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Welcome to the Gili Islands! July is a busy month on the islands, with many activities happening. The Gili Bankit Festival is on until the 15th of July. Learn about local food and Sasak culture, while you are enjoying your island vacation.

Selamat datang di Kepulauan Gili! Juli adalah bulan yang tersibuk dengan banyaknya kegiatan yang terjadi di pulau ini. Festival Gili Bangkit berlangsung hingga 15 Juli 2019.

This is Life Festival will be an event not to be missed on the 20th of July. DJ's who have worked around the world will be featuring in this 24-hour music Festival at Lucky's Bar on Gili Air. Underwater World is our theme for this issue and we are very excited to show you life under the ocean around our islands. Dive centers are scattered around each island and offer Fun Diving experiences to Dive Master Courses. Visit them and find out which experience is best for you! Visitors to the island may also get involved in projects, by assisting with beach clean-ups organized by the dive centers. To be a responsible tourist, protect the islands by minimizing the use of plastic and throwing away rubbish responsibly. Have an amazing stay on the Gili Islands! Editor Gillian Mc Kinon

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Dengan mempelajari tentang makanan lokal dan budaya Sasak, sambil menikmati liburan pantai anda. Life Festival atau Festival Kehidupan tidak boleh dilewatkan begitu saja pada tanggal 20 Juli mendatang. DJ yang telah bekerja di seluruh dunia akan tampil dalam Festival musik 24 jam di Lucky's Bar tepatnya di Gili Air. Underwater World adalah tema kami yang saat ini akan kami angkat dan kami sangat senang bahwa kami dapat menunjukkan kehidupan di bawah laut di sekitar pulau kami. Pusat selam tersebar di sekitar pada masing-masing pulau dan menawarkan pengalaman menyelam yang menyenangkan dan bahkan menawarkan Kursus khusus untuk penyelam atau Master Selam. Kunjungi mereka dan segera cari tahu pengalaman mana yang terbaik untuk dapat anda lakukan! Pengunjung mancanegara maupun local yang berkunjung di kepulauan ini juga dapat terlibat dalam proyek pekerjaan yang sifatnya sosial, dengan membantu pembersihan pantai yang diselenggarakan oleh persatuan para penyelam di pulau ini. Himbauan kepada para pengunjung kepulauan agar dapat menjadi pengunjung yang bertanggung jawab dengan ikut melindungi pulau-pulau, misalnya saja dengan meminimalkan penggunaan plastik dan membuang sampah pada tempatnya. Selamat Menikmati Masa Kunjungan Anda di Kepulauan Gili! Lyly Sri Haryati Bahasa Indonesian translation.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS JULY 2019 ISSUE No. 58

Editor

Fun Pics

Destinations

10 - Getting There 13 - Culture & History

Gili Trawangan

16 - Gili T Recommends 17 - Gili T Map

Gili Meno

20 - Gili Meno Recommends 21 - Gili Meno Map

Gili Air

24 - Gili Air Recommends 25 - Gili Air Map

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Lombok

30 - Lombok Recommends 31 - Lombok Map

32 Activities

32 - Scuba Diving 34 - Snorkelling 37 - Watersports 40 - Freediving 42 - Other Activities 52 - Yoga 54 - Spa

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Species Gili Art This is Life Festival

Gililife Pull-Out

Tides Times, Medical Centres & more useful information

People of Gili

Underwater World 58 - Turtles 59 - Cuttlefish 60 - Biorock Project 61 - Rhinopia 62 - Corals 63 - Ocean Etiquette

GILI ART DJ ARDIE

67 Gili Zoom

68 - Raja Bar 70 - DSM Dive 72 - Mao Meno Yoga 74 - Horses of Gili

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58 TURTLES

NGO's & Charities Events Calendar Gili Drinks Gili Foods Recipe Contributors Games

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GET THERE

AMED

BALI

GILI TRAWANGAN

GILI MENO

GILI AIR BANGSAL

TELUK NARAK UBUD

CANDIDASA SENGGIGI

PADANG BAI

LOMBOK

DENPASAR AMPENAN

SANUR

MATARAM

SEMINYAK KUTA

NUSA LEMBONGAN SERANGAN

LEMBAR SOUTHERN GILIS

DENPASAR AIRPORT

NUSA CENINGAN

BENOA

PRAYA AIRPORT

NUSA PENIDA

NUSA DUA ULUWATU

GETTING THERE TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE GILIS

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FERRY

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HELICOPTER

Several fast boat companies operate from various ports in Bali and offer a free transfer from your hotel to the boarding point, depending on your location. Ocean crossing times depend on weather conditions (around 1hr to 2hr). For fast boat companies, see directory.

The ferry departs regularly from Padang Bai in Bali, with the first ferry departing at 8am and arrives at the port of Lembar in Lombok. From Lembar take a taxi or shuttle to get to Bangsal port. The ferry crossing takes approximately 5-8hr, and 2hr for the taxi or shuttle from Lembar to Bangsal.

Take a flight to the international airport in Lombok Praya, get to Bangsal port (around 2hr) by taxi and book a boat from the port office to The Gilis.

Air Bali offers this service. You can book your flight online. The heliport is based at Benoa, Bali and will take you to the largest of the three Gili Islands- Gili Trawangan (around 45 min). Your booking includes transportation to the heliport in Benoa.

For online bookings: gilibookings.com baliekajaya.com kudahitamexpress.com

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International Flights: Air Asia - Silk Air Domestic Flights: Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air Lion Air, Batik Air

QUICK&EASY Find boat schedules & weather conditions for the Gili Islands

More information at www.airbali.com

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Islands Northwest of Lombok, three little peanuts, three different ambiances, three discernible flavours. You're on the Gili Islands!

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YOU ARE ON THE GILI ISLANDS

CULTURE &HISTORY

The three Gili Islands, composed of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, are located off the northwest coast of Lombok. In Sasak language, "gili" means "small island". There are more than 30 Gilis around Lombok, but Trawangan, Meno and Air are by far the most frequently visited. Because of their proximity to the equator, they have a tropical climate throughout the year with an average air temperature of 28C and water temperatures ranging from 26 to 29C. The rainy season runs from November to April and the dry season from May

to October. The Gilis bathe in the Bali Sea at the convergence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and enjoy a drier micro-climate than the rest of Indonesia due in part to the fact that they are situated between two great volcanoes - Mount Rinjani on Lombok and Mount Agung on Bali. Like the majority of the Lombok community, the inhabitants of the Gili Islands are primarily Muslim and each island has a mosque(s) emitting sounds of live prayer five times daily. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language spoken which unites all of the countryâ€™s islands but Gili locals

speak 'Sasak Gili Air' which is slightly different to 'Sasak Lombok'. About 200 years ago, fishermen from Sulawesi of Makassar, Bugis and Mandar ethnicities arrived on the Gili Islands. They began to settle temporarily because of the abundance of fish in the sea and the presence of fresh water on Gili Air and at that time, sectioning off a bit of land with string was enough to claim it. These otherwise nomadic people began to settle on the Gilis and cultivate the land, planting peanuts, tapioca and corn whilst continuing their tradition of fishing. They sold and exchanged their produce in the markets of Lombok and also traded portions of their land for livestock, rice and other much needed items not native to the islands. Coconut palms are indigenous to the Gilis while mango, banana and papaya trees have been introduced over the years. The first Western traveller to set foot on the Gili Islands came in 1984 to Gili Air. By the mid 1990â€™s Bali had gained international recognition as a travel destination and the Gilis began to be known as an off-the-beatentrack paradise escape. Today, the Gili Islands are flourishing and are attracting all types of visitors from every corner of the globe. Over time, the people of the Gili Islands have adapted to a multitude of changes and cultural immersions, but have managed to maintain their cultural identity. Historically the people here have seen their days of hardship when during WWII, Lombok and the Gili Islands were occupied by Japanese forces. The islands were used to contain prisoners of war and the locals endured forced labour. A hill situated on the south of Trawangan was used as a lookout post and today remnants of the bunker still remain. Trawangan derived it's name from the Indonesian word "terowongan" meaning "tunnels" of which a network were dug by the occupying forces. The holes have since been filled in. 13 Gililife

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THE UNFORGETTABLE ISLAND OF FASHION & FUN

TRAWANGAN When you hear about Gili T you probably also hear the words "party island" yeah? Thought we should just address that straight away! Gili T gained this title because it is the largest of the three northern Gili Islands with the most development, hence it offers the greatest abundance of everything - including nightlife. There are fantastic parties every night of the week that attract large crowds of people from all different walks of life and every corner of the globe. Nightly features start with a sizzling local food market and advance into live music, beach parties and DJ's. There's also the option of watching movies screened at an open air beach "theatre." The rumoured growth of Trawangan from

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a backpacker island into something of a glam island is supported by the unveiling of new upscale boutiques, restaurants, resorts, spas, and now a heli-pad, however, it remains a hub of charm for a wide spectrum of travellers. It's an iconic island of variety with numerous options for every budget/lifestyle for eating, sleeping, entertainment and activities. Luxury Villas abound and less expensive accommodation is available for the budget traveller. Gili T has extraordinarily beautiful beaches and shimmering ocean waters of crystal-clear visibility for diving and snorkelling. This island boasts some of the finest coral gardens and the widest range of dive centers with the best socializing opportunities.

Although it is predominately known as a party island, Gili T has much more to it and venturing away from the densely developed east coast, you can find a plethora of vacant beaches. Renting a bicycle is a great way to see the island, bearing in mind there are some sandy patches! Seeing how life works here can be eyeopening, its not an escape from reality, just a slightly different one, but understandably surreal none the less! There are several conservation organisations based here including Gili Eco Trust, The Gili Shark Foundation, Cats of Gili and Horses of Gili. For getting involved in beach clean ups visit one of the dive centres on the island, make your vacation meaningful by giving back to the island! As you may know - there is no motorized transport on the Gilis and what a soothing break that can be! Surfing is popular off the south and it's not unwise to speak to locals about the break. For a supreme viewpoint walk up the hill on the south that was previously used as a lookout during WW II.

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DESTINATION

THE SPIRITUAL & RELAXING ISLAND OF LOVE

MENO

Set between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno arguably offers the finest beaches of all the Gili Islands. The sands are white and soft beneath your feet and you can relax on vacant stretches of beach lined with coconut trees. Its waters are teeming with life and it is very common to spot a turtle whilst snorkelling. The island is still reflective of local lifestyle and

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GILI MENO

time moves at a leisurely pace. Out of the three Gilis, Gili Meno is the least developed island, where you can completely relax amongst abundant nature and create your own tropical holiday adapted to your needs. Explore its peaceful paths by pushbike or on foot; enjoy the green and blue panorama while riding on a cidomo (horsecart) without being disturbed by large crowds or buildings; venture to the eerie remnants of an abandoned resort- where a popular wreck-dive site exists just offshore. Gili Meno offers a great selection of local and western restaurants, from small warungs to fancy beachfront

terraces, you will have a wide choice of flavours against the same tropical and peaceful backdrop. You will meet interesting local artists and seasoned foreign travellers, and appreciate their smooth rhythm of life. A variety of accommodation options ensure a choice for all tastes and budgets; from eco-friendly star gazing platforms to luxury glamping tents, Gili Meno offers secluded properties as well as luxury resorts, and a lot of activities. Small dedicated dive centres, natureinspired yoga schools and water sport centres are just some of the ways you can fill your time between a swim with the turtles or a tropical cocktail.

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We provide transportation to Lombok and to Bali. Take a snorkelling trip with us around the Gilis, swim with the turtles, rent bicycles and start your own adventure. Tel. +62 823 4037 5129

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DESTINATION

GILI AIR

THE ISLAND OF WATER, CHARM & BALANCE

The closest island to Lombok, Gili Air is aptly named after the Indonesian word "air" meaning "water." It is the only Gili Island to have natural underground fresh water wells. Gili Air is gem of a spot that allows you to sample the best of both worlds of the Gili Islands- it has the relaxing charm of Gili Meno and a bit of the night life of Gili Trawangan. Here you can take it fast or slow and enjoy an abundance of water sports from diving to surfing to kiteboarding and land activities such as yoga and cycling. In the evenings you also have the option of watching movies screened on the beach (weather permitting). Gili Air has pristine beaches and clear turquoise waters Gililife 22

gili AIR that soothe and revive. It is the most locally populated island with 1500 residents and it's not hard to see a special pride amongst the locals for the awe that their land inspires. There is the biggest concentration of bars and restaurants on the east of Air where you can take in views of lush green Lombok and the heights of Mt. Rinjani. Venture to the northwest and you will find yourself on empty sands gazing at the majestic Agung volcano of Bali. For sunsets be sure to be on the north/west side of the island. Happiness is infectious on this island and it's friendly inhabitants will never miss a chance to make you smile. Gili Air has a great selection of restaurants including homemade

Italian or Mediterranean food, Spanish tapas and exquisite cuisine options as well as a number of charming Warungs serving all the best local dishes. There's a range of accommodation for every budget from backpackers to bungalows (on the beach and in the village) and private villas and resorts. There are also a number of spas to choose from and you'll be delighted to find quality shopping on the island! Because of Air's beauty and increasing popularity as a dive and travel destination the island is seeing rapid development but somehow maintains it's local charm and atmosphere. Wander throughout the island to take it all in as you lose and find yourself here!

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ANAHATA

TROPICAL PRIVATE

VILLAS

RECOMMENDS Beautiful yoga studio, wholefood cafĂŠ and creative space. Nestled in the heart of Gili Air, our breezy, treehouse studio has stunning green leafy village views. Come chillout, connect and play! www.flowersandfire.yoga

COFFEE & THYME

We are all about delicious freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and food. Our food & drinks are also great for take-away and you can order cakes for special occasions from us. Come any time for a good time! Located in Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. FB: @coffeeandthyme www.coffeeandthyme.co

LUCKY'S SNORKELLING

Daily snorkelling trip by glass bottom boat. For public and private boat trips contact us. Email: luckysgiliair@gmail.com

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GILI AIR

The Mexican Kitchen, beachside on Gili Air, delivers authentic Mexican street food. Passionate Certified Chefs offer a feast of seafood, raw vegan and delectable flavours of Mexico, perfectly pared with refreshing cocktails. FB: @gilimexicankitchen www.gilimexicankitchen.com

NAD BRAHMA

Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant. Serving healthy, nutritious food and drinks made with love and passion. Open for lunch and dinner. Also offering many activities including Cooking Classes, Ayurvedic Nutrition Intro and Recycling Workshops. FB: @NadBrahmaGiliAir

THE ORANGE RESTAURANT

We serve local & western food, using only the freshest ingredients. Dishes created by our friendly chef are delicious and affordable! Our daily fish bbq includes rice and vegetables, for only 50,000 IDR. Tel. +62 (0) 819 4975 7992

POCKETS & PINTS

This Island style Pub offers the widest and coldest Import Beer selection. Enjoy a wood fired Pita and design your own salad creation. Darts and many card & board games are available. FB: @Pocketsandpints WApp: +62 853 3991 9897 (for delivery)

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AUS DIVING ACADEMY & Resort Gili Air,a boutique dive centre,offers all PADI dive courses, accommodation, a restaurant and bar! Stunning views of Lombok and Rinjani volcano. TripAdvisor: bit.ly/aus-dive Email: adagiliair@gmail.com www.ausdivingacademy.com

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DESTINATION

LOMBOK

AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND TRADITIONAL LIVING

LOMBOK

With its largely unspoiled natural environment, vivid, diverse traditional culture and increasing infrastructure, Lombok island is an interesting compromise between touristic Bali and wild Sumbawa. Jagged coasts and sheltered bays, white-sanded empty beaches and lush green hills lined by rice paddies overlooked by majestic Mount Rinjani characterise Lombok’s natural landscape, while in traditional villages a diversity of practices coexist. The island is dotted with mosques, symbols of Islam, the Gililife 28

most practiced religion, but there are some important Hindu temples scattered in the West, heritage of the Hindu tradition. Sasak people, Lombok’s indigenous people, practice a syncretic form of Islam (wetu telu), which blends Hindu-Buddhist influences, Sunni Islam, animism and ancestral worship. Authentic Sasak villages offer a valuable insight into the island’s traditional culture, famous for the turun temurun, Capital city Mataram is a busy town with colourful markets and the gate to Senggigi’s

stunning bays in the North and Mt Rinjani’s green slopes to the East. In the South, world-class surf breaks, a multitude of pristine beaches and gentle hills are an open invitation to explore the surroundings at one’s pace and enjoy the tropical vibe. The East offers a complete different scenery; from waterfalls, rainforests and hills carpeted with rice paddies, the surroundings of Mount Rinjani provide a myriad of hike options, from easy walks to very challenging treks in a beautiful panoramic landscape. In the South-West, facing Lembar harbour and Sekotong, are the less known Gilis (meaning “small island”), where snorkelling in the lively reef and chilling on the empty beaches are the few tourists’ main activity. With its cultural and environmental diversity, Lombok is the ideal destination to discover something new everyday.

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SCUBADIVING Divers from all over the world come to experience the underwater world of the Gili Islands. Warm clear waters, many dive spots easily accessible and suitable to all levels make the Gilis a great diving destination, appealing to beginners who experience the Big Blue for the first time as well as to experienced or technical divers who are interested in small sea creatures and unusual dive spots. Expect to swim with elegant white and black-tip sharks and friendly turtles, observe extravagant cephalopods and ghost pipe-fish hidden in plain sight and explore wrecks turned into the home of Gililife 32

colourful fish schools! Home to over 3,500 marine species including a variety of small sea creatures, the Gilis are also becoming a sought-after destination for muck diving. There are a multitude of centres that can plan just the right dive for you and the Gili Islands Dive Association ensures high diving standards and safe diving practices are applied at all times. Every diver contributes to a â€œreef taxâ€?, which is included in the cost of their first dive and goes to support the NGO Gili Eco Trust, a conservation organisation who implements projects such as coral reef restoration biorocks.

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Snorkelling is a good way to freely explore the waters around the Gili islands. Let yourself drift with the current whilst being careful because sometimes it can be very strong. You can easily rent the mask, snorkel and fins on all the Gili islands. Another option is taking part in a snorkelling trip – a day out on a boat.

Many local agencies offer this service and you can book this trip on site or at your hotel. You leave in the morning around 9am for a full circuit of the Gilis, you stop for lunch and come back at about 4pm. Regardless of the island where you depart from, the boats will tour the most famous spots of the three islands, where marine life is abundant. Expect to see parrotfish and butterfly fish, dense schools of trevallies as well as some species of soft corals. Snake eels are also a common sight and you will most probably see giant turtles swimming along your side.

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BOBTAIL SQUID Bobtail Squid, Sepiolida, are tiny cephalopods, enthralling divers just off the Gili Air shores. More apparent during night dives, these enchanting creatures glow at night because of a bioluminescent bacteria they carry with them. The glowing bacteria, used as a camouflage ploy, protects them from predators below, by mimicking the illumination of the moon and magically eliminating their own shadows! They disguise themselves during the day, by covering themselves with a layer of sand. If detected, they turn white, release a puff of dark ink, in the shape of their body and dart away. Females reproduce just two months after hatching and generally breed only once. Females lay their

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eggs under coral ledges and die soon after, while juveniles hatch without parental care Squid are considered intelligent and their brains are large in comparison to their bodies. They reach a maximum of eight centimetres, have two tentacles and eight suckered arms. These diminutive superheroes, fly through the water by either using the fins on their cape or by jet propulsion! As our immune systems are so comparable to this species, as a model of symbioses, squid were sent into space to study human immune responses to spaceflight! Witness the sheer beauty of these teeny squid on a night dive. There is so much more to them than meets the eye!

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WATER SPORTS The Gili Islands offer endless possibilities for water lovers besides diving and snorkelling. Enquire at one of the many watersport centres for a variety of activities on all the three islands. You can take a glass-bottom boat tour to see the underwater world without venturing

into the ocean. Rent a kayak and explore the coastline at your own pace or opt for a stand-up paddle board, a great way to approach the water and test your balancing skills. On Gili Air and Gili Trawangan there are a few nice surf spots which are worth a â€œdawnieâ€?. Please

be aware of currents and tides and surfing experience is advisable. Subwing is the ultimate water sport that allows you to glide in the water pulled by a boat at slow speed, while parasailing will take you to new heights and safely land you back in the water! Have fun!

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FREEDIVING A BREATH-TAKING EXPERIENCE

Summertime as a kid meant long days at the pool, which would end when my mom stood up and walked over to us to tell us it was time to go home. Trying to extend the day for just a few more minutes, as soon as I would see my mom coming, I would take one breath and swim underwater to the other side of the pool so that my mom couldn’t talk to me. Little did I know that this was my unofficial introduction into freediving.

I had never tried scuba and definitely had never heard the term freediving before signing up for my first course. But after talking to the instructors of the shop, they had my attention. I’ve said for years that I am terrible at breathing, so I wasn’t sure I would be any good at freediving. What I learned is that it is not so much about how you breathe, but about techniques, you learn to relax your body and mind so that you use less oxygen.

Freediving is a thing that almost everyone does, but you might not be familiar with the term either! Have you gone snorkeling and dived down to the bottom to get a closer look? That is freediving! Have you challenged your friends to see who could hold their breath the longest in the pool? Also freediving! Are you a surfer that goes for the big waves and spends some time underwater after a wipeout? Freediving. Now that I have completed a few freediving courses on Gili Air, I feel like so much more of the ocean is available to me. When I see turtles on a snorkeling trip, I can safely stay underwater for much longer to be able to observe these beautiful neighbors of ours in their home (from a distance of course, don’t stress out the turtles!). If I see something sparkling from the ocean floor, I know how to equalize the pressure in my ears so that they don’t hurt and I can dive down 20+ meters to check if it is lost pirate treasure (no luck so far). Best of all, I have met so many other freedivers just by spending time going out on fun dives and spending time at the shop. Talking to other people that are also in this small, but very international community is so amazing. Listening to other people who have seen whale sharks, mantas, pyrosome, just makes you want to grab your mask and suit, and a buddy (never freedive alone!), and head out to the nearest ocean to explore and just play in nature’s playground. If you haven’t tried freediving yet, then make the most of your time here in the Gilis and sign up for a course. You will learn more about your body, about your mind, and then apply those things while you freedive and learn more about the ocean. It is an experience that can’t be compared to anything else. See you in the blue! Written By: Jen Drew

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There are uncountable activities you can enjoy on land in all three islands. You can decide to learn how to cook delicious dishes from Indonesian cuisine or how to make jewellery, and even take part in an art class! You may find yourself exploring WWII bunker remnants in Trawangan or riding a horse at sunset, sweating in the gym or dancing to the rhythm of salsa! Try capoeira, samba, or explore different styles of yoga such as fly-high, sunset meditation, aerial silk or acroyoga! When night falls, go for a movie on the beach or squeeze your brain and join a quiz night. If you want to mingle with the locals, join them for a football or beachball match on the beach or challenge them in a badminton game! Check the latest updates at one of the local agencies or ask at the reception of your hotel.

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THIS IS LIFE FESTIVAL BENEFITS THE LIVES OF ISLAND HORSES ‘This is Life Festival’ on Gili Air will proudly support the not for profit organization, Horses of Gili, which operates beneath the NGO Gili Eco Trust. The Horses of Gili organisation was founded by Gili Trawangan residents.

When planning the festival, the organisers decided to support a cause that would aid the islands to thrive in a more sustainable manner. The working horses of the Gili islands keep things moving on the islands for both locals and tourists. With no motorised vehicles allowed on the Gili Islands, transportation is by foot, bicycle and horse cart, with most of the labour intensive work carried out by the ponies. The Horses of Gili organisation's primary focus is education regarding basic diet and care, they also offers clinics and care for sick, injured and abandoned animals. Horse owners are also afforded a safe place to learn about the care of their ponies. The organisation also promotes natural horsemanship and assists in ensuring that the welfare of the ponies continues to improve on all of the islands. As a result of their exceptional work, an increase in the health and well-being of the horses has been achieved. The organisers of the Festival are committed to providing support and will donate a percentage of their ticket sales to the Horses of Gili.

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LINE-UP THIS IS LIFE FESTIVAL DJ JOHADI

DKAY DJ DKAY

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A SHAMMUI DJ SHAMMUI Born in Singapore, Shammui has always been passionate about music. He made it into the profession more than a decade ago. Beginning from small parties to clubs that he now manages. He decided to move to Bali in 2010 to pursue music production and expand his experience. Tech House has always been his choice with a twist of Deep Sync. Shammui is a resident in a few exclusive clubs on the Island of Gods and has performed at major festivals. He has shared the decks alongside big names like Tiefschwarz, Chus, Whebba, Hollen, Ninetioes and Tube & Beger. The list goes on. He is known to be creative on the decks maneuvering energetically between sets. We cannot wait to see him play in Gili Air! Tel: + 62 821 6213 2513 E: djshammui@yahoo.com Inst: #shammui17 FB: SHAZTOSHI.MUI www.soundcloud.com/shammui www.mixcloud.com/shaztoshimui www.residentadvisor.net/profile/shammui

DJ ARDIE DJ Ardie is one of the most sought-after DJ’s in Indonesia and began his career in 2003. His deep understanding of the crowd’s needs guarantees that the dance floor keeps moving. He always delivers by playing an array of music genres (house, disco, deep house, tech house techno, funk, hip-hop and R&B). He has played internationally in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sweden. He currently DJ's in Gili Trawangan, presenting music at Jiggy Bar, Sama-Sama, Gili Mansion/Gili Castle, Malibu Beach Club and on Indonesia’s only party boat, Jiggy Party Boat. This local DJ is sure to set the house on fire!

ARDIE

Dkay was born and raised in Bali. He plays guitar and drums and has been DJ’ing since he was 12 years old. When he played in a rock band in Primary School, his interest in DJ’ing piqued. In Bali, he played at events and appeared in clubs, like the Deejay and Mirror Clubs, representing Bali Techno Mafias. He plans to fulfil his dream, of sharing his genre of music, to the world. He adds his own music style to Techno with a touch of Progressive and Melodic House. He believes that melodic rhythms, enthralling vocals, and percussion, make for great tracks to build atmosphere! His sets usually begin with Tech House and Dreamy Progressive, then move into his own tracks, in collaboration with Dark Techno.

Johadi was born on Gili Air and fell in love with electronic music upon first hearing it. He was just 15 years old. After attending parties on Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, he was inspired to learn how to mix music and talented teachers from the UK and Russia, taught him the ropes. He is now one of the most highly regarded artists on the islands! He is famous for his underground style which includes a variety of House and Techno. Whether its chill-out sunsets or creating an electric atmosphere on a busy dance floor, Johadi has the music to suit! If not behind the decks, he can be found behind a screen, searching for new music. Johadi is truly dedicated to his passion, which has turned into his career!

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GOEZD learned how to DJ in 2002, after enlisting at a Disc Jockey School in Denpasar, Bali. After studying, he began spinning at private parties around Bali. During his early years as a DJ, House and Progressive, were his favourite genres. In 2004, GOEZD expanded his reach, by playing several gigs around Indonesia, such as Papillon X6 (Jogja), Hugos (Jogja and Malang), Liquid (Jogja), V6 and 360 Club (Surabaya), Blue Eyes and Kamasutra (Bali), Dancing Hall (Kupang) and others. During his journey, GOEZD explored other mainstream House genres, before finding his niche in Tech House and Techno. He formed the dynamic duo, 'Dkay and GOEZD'. They will be appearing back-to-back at the festival, representing Deejay Club Bali and Bali Techno Mafias. www.mixcloud.com/goezd Inst: #goezd FB: @Goezd

DJ APSARA Jakarta’s 'Queen of Techno', Apsara, has Dj'd from Tokyo to San Francisco and now, Jakarta, Apsara’s mind-blowing DJ sets have become an addiction to dance-music fans everywhere she goes. Whether, an underground rave in the San Francisco Bay, mega clubs like Stadium Jakarta, or the grand stage at Tomorrowland, her unique style and sound has given many people a memorable dance floor experience. She has been releasing music with Apulia Records, ZeroThree Music (Toolroom), Crush, Safe Music, NOCODE Records, Moonshake Records with many more tracks on the way. Currently a resident of the party capital of South East Asia, Jakarta, she’s a regular at many Indonesian nightclubs. Make sure to catch her After Dark radio show every month on Frisky Radio, where she shares new tracks from international underground producers. Inst: #djapsara FB: @ApsaraDJ www.djapsara.com www.soundcloud.com/djapsara

EZA DJ EZA

Eza, only 18 years old, is local to Gili Air and was the first DJ added to the line-up. He has a love and passion for Tech House and Techno. He is well known for his unique island style and knows how to get a crowd grooving with his cheeky smile and rolling beats! Eza is a resident DJ at Lucky’s Bar on Gili Air and often plays at clubs and parties on Gili Trawangan. He takes his DJ influence from producers such as Fisher and enjoys seeing the crowd dancing to his tunes. Eza is one of the most well known up and coming DJs around the Gili Islands and Lombok. He will be one to watch, as he dreams to take his music global. In his free time, he enjoys surfing!

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GOEZD APSARA

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DJ GECO ‘’Purveyor of deep, infectious dance grooves and feel-good atmosphere.” That’s how GECO describes himself as a DJ. Never afraid to go too deep, his emotive musical selections are his own therapy. Having grown up on his father’s eclectic combination of funk music (George Clinton, James Brown), European electronica (Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream), synth-infused 80s music (Depeche Mode, Gary Numan)... all which became infused with his own love for house and techno music, GECO ended up with quite a mixed spectrum of musical influence. Today, this translates into sets where he picks apart and infuses together all the pieces of this music that he loves best: beautiful synth work, ethereal backdrops, brooding basslines, and dark melodies... all on top of a pronounced foot stomping house and techno beat. A very active member of his local community, GECO is no stranger to the ups-and-downs of a small-town music scene. Though he loves playing in nightclubs, festival, and special events, his love for music goes beyond the spectrum of mixing tunes. As a producer and promoter, he has found plenty of ways to express himself musically. He also likes to write his music in his free time. “For me, it’s all about mood and a deep, hypnotic groove... playing those tracks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realizing it, regardless of genre, tempo, style, or release date. “

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INDONESIAN LANGUAGE BASICS BASIC PHRASES/ WORDS Welcome Good Morning (6 Am To 12 Am) Good Morning (12am To 2 Pm) Good Afternoon (3pm To 6 Pm) Good Evening (6pm To 12 Pm) Good Night Good Bye See You Soon

Selamat Datang. Selamat Pagi. Selamat Siang. Selamat Sore. Selamat Malam. Selamat Tidur. Selamat Jalan/ Selamat Tinggal. Sampai Jumpa.

Yes No Maybe Please Thank You You're Welcome

Ya. Tidak/bukan. Mungkin. Tolong. Terima Kasih. Sama Sama .

Excuse Me Sorry No Problem

Permisi. Maaf. Tidak Apa-apa.

How Are You? I Am Fine! What's Your Name? My Name Is... Where Are You From? I Am From.. How Old Are You? I Am ... Years Old NUMBERS 1 Satu. 2 Dua. 3 Tiga. 4 Empat. 5 Lima. 6 Enam. 7 Tujuh. 8 Delapan. 9 Sembilan. 10 Sepuluh. 11 Sebelas. 12 Duabelas. 13 Tigabelas.

Apa Kabar? Kabar Baik! Siapa Nama Anda? Nama Saya... Anda Dari Mana? Saya Dari... Berapa Umur Anda? Umur Saya...Tahun. 20 30 40

Duapuluh. Tigapuluh. Empatpuluh.

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Limapuluh Dua. Limapuluh Tiga.

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Seratus. Duaratus. Seribu. Sepuluh Ribu. Seratus Ribu.

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Help the Gilis BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL Set a good example by being an environmentally friendly citizen and people will follow suit.

THROW AWAY ALL RUBBISH IN THE BINS PROVIDED

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Water Refills

REFILL YOUR BOTTLE & REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE Easily accessed through the mobile app or website the RefillMyBottle map shows you nearby locations where you can refill your water bottle. Download the app to find where to refill your bottle!

No littering, no excuses!

SAVE WATER AND TURN OFF ELECTRICITY Be conservative with fresh water. Turn off lights, AC & fans when you are not in your room.

DO NOT THROW ANYTHING IN THE TOILET This will increase pollution and kill our fragile underwater eco-system.

REFILL YOUR WATER BOTTLE Log on to www.refillmybottle.com to find refill stations or download the app.

DO NOT TOUCH OR STAND ON CORALS

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Corals are animals! Interacting with this fragile ocean ecosystem will damage it.

RESPECT OUR POPULATION OF TURTLES Never touch them and avoid fish feeding sessions. Report any snorkelling tours that touch or pick up turtles.

RESPECT OUR BEACH Do not collect seashells from the ocean or the beach. Hermit crabs use empty shells as they outgrow their own and waves break down shells to make sand and sustain our beaches.

GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES & ISSUES Join the NGOs, dive shops and various businesses on the island for beach cleaning and recycling workshops. For regular updates check out our Facebook for more information as well as contacting the Gili NGOâ€™s directly.

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