Amankila, Bali
In the serene hills of eastern Bali, Amankila blends ancient traditions and festive fine dining to mark the occasion. In the days leading up to Lunar New Year, family crafts such as lontar (palm leaf) drawing and kite making take centre stage, before Chef Gabriele presents an opulent Lunar New Year feast on 29 January.
Designed for sharing, dishes range from braised whole White Snapper to famed New Year ‘Longevity Noodles’ and a decadent tang yuan dessert (glutinous rice balls filled with black sesame). The celebrations continue on 30 January with a beachfront blessing ceremony led by a Balinese Hindu priest, preceded by energising laughter yoga on the resort’s peaceful shoes.
Amanjiwo, Java
At Amanjiwo cultural discovery is at the heart of the resort experience, which reflects Indonesia’s blend of Javanese and Chinese tradition.
While each morning begins with a complimentary yoga or sound healing session to ground and reset, the afternoon invites guests to the central rotunda to share Javanese tea and local refreshments.
Children are entertained with jemparingan (Javanese archery), while the arrival of the Lunar New Year itself is marked with a festive dinner on 29 January, accompanied by mesmerising Javanese dance performances.
