Vol.3 no.23/April 7-13, 2016

Pura ulun KulKul Coral bleaChingPiCa Fest

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ConTEnTs

Cover photo: Anggara Mahendra

Muntigunung

Mind and body festivities

piCA Fest

Coral bleaching

Belanga lingkara Tulamben Showcase

King of Benoa wakeboarding competition06

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Several parts of the island, including tourist areas such as Ubud, have seen a spike in dengue fever cases lately, with local hospitals in Gianyar and Denpasar struggling to accommodate the stream of patients.

This spike is an annual phenomenon and, over the years, local health providers have become better at dealing with the disease, resulting in fewer casualties by the year.

This doesn’t mean that contracting the disease has become a much easier experience. Spending a whole week in hospital is rarely comfortable and is surely not the kind of bed rest any visitor has in mind when signing up for that holiday package to Bali.

So, always bring mosquito repellent with you whenever you venture outside your hotel. This tiny creature is dengue’s main vector and keeping mosquitos at bay may save your holiday.

---The Editors

Dengue

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savor

i had grown fond of having breakfast in Sanur. The beach’s fresh morning air coupled with the titillating scent of deep-fried bacon were simply too powerful a

calling to resist. That’s until i started suffering from a rare psychological breakdown triggered by a simple phenomenon: the number of health-conscious people making a regular morning visit to Sanur had grown exponentially.

it was very difficult, i assure you, to wolf down a plate of eggs Benedict when every time you looked up you saw a group of cyclists, a horde of joggers, or a group of gorgeous ladies doing those extremely difficult yoga poses that even your game avatars cannot accomplish.

Somehow, these encounters left me feeling guilty about eating too much and paying too little attention to my blood cholesterol level. To ease that guilt i, naturally, searched for a place in Sanur where i could eat to my heart’s content with minimal exposure to those healthy individuals.

After a quick search, punctuated by a big lunch at Warung Adi – similar food to the legendary Men Weti but with much less queuing time – i found Goddes Bakery, a patisserie and café at the western leg of Jl. Danau Buyan. The building is a two-storey structure of glass and concrete that apparently also houses a fashion boutique.

i returned the following morning to give it a try and have since returned many times.

The first floor houses the air-conditioned dining area as well as the bakery. Upon entering the dining area, patrons are greeted by glass cases flaunting arrays of colorful cakes, from the always delicious tiramisu to the currently hip green tea cake, as well as freshly baked breads, from croissant to ciabatta.

Goddes has a delicious set of breakfast options, including the usual American, continental and indonesian chicken porridge. i ordered eggs Benedict and a cup of Americano, along with two plain croissants. Yes, i am a glutton and that was a very satisfying breakfast.

Unlike a growing number of venues, which are banishing smokers into a suffocating room with spartan decor, Goddes boasts a roomy outdoor dining area for smokers. it has comfortable seats, a soothing water feature and cool shade courtesy of lush vines and climbers.

patrons who are still struggling with that nicotine addiction, like yours truly, will find this outdoor dining area the closest thing to heaven and concoct numerous reasons to order another cup of coffee while mulling on the endless “marginalization” of cigarette connoisseurs – a pressing issue that should be tabled before the Un’s General Assembly.

Goddes also offers an extensive lunch and dinner menu featuring western and Asian fare.

Goddes“A qUieT BreAKFAST hAVen in SAnUr”

WorDS AnD phoToS I Wayan JunIarta

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sojourn

Bali’s most sacred temple, pura Besakih, located on the slopes of Mount Agung, was built hundreds of years ago using the Catur loka pala concept

– a concept that adheres to the balance of nature and directional forces.

pura Besakih’s structures are based on cardinal directions, with pura Agung Besakih, naturally, at the center of the mandala. To the west of the great temple is pura Ulun Kulkul, dedicated to the worship of Mahadewa.

pura Ulun Kulkul was originally designated as a kulkul – a tower housing a long, hollowed-out, vertical piece of timber that is drummed when the community has to be gathered; an ancient alarm system.

The temple was built around 835 in the Caka

calendar, or 1000 AD in the Gregorian calendar. The king believed it was a place to establish justice and people accused of wrongdoings would be taken there.

like other parts of the pura Besakih complex, pura Ulun Kulkul was almost destroyed during the major eruption of Mount Agung in 1965 and underwent massive renovation between 1985 and 1986 and from July 1991 to August 1992.

Gusti ngurah Mangku Astika, the temple’s priest, said the temple was a manifestation of the god Mahadewa. “When a village decides to build a kulkul, its people will come here to ask for blessings, so their kulkul will have taksu, or spiritual prowess,” he said.

The temple’s kulkul is made of rare, sacred

Pura ulun KulKul

“A hiSToriC TeMple”WorDS AnD phoToS Eka JunI artaWan

silingui wood and decorated in yellow, a symbol of Mahadewa.

Bali’s oldest form of communication, kulkul are used to deliver warnings to the local people, however, the kulkul in the temple had never been used for this purpose. “no-one dares to strike this sacred kulkul. Yet it produces an alarming sound at certain times, to warn of disasters or disease outbreaks,” noted the priest.

people also visit the temple to bless their precious belongings, such as gold jewelry and

precious stones.“people say their precious jewelry is safe and

blessed afterwards, no-one would have the courage to steal it or they could be cursed,” the priest continued.

From Mar. 23 through April 13 this year, thousands of Balinese hindus will observe Bhatara Turun Kabeh, when all the gods gather at Besakih Temple. Visiting pura Ulun Kulkul at this time of the year provides beautiful visions of the temple, people’s devotion and breathtaking views of Mt. Agung.

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Bali is famous for its traditional elixirs one of which is tuak manis, a sweet beverage made from palm, or coconut, sap that is starting to

become popular with the local ladies.Tuak is usually sold on a small, local scale by

the farmers who make it. however, ida Bagus Kade Dwi Darmada, a graduate student on the agribusiness master program at Udayana University, is now working to promote tuak manis as a “mainstream beverage”, like orange juice and other sweet drinks.

recognizing its economic potential, he claims: “Tuak manis is safe for everyone. it does not contain alcohol and has good sugary content. it has 17 amino acids, which are good for our health.”

every day, Darmada travels around Jembrana collecting tuak from the farmers, then bottles it and puts it in the freezer. he sells the product at various events, as well as delivering orders, under the tagline “Go local – tuak manis -- drink tuak without getting drunk”.

Selling the bottles for between rp 6,000 (45 US cents) and rp 10,000, he said his business helped increase the farmers’ incomes.

Many consumers, however, are still reluctant to buy tuak manis because of tuak’s bad reputation within Balinese society; it is a very popular drink while people are cock fighting or gambling.

Darmada is undaunted and remains certain that tuak manis will find its place in the Balinese beverage world.

‘tuaK Manis’“SWeeT BAlineSe liqUor”

WorDS AnD phoToS Luh DE SurIyanI

savor

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sport

The Bali Wake park at Benoa harbor was the site of rip Curl’s King of Benoa international Wakeboarding Competition last weekend.

This was the first international wakeboarding competition in Bali sponsored by rip Curl and featured two professional and four amateur categories.

The two-day celebration of high-performance board riding offered action in professional wakeboard, professional wake skate, amateur men’s wakeboard, amateur women’s wakeboard, amateur groms, as well as amateur wake skate categories.

The event was a revelation to the crowds that lined this futuristic venue. With the advent of the wake park, with its dramatic overhead cable system, wakeboarding has launched itself into the future by eliminating the need for speedboats.

With judges watching from atop a tower that overlooks the park, competitors were given two runs to show their stuff.

All-in-one run competitors faced a right and

King oF benoa waKeboarDing CoMPetition

“A CeleBrATion oF hiGh-perForMAnCe BoArD riDinG”WorDS DESy nurhayatI phoToS COurtESy OF rIP CurL

left kicker, a jib pipe and wedge #1, an incline flatbar, a rooftop rail, an incline pipe, wedges #2, #3 and #4, a wet pipe, a tabletop, the intimidating “Gator” and finally the “long rail”.

The pro athletes, especially rip Curl’s superstar from Thailand, Daniel “The Wizard” Grant, were up to it. Watching his runs in both the wave skate and wakeboard divisions was indeed magical. With commanding confidence, he seemed to be able to fly, float, drift, glide, speed and seemingly levitate at will.

he even started his runs with his crowd pleasing “whiplash”, hanging on the dragline at the start dock, muscles straining as he built up an impossible amount of cable tension and then launched himself 3 meters into the air with an extended arching rail grab before splashing down and then immediately flying off wedge #1.

Grant, the eventual champion of both divisions, proved unstoppable. Though there were strong challenges from Belgium’s Victor Salmon and Australia’s Sebastian Dunn, Grant eclipsed the rest of the field to take home the prestigious title and the prize money. he was truly the King of Benoa.

“Wakeboarding has such a positive, athletic vibe to it,” rip Curl’s marketing director James hendy said. “We look forward to getting more involved with the sport and the Bali Wake park to ensure the growth of wakeboarding in Southeast Asia. it’s going to be a blast.”

This event is expected to give rise to a whole new generation of healthy, motivated indonesian athletes who want to be part of the ocean and water sports lifestyle.

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in Southeast Asia and, with the advent of specially designed wakeboarding parks like Bali Wake park and sophisticated tow lines instead of engine-driven boats, this sport is now safer, more affordable and accessible to riders of all ages and skill levels.

As there is no pollution from the electric motors driving the system, it is environmentally friendly as well.

With competitions like rip Curl’s King of Benoa and wake parks as spectacular as Bali Wake park, the future of this thrilling sport looks bright.

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sojourn

Muntigunung“liFTinG A VillAGe FroM poVerTY”

WorDS AnD phoToS anggara MahEnDra

Muntigunung, in Karangasem, in eastern Bali, is surrounded by vast swathes of greenery, hills and lakes but was long known as an

impoverished village. The lush surroundings did not support its residents with income-generating activities.

extreme poverty forced many of the villagers to move to urban areas in Denpasar, Kuta and Ubud to work as beggars.

living in Muntigunung is hard and there is little access to clean water. it is about a five-hour walk to obtain clean water, traversing the path between the village and the nearest water source. The men can carry 20 to 30 liters of water, while the women can carry 10 liters, all for their daily consumption.

in 2008, along with several friends, Sari Awan went to town begging in traditional markets and other places, earning rp 100,000

(US$7.57) each day. “There was a drought at that time. Water

was really scarce and the harvest failed completely. There was no work here at home,” recalled Sari.

Folklore has it that Muntigunung was once a fertile and prosperous village, however, apparently the village’s forefathers humiliated an old man who was selling the Mas Manik Mampeh sacred water in their village because he was wounded and smelly. Unfortunately for the villagers, the old man was the disguised goddess Dewi Danu, the hindu goddess of water and fertility, who then transformed the village into an arid place and cursed the villagers and their descendants to become beggars.

however, thanks to the village empowerment program initiated by Future for Children and the Dian Desa Foundation, numerous villagers are now working as tour

and trekking guides, crafts people and running small-scale businesses.

Sari is one of the trekking guides. She earns rp 200,000 per session, however, her take-home pay is rp 80,000, while the foundation holds rp 70, 000 as personal savings and rp 50,000 in savings for her children. The trek takes visitors around the hills of Alengkong village in Bangli to Muntigunung in Karangasem, around 13 kilometers.

every morning at 5 a.m., Sari sets off, walking to Alengkong village, the trek start point. There, she waits for pica, the tour guide from Ubud, who brings in the guests. Being used to the terrain, Sari doesn’t wear shoes or sneakers, just sandals, and sometimes brings her daughter Meta.

Guests on the trek can enjoy the beauty of lake Batur, local plantations and villages.

on their way to the Munti villages, the guides narrate the many legends and folktales

of each village, such as Dewa Kembar, the twin gods, and the accompanying special ritual for babies and their spiritual twins.

The foundation’s village empowerment program also provides the locals with knowledge on exploring the village’s natural assets, such as lontar (palm) trees. The lontar leaves are used for various handicrafts, which are then procured by hotels and resorts operating nearby. They also produce tuak, a local liquor, and palm sugar.

The villagers are also encouraged to grow rosella plants, the flowers of which are used to make herbal tea.

pica said that program had already offered 200 new jobs for the villagers and was aimed at helping them prevent migration from the village. The village had abundant natural assets that could support livelihoods, as long as people were willing to explore them, he said.

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Cover story

The tranquil village of Ubud provided a perfect backdrop for this vibrant event, full of inspiration and positive energy for the ninth year running.

hosting hundreds of top presenters and performers, the BaliSpirit Festival (BSF) has clearly marked itself as a global melting pot of yogis and healers, teachers, artists and like-minded people from all over the world, offering nothing but love, peace, harmony and bliss.

Together, they once again created a special invigorating collaboration that made the festival such a unique event.

over 7,000 participants found themselves immersed in numerous sessions of yoga, meditation, healing, dance, as well as seminars and workshops focused on healing, health, spirituality and personal development. They also witnessed creative musical and art performances.

At the Dharma Fair, they enjoyed all the buzz of a market, snacked on scrumptious healthy food and had a glimpse of the latest fashion trends in the world of yoga.

on top of that, if they had any energy left after the countless gatherings and salutations, they could enjoy the all-star evening live concerts of Bhakti nights and one World one Stage.

Truly unique, the five-day extravaganza was spread over two majestic outdoor festival grounds. The new

WorDS DESy nurhayatI phoToS anggara MahEnDra

“BAliSpiriT FeSTiVAl CeleBrATeS nine YeArS oF MAGiC”

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daytime venue was Bhanuswari resort and Spa, surrounded by lush green rice fields with a river flowing below, while night events took place at the Agung rai Museum of Art (ArMA).

Kicking off on a high note, the opening ceremony on April 1 at ArMA was a celebration of devotional songs ushering in the festive spirit of the event.

The festival attracted attendees across all age groups. With ever-greater local and international media coverage each year, the core message of inspiring personal empowerment and world peace reaches even further.

“The BaliSpirit Festival is not only a global celebration of yoga, dance and music; but is also for people to engage in discussions and exchange ideas related to the progressive development of humanity,” said festival co-founder and cultural liaison Kadek Gunarta.

“As the event grows, we aim to increase awareness and get more people involved, so they may be inspired to create positive changes within their own lives and then go out and share this within their communities,” the Ubud native added.

A large, diverse selection of events, with over 230 programs throughout the day and the evening meant that there was something for everyone.

one of the highlights was a seminar by Jeffrey Armstrong, an award-winning poet and bestselling author of numerous books, including his recent book Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, Ancient Wisdom for a New World. The seminar revealed the ancient secret teaching of “Bhakti

Yoga: the 9 limbs of devotion”. Another unique session was the aquatic bodywork with Michael

hallock and Satya Burger, themed “Freeing the Body in Water”, using the power of water to sooth and support as participants floated effortlessly, receiving stretch, massage and liberating movement.

Among the most anticipated sessions was “Breath of Bliss” by Christabel Zamor, an ecstatic breathing practice stimulating altered states of consciousness, release, connection and deep love. participants experienced a deep sense of tingling aliveness, as well as emotional surges, sensation, memories, visions and profound insights.

While some evening acts showcased musical ability and provided a danceable ambience, others were high-energy experiences whipping the crowd into a sweaty frenzy.

The first two nights saw the Bhakti night Series, featuring sacred music and chant, as well as raving ecstatic dance. proceeds from the series will support the outreach programs.

The three-day weekend followed, featuring the one World one Stage Concert series combining the genres of world music, folk and

electronica, with traditional and modern dance and physical theater. headliners included nahko & Medicine for the people, as well

as Kayah and The opiuo Band. Among the local artists was the indonesian rock band Barasuara.

The festival’s outreach programs also deserve attention and credit. initiatives such as Bali reGreen, in partnership with the environmental Bamboo Foundation since 2013, is revitalizing arid and economically marginalized regions of east Bali by transplanting bamboo and teaching local people the necessary skills to benefit from the resource. The project rehabilitates the land and contributes to developing micro economies with opportunities for some 8,000 villagers.

Meanwhile, the AYo! Kita Bicara hiV & AiDS (Come on! let’s Talk About hiV & AiDS) program has in four years held workshops in 71 high schools in nine districts in Bali and reached over 3,360 students, 150 teachers, 18 facilitators and thousands of people weekly during its AYo! Broadcasts.

“our commitment to the environment and the people of Bali is not just in a message, but in action as well,” Gunarta said.

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Thousands of enthusiastic young people attended the joyful paradise island Clothing Association (piCA) Festival 2016 held at ngurah rai Sports Center

in Denpasar from April 1-3.The three-day festival featured fashion lines

and dozens of indie music groups and, with a ticket price of only rp 15,000 (US$1.13) per person, it successfully lured 17,000 attendees.

The festival venue was crowded with fashion booths promoting 66 indie brands, such as Devilini, Dynamite, Amah Amah, Melvant, Saint lukas and many others.

“i am searching for discounted goods,” said Kana, a junior high school student from Denpasar; some of the fashion booths were offering a 50 percent discount for their unique T-shirts.

The organizing committee had targeted business transactions of at least rp 4 billion during the festival, which was first held in 2014.

participating bands and brands increased this year. The indie bands played various musical genres, from pop, to metal and electro, while 100 fashion booths offered fashion specifically targeting young fashion lovers.

The three main music stages featured

groups including Bali extreme Drummer, Garden Groove, Tol Band Tol, pygmy Marmoset, Teman Sebangku and endah n rhesa. Twelve bands performed on the first day: Anaztesia, Suitcase for Kennedy, White rose, The Brews, human Autopsy, The Cat rolls, Bersimbah Darah, Suicidal Sinatra, The Crotochip, Devildice, rocket rockers and rajawali ingkar Janji.

endah, a musician and singer from endah n rhesa, said: “Music and fashion are inseparable. Music genres determine fashion styles and, likewise, fashion influences music.”

endah established a clothing line in 2009. “We sold our stuff during our music concerts.”

Yudistira, a member of the organizing committee, was optimistic that the local indie brands were already firmly placed in the hearts of indonesia’s fashion lovers. “Some of brands displayed at the piCA festival can compete with famous international brands,” he said.

Febry, a member of the band painful by Kisses, insisted that the provincial government should support the island’s creative and innovative music and fashion industries. “Bali does not have any representative venue for a large-scale creative industry festival. The local

government built Bali Creative Center on Jl. Tohpati, but it isn’t appropriate for large or international festivals and exhibitions.”

To support the island’s creative industry, the government also needed to simplify the permit process and reduce rental fees, Febry said.

The ngurah rai Sports Center was too small to provide sufficient space for these young, creative people to express their talents and artistic skills. it is high time the government and relevant parties paid attention to the needs of these youths, who are our future.

PiCaCelebration

“A CeleBrATion oF The iSlAnD’S ViBrAnT FAShion AnD MUSiC

WorlDS”

FestWorDS Luh DE SurIyanI

phoToS ZuL trIO anggOnO

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on Jan. 16, the team from nusa Dua reef Foundation (nDrF) spotted bleached coral for the first time in Bali’s upscale resort complex of

nusa Dua. Coral bleaching had occurred in almost all of

the reefs in the area, all the way from nusa Dua to Tanjung Benoa, which are some the island’s centers for marine tourism.

The bleaching sparked an environment alert, causing the foundation’s team to implement thorough monitoring.

They found that the bleaching was at an alarming level, with some 63 percent of the reef bleached to varying degrees, with only 10 percent remaining healthy.

“This is the first time that corals in nusa Dua have experienced bleaching,” nDrF founder pariama hutasoit said, stressing that this was a sign that the bleaching was particularly serious, since the area had not been affected at all when mass bleaching occurred globally in 1998 and 2010.

Bleaching happens when corals are exposed

soul

Coral bleaChing“The iSlAnD’S CorAl reeFS Are AT An AlArMinG leVel oF BleAChinG”

WorDS DESy nurhayatI phoToS COurtESy OF nuSa Dua rEEF FOunDatIOn

to stresses, such as warmer-than-average waters, for prolonged periods of time. The corals respond to the stress by expelling the algae that provide them with their color, which makes the corals look like they have been bleached white. Bleaching can be fatal for corals if the stress is too intense, or if it

continues for too long and the algae are unable to colonize them again.

Marine scientists worldwide underline two factors responsible for stressing corals: climate change that drives ocean temperatures upward, and the strong el nino – a cyclical climate event causing warmer-than-average

sea surface temperature in the tropical pacific. They predicted that the el nino conditions would extend throughout this year.

in Bali, coral bleaching has also been reported in other marine tourism destinations, including nusa lembongan and nusa penida, Sanur, Menjangan, Amed and Tulamben.

pariama went on to explain that coral bleaching would not only see the island lose one of its main tourist attractions, but also the marine life that goes along with it.

“once the reefs have died, we’ll start losing a lot of coral-associated fish. if the coral reefs fail to recover, instead dying, it will have a major impact on tourism that relies on this underwater attraction,” she warned, calling for greater attention from tourism stakeholders to address this issue.

“Coral reefs play an important role in the island’s tourist industry and in maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem. Without coral reefs, we will not be able to enjoy the wonderful white sandy beaches.”

As the upscale beachfront resorts on the island relied on the beauty of the shoreline to sell their packages to tourists, they should take action to help save the bleached and dying coral reefs, she added.

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The shiny black stones along the shore of Tulamben are the result of Mount Agung’s major eruption in 1963. This coastal village and the island’s highest

mountain are located in the island’s eastern regency of Karangasem.

The eruption was a blessing in disguise for the villagers, leaving them with black sand and stones that protect the coastline.

These black stones can be used in an art, too.

photographer Komang parwata made use of the stones he collected from the beach to showcase his photographs capturing the daily life of the Tulamben villagers. Some of the photos showed traders in the traditional

market and the children of the villageUsing stones with flat surfaces and weighing

around one kilogram, he presented his photos in the Belanga lingkara Tulamben Showcase held late last month.

Through these stones, the photographer from the Denpasar-based photographer community lingkara Art aimed to convey the message of environmental conservation, from ridge to reef, from the mountains all the way down to the beach.

At the event supported by Conservation international indonesia, local people were also given the opportunity to try using different media, including stones and wood, for their photographs.

belanga lingKara tulaMben showCase

“SpreADinG The MeSSAGe oF ConSerVATion AT TUlAMBen BeACh”

WorDS AnD phoToS Luh DE SurIyanI

Another photographer, rudi Waisnawa, recorded the process of making gambrang, a white fiber from the corypha utan plant, which is usually used to create the hair of the barong and ogoh-ogoh papier mâché characters.

Some villagers on the slopes of Mt. Agung, in Dukuh village, produce gambrang on a daily basis. Using traditional methods and bamboo blades, they sort the white fiber and separate it from the plant’s leaves. The fibers are then dried and used to make the artificial hair.

As well as showcasing the works of professional photographers, the exhibition also provided space for the villagers to exhibit their photos. nyoman Suastika, a dive guide, presented underwater photos, as well as the hills of the village.

Another villager, Koplak, took pictures of Mt. Agung’s slopes in the rainy season, displaying scenic images on the overlaying green grass and black stones.

The three-day event took place at the liberty Wreck, the most visited diving site in Tulamben, and also featured art and music performances, workshops, a movie screening and various activities related to coastal conservation.

The highlight of the event was coral planting by the Tulamben Dive Guides Association, a beach clean-up and the declaration of a marine conservation area.

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Grand Master, Babaji Maharaj, offers yoga, meditation, shakti healing through the chakras. Experience of a life-time! Offering private lessons. Ubud area. Email info@omatrixcenter.com

Here is VETERINARY 24/7 SERVICE. VETERINARIAN. High-ly experienced and friendly, on call, 24/7 services. Call: 082144509796

Home made jewelry. Silver and gold. Good price with high quality product. Call 081 7477 9129

Indonesian freelance cook. Text Elok 0813 902 36628

Indonesian lessons for foreigners provided at your home / office, native teacher. Sms/call: Ms. Asima 0821 468 50175 / email gemilangcourse@gmail.co, www.balipages.biz.learn.speak.indonesian.

Indonesian lessons, free trial class. Contact: 0878 616 37555, nika.wirawan@gmail.com

Jonsen Pet House. Dog boarding and playground. 0361 2727 645 / 0812 6304 5125. jonsenpethouse.com

Made to order: bags, wallets, jackets, leather. Pls call 0819 3621 9030

Need a building contractor? Call 0881 460 2907 / 0812 360 9639

Painting courses, professional artist. Call 0361 837 2501

Private courses in the Chinese language. Simple system. Call: 0818 055 60595 / 0813 382 17788

Private Indonesian language classes for foreigners. Call Dwi 0813 3870 5158

Private piano lessons for kids. Contact Steven, 0813 393 21615 / 089 651 434612

Private yoga lessons: in a studio, in a villa or in the com-fort of your home. British teacher. All levels catered for. 0817 470 3070

Restaurant to sublease on Monkey Forest Road Ubud. Still in operation, ready for take-over anytime, lease period until 2018. Price and extension over the sublease period to be negotiated directly with the owner. Please e-mail to ubud@indonesia-villas.com or SMS 081338176905

Saxophone or guitar lessons at any level. SMS 0813 398 07682 Doug.

Soap-making class, 4 hours, Rp 1 mill. Call 0813 287 16169, kesambibali@gmail.com

Swimming, private courses. For more information please call 0818 054 19300

Ticketing & Tour Packages. Contact Ohana Tour Bali on ohanabali.com or 0821 4402 1005

Web design, SEO, and video editing service. Portfolio : creativewebdesign.com Contact : 0819 9938 5206

Wood & composite decking specialist & carpenter. Email : woodworking.bali@yahoo.co.id 081999857305

www.BaliShoot.com. Affordable commercial advertis-ing photography.

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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

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

Pasar – Pasaran Sunset CraftersApril 10From 3 – 10 p.m.Bisma EightJl. Bisma, Ubud

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

Sunday SantaiApril 10Starts 4 p.m.The BoogalooJl. Danau Tamblingan No. 35, Denpasar, Bali

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

Tugu Jazz Night Every FridayStarts 7:30 p.m.Hotel Tugu BaliJl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu: (0361) 4731701

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

REStauRantSeven breathtaking sunset spots to chill over drinks.

La LagunaOpen daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.Jl. Kayu Putih, Canggu: (0361) 4741214

Finn’s Beach ClubOpen daily, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.Semara Luxury Villa Resort, Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Jimbaran: (0361) 8482111

Vue Beach ClubOpen daily, 11 - 12 a.m. Lv8 Resort Hotel, Jl. Discovery No. 8, Canggu: (0361) 8948888

La PlanchaOpen daily, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak: (0361) 730603

WooBarOpen daily, 11 – 1 a.m.W Retreat & Spa Bali, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak: (0361) 4738106

Rock BarSun – Thu 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. and Fri – Sat 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.Ayana Resort and Spa, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran: (0361) 702222

Potato Head Beach ClubOpen daily, 11 – 2 a.m. Jl. Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak: (0361) 4737979

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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 Office. 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 first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud

: (0361) 973 049, 978 071

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

ART & CULTURE CORNER

DenpasarBook launch

Badriyah by Ayu WedaApril 8

Starts 6:30 p.m.Bentara Budaya Bali

Jl. Prof. I.B. Mantra 88A, Gianyar

Barong & Keris DanceEveryday

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

: (0361) 224596

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

UbudLegong Dance

Every FridayStarts 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

W Bali Presents Late Night Session with Moody Manc

April 16From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Woobar at W Retreat BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

: (0361) 4738106

Simple Guidance When Attending a Temple Ceremony

1. Always wear a sarong and sash. 2. Do not walk in front of people when they are

praying. 3. Do not use flash or point your camera at the priest’s

face.4. Never sit higher than the priest, the offerings and/or

people praying. 5. During cremation ceremonies, do not get in the

way of attendees, however perfect that photographic moment might be.

6. Women are not allowed to enter temples while menstruating.

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Tanah LotKerobokan

CangguSeminyak

LegianKuta

Jimbaran

Nusa Dua

Benoa

Sanur

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Penida Island

LOVINA

SINGARAJA

BANGLIAMLAPURA

KLUNGKUNG

GIANYAR

DENPASAR

TABANAN

NEGARA

Menjangan Island

Besakih

Mt. Sangiang

Pulaki

West BaliNational Park

Sangeh

Pura LuhurUluwatu

Pura Rambut Siwi

Mt. Batur

Pura Batu Madan

Mt. Agung

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Where to go

SWIMMING PACKAGE AT THE ROOFTOP

Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta Jl. Benesari Br. Pengabetan, Kuta

: (0361) 8496606fourpointsbalikuta.com

FINN’S BEACH CLuBJl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan

: (0361) 8482111E-mail: finns@semararesorts.comfinnsbeachclub.com

CANGGu CLuBJl. Canggu Club, Canggu

: (0361) 848 3939E-mail: info@cangguclub.com

cangguclub.com

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POOL PARTY AT ROOFTOP BAREvery Day

From 5 – 7 p.m.Sunset drinks and DJ.

Rooftop Bar at Pullman Bali Legian NirwanaJl. Melasti No. 1, Legian

: (0361) 762500pullmanhotels.com/6556

BOdIKu FITNESS EvENTRegistration & Technical Meeting

April 9, from 1 – 3 p.m.Contest

April 10, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.The Trans Resort Bali

Jl. Sunset Road, Kerobokan

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savor

Bali has some truly delightful Sunday brunch experiences that are perfect for both loving couples and families, or groups of friends who want to relax

over a prolonged, fixed-price feast in comfort.A recent newcomer to this popular Sunday

experience is The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, where Sunday brunch is served at The Beach Grill. With beautiful panoramic views over the beach and the Indian Ocean across to Nusa Penida, the ambience is laid back and elegant, made even more enjoyable by the cooling sea breeze.

The Beach Grill has indoor, shaded patio and outdoor garden seating and the food stations are positioned inside and around the lush green lawn, providing an extensive range of all-you-can-eat starters and desserts, as well as a choice of main course with two side dishes.

The resort chefs use their skills to great effect and present a display of tempting delights, such as succulent Thai beef salad; pomelo, crab and prawn salad; Parma ham

grissini and pork gyoza all vying for your attention from the starters section, while the main course has perfectly cooked dishes such as a delectable seafood platter, striploin, pork ribs, lobster omelet and royal eggs benedict, all accompanied by a choice of salads, vegetables, gnocchi, pasta, rice or potato.

After sitting for a while to make room, perhaps sipping on a perfectly concocted beverage from one of the drinks packages that range from health tonics and smoothies to cocktails, beers and bubbles, it’s time to indulge in the decadence that is dessert.

Popular choices include almond nougat glacé, tiramisu, lemongrass crème brûlée, raspberry white chocolate Bavaroise and an ice-cream cart.

Running from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, enjoy your Sunday soirée at this indulgent and relaxing venue while you soak in the tranquil atmosphere accompanied by the natural rhythms of the ocean.

Sunday “EPICUREAN DELIGHTS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BALI”WORDS AmAndA O’COnnOR PHOTOS COuRtesy Of the Ritz-CARLtOn,BALi