”Baleganjur” and ”Angklung Keklentangan” Competition

DENPASAR – The 99th Puputan Badung Anniversary held a Baleganjur and Angklung Keklentangan competition at Puputan Badung Square, Denpasar. This event was between the 8 – 9 September 2005 and joined by 13 general sekaa baleganjur, 13-sekaa baleganjur from students of SMP and 8 SMA. For the angklung keklentangan competition, 4 sekaa competed.. Assessment was divided into 3 divisions, namely at Udayana street, in front of Natour Hotel Bali Jl Veteran and in front of the Jagatnata temple east side Puputan Square Badung. Trophy and cash money of Rp 45.250.000 was awarded. (BTN/015)

Bharata Natyam Dance Workshop

DENPASAR – To further introduce India’s classic dances especially from southern India a “ Bharata Natyam Dance” workshop was held at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) Bali at Jl. Raya Puputan Renon on Thursday (8/9). This first workshop attracted many people, and students of ISI Denpasar. Keynote speaker at the workshop was Ms. Neila Sathyalingam, Artistic Director from Apsara Arts, Singapura and Ms. Kavitha Krishnan from Apsara Asia, Singapura. Other Indian classical dances were also performed at the 9th Nusa Dua Festival. (BTN/015)

Discovery Kartika Plaza Prepares for Benchmarking

KUTA – On Sept 1, 2005, management and green team members of Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Kuta participated in training on the introduction to benchmarking the Green Globe 21 certification. Twenty managers and green team members, including the GM of the hotel, Mr. Urs Klee, participated. Raka Dalem a spokesperson for the group explained the benefits and preparation that is needed in benchmarking level (B level). Commenting on Discovery Kartika Plaza’s participation in the Green Globe 21 program, Mr. Urs Klee said that this is part of the hotel’s commitment in looking after the environment, for sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, at the second meeting on September 08, 2005, preparation was focused on setting up environmental and social policies while making preparations for topics to be discussed later on. Agung Suryawan, the chairman of Bali Greenery explained the full benefits of joining Green Globe 21. (BTN/028)

Bali Tropic’s Visit to BTN

DENPASAR – Eddy Soetjahyo (Communication Manager), Swastika (F&D Manager, and Ary (Secretary) Bali Tropic Resort & Spa Nusa Dua visited Bali Travel News, on Saturday (10/9) to ask questions and find out more about the THK Tourism Award & Accreditations 2005 and the painting exhibition at “Gallery VII” Bali Travel News that will be held in December. (BTN/015)

Statue Competition

NUSA DUA – Ten sculptors joined a statue competition held in conjunction with this year’s 9th Nusa Dua Festival (FND). One of contestants from Guang village, Sukawati Cokorda Raka said, if statues are made from soft stony soil get more attention and all will be sold. In the picture Cokorda Raka is working with stony soil. Cok Raka that produces contemporary work, usually exhibits in foreign countries likes Japan and Europe.
(BTN/018)