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It seems that each week there is a new restaurant being opened on the island. Bali has turned into a culinary mecca with its own food festivals — yes, there is more than one food festival on the island —, a throng of world-renowned chefs and restaurants, dedicated foodie publications, as well as an increasing number of food bloggers and instagrammers.

For an island heavily dependent on the tourist industry, this is surely good news. It means the business climate is good and visitors will surely love the freedom to choose from a wide array of available foods – from street food to gourmet, from traditional to global cuisine.

this edition’s cover story focuses on Fire, a casual grill restaurant at seminyak’s marvelous w retreat and spa Bali–seminyak. the restaurant exemplifies the efforts taken by many restaurateurs across the island to stay relevant in the increasingly crowded market: offering delectable food with a unique twist in a distinctive setting.

For us, the food connoisseurs, Bali has grown into not only a cultural destination but also an epicurean one.

—The Editor

epicurean journey

3june 23, 2016

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payangan, an idyllic region north of Ubud, enters the harvest season this month and the local rice field owners have called on the help of

the pajegan to do the harvesting. Pajegan are groups of travelling harvesters for hire. each group usually comprises four people and they split the fee equally among the members.

the payment is around rp 550,000 (Us$41.42) per ton of paddy harvested and on one single day a pajegan could harvest up to 2 tons.

when the harvest season ends, the pajegan members return to their respective villages to tend to their own paddy fields.

“Farmers work UnDer the sUn to reap the GolDen harVest”

worDs anD photos Pande Parwata

4 june 23, 2016

sojourn

operating in Bali since 1989, smailing tour has been a strong player in accommodating the needs of inbound travelers on the island.

now with the rising trend of outbound travelers from the island, the company is expanding its business with the recent opening of smailing tour ticketing and outbound center in sanur, which caters to the needs of people traveling to other places in Indonesia and overseas.

thanks to the increasing number of direct flights from the island to many cities worldwide, the outbound market in Bali has shown strong growth. smailing tour ticketing and outbound center provides one-stop solutions for both corporate and leisure travelers, fulfilling every need during their trip to ensure a wonderful travel experience.

to keep up-to-date with the changing trends in travel, the Bali office is also a Destination management company (Dmc), providing services for travelers who would like to explore places in Bali and beyond.

as the inbound division of smailing tour, Dmc has the exceptional strength of creating

TravelingwiTh The experTs

“awarD-wInnInG traVel aGencY opens Its oUtBoUnD center In BalI”

worDs deSY nUrHaYatI photos COUrteSY OF SMaILInG tOUr

the right products for each client, whatever the purpose of their visit to Bali, be it for a business conference, wedding, honeymoon, holistic retreat, sporting adventure or family holiday — as well as accommodating trips to many destinations nationwide beyond Bali.

the inauguration of this new facility also marks the company’s 40th anniversary. president director and ceo anthony akili remarked that as one of the largest tour operators in Indonesia, smailing tour continued to develop while facing the

opportunities and challenges in the industry. “this transformation allows us to be more

competitive in the future and always able to accommodate the needs of every client, while supporting the government’s program to welcome 20 million tourists by 2020,” anthony said.

Following the opening of its Yogyakarta office last year and Bali this year, smailing tour will launch new facilities in Bandung, surabaya, lombok, Balikpapan, medan, Batam, makasar, manado and labuan Bajo.

5june 23, 2016

sight

Legong, arguably the most famous of Balinese classical dances, is the epitome of feminine grace and beauty. It appears that the dance, created in the 19th

century by a local prince after experiencing a “vision” of heavenly angels dancing in the sky, employs a set of intricate gestures and choreographies aimed at emphasizing the paramount exquisiteness of Balinese women.

It is no wonder that the dance is usually performed by female dancers.

a recent performance at the ongoing 38th Bali arts Festival (pkB), however, showed that Balinese men were quite capable of emulating that feminine loveliness. male dancers from the ardhanareswari troupe of sading village presented their Legong Muani, literally male legong, to a packed and clearly amused audience.

“It is not a new thing. In its early days, legong was performed by male dancers,” the troupe manager, Gusti made agus wira aditama, said.

Yet, the troupe’s recent performance added a new perspective to the ongoing hostility that surrounds the public debate on lGBts in this

‘Legong Muani’

“a cross-DressInG take on the BalInese classIcal Dance”

worDs anD photos LUHde SUrYanI

country.“Yes, some [of the dancers] are gay, but

the majority are not,” the performance’s song coordinator, nyoman wija, said.

“we are often teased as being transvestites,” dancer nyoman sukama said, with a wide grin on his face.

a 50-year-old man, sukama is the most senior dancer in the troupe. he and the other 14 dancers spent the last three months in intensive rehearsals for the performance. It is no easy feat for a male dancer to dress and perform a feminine dance.

“Donning this heavy and complicated costume is excruciating,” he said.

But all the hard work paid off handsomely. the audience loved them and never failed to show its appreciation through booming applause.

“the legong we perform is the authentic and complete repertoire,” aditama said of the two-hour long performance.

6 june 23, 2016

sight

Bahrul Ulum was busy coloring ketupat-shaped accessories made of sponges.

every year during the fasting month of ramadhan, he receives orders from

hotels, restaurants and companies to create handicrafts related to ramadhan and Idul Fitri, such as ketupat (steamed rice wrapped in young coconut leaves), bedug (huge drums in mosques usually beaten to summon believers

to prayer) and colorful dome-shaped lanterns.at his home, Bahrul has operated an

advertising enterprise called warna-warna for the last 37 years. In 2007, he tried his luck being a seasonal handicraft producer, and, beyond his expectation, started to cash in.

he also handles a lot of orders to create accessories for christmas and new Year, as well as chinese new Year. ramadhan and Idul Fitri

Blessings of ramadhan“hanDIcraFt proDUcer reaps BIG BUcks DUrInG

ramaDhan”worDs anD photos BraM SetIawan

is the best time to reap extra income, however, because the celebratory period lasts for a month, longer than other festivities.

“I am always busy making these handicrafts and only have two hours to sleep every day, from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.,” said Bahrul, who gets help from two assistants.

his busy days started a month before ramadhan. “I receive most of my orders from hotels, as well as offices, malls and the airport,” said the father of seven.

the prices range from rp 25,000 (Us$1.90) to rp 100,000, with the larger accessories usually selling for rp 350,000 to rp 400,000; some of the bedug even sell for up to rp 3.5 million.

his loyal customers are not only from Bali, but also neighboring areas like lombok.

7june 23, 2016

sight

worDs anD photos BraM SetIawan

Dozens of tattoo artists participated in Bali tattoo expo 2016 last week, showcasing their ability to create ethnic tattoos from across the

country. David hornbill, from Balikpapan, east

kalimantan, was one of the ethnic tattoo artists taking part in this first-ever expo on the island. he joined the event in support of his mission to preserve traditional Indonesian tattoos.

“In the past, people with tattoos were associated with criminals. In fact, tattoos have nothing to do with crime. It’s part of Indonesian culture,” David said.

David, a native Dayak paser, has been in the tattoo business since 2004. he loves to make tribal motifs and adheres to the traditional technique of hand-tapping tattoos until now.

he also preserves the special Dayak motifs

shaped like eggplant flowers, which are renowned globally among tattoo lovers.

held for the first time, Bali tattoo expo received a good response from tattoo communities and had 68 booths. “we plan to hold the event regularly,” said Bagus Ferry, a representative of the organizing committee.

“we hope we can hold this event once a year, or once every two years,” said Bagus, who also manages Magic Ink Tattoo magazine.

In addition to tattoo booths, the event also presented tarot reading and music performances by a number of local bands, including jangar, lucky cats, Garden Grove, rainbow and cloud, the Balitones, the sneakers, the Bullhead, peach town and rombong reggae. there were also booths selling clothing and merchandise.

Bali TaTTooexpo 2016

“showcasInG traDItIonal anD moDern tattoos From all oVer InDonesIa”

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Fire up the grill“moDern BIstro GrIll wIth a plaYFUl twIst”

worDs deSY nUrHaYatI photos StannY anGGa

9june 23, 2016

Cover story

tucked neatly below and to the left of the lobby area of the vibrantly cool w retreat and spa Bali — seminyak, Fire is a stunning casual grill restaurant

known for its carnivorous menu. overseen by internationally renowned chef

jack Yoss, Fire’s concept is a modern bistro grill with a playful twist. Its vibrant décor is inspired by the Balinese fire-themed kecak dance, a ritual in which a group of men chant rhythmically around a roaring fire pit.

Deep red and bright yellow highlights pop from the restaurant’s charcoal black surfaces and the giant hanging centerpiece evokes a ball of flames just above your head. this is the signature Venetian glass fire chandelier. another symbolic touch is the traditional Balinese black and white checkered motif.

patrons can watch the open kitchen where chefs take the spotlight and prepare the sizzling culinary sensations. the steaks from the wood-fired grill are undoubtedly the stars here; this restaurant serves the finest and widest selection of meats on the island and cooks them to absolute perfection.

For the main attraction, patrons experience a tableside meat board showcasing signature cuts, such as the dry-aged Irish ribeye, australian kiwami wagyu with a marble score

of 9, and the grain-fed Black angus prime beef. sourced from australia, Ireland and the netherlands, the various cuts on offer are all aged a minimum of 21 days.

as patrons take a seat, they are introduced to Fire’s own meat sommelier, who will show them the finest cuts of beef.

Before getting into the steaks, we checked out a couple of starters in the form of the grade a+ tuna ceviche with red onions, thai chili, lime juice, tomato and coriander. this dish is served in a unique way using dry ice in a teapot to create a smoke effect.

we also tried the creamy sweet onion-cauliflower soup with spiced lamb and feta cheese. the classic beef tartare with red onions, capers, mustard, quail egg and grilled bread

was among the best we’ve ever tried, but the tuna ceviche was the winner.

For mains, we settled on the Fire signature beef tasting for two, featuring top sirloin wagyu, kiwami wagyu beef, and tenderloin center cut Black angus, which was simply out of this world.

having left just enough room for a sweet treat, we ordered the pod 64 percent chocolate melting sphere, featuring white chocolate mousse, passion fruit jelly, lemon popping candy and almond streusel — a flawless example of how to do dessert right.

the restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating and the choice of two private dining rooms for patrons who want to stay out of the limelight and make the occasion more intimate.

open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Fire also offers an asian street hawker-style sunday brunch and four- and seven-course tasting menus from around the world.

covering all the bases, it even has its own impressive signature cocktail list on top of all

the usual tipples. sipping on some serious cocktails prepared with fire, smoke and charcoal, with some lighter cocktail options to balance out the distinct food selections, will definitely be a great experience.

the Fire ritual cocktail is served in a particularly exceptional way; the waiter soaks tamarillo and pineapple in honey-infused bourbon while it’s actually on fire, creating one of the most unique aperitifs going.

For non-meat eaters, the restaurant serves extensive options and, upon request, the chefs will be happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.

enter Fire and feel the heat.

10 june 23, 2016

sojourn

Before pemuteran became one of the island’s most important coral reef preservation and conservation areas, it was a remote, barren far-flung village.

located in Buleleng, north Bali, the local villagers fished using destructive practices, including bombing the coral reef to stun the fish and bring them to the surface.

“I was very sad and very concerned seeing the fishermen ruining the coral reefs and disrupting the marine habitat,” recalled I Gusti agung prana, a renowned environmentalist.

In the early 1980s, prana had made a life-changing trip to pemuteran, a place where he felt deep spiritual vibrations. Based on the Balinese concept of nyegara gunung, the village has an ideal location sandwiched between the sea and the mountains.

as the village is around 90 kilometers north of Denpasar, or about a three-hour drive, prana thought it was a great location for a tourist destination.

the first step he had to take, however, was to involve the local community in the rehabilitation of the damaged coral reef and marine habitat.

“It was really difficult to change people’s habits and ways of thinking,” he recalled.

the local fishermen were in a dire situation. their small catches forced them to take dramatic shortcuts, which critically damaged the marine habitat.

“we are poor. we often fail to catch fish. our families only eat once a day. how can you stop us from doing what we are doing?” the fishermen often asked him in the early days.

prana never gave up hope, patiently encouraging the local people to understand the importance of rehabilitating coral reefs and that it would be beneficial for them. at the time, pemuteran’s coral reef was nearly dead from bleaching, changing sea temperatures, sedimentation and reef bombing.

the coral reef restoration program started

pemuTeran“one oF BalI’s FaVorIte DIVe locatIons” worDs anD photos eka JUnI artawan

in 2000 with the help of two scientists — the late wolf Ililbertz and tom Goreau. together with the locals, they developed the first biorock reefs in pemuteran. the biorock coral restoration technique provides an environment for the coral reef to recover and become vibrant, where fish swarm freely.

this community-based marine conservation project earned prana and his Yayasan karang sari foundation numerous national and international accolades, including the equator prize 2012, the United nations Development program (UnDp) special award for marine and coastal Zone management and the UnDp equator award for community Based Development, which was presented at the Un conference in rio

de janeiro in Brazil in 2012.the village has an education center for

marine and conservation study and has become a sustainable eco-tourism site, a favorite place for european tourists. prana himself invested in the area early on by building taman sari home stay.

the tourism ministry has put forward pemuteran village as an alternative marine and conservation-based tourist destination in the upcoming United nations world tourism organization (Unwto) conference in madrid, spain, which will take place in january 2016.

“conservation and tourism can go hand in hand with a new paradigm of preserving nature,” noted I Gde pitana from the tourism ministry.

11june 23, 2016

savor

every time kris has a sore throat, she picks some kayumanis leaves from her backyard garden in Buleleng and makes a concoction with them.

she mixes the leaves with water and a sprinkle of salt, squeezing until the leaves yield a thick, dark green extract and drinks this in the morning before

meals. this traditional beverage always works wonders for her, relieving fevers and inflammation in her throat.

For generations, the Balinese people have turned to loloh, the local name for traditional herbal drinks commonly called jamu in Indonesia. Loloh have also been written about in the ancient taru pramana lontar manuscript that talks about plant-based medicines. according to myths, the plants could talk and disclose their efficacies, so that humans would be able to make concoctions out of them to prevent and treat different ailments.

Kayumanis leaves, also known as katuk, are called the green multivitamin by the Us agriculture Department due to their rich vitamin content. In thailand, the leaves are used to make soup, mixed with other vegetables or cooked with meat and coconut milk.

this plant is easily found in southeast asia. It is called star gooseberry in english, phak waan baan in thailand, cekur manis in malaysia, binahian in Filipina and dom nghob in cambodia.

In fact, it is one of the most popular leaves in southeast asia due to its high level of calcium, known to be able to prevent osteoporosis, as well as being a good source of iron. It is also believed to improve the flow of breast milk and to relieve influenza. It allegedly can also improve cell growth, strengthen the immune system, prevent eye disease and has the ability to stimulate and improve the quality of reproductive hormones.

In addition to loloh kayumanis, other popular herbal drinks in Bali are loloh cemcem and loloh kunyit. Loloh cemcem was introduced in penglipuran village in Bangli and is made of cemcem or kloncing leaves with salt, sugar, honey and coconut slices. It tastes a little bit spicy, salty and sweet, but is refreshing and improves the digestive system and decreases blood pressure.

‘LoLoh kayumanis’

“traDItIonal BalInese herBal DrInk” worDs anD photos anGGara MaHendra

12 june 23, 2016

sojourn

Taman mumBul“a sacreD sprInG oFFers a tranqUIl Break”

worDs anD photos aGUnG ParaMeSwara

on a daily basis was clearly an exhausting job.one day, the lore says, the woman took

a brief break. she sat underneath a tree and drank from the water to quench her thirst. a few moments later, she felt refreshed and, in an act of gratitude, she used the remaining water in the vessel to water the tree that had provided her with shelter.

miraculously, a spring appeared precisely at the spot where she poured the water. the water from this spring turned the surrounding area into a large pond, which the locals now use for melasti (ritual to purify temple effigies) and melukat (bathing ritual to purify the body and soul). It also provides the water for rice fields in several villages in abiansemal district.

some 500 meters south of sangeh forest, a tourist destination known for its population of long-tailed macaques, a large tranquil pond lies by a narrow

asphalt road. the pond and the rustic temple complex on its northern edge are a popular recreational site for the residents of the surrounding villages.

lately, the area, known as taman mumbul Beji temple, has started to draw an increasing number of domestic tourists. much of this is due to a considerable effort put in by the local administration to revamp the area around the pond, including widening the road and expanding the parking facility.

huge banyan trees offer cooling shade in the area in front of the pond. next to one of the trees is a statue of a woman, a tiny tribute to the mythological origin of the pond.

one of the temple’s custodians, Ida Bagus alit saskara, recalled local lore about an old woman who traveled across villages selling drinking water. carrying a large jun (earthenware vessel), filled with water on the top of her head while walking many kilometers

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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

aCtIVItIES CoursesGamelan Course – Mekar BhuanaLearn 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. From handcrafted sculptures to potter’s wheel throwing techniques.Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud

: (0361) 7451413 or 976220

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

: (0361) 973 049, 978 071

Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about! Jl. Hanoman, Ubud

: (0361) 974244E-mail: info@studioperak.com

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

W Bali Presents Late Night Sessionwith Cats on Crack (SG) & Mendy Indigo (BKK)

June 25From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Woobar at W Retreat BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

: (0361) 4738106

ART & CULTURE CORNER

DenpasarBarong & Keris DanceEverydayStarts 9 a.m.Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar: (0361) 224596

JimbaranKecak & Fire DanceEverydayStarts 6 p.m.Uluwatu TempleJimbaran, Badung: (0361) 9041163

KutaTraditional & Modern PerformancesEvery day (Except Wednesday)Starts 8 p.m.Kuta TheaterJl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta

: (0361) 762750

Ubud

Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, SundayStarts 7:30 p.m.Mawang Village, Ubud

Topeng Jimat Every WednesdayStarts 7 p.m.ARMA Museum & ResortJl. Raya Pengosekan

Legong Dance Every FridayStarts 7:30 p.m.Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera)Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud

: (0361) 972124 or 970503

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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Gilimanuk

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

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POOL PARTYEvery dayFrom 5 – 7 p.m.Sunset drinks and DJ performanceIP Bar, 3rd floor Pullman Bali Legian NirwanaJl. Melasti No. 1, Legian

: (0361) 762500pullmanhotels.com/6556

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Bali Art FestivalJune 11 – July 9Bali Art Center

Jl. Nusa Indah No. 1, Denpasar

Pandan War (Mekare-kare)June 25

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Manggis, Karangasem

Live EURO 2016Until July 10

Stadium CafeJl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

: (0361) 763100

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most of the dive operators are, are a very comfortable 10-15 minutes’ drive from the airport. On my two visits there, I chose to stay first at the main Ambon bay and then around 40 minutes away to get closer to other great dive sites.

In both places, underwater photographers have the real luxury of accessing a secure camera room with special facilities, including high pressure air nozzles to help dry camera rigs, as well as camera bags that staff will take back and forth to the dive.

On each dive, it is immediately noticeable that, as with other great small critter (macro) dive sites in the continent, most of the Ambon bay sites have black or dark sandy bottoms, which sets quite high expectations as to what critters might be encountered.

Nobody had to wait long as, within the first minutes of the first dive, two rare rhinopias, famously dubbed the “gem of Southeast Asian

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A reAl diving holidAy

“UNDERwATER MACRO PhOTOGRAPhy IN AMBON” wORDS AND PhOTO WiRadiaTma Wijoga

Located on one of the easternmost islands in Indonesia, Ambon is a world-famous name among underwater macro photographers, but less so

among mainstream divers and, unfortunately, even less among Indonesians other than those who love to travel.

Situated in the very heart of the Coral Triangle, Ambon, the capital city of Maluku, together with North Maluku province, are geographically the closest neighbors to the world-renowned dive site Raja Ampat in Papua.

The recent emergence of popular spots on the islands, including Ora Beach, serves as a pleasant reminder of how beautiful this part of Indonesia is.

The main diving sites in Ambon, where

diving”, were sighted sitting close to each other. within three diving days, apart from

the all-impressive weedy and Paddle Flap Rhinopiases, the dives were graced with the presence of almost all rare critters an underwater photographer could dream of, such as harlequin shrimps, countless Bumblebee shrimps (yes, countless), Imperator Shrimps hitching a ride, coconut octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish and nudibranchs in all colors and sizes, including Pikachu nudibranchs.

Besides these encounters, the abundance of other specific critters reminded everyone of the richness of Ambon’s waters. Frogfish of

different types were encountered on almost every dive, such as Painted, warty, Clown and hairy Frogfish.

Underwater photographers can really have a field day in Ambon; the topography of most sites is gentle slopes with little or close to no current, and they are typically less than 10 meters deep.

The whole experience was a fuss-free indulgent diving holiday during which almost all of the non-relaxing diving routine was taken away from divers, making it relaxing not only mentally but also physically. The first class services offered by the dive operators made the trip a real holiday.