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BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2014 1 JUNE 2014 VOLUME 15 NO. 169 THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS + PRIME PROMOTION • NEW & NEWS • INFO INDEX • MAP OF BALI www.baliandbeyond.co.id MUSEUM DAY EXPLORE BIN HOUSE’S COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE BATIKS SIMPLE PLEASURES TRADITIONAL GAMES TO PLAY WITH THE LITTLE ONES IN LIVING COLOR VIBRANT WORKS OF ART FROM THE NEWLY OPENED PURPA GALLERY

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BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2014 1

JUNE 2014VOLUME 15 NO. 169

THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

+ P R I M E P R O M O T I O N • N E W & N E W S • I N F O I N D E X • M A P O F B A L I

www.baliandbeyond.co.id

MUSEUM DAYEXPLORE BIN HOUSE’S

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE BATIKS

SIMPLE PLEASURES

TRADITIONAL GAMES TO PLAY WITH THE

LITTLE ONES

IN LIVING COLORVIBRANT WORKS OF ART FROM THE NEWLY OPENED PURPA GALLERY

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‘Om Swastiastu...’

In what felt like no time at all, the month of June has crept upon us and the island of Bali

is slowly entering its high season. We wanted to keep this edition lighthearted and fun,

just like the sunny summery days that tourists dream about when they book their plane

tickets and accommodation in Bali months ahead of time.

We start out with an article in CRAFT & CULTURE that reminds us to put down our

handheld devices every so often so we can remember the simple pleasures of playing

children’s games.

In DINE & DELIGHTS we peek into the La Finca restaurant in Canggu to experience

their weekly ‘Sassy Salsa Night.’ It’s the perfect place to momentarily toss out your

inhibitions and dance the night away to salsa rhythms (after enjoying a delicious dinner

of Ibiza style home cooking, of course)!

We have some other articles related to ‘seizing the day’ – read our contributor’s

humorous attempt to gain transport independence via motorbike in PONDERING

POINT, then turn to ACTION & ATTRACTION to learn about how you can be rewarded

with a memorable experience at Bali Sharks; you just have to put aside your fears and

preconceived notions about these incredible sea creatures.

Lastly, don’t forget to check out this month’s FOTO FOLIO, which features a selection

of eye-catching paintings housed at the newly opened Purpa Gallery in Seminyak. We

hope the vibrant colors and imagery will help brighten your day! Be safe while you

explore the island and enjoy this month of June.

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’

The Team

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Fadil Azizis a travel photographer whose main passion is capturing the archipelago’s beauty. In this edition he takes us to Ujung Kulon, West Java.www.alcibbum-photography.com

Bayu Rahanathais a lecturer at Udayana University and a Marketing Communications specialist. He also has his own business in tourism but still fi nds time to continue his writing hobby.

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Bali & Beyond Magazine is published monthly by PT. Bumi Dian Kusuma under the direction of MRA Media, Jakarta. Although every care is taken, neither the publishers nor any of their designees assume responsibility for the

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reserved by PT Bumi Dian Kusuma. Editorial materials may be submitted for consideration to the editorial offi ce. Bali & Beyond is not responsible for the return of unsolicited material. © 2006 Bali & Beyond ISSN 0216-4590

Contributors BAYU RAHANATHA, PAUL V. WALTERS, ANGGARA MAHENDRA

MIKO HARADA, YOPPY PIETER, DIANA O’GILVIE. ERRY M. SUBHAN, DHITA BEECHEY

Publisher PT. BUMI DIAN KUSUMA

Commissioner SOETIKNO SOEDARJO

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General Manager GOESTAMAR ARDIBRATA [email protected]

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OFFICEBali White HouseJl. Dewi Sri No. 23 Block IV, Kuta 80361- Bali Tel: +62 361 8868601-2, Fax: +62 361 750075E-mail:[email protected]://www.baliandbeyond.co.id

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Anggara Mahendrais a Balinese photographer based in Denpasar. He is currently working on personal documentary projects related to cultural, social and environmental issues.anggaramahendra.com

Paul V. Waltersis the best selling author of twonovels, Final Diagnosis andBlowback. The third in this trilogy,Counterpoint, was released inNovember 2013. C

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Yoppy Pieteris a photographer and writer documenting social issues and travel. His interests led him to train in photography via the PannaFoto Institute, the Permata Photojournalist Grant and the Angkor Photo Workshop. www.yoppycture.com

Diana O’Gilvieis a freelance writer with a mean case of wanderlust. For now, Bali is home. She loves writing about travel, food and lifestyle. Follow her blog www.love2travelwritefi lm.com and @LadyDiWanders on Instagram.

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44SIGHTS&SOUNDSPHOTOS & FUN FACTSSnapshots and quotes picked up throughout April and May

46REST&RELAXATIONSECRET GEMHead over to the Nusa Lembongan Beach Club for a quick getaway from the mainland

50PONDERINGPOINTLIVING ON TWO WHEELSA humorous account of what it’s like getting around the island by scooter

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18 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of

the month that shouldn’t be missed

22 NEW&NEWS This month’s select news updates

from the island’s tourism industry

and what’s new around the island

80 BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism

industry and what’s new beyond Bali

82 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and

various happenings of interest, from

art exhibitions to special events

84 SEE&SEEN Snapshots of events and happenings

within the preceding month

88 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specifi c tourism

areas and places of interest, as

well as a distance scale between

the island’s main destinations

94 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and

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26CRAFT&CULTURESIMPLE PLEASURESPut down those handheld devices and play these games instead!

30LIFESTYLE&LEISURELEARN & HAVE FUNMuseums can be fun, and here are two options that will prove it to you

34DINE&DELIGHTSSULTRY NIGHTSGet on your feet and move to the salsa rhythm at La Finca restaurant

38PROFILE&PORTRAITGOOD MORNING, BALI!We chat with the DJs of the Good Morning Hard Rockers radio show

40INVITE&INDULGEKEIHL’S KONFIDENTIALThree places on the island where you can get your Keihl’s beauty product fi x

52FOTOFOLIOIN LIVING COLORA selection from fi ve artists whose works can be found at the newly opened Purpa Gallery

62LITTLELOVESBALI'S BACK ALLEYSThree hangouts championed by the twenty-something crowd in Bali

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70BEYONDBALITHE TAKPALA MELODYExplore the Takpala Traditional Village in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara

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66ACTION&ATTRACTIONSWIMMING WITH SHARKSInteract with Bali Shark’s rescued sea

creatures at Serangan Island

76CAPITALCORNERTREASURE HUNTING

Jalan Surabaya in Jakarta holds a wealth of antique treasures just

waiting to be discovered

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12 YEARS AND UNDERSheraton Bali Kuta Resort opens its brand new Play@Sheraton Kids Club this

month, which features “edutainment” programs for children up to 12 years old

that encourage exploration of Balinese culture in a fun way. The two-story space

boasts computer stations, books, a fl at screen TV with international channels, and

a DVD player. There’s even a wet area with a sand pit and healthy food from the

resort’s ‘Colour Your Mini Plate’ menu. The club is complimentary for all in-house

guests from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, but outside guests can take advantage of it as

well with a minimum transaction of Rp. 350,000++ at the resort’s Shine Spa.

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta(0361) 846-5555, www.sheraton.com/balikuta

Olive Restaurant in Seminyak is offering a very unique

deal in July! For one entire month there will be no prices on the

menu, and the restaurant will let customers decide what they

should pay. If you’ve been curious to try out this restaurant, now

is your chance to pop in and decide how much you think their

meals are worth. Olive serves tasty no-nonsense Mediterranean

and Asian fusion dishes using fresh and locally sourced

ingredients, in an atmosphere that is typical of the Seminyak

area – casual yet stylish. Previously open only for dinner, Olive

will soon begin serving breakfast and lunch as well.

Olive Restaurant, Jalan Petitenget No. 880, Seminyak(0361) 473-5976

PAY AS YOU WISH

HEALTHY & TASTYGolden Lotus Restaurant at the Bali Dynasty Resort in Kuta is

offering special Chinese Herbal Soups until the end of July.

Popular amongst the Cantonese, these soups are light and

tasty and made with herbs that have healing benefi ts such as

Wai-san (an anti-aging herb benefi cial for the stomach, spleen

and lungs). There are two soup options – seafood and chicken

– available for Rp. 75,000 net/bowl. We recommend these

herbal soups to help fend off pesky colds during the transition

from rainy to dry season.

Golden Lotus at Bali Dynasty Resort, Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta (0361) 752-403, www.balidynasty.com

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An all-day Asian brasserie has opened in Seminyak called Fat

Gajah Restaurant & Bar – the latest brainchild of the team behind

the renowned Chandi Restaurant. Fat Gajah is a casual yet

refi ned space featuring an open kitchen and intimate ambiance.

The menu is playful and plentiful – we recommend doing a

Dumpling Tasting with a friend to sample their steamed and fried

dumplings, or try a noodle dish like their delicious Seared Black

Sesame Tuna in Ramen Noodles. You’ll also fi nd

salads and desserts! Open daily for lunch and

dinner, Fat Gajah is really the place to dine

this month.

Fat Gajah Restaurant & BarJalan Raya Seminyak No. 21, Seminyak(0361) 868-8212www.fatgajah.com

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Ubud Writers & Readers

Festival is offering an exclusive

opportunity to go on a cruise to

enchanting Komodo Island in

the company of two renowned

authors. Amitav Ghosh, whose

best-selling novels are set in

the Indian Ocean region,

and his Pulitzer Prize fi nalist

wife Deborah Baker, will be

sailing with SeaTrek Bali from

October 7 to 12, sharing

intimate readings, conversation

and adventures in nature that

include snorkeling and hiking.

This unique opportunity is US$

4,000/person and available for

only 10 people, so book your

place now!

www.seatrekbali.comwww.ubudwritersfestival.com

LITERATURE ON THE HIGH SEAS

FOR GOLF LOVERSThe Grand Nikko Bali is holding their fi rst Golf Tournament

on June 14 at the newly refurbished Bali National Golf

Club. The registration fee is Rp. 1,500,000 net and

inclusive of one round of golf, a golf shirt and hand towel,

lunch box and refreshments, pre-dinner cocktails and a

gala dinner. They are also offering room deals starting at

Rp. 1,350,000 net for those joining the tournament – use

booking code GOLF2014 and if you’re lucky you might fi nd

yourself upgraded to a Pool Villa or a Nikko Club Deluxe

Beach Front Room!

Grand Nikko Bali, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua(0361) 773-377, www.grandnikkobali.com

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CARNIVORES, DIG IN!Known for its superb selection of juicy steaks, melt-in-your mouth burgers and grilled

meats, EatWell in Seminyak has recently introduced several exciting new menu items.

This eatery now offers devilishly delicious boneless Caramelized Wagyu Short Ribs,

Cubana Rolled Pork Belly, Dry-Aged Rib Eye and Sirloin and a Pulled Pork Burger!

Don’t miss sinking your teeth into one of these this summer. Dine al fresco and revel in

the fact that it’s a true bang for your buck.

EatWell RestaurantJalan Raya Basangkasa No. 36, Seminyak(0361) 737-745

The award-winning Métis Restaurant & Gallery has

launched its brand new Lounge Club. Situated directly

behind the restaurant and overlooking the water lily

pond, this impressive open air space with retractable

roof was designed by Artalenta Indonesia Architects and

Interior Design. The Lounge Club offers an array of great

cocktails, delicious fi nger food and top-notch entertain-

ment in a unique and trendy atmosphere. It’s the perfect

place to kick off your night before venturing out into Bali’s

nightclub scene.

Lounge Club at Métis Restaurant & GalleryJalan Petitenget No. 6, Seminyak(0361) 473-7888, www.metisbali.com

SEMINYAK’S NEW LOUNGE

The world’s leading supplier of luxury

faucets, showers and fi ttings, GROHE

now has a brand new showroom in

Denpasar. Located in the prestigious

Renon area, the Hydrospa Showroom

allows Bali’s customers to peruse GROHE

state-of-the-art bathroom and kitchen

products that are displayed in a real-life

setting. Head down to Hydrospa to get

inspired and fi nd the fi ttings you need

to complete your dream

home or dream vacation

home.

GROHEJalan Raya Puputan, Denpasarwww.grohe.com

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Cathay Pacifi c’s sister airline Dragonair

has just announced twice per week fl ights

between Bali and Hong Kong. The route

is serviced by Airbus A330-300 aircraft

featuring two-class confi gurations – their

new Business Class and their Economy

Class. Dragonair is making it easier to go

to and from Hong Kong to this paradise

island, especially when combined with its

sister airline’s daily service to Hong Kong.

www.dragonair.com

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Alila Villas Uluwatu has recently appointed

Stephane Simond as their new Executive Chef.

Hailing from France, the chef started his career at

age 15 as an apprentice at the Michelin-starred

restaurant l’Auberge Lamartine. He continued with

posts at establishments across France, Switzerland

and the Caribbean. As Executive Chef of the

renowned Cassis Restaurant in Jakarta for almost

fi ve years, he developed a love for Indonesian

and Asian cuisine. Diners can look forward to

organic produce, intelligent fl avor combinations,

and eye-catching presentations at CIRE restaurant,

as well as wholesome and authentic Indonesian

fl avors at The Warung.

Alila Villas Uluwatu, Jalan Belimbing Sari, Pecatu(0361) 848-2166, www.alilahotels.com

NEW CHEF IN ULUWATU

On May 16, Petite Terre Swimwear

launched its fi rst collection named La

Créole at Peppers Sentosa in Seminyak.

This new swimwear brand is inspired by

the Caribbean, where their tropical lifestyle

shares similarities to Bali’s. Available in

10 different women’s styles, Petite Terre’s

handmade swimwear features vibrant

colors, textures and on-trend shapes, and

is produced using 88% Italian recycled

fabrics – an important part of the brand’s

commitment to the environment. Petite

Terre also plants a tree for every swimsuit

purchased, so you can look good and do

good at the same time.

www.petiteterreswimwear.com

ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR

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THESE TRADITIONAL GAMES WILL REMIND

YOU WHAT FUN IT WAS TO PLAY SIMPLE

GAMES AS A CHILD.

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For most of us, technology

and hand held gadgets

dominate our time. Even

when on holiday here

in Bali, sometimes the

“demands” of your gadget can be

hard to ignore. Unfortunately, this

happens to me too.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

There was a moment a couple

of days ago when I noticed kids at

an elementary school in Denpasar

playing a traditional game during

recess. It reminded me of how much

fun it was to play with my friends as

a child, instead of interacting with a

screen the way many kids do these

days. Here are fi ve games

that I used to play as a

child growing up in Bali.

You might recognize some

of them – why not try them out

with your little ones?

ELEPHANT - HUMAN - ANTThis is basically the Indonesian

version of rock-paper-scissors. Your

thumb represents an elephant, your

index fi nger represents a human,

and your little fi nger represents an

ant. The elephant wins against the

human but loses against the ant. The

human wins against ant but loses

against the elephant. And the ant

wins against the elephant but loses

against the human.

How to play

• Say “Elephant-human-ant”

• Extend the fi nger of your choice

(thumb, index or little fi nger)

• Do this fi ve times consecutively

• The fi rst to beat their opponent

three times is the winner

CETESThis game was played by many

Balinese in the 90’s, not only by

children but by adults as well. The

game very much resembles hacky

sack. In the Tabanan area cetes

means to kick a ball, which

in this case is made from

frangipani fl owers. The

winner of the game is the

one who bounces the fl ower

ball off of their foot and

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into the air the most times without

dropping it.

To make a fl ower ball, collect 15-

25 frangipani fl owers. Hold the stems

together and tie them with a rubber

band or string. It should resemble a

tiny bouquet like the ones carried by

brides on their wedding day.

Invite 2-4 friends to play. With

enough people you can even divide

yourselves into groups. Use your

instep to bounce the ball; it will be

much easier that way. Also, try not

to bounce the ball too high!

your hand, then

repeat step 3

• Throw the ball

again and let it bounce

once, then collect two jacks

before catching the ball

• Continue until you’ve collected all

the jacks in one bounce. If you do

this fi rst, you’re the winner! But if you

fail to pick up the jacks on the fi rst

bounce, your turn is over and it’s on

to the next person.

BALE BUNDERThis is an outdoor game played by

six people. One person is “it” while

the rest are free. Draw a giant circle

on the ground that is 3-4 meters

in diameter and have all the free

people stand inside the circle. The

person who is “it” stands outside of

the circle and may not step inside.

That “it” person must attempt

to touch one of the free people to

become free themselves. This is the

BEKELTo play this game you need to

buy a toy set called a bekel. This

is basically a set of jacks and a

ball. You can fi nd this in any local

stationary store. If you’ve ever

played jacks before, you’ll know that

it can be played by as many people

as you wish. The game is played on

the fl oor, so have a seat and enjoy

the game.

How to play

• Flip a coin or do “elephant-human-

ant” to determine who goes fi rst

• Hold the ball and the jacks

together in one hand

• Throw the ball and let it bounce

once, then spread the jacks on the

fl oor and catch the ball immediately

• Throw the ball again and let it

bounce once, then collect a jack

and catch the ball before it bounces

again

•Continue until all the jacks are in Cetes

Bekel

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stick must be placed into a vase

without letting the sokasi fall

• If the sokasi falls, he or she must

stop and the next player starts

making their way from point A

• If you can manage to place a stick

in a vase at B, you’ll get 17 points.

If you place a bamboo stick at C,

you’ll get 8 points. At point D you’ll

get 19 points and when you make it

back to A you’ll get 45 points

• The total score for each player

is determined by the sum of their

points. For example, if someone

manages to place sticks at B, C, D

and A, their score will be 17 + 8 +

19 + 45 = 89

• The winning team is the one with

highest score from their players. If

you notice, the points you get at

each corner represent Indonesia’s

Independence Day: 17-8-19-45

(17th of August, 1945)

By Bayu Rahanatha

fun part, because the free ones will

taunt and tease whoever is “it” and

bolt to and from the edge of the

circle while trying not to get caught.

If they are touched, then it is their

turn to be “it.”

NUUT TITIThis outdoor game is relatively new,

created in 2011 by Mr. Made Taro,

a native Balinese who was inspired

by Indonesia’s Independence Day to

create it. It is played by two groups

of 3-5 people each.

The items needed include chalk,

four bamboo vases, four bamboo

sticks and a sokasi (Balinese

traditional container made of

bamboo), but you can also substitute

this with a thick book. Draw a

rectangle using chalk that is 5x10

meters. Next, place a bamboo vase

at each corner of the rectangle.

Using chalk, label the corners A, B,

C and D.

How to play

• The fi rst player starts walking from

point A with a sokasi on their head

and the bamboo sticks in their hand

(he or she may not touch the sokasi)

• Upon reaching point B, a bamboo

Nuut Titi

Bale bunder

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stories, and

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displays can be a journey in

themselves. They encourage us

to discover the history of human

civilization in a captivating

environment, transporting us into a

time tunnel and back into the past.

Unfortunately, young children

are not always as attuned to the

wonders of museums as adults

usually are. But you can instill

appreciation in them by introducing

them to places like Museum Kain,

with its extensive collection of batik

fabrics from around Indonesia

and interactive learning stations.

Afterwards you can take a trip to

the 3D Trick Art Gallery, in case

your kids need to be ‘bribed’ with

fun photo opportunities in order to

cooperate!

THE CLOTH MUSEUMUpon entering Museum Kain, you

will see hundreds of beige acrylic

pieces formed into the shape of

a giant caterpillar and hear the

TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT INDONESIAN HERITAGE

AT MUSEUM KAIN, AND THEN CONTINUE TO THE

3D TRICK ART GALLERY FOR A FUN PHOTO SESSION.

MUSEUM DAY

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recorded voice of Josephine ‘Obin’

Komara (one of the founders of the

museum) welcoming visitors.

Inside you’ll see an installation of

64 wood framed photos display the

history of batik cloth use throughout

the years, including the batik made

by Bin House. Bin House has been

producing Indonesian traditional

batik textiles since the 1980’s,

inspired by their own personal

antique collection of batik. Obin,

together with her late husband

archeologist cum batik collector Roni

Siswandi and their son Erlangga

‘Elang’ Komara, established

Museum Kain to encourage people

to develop a love for Indonesian

textiles.

The museum journey begins with

the inspiring presentation of 62 rare

batik pieces displayed on the wall,

a carefully curated selection from

the 600-some pieces owned by Bin

House. Every six months the pieces

on display are exchanged for others

to complement the selected theme.

“The museum aims to invite

visitors to explore the museum on

their own, without being interrupted

by a guide or piece of text placed

next to the collections. Once they

fi nd something specifi c they are

interested in, they can access the

multimedia technology via the

touch screen panel nearby the

cloth,” explained museum director

Annissa Gultom. In addition, visitors

can design and dye their own

batik through a multimedia game

operated with the touch screen

as well.

If you have questions, a

“storyteller” is ready to help you.

Risda, one of the storytellers,

Museum Kain at Beachwalk

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explained that in the past, only

palace (Keraton) members had

the right to use certain batik. An

example of this is the wave-inspired

Parang batik motif, which indicates

a higher social status.

In the future, Museum Kain will not

only display and share information

with visitors but will also be involved

in programs to help improve other

museums in Indonesia, providing

ideas on how to present history in

creative ways. The fi rst collaboration

will be with Yayasan Pecinta Budaya

Bebali and Threads of Life.

Museum Kain is located in the

Beachwalk shopping mall in Kuta,

on the third fl oor. It is open Tuesday

through Sunday from 10 a.m. to

7:30 p.m. and the entrance fee is

Rp. 100,000 for foreign tourists

(discounts available for Indonesian

nationals).

3D TRICK ART GALLERYThis gallery opened in April 2014

and is situated on a main road

(Sunset Road, towards the end that

is closer to Seminyak). It is a two-

story building with 35 paintings on

the fi rst fl oor and 45 on the second

fl oor, with various themes such as

the dinosaur age, beach life, science

fi ction and traditional Balinese life.

Thirteen artists from Korea, Central

Java and Jakarta professionally

painted these images using the

“anamorphosis” technique.

Anamorphosis is derived from

the Greek prefi x “ana” meaning

back and “morphe” meaning

shape or form. Anamorphosis is a

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is different from another. The oldest

anamorphosis work was “Leonardo’s

Eye” by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1485,

followed by Andrea Pozzo’s “Glory

of Saint Ignatius” on the ceiling of

the Saint Ignatius Church in Rome

(1691-1694). A modern anamorphic

artist is Kurt Wenner, with his three-

dimensional chalk art on pavement

that create stunning optical illusions.

At the 3D Trick Art Gallery,

visitors will be assisted by a guide

to make sure pictures are taken

from the correct angle. According

to gallery supervisor Amelia Cahya,

if pictures are taken from the right

point of view and supported by

the correct body language and

facial expressions, it can result in

a really interesting image. You are

guaranteed lots of giggles and a

camera memory full of photos to

bring home as souvenirs.

The 3D Trick Art Gallery is open

daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the

entrance fee is Rp. 100,000. There

are talks of similar galleries being

launched in the future in Kuta, Ubud

and even the Tanah Lot area.

By Anggara Mahendra

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Every Wednesday, the

dining tables are moved

into the gardens for al

fresco dining and then

from 7 to 10 p.m. salsa

novices and afi cionados alike twirl

around La Finca’s dance fl oor. “Even

the low season feels like high season

on Salsa Night!” said owner Thomas

Mack.

The earlier part of Sassy Salsa

Night is dedicated to getting

novices’ feet wet, with two

professional instructors—one male

and one female—on hand to share

IBIZA IN BALI? YES, PLEASE! LA FINCA’S

‘SASSY SALSA NIGHT’ HAS GAINED

MOMENTUM AS THE PLACE TO HONE

YOUR SALSA CHOPS.

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their knowledge. We noticed a few

nervous Nellies sitting around the

perimeter of the dance fl oor at fi rst,

but the instructors (from Salsa Bali

and Salsa Click Bali) were quite

encouraging, taking the hands of

those wanting to learn basic salsa

steps and expertly guiding confused

feet to the salsa beats.

Sisilia Tanjung, a fi rst time

participant in Sassy Salsa Night,

said, “I like how they seek out

people to dance. I’m too shy to go

by myself and the instructor was

very friendly. I’ll be back.

I want to learn salsa now.”

As the night progressed the music

got louder and the salsa regulars

began to arrive. Women in fl ip-

fl ops and fl ats quickly changed into

shiny-heeled dancing shoes. Brightly

colored fl ouncy skirts and dresses

completed the unspoken salsa attire.

By around 8 p.m. the dance fl oor

had quickly fi lled up. Paired salsa

regulars moved in tune to the sultry

Latin beats, their bodies pressed

tightly against each other with hands

clasped high above their heads.

They shimmied, dipped and danced

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backwards and forwards. Their

fl ouncy skirts showed just enough leg

to make dancing under a full moon

even hotter.

“We are a fairly new restaurant,

and we were looking for a way to

inject a different, cool vibe into the

restaurant,” Mack explained. “Salsa

is simple and fun. It has Latin roots

and fi ts in well with our concept. We

have a lot of regulars from Bali’s

salsa community.”

LIBATIONS & FOODDelicious Pina Coladas were the

featured drink on the night of our

visit. La Finca’s mixologist Deecee

has worked in Ibiza and prides

himself on creating his drinks with

only the freshest ingredients.

Our favorite was the Sangria.

The Sangria ‘El Rey’ Roja (red wine

Sangria with brandy and Triple Sec

orange liquor) had a tanginess to it

that paired well with the freshly cut

fruit. The Sangria ‘El Principe’ Cava,

made with rose, had a delightful

and fi zzy twist. At La Finca it is the

real deal, and not some inferior

drink masquerading as authentic

Sangria.

Ibiza is known as one of the

party capitals of the world, and

the very mention of it conjures

up images of thong bikinis

and pulsating electronic music.

However, Mack wants to show

diners the other side of his

Mediterranean homeland.

“La fi nca means farmhouse in

Spanish,” he explained. “In Ibiza,

you will fi nd many farmhouses that

have been turned into restaurants,

operated by families who often times

live on the property. What you get

is a warm, welcome, family-type

environment. The food is authentic,

rustic and unpretentious.” Mack’s

eyes sparkled as he looked off into

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the distance, perhaps thinking back

to the good times spent in Ibiza.

Their food is typical of traditional

la fi nca offerings, with everything

made from scratch. This includes

their bread, baked in a wood oven.

We were dazzled by the parade of

tapas that graced our table, from

Calamares Fritos de la Casa (crispy

fried calamari with black ink Aioli)

to Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician

style octopus, olive oil, sea salt and

paprika cooked to tender perfection)

to the sinfully decadent Patata

Ibicencas (crispy potatoes with

creamy cheese sauce).

We can’t resist anything with

chorizo, and the Croquetas de

Chorizo defi nitely made it on to our

favorites list. Unlike the potato-based

Dutch croquettes, these balls of fried

goodness are made with béchamel

sauce.

Spanish-style sharing is such

a refreshing way to dine, and La

Finca’s tapas are fi lling and easily

shared around the table. We

already have in mind what dishes

we want to sample on our next visit!

As for the free Sassy Salsa Night –

this is an absolute must-try. La Finca

is a cultural oasis offering diners

and dancers alike a taste of Ibiza

in Bali.

By Diana O’Gilvie

La Finca

Jalan Subak Sari No. 77,

Batu Belig

(0361) 274-0088

www.lafi ncabali.com

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GOOD MORNING, BALI!

Bali & Beyond (BB): You are both

DJs at Hard Rock Radio Bali. Some

listeners might think they know you,

but how would you describe your

personality?

Riri Djalil (RD): I’m a crazy, sexy, fun

and fearless female!

Budi ‘Bee’ Satria (BBS): I’m

stubborn, fun, fearless… well, except

I’m afraid of ghosts. I’m a romantic

and faithful too!

BB: What’s the best thing about your

job?

RD: The nice thing about being

a radio DJ is that I don’t have to

shower or put makeup on. I just

need to show up with my voice “on”

and my mind awake.

BBS: I can ramble on about

whatever I want and people still

listen and pay attention to me!

BB: What’s the hardest thing about

your job?

RD: Keeping myself from swearing!

BBS: Waking up early in the

morning and always being ready

with a “smiling heart” and “smiling

voice” despite my current mood.

BB: As radio personalities, you’ve

got to be up to date with all the

WE RECENTLY HAD A LAIDBACK CHAT WITH RIRI DJALIL &

BUDI ‘BEE’ SATRIA, THE DUO BEHIND THE ALWAYS ENTERTAINING

‘GOOD MORNING HARD ROCKERS’ RADIO SHOW.

developments in Bali. What is the

most interesting thing being talked

about lately?

RD: Land reclamation and the

Presidential election coming up.

BBS: The development of the tourism

sector and infrastructure challenges.

BB: That leads us to the next

question… what’s the most worrying

thing?

BBS: Safety issues and recent crimes

that have resulted in injuries and

tragic deaths.

RD: Agreed!

BB: We’ve tuned in and heard you

both use a mixture of languages,

but mostly you use Indonesian.

Tell us some Balinese and English

phrases that you often bring into

the mix.

RD: The Balinese phrase I use a lot

is “creng” – it’s a slang word for

woman and means “naughty girl.”

As for English, I fi nd myself saying,

“dude” a lot!

BBS: I use “nok,” “nae” and

“kenken.” The fi rst two are used

for emphasis and “kenken” means

“how.” In English I often say

“absolutely,” “so obvious,” and “you

don’t have to mention that!”

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RD: I fi nally got a boyfriend! So I

won’t be labeled as a transsexual or

a lesbian anymore. There’s nothing

wrong with that, but I am neither...

BBS: Hahahaha…

BB: Do you have a message for Bali

& Beyond readers who tune into

your show?

RD: We’re happy to be your wake-

up call in the morning, your mood

booster for the day! We hope our

radio show is always entertaining

and informative.

BBS: Thanks for tuning in and never

skip out on Good Morning Hard

Rockers! You might regret missing out

on crazy moments with Riri and me.

BB: How about a message for Bali

& Beyond readers who are on

holiday here in the Island of the

Gods?

RD: Grab Bali & Beyond for

your guide to touring the

island… wait a minute, you’re

reading this, which means you

already have. Good job!

BBS: On a serious note, I’m really

concerned about keeping Bali clean.

While you’re here on the island,

don’t forget to throw your rubbish

in the bins and not just anywhere.

I hope you enjoy Bali to the

fullest!

BB: Finally, what’s your hope

for Bali in the coming years?

RD: I hope Bali will remain safe

and fun.

BB: In this issue we hope readers are

inspired to dance, play and enjoy

the day. Name your favorite place to

do each of these things in Bali!

RD: My favorite place to dance is

Hypnotized, which is on the top fl oor

of Beachwalk. They play Progressive

Crossover. My favorite place to

play and enjoy the day… I choose

my room. When you often have an

audience, it makes you crave the

peace and quiet of your own space.

BBS: Hypnotized is my choice too.

But I choose Harvest on Sunset Road

for rendezvous with friends and

Ultimo on Petitenget Street for dinner

dates.

BB: OK, now name your #1 beach,

cultural site, restaurant and late

night hangout.

RD: My number one beach is

Double Six because of the bakso

(Indonesian meatballs in a clear

broth). Cultural site… I don’t have

one in particular but I recommend

going to the Ubud area. My favorite

restaurant would have to be EatWell

in Seminyak and favorite late night

hangout… again, Hypnotized!

BBS: My beach of choice is Batu

Belig. My cultural site of choice

is Penglipuran village in Bangli.

Favorite restaurant at the moment

is Velvet and late night hangout is

Hypnotized as well. Sorry for the

same answer. Sometimes we hang

out outside of work too!

BB: Tell us about a hilarious situation

that happened to you lately.

BBS: I hope that the development of

infrastructure will be able to keep up

with the development in tourism that

is moving so swiftly.

BB: Any last words?

RD: There’s never last words coming

me, because I’ll be around till death

do ‘words’ part!

BBS: Seriously,

Riri??

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IT’S NO SECRET THAT KEIHL’S PRODUCTS USED TO BE HARD TO COME

BY ON THE ISLAND, BUT NOW WE’VE GOT GOOD NEWS FOR

THE DIEHARD FANS OUT THERE. THERE ARE THREE NEW PLACES

WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR FIX.By Regina Indraswari

KEIHL’S KONFIDENTIAL

First, just to clarify –

nobody is paying me to

write about this topic,

nor is anyone providing

me with product (but

if someone would like to... I kid,

I kid!). I am but a humble fan of

Keihl’s who, until not long ago, had

to make trips to the capital or rely

on friends visiting the island from

abroad to “replenish my stock”

when I ran low. And I can’t possibly

be the only one!

Keihl’s has been committed

to helping people overcome skin

problems since 1851. With more

than 160 years of experience under

their belt, they have my vote when it

comes to skin and hair products that

produce positive results.

This is why I decided to share

with you the three places in South

Bali where you can now fi nd Keihl’s.

The awesome part is that all three

locations are quite different from one

another. One place offers Keihl’s pet

products, the next is actually a hotel

and the last place even has a special

Keihl’s consultation corner! Read on

to learn more.

STOCK UPThink Pink Nails is relatively new to

the island (less than two years old)

and already has quite the following.

It can be hard to book a beauty

appointment sometimes, as their slots

fi ll up fast! Aside from the almost

2,000 nail lacquer shades available

for your mani-pedi, you can treat

yourself to a macadamia oil hair

masque, a Biotherm body treatment

and a massage, not to mention the

array of Keihl’s products lined up

neatly near the drying station for you

to peruse.

There’s everything from Keihl’s

‘Scalp Purifying Pyrithione Zinc

Dandruff Shampoo’ to ‘Ultimate

Strength Hand Salve’ to ‘Orange

Flower & Lychee Skin Softening

Body Cleanser.’ You’ll also fi nd

makeup remover, alcohol-free toner,

overnight peels and anti-perspirant

and deodorant cream – the list

really goes on and on. But the most

interesting of the lot has to be the

Keihl’s products for canines.

Yes, you heard me correctly. At

Think Pink they sell Keihl’s ‘Cuddly

Coat Grooming Shampoo’ and

‘Cuddly Coat Conditioning Rinse’

for Rp. 300,000 each. These

gentle formulas were developed in

collaboration with dog grooming

professionals and will tame your

pup’s mane while leaving a light and

clean scent. Talk about a splurge!

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is fully booked when you visit, at the

very least you can leave with a bag

full of Keihl’s goodies for you and

your pup to soften the blow.

Think Pink Nails

Jalan Batu Belig No. 108,

Kerobokan

(0361) 918-8116

www.facebook.com/

thinkpinknailsbali

BEST AMENITIESI’ll be the fi rst to admit that one

of the things I look forward to

most about staying at a hotel is

being able to bring home the

room amenities afterwards. Bar

soap? Nail fi ler? Shower cap that

I haven’t used yet? Why, yes…

I do need all of those, thank you

very much. When you combine this

with the fact that the hotel’s room

amenities are all Keihl’s products, to

say I am “over the moon” would be

putting it lightly.

L Hotel guests will fi nd a selection

of Keihl’s amenities right beside the

sink, making their stay even more

enjoyable. The products range from

‘Ultra Facial Cleanser’ to ‘Amino

Acid Shampoo & Conditioner’ to

‘Crème de Corps Nurturing Body

Washing Cream,’ and of course their

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body lotion and daily UV defense

(SPF 50), which are very necessary

in Bali. The amazing thing is that

they are not stingy with their sizes,

and your amenities will last long after

you’ve left the hotel and the island.

On top of that, the L Hotel

is located very strategically in

Seminyak, just a stone’s throw away

from hip places like Barbacoa and

the Potato Head Beach Club, as well

as exquisite restaurants like Metis

and Sarong. There are 30 sexy

suites that come with personalized

butler service, ‘exhibitionist tubs’

and some of the biggest and fl uffi est

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area. Beachwalk is a favorite of mall-

goers and shopaholics on the island,

with numerous local and international

clothing and cosmetic brands.

Some recent additions include

Zara, Victoria’s Secret and Jakarta’s

own Glow Living Beauty. Glow sits

on the ground level and carries

prominent cosmetic and skincare

brands such as Shiseido, Anna Sui,

Lancome, Elizabeth Arden and you

guessed it… Keihl’s!

What’s special here is that they

not only sell Keihl’s products, but

they have an entire corner designed

specifi cally for consultations. The

pillows I’ve seen at any hotel and

resort on the island. Also worth

noting is their restaurant Lola, which

offers very tasty Indonesian fare.

L Hotel

Jalan Petitenget No. 8L, Seminyak

(0361) 894-7898

www.thelhotels.com

SPECIAL CORNERWho doesn’t love Beachwalk? Bali’s

newest shopping center is partially

open-air and boasts a direct view of

Kuta Beach, where you can watch

the sun set from their rooftop garden

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counter, which is equipped with

seats and mirrors, is the place

where customers can do a quick test

to determine the oil level on their

forehead and cheeks then have a

one-on-one consultation to determine

what skin regiment would best suit

their skin’s needs. If you are still on

the fence about what to purchase,

you can take home samples in small

sachets (for roughly 2-3 times use) to

test out the products that have been

recommended for you.

The Keihl’s product that they

champion at Glow is the ‘Super

Multi-Corrective Cream’ with beech

tree extract and jasmonic and

hyaluronic acids. This is said to

reduce the signs of aging in just

two weeks by lifting, fi rming and

visibly redefi ning skin contours.

Not convinced? Best ask the Keihl’s

experts on duty at Glow yourself.

Glow also carries fragrances for

men and women, and if you stop

by make sure to ask about their

loyalty program. As a member you

can collect points as you shop,

applicable at their Beachwalk

location in Bali and their Plaza

Indonesia location in Jakarta. Those

points are redeemable for special

gifts and shopping benefi ts.

Glow Living Beauty at Beachwalk

Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta

(0361) 846-4888

www.beachwalkbali.com

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We’re obsessed with the sunken seating

at the RIMBA Resort that is surrounded by

water (this snap was taken near the lobby).

As a meeting point before heading up to the

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Our cork board of photos, quotes

and fun facts that we picked up

while exploring in April

and May...

These photos from the Franksland Spring Summer 14/15 campaign really have us craving a quick jaunt to Gili Air!(Photos are by Mark Carolan, model is Tom S., make up by Antonina Dmitrieva and art & styling by Franklin)

Kukusan is a cute little steamed bun shop newly

opened on Sunset Road. It’s the perfect place to

grab a snack & drink after shopping on Oberoi

Street or to satisfy late night munchies!

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Jimbaran Bay has always been a great place to catch the sunset

while devouring a fresh grilled seafood dinner on the beach...

We stopped by CIRE restaurant at Alila Villas Uluwatu and were met by this gorgeous view. Lunch was equally mind-blowing -- such beautiful presentation and fl avors!

What does the Bali Safari & Marine Park do with the 1,500 kg of elephant dung produced daily? Why, process it into cute stationery and home decorations, of course! Check out their “Poo Paper Products” made on-site and sold in their gift shop. Made by combining elephant dung with discarded offi ce paper and brochures, collected rainwater and organic glue, it’s awesome how they’re turning waste into something new!

The Galungan holiday took place this past May

and all the neighborhoods were beautifully

decorated with tall and striking penjor lining the

streets. Above is a shot of a barong bangkung

being a ‘ham’ for the camera (pun intended)!

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IF YOU ARE SPENDING MOST OF YOUR TIME IN

BALI BUT CRAVE A QUICK 1-2 DAY TRIP OFF THE

MAINLAND THAT IS NOT THE GILI ISLANDS, THEN

THE LEMBONGAN BEACH CLUB & RESORT JUST

MIGHT BE THE PLACE FOR YOU.

CHARMING GETAWAY

There is nothing wrong

with the Gili Islands –

that intriguing trifecta

of tiny islands that

collectively prohibit the

use of motorized vehicles on land

but offer everything from snorkeling

and pumping parties to quiet corners

for honeymooners. However, those

who have already had their fi ll of

the Gilis or those who are looking

for something a little more off the

beaten path should consider Nusa

Lembongan for their next day trip

destination.

It’s perfect for a quick change

of scenery and a break from the

crowds of South Bali. And the great

thing is that it’s just a half-hour

speedboat ride away.

A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMPTraveling to Nusa Lembongan

requires just 30 to 40 minutes,

depending on sea conditions. All

you need to do is get yourself to

Sanur Beach where there is no

shortage of operators to choose

from, all offering regular departures

throughout the day.

The dry season (May through

October) is the optimum time for

surfi ng in Lembongan’s azure

waters. It is also when divers have

the best chance of spotting the

elusive sunfi sh (mola-mola). Visiting

during the rainy season is also

possible, as Nusa Lembongan has

less rainfall compared to Bali and

you will fi nd it quieter as well.

Unlike the Gilis, Nusa Lembongan

does allow the use of motorized

vehicles, so you can enjoy exploring

this charming little island at your

own pace by renting a motorbike or

even just a bicycle from one of the

locals.

SEE & DOAside from surfi ng and snorkeling,

there are also interesting places

easily accessible by bike or on

foot. An example is the seaweed

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farms, which can be fascinating for

those who have never witnessed

the seaweed harvesting process.

Once you’ve cruised past the

seaweed farms, hire a jukung boat

and take a leisurely ride through

the mangrove forests. This is a

relaxing, mesmerizing and highly

recommended experience.

Devil’s Tears is a rocky area in

the southwestern coast where waves

crash onto the land with gusto,

sending plumes of seawater high up

into the air – a truly spectacular sight.

In addition to the Devil’s Tears there’s

also Panorama Point, which is great

banana boats and interacting with

fi sh underwater via their Sea Walker

activity.

The resort, which opened in

December 2013, is located on

Jungut Batu Beach and overlooks the

famous Shipwrecks surfi ng break. It

offers 26 simple yet delightful villas;

all equipped with air conditioning,

a 40-inch LCD TV and a comfortable

canopied bed. Eighteen of the villas

feature a private pool while two of

the pool villas are two-bedroom with

a shared living room space. The

resort’s restaurant overlooks the clear

blue sea, as does their lap pool that

for ‘photo-ops’ and provides a lovely

panoramic backdrop for you and

your fellow travelers to pose in front

of. The yellow Suspension Bridge is

also great for photos and will lead

you to neighboring Nusa Ceningan.

HASSLE-FREE VISITIf you stay at the Lembongan Beach

Club & Resort, they can help you

organize a visit to all of the places

listed above. On top of that, they

offer a plethora of water activities

to choose from including snorkeling

at Mangrove Point, lazing on their

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is surrounded by roomy daybeds.

To minimize hassle, the

Lembongan Beach Club offers an

exclusive speedboat under the

Tjendana Corporation called the

Equator Speedboat, which drops

you off right on the shore of the

resort. There are two trips departing

daily from Sanur (9 and 11 a.m.)

and two returning from Lembongan

(1:30 and 3 p.m.).

You can also pamper yourself

at their Tjendana Spa, which uses

locally-sourced and 100% organic

materials from the land and the sea.

“Tjendana” itself means sandalwood

in Indonesian, and the spa has

three tranquil treatment rooms that

are open daily. Look forward to a

spa menu of relaxing massages,

facials, body wraps and scrubs.

Recommended is their “Balinese

Detox Package,” which incorporates

a Balinese coffee scrub to improve

micro-cellular reactions of the skin.

By Regina Indraswari

Lembongan Beach Club & Resort

Jungut Batu Village,

Nusa Lembongan

(0361) 737-282

www.balitrm.com

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PO

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So you’ve decided to

spend time in Bali?

Good choice. Now

comes the issue of

getting around. Taxis

are fi ne, but after a while you might

become frustrated over having to be

dependent on somebody else. The

other option is to bite the bullet and

get a scooter!

Lesson One: PROCURING A BIKERenting your transport is perhaps

the easiest part of your quest. Look

for a sign that says ‘Sepeda Motor’

and haggle for thirty minutes about

the daily rate. A question that will

most likely arise: May I have your

passport number? A question that

will most likely not arise: Have you

ever ridden a motorcycle before?

Hand over the cash and away

you go!

Lesson Two: BUYING FUELMore often than not, when you

rent a bike the tank will be near to

empty. If a petrol station is nowhere

to be found, the alternative is to seek

out a warung (small roadside stall)

and look for the Absolut bottles fi lled

with gasoline, stacked in rows on

wooden shelves.

These bottles will be emptied into

your tank via a small cone by the

proprietor. This gentleman might be

smoking as he performs this task, so

LIVING ON TWO WHEELS

DK R1 DE06.14

THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO

CHOOSING TWO WHEELS OVER FOUR, BUT

NOBODY SAID IT WOULD BE A CAKEWALK!

OUR CONTRIBUTOR PAUL V. WALTERS

ELABORATES.

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are, after all, going “one way” so

best get out of their way.

When it comes to traffi c lights, the

philosophy here is, “Seen one red

light, seen them all.” It’s best to be on

your toes and simply follow the herd.

As for intersections, these can be

a little confusing for the uninitiated

and the cautious. Lose the caution

immediately, because being polite

and allowing others to go fi rst

might leave you at that intersection

for a couple of days! The method

is to simply GO. Sometimes you

can close your eyes (but this is not

recommended). Remember, fortune

favors the brave.

Lesson Five: NAVIGATIONIt is best not to rely on your smart

phone and its clever built-in GPS,

because if you program a route

from Kuta to Seminyak, your phone

might tell you that you are in Jakarta.

Follow the signs, or better still, if you

can fi nd a local heading in the same

direction, follow him or her.

When it comes to road conditions,

unfortunately in the annual wet

season the roads take a pounding.

Potholes appear as if by magic and

on some roads the potholes are

held together only by thin slithers

of bitumen. When raining, these

potholes tend to fi ll with water so

it is advisable not to plough into

them with gusto as you try to splash

pedestrians on the side of the road.

be on your toes in case of fi re. Cost

for one liter? About 60 cents.

Lesson Three: LEARNING THE ROPESIt is strongly suggested that you

‘practice’ on a quiet road away

from traffi c so that you can get a

feel for your bike. This is important,

as you need to fi nd out if everything

actually works. Those that don’t

follow this procedure often times

fi nd themselves riding at night with

a headlight that has less illumination

than a candle.

Lesson Four: TRAFFICOkay, welcome to Bali. With the

introduction of cheap credit a

few years ago, the ownership of

motorcycles and cars has soared,

resulting in roads that are choked

with motorists. Do not bother to

read the road rules, as basically

there are none!

A few tips here – when

approaching a roundabout, your

fellow road users will assess the

business of the roundabout and

decide at the last moment which

way to go around it. If the left side

is a little busy, no problem, we’ll go

round the other way!

When accessing one-way streets,

the rule is, “But I am going only one

way.” Do not be surprised to see

a hundred bikes, a few cars and a

truck heading directly for you. They

It has been observed that riders

have disappeared down water-fi lled

potholes, never to be seen again.

Lesson Six: PASSENGERSNow that you are comfortable

and know your bike, you might

feel compelled to take a pillion

passenger on your travels. This is

a good thing. If you are feeling

particularly generous, invite a couple

more to join you.

A scooter can, at a squeeze,

seemingly accommodate up to

fi ve passengers at one go (with

luggage!). This is a wonderful way to

bond with family and friends. Do not

be surprised to see an infant perched

in front of a driver, while squeezed

in between the driver and his wife sit

another four children, waving merrily

at you as they whiz past.

Carrying large sheets of glass

between two bikes can also

be accomplished, although not

recommended. If you see a two

bikes heading towards you on a

one-way street and you think it

looks like they are carrying a large

sheet of glass between them, they

probably are. Best to avoid going

through the middle.

So there you have it, the basic

rules for getting around in Bali on

your own. It’s basically like a theme

park ride! And if that scares you...

take a cab.

By Paul V. Walters

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IN LIVING COLORUnder the direction of I Nyoman Purpa, the Purpa Fine Art Gallery

fi rst opened its doors in 1970 in Ubud. For years the gallery has

offered a unique selection of contemporary art by emerging and

established Indonesian and international artists, and some of these

artists who are now recognized worldwide include Walter Spies,

Antonio Blanco, Hans Snell, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, Miguel

Covarrubias, Arie Smit, Krijono and many others. I Nyoman

Purpa’s daughter, Ari Purpa, will continue this rich history by

heading up the Purpa Fine Art Gallery on Jalan Mertanadi No.97x

in Kerobokan. The gallery will have its grand opening on June 18

and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(4 p.m. on Saturdays). For inquiries contact 081999408804 or

[email protected].

By RosarOil on canvas 150 x 100 cm

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By Mohammed HarahapOil on canvas 110 x 120 cm

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By DanielOil on canvas 150 x 120 cm

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Above:Beyond The Pale - Marlén Hagemann

Right:Beautyriustic - Jul Hendri Steven

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By RosarOil on canvas 200 x 125 cm

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Above:Grandeur Of The Lost Century - Jossa Lukman

Left:Relaxare - Raissa Purnama

By SugitaAcrylic on canvas 150 x 150 cm

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By Iman RitmaAcrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm

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By RosarOil on canvas 250 x 150 cm

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BORED OF YOUR USUAL SPOTS IN BALI?

HERE ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES TO BALI’S

POPULAR HANGOUTS THAT ARE RELATIVELY

HIDDEN BUT HAVE THE ‘COOL’ FACTOR

IN SPADES. YOU’LL ESPECIALLY LOVE

THESE IF YOU ARE PART OF THE TWENTY-

SOMETHING CROWD.By Miko Harada

BALI’S COOL BACK ALLEYS

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FAYOLAThis cute little eatery is located in an

up-and-coming spot in the middle of

Seminyak called ‘Gang 14.’ Fayola

offers feel good all-day breakfast,

super scrumptious desserts and

an intimate shabby-chic ambience

perfect for lingering. Aside from

being an eatery, it is also a small

art gallery showing off a collection

of cool illustrations, and has a

small but fashionable shop upstairs

selling clothes and accessories from

numerous Bali-based designers and

brands.

Personally, I like visiting Fayola

during the day for brunch, but it is

also a great place to get your fi ll

of pre-party grub in the evening.

My personal menu favorite is their

simple yet deliciously fi lling Eggs

Benedict. The soft poached egg

is laid on top of a bed of glorious

bacon, sautéed veggies and a

toasted English muffi n. The best part

is the homemade hollandaise sauce,

smattered onto the plate and on top

of the eggs. As you run your knife

through the eggs, the yolk melts like

liquid gold.

As for the drinks, their Groovy

Green comes highly recommended.

It’s a smoothie made of a unique

mix of banana, apple and spinach,

blended together with yoghurt and

ice. You might think that it sounds

like a heavy drink, but believe

you me it is as smooth as, well, a

smoothie. It’s perfectly light and

sweet with hints of tanginess from

the apple and banana. Best of all, it

is as healthy as healthy drinks get.

Topping it all off is their brand

new menu item, adding to their

already impressive dessert roster.

The Choco Pot is a tiny tin pot that

packs a chocolaty punch! Though

small in size, it is not something to

be taken lightly. Try this and I wager

you’ll be back for more.

Fayola

Jalan Raya Seminyak, Gang 14,

Seminyak

(0361) 736-747

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Mojito mix. It is simple to make and

even more simple to drink, as it

eliminates the bother of Mojito herbs

getting caught between your teeth!

As for the taste – it is absolutely

refreshing! My only regret when

trying this drink was the fact that I

had it in the evening, when I can

only imagine how satisfying it must

be to gulp one of these down on

a scorching hot afternoon. Their

Watermelon Mojito will put you

back around Rp. 110,000.

I recommend visiting this cool bar

on weekends, which start on Friday

evenings here in Bali, where you’ll

fi nd awesome DJs spinning the decks

with chilled-out tunes.

Jealous Lovers

Jalan Raya Seminyak, Gang 14,

Seminyak, 0859-3507-3565 PHO

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JEALOUS LOVERS Situated in the same gang as Fayola

(gang means alley in Indonesian),

Jealous Lovers is a little bar with

attitude. If I had to describe this bar

in three words, I would say kooky,

fun, and laidback. It looks almost

like the bars you would fi nd in Gili

Trawangan, but more intimate and

less rowdy.

What I personally love about this

bar is the fact that they stick to their

motto of ‘real drinks made simple,’

whipping up great classic cocktails

like Negroni in the most nonchalant

manner. The drink I can’t get enough

of comes from their brand new

cocktail menu, the Watermelon

Mojito.

Sticking to their motto, the

Watermelon Mojito is made from

slices of watermelon blended with

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STRAW HUTIf you ask any hip Seminyak kid where

they’ll be going on Friday night,

they will probably say Straw Hut.

This restaurant and bar on a small

street just behind the Oberoi Resort

in Seminyak is hidden enough that

usually only locals know how to fi nd it.

Located on the same grounds as

Villa Kresna on Jalan Sari Dewi,

the Straw Hut is easily identifi ed

on Fridays by the swarm of people

outside the thatched roof structure.

The name Straw Hut is relatively new

and many people are more familiar

with Art Café, being the place where

all the artsy kids gathered to party

every week. Since changing its

name to Straw Hut, it has become

increasingly popular and is now the

place to go for the pre-party party.

Every Friday night this restaurant

transforms into a live stage for

popular Bali-based bands like

Garden Grove and Deep Sea

Explorers. Following the live

performances, DJs take the stage to

keep everyone hyped up all night.

Mixed drinks go for Rp. 50,000 and

there’s a 2-for-1 cocktail deal up

until 9:30 p.m., which guarantees a

great start to the night.

If young crowds and pumping

music is not your thing, do not

fret. Straw Hut also has a weekly

live acoustic music night called

Wednesday Acoustics. For those

looking to go out midweek and have

a relaxing night out with friends, this

is the place to go.

Straw Hut

Jalan Sari Dewi No. 17, Seminyak

(0361) 736-750

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NO NEED TO BE FIXATED ON RAZOR-SHARP TEETH!

THIS IS AN ECO-FRIENDLY ADVENTURE SUITABLE

FOR ALL AGES.

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When I was

asked to

swim with

sharks,

my fi rst

thought was “Heck yes!” Then I

became slightly apprehensive, but

attempted to calm myself down

by thinking, “They wouldn’t let me

do it if it was dangerous, right?”

Afterwards I realized it was the

experience of a lifetime, and I’d do

it again in a heartbeat.

I’d never been to Serangan

(a.k.a. Turtle Island) before, and I

soon discovered it’s a place worth

visiting for a variety of reasons,

especially for the opportunity to

swim with sharks.

Our eco-friendly adventure started

at the Agus Bar and Restaurant,

an easy place to fi nd from the

directions on the website. Bali

Sharks is conveniently located next

door where we were greeted by

our guide. After a quick rundown

on what to expect, we were fi tted

with neoprene booties and escorted

down a nearby dock to a waiting

boat for the 10-minute ride to Shark

Island.

RESCUED SHARKSShark Island consists of a fl otilla of

shark pools in the middle of the bay,

surrounded by beautiful beaches and

with tropical scenery in the distance.

Two covered structures offer ample

shade and there are three primary

pools, each separated according to

the type of shark; White Tip, Black

Tip and Bamboo Reef sharks. The

SWIMMING WITH

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Bamboo Reef sharks were the most

intriguing with their dark colored

rings resembling a bamboo-like

pattern.

Most sharks in the pools are

about a meter in length, with the

largest one on this adventure being

about 1.5 meters. All are rescues,

and without the help of Bali Sharks

they would most certainly have met

a dreadful fate from shark fi nning

– the practice of catching sharks,

removing their fi ns and dumping

them back into the ocean. All these

rescued sharks are rehabilitated and

eventually released back into their

natural habitat in the Gili Islands.

Our adventure started with a

briefi ng and hand feeding the

White Tip sharks from the safety

of the fl otilla. They’re quite docile,

and they routinely swim up to the

side taking scraps of fi sh right from

your hand if you dare. Otherwise,

you just get as close as you want,

drop the fi sh into the water below,

and watch a pseudo shark feeding

frenzy. They’re quite beautiful and

graceful creatures, as they swarm

below and boil the surface of the

water. They quickly swim up, grab

the food, and dart away to the

safety of the depths. The sharks are

contained by netting that extends

down 3-4 meters.

JUMP RIGHT INIf you are so inclined, and I highly

recommend it, Bali Sharks provides

snorkel gear and you can enter each

pool from a wooden ladder. From

there you can swim among them

and become one with the sharks.

The mere thought of swimming with

sharks gets the adrenalin pumping,

but once in the water they simply

become beautiful creatures gliding

gracefully past as they swim back

and forth.

Time after time we found

ourselves on opposite sides of the

pool swimming towards each other

encouraging them to swim through

us. Once they became habituated

to our presence, we were able

to reach out and cradle their fi ne

sandpaper-like skinned bodies as

they glided by. We found the Black

Tip sharks more curious and less

timid, swimming right up to our faces

as they narrowly avoided us. Never

did we feel threatened. It was a

wonderful eco-friendly experience,

and is suitable for people all ages

and swimming abilities.

Bali Sharks allows at least an

hour of swimming with the sharks,

which is plenty. Then it was back

in the boat and over to the Agus

Bar and Restaurant for some lunch,

refreshments and relaxation time

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to reminisce about our adventure.

After lunch we visited the Turtle

Conservation and Education Center

(TCEC), where we observed and

interacted with various species of

rescued turtles.

ECO-TOURBoth Bali Sharks and the TCEC serve

as rescue operations. Bali Sharks

estimates the number of sharks they

have rehabilitated and released

back into the wild since they began

at over 80. Therefore, the US $99

price of the eco-tour not only covers

a worthwhile adventure but also

helps a great cause. Bali Sharks

uses part of that money to purchase

netted sharks from fi shermen who

would otherwise cut off their fi ns and

sell them at market.

Bali Sharks is located in

Serangan, a quaint village isle

between Kuta and Sanur, accessible

over a short bridge and just a

15 minute drive from the Ngurah

Rai International Airport. It shares

convenient proximity to the most

popular Bali beach towns, and the

entire experience takes a minimum

of two hours.

But with lunch and the Turtle

Conservation Tour you should plan

to spend 3 hours or more. Finish

off with a visit to nearby Serangan

Beach for a wonderful morning or

afternoon excursion in Bali. Bali

Sharks hours of operation are open

from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and you

can fi nd more information on their

website.

By Bob Priest

Bali Sharks

Serangan (Turtle Island)

(0361) 996-5101

www.balisharks.com

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CONTRIBUTOR YOPPY PIETER CROSSES TAKPALA

OFF HIS BUCKET LIST, SHARING WITH US HIS

JOURNEY TO THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE.

Dusk was just around

the corner and as

the light faded, time

seemed to slow down.

I was in the midst of

making my way to the indigenous

village of Takpala in Alor, East Nusa

Tenggara, when a sudden feeling of

doubt came over me.

Takpala had been on my travel

bucket list for roughly two years,

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the Takpala elders when I arrived.

“Good afternoon.”

SACRED PYRAMIDSThe village is made up of “Fala-

Foka,” or sturdy pyramid-shaped

structures that I had the opportunity

to inspect up close. The shape of

a Fala-Foka and the organization

within it is based on original Abui

teachings and philosophy. All the

rooms are arranged to follow the

shape of the pyramid, while the

space in the tip of the pyramid is

reserved for sleeping and storing

heirlooms.

I stood on the second fl oor, the

bamboo fl oor creaking underneath

my weight, as a lamp illuminated

parts of the dim interior. Looking up

I could see piles of corn occupying

the space in the third fl oor, and at

ever since I learned about it from a

cultural program on TV. The beauty

and simplicity of the Abui people’s

lives was, for me, hypnotizing. From

that moment I promised myself I

would pay them a visit one day.

But so late in the day, I wondered

if the Abui would open their doors

for me? As it turns out, there was no

need for me to worry whatsoever.

“Hello,” greeted Martinus, one of

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Cultural Shifting-Takpala village is a living museum that moves with the daily movements of its people.

the very top were the heirlooms.

Back outside I looked at the

numerous Fala-Foka sheltered in

the shade of the tamarind trees.

My gaze then fell upon Martinus.

Everyone I had met so far had not

been dressed in traditional attire.

Christianity had made its way

into Takpala, but even so the

teachings had not affected their

animist beliefs about the moon, sun,

rivers, forest and the sea, passed

down from their ancestors. Certain

concepts of the Trinity are used as

guiding life principles, however the

Abui still build altars dedicated to

their “cosmic” beliefs. The altars

themselves are in the form of stone

piles where offerings are placed.

Asked if this complicated things,

Martinus answered simply, “No.”

A LIVING THEATERThe next morning I sipped brewed

coffee out of a fl oral glass while

gazing out at the stunning blue

Flores Sea. Martinus approached

and greeted me through burgundy-

tinted lips. “Good morning,” he

said. We then started our morning

with a rather serious conversation,

discussing Takpala and his identity

as an Abui.

Five years before Indonesia’s

independence, Piter Kafi lkae

(Martinus’ father) designated a plot

of his land on which to establish the

Takpala Traditional Village. This

decision was motivated by royal rule

on balsem (taxes). Up to that point

it had been diffi cult for royalty to

visit tribes in isolated locations and

charge balsem, therefore a move

to this more accessible area was

necessary.

According to Martinus, the move

did not change their way of life as

an Abui tribe. However, like it or

not, the culture of the Abui inevitably

experienced a shift. Although there

were still plenty of wild boars in the

forests of Alor, the Abui began to

think twice about their livelihood

depending solely on hunting. After

all, money had become a popular

medium of exchange.

Viewed from various angles, the

commercialization of Takpala culture

seemed fair, so sacred war dances

were transformed into cultural

performances. The government

organized the township and taught

residents to be economically aware

and to appreciate the value of

money.

An analogy that came up likened

Takpala village to a living museum

that moves with the daily movements

of its people.

CULTURAL PERFORMANCEAs the air got warmer, more and

more of Martinus’ relatives came

over in preparation for the “Native

Theater.” Woven fabrics were

wrapped around the bodies of the

women, whose hair hung loose

like the dangling branches of the

tamarind trees.

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Quiet Takpala had transformed

into a stage. To the left of the

performance area ropes were

stretched out with dozens of woven

fabrics folded up neatly and hanging

side by side, sometimes swaying in

the breeze. Soon after, a number of

European guests arrived.

All of a sudden the jingling of

anklets was heard. Martinus ran

around, dancing with muscles

fl exing beneath his jet skin.

His eyes darted, following the

movements of a sword, while his

body writhed according to the

choreography. I had no idea how

Martinus managed to dance like

that – wild and wonderful, yet at

the same time frightening.

At the other end a number of

women had formed a lego-lego

circle, their anklets jingling. Their

interlocked arms symbolized the

closeness and everlasting nature of

the tribe. The chants of Abui poems

echoed continuously.

They danced with sincerity, fully

aware that they were making a

show out of their heritage. It is true

that this decision to modify and

commercialize parts of their culture

is partly done to “appease the needs

of the stomach,” but on the other

hand, the performances also help to

preserve the teachings of the Abui

ancestors. In any case, I for one was

mesmerized by the experience.

By Yoppy Pieter

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TREASURE HUNTINGSURABAYA STREET IN JAKARTA OFFERS A WEALTH OF HIDDEN TREASURES FOR

THOSE WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME TO SIFT THROUGH IT ALL!

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Imagine numerous stores standing

side-by-side, fi lled with piles

of antique items just waiting

to be discovered. Some sellers

excitedly welcome shoppers

and encourage them to have a

look, while others wait patiently for

antiques hunters to stop by.

Most local collectors know that

Surabaya Street is an antique

hunters paradise. Located in the

Menteng area of central Jakarta, the

market is a 500 meter long shopping

arcade. If you wish to fi nd things like

gramophones, old cameras, vintage

table lamps or even old dated

stamps, this is the perfect place to

do so.

There’s no need to worry about

unpleasant smells – it is not that kind

of market! It is relatively neat but it is

far from being fancy, so don’t expect

an elaborate shopping area with a

huge parking area.

THE HISTORYIt all began in 1960 when some

second-hand-goods merchants

gathered collectively to try their

luck selling at a place called Pasar

Rumput. By 1970, the government of

Jakarta designated a spot for them

on the north side of Surabaya Street

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in Menteng. Then in 1974, then

governor of Jakarta Mr. Ali Sadikin

formally announced the spot as the

offi cial center for antique goods and

a Jakarta tourism destination. Later

in 1988, the government built semi-

permanent structures for the market.

After being announced a tourism

destination, the number of tourists

who visited this place began to

in Indonesia. If you are in Jakarta

but do not have time to visit other

places around Indonesia, this is a

good place to get an idea of the

diversity of the archipelago.

SHOPPING GUIDE & TIPSAntiques with historical value can

be very expensive. One shopkeeper

on Surabaya Street shared his story

of selling one of his goods for ten

million rupiah, which he believed to

be the highest that a merchant could

get from selling antiques there.

For those who are visiting with a

limited budget, you will have to be

a bit patient while sifting through

everything to fi nd your perfect item

at the ideal price. Bargaining skills

rise dramatically. Even the former

president of the United States Mr. Bill

Clinton took a tour of the market.

As of now there is a total of

184 stores. Besides antiques, you

can fi nd historical items like keris

(traditional Indonesian daggers),

old swords, Indonesian puppets and

even traditional handicrafts from

Java, Bali, Papua and other places

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same thing. Each shop has its own

style and fl air, and the fact that it is

not monotonous makes it really fun

to visit all the shops.

BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE…Your imagination will run wild here,

envisioning yourself diving in old

school dive gear or being at the helm

of an old ship with the wooden wheel

in your hands. You might even get

a fl ash of what it was like for Gajah

Mada, the powerful and inspirational

military leader from the Majapahit

Empire, to lead his men into battle.

But as a wise man once said,

nothing lasts forever in this world.

The market has seen its glory days

and sales have never been quite as

good as they were prior to 1998.

Some of the sellers even claim to

make sales only once or twice a

week.

After witnessing the market’s slow

decline, word on the street is that the

government has plans to transform

the area into something new. So if

you want to visit this iconic landmark

of Jakarta that has been around for

decades, you should do so as soon

as you can. They’ll be happy to

welcome you and provide you with

a memorable blast from the past.

Text by Erry M. Subhan

Translated by Bayu Rahanatha

are defi nitely needed at this market,

and it is best to spend lots of time

walking around, digging around,

and comparing prices before you

decide to buy.

Surabaya Street is in a very

strategic location – central Jakarta

– so you shouldn’t fi nd it hard to

get there. However, make sure you

avoid the rush hour and traffi c jams

by visiting after 9 a.m. and leaving

before 4 p.m.

An interesting thing to note about

this market is the ability of each

seller to create their own unique

ambience in their shop. Even though

they all sell antique and vintage

items, it is not row after row of the

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WORLD DANCE DAYThe city of Solo participated in World Dance Day on

April 29. In addition to representatives from the various

regions, there were also delegates from organizations

such as Erasmus Huis (The Dutch Cultural Center in

Jakarta) and IKJ (Art Institute of Jakarta). The parade of

2,000+ costumed participants danced all over Solo, from

the arterial roads to theater halls and amphitheaters. Solo

was the only city in Indonesia to take part in this festive

worldwide event, which went on for a total of 24 hours

(from 6 a.m. on April 29 to 6 a.m. the next day).

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GUARDIAN ANGELSThe annual I’m An Angel (IAA) charity event is returning for its 12th year, scheduled for

July 12 at Ku De Ta. Last year the event successfully raised over one billion rupiah to help

local communities in need, such as the children and families of Dusun Banjar Dalem in

Northeast Bali.

This year the IAA charity dinner is welcoming guest chef/owner David Thompson of

Nahm in Bangkok, which was ranked No. 32 in the World’s Best Restaurants and No.

1 in Asia. Guests of the dinner will have the opportunity to

make monetary donations, and there will be both live and

silent auctions to help generate the funds necessary to fuel

the IAA initiatives. These initiatives include the distribution of

school packages and nutrition supplements to school children,

socialization and coordination for a clean water supply,

hygiene awareness, and proper sanitation.

IAA is a charity founded in 2013 by Asana Viebeke

Lengkong, dedicated to empowering Bali’s rural communities

and improving their living standards amidst scarce resources

and socio-economic challenges. Visit the IAA website to learn

about making a donation and alternative ways that you can

help. For more information on the IAA 12th Anniversary Dinner

contact (0361) 736-969 or [email protected].

www.imanangel.org

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SEVEN COURSESOn May 9 the Swiss-Belhotel Rainforest held a sumptuous seven-course dinner

presented by Chef Kelana. Held at their Oak Restaurant and dubbed ‘A Night

to Remember,’ Bali’s culinary enthusiasts savored delicious Balinese cuisine

with contemporary twists by the chef who has hosted TV shows, cooked for

ambassadors and recently published an Indonesian cookbook.

www.swiss-belhotel.com

ON YOUR FEETThe famous Potato Head Beach Club got into the

summer spirit by holding a night of pumping dance

music on May 9, courtesy of renowned DJ and

music producer A-Trak. Prior to his performance,

partygoers from both outside and inside Indonesia

were warmed up by opening acts Pain O Chokolat

(Pigalle) from France and Hoodboi from the US.

www.ptthead.com

HAUTE TEAThe Bar at the Mulia Resort held a

dazzling Haute Tea Couture event on

May 16 with Indonesian designer Oka

Diputra. Invitees enjoyed high tea service

and a fashion presentation showcasing

Oka’s latest collection ‘Dunes,’ which was

inspired by the undulating contours of

sand dunes.

www.themulia.com

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BALI REMEMBERSThe community gathered at the Pan Am

Memorial site in Sanur on April 22 for

the 40th anniversary of the Pan Am

812 tragedy. The moving ceremony

included musical tributes and interfaith

prayers, and was made possible

through the generosity of Conrad Bali

Resort and Spa, Siloam Hospitals,

BIMC Hospitals, Narwastu Art

Community, Bali Community Choir, Bali

Advertiser and Bali Discovery Events.

2014 TREESIn conjunction with Earth Day, the

InterContinental Bali Resort and PT.

Jimbaran Hijau supported 2,000

volunteers in planting 2,014 trees along

Jalan Wanagiri in Jimbaran. Only

indigenous species that need to be

conserved were selected for planting.

The activity took place on April 26 and

involved students and the local community.

www.intercontinental.com

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LENDING A HAND

A four-day culinary festival was held in

celebration of the Gianyar Regency’s

243rd anniversary. The annual Gianyar

Culinary Festival was intended to

spotlight local culinary culture as well

as to encourage the area to become a

pioneer for ‘green’ products. The event

successfully set a national record for

creating the most number of sate lilit,

made by students from 45 local schools

in the regency.

On May 3 and 8, Keller Williams Realty Bali spent the day with children from

the cancer foundation Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Bali (YKAKB) and cleaned

Kuta Beach with children from local and international schools. Their ‘Red Day’

of service was supported by Circus Waterpark Bali, Miniapolis Bali, Bali Bird

Park and the Bali Zoo. www.kw.com/redday

INDONESIA’S FIRSTThe Indonesia Channel, Indonesia’s fi rst English-

speaking TV channel, is scheduled to debut in

June. The company’s CEO Dalton Tanonaka, the

channel’s Sales Director Indah Nugrohowati, and

their Marketing Manager Indah Ceylan attended the

introductory event for media and other stakeholders

in Bali on April 30 at the Grand Hyatt Bali.

www.theindonesiachannel.com

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Warehouse 82, a brand new creative event space

in Seminyak, had its grand opening on May 3.

The stylish and hip in Bali amassed to celebrate

the opening, and partygoers mingled and moved

to sets by DJ Nobody & Nocando, and Ganz.

The event was held in collaboration with the urban

brand Obey.

www.facebook.com/thewarehouse82

CREATIVE CROWD

CULINARY FESTIVAL

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AIRLINES

■ AIRPORT OPERATORTel: (0361) 751-011

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYSWisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor

Ngurah Rai International Aiprort

Call Centre: 0804-1-888888

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24-hour access: 08071-807-807

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■ DEPARTUREArrive at the airport two hours prior to

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International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport,

Tel: (0361) 751-011

CONSULATES

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234

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■ BRITAIN Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar

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Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005

E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ JAPANJl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066

E-mail: [email protected]

■ MALAYSIA Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta

Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373

E-mail: [email protected]

■ MEXICO PT Puri Astina Putra Building

Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568

E-mail: [email protected]

■ NETHERLANDS KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777

E-mail: [email protected]

■ ROYAL DANISH Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3

Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38

E-mail: [email protected]

■ POLAND Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C,

Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan

Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165

E-mail: [email protected]

■ SLOVAKIA Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118

Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477

E-mail: [email protected]

■ SPAIN Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11

Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296

E-mail: [email protected]

■ SWEDEN & FINLANDSegara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu

Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211

E-mail: [email protected]

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIAIstana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: (0361) 754-457

E-mail: [email protected]

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,

Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310

E-mail: [email protected]

■ TIMOR LESTEJl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar

Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092

E-mail: [email protected]

■ UNITED STATES Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426

E-mail: [email protected]

HEALTH&MEDICAL

Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot

more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most

hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali

Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms,

but not gastro-related infections. A fever along

with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed

antibiotics.

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic

drinks under various brand names are widely

available and are known to replenish body

hydration and replace fl uids. For discomfort,

diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea;

avoid fruits and spicy foods.

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas.

Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not

required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions

easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them

immediately.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit

before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at

reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.

Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun.

Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.

AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases

are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers

have multiple partners from around the world.

They are not checked for sexually transmitted

diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms,

available over the counter at pharmacies.

CLINIC&HOSPITAL

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC 24-hour emergency medical clinic services,

medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361

Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h

Medical Centre, international standard hospital

with fully equipped ambulances, emergency

room, intensive care unit, operating theatres,

radiology and pathology, ward rooms,

international and multilingual team of medical

experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and

invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361

Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h

Medical Centre, international standard hospital

with fully equipped ambulances, emergency

room, intensive care unit, operating theatres,

radiology and pathology, ward rooms,

international and multilingual team of medical

experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre,

Dental Centre.

Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363,

Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150

■ SILOAM HOSPITALS 24-hour emergency 779-911

Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali

Tel: +62-361-779-900

E-mail: [email protected]

■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro,

Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15

MUSEUMS

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA) Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm

■ ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 227-176

■ ANTONIO BLANCO Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551

open daily 8 am-5 pm

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMPejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352

Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays

■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran,

Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday -

Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends

■ GALLERY SENIWATI Jl. Ubud Raya,

Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485

■ MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059,

222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar

■ MUSEUM LE MAYEURTel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYAMengwi, open daily, but often unattended

■ MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074,

975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud

open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud,

Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com

■ MUSEUM RUDANATel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud

■ MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315,

Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan

TOURIST INFO.

■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)A one-stop tourist information complex of

ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,

Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central

Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2,

Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 756-175/76

■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICEJl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 222-387

■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja

Tel: (0362) 251-41

■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar

Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

INFO

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