CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NOVEMBER 2011

6th November – HARI RAYA IDUL ADHA
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as may be some commerce, which celebrates the Islam Holiday meaning the 'Greater Eid'. Eid is also about spending time with family and friends, sacrifice, and thanksgiving for being able to afford food and housing. Each family will sacrifice an animal, such as a sheep, goat, or cow, by slaughter. The meat will then be divided into three equal parts to be distributed to others. The family eats one third, another third is given to other relatives, friends or neighbours, and the other third is given to the poor as a gift.


15th – 20th November – 5th BALINALE BALI FILM FESTIVAL
To coincide with the 18th annual ASEAN SUMMIT and expand on its efforts to garner a larger viewing audience, BALINALE 2011 will be held 15 - 20 November (changed date). Thank you for your support and please stay tuned for announcements on film selections and festival activities by logging on at www.balinale.com


19th November – HARI SARASWATI
This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. She rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron goddess of libraries and schools. Balinese Hindus believe that knowledge is an essential medium to achieve the goal of life as a human being, and so honour her. She is also celebrated because she succeeded in taming the wandering and lustful mind of her consort, Brahma, who was preoccupied with the goddess of material existence, Shatarupa. On this day no one is allowed to read or write, and offerings are made to the lontar (palm-leaf manuscripts), books, and shrines.


19th – 22nd November – THE 6th SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL, HORTICULTURAL FESTIVAL & FLOWER FIESTA
The National Festival of Flowers and Plants is a regular major horticultural exhibition event held in rotation between important cities across Indonesia, being held on Bali this year at Pantai Matahari Terbit in Sanur. This year it will be merged with the Denpasar Horticulture Festival as well as the 6th Sanur Village Festival. The Denpasar Horticulture Festival promotes the city as a tourism destination by exposing unique and quality products, as well as arts. The Sanur Village Festival is an annual arts, culinary, and cultural fiesta, which has been held since 2006. For further information about the activities of National Flora Week 2011 and the Sanur Village Festival please visit: www.balihorticulturefestival.com and www.gotosanur.com


23rd November – HARI RAYA PAGERWESI
The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense in welcoming the Galungan holiday. It is always held three days after Hari Raya Saraswati to empower the learning and wisdom bestowed. Bali will be very colourful and people will be coming to and from the temples for most of the day so please refrain from honking on the roads.


27th November – TAHUN BARU 1433 HIJRIYAH
Today marks the first month of the Islamic New Year and calendar, also known as 1 Muharram 1433. It is celebrated in Indonesia as a national holiday therefore all banks, government offices and some commerce will be closed.


27th November – ROCK N RUN AT HARD ROCK 11TH CHAPTER
This annual event will start at 6.30 am and mark Hard Rock Hotel's 11th consecutive 5 km charity run. The registration counter is open daily from 11 am – 6 pm in front of the giant surf board. The fee is Rp. 100,000 /person, including a t-shirt and refreshment. This year's proceeds will be donated to the Smile Foundation through the Rotary Club. There are prizes in Male/Female and Family Categories. More on 0361 761 869 ext 8163/4.

CRAZY CUL BLUES

CRAZY CUL BLUES adalah kolaborasi kreatif antara chef Ketut Go gonk (Culinary) yang akan mendemontrasikan pusaka kuliner Bali dengan respons musik BLUES Putu Indrawan dan kawan-kawan. Jenis masakan yang pengolahannya akan didemonstrasikan adalah Gecok Nyawan dan Lempet Nyawan!

Saksikan keindahannya
Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2011 Pk.19.00
di DOK - Warung Tresni Jl. Drupadi 54 Renon, Denpasar

Beyond Photography 2011

Pameran Seni Rupa "MEMBAJAK TRADISI" oleh I Wayan Wirawan

Kurator: I Wayan Seriyoga Parta

Diresmikan oleh: Warwick Purser

Rabu, 19 Oktober 2011
Pukul 18.30 wita
Bentara Budaya Bali
Jl. Prof.IB. Mantra 88A (By-Pass)
Telp: 0361 294 029

ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Opening: Bringing the world to Indonesia, and Indonesia to the world

ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) opens with a festive Gala Opening celebration in the Royal Palace, October 5 2011. The event was officially opened by Sapta Nirwandar Director General of Marketing for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

In the four days ahead, ANZ UWRF will present an array of over 100 programs with 137 writers from 20 countries, including Indonesia. Acclaimed and emerging Indonesian writers will be sharing panels with international writers in various sessions that wraps around the Festival’s theme for the year: “Nandurin Karang Awak-Cultivate The Land Within”

“We integrate speakers from very diverse backgrounds in our programs. It’s a rare chance for people to see these writers sharing their thoughts and ideas in the same panel.” Says Festival Founding Director Janet DeNeefe.

In the Festival Press Conference, ANZ Vice President Director Ajay Mathur, stated that ANZ is honored to be part of UWRF, “UWRF does not only bring the world to Indonesia, but also brings Indonesia to the world,” says Ajay. UWRF was on the brink of cancellation when the main sponsor from last year pulled out at the last minute. ANZ offered their support just eight weeks before the announced opening date and saved the Festival

Meanwhile, Sapta Nirwandar stated that the government fully supports the Festival. “UWRF brings visitors to Indonesia. It also gives visitors a broad knowledge of Indonesia’s literary culture,” he says. “Ubud is the perfect place for this event. I believe many writers will find Ubud very inspiring. I also hope that after the Festival, the writers and participants will stay to explore Bali and other places in Indonesia.”

Andre Hirata, writer of popular tetralogy Laskar Pelangi said that UWRF has a gleaming reputation among writers and literarty lovers whom he meets in other international Festivals he’s attended. “In UWRF, I don’t only present my work to people. I also get a chance to grow as an author, and learn from other writers,” says Hirata.

Literary is not all you will find in the Festival’s menu. UWRF offers a wide range of music, art and cultural programs. But the cherry of the event is its Children & Youth Program which offers 24 free programs for kids and teens. With ExxonMobil’s support, 15 students from underpriviledged schools in East Java hasve arrived in Bali to enjoy these programs.

The post festival outreach program will take writers on tour to various cities in Indonesia. “This is one part of the Festival that not a lot of people are aware of,” says Janet. “It is one of our effort to spread the seed of inspiration beyond Bali and to other parts of Indonesia”

From Ubud Bali, we welcome you to the Festival and hope you have a very inspiring experience at ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2011

Source: http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/book/anz-ubud-writers-readers-festival-opening-bringing-world-indonesia-and-indonesia-world

Tukang Foto Keliling (TFK) “Sederhana tapi Berwawasan”

Beruntung sekali, kali ini saya mendapat kesempatan untuk mengenal dan bergabung dengan keluarga besar Tukang Foto Keliling. Tidak hanya itu, saya juga berkesempatan untuk berbincang-bincang dengan Komandan Tukang Foto Keliling : ,“Nyoman Sujana”, yang akrab disapa “bli Man”,

Menurut penuturan Nyoman Sujana ; “Tukang Foto Keliling adalah komunitas terbuka bagi penyuka seni Fotografi, .TFK bukan hanya sekedar group hoby foto,TFK sudah seperti keluarga.Di keluarga TFK,sharing tentang foto benar-benar terbuka. Tidak ada sesuatu yang dirahasiakan, baik itu tehnik pengambilan foto, sampai cara pengeditan foto.”

Komunitas Fotografi yang tergolong unik ini bermarkas di Pulau Dewata Bali, TFK belum ada basecamp khusus,. Untuk sementara, kantor Nyoman Sujana yang terletak di “Baliwis spa-Nusa Dua” dijadikan sebagai tempat berkumpulnya para anggota TFK.

TFK terbentuk sekitar 7 bulan yang lalu. Berawal dari pertemuan7 orang dengan hoby yang sama, diantaranya : Nyoman Sujana,Yande Zetia,Dewa Enggung Susila,Dayu,Wayan Benny Saputra,Gede Sumanjaya,dan Merta Yasa,, .Dari pertemuan tersebut,Yande Zetia mengusulkan untuk membentuk komunitas fotografi yang bisa dijadikan wadah bagi penyuka seni fotografi,sekaligus sebagai sarana untuk belajar bersama,berbagi ilmu dan menambah wawasan dalam bidang fotografi. Akhirnya mereka sepakat untuk membentuk komunitas fotografi dengan nama “Tukang Foto Keliling (TFK)”.

Disepakatinya nama “Tukang Foto Keliling” sebagai nama komunitas, karena nama tersebut dirasa lebih sederhana, tidak mau egois menamakan diri Fotografi. Nyoman Sujana juga menambahkan ,”sebagian besar keluarga TFK adalah fotografer-fotografer pemula dengan keterbatasan alat. Hampir semua keluarga TFK menggunakan kamera dan lensa yang sederhana, namun keluarga TFK selalu berusaha untuk memberikan hasil yang terbaik, tidak kalah dengan yang menggunakan kamera mahal.”

Tidak hanya memotret model, TFK juga memotret kebudayaan , landscape,even-even,dll. Untuk saat ini, TFK memang lebih sering memotret dengan konsep model dan hunting lokasi.,. Model disini juga sudah menjadi bagian dari keluarga TFK, tidak ada istilah bayar-membayar untuk model. TFK juga sebagai wadah untuk proses belajar. Baik model ataupun fotografer bisa belajar untuk menambah wawasan dan konsep dalam foto. Tidak hanya sekedar memotret dan dipotret tanpa hasil yang tidak bermanfaat.

Sebagai orang yang dipercaya untuk menjadi komandan TFK, Nyoman Sujana berharap, ;untuk kedepannya TFK bisa terus menjadi wadah berbaginya ide dan pengalaman seputar fotografi yang bisa membuat keluarga besar TFK menjadi semakin maju,selalu berkarya dan berusaha mendapatkan hasil yang terbaik tanpa melanggar norma.

Sampai saat ini,Tukang Foto Keliling beranggotakan lebih dari 130 orang. Bagi yang ingin bergabung dengan keluarga TFK ,bisa join di http://www.facebook.com/groups/167956969911454/ ….

Good Luck TFK!! Salam jepret-jepret :D
Source: Kompasiana.com

HUNTING SERENTAK RAGAM BUDAYA DALAM LENSA

Venue : pulau penyu TANJUNG BENOA nusa dua badung
Waktu : Minggu, Tanggal 9 Oktober 2011, jam 10 pagi on time
Konsep : balinise beauty n glamour ( plus bikini sesion )
Model : 6 model
1. nora candra filips
2. adeline damm
3. pradnya naraswari
4. gek dewi ntr
5. diah agustini
6. dhie gresia
Meeting Point : Hardys nusadua

Participation Fee @Rp. 25.000,-
- snack n drink ( 100 Fotografer pertama )
- Name Tag
- MUA Fee
- Wardobe
- Location Fee

Jumlah Peserta Maksimal 150 Peserta
- 1:15 Peserta

untuk pembayarannya on the spot, sekalian pembagian Name tag,
Ini akan di liput untuk pemecahan REKOR MURI hunting bersama di 33 Propensi dan 4 negara ASIA termasuk Indonesia


Koordinator umum :
1. Putra Sedana ( 085792666686 )
http://www.facebook.com/putralagabintang

2. Putu Hartawan ( 08123856060 )
http://www.facebook.com/ziphytpaparazi

link acara :
http://www.facebook.com/groups/fotografer.indonesia/?view=permalink&id=248527538525435

Kordinator lapangan :
1. MAN SUJANA ( Badung ) 081805384512
http://www.facebook.com/isujana

2. KOKO EDY TAMPAKSIRING ( luar daerah ) 081805584884
http://www.facebook.com/edyasmara

3. YANDE ZETIA ( Gianyar ) 081999178423
http://www.facebook.com/yande.zetia

4. DEWA ENGGUNG SUSILA ( Tabanan ) 081933020996
http://www.facebook.com/enggungsusila

From Byron Bay to Bali, Jeni wears many hats

By JANN BURMESTER

JENI Caffin arrived in Bali three weeks ago wearing a “hat” labeled media co-ordinator for the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. That hat is still in place, but there are now so many tiaras and head-dresses teetering on top that Jeni says she’s barely recognisable.

Now the festival’s creative producer as well, Jeni laughs when she says: “I am water – wherever there is a gap, I flow into it.” Former director of the Byron Bay Writers Festival from 2007 to 2010, Jeni is now lending her expertise and knowledge to the 8th Ubud Writers and Readers Festival to be held from October 5 to 9.

Her participation in Ubud is being sponsored by the Byron Bay Writers Festival committee. Part of Jeni’s mission is to build a bridge so that Indonesian writers can play a part in the Byron Bay festival, and Australian writers, particularly those in the Northern Rivers, can take the stage in Ubud.

Speaking from Ubud recently, Jeni said this was a cause dear to her heart. “I believe it is essential to share contemporary Asia/Pacific writers with our audiences and also for Indonesian readers and writers to discover what is being said and thought in our part of the world,” she
said.

Ex-Melbournian and long-time Ubud resident Janet de Neefe is the founding director of the Ubud festival. Jeni describes her as a “phenomenon”. “I’m used to having 27 ideas before breakfast; Janet has them before her eyes even open at dawn and I have the SMSs to prove it,” she said. “I’m privileged to be her sounding board and tuning fork for festival-related matters and, my goodness, she’s feeding me well, too. “I shall probably leave Ubud in November the size of and shape of a small keg – hurrah for sarongs!”

Describing the list of more than 100 invited writers to this year’s festival as “sumptuous”, Jeni
said the theme of “Cultivate The Land Within” was perfect for Bali. Some of the esteemed guests include Tariq Ali, Anita Heiss, DBC Pierre, Alex Miller, Junot Diaz, Brenda Walker, Alexander McCall Smith, Marieke Hardy and Salena Godden.

“Ubud somehow provides the most tolerant and open space for stories to unfold, set against a
backdrop of staggering, beautiful venues, both natural and hand-built,” Jeni said. “I have had the joy of tearing about with Janet visiting some of the venues new to the festival. “Yesterday one of those, Betel Nut, took my breath away, and that ain’t easy. “It’s a different way of working here, a different way of being. Vive la difference.”

The festival program and information, including buying tickets and travel packages, can be found at www.ubudwritersfestival.com.

STOP PRESS: Just weeks before the opening of the 2011 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, ANZ (through its Indonesian subsidiary PT ANZ Panin Bank), has stepped in to offer the festival sponsorship which will see the event renamed as the ANZ Ubud and Writers Festival.

“This is a happy, happy day for us,” festival director Janet de Neefe said.
“When our 2012 naming sponsor defaulted at the 11th hour, we were devastated, but determined that Indonesia’s premier literary event would go ahead untarnished and proud.

“On the eve of launching what we believe is our most enthralling and inspirational program ever, we take great heart from knowing that ANZ shares our aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”

News of a fabulous partnership between ANZ and the Festival

Just eight weeks before the gala opening of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2011, ANZ, (through its subsidiary PT ANZ Panin Bank), a leading international bank in Indonesia, has stepped in to offer the Festival sponsorship that will see the event named as the ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2011.

The Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Group) is renowned for supporting cultural, community and sporting events such as the Archibald Prize, Royal Flying Doctors and the Australian Open.

Said Festival Director and Founder Janet de Neefe “This is a happy happy day for this, our eighth Festival. When our 2010 naming rights sponsor defaulted at almost the eleventh hour, we were devastated, but determined that Indonesia’s premier literary event would go ahead untarnished and proud. On the eve of launching what we believe is our most enthralling and inspirational program ever, we take great heart from knowing that ANZ, our newest and most generous sponsor, shares our aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”

"We are pleased to support the ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, rated as one of the world’s top six literary festivals. The Festival also enables us to show our support for Bali and the development of Indonesian literature and culture. It is also a great proposition for our customers, especially our retail customers and credit card holders," stated Joseph Abraham, ANZ CEO Indonesia.

We invite you all you to come to the ANZ Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2011 to celebrate the diversity of thought and breadth of vision represented by one hundred writers across all genres, across the globe, in recognition of our theme, cultivate the land within. Festival dates are 6 – 9 October. For more info www.ubudwritersfestival.com

Bali beckons 'literary tourists' Ubud Writers & Readers Festival offers culture in a paradise

Ubud, an enchanting town in tropical Bali's undulating hills, has arrived with panache on the global literary scene.Judging from this year's splendid 2010 Writers & Readers Festival, it would be worth blocking out Oct. 5-9, 2011 for some top-class literary tourism. The 2011 theme is "Nanduring karang awak": Cultivate the land within" — a line from an old Balinese poem. Attendees will be encouraged to explore the great global commons of mind and heart in just the spot to do so with stunning views of Mount Agung. In the wake of the Bali terrorist bombings in 2002, which left locals scarred and tourists scared, Janet de Neefe, a long-term Ubudian, decided to try to transform a disaster into an opportunity. Mix a bit of paradise and lavish creature comforts, add a dash of cultural magic, stir with persistence and presto . . . Ubud has become one of the top literary festivals in the world.

Now in the top six of such festivals, according to Harper's Bazaar, Ubud attracts an impressive array of writers from around the globe and draws devoted pilgrims in ever-greater numbers. For writers, the call to duty in idyllic Ubud is almost as hard to resist as it is for the growing audiences of readers. Booker Prize-winner Ann Enright ("The Gathering"; 2007) admitted it was hard to tear herself away from her home in cold and rainy Dublin, but she was rewarded with rapt audiences eager to imbibe her thoughts about her books, writing and the human condition. Among the others who joined her in Ubud this year was self-styled
"faction" writer Tash Aw, the Malaysian author of "Harmony Silk Factory" (2006) and "Map of the Invisible World" (2010); as well as Christos Tsiolkas, the controversial Greek-Australian author of "The Slap" (2009), who defended his use of vulgarity, arguing that critics are guilty of class bias and that he doesn't just write for the privileged.

But writers beware, this is no laid-back lotus-eating holiday, as the organizers have them — young or old, famous or not yet so — performing yeoman's work on panels and in individual sessions. Despite the demanding schedule, by all accounts it's an energizing experience as there is so much interaction between writers and with readers in a variety of settings. Perhaps the most enjoyable is over dinners and drinks at places ranging from Ubud's swankiest venues to some of its legendary watering holes such as Naughty Nurni's, as famous for its dry Martinis as its succulent ribs.
And what a feast it was this year, with 135 writers from 27 countries spread out over 183 panels and workshops with 37 special events organized around the theme of "Bhinneka Tunggai Ika: Harmony in Diversity." One of the highlights was the increased attendance of Indonesians and the chance for readers to discover the work of many Indonesian writers.

Readers have an opportunity to meet their favorite writers and discover new favorites in an intimate setting that maximizes interaction and closes the chasm that often separates artists from their audiences. The venues are cozy, often bursting, but relaxed and friendly, creating a wonderful festival vibe where interaction and exchanges flow easily and informally.

Having endured the rigors, backstabbing and networking of academic conferences, it was uplifting for this correspondent to discover that large gatherings of intellectually curious people can be so exhilarating and exuberant. Instead of moody prima donnas, noses to the heavens, minds in the clouds, the literary stars come across as down-to-earth people who muck in with undisguised joy. Maybe it's something about being in Bali, where everyone can leave all their
metaphorical baggage behind and rediscover something precious as they unwind and reorient.

It is 25 years since my first visit to Ubud, and today there are only a few traces of what was then a simple, unhurried, tranquil artists' village of unpaved roads lurking under vast canopies of greenery and spartan accommodations nestled in terraced rice fields.

Yet the transformed Ubud remains enchanting, and weary visitors can now enjoy far more pampering and tastier grazing options. But old Ubud hands can't stay away from the roast suckling pig served at Ibu Oka's in the center of town, across from the palace. Same great food, same low prices, but now this overgrown shack has added real tables and chairs on its crowded terrace — a comfortable upgrade that detracts nothing from the scruffy ambiance.

The new Ubud boasts a slew of five-star hotels, including the plush Aman and Four Seasons that help support the festival and offer special packages. For those with tighter budgets, there is a range of options from pensions to excellent hotels at reasonable rates, many of which can be found on the festival website. Organizers have transformed this festival from its original shoestring operation to one that boasts significant corporate sponsorship, perhaps most abundantly evident in the ubiquitous Citibank hospitality vans and banners fluttering all over town. Seldom does corporate social responsibility look so commendable as it does at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

Janet de Neefe, the Australian-born founder of the festival, married a Balinese and raised a family in Ubud while opening two restaurants and a cooking school. It is amazing that she has enough energy and enthusiasm to organize this festival and also answer questions from the press.

What were your goals when you established the festival, and to
what extent have you achieved them?
From the start, our aim was for the festival to be a bonus to the
people Bali, both economically and educationally, and also to
encourage understanding through literature and cross-cultural
exchange. As well, we wanted to promote an awareness of
Indonesian literature to our international audience and create
opportunities for local writers while providing ongoing inspiration to
the youth of Indonesia.
I believe we have achieved most of these goals but it's a work in
progress.
My focus now is to start translating Indonesian literature to reach a
wider audience, and I am already speaking to local publishers.

What are the benefits for Bali and Ubud?
Clearly there are economic benefits. Ubud is a much busier place
during the festival, and everyone can see that. The festival has also
placed Ubud on the global literary circuit, and it is now a name
associated with the literary arts. Bali is no longer only known for its
Kuta beaches and beer, but for Ubud, culture and books.

How has the festival evolved, and what do you think needs to
improve?
The festival has grown rapidly. I think the sheer location of Ubud
and the hospitality of the local community is a part of that success. I
would still like to see Indonesians more integrated in the program,
between the writers and readers. It's really a confidence issue and we
are trying to bridge that gap. I would also like to see more events in
Denpasar (Bali) and other parts of Indonesia. Next year I am hoping
to start an Emerging Writers Festival in Denpasar purely for
Indonesians.

How do you select writers?
We use our theme to guide us and I focused on that more closely
than ever this year. For Indonesians, we have an Indonesian
curatorial team who read and select work. This year we had more
submissions than ever.

How have you been so successful in lining up so many sponsors?
I guess we are irresistible! Just joking! As you can imagine, I am
truly passionate about this event and spend a lot of time meeting
corporate sponsors who eventually heed my pleas! Seven years
down the track, the support of sponsors is a testimony to our
professionalism and integrity. We are here to stay and they know it.
Citibank, for example, sees our worth as global cultural players and
we are happy to be associated with them. Our generous local
sponsors support us because my husband, Ketut, is from Ubud and
we both have a solid reputation in the community, something you
can't buy! We have owned businesses here for more than 20 years
and employ many of the local sponsors' children. We are one big
family.

There were no Japanese writers or readers at the festival. Is it
hard to identify and attract Japanese authors? Do you do
anything to promote the festival in Japan?
I have often tried to secure Japanese writers, but to no avail. We
nearly had one a few years ago, but she pulled out at the last minute.
I just don't seem to get anywhere and even the publishers can't seem
to help me. I wrote to a Japanese publisher last week so fingers
crossed, but I wonder if language is the issue. I will keep trying
because we have a large Japanese expatriate community here. Sadly
I don't have any media links in Japan.
Since this interview, the promising young Japanese author Mariko
Nagai, author of "Georgic Stories" (2010), has accepted an
invitation and will attend the 2011 festival.
Jeff Kingston is Director of Asian Studies, Temple University Japan.

The Japan Times: Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
(C) All rights reserved

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCTOBER 2011

5th – 9th October - UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL
The 2011 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival theme is Nandurin Karang Awak-Cultivate the Land Within, is our 2011 theme and is taken from the epic poem Gaguritan Salampah Laku by Ida Pedanda Made Sideman. Ida Pedanda Made Sidemen is considered one of Bali’s greatest Kawi-Wiku, Poet-Priests, and throughout his lifetime penned several important literary works. Besides composing poems and officiating religious rituals, he was also a respected authority on traditional architecture. He passed away on September 10, 1984, at the age of 126. From October 5 - 9, the brightest global writers will come together to debate the issues that divide and unite us, in a celebration of stories and voices. More than eighty established and emerging authors will convene on Ubud, in a celebration of literature, commencing with a tribute to Ida Pedanda Made Sideman. Readings, panels, workshops, literary lunches, debates and performances will enliven the landscape of this picturesque town. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is the major project of the not-for-profit foundation, the Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati. It was first conceived of by Janet De Neefe, co-founder of the Foundation, as a healing project in response to the first Bali bombing, with the first event held in 2004. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival mission is to create a world class literary event that brings together diverse Indonesian and international voices for dialogue and exchange in order to: share stories, ideas and their craft in the spirit of cross-cultural understanding; foster greater international awareness and understanding of Indonesian literary cultures; create opportunities for Indonesian writers to present their work to a global audience; and to expose Indonesian audiences to the work of international writers. More info on http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/


FRIDAY 14TH – SUNDAY 16TH – KUTA KARNIVAL
Bali’s 9th annual international event - Kuta Karnival has attracted thousands of people to the sands of Kuta, winning hands down an Award for The Best Community Event on Bali! Have fun with the series of events including; an Opening Ceremony with Turtle Release and Paddle for Peace, Kite Festival, Mepantigan Balinese Martial Art, Bali Hotels Association’s Bartender Competition, Graffiti Cartoon Expose, T-Shirt Cartoon Competition, Sunset Dances, Mini Cartoon Exhibition, Youth Race, Movie Screenings, Barong Reptile Show, Street Art & Sand Sculpture Competition, Kuta Young Architects, Youth Info Centre, Environment Day, Cardinal Music Awards, Bali Food Festival and Street Parade. All info on www.kutakarnival.com

22ND – BALI PINK RIBBON WALK BY BIWA
BIWA - Bali International Women’s Association - together with Bali’s Hotel Marketing & Public Relations Associations (HHPB) are delighted to present the 3rd Bali Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness in Bali. The 5 kilometer walk will start and finish at Nusa Peninsula Island at the Nusa Dua Bali Tourism Development Corporation Complex and will be participated by almost 1,000 participants from Bali, Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia as well as overseas. The event will be held on: Saturday, 22nd October 2011. Registration opens at 2pm. The walk starts at 4pm. Rp. 250,000 per adult, Rp. 100,000 per child (6-12 years), under 6 free. All proceeds go to breast cancer awareness on Bali. PH: 0361 286564 www.balipinkribbon.com

Source: Baliplus.com

Lomba Foto Bali Auto Modification Contest 2011

Lomba terdiri dari 1 kategori yaitu Kategori "Bali Auto Modification Contest 2011"

I. Dewan juri :

1. Dewandra Djelantik (Photografer Profesional )

2. Panitia / Sponsor

3. Sinar Photo

II. Hadiah :

Juara I : Uang tunai sebesar Rp. 750.000,- + plakat + Voucher cetak 20R + piagam
Juara II : Uang tunai sebesar Rp. 500.000,- + plakat + Voucher cetak 20R + piagam
Juara III : Uang tunai sebesar Rp. 250.000,- + plakat + Voucher cetak 20R + piagam


III. Syarat dan ketentuan :

1. Peserta lomba adalah umum dan terbatas untuk 100 orang peserta.
2. Pendaftaran/peserta Rp 20.000,- ( termasuk free pass selama acara BAMC ).
3. Kategori lomba adalah katagori modification contest
4. Foto berlokasi di acara BAMC di GOR Ngurah Rai Denpasar.
5. Foto hasil karya sendiri dan belum pernah dipublikasikan atau belum pernah menang dalam lomba sejenis.
6. Setiap peserta maksimal mengumpulkan 3 foto digital dengan format JPEG (min. 300 dpi hi-res + quality max dan sisi terpanjang 3000 pixels). Foto dikumpulkan dalam bentuk file foto.
7. Tata cara pengumpulan foto dalam bentuk file : Untuk pengumpulan dalam bentuk file, peserta harus mencantumkan nama file dengan format JUDUL FOTO_NAMA LENGKAP (contoh : Setetes Penuh Arti_Joko Prayono). Batas pengumpulan karya lomba adalah tanggal 9 Oktober 2011 pkl. 13.30 wita
8. Periode lomba dari 7 Oktober sampai 9 OKTOBER 2011.
9. Foto merupakan hasil karya selama 7 – 9 Oktober 2011 .
10. Foto harus sesuai dengan norma-norma masyarakat dan tidak boleh mengandung unsur SARA, Pornografi, sadisme, dan sarkasme.
11. Seluruh foto merupakan tanggung jawab dari fotografer. Panitia lomba foto BAMC bebas dari tuntutan model dan/atau pemilik properti yang disertakan dalam lomba foto BAMC.
12. Editing diperkenankan hanya sebatas warna, kontras, dodging, burning, dan cropping.
13. Foto yang diikutsertakan tidak dikembalikan. Panitia BAMC berhak menggunakan foto baik pemenang lomba maupun bukan pemenang untuk kepentingan promosi dan publikasi dari pihak Panitia BAMC dengan tetap mencantumkan nama fotografer (Credit Title) dengan pemberitahuan terlebih dahulu.
14. Peserta hanya berhak atas 1 (satu) pemenang pada setiap kategori. Keputusan dewan juri bersifat mutlak, sah, dan tidak dapat diganggu gugat.
15. Pengumuman pemenang : 9 Oktober 2011 di acara Penutupan BAMC di GOR Ngurah Rai Denpasar
16. Panitia BAMC dan keluarga dari Panitia BAMC tidak diperbolehkan mengikuti perlombaan ini.
17. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut dapat menghubungi Sdr. Samuel 0818 05328022 atau email ke sinarphotobali@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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