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Dialog Between The Moon And it's Halo , A Solo Exhibition by Handy Saputra
Art 06 Nov 2026
Dialog Between The Moon And it's Halo , A Solo Exhibition by Handy Saputra

Sanur,Bali.6.11.2026.At Griya Santrian , Sanur .A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE MOON AND IT'S HALOA SOLO EXHIBITION by HANDY SAPUTRAThrough Handy's works, we are invited to reflect on our Identity and the essence of being human, engaging with the captivating visuals he creates. To address these profound questions, we draw upon our imaginative capacity to interpret his art. Handy's pieces resonate with socio-political irony. social abstraction, and insightful observations of everyday lifeIn the exhibition titled A Dialogue Between The Moon and Its Halo, we are encouraged to explore a myriad of phenomena presented in striking visual form. Throughout his creative journey, Handy has undergone a transformation, evolving from a personal, introspective artistic quest to discovering a creative identity that is profoundly aware of the unfolding phenomena around him. Here, Handy invites us to look beyond ourselves and examine the rion philosophical. political, and psychological realms that shape our world.In this solo exhibition of contemporary works by artist Handy Saputra, we are invited to explore a vibrant array of visual narratives-events unfolding across the surface of the earth.望月与晕的对话轮明月挂长空淡淡清辉绕几重问晕何故常相伴答君只为护朦胧A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE MOON AND ITS HALOA luminous circle of moonlight radiates in the boundless sky, A faint, clear glow unfolding in delicate, layered rings.The moon asks its halo, "Why do you remain so faithfully by my side?"The halo answers, "Simply to protect the beauty of your subtle, veiled presence."This fragment of an ancient poem by the Chinese poet Gu Feng serves as a guiding principle and the title for this curatorial project. We may view Handy Saputra's works as a profound reflection on the depths of the inner self while engaging with the world around us. Through our imagination, we contemplate internal, meditative phenomena and observe the unfolding events in our immediate surroundings, social lives, and regions that transcend national borders.The poem illustrates a relationship of mutual complement: the moon questions why a halo always encircles it during the cold of night. The halo responds poetically, revealing that its presence is not meant to rival the moon's brilliance but to frame and preserve its beauty, making it all the more graceful and magical to the world. In this light, we can envision Handy's works as a moon, always accompanied by a surrounding halo -a circle that captures and conveys the myriad events beneath it, including those concerning humanity and our behavior. Through Handy's works, we reflect on who we are and what it means to be human by engaging with the visuals he creates. To answer these questions, we need only to use our imagination in interpreting his work.Embarking on a journey through the works of Handy Saputra invites you to set sail on a vessel of imagination-drifting through the skies to admire the moon's simple beauty while interacting with genderless figures, anonymous beings, curious objects, magical masks, and other captivating elements that fill his contemporary creations.Handy Saputra, a contemporary artist and entrepreneur from Bali, stands out with his unique style in the realms of Art Brut ("raw art") and Outsider Art (art created outside the mainstream). He transcends the confines of traditional studio practices by merging his business management background with an expressive, self-taught approach to visual art.His creations exude a wild, instinctive, and uninhibited energy, reflecting raw honesty free from pretension and the limitations of academic technique. Handy embraces dynamic media, primarily working with bold Chinese ink on paper, acrylic paint on canvas, and printmaking encompassing screen printing and lithography as well as wood carving. These mediums, especially his printmaking techniques, shine throughout his artistic journey, including his recent exhibitions, such as The Dragonfly's Ripples, featuring fresh and deeply emotive pieces.In Indonesia, Art Brut is not a new phenomenon. Several artists, like Ni Nyoman Tanjung from Bali, discovered by Made Budhiana and introduced to the international stage by Georges Breguet, exemplify this movement. Another significant figure is Dwi Putro Mulyono, known as "Pak Wi," from Yogyakarta,a monumental presence in outsider art. Living with schizophrenia and severe hearing impairment, Pak Wi uses painting as a powerful means of communication and a focal point for his cognitive processes.As an Art Brut artist, Handy Saputra passionately engages in a variety of mediums, including acrylic on canvas, lithography, and innovative screen printing. He regularly explores advanced techniques at the professional DEVFTO Printmaking Studio.Handy's works resonate with socio-political irony, social abstraction, and poignant observations of daily life, as exemplified in Looking for Scapegoat. By embracing the artistic path of Art Brut, Handy stands out as a prolific creator. His work bursts with emotion and meaning, illuminated by the dynamic interplay of imagination and visual form, capturing a range of positive reactions.His exhibitions, The Audacity of Silent Brush and The Dragonfly's Ripples, reveal significant qualitative growth in his practice. In The Audacity of Silent Brush, Handy uncovered a creative oasis filled with deeply personal visual interpretations. The Dragonfly's Ripples then extended these discoveries, evolving into a solid foundation that resonated with a wider audience, inspiring diverse perspectives and impactful engagement across various media.In the exhibition titled The Dialogue Between the Moon and Its Halo, we are invited to witness extraordinary visual phenomena. Handy's creative journey reflects a remarkable transformation-from an inward exploration to an artistic identity that engages with the unfolding world around him. He inspires us to look outward and reflect on the philosophical, political, and psychological intricacies of life. Works like Match Making in China invite us to contemplate the irony and melancholy of matchmaking, deeply rooted in the cultural experience of that country. The piece Two Men and A Dog reveals the psychological nuances of solitary existence. Additionally, Handy's porcelain sculptures, The Weight of the Bird and The Vigil of Crimson Spirit, encourage contemplative exploration of the mind and consciousness, symbolized by a bird an emblem of freedom and the soul's awareness.#story bali-inspirasi 

A Bridge Between Indonesia and China: Bali Brought Together Government, Investors, Developers and Future Technologies at the Indonesia-China Bridge Forum
Hospitality 02 Nov 2026
A Bridge Between Indonesia and China: Bali Brought Together Government, Investors, Developers and Future Technologies at the Indonesia-China Bridge Forum

Bali-inspirasi.On October 29, 2026, the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa hosted the first international "Indonesia-China Bridge Forum: Government | Investment | Development | Real Estate." The Forum served as a platform for dialogue between the economies and business communities of the two countries. Its key themes wereinnovation in the construction sector, business cooperation and foreign investment in Indonesia's growth and development.The Forum gathered more than 1,000 participants: government representatives, investors, leading developers,construction companies, real estate professionals and business media from Indonesia, China, Singapore andHong Kong. It was held with the support of the Senate of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) and theIndonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia). Forum organizer: BIG BALI GROUP.General Partner: China Construction Group.On the Forum's main stage, KADIN Indonesia, represented by Devi Erna Rachmawati, S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.,China Construction Group and BIG BALI GROUP signed contracts for the construction of the first 1,000 urbanhouses for low-income families. The project is part of the national program of President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto to build 2 million homes for low-income families.The project is based on the Urban Farming Houses concept: social housing where families can grow their own fruit and vegetables in an urban garden. The concept's author, Devi Erna Rachmawati, Chairwoman ofthe Indonesian-Eurasian International Council (IEIC) and Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Sector at KADINIndonesia, presented it in her talk "Concept of Urban Farming Houses: Social Housing for Low-IncomeFamilies in Indonesia." Chinese investment and technology, Indonesian business and a national housing program came together in a single project.China Construction Group, BIG BALI GROUP and Fang Zheng Jing Dao have begun building Indonesia's first and the country's largest factory for PC panels made of concrete and ceramics. Investment in the projectexceeds US$20 million. It is a clear sign of active cooperation between China and Indonesia and contributespositively to the overall picture of foreign investment in the Indonesian economy.LEGENDS 3D presented 3DCP (3D Concrete Printing), an industrial building printing technology that combinesrobotics and artificial intelligence. It works with concrete, organic clay and recycled plastic, makingconstruction faster, more sustainable and more cost-efficient, with less waste. Buildings are printed layer bylayer, so curved, sculptural and decorative forms become part of the structure itself.3DCP: industrial concrete printing;Robotics & AI: robotic control and artificial intelligence throughout the printing process;Eco-Friendly and Recyclable: responsible materials and production, use of recycled plastic;Sustainable: resource-efficient construction.BIG BALI GROUP presented ICONIC LIVING Resort at the Forum, the world's first five-star wellness resort onan ocean cliff, built using 3DCP and AFS technologies.ICONIC LIVING Resort spans 3.5 hectares and is being developed in four stages, comprising a total of 400apartments and 80 premium ocean-view villas. Its signature is a flowing, organic concrete façade printed on alatest-generation 3DCP printer. These technologies are unique and are being applied in Indonesia for the first time. The project also stands out for its concept, built around four elements surrounding the human being(Water, Fire, Earth and Air), which are reflected in its architecture, design and the entire resort environment.Manta Livin Uluwatu, the first stage of ICONIC LIVING Resort, is already under construction together withFang Zheng Jing Dao, a leading Chinese company and PC panel manufacturer. The resort is located in thesouthernmost and most scenic part of Uluwatu, near Nyang Nyang Beach. Architectural elements of MantaLivin Uluwatu are created using LEGENDS 3D's 3DCP technology, and the technology was demonstrated atthe Forum through this very project, the first demonstration of its kind in Indonesia.The first stage includes 25 premium villas (Shell Villas, Haven Villas, Delmar Villas) and 85 ocean-viewapartments and penthouses. Residents and guests will enjoy spa and longevity programs, yoga andmeditation, ocean-view fitness, healthy nutrition, a medical spa, personalized health monitoring and smart-space technologies.Fang Zheng Jing Dao, Indonesia's first precast concrete panel factory, presented the Chinese AluminumFormwork System (AFS). It allows the structure of a villa, including MEP (electrical and utility networks), to becompleted in 4 days instead of the usual 30.The Forum also hosted the first presentation of the Chinese company Cosmo Home, one of the largestsuppliers of home and finishing materials and products. The company presented its capabilities, from its ownsupply chain to ready-made interior solutions, including kitchens and full furniture packages. Cosmo Homehas already opened its first showroom in Bali.All of these companies, together with LEGENDS 3D and OMNI, are part of China Construction Group. TheGroup focuses on developing B2B relationships in Indonesia's growing market. Its clients, Indonesianconstruction and development companies, receive a full range of services, from foundations and structure towindows, furniture and final finishing: the entire construction cycle from A to Z.Distinguished guests and speakers of the Forum included:Dr. Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, Chairman of the Senate of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI), who openedthe business program with an address to participants;Devi Erna Rachmawati, S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Sector, Indonesian Chamberof Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia), Chairwoman of the Indonesian-Eurasian InternationalCouncil (IEIC), with the talk "Concept of Urban Farming Houses: Social Housing for Low-Income Families inIndonesia";a representative of the President of Indonesia, head of the ruling party;Ahmad Ridha Sabana, Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for MSMEs, Creative Economy andDigital;Dr. Aris Marsudiyanto, S.E., M.M., Head of the Development Control and Special Investigation Agency ofthe Republic of Indonesia;Dr. Ida Bagus Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, S.E., M.Si., Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI(Education, Culture, Tourism, Healthcare, Creative Economy and Social Welfare);Ni Luh Putu Ary Pertami Djelantik, Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI (SME Development,Women's and Children's Rights, Local Economic Development and Community Welfare);I Komang Merta Jiwa, Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI (Economics, Finance and RegionalDevelopment);Empi Muslion, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Pitan Daslani, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Noer Sardono, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Rudy Susmanto, S.Si., Regent of Bogor Regency, West Java;Ade Ruhandi, S.E., Vice Regent of Bogor Regency, West Java;Aniceto Magno Da Silva, Head of the Trade Office, Semarang City;Lutfhi Eko Nugroho, Head of Economic Affairs, Semarang City;Rully Syahputra, Special Staff to the Mayor of Semarang for Economy and Development;Bernardino Moningka Vega, Deputy Chairman for International Relations, KADIN Indonesia;Kusuma Ida Anjani, M.Bus, M.AppFin, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Wellness & Spa Association (ASPI),with the talk "Wellness Integrated Development: Unlocking New Business Value Through IndonesianWellness Culture";Ding Ding, Architect and Co-founder of LEGENDS 3D, with the talk "Integrating Advanced Chinese 3DConstruction Printing (3DCP) Technologies in Indonesia";Prof. Dr. Mu Jun, PhD (CUHK), MArch (XUAUT), Dean/Professor, Beijing University of Civil Engineeringand Architecture, Director, Research Center of Earth Architecture, with the talk "Maneuvering GeometricComplexity: Algorithms and Repetitive Structures" and a presentation of the revolution in clay printing;Haotian Man, Hong Kong-based architect, Founder of Atelier Maneuver, Senior Partner at Hope Housing,with the talk "Sustainable 3D-Printed Architecture: Building with Earth and Natural Materials";Prof. Dr. Ir. I Dewa Gede Agung Diasana Putra, S.T., M.T., CIM, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian NationalArbitration Board (BANI) Bali-Nusra, who explained how BANI and IMAC help resolve business disputesconfidentially, quickly and without damaging partnerships;Amar Alapati, Founder, The Serenite Collection American Hotels & Management Company, presenting thefirst American hotel and restaurant management company in Bali;Nicolas Lee, Fitness World Champion, Gym & Wellness Entrepreneur, Health & Longevity Strategist, Co-founder of Reload Sanctuary, with the talk "Potential of the Fitness, Wellness and Gym Industry Worldwidein 2026. Bali as a Top Destination in the World Market";Fang Zheng Jing Dao, with the presentation "Building a House in Just 4 Days: Chinese AdvancedAluminum Formwork & Monolithic Concrete Technology";Cosmo Home, with the presentation "Complete Interior Finishing Solutions from A to Z";Aie Natasha, ESG & Business Sustainability Senior Specialist, PT CCEPC Environment Protection andEnergy Utilization Comprehensive Indonesia, with the talk "Make Buildings Livable" on Seawater ReverseOsmosis (SWRO), Waste-to-Energy and Solar PV for entire districts;Jason Fong, Executive Director of Forbes Club Australia, with the talk "Connecting Entrepreneurs andLeaders Around the World";William Saputra, with the talk "Indonesia and China: Building Business through Social Media Bridge" onturning digital engagement into real bookings and working with the Chinese platforms Red, Douyin andWeChat;Dalong Wei, Deputy General Manager at Leyoujia, a top Chinese real estate brokerage (RMB 500B+transaction volume), with 14 years leading sales teams of 7,000+, formerly at Alibaba developing realestate channels on Tmall and Alipay;Mark Meallin, Australian Investment Fund;international investment funds from Malaysia, India, Singapore, the USA and China focused on investmentin Indonesia.In the second half of the Forum, the main stage hosted a key panel discussion, "Government | Investment |Development." Government representatives, investors and developers discussed how the state and businesscan work together to attract capital to Indonesia and turn it into real projects.China Construction Group welcomes cooperation with developers, property owners, builders and architectsacross Indonesia. Through the Group's ecosystem, the following are already available nationwide:façade elements and decorative architectural details using 3DCP technology (LEGENDS 3D);Aluminum Formwork System (AFS) and precast concrete panels (Fang Zheng Jing Dao);construction of villas and residential projects with interior supply and finishing (Cosmo Home).Chinese investment. Indonesian development. Innovative construction technologies.The Future Is Here.ABOUT CHINA CONSTRUCTION GROUPChina Construction Group is a construction ecosystem that has brought Chinese capital, unique innovativetechnologies and industrial expertise to Indonesia's real estate and infrastructure sector and continues to investin the country's development. In mid-2026, the Group invested more than US$20 million in Indonesia's firstprecast concrete panel factory and production ecosystem in Bali, uniting Fang Zheng Jing Dao, Cosmo Home,LEGENDS 3D and OMNI under one structure spanning technology, manufacturing, construction and full projectdelivery. By pairing Chinese engineering and production capacity with Indonesian partners, contractors andlocal specialists, the Group makes construction across the region faster, more sustainable and more resource-efficient.CONTACTSEmail: info@bigbaligroup.comInstagram: instagram.com/bigbaligroupTel/WA: +62 888 7777 881www.BigBaliGroup.com

Bali with Love , Painting & Photography Exhibition in Goa Gajah Ubud
Art 01 Nov 2026
Bali with Love , Painting & Photography Exhibition in Goa Gajah Ubud

Ubud-Bali-inspirasi.1.11.2026.Bali with Love , Painting & Photography Exhibition www.balimediaswari.comBali with Love:- A. Maiyana - Nyoman Arep - Kadek Agus Astawa - - Agung Adi - Suci Arta Yasa - Pande Kadek Arimbawa - - Nyoman Arjawa - Wayan Aksara - Made Arya Dwita Dedok - - De Sila - Komang Dangin - Edy Ableh - Ediwiratama - - Gerry Nugawela - Grace Tjondronimpuno - - Gusti Ngurah Wijana - Ketut Jaya - Kadek Juni Dwitalia -- Kesuma Tirta - Nyoman Lombeng - Mansyur Mas’ud - - Nikno Suartana - Ngurah Astawa - Kadek Raharja - - Ruslan Wiryadi - Sang Made Budiasa - Putu Sayojana - - Wayan Sudiarta - Nyoman Sukarsa - - Nyoman Sutarja Pandi - Wayan Suala - Tarina Dewi - - Made Teresna - Ketut Widiatmika - Wahyu Sasmito -November 2nd. - December 2nd. 2026Goa Gajah, Bedaulu- Gianyar - Bali.About Gerry Nugawela;I have been to Bali close to about 50 occasions since 1983. And then it happens. One day you wake up and you are in this place where everything feels right. My heart is calm. My soul is lit. My thoughts are positive. My vision is clear. I am at peace ,where I have been, at peace with what I have been through and at peace with where I am headed. I am in Ubud.I was 60 something years old and could easily qualify for a re-tiree visa. Ubud struck me as the place to be. Ubud is a town in Gianyar which is very picturesque with so many temples and ceremonies, far more than other parts of Bali.Being a retired photographer (and also a Chartered Accountant), I set myself the task of learning deeply their culture, religion, art, music, dance and history. I had to learn their language(s) too and found Bahasa Indonesia quite easy. In fact, I am now (2022) very good in Bahasa Indonesia and during the period of Covid and in the absence of tourists found myself rarely speaking English and generally conversing in Bahasa Indonesia and Basa Bali Alus. I recall about 4 years ago having a dream totally in Bahasa Indonesia but sadly have not managed to dream in anything but English.I spent a fair bit of time visiting temples, padi fields and the coun-tryside of Gianyar district, photographing and learning. Between 2018 and 2022, I have shot about 35,000 images in and around Gianyar – the people, the temples, the statutes and the streets. I wanted to capture life from the eyes of the locals and not that of a tourist. I spoke with the locals initially in Bahasa Indonesia and later in Balinese. I learnt about their elaborate ceremonies, religion, but importantly their lives and dreams. I adored their children and their playful and carefree lives. I attended many ceremonies and learnt their meaning and customs. I visited their homes and drank lots of coffee with the people. Being an avid reader, I also read as much as I could about Bali but there was a dearth of books written in English about the island.The first couple of years was very merry when I was out most nights listening to music and dancing and home at 2 or 3 am in the morning. My head was heavy most mornings, but it was rise and repeat every night. Life was good and I made many friends from all over the world. I did however go back to Perth once or twice a year initially until Covid struck.In January 2020, I went back to Australia and returned at the end of the month before Covid struck. Many people were returning to their home countries, and I had to decide to stay or go. That decision was taken out of my hands as initially Australia required two-week home quarantine and the friend and my son with whom I frequently stayed with would also have to quarantine if I stayed with them as required by their employer. This meant that they could not go to work for two weeks and I though it unfair to them. My two brothers were also in the same position. Things were taken out of my hands when the Australian govern-ment then deemed quarantine would have to be at a hotel and the cost for two weeks was AUD$3,000 and I could not leave the country freely without a permit from the Department of Home Affairs. My fate was taken out of my hands when Bali airport was shut.Covid Impact – Hardship BitesI write in my book (My Story in Bali during Covid) what Bali and Ubud was like during Covid. I have many photos and images of Bali during Covid. As many Balinese were losing work and strug- gling to survive, many groups started offering assistance.I chose to help by buying rice and distributing it at first to a small group of people and although this extended to a larger group, it was still miniscule. Given that the Balinese eat rice three times a day, it is an essential food item. I did not give money although I did later help a couple of people with start up capital to open a small business.Given my limited resources, I had to raise money to buy rice. Selling my photographs was one avenue of funding. The deal was simple – I sold a 60 by 90-centimetre canvas print for about AUD$190 delivered anywhere in the world. After printing and postage (a real killer cost) I was left with AUD$100 which al-lowed me to buy 100 kilograms of rice. The image I did of Ubud captioned"Ubud post March 2020” was a very popular print and I sold loads of this print in addition to my other prints.Arak EditsEvery evening I would experiment with some of my images while enjoying a couple of drinks of arak which is a brew distilled from tuak, a wine from the palm tree. Just two drinks and I would feel woozy. I would edit images of trees, flowers, and plants in general with vivid colours and post them on my Facebook site. It attracted a bit of attention, and I called them my “arak edits”. I am partial to blues and turquoise but soon added purples, reds, yellows and green. My arak edits proved to be popular.The thought then struck me of printing them on material and sewing sarongs to raise money for rice. My arak edit sarongs proved to be popular. People started using them as wall hangings, bedspreads, curtains, shawls and most used them as sa-rongs or wrap arounds at the swimming pool or beach. I also had images printed on tedungs, which are the traditional Balinese ceremonial umbrellas.Rice donations.Over the 30 months of Covid I spent in Bali, I distributed 29 tonnes(29,000 kilograms) of rice to people in my village and close friends like my maid and gardener. This soon extended across Bali. I had a chap from Buleleng, a three-hour journey from the west of Bali who would bike it to Ubud, a six hour round trip to come and collect rice. I also had a guy from Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali, who would catch a ferry to Bali and then bike it to Ubud to collect rice from me. I had some as far away as Kuta and Kerobokan, an hour’s ride from Ubud to collect rice.Over the last 30 months I have refrained from posting images of me donating rice because I neither needed the ego trip and more importantly wanted to maintain the self-respect of the people to whom I donated the rice. Instead, I posted images of the rice I had bought for distribution to show people that I was actually buying rice for donations from the proceeds of the sale of my images and sarongs.Once Bali was almost back on its legs, I did the last of my rice donations. Besides, I am going back to Oz to visit my son and grandkids.It is probably apt that the last sack of rice is for my good mate ,Bakti whom I have known for more than 10 years and who has helped me in so many ways since I have known him.I shall miss donating rice, all the work I have put in to raise money,buy and collect the rice and sit and chat with all the people I gave rice to and wish to thank everyone who helped me in the last 30 months.It is one of my most satisfying life experiences . I learnt so much of the Balinese culture and their resilience."Om Swastyastu"This exhibition is held in memory of the late Gerry Nugawela a photographer who spent a significant portion of his life on the Island of the Gods and held a deep love for Bali. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, he played an active role in distributing essential food supplies to the people of Bali.Through the "Perupa Taksu Bali" community, we are presenting an exhibition of paintings and photography at the "Wantilan" (pavilion) of Pura Goa Gajah, running from November 2nd to December 2nd, 2026.The works on display—contributed by 35 artists and encompassing a diverse range of styles and movements, including traditional, classical, naturalistic, surrealistic, expressionistic, and naive art—offer a rich tapestry of creative expression and inspiring imagination.As the head of the community, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the presence and participation of all guests including representatives from various institutions, collectors, art enthusiasts, cultural figures, the general public, members of the print and electronic media, as well as the "pregina" (per-formers/community members) of Goa Gajah. It is through this collective cooperation that the event has been made possible and has proceeded smoothly. I would also like to extend a special thank you to Nyoman Gerry’s sister from Australia Made Geraldine Nugawela and her husband Mr Ramon Kanda.This concludes my remarks and report. May good thoughts come to us from all directions.“Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om”Gianyar, October 29, 2026Chairperson of Exhibition CommitteeI Nyoman Arjawa, S.Sn.bali-inspirasi #storytelling

Indonesia-China Bridge Forum in Bali
Hospitality 30 Oct 2026
Indonesia-China Bridge Forum in Bali

A Bridge Between Indonesia and China: Bali Hosts the First Forum Uniting Government, Leading Developers,Construction Companies, Investors, Real Estate, Future Technologies and Business Communities Indonesia-China Bridge Forum: Government | Investment | Development | Real Estate.Bali-Uluwatu,October 29, 2026, BaliToday, the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa in Bali host the first international "Indonesia-ChinaBridge Forum: Government | Investment | Development | Real Estate." www.bridgeforumbali.comThe Forum brings together government representatives, investors, leading developers, constructioncompanies, real estate professionals and business media from Indonesia, China, Singapore and Hong Kong . It is held with the support of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia,Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia), with China Construction Group as the Forum's General Partner.Architecture takes centre stage. The Forum presents a new generation of Bali architecture: sculpturalfaçades printed in concrete, layer by layer, by robots. Two five-star wellness developments in Uluwatu,ICONIC Living Resort and Five Stars Wellness Resort Manta Livin Uluwatu, are built using 3D ConcretePrinting (3DCP) technology by LEGENDS 3D. The same technology, together with an aluminium formworksystem, is now available to developers and villa owners in Bali through China Construction Group's localfactory.KADIN Indonesia brings more than institutional support to the Forum. Its leadership joins in person, andthe main stage hosts the signing of contracts for the construction of the first 1,000 urban homes for low-income families. The project is part of the national development program led by the Government and the President of Indonesia and integrates an urban farming concept developed by Mrs. Devi Erna Rachmawati, Chairwoman of the Indonesian-Eurasian International Council (IEIC) and Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Sector at KADIN Indonesia. Chinese investment and construction technology, Indonesianbusiness and a national social housing program meet on one stage.In mid-2026, Chinese partners invested more than US$20 million in a new large-scale precast concretepanel factory and production ecosystem in Bali, in partnership with China Construction Group. Thestructure brings together Fang Zheng Jing Dao Factory, Bali's first precast concrete panel factory, CosmoHome and LEGENDS 3D, creating an integrated ecosystem covering technology, production,constructionand the full project cycle.The investment goes beyond construction. It pairs Chinese technology with Indonesian partners,contractors and local specialists, and channels advanced solutions, including aluminium formwork systemsand 3DCP, into national programs initiated by the Government and the President of Indonesia, startingwith affordable urban housing.Architecture Spotlight: ICONIC Living Resort and Five Stars Wellness ResortManta Livin UluwatuICONIC Living Resort is a visionary four-stage development spanning 3.5 hectares, presented as theworld's first five-star wellness resort on an ocean cliff. Its signature is a flowing, organic 3D-printed concrete façade, a form that conventional formwork would make costly or impractical to build.Five Stars Wellness Resort Manta Livin Uluwatu is a five-star wellness resort concept designed around theharmony of nature, technology and human wellbeing. Set on a private premium site in South Uluwatu,close to Nyang Nyang Beach and the Indian Ocean, it is planned as a 2.5-hectare ecosystem inspired byfour elements: Water, Land, Fire and Air. The first stage of the master plan includes Shell Villas, HavenVillas, Delmar Villas and apartments, creating a mix of private residences and hospitality spaces. Thewellness ecosystem includes spa and recovery experiences, yoga and meditation, ocean-view fitness,healthy nutrition, medical spa treatments,personalized health monitoring and smart space technologies.Special GuestsThe Forum welcomes a number of high-profile guests and organisations, including:• a representative of the President of Indonesia, head of the ruling party;• Dr. Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, Chairman of the Senate of the Republic of Indonesia;• the leadership of KADIN Indonesia, including Mrs. Devi Erna Rachmawati (Vice Chairman of theAgriculture Sector) and Mr. Bernardino Moningka Vega (Deputy Chairman for International Relations);• Rajah of Chettinad M A M M Annamalai Chettiar, representing a Royal Family investment fund;• Mrs. Kusuma Ida Anjani, Chairwoman of the Indonesian SPA & Wellness Association (ASPI);• Prof. Dr. Jun Mu, Dean, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of CivilEngineering and Architecture, as academic guest;• Aie Natasha, ESG & Business Sustainability Senior Specialist, PT CCEPC Environment Protection andEnergy Utilization Comprehensive Indonesia;• Dalong Wei, Deputy General Manager at Leyoujia, a top Chinese real estate brokerage (RMB 500B+transaction volume), with 14 years leading sales teams of 7,000+, formerly at Alibaba, developing realestate channels on Tmall and Alipay;• leadership of the Indonesian Contractors Association (GAPENSI);• Bali senators;• Sinarmas Land, Indonesia's largest developer conglomerate, with a 10,000-hectare land bank,presenting a new 55-hectare project in Uluwatu, Bali;• Trinity Land, one of Indonesia's largest developers, presenting the country's first wellness city;• the owners of Kura Kura Island Bali, presenting future projects across 550 hectares;• international investment funds from Malaysia, India and Singapore, focused on investment inIndonesia's real estate market.LEGENDS 3D: The Future Is Already HereAt the Forum, LEGENDS 3D presents industrial 3D printing for buildings, a technology combining 3DCP,robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's technology works with concrete, organic clay andrecycled plastic, offering a new approach to faster, more sustainable and resource-efficient construction,with less material waste. Buildings are printed layer by layer, allowing curved, sculptural and decorativeforms to be produced as part of the structure:• 3DCP: industrial 3D concrete printing;• Robotics & AI: robotic control and artificial intelligence throughout the printing process;• Eco-Friendly: environmentally conscious materials and production processes;• Recyclable: the use of recycled plastic;• Sustainable: resource-efficient and sustainable construction.The technology is presented through a real project where it is already being applied: Five Stars WellnessResort Manta Livin Uluwatu, a five-star wellness resort with architectural features printed using LEGENDS3D's 3DCP technology. This is the first demonstration of its kind in Indonesia.Fang Zheng Jing Dao and Cosmo Home: From Formwork to FinishingFang Zheng Jing Dao, Bali's first precast concrete panel factory, brings an aluminium formwork systemwhich, according to the group, completes one floor in 4 days instead of the usual 21. Cosmo Home coversthe supply chain, furniture and finishing materials for the full interior. Together with LEGENDS 3D, theyallow a developer to source structure, façade, formwork and interiors from a single local group.Opportunities for Developers in BaliChina Construction Group is open to enquiries from developers, architects and villa owners in Bali.Services available through the Group's Bali ecosystem include:• 3D-printed façade elements and decorative architectural details (LEGENDS 3D);• aluminium formwork systems and precast concrete panels (Fang Zheng Jing Dao);• construction of villas and residential projects, with interior supply and finishing (Cosmo Home).The Forum is a full business day, bringing together:• More than 2,500 participants: government representatives, Chinese and Indonesian investors, leadingdevelopers, construction companies, real estate agents and brokers, and business media fromIndonesia, China, Singapore and Hong Kong;• Plenary sessions, panel discussions and a roundtable focused on construction and real estatedevelopment in Indonesia, investment, innovation, government-business cooperation and internationalpartnerships;• A presentation of the China Construction Group ecosystem (Fang Zheng Jing Dao Factory, CosmoHome, LEGENDS 3D and OMNI), bringing together production, technology, construction and solutionsfor developers under one structure;• An exhibition of finished products and construction solutions, including manufacturing, concrete andaluminium formwork technologies;• A live LEGENDS 3D 3DCP demonstration, presented through Five Stars Wellness Resort Manta LivinUluwatu;• Project presentations by leading developers in the Forum's EXPO hall;• B2B and VIP meetings between Chinese and Indonesian investors, developers and constructioncompanies;• Closed-door discussions between government representatives and business leaders on investment,innovation and future cooperation;• Signing ceremonies for cooperation and investment agreements on the main stage, including contractsfor the first 1,000 urban homes for low-income families;• A dedicated media zone and press wall for business and international media;• The evening Indonesia–China Business Networking Cocktail, bringing together participants, investors,partners, speakers and guests.About the ForumThe "Indonesia-China Bridge Forum: Government | Investment | Development | Real Estate" is aninternational platform for dialogue between the governments, investors and business communities of Indonesia and China, focusing on development, innovation, investment and construction technologies. Baliis where this cooperation can be seen firsthand, and from where it can scale across Southeast Asia andbeyond.Chinese investment,Indonesian development. Innovative construction technologies. The Future Is Here.About China Construction GroupChina Construction Group is a construction ecosystem bringing Chinese capital, innovative, uniquetechnology and industrial expertise to Indonesia's real estate and infrastructure sector. In mid-2026, theGroup invested more than US$20 million in a large-scale precast concrete panel factory and productionecosystem in Bali, uniting Fang Zheng Jing Dao Factory, Bali's first precast concrete panel factory,together with Cosmo Home, LEGENDS 3D and OMNI under one integrated structure spanningtechnology, manufacturing, construction and full project delivery. By pairing Chinese engineering andproduction capacity with Indonesian partners, contractors and local specialists, the Group supports faster,more sustainable and resource-efficient construction across the region.Forum Co-organizers: China Construction Group, BIG BALI GROUP.#bali #inspirasi

Makna Kayu Semesta
Art 27 Oct 2026
Makna Kayu Semesta

Bali.27.10.2026.Di tengah hutan tropis Pulau Bali, jauh dari suara motor dan riuh wisata, ada sebuah kayu tua yang tergeletak diam. Tidak ada yang menanamnya di sana. Tidak ada yang mengukirnya. Alam sendiri yang mengerjakannya selama berpuluh-puluh tahun.Hujan mengikisnya. Panas membakarnya. Angin menghaluskannya. Serangga menembusnya. Waktu tidak merusaknya, waktu justru melukisnya.Jika kau mendekat, kau akan melihat serat-seratnya. Bukan serat biasa. Ini seperti lukisan abstrak yang dibuat oleh tangan semesta sendiri. Garisnya tidak lurus. Putus di tengah, menyambung lagi di bawah, meliuk seperti sungai, menebal seperti akar. Setiap garis adalah tahun. Setiap lapisan adalah musim. Elemen bumi sebagai akar dari sejarah pohon ini masih terasa. Kau bisa mencium bau tanah basah yang terperangkap di dalamnya, jejak seni semesta yang sangat bermakna dari bentuk keseluruhan kayu abstrak ini.Lalu kau akan melihat sesuatu yang membuatmu berhenti bernapas. Ada lobang di tengahnya. Tidak bulat sempurna. Tidak kotak. Bentuknya mengalir, membentuk huruf "S".Bukan kebetulan.S. Semesta Bicara.Itulah artinya ketika kayu ini ditemukan. Seolah-olah semesta sengaja melubangi dirinya sendiri untuk berkata, aku ada di sini, aku sudah menunggu.Dilihat dari alur seratnya dari atas ke bawah secara vertikal, tampak sekali cerita yang selama ini tergores jelas. Kau bisa membaca perjalanan hidup di sana. Di bagian atas, seratnya rapat dan gelap, seperti masa kecil yang penuh tekanan. Di tengah, dekat huruf S itu, seratnya berbelok tajam, pecah, seperti masa remaja yang penuh luka dan pertanyaan. Lalu di bawah, seratnya melebar, tenang, halus, seperti kedewasaan yang sudah berdamai. Sebuah perjalanan hidup dari kehidupan, tertulis tanpa tinta.Lekukan-lekukan di samping kayu lebih menakjubkan lagi. Jika kau perhatikan dari samping, lekukan itu tidak terlihat seperti kayu. Terlihat seperti tangan manusia. Siku, pergelangan, jari-jari yang melingkar. Seolah-olah kayu ini sedang mengulurkan tangan untuk dipegang.Dan memang, ketika kau menyentuhnya, lekukan itu pas menjadi pegangan tangan kita. Tidak terlalu besar, tidak terlalu kecil. Seperti cangkir vertikal dengan kemiringan khusus ke belakang. Ketika kau memegangnya, posisinya miring sedikit, seperti seorang yang sedang bersandar bijak, mendengarkan keluh kesahmu. Seakan-akan menunjukkan diri sebagai penasehat yang bijak dari bumi. Tidak menggurui. Hanya diam. Tapi kehadirannya membuatmu merasa dinasehati.Inilah fungsi tertingginya sebagai elemen grounding.Di dunia yang serba cepat ini, kaki kita jarang menyentuh tanah. Pikiran kita melayang ke mana-mana. Kayu Abstrak Semesta ini menarik kita kembali. Energi super positif mengalir dari serat-serat tuanya. Bukan mistik yang dibuat-buat. Ini energi alami dari pohon yang akarnya pernah menembus jauh ke dalam bumi Bali selama puluhan tahun. Energi yang membumi.Ketika kau memegang lekukan tangan itu, ketika kau duduk di dekat lobang huruf S itu, ada aliran energi rasa kedamaian dan ketenangan batin yang masuk perlahan. Dada yang sesak jadi longgar. Pikiran yang berisik jadi hening. Tubuh yang lelah terasa di-charge ulang. Selaras dengan unsur bumi yang membumi berakar jauh ke dalam.Kayu ini tidak untuk dipajang sebagai hiasan mahal. Ia untuk disentuh. Untuk dipegang saat meditasi. Untuk diletakkan di ruang keluarga sebagai pengingat bahwa kita adalah bagian dari bumi. Untuk ditaruh di samping tempat tidur agar tidur lebih nyenyak.Ia menunjukkan kemegahan semesta yang luar biasa sepanjang masa dengan cara yang paling sederhana: diam, lapuk, tapi penuh makna.KayuAbstrakSemesta bukan tentang kayu. Ini tentang kita. Kita yang juga terkikis waktu, berlubang oleh pengalaman, tapi justru dari lubang itulah semesta.... bicara.#PrinceAdeKarang

Storytelling journalist
Art 23 Oct 2026
Storytelling journalist

side story Universal of WeBali,23.10.2026.Great day, i think so ,today I was remembering mylife for so long time ago...I have struggled to survive on the streets since I was a child. No one taught me how to endure; I simply knew I had to keep moving forward. School was never my focus I drifted in and out of it just as I wandered through alleyways, dropping out more than once. It wasn’t because I lacked intelligence, but because the hunger in my stomach often screamed louder than any textbook.At twelve an age when most children are still too young to worry about the world I had no such luxury. I never truly experienced what it meant to be a child. For me, taking on odd jobs was a necessity: lifting, carrying, making offers, facing rejection, enduring insults and then trying all over again. Eventually, these small tasks ceased to be a burden; they became a hobby a hobby that has stayed with me to this day: the hobby of survival.The year 1988 marked a turning point. That was when I first encountered newspapers not to be read over a morning cup of coffee like an office worker might, but as merchandise. My job was to hawk daily newspapers, both morning and evening editions. I would dart between cars at intersections, through bus terminals, and in front of roadside stalls newspapers clutched in both hands, my voice growing hoarse as I shouted out the headlines.Yet, there was one duty not mandated by my boss, but one I imposed upon myself: I had to read every single story in every paper I sold. It was the most effective way to make a sale; how could I possibly offer something I knew nothing about? So, long before four in the morning while the rest of the world was still asleep I would sit beneath a streetlamp, reading. I read about politics, crime, and sports; I scanned the job listings and even glanced at the horoscopes though I never truly believed in them.I wasn’t just selling paper. I was selling stories. I would approach people and say, "There’s interesting news today: an accident on the bypass, the price of chili peppers has gone up, the national team won." And people would stop. They didn’t buy out of pity; they bought because I knew what was inside every single day, without fail. Rain or shine, the newspapers had to be sold.Years slipped by, one after another. Without me realizing it, that routine transformed me. From a seller, I became a reader. From a reader, I became an observer. I began to read not just the news, but the character of the writers themselves. This one was always angry; that one’s tone was melancholic; another liked to subtly mock those in power; yet another wrote in a style as dry as a police report. I came to recognize their individual styles just as well as I knew the faces of my regular customers.From that, something began to grow: a desire to write. Not to write like them, but to write with my own voice the voice of a street kid who never finished school, yet knew the city streets better than any geography teacher. I started scribbling on unsold, discarded newspapers, on the paper used to wrap rice, even on walls. My sentences were short, raw, and honest straight to the point. That was my character, forged from the dust of the streets and the ink of the newspapers.It has been a long journey. Now, at the age of 50 in this year of 2026, I look back and realize just how far I’ve come. There were so many challenges—too many to recount one by one. There were days with no rice to eat; days when my writing was mocked by the "educated" elite; days when I had to choose between buying ink or buying rice. Sacrifice after sacrifice. Friends drifted away, my family questioned my choices, and people thought I was strange for continuing to write when it brought in so little money.But I held onto my conviction. A conviction that defies logic. I am certain that, one day, I will grasp the true meaning behind this entire life journey. Why did I have to drop out of school? Why did I have to become a newspaper hawker at the age of twelve? Why did I have to spend decades reading the news of others every single day? There must be a reason. It surely cannot be a mere coincidence.And then, that feeling finally arrived. It didn’t come from a motivational book or a seminar. It emerged when I sat alone, in silence with a clear, peaceful state of mind. It was a sensation of being connected to the universe itself. It is difficult to put into words, but when it arrives, everything grows calm. The wind seems to speak; the trees seem to nod; the sky seems to listen. It is in moments like these that I write.When I write an article now, I no longer think of anything else. I don’t worry about how many people will read it, nor do I concern myself with whether I will be praised or insulted. I simply feel that the universe is the one speaking; my hands are merely the conduit. Words flow like water from a mountain spring sometimes touching upon suffering, sometimes laughter, sometimes solitude yet everything feels unified. That is the essence of "we"a profound sense of togetherness. It is a feeling that tells me I have never truly been alone, not even back when I was all by myself on the streets.After everything I have been through after the thousands of articles I have created some have been lost, some torn, and others exist only as memories. One night, I sat down and reread some of my old writings that still They have remained, even after all these years writings on scraps of old newspaper from the nineties, entries in yellowed notebooks, notes typed into a battered mobile phone.It is truly extraordinary. I wept as I read them not because the writing itself was exceptional, but because I saw myself within those words. A twelve year old child running through an intersection; a teenager who dropped out of school yet never stopped reading; a young man selling newspapers, morning and evening; a man who managed to survive by clinging to his passions. It is all there, captured in those words.Though life has been filled with profound suffering in so many ways, there is something strange about it: amidst all that hardship, life feels deeply meaningful not just for me, but for the universe itself. For all of us. Every wound, every pang of hunger, every rejection, every unsold newspaper—all of it served as fuel for this very deeply feeling.This is feeling about universe of we ,the sense that personal suffering is a lesson from the universe. It is the realization that when I write honestly from the streets, someone out there feels a sense of companionship. It is the understanding that we are never truly apart. You, me, the morning paper, the streets, the wind of we are all part of the same story. This feeling teaches us that solitude is merely an illusion, and that every step taken on the scorching asphalt back then was, in truth, a journey toward this very point of convergence a point where writing becomes a prayer, and wounds transform into light. It is a point where a heavy life turns into a gift for the universe a gift for all of us who once felt lost, only to eventually find our way home and discover true meaning together.And so, I continue to write that story to this day ceaselessly, with an upright heart and a sense of peace for all of us. For the universe is always waiting for such honest writing words born from our shared experience, an eternal connection that will endure forever.#mystoryteling life as journalist 

Pinktober Hardrock Cafe Bali 2026
Hospitality 20 Oct 2026
Pinktober Hardrock Cafe Bali 2026

Pinktober Hardrock Cafe Bali 2026 Bali Inspirasi.20.10.2026.Kuta, Bali -www.hardrock.com/PINKTOBERHard Rock Cafe Bali is participating in a breast cancer awareness campaign through its "PINKTOBER 2026" program—part of a global annual initiative by Hard Rock International, now in its 27th year. The program invites both guests and employees to support breast cancer research and patient services.Running throughout the month of October, this campaign is part of Hard Rock International’s broader effort to raise public awareness about breast cancer and garner support for various health-related initiatives.Funds raised will be channeled through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation to support breast cancer research and awareness efforts internationally, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society.Phillipe Fong, General Manager of Hard Rock Cafe Bali, stated that PINKTOBER serves as a catalyst for uniting the community in support of breast cancer research, while also honoring the strength and resilience of those affected by the disease.He noted that Hard Rock Cafe Bali’s involvement reflects a commitment to creating a positive impact through social engagement and fundraising activities.A Variety of Activities Throughout OctoberAs part of the PINKTOBER 2026 campaign, Hard Rock International is hosting a range of activities across its network of hotels, cafes, casinos, merchandise stores, and digital platforms.At various Hard Rock Cafe locations, guests can enjoy a special PINKTOBER-themed menu, purchase limited-edition merchandise, and participate in fundraising events, community gatherings, and musical performances featuring female artists.The PINKTOBER 2026 merchandise collection—which includes T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and collectible pins—is available for purchase at Rock Shops and via the official Hard Rock website.Hard Rock Hotels around the world are also offering unique PINKTOBER-themed experiences, including live music, wellness activities, special dining options, and community-focused events. In addition, Hard Rock Hotels will provide 80 complimentary nights’ stays at its all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean for breast cancer survivors, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease.PINKTOBER Has Raised Over US$15 MillionHard Rock International reports that its long-running PINKTOBER campaign has raised more than US$15 million to date.Through various donation programs and social initiatives, the company strives to expand support for breast cancer research and help raise public awareness about the disease.Further information regarding the range of PINKTOBER activities can be found on the official website at www.hardrock.com.hardrock.com/PINKTOBER. Those who wish to make a donation or learn how to support breast cancer-related efforts can also visit donate.cancer.org.Hard Rock Cafe Bali is located at Jalan Pantai Kuta No. 1, in the Kuta area, Bali. (Alexander Donny Novaldo/Bali)

Tamu Polandia Terpukau Kopi Ijen Raung, Kayumas Kopi Situbondo Bukti Kopi Lokal Layak Go Global
Hospitality 25 Sep 2026
Tamu Polandia Terpukau Kopi Ijen Raung, Kayumas Kopi Situbondo Bukti Kopi Lokal Layak Go Global

Tamu Polandia Terpukau Kopi Ijen Raung, Kayumas Kopi Situbondo Bukti Kopi Lokal Layak Go GlobalSITUBONDO, BALI INSPIRASI - Keharuman kopi Ijen Raung kembali menarik perhatian dunia. Pada Selasa, 22 September 2026, Kayumas Kopi di Desa Kayumas, Situbondo, menerima kunjungan istimewa dari tamu asal Polandia.Bukan sekadar wisata, kunjungan ini menjadi bukti bahwa cita rasa kopi Indonesia, khususnya dari lereng Ijen Raung, memiliki daya magnet yang menembus benua.Tamu dari Polandia tersebut secara khusus datang untuk melihat langsung proses hilirisasi kopi yang dijalankan oleh Kayumas Kopi. Dari hulu ke hilir, dari kebun hingga cangkir, mereka menyaksikan bagaimana kopi premium diolah dengan penuh dedikasi dan standar kualitas tinggi.Didik, penggagas Kayumas Kopi, dengan sangat terbuka menjelaskan seluruh perjalanan Kopi Ijen Raung. Ia memaparkan potensi besar kopi asal Desa Kayumas yang tumbuh di ketinggian ideal dengan karakter rasa yang unik, fruity, bold, dan memiliki aftertaste yang bersih, karakter yang sangat dicari pasar specialty coffee Eropa. "Kami tidak hanya menjual biji kopi, kami menjual cerita, budaya, dan potensi desa. Kopi Ijen Raung dari Desa Kayumas ini sangat berpotensi untuk pasar global karena kualitasnya yang konsisten dan cerita di baliknya yang kuat," ujar Didik di tengah sesi cupping.Yang menarik, tamu dari Polandia tersebut sangat mengapresiasi filosofi yang dibawa Kayumas Kopi. Bagi mereka, minum kopi bukan sekadar kebutuhan kafein, melainkan sebuah lifestyle premium. Sebuah ritual, budaya, dan gaya hidup yang menghargai kualitas, proses, dan keaslian.Mereka menilai, Kayumas Kopi telah berhasil mengangkat budaya minum kopi ke level yang lebih tinggi. Dengan menjaga kualitas premium, proses hilirisasi yang transparan, dan pemberdayaan petani lokal, Kayumas Kopi dinilai sangat layak untuk dikembangkan dan bersaing di pasar global.Kunjungan ini menjadi penanda penting. Jika tamu dari Polandia saja rela datang jauh-jauh ke Desa Kayumas hanya untuk secangkir kopi Ijen Raung yang otentik, ini adalah sinyal kuat bahwa kopi lokal kita sudah tidak lagi dipandang sebelah mata.Kayumas Kopi bukan hanya tentang kopi. Ini tentang bagaimana sebuah desa di kaki Gunung Ijen Raung mampu bercerita kepada dunia, melalui aroma dan rasa.Kayumas Kopi adalah brand kopi asal Desa Kayumas, Situbondo, yang fokus pada pengembangan Kopi Ijen Raung dengan konsep hilirisasi berkelanjutan, dari petani langsung ke pasar global dengan kualitas premium.Ingin merasakan langsung keotentikan Kopi Ijen Raung? Kunjungi Kayumas Kopi dan jadilah bagian dari cerita kopi yang mendunia.Dari Polandia ke Desa Kayumas demi secangkir Kopi Ijen Raung! 🇵🇱🇮🇩Selasa kemarin jadi hari istimewa, tamu dari Polandia rela berkunjung ke Kayumas Kopi untuk melihat langsung proses hilirisasi kopi premium kita.Mereka terpukau! Katanya, kopi Ijen Raung punya kualitas lifestyle premium yang LAYAK GO GLOBAL! 🌍☕Bangga kopi desa bisa mendunia!#KayumasKopi #KopiIjenRaung #Situbondo #KopiIndonesia #SpecialtyCoffee #GoGlobal #BaliInspirasi #Storytelling

Sholawat Walisongo Bali Gaungkan Toleransi di Pulau Dewata, Lestarikan Warisan Ilmu , Iman dan Peradaban
Art 20 Sep 2026
Sholawat Walisongo Bali Gaungkan Toleransi di Pulau Dewata, Lestarikan Warisan Ilmu , Iman dan Peradaban

Sholawat Walisongo Bali Gaungkan Toleransi di Pulau Dewata, Lestarikan Warisan Ilmu , Iman dan Peradaban Bali-inspirasi"Denpasar, Bali # 20 September 2026.Pulau Bali yang dikenal dengan keindahan budaya dan kultur yang adi luhung, kembali menunjukkan jati dirinya sebagai pulau toleransi. Di tengah keberagaman yang dijunjung tinggi, sebuah lantunan doa penuh kedamaian menggema di jantung Kota Denpasar.Bertempat di Sekretariat PD PWI Denpasar Bali, Jl. Pulau Singkep, Br. Kepisah No. 4B, Pedungan, Denpasar, "Sholawat Walisongo Bali" digelar dengan khidmat. Acara yang dipimpin langsung oleh KH. Imam Jayadi ini menjadi momentum untuk mengenang kembali perjuangan tokoh-tokoh spiritual besar Nusantara, Walisongo, yang dahulu membawa budaya keagamaan, kedamaian, dan peradaban Islam yang santun ke tanah Jawa, yang warisan ilmu dan imannya masih hidup hingga kini.Acara ini diinisiasi oleh *Perjuangan Walisongo Indonesia Provinsi Bali* yang diketuai oleh *Ustaz HM. Rosuli, S.Pd., S.Si.*Dengan suasana yang harmonis dan penuh hikmat, acara Sholawat Walisongo Bali ini diiringi dengan tabuhan musik rebana yang syahdu dan alunan doa-doa pengajian yang dibacakan secara bersama-sama. Bukan sekadar ritual keagamaan, kegiatan ini menjadi simbol nyata dari nilai kerukunan dan kedamaian yang terus dilestarikan secara berkelanjutan di Bali.Yang membuat acara ini istimewa, Sholawat Walisongo Bali turut dihadiri oleh lintas agama. Tampak hadir para pemangku Hindu dan tokoh lintas iman lainnya, duduk bersama dalam satu majelis, membuktikan bahwa toleransi di Bali bukan sekadar wacana, melainkan laku hidup sehari-hari.Dalam sambutannya, Ketua Perwakilan Daerah Perjuangan Walisongo Indonesia Provinsi Bali, Ustaz HM. Rosuli, S.Pd., S.Si.,* menegaskan bahwa esensi dari perjuangan Walisongo adalah membawa kedamaian, bukan perpecahan."Walisongo mengajarkan kita bahwa dakwah itu dengan budaya, dengan cinta, dan dengan kedamaian. Di Bali, kami ingin melanjutkan warisan itu. Sholawat Walisongo Bali ini bukan hanya untuk umat Islam, tapi untuk merawat Indonesia. Pulau Bali ini mengajarkan kita tentang toleransi yang luar biasa. Kami dari Perjuangan Walisongo Indonesia Provinsi Bali berkomitmen untuk terus menjaga warisan ilmu, iman, dan peradaban yang ditinggalkan para wali, dengan cara merangkul semua umat, termasuk saudara-saudara kami dari Hindu, Kristen, dan lainnya. Karena sejatinya, peradaban itu dibangun dengan kerukunan," ujar HM. Rosuli di sela-sela acara.Ia juga menambahkan bahwa kehadiran organisasinya di Bali adalah untuk memperkuat nilai-nilai kebangsaan."Kami ingin menunjukkan bahwa Islam yang dibawa Walisongo adalah Islam yang Rahmatan Lil Alamin, yang selaras dengan budaya Bali yang penuh cinta kasih. Semoga dari Sekretariat PWI Denpasar ini, gaung Sholawat Walisongo bisa menjadi inspirasi perdamaian bagi seluruh Nusantara," tambahnya.Acara ditutup dengan doa bersama untuk kedamaian Bali dan Indonesia. Para peserta dari berbagai latar belakang agama saling berjabat tangan, menciptakan pemandangan yang menjadi cerminan indah dari semboyan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.Dengan terselenggaranya Sholawat Walisongo Bali ini, diharapkan nilai-nilai luhur Walisongo dapat terus hidup dan menjadi jembatan penguat toleransi antar umat beragama di Pulau Bali.-inspirasi #storytelling

Unique , Warung Gudeg Joglo in Renon Features a Art Studio for Nostalgic-Style Sketches
Hospitality 16 Sep 2026
Unique , Warung Gudeg Joglo in Renon Features a Art Studio for Nostalgic-Style Sketches

Renon, Denpasar 16.9.2026.bali inspire— While "gudeg" eateries are typically associated solely with cuisine, Warung Gudeg Joglo—located on Jalan Badak Agung, Renon, Denpasar—breaks the mold. This "Joglo"-style establishment houses a hidden art gallery featuring sketches with a truly unique character.Beyond the deliciousness of its Yogyakarta-style "gudeg", the eatery is owned by a talented female artist, Retno Arya Bayuaji. Known affectionately as Mbak Retno, she has long pursued sketching as both a hobby and a passion.Her sketches come to life with a strong nostalgic aesthetic, capturing classic Javanese life, female figures, and traditional market scenes through spontaneous, expressive strokes."It turns out there are many admirers; in fact, my original works have even been exhibited in Ubud. I’ve received positive feedback from various painters who frequent Warung Gudeg Joglo here on Jalan Badak Agung. Sketching—letting the lines flow spontaneously—has been a hobby of mine since childhood," Retno Arya Bayuaji revealed when met at her eatery.From Ubud Exhibitions to the Walls of Warung Gudeg JogloRetno Arya Bayuaji’s original works are no mere amateur efforts; they have been exhibited in Ubud, a renowned global hub for the arts. Many painters and artists who stopped by to enjoy the "gudeg" found themselves captivated by the artworks displayed on the eatery's walls.Retno’s sketching style is known for its high degree of spontaneity. She avoids excessive reworking, allowing the lines to flow naturally while successfully capturing the emotion and narrative of her subjects. It is this distinctive quality that makes her work highly sought after by collectors. Savoring Authentic Gudeg Amidst Vintage-Style Sketch ArtBeyond serving as an art space, Warung Gudeg Joglo maintains its core identity as an eatery offering authentic, original Jogja-style gudeg at affordable prices.The blend of Jogja’s signature sweet-and-savory gudeg flavors with the atmosphere of a vintage-style sketch gallery offers visitors a unique experience.The combination of authentic, affordable Jogja gudeg and the chance to admire vintage-style sketches inspires visitors from near and far—both domestic and international.Many travelers—from various cities across the country to international tourists—make a special trip here not just to dine, but also to view and discuss the displayed artwork."After eating the gudeg and looking at Mbak Retno’s paintings, it feels like stepping back into the Jogja of yesteryear. It’s truly inspiring; I leave with a full stomach and a happy heart, having found artistic inspiration," said a visitor from Jakarta.With this "culinary-meets-art-space" concept, Warung Gudeg Joglo in Renon has become a unique, must-visit destination in Denpasar, especially for food and art enthusiasts. VISIT INFO:Warung Gudeg JogloAddress: Jl. Badak Agung, Renon, DenpasarSignature Dishes: Original Jogja Gudeg, Krecek (spicy cattle-skin stew), Free-range Chicken, Pindang EggsFacilities: Art Studio & Vintage-Style Sketch Gallery.#storytelling bali-inspire 

Unik , Warung Gudeg Joglo di Renon Ternyata Punya Studio Art Sketsa Tempo Dulu
Art 16 Sep 2026
Unik , Warung Gudeg Joglo di Renon Ternyata Punya Studio Art Sketsa Tempo Dulu

Unik, Warung Gudeg Joglo di Renon Ternyata Punya Studio Art Sketsa Tempo DuluRenon.16.9.2026.DENPASAR— Jika biasanya warung gudeg hanya identik dengan sajian kuliner, berbeda dengan Warung Gudeg Joglo yang berlokasi di Jalan Badak Agung, Renon, Denpasar. Warung dengan konsep Joglo ini ternyata menyimpan galeri seni tersembunyi berupa karya-karya lukis sketsa dengan ciri khas yang sangat unik.Di balik kelezatan gudeg Jogja-nya, sang pemilik ternyata adalah seorang perupa wanita berbakat, Retno Arya Bayuaji. Wanita yang akrab disapa Mbak Retno ini sudah lama menjadikan dunia sketsa sebagai hobi dan passion-nya.Karya-karya sketsanya terlihat hidup dengan konsep tempo dulu yang kuat, menggambarkan potret kehidupan Jawa klasik, figur-figur perempuan, hingga suasana pasar tradisional yang dibuat dengan goresan spontan dan ekspresif."Banyak penggemarnya ternyata, apalagi karya original saya ini bisa dan sudah pernah ikut pameran di Ubud. Respon positif dari berbagai pelukis yang sering mampir ke Warung Gudeg Joglo di Jl. Badak Agung Renon ini, karya sketsa dengan spontanitas mengalir begitu saja sudah menjadi hobi sejak kecil saya hingga sekarang," ungkap Retno Arya Bayuaji saat ditemui di warungnya.Dari Pameran di Ubud ke Dinding Warung Gudeg joglo ,Tak main-main, karya original Retno Arya Bayuaji sudah pernah dipamerkan di Ubud yang dikenal sebagai pusatnya seni dunia. Banyak pelukis dan seniman yang kebetulan mampir makan gudeg, justru terpukau dengan karya-karya yang terpajang di dinding warung.Goresan sketsa Retno dikenal memiliki spontanitas yang tinggi. Tidak terlalu banyak coretan ulang, mengalir begitu saja namun berhasil menangkap emosi dan cerita dari objek yang dilukis. Ciri khas inilah yang membuat karya-karyanya banyak diburu kolektor.Makan Gudeg Autentik Sambil Menikmati Karya Seni Sketsa original.Selain menjadi ruang seni, Warung Gudeg Joglo tetap mempertahankan identitas utamanya sebagai warung kuliner dengan *menu gudeg Jogja autentik original dengan harga terjangkau*.Perpaduan antara cita rasa gudeg yang manis-gurih khas Jogja dengan suasana galeri sketsa tempo dulu memberikan pengalaman berbeda bagi pengunjung.Warung Gudeg Joglo dengan khas menu gudeg Jogja yang autentik original dengan harga terjangkau, sekaligus menikmati karya-karya sketsa tempo dulu sangat menginspirasi pengunjung dari berbagai kota, baik lokal maupun mancanegara.Banyak wisatawan lokal dari berbagai kota hingga turis mancanegara yang sengaja datang tidak hanya untuk makan, tetapi juga untuk melihat dan berdiskusi tentang karya seni yang ada."Habis makan gudeg, lihat lukisan-lukisan Mbak Retno jadi rasanya kayak balik ke Jogja tempo dulu. Inspiratif banget, makan kenyang, hati juga senang dapat inspirasi seni," ujar salah satu pengunjung asal Jakarta.Dengan konsep kuliner plus art space ini, Warung Gudeg Joglo di Renon menjadi salah satu destinasi unik di Denpasar yang wajib dikunjungi, terutama bagi pecinta kuliner dan seni.INFO KUNJUNGAN: Warung Gudeg Joglo Alamat: Jl. Badak Agung, Renon, Denpasar  Menu Andalan: Gudeg Jogja Original, Krecek, Ayam Kampung, Telur Pindang  Fasilitas: Studio Art & Galeri Sketsa Tempo Dulu.#storytelling bali-inspirasi 

KRISTA EXHIBITIONS GROUP & UITIC 2027 PRESS CONFERENCE IN MILAN, ITALY
Hospitality 15 Sep 2026
KRISTA EXHIBITIONS GROUP & UITIC 2027 PRESS CONFERENCE IN MILAN, ITALY

Bali-inspire,Italy.15.9.2026.For decades, Italy has held a prominent position in the global leather, footwear, fashion, design, and manufacturing industries. The reputation of Made in Italy is recognized not only for premium products and world-renowned design, but also for its excellence in craftsmanship, material innovation, production technology, and its ability to build an integrated industrial value chain. This influence has established Italy as one of the world’s leading centers for the development of the leather and footwear industries and a benchmark for industry players around the globe.As the global industrial landscape continues to evolve, the leather and footwear sectors are facing both new challenges and new opportunities. Advances in technology, growing demand for more sustainable production processes, changing consumer behavior, and shifts in global supply chains are encouraging companies to expand their production, sourcing, and partnership networks into strategic markets with strong growth potential.Against this backdrop, Southeast Asia is gaining increasing attention as an important part of the global manufacturing supply chain, with Indonesia playing a strategic role. With a growing industrial base, a skilled workforce, a large domestic market, and manufacturing networks connected to international markets and global brands, Indonesia offers expanding opportunities for companies seeking partnerships in production, sourcing, technology, and market development.These opportunities are at the heart of the presence of Krista Exhibitions Group, one of Indonesia’s leading exhibition organizers, in Milan to introduce Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 will take place on 4–6 August 2027 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta to Italian companies, manufacturers, suppliers, brands, industry professionals, associations, and media.Krista Exhibitions Group’s presence in Milan is also part of its broader effort to strengthen business relations between Indonesia and Italy across a range of industrial sectors. In addition Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, Krista Exhibitions Group also organizes ALLPack Indonesia 2026 and Krista Interfood 2026, two major international trade exhibitions that connect global companies, manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, buyers, distributors, and industry professionals with Indonesia’s growing market.ALLPack Indonesia 2026, taking place on 20–23 October 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, serves as an international platform for the packaging, processing, printing, and manufacturing industries. The exhibition brings together technology providers, machinery manufacturers, material suppliers, and industry professionals, creating opportunities for international companies to explore Indonesia’s expanding industrial and manufacturing ecosystem.Meanwhile, Krista Interfood 2026, scheduled for 4–7 November 2026 at NICE PIK 2, Tangerang, will provide an international meeting point for the food and beverage industry. The exhibition connects food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processing and packaging technology providers, distributors, retailers, hospitality businesses, and international buyers, offering opportunities for companies to develop new partnerships and expand their presence in the Indonesian and Southeast Asian markets.The event will also highlight the growing potential of Indonesia’s gelato industry through the Gelato World Tour, an international gelato competition that showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of gelato artisans. The program also highlights the use of local Indonesian ingredients, providing a platform for participants to develop innovative gelato creations and compete for the opportunity to advance to the Asian competition and the international Gelato World Tour in Italy.Together, these exhibitions reflect Krista Exhibitions Group’s broader commitment to creating international business platforms that connect Indonesia with global markets. For Italian companies, they provide additional channels to explore opportunities not only in leather, footwear, and fashion, but also across packaging, food and beverage, manufacturing technology, and related industrial sectors.Through this forum in Milan, Indonesia is presented not only as a market with strong growth potential, but also as a strategic partner for business development, manufacturing collaboration, technology exchange, and supply chain expansion across Asia.For Italian companies, Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 provides an opportunity to explore the Indonesian market while gaining broader access to the Southeast Asian region. Participation in the exhibition can open the door to new business and sourcing opportunities, direct connections with Indonesian manufacturers and suppliers, opportunities to introduce advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions, and strategic partnerships with companies and industry stakeholders in Indonesia.More than an exhibition, Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 is designed as a business platform connecting different parts of the industry value chain. Italian companies can use the platform to gain insights into Indonesia’s industry development, understand market needs, explore technology collaboration opportunities, and expand their business networks in a manufacturing region with strong long-term growth prospects.The collaboration between Italy and Indonesia will gain further momentum through the UITIC International Technical Congress 2027, taking place in Jakarta on 2 – 4 August 2027. Co-organized by UITIC and Krista Exhibitions Group, the congress will bring together footwear technologists, manufacturers, researchers, industry experts, and business leaders from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore the future of footwear manufacturing.The program will combine technical knowledge, innovation, manufacturing expertise, and international networking, including visits to selected footwear manufacturing facilities in Indonesia. Delegates will gain first-hand insights into production processes, technologies, factory operations, and industry practices.The program will continue at the Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, featuring an opening ceremony, exhibition tour, and panel discussion on the global footwear supply chain and the latest footwear technologies. It will conclude with an international networking cocktail, creating opportunities for new business relationships and collaborations. The integration of ILF & IGT Expo 2027 and the UITIC International Technical Congress 2027 further strengthens Jakarta’s position as a global meeting point for the footwear industry, connecting international professionals with Indonesia’s manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, innovation, business opportunities, and industry networks.Daud D. Salim, CEO of Krista Exhibitions Group, said: “Italy and Indonesia bring highly complementary strengths to the global leather and footwear industry. Italy is internationally recognized for its excellence in craftsmanship, design, technology, and premium leather and footwear, while Indonesia has developed a strong and competitive manufacturing ecosystem with growing connections to global markets. Through Indo Leather & Footwear Expo, we want to create a stronger bridge between these two markets and turn industry connections into meaningful, long-term business partnerships.”According to Krista Exhibitions Group, the ongoing transformation of the global leather and footwear industries is creating greater opportunities for cross-border collaboration. Italy’s strengths in design, materials, technology, and craftsmanship can complement Indonesia’s growing manufacturing capabilities, resources, and market access.Through Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, Krista Exhibitions Group aims to build a stronger bridge between Italy’s expertise in leather, footwear, fashion, design, and technology and Indonesia’s growing manufacturing capabilities.For the Italian industry, this represents an opportunity to view Indonesia from a broader perspective not only as a potential market or production destination, but as an integral part of a more connected Asian business and supply chain strategy.Krista Exhibitions Group invites Italian companies, industry associations, buyers, manufacturers, technology providers, brands, designers, investors, and media to join the industry community in Jakarta and explore new opportunities at Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, while also discovering the broader business opportunities offered through ALLPack Indonesia 2026 and Krista Interfood 2026.Through these international platforms, Krista Exhibitions Group continues to strengthen connections between Indonesian and global industries, creating new opportunities for business partnerships, investment, technology collaboration, sourcing, and long-term market development.bali-inspiration #storytelling

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