Christmas Holidays in Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island, located between Lombok to the east and Java to the west. The island is the largest tourist destination in Indonesia and famous for arts, music, painting, sculpture, dance, metalwork and leather accessories. The picturesque island with giant strips of paddy fields, volcanoes soaring through the clouds, the lush green tropical forests and the exquisite beaches will surely catch your imagination. It is a great idea to spend holidays in Bali Island,

especially during the Christmas. The island, which is home to large number of temples, wears a festive look on the occasion of Christmas. Though the island is dominated by the Hindus, a large number of foreigners of Christian origin opt for Christmas Holidays in Bali.

Christmas is celebrated in a peaceful manner in this beautiful island. Christians visit churches on the Christmas Day to take part in church services and to offer prayers. Tight security arrangements are made at all the entry points to the churches. The Christmas Eve celebrations are also done in a peaceful and smooth way.

Christmas in Bali

Spending the Christmas Holidays in Bali can be a wonderful proposition. Though the Island of Bali is mostly populated by the Hindus, but people from all religions participate in Christmas celebrations. All enjoy the friendly Santa Claus placed at the entrance of shopping complexes and malls, located in the island. On the occasion of Christmas festival, shopping malls in Bali are decorated in typical Christian fashion. Decorated Christmas trees are placed at almost all the shopping malls. Many resorts arrange special Christmas events to mark the occasion of Christmas. Holidays in Bali will indeed be a unique experience.

In Bali nearly 10,000 are Christians and over 3 millions are Hindus. Conventional Christmas symbols such as Santa Claus and trees are rarely seen in Bali. Since, Bali is predominantly a Hindu country, Balinese Protestants and Catholics have imbibed Hindu customs to decorate the churches. One Hindu-influenced decoration is known as Gebogan. This is made of leaves which are given the shape of a wreath and finally decorated with flowers & fruits.

Hotels in Bali

There are a large number of hotels in the island which offer exciting opportunities for Christmas Holidays in Bali. A few of them are listed below.

Hotel Tugu Bali

This is not just a hotel rather it is a wonderful center of Indonesian culture. This was opened by Anhar Setjadibrata, the great art collector. The hotel is also home to some wonderful collection of antiques.

Address & Contact

Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong
Canggu Beach
Bali, Indonesia
TEL: (800) 225- 4255
TEL: 62-361-731-701

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

This is located at the lush green central highlands of Bali. The resort houses forty two freestanding villas in the backdrop of exquisite natural beauty. There are also 3 spa villas in the resort. The spa offers Suci Dhara Ayurvedic treatment. This spa treatment includes scalp massage and a hypnotic warm-oil drip.

Address & Contact

Sayan
Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
TEL: (800) 332-3442
TEL: 62-361-977-577

Amandari

This was opened in the year 1989. It is not simply a hotel rather it is a mansion located on the hill. It hosts large number of cultural programs. It also sponsors a dance program for the children of the neighboring areas. These children rehearse after daily school at Amandari.

Address & Contact
Kedewatan
Ubud, Indonesia
TEL: (800)477-9180
TEL: 62-361-975-333
Email: info@amanresorts.com