FEBRUARY 2019
Special Event
The OlymPINKS 2018 BWA Annual PINK Golf Day Member's Suggestion
Travel to Raja Ampat on a Budget Travel Feature
Setulang – Deep in the forest, North Kalimantan
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Grapevine / February 2019 3 From the Chairwoman 4 From the Coordinator 5
Member News Our New Neighbourhood
7 BWA Ball 2019 Into the Wild - BWA Ball 2019
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Social Welfare’s Year 2018
11 Member's Recommendation Abyss Explorers: Diving in wonderful Indonesia 12 Member's Suggestion • Travel to Raja Ampat on a Budget • Interview 14 Special Event The OlymPINKS 2018 - BWA Annual PINK Golf Day 19
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Social Diary • BWA Christmas Lunch • Chocolate Workshop • Floral Workshop • Moving Tea Farewell Party • Merry Mingle Housewarming
24 Restaurant Review Warung Turki Re-living the charm of a Turkish village 25 Travel Feature Setulang – Deep in the forest, North Kalimantan 28 Health Care How to stay healthy in Jakarta
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32 Notice Board David Metcalf
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Main BWA Main Committee 2018-2019 Honorary President Rachel Malik Chairwoman Heather Powell Vice-Chairwoman Diana Grieger General Secretary Shona Papachristidis-Bove Treasurer Susan Rogers Grapevine Coordinator Kim Sprint Social Welfare Coordinator Sarah Chalmers Newcomers’ Coordinators Helen Watkins Melissa Holck Sponsorship Coordinator Vacant Membership Coordinator Jill Curtis House Manager Leah Sudarto Programmes Coordinator & Bazaar Leah Sudarto Events Coordinators Diana Grieger Claire Clarke Website & Comms Coordinators Lucie Turnell Rika Oshiro General Member Louise Curtis
Postal address: P.O. Box 7923 JKSM Jakarta 12079 email: bwa@bwajakarta.org www.bwajakarta.org
From the Chairwoman Welcome to the first 2019 edition of BWA’s magazine, “Grapevine”. There will be 3 editions this year, and we also plan to send out more news in the form of short reports as events take place, to keep the stories more current. I am grateful to all the members and friends who have been over to visit our “new” BWA house. These “soft opening” months have been great for the committee to get a feel for how the new space and schedule will best work to accommodate our association. If you have any suggestions please get in touch - we would love to hear from you. Already we have been busy with our drop in coffee mornings, Great British Coffee Morning and weekly activities. The general vibe and feedback is that it is a cosy spot with a lovely new neighbourhood to explore. Thank you to everyone who has either renewed their membership or taken the time to come to BWA and join as a brand new member. There are lots of new faces at our events and we look forward to getting to know you better. BWA has a fabulous reputation for being a welcoming association and we continue to work hard to support those already here in Jakarta and families planning on relocating. In March we will be hosting our Annual General Meeting. The present committees will be reporting on the work carried out over the past 12 months and provide an update on what is ahead in 2019. This is also the occasion when we vote on the new committee. Please consider joining the teams of volunteers. Many of the roles are joint efforts and we encourage “job sharing”. You will certainly develop new skills, keep the ones you have ticking over and at the same time bring you in contact with a great bunch of people. BWA’s success is a result of the energy and enthusiasm of the committees and volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you! Please email me to arrange a cup of tea and chat and let us help you find out how YOU can help make a difference.
Heather
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P.S. Have you bought your Ball tickets yet? Get the date on your calendar, find your posh frock and head “Into the Wild”! DISCLAIMER The inclusion of any articles, advertising, logos or website links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the BWA of the products or services so advertised or featured.
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About Cover This photo was taken at the heart of the Coral Triangle in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, often referred to as the rainforest of the seas. The coral reef ecosystem of Raja Ampat is famous for being home to some of the richest varieties of species in the world. By: Kohei Ueno Instagram: @kuenok Website: www.koheiueno.com +65 8433 7833 Grapevine / February 2019 3
From the Coordinator
From the Coordinator As many of you know we moved to the new house recently and there is a Member news article by Lucie Turnell about our new neighbourhood and what you can find around the area. Recently, I experienced one of my best holidays ever in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. I want to share some of my thoughts about the trip as this place is considered one of the most beautiful spots on the Planet and is called “ Last Paradise�. I hope you will find some useful information for travelling to Raja Ampat.
Hello BWA members and Happy New Year! Now that we have enjoyed our holiday season, we are back and ready to start 2019. The New Year has always been very special to me because it gives me positivity, new goals, dreams and hope.
Taking care of your health is very important and Steven Graaff from the Good Practice Clinic has written a piece that I hope you find interesting and informative. In a few months we will have our BWA Ball and one of our BWA directors has shared some insights to prepare us for this upcoming event. Happy reading and have a good start to 2019!
In the last three months of 2018 we enjoyed a number of events: Olympinks Golf Tournament, the Christmas bazaar and the Christmas lunch and we are excited to share our stories and pictures.
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Kim Sprint
grapevine@bwajakarta.org
Member News
Our New Neighbourhood by Lucie Turnell
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n December, we packed up our Pejaten house and headed across town to Dharmawangsa to join with the AWA & AIA in our new shared house. After a lick of paint and hard work by some of our members the house is looking great. It’s cosy, bright and welcoming and we’ve already christened the space with our ever festive, Merry Mingle. So, what’s our new neighbourhood like? I don’t know this area well so, like many of you, it will take time to get my bearings. So, with my map in one hand and my camera in the other I’ve had the chance for a quick recce! Probably the most useful, is the close proximity to Dharmawangsa Square (5 mins by car /approx. 15 mins walk). This houses Ranch Supermarket, Starbucks, Dental 88, clothes and shoe shops, plus a range of nail & beauty salons. A great stop off point! For members of The American Club, the new house is perfectly placed. Less than 5 minutes drive, there’s no excuse now not to work out before coming to morning coffee. Sorry! I love to pick up flowers for the weekend so was pleased to see how
easy it will be after Friday coffee at the house to head home via Jl Dharmawangsa Raya, where street stalls sell a huge range of flowers including Orchids (and at the time of writing much sought after Poinsettias!).
I know I’ve just scratched the surface of our new surroundings and I’m looking forward to exploring further. Please share any great finds, as you discover our new neighbourhood too…
A little bit of luxury is on our doorstep too, The Dharmawangsa. A beautiful hotel that serves THE best chocolate martinis (apparently!). I’m also looking forward to an indulgent afternoon at the Bimasena Spa which comes highly recommended.
BWA new address: Jl. Rimba Buntu No.43 Kelurahan Cipete Utara Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan 12150 Phone +62 21 7266281
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INTO THE 4th MAY 2019 DRESSCODE
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TICKETS ON SALE 29 JANUARY 2019
1.850.000 /person 17.000.000 (for a table of 10)
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BWA Ball 2019
Into the Wild - BWA Ball 2019
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n May 2018, the all new BWA Ball was unveiled and what a night it was! The Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta ballroom was transformed into Las Vegas and guests were treated to a dinner show with delicious food and drinks and spectacular performances. It was an evening full of fun and surprises, made even more successful by the 375,000,000 IDR raised in the raffle and silent auction for BWA’s Social Welfare projects.
On Saturday 4th May 2019, the BWA Ball will be back and this year we will be transporting you Into The Wild. Imagine a place where palm leaves gently rustle in the breeze, exotic flowers and plants bloom, tribal drums can be heard echoing through the jungle and tigers roar in the distance. Once again the ballroom will be transformed into another world where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Jakarta for the night. With the BWA Ball you are guaranteed a five star experience all the way. The venue will be the stunning Shangri La Hotel Jakarta ballroom and of course
by Janine Robinson
with this venue comes the amazing three course dinner and excellent service we can expect from our favourite five star hotel. At our Ball, alcohol is completely freeflow, so from the moment you arrive until the end of the night you can relax, know that your drinks are covered and make the most of the all the wines and spirits on offer. And we won’t be closing the doors early either as we’ll be going strong until the early hours with the ballroom open till 1am and the bar until 2am. Plus for those keen to party on even later, there’s free entry into BATS nightclub just downstairs! And what about the show? Well the Creative Directors are planning an extravaganza for you once again. They have recruited unique, spectacular acts to perform exclusively for you on the night. There will be something for everyone. Be prepared for a very special night. Of course the Ball wouldn’t be complete without the BWA Dancers. Last year they all put on an amazing show. The groups this year have been rehearsing
and perfecting their routines and can’t wait to showcase them live on the night. Once the show has reached the grand finale, we’ll be kicking off our heels, hitting the dance floor and boogieing the rest of the night away to classic party songs and floor-fillers. This event is the BWA’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Money raised from the silent auction and raffle ticket sales goes directly to projects supported by the BWA. Bidding in the auction and buying raffle tickets will give you the chance of winning some of the truly amazing prizes generously donated by our sponsors. Tickets are now on sale for this, the BWA’s Annual Night of Nights. Individual tickets cost 1,850,000 IDR or get your friends together and book a table of ten for just 17,000,000. This is the one night of 2019 you do not want to miss. So on Saturday 4th May dust down your dresses, suits and dancing shoes and come and journey with us Into The Wild!
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Social Welfare
Social Welfare’s Year 2018 by Heather Powell
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he BWA holds an Annual General Meeting in March each year and since we are a very active and vibrant association there is usually a great deal to report. The information is condensed down to help keep the meeting brief and provide sufficient information so that the attendees can see the “whole picture”. In the case of the Social Welfare report it details the financials for the year and a summary of the projects supported. Hearing this being read out is hard for many of us to take in. As a preamble to the AGM here is a summary of Social Welfare’s year supporting yayasans and projects in our community. (The information is available to members year round and it can be provided on request). Number of Yayasans Supported: 9 • Amal Mulia • Yayasan WIsma Cheshire • Kasih Mandiri Bersinar • Yayasan Anak Indonesia • Kampung Kids • Ceria • Citra Baru • Goodwill • YMCKK “Mary Cancer Kiddies”
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These projects are each paid a quarterly lump sum during the year totalling approximately 550 million rupiah. In addition the Social Welfare allocates funding on request to these yayasans and others who approach BWA for financial assistance. From extra support for the rent to emergency relief donations (Palu 40 million rupiah). The approximate sum spent in the BWA fiscal year on top of the quarterly stipends brings this up to a total sum to 620 million rupiah. HOW AMAZING IS THAT! This money does not magic itself up from thin air. It takes effort, hard work, charisma, time to build corporate relationships and timing! The money raised by BWA came this year from: Charity Ball: Raffle and Silent Auction Table Bazaars: Bake Sales and Raffle White Elephant Sales: 3 this year (Spring Bazaar, Executive Paradise and at BWA House) Book Sales: we had a LOT of books Every Coffee Morning and Lunch Raffle: Sponsorship Cash Donations Remember also it is not all about the money (which certainly matters!) BWA volunteers are active at the yaysasans providing
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support in so many ways from cuddling babies, to skills support, to painting and decorating murals, providing assistance to high school students who are working for community hours for their graduation needs, pre-school instruction assistance, quality control checking, wood working skills training, interviewing potential university students, sorting out the social welfare cupboard to prepare for the white elephant sales and the list continues.
cake baked, prize donated, skills offered, kindness and above all TIME all makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE. Yes …. 620 million rupiah is a PHENOMENAL FIGURE but there is so much more that goes on that ensures that we are a giving association which makes a REAL IMPACT to lives here in Jakarta!
We receive kilos and kilos of donated goods from families and companies and Social Welfare volunteers distribute where we can. This year because of the BWA house move several charities benefited from free donations of furniture, equipment and walking aids.
** Figures are approximate as year-end accounting was not completed at the time that the article was written **
BWA members, volunteers, sponsors and supporters all “MAKE SMILES HAPPEN” and you can all be very proud of your contributions. Big and small! Your raffle ticket purchased,
So … what do you think you can do in 2019 for BWA and the Social Welfare team? Join this group today and you won’t regret it!
In addition the BWA main committee provides funds to a breast cancer awareness charity from the proceeds of the annual October Pink Golf day and this year we raised 45 million rupiah for this cause. In all, approximately 665 million rupiah has been directly allocated to social welfare causes here in Greater Jakarta.
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Member's Recommendation
Abyss Explorers: Diving in wonderful Indonesia by Tim Krotter
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am Tim, I am an independent diving Instructor with SDI (Scuba Diving International)/TDI (Technical Diving International) qualifications. My wife Alba and I have been diving all around the globe and try to combine it with our trips whenever possible.
After diving recreationally, and also as a divemaster, I started technical diving and some years into that I chose to become a Diving Instructor. Diving itself changed my life; the people I’ve met, the places I’ve visited, the training I’ve received and the experience of diving with my former instructors who then became some of my best friends; the dive buddies I met along the way, all of this has enriched my life more than any other sport I’ve tried. I eventually chose to become an instructor, taking the opportunity to share my passion with my friends and everyone I meet along my way. I have a meticulous approach towards quality of training and skills achievement. Having a well-learned, comprehensive skill set can make the difference between enjoying diving and hating the experience, before even taking all necessary safety into account. Diving is an especially exhilarating sport. The moment you submerge into the beauty of the underwater world, your daily problems and stress factors are gone. The calming experience of just listening to the bubbles from your breath and the cracking noises of marine life in the reef, along with the weightlessness and the feeling of flying, I find is all worth the investment both in time and money spent on training, trips and equipment. Often, people plan their Open Water Course on their vacation, which I don’t recommend if it can be avoided. The course itself is challenging for some, getting up early, sitting in a classroom and spending a fair amount of time learning in the pool. There are two days gone before you even go into Open Water. In my experience, it takes four days to get trained, and to get to a point where you can enjoy diving in your fabulous dive location, without accounting for any additional time needed to overcome potential fears you might have. Get licensed before you go on vacation, you will be certified and can use every single day of your valuable time off, to do what you just learned to love.
Facebook: Abyss Explorers Instagram: @abyss.explorers Contact info: +62-812-8426-3720 / +62-812-8247-4779 Email: abyss.explorers@gmail.com Where does the course take place? Kemang (theory & pool), Pulau Pramuka (open water practice).
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Member's Suggestion
Travel to Raja Ampat on a Budget by Kim Sprint
The snorkelling trip: After some research we had found the Big Kanu Trimaran; a 7 day trip that will take you from one breathtaking spot to another. The boat is not a luxurious yacht, but the bed bunks are comfortable, the food is excellent, the crew is really nice, and the scenery is just out of this world. We stopped frequently to snorkel, walk into villages, and climb one of the Wayag hills.
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aja Ampat... A small untouched paradise on earth. Forests and birds as far as the eyes can see, magnificent coral reefs and thousands of different fish. Far away, expensive and mainly for divers!
After 7 days on the boat, we chose a homestay through www. stayrajaampat.com This website is brilliant. You can find all needed information about Raja Ampat there. How to get there, what to know, what to bring etc, this website has it all. AND: You can book your homestays through this website. There are many homestays scattered all around Raja Ampat. Just choose the one you like, and book it. The confirmation by Mail and SMS was sent to us just hours after booking.
What was it like to stay in a homestay?
I want to share my experiences with you and encourage you to take a trip to Raja Ampat!
The Kordiris homestay we chose was rustic, but wonderful. We had a little wooden hut on the sea with a mattress on the floor, and a mosquito net. Bathroom facilities were basic with a bucket shower, clean toilets and slightly salty water. For 350.000 IDR per Person per night, we had 3 meals included. Breakfast is not very special (many travellers have said that about many homestays), but the lunch and dinner were just fine (chicken or fish). The homestay has it’s own dive center, and we paid 500.000,- IDR per dive. It is important to know that most of the homestays only have dive guides. As diving in Raja Ampat is not for beginners, you should know what you are doing before trying to dive there.
Our story in short: We wanted to do a family vacation somewhere special. Not all of us dive, and we did not want to spend a fortune.
And after our nearly 2 weeks in Raja Ampat, I can conclude, that YES, it is a wonderful paradise. We did not want to leave, and for sure we want to fly back there as soon as possible.
The travel:
In the following interviews with people from our snorkelling and diving trip you will get some different impressions about Raja Ampat.
That is what I thought before organizing our trip to Raja Ampat. In general I was right: It IS a paradise, the little islands ARE full of colourful life and I couldn’t get enough of the underwater world. But I was wrong about the cost. A trip to paradise is not cheap, but it does not need to empty your wallet.
There are direct flights from Jakarta to Sorong, but due to the big price difference we opted to take a flight through Makassar with Garuda Indonesia. After arriving in Sorong at 06:30 am, we took a taxi to the ferry harbour, and bought our tickets to Waisai (100.000,- IDR per Person). As we had traveled through the night, we opted to stay at a hostel in Waisai, so that we would be well rested when getting on the boat. 12 Grapevine / February 2019
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Interview by Kim Sprint
Full Name, Nationality, Age Maria Kleimola, Finnish, 31
Full Name, Nationality, Age Paul Sack, Malaysian, 46
How long have you been diving? I started my Open Water Diver course few months ago and completed my diving licence in Indonesia, Sulawesi, 3 weeks ago.
How long have you been freediving? 3 years
What do you think about Raja Ampat underwater world? Raja Ampat is like a multiversum. Beautiful creative coral “architecture” with millions of different species, colors and terrain. Raja Ampat have many areas that have been recognized as most polymorphous biodiverses in the world. “Raja Ampat is a major epicenter of marine biodiversity 550 species of coral. (75% of all the species in the world) 700 types of mollusks and 1,427 species of fish.” What do you think about Raja Ampat? Hidden paradise to discover! We both stayed in the Kordiris homestay, would you recommend it? Yes, the place is beautiful and the bungalows clean. Hence there’s some lack in sweet water shower and food variety because of the remote location. Diving was good quality!
We boatmen of Bigkanu come from all over the ocean, some of us venturing in search of the world's most spectacular waterways, all our lives. We are a young team, around for only 3 years, with a radically different boat, and a fresh and new approach to adventure touring. Our aim is to expose us and our guests to the full beauty of Raja Ampat, rather than anchoring miles from the bays, ravines and back lagoons, that only a special boat can access. When we ourselves first arrived here, we like anyone, were gobsmacked. We could not believe what we saw! For years Raja Ampat had been a scuba divers domain, with nearly every boat here pursuing deep water dive sites, and missing the grand limestone karst magnificence of Wayag and Kabui bay. The prices of the dive boats were well beyond the reach of the average mortal, near 5 juta per night per person, so we found ourselves alone in the market when we offered 7day/6night trips at prices of around 16 juta, a price almost half that of the average dive phinisi. We were instantly heavily booked, and we aim to keep it affordable for the thousands who want to see Raja Ampat, but could not afford it until now. For us, working in such magnificent waterways is a daily joy. We have run charters all over Indonesia, but nowhere do we
What is your best freediving result in Malaysia? I can dive to 78 meters of depth in a single breath. I can hold my breath for 6 and half minutes. What do you think about Raja Ampat? I think Raja Ampat is an amazing place with pristine marine ecology. Would you recommend our 7 days, 6 nights boat trip to other people? The best part of our boat trip is the companionship of good old friends and making wonderful new friends such as yourselves. However I feel the choice of diving method and sites did not do justice to the fame of Raja Ampat. Some of us have been to Raja Ampat several times before on a scuba trip and the experience was thrilling. I would definitely come back to Raja Ampat again as a scuba diver and explore other (more awesome) routes.
get such a great lift from the amazement and happiness of guests seeing this for the first time. To our minds, there is no waterway on earth than can match Raja Ampat for sheer wow power. Everyone must see it before you die, as it is surely a preview of heaven. We do not even hesitate encouraging people to come, and it is so lovely, as boatmen, to be blessed with such a magnificent workplace, so gentle, so mind boggling, it is nature's best design winner on all fronts. Bali was once just for surfers. Raja Ampat was untill now, just for scuba divers. Now Raja Ampat is opening to everyone. Welcome aboard Bigkanu. Regards The Team at Bigkanu Rod Davis BIGKANU www.raja-ampat-boat-trip. com www.bigkanu.com +62 81338317018 Raja Ampat, Liveaboard Touring Grapevine / February 2019 13
Special Event
The OlymPINKS 2018 - BWA Annual PINK Golf Day On the 24th October this year, staff and visitors of Matoa Nasional Golf Course were treated to the most bizarre sight, as over 60 men and women flocked to the tees dressed head to toe in the most garish tones of pink ever seen. by Alison Gee
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es, it was the annual BWA Pink Golf Charity day. Traditionally it is a fun-filled day when fashionistas meet the golf world, resulting in a fusion of fuschia, frills and feathers frolicking around the fairways. And this year was no exception, as we brought the OlymPINKS to Matoa. As you can see from the photographs we saw some truly creative and ingenious costumes on both the players and their golf carts. Some were Olympian, some were outrageous, some were mighty impressive, but all were pink - in honour of the cause that we were there to raise funds for. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and all the money the BWA raises at this event goes to LOVEPINK - an Indonesian non-profit organisation which focuses on education and on the importance of early detection, testing and supporting those who currently have breast cancer. LOVEPINK is a community of survivors who work voluntarily to support the organisation. At 8am, 30 “pinked-up” golf carts powered away from the Club House heading for the first tee, amidst the sound of raucous laughter and banter. For the next four to five hours we hooked, sliced, hacked and putted our way around the course, stopping occasionally for photos, drinks and snacks. Some even played golf!
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We are most grateful to all the BWA volunteers who attended the novelty holes, ran the drinks cart to bring us much needed refreshment and provided encouragement to keep us focused on the serious business of getting back to the Club House with a chance of a win. In keeping with our theme of OlymPINKS we had some sporting challenges other than golf to contend with on the course. There was the Javelin (longest drive), Archery (nearest the pin), Snooker and Discus (aka frisbee throwing). Some ladies were so successful using a snooker cue to putt that they are thinking of keeping a cue handy in their golf bags. I don’t think it’s strictly regulation though….. Upon our return to the Club House we were treated to icecold margaritas, beautiful pink cakes and macaroons, delicious shawarma and a buffet lunch, in a beautifully decorated (pink of course) dining room. After lunch we moved on to the prize giving and as well as awards for the more traditional golf competitions, we awarded prizes for the best dressed team costumes and best dressed golf carts. These competitions were the most hotly contested,
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with only a point each separating the top 3 teams in both categories! A huge well done to all the competition and raffle ticket winners. Thanks to everyone’s contributions we were able to raise over 44 million rupiah which will be donated directly to LOVEPINK so they can continue with their most valuable work.
BWA cannot thank the helpful and hardworking staff of Matoa enough. They made the job for the event organisers so much easier. Matoa, along with our partner golf sponsor GSE, ran the majority of the golfing activities as well as helping to set up the Club House for what we hope was a fun and memorable day out.
We would like to extend a special thanks to all of the EVENT sponsors who supported the 2018 Pink Golf day.
Prizes Awarded For: • 1st Place Ladies Team • 1st Place Mans Team • Wooden Spoon Team • Best dressed Team • Best dressed Cart • Nearest the Pin • Longest Drive Ladies, Men • Hole in One • Hope Ball Competition
Accel Golf, Asian Tigers Mobility, Coca Cola, Colette & Lola, Eastern Promise, GSE, Matoa Nasional Golf Course, Rinaldy Photos, RS Premier Bintaro, Spalosophy, The American Club, Warung Turki - we could not put on such a fabulous day without your help. Also all the super generous PRIZE sponsors! Asian Tigers Mobility, Accel Golf, ALILA KL, Amuz, Aneka Gems and Lapidaries, Aquamarine Diving, By the Sea, CHOPE, Feliz, Globe Rent a Car, Gran Melia, Kochhaus, Koh-e-Noor, Lifestyle Retreats, Now!Jakarta, Mandarin Oriental, Pigura, Seatrek, TUGU, Ultimo, Vie for Living.
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Thank you all who attended, volunteered at and sponsored our event. We love hosting this day, and hope it will be on your golf calendar for 2019! If you would like to get involved next year please register your interest now at golf@bwajakarta.org
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Social Diary
BWA Christmas Bazaar 2018
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awn was breaking on Friday 30th November, and all over Jakarta alarm clocks were going off. The BWA Christmas Bazaar is “the” event which is firmly on every shopper’s radar over the festive season, and this year we were looking forward to welcoming both seasoned BWA Bazaar shoppers and Jakarta first-timers. As expected, roads around the Grand Kemang Hotel were soon gridlocked, many arriving early to get first dibs. At 9am prompt, after a good browse at the Cake Stall, doors were opened and the early birds could make a start. This year, 110 stalls offered both new and familiar goods, and along with some new vendors there was an abundance of choice. By 10am the ballroom was a hive of activity, with shoppers busily comparing their spoils with friends. Over 600 shoppers left with big bags and smiles to match. Thank you to everyone who baked and brought goods for the Cake Stall, an ever-popular feature of our Bazaar. Thank you also to the generous sponsors of BWA who donated our fabulous raffle prizes, proceeds of which go to our Social Welfare projects, and of course to the Grand Kemang Hotel. We will be back in the Spring! Grapevine / February 2019 19
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BWA Christmas Lunch
he BWA Christmas lunch kicked off the festive season in style. The lunch was held at the Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. BWA members and friends were welcomed to a room decorated for us by Vie for Living, which filled the room with colour and Christmas cheer. The food at the Kempinski was amazing! Traditional turkey with all the trimmings, brussels sprouts, chocolate logs, Christmas pudding and so much more. It all tasted fantastic and if one plate was not enough, there was plenty for second or third helpings. To top off the wonderful lunch the ladies came together in harmony singing Christmas songs, from Hark the Herald Angels Sing to Frosty the Snowman. Individual tables played their own games or
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did Secret Santa gift swaps, to the sound of happy laughter. Our honorary president Rachel Malik gave a lovely speech, before drawing the first raffle ticket - which of course brought whoops of joy from the winners! The magic of Christmas filled our festive room at the Kempinski from glasses of fizz, Christmas hair pieces, uniquely designed Christmas outfits, turkey, music and most importantly - good friends - all contributed to the magnificent ambience of the whole event. Our thanks to Vie for Living and Hotel Indonesia Kempinksi for a lovely afternoon!
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Chocolate Workshop
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nother fun workshop was held recently too. Our ladies had a chance to learn all about chocolate. How it grows, what high quality chocolate is made of, how to temper it and how to make your own pralines and bars. We also got to sample some. Need I say more!
Floral Workshop BWA
members spent a lovely morning getting creative with festive flowers. A really great morning, with special thanks to Sara Aslam Malik for sharing her passion for floral art and her patience with such an 'enthusiastic' bunch! Grapevine / February 2019 21
Social Diary
Moving Tea Farewell Party
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o long.....farewell....adieu...auf Wiedersehen....Selamat tingal...to our house in Pejaten Barat lll, home to the BWA for the last decade.
A group of BWA members old and new came together on Friday 16th November to share delicious food, raise a glass and a “cuppa” in a salute to the wonderfully busy and fun times we have all shared in our welcoming house. Our house has given BWA a great space in which many lasting friendships have been formed, support has been given in abundance and laughter is the order of every day.......all to be continued in our new home. Thank you, House…. and thank you to Luxofood, 2 Cups Sugar and Upper Crust for the fantastic food.
Merry Mingle Housewarming
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ichael Buble crooning Christmas golden oldies, lights twinkling on the tree, delicious sweet and savoury smells wafting out from the kitchen, bottles of fizz being popped and the merry mingling of women from many countries coming together for the final hurrah of the BWA year!!!! We had many giggles as some guests played seemingly impossible party games involving tights, oranges, ski gloves and chocolates. We needed a little light exercise to burn off the sumptuous food prepared and brought to the house by all present, the star of the table being a delicious roast suckling pig with all the trimmings brought by our very own Kat from La Posta. A big BWA thank you for our tasty treat! This was a great way to christen our new BWA venue in Dharmawangsa, a sign of fun times to come in 2019!!!!!
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Restaurant Review
Warung Turki
Re-living the charm of a Turkish village
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pread over three floors of a building on Kemang Raya, a visit to Warung Turki is like being transported to a quaint little village in Mediterranean Turkey. Every detail has been carefully considered, from traditional bamboo roofing dangling with colourful mosaic lanterns, to the walls painted in deep turquoise, picked to reflect the Mediterranean Sea. On arrival at Warung Turki, you meet the centerpiece of the restaurant’s culinary wonders, the beautiful whitewashed wood fire oven, traditionally embossed and with a large “devil’s eye” over its mouth. On the second floor, antique artefacts are displayed in Cappadocia style inserts on the wall, above custom-made tables and chairs. On the third floor, the ambiance is relaxed and airy. From the bar, a lounge area boasts colourful antique sofas offering a wide view of Kemang from large windows. Warung Turki is the brainchild of Chef Sezai Zorlu, Jakarta’s only expert of Ottoman Turkish cuisine, who has singlehandedly shaped Turkish Cuisine with his rigorous dedication to authentic methods. The menu is his tribute to the cooking that he holds most dear; the cooking of his mother, whose large painting hangs in the kitchen. “Warung Turki is meaningful for me as this is where I serve the food I used to eat and cook with my mother and grandmother in my hometown village, where food is dictated by seasonal produce we grew ourselves”, Sezai explains.
In this quest for authenticity, Warung Turki doesn’t compromise on quality of products used, many of which the restaurant imports. As in Turkuaz, much of the cooking process is done entirely in the restaurant’s wood-fired oven. From the menu, guests can choose from rustic, authentic wood charcoal grill and wood-fire oven dishes such as lamb, chicken, and beef Doner Kebab, thinly shaved overnight marinated wood charcoal grilled shawarma rolled in soft thin bread with sumac onion salad, Pilav Ustu Doner, Iskendar Kebab, and many other kebabs. Enjoy with classic, freshly made Humus and Babaganouc. Other favourite signatures are Gozleme, freshly made halfmoon shaped thin bread with village style fillings. Or Firinda Kuzu Incik, lamb shank with baked mushroom, shallots and garlic served with butter rice. A chef’s favourite, Kagit Kebabi, minced meat kebab with chili and tomatoes, baked in the wood oven, is served with bread. A couple of the most popular desserts are the vegetarian-friendly Sutlac, creamy cold rice pudding topped with cinnamon powder, and no visit to Warung Turki is complete without sampling the signature Baklava, layers of hand rolled phyllos with selected dry nuts, which is arguably the best in town. As further proof that the food Warung Turki serves is simple both in ingredients and methods of cooking, Chef Sezai Zorlu, who is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, generously shares his knowledge at his monthly cooking class held on site.
Venue available for: Private group celebrations and corporate bookings FOR MORE PRESS ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT: Mrs. Yanti Subianto Zorlu Proprietor Phone – 087 889 102 169 Email – yanti@turkuazrst.com Warung Turki by Turkuaz
Address: Jalan Kemang Raya No. 18A I +62 21 290 55 898 I +62 21 290 55 899 I Website: turkuazrst.com I Social Media: IG: @warungturki, Facebook: @warungturki 24 Grapevine / February 2019
Travel Feature
Setulang – Deep in the forest, North Kalimantan When I arrived at Setulang Village, I noticed there were no supermarkets to be seen anywhere. The village is located in North Kalimantan, miles from any major town. It is nestled along the edge of a forest which dates back 130 million years. Story by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf
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was greeted by my lovely homestay family and dinner was already on the table waiting for me. This consisted of grilled fish, tropical fruit and a variety of fresh green vegetable dishes, plus boiled cassava and steaming hot rice, all grown locally. My host, Benyamin, explained he was from the Omah Long tribe. “We are mostly farmers here in Setulang,” he explained. “We have our own fruit trees, vegetable plot and chickens, and the boys go out hunting at night for game.” “We practise sustainable slash and burn and rotate our crops. If you want to go and visit a farm, I can take you.” Tempting as this offer was, I said I would have to save it for another day. I had another plan. A boatman was going to take me in his traditional longboat to a place called Tana Olen, a jungle camp located deep in the forest where I planned to stay for two nights. The next morning I clambered into a long wooden boat with a single outboard, and set out for Tana Olen. I noticed there was only one sack of rice on board and no other supplies. I wondered what we would be eating for dinner. The journey was exciting as we speed along the river, negotiating small rapids and going deeper and deeper into the forest. Long looping vines hung low and, just as I my mind had begun to drift into a jungle vibe, we pulled over onto the riverbank. After about five minutes an elderly lady with a heavily laden woven basket of root vegetables and greens popped out of the jungle, “This is for you,” she said and handed the basket to our boatman, “Nice to meet you. I must go back to work now”. And just like that, she was gone.
A little further downriver, we stopped at another jungle fastfood pickup point, this time for a basket of cassava. “Great,” said the boatman, “that’s our last pick-up, but we still need our main course for tonight. We will set fish nets as soon as we arrive at camp. Plus, I have a gun, and I will go out hunting tonight. If we get lucky, I will get a deer or wild boar. Is that OK?” I replied very enthusiastically, “Of course, yes, that would be wonderful”, trying to sound as casual as possible, like this was an ordinary conversation for me. In around 45 minutes we arrived at the jungle camp, which consisted of a bunkhouse, a kitchen, and common area. We got settled in no time and relaxed for the afternoon down at the Grapevine / February 2019 25
Travel Feature
Stephanie Brookes is a travel writer and blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond. www.travelwriter.ws http://www.facebook.com/ stephtravelwriter www.instagram.com/ stephtravelwriter Author –Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage; Cultural Journeys of Discovery David Metcalf runs unique cultural photography tours in Indonesia and beyond. www.davidmetcalfphotography.com www.taksuphotogallery.com www.instagram.com/ davidmetcalfphotography http://www.youtube.com/user/ DayakDave Fact File: Flight: Jakarta to Tarakan (or via Balikpapan) and then take a three-hour boat journey up the vast Sesayap River to Malinau. Transfer by private car and the trip to Setulang village, North Kalimantan is around 1 hour. Setulang Borneo Eco Jungle camp: Open dates to suit individuals, families and small groups. https://davidmetcalfphotography. com/package/borneo-eco-junglecamp/ More on Setulang Setulang Village is a living-breathing example of a successful eco-tourism programme operating in a remote village and is a truly original, pure travel experience. The village consists of 800 Dayak Kenyah and Omah Long people. Setulang has a fascinating history, and in fact, people only settled in this area and built the village 40 years ago. Before that, the original Dayak people of Setulang, the Omah Long people, lived much deeper in the Borneo jungle in a place called Long Saan. While they were very happy living in the original forest for over 80 generations, the village council made a decision to leave in 1969, in pursuit of better health facilities and education for their young people. The journey took one-month on foot through the jungle, to the present-day village of Setulang. See the documentary film: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LmmUU9pTox0
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river. In evening we sat around talking by the fire, as our freshly caught fish grilled on the open fire. The Sape, a traditional Dayak lute hand-made from local tree, came out and Philius, one of the Dayak guides played for us. Sitting under the stars, and surrounded by nature, I sensed the power of the forest and fell effortlessly into its rhythm, feeling at one with my surroundings. Listening to songs sung in Omah Long language, this age-old music took me on a peaceful journey, and I was transported to another time. “Kalimantan, “I said quietly to myself, “At last I am really here.” The next day we trekked around two hours to a place deep in the forest where there were some very old giant trees, and I asked Philius to play the Sape for me. He promptly shimmied up a tree, crawled along a huge branch and played the instrument, from his perch high up in the tree. What a delight! At 67 years old, he climbed that tree like a teenager.
When we returned to Setulang Village after a wonderful two-night stay in the forest, it happened to be a Sunday. There is a Christian church service every Sunday, and it seemed like the whole village was in attendance. I loved sitting in the church, on the wooden pew with all the locals dressed in their Sunday hats and other finery. After the service, there was a lovely event in one of the houses in the village. On Sundays, the elders, mostly Dayak Omah Long, gather in a circle, sing songs and share stories about the old days. They love to have visitors join them, and I readily made many friends among the elders, even though most of them only spoke their native tongue. We all seemed to communicate through that universal language which finds commonality without words. If Kalimantan has ever called to you, or the name Borneo evokes a special feeling for you, then head to North Kalimantan where you can sit in an ancient forest, spend time with Dayak people and experience something extraordinary.
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Health Care
How to stay healthy in Jakarta Our advice is to identify a clinic you are comfortable with, but this article can also help you to make life a bit easier! by Steven Graaff
Common health problems for expats living in Jakarta: You can expect infectious diseases, noninfectious diseases and accidents/injuries. Infectious diseases, like foodborne, air borne, or even body fluid transmitted diseases are common in Indonesia. Noninfectious diseases, or chronic diseases depend on your risk profile. Rhesus negative blood is very rare in Indonesia. Join our registry: rhesusnegative@goodpractice.co.id
home. If possible, visit a clinic that you are comfortable with. Ideally you should have an assessment by a trusted medical practitioner. This should include a medical history and physical examination. Your medical practitioner should provide a possible diagnosis. A management plan needs to be mutually agreed upon. You need to voice your expectations and ask for possible options. (Are you expecting a referral? Do you think further treatment should be done abroad?)
What to do when you are sick:
Preventive actions:
If you feel unwell, seek an opinion if you are unsure about your condition. You may use Dr Google, talk to friend or even a medical professional back
You need to manage avoidable risks. For infectious diseases, there are vaccinations available. Avoid food prepared in unclear circumstances. Identify a clinic that you
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are comfortable with. You can discuss with your physician your own risk profile and how to modify risks. In Indonesia, there are infectious diseases. Infectious diseases can be spread by water or food such as traveler’s diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid, amoebic dysentery and cholera. Insect bites can also spread diseases like malaria, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, zika and chikungunya. Airborne spread diseases like tuberculosis and influenza are common if you are exposed to coughing and sneezing. Body fluid transmitted diseases like STDs, HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis B & C are also common. Exposure to certain animals can cause rabies or avian influenza.
Health Care Diseases
How to avoid
Travelers diarrhea • A mild infection with food and water-borne bacteria. • Common and widespread amongst travelers. • Symptoms of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and malaise.
• Drink water from reliable brands. • Eat well-cooked food. • Brush teeth in clean water. • Only use ice if you know it’s safe.
Hepatitis A • A viral infection of the liver, spread by consuming contaminated food or water. • Common in areas of poor sanitation. • Symptoms include jaundice (yellow skin), tiredness, nausea, stomach pains, fever, pale stools and dark urine.
• Vaccination is available.
Typhoid • Over-diagnosed.
• Eat carefully, wash your hands • Vaccination recommended (only valid for 3 years).
Amoebic dysentery • Waterborne transmission (salad, fruits, uncooked food). • Common in the tropics. • Diagnosed through stool analysis.
• Avoid raw meat and non pasteurized milk products. • Fish: only if caught recently. • Fruit and vegetables must be washed and peeled. • Ice cream and cream. • Water and Ice sources .
Dengue fever • Mosquito - Aedes aegypti. • Common in the rainy season. • Breeding around the house. • Viral infection. • Symptomatic treatment only. • Usually self-limiting.
• Get rid of possible breeding grounds. • Avoid outdoor activities between dusk & dawn. • Use a good insect repellant and traps.(DEET or Eucalyptus). • Wear long sleeves and trousers. • Sleep behind insect screens or under mosquito nets. • Mosquito control at home.
Japanese encephalitis • Mosquito – Culex. • A virus which attacks the brain. • Symptoms of headache, confusion and sometimes death. • Found in various parts of Asia from East India to Korea, Japan and Indonesia. • Very uncommon in Jakarta, but cases reported in Bali.
• Destroy breeding grounds. • Avoid outdoor activities between dusk & dawn. • Use a good insect repellant and traps. • Wear long sleeves and trousers. • Sleep behind insect screens or under mosquito nets. • Mosquito control at home.
Tuberculosis • Bacterial infection of lungs and other organs. • Spread by close contact. • Symptoms include cough, weight loss, swollen lymph glands, fever and night sweats.
• Eat healthy to increase immune system.
STDs, HIV, hepatitis B & C • Affecting all with risk behavior • Hepatitis B incidence 5-10 % of all adult population. • Transmitted through blood products & body fluids.
• Practice safe sex. • Hepatitis B vaccination.
Rabies • Viral infection of the brain . • Transmitted through saliva from an infected animal (mammals). • Fatal if not treated by prompt (post-exposure vaccination).
• Avoid contact with animals. • Pre-exposure vaccination available If your skin is broken/scratched by an animal…..: • Clean the wound with soap and water and a disinfectant. • Let the wound bleed. • Assess the need for rabies postexposure vaccination.
Non infectious diseases • Chronic diseases. • Preexisting health conditions. • Ischemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes. • Poor lifestyle – lack of exercise.
• Routine medical/dental care. • Carry a copy of your personal health record with you. • Carry a supply of your medications with you and a list of the prescriptions.
Chronic disease management List medications that you are using. Identify a doctor who can regularly check upon your condition and together you can decide which (specialist) doctor you should see. Your family doctor can facilitate communication with your specialist and they can monitor your condition on behalf of the specialist.
Dental care Basic dental care can be done at in Jakarta providing you know a reliable dentist.
Tips to stay healthy: To conclude, some tips on how to stay healthy in Jakarta. • Don’t expose yourself to avoidable risks • Bring copies of personal medical records • Bring copies of prescriptions and supplies of your prescription medication • Identify a clinic with staff that you are comfortable with • Get yourself vaccinations - Hepatitis A and B, Rabies, Typhoid, Polio, Tetanus, Flu - Other vaccinations: Yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis
Healthcare provide Clinics : • Good Practice Clinic • SOS Medika • Global Doctors • Medikaloka Clinic • Global Assistance & Healthcare • True Care Clinic Hospitals : • RS Pondok Indah • RS Medistra • RS Premier Bintaro • RS Siloam Lippo Village • Klinik Kardio Vascular Cinere • Eka Hospital Good Practice clinic has registered patients from over 60 different countries. Our all English speaking staff implement International guidelines. We all work full time and exclusively at Good Practice. Do not hesitate to contact Good Practice 021 7183140 or info@goodpractice.co.id
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