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EmpowEring EffigiEs

Weekend ChiC BrunChimproving rural sanitation

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a few days ago, the local health agency reported that the number of fatalities caused by dengue fever in the first quarter of 2016 had reached 38, which is double the number recorded in the same period last year. meanwhile, the number of reported cases reached 7,794.

this is not a reason to panic and book the first flight off the island. after all, the island’s hospitals are well equipped to deal with dengue. most of the fatalities are the result of individuals being unaware of contracting the disease and being admitted to hospitals when it had progressed to a severe stage.

It is, however, absolutely a reason to be cautious. always apply mosquito repellent when you are outdoors. more importantly, immediately consult a physician and have your blood tested for dengue fever should you start displaying the symptoms.

stay safe and enjoy Bali.

— The Editor

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the westin resort nusa Dua, Bali is proudly holding a month-long program of healthy lifestyle activities in celebration of Global wellness Day and

International Yoga Day in june.these two occasions are significant events

on the world calendar, both raising awareness of the importance of living well.

the word wellness indicates a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being.

to complement the resort’s rejuvenating menu of body and beauty rituals at its heavenly spa, resident wellness specialist jitendra pokhriyal will be conducting a series of daily talks.

the schedule will cover meaningful topics such as know Your Body, the art of Breathing and other similar talks pertaining to physical

and spiritual well-being. all participating guests will be entitled to a 30-minute session based on a different lifestyle theme each week.

hailing from yoga’s birthplace in India, jitendra is trained in several holistic disciplines and is well versed in meditation and pranic healing, which is a highly evolved form of touchless healing. having previously worked as a yoga teacher in northern India and the himalayas, jitendra joined the westin resort nusa Dua, Bali in 2014 to share his expertise with guests and associates.

For Global wellness Day, which falls on june 11, jitendra will lead a special morning class in the resort’s beachfront temple Garden from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

the class will involve an energizing session of stretching postures in the form of hatha yoga followed by a guided meditation.

Wellness celebrations

“rejUVenatInG BoDY anD soUl at the westIn resort nUsa DUa”

worDs anD photos The WesTin ResoRT nusa Dua

a healthy vegetarian food class will then introduce participants to the benefits of eating a balanced diet of organic produce. participants will pay rp 250,000 (Us$18.84) per person.

similarly, the resort will honor International Yoga Day on june 21 with a sunset class conducted on the beach in front of the temple Garden from 5 p.m. onwards. It will be an opportunity to unwind at the end of the day in a natural setting with a gentle session of synchronized breathing and stretching exercises. this activity is a complimentary session with limited space, so advance reservation is required.

to enhance the wellness celebration throughout the month of june, the westin resort nusa Dua, Bali is also exclusively offering an awaken Your senses room package with rates starting from rp 2,400,000 per room per night for single occupancy and rp 2,800,000 per room per night for double occupancy with a minimum stay of three nights. this package can be booked on the website westinnusaduabali.com.

this month-long program reinforces the westin brand’s commitment to preserving wellness in travel. the resort has a number of signature initiatives, such as westinworkoUt, runwestin, superFoodsrx and heavenly spa by westin to help guests feel their best.

4 may 12, 2016

style

100 keBaya

every country is gifted with a signature costume that embodies the nation’s identity.

when one thinks of Indonesia, one imagines an Indonesian woman wrapped in the country’s iconic kebaya blouse with a piece of intricate batik or tenun (woven cloth) used as a long skirt.

the kebaya remains part of daily life in Bali, where women wear the blouse regularly, especially for religious ceremonies. But in most parts of Indonesia, this item of clothing is suffering from waning appeal and is mostly worn only for official functions and special events.

a group of designers from the Indonesian Fashion chamber (IFc) of Denpasar has taken it upon themselves to bring this classic and elegant attire back to its glory days, successfully organizing the 100 kebaya show featuring a huge array of kebaya designs in the hall of the Indonesian arts Institute in Denpasar.

From classic and simple designs to elegant, haute couture styles, the event showcased 120

designs by talented young local designers, bringing the traditional attire to new heights.

“the kebaya is Indonesian heritage, just like batik — which is now widely known globally, and we aim to make the kebaya as popular as batik on the international stage,” commented Dwi Iskandar, chairman of IFc Denpasar.

although many designers have transformed the kebaya into more modern creations, to some extent they remain in line with certain pakem (established models) to protect the identity of the kebaya as part of Indonesian culture.

“this is not simply a modern fashion show, this is also about how we see the strength of the kebaya as a signature of Indonesia,” Dwi said.

he added that the audience had also been able to learn about the development of the kebaya over time, as well as gain new knowledge in choosing the right model of kebaya for different occasions.

the event also featured an art exhibition, seminar and workshop.

“BrInGInG InDonesIa’s sIGnatUre BloUse Back

Into popUlarItY”

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Dozens of young mothers showed their courage by breastfeeding their infants in public at Bajra sandhi monument park in renon,

Denpasar, one of the busiest public parks in the city, especially during weekends and holidays.

clad in black and white dresses, these young mothers happily nursed their babies with breast milk as part of an exclusive breastfeeding campaign named “sembilan”, marking the ninth year of the campaign.

organized by the Indonesian Breastfeeding mothers association (aImI), simultaneous events were held in 25 cities in 15 provinces across Indonesia.

previously banned from conducting such campaigns in city parks, the participants laughed and shared their experience with other mothers in the middle of the park, where people gathered to jog and do other sports.

Dewa, one of the husbands, was busy preparing nutritious food and drink for his breastfeeding wife, lestari.

“Both my parents and parents-in-law always ask whether we can’t afford to buy baby formula for our newborn,” said Dewa.

Dewa said his parents, like many other people, were fooled by the continuing advertisements promoting formula as the best nutrition for infants.

“they watch the advertisements, which claim that formula supports physical and intellectual development and is as good as breast milk. people like my parents strongly believe that message,” he said.

all the infant formula advertising shows smart, healthy babies, encouraging nursing mothers to swap from breast milk to formula for their young children.

prior to pregnancy, lestari and Dewa participated in a lactation class, which provided young mothers and their spouses with comprehensive knowledge on the multiple benefits of exclusive breast milk for their newborns.

“we often nurse our baby in public,” said lestari.

the breastfeeding campaign is aimed at educating the public that breastfeeding is

important and can take place in public spaces, provided that mothers do so sensitively.

Ia oka Yogi Utami, an advocate of aImI Bali, said she was confused when the campaign could not be held at puputan park. “the authorities said the park was part of the city’s sacred area. In my opinion, breastfeeding a baby is a sacred thing for a mother,” noted Utami.

along with aImI’s members, she immediately found an alternative venue for the campaign.

adisti, vice chairperson of aImI Bali, encouraged the participating mothers to continue nursing their babies exclusively with breast milk.

“Breast milk is the best nutrition for infants during their early years,” she commented.

while the participating mothers were nursing their babies, their husbands shared their experiences in supporting their wives on stage.

aImI Bali’s data reveals that around 70 percent of successful exclusive breastfeeding is done with full support from the husbands.

aImI Bali is now actively conducting lactation classes and accompanying breastfeeding mothers.

“we have also signed memorandums of understanding with several hospitals, encouraging them to terminate their contracts with baby formula producers,” said Utami.

moUs have been signed with two hospitals — wangaya public hospital and kasih Ibu kedonganan hospital.

“Unfortunately, kasih Ibu kedonganan hospital terminated the moU without notice,” said Utami.

promoting exclusive breastfeeding is clearly not an easy task.

infant health“BreastFeeDInG For healthIer BaBIes”

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Gathered in the gorgeous front garden of Bali Dynasty resort, movie enthusiasts enjoyed the Dutch thriller Accused at a free open-air

movie screening while soaking up the relaxing evening atmosphere on saturday, april 30.

the audience was immersed in the chilling true story of a nurse, lucia, who was sentenced to life in prison due to her presence at one inexplicable death. with the involvement of young district attorney judith, the biggest miscarriage of justice in Dutch history was finally reversed.

the event continued at the same venue on the following saturday, with a British night that featured A Royal Night Out. In a brightly entertaining movie, acclaimed British director julian jarrold attracted these movie lovers with

his charming fictional comedy-drama about the future Queen of england, elizabeth, and her sister margaret going out to celebrate Ve night back in 1945.

the whole of london was on the streets to celebrate the official end of world war II in europe and elizabeth and margaret, aged 19 and 14 respectively, were allowed to join the celebration in a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.

hosted by Bali Dynasty resort in partnership with solemen, a not-for-profit charity that the resort currently supports, the two-night event combined fun, entertainment and culture. It also raised much-needed funds for solemen to help improve the lives of disadvantaged people on the island.

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purwa and British Vice consul john makin, the event was well received by the Dutch and British communities in Bali, as well as by a general audience who were eager to splash out on purchasing raffle tickets for great prizes donated by the sponsors. while watching the movie, the audience could also enjoy the most popular food and drinks from holland and Britain.

a total of approximately rp 10 million (Us$754) was raised from booths where companies associated with holland and Britain showcased and sold their products during the event.

the european Film Festival was held for the first time in Indonesia in 1990, with the second festival following in 1999, jointly

organized by european diplomatic and cultural representations in Indonesia.

the main objective of the festival is to introduce and promote european culture in Indonesia. Despite the large number of film productions in europe — comparable to hollywood, only a few of these reach the Indonesian market.

as of 2003, the european Film Festival in Indonesia has been held annually under the banner europe on screen. Between 2004 and 2006, europe on screen was integrated into the jakarta International Film Festival (jiFFest).

as in the previous years, screenings were held simultaneously between april 29 and may 8 in jakarta, Bandung, medan, surabaya and Yogyakarta.

7may 12, 2016

sight

the kepuh tree (java olive), is no ordinary tree for most people in Bali, being considered one of the most sacred plants on the island.

myths and legends surround the presence of these trees, which are said to be home to a large variety of spirits.

Kepuh Agung is a 4-meter wide and 20-meter high kepuh tree standing just adjacent to the domestic cargo terminal at ngurah rai

International airport in tuban, kuta.the locals believe the tree has been there for

hundreds of years, long before the airport was built. the trunk is wrapped in the typical black-and-white checkered cloth and has several beautiful shrines. local people and visitors often stop there to present special offerings.

the airport extension has made it quite difficult for people to pray at this tree, although many continue to do so on a daily basis,

‘kepuh agung’“a sacreD tree BY nGUrah raI InternatIonal aIrport”

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including officials from airport management company pt angkasa pura I and taxi drivers.

“I have known the tree since my great-grandparents were still alive. the area was once a thick forest,” said I Gusti made Gina, the 82-year-old hindu priest who cares for the tree’s shrine.

Gina shared a story, saying that two large snakes were spiritually protecting the tree and that these spiritual guardians were worshipped at the northern shrine. at the eastern shrine, ratu niang lingsir sakti resides, while the southern one is believed to be home to ratu manik segara. meanwhile, in the west is the “palace” or stana of widiadara and widiadari. the shrines have been placed amid the tree’s trunk. the tree is surrounded by a wall, with a small entrance cut into the south side, and a fishpond sits to the side.

the spiritual vibe around the tree is very strong, creating a magical experience and an atmosphere that can seem a little creepy to many.

“worshippers mostly come here to pray at ratu manik segara’s shrine. those whose babies keep crying at night pray at the western shrine, while the sick usually pray for health at the other shrine.”

the priest also said this tall tree had been used by the japanese troops to stand guard against potential enemies approaching from kuta Beach. “the soldiers climbed to the top of the tree. You can still see their footprints there,” he said.

Gina recalled that one day a number of people had tried, in vain, to cut down this gigantic tree with an electric saw. “the tree kept standing strong, despite their desperate efforts to cut it down to make way for a development project,” he said.

Kepuh Agung is a natural beauty and a spiritual reservoir for people living near the airport, also providing shade for many people on hot days.

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“a sacreD rItUal to channel DIVIne power Into eFFIGIes”

EmpowEring EffigiEs

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the smoke from the wooden censer filled the temple’s inner courtyard with the fragrance of sandalwood. the gamelan musicians played a

slow, melodious repertoire as the devotees attentively watched sesuhunan rangda ratu Gede, literally her majesty the Grand Queen, a sacred rangda effigy being “performed” by a male devotee.

the rangda carried a white cloth inscribed with esoteric mantra in her right hand. at one point, she waved it toward a group of devotees in the southern part of the temple and immediately they screamed and fell into a state of trance. soon, female devotees in other parts of the temple also fell into that state, crying and making dance gestures with their hands.

a few meters from the Grand Queen, two other sacred effigies, sesuhunan Barong ratu mas and sesuhunan rangda ratu ayu, embraced each other before dancing together encircling the temple.

this emotional episode marked the

climax of the pasupati (empowerment) rite held recently at the principal temple of puri ageng siangan, a royal palace that lies on the southern outskirts of Gianyar city.

most westerners and non-Balinese get their first acquaintance with the tiger-like barong and rangda through the island’s famed barong and kris dance, in which the two mythological creatures are in an eternal feud, with the barong representing the power of virtue while rangda is the embodiment of evil.

For the Balinese, however, that has not always been the case. In nearly all village temples in south Bali, the sacred effigies of barong and rangda are worshipped as the protecting deities. to a large extent, they are perceived as the “local” gods, the ones that are easiest to approach.

a plague-stricken village would have the temple priest wash the effigies to make holy water to heal its residents. a family facing an ordeal would seek an audience with the deities, presenting their offerings and beseeching the barong and rangda to intervene in the matter.

a large number of Balinese will happily testify how divine interventions from these local deities have saved them on many occasions.

In short, in those temples the barong and rangda function as a team in ensuring the safety and prosperity of their subjects.

of course, the Balinese do believe in the demonic rangda, a terrifying monster that lurks in the night, ready to “devour” the innocents. this rangda is not divine in nature. It is the creation of persons who have mastered the advanced level of Balinese leyak, black magic. this is the rangda that bears a striking similarity to those of the island’s traditional theatrical performances, such as the barong and kris dance, as well as the calonarang.

the rangda effigies in the temple, on the other hand, are the emanation of the benevolent, feminine aspect of the divine. Depicted in a way that reminds people of a powerful matriarch, with long, flowing white hair and a white face, this rangda is respectfully addressed as ratu ayu (beautiful queen) by the Balinese.

the pasupati rite started in the morning and was presided over by the pedanda, high priest, and Ida Dalem semara putra, the head of the island’s grand council of royal houses.

the rite was aimed at requesting that the divine impart spiritual powers on the effigies.

“we had just completed the process of repairing the masks of the effigies and replacing their hair. naturally, we have to conduct the melaspas and pasupati rites to purify the effigies and give them supernatural powers,” siangan’s elder, anak agung Gde partha, said.

the high priest scribed holy letters on various parts of the masks, while Ida Dalem semara putra placed white cloths, each inscribed with sacred letters and esoteric drawings, on them.

precisely at noon, the effigies “performed” the dance that sparked a state of trance among their devotees.

the effigies were then placed in the temple and the local community conducted nyepi, during which they did not turn on any lights or enter the temple for one day.

“at midnight, three residents saw a ball of fire descend from the sky to the temple. I believe that it means the pasupati was successful,” another elder, anak agung Gde oka wisnumurti, said.

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a legendary tree believed to have been growing for 700 years has been attracting a lot of attention from both local villagers and tourists.

located in Banjar Bayan in tua village, tabanan, around one hour from Denpasar, the giant tree with its pale bark has been the object of photo shoots, as well as a spot for meditation for those who believe the tree radiates with a strong aura and spiritual energy.

while the roots have probably spread all

over the village, the trunk stands just next to pura Babakan, a temple taken care of by some 20 families.

“the older people here believe that this tree is 700 years old,” said merni, whose family also cares for the temple.

opening a small shop at the entrance to the tree zone, merni has been cashing in on tourist visits, at least for the last two years since more people have been talking about the tree on social media.

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while merni operates the warung in front of her house, some of her neighbors have been building a path leading to the tree.

they have also provided a donation box for visitors, as well as a notebook for donors to write their names. the book suggests that there have been hundreds of donors during the year, many of whom were foreigners.

spiritual stories circulating among the local people are further indications of the sacredness of this giant old tree. the most popular story is

about the soft sounds of traditional gamelan music heard on certain days. the locals believe that a gamelan set was buried under the tree a long time ago.

to visit, simply follow the signs, which are visible when entering the village from the north. Visitors entering from the south side of the village pass through rice paddies and a very narrow road that can only accommodate one car. the tree is located less than one kilometer from the village entrance.

unusual foCus

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“a GIant centUrIes-olD tree tUrns Into a toUrIst DestInatIon”

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around 63 million people in Indonesia lack access to proper sanitation and continue to openly defecate in rivers and on the ground. this figure

was released during the national conference on sanitation and Drinking water organized by the world Bank water sanitation program (wsp) in 2013.

poor sanitation leads to a high prevalence of fecal-borne illnesses, such as diarrhea and typhoid. Data from who revealed that these diseases have been directly linked to 161,000 deaths among children under five in Indonesia.

In 2008, amicorp community Foundation (acF) entered les village in Buleleng to help marginalized people get proper access to sanitation, with each household receiving one toilet to reduce health problems caused by bad sanitation.

“the time they used to spend sick can now be used in a more productive way for study and work, leading to a better life,” said

toine knipping, founder and ceo of amicorp community Foundation.

along with the toilet installation, amicorp also engages the beneficiaries in continuous training on the proper use and maintenance of the toilets. the workshop has helped the investment to run smoothly for years, while the overall effect is to reduce food and water contamination, thus decreasing the prevalence of diarrhea, as well as helping protect women and girls from sexual assaults.

as of this year, 727 toilets have been constructed for use by 3,000 of the targeted 8,000 people in the community. on may 5, a celebration was held at the village’s community hall to mark the project, with traditional dances and music performed on stage.

acF has also been working with help Desa les Foundation led by Dr. charles jacobs to sponsor the building of two schools, a health clinic, a community hall, and improved access to water. they have also sponsored

improving rural sanitation

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vocational and life skills training for people from low income families, as well as providing scholarships for 100 students.

amicorp will also build the amicorp community center (acc) in the village to improve the abilities of underprivileged human resources. the center will provide access to education and employment for a better future for the younger generation; there are about 1,000 people aged between 15 to 24 years old in the village.

there will be 10 classes accommodating between 10 to 40 students each, providing tourism-related education focusing on food and beverage, as well as basic skills like english, computer competence, life skills, permaculture, sustainable agriculture and preservation of the cultural heritage. the learning system uses

a holistic approach that not only provides the students with skills, but also a sense of responsibility toward the community, environment and culture.

established in 2001 by amicorp Group — a multinational company providing financial services, acF focuses on social empowerment, increasing environmental consciousness and preserving biodiversity in the hope that it will make a difference to marginalized people, helping to help lift them out of poverty, becoming more empowered, confident and dignified.

acF is funded with 1 percent of amicorp Group’s annual revenue, with the global projects being supported by international donors. all of the funds are channeled into the projects.

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savor

Famed for being recognized by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the top 10 brunches in the world, the sofitel Bali weekend brunch is highly popular and

it would have been easy for executive chef Daine Gilbert and his exceptional kitchen team to continue sitting on their laurels.

however, this is not in their nature, so, in line with the sofitel concept of trendsetting and keen to once again be seen as the benchmark for weekend brunches, sofitel Bali nusa Dua Beach resort has launched its revamped and restyled weekend chic Brunch buffet extravaganza at cut catch cucina (ccc), the resort’s luxurious award-winning poolside venue.

the weekend chic Brunch serves a heady array of international cuisine at a vast spread of stations piled high with welcoming, colorful delights. a trek around the stations uncovers shelves of freshly baked breads and pastries, a seafood station overflowing with the freshest oysters, prawns, crabs and fish, staff waiting to grill your favorite meat or seafood, hot pizzas, salads, market-style mounds of cheese, sushi, cold cuts and just about anything else you can imagine.

the wildly popular beef or salmon wellington remain from the previous brunch incarnation, as does the roast lamb. kids delight in the fries station and are awed by the fantastical desserts and sweets.

It’s fair to say that the ccc weekend brunch has again set the standard.

During the lunch, bearing in mind the stylish credentials of sofitel and its French roots, a gorgeous fashion show takes place, winding its way through the tables so all the diners can

Weekend ChiC BrunCh“the new extraVaGanza at soFtIel BalI’s cUt catch cUcIna”

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admire the designs. the restaurant itself is comfortable and

airy and ideally suited to relaxed family dining and can easily accommodate large groups, couples or family groups as required. the seating extends outside, where guests can dine alongside the pool.

available on saturdays and sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the weekend chic Brunch is priced from rp 499,000++ (Us$37.56) per person, including a range of soft drinks; two alcohol packages are also available. kids under 12 years of age eat free and the price includes pool access, so spend the day and make the most of the beautiful pool at sofitel Bali nusa Dua Beach resort.

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Kanda Resto & Cafe in Sanur is a smart and stylish place to chill with a vintage design that makes you feel at home. Specializing in Indonesian, Western, fusion and Chinese food created from fresh ingredients by our professional chef, The Kanda offers an innovative and refreshing dining experience at a very affordable price.Equipped with a parking area, swimming pool, gallery and mini zoo, dine surrounded by beautiful peacocks, Bali starlings, reptiles and many more. To celebrate your special moment, our unique chapel is available on the second floor. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., shop for elegant designs in our art shop or buy our famous Titiles brand sausages, famed since 1950. We also provide classes in batik and shibori, for those interested in making their own batik.

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In its second year, the Ubud Food Festival is going local, focusing on Southeast Asian cuisine in all its facets, with Indonesia cooking at center stage.As part of the festivities, Uma Cucina, the rustic Italian-inspired restaurant and lounge bar at Uma by COMO, Ubud has invited Filipina chef and restaurateur Margarita Fores — voted Best Female Chef in Asia at the San Pellegrino Fine Dining Awards 2015 - for a guest appearance on May 28. Known for her passion for organic ingredients, Fores will work alongside the Uma Cucina team to create an exciting three-course menu. Highlights include Prawn and Crab Raviolo and Millefoglie with Smoked Kesong Puti and Candied Tomatoes. The three-course menu is priced at Rp 490,000++ (US$36.93) and an additional Rp 210,000 for wine pairing, per person. For reservations, please email dining.uma.ubud@comohotels.com or phone 0361 972 448.

For lunch or dinner, Alaya Kuta Resort’s Sukun restaurant has created a small plate sample menu that encourages pick and mix without limit and at a fixed price. The colorful, small-plate dishes are characteristically tasty and carefully presented — think grilled tropical seafood salad with mango vinaigrette, or tempura soft shell crab salad and a menu replete with pasta, exotic Indonesian dishes and irresistible local deserts, like mango sticky rice.Small-plate dining, also known as micro-dining, has become fashionable in recent years as it allows hotel guests an opportunity to sample an array of dishes in a single, leisurely sitting. The dining concept, according to executive chef Made Ardika, is not just for those tempted by “all you can eat” but also appeals to guests who prefer smaller portions. The Endless Sampler menu is priced at Rp 150,000++ (US$11.30) per person and offered through to July.

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Events

Back To The RootsMay 13Starts 7 p.m.Meja Kitchen and BarJl. Kayu Aya No. 68, Seminyak: (0361) 8466996

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

Grill ‘n’ Groove Every SaturdayStarts 9 p.m.Saturday booze and BBQ.Republik 45Jl. Raya Kerobokan No. 86A, Seminyak: 0878 88661945

The Groove Academy at Karma BeachMay 15Starts 1 p.m.Karma BeachJl. Villa Kandara, Ungasan: (0361) 8482200

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

Lazy Day Sunday Every SundayStarts 1 p.m.Mozaic Beach ClubJl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan: (0361) 4735796

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

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

Sunday Food FestivalMay 15From 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.Byrdhouse Beach Club at Segara Village HotelJl. Segara Ayu, Sanur: (0361) 288407

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 best Indian restaurants in Bali.

Gateway to IndiaOpen daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.Jl. Pantai Kuta No. 11B, Kuta

Queen’s TandoorOpen daily, 12 – 11:30 p.m.Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 1/73A, Seminyak

AtithiOpen daily, 11 - 12 a.m. Jl. Melasti Lebak Bena No. 6X, Legian: (0361) 759839

Siti’s Warung Little IndiaOpen daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Jl. Sukma, Ubud: 0819 996 24555

La RougeOpen daily, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.Jl. Candidasa, Karangasem: (0363) 41991

Ganesha Ek SanskritiOpen daily, 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud: (0361) 5541676

Bangle BaliOpen daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Nusa Dua

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

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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, 750808peramatour.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

DenpasarBarong & Keris Dance

EverydayStarts 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

UbudTopeng Jimat

Every WednesdayStarts 7 p.m.

ARMA Museum & ResortJl. Raya Pengosekan

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

W Bali Presents Sunset Session with Classixx

May 12From 4 – 10 p.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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CangguSeminyak

LegianKuta

Jimbaran

Nusa Dua

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Sanur

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Penida Island

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BANGLIAMLAPURA

KLUNGKUNG

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Menjangan Island

Besakih

Mt. Sangiang

Pulaki

West BaliNational Park

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Pura Rambut Siwi

Mt. Batur

Pura Batu Madan

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Where to go

Minami Japanese Kitchen and Teppanyaki

Open DailyFrom 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Byrdhouse Beach Club at Segara Village Hotel

Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur: (0361) 288407

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Finn’S BeaCh CluBJl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma,

Ungasan: (0361) 8482111

E-mail: finns@semararesorts.comfinnsbeachclub.com

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Canggu CluBJl. Canggu Club, Canggu

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

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POOl PaRTYEvery Day

From 5 – 7 p.m.Sunset drinks and DJ performance

IP Bar at 3rd floor Pullman Bali Legian NirwanaJl. Melasti No. 1, Legian

: (0361) 762500pullmanhotels.com/6556

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SWiMMing PaCKage aT The ROOFTOP

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

: (0361) 8496606fourpointsbalikuta.com

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