KARANGASEM, Bali — The third version of the Tirta Gangga Artwork Competition is bringing collectively Bali’s numerous creative and cultural traditions, together with these rooted in Hindu and Balinese heritage in addition to traditions from different faiths.
The pageant, being held from Sept. 13 to 19, 2026, contains a collection of cultural and creative actions, together with mass dance performances, cultural parades and competitions.
Anak Agung Made Kosalya, head of the Tirta Gangga administration crew, mentioned the pageant was designed to showcase the richness of artwork and tradition throughout spiritual and cultural traditions.
He mentioned the occasion was additionally anticipated to assist appeal to extra guests to Karangasem by providing vacationers a chance to expertise the regency’s cultural heritage alongside its pure sights.
Karangasem Regent I Gusti Putu Parwata, popularly referred to as Gus Par, welcomed the pageant and mentioned occasions resembling Tirta Gangga Artwork Competition may play an vital function in selling the regency as a tourism vacation spot.
He additionally considered the occasion as a chance to strengthen Karangasem’s attraction to potential traders because the regency continues to develop its tourism sector.
The pageant highlights the cultural variety of Gumi Lahar, the standard title related to Karangasem, whereas offering a platform for native communities and artists to protect and promote their cultural traditions.
With Tirta Gangga serving because the pageant’s setting, organisers hope the occasion can change into a daily cultural attraction that contributes to tourism improvement whereas sustaining the area’s cultural identification.
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