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As a 21st century alternative of ‘artificial tourist infrastructure’, GWK Cultural Park is currently developing into a one-stop venue that covers exhibitions, events and amusement attractions as well as becoming the information and communication forum for national and international cultures. The wonderful site will soon own one of the largest artistic masterpiece ever created in Indonesia to reflect the strong values of one of the nation’s inherent local cultures. GWK Cultural Park is now in the process of building new megaproject Icon of Civilization where Vishnu is riding Mythical Garuda standing on top of the pedestal that can be seen as the tallest structure from the Ungasan Hill.  From the beginning, Garuda Wisnu Kencana was always intended to be something grand. The project w...

Back with a shout—or rather with delicate notes and composition, the 4th Ubud Village Jazz Festival will once again bring this music enthusiast’s most wanted quality event to Bali. The festival will showcase performances of world-class jazz musicians from around the globe to the delight of the festivals’ followers Since the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVIF) was first held four years ago the event has become a respected barometer for international jazz musicians to present their talent in Bali. This year the festival is still committed to delivering this one of a kind ‘true’ jazz festival that has become a melting pot for diverse and unique groups of jazz artists. This year, the 4th annual UVJF invites some of Indonesia’s most respected jazz musicians. These include Margie Segers, Oel...

In stark contrast to Britain the people of Bali have a well integrated society based on a strong community structure. The communities have clear sets of rules and a fundamental principle that a person is expected to be a part of the community and contribute to it and in return the community will look after and support them. Young men in the “difficult” age of their late teens are still very much a part of their communities. Like most young men of their age they may pursue an, at times, rebellious lifestyle of smoking and hanging around on street corners but when it comes to a ceremony they will there dressed in their traditional clothes and taking part in the rituals with the rest of their community. It all starts very early in life with parents, extended families and the local commu...

Pranoto’s Art Gallery was established in 1996 in Ubud and now occupies a new spacious gallery in Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Teges. The gallery exhibits a large fine art collection of paintings made by Indonesian and international artists as well as hosts life drawing model sessions.   The gallery is run by the artist couple, Pranoto and his wife Pendergrast.Pranoto’s work is inspired by the model sessions but his technique constantly evolves and currently he is painting with acrylic and marble dust to create texture. On the other hand,Kerry’s main focus is landscapes in plein air and her choice of medium is pastel on sandpaper, a technique that gives her work vibrant colors and movement.   Over the past few years, Pranoto’s Art Gallery has become a center for art and artists in ...

Considered to be one of the best photographers in Bali, Doddy Obenk recently made a journey to Cambodia and captured the stunning and historical temple at Angkor. He expresses his fascination towards historical buildings through his pictures and allows others to see the magnificent views from this famous site. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex and is Cambodia’s prime attraction for visitors. It is the World’s largest religious building and was originally built for the king, Suryavarman II, in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. With his images, Doddy hopes that we will be better able to appreciate culture, especially our own, and continue preserving culture for future generation.