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HOT GLASS ART!

A spectacular “hot glass” exhibition cre- ated in Ubud will go on show in Jakarta this month, attracting interest from Sotheby’s in London with its Stone Age theme.

Project leader, Ubud artist Ron Seivertson, collaborated with three “artist-in-residence” French volunteers - Julien Espagne, Regis Anchuelo, Francis Auboiron – to create 120 pieces for the exhibition, one of which – a spear – took the four artists and four assistants more than three hours of non-stop hot kiln work to produce, after days of planning and preparation. Ron says they called the exhibition “The Glass Age. The Five Elements” because the artists each had such different personalities that they represented the ele- ments of Water, Earth, Air and Fire. (No surprise to those who know and love him; Ron’s the fi ery one.) The Fifth Element is the medium that brought them together: the Glass. Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jakarta. June 19-July 18. Phone +62 361 780 4014. www.horizonglassworks.com

HE SAID WHAT?

It’s not a simple thing to capture and interpret the essence of a speech to another language, as the conversation takes place. At a recent aid sector meeting in Bali, Ubudian Helvi (Estee) Lystiani took on that role for one

02 June - 16 June, 2010

by Wayan Jen

Company, runs weekly children’s classes in traditional African rhythms and dance. High Energy Jungle Jammin’ Kids Class (Ages 1 -7 yrs), Aerobic, story-telling West African Dance Class (from 10 up). Hamanah has opened at Bali concerts for Michael Franti (USA), Rocky Dawuni (Ghana Africa) and Afro Moses (Ghana Africa) and appears

For Sale; Digital Camera Olympus u850sw, shock + waterproof till 3m (9,8feet) deep water. 8 0 megapixel, Olympus lens af zoom 6.7- 20. 1mm 1: 3. 5-5.0. Used only 2 times, like new. Sale for Rp. 1.800.000. Call 0819 9941 7614. Kuta. [189]

For Sale; Hartenberger underwater dive lights: 2 maxi version, 2 mini version, 1 compressor system with Nitox, 5 steel tanks, 7m tender boat, 1 Mitsubishi genset, Osmosis machine, Sea Quest Wave BCDs. Please call 0361 282 931. [190]

each weekend at Bali Safari & Marine Park. Hamanah also runs adult classes and works in schools all over Bali. Phone 0361 971 490. www.hamanah.com

SOUP COOK AND WATER SKI COACH

Gotta love being an adopted “aunt”. I get to read children’s books, cook chicken vegetable soup in a big pot (I love to cook for six, not just me), and teach the occasional “water skiing class”. The last is a complex exercise, involving me walking around very quickly, backwards, in the shallow end of a swimming pool, with a small child standing on my knees and holding onto my hands, as shout, “Let the boat pull you up!” and other core techniques for this important sporting skill. (Should the child ever get behind a real ski boat, this initial coaching will make a world of difference.) The rewards for me are huge; some of the best hugs in Bali, invitations to join in at the Kids’ Karaoke Session at Flava Lounge (Fri 7-9pm) and an occasional leaping, running child shouting, “Yay, Jen’s here, Jen’s here!” It’s the soup.

CHOOSING MANGGIS

I know how to pick a perfect peach or pear .. but I’ve never had much luck with the delicious tropical manggis (mangosteen). Sometimes each little segment is perfectly formed, white and delicious, others open to an unappealing mess, brown and bitter. The key to selection is colour. When you see a manggis with beautiful purple skin, DON’T CHOOSE IT. That one is still not properly formed. If the skin is matt and dull maroon, snatch it up, hold between the two heels of your palms and squeeze together to open. Aaaah. Delicious.

savvy overseas program director. Earlier this year we heard Estee at International Women’s Day, where she and fellow volunteer Alex Ryan (Australian accredited interpreter) helped everyone get the most of some inspiring speeches. At one moving moment, Estee captured both mood and rhythm of an American poem, as she translated it aloud into Indonesian, while reading it for the fi rst time! Many important business, government and even private meetings miss that opportunity for clarifi cation and connection. Email: estee.hl@gmail.com.

A PRESSURE POINT PICK-ME-UP

Many people have been feeling fl at and out of sorts with the cold and wet weather. If you need more energy or just want to treat yourself, may I suggest a visit to one of Ubud’s Bugar Sehat treatment spots, either on Jl. Hanoman (the fi fth door south after KAFE) or on Raya Ubud, across from Jl. Bisma. Book with Lena on 0813 395 06924 or email ldharmawan_28@ yahoo.com.

KIDS DRUMMING CLASSES IN UBUD

Calling all children of Ubud visitors, ex-pats and locals. Hamanah Drum N Dance, Indonesia’s first African Drum N Dance

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Copyright © 2010 Wayan Jen

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C/U/I-10 March 10

TEACH A KID TO FISH

Earlier this year, Ubud Rotary’s Bill and Judith Schneider came to the rescue for 150 children and teenagers at a Klung Kung orphanage, where it’s always been a battle to pay for food, let alone uniforms and tuition for the local school. They suggested building a fi sh farm, and it is already making a big difference to the children’s wellbeing. Next step, a Rotary project group will help senior students run the fi sh farm as a business. Divided into three competing groups, they receive training on how to feed/farm the fi sh and take care of the ponds, monitoring the funds they spend. At the end of the harvest in July, the students will each receive one fi sh and the rest will be sold off at the market. The team with the most profi t wins! To make the project sustainable they are need donations to increase the number of ponds (3.9 million rp/ pond, providing one fi sh/ child/ harvest). For info call manager Pak Kadek Agustono, 0852 3765 239.

For Sale; Watch Tag - Heuer chrono, made in Swiss, mod. Acuaracher, 1 year old, like new incl. 2 original boxes, 100m water resistance. New price Rp. 24 juta, sale price Rp. 12,5 juta. Tel: 0361 848 2759. Kerobokan. [191]

For Sale; 3 antique Nias statue made from wood approx. 40 years old 1 piece 2 mtr. 2 pieces 1 mtr. Price: all Rp. 25 jt. Can be sold separate. Tel. 0813 3863

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For Sale; Watch Rolex-Date- Just, steel-gold, mens-size, condition like new, 1 owner. This watch is original, not a copy. New price now Rp. 77 mill, sale price Rp. 29.5 mill, incl. 2 original box. Tel: 0813 3863 4748. Kerobokan. [193]

For Sale; TV Plasma 42” Panasonic like new, incl. original box and all paper. New price Rp. 23,5 jt, now Rp. 5,5jt. Tel: 0361 848

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For Sale; Washing machine Samsung model: WA80U3, toploader, very good condition, 10 months old, still has warranty (original nota and kartu garansi). 7,5 kg load. Sell for Rp. 1,6 juta (nego) at 0857 9203 3086 in

Kerobokan. [195]

For Sale; Surfboard in good condition, good for beginner, 7’0 x 20” x 2 3/4”. Only 1.5 juta. Contact 081 139 2682.

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Old habits can’t be thrown out the upstairs window. They have to be coaxed down the stairs one step at a time.

C/U/G-5 May 10

Ubud Area 63

C/U/G-21 April 10

Now delivering to Ubud Area

Try our Reuben or corned beef sandwiches - the talk of the town!

Extended hours COMING SOON

Specializing in afternoon tea (served all day)

Fresh-baked scones with strawberries ’n’ cream

Fresh sandwiches and salads

WiFi hotspot

“Book Nook” now open (Books for exchange or sale)

Open 11 am – 6 pm Closed Sundays

Jl. Raya Sanggingan (100 meters north of Neka Museum) Phone: (0361) 978-363

C/U/G-7 April 10

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