Indonesia - Bali and Beyond Travel Fair 2014 Opening Day

10 June 2014 was the opening day of the international Bali and Beyond Travel Fair held at the Convention Center in Nusa Dua, the newest area of tourism development on Bali. As media participants, we were invited to tour the venue and visit the booths from all over Indonesia. From Borobudur to Papaua, the many facets of Indonesia were represented, all attempting to draw those in the tourist trade to encourage visitors from their country to come. That evening, we were invited to an al fresco hosted buffet, first of a myriad of appetisers and drinks, then a buffet of typical Indonesian spicy specialties. The most impressive part was the fabulous entertainment: first, an elaborate Balinese dance with dazzling costumes and headdresses bedecking the dancers who ressembled annimated dolls with bobbing heads and gygrating eyes, Then a very unusual and unique musical instrument, made of palm leaves, and finishing with a dance from Tana Toraja of South Sulawesi. We thank the organizers of the "Bali and Beyond" Travel Fair, and all those who appeared in this film.