Hot News: Former U.S. President Barack Obama is visiting

Bali,Yogyakarta, And Jakarta

Mr. Obama Pulang Kampung 

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By Ekarini

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According to The Jakarta Post, The former US President Barack Obama is expected to spend a five-day vacation in Bali before he departs for Yogyakarta and Jakarta. He will reportedly be accompanied by his wife Michelle, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and other Obama family members. He will also bring several special staff members on the vacation.

Bali is ready for the Obama family.  Reported,  the Ninth regional military command (Kodam IX) Udayana commander Maj. Gen.Komarudin Simanjuntak said his team was ready to safeguard Obama’s visit to Bali. However, he further said the military command did not have a security operation command for the visit.

Komarudin said Obama would arrive in Bali on June 23 and vacation with his family on the island until June 28. “We haven’t been invited to attend any meetings related to the visit, however.”

Komarudin added that he did not yet know where Obama would stay during his vacation to Bali. “In which part of Bali he will stay – Gianyar, Kuta or Nusa Dua – I don’t know yet,”

Komarudin emphasized they were ready to safeguard Obama's visit. "The Army, especially VVIP security personnel, never choose days. The Army has always been trained to face any situation. So, once he [Obama] says we will go to Bali, that’s the time for us to work," he said

The family is also scheduled to visit Yogyakarta on June 28 to 30 before heading to Jakarta.

Obama is visiting Indonesia after a special invitation from Diaspora Network Indonesia, Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said.

“Obama will meet with President Joko Widodo at the State Palace in Jakarta on June 30, before he gives a keynote address at the Diaspora Network Indonesia Congress on July 1.” Indonesia Expat.

This is Obama’s first public speech in Asia since the end of his term early 2017.

Selamat Berlibur Mr. Obama Sekeluarga.

The biggest Light Festival 2017 in the Peninsula Nusa Dua Bali

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Dear travelers,

Summer season is always the busiest holiday season in Bali.  It means, there are a lot of activities on the island.   I will share with you the highlight event on the Peninsula Nusa Dua Bali.  Beside Bali Art Festival 2017 in the Art Center Bali (June10-July8, 2017), you also don’t want to miss the Lantern festival in the Peninsula island Nusa Dua. 

Flyer, The Nusa Dua Light Festival

Where is the Peninsula Nusa Dua? 

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“The name 'Nusa Dua' is derived from the two small islands on its eastern shoreline. Though it’s the most developed area in Bali, it still houses many temples, a museum, and many other attractions to see and visit. The enclave is an idyllic place for honeymooners and for those who bring the entire family for a memorable Bali holiday.”

The Peninsula Nusa Dua is designed by The Indonesian Tourism Development Centre or ITDC designed for those tourists (all type inclusive for tourist destination). This area  is a main enclave of world-class hotels, complete with an upmarket shopping complex with well-maintained facilities, and with a luxurious 18-hole golf course, white-golden sandy beaches and many other nearby interesting tourist activities (snorkeling, surfing, diving, visiting water blow, visiting temples, enjoying tranquil beaches etc.).

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The Nusa Dua Light Festival 2017 is the biggest and the first lantern festival of Bali.  The event  opens from  17 June – 30 July 2017 (from 05:00 – 10:00 pm). 

The various shapes, sizes of lanterns will be displayed with a performance of music and there is also food and beverage stands. You will enjoy the spectacular lights on the peninsula of Bali.

There will be the marvel at fairytale-themed lanterns and attractions at the event, such as car lanterns and Trampoline Euro Bungie.  
 

The tickets:  RP 20,000 (US$1. 5) For domestic visitors and RP 75,000 for foreign visitors.

For more info, please check the flyer above.

Happy Travels!

The Best Advice for visitors: How to Visit Bali Art Festival 2017

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 “The Bali Arts Festival brings the island’s cultural scene to life for a whole month of daily exhibitions, performances and an array of art-related activities.”

The Annual Bali Arts Festival 2017 features various artworks and cultural achievements of the local artists from all over Bali island.  Every year the event attracts local  and international visitors to the Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre in Denpasar Bali.   In the Arts Center, Taman Budaya is the main location where most of the daily exhibitions and art performances will be held for a month.

Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre Denpasar Bali, Map below:

Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00–22:00

Location: Denpasar Arts Centre (Taman Werdhi Budaya), Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar

Tel: +62 (0)361 245 294

Video:The Opening parade on Saturday June 10, 2017 in front of the Bajra Sandhi monument in Denpasar, Bali

By, Deva Pradnyana

 If you are planning to visit the festival, these are some advice to follow since the area will be very crowded by visitors every year:

1.      You should ask for a guide book from the committee at the booth around Ksiranawa stage.  The art center has several stages and spread around the area.  It is a good idea to have a guide book handy, so you can have  dates, time and locations are stated in the event schedule.

2.      Plan to arrive early, especially when you  visit the event with children.  Some events are free, so it is very important to arrive an hour before the performance is started.  If you are planning to watch a popular performance, You would give yourself more time to find the perfect spot.   

3.      How to get to the Art Center with easy access?  The best way is arriving on the Jalan Hayam Wuruk near the Banjar Kedaton, and you need to make a little walk to the location. 

4.      Transportation: You can arrange the transportation the day before with your driver.  You can take an Uber, Taximeter, private driver, or motorbike.  If you ride a motorbike, make sure to bring your helmet with you all the time.

5.      There are many food stands at the festival area.  It is a good idea to bring your favorite snacks and water.

6.      Don’t forget your umbrella and hat, especially for the daytime event.  It’s nice to have it handy.

7.      Be careful with your belonging.  This place is full of people and be aware of pickpockets,   I would bring my cross body purse to be safe. 

Selamat Menonton!

Enjoy the Event!

The Schedule of The Bali Arts Festival June 2017 

The Bali Arts Festival 2017 (39th Annual Celebration of Arts and Culture in Bali)

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Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00–22:00

Location: Denpasar Arts Centre (Taman Werdhi Budaya), Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar

Tel: +62 (0)361 245 294

Most of the attractions are free, and some performances will require tickets 

Hi Travelers,

Here is the schedule of the Bali Arts Festival June 10- 25, 2017

Saturday, June 10

• 2 p.m. - Preparation and carnival release in front of Bajra Sandhi monument, Denpasar 
• 6 p.m. - Gamelan Gong Gede at Kalangan Madya Mandalapukul 
• 8 p.m. - The opening of the 39^th Bali Arts Festival in the Ardha Candra open stage 

Sunday, June 11

• 11 a.m. - Gemblungan Medi Dance at Kalangan Angsoka, performances from East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province at Wantilan and Magelang province at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Panasar competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Ngelawang Parade at Art Centre area
• 8 p.m. - Arja at Kalangan Ayodya, art performance from Timor Leste at Ksirarnawa building, Wayang Kulit Parwa parade in front of Kriya Building and Gong Kebyar at Ardha Candra open stage

Monday, June 12

• 11 a.m. - Angklung Percussion at Kalangan Angsoka and Topeng Bondres Inovasi at Kalangan Ayodya.
• 2 p.m. - Joged Bumbung at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Ngelawang Parade at Art Centre area
• 8 p.m. - Wayang Kulit Parwa in front of Kriya Building, Gong Remaja drama at Kalangan Ayodya and Children’s Gong Kebyar at Ardha Candra open stage

Tuesday, June 13

• 11 a.m. - Mandolin Percussion at Kalangan Angsoka, Barong Bangkung art at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Topeng Prembon at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Joged Bumbung at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya and Gong Kebyar at Ardha Candra open stage

Wednesday, June 14

• 11 a.m. - Topeng Bondres at Kalangan Ayodya and Semar Pegulingan percussion at Kalangan Angsoka
• 2 p.m. - Taman Penasar competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Joged Bumbung at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya, documentary film screening at Ksirarnawa Building, Prembon klasik at Kalangan Ratna Kanda and Wayang Kulit in front of Kriya Building

Thursday, June 15

• 11 a.m. - Elementary school dance and percussion at Kalangan Angsoka and Innovative Prembon at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Penasar Competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Ngelawang Parade at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Arja at Kalangan Ayodya, Wayang Kulit in front of Kriya building and Balinese humor collaboration at Ardha Candra open stage

Friday, June 16

• 11 a.m. - Gambuh art at Kalangan Angsoka and Topeng Bondres Inovasi at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Children’s Arja at Kalangan Ayodya
• 5 p.m. - Calonarang Ngunying at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Documentary film screening at Ksiramawa Building and Balinese humor collaboration at Ardha Candra open stage

Saturday, June 17

• 11 a.m. - Photography Talkshow at Ksiarnawa Building, Gender Wayang Competition
• 2 p.m. - Dance and percussion at Kalangan Angsoka
• 5 p.m. - Joged Bumbung at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya and Gong Kebyar parade at Ardha Candra open stage

Sunday, June 18

• 11 a.m. - Gender Wayang competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 2 p.m. - Prembon Bondres with Angklung at Kalangan Ayodya
• 5 p.m. - Arja Dance Drama at Kalangan Angsoka
• 8 p.m. - Innovative Bondres at Wantilan, Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya and Gong Kebyar Parade at Ardha Candra open stage

Monday, June 19

• 11 a.m. - Kupu-Kupu Tarum Dance at Kalangan Angsoka and Bumbung Gebyong at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Topeng Prembon at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Ngelawang Parade at Art Centre area
• 8 p.m. - Gong Kebyar Parade at Ardha Candra open stage

Tuesday, June 20

• 10 a.m. - Elementary school-level Macecimpedan, Masatua Bali competitions at kalangan Angsoka, Aksara Bali writing competition for junior high, Balinese Pidarta competition, short story competition, Balinese reading competition
• 5 p.m. - Calonarang at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Arja Parade at Kalangan Ayodya, documentary film screening at Ksirarnawa Building, Children’s Gong Kebyar Parade at Ardha Candra open stage

Wednesday, June 21

• 11 a.m. - Theater performance at Kalangan Angsoka and Topeng Bondres inovasi at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Panasar at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Legong Classic at Kalangan Angsoka
• 8 p.m. - Gong Kebyar Parade at Ardha Candra open stage and Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya

Thursday, June 22

• 11 a.m. - Janger at Kalangan Angsoka and Mask at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Panasar at Kalangan Ratna
• 5 p.m. - Wayang Wong at Kalangan Angsoka
• 8 p.m. - Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya, Bebondresan at Kalangan Madya Mandala and Wayang Kulit in front of Gedung Kriya

Friday, June 23

• 11 a.m. - Classic Percussions and Bebondresan at Kalangan Angsoka
• 2 p.m. - Bumbung Gebyong Dance at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Genjek at Kalangan Angsoka
• 8 p.m. - Gong Bon Bali Drama at Kalangan Madya Mandala, Arja Parade at Kalangan Ayodya and Wayang Kulit Parwa in front of Kriya Building

Saturday, June 24

• 11 a.m. - Gambuh dance drma at Kalangan Angsoka and Topeng Bondres at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Panasar competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Joged Bumbung at Kalangan Madya Mandala
• 8 p.m. - Youth’s Gong Drama at Kalangan Ayodya and Baleganjur competition at Ardha Candra open stage

Sunday, June 25

• 10 a.m. - Banten Workshop at Ksirarnawa Building
• 11 a.m. - Semara Pegulingan Percussion at Kalanagan Angsoka, Prembon Drama at Kalangan Ayodya
• 2 p.m. - Taman Panasar Competition at Kalangan Ratna Kanda
• 5 p.m. - Ngelawang Parade at Art Centre Area
• 8 p.m. - Arja at Kalangan Ayodya and Baleganjur centre at Ardha Candra open stage

Bon Voyage!

Have A Great Trip!