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HOMETOWN OF THE
FOUNDING FATHER
BLITAR: BIRTHPLACE, RESIDENCE AND
FINAL RESTING PLACE OF THE
NATION’S ‘DECLARER OF
INDEPENDENCE’
FOURTH
FUN ‘N
COMPLIMENTARY
CULTURAL
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TEAMTALK
In Invite & Indulge, enjoy unique Donny Cahyadi is no stranger in our office. He
spa treatments and experience a continuously feeds us with fresh photos by the week.
A shutter-happy guy who really enjoys the outdoors.
combination of Thalassic and the
‘power of bamboo’ treatment that
utilizes bamboo and rattan to deliver
kneading and massage.
MADE SUWARDANA
suwardana@baliandbeyond.co.id
Contributors
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RECOLLECTING PANDORA’S BOX This month’s select news updates
Through time, people hope for from the island’s tourism industry
the development of the nation. and what’s new around the island.
But has Indonesia really advanced
much during these 64 years of 56 BEYONDUPDATES
independence? News updates from the tourism
industry and what’s new beyond Bali.
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THE FOURTH FUN ‘N 60 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
CULTURAL EVENT Schedules, calendar highlights and
PHOTO BY ERIK WIJAYA
The fourth year of the Sanur Village various happenings of interest, from
Festival comes to life with a Marine art exhibitions to special events.
Life theme and new highlights for all.
62 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and
happenings within the preceding
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month.
PHOTO COURTESY YAYASAN PEMBANGUNAN SANUR
70 BALIMAPS
Map of Bali showing specific tour-
ism areas and places of interest, as
BEYONDBALI well as a distance scale between
the island’s main destinations.
HOMETOWN OF THE
FOUNDING FATHER 73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS
Listings and product descriptions
Erik Wijaya presents a tour of from various clientele.
Blitar – the birthplace, parental
74 INFOINDEX
residence, and final resting Useful directory of companies and
place of Sukarno. island-based businesses.
MANGO SHADES
delMango Seminyak Gardens is the latest
designer estate in Bali offering sophisticated
tropical living. delMango Villa Estate is a
combination of a luxury residential ownership
every single vantage point. A DJ booth has been built high amongst the rocks
in front of the bar, with an outdoor Bose stereo system. Selections of tapas
are served on natural stone ‘plates’ for a unique dining experience. It boasts a
comprehensive list of classic and contemporary cocktails that makes the Rock
Bar the ultimate venue for pre-or post-dinner drinks.
ON KUTA’S SOUTH Ayana Resort and Spa, (0361) 702-222; www.ayanaresort.com
The Patra Bali Resort & Villas introduces
more facilities as it has recently gone through a
change in its management. The resort has 206
rooms, and its 22 villas are a semi-boutique
concept with eight types, giving privacy and luxury
to families and couples. Dining at The Patra Bali
can be a romantic and unforgettable experience.
A great selection of cuisine is featured at various
outlets such as at the Ten Ku Japanese restaurant,
the Teratai Coffee Shop, the Lobby Lounge, the
Cellar Pub and the Renascimento Italian & Kebab
COURTESY PHOTO
ADOPT A TURTLE!
Bali Hai Cruises, working with Kurma Asih has
launched its new turtle adoption and release program.
Ketut Sarjana Putra, the Marine Program Director for
Conservation International Indonesia and a member of
the Marine Turtle Specialist Group, calls the adoption of
COURTESY PHOTOS
turtle nests by Bali Hai Cruises a unique “Public-Private
partnership for resilience of the community and nature.”
Bali Hai Cruises has over the past 18 years also established
the successful Lembongan Bay Marine Park, conducted
detailed reef surveys, and installed mooring buoys to
reduce destruction of the reefs. www.balihaicruises.com
DINE INDIAN
Queen’s of India at the front of the Bali Dynasty Resort in Kuta
recently opened its doors to diners. Queen’s of India was the first
Indian Restaurant chain in Indonesia, with branches in Jakarta,
Singapore, Manila and Seminyak (with Saudi Arabia to open soon).
The restaurant is on two levels with the upper level catering to
PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI
business groups, and has private rooms available for groups of ten.
The Indian food will also be available through room service at the Bali
Dynasty Resort. This latest branch targets Europeans, Japanese,
Australians and expatriate diners. Queen’s of India’s rich selections are
served in traditional copper pots.
Queen’s of India, Bali Dynasty Resort, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban,
South Kuta, (0361) 756-988; bali.queenstandoor.com
CROWNED KING
Sandi Slamet from Cimaja, West Java,
won Quiksilver’s King of the Groms 2009
on July 12 at Halfways, Kuta Beach, battling
it out in a riveting 30-minute final against
12-year old Jeren from Canggu and coming
back to the beach the ecstatic winner of
the Crown and an all expense paid trip
to Hossegor, France, to compete in the
Quiksilver World King of the Groms Final in
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September. The final day of surfing at the Quiksilver King of the Groms
2009 was the culmination of the previous three days of competition
where over 100 young surfers aged 16 and under from various islands
in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia descended upon
Kuta Beach to compete for the coveted King of the Groms Crown,
which would get them a trip to France to compete with the other
winners of the National Finals for the title of the World King of the
Groms. www.isctour.com
FESTIVE FIFTEEN
Hatten Wines celebrates its 15th anniversary on August
15, and a range of celebratory highlights is offered at
this year’s Sanur Village Festival, with lots of wine and
giveaways to be featured. The 15th anniversary will also see
COURTESY PHOTO
the launch of Hatten Wines’ new labels, which will boast a
completely different look to the current labels, featuring fresh
and strong looks. The launch is expected to be held around
the end of September. The year sees the commencement
of the building of Hatten Wines new premises, which will
THE LAST VICE: OPEN have a bigger Cellardoor, offices, warehousing and a
modern training room.
Following an island wide teaser campaign tempting guests to discover
Hatten Wines and Two Islands, The Cellardoor,
a range of sensations through the vices of lust, desire, love, wrath,
Komplek Dewa Ruci #3, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai,
passion and pride has been recently revealed with the opening of the Kuta, (0361) 767-422; www.hattenwines.com
beachfront destination restaurant, sunset lounge and after dark bar,
Envy. Located on the esplanade at Segara Beach in Tuban, Envy brings
a new dimension to the dining and entertainment scene with its LED
lit bar and range of chill out relaxation zones featuring state of the art
RGB LED lighting effects which allow distinctive moods to be created as
sunset shifts to dinner and after dark lounging. Envy opens from 11am to
midnight, 7 days a week. Bookings are recommended.
Envy, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Jalan Wana Segara 33,
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Tuban, (0361) 752-527, www.bali.holidayinn.com
PERSONALIZED
SERVICE
The St. Regis Bali Resort offers guests its impressive
COURTESY PHOTO
JAPANESE FLAVORS guests. Each villa in the resort features butler’s quarters with
a separate entrance for this additional service.
Conrad Bali’s newest restaurant, RIN, was opened following the The St. Regis Bali Resort
inspired Chef de Cuisine Richard Millar, who spent a year discovering (0361) 847-8111; www.stregis.com/bali
the traditional flavors and seasonal ingredients of Japanese cuisine. Set
in the luxurious surrounds of the new Conrad Suites, RIN is the Resort’s
contemporary take on the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine. Using
primarily traditional ingredients flown in from Japan, RIN’s menu finds
new ways to blend and combine the five basic tastes of sweet, sour,
salty, bitter and umami. Australian Chef Richard Millar spent 18 months
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B
amboo is not an virtually anywhere, and thus easily made the dance group crafted bamboo chairs for
unfamiliar plant among and inexpensive. Bambu runcing has them. One man created one chair for one
Indonesians as the since become a symbol of Indonesia’s tourist. Perhaps the tourists themselves
clustering plant has historical struggle against colonists. were so astonished with the thrones that
long been utilized in But here we’ll talk about in its green were created just for them, and perhaps
their daily lives. Back function, attracting foreigners instead of also this started the requests for more.
in the days when they were struggling warring against them. Ever since, the people of Bona have been
for independence, bamboo gained Ida Bagus Made Arjawa, a bamboo mass-producing bamboo chairs, and the
popularity for its patriotic function as craftsman in the village of Bona, tells trade soon spread to neighboring village
traditional weaponry; what Indonesians that what he once heard from his of Belega.
call ‘sharp-pointed bamboo’ or bambu elders was that the advent of the Yet through the passage of time,
runcing. Disregarding the species of bamboo industry was since the arrival bamboo furniture has become the more
bamboo used, a common length would of foreign tourists to Bona. Back then serious and major production in Belega.
be cut slantwise at one end to form a Bona was renowned for its Kecak The Bona villagers now generally deal with
sharp hollow point, transforming it into attractions, which are lively and colossal other forms of craft such as weavings,
one of the simplest, cheapest yet most performances. Unfortunately, at that bags and many other smaller items.
effective weapons. They do not need time they were unable to provide seats From research conducted at the islands
to be forged by blacksmiths; it grows for all their guests, so the members of archives center, it is recorded that the
industry started in the 1940s. There is no are found in Indonesia. Yet for furniture of the type of bamboo; it all depends on
doubt that the arrival of Europeans to Bali, purposes, there are only several types the order.
besides bringing with it some negative that can be used. In Belega’s case, there Most of the furniture models and
effects, had also brought some very are two types of bamboo that commonly designs are tailored according to the wish
positive effects as well. They introduced make up the production, namely bambu of the customers. The craftsmen carry
the beauty and uniqueness of Bali to their hitam (black bamboo) and bambu tali (rope out the tasks according to the blue prints.
own countries and urged others to visit. bamboo). Once famous was the jengki model of
And this was one side of the emergence of It is quite bewildering that Belega as chairs. These are comprised of the spotted
tourism in Bali. a center of bamboo furniture production bambu petung. The chairs were equipped
At the time there were four principle it is by no means a producer of the with ornately carved armrests.
Belega villagers that started the bamboo bamboo plant. At some point I asked if These models became the trend and
industry, and one of them was Wayan it was possibly due to the intense and were bestsellers in their time. In Bali,
Jarsa from the banjar of Belega Kangin, unsustainable harvesting over the time that unique and attractive models would easily
better known as Pak Mangku. His business its numbers could diminish and eventually be copied and would spread rapidly.
was handed down to his grandson Made vanish? Made Wijaya disagreed with this Nobody ever thought about copyright or
Wijana. Wijana now operates a showroom theory. According to him, ever since he design patents before the importance of
and is still actively exporting bamboo was young indeed there was not that them were rigorously socialized by the
furniture to Europe. much bamboo in his area. government.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant The craftsmen import bambu tali from Bamboo furniture has a significant
on Earth. It usually thrives in regions with the Bangli regency and bambu hitam from number of devotees. Although the number
moderate rainfall. There are over 100 Yogyakarta and Central Java. There are no of orders has never seen big spikes,
species of bamboo in the world and many certain specifications for the use of each the orders are quite stable. This is what
causes the estimated 90% of the villagers for their interior furnishings any more. 1984 they started to open showrooms in
in Bona and Belega to rely on this industry Yet the export market is busier than front of their houses – a good innovation
for their living. expected. Export requests, according to in marketing. Prior, they worked inside
This industry not only continuously the Trade and Industry Government Office, their house compounds and waited for
employs people at the productive age are still high. prospective clients to visit.
levels but also helps the forming of cadres “Foreign preference for bamboo is quite Now several craftsmen like Ida Bagus
among the youths and schoolchildren. high. However there are significant factors Made Arjawa create breakthroughs by
They get involved in the easy tasks such as that affect it such as the global crisis combining bamboo, rattan, wood, and
sanding. Gradually they will get the hang of causing late shipments of several furniture banana tree bark. This is one of their
the other more complex tasks. sets,” stated Made Wijaya. efforts to fulfill the market demand for
Newly arrived bamboo is first washed So now that the world has turned to things always new and unique.
to remove its sap and then dried for a green living and the back to nature hype Competition not only occurs between
week. This is important, as insufficiently has emerged, bamboo has regained much neighbors but also industries of larger
dried bamboo may change color and favor. Once the trend was for carved capital based in Bali, Javanese craftsmen,
decrease in quality. Only when it is dried wooden furniture, but wood has drastically and even the bamboo industries from
will the bamboo be crafted into its various increased in price and the natural China. Made Wijaya is confident that the
intended forms. replenishment of resources needs years. production of the Balinese will always
As we pay attention to the progress of Synthetics and plastics are now scrutinized maintain its position. Besides, the name
its usage, we see that the use of bamboo due to environmental issues and do not “Bali” is one of the craft quality assurances
furniture is quite hard to find these days comply with current green campaigns to and a reliable brand that pays homage to
in major hotels on the island. Most of the fight global warming. the artistic pedigree of the island.
chain hotels implement quality and material The bamboo industries of Bona and “The Balinese are more persevering and
standards for their hotels. Then this Belega plod along in unhurried yet definite refined in crafts,” said Made Wijaya. ■
became the model for locally owned hotels. steps. In 1982 the people of Belega Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
Not many accommodations use bamboo started to order bamboo from Java. In Photo courtesy Four@Drupadi
POWER OF
WATER AND
BAMBOO
I
nspired by the curative powers of the sea, Thermes
Marins’ Thalasso spa boasts the world’s largest Aquatonic
pool, containing 700 million liters of seawater directly
supplied by the Indian Ocean. Fresh seawater, sea-based
minerals and modern technologies of affusion, water wave
and pump therapies deliver the full benefit of sea-based
vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements, amino acids and living
microorganisms to restore and rebalance the human body.
This state-of-the-art facility is just one among the features that
affirms the spa as a world-class wellness destination..
The aquatonic seawater pool is warmed to optimum
temperature to rebalance mineral deficiencies and to provide
your body with the curative and preventative properties of
seawater. Thanks to its buoyant effects, you are able to
effortlessly exercise your way through 12 hydromassage
stations using the pool’s therapeutic jet streams, micro-bubbles
and geysers to rehabilitate injured muscles, relieve stress and
totally relax.
and kneading on essential oils, reflexology and beauty composition. When heated at human
treatments using natural marine cosmetics. body temperature, mineral ions in the
specific areas Under this spa concept, the Thalasso water pass through the skin’s cutaneous
P
adma Resort Bali in 10 categories, and a refurbished lobby. will comprise the front area next to the
introduces you to life Padma Resort Bali’s new lobby now has entrance to the resort’s lobby, will serve
in the tropics infused a more artistic look as a result of bold and guests from 7:00 am to 1:00 am with a
with art and culture, prominent decorations enveloping the area variety of light snacks, lunch and dinner
spaciously set within a with a serene atmosphere. Ketut Winata is meals, and pastry and ice cream.
romantic 6.5-hectare the man behind all the lotus-shaped murals The previous Gift Shop will be split into
garden landscape. And beyond Bali, the and decoration in the lobby. Sculptured in two areas: an Exclusive Boutique & Gallery
Padma Hotel Bandung in West Java offers Bandung where he currently resides, it was offering branded accessories and art items
pure comfort amidst breathtaking natural inspired by the radiance of lotus flowers that also aim to exhibit Indonesian art from
highland scenery. and then formulated into a sculpture made young and talented artists from Bali. The
The Hotel Padma Bali has been a of copper and brass. Accompanying the second is a retail store featuring various
landmark in the Legian scene dating back decoration is the sculpture of Nyoman gifts and souvenirs, guide books and maps,
to September 15, 1990. And this year, Nuarta, Ketut Winata’s brother, entitled and will serve to supply guests’ needs
nearly a two decades later, it has publicly Happy Wave. The combination of both during their stay at the resort.
launched its new identity, remerging as the shapes the aesthetic lobby look. Bali & Beyond met up with the resort’s
Padma Resort Bali at Legian with a host of Expected to be ready this month are the affable General Manager Tjipjanto Seorjanto
new features to add to its charm. Junior Suites, located within the Garden for a casual chat.
Besides its new name, among the Chalet cluster, providing an intimate confine
new features accompanying the ongoing for honeymooners. The Taman Ayun Café Tell us a bit about yourself, and about
face-lift is a new website, an additional & Lounge will also to be ready to serve your previous positions.
Executive Suite that sums up the hotel’s guests with its new open kitchen concept I was in sales and marketing in the late 80s
accommodation options up to 406 rooms overlooking the ocean. The Deli, which at the Hilton in Jakarta, and then in 1991 I
RECOLLECTING
PANDORA’S
BOX
A lumbering and hazy future usually brings people to pessimism.
They somehow forget that if they have at least the will to try,
good will come to them.
W
hen Zeus created influential nation in the world. Soekarno, society. High unemployment levels, the
a beautiful the first president, became the founder of widening gap between rich and poor,
maiden with all the non-aligned movement in the same high prices, and even people not having
her perfection, year. This movement was crucial in regards access to higher education and adequate
he also created to the world situation following the Cold health services due to steep fees. These
a mysterious War between the USA and the spawn pessimism among the people about
box that always made the girl Pandora Soviet Union. the future.
curious. When she broke her promise to This was a very proud achievement. Leading up to Indonesia’s anniversary
never open the box, she was shocked Elders believed that if the nation’s this year the nation has received two major
and frightened to discover all the bad and achievements and progress had offerings, first the bomb that exploded at
terrible. But as she was about to close the consistently improved, Indonesia would the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels
box again, something different emerged. have become an even greater nation. in Jakarta last month and secondly
Something small yet bright, and of much But all seemed lost. Indonesia has a somewhat democratically elected
importance. Hope. now fallen behind India and Japan, president. The first is part of the failure and
This Greek mythology tale suddenly currently two of Asia’s most developed pessimism of looking into the future; the
came into my thoughts as I contemplated nations. Despite the fact that India went second is part of a hope of the people for
the fact that this nation is soon through much turmoil with the formation a better life.
approaching its Independence Day of Pakistan and Japan faced the atomic Indeed many negative things have
Anniversary. On August 17, Indonesia sees destruction of two of its major cities in happened, but lest we forget that there is
its 64th year of independence, no longer 1945, both have progressed well. also a little positive on the other side. And
a young age for a nation’s progress. With Furthermore, Indonesia was staggered my sudden recollection of Pandora’s Box
the movement of time, people hope for more with negative labels such as one of led me to see that we’ll always be able
maturity and success, and this defines the countries with significantly high levels to see a brighter side, and that we can
a new hope for the development of the of corruption, human rights abuse, as well determine our own fate.
nation. But has Indonesia really advanced as low income per capita among its people Dirgahayu Indonesia, long live
much in these 64 years? in regards to the minimum guideline for Indonesia. May the best come to this
After gaining independence in 1955, achieving a democracy. nation and its enduring people. ■
Indonesia was seen as a great and Also dire are the real conditions of the Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
FOURTH
FUN ‘N
CULTURAL
EVENT
T
he Sanur Village Festival as sporting and culinary events, all held in
was established by the a five-day fun-packed timeframe.
Yayasan Pembangunan Last year, the SVF 2008 continued the
Sanur, a local community festivities in the same area and aimed to
foundation, in an effort play up its part in environmental awareness
to rehabilitate the image with a green theme that dominated the
of Sanur as one of the first tourism highlights of the year’s event. ’Go Green’
destinations in Bali, with various creative was the catchphrase, with several events
and fun-filled activities combined into a in direct correlation to the environmental
five-day event within the Sanur area. theme such as coral reef preservation,
The second SVF was held from August fun biking, and many other highlights that
15-19 the following year, maintaining its continued the tradition of the Sanur Village
initial venue and carrying the theme “The Festivals.
New Spirit of Heritage”, with a variety of And its return this year sees a change
cultural and artistic performances as well of theme and color - from green to blue,
with the kites equipped with fireworks. competition is a new highlight as well as been its thought-provoking educational
Beach Games include a Jukung the new Bali Strongest Man competition, displays and interactive activities for
(traditional Balinese fishing boat) parade, which surely will be a must see. both adults and children, which strongly
which will be 7 kilometers long with the You will find and taste many kinds reinforce each annual theme. ‘Marine Life’
starting point at Mertasari and continuing of food, including Balinese, Italian, is this year’s core topic and naturally the
to the Serangan Island then back to the Mediterranean, Indian, and even Russian focus is on the ocean and the connectivity
finish line at Mertasari Beach. A mixture during the Bazaar and Food Festival on between the sea and human behavior that
of modern water sports includes sailing Mertasari. take place on land and affect the long term
competitions, wind surfing, fishing, and A fundamental component of the Sanur health of our seas, specifically pollution
other varieties of water sports. A fishing Village Festival from its very beginning has and litter.
N
owadays spa clients don’t have to spend a
fortune to have their bodies pampered and
their souls re-spirited and rejuvenated. For
after all, to have a high quality, five-star spa
treatment spa-goers do not have to go to a
renowned resort in a remote secluded venue,
that to go there would mean that they have to stay overnight. So
given the mushrooming amount of spa centers, especially in Bali,
how do spa goers make a smart decision when choosing a spa?
Talaga Spa has the answers, as the finest boutique day spa
ever. But what exactly is it that distinguishes Talaga from the
other spas?
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The masseuses at Talaga do not only give you body treatment,
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I
ndonesians remember him as
FOUNDING
only one name. Sukarno was the
son of a Javanese primary school
teacher, an aristocrat named Raden
Soekemi Sosrodihardjo and his Balinese
FATHER
wife Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai from the
Buleleng regency, and was born Kusno
Sosrodihardjo in Blitar, East Java on June
6, 1901. He died in Jakarta on June 21,
1970 at the age of 69. Much of his life
story can be found at the Ndalem Gebang,
the home of Bung Karno’s parents.
Ndalem Gebang is located on Jalan clearly reminiscent of the Dutch colonial Balai Kesenian to the right of the main
Sultan Agung No. 69 in the town of era. It is unclear exactly when R. Soekeni building, which was frequented by the
Blitar, just 2 kilometers south of the burial Sosrodihardjo and Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai many artists who occasionally throw in
complex that happens to be Bung Karno’s first settled, but the structure itself traces their appreciation of various art forms.
final resting place. Bung Karno grew up back to the year 1914, and his parents Once, a complete gamelan set together
in the Ndalem Gebang house up until moved in from the town of Mojokerto when with a wayang kulit shadow puppet
his teen years. An annual is event held in Bung Karno was a student at the Hogere collection was placed there where it served
his honor known as ‘Haul Bung Karno’, Burger School (HBS) in Surabaya. as a common venue for shadow plays
which commemorates his birthday each Built on over two hectares, it comprises during the lifetime of Soekarmini Wardoyo.
June 6, and tourists and the masses a main building with five bedrooms. Ibu The hall perhaps is also the only such
flock to the site together. Various local art Wardoyo, the mother-in-law of Soekarmini, existing building in the town of Blitar. And
performances are held also and add to Bung Karno’s elder brother, occupied a Bung Karno himself once puppeteered in
the festivities. room located behind the main building. a play there.
The structure of Ndalem Gebang is There is also a performing arts hall or But nowadays, the hall is scarcely
used. The gamelan, together with the The PETA PETA Daidan Blitar with its valor, stood
wayang collections, are no longer here, but Pembela Tanah Air (PETA) was a military up against the Japanese when WWII
according to the keeper or sang juru kunci, unit formed by Japan as a voluntary spread over Asia. In other words, the
the items are said to be well kept by Bung troop during the Japanese occupation of resistance translated into Indonesia aiming
Karno’s son, Guruh. Indonesia, on October 3, 1943. Training of towards Independence.
Behind the Balai Kesenian is the the PETA troops was focused in the Bogor Shodanco Supriyadi, who was the
caretaker’s room, adjacent to a garage, military complex in West Java, which forerunner of the resistance, witnessed
where a black Mercedes-Benz 190 is was named Jawa Bo-ei Giyugun Kanbu the lowest point in his people’s
parked. The locals there say the vehicle was Resentai. Several figures that once were in suffering. Poverty, starvation and the
almost always used by Bung Karno on his PETA included former president Suharto misery of the Indonesian people were
trips to Blitar, and was actually Wardoyo’s. and General Sudirman. Ex-PETA troopers the central grounds for the nation’s
At the front of the Gebang are flagpoles became important elements in the further drive for independence. The Romusha,
in preserved condition. Only several formation of the Indonesian National Army, which mobilized the Indonesian people
required maintenance, involving restoration from Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) for Japanese interests, sparked the
of the ceramic coatings. A very old pala or since the evolution from People’s Security nationalism of Shodanco Supriyadi and
nutmeg tree and a large tree known as the Agency or Badan Keamanan Rakyat that of his comrades at the PETA Blitar
Pohon Rindang that, according the keeper, (BKR), Tentara Keamanan Rakyat (TKR), headquarters.
was planted around 1970, provides ample Tentara Keselamatan Rakyat, and the The patriotism of Supriyadi in carrying
shade until now. Tentara Republik Indonesia (TRI). out his actions opened the world’s eyes to
the valor of the Indonesians in resistance is the village of Desa Krisik, in the area of Seven standing statues portray raging
against a foreign force, on their own the Blitar regency that borders the regency facial expressions during the resistance
without foreign external support. of Malang. There is a Japanese cave that that occurred at dawn on February 14,
Although the resistance went on for was built by the Japanese with the aid of 1945.
only a few hours and was suppressed by the PETA troops and the Romusha, as a Cindy Adams tells in her book
the Japanese, the Japanese were quite defensive cave to anticipate battles against Penyambung Lidah Rakyat Indonesia, a
surprised and took every step to cover up the Allied Forces. biography of the late Bung Karno, that
any information concerning the event for The beaches of Pantai Tambak, Pantai also on February 14, 1945, Supriyadi and
fear that it might inspire the patriotism of Jolosutro, and Pantai Serang in Southern his comrades engaged in discussions
the Daidan PETA in other places. Blitar were also locations where the PETA with Bung Karno at the Ndalem Gebang
PETA Blitar is a phenomenon, in Blitar troops built fortresses and trained. about the plans leading up to the event.
that it was about the courage of the These were also where they witnessed They approached Bung Karno due to
Japanese-educated troops who stood up hundreds of Romusha enduring forced his capacity as a national figure and
to their masters, which had never before labor until their death. also as the leader of PUTERA (Pusat
happened in all of Japanese occupied At the PETA Troop Headquarters on Tenaga Rakyat), a national propaganda
Southeast Asia and Eastern Asia. The Jalan Shodanco Supriyadi in Blitar, one institution that mobilized indigenous
historical location that played witness to can find the former bedrooms of the late people’s support for Japan. At the time,
the Daidan Blitar resistance can be found Supriyadi, the PETA troop’s pantries, Bung Karno was about to visit his mother,
in Blitar and its surroundings. Once such and the majestic PETA Blitar Monument. who was just brought by Wardoyo, Bung
The Library
The Bung Karno library, the first
presidential library in Indonesia, keeps
books, photo collections, and films. Its
establishment was meant to be a place
to preserve the thoughts of Bung Karno,
especially for future generations. ■
HOTEL INDONESIA
KEMPINSKI This historical hotel portrays modern-day Indonesia
without forgetting to uphold its traditional values.
I
n 1962, Indonesia’s first President gigantically-scaled building of 25,082 important took place. Cultural activities,
Soekarno inaugurated the nation’s first meter square, and dressed it as the musical, and theatrical performances were
international standard hotel as part most fashionable Grande Dame of the staged there, becoming the launching pad
of his Lighthouse Project, the Hotel era. It was modern, it was efficient, and for icons like the great filmmaker Teguh
Indonesia. It was the spearhead of it endorsed West Sumatran elements Karya, actor Slamet Rahardjo, and actress
his ambitious plan to give the whole blended in Art Deco nuance. The Rima Melati.
country a global façade. The wave of President, an architect himself, personally When I stayed there in 1999, the hotel
momentum it was riding was the 4th Asian supervised the construction of the hotel did not show even the tiniest bit of this
Games. The hotel hosted regional athletes, that boasted a 15-storey Ramayana Wing historical grandeur. The receptionists were
officials, international observers, and state and an 8-storey Ganesha Wing, and not smiling, the carpets were damp, the
guests. From the horizontal T-shaped managed to fill it with the best artwork by curtains were torn and the bathtub leaking,
hotel, information about Indonesian renowned local and international artists. and I found expired chocolate bars in the
tourism was spread globally. Without a doubt, Hotel Indonesia fridge. The broken fridge. Was its state
American architects Abel Sorensen became not only the best hotel in the coincidentally related to the phase the whole
and his wife Wendy designed the then country but the one where everything country was facing after the 1998 tragedy
and the fall of second President Soeharto? 512 square meter Presidential Suite with Lounge and you will feel like a model on
The year 2004 marked a new turn. It bulletproof glass windows. It is now a hotel a dramatic runway. Join an intimate event
was the year badminton athlete Taufik with a modern gym, exquisite spa, ultra- in the Bali Room and you will witness the
Hidayat scored a gold medal in the lavish Casa D’Oro Italian dining room, and finest of the Indonesian lifestyle. Hang out
Summer Olympic in Athens, Greece. It a 3,000 square meter Kempinski Grand in the Pavilion Ramayana Bar & Lounge
was the year President Susilo Bambang Ballroom dressed with Swarovski crystals. surrounded by the pool, and you will feel
Yudhoyono won the election. And, it Hotel Indonesia Kempinski is now like this is exactly the place where you
was the year Hotel Indonesia started to carrying on the original ambition of putting belong.
undergo a major renovation. Indonesia on the global map. It will Moving forward never means leaving
Fast forward to May 19, 2009. The introduce the new face of the country – the the authentic tradition behind. The new
hotel is now managed by Kempinski modern, lavish, and contemporary one. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski is still the place
– Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Hirsch Bedner Associates applied forward- where you can see the most sophisticated
known for its specialty in managing thinking style into the exterior, interior, and art collection throughout the property.
heritage properties – and so the Hotel public area design. A rare Dewi Sri sculpture by Trubus
Indonesia kicked off to a brand new and The glass-walled lobby gives a fresh, welcomes the guests in the hotel’s front
grand beginning. It is now a hotel with airy, and roomy atmosphere lit naturally yard. Meanwhile in the right wall of the
289 spacious rooms and suites ranging by the sunlight during the day. Walk main lobby a 24x3 meter stone-carved
from 68 square meters to a humongous through the corridor in the Lobby Nirwana relief created by Yogyakarta-based Sela
DELICIOUS
AUGUST LINEUP
Gran Melia Jakarta presents its food and beverage
promotion for the month of August. The Café Gran Via
celebrates Independence Day, showcasing a wide array
of Indonesian culinary diversity by Chef Babe Sukijo,
available for lunch or dinner at Rp. 168,000++ per person.
The Lobby Lounge features an Ice Cream Delight for you
to scoop up to your heart’s content. Enjoy their famous
homemade sundaes or a refreshing ice cream with an array
of mouthwatering toppings and sprinkles for Rp. 75,000++.
Colvmbvs Fine Dining presents their Seafood & Wine
Explorer from August 15 – 27, which features seafood
delights accompanied by world-class wine collections. The
Explorer is Rp. 398,000++ per person inclusive of free flow
soft drinks, wines, beer and juices. The Tien Chao Chinese
Restaurant features its Sapo Special Treat starting from
Rp. 158,000++ per portion. El Bombon offers Tiramisu with
A Twist, a layered delight and the surprise of chocolate,
ogura, cappuccino and green tea flavors starting from
Rp. 220,000 nett per cake.
Gran Meliá Jakarta
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X - O, Kuningan, Jakarta
(021) 526-8080; www.granmeliajakarta.com
COOPERATIVES ‘N
COMMUNICATIONS
In conjunction with Indonesia’s 62nd National
Cooperatives Day commemoration that was on July 12,
Telkomsel introduced its T-Remitt program for cooperatives
in East Java. The service was carried out in cooperation
with village unit cooperatives (Puskud) in East Java in
efforts to provide broader telecommunications services for
cooperatives all over Indonesia. The T-Remitt service was
the implementation of a previous collaboration in which
Telkomsel together with the cooperatives department
reached an agreement to introduce Koperasi Community,
T-Cash & T-Remitt, Push Email, and other services in
developing cooperatives communications in Universal
Service Obligation areas. T-Remitt is a service that enables
customers to conduct transfers much more efficiently.
The service is being used by Indonesians overseas for
transferring money to their families in Indonesia, and INTIMATE HORIZON
withdrawals can be done through the Village Cooperatives Celebrating the reopening of its Horizon Club Lounge, the
Units, as fast as sending an SMS. www.telkomsel.com Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta offers guests an Intimate Horizon
Experience package valid through September 30. Guests may
stay in a Horizon Club room for USD 220++ per night for single
occupancy or USD 235++ per night for double occupancy. In
addition, the package includes a set dinner at the hotel’s Italian
restaurant – Rosso Restaurant and Lounge – for two persons and
a massage treatment at 30% off per person. Guests also enjoy free
access to the Horizon Club Lounge and its exclusive facilities.
The Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta reopened its Horizon Club
Lounge in June. After going through an extensive refurbishment
and renovation for over four months, the Horizon Club Lounge
is now a spacious 660 square meter facility, which makes it the
largest executive lounge of its kind in the city. Capable of seating
145 people, the lounge has a separate smoking section for the
convenience of guests. Four meeting rooms are available as well,
seating six to 10 people.
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
(021) 570-7440; www.shangri-la.com
SUMBAWA SUCCESS
Billabong’s Raditya Rhondi takes the win at the
Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009. The last day
of the Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009 on June
29 saw two Billabong team riders progress to the
final. The reigning champion Rahtu Suargita was
up against Raditya Rhondi, one of Indonesia’s
most exciting up and coming young surfers,
in a thrilling final heat. Raditya scored a nearly
perfect 9.25 of a possible 10 to lock in his victory.
Raditya walked away with Rp. 20 million in cash
and 3,500 ISC points that put him in a great
position in the Indonesian pro circuit rankings.
www.billabong.com, www.isctour.com
COLOUR WINDOWS
Gaya Art Space presents an exhibition featuring the paintings of Peter
Dittmar through August 30. The great pioneers of abstraction of the early
20th century were enthralled by philosophical and mystical concerns.
Abstraction was the visual formulation of a spiritual quest, and it is in
this same vein that Peter Dittmar believes, evoking Hindu-Buddhist
cosmological symbols. Dittmar’s latest artworks arrive at a different phase
of the quest, as he says he follows the Golden Section, also known as
FRAMES IN BETWEEN ‘Divine Proportions’, combined with a sophisticated play of tonal coloration
that takes us ever deeper into the ultimate stillness/void.
Biasa Artspace ‘The Frames in Between’, an exhibition Gaya Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud
of paintings by Kirsty Ludbrook. Kirsty is an artist who (0361) 979-252; www.gayafusion.com
found freedom and the ability to express within and
under the influence of the engaging culture, which one
cannot help but be fascinated by. Interested in the
ways we attain knowledge of ourselves, ‘The Frames
ARCHETYPES
in Between’ explores the simple moments of reflection Ganesha Gallery presents
in which understanding comes to us - the undrawn ‘Archetypes,’ an exhibition
frames in a storyboard. The work is delicate yet bold, featuring the works of Made
embroidery and manga, the unlikely matched techniques Wianta. In ‘Archetypes’, Wianta
used in large-scale silk artworks. ‘The Frames in returns to his roots - the elemental
Between’ is curated by Dominique Lora and runs through building blocks of vision - but
August 16. Biasa Artspace, Jl. Raya Seminyak 34 with a new sophistication and
(0361) 847-5766; www.biasaart.com experience. These canvasses
are dominated by the cubes,
lines and rectangles that are
the distinct mark of human
intervention in nature.
Ganesha Gallery
(0361) 701-010
OCEAN BOUND
Bali Hai Cruises together with the Kurma Asih Foundation introduced its new
environmental responsibility effort through the Adopt a Sea Turtle campaign by inviting
members of the tourism industry to join in on one of its Sea Turtle Release Cruises. Ketut
Sarjana Putra, the marine program director for Conservation International Indonesia, gave
a presentation on ‘Best Practices on Turtle Conservation Management in Bali’ before the
participants headed off to the other side of Lembongan Island to send their baby turtles
out to sea. Bali Hai Cruises, Benoa Harbor, Bali; (0361) 720-331
DAZZLE ‘N PEARLS
InterContinental Bali Resort
unveiled its new Jivana Villa on July 3.
Jivana Villa, the resort’s most prestigious
accommodation, was launched with a
stylish celebration for selected media
representatives and travel associates. COOK, COOKIE, CLASS
The evening was themed ‘Dazzling White Fonterra Brands Indonesia brought Jean Francois
with a Touch of Pearl’ and the villa was Arnaud and Bruno Casassus in to give a “lesson” via a
decorated accordingly with flickering pastry master class on July 17 at The Patra Hotel. They
candles and pristine flower arrangements. talked about pastry trends, demonstrating and displaying
Following cocktails, guests were asked some pastry recipes. Chefs as well as F&B hotel and
to gather on the terrace around the pool restaurant staff in Bali attended this class. Jean Francois
and partake in a symbolic blessing by Arnaud is an expert pastry consultant with Hospitality and
floating candles and flowers on the pool Tourism Consulting (HTC) in Asia and conducts pastry
for prosperity. classes under the French Culinary School in Asia (FCSIA).
InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan
Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, (0361) 701-888;
www.intercontinental.com
INDIAN INSIGHT
The Queens of India Restaurant invited
VENEZUELAN FLAVORED
media and travel agents and introduced them The Westin Resort Nusa Dua celebrated
to its newly opened restaurant addition located Venezuelan cuisine with a visit by celebrity chef Tamara
at the front of the Bali Dynasty Resort in Kuta. Rodriquez from July 9 through July 13. During her stay
Hosting the event was Puneet and Neeta in Bali, Chef Tamara combined Venezuelan cocoa with
Malhotra, who also used the opportunity to savory dishes that blended Portuguese, French and
introduce the new Head of the Indian Cultural Caribbean influences. A special cooking class was
Center in Bali, Mr. Bhuvneshwar Sharma. featured that included a Venezuelan lunch at the Ikan
Queen’s of India, Bali Dynasty Resort, Beachfront Restaurant.
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, South Kuta The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, (0361) 771-906
(0361) 756-988; bali.queenstandoor.com www.westin.com/bali
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HOTELHIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur Hotel is
situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes from
many great tourist activities and attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International
Airport, 20 minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping area, 10 minutes
drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud.
CONTACT: Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Telp: (0361) 283286; Fax.(0361)283017
Email: sales@mentarisanur.com; Website: www.mentarisanur.com
LOCATION: The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes
drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic
centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.
CONTACTS: Jl. Legian 83A, Legian, Tel: (0361) 754-082, Fax. (0361) 750-792
E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com; Website: www.maxi-hotel.com
FACILITIES: 96 hotel rooms, 60 spacious suites, 7 villas with private pool in each, function and
meeting rooms, Three Main swimming pools, Atma Spa, SABEEN Healthy Restaurant, Gym, Library,
Tirta Pool bar, butler services, Limousine service, LCD TV’s, Broadband Internet connection.
Honeymoon package, Meeting package, Bed and breakfast package and Photo-shoot wedding
Package.
LOCATION: 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, walking distance to beaches,
Shopping area, and Boutiques.
CONTACTS: The Haven Hotel, Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali, ph : 0361-738001
The Haven Suites & Villas, Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali, Ph: 0361-738001
Fax : 0361-738002 Sales : 0361-738008
E-mail: Info@thehavenbali.com; Website: www.thehavenbali.com
LOCATION: Situated at Bali’s famous shopping and entertainment district, Kuta, just 10 minutes
drive from Bali airport, you’ll find that the Hard Rock Hotel offers more than just comfortable
accommodation, it also blends tropical majesty with today’s modern luxury.
CONTACTS: Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pandai Mas, Kuta. Tel: (0361) 761-869
E-mail: rock@hardrockhotels.net; Website: www.hardrockhotels.net
“OISHII DESU!!”
Nikko Bail Resort & Spa once again invited
media associates to a special session of cooking
through ‘Journalists Can Cook 2: Going Japan!’
SAFE JOURNEY, TURTLE!
challenging them one more time to drop the pens E.R. Tours’ Pamela Bathgate is pictured above
and pads and pick up the pans and pots in another on one of Bali Hai Cruises’s recent Save the Turtles
cooking session with Nikko’s Japanese Chef Programs, ‘adopting’ a sea turtle before releasing
Masayasu Haruyama. The fun and unique activity took it onto the beach and letting it paddle out into the
place on July 16, and was followed by indulging in ocean.
their own creations. Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Nusa E.R.Tours, Jl Tirta Ening 9x Sanur, Bali
Dua Selatan, (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com (0361) 289-023; www.ertours.com
“EST ARRIVÉ’
ON A RIVERVIEW... NewspaperDirect Bali officially launched the
latest addition of the most popular sports daily
Management, staff and media including L’Equipe during the annual national Bastille Day
General Manager Sebastien Menesguen and the celebration held by the French Consulate in Bali at
President Director of Tauzia Managemen, Marc the Holiday Inn Baruna Bali on July 17, the ‘French
Steinmeyer (pictured above) recently gathered at Revolution’. NewspaperDirect in Indonesia fills a gap
the newly launched Harris Hotel & Residences in the facilities for resident foreigners and tourists
Riverview Kuta. alike, which was long sought after.
Harris Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta Further information check
(0361) 761-007; www.harris-riverview-bali.com www.newspaperdirect-bali.com
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SEE&SEEN
THIRD
TRIUMPHS
Over 326 athletes from 26 countries swam,
cycled and ran in Bali on June 28 in the 3rd MRA Bali
International Triathlon. Professional Australian triathlete
Luke McKenzie returned to take the win, covering the
1.5 km swim, 750 meter beach run, 40 km bike ride
through the hills of the Ungasan peninsula, and a 10
km run though the village of Jimbaran in only 2:10:15.
In the individual triathlete division, second to Luke’s first
was claimed by Swede Fredrick Nus Cruneberg who
clocked a time of 2:13:57, followed by Australian Kyle
James Gear with a time of 2:23:15 in third place. The
top Indonesian time was turned in by Kadri Regar who
placed 8th with a time of 2:29:31. The top performance
turned in by a female triathlete was 2:36.39, recorded by
Australian Michele Ann Gailey who placed 14th overall.
Winning a special cash prize presented by the Bali
Hotel Association, the best 3-member team was from
the Kartika Plaza Hotel, who completed the entire race
in 2:28:43 followed in second-place by the Bali Trail
Blazers Team at 2:26:43. Held simultaneously with the
main triathlon event was the 5 km fun run.
Check out the complete results at
www.balitriathlon.com
UPCOMING LUNCHES AT
THE BEST VENUES IN BALI
The 150 members of Skal Bali meet monthly
for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking
and an opportunity to bond and get to know
industry colleagues. On the calendar are:
August 7th - Bali Dynasty Resort – Golden
Lotus - Kuta
August 28 - The Laguna - Nusa Dua with
SKAL President Hulya Aslantas
October 2 - The Samaya - Seminyak
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Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510 BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766;
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: 286-406 fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. ■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR:
E-mail: consul @dps.centrin.net.id Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.
■ AIRPORT OPERATOR: required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur easily become infected in the tropics. Treat
Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 them immediately. ■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA:
■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Email: dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended.
Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except
Ngurah Rai International Aiprort ■ HUNGARY: at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants ■ MUSEUM NEKA: Tel: (0361) 975-074,
Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. is safe. Protect yourself from the intense 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud
Tel: (0361) 287-701 Fax: 287-456 equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and open daily 9 am - 5 pm.
■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id a hat.
Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: 768-369 AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases ■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN:
■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud
■ ROYAL BRUNEI: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran have multiple partners from around the world. Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com
Tel: (0361) 757-292 Tel: (0361) 701-005 They are not checked for sexually transmitted
E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, ■ MUSEUM RUDANA:
■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES: available over the counter at pharmacies. Tel: (0361) 975-779,
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport ■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud.
Tel: (0361) 768-388, Fax: 768-383 Tel: (0361) 227-628; Fax: 265-066 HOSPITAL
■ MUSEUM SUBAK: Tel: (0361) 810-315,
■ GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.
Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: 226-298 Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon Contact your consulate.
24-hour access: 08071-807-807 Tel: (0361) 223-266 TELECOM-
E-mail: yudhara@astinatravel.com ■ BIMC HOSPITAL: MUNICATIONS
■ MERPATI: Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Provides medical attention for emergencies and
Tel: (0361) 235-358 ■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the Kuta- ■ CELLULAR SERVICES
Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 127, KutaTel: (0361) 751-517, Fax: 752-777 Sanur-Nusa Dua roundabout. Indonesia applies GSM (Global Services
Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 E-mail: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Tel: (0361) 761-263. for Mobiles). You can purchase prepaid
calling cards at lower cost than calling on your
■ MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza ■ NORWAY & DENMARK: Mimpi Resorts, ■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC: home card. Major Service Providers
Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Jimbaran, Tel: (0361) 701070 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, are Telkomsel, Satelindo, Pro XL and
Reservation Call center 08041234567 E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com medical evacuation, multilingual staff. Indosat. Look for kiosks and outlet signs or
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361. banners with product variants and
■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: ■ SLOVAKIA: Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: 710-515. brand markings.
Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118
Tel: (0361) 426171; Fax: 426-477 ■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT ■ TELKOMSEL
■ THAI INTERNATIONAL: Grand Bali Beach E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, The major GSM provider, Telkomsel, is
Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15. reputed to have the widest national coverage
■ SPAIN: Jl.Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan area, minimizing connection and signal relay
■ QATAR AIRWAYS: Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel: (0361) 975-736 ■ KASIH IBU HOSPITAL: (Private Hospital) inconvenience.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Fax: 975-726; E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id 24-hour emergency traumatology unit, maternity Graha Telkomsel, Jl. Diponegoro 134
Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. center, complete facilities and a full list of Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 228-811.
Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai ■ SWEDEN & FINLAND: specialists, Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar.
International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Jl. Segara Ayu (Segara Village Hotel) Tel: (0361) 223-036; Fax: 238-690 TOURIST
Fax: 760-275 Tel: (0361) 288-407, Fax: 287-242 Email: marketing@kasihibu.co.id INFORMATION
E-mail: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id www.kasihibu.co.id
■ DEPARTURE ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. ■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: MUSEUMS INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)
A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta A one-stop tourist information complex of
required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 30,000. Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: 754-457 ■ ABIAN KAPAS: Tel: (0361) 227-176 ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,
Residents pay an additional Rp. 2.5 million E-mail: swisscon@telkom.net East Denpasar. Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central
Fiscal tax for international departures, whereas Java, East Java, Jogjakarta.
holders of official tax registration (NPWP) ■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, ■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA): Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361
numbers are Fiscal tax-exempt. Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 233-605 Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Tel: (0361) 766-188
Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm.
■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL
CONSULATES HEALTH & ■ ANTONIO BLANCO: Tel: (0361) 975-502, AIRPORT: Tel: (0361) 751-011
MEDICAL 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm.
■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM
Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a ■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: OFFICE: Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: 221-195 lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 Tel: (0361) 756-175/76
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. pm weekdays.
www.dfat.gov.au For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE:
eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related ■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar
■ BRITAIN: Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar infections. A fever along with symptoms LIBRARY: Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Tel: (0361) 222-387
80227. Tel: (0361) 270-601 Fax: 270-570 requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics. Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday,
E-mail: tamarin@dps.centrin.net.id Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends. ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION
drinks under various brand names are widely OFFICE: Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja
■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 available and are known to replenish body ■ GALLERY SENIWATI: Jl. Ubud Raya, Tel: (0362) 251-41
Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: 286-408 hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485
E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION
avoid fruits and spicy foods. ■ MUSEUM BALI: Tel: (0361) 235-059, SERVICE: Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar
■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.