Sanur Village Festival 2008

I am sure you are all familiar with Sanur Beach, Bali. The Island of Gods, rich in cultures, a tropical paradise in Indonesia. They are having another festival there, Sanur Village Festival.

Let's GO TO SANUR !
It originated from a few minds and the desire to increase the image of Sanur as one of the prominent tourism destinations in Bali . After a brainstorming session, members of the Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur concluded with a yearly event to bring the Sanur tourism community and the local community together through a week-long event dedicated to increase the cultural aspects of the area. Hence the Sanur Village Festival was established for the first time in 2006. [=Venue: In front of the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel
Jl Pantai Segara.

It’s back again for its third year after two very successful previous years. This fun and cultural events festival highlighting Balinese art and cultural performances will be this year around the area of the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel on Jl Pantai Segara. But, it’s not only art and culture performances that will be the highlight. There will also be a food bazaar, bonsai and orchid exhibition, contemporary music performances and for the fashion aficionado, a delightful fashion show. Of course there are numerous other activities sure to please all during this five day event. As with the same last year, there will be an international cartoon exhibition, and the popular jukung festival of local village boats. Naturally the music festival will no doubt draw big crowds to the beach and all in all, this promises to be the greatest festival up until now. The kids are never left out of the activities and the kite festival will delight them and no doubt all the adults as well. One part of the festival that I am looking forward to seeing is the photo contest. The theme for the photos have to be centred around the Sanur area and prizes are up for grabs.

This is one festival in Bali not to be missed if you are over on the island at the beginning of August. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

The Third Sanur Village Festival will take place August 6 - 10, 2008 . As in past celebrations, this year's Sanur Village Festival will maintain its focus on the area surrounding the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel on Jalan Pantai Segara in Bali's historical Sanur district. And, as with previous festivals, visitors will be spoilt for choices of activities from which to choose during the 5 day event. Back on the schedule again are the jukung festival of local village boats, a music festival, an international cartoon exhibition, and an almost continual food festival throughout each day of the festival. Organizers have promised new and exciting activities to enliven the third running of the Sanur Village Festival.

Chairman of the Sanur Village Festival, I.B. Sidharta Putra, is very enthusiastic at the prospects for fun and entertainment on offer at this year's festival.

Sidharta said: "I can't believe at how fast time flies, and here we are getting ready for the third Sanur Village Festival. This year's celebration will take place on August 6-10, at the area of the Inna Grand Bali Beach. For sure in this third year, we are now more equipped, and more prepared to entertain everyone with our variety of shows we have coming up on the colorful agenda. This year, we will still have a kite festival, an international cartoon exhibition, beach and water related activities, and great musical performances focusing on the genre of Jazz crossover. Also, for those who have witnessed and experienced our food festivals in last years' festivities will surely miss the delicacies Sanur has to offer. I can't wait to see all of you back at the one and only Sanur Village Festival."

One event not to be missed is the photo contest that will take place again this year. Ardent photographers will compete for honors and prizes with photos depicting the beauty and uniqueness of Sanur.

For more information on tSanur Village Festival 2008 log-in to the official website as follow:

http://www.gotosanur.com/