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33 New Year,
New Me
34 Detox Fix
36 Enrich Your Life with
New Hobbies
38 The Art of Positive
Thinking
40 Top New Year’s
Resolution: Lose
Weight
JANUARY | 2015
Contents
6Soapbox
10 Calendar of Events
89OPINION
13ENLIGHTENMENT
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Putu Sayoga & The Fragile Shore
A Morning with Ananda Sukarlan
Tee Time
Premium-Class Residence
NOW! PEOPLE
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Get “Cocoon-ed”
Don’t Get Your Heart Broken!
Oasis of Calm
Art: Indonesia’s History of Fruits, Carved in Stone
Movies: Old Dogs, New Tricks
Music: The Halo Effect
Made in Indonesia: Anastasia Endah Wulandari :
Turning Passion into Business
100 JIS Peduli - Vietnam : Travel Back in Time
105FAMILY
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Explore Jakarta: Exploring Sunda Kelapa
Learn How To: Learn a New Skill
Home: Objects of Desire
Home: New Heights of Luxury
51DINING
115TRAVEL
52 Indonesian Food Hero
54 High Tea or Rock the Night Away?
56 The Language of Coffee at ABCD
58 C’est Tres Authentique!
60 Slices of Heaven On A Plate
62 No Monkey Business
64 Shaken, Not Stirred
65Deli-Delicious
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
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Jakarta is Great
Three Reasons Not To Make A New Year’s Resolution
Reflecting on Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage
A Day at POD
Mozaic Innovations
Refresh & Refuel
Travel Diaries
On Cover:
Graphic by Sudigdo
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Australia in Indonesia
Meeting the Man Behind CCAI
Neighbors in Business
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NEW BEGINNINGS
A new year is always a great time for making
changes. It’s that psychological moment when
you can think “OK let’s make things better
this year”. One way to do that is by making
New Year Resolutions, and we were lucky
enough to sit down with Jakarta City and hear
its resolutions last week (see page 42). But
having good intentions is simply not enough.
There has to be a total change in attitude and
behaviour otherwise it will not work... and
probably needs outside expert help as well!
Wishing all
of our loyal
readers
a very
happy and
prosperous
2015!
If you go to a driving range you will see lots of
very well intentioned men swinging furiously
in a bid to improve their game. The problem
is most of them are practicing the wrong things, reinforcing their mistakes in
stance, grip and swing rather than improving them! They need professional help
and with the pro watching and making adjustments they quickly get better.
Funch!
Fun Sunday Brunch at Sailendra
Our culinary brigade is ready to take you on an enticing culinary
journey of Sunday Brunch. Experience a vast selection of
restaurant, Sailendra. Join us on Sunday, from 11:30 – 2:30 pm.
For more info, please call 021 5798 8889.
That’s what’s needed at the highest levels of government, but most of all at the
lowest levels where bad practices, bad attitudes, lack of education and lack of
training abound. Where caring for the customer (that’s everyone, the ordinary
citizens who pay the taxes..!) is not even a consideration. And it can be done. The
state banks, when they went public, made the change, and today the front office
service in BNI, Mandiri and Bank Rakyat is excellent. Kantor Pos is following in
this track too.
As I once said when I was part of a team
proposing new strategies for National
Tourism “we will never win an F1 race by
repairing the Kijang again”. We need to start
again with a new plan, a bold and ambitious
one at that, one which says “I will do better
than anyone else in Asia, but I will do it the
right way”. Let’s not accept the mediocrity
of compromise that the politicians seem to
think is acceptable. Let’s aim for the stars,
so even if we fail we will still be flying, not
just crawling along in the slow lane as we are
now.
Happy New Year to you all. And here’s to
a very hard working and very committed
future!
Alistair Speirs
New Year, New Me
We now celebrate the end of
one year and the beginning of
the next. And at this time, we
humans often ‘indulge’ in some
promise making; New Year
Resolutions.
Here are the top 10 New Year
Resolutions.
1. Spend More Time with Family
& Friends 2. Get Fitter 3. Lose
Weight 4. Quit Smoking 5.
Enjoy Life More 6. Quit Drinking
7. Get Out of Debt 8. Learn
Something New 9. Help Others
10. Get Organized (source www.pittsburgh.about.com/od/
holidays/tp/resolutions.htm)
We humans make promises
because God makes promises.
God keeps his promises. Will
you?
Think on it.
Rev. Ian Hadfield, Vicar All Saints Church
www.allsaintsjakarta.com
Jl. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E.1.2 No. 1&2, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
Tel. 62.21 5798 8888 Fax. 62.21 5798 8833 marriott.com/jktjw
our
contributors
Amir Sidharta – Amir Sidharta graduated from the University
of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. He continued
his studies in Museology at George Washington University on a
Fulbright Grant. He is currently the Curator/Director of the Museum
Universitas Pelita Harapan (U.P.H) and a lecturer of architecture at
U.P.H. In 2005, he established Sidharta Auctioneer. His writings and
photographs have appeared in a number of newspapers, as well as
in literary magazines and professional journals.
Craig Money – Craig Money is a music critic. Since childhood,
he has amassed a collection spanning eras and enjoys decoding
the history, culture and narrative arc of modern music. Born in
Australia (Dec 24, 1977), raised in Indonesia and residing in both
ever since, he has been chasing music across the globe and writing
since 1998. Craig firmly believes that we should embrace music as
the soundtrack of our lives—one song at a time.
David Metcalf – David Metcalf is a resident of Bali, an author
and a professional photographer. David’s images appear monthly in
the Hidden Heritage section. Through the viewfinder, he captures
the colour, light and angles of the many fascinating indigenous
groups that live in Indonesia. David loves to cover unique festivals
and tribal ceremonies visiting many remote villages off the beaten
track in the process. For more information on David’s exhibitions
and photo tours visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.com.
Stephanie Brookes – Stephanie Brookes is an author
and travel writer who lives in Bali and covers the Hidden Heritage
section monthly. From the Gayo highlands of Aceh to windswept
remote hilltop villages in Sumbawa, her stories unravel tales of
intrigue, village myths, festivals, folklore and legends that we
hope will inspire you to get out there and travel to some of these
lesser-known places in Indonesia. See more stories on www.
travelwriter.ws
Erza S.T. – The founder of Indonesia Opera Society that
produces classical music and opera concerts, Erza S.T., also loves
travelling in wintertime. Aside from that, he is also recognised as
a prominent writer on lifestyle, art and culture, travel, design and
fashion. In addition, his love of gastronomy has made him one of
the city’s reputable food critics. Erza is definitely the type of writer
who has immense curiosity on venturing to new places or trying
new things.
John Paul – John Paul studied at the Koblenz International
Guitar Academy in Germany and Conservatorio di Musica
Domenico Cimarosa, Italy. He was recently interviewed by germanguitar.tv as a pioneer among Indonesian classical vguitarists of his
generation. Future projects include performing Rodrigo’s Concierto
de Aranjuez in Italy and Germany. Refusing to wait for fame and
wealth before helping others, he founded an annual charity concert
way back in 2011, which has since helped over 200 children stay in
and or return to school.
Made Wijaya – needs little introduction! He is a well known
figure in his beloved Bali where he has lived for many years. His
landscape designs are legendary and his award-winning column
for NOW! Jakarta, “Travel Diaries of an Amateur Photographer”
is insightful and witty. Made also writes a regular column called
“Stranger in Paradise” for our sister publication, NOW! Bali.
Petty Elliott – Petty Pandean Elliott’s fascination for food
and cookery goes back over 13 years when she began holding
modern Indonesian cooking classes for her friends in the UK. Petty
participated in the BBC Masterchef competition in 2001. In Jakarta,
she has been an active food writer for the past 10 years and thus
far has published 2 cookery books. She regularly collaborates with
leading hotels and restaurants to promote modern Indonesian food
paired with wine and local cooking ingredients.
Rizal Iwan – Rizal Iwan is a freelance writer, who spent over
a decade in advertising as a copywriter. He is now trying his luck
writing fiction. He has also been writing about film for as long as
he can remember. But no matter what kind of writing he’s doing,
or what kind of pesky deadline is chasing him, he always tries his
best to make time to watch films, believing that no matter how bad
things get, you can always turn to a good movie. Stephen Barber – Born into a rugby-loving family, Stephen
has always been passionate about the game. He played for the
University of Queensland before a 2-year stint playing in New
Zealand. In 2004, Stephen and his friends founded Indonesian Rugby.
He still remains a loyal servant of Indonesian Rugby today and was
honoured as a life member of the Union in 2013. Stephen is Head of
International Relations of Persatuan Rugby Union Indonesia and has
been NOW! Jakarta’s rugby contributor since 2008.
Susanna Tjokro – Susanna Tjokro has written articles on
topics from art to business for various magazines and newspapers.
However, shopping-related articles are her favourite assignment,
and she has a penchant for discovering out-of-the-box buys, from
bargains to big splurges well worth the extra rupiah.
She puts her findings, from unique furniture to cute eco-friendly
bags to beautiful statues in her column “Made in Indonesia”, which
she uses to promote quality Indonesian goods.
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Stephanie Brookes – Hidden Heritage
Erza S.T. – Features
John Paul – Culture
Ken Runyon – Golf
Made Wijaya – Travel
Petty Elliott – Cooking
Rizal Iwan – Movies
Stephen Barber – Rugby
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Calendar
THE BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO THIS MONTH!
JANUARY 2015
Music
Wednesday 7th
Michael Learns to Rock comes to
Jakarta
Celebrating their 25 anniversary in 2013, this multi
million album selling Danish band are coming to
Indonesia as part of their Asia wide tour to play five
concerts in five locations to promote their new album,
25: The Complete Singles. A wonderful concert not to
be missed for the diehard fans out there.
Tickets: RP. 900,000 - http://www.marygops.com/
Venue: The Foundry, no. 8 (SCBD)
th
Thursday 29
th
Bank BRI Presents Michael
Bublé Live in Jakarta
Worldwide super-star Michael Bublé is
coming to Indonesia and Jakarta for the
very first time, in partnership with Bank
BRI’s launch of their new premium credit
cards, Visa Infinite. For one night only
let this natural performer entertain you
and transport you back to the days of
Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. For more
information and tickets, visit http://www.
dyandraentertainment.com.
Price: Ranging from Platinum –
Rp.6,000,000 to Purple – Rp. 850,000
Time: 8pm
Venue: Indonesia Convention Exhibition
(ICE) BSD City, South Tangerang
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FRIDAY 30th
Depapepe Back to
Jakarta
After the successful
performance at Java Jazz
Festival 2012, Japanese Acoustic
guitar duo, Depapepe, return
to Jakarta for their solo concert
at the end of January. This
concert is part of ‘Depapepe
Asia Tour 2014-2015 KISS Live
in Indonesia’. The duo of Takuya
Miura and Yoshinari Tokuoka
will enchant audiences at Upper
Room Annex Building with
their unique and captivating
performance.
Price: Rp 800.000,- all class.
Ticket can be purchased on
www.rajakarcis.com and www.
tiket.com
Venue: Upper Room Annex
Building
Events
Saturday 17th
BWA Back to School
Quiz Night
Quiz night is back! Join the BWA
for a fun filled evening of general
knowledge questions, good food
and great company.
Venue: BWA House
For more info: events@
bwajakarta.org
Friday 30th
Java St Andrew
Society Burns Supper
Saturday 31st
AWA Mardi Gras
Save the date, keep an eye on the AWA website,
www.awajakarta.wildapricot.org/ for more
information
Venue: TBA
A great evening to round off January
and sample some famous Scottish
haggis, with entertainment from
hilarious Australian comedian
Ro Campbell, and a musical
performance from Sandy Gibbney
and Gerry Doyle. If the St Andrews
ball was anything to go by, this is an
event not to be missed!
Tickets: Rp. 1, 200,000, contact
chieftain@javastandrewsociety.
com for more information.
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel
Time: 6.30pm
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ENLIGHTENMENT
Cheers to the New Year and
another chance to get it right Oprah Winfrey
With the bright New Year of 2015 brings a
fresh perspective, a blank page, new goals
and renewed energy…
… which is why we’ve decided to try a
fresh new graphic look for our covers –
starting with our January edition.
Since 2011, we have become known for
our front covers, which are conceived
and painted by NOW! Jakarta’s Art
Director, Sudigdo. Always bold,
playful and meaningful, the original oil
paintings are auctioned off in the name
of charity at the end of the year.
This painting was used as our June
2012 cover for our “Home Away from
Home” issue and features a former
employee, Dian gazing out at Jakarta’s
iconic skyline.
To mark our 6th anniversary and bid
farewell (for now) to our beautiful
covers, we’ve chosen some of our alltime favourites for you to see on each
section opening page.
“Home Away from Home” | 130 x 180cm | oil on canvas | 2012 | June 2012 Cover
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ENLIGHTENMENT
Putu Sayoga
& The Fragile Shore
“For as fast as paradises seduce tourists, tourists reduce paradises”.
Pico Iyer
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s part of the recent Jakarta International Photo Summit last
month, Balinese photographer Putu Sayoga exhibited pieces
from his collection “The Fragile Shore,” to raise awareness
of the destruction that mass development is causing to the
coastlines of Bali. We caught up with “photography-obsessed” Putu to
find out more.
What was your inspiration for “The Fragile Shore”?
Actually this is the first part of my long term project “The Fragile
Island” about overdevelopment and ecological problems in Bali. I’m so
sad and angry to see how Bali is being ruined. This is my time to stand
up and show people what’s happening with my photography before it’s
too late. Putu’s favourite photograph from “The Fragile Shore”
“For me, this represents how locals only can watch the development
(the destruction) happening on their island. Also, it reminds me of the Cat Stevens’
song, “Where Do The Children Play,” which questions the urban sprawl of the
modern world”. Portrait of Ketut Ranggi, one of few seaweed farmers
left on Pandawa Beach.
A fisherman sleeps next to a building ruined by abrasion on Jumpai Beach. You feature several photos of seaweed
farmers. Can you explain?
The seaweed farmers are a community in
Nusa Penida who depend on seaweed as their
main source of income. However, brokers
dominate the market, keeping prices low.
Despite global demand far outweighing
natural supplies, one kilogram of seaweed
still only fetches $1 for the farmers whose
work schedule is dictated by the ebb and flow
of the tide.
Clearly, you are against the mass
development in Bali but considering
how much income tourism brings
to the island, how do you think this
development could be better managed?
Tourism brings a huge income but also
destruction to this island. We need
sustainable tourism not mass tourism. If this
kind of development continues, tourists won’t
come to Bali anymore. Instead of rice fields,
beaches and culture, they will see concrete
See more of Putu’s photos, including
his fascinating black and white
collection delving into the world of
Bali’s drag queens, on his website,
www.putusayoga.net.
City of Waves
“City of Waves” was chosen as the theme for the Jakarta
International Photo Summit, which was held last month at
the Galeri Nasional. Photograpers from all over Indonesia,
as well as Russia, Vanuatu, Australia, Brazil, USA and other
countries exhibited photos relating to all things maritime.
Issues touched on included illegal fishing, the destruction of
coral reefs and the pollution of our seas.
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forests. Like Pico Iyer writes (about Bali) in his
magnum opus Video Night in Kathmandu “For
as fast as paradises seduce tourists, tourists
reduce paradises”.
Taken in Cilincing (North Jakarta), “Irony at the End of a Bamboo
Dock”, by Yosep Arkian was used as the cover photograph for the
exhibition. It features a young girl gazing out at sea from the end of
a wooden dock. Unlike the girl who is dressed in clean, bright yellow,
the water below is murky and full of all sorts of trash and sewage.
Photographer Yosep laments the fact that the sea, which should be a
safe place for children to play, is polluted and dirty because of people’s
“deplorable behaviour”.
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ENLIGHTENMENT
A Morning with
Ananda Sukarlan
Pianist and composer Ananda Sukarlan is really quite an inspiration
as friends of the Indonesian Heritage Society discovered at an intimate
concert on Thursday,11 December at Rumah Jenggala.
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he ever comical and down-to-earth Ananda shared with an
intrigued audience his method of composing and views on
classical music as well as playing a number of his Nusantara
Rhapsodies (of which he has written 16 so far).
Ananda also shared the touching story of meeting former President, B.J.
Habibie, and being commissioned to write “In Memorium Ainun Habibie,”
a chamber symphony to honour the memory of Habibie’s much adored
wife. After hearing about the “real life love story” and learning of the
composer’s motifs to represent the President and his wife, listening to the
full orchestral recording was fascinating and indeed moving.
It’s clear that this musician has a big heart. During the concert, Sukarlan,
who has mild Asperger’s syndrome himself, explained that he writes
music for handicapped musicians, carefully crafting pieces for paraplegics
(without the use of pedals) and those who only have the use of one hand.
Watching and listening to him playing with a single hand was quite
astonishing as the music still sounded so complex!
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Rumahku
This special concert was the end of year
highlight of a series of events organized
by the Indonesian Heritage society called
“Rumahku” (my house).
Held monthly at private homes, event
topics range from Indonesian history and
culture, to current affairs and music. As
the events, talks and discussions are set
up in friends’ homes, the atmosphere is
intended to be relaxed and convivial with
coffee, tea and refreshments on offer. For more information about Rumahku
and other events organized by The
Indonesian Heritage Society, visit their
website,www.heritagejkt.org.
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ENLIGHTENMENT
A I R LI N E
Widen YOUR WORLD
To celebrate its anniversary and to show its appreciation to its
partners, Turkish Airlines held its “5th Anniversary of Jakarta
Route” on November 26, 2014.
to ensure convenience and satisfaction
for its loyal customers in Indonesia.
In 2014, Turkish Airlines, for the fourth
consecutive year, was named “Best
Airline in Europe” by Skytrax. A winner
of the “World’s Second Best Economy
Class On-Board Catering” award, Turkish
Airlines was also the recipient of the
Skytrax “World’s Best Business Class
Catering” award in 2014.
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ore than 250 people from travel agencies,
land operators and the media joined in the
celebration, where Turkish Airlines gave
away two business class tickets to Istanbul
and Europe.
“We are very pleased with our local partners, and we want to
thank them for supporting Turkish Airlines for the past five
years in Indonesia. To show our gratitude, we gave awards
as an appreciation for their continued support, and we
hope to maintain our strong relationship with our partners
in Indonesia for many years to come,” said Mehmet Faruk
Gurulkan, General Manager Turkish Airlines Indonesia.
Indonesia, as the fourth world’s largest population, is
considered an important market for Turkish Airlines,
prompting the airline company to open its routes to Jakarta
in August 2009. As the competitiveness in global airline
industry and also in Indonesia’s market continuously grows,
Turkish Airlines has committed to consistently provide
world-class quality service and maintain strict safety policies
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Turkish Airlines flies to more countries
in the world than any other airline
(261 destinations in 108 countries over
five continents). The global airline
won the SkyTrax Award, known as the
“Passengers Choice Awards” for the “Best
Airline in Southern Europe” consistently
in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
In 2012, Skytrax named Turkish Airlines
“Best Premium Economy Seats in the
world” for its Comfort Class seats.
Starting in May 2015, Turkish Airlines
will run a non-stop flight from Jakarta
to Istanbul. Moving forward, Turkish
Airlines’ mission is to become the
preferred leading European air carrier
with a global network of coverage thanks
to its strict compliance with flight safety,
reliability, product line, service quality and
competitiveness, whilst maintaining its
identity as the flag carrier of the Republic
of Turkey in the civil air transportation
industry.
www.turkishairlines.com
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ENLIGHTENMENT
SPO R T
Tee Time
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I S M A W O O T T E N O F G O L F E V EN T S IND O NE S I A
The annual golf tournament for Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation was
held at Cengkareng Golf Club last December 4 in support of the mission of the
foundation, which is to provide direct and on-going assistance to Indonesian
children in need, with focus on meeting their basic nutritional, housing and
educational needs.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
TEAM WINNER:
1. Mr. Joseph Peries
2. Mrs. Penny Wen
3. Mr. Mamoru Fukuzawa
4. Mr. James Young
Gross: 59 H’cap: 7 Net: 52
TEAM RUNNER UP:
Auction Bidder – Steve Barber successfully bid for the
Autographed Cricket Bat.
H
osted by Mr. Stewart Hall, the founder
and chairman of the foundation, the
event was attended by 125 keen golfers
and extremely generous donors,
including senior business executives from various
industries. This golf tournament has become
increasingly popular year after year, and is now
considered one of the most anticipated events in
Jakarta’s golfing calendar.
Most participants, including Martin Cole,
President Director of Crown Worldwide, which is
the Lead Sponsor, commented that they are really
pleased with this professionally organised event,
with lots of surprises and fun, and even more so
with all proceeds fom the event going to charity.
Lucky Winner – Stewart Hall and Martin Cole presented the
happy lucky winner, with a Honda Scoopy.
Using Four Man Team Texas Scramble format, the
event required solid teamwork and all teams were
in good spirit to deliver their best performance.
The highlight of the evening was the Charity
Auction, with 20 items on the Live Bid going under
the hammer, including some fantastic hotels and
villas in Bali, Lombok and London, autographed
rugby ball, and a five-day sailing experience in a
Phinisi boat around Indonesian Spice Islands!
The entire programme was a big success raising
a total of IDR 408,325,300 mainly from auctions,
but also from sponsorships, ticket entries and
donation through pledge cards.
1. Mr. Martin Silitonga
2. Mr. Brad Froehlich
3. Mr. Daniel Benes
4. Mr. Jens Roestel
TEAM 2nd RUNNER UP:
1. Mr. Oliver Woods
2. Mr. Tim Ellis
3. Mr. Alan Legg
4. Mr. Johannas Weissenbaeck
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Mr. Gareth Thom,
Distance: 251 metres
Nearest to the Pin - Hole # 8
Mr. Joseph Peries,
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Everyone had a great time, and felt even better
knowing that they had fun playing golf, while
at the same time supporting a good cause and
making a difference in the lives of Indonesian
children.
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All participants had a group photo with brief fun ceremony to mark the start of the tournament.
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HO T EL & R ESO R T
Premium-Class Residence
P hotos
E ssence D armawangsa A partment
Essence Darmawangsa Apartment is an exclusive residential project that
promises a five-star residential experience.
S
ituated in the premium sector of
Darmawangsa in South Jakarta,
Essence Darmawangsa Apartment
is a luxurious and private dwelling
with complete facilities, from restaurant,
to fitness centre and spa, to sport facilities,
playground and so forth. It boasts a very
strategic location close to the central
business district and surrounded by upscale
neighbourhoods.
Essence Darmawangsa is only a stone’s
throw away from Jakarta’s best hospitals like
Pertamina Hospital, Pondok Indah Hospital,
Brawijaya Women and Children’s Hospital,
as well as various excellent international
and national schools, such as Australian
International School, L’ecole de Francaise,
Highscoop School, Mentari School, Pangudi
Luhur and 70 Jakarta Senior High School.
Essence Darmawangsa Apartment covers
an area of 5.2 hectares with 25 per cent of
this land area allocated for the buildings
and the rest dedicated for green space. The
apartment is a residential complex built by
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renowned developer, PT. Prakarsa Semesta
Alam. Carrying a private residential resort
concept, Essence Darmawangsa Apartment
consists of four towers: Eminence Tower,
South Tower, East Tower and North Tower.
Each tower has its own advantages, catering
to the different tastes of its residents. For
those who like to enjoy unobstructed views of
the metropolis, they will love the East tower.
Consisting of 33 floors, the East tower is also
equipped with private lift and semi-furnished
interiors boasting high-quality materials.
With enthusiastic and positive responses from
the market, PT. Prakarsa Semesta Alam plans
to build the fourth tower with super premium
class and service. To ensure excellent quality,
they collaborated with world-class architect
from the US, Wood Bagot Architect, to design
the North Tower and for interior design, they
entrusted it to Hirsch Bedner Associates.
Carrying a timeless and elegant design
concept, the North Tower will add even more
value to the exclusive environment of Essence
Darmawangsa Apartment.
Luxurious accomodation amid a
unique and tropical environment. An
atmosphere that is both relaxing and
welcoming. The perfect place to unwind
and enjoy your private time.
Essence Darmawangsa Apartment
Jl. Darmawangsa X No.86
Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
T: +62-21 7398333
www.essencedarmawangsa.com
• Located in prime area
Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
• Fully furnished
• 24 hour customer service, security
and engineering
• Broadband internet access
• Daily housekeeping service
Jl. Adityawarman Raya No. 38A, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160
E: marketing@adityamansion.com www.adityamansion.com
T: 021 720 7033, 720 6747 F: 021 720 7047
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HO T EL & R ESO R T
Glitzy Christmas at Central Park
Photos
C E N T R A L PA R K M A L L
Although Christmas is over, the joy and excitement of the season can still be felt
everywhere in Jakarta. Who doesn’t want to see the beautiful twinkling lights on big
trees, or the bright touches of red and green that adorn the walls? Yes, the festive
season is still here and nowhere is this more evident than in Central Park Mall’s
“Now Jakarta the Christmas City - Glitz of Christmas”.
Check out the highlights of the enchanting and extravagant
celebrations in Central Park Mall this season!
Glitzy Giant Christmas Tree
22 November 2014 – 11 January 2015
Central Park brings back the tallest Christmas tree in
Indonesia—38 metres high! Hundreds of mirror balls are
scattered around the giant tree that stands in Tribeca Park.
Central Park Lovers are entertained by tree-lighting show every
day during the festival. The lighting show performance is from
Monday to Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a total of six shows,
and from Friday to Sunday from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a
total of eight shows.
Magical Fireworks Show
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Central Park Christmas Choir
Competition
12 – 14 December 2014
Central Park once again held a choir competition to enliven the
Christmas atmosphere in the city. For 2014, there were three
additional categories: Best Costume, Best Choreography and Best
Moment with total prizes worth 50 million rupiah.
Shopping Marathon ‘Till Midnight
24 November, 19 & 25 December 2014 and 1 January 2015
19 - 21 December 2014
To celebrate Christmas and New Year, thousands of colourful
fireworks lit up the night sky to mark the festive season at Tribeca
Park.
To complete the holiday, Central Park Mall also presented the most
awaited programme—Shopping Marathon ‘Till Midnight. More
than 300 tenants offered big discounts—up to 80 per cent off—
plus an additional 20 per cent on selected items. Moreover, Central
Park Lovers also got free parking from 8 p.m. until midnight during
the programme, as well as other exciting promotions.
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ENLIGHTENMENT
SAVE THE ORANGUTAN
Ken Pattern, a Canadian artist living
in Jakarta, has designed the featured
poster entitled “Eviction Notice”,
which is on sale to raise funds for
animal rights groups working to
protect Indonesia’s endangered
species, the orangutan amongst them.
Ken staged his exhibition at the Four Seasons Hotel in
Jakarta until December 28, where these posters were sold.
The posters are also available at the Galeri Hadiprana (IDR
100,000 unframed). All commissions from both retailers
have been waived, so that 100 per cent of all proceeds from
the poster sales go to these hugely important conservation
groups. For more information, visit www.kenpattern.or.id.
Nomadic
Adventures
Madam Shagdar
Battsetseg, Ambassador
of Mongolia to Indonesia,
and Mr. S.D. Darmono,
Chairman of PATA Indonesia
& CEO of PT Jababeka Group,
organised a gathering
among travel agencies
to promote Mongolia’s
tourism.
Travellers can set out on horseback, camel,
yak or reindeer; settle into a ger camp
(part of UNESCO intangible heritage
list); take the Trans-Siberian railway
from Beijing to Russia with stopover at
Mongolia and gaze at sweeping vistas
of unspoilt nature; venture into the lush
valleys or Gobi dessert with its unique
wildlife; enjoy the gentle rhythms of
nomadic life; go fishing in nearby rivers;
try their hand at Mongolian archery; and
watch the Naadam festival.
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ST. ANDREW’S BALL
On November 28, the Scottish and expat
community of Jakarta and wider Indonesia came
together to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day at the
Intercontinental Hotel.
Hosted by the Java St. Andrew’s Society Chieftain, Brian Proudfoot, Scottish
guests were reminded of home with the fabulous decorations in the
ballroom, which had been transformed to resemble a Scottish castle, as well
as the traditional Toast to the Haggis performed by the chieftain. Having
been piped in by Australia’s Perth Pipe Band, guests ate and made merry
and then danced the night away to music Scotland’s leading rock, Ceilidh
band Bahooki, who had been flown in all the way from Glasgow. Guests were
also entertained by performances from renowned Scottish dancer, Lianne
Brown. A fantastic night of dancing, revelry and of course, whiskey! Tickets
are now on sale for the Java St. Andrew Society annual Burn Supper on 30th
January, a special 10 per cent discount for early bird tickets. Visit http://
www.javastandrewsociety.com/ for more information.
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ENLIGHTENMENT
Park Hotel Group’s
First Resort in
Indonesia
Presents
Digital Marketing, Recruitment and
Branding Seminar of the Year!
Park Hotel Group, one of Asia
Pacific’s top hospitality groups,
is strengthening its presence in
Southeast Asia with a new management
contract in Indonesia.
With International and Local Expert Speakers :
Scheduled to commence operations in the first quarter of 2015,
Park Hotel Nusa Dua Bali will have 152 guestrooms and suites,
as well as 39 villas, each with a private swimming pool and a
traditional Balinese pavilion set in a lush tropical garden.
Celebrating 30 Years
NOW! Jakarta was recently invited to celebrate the
30th Anniversary of Ascott, which operates worldwide
under 3 brands, Ascott, Citadines and Somerset.
Members of the media gathered at the
newly opened Ascott Kuningan serviced
residence for a poolside lunch featuring
Peranakan creations by celebrated chef
Malcolm Lee of Candlenut restaurant
in Singapore. Chef Malcolm prepared
platters of Chinese-Malay fusion food,
including Steamed Tiger Prawn and Cod
Otah and Ayam Buah Keluak (Chicken an
black nut stew).
All of the recipes prepared plus more
are available in a commemorative
cookbook titled ’30 Years, 30 Recipes:
A Gastronomic Journey,” which can
be found in Ascott’s more than 100
serviced residences, as well as libraries
in Singapore.
www.the-ascott.com
A Dose of
Inspiration
In commemoration of the
International Day for
People with Disabilities and
Indonesian Mothers’ Day,
Yayasan Wisma Cheshire (YWC)
and Young Voices Indonesia
(YVI) held a talk show “The
Inspiring Mother: How to
Empower Children with
Disabilities to Reach Their
Dream” on December 6th 2014.
The event was graced by inspiring speakers,
namely Dewi Yull, Endang Setiyati (mother
of Habibie Afsyah, a young entrepreneur in
Internet marketing) and Dewi Triyanti (mother
of Andira Pramatyasari, a student and disability
activist) and was well attended by mothers,
young disabled people, several non-government
organizations and media friends.
www.wismacheshire.com
Gift of Sharing
Tutor Time Indonesia, a leading early
childhood education centre, conducted its
biennial fund raising drive for the charity
organisation, Mary’s Cancer Kiddies (MCK).
MCK was set up in 2003 providing financial support for the medical
treatment of hundreds of young cancer patients from financially
disadvantaged families at two children’s cancer hospitals: Dharmais
and Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo hospitals.
Tutor Time Indonesia’s fund-raising drive included a charity bazaar
and a car wash day.
James
Hammond
Steve Harrison
Andy Zain
Simon Faure-Field
Veronika Linardi
Boye Hartmann
29th & 30th January 2015
Thursday, 29th January 2015 – Full Day Seminar (08:30 - 19:00)
Friday, 30th January 2015 – Half Day Seminar (08:30 – 14:00)
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND
At the Puri Agung Ballroom - Grand Sahid Hotel Jakarta Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86 Jakarta Pusat 10220
• DAY ONE (29th January 2015)
James Hammond - 1st Session
Key Point of Discussion : How a brand resides in the brain and what causes it
to be successful…or not.
Steve Harrison - 1st Session
Key Point of Discussion : Building brands with digital tools
Stephen Mangham Presentation
Key Point of Discussion : ‘Building brands on Purpose’ - Brands are built upon
the ‘4Ps’ - product, pricing, placement and promotion. But today there is a
fifth P which is an equally critical element.
Simon Faure-Field Presentation
Key Point of Discussion : How to achieve consistency in “brand atmospherics”,
specifically by the use of fragrance, music, recorded telephone massages
and ambient lighting in a scientific way which enhances the overall customer
experience of the brand, and conects with customers on an emotional level.
Boye Hartmann Presentation
Key Point of Discussion : “Complexity of being successful with digital
marketing in Indonesia”. Indonesia is a large diverse nation with hundreds
combination of (culture religion, language, locations, lifestyle) Marketing your
brands in this nation is definitely different from other places.
Andy Zain Presentation
Key Point of Discussion : “Digital Landscape in Indonesia”
Indonesia with 250M population is among the largest and most active users
of social media. But who’s the actual digital audience of Indonesia and how
are their behave differently when online? The session will separate between
myth & reality.
Veronika Linardi Presentation
Key Point of Discussion : “Talent Retention from the eyes of an Executive
Recruiter..”. What is Everyone looking for? Is the Grass really greener? Do
what You love, Love what You do & the Money will Come.. Synergizing happy
talent with profitable companies.
• DAY TWO (30th January 2015)
James Hammond - 2nd Session
Key Point of Discussion : ‘Storytelling for success’ - how storytelling has
become a key opportunity to create emotional attachment for a brand in all
forms of promotional activity, including online.
Steve Harrison - 2nd Session
Key Point of Discussion : Building your brand on a budget - going viral.
Only Rp 7.500.000 / person (excld. tax)
(2 days programs, lunch & coffee break, seminar handout and certificate of participation)
Ms. Nila – nila@phoenix.co.id | Ms. Aghie – aghie@superbrands.co.id or call : +62 21 781 3212
Seating is limited so make your reservation now!
Represented by:
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Stephen
Mangham
In Association With:
Research by:
Hotel Partner:
Airline Partner:
Recruitment Partner:
Technology Partner:
Media Partners:
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NOW! PEOPLE
Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan | December 8, 2014 | JW Marriott Hotel
The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askhat Orazbay, and Mrs. Zhanar Orazbay held a reception to celebrate Independence Day. It was
well attended by members of the diplomatic and business community. The world’s ninth largest country is only 21 years old. With the discovery of
oil came rapid modernisation. It is the world’s largest producer of uranium and its oil reserves are the ninth largest in the world. Former President
Yudhoyono held bilateral meeting with Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev in Astana in 2013. Trade and investment were among the fields of
cooperation that were discussed.
80th Anniversary SKAL Grand Ball |
December 5, 2014 | Puri Agung Ballroom, Grand Sahid Jaya
Burlesque Noir was the theme for the special anniversary SKAL Ball this year with guests arriving in glamorous corset-style dresses, top
hats and feather boas! President Alistair Speirs made his entrance in an old fashioned carriage, carried by burlesque dancers, much to the
hilarity of his table! A delicious 3-course dinner was served in dramatic style while guests were entertained by various dance performances.
There was a prize for the best dressed as well as a silent auction and a huge number of raffles prizes, including a number of great overnight
hotel stays in Bali.
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Lebanon Independence Day | November 24, 2014 | JW Marriott
On the commemoration of the 71st anniversary of Lebanon’s Independence Day, Chargé d’affaires Joanna Azzi delivered a speech highlighting the
diplomatic ties between Indonesia and Lebanon—two countries that serve as role models of democracy and tolerance. As the guest of honour,
Yuddy Chrisnadi, the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, delivered a congratulatory speech reaffirming Indonesia’s support of
Lebanon. Guests indulged in authentic Lebanese cuisine and were entertained by dabke, a traditional folk dance.
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New
Year
New Me
Managing Editor Alison’s favourite cover of all time,
Sudigdo’s original artwork features a female figure
seemingly removing a wooden mask to reveal a new and
radiant young woman.
Fittingly, this was the cover for
our 2012 January edition, also
called “New Year, New Me”.
Sudigdo hasn’t revealed who
the model is but there is much
playful speculation in
the NOW! Jakarta office!
“NEW YEAR, NEW ME” | oil on canvas | 2010 | January 2012 Cover
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NEW YEAR , NEW ME
Enjoy Daily Fresh Young Coconuts
Detox Fix
Te x t
A l i s o n P ac e | P h o t o s N u a l a R e t r e a t s
Bali’s magic extends beyond the stunning natural vistas of its rice
terraces and beaches to a mysterious kind of spiritual energy which
many say is unique to the island.
Deep Relaxation & Meditation - Bali Style - by the Pool
W
ith all these good vibes in the air, Bali’s secluded
villas are the ideal base for a restorative retreat
– especially for those feeling sluggish after the
overindulgences of the festive season. Australian
managed Nuala Retreats offers various specially
tailored programs, namely “weight loss, detox and cleanse,” yoga,
spa and meditation” and “spa and retail therapy”.
Nuala’s “Weightloss Detox Cleanse,” a PH balance cleansing
program, is available as a “3-day Mini Detox” up to a “14-day
Ultimate Skinny Detox” and is recognized as one of the most
effective cleansing programs on the market, focused not only on
mere weight reduction but also on taking time to slow down, reflect,
and be grateful and content.
Nuala’s expert staff will help you to refuel your body with a tempting
selection of freshly prepared, enzyme-rich juices to help clean up
your insides and replace unwanted toxins with energy boosting
vitamins.
Guests will enjoy daily yoga and meditation sessions as well as rebounder
sessions and beach walks or bike rides through paddy fields to help
speed up the metabolism. Also on offer are daily spa treatments such
as massage, mani-pedi, hydrating facial and detox baths, enema kits,
sunset with fresh coconuts, cultural day trips, cooking classes and more.
If you opt for the 5-night “Yoga & Meditation” retreat, you can choose
from cleansing juices and a nutritious menu, specially prepared by
Nuala’s on-site chef. Breakfast items include “Berry Porridge with
roasted coconut,” while lunch and dinner dishes include “Buckwheat
Soba Noodle Salad with Fresh Salmon,” and “Lentil & Tuna Salad with
Labne & Coriander dressing”.
All of Nuala’s retreats are hosted in a private, luxury villa complex with a
pool, attractive gardens, yoga bale and spacious living areas. With just
a little time really focusing on yourself, you will be skipping home with
renewed energy, a brighter complexion and a brighter outlook.
www.nualaretreats.com
7 Chakra Waterfall Cleansing Ceremony
Accommodation Fit for a Queen
Set your Intention with a Balinese Blessing
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NEW YEAR, NEW ME
Enrich Your Life with
New Hobbies
Te x t K h am i l a M u l i a
“In our leisure, we reveal what kind of people we are” – Ovid, Roman Poet
D
aily routines, tight job demands and personal life
issues sometimes make us sink into boredom or
unhappiness without even realising it. When we get
lost in things we are obligated to do every day, we
tend to forget the other things in life that make us
happy until at some point we feel stuck. If this happens to you, it is
time to find new hobbies.
Hobbies can add excitement, joy, as well as new skills and even a
sense of contentment in one’s life. Being absorbed in something
or learning something new can stimulate our minds, provide new
outlets for stress, and even improve our health. So if it’s not in your
new year’s resolution yet, squeeze some space for a new hobby or
a new skill to spice up the year ahead. Check out these classes that
may inspire you to start something new this new year!
DANCE
CLASSES
Kemang Dance Center
Situated in the expat hub of Kemang, this dance studio focuses
on elegant ballet and jazz classes. Their ballet classes are based
on the UK’s Royal Academy Dance syllabus, while the jazz classes
refer to the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD). Whether you
are a beginner or advanced dancer, find enjoyment with passionate
professional dancers who will help you go through every step to be
a pro or simply to express your love for dancing.
www.kemangdancecenter.com
Belly Dance Jakarta
Do you enjoy watching the exotic belly dance? Now it’s your turn
to shake your belly and understand the philosophy behind the
beauty of belly dancing. Founded by Christine Yaven, Indonesia’s
only certified instructor from Egypt, Canada and USA, Bellydance
Jakarta is the only Middle Eastern dance centre in Indonesia. In
addition to classes, there are also workshops available and the
students will have opportunities to perform in many events as well.
E: bellydancejakarta@yahoo.com
Facebook page: Belly Dance Jakarta
Gigi Art of Dance
For those who are really fascinated by dance, practical classes
may not be enough to satisfy their curiosity. So that theoretical
knowledge is also compulsory. Gigi Art of Dance is the only dance
studio in Jakarta that provides dance history, dance critique, and
even video watching to enrich student’s insights. There are also
various dance programmes, including overseas dance trips and
workshops to create more opportunities for the students to be
professional dancers.
www.gigiartofdance.com
COOKING
CLASSES
Chocolate School Jakarta
Everybody loves chocolate! The Chocolate School was founded
in 2010 to provide Chocolate Education to professionals in
the culinary industry, bakeries, restaurants, home industries,
entrepreneurs and anyone who simply loves sweets. There are
various classes available, from introduction or chocolate for
beginners to chocolatier assortments for culinary professionals.
You can learn from award winning chef instructors in a
sophisticated kitchen designed specifically to teach the art,
science, technique, and method needed to excel in the chocolate
industry.
www.chocolateschool.org
Jakarta Culinary Center
For those who like to spend time in the kitchen cooking for
the family, why not try a professional kitchen for a change?
Jakarta Culinary Centre provides a complete culinary learning
experience, from learning about spices to various international
cooking methods. Equipped with modern facilities conforming to
international standards, this place is well suited for people who
want to get into professional culinary business. For private classes
in English, please email: info@jakartaculinary.com or visit
www.jakartaculinary.com
ARTISTIC
CLASSES
Jakflo Creative Centre
Owned by a European master florist, Jakflo started as a floristry
training centre, incorporated with the Flowers Design School of
Australia, providing classes with international certification. Jakflo
is now offering creative classes, such as beads jewellery making,
gift wrapping and more. In Jakflo Creative Centre, people can learn
directly from competent and dedicated trainers in intimate classes
to ensure everyone can have a chance to get one-on-one method
of learning from the trainer.
www.jakflo.com
Darwis Triadi School of Photography
Darwis Triadi is a renowned Indonesian photographer with global
experience. He is often considered the icon of photography in
Indonesia. If you have big passion in capturing arts through the
lenses, this place is one of the best photography schools in the
country. Trained by professional photographers, you can start
from basic and move your way to advanced classes and become a
professional photographer.
www.darwistriadischoolofphotography.com
David Metcalf Photography
The very talented photographer, author, and NOW! Jakarta
contributor, David Metcalf, shares his knowledge of photography
through private tutoring on a relaxed and fun day out in the field.
The private course covers beginner photography skills, portrait
photography tips, composition, lightning, lens selection, as well as
exploring the creative side of photography.
For more information, please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.
com or email him at davidmetcalf3@mac.com for tutoring
enquiries.
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NEW YEAR, NEW ME
The Art of
Positive Thinking
Te x t
Melissa Oliver
The Dalai Lama said: “See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.”
H
is mantra applies very much to daily life in Jakarta.
Although it is easy to be disheartened when we
see street children begging for money, or garbage
clogging up the city’s waterways, we must try to
see the potential for change and the positive steps
that are being taken.
With last year’s elections of the new people’s President Joko
Widodo and City Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, we can see
for a positive outlook for change in the Jakartan population.
What if we all applied this level of positivity in our daily lives?
NOW! Jakarta recently touched base with life coach Martine
Casagrande to find out her top tips on positive thinking.
How can practicing positive thinking impact your daily
life?
Positive thinking is an extremely powerful tool when it comes
to living a life that is satisfying and successful, it rewards you
by making you feel good, making you laugh more, and helping
you get things right and feel confident about it. If you say
something positive, for example, “I can do it,” that one positive
thought will create a chain reaction of more positive thoughts
that lead you to focus on solutions rather than being stuck in the
problem, whereas negativity closes the mind causing missed
opportunities. Positivity doesn’t create options but it does give
you the ability to see them.
What is the most important thing to remember when
striving for a positive mental outlook on life?
It is vital to focus your awareness on all the things you are
grateful for. Before you get up, practice “Attitude of Gratitude”
- offer thanks for all the things and people you appreciate in life.
This regular process of “Attitude of Gratitude” will keep you in a
positive mindset of abundance because you are reminded daily
of how many things are good in your life. The whole point of
employing positive thinking is to feel good and be happy.
Question:
What is the FIRST action you
will take in the next 24 hours?
(Surveys show that if you act
within the next 24 hours you are
more likely to meet your goal
successfully)
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What are your top tips for those of us looking to
reinvent ourselves & stay true to our New Year’s
Resolutions?
When any personal change is undertaken, the most important
thing is to follow a goal setting method. Below is my proven 7
easy step method for keeping New Year’s Resolutions:
1. Looking back on last year, list the goals you achieved and
the good things you experienced. Congratulate yourself
on your achievements! Psychologically this creates a
powerful ‘winners’ mindset. 2. Create a list of 5 New Year’s resolutions for the New Year.
Now pick just ONE of those resolutions/goals. 3. Answer the following questions honestly: a.Do I really want this?
b.Is this something that I can really achieve? (Don’t make
it too hard or too easy or it will be abandoned.) c. Who is this for? (If it’s for you it will lead to results but if
it is for someone else it leads to resentment) d.If I don’t achieve this what will happen? e.If I do achieve this what will happen? 4. Write out your resolution/goal using the ‘SMARTI’
format: Specific, Measurable, Achievable Realistic,
Timelined, Inspirational. Write your resolution/goal in
the present tense, concise and with a measurement of
what your success means to you.
5. Write out the steps you need to take to achieve this
resolution/goal and by when. This forms your plan of
HOW you will achieve it
6. Write down any obstacles that might get in the way and
what you could do, or who might help you to overcome
them.
7. Most important step: How will you celebrate the
achievement of your resolution/goal? To motivate
yourself toward achieving your goal you should have a
reward.
And finally:
My top tip for making 2015 the most successful year so far is to embrace the
words “daily” and “regular”. Keep practicing your positive thinking. At first it may seem
difficult to take on a new way of thinking because the brain is used to doing it the old way.
But, as with anything you want to master, you must do it over and over again until it becomes
the new normal. Lastly, please keep in mind, that you are human. It is very natural to worry
when things are not as you would like them to be. Never give yourself a hard time when
you find yourself thinking the worst, worrying or fretting. That will only compound the bad
feelings. Become your own best friend and cut yourself some slack. Imagine what you would
say or do if someone you really cared about had the same issue. Generally you would try to
be supportive and offer a positive suggestion; now it is time to do exactly that to yourself.
About Martine Casagrande:
Martine is an internationally certified 360º Life
Prosperity coach and mentor, as well as a qualified
yoga and meditation teacher. When she is not
working, Martine enjoys travelling, cooking, spending
time with her two pets and socializing alongside her
husband Manny with family and friends. Martine is
also currently working on her first book, ‘Hook, Line
and Sinker - How to Catch a Keeper’, which she hopes
to finish in 2015. You can contact Martine via her
website www.livinglovingit.com.au or by emailing her
at livinglovingit@gmail.com
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Top New Year’s Resolution
Lose Weight
Hit the
Gym |
Begin with high-intensity cardio workout that revs
up your heart rate. Personal trainers are not just for
stars and athletes. Their “tough love” motivation can
help you get results. Fitness Manager Noel from the
recently rebranded Fitness First Platinum club in Grand
Indonesia was the personal coach of Biggest Loser Asia
Winner David Gurnani.
B y A manda B a l n e g
Year after year, polls have shown that weight loss is the most common
New Year’s resolution. HERE ARE FITNESS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HOPEFULLY
MAKE YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS RESOLUTION FAIL PROOF.
Fitness First, various locations, www.fitnessfirst.co.id
Stay Fit with
CrossFit |
YOGA |
CrossFit offers low-tech, high-intensity cardio and
calorie-burning classes. Jakarta’s only air-conditioned
CrossFit gym offers strength-training focused on heavy
lifts and strongman-style movements. Women’s Only
Fitness is a fast-paced workout, inspired by CrossFit,
circuit training, Pilates and yoga.
Fitness from the Inside Out
Yoga isn’t a big calorie burner but it
promotes mindfulness, which might
help you steer clear of overeating.
Suspended in midair, curious yogis
defy gravity in anti-gravity yoga,
with a fabric hammock that lets them
contort, twist and invert their bodies.
For some who like it hot, Bikram yoga
is a 90-minute series of 26 poses done
twice in a room heated to 40°C with a
humidity of 40 per cent.
Crossfit | The Fairgrounds, SCBD Lot 14, Jendral
Sudirman Kav 52-53, www.bengkelcrossfit.com
Thai
Boxing |
Coming to a Gym Near You
Forget being a spectator. Muay thai
camps let you slap on some gloves and
hop in the ring. Benefits of engaging
in this full-contact combat sport
include muscle strength/definition,
cardiovascular health, improvement
of endurance and enhancement of
confidence and concentration.
Jakarta Muay Thai & MMA
Training Camp | Jl Daksa I No 1A,
Kebayoran Baru
www.jakartamuaythai.com
Bikram Hot Yoga | various locations,
www.bikramyogajakarta.com
Tennis |
an Ace of a Workout
James Corden-Lloyd teaches cardio tennis, which is a
fitness regime that runs over an hour and burns from
800 to 1,000 calories. This highly-dynamic activity
makes tennis more fun and gets you very fit. James can
teach kids ages 10 and under. James also offers a special
programme called Stotan tennis, which focuses on the
mental, physical and emotional aspects at his tennis
academy in Tanjung Lesung.
Corden Tennis Academy | at the Admiralty Business &
Sports Club, Jl. RS. Fatmawati No. 1 Pondok Labu and
Tanjung Lesung Resort, james.cl@admiraltyclub.co.id,
www.admiraltyclub.co.id
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So You Think You Can
Dance |
Tired of running your way to shed off pounds? Take the “work” out
of your workout and try calorie-burning dancing for a sexy change.
Cuban Damaris pioneered salsa in Jakarta way back 1999. Take up
basic and advanced classes of Cuban-style salsa.
Experts believe that
reducing stress stops
cravings for fatty foods
and sweets.
Damaris | Golfmax Café, Bellagio Mall Mega Kuningan,
www.facebook.com/damarissalsa
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NEW YEAR, NEW ME
JAKARTA‘S NEW YEAR
Resolutions
There is a wonderful tradition in some western countries for families to sit down
after Christmas and before New Year and make their resolutions. These are basically
pledges each member of the family makes to improve their life in the following years,
usually by eliminating bad habits (I resolve to quit smoking...) or taking on a new
lifestyle (I will go to the gym every day...). Since NOW! Jakarta is a close member of the
Jakarta City Family we sat down with J.C to hear its resolutions for 2015 .
HEALTH &
BEAUTY
Playing on the themes of yoga and healthy eating,
Sudigdo created this part-woman, part-apple as an emblem
of our October 2012 editorial theme, “Health & Fitness”.
Here they are:
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I have identified all the derelict buildings in Kota Tua
and will start to renovate them this year, incorporating
pedestrian streets, art centres, cultural centres, and
street cafes into the design. I want to make this the best
historical area in Asia within 5 years.
I will create at least 200 multi story car parks throughout
the city and will ban all on street parking by the end of
the year. At the same time I will stop all buildings with
no off street parking from operating until their patrons’
vehicles are properly located. This includes schools,
restaurants, malls, shops, and offices. The streets must be cleared.
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3
I will ban all sidewalk business from using public space as
their place of work. All vendors, plant sellers and street
cafes will be relocated to better and more hygienic
sites, which will have toilets, running water, and parking
for motorbikes.
4
I have decided not to ban motorcycle taxis (ojeks)
because they are useful but to license them, put them
in proper parking areas, make sure they have helmets
for their passengers, charge proper fares and pay their
tax to the government.
I will ask every mall to create a public fitness / leisure
area where the public can play football or badminton,
do exercise, learn good healthy lifestyle practices
and keep fit. This will be part of their annual license
application and will be monitored by one of my team.
This is part of the city’s new “Healthy city, Healthy Me” program.
5
6
I will ask the toll road authorities to remove all toll gates
which are affecting city traffic flow and replace them
with exit tolls far from the centre of town. Or preferably
get rid of tolls completely.
7
I will buy 10,000 more buses and start to remove private
vehicles from the roads. But first I will introduce
comfortable, fast efficient buses so that people are happy
to use them. They will start in the outlying districts where
people actually live and link in to the inner city system.
8
I will start car pooling in all outlying districts as well to
replace the 3-in-1 system, asking all village heads (RTs )
to coordinate every car leaving their area each morning to
see who can join up and go together, reducing the number
of cars on the road and everyone’s costs.
9
I will introduce either a 1-way system in all the outer city
access roads as a means of reducing congestion or consider
making access roads 1-way “IN” in the morning and 1-way
“OUT” in the evenings. I realize that the MRT will NOT solve
the current traffic woes and need to do something quickly.
10
I will ask city religious centers to comply with city
regulations on noise, reducing unnecessary disturbance
in urban areas. These rules will also apply to street parties
and all forms of noise pollution which cause disturbance
11
I will ban all use of hoses for watering the streets outside
houses and businesses. Ban the use of hoses for watering
cars and gardens. I realize that we are desperately short
of clean water and making this one simple rule will save
millions of liters.
I will introduce Flexi hours in the city government offices
and ask all businesses in Jakarta to do the same, so that
one third of the work force will start at 7am, one third at
8am and one third at 9am, greatly reducing congestion. I
will change school hours to again reduce strain on the roads
in the early morning.
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Of course most resolutions are abandoned after two or three weeks. But perhaps some of the above,
if made into actual binding regulations could be permanent. We think J.C’s resolution were pretty good.
What do you think?
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Get “Cocoon-ed”
Give yourself a New Year’s confidence boost with a specially
tailored aesthetic treatment from Cocoon Medical Spa
I
f crow’s feet, fine lines, age spots or love
handles are making you feel old, a trip
to Bali’s premier aesthetic spa might be
just what you’re looking for. The awardwinning Cocoon Medical Spa offers a full
roster of anti-aging, integrative and wellness
treatments performed by internationally
qualified Indonesian doctors. As well as
injectables aimed at filling out wrinkles, the
clinic offers cellulite, acne, scarring, enlarged
pore and saggy jowl solutions, among many
other treatments.
improve blood circulation and increase
the regeneration of natural collagen, the
treatment includes:
•Diamond Microdermabrasion
•Dermapen Microneedling
•LED Red Light therapy
• Gold Collagen Mask
• 24 Carat Hyaluronic Acid Gold Serum
• 24 Carat Gold Collagen Moisturiser
But unlike others, this medical spa
recommends a holistic approach to
beautifying as founder Louise Cogan explains,
“we shouldn’t rely on injectables solely as
they don’t help with skin health in the long
term. What really improves the skin over time
is a combination of treatments. Together with
detox and wellness treatments, this will make
a huge difference in the long term to the skin
and body.
While it’s not a particularly relaxing
experience, it certainly is not stressful and
none of the procedures are painful (in any
case a numbing cream is applied before the
microneedling so you don’t feel anything).
Afterwards, expect a red face and a bit of
tenderness (you are recommended to stay out
of the sun and avoid swimming for a couple of
days). Your skin will continue to improve over
the next couple of months as new collagen is
formed.
So what’s their most popular treatment?
Colon Hydrotherapy is always booked out!
Described as “a bath on the insides,” colon
hydrotherapy cleanses the entire length of
the colon, removing stuck on fecal matter and
toxins and reducing bloating.
So confident that you will notice results,
Cocoon will invite you back for a second
treatment free of charge if you don’t see any
difference. For the full list of very affordable
treatments offered at Cocoon, check out their
website, www.cocoonmedicalspa.com.
Another popular treatment is the 24
Carat Cleopatra Gold Facial. Designed to
improve skin elasticity, reverse cell damage,
Cocoon Medical Spa
Sunset Road, Legian, Bali 80361
T: +62-361 847 5997
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Don’t Get Your Heart Broken!
Everything we need to know
about our beloved heart
In this modern world, many people are aware that heart or cardiovascular
disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. As the most vital organ,
we certainly have to always keep our heart from anything that triggers
many types of heart diseases, e.g Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Enlarged
Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, and so on.
D
espite increased awareness,
this disease is still a “scourge”
for many people. Luckily
NOW! Jakarta
had
the
opportunity to interview Dr.
Emanoel Oepangat, SPJP, FIHA, FAPSIC,
an interventional cardiologist from Siloam
Hospital to get to know more about the
preventive measures and symptoms of heartrelated diseases. After all, a healthy heart
means a happy life!
women serves to protect blood vessels from
stiffness and dilation, which can lead to
dangerous blockages,” explains Dr. Emanoel.
Additionally, the tendency of unhealthy
lifestyle in men, like smoking, drinking
alcohol, eating fatty foods and stress also
increase the risks of heart disease. However,
this hormone will stop when menopause
strikes, so women also need to maintain
healthy lifestyle as early as possible in order
to keep the risk of heart disease low.
Men are at higher risk of having heart
disease
Chest pain is not always a symptom
of heart attack
According to some studies, heart disease does
affect more men than women. “In general,
premenopausal women are protected from
coronary heart disease compared with
aged-matched men because estrogen in
Chest pain is the most common symptom
of heart attack. Nevertheless, many things
that are not related with heart disease can
provoke sudden pain chest as well, such
as acid reflux, all lung diseases (asthma,
Coffee is not bad for the heart
bronchitis, emphysema, etc.), bone bruise,
muscle spasm or skin disorders. Typical
symptoms of chest discomfort due to heart
disease are chest tightness and breathing
difficulty, stomach nausea, pain that spreads
to other body parts, such as arms, jaw, and
shoulder especially on the left side and
rapid heartbeat. If these symptoms appear,
consult your doctor immediately for further
diagnosis.
Is heart disease hereditary?
Undeniably, genetic factors affect someone’s
medical conditions. If one of your parents has
had a heart attack before the age of 45 for male
and 55 for female, it is highly recommended
to do general check up or screening to
determine your medical condition and heartdisease risk because not only is there genetic
link but we also tend to share behavioural
risk with our parents. “This is also the case
if there is a family member suffering from
diabetes, which is considered as “the mother
of all diseases” and the most common trigger
of heart attack. Considering the unhealthy
lifestyle of modern people nowadays, general
check up is highly recommended, starting the
age of 30,” said Dr.Emanuel.
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Often blamed as the trigger of various illnesses,
including heart disease, the fact is caffeine which
is contained in coffee does not cause heart attack.
“But caffeine does stimulate central nervous
system that causes oxygen consumption and
increased pulse rate, so people who drink too
much coffee will feel their heart beating faster
than usual. This usually occurs in people who are
sensitive to caffeine or consume too much of
it,” said Dr. Emanuel. So how much is too much?
Many researches said 400 mg of caffeine or two
cups of brewed coffee per day is still safe for most
healthy adults.
It is all about lifestyle
Heart disease can be caused by various disease
complications, such as diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, etc. Simple lifestyle
changes can prevent you from heart disease risks.
This new year, healthy lifestyle should be a failproof resolution. Some lifestyle changes you can
try starting today are:
•Quit smoking
• Choose good nutrition for your body
• Avoid LDL (bad) cholesterol foods, such as
red meat, prawn, crabs or yolk and consume
more HDL (good) cholesterol foods, like
whole grains, fish and omega-3 fatty acids,
almond and walnuts, and so forth
•Exercise every day
• Manage sugar consumption
•Reduce stress
•Limit alcohol consumption
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
The
Relaxation
H
We don’t really have
much of a “spa culture”
in the UK. Perhaps it’s
because the cost is so
much more… or perhaps
we just don’t see the
need.
Relax Living in Kemang markets itself
as a “city spa,” basically meaning that
it’s a convenient stop-off for a moodboosting massage after work, or even on
a lunch break. The spa menu is short and
the aromatherapy massage (using your
Ritual
ere in Jakarta going for a massage
is an important weekly ritual for
many people (and once you’re
a more experienced massage-goer, you
will understand why!) Massage not only
relaxes, but also helps to relieve back pain,
sore muscles, stiff joints and migraines.
choice of oils) is recommended. Choose
from softly lit curtain divided rooms or pay
a bit extra for a “private room” or even the
“presidential suite;” a luxurious couples’
room with a private power shower and
Jacuzzi. The massage therapists here are
well mannered and professional and speak
enough English to avoid awkwardness or
confusion.
After the 75-minute Aromatherapy
massage (priced at IDR175,000), enjoy a hot
cup of ginger tea and emerge refreshed and
ready to face the world!
Relax L.I.V.I.N.G | Kemang Raya, No 2 | T: +62-21 7194051
Peel for
Healthier Skin
Dead skin cells result in a variety of skin problems,
such as dull skin, blackheads, acne, wrinkles and
so forth. Although the body goes through cell
regeneration naturally, many dead skin cells still pile
up on the face causing skin irritations.
W
hen these problems occur, a
chemical peel can provide the
solution. The chemical peel is a
face and body treatment technique aimed at
renewing and improving the quality of skin cells
by applying a chemical solution on the skin’s
surface causing the dead skin to eventually
peel off. Although it has many benefits, people
have hesitations about chemical peels due to
perceived side effects and down-time.
To address these concerns, Endermo
Slimming & Anti Aging Centre has introduced
Endermo Chemical Peel. Endermo uses a
chemical solution made from Glycolic Acid, a
natural acid from citrus fruit extract and sugar
cane, which is proven effective to minimise
after effects like redness, soreness, burning
sensation and excessive skin peeling. The peel
removes the top layer of the skin, promoting
the production of collagen and elastin. The
process only takes about 10 minutes and is
pain-free. Afterwards the patient can feel
smoother skin instantly! Regular treatments
are recommended for the best results like
even-toned, radiant and glowing skin,
whitening dark areas, as well as reducing
wrinkles for fresher and younger look.
Endermo Slimming & Anti Aging Centre | Jl. Metro Pondok Indah SG.25, Jakarta Selatan | T: +62-21 2912 4380, 2912 4381
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Oasis of Calm
Thémaé, Paris comes to Le Meridien
Text
Melissa Oliver
After walking through the beautiful and dramatic hotel lobby and corridors
of Le Meridien and going up to level two, you emerge at the welcoming Le Spa.
Changing into your cosy bath robe and slippers, you leave your stress at the
door as you enter the elegantly decorated treatment rooms. With a wide
variety of Asian and Western treatments on offer, you are spoiled for choice,
ranging from massages to facials and hydrotherapy.
T
his month, Le Meridien is launching
a wonderful new product from
Paris, Thémaé, which celebrates the
benefits of the anti-aging properties
of tea and brings them into the heart of each
product formula in the precious Complexe
des 4 Thés (four teas extract), a blend of
regenerating white tea, stimulating
black tea, soothing red tea and
antioxidant green tea.
There are several Thémaé treatments now
available at Le Spa at Le Meridien, including
Asian Fusion Massage, Hydrating Strategy
Brilliance and Reverse Aging Ritual, as well
as the Thémaé at Le Spa signature Oriental
Massage, Instant Glow Green Tea and
exclusive Slimming Treatment.
The Thémaé Slimming Treatment is currently
only available in Jakarta at Le Spa at Le
Meridien. It is ideal for anyone seeking
relaxation and slimming at the same time. The
treatment begins with lymphatic massage
of the legs with suction pad application to
detoxify and tone the skin, reducing the
appearance of cellulite, as well as tackling
fluid retention in the stomach and legs. This
is followed with a green tea and kelp wrap
to activate the cell’s metabolism, leading
to visible and measureable inch loss after
just a few sessions. The wrap boosted by
foot and scalp massages for relaxation
enables the skin to rediscover its
suppleness and firmness.
Available in the spa to the
public or with the option
of in-room treatment for hotel
guests, every detail of your Thémaé at Le
Spa experience has a special Le Meridien
touch, right down to the homemade ginger
tea offered after your treatment. It truly
is a wonderful escape from the stains and
stresses of business travel and the daily
Jakarta routine.
Le Spa at Le Meridien | Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 18-20, Jakarta Pusat | T: +62-21 2513131
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from a friend before they can manage to eat
them. A perfect example of how we try to
maintain a sense of humour, “IT’S MY TURN!”
was used for THE COVER OF THE “Culinary
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Food Talk
Indonesian Food Hero
Text
PE T T Y ELLI O T T
| Photos J ava r a
Helianti Hilman is bringing organic Indonesian ingredients to the world,
notes Petty Elliott. Is this a new beginning?
I
t’s about time Indonesia’s incredible
wealth in spices and herbs was
recognised—a resurgence of our Spice
Island fame, and the produce that caused
so much of a fuss between European
nations centuries ago.
Varieties of Sorghum from Flores
Finding a real Indonesian food experience
overseas is often difficult with surprisingly
few genuine Indonesian ingredients available.
Thanks to Helianti Hilman, founder and Chief
Executive of PT Kampung Kearifan Indonesia,
and its signature “Javara” brand, times seem
to be changing for the better.
Javara boasts a network of farmers across
the archipelago, working with about 50,000
small-scale producers of local organic
products. These range from spices to local
honey, sea salt, cashew butter, vegetables,
noodles and varieties of indigenous rice with
a total of around 350 products. The company
was established six years ago, and in the last
two years it has attained Japanese Agriculture
Standard (JAS) food-labeling certification,
the organic seal of the US department
of Agriculture and the Organic Farmer &
Growers Non-EU Agriculture Standard for
ingredients sourced outside the EU. Javara
exports over 80 per cent of its products.
“But we also supply around 500 stores and
supermarkets in Jakarta,” notes Helianti.
Why aren’t there well-known brands of
Indonesian cooking products outside
Indonesia? Helianti explains, “In reality we have
many products available overseas but a lot of
Indonesian produce is sold in bulk via overseas
trading companies and little recognition
is given to such commodity trade. In most
cases, consumer offerings are packaged and
branded in the point of sale market, with little
attention given to Indonesia other than a
small reference as produce of more than one
country without even mentioning Indonesia.”
Ironically “Indonesia, the brand” was better
known in the heydays of the spice trade, but
for all that, traders negotiated the cheapest
prices they could get from middlemen and
local farmers, without offering any support,
or transfer of know how to improve yield and
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Helianti (on the front) with some of her staff
quality for the benefit of both sides. “Also
many potential local artisanal companies with
excellent products do not have the courage
to export their product with their own label”,
Helianti added.
Time for Brand Indonesia
It’s time to break out from this anonymity.
“The lack of visibility of Indonesian cuisine is
not solely an ingredients issue—we do need
support from our government. Thai cuisine,
from curries to the fragrant blends of Thai
rice, are championed in food festivals and
promotions all over the world,” says Helianti.
Indeed food diplomacy is a great stimulus
for encouraging wider interest in national
dishes, but the private sector has a role to
play. Next October, the Frankfurt Book Fair
has chosen Indonesia as “guest country”, a
wonderful opportunity for public and private
enterprises alike to showcase Indonesian
food and culture. There will be visitors from
over 100 countries attending. In a world
increasingly concerned about poverty,
water and food security, sustainability in
sourcing produce is a significant part of any
campaign to build awareness. Helianti points
out, “Our goal is to improve the livelihood
of local farmers, preserving national foods
and culinary biodiversity, while providing
consumers with more and better options
in healthy sustenance.” These are not just
words. Helianti has brought farmers to
international food shows, opening their eyes
to the possibilities if produce is grown to the
highest standards. The farmers can meet their
customers directly and tell their story. She
provides solutions to farmers with trainings,
sharing knowledge on food safety, cost
efficiency, providing equipment, including
packaging equipment and solar house, which
is very useful during raining season.
Helianti, who obtained a master of laws
on intellectual property rights from Kings
College University of London in 1998, has a
big dream for the future. She wants to have
Javara retail chain and Javara learning centre
in Jakarta and around the world.
Let’s hope her inspiration encourages
others so Indonesian cuisine and Indonesian
ingredients gain wider recognition.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
High Tea or
Rock the Night Away?
When I asked my wife if she wanted to go to Parc 19 with me, she replied,
“Isn’t that for young party people?” Not wanting to agree too quickly or seem
too interested as only the last two words in that description fit yours truly,
I replied, “Not sure about that, but the food is good and they have drink specials
every day.”
As it turns out, Parc 19 does get a latenight crowd in that raises the roof on
certain nights, but more on that later. I
wanted to go there merely in the hopes of
availing myself of the two-for-the-priceof-one Belgian beer that evening. And
needless to say, I did.
But, oh yes, what about the menu, you
ask? Parc 19 describes itself as a bistro
terrace and as such you can get some great
bites from breakfast to lunch, high tea and
beyond that won’t break the bank, yet rival
the pricier places in Kemang for quality.
The seafood paella is excellent, with lots
of clams, mussels and shrimp. You could
also try paella’s cousin, spaghetti frutti de
mare, with much of the same seafood, but
over a swirling serving of pasta.
Also on the menu are some assorted
Indonesian dishes, such as sea bass with
dabu dabu, chopped chillies and tomatoes,
together with some western classics
done Parc 19’s way such as their sloppy
Joes, spicy southwest burger and thincrust pizzas that are full of flavour and
always a favourite. I’ve yet to try them but
next time I will taste the more involved
items on the menu, including lamb shank
with chimicurri sauce, chicken breast on
pappardelle or the beef Provencal. This will
put pay to any New Year’s resolution I’ve
made about eating less.
If you are in need of a hearty breakfast,
Parc 19 has a lot to offer from banana and
maple French toast to their “champions”
breakfast featuring the requisite sausages,
eggs, mushrooms, beans and crispy toast
with coffee. Or if you arrive between lunch
and dinner, try Parc 19’s high tea with
fresh-baked scones, a selection of jams
with cream and petite chicken and salmon
and beef sandwiches with your choice of
teas. How down right posh!
Ok, enough of the pleasantries. What’s
on the beverage list? Depending on what
day you show up, Parc 19 has a special on
just for you. Don’t hate Mondays, head
to Parc 19 for their all-day happy hour
featuring premium vodka, gin and whiskey.
On Tuesday, it’s the aforementioned twofor-one beers. This is opposed to the often
promoted buy one, get one, which means
the same thing but confuses me because, if
you buy one, I sure as blazes hope you get
one. Check out Parc 19’s website for other
daily specials, including wine and cigar
night on Friday.
Now, I wouldn’t know, and not I’m sure
how my wife does, but yes, late at night,
Parc 19 often gets going with all that
modern music, lights, dancing and flirting
I used to do when I wore a younger man’s
clothes. (WW)
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Text
Khamila Mulia
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Photo
Basuki Nugroho
For some people, it is impossible to start a day without a cup of coffee, while for
others coffee is a social “ice-breaker” beverage. The culture of coffee drinking has
been deeply embedded in societies around the globe for centuries.
O
ne recent Jakarta trend, which was sparked by the
popular hashtag #ngopidipasar (coffee at traditional
market), began with the establishment of a small
coffee school in Pasar Santa (Santa Market) called
“A Bunch of Caffeine Dealers,” or ABCD School
of Coffee. Often mistaken as a café, ABCD School of Coffee is
a training ground for baristas, founded by Hendri Kurniawan, a
world-class coffee trainer, and Ve Handojo, a journalist and coffee
enthusiast, both of whom are keen to share their passion and skills
about coffee.
evaluate and grade the quality of
coffee, which is used as reference
by farmers and consumers. The last
class is D as in Devinitive Espresso
class, where students learn how to
make an espresso. Our modules
are patterned after the Specialty
Coffee Association of Europe and
the Specialty Coffee Association of
America.
NOW! Jakarta got the chance to chat with coffee connoisseur Ve
Handojo one afternoon, while enjoying the aroma of freshlybrewed coffee prepared by Ve himself.
Who are your typical students
and how do they enroll?
What encouraged you to open a coffee school?
We wanted to provide a place for our barista friends to gather while
practicing coffee making. We are aware that the café trend has
been very popular in recent years, but not many people understand
or know about coffee itself. This is unfortunate since Indonesia
is the fourth largest coffee bean producer in the world, but the
appreciation of this commodity is still considered low. Therefore,
we opened ABCD School of Coffee in January 2013 to give coffee
training and education, as well as to produce new baristas.
What does ABDC aim to share with its students?
We would like to introduce specialty coffee to people. Specialty
coffee is the kind of coffee bean that meets the highest standards
for green coffee, including its roasting, storage and brewing. This
coffee has a distinct taste, aroma and character and is considered
the finest-quality coffee, judged by certified people called Q
Graders. With the café trend here, people love to hangout in coffee
shops but are most likely unaware of what kind of coffee they’re
drinking. We encourage people to be learned because coffee is part
of our culture and one of our rich natural resources.
What kinds of classes do you offer at ABCD School of
Coffee?
As our name implies, we have classes from A to D. A refers to
Appreciation class, where students learn about the types of coffee
beans, their characteristics and history. B refers to Brewing class,
where students learn the art of manual brewing. C is for Cupping
class, where we train students to evaluate coffee quality. Cupping
is the introductory class to Q (quality) Grading which is very
important in the coffee industry. The Q Graders are certified to
Most students who learn here are
preparing to open a café or already
run a coffee shop and want to train
their baristas. So far, the participants
who are interested in joining this
course aren’t only from Jakarta, but
also from other cities and countries
such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and so forth. To enroll in our
classes is very easy, just follow our instagram account and send us
an email and we’ll respond.
Why did you choose Pasar Santa and what is ‘coffee at
traditional market’ all about?
We chose Pasar Santa because we believe this place has big
potential. In June 2014, we started the programme “coffee at
traditional market”. We invited people through social media to try
our specialty coffee and challenged them to show appreciation by
giving donations to charity which goes to SOS Children’s Villages-an
international NGO to protect and to meet the needs of children all
across the globe. SOS Children’s Villages have villages in about 70
countries and 8 villages in Indonesia. Every month we also invite four
of their children-already of working age-to join our comprehensive
classes to equip them with barista skills. This gives them the
opportunity to work in many recommended coffee shops in Jakarta,
most of which are our close friends.
Do you have any tips on which cafés to visit?
Easy, when you walk into a café, have a little chat with the barista
and ask about what kinds of coffee beans they use, how they roast
it and so forth. If they cannot provide you information, you better
leave. Only real baristas who care about the quality of their coffee
can explain these things clearly.
A Bunch of Caffeine Dealers (ABCD) | Pasar Santa traditional market, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta |
www.abunchofcaffeinedealers.wordpress.com | instagram : @abcd_coffee
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NEW IN TOWN
C’est TrEs Authentique!
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A L I S O N PAC E
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BASUKI NUGROHO
From baguettes to brioche, it’s no secret that the French take their breads
very seriously! Gracing almost every block in Paris one can find traditional
Boulangeries, each brimming with a bewildering selection of freshly baked
breads, pastries and cakes.
H
ere in Jakarta, Sophie’s
Boulangerie
Authentique,
located on the road leading to
Hero Kemang, is a favourite
amongst not only the French
community but everyone else too! Sophie,
her Jakartan husband Edy and her son,
Alexis started up the small but super quaint
bakery a few years back and now (finally!),
they have expanded to the other end of
Kemang (Splash complex).
Inside the (much bigger) new outlet, the
décor is much the same – hanging wicker
chairs, natural wood tables and a color
scheme dominated by blues and whites
(to remind owner Sophie of the coast of
Brittany apparently).
In terms of menu, as well as the vast
selection of breads displayed in hanging
wooden boxes and a counter brimming
with tarts, brownies, canelés and
meringues, there are plenty of light lunch
items. Quiches include “pumpkin & feta,”
sandwiches include “Croque Monsieur” and
“Goat’s Cheese Tartine” and there is also a
selection of salads and baguettes to choose
from. “We make our food like you would at
home,” says Alexis, “there are no artificial
flavourings in the cakes and all of the juices
are freshly squeezed with no added ice or
sugar”.
Watch out for their next shop which will
open on Cipete Raya early next year!
Sophie’s Boulangerie Authentique | T: +62-21 719 2222 | 8 AM - 5 PM (weekdays), 8AM – 7PM (weekends)
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NEW IN TOWN
Slices of Heaven on a Plate
Text
Khamila Mulia
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Photos
Basuki Nugroho
There are many reasons why people try out new restaurants. Some people
genuinely want to taste new foods, some are looking for a new atmosphere
or place to hang out, while others simply want to post something new on
instagram. Whatever the reason may be, Jakartan foodies are unlikely to run
out of new places to dine since many restaurants are popping up every month.
Opened end of last year, Slice of Heaven has been bringing new flavours to spice
up Jakarta’s dining scene.
1st
Slice
Pretty
Atmosphere
When the escalator of Grand Indonesia west mall takes you to
the fifth floor, your eyes will easily spot this pretty restaurant.
Decorated with soft turquoise combined with warm wooden
elements, the restaurant
seems to be inviting
everyone to relax after
shopping and to enjoy the
comfortable ambience here.
Understanding the trend
nowadays, where people and
gadgets are inseparable, each
table is equipped with power
socket to make sure guests
are always connected with the
virtual world.
Slice
4
th
Big
Portions!
Forget the fancy restaurants that serve beautiful dishes in tiny
portions for a while because many of the dishes here are prepared
with portion sizes fit for a king! When you are served flavourful and
hearty portions, you don’t
mind spending money on
food, right?
2nd
Slice
Innovative
Menu
With a menu focusing on Italian-Japanese fusion food, Executive Chef
Rasel and the management team have poured their creativity into a
selection of innovative dishes that cannot be found anywhere else. Try
Tofu Beef Cheese, oven-baked
Japanese tofu and minced beef
served on a hotplate. Personally,
I’m not a big fan of tofu due
to its plain taste, but when
it’s combined with beef and
cheese, it turns into a heavenly
creation! Their Pork Bacon Wrap
is also highly recommended.
Who could resist pork belly
wrapped in bacon and creamy
mayonnaise dipping? The dish is
definitely a champ here!
Slice
Comfort
3rd Food
Whenever I feel a bit of blue, simple but tasty foods (preferably with
carbs) can always cheer me up! You can find a wide variety of comfort
foods at Slice of Heaven, and my first choice was Waffle BLT.
Instead of the more traditional
bread bun, you will find your
BLT encased in buttery waffles!
The slightly sweet flavour of
waffle combines nicely with the
salty bacon; it’s worth to try!
For big-eaters, Japanese
Omurice with a bowl of crab
soup will also make your day.
Slice of Heaven | 5th Floor, West Mall, Grand Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No 1
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NEW IN TOWN
No Monkey Business
There’s no evil, only good food at 3 Wise Monkeys.
Text
KHAMILA MULIA
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Photos
BASUKI NUGROHO
Senopati is packed full of chic restaurants and quirky cafés which line
both sides of the street. Next time you pass by, take a look at the newest kid
on the block, 3 Wise Monkeys.
G
iven the name of the restaurant, you wouldn’t
expect to find Japanese food inside. But
according to Rara Wilis, one of the stakeholders,
the name “3 wise monkeys” comes from a
Japanese pictorial maxim. “Each monkey has
a unique name and character,” says Rara, “there is Iwazaru,
covering his mouth, Kikazaru, covering his ears, and Mizaru,
covering his eyes. Together, they embody the principle ‘see no
evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil’. We chose this name for a
very simple reason. We want people who come here to release
their ‘evil thoughts’ and have fun!”
And yes, unwinding at this restaurant is very easy. The relaxing
ambience might make you lose track of time! For starters, we
tried Aburi Salmon Truffle Sauce. The blend of tangy truffle
oil and silky grilled salmon was deliciously piquant. Sushi
fans might enjoy their Dragon Roll— a classic roll with crispy
shrimp, vegetables, unagi, salmon and tobiko on top. If you are
craving more salmon, their Steamed Salmon with Truffle oil is
also recommended. Unlike the Aburi Salmon, the truffle aroma
in this dish is not that strong, but still nicely done.
On the second floor, you’ll find a cocktail bar that serves a wide
range of unique creations from 3 Wise Monkeys’ mixologists.
The best seller here is the fruity Sake Sangria but we opted for
the 3WM Mudslide, a sweet martini made from sake, Baileys
and chocolate ice cream!
3 Wise Monkeys is open from 11 a.m. until midnight on
weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Expect no
evil here; just delicious foods and drinks!
3 WISE MONKEYS | Jl. Suryo No. 26, Jakarta Selatan | T: +62-21 2912 6528 | www.3wisemonkeys.co.id
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Shaken, not Stirred
Budding Bonds get the chance to sip martinis ala 007 at
Majapahit Lounge of The Dharmawangsa Jakarta.
J
ames Bond’s penchant for Martinis was best expressed in
the catch phrase “shaken, not stirred,” first uttered by Sean
Connery in Dr. No.
represented by the tequila and lemongrass in the Martini, while
the humid and hot South American desert scenery is depicted
in the tequila base.
Known for its specially crafted Martinis, Majapahit Lounge at The
Dharmawangsa Jakarta is introducing James Bond Martini Series,
inspired by three leading ladies in recent James Bond movies:
D’Vesper in Casino Royale is made with gin, vodka and Tio Pepe
dry sherry shaken and served in a chilled martini glass with a
lemon twist. The Dharmawangsa’s mixology team is serving
Vesper with a twist, replacing the bold taste with subtle flavours
of the lemon twist and the dry sherry to complement the dry
gin. Like Vesper Lynd in the movie, a conservative office worker
who did not get along with Bond at first, but ended up being
one of Bond’s most memorable ladies, this martini might have
the same effect on our patrons.
Severine from Skyfall is a concoction of vodka, gin, butterscotch
liqueur and lemon juice shaken and served with lime sorbet and
shredded lime peel. The lounge’s mixologists try to complement
the somber and somewhat sad exploration of Bond’s childhood
and eventual loss of long-time superior with a chilly concoction
centered around the sweet and sour lime sorbet. The mixture is
akin to Bond’s emotional journey as depicted in the movie and
pays homage to the climactic scene on the frozen lake.
Camille Montes in Quantum of Solace is a Martini made with
tequila, pineapple juice, lemongrass, honey and lime muddled,
shaken, strained and served with lemongrass.
Both the setting and the character are represented in the
Martini. Vindictive Camille Montes’ quest for revenge is well
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The James Bond Martini Series features 23 martinis inspired by
Bond girls, starting from Honey Ryder of Dr. No released in 1962.
Guests can sip and savour four samplers of their own choice
from this alluring cocktail series in a cubist Martini set for a truly
pleasurable drinking experience that will leave you wanting
more.
www.the-dharmawangsa.com
+6221.2358.0476 www w ww
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Deli-Delicious
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A l i s o n Pac e | PhotoS B a s u k i N u g r o h o
“This kind of food is what I really miss from New York,” explains well travelled chef /
owner of union deli AdHika Maxi referring to the city’s iconic sandwich culture.
Made famous by New York institutions such as Katz’s Delicatessan and Eisenberg’s sandwich
shop, heftily piled pastrami sandwiches and innovative Indonesian creations like “Balinese
spicy tuna croissant sandwiches” are the stand-out fare of the Union group’s latest venture,
Union Deli.
Opening its doors in December, the new deli is located in Jakarta’s biggest mall, Grand
Indonesia, smack bang in the middle of the city. The new space is intimate, cosy and
relaxed, serving coffee alongside cocktails.
The food menu is short and simple featuring around thirty items, many of which are taken
from the all time favourite menus of Union Brasserie Plaza Senayan and Pondok Indah Mall.
Here though, the focus is on house-cured meats and artisanal breads, including sourdough,
focaccia and bagels, all freshly baked by Chef Ron Luhur from Union Baker’s Studio.
Their signature pastrami sandwich features generous lashings of house brined, smoked
and carved pastrami meat with authentic Jewish-style whole-wheat bread, pickles and
wholegrain mustard… It is SERIOUSLY good!
NEW Treats
at Cloud
Perched high above the city, Cloud Lounge &
Living Room is a great spot from which to marvel
at the Jakarta skyline.
Innovative Chef Victor Taborda has introduced a brand new range of
tapas treats to nibble on whilst enjoying the view. Try their delicious
Beef Salad with Thai dressing, Beef cheek stewed with spinach and blue
cheese or Sea bass confit with garbanzo bean, Spanish- style!
From the bar, the new Triple Chocolate Martini, Incorrecto Sangria and
Berry Cheese Cake are sure to liven up the mood!
Cloud Lounge and Living Room
T: +62-21 2992 2448
Other belt-busting favourites include “Cubanos” – Cuban sandwiches filled with pork,
pickles and swiss cheese, and “Foie Gras Croquettes” – deep fried breaded fois gras balls
served with chive and black pepper mayonnaise.
For dessert lovers, Union’s iconic red velvet cake gets a makeover to “Red Velvet Pie,”
(with a red velvet crust), prepared by award-winning pastry chef Karen Carlotta along with
other sweet options like their home-made Chocolate Mint Pie.
Well made sandwiches using quality ingredients are difficult to find in Jakarta and Union Deli
certainly delivers that; in fact we don’t know of anywhere else in the city that compares.
Could this spark off the next food trend? We certainly hope so.
Union Deli | CENTRAL DEPT. STORE, EAST MALL, GRAND INDONESIA
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Vodka Hit
CÎROC® ultra-premium vodka launched their
latest flavour CÎROC® Red Berry in decadent
style with an exuberant party at hot Jakarta club,
Fable.
CÎROC® ultra-premium vodka is made from fine French grapes
that are cold fermented and distilled five times, to offer the
ultimate fresh, smooth taste. Its new flavour enhances the
tasting experience with all-natural ingredients, such as fresh
wild raspberry and luscious ripe strawberry essences.
Taste of Lebanon
Have you ever tried Lebanese
wine? Here’s your chance!
Chateau Musar is the first winery from
that region to distribute in Indonesia.
Founded in 1930 by 20-year old Gaston
Hochar, Chateau Musar wines are inspired
by Lebanon’s 6,000 year winemaking
tradition and Hochar’s travels in Bordeaux.
The winery is still family owned today
and wine enthusiasts in Indonesia can
taste the robust and unique wines by
Chateau Musar in various retail outlets,
restaurants and hotels in Jakarta,
imported by Dimatique International, one
of Indonesia’s biggest wine distributors.
Chateau Musar’s unique white wines
feature grapes indigenous to Lebanon
while Chateau Musar reds are generally
full bodied Bordeaux-style wines. At a
more economical price point, Musar Jeune
(red and whites) are also coming to the
Indonesian market.
DIVE INTO
GREAT BARRIER
EATS
Outback Steakhouse has a new
range of dishes showcasing
seafood.
Kick start your gastronomic dive with Bloomin
Pickle Fries, their famous fries topped with
pieces of crispy Bloomin onion and fried pickle
and drizzled with sweet chili and creamy ranch
dressing. Dive deeper with Crab Topped Sirloin,
seasoned and seared sirloin, topped with lump
crab meat and Hollandaise sauce and served
with your choice of two freshly made sides.
Alternatively, there’s Dory with Pure Lump Crab
Meat, Dory fish crowned with crab stuffing,
pure lump crab meat and sliced mushrooms,
finished with a drizzle of light lemon butter
sauce and served with fresh seasonal mixed
vegetables.
Stylish Dining
Food and fashion lovers rejoice! After a stylish
makeover, La Moda will re-open under new
management as a modern European brasserie in
February 2015.
Prominently located on the ground floor of Plaza Indonesia’s atrium,
La Moda will feature brick-oven pizzas, gourmet cakes and pastries,
freshly-made bread and mouth-watering favourites from the show
kitchen along with delectable tapas and refreshing cocktails at the bar.
Open daily from 10am to 10pm, this fashionable establishment will
feature a main dining area, an elegant lounge, a private room for 12
people, a bar area, a pizza counter and a takeaway coffee and dessert
counter.
For more information, please call +62-21 2992 4217
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Cookie Monster
Truff the Burger Out!
This January, Infinite Delight presents three
new culinary offerings: the Cupcake Cookie,
Delight Cake and Ice Cream Sandwich.
Jakarta’s pioneering neighborhood burger joint,
Three Buns celebrates the holiday by releasing a
festive truffle menu throughout December 2014
and January 2015.
Shaped like a cupcake, the Cupcake Cookie contains
tasty chocolate chip and is topped with a luxurious
cream frosting. Their Ice Cream Sandwich is available in
three different flavours and filled with locally produced,
handmade ice cream. And if that’s not enough, grab the
new Delight Cake stacked with chocolate chip cookies and
layered with cream cheese. Yum!
www.infinitedelight.com
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The “Truff it Out” menu begins with homemade ultimate truffle
burger called “the Street Truff”, Truffle Mac N Cheese, Truffle
Gelato for dessert, as well as Truffle Passion Cocktail and Martini
to lighten up your meal. In addition, you can enjoy a luxurious
truffle twist to the Three Buns’ signature burger!
Discover amazing deals from your favorite merchants nearby
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HOW IT WORKS
Located next to Treehouse Kemang, the
first Chocolate Monggo store in Jakarta is a
decadent spot for chocoholics.
At the grand opening party, we learned Chocolate
Monggo’s recipe for success. Belgian Thierry Detournay
arrived in Yogyakarta in 2001 and was disappointed by the
lack of quality chocolate in the world’s 3rd largest producer
of cocoa. So he produced his own chocolates and sold
them at Gadjah Mada University market in his old pink
Vespa which he transformed into a vending stall.
Chocolate Monggo is produced in their “maison de
production” in Yogyakarta. Made of dark chocolate and
with 100% cocoa butter, cocoa beans are sourced from
Java, Sumatra and Celebes.
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Presenting
NOW! Jakarta & RIVA Special Dinner
Join Alistair Speirs and the NOW! Jakarta team
for the first of our special dinner series in which we collaberate with some of Jakarta’s
best restaurants for an evening of great food, great wine and great entertainment
21st January 2015
Business
& Economy
This striking PAINTING symbolises the idea of saving for
the future. tHE COLOUR GREEN IS USED DELIBERATELY TO
REPRESENT NOT ONLY MONEY BUT THE INDONESIAN CONCEPT OF
“HIJAU MATANYA” (Green Eyes), or people who are greedy
for money.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (welcome canape)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (wine pairing dinner)
RIVA Grill Bar & Terrace at The Park Lane Jakarta
Jl. Casablanca Kav.18 Jakarta 12870
“New Year New Me”
Priced at
Rp. 1.000.000,- nett/person
for an exquisite 4 course dinner
by Riva Kitchen Team paired with exceptional wines.
(For vegetarian options, please inform at time of booking)
There will be an entertaining presentation by one of NOW! Jakarta’s
talented writers to enliven the evening.
Limited seats are available, make your reservation now.
For more information please contact :
Ms. Nila - 0812 8102 006
nila@phoenix.co.id
riva@parklanejakarta.com - 021 828 2000 ext 2067
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Jakarta is
By
Amanda Balneg
Mayor of London
Boris Johnson visited
Jakarta on November 29th
and 30th to boost trade
and swap best practices
between London and
Jakarta in sectors key to
both cities’ development,
such as infrastructure,
technology, e-commerce
and financial services.
Taste of Norway
The annual Norwegian seafood dinner
was organised by the Indonesia Norway
Business Council in collaboration with the
Royal Norwegian Embassy at the ShangriLa last November 12. Ambassador Stig
Traavik and Madam Noor Traavik welcomed
the Minister of Marine and Fishery Affairs,
Susi Pudjiastuti, and other guests, who
indulged in fresh seafood flown in all the
way from Norway.
The new Government of Indonesia aims to make Indonesia a maritime
power and it sees Norway as a partner in that endeavour. The Minister
expressed her wish for Norway to assist the coastal communities and to
establish student exchange between Indonesia and Norway.
Marine aqua farming in Yapen, West Papua will be developed with
Norwegian technology, which is not only sustainable but which will also
increase production of yellow fin and barramundi.
Best of
Belgium Bazaar
T
he Jakarta visit is part of the
three-city Far East tour, which
also includes Singapore and Kuala
Lumpur. During his visit, the Mayor
met Indonesian President, Joko Widodo,
and the Governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja
Purnama. He also hosted a reception for
British businesses and took part in Jakarta’s
much-loved car-free day.
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The Mayor of London said: “It is vital to
continue to bang the drum loudly for
London’s status as a world-class destination
for business, jobs and innovation. The
truly dynamic cities of Jakarta, Singapore
and Kuala Lumpur are delivering exciting
infrastructure and regeneration at a fast pace
and are the perfect partners for London to
share knowledge and expertise across many
important sectors.”
Boris Johnson was first elected Mayor of
London in 2008, and was re-elected in 2012.
Under his tenure, crime in London has fallen 17
per cent, the capital has seen record investment
in transport and the city staged what are widely
acknowledged to be the most successful
Olympic and Paralympic Games ever.
The Mayor lives in North London. A passionate
cyclist, he enjoys painting and playing tennis.
stalls selling chocolate, beer, fashion,
furniture, jewellery, perfume and
comic books. To experience the best
of Belgium, you need to taste its
food. At the bazaar, visitors enjoyed
fresh waffles, Belgian stew and fries,
accompanied by cold beer.
The Best of Belgium Bazaar was held on
November 22 at the Residence of the
Ambassador of Belgium. With 18 companies
participating this year and representing
over 22 brands and products from Belgium
and Luxemburg, it’s the biggest event ever.
The bazaar was a consumer paradise with
Comic book aficionados and those
keen on combining consumer
therapy with a bit of cultural heritage
wandered at the exhibition of
Adventures of Tintin, The Smurfs,
Lucky Luke and Marsupilami, created
by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi,
as well as paraphernalia from
private collectors.
As shoppers stocked up on
holiday gifts and enjoyed Belgian
food and drinks, they were
also helping make this world a
little better place to live in with
portion of the bazaar’s sales
proceeds benefitting the charity
foundations
Yayasan
CIMD
and Jakarta Animal Aid Network.
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THREE REASONS NOT TO MAKE
A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
By
A
hhh, it’s that time of the year,
New Year, where spirits are
high, motivation is up, dreams
are abundant and hopes are
plentiful! One of the most
universal and wonderful habits during this
period is making a resolution. Why wouldn’t
one want to take advantage of the occasion
and start a new leaf with new aspirations
and new promises? It all sounds fantastic and
makes you all tingly inside, doesn’t it? Here’s
the hard truth though, according to a research
from the University of Scranton, only eight
per cent of people actually achieve their New
Year’s goals. Eight percent! In other words, 92
out of 100 people fail to reach their dreams.
Are you among this bunch who gave up on
your dreams? Well, that sounds a bit harsh!
Alright, let’s rephrase the question. Do you
remember what goals you set last year? What
was it or what were they? How did you do? Did
you achieve it? If not, how close did you get to
achieving those goals? Are you satisfied with
your accomplishments? My guess is some of
you may not remember your resolutions,
many of you didn’t follow through with them
and may be thinking “another year, another
resolution...down the drain!”.
Many people get impulsive in setting new
goals, especially in the NewYear. Unfortunately
many can’t even track down how close they
were in reaching them throughout the year.
So why do we bother making them in the first
place! I’ll share with you three reasons why we
should NOT make a new year’s resolution:
Reason
1
If we can’t break down
our goals into digestible
and do-able tactics and
strategies, then we really
shouldn’t make one at all.
When we say “I want to lose 15 kgs in one
year”, do we really know how to achieve
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that? Does it make us feel challenged or lost?
A goal is supposed to make us feel a little
uncomfortable inside, but just as importantly,
it’s supposed to make us feel like we CAN
achieve it! What good does it do if we already
feel defeated before the battle even started?
Compare to “I want to lose 15 kgs in one year,
which equals to 1.25 kgs per month”. Doesn’t
that goal sound more attainable and enticing?
When you’re setting a goal, break it down to
smaller-scaled tactics.
Reason
2
If you can’t hold yourself
accountable for your
resolutions, give them up!
Commitment is a promise you keep because
you feel accountable for it. When making
a resolution, we are painting a dream that
requires a commitment in order to achieve
it. The irony of a commitment is that most
people can keep promises to other people
more than they can to themselves. If this is
the case, maybe it’ll be worth your while to
make a resolution as a promise to somebody
else. You can ask a friend, or a family member,
or a mentor to help you. A couple of weeks
ago, my girlfriends and I shared our 2015
resolutions in front of each other; one person
took note and afterwards shared the list of
goals to the group. When I read the minutes,
truthfully it made me feel a bit anxious about
letting down the group by not keeping my
promise. Hence, I suppose it’s a good thing
that other people heard my resolutions and
can come back and check on my progress or
commitment from time to time.
Reason
3
If you can’t envision the
impact and true benefits of
your goals, then why make
them?
How is your goal going to affect your life?
How is it going to make you feel? If you can’t
say that your resolutions will make your life or
other people’s lives better, more meaningful
and enriched, and you a happier person,
then you might want to consider redefining
your resolution. It’s not that I don’t endorse
shallow goals, but if we can’t feel in our gut
how our goals will truly make us happy, then
we won’t really put our heart into our efforts;
and consequently if we don’t end up reaching
them then we can resort to feeling like we
haven’t lost anything anyway! For example,
let’s say your goal is to go on an Alaskan cruise
because you’ve never been on a cruise ship
and one of your dreams is to see the glaciers.
Try redefining that goal into a feeling of
happiness, joy and pride. And try to envision
how the trip will enrich your life by way of
seeing a different part of the world, seeing the
wonders of nature and meeting people from
all over. If you can visualise the true positive
impacts your goal will bring to your life, then
you will more likely strive to achieve it, because
by not attaining it, you will not have only failed
to reach a goal, but more importantly you
have lost part of your happiness.
Wendy Kusumowidagdo | Senior Consultant and Coach at Outward Bound® Indonesia
An avid adventurer and traveller, Wendy as a Life Coach is living her other
passion of helping others break out of their comfort zone, discover and
reach their potential. She has worked with major international and local
companies in the banking, finance and insurance, consumer goods, oil and
gas industries. She is also a writer for business and lifestyle publications.
Visit her blog wendyindah.wordpress.com named “Turning Life Experiences
into Life Skills”.
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COUNTRY
FOCUS
Australia in Indonesia
Australia is famous among Indonesians as a travel destination, evoking images of
hopping kangaroos, the Great Barrier Reef, slang and beer-belly culture, Sydney’s Opera
House, Melbourne’s coffee culture and cuisine and cuddly koalas, but scratch deeper
and you’ll find that Indonesia and Australia share more than tourists. Here’s a look at
some of the highlights of the Australian Embassy’s recent activities in Indonesia.
Taken from Sudigdo’s private
collection, this painting represents
the new emergence of Australian
companies in Papua. The Australian
flag can be viewed on the girl’s hand
while in her hair a smaller portion
represents her Indonesian roots.
“COVERING PAPUA’S GIRL #2” | 150 X 150cm
| oil on canvas | 2010
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AUSTRALIA IN INDONESIA
303
Indonesians
Receive
Australia
Awards
Ambassador for
Women and Girls Visits
Indonesia
As many as 303 Indonesians were
selected as Australia Awards Fellows and
will receive short-term training and
professional development opportunities
in Australia.
Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls,
Ms Natasha Stott Despoja, visited Indonesia, as
part of Australia’s international engagement on
gender equality and women’s empowerment.
She visited women who benefit from a poverty
reduction programme that offers loans to run small
businesses. Women from civil society organisations
also outlined their agenda to improve women’s
economic empowerment, support women’s
leadership, reduce violence against women and
protect Indonesian migrant workers overseas.
Fellowships
“This round of Fellowships will
build capacity in a variety of sectors
across Indonesia including: transport
security, improved HIV responses,
women leadership and water resource
management,” said former Ambassador
of Australia to Indonesia, Greg Moriarty.
Farewell to
greg moriarty
In December we bade farewell to Australian Ambassador
to Indonesia, Greg Moriarty, who oversaw Australia’s
largest embassy anywhere and Indonesia’s largest foreign
assistance program.
During his 4-year tenure, Ambassador Moriarty proved to be
an affable and forward-thinking leader, gathering thousands
of Twitter followers and maintaining an avid interest in and
support for the develepment of Aussie Rules football in
Indonesia.
Taking over the
Dr. David Engel.
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reigns
as Charges
d’Affaires
is
Pioneering
Coral Reef
Mapping
A group of researchers using state-of-theart equipment travelled to North Sulawesi
and Karimun Jawa Islands in Central Java
to run a pioneering Indonesian Coral Reef
Survey. Scientists from the University
of Queensland, Indonesia’s Institute of
Sciences and local universities undertook
the work for the Catlin Seaview Survey to
capture images and videos of Indonesia’s
coral reefs. The survey aims to create a
vital scientific baseline study of the world’s
reefs. It is expected to reveal the impact
of environmental changes on the world’s
coral reefs and help in the management
of these vulnerable habitats, which are
threatened by climate change and human
activity.
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Enjoy an Australian welcome
and discover the best of Australia
The Australia Awards
Hadi Soesastro
Prize
Mr. Bimo Wijayanto and Ms. Diana Setiyawati were
awarded the inaugural Australia Awards Hadi Soesastro
Prize for their contributions in the fields of economics and
psychology respectively. The annual prize recognises the
work of Indonesian academics completing their doctorates
in Australia with the aim of developing young leaders and
promoting people-to-people and educational links between
the two countries. The prize is awarded in honour of eminent
Indonesian economist Professor Hadi Soesastro, a great
friend of Australia, who left a lasting legacy in the field of
economics and Asia-Pacific cooperation.
The AustraliaIndonesia
Emerging
Writers
Exchange
Two young writers from Australia and
Indonesia took part in an emerging writers
exchange. Ni Ketut Sudiani from Bali went to
Melbourne to attend the Emerging Writers’
Festival, while Australia’s Luke Ryan took
part in the Bali Emerging Writers Festival. The
exchange was part of the Australian Embassy
Jakarta’s Arts and Cultural Program 2014. The
Australian Embassy’s Arts and Cultural
Program 2014 included concerts, visual art
exhibitions, dance, literature, fashion and an
innovative research science seminar series.
Inaugural
Greg Moriarty
Visits Eastern
Indonesia
Ambassador Greg Moriarty visited an Australianfunded water hibah project in Bantimurung, South
Sulawesi, which aims to increase the number of
low-income households with access to piped water
and sewerage. He then visited Papua province as
part of Australia’s long-term support for economic
development in eastern Indonesia. “Traders from
Makassar first made contact with Australia in
the 1700s. This trip provides an opportunity to
commemorate these historical ties and deepen
people-to-people links between our two countries,”
said Ambassador Moriarty.
mining event
for OZMINE2014
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mining business leaders and professionals
with discussions highlighting challenges
facing the resource exploration sector of
the mining supply chain and the critical role
it plays in laying important foundations for
the mining sector. Australian companies
lead the world’s mining sector. Players in
the mining equipment, technology and
services offer expertise to the resources
industry in Indonesia and throughout
ASEAN. The event included the unveiling
of the new Australian Mining Chamber of
Commerce.
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MEETING THE MAN BEHIND
CCAI
This month Publisher Alistair Speirs met with the relatively new President
Director of Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) who joined the company in
november 2013. Kadir Gunduz has had extensive experience with the CocaCola system having started his 24-year career with the Coke bottler in his
home country of Turkey.
H
e quickly developed a very
strong passion to succeed, as
you’d expect in any corporate
leader, plus a very broad and
deep understanding of the
global beverage industry. He is very focused
on using this knowledge to build a sustainable
and robust business for CCAI for many years
to come.
Since joining CCAI in 2013, Kadir has developed
his passion for the Indonesian market and has
a goal to double the size of the business over
the coming 4 years. His leadership style is
very engaging providing leadership from the
front and he has a deep desire to develop the
local leadership teams across the business,
rating employee engagement as one of the
key required elements to success.
How important is Indonesia in the
NJ whole group business?
is very important for the
K Indonesia
group. While we operate in seven
countries, Indonesia as the fourth largest
population in the world and a growing
element of middle class creates opportunities
for growth that are important for the CocaCola system. Because of that CCA has made an
investment in Indonesia of over US$1,5billion
over the last 22 years, and US$300M over the
last two, with yet another US$500M to come
over the next few years. The numbers speak
for themselves.
We already have a significant presence with
12,000 employees, 9 manufacturing facilities,
1300 trucks, 100 sales and distribution centres
with our Cibitung plant the largest in Asia
Pacific (and we are very proud of this facility!).
This is a “megaplant” and is state-of-the-art in
its technology. We don’t just say it. We do it!
Are you happy with progress over
the last five years?
the last year since I have
K Certainly
been here. What I can tell you is CCA
is happy to have a significant business here
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in Indonesia. Targets change as markets
change but our objective is to contribute to
the overall growth of the beverage industry.
Every company contributes to that growth
but since consumption is still very low in all
segments, there is a big opportunity. There
are three parameters:
1)Population;
2)GDP growth (reflected in income and the
growth of the middle class) and;
3)Age Profile, which is still young.
When we see all these, we see Indonesia is in
a special position. So to answer your question:
are we happy “yes”, are we satisfied “no”!
What products have done
particularly well and what needs
more attention?
K Carbonated beverages are all there
but Pulpy Orange was a game-changer
launch, the first of its kind, and created a new
market. Now widely accepted, it’s still a very
big brand and now has different variants in
the market.
NJ
Frestea is unique to Indonesia with a
formulation adopted to Indonesian taste, and
tea is the second largest beverage category
after water. It’s big and growing fast.
Coke Zero wasn’t expected to overtake Classic
Coke, but these products are consumed by
some specific segments. There is also our
recently launched tea with reduced calories,
part of our drive to promote an active lifestyle,
which includes promoting sport especially
badminton and grass roots football.
Our products are all already nationwide,
with nine manufacturing plants (and there
may be another greenfields project subject
to approval from our board) but in terms
of reach we are delivered everywhere,
our direct coverage is second to none. We
work with many wholesalers and literally
thousands of sales reps calling on customers
6 days a week.
Are you happy that your production
facilities are environmentally friendly?
are not only happy but we are
K We
also proud. We follow Government
regulations and all our facilities are awarded
Gold Flag status for OH&S regulations. But we
are also audited by the Coca-Cola Company
and they have their own requirements for
safety and the environment.
NJ
Our water brand Ades has the lightest bottle
in the world (in the Coca-Cola System) and is
100% recyclable. The CCAI system is “water
neutral” - we give back the same amount of
water as we use - through our biopore and
“coke forest” programs and also the many
‘access to clean water’ programs we provide
to communities around our manufacturing
plants.
NJ You have had some problems with
Government regulations. How is
your relationship with them now?
prides itself on the highest
K CCA
standards of ethics and we strive to
have the highest level of compliance in the
past and in the future.
We do have an ongoing case and have
been fully cooperative with the relevant
government office to resolve the matter - and
will continue to do so.
We believe CCAI has done what it is supposed
to do to comply with the licencing and will
continue to prove its case.
You have some extensive CSR
programs please tell us about some
of them.
is committed to make a difference
K CCA
in all the markets in which it operates.
Our programs are not “projects” but long
lasting. They are built on four pillars:
•The Environment
•The Market place
•The Work place
•The Community
NJ
Good examples:
• Bali Clean Up Program: We have been
working with Quiksilver and Garuda to
clean beaches in Bali every day for the
past 7 years providing livelihoods for small
businesses and protects the livelihood of
others.
•Our free water program to local
communities such as the East Bali Poverty
Program
•The Coke Forest program in Lampung,
harvesting trees on our site and proceeds
donated for school education needs to
communities around our Plant.
•Our cooler program where we loan
coolers to our customers businesses
- which are the lowest energy coolers
in the world in their class (there are
300,000 coolers in the market by the
way) - this is big support for small
businesses.
There is an emphasis on women’s
empowerment and community
empowerment; are these important to
you?
Coca-Cola Company runs the very
K The
successful “5 by 20” Program aimed
at creating female entrepreneurs – we aim
NJ
to contribute by developing over 100,000
female entrepreneurs by 2020.
Association, to remote areas of Indonesia to
help develop basic skills and have fun.
We also support the ROLE Foundation
in Bali which has a specific women’s
education program. We are also changing
our route to market: now families are
applying to become distributors, in fact
our first distributor is a family business: the
wife looks after the books, the husband
does the marketing.
There are two passions: football and
badminton. The revival of old badminton
courts through the Angkat Raketmu program
is one we are proud of. Our overaching
approach is active lifestyle.
The Coke Forest is a good example of
community programs. It is important to
engage on a sustainable basis. We need to
get buy in from the community - but the
community has to be in the centre of the
program.
What about sport? There are
many aspects you support: kids’
football, Coke Kicks and surfing. Are
these effective?
roots football is really our
K Grass
focus - it’s almost institutionalised.
This is a big thing for kids, not just in
international schools of Jakarta but the
Coke Kicks program takes professional
coaches from a Partners, Asian Soccer
NJ
Tell us a bit about your path to
Indonesia please.
to this position in Coca-Cola
K Prior
Amatil Indonesia, I was appointed as the
President and CEO of Aujan Coca-Cola Beverage
Co. based in Dubai, where I managed to deliver
good market and financial results through both
expansion and organic growth in a number of
markets.
NJ
I spent almost 3 years with CCHBC in Russia,
followed by 7 years with SABCO in increasingly
senior leadership positions, including General
Manager, Tanzania, Regional Manager,
SWA/Cambodia & Laos, and finally Division
Director, Asia.
www.coca-colaamatil.co.id
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JOIN EFFORT FOR CLEANER BALI’S BEACHES THROUGH
BALI BEACH CLEAN UP
We face difficult challenges when it comes to
preserving clean oceans, but one problem is
simple to understand: rubbish.
Rubbish is one of the most widespread
pollution problems facing our oceans and
waterways. We all know rubbish in the water
compromises the health and livelihoods
of humans and wildlife, and threatens
the tourism industry that depends on it.
Unfortunately, even in world-famous beaches,
such as those in Bali, we have all noticed the
“tsunami of trash” on the beachfront these
past few years during the wet season. During
this time, which usually occurs between
October and April, tons of rubbish will pile
high after having been washed out by the
monsoon rains and brought back by onshore
winds, leaving the island in a horrendous
condition.
That’s why since 2008, Coca-Cola Amatil
Indonesia (CCAI) together with Quiksilver
Indonesia, and PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero),
Tbk, have taken bold action—working handin-hand to minimize the impact of waste on
the beautiful beaches of Bali, strengthen
the tourism industry, and support Bali
government’s program in creating a “Clean
and Green Bali”. CCAI has started Bali Beach
Clean Up Program (BBCU) and collected over
26 million kilograms of rubbish from Bali’s
five major beaches: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak,
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Jimbaran and Kedonganan. Armed with
modern equipment, such as tractors, rubbish
trucks and barber surf rakes, 75 dedicated
beach cleaning crews from local communities
clean up approximately 9.7 km shoreline
every day throughout the five iconic beaches.
At our core, CCAI is committed to an aspiration
of zero waste. Every bottle, every label, and
every cap of our packaging is recyclable. By
recycling, less will be discarded as rubbish,
which in turn will help reduce the possibility
of the packaging ending up in oceans and
waterways. But we believe that this journey is
not a journey to be taken alone. A sustainable
effort requires businesses, governments,
and communities to pitch in and drive action
towards a trash-free ocean.
Therefore, we initiated an annual “eco
event” called Bali’s Big Eco Weekend, where
everybody can get involved directly in
cleaning up the beaches, releasing sea turtles,
and enjoying a fun weekend festivities of
surfing competition. Every year, thousands of
people roll up their sleeves to join the cleanup effort. On a regular basis, we engage local
communities and visitors to maintain Bali’s
beach cleanliness through a “mini beach clean
up” that is held every two weeks.
We actively encourage people to play a role
and be a part of the solution. Help us to
achieve the vision of a healthy environment!
Visit www.coca-colaamatil.co.id to learn
more about BBCU program and how you can
participate.
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IABC
Neighbours
in Business
Peter Fanning, Vice President of Indonesia Australia Business Council
(IABC), a bilateral business organisation founded in 1989, talks about the
challenges and opportunities for Australian and Indonesian businesses.
OPINION
The editorial team loves this romantic painting
featuring another of Sudigdo’s beautiful female
characters. This time the figure is depicted sleeping
with rose petals falling all around her.
Tell us about your background and why you decided to
get involved with IABC?
been involved in organisations, practically all my life,
PF I’ve
in Australia, in Papua New Guinea and here. It’s simply
something I enjoy doing because I like to make a difference
and get involved with people, and organisations provide ample
opportunities to do this. I’ve been involved since I arrived in
Indonesia 18 years ago but have been on the board for about 14
years. I work as a lawyer.
NJ
Used as our February 2012
cover, the original painting was
bought by the current German
Ambassador to Indonesia,
Dr. Georg Witschel.
What did you like about Indonesia as a market?
What I enjoy about it is the variety and the challenge.
are challenges everywhere in the world but here
PF There
they do keep you active and thinking all the time so that
it’s far from being routine or mundane. There are always nice
people to deal with, which makes it even more satisfying.
NJ
From what sectors are the Australian companies here?
The major Australian involvement is services, which covers
whole lot of industries, from law to insurance, to banking,
PF amanagement,
tax consulting, mine management, golf
training and education, as well as actual mining. The membership
of IABC indicates a fairly steady number.
NJ
What are your members’ key concerns?
There’s hardly any concern that the Indonesian
and business don’t know about. We share the
PF government
same concerns and the underlying concern is confusing
and conflicting regulation and conflicting interpretation of
regulation. Some people say that there are too many regulations
in Indonesia. That’s not necessarily the case. What is needed
is greater coordination among regulations and regulators so
that some of the uncertainties are reduced and to some extent
eliminated. For example, the company law in Indonesia when
it is printed out single spaced amounts to about 30 pages. The
company law in Australia covers about 100,000 pages. When
you’re dealing with company law in Australia, you have a lot more
certainty and if it’s not already clear, there’s litigation to clarify an
issue. It’s not a question of more or less regulation but a question
of regulation which is clear, comprehensive, understandable
and which fits in with other regulations so there’s a coordinated
whole.
NJ
Do you hold regular events? What do they achieve?
Our main activity is putting people together in the context
a workshop, social gathering, or conference so they can
PF of
share their experiences and learn from others. We are not
a primarily a lobby group but a networking organisation.
NJ
Anything you’d like to add?
I think Australian engagement in Indonesia is growing. Australia
and Indonesia are major neighbours and it is necessary to
PF encourage more Australian businesses, trade and investment
here and vice versa. In Indonesia, we talk about unity in diversity. There is
also strength in diversity. When we share each other’s strengths, we both
benefit but we also become better friends.
NJ
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OPINION
art
Indonesia’s History of
Fruits, Carved in Stone
T e x t & P h oto s
A M I R S I D H A R TA
In Indonesian art, the fruit motif appears in various forms. It may have
appeared in various geometric textile or woodcarving motifs across the
archipelago. However, due to the rather plain circular or rounded form
of fruits, and its depiction in the geometric patterns in textiles, the fruit
motif is not readily or easily recognised.
T
he fruits themselves are often
used as the main elements of
decoration. The decorations of
the main entrances to wedding
venues are supposed to consist
of various fruit and vegetable arrangements,
including pisang raja, kelapa gading, kluwih,
and nanas. In Bali, the towering offerings that
women carry on their heads to the temples,
consist of fruits, such as manggis, jambu,
sawo, salak, jeruk, pisang, mangga and even
jeruk Bali and semangka.
The clearest depiction of fruits are in the
stone carvings of Java and Bali. The famous
Buddhist stupa-temple Borobudur is filled
with relief panels that include depictions of
fruits and fruit trees.
While some reliefs of the Borobudur are
renditions of idealised figures, artifacts,
and environments, many reliefs are derived
from actual natural environments. Hence,
many of the plants motifs on the reliefs can
be identified. Cammerloher (1931) identified
seven types of fruit trees: banana, mango,
durian, nangka, coconut, pinang and lontar.
The banana tree is identified from the long
and slender shape of its leaves. With its leaves
portrayed in a unique circular pattern, the
mango is recognisable from the comma-like
shape of its fruit. The large durian and nangka
are easily identifiable from the shapes of their
fruits.
According to the shape of their leaves, the
three types of palm found on the relief of the
Borobudur can be divided into two types. In
the “feather” shaped leaf group, the fruit
of the Areca palm is much smaller than the
large round fruit of the coconut. Meanwhile,
the palmyra palm can be recognised from the
characteristic “fan” shape of its leaf.
A relief on the Borobudur (1 Ba 196) shows
two monkeys congregating beneath a mango
tree. One of the monkeys sits with two
mangoes in his hands, while the other seems
to offer him a bowl of mangoes.
Fruits also appear as part of offerings on the
reliefs of the Borobudur. One famous relief
of Borobudur shows a stupa honoured with
offerings of incense, fruits and flowers (II 96).
The fruits on this relief are shown merely using
circular shapes of different sizes, without any
attempt of depicting a particular kind.
In Mendut, a smaller temple near and
believed to be related to the Borobudur,
there are also a number of reliefs that include
depictions of fruits. The left wall in front of
the entranceway to the inner chamber of a
famous panel depicts Hariti, a child devourer
turned protector of children.
The tree, near which Hariti sits, has a large
and ripe fruit—which appears to be mango.
The children are shown playing around the
tree; one boy can be seen sitting on a tree
branch while another attempts to climb the
tree. To Hariti’s left, another tree, which has
leaves similar in shape to the one on the other
side of the panel, is filled with many small
round fruits. A boy can be seen picking fruits
of this tree and handing them to another who
is climbing the tree, while another supports
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him. The tree and the fruits they bear in this relief,
seem to be not merely pictorial in nature, but appear
to have some symbolic significance. It seems like
the tree represents the aura of Hariti’s compasssion
which brings prosperity to the environment.
Fruits also appear frequently in the famous Rama
reliefs of the Prambanan. One relief shows Rama
displaying his omnipotence by shooting an arrow,
striking a row of seven coconut trees, a scene
matching the relief of Sakyamuni on the Lalitavistara
series of the Borobudur. Although overall the panel
seems quite refined, the sculptor whimsically includes
a touch of humor into the scene. The trees, arranged
in a tight linear cluster, seem squat in appearance.
Each is characterised using a different stem pattern,
with six birds perched on top of the leaves of the
trees. Meanwhile, a squirrel attempts to climb the
branch of the first tree in the row.
Art historian Thomas Hunter relates the scene to
verses 157-8 of the Sixth Canto of the Kakawin
Ramayana:
“He (Sugriwa) wished to know about the power of Lord
Rama,
Wise was he, Raghusuta (=Rama), and shot straight
through tal trees
The number of those pierced by his arrow was seven tal
(=lontar) (trees)
Sugriwa was amazed as he looked at the tal trees.”
Hunter went on to predict that the Borobudur scene
is a likely source of inspiration for the Prambanan
scene, which in turn may have found its way into
the Kakawin, but refrains from drawing a definitive
conclusion before a much more thorough research is
conducted.
The manggis is seen in many Indonesian artifacts,
including Javanese gold. Often featured in sirih sets
prepared as bridal gifts, it is said that manggis is
considered a fruit that does not lie. The number of
inner segments of the manggis always corresponds
to the number of hard petal-like marks which appear
on the bottom of the fruit. Due to its inherent
“honesty”, manggis serves as an appropriate symbol
of an auspicious contract.
In support of this notion, the figure of Bima,
portrayed in the Candi Sukuh, wears manggis-shaped
earings, symbolic of his frank and honest character.
Hardjonagoro remarked that the manggis fruit
represents integrity. Like the Dwiwarna, the national
“Two-Colored” flag of Indonesia features the dark red
rind of the fruit, which symbolises brevity, while its
white flesh symbolises purity.
The depiction of fruits in the art of Indonesia,
particularly of Java, are often not merely decorative
in presence. In many cases, they contain symbolic
significance, perhaps meant as a reminder of
humankind’s most revered characters. With many of
the pieces carved in stone, much can be learned from
them.
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OPINION
MOVIES
Old Dogs,
New Tricks
Text
RIZAL IWAN
The new year may call
for a new self-image,
a new job, a new
passport stamp, or
a new relationship
status on Facebook—
but things are
looking awfully
familiar in the
Hollywood 2015 movie
roster. This year,
there are more than
just a handful of
remakes and reboots
being scheduled
for release. Not
to mention the
countless sequels,
but we won’t go into
that now. Today, we
are focusing on the
familiar stories that
are in the work to be
reborn this year.
Cinderella
The NEW TRICK Not
a
lot, apparently, judging from the
trailer; other than the fact that
one of Disney’s most popular
princesses now comes in flesh and
blood. Not surprising, really, since
the film is also produced by Walt
Disney Pictures. Some scenes are
strongly reminiscent of the 1950
animated film, including her rodent
friends, her ball gown, and the fairy
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grossing film, which spawned two
sequels and shot Mel Gibson to
international stardom.
The NEW TRICK Well, Max
Rockatansky is not Australian
this time, but American, or so
it seems. And in place of Mel
Gibson is Tom Hardy. Except for
Max, all the other characters are
new. There’s Furiosa, played by
Charlize Theron, a woman who
tries to make it across the desert
to go back to her childhood
home. And there’s Nux, a powder
white bandit played by Nicholas
Hoult. Interestingly, with all this
new interpretation, 30 whooping
years after the last Mad Max
installment, the film is still helmed
by its original director, George
Miller.
Pan
Mad Max: Fury Road
Cinderella
(due out in March)
The old dog
O n e
of Disney’s all-time-favourite
animated films is getting a liveaction treatment from director
Kenneth Branagh (Thor). After
her father’s unexpected death,
beautiful Ella (Downton Abbey’s
Lily James) has to endure the
contempt—and a heap of
daily house chores—from her
stepmother and two stepsisters,
until a ball in Prince Charming’s
(Game of Thrones’ Richard
Madden) palace presents her with
a possible ticket out.
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Pan
godmother sequence. One thing
everyone is looking forward to is the
promisingly delicious turns from
Cate Blanchett as the Stepmother,
and Helena Bonham Carter as
Fairy Godmother. Other than that,
everything looks pretty antiseptic—
well, pretty Disney —so don’t
expect a radical deconstruction
like Ever After, still my favourite
Cinderella retelling to date.
Mad Max: Fury Road
(due out in May)
On a postThe old dog
apocalyptic Earth, where there
are deserts as far as your eyes can
see, all hope is gone, law is nonexistent, and people are fighting
each other for the basic need to
live, Max seeks out to avenge the
death of his wife and child. Yes,
it is the film that made history
in 1979 as Australia’s highest-
(due out in July)
T h i s
The old dog
reinterpretation of the tale of
our Neverland hero finds Peter,
an orphan who gets abducted
to a magical world, where he
is involved in an adventure of a
lifetime—battling a villain called
Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman)
and meeting a new friend called
Hook (Garrett Hedlund of Tron:
Legacy)—that shapes his destiny
to become the great Peter Pan.
n
The NEW TRICK A
untold story of Peter Pan, some
sort of the opposite of the 1991
film Hook, which examines
what happens to Peter after his
Neverland adventures. Another
novelty factor is that it is directed
by Joe Wright, who has given
us such sweepingly beautiful
drama like Pride and Prejudice
and Atonement, but who has yet
to prove himself in handling a
magical caper. Plus, this might
also be our first time seeing Hugh
Jackman go incognito under such
heavy make-up.
Poltergeist
(due out in July)
A family
The old dog
moves into a suburban home and
finds strange occurrences in the
house. Unknown presences are
felt, objects are moving around,
and finally their youngest
daughter is taken away from
them. Where to? We’re pretty
sure she gets sucked into the
TV set. Yup, you got it; it’s the
reimagining of the 1982 horror
classic, which gave us the hairrising catchphrase: “They’re
here...”
The NEW TRICK O u r
eyebrows are also raised, halfworried, expecting what kind of
treatment the filmmakers involved
in the production will bring us.
The helmer is Gil Kenan, a young
director who brought us the
animated film Monster House (yes,
it’s technically a horror film, but
it’s animated!). The screenwriter is
David Lindsay-Abaire, a playwright
whose portfolio includes the
animated films Robots and Rise
of the Guardians, the live-action
Oz the Great and Powerful, and
the Broadway musical Shrek the
Musical. Now, we are sure they are
very talented— Lindsay-Abaire is
both Oscar and Tony-nominated—
but what are filmmakers so used
to dealing with such kid stuff
doing, tackling a phenomenal
horror classic that has crept out a
generation? I guess, we will have
to see.
The Halo Effect
By
CRAIG MONEY
There exists a psychological
phenomenon called the “halo
effect” that compels people
to attribute other attractive
qualities to individuals who
display talent or beauty—
it’s the reason we listen to
actors and artists in times of
disaster or during election
season. The net result in music,
however, should be considered
a beautiful thing, for it is the
reason we remain inspired by
individuals, their song writing
and craft. Seek songs that
move you, they will gently push
and pull you in positive ways
unimagined.
The Man from
U.N.C.L.E.
(due out in August)
Warner
The old dog
Bros. Pictures digs deep into the
1960s to resurrect the popular
espionage TV series, about CIA
agent Napoleon Solo (Henry
Cavill) and KGB agent Illya
Kuryakin (Armie Hammer), who
join forces to fight a mysterious
criminal organization, involving a
nuclear weapon.
The NEW TRICK T h e
film is still set in the 60s, but with
Guy Ritchie at the helm, we can
expect the squeaky clean, slightly
comedic nature of the original
TV series to receive a big, grittier
makeover. Armie Hammer did
not have much luck with the last
TV series adaptation he starred in,
the box-office disappointment The
Lone Ranger (in which, curiously
enough, he also operates as a duo).
If this film doesn’t do well, studios
will have to think twice before
putting him up in another pairing
formation.
music
soul recordings in London fit perfectly
in her career.
AC/DC – Rock or Bust
Columbia – Rock
Few bands have had a mammoth
sound and career as AC/DC. Since
1973, their tome of power chord roar
and seedy lyrics has become one of
the most influential acts of modern
day. Their brand of rock, always
minimalist—with a clear sense of space
and restraint—remains as timeless as
ever. This time round, the Australian
band continues in what works best
despite some personal setbacks with
founding brother Malcolm Young’s
debilitating illness. Young’s nephew,
Stevie, is now filling in, with group talk
of a global tour in 2015.
Mary J. Blige – The
London Sessions
TV on the Radio - Seeds
Harvest – Alternative Rock
The fifth studio album by TV on the Radio is largely
a journey of the band healing together and paying
tribute, beautifully. In 2011, bassist Gerard Smith
passed on with cancer. The process of healing is
evident in this moving set that resonates through the
arrangements by the Brooklyn quartet. Largely, it
is about starting over as aptly suggested in the title
track, “Rain comes down like it always does, this time
I’ve got seeds on the ground.”
Capitol – R&B
The UK has never been short of
delivering icons both mainstream
and underground in music. As such,
it always raises brows when the US
quietly nods in recognising this. This
is a record Mary J. Blige should have
made a while ago. A smart move
considering that Brits, from Adele to
Amy Winehouse to Sam Smith, have
been making the best soul music of
the past decade. And where Mary J.
has been lauded as R&B royalty, the
Azealia Banks – Broke
with Expensive Taste
Prospect Park – R&B, Rap, EDM
Azelia Banks’ start reads like a reverse
of the 1980’s movie Fame. Growing
up attending LaGuardia High School
of Performing Arts in Manhattan and
dropping out at 17 to focus on a music
career, thus, far floundering possibly
due to her unapologetic nature. She
triumphs, however, with a self-released
debut, that nods to all the global youth
on trend with a bold EDM-rap-hip-hop
crossover statement. Evident in her
well-received set at Potato Head, Bali
last summer.
David Bowie – Nothing
Has Changed
Legacy – Contemporary Rock/Pop
Male Singer/Songwriter
Music auteurs rejoice. Bowie has
released a 55-track compilation of his
greatest recordings from 1974 to 2014.
All sequenced in reverse chronological
order. The result is a must-listen for
fans and newcomers alike to revel in
the precision skill of reinvention by
one of music’s great chameleons. The
compilation honours Bowie’s legacy—
aptly timed with an exhibition at
Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary
Art and documentary titled “David
Bowie Is”.
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OPINION gastronomy
New Year Concerts
By
Jakarta New Year
Concert
After the highly successful world premiere
of his opera “Clara” last December, Ananda
Sukarlan continues his tradition of the Jakarta
New Year Concert. As such, I shall continue my
tradition of recommending it. Instead of the
usual flare and fanfare, this time the concert
will be intimate and therefore special: a piano
concert by the maestro himself, where he
J ohn P a u l
freely chats with the public. That’s right. The
public can participate in giving comments or
asking questions. Probably raise your hand
first.
The programme will include first
performances of his most recent piano
works, among others a new Rapsodia
Nusantara no. 12A, a virtuosic one as
usual. And of course he will perform other
Rapsodias as well.
He will be joined by the youngest winners of
Ananda Sukarlan Award 2014, Olivia TS and
Hamond Rahardjo. Both are eight years old
and both shared the First Prize in the Little
Elementary Category. They will give the
first performance of a new “cake” for four
hands by Ananda Sukarlan called “Chocolate
Mousse”, which is a nice and funky addition
to his “Pieces of Cakes” for four hands. Then
they will be joined by Ananda Sukarlan
to perform another new work, this time
for six hands (yes, three of them on one
piano). It will be an evening of refined and
entertaining music that would be perfect for
the entire family.
Date/Time: January 11th at 4 p.m.
Venue: Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki
Tickets: IDR 100,000 IDR 250,000 and VIP
for IDR 500,000 (only limited for 20 people).
For information and reservations, contact
Chendra from The Ananda Sukarlan Center
at ycep@yahoo.com or 0818 891038.
Michele
Campanella
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Institute
of Culture in collaboration with EMMA for
Peace, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary
of bilateral relations between Italy and
Indonesia, present a New Year concert piano
recital by Michele Campanella.
Campanella, born in Naples in 1947, is
an Italian pianist who specialises in the
music of Franz Liszt. He won the Alfredo
Casella Prize at age 19, after studying with
Vincenzo Vitale. This led to an international
performing career taking him to many
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countries, including the United Kingdom,
the United States, Australia, China,
Argentina and Brazil, working with such
celebrated conductors, as Claudio Abbado,
Riccardo Muti and Zubin Mehta, as well as
Gianluigi Gelmetti, Sir Charle Mackerras and
many others. He has recorded the complete Hungarian
Rhapsodies and many of the major
transcriptions of Franz Liszt. For his Liszt
recordings, Campanella received the Grand
Prix du Disque of the Franz Liszt Society in
Budapest in 1976, 1977 and 1998, as well
as the “Premio della critica discografica
italiana” in 1980. He also received the
Fondazione Premio Napoli and Fondazione
Guido e Roberto Cortese awards.
Campanella has also recorded works by
Ferrucio Busoni, Frédéric Chopin, Modest
Mussorgsky, Francis Poulenc, Maurice Ravel,
Gioachino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saëns,
Domenico Scarlatti, Franz Schubert, Pyotr
Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Carl Maria von Weber.
Highly recommended concert!
The gorgeous bar of The Sugar Club featuring panoramic views of Auckland.
Discovering
the Epicurean Side
of New Zealand
Text & Photos
The programme for this concert:
Chopin vs Liszt:
Ballate e Valzer
F.Chopin: Ballata n.3 in la bemolle op.47
Tre Valzer brillanti op. 34
- in la bemolle maggiore
- in la minore
- in fa maggiore
Ballata n.i in sol minore op.23
F.Liszt: quatrième mephisto-valse
valse-impromtu
Ballata in si minore
quatrième valse oubliée
Valse dal Faust di Gounod
Date: January 6, 2015 at 19:30 hrs.
Venue: Usmar Ismail Hall
For reservations and further info,
please contact (021) 3927531/32 and
look for Ibu Dian.
E r z a S . T.
i used to wonder what New Zealand’s culinary landscape was like. as a food
critic, New Zealand’s cuisine just didn’t hold that much appeal. I have to admit
that aside from Chef Peter Gordon and some unique Maori dishes, such as
fern root and huhu grub, I was pretty much clueless about what the kiwi food
culture was all about.
H
owever, this perception towards their cuisine
changed after my recent trip to Auckland, Nelson
and Christchurch. New Zealand is a country where
you can enjoy various modern dishes made out of
the freshest produce which are sourced locally on
a daily basis. Their culinary horizon is widened by the influences
from immigrants who integrated their culinary traditions into New
Zealand’s contemporary cuisine. Match that with their incredible
service culture, this country is definitely an exciting place to
discover from an epicurean point of view.
Auckland
Ortolana – A Fashionable Bistro
Being the new kid on the upmarket Pavilions in Britomart, I found
Ortolana thanks to recommendation from the hotel where I stayed.
It was late afternoon and I just landed after a nine-hour flight from
Singapore. I was simply famished! Located in between Auckland’s
renowned fashion boutiques, Ortolana means “market gardener”
and is the perfect place to see and to be seen. Service was quick,
friendly and knowledgeable. Following the waiter’s suggestion, my
chicken salad was deliciously crispy and fresh. Later I found out that
this new bistro, lead by Chef Jo Pearson, is actually one of the top 10
restaurants in Auckland and they are known to grow all vegetables
on their own farm, or they will source from artisans where they can.
It’s a pity that I only stopped by here for a quick bite. It seems that
there’s more food to enjoy here, especially the breads and baked
goods that smell so heavenly good when I was there.
31 Tyler Street – Britomart – Auckland CBD
The Sugar Club – An Institution of Fusion Spirit
Invented by New Zealand’s worldwide renowned Chef Peter
Gordon, The Sugar Club is located on level 53 of the fabulous Sky
Tower that has spectacular vista of Auckland city. The original
Sugar Club that was opened in 1986 at Wellington is known for
the fusion spirit where Asian and European flavours meet. During
my visit there, the Peking Duck with chilli jam, squid dumplings,
cashews, mango, bokchoy and lemongrass coconut dressing
was almost like a trip around China itself. It has a hint of spice,
yet balanced with the acidity from the mango. It is a very brave
way to take an original and classic dish like this and to make it
contemporary.
Another memorable dish was Peter Gordon’s Sugar Club
Classic circa 1987 that includes a soy-marinated beef fillet with
courgettes, beetroot, silver beet and pesto. Perfectly cooked
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GASTRONOMY
Superb appetizer from The Grove featuring
New Zealand yellow fin tuna
Scrumptious pork belly at Hopgood’s
Chef Daniel Monopoli of Boat Shed Cafe (left) with his sous-chef
medium beef with delectable beetroot cum
pesto sauce that will make you say oh la la!
Don’t miss the dark chocolate and caramel
gateux with cocoa bubbles, orange sorbet,
burnt orange powder and candied orange. It
is simply mouthgasm! They also have a great
selection of New Zealand wines. I found that
2011 Pasquale Plump Pinot Gris from North
Otago was just divine.
Level 53 – Sky Tower – Cnr of Federal and
Victoria Streets – Auckland
various tastes to tease our mouth senses.
The soufflé ala moment with homemade
ice cream was the right option to end this
glorious dinner. Definitely a must for every
foodie who visits Auckland!
St. Patricks Square – Wyndham Street –
Auckland
The Grove – A Degustation to
Perfection
A visit to The Boat Shed Café is not like going to
a standard restaurant. As the name suggests,
we literally visit a historical boatshed that
hangs over the water on Nelson’s waterfront.
Known for its unpretentious and tasty hearty
meal, I immediately rushed here for some
serious lunch session after landing in Nelson.
Local foodies praised this fine-dining
institution, which has received various
awards as restaurant of the year. Nestled
next to the newly renovated historic Saint
Patrick’s Cathedral, The Grove is led by head
Chef Benjamin Bayly who was a senior chef
at Michelin-starred restaurants in London
and France. He is known for modern-style
degustation whilst using classic French
cooking techniques.
As I walked into this modern rustic restaurant
with unfinished wall in white, wooden parquet
floor and Tom Dixon lamps in rose gold, I
felt that I was in for a great treat. Serving
degustation menu only, you can choose
from three courses to nine courses with wine
pairing. I settled with five courses and was
truly blown away with the result. Dish after
dish—Farro Risotto with New Zealand white
truffle, Roasted Quails stuffed with chicken
pate and crispy pork belly, and Lamb Rack
backed in hay—were just outstanding! It has
finesse and great understanding of combining
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The author and Emma O’Reilly from Canterbury Tourism
having a Mexican night out at Mexicanos
The beautiful mansion of Melrose House, built in 1876
Nelson
The Boat Shed Café – A Delicious
Simplicity
Arriving at this café, Chef-cum-owner Daniel
Monopoli welcomed me with his friendliness
and smile. To “trust the chef” in a restaurant
is always my way of having a good time.
Fortunately in here it refers to a six-course
degustation menu. Following his Italian roots,
Chef Daniel impressed me with seared beef
and blue cheese bruschetta, prosciutto and
buffalo mozzarella with roasted pumpkin,
rocket and salted almonds; and Ora King
salmon carpaccio with salad and feta cheese.
It is amazing to see what olive oil and balsamic
vinegar can do to impress you. For me, Chef
Daniel Monopoli’s simplicity and integrity
really shine through his food. Sometimes, a
simple hearty meal like this is perfect to keep
your taste buds in good balance.
350 Wakefield Quay – Nelson
Melrose House Café – An
Enchanting Tea House
During my stay in Nelson, I visited the city’s
grandest historic home called Melrose home
to see its opulent design. Little did I know
that this beautiful house also has a gorgeous
café that is renowned for its afternoon tea,
especially amongst the locals. Unfortunately,
I was there during lunchtime and hungry!
Built circa 1876 by architect John Scotland for
Charles F. Watts Esquire, this house is now
owned by the citizens of Nelson. Depicting
neo-classic style, this house is surrounded
by veranda and manicured garden, including
some native forest and heirloom rose garden.
The food in here is quite modest but worthy.
The salmon with black beans, for instance, was
superb. Judging from the majority of ladies
who visit this place, I can tell that this pretty
place has a serious high-tea time. Served only
between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., you definitely
should also taste the cakes. When I was there,
the chocolate cake was really fabulous!
26 Brougham Street – Nelson
Hopgood’s – A Gastronomy
Institution
Getting a table at Hopgood’s without
reservation is almost impossible! This is the
place where Nelson citizens get their classy
food fix with a menu that is kept deliberately
short and which changes regularly. Helmed
by Chef-owner Kevin Hopgood and Chef
Aaron Ballantyne, the food here is modern
and seasonal based on the daily arrival of local
produce. Both of them surely have an intimate
knowledge on the local flavours of the region.
During my visit, I was overwhelmed by how
each dish becomes so memorable. They
highlight bold flavours and yet one can still
taste the freshness of each ingredient in
the dish. The pork belly for example was
sublime with mixed textures, from crunchy
skin to juicy belly, with a sweet savoury sauce
to match. Even the simple cured Ora King
salmon beets with salmon fishcakes with dill
and cucumber is a sexy appetiser that pops
with enticing flavours. The greatness of the
menu also balances with the uber impressive
wine list. In my opinion, Hopgood’s does not
only deserve to be ranked no. 1 in Nelson, but
also in South Pacific. It is literally a culinary
gem!
284 Trafalgar Street – Nelson
Christchurch
One Night at Victoria Street
What would you do if you just had one night
to spend in Christchurch? For my last visit, I
hit the road on Victoria Street and indulged
in some bar/restaurant hopping there. The
night comes alive on this street, especially
since it is surrounded by the swankiest bars
and restaurants in town. Four places stand
out in my observation and they have funny
names! The first one is called King of Snake
and surprisingly it serves a South East Asian
menu. Despite its vivacious name, King of
Snake is actually a sexy restaurant offering
seriously authentic SEA dishes. Dominated
by red tones and wooden elements, this truly
is a restaurant that has the kind of character
that makes you feel like you’re in Vietnam,
Shanghai, or even Hong Kong. I tried the
signature cocktail, “King of Snake,” which is
presented with a big, red hot chilli sticking out
from the glass. Exotic indeed!
145 Victoria Street – Christchurch
From there, I went across the street to
Chinwag Eathai—another posh restaurant
where I could watch swarms of beautiful
people chatting around a gorgeous bar in
the middle. This time, I had actually landed
in a modern Thai restaurant. The interior was
quite fascinating as they utilize post-quake
recycled timber for the bar. After a cocktail
as impressive looking as “King of Snake,” I
vamoosed to the next place.
Before settling at my dinner venue, I went to
see a happening Mexican-themed cocktail bar
called The Dirty Land. Inspired by Californian
artist, Brian Viveros, who put on an art
exhibition with the same name, this cocktail
bar gives the same ambiance of bravado.
They even have the original poster from the
exhibition there. Impressive? Very!
By now I was really hungry and slightly tipsy
from all of those cocktails along the road.
Somehow, the Mexican inspiration at The
Dirty Land made me crave real Mexican food.
So we jumped to Mexicanos next door as
our last destination for the evening. Opened
in November 2013, Mexicanos really carries
a mixed theme from its The Day of The Dead
décor to some movie references, such as
Desperado and From Dusk till Dawn. Food wise,
I tried some delectable dishes here; from fried
chicken, pulled-pork tacos with fire-grilled
pineapple and charred spring onion crema,
to chili black beans with jalapeno salsa. It’s a
vibrant and fun place, where customers can
borrow a sombrero for the night and drink
various tequilas or margaritas. The party in
Mexicanos is definitely on for quite a long
time!
Later on, I found out that these four places
are the brainchild of chef and restaurateur
Tony Astle—a true Kiwi, who started his
career by washing dishes and peeling
onions. He climbed the ladder to become a
chef, working in establishments from New
Zealand to London before finally coming
back to Christchurch and settling there.
With such quality in food and original
concept, Tony Astle restaurants are on par
with all those hip and posh restaurants in
Lan Kwai Fong (Hong Kong) or even Soho
in NYC. He is without a doubt the King of
Victoria Street!
Note: I would like to thank Tracee Neilson from Nelson Tasman Tourism and Emma O’Reilly
from Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism who kept me company and supported me with all
this insightful information.
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Made In Indonesia
Anastasia Endah Wulandari
Turning Passion
into Business
Text
SUSANNA TJOKRO
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LITTLE MUSEUM
Endah’s love for Indonesian art, particularly
textiles, inspires her to create not only beautiful
but also unique goods. She creates 3D puzzle batik
Christmas trees, as well as unique pouches in the
shape of traditional sego boengkoes (rice-wrapped
in banana leaves a la Indonesian style). Through
her coffee tumblers, which use various exquisite
Indonesian traditional textiles, she showcases the
richness and variety of Indonesian culture.
A
nastasia
Endah Wulandari
has a soft spot for Indonesian
culture, particularly hand-made
traditional textiles. Endah, a
batik collector herself, loves
exploring the meaning and philosophy behind
the motifs of Indonesian traditional fabrics.
Through her coffee tumblers, she shares her
knowledge on Indonesian textiles with her
customers.
A piece of fabric (batik, tenun or lurik) is
inserted into a transparent tumbler. The idea
is to share a story of Indonesia over coffee.
The tumblers have tags, which give a brief and
interesting story about the fabric, including
its origin. Endah who stresses the importance
of producing high quality merchandise, says
that the tumblers are made using food-grade
materials.
Initially, she used batik textile only. Today,
besides batik, her tumblers showcase lurik
(Javanese woven fabric,) as well as tenun
textiles from various regions in Indonesia.
Each region, from Sumatra to Sulawesi,
has its own distinctive tenun motifs. Both
tenun and lurik fabrics are hand-made using
techniques that go back centuries.
As for batik textile, Endah uses batik cap
(hand-blocked batik made by using a copper
stamp) and batik tulis (hand-drawn batik
made by using canting, a copper vessel with
a spouted nib). She has no intention to use
the cheap machine-made batik textiles. She
reasons that the value of batik cloth lies in the
painstaking process in making one.
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The tumblers are created under the brand
Little Museum. “The tagline of Little Museum
is A Little Story of Indonesia over Coffee,”
says Endah. Thus, each of the goods at Little
Museum has a story to tell.
Cute pouches patterned after the shape of
sego boengkoes also have a story to
tell. Little Museum offers three
boengkoes-styled pouches,
the largest one is sego
boengkoes (14cm x 4,5cm
x 11 cm), the mediumsized is sego boengkoes
½, and the smallest one
is the cute sego koetjing,
that can be used either as
a stylish name card holder
or coin pouch.
Cirebon, Pekalongan, Kalimantan, Jakarta, and
many more. She uses both traditional batik as
well as contemporary batik; the latter surely
captures younger people’s interest as the
designs are bold, and come in vibrant colours.
Besides traditional textiles, Endah also uses
“modern” fabrics as well, such as floral and
colourful striped cloth, in producing her
pouches. Endah who has a real knack for
putting modern flavour to traditional art,
also gives a modern twist to the pouches by
combining batik with jersey fabric.
To date, more than 100 motifs
of batik textiles have
been featured in her
merchandise, among
them are batik from
Jogya,
Tasikmalaya,
Endah chooses the batik textiles for her
merchandise carefully, as each pattern has
a philosophy behind it. She said parang
(machete) symbolises courage.You will not find
a particular batik motif called slobok pattern in
the collection of her goods, since it symbolises
death, and associated with mourning.
“Slobok pattern is gorgeous, but I think
it is highly inappropriate to be featured
in my merchandise. Interestingly, today,
many people wear slobok batik when they
attend wedding parties. They are probably
unaware that slobok motif is associated with
mourning,” says Endah.
Besides the fact that she chooses the textiles
carefully to ensure that each item has an
interesting story to tell, her devotion to
innovation makes her products stand out in
the highly competitive market.
Apart from tumblers and pouches, Little
Museum also offers unique 3D puzzle batik
Christmas trees, which are available in kids
edition (green paperboard) and collectible
edition (medium density fiberboard), each
37 cm in width, 74 cm in height, and 3 mm in
thickness. Thanks to the usage of state-ofthe-art precision laser cutting, her company
is able to reproduce the extremely intricate
batik details perfectly on the boards, resulting
in not only flawless but also distinctively
beautiful batik trees.
Despite the time-consuming trial-and-error
process in producing her merchandise, Endah
enthusiastically and continuously brings
new, innovative goods to the market with an
Indonesian flair. “My mission is to share the
richness of Indonesia,” says Endah.
Endah, a graduate of Chemical Engineering
from Institut Teknologi Bandung, has no
formal education in design or business, yet
she courageously left her steady job at a
multinational company and started her own
business that involves designing products.
Little Museum was established in April 2012.
She enjoys taking various classes to perfect
her skills in designing and producing quality
goods. Endah learned about the importance
of quality control and how to develop
products that are competitive in the market
from Mattel, a US-based company, where
she worked at the Product Development
Department years ago.
Today, besides designing goods for her retail
customers, Endah also provides custommade merchandise that carry company logos
for her corporate clients.
Endah’s business grows little by little,
day after day, which proves that by being
constantly innovative and consistently
producing quality goods, one is able to turn
passion into business. Indeed, Endah turns
her passion for Indonesian culture into the
business of her dreams.
Little Museum products are available at:
Alun-Alun Indonesia (Galeries Lafayette
and Grand Indonesia), Dia.lo.gue
(Kemang), and Chic Mart (Kemang).
Exclusive-designed goods are available
at Anomali Coffee (Kemang, Senopati,
Setiabudi, Menteng, Seminyak and
Ubud).
Little Museum:
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OPINION
JIS Peduli
Vietnam
Travel Back in Time
By
K aas h v i S e h g al
Vietnam. The country that rose out of the debris of its OWN heartbreaking past.
The country that moved on and was able to recreate AND REBUILD itself INTO a
CURRENT population of 87 million. What most of the world doN’t know is that
Vietnam’s horrific past did not just affect one generation, but has and will
affect all the coming generations.
W
hen she placed her tiny
weak little hand into mine,
I was suddenly conscious
of the fact that what had
happened close to half a
century ago was not just a part of someone’s
imagination, but reality. My heart seemed
to thump as fast as a hummingbird flaps
its wings as I began to comprehend how
seriously the past can affect the future. The
war had left behind its mark—a mark that ran
deep in all of Vietnam’s soul.
The air around us buzzed with anxiety as we
began to walk closer and closer towards the
orphanage. On the outside, I may have looked
like it did not affect me, but on the inside I was
completely breaking down just by thinking
about these innocent children. Hesitantly, I
walked into the room. It was painted a simple
white and across the shining marble floor
that was as blinding as the sun on a hot day,
were kids aging from small tiny toddlers to
teenagers. They looked completely normal,
but I knew that they were suffering on the
inside.
“The children” the sister explained “on the
bottom floor are more mentally problematic
rather than physically but all the kids on the
second floor are severely disabled. However,
you need to understand one thing. Even
though the kids on the top floor are physically
disabled, their minds still comprehend
everything that you say and do.”
The climb up the stairs was dreadful. I
didn’t think that I was strong enough to see
children with pain-filled eyes and anguished
cries as I knew that I would break down in
front of everyone the moment I felt their
sorrow. Children are supposed to spend
their childhood laughing and playing as the
bright sun shines down on them, but instead,
they were laying on these beds as their life
succumbed to their disability. My last step on
the stairs wavered as I saw what was in front
of me.
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There were at least 25 kids laying in rows
on beds. Most of them had completely
disproportionate bodies with small, weak
bones, but heavy skulls. All were victims
of Agent Orange, the deadly poison that
Americans dropped onto communist forests.
It was not the children who were direct
victims of the poison, but instead, it was their
parents who were exposed to this chemical.
The toxin did not affect the direct victims
but was transferred to the children and all
the future generations. Agent Orange caused
most of the children to be born physically and
even mentally disabled.
I walked around the beds reluctantly, bringing
myself to a small toddler who was lying flat
on the bed. I noticed something. Her eyes
were not filled with pain, but instead with an
earnest curiosity. It seemed like the sense of
curiosity made her slowly inch towards me as
if she was being pulled to me by an unnatural
force.
As she looked up to me with her innocent eyes,
my heart stopped. It stopped as I began to
lower myself down to her. The curiosity in her
eyes changed to fear. The fear of a stranger
that was reaching towards her. As I placed her
hand in mine, my paused heartbeat willingly
eased back into existence.
The joy I felt was incomparable to anything
else I had ever felt before in my life. Soon
enough my joy snapped and recoiled as it
gradually turned into anger; anger for all
the unforgivable mistakes that poisoned the
lives of these naive children. Anger for all
the innocent lives slaughtered in cold blood.
Anger because I couldn’t change the past,
but as soon as I thought about it, my anger
turned into sorrow bit by bit. I knew that
there was nothing I could do to change the
past, but the least I could do was help make
the future better. Just by spending some
time with this little girl I can give her what
she never received from anyone else: time
and love.
As much as I wanted to blame everything on
anger, I realized that each of these little kids
had a smile on their faces. The smile reached
all the way to their eyes where there was no
pain and suffering but only joy. I knew that
each of these children had a reason to hold
their head up proud and smile, like no one
was watching.
Even though Vietnam’s population has
endured a lot, they still raise their heads up
proudly and smile through all the sorrow of
the past—allowing them a better future.
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RUGBY
Indonesia Will Host
the 2015 ARC Division 3
East Tournament
By
World Cup which is to be played in England.
Indonesian Rugby recently made an
application to World Rugby to receive an
increased budget of Development Funds in
2015; an announcement on this amount will
be made in the new year.
S te p h en B arber , P R U I L i f e M ember
Following a decision made at the Asian Rugby
Football Union (ARFU) Council Meeting on Sunday,
December 7, in Dubai, UAE, Indonesian Rugby will
host the “2015 Asian Rugby Championship (ARC)
Division 3 East Tournament”. This tournament will
see the Indonesian National Team, better known
as “The Rhinos” playing home tests against Guam
and China. The two visiting teams will also play
each other as part of the one-week tournament
at a still-to-be-finalised venue. The ARC Tournament replaces the previous
Asian 5 Nations (A5N) tournament format. The
photograph above shows some members of the
Indonesian National Team singing “Indonesia
Raya” at the 2014 A5N Division 3 Tournament
which was played in Vientiane, Lao.
Indonesian Rugby is currently in discussions
with a major broadcaster to screen the
Indonesian Tests live on Indonesian TV and via
online streaming services. The Union is also in
discussions with potential venue hosts as well.
Announcements on both of these will be made
in due course.
The match dates have been set as follows:
Sun, Jun 7 - Indonesia vs Guam Wed, Jun 10 - Guam vs China Sat, Jun 13 - Indonesia vs China This tournament will also serve as the “2019
Rugby World Cup Qualification” Tournament
with the winning nation earning the right
to be promoted to the “2016 ARC Division 2
Tournament” along with the winner of the
“2015 ARC Division 3 Central Tournament”
between India, Pakistan and Uzbekistan,
which will be played in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
in late May. As part of this tournament, Indonesian Rugby
will host a number of coaching and training
courses and will also host a “Get Into Rugby”
Festival for children.
2014 ARFU AGM and
General Council Meeting
Text by Indonesian Rugby
This will be the first time “The Rhinos” have
played at home since 2011 and for many
of the current team this will be their first
chance to play on home soil in front of their
passionate fans. Hosting this tournament
will also provide wonderful sponsorship
and marketing opportunities for Indonesian
Rugby.
“The Rhinos” previously played at home
in 2008, 2010 and 2011. “The Rhinos” won
the 2008 A5N Regional Tournament against
Lao and Cambodia.
The ARFU AGM and General
Council Meeting was held
in Dubai, UAE on Sunday
7 December. Indonesian
Rugby was presented at this
Meeting by Mr Stephen Barber,
who is the Union’s Head of
International Relations.
This meeting was held at the
Pullman Hotel, Deira City
and there were attendees
from the 29 ARFU Member and
Associate Member Nations plus
representatives from Asian
Rugby (ARFU) and World Rugby.
T
he meeting kicked off with
a presentation from Claude
Atcher from World Rugby who
is responsible for promoting the
2015 Rugby World Cup via TV in Asia. World
Rugby has put forward an arrangement
worth US$500,000 to have the various
Unions in Asia screen the 2015 Rugby
World Cup on “free to air” TV. Indonesian
Rugby is currently in discussions with a
major network to make this happen.
Morgan Buckley, who is World Rugby’s
General Manager Development, also
made a presentation on the new branding
of World Rugby plus next year’s Rugby
Big-Hearted Bikers
The 5th Charity Golf Scramble of Yayasan Harley Owners
Group or YHOG, which took place last December 6 at
Sentul Highlands Golf Club, was a fun-filled day for all,
winners and losers alike, but the biggest winners were
of course the kids who benefited from the fund-raising
charity event.
During the meeting, Bangladesh and Saudi
Arabia were added to the Asian Rugby family,
which now totals 31 Member and Associate
Member Nations, including Indonesia.
A big announcement during the Meeting was
that Indonesian Rugby would host the “2015
Asian Rugby Championship Division 3 East
Tournament” in Jakarta in early June. This
tournament will see Indonesia, China and
Guam playing off for the title.
Indonesian Rugby also announced during
the Meeting that it had approval from the
Indonesian National Olympic Committee
(KOI) to host Rugby Sevens as part of the 2018
Asian Games which will be held in Jakarta
in December that year. All the other Asian
Rugby Nations were happy with this news.
All in all it was a very successful meeting for all
those in attendance.
Y
ayasan HOG’s mission to transform
the lives of disadvantaged and
medically challenged Indonesian
youngsters has long been supported
by the funds raised by their annual HOGFEST
and, in more recent years, by their annual
charity golf scramble. The 6th of December
saw the 5th edition of what has now become
a firm fixture in both the Jakarta golfing and
charitable event calendars.
One of the highlights was the charity auction
with record sums raised, including a new
single auction item record of 82 million rupiah
for a stunning photo montage of all the James
Bonds there have ever been, and all of them
signed by the original actors!
The event concluded with an evening of food,
drinks and festivities, featuring live music,
dinner buffet, free flow beer and margaritas,
custom-built and Harley Davidson bikes
display, lucky draw prizes and awarding
ceremony.
For more information, contact:
www.yayasanhog.com
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HARRIS Hotel
Turns
H
Family
HARRIS DAY
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In this original artwork,
which was used as our
March 2012 cover, Sudigdo
captures the playful
moment when a parent
helps an excited child
to jump off the ground.
In the highly competitive hospitality industry,
it calls for celebration when a HOTEL BRAND turns 12.
ARRIS Hotels celebrated its 12th
anniversary last December 7 with
a fun bike ride, Sunday market and
carnival. Dubbed as “HARRIS Day”,
the anniversary was marked with
vibrant and colorful celebrations simultaneously
taking place in 5 HARRIS Hotel destinations across
Indonesia: Bandung, Bali, Batam, Jakarta and
Malang. Activities included the famous HARRIS
dance move, percussion, sports, wellness activities
and loads of door prizes.
The celebrations brought together a total of 4,000
people consisting of biking communities, families,
neighbours, business partners, hotel guests and
members of the media, who participated as HARRIS
players in different teams.
Although HARRIS Day has only been celebrated
five times since 2009, HARRIS Hotels itself was
established in 2002.
As part of TAUZIA Hotels’ network, registration
fees for the HARRIS Day 2014 were donated
to TAUZIA Equal Chance, a corporate social
responsibility programme sponsored by TAUZIA
Hotel Management, which provides street children
with formal education and the right framework for
a better future.
“We are very excited with our 5th HARRIS Day. As
always, HARRIS Day is a great opportunity for us to
share the benefits of the HARRIS Healthy Lifestyle
with our guests, partners and players, and to promote
exercise and well-being among a wider community, in
a fun and spirited way,” said Christophe Glass, Brand
Director of HARRIS Hotels.
Currently HARRIS Hotels is a network of 17 hotels in
operations in Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Sentul City, Bandung
and Malang with 27 more hotels to open by 2019 across
Indonesia.
HARRIS Hotels received Best Mid-range Hotel Chain
Award at Hospitality Investment World Indonesia Hotel
Award 2013.
Please visit harrishotels.com.
TAUZIA Hotel
Management,
established in 2001 is a
network of 108 hotels
in operations and
development under the
brands Worldhotels—a
master franchise
in luxury segment;
Préférence Hotels—a
label for a collection of
charm hotels; HARRIS
hotels—midscale
hotels with healthy
lifestyle concept; YELLO
Hotels—the netizen’s
new economic hotels
and POP! Hotels—for
smart and eco-friendly
travelers in budget
segment.
Along with hotel
management services
TAUZIA provides as well
Estate Management and
consulting services.
TAUZIA Hotel
Management’s
vision is to build a
blend of cultures in
management style,
product management
and services, while
promoting cultural
diversity in the
hospitality business.
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“JUMP UP HIGHER, MY DAUGHTER” | 180 X 180cm
| oil on canvas | 2012 | March 2012 Cover
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Explore Jakarta
Exploring
Sunda Kelapa
Text
HEATHER FISCHER |
Photos
NOW! JAKARTA
To visit Sunda Kelapa Harbor is to glimpse the history of Jakarta and
take a look at life beyond glittering malls to the south. The area
around Sunda Kelapa has changed since the harbour first operated in
the 14th century, but freight is still revceived in much the same way it
was centuries ago: in wooden sailing ships.
W
hen my Explorer Group recently
visited Sunda Kelapa, we hoped to
learn about the founding of Jakarta,
the maritime history of Indonesia,
and to get a glimpse of another side
of Jakarta. Our tour—led by a local tour guide, Pak Bram,
who was eager to show us his part of Jakarta—certainly
met our expectations. We met with Pak Bram at the Watchtower one morning.
The Watchtower rises above all nearby buildings, including
the Maritime Museum, even though it stands at only three
stories. We gazed out over the working harbour while
Pak Bram explained how this harbour is related to the
founding of the city Batavia, and the beginning of the Dutch
colonialism in Indonesia. Jan Pieterszoon Coen, an official
working for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), seized
the Sunda Kelapa Harbor before razing the city of Jakarta to
build Batavia.
Many years later, there we could see the remains of the VOC
in Sunda Kelapa. The Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) is
located in an old VOC storeroom. It seemed fitting to learn
about the maritime history of Indonesia inside a building
directly linked to the region’s maritime history. Within the old
storerooms, we saw small-scale models of tall sailing ships
and a full-sized hand-carved boat from Papua.
The rest of the morning was focused on the status of
Sunda Kelapa today. To see how local people make their
living, we visited the fish market, even though most fish
were already sold before our late-morning visit. We also
visited the centuries-old traditional market, which is now a
condemned building mainly used for parking motorbikes.
From there, we went to Pak Bram’s hometown, Luar
Batang fishermen village. As a group of about 10 lady bules
from around the world, we were greeted with friendly
curiosity by children and adults in the street. Our last stop
of the tour was the slum area of Luar Batang, a collection of
makeshift structures suspended above the seawater. At Pak
Bram’s direction, we each brought a bag of candy to give
to the local people. Families gathered in narrow walkways
greeting us with hearty smiles and eagerly accepted the
candy. While it was a bit strange to tour a slum, we were
fascinated to see how people live here.
My Explorer Group enjoyed this tour of Sunda Kelapa, and
the opportunity to see the history of Jakarta first-hand, and
to see how people live in another side of Jakarta.
The Indonesian Heritage Society Jakarta is a non-profit
organization offering the opportunity to learn more
about the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. The varied
activities of the society, including tours, lectures and
study groups, provide a stepping stone to discovering the
culture, life, history & art of this vast archipelago.
The Indonesian Heritage Society
17th Floor, Sentral Senayan 1
T: +62-21 572 5870
E: info@heritagejkt.org | www.heritagejkt.org
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LEARN HOW TO
Guiding Your Child’s First Steps Toward Life-Long
Love Of Learning
T
utor Time has been a leading Early Childhood Education Center
in Indonesia for more than 18 years. Our curriculum created by
early childhood education specialist in the USA, develops outstanding age
specific programs that focus in building problem solving and
critical thinking skills, meeting each child’s developmental needs from
6 months to 6 years old. We provide a secure, fun, caring and enriched
environment that promotes learning and the development of the whole
child.
Happy New Year!
JAKARTA SELATAN: Pondok Indah, ph: 7279 8185, 7279 8223; Kemang, ph: 7179 3139, 7182 087;
JAKARTA UTARA: Kelapa Gading, ph: 4587 7312-13, 4584 2794-95; Pluit, ph: 669 2513, 661 9860;
JAKARTA BARAT: Intercon Kebon Jeruk, ph: 586 8544, 5890 8012;
BANDUNG, ph: (022) 250 0031, 250 1145; SURABAYA; ph: (031) 731 6736. WORLDWIDE: HONG KONG, USA.
www.tutortime.co.id, info@tutortime.co.id
LEARN a New Skill
By
A nja R um p ita
Technology evolves at an amazingly rapid speed. In filmmaking and the video game industry, the advancement
of technology is embraced, allowing endless
possibilities for development and improvement,
creating more and more employment opportunities.
T
he International Design School (IDS),
which opened in Jakarta in 1999, has
seen hundreds of its alumni thrive
in the industry, with several being
involved in notable movies, games, as well as
national and international animation projects.
Some of its students have taken part in wellknown projects, including the Star Wars: The
Clone Wars animated television series, as well
as The Garfield Show animated television
series.
The IDS has made quite a name in the motion
picture industry and its students are sought
after. This is the right place to learn for
those who want to channel their interest in
animation and who are curious about gamemaking. We know how exciting it is to play
Grand Theft Auto, so why not dwell on the
aspects of the game-making process as well?
Studying at the IDS, students gain training with
projects that they will handle once they become
an animator or professional game maker.
The skills that they learn and master include
photography, digital imaging, graphic design,
web design, art direction and multimedia
animation. They are also required to master
the 3D Max for Architectural Visualization,
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3D Maya Production for TV Commercial and
3D Character Development, while gaining
knowledge on film foundation and learning
about video and media production, video
editing and digital cinematography.
The aforementioned Maya is Hollywoodstandard software, which creates animation
and visual effects. IDS students are required
to master the said software that has been
used in stunning movies, including Man of
Steel, Iron Man 3 and Fast and Furious 6.
The IDS is in partnership with the JMC
Academy in Sydney, Australia to make
it easier for the alumni to continue their
education abroad after finishing their studies
in Jakarta.
Apart from the bachelor programme, college
programme and foundation programme,
IDS also offers short courses and holiday
programme for kids in junior high and high
school.
There is another school, which also offers
similar classes like IDS, the LaSalle College,
where you can learn about digital media
design, a study that encompasses graphic
and typographic design, photography, basic
audio and video production, 3D animation,
web design and digital technology. Contact
both schools for more information.
www.idseducation.com
www.lasallecollege.ac.id
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HOME
All That Glitters
Natural Wonder
Objects
of Desire
By
Grace your patio with this chair featuring rattan
backrest reinterpreted with modern lines. Its
neutral colours go with anything.
Lyan is part of the AlvinT 2014/2015 collection
showcased at their new showrooom in Goodrich
Building, Jl. Suryo, Kebayoran Baru. Celebrate life’s special moments with
this champagne beaker that boldly
departs from the flute glass, offering
an entirely new drinking experience.
Timbale Gravee from Puiforcat
(available locally in Bika)
Bowled Over
Jazz up your dining scene and bring couturier Oscar de la
Renta’s hand-blown vessels to your tabletop. Available in
emerald and cobalt and rimmed with 24K gold.
Gallery Glass serving bowls from Oscar de la Renta
Amanda Balneg
With designs both far-flung
and close to home that excite,
inspire, and intrigue us, we’re
on a mission to give your home
a savvy sense of place.
Bright Idea
The best sculptural lamps not only shed light; they bring
high-wattage charm to any space.
Accastillage luminaire from Roche Bobois and
Bau from Normann Copenhagen
Alluring Accessory
Small Wonders
Accent your interior with a touch of opulence and
romance. This vase dazzles with its geometric design
and punchy colour.
Eye Rectangular red vase from Baccarat
Inject some zing into your fun family home with bursts
of bright colour. Tiny but mighty, kids will love to hang
out in this playfully decked out armchair.
UP Junior from B&B Italia
Pretty in Prints
Colourful Creatives
It’s a bowl! It’s a chair! It’s a bowl chair! Cute and colourful, they
will add charm and character to any home.
Lina Bo Bardi’s bowl chair by Arper
Energize a dull room with the clever use of
vibrant colours and playful patterns. These bright
patterns are not just for summer entertaining.
Kukkuluuruu plate and Kompotti cushion cover
from Marimekko
Universo Positivo
at Ethnicraft
Universo Positivo, the latest range to grace
the shop floor at Belgian furniture store
Ethnicraft, focuses on contemporary, multifunctional, European furniture.
Behind the brand are well known Belgian design duo, Jan & Lara. Universo
Positivo furniture is elegant and carefully crafted, using the warmth of oak
and the boldness of steel to create modern day family heirlooms that will
retain their interest and charm over generations.
Favourite Find
Comfort and style meet in this sofa, armchair and pouf
all rolled into one. This cosy-looking piece marries
contemporary style and ergonomic design and aspires
to create conversation-inducing interiors.
Rosaspina from Promemoria (available locally in MOIE)
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The new collection was launched at Ethnicraft’s Radio Dalam store at the
end of November.
Ethnicraft
Jalan Radio Dalam, No. 56
T: +62 21 720 7622
Open daily from 10AM to 8PM
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HOME
New Heights
of Luxury
Anandamaya Residences, a world-class
collaboration between Astra International and
Hongkong Land, is set to elevate Jakarta city centre
apartment living to unseen heights.
L
ocated right in the heart of Jakarta’s business hub on Jalan
Sudirman, Anandamaya Residences will feature a luxury tower
and 2 premium towers.
The designers behind Anandamaya, which means “bliss” in Sanskrit,
have really sought to redefine “luxury” with this project. Sprawling
grounds and lush landscaping give the feeling of resort living within
the city while luxury branded appliances, exquisite furnishings and
boundless space add to the indulgent feeling.
The complex will also boast a 50 metre outdoor swimming pool and 20
metre indoor swimming pool, fitness and spa facilities, jogging track,
tennis and badminton courts and extensive gardens.
Two, three and four bedroom apartments will range in size from (±)131
square metres to (±)363 square metres, with the largest apartments
featuring high double volume spaces for the main living areas.
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The real showstoppers here are the 11 metre private lap pools
cantilevered outside of the building, presenting water views from
the living area of the largest apartments along with views of
Jakarta’s iconic skyline.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is the exclusive marketing agent for this
prestigious Jalan Sudirman located residential project.
Luke Rowe, the Head of Residential Project for JLL Indonesia
explained
“Interestingly, more than 72% of these apartments have already been
pre-sold. This makes Jakarta a very interesting market for local and
international developers. With our new President firmly entrenched
and making all the right noises, it feels like the boom conditions are
indeed sustainable.”
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HOLIDAY CHECKLIST
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Text & photos
aptop-toting business traveller? Tech-savvy explorer?
Bali-bound surfer? Whether you’re a couple looking for
a romantic getaway, or a parent planning a family trip,
here’s a checklist to help you plan your getaway:
Travelling involves patience and planning.
Travel agents can help you organise your
trip but if you choose to do it on your own,
the
Documents check the requirements at your intended
destination. Do they require visa?
Schedule an appointment well in advance of your travel plans.
Some countries require travellers to have six months of validity
left on their passport from the date of entry.
Prepare
Travel
lufthansa
Gather as much information about your
destination that will allow you to plan your dayto-day activities, including the addresses and GPS
a Travel
coordinates of the places that you plan to visit. PreItinerary
programme the addresses on your GPS and verify
that the place on the GPS map corresponds to your intended destination.
Take note of the address and telephone number of your hotel.
Create
BOOK
EARLY
To get the best deals for your airfare and
accommodation, make your reservations well in
advance of your travel date. The best bargains can
be enjoyed during off-peak season.
Don’t forget that a vacation is when we have our personal space. Flying
with Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class allows us to have even
more personal space on new seats, footrest (leg-rest on front row seats),
ergonomic seat cushions and an adjustable headrest. Lufthansa Premium
Economy also provides a handy travel kit for your convenience on-board.
PACKING
SMART
Entitled “My Great Holiday,” this quirky painting served as one
of our most recent covers - our November 2014 “It’s Holiday Time”
issue. Sudigdo has combined three common holiday symbols –
the hotel pool, a woman in a bikini and a travel bag – to create
something quite unique and playful.
“MY GREAT HOLIDAY” | 100 X 100cm | oil on canvas | 2014 | November 2014 Cover
When it comes to travel wear, think comfortable
clothing that allows the skin to breathe, as well as
allowing for freedom of movement. Consider the
weather at the destination when packing.
Don’t forget to check the baggage regulations for your flight. Flying with
Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class allows us to bring 2 pieces of
baggage with maximum weight of 23kg per bag.
With this holiday checklist and travel tricks, you can make your trip
seamless and fun. Bon voyage!
Book your flight. Visit www.lufthansa.com Indonesia homepage
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TRAVEL
HIDDEN HERITAGE
In January, David and Stephanie travelled
to the Derawan archipelago in East
Kalimantan, the home of the Bajau people, or Sea Gypsies. We
learned about their sea–faring lives, of how they are expert free
divers and of their trust and dependence on the ocean. Stephanie
chats with an ethnic Bajau Palauk named Asman, who tells her:
Bajau
on Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage
Photos
Dav i d M e tc a l f
F
“
We love to be on the ocean. The ocean is our land. We feel very
happy and content and it is all we know. My two children were born at
sea on this boat and my wife also. When one of our family die, we just
lay the body on the sea because we believe our God is the ocean.
We really love our God. Sometimes it is hard just to survive but the sea
provides enough for us to get by and we are thankful for that
rom the jungles of Borneo to the remote
mountains of West Java, ‘Hidden Heritage’
is a journey of cultural discovery where the
people of Indonesia’s indigenous tribes play
as important a role as the places themselves.
Breathtaking vistas captured through David’s lens are
coupled with touching stories about the people they
meet along the way; their culture, beliefs, lifestyles
and even hardships.
In April, we visit the Sasak people of Lombok to
witness the unique Bau Nyale Festival, a 4-day
festival of traditional dance, music and theatre culminating in an early
morning trip down to the beach to see the spectacle of thousands of
glowing Nyale (sea worms). One of the Sasak elders jokes,
’’
Sasak
Each month, duo Stephanie Brookes and David Metcalf bring us intriguing tales
from the Indonesian archipelago’s furthest and least travelled corners.
“
We eat the worms. It is very good for you and full of protein; and if
you are a woman, it will make you more beautiful. If you are a man, it
brings you vigour – that is why I have a very large bucket with me!
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HIDDEN HERITAGE
In June David and Stephanie get up close with
the introverted people of the Baduy tribe in
West Java. We learn of their simple, closed-off mountain lifestyle
and their rejection of all modern day luxuries, including motorized
vehicles:
Baduy
Both October and December editions
were dedicated to various Dayak tribes of
Kalimantan, who hold a special place in contributor David Metcalf
- aka Dayak Dave’s – heart.
Daya k
It becomes clear that many are worried about the decline of
Dayak traditions and culture. While Dayak elders remember a
simple, sustainable life, with the surrounding forests providing
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“
It takes me three days to reach Jakarta from
my village. It’s 167kms and I must go by foot. I go
everywhere by foot because it is forbidden for me
to use transport with a motor or a wheel
’’
them with everything they needed, younger generations live with
24-hour electricity and even television!
All in the name of keeping Dayak traditions alive, the 12-day Irau
Festival is held every 2 years in Malinau, North Kalimantan. The
festival brings together all the various Dayak sub groups for 12 days
of cultural activities, displays of traditional handicrafts and sporting
events.
For more of David and Stephanie’s captivating tales and inspiring photographs, take
a look at “Indonesia’s Hidden Heritage: Cultural Journeys of Discovery,” a beautiful
book compiled and published by Phoenix Communications.
Hidden Heritage 2, the second book in the series, is due for release early in the
year and will be available to purchase at all good bookstores.
To order direct, please call 021 781 3212 ext 106 or marketing-admin@phoenix.co.id.
“
In the oppressing equatorial heat of Malinau, Kalimantan (Borneo)
50 Dayak warriors ran into the middle of the field. With mandaus
(knives) clenched in hand, they swung out wildly at the invisible enemy,
as they charged forward, dressed in traditional fibrous bark clothing,
chanting the ancient cries of their ancestors.
’’
Stephanie Brookes is a travel writer and
blogger with tales from Indonesia and beyond.
Please visit her website
www.travelwriter.ws
David Metcalf runs specialist photography and
cultural tours in Kalimantan, Bali, Java,
Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan, Mongolia and USA.
David also supports education and health
programs in Kalimantan. For more information
on these and ways to support, please contact
him on Davidmetcalf3@mac.com.
www.davidmetcalfphotography.com
www.facebook.com/indodave
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TRAVEL
BALI EXCURSIONS
A Day at
POD
T e xt & Ph o t o s
A l i s o n Pa c e
About an hour’s drive from
the streets of Seminyak and
the stir of tourist activity is
the home of POD Chocolate
– makers of organic, high
quality Balinese chocolate.
I
t’s lovely to breath in the wet, fresh air from
POD’s outdoor restaurant and terrace which
is surrounded by verdant jungle. Don’t be
surprised to see elephants marching by as the
Bali Elephant camp is at the bottom of the hill
and offers rides for tourists for a pretty price tag.
We took the “Chocolate Tour,” which begins with
a welcome shot of chocolate and continues with a
tour taking in the cocoa tree, a look at a raw cocoa
pod, various tastings of the roasted cocoa and
nibs and an explanation of how the chocolate is
tempered, shaped and modified into the various
forms that are available at the gift shop. The tour
guide also explains that POD works directly with
the local cocoa farmers to help them increase the
productivity of their farms.
Decorating your own chocolate elephants to take
home is of course the best bit of the tour! Pipe
oozing chocolate into elephant moulds and top
with your choice of dried fruits, nuts, coffee beans,
or cocoa nibs – all are cooled and packaged for you
to keep (or eat!)
POD chocolates are available to buy in all types of
flavours, including Bali Sea Salt Caramel, Mango
Passion Fruit Ganache, Chilli Praline and plain dark
chocolate – perfect for souvenirs!
www.podchocolate.com
Check out the new POD Lounge for
coffees, pastries, a healthy menu and
chocolate goodies.
POD Lounge | 89 Sunset Road | T: +62-361 849 6228
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TRAVEL
BALI DINING
Mozaic Innovations
Ingenious menus showcasing unique local ingredients are the hallmark of
Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique. Guests to this Ubud institution can look
forward to a multitude of thoughtfully chosen flavours, high quality service,
and a lush tropical setting.
E
nthusiastic Chef-Owner Chris Salans’ passion for food
and produce means the menu is ever-changing, with new
dishes appearing and favourites reappearing depending on
market availability. Chef Chris loves to search and forage for
new ingredients to innovate and delight his guests; think
Kalamansi limes, Kintamani Suckling Pork and indigenous fruits like
Rambutan and Pomelo.
Vegetarian Menu
Mozaic is now offering three innovative new tasting menus. First, each
table is presented with a platter of seasonal ingredients which will be
featured in the upcoming menu. Guests are invited to touch, smell and
taste all of these intriguiging flavours before the gastronomic journey
begins, making the new dining experience at Mozaic fun, interactive
and totally unique.
Six surprise dishes that masterfully combine the most precious
ingredients of the world, such as truffles and porcini mushroom,
with the most unique and interesting flavours to be found from
across the Indonesian archipelago.
The Grand Menu
Available in two versions as either a 6- or 8-course degustation, the
menu showcases a unique culinary style that marries the best of local
and international ingredients, prepared and presented with a modern
approach.
Western culinary decadence in the form of foie gras, Norwegian salmon
and succulent Victoria lamb, is seamlessly juxtaposed against locally
sourced, seasonal ingredients, such as Sundanese ‘Kluwek’, young
Balinese jackfruit and Javanese pomelo.
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The menu delivers six courses of vegetarian indulgence, combining
over 30 different varieties of local organically grown seasonal
vegetables, herbs and flowers delicately combined with Indonesian
spices to form a beautifully balanced and ethically sourced tasting
menu.
Surprise Menu
This culinary tour de force is Mozaic’s signature menu and has helped
the restaurant earn the various international accolades bestowed
upon it.
Regardless of your choice, Mozaic is able to respect any dietary
restrictions. Simply inform them when you make your reservation.
To complete your epicurean experience at Mozaic, the Chef and
Sommelier have worked together to provide the perfect wine
pairings from an internationally awarded wine list.
www.mozaic-bali.com
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TRAVEL
BALI DINING
Refresh & Refuel
T e xt
A l i s o n P a c e | Ph o t o s Si s t e r f i e l d s
Eateries showcasing fancy salads, posh sandwiches and other light bites seem to be
trending in Seminyak at the moment and we joined friends from NOW! Bali to try out
one such ‘boutique’ café which is positively buzzing at the moment – Sisterfields.
I
t’s just after 11am and every table is full as we sit down with
Sisterfields’ Kiwi Chef Jethro Vincent. A quick scan of the menu
reveals eggy-breakfast dishes, artisan sandwiches, street foodinspired snacks and a whole host of salads. So, what’s the most
popular dish?
So what’s next for Sisterfields Jethro?
Smashed avocado with semi dried tomatoes, popped capers and feta
with lime sea salt on wholegrain toast – 65K
“The girls love it,” says Jethro. Salted capers add little zingy pops to the
creamy avocado and salty feta… Here’s to one more girl who ‘loves’ it!
Their ‘fresh berries with cinnamon oat crumble and yogurt sorbet’ is
super zesty and refreshing. Chef Jethro uses fresh strawberries and
raspberries as well as compressed berries, freeze dried raspberries and
jelly for a kaleidoscope of textures – yum!
With its vast selection of super juices and food menu focusing on all
things light and salad-y, Sisterfields is intended (and does) appeal to
the ladies. Thankfully though, there are a few heartier dishes for the
‘real’ men – the aptly named ‘dirty burger’ is a perfect case in point
with its two bulging beef patties! Eddy from our Bali team enjoyed
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the “pulled pork charcoal roll, with fennel and cabbage coleslaw and
home-made BBQ sauce”. Interestingly, this is one of 3 black bread
rolls we’ve seen this month but unlike the others, here flavour is not
compromised by quirk!
“We will be opening a burger bar with a focus on top produce; using
our own blend of house minced imported meat accompanied with all
house-made sauces, heirloom tomatoes etc.
We are also opening a restaurant early next year sometime with the
burger bar opening a little before that.
I am however unable to give you names of said ventures, sorry. One
must keep some secrets!”
Jethro, perhaps you could look into expansion to Jalan Benda,
Kemang? (NOW! Jakarta H.Q). I’ve heard it’s a happening spot!
www.sisterfieldsbali.com
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BALI updates
Marine
Meets
Retro
Clean design, fresh white paint
and little decorative maritime
touches are the calling cards
of Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel,
located slap bang in the middle of
the popular Kuta beachfront.
E
ach room is airy, comfortable and understated,
featuring a signature trunk-style mini bar, along
with all of the other usual things. While the hotel,
which is managed by Accor, benefits from the great
facilities that one comes to expect from the group, such
as a well equipped gym, the “Aqua Spa,” 3 different F&
B outlets and a stylish meeting room, the real star of the
show here is the pool deck and bar, which has possibly the
best sunset view in Kuta.
Just high enough to lose the din of tourists and traffic
in favour of laidback sunset beats, the pool bar offers
fantastic sunset deals on special cocktails and tapas
nibbles. An evening admiring the view up here reminds
one of why Bali is so loved by all who visit her…
Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel
Jalan Pantai Kuta, Br. Pande Mas
T: +62-361 300 7080
BALI SPIRIT
FESTIVAL
The 8th annual BaliSpirit Festival, a
global celebration of yoga, dance
and music, will be held this March
31 to April 5. Offering rejuvenation
and inspiration to all who enter its
tranquil Ubud grounds, the festival
invites some of the world’s greatest
instructors offering diverse
workshops in yoga, meditation, music
and dance, as well as seminars in
healing and health.
F
or 2015 BaliSpirit Festival daytime line-up features
presenters from over a dozen countries.
Feed your yoga habit with an eclectic mix of some of the
world’s top yoga teachers including:
- Noah Maze (USA): Recognised as one of yoga’s greatest
teachers, Noah’s classes have been described as a magical
experience no matter what style you practice. Come and try
his classes for yourself and transform your practice forever.
- Ronan Tang (China): Combining traditional Chinese
medicine, asana, meditation, Pranayama, meridian massage
and more, Ronan’s classes aim to help you cultivate balance
and harmony in your lives.
- Simon Borg Olivier (AUS): Co-Director of Yoga Synergy
Sydney, Simon uses his profound knowledge of human
anatomy and yoga physiology to bring a deeper level to his
traditional Hatha based classes.
- Maryam Askari (FRA): This world renowned Iyengar based
teacher encourages her students to focus on alignment and
her classes are structured to help each and every person
discover their hidden strengths and believe in themselves
above all else.
For a complete line-up and to purchase your passes,
visit www.balispiritfestival.com.
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BALI hotels
Capturing
the true spirit
of Bali
T e xt
Melissa Oliver
Villa Flow launches new holistic
wellness holidays in East Bali.
F
or those who want a peaceful retreat by the sea to restore their
mind, body and soul, Villa Flow in East Bali is the place to be in 2015.
Situated in the seaside village of Seraya within the Karangasem
Regency in East Bali, this seven-bedroom resort is a peaceful oasis of calm
away from the hustle and bustle of the south of the island. This January,
developing on the success of their current Yoga and Spa programmes,
Villa Flow present their new “Spiritual Bali” package, where guests are
treated to alongside yoga, meditation and restorative spa treatments, a
traditional Balinese Water Purification ceremony, which is said to cleanse
both physical and emotional trauma.
For those looking for more adventure during their retreat, Villa Flow
is now also offering their new “East Bali Adventure” Package. Guests
have the chance to mountain bike through Bali’s stunning rice fields
and dive off the island’s world famous beaches, as well as experience
the package highlight, the Volcano Sunrise Hike up one of the islands
sleeping giants, Mount Batur or Agung.
Whether you are looking for adventure or inner calm, connect to the
real spirit of Bali at Villa Flow.
www.villaflowbali.com
Splendidly Serene
A wonderful hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Bali, Wapa di Ume is a luxury
resort just five minutes from Ubud Centre that boasts rice fields as its centrepiece,
placing you truly at one with nature. From the Lanai Room to Di Ume Suite with decking
that stretches over the agricultural panorama, to stunning villas with private
pools overlooking the natural beauty, this is an oasis of calm in a serene setting.
W
ith a new 15-room extension, Wapa di Ume Resort
& Spa now has the capacity for more to enjoy this
oasis of peace and quiet among the rice fields. The
existing 18 units, carefully constructed around the rice fields,
have now been augmented with 15 new units built on the
opposite bank of an idyllic river. The extension brings more of
the rustically designed and natural-feeling rooms, featuring
sunken baths and a delectable choice of villas with private
pools.
Every facet of Wapa di Ume oozes sophistication, with topclass facilities and fittings, exceptional service as standard
and a host of added extras, including yoga lessons, rice fields
walking tours, open air theatre and Balinese cooking lessons.
And always, the rice fields serve as a living, growing, natural
centrepiece.
www.wapadiume.com
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Two weeks later I was off to Sydney
for another launch at my old alma mater,
Sydney University, by Prof Adrian Vickers;
at the same event I launched Lempad of
Bali, another spectacular new book by
Editions Didier Millet of Singapore. Garuda
Indonesia kindly co-sponsored the event
with some free overweight but I still found
myself dragging a 25-kilo cabin bag, stuffed
with books, hundreds of metres along the
 Palm Beach Sydney
In November I launched my latest book
Majapahit Style in Jakarta at the Aksara
Bookshop in the stunning Pacific Place
Mall (I have never seen so many Kim
Kardashian wannabee yummy mummies!).
I stayed upstairs at the equally stunning
Ritz Carlton which is head and shoulders
above the competition for best hotel in
town, now that the Four Seasons is closed
for a major overhaul. Majapahit Style is a
comprehensive overview of the culture
of that great kingdom; the book is to be
reviewed in this month’s Tempo English so
keep your eyes peeled.
The Ritz has only 62 rooms — all suites
and all club class. The bathtubs are in their
own bay window, with its own television
and motorized curtains. I thought I would
sell a lot of books to pay for the Ritz room
 The special Sydney Edition of Majapahit
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Penida; Bottom: A view back to Bali’s Mt Agung
from Nusa Penida
Bali minor celebrity paleface from which he
was quickly detached and put on my knee
for a group photo at the signing desk.
Beauty has its own rules.
The launch was otherwise well-attended
by a large crowd of elite Indonesia-o-philes
including Jackie Menzies, former head
of the Asia Section at the Art Gallery of
NSW, Professors Peter Worsley (of Leiden
and Sydney Universities and translator,
of the early 13th century Javanese epic
Sumanasāntaka), Jennifer Taylor (whose
book Architecture in the South Pacific, also
by Editions Didier Millet, was recently
published) and Associate Professor David
 Images from the Jakarta launch at Aksara,
— the idea of schlepping thirty of the threekilo books across town from less expensive
digs was anathema — but that didn’t quite
happen (the books are not cheap!). The
luxury of zipping upstairs after three hours
non-stop chatting to puteri menteng with
serious Majapahit credentials and a dozen
journalists won the day.
The Ritz Club Lounge does three
excellent buffets a day with views over
some of the world’s nastiest traffic snarls.
The service is sublime: polite and intelligent
with limited intrusions of the ‘how was
your flight’ type from the porters. The mall
also has a club class cinema and liveried lift
operators!
• • •
 Top: Sanur Harbor — boats leave for Nusa
the Sydney launch
thick carpet at both Denpasar and Sydney
airports (why don’t they make shiny floor
surfaces mandatory at all airports?)
My Facebook post on Ngurah Rai
Airport of that night bears reprinting here:
“The head of Angkasa Pura has a lot of
nerve describing the new Bali Int’l airport
as ‘revolutionary’, unless he means a new
solution for seniors eradication. My right
knee gave out tonight, dragging a 20kilo cabin bag full of books, after a thirty
metre detour through the serpentine of
dagangs (because a snake oil vendor with a
megaphone now blocks the short cut) so I
spat the dummy and stormed through New
posing in Bali
‘Om Brewok’ Reeve who founded Jakarta’s
Australian-Indonesia Institute back in 1980.
Om Brewok opened that august faculty with
a riveting lecture I was fortunate enough
to attend on sea-cucumber trade between
Perth and Batavia in the 17th century. On
the bride’s side were Marty Morrison,
wife of former Australian Ambassador to
Indonesia and her daughter Melanie, plus
Sylvie Sidharta, sister of Jakarta writer and
auctioneer extraordinaire Amir Sidharta.
Also present were Tim Street-Porter, the
above the marquee photographer for my
book and Sydney University student Wayan
Jarrah (indokrupuk Bali-Ozzie) representing
Ganesha Bookshops of Bali, the sole
distributor of both books on the fabled isle.
 Ketut Yogi of Karangasem, Bali, asleep at
Style with extra art by local artist Peter Kingston
 Astari, official face of Majapahit style,
It is so easy to get to the small islands off
Sanur these days: smart five-engined speed
boats leave regularly from Sanur harbour.
The trips to either Lembongan or Nusa
Gede (the big island) take under an hour.
I am motivated to go after reading
Carole Muller’s book on the architecture
and by recent Facebook chatter about the
 Palm Beach Sydney
Wafe cafe and bar, demanding that they
remove the standing surfboard between
me and gate 3. They were compassionate.
I then dragged said bag down 200 metres
of thick carpet — no courtesy trolley or
drinking fountain in sight — winding
between the new vendors now occluding up
to 60 percent of the passageway for up to
30 meters. The Danish retail consultant who
designed this obstacle course should be
arraigned. Anyone have his email address?
He needs to know about the discomfort he’s
caused 5,000 passengers a day”.
Garuda Executive Class has revamped
its in-flight service: one is now given a
sea urchin cream puff after takeoff. Then,
a comfortable hour later, a choice of
Pacific Place. MW with Jakarta All-Stars
13 November 2014: To Nusa Penida
for the first time in 30 years
Beach, Crown Casino, a blond in the Bronte
tunnel and the Opera House; much like
the domestic tourists in Bali flock, like
lemmings, to Pandawa Beach, Jogger
t-shirt shop and Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple
and theme park for the sunset or the son et
lumière show which follows.
One good-looking Balinese — Ketut
Yogi from Karangasem — did come to my
book launch on the arm of an alternative
 Ganesha bookshop Sydney rep. Wayan
Jarrah and Professor Adrian Vickers who
launched the book
gourmet Indonesian, Japanese or modern
international (their term) suppers. Multicultural breakfasts follow 3 hours later,
with eggs freshly cooked on board. What a
pleasant change from the ham and cheese
croissant they used to throw at you in days
past.
Sydney early December is a real treat
after the oppressive climate of Bali. Unlike
Bali, Sydney has decided not to fill in its
scenic harbour with real estate and one
sees parks and such unobstructed by thick
municipal borders and rows of leaning
planter pots.
The Balinese on my flight seemed to
all have ‘to do’ lists which included Bondi
 Aussie life guard at Wylies Baths, Coogee
rare Baris Jangkang (with Baris Guak Crow
Dance, a 1936 video of which I recently saw
at the Dansmuseet in Stockholm in the Rolf
de Mare collection) which is said to survive
on the southern most village of Pelilit.
Full report next month!
Also next month: a visit to Palembang,
the ancient capital of Srivijaya to visit the
Balaputradewa Museum and Srivijaya
Museum and visit the recently uncovered
foundations of the old 7th century palace.
Garuda now flies direct from Denpasar
twice a week.
 Classic Majapahit Style carving on an altar
 Heavenly Wylies Baths at Coogee Beach,
at the important Pura Ratu Gede at Ped, Nusa
Penida
Sydney
In Sydney I saw the play Rupert, starring
James Cromwell, at the grim Theatre Royal
and an amazing show Pop and Popism at
the NSW Art Gallery. The show featured the
best of Australian and American pop art of
the 70s and 80s.
Almost daily I drove from Lavender
Bay to Wylies Baths in Coogee for a
morning dip, a soya cappuccino and a
finger bun. Most afternoons I went to the
Cemorne Orpheum cinema to see arty
movies like Winter’s Sleep and The Old
Lady — both brilliant. Bali and Jakarta
expats are hereby advised to go regularly
to Sydney, or Melbourne or Perth for that
matter, to relieve stress, see great films
and appreciate nature.
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BALI UPDATES
Green and Red
Symphony
Food enthusiasts, chefs and Balinese
royalty gathered for a 3-day Chilli
Festival, held at Bali Safari & Marine Park in
December last year.
Guests were treated to a chilli exhibition, an eating competition
and live cooking sessions. There was also a cook-off with
participants vying to
make their signature
sambal in accordance to
the festival’s “Green and
Red Symphony” theme.
Exhibitions explained
the health benefits of
chilli consumption as well
as tricks to eat chillies
without getting burnt.
Founder of the Chilli
Festival (and great
grandson of the last King
of Karangasem) A.A.
Made Dewandra Reinhart
Djelantik highlighted the
importance of chillies in
the tradition and heritage
of Karangasem Royal
Family, explaining that
recipes are passed from
generation to generation.
Romantic Rendezvous
One Eleven, Bali, a luxury abode of
nine adults-only villas situated
in Seminyak, today announced its
recognition as a finalist in the “Best
for Romance” category in the 2015
Conde Nast Johansens Awards.
Conde Nast Johansens, a leading guide for luxury
consumers and travel professionals is a trusted mark
of excellence in quality travel and hospitality. It is a
go-to reference of independent travellers, in search of
luxurious accommodations, spa retreats and celebratory
venues, providing the inspiration and assistance in finding
the perfect place. This trusted brand is internationally
recognised with a global collection that is specially selected
by a team of travel elitists from the UK publishers of Vogue,
GQ, Traveller and Glamour.
This is the second nomination for One Eleven this year,
a finalist in the Above and Beyond Category of The
Smith Hotel Awards 2014 and also the 2014 TripAdvisor®
Certificate of Excellence Award.
www.111resorts.com
ROBERT MARCHETTI
PLANTATION GRILL
Double-Six Luxury Hotel
announced last year in December
that the Robert Marchetti
Plantation Grill had opened
its doors at the hotel’s fourth
floor. The restaurant’s specialty
is dry aged, exclusively sourced
and imported meat and linecaught sustainable seafood.
In addition to the main restaurant area, you can also
enjoy the Plantation main bar with dishes such as
steamed lobster roll, minute steak, hand-cut fries
and wood-grilled burgers.
Sling Bar, located at the top of the restaurant, is an
intimate space with a spirit of “The Great Gatsby
meets Hemingway”. Here you can enjoy prohibitionstyle cocktails until the late hours. The bar has a
secret door that leads into a mischievous hideaway
boudoir for that special event.
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