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Om Swastiastu...

Bali is a gorgeous island that is brimming with talented

artists. Whether its wood carvers, painters, musicians,

dancers or photographers, weve encountered many

artistically gifted people here and continue to be

blown away by them on a daily basis. Whether they

are Balinese or hail from beyond Bali and have been

drawn in by the islands allure, theres no denying that

they collectively capture and create countless magical

moments.

Throughout the past year we have regularly featuredarticles on traditional Balinese dance, so in this edition

we chose to focus more on paintings and photography.

Check out LIFESTYLE & LEISUREto see our round up of

noteworthy art spaces and museums in Bali, and turn to

PROFILE & PORTRAITto read our interview with artist Arin

Sunaryo (the young Indonesian artist has works hanging

in the Guggenheim New York). Also dont forget to check

out our coverage on a handful of Jakartas famous street

artists in CAPITAL CORNER.

Additionally, we share with you our visit to Seniman

Coffee in Ubud, a coffee studio with eye-catchingfurniture and glassware that theyve designed themselves

from recycled items. These talented folks have been

instrumental to the creation of the first Ubud Public Arts

Festival find our snapshots from the event in this months

SIGHTS & SOUNDS.

We realize that our coverage only skims the surface

of whats available on the island, but we hope it helps to

whet your appetite and encourages you to explore and

get involved with the local arts scene yourself. Have fun

and keep creating, readers!

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

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CONTRIBUTORS

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1 Bayu Rahanathais a lecturer at Udayana

University and a MarketingCommunications specialist.

He also has his own businessin tourism but still finds time to

continue his writing hobby.

2 Anggara Mahendrais a Balinese photographer

based in Denpasar.He is currently working on

personal documentary projectsrelated to cultural, social and

environmental issues.

3 Paul V. Walters

is the best selling author of twonovels, Final DiagnosisandBlowback. The third in this trilogy,Counterpoint, is due for release inNovember 2013.

4 Fadil Azizis a travel photographerwhose main passion is capturingthe archipelagos beauty.www.alcibbum-photography.com

5 Anne Dewiis a writer based in Jakartawho loves traveling and trying out

new places to eat inIndonesias capital.

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44INVITE&INDULGEGET IN TUNEThis blissful spa treatment at AyanaResort will help you realign your chakras

48SIGHTS&SOUNDS

PHOTOS & FUN FACTSA special compilation of fun factsand quirky fi nds from Septemberand October

50REST&RELAXATIONVILLAGE HIDEAWAYRelax at Kampung Cenik, a tuckedaway haven in the middle of busySouth Bali

contents11.13THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

WELCOME TO BALIby Yoga Raharja

NOVEMBER 2013Volume 15 No. 162

38FIRSTCOLUMNPHOTOCOURTESYOFEDOGINJAPANESERE

STAURANTATMULIABALI

SECONDCOLUMNBYYOGARAHARJA,

THIRDCOLUMNCO

URTESYOFJAKARTAHASHIONWEEK2013

56FOTOFOLIOTHROUGH THE LENSEScenes from Bali captured by YogaRaharja, a Bali-based award-winningphotograher

22PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of

the month that shouldnt be missed

26NEW&NEWS This months select news updates

from the islands tourism industryand whats new around the island

84BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism

industry and whats new beyond Bali

86 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights

and various happenings of

interest, from art exhibitions tospecial events

88SEE&SEEN Snapshots of events and happenings

within the preceding month

92 BALIMAPSMap of Bali showing specific tourismareas and places of interest, aswell as a distance scale betweenthe islands main destinations

98INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and

island-based businesses

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30CRAFT&CULTUREPARADISE LACEWe take a look at the making ofUluwatus beautiful handmadeBalinese lace

34LIFESTYLE&LEISURELETS GET ARTSYA roundup of museums and artspaces that you should visit on theisland

38DINE&DELIGHTSEASTERN OPULENCEA visit to Edogin Japanese Restaurantduring their Teppanyaki buffet night

42PROFILE&PORTRAITTHE LATEST EXPORTAn interview with artist Arin D.Sunaryo, whose artwork is displayedat the Guggenheim New York

54PONDERINGPOINTTHE NEXT GENERATIONThoughts on raising kids these daysand how the arts often get a back seat


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74BEYONDBALIOFF TO LAKE TOBARoad tripping from NorthSumatras capital toIndonesias largest lake

TOPPHOTOBYFADILAZIS,

BOTTOMPHOTOBYTIMHAIN

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66LITTLELOVES

COFFEE ARTTheres a different kind of coffee scene

brewing at Seniman Coffee Studio in Ubud

70ACTION&ATTRACTION

LURE OF LEMBONGANNusa Lembongan island has lots of

adventures in store for you!

80CAPITALCORNER

STREET ARTRead about some of Jakartas top street

artists and the messages behind their works


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ALLCOURTESYPHOTOS

PRIMEPROMOTION

ICY TREATCool yourself down with Mulias Shaved Ice after

spending a day under the hot tropical sun. Available in

a range of irresistible flavors like mango, lemon, milk

tea and coffee, and topped with generous amounts of

fresh fruit, jellies and rich syrups, its a refreshing way

to complete a blissful day in paradise.

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua

(0361) 301-7777

www.themulia.com

CARNIVOROUS BEER LOVERSExperience the first ever beer and meat festival at Le Mridien Bali

Jimbaran, named Beergasm Bali. This four-day event is taking place

each Saturday from October 19 to November 9 at the Smoqee SkyBar. For Rp. 149,000 net per person you can enjoy two hours of

free flow specially infused Bintang Beer, live bands and DJs. For an

additional Rp. 249,000 net per person youll get to indulge in the

all-you-can-eat barbecue that includes ribs, rotisserie duck, sausage,

chicken chili wings and BBQ lamb shoulder, just to name a few.

There will also be over 20 beer labels to try a beer aficionados

dream come true. Dont miss out!

Le Mridien Bali Jimbaran

Jalan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran

(0361) 846-6888

www.lemeridien.com

Bring your loved ones to Jemme Dining for a traditional

Christmas experience this coming holiday season.

Savor their delicious Christmas set menu that includes

roast turkey, blue cheese and warm steak winter salad,

Christmas pudding, mulled wine and homemade mince

pies, while being entertained by Christmas carol singers.There will also be an appearance by the jolly man in red

himself! This dinner offer runs from December 24 - 26

for Rp. 650,000++ per person. There will be just three

sittings per day so reserve your spot now!

Jemme Dining

Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

(0361) 473-2392

www.jemmebali.com

HOLIDAY SPIRIT


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ALLCOURTESYPHOTOS

On October 18, Bali Pink Ribbon opened the first-ever breast cancer support

center in Indonesia. Educational pamphlets in English and Bahasa Indonesia are

available at the center and monthly seminars on early breast cancer detection

will take place there as well. Currently there is a photographic exhibition on thesecond floor that shows the emotional journey of women around Indonesia who

have been battling breast cancer. The centers opening was supported by the

British Ambassador to Indonesia, Mark Canning.

Pink Ribbon House

Jalan Dewi Sri IV No. 1, Kuta

(0361) 835-2299

www.balipinkribbon.com

WINE LOVERS

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa haslaunched a new wine shop called The

Cellar, which offers over 150 fine wines

and champagnes from around the world in

an exquisitely designed space. The Cellar is

located within the lobby area of the beachfront

resort and is open daily to both in-house and

outside guests from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa

Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak

(0361) 730-814

www.theseminyak.com

SPREADING AWARENESS

NEW&NEWS

Bali Turtle Island has been selected as

the Southeast Asia regional hub for the

Sustainable Development Solutions Network

(SDSN), a global initiative of the United

Nations. The SDSN aims to unlock solutions

to sustainable development challenges faced

around the world through global networking,

crowd sourcing, and open-source problem

solving. It is engaged in creating a system

of think tanks, universities, NGOs and

cutting edge businesses that will work

with governments to take on complicated

challenges. Launched by President Susilo

Bambang Yudhoyono on October 6 during

APEC 2013, the hub will be located at the

United in Diversity Creative Campus.

www.unsdsn.org

www.unitedindiversity.org

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS


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RAFT&CULTURE

PARADISELACE

PEEK INSIDETHE FACTORY OF

ULUWATU HANDMADEBALINESE LACE.

Lace is not actually atraditional Balinese craft,

as originally the customary

dress for Balinese women

was a sarong around the

waist and bare top. However,

Bali does produce extraordinary

and intricate textiles for religious

ceremonies and dance costumes.

It wasnt until the 1920s and

30s that sewing machines beganto make an appearance in Bali,

and those were the manual and

foot-paddled kind. In the 1940s,

the Indonesian government began

to encourage Balinese women

to cover up with blouses. From

then on, kebaya blouses became

the garment of choice for women

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availability of sewing machines, theBalinese quickly learned to make

lace and master skills that were fast

disappearing elsewhere in the world.

Lace tops became popular in

the early 1980s when surfer girls

began to don them, and from then

on hundreds of home industries

sprang up across Bali, popularizing

the term Balinese lace. However,

the fad soon faded and manyswitched to producing garments

without lace, as they were easier

and quicker to produce.

ULUWATU LACEUluwatu Handmade Balinese Lace

was one of those home industries

that fed the trend in the 80s. Yet,

as the trend died down the brand

stood firmly with their philosophyof producing quality handmade

Balinese lace. Prioritizing quality

over quantity is what ultimately

enabled them to become the leader

of the market.

Up until now, the brand still

produces in small amounts compared

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PHOTOSCOURTESYOFULUWATULACE

designer, Besti Lestari, to delve

deeper into the steps of producing

the beautiful garments that Uluwatu

has long been known for.It starts off with a motif design

for the lace. We decide on what

kind of motif to use, whether its a

traditional flower motif like Uluwatus

signature lotus flower, or something

more modern like paisley, she

explained. Afterwards, we

implement the designed motif into

the pattern of the clothes, trace it

resorted to big production Uluwatu

has a small factory in Tabanan

that employs only about 300 or so

people (most of whom are women)to skillfully make Uluwatus lace

using the finest quality materials.

AN INTRICATE PROCESSThe process of creating a kebaya

blouse takes about a week and is

handled by only one seamstress,

so each item produced is unique.

We caught up with Uluwatus head

The seamstress spun thecotton thread preparing forthe krawangprocess

The fabric used for krawanghas to be stretched on abamboo hoop

The seamstress startsthe krawangprocess byembroidering the motif screenprinted on to the fabric

Trimming of the krawangtoget rid of unwanted extrafabric and to create a moredefined lines.

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IT STARTS OFF WITH A MOTIF DESIGN FOR THE LACE. WE DECIDE ONWHAT KIND OF MOTIF TO USE, WHETHER ITS A TRADITIONAL FLOWERMOTIF LIKE ULUWATUS SIGNATURE LOTUS FLOWER OR SOMETHING

MORE MODERN LIKE PAISLEY.

and screen print it onto the fabric we

are going to use for the kebaya.

She continued by explaining how

some garments must be sewn in

numerous phases, as the krawang

production process is pretty

complicated.

After the screen print, their tailor

starts the krawangsewing, which is a

painstaking process where the fabric

is stretched on bamboo hoops and

sewn on paddle-powered machines,

creating the delicate honeycomb-like

holes which will then turn into lace.

Then comes the washing process

to strengthen the lace and fabric,

followed by precise trimming of the

lace to the intended design.

THE WOMANBEHIND THE BRANDMade Jati is the founder of this long-

running Balinese lace brand and has

an inspiring story. Coming from very

humble beginnings, she is the second

child of nine and grew up in a poor

fishermans family in the beach

village of Kuta.

Her entrepreneurial sense started

to emerge as foreign visitors began

to arrive in Kuta in the 1960s. At

the time, Made would go down to

the beach with cold drinks, fresh fruit

and a few sarongs to sell to Kutasfirst tourists.

Some of them wanted to bring

back handicrafts to sell in their own

countries. From here, Made jumped

at the opportunity and helped them

find things to buy, organized their

purchases and scheduled deliveries.

By the time she was 17 years old she

had her own small business, making

lace blouses for tourists.In the early 80s, when Balinese

lace became all the rage for surfer

girls, her business really took off.

She started to export garments in the

thousands every month. She named

her company Uluwatu after the temple

that gave her so much inspiration for

her early lace designs.

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IFESTYLE&LEISURE

LETS GET ARTSYOUT OF THE MANY GALLERIES THAT DOT BALIS

LANDSCAPE, HERES A SMALL HANDFUL THAT WE VISITED

TO QUELL OUR CURIOSITY. ASIDE FROM SHOWCASING

BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS OR PHOTOGRAPHS, THEY ALL HAVE

VERY DIFFERENT AMBIANCES AND EVEN OFFER

AREAS TO HANG OUT!

up of several buildings

surrounded by gardens

and ponds. There is also

a stage for theatre and

dance performances.

Admission is Rp. 30,000

and includes tea or coffeein outdoor bales with

views of the surrounding

rice fields.

Open daily

from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jalan Pengosekan, Ubud

(0361) 976-659

www.armabali.com

BIASA

ARTSPACE BALIBIASA sits right on themain drag, flanked by

rows of boutiques and

vendors selling accessories

and knickknacks. However,

once youve set foot in

the grey tiled entrance

hall, youll feel as though

youve been transported

somewhere far awayfrom busy Raya Seminyak

Street.

Its quite an edgy

space almost industrial

looking, the grey tile

covers both the floor and

walls. Theres an expansive

patch up above painted a

AGUNG RAIMUSEUM OF ART(ARMA)To get your fix of Balinese

and Indonesian paintings,

ARMA is the place for

you to go. The museumfeatures works by famous

Indonesian artists such as

I Gusti Nyoman Lempad,

Ida Bagus Made, and

Javanese artist Raden

Saleh. You can also see

the works of foreign artists

who have lived in Bali

such as Rudolf Bonnet,

Adrien Jean Le Mayeur,

and the German painter

Walter Spies.

There is a slight

eeriness to its interiors,

and you could probably

hear a pin drop in thismuseum. Regardless, we

loved seeing the intricate

Batuan paintings from

the 1930s and 40s as

well as the gorgeous

stone carvings on the

walls near the entrance

to the main building. The

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contrasting orange color

and light pours in through

the skylights. Youll hear

just the sound of your

footsteps and a bit of

rustling from the officesupstairs.

At the time of our visit

we were able to catch

the tail end of the exhibit

Observations of the

Self by visual artist Sara

Nuytemans. In December,

the art space will feature

pieces from their extensive

stock. Admission is free,

so duck in and have

a look the next time

youre out and about in

Seminyak.

Open weekdays


Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m.

Jalan Raya Seminyak

No. 34

(0361) 847-5766

www.biasaart.com

KENDRA GALLERYLots of natural light floods

this lovely little art spacein Seminyak. The look is

simple and clean white

walls, whitewashed

wooden floors and chunks

of wood that have been

sanded down to become

stair steps. Theres a

garden area that can be

seen through the floor-to-

ceiling glass window so

sophisticated a space that

its even been used for

birthdays and weddings in

the past.

Hanging on the walls

at the time of our visit

was a youthful and eye-

catching hodgepodge

of contemporary piecesfrom a number of artists,

a nice mix for visitors

to enjoy before the next

special exhibition goes up.

About 70 percent of the

paintings and installationswere by local artists (most

hailing from Yogyakarta)

while the other 30 percent

were international.

At Kendra, jazzy tunes

play in the background,

admission is free and

visitors are welcome to

hang out in the library

after perusing the art. So

feel free to have some

quiet time alone or invite

friends to chitchat and

linger in the pleasant

atmosphere.

Open Mon Sat


Jalan Drupadi No. 88b,Seminyak

(0361) 736-628

www.kendragallery.com


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have access to all the sushi, sashimi,tempura and teppanyaki that their

little hearts (and hungry bellies)

desire. The buffet is also available on

Saturday evenings.

A FEAST FOR THE EYESWalking into the buffet area,

we were blown away by how

immaculately arranged every piece

DINE&DELIGHTS

Whether itsthe Wagyu

beef from

Kagoshima

Prefecture

in Japan or the slices of blue fin tuna

from the famous Tsukiji fish market in

Tokyo, everything looks so fresh at

Edogin that you cant help but feel

the urge to pile it all onto your plate.

The tantalizing selection makes itincredibly difficult to decide what

to eat first and what to save for the

next round.

Located on the Promenade level

of Mulia Resort in Nusa Dua, Edogin

Japanese Restaurant is open daily for

lunch and dinner. We visited Edogin

on a Friday evening specifically for

the all-you-can-eat offer, where diners

EASTERN OPULENCEFRESH INGREDIENTS AND IMMACULATE PRESENTATION.

THE SELECTION OF JAPANESE CUISINE AT EDOGINS ALL-YOU-CAN-EATNIGHTS IS TRULY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.


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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

THE LATEST

EXPORTHERE WE CHAT WITH ONE

OF INDONESIAS MOST

SUCCESSFUL YOUNG ARTISTS,

ARIN DWIHARTANTO SUNARYO,ABOUT HIS WORK FEATURED

AT THE GUGGENHEIM NY,

HIS INSPIRATIONS, AND

ABOUT ART IN GENERAL.

PHOTOSCOURTESYOFARINDWIHARTANTOSUN

ARYO

Bali & Beyond (BB): Hi! Please tell

our readers briefly about yourself.

Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo (ADS):

Im a 35-year-old Indonesian pursuer

of dreams, working in art, trying

to make my life better. My father

is an artist and my mother is a

traditional wedding makeup artist.

Im the second son of three siblings,all of whom work in art. I took my

graduate and masters studies in art,

but I feel like I have been making art

since I was a kid.

BB: Its really exciting that one of

your artworks is featured at the

Guggenheim New York. How did

this come about?

ADS: It started with me having

June Yap, a Singaporean curator,

come to my studio to see my work.She was researching Indonesian

artists to be shown at an exhibition

featuring works from Southeast Asia

and South Asia. Im just glad that

she likes my work and decided to

include me in the show.

BB: Tell us more about your work

that is featured at the Guggenheim

New York, called Volcanic Ash

Series #4.

ADS: The series came up as a

continuation of my exploration

in using resin, a material that I

consider important in the process

of preservation. The ash has to

do with my memory of the Merapi

eruption that happened in 2010.

It left Indonesians with much grief

and suffering. What Im trying to do


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NVITE&INDULGE

WITH THE HELP OF GEMSTONES AND

TUNING FORKS, YOULL FEEL A NEWFOUND

SENSE OF CALM AND BALANCE AFTER THE

SEVEN CHAKRA DARA TREATMENT.

GETIN TUNE T

ucked away amongst the

trees on an expansiveplot of land in Jimbaran,

the AYANA Resort &

Spa Bali boasts villas

with dreamy views of the ocean, an

exclusive bar set on ocean rocks,

and at the time of my visit it looked

as if the jogging paths had just

received a dusting of snow due to

the cotton trees in bloom.


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GLIDE THROUGHGARDENSThe Thermes Marins Thalasso Spa

incorporates treatment rooms, areflexology and relaxation lounge,

steam and sauna rooms, and one

of the worlds largest Aquatonic

Seawater Jet Pools for French

thalassotherapy.

Checking into the expansive

facility, I noticed a number of guests

gliding around the gardens in

bathrobes and slippers, and sipping

drinks from small cups in bales

surrounded by koi ponds. Since

guests of this spa must be at least 17

years of age, the spa environment

remains tranquil, and the only things

you will hear are the sounds of

splashing fountains and the chirping

of birds up above.

Upon checking in, guests are

ushered into a spacious lockerroom and greeted warmly by

a multilingual locker attendant.

Cool and quiet, the locker area

is equipped with showers, large

mirrors, beauty amenities and ampleroom to sit.

REALIGN YOURCHAKRASWhen I was ready, I was escorted to

the second floor of the spa complex.

Choosing the Seven Chakra Dhara

treatment, I looked forward to

reaping the benefits of Ayurvedic

massage, aromatherapy blends,

gemstone therapy and chakra sound

healing to unwind after a particularly

demanding week.

The two-hour treatment began

with a footbath, followed by an

Ayurvedic massage that pinpointed

maram energy zones to relax my

tired muscles and open a pathway

for revitalized energy flow. The longflowing massage combined with

Having once visited the AYANAs

ballroom for a private event, Iwas curious to get a taste of the

hospitality and services offered

at this resort. So I booked an

appointment at their Thermes Marins

Thalasso Spa, and this is how I came

to pass through the cotton-covered

winding road as I made my way to

their sprawling 22,000 square meter

spa facility.


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village, which usually can only found

in areas outside of South Bali.

When you arrive you will be

welcomed by the warm and friendly

staff in an airy reception area that

boasts a majestic joglo structure

featuring intricate wood carvings

on the ceiling. Standing in the

Kampung Cenik offers simple yet

unique accommodations that are

ideal for those seeking traditional

dcor and a serene atmosphere

while still being close to Balis

busiest areas. This boutique

guesthouse provides you with the

sense of living in a small traditional

golden triangle area of Legian,

Kuta and Seminyak. This is what

I encountered during my stay at a

quaint little boutique guesthouse

called Kampung Cenik.

LITTLE GEMLiterally translated as small village,

WHAT IS JOGLO?The term joglo refers to a unique style of

traditional Javanese roof with a rising

central part supported by four or more

wooden columns (saka guru), adorned with

intricate carvings on the inside. This kind of

structure is found mostly in Central Java andconsidered sacred, traditionally reserved for

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Choose to either savor the view from

your porch or immerse yourself in

the cool water during one of Balis

typically hot and sunny days.

I stayed in the Rumah Joglo,

which is the biggest room at the

property. It features a traditional

joglo structure with a carvedwooden ceiling that is different, but

no less beautiful, than the one in

the reception area. It also boasts

a canopied bed, a semi-alfresco

bathroom, a small outdoor backyard

and a porch with a view of the

swimming pool.

Kampung Ceniks rooms are

equipped with modern room

facilities such as satellite TV, air

conditioning, a coffee and tea

maker and other amenities. Also,

the in-room breakfast option is really

convenient, especially if you are

there for a romantic getaway.

By the way, if it is romance

you are seeking, I recommend theBawean Tentrem room. It is smaller

than the Rumah Joglo, in the shape

of a small stilt house tucked privately

in the corner of the premises within

an enclosed space. There is a cozy

platform underneath the stilt house

with a mattress and some plush

cushions a perfect place to linger

for two.

MAKE IT YOUR OWNIf you are traveling in a large group,

it is possible to rent out all the rooms

and take pleasure in creating your

own private little village community.

Youll be free to have barbecue

dinners by the pool under starry

night skies with those nearest anddearest to you, either to celebrate

something special or just have a

different kind of stay in Bali.

By Ariko Ahmad

Kampung Cenik

Jalan Dewi Sri I No. 3, Kuta

(0361) 894-7343

www.kampungcenik.com


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THROUGH THE LENSEWe stumbled upon the photographic works ofYoga Raharjawhile

researching this editions LIFESTYLE & LEISUREarticle (pg. 34), and were

so taken that we immediately thought to feature him in FOTO FOLIO.

Born in Semarang, Yoga moved to Bali in 1995 and has since made theisland his home. There is no other place that is as perfect as Bali. Its a

heaven for photography, he professed to us during a meeting in Denpasar.

Yoga is particularly interested in human interest and cultural photography

and hes one of three winners at the 2013 Indonesian Photo Exhibition,

which had almost 21,000 photo entries from around Indonesia.

Having previously exhibited in Japan and Singapore, this month his

photography can be found at Positive Negative Visual Gallery or

Husk Restaurant at the Royal Beach Seminyak Bali. For inquiries,

email [email protected] call 08123948631.


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tourists frolic, the water becomes

shallow and presents us with a

kaleidoscope of colors in exquisite

blue, green and topaz hues.

Lembongans coastline drifts by,her salacious curves wooing us with

her beauty.

Beneath us the seaweed farms,

from which the locals derive a

meager living, drift by. The farms

here are in trouble as lately the

seaweed refuses to grow. It is

thought that the run-off from the villas

that cling to the hillside like limpets,

unknowns that lurk 3,000 meters

under the surface. There is a

point exactly in the middle of the

trench where the waves follow

the convergence of the powerfulcurrents swirling beneath you. But

the skipper, accustomed to the

vagrancies of the trench, navigates

his way through the huge swells with

casual aplomb.

Suddenly the sea flattens out as

we round the point of Nusa Penida.

This seldom spoken-about island

is perhaps Balis poorest cousin.

Underdeveloped and lacking a

reliable water source, it looks slightly

dry and withered.

What it does do however, is to

shelter its smaller sister island of NusaLembongan, wrapping itself around

her protectively to shelter her from the

worst of the wet seasons storms.

We round the cliffs at the far

western edge of the island where

the surf beats itself against the rocks.

Gigantic plumes of spray are thrown

high into the air before falling back

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unfortunately, but some are also

good. The good ones convey

messages to passersby and are awe-

inspiring because they make peoplewonder how someone could paint

something so sophisticated in such a

short amount of time.

Here are some artists in Jakarta

who have emerged to share their

thoughts through street art.

DARBOTZDarbotz is one of the founders of

www.tembokbomber.com, one of

the largest street art and graffiticommunities in Indonesia. He has

a unique style of using only black

and white, done intentionally to

differentiate his work from some

of those that have started to use

street art as a means of commercial

advertising.

He also applies this style on

canvas, but he admits that creating

art on the streets has its own special

appeal. For example, theres nospace limit and he derives much

inspiration from the cars, pollution,

wind and traffic jams. His signature

character is a squid, which

represents his alter ego in dealing

with the big city.

Darbotz was one of the judges

for Google Openspaces, a project

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mixing digital and street art. Even

though Jakarta is congested and can

seem messed up at times, Darbotz

still loves the city and expresses

this love through his work. The

piece called Jakartas Monster(a collaboration with artist Tutu) is

a prime example of this, where the

monsters represent the Metromini and

buses that crowd Jakartas streets.

SALEH HUSEINAs if being a guitarist for two bands

didnt keep him busy enough, Saleh

Husein also creates visual artworks PHOTOSCOURTESYOFEACHARTIST

in various mediums. This band

member of The Adams and White

Shoes & The Couples Company

held his first solo exhibition in 2012

called Riwayat Saudagar (The

History of Merchants). The exhibitionwas centered on the themes of

immigration and the amalgamation

of culture and identity. Aside from

murals, he also experiments with

other mediums such as charcoal on

paper and acrylic on canvas.

The mural called Photography:

one of the most powerful

weapons (Rethinking the history

Saleh Huseins work at Imagerie Gallery

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of photography and the city) is

his collaboration with Kemalreza

Gibran that is exhibited at Imagerie

Gallery at the Fairgrounds Jakarta.

Inspired by Eddie Adams photothat won a Pulitzer, capturing the

moment where General Nguyen

Ngoc Loan executed a Viet Cong

officer in Saigon, the mural has a

camera in place of the gun from the

original photo and the city setting is

distorted an anti-war and anti-

violence piece.

KOMAEver since he was a kid, the artist

Koma has collected Petruk comics

by Tatang S., (famous in the

80s) and has always been of the

opinion that local characters from

Indonesia can be just as cool as

Dragon Ball characters or any other

Western superheroes. These days,

he has noticed that there arent

any superhero characters coming

out of Indonesia, which is why he

has chosen Petruk and Buto as his

signature characters.

Koma also likes Indonesianwayang characters such as

Rangda, Cakil, and Punakawan.

Many Indonesian youngsters dont

recognize these characters because

perhaps their parents havent made

it a priority to teach them. This is

why Koma wants to make them

popular again by mixing them with

happening urban culture.

POPOThis artists real name is Ryan Riyadi,

but people started to call him Popo

after the character he invented. This

Popo character is humorous and often

makes whoever sees it laugh, but his

murals also contain social criticism.

It was graffiti near his house

made by a mural artist in 2000

that initially got him interested in

murals. Popo has now been creating

murals for about ten years. He

has also participated in national

and international exhibitions andeven held his own solo exhibition

at Galeri Ruang Rupa in 2010,

winning The Best Mural Artist

at Tembok Bomber Award 2010.

Beside murals, he also experiments

with paintings, installations and

digital prints.

By Anne Dewi

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OMMUNITYCALENDAR

CONQUERING NEW GROUNDYoure invited to take part in the Bali Highway Half Marathon on

November 17, which will be the first running event to be held on

the brand new toll road in Nusa Dua. The event will take place atsunset time and will consist of three race categories; a 21 km long-

distance half marathon, a 10 km fun run, and the family-friendly Pi

fun run/walk (3.14 km with pies at the finish line!). In support of

this event, Garuda Indonesia is offering special flight rates to all the

participants with 13% and 20% discounts for domestic economy

class and international economy class flights respectively.

Register now!

www.balisporti.weebly.com

ALLCOURTESYPHOTOS

DELICATE DRAPERIESFor three months, the Bridges Restaurant will hold an exhibition of stunning Indonesian wall hangings and tapestries. The event

will be launched with a party on November 1 from 4 to 8 p.m., where guests are invited to explore as well as to have a drink

and enjoy delicious canaps and live music performances. The Bridges Restaurant will donate 20% of the exhibitions proceeds

to John Fawcett Foundations Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia, known for providing sight restoration, education and health

assistance to youngsters in Bali.

Bridges Restaurant, Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud

(0361) 970-095

www.bridgesbali.com


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AIRLINESAIRPORT OPERATOR

Tel: (0361) 751-011

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd FloorNgurah Rai International AiprortCall Centre: 0804-1-888888

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA

Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369

ROYAL BRUNEI

Tel: (0361) 757-292

SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, AirportTel: (0361) 936-8388,Fax: (0361) 936-8383

GARUDAJl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 DenpasarTel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298

24-hour access: 08071-807-807

MERPATIJl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 DenpasarTel: (0361) 411-364

Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, ext. 5240/5242Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741

MANDALA AIRLINESKomp. Plaza KertawijayaJl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, ReservationCall center 08041234567

NGURAH RAI AIRPORT

Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761

THAI INTERNATIONALGrand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141

QATAR AIRWAYS

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta BeachTel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788

Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai

International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274Fax: (0361) 760-275

DEPARTURE

Arrive at the airport two hours prior todeparture. A Rp. 150,000 internationaldeparture tax is required. Domestic departurefee is Rp 40,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to payfor Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS forInternational departure. Ngurah Rai Intl Airport,Tel: (0361) 751-011

CONSULATES

AUSTRALIA, CANADA,

NEW ZEALANDJl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195

E-mail: [email protected]

BRITAINJl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, DenpasarTel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804E-mail: [email protected]

BRAZILJl. Raya Legian No. 186, KutaTel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005Email: [email protected]

CHILEJl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783E-mail: [email protected] REPUBLIC

Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408E-mail: [email protected]

FRANCEJl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, SanurTel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406E-mail: [email protected]

GERMANYJl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, SanurTel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826Email: [email protected]

HUNGARYMarintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456Email: [email protected]

INDIAJl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - DenpasarTel. (0361) 259-502/259-503

Fax.(0361) 259-505

ITALYLotus Enterprises Building

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, JimbaranTel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

JAPAN

Jl. Raya Puputan 170, DenpasarTel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066


Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai KutaTel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373E-mail: [email protected]

MEXICOPT Puri Astina Putra Building

Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, DenpasarTel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568


NETHERLANDSKCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, KutaTel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777E-mail: [email protected]

ROYAL DANISHSunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38E-mail: [email protected]

POLANDJl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C,Banjar Umasari, KerobokanTel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165E-mail: [email protected]

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477


SPAINIstana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11

Jl. Patih Jelantik, KutaTel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296E-mail: [email protected]

SWEDEN & FINLAND

Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara AyuTel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211E-mail: [email protected]

SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA

Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta


THAILANDJl. Puputan Raya No. 81,

Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310E-mail: [email protected]

TIMOR LESTE

Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar


UNITED STATESJl. Hayam Wuruk 188, DenpasarTel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426E-mail: [email protected]

HEALTH&MEDICALCall an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot

more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Mosthotels have on-call doctors on standby. For BaliBelly, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms,but not gastro-related infections. A fever along

with symptoms requires doctor-prescribedantibiotics.

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonicdrinks under various brand names are widelyavailable and are known to replenish bodyhydration and replace fluids. For discomfort,diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea;

avoid fruits and spicy foods.Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas.Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is notrequired. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasionseasily become infected in the tropics. Treat themimmediately.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruitbefore eating; avoid raw vegetables except atreputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun.

Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases

are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workershave multiple partners from around the world.They are not checked for sexually transmitteddiseases. Act responsibly and use condoms,available over the counter at pharmacies.

CLINIC&HOSPITAL

INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC24-hour emergency medical clinic services,medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515

BIMC Hospital Kuta24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24hMedical Centre, international standard hospital

with fully equipped ambulances, emergencyroom, intensive care unit, operating t heatres,radiology and pathology, ward rooms,international and multilingual team of medical

experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive andinvasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361

Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701

BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24hMedical Centre, international standard hospital

with fully equipped ambulances, emergencyroom, intensive care unit, operating t heatres,radiology and pathology, ward rooms,

international and multilingual team of medicalexperts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre,Dental Centre.Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363,Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150

SILOAM HOSPITALS24-hour emergency 779-911

Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, BaliTel: +62-361-779-900


RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT

SANGLAH(General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro,Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15

MUSEUMS

AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART

(ARMA)Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pmABIAN KAPAS

Jl. Nusa Indah, East DenpasarTel: (0361) 227-176

ANTONIO BLANCOUbud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551open daily 8 am-5 pm

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays

GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL

LIBRARYTel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran,Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday -Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends

GALLERY SENIWATIJl. Ubud Raya,Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485

MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059,222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar

MUSEUM LE MAYEUR

Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA

Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended

MUSEUM NEKATel: (0361) 975-074,975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubudopen daily 9 am - 5 pm.

MUSEUM PURI LUKISANTel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud,Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com

MUSEUM RUDANATel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud

MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315,Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan

TOURIST INFO.INTEGRATED TOURISM

INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)

A one-stop tourist information complex often provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central

Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2,Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORTTel: (0361) 751-011BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM

OFFICEJl. Kuta Raya 2, KutaTel: (0361) 756-175/76

BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE

Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, DenpasarTel: (0361) 222-387

SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION

OFFICEJl. Veteran 23, SingarajaTel: (0362) 251-41

UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION

SERVICEJl. Raya Ubud, GianyarTel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

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