Festive Season at Amandari

2019 Festive Season at Amandari

Fringed by rice paddies and views of the Ayung valley, Amandari lends itself beautifully to sophisticated celebrations in peaceful seclusion. In between exploring the wonders of Ubud, cycling or trekking through the mountain scenery and basking by the pool, discover our festive programme of special events suitable for all ages.

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Christmas Eve Dinner

On Christmas Eve, gather in the lobby for a performance of traditional Balinese dance and enjoy a very special four-course Western meal. The carefully-crafted menu will take you on a journey of flavours comprising fresh, locally-sourced ingredients

24 DECEMBER 2019

Christmas Eve Cocktails and Live Music

Relax on the Amandari Terrace with an expertly-mixed Sunset Margarita, to the sounds of Bali’s most famous jazz saxophonist, Pramono Abdi Pamungkas. With his authentic and inspiring improvisational skills, Pramono never fails to deliver a resounding performance

24 DECEMBER 2019

Christmas Day Dinner

This sumptuous dégustation menu is a feast for all the senses. Traditional Christmas flavours come together in a herb-crusted salmon gravlax and roasted prime rib, while an ensemble of sweets are served to finish with a flourish

25 DECEMBER 2019

Kunti Sraya performance

The youth organisation of Kedewatan has prepared their version of the famous ‘Kunti Sraya’ story, focusing on recapturing the spirit of the dance.

28 DECEMBER 2019

Spit roasted Balinese suckling pig

The spectacular and popular Balinese delicacy, babi guling (literally 'turned meat') is a whole, spit-roasted suckling pig. An important window into Balinese history, religion and culture, prepared more to honour the gods than for private consumption.

28 DECEMBER 2019

Traditional Festive satay night

Guests are invited to the Amandari Terrace to enjoy the best sunset margaritas in Ubud, accompanied by jazz saxophone and guitarist, enjoy authentic Indonesian sate, cooked on our bakar, with regional side dishes.

29 DECEMBER 2019

New Year's Eve Dance and Gamelan Performance

Join us in the lobby for a traditional dance and gamelan performance by the children of Kedewatan. Part of Amandari for more than 20 years, Bapak and Ibu Agung visit daily to teach the children of Kedewatan to dance and play music. The children will perform a medley of dances, set to gamelan music by children from Tatiapi village

31 DECEMBER 2019

New Year's Eve Music and Magic

Enliven your New Year's celebration with Nita Aartsen, one of Indonesia's most accomplished jazz pianists. Afterwards, settle in at the bar to be entertained by a local magician, who will be performing both onstage and up close at your table.

31 DECEMBER 2019

Joged - Bali's Social Dance

The performance is characterised by good cheer and laughter as the dancer moves through the audience and selects her partner by tapping him on the shoulder with her fan.

31 DECEMBER 2019

New Year's Eve Dinner

Indulge in East - Indies culinary experience with a delicious five -course menu. From pearl lobster ' Nasi kuning' to rendang tortellini, the mouthwatering menu is followed by an irresistible array of desserts

31 DECEMBER 2019

Fire Dance and New Year Countdown

Immerse yourself in Bali’s colourful culture and the captivating rhythm of the fire dance. Combining traditional and modern movements, it includes juggling, baton twirling and poi spinning, along with incredible fire manipulation skills. As midnight approaches, join the Amandari family in counting down to the start of the New Year accompanied by a glass of champagne

31 DECEMBER 2019

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