Welcome to Bugbug Festival 2023

BUGBUG  FEST, 2023
Location: Sanghyang Ambu Gate
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A7cFjsV3cueCdhEF8
December 30th and 31st, 2023

Bugbug Greetings,
The currently constructed Sanghyang Ambu Gate has become a new tourist destination in Bugbug Village, Karangasem. The construction of Sanghyang Ambu Gate was initiated by the current Village leader, Jero Nyoman Purwa Ngurah Arsana, with ongoing developments aimed at maximizing its potential as a tourist destination, considering the extraordinary natural resources. The construction of Melanting Temple is currently in progress and is targeted to be completed by the end of 2024. Additionally, a Selonding Museum and restaurant are planned to be built. We hope for smooth progress.

Goals of this event:
1. To promote the tourism potential of Bugbug village at both the national and international levels, to enhance hotel and villa occupancy in the Bugbug area, especially in Candidasa.
2.Celebrate local cultural diversity.
3.Encourage community participation in cultural preservation.
4.Provide exposure and support to local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
5.Raise awareness about the importance of supporting to local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for local economic growth.
OPENING EVENT 30th, 2023:
MC: Markos and Sutami

Event schedule:
08:00 – 22:00: Exhibition of UMKM (Small and Medium Enterprises) featuring culinary delights, fashion, and handicrafts
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: (Opening entertainment with music and dance by Bugbug Village Youth), video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-kjx-EIBPc
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Selonding traditional musical Iistruments from the SELONDING BALI AGA Community Vidio: https://youtu.be/iEUky_lrrrw?si=ZoRKkevozvr-AT9K
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM: Panyembrama Dance by Bugbug Village children accompanied by Semara Pegulingan gong from SARATI SVARA Art Studio
6:10 PM – 6:20 PM: Speech by Committee Chair’s Report (I Wayan Sutama)
6:20 PM – 6:40 PM: Speech by Bugbug leader (Nyoman Purwa Ngurah Arsana)

6:40 PM – 7:00 PM: Speech by the Regent / opening Bugbug Festival 2023 (Gede Dana)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: (Activities sponsored by Monarch and hotels)
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM: Fire Dance by the Bara Mudra Community. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8PYvJRNr1o
9:15 PM – 9:45 PM: Joged Dance from SARATI SVARA Art Studio
9:45 PM – 10:30 PM: (Bugbug Village band performance)

*DECEMBER 31ST, 2023:
MC: (Youth from Bugbug Village)
Event schedule:
08:00 – 22:00: Exhibition of UMKM (Small and Medium Enterprises) featuring culinary delights, fashion, and handicrafts.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: (Attractions by PAKIS- Bugbug village women)
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM: (Opening Panyembrana Dance)
6:10 PM – 6:15 PM: Speech by Committee Chair’s Report
6:15 PM – 6:35 PM: Speech by KDA (Bugbug leader) directly on the inauguration of youth chairperson and art studio local community of Bugbug village.
6:35 PM – 6:55 PM: Speech by Head of the People’s Representatives
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Balinese artist singer Gus Jody
11:00 PM – 11:50 PM: (Music band performance by Bugbug Village band)
11:50 PM – 12:00 AM: MC countdowns to welcome 2024 along with a fireworks display.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information please contact our customer care Call/WhatsApp at: 081805301701