Galungan ＆Kuningan Celebration
Experience the vibrant Balinese festival of Galungan, celebrating the triumph of good over evil as ancestral spirits return to Earth. For ten days, streets and homes are decorated with penjor—ornate bamboo poles—while families pray and visit temples. The festival ends with Kuningan, when the spirits ascend back to the heavens.
HOSHINOYA Bali offers an intimate gateway to these traditions. A curated range of authentic experiences awaits, offering guests the opportunity to participate in the beauty of this celebration.
Barong Bangkung Dance
Available on June 17 and 27, at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
At the Public Gazebo, Complimentary
Enjoy the unique Barong Bangkung Dance, featuring a boar-shaped Barong symbolizing protection and the triumph of good over evil.
Gebogan Making
Available on June 16 and 26, at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
At the Lobby. Complimentary.
Discover the art of creating a traditional Balinese Gebogan, a beautifully arranged offering of fruits, flowers, and cakes symbolizing gratitude and harmony.
Cenigan Making
Available on June 17, at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
At the Lobby, Complimentary.
Cenigan are used for offerings placed as decorations to beautify penjors in certain parts. They symbolize the earth and assert human life made with various religious ornaments, including mountains, chili-chilian, moon, stars, and the sun.
Tamiang Making
Available on June 27, at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
At the Lobby. Complimentary.
Tamiang represents a shield in Balinese. The art of Tamiang making is utilized to enhance penjors or adornments during Balinese ceremonies or festivals.
Tiga Tape Refreshment
Available on June 17 and 27, at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
At the Cafe Gazebo. Complimentary.
Experience Tiga Tape, a traditional Balinese fermentation of white sticky rice, cassava, and black sticky rice with a sweet-tangy flavor. Served with Injin Mojito, a refreshing black sticky rice twist on a classic mojito.