A village festival might probably mean an environment with traditional dance, authentic recipes, children playing traditional games and lots of local vendors selling local artistic products. But Sanur Village Festival is quite different than a traditional village festival. It is a real modern event with a blend of western taste in the eastern culture. Sanur has one of the best white sand beaches, which is magnificently sheltered with reefs, ideal for family and calm environment seekers.
‘Western Taste in Eastern Culture’ at Sanur Village Festival
The Exclusive Renggong Horse Contest
Renggong Horse competition in Indonesia is a colorful and vibrant festival that is celebrated annually in Indonesia. This festival is basically a horse and a jockey competition accompanied by horse dances on the gamelan orchestra. This horse festival is usually held in September, where the horses are judged for their decoration, skills, cleanliness and their jockeys. It is the most awaited event in Indonesia that draws international tourists from every part of the world.
Traditional Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival
Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival is celebrated by almost all South East Asian countries. It is basically a race amongst the Dragon Boats, which is celebrated in the month of December in Indonesia, and fifth day of the fifth month in other countries based on Chinese lunar calendar. This is the major Indonesian international sporting event, which draws world-wide participation. Duanwu Festival is basically a Chinese culture, which has acquired prominent place in Indonesia due to huge Chinese population.
The Free Ride Nations Cup at Bali
The Free Ride Nations Cup or the IFWA (International Freeride Water Craft Association) at Bali is the supercharged jet skis competition, which is held at Bali beaches. This sport has earned international recognition and viewership. Ski Jet Riders from all corners of the world gather for the roaring surf championship that is held for big prize money. This sport was established in 1999 in order to promote a new category of sports, called as ‘free riding’.
Live Music, Dance and Yoga performance at Bali Spirit Festival
The Bali Spirit Festival is a unique event that is held every year in the Ubdi town of Bali, Indonesia, which is famous for live international music, dance and yoga. This festival is normally scheduled for four or five days that attracts both domestic and international participants. This festival focuses on traditional Indonesian spirituality, music, dance and global movements in yoga.
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