Pantai Purnama, large central living area and a pull out sofa double bed.
Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati, Gianyar
Tel: (0361) 290-029 The 1.6 hectare resort is situated near the Sukawati village
Fax: (0361) 290-050 in the Gianyar Regency. 45 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai
E-mail: reservations@balimasarivillas.com International Airport, 30 minutes from Ubud, 20 minutes from
Website: www.balimasarivillas.com Sanur. Shopping and art markets are nearby in Sukawati.
Mentari Sanur Hotel

The Mentari Sanur Hotel is tucked away down a small side street
just off Jalan Hangtuah at the northern end off Sanur, Bali’s most
enchanted village. Shaded by frangipani trees, this two-storey 28
rooms hotel offers the ideal combination of modern facilities and
a charming Balinese atmosphere with family style hospitality and
service.
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.
Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur

Hotel is situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the
Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, main highway and just minutes from many great tourist activities and
Tel: (0361) 283-286, Fax: (0361) 283-017 attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 20
E-mail: sales@mentarisanur.com minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping
Website: www.mentarisanur.com area, 10 minutes drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.
Maxi Hotel & Spa

The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Bali’s shopping and
nightlife district. Centrally located, the property offers an ideal base
for visitors wishing to explore Bali while keeping all the island’s best
shops, bars, restaurants and beaches within easy walking distance.
Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar, meeting room,

massage and spa, room service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi,
children’s pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and
transfer, snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby
sitter upon request, broadband internet connection, major credit
cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and
IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom
with bathtub and shower, mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit,
tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimming pool
and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing.
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.
The Haven Hotel

Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites and villas located
in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous area for clubs,
boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches. With
perfect concept “Naturally Elegant” post Perfect palace for
honeymooners, party goers and fashionista.
96 hotel rooms, 60 spacious suites, 7 villas with private pool in

each, function and meeting rooms, Three Main swimming pools,
Atma Spa, SABEEN Healthy Restaurant, Gym, Library, Tirta Pool
bar, butler services, Limousine service, LCD TV’s, Broadband
Internet connection.
Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali Honeymoon package, Meeting package, Bed and breakfast
Tel: (0361) 738-001 package and Photo-shoot wedding Package.
The Haven Suites & Villas
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Sales: (0361) 738-008
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Website: www.thehavenbali.com
COMMUNITYCALENDAR
INDONESIA 1939
Jenggala Keramik Bali presents the works of
Horace Bristol, a photojournalist and chronicler of the
20th century, at the East/West Gallery. Horace Bristol
– Indonesia 1939 runs through October 4. The exhibition
will focus on Bristol’s work as one of the original LIFE
magazine photographers, and LIFE’s first international
stories on the Dutch East Indies in 1940. Bristol came JOURNEY EASTSIDE
to Indonesia in late 1939 to photograph and document BIASA ArtSpace presents an exhibition featuring the works of Angelo
the “exotic” everyday lives of native Indonesians and Bellobono in “Eastside - the Journey,” the first solo show in Asia for the
Dutch businessmen in the former Dutch colony. This Italian artist, through September 15. Angelo has always placed humanity
exhibition focuses on the rural life of Indonesians in the at the center of his artistic research, stressing the difficult relations of
late 1930s, including traditional dance, religion, art, belonging and identity, understood not simply in the socio-cultural sense
textiles and farming. These images reflect traditions and but also in a biological sense. The mechanisms by which biochemistry
practices that remain part of Indonesian culture today. translates into behaviors and emotions is the thread running through
A concurrent exhibition including Bristol’s work will be all his paintings, videos, and performances, taking the emphasis away
on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles from the presumed spirituality animating human existence. Bellobono
through November. Jenggala Keramik Bali gives form and consistency to a range of emotions experienced by all
Jalan Uluwatu ll, Jimbaran, (0361) 703-311 human beings. In his most recent works, which also probe the drive to
www.jenggala.com immigrate, this investigation once again coiled painting with
performance and video art.
BIASA ArtSpace, Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 34, (0361) 8475-766
IN PRAISE OF WOMEN
Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition featuring the works of Ida Bagus Indra,
Ni Nyoman Sani and Teguh Ritma Iman titled “In Praise of Women” through August.
The female form has dominated art since the beginning, a fact proven by the 35,000-
year-old “Venus” figurines of prehistoric Europe. As seen in the works of art in this
exhibition, female grace and beauty have also not escaped contemporary Indonesian
artists including Ida Bagus Indra, Ni Nyoman Sani and Teguh Ritmar Iman. Perhaps
the most startling development here, in a world usually dominated by men, are the
graceful canvasses of Ni Nyoman Sani, one of Bali’s most famous woman artists. The
7th child of a fisherman and a shopkeeper in Sanur, Sani’s creative talents as both a
poet and artist quickly caught the attention of her teachers. In recent years she has won
international acclaim for her large, stunning canvasses of meticulously dressed woman
whose sense of style and color have been compared to Klimt, as well as the best fashion
photographers. Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
(0361) 701-010; www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

COMMUNITYCALENDAR
PASSION TO VISIT
Following four consecutive successful annual celebrations the Sanur
Village Festival returns this year from August 4 – 8, taking place at Segara
Ayu Beach and at the Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur. “Saha Nuhur” is this
year’s theme for the festival, which literally means “the passion to visit a
certain place” and was the origin of the name “Sanur”. With its popularity,
the Sanur Village Festival will attract more visitors to the island of Bali this
year and more importantly to map this event in the world’s tourism calendar.
The event started in 2006 on a very humble note and since then has
continued to expand in terms of the quality as well as the quantity of visitors.
This year’s chosen theme symbolizes the re-connection with the island’s
heritage. Witness the classic highlights of the Bazaar & Food Festival, Jazz
Festival, and the 6th Sanur Golf Tournament as well as the most anticipated
Street Parade. The International Kite Festival and Jukung Festival will
definitely sensate the spectators with the artistic creations and breathtaking
races. There will be another rejuvenation of the program with the relocation
of the Mass Yoga program to a serene Yoga Village. In all, this year’s “Fun &
Cultural Event” will also feature an Underwater Festival, Fine Art Exhibition,
Culinary Challenge, City Fun Bike Tour, Fishing Contest, Yoga Village,
Jazz Festival, a Cultural Parade, Fun Beach Games, Photography Contest,
Bazaar and Food Festival, a Water Sports Competition, International Kite
Festival, Soccer, Basketball and Rugby competitions. Checkout the website
for further information and program schedules as well as highlights from the
previous festivals.
www.gotosanur.com

SEE&SEEN
RAISE IT HIGH...
W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak started to pump
up awareness building up to its opening, planned for this
November. Recently, the Sales & Marketing team “raised WORTHWHILE INITIATIVE
the flag” on the beach by celebrating the forthcoming
The St. Regis Bali Resort launched its adoption of two orphanages in Bali,
entry of W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak at the beachfront,
Guna Tuna Rungu and Udyana Wiguna in June by proudly presenting an evening
as an advertising message in conjunction with the high
of a cappela music by the Yale Whiffenpoofs and a cocktail buffet dinner. The
season. The marketing team continues to share the spirit of
St. Regis Bali Resort chose the two orphanages based on their individual and
excitement with the community about the entry of W. The
separate needs as well as to essentially improve the overall lives, both in general
new resort invites all to anticipate its new opening with the
day-to-day living and in the schooling of the children. The monies for the two
total of 158 ‘Retreats’ (W’s take on “rooms”) and 79 Villa
orphanages were collected through tickets that were sold for the live event as well
Retreats.W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak
as through a donation envelope that each guest dropped into a donation box.
(0361) 738-106; www.whotels.com/baliseminyak
www.stregis.com
GIANYAR GLITTERS
Gempita Gianyar 2010 was a success on July 2 - 3, taking
place at the Astina field in Ubud. The annual event was held for the
third time and continued to carry on the mission of appreciation of
Bali’s arts and culture. It was also a way to celebrate Ubud’s recent
achievement as “The Best City in Asia” as titled by Conde Nast
Traveller magazine in one of its polls. There were 4 main agendas
during the festival: Tri Hita Karana performance, Ubud Street Bash
parade, Peliatan Royal Heritage Dinner and a Youth Art Camp. The
colossal Tri Hita Karana show presented a “modern-meets-classic”
music and dance concept and was supported by more than a
hundred dancers. Ubud Street Bash featured parades and fashion
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SEE&SEEN
GIRL’S GOT WET

Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day attracted over 250
girls to Bali in late June. It kicked off with the Women’s
Coca-Cola ISC Tour event at Double Six Beach in
Seminyak. Last year’s Coca-Cola ISC Women’s
Champion Bonne Gea along with Febri Rohaye Ningsih,
Jasmine Haskell and Yuli Ifrika earned themselves a spot
in the final, with Febri turning out as eventual winner.
In the main area there were surf lessons provided by
GREET GESTURE Rip Curl School of Surf, a Rip Curl Lomography photo
competition, a beauty booth with massage, nail polish
Surabaya Plaza Hotel (SPH) launched its standard greeting recently called and temporary tattoos, and heaps of other fun things.
Salam ‘S’. The idea initially was to create a typical greeting of Surabaya, different Stay tuned for next year’s event. www.ripcurl.com;
from other regions as well as other Asian countries. The hotel’s General Manager www.isctour.com
and initiator of the gesture, Joshua Anshori, hoped that other hotels in Surabaya
could also use the greeting to form a strong cultural identity of the city.
Surabaya Plaza Hotel, Plaza Boulevard, Jalan Pemuda 31-37, Surabaya
(031) 5316-833; www.sby.pphotels.com
BBQ ANEW
The Bali-based furniture company
Lio Collection recently announced the
launch of Lio Barbeque, an al fresco
eatery that aims at being an alternative
for Bali’s sassy dining buffs. The 48-
seat establishment offers a friendly
and welcoming concept, targeting its
market toward local residents and the
island’s visitors. The new establishment
follows the business success of its sister
outlets, Pantarei Greek Restaurant and
The Bar at Pantarei. Members of the
island’s media were recently invited for a
preview and tastes.
www.liocollection.com
RAP OF THE REEF

The Reef Bali Pro, a 6-star Coca-Cola ISC
sanctioned contest saw rewards and Rock n’
AROMATIC MORN Roll in late June. Hard Rock’s Center Stage was
packed with people checking out the premiere of
The Westin Resort Bali invited members
Cancer to Capricorn and then moving over to the
of the island’s media in early July to a Westin
Hard Rock Café to cheer on the 10 Miss Reef Bikini
Morning Ritual together with a JING Tea
semifinal candidates. The highly anticipated Open
presentation by JING Tea expertise Jack
Division surfing final had Raditya Rondi coming out
Cummins. The morning ritual took place at
as champion, receiving a check for Rp 12,500,000
the resort’s Summer Garden where a tea
and getting 3,000 points in his run for the 2010
reading took place for participants and a small
ISC Championship. After the beachside trophy
tea-brewing contest was held among the
presentation, the Reef International pro surfers took to
participants after the presentation, to try out
the water to be towed into the waves and deliver an
and blend the flavors of different teas.
Expression Session. www.isctour.com
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TRIATHLON TRIUMPHS
More than 700 athletes from over 20 countries participated
in the 4th MRA Bali International Triathlon on June 20 at Jimbaran
Bay. This challenging Olympic-distance race incorporated a 1.5
km swim, 40 km bike ride and 10km run. The total distance
covered was 51.5 km. InterContinental Bali Resort’s Spa Garden
was used as a transition point for athletes to collect and deposit
their bikes for the cycling and running segments of the race.
German triathlete Jens Wilken clocked the best overall time of
02:27:22. Best Indonesian time was awarded to Kadri Regar,
followed by Dwi Ratsongko, and Richard Sam Bera.
www.balitriathlon.com

SKAL INTERNATIONAL BALI
An International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals
Doing Business Among Friends
CONVIVIAL GATHERING AT TAO IN TANJUNG BENOA

July 2, Skal members and guests Skal members and guests enjoyed delicious
authentic Asian cuisine in the pleasant, breezy and relaxed atmosphere of Tao on the
beach of water sport paradise Benoa peninsula. What a wonderful way to finish to
the week and start the weekend.
COMING EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI

The 145 members of Skal Bali meet monthly for a great meal, fellowship, fun,
networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues.
First Friday lunches to come are:
August 6, Anantara - Seminyak

September 3, AYANA - The Bukit
October 1, The Samaya - Seminyak
November 5, Bali Dynasty Resort - Kuta
Festive Season Skal Ball

- Saturday December 11 at Nikko Resort & Spa
ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI

Skal International, the World’s largest travel and tourism
organization, founded in 1934 in Paris, 20,000 members
in 500 clubs in 90 countries. Members are industry
management and professionals providing accommodation,
tours, transportation and travel, maritime and other
activities, attractions, restaurants, golf, spas, consultation
and media.
Skal Bali is the largest club in Southeast Asia and

World Leader in Membership Growth
Membership and Information Gede Juwena

Telephone: 7840212, email: gede@skalbali.com

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Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510 BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766;
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beautiful and rare orchids, Heliconia, as you like it. This service delivers you the complete edition of your preferred
Ginger and other interesting plants. A hometown newspaper on the same day of publication to your hotel or
peaceful, natural and safe haven close residence on Bali. Contact your hotel or villa reception or call or email them for
to the city. Enjoy a drink and find unique the selection and pricelist 0361 769414 /
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Drive yourself with a specially designed off-road vehicle that copes with all 971, 750 964. JAKARTA: Wisma 31 kemang, 3rd floor tel: (021) 7182250/56,
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INFOINDEX
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.


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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF...

THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

BALI & BEYOND AUGUST 2010

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Managing Editor NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

Junior Editor NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI

Editorial Advisors A.A. GEDE RAI, JOHN M. DANIELS

Advertising & MarComm. Manager RICKY PRIYO UTOMO

F&A Supervisor A.A. KETUT SUKERTI

GA & Personnel Adm I GEDE ADARA

Distribution NYOMAN TRI HARIAN SAPUTRA

Jakarta Marketing Services/Subscription

Printing PT. SUBUR JARINGAN CETAK TERPADU, JAKARTA

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August 2010 Volume 12 No. 123

PHOTO COURTESY COCA-COLA ISC TOUR

happenings within the preceding

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Bazaar Art Jakarta

ENSURING THE SOOTHE...

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PHOTO BY HENNY DESTYARINI

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PHOTO COURTESY MILO’S

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grew, filling the empty spaces in Seminyak.

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PHOTO BY EDY BLACK

have their businesses but also the local

investments such as the establishment of

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Adjoining the main jewelery boutique space

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fresh asparagus spears complemented by interesting one of Bintang Beer Battered

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An idyllic all-day dining spot with a Lemonade, alongside the variety of

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STANDING ON THE TRIPOD

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PHOTO COUTESY YAYASAN BUMI SEHAT

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2. EQUIL Choco Bubble

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ceremony received wide publicity.

The grand funerary procession of an Ubud royal family member

many people until the sun set.

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PHOTO BY DONNY CAHYADI

rules formed since the distant past with

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be enjoyed here on the island. are the played

since it started to splatter away of people or creatures battling against

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