chicazine aug-sep2013 / issue 02
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AUG - SEP 2013 / ISSUE 02
chIcAzInEASIA wORLD InDOnESIA
and All That JAzz...
Ubud Village Jazz Festival & Jazz Market by the sea
I AM SAILInG...Alexa & Alila Purnama
Luxury cruises
People in Profile news Update Social Pages
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PublisherRenato Domini
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pamela J Bathgate
ART DIRECTORPaul WAs
CONTENTS
PAGesPEOPLE IN PROFILE Out and About 3Manager of the month 3Dr. Lawrence Blair 31
NEWS UPDATE Airports across the archipelago 4-5Airport update 6-8Happy Eid Al Fitr 1434H 9Bali’s toll road over the sea 10-11Indonesia in a single afternoon 12-13Hotel 14-15Spa 16-17Restaurants 18-19Industry update 20-21I am sailing 22-23And all that jazz 24-25Bali Kite Festival 26-27Samsung Galaxy winner 2868th Indonesia Independence day 30
SOCIAL PAGES Asia World Indonesia cares 29Lunch at Jatiiluwih 31Recipe 32-33
OFFICE:Panorama Building Level 4Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 620,Suwung - Denpasar 80228
www.asiaworldindonesia.com
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In our 2nd issue of Chicazine we bring you news
of an airport opening , another still on the draw-
ing board and what’s happening with flights to Bali
airport during the APEC conference. With Heads of
States arriving from around the world there will most
certainly be disruptions not only at the airport but
also on the roads.
August 17th see’s Indonesia celebrating Inde-
pendence Day. Nationwide one can witness the
real sense of patriotism in this country with red and
white flags flying high everywhere you look.
Restaurants in this issue we have focused on a
couple of established restaurants that deserve a
mention for their sensational food and consistently
good service.
We also bring you news of two superb but very
different phinisi boats offering the utmost in luxury
cruising……a dream comes true!
There is much more so selamat membaca………
Renato DominiManaging Director [email protected]
FROM THE DESK OFOUR MANAGING DIRECTOR
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people INprofile
Vivi was out and about this month in India to participate in ‘Indonesia Sales Mission to India 2013’ organised by the Indonesian Ministry and held in three cit-ies: Chennai, Pune and Mumbai. It was an annual program of seller and buyer meetings in each city introducing Indo-nesia to the new market as well as up-dating the existing market. Bali is fast becoming India’s top destination for honeymooners and Asia Wold Indone-sia eagerly supports this awareness cam-paign. Vivi also ventured to Bangka in mid July, which she tells us is a real gem with beautiful white sandy beaches just waiting to be discovered.
Out and About - Vivi Maria
Vivi Maria General Manager
Q. Vivi when did you join the company?
A. In February 2008
Q. Where are you from originally ?
A. Malang in East Java
Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Traveling , photography, and any sport
that gives me that adrenaline rush. At pres-
ent I am into skydiving and looking to be a
certified Skydiver ……” licensed to jump “
Reading is more than a hobby that I can
do anywhere .
Q. What are you currently reading?
A. I’m currently reading Krakatoa: The Day
The World Exploded.
Upon opening, the new airport will take over from Medan’s Polonia Interna-tional Airport as the new gateway for the North Sumatra region. It will be-come the second larg-est and second busiest airport in Indonesia, after Jakarta’s Soekharno-Hat-ta International Airport, with room to grow even bigger in future.
Kuala Namu Airport has a 3,750-metre-long run-way capable of
handling all wide-bodied aircraft, including the Air-bus A380. The airport’s 6.5-hectare terminal is built to serve nine mil-lion passengers in its first phase, rising to 16m in its second phase and po-tentially even more in fu-ture decades.
And while it lies further outside Medan than Po-lonia Airport, it will be connected to the city by an airport rail line, which will be able to carry 172
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The airport at night.
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(Upper-left) The interior of the airport.(Upper-right) A girl on the departure.(Center) Ticket check-in counters.
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AIRPORTS ACROSS THE ARCHIPELAGO Medan’s Kuala Namu International Airport to launch on 25 July 2013
News Update
passengers 15 times a day.
“During the transition period, Medan will be served by two airports s i m u l t a n e -ously, as Po-lonia airport will continue to operate, while Kuala Namu under-goes its initial operations.”
The onset of the ASEAN
open skies agreement in 2015, has focused Indo-nesian authorities’ atten-tion on making Sumatra a regional development hub.
Medan is currently served by several domes-tic and regional carriers,
including Garuda, Lion Air, SilkAir, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
“What humbugs we are, who pretend to live for Beauty, and never see the Dawn!”
Logan PeaRsaLL smith
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The government has announced it will close Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to commercial flights for a few hours when the island hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in October.
Transportation Ministry spokesman Bam-bang S. Ervan said the airport would be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 5-6 and Oct. 8-9 to make way for state VIPs’ planes.
Furthermore, effective 30 July 2013, for domestic departures passengers will walk through the International Terminal Building to reach the domestic depar-tures area. For your comfort, please ar-rive earlier at the airport dur¬ing these dates.
The APEC Summit in Bali will be at¬tended by representatives from 23 countries. Established in 1989, the orga¬nization represents 40 percent of the world’s population, 54.2 per-cent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 43.7 percent of global trade. The National Police are set to prepare a total of 92 patrol cars, assuming that each delegation will require four cars.
Airport UpdateTemporary closure of Bali airport during APEC
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The certainty of the construction of Yogya-karta’s new airport is moving closer to reality. Here we share with you the development of the new airport according to the official website of BPPS (National Develop-ment Planning Agency).
The following information and images are projec-tions and illustrations only.
The new airport will shine a new light on Yo-gyakarta’s connectivity.
Facts - In peak hour the air-
line traffic reaches 1,768
Airport UpdateNew International Airport in Yogyakarta - Indonesia
passengers and 22 air-lines per hour. Airline pas-sengers are predicted to reach 6,000,000 passen-gers in 2025.
- The current Adisujipto International Airport can-not be expanded since the status of the airport is an enclave civil and mili-
tary airport.- The current airport
runway is bounded in the east and in the west.
- Development of the new airport is to antici-pate the increasing de-mand of airline passen-gers in Jogjakarta area.
- The Kulonprogo Air-port will have the poten-tial to handle 20 million people (as well as cargo) in south east and west Java. It will be supported by a double track railway line and commuter rail-way servicing Solo – Ku-toarjo 10 times a day.
The new airport is be-ing built to service rising air transportation needs and to anticipate the increase of airline pas-sengers as a result of the increasing economic de-velopment in southern Central Java.
» Yogyakarta Airport Master Plan - Final Phase (Public Area - View from East)
*Source:
Official website of Bappenas
- www.pkps.bappenas.go.id
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Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shaw-wal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba sermon and give zakat al-fitr charity in the form of food during Eid al-Fitr.
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EiD al fitr 1434hfrom Asia World Indonesia
On a bright Wednesday
morning, with a strong wind
blowing and the repeated
drone of aircraft taking
off and landing at Ngurah
Rai International Airport, a
religious ceremony to con-
secrate the island’s first toll
road was performed.
Hundreds of Balinese
Hindu devotees from seven
customary villages around
the new toll road, which
connects Benoa Harbour-
Ngurah Rai International
Airport-Nusa Dua, took part
in the ceremony, locally
known as tawur gentuh and
pemelaspasan.
This ceremony took place
on the new road near the
Ngurah Rai airport toll gate.
Three Hindu high priests,
Ida Pedanda Gede Putra
Bajing from Denpasar, Ida
Pedanda Budha Jelantik
Gunung Sari from Gianyar,
and Ida Rsi Bujangga
Wesnawa Kertha Bhuana
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The opening ceremonial of the toll road;
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(Left) The toll road from aerial.(Right) The toll road.
BALI’S TOLL ROAD OVER THE SEABali toll road blessed with Hindu rituals
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from Gelogor Denpasar, of-
ficiated over the ceremony.
A pakelem ritual was also
held in the last part of the
ceremony.
This ceremony is aimed at
neutralizing any negative
forces and spiritual imbal-
ance created during the
construction of the toll road
in the hope the divine
blesses the highway and
protects the safety of mo-
torists who would use it.
The ceremony also symbol-
izes that that the 12.7-kilo-
meter toll road is ready for
operation.
The Hindu consecration
ritual involves a set of
elaborate offerings and
the participation of scores
of temple priests and high
priests.
Bali Governor Made Mang-
ku Pastika, when attending
the religious ceremony,
said he hoped the toll road
could begin operations
soon. “We hope the toll
road can be inaugurated
by the President.
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Bali is now home to a new cultural park cel-ebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Indone-sian Republic.Indonesia in miniature is presented at the newly opened Taman Nusa Park on Jalan Taman Bali, Banjar Blahpane Klod, in the village of Sidan, Gianyar.An approximate one hour drive from Den-pasar, Taman Nusa Park provides a glimpse of
Indonesia’s rich historical past and the hundreds of ethnic cultures that populate the archipel-ago’s more than 17,000 islands.
Upon entering the Park, guests pass through a prehistoric cave paying homage to Indonesia’s long inhabitation by man. Beyond the cave, guests can visit a min-iature replica of Java’s Borobudur Temple to-
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Padang house
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(LEFT)Borobudur Monu-ment miniature
(RIGHT) Toraja house
INDONESIA IN A SINGLE AFTERNOON Taman Nusa Opens in Gianyar Bali
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gether with other monu-ments drawn from every corner of Indonesia.Conceived and built by Indonesian businessman Bapak Santosa Seneng-syah who describes his park as a long-standing dream to build an Indonesian cultural park as Bali’s offering to the Republic and the larger world.
Bapak Santosa said he hopes Taman Nusa will
not only serve as a tourist attraction but also as a place of education on Indonesia’s rich culture.Motivated by a deep love of his nation, Bapak Santosa is easily moved to tears when he de-scribes his vision of a park serving as a center for the promotion of the national culture.
The park covers a 15-hectare site divided into separate areas dedicated to pre-history,
the bronze age, a cul-tural village with over 60 traditional homes from various parts of Indone-sia, ancient Indonesian history, the struggle for national independence, modern Indonesia in miniature toured on min-iature trains and Indone-sia of the future.
The park also offers an auditorium, exhibition space, a souvenir shop, and an Indonesian res-taurant.
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HOTEL’s we check into……. Luna 2 Studios Seminyak, Bali
Luna2 Studios has a refreshingly different ap-proach to hospi-tality with a de-sign that blends modernism of the past, with innova-tion of the future, this “studiotel” of-fers travelers to Bali a refreshing alternative to the ubiquitous “mod-ern Bali” style. Located in Seminyak, the island’s most fashionable desti-nation for shopping, din-
ing and relaxation, Luna2 Studios is adjacent to its
sister property Luna2 Pri-vate Hotel and is just a short stroll to the beach.
From the sixties in-spired façade, covered in circular forms, enter
through the digitally coded front door to the
lobby with its wall-mounted installa-tion inspired by the work of Dutch artist Piet Mondrian one can see iconic art references pres-ent throughout.
Bright primary colors pop from the stark white walls, while geometrical pat-terns, bright furnishings and accessories, and walnut detailing create
A refreshing mix of hotel and private studios with iconic art references,
boldly bright design and world-class wining and dining, all within stroll-
ing distance from the beach in Bali’s fashionable Seminyak.
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welcoming, vibrant spaces. Each of the 14 studios features one of four accent colors – yel-low, red, green and blue – and offer modular open-plan loung-es, equipped with the latest technologies. The playful color scheme continues outdoors, with color-blocked mosaics in the lap pool and matching day beds. e impressed artwork Luna2 Studious makes an un-mistakable first impression
Staying at Luna2 is a fun ex-perience. The staff in keeping with the era wears black and white hounds tooth uniforms creating yet another talking point when one tries to de-scribe this unique property.
With ‘out of this world’ room service that has to be seen to be believed, amazing break-fasts (the fresh orange juice is beyond words!) and sumptu-ous degustation dinners, it’s plain to see that food is an integral part of the Luna2 ex-perience. Their award-winning wine cellar and two stunning private bars may make leaving the premises seem like a waste of time.
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Spa’s01. ShInTO SPA - UBUDThe latest venture of Nigel and Yanie Mason is
a private Zen inspired haven of serenity, har-
mony and relaxation. Bali’s first and only au-
thentic Japanese Spa is a place to beautify
and pamper oneself in a stunning setting sus-
pended above the lush jungle tops of Ubud.
Among peaceful suites, gardens and water
features, you can reflect and relax as you in-
hale the pure mountain air and gaze out to
deep tropical gorges and an abundance of
natural beauty.
Named after the indigenous spirituality of
Japan which celebrates the spirit of nature,
Shinto Spa offers a sanctuary in which to
discover a renewed state of harmony and
bliss.
In the Spa Treatment Rooms a sensory focus
on body and a blissful state of mind is created
through physical touch in an elegant and vi-
sually balanced environment of five soothing
double and two single treatment rooms.
Experience a variety of Japanese and Asian
inspired therapies from behind beautiful shoji
paneled screens in the treatment rooms.
Contemporary and Zen like in their simplicity
and marked by Japanese design, the space
is embraced by walls covered with natural
textures such as stone and bamboo, woven
tapestries, and artwork inspired by Japanese
flora which adds a transporting visual element
to your experience.
Ubud Adventure Centre I Jl Raya Kedewatan I Ubud
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02. FIVE ELEMEnTS A harmonious mind makes your body healthy, your mind peaceful and gives you happiness, as stated by Merta Ada, one of Indonesia and Southeast Asia’s leading meditation gurus of the 21st century.
The Bali Usada Silent Meditation Retreat focuses on learning how to heal oneself through concentration, mindfulness and the wisdom to achieve harmony of the mind. Through harmony of the mind, you can check your body, heal your body and remove negative memories from your sub-consciousness. This meditation technique is a tool for life.
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An incredible tool for building inner strength
and happiness, harmony and serenity.
We invite you to experience an extraordinary
healing journey into self, peace and harmony
through silent meditation.
Fivelements I Puri Ahimsa Banjar Baturn-ing I Mambal I Bali
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anotherpageRestaurants
In Bali we are spoilt for choice with great restaurants with top chefs creating sumptuous culinary delights for us.
01. cAFE DEGAn
Cafe Degan is a blend in itself, set in a traditional Javanese joglo house, and presenting to Bali’s dining scene a selec-tion of popular Indonesian specialties, as well as an assortment of Thai favorites. Cafe Degan is located on Jalan Petiten-get, south of the Seminyak area. Chef Degan and his wife present a menu that is predominantly Javanese and an-other portion comprising traditional Thai selections. Thai soups such as the Tom Yum Goong come as standard selec-tion, while the Javanese menu features many common favorites such as the Lumpia Udang fried rolls, Ikan Panggang Kemangi, and the all-time Nasi Goreng fried rice. Vegetarian dishes can also be found on the extensive menu.
Café Degan has quickly become a fa-vorite of local expats and visitors to Bali for its fabulous Thai and Indonesian food
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as well as the lovely gentile staff who are always eager to please without be-ing overbearing. Try the delicious chili prawns……you will not be disappointed, and before you say no to dessert visit the dessert room on the lower level where we promise you will change your mind !Cafe Degan is open for lunch and din-ner from 12:00 - 23:00
Jalan Petitenget no. 9 I Kerobokan I Bali I Tel: +62 (0)361 889 3271
02. BRIDGES BALI RESTAURAnT
Located in the charming village of Ubud, bridges is a casual fine dining restaurant serving delicacies from Asia and from the West.Since opening in December 2010 Bridg-es under the management of Claude Chouinard, has welcomed guests from around the world. It has rapidly become a first class destination in Bali.
With a unique vision in mind, Claude of-fers an unusual way to imagine ‘bridges’. Since the space is divided into 7 distinc-tive levels overlooking an everlasting riv-er near the center of Ubud, it is the per-fect location for encounters, for relaxing and for some self-indulgence.
Bridges is open from 11:00 to 23:30
Jl. Campuhan (next to Museum Antonio Blanco) I Ubud - Bali I Tel: +62 (0)361 970095
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Industry UpdateBLUE wATER EXPRESS
ABlue Water Express have announced the
arrival of their latest boat, BlueWater Express
V, running from Serangan Island, Bali to the
Gili Islands and Lombok. At over 16 meters
in length, and powered by five 250hp out-
boards, the new vessel has a licensed capac-
ity of 55 seated, making it the largest boat
in the BlueWater fleet. Top speed is over 40
knots, cruising comfortably and efficiently at
around 30 knots. The spacious design and ad-
ditional power translate into increased safety,
comfort and reliability for passengers.
The company now has three vessels available
for the Serangan Island, Bali to Gili route, al-
though only runs two at any time. This allows
for a back up boat readily available if one of
the others needs maintenance.
The larger capacity BlueWater Express V has
been launched just in time for the high sea-
son, and the surge in demand. The new ves-
sel is a relatively lightweight construction, and
despite having more power and significantly
higher passenger capacity than the other
BlueWater boats, is very fast and relatively fuel
efficient.
Considering the recent fuel price increases,
this allows BlueWater Express to maintain
competitive pricing throughout the high sea-
son and will not be increasing rates as a result
of the fuel price increase.
BlueWater Express the pioneer of the fast
boat industry, has been in operation since
2006. They are also the only company to run
daily services from both the main ports in Bali:
Serangan Island in the South, and Padang Bai
in the East.
Congratulations must go to Water-bom Bali who has won top honors in the Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Best Amusement/Water Parks in Asia!
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Traveler's Choice:waterbom bali !
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I AM SAILING...Luxury cruises
01. ALEXA Alexa is a joint venture between OAZIA a
premium lifestyle brand and Talika a luxury
French Cosmetic brand. It was launched in
Bali on 31st March 2013 and with 28 meters on
deck and a crew of seven, Alexa was built to
accommodate only one couple in absolute
luxury.
True to the ancient traditions of Phinisi boats
of Indonesia Alexa is the first of eight of Talika
OAZIA Private Vessels. It is the manifestation
of a dream. A dream of ultimate understated
luxury, absolute privacy, free spirit of discov-
ery, unique experiences and royal service.
A former cargo boat for over 50 years, cruis-
ing between Sumba, Flores, Sumbawa and
Sulawesi – it has been transformed into the
most romantic sailing boat in Indonesia – one
cabin only. Just for you and your loved one!
Traditional lines adopt a modern pure look;
aged teak combined with stainless steel and
glass. The generous living spaces are filled
with antique art and contemporary classics.
Silk rugs and primitive sculpture from the is-
lands of Indonesia, finest linens, state of the
art professional kitchen, crystal glasses and
finest china, every single detail is chosen with
love.
The Spa therapist is part of the team of award
winning OAZIA - the winner of World Luxury
Spa Award 2012. All the treatments are ad-
justed to your individual needs and spe-cially designed for Alexa.Cruises and destinations are all tailored to the wishes of the guests and covering the whole area from Bali to Komodo Na-tional Park. A day full of adventure is a day to re-member and Alexa’s cruise director will lead you on exploration trips of the is-lands, tribal cultures, waterfalls, beaches and share his never ending stories about Indonesian adventure.
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02. ALILA PURnAMA Alila Hotels and Resorts has launched its own
luxury wooden Phinisi sailing boat, the Alila
Purnama, which will take guests on voyages
of discovery throughout the stunning and un-
discovered waters and islands of Indonesia.
Alila Purnama translated as “The Full Moon”
is the most luxurious liveaboard Phinisi boat
in the region, providing ultra modern and re-
laxing accommodation for up to 10 guests,
pampered by an experienced crew of 16.
The 46 foot long Alila Purnama consists of 3
decks and has been built by hand in the tra-
ditional style of a Phinisi as used by the Bugis
seafarers in south Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Five well-appointed suites, all air-conditioned
with queen-size beds, en suite bathrooms with
shower, separate toilet, double wardrobes
and writing desk. The master suite, expansive-
ly designed with large, wraparound windows
offering 180-degree views of the ever-chang-
ing landscape, en suite bathroom, bathtub,
a private balcony and large sundeck with
daybed and deck chairs provide the ultimate
space for relaxation. Alila Purnama also has
its own fully licensed PADI dive centre, spa
therapist and plenty of space for wining, din-
ing and relaxing
SEA VOYAGES
Alila Purnama will take on the journey to Ko-
modo Island sailing the Flores Seas and to
Raja Ampat Islands sailing Halmahera Seas.
A 6-night adventure is available for individual
suite bookings, subject to demand and ca-
pacity. For Komodo Island Voyage, guests
fly direct to Labuan Bajo from Bali. Sailing via
Rinca Island, where Komodo dragons reside,
to east Sumbawa in the Flores Sea. ForRaja
Ampat Voyage, guests fly to Sorong from Ja-
karta via Makassar, sailing through Mansuar Is-
land, where it is not uncommon to encounter
mantas ray and dolphins, to Wayag Islands or
to Misool Island. When not being mesmerised
underwater, guests can choose to relax on
golden sandy beaches, perhaps with a picnic
and a chilled glass of champagne. Or explore
island life, taking a walk through villages or
tropical rainforests, glimpsing beautiful birds
of paradise in their natural habitat.
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and all that JAZZ……. Ubud Village Jazz Festival / Jazz Market by the sea
Up to 100 renowned international and Indo-nesian jazz musicians converged on the Bali-nese hillside com-munity of Ubud, August 9-10, 2013, to participate in the inaugural Ubud Village Jazz Festi-val.
In the grounds of the Arma Museum, a daz-zling program of world-class Jazz performers and musicians performed un-
der the stars over two nights, from twilight until late each evening.
The Ubud Village Jazz
Festival is the brainchild of Yuri Mahatma, jazz musician and one of the founders of the Bali Jazz Community together with Anom Darsana, of
Antida Music Produc-tions.
“The idea to hold an international Jazz Festival
was born after Se-rambi Arts Antida, Denpasar, was forced to close in 2012. Since then we have held high-
ly successful Jazz Rendez-vous events as a lead-up to this Festival. The musi-cians we invited support our mission to promote high-quality jazz from
“Ubud is a world famous tourist desti-nation with a long tradition of foster-ing the creative arts and is the ideal place for an event of this nature.”
said Yuri Mahatma
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around the world to a dis-cerning audience,” said Festi-val Director Anom Darsana.
The Ubud Village Jazz Festi-val, as part of its commitment to the community and sustain-ability only used LED lighting, home-made torches, bicycles for musicians to ride to and from venues, recycling bins and also enforced a no-plastic bags policy.
The Festival has already garnered widespread support from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Bali Tourism Board, Gianyar Re-gency, the creative arts com-munities of Bali and the people of Ubud.
After…all that jazz… in Ubud we move down south to Ta-man Bhagawan, Tanjung Be-noa, Nusa Dua and jazz it up again at this three day cultural festival in the garden by the sea. Eat, drink, shop and be merry 16 – 18 August from 2pm until 10pm. Opening night on 16th August features a special performance by Lisa Soul and Nyoman Sura as well as the legendary Ireng Maulana.
bali kite festival!
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bali kite festival!
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The skies came alive with the sounds of kites flapping in the wind at Padang Galak, Bali in July. The sky was teem-ing with over a thousand kites as the country’s 35th annual kite festival got underway. No miniature kites here - the bigger the better and the kites used in this competition were monstrous prod-ucts of inter-village rivalry, measuring around four meters in length and up to ten in width. This festival is a long standing Balinese belief that kites were a way to send messages to the gods and you’ll see that some of the more traditional kites were built in the shape of fish and birds, representing Hindu deities. These beliefs are still strong to this day, as com-petitors ensure blessings are performed throughout every stage of the competi-tion hoping it will bring them good luck.
Each of the kites is designed, built and flown competitively by groups from the villages of Denpasar. The at-mosphere at this festival is electric and the competition fierce, with rival groups cat calling and cheering if a competi-tor’s kite falls unceremoniously to the ground.
Asia World Indonesia congratulates “Make My Trip India” for winning the prize of Samsung Note 2 Hot Deal Pro-motion by Asia World Indonesia (Jan-uary to March 2013). The prize was officially presented by Ms. Vivi (repre-senting AWI) to Mr. Sunil Kumar Garg (representing MMT) on July 2013, in India.
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samsung galaxy winner!
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Congratulations to Ayu, 13 years of age, who re-cently received a trophy from Kumon School for her outstanding achievement in English. The children at-tend Kumon every Tuesday and Friday. This affords the children ‘one on on’ time with their teacher. Some-thing regular schools do not have the human resources to provide. Kumon classes are backed up by Rosanna White who helps the chil-dren with their daily home-work set by Kumon. Ayu is two years ahead of her level in English Language Stud-ies. All the children are now making great progress in their command of the Eng-lish language.
ASIA WORLD INDONESIA CARES!
“Determination gives you the resolve to keep
going in spite of the roadblocks that lay be-
fore you.”Denis Waitley
17th August 2013 marks Indonesia’s 68th year of Independence.
Independence Day is observed to mark the proclamation of Indonesian indepen-dence on Friday 17th August 1945.
Prior to this Indonesia had been colo-nized by the Portuguese, Dutch and Jap-anese for over 300 years.
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Lunch at JatiluwihLunch experience with exotic ter-raced ricefields view
Marina Buyers and Emily from United King-dom enjoyed lunch prepared by our chef and served by our butler whilst surrounded by terraced ricefields at Jatiluwih during the Inspiring Central Bali experience.
Holly Manahan from USA experienc-ing our Inspiring Central Bali special lunch in the midst of Jatiluwih rice terraces.
Lawrence Blair Ph.D Anthropologist, author, explorer and filmmaker……… Dr. Lawrence Blair is an ex-
pert on the culture, geogra-
phy and zoology of Indonesia,
with many years experience as
a media communicator and
Asia World Indonesia was lucky
enough recently make his ac-
quaintance!
Dr.Blair has spent much of the
past thirty-eight years in Indo-
nesia, exploring, making films
and lecturing throughout the
world on psycho-anthropology,
strange creatures and tribal
mysticism. He recently wrote
and presented, five films called
Myths, Magic and Monsters,
which explore the stranger
sides of both nature and the
human mind.
To explore Indonesia with
Lawrence with his wealth of
knowledge of the peoples and
their customs and traditions is
an experience of a life time.
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Sate Lilit Bali HIGHLIGHT RECIPE
Ingredients300 gm skinless snapper or flathead fillet, pin-boned,
coarsely chopped; 300 gm uncooked medium prawns,
peeled; 80 gm (1 cup) desiccated coconut, moistened
with 60ml coconut milk or water; 5 kaffir lime leaves,
thinly sliced; 1 tbsp dark palm sugar (see note); 10 thin
lemongrass stalks, cut into 15cm lengths, for skewers (see
note); Pinch of brown sugar mixed with 60ml vegetable
oil, for brushing.
“This month we bring you Sate Lilit Bali (Balinese Seafood Satay) fresh
from……..delicious !”
1. For spice paste, process
ingredients (except tamarind
paste and oil) in food processor
until a fine paste forms, add a
little water if necessary. Add oil
and spice paste to frying pan
over medium heat and stir-fry
until fragrant (5-6 minutes). Add
tamarind and stir frequently
until paste turns golden (3 min-
utes), then set aside to cool.
2. Process fish and prawns in
food processor until blended,
then transfer to a bowl and mix
with coconut, lime leaves, palm
sugar and spice paste. To test
the flavor, fry a little mixture in
oil until cooked through. Adjust
seasoning to taste if required,
then mould heaped table-
spoons of mixture onto one end
of lemongrass stalks.
Heat char-grill pan over
high heat. Grill satay, turn and
brush occasionally with brown
sugar and oil mixture, until
golden and cooked (5-6 min-
utes each side). Serve hot.
Note Dark palm sugar is made from coconut palm; If
lemongrass is unavailable, you can use bamboo paddles
or wooden chopsticks as skewers. Soak them in water for
20 minutes then dry them before using. Candlenuts and
shrimp paste are available at Asian grocers; Shrimp paste
requires roasting before use; preheat oven to 200C, wrap
it in foil and roast until fragrant (5 minutes).
Spice paste1 vine-ripened tomato, coarsely chopped; 25 gm
(5cm piece) each ginger and fresh turmeric, coarsely
chopped; 4 each long red chilies and red birds eye
chilies, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, coarsely
chopped; 3 small golden shallots, coarsely chopped; 5
candlenuts (see note); 2 lemongrass stalks, white part
only, finely chopped; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp shrimp
paste ( see note); ½ tsp black peppercorns, finely
crushed; 80 gm (¼ cup) tamarind pulp, mixed with 60ml
water, strained, solids discarded; 50 ml vegetable oil.
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