The gorgeous island for Bali holidays hardly needs diversions to keep the tourists who flock to stay in a nice villa from Luxury Villas Bali interested, but in case the mood strikes, there are many native art exhibits, along with a popular festival that takes place every year for one month from mid June to mid July. This is a perfect time for tourists to learn more about the cultural history and traditions of Bali. It was not originally intended for tourists so much as it was intended to instill a sense of local pride and remembrance of native traditions. It began in 1979, put on by the government to emphasize the cultural arts of Bali. The festival called Pesta Kesinian Bali is in its thirty-third year and is held at the Art Center in the city of Denpasar.
Each year focuses on a particular theme that carries deep meaning to the native Balinese people. The 2011 theme was Sudamala which means to explore the purity of conscience. There are activities held every day, ranging from parades, to native dances and wonderful markets. It was first held to help locals remember their culture and create local awareness and preservation of tradition. In addition, the government wanted to build the potential of the local culture so the Balinese cultural art festival could become a World Festival someday.