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Mengejar Ombak now in cinemas!

Mengejar Ombak, the award-winning documentary about Indonesian surfing sensation Dede Suryana, is on general release at Blitz Megaplex, Grand Indonesia starting May 6, 2009, followed by Paris Van Java, Bandung, from May 13 onwards. After the film's success at the prestigious X-Dance Film Festival in Utah, USA, winning awards for Best Emerging Filmmaker (for Dave Arnold and Tyrone Lebon) and Best Original Score, 'Mengejar Ombak' is finally hitting the big screen in Indonesia. The documentary feature offers a close and personal insight into the life of the young and talented Indonesian surfer, Dede Suryana (current Indonesian surf champion and 2-time Gold medallist at the Asian Beach Games). The film follows Dede as he embarks on his first serious season on the World Qualifying Series (WQS) - where he has been touted to become the first Asian to qualify for the World Championship Tour (WCT). Wall Street Institute is giving away freebies with every ticket bought, and purchasers of 4 tickets or more are eligible for some great prizes from resort stays to Hurley gear. Spread the word! See the trailer here:

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This Side of Paradise: Nikoi Island

Adrianna Tan writes: Think of Indonesia's perfect beaches and idyllic island life, and Bali and Lombok immediately spring to mind. Their beaches and other island offerings may still rank among the world's most stunning and exotic, but seclusion is an increasingly rare commodity. Perhaps you've tired of the 'tropical paradise' picture perfect postcard retreats you love, which are still undeniably beautiful, but now spoilt by unkempt beaches and more likely to feature other red-faced foreigners more interested in their Bintang Beer than endless stretches of white sand and palm trees. Or perhaps as a seasoned Southeast Asia old hand you've seen it all, and island-hopped enough so much so that it's the rare few special island or resort that can stir up any excitement at all.

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