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WHEN you’re a guest at InterCon nental Bali Resort, you might be surprised at how many elements of the Balinese culture you can find within the hotel and its gardens. A good example of this is the kul-kul,a tradi onal communica on system in the form of a wooden bell posi oned at the top of a tower.

There are two kul-kul bell towers at InterCon -nental Bali Resort, the most prominent of which can be seen at the entrance, located to the le hand side when viewed from the lobby. Every kul-kul tower is a me-honoured feature of Balinese architecture, hospitality and daily life, and each of the kul-kultowers at InterCon nental Bali Resort is designed to blend seamlessly with the classic architectural design of the buildings.

Inseparable from the cultural and religious life of the local communi es, the kul-kul plays a significant role in the everyday lives of the Balinese Hindu people. Every village temple and every banjar (tradi onal vil-lage council) has its own kul-kul, which is usually hung within an open-sided pavilion standing upon four pillars and sheltered by a roof. The split bell is cra ed from selected hardwoods such as jackfruit or the wood of an orange tree. Occasionally a kul-kul might be made from bamboo but this is only for temporary use. The pavilion (locally known as the bale kul-kul – ‘a place where the wooden bell is hung’) is o en placed on a square-shaped tower constructed of sandstone and brick. From here, the sound can be heard over a wide area and will immediately a ract a en on.

The beat of the kul-kul in the temple indicates the start and end of formal ceremonies, while various other rhythms – referred to as tabuh – are used by the banjar to signal different events such as the no fica-

on of a marriage or a passing, a signal for help in the case of an emergency such as a house fire, or no fica-

on of community mee ngs. The temple kul-kul is also used by a number of tradi onal Balinese organiza ons such as the penabuh (gamelan musicians), pecalang(village security) and subak (rice farmers associa on), as well as some temporary organiza ons.

The various beats must be made to sound differ-ent and typical for each organiza on so that members will understand for whom the bell is being tolled. In fact, even chickens and ducks have been known to respond to the sound of the kul-kul, which might be beaten daily by the farmer, and always with the same pa ern of sound, to indicate feeding me. For most events, the kul-kul is sounded in two or three rounds, star ng with a slow frequency that then becomes faster, before slowing down again.

This ancient and highly effec ve method of com-munica on has changed very li le over the years. Despite the presence of the telephone, TV and radio, internet and mobile phones, the kul-kul is s ll the most effec ve method of making an announcement or summoning the members of a village.

InterCon nental Bali Resort captures the spirit of Bali through its landscaping, architecture, interior design, artwork and guest ac vi es. Much of the architecture, including the kul-kul towers, is based on tradi onal Balinese principles, u lizing local materials and incorpora ng the essen al elements of Balinese Hindu philosophy and symbolism. The artwork, meanwhile, is a fascina ng collec on of intricately carved statuary, bas-relief tableaux, plaques and panels drawn from the natural and mythical world of the Balinese heritage. Not only is this an excep onal luxury resort, it is also a pla orm from which guests can explore the local culture through a wide choice of ac vi es and experiences ranging from Balinese cooking classes to gamelan music lessons, Balinese dance performances, temple visits, market and village tours, Balinese massage, tradi onal spa therapies, and the delicious local cuisine. BTNewspaper/pr

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InterCon nental BaliResort is proud to have been named as a finalist in the esteemed 2015 Condé Nast Johansens’ Award for Excel-lence among proper es within Africa, Asia, Australia and The Middle East.

Created to acknowl-edge, reward and celebrate excellence across the Condé

Nast Johansens’ global por olio of recommended proper-es, the Award for Excellence is a trusted accolade of quality

recognised by consumers and travel professionals alike. The proper es are chosen from a rich variety of luxury hotels.

The Award of Excellence selects the ‘best of the best’ for each year, seeking out those who provide service be-yond expecta ons, taking into account the high standards of comfort, unique personality, warm service and loca on. The Awards are based on responses from online votes, guest nomina on forms, guest survey reports, and the criteria of local experts, drawn from the hotels featured in Condé Nast Johansens’ most recent guides.

Condé Nast Johansens is now in its 33rd year as a lead-ing, independently produced, mul -media source for today’s independent travellers, showcasing hotels, spas and venues for leisure and business around the world.

Mr. Michel Chertouh, General Manager of InterCon-nental Bali Resort said, “We are delighted to receive this

recogni on of excellence in the luxury market, and proud to be among the world’s world’s top leisure and businessdes na ons. I am thrilled that the work of our superb team of staff has been recognised and rewarded, and I would also like to thank our guests for staying with us and experiencing the InterCon nental Bali Resort first-hand.” BTNewspa-per/Dewi Karmawan-PR

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Finalist in the CONDÉ NAST JOHANSENS’ Award for Excellence

KNOWN for its luscious tropical garden and impeccable service, Meliá Bali introduces its latest roman c package with selec on of venues – with your toes on the sand or Balinese

inspired wedding bale.What be er place to celebrate your love to one another

than Bali, a paradise island with pris ne beaches and tropical gardens. Dua Nusa Romance by Meliá Bali offers lovebirds an unforge able moment of star ng their marriage life with blessing and commitment ceremony or renewing the vows.

Director of Sales & Marke ng, I Wayan Suwastana, said that Meliá Bali will con nue to evolve to become one of Bali’s leading resorts in weddings.

“Many people come to Bali not only to experience the beauty but also to have a memorable experience, having their wedding or renewing their vows with panoramic beach as a background. The Dua Nusa Romance offers a Balinese inspired roman c event with modern twist,” he added. BTNewspaper/dos

TERKENAL dengan taman tropisnya yang hijau dan pelayanan memuaskan, Meliá Bali menawarkan paket roman s terbarunya dengan beragam pilihan lokasi – dengan pasir di jari kaki atau

balai yang terinspirasi budaya Bali.Banyak lokasi lain namun tak ada yang meragukan indahn-

ya Bali, sebuah pulau dengan gugusan pantai can k dan taman tropis hijau. Paket pernikahan Dua Nusa Romance dari Meliá Bali menawarkan sepasang kekasih momen tak terlupakan saat memulai kehidupan pernikahan bersama dengan upacara pemberkatan dan upacara ikat janji atau memperbarui janji.

Direktur of Sales & Marke ng, I Wayan Suwastana, men-gatakan bahwa Meliá Bali akan terus berkembang untuk men-jadi salah satu resort ternama terutama dalam pasar wedding.

“Banyak orang datang ke Bali bukan hanya untuk mera-sakan keindahannya, namun juga untuk membawa pulang

pengalaman yang tak terlupakan, mengadakan pernikahan atau memperbarui janji berlatar belakang panorama pantai. Paket pernikahan Dua Nusa Romance dari kami menawarkan acara roman s yang terinspirasi dari budaya Bali dengan kesan modern”, tambahnya. BTNewspaper/dos

A New Touch of Romance at Melia Bali

Romansa Baru di Melia Bali

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IV No. 99 February 11 - 24, 2015FOOD & BEVERAGE

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THE CARIK SPA AT SANKARA UBUD RESORT

Banjar Kumbuh, Desa Mas, Ubud, Gianyar-Bali T: +62 361 8493515/F: +62 361 8493521 Email: reservation@sankaraubud.com

www.sankaraubud.com

“THIS Valen ne’s Day, surprise your loved one with an extravagant five-course dinner under the stars, with ocean breeze, overlooking to the Indian Ocean. Make sure to wine and dine your Valen ne in style by making a roman c French inspired Valen ne’s day dinner reserva on at Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana famous Infinity Pool side. 5-course sumptous menu by our Chef such as Yellow fin tuna tartar and crispy crackers, Duck liver terrine, Cray fish on lobster bisque, Ital-ian riso o, espuna of coffee flavour, Pan decsed wagyu beef tenderloin on creamy forest mushroom sauce with anna potatoes, candied cherry tomatoes, bu ered young green asparagus, and seal it with Lava Chocolate cake. A delicious way to celebrate special occasion and to fall in love. For 14th February 2015 only. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

DOES living a healthier life become a part of your New Year Resolu on? Then you’d be er start by ea ng healthier food. Healthy food will provide balanced nutrients to liven yourself up. However, with busy life and ght schedule, finding the right place that serves healthy food can be laborious. Rest assured, now all you need to do is to get to HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jimbaran.

HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jim-baran has just launched its brand new healthy dishes on 12 January. These healthy treats range widely from soup, salads, In-d o n e s i a n a n d western dishes to delicious des-serts. It is in line with the HARRIS Brand’s long com-mitment to healthy lifestyle experience for their guests.

“If you read our menu, it is very unique. We put nutri on fact of every dish so you can see how much protein, carbo and fat you are ea ng. In addi on, you can also manage your calorie intake,” said Gede Agus Ma-hardana, Marke ng & Public Rela ons of HARRIS Hotel Bukit Jimbaran.

From the new menu, every-one’s favourite is Crispy Duck Leg. It is made from tender leg of pe-king duck seasoned with Balinese sambal named sambal bongkot. For every por on of Crispy Duck Leg, you will get a complimentary Balinese Chicken Soup. The savoury soup

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One of the sig-nature dishes from

the Café is Nasi Campur Bali. It is tradi onal Balinese rice with spicy chicken, minced chicken satay, minced chicken wrapped in banana leaf, boiled egg, vegetables and chicken soup and two kinds of sambal. A delicious treat if you are looking to the authen c taste of

Balinese cuisine.If you are up for a healthy dessert,

try not to miss the unique Tu Frui Pizza. Although it says pizza, it is actually fresh watermelon served as the “pizza” base, topped with seasonal fruits, coco-nut flakes and yoghurt sauce. Fresh and healthy, for sure!

All these healthy dishes are available at HARRIS Café, the restaurant at the first floor. It opens daily from 6.30 AM to 11 PM. The price is also very compe ve, from 40K un l 130K per por on, inclusive of tax and service. So grab a seat, enjoy these healthy dishes and start living a healthier life. Remember, “you are what you eat”. BTNewspaper/Agus-Marke ng & PR

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“WE are proud that since the opening of Matahari Beach Resort & Spa in 1995 we have been work-ing with local cra smen, so that our guests could have a feel of the rich cultural heritage of Bali. For example all the carvings you see at the hotel are made by local ar sts.”

The same is true for all our vege-tables and fruits. These are produced by local farmers in a tradi onal way, making use of the best the soil and climate Bali has to offer.

The mountainous region around Bedugul with its fer le volcanic grounds is home to rich coffee plan-ta ons, cloves and fruit trees. Along the northern coastal strip you’ll find some of the finest strains of the original Bali rice.

And you may be surprised, but grapes grow here close to our resort as well, introduced by

the Dutch in the hope of producing wine, an am-bi on finally fulfilled by Ha en wines. Try them at lunch or dinner and you’ll be surprised of the

quality. Their Tunjung Brut Spar-kling has in 2014 even won the silver medal in Cannes ( France).

For the vegetables and fruits we are working with the enthu-sias c farmers Mr. Putu Adi and Mr. Wayan Sarma. They have their farms high in the mountains near Bedugul.

Their tradi onal and organic (e.g. as fer lizer they use the rice skin) way of cul va ng their products have resulted in the most tasteful vegetables, fruits and herbs which they deliver daily to our kitchen.

When you have become curi-ous about our farmers and all what

the north of Bali has to offer, we are happy to organize a tour with a visit to the farms. BT-Newspaper/matahari newsle er

Comes from Matahari Beach Resort & Spa, North Bali

“The products which are grown in the hills around Bedugul

form the basis for our cuisine. The organic way of cul va ng

has resulted in very tasteful vegetables and fruits which

we are proud of to serve you. We would like to introduce our farmers, Mr. Putu Adi and Mr.

Wayan Sarma,” Jany-Michel Fourré-the General Manager.

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Chinese New Year at Golden LotusYear of the Goat begins February 19, 2015

Year of Goat comes into its own February 19, 2015 and will last un l February 8, 2016. GONG XI FA CAI.

“We have a special Chinese New Year celebra on at Golden Lotus Chinese Restau-rant featuring Special Shows to celebrate the Year of the Goat on Wednesday, 18th of

February we present a Chinese Barong Sai show during dinner and on Thursday, 19th of February we present a Chinese Duo. Both shows begin at 7.00pm.”

Siwaratri Day at THE 1O1 Bali LegianCeremonies and ac vi es

Siwaratri starts with an opening ceremony of prayers and offerings which is performed at the ‘kawi-tan’, the family ’s house temple. This preliminary ceremony should be finished before daybreak and is at 6am followed by: Monabra-ta - silence, not speaking for a period of 12 hours; Upa-wasa - fas ng, not ea ng or drinking during 24 hours;Mejagra - medita on, not sleeping during 36 hours.

Each of these (non)-ac vi es are methods to learn to be self-conscious at all mes, to have self control in all circumstances. When finished each of them is closed with prayers and offerings in the house temple.

The spiritual symbolismThe ceremonies and ac vi es of Siwaratri

day should remind people to always be spiritu-ally conscious while facing the ups and downs of physical life, to always be aware of the fact one is an incarnated soul. More o en than not one tends to forget the true essence of one’s being in the dynamic turmoil of physical life with its emo onal inclina ons of urges, tempta ons and desires.

Fas ng is a method to reach self-control in respect with not to be selfish and greedy.Silence is a method to learn one should never speak impulsively but instead to carefully weigh one’s words before reac ng to one’s experi-ences in life, to always speak fair and honest words, to never lie, slander, speak evil or swear. Not sleeping, staying awake, is a method to learn to be always ‘awake’, meaning aware of one’s approach of physical life, which should

be done with a conduct of insight and wisdom.Siwaratri is always celebrated on the day

before ‘Tilem Sasih Kepitu’, the new moon of the 7th month of the Balinese Calendar. At The 1O1 Bali Legian, the Parahyangan Agenda, Siwalatri day was a ended by representa ve from Management and Hindu Commi ee.

The ritual was started from 06.00 am on the morning of Monday (19/1), for Puja Trisandya up to the next morning on Tuesday (20/1). Beside Parahyangan ac vi es inside of the Hotel, The 1O1 Bali Legian team also celebra ng the Siwalatri by visi ng the nearby Sad Kahyangan Temple in Badung Region, Pura Luhur Griya Tanah Kilap, Pura Luhur Candi Nar-mada and a ending Pujawali (temple fes ve) at Pura Campuan Windu Segara at Padang Galak.

By morning me, all the 1O1 team whom a ending the Siwalatri, following the closure ritual of “Melukat” at Campuan (the mee ng point of River water and Sea Water) at Pura Campuan Windu Segara which known as Me-lukat Dasa Mala (Cleansing of 10 Human Sins) and Mabayuh Tirta Sudamala (Holly Sudamala Water) as beginning of the new day a er ritual of Siwalatri. BTNewspaper/*

Siwaratri, o en referred to as the ‘night of Siwa’, is an auspicious me for introspec on and medita on during

which the Hindus of Bali pray for forgiveness of their earthly sins and for support and strength from Siwa in order to

reach their higher selves.

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VIINo. 99 February 11 - 24, 2015COVER STORY

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Kesehatan dan Kedokteran

Jl. Pulau Buton No. 19Denpasar - Bali

Telp. (0361) 743815, 223803Fax. (0361) 226687

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BOISTEROUS sounds of cymbals fused with the lion dance leap making a parade in welcoming the celebra on of Chinese New Year 2556 falling on 19 February 2015. The parade star ng around 4:30 p.m. presented 217 par-

cipants from 9 con ngents, where they were consis ng of 8 con ngents from Bali and one con ngent from Gorontalo, North Sulawesi. There was also a collabora on of lion dance and barong ket.

“We are the Golden Lion troupe as the representa ve of Amurva Bhumi Shrine, Blah-batuh, Gianyar,” said Dennis Tania Wijaya, 13, to reporters a er the performance in front of the Bajra Sandhi Monument at Renon.

This girl of Chinese descent came together with 30 colleagues, ranging from elementary to junior high school students. They brought two lion dances and a dragon. Dennis said, though having trained since a year ago with her partners, she was s ll experiencing some difficul es. “It happened when jumping and dancing the head with eyes and mouth. We should have physical exercise, especially the legs must be flexible,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Lion Dance of Pusaka Tantra Kuta also wanted to show off its agility. The troupe came with a total of 40 personnel with a lion and a dragon. One of the members, Panca Sendiawan, said that his party had used to making performance and exercise regularly for the past 2 years.

“Our mo va on to get involved in this event is to promote and preserve Chinese cul-ture,” he said. Addi onally, it was also meant to welcome the Lunar New Year with kindness

Welcoming Chinese New Year in Bali

Lion Dance (China) and Barong Ket (Bali) made collabora on at

Renon, Denpasar, Sunday (Feb 1). This fes val is associated with

the celebra on of Chinese New Year 2556 in Bali.

According to the Coordinator of the Lion Dance Parade, Made Hadi Saputra, the inaugural event en tled the Celebra on of Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade 2566/2015 was a mo-ment to preserve cultural roots, especially Chinese culture. In addi on, the parade was also intended to unify the young Balinese and Chinese.

“To that end, we include the Balinese Barong Ket, so that there is an accultura on of Balinese and Chinese element,” he said on the sidelines of the event which took place for 2 hours.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Indonesian Lion Dance Sport Federa on (FOBI) for the tenure of 2015-1016, Dahlan Iskan, also enliv-ened the lion dance parade. He par cipated in coming down the field and parade with the lion dance team. “It’s very interes ng, moreover it is the first performance ahead of the Lunar New Year,” he said.

This former Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) expected the lion dance parade would con nue to survive. Moreover, there had been no interna onal lion dance compe on in Bali. Besides, Dahlan also ap-preciated the collabora on between the lion dance and the barong ket. “It is really fi ed, when I was in Aceh there was also collabora on with Saman Dance. It’s excellent,” he said. BTNewspaper/ask/TB/*

and free from nega ve aura.“Dragon symbolizes the nega ve aura

cleanser, so that it always walks first. Lion also func ons equally,” said someone.

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VIII No. 99 February 11 - 24, 2015GREEN CORNER

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email: info@wapadiume osroom@wapadiume

Foreigners Spend their Holidays in Bali:

Learning Balinese Culture

IT IS a common thing if foreigners spend their holiday in Bali only for shopping, enjoying night life entertainments in café or restaurant, and sightseeing. Some mes foreigners who spend their holidays in Bali need to experience the difference by learning Balinese culture, ge ng more informa on about Balinese tra-di on, and ge ng involved in doing Balinese people’s daily ac vi es. When the guests stay at Grand Istana Rama Hotel, we will guarantee for long-las ng impression during their vaca-

on in Bali. The guests will not only get the

usual memory of their vaca on by photographs in the hotel, enjoying the beach and souvenirs that have no impression and emo on inside, but the guests will also experience free cultural ac vi es in par cular.

A er finishing my study at Petra Chris-an University Surabaya major in Hospitality

Management, I decided to move to Bali in 2010. I started my career in Bali as a Market-ing Communica ons Execu ve at Grand Istana Rama Hotel in December 2010. As a Marke ng Communica ons Execu ve, I have been establishing Free Cultural Ac vi es for

our guests. The unique and dynamic culture of Bali should be well maintained by tourism business people. The ac vi es that we conduct are; Bahasa Indonesia Lesson, Coconut Climb-ing Show and Canang Decora on Class, Bali Dance Class, Balinese Costume Photo Session, and Cooking Class. We deliver a simple lesson of Bahasa Indonesia. The simple lesson is given by our professional staff, then a er that, as the advantage, the guests will be more confident to make a deal or nego ate directly with art market vendor if they want to purchase souve-nirs. Then we introduce Balinese culture with Coconut Climbing Show and Canang Decora on Class. Since a long me ago, Balinese people use the benefits of coconut trees for living. The benefits of coconut trees are the coconut fruits for making coconut milk and making charcoal to be the heater for tradi onal clothes iron. The young coconut leaves, as one of the materials, for making Canang sari, Kwangen and Paku pipit to become the offerings for God. Grand Istana Rama staff will demonstrate how to climb a coconut tree and then the guests will learn how to make Canang sari, Kwangen, and Paku pipit. Also there will be Bali Dance Class and Balinese Costume Photo Session so our guests can learn the simple movement of Balinese Dance and take pictures with Balinese tradi onal clothes. In the Cooking Class, we invite the guests to be emo onally involved, star ng from visi ng the tradi onal market to purchase the ingredients, and go back to hotel to cook together with our professional chef.

There is a very basic principle which is used by Balinese people as guidance in living their life, called “Tri Hita Karana” (Three causes of happiness). Tri Hita Karana consists of Para-hyangan (Harmonious rela onship between God and human), Palemahan (Harmonious rela onship between human and environ-ment) and Pawongan (Harmonious rela onship

between humans). Tri Hita Karana is intensely implemented in our hotel, we always maintain our garden and trees, conduct beach cleaning as reflec on of Palemahan aspect. Pawongan is shown by concrete measures, where our management establishes coopera on with Sangeh Village to provide guidance to learn English and as human beings, we need to be aware of the children that need helps, care and love, as the children le in the orphanage with no parents to care for them. So we visit them regularly and donate some money, daily needs, toys, t-shirt to make them happy. Then, in Parahyangan, our management shows best effort and great a en on to maintain temple and places of worship in the hotel area and also conduct Piodalan ac vity. It can’t be denied that the implementa on of Tri Hita Karana is supported by all of Grand Istana Rama Hotel staffs. I’m very proud to become part of Grand Istana Rama Hotel’s team.

I have been working at Grand Istana Rama Hotel since 2010. Then, I was promoted as an Assistant Marke ng Manager in 2012 and now, I’m in charge as a Sales and Marke ng Manager at Grand Istana Rama Hotel. I believe with my skills, knowledge, experiences, and through these cultural ac vi es, I will give contribu ons to preserve Balinese tradi on and Balinese cul-ture in this global tourism development era. As The 2nd Favorite Winner of Sympathe c Public Rela ons Tri Hita Karana, I keep con nuing to socialize Tri Hita Karana to all staff, hotel guests, and to public through media and also consis-tently implement the concept of THK in her daily life and in her work at Grand Istana Rama Hotel. “Hold 2nd favorite winner is an amazing achievement. It also will make me con nuously keep the values of Balinese culture, con nue to socialize Tri Hita Karana to the society and support the program of Tri Hita Karana,” said Bianca. *) The 2nd favorite winner of PR THK 2014 from the Grand Istana Rama Hotel

by Bianca Rosseta*)

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DOUBLE celebra ons for Bali’s finest ad-dress as The St. Regis Bali Resort and its beach-front fine dining restaurant, Kayupu , were recognized in recent TripAdvisor® Traveler’s Choice Awards. Winners of the same categories last year, the luxury resort was once again se-lected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Indonesia and Top 25 Luxury Hotels during the 2015 awards with Kayupu making the Top 10 list for 2014 Travelers’ Favorite Fine Dining Restaurants in Indonesia and Asia.

Since its opening in February 2009, the re-sort has made its mark in Bali and is renowned for its exclusive beachfront loca on, generosity of space in its 123 elegant suites and villas, award-winning dining op ons and bespoke 24-hour Butler service. Equally as impressive is Kayupu , which boasts a vision of white with perfectly modern décor, al fresco sea ng with unobstructed panoramic ocean view. Chef de Cuisine Agung Gede’s approach to the Asian-inspired haute cuisine menu is by using only the finest quality ingredients, with an emphasis on authen c prepara on which retains the dish’s intrinsic complexity and a modern presenta-

on. Kayupu also firmly establishes itself as the host of the island’s most pres gious wine

dinners throughout the year, which included a showcase of one the world’s best red wines of Chateau Angelus in November 2014.

Lucia Liu, Hotel Manager said, “We are delighted and honored to have been bestowed these pres gious awards again. The fact that these awards have been selected through reviews and opinions of travelers’ made them even more special and this truly serves as a benchmark for the team to con nually strive for excellence and a true testament on their dedica on.”

The St. Regis Bali Resort was the St. Regis brand’s first address in Asia and has garnered numerous awards and recogni ons including Indonesia Resort of the Year in the 2014 In-donesia Travel & Tourism Awards, Best Resort Hotel and Best Hotel in the 2014 Interna onal Hotel Awards.Kayupu Chef de Cuisine, Agung Gede masterfully orchestrates a daily, award-winning degusta on menu and the inspiring Astor Diamond Champagne Brunch. Renowned as a beacon in the culinary scene in Bali, Kayu-pu has earned many noteworthy awards and accolades, including its fourth ‘Best Award of Excellence’ from Wine Spectator in 2014. BTNewspaper/Alicia-MarCOMM-COMPLEX

The St. Regis Bali Resort and Kayuputi:

Recognized at the TripAdvisor® Traveler’s Choice Award

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ON FRIDAY (Jan 9), the Badung Government Tourism Office organized various elements of the community, teachers, students, and civil servants in Kuta subdistrict supported by lifeguard, tourism stakeholders as well as Badung Sanita on and Landscaping Agency and made synergy to clean up marine debris accumula ng along the Kuta, Legian and Seminyak Beach.

According to subdistrict head of Kuta, Gede Rai Wijaya, the cleanup ac-

on launched by the Kuta subdistrict was scheduled every Friday and Saturday. So far, the beach, posing the asset of Kuta, was s ll becoming the prominent des -na on of tourist visit. On that account, its sanita on should be well maintained for the convenience of travelers and taking ac on to clean up the beach or the environment should be done on the agreed schedules, he said.

The concern for the beach of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and other beaches in Bali was not only the responsibility of local community or lifeguard, beach traders or hoteliers along the coast, but also the industry running the business in Bali as stated by I Gede Made Suas ka, the Coordinator of the Beach Cleanup on Kuta Beach. According to him, Kuta Beach as an asset of Bali tourism, it was normal when the natural phenomenon of marine de-bris came from the sea should be addressed together.

To address the natural phenomena on the coastal regions of Badung, the Badung government recently

submi ed a number of sanita on equipments to the operator of coastal sanita on in the form of garbage truck, loaders and sanita on training for the janitors. BTNewspaper/Rudi

THE HAVEN Bali Seminyak supports orphanage children at Bala Keselamatan (The Salva on Army) located in Denpasar Bali. Last December, the management held a Charity Cocktail Event as part of the fes ve event on 22 December 2014. Many guests a ended

this event and supported the event by giving dona on. The Charity Cocktail Event is conducted to show apprecia on and support to the local community especial for local orphanage children. The Salva on

Army commenced in Indonesia (Java) in 1894. It then extended to Ambon, Bali, East Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Sumatra, East Nusa Teng-gara, Aceh and Papua. The magnitude of the number of children

and poor adults in Indonesia who are vulnerable to abuse and being trafficked has led The Salva on Army to begin this service. Mr. Ary

Setyo Wibowo and Ms. Komang represented the orphanage in receiving the dona on handed by Mr. Joan Casadevall, General Manager and Mr. Wayan Karta, Financial Controller. We believe our dona on will be used to improve the lives of this orphanage

children. BTNewspaper/Sammy Neno – Marcom

Charity Event to Support Local Orphanage

People’s Movement to Clean up Marine Debris

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BUKIT Cilli Ra ing Telaga Waja also organize special Eco-Tourism tour and tours start a er breakfast at hotel. The guest will be picked up by our driver and direct visit the local tradi onal market on the way to village Ecotourism Network at Pelaga Village, arrive at Pelaga village and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of organic Pelaga coffee with some local delicacies.

At the bale subak (village mee ng hall) you will meet some of the vil-lage elders and have an opportunity to learn about daily life in Pelaga and history of coffee growing in the area. A trek around Pelaga will provide an opportunity to enjoy some of the scenery, as well as to see how the Pelaga coffee beans are cul vated and picked. There will be also a chance to learn about other crops that are grown in Pelaga such as the rare “dry” rice. The guide will also introduce you to other wild and cul vated crops that you can enjoy at lunch. Lunch provides another opportunity to taste some more of Pelaga’s local produce.

A Balinese style feast where you can experience authen c local cuisine is sure to sa ate any appe te. Of course lunch can be capped off with an-other Pelaga coffee. A stroll around the village a er lunch will enable you to experience daily life in the village and interect with local people. You will also see the original house of the founder of the village that is s ll used today. BTNewspaper/*

IF YOU like coffee, you’ll love Kiadan Pelaga. The li le village in the highlands holds a special place in Bali’s coffee history; this is where the magic bean was first grown on the island.

Today, 750 villagers live and work here, with coffee s ll the primary source of income. But the locals are diversifying, realising coffee-chugging Westerners will be happy to get some dirt on their shoes to see where the magic bean comes from and get a taste of village life along with a cup of the bi er bean.

So for coffee-lovers, Kiadan Pelaga, 1100m above sea level, is a treat. Locals will show you around on a day excursion or you can book in for a night or two and get a fuller immersion into village life.

The accommoda on is basic, but that’s part of the charm. The villagers plant robusta beans for their own coffee consump on, while the more fiddly arabica trees

provide the beans they grind and roast for sale.Robusta can be popped into any rough patch of

ground and needs the bare minimum of care, but arabica needs a li le TLC.

The small, white flowers on the arabica plants smell of sweet jasmine and the resul ng brew is sweeter than the robusta. The farming here is organic and the locals are doing all they can to maintain the soil in natural condi on.

On a tour of the land, we see bamboo planted to prevent erosion, various flowers and greenery that do the job of pes cides and cows that provide the fer liser.

Jempinis trees also keep the bugs away, though the farmers tell us it’s planted more in hope than certainty; keeping the coffee plants healthy and bug-free, while also qualifying for the must-have organic stamp of ap-proval, is a big job. See more at: h p://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/travel

Bali Eco-Tourism Tour

Bali’s Kiadan Pelaga:Coffee Culture of a Different Kind

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“Sahabat India” (Indian Friendship, the Fes val of India) will take place from January to May 2015. Over 30 different cultural presenta ons will be staged in 16 ci es across Indonesia.

During the Fes val, folk dances, dance drama, puppet show, musical shows, exhibi ons, seminars, mall promo ons, screening of Bollywood cinema and docu-mentaries will be held in different venues in Bali, Lombok, Makassar, Manado, Samarinda, Balikpa-pan, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Surakarta, Semarang, Bogor, Serang, Purwakarta, Medan, Padang, Palembang and Banda Aceh.

“Sahabat India” is supported by Ministries of Exter-nal Affairs, Culture, Tourism & Tex les of the Government of India and the Indian Council of Cultural Rela ons. In Indonesia the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Culture and Educa on of the Republic of Indonesia have supported the Fes val. The Bali Administra on and vari-ous provincial Governments have all pledged support to these events scheduled for the Island.

As part of the three-month-long celebra-on in Bali: - ARMA Museum in Ubud will

host the pres gious Buddha-Carika Exhibi-on; -Museum Puri Lukisan Ubud will be the

venue for the unique‘Merging Metaphors’ Exhibi on – the results of the combined crea vity of 25 accomplished ar stes from India & ASEAN region conducted in 2012; -ISI Denpasar will play host to several folk dance performances as well as puppet show at its

Natya Mandala auditorium; - Undiksha in Singaraja, North Bali will also host cultural performances; -Shinta Chrisna has developed an elegant collec on tled“Indian Princess in the Balinese Kebaya” using Indian & Indonesian fabrics and tradi onal tex le highligh ng the friendship of India and Indonesia to be launched during the Fes val of India; -Indian film screenings will be held at Bentara Budaya Bali, STIKOM Bali and the Indian Cultural Center; -Book readings/literary discussions will also be held during the Fes val. A full schedule for the Fes val of India is available at the websites of the Embassy, Indian Consulate in Bali or on Facebook. BTNewspaper/*

Incredible India : Festival of India in Indonesia January – March 2015

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