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The Indian Cultural Center (ICC) in Denpasar, in collaboration with the literature school of Udayana University are jointly organizing a one-day international seminar titled "Strengthening the cultural relationship between India and Indonesia," taking place at the postgraduate campus of Udayana University in Denpasar on Sept. 23.
The seminar, opened by Indian Ambassador Shri H.K. Singh and Bali Governor I Dewa Made Beratha, is aimed at finding out more about the cultural relationship between the two countries in the past and present.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Somvir at ICC on (0361) 241978, fax (0361) 241980, e-mail iccbali@indo.net.id -- JP
Meet on anti-aging medicine planned
The Indonesian Anti-Aging Society (PASTI), in cooperation with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Wellness, will hold jointly the 4th Asia-Pacific conference on anti-aging medicine at Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, from Sept. 22 through Sept 27.
The conference will feature more than 20 experts on anti-aging medicine from 11 countries including the United States, Australia, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.
For more information please call Randy Maharsi on mobile phone number O817 099 3503 or Melyana Tjandra on 0812 3844008. -- JP
Puri Wulandari gets IAI awards Puri Wulandari hotel, Ubud, has won a special architectural award with distinguished honor from the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI).
The annual IAI awards, presented in Batam island on Tuesday, were presented to recognize the best architecture produced by Indonesian architects in residential, nonresidential, public facilities and other categories.
Designed by Bali-based Arte architectural consultants, the property explores the richness of traditional Balinese architectural styles, combined with contemporary touches.
"The designs try to re-interpret traditional Balinese architectural concepts," Ketut Arthana, Arte's principal architect explained.
In general, Balinese architectural concepts are adopted only in terms of ornaments and physical appearance and apply these elements on structures and buildings. "Many architects are not aware of the importance of the spatial aspect of Balinese architecture, which allows them to experiment and to explore this concept," he added.
"These awards are both a form of recognition and a challenge to local architects and architectural firms to work harder and to produce their best," he maintained. -- JP