Denpasar Hosts Asia-Pacific Arts Festival B-GAAD III with Over 1,600 Participants from 12 Countries
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) hosted the international arts and design event B-GAAD III in Denpasar from October 26-30, 2026. The five-day festival featured nine programs including gamelan concerts, exhibitions, and symposiums, drawing 1,616 participants from 12 countries.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) hosted the Bali-Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) III, an international academic arts and design event, in Denpasar from October 26 to 30, 2026.
This year's theme was "Roh-Rong-Reh" (Soul-Space-Sincerity). The opening ceremony on October 27 at ISI BALI's outdoor Nretya Mandala stage featured "The Colossal World Gamelan Celebration," a concert combining five gamelan compositions by internationally recognized composers and one vocal piece. The performance showcased Balinese gamelan ensembles (Gender Wayang, Selonding, Gong Gede, and Gong Semara Dana) alongside a range of world instruments including Jegog, African Djembe, and Suling flutes.
The five-day event comprised nine programs in total, including design and art exhibitions, an international symposium, a university leaders' summit, a performing arts map, and a cultural carnival. A total of 1,616 participants from 12 countries took part, including foreign university delegations, symposium speakers, and exhibition participants. Organizers said the event strengthened academic and cultural ties among arts and design institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
Things to Consider
Visitors and residents interested in arts and culture should follow ISI BALI's official announcements and social media for future international events. Gamelan concerts and art exhibitions are often open to the public, sometimes free or at low cost, so check the university's official notices before planning a visit.
Source: Radar Bali