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Festivals in Sanur

Festivals in Sanur

Sanur, Bali

⏱ 90 minutes

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Festivals in Sanur is a recurring cultural programme held along the beachfront of Sanur, Bali, showcasing Balinese arts, processions, and community performances. The event typically runs for several days, with a schedule of temple ceremonies, dance shows, and craft markets open to the public. It is organised by local banjars and the Sanur tourism board, offering a direct view of village traditions.

What to expect

  • Opening procession with hundreds of locals in ceremonial dress carrying offerings to the sea, lasting about two hours
  • Nightly legong and barong dance performances on an open-air stage near the beach, each show runs 60-90 minutes
  • A craft and food bazaar with over 50 stalls selling Balinese textiles, wood carvings, and satay, open from late afternoon to midnight
  • Daily gamelan orchestra sessions at the main pavilion, with visitors allowed to sit within three metres of the musicians
  • A final-day ogoh-ogoh parade of giant papier-mâché figures, accompanied by firecrackers and drumming, starting at 4 pm
  • Suitable for families and cultural travellers, with most events free to attend and seating available on the sand or provided benches

Rating

4.0

5 reviews

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FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS, Mertasari St No.10b, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar City, Bali 80228, Indonesia

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