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Our guide to Chinese New Year in Bali explains what New Year is and why it matters, what people do to celebrate, the best restaurants to enjoy this auspicious occasion and more. What Is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year isn’t called “Chinese New Year” in China. We're quickly slithering into the Year of the Snake, so we’ve got your CNY 2025 celebrations covered – think things to do and the best places to eat over Chinese New Year in Bali! Chinese New Year – January 29, 2025 Chinese New Year is celebrated with enthusiasm by Bali’s Chinese-Indonesian community, with prayers, decorations, and festivities focused around Buddhist temples. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, 29 January and in 2026 it begins on Tuesday, February 17. Galungan & Kuningan – these holidays in Bali are unique to the Balinese calendar and thus, they take place twice a year. Known for its stunning landscapes, cultural charm, and world-class hospitality, Bali offers the perfect setting to embrace traditions while creating new memories. The Chinese Zodiac marks 2025 as the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and prosperity. That’s until their biggest celebration, Chinese New Year, in late January or mid-February (depending on the lunar calendar). Many of the New Year celebrations take place in family homes or at the island’s Chinese Buddhist temples. Because it’s never too soon to start planning your next beach escape, we’ve put together a list of all the public holidays in Bali and Indonesia in 2025 – the national celebrations, red calendar days and traditional festivities that could shape your 2025 itinerary. Welcome 2025 with a feast! Enjoy exceptional dining at The Cafe, Soleil, Table8, and Edogin, featuring global and gourmet cuisine to celebrate the New Year. Prepare your chopsticks for an unforgettable year-end celebration at one of Bali's finest Chinese restaurants, Table8. Enjoy a night of culinary delights with a range of Chinese delicacies, including Cantonese-style Dim Sum and timeless Oriental favourites. Wednesday, 29 January 2025 – Chinese New Year (Imlek) 2576 Kongsili; Friday, 28 March 2025 – Collective Shared Holiday (Nyepi) Saturday, 29 March 2025 – “Nyepi” Bali-Hindu Day of Silence. Monday, 31 March 2025 – Eid al-Fitr/ Idul Fitri 1446 Hijriah / Lebaran. Tuesday, 01 April 2025 – Eid al-Fitr/ Idul Fitri 1446 Hijriah / Lebaran This New Year, Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa and the hip Azul Beach Club are joining forces to bring you an epic end of year celebration to ring-in 2025! Start with a classic New Year’s Eve Family Buffet Dinner at Celagi Restaurant on the 31st December, from 7pm to 10pm. Luber Bali Chinese New Year Promo. Luber Bali serves up special Chinese New Year dishes. With only IDR 299.000,-, take 2 Luber fortune cookies for your luck For couple (2 persons) • Fried duck rolls, hoisin sauce kyuri and leek • Prawn n chicken dumpling with chicken broth • Steamed barramundi with salted black beans ginger chili leek Fuel up for the 2025 countdown with a refined New Year’s Eve Omakase dinner at SugarSand, the Japanese-inspired beachside restaurant at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. This very special five-course set menu dinner will feature traditional Japanese delicacies like Sakoshi oysters and Hokkaido scallops, all before a lively countdown party. Wednesday, 29 January – Chinese New Year Chinese New Year, known locally as Imlek , is celebrated by the Chinese-Indonesian community. While this is not a public holiday across all regions, it is a recognized national holiday and widely celebrated, especially in urban areas and Bali. Chinese New Year Eve Dinner. Friday, 9 February 2024. 6:30pm – 10pm. Chinese New Year Dinner. Saturday, 10 Feb 2024. 6:30pm – 10pm. Chinese New Year Brunch. Sunday, 11 Feb 2024. 12:30pm – 4pm. For more information and reservations, contact Alila Villas Uluwatu’s team through WhatsApp or email. EAT: Chinese New Year is all about feasting with the family. Lucky for us, Bali’s restaurants put on a big celebration over Chinese New Year. Enjoy dumpling on the beach, feasts with the family, and plenty of lion dances too. Happy CNY! 1. Chinese New Year Beach Buffet @ Seasalt: Family-friendly Chinese New Year feast! BTR ULTRA 2025! Bali's biggest trail running event is back! Experience the thrill of running through the traditional villages of Kintamani, Bali, where sacred energy meets breathtaking natural beauty. Every step of the race offers a deep connection to the land, the people, and the rich culture that surrounds you. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud: Flavors of Fortune Chinese New Year Celebration. Join The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud in celebrating the Year of Abundance this Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, from 6 pm to 10 pm at Tabia Restaurant. Surely the year of the Snake 2025 can be an excellent time to start new projects, explore new opportunities or even make significant changes in your life. Another key Chinese zodiac prediction for 2025 is that the Year of the Wood Snake will be a time to think strategically and plan carefully.
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