Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day on 14th February is a popular occasion for couples in love to express their feelings through gifts of flowers, chocolates and other romantic gestures. We will celebrate this special moment with an exclusive "Valentine in a Glamping Mood" package. This is an opportunity to experience a one-night stay in a Beach Camp Tent for just IDR 2,590,000. You will get to savour a romantic dinner for two paired with a complimentary glass of wine and chocolate pralines served in an intimate setting overlooking the ocean.
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SD N 4 Batu Ampar
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to how companies manage their business practices to positively influence and support society around them. At Menjangan Dynasty Resort, our own CSR program involves various social and environmental initiatives that benefit the people in our local area. For 2020, one such endeavour that we have committed to is renovating the local elementary school (SD N Batu Ampar in Pejarakan village). We hope to refresh and upgrade all classrooms so that they are more conductive to learning. The aim is to create a more comfortable and healthier environment for both students and teachers alike.
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Buleleng Events in 2020
Buleleng refers to the regency that covers the top end of Bali. While still considered an emerging tourist destination, it is a hidden gem with many natural and cultural attractions just waiting to be experienced. Below is a list of events that are scheduled to take place in Buleleng throughout 2020.
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Odalan at Meduwe Karang Temple / 8th & 9th February 2020
Meduwe Karang Temple is located in Kubutambahan village approximately 12km from the city of Singaraja heading in an easterly direction. Built close to the sea, the temple is a site of worship for followers of the Hindu faith and is blessed with a beautiful view. The anniversary ceremony for this temple will be conducted over two days and will include elaborate offerings and cultural performances.
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Melasti Ceremony / 22nd March 2020
An annual melasti ceremony is conducted as a prelude to Nyepi Day. It involves sacred temple objects being paraded to the nearest beach to be purified in the cleansing waters of the sea.
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Ogoh-Ogoh Parade/ 24th March 2020
On the eve of Nyepi Day, ogoh-ogoh parades can be experienced in most villages around Buleleng. This event involves giant monster effigies being carried along the streets to represent all of the evil spirits of the underworld.
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Megoak-Goakan/26th March 2020
Megoak-Goakan is a traditional dance that is unique to the people of Panji village. It showcases the artistry of Bali’s rich cultural heritage and is usually performed to mark the arrival of Nyepi Day. The term Megoak-Goakan is derived from the name of the black crow, which is a mighty bird of prey. The dance it self is a historic re-enactment of Ki Barak Panji Sakti, known as a hero of Buleleng, Bali who conquered the kingdom of Blambangan in East Java.
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Singaraja Anniversary/ 30th March 2020
This year is the 416th anniversary of Singaraja City. Celebrations will showcase local cultural attractions along with sporting activities, social initiatives and other from of entertainment. The theme of this event draws inspiration from Indonesia’s diversity, where the country is has been built upon different ethnicities, customs and religious beliefs.
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Cultural Parade / 30th March 2020
A cultural parade held to honour the 416th anniversary of Singaraja promises to be a festive event. It will feature aspects of local dance, music and traditions with performances by participants from nine sub-districts. The parade is expected to be bigger and better than ever before and attract spectators from all around Bali.
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Buleleng Arts Festival / 17th – 21st May 2020
The Buleleng Arts Festival is a timely reminder for Balinese people to celebrate all forms of local art. It also aims to preserve the island’s cultural heritage as well as encourage local artists to expand their artistic endeavours by creating new and innovative works.
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Buleleng Twin Lake Festival / 17th – 21st June 2020
The Twin Lake Festival is now an annual event that supports tourism development in Buleleng by drawing attention to the natural, cultural and spiritual potential of the area. This year’s festival will take place at Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan. It will include activities such as farming and agricultural exhibitions, yoga, trail running, fishing, assorted competitions, traditional performances and live music by local bands.
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Buleleng Cultural Festival (Gerokgak) / 23rd – 26th June 2020
This particular festival gives different groups of artists from the sub-district of Gerokgak a creative platform to express themselves. It is also a tool to maintain community spirit and inspire young people within the area to be resourceful and imaginative.
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Pasraja Festival 2020 / 1st – 4th July 2020
As a local folk art and cultural event, the Pasraja Festival pays tribute to Balinese ancestors and the artistic traditional of a bygone era. It promotes community spirit and encourages the next generation of aspiring artists to remember their roots.
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ACI - ACI Subak / 1st July 2020
Unique to Sudaji village, this traditional ritual symbolically honours local agricultural produce such as bananas, coconuts, yams, fruits and various handicrafts that are signature to the area.
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Ngrebeg Tradition / 6th July 2020
Ngrebeg is a traditional ritual in Sudaji village that involves a barong being paraded through the streets from temple to temple at dusk accompanied by gamelan music.
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Bukakak Tradition / 7th July 2020
Ngusaba Bukakak is a gratitude ritual where by the people of Sudaji village express their appreciation to Ida Sang hyang Widhi Wasa / Goddess of Fertility for her blessing of a bountiful harvest.
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Buleleng Festival / 2nd – 6th August 2020
This colourful event highlights performing arts, particularly the traditional dances,that are related to the rich cultural heritage of Buleleng.
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Buleleng Fesrida / 26th – 29th August 2020
Preserving the artistic and cultural heritage of Buleleng is the foundation of this event. It involves as mass performance of the Pendet dance by young girls from the Seririt sub-district.
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Buleleng Aset / 18th – 21st September 2020
The aim of this event is to build community spirit within the various villages of Buleleng. It encourages the younger generation to take pride in where they come from through dance, music and other cultural traditions. Sustainable tourism practices in the area will also eventually lead to more employment opportunities.
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Lovina Festival / 27th – 30th September 2020
The Lovina Festival is a community event devoted to welcoming yachts, seafaring vessels and other explorers of Bali’s northern coastline. All festival activities arecentred on the seashore around Kalibukbuk and Kaliasem villages.
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Buleleng Mekorot Festival / 28th – 29th September 2020
The Buleleng Mekorot Festival is a kite-fighting event that dominates the skies of North Bali. The mekorot is a battle of agility with kite owners on the ground trying to out-manoeuvre and cut off their opponents. It is a cultural traditional that takes advantage of the Bali’s seasonal winds.
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Pemuteran Bay Festival / 3rd – 6th October 2020
Pemuteran Coastal Village strives to be recognized as a model for Community Based Village Eco-tourism. This festival focuses on land, sea and cultural conservation.
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Buleleng Bali Dive Festival / 21st -26th November 2020
This event aims to promote Buleleng as one of Bali’s best dive destinations, while also promoting community awareness about the importance of preserving coral reefs. It promises to be a lively week filled with art and cultural activities in the Teja kula and Buleleng areas.
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