Bali briefs

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checked -- JSR Kite festival bonds hotel staff

SANUR: The Bali Hyatt Kite Festival was held on Sanur beach on August 7 to build team unity among staff and allow guests to experience a Balinese community event.

The event began with a parade of the eight teams from Telaga Naga restaurant to the beach, where everyone was welcomed with a Balinese dance.

The judges marked the kites on their beauty and flying performance, and assessed those involved on their teamwork and costumes.

The judges inspected the kites and then they were flown.

The winner was the kitchen team (Angel of beauty), followed by the front office/sales marketing team (Dino kite); in third place was the gardening team (Cobra kite). -- JP

Jazz festival planned for Kuta

KUTA: The Jazz Merah Putih Festival will be held for the fourth time at Mall Bali Galleria in conjunction with Independence Day.

The festival, organized jointly by Bali Jazz Forum, Mall Bali Galleria and Sampoerna A Mild, will bring together jazz musicians including the Joe Rosenberg Quartet, Koko Harsoe Trio, Xinau, Kul-kul Band, Jazztiffy, Eric & Friends, Tuty & Friends and Rieka Roslan & Friends (Ex. The Groove).

The festival will be held at the Mall on Saturday Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. -- JP