Photo credits: manholic.blogspot.com

The whole island of Bali is preparing for Galungan. This year Galungan starts on February 1st.

Galungan is the most important feast for Balinese Hindus, a celebration to honor the creator of the universe (Ida Sang Hyang Widi) and the spirits of the honored ancestors.

The festival symbolizes the victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma), and encourages the Balinese to show their gratitude to the creator and sainted ancestors.

The tenth day after Galungan – “Kuningan” – marks the end of Galungan, and is believed to be the day when the spirits ascend back to heaven. On this day, Balinese make special offerings of yellow rice.

You can read more about the importance of Galungan and Kuningan  and about all the preparations here.

For more special packages please click on the picture above.

A very nice message and a great picture on Bali Mandira’s Facebook page from one of our guests, Eriin ‘Kakadu’ Gould:

“Had a wonderful stay at Bali Mandira over Christmas…24 family and friends coming together in an amazing country, staying at an amazing location… Can’t wait to come back!!!!!”

Thank you, Eriin!

Due to your comments and ratings on TripAdvisor.com, Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa was ranked number 24 in Top 25 Relaxation/Spa Hotels in Indonesia.

It’s a great honor and happiness for us. Many thanks for all you comments and feedback!

A great picture took in Bali Mandira and a happy message uploaded on our Facebook page by Eriin Gould from Darwin, Australia. Many thanks!

“Had a wonderful stay at Bali Mandira over Christmas… 24 family and friends coming together in an amazing country, staying at an amazing location… Can’t wait to come back!!!!!”

If you want to join our great online community, please click “Like” button on Bali Mandira page.

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For all our friends from around the world, a selection of 37 pictures from our New Year’s Eve Party 2012. We couldn’t be all together, but our good thought went to you. Hope you had good parties too.

Many thanks to Adi, Bali Mandira’s photographer.

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Please enjoy some photos from our Christmas Eve party. We had a lot of fun along with our guests. The New Year’s Eve Party pictures are coming soon.