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Health Checks at Kampung Kids
Feature Learning to Love Durian: A Guide by Teresa Birks
Travel Feature Into the Wild: Nature and WOW
BWA Charity Fundraiser Ball: Into the Wild From the Creative Directors
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Feature Domestic Workers: What is a Fair Wage? Colliers International Indonesia Survey
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Members' Corner Dumplings by Ningyan Li
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BWA COMMITTEE 2019 - 2020 Honorary President Rachel Malik Chairwoman Shona Papachristidis-Bove Vice-Chairwoman Heather Powell Secretary Gina Pitcaithly Treasurer Susan Rogers Sponsorship Heather Powell Grapevine Editor Teresa Birks Social Welfare Co-ordinators Diana Grieger Louise Curtis Newcomers Co-ordinators Clare Reynolds Sarah Campbell Membership Jill Curtis House Helen Watkins Bazaar Co-ordinator Leah Sudarto Events Co-ordinators Andrea Angell Tracy Soper Website and Comm Co-ordinators Melissa Holck Noreen Hussain General Members Vacant
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From the Chairwoman
Time flies at BWA, with so many events and activities scheduled throughout the year to keep us busy. Already June and we have lots to share with you inside this, the mid-2019 issue of Grapevine, including of course a review of our fabulous Annual Charity Fundraiser Ball held on May 4th, “Into the Wild”. Since we moved house at the end of 2018, we have been settling into our new shared space in leafy south Jakarta, and are delighted to report that members and friends are full of positive feedback. In March we held our AGM and welcomed in our 2019-2020 committee, with several new volunteers coming forward to take up roles. Our committee is very much a team effort, and we encourage job sharing along with ideas and help from all our members in all kinds of ways. There is always something you could do to get involved, so don’t hesitate to contact me to see where that might be! Our Social Welfare programs are continually active and offer rewarding support to many in Jakarta. Membership is steady and growing, and our new space is a hive of chatter and activity on our house days. Come along for a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Our monthly Great British Coffee Mornings are normally the first Tuesday of the month - check our Facebook page for both in-house and external events and updates. We will close for a short summer break from May 29th, re-opening on June 18th. When we arrive back recharged from our holidays, we have plenty more to look forward to on the BWA calendar. Prepare for a quiz night, some fun tours, lunches, and of course our ever popular Annual Pink Golf Day, this year at Matoa on 30th October, in aid of Breast cancer awareness. Email golf@ bwajakarta.org for info, registration or if you’d like to join in or help - open to all and a fun day out! Then it’s into Christmas (although we will not remind you of your shopping day countdown “quite” yet!)
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From the Editor
Hello BWA friends,
From the Editor
Welcome to the BWA Ball edition of Grapevine and congratulations to all the BWA members that worked so hard to pull off such a fantastic event. It just keeps getting better and better. It’s all change here at Grapevine as Kim Sprint leaves Indonesia for Berlin. We’re sorry that Kim is leaving us, not just as Grapevine editor but also as a dynamic member of BWA. Good luck Kim keep in touch! I hope you enjoy the Into the Wild Ball report, what a fantastic event! The BWA Ball is not just about having a good time of course, it’s one of the cornerstones of BWA’s fundraising activities and in this issue we feature Kampung Kids, just one the organisations we support thanks to our members and sponsors. Two exciting travel destinations, Borneo and Mount Bromo are also featured, but as you will see from our Social Diary report, staying in Jakarta is just as much fun with BWA! There’s a quick guide on learning to love durian, and a useful article on domestic workers’ wages from Colliers International. I’m particularly grateful to Ningyan Li who sent in a very personal piece on making dumplings as a child in China and what it means to her today. As a member magazine, it is really important that Grapevine reflects the interests of our readers, who we are and what we do. So if you have an idea or something to contribute, please do contact me. A heartfelt thank you to Shona and Heather, BWA’s chairwoman and vice-chairwoman, and to Rahmi and Ita from NOW! Jakarta, for all their support and guidance.
Teresa Birks
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Heath Checks at Kampung Kids
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The Kampung Kids Organisation is just one of the projects that BWA Social Welfare supports. If you would like to find out more about any of our projects or if you are interested in helping out in any way, then please contact socialwelfare@bwajakarta.org.
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Social Welfare
CHECKING BLOOD PRESSURE SAVES LIVES
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n March two doctors and a nurse from the Good Practice Clinic attended the Kampung Kids community center. They delivered a health talk to 52 women about cardiovascular risk with an emphasis on maintaining healthy blood pressure. Blood pressure is one of the parameters that play a role in determining cardiovascular risk. In other words it helps to establish if a patient will be at risk of developing a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years for instance. If your blood pressure is too high, it can put extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs like brain, kidneys and eyes. If you have a persistent high blood pressure you will increase your risk of other serious and potentially life threatening conditions like, heart disease or attacks, strokes, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, aneurisms, kidney disease and vascular dementia.
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure check. All of the women received a blood pressure check and individual advice was given. Several patients with high blood pressure were identified and a follow up visit is planned. Follow up will include providing medication for those who need it along with written referrals to the community health centre, where they will continue to receive care. Ibu Julia from the Kampung Kids organisation said that the women were very happy to have received blood pressure checks and the Good Practice staff were also very positive about the event, saying that they hoped to undertake more public health work in the future. BWA would like to thank all of the staff at the Good Practice Medical Centre who gave up their time and offered their expertise for free to help others within our community.
If you reduce your blood pressure even by a small amount it can help to lower your risk of these conditions.
If you have any concerns, you should talk to your trusted medical practitioner or you may contact Good Practice Clinic. www.goodpractice.co.id
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Feature
A Guide
by Teresa Birks
How many of us truly enjoyed our first taste of a ripe blue cheese, a tangy, salty olive or even that first glass of beer, gin or whiskey? The good things in life take a while to appreciate, and so it is with the king of fruit, the Durian – a famously acquired taste.
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ou do need an adventurous spirit to enjoy durian, and not just because of the smell. Durian is usually eaten out in the open by the side of a busy road, often not the most salubrious of places and in all likelihood with a small but attentive audience. And yes, durian does have its own very particular aroma, a pungent smell that defies description: road kill wrapped in sweaty socks, rotten onions and turpentine. The smell of durian clings to everything around it lingering, unwelcome, for days. Little wonder then that durian is generally enjoyed outside. And yet durian is delicious – yes, really.
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The first time I tried durian I thought it was revolting, so much so that it wasn’t until 20 years later that I dared to try again. This time I loved it. What changed? Partly it was eating the creamy, custard-like deliciousness away from the noxious smell that is released when the durian is first split open. And partly it was the determination to just give it a fair go. Whether you’ve tried it and hated it or whether you’re a durian newbie, why not give it a chance. Don’t wait 20 years like I did. But be warned, once you learn to love durian, you’ll be hooked for life.
Absolute beginners • Start with the milder tasting – and smelling, Montong/ Monthong durian and buy it in small packs of two or three durian pods a piece from a supermarket such as Grand Lucky. Durian is quite expensive so this is also an economical way to explore its unique taste. • Alternatively look for durian pancake – durian flesh and a little whipped cream wrapped in an ultra-thin pancake.
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A delicate confection, it is usually frozen meaning you will need to wait 10 minutes or so before you can eat them. • Whatever you do, commit. Don’t take a tentative nibble. Durian is a complex taste that develops and mellows in the mouth.
Durian Grand Lucky
Next level: the durian stall Durian eating is a sociable affair, a pleasure to be shared. Consuming durian together turns the most ordinary of occasions into something special. For the ultimate durian experience a trip to your local durian stall is recommended. You are sure to make new friends, laughs are all but guaranteed. • Unless you’re a convert, ask for a durian that is sweet and creamy: manis legit. You will want to avoid pahit, or bitter durian. • Check the price before you buy – usually given per kilo, and check the weight too. You can haggle. • Don’t be shy. People will be curious to see foreigners eating durian, make friends • If possible, go with someone who really knows their durian to guide you. If you can’t, ask your new friends for advice.
Pro-tip Go to Medan, the home of durian, on your way to Bukit Lawang to see orang utangs or to Lake Toba. Medan is famous for its durian and consequently stalls tend to be cleaner and more comfortable. The famous Ucok Durian is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and the staff really know their durian. If they don’t have durian that is manis legit, they will tell you. They also sell good durian pancakes.
Durian data • The size of a melon, durian has hard spikes on the outside with 5 to 6 carpel or sections inside, each containing pods of creamy flesh wrapped around a large inedible seed. • Native to Southeast Asia, durian trees bear fruit once a year. Specific seasons depend on variety and location. The North Sumatra and Aceh season runs from July to August. • Pollinated by bats, there are over 100 named varieties of durian in Indonesia alone. The most common varieties sold include Medan, Monthong, Petruk, Raja Musang, Bawor and Bogor • Although high in vitamin C, B6 and other minerals, its high calorie and fructose content make it an occasional treat.
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Where to try durian in Jakarta Rumah Durian Harum Jalan Arteri Permata Hijau No. 40 Grogol Utara Kebayoran Lama Open 7-days a week, 11.00-22.00 Here you can try a variety of durian produce including icecream and pancakes as well as the King of Fruits itself in a bright and clean location. Kalibata Durian Centre Jalan TMP Kalibata, Pancoran South Jakarta Open 24 hours Not everyone’s cup of tea, but it does offer a wide variety of durian. Located in a busy, bustling location so do take care of your valuables. Grand Lucky SCDB Sudirman Kebayoran Baru South Jakarta
Where to try durian in Medan Ucok Durian Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim No 30-32 Medan Open 24 hours
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Ecotourism or responsible travel is a model utilized to conserve nature and natural resources. Economic benefits from Ecotourism provide encouragement to local communities to conserve resources and the environment. Environmental tourism is grounded in the concept of the sustainable use of natural resources, as fostered by the World Conservation Strategy and the sustainable development strategy of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Ecotourism has evolved in the last three decades from the interaction of environment and tourism interests. BWA sponsors Wow Borneo aimed to build a successful ecotourism business that was economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, which builds partnerships with local communities to conserve and enhance Kalimantan’s unique attractions. The idea of building this enterprise occurred through working for a local NGO, which involved training villagers about empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. In 2007 the Kalimantan Tours Destination/Wow Borneo was founded with a focus on a ‘Jungle River Cruise’ and working with local people, who host guests in their villages. One of the village hosts on the Jungle River Cruise route was Firiasi, 40, a resident of Kampung Kanarakan in Bukit Batu, and the village midwife recounts how when guests come, villagers organize welcoming ceremonies and dances. “The villagers invited the visitors to get into
Travel Feature their sampans, which they rowed into the jungle to see the orangutans, birds, and to experience tapping rubber trees� The villagers enjoy interacting with the guests and it provides a very welcome supplementary income. In addition to bringing additional incomes to the villagers, a financial contribution is made to Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation, an Indonesian non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Bornean orangutan and its habitat, in cooperation with local communities, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and international partner organizations. BOS Foundation is currently taking care of almost 650 orangutans with the support of 400 highly devoted staff, as well as experts in
primatology, biodiversity, ecology, forest rehabilitation, agroforestry, community empowerment, education, and orangutan healthcare. Orangutans are the largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) animals. Their fruit-eating and seed-dispersing behaviour is of ecological significance, helping to shape and preserve tropical rainforests. In addition, by saving orangutans and their habitats, we save those same species which co-exist with them. Come for a visit Into the Wild and learn about the unique role the wilderness has in maintaining our climate and wellbeing.
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BWA Charity Ball
From the Creative Directors
BWA CHARITY BALL INTO THE WILD What a night we had! On Saturday 4th May, guests stepped out of the hustle and bustle of busy Jakarta and stepped straight Into The Wild.
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he vision of the BWA Ball Committee was brought to life in a truly magical way, with the wild theme carried from the lobby and through into the ballroom. From the moment guests walked through the entrance archway, they were transported into another world. The ballroom was stunning, with its bold colourful wild animals, jungle backdrop on the stage, exquisitely decorated tables with beautiful Indonesian leaves and flowers and the attention to detail with the themed placecards, table numbers and programmes.
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Thank you to the Asian Tigers Mobility team for recreating our vision and to the students from Jakflo for their hard work on all the floral arrangements. And thank you to the Shangri-La Hotel events team who worked with us so patiently as we planned this hugely ambitious event. After the success of last year’s all-new format, we knew we wanted to continue with the dinner show concept for 2019. With, Wilfried Schulz, himself a veteran performer at the BWA Ball, confirmed as
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the Master of Ceremonies, we knew the show would be in safe hands. Once again our aim was to bring together an array of performers to ensure there was something for everyone. Two BWA dance groups took to the stage with performances not to be missed. Hot Wings were the opening act, transporting us to Rio with their fabulous routine. Rimba Riot came later and wowed us with their energetic dance and wonderful themed costumes. Vocalist Ardina Glenda made a comeback accompanied by two other singers, leaving guests in awe as their voices filled the ballroom. Two other performers made their debut at the ball this year. Abu Hasan Lobubun is a Papuan dancer who promotes his culture through dance. He brought his unique fusion of traditional Papuan beats and hip-hop and lit up the stage. Finally Rampak Beduk turned up the volume with their traditional Javanese drum performance - it was spectacular. We knew our guests really wanted to hit the dancefloor themselves after the show’s finale and so we brought in one of Jakarta’s finest house bands - Centerstage (with Eastern Promise generously covering their fee) - to make sure that all the best tunes were played. Let’s also take a minute to remember the mouthwatering 3 course dinner created by Chef Michael and his team. We dined on divine smoked salmon, succulent beef and a sumptuous tropical white chocolate cheesecake. All were beautifully presented with touches of the theme incorporated on the plates. Thank you to the kitchen team, working behind the scenes to make sure the meal was extraspecial and to all the service staff who looked after us so well during the evening and made sure our glasses were kept topped up!
With the sound of Mixologist David and his team from Bali Moon shaking up delicious cocktails in the background, guests could move out to the lobby to take a break from dancing, order drinks and have fun in our photo booths. The spectacular life-sized jeep built by Asian Tigers was a big hit, with guests heading on a jungle safari, their antics being captured by our photographer Rinaldi. In addition, this year we had an animated photobooth sponsored by Aawnderful. Their green screen had a ‘wild’ inspired background and guests could strike a pose and receive a gif to share on social media. Whilst we wanted to give our guests a spectacular evening of great food, drinks and entertainment, we mustn’t forget that the main aim of the event is to raise much needed funds for the BWA’s Social Welfare programmes. We were extremely lucky to have very generous sponsors who donated fantastic prizes for the silent auction and raffle. Assisted by our amazing Silent Auction and Raffle Kids team, our guests dug deep, generously placing bids and buying a huge number of tickets. It was a pleasure to work with such creative, strong and vibrant women on this event and we are very grateful to have been on this journey together as a trio of directors. The Ball Committee was dedicated and worked extremely hard to make sure the event was a success. All the volunteers and helpers also made the evening what it was, from the dancers, to the entertainers and sponsors. But most of all, we would like to thank our guests for bringing a great vibe and lots of fun to the ballroom, ensuring the BWA Ball 2019 was truly a night to remember. Janine, Diana & Tereze
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WILFRIED SCHULZ By day, mild mannered tax advisor. By night Wilf transforms into BWA’s dancing dynamo.
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ilf Schulz is no stranger to the BWA’s biggest fundraiser of the year. For the past 18 years straight, he has entertained Jakarta’s party people at the BWA Ball as one of the BWA dancers. Wilf holds the record for appearances, having danced in many group combinations, from when he first stepped out as part of the Spice Girls experience at the 2001 (add theme) show. He could now be described as a living, dancing musical time capsule. Wilf will again be adding to the joy, glamour and fun of the night, but he is replacing his dancing shoes for a microphone. As this year, Wilf will be leading the BWA’s Into the Wild as the Master of Ceremonies. A fitting choice for this important role, BWA has long been impressed by Wilf’s dedication to raising much need funds for social welfare, making him an honorary
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lifetime member of the BWA. His energy, passion for performance and style as a team player have been a great inspiration for other volunteer dancers, especially the men. “I have always enjoyed being one of the BWA’s dancers. The many months of rehearsals are about fun and friendship and you can’t beat the excitement of performing on the night,” said Wilf. “That’s why I keep going back for more every year”. As this year’s Master of Ceremonies, Wilf will bring his many years of experience of the BWA’s variety night format to his new stage duties. His enthusiasm for the fundraising cause and genuine joy at being part of the fun will ensure that he will take you on a great journey... Into the Wild.
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Meet the Chef
Nowhere else in Jakarta, or even Asia, will you find a professionally run Turkish restaurant which relies on a wood-fire oven for its cooking. Chef Sezai cooks as authentically as possible, just as in his home country for centuries. As he is currently the only Ottoman Turkish Chef in Asia, it is not an exaggeration to say that he's the best one too. Ottoman cuisine refers to Turkish food of the Ottoman Empire and its influences in the cuisines of Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, parts of the Caucasus, and the Middle East. His experience working for different chefs, including his military service as well as working alongside his father, the personal chef to a royal family for 15 years, was invaluable. One of his many philosophies is that food doesn’t wait for his guests, it's the other way around, as everything is made to order the minute the waiters place orders. "Good food takes time. I want to respect the bread money that my guests earn, by providing you with not only tasty but nutritious food," Sezai explains.
chef sezai zorlu Preserving the Craft of Authentic Ottoman and Turkish Cooking
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hef Sezai Zorlu is not your average chef. Although he did not follow the orthodox route of culinary school, his craft is as polished and authentic as can be in this modern culinary age. Instead, he learned his skill from the best of teachers, his mother and grandmother. Growing up in Iskenderun, southeast Turkey, he spent his youth on his grandparents farm, learning about seasonal fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. From picking to preparing all the necessary produce for winter, his passion for his craft flourished. This experience also made him keen to keep alive his families legacies through cooking. Fast forward 30 years, Chef Sezai accomplished his lifelong dream of having his own restaurants Turkuaz and Warung Turki, both of which have received much acclaim in Jakarta, where he and his family now reside.
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"We do it simply, but with attention to detail. Warung Turki is my family’s cooking, and in Turkuaz, I present my specialties”. Sezai's attention to detail is also reflected in his restaurants design. Almost everything in the restaurants is either custom made, handmade, or both, with many pieces hand-picked by Sezai himself and carried in from Turkey. That is why he describes both of his restaurants as “museums”, with real historic and artistic pieces which tell stories of Turkey. With respect for his background, pictures of the founding father of his homeland, Kemal Pasha Ataturk hang in each of his restaurants. Chef Sezai's love of challenge and most importantly, his love of food, inspired him to compete in Iron Chef Indonesia, which brings together some of the most talented chefs in Indonesia and which will air on TV this coming month. Other than his occasional appearance on TV, you can find Chef Sezai in either of his restaurants Warung Turki and Turkuaz, where he still cooks every day, warmly greets and engages his guests in conversations, and enjoys his Turkish tea with his Shisha. Ms. Yanti Subianto Zorlu Phone : 087 889 102 169 Email : yanti@turkuazrst.com Turkuaz : Authentic Turkish Cuisine Jl. Gunawarman No. 32 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta 12110 Warung Turki by Turkuaz Jl. Kemang Raya No.18 Kemang Raya Jakarta 12720
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Social Diary
Vietnamese Cooking Class
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ou don’t have to travel to Vietnam for a delightful taste of Vietnam. The Cooking Class today was an event to remember, with skills learnt for a lifetime. Lots of fresh and healthy ingredients were used to put together three scrumptious dishes by our ladies. See for yourself‌! Big thank you to the team of Saigon Delight for this fantastic experience - a great restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Soap Workshop
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he BWA house was buzzing like a beehive with lots of great energy as our guests made their own soaps under the guidance of Christine Penn from Segara Naturals. It was a brilliant, fun experience as you can see and the results are amazing beauty products with natural ingredients that are good for you without plastic packaging! Need I say more? Thank you for teaching us, Christine. For those who missed the workshop - you can also buy her products. www.segaranaturals.com.
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Jamu Workshop
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hat a fabulous morning BWA had at the Jamu Workshop today. We learned about the ingredients and benefits of Jamu, then made our own personal herbal medicine. We were delighted by how delicious they turned out! A wonderful insight into this centuries old Indonesian tradition.
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arry Darsono is an extravagant Indonesian designer with a unique talent and a personality to match. He personally guided our ladies through his treasured collection of fabulous couture, art and amazing artefacts, brought together in the Harry Darsono Museum. The morning ended with an iced coffee at CITOS with more personal stories shared by the maestro himself. This tour should definitely be on your bucket list whilst in Jakarta.
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Mangga Dua Shopping Trip March 2019
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ourteen BWA members travelled up to Mangga Dua for a fun morning of bartering for our favourite purchases, from handbags to scarves and jewellery.
It was a hugely successful trip, judging by all the bags being loaded into cars to go home. Everyone found something they wanted! Afterwards, some of us made our way over to the well-known Batavia Café nearby for a hard-earned lunch and drink. A great way to round off the morning. Join us on one of our next BWA shopping tours - it’s more fun with friends!
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Stone Age Culture of the Dani, Lani and Yali--Unique and Interesting Customs; Best Trekking in Indonesia through Traditional Villages in the Jayawijaya Mountain Range. Grapevine / June 2019 29 For Futher Information Please Email: redestin@indosat.net.id
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Mount Bromo in East Java is best appreciated early in the morning, which entails getting up at 3.30am and going by jeep across a cold, windswept moonscape, known as the sand sea, and enduring temperatures of 4 degrees celsius. You need to pack a woollen hat, warm gloves and a warm jacket if you’d like to brave a sensational sunrise at the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in East Java.
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here are three volcanoes to view in this national park, and the vista that reveals itself as the dawn breaks makes it one of Indonesia’s most impressive sights. The best news is that a trip to Mt Bromo is easily made in a weekend from Jakarta. By flying to Surabaya, you can arrange a car and driver on arrival at the airport, and from there it is a three-hour drive to the township of Probolinggo, one of many places to stay in the area. An early departure meant I was down in the lobby for freshly brewed coffee at 3.30am, where everyone seemed to be full of smiles, and the reception area was a hive of activity. The drive was around thirty minutes to the jeep transfer point where a bustling, thriving clothing rental business was going on. If you do not own warm clothes, everything is rentable including jackets, blankets, hats and other accessories and it will only set you back around US$8 for all.
out a faint set of sand tracks, which our confident driver was following with his headlights on full beam. Our trusty driver navigated his way through this dark, vast, barren landscape and we arrived on time for the sunrise viewing at Mount Penanjakan.
It was pitch dark as I climbed into the back of the jeep, which rattled and bumped its way across a vast windswept sand desert through the dark swirling mist. I could make
At the entrance to Mount Bromo, there is an assortment of vendors, and if you are hungry, you can get hot noodles, fresh eggs, vegetables and coffee from the warung (local
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The effort was indeed worth it. Mount Bromo rising to 2,392 meters with its massive ten-kilometre crater was shrouded in a swirling milky white mist. I was immediately transposed to that state of mind where you get lost to the power of nature. A very cleansing and cathartic moment. The other two peaks, Mount Batok, which stands at 2,440 meters, and Mount Kursi even higher at 2,581meters create a breathtaking and dramatic sight. Further south, Mount Semeru, the tallest mountain in Java stands as the backdrop, at 3676 meters. This is the most active volcano and predictably smokes on the half hour.
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food stall) operators. The water is fresh and is trucked in daily to serve the many people that visit Mount Bromo. With coffee and food dealt with, I decided to take a horse ride, to the rim of the crater, which is only a 10-minute jaunt. The next part of the journey requires you to get off the horse and start climbing the 256 steps to reach the edge of the Mount Bromo crater for a closer look inside. What you see inside is sulphuric, smelly, smouldering and most definitely active. From the vantage point on top of the rim, you have panoramic views over the entire landscape. It is a breathtaking and spectacular sight, much like the Grand Canyon or any other famous vista which is massive, powerful and radiates a pure dominance over the landscape. Volcanic scoria spills from the side of this blown out volcano all the way down to the sand sea. The other two peaks rise majestically on either side and below the ancient Hindu Temple stands isolated and strikingly beautiful against the magnificent windswept plains. The drive back to Surabaya is a comfortable three-hour drive. It’s a very even paced, relaxing weekend to take in the sights of Mount Bromo and being one of the true wonders of Java, it is a must-do on the list of Indonesian magic places to visit.
Story by Stephanie Brookes Photos by David Metcalf 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 is a photographer and runs cultural photography tours in Bali, Kalimantan, Toraja, Mongolia, Alaska, Japan and Vietnam www.davidmetcalfphotography.com www.instagram.com/davidmetcalfphotography http://www.youtube.com/user/DayakDave Practicalities: Flight Jakarta to Surabaya 1 hr 30m duration 11 airlines fly direct Tour Guide and Driver: Mr Tris : +62 813 321 36817 Email: trisjavarasa@gmail.com
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DOMESTIC WORKERS: what is a fair wage? Colliers International Indonesia Survey they eat with the household or if there is a separate food allowance, as well as whether a travel allowance is included in the calculation. With so many variables, a standardized calculation has not been officially determined. The official minimal wage is different per province in Indonesia. In DKI Jakarta, as of 2019, minimal wage is set at IDR 3,940,973 per month. It is of note however, that many Indonesian families are not currently paying their PRT minimal wage. This comes with an understanding that Indonesian families will spend time on training rather than expecting the PRT to start with all the required skills and experience. Typically, a foreign family has different expectations, needs the worker to be able to speak English, has a different philosophy regarding child care, may need a cook to have knowledge of different cuisines, and therefore it is expected that wages will be higher. Some companies have a policy that if their employees hire workers for personal reasons while overseas, they are required to pay at least the minimal wage of the host country. This would
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lthough the Ministry of Manpower in Indonesia is responsible for setting the minimal wage, domestic workers are not recognized as an official classification of workers. There are agencies pushing for domestic workers rights such as the National Advocacy Network for the Protection of Domestic Workers in Indonesia (JALA PRT) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), both nationally and internationally, with issues such as wages, benefits and treatment of domestic workers and child labour. Despite their efforts however, specific laws are not in place. Currently, the treatment and compensation of domestic workers or PRT (Pembantu Rumah Tangga) is at the discretion of their employers. The challenge of setting a standard for these workers is the vast range of duties that they may perform. Employers take into consideration the number of hours worked, the skill and experience of the worker, the ability to speak English if applicable, whether they live in or live out, whether 32 Grapevine / June 2019
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The official minimal wage is different per province in Indonesia. In DKI Jakarta, as of 2019, minimal wage is set at IDR 3,940,973 per month.
be one of the cases where an employing expat would be expected to pay their domestic staff minimal wage. Other than this situation however, it is really up to the discretion of the employer to set a fair wage for the duties performed. Colliers International conducted a salary survey in 2018 and asked 100 expats what they paid their domestic staff in various positions. This survey was created to give newcomers an idea of what other families are currently compensating their staff. The results of this survey were published in a pamphlet and is now available at the BWA center. You are welcome to a free copy.
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by Ningyan Li
In northern China, Lunar New Year is all about dumplings. One week before the big day, housewives work day and night making hundreds of dumplings. Daughters like me are trained from a young age to help make dumplings. I kneel down on the stone bed that doubles as a kitchen work surface - blankets are usually rolled up and set aside during the day. With a rolling pin in one hand and a thumb-sized piece of dough in the other, I roll out countless dumpling wrappers. As a little kid, I am tireless. I rarely make conversations with my mother when I get into a rhythm. I am so fast that my mother couldn’t keep up with me. When the dumpling wrappers begin to stick together, she has to call for time out.
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hen the Lunar New Year arrives, eating becomes a chore. Three meals a day, nothing but dumplings dominate the dining table. I hate myself for assisting in the crime of making mountains of dumplings. According to ancestral rules, no cooking or cleaning is allowed in the house during the first three days of the Lunar New Year. Housewives must do no work, not even sweeping the floor. It’s not hard to guess the origin of the rule. Housewives work all year long taking care of the family and the farmland. In rural households, wives cook for the family, including older parents living under the same roof. At mealtimes, wives serve food for men in the family. But women do not eat at the dining table. When we visited relatives living in the rural area, I was puzzled at not being allowed to eat with my dad and uncles at the table. I asked grandma and aunts who were half squatting and half sitting on a low stool on the kitchen floor, “why can’t we eat at the table?” My aunts laugh a hearty laugh: “Women never eat at the table. Men do.” But why? I wondered aloud. “It is the rule
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from old times,” they answered. I didn’t think much of it because it was fun eating on the floor in the kitchen. After the meals, women clean up the table and men carry on with their loud chattering without lifting a finger. Someone must have felt it was an unfair arrangement. A smart workaround was invented - forbidding all work during the first 3 days of the lunar new year. Unfortunately, this means children have to suffer by eating dumplings for 3 days straight. Me and dumpling did not get along. Until I went to college that is. The cafeteria food was so bad I started to miss dumplings. I missed my home terribly, but home was a 12 hours’ train ride away. When I miss dumplings, I don’t necessarily miss the taste. I miss the memories of dumpling making. I learned only half of dumpling making - the wrappers. The filling was never taught - and never learned. I paid a dear price for this neglect. When I was pregnant in the tiny state of Connecticut, dumplings were nowhere to be found. No
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restaurant sold dumplings and the frozen ones taste like rubber. My pregnancy craving was both devastating and inspiring. I took to making dumplings myself. It turns out to be way harder than I remembered. I had to turn flour into elastic dough before rolling it into wrappers. I had to magic up the fillings by mixing meat and vegetable with the perfect amount of seasoning. It’s like a thousand-piece puzzle with only a blurry picture in my head to guide me. A normal me would have given up at the thought of it. But the hormones were relentless. I couldn’t go on without dumplings.
Calling mom was only the start. She dictated her recipe to me in typical Chinese home chef’s manner – a little salt, the right amount of soy sauce, and just enough cooking wine. I was left to my own devices. I learned by making mistakes, and then throwing away said mistakes. All failed dumplings went straight into the garbage can. My husband protested because the failed dumplings were edible and my action was a gruesome waste. I didn’t budge. If I had to force the bad ones down my throat, I’d lose the momentum to continue. Sure enough, my dumplings started to taste like old times. I was exhilarated. Dumpling making is not hard work for me anymore. It is like making art. Today, dumplings are my kids’ favorite food. When I have a free day, I will happily spend five hours making hundreds of dumplings from scratch. They are boiled, cooled and stored in the freezer, reheated whenever the craving strikes. For questions and comments, please email: writers@bwajakarta.org
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