Bali's "Kuta Karnival"

We were lucky enough to be in Bali during their 5th annual "Kuta Karnival" a celebration of life, an event that arose after the Bali bombings

Kuta Beach was the place to be, conveniently located opposite our lovely hotel. It was a really busy place, as there were so many activities happening through the week - day and night! Kite competitions, judging size, decoration, and flight height etc.

There were bands playing in concert throughout the whole celebration nonstop (it was a bit full on) they had a big skate ramp set up for anyone with a board to have a go... As you can see in the following clip, there was a definite combination of cultures (or clash)

They were the Hare Krisna's and one of the many many many hardcore bands.

As I said it was the place to be - virtually everyone we saw, were local people.

This team of guys playing - were among several teams playing soccer along the beach. It was pretty cool!

Another day we were trying to find somewhere for lunch, we noticed that they were about to start a parade through Kuta. This photo below is of some of the funky scooters and bikes that started the parade off...

This was one heck of a parade... it lasted all afternoon!!! Through it all, we had lunch, stood and watched a bit of the parade, went and got a massage, watched the parade again for another hour or so, walked home and it was still going!! (It sure beats the Sunshine festival parade we have in Geraldton!)
(nice photo Dave!)

it seemed everyone joined in the fun.