Hayam Wuruk was the ruler of the mighty Javanese Hindu Empire of Majapahit (1293-1500), an extraordinary era of Indonesia’s rich history. He inherited the throne at the age of 16, when the great Patih, the prime minister, Gajah Mada was at the height of his power. The Majapahit royal entourage travelled on foot, with …
Satay is a popular national dish of Indonesia inspired by its diverse ethnic groups’ culinary arts. In Indonesia, satay is widely available from an old-school traveling satay vendor, at a streetside warung, in a fancy restaurant or at a traditional celebration or festival. Back in the days in distant villages of Bali & Java, every …
Hayam Wuruk was the ruler of the mighty Javanese Hindu Empire of Majapahit (1293-1500), an extraordinary era of Indonesia’s rich history. He inherited the throne at the age of 16, when the great Patih, the prime minister, Gajah Mada was at the height of his power. The Majapahit royal entourage travelled on foot, with …
Ash Grunwald When R L Burnside released the album Bothered Mind in 2004, teaming up with hip hop producer Lyrics Born, he showed the world that the blues were not just meant to mutate into ankle-twisting rock n roll. The sound of the twelve-bar blues emerged in Africa, as did the beats that would give rise to hip …
Greetings from Tugu Hotels & Restaurants Group! We are pleased to share with you The Tugu Times for April 2014. Enjoy!
Hotel Tugu Bali recounts the most romantic tales, folklores, and legends of Indonesia – one room at a time. Each room individually created by the owner, displaying his immaculate attention to detail reconstructed to provide blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. Nestled behind an antique wooden door, surrounded by tropical garden, the Dedari Suites are …
Hotel Tugu Bali’s cooking classes are presented by our Indonesian chef, Iboe Soelastri, who began her cooking journey as her grandmother’s sous chef when she was four years old. The cooking class begins early in the morning with guests selecting the dishes to cook from Iboe Soelastri’s vast collection of Javanese and Balinese recipes. A …
Satays are now popular all over the world . In the old days, every evening just before 6 PM, the women of the village, young and old, would put on their colorful sarong and their kebaya top, put their satays in the basket they carried behind their back with a sling, and came down to …
At Hotel Tugu Bali, the mission of bringing to life the art, culture, and romance of Bali and Java does not stop at decoration and interior design. How you dine is not only about food, but it also involves many other aspects such as theme, setting, ritual of service, atmosphere, presentation, traditions, and history. Possibilities …
In Indonesian tradition, taking tea is a celebration of tranquility, a time to reflect and to give back to mind and body that a busy lifestyle takes away. Choose from our extensive collection of loose leaf tea with traditional cakes and delicacies served on the banana leaf-covered woven basket. Sit back, relax… Enjoy the picturesque …