Bali Tourism News

Tourists who come to Bali will be entertained at a number of spectacular events, including a Bali Arts Festival, an Asian Beach Games and a photography exhibition. The province will hold the annual Bali Arts Festival from June to July 2008 to attract a maximum number of tourists, the head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, I Gede Nurjaya, said recently.

In addition, Bali would also organize at least 30 local arts and cultural festivals and other events in eight districts, I Gede Nurjaya said, adding that all the activities would be made possible thanks to the involvement of local people. Besides cultural events, Bali as Indonesia´s premier international tourist destination was also scheduled to host the first Asian Beach Games (ABG) 2008 from October 18 to 26, 2009.

“The ABG will consist of 17 sports events which will be participated in by players from Asian countries,” Chairperson of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) Rita Subowo said.

Ms Subowo said sports branches in which players would compete were among others ´pencak silat´ (Indonesia´s traditional martial arts), beach sepaktakraw, beach volleyball, beach football, triathlon, sail paragliding, surfing and other water sports.

Tourists would also be able to enjoy an exhibition of the best photos produced by professional photographers on different objects, especially related to the uniqueness of Bali´s arts and culture.