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	<title>Villa Semana Hotel Bali Blog</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Balinese Cooking Class</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Semana Update</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What better way to learn the art of Indonesian cooking than to incorporate it into your stay at Villa Semana. Learn to prepare and cook authentic Indonesian food from our professional chefs at Villa Semana. Here are some images of a recent cooking class with guests Emmanuel and Dany.

More images

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		<title>Ubud Rice Harvest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Farmers hard at work harvesting rice in the padi fields at the main entrance of Villa Semana. Padi fields in Bali are managed by cooperatives known as &#8220;subak&#8221;.  A weir channels water from the main water supply, usually a spring or large canal, to fields through small canals which repeatedly subdivide. All farmers whose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Launch of the Semana Suite</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Villa Semana Celebrates the Launch of the Semana Suite 

Villa Semana, an enchanting property that embraces a riverbank landscape surrounded by rice terraces on the outskirts of Ubud, is delighted to announce the re-launch of its premier accommodation category. 
Following an extensive refurbishment, the newly renamed Semana Suite is a sanctuary to escape the complexities [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balinese Wedding Costume</title>
		<link>http://blog.villasemana.com/balinese-wedding-costume_140.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some photos of Mr and Mrs Kumar who visited us from Singapore. They are dressed in traditional Balinese Wedding Costumes. These may be rented from salons in Ubud. Complete packages with a makeup artist are available and make for fond memories for any romantic trip to Bali.

Click here for more photos

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		<title>Artist Gede Sudarma</title>
		<link>http://blog.villasemana.com/artist-gede-sudarma_139.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:59:36 +0000</pubDate>
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The work of Balinese contemporary artist, Gede Sudarma is now being exhibited at the Villa Semana hotel.
Born in the village of Sudagi in North Bali and the son of farmers, Gede Sudarma          has exhibited his works since 1995 in various art galleries in Bali as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balinese Cooking Class</title>
		<link>http://blog.villasemana.com/balinese-cooking-class-3_138.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve had many cooking classes held at Villa Semana but rarely have we had a guest who would challenge our chef with her deft hands and cooking skills!  Here are some photos of our guest Mrs Tan and the impressive meal she and her husband cooked up.  I&#8217;m feeling hungry already just looking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jeremy Ramsey Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The colourful and vibrant art of one of Singapore&#8217;s best known artists is now being exhibited at the Villa Semana Hotel. Jeremy Ramsey, a full time artist has participated in well over 40 art exhibitions all over the world including Australia, the USA and Britain.


The above paintings may be viewed or purchased at Villa Semana.
Villa [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Odalan - Temple Anniversary</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently we celebrated our temple anniversary at Villa Semana. The Odalan is a festival in which all staff and family members participate in. Everyone is dressed in their best clothes for the temple odalan as this is an important communal event. The morning begins early with staff members preparing gifts and offerings. During the day [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balinese Cooking Class at Villa Semana</title>
		<link>http://blog.villasemana.com/balinese-cooking-class-at-villa-semana-2_135.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some photos of a recent cooking class attended by Mr. and Mrs Di Mascio.
Cooking Class Menu
Tuna Sambal Matah
Chargrilled Fresh Tuna Salad with cabbage, long beans, chili and lemon basil
Ayam Betutu
Steamed whole chicken with Balinese spices
Sayur Urap
Mixed boiled vegetables with ginger paste and grated coconut
Dadar Gulung
Balinese crepes with grated coconut and palm sugar

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		<title>Bali Forever Slideshow on YouTube</title>
		<link>http://blog.villasemana.com/bali-forever-slideshow-on-youtube_134.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Photos</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[View this excellent slideshow of Bali on YouTube.com


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