After the conclusion of Kuta Karnival, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and the Sanur Village Festival last month, more festivals have been lined up, including the Batur Lake Festival in Bangli, the Lovina Festival in Buleleng, the Tanah Lot Festival in Tabanan, the Nusa Dua Fiesta, the Serangan Festival and the Denpasar Festival.
The wide variety of festivals exposing the uniqueness of each regency on the island for a more positive outlook of the country’s tourism industry. Every region has its own uniqueness and excellence that serves as a magnet for tourists. Such events, festivals and carnivals are playing a major role in encouraging tourism.
This year, the ministry is targeting to welcome a total 250 million of domestic visitors and 8 million foreign visitors.
Aside from local, national and international meetings hosted around the island, the festivals also provide a place for Balinese artists to be recognized and appreciated.