Denpasar (Antara Bali) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in the company of First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, opened the 34th Bali Arts Festival 2012 at Ardha Candra arts center here on Sunday night.
The opening ceremony of the arts festival was marked with the performance of Purusadha Santa oratory by the students of Denpasar Indonesia Art Institute (ISI) at Ardha Candra open stage.
Before opening the festival, President Yudhoyono and the first lady watched a carnival float and art performance of 18 contingents to enliven the carnival.
The Bali Art Festival, displaying both local and international artists, is an annual event organized by the Bali provincial administration.
Last year, the Bali Art Festival was entitled "Desa Kala Patra: Self Adaptation into Multicultural Concepts," during a month-long performance of dance, music, poetry, and handicraft exhibitions.(IGT)
President Opens Bali Arts Festival
Minggu, 10 Juni 2012 21:10 WIB
