On the Agenda
On the Agenda
* Bali International Fashion Week: Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
from May 13 to May 15, 2002.
Bali is not only famed for its rich natural and cultural
heritages but also has rapidly developing industries in garments,
accessories and textiles.
Modern and large scale garment making industries took off in
the l980s when the market began promoting the ready-made
garments, which is now mostly geared for overseas buyers.
An international trade fair that specializes in promoting
garment-related industries has been staged over the past two
years with very encouraging responses from worldwide buyers. Bali
is progressing toward establishing its status as one of
International Fashion Capitals.
Indonesia's fashion and garment industries comprising unique
fashion articles from textiles to accessories has been recognized
as the industry that gives a significant financial contribution
to the country's economy. Bali Fashion Week is an annual
international event where industry players can have direct contacts
with worldwide trend-setting buyers, while the buyers can
directly view, make (on the spot) transactions and place orders
with their potential partners while enjoying the beauty of Bali.
Interested in taking part of the event, contact ModaBali
Convex: Jl. Raya Seminyak #29X, Kuta-Bali. Phone: 62-361 731658;
Fax: 62-361 730608; e-mail: fashion@indosat.net.id;
www.balifashionweek.com
* ASEAN Art Award: Announcement of the winners and opening of art
exhibition, sponsored by Philip Morris Group of Companies, at
Bali International Convention Center. For more information
contact Nina Soenoto 021-5708070, May 9.
* Children's Story Telling Contest (Mesatua): Radio Genta
Station, Jl. Kebo Iwa No.63 A, Banjar Robokan Padang Sambian
Kaja, Denpasar, on May 12 and May 19; Tel: 62-361 416660
The contest is open for elementary school children.
Contestants are required to tell his or her story within 10
minutes to be broadcast on Radio Genta. Registration is open
until May 9. Winners of the contest will be both judged by the
organizing committee and the radio listeners.
* Painting Contest for Teachers and Students of Kindergarten and
Elementary Schools: At Wantilan (Auditorium of Bali's provincial
legislative body DPRD), Jl. Kusumaatmaja No.3, in Renon area,
Denpasar, on May 7 at 8 a.m.; Phone : 62-361 225033
The event is expected to arouse the awareness of students and
teachers on the importance of maintaining environmental balance.
* International Information Technology Center (ITT): The newly
launched center is located at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural
Park, Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta; Phone: 62-361-704844; Fax:
62-361-704842; e-mail: mgk@indo.net.id; www.mgk-bali.com
The center, which was launched at the cultural park on April
28, was jointly developed by PT Marga Giri Kencana and the
Korean-based Ockto Communication & Security Co. Ltd. It will
provide business communities in Bali and those visiting Bali with
advanced technological information.
The GWK Cultural Park is designed to become one of the most
advanced cyber cities in Southeast Asia. Various business and
cultural activities are now held at the cultural park, including
discussion on Gender Issues in the tourism industry, traditional
theater performances Arja, Drama Gong and music concerts. In
June, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to attend the
ceremony to mark the construction of the pedestal of the giant
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue which is intended as the Cultural
Landmark of Bali.