Karnival Queen: Tourists were selected as candidates for Queen of Kuta Karnival during an event at Kuta Beach on Wednesday evening. Ashley from Australia (wearing white shawl) was chosen as the overall winner and said she was thrilled. “This is amazing; it’s a new experience for me. Bali is an amazing place,” she said. Designed to promote Bali’s tourism hotspot, the 6th Annual International Kuta Karnival runs from October 18-26.