Vol.3 no.21/january 28-february 3, 2016

Tracing art forgeries All things sweet

vAsAnTi seminyAk resorT

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from THE EdiTor

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

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ConTEnTs

Cover Photo: Courtesy of Vasanti Seminyak resort

Hiking in Payangan

bali food Safari

rain and coffee in Pupuan

Vasanti Seminyak resort

bunut bolong

Phinisi

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folks, the rainy season will be at its peak between late january and mid-february. This means the island will be drenched with rain on a daily basis and the trees, including those coconut trees near your room, will sway more often and more violently. The waves too will be taller, bigger and more erratic than before.

In this period of turbulent weather, it is always a good policy to be more cautious, especially if your itinerary includes adventure sports, water sports, scuba diving or a prolonged time outdoors. an umbrella, raincoat and windbreaker should be with you at all times.

remember to sip a hot ginger tea on a daily basis to keep your body warm through the windy nights.be safe folks!

— The Editor

(Do not) Throw caution to the wind

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PeoPle of Baliem“a feSTIVal offerS a unIque glIMPSe InTo

THe lIfe of TrIbal PeoPle”

WorDS anD PHoToS Agung PArAmeswArA

baliem Valley is nestled in the central highlands of Papua, lying at an altitude of about 1,800 meters above sea level and surrounded by a crest of steep green mountains. It is home to three of Papua’s interior-living tribes: the Dani, lani and yali. The Dani live in the center, the lani in the west and the yali in the southeast.

every august since 1989, these three tribes gather in Wamena for the annual baliem Valley festival. at this event, which has as its highlight mock battles among the tribes, the Dani, lani and yali send their best warriors into the arena wearing their best regalia. Held over two days by about 26 groups of 30-50 people, the mock battles are performed to the accompaniment of a traditional Papuan pikon (jaw harp).

In addition to these mock battles, other celebrations include traditional dancing and music, puradan (rattan spear throwing), sikoko (spear games), pig racing, bakar batu (an ancient way of cooking large amounts of food) and a pig roast feast.

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sojourn

KlungKung marKet

“a go-To PlaCe for CloTH loVerS”WorDS I wAyAn JunIArtA PHoToS Agung PArAmeswArA

of millions of rupiah per meter.It is common for local women to organize

group trips to this market to source new songket collections or to simply order uniform kebaya (traditional blouses) for the banjar’s housewives’ association.

The designated driver, usually a desperate husband who failed to whip up a convincing excuse or feign a heart attack to avoid the duty, will either wait inside the car, in which case he is likely to die of boredom long before the shopping trip is over, or go on a shopping spree himself. The market has stalls selling manly items too, from butcher’s knives with carved handles — a must-have accessory for those pre-temple festival collective cooking sessions — to fashionable udeng headgear.

Cloth lovers and collectors of traditional fabrics on vacation in bali should put Klungkung Market on their list of must-visit places. as well

as other traditional cloth, the market offers one of the largest collections of balinese songket, a gorgeous hand-woven cloth with intricate patterns made from golden or silver threads.

In bali, the glamorous songket is only worn during the most joyous religious festivals and social functions, as well as being the obligatory central element in the costume of balinese brides and bridegrooms.

for years, Klungkung Market has been the go-to place for local housewives and girls from as far as Denpasar and Tabanan looking for the “trendiest” songket. yes, while categorized as traditional cloth, songket’s metal thread patterns and colors do indeed change regularly to adapt to their clientele’s demands and expectations. The change may not be as fast-paced as the prêt-a-porter in Milan or Paris, but songket is definitely not stuck in the past. High-quality songket commands a price

Several stalls offering delicious es campur (shaved ice), bakso (meatballs) and the famous srombotan spicy salad are also good places to meditate on the importance and necessity of being patient with your wife and her many friends.

The market lies in downtown Semarapura, the capital city of Klungkung, and is just a

few meters across the street from the famed Kerta gosa, the royal court hall with depictions of balinese-style heaven and hell painted in Kamasan style on its ceiling.

rest assured none of the paintings depict the hellish punishment for splurging money on an exquisite piece of songket — or on that gold-plated butcher’s knife.

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What’s a birthday without a cake? and how can your dream wedding be magical in the absence of this sweet treat?

Celebrating any special occasion is much more memorable with a personalized, stunning and unique cake.

from simple, rustic, unadorned cakes to intricate, lacey and elegant ones — anything that suits your preference, you can make happen at Ixora.

Having always had a love of making cakes and being blessed with a knack for creativity, julia and her husband Helmut started Ixora back in 1998.

from a simple beginning in their home with orders from friends and relatives, the business quickly grew to become one of the most sought-after cake vendors in bali, especially for couples getting married and parents celebrating their children’s birthdays.

“at that time, there was no bakery on the island able to create cakes with this style of decoration,” almira andi, Ixora’s owner representative, said, referring to cakes decorated with icing and fondant.

The business cashed in on the rising trend among australians and java’s city-dwellers for holding wedding ceremonies in bali. During wedding high season, between april and october, Ixora can receive up to 30 orders every weekend. birthday cake orders usually total between three and eight every day.

“all cakes can be customized to suit our clients’ style and budget. Those who don’t like fancy and complicated icing can choose simple, rustic cakes,” almira said, adding that simple, naked cakes were on trend last year.

for special occasions, Ixora can also set up a dessert buffet that includes cupcakes, small cakes, cookies, cake pops and various other delectable treats.

Having pioneered specialty cakes, Ixora developed the family business and expanded into bread and pastries created with state-of-the-art baking facilities and premium ingredients for wholesale and retail clients.

The extensive choice ranges from full-grain loaves to buttery light croissants, as well as gluten-free bread. every day, the bakers make various kinds of bread for hotels and restaurants across the island.

“We also create european dark breads, which are not common for the local people, but we have the market here in the expatriates and tourists. They love to have it for breakfast,” almira noted.

In addition to the common flavors of chocolate, carrot and red velvet,

All thingssweeT“DeleCTable TreaTS for THe SuPer SWeeT TooTH”

WorDS Desy nurHAyAtI PHoToS stAnny AnggA

cake lovers can find more unusual choices, such as almond hazelnut cake, english fruit cake and passion fruit cake.

about six years ago, wishing to extend the product range, the founders established a new company, Delicioso, that produced homemade gelato.

This small café started in Seminyak and grew rapidly, adding other food and beverages to the menu.

as of last year, new premises on jl. raya Semer in Kerobokan have accommodated all Ixora and Delicioso activities, including producing cakes, breads and gelato,

as well as administration, sales and the bistro kitchen.a café, bistro and restaurant with a seating capacity for

about 50 guests offers a variety of breakfast and bistro dishes during the day, and an extensive dinner menu of mainly Western and european food at night.

“our signature dishes are Hungarian beef goulash and grilled pork belly served with sauerkraut and mashed potato,” said lingga, Delicioso’s operations manager.

Delicioso’s concept is to offer an extended food choice to the mainly local guests living in Kerobokan, Canggu, Kuta and the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Art

Marking the launch of the book titled Jejak Lukisan Palsu Indonesia (In the footsteps of Indonesia’s forged Paintings), the Indonesian

fine art lovers association (PPSI) held a discussion and painting exhibition related to art forgeries.

Taking place at Setiadarma House of Masks and Puppets in Sukawati, gianyar, the discussion focused on identifying forgeries, finding solutions and providing references for

collectors to help them avoid buying forgeries. Twenty-four paintings by S. Sudjojono,

Hendra gunawan, Soedibio and Dwi Martono were showcased in the exhibition, some of which have questionable provenance.

The exhibition also serves as an opportunity for art enthusiasts to compare side-by-side paintings of certain and unclear provenance.

The PPSI art forgery team discovered that most art forgers in Indonesia were well organized and that the majority of them

forgeriestracing art

“forgeD PaInTIng DISCuSSIon anD exHIbITIon”

WorDS Desy nurHAyAtI PHoToS COurtesy OF PPsI

resided in java. The book, meanwhile, targets art collectors

and contains a number of articles by prominent art collectors, curators, academics and police representatives.

It contains research into the practice of forgery, articles by experts and recommendations for collectors to use in identifying forgeries.

Syakieb Sungkar, one of the book’s authors, said the book offered an in-depth study of painting forgeries in Indonesia, as well as preliminary solutions on countering forgeries.

He commented that a painting should be analyzed visually in accordance with the painter’s style, including colors and strokes, and that buyers should be able to ascertain a painting’s provenance through sales records

from previous owners of the work to learn whether it was truly the work of the claimed artist.

PPSI chairman budi Setiadharma said that debate over the forgery of paintings by prominent Indonesian artists had surfaced over the past few years, particularly in 2012 when collector oei Hong Djien opened the oei Hong Djien Museum in Magelang, Central java, only to have art enthusiasts raise questions on the provenance of his collection.

The museum houses thousands of pieces of fine art, by emerging Indonesian artists to established masters, spanning a century of work and has been the target of numerous allegations of forgery related to pieces by late maestros — including Hendra gunawan and S. Sudjojono — in its collection.

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It turned out that the narrow, painfully steep and muddy path slowed us down for a very important reason: to prepare us for another “terrifying” sight.

The path opened up onto the huge opening of a tunnel. The sun shone brightly upon the opening but the light could not penetrate the interior. I love Batman, not bob Kane’s but the frank Miller one, but I hate bats and fear their natural predator: the arboreal and nocturnal snake. both love dark places. Tunnels are dark places.

So, with mounting trepidation and a surging heart rate, I followed jro Mangku I Made Sudarma, the priest of Puseh bali aga temple, who with jovial steps entered the tunnel after flashing us a mischievous smirk as he produced a tiny flashlight from his jersey.

none of us had brought a flashlight. We had all thought that the hike would be a merry, sunny outdoor affair.

“During the japanese occupation and the following war of independence, this tunnel was frequently used as shelter by the freedom fighters and the locals,” he said as he waded along the shallow stream that runs along the tunnel.

now it has been cleaned and prepped to be the crown attraction of the soon-to be-opened aTV adventure trail co-owned by the temple’s custodian association.

I could see tiny niches where light bulbs would be fitted at regular intervals along the wall. If they had worked faster, I thought, we would not be walking blindly in the darkness today!

“The locals love to catch bats here. once we trapped 15 in a single session.”

I hope their fellow bats don’t pick today to avenge their losses, I remember thinking.

“It is 100 meters long.”by aTV, 100 meters is a brief detour. on foot

and with an ophidiophobic mind, it felt like forever.

The tunnel ended and we were walking along the bed of a shallow river. green vines and climbers covered much of the towering sandstone cliff that flanked the river.

a small crevice in the cliff beckoned us. Inside was a large chamber that could house four people, with a tiny waterfall pouring down the wall. a hidden cave with its own waterfall and jacuzzi pool! If I were a hermit, this cave was surely the place where I would reach enlightenment.

We made another amazing discovery near the point where the river became impassable:

Hiking in Payangan“a TraIl of Many SurPrISeS”WorDS I wAyAn JunIArtA PHoToS PAnDu wIrADArmA & gustrA ADnyAnA

a huge blue excavator sat silently blocking our path.

“We hired six javanese laborers and paid them rp 80 million [uS$5,773] to build the trail, clean and widen the river at several points using the excavator.”

Some 30 minutes later, after a rather menacing encounter with a gang of street dogs and some hilarious banter with local farmers, we arrived at the place that was the reason for the nearly 5-kilometer hike across village roads, dirt trails, two rivers, a sacred lotus pool and several pig pens in bayad hamlet in Payangan.

Puseh bali aga temple stood tall before us in all its glory. The renovation project, which cost rp 4 billion, was completed several months ago. The ensuing temple dedication ritual cost the custodians rp 1.2 billion. It was a huge amount of money, especially for a temple that has no pelaba (land or rice fields, the revenue from which is used for temple maintenance and rituals).

“The temple’s 28 primary custodians, comprising 60 households, agreed to commit part of their private land and rice fields to be used for the development of the aTV trail and its supporting facilities. In return, the business revenue will be used to support the temple.”

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WorDS Desy nurHAyAtI PHoToS COurtesy OF VAsAntI semInyAK resOrt“STylISH reTreaT In THe urban VIllage

of PeTITengeT”

VasantiseminyAk resort

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Cover story

located on a private lane and surrounded by rice-field views, Vasanti Seminyak resort is the perfect place for travelers seeking serenity and

nature in the midst of one of bali’s famed tourist spots.

reflecting an energizing interpretation of contemporary balinese design with subtle baroque influences, the resort’s ambience is fresh and vibrant, yet still manages to honor the island’s rich cultural heritage.

This stylish retreat is a contemporary interpretation of bali’s evolving design ethos, with 121 elegant rooms and suites to satisfy the needs of modern travelers.

With wining and dining facilities, as well as a spa for personal indulgence, this retreat ensures guests enjoy their vacation and living life to the fullest away from the hustle and bustle of Seminyak.

upon entering the lobby area, guests will have an impression of a stylish, modern and contemporary building that is still unmistakably balinese.

Vasanti has made use of the five elements of wood, earth, metal, fire and water in its concept as a philosophical system

of harmonizing with the surrounding environment.

each room in the resort has a modern, elegant design with a touch of Indonesian batik to create a classy luxury and comfort.

equipped with top quality mattresses, large bathrooms and balconies, every type of room is tailored to guest needs and is visually appealing.

While the Deluxe room, Deluxe Pool View, Deluxe lanai room and Deluxe Pool access ensure personal comfort and convenience, the junior Suite redefines luxury with additional space and modern home comforts to enrich the quality of stay. an inspiring decor celebrates bali’s creative heritage with a combination of smart furnishings and artistic elements.

The resort also provides four 80-square meter Vasanti Suites, which truly embody the spirit of tropical living with bespoke interior, high-end facilities and meticulous attention to detail.

There is ample space to unwind with clearly defined areas to sleep, bathe and relax. a private terrace features a pair of reclining sunbeds, as well as a large jacuzzi concealed

behind a planter box of native greenery.In addition to good sleep, good food will

surely enhance the quality of the stay. at Vasanti, guests can indulge in a breakfast buffet at Devali restaurant with delicious asian and international cuisine, fresh tropical fruit and vegetable salads.

Devali is an all-day restaurant and bar with an edgy decor that elevates the experience of the hotel’s wining and dining. Decorative hardwood structuring and elaborate stone columns are complemented by clean-line table settings in an environment that blends seamlessly into the outdoors.

The overall look is a playful take on the dynamics of hospitality design. The diner has an open-plan kitchen serving modern cuisine and classic dishes to anticipate the taste preferences of international guests.

above Kitchen and lounge at Vasanti Seminyak resort adds another dimension to the property with a vibrant setting for social interaction, serving Indonesian food from the eastern reach to the western tip of the archipelago, as well as asian cuisine.

The foyer is decorated creatively with vintage doors and overlooks the indoor flower garden. The above Kitchen and lounge is protected from the elements by an impressive angular roof showcasing exposed beams and bamboo detailing.

There are clusters of seating options and mood-enhancing lights to create areas of intimacy, while an open-air deck with sweeping views over the distant Indian

ocean is a stylish space to unwind over sunset drinks, high tea and listen to chill-out tunes

for those who love fun under the sun, Splash bar invites sun lovers to beat the heat of the day with a menu of refreshing beverages and light bites to enjoy around the pool. Thirsts are quenched with a range of tropical juices, exotic cocktails and icy cold beers. a superb selection of homemade treats, including cakes and pastries, are available at the Deli and Sweets Corner.

Meanwhile, guests who love to keep the balance between personal harmony and the environment can join the morning yoga classes.

for absolute indulgence, take a treatment at aswangga Wellness Spa to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. The spa offers a nurturing menu of relaxation and beauty rituals based on the traditions of Indonesia’s timeless healing heritage. Therapists are trained to counteract the effects of modern living and replenish depleted energy levels through the therapeutic art of touch. natural products and essential oils are used to enhance the experience of head-to-toe indulgence.

Vasanti Seminyak resort is a perfect and beautiful resort for those who seek serene tranquility and balinese culture.

The resort is surrounded by beautiful, terraced rice-field views and nature to create an unforgettable experience for your vacation in bali.

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The locals call it gelung Kori agung, literally the crown of a grand door, but for visitors it is popularly known as bunut bolong, a huge tree with a large hole in its trunk that a car can easily pass through; in fact, there

is indeed an asphalt road going through the hole.The road connects Pekutatan, a small town in jembrana, a

regency known for its agricultural produce, with the coastal city of Singaraja, the island’s second-most populous urban center.

an additional road was constructed around the tree to accommodate the local beliefs that hearses, cars carrying brides, bridegrooms, or cremation ash are not allowed to pass through bunut bolong as they may contaminate the sanctity of the place or, even worse, incite the wrath of its guardian deities. Without doubt, no balinese would deliberately tempt the anger of any deity.

bunut bolong lies in the hilly region of Manggissari, around 90 kilometers west of Denpasar. The long drive from Denpasar takes visitors past the pristine beaches of jembrana, where black sand and wild waves team up to

create an intriguing challenge for swimmers and surfers, to the scenic rural villages with lush paddy fields, tranquil cocoa plantations and rows upon rows of tall coconut trees.

unlike the “villages” in badung and gianyar, the villages here rarely see large groups of foreigners, thus offering visitors a more authentic glimpse into daily life in rural balinese villages.

The tree with a hole is obviously the main attraction here. but patient visitors who give themselves adequate time to sit at a nearby warung and order a cup of local coffee, will be treated with another interesting sight: a stunning vista of seemingly boundless undisturbed forest that gently rolls into the valley. There is no summit, but several hills provide a beautiful backdrop for the indigenous eagles that soar around the sky at an unbelievable speed before gliding lazily below the tree line.

It is certainly a place of natural tranquility, where one can be forgiven for taking hours to finish a cup of coffee and letting the mind wander to ancient times when stoic hermits roamed the lush forest in search of inner peace.

BunuT Bolong“a TranquIl SToPPIng PoInT on THe roaD To SIngaraja”

WorDS anD PHoToS eKA JunI ArtAwAn

sight

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The phinisi, the traditional two-masted sailing ship of the South Sulawesi bugis people, is arguably the most iconic image of the nation’s ancient maritime

glory. In olden times, the bugis sailors sailed across the archipelago and beyond aboard these wooden schooners known for their speed and agility.

During feudal times, mercenaries from the region served as the naval forces for competing kingdoms in java and bali, enforcing sea blockades or engaging in coastal skirmishes.

I La Galigo, the world’s longest manuscript detailing the creation narrative of the South Sulawesi indigenous ethnic group, mentions

that the first phinisi was constructed by Sawerigading, the crown prince of luwu, who used the two-masted ship to sail to China to pick up his bride-to-be.

Historians agree that the phinisi have roamed the waters of the archipelago since the 14th century.

largely built using the design and construction techniques passed down from generation to generation, phinisi have now become the preferred sailing boat of many tour operators catering to wealthy clients who want to experience a unique journey across the country’s eastern waters and around its islands.

The popularity of such sail trips has played

an important role in sustaining phinisi builders in South Sulawesi. The center of phinisi shipbuilding lies in two areas — Tana beru and bira — in bulukumba regency, 180 kilometers south of Makassar.

The boat craftsmen in bulukumba do not have any special engineering training. They don’t need complicated designs or technical calculations to determine the quantity of materials needed. everything is handled according to traditional methods, including the elaborate rites performed at every stage of the construction and the sacrificial offering at the launching of the newly finished phinisi.

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PHinisi “an agIle SHIP THaT forMS THe Core of THe bugIS-MaKaSSar PeoPle’S MaSTery oVer THe Sea”WorDS anD PHoToS Agung PArAmeswArA

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bali is not only the island of a thousand temples, it is also a culinary paradise with more than enough choice to keep a tribe of gourmands happy for far longer than the

span of a normal vacation. Whether you delight in Indonesian street food,

coffee shop fare, pan-asian delights or fine dining, the island has numerous places to tempt your taste buds and fill your social media feed. With this vast array of delectable dining venues available, deciding which to try, how to get there and fitting all your top choices into your schedule can be a daunting task.

If fine dining is your thing, then bali food Safari may have the answer.

Mystery food tours are available in Seminyak, jimbaran and ubud and take in “some of the most

remarkable and most respected restaurants in bali”. guests enjoy up to 12 delightful courses at three or four restaurants, each with its own style of cuisine for “one special evening”.

all the tours start around 5 p.m. so you can be at your first location in time to enjoy the sunset; each venue presents up to three small servings of its specialties, with up to an hour at each restaurant so you can kick back and relax.

Picking ubud for our culinary mystery tour, we were picked up in the bali food Safari vehicle and, after a short introduction and explanation from our guide, headed out on our adventure.

Making the most of ubud’s stunning woodland river valleys, we were charmed by the rural beauty of the first restaurant — which we can’t name, to

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“a MySTery gourMeT Tour” WorDS AmAnDA O’COnnOr PHoToS COurtesy OF BAlI FOOD sAFArI

food safariBali

maintain the mystery of each tour! our guide explained we would have three asian fusion food starters and a complimentary glass of wine, then left us to enjoy the scenery.

The professional staff quickly brought out the first course, a delightful asian-style chicken salad, with a glass of local wine and let us wander the garden and admire the view. The unique and gorgeous rendang-inspired pasta here was a sensation!

our next venue offered beautifully presented, authentic Italian food. The staff were highly professional and escorted us to our table, where a special menu noted exactly what we would be eating and provided a range of drinks, for a reasonable extra cost, that we could try. The goat’s cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms were my favorite of our three courses, but each was divine.

our final destination was “dessert only” at a tiny, ultra-exclusive venue, where we were welcomed, chatted with the chef and presented with an amazingly inventive, delicious dessert, as well as coffee and a “jewelry-case” of petit fours, bringing the culinary mystery journey to an end on a very high note.

So if you just can’t decide where to have dinner, try the safari; prices start at uS$149 per head and groups are welcome.

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Home made jewelry. Silver and gold. Good price with high quality product. Call 081 7477 9129

Indonesian freelance cook. Text Elok 0813 902 36628

Indonesian lessons for foreigners provided at your home / office, native teacher. Sms/call: Ms. Asima 0821 468 50175 / email gemilangcourse@gmail.co, www.balipages.biz.learn.speak.indonesian.

Indonesian lessons, free trial class. Contact: 0878 616 37555, nika.wirawan@gmail.com

Jonsen Pet House. Dog boarding and playground. 0361 2727 645 / 0812 6304 5125. jonsenpethouse.com

Made to order: bags, wallets, jackets, leather. Pls call 0819 3621 9030

Need a building contractor? Call 0881 460 2907 / 0812 360 9639

Painting courses, professional artist. Call 0361 837 2501

Private courses in the Chinese language. Simple system. Call: 0818 055 60595 / 0813 382 17788

Private Indonesian language classes for foreigners. Call Dwi 0813 3870 5158

Private piano lessons for kids. Contact Steven, 0813 393 21615 / 089 651 434612

Private yoga lessons: in a studio, in a villa or in the com-fort of your home. British teacher. All levels catered for. 0817 470 3070

Restaurant to sublease on Monkey Forest Road Ubud. Still in operation, ready for take-over anytime, lease period until 2018. Price and extension over the sublease period to be negotiated directly with the owner. Please e-mail to ubud@indonesia-villas.com or SMS 081338176905

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

Ticketing & Tour Packages. Contact Ohana Tour Bali on www.ohanabali.com or 0821 4402 1005

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.

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Events

Chinese Food FestivalJan. 31From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Trans Resort BaliJl. Sunset Road, Kerobokan

Free Pizza Event Every ThursdayFrom 2 – 10:30 p.m.Ristorante SpaccanapoliJl. Pengosekan, Ubud

Hooray Kids Jungle JamboreeJan. 30Starts 10 a.m.Jl. Teuku Umar Barat No. 335B/C, Denpasar: (0361) 8466700

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

Jenja Weekenders: Fur Coat Jan. 22Starts 11 p.m.JenjaTownsquare SuitesJl. Nakula 18, Seminyak

Kul Kul Farm Bali Open Day Every ThursdayFrom 8 – 11 a.m.Come and join workshops and the fun of sharing farm duties.Kul Kul Farm BaliJl. Raya Sibang Kaja, Br. Saren, Abiansemal, BadungE-mail: kul@kulkulfarm.com

Latin Grooves with Tropical TransitJan. 31Starts 7:30 p.m.Laughing Buddha BarJl. Monkey Forest, Ubud

Limbo Hip Every ThursdayStarts 8:30 p.m.LacalitaJl. Raya Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu

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

Mirror First Anniversary “Galactic”Jan. 29Starts 11 p.m.Jl. Petitenget No. 106, Seminyak

Petani Restaurant Special Performances Live music every Friday Starts 7:30 p.m.Alaya UbudJl. Hanoman, Ubud: (0361) 972200

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

Tropical Madness: Australia DayJan. 26From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Hu’u BarJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

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

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

Food & Drinks

REStauRantBest romantic restaurants in Bali that will make you feel dreamy.

Tirtha DiningOpen daily, 5 – 10 p.m.Jl. Uluwatu, Br. Dinas Karang Boma, Pecatu: 0828 361 1111

El KabronOpen daily, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu: 0851 008 03416

GardinOpen daily Sun – Tue 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wed – Sat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Jl. Petitenget No. 106, Seminyak: (0361) 8499799

La LucciolaOpen daily, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.Pantai Petitenget, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak: (0361) 730838

Swept AwayOpen daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.The Samaya Ubud, Br. Baung, Ubud: (0361) 973606

BridgesOpen daily, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud: (0361) 970095

Cascades RestaurantOpen daily, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.Viceroy Bali, Jl. Lanyahan, Ubud: (0361) 972111

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

Tour & Travel Agent

Perama Tour & TravelBali, Lombok, Flores, all over Indonesia.Easy and safe at a reasonable price, all for your convenience.Head Office. Jl. Legian No. 39, Kuta : (0361) 751551, 751875, 750808www.peramatour.com

Shopping

Nirmala Supermarket Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919Jl. Uluwatu Ungasan, Phone (0361) 705454Jl. Uluwatu Pecatu, Phone (0361) 7472303Jl. Uluwatu II no. 10 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 81470919Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 81 Jimbaran, Phone (0361) 4729081

BintangPerum Dalung Permai Pertokoan A11 – A15, Kerobokan Kaja Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17, KutaJl. Raya Campuhan No. 45, Ubud

Delta DewataThe first supermarket in Ubud Jl. Raya Andong No.14, Ubud

: (0361) 973 049, 978 071

ART & CULTURE CORNER

W Bali Presents Late Night Session feat. Anja Schneider

Feb. 4From 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Woobar at W Retreat BaliJl. Petitenget, Seminyak

: (0361) 4738106

Papaya Fresh Gallery Jl. Mertanadi, Kuta

Denpasar

Barong & Keris DanceEveryday

Starts 9 a.m.Jl. Waribang No. 11 Kesiman, Denpasar

: (0361) 224596

Mangku Murti + Teja Astawa “Eternal Line” Exhibition

Dec. 3 – Feb. 3 Sudakara Art Space

Sudamala Suites & Villas SanurJl. Sudamala No. 20, Sanur : (0361) 288555

Email: artspace@sudamalaresorts.comwww.sudakaraartspace.com

JimbaranKecak & Fire Dance

EverydayStarts 6 p.m.

Uluwatu TempleJimbaran, Badung: (0361) 9041163

KutaTraditional & Modern Performances

Every day (Except Wednesday)Starts 8 p.m.Kuta Theater

Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 8X, Kuta

: (0361) 762750

Ubud

Calonarang Dance Every Thursday, Sunday

Starts 7:30 p.m.Mawang Village, Ubud

Legong Dance Every Friday

Starts 7:30 p.m.Balerung Srinertya Waditra (Balerung Mandera)

Br. Teruna, Peliatan, Ubud

: (0361) 972124 or 970503

CoffEE ShopBlack Canyon Amaris

Jl. Teuku Umar No. 139, Denpasar

: (0361) 9378042 / 9378043

Black Canyon Ngurah Rai International Airport : (0361) 8491805

Bumbak Coffee Authentic Umalas coffee.Jl. Bumbak No. 170, Kerobokan

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Where to go

MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery BaliFrench Mediterranean dining in a heavenly setting, an

uber-chic lounge serving scrumptious tapas and cocktails, complemented by top-notch entertainment.

Jl. Petitenget no.6, Kerobokan: (0361) 4737 888

E-mail: info@metisbali.commetisbali.com

All You Can Eat at The Deli RestaurantEvery Day

Starts 6 p.m.Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana

Jl. Melasti No. 1, Legian : (0361) 762500

pullmanbalilegiannirwana.com

Visual Literacy WorkshopFeb. 13From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Rumah Sanur Creative HubJl. Danau Poso No. 51A, Sanur

Topeng Jimat Every WednesdayStarts 7 p.m.ARMA Museum & ResortJl. Raya Pengosekan

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sojourn

The sound of the rain hitting the leaves of coffee and durian plants crafted a sensuous music that caressed our ears as we huddled inside a rugged

barn that for years has served as the heart of a locally owned coffee company.

Along the wall of the barn were five crude wood-fire hearths staffed by five women, who at regular intervals turned the metal handles of the iron drums hung over the fires. Inside each drum was around 17 kilograms of coffee beans.

We had been there for only five minutes and the heat generated by the fires had already driven the cold of the January rain away. The women work near the hearths for eight hours a day and chat and mock each other casually, as

if they are oblivious to the heat.The drums are not equipped with any

sensors and the fires do not have any temperature gauge. The workers do not need them anyway. Using only their sense of smell, honed by years of experience, they can accurately recognize when the beans have been perfectly roasted.

One of these women was Ni Nyoman Minten, who has worked for the company for 15 years, making her the most senior worker around. Diligently, the 40-year-old woman maintained the fire, feeding firewood into the hearth and rolling the drum at regular intervals.

It took around 90 minutes to roast the

in PuPuanRain and coffee

“A RAINY DAY LEADS TO A CUP OF UNFORGETTABLE ExPERIENCE”

WORDS Luhde SurIyaNI PHOTOS aNtoN MuhajIr

beans to perfection. Minten lifted the lid of the drum to check the escaping fragrance, which convinced her that the beans were ready. She then took the drum to a nearby room, where another worker would empty the contents onto a cooling pad.

“This coffee processing company has existed since before I was born. In the olden times, we used much simpler methods and tools,” Minten recalled.

The company, which produces the Mutiara brand of powdered coffee, is managed by Kompiang Artini and her sisters. It can process up to 400 kilograms of coffee beans and produce up to 200 kilograms of powdered coffee per day, mostly sold in local markets in Tabanan and Denpasar.

“It is getting difficult to find a steady supply of firewood. We once switched to gas and electric stoves, but the coffee was less tasty than when it is roasted in a wood-fire hearth,” she said.

Most of the beans come from plantations owned by Artini’s family and their neighbors.

Her company is one of several locally owned small and mid-sized coffee processing companies that dot the hilly region of Pupuan in Tabanan.

The rain had not stopped but we did not mind at all. Cups of hot coffee were placed on the table before us and nothing could beat the contentment brought by sipping on good coffee while watching the long-awaited rain.