Bali Travel Magazine Guide - Hello Bali Magazine
What's On
Upcomings September
september1
This year’s Kuta Karnival promises more fun and frolics
in the heart of Kuta as the usual suspects converge once again to celebrate
the spirit of Bali on the beaches, bars and shops around town. Expect
plenty of live music, dj events, surf, skate competitions and cultural
diversions. Not to mention the gridlocked traffic along Jl Pantai Kuta,
get there early or arrive on foot. From September 1 to 9th.
For more info contact chris@kutakarnival.com
september2
Indonesian water colour artist Agus Budiyanto exhibits his latest work
titled ‘A Colourful World of Dreams’ until September 27th
at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Jimbaran. As suggested in the title
of this exhibition, in his newest work Budiyanto crosses the borders
between the natural world and that of his dreams. Expect a wide variety
of luminous colours, atmosphere and transparency in this vivid and attention
grabbing exhibition.
T: 701 010
september9
South East Asia’s premier women’s tennis tournament visits Bali from September 9 to 16th at The Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank and featuring a roster of high calibre international talent (including Lindsay Davenport’s singles comeback after an absence from the professional circuit for one year) and Svetlana Kuznetsova competing for the 2007 Commonwealth Bank Classic title this is one sports event not to be missed. Ticket prices from IDR 45,000 to 250,000 for the Sunday 16th final. For ticket reservations contact: www.bali-wtatour.com
september15
Transport yourself to megalithic Sumba at The Viceroy on September 15th
with photographers Ilan Weinblatt and Ari ‘Wekku’ Saaski
as they present a photo journey into the Sumba Pasola Festival. The annual
Pasola festival features colourful horseback riders attacking each other
with wooden spears and is one of West Sumba’s most ancient of rituals
still taking places in the modern era. Profits from photo sales at the
exhibition will be donated to the ‘Sumba Foundation’ to improve
the lives of Sumba’s people through health, education and employment
initiatives. Starts at 5pm.
T: 971 777
september25
Bookworms prepare yourselves for a trip into the world of literary wonder
from 25 to 30th September. All manner of adult and kids workshops, lunches
and readings will take place throughout the five days of the festival
culminating in the ‘Sweet Mangoes’ workshop retreat from
1 to 5th October, helmed by celebrated author of ‘Writing Your
Life’ Patti Miller who will help enable those keen to transfer
the multi-dimensional world of senses into written words.
T: 971 257
September 25 to 28th September sees the annual PATA (Pacific Asia Travel
Association) come to Bali to unite businesses in the Asian region at
this high profile travel/trade event. PATA 2006 was staged successfully
in Hong Kong and is being held at the Bali International Convention Centre
for 2007. For more information email Sheila Leong, Director of Events:
ptm@PATA.org
september30
September 30th marks the opening of Villa De Daun’s brand new
Da La Spa on Jl Legian. Catering exclusively to honeymooning couples
the seven treatment rooms with different massage therapies, body scrubs & masks,
beauty rituals and bath time indulgences. The signature Aromatherapy
Massage focuses on the art of healing through the sensory elements of
touch and smell whilst The Royal Wedding Ritual recreates the timeless
beauty ritual that was once the privilege for palace brides in Central
Java.
T: 755 728