Hey everyone just got back from the beach in north carolina. Had a great time and the weather was lovely. i was in a conversation about Bali with a friend of mine from College and he was telling me that independence day (aug. 17th) in Bali is not really a big deal for the balinese. Is that the case? Is independence day celebrated there on the scale that it is celebrated here in the USA or even in the capital Jakarta. Is it a national holiday in indonesia? Do they have large fireworks displays, parades, carnivals, and things for young kids to get involved with. Are there lots of parties and festivities? It would be great if someone could describe to me there experiences on Bali during the independence day celebration. I would think it would be a big deal, but my friend kept on convincing me that the Balinese people don't really celebrate that day like lets say americans or other nationals may their independence. Looking forward to hearing your alls responses.
Independence Day August 17th
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Here from 2002:
http://www.bali-pictures.com/categories.php?cat_id=68
From 2005:
http://www.bali-expat-pictures.com/cate ... ?cat_id=43
In Singaraja its a day long of parades.......
And allmost every car and bike has an Indonesian flag....
http://www.bali-pictures.com/categories.php?cat_id=68
From 2005:
http://www.bali-expat-pictures.com/cate ... ?cat_id=43
In Singaraja its a day long of parades.......
And allmost every car and bike has an Indonesian flag....
When we were living in Bali, the kids did just what Bert has said and shown - a one day shot, but one that was prepared for weeks in advance. (You get used to being slowed down in the Singaraja area by long lines of school children, social and political organizations, and others practicing their marching skills.
Here in Sekongkang, last year the local authorities started a week long celebration which included dances, speeches, marches, etc. I made a movie of the whole thing, but it's way to long to put on line. This year, it seems that we will be doing the same thing. With not much entertainment here, the 17th activities give everyone something to do for a week.
Here in Sekongkang, last year the local authorities started a week long celebration which included dances, speeches, marches, etc. I made a movie of the whole thing, but it's way to long to put on line. This year, it seems that we will be doing the same thing. With not much entertainment here, the 17th activities give everyone something to do for a week.
thanks bert 8) Bruce, that would be cool if you could transfer the video you have to dig. and maybe make a 10-20 min. movie clip. do you have the equipment outh there to do this? Lates 8)
Tried that Uluwatu. It's already in digital. But the movie is 1 hour 15 minutes. I'm not much of a film editor.