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(10-14 October 2008)

ORIGINALLY called the Nusa Dua Festival; this event was first established in 1993. The Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008 will mark the 12th annual Festival of Nusa Dua.
For two consecutive years (1994 – 1995) there was no Festival held in Nusa Dua. But in 1996, under the guidance of Mr. Anak Agung Gede Rai – the following President Director of BTDC, the annual Nusa Dua Festival was restarted again. This Annual Events keep continues and has been improved to date under the leadership of Mr. I Made Mandra, the current President Director of BTDC, Nusa Dua.

In consequence of various disasters, BTDC as Civil Organization spotlight in Tourism Industry representing best alternative to return the Image of Bali (Recovery Bali) as well to promote the Indonesia Culture in general and Bali to the world.

In 2007, BTDC has taken the initiative to revamp the image of the Nusa Dua Festival and re-brand it under the name of ‘Nusa Dua Fiesta 2007’, which essentially is a reflection of the lifestyle of this charming. The new name of Nusa Dua Fiesta has brought the innovative and colourful yet exclusive event.

Nusa Dua Fiesta Mission OUR mission is to build a strong foundation by creating a highly organized and entertaining celebration program gathering the Nusa Dua Community together as a whole to promote and establish itself as Bali’s primary luxury destination and promoting Indonesia in General. all program and detail at : http://www.fiesta.balinusaduaresort.com/

BALI SURFING HOLIDAY

BEST SURFING BEACH IN BALI

Bali surfing is an exciting adventure to break the high wave of the Indian Ocean. Bali provides many places for the surfers to challenge and experience the sea world and having fun during your vacation. With the easy access road to the surfing point, it will make your interest to experience this great adventure. the Indian Ocean own specific characteristic wave that makes Bali well known as good place for surfing holiday by all surfers in all over the world. Firstly, Kuta Beach is the pioneer of Beach that many surfers have experienced the wave of this famous beach in Bali . Kuta also provides Surfing Course where you may learn how to surf with the complete facilities and professional instructor.

Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach is a barometer of Bali Tourism has a beautiful panorama a long the beach and own the specific characteristic wave of Indian Ocean that is good for all surfer from the beginner until the professional. A long the Kuta Beach, the white sandy unfolding the coastal area from the north to the south and it own the magnificent view of sunset that make Kuta Beach is famous in all over the world. More about Kuta Beach.

Padang - Padang Beach
Padang - Padang Beach is located 25 km southern part of Denpasar Town or 25 minutes drives from Bali 's International Airport . It has a beautiful beach with white sand along the coastal. The surfing point at Padang – Padang Beach is located under ground in the steeply sloping hillside apposite to the Indian Ocean and has a big wave that good for surfing. It place is growth to be a surfer destination and this place become famous from year to year. More about Padang – Padang Beach.

Balangan Beach
Balangan Beach is located in Balangan Village Bukit Unggasan, Jimbaran Bali. It has a beautiful view of beach and a big wave good for surfing. It is quite easy to reach the Balangan Beach where this beach has been known by all people and famous among the surfers. Step down from the top hill to get the beach and you will start your great water adventure from here. Please visit more about Balangan Beach .

The Dream Land
The Dream Land is the name of area where previously is designed as an elite resident. It own a beautiful panorama and beach with he high wave and make this place is favorite for the surfers. It is located around 20 km from the Denpasar Town or around 20 minutes from the Bali 's International Airport . The sunset panorama is also dominating this beach and now many people have come for resting. Please visit more about Balangan Beach .

Uluwatu Beach
Uluwatu is well known as a tourism destination because of it temple, Uluwatu it self also has a beautiful beach with the high wave and good for the surfer. Many surfers have experienced in this beach and all of them amazing with the wave. Step down from the top of hill to get the beach is a unique experience for the surfer. It is located in the Pecatu Village , Kuta Bali or 35 minute from Bali 's International Airport or only 5-minute form the Uluwatu Temple . Please visit more about Uluwatu Beach.

Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa Dua area is well known as a resort area where many big hotels and high class has been built in this area. Nusa Dua own very beautiful beach a long with the white sandy and soft wave in edge of beach. However, Nusa Dua also owns a good wave for surfing adventure. As a resort area, Nusa Dua has very good access road so is very easy to locate this place. Located beside of Grand Hyatt Resort or behind of amphitheatre of Nusa Dua. Please visit more about Nusa Dua Beach .

Serangan Beach
Serangan Beach is located 5 km southern part of Denpasar Town and the beach it self is located at Serangan Island that has been exploited and designed as a resort area. however the projects are delayed whereas. Serangan owns a beautiful beach and the good high wave. It was many surfers have experienced this place, which makes them enjoy surfing. Warung or small cafes to serve the seafood are also available in this area. Please visit more about Serangan Beach .

Canggu Beach
Canggu Beach is located 10 km western part of Denpasar Town and own beautiful beach with the black sand along the beach. The big wave are easy to be found in this place and many surfer from local and foreign are love this place to experience this water adventure. It is located in Canggu Village, Kerobokan, Denpasar Bali and very easy to locate and accessed by motorcycle. Restaurant and warung (cafe) are available in this place make the visitor more enjoyable to stay in this beach. Please visit more about Canggu Beach .

Medewi Beach
Medewi Beach is one of the surfing beaches in the west of Bali that is famous with the beach and good wave for surfing. Hotel and restaurant are also available in this place to serve every visitor who wishes to enjoy the beauty of Medewi Beach . It is located in Jembrana Regency about 70 km western part of Denpasar Town or about 2,5 hours by car. Please visit more about Medewi Beach .

BALI BEACH AND UNDER THE SEA

BALI BEACH AND UNDER THE SEA

Amed and Tulamben
Approximately 1.5 hour from Badung north of Padang Bay. There is most popular diving site or snorkeling in Bali. A shipwreck and a drop-off accessible from the beach offer easy access to colorful under water world. The magnificent coral viewing , also notorious for shark, rays and a wide variety of beautiful fish life. Diving courses are also available.

Nyang Nyang - Labuhan Sait Bali
Located a few kilometers north of the ancient temple of Uluwatu, facing the vast Indian Ocean. From the parking area, one must descend down stairs and pass through long narrow gap of cliff before reaching the wide beach area. The sea water here is crystal clear and the large waves make it one of the best places for surfing in all of Bali, as surfing lovers throughout the world have already discovered.

Suluban Beach Bali
Located a few kilometers north of the ancient temple of Uluwatu, facing the vast Indian Ocean. From the parking area, one must descend down stairs and pass through long narrow gap of cliff before reaching the wide beach area. The sea water here is crystal clear and the large waves make it one of the best places for surfing in all of Bali, as surfing lovers throughout the world have already discovered

Nusa Lembongan Bali
This small island is one of the most a popular destinations for day trippers from Bali. The trips can takes about one and two hours from the Badung strait, depending on whether you sail or motor boat. One of the main attractions of the island is diving and snorkeling, with amazing corals, and tropical colorful fishes, crystal clear water and white sandy beaches. Lembongan’s large neighboring island, Nusa Penida has a somewhat more ominous reputation and less popular.

Geger Beach Bali
It only takes 5 minutes to go there from the Bali golf – Nusa Dua. Many tourist often call it as “a hidden Paradise”. It’s not only because of the ebach have clear water it is worthy to be the place for swimming as well as surfing.

Padang-Padang - Bingin Bali
Located a few kilometers north of the ancient temple of Uluwatu, facing the vast Indian Ocean. From the parking area, one must descend down stairs and pass through long narrow gap of cliff before reaching the wide beach area. The sea water here is crystal clear and the large waves make it one of the best places for surfing in all of Bali, as surfing lovers throughout the world

have already discovered.

Medewi Beach Beach
Located about 72 kilometers west of denpasar, the area was a forest with “ketket”, or thorny trees. The thorny forest means “Alas Meduwi” in Balinese. Because of this. People agreed to call it “Meduwi”, then changed into the current name of Medewi. The beach is flat, stony, and has long rolling waves, so it is very suitable for surfing and sunset watching.

BALI'S PLACE OF INTEREST

BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF THE MONTH.......

TRUNYAN VILLAGE -BANGLI REGENCY
Owes it origins to pre-Hindu times (BaliAga), and still maintains many of its ancient customs. According to legend, the village was founded on the spot where an ancient tree, which smelled of incense, stood. The old Temple, Pura Pancering Jagat, still stands under a massive banyan tree.

RIVER AYUNG RAFTING - GIANYAR REGENCY
The River Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali, and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience rafting on the river Ayung’s west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of this beautiful, intact nature area is highlighted by the appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkeys, magpies, and more.

MEKEPUNG (BUFFALO RACES) - JEMBRANA REGENCY
The Mekepung was originally held as part of the harvest festivities. The carts and buffaloes were, until quite recently, still used for transportation. The Mekepung consists of a race between two carts pulled by water buffaloes. The colorful decorated animal race on a two-kilometer course.

BALI BIRD PARK - GIANYAR REGENCY
The Taman Burung Bird Park situated in Batubulan, is home to more than a thousand birds (250 exotic bird species) from indonesia and all over the world. It is set in two hectares magnificent gardens filled with the tropical plants, water features and spectacular Rain forest in aviary. Also see the famous Komodo Dragon. Has restaurant for visitors to interact with nature by having breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea with bird.

DELUANG SARI TURTLE FARM - BADUNG REGENCY
This farm’s is to promote the survival of the green turtles, which are an endangered species. The farm is located next to Tanjung Benoa, near Nusa Dua and Jimbaran Bay. The shy turtles are kept in bamboo fences, so that they are safe from poachers. People are now encouraged not to kill the turtles for food, in order to ensure the survival of these creatures.

KUTA KARNIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAM

Kuta Karnival Announces Program
Kuta Karnival – 9 Days of Fun on the Beach October 18-26, 2008.

(8/16/2008) Graha Wicaksana, the head of Community Development for Kuta, Bali's most famous beach area, has confirmed that the Kuta Karnival returns for nine days from October 18-26, 2008.Initially organized as a response to the Bali terrorist attack of October 2002, the event has now become a regular fixture on Bali's busy calendar of yearly events.

This year’s event has been given the motto of "A Celebration of Life" reflecting the nine days of traditional art performances, sunset dances on the beach, sports activities, and an entire bazaar of culinary kiosks located in tents up and down the beach.Following the first Kuta Karnival held in 2003, this will represent the sixth year for the festivities which now garners national and international press coverage.

The 2008 Karnival will also feature Balinese dance competitions, environmental conservation exhibits, a fun cycle show, seminars and a mass street parade. Based on past years, the Kuta Karnival is expected to draw more than 90,000 people.Some of the highlights of this year’s Kuta Karnival:

● Opening Ceremony - Held on the first day of the event, this day will be marked by a traditional Sekar Jagat dance and "Bali Paddle for Peace" in which 1,000 surfers will take to the ocean to spread flower pedals on the waves. 500 turtles will also be released back into the local seas.

● Food Festival - Tentatively set for day 8 and 9 of the Kuta Karnival more than 60 of Bali's best restaurants will set up kiosks along Kuta Beach. A children's play area will be in operation and live entertainment will be on offer from a central stage during these two days when more than 30,000 visitors are expected to attend.

● Tebs Shocking Games - Tebs will be offering samples of their beverages and a number of adventure activities including rope climbing and rope games offered under the careful supervision of the professionals from Tree Top Bedugul.

● Beach Volley Ball Competitions - Volley Ball competitions between both local and international teams at the competition arena on each day of the Kuta Karnival.

● Beach Soccer - Held on "Surf Family Day" informal soccer matches for all those who wish to take part.

● Sand Creations - School children will have the opportunity to compete for prizes as they display their ability to build sand-based sculptures.

● Life Guard Demonstrations - See life-saving techniques demonstrated by the Kuta Life Saving Association.

● Surfing and Body Building - Competitions to be held at “Halfway Point” on Kuta Beach.

● Skate Ramp - Bali's landmark skate arena located on the beach will allow everyone a chance to try their skill at skateboarding. Day 3 will be dedicated to a final skate boarding competition.

● Tug-of-War- See companies, clubs and community groups compete.

● Traditional Dance and Music - Scheduled for every afternoon of the Karnival - a different traditional Balinese dance each day.

● Surfer Girl Balinese Dance Competition - Traditional dance competition for children.

● Traditional Kite Flying - Scheduled for day 2, some 3,200 kites are targeted to participate. at the Bali Garden Hotel.

● Arts Attractions - Alumni from Bali's Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) will perform during the Karnival.

● Bali Islamic Festival - Islamic-themed activities will be on offer at the Discovery Shopping Mall.

● Beach Stalls - Local merchants and organization offering knowledge and goods from their bazaar stalls stretched along the beach.

● Suzuki Music Festival - scheduled for each day of the Karnival, see new products and national bands perform.

● IndieFez XL - Sponsored by XL on the music stage, Day 5.

● Cardinal Awards - A competition between local bands and models. Winners will compete in Bandung, West Java in a national competition later in the year.

● Karnival Parade - Set for the last day of the Karnival in the parade will include decorated floats, roller skaters, cyclists, big bikes, antique cars, gamelan orchestras, and horse-drawn carts.

● Jalan Santai - A fun walks by more than 2,000 people through Kuta Beach.

For more information contact Mr. Graha Wicaksana at telephone ++62-(0)815575222. http://www.kutakarnival.com/ or http://www.gokuta.com/

BALI NIGHT'S 'LIFE

BALI NIGHT’S LIFE

Bali’s nightlife is becoming more and more famous and will no doubt catch up with Bali’s surfing, diving, cultural and all-round holiday reputation very soon. Bali remains an island where the night life is improving from an already high level although you don’t have to travel far from the designated areas to get away and experience the real Bali. Bali’s nightlife in no way damages the culture and landscapes of the rest of the beautiful island and provides tourists with an excellent evening to end the perfect tropical day.

Firstly it is probably natural to begin talking about Kuta, the heart of Bali for all the party goers that come to Bali. The main Kuta area is split into to main halves that are separated by the infamous Jalan Legian (Legian street). On the beach side of Jalan Legian there are many budget accommodation areas and many small bars and restaurants each offering either a specialized menu such as Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Western or of course Indonesian cuisine as well as a selection of other dishes. The bars around this are a small and ideal for cheap drinks in the day and the beginning of the evening with lively atmosphere where surf videos are often screened or live bands and free pool add to the amusements of the guests. A short walk onto Jalan Legian will bring you up to the main super clubs, here you have a selection of big cheese, hip hop and RnB, house and trance and reggae to name a few. The atmosphere on these streets is jolly and fun often with entertainment such as professional dancers and other performances; furthermore the clubs finish at around 3 to 4 o’clock.

But the night need not end here as a short taxi ride up the main street will bring you to double six beach where there are a number of clubs that will remain open until the tropical sun rises into the next morning. There is the double six club that boasts a hard trance all night party scene, a large pool and a bungee tower located right on the beach as well as a more classic and golden oldies orientated club that is more relaxed although still lively. Double six is also host to many cafes and bars that look straight onto the beach and serve good food and offer excellent chilled out drinking.

Further up again from Legian there is the more sophisticated and refined area of Seminyak where the bars and clubs are smaller and offer a delicate and elegant nightlife including salsa and world music in the bars and also where a few more concepts are being played with in a vibrant street away from the young larger louts. For even classier nightlife there are the many bars and clubs in and around Nusa Dua and Sanur that offer refined luxury and a more intimate atmosphere. A number of Beach clubs similar to that of the double six club are also beginning to immerge but not yet spreading outside of the already touristy areas.

Source : from another Site

INAUGURATED AS NEW BALI GOVERNOR

Pastika & Puspayoga Inaugurated as New Bali Governor & Vice Govenor

Made Mangku Pastika and Anak Agung Ngurah Puspayoga have officially become Bali's new governor and vice governor to lead the island province for the next five years. The pair were installed Thursday by Home Minister Mardiyanto in a special plenary of the Bali Legislative Council in Denpasar.

"You have been chosen in the first direct election ever conducted in the province. Therefore, you have the legitimacy to run the upcoming administration more effectively," Mardiyanto said in his inauguration speech. "And in doing your duties, keep one thing in mind that from now on, the two of you no longer belong to a particular political party but to all Balinese. So you must act on behalf of all the Balinese."

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) supported the pair who replaced Dewa Made Beratha and IGN Kesuma Kelakan who was in office since 2003. Mardiyanto said that central government expected that newly appointed leaders would apply transparency and accountability in running the administration, as this would illustrate the government's seriousness in promoting clean and effective local governance.

As many as 600 guests, ranging from local councilors to local and national figures, were present at the ceremony including Bali council Speaker Ida Bagus Putu Waisnawa, Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo, Bali Police Chief Insp. Gen. Teuku Ashikin Husein and Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan.

Pastika was a three star police general before being nominated as a Bali gubernatorial candidate earlier this year. His last police position was executive director of the National Anti Narcotics Agency. Another landmark in his carreer was to lead the investigation team into the 2002 Bali bombing which killed 202 tourists, mostly foreigners, including 88 Australians.

(Source: The Jakarta Post 29 Aug 08)

COMMONWEALTH BANK TENNIS CLASSIC 2008

Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2008

Nusa Dua Bali 07-14 September 2008

The Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic will once again feature a rich collection of tennis talent, with many exciting new names joining the familiar faces that make the premier tennis event of South-East Asia an essential stop on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

With prize money of US$600,000 plus other bonuses, Bali will showcase upcoming players set for stardom in the world of Women's tennis. We see this opportunity as a great promotion for Bali as all the international events, 30 in total around the world, will have leader boards carrying the title Road to Bali.

The tournament, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Resort, Nusa Dua Bali between 7th and 14th September, includes many of the pacesetters of 2008. As well as many players who have earned titles this year, there are several who have claimed stunning upsets at the highest level, including headline-grabbing victories at the Grand Slams held in Melbourne, Paris and London.

Who reached their first Grand Slam semi-final? Who qualified for the Last Eight Club at Wimbledon by reaching the quarter-finals at her 12th attempt? Who upset superstar Venus Williams at the French Open? Who became the first Chinese player ever to reach the semi-final of a Grand Slam? Who became the first player ever to beat world number one Justine Henin in Dubai? Which player earned doubles victories over two Grand Slam doubles champions this year? Who beat former champion Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon because she didn't like her dress?

The answers are Daniela Hantuchova, Tamarine Tanasugarn, Flavia Pennetta, Zheng Jie, Francesca Schiavone, Peng Shuai and Alla Kudryavtseva. And all are expected to take part in the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2008.

More detail please visit: http://www.bali-wtatour.com/