The head of Bali's famous beach resort, Community Development Institution of Kuta, announced the return of the Kuta Karnival, scheduled for nine days from 18th until 26th October 2008.

The event marks Kuta communitys commitment to the good times, thus the tagline "A Celebration of Life" has been established for the event. The nine-day-long Kuta Karnival consists of traditional art performances such as the favorite Sunset Dances, sports on the beach as well as in the water for young and old plus rows and rows of culinary displays along the one-kilometer sandy beach. With the first Kuta Karnival held in 2003, this year is the sixth year the event will have been up and running.

In line with the development of this annual event, Kuta Karnival has grown into a tourism promotional event with major coverage from television and newspapers from across the globe. Companies, Embassies, Non-Government Organizations, Associations, and even individuals come forth to get involved in various events such as a Balinese dance competition presented by a surf-wear company, an environment exhibition presented by an Embassy, a 'fun cycle' presented by a group of individuals, a seminar presented by an association and a parade on the streets presented by an NGO. Tourists and locals alike, more than ninety thousand people participate in this event, year after year.