Tag Archive for: staff

FLORAL ART AT DAJUMA

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Floral art is an essential part of Balinese culture, blending beauty, spirituality, and tradition in every petal and leaf. At both Dajuma Beach and Dajuma Terrace, this enchanting practice is brought to life daily by our dedicated staff, who create intricate offerings and decorations that grace temples, pathways, and guest rooms. To the great joy of our guests, we offer a special workshop every Monday in Dajuma Beach and every Thursday in Dajuma Terrace where they are invited to learn the traditional techniques of Balinese floral decoration. Guided by our staff, our guests discover the meaning behind each element—color, shape, and placement—while crafting their own canang sari offerings and flower arrangements. It’s a moment of creativity and connection, offering insight into the spiritual heart of Bali and allowing guests to take part in a living tradition that continues to thrive in our resorts. A truly memorable experience that combines hands-on learning with cultural immersion.

22nd ANNIVERSARY OF DAJUMA BEACH

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The 22nd anniversary of Dajuma Beach was recently celebrated in joyous harmony, bringing together our 48 dedicated employees for a traditional Balinese Megebung feast. This special occasion marked not only a culinary delight but also symbolized the deep bond shared by our two families from France and Bali, who have together nurtured this human adventure. Over the years, it has witnessed inspiring milestones, including the brand new opening in July 2024 of the serene Dajuma Terrace nestled amidst the lush rice fields of Pupuan Sawah, a perfect complement of Dajuma Beach. During these 22 years, the path has not been without challenges, such as navigating the unpredictable COVID crisis, but the resilience and unity of the team have been unwavering. As the venture evolves, 2025 promises exciting new developments with the complete renovation of the lobby after having improved in december the 300 sqm Bendega pool deck, so much appreciated by our guests.  We sincerely thank our cherished guests, friends and supporters for standing by us on this remarkable journey. Many more coming years of shared memories and success in perspective!

DAJUMA OUTING 2023

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After almost 3 years of stopping, it was time to reconnect with the famous outings of Dajuma staff. Our 42 employees therefore, in debut November, organized an outing in two groups to Banyuwangi and the famous Kawa Ijen volcano. The 2023 vintage was sporty: 3 days in all, devoted to 3 sports activities (the ascent of the volcano, rafting and snorkeling) and of course intense moment of sharing and fun around good tables! To do it again absolutely … without moderation. The well-being and camaraderie of our staff are important to us.

METATAH FOR LELY

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Last Sunday in the village, two families celebrated the Metatah ceremony which takes place when a teenager, boy or girl, reaches puberty or before his/her marriage. It is a passage to adulthood by which a holy priest smoothes six upper teeth symbolizing the six evils inside a human being: lust, greed, wrath, pride, jealousy and addiction. After the ceremony, a teenager is considered to be a mature adult freed from the six devils. Pictured, our nice restaurant waiter Lely was part of the ceremony together with her sisters and brother.

THANK YOU BRUCE AND FRANCES!

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Once again, on the occasion of the New Year, our former customers and friends Bruce and Frances were kind enough to offer our staff a package containing among otherthings, rice, egg, oil and some treats for the kids, the latter one  at the request of their own grandchildren! A nice gift that delights the 45 families of our staff!
They already helped us in 2020, when no one imagined for a moment that the pandemic would still be active until now. Yet this is what happened!
A huge thank you dear Bruce and Frances for this generous gesture! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

TWO BIRTHS IN DAJUMA

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Two adorable babies have just been born in Dajuma. The strong boy from Astari, our Front Desk Officer, was born on June 4th. His name is I Putu Radeva Bagastya.
In Bali the names are given according to the rank of birth:
Wayan, Putu, or Gede, for the first male born
Wayan, Putu, or Iluh, for the first born daughter
Made, or Kadek, for the second born (boy)
Made, Kadek, or Nengah, for the second born (daughter)
Nyoman or Komang, for the third born (boy or girl)
Ketut, for the fourth born (boy or girl). From the 5th child we go back to the start …
On Hendra’s side, our restaurant supervisor, it is the royal couplet that the parents have just succeeded with the arrival of an adorable little girl named Ni Made Vania Jovanka, born on the 16th. All our congratulations to the happy parents!

HAPPY RETIREMENT TO MISRIN AND KADEK!

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First time in Dajuma life, 2 of our employees will be retiring soon. Misrin and Kadek have respectively 17 years and 9 years of service with Dajuma. Our guests will certainly remember their grand smiles and … their moustaches! Since the beginning of Dajuma in 2002, Misrin was part of our security team, taking care of the safety of our guests 24h, always ready to help during the night including late arrivals. Kadek was one of our driver, particularly appreciated by our guests for his soft and safe driving and his deep knowledge of West Bali. According to the Indonesian labor law, both are leaving at 57 in full shape and a lot of ideas in mind: open a warung for Kadek and take care of a farm for Misrin. On the picture the farewell party organised by their colleagues. Thank you so much for your commitment with Dajuma. We wish you a healthy and joyful retirement!

SELAMAT IDUL FITRI! EID MUBARAK!

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Like everywhere in the world, Indonesia celebrated last week the end of the Ramadan, called Idul Fitri in this country. After one month of fasting, our muslim staff was happy to celebrate this important event by visiting neighbors and family, exchanging gifts and wishes. A great moment of sharing! On the picture, top right, a car decorated as a mosquee, driven around the village the night before Eid Mubarak (Malam Takbir), top & bottom left: picture of our staff Jasuli and Aziz with their family, bottom right: Dajuma visiting another staff member, Misrin family.

“THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDEN I HAVE SEEN IN BALI”

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Many thanks to our last month guest Kristin from Australia for her appreciation on Trip advisor about Dajuma highlights and “the most beautiful garden I have seen in Bali”!
It is true all the gardeners team around Yuliartha, as a charismatic leader, is proud to create day after day a real outside work of art. In more than 1,5 ha they cultivate with passion a wide variety of trees, plants and flowers, using natural compost made on site from our kitchen garbage. When strolling along the paths, our guests are always astonished and enchanted to discover a rainbow of colors and delicate scents: orchids, frangipani, bougainvilliers, heliconya, soka are some examples of them. But often comes up the question: what is the name of this flower, plant or tree? The solution was to label each and every of our species (70 different in total) with bamboo signs through-out the property. It is what has been done last week, the new bamboo signs replacing the old ones made from aluminium which were in place for more than 15 years. Visitors and guests can continue to learn and enjoy about the extraordinary diversity of the Balinese flora.
On the picture, Yuliarta and his team. From left to right: Yuliarta, Umar, Zikin, Mudita, Gunaya. Thanks also, guys, for the specific sceneries you build for each event: romantic dinners, anniversaries, weddings, temple festival, new Year… You are the best gardeners we can dream of!

“OPEN-BED” NEW PROCEDURE AT DAJUMA

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Great start for Dajuma this year with a new procedure aimed at improving the comfort of our guests. Every day, around 6:00 p.m. our housekeeping staff prepares the beds of our guests by adjusting and cleaning sheets and pillows and installing if necessary the mosquito net after having checked the absence of insects inside. At the end, some frangipani flowers are disposed on the bed, bringing their delicate fragrance. A good way to have a revigorating night in a fresh and fragrant atmosphere! The feedbacks from our guests are excellent. On the picture Imam in action.