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|Description of information=Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is the largest cultural park in Bali. It is located approximately 40 kilometers from the city of Denpasar, in the village of Ungasan, Bukit Jimbaran, South Kuta. GWK extends over 240 hectares and regularly features traditional art performances (kecak dance, barong dance etc.) and modern art (Viral Fest Asia, Soundrenaline, Dreamfields etc.). GWK Cultural Park is one of the tourist attractions in Bali which is currently a favorite non-coastal destination. | |Description of information=Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is the largest cultural park in Bali. It is located approximately 40 kilometers from the city of Denpasar, in the village of Ungasan, Bukit Jimbaran, South Kuta. GWK extends over 240 hectares and regularly features traditional art performances (kecak dance, barong dance etc.) and modern art (Viral Fest Asia, Soundrenaline, Dreamfields etc.). GWK Cultural Park is one of the tourist attractions in Bali which is currently a favorite non-coastal destination. | ||
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The statue of the God Vishnu statue riding a Garuda (Statue of GWK) has become a magnet for tourists from abroad. The Statue of GWK was made with almost 3000 tons of copper by Balinese artist, I Nyoman Nuarta, at a budget of around Rp 450 billion. The GWK statue was conceived of in 1989, but the laying of the first stone only began in 1997 in Ungasan Village, Bukit Jimbaran by I Nyoman Nuarta and Joob Ave. Technically, the GWK statue was completed on August 1, 2018, but welding was still needed as a 'finishing' so that the 754 pieces of copper-bronze plates would be completely integrated. The GWK Statue was finally completed a few days later and was inaugurated on September 22, 2018 by President Jokowidodo. The statue reaches 121 meters wide by 64 meters. Reputedly, this statue is the third tallest statue in the world today. According to Nyoman Nuarta, the statue is a symbol of the goal of saving the environment: Wisnu is the inspiration for preserving nature and harmony while Garuda is a symbol of sacrifice and glory. Humans promise to nurture, develop and protect the environment. Humans can destroy and improve it. | The statue of the God Vishnu statue riding a Garuda (Statue of GWK) has become a magnet for tourists from abroad. The Statue of GWK was made with almost 3000 tons of copper by Balinese artist, I Nyoman Nuarta, at a budget of around Rp 450 billion. The GWK statue was conceived of in 1989, but the laying of the first stone only began in 1997 in Ungasan Village, Bukit Jimbaran by I Nyoman Nuarta and Joob Ave. Technically, the GWK statue was completed on August 1, 2018, but welding was still needed as a 'finishing' so that the 754 pieces of copper-bronze plates would be completely integrated. The GWK Statue was finally completed a few days later and was inaugurated on September 22, 2018 by President Jokowidodo. The statue reaches 121 meters wide by 64 meters. Reputedly, this statue is the third tallest statue in the world today. According to Nyoman Nuarta, the statue is a symbol of the goal of saving the environment: Wisnu is the inspiration for preserving nature and harmony while Garuda is a symbol of sacrifice and glory. Humans promise to nurture, develop and protect the environment. Humans can destroy and improve it. |
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