NEWS | May 13, 2008 (Source: Antara.co.id)
Balinese artists organize dancing workshop in Britain

A three-member mask dance team from Lodtunduh, Bali, are holding a three-week workshop and performance in the Dartington College of Arts, Devon and in the Theater Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales.

Indonesian Ambassador to Britain and Ireland Yuri Octavian Thamrin Monday expressed appreciation toward the cooperation which is established not only between the government and business players of the two countries but also among the artists of the two countries.

He said the three could give deep meaning to the efforts aiming to increase the cultural diplomacy of the two countries.

The three Balinese dancers made their first performance in the Indonesian Embassy in London on Monday.

Yuri specifically also expressed appreciation to the Lunar Production for inviting the three to Britain to promote the Indonesian, particularly Bali to the British people.

The three are here up on the invitation of the Lunar Production, an art production company manned by three young British artists, namely Madeleine Cox, Frances du Pille and Katrina Joseph.

A joint production will also be made between the artists of the two countries, Ida Bagus Alit Wiyadnyana, who leads the team, said.