Five countries have confirmed participation in the ethnic musical festival
for Southeast Asia (ASEAN) region during the 30th Bali Arts Festival in
June-July, Indonesian Antara News Agency reported yesterday.
The five countries are Thailand, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and host Indonesia,
I Made Santha, head of the cultural section of the Bali culture and tourism
office said on Sunday.
The schedule has been made for the musical performance during the Bali Arts
Festival, he said, Indonesia would perform ethnic music from Java and Bali.
It was also reported that an international puppet festival will be held
during the festival, and New Zealand, the United States, Japan, Britain and host
Indonesia had confirmed their participation in the puppet festival.
Indonesia launched "Visit Indonesia 2008" campaign to promote tourism
industry. Bali as the most famous tourist destination will hold some big events
in 2008 to attract more international tourists.
