8th World Chir Games (WCG) probably takes place in Bali in 2014, a local government official said.

“A very large number of participants from different countries will participate in this international event,” said I Putu Suardhika, the head of Bali provincial administration’s public relations and protocol affairs bureau, said on Friday.

He hopes for the event would improve Bali image in the near future foremost for its tourism including Indonesia’s figure generally in the eyes of international community.

“Bali Vice Governor AAN Puspayoga received a team from the Culture and Tourism Ministry that gave official explanations about the planned international event,” Putu Suarhika said.

Culture and Tourism Ministry team, led by Nur Muslim said that Indonesian government had conveyed their offer to host the 8th World Choir Games to the “Interkultur Foundation Germany”.

“That proposal mentioned Jakarta and Bali as the two possible venue option for the event. I hope that the choice will fall on Bali. Principally, Bali is ready and willingly to support and host that WCG 2014 event. If this ‘Island of Gods’ get the opportunity to host this world event, certainly would bring numerous benefits for Bali,” Putu said.

The benefits would include orders to meet the consumption needs of 110.000 people, providing 250 tourism buses, 250,000 hotel rooms and aircraft tickets for the festival’s guests.

Bali deserved to be chosen as the host, according to Putu Suardhika, because it is he ultimate tourism destination for Indonesian and foreigners. Besides, Bali also has appropriate facilities for the games, apart from its unique culture and arts attractions.

“The types of choir that will compete in the international festival are gospel, folk , pop, and jazz vocal groups. It will also feature a dance competition. The competition categories are for children, adolescents, women, men, and mixed groups,” Putu Suardhika added.

News by Antara Bali