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Editor’s Note Chairwoman’s message Social Welfare: Helping Wisma Chesire stay safe Feature: Tiwah - A celebration of death the Dayak way She’s a Lady: The Designers and Make-up Artist & Hair Stylists Member News: Rehearsal - Eyewitness Account Social Diary: Girl’s Night Out Social Diary: St. Patrick’s Day Ball Feature: AJB - An Introduction to Jamu Social Diary: GBCM - Melbourne the Photographer Social Diary: Ladies’ Golf Day Member News: A Winning Getaway Noticeboard

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“ The countdown is on! ”

“They” say that Christmas time is a social whirlwind, but I’d Final rehearsals for the dancers are adding the last say April, May and June - Spring - would also be in conten- show-stopping moves, designers are making last minute alterations to their amazing creations and the silent auction tion for the busiest time of the year. prizes are being prepared for exhibition. This edition of Grapevine is bursting with news and photos of all the social activities that members have been enjoying. The countdown is on! Look for yourself among the pages at St. Patrick’s Day Ball, I’m looking forward to seeing all the fabulous people I have the Girl’s Night Out and the BWA Ladies Spring Golf got to know and enjoy through the BWA on Saturday 6 Tournament and mark your diaries for our other upcoming May at the Shangri-La, for what is sure to be a night of fun, events that are advertised in these pages. flamboyance and flashdancers. As this edition goes to print, the organisers of BWA’s annual night of nights, The BWA Fashion Show, are madly making last minute preparations. grapevine@bwajakarta.org

Claire

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BWA COMMITEE 2017 - 2018 Honorary President Rachel Malik Chairwoman Heather Powell Vice-Chairwoman Janine Robinson Treasurer & General Secretary Helen Gerrard Grapevine Editor Claire Ruberu Social Welfare Coordinator Jackie Buchanan Newcomers’ Coordinators Helen Watkins Melissa Holck Sponsorship Coordinator Anne Aho-Eagling Membership Coordinator Lorraine Goring House Manager Louise Curtis Programmes Coordinator & Bazaar Leah Sudarto Events Coordinators Diana Grieger Noreen Hussein Website & Comms Coordinator Jane Forster General Members Claire Clarke Sibby Brunn

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From the Chairwoman April and May are two of the most action packed months on the BWA calendar and this year is no different. During April …. • We saw the re-launch of the BWA Playgroup. Sibby and Janine (our coordinators) have started to re-energise our play room and hosted a lovely Easter playgroup. • Friday dot painting classes continue to attract ladies who enjoy creating their individual pieces of art. You can drop in any time and don’t have to attend every week if this doesn’t suit you. • Mah-jong and Canasta ladies are a welcoming group and happily explain to newbies how to play. Come along next time and see if this is for you. • Great British Coffee Morning (GBCM) saw a strong turnout to hear Melbourne the Photographer explain how to take better photographs. • Casual coffees on Tuesday have also started up again so drop by between 9:30 and 12 noon to meet and chat. BWA also hosted a Ladies’ Golf Day at Matoa Nasional. Many thanks to all the players and volunteers who supported this annual competition. Also I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Debbie Manderson on behalf of the main committee for coordinating her 3rd golf tournament for BWA. You have done a fabulous job masterminding these events. And so on to MAY. This is the month of our biggest annual charity event and I hope you have your ticket for our 2017 Fashion Dance Show. This is the culmination of months of planning by over 80 volunteers. It is an incredible show of generosity by so many in terms of time and commitment. If you are unable to make it to the show this year please contact sponsorship@bwajakarta.org to find out how you can place your bid on the silent auction tables and to buy your raffle tickets. We have lots of great prizes. This month there will be plenty more opportunities to meet up with your friends. Mark your calendars for GBCM (2nd), Quiz (13th). Ladies’ lunch (16th) and of course last but no means least Bazaar (19th) come ready to shop until you drop. By supporting any of our events and activities you contribute directly to funding the Association and Social Welfare Projects. If you would like to learn more about any of the above please email bwa@bwajakarta.org or send on your suggestions of how to make BWA a community that works for you. See you very soon I hope.

Heather

- chairwoman@bwajakarta.org

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Helping Wisma Cheshire stay safe

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Social Welfare

How many of us have fire extinguishers or fire blankets in our homes? Even if we do, most of us probably don’t know how to use them correctly. During a recent review at some of the larger yayasans that BWA supports, we were shocked to see that most had no extinguishers or first aid boxes available. Even if they were available, they were often out of date, and staff members were not trained to use them. The situation was particularly worrying at the Wisma Cheshire home for disabled adults, where many residents are in wheelchairs and there are large stocks of flammable material such as wood and paint on site for making the beautiful dolls houses, castles and kitchens that Wisma sells. Thankfully, the BWA was able to work with a professional fire equipment company to ensure that the Wisma Cheshire home now has the right equipment to cope with an emergency. A team from the company came and surveyed the premises to assess the risk levels in each area and then installed the necessary equipment and signage. They then invited staff and residents along for a comprehensive training session at their headquarters. The hands-on session taught residents Helmi, Kabul and Yono and staff member Yadi how to use the equipment and blankets correctly for different sorts of fires. According to Helmi, the training was a great experience. “I think the fire rescue training is very important and very useful because the disaster can come any time in our life and we must be ready.” To complement the fire equipment and training, we wanted to provide first aid kits and training. Thankfully, in early March, we were able to provide on-site first aid training to staff and residents thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, RS Premier Bintaro who also donated a basic first aid kit. Dr. Lanny and two emergency response medics conducted a training session where they explained basic emergency responses including what to do if someone is bleeding, drowning or has broken bones. The team also demonstrated CPR and helped residents and staff members practise these skills so that they would have the confidence to put their knowledge to good use in an emergency. The training was extremely well received. Resident Kabul said “I learned a lot about first aid system and how to help other residents. Thank you to Dr. Lenny and the trainers!” The BWA hopes to be able to provide fire and first aid equipment and training for our other yayasans. By Sarah Chalmers Grapevine / May 2017 9

Feature

TIWAH

A Celebration of Death the Dayak Way Napin Dalin, the chief of Tewang Rangas Village, looked me straight in the eye and said, “The spirits of the dead are all around us. We must help their souls reach the highest place in heaven. The offerings that we make include the sacrifice of cows, chickens and pigs. These will please the ancestral spirits who guide our dead on their journey.” Then he smiled and his tone changed, “But we also need to celebrate with some baram – our locally brewed rice wine. A tiwah is a happy time and we celebrate to send the soul on its way to the supernatural world”. I was in Tewang Rangas Village in the province of Katingan, Central Kalimantan. It was a three-hour car journey from the capital of Palangkaraya, and in the heart of traditional Dayak country. The whole five days I was there, I heard shrieks of laughter and loud singing from dawn to dusk, and there was lots of activity based around ceremonial rituals. This all took place within the ceremonial grounds, while the villagers consumed copious amounts of baram. A tiwah is held in this area every year and recently the Government has provided funding to ensure this tradition continues. The tiwah ceremony is an integral part of the Kaharingan faith, which currently has around 300,000 loyal Dayak followers. This faith is only practised in Central Kalimantan. It is officially classified as Hindu so as to fall within one of the official religions of Indonesia. However, while there are some similarities with Bali Hinduism, it is a religion or faith in its own right. It is mostly practised by two Dayak tribes, the Dayak Ngaju and Dayak Katigan. 10

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A tiwah is effectively a second funeral. Tiwah rituals take place after a person dies, and the body has already been buried some time. Based on the belief that the spirit at first remains with the body in the lower realm a tiwah is held to send the soul to its ultimate higher resting place. Day one of a tiwah involves digging up the bones of the deceased. They are cleaned and placed temporarily in a small wooden coffin until day three. Then the bones are transferred to a sanding, a special mausoleum, alongside the bones of the family ancestors. The sanding is a very sacred place. Bad spirits are shooed away by masked dancers or Babukungs, who parade around the ceremonial area during the entire time of the funeral. The identity of the dancers is kept secret. When they get tired or need a rest, they are expected to go far away from the area and sleep alone in the forest. The children in Tewang Rangas are terrified of these Babukungs. I heard many excited screams as the Babukungs would creep up behind the little ones and scare them. While in Tewang Rangas, I met a most impressive 23-year old man, Apri. At the age of seven, he was chosen by the village council, with help from the ancestors, to be a priest. He was given the task of communicating with the spirits to find answers to questions and solutions to problems regarding the overall wellbeing and balance of the village and its inhabitants. Apri played a central role in the tiwah and

sat for long periods on the floor of the ceremonial house among bowls of rice, animal blood, coconuts, cigarettes, fruit and cows heads. He chanted ancient mantras as he communicated with the other world. He explained that everything attached to the pasar sawawulu, the tall bamboo structure, was to honour the dead. Every item had its meaning, including the lalsir (flags) which bring happiness to the dead spirits, and each colour in the flags held a distinct meaning. Despite the influence of other religions such as Islam and Christianity, the Kaharingan faith is still very strong. It has been boosted by the presence of an educational centre in Palangkaraya, which Apri attended for seven years. In 1981, after years of research, a 300-page book was written titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Study Book of the Kaharingan Religionâ&#x20AC;?. The book explains many of the beliefs and practices of this faith. The experience of attending a traditional tiwah in a tucked away little village in Central Kalimantan is something I shall never forget. I was warmly welcomed and included as one of the community. I slept on a mat on the floor of a family home. It was a real honour to learn first-hand about the culture, which is still steeped in ancient tradition, including storytelling, ritualistic dance, music and baram drinking. I felt very privileged to be part of their tiwah, a ceremony that has remained unaltered for hundreds of years.

Story and Photos by David Metcalf David Metcalf is leading a cultural group to Kalimantan May 19-24 and you are welcome to join. For more details: http://www.davidmetcalfphotography.com/package/ gawai-festival-colours-tradition-dance/ Grapevine / May 2017 11

The Designers Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists

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Kamawardhana Dhana, short for Kamawardhana, studied and graduated from the Fashion and Interior Department at the Bandung Design Center in 1990. After that he went to the Architecture Faculty at the Bandung National Institue of Technology. In 1991 he started working for several Indonesian Designers such as Ghea Fashion Studio, Ramil Embroidery, Carmanita and Nuna. In 1995 Dhana joined the garment industry as Principle Brand Concept at Oxa, Mgee, Hugo Sport and many more. In 2002 he started his own business DFI (Dhana Fashion Industry) and entered many fashion competitions and exhibitions, such as Mercedes-Benz Australia Fashion Week 2006, Asean Young Designers Contest 1990, Femina-Gadis Magz Contest 1991, Asia Designer for Paris Fashion Week 2005/2006 and became Winner of the Mercedes-Benz Asia Fashion Award in Singapore 2004/2005. DFI then changed into PT. DDI (Dhana Desain Indonesia) and he participated at NYNOW Spring 2016 and at the Indonesia Expo in New York that same year. • • •

PT DDI clothes are retailed through boutiques, agencies and local, domestic and international department stores. Clients are celebrities, artists, event organizers, corporate organizations, banks, department stores, government, property, retail, film & music industry, hotel/resto/cafe, travel agancies and more. PT DDI retail brands are: Fashion Fantasy, Hypnotized, JFR Kids, Rustle, Lamasda Hijab, City Merchandse, DFI Uniform / Sport and Adventure.

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Yurita Puji Agustina Yurita Puji Agustina was born in Bandung on 19 August 1985. She graduated in Bandung with a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at the University Catholic Parahyangan (UNPAR) and achieved her Master Degree for Gas Management from the University of Indonesia (UI) in Jakarta. Since she was young, she was interested and had a deep passion for the world of Fashion. Whilst undergoing her studies, she decided to study fashion from Intermodel Bandung, Sinly Bandung, Abineri Ang Jakarta and Estrelia Jakarta. She also became a member of APPMI and IWAPI with a position as Secretariat from South Jakarta. Workshop Jl. Terogong Raya No. 36 Jakarta Selatan

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Fame Agenda Fame Agenda was established in 2008 with its first store located in Melbourne Central, Melbourne CBD’s largest and busiest shopping centre. Fame Agenda’s design studio is now located in Flinders Lane, historically the centre of the rag trade in Melbourne and now the hub for edgy designer fashion within the Melbourne CBD. Fame Agenda Indonesia is a collaboration between the Australian head office and the Alleira Group to bring the label into Indonesia. It is now stocked in selected department stores in Indonesia including Galeries Lafayette, Metro and Centro. New outlet at QBig BSD City

Email: www.alleiraplaza.com

Kiky Adam The costume designer dancer Kiky Adam was born in Serang in the summer of 1988. After he graduated from high school he moved to Jakarta following his dreams and to build a career in the entertainment industry. He started off with his first passion, singing. Without a singing background he ventured into the lion’s den and enrolled into the singing competition ‘Indonesian Idol’. Kiky is a man of many talents. Even during Indonesian Idol, Kiky was already a passionate dancer. He took courses and had success. In 2011 Kiky danced the entire season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ as a professional dancer partnered to Cindy Bernadette. It didn’t stop there, because one of his other talents was still untouched. As a dancer, grace, elegance and movement are highly important. Just as important is the gear that comes with this sport. Kiky decided to explore the talent he inherited from his grandmother, who was a professional seamstress herself. For dancing costumes the looks are highly important. As a professional dancer himself he knows better than any other how a costume should move, look and feel on the body. Combining his passion for dancing and designing he hit the nail on the head. In the beginning of 2012 Kiky knew this was his destiny. Now 5 years later Kiky is admired by his constantly growing clientele, which is understandable, since he fully fulfills his clients wishes. And is that not what we all should go for? Jl. H. Muhi III No. 19 RT 11 - RW 0I. Pondok Pinang Kebayoran Lama - Jakarta Selatan Phone: +62 (0)21 7650459 Grapevine / May 2017

Laxmi Tailors Established in 1949, we have served our loyal clients with gratifying service in bespoke (custom) tailoring. Evolving from the conventional style of tailoring, we have been able to provide modern suiting with the best fabric options and superb cut and fit. Clients from all over the world delight at our vast fabric variety and comfortable shopping environment, combined with friendly services from our fabric consultants and experienced tailors. Bespoke tailoring at Laxmi Tailors is available for both men and women in the form of formal suits, sleek tuxedos, batik shirts, perfectly fitted shirts and pants, trendy sports jackets, fashionable overcoats and alterations. We also do office/house call service.

Yudhistiria Yudhistira is an Indonesian designer who started his label in 2002. His designs are an eclectic mix of funky luxe sportswear, sexy cocktail dresses, sumptuous ball gowns, and simple shift dresses that can take you from day to evening. His design skills extends to menswear, where his suits range from the traditional to the beautifully flamboyant which are not for the faint hearted! His suits also look fantastic on women. He does the preppy look too. His clientele includes the great and fabulous of the Jakarta hip scene, from artists to executives. Yudhistira Boutique Jl sulaiman no 38 AÂ Rawabelong Pasar Bunga Kebun Jeruk Jakarta Barat

Phone: +62 (0)21 22123622 +62 (0)8 2113629657 Email: Yudhistira2705@hotmail.com Instagram: @yudhistira_tyra

Make Up Artists Makeover Makeup Academy We are an upscale beauty school bringing modern makeup techniques to the industry. Our curriculum is a mix between Hollywood Glamour Makeup and Taiwanese Bridal Style. We offer classes for Professional Makeup Artists, Professional Hairstyling and Personal Beauty Class. Jl. Tanjung Duren Utara 4 No.455 Jakarta Barat E: makeoveracadamey@yahoo.com W: MakeoverMakeupAcademy.weebly.com F: MakeoverMakeupAcademy

Wink & Kiss Enhance your eyes with the most delicate and high quality false lashes THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO THE SOUL 3 unique looks for all occasions; Natural, Glamour and Party. Plus a specially designed 3-in-1 Combination set.Â Menara Kadin Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X-5 Kav2-3 Jakarta, Indonesia 12950 E: info@winkandkissbeauty.com W: www.winkandkissbeauty.com 14

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Hair Stylists

Alfons Salon Roberto Lorini of Alfons Hair and Beauty Room has been in the business for over 30 years. After having trained and worked in Milan he brought his expertise to Jakarta and is well known in both the expat and local communities for his skill and great service. Jl. Panglima Polim 9 Kebayoran Baru, JakartaÂ Selatan T: +62 (0)21 722 0416

Ama2Gee Ama2Gee offers an oasis of serenity to reward your beauty. It is a full service salon offering both hair and beauty treatments with a talented and experienced team. Essy, one of the senior hairdressers with years of experience, is widely renowned in the Jakarta expatriate and local communities. Gedung Mitra Hadi Prana Lt. 2 Jl. Kemang Raya 28-30 Jakarta Selatan T: +62 (0)21 719 4709/10

Feliz Feliz Boutique Salon is a firm fixture in the expatriate and local communities. Having trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles, London and Shanghai; nothing is more important than taking care of their clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hair and well being in a tranquil setting. Jl. Cilandak Tengah 3/3 Jakarta Selatan T: +62 (0)21 765 6525

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Grace Jonki Pitoi is internationally renowned and heads a team of 20 stylists, all with more than 10 years experience. They have worked with celebrities as well as TV and fashion shows, and are featured in many magazines. Jl. Kemang Selatan Raya No. 5-6 Jakarta Selatan T: +62 (0)21 781 0373 E: hairstudioGRACE@gmail.com

Tarra’s Salon The Indonesian and expat owned one stop salon caters to the local community. The highly experienced English speaking staff provides a full range of hair and beauty treatments to its clientele, which include cuts, color & highlights, conditioning treatments, full range of beauty treatments and massages. Jl. Benda Raya No. 1E Kemang Selatan T: +62 (0)818 089 90845

Jl. Bintaro Boulevard Ruko Emerald Avenue 1 A6, Sektor 9 Bintaro T: +62 (0)811 147 8452

W: www.tarrassalon.com

Member News

Eyewitness account... 2017 Fashion Show Rehearsal “I can´t stop the feeling so just dance, dance, dance, dance. I can´t stop the feeling so just dance, dance, dance, dance.” With that Justin Timberlake song in mind imagine the energy of the BSJ dance rehearsals for the 2017 Fashion Show! Six dance groups with 52 dancers - all of them volunteers practicing together in the gym. The place was buzzing with energy and filled with lots of laughter and happiness. But really the first thing that crossed my mind was: Wow, that is a lot of hard work and dedication I can see here. Think about it…have you ever tried to fill a song with 16

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choreography? I did - back in school when I was 15. We wanted to perform Janet Jacksons’ “If” on stage. And I can tell you, that song was suddenly very, very, very long. We eventually managed to fill two minutes and it took us weeks of practice and a lot of music videos to watch. And what these dancers and choreographers show is dancing on a totally different level. There are different styles to be seen like jazz, modern or contemporary. The dancers tell stories through dance and music about women in various situations of life with different emotions.

I certainly can’t wait to see it all come together on stage… with custom made outfits donated by Jakarta designers and fabulous hair and make-up created by Jakarta´s finest hairdressers and make-up artists. It is all super exciting – so my question to you is: Do you have your tickets yet? Because you are in for a fantastic show on May 6! In our next edition, see the transformation - a full album of photographs of all these fabulous people strutting their stuff and the colour, fun and spectacle of the 2017 BWA Fashion Show. By Diana Grieger

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Girl’s Night Out

Social Diary BWA

Lately, Hollywood’s version of a Girl’s Night Out depicts mild mannered mums beginning on an evening away from their busy careers and demanding children with a few glasses of white wine and pleasant exchanges with like-minded ladies. These calm scenes quickly spiral out of control with cringeworthy displays that border on lawlessness, chaos and a good dose of crass which leaves us, the viewers laughing out loud. So you perhaps think the British ladies and friends might tread similar paths on their nights out? Let loose, raise the roof, make it one to remember? You would be mistaken. The BWA have raised the bar. The last GNO was so sophisticated, so cultivated and so devoid of hooplah and hijinks even Carrie Bradshaw would have been dazzled. The venue was K22, the rooftop bar at The Fairmont Hotel. This place is Swish, with a capital S. It is chic, spacious and boasts spectacular views across Jakarta. Muted gold lighting, offset by the twinkling lights of the city below create an ambience that is unforced and stylish. One glance across the venue on entering and we were assured a night to encompass all that should be one for the ladies.

The BWA ladies were given the best seats in the house and were provided with very attentive service, making us feel special, our requests were no problem. BWA were presented with a special “Ladies’ Night” menu allowing us unlimited cocktails with the purchase of a bar snack. Really? Yes, really! The Lychee Martini was my favourite and although the sliders and beef rendang were tempting, the seafood tacos were the pick of the menu. The GNO’s are all about getting the girls out discovering all that Jakarta has to offer. BWA Events Coordinators Noreen and Diana work hard to discover some great secrets, diverse experiences and the best that night-time Jakarta has to offer. Take note when the dates are announced and consider joining in. It’s not just about the new friends, it’s also about exploring and making Jakarta your town. By Claire Ruberu

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St. Patrick’s Day Ball This year the St. Patrick’s Society of Jakarta hosted its annual St.Patrick’s Day Ball on the 18th of March. Guests were welcomed with an array of canapes provided by the Irish Embassy of Jakarta and drinks were served at what was a very inventive purpose built Irish pub named ‘An Síbín’ meaning ‘Illicit Whiskey’ . With the ring of the gong, the crowds proceeded to make their way into the themed ballroom with pots of gold chocolate and shamrocks adorning the tables. Every table was also laden with a selection of ‘Goodybags’, kindly donated by the numerous sponsors of the event as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey sponsored by Murphy’s Irish Pub. The evening continued with a stunning performance from the Rawinala Foundation, a home for children and adults with multiple-handicapped disabilities. Guests were treated to several Irish dancing performances given by both the Junior Jakarta dancers as well as the amazing Singapore dancers who returned for their third consecutive year, taking the evening by storm. Of course the evening would not have been complete without the extremely talented and limitless energy and commitment of the best Irish Trad band in Asia; ‘Craic A Tau’ who won the evening with folk and modern Irish songs. The evening came to a close with the sounds and joy of ‘Centre Stage’ and the bar had well and truly run dry. The St.Patrick’s Day Charity Ball is one of the most anticipated events of the Jakarta Social scene and this year’s ball was no exception. A special thanks to our top sponsors this year; Guinness, Asian Tigers, Now Jakarta and Murphy’s Irish Pub. By Claire Fitzpatrick

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A Journey Bespoke Feature Aah, Jamu I recall my first experience making it for myself with the aid of my Pembantu (Housekeeper) Ibu T. I had acquired the recipe for Jamu Kunyit Asam and Ibu T, who had experience with making this type of Jamu using a cobek ulek-ulek (Indonesian mortar and pestle). She helped me peel and chop the ingredients and prepare the liquid portion of the Jamu. To speed up the process, we used my blender. I had started the process of pulverising the ingredients with some of the liquid when I realised that I was going to be late to a meeting. Ibu T offered to finish for me using the blender. Giving her a quick lesson on how to use the blender, I ran out the door. A few hours later I returned to my house. Lined up neatly in the fridge were three bottles filled with bright orange Jamu. I felt so proud of our first batch and I gave a bottle to Ibu T. A little later, when Ibu T had gone home for the day, I happened to notice a fine orange pulpy film over the music speaker in my kitchen. Hmm… Curious! Looking further, I found orange spots of dried pulp on the toaster, the bench top and over the kettle. Looking up I saw a blast of orange spray had dried on the ceiling, directly above where the blender had been. Oh dear! I suddenly realised what must have happened. Poor Ibu T. She had forgotten to put the lid on the blender (or did not put it on firmly). A flick of the switch and it would have rained Jamu!!! To this day, we have never spoken of the suspected Jamu Apocalypse. And almost 3 years on, we still work as a team to make Jamu - Ibu T washes and peels the ingredients and I blend and sieve the mixture. It’s a good arrangement (and Ibu T still receives a bottle of Jamu for her efforts!).

What is Jamu? Jamu is the traditional medicine of Indonesia. Predominantly a herbal medicine, it is made from natural ingredients. Although it can be found throughout Indonesia, it is most prevalent on the island of Java. Jamu and Jakarta Every morning throughout the neighbourhoods of Jakarta, women can be seen carrying baskets on their backs or on bikes containing bottles filled with various concoctions. These ladies known as Mbok Jamu (female Jamu sellers), cover their daily route calling ‘Jamu’ as they go. Their customers emerge from houses or from behind kaki-lima (food carts) to receive their daily tonic. This transaction normally involves some friendly conversation regarding health issues. This assists the Jamu lady to select the right bottles, blending the most appropriate recipe for the customer.

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What are the traditional ingredients of Jamu? The abundant tropical forests of Java provided the original healers with a diverse range of ingredients such as local indigenous flowers, leaves, roots and barks. Ginger, Javanese turmeric, tamarind, galangal and cardamom, are the most popular ingredients in Jamu. The use of beras (uncooked rice) features in some recipes and occasionally some recipes call for the use of animal products such as goat’s bile. Theory of Jamu prescription Traditional Indonesian healers define health as a balance between the extremes of hot & cold, and dry & wet. If one’s body becomes too hot, for example during time of fever, cooling vegetables and herbs are prescribed. In contrast, spices are used when the body needs warming, as is the case when one is experiencing a cold. An experienced Jamu practitioner will be able to prescribe a remedy for just about any ailment or complaint. When and where did Jamu originate? It is believed that Jamu originated in the Mataram Kingdom some 1300 years ago. The Mataram (or Medang Kingdom) was a Javanese Hindu–Buddhist kingdom which existed between 8th and 10th Century in Central Java.

An Introduction to Jamu - And How to Make Your Own Recipe for Jamu Kunyit Asam Ingredients (Enough for 7+ mornings) 1 L fresh water (900ml cold, 100ml hot) 150g turmeric 20g kaempferia galanga/kencur 20g curcuma zedoaria/white turmeric 100g tamarind paste (dissolve this in some hot water) 50 - 100g palm sugar (adjust to taste) Small pinch of salt 2 - 3 large bottles, sterilised Method 1. Remove all skin from the fresh roots and wash thoroughly in fresh water. 2. Chop into small pieces and place in blender (Do this step in batches to keep the volume manageable). 3. Blend until a smooth consistency is achieved (Add a little fresh water to create a paste). Continue until all the root ingredients have been processed. Set aside. 4. Into a cup add the tamarind paste. Dissolve the paste in a few tablespoons of boiling water. If the paste still contains the tamarind seeds, strain the solution to separate the seeds. Keep the liquid and set aside. 5. Into a large bowl pour 100ml hot water. Add the palm sugar and salt, stirring to dissolve. Add the remaining 900ml of water as well as the tamarind solution. Stir to mix thoroughly. 6. Add the root mixture from blender to liquid mixture from previous step, mixing well. 7. Using a large, fine sieve, strain the mixture to separate out the liquid from the pulpy solid, collecting the liquid in a bowl. The use of the back of a large spoon to squeeze out all the liquid will speed up this process. 8. Using a funnel, pour the Jamu liquid into sterilised bottles 9. Drink a small glass-full each morning. Benefits of Jamu Kunyit Asam: This is a traditional Jamu recipe known for its properties of blood cleansing, removal of body odour, improvement of circulation and reduction of pain during menstruation. The turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and also contains high levels of anti-oxidants. The tamarind is known to ease stomach discomfort and aid digestion.

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Social Diary BWA

Coffee Morning

The most recent GBCM was held at BWA House on April 4. We were delighted to have a great turnout - about 35 ladies joined us. As well as lots of long time members we welcomed several non members - some to their very first BWA event. The main attraction of the morning was a talk by the ever popular photographer, Melbourne who has been living and working in Jakarta for over 14 years. He is well known for his group walking tours, holidays and teaching workshops. His is the go-to name if you want to improve your photography skills and see some of the real Indonesia. Melbourne shared a couple of tips on how to instantly improve the quality of your pictures. He advised how changing the depth of field can make a huge difference. He also explained how we rely so much on auto focus that we are losing control of our own pictures. By changing the focus manually you change the story you are telling. After the How-To part of the presentation Melbourne showed us a wonderful montage of his photography. His portfolio includes a variety of colourful kampungs around Jakarta and their inhabitants. He also showed Chinatown, Kota Tua and its squares and the many food stalls and shophouses. The amount of history and social interest contained in a single shot was astonishing. He told us some lovely stories about the very positive reactions of the characters he shoots on his tours. They like to have copies of the pictures each time - and issue stern admonitions if these are forgotten! We also saw pictures from further afield in Indonesia - such as horsemen on the Bromo savannah, Pacu Jawi in Sumatra and Tana Toraja. More exotic still were tours of Africa and the Middle East, Mongolia’s golden eagles and their handlers and Rajasthani palaces. It was a feast for the eyes, indeed! 26

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We also had the opportunity to shop at stalls provided by Vie for Living, Lief Java and the Paraplegia People Community (I got a wonderful recycled bag made of coffee packets) Our chairwoman, Heather, announced upcoming dates for the diary and there were lots of lovely raffle prizes. All in all a great time was had. • Our next GBCM will be held at 9.30am on May 2 followed by June 6 • Contact Melbourne at melbournethephotographer. com for details of courses and tours Keep an eye on BWA Events for our own private 4 hour photography course By Jane Forster

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“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”... Spring Golf Tournament

Ladies’ Golf Day The BWA Spring Ladies’ Golf Tournament in aid of BWA Social Welfare charities was another huge success - especially in enthusiasm, support and fun! The Tournament was held in perfect weather conditions at Matoa Golf Course on 20 April.

Debbie Manderson put another great tournament together for the BWA, ensuring a golf day to remember. All the teams got into the spirit and fashions of the eighties, customising their golf gear to reflect the era of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Grease. Debbie, who has managed BWA golf days for the last three golf tournaments, said, “ I like to have a theme for the day. It definitely makes it more colourful and creates a less competitive, more fun day, encouraging more people to join in.”

For the first time, Debbie introduced new games to the field - Foot Ball on hole 8, Wellie Throwing Champion on hole 15 and the BWA Ball Challenge. This added extra prize categories to the delight of the players. Old favorites were added again - The Pool Cue Putt and the choice of Beat the Pro or Hire the Pro. Thanks to our pro Jamie Whenman from The Leadbetter Golf Academy who gave away free lessons to the ladies. There were at least nine prize categories for a field of 27 golfers - very good odds to win something. The team prizes were beautiful dishes, provided by Vie for Living and wonderful hampers from Lane Moving. After a few hours playing the green rolling hills of the course, enjoying the provided snacks and drinks and laughing at the golfing games, the players relaxed with a buffet lunch provided by the generous BWA sponsors. No golf tournament is complete without winners and awards were announced for best dressed, place holders, nearest to the pin and longest drive, among others. And finally thank you to our golfers and the BWA volunteers! It was a another great BWA event! Please support our sponsors by visiting their venues and buying their services and products. We want them to keep coming back. By Claire Ruberu

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“76 Yellow!!!”...”Oh that’s me!!!” I shouted, jumping up to claim my prize. A promising, heavy, white envelope was handed to me, a handshake, a photo and only then was I able to take a peek inside. A two night stay for two people at the Amala Spa Resort in Seminyak, Bali! What a treat! I wasted no time in booking our luxury weekend getaway and decided to book an extra night....why not?! Online booking was a breeze and the staff were helpful and friendly through our exchanged emails. Our Amala weekend away soon came around and after a short flight we were greeted at the airport by a very courteous driver and whisked off to our destination. A twenty minute drive later we turned into a leafy driveway on the outskirts of Seminyak town center. A very warm welcome from the staff on reception informed us of all the treats we could partake of as part of our package; a Balinese massage, a personal butler, in room dining should we choose, complimentary breakfast and soft drinks plus car service into Seminyak at any time. The resort had also very generously given us a double upgrade to their premier residence...I could barely contain myself! We were guided through the resort along a pretty walkway and through double wooden doors into what I can only

describe as an oasis. Completely private, there was a large swimming pool with a Balinese cabana at the far end, decking with sun beds and a garden with a blossoming frangipani tree all overlooked by a large two story, open sided house. A very generous open plan luxurious living and dining room lead onto a fully fitted kitchen at one end. Upstairs was a large sitting area and balcony overlooking the pool plus two large ensuite bedrooms. The master suite was on the ground floor overlooking the pool, draped in fine white netting was a rather lovely four poster bed, old wooden flooring lead to a dressing room and a bathroom with a roll top bath...bliss! The next day we took advantage of our complimentary massages in the tranquil spa. My husband was a little apprehensive but 10 minutes into the treatment I could hear him gently snoring...needless to say we booked another massage the next day. In need of a relaxing break we actually only ventured into Seminyak in the evenings, our days spent reading, swimming, snoozing and making our way through the cocktail menu. The Amala Spa Resort certainly worked for us and we promise to return. By Helen Watkins Grapevine / May 2017

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Depression is more than feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. More than 300 million people suffer with depression according to the WHO. It is the leading cause for mental and physical disability. What would you do when you are feeling low in Jakarta? Most people have periods of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel sad for weeks or months. Some people think depression is not a genuine health condition. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression isn’t a sign of weakness or something you can stop by “pulling yourself together”. With the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery. How to tell if you have depression

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Depression cause a wide variety of symptoms. Some people have lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have feelings of anxiety. You can have physical symptoms like feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, lack of appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains. The symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal. Most people experience feelings of stress, unhappiness or anxiety during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression. When to see a doctor It’s important to seek help from your doctor (read GP) if you think you may be depressed. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery. What causes depression? Sometimes there’s a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or even having a baby, can bring it on.

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People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason. Everyone can get depressed. If you are not sure about your feelings or if you have any concerns about your low mood, you should talk to your trusted medical practitioner. He or she can address any physical issues and he should be able to recognize true depression. Treating depression

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Treatment for depression can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medication. If you have mild depression, your doctor may suggest watchful waiting. They may also suggest lifestyle measures such as exercise. Talking therapies are used for mild depression that isn’t improving or moderate depression. Antidepressants are also sometimes prescribed. For moderate to severe depression, a combination of talking therapy and antidepressants is often recommended. If you have severe depression, you may be referred to a specialist mental health team for intensive specialist talking treatments and prescribed medication. Start by talking to your GP. He or she should have the skills to diagnose you and to make a management plan for you. Living with depression Many people with depression benefit by making lifestyle changes. Reading a selfhelp book can help you gain a better understanding about what causes you to feel depressed. Sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation can also be very supportive. If you are in doubt or if you want to know more talk to your doctor. Find a clinic that you are comfortable with to discuss these matters. You can also try Good Practice Clinic. Look us up on www.goodpractice.co.id or call 021 7183140.

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