Balinese culture on center stage

Balinese culture on center stage

JAKARTA (JP): Balinese wear, handicrafts, cuisine and
sculpture will dominate the interiors and exterior of Mal Pondok
Indah in South Jakarta as part of the mall's celebration of
Indonesia's 53rd independence anniversary.

The event opens today and runs until Aug. 23.

Traditional dances and musical performances will also be held
daily. More extensive shows will be performed on weekends and on
the national holiday on Aug. 17.

In previous years, traditions of Yogyakarta (1997) and
Cirebon, West Java, (1996) were promoted at the mall in
conjunction with independence day. (ylt)