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SUMBA SENSATION: SUCCESS MEMORIES FROM A JOURNEY THROUGH , - EXOTIC SPLENDORS OF ’S EAST A Chill by the Grill GENUINE YAKINIKU AT A PLACE IN SERVING “9-PLUS” WAGYU AND A BONUS OF A BREATHTAKING CITYSCAPE

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Retreat and unwind in Invite & Indulge, where Kathy Petite recalls a luxurious retreat with absolute solitude, just a walk away from the wild, vigorous heart of Seminyak. With a bit of action in the waves, through Action & Attractions we look at the island’s next generation Fadil Aziz is a travel photographer whose main of surfers; kids are always eager passion is capturing the archipelago’s beauty. View his portfolio at www.alcibbumphotography.com to immerse themselves in new and NOVEMBER fun activities, including surfing. Magic Wave, a surfing community NUANCES newspaper, holds a surfing contest just for kids and it’s even open to ‘Om Swastyastu...’ those still 4 years of age.

Welcome to our November 2009 Bali-based humanitarian swimmer edition of Bali & Beyond and welcome Monte Monfore and Australian swim to the Indonesian archipelago. instructor Glenn Schapel recently Ema Sukarelawanto was the Chief Editor of a teamed up for their second annual Bali-based periodical, and now he covers subjects With only a month ahead until we Kid’s Day at the Pool for physically for a national business newspaper as well as actively see another turn of the year, we have and mentally challenged children. participating in arts and cultural events. already received updates from our Monte also has record-breaking and industry partners plans ahead. Read about his latest with their full-fledged list of plans humanitarian effort and some of his and programs that will welcome the future plans through this month’s turn into 2010. We’ll save them and Pondering Point. list them in the next edition for you. This month, we share with you an In Profile & Portrait we meet up interesting range of features. with John Fawcett, who started his foundation to help people with sight First up, in Craft & Culture we stroll and other health problems among Kathy Petite spends her time writing about travel, through the island’s arts scene; the the needy in Bali. The foundation had lifestyle, arts and culture. She also writes songs, and is writing a novel she never gets to finish. development of Bali’s art since the already run for 20 years now and has 19th century is no longer strictly helped around 500,000 people. associated with the needs of worship. Throughout the centuries of Balinese And in Beyond Bali, Tim Hannigan paintings, it has also provided artists shares his travel memories of a with the room to express themselves, journey through Sumba in East aid in the livelihood of the island’s craft Nusa Tenggara, where he also took society, and has always pleased the his parents along to see the exotic hearts of visitors who yearn for their splendors of Indonesia’s east, next visit to Bali. and all flew home with smiles. In the nation’s capital city, try some Tim Hannigan first came to Indonesia to surf the genuine Yakiniku at a place that world class waves of Bali, but it was the potential for serves only the distinguished “9- adventure on dry land that really got him hooked. plus” Wagyu meat with the bonus of a breathtaking view of “Bunderan HI” from its upper floor.

We hope you enjoy your time and adventures on the island and beyond. And… keep safe! ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’

The Team Donny Cahyadi is no stranger in our office. He continuously feeds us with fresh photos by the day. A shutter-happy guy who really enjoys what he does.

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20 CRAFT&CULTURE 44 THROUGH A JUNGLE OF ARTS BEYONDBALI Balinese paintings have provided artists room to express themselves, and have SUMBA: SENSATION always pleased the hearts of visitors with SUCCEEDED memories of their last visit to Bali. Travel memories from a 26 journey through Sumba INVITE&INDULGE in East Nusa Tenggara, PEACEFUL PRIVACY seeing the exotic splendors IN VIBRANT LIVELINESS A luxurious retreat with absolute solitude, of Indonesia’s east and with your feet just a walk away from the flying home with smiles. wild vigorous heart of Seminyak. PHOTO COURTESY THE ELYSIAN

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT 32 RAYS OF LIGHT COVER John Fawcett's foundation Surfing Generations has helped around 500,000 (Getty Images) people with sight and other health problems and the needy in Bali for 20 years.

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36 PONDERINGPOINT + KID’S DAY AT THE POOL Bali-based humanitarian swimmer 12 NEW&NEWS Monte Monfore and Australian swim This month’s select news updates instructor Glenn Schapel teamed up from the island’s tourism industry for their second annual Kid’s Day at and what’s new around the island. the Pool for physically and mentally challenged children. 56 BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism 38 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS industry and what’s new beyond Bali. BALI SURFING: GENERATIONS Kids are always eager for new and 60 COMMUNITYCALENDAR fun activities, including surfing. Schedules, calendar highlights and Magic Wave holds a surfing contest various happenings of interest, from just for kids and it’s open to those art exhibitions to special events. still 4 years of age. 64 SEE&SEEN

PHOTO BY KATHY PETITE Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month.

70 BALIMAPS 50 Map of Bali showing specific tour- CAPITALCORNER ism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between A CHILL BY THE GRILL the island’s main destinations. In Jakarta, try some genuine Yakiniku at a place that 73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions serves only the distinguished from various clientele. “9-plus” Wagyu meat, with a breathtaking view from its 74 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and

PHOTO COURTESY MAGIC WAVE upper floor. island-based businesses.

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MIX OF STUDIOS, CONDOS

The Bali Kuta & Center by Aston recently launched as a stylish new condotel featuring a choice of 267 studio rooms and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. As a first in Bali, the Bali Kuta rooms and apartments come in 5 different interior designs concepts that Aston refers to as Modern Classic, Modern Minimalist, Modern Retro, Modern Ethnic and Modern Exclusive. In addition, the Resort will offer a large inner courtyard outdoor pool, a , poolside bar, meeting rooms and a full service spa. The resorts’ signature feature will be the “Love is in the Air” roof top lounge and bar set to open later this year. OF DECKS... Bali Kuta Hotel & Residences, Jl. Majapahit No.18, Kuta TRICKS ‘N TRUMPS (0361) 756-678; www.balikutaresort.com The 1st University Bridge Championships will be held from November 8 – 14 at the Goodway & Resort, Taman Mumbul, Nusa Dua. The Championship is organized by the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (GABSI) with the Indonesia University Sport Federation, Ministry of Sports & Youth, Ministry of National Education and held under the authority of the Asia University Sport Federation and Pacific Asia Bridge Federation. The Indonesia Contract Bridge Association has organized several international sporting events including the World Youth Bridge Championship 2005, the Pacific Asia Bridge Federation Championship 2007 in , and the ASEAN Bridge Club Championship 2008 in . www.2009aubc.net

NO GREEN WITHOUT BLUE... The Nusa Dua Fiesta 2009 in October featured a week long series of festivities and environmental awareness programs including a coral transplantation and restoration program at the Nusa Dua reef a day prior to the Fiesta’s closing on October 20. A turtle release was also held that saw the release of 1,200 hatchlings on October 19. The Nusa Dua Coral Restoration project activities had already begun with ecological research on the reef and marine biology in Nusa Dua since July. Artificial structures were then made, specially designed to suit the tidal conditions of the local reef. 14 artificial reef structures called ‘Submarine Reefs’ were lowered on the degraded reef locations on October 6. Two more were then lowered during the Nusa Dua Fiesta 2009. The artificial reef is expected to rapidly increase the topographical complexity and become stable STARS substrates for coral and invertebrates, and as alternative diving and snorkeling highlights to alleviate pressure on the natural coral reef. SHINE ON For further information, contact project leader Pariama Hutasoit (081-735-0344) Hotels & Resorts in Bali recently announced that over USD 5,000 had been raised by the four hotels in Bali through a donation drop box in the lobby of each hotel, together with activities such as open bid auctions and painting exhibitions for the Anak Bintang (Star Children) Campaign. The hotels came together to purchase helmets for children as a commitment to its corporate social responsibility. www.starwoodhotels.com

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PASSION IN PETITENGET Métis Restaurant and Gallery welcomes guests to come and enjoy an entirely sensory dining experience. The 350-seat restaurant, bar, lounge and private dining is open for both lunch and dinner and offer diners exciting French Mediterranean cuisine passionately crafted by Chef-Owner Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville. Kafe Warisan closed on October 3 to make way for the all-encompassing Métis. Métis is open for lunch at 11:00 a.m., dinner seating starts at 5:00 ROCK, SURF p.m., with the bar and lounge open until 2:00 a.m. It also ‘N ROLL... introduces its new high tea, lounge and private dining menu. Reservations are necessary. Métis Restaurant and Gallery, Quiksilver announced its Jl. Petitenget No. 6, (0361) 737-888; www.metisbali.com confirmation of internationally acclaimed ACDC tribute band Acca Dacca playing two gigs in Indonesia in conjunction with the final event of the Coca Cola 2009 ISC tour season, the 6- star prime rated Quiksilver Open at Keramas. Acca Dacca will rock the stage in Jakarta on November 5 and then the Quiksilver Open after-party at the Hard Rock Cafe Bali on November 7. The presentation and award ceremony at the Centerstage will also see the finals of the Roxy girls “short short” contest. www.quiksilver.com

‘NO FRILLS’, NOVEMBER? Tune Hotels is slated to open two properties in Bali before the end of 2009. Tune Hotels is the low-cost hotel arm of Malaysia’s low cost airline AirAsia. The first hotels to be operated by Tune Hotels out of Malaysia, the company’s no-frills approach offers extraordinarily inexpensive accommodations in which guests pay for such “extras” as air-conditioning, towels, toiletries and parking. The Tune Hotel in Kuta is on Jalan Khayangan Suci and will offer 139 rooms and opens November 6. Meanwhile, the Tune Hotel in Legian will be on Jalan Arjuna, providing 170 double rooms and opening on December 15. The hotel group employs a self-service on-line booking system, modeled after that of their low-cost airline that encourages guests KEEP ON WINING to book early to enjoy exceptionally low prices. AirAsia, through its Indonesian affiliate Indonesian AirAsia, flies to a large network of Indonesian destinations using Boeing 737-400 and Airbus 320 aircraft. The St. Regis Resort Bali presents www.tunehotels.com its sensational Wine Course series by 4-time Wine Spectator Award recipient sommelier Harald Wiesmann, every third Sunday of the month. Immerse yourself in a memorable day with Harald and delight in a premium 6 course degustation dinner paired with excellent wines. Price per person is Rp.3,500,000 nett, inclusive of lunch, wine cocktail, wine tasting with hors d’oeuvre, and degustation dinner with wine pairing. The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua (0361) 8478-111; www.stregis.com/bali

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BRISBANE-BALI is considering re-establishing its flight service between Bali (Denpasar) and Brisbane, Australia this month. The re-examination of the viability of putting Brisbane back on the Indonesian carrier’s Australian gateways comes on the heels of the recent termination of service to Darwin and an ongoing evaluation of route efficacy. The re-opening of the Bali-Brisbane run is part of a general route restructuring and efforts to maximize the revenue produced by the current fleet. The current competitive setting demands that Garuda cannot afford to fly to destinations only once or twice in a week. www.garuda-indonesia.com

CHAMPIONS CLASH The Commonwealth Bank Tennis Tournament of Champions will present the highest level of tennis expertise in the world, featuring 12 top ranked winners from 30 International Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments conducted all around the world this year, leading up to the season-ending finale at the TAKE THRICE BICC The Westin Resort Bali from November 4-8. The champions will be competing in an innovative Melia Bali achieved its third prestigious 12-woman round robin singles format. Players TUI Award and was voted among the most have earned titles this year in an international series popular 100 hotels in the world, tournament, and as this goes to press the latest awarded the TUI Umwelt Champion 2009 winner was Samantha Stosur (AUS), pictured by one of Europe’s largest tour operators above, who triumphed in the October 12 Japan TUI Germany. TUI honored 100 hotels in Women’s Open Tennis in Osaka. The last of the 22 countries in the 2009 Environmental series is to be announced from the October 19 Champion Award based on sustainable BGL-BNP Paribas Open, Luxembourg. The women environmental resort management practices will compete for the $600,000 prize money, and a (www.tui-ecohotel.de). It is a stunning $1 million bonus will be given to any player that has achievement for Meliá Bali, the only hotel in won three of the 30 International Series events, and Asia Pacific to be honored by this European the Tournament of Champions. organization. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua www.commbanktennis.com (0361) 771-510; www.meliabali.com

LIVELY IN LEGIAN The Resort Camakila held its soft opening on September 7 in Legian. The resort is Bali’s newest chic resort featuring a swimming pool with shady lounges, a Salila Spa, two stylish serving international cuisine - the Tao Beach House overlooking the sea and Azaa Restaurant, and a lobby lounge clubhouse. All guests of the 117 rooms and suites can enjoy their own private balcony with high coral stone walls for privacy. Rooms at the new resort are fully air-conditioned, equipped with wi-fi and furnished with a modern Balinese approach. Ramada Resort Camakila, Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Kaja, Kuta (0361) 752-877 www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

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ROMANIAN ‘N RECIPES Padma Resort Bali welcomes its new Executive Sous Chef Raul Deschu. Hailing from Romania, Raul Deschu is a talented and experienced chef having gained much experience while working in Germany, Malaysia, Dubai, Austria and . Having a passion for knowledge about food and recipes from around the world is what best describes FUNKY, FUSION Raul. In addition to his friendly and helpful personality, Raul enjoys riding Bluefin is an intimate, funky Japanese fusion restaurant that features four distinct dining around and exploring his new home areas including a Tatami table in an air-conditioned sidewalk area. Inside, a sushi bar is on his motorbikes. With Raul’s arrival, bordered by a full display of fresh seafood, fish, and meat. Another niche offers lounge- Padma Resort Bali ensures additional style seating with an ambience. A wine cellar is enveloped in glass panels with a variety varieties to its Food and Beverage of wine selections. As for the food, you can look forward to a culinary adventure that outlets and programs, all to create a blends traditional Japanese ingredients with cooking styles from around the world. Like more memorable resort experience with an accordion, the pictorial menu expands past soup and salads to arrive at “Robatayaki” the renowned Balinese hospitality touch. skewered delicacies. Bluefin, Kuta Sidewalk Complex, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta Padma Resort Bali, Jalan Padma No. (0361) 764-100; www.rama-restaurants-bali.com 1, Legian, (0361) 752-111 www.padmahotels.com TAKE A PLUNGE!

Bali Hai Diving Adventures, Bali’s premiere dive company with a 100% safety record for over 18 years, announces the appointment of Andrew Sutherland as Dive Manager. Andrew brings his impressive background as a dive instructor, specialist dive guide and dive operations manager to Bali Hai Diving Adventures. He will oversee the day-to-day operation of the 20 staff as well as to implement new ideas and directions to expand Bali Hai’s customers’ enjoyment of diving. His degree in Marine Science from a top United Kingdom university as well as his experience in marine work serves him well in ascertaining and carrying out Bali Hai’s commitment to marine conservation and the environment. Bali Hai Cruises, Benoa Harbor (0361) 720-331; www.balihaicruises.com

ON THE BEACHFRONT Sanur Beach Bali welcomed the first guests of its newly introduced Pool Villa Club recently. The new Pool Villa Club is located at the beachfront in lush tropical surroundings. Two pool villas indulge guests with spectacular ocean views. Each villa has a private terrace and an 11m private pool, and comes with majestic beds, private dining areas and beautiful gardens. Guests may take the option of dining at the gazebo while enjoying the beach over the ocean, and Personal Butler service is available to pamper guests. Direct access to the white sands of Sanur Beach from the villa is another privilege. The Pool Villa Club will provide guests with a memorable holiday in Bali. Sanur Beach Bali, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur (0361) 288-011; www.sanurbeach..com

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Through a Jungle of Arts The development of Bali’s arts since the 19th century is no longer strictly associated to the needs of worship; it also owes its changes to foreign influences and the rapid development of tourism. We now have roughly divided art into two classifications, fine art and mass art.

he development of portrayal of human and animal forms, Bali’s arts surely relates provided more leeway for decorative to various foreign elements that often depict vegetal forms. encounters that in turn , Bali’s nearest neighbor, has long have contributed to its provided inspiration for Bali. Political and wealth. At least India, religious proximity made possible the close ,T Java, Islam, and Europe have resemblance of artistic inheritances. brought in their important share of The latest contributors were the attributes. European countries. The arrival of India was first to enter the scene, Europeans in Bali was very important in bringing with it big themes such as the the development of the island’s arts. They Ramayana and Mahabharata epics did not only introduce paper and canvas that are frequently portrayed in the as mediums but had larger roles in the art Kamasan style works of art. China community. followed, arriving with its architectural Among the foreign names that visited traits, painting techniques and Bali in the early 20th century, the two introducing the use of ink. Before this most prominent were Rudolf Bonnet and introduction, Balinese artists made use Walter Spies. The arrival of these foreign of plant-derived saps and minerals as artists was well received by Cokorda Gede colored liquids. The Islamic world also Agung Sukawati of the Puri . contributed various decorative elements. The nobleman of the Ubud palace saw Their religious tenet, which avoids the that their arrival would at least mean a

20 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 would usually be comprised of something unique that would act as a memento of the island. And most of the choices would lean towards Balinese art pieces.

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Fine art not only significant leap in the development of art presented bright colors throughout their in Bali. works. The Pengosekan School and the evolved in regards On January 29 in 1936, together Batuan Miniaturist School were founded with several Balinese and Dutch figures soon after. to themes, visuals they founded the Pita Maha. Pita Maha The arts in Bali continued to develop and techniques, in ancient Javanese means ‘high noble when Balinese youth pursued formal ancestry’. This was believed to be the education in arts such as at the Indonesia but also in first Balinese artist’s organizational entity. Arts Institute (or ISI) in and marketing aspects. The role of Pita Maha was paramount in carried out comparative studies in other opening marketing outlets for Balinese areas such as in Jakarta and Bandung, This highlighted paintings and woodcarvings. The West Java. a new era for the organization then successfully held their Two-dimensional art has long been first Balinese painting exhibition abroad attached in the lives of the Balinese. development of and promoted Bali art internationally. Archeological finds reveal that the art the arts in Bali. The emergence of Pita Maha was in Bali traces back to the 11th century, followed by the formation of various during the ruling times of Anak Wungsu. artist communities and art schools. At Ancient inscriptions were found with Penestanan there emerged The Young several wayang motifs depicting the Hindu Artists in 1958, an art school that god Siwa.

22 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 These motifs persisted up until the 19th era for the development of arts in Bali. homeland with many stories to tell and with century. This further evolved and is now In the beginning, the art forms were souvenirs from Bali. known as the Kamasan style of paintings, meant for the community’s interest and Souvenirs would usually be comprised relating to the name of the village where religious purposes and most works were of something unique that would act as a this style was developed. Later on, the anonymous creations. Gradually it has memento of the island. And most of the arrival of the Europeans started to bring a changed towards a more individualistic choices leaned towards Balinese art pieces. change of themes. Natural landscapes and and commercial mannerism. Yet very high artistic value rendered bare-breasted female figures emerged as Incessant promotion of Bali abroad by it impossible for these fine pieces to be new premises in the art. foreigners, the likes of Bonnet and others, easily afforded. Classical Balinese painters Fine art not only evolved in regards brought more foreign visitors to Bali. such as Gusti Nyoman Lempad would not to themes, visuals and techniques, but Several among them took up residence give away or sell their works of art. also in market aspects. This was a new on the island but most returned to their The demand for art items is very high, which in turn urges on people’s creative side for mass and communal production of the items. Paintings are made in large numbers, and ideas need not be original and often tend to be copies of a more famous work of art; at times one painting could be done by several people by a system of task distribution. These products are then sold by hawkers or distributed at art shops in tourism areas. Now these paintings are more appropriately called ‘craft’ rather than ‘art’ and can be easily found at craft centers such as those of Ubud, Sukawati, INDONESIAN HERITAGE BOOK VOLUME 7 VOLUME BOOK HERITAGE INDONESIAN and the Kumbasari markets, or at shops such as the Erlangga outlets REPRO FROM FROM REPRO

Pita Maha provided a fresh breeze for the development of arts in Ubud and its surrounding villages.

At Penestanan there emerged The Young Artists in 1958, an art school that presented bright colors throughout their works.

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 23 PHOTO BY NGURAH PRIMARTA NGURAH BY PHOTO Fortunately, in reality not all art has shifted towards craft. Below is Made Wianta, Bali‘s art meastro in one of his art installations.

The value realization of painting exports in the first semester of 2009 reached USD 1.5 million. The sale numbers of painting crafts are relatively high. PHOTO BY EMA SUKARELAWANTO

in the heart of Denpasar. Prices vary Hotels have also picked up on the high A report issued by the Bali Provincial widely depending on their frame and the regard for art as an attractive force for their Department of Industry and Trade shows dimensions. visitors. Several hotels have dedicated that the value realization of painting Fortunately, in reality not all art has special spaces for exhibits. These hotels, exports in the first semester of 2009 been transformed into craft. There still are to name a few, are the Four Seasons at achieved USD 1.5 million. The sale Balinese artists that hold high their artistic Jimbaran Bay with its Ganesha Gallery, numbers of painting crafts are relatively idealisms. They work with their flowing which routinely holds exhibitions of art, and high. This makes up one among the many artistic spirits and critical thoughts that Alila Ubud, Maya Ubud and Griya Santrian winning craft items of Bali. So Indonesian continue to produce original ideas. in Sanur. society has quite benefitted from the Paintings that fall into fine art can The works of art displayed at these relatively high levels in foreign exchange be viewed at the many museums and famous galleries then have then inspired from the export of paintings. galleries in the locality of Ubud. These painters in their future works. At least they Throughout the long 10 century journey galleries generally hold routine exhibitions. have become in the know on what kind of of Balinese fine art, now they are no longer They present and display the newest feature is currently becoming the trend, so regarded only in religious worship but works of art from artists of high artistic they would produce more of that kind. have also provided artists with room to talent. Several galleries that regularly This is indeed not quite positive in express themselves, aid in the livelihood hold exhibitions for public viewing are the the aspects of fine art. Yet on the other of the island’s crafting society, and have likes of Komaneka, Tony Raka, Hanna hand it is benefitting the craft community. always pleased the hearts of visitors who Artspace, Sika, and Gaya Fusion in Ubud. Children involved in painting crafts are able remember their last visit to Bali, with fine In the south, there are also the likes of to add to their pocket money. Farmers memorable pieces. ■ Biasa Artspace in Seminyak, or Kendra and housewives are able to gain additional Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati Gallery in Petitenget. income. Indonesia benefits from it all. Photos by Donny Cahyadi

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PEACEFUL PRIVACY IN VIBRANT LIVELINESS

26 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Imagine after passing all that hustle and bustle in one of Bali’s most famous areas, you could put your feet up at a serene, secluded tropical green lush Eden of peace and privacy.

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 27 es. It’s true. Seminyak that hustle and bustle in one of Bali’s most I suddenly felt the urge to plunge into the is known as the noisy, famous areas, you could put your feet up pool and immerse my hot and weary self in dynamic heart of Bali, at a serene, secluded tropical green lush that cool clear water. But wait a minute; I crowded with those Eden of peace and privacy. have my own private pool in the villa. seem-to-be-endless A sigh of relief. Now I know why it is Hmm, so maybe that could wait, I fashion boutiques sitting called Elysian. Like it’s meaning, it is a thought. But those lovely cabanas? Oh, Yside-by-side with various shops of art paradise. After washing my dry throat I made a vow to myself that I wouldn’t and antiques and whatever the tourists (thanks to the scorching sun of Bali) with a leave the place without deflowering one can grab as souvenirs from their holidays, refreshing welcome drink at the reception of those cool chill-out mattresses. I mean, together with appetite-whetting restaurants lounge, I was ushered to my villa. As I isn’t it such a perfect spot to relax in a lazy of different international cuisines, sparkling walked past the 25-meter swimming pool semi-sitting pose, playing footsy with your nightclubs and pumping bars, you name edged by an array of comfy shady cabanas beloved one, while bitching about life over it, its all there. So imagine after passing all and the Rush Bamboo Restaurant & Bar, a glass of Baileys-Kahlua on the rocks? I’d

28 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Speaking of save that for the evening. foldable doors and windows that makes it There are only 26 villas in The Elysian, refreshing. To my delight I spot a cute tiny design, The Elysian each complimented by an 8-x-3 meter sleek iPod Nano already filled with heaps raises the bar private pool nestled in a bushy Balinese of various music, matched with a Bose garden. Looking up, I noticed the walls sound system. Turning my head towards very high. The are tall enough to keep out the neighbors. the left corner lounge, there was this Or shall I say, to keep my own “Dolby cozy couch with bolsters and pillows and hip contemporary Surround-sound” voice from them? a whirling ceiling fan that moved gently. furniture makes a Speaking of design, The Elysian raises The dining area was nicely equipped with the bar very high. The hip contemporary a table and four chairs, a mini pantry, a nice marriage with furniture makes a nice marriage with the coffee maker, and a basic first aid kit. But the cutting-edge cutting-edge interior. The high ceiling what made my eyes stop for a second and huge windows create such a sunny, were the “ tools”. Well, haven’t interior. bright, airy feel to the already spacious they thought of it all? Blush. 140-square meter villa, with the design of Walking from the oversized bathroom

Facing the queen-sized bed was an entertainment center with a fl at screen TV with a DVD/VCD/CD player, plus Wi-Fi Internet.

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 29 There are only with its large sunken bath, I entered into slumber) walked back to the villa to find the bedroom. Facing the queen-sized bed our private pool adorned by candles and 26 villas in was an entertainment center with a flat lovely floating heart-shaped rose petals on screen TV with a DVD/VCD/CD player, plus a wooden square and a table set already The Elysian, each Wi-Fi Internet (just in case you find it more for our next joy: The private in-villa candlelit complimented interesting to send ice cream to someone dinner. What bliss. on FaceBook than to hit the nearby clubs The rest of the stay, as you can by an 8x3-meter or sip cocktails at Ku De Ta, which is just imagine, was nothing but a luxurious private pool within walking distance.) retreat with absolute solitude surrounded If you happen to be a honeymooner or by the endlessly smiling staff, our feet just nestled in a bushy come as a couple of drunken-lovebirds a few steps away from the wild, vigorous Balinese garden. craving some intimate moments, The heart of Seminyak. Yes, it’s true. If you can Elysian also knows how to spoil you. have both of these worlds, why not? ■ After enjoying a two-hour spa pampering Text by Kathy Petite that knocked me flat from head to toe, Courtesy photos finished by a warm flower bubble-bath and ginger tea on the side, me and my ■ The Elysian Boutique & Villa Hotel partner (who had to be slapped to get him 18 Jalan Sari Dewi, Seminyak back to reality from his spa-dreamland (0361) 730-999; www.theelysian.com

30 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 31 PROFILE&PORTRAIT RAYS OF Light John Fawcett started his foundation to help needy people in Bali that had sight and other health problems. The foundation has already run for 20 years now and has helped over 500,000 people.

Bali were the lack of suitable technology with words he well remembers, “You are and expertise and high medical costs. welcome to stay in Bali but it is not good John was born and grew up in for you to do nothing. Let’s think about John Fawcett Australia. A successful life and wealth what we can do for the people of Bali.” never seemed to be enough to him, and So he looked around and observed there would be the tendency to become several health problems in Bali. The health ohn Fawcett declared, more materialistic. Then an accident level of the average Balinese was quite “52,000 Balinese suffered happened where he was hospitalized and low, due to medical expenses that not blindness, 42,000 of which treated for 2 years and 10 months. many people could afford. He saw many had cataracts,” as he showed “That accident made me realize that I kids with cleft palates and older people Bali & Beyond his data on our had the wrong point of view. I had a house, blind due to cataracts. But what could he visit to his office. Blindness is a car, money, and other materialistic do? He had nothing at that time. aJ serious and daunting problem in Bali. wealth, but none of them could save me He started thinking about how he Loss of sight is not only a physical from death. The most important thing in could help people with cataracts. Balinese health problem but it is also a life is to be able to breath, to see the sun doctors could do cataract operations but psychological and social one. A blind shine in the morning, and to have true were only removing the cloudy lens and person will undergo immense mental friends,” said John. After the accident, not implanting a new lens because they pressure when facing the reality that he had to take early retirement from the believed that implanting a lens in the eye he cannot see anymore. He would feel university where he lectured. was too risky. So the outcome for the as if his freedom was taken away from Then he got his true friend in Bali. It was patients was not good. John arranged him, facing his future in utter darkness. Ida Bagus Mantra, the late former Governor for one of the Balinese surgeons to This feeling is often followed by despair, of Bali who held office from 1978 to 1988. study cataract surgery overseas and also realizing that medical treatment costs are They met through a shared interest in arranged specialist ophthalmologists from becoming higher and that he is getting too ceramics and often had breakfast and Australia to visit Bali for short teaching old to recover as well. The money would discussions together. When John had his periods. This was the beginning of the be better used in fulfilling his children’s and accident, Mantra sent him a photo of the mobile eye clinic program that was warmly grandchildren’s needs. The social problem Tanah Lot temple. Mantra said he arranged received by the Governor of Bali and the comes when the blind person becomes for prayers to be offered at the temple for Bali Department of Health, with blessings unproductive and dependent. John’s recovery. from the Ministry of Health in Jakarta. John Fawcett has helped to find a John believed that Bali was the best The idea of the mobile clinic was to solution to this problem. Not an easy task place for his recovery. He lived in Bali for take the service to the patients in their indeed. He found that the main stumbling two years but wasn’t really doing anything villages. Poor, blind people are unable to blocks to solving the cataract problem in substantial. Mantra admonished him travel far beyond their villages, and the

32 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 33 John is now 77 years old, it should be time for him to relax and enjoy retirement. But the fact is that he is still busy helping people achieve better health and better eyesight.

mobile clinic solved this problem. Since that time, over 26,000 people have had sight restoring operations in this program. John carries out these humanitarian activities in Indonesia under the auspices of the Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia (YKI) or Indonesian Humanitarian Now there are three mobile clinics travelling out to remote villages in Bali. In a single day the team Foundation. YKI is supported by the screens about 500 people, providing eyeglasses and doing cataract operations. Australian foundation, The John Fawcett Foundation. Now they not only help people through cataract surgeries but also provide cleft lip and palate surgery, wheelchairs, a single day the team screens about 500 busy helping people achieve better health educational assistance, medical equipment people, providing eyeglasses to those with and better eyesight. and most recently, artificial eyes. These refraction problems and doing cataract The Foundation relies entirely on activities now extend to other provinces, operations. All the treatments are provided donations for its humanitarian work. More with active programs in and free of charge to the patients. information can be found at its website. . To optimize its efforts, YKI cooperates Online donations can also be made via this “These are the real humanitarians,” with government departments in each of website. ■ John said pointing to a photo of the YKI the regencies, with village heads, and with Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati staff working in a remote area screening the Bali Coordinating Council for Social Courtesy photos village people. All of the YKI staff are very Welfare Activities (BKKKS). dedicated Indonesians. John is now 77 years old, so it ■ Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia (YKI) Now there are three mobile clinics should be time for him to relax and enjoy Jl. Pengembak 16, Blanjong, Sanur travelling out to remote villages in Bali. In retirement, but the fact is that he is still (0361) 270 812; www.balieye.org

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KID’S DAY AT THE POOL

Monte Monfore’s ali-based humanitarian for all their support.” swimmer Monte Monfore Resort GM Stephane Varoquier said, swims have and Australian swim “We’re very pleased to host this wonderful supported tsunami instructor Glenn Schapel event to brighten the day for these special teamed up for their children. The Holiday Resort Baruna and quake victims, second annual Kids Day Bali is committed to supporting the Bat the Pool for physically and mentally Balinese community and improving the hungry children challenged children. This year’s fun fest lives of the locals. We’d love to do this with and promoted was hosted by Resort Baruna Monte and Glenn and the children again Bali in Kuta. sometime.” children’s education. 15 children from the Yayasan “I’ve been teaching swimming for more He recently teamed Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC), the than half my life,” said instructor Glenn, Indonesian foundation for disabled on holiday from Adelaide, Australia. “It’s up with Australian children, enjoyed swimming, splashing, especially fulfilling to work with challenged swim instructor fun and games at the beachside pool. children in the pool. I’m happy to team up Following the swim the resort treated the with Monte and spend time with these kids Glenn Schapel to kids to lunch at the Palms Restaurant. while I’m in Bali and look forward to doing share some fun “I jumped at the chance when Glenn it again next year.” proposed this last year,” said California Hotel guests were invited to join in the with physically and swimmer Monte. “I can’t tell you how fun and several participated by helping mentally challenged fun this is! It’s extremely gratifying to see with the children in the pool. “This was the children’s smiling and happy faces. one of the highlights of our trip,” said John children. We’re very appreciative of Holiday Inn for and Becky Livingston from Melbourne, hosting this year’s event. I want to thank Australia. “It was really fun helping and GM Stephane and Activities Director Mukti seeing the smiling faces on these kids.”

36 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 15 children from the Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC), the Indonesian foundation for disabled children, enjoyed swimming, splashing, fun and games with Monte and Glenn.

Said supervisor Tanti from the MORE ON MONTE... UNICEF, UNDP, World Food Program, children’s foundation, “We are very thankful Since moving to Bali in 2004 Monte Millennium Campaign, Greenpeace, and to Monte and Glenn and Holiday Inn. The Monfore has dedicated his life to ocean WWF initiatives. The swimmer recently children have so much fun and really enjoy swimming in Indonesia and worldwide. orchestrated a UNICEF and Circle K this day. This is all they talk about weeks Following the 2nd Bali bomb and resulting partnership and is working on a project before and after the event and we can’t tourism decline the humanitarian swimmer to assist in raising $2.5 million for a wait to do it again next year.” made a commitment to bring positive, nationwide polio immunization campaign Jimbaran-based YPAC is a non- international media exposure to the island to protect Indonesian children. Monte’s denominational children’s home for with his events. Nearly 1,000 articles swimming supports YPAC and two other mentally and physically challenged youth. and TV news stories about his swimming children’s homes in Bali. ■ Their mission is to integrate the children to efforts to improve the lives of others have Photos by Agus Manik lead normal lives in society. The institute appeared in national and international receives governmental funding; however, media, including hundreds of articles and ■ Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat additional funds are required for specific videos on the worldwide web – every news Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai - Nusa Dua needs such as: growing children need story speaks about the American ocean Km 30, Jimbaran, (0361) 771-718 artificial limbs replaced; wheelchairs need swimmer who lives on the repair and replacement; clothes, bedding, of Bali. cleaning, cooking, and school supplies are Since 2004 Monte’s swim events Pondering Point is a page dedicated needed, etc. A new bathroom expansion have supported tsunami and earthquake for you to share experiences, awareness, project (with wheelchair and prosthetic victims, hungry children and the poor, critical ideas and opinions on current limb accessibility) requires funding also. and promoted children’s education, affairs surrounding culture, environment, If you would like to visit the children’s ocean conservation, the protection of hospitality, tourism and travel of Bali and home or sponsor a child or project to marine animals, and the fight against the Indonesian archipelago. improve the lives of these special children climate change and global warming. E-mail us at: [email protected] please refer to contacts below. His swimming supports United Nations,

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BALI SURFING: GENERATIONS

38 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Kids are always eager to immerse themselves in new and fun activities, including surfing. Magic Wave holds a surfing contest just for kids and it’s even open to those still 4 years of age.

t was a bright morning and the wave, and then wiped out. He just ignored kids were growing a bit edgy and it, bobbed up and tried to paddle again couldn’t wait to paddle out and go and again. No leg rope, no instructor… surfing. Because that day, they were only a half broken and the full participating in an event where they spirit of youth. could play, learn to surf, and compete Then when I had the opportunity Iin the Magic Wave Surfing Championships to go to Nusa Lembongan I witnessed (MSC). something quite similar; kids with the Kids were divided into two categories, utmost enthusiasm. They jumped aboard Under 10 and Under 14. For those who the boat that brought us to the surf point were not able to paddle yet, Magic Wave of Shipwrecks, (it was the Lembongan Surf created a special division called the Team), to enter a competition organized ‘pushing division’. The latter would enter by the local surfing organization. They the water with their parents pushing them were yelling when one of their friends was as the waves swept in. It was a fun contest, able to perform a good maneuver. They and it was a time for them to experience a were laughing when their friends wiped sense of competition, fun, and solidarity. out. The kid on the board yelled back and It reminded me of a time when I often then laughed as he waded in the water just wrote articles on water sports. I went to smiling, showing the row of white teeth in several places on the coast and witnessed stark contrast to his dark tanned skin – the how enthusiastic kids are when learning common complexion of a beach kid. I still to surf. My first encounter was in Sanur. remember how they admired their seniors There I saw a boy with a broken surfboard. and wanted to be just like them. He tried to paddle, got tossed about by the I got the same ambience at the Bukit.

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 39 40 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 kids loved surfing and how their parents supported them. It is much better now than in the 1970s. Those years were the early periods of surfing in Bali. The kids learned to surf with boards that were lent to them by foreign surfers during their breaks. The kids also needed to share the board with other kids. No facilities, no support, and almost no opportunity to surf. Things are so much better now. Some areas have formed formal and informal surfing clubs to support and facilitate the kids’ desire to surf. They also organize routine surf contests. Some surf clothing brands make similar contests to find The Bukit Boardriders, a group of young hidden talent. Rip Curl has its GromSearch surfers from Nusa Dua, Uluwatu and and Volcom its Volcom series. They make the surrounding area, had a monthly it routine with valuable prizes which can contest for grommets and ‘mini groms’. increase kid’s motivation of the sport. Also As time went on, the membership of the showing their care for grommets is Magic group grew, kind of like a wide spreading Wave, which has staged its Magic Wave campaign. The uncle asks the nephew to Surfing Championships (MSC) since 2008, join him, the nephew brings his brother as a monthly groms contest. to come along, and the younger brother Magic Wave is a surfing community brings his friend. It does not take long to newspaper in Bali with many copies get the whole family tree involved in surfing. distributed around Indonesia, in which they A grommet from the Sawangan village provide a page for kids who are learning to in Nusa Dua told me that in the beginning surf called ‘hot grommets’. They also write his mother forbade him to surf. His mother a profile of their performance grommets. was worried that this strange ‘game’ would Their main commitment is to improve make him forget about school and that he surfing in Indonesia. wouldn’t have time to help his family. Later “Indonesia has some magnificent surf on, when more people became familiar points. It attracts international pro surfers with the sport and its virtues, his mother to come. But unluckily though, not many gave him her blessing; especially when that Indonesians know about it,” said Piping kid never did forget about school and his who heads the Magic Wave editorial team. home chores. “These contests are a way to introduce Most of the people of Sawangan earn surfing at an early age, to let them feel the their living by planting seaweed, just like fun, and then they will ask more friends to the people of Lembongan. I admired join them so they can enjoy it together.” the kids who never forget about their All kids can join in the contest. If you obligations towards their parents and walk around the contest area you can family. They would come in to the beach, find kids hailing from various areas such put aside their boards, and immediately as Kuta, Sanur, the Bukit, and even from grab baskets and help to collect the . A son of a foreign tourist who seaweed just after the boat arrived. stayed in a hotel around Poppies Lane was During the time I visited several surfing also seen joining in. All kids are treated communities in Bali, I witnessed how equal, be it the son of Indonesian pro

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 41 surfer Rizal Tanjung, the son of the Police around Kuta. They also had drawing and letter and various merchandise, so that Chief, or the son of a fisherman from coloring sessions for the Under 10 kids. made them eager to partake in the next Jimbaran Bay. Many kids have been attracted to the contest scheduled for November 10. Koko Mitsuo, a contestant from event. They started out with around 60 Maybe most of the kids just wanted Sawangan in Nusa Dua grew up in a contestants and gradually increased in the to have an interesting way to spend their surfing community. He has the talent to following contests until they decided to put weekend, but there must be some of them become a professional surfer, with interest, in a limit to it. But then later they realized who join the contest seriously. In some kids’ motivation, and persistent practicing with that limiting the number of contestants minds, they are really keen on growing up his brother and uncle. I’ve known him since is contradicting the basic idea. So in the to be a real pro surfer just like their brother, 2004. He was standing at the Bukit Board latest contest in October, they had 120 father, or a pro surfer like they see in surf Rider’s Contest inauguration, lifting up his kids joining. 6 kids surfed per heat where magazines, brand posters or videos. ■ big prize and his face got hidden behind there would have normally been 5 kids. Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati it all. Today, he has already won the MSC The judges were overwhelmed. Photos courtesy Magic Wave several times in the Under 14 division. When the sun went down, the kids Magic Wave packaged this event were sort of tired from their mini battles. ■ Magic Wave, Surfing Community creatively. They didn’t only have a ‘pushing But when the winner was announced, Newspaper, Jl. Swakarya Baru No. 2X, division’ but also provided a ‘learn to surf’ cheers filled the air. The winners did not Denpasar, (0361) 263-568 session and joined with some of surf schools get any luxury prizes, but an appreciation www.magicwave.org

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Known as a “living megalithic culture”, megaliths like this are still preserved well and used. The old ways of worship are also still practiced. Here, a rato stands beside a seaside tomb. This kind of stone tomb may contain a lot of precious things inside it.

44 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 SUMBA Sensations Succeeded Tim Hannigan shares his memories of his parents’ first visit to Indonesia and how he wanted to to take them somewhere truly special. And the choice fell on this insignificant-looking island tilted south of the equator, east from Bali, from where they left... utterly contented.

t was my parents’ first visit to Indonesia wealth of traditions and beliefs that predate and I wanted to take them somewhere foreign religion. Sumba, isolated from the truly special. I pored over my map of other islands of Nusa Tenggara, remained the archipelago in the weeks before almost free of outside influence until well they arrived and considered the into the 20th Century. Even today this is a possibilities. Their visit was a short place where the ancient ways are strongly Ione, so the remote depths of Papua, the preserved. dense forests of Kalimantan, and the green After a brief rest in Bali and a short uplands of were too far away. dash through the western part of Flores, But then my eye fell on an insignificant- we disembarked from the ferry in looking island tilted south of the main Waingapu, capital of East Sumba. The chain running east from Bali. I had been recent launch of Transnusa Airlines has there before and knew that it was one of opened up the islands east of Bali for the most strange and fascinating places short visits, so you can fly from Denpasar on earth, and better still, there were direct to Waingapu or Tambolaka in Sumba. flights from Denpasar. I would take my But for me the best way to arrive is by parents to Sumba. sea, watching the long, low bulk of the Sumba is part of Nusa Tenggara, the island rising slowly above the horizon after islands of the Southeast. This region is the green hills of Flores and Sumbawa probably the most fascinating part of an have fallen away behind. According to entirely fascinating country, with gorgeous the legends, this is how the first settlers scenery, empty beaches and some of the saw Sumba as they reached the end of best diving in the world. But for me the a long island-hopping journey from India, attraction has always been the diverse hundreds of years ago. cultures of these islands. Among the A day after our arrival we visited the nominal Muslims and Christians there is a place where these first Sumbanese settled.

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 45 Sixty kilometres north of Waingapu, the from woven grass, and there is no cut or Splendid isolation: the Newa Sumba Resort on Sumba’s undeveloped north coast (below). Sumba isolated village of Wunga stands on a shaved wood used in the construction. ikat for sale in a traditional market (right). Sumba high escarpment ridge with a spectacular The ancestral graves that dot the village is famous for its horses and horse warriors and the command of the rolling countryside. The are made from simply piled slabs of uncut festivities of Pasola (bottom). landscape of East Sumba is striking. Here limestone, unlike the finely carved tombs the thick vegetation of the tropics gives in other areas. Even the cloth, woven on way to an expansive tableland of brown traditional looms, is plain here, without savannah; it could be Africa. dye or embroidery. And while elsewhere Wunga is a special place, for as the on the island many villagers have adopted fabled location of the first settlement Christianity and blended it with their in Sumba, old traditions have been old beliefs, the people of Wunga cling meticulously maintained here. A dozen steadfastly to the old Marapu religion. houses are built to the original design, Marapu is the name given to the sacred with towering roofs of grass thatch. These ancestors, the first people of Sumba, roofs are a familiar sight in Sumba, but and they are the focus of the old religion. in Wunga even the low walls are made The towering rooftops of the traditional PHOTO BY TIM HANNIGAN

46 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 PHOTO BY TIM HANNIGAN

houses are the home of their spirits where the low hilltops above the main streets and the clan heirlooms are kept along with bustling market stand some of the most the drying rice. The Sumbanese priests, traditional villages on the whole island. known as Rato, can communicate with Kampung Tarung, just a couple of minutes these ancestral spirits and read the omens walk from the heart of the town, is the that they send in the internal organs of biggest and most important, but there are sacrificed chickens and pigs. Funerals are others: Bodo Ede, Tambelar, Waitabar. hugely important events in Sumba, for they These are some of the best villages on mark the moment when the deceased Sumba to explore, for the villagers are goes to join the ancestors. Pigs, buffalo used to visitors. Some speak English and and horses are sacrificed to join the spirit they are very welcoming, often inviting you on its journey. into their homes – and perhaps offering From Waingapu, we travelled west to you betel nut. The nut, with accompanying the sleepy little township of Waikabubak. catkin and lime powder, is a key part of West Sumba is wetter than the east. Rice hospitality on Sumba. Years of chewing grows here in neat terraces, and there are the stuff give the old people of the island stands of palm trees between the fields. mouthfuls of red teeth, but trying it once Waikabubak is a remarkable place, for on or twice will produce nothing more than

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 47 LARAWELI WAIKELO LAHAROKO MEMBORO

WAINGAPU BONDOKODI PEKALONGAN WAIKABUBAK SEMARANG LAKOHEMBI

PARAIGOPA MELOLO MATENA

MOUNT WANGGAMETI 1225

SUMBA ISLAND

a numb tongue and a mouthful of scarlet days to spare. On the recommendation the waves and birds in the trees behind spittle. My mum had a go – and said it was of a friend, I had booked rooms at the the beach. It was the ideal place to reflect disgusting. After that when villagers offered Newa Sumba Resort on the north coast on our journey through the remarkable she accepted politely and slipped it into near the little port village of Waikelo. We culture of Sumba – and strategically her pocket – “for later!” arrived in the evening to find it a place of located despite the illusion of castaway From Waikabubak we explored spectacularly splendid isolation. The resort remoteness: Tambolaka airport lay just ten remote villages among the green ridges has just a few cool rooms of dark varnished minutes away, and Bali an hour beyond. and valleys to the south. Traditions were wood in buildings with high Sumba-style As the plane banked upwards through strong here, and in many of the places roofs. There were no other guests and the morning air my father craned his head they had seen few foreigners. Here the no one else for miles around, for the place to catch one last glimpse of Sumba as it land ran away to a coastline of white shell stands on its own strip of perfect beach faded behind us. beaches where turquoise waves broke on facing an empty ocean and surrounded by “I think that’s the most amazing place the offshore reefs. They were gloriously dense, dry forest. It was utterly peaceful, I’ve ever been,” he said. I smiled to myself: empty, the sand unbroken by footprints, and for the next two days we did nothing I had succeeded. ■ and not a hawker in sight. but read and swim, watching the sun falling Photos by Alcibbum Photography My mum wanted a souvenir from into the west and listening to the sound of www.alcibbumphotography.com Sumba though, so back in Waikabubak we bargained in the market for a length of traditional ikat, the cloth woven by the women of the island on their back-strap looms. Every area has its own distinctive designs, with the more elaborate styles coming from the east. But we chose a piece from the west with simple, abstract patterns. We had tickets for the short flight back to Bali from the little airport at Tambolaka, INDONESIA north of Waikabubak, but we still had three

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Toranomon was just recently added the list of top culinary destinations in town. Originally derived from Utsunomiya in Japan, this specialized-in-Yakiniku restaurant launched its fi rst outlet in Jakarta only a few months ago.

50 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Toranomon was just recently added to the list of top culinary destinations in town. This specialized Yakiniku restaurant launched its first outlet in Jakarta a few months ago. A Chill by the Grill

ure, a Japanese BBQ Toranomon was just recently added the might not be a new list of top culinary destinations in town. experience for you, but Originally derived from Utsunomiya have you tried genuine in Japan, this specialized-in-Yakiniku Yakiniku at a place restaurant launched its first outlet in that serves only the Jakarta only a few months ago. Sdistinguished “9-plus” Wagyu meat? With Before entering the restaurant I walked the bonus of a breathtaking view of the along a subtly lit alley adorned with “Bunderan H.I” from the upper floor? Kathy touches of Japanese décor that made Petite came to the right place for that, and me feel like I was being transported to enjoyed a delightful afternoon. another realm of serenity. A sigh of relief. Located on the 5th floor of the Believe me, after strolling around this East Mall part of the Grand Indonesia, shopping hub for a while (especially on the

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 51 weekend), it was nice to be away from the corner injected a kind of freshness into the hustle and bustle for just a moment. At the room. It was so bright and airy. The choice of dishes make this place a great place for Yakiniku fans, featuring a broad range of high end of the alley I came to a huge, bright, Not wanting to miss the view, I took quality beef including Jyou Karubi, Tsubo Zuke Tora sunny space with a corner facing the view a seat by the window then began my Karubi, Jyou Rosu, and Gyu Tan Shio. of the H.I. roundabout. Wooden dining Sunday Yakiniku afternoon. Choregi Salad sets with grills were standing nicely on the came as a starter. A bunch of healthy stuff smooth shiny parquet floor. piled up on a plate. The salad base itself On my right side there were a few consisted of sunny lettuce, romaine lettuce private lounges with different options and butterhead. It was then supplemented for seating, the usual ones and tatami- with sliced leeks and leaves of garlic, then style dining ones. The wood-dominated topped with Choregi salad dressing and Japanese interior was breathing in every garnished with Togarashi (Japanese chili corner of the place. But what impressed powder). It gave a real blast of freshness to me as well was the architectural beauty my mouth. at a corner of the restaurant. Covered Next was the Yukkejan Soup. Inside with glass to the top of the high ceiling, the bowl was the bouillon and the minced this must be the coolest smoking room cooked meat or “zenmai”. The bouillon of a restaurant I have ever seen. On the itself was the “broth” coming from cooking stone floor sat some wood furniture with the beef for 3-4 hours. That explained the cushions. Bits of plants and bushes in a rich tasty flavor of the soup.

52 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Before going on to my carnivore stage, I had a taste of the rice dish called Ishiyaki Mentaiko Bibimba. Inside the small and smoking hot bowl was rice, zenmai, horonso, moyasi, nomasu, nasu, soboro (flavored meat), hakusai, kimuchi, egg yolk, mentaiko and nori. Such a delicious mix, and despite the size of the bowl turned out to be a very filling dish. So why is this such a great place for Yakiniku fans? The choice of dishes is one obvious reason, featuring a broad range of high quality beef including Jyou Karubi (High Grade Marbled Meat), Tsubo Zuke Tora Karubi (Marinated Marbled Meat), Jyou Rosu (High Grade Beef Loin), Gyu Tan Shio (Beef Tongue). The must-try selections include the Atsugiri Gyu Sirloin and Hire (Thick Cut Beef Sirloin and Tenderloin), Gyu Chutoro and Ohtoro

BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 53 To wash down these dishes, you can choose the warm and soothing Japanese Tea or the cold and refreshing Honeydew Juice.

54 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 The menu also Karubi (Chutoro and Ohtoro Marbled Issyoni Salad and Nabe (soup) or the Meat). If the hunger in you demands more, Ishiyaki Bibimba (Hot Stone Bibimba) as offers a range of there are big plates on which you can find mentioned earlier. side dishes such a variety of meat, such as Raku, Ohgi, Dessert is another joy at the Hana and Utage Big Plate. Toranomon. The Matcha Ogura is light as Yukke (fresh raw For the ultimate pleasure, the Gyu and spongy with the right amount of Ohtoro Karubi can be an option. Such sweetness, while the Mango Pudding beef mixed and tender and juicy meat needs only a quick could’ve been smaller and softer with a bit stirred with egg yolk), grill though, so be careful not to overcook more sauce. To wash down these dishes, it. Not a huge fan of meat, I surprised you can choose the warm and soothing a variety of Chijmi myself at how many pieces of Gyu Ohtoro Japanese Tea or the cold and refreshing (Korean pancakes) Karubi I grilled and enjoyed. The grill kept Honeydew Juice. on smoking and the smell kept on lingering, Either one is the perfect way to end and Kimuchi. so I moved on to try another temptation in your Yakiniku experience. ■ the list of meat, the Yaki Shabu Tan Shio. Text and photos by Kathy Petite The menu also offers a range of side dishes such as Yukke (fresh raw beef ■ Toranomon Restaurant, Grand mixed and stirred with egg yolk), a variety Indonesia - East Mall, Garden District 2, of Chijmi (Korean pancakes), and Kimuchi. Level 5, no. 17, Jakarta Soup lovers can opt for the Onikuto (021) 2358-0061

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A WEEK OF FASHION IN THE CAPITAL CITY The Jakarta Tourism & Cultural Office has highlighted Jakarta Fashion Week 2009/2010 on its agenda. This fashion event will be held from November 14-20 at the Pacific Place in Jakarta, noted as the highest scale fashion event in Indonesia. More than 60 designers from the Indonesian Designer Fashion Entrepreneurs Association (APPMI) and Indonesian Designers Association (IPMI) will exhibit their designs. New designers can also participate in an Indonesian Fashion Design Contest. Priyo Oktaviano and Sebastian from Indonesia have collaborated with Tarun Tahiliani and Malini Ramani from India in a cultural exploration in cooperation with the Indian Embassy. Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan DKI Jakarta, Jl. Kuningan Barat No. 2, Jakarta Selatan, (021) 525-0738

FORE, FOURTH Aston International recently announced a management agreement with PT Asmat Jaya Pratama under which it will manage Jayapura’s newest hotel. The 12-storey hotel, which will be Jayapura’s tallest structure, TASTY TILAPIA is set to open in December of Melia Purosani introduces their new menu additions through 2009. Located in the very center “Healthy Life with Tilapia”. Tilapia and Gourami are common of the city, the Aston Jayapura Indonesian freshwater fish. Chef Sarjono, one of Melia’s chefs Hotel will offer 102 rooms and who prepares these dishes, explains that Tilapia is low in fat suites, a large ballroom with a and fast to cook. “We only need 5 to 10 minutes to prepare it,” capacity of up to 600 guests, he said. Healthy life with Tilapia is a way to popularize bream meeting rooms, a coffee shop and lobby lounge, a full service spa with consumption in Indonesia. This promo is offered at the El Patio sauna, a gymnasium, and an entertainment center with a cocktail bar coffee shop of the Melia Purosani Jogja. Five options for lunch and karaoke facilities. The Aston Jayapura Hotel will be the group’s and dinner include Clear Tilapia Soup, Grilled Tilapia, Pan Fried 4th hotel to open in East Indonesia this year after the recently opened Tilapia, Tilapia Salad, and Steamed Tilapia. Aston Manado City Hotel and Aston Natsepa Ambon Resorts, and the Melia Purosani Jogja, (0274) 589 521, www.meliajogja.com impending opening of the Aston Niu Manokwari Hotel & Conference this month. www.aston-international.com

NOVEMBER, NATIONAL The Indonesian National Gallery (or Galeri Nasional) presents its November agenda: an FX Harsono painting exhibition from November 1-15 at Building A, curated by Hendro Wiyanto and held in cooperation with the Langgeng Gallery; a painting exhibition by I Made Alit (selected work pictured) from November 12-22 at Building C, curated by Hardiman and held in cooperation with Candi Management; a Made Wianta painting exhibition from November 17-29 at Building A, held in cooperation with O House Gallery; and a Jerry Thung painting exhibition from November 26 to December 10 MYSTICAL ‘N MEALS at Building C in cooperation with Ars Longa Gallery. Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Tugu Blitar’s Lara Djonggrang presents another in Jakarta, (021) 348-33-954, www.galeri-nasional.or.id Indonesia’s Cultural Dining Series called The Undiscovered Beauty of Blitar Pasar Rakyat and The Exotic Tari Warok on November 21. Experience the delicious Lara Djonggrang ‘communal feast’ with a performance of the almost extinct Tari Warok, Barong Kepruk and Tari Singo Barong dances, three of Blitar’s most mystical traditional dances under the shadow of a hundred year old Banyan Tree. Lara Djonggrang Restaurant, Jl. Cik Di Tiro 4, Menteng, Jakarta, (021) 315-3252; [email protected]

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GO DANCE! Tugu Hotel’s Warong Shanghai Blue 1920 presents Dance Class 101, an exclusive private dance class with Oddy Moenir, a respected senior dancer in Jakarta. From ballroom to Latin dance, it welcomes beginners, first timers and all dance lovers to join this special class. The classes are held every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. A live band accompanies each class with 1 instructor for every 2 participants and a complimentary FEEL IN BANDUNG Shanghai Afternoon High Tea. Sessions are Rp. 250,000 nett per person with a minimum of 4 sessions per month. The Sensa Hotel in Bandung is The Warong Shanghai Blue 1920, Central Jakarta slated to open by the end of this year. (021) 391-8690; [email protected] With inspiring architecture, creative cuisine and exceptional services, Sensa Hotel will breathe a different experience. Its name is derived from the term ‘senses’. “What a feeling!” Sensa’s tagline refers to the high sense of personal touch and the high sense of quality service felt through its 128 Superior Rooms and Suites, its refined amenities and facilities and 6 state-of-the-art and fully-equipped meeting rooms. ‘Green Tea’ will serve local and international dishes from morning to night, and features the absolutely unique ‘7 Pulau’ a-la-carte menu with changing daily specialties from all over Indonesia. Sensa Hotel, Jl. Cihampelas 160, Bandung, (022) 206-1111 www.sensahotel.com

COVERED... Within days after the West Sumatra quakes, Telkomsel successfully regained normal operation of its 709 Base Transceiver Stations in West Sumatra. It also issued Compact Mobile Base Transceivers (COMBAT) or mobile BTS to increase communication traffic handling. Telkomsel also provided free health clinics, free telecommunication services, and a public kitchen and free clothing and daily necessities to victims, plus gathered funding to be channeled through the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). www.telkomsel.com

WALKING THE TALK The 2nd Jogja International Heritage Walk is set for November 14-15, targeting more than 1,000 walkers from Indonesia, Japan and other countries. The Jogja International Heritage Walk (JIHW) is a community of people who are committed to improving their health, develop skills, enjoy their national heritage and have fun promoting walking as a part of everyday life, improving the health of the society. The Jogja Walking Association, Jl. Suryomentaraman Kulon No. 29-30, Panembahan, Yogyakarta (0274) 419-370, www.jogjaheritagewalk.com

HELPING HANDS A week after the Padang earthquake in West Sumatra, Australian Defense Forces (ADF) continued to provide medical treatment, potable water, and tons of humanitarian aid to West Sumatra. A Hercules C-130 RAAF carried 250 tons of emergency equipment and aid from the United States, Britain, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. The Padang Assist Airlift Operation had 111 RAAF officers involved, as the C-130 made over 50 flights between Jakarta and Padang carrying over 230 tons of cargo. Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith visited the site to see the quake aftermath and to take further measures in aid and reconstruction. Australian Embassy, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16, South Jakarta, (021) 2550-5555 www.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

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MEDITATE, ON BALI

Bali will play host to the International Bali Meditator’s Festival from November 14-15 in Ubud, introducing meditation as a way of life. ‘Bali Meditates’ is initiated by Anand Krishna, a prominent Indonesian spiritualist. He is one of a few who promoted meditation as a way of life, free of all denominations, when “meditation” itself was not yet popular in Indonesia. Bali Meditates envisions an enlightened society, based on personal experiment and experiences and not on religious dogmas and doctrines enforced by any institutions. To realize its vision, Bali Meditates promotes ‘Meditative Way of Life’, and ‘Meditation as a Way of Life’. The festival will feature programs in several places, a bazaar at the Marketplace, at the Astina soccer field, at seminars and night performances in Sjaki-Tari-Us, and at the Bale Banjar of Ubud Kelod. International Bali Meditators’ Festival, Jl. Pura Mertasari 27 Sunset Road Area, Kuta (0361) 877-9752 www.balimeditate.org

TIMELESS CHANGE Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition of the respective life works of Adrian and Runi Palar from November 5 through December 7 titled “Timeless Change”. In 1976 the two started their own line of jewelry under the company name of RUNA Jewelry, managed by Adrian. Then Adrian began seriously painting again, a series of colorful gem-like contemplative canvasses entitled “Timeless Change”. These are in turn complimented by a new collection of jewelry by another master, Runi Palar, to create a full circle. Gallery hours are 9 am - 6 pm. Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-010 www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

PAINTINGS BY ANGELS Prapen Jewelry & Artifacts plays host to “Paintings by Angels”, an exhibition of amazing gemstones from Indonesia and jewels by Irwan Holmes. The exhibition will be opened on November 27 at 5 p.m. by Mr. Suteja Neka, and is run in support of the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), where proceeds from this exhibition will support UNICEF Indonesia’s continued advocacy on Child Rights. The exhibition will continue through January 14, 2010. Jewels by Irwan will be available at Prapen Jewelry & Artifacts permanently after the exhibition. Prapen Jewelry Artifacts, Jalan Jagaraga 66, Celuk, Sukawati, Gianyar, (0361) 291-333, www.prapen.com

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ADI’S SPELLING Hanna Artspace presents an exhibition of works by artist Adi Bachman from November 1-14. Adi’s Spelling covers an alphabet of topics. The German artist and writer, who lives and works in Ubud, describes and illustrates his views and thoughts about some basics in social, political and economical realities in the world, both in Indonesia DESIGN LIFE and in Bali. 26 panels as digital prints show as powerful pieces of contemporary art. Photos and graphic elements, Design Life is a 3-day event that will be held in Ubud from drawings and paintings, signs and symbols are combined December 4-6 and organized by Bali-based designers and with typographical elements and informative text. entrepreneurs who are alumni of the RMIT University’s School of Hanna Artspace, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Architecture and Design. Design Life is open to all designers from Gianyar, (0361) 978-216 various disciplines as well as RMIT’s School of Architecture and www.hannaartspace.blogspot.com Design alumni. It is a design forum that brings together designers and creative individuals from various design disciplines including Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design and Fashion from Asia and Australia. Design Life Bali 2009, Jl. Imam Bonjol 199B, Denpasar (0361) 484-558; www.designlife2009.com

ARCHERS, AIM! The Asian Archery Federation chose Bali to host their 2009 Asian Archery Championships, with 370 athletes from 32 Asian countries expected to take part in the November 15-21 event. Indonesian archers hope to use the championship held at the Lapangan Renon in Denpasar to propel the country back onto the international scene. Archery produced an Olympic medal for Indonesia in 1988, when the women’s team — Lilies Handayani, Nurftriyana and Kusuma Wardhani — won silver at the Seoul Olympics. However, Indonesian archers experienced a steady downward spiral over the ensuing decade. Taufik Effendi, the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) chairman, said the decline was the direct result of a lack of junior development programs, a situation exacerbated by the 1997-98 Asian financial crises. At the 2007 Southeast , Indonesia brought home three gold medals, four silvers and a bronze. Perpani hopes that momentum can carry over to the 2009 SEA Games this December in Laos. www.asianarchery.com

POWER OF SHAPE Kendra Gallery of Contemporary Art recently opened Power of Shape, a sculpture exhibition presenting the works of artist Dolorosa Sinaga. The exhibition is curated by I Wayan Seriyoga Parta. Kendra Gallery, Jl. Drupadi no. 88B, Basangkasa, Seminyak (0361) 736-628 www.kendragallery

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MEANWHILE... THIS MONTH

November 1 International Student Day. World Vegan Day. Celebrated by all vegans November 19 throughout the world. International Men’s Day. Day focusing on men’s health, November 2 highlighting positive male role Purnama Kelima. models. Celebrated in Trininad, The 5th Full Moon. Togabo, Jamaica, India, Balinese Hindu observance. Australia, Singapore, USA, UK, and Malta. November 3 Spiritual Day. World Toilet Day. National observance. Declared by World Toilet Organization, a non-profit November 6 organization committed to International Day for Preventing improving toilet and sanitation the Exploitation of the conditions worldwide. MARTIAL ARTS, Environment in War and Armed Conflict. November 20 MOONLIT International observance, Puputan Margarana Day. recognized by the UN. Commemorates the battle of The Segara Village Hotel plays host to a Mepantigan Margarana village against the showcase, an integrated multi sensory performance featuring November 8 Dutch in 1946. World Radiography Day. National observance. Balinese martial arts on the beach combined with fire, traditional Anniversary of the discovery drama, dance and music. The Mepantigan will take place of X-rays in 1895 by German Africa Industrialization Day. on a full moon on November 4, starting with a ritual parade at 7:30 physics professor Wilhelm International observance, Conrad Röntgen. recognized by the UN. p.m. and a bodypainting welcome dance. A Gebug Ende traditional stick-fighting showcase from the Seraya village in Karangasem November 9 Universal Children’s Day. World Freedom Day. Day to honor children starts at 8:00 p.m., followed by a Genjek Jepang choir, Kebo United States federal and minors. International and Kadutan Dance, then Ngegol Mepantigan. Entrance fee is observance commemorating observance, recognized by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the UN. Rp. 100,000 for adults and Rp. 50,000 for children, and includes end of communist rule in coconut juice and cassava chips. The audience will be encouraged central and eastern Europe. November 21 Tree Day. to participate in the Mepantigan joged performances. November 10 National observance. For further information, contact (0361) 288-407. Patriot Day. www.mepantiganbali.com National observance. World Hello Day. Day to say hello to ten people. Ganefo Day (Games of New Greeting others, message Emerging Forces). The World for world leaders to use Sport Championship communication rather than Declared by Soekarno, force to settle conflicts. IMAGEMAKERS Indonesian First President on 1962. National observance. World Television Day. OF THE FUTURE International observance, November 12 recognized by the UN. Alila Living Gallery presents “Imagemakers of the Future”, an National Health Day. exhibition showcasing the works of emerging young Indonesian National observance. November 22 Land Transportation Day. photographers through November as a BLIPfest pre-event. November 14 National observance. BLIPfest (Bali Photography Festival) will be a major international Mobile Brigade Day. photography event hosting an array of exhibitions, workshops National observance. November 25 Teacher Day. and seminars in Bali. A first for Bali, BLIPfest will take place during World Diabetes Day. National observance. the last week of September into the first week of October 2010. A primary global awareness campaign of diabetes millitus. International Day for Elimination The events of BLIPfest 2010 will be spread over venues around International observance, of Violence against Women. Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua and Ubud, Bali. recognized by the UN. International observance, recognized by the UN BLIPfest was conceived by Indonesian photographer Rio Helmi November 15 as a platform for Indonesian photography, as a creative impetus World Day of Remembrance November 27 for Road Traffic Victims. Idul Adha 1430 Hijriyah. for artistic and aesthetic energies and as a venue for intercultural International observance Muslim observance. Public interaction fostering the advancement of Indonesian photography recognized by the UN. Holiday in Indonesia. within a global milieu. BLIPfest curators include senior Indonesian November 16 November 28 photographers Darwis Triadi, Firman Ichsan, Oscar Motuloh, Rio International Day for Tolerance. Tumpek Krulut. Helmi and Tara Sosrowardoyo. Early interest in participation has Day for public awareness Day devoted to Iswara, God of of dangers of intolerance. Musical Instruments. come from several foreign photographers including San Francisco International observance, Balinese Hindu observance. of Fine Arts lecturer Linda Connors, VII agency photographers recognized by the UN. November 29 John Stanmeyer and James Nachtwey, as well as Magnum’s November 17 International Day of Solidarity Raghu Rai. The pre-event exhibition is open daily. Tilem Kelima. with the Palestinian People. The 5th New Moon. International observance, Alila Ubud (0361) 975-963 Balinese Hindus observance. recognized by the UN. www.alilahotels.com; www.theblipfest.com

62 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 HOTELHIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHT: 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.

FACILITIES: 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 large central living area and a pull out sofa double bed.

LOCATION: The 1.6 hectare resort is situated near the Sukawati village in the Gianyar Regency. 45 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 30 minutes from Ubud, 20 minutes from Sanur. Shopping and art markets are nearby in Sukawati.

CONTACT: Jl. Pantai Purnama, Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati, Gianyar, Tel: (0361) 290-029, Fax: (0361) 290-050; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.balimasarivillas.com

HIGHLIGHT: 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.

FACILITIES: 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.

LOCATION: Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur Hotel is situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes from many great tourist activities and attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 20 minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping area, 10 minutes drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.

CONTACT: Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Tel: (0361) 283-286, Fax: (0361) 283-017 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.mentarisanur.com

HIGHLIGHTS: 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.

FACILITIES: 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.

LOCATION: The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.

CONTACTS: Jl. Legian 83A, Legian, Tel: (0361) 754-082, Fax: (0361) 750-792 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.maxi-hotel.com

HIGHLIGHTS: 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.

FACILITIES: 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.

Honeymoon package, Meeting package, package and Photo-shoot wedding Package.

LOCATION: 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, walking distance to beaches, Shopping area, and Boutiques.

CONTACTS: The Haven Hotel, Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali, Tel: (0361) 738-001 The Haven Suites & Villas, Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali Tel: (0361) 738-001, Fax: (0361) 738-002, Sales: (0361) 738-008 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.thehavenbali.com

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z RAN FOR LIFE Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s annual Rock ‘n Run – The 9th Chapter, hit the road on October 4. More than 350 participants turned out to ‘run for someone else’s life’. At 7.30am, the 5K charity run was officially started by the sub district secretary of Kuta, accompanied by Darryl Marsden, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, with the start and finish in front of Hard Rock Hotel Bali. Proceeds of this year’s charity event were donated to help those in need of cleft lip and palate operations, IRRESISTIBLE WAX-RESIST the funds distributed to assist Rumah Seminyak Bali celebrated Batik Day with Indonesia’s Senyum “Smile House” through the Rotary traditional textile (that is produced using a manual wax-resistant dyeing Club of Bali – Seminyak. technique) in conjunction with its official recognition by United Nations Hard Rock Hotel Bali, (0361) 761-869 Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a unique landmark of Indonesian heritage. The Indonesian government declared October 2 as National Batik Day. Complete information about Batik and its history was also shared with the hotel’s guests. Sofitel Seminyak Bali, (0361) 730-730; www.sofitel.com

TOP TEN APPRECIATIONS Sanur Beach Bali hosted a ‘Supporter’s Appreciation Night’ on October 9 in recognition of all their longtime supporters. During the event General Manager Margit Arnold officially introduced the new Pool Villas. Awards of handmade glass statues in the form of Balinese dancers designed by hot glass artist Ron Seivertson of Horizon Glassworks were also presented to top 10 agents. ADOPT AN ORPHANAGE Sanur Beach Bali, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur, (0361) 288-011 Melia Bali has adopted an orphanage in the regency of Negara. www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com There are nearly 100 orphanages across the nine regencies of Bali, and about 1,500 children living in poor conditions with inadequate access to education, health and welfare. In an initiative to help address this issue, Meliá Bali made a difference to 35 underprivileged children by adopting “Krisna Rajasa,” an orphanage house in Negara, West Bali. The orphanage accepts children of all religions and races. The 35 children come from different parts of the island with their own stories to tell. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-510; www.meliabali.com

TOGETHER FOR HUMANITY BVRA (Bali Villa Rental Association), as the legally acknowledged association of villa rental agencies operating in Bali, in cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross-Bali (PMI) conducted a “Blood Donation Day” on October 21 at Four@Drupadi in Seminyak. This charity event involved all members of BVRA as well as the villas’ employees in the Seminyak area as the participants. The Shanti Residence & Resort, Jl. Drupadi No.4, Seminyak (0361) 734-656; www.shantiresidencesandresorts.com UP TO STANDARDS Santika Premiere Beach Resort Bali was awarded a Renewal Certificate of ISO 9001:2008 on September 17 by PT SGS Indonesia, an affiliate of Geneva-based SGS International. On behalf of the Management of PT Grahawita Santika, Made Suryawan – Corporate Quality and Training Manager, presented the certificate to Made Sueca Negara – General Manager, in the presence of all department heads and employees. A series of audits by SGS took place prior the certification. Santika 64 BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 Premiere Beach Resort Bali, (0361) 751-267, www.santikabali.com SEE&SEEN

GROMS IN TRAINING CAMP Rip Curl Gromsearch 2009 finalists gathered in Bali on October 21 prior to the National GromSearch Finals held during the Rip Curl Surf and Music Festival on October 24-25. To ready the frothing groms for the National Finals, Rip Curl’s elite team riders along with Rip Curl Team Manager Wayan Yudha and top coaches from the Rip Curl School of Surf gave the lucky groms a full day of fun and surf training at Halfway Beach, Kuta. Rip Curl’s Training Camp aimed to prepare the young surfers for the National Finals and also to show them how to compete at the highest level. As the finalists represent the best young surfers Indonesia has to offer, and the winner will receive a ticket to the World GromSearch Finals in Australia in 2010, this training camp was provided to help them to become more professional. Rip Curl, Jl. Sunset Road No.69, Kuta, FINE NINE (0361) 754-455.balikutaresort.com Aston International opened the group’s 9th hotel in Bali, the Bali Kuta Resort & by Aston on September 29. The stylish new condotel features a choice of 267 studio rooms and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that come in 5 different interior design concepts. The Resort will offer a large inner courtyard outdoor pool, a restaurant, a poolside bar, meeting rooms, and a full service spa. But the resorts’ signature feature will be the “Love is in the Air” roof top lounge and bar set to open later this year. Bali Kuta Hotel & Residences, Jl. Majapahit No.18, Kuta, (0361) 756-678 www.balikutaresort.com RIPPIN’ ANOTHER FOUR Fresh from winning a very closely contested 30 minute final at scenic Bo’a Beach on the East Indonesian island of Rote in the inaugural Rote Open 2009 presented by the Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour on September 19, Balinese surfer, Asian Beach Games gold medalist, and one of Indonesia’s best known chargers, Made “Garut” Widiarta, has just signed with Rip Curl for another 4 exciting years. Garut, known for his incredible talent and radical free-surfing antics is one of the most sought after surfers in Indonesia at present, and currently is sitting in first place in the Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour rankings for 2009. www.isctour.com, www.ripcurl.com

FINAL FEAT Australia’s Sam Wrench won the Oakley Pro Junior Global Challenge Final 2009 on October 15 at Keramas in excellent 5- foot surf, defeating French surfer Marc Lacomare. This win netted Wrench $20,000 USD, the biggest prize purse in World Professional Pro Junior surfing. The 19 year-old from NSW was overjoyed with the win, having defeated an elite field of 18 of the world’s best 20 year and under Pro Junior surfers. www.isctour.com, www.oakleyprojunior.com PADDLES, PRAYERS... PEACE October 12 went into Balinese history when a bomb blast 7 years ago happened in Kuta. The local community has since held commemoratives on the date. One was recently held at the Ground Zero monument in Legian that involved the families of the blast victims. On the same day, the families and several victims from other parts of Indonesia agreed upon a declaration for peace. In the afternoon, the Bali surfing community held a ‘paddle for peace’ and turtle release, followed by a candlelit prayer for peace on the sand at sunset. These have become annual commemorativeBALI&BEYOND highlights NOVEMBER in Kuta since 2009 2003. 65 SEE&SEEN

AN INDONESIAN ART FESTIVAL Bazaar Art Jakarta 2009 took place at the Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta from August 28–30 to celebrate Indonesian treasures. Indonesian arts, among the nation’s wealth of inheritance, has gained national and worldwide attention, proven by the myriad of works by Indonesian artists that continue to garner acclaim in international festivals and exhibitions. More and more artists have emerged and developed their various creative innovations. Unfortunately however, Indonesia as a ‘producer’ of artists has not adequately provided the sufficient space in hosting a large-scale event for its artists to present their works to the world. Fashion and lifestyle magazine Bazaar Indonesia in cooperation with BRI Platinum answered the call for a large-scale exhibition as a medium for Indonesian artistic appreciation. Its involvement in the art world is nothing new, as in each edition Bazaar Indonesia provides a large portion of coverage of Indonesia’s art scene. Magazines Esquire Indonesia and Bravacasa Indonesia also contributed to the art event. Bazaar Art Jakarta 2009 – The Indonesian Art Festival took on the theme “Celebrating Indonesian Treasures” and presented various exhibits and activities, joined by over 22 galleries and auction houses. Discussions and talks with topics in the Indonesian art scene presented various themes, from investment to the development of art and Indonesian antiques. A lineup of experts on the subject and artists were introduced to provide interesting topics, views and impressions on the development of Indonesian arts. The agenda also featured a children’s art activity that included drawing competitions, coloring classes, batik lessons and field trips. A public mall exhibition featured over 50 artists presenting various art forms including sculptures, installations, photography and murals. ARTISTokrat was a photo exhibition by Indra Leonardi that presented self portraits by artists. The art festival also presented an Islamic Art Section, a section by Bali’s Museum Pasifika, a private collection of Jakarta Governer Fauzi Bowo, and an Indonesian Odyssey area. For further information, contact Bazaar Indonesia (021) 3983-2381 (ext. 166)

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PERFECTION AND BATIK BEACHSIDE IN SEMINYAK – THE SAMAYA DOES IT AGAIN! Greeted by a phalanx of welcoming Samaya staff ninety fortunate Batik clad Skal Bali members and guests were escorted to a grand tent on the lawn close to the crashing surf of Seminyak Beach. The meal lived up to the reception and the setting. Smoked Salmon with Preserved Lemon-Dill Crème Fraiche, Tobiko Caviar, Celeriac & Asparagus Salad followed by Tournedo of Australian Beef Tenderloin with Potato-Goat Cheese Gratin, Parisienne vegetables, and Roasted, Exotic Mushroom Sabayon. The dessert was Chocolate Polenta Cake, Caramel Gelee, Almond Tuile with Green Tea Ice Cream & Vanilla Crème. Ray Clark’s team gave us a superb and memorable Skal lunch.

COMING EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 160 members of Skal Bali meet monthly for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues. On the calendar are: December 12 – Annual Festive Season Ball – Grand – Nusa Dua January 8 – Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort – Nusa Dua February 5 – Sanur Paradise Plaza – Sanur March 5 – Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali - Tuban

ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI Skal International, founded in Paris in 1934, is the World’s largest travel and tourism organization with over 20,000 members in 500 clubs in 90 countries. Members are tourism industry management and professionals providing accommodation, transportation, tours, travel, marine and cruise tourism, attractions, restaurants, golf, spas and travel media.

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ACCOMMODATION during these tours are sometimes beyond description. BaliQuad (using ATV’s VILLA DIANA BALI – luxurious and exclusive place, good value for money. 3 / quad bikes) and BaliBuggy (using off-road cars) are located in different villas with 3 bed rooms each, private swimming pool and garage, kitchenete, locations which offer different tracks. A special “2-in-1 adventure” can be shower and bath tub, hot/cold running water. Jl. Kresna, Ulun Tanjung, Legian, arranged, combining both off-road tours in one great adventurous day. Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510 BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766; E-mail: [email protected]; www.dianagrouphotel.com Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com

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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] ■ 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] INFORMATION E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 fl uids. For discomfort, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 E-mail: [email protected] 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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