Galungan will start on the 24th September and lasts for 10 days.
The most magnificent Balinese festival, celebrating the victory of good over bad. The spirits of our ancestors are invited to jump from their dimension to this one for 10 days, to support and celebrate with all the family.
Streets are adorned with elaborate and ornate hand-crafted decorations, the Balinese wear their favourite Traditional dresses, the temples sparkle with gold and silver ornaments to welcome the ancestral sprits home, it is a sight not to be missed.
We will be running trips into the villages nearby during the Galungan festival, and invite you to join us for some super special cultural immersion.
On TUESDAY 24th September “Penampahan” Galungan Eve. This is a very important day for Balinese men. It is their responsibility to sacrifice the pig that the family have been raising months in preparation for this day. Sacrificing the pig is symbolic of removing all of the negative thoughts, actions and energy surrounding the family. The pig will be then prepared by the men and cooked into 3 different varieties of sate skewers, a delicious BANANA STEM SOUP and 5 different salads called LAWAR, These delicacies will be used as offerings as well as part of the Galungan feast.
Today The team at Bali Asli will be running a special cooking class, taught by our Chef Mr. Dewa. Join him as he guides you through making a very special Balinese Galungan feast for your lunch.
FULL DAY CULINARY ADVENTURE; IDR 1,292,500inc tax per person
