Bali Hilton International hosted Lunch for 14 Balinese Finalists in the 'Putri Indonesia' Contest on June 22, 2002

The traditional luncheon was served in Megibung style, Megibung feasts represent a fundamentally traditional banquet style in Bali where diners sit together on specially prepared mats and enjoy local delicacies, eaten by hand from common serving bowls. The Bali Hilton International has pioneered this unique meal format with great success, recently offering a Megibung feast to a group of 300 ministerial-level visitors to Indonesia, including Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess of Jordan.

Selected from across the island for their poise and grace, the 14 young ladies are competing in the regional finals of the prestigious contest. One of the local finalists will be chosen to compete in the national finals of the Putri Indonesia, or Indonesian Princess, contest to be held in Jakarta. The event was long considered unacceptable by local community standards and has only recently granted formal permission by the Government. Organizers are quick to explain that the Putri Indonesia competition is not a beauty contest. Contestants are selected on the basis of their general knowledge on subjects such as the environment, tourism, and traditional culture, English language skills and sense of fashion style.

Selected to represent Bali in the national finals of the contest to be held in Jakarta is Ms. Komang Ayu Ruthiny.

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