Jazz Gamelan Fusion at the Bali Arts Festival
Without a doubt the cultural event of the year in Bali, the Bali Arts Festival is a spectacular mix of culture, passion and performance and will be from 18th June to 16th July.
The cultural events are ongoing throughout the month of festivities and include modern music, dance and theatre. Puppet shows and parades are also on the programme. What will be exciting at the festival is that one of Bali's most prominent composers and musicians, I Nyoman Windha, will bring an exciting and very contemporary program of modern Balinese music - "Jazz Gamelan Fusion" to the stage of the Bali Arts Center at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, 2006.
According to an article in the Bali Discovery, I Nyoman Windha will be Adopting "Mulih ke Bali" or "Bali Recovery" as the central theme of his groups contribution to the 28th Bali Arts Festival. I Nyoman Windha will use this performance to express his love for his Island.
The atmosphere and entertainment provided by dance troupes from all over Bali and some of the other islands in Indonesia make it a 'must see' event. If you are heading over to Bali during this time then check it out. You will not be disappointed. As more information comes to hand on the festival I will relay it to you.