Date: Monday, May 20, 2024

Time: 5pm — 6pm (local time) 

Location: Bali Collection Area, ITDC Nusa Dua, Bali

Free Entry!

On the occasion of the 10th World Water Forum, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Bali presents “Pawai Budaya” (Cultural Parade or Bali Street Carnival), a procession of various kinds of Balinese arts and cultural attractions that will be presented to the participants of the 10th World Water Forum.

With the theme "“Samudra Cipta Peradaban” (The Ocean Creates Civilization), the 10th World Water Forum Bali Street Carnival is an attempt to promote the importance of the oceans and the parades symbolize the glorification of the sea as the source of universal prosperity and the origin of the birth of civilization.

The ocean symbolizes the vastness of knowledge, the depth of noble values as well as the confluence of various creativity, feelings and intentions of humanity that give birth to a noble culture representing the virtuous, admirable and serene Krama Bali civilization.

The ocean also symbolizes Balinese civilization, which is open to different cultures and people from different corners of the world, harmoniously combining to add color to the Balinese art and culture library and confirm Bali as the center of world civilization (Bali Padma Bhuana).

The 10th World Water Forum Bali Street Carnival will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 5pm to 6pm at ITDC Nusa Dua Bali. The route of the parade starts in front of Pasifika Bali Museum, then passes by the stage of honor in front of SOGO Department Store and Bali Collection Department Store and ends on the street east of Devdan Show Building.

The cultural parade includes performances by local artistic communities in the following order: Bungan Dedari Karawitan Studio, Gianyar Paripurna Art Studio, Pancer Langiit Bali Art Studio, Kokar Bali Art Studio, Gumiart Art Studio and Gita Mahardika Studio.

As the first performer, Bungan Dedari Karawitan Studio will present a parade titled "Baruna Warnana", which is interpreted as a tribute and glorification of Dewa Baruna. “Samudra Cipta Peradaban'' as the central theme of this work is taken up with the concept of glorification of the sea represented by honoring Dewa Baruna as the ruler of the sea to carry the event of the 10th World Water Forum from Bali to the whole world.

Afterwards, Gianyar Paripurna Art Studio will present a parade with the theme "Segara Parisudha", which is interpreted as the protection of the sanctity of the sea. After the performance of Upakara, Uparengga and Gianyar Sekar Pucuk dance, Sanggar Paripurna presents an attraction titled “Upacara Pamarisudha Bumi” (Earth Pamarisudha Ceremony), a very important ceremony performed by the Balinese to preserve the sanctity of the sea for the future of life of all people on this earth.

Afterwards, Pancer Langiit Art Studio from Badung will present a parade with the theme "Segara Wisata" (Sea Tourism). Pancer Langiit Art Studio will not only present the traditional dances and exuberant gamelan sounds, but also a puppet attraction on a boat, which is a symbol of maritime tourism for the Badung community, as well as the Ogoh-ogoh Baruna Murti attraction.

After Pancer Langit Art Studio, the parade will continue with the performance of Kokar Bali Art Studio, which will present the theme “Wisata Telengin Segara" (Telengin Segara Tourism) or underwater tourism, inspired by the charm of the Indonesian underwater world, especially in Bali and Nusa Penida. Kokar Bali Art Studio will highlight the inspiration of Pura Dalem Peed, the home of Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling, who is considered the guardian of Bali's Taksu, and finally display a parade of decorative cars in the shape of the Pelinggih Gedong (sacred building) of Pura Dalem Peed.

On this occasion of Bali Street Carnival, Gumiart Studio from Denpasar will present a parade with the theme "Danacita Segara'' or Multicultural Civilization and Creative Economy, based on the cultural acculturation of the Balinese and their creative attitude towards their cultural potential. In addition to the Samudera Khanda dance accompanied by Rampak Kendang music and the janur (coconut palm) ceremony, the Gumiart Studio also presents attractions such as “Penari Ikan” (fish dancers) and carnival costumes.

To conclude the event, Gita Mahardika Art Studio will present a parade with the theme "Segara Danu Negara", which has been interpreted as a cultural interaction across the sea. In addition to dances depicting the beauty, purity and majesty of Bali's nature, Sanggar Gita Mahardika will present a thematic attraction entitled "Danu Murti" wrapped by the presentation of the installation works of Balingkang Temple.

Come and experience a series of breathtaking performances of Balinese cultural parades, various enchanting dances and attractions at the 10th World Water Forum Bali Street Carnival! 

See you there !