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Indonesians have always loved music and even today music remains a characteristic feature of any social and religious gathering across all social classes, ages and backgrounds. Let's explore further...
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EDITO ISSUE No. 54 AUGUST 2018 Music is an integral part of Indonesia’s culture, characterising all social gatherings, from religious functions to weddings and daily life. Besides the diversity of folk music, which reflects the country’s ethnic and cultural identities, Indonesia also has a very strong contemporary music culture. Groovy Dangdut, Muslim punk and a diverse hip hop and vivid reggae scene with influences from Javanese and Sundanese classical music show that Indonesia’s musical soul is in constant evolution. Browse our pages and discover some of Indoesia’s classic instruments and genres or get an insight into the country’s modern musical scene! You will also get to know some of the places where you can listen and dance to music in the Gili’s! In this issue we also feature three properties that contribute to improve the Gili’s diverse tourist offer. Enter in H2O holistic approach to Yoga and Meditation in Gili Air, discover Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine at Nad Brahma in Gili Air and learn about Wilson’s Retreat commitment to the environment and customer’s service in Gili Trawangan!
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS AUGUST 2018 ISSUE No. 54
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Pick-up Locations
16
Fun Pics
18
Focus
38 SCUBA DIVING
22
Destinations
22 - Getting There 26 - Culture & History 28 - Gili Trawangan 30 - Gili Meno 32 - Gili Air 36 - Lombok
38 Activities
38 - Scuba Diving 42 - Snorkelling 44 - Freediving 45 - Yoga 46 - Other Watersports 48 - Spa 50 - Other Land Activities
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Species of the month
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56 - The nations love for music 58 - Music Styles 62 - What's on in the Gili's 64 - #Gililife
68 - Wilson's Retreat 72 - H20 Yoga 76 - Nad Brahma
Indonesia's Music
Gili Zoom
80 Bali
80 - Bali Map 82 - Bali Tourist Hotspots
82 BALI
86 Lombok
86 - Lombok Map 88 - Lombok Tourist Hotspots
90 Gili Fruit 92 Recipe 96 Games 97 Horoscope 98 Contributors 100 Bahasa
103 Maps
103 - Gili Trawangan 104 - Gili Meno 105 - Gili Air 13 Gililife
PICK-UP LOCATIONS The Gili Islands GILI TRAWANGAN DSM Dive Evolution Manta Dive Sama Sama Patagonia Office Diversia Kayu Cafe Istanbul Kebab Abdi Tourist Info Dolce Vita The Roast House Gili Villas Gili Yo Le Petit Gili Blue Marlin Dive Dream Divers Dive Central/ Azura Spa/ Persona Rsrt Gili Sand Black Penny Tir Na Nog The Beach House Natya Restaurant Scallywags Italian Job Villa Ombak The Pearl Beach Kokomo Pondok Santi Estate PinkCoco Hotel Malibu Beach Club Gili Teak Resort Casa Vintage Beach Ombak Sunset R H Medical Centre Lombok Dive/ Aston Pandawa Sunset Palms Resort La Cocoteraie Villa Kelapa Senang Private Villas Kuno Villas Villa Sunset Beach & Sunset House Gili Yo 2 Wilson Retreat Jambuluwuk Lutwala Dive Sama Lama Jali Resort Sadev Blue Marine Dive Tapaz Bar Invest Island Bale Sampan Trawangan Dive Lombok Watersport Gili Mansion Gili Castle Gili Beach Bum DSM Dive Uber Scuba Banyan Tree Freedive Gili & Gili Yoga Salon De Nomad Honeyst GILI MENO Typsy Turtle Restaurant Karma Beach Resort (The Reef) Seri Resort Kampung Seri Adeng Adeng Divine Divers Kampung Meno Mao Meno Yoga The Rabbit Tree Meno Dream Resort Malias Bungalow Villa Bagus
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Villa Nautilus Rust Cafe Tropical Hideaway Fantastic Bungalow Blue Marlin Dive Breathe Villa GILI AIR Warung Sasak 1 Turtle Beach Hotel Raja Bar Bel Air 3W Dive Bulan Madu Spa Center Unzipp Lumbung The Water Front Manta Dive Sunrise The Beach Spa Chill Out Zipp Bar Dream Divers Scallywags Blue Lotus Spa Balianas Cooking Classes Fantastic Gili Hostel Gili Bliss Freedive Flow Gili Air Hostel Breadelicious Scallywags Smugglers Flowers & Fire Yoga Coffee & Thyme Oceans5 Patagonia Villa Karang Safari Bar Casa Mio Mowies Mola2 Resort Luckys Bar Gili Lumbung Zipp Bar Sunset Cheeky Monkey Captain Coconut Stay Shark Villas Jasmine Spa & Hometel Dolce Mare Ings garden Slow Villa & Spa & Gili Garden Villa Saia Villa Marina Good Times Bungalows Begadang Gili Matiki Nad Brahma Scratch Beach Club Gili Island Diver Blue Marlin Dive Boogils Puri Air Camilla Beach Club Nalu Bowls Resto The Mexican Kitchen Pura Vida Legends K69 Bar Gili Air Escape Musa Cookery H2O Yoga Good Earth Restaurant Pachamama Bambu Cottages Blue Marine Dive Orong Village Anahata Tropical Private Villas L ’Archiple 3 Angels Le Sate Bar
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The program has extra workshops and is oriented towards a green awareness approach. Included in the course, in addition to delicious lunches, you also complete the Emergency First Responder Instructor Course (required to become a PADI Instructor), the PADI Basic Freediving Course, Emergency O2 provider Instructor Course, presentations about the non-profit organization Project AWARE and even a beach clean up! And if all of this is not enough for you; upon completion each student has the opportunity to team teach, gain experience and enrol in the MSDT Specialty Course after the IDC; in Gili Air or on our liveaboard in the Komodo National Park; a 4 day trip which will literally be the icing on top of a cake!
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GET THERE
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BALI
GILI TRAWANGAN
GILI MENO
GILI AIR BANGSAL
TELUK NARAK UBUD
CANDIDASA SENGGIGI
PADANG BAI
LOMBOK
DENPASAR AMPENAN
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DENPASAR AIRPORT
NUSA CENINGAN
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GETTING THERE TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE GILIS
fast boat
FERRY
AIRPLANE
HELICOPTER
Several fast boat companies operate from various ports in Bali and offer a free transfer from your hotel to the boarding point, depending on your location. Ocean crossing times depend on weather conditions (around 1H to 2H). For fast boat companies, see directory.
The ferry departs from Padang Bai in Bali (starts at 8 am) and arrives at the port of Lembar in Lombok. From Lembar take a taxi or shuttle to get to Bangsal port. The ferry crossing takes approximately 5-6H, and 2H for the taxi or shuttle from Lembar to Bangsal.
Take a flight to the international airport in Lombok Praya, get to Bangsal port (around 2H) by taxi and book a boat from the port office to The Gilis. International Flights: Air Asia - Silk Air - Tiger
Air Bali offers this service. You can book your flight online. The heliport is based at Benoa, Bali and will take you to the largest of the three Gili Islands- Gili Trawangan (around 45 min). Your booking includes transportation to the heliport in Benoa.
Domestic Flights: Garuda - Lion Air - Merpati
More information at www.airbali.com
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QUICK&EASY Find boat schedules & weather conditions for the Gili Islands
DESTINATION
The
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Islands Northwest of Lombok, three little peanuts, three different ambiances, three discernible flavours. You're on the Gili Islands!
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THE GILI ISLANDS
CULTURE & HISTORY
The three Gili Islands, composed of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, are located off the northwest coast of Lombok. In Sasak language, "gili" means "small island". There are more than 30 Gilis around Lombok, but Trawangan, Meno and Air are by far the most frequently visited. Because of their proximity to the equator, they have a tropical climate throughout the year with an average air temperature
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of 28C and water temperatures ranging from 26 to 29C. The rainy season runs from November to April and the dry season from May to October. The Gilis bathe in the Bali Sea at the convergence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and enjoy a drier micro-climate than the rest of Indonesia due in part to the fact that they are situated between two great volcanoes - Mount Rinjani on Lombok and Mount Agung on Bali. Like the majority of the Lombok community, the inhabitants of the Gili Islands are primarily Muslim and each island has a mosque(s) emitting sounds of live prayer five times daily. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language spoken which unites all of the country’s islands but Gili locals speak 'Sasak Gili Air' which is slightly different to 'Sasak Lombok'. About 200 years ago, fishermen from Sulawesi of Makassar, Bugis
and Mandar ethnicities arrived on the Gili Islands. They began to settle temporarily because of the abundance of fish in the sea and the presence of fresh water on Gili Air and at that time, sectioning off a bit of land with string was enough to claim it. These otherwise nomadic people began to settle in the Gilis and cultivate the land, planting peanuts, tapioca and corn whilst continuing their tradition of fishing. They sold and exchanged their produce in the markets of Lombok and also traded portions of their land for livestock, rice and other much needed items not native to the islands. Coconut palms are indigenous to the Gilis while mango, banana and papaya trees have been introduced over the years. The first Western traveller to set foot on the Gili Islands came in 1984 to Gili Air. By the mid 1990’s Bali had gained international recognition as a travel destination and the Gilis began to be known as an off-the-beatentrack paradise escape. Today, the Gili Islands are flourishing and are attracting all types of visitors from every corner of the globe. Over time, the people of the Gili Islands have adapted to a multitude of changes and cultural immersions but have managed to maintain their cultural identity. Historically the people here have seen their days of hardship when during WWII, Lombok and the Gili Islands were occupied by Japanese forces. The islands were used to contain prisoners of war and the locals endured forced labour. A hill situated on the south of Trawangan was used as a lookout post and today remnants of the bunker still remain. Trawangan derived it's name from the Indonesian word "terowongan" meaning "tunnels" of which a network were dug by the occupying forces. The holes have since been filled in.
ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT TO THE GILI ISLANDS • Always use your right hand when you give/ take/ eat/ touch • • Never point at something with your foot • • When you are a guest, wait until you are invited to sit down • • Remove your shoes before entering a house, shop or any other place • • Never get angry, always try to solve problems with a smile • • The Gili islands are Muslim, and it is sometimes inappropriate to walk around in a state of undress, going topless can be translated as a lack of respect •
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GILI TRAWANGAN
THE UNFORGETTABLE ISLAND OF FASHION & FUN
TRAWANGAN When you hear about Gili T you probably also hear the words "party island" yeah? Thought we should just address that straight away! Gili T gained this title because it is the largest of the three northern Gili Islands with the most development, hence it offers the greatest abundance of everything - including nightlife. There are fantastic parties every night of the week that attract large crowds of people from all different walks of life and every corner of the globe. Nightly features start with a sizzling local food market and advance into live music, beach parties and DJ's. There's also the option of watching movies screened
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at an open air beach "theatre." The rumoured growth of Trawangan from a backpacker island into something of a glam island is supported by the unveiling of new upscale boutiques, restaurants, resorts, spas, and now a heli-pad, however, it remains a hub of charm for a wide spectrum of travellers. It's an iconic island of variety with numerous options for every budget/lifestyle for eating, sleeping (backpacker dorms to luxury villas), entertainment and activities. Gili T has extraordinarily beautiful beaches and shimmering ocean waters of crystal-clear visibility for diving and snorkelling. This island boasts some of the finest coral gardens and the
widest range of dive centers with the best socializing opportunities. Although it is predominately known as a party island, Gili T has much more to it and venturing away from the densely developed east coast, you can find a plethora of vacant beaches. Renting a bicycle is a great way to see the island, bearing in mind there are some sandy patches! Seeing how life works here can be very eye-opening: it's not an escape from reality- just a slightly different one but understandably surreal nonetheless! There are several conservation organizations based here including Gili Eco Trust (GET) and The Gili Shark Foundation- ask around (try dive centers) about how you can get involved! As you may know - there is no motorized transport in the Gilis and what a soothing break that can be! Surfing is popular off the south and it's not unwise to speak to locals about the break. For a supreme viewpoint walk up the hill on the south that was previously used as a lookout during WW II.
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TAPAZ BAR The earthy Tapaz Bar is a must to visit! As you indulge on tapas and sip on sangria, be captivated by the funky vibes, the authentic spanish style, the Indonesian touch, the best cocktails and delicious food. Instagram. tapazgili
VILLA SUNSET BEACH AND SUNSET BEACH YOGA Daily treehouse Yoga at 8:30am & 4:30pm FlyHighYoga. Beautiful 4 bedroom private Beachfront Villa, 2 Beach Bungalows and a healthy juice bar. www.villasunsetbeach.com fb:villasunsetbeach, rejuicedgili, sunsetbeachyogagili. Instagram: villa_sunset_beach,sunset_beach_yoga, rejuicedgili
Salon de nomad is the only creative place for digital nomad in Gilli T. We offer co-working space, co-living accommodation and convenience services. You can immerse in your work and get relaxation here. Fb. salondenomad.gili
LA DOLCE VITA Italian restaurant where you can find Italian coffee and coffee machine ; homemade pasta, sandwiches, burgers, calzoni, croissant and dessert. We serve fresh meat and fish. We are on the right side of the night market.
EASYGILI TRANSFERS
DSM DIVE Located in Gili Trawangan and Lombok, DSM Dive is a family dive center where you can discover our underwater world. Beginners or certified divers, come and enjoy a dive in small groups with passionate instructors. dsmlombok.com
Let us help you get to where you want to be! Transfers from Bali and Lombok to Gilis. Fast boats, speed boats, private cars in Lombok, and domestic plane tickets. easygilitransfers.com 29 Gililife
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THE SPIRITUAL & RELAXING ISLAND OF LOVE
MENO Set between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno arguably offers the finest beaches of all the Gili Islands. The sands are white and soft beneath your feet and you can relax on vacant stretches of beach lined with coconut trees. Its waters are teeming with life and it is very common to spot a turtle whilst snorkelling. This island is a treasure of local lifestyle, where time seems Gililife 30
to bend and life seems to slow down. Out of the three Gili’s, Gili Meno is the least developed island, where you can completely relax amongst abundant nature and create your own tropical holiday adapted to your needs. Explore its peaceful paths by pushbike or on foot; enjoy the green and blue panorama while riding on a cidomo (horsecart) without being disturbed by big crowds or buildings; venture to the eerie remnants of an abandoned resort- where a popular wreck-dive site exists just offshore. Gili Meno offers a great selection of local and western restaurants, from small warungs to fancy beachfront terraces, you will have a wide choice of flavours against the same tropical and peaceful backdrop. You will meet
GILI MENO
interesting local artists and seasoned foreign travellers, and appreciate their smooth rhythm of life. A variety of accommodation options ensure a choice for all tastes and budgets; from eco-friendly star gazing platforms to luxury glamping tents, Gili Meno offers secluded properties as well as luxury resorts, and a lot of activities. Small dedicated dive centres, natureinspired yoga schools and water sport centres are just some of the ways you can fill your time between a swim with the turtles or a tropical cocktail.
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See page 104 for locations THE RABBIT TREE 7 minutes from the beach, 3 from the lake, this 15 beds crazy house explode the concept of hostel to focus through events and a unique organic architecture on playful experience and creativity! Fb. TheRabbitTreeHostelAndHotel
GILI MENO DIVERS Gili Meno Divers offers you unique diving experiences throughout all seasons and all around Gili. We tailor our scuba diving to offer divers the best possible diving at any time of the year. www.gilimenodivers.com Fb. GiliMenoDivers
BREATHE VILLA Spacious villas, set in a luscious garden in Meno's peaceful breezy coconut plains. Enjoy healthy drinks, yummy cocktails and tapas selection beside your private pool or in our cosy lounge! Fb. BreatheVillaGiliMeno
KARMA BEACH Karma Beach presents cozy beachfront dining with fresh seafood BBQ, Mediterranean and traditional Indonesian inspired dishes, all paired with an excellent selection of wine and cocktails. Open daily from 7am to 10:30pm Tel. +62 819 3672 0703 concierge@karmareef.com
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Image courtesy of: Blue Marine Dive - see page 21 for details
GILI AIR
THE ISLAND OF WATER, CHARM & BALANCE
The closest island to Lombok, Gili Air is aptly named after the Indonesian word "air" meaning "water." It is the only Gili Island to have natural underground fresh water wells. Gili Air is gem of a spot that allows you to sample the best of both worlds of the Gili Islands- it has the relaxing charm of Gili Meno and a bit of the night life of Gili Trawangan. Here you can take it fast or slow and enjoy an abundance of water sports from diving to surfing to kiteboarding and land activities such as yoga and cycling. In the evenings you also have the option of watching movies screened on the beach (weather permitting). Gili Air has pristine beaches and clear turquoise waters Gililife 32
gili AIR that soothe and revive. It is the most locally populated island with 1500 residents and it's not hard to see a special pride amongst the locals for the awe that their land inspires. There is the biggest concentration of bars and restaurants on the east of Air where you can take in views of lush green Lombok and the heights of Mt. Rinjani. Venture to the northwest and you will find yourself on empty sands gazing at the majestic Agung volcano of Bali. For sunsets be sure to be on the north/west side of the island. Happiness is infectious on this island and it's friendly inhabitants will never miss a chance to make you smile. Gili Air has a great selection of restaurants including homemade
Italian or Mediterranean food, Spanish tapas and exquisite cuisine options as well as a number of charming Warungs serving all the best local dishes. There's a range of accommodation for every budget from backpackers to bungalows (on the beach and in the village) and private villas and resorts. There are also a number of spas to choose from and you'll be delighted to find quality shopping on the island! Because of Air's beauty and increasing popularity as a dive and travel destination the island is seeing rapid development but somehow maintains it's local charm and atmosphere. Wander throughout the island to take it all in as you lose and find yourself here!
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gili AIR FLOWERS & FIRE YOGA GARDEN
HOLIDAY FIT BAR
Beautiful yoga studio, wholefood café and creative space. Nestled in the heart of Gili Air, our breezy, treehouse studio has stunning green leafy village views. Come chillout, connect and play!
The Holiday Fit Bar is the only bar on Gili Air that offers protein’s shakes and bowls to add up the necessary nutritions after your training and to socialise with fellow fitness enthusiasts
www.flowersandfire.yoga
Fb. holidayfitgiliair
H2O YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER
SCRATCH BEACH CLUB
H20 has it all - Yoga, Meditation, Qi Gong, Aqua Yoga and workshops. Daily classes for everyone! There's a spa, an awesome health café, A/C bungalows, pool, WiFi & bicycles.
Scratch is rated as one of the BEST beach clubs, setting the standard for cuisine, cocktails and service. Live Entertainment on Tuesdays and Fridays are rated as some of the best and shouldn’t be missed!
h2oyogaandmeditation.com
Instagram: #scratch_beach_club_gili_air
HOLIDAY FIT GILI AIR GYM CENTRE
STAY SHARK VILLAS
Holiday Fit is a centre with 2 locations on Gili Air. We have included in our service the most popular equipments within cardio, strength and functional. Both centers have air-condition
Private pool villas with a unique design, where service comfort and privacy are the focus. Located conveniently close to the best spots in Gili Air to make your vacation unforgettable.
holidayfitgym.wixsite.com/giliair
info@staysharkvillas.com
Instagram: #Holidayfitgym
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Image courtesy of: Blue Marine Dive - see page 21 for details
www.staysharkvillas.com
TURTLE BEACH HOTEL
GILI LUMBUNG
Feel the love at Turtle Beach Hotel and place your bookings at turtlebeachgiliair@gmail. com, home to your Gili Air escapades. Family friendly, relaxing and as cozy as can be. turtlebeach.co.id
A stunning accommodation, restaurant & bar that is perfect for sunset! Enjoy cool vibes, fresh cocktails made by a champion bartender and relax on the only ocean swing in Gili Air. Fb: Gili Lumbung Bungalow Instagram: Gili_lumbung
gililumbungbungalows.com
ANAHATA TROPICAL PRIVATE VILLAS
CAPTAIN COCONUTS
Three tropical private villas each with a pool. Built from a blend of traditional architecture and modern comfort designed to give our guests the ultimate in vacation, tropics and privacy. anahata-giliair.com
THE MEXICAN KITCHEN
MEET - EAT - SLEEP - RETREAT at Captain Coconuts Gili Air boutique resort, relax and rejuvenate around the refreshing natural stone pool + deck, feel nourished by our healthy wholefood dishes. Fb: cocolococaptaincoconuts
NAD BRAHMA
The Mexican Kitchen Gili Air is shown amongst the best Mexican cuisines in Asia. They are also pioneers in raw vegan food with the only certified chefs on the island. Fb: gilimexicankitchen
GOOD EARTH CAFE
NEW on GILI AIR - Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant cooked with love and passion, creating healthy, nutritious food and drinks. Visit us for brunch, lunch and dinner. See you soon. Fb: @NadBrahmaGiliAir
MUSA COOKERY
Good Earth Café is a must if visiting Gili Air! Gluten-free, vegan and raw options await. Maybe after a yoga class… Open daily 7:15am-4.45pm. Located within H20 Yoga.
Musa Cookery located in the center of Gili Air serves vegetarian, vegan and raw superfood. Housed in a 150 year old teak Joglo, open for breakfast, lunch and all day desserts all made in house and supplied from Musa’s permaculture garden.
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COFFEE & THYME We are all about delicious freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and food. Our food & drinks are also great for take away and you can order cakes for special occasions with us. Come any time for a good time! coffeeandthyme.com
PURA VIDA Enjoy tasty traditional tapas and paella cooked by the talented Spanish chef. Discover the real « Pura Vida experience » every Saturday night refilling your good vibes with the best live Reggae music on the shore! Fb: puravidagiliair
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LOMBOK
LOMBOK
AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND TRADITIONAL LIVING
LOMBOK With its largely unspoiled natural environment, vivid, diverse traditional culture and increasing infrastructure, Lombok island is an interesting compromise between touristic Bali and wild Sumbawa. Jagged coasts and sheltered bays, white-sanded empty beaches and lush green hills lined by rice paddies overlooked by majestic Mount Rinjani characterise Lombok’s natural landscape, while in traditional villages a diversity of practices coexist. The island is dotted with mosques, symbols of Islam, the
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most practiced religion, but there are some important Hindu temples scattered in the West, heritage of the Hindu tradition. Sasak people, Lombok’s indigenous people, practice a syncretic form of Islam (wetu telu), which blends Hindu-Buddhist influences, Sunni Islam, animism and ancestral worship. Authentic Sasak villages offer a valuable insight into the island’s traditional culture, famous for the turun temurun, Capital city Mataram is a busy town with colourful markets and the gate to Senggigi’s stunning bays in the North and Mt Rinjani’s green slopes to the East. In the South, world-class surf breaks, a multitude of pristine beaches and
gentle hills are an open invitation to explore the surroundings at one’s pace and enjoy the tropical vibe. The East offers a complete different scenery; from waterfalls, rainforests and hills carpeted with rice paddies, the surroundings of Mount Rinjani provide a myriad of hike options, from easy walks to very challenging treks in a beautiful panoramic landscape. In the South-West, facing Lembar harbour and Sekotong, are the less known Gili’s (meaning “small island”), where snorkeling in the lively reef and chilling on the empty beaches are the few tourists’ main activity. With its cultural and environmental diversity, Lombok is the ideal destination to discover something new everyday.
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ACTIVITIES
An exceptional MARINE WORLD FULL OF
beauty & biodiversity
SCUBADIVING Divers from all over the world come to experience the underwater world of the Gili Islands. Warm clear waters, many dive spots easily accessible and suitable to all levels make the Gilis a great diving destination, appealing to beginners who experience the Big Blue for the first time as well as to experienced or technical divers who are interested in small sea creatures and unusual dive spots. Gililife 38
Expect to swim with elegant white and black-tip sharks and friendly turtles, observe extravagant cephalopods and ghost pipe-fish hidden in plain sight and explore wrecks turned into the home of colourful fish schools! Home to over 3,500 marine species including a variety of small sea creatures, the Gilis are also becoming a soughtafter destination for muck diving.
There are a multitude of centres that can plan just the right dive for you and the Gili Islands Dive Association ensures high diving standards and safe diving practices are applied at all times. Every diver contributes to a “reef tax�, which is included in the cost of their first dive and goes to support the NGO Gili Eco Trust, a conservation organisation who implements projects such as coral reef restoration biorocks.
From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. JACQUES COUSTEAU, Time Magazine, March 28, 1960
LEVELS OF DIVING Open Water Diver Age: 10+ / 3-4 days Max dive depth: 18m You learn how to dive and get a certificate after passing an assessment at the end. Advanced Open Water Diver Age: 12+ / 2-3 days Max dive depth: 30m You perfect your skills with 2 compulsory dives: navigation and deep diving, you choose 3 other specialties. Rescue Diver Age: 15+ / 4 days You learn what to do in the event of a problem on various rescue scenarios. Dive Master Age: 18+ / 4 weeks+ Working closely with an instructor, you learn how a diving centre works and acquire extensive experience by going on many dives. 39 Gililife
SPECIES
This months featured species
Porcupine fish
Porcupinefish include a variety of species of highly toxic fish that inflate their body when in danger. When feeling attacked, they use their elastic stomach to fill their body with air or water and become a spiky ball several times their usual size. Porcupine fish usually live in shallow waters in tropical and subtropical oceans, but some adults have been reported at a depth of 200 metres. Their preferred habitat is coral and rocky reefs and are widely distributed worldwide. They can be found across Europe, North and South America as well as Oceania. Porcupine fish have a beak-like mouth and their body is covered by sharp poisonous spikes. Their body is usually covered by dark spots on a pale background to blend in
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with the environment. Their body length ranges from 2 cm to 90 cm and it can weight up to 3 kg according to the species. They are famous for their toxicity, as most species produce tetrodotoxin, a poison lethal to other fish and to humans too. In fact, the poison contained in a single porcupine fish can kill up to 30 human beings and there is no known antidote. Did you know... In Japan and Korea the meat of porcupine fish is considered a delicacy and can only prepared by specialized chefs.However, many deaths are reported annually because of its consumption.
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SNORKELLING Snorkelling is a good way to freely explore the waters around the Gili islands. Let yourself drift with the current whilst being careful because sometimes it can be very strong. You can easily rent the mask, snorkel and fins on all the Gili islands. Another option is taking part in a snorkelling trip – a day out on a boat.
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Many local agencies offer this service and you can book this trip on site or at your hotel. You leave in the morning around 9am for a full circuit of the Gilis, you stop for lunch and come back at about 4pm. Regardless of the island where you depart from, the boats will tour the most famous spots of the three islands, where marine life is abundant. Expect to see parrotfish and butterfly fish, dense schools of revallies as well as some species of soft corals. Snake eels are also a common sight and you will most probably see giant turtles swimming along your side.
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ACTIVITIES
A BREATH-TAKING EXPERIENCE
FREEDIVING
Learn to dive deeper on just one breath, without any equipment except your fins and mask ! Freediving is the most natural and quiet way to explore and get closer to animals underwater and is a discipline that teaches you to relax and be at ease with yourself. The best way to learn is from a professional and in the Gili islands many dive centres are specialised in freediving and offer courses and dives for all levels, in different sites and ensuring safety first at all times. Freediving teaches us about the connection between our body and mind, patience, perceived limitations and challenging our self-imposed boundaries. What we learn in the water can also be applied to our daily lives on dry land. There are many different aspects to apnea, including underwater hockey, underwater rugby, spearfishing etc. You just need to find your favourite way of being underwater.
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YOGA
GET CONNECTED
It's no wonder that the Gilis are becoming a popular yoga destination. Stunning ocean views, colourful striped skies profiling Mount Rinjani and Mount Agung at sunrise and sunset and the natural setting make the Gilis an inspiring place to practice. Many remarkable yoga schools scattered around the three islands offer classes that cater for the tastes of picky yogis as well as to open-minded visitors who want to try yoga for the first time.
Ubud is Indonesia’s most famous yoga destination, but more and more people come to practice in the Gilis, where yoga classes can be taken in bamboo structures surrounded by peaceful gardens, rooftop terraces where you can meditate as the sun appears on the horizon, or breezy shalas on the beach. For a closer contact with the water element, you can even try yoga on a stand-up paddleboard. Worst-case scenario you will have a refreshing swim! 45 Gililife
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MORE GILI ISLAND
WATERSPORTS The Gili islands offer endless possibilities to water lovers beside diving and snorkelling. Enquire at one of the many watersport centres for a variety of activities on all the three islands. You can take a Glass-Bottom Boat tour to see the underwater world
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without adventuring into the ocean. Otherwise, you can rent a Kayak and explore the coastline at your own pace or opt for a Stand-Up Paddle Board, a great way to approach the water and test your balancing skills. On Gili Air and Gili Trawangan there are a few nice Surf spots which are
worth a “dawnie�, you just need to be aware of currents and tides and a bit experienced. Subwing is the ultimate watersport that allows you to glide in the water pulled by a boat at slow speed, while Parasailing will bring you to new heights to then safely land in the water! Have fun!
ACTIVITIES
TREAT YOURSELF
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There is no better way to relax after a day of diving and snorkelling or cruising around the Gilis than receiving a good massage. Many spas in the three islands offer different types of massages as well as all kinds of beauty treatments. If you like it strong, we suggest to try traditional Sasak or Balinese massage, while for a more relaxing treatment, probably an Ayurvedic massage is the best option. Pedicure and manicure for both men and women or different waxing techniques are available; earcandles is a relaxing and unique way to have your ears cleaned and foot reflexology an excellent antidote to feet tired of walking around the islands. You can choose to receive your treatment in an oceanview spa or in the quietness of a bamboo breezy terrace; also check out the spas of the best hotels on the islands, as they offers quality treatments at a good price.
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ACTIVITIES
MORE FUN ONLAND
OTHER ACTIVITIES There are uncountable activities you can enjoy on land in all three islands. You can decide to learn how to cook delicious dishes from Indonesian cuisine or how to make jewellery, and even take part in an art class! You may find yourself exploring WWII bunker remnants in Trawangan or riding a horse at sunset, sweating in the gym or dancing to the rhythm of salsa! Try capoeira, samba, or explore different styles of yoga such as fly-high, sunset meditation, aerial silk or acroyoga! When night falls, go for a movie on the beach or squeeze your brain and join a quiz night. If you want to mingle with the locals, join them for a football or beachball match on the beach or challenge them in a badminton game! Check the latest updates at one of the local agencies or ask at the reception of your hotel.
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PULL-OUT - READ - SHARE Our NEW centre-fold pull-out magazine containing useful information including beach clean-up schedules, tide times, and more.
#PLASTICFREEPARADISE #SURGABEBASPLASTIK
CLEAN-UPS
Gili Air
22nd 7SEAs Underwater Clean-up Dive 7Seas Dive Center @ 4pm (Register by AM)
AUGUST 2018
23rd Two Fish Diver Beach Clean-up
1st 7SEAs Underwater Clean-up Dive
24th Oceans5 Beach Clean-up
Two Fish Diver Resort @ 4:30pm
7Seas Dive Center @ 4pm (Register by AM)
3rd Oceans5 Beach Clean-up
Oceans5 Dive Resort @ 5:00pm
25th Manta Dive Beach Clean-up
Oceans5 Dive Resort @ 5:00pm
Manta Dive @ 4:30pm
4th Up-cycling Workshop Drinks cans into candle holders
Oceans5 Dive @ 4:30pm - by Gili Shark Conservation
7th Slow Villas Island Clean-up Slow Villas @ 4:00pm
25th Up-cycling Workshop Old clothes into doormats Grand Sunset Resort @ 4:30pm by Gili Shark Conservation
25th Blue Marlin Air Beach Clean-up
8th 7SEAs Underwater Clean-up Dive 7Seas Dive Center @ 4pm (Register by AM)
9th Two Fish Diver Beach Clean-up Two Fish Diver Resort @ 4:30pm
Blue Marlin Dive Resort @ 5:30pm
28th Slow Villas Island Clean-up Slow Villas @ 4:00pm
29th 7SEAs Underwater Clean-up Dive 7Seas Dive Center @ 4pm (Register by AM)
10th Oceans5 Beach Clean-up Oceans5 Dive Resort @ 5:00pm
31st Oceans5 Beach Clean-up Oceans5 Dive Resort @ 5:00pm
11th Manta Dive Beach Clean-up Manta Dive @ 4:30pm
CLEAN-UPS
11th Up-cycling Workshop Old shirts into reusable bags
Gili Matiki @ 4:30pm - by Gili Shark Conservation
14th Slow Villas Island Clean-up Slow Villas @ 4:00pm
14th Blue Marlin Air Beach Clean-up Blue Marlin Dive Resort @ 5:30pm
15th 7SEAs Underwater Clean-up Dive 7Seas Dive Center @ 4pm (Register by AM)
17th Oceans5 Beach Clean-up Oceans5 Dive Resort @ 5:00pm
18th Gili Shark Conservation & 3W Dive Beach Clean-up 3W Dive @ 5:00pm
21st Slow Villas Island Clean-up Slow Villas @ 4:00pm
Gili Trawangan
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2018 • DEBRIS FREE FRIDAY • From 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm at:
10th Aug 17th Aug 24th Aug 31st Aug`
Big Bubble Gili Golf Tir Na Nog My Mates Place
• GILI TRIATHLON • Saturday 29th Sept
2pm registration - 4pm start
Trawangan Dive Center
LANGUAGE Plastic Free Paradise Say no to Plastic Separate your trash I don't want to use plastic bag
Surga bebas plastik Katakan tidak untuk plastik Pisahkan Sampah mu Saya tidak mau memakai kantong plastik
I want to use a bambo Please don't use plast Do not burn Where can I refill my
CLEAN-UPS
Gili Meno AUGUST 2018 • Trash Hero Meno •
Every Sunday From 3.30 pm
Brother Hood Recycle place • Recycle Workshops •
Everyday 7/7 from 09.00 am to 05.00 pm (duration : max. 1 hour)
Brother Hood Recycle place
REFILL MAP
Water Refills
REFILL YOUR BOTTLE & REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE Easily accessed through the mobile app or website the RefillMyBottle map shows you nearby locations where you can refill your water bottle. Download the app to find where to refill your bottle!
@RefillMyBottleOfficial iloveto@refillmybottle.com www.refillmybottle.com
oo straw tic straw n plastic y bottle?
Saya mau pakai sedotan bambu Tolong jangan pakai sedotan plastik Jangan membakar Sampah plastik Dimana saya bisa isi ulang botol saya?
TIDES
Gili Tides AUGUST 2018
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st
1:35 1:58 2:22 2:49 3:19 3:56 4:41 5:32 6:26 7:20 8:14 9:06 2:06 0:12 0:34 1:01 1:34 2:12 2:57 3:49 4:46 5:44 6:38 7:27 8:11 1:12 2:09 3:00 3:51 4:43 0:17
3:55 4:59 6:17 7:55 9:53 11:55 13:24 14:26 15:17 16:02 16:44 17:23 9:56 3:23 4:38 5:56 7:21 9:00 10:54 12:41 13:51 14:39 15:18 15:51 16:22 8:53 9:32 10:09 10:47 11:26 5:42
= LOW TIDE = HIGH TIDE
11:28 12:05 12:46 13:37 15:01 17:48
19:26 19:49 20:07 20:22 20:32 20:30
23:56 17:58 10:46 11:35 12:26 13:21 14:33 16:49
18:28 18:55 19:16 19:34 19:45 19:39
22:49 22:44 16:51 17:17 17:41 18:03 18:20 12:08
23:57 22:55 23:13 23:33 23:55 18:35
* Gililife Magazine would like to thanks Pudja, member of Gili Shark Conservation and Plastic Free Paradise for his collaboration on those wise words, in English and Bahasa. Terima Kasih Baniak ;-)
REFILL MY BOTTLE
Refill your bottle & reduce plastic waste. Easily accessed through the mobile app or website, the RefillMyBottle map shows you nearby locations where you can refill your water bottle. Download the app to find where to refill your bottle! @RefillMyBottleOfficial iloveto@refillmybottle.com http://www.refillmybottle.com
Here to help
NGO’s & CHARITIES on the Gili Islands
GILI SHARK CONSERVATION The research team of the Gili Shark Conservation project works hard - underwater and on land to promote shark conservation.
#gilisharkconservation sharks@gilisharkconservation.com www.gilisharkconservation.com
SORAYA FOUNDATION & GILI PLAYGROUND
GILI ECO TRUST
Committed to reef restoration, education of waste management, horse clinic work, implementing Biorock work, anti-erosion projects, recycling, reducing and reusing! A local Non-profit Organization committed to coral reef restoration, waste management and much more on Gili T, Lombok Indonesia. #Giliecotrust #Gerakan Sama-Sama Peduli #savegilislands info@giliecotrust.com http://www.giliecotrust.com
Soraya Foundation Gili Air focuses on providing education for the people of the island, by organising english and music classes for the primary school SD and by creating the first montessori kindergarden on gili air called Gili Playground. #Gili-Playground #sorayafoundation Info@sorayafoundation.com www.sorayafoundation.com
BROTHERHOOD
We made BROTHERHOOD from recycling materials only, so people can use it as an example to realize all they can do, and learn how to do it in our Workshop. #Anasasakbungalows
#PLASTICFREEPARADISE
For us, it’s not just about the marine life and sharks, we also care about the environment. We want to create awareness for the use of single-use-plastic and reduce the amount that’s being used on the Gili Islands. We created the campaign Plastic Free Paradise to help the Gili Islands to become plastic free! Our aim is to educate locals as well as tourist and provide information about how you can leave nothing but footprints on beautiful Gili Air. Our #PlasticFreeParadise campaign is a wholehearted project that we’re keep building up with new ideas. See here what we’re doing so far to become a Plastic Free Paradise!
#PlasticFreeParadise sharks@gilisharkconservation.com
TRASH HERO AIR
The Trash Hero mission is to bring communities together to clean and reduce waste. We do this through: Action and Awareness. We pick up trash. And we motivate others to do the same. By spending a few hours together picking up trash, people gain a profound understanding of the consequences of being careless about waste. #trashherogiliair giliair@trashhero.org https://trashhero.org
CATS OF GILI
There are cats all over the beautiful Gili islands in Indonesia. Cats Of Gili is a non-profit animal welfare project to help our feline islanders. www.catsofgili.com #CatsOfGili
TRASH HERO MENO
Clean up to make the world and especially Gili Meno better place to live and enjoy!!! We clean Gili Meno! We pick up the trash to keep the paradise on honeymoon island. . . Join us every Sunday afternoon 3.30pm at Brother Hood Recycle place! #trashherogilimeno
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THE NATION’S LOVE FOR MUSIC Resonating across the country, from Gamelan to Punk Hardcore!
Indonesians have always loved music and even today music remains a characteristic feature of any social and religious gathering across all social classes, ages and backgrounds. Indeed, music has always played an important role in Indonesia’s thousands of different cultures. From tribal music to performing arts rooted in classic traditions up to rhymed hip-hop, sexy dangdut and socially engaged punk rock, Indonesia’s soundscape is as diverse as its linguistic or ethnic varieties. There are dozens of music styles, which often accompany religious ceremonies and traditional events such as weddings and functions, and more modern genres are also performed at big festivals, on the streets or invade social media channels. Music is played at animist ceremonies and trance dances and
there are several indigenous musical instruments native to the archipelago. Unlike other countries with a strong Islamic influence, music is widely played across the Muslim community, from Muslim orchestras in Islamic functions to Muslim Punk on You Tube. Historians report that Islamic sultanates in the 1500s were already very supportive of the development of music, namely of some varieties of Gamelan, Indonesia’s most popular and important kind of music. Being able to sing and play music is appreciated and regarded with respect; some important political figures such as former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono released a music album and current President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, is a former metal-head who has been often seen wearing a Metallica t-shirt!
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MUSIC STYLES Across Indonesia
FOLK MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS Besides Gamelan and Angklung, Indonesia’s folk music is very diverse and reflects the country diverse cultural heritage. Folk music includes shamanic dances and music dances such as North Sumatra Tapanuli Ogong, Tembang Sunda singing traditions and Kecapi Suling instrumental music, traditional lullabies and Orkes Melayu, a mix of traditional Arabic and Indian melodies, some folk song are meant to soothe and relax, others to make your heart beat and dance; today, Indonesia’s folk music includes genres such as pop, rock and hip hop. The gong is one of the most common and famous traditional instrument, and other well-known ones are: Sasando, a bamboo stringed instrument (from Timor) Kolintang, a kind of xylophone (from North Sulawesi) Gambus, a stringed instrument played like a guitar (from Riau) Gedang, a drum used in dangdut music. Different versions can be found across Indonesia Tifa, small drum (from Papua) Bonang, part of Gamelan orchestras (from Java) Divine Sounds: Some musical instruments are believed to have magical powers. The gong is regarded in many Indonesian traditions as a direct way to communicate with the gods. Gililife 58
GAMELAN
ANGKLUNG Listed by UNESCO as a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Angklung is a musical instrument made in bamboo and rattan and traditionally played in important events such as weddings and harvesting ceremonies. It is typically made of bamboo tubes tied together with rattan cords and contained in a bamboo frame, which is shaken or tapped to make its distinct sound. It is a very ancient instrument that allegedly originated in West Java and is also a feature of Indonesia’s Hindu tradition. Because of the way it is played, namely by several players at the same time, the Angklung is considered an instrument that promotes teamwork and cooperation. In addition, playing the Angklung requires strong concentration and memory and can be tuned both in the Indonesian scales and in the Western diatonic scale. For this reason, it is used in world music education as it allows to easily teach music from different traditions such as Indonesian folk songs and Western music. It is today taught at music educational institutes in different countries such as Japan and Singapore and also in some of the Gili’s local schools.
The term “Gamelan” refers both to the ensemble of instruments that compose this complex orchestra as well as to the kind of music produced. Gamelan music is one of the most ancient and popular in the country, and can be considered Indonesia’s national set of instruments. The Gamelan orchestra is in fact made of several instruments, which vary according to the historical period and the island in which they are played. From 40 to 80 different instruments can be played in the same Gamelan, each playing a different role in the composition of sounds that accompany most ceremonies and performances across the country. The word Gamelan comes from the word “Gamel”, which means “to hammer” or “to handle” and Gamelan instruments include percussions such as drums and gongs, which are usually played at the back of the orchestra, as well as bamboo flutes and wooden xylophones, which are usually played at the front to create the melody. Scenes of Gamelan orchestras are depicted in Pramabanan and Borobudur and there is evidence that in Java Gamelan were already played in the 2nd century B. C. The most ancient and traditional Gamelans come from Java, Bali and Lombok, but can be found in a variety of traditions across the country. Did you know? Gamelan music is not written; musicians learn by doing and melodies are passed over from one generation of musicians to the next.
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MUSIC STYLES Continued
PUNK
Punk is probably Indonesia’s most diffused subculture and Indonesia’s punk scene is probably one of the world’s biggest and most lively. Inspired by European punk rock, Indonesia’s punk has developed a unique tradition with its own symbols, slogans and dress codes. Spread among people from different geographic areas, social classes and religious beliefs, Indonesia’s punk music is a very diverse genre that includes many different trends and that
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faces support as much as it faces opposition. It emerged in the 1990’s following the end of Suharto regime, at a time when young people demanded change and took the streets to manifest against oppression and corruption. The slogan of this counterculture was “You have power and autonomy”. Some underground punk bands such as the Marjinal started being very active socially, offering music classes to disadvantaged youth, while more politically involved bands sent an anti-capitalism, antiauthority message. After years of political and social repression, the punk movement was considered as a tool of expression for change and a “New Order”. In the past 15 years, this trend has changed and Indonesia’s punk has taken a conservative turn, namely in regards of Islam. Although in Banda Aceh some representative of the punk movement were recently detained in a reeducation camp and forced to shave their heads and pray, Islamic punk is on the rise, and many punk bands supporting and spreading Islam values have emerged. The social role has remained, and bands such as the Punk Muslim from Jakarta, organise religious workshops, proselyte in the streets and fill their songs with references to the Quran. Playing music is just one of the activities they carry out to spread their beliefs. According to an Australian study about punk music, Indonesia’s current Muslim punk movement is more conservative than its counterpart in other countries.
DANGDUT
This happy, groovy dancing music is a mix of Malay, Arabic and Hindustani music and probably Indonesia’ most popular genre. Regarded at times as a traditional folk music style, at times as a vulgar and controversial genre, Dangdut is the music you’ll hear sounding loud if you walk by a local house in the Gili’s, if you turn on local TV channels or by local bands playing on slow ferries at sea. Dangdut is typically played by a band of musicians led by a singer; it is characterised by a fast beat and if can bear influences from music genres very different from each other, such as Middle East pop music, Bollywood and even house music and reggae. Often the lead singer is a girl who wears a tiny short sexy dress and engages in very sensual moves. This is one of the reasons why Dangdut music often receives the disapproval and the attacks of religious conservative groups. One of the most famous Dangdut singer, also known as the Dangdut Queen, was Julia Perez, a talented sexy singer who made the charts in the 2000s and who, because of her bold, sexy performances, faced strong Islamic opposition. She died of cancer in 2017, mourn by millions of distraught fans across the country.
HIP HOP
Although some elements of rap music were already present in some 1970’s folk music, it is only recently that Indonesian hip hop is recognized as such. Some of the early artists such as Iwa K in the 1990s were regarded with disapproval by conservative groups, because of the association of this music style to Western hip hop iconic symbols of sex and drugs. Today, hip hop is experiencing a renaissance and, although it remains a youth subculture, there are a lot of Indonesian rappers who count millions of followers on YouTube and social channels. Singing sometimes in English, sometimes in Bahasa Indonesia, in their songs current hip hop celebrities talk about social issues and inequalities, but also feature references to Western liberal values as well as issues young people face in their daily life. Some artists such as Ebith Beat A combine hip hop with Sundanese music and references to Islamic scriptures; some others such as 8 Ball fill their songs with elements of Indonesia’s profane traditions and some others like Brian Imanuel, have collaborated with important international hip hop artists such as Ghostface from the Wu-Tang Clan.
REGGAE In Indonesia, reggae music started as a style to entertain tourists on popular beach bars in Bali and Lombok, without much reference to the values supported by Jamaican reggae movement. It soon spread to the cities, including influences from Indonesian folk music and the use of traditional instruments such as Gamelan. Today, Indonesia reggae songs talk about happiness and freedom, but also about social inequalities; reggae concerts are very inclusive environments open to everyone. Some of the most famous reggae artists are Steven and CoconuTTreez, who made reggae famous among the Indonesian audience, Jodi Agung, a famous reggae artist from Bali, Toni Q, known for his references to local rural culture and struggles, Ras Muhamed, the so-called Indonesian Rastafari Ambassador, is a voice of social political expression and was featured by Rolling Stones Indonesia as Indonesia’s best reggae singer. “Welcome to my Paradise”, a very popular reggae hit, was written by Tpenk, and refers to life in Gili Trawangan. Indonesian reggae is increasingly gaining international attention and some local reggae bands have performed abroad and featured in international reggae compilations. The support on social media is huge as well as the opposition of some conservative groups. 61 Gililife
MUSIC
FIND MUSIC on the Gili Islands
Here is an insight of some of the places where you can listen and dance to music in the Gili islands. Featuring a diverse profile of established and emerging bands, local and international DJs. Explore the Gili islands by dancing and celebrating music! Because the only constant in The Gili's is “change�, we will update this list monthly! Wondering when those events are happening, check it online!
Sasak Cafe Evolution Bar Jiggy Booze Bar
Tapaz Bar The Exile
Blue Marlin Dive
Diana Cafe
The Jungle Bar
Tir Na Nog
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Sand bar Sama Sama Reggae Bar
BrotherHood Cafe
DJ Set
Dance
Live
Party
Drum
For accurate locations of businesses, see maps from page 103
Pura Vida
The Mexican Kitchen Lucky's Bar
Legend Bar H2O
(Expressive Dance)
Boogils Bar Karma Beach
Sapari’s Family
Scratch Beach Club
Flowers & Fire (Kirtan)
Santay Raja Bar
Cheeky Monkey
Bel Air Bar
Gili Lumbung Bar
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JEFF aka ALADDIN CAN FLY, MUSICIAN
Jeff aka Aladdin Can Fly is a self-taught musician from Flores who has been making people happy with his music since 1992. Starting at 16 years old at Hotel Marina in Senggigi, Jeff is today a seasoned musician who has been playing in events in Lombok and Bali as well as overseas such as Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Canada. He is now a resident musician at Scratch Club Grand Sunset in Gili Air, where he plays every Tuesday and Friday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
What is music for you?
Music for me is everything. My life is music. Music relieves me from stress and allows me to see the light; it is also my light, and it means everything to me. I love music, it is my way.
What is life for you?
When I play or I listen to music I feel alive. Music gives me all that I need: culture, skills, income, relaxation...I can make people happy and educate through music. I don’t need more.
How do you see the music scene in the Gili’s? Music here is a lot about business and entertaining tourists, less about music education. This means we don’t cooperate much with one another and there is a lot of competition among musicians. My dream is to establish an organisation that would support musicians exchange and help set some standards such as a minimum compensation, musicians’ ranking, length of performances...this would allow to protect musicians and to increase the quality of the music offer.
How do you feel when you perform in the Gili islands?
The place is nice and relaxing, we play by the beach. We are closer to our audience than if we were playing on a stage. The atmosphere is laid-back, I really like it here.
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Wilson's Retreat
GILILIFE
ZOOM PRESENTS
An introduction to Wilson's Retreat H2O Yoga Nad Brahma
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WILSONS RETREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AT ITS BEST GILI TRAWANGAN The growth of worldwide tourism has brought about rapid development of infrastructure, resulting in a dramatic increase in tourism structures, opening new markets and strengthening the presence of some of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. This international trend is particularly visible in the Gili islands where, especially in the past 5 years, the tourism market has been growing at a very rapid pace. The opening of Lombok International Airport in 2012, the expansion of regional low-cost air companies as well as the establishment of reliable fast boats services contribute to this phenomenon, and the Gili islands have become one of the most sought-after destinations in Indonesia. As a result, a myriad of new businesses have sprouted, and today we can find over 600 different hotels on Gili Trawangan alone.
With such a wide choice, it is more and more difficult to discern what properties suit our tastes and needs. A study by the Business department of the Australian government highlighted the importance of customer’s service, stating that treating guests respectfully and exceeding their needs and expectations generates positive returns, resulting in higher occupancy and business profitability. Sustainability and environmental awareness is another important aspect to the eyes of the modern discerning tourists. This is particularly true in the Gili’s, where limited resources and environmental vulnerability demand businesses to adopt a bold environmental policy. With their world-class customer’s service and strong sustainable practices, Wilson’s Retreat in Gili Trawangan is a valuable choice for guests as well as for the island’s well-being.
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GILI ZOOM Located on the sunset side of Gili Trawangan, Wilson’s Retreat opened 7 years ago and is today one of the most established resorts on the island. The resort caters for families and couples, but also for the solo traveller who is looking to unwind in a relaxed and well-maintained environment. The location, right in front of Gili Trawangan’s best snorkeling spots, as well as the abundance of trees and tropical plants create a welcoming atmosphere, providing the perfect base to enjoy your stay on the island. Guests can relax by the pool or in the spacious berugah and sun beds, or else sit around the tables under the trees right on the beach and appreciate the natural shade right in front of the ocean while tasting some of the
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restaurant’s delicacies. Guests are spoilt by the wide choice of accommodation options and excellent customer service. Twenty rooms, 16 suites as well as private pool villas are distributed in the property’s big land. Choose the Julu suite for a spacious veranda wooden deck or the Muri for a nice big garden. The private villas feature one or two bedrooms and all have their own private pool. “Other properties may copy our design, but they cannot copy our unique quality customer’s service.” Kus, the General Manager said. Kus is also pro-actively working to bring the resort’s environmental commitment to the next level, collaborating with the Eco Trust to improve the environmental situation on the island.
Wilson’s Retreat contribution to the environment The property is rapidly reducing the use of plastic. No straws are served, take-away boxes are not made of plastic and free refills are offered to guests and tourists passing by. In addition, in order to reduce the environmental impact, only natural toiletries such as organic soap and natural mosquito repellant are used. Wilson’s Retreat is also a proud supporter of beach clean ups. “I know it’s a challenge but if we work together we can improve the situation.” said Kus, who introduced the idea of organising regular simultaneous beach clean-ups on the three islands for a larger impact. Gili Life recommends Wilson’s Retreat is also very famous for its restaurant. Here are some of our choices! Indonesian cuisine: try the signature rendang or the typical ayam taliwang! Super salad: taste the ahi poke, a delicate mix of raw tuna dices with shallotts seasoned with sesame soy sauce French patisserie: cannot choose between the crème brulee, mousse chocolat? Take both!
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H2O YOGA YOGA AND MEDITATION CENTER GILI AIR Gili Air translates to “Water Island”, because of the presence of underground fresh water supplies, which distinguishes it from most tropical islands in the region. Water is a special substance that represents about 70% of the Earth’ surface and about 65% of our bodies and upon which life depends. Considered the fundamental role water plays in our and all living organisms’ life, it is no wonder that the water element has always been highly valued in cultures across the world and throughout history. Water is one of the four elements of the classical thought, one of the five great elements described by the Indian Vedas and by Chinese tradition and it is included in Buddha’s teachings as one of the real sensations to be observed.
Universally considered the symbol of purity and fertility and historically associated to many creation myths, water symbolism is as diverse as human cultures. H20 Yoga & Meditation centre in Gili Air is named after this fundamental substance. This is a reference to the distinct characteristic of the island where it is located as well as to the idea that there is so much more to yoga than the physical practice. H2O centre prides itself on making new people to yoga feel welcome and offering a progam that gives visitors a wide range of yogic and meditation practices to explore. It has become a magnet for likeminded people to connect. There is something for everyone at H20! 73 Gililife
GILI ZOOM Opened in May 2011, H2O Yoga and Meditation Centre is the largest centre in Lombok and the Gili’s. It is located in a peaceful tree lined location within Gili Air just a few minutes walk from the island’s east coast beaches. H2O is today a comprehensive well-being centre that has something for everyone. It boasts two large yoga studios, an Aqua Yoga pool, a well-being centre and a health conscious cafe. H2O also offers a variety of comfortable pool view accommodation options. Alchemy symbols and principles of the Vastu Shastra (Indian system of architecture) are reflected in the space to optimize energy flow. For instance, odd numbers of stairs bring up to the verandah, people’s head face south when sleeping, all water is contained
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in the north-east and all electricity in the fire corner. The upside down triangle, the alchemic symbol for water can be seen in many locations throughout the centre. This is a reminder of transformation. “I love to see people’s intention to embark on a journey of transformation.” Jon (Bindu), the owner, proudly said. “We provide a space to connect our guests to their spiritual aspect and to bring it into their lives.” he added. Over the years, H2O has also strengthened its ties to the local community as some of the profit of the activities such as the Friday night ‘Freestyle Dance Meditation” are donated to local organisations working for animal welfare.
The H2O experience Start your day with a yoga class and enjoy the meditative atmosphere of the spacious and airy studios. After class, have a bite at Good Earth cafe, a health conscious cafe that feeds your brain and soul. Open from 7.15am am to 4.45pm, the cafe serves a wide range of gluten-free and vegan options, offers water refills and has a very strict plastic-free policy. Have a smoothie bowl, a Sun Saluting breakfast or the famous banana bread by the pool and get ready to have some fun in a class. Need to focus? Try a meditation class! Feel active but it’s too hot to work out? Join the Aqua yoga class in the pool and fully connect to the water element! Want to try something new? Check the workshop schedule! (Yin, Beginners and Handstands) You may also decide to just chill by the pool, listen to the sounds of nature or explore the spa menu and spoil yourself with a deluxe treatment! For those of you that have more time come and join a 7 day “Life-changing” True Nature Retreat as they are held every 3 weeks and will leave you feeling totally rejuvenated!
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NAD BRAHMA INDIAN VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD GILI AIR Ayurveda is one of the most ancient organised medical & life science system. It originated thousands of years ago in the Himalayas, following the gatherings and exchanges of some of the most expert herbal healers of that time and passed over from generation to generation. Ayurveda is also known as the science of life; its name is in fact the combination of the Sanskrit words “Ayur”, meaning life and “Veda”, meaning science, knowledge. This holistic healing system is based on the principle that health is our natural state of being and that this balance is maintained with appropriate nutrition, exercise as well as spiritual awareness. According to the combination of the 5 elements in our body (earth, fire, air, water, space), we all have a predominant “dosha” or body type
that is connected to our genetic heritage, age and environment and determine our physical, psychological and physiological state. The body constitutions recognised by Ayurveda are Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (earth and water); in order to be healthy and balanced, Ayurveda advices to limit the excesses of our “dosha” by adopting the most appropriate lifestyle to our individual condition. Nutrition is one of the pillars of this ancient healing system, which provides a series of guidelines, treatments and foods to remove toxins, open our energy channels and welcome life force (prana). A balanced diet that follows Ayurvedic principles will naturally increase our well-being and make us stronger, more positive and happy people.
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GILI ZOOM Nad Brahma is the one and only Ayurvedic vegan and vegetarian restaurant on the Gili’s islands. Located in the heart of Gili Air, this cute small restaurant bears the same name and reflects the same concept of its sister restaurant in Amed, opened one year earlier. After spending 13 years in India, studying Indian Classical Music and home-made traditional cuisine, following and learning about Ayurvedic Nutrition for over 10 years Rosie, the owner, decided to open her own restaurants in Indonesia. Besides applying Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines in its dishes, Nad Brahma restaurants stick to a holistic approach to business, integrating the principles of earth & people care, mindful use of resources and fair share. Open from 10.30am to 10.30pm, Rosie and
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her team also offer Indian cooking classes and Ayurveda nutrition courses, including the determination of participants’ body constitution (dosha) and introducing them to the ancient comprehensive holistic healing system of Ayurveda. “Being myself a vegan, I know that it is hard to find healthy food places when travelling or to find places that cater for people with special food needs. “ Rosie said. From home-made chapati (Indian traditional bread) to yummy creamy dal (Indian lentil soup), everything is made fresh on site and in the kitchen there is no Msg or processed food. In addition, Nad Brahma follows a plastic-free policy; returnable boxes are used for take-aways, no straws and free water are some of the sustainable practices implemented by the business, which is mainly built in recycled materials.
Gililife Recommends From fresh juices adapted to each body type to hearty curries and mouthwatering thalis, Nad Brahma is the one-stop restaurant for your healthy food cravings. Get a colourful lentil salad or a home-made wrap for a light lunch, accompanying it with a ginger basil lemonade or an almond milk and date smoothie with cinnamon. At night, restore your energy by indulging in a special Indian plate menu (Thali) and try the myriad of small plates that go with it. You will lick your fingers after tasting the home-made raita (yoghurt dip) and spicy mint chutney. Nad Brahma is also strong on desserts; go for the coconut barfi if you’d like to keep immersing in traditional Indian cooking traditions or why not order a special raw vegan cheesecake for your best friend’s birthday?
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KUTA DENPASAR AIRPORT JIMBARAN
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Benoa Herbour
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NORTH BALI
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BATUR Reaching 1,717m, Mt Batur is located 30km North of Ubud and it is easily accessible with a 3/4h trek way and back. You will start going up in the morning to behold the sunrise and enjoy a magnificent view over Mount Rinjani and Agung.
KUTA Located close to the airport, Kuta is a good starting point for the exploration of the Islands of the Gods. Known for the surfer's beach and the breathtaking sunsets, it is also a great destination for night life and shopping.
PERMUTARAN North of Bali and West of Singaraja is the small town of Permutaran, a strip rich of accommodation options and diving centres. It is the perfect starting point to explore the amazing underwater world around the island of Menjangan.
SEMINYAK Chic and posh, Seminyak is a town on the move located North of Kuta. It is the place in Bali to find the best high class restaurants and any kind of chic boutiques. It is Bali's party hot spot and you will certainly have a great time.
LOVINA A small seaside town that offers a pleasant and quiet atmosphere. It is the starting point to the North or the mountains in the centre of the island. The main attraction is dolphin watching. You will leave early in the morning for sunrise.
CANGGU Canggu is located to the north of Seminyak. It is the trendiest new hotspot of Bali where barista vintage coffees share space with custom motorbikes shops and surfing lifestyle. Echo Beach is the most popular site on the beach.
SOUTH BALI
BUKIT – ULUWATU Famous surf spot overlooking the magnificent Pura Luhur Temple. There are many beaches in Uluwatu; some white sandy beaches such as Balangan, Dreamland, Bingin, Impossible beach and Padang Pagang, perfect for a scooter ride. NUSA LEMBONGAN This beautiful small island measures 8sq/km and is surrounded by white sandy beaches and pristine waters. It is known for its surf and dive spots, and for the large and friendly manta ray population. Local people complement the revenues from the tourism industry by cultivating seaweed. JIMBARAN Going South of Kuta on the way to Bukit peninsula, stop in Jimbaran for a gourmet treat. The bay forms a beautiful strip of white sand populated by several “warungs” (restaurants), where you can savour the best lobsters of the island while enjoying the sunset!
EAST BALI
AMED Located 1h by fast boat from the Gili's, Amed is a must-go destination, appreciated for its traditional culture and nice diving, especially the “Liberty” wreck in Tulamben, a few km to the North. Go for a ride on a scooter and discover the beautiful rice paddies around town. CANDIDASA A small relaxed town, the perfect starting point to explore the East of Bali. Do not miss the Tirta Ganga and Pura Lempuyang temples, as well as the beautiful white sandy beach located after BugBug village on the way to Amlapura. AGUNG At 3,142m above sea level, this is Bali's highest volcano and the most worshipped. There are many paths that bring to the top. You will start the trek during the night and reach at sunrise. The trek way and back takes about 10/11 hours.
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UBUD On the way to the mountains of Central Bali is Ubud, the other important tourist destination in Bali. Discover Balinese culture in all its diversity: music, dance, art...Explore the surroundings and enjoy the luscious green paddy fields. TANAH LOT It is the most visited temple in Bali and one of the most worshipped sea temples by the Balinese. Nestled on a rocky hill, this temple is at its best at sunset time. Surrounded by sea water, it also holds a source of freshwater. DANAU BRATAN This mountainous area enjoys cool and foggy weather. Bedugul is the first site, followed by Candikuning. The area is known for the production of strawberries and the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, an important temple located in the middle of the lake.
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BAYAN – MASJID KUNO Built in the 16th century, the Bayan Mosque is the oldest mosque in Lombok. It has woven bamboo walls and is built on stone foundation. It is located around 80 km from Mataram and is part of a very interesting and meaningful religious site.
GERUPUK Gerupuk is a small fishermen's village known for its peaceful life and surfing spots. If you love to surf or are looking for a white empty beach just for you, Gerupuk Bay is the perfect destination!
NATURE & ADVENTURE
TREKKING - RINJANI Mount Rinjani soars to 3726m above sea level (2nd highest volcano in Indonesia). The ascent does not require highly technical skills but rather determination! Start from Senaru, North Lombok, a site also known for its magnificent waterfalls.
LOMBOK
WATERFALLS - SENARU From the village of Senaru it takes 20 minutes walk to access the waterfalls. You can cross the valley and go down the 315 steps following the irrigation canals. Powerful waterfall, locals say that it must go behind to rejuvenate a year!
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KUTA Kuta is a small town famous for its surfing “beach break” and “reef break”. You can rent boards in several places and take lessons. Its beach is a beautiful and wide sandy cove surrounded by small hills. SELONG BLANAK Selong Blanak is a beautiful bay strewn with small shops. The main attraction is surfing, however swimming remains possible. The waves are perfect for beginners. You will easily find somewhere to rent a board for a few hours.
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MAWUN Don’t miss Mawun beach under any circumstances! Located 20 minutes west of Kuta Lombok by scooter, the road there is beautiful and safe. You’ll travel alongside rice paddies and small traditional villages with typical "Sasak" houses.
SENGGIGI Senggigi is a bustling town on the West cost of Lombok littered with luxury hotels, restaurants, shops of all kinds, and a craft market. About ten kilometers on either side of the city there are beautiful beaches lined with coconut palms.
GILI GEDE Gili Gede is a tropical jewel. The lack of traffic and untouched nature are two of the main features of this island! The clear waters and abundant marine life guarantee fantastic snorkeling experience steps from your bungalow.
TANJUNG AAN The Tanjung Aan bay is huge with pristine, fine, white sand on one side, and on the other, a golden sandy beach with large grains. A central rock separates the two different beaches and you can climb it to admire the magnificent view! EKAS Renowned for its world-class surfbreaks and strong wind that blows all year round, this peninsula is the paradise for surfers and kite-surfers. Ekas also offers white beaches with pristine water on sandy bottoms!
MATARAM Mataram, the capital of Lombok has several sectors: Ampenan, the pear, Mataram, the administrative center, Cakra, the business center and Bertais-Sweta where the bus station is located. From the Gilis, take the monkey forest road and visit the Mall for a shopping session! BANYUMULEK The Sasak artisans of Lombok produce pottery for centuries and pass on their traditions from one generation to another. Visit one of the most important centers in Banyumulek where you will observe the manufacturing process and find a wide range of objects.
DESERT POINT Said to be "the best left in the world", Desert Point is an oasis for experienced surfers. Break is located near the village of Bangko-Bangko and produces powerful rollers that can be surfed up to 300m. The best season is from May to September. TETEBATU This small quaint town lies just south of Mount Rinjani National Park. Here you can experience real, traditional village life in Lombok, along with an array of cultural experiences and beautiful waterfalls.
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Frangipani Frangipani is the common name given to plants belonging to the genius Plumeria, which comprises around 7-8 species native to tropical Americas. Its scientific name is attributed to French botanist Charles Plumier, while it is believed its common name comes from the Italian Marquis Frangipani, who in the 16th century created a perfume from fragrant flowers of this plant. Frangipani trees can reach up to 6 metres and are easy to propagate; frangipani can grow from cuttings and a cut-off branch well watered and planted in the soil soon will be rooting and producing colurful flowers. Trees are very strong and can survive drought and heat, and only burn over 500 degrees; they do not require much care and resist pest attack. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of the branch and come in different colours, mainly white, yellow and pink, with the center of a deeper shade than the petals. The most common and popular species (and the ones you will find in the Gilis) are the Plumeria rubra and the Plumeria obtusa; they can be distinguished by the size of the tree (generally the Obtusa is smaller than the Rubra) and the shape of the petals, which are rounder in the Obtusa than in the Rubra.
DID YOU KNOW In Indonesian and Malay folklore, it is believed that the smell of a frangipani flower is a sign of the proximity of the Pontianak, a the woman vampire ghost.
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GILI RECIPE
Frangipani massage oil An oil ideal for a relaxing massage!
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup light sesame oil 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1-2 drops essential oil of rosemary 2-3 drops essential oil of lavender 2 drops essential oil of frangipani (Plumeria)
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE THIS MONTH?
ARIES
LEO
March 21 - April 20
July 23 - August 21
November 23 - December 22
Social networking is paramount for career growth this month. More passion is required to keep love life intact. Health will be splendid.
Monetary development is augmented by the forward movement of Mercury. Venus will help professional growth. Health is marvellous.
Expect good professional development with improved earnings and status. Singles will find love overseas, in spiritual environment and in educational arena.
taurus
virgo
sagittarius
capricorn
April 21 - May 21
August 22 - September 23
December 23 - January 20
Family issues and emotional factors dominate. Financial growth depends on making innovative changes to your plans. You are seeking more passion in your love life with your spouse.
Earnings are fabulous and helped by divine forces. Problems in present relationships will slowly disappear. Health prospects are very good.
Career prospects are governed by your family and other families. Health will be without any blemish. Relationships with your spouse will be complicated by the hindrance of family members.
gemini
libra
aquarius
May 22 - June 21
September 24 - October 23
January 21 - February 19
Health of Gemini star sign will be fabulous. Career interests are limited to planning future growth. Love relationships of both the married and singles will be volatile.
Love relationships are both romantic and passionate. Health and vitality are splendid. Career growth is accomplished by helping the career of others.
Pluto will push forward the career growth of Aquarius zodiac sign. Health will not be that good. Financial growth is hitting a road block, but will be assisted by the finances of your partner.
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pisces
June 22 - July 22
October 24 - November 22
February 20 - March 20
Monetary growth will be booming. Health and vitality will be superb. Love relationships of both the married and singles will be boring without any triggers.
Forward movement of Jupiter will help your earnings. Singles will be able to get love partners while pursuing their careers. Health can be improved by spiritual techniques.
Professional development helped by Jupiter and family members. Mercury will positively influence your love life with your partner and pregnancy. Health prospects are splendid.
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WELCOME............................................ SELAMAT DATANG GOOD MORNING (6 AM TO 12 AM)................ SELAMAT PAGI GOOD MORNING (12AM TO 2 PM)............... SELAMAT SIANG GOOD AFTERNOON (3PM TO 6 PM)............. SELAMAT SORE GOOD EVENING (6PM TO 12 PM).............. SELAMAT MALAM GOOD NIGHT............................................SELAMAT TIDUR GOOD BYE............... SELAMAT JALAN/ SELAMAT TINGGAL SEE YOU SOON......................................... SAMPAI JUMPA
1.............................SATU 2.............................. DUA 3..............................TIGA 4.......................... EMPAT 5.............................LIMA 6........................... ENAM 7..........................TUJUH 8......................DELAPAN 9.................... SEMBILAN 10................... SEPULUH 11.................... SEBELAS 12..................DUABELAS 13................. TIGABELAS
YES.............................................................................. YA NO............................................................. TIDAK/BUKAN MAYBE.............................................................. MUNGKIN PLEASE............................................................... TOLONG THANK YOU ............................................... TERIMA KASIH YOU'RE WELCOME..........................................SAMA SAMA EXCUSE ME........................................................ PERMISI SORRY..................................................................... MAAF NO PROBLEM............................................TIDAK APA-APA
20................ DUAPULUH 30................ TIGAPULUH 40.............EMPATPULUH 52........ LIMAPULUH DUA 53........LIMAPULUH TIGA
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