By Camden Conference | Jan 09, 2011
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(Courtesy of: Camden Conference)
The dimension of culture is vital in Asian history and development. When cultural traditions are ignored or undervalued, the results may bring outcomes not intended by experts or leaders directing economic or political planning. When appreciated as a fact of social life, culture may contribute powerfully to the analysis of what will succeed in an Asian setting.
Join cultural anthropologist Dr. Phil McKean for a discussion of modernization efforts in Bali, Indonesia, including the “green revolution” in the irrigated rice fields, and the growth of international “cultural tourism.” This event takes place on Sunday, January 16, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Cushing Public Library and is free and open to all.
Dr. McKean will explore how an appreciation of culture can bring a deeper understanding of the changes in Bali in the past several decades in such important areas as sustainable agriculture for growing populations, and the retention of local and regional identity in the face of global communications. He may even conjure some suggestions for future U.S. policy towards the societies of Asia.
Phil McKean has taught at Hampshire College, Brown and Udayana Universities, and Coastal Senior College. His Ph.D. is in Cultural Anthropology, based on his research in Bali. He lives in Cushing with his wife, Deborah.
This community event is hosted by the Cushing Public Library in anticipation of the 24th Annual Camden Conference: “The Challenges of Asia,” February 18-20, 2011. For more information on this event, please call the Library directly at 207-354-7212.
The Camden Conference is a nonprofit, non-partisan educational organization whose mission is to foster informed discourse on world affairs through year-round community events, public and student engagement, and an annual weekend Conference featuring distinguished speakers focusing on a central theme related to U.S. foreign affairs. For more information, please visit www.camdenconference.org or call 236-1034.
Culture as a Dimension of Development: The Case of Bali, Indonesia
By Camden Conference | Jan 09, 2011
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(Courtesy of: Camden Conference)
The dimension of culture is vital in Asian history and development. When cultural traditions are ignored or undervalued, the results may bring outcomes not intended by experts or leaders directing economic or political planning. When appreciated as a fact of social life, culture may contribute powerfully to the analysis of what will succeed in an Asian setting.
Join cultural anthropologist Dr. Phil McKean for a discussion of modernization efforts in Bali, Indonesia, including the “green revolution” in the irrigated rice fields, and the growth of international “cultural tourism.” This event takes place on Sunday, January 16, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Cushing Public Library and is free and open to all.
Dr. McKean will explore how an appreciation of culture can bring a deeper understanding of the changes in Bali in the past several decades in such important areas as sustainable agriculture for growing populations, and the retention of local and regional identity in the face of global communications. He may even conjure some suggestions for future U.S. policy towards the societies of Asia.
Phil McKean has taught at Hampshire College, Brown and Udayana Universities, and Coastal Senior College. His Ph.D. is in Cultural Anthropology, based on his research in Bali. He lives in Cushing with his wife, Deborah.
This community event is hosted by the Cushing Public Library in anticipation of the 24th Annual Camden Conference: “The Challenges of Asia,” February 18-20, 2011. For more information on this event, please call the Library directly at 207-354-7212.
The Camden Conference is a nonprofit, non-partisan educational organization whose mission is to foster informed discourse on world affairs through year-round community events, public and student engagement, and an annual weekend Conference featuring distinguished speakers focusing on a central theme related to U.S. foreign affairs. For more information, please visit www.camdenconference.org or call 236-1034.
Showing posts with label Bali Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali Events. Show all posts
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Noisy, wet New Year in Bali
Noisy, wet New Year in Bali
The Jakarta Post, Denpasar | Mon, 01/03/2011 11:22 AM | Bali
Heavy rain and thunder on New Year’s Eve failed to stop Denpasar residents from celebrating the festivities by gathering with their families and lighting firecrackers.
The cracking sounds were heard incessantly across the city as children and adults enjoyed the mood.
“We joined the New Year euphoria with these few firecrackers we bought, and that’s what our neighbors did as well,” said Ketut Rika from Tabanan, who gathered with her family in the Sanglah area.
The sound of firecrackers stopped for a while as a downpour showered the capital around 9 p.m., but resumed as soon as the rain ceased and proceeded until dawn.
Culinary enthusiasts flocked to dozens of restaurants along Jl. Teuku Umar, one of the famed food centers in the downtown area.
“Having dinner together has been our routine agenda every New Year eve. Either we cook at home or go out to a restaurant,” mother of two Ni Wayan Herawati said while buying cakes at a bakery.
The festive New Year mood filled the air beginning Friday morning, especially at the Denpasar Festival, held in at the heart of the city.
Throngs of residents visited every booth presented at the festival while waiting for a cultural parade in the afternoon during the “Bid 2010’s Sun Farewell” event.
“This event successfully attracted residents, despite the poor weather. They were very enthusiastic to see the sun’s farewell ritual,” said festival steering committee member IGN Eddy Mulya.
Unlike previous festivals, this year saw a greater variety of traditional dance performances from all over the archipelago, including the Mandau dance from Kalimantan, Piring from Sumatra and Ronggeng from Betawi.
“We presented more traditional dances to attract visitors and appreciate the nation’s culture,” Eddy said.
As the cultural parade ended, a string of shows were presented to entertain visitors, ranging from Calon Arang, leather puppet performance and live music that lasted until the final seconds of 2010.
Some residents were stunned, and some laughed while observing photographs depicting memories of the capital in a photo exhibition held by the Denpasar Photographers Community in one booth at the festival.
Around 15 photos were displayed in frames in the “Beauty of Denpasar” exhibition, most of which were about the city’s cultures and natural beauty.
Among the cultural theme photos was one displaying the Ogoh-ogoh festival held on the Hindu’s Day of Silence, as well as another depicting the annual Omed-omedan ritual.
Another photo displayed an offerings vendor resting against the wall of an old building in the heritage area of Jl. Gajah Mada. The photo was framed in a tin and equipped with a light bulb.
The Lingkar and Lubang Jarum communities exhibited their photos in a unique way, including black and white pictures hung like laundry.
Dozens of other photos were inserted in plastic bags filled with water, resembling ornamental fish usually sold in plastics, giving the photos a dome-shaped effect.
The photographers recorded the city’s daily hustle and bustle, such as vendors in traditional markets and children playing on public fields.
Bali police chief Insp. Gen. Hadiatmoko stated that the New Year’s Eve celebration in Bali went smoothly with only minor security disturbances. “Several crimes indeed took place, yet the number of crimes was minuscule compared to the nearly four million inhabitants of the island. Generally speaking, we had a very safe and peaceful New Year’s Eve celebration,” he said Sunday after giving a report through a teleconference facility to the Indonesia National Police chief.
Bali Police recorded 19 cases of criminal activity on the night of the celebration, leaving eight people dead and 11 severely injured.
The Jakarta Post, Denpasar | Mon, 01/03/2011 11:22 AM | Bali
Heavy rain and thunder on New Year’s Eve failed to stop Denpasar residents from celebrating the festivities by gathering with their families and lighting firecrackers.
The cracking sounds were heard incessantly across the city as children and adults enjoyed the mood.
“We joined the New Year euphoria with these few firecrackers we bought, and that’s what our neighbors did as well,” said Ketut Rika from Tabanan, who gathered with her family in the Sanglah area.
The sound of firecrackers stopped for a while as a downpour showered the capital around 9 p.m., but resumed as soon as the rain ceased and proceeded until dawn.
Culinary enthusiasts flocked to dozens of restaurants along Jl. Teuku Umar, one of the famed food centers in the downtown area.
“Having dinner together has been our routine agenda every New Year eve. Either we cook at home or go out to a restaurant,” mother of two Ni Wayan Herawati said while buying cakes at a bakery.
The festive New Year mood filled the air beginning Friday morning, especially at the Denpasar Festival, held in at the heart of the city.
Throngs of residents visited every booth presented at the festival while waiting for a cultural parade in the afternoon during the “Bid 2010’s Sun Farewell” event.
“This event successfully attracted residents, despite the poor weather. They were very enthusiastic to see the sun’s farewell ritual,” said festival steering committee member IGN Eddy Mulya.
Unlike previous festivals, this year saw a greater variety of traditional dance performances from all over the archipelago, including the Mandau dance from Kalimantan, Piring from Sumatra and Ronggeng from Betawi.
“We presented more traditional dances to attract visitors and appreciate the nation’s culture,” Eddy said.
As the cultural parade ended, a string of shows were presented to entertain visitors, ranging from Calon Arang, leather puppet performance and live music that lasted until the final seconds of 2010.
Some residents were stunned, and some laughed while observing photographs depicting memories of the capital in a photo exhibition held by the Denpasar Photographers Community in one booth at the festival.
Around 15 photos were displayed in frames in the “Beauty of Denpasar” exhibition, most of which were about the city’s cultures and natural beauty.
Among the cultural theme photos was one displaying the Ogoh-ogoh festival held on the Hindu’s Day of Silence, as well as another depicting the annual Omed-omedan ritual.
Another photo displayed an offerings vendor resting against the wall of an old building in the heritage area of Jl. Gajah Mada. The photo was framed in a tin and equipped with a light bulb.
The Lingkar and Lubang Jarum communities exhibited their photos in a unique way, including black and white pictures hung like laundry.
Dozens of other photos were inserted in plastic bags filled with water, resembling ornamental fish usually sold in plastics, giving the photos a dome-shaped effect.
The photographers recorded the city’s daily hustle and bustle, such as vendors in traditional markets and children playing on public fields.
Bali police chief Insp. Gen. Hadiatmoko stated that the New Year’s Eve celebration in Bali went smoothly with only minor security disturbances. “Several crimes indeed took place, yet the number of crimes was minuscule compared to the nearly four million inhabitants of the island. Generally speaking, we had a very safe and peaceful New Year’s Eve celebration,” he said Sunday after giving a report through a teleconference facility to the Indonesia National Police chief.
Bali Police recorded 19 cases of criminal activity on the night of the celebration, leaving eight people dead and 11 severely injured.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Bali hosts 6th Indonesian Palm Oil Conference
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Thu, 12/02/2010 3:21 PM | Business
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Bali was to host a two-day national conference on palm oil in Nusa Dua, starting Thursday.
The so-named Indonesian Palm Oil Conference, this year themed “Sustainable Palm Oil: Benefit to the Socio-Economic Development”, the sixth since 2005, will discuss issues of sustainable oil plantation, price prediction for the short and long term as well as market challenges.
Mona Surya, the conference's committee chairman, said the number of participants this year would be 1,000, up from 872 participants in 2009.
Mona said that among those participants were representatives of 24 countries, including Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Japan, China, Rusia, Thailand and the United States.
“People support this program because Indonesia is now the biggest crude palm oil producer in the world,” Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association chairman Joefly J Bahroeny said as quoted by Kontan.co.id business news portal.
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Bali was to host a two-day national conference on palm oil in Nusa Dua, starting Thursday.
The so-named Indonesian Palm Oil Conference, this year themed “Sustainable Palm Oil: Benefit to the Socio-Economic Development”, the sixth since 2005, will discuss issues of sustainable oil plantation, price prediction for the short and long term as well as market challenges.
Mona Surya, the conference's committee chairman, said the number of participants this year would be 1,000, up from 872 participants in 2009.
Mona said that among those participants were representatives of 24 countries, including Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Japan, China, Rusia, Thailand and the United States.
“People support this program because Indonesia is now the biggest crude palm oil producer in the world,” Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association chairman Joefly J Bahroeny said as quoted by Kontan.co.id business news portal.
Monday, November 29, 2010
A new reality TV series called "The Island Trader" to be filmed on locations in Europe and southeast Asia that's looking for Bali cast members.
Gallery owner seeking cast for reality series
Monday, November 29, 2010
What do you get when the "The Antique Road Show" meets "Fantasy Island"?
A new reality TV series called "The Island Trader" to be filmed on locations in Europe and southeast Asia that's looking for cast members.
Rich Mutschler owns the Galleons Lost artifact gallery on King Street.
Rich Mutschler, the founder of Voyager International Inc. and the director of its first retail store, Galleons Lost, an authentic artifact gallery at 165 King St., will be featured in pilot episodes of the series billing itself as "where dreams come true."
In January 2011, the crew led by Mutschler will be shooting in Bali. Producers are seeking adult participants interested in taking part in this pilot and traveling with the crew on a trading and cultural expedition to Bali.
Mutschler and cast members will visit different locations all over the world, but most of the scenes in the pilot will be shot at Mutschler's personal trade and cultural headquarters, the Casa Rosa Trade and Cultural Center, shadowed by ancient volcanoes on the mystic island of Bali.
"Right now, the crew is concentrating on the 'teaser,' the pilot and general considerations for the general production," said Mutschler, who also will host the show.
In each episode, Mutschler will lead his group of art and antiquity collectors on a quest to acquire rare cultural- and treasure-related items from Europe to the Spice Islands of Indonesia.
He will use years of expertise in the ethnographic- and treasure-related fields to reveal the stories behind the history of selected artifacts as expedition participants wonder in awe over the allure and value of their acquisitions.
Mutschler said the show is shopping for a sponsoring network.
Founded in 1985 by Mutschler, Voyager International Inc. is an international corporation that trades ethnographic art and investment and museum-quality maritime treasure items. It selected Charleston to open its first retail store last April.
The gallery offers the "Treasure of the Island Kings" collection, authentic artifacts and rare objects from the spice routes to China dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
To participate in the pilot or the expedition, call 577-3862 or 561-373-0618 or go to www.voyagerinternationalus.com.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Kuta launches weekly car-free period
Desy Nurhayati, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar | Mon, 11/29/2010 11:41 AM | Bali
Jl. Legian was visibly different on Saturday night as tourists and locals roamed freely during the first ever car-free period along the street, which usually has bumper to bumper traffic.
Visitors were seen walking and gathering at the crowded night spot as the area was free of traffic and pollution from cars and motorcycles.
Jl. Legian, and Kuta in general, is known for its notorious traffic. The gridlock is worst on Saturday night when youths from Denpasar and Badung, as well as tourists, flock to the world-famous strip to taste its colorful nightlife.
From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the street was closed to motorized vehicles from Patik Jelantik junction, all the way down to the Bemo Corner junction.
Motorists were instructed to take an alternative route or park at the parking area in Patih Jelantik.
Among those joining the crowd were a group of 50 people from the Samas cycling club from Denpasar and Badung.
They gathered at their meeting point, the Ground Zero monument, to start an unusual night trip by bicycle around the area.
“We’re here to enjoy the different ambience in the street. This is phenomenal,” Samas Denpasar chairman Endra Datta said.
“Who would have thought that the most crowded street in Bali would be closed to vehicles,” he added.
Cyclists hailed the program as “extraordinary” and said they expected it to be a regular occurrence every Saturday night.
“We fully support this program. This area should be free of vehicles and should be dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists,” Samas Badung chairman I Made Darwi added.
He said it would be better if the vehicle-free area was expanded to other crowded streets in Kuta, referring to Kuta’s 1997 no-parking zone policy, which prohibited motorists from parking cars in several designated roads in Kuta.
The policy failed because it lacked public support. “We expect the public, tourists and residents in this area to support this new policy. This could be the start of a new, greener Kuta.”
Locals and foreign tourists also expressed pleasure with the vehiclefree zone.
“This is good. We can walk safely without cars and motorcycles around us,” Dutch tourist Ad Verhoeven, who walked around the Ground Zero monument with friends, said.
Some tourists said they were surprised, adding that they didn’t know why the road was closed.
Kristin Halvorsen from Norway said a police offi cer stopped her scooter at the junction of Jl. Legian.
“I thought there was a bomb threat or something. I was on my way from Seminyak to Poppies,” she said, laughing.
“It is good that they have this kind of activity, especially if it is for an environmental purpose makes tourists feel more comfortable and safe,” she said.
Kuta Police officers and pecalang (traditional Bali guards) were seen monitoring the street.
Kuta Police chief Adj. Comr. I Gede Ganefo said the activity was aimed at easing traffic gridlock in the tourist hub.
“We will conduct a car-free period every Saturday night in this area and we will continue to evaluate it to avoid any problems,” he said.
Jl. Legian was visibly different on Saturday night as tourists and locals roamed freely during the first ever car-free period along the street, which usually has bumper to bumper traffic.
Visitors were seen walking and gathering at the crowded night spot as the area was free of traffic and pollution from cars and motorcycles.
Jl. Legian, and Kuta in general, is known for its notorious traffic. The gridlock is worst on Saturday night when youths from Denpasar and Badung, as well as tourists, flock to the world-famous strip to taste its colorful nightlife.
From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the street was closed to motorized vehicles from Patik Jelantik junction, all the way down to the Bemo Corner junction.
Motorists were instructed to take an alternative route or park at the parking area in Patih Jelantik.
Among those joining the crowd were a group of 50 people from the Samas cycling club from Denpasar and Badung.
They gathered at their meeting point, the Ground Zero monument, to start an unusual night trip by bicycle around the area.
“We’re here to enjoy the different ambience in the street. This is phenomenal,” Samas Denpasar chairman Endra Datta said.
“Who would have thought that the most crowded street in Bali would be closed to vehicles,” he added.
Cyclists hailed the program as “extraordinary” and said they expected it to be a regular occurrence every Saturday night.
“We fully support this program. This area should be free of vehicles and should be dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists,” Samas Badung chairman I Made Darwi added.
He said it would be better if the vehicle-free area was expanded to other crowded streets in Kuta, referring to Kuta’s 1997 no-parking zone policy, which prohibited motorists from parking cars in several designated roads in Kuta.
The policy failed because it lacked public support. “We expect the public, tourists and residents in this area to support this new policy. This could be the start of a new, greener Kuta.”
Locals and foreign tourists also expressed pleasure with the vehiclefree zone.
“This is good. We can walk safely without cars and motorcycles around us,” Dutch tourist Ad Verhoeven, who walked around the Ground Zero monument with friends, said.
Some tourists said they were surprised, adding that they didn’t know why the road was closed.
Kristin Halvorsen from Norway said a police offi cer stopped her scooter at the junction of Jl. Legian.
“I thought there was a bomb threat or something. I was on my way from Seminyak to Poppies,” she said, laughing.
“It is good that they have this kind of activity, especially if it is for an environmental purpose makes tourists feel more comfortable and safe,” she said.
Kuta Police officers and pecalang (traditional Bali guards) were seen monitoring the street.
Kuta Police chief Adj. Comr. I Gede Ganefo said the activity was aimed at easing traffic gridlock in the tourist hub.
“We will conduct a car-free period every Saturday night in this area and we will continue to evaluate it to avoid any problems,” he said.
Friday, November 19, 2010
World antivirus vendors gather in Bali
The Jakarta Post | Fri, 11/19/2010 9:27 AM | National
JAKARTA: Antivirus vendors from all over the world gathered in Nusa Dua, Bali, for a conference starting Thursday to discuss malware.
Alfons Tanujaya, from vaksin.com, the conference organizing committee, said the 2010 conference attracted 150 participants from all over the world.
The annual conference, called AVAR for Association of Anti-Virus Asia Researchers, gets its main sponsorship from ESET, an antivirus vendor from Slovakia. ESET sent eight antivirus experts to the event, tempointeraktif.com reported on Thursday.
Alfons said AVAR was mainly an association of antivirus vendors in Asia Pacific, but it had grown and the 13th conference had attracted participants from countries outside Asia Pacific.
This is the first time Indonesia has hosted the AVAR conference, Alfons said. The previous 12 were held in places like Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Australia and China. — JP
JAKARTA: Antivirus vendors from all over the world gathered in Nusa Dua, Bali, for a conference starting Thursday to discuss malware.
Alfons Tanujaya, from vaksin.com, the conference organizing committee, said the 2010 conference attracted 150 participants from all over the world.
The annual conference, called AVAR for Association of Anti-Virus Asia Researchers, gets its main sponsorship from ESET, an antivirus vendor from Slovakia. ESET sent eight antivirus experts to the event, tempointeraktif.com reported on Thursday.
Alfons said AVAR was mainly an association of antivirus vendors in Asia Pacific, but it had grown and the 13th conference had attracted participants from countries outside Asia Pacific.
This is the first time Indonesia has hosted the AVAR conference, Alfons said. The previous 12 were held in places like Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Australia and China. — JP
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, Announced as 2011 Global Spa
Summit Platinum Sponsor
With Summit Set for Bali Next May, Partnership Shines Spotlight on Indonesia’s Ancient, and Rapidly-Growing, Spa and Wellness Culture
Quote startWe’re delighted that senior executives of spa companies and associations from across the globe have chosen beautiful Bali as their venue to convene the 2011 Global Spa Summit.Quote end
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2010
The Global Spa Summit (GSS), the premier annual event for spa and wellness industry executives, today announced that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, has joined as a Platinum sponsor. The GSS and the Ministry will work together to promote the growth of the worldwide spa and wellness industries, and to shine a global spotlight on Bali’s traditional - and fast developing, modern - spa culture.
The Summit travels to Asia for the first time in its five-year history in 2011 (a market of 4.1 billion people, or 60% of the world’s population). The Summit agenda will explore the diverse spa markets within the “Asia-Pacific umbrella,” the fastest-growing spa economy in the world.
“We’re delighted that senior executives of spa companies and associations from across the globe have chosen beautiful Bali as their venue to convene the 2011 Global Spa Summit,” said Jero Wacik, Minister of Culture and Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia. “And I’m convinced that Indonesia, with its long history of traditional herbal medicine, spiritual meditation, massage and other healing arts is a strong representative of the best of spa tradition.”
“While we were courted by numerous extraordinary destinations across Asia, last year’s Summit delegates overwhelmingly indicated that their first choice was Bali,” said Pete Ellis, Chairman of the Board of the GSS. “I want to thank the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their strong support of the Summit, and for preparing a warm welcome to the hundreds of industry leaders that will gather there next spring.”
The Balinese Spa Scene:
Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands consisting of many distinct ethnic and cultural groups, offers a wealth of indigenous, centuries-old spa and wellness traditions. And Bali, with its unique spa culture dating back to the 15th century, is where the most varied spa and wellness centers can be found: from modest, open-air wooden structures to award-winning, super-modern luxury spa resorts.
Bali (expected to attract 2.5 million leisure visitors in 2010), has been named the “Asian Spa Capital” twice in the last five years , and was also honored as the “Best Island in the World” by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2010. Beyond establishing itself as a world “spa capital,” Bali is renowned for its sophisticated art forms, including dance, painting, music, sculpture, etc. As with each Summit, delegates will be immersed in the local cultural and spa scene.
The Global Spa Summit will take place from May 15-18, 2011 (with pre- and post-trips to various spas in Bali planned). The specific venue for the 2011 Summit in Bali will be announced in upcoming weeks.
Registration has opened, and can be accessed here: http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=7b1d0897-311b-404c-9e4e-cf14c664eb9a
For further information about registration/sponsorship opportunities, contact: info (at) globalspasummit (dot) org or visit: http://www.globalspasummit.org
Press inquiries: contact Beth McGroarty at beth (at) rbicom (dot) com or +1 213 300 0107
About Global Spa Summit: The Global Spa Summit is an annual event that attracts top-level executives and leaders from around the world with interest in the spa and wellness industries. Delegates from diverse sectors including hospitality, investment, finance, real estate, medicine, manufacturing, technology, consulting, product, tourism and other related industries attend this intimate, high-level gathering focused on advancing the spa and wellness sectors. With record attendance in 2010, the Global Spa Summit delegation in Istanbul Turkey represented 40 different countries, from all continents.
With Summit Set for Bali Next May, Partnership Shines Spotlight on Indonesia’s Ancient, and Rapidly-Growing, Spa and Wellness Culture
Quote startWe’re delighted that senior executives of spa companies and associations from across the globe have chosen beautiful Bali as their venue to convene the 2011 Global Spa Summit.Quote end
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2010
The Global Spa Summit (GSS), the premier annual event for spa and wellness industry executives, today announced that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, has joined as a Platinum sponsor. The GSS and the Ministry will work together to promote the growth of the worldwide spa and wellness industries, and to shine a global spotlight on Bali’s traditional - and fast developing, modern - spa culture.
The Summit travels to Asia for the first time in its five-year history in 2011 (a market of 4.1 billion people, or 60% of the world’s population). The Summit agenda will explore the diverse spa markets within the “Asia-Pacific umbrella,” the fastest-growing spa economy in the world.
“We’re delighted that senior executives of spa companies and associations from across the globe have chosen beautiful Bali as their venue to convene the 2011 Global Spa Summit,” said Jero Wacik, Minister of Culture and Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia. “And I’m convinced that Indonesia, with its long history of traditional herbal medicine, spiritual meditation, massage and other healing arts is a strong representative of the best of spa tradition.”
“While we were courted by numerous extraordinary destinations across Asia, last year’s Summit delegates overwhelmingly indicated that their first choice was Bali,” said Pete Ellis, Chairman of the Board of the GSS. “I want to thank the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their strong support of the Summit, and for preparing a warm welcome to the hundreds of industry leaders that will gather there next spring.”
The Balinese Spa Scene:
Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands consisting of many distinct ethnic and cultural groups, offers a wealth of indigenous, centuries-old spa and wellness traditions. And Bali, with its unique spa culture dating back to the 15th century, is where the most varied spa and wellness centers can be found: from modest, open-air wooden structures to award-winning, super-modern luxury spa resorts.
Bali (expected to attract 2.5 million leisure visitors in 2010), has been named the “Asian Spa Capital” twice in the last five years , and was also honored as the “Best Island in the World” by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2010. Beyond establishing itself as a world “spa capital,” Bali is renowned for its sophisticated art forms, including dance, painting, music, sculpture, etc. As with each Summit, delegates will be immersed in the local cultural and spa scene.
The Global Spa Summit will take place from May 15-18, 2011 (with pre- and post-trips to various spas in Bali planned). The specific venue for the 2011 Summit in Bali will be announced in upcoming weeks.
Registration has opened, and can be accessed here: http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=7b1d0897-311b-404c-9e4e-cf14c664eb9a
For further information about registration/sponsorship opportunities, contact: info (at) globalspasummit (dot) org or visit: http://www.globalspasummit.org
Press inquiries: contact Beth McGroarty at beth (at) rbicom (dot) com or +1 213 300 0107
About Global Spa Summit: The Global Spa Summit is an annual event that attracts top-level executives and leaders from around the world with interest in the spa and wellness industries. Delegates from diverse sectors including hospitality, investment, finance, real estate, medicine, manufacturing, technology, consulting, product, tourism and other related industries attend this intimate, high-level gathering focused on advancing the spa and wellness sectors. With record attendance in 2010, the Global Spa Summit delegation in Istanbul Turkey represented 40 different countries, from all continents.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Bali beckons 'literary tourists
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival offers culture in a paradise
By JEFF KINGSTON
Special to The Japan Times
Ubud, an enchanting town in tropical Bali's undulating hills, has arrived with panache on the global literary scene.
News photo
Driving force: Janet de Neefe.
Judging from this year's splendid 2010 Writers & Readers Festival, it would be worth blocking out Oct. 5-9, 2011 for some top-class literary tourism. The 2011 theme is "Nanduring karang awak": Cultivate the land within" — a line from an old Balinese poem. Attendees will be encouraged to explore the great global commons of mind and heart in just the spot to do so with stunning views of Mount Agung.
In the wake of the Bali terrorist bombings in 2002, which left locals scarred and tourists scared, Janet de Neefe, a long-term Ubudian, decided to try to transform a disaster into an opportunity. Mix a bit of paradise and lavish creature comforts, add a dash of cultural magic, stir with persistence and presto . . . Ubud has become one of the top literary festivals in the world.
Now in the top six of such festivals, according to Harper's Bazaar, Ubud attracts an impressive array of writers from around the globe and draws devoted pilgrims in ever-greater numbers.
For writers, the call to duty in idyllic Ubud is almost as hard to resist as it is for the growing audiences of readers.
Booker Prize-winner Ann Enright ("The Gathering"; 2007) admitted it was hard to tear herself away from her home in cold and rainy Dublin, but she was rewarded with rapt audiences eager to imbibe her thoughts about her books, writing and the human condition.
Among the others who joined her in Ubud this year was self-styled "faction" writer Tash Aw, the Malaysian author of "Harmony Silk Factory" (2006) and "Map of the Invisible World" (2010); as well as Christos Tsiolkas, the controversial Greek-Australian author of "The Slap" (2009), who defended his use of vulgarity, arguing that critics are guilty of class bias and that he doesn't just write for the privileged.
But writers beware, this is no laid-back lotus-eating holiday, as the organizers have them — young or old, famous or not yet so — performing yeoman's work on panels and in individual sessions.
Despite the demanding schedule, by all accounts it's an energizing experience as there is so much interaction between writers and with readers in a variety of settings. Perhaps the most enjoyable is over dinners and drinks at places ranging from Ubud's swankiest venues to some of its legendary watering holes such as Naughty Nurni's, as famous for its dry Martinis as its succulent ribs.
And what a feast it was this year, with 135 writers from 27 countries spread out over 183 panels and workshops with 37 special events organized around the theme of "Bhinneka Tunggai Ika: Harmony in Diversity." One of the highlights was the increased attendance of Indonesians and the chance for readers to discover the work of many Indonesian writers.
Readers have an opportunity to meet their favorite writers and discover new favorites in an intimate setting that maximizes interaction and closes the chasm that often separates artists from their audiences. The venues are cozy, often bursting, but relaxed and friendly, creating a wonderful festival vibe where interaction and exchanges flow easily and informally.
Having endured the rigors, backstabbing and networking of academic conferences, it was uplifting for this correspondent to discover that large gatherings of intellectually curious people can be so exhilarating and exuberant. Instead of moody prima donnas, noses to the heavens, minds in the clouds, the literary stars come across as down-to-earth people who muck in with undisguised joy. Maybe it's something about being in Bali, where everyone can leave all their metaphorical baggage behind and rediscover something precious as they unwind and reorient.
It is 25 years since my first visit to Ubud, and today there are only a few traces of what was then a simple, unhurried, tranquil artists' village of unpaved roads lurking under vast canopies of greenery and spartan accommodations nestled in terraced rice fields.
Yet the transformed Ubud remains enchanting, and weary visitors can now enjoy far more pampering and tastier grazing options. But old Ubud hands can't stay away from the roast suckling pig served at Ibu Oka's in the center of town, across from the palace. Same great food, same low prices, but now this overgrown shack has added real tables and chairs on its crowded terrace — a comfortable upgrade that detracts nothing from the scruffy ambiance.
The new Ubud boasts a slew of five-star hotels, including the plush Aman and Four Seasons that help support the festival and offer special packages. For those with tighter budgets, there is a range of options from pensions to excellent hotels at reasonable rates, many of which can be found on the festival website.
Organizers have transformed this festival from its original shoestring operation to one that boasts significant corporate sponsorship, perhaps most abundantly evident in the ubiquitous Citibank hospitality vans and banners fluttering all over town. Seldom does corporate social responsibility look so commendable as it does at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.
Janet de Neefe, the Australian-born founder of the festival, married a Balinese and raised a family in Ubud while opening two restaurants and a cooking school. It is amazing that she has enough energy and enthusiasm to organize this festival and also answer questions from the press.
What were your goals when you established the festival, and to what extent have you achieved them?
From the start, our aim was for the festival to be a bonus to the people Bali, both economically and educationally, and also to encourage understanding through literature and cross-cultural exchange. As well, we wanted to promote an awareness of Indonesian literature to our international audience and create opportunities for local writers while providing ongoing inspiration to the youth of Indonesia.
I believe we have achieved most of these goals but it's a work in progress.
My focus now is to start translating Indonesian literature to reach a wider audience, and I am already speaking to local publishers.
What are the benefits for Bali and Ubud?
Clearly there are economic benefits. Ubud is a much busier place during the festival, and everyone can see that. The festival has also placed Ubud on the global literary circuit, and it is now a name associated with the literary arts. Bali is no longer only known for its Kuta beaches and beer, but for Ubud, culture and books.
How has the festival evolved, and what do you think needs to improve?
The festival has grown rapidly. I think the sheer location of Ubud and the hospitality of the local community is a part of that success. I would still like to see Indonesians more integrated in the program, between the writers and readers. It's really a confidence issue and we are trying to bridge that gap. I would also like to see more events in Denpasar (Bali) and other parts of Indonesia. Next year I am hoping to start an Emerging Writers Festival in Denpasar purely for Indonesians.
How do you select writers?
We use our theme to guide us and I focused on that more closely than ever this year. For Indonesians, we have an Indonesian curatorial team who read and select work. This year we had more submissions than ever.
How have you been so successful in lining up so many sponsors?
I guess we are irresistible! Just joking! As you can imagine, I am truly passionate about this event and spend a lot of time meeting corporate sponsors who eventually heed my pleas! Seven years down the track, the support of sponsors is a testimony to our professionalism and integrity. We are here to stay and they know it.
Citibank, for example, sees our worth as global cultural players and we are happy to be associated with them. Our generous local sponsors support us because my husband, Ketut, is from Ubud and we both have a solid reputation in the community, something you can't buy! We have owned businesses here for more than 20 years and employ many of the local sponsors' children. We are one big family.
There were no Japanese writers or readers at the festival. Is it hard to identify and attract Japanese authors? Do you do anything to promote the festival in Japan?
I have often tried to secure Japanese writers, but to no avail. We nearly had one a few years ago, but she pulled out at the last minute. I just don't seem to get anywhere and even the publishers can't seem to help me. I wrote to a Japanese publisher last week so fingers crossed, but I wonder if language is the issue. I will keep trying because we have a large Japanese expatriate community here. Sadly I don't have any media links in Japan.
Since this interview, the promising young Japanese author Mariko Nagai, author of "Georgic Stories" (2010), has accepted an invitation and will attend the 2011 festival.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
We all love a good wedding and where better than in Bali?
Friday, 12 November 2010
We all love a good wedding, the church, the flowers, the bride’s mother crying, the bridesmaids and all the pomp and ceremony, and of course the BIG party afterwards, but increasing Aussie couples are eschewing the traditional Aussie wedding and going overseas for their wedding, nowhere more so than to Bali, where Bali Weddings International is the market leader in superb Bali weddings.
Katrina Simorangkir, the Australia owner of Bali Wedding International and its sister company Bali Villa Weddings and Events told me during my recent visit to Bali that she established Bali Weddings International over 16 years ago with the specific objective of assisting foreign couples who choose to be married in Bali, offering service that could be relied upon to ensure perfect preparation and co-ordination of every aspect of their wedding arrangements.
She also said that Bali Weddings International is a member of the Association of Wedding Professionals International and has been for a number of years now, giving it global recognition and the most professional wedding company in Bali and while I was not able to attend a wedding Katrina took me to some awesome wedding locations including a stunning clifftop wedding chapel location and the Batu Karang Resort on Lembongan Island run by another Aussie and a superb wedding location, of course available through Bali Weddings International!
With Katrina offering awesome beach weddings, spectacular spa experiences and private villa weddings, with exclusive access to some Bali’s most fabulous and well-known private villas, I was surprised to hear from Katrina that it is now most nationalities of the world can now be legally and properly married on the beautiful island of Bali, with Bali Weddings International owned and operated by an Australian Citizen and married to an Indonesian, giving the business a truly Australian, international and Balinese flavour.
With the business having operated for over 16 years, it comes as no surprise that Katrina and her team have successfully arranged thousands of absolutely stunning wedding ceremonies and receptions, with the Bali Weddings International team having become globally recognised for fastidious attention to detail and the highest level of personal service and assistance to every single couple.
With western and local wedding and event consultants Bali Weddings International ensures that national, international and local idiosyncrasies, customs and requirement are more than satisfied to ensure that every wedding goes without a hitch, ensuring smooth communications and a perfect understanding of the bride’s and groom’s needs, with again that fastidious attention to the smallest details
Just imagine how easy and pain free it is getting Katrina and her team to arrange a wedding as they take care of every single detail, from the church and government authorities, photographers, florists, musicians, entertainers, caterers, transport, travel, hotels, transfers, and so much more for just two or for large groups – just awesome – allowing the whole wedding party to not only relax and enjoy the day, but also really enjoy their visit to Bali.
To join me on my tour of some of Bali Weddings International’s amazing wedding locations and also to meet Katrina Simorangkir and her what she had to say about her fantastic business, click on the video below: -
While as I said, unfortunately I could not attend or even get sneak peak at a wedding while in Bali, Katrina kindly let me have this video which gives an insight into a stunning Australian wedding she arranged in Bali – to see and hear more click on the video below: -
For more information on the fabulous Bali Weddings International visit www.baliweddingsinternational.com and for Bali Villa Weddings and Events, visit www.balivillaweddings.com.
Please continue with me over the next two weeks as I continue my amazing journey through Indonesia and Bali, discovering fabulous Indonesia and Bali product, not only in articles hot from the destinations, but also amazing on location videos – for the two next weeks starting last Monday 8 November on eTB and eTBTV go on location from Indonesia and Bali brought to you by Garuda Indonesia and Garuda Orient Holidays.
John Alwyn-Jones reporting for e-Travel Blackboard and e-Travel Blackboard TV on location from Indonesia
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/111169/we-all-love-a-good-wedding-and-where-better-than-in-bali
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Kuta Karnival Underway in Bali, Indonesia
On Wednesday night the Kuta Karnival was opened by a representative from Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, at Kuta Beach.
[Titin Sukarya, Expert Staff of Indonesia Minister of Culture & Tourism]:
"In line with the theme of Kuta Karnival this year, ‘Heal the World’, the minister of culture and tourism wants to deliver the message: ‘continue to improve services for tourists, by encouraging the creation of a beautiful environment.’"
The Kuta Karnival presents a variety of attractions ranging from music, beach games and a parade, to art shows and culinary culture.
A candlelight procession was held to mark the opening of the event.
In accordance with the carnival theme, a group of spiritual communities lit candles together in an effort to purify the universe by forming letters with candles.
The carnival runs through Sunday.
NTD News, Bali, Indonesia.
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2010-10-01/076704476077.html
[Titin Sukarya, Expert Staff of Indonesia Minister of Culture & Tourism]:
"In line with the theme of Kuta Karnival this year, ‘Heal the World’, the minister of culture and tourism wants to deliver the message: ‘continue to improve services for tourists, by encouraging the creation of a beautiful environment.’"
The Kuta Karnival presents a variety of attractions ranging from music, beach games and a parade, to art shows and culinary culture.
A candlelight procession was held to mark the opening of the event.
In accordance with the carnival theme, a group of spiritual communities lit candles together in an effort to purify the universe by forming letters with candles.
The carnival runs through Sunday.
NTD News, Bali, Indonesia.
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2010-10-01/076704476077.html
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ubud Writers Event Draws 135 writers form 27 countries
We are almost there! 135 writers from 27 countries will converge in the village of Ubud for our 7th Festival. We can’t wait for it to begin. Some vital last minute things to let you in on before the fun begins ...
There is limited transport available to some Special Events and Workshops. Register your intention to use the transport at the Transport Information Desk opposite Indus. Be prepared to use your own, get a driver, hire a car, all the venues are well known so ask around and get a map.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?
Come to the grand table and indulge in the very best of Balinese food with an intimate three-course dinner presented by Janet De Neefe. Take your seat at the literary dinner of the year and dine with the festival’s hottest stars while De Neefe shares the pinnacles of her food experience from over 20 years in Bali, served with matching wines. Watch the sun set over the ricefields, breathe in the balmy tropics and make friends with the Festivals finest guests. Louis De Bernières, Anne Enright, William Dalrymple, Nam Le, Tabish Khair, Dede Oetomo, Noor Huda Ismail, Suad Amiry, Kris Saknussem, Ali Eteraz, Hande Altayli, Tony Maniaty, Pauline Nguyen and Mark Jensen.
Seats strictly limited !
7.00pm FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER
Honeymoon Guesthouse Jalan Bisma
Rp 3 million | AU $360
Book Club Breakfast- Louis De Bernières
SATURDAY 09:00 - 10:30 | Three Monkeys
The Ubud Book Club presents the first of the annual breakfast events with that darling of reading groups all over the world, Louis de Bernières, as they discuss his latest novel, Notwithstanding: Stories from an English Village.
Rp 200,000 : AU$25
Book Club Breakfast- Cate Kennedy
SUNDAY 09:00 - 10:30 | Three Monkeys
Sunday morning blues? Cate Kennedy and the Ubud Book Club have just the thing. One of Australia’s finest short story writers and travel writers, Cate’s recent novel, The World Beneath. gets the book club treatment.
Rp 200,000 : AU$25
WORKSHOP
Apples Are Not Oranges: The Fine Art of Reviewing- Sian Prior
THURSDAY 09:30 - 12:30
Most culture vultures depend on well-informed critics. So what are the vital ingredients of an engaging, authoritative arts critique? And how do you avoid the trap of comparing apples with oranges? In this practical three-hour workshop learn how to compress facts, context and evaluation into pithy and persuasive reviews
PERFORMANCE
Tolstoys Wife
Saturday, 9 October | 7.30PM | Amandari
Jennifer Claire’s sold out performance in 2009 returns for her final Festival performance her solo show Tolstoy’s Wife. Be transported back to 1850 St Petersburg, as a woman relives her life with one of the world’s most renowned writers. Taken from the diaries of Countess Tolstoy.
Written and performed by Jennifer Claire.
Rp 300,000 : AU$35
CULTURAL WORKSHOP
Red Lantern Cooking Class Mark Jensen
Friday, 8 October | 10:00 - 13:00 | Mozaic Restaurant
Join chef Mark Jensen from Sydney’s legendary Red Lantern restaurant for an intimate cooking class where you can learn the secrets to his award-winning contemporary Vietnamese recipes. Held in the exclusive surrounds of Mozaic’s private workshop / dining room.
Rp 500,000 : AU$63
FREE CULTURAL PROGRAM
Agnihorta: Pray for the Universe
Wednesday, 6 October | 20:00 - on | Second Honeymoon
Spiritualists will perform the ancient ritual of Agnihotra to pray for the universe as well as for the success of the Festival. A beautiful ceremony involving a consecrated fire, beautiful offering and sacred chanting, Agnihotra was initially a Vedic ritual carried out by Hindu followers. Nowadays it has transformed into a non-sectarian ritual for the healing and purification of the universe. All are welcome to attend this free event. Heal the Masses
Wednesday, 6 October | 11:00 - on | Wantilan Ubud
Famed traditional healer Jro Mangku Made Subagia, SH M.Phil., and his senior disciples at Siwa Agung Jagadhita, will hold a mass healing session for local residents as well as international guests. His methods are based on Bali’s esoteric teachings on divine energy, which emphasise the importance of balancing spiritual awareness with physical fitness. Feel free to participate to have yourself checked for physical or spiritual related illnesses. All are welcome to attend this free event.
There is limited transport available to some Special Events and Workshops. Register your intention to use the transport at the Transport Information Desk opposite Indus. Be prepared to use your own, get a driver, hire a car, all the venues are well known so ask around and get a map.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?
Come to the grand table and indulge in the very best of Balinese food with an intimate three-course dinner presented by Janet De Neefe. Take your seat at the literary dinner of the year and dine with the festival’s hottest stars while De Neefe shares the pinnacles of her food experience from over 20 years in Bali, served with matching wines. Watch the sun set over the ricefields, breathe in the balmy tropics and make friends with the Festivals finest guests. Louis De Bernières, Anne Enright, William Dalrymple, Nam Le, Tabish Khair, Dede Oetomo, Noor Huda Ismail, Suad Amiry, Kris Saknussem, Ali Eteraz, Hande Altayli, Tony Maniaty, Pauline Nguyen and Mark Jensen.
Seats strictly limited !
7.00pm FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER
Honeymoon Guesthouse Jalan Bisma
Rp 3 million | AU $360
Book Club Breakfast- Louis De Bernières
SATURDAY 09:00 - 10:30 | Three Monkeys
The Ubud Book Club presents the first of the annual breakfast events with that darling of reading groups all over the world, Louis de Bernières, as they discuss his latest novel, Notwithstanding: Stories from an English Village.
Rp 200,000 : AU$25
Book Club Breakfast- Cate Kennedy
SUNDAY 09:00 - 10:30 | Three Monkeys
Sunday morning blues? Cate Kennedy and the Ubud Book Club have just the thing. One of Australia’s finest short story writers and travel writers, Cate’s recent novel, The World Beneath. gets the book club treatment.
Rp 200,000 : AU$25
WORKSHOP
Apples Are Not Oranges: The Fine Art of Reviewing- Sian Prior
THURSDAY 09:30 - 12:30
Most culture vultures depend on well-informed critics. So what are the vital ingredients of an engaging, authoritative arts critique? And how do you avoid the trap of comparing apples with oranges? In this practical three-hour workshop learn how to compress facts, context and evaluation into pithy and persuasive reviews
PERFORMANCE
Tolstoys Wife
Saturday, 9 October | 7.30PM | Amandari
Jennifer Claire’s sold out performance in 2009 returns for her final Festival performance her solo show Tolstoy’s Wife. Be transported back to 1850 St Petersburg, as a woman relives her life with one of the world’s most renowned writers. Taken from the diaries of Countess Tolstoy.
Written and performed by Jennifer Claire.
Rp 300,000 : AU$35
CULTURAL WORKSHOP
Red Lantern Cooking Class Mark Jensen
Friday, 8 October | 10:00 - 13:00 | Mozaic Restaurant
Join chef Mark Jensen from Sydney’s legendary Red Lantern restaurant for an intimate cooking class where you can learn the secrets to his award-winning contemporary Vietnamese recipes. Held in the exclusive surrounds of Mozaic’s private workshop / dining room.
Rp 500,000 : AU$63
FREE CULTURAL PROGRAM
Agnihorta: Pray for the Universe
Wednesday, 6 October | 20:00 - on | Second Honeymoon
Spiritualists will perform the ancient ritual of Agnihotra to pray for the universe as well as for the success of the Festival. A beautiful ceremony involving a consecrated fire, beautiful offering and sacred chanting, Agnihotra was initially a Vedic ritual carried out by Hindu followers. Nowadays it has transformed into a non-sectarian ritual for the healing and purification of the universe. All are welcome to attend this free event. Heal the Masses
Wednesday, 6 October | 11:00 - on | Wantilan Ubud
Famed traditional healer Jro Mangku Made Subagia, SH M.Phil., and his senior disciples at Siwa Agung Jagadhita, will hold a mass healing session for local residents as well as international guests. His methods are based on Bali’s esoteric teachings on divine energy, which emphasise the importance of balancing spiritual awareness with physical fitness. Feel free to participate to have yourself checked for physical or spiritual related illnesses. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Preview of Bali’s 8th Annual Kuta Karnival
The Kuta Karnival was first organized after the bombing tragedy in Bali, Indonesia back in October 2002.
It was part of an effort to rebuild Bali’s reputation.
[Morgan Made Suartha, Chairman, Kuta Karnival]:
"We would like to invite everyone to participate in this activity so that the world knows that Bali has a commitment to tourism development."
This year’s theme is "Heal the World."
Activities will be held along the beaches of Kuta and Legian.
Organizers hope the event will become something the people of Bali have a lot of pride towards, bringing together people from different backgrounds and social classes, making the event a success.
This year’s events will begin on September 29th and runs until October 3rd.
NTD News, Bali, Indonesia.
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2010-09-09/639134474308.html
It was part of an effort to rebuild Bali’s reputation.
[Morgan Made Suartha, Chairman, Kuta Karnival]:
"We would like to invite everyone to participate in this activity so that the world knows that Bali has a commitment to tourism development."
This year’s theme is "Heal the World."
Activities will be held along the beaches of Kuta and Legian.
Organizers hope the event will become something the people of Bali have a lot of pride towards, bringing together people from different backgrounds and social classes, making the event a success.
This year’s events will begin on September 29th and runs until October 3rd.
NTD News, Bali, Indonesia.
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_asia/2010-09-09/639134474308.html
Thursday, September 9, 2010
First Bali Theatre in the Park
BE there to witness Bali’s biggest theatrical stage performance when the curtain rises in the eclectic cultural hub of Ubud on October 9.
BE there to witness Bali’s biggest theatrical stage performance when the curtain rises in the eclectic cultural hub of Ubud on October 9.
Flight Centre is offering tickets to the first ever Bali Agung: The Legend of Balinese Goddesses, created and produced by an Australian theatrical team in collaboration with talented Balinese artists.
The unique theatre show, held at Bali Safari & Marine Park, features a cast of 150 dancers, musicians and performers, as well as 40 puppets and more than 30 animals with ten elephants.
Bali Agung is captures the essence of Balinese culture and is inspired by the legend of a local king Sri Jaya Pangus, who marries and fathers a child with a Chinese princess known to be the goddess of prosperity and fertility.
From just $149* per person, theatre goers get return hotel transfers, entrance to Bali Safari & Marine Park, a Bali Agung show ticket, one safari journey and one lunch or dinner at Tsavo Restaurant.
Offer is valid for travel from October 1, 2010 until March 31, 2011 and valid for sale until November 30, 2010.
For bookings phone Flight Centre on 1300 939 414 or see www.flightcentre.com.au and www.balitheatre.com for bali flights.
*Prices are subject to change and availability.
ENDS: Media enquires to Deana Puglisi on (07) 3170 8106
BE there to witness Bali’s biggest theatrical stage performance when the curtain rises in the eclectic cultural hub of Ubud on October 9.
Flight Centre is offering tickets to the first ever Bali Agung: The Legend of Balinese Goddesses, created and produced by an Australian theatrical team in collaboration with talented Balinese artists.
The unique theatre show, held at Bali Safari & Marine Park, features a cast of 150 dancers, musicians and performers, as well as 40 puppets and more than 30 animals with ten elephants.
Bali Agung is captures the essence of Balinese culture and is inspired by the legend of a local king Sri Jaya Pangus, who marries and fathers a child with a Chinese princess known to be the goddess of prosperity and fertility.
From just $149* per person, theatre goers get return hotel transfers, entrance to Bali Safari & Marine Park, a Bali Agung show ticket, one safari journey and one lunch or dinner at Tsavo Restaurant.
Offer is valid for travel from October 1, 2010 until March 31, 2011 and valid for sale until November 30, 2010.
For bookings phone Flight Centre on 1300 939 414 or see www.flightcentre.com.au and www.balitheatre.com for bali flights.
*Prices are subject to change and availability.
ENDS: Media enquires to Deana Puglisi on (07) 3170 8106
Sunday, August 15, 2010
BALINALE 2010l will Premiere EAT PRAY LOVE starring Academy Award® winners Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem.
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BALINALE 2010l will Premiere EAT PRAY LOVE starring Academy Award® winners Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. The Sony Pictures anticipated blockbuster co-stars one of Indonesia’s leading film actresses and BALINALE Co-Founder Christine Hakim as traditional healer ‘Wayan Nuriyasih’, One-third of the film is set on Bali and dramatizing the visually rich culture and stunning locations is Academy Award® winner Robert Richardson. Red Carpet Premiere Dates: Jakarta, 7 October at Djakarta Theater and in Bali on 12 October at Galeria 21 Cineplex
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http://www.balinale.com/content/balinale-2010l-will-premiere-eat-pray-love-starring-academy-award%C2%AE-winners-julia-roberts-and
Monday, August 9, 2010
Just over two months to the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
With just over two months to the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, the countdown has truly begun. The Festival office is gathering momentum and the team seems to have grown overnight with additional staff and volunteers appearing each day. The weather is glorious, the nights are cool and there is optimism in the air as we approach our seventh festival, themed Bhinneka Tunggal Ika : Harmony in Diversity.
A list of more than 100 writers has emerged and represents yet another dynamic, diverse line-up of some of the world’s brightest minds. Events are taking shape and, like a giant jigsaw puzzle, four days of ideas are being shuffled around and will slowly create a breathtaking landscape of literature in all its forms. There will be many surprises as well as the return of our popular regular events, such as the literary lunches, poetry slam, workshops and cocktail parties that our dedicated viewers have grown to love and expect.
There will be a night of jazz with readings and hip-hop featuring some of the island’s coolest musicians and performance poetry that will knock your socks off. Play-readings under the stars will once again be featured and our street party in one of Ubud’s quaintest laneways will reappear more exciting than ever.
And what’s a festival without food! There will plenty of culinary brilliance and lavish lunches featuring guest chefs alongside our hottest authors. Discussions on food and sustainable eco-friendly practices will be interspersed with serious discussions on the craft of writing and global issues.
Enter the world of art with sessions that celebrate Ubud’s long-established profile as a bohemian artist’s colony and centre for visual arts in Bali. Start the day with morning meditation or meet a healer and then observe discussions on spirituality in relation to our theme.
There’s something for everyone. It all adds up to yet another inspirational event!
We have 29 countries represented this year! Australia, Bosnia, Burma, Canada, China, Croatia, Djibouti, East Timor, France, Germany, Holland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam
A list of more than 100 writers has emerged and represents yet another dynamic, diverse line-up of some of the world’s brightest minds. Events are taking shape and, like a giant jigsaw puzzle, four days of ideas are being shuffled around and will slowly create a breathtaking landscape of literature in all its forms. There will be many surprises as well as the return of our popular regular events, such as the literary lunches, poetry slam, workshops and cocktail parties that our dedicated viewers have grown to love and expect.
There will be a night of jazz with readings and hip-hop featuring some of the island’s coolest musicians and performance poetry that will knock your socks off. Play-readings under the stars will once again be featured and our street party in one of Ubud’s quaintest laneways will reappear more exciting than ever.
And what’s a festival without food! There will plenty of culinary brilliance and lavish lunches featuring guest chefs alongside our hottest authors. Discussions on food and sustainable eco-friendly practices will be interspersed with serious discussions on the craft of writing and global issues.
Enter the world of art with sessions that celebrate Ubud’s long-established profile as a bohemian artist’s colony and centre for visual arts in Bali. Start the day with morning meditation or meet a healer and then observe discussions on spirituality in relation to our theme.
There’s something for everyone. It all adds up to yet another inspirational event!
We have 29 countries represented this year! Australia, Bosnia, Burma, Canada, China, Croatia, Djibouti, East Timor, France, Germany, Holland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Bali Festivals in July
The Negara Bull Races
With the month of July, commences the annual bull races held on every Sunday during the July – October period. Though it might sound ridiculous to some, the bull race is a wonderful spectacle to watch. It takes place at Perancak which is located a few miles from Negara. On race day, the bulls are washed, painted, decorated with garlands and raced after coupling them to their chariots. Only two bulls are raced at a time and the winner is decided based on the speed and style of racing. The true story behind the origin of the festival is not known however, since the rice crops are harvested around the same time, it is believed to be a celebration of the harvest.
Tumpek Kandang
If you happen to hold a booking in one of the hotels in Bali on the 31st of July, Tumpek Kandang is one festival you wouldn’t want to miss while you are there. This festival is celebrated by the Balinese Hindu population of Bali, which accounts for more than 93% of the island population. This day is dedicated to Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of farm cattle and livestock. All domesticated animals including cows, chicken, dogs, ducks and birds are pampered with the best food while the cows enjoy a special bath in the river following which they are dressed as humans and decorated with coconut leaves hung around their horns. Besides paying homage to their gods, the festival is also a way of showing respect to animals.
Bali Arts Festival
The Arts Festival of Bali is a cultural extravaganza with several performing arts, handicrafts and other cultural activities on display. The festival is already underway and is scheduled to do so until the 10th of July. If you haven’t already, it’s still not too late to book one of the hotels in Bali and head towards the Mecca of Indonesian culture.
http://free-pressrelease-distribution.com/festivals-in-july-2010-in-bali-276718.html
With the month of July, commences the annual bull races held on every Sunday during the July – October period. Though it might sound ridiculous to some, the bull race is a wonderful spectacle to watch. It takes place at Perancak which is located a few miles from Negara. On race day, the bulls are washed, painted, decorated with garlands and raced after coupling them to their chariots. Only two bulls are raced at a time and the winner is decided based on the speed and style of racing. The true story behind the origin of the festival is not known however, since the rice crops are harvested around the same time, it is believed to be a celebration of the harvest.
Tumpek Kandang
If you happen to hold a booking in one of the hotels in Bali on the 31st of July, Tumpek Kandang is one festival you wouldn’t want to miss while you are there. This festival is celebrated by the Balinese Hindu population of Bali, which accounts for more than 93% of the island population. This day is dedicated to Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of farm cattle and livestock. All domesticated animals including cows, chicken, dogs, ducks and birds are pampered with the best food while the cows enjoy a special bath in the river following which they are dressed as humans and decorated with coconut leaves hung around their horns. Besides paying homage to their gods, the festival is also a way of showing respect to animals.
Bali Arts Festival
The Arts Festival of Bali is a cultural extravaganza with several performing arts, handicrafts and other cultural activities on display. The festival is already underway and is scheduled to do so until the 10th of July. If you haven’t already, it’s still not too late to book one of the hotels in Bali and head towards the Mecca of Indonesian culture.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sports and culture on the bill at Bali's Sanur Village Festival
AsiaRooms.com -
* Monday, 05 July 2010
People who are planning to book hotels in Bali for the start of August will find their visit to the paradise island coincides with the launch of the popular Sanur Village Festival.
Hot off the back of four consecutive successful events, the festival will return in 2010 and will take place in the village between August 4th and 8th.
It will be split over two different venues - Inna Grand Bali Beach and Segara Beach, in Sanur - and organisers have this year managed to pack the bill with a whole host of fun activities for visitors to watch and take part in.
Music and culture are set to play an important part in this year's revelry, with a jazz festival and an art exhibition planned for those who can drag themselves away from Bali's warm coastal waters for long enough.
Sports-mad festival-goers will also find they are well catered for, as football, basketball and rugby are all on the agenda, as is the Sanur Open Golf Tournament.
Add a photography competition, a kite display and a fun bike tour around the village and it becomes clear that there should be something for everyone at the event.
Ida Bagus Sidharta Putra, chairman of the festival, said the committee members are dedicated to making it "bigger and better every year".
Posted by Delia Jones
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Thousands of sun-seekers and art lovers would be converging on the beautiful island of Bali for the Bali Arts Festival
(1888PressRelease) June 09, 2010 - HolidayCity.com - Thousands of sun-seekers and art lovers would be converging on the beautiful island of Bali for the Bali Arts Festival from 12th June to 13th July 2010. For one whole month, visitors to the island would get the opportunity to enjoy daily dance and musical performances, handicraft exhibitions, traditional cultural shows, as well as modern and contemporary offerings from other countries. Higher occupancy for Bali hotels is expected throughout the festival period.
One of the highlights of the Bali Arts Festival is the opening parade on 12th June 2010 that would showcase various cultural groups from the local villages on the island, other provinces in Indonesia as well as international representatives. Visitors should try to catch the Balinese mime dance drama "Anggada Duta" by the Indonesian Art Institute Denpasar. Other performances scheduled during the first weekend include a classical dance by Pasemetonan Pragina Mas Taman Budaya Denpasar, flower arrangement and food competition, and an Innovative Choir by the Government of Gorontalo Province.
Lee Lai Huat, CEO of HolidayCity.com and a regular visitor to Bali, remarked, "The Bali Arts Festival is another crowd-pulling attraction and a great time to visit the island. It offers a rare opportunity for outsiders to watch the traditional folk arts as well as enjoy other performances by Indonesian and international artists." He went on further to say, "The parade is a definite must-see and be sure to bring along your camera to capture the colours and artistic displays of the participants. Be sure to book your Bali accommodation with attractive rates from HolidayCity.com."
Monday, May 3, 2010
About the Bali Arts Festival- June 13th. to 31st.
From Bali Paradise Online
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, "kreasi baru" (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.
It is a month long revelry that perhaps no other place in the world can put up on such a low budget as the Balinese. Not only is their traditional culture alive and well, but they have a tremendous pride in it.
It begins in the villages, where the seka or cultural groups are selected and organized at the regency level, vie with each other to perform the Arts Festival and thus display in front of a large audience the uniqueness of their village of birth and resting place of their ancestors.
The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year, perhaps it would no be too far fetched to suggest that it is the cultural event of Indonesia. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local village culture both "live" and at first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed.
The History of the Bali Arts Festival
When tourism took off after 1965, the Balinese insisted that it followed cultural guidelines: if tourism was to be accepted, it was to be a cultural tourism, or "pariwisata budaya".
As the Balinese put it: "Tourism should be for Bali instead of Bali for tourism." In time, this idea become national policy, as part of a larger revping of regional cultures for national purposes. The policy owes much to the former Director General of Culture (1968-1978) and Governor of Bali (1978-1988), Ida Bagus Mantra, an Indian-educed Balinese. It led, on the one side, to the creation of enclave resorts such as Nusa Dua to limit the direct impact of tourism, and on the other, to a long haul cultural policy aimed at nurturing and preserving the traditional agrarian culture while adapting it to the demands of modernity, and in particular of "cultural tourism".
At the village level, local music groups, dances and other cultural events were inventoried, then supported by a series of contests at the district and regency level. The ensuing competition energized the cultural life of villages, whose "young blood" was already being drained to the city by the process of economic change and urbanization.
Schools of dance and art were created, in particular the Kokar conservatory and the STSI School of Dance and Music. Beside research, these schools replaced the traditional master/disciple relationship by modern methods of teaching; standardized the dance movements, produced new types of Balinese dances for tourism and modern village entertainment. Most important, it enabled former students to return to the villages as teachers, where they diffused, beside the creed of cultural resilience and renewal, new dances and standardized versions of old ones.
Many of the performances are held at the amphitheater which can hold up to 6,000 spectators, in a temple-like stage.
Each year, the Bali Arts Festival, beside the fed classical dances of the island, such as the legong, gambuh, kecak, barong, baris, mask dances and the like, is based on the theme around which new "dance choreography" is produced and old village dances and activities revived. Over the years, the whole range of classical Balinese stories - Ramayana, Mahabharata, Sutasoma, Panji - have thus been turned into "colossal" Sendratari Ballets.
The main challenge to the Arts Festival is obviously economic in nature. As village life is increasingly feeling the strains of monetary considerations, dancers, musicians and others cannot be expected to continue participating simply for the sake and the pleasure of it. As costs soar, new sources of financing have to be found. The obvious answer is the private sector and in particular the tourism industry. The greater task then is to convince the hotels, travel agencies and tourist guides to be more participatory in the Arts Festival rather than to their own sponsored events.
Considering the pride the Balinese have in their culture, and the adaptability and dynism they have always demonstrated, this little hurdle can be overcome. Trust the Balinese. They will eventually succeed to transform their tradition into a modern, Balinese culture of their
own.
2009 Program - Layout of Art Centre
Saturday, June 13 2009
Activity : Opening Parade Of The 31st Bali Arts Festival 2009
Time : 15.00
Place : Renon Square Denpasar
Activity : Opening Ceremony Of The 31st Bali Arts Festival 2009 Presenting Colossal Exhibition Dance
Time : 19.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Sunday, June 14 2009
Activity : Flowers & Coconut Leaves Arrangement Festival
Time : 10.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Ngelawang Parade
Time : 10.00
Place : Taman Budaya Area
Activity : Participant from Department of arts and Culture East Lampung Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Classic Dance from Japan by SOEI Production TV Japan.
Time : 18.30
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Activity : Puppet Shadow by Sanggar Pongah Nutur Br.Mapagan Peninjoan Tembuku Bangli Regency.
Time : 19.30
Place : Kriya Buildings
Activity : Participant from Departments of arts and Tourisms West Sumatra Province
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Woman's Gong Kebyar Parade Merdangga Giri Suwari Mundul Village Buleleng Regency and Woman's Gong Kebyar Parade Githa Swara Dauhwaru Villa Jembrana Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Monday, June 15 2009
Activity : Performance Gamelan Saih Pitu by Sanggar Raka Rai Tembuku Village Bangli Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Participant from Regent West Jakarta
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Performance Angklung Kebyar Parade presented by Group Angklung Eka Satya Dharma Kerti Karangasem Regency and Group Angklung Swaram Sebunibus Village Nusa Penida Klungkung Regency
Time : 14.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Creation Arts by Sanggar Kuta Kumara Agung Temaun Village Badung Regency.
Time : 19.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Tuesday, June 16 2009
Activity : Gong Selonding Creation presented by Group Selonding Pasraman Saraswati Maha Pradnya Karangasem Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Social Dance Joged Bumbung by Sanggar Kipas Kuta Badung Regency
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Prembon Mask Parade by Sanggar Giri Anglangkara Carang Sari Village Badung Regency
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Music Creation presented by Group Suling Kreatif Denpasar City
Time : 20.00
Place : Front Stage Kriya Buildings
Activity : Dance Creation by SMKN Kubu Bangli Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ksirarnawa
Wednesday, June 17 2009
Activity : Gambang Kerawitan Arts presented by Group Gambang mekar Sari Desa Tumbak Bayuh Mengwi Badung Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Janger Arts presented by Group Sanggar Indra Kila Karangasem Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Angklung Kebyar Parade presented by Group Angklung Bankti Swara Yasa Pandang Sumbu Kelod Village Denpasar and Group Angklung Darma Santi Yeh Tengah Payangan Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 14.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Youth Gong Kebyar Parade by Sanggar Seni Kumara Widya Suara SMPN 4 Mendoyo Jembrana Regency and Group Gong Kebyar Taruna Mekar Tujuk Kaja Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Thursday, June 18 2009
Activity : Dance and Drama by Sanggar Rwabhineda Jl. Serma Mendra No.3 Sanglah Denpasar
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Social Arts Joged Bumbung by Brahmana Bukut, Cempaga Village, Bangli Regency.
Time : 12.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Dance and Drama by Basundari Group and Instrument Gong Gede by Group Gamelan Cendana Batubulan Village Giarnyar Regency.
Time : 18.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Gong Kebyar Parade by Group Gong Kebyar Eka Wakya Paket Agung Village Buleleng Regency and Group Gong Swara Dharma Prawerti Pedungan Village Denpasar City.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Friday, June 19 2009
Activity : Utsawa Dharma Gita
Time : 09.30
Place : Angsoka Stage, Ayodya, Ksirarnawa, Ratna Kanda and Wantilan Stage.
Activity : Angklung Kebyar Parade presented by Group Angklung Surabrata Lemukiah Village Buleleng Regency and Group Angklung Bilokpoh Tegalcangkring Village Jembrana Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Participant from Department arts and Tourism East Java Province
Time : 16.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Woman's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Group Gurnita Stri Acarya Karangasem Regency and Group Sri Candrama Dipa Tatiapi Pejeng Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Activity : Arja Performance presented by Group Arja Siwaratri Biya Keramas Blahbatuh Vilalge Gianyar Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Saturday, June 20 2009
Activity : Utsawa Dharma Gita
Time : 09.30
Place : Angsoka Stage, Ayodya, Ksirarnawa, Ratna Kanda and Wantilan Stage
Activity : Mask Prembon Parade Presented by Sanggar Tedung Bukit Sari Village Jembrana Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Youth Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Gong Tampak Swara Kencana Tampak Gangsul Village Dangin Puri Kauh Denpasar City and Group Pasraman Pradesa Bangli Bangbang Tembuku Village Bangli Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Sunday, June 21 2009
Activity : Utsawa Dharma Gita
Time : 09.30
Place : Angsoka Stage, Ayodya, Ksirarnawa, Ratna Kanda and Wantilan Stage.
Activity : Food Contest
Time : 10.00
Place : First Floor Ksirarnawa
Activity : Traditional Arts from Tabanan Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Building
Activity : Prembon Mask Parade presented by Sanggar Bajra Cita Kedui Tembuku Village Bangli Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Youth Arja presented by Sanggar Seni Citta Usadhi Badung Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Woman's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Sekar Sari Bongan Jawa Village Tabanan Regency and Gong Kebyar Sekar Klasik Museum Gunarsa Banda Village Klungkung Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Monday, June 22 2009
Activity : Dance and Gong Creation presented by Yayasan Senang Hati Jl. Sasi Tengah Kawan Tampak Siring Village Gianyar Bali.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Dance presented by Komunitas Seni Budaya 7 Gunung Magelang middle Java.
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Angklung Kebyar Parade presented by Gita Kencana Kerobokan Kaja Village North Kuta Badung Regency and Taman Sari Pakraman Bunyuh Perean Baturiti Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 14.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Workshop Dialog Program
Time : 14.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Participant from Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajachat University Songkla Thailand Selatan.
Time : 18.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Youth Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Putra Segara Pancingan Kusamba Village Klungkung Regency and Abasan Singapadu Tengah Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra.
Tuesday, June 23 2009
Activity : Gong Traditional Kerawitan Gambang presented by Desa Adat Telepud, Pujung Kaja Sebatu village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Angklung Kebyar Parade presented by Yadnya Kerti Blumbang Kawan Village Bangli Regency and Group Angklung Werdhi Ulangun Bambengan Sukasada Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 14.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Participant from Anjugan Prov. Bangka Balitung TMII Jakarta
Time : 16.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Activity : Jegog Creation presented by Sanggar Yudistira Jembarana Regency
Time : 19.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Activity : Palegongan Creation Dance presented by Sanggar Pelangi Budaya Nusantara Jl.Tukad Banyusari No.73 Denpasar
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Buildings
Wednesday, June 24 2009
Activity : Painting Competition
Time : 10.00
Place : Arts Center Area
Activity : Janger Dance Kembang Girang presented by Sanggar Kori Agung Mas Sukawati Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Bulan Pucak buat Nyoman Sayang presented by Theatre Ambengan Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 19.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Activity : Participant from College of The Holy Cross Department of Theatre Amerika
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Activity : Puppet Show Ramayana presented by Sanggar Seni Saba Sari Blahbatuh Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Buildings
Thursday, June 25 2009
Activity : Kerawitan Gambang presented by Sekaa Gambang Denpasar City
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Social Dance Joged Bumbung presented by Winagun Semara Mendoyo Dangin Tukad Vilalge Jembrana Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Parade presented by Banjar Kelandis Sumerta Kauh Village Denpasar City.
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Puppet Show presented by Dalang Anom Ranuara Denpasar City.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Balinese POP Song Competition Participant from Denpasar City, Gianyar and Badung Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Friday, June 26 2009
Activity : Performance Leko Pancadarwa pendem from Jembrana Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Handicraft Competition
Time : 10.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Prembon Parade presented by Sanggar Seni Jenggala Sedah Abianbase Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Pupput Show presented by Bunter Tangi Lingkungan Terusan Lelateng Village Jembrana Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Buildings
Activity : Balinese Pop Song Competition participant from Buleleng, Klungkung and Bangli Rebency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Saturday, June 27 2009
Activity : Karawitan Genggong presented by Sekar Sari Munduk Lumbung Baturiti Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Prembon presented by Sanggar Seni Werdi Senggita Kerambitan Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Kontemporer Arts presented by Sekaa Semut Tabanan Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Balinese POP Song Competition Participant from Karangasem, Jembrana and Tabanan Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Sunday, June 28 2009
Activity : Children Fashion Show
Time : 10.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Performance Gong and Dance presented by Sanggar Wira Kencana from Jakarta
Time : 10.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Youth Mask Dance presented by Sanggar Kertha Jaya Jl. Pulau Bungin No.1 Denpasar
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Adult's Fashion Show
Time : 15.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Buildings
Activity : Mask Dance Prembon Parade presented by Eka Murti Pakraman Tegeh Baturiti Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Calonarang Presented by Universitas Hindu Indonesia Denpasar.
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Buildings
Activity : People Puppet Show presented by Sanggar Tri Datu Anturan Village Singaraja Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Monday, June 29 2009
Activity : Karawitan Gambang presented by Sanggar Gambang Wijaya Kusuma Padangbulia Sukasada Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Joged Bumbung presented by Dharma Kanti Angsori Baturiti Kabu Village Tabanan Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Village
Activity : Workshop / Dialog Program
Time : 14.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Adult's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Sanggar Gita Lestari Petak Kaja Village Gianyar Regency and Group of Artist Bangli (HSB) Tegal Bebalang Village Bangli Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Tuesday, June 30 2009
Activity : Balinese Sacred Literary Reading Contest
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka, Ayodya, Ratna Kanda, Wantilan, Ksirarnawa
Activity : Dance and presents for the old artist
Time : 19.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Activity : Contemporer Arts Music and Dance presented by Sanggar Praba Cakra Suara Banjar Adat Tegal Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Puppet Shadow Creation presented by Gus Gong Tegal Jadi Marga Village Tabagan Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Building
Activity : Legong Dance Classic presented by Sanggar Bali Ganda Sari Bedulu Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Wednesday, July 01 2009
Activity : Gong Semara Pagulingan presented by Sekar Tunjung Biru Tanjung Benoa Kuta Selatan Village Badung Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Pupput Shadow presented by Jro Dalang Sudarma Bungkulan Sawan Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 12.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Youth's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Kriya Kumara Sandhi Karangasem Regency and Sekar Segara madu Tanjung Benoa Kuta Selatan Village Badung Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Thursday, July 02 2009
Activity : Symposium
Time : 09.00
Place : Natya Mandala ISI Denpasar
Activity : Social Arts Kembang Janger presented by Sanggar Dharma Santhi Bila Tua Kubutambahan Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Parade presented by Kene Kamasan Village Klungkung Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Participant from Department of Youth and Sport and Department of Arts and Tourism from Pesisir Selatan West Sumatra Province.
Time : 18.30
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Adult's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Guntur Madu Sibang Gede Abian Semal Village Badung Regency and Gong Kebyar Kumbaka Yoni Tojan Village Klungkung Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Friday, July 03 2009
Activity : Symposium
Time : 09.00
Place : Natya Mandala ISI Denpasar
Activity : Karawitan Saron presented by Besang Kawan Village Klungkung Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : People Puppet Shadow presented by Sanggar Seni Madu Raras Pengosekan Ubud Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 14.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Prembon Parade presented by Sanggar Seni Santhi Budaya Singaraja Village Buleleng Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Participant from Tainan National University of Arts.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : People Puppet Calonarang presented by Sanggar Gita Bandana Praja Denpasar
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Building
Saturday, July 04 2009
Activity : Gong and Creation Dance Followed by Gender Wayang presented by Sanggar Gita Mahardika Babakan Sukawati Village Gianyar Regency.
Time : 11.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Dance Creation presented by SMK 3 Sukawati Vilalge Gianyar Regency
Time : 16.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Contemporer Arts presented by Sanggar Seni Nrita Dewi Junjungan Ubud Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 19.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Final Competition for Jegeg Bagus Bali Province
Time : 18.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Sunday, July 05 2009
Activity : Ngelawang Parade presented by Karangasem, Buleleng, Denpasar, Bangli and Badung Regency.
Time : 10.00
Place : Arts Center Area
Activity : Gong and Dance presented by LKB Saraswati Jakarta
Time : 10.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Mask Dance Prembon Parade presented by Smara Sandi Group Besang Ababi Village Karangasem Regency.
Time : 16.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : The Amazing Bedoyo Calonarang Dance Padneswara Group Jakarta
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Building
Activity : Participant from India Culture Center (ICC)
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Monday, July 06 2009
Activity : Gong and Creation Dance presented by Kupu Kupu Tarum Semara Mredangga Perean Baturiti Village Tabanan Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Workshop / Dialog Program
Time : 14.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Jegog Collaboration presented by Yudistira Sound Factory from Jembrana Regency
Time : 19.00
Place : Kriya Building
Activity : Mask Tradition presented by Anak Agung Kompyang Oka Temaja Klungkung Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Youth's Gong Kebyar Parade presented by Anturan Village Buleleng Regency and Pendamping Sanggar Saraswati Singapadu Vilalge Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Tuesday, July 07 2009
Activity : Performance Janger Arts presented by Mother's of PKK Banjar Grenceng Denpasar City.
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Woman's Gong Kebyar presented by Asti Sweta Swara Sesetan Village Denpasar City and Woman's Gong Kebyar from Puri Kanginan Village Bangli Regency.
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Dance and Drama Calonarang presented by Salju Group Denpasar.
Time : 20.00
Place : Kriya Building
Wednesday, July 08 2009
Activity : Youth's Dance and Creation presented by Sanggar Alit Sundari Dlod Rurung Batuyang Batubulan Kangin Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Joged Bumbung presented by Dharma Putra Anggabaya Penatih Village Denpasar City
Time : 11.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Music and Dance presented by Group Terang Bulan Japan
Time : 18.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Stage
Activity : Contemporer Arts presented by Sanghyang Jaran Tusan Banjarangkan Village Klungkung Regency
Time : 19.00
Place : Kriya Building
Activity : Adult's Gong Kebyar presented by Sanggar Seni Sabda Prabha Krisna Tegalcangkring Jembrana Regency and Sanggar Taruna Patria Tengah Kerambitan Village Tabanan Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Thursday, July 09 2009
Activity : Participant from North Minahasa
Time : 10.00
Place : Angsoka Stage
Activity : Youth's Dance and Gong Creation presented by Legian Kuta Village Badung Regency
Time : 11.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Dance and Baleganjur Parade presented by Klukung, Bulaleng, Gianyar, Tabanan and Karangasem Regency
Time : 16.00
Place : Open Stage Ksirarnawa
Activity : Pupput and Mexico Dance presented by Lucia Mendoza and Carla Pedroza Castaneda.
Time : 19.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Adult's Gong Kebyar presented by Askra Muni Karangasem Regency and Pendamping Sanggar Seni Dwi Mekar Buleleng Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Friday, July 10 2009
Activity : Dance and Angklung Kebyar Creation presented by SMP Dwijendra Denpasar
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Youth's Performance presented by Sanggar Githa Ariswara Mas Ubud Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 14.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Participant from Department of Arts and Tourism Daerah Istimewa Jogyakarta
Time : 19.00
Place : Wantilan Stage
Activity : Woman's Gong Kebyar presented by Gita Wherdi Ayu Group Peminga Benoa Kuta Selatan Village Badung Regency and Woman's Gong Kebyar presented by Mekar Sari Group Balerung Mandera Srinertya Waditra Peliatan Ubud Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building
Activity : Odalan Bali presented by Sanggar Seni Cudamani Pengosekan Ubud Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Saturday, July 11 2009
Activity : Legong Keraton Classic presented by Sanggar Banjaransari Banjar Palawak Sukawati Village Gianyar Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Ayodya Stage
Activity : Participant from Payon Percussion Jakarta
Time : 14.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Social Dance Joged Pingitan Third Generation presented by Yayasan Tri Pusaka Sakti Pekandelan Batuan Sukawati Village Gianayar Regency
Time : 14.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage
Activity : Closing Ceremony For The 31st Bali Arts Festival 2009 and Colossal Dance Drama from Bali.
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Boost Your Performance at Work with Inspire in Bali
Published on: April 27th, 2010 12:04am by: hotel_guru
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Anyone who wants some tips about how to improve their professional performance may want to head to Ubud next month.
(OPENPRESS) April 27, 2010 -- People who are in need of some help when it comes to getting the most out of themselves at work may want to consider booking accommodation in Ubud in May.
A three-day seminar entitled Inspire will be taking place in the city with the aim of enabling participants to improve their leadership qualities as well as gaining better motivation, energy levels and productivity.
Running from May 19th until May 21st, the event is open to anyone who wants to become a more successful leader.
Sebastian Henry and Simon Wong, both experienced personal development trainers, will be leading the sessions.
Mr Wong has spent more than 15 years working in management and leadership roles, as well as coaching those in high-powered positions.
With qualifications in both philosophy and psychology, Mr Henry is ideally placed to offer practical advice and help about how to improve management techniques.
He is also a qualified executive coach, who aims to help those on his courses become inspirational leaders.
The seminar is being held at the Santi Mandala Villa and Spa, which is located in Ubud near the Jalan Raya Negara.
Anyone who wants to attend needs to register with Progress-U, the company organising the event, before May 19th.
Posted by Delia Jones
Editor Notes
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AsiaRooms.com offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book online or by phone 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance – whatever time, whatever day.
AsiaRooms.com arms customers with information to help them choose the right hotel. Users can read from over 150,000 true hotel reviews, written by customers who have booked through AsiaRooms.com and actually stayed at the hotel.
For further editorial information please contact:
caroline.bell@asiarooms.com
+ 66(0)38 377 666
(1) Print This Release | Tell a Friend | Discuss This Press Release
Anyone who wants some tips about how to improve their professional performance may want to head to Ubud next month.
(OPENPRESS) April 27, 2010 -- People who are in need of some help when it comes to getting the most out of themselves at work may want to consider booking accommodation in Ubud in May.
A three-day seminar entitled Inspire will be taking place in the city with the aim of enabling participants to improve their leadership qualities as well as gaining better motivation, energy levels and productivity.
Running from May 19th until May 21st, the event is open to anyone who wants to become a more successful leader.
Sebastian Henry and Simon Wong, both experienced personal development trainers, will be leading the sessions.
Mr Wong has spent more than 15 years working in management and leadership roles, as well as coaching those in high-powered positions.
With qualifications in both philosophy and psychology, Mr Henry is ideally placed to offer practical advice and help about how to improve management techniques.
He is also a qualified executive coach, who aims to help those on his courses become inspirational leaders.
The seminar is being held at the Santi Mandala Villa and Spa, which is located in Ubud near the Jalan Raya Negara.
Anyone who wants to attend needs to register with Progress-U, the company organising the event, before May 19th.
Posted by Delia Jones
Editor Notes
AsiaRooms.com is a leading online accommodation site in Asia offering deals in over 30,000 properties across the region and worldwide, ranging from beach resorts to five star luxury hotels.
AsiaRooms.com offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book online or by phone 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance – whatever time, whatever day.
AsiaRooms.com arms customers with information to help them choose the right hotel. Users can read from over 150,000 true hotel reviews, written by customers who have booked through AsiaRooms.com and actually stayed at the hotel.
For further editorial information please contact:
caroline.bell@asiarooms.com
+ 66(0)38 377 666
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