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July 2011 Dining News Bali Balls – Celebrate Your Love for Life with the series of Balls lined up in Bali most popular DJ's spinning house music with a spectacular view of the water. In terms of forthcoming events, 4 Bali - This is defi nitely the season of fun for Bali, South East Asia's Premier Beach Destination. The fi rst Annual Bali Ball Charity Dinner was hosted this year by W Retreat & Spa - Bali Seminyak on 16 July 2011. The Bali Ball Gala Dinner included a champagne welcome reception, followed by a Five course degustation dinner with wine pairings prepared by Retreat chefs Ian Lovie and Jack Yoss. There was also a silent auction including jewelry, accommodation offerings around Asia and other attractive items. Afterwards, guests headed to the WooBar for an evening of music and cocktails, featuring the island's KU DE TA is kicking things off with its Bikini Day Party on Sunday 7 August, where less really is more. DJs Hot Toddy and Ron Basejam will keep the night going from the decks, before Hong Kong's drum master, Aldo "Bongo," drops a set of beats. Chef Phil Davenport has developed a special four-course lunch in a unique contemporary Mediterranean style, and KU DE TA's mixologists will continue to astound with creative cocktails. On Saturday 13 August, KU DE TA will celebrate its 11th birthday with a Japanese themed event, with a share of the proceeds going to help the victims of Japan's recent natural disasters. KU DE TA's kitchen will prepare the fi nest and freshest Japanese inspired cuisine before a backdrop of red lanterns, Zen fountains, kimono clad entertainers, as well as a very large contribution from our Sumo. Closing out the High Season events will be a Hello Sailor themed White Party, on Saturday 20 August, starting with a four course Navy Ball Indonesia's 22-piece Pitoelas Big Band providing the soundtrack for the evening along with DJ's Spen and Karizma who will be mixing it up all night long. Events

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