Novotel Bali Benoa continued its celebration of Bali’s living culture with Colors of Nusantara Vol. 2, held on 21–22 August 2026 under the theme Inspired by Daily Life of Bali. Following the success of its first edition, this year’s celebration invited guests to discover the beauty of Balinese daily life through hands-on cultural experiences, local craftsmanship and culinary traditions.
The celebration was officially opened in the presence of Anak Agung Putri Mas Agung, Head of the Badung Regency Tourism Office, representing the Regent of Badung, and brought together partners, media, local enterprises and the resort community in celebrating Bali’s cultural heritage.
The two-day programme brought together 13 local enterprises, artisans, and cultural practitioners, offering experiences ranging from Canang Sari making, Balinese dance and gamelan lessons, incense making, lawar and sate lilit making, to live Endek weaving, Endek painting, wood carving, eco-printing, and Balinese perfume making. The celebration also continued Novotel Bali Benoa’s collaboration with Agung Bali Collection, highlighting the beauty of Endek and the stories behind Bali’s traditional craftsmanship.
The celebration also came to life through a series of cultural performances. On the first day, a special Endek fashion presentation by Agung Bali Collection in collaboration with LV C&C Model Management shared the heritage and craftsmanship behind Bali’s traditional woven textile, followed by the vibrant Janger dance, reflecting the spirit of togetherness in Balinese communities. On the second day, the iconic Kecak dance brought Bali’s tradition of rhythm and storytelling to life.
Juliana Liew, General Manager of Novotel Bali Benoa, said, “Over the past year, we have seen genuine interest from our guests in learning more about the traditions that are part of everyday life in Bali. Through Colors of Nusantara, we hope to bring them closer to the people, skills and stories behind these traditions, while creating a platform for our local partners to share their work and creativity.”
Anak Agung Indra Dwipayani, Founder of Agung Bali Collection, added, “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Novotel Bali Benoa. This year, we brought stories closer to everyday life by involving local artisans. We hope Colors of Nusantara can become a bridge between culture, authentic Bali, and the wider world, while continuing to celebrate the colours, creativity, and life of Bali.”
The connection continues beyond the two-day celebration, with Novotel Bali Benoa working with selected local enterprises to feature their products at the resort and develop cultural workshops as part of its guest activities. This allows local businesses to continue sharing their products and skills while giving guests more opportunities to experience Balinese culture during their stay.
As Colors of Nusantara grows towards becoming an annual celebration, Novotel Bali Benoa aims to keep Bali’s craftsmanship, flavours, traditions and stories alive and closer to the guests who come to experience the island. Enjoy a memorable stay and experience the culture of Bali with Novotel Bali Benoa at www.novotelbalibenoa.com.
