Bali Tourism News

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - AUGUST 2007

July 25th - August 31st
FETISh recognises the fact that objects and any physical phenomena around us do not only have a functional relatedness to us. The utilitarian outlook doesn’t fully
apply and it even becomes incapable once fetishes are concerned. FETISH exposes the fragility of human beings’ existence amid objects they themselves create, while showing the wild nature of humans’ imaginations that try to give meaning to themselves and the world around them… through FETISH. The exhibition will be held at The Biasa Gallery in Seminyak.
11th,16th, 17th,18th
The Junction is back! Prepare yourselves for Southeast Asia’s meeting point, in Seminyak, for the international house-music community; also functioning as a platform for the promotion of emerging talents. Ever since its launching in 2005, The Junction has developed into one of the most innovative and successful elements of the region’s house-music panorama, attracting names of the caliber of Martin Solveig (Mixture), Dj Gregory (Faya Combo), Mandrax (ShakeDown), Nicolas Matar (Cielo NYC), Dj Anton (future10) and many more international talents, as well as all of Indonesia’s house-music’s headliners.

15th
Double Six Club, in Seminyak, presents ‘Famous’, a well known club in Australia. ‘Famous’ is ready to shake Double Six’s grounds on 15th August with international DJs such as, Grant Smllie (TV Rock), Naro (Jak), Mark James (Aus), Derek. K (Aus), Johaness Gerhard (Can), Serotonin (Aus), Golddigger (UK), Brent Burns (Rsa), Nina (Swe), Terry Camaro (Can), Andy D’Lux (Ger), Ian Charles (UK), XLP (Aus), P-Smoke (Aus) and Fadi (Swe).

15th - 19th
The second Sanur Village Festival (SVF), from 15th to 19th August, at the Inna Grand Bali Beach and Segara Beach. Carrying a new theme ‘The new spirit of heritage’, a variety of cultural performances and arts, sporting and culinary events will be held during this five day fun-packed event. Local and international tourists, visitors from all ages, can participate and enjoy this festival with its delightful mixture of activities. Just to name a few: musical and dance performances during the opening ceremony, painting and bonsai exhibitions, a jazz festival and the official closing ceremony will be a colourful cultural parade.

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Source: http://www.baliplus.com/

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Sobering news - Bali’s low on alcohol

HOTELS and bars on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali have been hit by an alcohol shortage due to an import problem, officials said today.

The tourism industry is worried that the shortages could impact the number of foreign visitors, said Djinaldi Gosana, executive director of the Bali Hotel Association.

Tourism in the predominantly Hindu island of Bali in mostly Muslim Indonesia is starting to recover after suicide bombers attacked the island in October 2005, killing 20 people.
The attacks came after more than 200 died in nightclub bombings by Islamic militants in 2002.

A trade ministry official said the state-owned firm responsible for importing alcohol for hotels and restaurants had not applied for quotas, which must be renewed every six months.

Bali’s Denpasar Post newspaper reported that the shortages followed the discovery of an alcohol smuggling ring using falsified duty stamps.

“Our members are complaining of a shortage of wines and spirits over the past two months,” Mr Gosana said.

“Apparently there’s a reorganisation at the customs department after the discovery of a smuggling ring.”

He said some outlets on the resort island had been forced to close because of the shortage.

“It’s an even bigger blow for hotels that offer all-inclusive packages. Their reputation is suffering,” he said.

According to government data, tourist arrivals in Bali rose 34 per cent to 781,059 in the first half of 2007 from a year ago.

The island will host a number of major international meetings this year, including a key UN conference in December on climate change.

Source: http://www.news.com.au/

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