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The MTV Asia Awards 2011, touted as the region's biggest pan-regional awards show, is heading to Malaysia for the first time. The MTV Asia Awards, now in its sixth edition, has previously been held in Singapore (thrice) and Bangkok (twice).
This time around, it is Malaysia’s turn to play host to the parade of international and regional music talents, scheduled to attend and perform at the show. Sponsored by edc by Esprit, Tourism Malaysia and Genting – City of Entertainment, and Xpax, the MTV Asia Awards 2011, which will be broadcast to over 291 million homes across the region, will be held at the Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands, on Aug 2.
Hosting the award ceremony in Malaysia will be Jared Leto, singer with US rock band 30 Seconds To Mars and who also happens to be a successful Hollywood actor with hit films like Panic Room, Fight Club, Requiem For A Dream and Lord Of War.
This year’s show will see 16 awards being presented, with nine regional and seven international awards. To foster interaction with audiences across the region, the MTV Asia Awards 2011 is going to be active on multiple platforms to allow fans to participate in the voting process.
A new dimension to the awards this year is the So You Wanna Be A Presenter contest, which gives local viewers the chance to be a presenter at the show. For the latest updates on the MTV Asia Awards 2011, visit www.mtvasiaawards.com.
Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure and Marina Beach. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park.
It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors.
The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The "Pasar Seni" or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At a nearby open-air theater art performances are held using the local dialect.
Inside the Ancol Dreamland, there is Ancol Art Market, it is outdoor art market likely recreational place where we will be most tempted to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, painting, potters, and knickknacks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers.
This colorful open-air market located in the Ancol Amusement Park provides the unique experience of not only buying quality Indonesian arts and craft, but also a chance to see and meet the artisans at work. We can watch puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations. At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces.
Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making the spot a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. We can even get a portrait of our self-done. Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products.
Art performances are frequently held at the Art Market (Pasar Seni) inside the Jaya Ancol Dreamland on Jakarta's beach. They normally range from wayang kulit shadow plays to folk dances and modern drama. This location is open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
