PARLIAMENTARY EVENT ON INTERFAITH DIALOG

21 – 24 November, 2012

Bali - Indonesia

CONFERENCE HANDBOOK

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CONTENTS

Section I : General Meeting Information1. Program of the Parliamentary Event on Interfaith Dialog2. Social Function3. Date and Venue of the Meeting4. Official Language5. Identification Badges6. Liaison Officers7. Arrival and Departure8. Climate9. Insurance10. Contact Details

Section II : Hospitality1. Accommodation2. Transportation3. Meals and Receptions4. Social Event5. Additional Expenses

Section III : Conference Facilities1. Conference Secretariat2. Registration and Information Desk3. Bilateral Meeting Room4. Mail and Facsimile Services5. Internet Services6. First Aid Service

Section IV : About Bali

Section V : Domestic flight (Jakarta-Denpasar)

Section VI : Embassy’s Address in Jakarta

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SECTION IGENERAL MEETING INFORMATION

1. Programme

Wednesday, 21 November 2012 -

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16.00 – 18.00

Arrival of Delegates at Ngurah Rai Airport

Proceed to Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua – Bali

Registration at the Hotel Lobby

Thursday, 22 November 2012 09.00 – 09.50

10.15 – 12.15

13.15 – 15.15

15.30 – 17.30

Opening Ceremony

Plenary Session I

Plenary Session II

Plenary Session III

Friday, 23 November 2012 09.00 – 11.00

10.00 – 11.30

14.00 – 15.30

15.30 – 17.30

Plenary Session III (Continued)

Open-ended Drafting Committee

Site Visit to Puja Mandala, the Five-Faith

Complex

Plenary Session IV

Saturday, 24 November 2012 - Departure of Delegates

2. Social Functions

Wednesday, 21 November 2012 19.30 - 21.00 Welcome Dinner hosted by Hon. DR.Surahman Hidayat, Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the IndonesianHouse of Representatives

Venue: Pasar Senggol, Grand Hyatt Hotel

Thursday, 22 November 2012 19.30 - 21.00 Dinner hosted by H.E. DR. Marzuki Alie,Speaker of the Indonesian House ofRepresentatives

Venue: Nusa Dua 4 Room, Bali Nusa DuaConvention Center (BNDCC)

Friday, 23 November 2012 19.30 - 21.00 Farewell Dinner hosted by the Governor of BaliProvince

Venue: Jayasabha, Governor Residence

3. Date and Venue of the MeetingThe Parliamentary Event on Interfaith Dialog will take place in the Grand HyattHotel, Nusa Dua, Bali - Indonesia from Wednesday, 21 November to Saturday 24November 2012

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4. Official LanguageEnglish is the working language of the meeting. Delegates are recommended to arrangeinterpreters, if necessary. Delegations who have requested for simultaneousinterpretation facilities are responsible for their own interpreters. The host parliamentwill provide interpreters for English and Arabic.

5. Identification BadgesDelegates, Accompanying persons, Secretariat Personnel and Organizers of themeeting will be provided with the identification badges and are requested to wearthroughout the meeting period for purpose of security. Colours of the identificationbadges are coded as follows:

6. Liaison OfficersA Liaison Officer will be assigned to each delegation. The host secretariat will let youknow his/her name and contact information later.

7. Arrival and DepartureDelegates are requested to immediately inform the Conference Secretariat of anychanges in their flight schedules at least 6 hours’ notice before the scheduleddepartures, if possible. This will facilitate the expeditious arrangement of localtransportation to the airport.

All delegates will be welcomed at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in DenpasarBali. All changes of the flight schedules should be communicated in advance to theHost Secretariat. The welcoming service will operate from 21 November 2012 at theNgurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali and will assist participants with arrivalformalities and transportation to the hotel.

Participants are also requested to inform the secretariat at least 24 hours in advance oftheir departure’s schedule. This will facilitate the expeditious arrangement of localtransportation to the Ngurah Rai International Airport. According to the nationalregulations, any person at their international departure will pay Rp 150.000,- (onehundred and fifty thousand rupiahs) and Rp 40.000,- for domestic departure for airporttax. The airport tax shall be at the delegate’s own expense.

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8. ClimateDuring November 2012, the average temperature in Bali is between 26 and 32 OC

9. InsuranceParticipants are responsible for their own insurance against all risks.

10. Contact DetailsAny matters pertaining to the Parliamentary Event on Interfaith Dialog may be referredto the Indonesian House of Representatives as follows:

Secretariat General of the Indonesian House of Representatives,Jalan Jend. Gatot SubrotoJakarta 10270Indonesia

Tel: +6221 5715 842, 835, 837Fax: +6221 573 2132E-mail: biro_ksap@dpr.go.id

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SECTION IIHOSPITALITY

1. AccommodationThe accommodation cost will be covered by the Host Parliament at the Grand HyattHotel from 21 to 23 November 2012 (3 nights). The host parliament will only cover 2(two) rooms for each delegation, as stated in the invitation letter.

Delegates who check-in earlier before 21 November 2012 and check-out late after 24November 2012 shall be at their own expenses.

Delegates wishing to upgrade their hotel’s rooms and book more than 2 (two) rooms foradditional delegates are kindly advised to inform the Secretariat in advance.

Hotel’s terms:Any delegate who cannot check-in on the arrival date given (no show) will be charged 1(one) night of the room rate. Late check-out after 2 p.m. will be charged 50 % of theroom rate and late check-out after 6 p.m. will be charged 1 (one) night of the room rate.Any delegates who need an extra bed will be charged IDR 350+++-/person, includingbreakfast.

2. Additional ExpensesAny arrangements made by Delegation for accommodation and meals other than thosespecified above and charges for room service, alcoholic beverages, mini-bar items,laundry, telephone calls (local or overseas) and laundry expenses, will be at theDelegation’s own account.

The additional cost charged for this purpose will be at the delegate’s own expenses andthe reservation should be guaranteed by credit card and or deposit at the time of check-in. Any charges to the hotel should be paid in Indonesian Currency (IDR).

Delegates are encouraged to check the status of their personal accounts at the hotelcashier and settle them before departure.

3. TransportationTransportation for Delegation from Airport to the Grand Hyatt Hotel and vice-versawill be provided from 20 November until 24 November 2012.

Coaches will be provided for the delegation and accompanying persons for officialfunction as specified in the program.

4. Meals and ReceptionsMeals (excluding alcoholic beverages) will be provided for Delegation at venuesspecified in the program. Delegation wishing to make other meal arrangements willmeet the cost themselves.

All officially-hosted Delegation are cordially invited to the receptions and eventsindicated in the program.

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5. Social EventThe programme of official events will be included in the Conference Handbook, whichdelegates will receive upon their registration. It is not necessary for individual delegatesto convey acceptance of invitation to official functions during the Conference, as thesewill be deemed to have accepted collectively on their behalf.

SECTION IIICONFERENCE FACILITIES

1. Conference Offices

No ACTIVITIES NAME OF ROOMS1. Opening Ceremony &Plenary Session Karang Aseam Ballroom2. Drafting Committee Gianyar II Room3. Courtesy Call/Milateral Meeting Klungkung & Klungkung II4. Indonesian Meeting Room Gianyar I5. Office of Speaker of the Indonesian House of

RepresentativesAngsana Room

6. Delegation Luncheon Negara Room & WatercourtRestaurant

7. Conference Secretariat Singaraja Room8. Typing Pool Penida Room9. Media room Badung I Room10. Praying Room Badung II Room11. Medical room Conference Secretariat

The Conference Secretariat is located at Singaraja Room, Grand Hyatt Hotel and will beopen from 21 November to 23 November 2012, from 08.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

2. Registration and Information DeskDelegates are kindly requested to register themselves at the Registration andInformation Desk which will be in operation from 21 November to 23 November 2012from 08.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs, at the hotel lobby. Identification badges and conferencebags containing the relevant conference documents will be distributed upon registration.

3. Bilateral Meeting RoomBilateral meeting room for delegation is located at Klungkung Room II, Grand HyattHotel. Delegates who want to arrange a bilateral meeting are kindly requested to contactthe Secretariat for proper arrangement.

4. Mail and Facsimile ServicesMail and fax services are obtainable from the hotel’s Business Centre. Use of suchservices will be at the Delegate’s own expense.

5. Internet Services and Typing PoolInternet facilities and Typing Pool for Delegates are available at Penida. Internetconnections made through hotel rooms will be at the Delegate’s own expense.

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6. First Aid ServicesDuring the Conference, the first aid facilities will be provided at the premises of theSecretariat room, at Grand Hyatt Hotel. In case of emergency, individuals will be takento a hospital in the neighbourhood to receive emergency medical treatment. Medicalfacilities costs and prescriptions will be at the individual’s own expense. Participantsare advised to take out adequate insurance.

SECTION IVABOUT BALI

Bali, is a province in the country of Indonesia. The island is located in the westernmost endof the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is oneof the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of theisland. The province covers a few small neighbouring islands as well as the isle of Bali.

With a population recorded as 3,891,428 in the 2010 census, the island is home to most ofIndonesia's Hindu minority. In the 2000 census about 92.29% of Bali's population adhered toBalinese Hinduism while most of the remainder follows Islam. It is also the largest touristdestination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditionaland modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. A tourist haven fordecades, Bali has seen a further surge in tourist numbers in recent years

The famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, ruggedcoastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing apicturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a seriousclaim to be paradise on earth

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Tampak Siring

Tirtha Empul Temple is a Hindu Temple located in a valley between two hills with bigsprings and sacred by the local residents as a place to melt all the bad influences in the bodyand purifies the soul and mind. Tirtha Empul Temple or better known as Tampak SiringTemple or Holy Water Temple is a place to purify our self from the bad influences in lifewhere we can discover the traditional showers sourced from the springs at this temple. Thewater that comes out from the shower is believed to eliminate all kind of diseases includingadverse effect in the human life and give the new holy spirits. This place is very famous inBali and many visited by local people and tourists every day since it has been appointed asone of the tourist destinations in Bali

Tampak Siring Temple is located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar Regency, about 39 kmto the east of Denpasar City. It is strategically situated beside of the main street to Kintamani,one of the famous tourist destinations in the island of god. It is set in the valley surrounded bythe hill where the west hill was set a president palace of Indonesia Republic

Besakih

Besakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali which the local people call PuraBesakih. It owns beautiful view from the top of temple area where we can see the widenature panorama until to the ocean so that way this temple is many visited by tourists from allover the world. Besakih Temple is located in Besakih countryside, Rendang sub district,Karangasem regency, east part of the island. It is located in southwest side bevel of mountAgung, the biggest mounts in Bali. It is because pursuant to Agung Mount confidence isholiest and highest mount in Bali Island.

Kuta Beach

Once a lonely little village on the road from Denpasar to Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now thetourist Mecca of Bali, popular mainly among the young and adventurous. Kuta beach is oneof the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. Coconut trees line the sand beach as far asthe eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in thewest. The sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking. On the south, the beach is fenced by theairport's runway, which gives the visitors a breathtaking landing experience. Kuta Beachbustles with tourists' vendors and locals. It's the most popular beach in Bali and the island'snumber one party zone. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walkaway north, the waves will invite to surfing. Rapid development and an influx of visitorshaven't kept the surfers away and Kuta still remains one of Bali's best surfing beaches and agreat place to enjoy a beach lifestyle

Ubud

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it hasbeen the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. While it once was a havenfor scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot forliterati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks

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everyday. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts,overlooking the most prized views in Bali. Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular withbackpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not"ruined". Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draws people who add something;people who are actively involved in art, nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture,environmentalism, "alternative modalities," and more.

Kumbasari Market

Kumbasari Market is located on Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar, near the Badung River. Thistraditional, non-air-conditioned market offers an interesting overview of an Indonesia market.In the basement, you will find the traditional market and lots of traditional kitchen craftsmade out of woven bamboo on the first floor. The second floor provides spices and driedgoods as well as a wide variety of Balinese printed batik, Balinese and Javanese hand-woventextiles and various batik textiles at reasonable prices, while the household wares andclothing can be found on the third floor.

Sukawati Art Market

Sukawati Art Market is located on Jl. Raya Sukawati, Gianyar, across the SukawatiTraditional Market. Set in a new two-story building, the art market sells a wide variety ofmerchandises, ranging from statues to dance costumes, all at reasonable prices. A largevariety of woven baskets can be found here along with Balinese ceremonial items made fromcolorful prada (gold painted cloth).

For further information please visit: www.tourism.baliprov.go.id or www.yohyes.com

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SECTION VDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Garuda Airways, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air and Batavia Air are alternative domestic flightsfrom Jakarta to Denpasar (Bali) or vice versa.

GA= Garuda AirwaysJakarta – Denpasar (Bali) vv.: more than 10 (ten) flights every day.

Link Website Garuda Airways: http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/

Jakarta – Denpasar (Bali) Denpasar (Bali) - JakartaFlight Departs Arrives Flight Departs Arrives

GA 400 05:50 08:40 GA 403 06:30 07:20GA 724 06:05 08:55 GA 423 08:55 09:45GA 438 07:35 10:25 GA 405 11:20 12:10GA 402 08:55 11:45 GA 427 11:50 12:40GA 404 10:05 12:55 GA 407 12:30 13:20GA 416 10:45 13:35 GA 409 13:40 14:30GA 406 11:25 14:15 GA 653 14:25 15:15GA 408 14:10 17:00 GA 415 15:05 15:55GA 410 15:45 18:35 GA 439 15:55 16:45GA 412 17:20 20:10 GA 413 18:20 19:10GA 422 18:10 21:00 GA 725 19:00 19:50GA 426 18:45 21:35 GA 401 20:40 21:30GA 424 19:55 22:45 GA 417 21:10 22:00GA 414 20:10 23:00 GA 419 21:45 22:35GA 652 20:45 23:35 GA 421 22:30 23:20GA 420 21:35 00:25

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SECTION VIEMBASSY’S ADDRESS

NO. COUNTRY ADDRESS

1. Australia Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C15-16Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940Tel (62-21) 2550-5555Fax (62-21) 2550-5467Email public-affairs-jakt@dfat.gov.auWebsite www.indonesia.embassy.gov.auAusAID www.indo.ausaid.gov.au

2. Austria Jalan Terusan Denpasar Raya(Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. X/3 N° 1)Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel. +62 (21) 259-3037Fax +62 (21) 5292-0651Email jakarta-ob@bmeia.gv.atWebsite www.austrian-embassy.or.id,www.aussenministerium.at/jakarta

3. Bosnia Herzegovina Menara Imperium, 11th floor Suite D-2Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12980Tel (62-21) 8370-3022, 8370-3029Fax (62-21) 8370-3029

4. Brunei Darussalam Wisma GKBI, Suite 1901Jl. Jenderal Sudirman 28, Jakarta 10210Telepon : (021) 574-1437 / 574-1438 / 574-1439Fax : (021) 574-1463Email kbjindo@cbn.net.id

5. Cambodia Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 13Kebagusan, Jakarta Selatan 12520Tel. (62-21) 781-2523Fax (62-21) 781-2524Email recjkt@indo.net.id

6. China Jl. Mega Kuningan 2Karet Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 576-1039Fax (62-21) 576-1034Email chinaemb_id@mfa.gov.cnWebsite id.china-embassy.org

7. Denmark Menara Rajawali, 25th FloorJl. Mega Kuningan Lot 5.1Jakarta 12950(P.O.Box 4459 Jakarta 12044)Tel (62-21) 576-1478Fax (62-21) 576-1535Email jktamb@um.dkWebsite www.indonesien.um.dk

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8. Egypt Jalan Teuku Umar No. 68Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel. (62-21) 3143440, 31931141, 31935350Fax. (62-21) 3145073Email jakarta_emb@mfa.gov.eg

9. France Jalan Thamrin 20Jakarta Pusat 10350Tel. (62-21) 314 28 07Fax (62-21) 392 96 78Website www.ambafrance-id.org

10. Germany Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel (62-21) 3985-5000Fax (62-21) 390-1757Email germany@rad.net.idWebsite www.jakarta.diplo.de

11. India Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 520-4150, 520-4152, 520-4157Fax (62-21) 520-4160Email eoiisi@indo.net.idWebsite www.embassyofindiajakarta.org

12. Iran Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto No. 110Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel (62-21) 331-378, 331-391, 334-637Fax (62-21) 310-7860Email irembjkt@indo.net.idWebsite www.iranembassy.or.id

13. Japan Jl. M.H. Thamrin 24Jakarta Pusat 10350Tel (62-21) 3192-4308Fax (62-21) 3192-5460Website www.id.emb-japan.go.jp

14. Lao PDR Jl. Patra Kuningan XIV No. 1AKuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 522-9602, 522-7862Fax (62-21) 522-9601

15. Malaysia Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-6 No. 1-3Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 522-4947Fax (62-21) 522-4974Email maljakarta@kln.gov.myWebsite www.kln.gov.my

16. Morocco Jln Denpasar Raya Kav 1 Blok A 13Kuningan, Jakarta SelatanTel. 021 5200773Fax 021 5200586Email sifamajakar@cbn.net.id

17. Myanmar Jl. H. Agus Salim No. 109Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10350Tel (62-21) 314-0440, 327-684Fax (62-21) 327-204Email myanmar@cbn.net.id

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18. Netherlands Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950(P.O.Box 2439 JKT 10024)Tel (62-21) 525-1515Fax (62-21) 570-0734Email jak@minbuza.nlWebsite indonesie.nlambassade.org

19. Norway Menara Rajawali Building, 25th floorMega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950Tel. + 62 21 576 1523/24Fax + 62 21 576 1537Email emb.jakarta@mfa.noWebsite www.norway.or.id

20. Philippines Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 25Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel (62-21) 310-0334Fax (62-21) 315-1167Email phjkt@indo.net.id, jakartape@dfa.gov.phWebsite www.philembjkt.com

21. Qatar Jl. Mega Kuningan E 2.3 no 4Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta SelatanTel. 021 5790-6564, 5790-6560Email qataremj@rad.net.id

22. Republic of Korea P.O. BOX 4187 JKTMJl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto 57, Jakarta TimurTelepon : (021) 520-1915Fax : (021) 525-4159

23. Russian Federation Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 7 No. 1-2Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 522-2912, 522-2914Fax (62-21) 522-2916, 522-2915Email rusembjkt@dnet.net.idWebsite jakarta.rusembassy.org/

24. Saudi Arabia Jl. M.T. Haryono Kav. 27Cawang Atas, Jakarta Timur 13630Tel (62-21) 801-1533, 801-1536, 801-1537Fax (62-21) 801-1527Email idemb@mofa.gov.sa

25. Singapore Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-4 No. 2Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 520-1489, 5296-1433Fax (62-21) 520-1486Consular Fax (62-21) 520-2320Email singemb_jkt@sgmfa.gov.sgWebsite www.mfa.gov.sg

26. Thailand Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 74Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel (62-21) 390-4052Fax (62-21) 310-7469, 390-4055Email thaijkt@indo.net.id

27. Tunisia Jalan Karang Asem Tengah, Blok C5/No. 15Kuningan, Jakarta SelatanTel. +6221 5289 2328, 5289 2329Fax +6221 525 5889Email atjkt@uninet.net.id

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28. Turkey Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950Tel (62-21) 525-6250Fax (62-21) 522-6056Email cakartabe@telkom.net

29. United Kingdom Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 75Jakarta 10310Tel. (62) (21) 2356-5200Fax (62) (21) 2356-5351Fax (62) (21) 3983-5538 (Consulate)Website ukinindonesia.fco.gov.uk

30. United States of America Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5Jakarta Pusat 10110Tel (62-21) 3435-9000, 344-2211Fax (62-21) 386-2259Email jakconsul@state.gov (consular section)Website jakarta.usembassy.gov

31. Vietnam Jl. Teuku Umar No. 25Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10350Tel. (62-21) 910-0163, 310-0358Fax (62-21) 314-9615Email embvnam@uninet.net.id

32. European Parliament Intiland Tower, 16th floorJl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32Jakarta Pusat 10220(PO Box 6454, JKPDS Jakarta)Tel (62-21) 2554-6200Fax (62-21) 2554-6201Email delegation-indonesia@ec.europa.euWebsite www.delidn.ec.europa.eu

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MAP OF NUSA DUA, BALI

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MAP OF GRAND HYATT BALI

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MAP OF CONFERENCE

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