Bali Arts Festival 2024
Summary:
The Bali Arts Festival (PKB XLV) will be held from June 15 to July 13, 2024, followed by the Festival Bali Jani (FSBJ) until July 30, 2024.
The theme for the 2024 Bali Arts Festival has not yet been set, but we will update this post when it is released..
The festival will feature thousands of Balinese and international artists, including exhibitions, music performances, culinary stands, handicrafts, and cultural displays.
Bali Arts Festival 2024
The Bali Arts Festival (PKB XLV) is set to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2024, at The Taman Budaya Art Center Denpasar, the ISI Denpasar Campus, and the People’s Struggle Monument.
The event will showcase the talents of thousands of Balinese and international artists who will present various programs such as exhibitions, music performances, culinary stands, handicrafts, and cultural displays.
The Grand Opening Parade will feature performers from the Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) and contingents from nine regencies in Bali presenting cultural displays reflecting this year's theme.
Additionally, art groups from fourteen cities and provinces across Indonesia will participate in this year’s festival. Foreign artists from Japan, Thailand, Australia, Belgium, India, Malaysia, and China will also participate in the Bali World Culture Celebration.
The Festival Bali Jani (FSBJ) will follow PKB XLV. The festival will include competitions, exhibitions, parades, seminars, workshops, and an awards program. FSBJ Curator announced that there would also be plays, animated films, choral competitions, and stand-up comedy events.
Source: Bali Arts Festival website (Indonesian)
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