Saman dance officially recognized by UNESCO

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA News) – Aceh`s Saman dance has been officially included in UNESCO`s intangible world cultural heritage list, an official said.

The decision to include the Saman dance was reached at the 6th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage being held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from November 22 to 29, 2011, I Gusti Ngurah Putra, a tourism and creative economy ministry spokesman , told the press here on Thursday.

“At the session, the Saman dance from Gayo Lues and environs in Aceh province was officially included in UNESCO`s List of intangible Cultural Heritage in urgent need of Safeguarding,” he said.

The UNESCO meeting was being participated in by around 500 representatives from 69 countries, international NGOs, cultural experts, and the media.

The Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was officially opened by Coordinating Minister for People`s Welfare Agung Laksono in the presence of UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Education and Culture Minister Muhammad Nuh, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu, UNESCO`s Assistant Director General for Culture Francesco Bandarin.

Minister Agung expressed his appreciation for the inclusion of the Saman dance in the intangible world cultural heritage list.

The recognition of the Saman dance by UNESCO should become the beginning of serious efforts to preserve and promote the saman dance, he said.

The Saman dance is originally from Gayo Lues and environs in in Aceh Province. It was created by a Gayo tribe in the 13th century and later developed by Syeh Saman to convey religious messages.

The Saman dance shows very dynamic movements and interesting harmonious sounds without the help of any musical instrument. In the dance, its performers sit cross-legged or kneel shoulder to shoulder in a straight line. They wear traditional Gayo clothes featuring the symbols of nature and noble values.In the past, all Saman dancers were male and their number was always odd.
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Sierra Deserves It!

Her lovely appearance assuredly attracts the public eyes’ attention. Though, Sierra Soetedjo also has bright quality of voice and excellent portfolio that deserve recognition. This friendly lady surely brings a special nuance to the Indonesia’s jazz field. Yes, Sierra is really something!

The Prelude

It was such a precious moment when jazzuality.com given a great opportunity to meet up and talk to Sierra Soetedjo, a new young and gifted singer of jazz. Taking place at Bluegrass Bar & Grill, she’s sitting at an outdoor with her glam yet stylish look, and excitedly receiving the jazzuality.com team’s turn-out.

Sierra is actually not that new at all, as she’s been already taking part in several music moments. The huge passion in music then propelled her to take Bachelor Degree of Music, in Jazz Performance, at Edith Cowan University, Australia. It’s no wonder why she always comes up with her ace quality of performance in every stage show, where her musical knowledge has been formed well in university. Besides, this Jakarta born lady admits, she’s initially in love with music since childhood. “From that moment I became more realized that music is my energy!” She recalls.

Having graduated from the university in 2007, Sierra decided to get back in Indonesia a year later for good. However, her affection in music was still poured through many local’s off-air events. Until in 2009, she was called by someone from a production house that asked her willingness to make a buzz at the Java Jazz Festival! “I was totally amazed and honored given a chance to highlight the festival. It’s Java Jazz and it’s not an ordinary music event but exceptional!” Sierra says enthusiastically.

The jazz moment itself seemed become a golden first step that bridge her to be able to collaborate with some of great jazz musicians like Idang Rasjidi, Ireng Maulana, and Bubi Chen. In 2008, Sierra’s sweet voice even captivated Tompi, and she was trusted to play an important role thereafter on a duet project in a song called ‘Love Letter’. Afterwards, this Cancer Lady expanded her music skill by having a shot at numerous local jazz galas like Jak Jazz 2008, Jimbaran Jazz Semarang 2009, New Friday Jazz Night 2010, Jazz Seduction with Balawan, Ngayogjazz 2011 in Yogyakarta, Jazz Traffic Festival in Surabaya and also had splendid performance with KLa Project. All the great experiences finally drove her to cook up an album titled The Only One. “Taking on genre of jazz, I mostly include the sense of bossanova here. All is recycled songs, but this is such a very easy listening album which is worth to listen,” She tells with smile.

When it comes to singing and making the music, Sierra acknowledges that some of international names have enlightened her vocal character. “I’ve learnt a lot from brilliant musicians like Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Esperanza Spalding, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce Knowles. While, in order to shape up my stage action, Michael Bublé becomes my inspiration,” She explains.

In love with Jazz

The story of her flare-up in jazz actually was begun during in college. As she loved every kind of music including R&B beforehand, Sierra started delight with the genre due to the academic reason. “It was a like a university’s path where I must pick one type of music which I love the most. For some reason, I chose jazz then, and evidently I was in love with that!” For Sierra, jazz is such a genre that gives her freedom of expression. This fashionable lady also adds, this music burst her into creativeness by the time she comes up with the melody-improvisation. Undoubtedly, Sierra is sure that this music branch is her comfort zone presently.

Her devotion to Jazz is not only spilled through an album, but also in several music shows. Luckily, a fortune-goddess brought her to come together on stage with a veteran Indonesian pianist, Bubi Chen. Considering that he’s kind of a great yet expert musician, Bubi is surely craving for working with those who have brilliant music skill in jazz, and he doesn’t mind to opt for Sierra. “Playacting together with Bubi Chen is somehow really fantastic; therefore, I always try to give my best skill.” Apparently, Sierra’s distinctive vocal character calls up Bubi Chen to give a special nickname according to her exceptional scatting skill. “He dubbed me as a scatting song bird. There’s nothing I can feel but honored!” Sierra says passionately.

Hence, it’s reasonably why Sierra includes the sense of bossanova, latin, and a little touch of pop in her first album. More than just her frenzy to the catchy yet sweet beat, she assumes, the rhythms are quite simple to understand as well as easy to listen up. “So, I really hope that my first album would get positive response from the jazz buffs,” This Michael Bublé’s big fan says.

When the fashion meets business

Aside from her passion in music, Sierra also has big fascination in fashion. One of the world’s fashion icons, Victoria Beckham, really inspires her glamorous look. For Sierra, Victoria has exceptional sense of style that’s able to actualize. “Even if she comes out with simple outfit, her performance is always elegant, sophisticated, and dazzling! She’s one of my role model in fashion!”

In it, this charming lady loves to emphasize her feminine side in order to flaunt her charisma. After all, Sierra acknowledges, she’s been really into fashion even before she came into entertainment spotlight as now. “I’ve never intended to wear random outfit. For me, a woman should be able to act out neatly and attractive.”

When she’s not singing or updating her fashion style, Sierra spends her spare time with mates at her own restaurant which was recently just released. Together with some of good friends, Sierra whips out The Bluegrass: Bar and Grill, a pleasing bar which combines American and Indonesian style in between. “I love any kind of foods either from international or local. So, that’s the reason why I forge this one.” With the unique concept, sumptuous design, and cozy ambience, Sierra believes that Bluegrass: Bar & Grill is such a right place for those who want to get relaxed, or even just craving for meeting up with friends while enjoying its signature delicious food and beverages.

Consequently, Sierra is a right picture of a lady with million talents. She really knows how to realize her goals and dream. She sings gracefully, sweet on fashion, and gets into the business world. A very complete one! All in all, Sierra is more than just ‘something’; she also gives a new hope, new atmosphere, and new color, particularly to the Indonesia’s jazz matters.

Credit: Jazzuality.com

Writer: Rizka Azizah (Chika)
Photographer: Omar Arif Maulana

Photo-shoot location: Bluegrass Bar & Grill
Wardrobe: Sierra’s private collection
Stylist: Rizka Azizah (Chika)

Festival Kopi Aceh Untuk Dunia

Indonesia yang terkenal memiliki cita rasa kopi terbaik di dunia kini mengadakan festival kopi Aceh melalui festival yang diadakan di Taman Sari, Banda Aceh dari 25-27 November 2011 yang diikuti oleh para pengusaha lokal, lembaga pemerhati kopi lokal, nasional dan internasional dengan tajuk “Kopi Aceh untuk Dunia”.

Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata kota Banda Aceh, Reza Fahlevi mengatakan festival ini merupakan salah satu rangkaian kegiatan untuk memeriahkan tahun kunjungan wisata 2011 (Visit Banda Aceh Year 2011) selain sebagai bentuk apresiasi kepada pengusaha kopi, lembaga serta masyarakat umum yang telah berperan memajukan dan menjaga budaya minum kopi, sehingga menjadi sebuah kebudayaan positif.

Festival ini juga bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan keragaman kopi Aceh kepada masyarakat dan menumbuhkan kebanggaan dan kecintaan kepada produk lokal. Pengungjung bisa menyaksikan langsung cara mengolah kopi dan menikmati aneka cita rasa dan aroma kopi khas Aceh ditambah dengan hiburan musik akustik dan demo penyajian kopi cita rasa Aceh.

Dengan ini juga diharapkan dunia bisa lebih mengenal kopi terbaik yang dimiliki Indonesia sangatlah beragam.

News Source: Kompas

Re-written for Good News From Indonesia by M. Q Rusydan

Saman Dance officially recognized by UNESCO

Saman Dance from Gayo Lues and surrounding areas in Aceh Province was officially recognized and included in the list of intangible cultural heritage that needs urgent protection of UNESCO, said the official Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

Head of Information and Public Communication Kemparekraf I Gusti Ngurah son during a press conference here on Thursday, said UNESCO’s recognition of cultural arts Saman were carried out and characterized by hammer knocking-sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

“Through the trial, the art culture of Gayo Lues Saman and surrounding areas in Aceh province formally entered into the list of intangible cultural heritage Requiring Urgent Protection of UNESCO,” he said.

Attended the annual grand session of more than 500 delegates from 69 countries, international NGOs, cultural experts and the media took place at the Bali International Convention Centre from 22 to 29 November 2011.

Indonesia is trusted by 137 countries in 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Protection intangible cultural heritage to be the host and lead such a prestigious meeting.

Previously, files nomination Saman carefully prepared and submitted to UNESCO in March 2010 by the Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare, with full support from the Central Government, Provincial Government of Aceh, Gayo Lues Regent, Ibn Hashim, and society.

Welfare warned Saman conservation efforts do not end with acceptance of the charter signed by the Director-General of UNESCO, but this is the beginning of the implementation of the Action Plan to protect and develop cultural heritage Saman by all stakeholders.

As per 2003 UNESCO Convention, Article 2, Paragraph 1 states that intangible cultural heritage includes all the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills and tools, objects (natural), artefacts and cultural spaces associated with it that is recognized by a variety of community, groups, and in certain individuals as part of their cultural heritage.

Intangible cultural heritage known to be more familiar as the “living heritage”. Parallels are natural sites and cultural sites, known as heritage objects.

Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has adopted the Convention on the Protection intangible cultural heritage at the 32nd Session of its General Conference in Paris, on October 17, 2003.

Convention in 2003 started its operation since April 2006 which aims to increase visibility or public awareness, encourage respect for and protection diverse intangible cultural heritage or culture of life through cooperation between governments and communities at national, sub-regional, regional and international levels. To date, the Convention has been ratified by 137 states parties.

Indonesia became the 83rd State Party Convention in 2003 on January 15, 2008, through No. Presidential Regulation 78 July 2007.

Since then, Indonesia participated actively even made a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of 24 member countries, with a term of four years, the General Assembly of States Parties in Paris, June 2010.

Bali will go down in history as host of the latest in a series of ordinary and extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the Convention of 2003, starting from Algiers (2006), Chengdu (2007), Tokyo (2007), Sofia (2008), UNESCO, Paris (2008) , Istanbul (2008), Abu Dhabi (2009) and Nairobi (2010).

This year’s meeting will take place with full sessions for 7 days, and is the longest in the history of the Convention, with 27 eyes of the agenda to be debated and decided.

Gayo original

While Saman dance itself is a cultural heritage of indigenous Gayo tribe since the 13th century, in Gayo Lues and surrounding areas in the province of Aceh which was then developed by Sheikh Saman for the delivery of religious messages.

Saman players are male, generally young, and the numbers are always odd to sit cross-legged or kneel in a line meeting.

Players wearing traditional dress embroidered with Gayo traditional motifs which the full symbolism of nature and noble values.

Coach in the middle of leading players sing the verses contains a message of development, religious, advice, custom, satire, humor, and even romantic.

Players clap their hands, chest, thighs and ground / floor, snapped fingers, wiggle the left-right body, front and back, shaking and rotating the head on the bottom left and right, move the hand, bowed in sync according to the rhythm, sometimes slow, sometimes fast and energetic, sometimes simultaneously, sometimes alternating intervals between players with the position of odd and even positions in a row. Saman describes the motion of nature, environment, and daily life of a Gayo society.

Saman contested when one village invites another village in order to establish friendship ties between villages.

Saman used to entertain guests and to enliven the national and religious holidays. Saman also children’s games of Gayo tribe in the village. Saman is generally transmitted informally to a small child in the village.

Saman staging frequency and transmission to future generations to decline at this time, although the people and the Government has tried to preserve it, so that conservation efforts are needed urgently.

Taken from Kompas OASE.

Anggun to hold concert in Jakarta

[The Jakarta Post]: International singer Anggun Cipta will be performing in a Jakarta concert on Sunday, according to a promoter.

Promoter Berlian Entertainment said that the concert would be held at the Jakarta Convention Center.

“Anggun is one of the singers who have made Indonesia proud. We are very happy to organize this concert,” Berlian Entertainment CEO Dino Hamid said Tuesday as quoted by tempo.com.

Anggun’s label, Sony Music, was upbeat that the concert would gain positive responses from Indonesian music lovers.

“Anggun’s record has received four platinum’s within less than four months. Indonesians still love Anggun,” said Sony Music Indonesia managing director Toto Widjojo.

During the concert Anggun said she would merge two different musical aspects.

“The classical orchestra will meet with rock,” Anggun said.

The promoter set prices ranging from Rp 475,000 (US$52.72) to Rp 5 million.

“We have sold 75 percent of all the tickets since October. We are not planning to sell the tickets on the spot,” Dino said.

UBUD YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION

UBUD YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION
an exhibition featuring selected
modern traditional Balinese paintings

18 December 2011 – 5 January 2012
at Ulun Ubud Resort & Spa
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
t: (0361) 975024

There will be 12 of Balinese most emerging painters with 20 paintings altogether. Among them are:
Ida Bagus Alit Putra
I Made Lanus
Ngakan Suarbawa
I Made Awan
I Nyoman Sana
I Made Mudra
I Wayan Warta Yasa
Bawa Antara
I Wayan Rumantara
Special event:
Meet & greet with the artist
On Sunday 18th December 2011
From 10am – 12pm

For more information about this event, please visit: http://ubudyoungartists.tumblr.com

Hope this exhibition will add excitement to the year-end holiday for tourists in Bali. Looking forward for your response. Thank you very much.

The Script Concert in Jakarta FOR THE FIRST TIME

“Selamat malam, Indonesia! Apa kabar?”teriak Danny O’ Donoghue sambil berlari ke depan panggung setelah instrumen lagu “You Won’t Feel a Thing” dimainkan oleh Mark Sheehan dan Glen Power selama sepuluh detik. Ya, The Script mengadakan konser di Indonesia, tepatnya pada Sabtu malam 12 November 2011!

Bir Guinness merayakan ulang tahunnya di berbagai negara, termasuk di Indonesia. Ulang tahunnya yang ber-tagline Guinness Arthur’s Day ini dirayakan dengan adanya konser dari dua band kelas dunia, yaitu Mr. Big dan The Script.
Konser The Script yang sudah lama ditunggu-tunggu oleh penggemarnya di Indonesia ini akhirnya dilangsungkan di Pullman Ballroom, Central Park, Jakarta Barat. Danny dan kawan-kawan membuka konser dengan lagu “You Won’t Feel a Thing” yang disambut sangat meriah oleh penontonnya yang hampir mencapai lima ribu orang ini.

Sebelum The Script muncul, pada pukul tujuh sampai sepuluh malam, acara Guinness Arthur’s Day Indonesia dibuka oleh Bayu Oktara sebagai MC dan tiga pengisi acara lainnya yang berasal dari Indonesia.

Pada pukul sepuluh, yang ditunggu-tunggu pun muncul. Nama Danny dielu-elukan sebagian besar penonton. Setelah “You Won’t Feel a Thing” dimainkan, “We Cry” yang berasal dari album self-titled pun berkumandang. Penonton serentak bernyanyi bersama.

Danny yang saat itu memakai blazer hitam dengan kaus berwarna broken white di dalamnya tampil dengan prima, baik secara fisik maupun vokal. Ia kerap kali mendatangi tempat penonton berdiri sambil menyalam-nyalami penonton atau pun bernyanyi di depan gerbang pembatas penonton dan panggung konser.

Danny yang akhirnya membuka blazer hitamnya setelah setengah jam tampil pun sering mengucapkan salam-salam dalam Bahasa Indonesia untuk berinteraksi dengan penonton, seperti “ apa” dan “semua” untuk menghimbau para penonton meneruskan nyanyiannya. “Selamat malam”, “terima kasih”, dan “apa kabar” juga diucapkan beberapa kali oleh Danny dengan fasih.

“Before The Worst”, “The Man Who Can’t be Moved”, “Breakeven”, “Rusty Halo”, dan “The End Where I Begin” merupakan lagu-lagu dari album self-titled lainnya yang dibawakan oleh The Script malam itu. “Breakeven” dan “The Man Who Can’t be Moved” mendapatkan riuhan paling keras dari penonton.

Lagu-lagu dari album Science and Faith pun mendapatkan sambutan luar biasa dari penonton, terutama lagu “For The First Time”, “Nothing”, dan “If You Ever Come Back”. Selain itu, dibawakan pula lagu “Deadman Walking” dan “Science and Faith” dari album yang sama.

Konser berjalan dengan sangat baik. Walaupun ballroom tersebut berisi hampir lima ribu orang, tetapi suasana di tempat penonton sangat nyaman; tidak ada aksi dorong-mendorong secara paksa, tidak ada keributan, dan udara dalam ruangan yang sejuk.

Konser pun ditutup dengan lagu “For The First Time” yang sudah lama dielu-elukan penonton untuk dibawakan. Danny membawakan lagu ini sambil mengikatkan bendera Merah-Putih di lehernya sehingga seperti memakai jubah.
Wah, dengan jumlah fans yang banyak dan konser pertamanya yang diberi kesan baik oleh para penonton konser Indonesia, kapan ya kira-kira The Script akan kembali mengadakan konser di Indonesia? We are the men who can’t be moved for you, The Script!

– Reviewed and Written for Good News From Indonesia by Tamar Naomi

Bulukumba shipyard launches another impressive Phinisi Schooner

[Indonesia Travel] Tuesday evening, 8th November, a special ceremony marking the launch of the largest Phinisi schooner was held at Bulukumba, South Sulawesi.

“This is an important moment “, explained Nazaruddin, Head of the Culture and Tourism Office of Bulukumba ,”since this is the largest phinisi ever built here in the history of Bulukumba, and was ordered from Poland”. Construction on the schooner’s hull took place at Tanjung Bira under master builder, Haji Muslim Baso, from the village of Ara, of Bonto Bahari. “The building of the entire phinisi’s hull took 9 months. At its completion, the boat will be towed to Semarang in Central Java, for finishing and interior fitting.” added Nazarudin.

The schooner, estimated to cost around IDR 4 Billion has a frame measuring 50 meters in length and at its widest part measures almost 10 meters. The finishing process in Semarang will probably cost triple its construction. The local government of Bulukumba through the Office of Culture and Tourism intends to preserve Tanjung Bira, Bulukumba, as the traditional site for the construction of the Phinisi Schooners.

These impressive schooners that can be seen at full sail all around the Indonesian seas have for centuries been made by master craft builders here in the south eastern corner of Sulawesi by the beautiful white beaches of Tanjung Bira. Shipbuilding here is a long tradition that has been handed down through generations. The sturdiness and sailworthiness of the phinisi have long gained worldwide reputation.

“Our biggest threat is that these phinisi builders may move to other provinces to obtain easier access to materials. Therefore, this has today become an issue of national importance that needs to be discussed” said Nazarudin as he showed off the beauty of the Pasir Putih Beach of Tanjung Bira. If the problem persists, then Tanjung Bira will face the threat to be scrapped from the tourism and cultural map of Indonesia altogether”, he said.

The launching ceremony of the Phinisi that was built by 100 of men was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Bulukumba, Samsudin and officials of the Culture and Tourism Office. All workers and builders also joined the traditional ceremony.

From the first shifting of the boat on Tuesday evening November 8th, it will take approximately 3 weeks before the ship finally reaches the water to be towed to Semarang. “The ship’s hull is about 3 meters deep, so I chose this place, since its depth is appropriate” said Baso as he commanded the workers in the shifting of the schooner which can only be moved 15 to 20 meters a day.

For the people of Tanjung Bira, building this Phinisi Schooner may have meant only a collective project for the year. However, Tanjung Bira’s fame is actually being carried far beyond that for its achievements in the production of world class schooners, while at the same time preserving its proud identity as a creative and persistent society.

Master builder Haji M.Baso has built over 200 schooners and boats of various types and sizes in his lifetime.” This is , however, the largest tourism ship that I have ever built in Bonto Bahari since 1991” Baso explained as he answered some of the questions from the media who covered the launching ceremony.

The schooner is not the only boat being built here. There are other types of boats being constructed by Haji Muslim Baso at the moment.

Near the Phinisi schooner, there was also a smaller boat in construction orderd by a Belgian businessman.There were also 12 other boats and tables ordered from Colombia. Clearly, the skills and knowledge of the local genius of Tanjung Bira are well recognized by the international seafaring community.

Spectacular Opening of the 26th SEA GAMES in Palembang

[Indonesia Travel] At 19.00 hrs Western Indonesia Time on Friday, 11.11.’11, a spectacular Opening ceremony of the 26th South East Asian Games will take place at the brand new Jakabaring Sports Complex in Palembang, South Sumatra, former seat of the once powerful Srivijaya kingdom.

No less than 3,500 dancers, 20 giant drums, popular ASEAN singers, including Indonesia’s own Agnes Monica will provide exciting world class presentations to make this the most memorable opening ceremony yet of the SEA Games. Then the legendary badminton gold award winners, Susi Susanti and husband, Alan Budikusuma will sail across the Sriwijaya Stadium to light the SEA Games cauldron, witnessed by 40,000 spectators and athletes, and television viewers across the ASEAN region.

INASOC, the organizing committee of SEA Games 2011, has promised a grand opening ceremony which combines the latest technology with elements of authentic Indonesian culture.

President Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia will attend the ceremony and officially declare the sporting competitions to begin.

Among the magnificent colossal dances presented are “Musi, Heart of the City” and “Reaching the Dream” by the Hartati dancer, The Golden Peninsula Srivijaya Dance choreographed by Alex Hassim, and “Merajut Nusantara” by Dedi Puja Dancers, that combines traditional Malay dances with those from Kalimantan, Java, and Papua.
ASEAN celebrities including Indonesia’s Agnes Monica, Judika, Joy Tobing, and Armada Band, KC Conception from the Philippines, and Malaysian Jaclyn Victor will be highlights of the event. “Kita Bisa” (“We Can”) composed by Indonesian top composer Addie MS will also be played as the official anthem of SEA GAMES 2011.

The grandeur of the opening ceremony will also be enhanced with miniatures of the Borobudur temple and replicas of Komodo, mascot of this year’s Games. There will also be floats from 10 participating countries, featuring among others, the twin towers of Malaysia,a pagoda of Vietnam, and the Merlion of Singapore.

As co-host and co-venue of the event, Jakarta will also hold the 26th SEA Games 2011 Opening Ceremony at the National Monument (Monas) on Friday, 11 November 2011, starting from 18.00 Western Indonesia Time. The opening ceremony in Jakarta will similarly feature performances from top artists such as Sandy Sandhoro, Titi DJ, Netral, and Cokelat Band.

Paris Hilton praised for Bali

Love at first sight, it seems that’s how Paris Hilton feeling to Bali, Indonesia. Since she arrived in Bali through Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport on Wednesday (09/11/2011) evening, almost all of her tweets contain praise for the island.

Arrive at the hotel where to stay, Paris, who was the first time to Bali, expressed a sense of joy at waterfront hotel. However, she did not mention the name and location of the hotel. “Wow! Love the hotel I’m staying at here in # Bali. Absolutely incredible, a total of paradise right on the beach. So beautiful! Loves it! # YES!” she wrote on Wednesday at 19:32 local time.

On Thursday (11/10/2011) morning, she expressed his delight to spend the night with a female friend, Cheyenne Tozzi, owner of the account @ CheyCheyTozzi. “Having the best time with my girl @ CheyCheyTozzi in # Bali. Love her so much, she ‘s one of the coolest, funniest chicks I know. # YES!” she wrote again on Thursday at 01:26.

Praise for Bali is not depleted. “I’ve Traveled to some of the most beautiful places on earth, but # Bali is one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been. Love it! # YES!” she said on Thursday at 12:59. “I love # Indonesia! # Bali rocks! True Paradise! So happy and relaxed!:) # YES!” continued at 14:04.

In Bali, referring to her tweet, Paris had a massage with Cheyenne. Paris also praised the excellencies of  massages. “Just Had the best massage & now laying out by the pool w / @ CheyCheyTozzi. Laughing & loving life! So much fun to have girl time together!” story at 14:23.

Take from her twitter.