The Kuta Beach Karnival - A Celebration of Life

The first Kuta Beach Karnival in Bali, started from september 11th 2003 to october 12th 2003 has so far been a major attraction for both local and tourist. Many have seen the carnival with “A Celebration of Life” as their themes, a media of togetherness to bond the diversity of culture and to commemorate the victims of Bali bombing. Indeed the carnival intended to honor the victim of both US sept 11 terrorist attacks and Bali bombing October 12th with the final day to be the grand opening of Kuta monument in Bali bombing’s ground zero.

The Kuta Beach Karnival so far has been a successful event which includes many attractive activities such as the ever famous beach soccer in the outstretched Kuta and Legian beach, kid’s kite competitions, surfer girls rap, rock and run festival, fun walks, traditional Balinese dances, community bazaars, live bands, the X-games of skateboarding, surf and roller blades, and many others that last for the full month of the carnival. Although it is not yet as famous as the ‘bermuda’ or ‘mardi gras’ festival, it has applauded much of the local attentions and media counterpart.

It is expected that the carnival to become an annual event calendar to further promotes Bali to the world.

More information and events about the Kuta Karnival please visit http://gokuta.com

Compiled from many sources