Taman Wedhi Budaya-Bali Arts Center in Denpasar Bali

Taman Wedhi Budaya is a large complex of building in East Denpasar which is home of the annual Bali Arts Festival from mid June to mid July.

The best thing about Taman Wedhi Budaya is the art gallery and the only time westerners are likely to visit is during the Bali Arts Festival. The Festival itself is a mostly local event, with people bringing their kids and needless to say, a whole marketplace of tacky toys and trinkets is set up. During the Bali Arts Festival there are wonderful dance with performers from all over Bali. I checked out a selection of booths with traditional knives, kris's and decorations from each of the 8 districts in Bali. If you attend the Bali Arts Festival check out the event schedule online or look in the Bali Advertiser, local newspaper. The dances are scheduled for mornings and evenings, with not much going on during the middle of the day.

Taman Wedhi Budaya was opened in 1973 as a venue for Balinese arts. Admission is free and it is open 8am-5pm Tues-Sun)
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