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BALI &BEYOND NOVEMBER 2009 1N E W & N E W S I N F O I N D E X M A P O F B A L I C L A S S I F I E D C O L U M N S

N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9 VOLUME 11 NO. 114

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 C L A S S I F I E D C O L U M N S+

BALI & BEYONDT H E S U N . . . T H E S A N D . . . T H E S U R F. . . T H E C U LT U R E O F PA R A D I S E A N D O V E R 1 8 , 0 0 0 S U R R O U N D I N G I S L A N D S

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GENERATIONS

SUMBA SENSATION: SUCCESS

Bali Surf ing:

A Chill by the

GrillGENUINE YAKINIKU AT A PLACEIN JAKARTA SERVING 9-PLUSWAGYU AND A BONUS OF A BREATHTAKING CITYSCAPE

TRAVEL MEMORIES FROM A JOURNEY THROUGH SUMBA,EAST NUSA TENGGARA - EXOTICSPLENDORS OF INDONESIAS EAST


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TEAM TALK

NOVEMBERNUANCES

Om Swastyastu...

Welcome to our November 2009edition of Bali & Beyond and welcome

to the Indonesian archipelago.

With only a month ahead until wesee another turn of the year, we have

already received updates from ourhotel and tourism industry partners

with their full-fledged list of plansand programs that will welcome theturn into 2010. Well save them andlist them in the next edition for you.

This month, we share with you aninteresting range of features.

First up, in Craft & Culture we strollthrough the islands arts scene; thedevelopment of Balis art since the

19th century is no longer strictlyassociated with the needs of worship. Throughout the centuries of Balinesepaintings, it has also provided artists

with the room to express themselves,aid in the livelihood of the islands craft

society, and has always pleased thehearts of visitors who yearn for their

next visit to Bali.

Retreat and unwind in Invite &Indulge , where Kathy Petite recallsa luxurious retreat with absolutesolitude, just a walk away from thewild, vigorous heart of Seminyak.With a bit of action in the waves,through Action & Attractions welook at the islands next generationof surfers; kids are always eagerto immerse themselves in new andfun activities, including surfing.Magic Wave , a surfing communitynewspaper, holds a surfing contest

just for kids and its even open to

those still 4 years of age.

Bali-based humanitarian swimmerMonte Monfore and Australian swiminstructor Glenn Schapel recentlyteamed up for their second annualKids Day at the Pool for physicallyand mentally challenged children.Monte also has record-breakingplans ahead. Read about his latesthumanitarian effort and some of hisfuture plans through this monthsPondering Point .

In Profile & Portrait we meet upwith John Fawcett, who started hisfoundation to help people with sightand other health problems amongthe needy in Bali. The foundation hadalready run for 20 years now and hashelped around 500,000 people.

And in Beyond Bali , Tim Hanniganshares his travel memories of a

journey through Sumba in EastNusa Tenggara, where he also took his parents along to see the exoticsplendors of Indonesias east,and all flew home with smiles. Inthe nations capital city, try somegenuine Yakiniku at a place thatserves only the distinguished 9-plus Wagyu meat with the bonus of a breathtaking view of Bunderan HIfrom its upper floor.

We hope you enjoy your timeand adventures on the island andbeyond. And keep safe!Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

The Team

Fadil Aziz is a travel photographer whose mainpassion is capturing the archipelagos beauty. View

his portfolio at www.alcibbumphotography.com

team talk 11 .09 contri butors

Kathy Petite spends her time writing about tr avel,lifestyle, arts and culture. She also writes songs, and

is writing a novel she never gets to finish.

Ema Sukarelawanto was the Chief Editor of aBali-based periodical, and now he covers subjectsfor a national business newspaper as well as actively participating in arts and cultural events.

Tim Hannigan first came to Indonesia to surf the world class waves of Bali, but it was the potential for adventure on dry land that really got him hooked.

Donny Cahyadi is no stranger in our office. Hecontinuously feeds us with fresh photos by the day.

A shutter-happy guy who really enjoys what he does.


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Contributors FADIL AZIZ (ALCIBBUM PHOTOGRAPHY), DONNY CAHYADI, TIM HANNIGAN,

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November 2009 Volume 11 No. 114

20 CRAFT& CULTURE

THROUGH A JUNGLE OF ARTSBalinese paintings have provided artistsroom to express themselves, and have

always pleased the hearts of visitors withmemories of their last visit to Bali.

26 INVITE& INDULGE

PEACEFUL PRIVACY IN VIBRANT LIVELINESS

A luxurious retreat with absolute solitude,with your feet just a walk away from the

wild vigorous heart of Seminyak.

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con tents 11 .09 THE SUN.. . THE SAND.. . THE SURF.. . THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

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P H O T O B Y A L C I B B U M P H O T O G R A P H Y

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y T H E E L Y S I A N

SUMBA: SENSATIONSUCCEEDED

Travel memories from a journey through Sumbain East Nusa Tenggara,seeing the exotic splendorsof Indonesias east andflying home with smiles.

BEYOND BALI


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+12 NEW& NEWS

This months select news updatesfrom the islands tourism industry and whats new around the island.

56 BEYOND UPDATESNews updates from the tourismindustry and whats new beyond Bali.

60 COMMUNITY CALENDARSchedules, calendar highlights and

various happenings of interest, fromart exhibitions to special events.

64 SEE& SEENSnapshots of events andhappenings within the precedingmonth.

70 BALI MAPSMap of Bali showing specific tour-ism areas and places of interest, as

well as a distance scale betweenthe islands main destinations.

73 CLASSIFIED COLUMNSListings and product descriptionsfrom various clientele.

74 INFO INDEX Useful directory of companies andisland-based businesses.

con tents 11 .09 THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

COVERSurfing Generations(Getty Images)

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36 PONDERING POINT KIDS DAY AT THE POOLBali-based humanitarian swimmerMonte Monfore and Australian swiminstructor Glenn Schapel teamed upfor their second annual Kids Day at

the Pool for physically and mentallychallenged children.

38 ACTION& ATTRACTIONSBALI SURFING: GENERATIONSKids are always eager for new andfun activities, including surfing.Magic Wave holds a surfing contest

just for kids and its open to thosestill 4 years of age.

PROFILE& PORTRAIT

50 A CHILL BY THE GRILLIn Jakarta, try some genuine

Yakiniku at a place thatserves only the distinguished9-plus Wagyu meat, witha breathtaking view from its

upper floor.

CAPITAL CORNER

RAYS OF LIGHT John Fawcett's foundationhas helped around 500,000people with sight and other

health problems and theneedy in Bali for 20 years.

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y M A G I C W A V E

P H O T O B Y K A T H Y P E T I T E

C O U R T E S Y P

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The 1st Asia University Bridge Championships will be heldfrom November 8 14 at the Goodway Hotels & Resort, TamanMumbul, Nusa Dua. The Championship is organized by the IndonesianContract Bridge Association (GABSI) with the Indonesia UniversitySport Federation, Ministry of Sports & Youth, Ministry of NationalEducation and held under the authority of the Asia University SportFederation and Pacific Asia Bridge Federation. The Indonesia ContractBridge Association has organized several international sporting eventsincluding the World Youth Bridge Championship 2005, the Pacific AsiaBridge Federation Championship 2007 in Bandung, and the ASEANBridge Club Championship 2008 in Semarang.www.2009aubc.net

MIX OF STUDIOS, CONDOS

NEW& NEWS

OF DECKS... TRICKS N TRUMPS

The Bali Kuta Resort & Convention Center by Astonrecently launched as a stylish new condotel featuring a choiceof 267 studio rooms and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. As afirst in Bali, the Bali Kuta Resorts rooms and apartments come

in 5 different interior designs concepts that Aston refers to asModern Classic, Modern Minimalist, Modern Retro, ModernEthnic and Modern Exclusive. In addition, the Resort will offer alarge inner courtyard outdoor pool, a restaurant, poolside bar,meeting rooms and a full service spa. The resorts signaturefeature will be the Love is in the Air roof top lounge and barset to open later this year.Bali Kuta Hotel & Residences, Jl. Majapahit No.18, Kuta

(0361) 756-678; www.balikutaresort.com

NO GREEN WITHOUT BLUE...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts inBali recently announced that overUSD 5,000 had been raised by thefour hotels in Bali through a donationdrop box in the lobby of eachhotel, together with activities suchas open bid auctions and paintingexhibitions for the Anak Bintang(Star Children) Campaign. The hotelscame together to purchase helmetsfor children as a commitment to itscorporate social responsibility.www.starwoodhotels.com

STARSSHINE ON

The Nusa Dua Fiesta 2009 in October featured a week long series of festivities andenvironmental awareness programs including a coral transplantation and restoration program atthe Nusa Dua reef a day prior to the Fiestas closing on October 20. A turtle release was also heldthat saw the release of 1,200 hatchlings on October 19. The Nusa Dua Coral Restoration projectactivities had already begun with ecological research on the reef and marine biology in Nusa Duasince 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 degradedreef 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 stablesubstrates for coral and invertebrates, and as alternative diving and snorkeling highlights toalleviate pressure on the natural coral reef.

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The St. Regis Resort Bali presentsits sensational Wine Course series by4-time Wine Spectator Award recipientsommelier Harald Wiesmann, every thirdSunday of the month. Immerse yourself ina memorable day with Harald and delightin a premium 6 course degustation dinnerpaired with excellent wines. Price per personis Rp.3,500,000 nett, inclusive of lunch, winecocktail, wine tasting with hors doeuvre, anddegustation dinner with wine pairing.The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua

(0361) 8478-111; www.stregis.com/bali

Quiksilver announced itsconfirmation of internationallyacclaimed ACDC tribute band

Acca Dacca playing two gigsin Indonesia in conjunction withthe final event of the Coca Cola2009 ISC tour season, the 6-star prime rated Quiksilver Openat Keramas. Acca Dacca willrock the Hard Rock Cafe stage in Jakarta on November 5 and then theQuiksilver Open after-party at the Hard Rock Cafe Bali on November 7.

The presentation and award ceremony at the Centerstage will also seethe finals of the Roxy girls short short contest.www.quiksilver.com

PASSIONIN PETITENGET

NEW& NEWS

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 Malaysias low cost airline AirAsia. Thefirst hotels to be operated by Tune Hotels out of Malaysia, the companys no-frillsapproach offers extraordinarily inexpensive accommodations in which guests payfor such extras as air-conditioning, towels, toiletries and parking. The Tune Hotel inKuta 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 doublerooms and opening on December 15. The hotel group employs a self-service on-linebooking system, modeled after that of their low-cost airline that encourages gueststo book early to enjoy exceptionally low prices. AirAsia, through its Indonesian affiliateIndonesian AirAsia, flies to a large network of Indonesian destinations using Boeing

737-400 and Airbus 320 aircraft.www.tunehotels.com

ROCK, SURFN ROLL...

Mtis Restaurant and Gallery welcomes guests tocome and enjoy an entirely sensory dining experience. The

350-seat restaurant, bar, lounge and private dining is openfor both lunch and dinner and offer diners exciting FrenchMediterranean cuisine passionately crafted by Chef-OwnerNicolas Doudou Tourneville. Kafe Warisan closed on October3 to make way for the all-encompassing Mtis. Mtis isopen for lunch at 11:00 a.m., dinner seating starts at 5:00p.m., with the bar and lounge open until 2:00 a.m. It alsointroduces its new high tea, lounge and private dining menu.Reservations are necessary. Mtis Restaurant and Gallery,Jl. Petitenget No. 6, (0361) 737-888; www.metisbali.com

KEEP ON WINING


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The Commonwealth Bank Tennis

Tournament of Champions will presentthe highest level of tennis expertise in theworld, featuring 12 top ranked winners from 30International Womens Tennis Association (WTA)tournaments conducted all around the world thisyear, leading up to the season-ending finale at theBICC The Westin Resort Bali from November 4-8.

The champions will be competing in an innovative12-woman round robin singles format. Playershave earned titles this year in an international seriestournament, and as this goes to press the latestwinner was Samantha Stosur (AUS), picturedabove, who triumphed in the October 12 JapanWomens Open Tennis in Osaka. The last of theseries is to be announced from the October 19BGL-BNP Paribas Open, Luxembourg. The womenwill compete for the $600,000 prize money, and a$1 million bonus will be given to any player that haswon three of the 30 International Series events, andthe Tournament of Champions.www.commbanktennis.com

NEW& NEWS

The Ramada Resort Camakila held its soft openingon September 7 in Legian. The resort is Balis newest chicresort featuring a swimming pool with shady lounges, a SalilaSpa, two stylish restaurants serving international cuisine - the

Tao Beach House overlooking the sea and Azaa Restaurant,and a lobby lounge clubhouse. All guests of the 117 roomsand suites can enjoy their own private balcony with highcoral stone walls for privacy. Rooms at the new resort arefully air-conditioned, equipped with wi-fi and furnished with amodern Balinese approach.Ramada Resort Camakila, Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna,Legian Kaja, Kuta (0361) 752-877

www.ramadaresortcamakila.com

CHAMPIONS CLASH

LIVELY IN LEGIAN

BRISBANE -BALIGaruda Indonesia is considering re-establishing its flight service betweenBali (Denpasar) and Brisbane, Australia this month. The re-examination of theviability of putting Brisbane back on the Indonesian carriers Australian gatewayscomes on the heels of the recent termination of service to Darwin and an ongoingevaluation of route efficacy. The re-opening of the Bali-Brisbane run is part of ageneral route restructuring and efforts to maximize the revenue produced by thecurrent fleet. The current competitive setting demands that Garuda cannot affordto fly to destinations only once or twice in a week.www.garuda-indonesia.com

Melia Bali achieved its third prestigious TUI Award and was voted among the mostpopular 100 holiday hotels in the world,awarded the TUI Umwelt Champion 2009by one of Europes largest tour operators

TUI Germany. TUI honored 100 hotels in22 countries in the 2009 EnvironmentalChampion Award based on sustainableenvironmental resort management practices(www.tui-ecohotel.de). It is a stunningachievement for Meli Bali, the only hotel in

Asia Pacific to be honored by this Europeanorganization. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua(0361) 771-510; www.meliabali.com

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TAKE A PLUNGE!Bali Hai Diving Adventures , Balis premiere divecompany with a 100% safety record for over 18 years,announces the appointment of Andrew Sutherlandas Dive Manager. Andrew brings his impressive

background as a dive instructor, specialist diveguide and dive operations manager to Bali Hai Diving

Adventures. He will oversee the day-to-day operationof the 20 staff as well as to implement new ideas anddirections to expand Bali Hais customers enjoyment of diving. His degree in Marine Science from a top UnitedKingdom university as well as his experience in marinework serves him well in ascertaining and carrying outBali Hais commitment to marine conservation and theenvironment. 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 inlush tropical surroundings. Two pool villas indulge guests with spectacularocean views. Each villa has a private terrace and an 11m private pool, andcomes with majestic beds, private dining areas and beautiful gardens.Guests may take the option of dining at the gazebo while enjoying thebeach over the ocean, and Personal Butler service is available to pamperguests. Direct access to the white sands of Sanur Beach from the villa isanother privilege. The Pool Villa Club will provide guests with a memorableholiday in Bali.Sanur Beach Bali, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur(0361) 288-011; www.sanurbeach.aerowisata.com

Padma Resort Bali welcomes itsnew Executive Sous Chef Raul Deschu.Hailing from Romania, Raul Deschu isa talented and experienced chef havinggained much experience while workingin Germany, Malaysia, Dubai, Austriaand Thailand. Having a passion forknowledge about food and recipes fromaround the world is what best describesRaul. In addition to his friendly andhelpful personality, Raul enjoys ridingaround and exploring his new homeon his motorbikes. With Rauls arrival,Padma Resort Bali ensures additionalvarieties to its Food and Beverageoutlets and programs, all to create amore memorable resort experience withthe renowned Balinese hospitality touch.Padma Resort Bali, Jalan Padma No.1, Legian, (0361) 752-111www.padmahotels.com

ROMANIANN RECIPES

Bluefin is an intimate, funky Japanese fusion restaurant that features four distinct diningareas including a Tatami table in an air-conditioned sidewalk area. Inside, a sushi bar isbordered by a full display of fresh seafood, fish, and meat. Another niche offers lounge-style seating with an ambience. A wine cellar is enveloped in glass panels with a varietyof wine selections. As for the food, you can look forward to a culinary adventure that

blends traditional Japanese ingredients with cooking styles from around the world. Likean accordion, the pictorial menu expands past soup and salads to arrive at Robatayakiskewered delicacies. Bluefin, Kuta Sidewalk Complex, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta(0361) 764-100; www.rama-restaurants-bali.com

FUNKY, FUSION

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CRAFT &CULTURE

T he development of Balis arts surely relatesto various foreignencounters that in turnhave contributed to itswealth. At least India,

China, Java, Islam, and Europe havebrought in their important share of attributes.

India was first to enter the scene,bringing with it big themes such as theRamayana and Mahabharata epicsthat are frequently portrayed in theKamasan style works of art. Chinafollowed, arriving with its architecturaltraits, painting techniques andintroducing the use of ink. Before thisintroduction, Balinese artists made useof plant-derived saps and minerals ascolored liquids. The Islamic world alsocontributed various decorative elements.

Their religious tenet, which avoids the

portrayal of human and animal forms,provided more leeway for decorativeelements that often depict vegetal forms.Java, Balis nearest neighbor, has longprovided inspiration for Bali. Political andreligious proximity made possible the closeresemblance of artistic inheritances.

The latest contributors were theEuropean countries. The arrival of Europeans in Bali was very important inthe development of the islands arts. Theydid not only introduce paper and canvasas mediums but had larger roles in the artcommunity.

Among the foreign names that visitedBali in the early 20th century, the twomost prominent were Rudolf Bonnet andWalter Spies. The arrival of these foreignartists was well received by Cokorda Gede

Agung Sukawati of the Puri Ubud palace. The nobleman of the Ubud palace sawthat their arrival would at least mean a

Througha Jungle of Arts

The development of Balis arts since the 19thcentury is no longer strictly associated to the

needs of worship; it also owes its changes toforeign influences and the rapid development of tourism. We now have roughly divided art into

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Souvenirs would usually be comprised of somethingunique that would act as a memento of the island.

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significant leap in the development of artin Bali.

On January 29 in 1936, togetherwith several Balinese and Dutch figuresthey founded the Pita Maha. Pita Mahain ancient Javanese means high nobleancestry. This was believed to be thefirst Balinese artists organizational entity.

The role of Pita Maha was paramount inopening marketing outlets for Balinesepaintings and woodcarvings. Theorganization then successfully held theirfirst Balinese painting exhibition abroadand promoted Bali art internationally.

The emergence of Pita Maha wasfollowed by the formation of variousartist communities and art schools. AtPenestanan there emerged The Young

Artists in 1958, an art school that

presented bright colors throughout theirworks. The Pengosekan School and theBatuan Miniaturist School were foundedsoon after.

The arts in Bali continued to developwhen Balinese youth pursued formaleducation in arts such as at the Indonesia

Arts Institute (or ISI) in Yogyakarta andcarried out comparative studies in otherareas such as in Jakarta and Bandung,West Java.

Two-dimensional art has long beenattached in the lives of the Balinese.

Archeological finds reveal that the artin Bali traces back to the 11th century,during the ruling times of Anak Wungsu.

Ancient inscriptions were found withseveral wayang motifs depicting the Hindugod Siwa.

Fine art not only evolved in regardsto themes, visuals

and techniques,

but also inmarketing aspects.

This highlighteda new era for the

development of the arts in Bali.


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These motifs persisted up until the 19thcentury. This further evolved and is now

known as the Kamasan style of paintings,relating to the name of the village wherethis style was developed. Later on, thearrival of the Europeans started to bring achange of themes. Natural landscapes andbare-breasted female figures emerged asnew premises in the art.

Fine art not only evolved in regardsto themes, visuals and techniques, butalso in market aspects. This was a new

era for the development of arts in Bali.In the beginning, the art forms were

meant for the communitys interest andreligious purposes and most works wereanonymous creations. Gradually it haschanged towards a more individualisticand commercial mannerism.

Incessant promotion of Bali abroad byforeigners, the likes of Bonnet and others,brought more foreign visitors to Bali.Several among them took up residenceon the island but most returned to their

homeland with many stories to tell and withsouvenirs from Bali.

Souvenirs would usually be comprisedof something unique that would act as amemento of the island. And most of thechoices leaned towards Balinese art pieces.

Yet very high artistic value renderedit impossible for these fine pieces to beeasily afforded. Classical Balinese painterssuch as Gusti Nyoman Lempad would notgive away or sell their works of art.

The demand for art items is very high,which in turn urges on peoples creative

side for mass and communal productionof the items. Paintings are made in largenumbers, and ideas need not be originaland often tend to be copies of a morefamous work of art; at times one paintingcould be done by several people by asystem of task distribution.

These products are then sold byhawkers or distributed at art shops intourism areas. Now these paintings aremore appropriately called craft ratherthan art and can be easily found at craftcenters such as those of Ubud, Sukawati,and the Kumbasari markets, or at souvenirshops such as the Erlangga outlets

At Penestanan there emerged The Young Artistsin 1958, an art school that presented bright colors

throughout their works.

Pita Maha provided a fresh breeze for thedevelopment of arts in Ubud and its surroundingvillages.

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in the heart of Denpasar. Prices varywidely depending on their frame and thedimensions.

Fortunately, in reality not all art hasbeen transformed into craft. There still areBalinese artists that hold high their artisticidealisms. They work with their flowingartistic spirits and critical thoughts thatcontinue to produce original ideas.

Paintings that fall into fine art canbe viewed at the many museums andgalleries in the locality of Ubud. Thesegalleries generally hold routine exhibitions.

They present and display the newestworks of art from artists of high artistictalent. Several galleries that regularlyhold exhibitions for public viewing are thelikes of Komaneka, Tony Raka, Hanna

Artspace, Sika, and Gaya Fusion in Ubud.In the south, there are also the likes of Biasa Artspace in Seminyak, or KendraGallery in Petitenget.

A report issued by the Bali ProvincialDepartment of Industry and Trade showsthat the value realization of paintingexports in the first semester of 2009achieved USD 1.5 million. The salenumbers of painting crafts are relativelyhigh. This makes up one among the manywinning craft items of Bali. So Indonesiansociety has quite benefitted from therelatively high levels in foreign exchangefrom the export of paintings.

Throughout the long 10 century journeyof Balinese fine art, now they are no longerregarded only in religious worship buthave also provided artists with room toexpress themselves, aid in the livelihoodof the islands crafting society, and havealways pleased the hearts of visitors whoremember their last visit to Bali, with finememorable pieces.

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

Photos by Donny Cahyadi

The value realizationof painting exports

in the first semester of 2009 reachedUSD 1.5 million.

The sale numbersof painting crafts are

relatively high.

Hotels have also picked up on the highregard for art as an attractive force for theirvisitors. Several hotels have dedicatedspecial spaces for exhibits. These hotels,to name a few, are the Four Seasons atJimbaran Bay with its Ganesha Gallery,which routinely holds exhibitions of art, and

Alila Ubud, Maya Ubud and Griya Santrianin Sanur.

The works of art displayed at thesefamous galleries then have then inspiredpainters in their future works. At least theyhave become in the know on what kind of feature is currently becoming the trend, sothey would produce more of that kind.

This is indeed not quite positive inthe aspects of fine art. Yet on the otherhand it is benefitting the craft community.Children involved in painting crafts are ableto add to their pocket money. Farmersand housewives are able to gain additionalincome. Indonesia benefits from it all.

Fortunately, in reality not all art has shiftedtowards craft. Below is Made Wianta, Balis artmeastro in one of his art installations.

P H O T O B Y N G U R A H P R I M A R T A

P H O T O B Y E M A S U K A R E L A W A N T O


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INVITE &INDULGE

PEACEFUL PRIVACY IN VIBRANT LIVELINESS


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Imagine after passing allthat hustle and bustle in

one of Balis most famous

areas, you could put your feet up at a serene,secluded tropical green

lush Eden of peaceand privacy.


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that hustle and bustle in one of Balis mostfamous areas, you could put your feet upat a serene, secluded tropical green lushEden of peace and privacy.

A sigh of relief. Now I know why it iscalled Elysian. Like its meaning, it is aparadise. After washing my dry throat(thanks to the scorching sun of Bali) with arefreshing welcome drink at the receptionlounge, I was ushered to my villa. As Iwalked past the 25-meter swimming pooledged by an array of comfy shady cabanasand the Rush Bamboo Restaurant & Bar,

I suddenly felt the urge to plunge into thepool and immerse my hot and weary self inthat cool clear water. But wait a minute; Ihave my own private pool in the villa.

Hmm, so maybe that could wait, Ithought. But those lovely cabanas? Oh,I made a vow to myself that I wouldntleave the place without deflowering oneof those cool chill-out mattresses. I mean,isnt it such a perfect spot to relax in a lazysemi-sitting pose, playing footsy with yourbeloved one, while bitching about life overa glass of Baileys-Kahlua on the rocks? Id

Y es. Its true. Seminyak is known as the noisy,dynamic heart of Bali,crowded with thoseseem-to-be-endlessfashion boutiques sitting

side-by-side with various shops of artand antiques and whatever the touristscan grab as souvenirs from their holidays,together with appetite-whetting restaurantsof different international cuisines, sparklingnightclubs and pumping bars, you nameit, its all there. So imagine after passing all


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Speaking of

design, The Elysianraises the bar very high. The

hip contemporary furniture makes a

nice marriage withthe cutting-edge

interior.

Facing the queen-sized bed was an entertainmentcenter with a at screen TV with a DVD/VCD/CDplayer, plus Wi-Fi Internet.

save that for the evening. There are only 26 villas in The Elysian,

each complimented by an 8-x-3 meterprivate pool nestled in a bushy Balinesegarden. Looking up, I noticed the wallsare tall enough to keep out the neighbors.Or shall I say, to keep my own DolbySurround-sound voice from them?

Speaking of design, The Elysian raisesthe bar very high. The hip contemporaryfurniture makes a nice marriage with thecutting-edge interior. The high ceilingand huge windows create such a sunny,

bright, airy feel to the already spacious140-square meter villa, with the design of

foldable doors and windows that makes itrefreshing. To my delight I spot a cute tiny

sleek iPod Nano already filled with heapsof various music, matched with a Bosesound system. Turning my head towardsthe left corner lounge, there was thiscozy couch with bolsters and pillows anda whirling ceiling fan that moved gently.

The dining area was nicely equipped witha table and four chairs, a mini pantry, acoffee maker, and a basic first aid kit. Butwhat made my eyes stop for a secondwere the honeymoon tools. Well, havent

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with its large sunken bath, I entered intothe bedroom. Facing the queen-sized bedwas an entertainment center with a flatscreen TV with a DVD/VCD/CD player, plusWi-Fi Internet (just in case you find it moreinteresting to send ice cream to someoneon FaceBook than to hit the nearby clubsor sip cocktails at Ku De Ta, which is justwithin walking distance.)

If you happen to be a honeymooner orcome as a couple of drunken-lovebirdscraving some intimate moments, TheElysian also knows how to spoil you.

After enjoying a two-hour spa pamperingthat knocked me flat from head to toe,finished by a warm flower bubble-bathand ginger tea on the side, me and mypartner (who had to be slapped to get himback to reality from his spa-dreamland

slumber) walked back to the villa to findour private pool adorned by candles andlovely floating heart-shaped rose petals ona wooden square and a table set alreadyfor our next joy: The private in-villa candlelitdinner. What bliss.

The rest of the stay, as you canimagine, was nothing but a luxuriousretreat with absolute solitude surroundedby the endlessly smiling staff, our feet justa few steps away from the wild, vigorousheart of Seminyak. Yes, its true. If you canhave both of these worlds, why not?

Text by Kathy Petite

Courtesy photos

The Elysian Boutique & Villa Hotel18 Jalan Sari Dewi, Seminyak (0361) 730-999; www.theelysian.com

There are only 26 villas in

The Elysian, eachcomplimented

by an 8x3-meter private pool

nestled in a bushy Balinese garden.


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John Fawcett started his foundation tohelp needy people in Bali that had sightand other health problems. The foundationhas already run for 20 years now and hashelped over 500,000 people.

Bali were the lack of suitable technologyand expertise and high medical costs.

John was born and grew up in Australia. A successful life and wealthnever seemed to be enough to him, andthere would be the tendency to becomemore materialistic. Then an accidenthappened where he was hospitalized andtreated for 2 years and 10 months.

That accident made me realize that Ihad the wrong point of view. I had a house,a car, money, and other materialisticwealth, but none of them could save mefrom death. The most important thing inlife is to be able to breath, to see the sunshine in the morning, and to have truefriends, said John. After the accident,he had to take early retirement from theuniversity where he lectured.

Then he got his true friend in Bali. It wasIda Bagus Mantra, the late former Governorof Bali who held office from 1978 to 1988.

They met through a shared interest inceramics and often had breakfast anddiscussions together. When John had hisaccident, Mantra sent him a photo of the

Tanah Lot temple. Mantra said he arrangedfor prayers to be offered at the temple forJohns recovery.

John believed that Bali was the bestplace for his recovery. He lived in Bali fortwo years but wasnt really doing anythingsubstantial. Mantra admonished him

John Fawcett declared,52,000 Balinese sufferedblindness, 42,000 of whichhad cataracts, as he showed

Bali & Beyond his data on ourvisit to his office. Blindness is

a serious and daunting problem in Bali.Loss of sight is not only a physical

health problem but it is also apsychological and social one. A blindperson will undergo immense mentalpressure when facing the reality thathe cannot see anymore. He would feelas if his freedom was taken away fromhim, facing his future in utter darkness.

This feeling is often followed by despair,realizing that medical treatment costs arebecoming higher and that he is getting tooold to recover as well. The money wouldbe better used in fulfilling his childrens andgrandchildrens needs. The social problemcomes when the blind person becomesunproductive and dependent.

John Fawcett has helped to find asolution to this problem. Not an easy task indeed. He found that the main stumblingblocks to solving the cataract problem in

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with words he well remembers, You arewelcome to stay in Bali but it is not goodfor you to do nothing. Lets think aboutwhat we can do for the people of Bali.

So he looked around and observedseveral health problems in Bali. The healthlevel of the average Balinese was quitelow, due to medical expenses that notmany people could afford. He saw manykids with cleft palates and older peopleblind due to cataracts. But what could hedo? He had nothing at that time.

He started thinking about how hecould help people with cataracts. Balinesedoctors could do cataract operations butwere only removing the cloudy lens andnot implanting a new lens because theybelieved that implanting a lens in the eyewas too risky. So the outcome for thepatients was not good. John arrangedfor one of the Balinese surgeons tostudy cataract surgery overseas and alsoarranged specialist ophthalmologists from

Australia to visit Bali for short teachingperiods. This was the beginning of themobile eye clinic program that was warmlyreceived by the Governor of Bali and theBali Department of Health, with blessingsfrom the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.

The idea of the mobile clinic was totake the service to the patients in theirvillages. Poor, blind people are unable totravel far beyond their villages, and the

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mobile clinic solved this problem. Sincethat time, over 26,000 people have hadsight restoring operations in this program.

John carries out these humanitarianactivities in Indonesia under the auspicesof the Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia(YKI) or Indonesian HumanitarianFoundation. YKI is supported by the

Australian foundation, The John FawcettFoundation. Now they not only help peoplethrough cataract surgeries but also providecleft lip and palate surgery, wheelchairs,educational assistance, medical equipmentand most recently, artificial eyes. Theseactivities now extend to other provinces,with active programs in Lombok andKalimantan.

These are the real humanitarians,John said pointing to a photo of the YKIstaff working in a remote area screeningvillage people. All of the YKI staff are verydedicated Indonesians.

Now there are three mobile clinicstravelling out to remote villages in Bali. In

a single day the team screens about 500people, providing eyeglasses to those withrefraction problems and doing cataractoperations. All the treatments are providedfree of charge to the patients.

To optimize its efforts, YKI cooperateswith government departments in each of the regencies, with village heads, and withthe Bali Coordinating Council for SocialWelfare Activities (BKKKS).

John is now 77 years old, so itshould be time for him to relax and enjoyretirement, but the fact is that he is still

John is now 77 years

old, it should be time for him to relax and enjoy retirement. But the factis that he is still busy helping people achievebetter health and better eyesight.

busy helping people achieve better healthand better eyesight.

The Foundation relies entirely ondonations for its humanitarian work. Moreinformation can be found at its website.Online donations can also be made via thiswebsite.


Courtesy photos

Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia (YKI)Jl. Pengembak 16, Blanjong, Sanur(0361) 270 812; www.balieye.org

Now there are three mobile clinics travelling out to remote villages in Bali. In a single day the teamscreens about 500 people, providing eyeglasses and doing cataract operations.


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PONDERING POINT

Bali-based humanitarianswimmer Monte Monforeand Australian swiminstructor Glenn Schapelteamed up for theirsecond annual Kids Day

at the Pool for physically and mentallychallenged children. This years fun festwas hosted by Holiday Inn Resort BarunaBali in Kuta.

15 children from the YayasanPembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC), theIndonesian foundation for disabledchildren, enjoyed swimming, splashing,fun and games at the beachside pool.Following the swim the resort treated thekids to lunch at the Palms Restaurant.

I jumped at the chance when Glennproposed this last year, said Californiaswimmer Monte. I cant tell you howfun this is! Its extremely gratifying to seethe childrens smiling and happy faces.Were very appreciative of Holiday Inn forhosting this years event. I want to thank GM Stephane and Activities Director Mukti

for all their support.Resort GM Stephane Varoquier said,

Were very pleased to host this wonderfulevent to brighten the day for these specialchildren. The Holiday Inn Resort BarunaBali is committed to supporting theBalinese community and improving thelives of the locals. Wed love to do this withMonte and Glenn and the children againsometime.

Ive been teaching swimming for morethan half my life, said instructor Glenn,on holiday from Adelaide, Australia. Itsespecially fulfilling to work with challengedchildren in the pool. Im happy to team upwith Monte and spend time with these kidswhile Im in Bali and look forward to doingit again next year.

Hotel guests were invited to join in thefun and several participated by helpingwith the children in the pool. This wasone of the highlights of our trip, said Johnand Becky Livingston from Melbourne,

Australia. It was really fun helping andseeing the smiling faces on these kids.

KIDS DAY AT THE POOL Monte Monfores

swims havesupported tsunamiand quake victims,

hungry childrenand promoted

childrens education.He recently teamed

up with Australianswim instructor

Glenn Schapel toshare some fun

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Said supervisor Tanti from thechildrens foundation, We are very thankfulto Monte and Glenn and Holiday Inn. Thechildren have so much fun and really enjoythis day. This is all they talk about weeksbefore and after the event and we cantwait to do it again next year.

Jimbaran-based YPAC is a non-denominational childrens home formentally and physically challenged youth.

Their mission is to integrate the children tolead normal lives in society. The institutereceives governmental funding; however,additional funds are required for specificneeds such as: growing children needartificial limbs replaced; wheelchairs needrepair and replacement; clothes, bedding,cleaning, cooking, and school supplies areneeded, etc. A new bathroom expansionproject (with wheelchair and prostheticlimb accessibility) requires funding also.

If you would like to visit the childrenshome or sponsor a child or project toimprove the lives of these special childrenplease refer to contacts below.

MORE ON MONTE...Since moving to Bali in 2004 MonteMonfore has dedicated his life to oceanswimming in Indonesia and worldwide.Following the 2nd Bali bomb and resultingtourism decline the humanitarian swimmermade a commitment to bring positive,international media exposure to the islandwith his events. Nearly 1,000 articlesand TV news stories about his swimmingefforts to improve the lives of others haveappeared in national and internationalmedia, including hundreds of articles andvideos on the worldwide web every newsstory speaks about the American oceanswimmer who lives on the resort islandof Bali.

Since 2004 Montes swim eventshave supported tsunami and earthquakevictims, hungry children and the poor,and promoted childrens education,ocean conservation, the protection of marine animals, and the fight againstclimate change and global warming.His swimming supports United Nations,

UNICEF, UNDP, World Food Program,Millennium Campaign, Greenpeace, andWWF initiatives. The swimmer recentlyorchestrated a UNICEF and Circle K partnership and is working on a projectto assist in raising $2.5 million for anationwide polio immunization campaignto protect Indonesian children. Montesswimming supports YPAC and two otherchildrens homes in Bali.

Photos by Agus Manik

Yayasan Pembinaan Anak CacatJalan Bypass Ngurah Rai - Nusa DuaKm 30, Jimbaran, (0361) 771-718

15 children from the YayasanPembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC),the Indonesian foundation for disabled children, enjoyedswimming, splashing, fun andgames with Monte and Glenn.

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It was a bright morning and thekids were growing a bit edgy andcouldnt wait to paddle out and gosurfing. Because that day, they wereparticipating in an event where theycould play, learn to surf, and compete

in the Magic Wave Surfing Championships(MSC).

Kids were divided into two categories,Under 10 and Under 14. For those whowere not able to paddle yet, Magic Wavecreated a special division called thepushing division. The latter would enterthe water with their parents pushing themas the waves swept in. It was a fun contest,and it was a time for them to experience asense of competition, fun, and solidarity.

It reminded me of a time when I oftenwrote articles on water sports. I went toseveral places on the coast and witnessedhow enthusiastic kids are when learningto surf. My first encounter was in Sanur.

There I saw a boy with a broken surfboard.He tried to paddle, got tossed about by the

wave, and then wiped out. He just ignoredit, bobbed up and tried to paddle againand again. No leg rope, no instructoronly a half broken surfboard and the fullspirit of youth.

Then when I had the opportunityto go to Nusa Lembongan I witnessedsomething quite similar; kids with theutmost enthusiasm. They jumped aboardthe boat that brought us to the surf pointof Shipwrecks, (it was the Lembongan Surf

Team), to enter a competition organizedby the local surfing organization. Theywere yelling when one of their friends wasable to perform a good maneuver. Theywere laughing when their friends wipedout. The kid on the board yelled back andthen laughed as he waded in the water justsmiling, showing the row of white teeth instark contrast to his dark tanned skin thecommon complexion of a beach kid. I stillremember how they admired their seniorsand wanted to be just like them.

I got the same ambience at the Bukit.

Kids are always eager to immersethemselves in new and fun activities,including surfing. Magic Wave holds asurfing contest just for kids and its evenopen to those still 4 years of age.


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surfer Rizal Tanjung, the son of the PoliceChief, or the son of a fisherman fromJimbaran Bay.

Koko Mitsuo, a contestant fromSawangan in Nusa Dua grew up in asurfing community. He has the talent tobecome a professional surfer, with interest,motivation, and persistent practicing withhis brother and uncle. Ive known him since2004. He was standing at the Bukit BoardRiders Contest inauguration, lifting up hisbig prize and his face got hidden behindit all. Today, he has already won the MSCseveral times in the Under 14 division.

Magic Wave packaged this eventcreatively. They didnt only have a pushingdivision but also provided a learn to surfsession and joined with some of surf schools

around Kuta. They also had drawing andcoloring sessions for the Under 10 kids.

Many kids have been attracted to theevent. They started out with around 60contestants and gradually increased in thefollowing contests until they decided to putin a limit to it. But then later they realizedthat limiting the number of contestantsis contradicting the basic idea. So in thelatest contest in October, they had 120kids joining. 6 kids surfed per heat wherethere would have normally been 5 kids.

The judges were overwhelmed.When the sun went down, the kids

were sort of tired from their mini battles.But when the winner was announced,cheers filled the air. The winners did notget any luxury prizes, but an appreciation

letter and various merchandise, so thatmade them eager to partake in the nextcontest scheduled for November 10.

Maybe most of the kids just wantedto have an interesting way to spend theirweekend, but there must be some of themwho join the contest seriously. In some kidsminds, they are really keen on growing upto be a real pro surfer just like their brother,father, or a pro surfer like they see in surf magazines, brand posters or videos.


Photos courtesy Magic Wave

Magic Wave, Surfing CommunityNewspaper, Jl. Swakarya Baru No. 2X,Denpasar, (0361) 263-568www.magicwave.org


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BEYOND BALI

Known as a living megalithicculture, megaliths like this

are still preserved welland used. The old waysof worship are also stillpracticed. Here, a rato

stands beside a seasidetomb. This kind of stone

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SUMBA Sensations Succeeded

wealth of traditions and beliefs that predateforeign religion. Sumba, isolated from theother islands of Nusa Tenggara, remainedalmost free of outside influence until wellinto the 20th Century. Even today this is aplace where the ancient ways are stronglypreserved.

After a brief rest in Bali and a shortdash through the western part of Flores,we disembarked from the ferry inWaingapu, capital of East Sumba. Therecent launch of Transnusa Airlines hasopened up the islands east of Bali forshort visits, so you can fly from Denpasarto Waingapu or Tambolaka in Sumba.But for me the best way to arrive is bysea, watching the long, low bulk of theisland rising slowly above the horizon afterthe green hills of Flores and Sumbawahave fallen away behind. According tothe legends, this is how the first settlerssaw Sumba as they reached the end of a long island-hopping journey from India,hundreds of years ago.

A day after our arrival we visited theplace where these first Sumbanese settled.

It was my parents first visit to Indonesiaand I wanted to take them somewheretruly special. I pored over my map of the archipelago in the weeks beforethey arrived and considered thepossibilities. Their visit was a short

one, so the remote depths of Papua, thedense forests of Kalimantan, and the greenuplands of Sumatra were too far away.But then my eye fell on an insignificant-looking island tilted south of the mainchain running east from Bali. I had beenthere before and knew that it was one of the most strange and fascinating placeson earth, and better still, there were directflights from Denpasar. I would take myparents to Sumba.

Sumba is part of Nusa Tenggara, theislands of the Southeast. This region isprobably the most fascinating part of anentirely fascinating country, with gorgeousscenery, empty beaches and some of thebest diving in the world. But for me theattraction has always been the diversecultures of these islands. Among thenominal Muslims and Christians there is a

Tim Hannigan shares his memories of hisparents first visit to Indonesia and howhe wanted to to take them somewheretruly special. And the choice fell on thisinsignificant-looking island tilted south of theequator, east from Bali, from where they left... utterly contented.


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Sixty kilometres north of Waingapu, theisolated village of Wunga stands on a

high escarpment ridge with a spectacularcommand of the rolling countryside. Thelandscape of East Sumba is striking. Herethe thick vegetation of the tropics givesway to an expansive tableland of brownsavannah; it could be Africa.

Wunga is a special place, for as thefabled location of the first settlementin Sumba, old traditions have beenmeticulously maintained here. A dozenhouses are built to the original design,

with towering roofs of grass thatch. Theseroofs are a familiar sight in Sumba, butin Wunga even the low walls are made

from woven grass, and there is no cut orshaved wood used in the construction.

The ancestral graves that dot the villageare made from simply piled slabs of uncutlimestone, unlike the finely carved tombsin other areas. Even the cloth, woven ontraditional looms, is plain here, withoutdye or embroidery. And while elsewhereon the island many villagers have adoptedChristianity and blended it with theirold beliefs, the people of Wunga clingsteadfastly to the old Marapu religion.

Marapu is the name given to the sacred

ancestors, the first people of Sumba,and they are the focus of the old religion.

The towering rooftops of the traditional

Splendid isolation: the Newa Sumba Resort onSumbas undeveloped north coast (below). Sumbaikat for sale in a traditional market (right). Sumbais famous for its horses and horse warriors and thefestivities of Pasola (bottom).

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houses are the home of their spirits wherethe clan heirlooms are kept along withthe drying rice. The Sumbanese priests,known as Rato, can communicate withthese ancestral spirits and read the omensthat they send in the internal organs of sacrificed chickens and pigs. Funerals arehugely important events in Sumba, for theymark the moment when the deceasedgoes to join the ancestors. Pigs, buffaloand horses are sacrificed to join the spiriton its journey.

From Waingapu, we travelled west tothe sleepy little township of Waikabubak.West Sumba is wetter than the east. Ricegrows here in neat terraces, and there arestands of palm trees between the fields.Waikabubak is a remarkable place, for on

the low hilltops above the main streets andbustling market stand some of the mosttraditional villages on the whole island.Kampung Tarung, just a couple of minuteswalk from the heart of the town, is thebiggest and most important, but there areothers: Bodo Ede, Tambelar, Waitabar.

These are some of the best villages onSumba to explore, for the villagers areused to visitors. Some speak English andthey are very welcoming, often inviting youinto their homes and perhaps offeringyou betel nut. The nut, with accompanyingcatkin and lime powder, is a key part of hospitality on Sumba. Years of chewingthe stuff give the old people of the islandmouthfuls of red teeth, but trying it onceor twice will produce nothing more than

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a numb tongue and a mouthful of scarletspittle. My mum had a go and said it wasdisgusting. After that when villagers offeredshe accepted politely and slipped it intoher pocket for later!

From Waikabubak we exploredremote villages among the green ridgesand valleys to the south. Traditions werestrong here, and in many of the placesthey had seen few foreigners. Here theland ran away to a coastline of white shellbeaches where turquoise waves broke onthe offshore reefs. They were gloriouslyempty, the sand unbroken by footprints,and not a hawker in sight.

My mum wanted a souvenir fromSumba though, so back in Waikabubak we bargained in the market for a lengthof traditional ikat, the cloth woven by thewomen of the island on their back-straplooms. Every area has its own distinctivedesigns, with the more elaborate stylescoming from the east. But we chose apiece from the west with simple, abstractpatterns.

We had tickets for the short flight back to Bali from the little airport at Tambolaka,north of Waikabubak, but we still had three

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days to spare. On the recommendationof a friend, I had booked rooms at theNewa Sumba Resort on the north coastnear the little port village of Waikelo. Wearrived in the evening to find it a place of spectacularly splendid isolation. The resorthas just a few cool rooms of dark varnishedwood in buildings with high Sumba-styleroofs. There were no other guests andno one else for miles around, for the placestands on its own strip of perfect beachfacing an empty ocean and surrounded bydense, dry forest. It was utterly peaceful,and for the next two days we did nothingbut read and swim, watching the sun fallinginto the west and listening to the sound of

the waves and birds in the trees behindthe beach. It was the ideal place to reflecton our journey through the remarkableculture of Sumba and strategicallylocated despite the illusion of castawayremoteness: Tambolaka airport lay just tenminutes away, and Bali an hour beyond.

As the plane banked upwards throughthe morning air my father craned his headto catch one last glimpse of Sumba as itfaded behind us.

I think thats the most amazing placeIve ever been, he said. I smiled to myself:I had succeeded.

Photos by Alcibbum Photography

www.alcibbumphotography.com

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A Chill by the Grill

Toranomon was

just recently added to the listof top culinary destinationsin town. Thisspecialized

Yakinikurestaurantlaunched its firstoutlet in Jakarta afew months ago.

Sure, a Japanese BBQmight not be a newexperience for you, buthave you tried genuine

Yakiniku at a placethat serves only the

distinguished 9-plus Wagyu meat? Withthe bonus of a breathtaking view of theBunderan H.I from the upper floor? KathyPetite came to the right place for that, andenjoyed a delightful afternoon.

Located on the 5th floor of theEast Mall part of the Grand Indonesia,

Toranomon was just recently added thelist of top culinary destinations in town.Originally derived from Utsunomiyain Japan, this specialized-in-Yakinikurestaurant launched its first outlet inJakarta only a few months ago.

Before entering the restaurant I walkedalong a subtly lit alley adorned withtouches of Japanese dcor that mademe feel like I was being transported toanother realm of serenity. A sigh of relief.Believe me, after strolling around thisshopping hub for a while (especially on the


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corner injected a kind of freshness into theroom. It was so bright and airy.

Not wanting to miss the view, I took a seat by the window then began mySunday Yakiniku afternoon. Choregi Saladcame as a starter. A bunch of healthy stuff piled up on a plate. The salad base itself consisted of sunny lettuce, romaine lettuceand butterhead. It was then supplementedwith sliced leeks and leaves of garlic, thentopped with Choregi salad dressing andgarnished with Togarashi (Japanese chilipowder). It gave a real blast of freshness tomy mouth.

Next was the Yukkejan Soup. Insidethe bowl was the bouillon and the mincedcooked meat or zenmai. The bouillonitself was the broth coming from cookingthe beef for 3-4 hours. That explained therich tasty flavor of the soup.

The choice of dishes make this place a great placefor Yakiniku fans, featuring a broad range of high

quality beef including Jyou Karubi, Tsubo Zuke ToraKarubi, Jyou Rosu, and Gyu Tan Shio.

weekend), it was nice to be away from thehustle and bustle for just a moment. At theend of the alley I came to a huge, bright,sunny space with a corner facing the viewof the H.I. roundabout. Wooden diningsets with grills were standing nicely on thesmooth shiny parquet floor.

On my right side there were a fewprivate lounges with different optionsfor seating, the usual ones and tatami-style dining ones. The wood-dominatedJapanese interior was breathing in everycorner of the place. But what impressedme as well was the architectural beautyat a corner of the restaurant. Coveredwith glass to the top of the high ceiling,this must be the coolest smoking roomof a restaurant I have ever seen. On thestone floor sat some wood furniture withcushions. Bits of plants and bushes in a


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Before going on to my carnivore stage,I had a taste of the rice dish called IshiyakiMentaiko Bibimba. Inside the small andsmoking 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 outto be a very filling dish.

So why is this such a great place for Yakiniku fans? The choice of dishes is oneobvious reason, featuring a broad rangeof 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-tryselections include the Atsugiri Gyu Sirloinand Hire (Thick Cut Beef Sirloin and

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To wash downthese dishes, youcan choose the

warm and soothing

Japanese Tea or thecold and refreshingHoneydew Juice.


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Issyoni Salad and Nabe (soup) or theIshiyaki Bibimba (Hot Stone Bibimba) asmentioned earlier.

Dessert is another joy at the Toranomon. The Matcha Ogura is lightand spongy with the right amount of sweetness, while the Mango Puddingcouldve been smaller and softer with a bitmore sauce. To wash down these dishes,you can choose the warm and soothingJapanese Tea or the cold and refreshingHoneydew Juice.

Either one is the perfect way to endyour Yakiniku experience.

Text and photos by Kathy Petite

Toranomon Restaurant, GrandIndonesia - East Mall, Garden District 2,Level 5, no. 17, Jakarta(021) 2358-0061

Karubi (Chutoro and Ohtoro MarbledMeat). If the hunger in you demands more,there are big plates on which you can finda variety of meat, such as Raku, Ohgi,Hana and Utage Big Plate.

For the ultimate pleasure, the GyuOhtoro Karubi can be an option. Suchtender and juicy meat needs only a quick grill though, so be careful not to overcook it. Not a huge fan of meat, I surprisedmyself at how many pieces of Gyu OhtoroKarubi I grilled and enjoyed. The grill kepton smoking and the smell kept on lingering,so I moved on to try another temptation inthe list of meat, the Yaki Shabu Tan Shio.

The menu also offers a range of sidedishes such as Yukke (fresh raw beef mixed and stirred with egg yolk), a varietyof Chijmi (Korean pancakes), and Kimuchi.Soup lovers can opt for the Onikuto

The menu alsooffers a range of

side dishes suchas Yukke (fresh raw

beef mixed andstirred with egg yolk),

a variety of Chijmi(Korean pancakes)

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The Jakarta Tourism & Cultural Office has highlightedJakarta Fashion Week 2009/2010 on its agenda. This fashionevent will be held from November 14-20 at the Pacific Place inJakarta, noted as the highest scale fashion event in Indonesia.More than 60 designers from the Indonesian Designer FashionEntrepreneurs Association (APPMI) and Indonesian Designers

Association (IPMI) will exhibit their designs. New designerscan also participate in an Indonesian Fashion DesignContest. Priyo Oktaviano and Sebastian from Indonesia havecollaborated with Tarun Tahiliani and Malini Ramani fromIndia in a cultural exploration in cooperation with the IndianEmbassy.Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan DKI Jakarta,Jl. Kuningan Barat No. 2, Jakarta Selatan, (021) 525-0738

A WEEK OF FASHIONIN THE CAPITAL CITY

Aston International recentlyannounced a managementagreement with PT Asmat JayaPratama under which it willmanage Jayapuras newest hotel.

The 12-storey hotel, which willbe Jayapuras tallest structure,is set to open in December of 2009. Located in the very centerof the city, the Aston JayapuraHotel will offer 102 rooms andsuites, a large ballroom with acapacity of up to 600 guests,

meeting rooms, a coffee shop and lobby lounge, a full service spa with

sauna, a gymnasium, and an entertainment center with a cocktail barand karaoke facilities. The Aston Jayapura Hotel will be the groups4th hotel to open in East Indonesia this year after the recently opened

Aston Manado City Hotel and Aston Natsepa Ambon Resorts, and theimpending opening of the Aston Niu Manokwari Hotel & Conferencethis month. www.aston-international.com

FORE, FOURTH

The Indonesian National Gallery (or Galeri Nasional) presentsits November agenda: an FX Harsono painting exhibition fromNovember 1-15 at Building A, curated by Hendro Wiyanto andheld in cooperation with the Langgeng Gallery; a painting exhibitionby I Made Alit (selected work pictured) from November 12-22 atBuilding C, curated by Hardiman and held in cooperation with CandiManagement; a Made Wianta painting exhibition from November17-29 at Building A, held in cooperation with O House Gallery; and aJerry Thung painting exhibition from November 26 to December 10at Building C in cooperation with Ars Longa Gallery.Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14,Jakarta, (021) 348-33-954, www.galeri-nasional.or.idTugu Blitars Lara Djonggrang presents another in

Indonesias Cultural Dining Series called The UndiscoveredBeauty of Blitar Pasar Rakyat and The Exotic Tari Warok on

November 21. Experience the delicious Lara Djonggrangcommunal feast with a performance of the almost extinct Tari

Warok, Barong Kepruk and Tari Singo Barong dances, three of Blitars 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]

MYSTICAL N MEALS

Melia Purosani introduces their new menu additions throughHealthy Life with Tilapia. Tilapia and Gourami are common

Indonesian freshwater fish. Chef Sarjono, one of Melias chefswho prepares these dishes, explains that Tilapia is low in fat

and fast to cook. We only need 5 to 10 minutes to prepare it,he said. Healthy life with Tilapia is a way to popularize bream

consumption in Indonesia. This promo is offered at the El Patiocoffee shop of the Melia Purosani Jogja. Five options for lunchand dinner include Clear Tilapia Soup, Grilled Tilapia, Pan Fried

Tilapia, Tilapia Salad, and Steamed Tilapia.Melia Purosani Jogja, (0274) 589 521, www.meliajogja.com

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MEDITATE, ON BALI

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PAINTINGS BY ANGELSPrapen Jewelry & Artifacts plays host to Paintings by

Angels, an exhibition of amazing gemstones from Indonesiaand jewels by Irwan Holmes. The exhibition will be opened onNovember 27 at 5 p.m. by Mr. Suteja Neka, and is run in supportof the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of theChild (CRC), where proceeds from this exhibition will supportUNICEF Indonesias continued advocacy on Child Rights. Theexhibition will continue through January 14, 2010. Jewels byIrwan will be available at Prapen Jewelry & Artifacts permanentlyafter the exhibition.Prapen Jewelry Artifacts, Jalan Jagaraga 66, Celuk,Sukawati, Gianyar, (0361) 291-333, www.prapen.com

Bali will play host to the International Bali Meditators Festivalfrom November 14-15 in Ubud, introducing meditation as a wayof life. Bali Meditates is initiated by Anand Krishna, a prominentIndonesian spiritualist. He is one of a few who promotedmeditation as a way of life, free of all denominations, whenmeditation itself was not yet popular in Indonesia. Bali Meditatesenvisions an enlightened society, based on personal experimentand experiences and not on religious dogmas and doctrinesenforced by any institutions. To realizeits vision, Bali Meditates promotesMeditative Way of Life, and Meditationas a Way of Life. The festival willfeature programs in several places,a bazaar at the Marketplace, at the

Astina soccer field, at seminars andnight performances in Sjaki-Tari-Us,and at the Bale Banjar of Ubud Kelod.International Bali Meditators

Festival, Jl. Pura Mertasari 27Sunset Road Area, Kuta(0361) 877-9752www.balimeditate.org

TIMELESS CHANGEGanesha Gallery presents an exhibition of the respectivelife works of Adrian and Runi Palar from November 5 throughDecember 7 titled Timeless Change. In 1976 the two startedtheir 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 contemplativecanvasses entitled Timeless Change. These are in turncomplimented 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 atJimbaran Bay, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-010www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay


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Design Life is a 3-day event that will be held in Ubud fromDecember 4-6 and organized by Bali-based designers andentrepreneurs who are alumni of the RMIT Universitys School of

Architecture and Design. Design Life is open to all designers fromvarious disciplines as well as RMITs School of Architecture andDesign alumni. It is a design forum that brings together designersand creative individuals from various design disciplines including

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, IndustrialDesign and Fashion from Asia and Australia.Design Life Bali 2009, Jl. Imam Bonjol 199B, Denpasar

(0361) 484-558; www.designlife2009.com

DESIGN LIFE

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Hanna Artspace presents an exhibition of works byartist Adi Bachman from November 1-14. Adis Spellingcovers an alphabet of topics. The German artist and writer,who lives and works in Ubud, describes and illustrates hisviews and thoughts about some basics in social, political

and economical realities in the world, both in Indonesiaand in Bali. 26 panels as digital prints show as powerfulpieces of contemporary art. Photos and graphic elements,drawings and paintings, signs and symbols are combinedwith typographical elements and informative text.Hanna Artspace, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud,Gianyar, (0361) 978-216www.hannaartspace.blogspot.com

ADIS SPELLING

Kendra Gallery ofContemporary Art recentlyopened Power of Shape, asculpture exhibition presenting theworks of artist Dolorosa Sinaga.

The exhibition is curated by IWayan Seriyoga Parta. KendraGallery, Jl. Drupadi no. 88B,Basangkasa, Seminyak(0361) 736-628www.kendragallery

POWER OFSHAPE

The Asian Archery Federation chose Bali to host their2009 Asian Archery Championships, with 370 athletes from 32

Asian countries expected to take part in the November 15-21event. Indonesian archers hope to use the championship heldat the Lapangan Renon in Denpasar to propel the country back onto the international scene. Archery produced an Olympicmedal for Indonesia in 1988, when the womens team LiliesHandayani, Nurftriyana and Kusuma Wardhani won silver atthe Seoul Olympics. However, Indonesian archers experienced asteady downward spiral over the ensuing decade. Taufik Effendi,the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) chairman, saidthe decline was the direct result of a lack of junior developmentprograms, a situation exacerbated by the 1997-98 Asian financialcrises. At the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, Indonesia broughthome three gold medals, four silvers and a bronze. Perpani hopesthat momentum can carry over to the 2009 SEA Games thisDecember in Laos.www.asianarchery.com

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OMMUNITY CALENDAR

IMAGEMAKERSOF THE FUTURE

Alila Living Gallery presents Imagemakers of the Future, anexhibition showcasing the works of emerging young Indonesianphotographers through November as a BLIPfest pre-event.BLIPfest (Bali Photography Festival) will be a major internationalphotography event hosting an array of exhibitions, workshopsand seminars in Bali. A first for Bali, BLIPfest will take place duringthe last week of September into the first week of October 2010.

The events of BLIPfest 2010 will be spread over venues aroundDenpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua and Ubud, Bali.BLIPfest was conceived by Indonesian photographer Rio Helmias a platform for Indonesian photography, as a creative impetusfor artistic and aesthetic energies and as a venue for interculturalinteraction fostering the advancement of Indonesian photographywithin a global milieu. BLIPfest curators include senior Indonesianphotographers Darwis Triadi, Firman Ichsan, Oscar Motuloh, RioHelmi and Tara Sosrowardoyo. Early interest in participation hascome from several foreign photographers including San Franciscoof Fine Arts lecturer Linda Connors, VII agency photographersJohn Stanmeyer and James Nachtwey, as well as MagnumsRaghu Rai. The pre-event exhibition is open daily.

Alila Ubud (0361) 975-963www.alilahotels.com; www.theblipfest.com

The Segara Village Hotel plays host to a Mepantiganshowcase, an integrated multi sensory performance featuringBalinese martial arts on the beach combined with fire, traditionaldrama, dance and gamelan music. The Mepantigan will take placeon a full moon on November 4, starting with a ritual parade at 7:30p.m. and a bodypainting welcome dance. A Gebug Ende traditionalstick-fighting showcase from the Seraya village in Karangasemstarts at 8:00 p.m., followed by a Genjek Jepang choir, Keboand Kadutan Dance, then Ngegol Mepantigan. Entrance fee isRp. 100,000 for adults and Rp. 50,000 for children, and includescoconut juice and cassava chips. The audience will be encouragedto participate in the Mepantigan joged performances.For further information, contact (0361) 288-407.www.mepantiganbali.com

MARTIAL ARTS,MOONLIT

November 1World Vegan Day.

Celebrated by all vegansthroughout the world.

November 2Purnama Kelima .

The 5th Full Moon.Balinese Hindu observance.

November 3Spiritual Day.National observance.

November 6International Day for Preventingthe Exploitation of theEnvironment in War and ArmedConflict.International observance,recognized by the UN.

November 8World Radiography Day.

Anniversary of the discoveryof X-rays in 1895 by Germanphysics professor WilhelmConrad Rntgen.

November 9World Freedom Day.United States federalobservance commemoratingthe fall of the Berlin Wall andend of communist rule incentral and eastern Europe.

November 10Patriot Day.National observance.

Ganefo Day (Games of NewEmerging Forces). The WorldSport ChampionshipDeclared by Soekarno,Indonesian First President on1962. National observance.

November 12National Health Day.National observance.

November 14Mobile Brigade Day.National observance.

World Diabetes Day. A primary global awarenesscampaign of diabetes millitus.

International observance,recognized by the UN.

November 15World Day of Remembrancefor Road Traffic Victims.International observancerecognized by the UN.

November 16International Day for Tolerance.Day for public awarenessof dangers of intolerance.International observance,recognized by the UN.

November 17Tilem Kelima.

The 5th New Moon.Balinese Hindus observance.

MEANWHILE...THIS MONTH

International Student Day.

November 19International Mens Day.Day focusing on mens health,highlighting positive male rolemodels. Celebrated in Trininad,

Togabo, Jamaica, India, Australia, Singapore, USA, UK,and Malta.

World Toilet Day.Declared by World ToiletOrganization, a non-profitorganization committed toimproving toilet and sanitationconditions worldwide.

November 20Puputan Margarana Day.Commemorates the battle of

Margarana village against theDutch in 1946.National observance.

Africa Industrialization Day.International observance,recognized by the UN.

Universal Childrens Day.Day to honor childrenand minors. Internationalobservance, recognized bythe UN.

November 21 Tree Day.National observance.

World Hello Day.

Day to say hello to ten people.Greeting others, messagefor world leaders to usecommunication rather thanforce to settle conflicts.

World Television Day.International observance,recognized by the UN.

November 22Land Transportation Day.National observance.

November 25 Teacher Day.National observance.

International Day for Elimination

of Violence against Women.International observance,recognized by the UN

November 27Idul Adha 1430 Hijriyah.Muslim observance. PublicHoliday in Indonesia.

November 28Tumpek Krulut .Day devoted to Iswara, God of Musical Instruments.Balinese Hindu observance.

November 29International Day of Solidaritywith the Palestinian People.International observance,recognized by the UN.


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HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHT: The Mentari Sanur Hotel is tucked away down asmall side street just off Jalan Hangtuah at the northern end offSanur, Balis most enchanted village. Shaded by frangipani trees,this two-storey 28 rooms hotel offers the ideal combination ofmodern facilities and a charming Balinese atmosphere with familystyle hospitality and service.

FACILITIES: A large luxury private swimming pool is the rightplace 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, cozylounge 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 issituated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes frommany 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 minutesdrive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.

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

HIGHLIGHTS : The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heartof Balis shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the

property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Baliwhile keeping all the islands best shops, bars, restaurants andbeaches within easy walking distance.

FACILITIES : Hotel facilities and services include restaurant,bar, meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming

pool with Jacuzzi, childrens 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 internetconnection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and IDDtelephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini bar,personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimmingpool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing.

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

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

HIGHLIGHTS: Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites andvillas located in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous areafor clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches.With perfect concept Naturally Elegant post Perfect palace forhoneymooners, party goers

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