The Spirit of Bali: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Comes to Life

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is a cultural park located in Ungasan, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The park is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and his mount, Garuda. The main attraction of the park is a 121-meter-tall statue of Vishnu riding Garuda. The statue is the tallest statue in Indonesia and the second tallest statue in the world, after the Statue of Unity in India.The GWK Cultural Park was founded in 1997 by Nyoman Nuarta, an Indonesian sculptor. The park was initially envisioned as a place to showcase Nuarta's work, but it has since grown into a much larger project. The park now includes a number of other attractions, including a museum, a theater, and a shopping center.

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