Artistic and cultural moments

Artistic and cultural moments

As the year draws to a close, the time has come to remember the
year as it was, with both bright and dark moments.

The arts scene this year was enjoyable as ever, with many
performances and exhibitions, both local and international.
However, this year's performing arts schedule ended on a sour
note with the cancellation of Ratna Sarumpaet's Alia, Luka
Serambi Mekah) (Alia, Wound on Veranda of Mecca), scheduled to be
screened on state television station TVRI, without explanation,
just as in the old days.

In the entertainment world, the Bali bombings meant several
concerts by foreign artists were canceled, although the
television industry and local films enjoyed bright moments this
year with, respectively, the presence of more television stations
and more local movies being released.

Here are a few images of major events that occurred in the
arts and entertainment world this year.