Badung, May 24, 2024 - The 10th World Water Forum presented a side event, with interesting entertainment and performances titled Melasti Water Carnival on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Melasti Beach, Badung Regency, Bali.

A number of guest stars and musicians were invited to perform including RAN, Alffy Rev and Jun Bintang. The Melasti Water Carnival was set to entertain delegates and visitors to the world's largest water management event.

“This event is intended to entertain the delegates and participants of the 10th World Water Forum, who are tired after days of discussions and sessions during the Forum,” said Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, who was also present at the Melasti Water Carnival and seemed to enjoy the performances of the guest stars very much.

The Melasti Water Carnival, which was hosted by presenters Mo Sidik and Ito Sedana, also included local and contemporary cultural performances such as Kecak dance, handicraft exhibitions by MSMEs, water carnival dance and baleganjur, as well as performances by various Balinese artists.

This Kecak dance performance was able to captivate the audience that filled the front stage. On the sidelines of the event, participants can purchase handicrafts at a stand at the entrance.

The 10th World Water Forum takes place from May 18 to 25, 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali, under the theme "Water for Shared Prosperity" and six sub-themes, including Water Security and Prosperity, Water for Humans and Nature, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Governance, Cooperation and Hydro-Diplomacy, Sustainable Water Financing and Knowledge and Innovation. (Ridho Syukra)