Arts & Culture
Ubud Food Festival 12 – 14 May 2017
The Ubud Food Festival ( UFF) is back this year with the theme ‘ Ever y F lavour Is A Stor y’. Returning for the third time this year, UFF will be presenting the archipelago’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, professional food enthusiast and food addicts alike. The festival will also be welcoming a series of local and international culinary experts, including Tasia and Gracia Seger from Australia; the jungle chef Charles Toto and raw food specialist Arif Springs from Indonesia. the festival will bring an array of Asian flavours to some of Seminyak and Sanur’s most exotic dining destinations. For more information please visit www. ubudfoodfestival.com
Balinale International Film Festival Bali
24 – 30 September 2017
This year, the Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, is back with more exciting cultural programmes. The international festival wi ll continue to forge relationships between countries through art, film and storytelling. Since its inception in 2007, Balinale has sought to raise awareness about art and f i lm among local and international communities, through programmes like school visits, free open air cinema, workshops and more. More importantly, the nonprofit foundation aims to promote Indonesian cinema with the help of professional workers in the film industry and even international award- winning filmmakers. For more information please visit www. balinale.com.
Bali Arts Festival 20 – 31 May 2017
Bali Arts Festival invites local and international tourists, as well as arts enthusiasts to capture the island of Gods’ cultural highlights. In its 38th anniversary, the Bali Arts Festival is held with the theme 'Pasuk Wetuning Bhuwana,' which translates to 'Maintaining Universal Balance and Synergy.' The annual festival allows visitors to witness unique artworks, sculptures and art exhibitions. The festival offers visitors open stages, auditoriums a nd outdoor pav i l ions for performances, including traditional and contemporary dance, shadow puppetry, music compositions and youth competitions. Bali Arts Festival is hosted at the Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre. For more information, visit www. baliartsfestival.com
Bali Blues International Festival 2017
26 -27 May 2017
Bali Blues International Festival invites blues lovers to join one of the island’s most anticipated music celebration. The festival features guest stars like Gugun Blues Shelter, Sixtrings, BluesMates Sekertariat Bali Guitar Club and Indra Lesmana. For more information please visit http://balibluesfestival.com