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