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Bali
\nOffering joyous festivities for old and young
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\nCelebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the Gods<\/p>\n
OR<\/p>\n
Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali<\/p>\n
Rita A. Widiadana
\nand I Wayan Juniarta
\nThe Jakarta Post
\nDenpasar<\/p>\n
Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the
\none to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to
\ncelebrate with your loved ones.<\/p>\n
If you want to experience something different faraway from
\nyour tight schedule, why not fly to Bali for some leisure time.<\/p>\n
Unlike in previous years, Bali is rather quiet now since the
\nglobal economy is slowing down and a large number or frequent
\ntravellers now think twice before taking a commercial flight.<\/p>\n
It doesn't mean that Bali has lost its charm. Numerous
\ntraditional art performances are ready to welcome year-end
\nholidaymakers. Many star-rated hotels and exquisite bungalows
\nhave been busy preparing special events to greet the coming year.<\/p>\n
It could be a blessing in disguise for local tourists to spend
\nthe Idul Fitri holiday, Christmas and New Year's Eve in Bali as
\nmost hotels have cut their rates and are charging guests local
\ncurrency rather than the greenback.<\/p>\n
Most of all, year-end celebrations in Bali will start in early
\nDecember.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 1, fashion lovers will be delighted with a major
\nfashion extravaganza called Fashion Fusion held in conjunction
\nwith the Ritz-Carlton Bali's fifth anniversary. The three-day
\nevent will include a lavish gala dinner and fashion parade
\nfeaturing noted designers like Mardiana Ika and jewelry designer
\nRuni Palar.<\/p>\n
Starting Dec. 9 through Dec. 19, Bali will, for the first
\ntime, host the World Final of the Metropolitan Top Model 2001, a
\njoint event between the Paris-based Metropolitan Modeling Agency,
\nBAPP and the Sheraton Bali.<\/p>\n
\"The event is expected to improve the image of Bali in
\nparticular, and Indonesia in general, as a safe place to visit
\nand stay,\" commented Magdalena Wenas from BAPP. Representatives
\nfrom more than 50 countries will participate in the world final.<\/p>\n
\"We haven't received any cancellations from participating
\ncountries and everything is still on schedule,\" said Erick
\nRikmawan, a senior public relations officer.<\/p>\n
Other events await you. For New Year's Eve, Discovery Kartika
\nPlaza Hotel in Kuta is staging a Colorful Night, with plenty of
\nattractions and extravaganza shows. The event will take place in
\nthe Kharisma Ballroom.<\/p>\n
\"We expect more than 1,000 guests will attend the New Year's
\ncelebration,\" said Deddy Sasmita, the hotel's public relations
\nmanager. \"The theme 'colorful' will be reflected in the variety
\nof programs and decorations,\" Deddy commented.<\/p>\n
\"We are encouraging party-goers to wear extravagant and
\ncolorful costumes to create a cheerful night,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Fashion shows, music concerts and acrobatic shows are on the
\nmenu, not to mention a delightful New Year's buffet dinner.<\/p>\n
Hard Rock Hotel Bali in Kuta is preparing a memorable
\nChristmas and New Year package for every member of your family.
\nOn Christmas Eve, the hotel is putting on a Christmas Eve Dinner
\nat Gamelan Restaurant and Cabana Poolside Restaurant.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 25, Christmas Day Brunch will be served at Gamelan
\nRestaurant. Also on Christmas Day, your children will have the
\nopportunity to take part in a karaoke competition and Christmas
\nDecoration competition at Lil'Rock.<\/p>\n
On New Year's, Hard Rock Hotel will entertain its guests with
\nthe \"Rockin's Circus\" celebration. Australian band The Crave and
\nElectric Dollhouse will make the day memorable for you.<\/p>\n
Electric Dollhouse performers will enliven the party with a
\nseries of performances like juggling, stilt walking, dynamic
\naerial shows and daring fire acts.<\/p>\n
And last but not least, the door prize. Some luck person will
\nwin a free stay at the exotic Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya,
\nThailand, as a holiday bonus.<\/p>\n
Bali Padma Hotel is also staging impressive Idul Fitri,
\nChristmas and New Year events.<\/p>\n
For Idul Fitri, which falls on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, the hotel
\nwill serve Lebaran East Meets West buffet at Taman Ayun
\nRestaurant on Monday Dec. 17.<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner will be served on Dec. 24 with
\ntraditional Christmas dishes.<\/p>\n
Japanese cuisine will be served on Christmas Day. Santa Claus
\nwill be there to see the kids, bringing excitement to their
\nbreakfast.<\/p>\n
For beach lovers, greeting New Year's in a beach party is one
\nchoice.<\/p>\n
In the Sanur area, west of Denpasar, several hotels including
\nthe Bali Hyatt are busy preparing holiday festivities. Bali Hyatt
\nis putting on a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at the Wantilan Cafi.<\/p>\n
A special community Christmas Mass will be held on the night
\nof Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. in Rinjani Hall. Children will also be
\ntreated with a Children's Christmas Party on Dec. 25 in Rinjani
\nHall with Santa Claus as the guest of honor.<\/p>\n
On New Year's Eve, the partying will continue with a stylish
\ncolorful cocktail reception at Wantilan Cafi. While Mom and Dad
\ndance the night away, the hotel staff will entertain the kids at
\nthe Children's New Year Celebration, where there will be fun and
\nexcitement with games, a magician, jugglers and lots of
\nentertainment.<\/p>\n
In the Nusa Dua upmarket holiday resorts, the Grand Hyatt also
\nhas some interesting programs.<\/p>\n
Emeralda Ayu Kusuma, the hotel's PR manager, said \"We are very
\noptimistic that we will have extremely good year-end business.\"<\/p>\n
The hotel is targeting domestic guests, especially in
\nconjunction with Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.<\/p>\n
\"We are charging our guests in rupiah and offering our Pesona
\nRupiah Package, which is valid for Indonesians and KITAS
\nholders,\" she added.<\/p>\n
Other luxury hotel, the Sheraton Laguna, Nusa Dua, is offering
\nattractive packages. The Manuaba Children's Choir will entertain
\ndiners at the hotel's Christmas Eve Dinner at the Cafi Lagoon.
\nThe cafe will put on a traditional Christmas Buffet the next day.<\/p>\n
On the New Year's Eve, the hotel will stage Le Cabaret 2002, a
\nlive band and cabaret dancers who will entertain you throughout
\nthe night.<\/p>\n
Various other options are also available.<\/p>\n
At the newly opened Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park
\nin Jimbaran Hill, south of Denpasar, you can celebrate at a
\nunique New Year's party.<\/p>\n
Organized by Panorama Tour and PT Marga Giri Kencana, the
\nparty has a theme of Kampung Bali in which the entire park will
\nbe decorated to resemble a traditional Balinese village, complete
\nwith a night market and open stages on which a large variety of
\nBalinese performing arts will be staged.<\/p>\n
The climax of the Kampung Bali Countdown to 2002 will be a
\ncolorful fireworks display.<\/p>\n
Bali has an abundance of choices for you and your family to
\nwelcome the New Year. Happy Holidays.<\/p>",
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