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Jul-Aug 2016 31 meetings & conventions • mcmag-asia.com MONKEY BUSINESS + Located in the cool uplands of Bali an hour away from the airport, Ubud is known as the island's flourishing cultural centre famed for its terraced rice fields, museums that are home to Balinese paintings, and traditional craft shops. Opt for a stay at an accomodation that overlooks the rice paddies, and visit attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest, part Hindu temple complex part nature reserve, and Goa Gajah, a 9th century cave known for its ancient carvings. PHOTO: CREDIT TRUBAVIN ISTOCK. ATTRACTION A popular day trip would be a visit to Tanah Lot, an ancient shrine known for its formidable spirituality and breathtaking location. Perched on a searock amidst crashing waves, the temple is a spectacular sight especially during sunset. Located in West Bali, Tanah Lot is about 45 minutes by car north west of the main tourist areas of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. PHOTO: CREDIT RAOULPICTURESISTOCK. Festival Ubud Village Jazz Festival, which started in 2013 as a collaboration between the Underground Jazz Movement and ANTIDA Music Productions, features a diverse lineup of local jazz artists. Visitors can roam freely around the festival grounds as they surround themselves with upbeat music and local delicacies. Internationally-acclaimed jazz bassist Reuben Rogers and guitarist Peter Bernstein will headline this year's festival, which will be held from August 12-13, 2016 in Arma Ubud, Bali. PHOTOS: CREDIT MATTHEW OLDFIELD