Vol. 1/August 20-August 26, 2015

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this edition’s cover story focuses on a wine event organized by Vin+, a premium wine store, bar and restaurant in seminyak. the event reflects the growing interest in fine wine and its associated lifestyle among not only expatriates but also locals.

It also signals a bright future ahead for the island’s restaurateurs, who in recent years have incorporated a growing list of wines into their regular offerings, as well as for local wine producers.

At the same time, this positive trend should also encourage us to revisit the traditional drinks that for centuries have been distilled in and distributed from the island’s rural villages.

While wine brings to mind images of luxury and sophistication, these traditional drinks, from tuak (palm wine), to arak (palm spirits) and brem (glutinous rice spirits), are more than often associated with public intoxication, crimes and alcohol poisoning.

the sommeliers, wine enthusiasts and tourist industry have what it takes to help these traditional drinks gain a more respected place.

--The Editor

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It is best described as an awesome night in which more than 21,000 party lovers thronged the massive compound of garuda Wisnu Kencana (gWK) cultural park in Jimbaran on saturday night, jumping,

dancing and sometimes singing to the hypnotizing tunes played by a line-up of top-notch international DJs.

unlike last year’s event, which was marred by severe gridlock along the main road to the venue, this year’s Dreamfields was blessed with smooth traffic, ensuring the partygoers arrived at the venue with their pre-party enthusiasm intact.

Kudos to the organizer for transforming gWK into a huge, three-tiered party arena that provided the spectators with different musical experiences. the ground stage set the mood with chill-out melodies, a perfect backdrop for couples who wanted to dance

while holding hands and whisper sweet nothings into each other’s ears.

some 500 meters away, hidden among the gigantic limestone scarps, was the second stage, the Butterfly, where DJs such as Krewella girls and Moti played hard-hitting house and techno sounds. the third stage, the Barong, which drew the largest audience, was the ultimate heaven for power dancers as EDM maestros such as Vinai and Quintino ignited the stage with a never-ending series of exhilarating tunes.

the lighting was superb, the laser show amazing, the fireworks tantalizing and, more than anything else, the incorporation of traditional Balinese visual elements and dances into the show truly proved the party organizer’s cultural sensitivity as well as creativity.

let’s look forward to Dreamfields 2016.

DreamfielDs“AN AWEsoME NIght, A hyPNotIzINg MusICAl PARty”

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the annual Bali Big Eco Weekend returned last week for the eighth time, highlighting the need to keep the island’s beaches clean and safe for

everyone to enjoy.Initiated by Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia

(CCAI) and Quiksilver, the event invited local communities, the government, visitors and industry players in Bali to renew their commitment and take real action to tackle the problem of waste in Bali.

In addition to the eco mission, the event also promoted an active and healthy life-style through various surfing events and beach activities that took place through the course of the event.

Held since 2008, the event is an ongoing effort to bring more attention to Bali’s en-vironmental state and to drive support for the government’s “Clean and Green Bali” program.

“We’re calling for more support from everyone in Bali, including the growing number of citizens and tourists. It’s about all of us making the right decisions and taking real action. We hope that the commitment will only grow stronger, so together we can continue to preserve our ecosystem,” noted Kadir gunduz, president director of CCAI.

As part of the program to keep the beaches clean, the two companies established Bali

Beach Clean-up (BBCu) to empower local communities by hiring local workers and providing them with regular training on waste management and environmental awareness.

As the front-liners, the BBCu workers cleanup five of Bali’s iconic beaches (Jimbaran, legian, Kuta, seminyak, Kedonganan), maximizing the facilities provided: three surf rakes, three garbage trucks, four beach tractors and annually at least 150 new bins. the total amount of waste collected through the program had reached more than 29 million kilograms as of July 2015.

In Jimbaran, also as part of the Big Eco Weekend, olympic gold medalist torah Bright and longboard world champion Kelia Moniz hosted Bali’s inaugural #runsupyoga event at sundara, the beach-club and restaurant at Four seasons Resort Bali.

some 200 women joined Roxy’s global athletes—including Bright, Moniz and pro surfers Monyca Eleogram, Bruna schmitz and Bianca Buitendag—for a morning of sea, salt and sun.

they completed a 3-kilometer fun run with the Roxy team, starting at 7 a.m. from sundara’s beach and following the wide curve of Jimbaran Bay.

Participants also joined stand-up paddle sessions with Roxy and Quiksilver pro surfers in the gentle beach break, as well as a 45-minute

Beach cleanup and SportWoRDs deSy nurhayatI Photos COurteSy OF CCaI, aSC and rOXy

“A sERIEs oF ‘gREEN’ AND hEAlthy ACtIVItIEs to lIght uP thE WEEKEND”

yoga class on the sand to cool down. Along with other world champions, Bright

and Moniz rolled up their sleeves and picked up waste on Jimbaran Beach and Padma Beach in legian.

In uluwatu, also as part of Bali’s Big Eco Weekend, the Quiksilver uluwatu Challenge took place during a four-day window from Aug. 13-16.

Round 1 of the competition saw 32 Indonesian surfers battling it out for the eight spots reserved in Round 2 of the competition, held in one of Bali’s perfect surfing spots with its peeling waves, steep limestone cliffs and

epic sunsets.After four days of great waves and a hard

fight, Australia’s Jared hickel defeated Jean De silva (Brazil) in the final on sunday.

of the 22 AsC surfers competing in the event, Bali’s top finishers were Made “Bol” Adi Putra and Made “garut” Widiarta from Kuta, who made it to the man-on-man quarterfinals.

Both Indonesian surfers received the highest Placed Indonesian Award for their fifth place finishes, along with Wayan “gobleg” suyadnya, who took the highest Placed uluwatu local Award.

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held on the slopes of Mount Batur in Kintamani, the Nusantara Festival is being held for the first time from Aug. 8 to 17 to celebrate the archipelago’s

cultural diversity. Planned to be an annual event and organized

by Bali life Center in collaboration with the gigir Manuk Community, Wingkang Ranu society and various organizations, the festival is designed to have a first phase that covers a seven-year period from 2015 to 2021, with a different theme each year.

the festival is expected to be a forum for culture and history writers, creative workers and activists, forming a framework for cross-border dialogue and intercultural understanding.

similar activities have been successfully carried out from 2002 to 2006 in the village of Kubutambahan, singaraja, with the main theme being “Art & humanity Pluralism”.

Representatives of various government bodies, indigenous villages and village heads, community leaders, Ngos, artists, humanists, academics, teachers, principals and students from the surrounding area took part in the event.

“this year, along with the momentum of the country’s 70th Independence Day on Aug. 17, we have expand the event to create Nusantara Festival,” said festival chairman Ngurah Paramartha.

this inaugural festival is themed “Celebrating the sun Civilization”, in which the sun is seen as a source of life energy. this is in accordance with traditional knowledge in Bali, implemented in the Pawukon Nusantara calendar system. this calendar governs the rhythm of Balinese life, determining auspicious dates for all cycles of life.

the people of Bali glorify the sun as a life energy source and sun civilization in Bali is deeply rooted in daily life and human spiritual life.

According to Ngurah, Batur was chosen for the location thanks to its beautiful natural spirituality, where all the basic elements of life—sky, wind, fire, water and soil, meld in eternity. the smoke from Batur volcano blends with the calmness and clarity of the waters of lake Batur, which provides life to the island.

A wide range of activities will be conducted during the 10-day festival. there are “Days of silence”, which include meditation, chanting—reciting prayers and praise for the glorification of

the supreme light, energy source and the source of life.

to preserve the environment and nature, participants will plant tropical trees around the area, as well as clean lake Batur.

Participants interested in body and mind work can join the yoga sessions and various Indonesian martial arts. there are also competitions and sports, like mountain volcano running, rock climbing, canoeing, trekking and cycling.

the lake Batur culinary exhibition will serve a variety of cuisines from local farms and plantations surrounding the lake.

Dance and music performances will be performed and photography, movie and paintings will be exhibited.

For literature enthusiasts, the festival will present the Nusantara Cultural and literature Workshop, which consists of sessions on sun civilization and the presentation of the Nara singa award.

to celebrate Indonesia’s 70th Independence Day, some 3,000 mountaineers will hoist the national flag on the peak of Mt. Batur on the morning of Aug. 17.

WoRDs deSy nurhayatI Photos anggara Mahendra, antOn MuhaJIr, and Luhde SurIyanI

“CElEBRAtINg thE suN CIVIlIzAtIoN AND CultuRAl DIVERsIty”

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the shimmering lights and the theatrical atmosphere highlighted Ade lugito as he danced to a poem recited by the young Nadia. the performance marked

the opening of an exhibition featuring four aspiring photographers grouped under Project 88.

With the theme “Air dan Peradaban” (Water and Civilization), the photographers captured this important natural resource and people’s and nature’s interaction with it.

the photo exhibition, held at Rumah sanur Creative hub on Jl. Danau Poso in sanur, also highlighted the opening of the Denpasar Film Festival (DFF), which this year bears the same theme.

In her opening speech, Maria Eka Risti, one of the DFF organizers who is also part of Project 88, said the choice of theme expressed continuous endeavors to campaign for water conservation. “We had been conducting research to identify our theme since last year and decided that water is a global problem. Bali is expected to face water shortages from 2015 and the world will also face a similar problem from 2020, when clean water will become scarce.”

Risti said she had already studied the comprehensive research conducted by British scholar stroma Cole in 2010 on Bali’s looming clean water shortage issue.

“For me, this is not an ordinary photo exhibition. these works represent the current situation in our society, our lives and the environment; things that people in Bali have to learn about,” said renowned photographer Rio helmi.

A photograph can disclose many things about life, people and nature. “A photograph can have a huge influence on people’s lives,” he said, while expressing his appreciation of some of the featured photographs.

“these young photographers have responded brilliantly to the natural phenomenon and environmental conditions with their cameras. For me, this has made their work very significant,” he added.

In the current digital era, everybody can take a photograph and upload it to social media. “But where is the meaning in these pictures?” questioned helmi.

A documentary photograph is important as a means to record a “historical and important moment and situation.”

Anggara Mahendra presented a series of photographs exposing contradictory situations, saying he had taken the recreational photos spontaneously. “When I visited Nusa

‘Water and cIvIlIzatIon’ “youNg PhotogRAPhERs MAKE AN INtEREstINg CoMMENtARy”

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Dua, I saw two conflicting situations. I saw pristine natural water used for recreation along the Nusa Dua coastline, while at the same time, a superficial water sports attraction had been built—an artificial surfing site that needs dozens of water tanks to be filled every three days. Each tank contains 5,000 liters of fresh water. What an ironic situation and a waste of natural resource,” Anggara noted.

Prima Wardani, or Jeje, displayed a series of photographs featuring the traditional Ngusaba Demel ceremony, a ritual to fertilize farmland in

Batur village in the Bangli district of Kintamani.During the ritual, local farmers present lavish

offerings to Dewi Danu, the hindu goddess of water and fertility.

“the farmers hold a joyous, lavish ceremony but at the same time they just ignore the drying water resources nearby, such as at toya Mampeh,” Jeje said.

Jeje’s snapshots aimed to comment on how the local people could hold a lavish harvest ritual, while neglecting farming’s most important element—water.

“I took 4,000 shots between 2011 and 2015, but I have only displayed eight for this exhibition,” said Jeje.

syafiudin, also known as Vifick, took a different approach. his works, entitled “Artefak”, presented photographs of piles of trash from eight different locations—tukad Wos, tukad Badung, Jatiluwih, Padang galak Beach, Kedonganan Beach, Bratan late, Kampung Kepiting and tegenungan waterfall.

“trash is a form of modern artifact. My photos capture people’s behavior with regard to water resources. Many people still think of rivers, lakes and other bodies of water as places to dump garbage,” said Vifick.

Meanwhile, Johannes P. Christo exposed the awkward relationship between humans and animals.

In his photo essay entitled “Terbalik” (upside down),” Christo recorded a situation at a dolphin attraction, where humans treated these friendly marine mammals with cruelty, keeping them in conditions far from their natural ocean habitat.

“Dolphins are known as one of men’s best friends. they often help people stranded in the ocean, but in that attraction dolphins have become men’s slaves.”

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wine carnival“VIN+ sEMINyAK’s FuN-FIllED suMMER CElEBRAtIoN”

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on a breezy sunday afternoon under a glorious sky, Bali’s glitterati and wine enthusiasts gathered at seminyak’s wine haven, VIN+, for

the venue’s first-ever annual Wine Carnival. located in the heart of the island’s hippest

area and only steps away from the famous Petitenget Beach, VIN+ is renowned as the go-to place to treat you and your loved ones to the finest grapes. so it was no wonder, and in fact it was a given, that it was holding its own unique wine event.

Decorated in mostly red and white — in-line with the celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day — the fanfare featured booths surrounding a center stage displaying a wide range of wines, bubbles and liquor from all around the world.

the Winesthe event showcased prestigious tipples

to its sun-kissed guests as they entered the striped carnival gate. Enticing wine labels included Concha y toro from Chile; the smooth M Chapoutier, louis Vialard, Pascal Jollivet and taittenger from France; JJ Prum and Valkenberg from germany; Ashbrook, D’arrenbeg, De Bortoli, Mitolo, oakridge, shaw & smith from Australia; Pio Cesare and Ruffino from the land of pasta, Italy; Villa Maria and Wither hills from the home of the hobbits, New zealand; Beringer and Joseph Phelps from the us; Choya umeshu from Japan; and of course Bali’s own sababay Wineries.

It took the crowd no time to seriously beginning sampling, but easily the most popular drinks were the taittinger Brut and the refreshing Choya umeshu. the cold taittinger went down smoothly as the scorching sun was, at that moment, shining brilliantly from a clear blue sky; and as our wise, and possibly alcoholic, ancestors, used to say: “there’s nothing better to cure the heat than several flutes of champagne.”

Moving on to the umeshu, our first encounter with this Japanese liquor can only be described as love at first sip; it is a cool delight when mixed with ice, soda water and, ideally, the chilled-out tunes spun by the beautiful DJ Kimi.

the Food yet what is a wine carnival without

accompanying amazing cuisine? Especially for this event, VIN+ flew in its talented chefs from Jakarta to prepare tempting buffet spreads. Chef Deni sugiarto of VIN+ Kemang presented delectable canapés featuring juicy burgers with skewers of fresh grilled prawns, while Executive Chef Djoko sarwono of VIN+ Arcadia served his signature exotic dishes.

VIN+ seminyak’s culinary brigade also showed off their gastronomic prowess with freshly carved suckling pig, delicious Indonesian dishes and a sprawling selection of cheese, fresh grapes and various other tasty delights. For desserts, the carnival enlisted help from seminyak’s Fat turtle to provide party-goers with tantalizing puddings and cakes.

Despite it being a wine event, which one would think was exclusively reserved for those old enough to drink, VIN+ provided fun, colorful snacks, like sweet and salty popcorn, as well as classic cotton candy, for little ones brought along by their families to join the celebration.

the MerrimentAs the fête went on, the jovial crowd was

entertained through the night by various live performances, from the velvety voice of Eca scolaro singing classic jazzy tunes, the Koustic Band and their modern pop repertoire, to archetypal carnival attractions like jugglers, stilt walkers, clown, magicians, BMx freestyle

riders, fire breathers and a grape-stomping competition.

guests were also able to experience pampering 30-minute foot massages by talaga spa on the mezzanine floor, accompanied by a glass of bubbly.

While the event drew further into the evening, the carnival turned into a full-blown party as the main act, DJ Ai tumbuan, spun pumping dance songs, blasting the crowd of over 700 attendees into a state of euphoria until early the following morning. Accompanying

laser lights made this fanfare one of the best kind of carnivals on this paradise island.

oh, did we mention that throughout the whole Wine Carnival there was also a silent wine auction and guests were treated to amazing discounts for all the tipples?

so, should you find yourself on this beautiful island during next year’s Wine Carnival, don’t miss out because there won’t be another place in Bali where you can enjoy the time of your life accompanied by flowing wine that runs for miles.

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for discussion, selection and customization of pieces.

A wide range of fine products are showcased, from chairs, sofas and ottomans, to tables, consoles, cabinets, armoires and pendant lamps—all of which embody MAJA’s core values of elegance, quality and timelessness.

the collection uses natural, handcrafted materials, such as hand-blown glass, hammered copper and artisanal wood finishes.

one of the extraordinary pieces of MAJA’s first collection is the Cepogo coffee table. the copper surface has a hand-hammered texture and is finished with a color layering and sanding process.

With material taken from Cepogo in Central Java, the local technique to create the texture makes this piece hard to produce anywhere else.

Most of the wood used in the furniture is teak, mahogany and suar. Focusing on the details, taylor and hartanto also explore other materials, such as brass, copper, steel, leather and glass.

“Coconut is a new material that we are working with, and we also really look forward to working with bamboo,” taylor mentioned.

All of the pieces are in neutral colors that make the materials look natural. to brighten up rooms, they use accessories.

the idea for MAJA started around three years ago, when hartanto—the principal architect at Jakarta-based architect office Morphasia, and taylor decided to make a

furniture line that had its own identity. having worked together before on

architecture and interior projects, they began to develop MAJA, doing research, as well as traveling around Java and Bali to look for suitable materials and craftsmanship for their modern designs.

After the Bali launch, MAJA will make its international debut at the Paris Design Week, having been selected to participate in “now! le off”, an exhibition highlighting new design talent. In addition to opening an online shop, taylor and hartanto also plan to open another showroom in Jakarta.

A Korean-American architect, taylor studied at the harvard graduate school of Design and practiced architecture in Paris before moving to Indonesia with her husband, who is half Indonesian. therefore, returning to Paris to introduce MAJA will be really special for her. “We are excited to share our Bali-inspired designs with an international audience,” taylor stated.

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Founded by architects Diane Rhyu taylor and glenn hartanto, MAJA is a fresh face in design inspired by the culture and landscape of Bali.

Although some of the materials are from Java, particularly Central Java, this furniture collection is inspired by Bali and its outstanding craftsmanship. Combining locally crafted materials with contemporary designs, taylor and hartanto focus on how things are constructed to celebrate the practice of making.

“MAJA is really about the discovery and exploration of handcrafted local materials. We want those materials to inspire us to create designs that fit a contemporary lifestyle, something that is very luxurious, casual and comfortable for modern tropical living,” taylor stated.

As the principal designer and creative director of MAJA, taylor’s mission is to create a furniture collection at the intersection of

MAJA “tAKINg loCAl MAtERIAls AND CRAFtsMANshIP

to NEW hEIghts”

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culture, environment and design. “Bali has a mysterious and magical allure

related to the relationship the Balinese have with nature, spirituality and beauty. I’m inspired by the Balinese sense of connection to the environment.”

“the MAJA collection aspires to capture this relationship by revealing the sensual qualities in natural materials. through the careful use of materials and attention to details, MAJA designs hope to create a sense of connection to nature and crafts.”

last thursday, MAJA launched its new showroom and furniture collection in sanur, one of the island’s tourist hubs.

located on the busy street of Jl. Danau tamblingan, the showroom is an intimate atelier space, a place to meet with customers

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A line of colorful banners warmly welcomed guests to the Rumah topeng and Wayang (house of Masks and Puppets) in tegal Bingin, just off

the Mas road in Kemenuh village near ubud last weekend.

this beautiful green site played host to a world music festival on Aug. 14-15, introducing the audience to distinctive musical styles native to Indonesia, other Asian countries and Morocco in North Africa.

locals, students, musicians, as well as domestic and foreign tourists, enthusiastically flocked to this intriguing venue to find out more about the unique, free event.

It was a rare opportunity for music enthusiasts to enjoy the haunting beauty of music from these faraway countries.

Qemal Pasya, chair of the organizing

committee, said the idea to hold a world music festival had come from house of Masks and Puppets’ owner hadi sunyoto.

sunyoto is an avid art collector with a vast collection of masks, puppets—including some Balinese barong—and paintings from across the archipelago, as well as other art forms.

the Rumah topeng and Wayang collections are housed in several joglo—traditional wooden houses, in a landscaped garden surrounded by rice fields.

the two-day music festival featured musicians from Bali, such as Bona Alit and Made sidia, Anello Capuano from Morocco, Pejman Jahanara from Iran, the Miladomus Ensemble from China and Ji tae Chun from Korea.

Bali’s sidia presented a Tek Tok dance, while the Miladomus Ensemble presented traditional

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“CElEBRAtINg EthNIC DIVERsIty”

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Chinese music played on the ghuzeng.Meanwhile, Chung, an accomplished

daegeum (Korean flute) player, mesmerized the audience with a heavenly sound.

In the afternoon, a performance by I gusti Ngurah Adi Putra, chair of Bona Alit, featured a large variety of traditional musical instruments like angklung (a bamboo instrument from West Java), a Balinese gamelan orchestra, flute, bass and ethnic instruments.

Puja sang compositions entitled “Bumi Tradisi” (traditions of Earth), “Anda Buana” (your universe) and “Melasti” (a purification ceremony).

“All the compositions narrated about the Earth and the universe and were presented in the diatonic tone,” said Putra, also known as gung Alit, who played the traditional flute.

Alit said it was very important to organize music festivals in which people could learn to appreciate all types of music and sound, as well as musicians from diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds.

“Music is a universal language, people understand and feel its beauty and meaning; it goes beyond any cultural and geographical borders.”

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over the weekend, taman Bhagawan in tanjung Benoa hosted its fifth Jazz Market by the sea—three days crammed with music, shopping, eating, education and festive frolics to help celebrate the beautiful culture and heritage of Indonesia.

Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Indonesian independence, the theme was “Proud to be Indonesian” and not only brought together musicians from all around the archipelago but took visitors on a culinary journey that tipped its hat to the epicurean diversity of the nation, with a mixture of exhibitions and food stalls to tantalize the taste buds.

Alongside many of the island’s vendors and exhibitors, the Jamu showcase was particularly interesting. here visitors could learn about the traditional Indonesian herbal medicine known

as jamu and understand how it is made and some of its therapeutic uses, as well as trying various types. herbalists say jamu should be taken daily to prevent and treat a number of serious health conditions. the core ingredients, such as turmeric and ginger, are nowadays recognized as some of the most potent antioxidants in the world.

this year’s Jazz Market by the sea had some significant changes compared to previous years. there were more stalls, more shops and more activities aimed at children of all ages. there was a wider range of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary jazz, as well as pop music. the general layout was improved, being easier to navigate and with improved stage visibility. Free go-Jek rides were also offered to ferry guests from the car park to the venue.

Musically, the line-up was dominated by

the fIfth Jazz market By the Sea

“A CElEBRAtIoN oF INDoNEsIA AND MusIC”

WoRDs AND Photos ChrIS O’COnnOr

some of Indonesia’s finest contemporary musicians. Friday saw the iconic guitarist topati join with friends in tohpati Bertiga to close the night, following impressive performances by the Bali guitar Club, Rio sidik, Nita Aartsen, Eko sumarsono and Djampiro. special mention should be made of Nita, who produced a moving and soulful vocal performance.

of course this was Independence weekend and sunday saw a host of traditional fun-packed activities, including the egg and spoon race, the always boisterous tug-of-war, the sack race and the favorite, the hanging cracker eating competition.

sunday also saw a fantastic performance by rising star Kunto Aji, whose single “too long Alone” (Terlalu Lama Sendiri) recently won song of the year at the 2015 Indonesian Choice Awards, where he also picked up Best Male

singer of the year. After the earlier games and frolics, local

legend Balawan put on a superb performance of his unique blend of ethnic fusion rock. late afternoon, he had also held one a signature training session for aspiring local musicians. In fact, perhaps nothing captures the spirit of the Jazz Market by the sea better than Balawan and his music; engaging, enriching and educating, as well as being awesome family fun.

the fifth Jazz Market by the sea was very much about Indonesia and Indonesians, and that, coupled with its beautiful setting, is perhaps why it always seems so popular. Despite being held over what must be the most frantic weekend on the island’s calendar, the annual event attracts thousands of happy visitors, year after year.

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

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

Relaxing Thai massage for women. Contact: 0822 3760 3026

Relaxing yoga, private classes. For more info, please call 0822 3760 302

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bali National Golf Resort (BNGR) celebrated its first anniversary on Aug. 8, a day that also marked the groundbreaking for Bali National Golf Resort’s five-star hotel and new private villas.Currently, BNGR consists of award-winning Bali National Golf Club (BNGC) and seven luxury villas in Bali National Golf Villas (BNGV). Each property has spectacular views and premium facilities, designed for world citizens in love with golf.When construction on the new accommodations is finished in late 2017, BNGR will have a five-star hotel and another 32 private villas designed by the award winning Department of Architecture from Thailand. The hotel will have 246 rooms, comprising standard and deluxe rooms, as well as suites, designed in modern resort style with a hint of Balinese inspiration. Facilities will include a spa, gym, children’s area, ballroom, wedding chapel and exquisite F&B outlets. Meanwhile, the villa suites will feel like a home away from home, with total privacy, bespoke services, private lap pools and landscaped areas.

From Sept. 6, The Sayan House will host a fixed price Sunday Brunch created by chef Yuki Tagami featuring contemporary Asian fusion dishes and finely crafted cocktails. Whether it’s a family outing, an opportunity for friends to catch up, or a pleasant start to a lazy weekend, The Sayan House Sunday Brunch is a meal for relaxation and good company. Guests can enjoy a range of distinctive flavors in eight to nine finger foods, brunch favorites like pancakes and Spanish omelet and a selection of desserts that include the restaurant’s signatures plus special homemade ice-cream. A kids’ play area with a sand box, toys and crayons makes this dining experience a fun family activity. Dogs are also welcome on the lawn. The Sunday Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and priced at Rp 280,000++/adult (US$20.17) and Rp 140,000++/child (5 to 12 years old), which includes complimentary coffee and tea and a healthy welcome drink. All prices are subject to 10 percent government tax.

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Events

Calendar of EventsAll Night Long with Damian SaintAug. 21Starts 11 p.m.KohJl. Camplung Tanduk, Kuta

The Annual White PartyAug. 21Nikki Beach BaliNusa Dua

BBQ and Beats Every Friday and SaturdayFrom 4 – 7 p.m.Cocoon Beach ClubJl. Pantai Double Six, Kuta

Bounce Pool PartyAug. 23Starts 1 p.m.Cocoon Beach CLubJl Pantai Double Six, Kuta

The Fashion Festival Aug. 20 – 22The Trans Resort BaliJl. Sunset Road, Kuta8981234www.thefashionfestival.com

Flesh + Flora – Art Exhibition Until Sept. 15Bandung-based collage artist Resatio Adi Putra presents a feast for the eyes with his impressive art.Ghostbird + SwoonJl. Danau Tamblingan No. 75, Sanur: 0821 442 54110

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 the fun of sharing farm duties, workshops, etc.Kul Kul Farm BaliJl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, BadungE-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com

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 Every Friday – BalawanStarts 7:30 p.m.Alaya UbudJl. Hanoman, Ubud: (0361) 972200

Summertime Sadness feat. Mike MagoAug. 22Starts 10 p.m.MirrorJl. Petitenget No. 106, Seminyak

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

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

Food & Drinks

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

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

KutaBlack Canyon Discovery Shopping MallJl. Kartika Plaza : (0361) 3700379

tubanBlack Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805

Activities

Courses

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

Gamelan Course – Mekar BhuanaLearn more about Balinese culture and music.Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar

: (0361) 464 201

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

: (0361) 7451413 or 976220

W presents Silent Disco3 DJs/3 Music Styles/1,000 Headphones

Aug. 22Starts 9 p.m.

Woobar at W Retreat BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

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

ART & CULTURE CORNER

Sanur

Photo Essay Exhibition: Air Dalam SimbolUntil Aug. 21

Four talented photographers present documentary photography.

Rumah Sanur - Creative HubJl. Danau Poso No. 51 A, Sanur

JimbaranKecak & Fire Dance

EverydayStarts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu TempleJimbaran, Badung: (0361) 9041163

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

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

Perama Tour & TravelBali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia.Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience.Head OfficeJl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808www.peramatour.com CyclingBali Eco Cycling Eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, culturally friendly and indigenous-friendly tourism.Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Peliatan Ubud: (0361) 975557

DivingAll4divingRetail shop selling reputable brands, plus a full range of PADI scuba diving courses, diving and snorkeling trips.Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 53, Sanur: (0361)282336

FishingBali Fishing Personal German and English-speaking guides, come as a guest, leave as a friend. Email: balisportfishing@gmail.com www.bali-fishing.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

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

KutaTraditional & Modern Performances

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

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

UbudCalonarang Dance

Every Thursday, SundayStarts 7:30 p.m.

Mawang Village, Ubud

Legong Dance Every Friday

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

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

Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday

Starts 7 p.m.ARMA Museum & Resort

Jl. Raya Pengosekan

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

Mt. Musi

Besakih

Mt. Sangiang

Pulaki

West BaliNational Park

Sangeh

Pura LuhurUluwatu

Pura Rambut Siwi

Mt. Batur

Pura Batu Madan

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Where to go

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery BaliFrench Mediterranean dining in a heavenly setting, an uber-chic lounge serving scrumptious tapas and cocktails, complemented by top-notch

entertainment.Jl. Petitenget no.6, Kerobokan

: (0361) 4737 888E-mail: info@metisbali.com

www.metisbali.com

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The Butchers ClubThe best burger you can ever imagine!Jl. Cendrawasih, Petitenget, Kerobokan

: (0361) 8974004www.butchersclub.co.hk

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Indonesia Spa & Wellness International Expo and Festival

Sept. 5 – 6The Stones Hotel

Jl. Pantai Kuta, KutaRetreat Program

Sept. 7 – 9Sapu Lidi Resort, Spa & Gallery, Ubud

: 0878 809 12213, 0812 910 01029, 0812 846 64111

www.iswief.com

Sanur Village FestivalAug. 26 – 30

Maisonette Area Inna Grand Bali BeachSanur

www.sanurvillagefestival.com

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