Colossal Tektekan and Okokan

TANAH LOT—This single performing art really thrilled the ocean of spectators. Moreover, when they enjoyed the string accompaniment of Balinese traditional bamboo music closely related to the life of farmers (Tektekan and Okokan) the atmosphere was even more delightful and brilliant. Then, it was further cheered up by the presentation of barong and rangda. As well as this the attraction known as ngurek or self-stabbing by kris dagger and trance created a subtly mystical atmosphere. It is a brief description of the show entitled Colossal Tektekan & Okokan. The theme for this event was “Heading for Tabanan as the Sacred Inspiration of Bali 2010”. It was supported by some 1,500 dancers the majority of whom consisted of farmers throughout Tabanan Regency. Such spectacular attraction was presented at two locations, namely at the Surya Mandala Cultural Park and in front of the Tanah Lot Temple, Friday (12/9). (BTN/015)

Clean-Up the World

NUSA DUA - Celebrating the 16th anniversary of Clean-Up-The-World Meliá Bali Villas & Spa Resort joined the community-based environmental campaign for the third time. The resort’s 100 staffs along with hotels in the Nusa Dua community, cleaning and collecting garbage on different assigned areas in Nusa Dua from early morning until 08.00 am. The resort enlivened the campaign theme ‘Start today ... Save tomorrow – Clean Up Our Climate”, using eco friendly garbage bags instead of plastic bags during the cleaning. (BTN/008)

Manager’s Conference 2008

KUTA — Hard Rock Hotel Bali was pleased to be the host hotel for HPL Hotels and Resorts Manager’s Conference 2008 from 27–29 August with more than 45 managers attending the meeting sessions followed by team building activities and “Bad To The Bone” dinner party at Sand Island. During their 3 day stay at Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Managers from HPL Hotels and Resorts throughout Asia were entertained with performances from Djampiro Band, Bartender Flaring, Aerial Acrobat, Traffic Blues Band, Fire Dancers, Canon Man and Fire Spinners. Centerstage also hosted some unique events during the week, that conference attendees were also able to enjoy, including Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s Annual Body Painting Competition, Fashion Shows and performance by Australia’s own Rice Girls. (BTN/*)

Independence Day Celebration

SEMINYAK — Starting the Independence Day celebration, Sofitel Seminyak Bali Staff and Management held a flag hoisting ceremony at the hotel. The ceremony started at 9 am. Mr Rai Soekidjo, the Director of PT Satria Balitama, conducted the ceremony as the instructor. Mr Xavier Cappelut, General Manager Sofitel Seminyak Bali and Mr Robin Deb, Resident Manager of the hotel also joined the ceremony. In his speech, Mr Soekidjo reminded everybody to remember the sacrifice of our patriots and the meaning of independence itself. “Independence is a human right. We have the freedom to express our opinion without being anarchists. We have to ask ourselves: what have we given to our country for being independent citizens?” Seen in the picture: Mr Robin Deb, Mr Xavier Cappelut and the Management of Sofitel Seminyak Bali at the ceremony. (BTN/*)

SEMINYAK – Anantara Seminyak Hotel as a participation in the campaign to “Save the World” held beach clean up activities every Friday. Something making Friday (19/9) more special was the release of 150 turtle hatchings at Seminyak beach. The picture shows the Anantara team. (BTN/013)