 Taman Werdhi Budaya (Bali Arts Centre), Denpasar
Taman Werdhi Budaya is also known as the Bali Arts Centre. It is located at Jalan Nusa Indah, on the eastern side of downtown Denpasar, Bali. The center houses permanent exhibit of modern traditional and contemporary Balinese visual arts covering numerous disciplines including painting, wood carving, shadow puppetry, silverwork, weaving, dance costumes, and even ivory carving.
Taman Werdhi Budaya was established in 1970 with the purpose of giving more exposure to Balinese culture while at the same time act as a teaching center and craft shop. It also has a restaurant and an excellent outdoor performance facility where kecak dances are staged daily.
The annual Pesta Seni or Bali Art Festival is held on the grounds of Taman Werdhi Budaya annually in June. That is when competitions are held for traditional music, dance, art and culture. At the same time, visitors get to buy local foodstuff, hand-loomed fabrics and other local crafts.
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