Artists from across Bali, Indonesia and abroad are Bali bound to participate in the 29th Annual Bali Arts Festival June 16 ” July 1, 2007.

Conceived and created 29 years ago by Bali’s cultural visionary, then-Governor Ida Bagus Mantra, the Bali Arts Festival has grown to become a staple on the Island’s cultural calendar. Night after night from June 16 through July 14, 2007, Bali’s best gamelan orchestras, dance and drama groups, and visiting artists from overseas will take to the stage at various performance venues around Denpasar.
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Buku Antar Bangsa, an Indonesian publishing house founded by former Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications Joop Ave specializing in books celebrating the art and culture of the Nation, recently released a magnificent 308-page table-top book “Icons of Art: National Museum Jakarta” - exploring the priceless collection housed at the National Museum.

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Anyone who goes to Surabaya, East Java, and stays at Surabaya Plaza Hotel can watch a traditional dance performance at the hotel lobby.

The Sparkling Suroboyo dance choreographed by Diaztiarni portrays dynamism and enthusiasm of the dancers. It reflects Surabaya, which Plaza says, is a comfortable, beautiful and bright city to visit.

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On every count, Nihiwatu stands out as a truly exceptional island resort; it is wild, remote and makes for an amazing destination for the adventurous. 14 exotic villas and bungalows are sculpted onto the cliff’s edge using thatch, bamboo and wood. Large rooms display tribal artifacts and ikat weavings, and you can relax into rattan chairs outside on the sea-facing balconies. The setting is pristine and endlessly peaceful.
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The best tourists in the world are the Japanese, followed by Americans and the Swiss, a survey based on views from hoteliers across Europe said Wednesday.

Japanese tourists stood out for being polite and tidy, securing 35 percent more votes than the Americans who came second.

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