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kanTo lampo waterfall inspiring animated shorts Besikalung temple

To The land of milk and honey THURS 19

Vol.3 no.28 / www.thejakartapost.com

from THE EdiTor

a troubled paradise cover photo: rio helmi

Yes, Bali is a paradise island, but it has its share of problems. poor infrastructure, chronic traffic congestion, uncollected trash and rising crime are some of the well-known and publicly discussed problems. there are also less-spoken-about problems, the ones that lie beneath the veneer of the island’s calm and stable sociological surface. one of these is the cultural and economic tension between the Balinese and the non-Balinese, particularly javanese migrant workers. this issue’s cover story explores the nature and causes of this tension, as well as reveals the challenges that migrant workers face on daily basis in this paradisiacal land. hopefully, this piece will enlighten our readers to the fact that Bali is still a long way from being a perfect paradise.

regis exceptional 06 st. champagne journey

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ConTEnTs 07 Inspiring animated shorts 08 to the land of milk and honey 10 Besikalung temple 11 sunday Food Festival and Bazaar 12 Blue moon 04

05 kanto lampo waterfall

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Morning cycling “Going slower reveals more of the island’s beauty” Words and photos I Wayan Juniarta

here is truly something majestic about the morning. The way the soft, warm beams of the rising sun partially illuminate the dew-soaked tips of young paddy stalks makes you thankful you left your bed early. And the sight of a deserted beach with nothing to behold except rows of vacant outriggers and a calm, blue ocean will surely fill your heart with that strange sense of

elation and longing. All these wonders will be revealed to those who are willing to go slower, to deliberately push aside, temporarily at least, the urge to participate in the morning rush ritual that has defined our modernity. So take that bicycle or those long-forgotten running shoes and head to those quiet places where wonders await.

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Savor

Edible Audio

Works

“Experimental, multisensory pop-up dining concept” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF W BALI

raditionally, when you think of culinary pairings, it is wine with food. When done well, one brings out the best flavors of the other for an overall experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. But what about our other senses? Why can’t your sense of hearing also inform your sense of taste, and vice versa? Take a star chef who is an avid music aficionado. Put him in a room with a record producer/DJ and audio engineer with a lifelong obsession with fine food. The result is a duo that calls itself Edible Audio Works. Brazilian-born, New York-made, star chef Adriano Ricco has teamed up with esteemed New York record producer and internationally regarded DJ Eric Reithler-Barros for a thematic, experimental pop-up dining concept that explores the links between taste and sound. “Adriano loves to cook and I love making music, so we thought why don’t we team up to create this unique dining concept,” ReithlerBarros said. Imagine linking wind chimes to foam, a woodwind trio to caramelized asparagus, a slowly undulating synthesizer to a creamy soup, and a detuned triangle to Sichuan pepper. Diners can visualize a themed multi-course tasting menu, creatively and artfully held together by a particular theme: the ocean, the night, the moon, summer, or other thematic centerpieces. Then, with each course, a custom-written

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and produced music piece or soundscape is performed live for the diners for the duration of the meal. It is electronic music, sometimes ambient, sometimes rhythmic, sometimes peppered with natural sound recordings that hint at the origins of the food being eaten. Guests have high-fidelity loudspeakers suspended above the table at the optimal angle and distance to the diner to project the audio appropriately, supported by a perimeter array of loudspeakers behind the guests and throughout the dining area. On the sidelines of the W Sound Suite launched at W Retreat in Seminyak last week, we were invited to this extraordinary dining experience. The five-course meal opened with Indonesian salad gado gado served as the appetizer, paired with Australian SemillonSauvignon Blanc, accompanied by a field recording of a vegetable patch in Pererenan

combined with the sounds of Balinese gamelan, Balinese hand pan and bandpass equalized synth plucks. For another course, diners listened to a field recording of a fishing harbor and boiling pot percussions, as their taste buds enjoyed the slipper lobster with rice crispies and coconutturmeric bisque paired with Californian

Chardonnay 2013. The sweet ending presented Balinese raw chocolate with sesame ice-cream and celery confit served alongside espresso martini, while the field recordings of modern Indonesian poetry combined with hard stereo autopan and Balinese Permas Gamelan patterns using Western instruments.

Sojourn

Kanto Lampo waterfall “An easily accessible place to relax in nature” Words and photos Eka Juni Artawan

ianyar has many natural attractions, but Kanto Lampo waterfall is the regency’s most recent sensation. Unlike many of Bali’s other waterfalls, which are mostly located in remote, hilly forests, Kanto Lampo is adjacent to the crowded Banjar Kelod Kangin in Beng village, some 30 kilometers north of Denpasar. The 15-meter-high waterfall began to attract local and international visitors thanks to it featuring on various social media sites in 2015. Previously, the main water source for the local subak agricultural irrigation was almost unrecognizable, with only a pair of narrow streams of water trickling down the cliff. “The locals have been coming to the waterfall since before I was in elementary school. My parents used to look for big stones around the river for building foundations,” recalled I Wayan Mada, the 50-year-old village head. The waterfall area provided an inter-village bridge connecting nearby hamlets. Some years ago, to improve access to the villages, as well as to the waterfall, the local people built a narrow road. “We received meager funding from the Gianyar administration,” he noted. The villagers consider the waterfall a sacred place from which they can acquire the holy water used in Dewa Yadnya (ceremonies for the living) and Pitra Yadnya (rituals for the dead). There are several shrines around the waterfall where people pray and present religious offerings. According to Mada, the waterfall took its name from the presence of now rare Kanto

Lampo trees, which bear sweet fruit. Since its renovation, the waterfall has easy road access, adequate parking and lines of stalls selling food, drinks and snacks. Two modest changing rooms are available for men and women. For a donation of only Rp 5,000 (37 US cents) per person, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the waterfall and its relaxing atmosphere.

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St. Regis

Exceptional Champagne Journey “Kayuputi and LVMH host a sophisticated evening”

Words Amanda O’Connor Photos Chris O’Connor

he light chime of champagne flutes and the gentle hum of conversation greeted the distinguished guests of an exceptional culinary evening last Saturday, at The St. Regis Bali Resort as they gathered for a sumptuous six-course, Champagne-paired dinner. This highly anticipated event was hosted at the sophisticated Kayuputi restaurant and promised an evening of conviviality, prestigious Champagnes and Asian-inspired haute cuisine. Starting with aperitifs, canapés and Champagne in the Kayuputi Bar, the event was

hosted by The St. Regis Bali chief sommelier, Harald Wiesmann, and brand ambassador of LVMH in Bali, Alistair Toyne, who together offered guests a rare opportunity to sample some impressive vintages, including La Grande Dame, Ruinart, Krug, Dom Pérignon and Dom Pérignon Rosé. As befits the exulted level of these singular brands, the setting whispered sophistication and the evening was presented with great ceremony, with the advent of dinner being signaled by Wiesmann and the St. Regis tradition of sabrage, where a champagne bottle is opened with style using a ceremonial cavalry sword. Along the long dining table, white tuxedoclad waiters stood behind each guest to simultaneously unveil each course from the bespoke menu of exceptional food created by renowned executive chef Agung Gede. While every delicately prepared course and glass of finely effervescent bubbles was exceptional, particular note goes to the Sturia caviar primeur with carpaccio of cured Hokkaido scallop and avocado sorbet served with “R” Ruinart brut. The delicate nose of white fruits and hazelnuts is long and full-bodied in the mouth, caressing the salty bites of caviar and their soft, gentle scallop counterpart. Visual art on a plate, the contrasts of pickled apple and avocado sorbet were highlighted by the aromas of this classic wine, which has long been closely associated with the arts.

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The Krug Grand Cuvée was another delight, served with poached Canadian lobster, roasted butternut, white lobster emulsion and citrus sabayan. The epitome of the Krug philosophy, Joseph Krug’s vision of the ultimate Champagne pleasure, the exquisite nose and fresh, explosive acidity in the mouth accentuated the subtle flavor of the lobster, while the explosion of bubbles on the tongue offset the creamy butternut. After the indulgent bûche de chèvre and black olive crumble served with La Grande Dame, followed by a delightful dessert with the newly launched Moët et Chandon Ice Imperial Demi Sec, the guests eased their way happily into the dark tropical night. The St. Regis Bali is deservedly renowned for its exceptional wine dinners, which are held on special occasions throughout the year, as well as for its superb Sunday brunches.

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Inspiring animated shorts “Screening and discussion inspire young audience” WORDS AND PHOTOS LUH DE SURIYANI

nimation fans in Denpasar had the opportunity to watch 10 animated short films and to join video calls with the directors thanks to Minikino, a community focused on establishing a short film culture in Indonesia. The monthly event at Minihall Irama Indah last week screened various genres from several countries, including The Optimist from the US, An Elephant on the Moon and Reminiscence from France, Kitbash Kid from Singapore and Biru from Indonesia. All the movies were said to be “inspiring and drew sympathy” from the audience. “Remember this, beauty can deceive. It’s what’s inside that counts, as all good creatures know […] ” was part of the lyrics from Hedgehog in Love, a musical animation about friendship, love and how love is seen not with the eyes but with one’s heart. It was an experimental cartoon created using mixed techniques of puppets, sand and water by Alexander Sparinsky, a Ukrainian musicologist, composer and producer. “When we talk about animation nowadays, it is supposedly more than just how the story is presented, yet with borderless global communications, supported by the rapid growth of technology, it is giving the artists ways to develop their creativity with more freedom than ever before,” said Minikino’s programmer Edo Wulia. Biru was the only Indonesian animated short screened at the event. Lasting almost 10 minutes, it was also the longest. Created by Maria Rosiana using a stop motion technique, Biru tells the story of a blue-headed male figure that always finds way to procrastinate doing his homework until the deadline has passed. The climax was when he removed his head and threw it in the trash. Biru has made its way to several short movie festivals and will be developed through crowd funding for student movie workshops.

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To the land of milk and honey â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue of migration and distribution of wealthâ&#x20AC;? Words and Photos rio helmi

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Cover Story

he phenomenon of migration is as old as human history — ever since the earliest migrants left Africa or walked across now sunken oceanic bridges. Migration is a story of despair and hope, of conflicts and resolutions, of prejudice and tolerance, of suspicion and compassion, of harsh realities and dreams, of necessity and ambition. To the many impoverished inhabitants of other islands in Indonesia, particularly the landless of East Java in both rural and urban areas like Banyuwangi and Jember, Bali is viewed as the land of milk and honey. What is a “paradise getaway” for vacationing tourists, lured by the ever-strident marketing calls of an industry that thinks only boom or bust, is a land of dreams for the inhabitants of neighboring islands that are a simple ferry ride away. Though the official minimum wage of Banyuwangi regency is barely Rp1million (US$75.12), below that of Gianyar (at approximately Rp 1.7 million, this doesn’t reflect the reality of the many jobless or underemployed. It is telling that despite Banyuwangi’s very real progress over the last few years under the leadership of the dynamic Azwar Anas and the rapid economic growth of Jember regency (surpassing 6 percent in 2013), that these two administrative regencies are major sources of migrant workers in Bali today. It boils down to a familiar issue: distribution of wealth. While there is work in rural areas, it is often backbreaking and badly paid. An example of an exception to poor wages would be the sulfur miners in Ijen in Banyuwangi. Their income is variable as they are paid according to productivity, but most can average Rp 130,000 a day, and they get to stay close to their families. But the very real and cruel downside here is the backbreaking work in extremely hazardous conditions: carrying 70 kilogram loads up steep, rocky crater trails with sulfur fumes swirling around them takes a heavy toll on backs and lungs. These two regencies have their own share of ethnic migration, with a large percentage of the population being Madurese, who have migrated over the decades from their own island. Nowadays, the population of the one regency of Jember nearly equals that of the entire province of Bali. The ever-growing pressure to find jobs for a large swathe of the

population who live at bare subsistence levels leads to the inevitable. Bali’s booming economy, deceptive though it can be, is like a gigantic magnet for a large spectrum of hopeful people: well-educated management types, highly trained technicians and artisans, construction workers, farm laborers and, inevitably, criminals of all calibers. The only Balinese nowadays who take on coarse laboring jobs are from remoter, impoverished areas of Buleleng and Karangasem, but they constitute a minority and are usually only employed by minor local contractors doing government jobs such as ditches and sidewalks, where quality control is a highly corrupt process and doesn’t require quality. Major contractors working on largescale projects, like five-star hotels, end up employing an overwhelming majority of Javanese skilled workers, who are cheaper and easier to manage; and crucially require less time off for the plethora of ceremonies that make up a huge part of Balinese lives. The contractors build shanty dormitories for the migrants, where they are semi-quarantined and monitored by local authorities, and they work seven days straight for months at a time on contract. Then there are the more entrepreneurial skilled workers and journeymen, who often set up shop locally after finishing contracts on buildings and other projects. The quality of their services and their own work conditions vary greatly. More and more they are becoming

inextricably implicated in Bali’s economy. This is easy to see: the one time a year when Muslim Javanese take a substantial break is at the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan. During this period, it is increasingly difficult to find services offered by plumbers or electricians: the standard excuse being: “They’re still at home in Java for Lebaran.” Those with the least bargaining power are the temporary agricultural workers. Here there are hardly any controls. They are mostly contracted by local farmers to harvest rice, or fly-by-night operators who have scrounged enough money to lease fallow rice fields for a few months to grow melons or such. Their working conditions are even worse than those of construction workers, and their pay is far below the minimum wage. Tarpaulins stretched over makeshift frames, thin rubber mats on damp ground, fume-prone kerosene stoves: this is their lot whether for a few nights or a few months. They handle and spray, with little protection, cocktails of chemical pesticides, many of which have been banned in other countries. Quarry workers use high powered circular saws with no shoes or work gloves, no protective scaffolding is set up and insurance isn’t even a concept. Though many Balinese look down on these newcomers (they currently make up about 11 percent of Bali’s population, with the island receiving an average of 25,000 new migrants per annum) and are suspicious of them, it is a fact that Bali’s economy and service industry

would suffer greatly in their absence. The newcomers, for their part, often find the Balinese unduly arrogant. On the ferry to Java one day, a tailor from Blitar said to me: “Mas, I don’t understand why they are so proud. They are just landlords who have had a windfall, they don’t do anything. We work hard and make things work.” A popular old joke that has made the rounds goes something like this: “The Javanese come here selling meatballs to buy land. The Balinese sell land to buy meatballs.” Obviously not all the migrants bring with them is beneficial. Criminal elements find easy pickings with unsuspecting tourists — the very real risk of mob lynching by the Balinese doesn’t deter them. Coming from dirt poor backgrounds, even some legitimate construction laborers succumb to the overwhelming temptations offered by scantily clad young ladies scooting about at night with bulging purses dangling casually off their shoulders and the unimaginable wealth barely a five foot wall away. Today, tensions keep growing. Shanties set up ostensibly for a one-off project remain long after the project is finished and become bases for new arrivals connected by family or region and start to mushroom. Local Balinese get nervous and angry about it, and suspect some of their own officials of looking the other way in return for favors and payoffs. Religious differences are becoming more marked as an island trend to more emphatic Hindu fundamentalism takes hold. Even among the migrants themselves, clannishness and ethnocentricity thrives. In dormitories set up by contractors, Madurese from Jember more often than not sleep in one room, while Javanese from other areas will choose their own room together; a Javanese group of woodworkers from Jepara in Central Java will set up their own camp, and so forth. In districts like Tuban, near the airport, sprawling, maze-like ghettoes have sprung up along ethnic and regional lines. As the island’s population grows and the competition for land resources becomes ever fiercer, these seeds of conflict sprout. Clashes between locals and newcomers are becoming more common, occasionally spreading into mass confrontation. It is a serious challenge that needs to be addressed on all levels before it is too late. We are, after all, supposed to be one nation, one people. A fair distribution of wealth and welfare is our only real insurance for the future.

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Besikalung temple “Local laws offer cultural and social protection” Words and photos Agung Parameswara

he Mount Batukaru area in Tabanan regency is home to some of Bali’s precious natural, cultural and religious heritages. The multi-tiered rice fields in Jatiluwih, located some 50 kilometers from Denpasar, are

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noted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and are the site of the Besikalung grand temple, Pura Luhur Besikalung, believed to have been built around 917, or 839 in the Caka Balinese calendar. The existence of this temple was recorded in

the Babahan I ancient manuscript, mentioned in the phrase: “Cala Silunglung Kaklungan Pangulumbigyan”, which means the purification ceremony in the sacred hall at Cala Silungung, which later became Besikalung. The multi-tiered shrine in the temple’s main courtyard resembles a monument built during the Megalithic period, while seven years ago the local people took charge of the 25 hectares of forest surrounding the temple. To preserve both the temple and the forest, the customary village of Babahan in Penebel issued a perarem, or customary law, which is the traditional legal instrument. The perarem is strictly enforced and prohibits hunting and poaching, as well as felling trees in the forest. Anyone breaking this law is fined Rp 10 million (US$750) and becomes responsible for organizing and paying for the special Guru Piduka ritual to ask for forgiveness. This local law and its enforcement have protected the temple and its surrounding forest from environmental and social damage, demonstrating the effectiveness of local wisdom.

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Sunday Food Festival and Bazaar “A good way to spend a relaxing Sunday” WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS COURTESY OF SEGARA VILLAGE

undays in Bali can be laidback and easygoing affairs with an array of fun events for the whole family, often along the beaches. You can choose to be spoiled at some of the Sunday brunches offered at the island’s most popular resorts, or simply explore the openair Sunday markets that have been attracting much hype in recent years. Among the regular Sunday events taking place in the island’s tourist spots is the Sunday Food Festival and Bazaar, a recent initiative that has become a highlight on the Sanur strip. Hosted by Byrdhouse Beach Club, the event brings together a multitude of food vendors, local arts and craft merchants and producers to display their best for the Sanur crowd, which comprises locals, expatriates and international visitors. Byrdhouse Beach Club is in front of Segara Village Hotel and hosts a wide range of open-air stalls presenting selected fashion apparel, handmade accessories and decorative ornaments at a quality comparable to branded

labels. There is also a stall offering tarot reading. The food festival itself is always in the spotlight, featuring an extensive selection of international foods from Asian to European all-time favorites. Vendors are selected to give exclusivity and extended options to the visitors at each event. This month, the food festival offered a live barbecue, authentic Indonesian dishes and snacks, fresh salads and healthy power juices. Since last year, the event has gained a lot of attention from weekenders who love to spend their time in the quiet, relaxing atmosphere of Sanur. It is held on the first and third Sunday of every month, from noon until 8 p.m. Visitors who shop and spend at the event can enjoy the beach club facilities, with free use of the infinity pool and kids’ playground. Those who stay until sunset can enjoy the vocals and tunes of acoustic Nuevo Band from 5 p.m. until the event closes. All in all, it is a perfect weekend getaway for a casual meet up among friends, or quality bonding time with loved ones.

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Sound

Blue Moon

“The island’s only multi-genre music festival promises an awesome experience and stunning vistas”

Words I Wayan Juniarta Photos Courtesy of Blue Moon Festival

erangan island’s usually quiet and dark beachside will transform into an “exploding” stage of musical celebration this Saturday night as the Blue Moon dance and music festival kicks off. Thousands of music lovers and party animals are expected to throng the spacious three-hectare venue, which boasts a dedicated picnic area with artificial grass and a main venue with a never-before-seen center stage. “It took us three months to construct the stage and I assure you that Indonesia has never seen a stage like this,” festival director Ida Bagus Anom Satya Prabawa, fondly known as Gus Anom, said. The lotus-like center stage is eight meters tall with a circular crown eight meters in diameter and is equipped with an LED pathway as well as laser lights. Bali’s internationally renowned architect Yoka Sara is the principal designer of the stage. Seattle-based WolfPack and one of Indonesia’s best DJs, Dipha Barus, will be the highlights of the festival. However, the key strength and the very thing that sets Blue Moon apart from the other music festivals is the ample slots it is providing to local, Balibased DJs. “The island has a huge pool of local talent and this festival is all about presenting and promoting them,” Gus Anom said. Out of this pool of local talent, the festival committee has selected ten to be featured at this year’s Blue Moon. “They have been selected for their ability to ‘produce’ their own music and sound. We don’t want to feature a DJ whose ability is limited to playing other people’s music only.” The featured local DJs are God Stone

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Market, No Footure, DJ Indra K, DJ Gween, Denys Andrew, Jaux Ion, Sol Felix, DJ Wisdy, Rio Sidiq, Chang Ci Man, Alex Verdacchi and Ajun Perwira. “They represent diverse musical genres, from reggae and hip-hop, to techno and deep house, making this festival a truly musical festival,” Gus Anom commented. Another unique aspect of Blue Moon is its determination to ensure that its patrons enjoy a good time in a safe and comfortable environment. Despite the venue’s capacity of 10,000 persons, ticket sales have been capped at 3,500. “There is no point in having as many in the audience as possible if they cannot enjoy the performance due to overcrowding.” Owner of a successful catering company and an avid fan of electronic dance music, Gus Anom aims at making Blue Moon a permanent fixture on the island’s music scene. “It is the island’s multi-genre music festival and the only electronic dance festival initiated and organized by Balinese people.”

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Grand Nikko Bali 3rd Annual Golf Tournament June 4 Starts 10:30 a.m. Grand Nikko Bali Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua : (0361) 773377

Events Azul Beach Club Premiere Launch May 20 Starts 5 p.m. Padma Beach, Legian : (0361) 765759 Full Moon Seafood Barbecue May 21 From 7 – 10:30 p.m. Mantra Sakala Resort and Beach Club Jl. Pratama No. 95, Tanjung Benoa : (0361) 775216 Free Pizza Event Every Thursday From 2 – 10:30 p.m. Ristorante Spaccanapoli Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday From 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. Mannekepis Jazz and Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta : (0361) 8475784 Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every Thursday From 8 – 11 a.m. Come and join workshops and the fun of sharing farm duties. Kul Kul Farm Bali Jl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, Badung E-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com Lazy Day Sunday Every Sunday Starts 1 p.m. Mozaic Beach Club Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan : (0361) 4735796 May 19, 2016

Denpasar Barong & Keris Dance Everyday Starts 9 a.m. Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar : (0361) 224596

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

Seven best Indian restaurants in Bali. Gateway to India Open daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Jl. Pantai Kuta No. 11B, Kuta

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

Kuta Traditional & Modern Performances Every day (Except Wednesday) Starts 8 p.m. Kuta Theater Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta : (0361) 762750

Ubud Topeng Jimat Every Wednesday Starts 7 p.m.

Tour & Travel Agent

Food & Drinks REStauRant

ARMA Museum & Resort Jl. Raya Pengosekan

Jimbaran

Kecak & Fire Dance Everyday Starts 6 p.m. Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran, Badung : (0361) 9041163

Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Every Saturday Chill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality. Intercontinental Bali Resort Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran : (0361) 701888

Queen’s Tandoor Open daily, 12 – 11:30 p.m. Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 1/73A, Seminyak

Hubud Filmmakers Meet Up May 25 Starts 7 p.m. Hubud Jl. Monkey Forest No. 88, Ubud E-mail: nadia@nadiaastari.com

Starfish Bali Garage Sale May 21 From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rumah Sanur Jl. Danau Poso No. 51A, Sanur

ART & CULTURE CORNER

Perama Tour & Travel Bali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia. Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience. Head Office. Jl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808 peramatour.com

Atithi Open daily, 11 - 12 a.m. Jl. Melasti Lebak Bena No. 6X, Legian : (0361) 759839

Legong Dance Every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m. Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera) Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud : (0361) 972124 or 970503

Gaya Ceramic Arts Center Private tutelage for individuals and small groups. From handcrafted sculptures to potter’s wheel throwing techniques. Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud : (0361) 7451413 or 976220 Silversmithing Classes – Studio Perak Explore your creativity and make that piece of silver jewelry you’ve been dreaming about! Jl. Hanoman, Ubud : (0361) 974244 E-mail: info@studioperak.com

Shopping Delta Dewata The first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud : (0361) 973 049, 978 071

Siti’s Warung Little India Open daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Jl. Sukma, Ubud : 0819 996 24555 La Rouge Open daily, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Jl. Candidasa, Karangasem : (0363) 41991 Ganesha Ek Sanskriti Open daily, 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud : (0361) 5541676 Bangle Bali Open daily, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Nusa Dua Listed by,

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454 Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303 Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919 Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081

aCtIVItIES Courses Gamelan Course – Mekar Bhuana Learn about Balinese culture and music. Jl. Gandapura III No. 501X, Denpasar : (0361) 464 201

Bintang Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, Kuta Jl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Where to go 1

Blue Moon Festival

POOL PARTY

May 21 Serangan Island www.projectxbali.com

Every day From 5 – 7 p.m. Sunset drinks and DJ performance IP Bar, 3rd floor Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500 pullmanhotels.com/6556

Menjangan Island SINGARAJA Pulaki

LOVINA

Gilimanuk

Mt. Batur

Mt. Sangiang

West Bali National Park

Besakih Mt. Agung

NEGARA Pura Rambut Siwi

AMLAPURA Sangeh

Ubud

BANGLI KLUNGKUNG

TABANAN

GIANYAR

Tanah Lot Kerobokan

DENPASAR Canggu 4 Sanur Seminyak Legian 1 Kuta 5

Waterbom

Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban : (0361) 755676

3 Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Jimbaran Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Benoa Nusa Dua

Pura Batu Madan

Penida Island

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W Bali Presents Sunset Session with Autograf May 22 From 4 – 10 p.m. Woobar at W Retreat Bali Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak : (0361) 4738106

SWIMMING PACKAGE AT THE ROOFTOP

Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta Jl. Benesari Br. Pengabetan, Kuta : (0361) 8496606 fourpointsbalikuta.com

May 19, 2016