200 dancers to mark Dharma Santi

200 dancers to mark Dharma Santi

DENPASAR, Bali: At least 200 dancers will take part in the
Dharma Santi celebration at the Ardha Candra Taman Budaya arts
center here on Sunday, Antara reported.

President Soeharto will attend the event which marks the Hindu
Day of Silence, or Nyepi, which this year coincides with the
start of the Caka year 1920, according to organizer I Dewa Putu
Tengah.

The dance itself is arranged by local choreographers and is
presented in the form of a drama. A number of cabinet ministers
and foreign dignitaries will also attend, as will some 7,500
other guests.

In addition to artistic performances, the celebration will
also be marked with the recital of verses from the Hindu holy
book, the Veda.

Hindus make up 2 percent of Indonesia's population of 203
million people. Most live in Bali. (swe)