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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.

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.

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.

Dear friends, as you can see in the photo, we’re ready for the New Year’s Eve Party. This year’s theme is Pirates of The Caribbean.

Mandira staff will welcome the guests dressed as pirates. Our guests will be dressed as pirates too and the best costume will win a great prize!

The tents and tables are installed, the sound system is on, the kitchen is working at full capacity, the beer is cold, the band and the entertainers are ready for the great party.

After the countdown and welcoming the New Year, we’re inviting all our guest to the Suling Lounge After Party, with cocktails, fire dance, sexy dancers and live DJ. Let’s spend the night together and have fun until morning!

Happy New Year, dear friends, wherever you are! Hope to see you happy in 2012!

Set against the backdrop of the finest beach in Bali, the resort offers perhaps the most sensuous way to rediscover romance.

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It’s the perfect way to spend time together in the privacy of your own spa suite, relaxing and enjoying our romantic retreat rituals and get your skin ready for the Bali sun.

This delectable ritual includes a welcome Foot Bath Ritual, Balinese Aroma Therapy Massage, Ice Cream Flavored Body Scrub, Marshmallow Body Wrap, and Delicious Ice Cream Flavored Bath.

(180 minutes)

Price: IDR 1.755.000++