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China’s largest ever Picasso exhibition opens BEIJING - The largest Picasso exhibition ever held in China opens on Saturday, featuring more than 100 works -- many of them from the artist’s early years.

The “Birth of a Genius” exhibition brings together the best of the Picasso Museum Paris, Laurent Le Bon, the museum’s president told AFP. Featured works include paintings, sculptures and drawings, and are accompanied by photos of the young Pablo in Barcelona and Paris.

The first Picasso exhibition in China was held in 1983, timed to coincide with a Beijing visit by then French president Francois Mitterrand. Just 33 pieces of art were put on display.

This year’s exhibition, which runs until September 1 at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, focuses on the artist’s first 30 years.

“We have tried to show the great masterpieces like the blue Self Portrait, for example, that hardly ever leave the museum, and display them alongside a more multidisciplinary Picasso,” Le Bon said.

The Spanish artist’s “blue period” from 1901 to 1904, which focused especially on the poor and marginalised, such as prostitutes and drunks, features prominently in the selected works, added exhibition curator Emilia Philippot.

“These are very political subjects in a way,” she said.

Transporting all the works to China brought its own challenges.

The insurers for the works, which are valued at more than 800 million euros ($900 million) insisted that the pieces travel on seven separate planes, the organisers said. (afp)

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Inductee Missy Elliott speaks onstage during the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 50th Annual Induction And Awards Dinner at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 13, 2019 in New York City.

Rapper Missy Elliott inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Missy Elliott has become the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Fighting back tears, Melissa Elliott -- her real name -- received the honor Thursday night from Queen Latifah, a rap pioneer from the previous generation.

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This picture taken on June 14, 2019 shows staff member looking back during an exhibition “Picasso Birth of a Genius” at an art gallery in Beijing.

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Earlier, the academy broadcast a video in which former first lady Michelle Obama said she is a fan of Elliott, who is 47.

Singer Lizzo and rapper Da Brat paid tribute to Elliott by performing some of her songs. Before Elliott, two other rappers had made it into the hall of fame: Jermaine Dupri last year and Jay-Z in 2017.

Elliott first tasted success as a producer and writer for other artists before launching a solo career.

Working with producer Timbaland, who shaped some of Elliott’s hip hop and R&B music in the 1990s, she performed with Aaliyah and Destiny’s Child.

Also with Timbaland, Elliott released her first album, entitled

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“Supa Dupa Fly” in 1997. Her song “The Rain” made her a rap star.

She had a series of hit albums and songs in the 1990s, such as “Work It,” “Hot Boyz” and “Get Ur Freak On,” often recorded with other bigname artists. At Thursday’s ceremony the Songwriters Hall of Fame also honored five other creators, including singer Yusuf, formerly known as Cat Stevens, who penned such classics as “Wild World.”

Justin Timberlake received a special prize, the Contemporary Icon Award, which celebrates giants of contemporary music. (afp)

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially opened the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI

Jokowi opens BAF XLI

Spread the spirit of peace and tolerance

DENPASAR - President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, officially opened the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI as well as released the BAF parade in front of the Bajra Sandi Monument at Niti Mandala Renon, Denpasar, on Saturday (Jun. 15). This time Jokowi did not only take First Lady Iriana but also his son and daughter, namely Gibran Rakabuming and Kahiyang Ayu, his daughter- and son-in-law Selvi Ananda and Bobby Nasution as well as his grandchildren, Sedah Mirah Nasution (Kahiyang-Bobby’s son) and Jan Ethes (Gibran-Selvi’s son) who were following their grandfather’s fame. The presence of Jan Ethes and Sedah Mirah seemed to be a sign that Jokowi is trying to introduce a noble Balinese culture as one of the wealth of the Indonesian people.

The BAF usually and officially opened at the Ardha Candra Amphitheater, this year was opened in front of Bajra Sandi Monument, Niti Mandala Renon Denpasar.

The opening was simultaneously coupled with the release of the art parade. Upon arriving at the parade area, Jokowi accompanied by

Minister of Education and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Governor of Bali Wayan Koster, and Chairman of the Bali House of Representatives I Nyoman Adi Wiryatama was welcomed and accompanied by a row of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers. Meanwhile, the First Lady Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo ar-

rived first accompanied by Mrs. Putri Suastini Koster.

“Punapi gatrane? Becik nggih?

Dumugi para semeton rahajeng sareng sami? (How are you? Are you fine? Hopefully, you are all in good condition),” said Jokowi in Balinese language when greeting the public.

After greeting the community in Balinese language, Jokowi said he did not want to linger in giving a speech because the governor of Bali had previously given a very clear remark regarding the BAF. “By asking for the blessing of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God), this afternoon I open and release the 41st Bali Arts Festival 2019 parade,” he declared.

Apparently Jokowi did not immediately hit the kulkul (wooden split drum). But first of all, he expressed his gratitude or matur suksma and had time to ‘recount’ that he had enough difficulty in reciting the ‘thank you’ in Balinese language.

“It happens because we have

more than 1,100 regional languages. So, please forgive me if I’m wrong, especially when expressing matur suksema is very difficult for me. It always goes wrong,” he explained and then hit the kulkul marking the official opening of the BAF as well as the release of the art parade.

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Ferry Pier in Sanur expected to be realized soon

DENPASAR - The Indonesia Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) of Denpasar Chapter hoped that the crossing pier in Sanur could be realized soon considering the higher tourist visits to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.

Chairperson of PHRI Denpasar, Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra, when met in the gathering with the theme of Denpasar as the Champion at Griya Santrian Hotel & Resort, Sanur, on Friday (Jun. 14), said the presence of ferry pier in Sanur is very necessary in an effort to support smooth transportation and tourism in Denpasar. On that account, crossing pier in Sanur is expected to be realized soon.

“Until now, the ferry pier is not available so when there are foreign guests going to Nusa Lembongan, they often become wet to get on board. This condition is certainly very unfortunate, especially Sanur as a tourism area in Denpasar,” he said.

There are approximately one million tourists a year crossing to Lembongan through Sanur area. Without standardization from the crossing side, it will certainly be detrimental to the future in tourism development.

“With the presence of crossing pier, indirectly there will be an arranged room serving as a lounge for prospective passengers, put things down and prevent slums,” he explained.

Related to this matter, he acknowledged there is information regarding the planned construction of the crossing pier. There are three construction piers launched by central government. One of them is at Sunrise, Sanur, which until now is still awaiting the process.

Meanwhile, Head of the Denpasar Tourism Office, Dezire Mulyani, said that all parties have indeed expected the presence of crossing pier in Sanur. However, there are several issues related to the authority of the sea because the authority lies in the province so that it needs to get permission. Likewise the authority of sea transportation lies in the ministry. “So far, the crossing pier is actually supported by the province,” he said.

Nevertheless, in an effort to support tourism in Sanur, there is currently a plan to revitalize or develop the Sanur area. The revitalization includes the road arrangement and bicycles, street lighting, rest areas, signposts and others. “To that end, we hope the support of hoteliers and community in Sanur so that the arrangement plan can run,” she said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, when met on another occasion said that Sanur crossing pier had been planned in the past because the number of tourists every day crossing to Nusa Penida is very large, reaching 6,00010,000 per day.

At present, it is said to be a government priority program. He hoped the crossing pier can be quickly realized because the pier location has several choices.

The Sanur pier will be connected to the pier on Nusa Penida. To realize the pier, he said that studies--including analysis of environmental impact (AMDAL) and so on--are needed. In addition, technically, the direction of ocean currents and so on must also be studied, so that it can choose the right location.

“I did not know the obstacles, whether it happened due to location problems or the licensing procedure.

We don’t know, but let’s leave them all behind. Let’s leave them all so that it can quickly be realized,” he suggested. (kmb42)

Modernizing Bali’s Sukawati market on President’s agenda

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is keen on streamlining the Sukawati Market in Gianyar, Bali, to become a modern public marketplace through the application of sound management to support numerous merchants and surrounding communities.

“It must be a modern folk market with good management,” President Jokowi remarked while reviewing the Sukawati Market on Jalan Ciung Wanara, Sukawati Sub-district, Gianyar District, Bali, on Friday.

During the review of the market’s A, B, and C blocks where revitalization is planned, Gianyar District Head I Made Mahayastra ushered the head of state, who was accompanied by several officials comprising Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Presidential Communications Team member Ari Dwipayana, and Head of the President’s Special Staff, Johan Budi SP. During the review, Jokowi informed reporters of the development of the Sukawati Market relocation project.

The president remarked that funds for the project reached Rp89 billion derived from the state budget and Rp3.9 billion from the regional budget.

“The Sukawati market has been relocated, and I think this month, the tender would have been completed, and the proj-

ect would be immediately implemented.

This costs Rp89 billion sourced from the state budget and Rp3.9 billion from the regional budget. We are optimistic that the project would be finished this year, and all will be completed next year,” he stated.

The former Jakarta governor is upbeat that following revitalization, the Sukawati Market will, beyond doubt, become a clean and well-organized market to offer greater comfort to visitors at the market that is over three decades old.

“Not visiting Sukawati when you are in Bali is like you have yet to go to Bali.

You have to come here for shopping,” he emphasized.

Jokowi also remarked that the market had been supporting 1,700 traders who he viewed as being extraordinary. Jokowi admitted to having visited Sukawati Market several times along with his wife Iriana.

“Supporting 1,700 traders, it is extraordinary. I do not know how many times I have come here,” he affirmed.

“This must be a modern, well-orga-

nized, and well-managed public market, with parking lots in the basement for 150 cars. “In the past, finding a parking lot was very difficult,” he recalled.

On the same occasion, the president added that in the coming five years, traditional market revitalization programs will continue to be implemented, with targets that are approximately the same as the past five years.

“We have built over five thousand big markets and 8,900 village markets.

In future, we will continue to develop the markets as meeting places of sellers, buyers, farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen. Markets in Indonesia must live,” Jokowi stated.

Jokowi and First Lady Iriana spent time interacting with people and traders in the market. Several of them tried to approach and call for the president. Jokowi and Iriana took several photographs with the people. On the occasion, both also shopped for fruits, including Balinese salak (snakefruit/ zalacca) and watermelon (citrullus lanatus).

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Liang Coffee Bali, coffee shop based on Balinese philosophy HAVEN’T you got a fantastic place to drink coffee? If not, simply try to drink coffee at Liang Coffee Bali located at Jalan Raya Dalung Permai Block C No 25, Dalung village, North Kuta, Badung. The coffee shop launched by two Balinese youths, namely Putu Sumardiana and Ida Putu Arisudana on Friday (Jun. 14), does not only serve delicious coffee, but also offers Balinese philosophy with the concept of Tri Hita Karana.

Some of its flagship menus are the Liang Ice Coffee, Blueberry, Chizzu, Aiceepresso, Lemon Drop and Rose Tea for cold drinks.

Meanwhile, hot drink menus include Espresso, Doppio Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino and Latte.

This coffee shop is also equipped with Wi-Fi access as well as Grab and Go booth. “We want to provide a sustainable balance through coffee and special place featuring balanced values,” said Sumar and Ari as the owner.

The philosophy is used in every way in running this coffee shop business starting from compounding to selecting ingredients to the storehouse. By that way, they can provide different tastes and place to enjoy specialty of coffee. “We want to try this business and prioritize Bali products, so that special coffee beans are brought in from Kintamani. They are Arabica and Robusta, respectively amounting to 50 percent, so they offer different tastes,” said the tourism workers.

Ari said the mushrooming of coffee shops in Bali is the extension of coffee having become a part of the lifestyle to the millennial generations. Therefore, Liang Coffee Bali is expected to be the third favorite venue after home and school to spend their time. “Majority of Balinese youth continue to be absorbed in the same field. We are also part of them, but with the entrepreneurial spirit and the development of coffee scene. We are

starting this business to be able to turn independent,” he said.

At least, there are six types of coffee that can be tasted at Liang Bali Coffee. Of course, it feels very distinctive and has advantages over the other coffee ice. The six types of Liang Coffee use original cinnamon sugar. If you drink it, it feels sour at first, but the longer the taste becomes sweeter. When tasting the ice coffee, initially it feels very bitter, after continuing to drink it will taste sweet and delicious. “This is the first cafe shop. Hopefully, we can open a branch,” hoped Ari. According to him, choosing the location in Dalung had already been conducted with a previous survey.

This area is a comfortable hangout for school and college segment.

“We also adjust to the occupants of this area, namely young people, so that it is open from 10:00 until 22:00. The price is very affordable, ranging from IDR 13,000 to IDR 25,000,” he concluded. (kmb)

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10 breathtaking Swiss alpine areas in the Bernese Oberland Region that inspired literary greats THE spectacular alpine region of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland has proved the inspiration behind many timeless poems, novels and even films.

Two and a half hours from Zürich airport by train, the Bernese Oberland has, for centuries, spurred writers from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, JRR Tolkien and Lord Byron to Johann Goethe and Ian Fleming to reach for their pens and rhapsodise about the most breathtaking mountainous area on the continent.

Here are the top 10 places in the Bernese Oberland that have inspired the literary greats. Miss them at your peril!

1. The Reichenbach Falls Perhaps the most celebrated literary location in the Alps, the Reichenbach Falls in the Hasli Valley is where Conan Doyle set the climactic struggle between the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his arch nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.

The dramatic fight saw them both plunge into the ferocious waterfall to a (seemingly) certain death. Much to Dr Watson’s shock, Holmes miraculously reappeared in London three years later.

Standing at the top of the aweinspiring 250-metre-high waterfall, it is very easy to see how it fired up the author’s imagination. If you fell into what Watson memorably described as “the dreadful cauldron”, there would be no chance of you coming back.

The Reichenbach Falls is now a site of pilgrimage for Sherlock fans from every corner of the globe.

Every year the Sherlock Holmes Society meets in full period costume on 4 May, the day Sherlock “died”, to commemorate their hero.

2. Meiringen In 1891 Conan Doyle spent

several days at the Hotel des Alpes in Meiringen, which commands a fabulous view of the waterfall. It is here that he found his inspiration for the climactic scene of “The Final Problem”, which was published two years later.

In the story, Holmes and Watson spend the night before his “death” in the Englischer Hof Hotel in Meiringen. Holmes’s presence in the pretty Alpine village – which also claims to be the place where the egg-based dessert, meringue, was invented – has been memorialised with a pub called the Sherlock Lounge, a statue of the great sleuth, a type of fondue (!) and only the second Sherlock Holmes Museum in the world (after the one in Baker Street in London.)

The museum in Meiringen is notable for its exact reconstruction of Holmes and Watson’s sitting room.

3. The Lauterbrunnen Valley Tolkien visited the astonishing Lauterbrunnen Valley in 1911.

With its sheer cliff walls and 72 thunderous waterfalls, it possesses a compelling, primal beauty.

Many people imagine that Tolkien was inspired by New Zealand, which provided such a splendid backdrop in Peter Jackson’s films, but in fact he utilised the Alps as the basis for his fictional Middle Earth.

It is no surprise that the author employed the ethereal Lauterbrunnen Valley as the model for the heavenly Rivendell, the home of Elrond and his council, in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

4. The Jungfrau Mountain Range The three mighty peaks overlooking Lauterbrunnen Valley inspired Tolkien for his creation of the epic 4000-metre-high mountains above Khazad-dum, the dwarf colony in The Lord of the Rings.

In the book, the Silberhorn is

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Mass Pendet and Baris Dance accompany president

Asked suddenly, preparation only lasts for two weeks

DENPASAR - Hundreds of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers welcomed and accompanied the arrival of Indonesian President Joko Widodo before opening and releasing the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI parade last Saturday (Jun. 15). After the president sat down on the honorary stage, the dancers from SMKN 3 Sukawati vocational school danced beautifully. People might not know if the performance of Pendet Dance and the mass Baris Dance were previously requested suddenly.

referred to as Silvertine or Celebdil, the Rottalhorn is called Caradhras and the magnificent Jungfrau is named Fanuidhol or Cloudyhead, as its summit is shrouded in clouds.

When he departed the region, Tolkien wrote that, “I left the view of Jungfrau with deep regret.” The peaks also feature in JK Rowling’s 2018 Harry Potter prequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (a name taken from a nearby Swiss Alpine village.)

ished when it was spotted by the movie’s location scouts, and the producers paid for it to be completed so they could use it in the film. Standing at nearly 3000 metres above sea level, the Piz Gloria is now one of the world’s highest revolving restaurants, and features a permanent 007 exhibition.

What do the staff at the Piz Gloria say to you when you arrive?

We have been expecting you, Mr Rampton.

5. The Jungfrau Railway During the summer of 1911, Tolkien also witnessed the construction of the astounding Jungfrau Railway. He saw the workers drilling an incredible 7 km tunnel through the north face of the Eiger and the neighbouring mountain, Moench.

The Jungfraujoch, the terminus at the summit, sits at 3454 m above sea level and is the highest train station in Europe. Tolkien transposed the amazing construction of the Jungfrau Railway to the interlaced tunnels of the Mines of Moria in The Lord of the Rings.

7. Lauterbrunnen Village The village of Lauterbrunnen was also the location for many celebrated scenes from the 1969 Bond movie, including sequences involving a stock car race, an ice rink, a telephone box and a railway station.

The village also inspired the visiting Byron to write the poem, “Manfred”: “No eyes but mine now drink this sight of loveliness; I should be sole in the sweet solitude, and with the spirit of the place divide.”

6. Piz Gloria One of the most famous James Bond villain’s lairs is the Piz Gloria at the top of the Schilthorn mountain in Muerren. This is Ernst Blofeld’s Alpine hideaway in the book and film of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

007 (played by George Lazenby, in his only outing in the role) goes undercover and infiltrates the allergy clinic which is a front for Blofeled’s HQ. However, Bond’s cover is blown when he is caught seducing women!

The building was only half fin-

8. The Staubbach Falls Lauterbrunnen village is the site of The Staubbach Falls as well.

Falling from some 300 metres, this dazzling cataract is the highest free flowing waterfall in Switzerland.

In the summer, warm winds agitate the waters so that they swirl in all directions. These sunlit droplets give the waterfall its name, as the word “Staub” means dust in German.

Goethe came to the waterfall in 1779 and was so moved that he wrote a poem, “Gesang der Geister ueber den Wassern” (Spirit Song About the Waters), that made it world-famous.

A classic of German culture, the

poem acted like an 18th-century Instagram post and drew visitors from all over the globe. The poem is now inscribed on a stone at the foot of the waterfall.

9. Grosse Scheidegg Goethe also wrote memorably about Grosse Scheidegg, a majestic mountain pass reachable via a long track uphill from Grindelwald.

The poet came to the Jungfrau region in 1779 to escape from romantic woes back in Germany. He spent four weeks trekking in the area and particularly loved Grosse Scheidegg. He wrote a lot about the fearsome peaks that tower above it, the Wetterhorn and the Schreckhorn.

The latter translates as “Terror Mountain”, which sounds about right! In addition, Goethe waxed lyrical about the nearby Eiger, also the location of a rather less highbrow work of art, the 1975 movie, The Eiger Sanction starring Clint Eastwood.

10. Hotel Rosenlaui Goethe got about a bit in the Bernese Oberland. He also stayed at the renowned Hotel Rosenlaui, right by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge. This remote hotel a few miles outside Meiringen has over the past two and a half centuries also played host to an array of other literary greats, including Conan Doyle, Tolstoy, Mark Twain and Friedrich Nietzsche.

In “The Final Problem,” Holmes and Watson reserve rooms there (although, sadly, Holmes never gets to enjoy its charms). Hotel Rosenlaui is a gorgeous Belle Epoque establishment with more than a hint of Hotel Grand Budapest about it. (net)

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Hundreds of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers welcomed and accompanied the arrival of Indonesian President Joko Widodo before opening and releasing the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI parade last Saturday (Jun. 15).

“This is a sudden request, so the preparation only lasted about two weeks,” said the Chairperson of the Dance Study Program of SMKN 3 Sukawati Gianyar, Siluh Putu Adi Indrayani, on the sidelines of the parade.

According to Siluh, it is the first time for the SMKN 3 Sukawati to be involved in the parade.

By and large, this school only participated in the performance at the Bali Art Center, especially at the closing of the BAF. Though requested instantly, the fairly short preparation was not an obstacle to display the best performance.

Moreover, the appearance of the students was witnessed directly by the number one person of this country. “For children, dancing is indeed their field. So, we just need to adjust the composition,” she explained.

To appear in the parade, Siluh stated that students had been given makeover since 07:00.

They even arrived in Denpasar around 11:00 or three hours before the BAF parade commenced. (kmb32)

Parade property still uses Styrofoam

Gianyar looks different with sarad cakes

DENPASAR - Property of the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) parade has not fully used eco-friendly materials. For example, some contingents still made their district logo from Styrofoam. In general, the property has indeed been dominated by natural materials such as fresh coconut and flowers. Meanwhile, the property of honorary stage has been made from eco-friendly materials.

“So, it can’t be completely applied. Indeed, it very much depends on the contingent itself. But in general, the eco-friendly materials are far more dominant,” said Head of the Bali Culture Service, I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana amid the Bali Arts Festival XLI parade in front of the Bajra Sandi Monument, Renon, Denpasar, on Saturday (Jun. 15).

Kun admitted to have confirmed several heads of district culture office whose contingents are still using Styrofoam, mainly for district

/ municipality logo. Actually such property was once used last year. In this year’s BAF it is used again for reasons of restricted funds.

“In the future, it must be better.

So, what we have agreed should be used as a platform to organize the parade so as to be more ecofriendly,” he added.

Sarad cakes Gianyar district is a contingent having fully used eco-friendly properties. For the decoration of coach carrying the gamelan instrument seemed to have applied decorative materials from young coconut leaves and flowers. The most interesting is the district logo, made from sarad cakes commonly used to fill in banten or ritual oblations.

“The making of sarad cakes only took us three days. We should do it all the night long, where we could

not sleep from yesterday. About 25 people were involved to work on it,” said the property’s designer of the sarad cakes, Made Giri.

Giri told the basic ingredients to make the sarad cakes for the logo are rice flour and sticky rice flour plus food coloring. This man having the profession as kitchen artist at hotel claimed to agree with the use of organic materials for BAF property both during the parade and the performance. “I agree. At home, I have also sorted plastic and even at the village have started to do such thing,” he explained.

Parade designer of the Gianyar contingent, Kadek Sulastra, stated that young coconut leaves were also used as the main property materials of the coach carrying the gamelan. Eco-friendly materials such as young coconut leaves are more difficult to be assembled into properties. It has high level of

complexity without resilience. In other words, young coconut leaves cannot be assembled far long in

advance because it is at risk of wilting. “We only get 3 days to prepare it,” he said. (kmb32)

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The most interesting is the district logo, made from sarad cakes commonly used to fill in banten or ritual oblations.

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Badung presents reconstructed Gambuh of Tumbak Bayuh and Mekotek of Munggu

MANGUPURA - Reconstruction of the Gambuh art troupe of Tumbak Bayuh, Mengwi, Badung, returned to be staged in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI. Similar performance had been shown on the 36th BAF in Angsoka Stage, Bali Art Center.

Head of the Badung Culture Office, Ida Bagus Anom Bhasma, confirmed that he will present one of the dances registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) to the Directorate General of Culture at Ministry of Education and Culture in the BAF 2019. “Well ... we perform a number of reconstruction dances. One of them is the Tumbak Bayuh Gambuh Dance, Tumbak Bayuh village, Mengwi,” said Anom Bhasma recently.

According to him, the Mekotek tradition will also be presented in the form of colossal drama. In addition to the Mekotek tradition, Badung will also involve around 4,862 artists to entertain the people of Bali. “In the past, Mekotek was displayed in the parade, but now we bring it to the colossal fragmentary dance, a typical tradition of Badung district from Munggu village,” said IB Bhasma, According to him, all the artists that will be sent to the BAF have been ready to perform. Badung will send around 4,862 artists divided into all fields of the arts. The art envoys absorbing most artists are the art parade, the gong kebyar art

troupes and fragmentary dances.

“All of our artists are ready. Our preparation has even reached 90 percent of all the art performances to be participated in, whether they are competed or not,” he said.

He explained that gong kebyar art envoys, both of children, adults and women had been given special guidance. It is considering that gong kebyar group is no longer contested in the region before appearing in the BAF. “Especially for the gong kebyar competition, we take the participants from the previous champions in the district level because we no longer hold the competition (at the district level), so we use them, mainly for women’s and child’s gong kebyar art troupes,” he.

In order to make the tradition appearing in the BAF colossal art, he cooperated with the Assembly of Cultural Advisory and Guidance (Listibya) Badung and the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar.

“For the colossal dance (Makotek), we have got a help from the ISI and Listibya Badung. The synopsis has also been made,” he said.

He hoped the artists of Badung can perform optimally, so they can provide spectacle and entertainment for the people of Bali. Moreover, the supporting funds for this activity are not small, reaching IDR 7 billion.

“We hope these artists can perform optimally,” he concluded. (kmb27)

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Head of the Badung Culture Office, Ida Bagus Anom Bhasma

This year, the BAF has entered the 41st edition.

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BAF should not be just a routine

EVERY year the Bali provincial government organizes the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) agenda.

This year, the BAF has entered the 41st edition. Preparation of this year’s BAF seemed less enthusiastic when compared to previous years. There is saturation in the community because the concepts and models of the art appearing are only those very same people.

One of the cultural figures in Klungkung, I Ketut Dewa Soma, did not dismiss such situation on Saturday (Jun. 15). According to him, the government, especially the Culture Office and other academic institutions, should be able to empower other traditional arts in Bali. What is happening today is the artists appearing are just those very same people. So, there is an impression that civil servants have organized and appointed the art envoys. It is not based on the willingness of the civil servant, but should be based on the ability of the art troupes.

“Today, what happens is that which art troupes that can be taken to make cooperation will be often displayed throughout the year.

Actually, there are a lot of artistic potential. They should also get the opportunities at the moment of BAF,” he affirmed.

The government can do this by providing coaching funds, and entrusting them to manage it through schools with unique artistic potential. It is not the other way around, where the government manages from the beginning to the end of one art troupe. Ultimately, those getting the opportunity to make performance every year are those

of the same troupes. Aside from the same arts, the people making the performance are also the same.

Dewa Soma realized that it is not an easy process. This method does require a long process, as a form of sustainable development and preservation. The government certainly has to go down to the field and record all the art potentials owned by villages that are still worth preserving. Results of data collection must then be followed up with budgeting for the costs of coaching and preservation.

“Give the art troupes to manage without the involvement of the government, so there is no impression that the government is giving the budget, the government is fostering and the government is using them.

If applying this kind of concept, those receiving guidance must be subjective,” he said.

Especially regarding the implementation of the BAF, according to him the basic format is quite good but many things still need to be improved because if the goal is to maintain but many are not maintained, with the inclusion of a variety of new streams that do not really belong to the Balinese cultural tradition. If the goal is empowering, but on the one hand

many are helpless because of the lack of a given budget. Some are not touched. Actually if the target is to preserve, it certainly must be supported by infrastructure, personnel and funding.

He asked the Culture Office, Listibya and ISI to work together.

Go directly to the field because there are still many traditional arts that need to be empowered for their sustainability. Then, provide motivational funds and prepare them to appear at BAF in the following year because the BAF must involve many people evenly to eliminate the impression if the BAF is civil servants.

Dewa Soma appreciated to the theme raised this year namely Bayu Pramana meaning to glorify the power of the wind as one of the elements of the mahabhutas and basic elements. Other than glorifying nature, it also safeguards this nature from air pollution due to globalization. The concrete form is maintaining the preservation of forests, mountains, lakes, seas and so on. Reduce factories that can cause air pollution, contamination, waste and so on. If this can be done, it will certainly have an impact on the clean air we breathe every day. (gik)

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In this picture taken on June 4, 2019, an Indian boatman walks amid boats on the dried bed of a lake at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, on the eve of World Environment Day.

Severe heat kills dozens in India’s Bihar state

PATNA - Severe heat has left dozens dead over a 24-hour period in India’s Bihar state, as the country enters a third week of searing temperatures, officials said Sunday.

The deaths occurred in three districts of the poor northern state, where temperatures have hovered around 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in recent days, senior health official Vijay Kumar told AFP. Forty-nine people died in three districts of the Magadh region that has been hit by drought, he said.

“It was a sudden development on Saturday afternoon. People affected by heatstroke were rushed to different hospitals,” Kumar added.

“Most of them died on Saturday night and some on Sunday morning during treatment.”

Kumar said about 40 more people were being treated at a

government-run hospital in Aurangabad.

“Patients affected by heat stroke are still being brought, the death toll is likely to increase if the heatwave continues.”

Most of the victims were aged above 50 and were rushed to hospitals in semi-conscious state with symptoms of high fever, diarrhoea and vomiting.

Twenty-seven people died in Aurangabad district, 15 in Gaya and seven in Nawada district, of-

ficials said.

State Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of 400,000 rupees ($5,700) for the family of each victim.

Harsh Vardhan, India’s health minister, said people should not leave their homes until temperatures fall.

“Intense heat affects brain and leads to various health issues,” he said.

Large parts of northern India have endured more than two weeks

of sweltering heat. Temperatures have risen above 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the desert state of Rajasthan.

A heatwave in 2015 left more than 3,500 dead in India and Pakistan.

In 2017, researchers said South Asia, which is home to one fifth of the world’s population, could see heat levels rise to unsurvivable levels by the end of the century if no action is taken on global warming. (afp)

Rare wolf killed in Bangladesh after first appearance in decades

DHAKA - The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.

The grey wolf was last seen in Bangladesh in 1949, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Locals in a town near the Sundarbans -- the world’s biggest mangrove forest that straddles India and Bangladesh -- captured and killed the wolf because it had attacked their livestock.

“With the images we confirmed that the animal is an Indian grey wolf,” Y.V Jhala of the Wildlife Institute of India told AFP.

There are still about 3,000 of the animals in India, some in captivity, but they disappeared from their habitat in north and northwest Bangladesh in the 1940s, he said.

Anwarul Islam, a zoologist at Dhaka University, collected DNA samples from the animal as his team looks for signs of more Indian grey wolves in the region.

“It’s sad it was beaten to death.

We need to conduct further investigations to find whether it travelled in a pack,” said Islam.

The wolf was killed in early June but was only identified when photos of its corpse were sent to experts.

A host of animals -- including the striped hyena, swamp deer and black buck -- have disappeared from Bangladesh over in recent decades. (afp)

In this handout photo taken on June 9, 2019 and released by the Barguna District Administrator’s Office shows a Bangladeshi man measuring the corpse of an Indian grey wolf, the first to be seen in the region in eight decades, at Taltali town near the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

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BUSINESS Tanker hit in Gulf attacks heads to port

A Japanese tanker, one of two vessels attacked in sensitive Gulf waters this week, was heading to port Saturday, its owners said.

The United Arab Emirates called on world powers “to secure international navigation and access to energy” after the incident Thursday, which sent crude prices soaring amid a tense standoff between Iran and the US. The Kokuka Courageous was carrying highly flammable methanol through the Gulf of Oman when was rocked by explosions, causing a blaze that was quickly extinguished.

US President Donald Trump said the twin attack, which also targeted a tanker owned by Oslo-listed company Frontline, had Iran “written all over it”.

He was speaking hours after the US military released grainy footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an “unexploded limpet mine” from one of the tankers.

Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the Hormuz Strait, a narrow seaway vital to the world’s oil supplies, in the case of a conflict with the US. But the UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose country is bitterly opposed to Iranian influence in the region, called Saturday for a de-escalation in tensions.

“We remain hopeful in attaining a broader framework for cooperation with Iran,” he said at a summit in Bulgaria.

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said an “international consensus” was needed to resolve the situation. The Japanese tanker’s Tokyo-based operator Kokuka confirmed Saturday the vessel was heading to port in the United Arab Emirates.

“We still don’t know if the tanker goes to Khor Fakkan or Fujairah as they are very close,” said a spokesman, referring to two Emirati ports on the Gulf of Oman.

Maritime experts would then seek to transfer its highly flammable cargo to shore, according to an unnamed official quoted by Japanese state media.

“From a viewpoint of global energy security, it is necessary for the international community to jointly deal with the act,” said Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko at a G20 energy and environment meeting in Japan on Saturday.

The other ship which came under attack, the Norwegian-operated Front Altair, was being towed away from Iranian waters and would undergo a damage assessment later Saturday, said a spokeswoman for its operator.

“The 23 crew members of the ‘Front Altair’ remain safe and well, with plans being made for their repatriation soonest,” she added.

- ‘Allegations against Iran’ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that the US had “immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran without a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence.”

The United States has also accused Iran over May 12 sabotage attacks on four tankers anchored in the Gulf of Oman off Fujairah.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an independent investigation. “It’s very important to know the truth (and) that responsibilities are clarified,” he told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

“Obviously that can only be done if there is an independent entity that verifies those facts.”

The oil tankers hit Thursday morning were 10 nautical miles apart and headed to Asia when they were struck by explosions after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, some 25 nautical miles off Iran’s southern coast.

The Front Altair was carrying naphtha, a refined petroleum product, when it was hit by three explosions, according to Norwegian officials.

Blocking the Hormuz Strait would be a relatively low-tech, high-impact countermeasure Iran could take against any attack by the United States, and would severely disrupt global oil supplies.

But Trump played down the threat. “It’s not going to be closed, it’s not going to be closed for long and they know it. They’ve been told in very strong terms,” he said. (afp)

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Philosophical Messages in Kertha Gosa Paintings

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Kertha Gosa in Klungkung has been known as a heritage of the royal period. Until now it remains well maintained. The building features a classic atmosphere. There are a number of stories contained in the paintings mounted on the ceiling.

What are they? The name of Kertha Gosa has been very famous not only in Balinese society, but also overseas. The historical heritage located in the south of Puputan Klungkung Monument becomes one of the tourist destinations in Klungkung.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) walk before the fifth regular foreign ministers’ meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Dushanbe on June 15, 2019.

China’s trade rep says ‘external pressures’ can help economy BEIJING - Chinese media reported Thursday that the country’s top trade negotiator said “external pressures” can help the country’s economy.

Vice Premier Liu He, speaking at a forum in Shanghai, described the pressures that China is currently facing as an “inevitable test,” according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and mainland Chinese media outlets.

“The external pressure will help us improve innovation and selfdevelopment, speed up reform and opening up, and push forward with high-quality growth,” Liu said.

He did not directly reference the U.S.-China trade dispute, according to the South China Morning Post. The U.S. has accused China of stealing trade secrets and forcing American companies to transfer technology. China says the U.S. is trying to stifle its economic devel-

opment. Each country has imposed higher import duties on billions of dollars of goods from the other side.

Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department placed Huawei on a list that effectively bars U.S. firms from selling technology to the Chinese tech giant without government approval. China said this month that it will soon release its own list of “unreliable entities” comprised of foreign businesses, organizations and individuals.

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng told reporters Thursday that any foreign company that complies with Chinese laws, market rules and the spirit of contracts will not have to worry about the list.

Gao said the U.S. was dishonest in trade negotiations and went back on its word — something which the U.S. has also accused China of doing.

“If the U.S. wants to force China to yield through exerting maximum unilateral pressure, it will absolutely not succeed,” he said.

Chinese state media hinted last month that the country’s supply of rare earths — exotic minerals used in electric cars, mobile phones and other technology — may be used as a trade weapon. According to figures from China’s customs administration, rare earths exports were down 16% in May compared to the previous month.

Gao said fluctuations in rare earth exports were the result of changes in the market, and that China has not adopted new measures for managing its rare earths. (ap)

When coming in, the classic atmosphere can be felt intensely. The Kertha Gosa building in the northeast corner still shows its taksu or divine vibration. Its foundation is made from hard sand stone. The poles of the building with a palm fiber roof covered with carvings give the impression of the past time. Gold leaf color of some painting has looked to fade but still looks beautiful. They are no less beautiful when compared to the carvings of today.

In the center of the building, there are carved table and chairs. According to the story, during the kingdom era it is believed to be the venue for discussion on everything related to security situation, prosperity and justice of kingdom region in Bali. Besides, this pavilion served as a venue of meeting for the subordinate kings throughout Bali held every full moon of the fourth month in Balinese calendar (October). Here the royal officials provided direction and decisions based on considerations of the circumstances and needs.

When observed further, the ceiling of this building is filled with paintings. They have very distinctive colors. Additionally, they look natural with a touch of color of the rocks. Aside from offering very classic nuance, it contains meaningful philosophy. All of them are displayed in plots. Its beauty and uniqueness can draw the attention of many visiting tourists. They are quite curious about the meaning contained therein.

A tour guide, I Putu Gede Alex Sanjaya Putra, said the paintings have existed since the beginning of the building. One by one is explained based on the existing references.

At the bottom plot, the story tells about Tantri Kandaka, the 1001-night stories whose essence is about all the deceit in society. The second and third plots carry about the Atma Presangsa, depicting the suffering of the souls in Hell found by Bima Sena (second son of the Pandavas) on his way to find out the souls of his father and mother.

The fourth plot is about the eagle seeking amrita (holy water of life), taken from Adi Parwa, a story that illustrates how difficult it is to earn a living in the world. Meanwhile, the fifth plot tells about palelindon (forecast

and meaning of earthquakes). The sixth and seventh plots tell about Bima Sena when meeting with divine and celestial deities and fighting to save the souls of his father and mother.

Meanwhile, the eighth plot tells about the heaven of the souls and the ninth plot about the god who serves as the keeper of the balance of the four points of the compass of the world. “This painting becomes one of the tourist attractions,” explained Sanjaya Putra, not long ago.

Right in the middle of this building area is the Taman Gili. Local community is more familiar with the name of Balai Kambang (literally means ‘the floating pavilion’) surrounded by a fish pond with water lilies. To

get there, visitors should explore some steps that also show the old impression. This building has many poles. The carving is similar to the ones in the Kertha Gosa. This also draws the attention of visitors as intrigued by the story of the paintings on the ceiling.

Near the brick-using foundation building, there is a small note explaining the meaning of the paintings. The first plot from below tells the story about the destiny of a person predetermined by the day of birth. The second plot depicts the story of Pan Berayut, a fairy tale about the couple having 18 children. As for the third to sixth plot tell about the story of Sutasoma, the work of renowned poet, Mpu Tantular during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk in Majapahit in 1365. (kmb)

Fried Red Rice Offers Savory Taste Do you enjoy fried rice of white rice ingredients? Well, it has been a commonplace! How about tasting a dish of fried rice made from red rice ingredients. It is something new. Other than offering delicious flavor, this type of fried rice is also low in cholesterol and very good for health. Moreover, when combined with Balinese spices, it must be tempting to immediately try it. The fried rice found in one of the restaurants in Ubud is combined with local and international nuances.

Rice is indeed the target for people to consume, especially those wishing to reduce cholesterol. This red rice is also ingredient in food

stalls to restaurants on the Island of the Gods. Including in tourism areas, this serving is an attractive offer for tourists. “Carbohydrates in brown rice do exist, but in low sugar content, so they are chosen especially for those desiring to reduce sugar consumption,” Chef UNAME Restaurant Ubud, I Wayan Partana.

Partana said that to give a sensational flavor, the brown rice is cooked with Balinese spices (base genep) which accentuate the flavor of garlic and aromatic ginger.

Then, add bulun baon leaf, kluwek and Moringa leaves as vegetables mixed in the cooking process and added with chicken meat to give a

distinctive local flavor. “Vegetables added give a slightly bitter and savory taste and an acidic sensation with extra kluwek or pangium,” he explained.

The types of vegetables used are also rich in benefits for the body that function as medicine, especially bulun baon. The cooking only takes advantage of a little oil so that it causes the fried rice to have low fat. For additional condiment, it is made from cut tomatoes, green cayenne pepper, sprouts, avocados and lime juice that can provide international-style food. “There are poached eggs to provide additional delight when savoring fried rice,” he concluded. (kmb)

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Damaged tanker arrives at UAE anchorage amid increased regional tensions

DUBAI - A damaged Japanese tanker arrived Sunday at a UAE anchorage site after it was rocked by explosions in Gulf waters as Saudi Arabia accused arch-rival Iran of being behind the attack.

The Kokuka Courageous was carrying highly flammable methanol through the Gulf of Oman on Thursday when it came under attack along with the Norwegian-operated Front Altair -- the second assault in a month in the strategic shipping lane.

US President Donald Trump has said the twin attacks had Iran “written all over it” -- rejecting Tehran’s vehement denial -- and its key Gulf ally Saudi Arabia has also lashed out against Tehran.

In his first public comments since the attacks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in remarks published Sunday he “won’t hesitate” to tackle any threats to the oil-rich kingdom.

“We do not want a war in the region... But we won’t hesitate to deal with any threat to our people, our sovereignty, our territorial integrity and our vital interests,” he told panArab daily Asharq al-Awsat.

“The Iranian regime did not respect the presence of the Japanese prime minister as a guest in Tehran and responded to his (diplomatic) efforts by attacking two tankers, one of which was Japanese.”

The US military on Friday released grainy footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an “unexploded limpet mine” from one of the tankers.

“Kokuka Courageous has arrived safely at the designated anchorage at Sharjah,” the vessel’s Singaporebased BSM Ship Management said in a statement Sunday.

The crew, who remained on board, were “safe and well”, it said.

A damage assessment and preparations for transferring the ship’s cargo would start “once the port authorities have completed their standard security checks and formalities”, it added.

- Strategic waterway The other ship, the Front Altair, has left Iran’s territorial waters, multiple sources said Saturday.

It was “heading toward the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan area in the United Arab Emirates”, the ports chief of Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan told the semi-official news agency ISNA. A spokeswoman for Frontline Management, the Norwegian company which owns the ship, said “all 23 crew members of the tanker departed Iran” and flew to Dubai on Saturday.

The UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday called on world powers “to secure international navigation and access to energy”, a plea echoed by regional ally Saudi Arabia after the incident sent crude prices soaring.

Thursday’s attacks took place southeast of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor connecting the energyrich states of the Middle East with markets in Asia, Europe, North America and elsewhere.

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), 35 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, which is struggling with crippling US sanctions, has repeatedly warned in the past that it could block the strait in a relatively lowtech, high-impact countermeasure to any attack by the United States.

Doing so would disrupt oil tankers travelling out of the Gulf region to the Indian Ocean and global export routes.

Iran’s parliament speaker said Sunday Washington could be behind the “suspicious” tanker attacks, the official news agency IRNA reported.

“The suspicious actions against the tankers... seem to complement the economic sanctions against Iran considering that (the US) has not achieved any results from them,” he told MPs. The UN has called for an independent investigation. (afp)

Tolerance...

the state for the next five years and realize the welfare of the Indonesian people,” he said.

According to Koster, the BAF is a medium for the preservation and development of Balinese culture.

This year, the BAF is carried out in accordance with the vision of Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali through the Universal Development Planning Pattern towards a New Era of Bali.

“Overall, the format of this year’s BAF implementation has been arranged creatively and innovatively as part of the implementation of policies governed in the Bali Governor Regulation,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, at the beginning of his remarks congratulated Jokowi who was re-elected as President of the Republic of Indonesia in partnership with Ma’ruf Amin. Balinese people are said to have fully supported the pair of Jokowi-Ma’ruf with 91.68 percent of the votes. This percentage is the highest in Indonesia.

“Now, the Balinese people are praying for the president and his family to always be given health and strength to lead the nation and

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Massive demonstration chokes Hong Kong as extradition anger boils

HONG KONG - Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in central Hong Kong Sunday against a reviled extradition law, the latest huge demonstration to pile pressure on the city’s embattled leader, despite her weekend climbdown.

The enormous show of force saw protesters chanting “Scrap the evil law!” as they marched through the streets calling for the resignation of chief executive Carrie Lam, who paused work on the hugely divisive bill Saturday after days of mounting pressure, saying she had misjudged the public mood.

Throngs of black-clad protesters snaked their way through the city’s streets in dense crowds heading to the city’s parliament -- a repeat of a record-breaking demonstration a week earlier that organisers said more than a million people attended.

Critics fear the Beijing-backed law will entangle people in China’s notoriously opaque and politicised courts and damage the city’s reputation as a safe business hub.

Although Lam, a pro-Beijing appointee, offered a rare concession on Saturday, she stopped short of committing to permanently scrapping the unpopular law.

Her gesture was swiftly rejected by protest leaders who called on her to resign, shelve the bill entirely and apologise for police using tear gas and rubber bullets earlier in the week.

“Personally I think she can no longer govern Hong Kong, she has lost the public,” Dave Wong, a 38-year-old protester who works in finance, told AFP. “She has pretended not to hear or see our troubles or the injured protesters, and even called them rioters -- this makes us Hong Kong residents furious,” added demonstrator Calvin Wong.

Thousands of protesters dressed in black take part in a new rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019.

- Anger at police The international finance hub was rocked Wednesday by the worst political violence since before its 1997 handover to China as tens of thousands of protesters were dispersed by baton-wielding riot police.

Many placards in the crowd Sunday accused police of using excessive force.

“You’re supposed to protect us not shoot at us,” read one banner.

“The police should not use rubber bullets, tear gas, and bean bag rounds to deal with the students,” protester Ben Choi told AFP. Nearly 80 people were injured in this week’s unrest, including

22 police officers, with both sides showing a willingness to escalate their behaviour to levels unseen before in the usually stable business hub.

One man died late Saturday when he fell from a building where he had been holding an hours-long anti-extradition protest.

He had unfurled a banner saying: “Entirely withdraw China extradition bill. We were not rioting. Released students and the injured”.

Huge queues formed outside the high-end Pacific Place mall with flowers and written tributes piling up as demonstrators paid their respects. (afp)

The policies, continued Koster, include the Governor Regulation No.79/ 2018 concerning the Use of Balinese Customary Clothing; Governor Regulation No.80/2018 concerning Protection and Use of Language, Scripts, and Balinese Literature and the Implementation of the Balinese Language Month; Governor Regulation No.97/2018 concerning Restriction of Waste Generation of Disposable Plastics; and Governor Regulations No. 99/2018 concerning Marketing and Utilization of Bali’s Agricultural, Fisheries and Local Industry Products. In addition, BAF also becomes a concrete manifesta-

tion of the efforts to popularize the values of Pancasila of June 1, 1945 in Bali, primarily in the midst of the dynamics of national and state life today.

“Indeed, political dynamics frequently divides people’s lives. But, don’t forget there is an art that can reunite us again,” he explained.

Koster invited all parties to spread the spirit of peace and tolerance in diversity in order to strengthen the unity and integrity of the nation.

After the parade ended, the president and his entourage immediately boarded the decorative car to the front area of the Bali governor’s office. The

entire family of Jokowi including Jan Ethes looked to be wearing Balinese customary attires. Before going up to the decorative car, Jokowi as usual, spontaneously approached the community and greeted them.

On top of the decorative car, Jokowi seemed to guide Jan Ethes to wave to the community. When dropping off in front of the governor’s office, Jokowi returned to approaching the community and greeted them and even served selfie. Meanwhile, the public seemed not to care off even though they had to jostle or face directly with the authorities to meet the leader of the country. (kmb32)

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Indonesia returns five containers of waste to the US

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In this picture taken on December 11, 2018 a man searches for plastic waste for resale at a dump in Mojokerto, East Java province. Around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year and end up in landfill or the seas, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste.

The containers were supposed to contain only paper scrap, according to the customs documents. Instead they were loaded with other waste including bottles, plastic waste, and diapers, said senior environment

ministry official Sayid Muhadhar.

“This is not appropriate and we don’t want to be a dumping ground,” Muhadhar told AFP. The five containers -- owned by a Canadian company -- were shipped

from Seattle in the United States to Indonesia’s second biggest city Surabaya in late March, Muhadhar said. It was not immediately clear where the rubbish originated from.

Indonesia is currently examining several other containers in Jakarta’s port and the city of Batam on the island of Sumatra.

It is the latest country to return imported rubbish after neighbour-

ing Malaysia vowed to ship back hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste last month.

The Philippines has ordered tonnes of garbage dumped in the country to be shipped back to Canada, sparking a diplomatic row between the two countries.

For years China received the bulk of scrap plastic from around the world, but closed its doors to

foreign refuse last year in an effort to clean up its environment.

Huge quantities of waste have since been redirected to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia and to a lesser degree the Philippines. Around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year.

Much of that ends up in landfill or in the seas, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). (afp)

Indonesian YouTube stars get chance for university place

An Indonesian university is offering would-be students a novel way to gain admission to the faculty -- become a YouTube star first. Through a special admission scheme, the National Development University Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ), is offering places to YouTubers who have a channel with at least 10,000 subscribers and have created original content that has been

viewed more than 100,000 times.

Those who meet the criteria will be further tested by having to create a new video of between three to five minutes duration.

University places are highly competitive in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, with over 260 million people.

Social media websites are also wildly popular across the archipelago, with re-

search showing people spend an average of over three hours a day online -- one of the highest rates in the world.

The university offering the novel admission package said places were only open for those planning on studying economics, social and political science, law, engineering and computers.

“YouTube is a great media to convey

positive messages,” rector Erna Hernawati told the Jakarta Post, adding the university wanted students to “influence society”.

The country’s biggest YouTube stars -Atta Halilintar and Ricis -- have more than 15 million subscribers each.

UPNVJ university already offers special admission schemes for athletes and Koran recital specialists. (afp)

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World rowing chief gives thumbs-up to 2020 Tokyo Olympic venue

TOKYO - The head of the International Rowing Federation has backed the newly opened 2020 Tokyo Olympic venue to provide a world-class test for athletes at next year’s Summer Games.

The Sea Forest Waterway, which will also host sprint canoeing and be used for the Paralympics, opened on Sunday with a demonstration event completed in blustery conditions.

“Of course the wind, if it’s too strong, might be an issue,” admitted world rowing chief Jean-Christophe Rolland, who won a gold medal for France at the 2000 Olympics.

“But it’s the fourth time I came here in Tokyo and this is the first time I’ve seen it so strong.

“On an eight-day programme, I hope that we will find easily a time when the wind is not too strong and that we can have a good competition.”

Rolland praised Tokyo organisers for completing the venue on schedule.

“Everything has been on track, on time and I am very pleased more than one year before the Olympic Games to be in such a position without any major issues,” he told reporters.

“There are still some little things to improve but we can be relieved we will have a good course for the Olympic Games.”

The Sea Forest Waterway is one of just eight permanent new venues being constructed for Tokyo 2020, in addition to 25 existing and 10 temporary venues out of a total of 43.

The 2,300-metre (2,500-yard) course was built on canals in Tokyo Bay next to an old landfill site that has been transformed into a forest for the Olympics.

Keramas Beach GIANYAR - Keramas Beach is a beautiful black sandy beach situated in the east of Denpasar City which is dealing to the Indian Ocean. This beach is favored by the big and fast wave that offers

more challenges for every surfer to conquer it and enjoy the surf adventures. Keramas Beach is one of the famous surf points in Bali Island that many visited by surfers from both foreign coun-

tries and local. The black sand stretch 10 miles from Klungkung Regency to the west until Padang Galak Beach is a value edit own by this beach and it is blessed by the beautiful and romantic view of sunset at the late afternoon.

The waves are big, fast and roll are one of the fascination for surfers to enjoy the surf adventures and the surfers must take the surf direction from right to the left which is well known as right-hander.

Keramas Beach is located in Keramas Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Kabupaten and Bali Province – Indonesia. The name of beach is inspirited from the name of the beach location where the beach is situated that is in Keramas Village. This beach is situated close to other surf points such as Biaung/ Lembeng Beach, Padang Galak Beach, Matahari Terbit Beach, Sa-

nur Beach, Segara Beach, Sindhu Beach and Merta Sari Beach. This beach is close to Denpasar City which is only 10 minutes from the Bali’s Province or 30 minutes from Denpasar Airport.

The best time for surfing at Keramas Beach is during raining

season because the wind flows from the west to the east and create the big wave that is suitable for surfing activities. Keramas Beach is geographically located in lest side of Bali’s Peninsula where the wave become big when the wind flows from the southwest. (IBP/net)

- Early setbacks Its grandstand seats around 2,000 while an additional 16,000 spectators will be able to follow the action from temporary seating

TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA / AFP

This general overview shows the Sea Forest Waterway prior to the opening ceremony in Tokyo on June 16, 2019. The new Sea Forest Waterway venue will host the rowing and canoe events at the summer Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. and standing areas, officials said.

Despite rowers and canoeists taking a buffeting in the winds, Rolland declared himself happy.

“We have to cope with the local situation,” he added. “Our intention is not to make a venue perfect (but) to make a venue fair for the athletes, the best at an acceptable cost.”

The new archery venue was completed in April as Tokyo organisers continue to deliver after a series of early setbacks.

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cusations of plagiarism, before Olympic organisers admitted that prolonged summer rain had brought high levels of bacteria to a venue earmarked for triathlon and open water swimming.

Tokyo officials have since been looking for ways to reduce their 1.35 trillion yen ($12 billion) budget, despite concerns from some sports bodies warning that cost-cutting could adversely affect the running of the Games. (afp)

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They opened their first permanent venue -the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, which will host badminton and modern pentathlon fencing -- in 2017, which followed a disastrous rollout of plans for the Olympic stadium.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tore up the blueprints for the new national stadium in 2015 faced with public anger over its $2 billion price tag.

Designs for the official Games logo were subsequently scrapped following ac-

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Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 Japan’s driver Kamui Kobayashi competes June 16, 2019 during the 87th edition of the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race on June 15, 2019, at Le Mans northwestern France.

LE MANS - The Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez went into the final three hours of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on Sunday in the lead as the Japanese manufacturer remained on course for a back-toback win.

After some 21 hours, they had notched up 334 laps, enjoying a lead of one lap over the other Toyota hybrid of Fernando Alonso, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima who triumphed 12 months ago.

Six laps off the pace was the Racing/BR Engineering BR1-AER of Vitaly Petrov, Mikhail Aleshin and Stoffel Vandoorne.

“I think that’s me done for the day!” said Conway as Kobayashi took the wheel.

Only five of the eight cars in top LMP1 category remained as dawn broke on Sunday.

The SMP Racing car of Stephane Sarrazin, Egor Orudzhev and Sergey Sirotkin was forced to abandon the race at around 2:00 am as it was in third place. With Orudzhev at the wheel, it went off the track and was too damaged to continue.

In total, 11 out of the 61 cars that started the race on Saturday were forced to drop out by early Sunday.

Alonso, 37, is signing off on another chapter of his storied career, hoping to add back-to-back Le Mans titles to his two Formula One world championships.

“It’s difficult to match the other car on pure pace but we will push.

The race is long,” said Alonso, who

is still in contention for the overall world endurance championship title this season.

A win for the Toyota hybrids is almost certain.

For the last two seasons, they have been the only manufacturer on the grid after Porsche and Audi pulled out of the elite LMP1 class.

Most of the drama in the early hours of the race was down the field. The Corvette of Swiss driver Marcel Fassler spun after contact with the Porsche of Japan’s Satoshi Hoshino who is driving for the team backed by film star Patrick Dempsey.

After two violent clashes with the safety barriers, the Corvette had to be lifted off the circuit by a crane with the crew forced to abandon. (afp)

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Messi ‘bitter’ as Colombia stun Argentina

Blue Samurai to unleash ‘Japanese Messi’ on Copa America

On a continent where “imitation” Galacticos are a dime a dozen, Japan’s Takefusa Kubo could just be the real deal.

Snapped up by Real Madrid on Friday from under the noses of some of the world’s other top clubs, the teenage sensation is about to demonstrate why he is known as the “Japanese Messi” at the tender age of 18.

The youngster, described by Real as one of the most promising players in world football, is set to create a buzz at this month’s Copa America in Brazil after earning his first senior call-up for the Blue Samurai.

Rarely an Asian football tournament goes by without a “Thai Zico,” an “Iraqi Cristiano Ronaldo” or even a “North Korean Wayne Rooney” among the team rosters.

But it was Kubo who was invited to Barcelona’s youth academy as a scrawny nine-year-old where he earned his nickname for his mazy dribbling skills.

Though the Catalan giants were keen to retain him, Real Madrid took the plunge, heading off interest from Manchester City, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

The midfielder signed from FC Tokyo could come face-to-face with Argentina wizard Messi at the Copa America depending on results in the group stage.

Kubo is one of 17 uncapped players in coach Hajime Moriyasu’s new-look Japan squad as the tournament guests look to build for next year’s Tokyo Olympics but is destined to attract by far the most interest.

The world’s biggest clubs have been tracking his progress since he appeared in the 2017 Under-20 World Cup -- at just 15.

Earlier the same year he became the J-League’s youngest goalscorer, triggering the sort of hype

Lionel Messi said his team was feeling bitter after Argentina lost their opening Copa America match 2-0 to Colombia despite dominating the second half.

Goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata in the final 20 minutes gave Colombia their first tournament victory over Argentina in 20 years as Messi’s hopes of finally landing a major international tournament after losing in four finals suffered a serious blow.

“We leave here feeling bitter,” said Messi following the Group B clash in Salvador. “In the second half we had our chances.”

One of the best of those fell to the 31-year-old Barcelona icon but he headed wide after Colombia’s goalkeeper David Ospina got down quickly to push out a header from center-back Nicolas Otamendi.

But although Argentina dominated possession and created more chances in the second period, they rarely caused Ospina any serious concerns.

“We didn’t want to start this way, obviously, but now we have to lift our heads and keep going,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who lined up in an enviable forward trio with Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain.

“In the first half we retreated a little and were holding on, but in the second we really opened up,” said Messi, the Argentina captain.

“Whenever you lose it’s hard for us, we usually take it badly. Now we have to think about Paraguay.”

Argentina can still make the knock-out stages with games against Paraguay and guests Qatar, the Asian champions, to come.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes, who forced a diving save out of Ospina with one long range strike and sent a second whistling past the post, was pleased with the second half performance. “We created a lot but unfortunately

they scored in our best period,” he said.

- Controlling Messi Colombia were the better side in a goalless first half but scored twice against the run of play in the second period, with both goals coming from substitutes.

“I came on and helped my team.

We did the best we could and we managed to turn the game around at the end of the second half. We played really well,” said Zapata, who this season helped Italians Atalanta qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, who only took over Colombia after leaving his job with Iran at the end of the JanuaryFebruary Asian Cup, paid tribute to the side’s collective effort.

“Colombia as a team was the best player on the pitch. We played with a lot of discipline, concentration, with responsibility, and players with the quality of James (Rodriguez) and (Radamel) Falcao helped us a lot in this organization,” said Queiroz.

And he praised his team for “controlling Messi a bit,” noting that “we’re always talking about him and you cannot neutralize him.”

Both he and Argentina counterpart Lionel Scaloni agreed that each side had their moments during the game. “In some moments we were on top, then they were superior to us -- that’s how football goes, there are different stages in matches,” said Scaloni. Colombia, though, are well placed to win the group now.

“We’re still a long way from where we want to go,” warned Colombia’s playmaker James Rodriguez. (afp)

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once reserved for the likes of Japan greats Hidetoshi Nakata and Keisuke Honda. A YouTube sensation as a pint-sized toddler, Kubo none the less rejects comparisons to Barcelona hero Messi.

- No fear “I don’t like being compared to Messi,” he said.

“But one day I hope to be able to play like him.”

Slightly taller than Messi at 1.73 metres (5ft 8in), Kubo has a similarly low centre of gravity to the Argentina legend and an eye for a defence-splitting pass.

Japan face Chile in their opening Copa America in Sao Paolo on Monday, while Uruguay and Ecuador, also in group C, meet Sunday.

Kubo, who could become the face of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, insists Japan’s “Baby Samurai” will go into the competition with no fear. “Teams like Brazil will definitely be serious about winning,” he told local media.

“We will have to match the desire of our opponents when we get on the pitch.” Earlier this year, Moriyasu left big-name players such as Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki out of the Asian Cup squad that were beaten 3-1 in the final by Qatar.

“We are looking to bring in a new generation of players,” Moriyasu said of his Copa selection. “It’s a good opportunity for them to gain some valuable experience.”

Kubo’s former club manager Kenta Hasegawa backed the midfielder to seize his chance to shine on the world stage. “Takefusa doesn’t need a babysitter, he has matured a lot,” the FC Tokyo boss told Japanese media.

“This kind of opportunity might only come around once in a lifetime -- he will only benefit from the experience.” (afp)

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Japan’s Takefusa Kubo takes part in a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 13, 2019, on the eve of the start of the Copa America football tournament.

A captain named Desire: Nigeria skipper relishes France showdown

Colombia’s Duvan Zapata (front) is marked

by Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi during their Copa America football tournament group match at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, on June 15, 2019.

Jean-Pierre Clatot / AFP

Nigeria’s forward Desire Oparanozie (R) jumps for the ball during the France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between Nigeria and South Korea, on June 12, 2019, at the Alpes Stadium in Grenoble, central-eastern France.

For Nigeria captain Desire Oparanozie, her country’s meeting with hosts France at the women’s World Cup on Monday will be like playing on “home soil”.

“I’m excited playing in France and playing against France as well.

I will have a couple of my friends in the French team,” the 25-year-old tells AFP. This is her third World Cup, and it has a special flavour given she plays her club football in France for Guingamp.

Monday’s match, which is crucial for Nigeria as they seek to join France in the last 16, will be played not far from Guingamp, in Rennes.

“When you’re playing against the host nation, you’re not just playing against 11 players, you’re playing against the crowd,” warned Oparanozie, who helped her team to a 2-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday to claim their first points in Group A. After a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening match, that result means the Super Falcons still stand a chance of making it out of their group at a World Cup for the first

time in 20 years.

Nigeria may dominate women’s football in Africa, having won 11 out of 13 Cups of Nations, but only once have they got beyond the group stage at the World Cup. “In past World Cups, we haven’t really done well and we are working very hard to make sure that we qualify from the group stage,” said Oparanozie.

- Changes for the better To help them do that, the Nigerians moved last year to appoint as coach Thomas Dennerby, the Swede who led his home country to third place at the 2011 World Cup. “He brings a whole lot of positive things in the team. He has a very broad knowledge about women’s football,” said Oparanozie.

“We’ve seen a couple of changes since he arrived.”

Among the most important changes were the improved preparations ahead of the tournament.

“We didn’t really have that in the past. But this time is different. We had a couple of quality international friendlies and tournaments.

“We went to China, in Cyprus for the Cyprus Cup and we were also in Spain to play against Canada, so we had a good preparation for this year’s World Cup.” Another of Dennerby’s decisions was to make Oparanozie the captain, something she describes as “an honour” and “a great privilege”.

“It always comes with a whole lot of expectations, I would say. I mean the players expect a lot from me, the coaches, the federation, the country as a whole,” she said.

Oparanozie left her homeland at the age of just 17 and had spells in Russia, Germany and Turkey, eventually settling in France at Guingamp in 2014.

“It was really hard in the beginning. At that age I missed home a lot, it was cold, the food was different, the culture, the people,” she said of leaving Nigeria.

“It was really difficult but looking from where I came from, I wanted to grow in my career, I didn’t have any option other than to try to make a career for myself.” (afp)

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Messi ‘bitter’ as Colombia stun Argentina

Blue Samurai to unleash ‘Japanese Messi’ on Copa America

On a continent where “imitation” Galacticos are a dime a dozen, Japan’s Takefusa Kubo could just be the real deal.

Snapped up by Real Madrid on Friday from under the noses of some of the world’s other top clubs, the teenage sensation is about to demonstrate why he is known as the “Japanese Messi” at the tender age of 18.

The youngster, described by Real as one of the most promising players in world football, is set to create a buzz at this month’s Copa America in Brazil after earning his first senior call-up for the Blue Samurai.

Rarely an Asian football tournament goes by without a “Thai Zico,” an “Iraqi Cristiano Ronaldo” or even a “North Korean Wayne Rooney” among the team rosters.

But it was Kubo who was invited to Barcelona’s youth academy as a scrawny nine-year-old where he earned his nickname for his mazy dribbling skills.

Though the Catalan giants were keen to retain him, Real Madrid took the plunge, heading off interest from Manchester City, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

The midfielder signed from FC Tokyo could come face-to-face with Argentina wizard Messi at the Copa America depending on results in the group stage.

Kubo is one of 17 uncapped players in coach Hajime Moriyasu’s new-look Japan squad as the tournament guests look to build for next year’s Tokyo Olympics but is destined to attract by far the most interest.

The world’s biggest clubs have been tracking his progress since he appeared in the 2017 Under-20 World Cup -- at just 15.

Earlier the same year he became the J-League’s youngest goalscorer, triggering the sort of hype

Lionel Messi said his team was feeling bitter after Argentina lost their opening Copa America match 2-0 to Colombia despite dominating the second half.

Goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata in the final 20 minutes gave Colombia their first tournament victory over Argentina in 20 years as Messi’s hopes of finally landing a major international tournament after losing in four finals suffered a serious blow.

“We leave here feeling bitter,” said Messi following the Group B clash in Salvador. “In the second half we had our chances.”

One of the best of those fell to the 31-year-old Barcelona icon but he headed wide after Colombia’s goalkeeper David Ospina got down quickly to push out a header from center-back Nicolas Otamendi.

But although Argentina dominated possession and created more chances in the second period, they rarely caused Ospina any serious concerns.

“We didn’t want to start this way, obviously, but now we have to lift our heads and keep going,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who lined up in an enviable forward trio with Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain.

“In the first half we retreated a little and were holding on, but in the second we really opened up,” said Messi, the Argentina captain.

“Whenever you lose it’s hard for us, we usually take it badly. Now we have to think about Paraguay.”

Argentina can still make the knock-out stages with games against Paraguay and guests Qatar, the Asian champions, to come.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes, who forced a diving save out of Ospina with one long range strike and sent a second whistling past the post, was pleased with the second half performance. “We created a lot but unfortunately

they scored in our best period,” he said.

- Controlling Messi Colombia were the better side in a goalless first half but scored twice against the run of play in the second period, with both goals coming from substitutes.

“I came on and helped my team.

We did the best we could and we managed to turn the game around at the end of the second half. We played really well,” said Zapata, who this season helped Italians Atalanta qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, who only took over Colombia after leaving his job with Iran at the end of the JanuaryFebruary Asian Cup, paid tribute to the side’s collective effort.

“Colombia as a team was the best player on the pitch. We played with a lot of discipline, concentration, with responsibility, and players with the quality of James (Rodriguez) and (Radamel) Falcao helped us a lot in this organization,” said Queiroz.

And he praised his team for “controlling Messi a bit,” noting that “we’re always talking about him and you cannot neutralize him.”

Both he and Argentina counterpart Lionel Scaloni agreed that each side had their moments during the game. “In some moments we were on top, then they were superior to us -- that’s how football goes, there are different stages in matches,” said Scaloni. Colombia, though, are well placed to win the group now.

“We’re still a long way from where we want to go,” warned Colombia’s playmaker James Rodriguez. (afp)

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once reserved for the likes of Japan greats Hidetoshi Nakata and Keisuke Honda. A YouTube sensation as a pint-sized toddler, Kubo none the less rejects comparisons to Barcelona hero Messi.

- No fear “I don’t like being compared to Messi,” he said.

“But one day I hope to be able to play like him.”

Slightly taller than Messi at 1.73 metres (5ft 8in), Kubo has a similarly low centre of gravity to the Argentina legend and an eye for a defence-splitting pass.

Japan face Chile in their opening Copa America in Sao Paolo on Monday, while Uruguay and Ecuador, also in group C, meet Sunday.

Kubo, who could become the face of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, insists Japan’s “Baby Samurai” will go into the competition with no fear. “Teams like Brazil will definitely be serious about winning,” he told local media.

“We will have to match the desire of our opponents when we get on the pitch.” Earlier this year, Moriyasu left big-name players such as Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki out of the Asian Cup squad that were beaten 3-1 in the final by Qatar.

“We are looking to bring in a new generation of players,” Moriyasu said of his Copa selection. “It’s a good opportunity for them to gain some valuable experience.”

Kubo’s former club manager Kenta Hasegawa backed the midfielder to seize his chance to shine on the world stage. “Takefusa doesn’t need a babysitter, he has matured a lot,” the FC Tokyo boss told Japanese media.

“This kind of opportunity might only come around once in a lifetime -- he will only benefit from the experience.” (afp)

Miguel SCHINCARIOL / AFP

Japan’s Takefusa Kubo takes part in a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 13, 2019, on the eve of the start of the Copa America football tournament.

A captain named Desire: Nigeria skipper relishes France showdown

Colombia’s Duvan Zapata (front) is marked

by Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi during their Copa America football tournament group match at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, on June 15, 2019.

Jean-Pierre Clatot / AFP

Nigeria’s forward Desire Oparanozie (R) jumps for the ball during the France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between Nigeria and South Korea, on June 12, 2019, at the Alpes Stadium in Grenoble, central-eastern France.

For Nigeria captain Desire Oparanozie, her country’s meeting with hosts France at the women’s World Cup on Monday will be like playing on “home soil”.

“I’m excited playing in France and playing against France as well.

I will have a couple of my friends in the French team,” the 25-year-old tells AFP. This is her third World Cup, and it has a special flavour given she plays her club football in France for Guingamp.

Monday’s match, which is crucial for Nigeria as they seek to join France in the last 16, will be played not far from Guingamp, in Rennes.

“When you’re playing against the host nation, you’re not just playing against 11 players, you’re playing against the crowd,” warned Oparanozie, who helped her team to a 2-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday to claim their first points in Group A. After a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening match, that result means the Super Falcons still stand a chance of making it out of their group at a World Cup for the first

time in 20 years.

Nigeria may dominate women’s football in Africa, having won 11 out of 13 Cups of Nations, but only once have they got beyond the group stage at the World Cup. “In past World Cups, we haven’t really done well and we are working very hard to make sure that we qualify from the group stage,” said Oparanozie.

- Changes for the better To help them do that, the Nigerians moved last year to appoint as coach Thomas Dennerby, the Swede who led his home country to third place at the 2011 World Cup. “He brings a whole lot of positive things in the team. He has a very broad knowledge about women’s football,” said Oparanozie.

“We’ve seen a couple of changes since he arrived.”

Among the most important changes were the improved preparations ahead of the tournament.

“We didn’t really have that in the past. But this time is different. We had a couple of quality international friendlies and tournaments.

“We went to China, in Cyprus for the Cyprus Cup and we were also in Spain to play against Canada, so we had a good preparation for this year’s World Cup.” Another of Dennerby’s decisions was to make Oparanozie the captain, something she describes as “an honour” and “a great privilege”.

“It always comes with a whole lot of expectations, I would say. I mean the players expect a lot from me, the coaches, the federation, the country as a whole,” she said.

Oparanozie left her homeland at the age of just 17 and had spells in Russia, Germany and Turkey, eventually settling in France at Guingamp in 2014.

“It was really hard in the beginning. At that age I missed home a lot, it was cold, the food was different, the culture, the people,” she said of leaving Nigeria.

“It was really difficult but looking from where I came from, I wanted to grow in my career, I didn’t have any option other than to try to make a career for myself.” (afp)

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International

World rowing chief gives thumbs-up to 2020 Tokyo Olympic venue

TOKYO - The head of the International Rowing Federation has backed the newly opened 2020 Tokyo Olympic venue to provide a world-class test for athletes at next year’s Summer Games.

The Sea Forest Waterway, which will also host sprint canoeing and be used for the Paralympics, opened on Sunday with a demonstration event completed in blustery conditions.

“Of course the wind, if it’s too strong, might be an issue,” admitted world rowing chief Jean-Christophe Rolland, who won a gold medal for France at the 2000 Olympics.

“But it’s the fourth time I came here in Tokyo and this is the first time I’ve seen it so strong.

“On an eight-day programme, I hope that we will find easily a time when the wind is not too strong and that we can have a good competition.”

Rolland praised Tokyo organisers for completing the venue on schedule.

“Everything has been on track, on time and I am very pleased more than one year before the Olympic Games to be in such a position without any major issues,” he told reporters.

“There are still some little things to improve but we can be relieved we will have a good course for the Olympic Games.”

The Sea Forest Waterway is one of just eight permanent new venues being constructed for Tokyo 2020, in addition to 25 existing and 10 temporary venues out of a total of 43.

The 2,300-metre (2,500-yard) course was built on canals in Tokyo Bay next to an old landfill site that has been transformed into a forest for the Olympics.

Keramas Beach GIANYAR - Keramas Beach is a beautiful black sandy beach situated in the east of Denpasar City which is dealing to the Indian Ocean. This beach is favored by the big and fast wave that offers

more challenges for every surfer to conquer it and enjoy the surf adventures. Keramas Beach is one of the famous surf points in Bali Island that many visited by surfers from both foreign coun-

tries and local. The black sand stretch 10 miles from Klungkung Regency to the west until Padang Galak Beach is a value edit own by this beach and it is blessed by the beautiful and romantic view of sunset at the late afternoon.

The waves are big, fast and roll are one of the fascination for surfers to enjoy the surf adventures and the surfers must take the surf direction from right to the left which is well known as right-hander.

Keramas Beach is located in Keramas Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Kabupaten and Bali Province – Indonesia. The name of beach is inspirited from the name of the beach location where the beach is situated that is in Keramas Village. This beach is situated close to other surf points such as Biaung/ Lembeng Beach, Padang Galak Beach, Matahari Terbit Beach, Sa-

nur Beach, Segara Beach, Sindhu Beach and Merta Sari Beach. This beach is close to Denpasar City which is only 10 minutes from the Bali’s Province or 30 minutes from Denpasar Airport.

The best time for surfing at Keramas Beach is during raining

season because the wind flows from the west to the east and create the big wave that is suitable for surfing activities. Keramas Beach is geographically located in lest side of Bali’s Peninsula where the wave become big when the wind flows from the southwest. (IBP/net)

- Early setbacks Its grandstand seats around 2,000 while an additional 16,000 spectators will be able to follow the action from temporary seating

TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA / AFP

This general overview shows the Sea Forest Waterway prior to the opening ceremony in Tokyo on June 16, 2019. The new Sea Forest Waterway venue will host the rowing and canoe events at the summer Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. and standing areas, officials said.

Despite rowers and canoeists taking a buffeting in the winds, Rolland declared himself happy.

“We have to cope with the local situation,” he added. “Our intention is not to make a venue perfect (but) to make a venue fair for the athletes, the best at an acceptable cost.”

The new archery venue was completed in April as Tokyo organisers continue to deliver after a series of early setbacks.

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cusations of plagiarism, before Olympic organisers admitted that prolonged summer rain had brought high levels of bacteria to a venue earmarked for triathlon and open water swimming.

Tokyo officials have since been looking for ways to reduce their 1.35 trillion yen ($12 billion) budget, despite concerns from some sports bodies warning that cost-cutting could adversely affect the running of the Games. (afp)

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They opened their first permanent venue -the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, which will host badminton and modern pentathlon fencing -- in 2017, which followed a disastrous rollout of plans for the Olympic stadium.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tore up the blueprints for the new national stadium in 2015 faced with public anger over its $2 billion price tag.

Designs for the official Games logo were subsequently scrapped following ac-

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Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 Japan’s driver Kamui Kobayashi competes June 16, 2019 during the 87th edition of the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race on June 15, 2019, at Le Mans northwestern France.

LE MANS - The Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez went into the final three hours of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on Sunday in the lead as the Japanese manufacturer remained on course for a back-toback win.

After some 21 hours, they had notched up 334 laps, enjoying a lead of one lap over the other Toyota hybrid of Fernando Alonso, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima who triumphed 12 months ago.

Six laps off the pace was the Racing/BR Engineering BR1-AER of Vitaly Petrov, Mikhail Aleshin and Stoffel Vandoorne.

“I think that’s me done for the day!” said Conway as Kobayashi took the wheel.

Only five of the eight cars in top LMP1 category remained as dawn broke on Sunday.

The SMP Racing car of Stephane Sarrazin, Egor Orudzhev and Sergey Sirotkin was forced to abandon the race at around 2:00 am as it was in third place. With Orudzhev at the wheel, it went off the track and was too damaged to continue.

In total, 11 out of the 61 cars that started the race on Saturday were forced to drop out by early Sunday.

Alonso, 37, is signing off on another chapter of his storied career, hoping to add back-to-back Le Mans titles to his two Formula One world championships.

“It’s difficult to match the other car on pure pace but we will push.

The race is long,” said Alonso, who

is still in contention for the overall world endurance championship title this season.

A win for the Toyota hybrids is almost certain.

For the last two seasons, they have been the only manufacturer on the grid after Porsche and Audi pulled out of the elite LMP1 class.

Most of the drama in the early hours of the race was down the field. The Corvette of Swiss driver Marcel Fassler spun after contact with the Porsche of Japan’s Satoshi Hoshino who is driving for the team backed by film star Patrick Dempsey.

After two violent clashes with the safety barriers, the Corvette had to be lifted off the circuit by a crane with the crew forced to abandon. (afp)

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Damaged tanker arrives at UAE anchorage amid increased regional tensions

DUBAI - A damaged Japanese tanker arrived Sunday at a UAE anchorage site after it was rocked by explosions in Gulf waters as Saudi Arabia accused arch-rival Iran of being behind the attack.

The Kokuka Courageous was carrying highly flammable methanol through the Gulf of Oman on Thursday when it came under attack along with the Norwegian-operated Front Altair -- the second assault in a month in the strategic shipping lane.

US President Donald Trump has said the twin attacks had Iran “written all over it” -- rejecting Tehran’s vehement denial -- and its key Gulf ally Saudi Arabia has also lashed out against Tehran.

In his first public comments since the attacks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in remarks published Sunday he “won’t hesitate” to tackle any threats to the oil-rich kingdom.

“We do not want a war in the region... But we won’t hesitate to deal with any threat to our people, our sovereignty, our territorial integrity and our vital interests,” he told panArab daily Asharq al-Awsat.

“The Iranian regime did not respect the presence of the Japanese prime minister as a guest in Tehran and responded to his (diplomatic) efforts by attacking two tankers, one of which was Japanese.”

The US military on Friday released grainy footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an “unexploded limpet mine” from one of the tankers.

“Kokuka Courageous has arrived safely at the designated anchorage at Sharjah,” the vessel’s Singaporebased BSM Ship Management said in a statement Sunday.

The crew, who remained on board, were “safe and well”, it said.

A damage assessment and preparations for transferring the ship’s cargo would start “once the port authorities have completed their standard security checks and formalities”, it added.

- Strategic waterway The other ship, the Front Altair, has left Iran’s territorial waters, multiple sources said Saturday.

It was “heading toward the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan area in the United Arab Emirates”, the ports chief of Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan told the semi-official news agency ISNA. A spokeswoman for Frontline Management, the Norwegian company which owns the ship, said “all 23 crew members of the tanker departed Iran” and flew to Dubai on Saturday.

The UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday called on world powers “to secure international navigation and access to energy”, a plea echoed by regional ally Saudi Arabia after the incident sent crude prices soaring.

Thursday’s attacks took place southeast of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor connecting the energyrich states of the Middle East with markets in Asia, Europe, North America and elsewhere.

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), 35 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, which is struggling with crippling US sanctions, has repeatedly warned in the past that it could block the strait in a relatively lowtech, high-impact countermeasure to any attack by the United States.

Doing so would disrupt oil tankers travelling out of the Gulf region to the Indian Ocean and global export routes.

Iran’s parliament speaker said Sunday Washington could be behind the “suspicious” tanker attacks, the official news agency IRNA reported.

“The suspicious actions against the tankers... seem to complement the economic sanctions against Iran considering that (the US) has not achieved any results from them,” he told MPs. The UN has called for an independent investigation. (afp)

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the state for the next five years and realize the welfare of the Indonesian people,” he said.

According to Koster, the BAF is a medium for the preservation and development of Balinese culture.

This year, the BAF is carried out in accordance with the vision of Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali through the Universal Development Planning Pattern towards a New Era of Bali.

“Overall, the format of this year’s BAF implementation has been arranged creatively and innovatively as part of the implementation of policies governed in the Bali Governor Regulation,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, at the beginning of his remarks congratulated Jokowi who was re-elected as President of the Republic of Indonesia in partnership with Ma’ruf Amin. Balinese people are said to have fully supported the pair of Jokowi-Ma’ruf with 91.68 percent of the votes. This percentage is the highest in Indonesia.

“Now, the Balinese people are praying for the president and his family to always be given health and strength to lead the nation and

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Massive demonstration chokes Hong Kong as extradition anger boils

HONG KONG - Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in central Hong Kong Sunday against a reviled extradition law, the latest huge demonstration to pile pressure on the city’s embattled leader, despite her weekend climbdown.

The enormous show of force saw protesters chanting “Scrap the evil law!” as they marched through the streets calling for the resignation of chief executive Carrie Lam, who paused work on the hugely divisive bill Saturday after days of mounting pressure, saying she had misjudged the public mood.

Throngs of black-clad protesters snaked their way through the city’s streets in dense crowds heading to the city’s parliament -- a repeat of a record-breaking demonstration a week earlier that organisers said more than a million people attended.

Critics fear the Beijing-backed law will entangle people in China’s notoriously opaque and politicised courts and damage the city’s reputation as a safe business hub.

Although Lam, a pro-Beijing appointee, offered a rare concession on Saturday, she stopped short of committing to permanently scrapping the unpopular law.

Her gesture was swiftly rejected by protest leaders who called on her to resign, shelve the bill entirely and apologise for police using tear gas and rubber bullets earlier in the week.

“Personally I think she can no longer govern Hong Kong, she has lost the public,” Dave Wong, a 38-year-old protester who works in finance, told AFP. “She has pretended not to hear or see our troubles or the injured protesters, and even called them rioters -- this makes us Hong Kong residents furious,” added demonstrator Calvin Wong.

Thousands of protesters dressed in black take part in a new rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019.

- Anger at police The international finance hub was rocked Wednesday by the worst political violence since before its 1997 handover to China as tens of thousands of protesters were dispersed by baton-wielding riot police.

Many placards in the crowd Sunday accused police of using excessive force.

“You’re supposed to protect us not shoot at us,” read one banner.

“The police should not use rubber bullets, tear gas, and bean bag rounds to deal with the students,” protester Ben Choi told AFP. Nearly 80 people were injured in this week’s unrest, including

22 police officers, with both sides showing a willingness to escalate their behaviour to levels unseen before in the usually stable business hub.

One man died late Saturday when he fell from a building where he had been holding an hours-long anti-extradition protest.

He had unfurled a banner saying: “Entirely withdraw China extradition bill. We were not rioting. Released students and the injured”.

Huge queues formed outside the high-end Pacific Place mall with flowers and written tributes piling up as demonstrators paid their respects. (afp)

The policies, continued Koster, include the Governor Regulation No.79/ 2018 concerning the Use of Balinese Customary Clothing; Governor Regulation No.80/2018 concerning Protection and Use of Language, Scripts, and Balinese Literature and the Implementation of the Balinese Language Month; Governor Regulation No.97/2018 concerning Restriction of Waste Generation of Disposable Plastics; and Governor Regulations No. 99/2018 concerning Marketing and Utilization of Bali’s Agricultural, Fisheries and Local Industry Products. In addition, BAF also becomes a concrete manifesta-

tion of the efforts to popularize the values of Pancasila of June 1, 1945 in Bali, primarily in the midst of the dynamics of national and state life today.

“Indeed, political dynamics frequently divides people’s lives. But, don’t forget there is an art that can reunite us again,” he explained.

Koster invited all parties to spread the spirit of peace and tolerance in diversity in order to strengthen the unity and integrity of the nation.

After the parade ended, the president and his entourage immediately boarded the decorative car to the front area of the Bali governor’s office. The

entire family of Jokowi including Jan Ethes looked to be wearing Balinese customary attires. Before going up to the decorative car, Jokowi as usual, spontaneously approached the community and greeted them.

On top of the decorative car, Jokowi seemed to guide Jan Ethes to wave to the community. When dropping off in front of the governor’s office, Jokowi returned to approaching the community and greeted them and even served selfie. Meanwhile, the public seemed not to care off even though they had to jostle or face directly with the authorities to meet the leader of the country. (kmb32)

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Indonesia returns five containers of waste to the US

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In this picture taken on December 11, 2018 a man searches for plastic waste for resale at a dump in Mojokerto, East Java province. Around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year and end up in landfill or the seas, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste.

The containers were supposed to contain only paper scrap, according to the customs documents. Instead they were loaded with other waste including bottles, plastic waste, and diapers, said senior environment

ministry official Sayid Muhadhar.

“This is not appropriate and we don’t want to be a dumping ground,” Muhadhar told AFP. The five containers -- owned by a Canadian company -- were shipped

from Seattle in the United States to Indonesia’s second biggest city Surabaya in late March, Muhadhar said. It was not immediately clear where the rubbish originated from.

Indonesia is currently examining several other containers in Jakarta’s port and the city of Batam on the island of Sumatra.

It is the latest country to return imported rubbish after neighbour-

ing Malaysia vowed to ship back hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste last month.

The Philippines has ordered tonnes of garbage dumped in the country to be shipped back to Canada, sparking a diplomatic row between the two countries.

For years China received the bulk of scrap plastic from around the world, but closed its doors to

foreign refuse last year in an effort to clean up its environment.

Huge quantities of waste have since been redirected to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia and to a lesser degree the Philippines. Around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year.

Much of that ends up in landfill or in the seas, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). (afp)

Indonesian YouTube stars get chance for university place

An Indonesian university is offering would-be students a novel way to gain admission to the faculty -- become a YouTube star first. Through a special admission scheme, the National Development University Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ), is offering places to YouTubers who have a channel with at least 10,000 subscribers and have created original content that has been

viewed more than 100,000 times.

Those who meet the criteria will be further tested by having to create a new video of between three to five minutes duration.

University places are highly competitive in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, with over 260 million people.

Social media websites are also wildly popular across the archipelago, with re-

search showing people spend an average of over three hours a day online -- one of the highest rates in the world.

The university offering the novel admission package said places were only open for those planning on studying economics, social and political science, law, engineering and computers.

“YouTube is a great media to convey

positive messages,” rector Erna Hernawati told the Jakarta Post, adding the university wanted students to “influence society”.

The country’s biggest YouTube stars -Atta Halilintar and Ricis -- have more than 15 million subscribers each.

UPNVJ university already offers special admission schemes for athletes and Koran recital specialists. (afp)

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BUSINESS Tanker hit in Gulf attacks heads to port

A Japanese tanker, one of two vessels attacked in sensitive Gulf waters this week, was heading to port Saturday, its owners said.

The United Arab Emirates called on world powers “to secure international navigation and access to energy” after the incident Thursday, which sent crude prices soaring amid a tense standoff between Iran and the US. The Kokuka Courageous was carrying highly flammable methanol through the Gulf of Oman when was rocked by explosions, causing a blaze that was quickly extinguished.

US President Donald Trump said the twin attack, which also targeted a tanker owned by Oslo-listed company Frontline, had Iran “written all over it”.

He was speaking hours after the US military released grainy footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an “unexploded limpet mine” from one of the tankers.

Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the Hormuz Strait, a narrow seaway vital to the world’s oil supplies, in the case of a conflict with the US. But the UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose country is bitterly opposed to Iranian influence in the region, called Saturday for a de-escalation in tensions.

“We remain hopeful in attaining a broader framework for cooperation with Iran,” he said at a summit in Bulgaria.

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said an “international consensus” was needed to resolve the situation. The Japanese tanker’s Tokyo-based operator Kokuka confirmed Saturday the vessel was heading to port in the United Arab Emirates.

“We still don’t know if the tanker goes to Khor Fakkan or Fujairah as they are very close,” said a spokesman, referring to two Emirati ports on the Gulf of Oman.

Maritime experts would then seek to transfer its highly flammable cargo to shore, according to an unnamed official quoted by Japanese state media.

“From a viewpoint of global energy security, it is necessary for the international community to jointly deal with the act,” said Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko at a G20 energy and environment meeting in Japan on Saturday.

The other ship which came under attack, the Norwegian-operated Front Altair, was being towed away from Iranian waters and would undergo a damage assessment later Saturday, said a spokeswoman for its operator.

“The 23 crew members of the ‘Front Altair’ remain safe and well, with plans being made for their repatriation soonest,” she added.

- ‘Allegations against Iran’ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that the US had “immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran without a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence.”

The United States has also accused Iran over May 12 sabotage attacks on four tankers anchored in the Gulf of Oman off Fujairah.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an independent investigation. “It’s very important to know the truth (and) that responsibilities are clarified,” he told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

“Obviously that can only be done if there is an independent entity that verifies those facts.”

The oil tankers hit Thursday morning were 10 nautical miles apart and headed to Asia when they were struck by explosions after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, some 25 nautical miles off Iran’s southern coast.

The Front Altair was carrying naphtha, a refined petroleum product, when it was hit by three explosions, according to Norwegian officials.

Blocking the Hormuz Strait would be a relatively low-tech, high-impact countermeasure Iran could take against any attack by the United States, and would severely disrupt global oil supplies.

But Trump played down the threat. “It’s not going to be closed, it’s not going to be closed for long and they know it. They’ve been told in very strong terms,” he said. (afp)

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Philosophical Messages in Kertha Gosa Paintings

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Kertha Gosa in Klungkung has been known as a heritage of the royal period. Until now it remains well maintained. The building features a classic atmosphere. There are a number of stories contained in the paintings mounted on the ceiling.

What are they? The name of Kertha Gosa has been very famous not only in Balinese society, but also overseas. The historical heritage located in the south of Puputan Klungkung Monument becomes one of the tourist destinations in Klungkung.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) walk before the fifth regular foreign ministers’ meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Dushanbe on June 15, 2019.

China’s trade rep says ‘external pressures’ can help economy BEIJING - Chinese media reported Thursday that the country’s top trade negotiator said “external pressures” can help the country’s economy.

Vice Premier Liu He, speaking at a forum in Shanghai, described the pressures that China is currently facing as an “inevitable test,” according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and mainland Chinese media outlets.

“The external pressure will help us improve innovation and selfdevelopment, speed up reform and opening up, and push forward with high-quality growth,” Liu said.

He did not directly reference the U.S.-China trade dispute, according to the South China Morning Post. The U.S. has accused China of stealing trade secrets and forcing American companies to transfer technology. China says the U.S. is trying to stifle its economic devel-

opment. Each country has imposed higher import duties on billions of dollars of goods from the other side.

Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department placed Huawei on a list that effectively bars U.S. firms from selling technology to the Chinese tech giant without government approval. China said this month that it will soon release its own list of “unreliable entities” comprised of foreign businesses, organizations and individuals.

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng told reporters Thursday that any foreign company that complies with Chinese laws, market rules and the spirit of contracts will not have to worry about the list.

Gao said the U.S. was dishonest in trade negotiations and went back on its word — something which the U.S. has also accused China of doing.

“If the U.S. wants to force China to yield through exerting maximum unilateral pressure, it will absolutely not succeed,” he said.

Chinese state media hinted last month that the country’s supply of rare earths — exotic minerals used in electric cars, mobile phones and other technology — may be used as a trade weapon. According to figures from China’s customs administration, rare earths exports were down 16% in May compared to the previous month.

Gao said fluctuations in rare earth exports were the result of changes in the market, and that China has not adopted new measures for managing its rare earths. (ap)

When coming in, the classic atmosphere can be felt intensely. The Kertha Gosa building in the northeast corner still shows its taksu or divine vibration. Its foundation is made from hard sand stone. The poles of the building with a palm fiber roof covered with carvings give the impression of the past time. Gold leaf color of some painting has looked to fade but still looks beautiful. They are no less beautiful when compared to the carvings of today.

In the center of the building, there are carved table and chairs. According to the story, during the kingdom era it is believed to be the venue for discussion on everything related to security situation, prosperity and justice of kingdom region in Bali. Besides, this pavilion served as a venue of meeting for the subordinate kings throughout Bali held every full moon of the fourth month in Balinese calendar (October). Here the royal officials provided direction and decisions based on considerations of the circumstances and needs.

When observed further, the ceiling of this building is filled with paintings. They have very distinctive colors. Additionally, they look natural with a touch of color of the rocks. Aside from offering very classic nuance, it contains meaningful philosophy. All of them are displayed in plots. Its beauty and uniqueness can draw the attention of many visiting tourists. They are quite curious about the meaning contained therein.

A tour guide, I Putu Gede Alex Sanjaya Putra, said the paintings have existed since the beginning of the building. One by one is explained based on the existing references.

At the bottom plot, the story tells about Tantri Kandaka, the 1001-night stories whose essence is about all the deceit in society. The second and third plots carry about the Atma Presangsa, depicting the suffering of the souls in Hell found by Bima Sena (second son of the Pandavas) on his way to find out the souls of his father and mother.

The fourth plot is about the eagle seeking amrita (holy water of life), taken from Adi Parwa, a story that illustrates how difficult it is to earn a living in the world. Meanwhile, the fifth plot tells about palelindon (forecast

and meaning of earthquakes). The sixth and seventh plots tell about Bima Sena when meeting with divine and celestial deities and fighting to save the souls of his father and mother.

Meanwhile, the eighth plot tells about the heaven of the souls and the ninth plot about the god who serves as the keeper of the balance of the four points of the compass of the world. “This painting becomes one of the tourist attractions,” explained Sanjaya Putra, not long ago.

Right in the middle of this building area is the Taman Gili. Local community is more familiar with the name of Balai Kambang (literally means ‘the floating pavilion’) surrounded by a fish pond with water lilies. To

get there, visitors should explore some steps that also show the old impression. This building has many poles. The carving is similar to the ones in the Kertha Gosa. This also draws the attention of visitors as intrigued by the story of the paintings on the ceiling.

Near the brick-using foundation building, there is a small note explaining the meaning of the paintings. The first plot from below tells the story about the destiny of a person predetermined by the day of birth. The second plot depicts the story of Pan Berayut, a fairy tale about the couple having 18 children. As for the third to sixth plot tell about the story of Sutasoma, the work of renowned poet, Mpu Tantular during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk in Majapahit in 1365. (kmb)

Fried Red Rice Offers Savory Taste Do you enjoy fried rice of white rice ingredients? Well, it has been a commonplace! How about tasting a dish of fried rice made from red rice ingredients. It is something new. Other than offering delicious flavor, this type of fried rice is also low in cholesterol and very good for health. Moreover, when combined with Balinese spices, it must be tempting to immediately try it. The fried rice found in one of the restaurants in Ubud is combined with local and international nuances.

Rice is indeed the target for people to consume, especially those wishing to reduce cholesterol. This red rice is also ingredient in food

stalls to restaurants on the Island of the Gods. Including in tourism areas, this serving is an attractive offer for tourists. “Carbohydrates in brown rice do exist, but in low sugar content, so they are chosen especially for those desiring to reduce sugar consumption,” Chef UNAME Restaurant Ubud, I Wayan Partana.

Partana said that to give a sensational flavor, the brown rice is cooked with Balinese spices (base genep) which accentuate the flavor of garlic and aromatic ginger.

Then, add bulun baon leaf, kluwek and Moringa leaves as vegetables mixed in the cooking process and added with chicken meat to give a

distinctive local flavor. “Vegetables added give a slightly bitter and savory taste and an acidic sensation with extra kluwek or pangium,” he explained.

The types of vegetables used are also rich in benefits for the body that function as medicine, especially bulun baon. The cooking only takes advantage of a little oil so that it causes the fried rice to have low fat. For additional condiment, it is made from cut tomatoes, green cayenne pepper, sprouts, avocados and lime juice that can provide international-style food. “There are poached eggs to provide additional delight when savoring fried rice,” he concluded. (kmb)

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Badung presents reconstructed Gambuh of Tumbak Bayuh and Mekotek of Munggu

MANGUPURA - Reconstruction of the Gambuh art troupe of Tumbak Bayuh, Mengwi, Badung, returned to be staged in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI. Similar performance had been shown on the 36th BAF in Angsoka Stage, Bali Art Center.

Head of the Badung Culture Office, Ida Bagus Anom Bhasma, confirmed that he will present one of the dances registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) to the Directorate General of Culture at Ministry of Education and Culture in the BAF 2019. “Well ... we perform a number of reconstruction dances. One of them is the Tumbak Bayuh Gambuh Dance, Tumbak Bayuh village, Mengwi,” said Anom Bhasma recently.

According to him, the Mekotek tradition will also be presented in the form of colossal drama. In addition to the Mekotek tradition, Badung will also involve around 4,862 artists to entertain the people of Bali. “In the past, Mekotek was displayed in the parade, but now we bring it to the colossal fragmentary dance, a typical tradition of Badung district from Munggu village,” said IB Bhasma, According to him, all the artists that will be sent to the BAF have been ready to perform. Badung will send around 4,862 artists divided into all fields of the arts. The art envoys absorbing most artists are the art parade, the gong kebyar art

troupes and fragmentary dances.

“All of our artists are ready. Our preparation has even reached 90 percent of all the art performances to be participated in, whether they are competed or not,” he said.

He explained that gong kebyar art envoys, both of children, adults and women had been given special guidance. It is considering that gong kebyar group is no longer contested in the region before appearing in the BAF. “Especially for the gong kebyar competition, we take the participants from the previous champions in the district level because we no longer hold the competition (at the district level), so we use them, mainly for women’s and child’s gong kebyar art troupes,” he.

In order to make the tradition appearing in the BAF colossal art, he cooperated with the Assembly of Cultural Advisory and Guidance (Listibya) Badung and the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar.

“For the colossal dance (Makotek), we have got a help from the ISI and Listibya Badung. The synopsis has also been made,” he said.

He hoped the artists of Badung can perform optimally, so they can provide spectacle and entertainment for the people of Bali. Moreover, the supporting funds for this activity are not small, reaching IDR 7 billion.

“We hope these artists can perform optimally,” he concluded. (kmb27)

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Head of the Badung Culture Office, Ida Bagus Anom Bhasma

This year, the BAF has entered the 41st edition.

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BAF should not be just a routine

EVERY year the Bali provincial government organizes the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) agenda.

This year, the BAF has entered the 41st edition. Preparation of this year’s BAF seemed less enthusiastic when compared to previous years. There is saturation in the community because the concepts and models of the art appearing are only those very same people.

One of the cultural figures in Klungkung, I Ketut Dewa Soma, did not dismiss such situation on Saturday (Jun. 15). According to him, the government, especially the Culture Office and other academic institutions, should be able to empower other traditional arts in Bali. What is happening today is the artists appearing are just those very same people. So, there is an impression that civil servants have organized and appointed the art envoys. It is not based on the willingness of the civil servant, but should be based on the ability of the art troupes.

“Today, what happens is that which art troupes that can be taken to make cooperation will be often displayed throughout the year.

Actually, there are a lot of artistic potential. They should also get the opportunities at the moment of BAF,” he affirmed.

The government can do this by providing coaching funds, and entrusting them to manage it through schools with unique artistic potential. It is not the other way around, where the government manages from the beginning to the end of one art troupe. Ultimately, those getting the opportunity to make performance every year are those

of the same troupes. Aside from the same arts, the people making the performance are also the same.

Dewa Soma realized that it is not an easy process. This method does require a long process, as a form of sustainable development and preservation. The government certainly has to go down to the field and record all the art potentials owned by villages that are still worth preserving. Results of data collection must then be followed up with budgeting for the costs of coaching and preservation.

“Give the art troupes to manage without the involvement of the government, so there is no impression that the government is giving the budget, the government is fostering and the government is using them.

If applying this kind of concept, those receiving guidance must be subjective,” he said.

Especially regarding the implementation of the BAF, according to him the basic format is quite good but many things still need to be improved because if the goal is to maintain but many are not maintained, with the inclusion of a variety of new streams that do not really belong to the Balinese cultural tradition. If the goal is empowering, but on the one hand

many are helpless because of the lack of a given budget. Some are not touched. Actually if the target is to preserve, it certainly must be supported by infrastructure, personnel and funding.

He asked the Culture Office, Listibya and ISI to work together.

Go directly to the field because there are still many traditional arts that need to be empowered for their sustainability. Then, provide motivational funds and prepare them to appear at BAF in the following year because the BAF must involve many people evenly to eliminate the impression if the BAF is civil servants.

Dewa Soma appreciated to the theme raised this year namely Bayu Pramana meaning to glorify the power of the wind as one of the elements of the mahabhutas and basic elements. Other than glorifying nature, it also safeguards this nature from air pollution due to globalization. The concrete form is maintaining the preservation of forests, mountains, lakes, seas and so on. Reduce factories that can cause air pollution, contamination, waste and so on. If this can be done, it will certainly have an impact on the clean air we breathe every day. (gik)

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In this picture taken on June 4, 2019, an Indian boatman walks amid boats on the dried bed of a lake at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, on the eve of World Environment Day.

Severe heat kills dozens in India’s Bihar state

PATNA - Severe heat has left dozens dead over a 24-hour period in India’s Bihar state, as the country enters a third week of searing temperatures, officials said Sunday.

The deaths occurred in three districts of the poor northern state, where temperatures have hovered around 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in recent days, senior health official Vijay Kumar told AFP. Forty-nine people died in three districts of the Magadh region that has been hit by drought, he said.

“It was a sudden development on Saturday afternoon. People affected by heatstroke were rushed to different hospitals,” Kumar added.

“Most of them died on Saturday night and some on Sunday morning during treatment.”

Kumar said about 40 more people were being treated at a

government-run hospital in Aurangabad.

“Patients affected by heat stroke are still being brought, the death toll is likely to increase if the heatwave continues.”

Most of the victims were aged above 50 and were rushed to hospitals in semi-conscious state with symptoms of high fever, diarrhoea and vomiting.

Twenty-seven people died in Aurangabad district, 15 in Gaya and seven in Nawada district, of-

ficials said.

State Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of 400,000 rupees ($5,700) for the family of each victim.

Harsh Vardhan, India’s health minister, said people should not leave their homes until temperatures fall.

“Intense heat affects brain and leads to various health issues,” he said.

Large parts of northern India have endured more than two weeks

of sweltering heat. Temperatures have risen above 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the desert state of Rajasthan.

A heatwave in 2015 left more than 3,500 dead in India and Pakistan.

In 2017, researchers said South Asia, which is home to one fifth of the world’s population, could see heat levels rise to unsurvivable levels by the end of the century if no action is taken on global warming. (afp)

Rare wolf killed in Bangladesh after first appearance in decades

DHAKA - The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.

The grey wolf was last seen in Bangladesh in 1949, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Locals in a town near the Sundarbans -- the world’s biggest mangrove forest that straddles India and Bangladesh -- captured and killed the wolf because it had attacked their livestock.

“With the images we confirmed that the animal is an Indian grey wolf,” Y.V Jhala of the Wildlife Institute of India told AFP.

There are still about 3,000 of the animals in India, some in captivity, but they disappeared from their habitat in north and northwest Bangladesh in the 1940s, he said.

Anwarul Islam, a zoologist at Dhaka University, collected DNA samples from the animal as his team looks for signs of more Indian grey wolves in the region.

“It’s sad it was beaten to death.

We need to conduct further investigations to find whether it travelled in a pack,” said Islam.

The wolf was killed in early June but was only identified when photos of its corpse were sent to experts.

A host of animals -- including the striped hyena, swamp deer and black buck -- have disappeared from Bangladesh over in recent decades. (afp)

In this handout photo taken on June 9, 2019 and released by the Barguna District Administrator’s Office shows a Bangladeshi man measuring the corpse of an Indian grey wolf, the first to be seen in the region in eight decades, at Taltali town near the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

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10 breathtaking Swiss alpine areas in the Bernese Oberland Region that inspired literary greats THE spectacular alpine region of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland has proved the inspiration behind many timeless poems, novels and even films.

Two and a half hours from Zürich airport by train, the Bernese Oberland has, for centuries, spurred writers from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, JRR Tolkien and Lord Byron to Johann Goethe and Ian Fleming to reach for their pens and rhapsodise about the most breathtaking mountainous area on the continent.

Here are the top 10 places in the Bernese Oberland that have inspired the literary greats. Miss them at your peril!

1. The Reichenbach Falls Perhaps the most celebrated literary location in the Alps, the Reichenbach Falls in the Hasli Valley is where Conan Doyle set the climactic struggle between the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his arch nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.

The dramatic fight saw them both plunge into the ferocious waterfall to a (seemingly) certain death. Much to Dr Watson’s shock, Holmes miraculously reappeared in London three years later.

Standing at the top of the aweinspiring 250-metre-high waterfall, it is very easy to see how it fired up the author’s imagination. If you fell into what Watson memorably described as “the dreadful cauldron”, there would be no chance of you coming back.

The Reichenbach Falls is now a site of pilgrimage for Sherlock fans from every corner of the globe.

Every year the Sherlock Holmes Society meets in full period costume on 4 May, the day Sherlock “died”, to commemorate their hero.

2. Meiringen In 1891 Conan Doyle spent

several days at the Hotel des Alpes in Meiringen, which commands a fabulous view of the waterfall. It is here that he found his inspiration for the climactic scene of “The Final Problem”, which was published two years later.

In the story, Holmes and Watson spend the night before his “death” in the Englischer Hof Hotel in Meiringen. Holmes’s presence in the pretty Alpine village – which also claims to be the place where the egg-based dessert, meringue, was invented – has been memorialised with a pub called the Sherlock Lounge, a statue of the great sleuth, a type of fondue (!) and only the second Sherlock Holmes Museum in the world (after the one in Baker Street in London.)

The museum in Meiringen is notable for its exact reconstruction of Holmes and Watson’s sitting room.

3. The Lauterbrunnen Valley Tolkien visited the astonishing Lauterbrunnen Valley in 1911.

With its sheer cliff walls and 72 thunderous waterfalls, it possesses a compelling, primal beauty.

Many people imagine that Tolkien was inspired by New Zealand, which provided such a splendid backdrop in Peter Jackson’s films, but in fact he utilised the Alps as the basis for his fictional Middle Earth.

It is no surprise that the author employed the ethereal Lauterbrunnen Valley as the model for the heavenly Rivendell, the home of Elrond and his council, in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

4. The Jungfrau Mountain Range The three mighty peaks overlooking Lauterbrunnen Valley inspired Tolkien for his creation of the epic 4000-metre-high mountains above Khazad-dum, the dwarf colony in The Lord of the Rings.

In the book, the Silberhorn is

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Mass Pendet and Baris Dance accompany president

Asked suddenly, preparation only lasts for two weeks

DENPASAR - Hundreds of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers welcomed and accompanied the arrival of Indonesian President Joko Widodo before opening and releasing the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI parade last Saturday (Jun. 15). After the president sat down on the honorary stage, the dancers from SMKN 3 Sukawati vocational school danced beautifully. People might not know if the performance of Pendet Dance and the mass Baris Dance were previously requested suddenly.

referred to as Silvertine or Celebdil, the Rottalhorn is called Caradhras and the magnificent Jungfrau is named Fanuidhol or Cloudyhead, as its summit is shrouded in clouds.

When he departed the region, Tolkien wrote that, “I left the view of Jungfrau with deep regret.” The peaks also feature in JK Rowling’s 2018 Harry Potter prequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (a name taken from a nearby Swiss Alpine village.)

ished when it was spotted by the movie’s location scouts, and the producers paid for it to be completed so they could use it in the film. Standing at nearly 3000 metres above sea level, the Piz Gloria is now one of the world’s highest revolving restaurants, and features a permanent 007 exhibition.

What do the staff at the Piz Gloria say to you when you arrive?

We have been expecting you, Mr Rampton.

5. The Jungfrau Railway During the summer of 1911, Tolkien also witnessed the construction of the astounding Jungfrau Railway. He saw the workers drilling an incredible 7 km tunnel through the north face of the Eiger and the neighbouring mountain, Moench.

The Jungfraujoch, the terminus at the summit, sits at 3454 m above sea level and is the highest train station in Europe. Tolkien transposed the amazing construction of the Jungfrau Railway to the interlaced tunnels of the Mines of Moria in The Lord of the Rings.

7. Lauterbrunnen Village The village of Lauterbrunnen was also the location for many celebrated scenes from the 1969 Bond movie, including sequences involving a stock car race, an ice rink, a telephone box and a railway station.

The village also inspired the visiting Byron to write the poem, “Manfred”: “No eyes but mine now drink this sight of loveliness; I should be sole in the sweet solitude, and with the spirit of the place divide.”

6. Piz Gloria One of the most famous James Bond villain’s lairs is the Piz Gloria at the top of the Schilthorn mountain in Muerren. This is Ernst Blofeld’s Alpine hideaway in the book and film of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

007 (played by George Lazenby, in his only outing in the role) goes undercover and infiltrates the allergy clinic which is a front for Blofeled’s HQ. However, Bond’s cover is blown when he is caught seducing women!

The building was only half fin-

8. The Staubbach Falls Lauterbrunnen village is the site of The Staubbach Falls as well.

Falling from some 300 metres, this dazzling cataract is the highest free flowing waterfall in Switzerland.

In the summer, warm winds agitate the waters so that they swirl in all directions. These sunlit droplets give the waterfall its name, as the word “Staub” means dust in German.

Goethe came to the waterfall in 1779 and was so moved that he wrote a poem, “Gesang der Geister ueber den Wassern” (Spirit Song About the Waters), that made it world-famous.

A classic of German culture, the

poem acted like an 18th-century Instagram post and drew visitors from all over the globe. The poem is now inscribed on a stone at the foot of the waterfall.

9. Grosse Scheidegg Goethe also wrote memorably about Grosse Scheidegg, a majestic mountain pass reachable via a long track uphill from Grindelwald.

The poet came to the Jungfrau region in 1779 to escape from romantic woes back in Germany. He spent four weeks trekking in the area and particularly loved Grosse Scheidegg. He wrote a lot about the fearsome peaks that tower above it, the Wetterhorn and the Schreckhorn.

The latter translates as “Terror Mountain”, which sounds about right! In addition, Goethe waxed lyrical about the nearby Eiger, also the location of a rather less highbrow work of art, the 1975 movie, The Eiger Sanction starring Clint Eastwood.

10. Hotel Rosenlaui Goethe got about a bit in the Bernese Oberland. He also stayed at the renowned Hotel Rosenlaui, right by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge. This remote hotel a few miles outside Meiringen has over the past two and a half centuries also played host to an array of other literary greats, including Conan Doyle, Tolstoy, Mark Twain and Friedrich Nietzsche.

In “The Final Problem,” Holmes and Watson reserve rooms there (although, sadly, Holmes never gets to enjoy its charms). Hotel Rosenlaui is a gorgeous Belle Epoque establishment with more than a hint of Hotel Grand Budapest about it. (net)

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Hundreds of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers welcomed and accompanied the arrival of Indonesian President Joko Widodo before opening and releasing the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI parade last Saturday (Jun. 15).

“This is a sudden request, so the preparation only lasted about two weeks,” said the Chairperson of the Dance Study Program of SMKN 3 Sukawati Gianyar, Siluh Putu Adi Indrayani, on the sidelines of the parade.

According to Siluh, it is the first time for the SMKN 3 Sukawati to be involved in the parade.

By and large, this school only participated in the performance at the Bali Art Center, especially at the closing of the BAF. Though requested instantly, the fairly short preparation was not an obstacle to display the best performance.

Moreover, the appearance of the students was witnessed directly by the number one person of this country. “For children, dancing is indeed their field. So, we just need to adjust the composition,” she explained.

To appear in the parade, Siluh stated that students had been given makeover since 07:00.

They even arrived in Denpasar around 11:00 or three hours before the BAF parade commenced. (kmb32)

Parade property still uses Styrofoam

Gianyar looks different with sarad cakes

DENPASAR - Property of the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) parade has not fully used eco-friendly materials. For example, some contingents still made their district logo from Styrofoam. In general, the property has indeed been dominated by natural materials such as fresh coconut and flowers. Meanwhile, the property of honorary stage has been made from eco-friendly materials.

“So, it can’t be completely applied. Indeed, it very much depends on the contingent itself. But in general, the eco-friendly materials are far more dominant,” said Head of the Bali Culture Service, I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana amid the Bali Arts Festival XLI parade in front of the Bajra Sandi Monument, Renon, Denpasar, on Saturday (Jun. 15).

Kun admitted to have confirmed several heads of district culture office whose contingents are still using Styrofoam, mainly for district

/ municipality logo. Actually such property was once used last year. In this year’s BAF it is used again for reasons of restricted funds.

“In the future, it must be better.

So, what we have agreed should be used as a platform to organize the parade so as to be more ecofriendly,” he added.

Sarad cakes Gianyar district is a contingent having fully used eco-friendly properties. For the decoration of coach carrying the gamelan instrument seemed to have applied decorative materials from young coconut leaves and flowers. The most interesting is the district logo, made from sarad cakes commonly used to fill in banten or ritual oblations.

“The making of sarad cakes only took us three days. We should do it all the night long, where we could

not sleep from yesterday. About 25 people were involved to work on it,” said the property’s designer of the sarad cakes, Made Giri.

Giri told the basic ingredients to make the sarad cakes for the logo are rice flour and sticky rice flour plus food coloring. This man having the profession as kitchen artist at hotel claimed to agree with the use of organic materials for BAF property both during the parade and the performance. “I agree. At home, I have also sorted plastic and even at the village have started to do such thing,” he explained.

Parade designer of the Gianyar contingent, Kadek Sulastra, stated that young coconut leaves were also used as the main property materials of the coach carrying the gamelan. Eco-friendly materials such as young coconut leaves are more difficult to be assembled into properties. It has high level of

complexity without resilience. In other words, young coconut leaves cannot be assembled far long in

advance because it is at risk of wilting. “We only get 3 days to prepare it,” he said. (kmb32)

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The most interesting is the district logo, made from sarad cakes commonly used to fill in banten or ritual oblations.

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Ferry Pier in Sanur expected to be realized soon

DENPASAR - The Indonesia Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) of Denpasar Chapter hoped that the crossing pier in Sanur could be realized soon considering the higher tourist visits to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.

Chairperson of PHRI Denpasar, Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra, when met in the gathering with the theme of Denpasar as the Champion at Griya Santrian Hotel & Resort, Sanur, on Friday (Jun. 14), said the presence of ferry pier in Sanur is very necessary in an effort to support smooth transportation and tourism in Denpasar. On that account, crossing pier in Sanur is expected to be realized soon.

“Until now, the ferry pier is not available so when there are foreign guests going to Nusa Lembongan, they often become wet to get on board. This condition is certainly very unfortunate, especially Sanur as a tourism area in Denpasar,” he said.

There are approximately one million tourists a year crossing to Lembongan through Sanur area. Without standardization from the crossing side, it will certainly be detrimental to the future in tourism development.

“With the presence of crossing pier, indirectly there will be an arranged room serving as a lounge for prospective passengers, put things down and prevent slums,” he explained.

Related to this matter, he acknowledged there is information regarding the planned construction of the crossing pier. There are three construction piers launched by central government. One of them is at Sunrise, Sanur, which until now is still awaiting the process.

Meanwhile, Head of the Denpasar Tourism Office, Dezire Mulyani, said that all parties have indeed expected the presence of crossing pier in Sanur. However, there are several issues related to the authority of the sea because the authority lies in the province so that it needs to get permission. Likewise the authority of sea transportation lies in the ministry. “So far, the crossing pier is actually supported by the province,” he said.

Nevertheless, in an effort to support tourism in Sanur, there is currently a plan to revitalize or develop the Sanur area. The revitalization includes the road arrangement and bicycles, street lighting, rest areas, signposts and others. “To that end, we hope the support of hoteliers and community in Sanur so that the arrangement plan can run,” she said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, when met on another occasion said that Sanur crossing pier had been planned in the past because the number of tourists every day crossing to Nusa Penida is very large, reaching 6,00010,000 per day.

At present, it is said to be a government priority program. He hoped the crossing pier can be quickly realized because the pier location has several choices.

The Sanur pier will be connected to the pier on Nusa Penida. To realize the pier, he said that studies--including analysis of environmental impact (AMDAL) and so on--are needed. In addition, technically, the direction of ocean currents and so on must also be studied, so that it can choose the right location.

“I did not know the obstacles, whether it happened due to location problems or the licensing procedure.

We don’t know, but let’s leave them all behind. Let’s leave them all so that it can quickly be realized,” he suggested. (kmb42)

Modernizing Bali’s Sukawati market on President’s agenda

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is keen on streamlining the Sukawati Market in Gianyar, Bali, to become a modern public marketplace through the application of sound management to support numerous merchants and surrounding communities.

“It must be a modern folk market with good management,” President Jokowi remarked while reviewing the Sukawati Market on Jalan Ciung Wanara, Sukawati Sub-district, Gianyar District, Bali, on Friday.

During the review of the market’s A, B, and C blocks where revitalization is planned, Gianyar District Head I Made Mahayastra ushered the head of state, who was accompanied by several officials comprising Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Presidential Communications Team member Ari Dwipayana, and Head of the President’s Special Staff, Johan Budi SP. During the review, Jokowi informed reporters of the development of the Sukawati Market relocation project.

The president remarked that funds for the project reached Rp89 billion derived from the state budget and Rp3.9 billion from the regional budget.

“The Sukawati market has been relocated, and I think this month, the tender would have been completed, and the proj-

ect would be immediately implemented.

This costs Rp89 billion sourced from the state budget and Rp3.9 billion from the regional budget. We are optimistic that the project would be finished this year, and all will be completed next year,” he stated.

The former Jakarta governor is upbeat that following revitalization, the Sukawati Market will, beyond doubt, become a clean and well-organized market to offer greater comfort to visitors at the market that is over three decades old.

“Not visiting Sukawati when you are in Bali is like you have yet to go to Bali.

You have to come here for shopping,” he emphasized.

Jokowi also remarked that the market had been supporting 1,700 traders who he viewed as being extraordinary. Jokowi admitted to having visited Sukawati Market several times along with his wife Iriana.

“Supporting 1,700 traders, it is extraordinary. I do not know how many times I have come here,” he affirmed.

“This must be a modern, well-orga-

nized, and well-managed public market, with parking lots in the basement for 150 cars. “In the past, finding a parking lot was very difficult,” he recalled.

On the same occasion, the president added that in the coming five years, traditional market revitalization programs will continue to be implemented, with targets that are approximately the same as the past five years.

“We have built over five thousand big markets and 8,900 village markets.

In future, we will continue to develop the markets as meeting places of sellers, buyers, farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen. Markets in Indonesia must live,” Jokowi stated.

Jokowi and First Lady Iriana spent time interacting with people and traders in the market. Several of them tried to approach and call for the president. Jokowi and Iriana took several photographs with the people. On the occasion, both also shopped for fruits, including Balinese salak (snakefruit/ zalacca) and watermelon (citrullus lanatus).

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Liang Coffee Bali, coffee shop based on Balinese philosophy HAVEN’T you got a fantastic place to drink coffee? If not, simply try to drink coffee at Liang Coffee Bali located at Jalan Raya Dalung Permai Block C No 25, Dalung village, North Kuta, Badung. The coffee shop launched by two Balinese youths, namely Putu Sumardiana and Ida Putu Arisudana on Friday (Jun. 14), does not only serve delicious coffee, but also offers Balinese philosophy with the concept of Tri Hita Karana.

Some of its flagship menus are the Liang Ice Coffee, Blueberry, Chizzu, Aiceepresso, Lemon Drop and Rose Tea for cold drinks.

Meanwhile, hot drink menus include Espresso, Doppio Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino and Latte.

This coffee shop is also equipped with Wi-Fi access as well as Grab and Go booth. “We want to provide a sustainable balance through coffee and special place featuring balanced values,” said Sumar and Ari as the owner.

The philosophy is used in every way in running this coffee shop business starting from compounding to selecting ingredients to the storehouse. By that way, they can provide different tastes and place to enjoy specialty of coffee. “We want to try this business and prioritize Bali products, so that special coffee beans are brought in from Kintamani. They are Arabica and Robusta, respectively amounting to 50 percent, so they offer different tastes,” said the tourism workers.

Ari said the mushrooming of coffee shops in Bali is the extension of coffee having become a part of the lifestyle to the millennial generations. Therefore, Liang Coffee Bali is expected to be the third favorite venue after home and school to spend their time. “Majority of Balinese youth continue to be absorbed in the same field. We are also part of them, but with the entrepreneurial spirit and the development of coffee scene. We are

starting this business to be able to turn independent,” he said.

At least, there are six types of coffee that can be tasted at Liang Bali Coffee. Of course, it feels very distinctive and has advantages over the other coffee ice. The six types of Liang Coffee use original cinnamon sugar. If you drink it, it feels sour at first, but the longer the taste becomes sweeter. When tasting the ice coffee, initially it feels very bitter, after continuing to drink it will taste sweet and delicious. “This is the first cafe shop. Hopefully, we can open a branch,” hoped Ari. According to him, choosing the location in Dalung had already been conducted with a previous survey.

This area is a comfortable hangout for school and college segment.

“We also adjust to the occupants of this area, namely young people, so that it is open from 10:00 until 22:00. The price is very affordable, ranging from IDR 13,000 to IDR 25,000,” he concluded. (kmb)

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China’s largest ever Picasso exhibition opens BEIJING - The largest Picasso exhibition ever held in China opens on Saturday, featuring more than 100 works -- many of them from the artist’s early years.

The “Birth of a Genius” exhibition brings together the best of the Picasso Museum Paris, Laurent Le Bon, the museum’s president told AFP. Featured works include paintings, sculptures and drawings, and are accompanied by photos of the young Pablo in Barcelona and Paris.

The first Picasso exhibition in China was held in 1983, timed to coincide with a Beijing visit by then French president Francois Mitterrand. Just 33 pieces of art were put on display.

This year’s exhibition, which runs until September 1 at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, focuses on the artist’s first 30 years.

“We have tried to show the great masterpieces like the blue Self Portrait, for example, that hardly ever leave the museum, and display them alongside a more multidisciplinary Picasso,” Le Bon said.

The Spanish artist’s “blue period” from 1901 to 1904, which focused especially on the poor and marginalised, such as prostitutes and drunks, features prominently in the selected works, added exhibition curator Emilia Philippot.

“These are very political subjects in a way,” she said.

Transporting all the works to China brought its own challenges.

The insurers for the works, which are valued at more than 800 million euros ($900 million) insisted that the pieces travel on seven separate planes, the organisers said. (afp)

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Inductee Missy Elliott speaks onstage during the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 50th Annual Induction And Awards Dinner at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 13, 2019 in New York City.

Rapper Missy Elliott inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Missy Elliott has become the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Fighting back tears, Melissa Elliott -- her real name -- received the honor Thursday night from Queen Latifah, a rap pioneer from the previous generation.

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This picture taken on June 14, 2019 shows staff member looking back during an exhibition “Picasso Birth of a Genius” at an art gallery in Beijing.

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Earlier, the academy broadcast a video in which former first lady Michelle Obama said she is a fan of Elliott, who is 47.

Singer Lizzo and rapper Da Brat paid tribute to Elliott by performing some of her songs. Before Elliott, two other rappers had made it into the hall of fame: Jermaine Dupri last year and Jay-Z in 2017.

Elliott first tasted success as a producer and writer for other artists before launching a solo career.

Working with producer Timbaland, who shaped some of Elliott’s hip hop and R&B music in the 1990s, she performed with Aaliyah and Destiny’s Child.

Also with Timbaland, Elliott released her first album, entitled

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“Supa Dupa Fly” in 1997. Her song “The Rain” made her a rap star.

She had a series of hit albums and songs in the 1990s, such as “Work It,” “Hot Boyz” and “Get Ur Freak On,” often recorded with other bigname artists. At Thursday’s ceremony the Songwriters Hall of Fame also honored five other creators, including singer Yusuf, formerly known as Cat Stevens, who penned such classics as “Wild World.”

Justin Timberlake received a special prize, the Contemporary Icon Award, which celebrates giants of contemporary music. (afp)

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially opened the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI

Jokowi opens BAF XLI

Spread the spirit of peace and tolerance

DENPASAR - President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, officially opened the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XLI as well as released the BAF parade in front of the Bajra Sandi Monument at Niti Mandala Renon, Denpasar, on Saturday (Jun. 15). This time Jokowi did not only take First Lady Iriana but also his son and daughter, namely Gibran Rakabuming and Kahiyang Ayu, his daughter- and son-in-law Selvi Ananda and Bobby Nasution as well as his grandchildren, Sedah Mirah Nasution (Kahiyang-Bobby’s son) and Jan Ethes (Gibran-Selvi’s son) who were following their grandfather’s fame. The presence of Jan Ethes and Sedah Mirah seemed to be a sign that Jokowi is trying to introduce a noble Balinese culture as one of the wealth of the Indonesian people.

The BAF usually and officially opened at the Ardha Candra Amphitheater, this year was opened in front of Bajra Sandi Monument, Niti Mandala Renon Denpasar.

The opening was simultaneously coupled with the release of the art parade. Upon arriving at the parade area, Jokowi accompanied by

Minister of Education and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Governor of Bali Wayan Koster, and Chairman of the Bali House of Representatives I Nyoman Adi Wiryatama was welcomed and accompanied by a row of Pendet dancers and mass Baris dancers. Meanwhile, the First Lady Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo ar-

rived first accompanied by Mrs. Putri Suastini Koster.

“Punapi gatrane? Becik nggih?

Dumugi para semeton rahajeng sareng sami? (How are you? Are you fine? Hopefully, you are all in good condition),” said Jokowi in Balinese language when greeting the public.

After greeting the community in Balinese language, Jokowi said he did not want to linger in giving a speech because the governor of Bali had previously given a very clear remark regarding the BAF. “By asking for the blessing of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God), this afternoon I open and release the 41st Bali Arts Festival 2019 parade,” he declared.

Apparently Jokowi did not immediately hit the kulkul (wooden split drum). But first of all, he expressed his gratitude or matur suksma and had time to ‘recount’ that he had enough difficulty in reciting the ‘thank you’ in Balinese language.

“It happens because we have

more than 1,100 regional languages. So, please forgive me if I’m wrong, especially when expressing matur suksema is very difficult for me. It always goes wrong,” he explained and then hit the kulkul marking the official opening of the BAF as well as the release of the art parade.

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