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The Bella Donna Group supported by Martha Tilaar Group and Forever Jewelry presented a comprehensive and inspirational wedding exhibition at the InterContinental Resort Bali from August 31 - September 2. This second exhibition organized by the Bella Donna Group answers the needs of future bride and grooms. The exhibition was opened by the spouse of the Governor of Bali, Mrs. Ayu Pastika, and the fashion show featured top designers such as Adjie Notonegoro, Billy Tjong, Chenny Han, Monika Weber, Widhi Budimulia, Agnes Budhisurya, Hengki Kawilarang, Tjok Abi, and Ali Charisma as well as the collaboration of Intan Avantie and Anne Avantie.
FESTIVE CELEBRATION Inna Grand Bali Beach, Sanur celebrated the 67th Indonesian Independence Day in conjunction with its 46th anniversary on August 17. The festive day started with a flagraising ceremony in front of the hotel lobby, then was followed by fun games and a variety of traditional games such as a traditional box “nyuun keben” race, a sack race, climbing a Pedanan tree and much more. The hotel employees also performed Balinese traditional instrumental “Baleganjur” during the event. www.innagrandbalibeach.com
TEMPLE CEREMONY Bali Hyatt held a temple ceremony at the “Manik Segara Temple” as a special occasion for its Hindu employees on August 30-31. On August 30 they had a purification ceremony accompanied by a Baleganjur (a Balinese orchestra) then a holy procession from the temple to Kesuma Sari Beach and back to the temple again, where they were welcomed by a Rejang dance. The highlight of the ceremony was on August 31, when the priest conducted a prayer together with all the Hindu followers from the Bali Hyatt. The ceremony ended with a Topeng Sidakarya (Mask) Dance. www.bali.resort.hyatt.com 82 BALI&BEYOND OCTOBER 2012
MEET RICK PRICE