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Bali braces for restrictions during G20 Summit
Among the restrictions is a ban on holding big religious ceremonies involving many people, which the predominantly Hindu population is known for.
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Hindu religious leaders participate in a mass prayer event on Oct. 26, wishing for the success of the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit slated for Nov. 15-16, in Nusa Dua, Bali. At least 1,200 Hindu religious leaders from across Bali as well as Buddhist, Christian, Confucian and Muslim leaders participate in the prayers, which were also followed by around 150,000 people. (Antara/Fikri Yusup)
The resort island of Bali is bracing for restriction in mid-November as Indonesia plays host for the Group of Twenty (G20) heads of state and government summit. Among the restrictions is a ban on holding big religious ceremonies involving many people, which the predominantly Hindu population is known for.
The restriction policy was issued by Bali Governor Wayan Koster through a circular letter on community-activity restriction for G20 events signed on Tuesday. The restriction will be upheld from Nov. 12 to 17.
The restriction is expected to support the series of G20 meetings and summit in November 15-16 in Bali, with the governor saying it is an important and historical moment for Bali.
“The G20 Presidency meeting series should be run smoothly, comfortably, safely, peacefully, and successfully,” Koster said in the circular.
The restriction would be implemented in three subdistricts close to the meeting venues and the airport, namely Kuta, South Kuta and South Denpasar.
Tighter enforcement will be implemented on several important routes, including the roads to the G20 Summit venue in Apurva Kempinski Hotel, the Nusa Dua area and Bali Mandara Toll Road.
