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Make it happen! Spirit to serve

hindu Day of Silence

Bella cucina

Dance and music extravaganza

John Primer at ryoshi house of Jazz

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Board of Directors Jusuf Wanandi, Cherly P. Santoso, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Riyadi Suparno I Editor in Chief/Guarantor Meidyatama Suryodiningrat

Editor I Wayan Juniarta I Contributing Editor Rita A. Widiadana I Editorial Staff Desy Nurhayati, Bram Setiawan, Anton Muhajir, Alit Kertaraharja, Ni Komang Erviani, Luh De Suriyani, Wasti Atmodjo I Photographers Agung Parameswara, Lukman SB, Zul Trio Anggono, Anggara MahendraGraphic Designer Budhi Hartono, Sunaryo, Mohamad Soleh

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ConTEnTs a memorable morning stroll through Pasar Ubud

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Tumpek Kandang

There is no day in Bali that passes without thoughtful rituals and colorful celebrations. on March 21, Balinese hindus will observe Nyepi, the Day of Silence, to mark the New Year on the Saka lunar calendar.

last week, the Balinese also celebrated Tumpek Kandang, a ritual dedicated to honoring Sang hyang rare angon, the god of cattle and livestock, to show their appreciation and thankfulness to all domesticated animals.

all the Balinese hindu rituals are aimed at strengthening the relationships of humans and humans, humans and nature and humans and their creator.

as part of the global community, the Balinese people also observed International Women’s Day by looking into ways to improve the living conditions of the island’s women.

a global village, Bali is also home to local and international communities, who work side-by-side to help the less-fortunate in their own ways.

This edition brings you stories of the vibrant and meaningful lives of people living on the island.

--The Editor

Colorful lives

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last weekend on March 8, women around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, commemorating achievements and

progress in families, communities and on the academic, business and political stage.

There have been many achievements over the last years, yet serious gaps and challenges remain.

While women’s rights activists and proponents, female leaders and experts gathered at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York to review global achievements and challenges, hundreds of millions of women are living in extreme poverty.

on the island of Bali, known as one of world’s foremost tourist destinations, thousands of women are facing unbearable hardship on a daily basis.

In one corner of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, hundreds of women have to make ends meet working as porters, or basket carriers, carrying huge, heavy bamboo baskets

in return for small change.living in a strong patriarchal society, many

women on the island have neither access to nor a voice over the assets belonging to their own families and their husbands.

These female market porters, their families’ main breadwinners, have to wake before dawn to rush to Badung traditional market to start their working day, sometimes ending at sunset having only received the meager sum of rp 35,000 (US$2.64) for the day. The money is used to feed their children and to cover the family’s expenses.

The burdensome work not only takes its toll on their physical condition, but also their mental and spiritual wellbeing, which in turn affects their families and communities as well.

International Women’s Day should not be viewed as a celebration but as a strong reminder to us all on the importance of improving the lives of our mothers, wives, sisters and daughters.

Make it happen!“EMPoWErINg WoMEN, EMPoWErINg hUMaNITY”WorDS aND PhoToS Agung PArAmeswArA

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Twenty general managers from all over the asia-Pacific region, as well as leaders and VPs from Marriott International, attended their aIMS

(australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) gM conference at The Stones hotel, legian, on March 6.

To coincide with the conference, The Stones hotel hosted an outstanding educationally creative “funday” for children from disadvantaged families together with Yayasan Solemen Indonesia, who assist disadvantaged people living across the island.

The excited children and their parents were brought to the hotel on buses provided by The Stones for the big event, with families coming from Denpasar, renon, Sanur, Ubud and as far as Petang and Kintamani.

The Stones hotel themed this children’s fun day “Spirit to Serve”, and certainly delivered.

Numbers were allocated to the 20 gMs and 20 children to pair them up. Each child was presented with a cuddly toy and the gMs each took care of their child for the whole afternoon, with activities including T-shirt painting and cake decorating.

While the adults played Pass the Parcel, the children won the prizes and enjoyed a healthy meal lovingly prepared especially by the resort’s chefs.

The party finished with everyone dipping their hands into colorful paint and placing them on a giant canvas, signifying new friendships made.

Everyone had smiles from ear to ear, especially the visitors from Marriott International and The Stones team, who had taken time out from their busy schedules to

play with the children. The fun day was not only about the

children, with their parents also benefitting from the event. Many of these families live in isolated areas and, as the children played with their new friends, the parents were able to talk to each other about their similar situations, provide mutual support and share information about how they were dealing with the problems they faced in everyday life.

Dr. gipsy ayu, a great Solemen supporter, spoke about the importance of this aspect, stating: “a day like this helps the parents of these children to realize they are not alone, to share issues, talk to other parents and it gives them a well-deserved break, as well as providing help and advice.”

For Dewita from Nusa Dua, who was taking part in a Solemen Funday for the first time, it was an exciting time. The shy little girl’s face lit up when she was given a Barney Bear doll.

Some other children, including Dewi, agus and Suci, all had a great confidence boost as they experienced time in a venue very different from their isolation within Petang village.

agus, who has never attended school because of bullying and has had serious self-confidence issues, is now interacting well from his regular attendance at Solemen Fundays.

all the children loved painting T-shirts, and their giggling continued all the way home as they discussed whose T-shirt was the best and what a great day they had had.

gypsy caught up with Putu from Kintamani, who sustained severe leg and hip fractures recently but is now walking slowly

Spirit to Serve

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after surgery. Meanwhile, Ni luh Budi was like a queen

on a throne as she sat on a floor cushion and, as usual, demanded the attention of Solemen’s head of outreach, Sarah chapman, throughout the event. her laughter rang out clearly.

Made from Denpasar and Kadek from Ubud created their own version of the conga with Solemen’s aron and Jane, as both established new friendships. The children’s beaming smiles lit up the room all afternoon.

“The Solemen team is truly amazing and the beautiful children are so blessed to have you in their lives. I saw little Putu’s face light up and break into a huge smile when you spoke to him and stroked his hair this afternoon. It was also so lovely seeing their parents’ faces smiling at the function today. You are all making such a difference in so many lives and I’m sure you all feel that they are all making such a difference in yours,” Jan Mancini, who

attended with husband Vic, stated to Solemen founder robert Epstone.

Peter Brampton, general manager of The Stones hotel commented, “as a people-oriented company, Marriott believes our Spirit to Serve communities program makes our company culture stronger and ensures that we support the communities where we live and work. The Stones hotel, as with Marriott’s other 4,300 hotels in 79 countries, passionately embraces this approach. Working with the Bali-based Solemen charity, is one of our key community activities — we are very proud of the great work they do.”

The Stones not only provided this fun day for the children, as this month also saw the start of a program offering their guests the opportunity to donate a dollar per night when staying at the hotel. This will provide sustainable support to assist Solemen expand their much-needed work to help more disadvantaged people throughout Bali.

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Sound

The outrageously good John Primer & the living history Band performed on Monday night at the fabulous ryoshi house of Jazz in Seminyak to a packed

and appreciative foot-stomping blues-loving ryoshi posse.

It was the first in a weeklong series of gigs by various artists around the island as part of the Bali live Festival, culminating on Sunday at Taman Bhagawan, Benoa.

Primer — a living chicago blues legend — has been on the must-see blues radar since he performed at Blue chicago with the legendary Magic Slim 30 years ago. his reputation as the real deal has been cemented by a legacy of gilt-edged performances and recordings, backed by an incredible who’s who of working collaborations.

growing up with the soulful sounds of Jimmy reed, Muddy Waters, little Milton, Elmore James, BB and albert King reverberating through his grandmother’s home, Primer, at the age of 18, followed the blues trail and migrated from his Mississippi home to chicago.

he was a key player in directing the evolution of the exciting chicago electric blues sound and, in 1979, his career got a boost when Willie Dixon persuaded him to join The chicago all Stars, where his driving rhythms and vocals took center stage.

But perhaps it was Muddy Waters who had the greatest influence, an inspiration that even today shines through his music. Primer played with Muddy until his death in 1983, and soon after signed on with the legendary Magic

Slim. For the next 14 years, he toured with the phenomenal Magic Slim & The Teardrops, bringing their tight chicago blues to just about every corner of the planet. In their prime, they were repeatedly voted the best blues band in the world and are credited as the creators of “the lump”, the true chicago electric blues sound.

With 12 solo albums to date, Primer is a living legend, as testified by the gathered crowd at ryoshi, who no doubt cherished this celebration of the man and his amazing music.

a good section of the night was a tribute to the “hoochie coochie Man” himself, with renowned blues musician Mathew Skoller on harmonica and vocals banging out some of Water’s classic hits. But the main event was song after song by the timeless legend himself, who brought the crowd to its feet time and time again with an inspirational and energetic performance, bringing chicago to Bali. Joined toward the end by the grammy award-winning american jazz trumpeter, producer and composer, Maurice Brown, Primer demonstrated why he remains the real deal.

The large crowd at ryoshi ushered in a week of great music as part of the Bali live Festival week, which closes on Sunday at Taman Bhagawan with a concert featuring Indra lesmana, Maurice Brown, Dice, Jim larkin and Nita aartsen, along with performances from Tulus, the beautiful Trie Utami and Fantuzzi. The performances begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are priced at rp 250,000 (US$18.90) in advance and rp 300,000 on the day.

For details of what’s on and where visit balilivefestival.com.

John priMer at Ryoshi house of Jazz“KIcKINg oFF BalI lIVE FESTIVal 2015”WorDS aND PhoToS CHrIs O’COnnOr

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around 30 children showed off their artistic talents in an extraordinary dance and music performance before hundreds of distinguished

guests last weekend.a number of girls presented the traditional

Balinese dance Panyembrahma and received a standing ovation from the audience.

Several boys took over the stage to present their music gig, performing popular songs by local bands, such as geisha and Utopia.

Seen in the audience was Shelly Mantra, wife of Denpasar Mayor Ida Bagus rai Mantra Dharmawijaya, as well as many other important figures in Denpasar.

I Wayan Samba, Tianyar village head, witnessed the children’s performance with pride. “Many of these children are from Tianyar; it’s just a poor village with limited education and health facilities.” Tianyar is a remote village in the hills of Karangasem regency in east Bali and is one of the poorest villages on the island.

Initiated by gede Bagoes, a finalist in the television show Indonesian Idol, a local version of the famed American Idol, the performance involved children from workshops run by non-profit organization lentera anak Bangsa (laB).

Meanwhile, in one corner of the building, dozens of middle-aged women could not help but cry as they watched their children performing on stage.

The women had never dreamed of being able to send their children to a formal school, let alone to music or dance courses.

Working as basket carriers at Badung traditional market in downtown Denpasar, these impoverished women don’t have the courage to have big dreams for their children, coming mainly from poor villages in Karangasem and Bangli.

hope arose when laB established a teaching and art workshop on one of the market’s floors, to nurture the academic and artistic skills of the women’s children.

laB has received support from Denpasar mayoralty and numerous private organizations and ventures, including a number of guitars from Rolling Stone Indonesia magazine.

Dance and music extravaganza“UNDErPrIVIlEgED chIlDrEN rEach For ThEIr DrEaMS” WorDS aND PhoToS LuH De surIYAnI

Most of the children had previously dropped out of school. ”Now, they receive music and dance training. Some of them have also returned to formal education,” said Bagoes.

luh Putu anggraeni, laB founder and an avid women’s and children’s rights activist, said it was very difficult for women like these to let their children acquire a formal education.

“Their mothers have been taking them to the market since they were babies,” anggraeni said, believing herself that all children must receive a formal education in mainstream schools.

“Education and skills can enhance their self-esteem. We have to fulfill their rights and access to education,” she noted.

To encourage children to come to the laB teaching center, anggraeni has invited individuals in the private sector to become foster parents and donors to finance the children’s education.

“Every child gets rp 5,000 [38 US cents] to save every time they come to the teaching center. They can withdraw their savings at the galungan holiday,” she said.

Putu Puspa, one of the mothers, believes donors should not be necessary. She has been

working hard to send her children to school. “I should not rely on the donors’ help. My children must go to school,” she said.

The center is open on Saturdays and Sundays for two hours and has two permanent staff and several volunteers who work with the children.

anggraeni admitted that the teaching center’s activities were still limited to children at Badung traditional market. her dream is to reach as many children as possible across Bali, to give them new hope and the chance of a brighter future.

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Hindu day of Silence“‘OgOh-OgOh’ Makers turn tO envirOnMentally friendly Materials”WOrds DESY NURHAYATI PhOtOs AGUNG PARAMESWARA

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These are busy days for Putu Marmar Herayukti and the youth in Banjar Gemeh as they rush to finish creating their ogoh-ogoh for the ngerupuk ritual,

when the monstrous giant effigies will be paraded around the streets.

Ngerupuk is celebrated one day before Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on March 21 this year. Every year, the Denpasar Cultural Agency holds an ogoh-ogoh competition, in which youths of every banjar (customary hamlet) in the city can express their creativity through the gigantic and grotesque effigies symbolizing the bhuta kala, or devilish spirits.

These spirits are considered as disruptive to the harmonious balance of Earth and the universe.

“It’s 90 percent finished. We just need to add some more details,” said Marmar, while showing off the effigy titled Candung Watang Watu Gunung, which depicts the character Watu Gunung in a fight against Lord Wisnu.

Taken from Balinese mythology, Watu Gunung in this ogoh-ogoh is depicted as having a strong and arrogant character as he uses a kris as his weapon to try and survive the battle against Lord Wisnu, who has manifested in the form of bedawang nala, the legendary giant turtle.

Marmar uses all environmentally friendly and recycled materials, mainly bamboo plaited into shapes to form the frame for the effigy’s body.

“For some parts that are difficult to make with bamboo, we use paper, used cardboard boxes, old newspapers and coconut husks,” he said.

Having been an ogoh-ogoh artist for 10 years or so, Marmar is well experienced in making the effigies out of various materials.

Before styrofoam became widely used for ogoh-ogoh for practical reasons, Marmar had always used bamboo.

But as styrofoam grew in popularity, he, just like many other ogoh-ogoh makers, turned to the easily shaped material to make his creations.

But that was before Marmar realized the dangers of the material to his health personally and to the environment. Even so, the city’s Cultural Agency has not prohibited

competition participants from using styrofoam.

He recalled that around four years ago, he always felt sick when he was working on the effigies.

“Then I found out more about styrofoam and learned that is carcinogenic. As well as being dangerous for our health, it also badly pollutes the air, water and the soil because it’s not degradable, just like plastics.”

“Even after we finish making the ogoh-ogoh, the styrofoam dust remains in the air and is continuously being inhaled by the people around. When it is burned, it forms a harmful dioxide gas.”

As a way of symbolizing the neutralization of all evil spirits, the ogoh-ogoh are usually burned in the final session of the ngerupuk ritual.

Nowadays, Marmar has returned to environmentally friendly materials.

For him, using green materials is also part

of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, a Sanskrit term that literally means “three paths to peacefulness and prosperity” and upholds the harmonious relationships between man and God, between fellow human beings and man and the environment.

The concept has long been at the heart of Balinese philosophy and daily practice, representing the delicate balance between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Nyepi, which marks the lunar Saka New Year, is an appropriate moment to reflect upon the implications of Tri Hita Karana.

“Using materials that are dangerous for the environment contradicts the values of Tri Hita Karana. We are supposed to respect nature, instead of degrading it further,” Marmar said.

He was concerned that the current generation had forgotten about natural materials and preferred to use modern ones merely for practical reasons, in spite of the negative impact.

“The tradition of using natural materials should be preserved. The younger generation should be aware of this and learn how to use plaited bamboo and all the green materials.”

Therefore, he enthusiastically welcomed an initiative from the Denpasar Cultural Agency to include “using environmentally friendly materials” as one of the judging criteria for the ogoh-ogoh competition participants this year.

This year, the youths in Banjar Kedaton have also avoided using styrofoam and paint thinner, unlike in previous years.

Creating an effigy entitled Siwa Bhairawa, the artists have used bamboo and cement. To make the hair, they have turned to coconut husks instead of plastic.

In addition to expressing their creativity using environmentally friendly materials, making ogoh-ogoh is also a good way for the younger Balinese generation to learn about their culture, including their mythology and the positive values behind the stories.

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Bali Safari and Marine Park is home to more than 600 animals, including rare and endangered species.

located in gianyar, but easily accessible thanks to its location just off the Ida Bagus Mantra highway, Bali Safari and Marine Park is a popular destination. With the focus on the animals, it offers a range of attractions, including its night safari, a ride around the park on an elephant, dining in Tsavo lion restaurant with the animals peering in at you through the windows, and animal encounters, among others.

The park is actively involved in ensuring the future survival and wellbeing of many Indonesian animal species through education and conservation programs, such as those involving the Bali starling, Sumatran elephant and Sumatran tiger

last Saturday, the park conducted a Tumpek Kandang ceremony involving many of its animals, including elephants, bearcats, orangutans, snakes and macaw birds. The lively ritual took place at the ganesha court and was led by Jero Mangku Toh Jiwa, a Balinese hindu priest.

Tumpek Kandang is an auspicious day on Bali’s religious calendar and is observed with a ceremony that honors all of god’s creatures, especially animals. It involved a colorful ritual with symbolic offerings to bless all the animals at the park.

Tumpek Kandang is about praying for the wellbeing and longevity of animals and is dedicated to lord Shiva Pasupati, the manifestation of god who created all of these creatures.

head of the park’s ceremony committee, a.a. Sg. Debby angandari, explained that the annual ritual complemented the unique

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Balinese philosophy known as Tri hita Karana, which entailed maintaining a harmonious balance between mankind, the environment and god.

“Tumpek Kandang is a ceremony for animals that honors their role within the universe,” Debby said.

William Santoso, general manager of Bali Safari and Marine Park, stated that the park was holding the Tumpek Kandang ceremony to express its gratitude to god for the creation of animals that helped human lives.

“We appreciate the lives of animals as fellow creatures that accompany our lives. The Tumpek Kandang ceremony is proof that hindus in Bali respect wildlife, like we also do in Bali Safari and Marine Park,” he said.

Bali Safari and Marine Park is a branch of Taman Safari Indonesia and is home to over 60 species of animals from Indonesia, africa and India. The park has won international awards as an integrated amusement park emphasizing conservation, education and cultural development through its programs.

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Internationally acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Fabio ciervo gave a memorable experience to guests of Bella cucina restaurant in the Intercontinental Bali

resort with a series of exclusive events last week.

For the gastronomic dinners, ciervo presented his outstanding creations offering a choice of both à la carte and a set gastronomic menu.

Each featured stunningly served dishes, such as marinated scallops; red mullet; veal tonnato and red cow parmigiano with reggiano sauce; ravioli del plin filled with baccalà and sicilian pecorino cheese; and loin of lamb with hazelnut crust.

additionally, the à la carte menu comprised smoked local lobster; risotto; ravioli; gnocchi; and more, as well as a specialty that sums up the Italian region where this innovative chef lives: calamarata shellfish, roman zucchini, lemon balm and sun-dried vesuviopiennolo tomatoes.

The meal rounded off with ciervo’s mouthwatering desserts, including the tiramisu with a twist of modernity.

Participants had the chance to experience, learn and delight in the fruits of their labor

during the cooking class, held for two days on March 7 and 8. They learned to cook some of the dishes presented during the gastronomic dinner, including marinated scallops with mango, passion fruit vinaigrette, celery sorbet and caviar.

Participants also had a rare opportunity to learn pasta-making from the Italian chef himself. For this pasta cuisine, the chef combined ravioli with baccala, Sicilian pecorino cheese and trevisano radicchio.

For dessert, ciervo, who is based at la Terrazza restaurant at hotel Eden in rome, taught participants to create tiramisu using Baileys cream, coffee sponge and Baileys ice cream.

ciervo studied and practiced at one of the world’s leading haute cuisine institutions — Ecole lenôtre French school of gastronomy, and further enhanced his knowledge and experience in some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants. These have included grosvenor house restaurant at the grosvenor hotel in london, the two-star Michelin cracco in Milan, chez Nico in Innsbruck and Martin Berastegui’s three-star Michelin restaurant in the Spanish city of San Sebastian.

This brilliant young chef perfected his trade

Bella CuCina “a MIchElIN-STarrED chEF PrESENTS hIS crEaTIoNS”

WorDS DesY nurHAYATI PhoToS COurTesY OF InTerCOnTInenTAL bALI resOrT

in the UK as Michel roux’s sous chef at the Waterside Inn in Bray, famous for achieving three stars in the Michelin guide for 25 straight years.

ciervo’s philosophy is to explore the world of haute cuisine to create dishes that combine ingredients in an unusual but harmonious way, while also seeking inspiration from all cultures.

Influenced by his family, he has been passionate about cooking since he was very young.

Early on, in his native Italy, he learned the virtues of Italian food. From the orient, he learned how to pay special attention to the choice of spices and the importance of delicate cooking, and France taught him the art of making wonderful sauces. he then explored futuristic developments in haute cuisine.

Now this passionate professional has combined all this into his unique blend of gastronomy that has become his signature.

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Ubud village in gianyar regency is like a magnet that is always capable of drawing people to enjoy its every corner.

rich in cultural and historical heritage and art, Ubud is a must-visit place for people vacationing on the island. Its hilly landscape and narrow streets are filled with luxury boutiques, opulent restaurants and quirky cafes.

Museums and art shops belonging to maestros have added artistic beauty to the village.

But a visit to Ubud would not be complete without taking a morning stroll through Pasar Ubud, the traditional market that is home to an impressive collection of handmade art works, folk art, bamboo basketry, beadwork and, of course, authentic Balinese culinary delights.

located in the center of the village, opposite Puri agung (Ubud palace), Pasar Ubud has always been a place where locals meet. Trade in local food and commodities is also robust.

The market has become very popular among foreign tourists who watched the hollywood movie Eat Pray Love starring Julia roberts.

“Many visitors want to experience what Julia [roberts] did here in Ubud, including this market,” said a shop owner. “This market featured in the movie,” she remembered.

The market is divided into two parts; the first is where traders sell basic commodities like rice, vegetables and meat. The second is dedicated to shops selling a wide variety of art works.

hundreds of foreign tourists spend their mornings exploring Pasar Ubud searching for

A memorable morning stroll through

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bargain art pieces, like handicrafts, traditional textiles and garments and souvenirs.

The art market opens from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., while the traditional market only opens until noon. For many visitors, Pasar Ubud is the focal point of the village’s traditional culture and crafts. While enjoying themselves there, they can also taste various local dishes, snacks and beverages.

What makes Ubud so special is its vibrant life and Pasar Ubud is the liveliest place for locals and foreigners to encounter each other.

“We can stay in a lavish hotel or villa, enjoying the beauty of Ubud’s natural legacy. But meeting people, talking to them and sharing stories is what we want to do here in Ubud, and the market is a perfect place for that,” said an american tourist.

Ubud, with its rich and unique places of interest, offers many opportunities for visitors to experience the real Balinese culture and arts. More importantly, it is a place where they can get to know the Balinese people and find out about their lives.

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Relaxing Thai massage for women. Contact: 0822 3760 3026

Relaxing yoga, private classes. For more info, please call 0822 3760 302

Saxophone or guitar lessons at any level. SMS 0813 398 07682 Doug.

Soap-making class, 4 hours, Rp 1 mill. Call 0813 287 16169, kesambibali@gmail.com

Swimming, private courses. For more information please call 0818 054 19300

Web design, SEO, and video editing service. Portfolio : www.creativewebdesign.com Contact : 0819 9938 5206

Wood & composite decking specialist & carpenter. Email : woodworking.bali@yahoo.co.id 081999857305

www.BaliShoot.com. Affordable commercial advertis-ing photography.

Advertise with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to advertisingbali@thejakartapost.com

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Bali Spirit FestivalMar 31 – Apr 5

www.balispiritfestival.com

Promote your event with us! Call : 0361 265 436/7 or email to promotionbali@thejakartapost.com

Events

Calendar of Events

Bonita and the Hus BAND

March 13

Starts 8 p.m.

Fabulous vocalist Bonita will play one night on their

#BeNiceToEachOther Tour of Indonesia.

BetelNut

Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud

JENJA presents Martin Roth March 14Starts 11 p.m.Influenced by classic progressive house sound and deep house avant garde of today, Martin’s tracks and remixes will shake your night!JENJA Townsquare SuitesJl. Nakula 18, Seminyak

Fatboy Slim at Potato Head March 12Starts 7 p.m.Norman is back with his one man energy train of block rocking beats and feel good dance floor vibes.Potato Head Beach Club BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

Jazz and Blues Session Every Thursday, Friday and SaturdayFrom 9 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.Mannekepis Jazz and Blues BistroJl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta: (0361) 8475784

The Lights of Faith - Theater show From Monday to SaturdayStarts 8 p.m.A cultural theater show to feel the magic of Bali in every story!Kuta TheaterJl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta: (0361) 762750 or Robert 0878 617997

Limbo Hip – Where The Night StartsEvery SaturdayStarts 8 p.m.Get together with friends, mingle and get down to our DJ’s music.La FincaJl. Subak Sari No. 77, Batu Belig, Kerobokan

Made’s Warung Live Performances Balinese Dances Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, SundayLive MusicEvery Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdaySalsa DanceEvery SundayMade’s WarungJl. Raya Seminyak, Kuta: (0361) 755297

Metis Friday Aperochic Every FridayTrue indulgence at the new Metis Lounge with delicate tapas and cocktails!Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan

SPLASH – Bali’s Favorite Pool Party March 15Starts 1 p.m.VIP daybeds, cabanas and sofas available with full bottle service for pre-reservation. Cocoon Beach ClubJl. Double Six, Kuta

Sunset Beach Bar & GrillEvery SaturdayChill-out music, snack-style menu, true Balinese hospitality.Intercontinental Bali ResortJl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran: (0361) 701888

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

Shopping

Perum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A.11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, KutaJl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran - Phone (0361) 81470919Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan - : (0361) 705454Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu - : (0361) 7472303Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran

: (0361) 81470919Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran

: (0361) 4729081

Spa

Eastern Garden Martha Tilaar SpaLuxurious, holistic, and culture blending.Jl. Camplung Tanduk No. 5A, Seminyak

: (0361) 731648

Papaya Fresh GalleryJl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Island Buzz

Planning a wedding is more than just a dress, a cake, an invitation card and a fabulous reception; it needs to be as special as you wish the rest of your life to be.Your wedding is about love, romance, and commitment; it is about having the people close to you witness your “happily ever after” union and your dedication to one another. This should be the most romantic, exciting and unforgettable day of your life!The Intimate Romance Wedding Gathering, held on March 6 at The Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel, highlighted ways to transform weddings into a distinctive and memorable experience. This event was a collaboration between The Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel, The Royal Beach Seminyak and The Mercure Resort Sanur and opened with a photo competition on March 5, where 27 contestants presented their photographic skills. Aji Maharesi, a well-known photographer, headed the committee, assisted by two judges.The Intimate Romance Wedding Gathering brought together the most comprehensive and creative bridal exhibitors and wedding organizers to showcase their wares and services with one aim – to assist “soon-to-be-newlyweds” in making their wedding dream a reality.Everything you could possibly need was on show, from the perfect wedding stationery, beautiful blooms, breath-taking wedding gowns, to elegant table décor and discreet honeymoon escapes.The Intimate Romance Wedding Gathering also offered the opportunity to interact with expert wedding planners, photographers and to get advice on financial and legal matters. This to ensure the perfect wedding day and the heavenly moment you dreamt of!

The Intimate Romance Wedding GatheringThe Ritz-Carlton, Bali welcomed guests with true Balinese hospitality for its official unveiling with a cocktail and canapé evening on Feb. 27. Starting just before sunset, invitees mingled by the beach and infinity pools at Breezes Tapas Lounge.The lawn was set with six elegant food stations, each representing one of the resort’s six restaurants and lounges and hosted by the respective chefs. Wine and cocktails flowed as the sun set and guests mingled. To reach Breezes Tapas Lounge, guests walked through the luxurious and locally inspired hotel to a glass elevator that whisked them 70 meters down the cliff face to the garden and beach level. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, has 313 hotel rooms, including 34 cliff-top and ocean view villas. Led by a highly skilled culinary team, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali offers a gastronomic journey combining the finest local ingredients with international influences. Bejana, the property’s soon-to-open Indonesian restaurant, will offer the Culinary Cave – a unique epicurean learning experience with programs personally tailored to suit groups and individuals. The Beach Grill offers seafood and grill specialties, while other food outlets are Raku Japanese Lounge & Bar; The Ritz-Carlton Lounge & Bar, which serves the finest selections of premium tea; Senses, an all day dining restaurant; and Breezes Tapas Lounge, which serves light snacks and tapas by the pool.A stunning oceanfront wedding chapel makes the property the venue of choice for island weddings, while meeting facilities for up to 200 guests provide for an endless variety of corporate and private events.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali officially opens

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Gilimanuk

Tanah LotKerobokan

CangguSeminyak

LegianKuta

Jimbaran

Nusa Dua

Benoa

Sanur

Ngurah Rai Int’ Airport

Penida Island

LOVINA

SINGARAJA

BANGLIAMLAPURA

KLUNGKUNG

GIANYAR

DENPASAR

TABANAN

NEGARA

Menjangan Island

Besakih

Mt. Sangiang

Pulaki

West BaliNational Park

Sangeh

Pura LuhurUluwatu

Pura Rambut Siwi

Mt. Batur

Pura Batu Madan

Mt. Agung

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Where to go

1MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & GalleryJl. Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta

: (0361) 4737888 info@metisbali.com metisbali.com

Jazz Invasion Bali Live International Festival goes to

AyodyaSpecial room rates, tickets to Bali Live

International Jazz Fest, Jazz Invasion Dinner and more

For more details please contact:Ayodya Resort Bali

: (0361) 771 102info@ayodyaresortbali.com

ayodyaresortbali.com

Nyepi Package at The HavenEnjoy Nyepi at Rp 3,610,000 net!Book now on thehavenbali.com or phone us directly.The Haven Bali Seminyak

: (0361) 738001

Tjakra 7 Spa Pullman Bali Legian NirwanaJl. Melasti no. 1, Legian. : (0361) 762500pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

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March 9–15Taman Bhagawan & various locations

balilivefestival.com

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