amandari news
Galungan and Kuningan
Galungan is Bali's major feast, symbolising the victory of Good (Dharma) over Evil (Adharma). This happens every 210 days and the whole island is beautifully decorated. Celebrations go on for 10 days and during this time, all the ancestors come to earth for the festivities. The last day of the festival is Kuningan when the ancestors return to heaven and the Balinese express their gratitude to the gods. Every village celebrates Kuningan in grand style, with colourful festivals held at temples throughout parts of Bali. The next Galungan falls on 20 August and Kuningan falls on 30 August, 2008.
Certified member of Green Globe 21
Amandari has been certified for the second time as a member of the Green Globe 21. Green Globe 21 is the worldwide benchmarking and certification programme which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for consumers, companies and communities. It is based on Agenda 21 and principles of Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 governments at the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. Amandari started these initiatives in August 2005.
Tennis at Amandari
15 July - 31 August, 2008
Amanresorts' resident tennis professional, David Bush, returns to Amandari for private tennis tuition. To book a session, please contact
amandari@amanresorts.com.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
The 2008 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is scheduled to take place from 14 - 19 October, 2008. This year's theme is Tri Hita Karana, which is all about the relationships between humans and God, humans with each other and humans and their environment. Amandari will host an intimate cocktail session during the festival with Vikram Seth as the main guest. More details will be available in the coming months.
Full Moon at Amandari
Every full moon, a local priest does a general prayer and blessing for staff. Any guests who wish to particiapte are welcome.
September - Sunday, 14 Sep
October - Tuesday, 14 Oct
November - Wednesday, 12 Nov
December - Friday, 12 Dec