voL.3 No.20/JANuArY 21-JANuArY 27, 2016

Sunshine expresstulamben’s tree houses

At Four SeASonS JimBArAn BAy

new villas

2 January 21, 2016

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FROM THE EDITOR

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CONTENTS

Cover photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons

Tulamben’s tree houses

Alit Ambara

Basanta

New villas at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay

‘Ngusaba kaulu Asak’

Warung Men renda

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This month one year ago, torrential rain hit denpasar almost on a daily basis and water inundated the main roads in kuta and Legian. This year, however, the rain is missing and clouds are rarely seen. The temperature and humidity have reached almost unbearable levels. Some say it is the effect of the el Niño and La Niña, while others proclaim that global warming is flaunting its power.

We, the laymen, can only wish that Bali had a centralized air-conditioned system that covered every street and narrow alley, as well as the open beaches and rice fields.

For visitors we have some advice: wear a hat and sunglasses, put on a lot of sunscreen and drink a lot of water.

— The Editor

Where is the rain?

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The men mounted their horses before speeding into the middle of the fi eld. each carried a wooden spear in one hand. They were divided into two opposing camps and soon, in remembrance of their warrior ancestors, they began chasing their opponents and

throwing spears in a ritualistic battle that has become one of Sumba’s favorite tourist attractions.

known as Pasola, the annual battle is usually held in February and March to celebrate the arrival of the harvest season. Nyale, the rite of catching the fi rst sea worm, is held prior to Pasola. A fat and healthy sea worm is a sign that the people will enjoy a good harvest. The failure to catch a sea worm means that the Pasola is not organized.

4 January 21, 2016

Soul

The dream of some disabled people from Bhakti Senang Hati foundation to establish a small shop selling cakes and cookies is coming closer

to fruition after they received support from Flash Charity Bali.

In collaboration with Le Meridien Jimbaran, Flash Charity Bali last Friday organized a New Year Luncheon to help the community of people living with special needs.

While enjoying a lunch buffet and the dramatic view from the resort’s Bale Banjar

rooftop, the charity’s supporters also shopped at the mini bazaar selling clothes, cookies, handicrafts and paintings, with all proceeds going toward establishing the cookie shop.

“We organize a charity event once every two months, each with a different agenda. For this event, our purpose is to raise funds to help these people buy the equipment they need to set up a cake shop,” said Melly St. Ange of Flash Charity Bali.

“By setting up a small shop where we can

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sell the cakes and cookies we make, we aim to create job opportunities for people with physical challenges,” said I Gusti kertadnya of Bhakti Senang Hati foundation.

Bhakti Senang Hati is an organization serving handicapped people in Bali and helping them integrate into society.

To boost confidence, the foundation provides programs that support physical and health needs, including providing wheelchairs and organizing sports competitions. The disabled are also taught skills to enable them

to be productive and become economically independent and self-sufficient.

In addition to educational programs that teach reading, writing, english language and computer skills, the foundation also provides opportunities to learn cooking, sewing and craft-making.

In december, the foundation also received support from Flash Charity through a painting and craft exhibition held at Alaya resort kuta, where some of the foundation’s talented artists were given space to showcase their works.

5January 21, 2016

Art

For the third time, MÉTIS Gallery & Boutiques hosted a live painting performance last Thursday.

In collaboration with Milk the Goat, this time MÉTIS chose young artist ksenia Senko to exhibit her talents in front of some 100 attendees — a crowd of art collectors, gallery owners, media and expatriates who are regular guests of MÉTIS.

As Senko was finishing her half-done painting, attendees enjoyed the fun yet relaxing ambience of MÉTIS Lounge, which

is situated directly behind the restaurant, overlooking the beautifully lit garden.

Working mostly with oil-based paints, Senko showed an abstract mix of reality and fiction using either extremely bright colors or very soft pastel tones.

The Bali-based artist, who is originally from Saint petersburg, is inspired by nature, people and unique moments, as clearly seen in some of her paintings, like Dog and Cactus, Insects and Leopard, Mermaids in the Bath and The Universe.

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“LIve pAINTING BY kSeNIA SeNko”

“As much as I like swimming in the ocean and feeling the power of the waves, I enjoy myself with a palette in hand. Mix colors, swim between them and when you catch the wave of the perfect mix, let it go on canvas,” Senko stated.

Following this event, MÉTIS is displaying some of Senko’s selected

artwork in the lounge until the second week of February.

paying special attention to the arts, MÉTIS holds painting exhibitions and live painting performances in its lounge once every two months, accommodating not only well-known artists but also beginners and younger painters.

6 January 21, 2016

Sight

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perseverance required to get there, the priest said that this was a spiritual journey and people should not complain.

“They will not reach the top of the temple unless they act properly and are patient,” he said.

As a sacred place of worship, visitors are required to dress properly in temple attire and to act reverently and not use bad language.

Half way to the top, visitors pass Tirta pingit where there are many bamboo trees. “These bamboo trees are very sacred and no one should move them from their original place.

We can see holy water running amid the bamboo trunks and we use this holy water while we are praying,” he said.

Sometimes, people take branches from the bamboo trees for ritual purposes. ”But this should only happen after we have presented special offerings and prayed there.” There is a sign alongside the bamboo trees saying: “don’t disturb the bamboo trees or you may experience calamities.”

The priest has been caring for the temple since 1987 and said thousands of Balinese

Hindus had visited. “Many foreign tourists also come here and get spiritual experiences when they reach the top.”

The spiritual vibration draws people to visit, as well as the breathtaking views of Mt. Agung.

Indra Yustanti, from Jembrana, was amazed while sitting and praying at the temple. “The atmosphere is unbelievably stunning. praying in a quiet place up on a hill surrounded by fog is unimaginable. You can truly focus on your mind.”

known as the Island of the Gods, Bali is famed for its extraordinary temples. pura Lempuyang is one of the most important after pura

Besakih, the mother temple in karangasem in east Bali.

Nestled on the peak of Mount Lempuyang on Bibis peak in Seraya, around 1,175 meters above sea level, pura Lempuyang is believed to be the oldest temple on the island. experts believe that it has existed since the pre-Hindu Buddha era.

The temple is accessible from purwayu village in Seraya, around 141 kilometers east of denpasar. Jero Mangku Gede Wangi, the temple’s caretaker, said that pura Lempuyang was the holy residence of Hyang Gni Jaya or Lord Iswara.

“Balinese Hindus from all family lineages should not forget to come to this temple to pray at least once a year,” the priest said.

pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of the Pura Sad Kahyangan, the six sanctuaries of the world, which are deemed the six most sacred places of worship in Bali, with pura Besakih as the central point. Balinese Hindus strongly believe that these six holiest temples provide pivotal points that maintain the balance of the universe and the spiritual balance of the Balinese people.

The temple’s name has different interpretations. According to the book “Lempuyang Luhur” published by the Bali Culture Agency in 1998, the word lempuyang means light in Balinese, while hyang means divine. Hence lempuyang may mean divine light.

There are 1,700 stone steps leading to the top of the temple, but despite the

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Sight

people in Batudawe village in kubu, karangasem, east Bali, call this site Rumah Pohon, or the tree houses.

Constructed on a 6,000 square meter plot of land, the beautifully constructed tree houses are only accessible by an elevated bamboo suspension bridge.

Built by komang Sakrana, a native of Temega village in Tirtagangga, the property was intended to be a family retreat.

The dry, arid land was neglected for several years before he came up with the idea to build tree houses for his family.

With no architectural or design background, Sakrana began drawing the design and built the tree houses using bamboo as the main building material.

“Bamboo is light and durable. Maintenance is easy and inexpensive,” he explained.

Bamboo is widely used now in many parts of the world as an earthquake-resistant

material. After building the tree houses, water was another challenge. karangasem is one of the island’s driest areas with limited water resources.

But komang did not give up hope and decided to build a large pond to catch rainwater, with a temple-like structure in the center. “The most important thing was to build a natural spot with beautifully designed bamboo tree houses. I strongly believe I received God’s help when developing this site,” he said.

Sakrana’s unique tree houses have gained popularity among young people in Bali and around 50 to 100 people visit every day. “one day, we welcomed 3,000 visitors,” he said.

Far from being commercial, Sakrana only wants to build tree houses to make people happy and be grateful to nature. “I want to keep the place as a peaceful and serene site for me to pray and to care for my inner soul.”

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8 January 21, 2016

Cover Story

At Four SeASonS JimBArAn BAy

NEw villas

9January 21, 2016

Large-scale luxury villa resort pioneer Four Seasons resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has just unveiled its fully renovated premier and deluxe villas,

enriching the sense of place and sanctuary that has guests feeling “at home in Bali”.

The iconic resort set global firsts when it opened as an all-villa beach retreat pioneering the modern Bali style that blended innovation in design with thoughtful, genuine service.

“When the resort opened in 1993, it was the world’s first large-scale luxury villa resort and the first to feature plunge pools in every guest villa,” said General Manager uday rao.

“These physical features have since been imitated, but you can’t copy a feeling. our guests never wake up and wonder, ‘Where am I?’ They know they’re in Bali and that’s the essence and soul of the resort and this special island.”

A lot may have changed since 1993, but the resort still feels modern yet authentically Bali.

Just as the island has evolved into

a sophisticated, chic destination while continuing the daily rituals and spiritual connections of village life, the resort embraces its evolution while holding true to the authenticity of Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay.

Top Indonesian design firm Jaya International was commissioned to enliven the villas’ graceful Balinese aesthetic, while creating flexible living spaces that maximized the ocean and sunset views.

The dramatic renovation has created completely new products — deluxe villas, premier ocean villas and Family premier villas — with completely new interiors and landscaping.

The deluxe villas are one-bedroom pool villas, featuring 280 square meters (sqm) of indoor and outdoor living with an infinity edge pool.

Inspired by a typical Balinese courtyard house, the thatch-roof sleeping, bathing and living/dining pavilions are secluded within a private, walled tropical garden.

either cocooned in the air-conditioned living area or opening up the double sliding

doors to embrace the beauty of the garden courtyard, guests can relax in the privacy of the villa in a tropical oasis atmosphere.

For the best ocean views, guests should book the premier ocean villas, where they can soak up the views of Jimbaran Bay and the wide curve of golden sand on Bali’s most exclusive stretch of beach, while relaxing in the air-conditioned living area and bedroom, or savoring al fresco dining in the private garden courtyard.

The premier ocean villas featuring 300 sqm of indoor and outdoor living with a 17-sqm infinity-edge pool, meanwhile, allow guests to hide away and enjoy maximum sanctuary and space.

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To add to the family-style comfort, the children’s room is equipped with daybed, trundle bed, 40-inch Tv and writing desk to comfortably accommodate two children, while the master bedroom is combined with a living area to give the option of both indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Highlights of all three new villa categories include a structural expansion to create more spacious interiors — a 50 percent larger bedroom combined with a new indoor living room featuring double sliding doors to the garden and pool, offering guests both air-conditioned and outdoor living spaces. With the exception of the deluxe villas, the plunge pools are 32 percent larger.

To maximize the lofty ocean and sunset

views, exteriors have been redesigned to include a new ironwood sundeck and thatch-roof poolside pavilion with direct roll-in access to the infinity-edge pool.

Completing the updates are all new interiors throughout bedroom, living area and bathroom, including roofing, furniture, flooring, fittings and soft furnishings, as well as all new electronics that include a 55-inch Tv, bluetooth soundbar and bedside media hub.

New décor and artwork evokes a warmer, softer aesthetic using natural materials and traditional building forms that reflect the timeless beauty of Balinese architecture.

To mark the evolution of its villa experiences, Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay has created a premier launch offer. Guests who book by June 30 will save 30 percent off the prevailing best available rate on the newly renovated premier ocean villas, Family premier villas and deluxe villas, inclusive of daily breakfast and a range of complimentary cultural and recreational activities when booking for at least two nights.

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10 January 21, 2016

Sight

It was a hot Thursday afternoon on Jan. 14 at Banjar Asak kanging customary village in karangasem, east Bali.

dozens of muscled, bare-chested young men gathered in patokan temple, each carrying a 45-centimeter-long carved knife called a tiuk penyepegan sampi.

Clad in long black pieces of cloth teamed with white saput (waist cloth) and red udeng (headgear), the men walked from the temple to stand along a 20-meter pathway decorated on both sides with long yellow and white cloth.

This unique ritual, called Ngusaba Kaulu, or Aci Teruna, is held once a year in this Bali Aga village, desa Asak, located just 10 kilometers from Tenganan village in karangasem and 63 kilometers from denpasar.

The village’s daha (male youth group) had been preparing for this grand purification ritual for three weeks and had bought a strong, healthy, bull and selected four young men as grooms.

prior to the ritual, the grooms had to feed the bull with nutritious food and bathe it at a special spring near the water temple pura Beji, where there is a large pond with seven water spouts.

on the ritual day, the young men decorated

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the bull lavishly, including with a necklace and yellow, black and white cloth over its body. A swastika sign was painted on the bull’s forehead.

The four grooms paraded the bull through the village accompanied by a bleganjur musical ensemble before arriving at the village community hall. The parade also involved Balinese pemangku, as well as the village youth and other members of the village.

After arriving at the community hall, the bull was released to run down the pathway to the temple, while the men lining the path stabbed at the animal. The bleeding bull kept running toward the temple courtyard while spilling blood all over the soil and the yellow cloth.

upon reaching the courtyard, a number of pemangku were ready to perform a special prayer and to present various offerings in front of the wounded bull. The priests later sprinkled holy water all over the bull.

only the four grooms and the priests witnessed the ritual, while the other members of the village had to wait outside the temple courtyard.

After the ritual, the grooms walked the bull around the temple yard three times.

The blood spilled from the bull is believed to have the spiritual power to ward off evil influences that could attack the village and its people. After the ceremony, the villagers have high expectations for a bountiful harvest in the months to come.

during the ritual, the local villagers were required to place an upside down banyan tree trunk filled with a large variety of offerings in front of their houses.

This unique ritual is only found in desa Asak and is part of the island’s vibrant cultural and religious life.

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Savor

despite the prevalence of Western branded restaurants selling delicious fried chicken, chicken burgers and other chicken meals, many locals still love the chicken dishes served at food stalls around denpasar.

Lovers of traditional Balinese food can fi nd delicious nasi ayam (steamed rice served with fried or grated chicken and stir-fried vegetables) sold at a very small stall owned by Made Mariani.

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Located on Jl. kepundung in denpasar, the stall opens early in the morning and is busiest between 6 and 8 a.m. when people visit to buy their breakfast. If you come after 8:30 a.m., the stall will already have closed.

When visiting the elderly Mariani’s food stall, she looked tired but still fi t for her age. She is the 10th child of Men renda, the original owner of the food stall Warung Nasi Ayam Men renda.

Her mother was famous for her signature nasi ayam campur, which consisted of a plate of steamed rice accompanied by sayur urab (mixed steamed vegetables with grated spicy coconut), lawar, ayam tutu (chicken boiled with herbs and spices), fried chicken, sambal goreng (fried chili paste), nuts and spicy eggs sold for only rp 25,000 (uS$1.80) per plate.

Mariani inherited the secret family recipe from her mother and continued her venture. “This small food stall has generated constant income for our family,” she said.

The best time to taste Nasi Ayam Men renda is in the morning, when Mariani has just fi nished cooking. To maintain the authentic taste and smell, Mariani usually cooks over a wood fi re. “The taste of my food is diff erent from that cooked on a gas stove,” she said.

There are actually four food stalls along Jl. kepundung, famed for its grand Catholic church, and the nearby food stalls, such as Warung Suari and Warung Aditya, also sell similar food.

“They [the other food stalls] are not our competitors. every person has his or her own cooking talent and style,” Mariani said, and each stall has its own loyal customers.

12 January 21, 2016

For thousands of years, people have used various art forms and genres to express their talents and aspirations and local and international artists

have used a large variety of media, including posters, to channel their messages and challenge values that are not in line with their beliefs.

Last week, an art discussion was held at rumah Sanur exploring the art of posters as a medium for freedom of expression, social and political statements and as an art genre.

Featuring Alit Ambara, the discussion touched upon sensitive social and political issues in Indonesia, all of which have been

portrayed in Ambara’s posters.A number of posters were displayed at

rumah Sanur, one portraying the people’s movement in egypt and that bore the words “Mubarak, Game over”. Hosni Mubarak, egypt’s president, was toppled by a wave of mass protests. Another poster revealed a picture of Nawal el Saadawi, a women’s activist from egypt, with the words: “Tidak ada Demokrasi tanpa Perempuan” (There is no democracy without women).

Ambara, who graduated from the Jakarta Arts Institute (IkJ) and Savannah School of Arts and design in the uS, is one of the most prolific poster artists and

Art

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designers in Indonesia.His works are rich in social, political and

economic themes. Some posters also show his support for women and posters with environmental and human rights messages have become his signature.

Some of his posters depict situations during the 1965 political upheaval, while others show his concern over the planned Benoa Bay reclamation.

Following the famed occupy Wall Street movement in New York, which protested the wide social and economic gap between the superrich and the poor in the uS, Ambara encouraged artists and people in Jakarta to stage a protest at the Indonesia Stock exchange (Idx) building in Jakarta.

“occupy Idx took place for three months in 2011. We just sat there and chatted with security officers and other people working at the building about the economic disparity in Indonesia,” said Ambara.

His posters also speak up for the voiceless and are comprehensive chronicles of people’s movements, struggles for justice and hopes for fair and better lives.

He has also portrayed the Jakarta students’ movement prior to the fall of president Suharto’s New order regime, the Aceh tragedy and human rights’ violations in Indonesia.

over the three years between 2010 and 2013, Ambara, who was born in Singaraja, produced 800 posters, mostly protests and propaganda featuring farmers, students, minority groups, victims of violence and human rights’ violations.

His artistic talents grew when he studied graphic design at IkJ in Jakarta. He also joined Cultural Team Work, which issued a cultural journal entitled Media Kerja Budaya. His political conscience was aroused when he witnessed the ban of cultural activity that featured Magsasay Award winner pramoedya Ananta Toer, who is his favorite literary figure,

After graduating from IkJ in 1966, he pursued his master degree in America and returned to Jakarta in 1998, at a time when students and activists joined hands to fight against the New order regime.

“I joined romo Sandyawan [a Catholic priest and human rights activist],” he said. He was commissioned to produce protest posters depicting the people’s movement against human rights’ violators.

Since 2010, Ambara has channeled his artistic skills and art work on his own websites nobodycorp.org and posteraksi.org. He also uses social media as platforms for his work, which are produced under creative common license.

His art work can be downloaded without charge for non-commercial purposes. Many students have downloaded his works and reproduced it to create journals, posters and other products.

“I am optimistic that young people in Indonesia are curious and want to learn and seek knowledge [from various sources] in creative ways. What I have been doing is nothing new. This has already existed long before Indonesia’s independence, when iconic artists like Chairil Anwar did the same,” he said humbly.

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14 January 21, 2016

Events

Free Pizza Event Every ThursdayFrom 2 – 10:30 p.m.Ristorante SpaccanapoliJl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and SaturdayFrom 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.Mannekepis Jazz and Blues BistroJl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta: (0361) 8475784

Jenja Weekenders: Fur CoatJan. 22Starts 11 p.m.JenjaTownsquare SuitesJl. Nakula 18, Seminyak

Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every ThursdayFrom 8 – 11 a.m.Come and join workshops and the fun of sharing farm duties.Kul Kul Farm BaliJl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, BadungE-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com

Limbo Hip Every ThursdayStarts 8:30 p.m.LacalitaJl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu

Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, SundayLive MusicEvery Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdaySalsa DanceEvery SundayMade’s WarungJl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta: (0361) 755297

Mad Tea Party: Amazing Sunday BrunchJan. 24From 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Nikki Beach BaliNusa Dua

Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.Alaya UbudJl. Hanoman, Ubud: (0361) 972200

Sunset Beach Bar & GrillEvery SaturdayChill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.Intercontinental Bali ResortJl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran: (0361) 701888

Tropical Madness: Australia DayJan. 26From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Hu’u BarJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

Untitled: Photo Exhibition Every Thursday, Friday and SaturdayFrom 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.Mannekepis Jazz and Blues BistroJl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta: (0361) 8475784

Watch Worldwide Sports Events Live sports coverage at Meads, watch live AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, cricket, tennis, F1. Meads Boutique Villas HotelJl. Pratama No. 99, Tanjung Benoa: (0361) 776604

Food & Drinks

DENPASAR Black Canyon AmarisJl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar: (0361) 9378042 / 9378043

KEROBOKANBumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

TUBANBlack Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805

Activities

Courses

Dance Lessons Dance for life. Jl. TangkubanPerahu No. 100x: (0361) 7452045

Gamelan Course – Mekar BhuanaLearn more about Balinese culture and music.Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar: (0361) 464 201

Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups — potter’s wheel throwing techniques to hand-crafted sculptures.Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud: (0361) 7451413 or 976220

Sherrat Gallery/ BCACSurrealism painting and art class with Bruce SherratJl. Raya Andong Gg. Sawah, Ubud (between Gangga Sukta and BSA cargo): (0361) 978617 www.baliartclasses.com

Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Recommended by Lonely Planet. A relaxing place to explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about! Jl. Hanoman, Ubud. : (0361) 974244info@studioperak.com

Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com

Tour & Travel Agent

Perama Tour & TravelBali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia.Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience.Head Offi ce. Jl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808www.peramatour.com

Shopping

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081

Delta DewataThe fi rst supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud

: (0361) 973 049, 978 071

Denpasar

Barong & Keris DanceEveryday

Starts 9 a.m.Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar

: (0361) 224596

Mangku Murti + Teja Astawa “Eternal Line” Exhibition

Dec. 3 – Feb. 3 Sudakara Art Space

Sudamala Suites & Villas SanurJl. Sudamala No. 20, Sanur : (0361) 288555

Email: artspace@sudamalaresorts.comsudakaraartspace.com

JimbaranKecak & Fire Dance

EverydayStarts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu TempleJimbaran, Badung: (0361) 9041163

KutaTraditional & Modern Performances

Every day (Except Wednesday)Starts 8 p.m.Kuta Theater

Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta: (0361) 762750

Ubud

Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday

Starts 7:30 p.m.Mawang Village, Ubud

Legong Dance Every Friday

Starts 7:30 p.m.Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera)

Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud: (0361) 972124 or 970503

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday

Starts 7 p.m.ARMA Museum & Resort

Jl. Raya Pengosekan

ART & CULTURE CORNER

W Bali Presents Late Night Session feat. Jimpster

Jan. 22From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Woobar at W Retreat BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

: (0361) 4738106

BintangPerum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, KutaJl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

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Where TO GO

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery BaliFrench Mediterranean dining in a heavenly setting, an

uber-chic lounge serving scrumptious tapas and cocktails, complemented by top-notch entertainment.

Jl. Petitenget no.6, Kerobokan: (0361) 4737 888

Email: info@metisbali.commetisbali.com

All You Can Eat at The Deli RestaurantEvery Day

Starts 6 p.m.Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500

pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

The Sayan House Catering Services15 to 500 pax across many areas of southern Bali.

The Sayan HouseJl. Raya Sayan No.17 Sayan, Ubud

: (0361) 479 2592reservation@thesayanhouse.com

Barong FestivalJan. 22 – 23 Bali Art CenterJl. Nusa Indah No. 1

: (0361) 472 1480

Happy HourEvery Day From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Buy one get one free for house wines and Bali Hi beer at all the bar outlets.Patra Jasa Bali Resort & VillasJl. Ir. H. Juanda, South Kuta Beach

: (0361) 9351161

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The tantalizing fragrance of coffee beans being roasted in a wood-fired clay stove embraces visitors as they enter the gate to the newly opened

Basanta Agro Organic in Sebatu, Tegalalang, Gianyar.

The vast coffee plantation offers a chance for a leisurely walk in the refreshing air and guests who love healthy food will find Basanta restaurant a good place to enjoy a hearty lunch. It has an array of vegan dishes, such as Amerta Relish (red rice wrapped in pickled vegetables with pickled coffee bean dressing) and Ananta Element (vegetable decks and coffee bean balls served with dragon fruit sauce), and all are made from organically grown ingredients.

Those who simply want to stop by for a cup of hot coffee will not find Basanta disappointing. It has many coffee varieties, from the usual Arabica and Robusta to vanilla, cocoa, ginger and ginseng. Pair a hot coffee with a plate of traditional Balinese sweets — Basanta offers, among others, godoh (banana fritters) and laklak (rice flour pancakes) — and guests will have a perfect afternoon break.

Basanta refers to “spring” in Sanskrit, reflecting the establishment’s mission to preserve local plants and cultivate the best agricultural products, as well as providing visitors with a fun and informative education.

Currently, it offers two main activities: a cooking and coffee roasting class, and an

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organic garden tour. The first is offered at US$79 per person and is a reservation-based, three- to four-hour educational package carried out in an outdoor kitchen. Participants are taught how to cook simple Balinese dishes and have the chance to bring home their own roasted coffee.

In the organic garden tour, participants are taken on a guided exploration of Basanta’s 4,000-square meter plantation estate and witness first-hand the organic farming methods employed there, which include crop rotation, composting, recycling and organic fertilizers. The participants traverse the narrow path through the coffee

plantation before making a first stop at the outdoor kitchen, where locals roast coffee in the traditional way, and then head to the nursery area, where the sprouts and newborn plants are nurtured.

In the near future, Basanta will also offer yoga classes with a stunning view atop a sheer cliff, while its natural attraction is to be further enhanced by a butterfly garden and an orchid garden.

Basanta lies on the left side of the road, some 20 minutes’ drive north of Ceking, a tourist attraction in Tegalalang famous for its terraced rice fields.

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