This year the Bali Arts Festival will be held from June 17 to July 15, festivities that will see a wide array of handicrafts on display as well as other exhibits, the organizers said.

Art works and crafts from right around the island would form the centerpiece of the annual festival, as well as stage performances and live music at venues around Denpasar.

The event is designed as a showcase for both Balinese and tourists.