Arts workshop to be held in Denpasar

Arts workshop to be held in Denpasar

Around 22 artists from 11 countries will take part in a joint performing arts parade at Ksirnawa Arts Center in Denpasar on Nov. 26.

The program involves artists from Asia Pacific Countries including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon and Tonga.

For the last three months, these Asia-Pacific artists have been intensively taking part in Balinese dance and music workshops. They are learning various Balinese traditional dances such as the baris, pendet and janger dances, and many others.

After completing the workshop, the artists will present a series of dance and music performances.

The program, which started in 2004, is expected to improve cultural cooperation among the participating countries. "It is also an effective tool to bring peace to the region through arts and cultural activities," said head of Bali Cultural Office Nyoman Nikanaya. -- JP