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24th Annual Bali Arts Festival
'Jagaddhita Sarwa Prani Hita' or Balancing the Entire Universe is the theme for this year's Bali Arts Festival. Some 6000 artists appearing in 154 events will really make this year's event an exciting month long spectacular.
With all the events and activities being completely free and open to the public, just check out the schedule and get yourself to an event that will be rich in dance and music.
Location : Taman Budaya Arts Centre - Jalan Nusa Indah Denpasar
Time : June 22 to July 20
For a more detailed list of events Then click here
Feminine Art
An Exhibition of works by Ni Made Kurniati Andika "Like A Woman" was recently held at At Seniwati Showspace Ubud, Bali.
In this exhibition, Ni Made Kurniati Andika, an artist who was born in Denpasar in 1976, shows the life of a woman in various aspects: ways of life, clothing, make-up, and what she does.
The artist is drawn to explore the beauty of woman, both physicall and through behaviour that enhances their femininity and beauty. Kurnia enjoyed painting since she was small, and then later want on to study at the Senior Indonesian Art School in Denpasar, Bali.
Now she has graduated with BA Art in 2001. However, she is not yet satisfied with her ability and always strives to improve herself. Every improvement comes only after many attempts. Since 1996, she has been active in exhibitions and intends to spend her life this way because this is what she most loves.
Deborah Pollard in association with Urban Theatre Projects presented GIRT BY SEA on Saturday March 23 & Sunday March 24. A marathon performance installation at Manly's harbour beach off the West Esplanade.
"Max Dupain meets Ken Done meets Jacques Tati meets Bali."
Australia has strongly identified itself as the bronzed Aussie nation. Our beaches are our national pride and our bikini clad/lifesavers imagery has become our hallmark identity. As Australia begins to accept and celebrate its multicultural identity, we also begin to embrace the many cultural identities that exist within this nation. Girt By Sea looked at cultural diversity through perceptions of the sea.
Girt By Sea brought together a unique international team, featuring Indonesian artists Hedi Hariyanto and Regina Bimadona, and Sydney artists Deborah Pollard, George PK Khut, and Monica Wulff and an ensemble of 12 new performers; Joanne Harpas, Sara Sharpe, Estee Wah, Kelvin Lim, Michael Sieders, Michelle Zikmundovsky, Zayann Jappie, Susannah Palk, Minh Hau-Lu, Marni Clayton, Matthew Prest and Sarah Vongmany.
Girt By Sea invited the audience to sit in a beautiful beach setting amongst a montage of performance and visual arts imagery.
Mermaids vacuumed the sand, Max Dupain¹s photographs came to life and hunky lifesavers offered the 'kiss of life' for only one dollar.
This is to announce two summer study programs that may
be of interest.
1. World Music Workshop in Bali, June 27 to July 14
2. Workshop for Teachers, Dancers, and Puppeteers,
July 18 to August 4.
Both take place at Flower Mountain in Payangan, Bali.
Details can be found at http://www.centerforworldmusic.org.
There is also a virtual tour of Flower Mountain accessible
through the links at the left on the Center's home page.
Derived from the Kutai word "Eroh" which means "crowded" "bustling" and "good atmosphere. This festivel is the biggest in Borneo, held in September once every two years. The last Erau was held in 1997 due to finance problems. The British Ambassador will be in attendence as well as delgeations from Malaysia, Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan and most of Indonesia.
Situated in Tenggarong- a city with its own "Golden Gate" bridge (Jembatan Mahakam JJ) and the capital of the Kutai Kartanegara regency.
Erua's main attraction is of the Dayak and the Kutai cultures. The Dayak warriors dressed in skins of animals re-enact unique battles and ancient ceromonies.
The Erau is held to commemorate the Kutai Sulton, who will be involved this year in the celebrations and ceremonies held at the royal palace.
Jembatab Merah - The Red Bridge
One of the most savage battles in Java which began on 10 November 1945. This was right after Jakarta declered independence and where Brigadier General Mallby was killed. Further down is China town in a typical Chinese atmosphere.
Mpu Tantular Museum
- An interesting museum relating to house relics from the prehistorical, Majapahit and Chinese period. Also appearing are wayang figures of old Surabaya.
Dhd 45 Museum
- Located at Jalan Mayjen this museum displays Indonesien armed forces and the struggle for independence.
Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- A nostalgic Indonesian building where the 'battle of Surabaya' was ignited when the flag on the hotel was raised by Surabaya's youth.
Surabaya Zoo
- The largest zoo in South East Asia (opposite the Suro Boyo Monument) with a selection of wild animals including the world's largest lizard the komodo.
Submarine Monument
- A real Russian submarine in the Indonesia's Navy Armada (1952), involved in the Arafura sea battle to free West Irian from the Dutch.
A concert of Balinese gamelan music and dance by Sekaa Gong Tirta Sinar
was held on March 23rd at the Old Darlington school
Troubled Waters is about the arrest and incarceration of Indonesian fishermen in the Timor Sea. It tells the story of a people evicted from their seas and their means of survival. In the current political climate, the fishermen have become the target of an increased military presence in the Timor Sea as Australia commits millions of dollars to the surveillance of its Northern borders. The fishermen are now bearing the brunt of legislation designed to pacify an anxious public.
Very popular film that screens on SBS Television. Worth watching so keep an eye out for it.
Girt By Sea
World Music Workshop in Bali
Erau
Around Surabaya
Suara Gamelan Bali
By all accounts the event ran smoothly and was an inspiration to all
who attended. Don't miss the next installment.
Troubled Waters