Badan Standardisasi NasionalNATIONAL STANDARDIZATION AGENCY OF

INDONESIAManggala Wanabakti 4th Floor Jl. Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Jakarta 10270 INDONESIA

Phone : (62 21) 574 7043 - 44 Fax : (62 21) 574 7045 E-mail : bsn@bsn.or.id

ISO/TC 67/SC 4 N 193

Our Ref. : 568/BSN-IIb.b3/KS/03/2000 Jakarta, 3 March 2000

To : - all P and O members of ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5

- Liaisons Organizations

Subject : The Meeting of ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5 in Tuban - Bali, IndonesiaMay, 8-11, 2000

On behalf of BSN and the Organizing Committee, we have pleasure of extending this

invitation to all members to join us in the meeting of ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5 on 8-11

May 2000 which will be held in LTI Patra Jasa Hotel, Tuban - Bali, Indonesia.

Please complete the enclosed pre-registration forms and return it as soon as possible

before April 15, 2000 to BSN as indicated in the form.

It is pleasure for us to host this meeting and we look forward to hearing from you

soon.

Yours sincerely,

Bambang H. HadiwiardjoDeputy Director General - BSN

C.c : David MILLER, Secretary of TC 67/SC 4

Tsuneaki KOBAYASHI, Secretary of TC 67/SC 5

The Meeting of ISO/TC 67/ SC 4 & SC 5 May 8-11, 2000 BALI, INDONESIA

The Meeting of ISO/TC 67/ SC 4 & 5

INFORMATION BROCHURE CONTENTS

PagePROGRAM SCHEDULE .................................................................. 3INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 41. Dates and Venue of the Meeting ......................................................

42. Getting There ............................................................................. 43. Organizing Committee .................................................................. 44. Pre-registration ........................................................................... 45. Registration ................................................................................ 56. Information Desk ......................................................................... 57. Correspondence ........................................................................... 58. Language ................................................................................... 59. Visa and Passport Requirements .....................................................

610.Airport Departure Tax ................................................................. 611.Hotel Accommodation..................................................................... 612.Weather .................................................................................... 613.Time ......................................................................................... 614.Banks and Foreign Currencies ....................................................….

615. Sh

ops, Stores and Malls ................................................................. 716. He

alth Requirements .................................................................... 7GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BALI ........................................ 81. Introduction ........................................................................... 82. The Region of Bali .................................................................. 93. Interesting Places .................................................................... 104. Meals and Drinks .................................................................... 14

ANNEX Registration Form

THE MEETING OF ISO/TC 67(Materials, equipment and offshore structures for

petroleum and natural gas industries)

SC 4 (Drilling and production equipment) & SC 5 (Casing, tubing and drill pipe)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Day Morning09.00 - 12.00

Afternoon13.00 - 17.00

Evening19.00 - 21.00

2000 - 05 - 07

Registration

2000 - 05 - 08

ISO/TC 67/SC 4 Meeting

ISO/TC 67/SC 4 Meeting

Meeting party

(Delegate & spouse)

2000 - 05 - 09

ISO/TC 67/SC 4 Meeting

ISO/TC 67/SC 4 Meeting

2000 - 05 - 10

Registration

2000 - 05 - 11

ISO/TC 67/SC 5 Meeting

ISO/TC 67/SC 5

Meeting

Meeting party

(Delegate & spouse)

Post Meeting Programme :The organizing committee will conduct one day tour (post meeting programme) at May 10, 2000 for SC 4 delegates and at May 12, 2000 for SC 5 delegates

INTRODUCTION

We are the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia - BSN warmly invites you, all P member, O member and person in your organization, to participate in ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5 Meeting which will be held in Tuban, Bali, Indonesia, on May 8 -11, 2000.

The Meeting will be conducted in Bali, famous throughout the world as the God Islands, with many interesting places and cultures. The Meeting will be held at the LTI-Patra Jasa Hotel, a four-star hotel, located in front of Kuta Beach. Following hard discussions in the meetings, you can enjoy yourself by sightseeing around Kuta Beach or shopping at souvenir markets surrounding the Kuta area.

1. DATES AND VENUE OF THE MEETINGDate of Venue : May 8-11, 2000Meeting of Venue : LTI-PATRA JASA HOTEL

Denpasar 80031 BaliINDONESIATel : + 62 361 751 161Fax: + 62 361 752 030

2. GETTING THERELTI- Patra Jasa Hotel is about 1.6 km/ 1 mile from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Organizing Committee will provide a pick up service from the airport to the LTI-Patra Jasa Hotel for delegates who provide their arrival itinerary. Alternatively, delegates may take the airport taxi by themselves to the LTI-Patra Jasa Hotel (the taxi fare is about Rp. 20.000,-).

3. ORGANIZING COMMITTEEDirectorate General of Oil and Natural GasMinistry of Mining and Energy Gedung MIGAS 4th FloorJl. Abdul Muis No. 6-8-10, Jakarta 10160 IndonesiaContact Person : Mr. I Wayan SuryanaTel : + 62 21 386 2136, 386 2139 ext 168 or 170Fax : + 62 21 385 8964

4. PRE-REGISTRATION

A Pre-registration form is enclosed. Delegates are requested to complete the form and return it to the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) by 15 April 2000.

5. REGISTRATIONDelegates are invited to register at the Registration Desk located at the front of the meeting room in the LTI-Patra Jasa Hotel Bali.

6. INFORMATION DESKThe Secretariat Desk for the Organizing Committee for the ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5 Meeting is located at the front of the meeting room, to provide general information on the meeting and general assistance to delegates, such as airline ticket confirmation, etc.

7. CORRESPONDENCEAll correspondence should be sent to the following address :Prior to the meeting

Badan Standardisasi Nasional - BSNAttn : Mr. Suryadi HadiwinarsoManggala Wanabakti Blok IV 4th FloorJl. Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaPhone : + 62 21 574 7043-44Fax : + 62 21 574 7045E-mail : kerj_int@bsn.or.id

During the meetingSecretariat Office for ISO/TC 67/SC 4 & SC 5 MeetingC/o : LTI-Patra Jasa HotelJl. Ir. H. Djuanda, Tuban 80031 Bali, INDONESIAPhone : + 62 361 751 161Fax : + 62 361 752 030

8. LANGUAGEThe working language will be English.Bahasa Indonesia is spoken throughout in the country. However, most shops and restaurants in Bali and other tourist areas are fluent in English.A few words of greeting for your trip :

Good morning Selamat pagiGood afternoon Selamat siangGood evening Selamat soreGood night Selamat malamWould you like to help me ? Dapatkah anda membantu saya ?Thank you Terima kasihHow are you ? Apa kabar ?

Fine, thank you Baik, terima kasihHow much is this ? Berapa harganya ini ?Good bye Selamat tinggal

9. VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTSA valid passport is required for delegates. Please note that delegates from some countries are requested to have an Indonesian Visa for entry to Indonesia. Information on this matter, can be obtained from the nearest Indonesian Embassy and Consulate. Delegates who may require a formal letter of invitation to apply for a visa, should inform the Organizing Committee (BSN) by 15 April 2000.

10.AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAXPlease note that an airport departure tax of Rp. 50.000,- must be paid when departing from the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

11.HOTEL ACCOMODATIONHotel : LTI-Patra Jasa HotelAddress : Jl. Ir. H.Juanda, Tuban - BaliTelp. : (62-361)751 161, 752 810Fax : (62-361)752 030Room rates : Superior : US $ 115

Deluxe : US $ 130Junior Suite : US $ 150Executive : US $ 180Note : These rates included breakfast, service charges and

government taxes.

12.WEATHERTemperature in May : Ranges from 24 to 34 oC (75 - 92 o F)Climate: Beginning of dry season (sun shines all day) with humidity around 55 %.

13.TIMEIndonesia is divided in 3 times zones :

West Indonesia Standard time is GMT + 7 hoursCentral Indonesia Standard time is GMT + 8 hours (Tuban City - Bali)East Indonesia Standard time is GMT + 9 hours

14.BANKS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIESBanks are usually open on Monday through Friday from 08.30 am - 02.30 pm. Money changers are available at most major shopping centres, the airport, and major banks. Hotels and Shopping Centres

normally accept major Credit Cards, such as Visa Card, Master Card, Diners Club etc.The Indonesian Currency is Rupiah (Rp). Approximately, one US $ is equal to Rp. 7.500 (in February 2000). Exchange services are available for cash and travellers cheques in Banks, Hotels and Foreign Exchange Places. Bank Notes are issued in the following denominations:Rp. 100,-; Rp. 500,-; Rp. 1.000,-; Rp. 5.000,-; Rp. 10.000,-; Rp. 20.000,-; Rp. 50.000,-; Rp. 100.000,- and in coins are 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000 rupiah.

15.SHOPS, STORES and MALLSShops and Malls normally open seven days a week from 09.30 am to 09.00 pm. They accept Indonesian Currency (Rupiah), and some of them also accept foreign currency or major credit cards.

16.HEALTH REQUIREMENTSIndonesia has no vaccination requirements except for persons who are from, or who have been in transit through yellow fever endemic zones. A valid yellow fever certificate is mandatory for all persons arriving by air, sea or land who have :a. been in yellow fever infected areas (even in transit) within the last

six days; orb. come by aircraft which passed through a yellow fever infected area

and have not been disinfected in accordance with the procedures laid down in Schedule VI of Aircraft (Public Health) Rule 1954 or those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

A yellow fever certificate becomes valid ten days after the date of vaccination. A person arriving in Indonesia, who is required to posses a yellow fever vaccination certificate but can not show a valid vaccination certificate, will be quarantine for period of up to six days.

LTI Patra Jasa Hotel

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUTBALI

1. INTRODUCTIONBali Island, famous throughout the world, is usually known as God

Islands or Paradise Island. What makes this island particularly fascinating, however, is the enduring quality of culture, and the way it expresses a harmony with nature. Many of the traditional rituals and practices are just as alive today as they ever were, and the incredible strength and resilience of the Balinese people and their culture is a testimony to the richness of their faith. Balinese tourism is the most advanced in Indonesia. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Bali’s tourism is the fact that the Balinese people retain their cultural identity, despite exposure to and intermingling with of all kinds of people and cultures from all over the world.

If we just take a little time to enjoy Balinese atmosphere, we will feel it is not enough, and then we will decide to spend a lot of additional time to enjoy it. Sometimes we will plan to go back to Bali to explore other interesting places that we have never seen before.

Bali lies east of Java, separated by the small Strait of Bali, and surrounded by the Java Sea on the north, the Indian Ocean on the south, and the Strait of Lombok on the east. At the many beaches, we can enjoy sunsets or sunrises. There is only one word to describe the sunsets in Bali - Spectacular. During the winter solstice in December, when the sun is close to its point, a large, bright

orange, red sun will approach the horizon of Kuta, descending ever so slowly. Brilliant shadows are cast everywhere, with golden reflections on the water and strips of clouds march as if to curtain another day.

Extremely important to the agricultural life of Bali, especially for the rice crop, the rivers carry the water from the highlands to the seas. There are incredible views if we are seeing the fields of rice crop in the mountainous areas in rural Bali. Sometimes rural people pass along the way in their traditional dress, going to Hindu religious ceremonies.

The importance of Balinese arts and cultures is seen throughout daily life : dress, dances, wood carving, traditional music, architecture of homes and religious places, handicrafts, painting etc. Many kinds of souvenirs are easily found, both in traditional or modern markets, at special prices.

2. THE REGIONS OF BALIBali is divided into five areas : North, East, South, West and

Central Bali. North Bali includes most of the Buleleng district, around Singaraja. There is a rich history of Bali behind its casual daily life. In Singarajawe can find remnants of Dutch imperialism, as it was the administrative centre of the Lesser Sunda Islands then. Horse-pulled carriages (dokar or sado) gallantly walk the pleasant tree-lined streets, landscaped by Dutch colonial houses. The east of Bali is the

most mountainous region of the island.The highest point in Bali, Gunung Agung (literally means Holy Mountain), is located here, and the Mother Temple of Bali, the Besakih Temple, is located at the foot of Mount Agung. This is the Mount Olympus of Bali, and we can find here various manifestations of Bali’s religious beliefs. The Klungkung area is also historically significant, having served as a focal point for art and culture in the Gelgel Dynasty. The roof of Kertha Gosa, the courtroom of the Klungkung Kingdom, is dramatically painted with thousands of panels, telling the story of justice.

In south Bali, from Denpasar to Kuta to Nusa Dua, we can find a wide variety of things. Traces of the Badung Raja of Puputan War fame still exist. And then there is

Kuta, with everything we want as a tourist, for shopping, relaxing or water sports (surfing, swimming etc). The westernmost region of Bali is not as popular as the other parts of Bali. Gilimanuk, at the western tip of Bali, is the gateway to Java. The wildlife of Bali is preserved in the Bali Barat National Park. The tomb of Jayaprana, a 17th century king whose Romeo and Juliet style love story is immortalised by folklores in Bali, is also found in this area.

Central Bali, predominantly around Ubud, is the centre of art in Bali. Ubud is the birthplace of Bali’s modern paintings. Puri Lukisan Museum (Palace of Fine Arts) and Museum Neka are two excellent museums with permanent collections of paintings that tell of the evolutionof Balinese paintings. Galleries are practically everywhere. A little south of the city we can find Celuk where the handcrafting of silver and gold jewelry has been perfected, and Mas where masks for dances and other performances are made. Further north we can enjoy the panorama of the highlands of Bali, in Kintamani by Lake Batur or in Bedugul by Lake Bratan.

3. INTERESTING PLACESThere are many interesting places in Bali, each with their own special views or atmosphere. Some of them are :

a. Bangli Bangli houses Pura Kehen, Bali’s second largest temple. The temple has three courtyards, connected by steps decorated with carvings and statues. A large banyan tree shades the lowest and second courtyards.

b. Batubulan Batubulan is home to a number of stone carvers. Divinities and demons carved from sandstone (Paras) decorate and protect houses and temples along the road that takes you from Denpasar. Batubulan also houses excellent dance and theatrical performances.

c. Bedugul The mountain resort of Bedugul is known for its golf course. Ulun Danu, a temple that seems to rise out of the lake, presents itself beautifully. Boats, water skiing, and parasailing are among the many water sports available in this area.

d. Basakih The sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Gunung Agung (Mount Holy), a thousand years of age, is known as the Mother Temple of Bali, the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines, dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Wishnu, are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. Around them stand 18 separate sanctuaries, belonging to different regencies and castes.

e. Celuk Celuk is noted for silver and gold jewelry works. These works are extremely meticulous and detailed.

f. Denpasar The capital city of the Province of Bali, Denpasar houses government offices, banks, and many other offices. It still manages to retain its Balinese personality and its temples maintain their presence and influence. Pura Jagatnatha, a temple dedicated to the

Sang Hyang Widi (Supreme God), has been converted into a Museum.

The status of a turtle and two dragons in the temple signify the foundation of the world. The Pura’s architecture resembles that of a Balinese palace. It houses a fine variety of prehistoric and modern art. Sanggraha Kriya Hasta is a government-supervised art centre, home to a wide variety of handicrafts and works of art. Werdi Budaya presents a yearly art festival betweenJune and July, with performances, exhibitions, an art contest, and other artistic activities.

g. Goa Gajah Dating back to the 11th century, Goa Gajah is a cave temple believed to have been built as a monastery. Two statues flank a demon head over the entrance, and a statue of Ganesha (elephant) sits inside the cave. Further excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding waterspouts.

h. Goa Lawah Nine kilometers from Klungkung is Goa Lawah (Bat Cave). Thousands of bats make the roof of cave their home. A temple believed to be founded by a sage nine centuries ago guards its entrance.

i. Kintamani The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, the caldera of Batur is pretty impressive. From Penelokan, a road leads to Kediasn on the shores of the lake, where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan.

j. Klungkung The Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, where Balinese royalty draws its bloodline, sat in Klungkung. It

is the oldest kingdom of the island, and its Raja the most exalted.The ceiling of Kertha Gosa (Royal Court of Justice), built in the 18th century, displays one of Bali’s masterpieces. Much like Michelangelo’s ‘The Creation’ on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the murals portray the punishment of hell and the rewards of heaven, elaborated in thousands of panels of wayang style. Thefloating pavilion, garden and lotus ponds are reminders of the former glory of this kingdom.

k. Kuta Once a lonely little village on the road from Denpasar to Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now the tourist mecca of Bali, popular mainly among the young and adventurous. Coconut trees line the sandy beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north, and stopped by the runway of Denpasar’s airport far in the west. Sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking.

During the day, the street of Legian, right behind the row of hotels that face the beach, is lined with shops of all varieties. You can find any Balinese handicraft here, from the least expensive to the most exquisite, or unique stores like a leather store.At night, Kuta is alive with nightlife activities. Western influences create discotheques, dance clubs and pubs. Gastronomical demands inspire a multitude of restaurants, serving everything from traditional Indonesian and Balinese food to various ethnic foods from Japan, Switzerland, etc.

l. Mas The village of woodcarvers, Mas is still the home of Bali’s old masters. A number of art galleries exhibit some of their best works. Mas is also known for its masks.

m. Menjangan IslandLocated on Terima Bay, off the northwest tip of Bali, Menjangan island offers beautiful scenery. The water surrounding it is known for beautiful coral reefs and a wealth of tropical fish.

n. Nusa Dua Part of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali, Nusa Dua houses some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels on this planet, gracefully integrating the beauty of the white beaches and clear water into the landscape of the hotels. The beaches of Nusa Dua allow you to gently surf along the northern side of peninsula. If you care for bigger waves, the southern part of the peninsula can give you a challenge.

o. Sangeh The ten acres of nutmeg trees in the Sangeh forest are considered sacred. Two temples stand in the middle of the forest, and another at the edge. Many monkeys inhabit this forest, and are also held sacred. They will come to you when you visit the temples.

p. Sanur A palm-lined beach, curving from the Bali Beach Hotel to the south and facing the Indian Ocean towards the east, Sanur is an excellent place to see the sun rise in the morning. Offshore reefs protect the beach against the waves, and make it popular forsurfing, boating and other water sports. Sanur is only a short distance from Denpasar, with public transportation readily available. It is one of the areas where one can find good hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist facilities.

q. Tampak SiringPura Tirta Empul is the temple of Tampak Siring, built around a sacred spring. The temple and its two bathing places have been used by the Balinese for over 1000 years for good health and prosperity and the spring water has curative powers. Regular purification

ceremonies take place here. Additionally, the people of Tampak Siring produce artistic bone and ivory carvings.

r. Tanah Lot One of Bali’s most important sea temples, Tanah Lot temple is built atop a huge rock, surrounded by the sea. Built in the 16th century, Tanah Lot’s rituals include the paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea.

Poisonous sea snakes found in the little caves at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders.

s. Tenganan The village of Tenganan maintains its ancient pre-Hindu customs through a strong code of non-fraternization with outsiders, helped by the protection of its surrounding walls. Unique ritual dances and gladiator-like battle between youths take place. Tenganan developed a unique technique of weaving, called the ‘double ikat’. The people believe in the magical power of the fabric.

t. Trunyan is an ancient village in Bali, inhabited by people who call themselves ‘Bali Aga’ or old Bali. They live in ways that are much different to other Balinese. In Trunyan, Temple Puser Jagat (Navel of the Universe) has unusual architecture and stands under a massive banyan tree. Instead of cremating their corpses, the Bali Aga simply place them underthis banyan tree. The odour is mysteriously masked by a special arboreal fragrance emitted by the banyan tree.

u. Ubud is the art center of Bali, which maybe a hard concept to fathom, given the artistic nature of the entire population. But, historically, the Raja of Ubud strongly encouraged artistic development, especially in paintings. Ubud’s Museum ‘Puri Lukisan’ houses a permanent collection of Balinese painting, dating from the turn of the century.Dutch-born Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco, among other internationally prominent artists, have both

called Ubud home. The Neka Museum is another excellent museum, with a marvellous collection of traditional Balinese paintings by local artists, as well as foreign artists who lived in Bali.

4. MEALS AND DRINKSYour gastronomical experience in Bali is as enchanting and full of

discovery as your cultural experience. Some people believe that a significant portion of traveling should also involve our tastebuds. Typically, a meal consists of a plate of steamed rice, and a number of main courses. Instead of eating one course at a time, a-la Western meals, the main courses, sometimes including the soup, are all eaten at once.

The Balinese people usually eat three meals a day, with lunch as the primary meal. Breakfast can be as light as a cup of coffee (which is usually not light), or a plateful of Nasi Goreng (fried rice). Lunch is the heaviest meal, with a plate of steamed rice accompanied by a number of main courses, usually consisting of a meat or fish dish, a vegetable dish, and a soup.

Dinner is a smaller version of lunch. Desserts for both lunch and dinner can vary from various kinds of fruits, depending on the season, to a specially prepared dessert like Pisang Goreng (fried banana fritters) or Tape (fermented sticky rice).

There are different kinds of soup. Bakso is a chicken or beef broth, usually accompanied by various kinds of spices. It usually contains either fish balls or meat balls. Bubur Ayam (Chicken porridge) is a thick rice porridge with chicken pieces. It is usually served with Cah-weh or Chinese bread. Some popular main courses are: Bebek Betutu (Darkened duck), Sate (satay), Babi Guling (Roast pork) and Babi Panggang a la Karo (Karo-style Barbecue Pork).

It is a joke amongst Indonesian people that you haven’t had a complete meal unless you have had rice, even though you have had three plates of noodles. Rice is the basic food for most Asians, but it is

more than that for the Balinese - it is the basis of life itself. One of the most respected goddesses in Bali and certainly the most popular, is Dewi Sri - the goddess of rice. The rituals of rice, from planting to harvesting, are an important part of Balinese life.

The primary desserts in Bali as well as in the rest of Indonesia is fruit, which is available in more varieties than you can think of. There are literally tens or even hundreds of different kinds of bananas alone, from small, finger-sized, gold-coloured bananas to a foot or foot-and-a-half long, dark green ones. One favorite dessert is Pisang Goreng (fried banana fritter). Traditionally, people would make Pisang Goreng for an afternoon snack.

Another traditional dessert is Tape (Ketan or Ubi) or fermented sticky rice or cassava. This dessert is made by first steaming the sticky rice or boiling the cassava, pouring in ‘ragi’ or yeast powder to help the process of fermentation, and storing it for several days to allow the fermentation process to take place. The result is a sweet, delicious, and aromatic Tape Ketan or Tape Ubi. Incidentally, the side product of the tape-making process is the wine that comes out of the rice. This becomes a light alcoholic beverage called Brem.

There are various kinds of beverages that are unique to Bali or to Indonesia.a. Cendol jello-like consistency, green pieces of tapioca, mixed

with water and Santan (coconut milk), and sweetened by a liquefied Gula Jawa (brown sugar).

b. Es campur (mixed drink)somewhat similar to Cendol, but it contains a variety of things. In addition to different kinds of tapioca products, sometimes people add different types of fruits like avocado, Nangka (jackfruit), etc.

c. Air kelapa muda (Young coconut juice)Sometimes served with various kinds of liquors like rum or tequila, and presented

attractively in the coconut fruit itself.

d. Fruit juice you can find various kinds of fruit juice drinks, from papaya to Markisah (passion fruit) to Sirsak (Dutch durian).

There are two main alcoholic beverages in Bali :a. Brem (rice wine) as described above, Brem is a by-product of tape.

The wine comes out of the rice because of fermentation.

b. Arak Arak is a kind of hard liquor. It is fermented from the sap of a special kind of palm tree.