REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, DENPASAR -- The Bali provincial government is committed to continuously developing public spaces as centers of culture and social interaction, according to Vice Governor Ketut Sudikerta.

"We have taken numerous concrete steps in our commitment to developing many public spaces, improving pedestrian walkways, and revitalizing public areas that have value as heritage sites," Sudikerta said, during his address to mark World Habitat Day 2015 in Denpasar on Friday.

He further noted that the existence of public spaces complies with the "Bali Mandara" program in creating a clean and green Bali.

Sudikerta also invited the entire community of Bali to participate in creating a green Bali, by maintaining the beauty of the surrounding environment.

Additionally, he added that the local community should be self-disciplined and not litter, as well as comply with the ban on smoking in public areas.

"All individuals must practice self-discipline to assure a healthy lifestyle," he said.

Sudikerta pointed out that one of the public spaces in Denpasar is the Puputan Margarana Renon Square that includes the Bali People's Monument, which were built in 1998 and completed in 2001.

"Puputan Margarana Renon Square is a public space for the local community to participate in sports activities, recreation with families, and art performances," he noted.

He said that every week there is car-free day and a free podium in the square, since the public space is a place for the public to meet and relax.

"Public spaces function in harmony with the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, because they are places for social interaction, in addition to allowing people to perform religious rituals together," he stated.

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