After taking place for a month, the 39th Bali Arts Festival (PKB) had been closed on Saturday (8/7). That PKB closing which had the theme “Ulun Danu” was signed with Placing Kayonan by Bali Governor who was represented by Vice Bali Governor Ketut Sudikerta in Ardha Candra opened stage, Arts Center, Denpasar. 

On Governor’s speech that was read by Vice Governor Ketut Sudikerta conveyed that this year PKB had ran according to the plan. Pastika appraised, the 39th PKB had been able to be the media of communication amongs artists as well as strengthen the foundation and maintain the existence of Balinese culture from foreign culture penetration that is not appropriate with our values, we called it as are satwan, siwam, sundaram. In the other side, Pastika also conveyed that event is not only becoming a representation for arts result. Furthermore, PKB has been a media of appreciation for the great local culture diversity. 

Even though the implementation was more optimal, the evaluation for all organizers unsures should be done as a guidelines to the next same events. 

Still in his speech, Pstika also reminded on the rapid of modernization which treat the existence of some traditional arts. Pastika said, not least traditional arts are endangered because of seldom on stage. "Moreover, the reconstruction efforts become an important agenda in order to revive and revitalize these endangered arts,” said him. 

In line with that effort, Pastika invited all componnent to make PKB as an important moment in coaching, excavation, development and preservation efforts of Balinese Arts and Culture. Through this event the artists and humanist are expected be more motivated to be creative so they could be able create a qualified arts. 

On that occassion also delivered prizes for the champions of many contests that held in the 39th PKB. Before closing ceremony, Vice Governor Sudikerta who also accompanied by Mrs. Dayu Sudikerta took a look around of and greeting the visitors and riviewed  all stands. While talking with small and micro enterpreneurs, Vice Governor Sudikerta delivered his thankfull for participating in PKB. He was quite satisfied on the explnation of the traders who got more income in this year PKB than before. "We are greatful, this PKB gives a positive impact for small and micro enterpreneurs. The society was also enthusiastic witness every performance,” said him. 

The same thuing also conveyed by Head of Culture Agency of Bali Provincial Government I Dewa Putu Beratha. According to him, since the opening on last 10 juny, PKB has gotten positive respon by society. "It signes that PKB is still in Balinese people’s heart,” concluded him while reported that PKB had ran smoothly as well as be more optimal. Through that occassion, Head of Culture Agency also thanked to all components who has succeed the 39th PKB. The closing ceremony also enlightened by colossal drama dance whit title 'Tirta Santika Bhuana' which was danced by student of SMKN 3 Sukawati, Gianyar.  (PM)