Bali Beyond - 2009.01

THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF...
THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
BALI & BEYOND JANUARY 2009

VOLUME 11 NO. 104
SEMARANG SIGHTS
ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY OF
SEMARANG; FROM THE GEDONG
SONGO HIGH ON THE RUGGED
SLOPES OF MOUNT UNGARAN TO A
SPRAWLING CHINATOWN DOTTED
START YOUR
WITH TEMPLES... YEAR, AFRESH!
FIND THE CAPITAL CITY’S MOST
RECOMMENDED REMEDIES TO
REFRESH YOURSELF BEFORE
NEW YEAR
STARTING A WHOLE NEW 2009!
NEW LOOK
TAKE ME TO
CHINATOWN
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TEAMTALK
teamtalk 01.09 contributors
NOT SO BEACHED Talking about shores, our editor did

enjoy some brief ‘leisure’ time in the
Tim Hannigan first
came to Indonesia
RESOLUTIONS pristine islands of Derawan, just off the to surf the world
coast of East Kalimantan, just before class waves of
we were to face the grim deadlines for Bali, but it was
‘Om Swastyastu...’ the potential for
this edition. Here, he’s pictured with
adventure on dry
Very well then… where should we start? the island in the background enjoying
land that really got
Something smells fresh here, doesn’t it? being ‘beautifully stranded’ in the him hooked.
Indeed! We take on a fresh start with a Celebes Sea.
refreshed look. Just months before the Ve Handojo is a
turn of the year, we started to get our He’ll be sharing some scenes and travel writer with no
mission to change
hands on some adjustments with the tales from here, and highlights the
the world. Loving
magazine’s layout and contents, and fast-developing Tarakan island-city has
Jakarta just the
at last are able to present to you Bali & to offer, in a following edition’s Beyond way it is somehow
Beyond in its current new form. Bali. He wishes to thank Pak Jusuf SK, inspires him to
Mayor of Tarakan, Pak Ery Sugiarto, write and rant on
We hope you and our valuable readers Head of the Tarakan City Cultural and vehandojo.com
elsewhere will like it. As we recall, after Tourism Government Office, and Pak
some significant outline bashing back Mustafa Joehanes of the city’s regional Fiona (aka Lois)
in 2005 from its previous form, we were development planning board for the Simon shares her
able to present it in a handier guise, half opportunity. thoughts on the Big
the initial size. Bike phenomenon
encountered in Bali.
In this edition, you’ll see some of the
Not your average
changes to our format from last year. Balinese scooters...
For those of you new to the island and Flip to Action &
our magazine, we hope you delve into Attractions page 38.
the pages and enjoy!
Belinda Rose-
First is a feature on various ‘New Innes has
Years’ beyond the Gregorian calendar. been writing
Contributor Supardi Asmorobangun for magazines
shares some odd calculations. and marketing
Celebrate Chinese New Year at the companies the last
end of this month. For some Chinese decade -intends to
keep doing it the
cuisine, Belinda Rose-Innes takes
rest of her life.
you to a place where Chinese means
And now, we thought, time had come to ‘fresh’, ‘delicate’, ‘simple’ and ‘simply
Supardi
move on and shape up again – yet this delicious’. And Tim Hannigan takes Asmorobangun,
time, more on the page presentation you elsewhere in Semarang; from the former executive
and layouts. Same passion, same rugged slopes of Mount Ungaran to editor of the
enthusiastic team, new horizons. a sprawling Chinatown dotted with magazine, now
temples. enjoys a prolific
Thus, we are proud to say that we have and freelance life...
fulfilled part of our last year’s resolutions We wish you a solemn “Welcome to though, at times still
for - a bit of - change. Bali” and of course, a very “Happy with deadlines.
New Year!”
As we know, a New Year’s Resolution Vincent Herry
is a commitment one makes to an All the best for the year ahead, and is an avid
photographer.
endeavor or the reforming of a habit, always, keep safe.
His portfolio at
often a change that is generally
vincentherry.com
advantageous. They normally go into Happy reading! spans many styles
effect on New Year’s Day and remain and angles, from
until fulfilled… or beached. ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ fashion to culture,
indoors and out.
We made it ashore in that case. ■ The Team

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THE SUN... THE SAND... TH E SUR F... T HE CULT URE OF PARADISE AN D OVER 18,000 SURROUN DIN G ISLA N D S
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PHOTO BY TRIONGGONO
THE GEDONG NEW YEARS AROUND

THE NEW YEAR
SONGO New Year 2009 is more than just another
From the Gedong new year, especially for the Balinese and
Songo high on the people beyond the paradise island.
slopes of Mount
Ungaran to a 26
Chinatown dotted INVITE&INDULGE
TAKE ME TO CHINATOWN
with temples.
If you’re eating at places like Chinoiserie,
Chinese means ‘fresh’, ‘delicate’, ‘simple’
and ‘simply delicious’.

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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
BALI & BEYOND JANUARY 2009

VOLUME 11 NO. 104
SEMARANG SIGHTS
ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY OF
SEMARANG; FROM THE GEDONG
SONGO HIGH ON THE RUGGED
SLOPES OF MOUNT UNGARAN TO A
SPRAWLING CHINATOWN DOTTED
START YOUR
WITH TEMPLES... YEAR, AFRESH! January 2009 Volume 11 No. 104
FIND THE CAPITAL CITY’S MOST
RECOMMENDED REMEDIES TO
REFRESH YOURSELF BEFORE
NEW YEAR
STARTING A WHOLE NEW 2009!
NEW LOOK
TAKE ME TO
CHINATOWN
PROFILE&PORTRAIT
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DANCE FOR LIFE
COVER Ni Ketut Cenik, a Balinese
Serene Sunrise dancer maestro proving that
COURTESY PHOTO
Photo by: Vincent Herry
Location/Courtesy: The Oasis at 89 years old, she is still
Boutique Beach Resort, Benoa the best.
Cover design: Weniar Pramesti
34 PONDERINGPOINT
ELATED, ELECTIONS COURTESY PHOTO
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12 NEW&NEWS
In Indonesia lately, what are those
This month’s select news updates
colorful flags, banners, posters and
from the island’s tourism industry
faces at every corner all about?
and what’s new around the island.
36 ACTION&ATTRACTIONS
54 BEYONDUPDATES
THE LAST BASTION OF COOL
News updates from the tourism
There’s a certain sound a Harley-
industry and what’s new beyond Bali.
Davidson makes. A thunderous roar
that screams, “Get out of the way,
58 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
I’m coming through”.
Schedules, calendar highlights and
various happenings of interest, from
COURTESY PHOTO
art exhibitions to special events.
62 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and
happenings within the preceding
month.
70 BALIMAPS
CAPITALCORNER Map of Bali showing specific tour-
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ism areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
the island’s main destinations.
73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS
FANCY A SPA? Listings and product descriptives
Find Jakarta’s most from various clientele.
recommended refreshing 74 INFOINDEX
remedies before starting a Useful directory of companies and
whole new 2009. island-based businesses.

NEW&NEWS
TO TEE OFF! STRIDE ALONG....

THE INDONESIA OPEN, from the BALI SAFARI & MARINE PARK
annual co-sanctioned European Tour and recently launched their new Elephant
Asian Tour event since 2005, moves to Back Safaris. Pachyderms take you on a
Bali, February 26 - March 1, at the New 30 minute ride around the park. Visitors
Kuta Golf Resort. Boasting Indonesia’s wanting a more natural adventure can now
richest prize purse for a sporting event, cross the ‘African Village’ filled with several
the Indonesia Open immediately follows native animals such as the white rhino,
the Johnny Walker Classic in Perth, oryx, wildebeest, zebra and ostriches. This
Australia, held in the preceding week, daily program runs at special schedules
and a week before the Thailand Open, and is at US$59 for adults and US$39
thus ensuring the participation of some of for children under 12 years, includes free
Europe’s and Asia’s best players. Total drinks and hat. 50% of the charged fees go
prize money on offer is US$ 1.25 million, to the park’s fauna conservation/education
increased from US$ 1.2 million last year. programs. Bali Safari & Marine Park,
New Kuta Golf, Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Jl. By Pass Ida Bagus Mantra Km19.8,
Pecatu Indah Resort, (0361) 8481-333 Gianyar, (0361) 950-000
PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI
ONE GLOBE
HOLLOW’S ONE FLAG
‘N HIDEY-HOLES Bali Creative Power 2008 closes with an
international poster exhibition. The “One Globe One
BALI ECO ADVENTURE BAYAD Flag” poster exhibition under collaboration between
introduces its newly discovered cave Asosiasi Desainer Grafis Indonesia (ADGI) Bali Chapter
labyrinth over 1,500 meters in length. The and the Bali Creative Community runs through
ancient cave, known by the name Goa January 5 at the Exhibition Hall of the Garuda Wisnu
Maya, built approximately 750 years ago Kencana Cultural Park in Jimbaran. The exhibition
and initially served as irrigation channels, features around 40 posters themed with global
is assumed to once act as a hideout for unity, the works of various Indonesian and international graphic designers, which all
villagers during the Dutch occupation and aim to increase awareness of the importance of togetherness in facing the world’s
the anti-communist unrests in 1965/66. various multi-dimensional challenges. ‘One Globe One Flag’ is a concept which
Bali Eco Adventure Bayad, (0361) appreciates international differences, be it social, cultural or geographical, that spawns
901-874; www.baliecoadventure.com understanding for a better world. www.balicreativecommunity.org

NEW&NEWS
REFRESHED!
GRAND HYATT BALI has completed its
extensive US$35-million renovation program,
which included a previous total facelift of
its rooms and suites, the Grand Club, the
Lobby and three of the resort’s restaurants,
and the addition of new facilities, including
the Kriya Spa and a second Grand Ballroom.
Set within 41 acres of beachfront and exotic
tropical gardens in the prestigious Nusa
Dua area of Bali, this crown jewel of Hyatt
International’s resorts in Asia Pacific has
been revitalized to surpass the original glory
evident when it opened in 1991.
Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua,
(0361) 771-234, www.hyatt.com
TAKE ON....
THE LAGUNA, a Luxury Collection Resort FIRST, NEW
& Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali newly appoints
Jacinta Townsend as Director of Marketing. GENERATION
Jacinta has enjoyed a successful career Alila Villas Uluwatu is slated for opening in April.
with Starwood Hotels & Resorts spanning Perched upon an elevated plateau along the southern
almost 20 years with several properties coastline of Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu is the first all-villa property in a new generation
across the region. These include Sheraton of Alila Hotels & Resorts properties. Alila Villas Uluwatu offers 56 one-bedroom villas
Brisbane Hotel & Towers Australia, in addition to 7 three-bedroom villas, each with its own pool and private pavilion with
Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort Malaysia panoramic views over the Indian Ocean. Designed by award-winning Singaporean
and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers architectural firm, WOHA, all villas showcase contemporary interiors enhanced with
Thailand. Prior to her appointment with touches of nature and traditional Balinese accents reflected in planes of wood, water,
The Laguna Resort & Spa, Jacinta was stone and rattan. The Warung and The Restaurant, Alila Villas Uluwatu’s two restaurants,
part of the pre-opening and opening teams are helmed by executive chef Stefan Zijta, former executive chef of the Anouska Hempel-
of Grand Millennium Beijing, China in the designed Shy in Jakarta, and prior to that, sous chef at Vermeer, a two Michelin starred
capacity of Director of Marketing. restaurant in Amsterdam. Spa Alila at Alila Villas Uluwatu will have 5 deluxe spa suites,
The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort offering guests a variety of customized treatments unique to Spa Alila in a relaxed and
& Spa, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-327 contemporary environment. www.alilahotels.com

NEW&NEWS
THAI TASTES....
Anantara Seminyak Bali presents neo-
authentic Thai cuisine at Wild Orchid. Wild Orchid
presents flavors from four Thai regions: north,
northeast, central and south. Thailand’s cuisine
balances sweet, sour, hot and salty with unique
flavors. The resort introduces Thai Chef Master;
Chef Jiranan Sangngoen, who has also opened a
Thai Cooking class. A ‘wine talk’ helps choose a
matching wine from the wine cellar for the menu to
be cooked. On completing cooking the special Thai
meals, guests and their partner will be served their
creation along with a bottle of wine.
Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali
(0361) 737-773
2008 HONORS BACK ON

Conde Nast’s 21st Annual Reader’s Quiksilver Indonesia has re-signed
Choice Awards were announced for Tipi Jabrik. The 31 year old Legian local
2008 by U.K. magazine Condé Nast has signed a 3 year deal with Quiksilver
Traveler, with the island of Bali and a SE Asia that will see him lead the surf
number of hotel operators earning places team on the Coca-Cola ISC Tour in Bali
on the prestigious ranking of the world’s and throughout the archipelago. Tipi’s
best. Bali is best island in the Asia-Indian surfing career started with the Quiksilver
Ocean or the second in the world after Grommet contest in the early 90s. He
Maldives. Two hotels in Bali entered the said that to be part of the company again
Top 100 Hotels Worldwide: Four Seasons and to help grow the lifestyle together
Resort at Sayan at 16th place and Four is really exciting, and giving back to the
Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay at 57th community by keeping the beaches
place. In the Top Resorts Asia were Four clean and safe is what it is all about.
Seasons Resort at Sayan, Four Seasons “That makes it even more special.”
Resort at Jimbaran Bay, The Ritz-Carlton Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing
Bali, Resort and Spa, The Oberoi, and Alila Championship Tour
Ubud Bali. www.cntraveller.com www.isctour.com
HOSPITALITY WINS Results of the recent HAPA (Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards) awards in
Kuala Lumpur, with a total of 35 winning categories saw Bali bringing home
the most wins of all South East Asia. ‘South East Asia’s Most Innovative
Western Cuisine Restaurant’, ‘Indonesia Restaurant of the Year’ and
‘Destination Restaurant of the Year’ went to Mozaic, ‘Kind of Kitchens’
went to Chef Made Putra of The Laguna, ‘Most Passionate Western Cuisine
Chef’ went to Chef Andrew Skinner of the Bulgari Resort Bali, ‘Gastronomic
Experience - Asian Cuisine’ went to Rajas at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel &
Spa, ‘All Day Dining’ went to the Jimbaran Gardens at the Intercontinental
Bali Resort, ‘Service Excellence’ went to The Samaya, ‘Resort of the Year’
went to the Bulgari Resort Bali, ‘Signature Mice Hotel’ went to The Westin
Nusa Dua, ‘Signature Luxury Resort & Villas’ went to the Bulgari Resort
Bali, ‘Signature Boutique Resort & ViIlas’ went to COMO shambhala Estate
at Begawan Giri, and the ‘Signature Resort Spa’ award went to the Spa at
Maya, Maya Ubud.
www.hapaawards.com

NEW&NEWS
BATIK, BEAUTIFULLY....
Allure Batik recently opened its 8th boutique in Seminyak after successfully
opening seven boutiques in Jakarta and Singapore. For 3 years Allure has
creatively progressed in bringing batik to the world. Allure preserves traditional
batik by presenting them as modern, contemporary, yet elegant and exotic at
the same time. The opening of the 8th boutique in Bali was also marked by
fashion shows which took the theme “Exotic Nuances of Batik” featuring eight
models (six female and two male models). The island of Bali as a main tourist
destination was considered the perfect
place to market its collections. At the grand
opening before the turn of the year, various
batik collections were presented in a four-
part fashion show, among them featuring
Elegant Drapery, Alluring Rainbow,
and Romantic Glam. Previously, Allure
Batik has marketed its unique batiks in
“KAMPAI!” Singapore. Now it aims at the world.
Allure Batik, Seminyak Square 2nd
InterContinental Bali Resort announced floor, B – 9, Seminyak, (0361) 738-039
the recent appointment of Ms. Ena Kimura as
Sales Manager. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Ena has
a diverse background that ranges from studies
in the USA to international culinary training to
positions in several popular restaurants and cafés
in central Tokyo. However, it was her love of the
sea that brought Ena to Bali in 2001 to work for a
reputable diving academy. In addition to teaching
PADI Dive instruction in three languages, Ena also
assumed complete responsibility for Japanese
guest relations, marketing and managing the
company website. Ena first joined InterContinental
Bali Resort in 2005 as Japanese Guest Relations
Officer and within a matter of months she proved
instrumental in the team and was promoted to
the role of Manager in the same department.
InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan Uluwatu
45, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-888
RIPPIN’ YEAR AHEAD

Rip Curl has announced its event schedule for the year. The Rip Curl
Gromsearch series start off February 8 in Lombok, and will continue
March 8 and April 5 in Padang, Sumatera and Lakey Peak, Sumbawa.
The Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro takes place May 10-20. The fourth
Gromsearch is to commence July 5 at Cimaja, West Java, and the fifth
on September 13 at Medewi Beach, Bali. Bali will further host most of
the remaining events, namely The Rip Curl Padang Padang, August
1-31, the RC National Training Camp, Gromsearch National Final and
the Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival which all take place in the month of
October. Finally, the Rip Curl Art & The Search Festival will close the
year’s agenda on November 27 in Jakarta.
www.ripcurl.com

CRAFT&CULTURE
NEW YEARS
AROUND
THE NEW YEAR
PHOTO BY TRIONGGONO

The Balinese Hindus celebrate their very own ‘New
Year’ – that of the Pawukon calendar on January NEW YEAR 2009 IS MORE THAN JUST
3. Meanwhile, Muslims worldwide will have just
celebrated their Hijra New Year on December 29, at ANOTHER NEW YEAR, ESPECIALLY
the turn of the Gregorian year.
FOR THE BALINESE AND PEOPLE
BEYOND THE PARADISE ISLAND.
B
eyond the Gregorian since the calculation was born around the school temples. In Denpasar, thousands
calendar that most year 1000 AD, we may assume that we and thousands of students would be
people worldwide follow, should today celebrate the ‘Year 1750s’. praying at the Jagadnatha (‘Juggernaut’,
the Balinese rely on their Uniquely enough, every ‘month’ of from Sanskrit Jagannatha, literally
own calculation of days the Balinese calendar also comes with “protector of the world”) temple, across the
and especially religious its own zodiac sign, complete with stellar main city street of Gajah Mada – Surapati.
matters on two very important calendars, calculations and their impact on someone In the dawn of Sunday, January 4,
their own developed calculation of the Bali- who is born under such a star. One who you will see them purifying themselves by
Javano calendar, better known as Wuku is born in the first month, Sinta, more or taking dips at the nearby beach, rivers or
or Pawukon, and the Indian Hindu Caka less from January 3 - 9, is believed to have other water sources, in order to cleanse
Year. Weddings, temple anniversaries, a hard personality, always looks younger their body and mind so that they are ready
village ceremonies, cremations, erecting a than his or her age, yet rarely lives a long to enter the new cycle of the Wuku.
house, planting rice, and even slaughtering life. The second zodiac, Landep, is said No less important is the celebration
animals, each must be done on the right to influence those born under it to have a of Pagerwesi, four days after the ‘New
day, as sanctioned by their calendar. Only calm personality, to be loved by his or her Year’. Pagerwesi, or Pageresi as it was
modern administrations such as schooling friends, and to be fairly smart people. I was originally known, verbally means the ‘fence
and national holidays follow the Gregorian born in the 18th month of Merakih and my of scientist-priests’. Wednesday, January
based calendar. life is challenged with… ‘water’. I learned 7, is the day to honor the ‘scientists’, who
The Balinese calendar is totally diving to anticipate it! in the past were certainly the priests, for
different from the majority of the worlds This January 3rd, people all across they were the ones who protected valuable
calendar system, be it Jewish, Chinese or the island are celebrating the holy Hindu knowledge from being wrongly abused.
Japanese. The Balinese year consists of day of Saraswati, the date marking the Since the number of days is 210 a year,
30 months; every month comprised of only arrival of the first of the 35 Wuku, in the Balinese will celebrate the same ‘new
7 days. Thus, you may conclude that the which Shinta, the goddess of science year’ on August 1, 2009.
Balinese mark a one-week period as one and knowledge, is honored with a grand Although the Balinese rely on the Waku
month, thus one year only consists of 210 ceremony, suggesting that science is a very calendar calculations for most of their daily
days. Strangely enough, no year is marked important element in the Hindu system. ritual ceremonies, a version of the Indian-
with numbers, so there is no “Year 1”. Yet, Schoolchildren are seen gathered in their based Caka Gregorian calendar does exist.

CHINESE NEW YEAR,
IMLEK 2560, FALLS ON
JANUARY 26 THIS YEAR.
IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
OF THE TRADITIONAL
CHINESE HOLIDAYS.
THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR
SEES THE TURN INTO THE
‘YEAR OF THE OX’.
The Balinese calendar is totally different from the
majority of the world’s calendar system,
be it Jewish, Chinese or Japanese.
The Chinese New Year itself, is also referred to as
the ‘Spring Festival’ and is the most important
of the traditional Chinese holidays.
It is sometimes also called the Lunar New Year,
especially by people outside China.
This particularly applies for the annual or Did You Know? But scholars believe, that since a
yearly based celebration. Nyepi (Caka) In fact, the Caka calendar was the true Roman emperor had his birthday on
New Year, to be celebrated on March 18 version of the calendar as opposed to January 1, he insisted on applying his
of 2009, is one among the ceremonies the one applied in most Arabic, Egypt/ birthday as the acclaimed ‘New Year’.
based on the Caka calendar. Uniquely, the Babylonian and even European territories Strangely enough, we accept the wrong
Balinese combine the solar and lunar system until the earlier centuries of the Roman calculation up to this day. Even though
to determine their Caka solar-based new Empire. It was the calendar that marked there was no such month of July in the
year. Thus, every year, the celebration shifts their new year in March, the month where earlier calculations, Emperor (Gaius)
sometime to the second half of March or the sun is “Marching” right above the Julius Caesar insisted that his name
early April, for it has to be when the three equator from the south to the northern be included in the calendar. Today, the
heavenly bodies, the Earth, the Sun and hemisphere (blame your teacher though, Gregorian calendar is actually a remake
the Moon are at their closest proximity, that it is not the sun that travels, rather (installed by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582) of
is, on the New Moon. Confused with the the earth’s “irregular” rotation that the Julian calendar, where his name was
calculations? You are not alone... matters). the seventh month.

PHOTO BY NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI
What Happens in 19348 AD? The religious movement is locally This tika (calendar chart) is sprawled across
the wall of Bangbang Gede Bayu’s (grandson
Muslims worldwide also celebrated known as Hijra, literally ‘migration’, thus
of original Balinese calendar maker Bangbang
their ‘New Year’ around our… new year. the Islamic calendar is known accordingly, Gede Rawi) residential bale pavilion.
December 29, 2008 marked the arrival as ‘Year H.’, such as ‘H.1430’.
of (Hijriyah) H.1430. Unlike the Gregorian Since the amount of days in one year is
system, the Muslim calendar is based 12 days shorter than the Gregorian, Islam
on the movement of the moon, the lunar has now already celebrated their 1430th already developed their own calculations,
system. Thus, a one year of the Islamic year, 578 years behind the Gregorian, from basing their idea neither on solar nor lunar
year is equal to 254 days, not 266 days, formerly a 622 difference when it was born. systems, albeit religions, rather on a larger
for the moon revolves every 29.5 days God knows, by year 19348 (17,348) years macrocosm. The Milky Way possibly? Or
instead. from now, the two religions shall celebrate at least Mars or Venus, which they well
The Islamic Calendar is not centered the same year; from then on the Islamic may have conquered and be living there,
upon the birth of its founder, Muhammad, year is leapfrogging the Gregorian. How and believe a truly new ‘universal” calendar
in the year 57, but by taking the date when come? Simply, because the Islamic year accepted by all inhabitants of the heavenly
he and a group of followers migrated marches a year faster every 30 Gregorian bodies should govern the new worlds, the
from the city of Medina to his birthplace calendar years. earth and beyond. Only heaven (and the
of Mecca as the day 1 and Year 1 that is Nevertheless, the generation that heavens) knows! ■
622 AD. survives in year 19348 perhaps will have Text by Supardi Asmorobangun

INVITE&INDULGE
WON’T YOU TAKE ME

TO CHINATOWN?

Chinese food still
suffers from a
bad rap – ‘MSG-
laden’, ‘greasy’
and ‘unhealthy’
are just some of
the terms often
used. Well, not any
longer, Confucius
say. Not if you’re
eating at places
like Chinoiserie
anyways, where
Chinese means
‘fresh’, ‘delicate’,
‘simple’ and ‘simply
delicious’.
I
If Greg C. Lawrence weren’t a fabulous
chef, he’d be a “kick ass funk bassist
sporting a cool Afro and orange-striped
bell bottoms.”
It’s perhaps fortunate for both
the world’s taste buds and fashion
sensibilities that food proved to be a bigger
passion than the bass guitar. A passion
that is now manifest in the Chinoiserie
Restaurant & Lounge, which Greg has just
opened on Sunset Road.
WON’T YOU TAKE ME A trip to Chinoiserie promises two

things: one of the best meals you’re
likely to have in Bali, (indeed anywhere
TO CHINATOWN? in the world), and a meeting with one of

those fascinating characters about whom
books are written. Think Shantaram, only
Singaporean, much better looking, and
without the jailbreak episode.

Top left: Cucumber Martini, White Bloody Mary, and Strawberry Basil Martini.
Above: Scallop, Seafood Nori Wrap, Fish Cake Stuffed with Salt Egg.
The menu at Greg, a chef/restaurateur and bar

builder/consultant, who’s helped set up a
Sole rolled up with minced salmon with a
whipped ginger-coconut meringue.
Chinoiserie is number of restaurants around the world His innovative approach sees
primarily Chinese, including the first ever Cajun restaurant

in Singapore, has a lot of stories to tell. If
Chinoiserie offering things like Sake
sambals, fresh lobster in a traditional
but “Chinese with a truth be known, he can talk the hind leg off Chinese sauce, snapper and sour plums,
twist,” offering great, a donkey. He’s never boring though. and

more to the point, the man can cook! Greg
cucumber vodka, white fungus dessert,
and gingerbread espresso. Seriously…
light food – authentic is a magician in the kitchen. These things actually taste good? No. They
Singapore-Chinese Some of his concoctions may initially

seem worthy of a Mad Hatter’s tea party.
taste unbelievable!
The menu at Chinoiserie is primarily
cuisine with a This is the man who, after all, has been Chinese, but “Chinese with a twist,”
known to use a chemistry set in the explains Greg. “We offer great, light food
modern approach kitchen to distill fruit and vegetables to – authentic Singapore-Chinese cuisine with
– in a contemporary make clear juices – such as a mango and a modern approach – in a contemporary
bok choy drink, of all things. This is the surrounding with non-intimidating prices.”
surrounding with non- man who, even though allergic to seafood The twist comes with the surprising
intimidating prices. himself, imagined into reality a dish called additions of completely non-Chinese
‘Dover Sole Roulade’ – a fillet of Dover dishes. Things like one of Greg’s own

Throw in a bit of Chinese Feng Shui and you can
rest assured that every effort has been taken to
make this dining experience a relaxing, happy one
– in stomach and spirit.
favorite meals, a Pork Vindaloo made

from his grandmother’s recipe. “There are
no rules in my kitchen when it comes to
flavors and recipes,” laughs Greg. “Focus,
but no rules. As long as the food is easy
to understand, with each flavor standing
on its own yet making sense when put
together with the other flavors, I’ll put
anything on a plate!” Given this statement,
what is the worst possible thing anyone
could ever present to Greg on a plate?
“Anything that hasn’t been checked for
freshness, or pork intestines!”
Cooking since he was about four or five,
Greg was always destined to be a chef.
“Everyone in my family cooks; my Grandma
especially was a fantastic cook – the kind
that doesn’t measure. And my Grandfather
used to drag me to the market on Sundays,
making me miss my Spiderman cartoons.
He taught me how to buy veggies, meat
and seafood. Then, he would carefully plan
to leave me with all the shopping and give
me the ‘if we get separated, rendezvous
at home’ line. So I would go home and
start learning all about preparation. This
meant having to sneak looks in the kitchen
because my Grandma was VERY strict in
the kitchen and with her recipes. Thank
goodness my Mum got a chance to learn
everything… she was more generous with
recipes and info!”
Now Greg is sharing that generosity
at Chinoiserie with a menu that makes for
difficult ordering – it’s all so good. The chili
lobster in particular is paradise for your
palate. The restaurant is also one of those
places that inspires evenings that linger and
linger, turning into early mornings, chatting
on ridiculously comfortable chairs bathed

The restaurant is also one of those places that
inspires evenings that linger and linger, turning into
early mornings, chatting on ridiculously comfortable
chairs bathed in the twinkling light of candles and
fresh air coming off the rice paddies just beyond.
Left: Pork Ribs braised in Coffee.
in the twinkling light of candles and fresh kitchen really having a good time, no matter plans to be open for lunch, with a Dim
air coming off the rice paddies just beyond. how busy,” are what inspire him. Throw in a Sum menu available. ■
Greg knew his restaurant was a good bit of Chinese Feng Shui and you can rest Text by Rose James, photos courtesy
place for hanging out when one customer assured that every effort has been taken of Greg Lawrence
fell asleep after dinner in his oversized to make this dining experience a relaxing,
‘business class’ chair! This type of reaction, happy one – in stomach and spirit.
and “looking out the kitchen window The Chinoiserie Restaurant is currently ■ Chinoiserie Restaurant & Lounge
and seeing tables of people eating and open for dinner from 5pm Monday through Jalan Sunset Road No.7, Kuta, Bali
not talking, and the guys and girls in the Sunday. Starting this month, Greg also (0361) 8088-777

PROFILE&PORTRAIT
When we grow older,

people associate old
age with weakness
and powerlessness.
But if we think the
opposite, being
Dance for Life old can also mean
steadfast and mature.
Ni Ketut Cenik, a
Balinese dancer
maestro, proved that
in her 89 years of age,
she is still the best.
K
etut Cenik was born
in 1920 in the Batuan
village of Gianyar. She
learned to dance when
she was 15 years old.
She had no master to
teach her, but she often sensed something
improper, for example when her teacher
showed a slow or less enthusiastic
movement. But to find the best teacher
was impossible for her as she was very
poor, though she still had a strong desire
to one day make her dreams come true.
So just by observing a dance taking place,
she was able to follow the movements.
She could feel the vibrations from the
gamelan so when she heard it, her body
just moved along with the gamelan
sounds. This gave her the ability to perform
any Balinese dance, including the difficult
Joged Pingitan.
Joged is a social dance which is very
popular in Bali. The movement patterns
are active and dynamic. Joged is a
unification of Legong, a classic Balinese
dance that has complex movements,

PHOTO BY NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI
and the Kekebyaran, a dance that is of a a ceremony the next day. She was so Ketut Cenik still teaches the children
merry and dynamic character. Among the friendly, welcoming us with a large smile. in her neighbourhood and foreigners
characteristics of the Joged is that it may She has not many daily activities except who are interested in the art. She also
be improvised. Joged is for couples. The dancing, as the daily household activities fulfils invitations. The last invitation was in
dancer who is a woman invites men in the are done by her grandson’s family. Once August 2008 in Japan. She was invited
audience to join in on the dance. a week she teaches children at the Agung by Networking for Balinese & Asian
Meanwhile, Joged Pingitan has a Rai Museum of Art (ARMA). She often Performing Arts to celebrate 50 years of
different role that other Joged general dances in temple ceremonies. Dancing, as Bali-Japan relations.
dances. It is called Pingitan because there it is, can also be considered another form Her regular performances can be seen
are some parts of the dance that are of offering. in Umah Kodok Stage, Banjar Pekandelan,
‘secluded’ or ‘hidden’ (pingit). The so called Her grandson’s wife told us her Batuan, Gianyar every evening each month
hidden part is when the pengibing or invited grandmother will suffer a headache if one on the 1st and 15th. On the stage she
men dancers are only allowed to dance day were to pass without her dancing. dances with her family, Made Djimat (her
equal the female dancer’s movements, but Ketut Cenik opened her eyes widely son), Nyoman Budi Artha (her grandson),
he is not allowed to touch her. The dance pretending to be angry at the comment, and I Gede Agus Hendra (her great-
is usually based on Prabu Lasem’s story or but then she smiled and said, ”Nak saja grandson). The stage is owned by Made
some part of the Calonarang epic. History mula keto (that’s true).” She loves dancing. Djimat under the Yayasan Tri Pusaka Sakti
has it that the Joged appeared around the She married I Nyoman Reneh who is also art foundation. ■
year 1884. In the beginning, this dance a dancer, and has passed on her talents to Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati,
was only performed before the king and the the next generations. courtesy photos
dancers were his mistresses. Nowadays, For her, dancing requires collaboration
it is hard to find a dancer who can dance between the five senses; not only the
the Joged Pingitan because of the highly bodily movements but also the entire
complex movements. body and soul must be one in the dance. ■ Tri Pusaka Sakti Art Foundation
When I visited her at her house, Ketut It needs totality to bring the dance to life. (0361) 299138,
Cenik was busy preparing offerings for Totality is her principle. www.yayasanpusakasakti.org

PONDERINGPOINT
R
ecently, spread all over system it has held elections only 10 times. Soeharto, including in the election of 1997.
Indonesia is a somewhat The first election was in 1955, 10 years Change came in 1997-1998. Indonesia
vivid ambience. Colorful after the Indonesian Independence Day, was amidst a monetary crisis. Riots broke
signs can be seen at which was joined in by many political out in some parts of the country. Students
almost every corner. parties. This was the only election mobilized in demonstrations. Finally,
The minute you exit during the leadership of the charismatic Soeharto resigned and was replaced by
from the Ngurah Rai International Airport’s Indonesian President Soekarno. then Vice President B.J. Habibie. This
gates, you’ll be able to view rows of flags, The next election was held in 1971 lasted until the next early election. In
banners, and posters and… smiling faces. under Soeharto’s leadership, followed 1999 Indonesia had a new president,
None of these flags or banners are Abdurrahman Wahid, or more widely
welcoming signs or promotional media for known by his nickname ‘Gus Dur’. After
overseas tourists. They are promotional that, the election circle ran back to normal,
tools for something far exceeding the every five years.
objectives of mere commercial products, Now Indonesia has had 6 presidents,
and are part of shaping the country’s each a different character. There was
future. The flags and banners show the also a woman president, Megawati
nation’s different eligible parties and the Soekarnoputri, who will again run for her
various posters show the faces of the party, the Indonesian Democratic Party for
people’s representative candidates from Struggle or Partai Demokrasi Indonesia
each of the parties. Perjuangan (PDI-P). Other candidates are
Yes, this year is a monumental year for coming forward, with or without a party’s
the Indonesian people. It is the tenth time support. This is still in discussion, about
Indonesia will be holding a democratic independent candidates who have not had
gathering. This is the time for the the support of any party.
Indonesian people to participate in steering Whatever the discussions result in, it will
Indonesia’s future by deciding on qualified not be an obstacle for this big democratic
representatives for parliament. event that will happen in early April of
Through the elections, the people will
not only decide on their representatives ELATED, this year. About 38 qualified parties are
campaigning to gain more support. Some
but also the president. It is the second time
Indonesia will hold a direct presidential
ELECTIONS presidential candidates have had their
advertisements spread across the mass
election, as the first was in 2004. media. People start to talk about these
Indonesia has had election systems
Yes, this year is a issues everywhere, in the home, in cafes,
which differ from those of other monumental year even in offices and during lunch time. Such
countries. The Indonesian elections occur for the Indonesian an important moment it is.
every five years to elect the House of
Representatives or Dewan Perwakilan
people. It is the tenth Overall, it sounds like people need to
know how will the elections be going, and
Rakyat (DPR) members for the regency, time Indonesia will be will it be safe? Gede Pitana, once Director of
provincial, and national levels directly. At holding a democratic the Bali Tourism Authority, in a conversation
the same time people will also decide on
the region’s Representative Council or
gathering. with Bali & Beyond was optimistic that the
event will proceed safely and smoothly.
Dewan Perwakilan Daerah (DPD). Both the President Susilo Bambang Yodoyono has
House of Representatives and the region’s called upon some ministries to discuss the
Representative Council will be members matter. He expressed his hopes for a safe
of the People’s Consultative Council or by the 1977 elections. The next election and smooth election process that highly
Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR), ran routinely every five years and was respects democratic values. That is the
which is the highest body in the country. only joined by three parties. The election reason why the government has allocated
A few months later, the people will again only voted for members of the House of enough funds to secure the election.
go to the polls to decide on their President Representatives. The People’s Consultative We do hope this democratic process
and Vice President directly. Council then would elect the President and will run soundly. The people look forward to
Indonesia is 63 years old now, and Vice President. “By coincidence” in every a better future. ■
because of the unstable governmental election, they always gave full support to Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

ACTION&ATTRACTION

THE LAST
BASTION OF COOL
Indulging in the Easy Rider Experience
T
here is a certain sound that absolutely nuts, or so I’m told by Pak Agus of the 10 big bikes on hire from Pak Agus
a Harley Davidson makes at the Dewata Harley-Davidson rental and the team. What you would sacrifice
when you start it up. It’s shop, located in the heart of Kuta. in speed (let’s face it, Bali doesn’t boast
a kind of thunderous roar “When we go up into the villages the any Autobahn type superhighways) would
that screams “get out of the dogs go crazy,” he says. If it’s a head certainly be made up by the bucolic
way, I’m coming through”. turner of a sound for the average human, scenery the Bali heartland is famous for.
You’d think the people at Harley Davidson I can only imagine what canines, with Self-riding hire bikes are available
had almost patented that sound, so iconic an advanced sense of hearing, must if you can show you can handle a big
has it become. It’s a lesser known fact experience. Mad dogs aside, it must be bike and provided you have either an
that that explosion of sound drives dogs a pretty unique outing sitting astride one international licence for overseas visitors

Clearly the local market loves this type of Bali escape, with the
largest proportion of riders coming from Jakarta. Of the overseas
visitors, Australians top the list and from time to time there are
special requests from overseas bike clubs.
a “C” licence for domestic visitors. But I All the favourite destinations are on offer; clubs. I’m thinking the local market is a
think it would be more interesting to join Ubud, Bedugul, Kintamani and Tanah Lot fairly elite crew with the 24 hour rental fee
a guided sightseeing tour in order to fully to name a few. You may not be going fast ranging from 1,000,000 rupiah through
appreciate the Bali back roads. Four hour but the journey and the stunning sights to 1,800,000 rupiah (depending on the
and eight hour trips are on offer, each will more than compensate for that. type of motorbike). Ownership of the
hosted by a guide and a back rider. For Clearly the local market loves this motorbikes is a different kind of club
those unaccustomed to the particular type of Bali escape, with the largest altogether, with new motorbikes quickly
challenges of riding in Indonesia; dogs, proportion of riders coming from Jakarta. relieving you of between 200 to 600
potholes, chickens, building materials and Of the overseas visitors, Australians top million rupiah. Then there’s the on-going
delicate old ladies taking up a portion of the list and from time to time there are maintenance to consider with new tires
the road, this would seem a safer option. special requests from overseas bike setting you back a cool 2,000,000 rupiah.

I’m beginning to think these are a select open road. Perhaps that’s the lure of the
few members who have a deep love for super modified bikes. I can’t for the life of
these bikes and even deeper pockets. me imagine them out on the Bali byways
Pak Agus and his team keep on top of dodging motorbike eating potholes and
their maintenance with a commitment to flooded lanes; these are just for looking
replacing the rental motorbikes every two at and drooling over. For certain they
years. It’s a labor of love I guess, as the would make a super stylish centre piece
bikes need to be kept in mint condition for an upmarket club or shop in the likes of
to ensure peak performance and safety. downtown London, New York or Tokyo.
All rentals come with proper helmets and So, in Bali at least, we’ve come a long
riders are asked to wear long pants and way from the days of the easy rider and
closed shoes (unlike some of the bare- leather clad gangs. The new age Harleys
headed shirtless surfing crowd we see are the playthings of the platinum card
around town). carrying brigade, but for sure they remain
Motorbike groups from overseas also the last bastion of cool. ■
head to Chopper Heaven on Jalan Dewi Text by Lois Simon, photos courtesy of
Sri in Kuta to indulge in the free riding respective motorcycle dealers
habit. Pak Rakasiwi and his team host
tours around the island from their stock
of Harley Davidsons. Motorbikes are also
on sale some with some pretty stylish ■ Dewata Harley-Davidson
modifications done in Yogyakarta. Jl. By-Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta
Although not in the rental market, Kick (0361) 764-272; dhdrent@indosat.net.id
Ass Choppers (you gotta love that name!) ■ Chopper Heaven
over in Canggu has some head turning Jl. Dewi Sri 7X, Kuta, (0361) 763-244
modified motorbikes that lure you into their chopperheaven69@hotmail.com
stylish showroom. The window display ■ Kick Ass Choppers
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even imagine getting down and dirty on the kickass_bali@yahoo.co.id

BEYONDBALI
A
SEMARANG s the orange glow of the
& THE GEDONG SONGO

sunrise gradually spreads
to the east and the wisps
of mist clear from the
steep pine forest-covered
Semarang might not offer the instant slopes, a spectacular
attractions of Yogyakarta, and the view opens. Below the red rooftops of the
hamlet of Duran the mountainside falls away
Gedong Songo might not rank among through terraces of cabbages and onions
– exotic vegetables here in Indonesia which
the wonders of the world, but this little- only grow in the high altitude cool. Through
visited corner of Central Java is well the pale haze that cloaks the valley below,
palm-lined ridges and amphitheatres of
worth a detour to escape the crowds green rice can be made out, and further to
– and to see some of the most the south the Rawa Pening Lake catches a
dulled reflection of the morning sky. Beyond
beautiful landscapes in Java. that, rising stark above the streaks of cloud

that blur the landscape of Central Java, is visitors every day, fifty kilometres to the Opposite page: the domed Dutch church, Gereja
the great purple cone of Gunung Merbabu, north the older temples of Gedong Songo Blenduk, in Semarang’s old colonial district.
Above: inside the Thay Kak Sie temple in
a 3000-metre high mountain. Loitering rarely make it onto visitors’ itineraries. They Semarang. The city has a large Chinese population
behind it, it is just possible to pick out the might be small in stature compared to the and many temples.
smoking summit of Gunung Merapi, the splendours to the south, but those who
most active volcano in the area, while to the make the effort to follow the steep road
right another pair of huge conical mountains, through the cabbage fields will be amply
Gunung Sumbing and Gunung Sundoro, rewarded. The Gedong Songo occupy
seem to float on a sea of white haze. one of the finest positions anywhere in
Closer at hand the sunlight begins to streak Java, high on the rugged slopes of Mount in Javanese. The name might cause
through the pine trees, lighting the intricately Ungaran looking out over that mighty vista modern visitors to scratch their heads
carved stonework of the ancient Hindu of volcanoes. And while Borobudur and – there are only six temple groups spread
temples, known as the Gedong Songo, that Prambanan swarm with sightseers from first over the slopes above Duran village, and
lie scattered across this high hillside. light every day, if you visit during the week, though some of the groups contain several
While the World Heritage Site temples of chances are you’ll have the Gedong Songo individual structures, no count will reach a
Prambanan and Borobudur in the southern to yourself. tally of nine. It seems that the early Dutch
part of Central Java attract hundreds of Gedong Songo means “Nine Buildings” surveyors who first mapped the site in the

Top: the temples of Group Three have some of the the finest of the early Hindu temples in condensed milk, up through the narrow
finest statues in their wall niches. Above and opposite Java. Their design – rising tiers, an inner terraces where hill folk work tending plots
page: details of the carvings on the Gedong Songo
temples – well preserved after 1200 years. Above chamber, and decorated facades – was of vegetables. The first of the temples is a
right: a busy traditional market in Semarang. a prototype for the classic Javanese bulky building with a yoni – cosmic symbol
architectural style that reached its greatest of femininity – in the gloomy inner chamber
heights at Prambanan, two centuries later. (its male counterpart, the lingam, is
And in their remote location, up in the cool missing). But the best carvings are further
pine forests, the Gedong Songo temples up the hillside at the second and third
19th Century made a mistake and the name have survived remarkably well for more temple groups. Here there are carvings of
that they gave the “nine” buildings was later than 1200 years. the elephant-headed god Ganesh and the
translated into Javanese for local maps. The temples lie at the end of a narrow goddess Durga looking out from niches in
But the locals around Gunung Ungaran had lane some seven kilometres from the the walls, the craftsmanship still obvious
another more evocative, and more accurate, pleasant hill resort of Bandungan. A path after more than a millennium. The backdrop
name for the place: Candi Banyukuning, the leads from the entranceway with its cluster of pine-clad slopes makes an atmospheric
Temples of the Yellow Water. of simple cafes serving tasty sate kelinci setting, and the faint scent of sulphur in the
The Gedong Songo temples were (skewered rabbit kebabs with peanut air adds to the otherworldly atmosphere.
built in the 8th Century and are some of sauce) and hot coffee sweetened with The source of the smell is in a nearby

The other temples
stand beyond the hot
springs, on a steep
ridge surrounded
by trees... the early
morning sunlight
first falls after dawn;
the view across the
valley at its best.
ravine where geothermal energy from

the active volcano behind the temples
sends acrid smoke hissing from cracks
in the rocks and brings yellow-tinted
water bubbling to the surface in shallow,
steaming pools. The colour of this naturally
heated water is the source of the old local
name for the temples. A small swimming
pool has been built at these hot springs.
The waters are said to have healing
properties and on weekends locals from
the coastal city of Semarang and beyond
make the journey up into the pine trees
to bathe here. On a weekday afternoon
though, you can enjoy this natural spa
treatment alone for the princely sum of
5000 rupiah.
The other temples stand beyond the
hot springs, on a steep ridge surrounded
by trees. This is where the early morning
sunlight first falls after dawn, and it is from
here that the bird’s-eye view across the
valley is at its best. There are more fine
carvings, and inside some of the buildings
you’ll find offerings of leaves and petals
and a little pile of incense ash, a sign that
long after the great Hindu kingdoms of
Java faded from the scene, someone still
venerates these sacred places. With their
stunning, atmospheric location it’s easy to
see why. ■
Text & photos by Tim Hannigan

CENTRAL JAVA
TEGAL PEKALONGAN
SEMARANG
CENTRAL JAVA
WONOSOBO
PURWOKERTO SURAKARTA
INDONESIA
HOW YOU CAN GET THERE

You can get to the Gedong Songo Red-tiled roofs and arched doorways
temples from the popular tourist town of still offer a faded echo of the older
Yogyakarta, less than three hours to the quarters of Amsterdam. The finest
south. But the nearest city is Semarang of all the old buildings is the 18th
on the north coast, just 45 minutes Century Immanuel church, better
away. Semarang is often overlooked by known as Gereja Blenduk, the
guidebooks and tour routes. It is true Church of the Dome.
that the city has none of the royal palaces One of the most atmospheric
and artistic highlights of Yogyakarta and of all Semarang’s colonial relics is
Solo, but it is one of the oldest cities in the venerable Toko Oen restaurant.
Indonesia, and it is a good place to see Inconspicuous on a busy street,
traces of a different side of Java’s history. once through the doors you are back in and old women praying before gold statues
Semarang was an important trading city the 1930s – the decade when the place of the Buddha – and needless to say there
in colonial days, and in the narrow streets first opened. With old wooden furniture, is some fine Chinese food.
around its winding river there are some of slow-turning ceiling fans, top-notch ice Semarang might not offer the instant
the finest examples of Dutch architecture cream, and tasty homemade cakes and attractions of Yogyakarta, and the Gedong
anywhere in the country. Sprawling in biscuits from tall glass jars, it’s the perfect Songo might not rank among the wonders
either direction from the thoroughfare of place for afternoon tea. of the world, but this little-visited corner
Jalan Jendral Suprapto are alleys lined with Elsewhere in the city there is a sprawling of Central Java is well worth a detour to
old shops and warehouses with stocky Chinatown, dotted with temples full of red escape the crowds – and to see some of
columns and high shuttered windows. and black tones, pungent incense smoke, the most beautiful landscapes in Java.

CAPITALCORNER
FANCY A SPA?
As the New Year unrolls... and the
hectic metropolis beats with life again
for a whole new beginning...
Why not take the chance to unwind
and loosen up for a fresh start?

Opposite page: spa amenities at Bimasena.
This page, clockwise: the Ayuslomi Ritual at
Bima Sena; spa products at Borobudur; and
Chocolate Ritual at Bimasena. Page 52: Spa at
Four Seasons Jakarta. Page 53: Spa Suite at
Bimasena. Page 54, clockwise: Harnn & Thann
spa lobby; Harnn & Thann Spa Suite; and Facial
Treatment at the Spa at Four Seasons.
U
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chasing some big place, and although the gigantic Hotel chirping birds, and the view of half Olympic
fortune. So it is simply Borobudur complex is situated amidst size swimming pool will ease your mind.
fair to cut yourself some the most heavily jammed traffic of Central The spa frees itself from upscale luxury.
slack at a fancy-dancy spa suite. Find the Jakarta, the atmosphere is pressure free. Without taking too much of a cut from
capital city’s most recommended remedies Exiting from the hotel building, the path your hard-earned salary, the Borobudur
for refreshing yourself before starting a to the health club is through an expansive Club & Spa goes the Indonesian way to
whole new, fresh 2009! evergreen park. Opt for the longer route to give your body and mind a total break.
reach the club, and let your feet work for The remedial Balinese Boreh will wrap
a few minutes. Allow yourself to breathe your body in a hot sensation, thanks to

Just get the basic Javanese or
aromatherapy treatments and say the
password: “super strong”.
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pepper, cloves, Javanese long pepper, Balinese coffee and ginger body scrub.
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CUSTOMS, PATROLS
Australia and Indonesia
successfully coordinated its third fishery
patrol on illegal fishing in the Arafura JAKARTA TO JAZZ!
Sea. Australian Ministry of Home Affairs,
Bob Debus, said the operation took The Jakarta International Java Jazz
eight days from November to December Festival 2009 will take place March 6,7 and 8,
2008 and showed a cooperative 2009 at the Jakarta Convention Center. This year’s
approach to protect the Australia- event features international artists, the likes of
Indonesia exclusive economy zone Bobby Lyle, Boney James, Brian McKnight, Chieli
from illegal fishing. The patrol involved Minucci & Special EFX, Chuck Loeb, Dave Weckl,
Australian customs ship Triton and David Garfield, Dianne Reeves, Eliane Elias and
Hervey Bay, Indonesian fishing ships Hiu Everette Harp. This year’s theme is “It’s A Lifestyle”
Macan 001 and 002 and coastal An ‘Online Price’ at www.javajazzfestival.com is
guard airplanes. valid only through January 5.
Australian Embassy Jakarta, Jl. HR
Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16, South
Jakarta, (021) 2550-5555; www.
indonesia.embassy.gov.au
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TINY ISLANDS TO HONOR...

Indonesia’s remote Moluccas islands plans to build a
museum and an observatory in honor of British naturalist Alfred
FASHIONABLE SELECT Russel Wallace, who in the 19th century spent many years in the
area doing pioneering field work. Wallace was a leading expert
Internationally renown designer Ika was invited to be one of the on the geographical distribution of animal species and proposed
panel of judges in an Anniversary celebration of Review Asia Magz. a theory of natural selection around the same time his better
Selected three of Hongkong “Asia Most Beautiful People” were known compatriot Charles Darwin published his famous theory
Michael Wong, Flora Cheong Leen, Alice Chiu. Followed in the picture: in “On the Origin of Species.” Ternate, the provincial capital of
North Moluccas, plans to start constructing a museum and a
panel of judges Ika, Editor & Publisher Rex Aguado and Chairman
monument on the site of Wallace’s former home this year, as
of Harrex Media Limited Harry O’Neill. From Indonesia, the selection
well as an observatory to research animal species in eastern
went to Made Mangku Pastika, currently Governor of Bali. Indonesia. The city has also named a street after Wallace.
For further information, email ika@ balifashionweek.com. The Welsh-born naturalist is famous for identifying the “Wallace
ReviewAsia, Suite 2507, 410 Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong, Line,” a boundary separating eastern and western Indonesia into
(852) 3571-7223 areas of different species. Sourced from www.reuters.com

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PHOTOS BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

INTERNATIONAL ‘JEPEN’ FESTIVAL
The recent International ‘Jepen’ Festival took place at the Grand Tarakan
Mall on the island of Tarakan in East Kalimantan. Tarakan other cities including
Nunukan, Bulungan, Malinau, West Kutai, Samarinda and Balikpapan, as
well as groups from neighboring country Malaysia participated in traditional
Malay social dance festivity. Alongside the festival were old Tarakan photo
competitions and exhibitions in ‘Tarakan Tempo Doeloe’, which saw 60
photos from 19 participants. The dance festival itself draw 23 troupes with
over 300 participants and their supporters. Above, Head of Tarakan City
Cultural and Tourism Government Office, Ery Sugiarto, shares a photo shot
with troupe winners. The international-scale festival was expected to act as
an introduction to the wealth of cultural arts in the other coastal areas in East
Kalimantan and those of neighboring countries that share the close cultural
proximity with the island. At feft, representatives of Bali’s travel association or
ASITA, Ms. Erawati, and Bali Tourism Board (BTB), Sang Putu Subaya, pose
with dancers in traditional Kalimantan attire. www.tarakankota.go.id
IN-FLIGHT AWARDED
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Qatar Airways has added yet another illustrious award to its

rapidly growing list of accolades by winning the Aviation Business
Award for In-flight Services of the Year. The Doha-based airline
continued its award-winning streak at the annual Aviation Business
Awards gala dinner held at Le Meridien Hotel in Abu Dhabi. It
follows honors won at the recent World Travel Awards in which
travel industry professionals voted Qatar Airways as the Middle
East’s Leading Business Class Airline for the second year running
and having the region’s Leading Airline Lounge. The in-flight
services provide passengers with the best all-round experience
that they can find in the skies today. www.qatarairways.com

COMMUNITYCALENDAR
NATURE
DEPICTED
Komaneka Fine Art Gallery
presents a solo exhibition by
Budi Agung Kuswara that will run
through January 20.
For quite some time Budi
Agung Kuswara has tended
towards environmental themes,
and lately he is interested in
exploring this tendency through
visualizing natural surroundings and weather conditions. On his canvasses we can find
strong wind blowing fragmented branches and disquieting the sea until it boils over. He
defines the strength of the currents with sparks of fire, flickering amongst the foaming sea.
Kabul, as his friends fondly call him, is finishing his study in the Fine Art Department of
the Indonesian Art Institute in Yogyakarta. Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Jalan Monkey
Forest, Ubud, Gianyar, (0361) 976-090; www.komaneka.com
FOOLS’LORE ETHNOLOGY
Biasa Art Space presents
Gaya Art Space presents ‘Post-
“Indieguerillas” FOOLS’LORE: Folklore
Ethnology Museum’, an arts painting
Reload, curated by Sudjud Dartanto. The
and installation by artist Heri Dono,
exhibition runs through January 18 at
curated by Mikke Susanto. The
the art space on Jalan Raya Seminyak.
exhibition will run through January
Santi Ariestyowanti and Dyatmiko
13and the space is open daily from
Lancur Bawono (Miko) joined forces
9am - 10pm. Heri Dono has visited
as Indieguerillas in 1999. Both had
major museums in various countries,
graduated from the Fine Art Faculty of the
and this time he wants to re-interpret
Indonesia Art Institute in Yogyakarta; Santi
in Visual Communication Design and Miko
the roles of museums, the roles that RUSSIAN REVELS
have disturbed his mind for so long.
in Interior Design. Inspired by local culture Nikko Bali Resort & Spa presents a
Heri Dono disclosed that the art works
and daily events, Indieguerillas works with Russian Christmas celebration with a live
displayed in this exhibit represent
video, digital art, wood, glass, resin, as band performance and modern dance
diverse processes of creation based
well as acrylic on canvas. and fashion show on January 6, taking
on pluralistic discourses that place
Through pop yet provocative and place at the resort’s Serenity Beach
local values and philosophies at an
brave designs, they bring exploration featuring a BBQ dinner and entertainment
equal and referential position with the
of techniques and a seemingly endless from 8pm – 10pm, at only US$ 110++/
concepts of modern arts.
stream of fresh ideas to the fore. person with a 50% off for children
Gaya Fusion, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud
Biasa Art Space, Jl. Raya Seminyak from 5 - 12 years.
(0361) 979-252
34, Kuta, (0361) 847-5766 Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua,
www.gayafusion.com
www.biasaart.com (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE

Ganesha Gallery presents an exhibition of art by Davina
Stephens. In her newest exhibition called This Side of Paradise,
Stephens focuses on the image of Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice.
Revered in Java and Bali, this powerful fertility goddess controls
agriculture and the Asian staff of life. She is associated with the
moon and is comparable to the classical Greek and Roman earth
goddesses, Gaia and Demeter. But Stephens’ explorations of
mythological and magical themes leave nostalgia just as an echo
in the distance since, as she says, “…serenity begets tension as
I press the play button introducing post-industrialist imagery on a
journey from the ancient to modern world; a kind of Silk Road to the
Hollywood production of Lost Horizons”.
Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay,
(0361) 701-010; www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

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ART FOR LIFE

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa presents an
exhibition of Batik titled “Art for Life” by Tjok Agung
Kusumayuda Pemayun and W Gallery through
January 15. More than twenty batik artworks are
displayed at the lobby area and Gallery Boutique
of the resort. All exhibited batik artworks are
made from natural dyes. Tjok Agung has a very
strong interest in natural dyed textile and has been
involved with Bali traditional textile conservation
work with Yayasan Pecinta Budaya Bebali (Bebali
Traditional Textile Conservation Foundation).
Together with W Gallery Ubud, Tjok Agung
contributes 10% from sales of his batik artwork to
environment programs by the Friends of National
Parks Foundation (www.fnpf.org).
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, (0361) 977-888
TWO IN ONE
www.mayaubud.com Tony Raka Art Gallery presents two
exhibitions of art during the same month.
First is Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI),
one of the nation’s biggest groups of art
through their latest visual art exhibition that
also celebrates its 38th anniversary. The
exhibition will run through January 30.
The second is a painting exhibition by
Made Wiradana, a graduate of Indonesia Institute of The Arts Yogyakarta (ISI
Yogyakarta). His paintings are manifestations of abstracted ancient, mystical
and primitive images, which are developed through modern art techniques. His
magnificent paintings are also viewable at the Intercontinental Bali Resort in
Jimbaran through January 5.
Tonyraka Art Gallery, Jalan Raya Mas no. 86, Mas, Ubud
(0361) 781-6785; www.tonyrakaartgallery.com
MEANWHILE... THIS MONTH

January 1 National observance January 17 Australia Day
New Year’s Day, 2009 Tumpek Landep Australian observance
International observance January 6 Day of blessing for metalwork
Sabuh Mas Balinese Hindu observance India Republic Day
Global Family Day (formerly the Balinese Hindu observance Indian observance
One Day of Peace and Sharing) January 24
recognized by the UN World Day for War Orphans Siwaratri Garuda Indonesia’s 60th
(initiated by S.O.S Enfants En Balinese Hindu observance anniversary
World Day of Peace - established Detresse and AIDS & War Orphans (Founded January 26, 1949 as
by Pope Paul VI in his letter dated International) January 25 Garuda Indonesian Airways)
on 8.12.1967 Tilem Kepitu National observance
International observance January 7 Seventh New Moon
Pagerwesi Balinese Hindu observance January 28
January 3 Balinese Hindu observance Data Protection Day
Saraswati Gwan Tan Recognized by the Council of
Balinese Hindu observance Orthodox Christmas Chinese Observance Europe
Orthodox Christian observance International observance
Religious Department Day International Leprosy Day
National observance January 10 International observance January 31
Purnama Kepitu Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) anniversary;
January 4 Seventh Full Moon Nutrition and Food Day conservative Sunni Islam group
Banyu Pinaruh Balinese Hindu observance National observance in Indonesia, established January
Balinese Hindu observance 31, 1926)
January 14 January 26 National observance
January 5 Old New Year Imlek / Chinese New Year 2560
Soma Ribek Orthodox Christian observance Chinese Observance
Balinese Hindu observance
January 15 Annular Solar Eclipse
Indonesian Women’s Naval Corps Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Natural phenomenon
(KOWAL) Day United States observance

SEE&SEEN
VIP VISIT
The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua
hosted President of Republic of Indonesia Mr.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Mrs. Ani
Yudhoyono and a number of other delegates
from December 9–10, 2008 who were in Bali
to officially open the 1st Bali Democracy Forum
(BDF). The BDF was attended by several
government leaders and ministers from a
number of Asian countries.
ROCKED ‘N RAN BORNEO, EXCITED

The Department of Culture & Tourism
Rock & Run the 8th Chapter was a recent
in cooperation with Kalimantan provinces held
success and proceeds from the annual event
a tourism promotional event, November 21-23,
totaled Rp 50 million which was presented to
2008, at the atrium of the Discovery Shopping
the Rotary Club. Pictured left is Darryl Marsden,
Mall in Kuta. The Borneo Extravaganza was
General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali
the third, held every two years. The first was
(right) presenting the cheque to Rotary Club
in Jakarta in 2004 and the second in 2006.
Seminyak, Bali, represented by Urs Klee,
This third installment took “Exciting Borneo”
President of Rotary Club Seminyak. ‘Rock &
as its theme. The showcase featured various
Run’ is an annual social event carried out by
attractions and arts never before shown outside
Hard Rock Hotel Bali that goes in line with
of the island of Kalimantan, with performers,
its motto: ‘Take Time to Be Kind’. ‘The 8th
items, snacks and souvenirs brought in
Chapter’ took place November 2, 2008 with
directly from Central, East, West and South
over 300 participants joining.
Kalimantan. Governor of Central Kalimantan,
Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar
Teras Narang, was present to deliver a speech.
Pande Mas, Kuta, (0361) 761-869
GRATEFUL GATHER
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa
recently invited members of the island’s
tourism industry and media to a magnificent
island escape of its “Umbrella” poolside
appreciation gathering in December at the
resort’s Ocean Beach Pool.
The Ritz-Carlton-Bali, Resort & Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
(0361) 702-222; www.ritzcarlton.com

SEE&SEEN
BROKE GROUNDS
Royal Kamuela Villas Nusa Dua, the new
Aston International-managed villa property in
Nusa Dua recently saw its groundbreaking
ceremony on location within the Bali Tourism
Development Corporation (BTDC) area; home
to some of the best known resorts in Bali. The
Royal Kamuela Villas Nusa Dua will consist of
34 villas all with private pools. A combination
of one and two bedroom villas make up the
development. Due to open this year the Royal
Kamuela Villas will cater for the growing market
in Nusa Dua looking for an alternative to a resort
hotel environment. The Royal Kamuela Villas Nusa
Dua is luxuriously appointed with high quality
furnishings and fixtures. Each Villa will have its
own large private swimming pool, and separate
lounge and dining area resplendent with a large
flat screen TV.
ASTON International Hotels, Resorts &
Residences, Wisma Staco, 3rd Floor, Suite
100, Jl. Casablanca Kav. 18, Jakarta
(021) 831-8800, www.aston-international.com
ROCKED, RIGHT!
Hard Rock Hoel Bali hosted
Angels & Airwaves in December.
Angels & Airwaves (“AVA”) arrived in
Bali to perform at Hard Rock Café
Bali, on December 10, 2008 and
signed a guitar in Centerstage for the
Hard Rock Hotel Bali wall of fame.
Pictured are the band’s lineup with
Ms. Aulianty Fellina Rizal, Marketing
and Communications Manager of
ROLE PLAYED
Hard Rock Hotel Bali. Hard Rock The R.O.L.E. Foundation ‘s
Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar December 13 fundraising evening at the
Pande Mas, Kuta, (0361) 761-869 O-CE-N by Outrigger’s new seafood
www.hardrockhotels.net restaurant, The Flying Fish featured a
seafood buffet enjoyed by the 75 people.
Pictured are some of the party members
and foundation founder Mike O’Leary
(second from right). R.O.L.E. Foundation
head office; Jl. Siligita 55D, Nusa Dua
(0361) 778-149
www.rolefoundation.org
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger, JI Arjuna
88X Legian, Kuta, (0361) 737-400
www.outrigger.com
ALL ALLURED... ECO ‘N ECHOES...

After successfully opening seven boutiques in
Jakarta and Singapore, Allure has recently opende Bali Eco Adventure Bayad recently
its 8th boutique in Seminyak. For 3 years Allure launched its newly discovered cave
has creatively progressed in bringing batik to labyrinth in the eco adventure’s territory.
the world. Allure preserves traditional batik by The trek was opened for the first time,
presenting them as modern, contemporary, yet inviting members of the tourism and travel
elegant and exotic at the same time. The opening industry and media to experience the
of the 8th boutique in Bali was also marked ancient cave, Goa Maya. Certain hints
by fashion show which took the theme “Exotic inside the labyrinth direct to the assumption
Nuances of Batik” featuring eight models (six that inhabitants of the village hid there
female and two male models). during the times of Dutch occupation and
Allure Batik, Seminyak Square Lt. 2 B – 9 the anti-communist unrests in 1965/66.
Jl. Laksamana, Seminyak, (0361) 738-039 Bali Eco Adventure Bayad, (0361) 901-
www.allurebatik.com 874; www.baliecoadventure.com
SKAL INTERNATIONAL BALI
An International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals
Doing Business Among Friends
SKAL HAD A BALL

Over 280 members and Guests
enjoyed the 2008 annual Skal Bali Ball, Bali’s
tourism’s largest social gathering of the year,
held on December 19 in the magnificent
Graha Sawangan Ballroom of the Nikko
Bali Resort & Spa. There were cocktails
and camels, carols and stilt-walkers, great
food, lots of wine, a great band and singer
plus dancing, a fashion show, raffles, silent
auctions and a great door prize. Reservations
are now open for 2009.
GREAT LUNCHES ‘N EVENTS

The 130 members of Skal Bali meet for
fellowship, networking and a great lunch
every month. The agenda is light and fun.
NOT TO BE MISSED JANUARY 9, 2009 at
BONEKA at the ST. REGIS BALI RESORT.
ABOUT SKAL
AND SKAL BALI
Skal International, founded in Paris
in 1934, is the largest travel and tourism
organization in the world counting over
20,000 members in 500 clubs in over 80
countries. Members are leading tourism
industry professionals and management
from hotels, transportation, tour operators,
travel agencies, marine and cruise
operators, attractions, restaurants, golf
courses, spas and travel and tourism media.
Skal Bali - biggest club in South East Asia
and second fastest growing club in the
world.
For information contact our secretariat
at (0361) 784 0212 or at skalbali@dps.
centrin.net.id
HOTELHIGHLIGHTS Member of RAMA HOTELS & RESORTS BALI
www.rama-hotels-bali.com
HIGHLIGHTS: The hotel set amongst tropical garden, fresh

ocean breeze and sunset most of time! With a new beach front
restaurant; ROSSOVIVO dine & lounge create its own crowds. A
paradise of beach lovers………
FACILITIES: 82 air-conditioned rooms, with superior room and

deluxe bungalow category. Completed with international TV
channel, in-house movies, mini bar, IDD telephone, hair dryer,
coffee/tea making facilities, slippers, umbrella, private balcony/terrace and in-room safe for all
room type. New meeting room, room service, swimming pool, kids pool, aromatic traditional
massage & reflexology, baby sitting, shops and atm machine within walking distance. The newly
renovated beach front restaurant ROSSOVIVO dine & lounge offer wide choices of original Italian
cuisines, Indonesian & International dishes. As well as new pool bars and cozy sofas facing to the
beach create its own ambience with additional in-house DJ perform daily for the sound of sunset
with the ocean and fun of kuta’s life as the background.
LOCATION: A centre of the long golden sandy Kuta Beach front and well known for its best surfs
places and the magnificent sunset. Within walking distance from all famous nightlife activities
and shopping centre.
CONTACT: Kuta Seaview Cottage, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Bali. Tel: (0361) 751-961
Fax: (0361) 751-962; Email: sales@kutaseaviewhotel.com; Website: www.kutaseaviewhotel.com
★★★
HIGHLIGHTS: Cultural rhythms blend with nature enhanced

by warm balinese hospitality for privacy and intimacy over 2
hectares of lush tropical garden. Perfect for honeymooner and
business gathering combined with its tropical leisure.
FACILITIES: 99 air-conditioned rooms & villas has international

TV channel, in-house movie, mini bar, IDD telephone, hair dryer,
coffee/tea making facilities and private balcony/terrace. THE RESORT itself completed with large
and stylish swimming pool, kids pool, restaurant and pool sunken bar, 24 hour room service,
drugstore, tennis court, spa, new meeting room and safety deposit box available at reception.
Exclusive benefits for THE VILLAS, with options of garden, family and pool villa has its own safety
deposit box in each room, DVD player, butler services and high speed internet connection and
separate spacious shower & bathtub.
LOCATION: Five minutes from NGURAH RAI - Bali’s International airport. South Kuta white sandy
beach & shopping centre within walking distance with the free shuttle service provided 4 times daily.
CONTACT: Rama Beach Resort & Villas, Jl. Jenggala (ex Wana Segara), Tuban-South Kuta, Bali
Tel: (0361) 751-557; Fax: (0361) 751-768; Email: sales@ramabeachhotel.com
Website: www.ramabeachhotel.com
★★★★
HIGHLIGHTS: Seafront and spacious moderate resort style. The

hotel offers a perfect haven for those who want to experience
the other side of Bali.
FACILITIES: 72 air-conditioned completed with international TV

channel, in-house movie, DVD player, mini bar, IDD telephone,
hair dryer, coffee/tea making facilities, slippers, umbrella, private
balcony/terrace and safety deposit box in all rooms. Newly
stylish seafront restaurant GARPU Restaurant & Bar with a zen style is now serving exquisite
international and local delicacies, swimming pool, kids pool, tennis court, meeting room, shuttle
service to central Candidasa, new pavilion AMBIENTE spa with the new wellness concept &
healthy food, activities such as water sports (fishing, snorkeling, and diving), trekking, tennis,
yoga session and cooking class.
LOCATION: In the tranquil beach of eastern Bali, overlooking to the wide open ocean. It’s about
an hour from Kuta area. Serves as a convenient base to explore the most interesting Balinese
cultural places such as Besakih, Mt. Agung, Tenganan Village, The Royal Palace of Karangasem,
etc.
CONTACT: Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa, Jl Raya Sengkidu, Candidasa – Karangasem, Bali
Tel: (0363) 419-74; Fax: (0363) 419-75; Email: sales@ramacandidasahotel.com
Website: www.ramacandidasahotel.com
★★★★
HIGHLIGHTS: The newly expanded Ramayana Resort & Spa

in Kuta is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and provides
6 different type of rooms to suit your various needs and
preferences. A modern Balinese tropical garden resort with
adjoining sidewalk shopping arcades, exquisite restaurants,
and café’s.
FACILITIES: Guest rooms are surrounded by gardens and the different levels of accommodations
provide different views, and range from superior to deluxe with private balconies, spacious family
rooms, and interconnecting deluxe rooms for families. The resort club caters to a high standard
with 18 superior deluxe rooms. Dine after sunset at Rama’s restaurant on gastronomic delights of
authentic local and international variations. Bluefin is a sophisticated lounge with Japanese fusion
dishes, while Asian Spice serves Asian favorites.
LOCATION: A short walk away to Kuta’s largest shopping center, art markets, the famous Kuta
Beach, and the Waterbom Park. Positioned conveniently on the corner of Jalan Bakung Sari and
Kartika Plaza, with the Kuta Sidewalk as its frontispiece.
CONTACTS: Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta, PO Box 3334, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Tel. (0361) 751-864
Fax. (0361) 751-866; E-mail: reservation@ramayanahotel.com, sales@ramayanahotel.com
Website: www.ramayanahotel.com

★★★★
HIGHLIGHT: The Mentari Sanur Hotel is tucked away down a
small side street just off Jalan Hangtuah at the northern end off
Sanur, Bali’s most enchanted village. Shaded by frangipani trees,
this two-storey 28 rooms hotel offers the ideal combination of
modern facilities and a charming Balinese atmosphere with family
style hospitality and service.
FACILITIES: A large luxury private swimming pool is the right

place for you to pamper your self and relax in a privacy atmosphere under a warm tropical sun.
Tunjung Restaurant offers a combination of continental and traditional Balinese dining, cozy
lounge is the area where you can sit down, relax, and bar will serves you varieties of drinks.
Free exclusive broadband internet access.
LOCATION: Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur Hotel is
situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes from
many great tourist activities and attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International
Airport, 20 minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping area, 10 minutes
drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.
CONTACT: Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Telp: (0361) 283286; Fax.(0361)283017
Email: sales@mentarisanur.com; Website: www.mentarisanur.com
HIGHLIGHTS: The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart

of Bali’s shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the
property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Bali
while keeping all the island’s best shops, bars, restaurants and
beaches within easy walking distance.
FACILITIES: Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar,

meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming pool
with Jacuzzi, children’s pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and transfer,
snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby sitter upon request, broadband internet
connection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and
IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower,
mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the
swimming pool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing.
LOCATION: The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport;
20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive
to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.
CONTACTS: Jl. Legian 83A, Legian, Tel: (0361) 754-082, Fax. (0361) 750-792
E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com; Website: www.maxi-hotel.com
HIGHLIGHTS: The Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is

a four star international resort which commands
a strategic location that is just minutes from great
shopping and entertainment, as well as the cultural and natural attractions of Bali. Sanur Paradise
Plaza Hotel is the first 4 star resort in Bali to have a Club Lounge and dedicated CLUB Floors consisting
of 42 rooms and suites. All rooms on the ground level have just been renovated featuring a modern
contemporary Balinese look, marble flooring, and finished with warm colors that deliver a soothing
ambience and more comfort for guests.
FACILITIES: All categories of the 329 guest rooms surround a tropical garden courtyard and expansive
pool environment. Each room is comfortably appointed with modern touches, cool marble flooring and
a refreshing Balinese accent on décor. Some room categories feature a private balcony while others
have direct access to the long 110m free form pool that is shaded by tropical palms.
LOCATION: Situated between Ubud and Kuta, and in close proximity to Denpasar, Sanur Paradise
Plaza Hotel and Suites is conveniently located near temples, galleries, restaurants, boutiques and the
ever popular Sanur Beach.
CONTACTS: Jl. Hang Tuah 46, Sanur-Bali-Indonesia; Telp : 62-361-281781, Fax: (361) 289-166
E-mail: info@sanurparadise.com, Website: www.sanurparadise.com
HIGHLIGHTS: J Boutique Hotel is an ideal place for business, stay

and recreation. It offers an elegant property and modern comfort
facilities combined with a high standard of service.
FACILITIES: 88 guest rooms comprise of business, executive,

business deluxe and J suite room, each featuring individually air-
conditioning, IDD telephone, satellite television, shower, mini bar,
coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, doctor on call,
airport pickup and transfer service, same day laundry and dry
cleaning, safety box, mail service, free WiFi internet access, major
credit cards accepted. And choices of facilities for pleasant stay such as Bellagio Restaurant, J
Cuvee Wine Shop & Lounge, VIP room, Jatra Tour & Travel, meeting rooms, spa and aromatherapy,
swimming pool with Jacuzzi, shop and gallery.
LOCATION: Strategically located on Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, and only a 5-minute drive from
Ngurah Rai International Airport, with the Discovery Shopping Mall just a walking distance away.
“Totally guest satisfaction” CONTACTS: Jl. Kartika Plaza no. 20, Kuta, Tel: (0361) 761-888, Fax: (0361) 755-352/753-529
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VILLA DIANA BALI – luxurious and exclusive place, good value for money. 3 Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com
villas with 3 bed rooms each, private swimming pool and garage, kitchenete,
shower and bath tub, hot/cold running water. Jl. Kresna, Ulun Tanjung, Legian, INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS
Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510 NEWSPAPER DIRECT – Bali widest range of daily newspapers from anywhere
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it. This service delivers you the complete edition of your hometown newspaper
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES ■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur easily become infected in the tropics. Treat ■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA
Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 them immediately. Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended.
■ AIRPORT OPERATOR Email: dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit
Tel: (0361) 751-011 before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at ■ MUSEUM NEKA, Tel: (0361) 975-074,
■ HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud,
■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS Rai 219, Sanur. Tel: (0361) 287-701 Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. open daily 9 am - 5 pm
Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Fax: 287-456 Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.
Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases ■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN,
Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud
■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building have multiple partners from around the world. Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com
■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran They are not checked for sexually transmitted
Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: 768-369 Tel: (0361) 701-005 diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, ■ MUSEUM RUDANA,
E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org available over the counter at pharmacies. Tel: (0361) 975-779,
■ ROYAL BRUNEI 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud.
Tel: (0361) 757-292 ■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar HOSPITAL
Tel: (0361) 227-628; Fax: 265-066 ■ MUSEUM SUBAK, Tel: (0361) 810-315,
■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building Contact your consulate.
Tel: (0361) 768-388, Fax: 768-383 Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon TELECOM-
Tel: (0361) 223-266 ■ BALI INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL MUNICATIONS
■ GARUDA, Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar E-mail: yudhara@astinatravel.com CENTER, Provides medical attention for
Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: 226-298 emergencies and evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai ■ CELLULAR SERVICES
24-hour access: 08071-807-807 ■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 100X, at the Kuta-Sanur-Nusa Dua roundabout. Indonesia applies GSM (Global Services for
127, KutaTel: (0361) 751-517, Fax: 752-777 Tel: (0361) 761-263. Mobiles). You can purchase prepaid calling
■ MERPATI, Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar E-mail: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id cards at lower cost than calling on your home
Tel: (0361) 235-358 ■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC card. Major Service Providers are Telkomsel,
Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 ■ NORWAY & DENMARK: Mimpi Resorts, 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, Satelindo, Pro XL and Indosat. Look for kiosks
Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 Jimbaran, Tel: (0361) 701070 medical evacuation, multilingual staff. and outlet signs or banners with product
E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361. variants and brand markings.
■ MANDALA AIRLINES, Komp. Plaza Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: 710-515.
Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar ■ SLOVAKIA: ■ TELKOMSEL
Reservation Call center 08041234567 Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 ■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT The major GSM provider, Telkomsel, is
Tel: (0361) 426171; Fax: 426-477 SANGLAH (General Hospital), Jl. Diponegoro, reputed to have the widest national coverage
■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15. area, minimizing connection and signal relay
Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 inconvenience.
■ SPAIN: Jl.Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan ■ KASIH IBU HOSPITAL (Private Hospital) Graha Telkomsel, Jl. Diponegoro 134
■ THAI INTERNATIONAL, Grand Bali Beach Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel: (0361) 975-736 24-hour emergency traumatology unit, maternity Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 228-811.
Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 Fax: 975-726; E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id center, complete facilities and a full list of
specialists, Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar. TOURIST
■ QATAR AIRWAYS ■ SWEDEN & FINLAND Tel: (0361) 223-036; Fax: 238-690 INFORMATION
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Jl. Segara Ayu (Segara Village Hotel) Email: marketing@kasihibu.co.id
Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Tel: (0361) 288-407, Fax: 287-242 www.kasihibu.co.id ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM
Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai E-mail: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)
International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 MUSEUMS A one-stop tourist information complex of
Fax: 760-275 ■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,
Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta ■ ABIAN KAPAS, Tel: (0361) 227-176 Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central
■ DEPARTURE Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: 754-457 East Denpasar. Java, East Java, Jogjakarta.
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to E-mail: swisscon@telkom.net Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361
departure. A Rp. 150,000 international ■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA) Tel: (0361) 766-188
departure tax is required. Domestic departure ■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.
fee is Rp 30,000. Residents pay an additional Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 233-605 Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm. ■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL
Rp. 1 million Fiscal tax. E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id AIRPORT, Tel: (0361) 751-011
Ngurah Rai Int’l Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ ANTONIO BLANCO, Tel: (0361) 975-502,
HEALTH & 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm. ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM
CONSULATES MEDICAL OFFICE, Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta
■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Tel: (0361) 756-175/76
■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3
Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most pm weekdays. ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE
Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: 221-195 hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate ■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL Tel: (0361) 222-387
www.dfat.gov.au symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. LIBRARY, Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran,
A fever along with symptoms requires doctor- Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION
■ BRITAIN: Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar prescribed antibiotics. until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends. OFFICE, Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja
80227. Tel: (0361) 270-601 Fax: 270-570 Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic Tel: (0362) 251-41
E-mail: tamarin@dps.centrin.net.id drinks under various brand names are widely ■ GALLERY SENIWATI, Jl. Ubud Raya,
available and are known to replenish body Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION
■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, SERVICE, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar
Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: 286-408 diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; ■ MUSEUM BALI, Tel: (0361) 235-059, Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.
E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz avoid fruits and spicy foods. 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar.
Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue
■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. ■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR
Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: 286-406 Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.
E-mail: consul @dps.centrin.net.id required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday


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