Alila living gallery and bundhowi send "an invitation to peace"

December 15 - March 15, 2006

Alila Living gallery at Alila Ubud is closing the year and beginning the 2007 with a hopeful note by showcasing paintings and photography of Muhammad Bundhowi under the theme of "An Invitation to Peace". During this exhibition, the lensman Bundhowi includes his very latest works which depict the earthquake hit city of Yogyakarta. Despite the despair that tends to bloom from such disaster, Bun prefers to look for the spiritual resilience and rebuilding of it all. In "An invitation to Peace" Bundhowi exposes his newest evolution as a painter and photographer. As before, his images, while rooted in reality, also display other worldliness of a man seeking to live according to his ideas. A long time resident of Bali, the tragic bombs that temporarily broke the island's peace stimulated him to experiment with a new media – photography and mixed media using photo montage much inspired by Man Ray and Richard Rosenblum. Bundhowi's recent personal photography mission in Yogyakarta, during which he also took pictures for the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AMAT), gave him opportunities to record, react and interpret what he saw. Then he worked on the raw images into striking compelling photographs focusing on the rebuilding and peace, instead of death and suffering.

For further information, contact: Yessy Hidayat, Communications Manager. yessy@alilahotels.com. T: 0361 975 963. www.alilahotels.com

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A MASTER AT UN'S

Bali has many talented artists, but everyone is talking about the talent
of Italian artist Pietro Crivelli, whose stunning oils of Bali are being exhibited throughout the month at Un's Restaurant in Poppies Lane, Kuta. Pietro's impressive family background reads like an artist's fairytale – his father, along with three other artists, launched the Italian ‘Neo Realism' painting group in 1936 after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence – where Pietro himself later became a student. In the present, Pietro uses Bali as his inspiration, as he once again finds the innocent beauty of nature and happiness of the rural life that was apparent in his beloved Italy more than 50 years ago. His paintings are moving, and simply beautiful. Why not check it out!

E: getty1@mac.com W: www.crivelliartgallery.com

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GANESHA GALLERY

December 5 - January 5 2007

A new exhibition at Ganesha Gallery showcases Balinese artist, Ida Bagus Indra, who has long had a special affinity for themes. Some, like his paintings of children mimicking adults, were not only striking for their beauty but also their good natured social criticism of contemporary Balinese society intransition. His new exhibition, entitled Sweet Coffee, shows Indra's view in a far more ambiguous manner as he explores the nighttime world of the simple warungs that dominate Balinese village life. Excelling in the recreation of moonlight and oil lamps, Indra shows us a side of life rarely seen by foreigners, as young Balinese girls and boys flirt or gossip with each other. Notably women, with their seemingly mask-like faces painted white and luscious red lips, dominate, in contrast to men, who largely sit in the shadows like anonymous voyeurs.

Like many artists before him, Indra, is obviously attracted to the
sensual undercurrents of this theme, but at the same time repelled by some of its implications and associations. This is best seen in 'Low Cost Perfume & Gasoline', a rather thought provoking and simultaneously appropriate title for a painting of a pretty young village girl in a red kebaya squatting on an earthen floor as she lights a petrol stove.

One can speculate that Indra, influenced by the Hindu belief that
all things, especially beauty and youth, will one day fade and perish and wishes to distance himself from such temptations. While the question of mortality may weigh heavily on his mind, in the meantime we can view the remarkable new visual creations as a significant milestone in the career of one of Bali's most talented young artists.

For further information, please contact: Luh Resiki, Ganesha Gallery
Manager. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay T: 62 (361) 70-1010

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FESTIVE CHEER AT BALI DYNASTY RESORT

CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET DINNER at
Tropical Café (24th December) 7.00pm to 10.00pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH at
Grand Nusa Penida (25th December) 12.00pm to 2.00pm

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET DINNER at
Tropical Café (25th December) 7.00pm to 10.00pm

NEW YEARS EVE EXTRAVAGANZA PARTY at
Gracie Kelly’s (31st December) 8.00pm onwards

NEW YEARS GALA DINNER, The Jungle Night Party’ at
the Grand Nusa Penida Ballroom 7.30pm to 1.00am

CHEF LIM’S FESTIVE SEASON ORIENTAL SET MENU at
Golden Lotus (1st December to 2nd January 2007) 7.00pm to 2.00pm

Contact: Ni Kadek Linda Wiryani at pr@balidynasty.com - www.balidynasty.com

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Bali Deli Supermarket & Le Spot Restaurant

Bali Deli, located in the heart of Seminyak, is a fabulous European style boutique supermarket and combined with Le Spot coffee shop & bistro, it is a favorite gathering place for holidaymakers, expatriates and locals. This Christmas Bali Deli will be offering a wide variety of imported geese, turkeys, cold cuts, special cakes & desserts and other seasonal delicacies. Make sure you arrive early and not miss out on the wonderful selections which are on sale from end of November. If you don't want to have the hassle to shop and make transportation arrangements. Delivery options, Take-away menus, Special orders, Catering arrangements and a lot more. They will also have supplies of Scottish Salmon, French Oysters, Fois Gras, Home-made pates and other pies. Various Xmas chocolates & cakes Italian Panettone & Home made Xmas log cake .

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EVENTS ON THE BALINESE CALENDAR

Dec 05th Full moon ceremonies at the Besakih Mother temple, and Pura Kiduling in Kreteg. Kuningan the last day of Galungan is celebrated on the 9th December. This is the day the deities and ancestral holy spirits return to the heavens. Streets are filled with troupes of boys taking their baby barongs around, collecting money and generally having a good time. Family compounds are decorated with oraments of young coconut leaves, and flowers and special dishes are enjoyed with family and friends. A happy time in Bali.Temple festivals are held all over the island in conjunction with Kuningan including Pura Ulun Kulkul, Besakih, Pura Sakenan, Sarangan Island near Sanur, PuraPakendungan, Tanah Lot. Happy Holidays!

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Exhibition at Sukma Gallery by Sylvana

Opening November, 27th

Working with dots has a deep meaning for Sylvana. "The work itself is meditative, like making mandalas or mozaics - step by step - dot by dot the painting is arising and developing. It can be compared to life - the paintings are started at one point - with one dot. For all of us this is the same. We all start living at one point. It doesn't matter if you look at the biological side or the philosophical. Its the microcosm and macrocosm. The whole universe consists of so many small bits of life and in the end all becomes a circle. It is what I really love about life. It doesn't matter what problems we have to solve or how hard it is sometimes. We should always remember that everything is happening for a reason and that there is a really strong universal energy - some people call it god...this is worth believing in. In the end it all becomes round and just beautiful - the circle of life." Sylvana grew up in East Germany and studied art but was not impressed. "I can't really say what art is...it's relative and a question of attitude...as many things in this life..."

Sukma Gallery. Jalan Sukma (opposit Jazz - Cafe), Ubud.

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CONRAD FESTIVAL OF PEACE 2006 & FESTIVAL OF HOPE 2007

December 24 - 25 & December 31, 2006

Christmas and new year's dinner packages from Conrad at SUKU Restaurant, SPICE Restaurant, The Beach Bale, Kura Kura Club and Games Zone

For reservation call 778788 ext: 6806 or visit concierge ext 6107
E: restaurants@conradbali.com - www.conradhotels.com

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International spa, herbs & natural cosmetics exhibition "Eden of The East"

From 29th November to 2nd December, the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) will be awash with spa people and herbalists for this intriguing exhibition. Over 3,500 sqm will be devoted to the biggest forum for spa, beauty and health industries ever held in Indonesia. With its long traditions of herbal medicines and beauty secrets, Indonesia is the perfect place to hold such a gathering.

Indonesian spas adopt ancient secrets to restore balance and rejuvenate body, mind and soul. Moreover, Bali as the island of Gods has gained international reputation as a premier spa destination.

Combined with great promotional media and many informative supporting programmes, the event is open to all participants - both local and international. The aim is to promote the latest products and services, widen the markets and create better opportunities for profitable business both in Indonesia and internationally.

Seminars, as well as exhibitions will be available.
For more information, contact Ms Debbie Chia Siwi,
Ms Lulu Fazriah, Mr Agam (62 21 3107 117) or www.indospace.com

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RIP CURL'S GIRLS GO SURFING DAY ON DOUBLE SIX BEACH

Legian, Bali. November 06, 2006

Girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from three orphanages in Denpasar were treated to surf lessons at 66 Beach in Legian, then went home with food, school supplies, vouchers, stickers, t-shirts and other goodies that will make this Sunday one of their most memorable days of the year. This Girls Go Surfing Day was a little different as sponsors were solicited to give cash and donations in order to make this a charity function for the underprivileged orphan girls of Denpasar. Sponsors from various segments of the Bali community joined in to ensure that the girls went home with plenty of material goods in addition to the stoked feeling that only surfing can give. This Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day was made possible through the support of ID Girl, Oakley, Seaside Restaurant, Blue Ocean Restaurant, Bali Discovery

Travel, Light Surfboards, Pegasus Indonesia Tour and Travel and of course the Rip Curl School of Surf. The event was followed by a ceremony for Tiwi and Ayu, two great friends to many of  the Bali Surfing Community who had been killed in an motorbike accident a week before the event. Ayu had played a major part in organizing the Girls go Surfing days. "She was so kind and friendly to everyone, and so who could say no to her when she would go out looking for sponsors for an event like this?  She believed in what she was doing and the success of the event was due to her dedication. We miss her every day" said Jonni, Manager of the Rip Curl School of Surf.