KUTA, Bali (BPN) – YELLO Hotel Kuta Beachwalk (YKTB) held YELLO OFF DA WALL (YODW), a celebration of street art, by inviting local artists to draw graffiti for the hotel, on Saturday, August 27. The hotel is a firm supporter of the art form and an important aspect of its DNA.
The event was held in collaboration with Diton King and Beachwalk Shopping Center as one of the hotel’s ways to unite communities of artists in Indonesia, especially in Bali.
The YODW Street Art competition was open and free to the public and themed “YELLO Nation: Beautiful Kuta Beach – The Fun Under The Sun”, which represented YELLO Hotels as a pool of young-spirited street talents with locally inspired and urban-themed showcases (freedom of expression, young at heart, urban life).
According to Muhammad Mufrani Mardiansyah, GM shared service of HARRIS Hotel Tuban & YELLO Hotel Kuta Beachwalk, the event was held since street art represents the creativity of the young generation.
“As a culture, street art is full of creativity, which also represents the event in Yello’s brand. We will display the artworks at some strategic position in the hotel. It’s not vandalism but art that should be preserved and appreciated,” he said.
Muhammad Mufrani said that he feels grateful and highly appreciates all efforts of the hotel for local artists/artisans, as one of the hotel’s efforts to boost Bali tourism.
The event was attended by VIP Management from the owning company PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk Elvan Prawira Gunadi – Deputy COO & Owner Representative, Nyoman Wirayasa as Ascott Bali Cluster General Manager for Hotels, also stakeholders of Badung Area.
“We are very pleased to be collaborating with Diton King. With this collaboration, we hope that YELLO Hotel Kuta Beachwalk Bali can provide a new color in the hospitality industry and bring unique experiences for the guests to stay,“ said Nyoman Wirayasa, Ascott Bali Cluster General Manager for Hotels.
This event was also enlivened with PlayStations Games competitions, live performance by DJ Stevie Dominique, live Bombing with the Artist, Flash Mob Dance from GOGcrewbali, performance from Bali BeatBox Community, the announcement of the YELLO OF DA WALL winners, and was closed by YELLO ROAR presented by YELLO Crew.
Yello Hotel offers a creative approach to hospitality that means that its hotels can meet guests’ needs whatever the occasion, whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
YELLO Hotel Kuta Beachwalk Bali features 147 street-art-inspired rooms with its unique aesthetic and emphasizes the technology trends to provide tech-savvy experiences while also interacting with the playful and sociable ambiance.
The mid-scale lifestyle hotel with 144 Yello Room (20sqm and 3 Yello Suite (25 sqm) located at the best of Kuta Beach area, interconnecting access to Beachwalk Mall, and only a 1-minute walk to the Beach, 5 minutes walk to Hard Rock Café, 5 minutes walk to Poppies Lane, 10 minutes walk to Legian Area, 10 minutes drive to Seminyak area and less than 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Close to the center of Bali attractions, a heaven for the shopping enthusiast, where guests will enjoy local art markets, mixed with dozens of places to hang out, eat, chill, and do everything they like!
