The Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced that three Indonesian cultural heritages will be submitted to UNESCO this year, for recognition on it’s World Cultural Heritage list.  These new submissions concentrate on Indonesia’s culture being more widespread than just the island of Java with both Bali and Papau recognised.

Along with the Bali Traditional Dance is the Noken – a musical instrument used primarily by the women of Papau, and the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah – Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, Jakarta.

Traditional Balinese dances are a time-honoured ancient tradition that are part of the religious expression of the Balinese people in their Hindu ceremonies. Of the nine regencies of Bali that practice the traditional dance it had not been revealed which have been put forward in the nomination to UNESCO.

The World Heritage List consists of property that forms part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value.  Being included on the list means that attract international cooperation and may also receive financial assistance for heritage conservation, in addition they can receive support in the form of training and expert management and monitoring to ensure preservation.

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From it’s humble beginnings as a simple airstrip in Dutch Colonial times, the Ngurah Rai Airport was developed into an international airport in 1960 – an initiative by then Indonesian President, Sukarno. The airport was just one in a long list of accomplishments of pro-independence leader Sukarno.

This year sees the launch of the Heritage List – the Legacy of President Sukarno.  Featured on that list is the Ngurah Rai International airport, along with other sites of cultural significance in Bali. Refer to the Sukarno Center for full details.

In continuing their service to the Balinese tourism industry, the airport has announced a $255 million makeover, expected to start next month.

The new development will see the size of the international terminal double in size, increases to the taxiway and cargo terminal, and an improvement to the car parking facilities.  The improvements are scheduled to take place over three years and are designed to drastically improve the experience for tourists using the airport. View full details and illustrations.

It’s little surprise that tourist numbers have increased dramatically over recent years, leaving the airport little choice but to upgrade the facilities.

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