Bali Arts Festival
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| Country and Region | Indonesia — Bali and Nusa Tenggara |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Denpasar, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia |
| Festival Address Information | Bali Arts Festival |
| Festival Description | The 30th edition of the Bali Arts Festival will be celebrated in 2008 with the participation of about 10,000 artists taking part in the 30-day festival. The events offer a unique opportunity to see local village culture first hand. Highlights include an international puppetry show that is included within the context of the Festival, as well as the inclusion of five ASEAN countries presenting musical performances. Tourists are warmly welcomed. |
| Festival Dates | June 14 - July 12, 2008 |
| Festival Links | http://www.baliartsfestival.com/ |
Festival Events:
Features 2008:
- World wayang (shadow) puppet show
Participants include puppeteers from New Zealand, the United States, Japan, Britain and the host country of Indonesia. Wayang is a classical Javanese puppet drama using the shadows cast by suspended puppets against a back-lit translucent screen. - Ethnic music of the ASEAN region
The five countries who will be participating in the musical performances are Thailand, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and host Indonesia. Each country will feature traditional music from their respective cultures.
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