This October, our community will be vibrant. The Bali Nusa Dua Festival 2025 returns to Peninsula Island. It will run from October 25th to 26th. This year’s festival celebrates the theme of “Beauty in Harmony.” It promises a wonderful showcase of culture, art, and creativity. This all happens right here in our home of Nusa Dua.
As a proud community member, Merusaka Nusa Dua is thrilled to participate. We are joining one of the festival’s most anticipated events: the cultural parade. We have a special collaboration with the talented artists and youth of our local village. The village is Banjar Peminge Nusa Dua. Together, we will present a performance. It is inspired by the epic Hindu legend of Mandhara Giri.
The Story of Mandhara Giri: A Tale of Churning the Ocean of Milk
The story of Mandhara Giri is a very important legend. It is a part of Hindu mythology. People know it as the Samudra manthan. It is a tale of gods (Devas) and demons (Asuras) working together. They have a common goal: to obtain the elixir of immortality (Amrita).
To do this, they needed to churn the great Ocean of Milk. They used the sacred mountain, Mandhara Giri, as the churning rod. The divine serpent king, Vasuki, was the rope. The gods pulled one end of the serpent. The demons pulled the other. They spun the mountain to churn the cosmic ocean. From this great effort, many treasures emerged. The pot of immortal nectar then appeared.
This powerful story is a beautiful symbol of the eternal struggle between good and evil. It shows how even from conflict, good things can be born. It is a perfect representation of this year’s festival theme, “Beauty in Harmony.”
A Community Collaboration
Our performance in the cultural parade is more than just a showcase. It is a true collaboration. It celebrates our deep connection to the local community. We are partnering with skilled artists. We are also working with passionate youth from Banjar Peminge Nusa Dua. Therefore, we are honored to help provide a platform for local talent. We get to present this powerful Balinese story to the world.
Our parade will bring the legend of Mandhara Giri to life. It will feature intricate costumes. It will also have dramatic choreography. The powerful sounds of the Gamelan orchestra will be there, too. This will create a memorable show for all to witness.
An Invitation to Witness the Magic
We warmly invite all our guests and visitors to join us. Come to Peninsula Island for the Bali Nusa Dua Festival 2025. It is a wonderful opportunity. You can experience the island’s vibrant culture. You can also support local artists. Furthermore, you will witness a truly exciting celebration.
We are incredibly proud to be a part of this event. We are also happy to share the rich stories of Bali with you.
