The Results of International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese



International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese were held successfully from July 30 to August 2, 2009. The conference formulated four recommendations that are aimed to preserve North Balinese culture. These four recommendations are,

1. There is a need for political will from the government of Buleleng and Bali, the house of representative of Buleleng and Bali, government as well as private institutions, artists, culture connoisseurs and public in general to work hand in hand in preserving North Balinese culture.
2. To promote the passing of bills that protect the preservation and development of North Balinese culture that take their root from government regulation on the preservation North Balinese culture’s legacies.
3. A data base of all North Balinese culture’ aspects especially art troupes, artists, architects, art performance, oral art performance, language, custom, art potential of each village,  and others cultural legacies that is tangible or intangible, needs to be built  through the collaboration of Undiksha, Buleleng government, and Preservation of North Balinese Culture Foundation.
4. An action plan that comprises publication of International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese’s proceedings, WOJ Nieuwenkamp’s sketches and Van der Tuuk picture collections needs to be formulated.

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North and South Bali Collaboration in a Bondres Performance



The International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese was not just all about North Bali but it was also about harmonious synergy between North Bali and South Bali. This harmonious synergy was shown in the collaboration of North and South Bali artists in performing Bondres drama performance (8/1/2009).

I Nyoman Durpa, an artist from Buleleng performed the bondres with three artists from South Bali which are members of RRI (Republic Indonesia’s Radio) bondres troupe. They were accompanied by Dwi Mekar Gamelan Troupe which is led by I Nyoman Durpa. This bondres performance combined humor and advice as well as messages to preserve the local culture.

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Exhibitions and Performances on the First Day of International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese



The International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese (30 July – 2 August 2009) is highlighted by painting, handicrafts and photos exhibitions, craftsmanship demonstration by Buleleng’s craftsmen and the performances of Buleleng’s art maestros.

The painting and handicrafts exhibitions as well as the demonstration by Buleleng’s craftsmen take place at the hall of Buleleng’s Cultural and Tourism Department. The painting and handicrafts exhibition is held inside the hall. The painters who participate in this the exhibition are those who born and grew up in Buleleng or spent long period of time there. As for the craftsmanship demonstration it is held outside the hall. The craftsmen who show their skill and talent range from sculptures to the makers of perasi (drawing on processed palm leaf).

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