Here’s your guide to Bali’s Lunar New Year celebrations:
🏮 Must-See Folk Performances: Lion and Dragon Dances (Barongsai)
Lion dances are a highlight of Bali’s New Year celebrations, with most large shopping malls and resorts hosting performances:
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💡 Tips for Watching Performances:
- Early Bird Seating: Lion dance performances often attract large crowds of guests and tourists, especially those held in hotel lobbies. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to secure a good spot.
- Interactive Tradition: When watching lion dances in Bali, prepare red envelopes (Angpao) to feed the lion. This is seen as a way to support the performers and bring good luck for yourself (suggested amounts: IDR 50,000 or 100,000).
⛩️ Temple Fairs and Cultural Experiences
⛩️ 廟會與文化體驗
For a more traditional religious atmosphere, visit the Chinese temples (Klenteng) on the island:
- Vihara Dharmayana (Kuta): One of the oldest Buddhist temples on the island, bustling with incense during the New Year, adorned with red lanterns, and often hosting blessing ceremonies and folk performances.
- Vihara Satya Dharma Temple (Baogong Temple/Sakya Dharma Temple) | Benoa Harbour: A significant spiritual center for the local Chinese community during major festivals such as Lunar New Year, Ghost Festival, and Guanyin’s Birthday.
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- The Mulia: Offers Hanfu photo experiences and calligraphy exhibitions, allowing visitors to dress in traditional attire and capture memories in the culturally rich resort grounds.
🍴 Curated New Year Feast (Fortune-Bringing Dishes)
KUTA & LEGIAN
- Padma Resort Legian: Hosts a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner on February 16 at the Plumeria Grand Ballroom (IDR 599,000+ per person), featuring dishes like yee sang, nian gao, freshly made dim sum, and roasted duck, accompanied by an evening lion dance performance.
- Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali (Palms Restaurant): Celebrates the New Year with a banquet starting at 6 PM on February 17, offering individual (IDR 199,000 nett) to group (IDR 699,000 nett) set menus, including yee sang, lion dance, and martial arts performances. Book Now: +62 819 3603 9811 (WA) | prima.lestari@ihg.com
SEMINYAK
- Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach (Makase): Hosts an “Oriental Feast” New Year’s Eve buffet dinner from 6 PM to 10 PM on February 16 (IDR 888,000++ per person), featuring live seafood grilling, Mongolian barbecue, dim sum, and festive desserts, accompanied by a lion dance performance.
CANGGU
- Regent Bali Canggu: Enjoy a “Yee Sang” beachside dinner at Beach House on February 16 (IDR 888,000++ for two). Afternoon tea at The Lounge from February 16 to 21 (IDR 650,000++ for two). Lunar New Year lunch from February 16 to 21 (IDR 450,000++ per person). Reunion buffet dinner at Taru Restaurant on February 18 (IDR 1,200,000++ per person). Celebrate with Chef Andrew Walsh’s festive Mediterranean menu at Sazón Restaurant on February 17 and 18.
JIMBARAN
- AYANA Bali: Festivities continue until March 3. Hot pot and set menus at Liu Li Palace from February 16 to March 3. Afternoon tea at Damar Terrace and UNIQUE Rooftop Bar from February 10 to 20 (IDR 350,000++ per person). Traditional performances at Kampoeng Bali and countdown with fireworks at Rock Bar on February 16. Lion dance, firecrackers, and kids’ activities on February 17. Limited-edition spa treatments available throughout February.
ULUWATU
- Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort: Lunar New Year hot pot (IDR 420,000++ per person) and afternoon tea (IDR 295,000++ per person) at 360 Rooftop Restaurant in February. Family set menu available from February 16 to 22 (IDR 680,000++). Lion dance performance in the evening and sound healing experience in the afternoon on February 17 (free for guests). Book Now:+62 811 399 5048(WhatsApp) |anantara.com/en/uluwatu-bali/lunar-festivities
- Renaissance Bali Uluwatu: Reunion buffet dinner at Double Ikat Restaurant on February 16 (IDR 688,000++ per person). “Oriental Delights” dinner at Clay Craft Restaurant on February 17 (IDR 888,000++ per person). Lunar New Year afternoon tea at R Bar from February 10 to 17 (IDR 288,000++ per person). Book Now:[+62 361 2003588](tel:+62 361 2003588)|dining.uluwatu@renaissancehotels.com|@renhotelbali|event.marriott.com
NUSA DUA
- The Mulia (Table8): Offers classic Cantonese festive menus.
- Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (Kwee Zeen): Enjoy a lavish Asian buffet on February 16, featuring Yee Sang and fortune-telling activities.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Bali: Reunion buffet dinner at Senses Restaurant on February 16 (IDR 1,000,000++ per person). Lunar New Year afternoon tea from February 15 to 20 (IDR 1,100,000++ for two).
- Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua (Lion X): Lunar New Year set menu from February 16 to 17 (starting from IDR 1,688,000++ per couple). À la carte menu available from February 9 to 22. Reunion dinner includes traditional firecracker celebrations, with a festive pop-up shop in the lobby.
- Mr. Lobster: From February 16 to 21, enjoy lucky draws with every meal. Prizes for everyone, with the top prize being IDR 100,000. Reservations recommended.
SANUR
- The Meru Sanur: “Warisan Pecinan” reunion dinner at roso Restaurant on February 16 (starting from IDR 588,000++ per person). “Lunar Season” brunch at Arunika Restaurant on February 17 (starting from IDR 688,000++ per person). Both events include Yee Sang and lion dance performances. Stay three nights or more in February to receive IDR 600,000 resort credit.
Ubud
- Capella Ubud: On February 17th, experience the traditional “Lo Hei” ceremony and Peranakan (Straits Chinese) cuisine with Indonesian influences.
- Padma Resort Ubud: On the evening of February 17th, enjoy the “Prosperity Feast,” perfect for travelers seeking a serene mountain retreat.
- The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Trip Booking (Tabia Restaurant): On February 16th, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, indulge in the “Ubud Lunar Harmony” Lunar New Year buffet dinner (IDR 588,000++ per person), featuring lion dance performances.
🗓️ Important Dates to Remember
- February 16th (Monday): Lunar New Year’s Eve, declared a public holiday (Cuti Bersama) by the Indonesian government, with many hotels hosting reunion dinners.
- February 17th (Tuesday): Lunar New Year’s Day, a national holiday, with the most concentrated mall activities.
- March 3rd: Lantern Festival, with lantern celebrations in some areas.
💡 Friendly Reminder: During the Lunar New Year period, traffic in Bali’s main tourist areas (such as Kuta and Canggu) may be heavier than usual. Be sure to make reservations for popular restaurants well in advance for your reunion dinner.
