21May2013
Bali Update
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Spa & Wellness
May brings to mind the joy of flowers, the promise of sun, for those in the northern hemisphere, and for those in the Southern climes the onset of winter, but here in the magical tropical temperatures of Bali May brings us the end of the wet season, the end of the old year, Nyepi is behind us and the New Year preparations complete. Now it is time to start the journey into the next phase of the seasons, the clouds scurry across the skies, the wind is a little fresher and the rice in the fields is being harvested...
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Soapbox by Alistair Speirs
The “Indonesianisation” of Bali
Welcome to Bali. I really hope you have a great stay and enjoy some good interactions with the local people who are very charming and welcoming. But when you are speaking to them, especially for the first time, don’t assume they are Balinese. Better ask them where they are from first. Indonesia comprises some 13,000 islands of which you probably have heard of the largest Sumatera, and the most populous Java, and maybe Sulawesi and Kalimantan, but there for most people (not just you!) the list stops.
Welcome Dance
Sanghyang Dedari
As night falls and a dark sky envelopes sparkling Ubud, another life is just about to begin. At one corner of Jalan Hanuman in Ubud sits Pura Penataran Kloncing temple amidst a number shops and restaurants. The front yard of the temple is utilized as a stage for cultural performing arts but this activity doesn’t sacrifice its sacredness. Here, on Sunday evenings, when the sky begins to darken, around 100 seats await audiences for a special performance of the Sanghyang Dedari dance.
Where To Go
Uluwatu Temple - Naughty Monkeys and Breathtaking Views
Uluwatu: “Ulu” means “land’s end” and “watu” means “rock”. The spot in question is literally at the southern tip of the island; where Bali’s land ends. The location is about 45 minutes drive from Nusa Dua or one and half hours drive from Kuta towards Jimbaran passing through jungle, cliff, and the vast deep blue ocean. It is a long way to go but the journey is definitely worth it. Visitors are rewarded with a magical sunset and ...
SPA
Gear Up Hair and Nails
The advantages of vacations in Bali are many but none quite so affordable and enjoyable as the ability to get truly pampered heads, fingers and toes. Delectable delicious and dazzling are the manicures, pedicures and crème bath sensations of Bali, which are well known and well loved. Since the early days BODYWORKS, on Jalan Pettitenget, have been grooming us in style, being the first to have brought in the latest trends from Europe and served them to us in their beautiful Moorish inspired salon....
CULTURE
The Fulfillment of a Vow
The atmosphere was not a happy one in Pan Koncrong’s house. His daughter was lying in bed, feverish. An old medicine man (balian) had come and muttered a few magical words. But now he was gone, and neither his prayers to the gods, nor his potions were working. The child was lying helpless on the couch. In a panic, Men Koncrong took hold of her husband’s arm, and stiffening herself an instant, she blurted out: “Oh, Jero Gede, Yen pianak tiange seger, titiang mesesaudan lakar ...
KID’S FUN
Butterfly Park
It’s getting harder and harder to catch a glimpse of a butterfly in the city. The lack of trees, flowers and plants is one obvious reason behind the decline of the butterfly population in Bali’s towns. Some children are introduced to butterflies through books or other media. In the old days we ran around chasing butterflies and trying to catch them. Nowadays, our children probably have a broader knowledge about these unique creatures, but have they ever seen them fluttering amongst the flowe...
Shopping
Indulging Spa at Home
Bali offers some unforgettable spa experiences. Indulging in a spa treatment by the beach with the gentle hush of waves lapping, or amidst the beautiful rice terraces, with the sound of gushing rivers in the background, is not only supremely relaxing but also elevates your inner self to a kind of heaven and sends you back to the world thoroughly rejuvenated. Unfortunately, you can’t bring your therapist home, but you can take home the alluring scents of the island.
WHAT TO DO
Into the Chocolate Country
Outside of the bustling South Bali there’s a vast area covering 5 regencies that, on a first glance, promises less excitement than their popular neighbors to the south. Carangsari in Gianyar may not make everyone’s list of top destinations in Bali, but if you think it lacks of actions, you’re in for a “dark” surprise. Balinese chocolate meant nothing much to me until I took on an excursion to the village of Carang Sari in Gianyar, which was both fun and eye-opening. I eat chocolate when I’m bore...
DINING
Ubud Lite When It’s Time For A Change
Ubud, Bali’s capital of alternative living, of all things healthy and yoga, has plenty of life-giving eating options. Don’t miss them. You would be doing yourself a service. Look at the devotees. They are slim, healthy, toned and maybe only a tad fanatical. The yoga lifestyle mixes with a certain food style and huge restraint is needed for anything, which may be considered enjoyable. How does Parma ham, juicy steak, fried pork fit into this picture?
NIGHTLIFE
Double Six’ Coolest
The Double Six street in Seminyak has long been a favorite destination for lively after dark entertainment with its long row of glitzy bars and restaurants. Yet the one which arguably commands the most attention in the strip nowadays is the rather subtle establishment on the corner of Jalan Arjuna and Jalan Double Six, Cocoon Beach Club Bali. The earlier impression of the subtlety quickly justified upon entering the spacious lobby with high ceiling, covered with white-washed wood panels. The ba...
SECRET BALI
Bali is Full of Secrets
Bali is full of secrets - secret symbols, secret places, secret ceremonies and secret esoteric knowledge that few foreigners will ever be party to. Some secrets are fun, some healthy, and some downright beautiful. While you are in Bali, take time out to discover some of the secrets that may lie just beneath the surface... you can find them everywhere. Secret Bali can also be healthy Bali. Traditional Balinese people still know the secrets of herbs, and the powers of dozens of ...
Potrait of an Artist
Mangku Muriati Mura
Born 1967, lives and works in Kamasan, Klungkung. The blood and soul of the famous traditional painter Mangku Mura (1920 – 1999) arises true in his daughter Mangku Muriati Mura (Mangku). After graduating in History of Art at the Udayana University of Denpasar, Mangku was given the opportunity to become a teacher at the Institute of Art in Bali. Her father convinced her that she had a different mission in life; to become a traditional painter and a Balinese Priest, just like him.
Wellness
For The Love of Black
With great new arms and a new attitude, it’s time to indulge in some dark chocolate, the darker the better! Everyone loves chocolate. It’s delicious and makes you feel good. But make it black! The good news is that there is no need for it to be a guilty pleasure. Dark chocolate is fully loaded with antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols (which are said to enhance and lengthen your life!) In fact, antioxidants help protect the body from aging, caused by those pesky free radicals that seem to be...
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