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Bali hoping Bill Gates’ planned April visit could boost tourism Tourism Agency Acting Head Tjok Bagus Pemayun said. “Public figures, or anybody, as long as they bring along many others and shop a lot, then be our guest. As long as they abide by health protocols.”
Could Bill Gates be the spark Bali needs to return its ailing tourism industry to its glory days? The provincial government is hopeful that excitement surrounding his possible visit could at least provide a little boost. Bali’s Tourism Agency says the island is ready and would be appreciative of the chance to host a summit headlined by the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist. “Now, we want all sorts of opportunities to welcome tourists. Any international tourists, if they hold any kind of event in Bali, we express our gratitude,” Bali
Bali’s international tourism relaunch has been anti-climactic since program launched in October 2021. In fact, an official said that not one commercial international flight landed at Ngurah Rai Airport in the three months since Bali reopened to international tourists.
Last week, Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan teased the possibility of dozens of charitable foundations holding a summit for climate change and waste management in Bali in April 2022. Luhut said that the likes of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Prior to the reopening, the island only saw 45 international tourists arriving in the first 10 months of 2021.
and The Rockefeller Foundation were among those who wrote a letter to President Joko Widodo asking about Bali’s availability to host.
Bali welcomed 6 million tourists in 2019. The island, which is almost entirely reliant on the tourism industry, came to a standstill when the pandemic hit.
Indonesia, which is also hosting the G20 summit in Bali later this year, said it would welcome Bill Gates and pals with open arms. However, there have been no definitive updates on the planned summit since.
Things began looking up towards the end of 2021, with domestic tourists arriving in large numbers to give the island’s economy a lifeline.
Tourism operators have lamented Indonesia’s strict travel restrictions and have called for exceptions to be made for Bali’s tourists.
(coconuts.co)
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Megibung Festival Held at Bali’s Airport
Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport may have an unexplored potential as an exhibition and public recreation destination following a month-long “Bali Mengibung Festival” held at the Island’s sole airport from 21 December 2021 through 21 January 2022. The term “Megibung” describes a tradition belonging to the people from the Karangasem Regency located on the eastern shore of the Island of Bali. The root term “gibung” in the local dialect generally describes a group activity. “Megibung” has evolved to now refer to a meal eaten by hand from a common serving plate that traces back to meals shared by the soldiers of the reigning raja on the night before going into battle. As a way of developing esprit de corps and a means of group nourishment, the “Mebgibung” communal eating style
has specific rules and protocols that have evolved over several centuries. Eating without the aid of forks and spoons from a common tray, hands must be thoroughly washed and enjoyed while sitting down on woven mats. While scooping food and conveying it to the mouth, great care is taken to ensure that no food falls to the ground in this process. Food must only be taken from the designated sharing platter and never be pilfered from other platters enjoyed by adjoining groups. Once an individual has eaten his fill, diners must sit patiently and wait for their companion to complete his meal. Water for the meal is served from communally-shared clay teapots (kendi/nyeret) aimed at the mouth, taking care to avoid the lips from making contact with the pot’s spout. As reported by NusaBali.com, the hosting of the month-long “Bali Mengibung Festival” at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport entertained the relatively high level of passengers passing through the airport. Small and medium-sized traders participating in the Festival recorded 4,723 transactions.
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Speaking on Sunday, 23 January 2022, the general manager of the Airport Authority (PT Angkasa Pura I), Herry AY Sikado, explained to the press that the Festival showcased a diverse range of entertainment, including contemporary dance, live theater, acoustic concerts, children fashion shows, costume events, and culinary exhibitions – all presented in the domestic arrival terminal of the Airport. Commenting on the event, Sikado said: “I hope that by presenting these activities, this will become a critical moment for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. This event will demonstrate to all concerned that the Airport is not only a place to process flights but can also be used as a place to relax while enjoying culinary and various entertainment events.” Building on the impetus of the justcompleted Megibung Festival, PT Angkasa Pura will continue to innovate, finding more ways to give the best possible service to air passengers while also supporting the small and mediumsized business sectors. During the month-long Festival, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and the Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, made a special visit to Bali’s Airport to view the Bali Megibung Festival first hand. (balidiscovery.com)
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