Preparations for “The Bali Spirit Festival” are in full swing. Thousands of tourists from all over the world are expected to be a part of this week long spiritual festival. Read on to know about this year’s major line-up of performers.
The peaceful town of Ubud, Bali’s cultural treasure trove is once again ready for its tryst with spiritualism. Yes, the Bali Spirit Festival is close by and will be held from March 31st to April 5th 2015. In its 8th edition, this annual, spiritually-charged carnival is projected to attract thousands of visitors from different parts of the globe. Here’s a detailed description of this week long exciting event.
Insight
The Bali Spirit Festival is a lively celebration of the prosperity of culture, the tranquillity of the environment, and harmony between people of different nations. The event is specially meant for people who are fuelled by a genuine desire to change themselves for the better and also make the world a better place. Come and be a part of an extraordinary event that many have even called a life altering experience.
Line Up
With world renowned dance and yoga instructors and thrilling world musicians, the Bali Spirit Festival is an electrifying event that celebrates yoga, dance and music. This year, the festival will be featuring over 150 daytime workshops, set in the spectacular surroundings of Bali, further led by several top international inspirational speakers, instructors, and holistic healers.
The Festival is even highly popular with the tourists for the grand celebration of its island-home with remarkable performances of traditional Balinese performing arts. Below is the complete line-up of the Bali Spirit Festival 2015 with the name of different artists and categories.
Yoga and Meditation: Kishan Shah, Martin Standring, Dave Reid, Petros Haffenrichter, Gwyn Williams, Bex Tyrer and Nadine Mc Neil.
One World One Stage: Toni Childs, Vieux Cissokho, Lo Qi, Matsumoto Zoku, Markandeya, Desert Dwellers, Spirit of the Hornbill Dance Academy and Farafi.
Dance and Movement: Daniel Sonic Rojas, Malaika Darville, Putu Evie Suyadnyani, Daphne Tse, Deb Rubin, Maya Mandala and Jocelyn Gordon.
Healing and Breathwork: Antonio Abbagnano, Satya Burger, Michael Hallock, Kelsey Lawford, Panda Chi, David Gibson, Geneviève Laquerre and Richard Bock.
Creative Arts: Kristi Pupo, Andy Sahraya, Heyokah Art House, Youliex Mbix, Tarita Aurora and Ratri Notosudirdjo.
Bhakti Night Series: Peia, Ali Ghamsari, Maneesh de Moor, Murray Kyle and Kevin James.
Venues
Like every year, two of the most stunning venues in Ubud will be hosting the numerous events of Bali Spirit Festival. Purnati Centre for the Arts and Arma Open Stage and Museum are the two venues which have been chosen for their immense beauty and connection to the spirit of Balinese culture. The Purnati Centre for the Arts will be hosting some majestic daytime events which will be held at its sprawling green lawns, several workshop spaces and 3 healing bungalows. Arma Open Stage and Museum will be setting the stage right for night time programmes to be hosted at its different halls and centres.
