CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL ‘NORTH BALINESE CULTURE’
CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL ‘NORTH BALINESE CULTURE’
July 30th – August 2nd
Singaraja, Bali
Henrice Vonck 081 236 713 448
The town of Singaraja, sitting on the north coast of Bali, will host the conference and festival ‘North Balinese Culture’, to be held from July 30th to August 2nd, 2009. Its projected goal is to study the cultural heritage and artistic identity of the Buleleng regency, as well as to stimulate the revitalization of its artistic activity, particularly its performing arts.
Balinese Textiles
Throughout the world, the wealth of traditional Balinese textiles is well known. Many of the best examples can be found in museums as far away as Switzerland.
While they are admired by many for their beauty and sheer artistry, textiles play an important part in the daily life and ceremonies of the Balinese. An interesting fact about traditional Balinese clothing is that most consist of a simple rectangular piece of cloth which is then elegantly wrapped around the body.
Textiles in Bali, though, not only serve as protection against the cold and sun but are also powerful symbols indicating the status and well being of the wearer. The women of royal families always vied with each other to make the most beautiful creations using sumptuous materials including silk imported from China and gold and silver thread.
On Bali’s Arts and Crafts
There is probably no place in the world with such a high density of craftsmen and artisans in Bali. You name it and you can find it here woodcarving, stone carving, bone and ivory carving, silver and gold smiths, basket weavers, terra-cotta and ceramics- the list goes on forever. Here is a short list of some of the best things available and you can go to find them.
The first thing you should realize is that it is hardly worthwhile to travel up into some mountain village to single object, unless you see this as a form adventure. For the visitor on a limited schedule, a visit to one of the several galleries specializing in high quality traditional and antique arts such as the Four Seasons Gallery in Jimbaran is probably the best idea.
Here you will see the best art by the best artisans in an environment that will let you see them in the full glory. If you are still bent on finding it yourself, here are some tips:
Desa Cekingan, Tegalalang
Having a dinner or lunch in the maze of Balinese soothing-green rice terraces that has been well-known throughout the world is no longer a fantasy; Teras Padi Cafe offers both high quality food and natural surrounding, a green rice terrace carpet as long as your eyes can see, will fulfill your fantasy and spoil both your eyes and stomach.
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Kuta Carnival
Lately, Bali became a place where several international events were held. Two famous tourism areas, Kuta and Ubud were hosts of those events. Both of committee of Asian Beach Game (ABG) and Kuta Carnival held their event in the same place; around of Kuta beach while the committee of Ubud Writer preferred Ubud to be the host.
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