{"id":57182,"date":"2026-01-28T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T02:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/?p=57182"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:50:09","slug":"chinese-new-year-in-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-in-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese New Year in Bali 2026: Things to do and places to eat to celebrate the Year of the Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year, Chinese New Year (AKA the Lunar New Year) falls on<strong> Tuesday, 17 February 2026<\/strong>. It marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. While Chinese New Year (<em>Tahun Baru Imlek<\/em> in Bahasa Indonesia) is a national public holiday, it isn&#8217;t widely celebrated in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Chinese New Year in Bali is family-oriented. My family&#8217;s Chinese New Year celebration usually include exchanging red envelopes, and going out for a reunion feast and a <em>barongsai<\/em> performance.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re spending Chinese New Year in Bali, I&#8217;ve got some tips on how to get into the festive spirit. Plus, the special events and reunion feasts happening in Bali for Chinese New Year 2026. <em>Gong Xi Fa Cai!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential details for Chinese New Year 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, 17 February 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chinese zodiac:<\/strong> Horse, fire element.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Chinese New Year traditions at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#reunion\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chinese New Year&#8217;s Eve reunion dinner<\/a><\/strong> with the family on Monday, 16 February 2026. In addition to the Chinese New Year&#8217;s Eve dinner, Bali&#8217;s restaurants and hotels also offer <strong>CNY brunches and dinners on New Year&#8217;s Day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#angpao\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gifting red envelopes<\/a><\/strong> to pass on good fortune.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#red\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wear and decorate with red and gold<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#spring\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spring cleaning<\/a> <em>before<\/em> New Year&#8217;s Day<\/strong> to rid your home of last year&#8217;s bad luck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-in-bali\/#chinese-new-year-2026-the-year-of-the-horse\" title=\"Chinese New Year 2026: The Year of the Horse\">Chinese New Year 2026: The Year of the Horse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-in-bali\/#reunion-dinner-events-for-chinese-new-year-2026-in-bali\" title=\"Reunion Dinner Events For Chinese New Year 2026 In Bali\">Reunion Dinner Events For Chinese New Year 2026 In Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-in-bali\/#things-to-do-for-chinese-new-year-in-bali\" title=\"Things to do for Chinese New Year in Bali\">Things to do for Chinese New Year in Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-in-bali\/#more-faqs-on-chinese-new-year-celebrations-in-bali\" title=\"More FAQs on Chinese New Year celebrations in Bali\">More FAQs on Chinese New Year celebrations in Bali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinese-new-year-2026-the-year-of-the-horse\"><\/span>Chinese New Year 2026: The Year of the Horse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For 2026, we&#8217;re galloping into the Year of the Horse. The seventh animal (out of 12) in the Chinese zodiac, the horse is the most important animal in China, being a popular mode of transport in the olden days. Horses are energetic, thus marking a year filled with action &#8211; full speed ahead, folks!<\/p>\n<p>Those born in the Year of the Horse are often enthusiastic and warm-hearted. Put on your best <em>qipao<\/em> for the Chinese New Year celebrations, because this is the year of opportunities and fast-paced growth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reunion-dinner-events-for-chinese-new-year-2026-in-bali\"><\/span>Reunion Dinner Events For Chinese New Year 2026 In Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196201\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196201 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-bali-nusa-dua-beach-resort-2026-reunion-dinner-900x642.jpg\" alt=\"The buffet for Chinese New Year 2026 at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort - featuring suckling pig, yu sheng, dim sum, and more\" width=\"900\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-bali-nusa-dua-beach-resort-2026-reunion-dinner-900x642.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-bali-nusa-dua-beach-resort-2026-reunion-dinner-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-bali-nusa-dua-beach-resort-2026-reunion-dinner.jpg 1401w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/642;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gather the family for CNY 2026 reunion dinner at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. A Lunar Feast of Prosperity at <a href=\"https:\/\/padmaresortubud.com\/dining\/the-puhu-restaurant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Padma Resort Ubud<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Details:\u00a0<\/strong>Let the feast continue on Chinese New Year&#8217;s Day at Padma Resort Ubud. The Puhu Restaurant will lay out a generous buffet spread, featuring festive classics like Yu Sheng, roasted duck, crispy pork belly, dim sums, and more delicacies! All of this is served with Ubud&#8217;s jungle backdrop&#8230;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date &amp; time:<\/strong> Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 6.30pm &#8211; 9.30pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> IDR 588,000+ per person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/maps\/place\/padma+resort+ubud\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x2dd221e79f9f18eb:0x6ce6688c8113c9b4?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Padma Resort Ubud, Banjar Carik, Desa Puhu, Payangan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6281238585924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Book CNY at Padma Resort Ubud<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/regent\/hotels\/us\/en\/bali\/dpscr\/hoteldetail\/dining\/taru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taru<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Treat the family to an elevated Chinese feast at Taru \u2013 the signature restaurant at Regent Bali Canggu. You&#8217;ll tuck in to kung pao chicken, duck bao, steamed grouper, sweet and sour pork, and more! Yes, desserts are on the menu, too \u2013 think egg tarts, and sago mango pudding. Psst &#8211; keep your eyes peeled, because you might spot a lucky <em>barongsai<\/em> roaming around the resort&#8230;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date &amp; time:<\/strong> Wednesday, 18 February 2026, from 7pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> IDR 1,200,000++ per person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Regent+Bali+Canggu\/@-8.655963,115.1267941,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x2dd247881c4fae1f:0x8154ec65cc1386c9!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d-8.655963!4d115.129369!16s%2Fg%2F11cltr9kh7?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regent Bali Canggu, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong No. 93xx, Canggu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"mailto:regentbalicanggu@ihg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Book CNY at Taru<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Flavours of Prosperity at <a href=\"https:\/\/sofitelbalinusadua.com\/food-beverages\/kwee-zeen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> This CNY, Kwee Zeen at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will put on a bountiful buffet of Asian dishes to celebrate the season. There will be dim sum, roast meats, sweets, and yes &#8211; special Yu Sheng. A <em>barongsai<\/em> and a fortune teller will also make an appearance to amp up the festive vibes!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date &amp; time:<\/strong> Monday, 16 February 2026, from 6pm &#8211; 10pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> IDR 599,000++ per adult, and IDR 249,000++ per child (6 &#8211; 12 years old).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sofitel+Bali+Nusa+Dua+Beach+Resort\/@-8.7917728,115.2273199,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x2dd24322042a2c9f:0x9c15915f406531c3!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d-8.7917728!4d115.2299002!16s%2Fg%2F1yh9vkhwy?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDExOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, ITDC Tourism Complex Lot N5, Nusa Dua<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6281138305954?text=Inquiry%20for%20Kwee%20Zeen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Book CNY at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-for-chinese-new-year-in-bali\"><\/span>Things to do for Chinese New Year in Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"reunion\">1. Gather the family for a CNY reunion dinner<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Chinese New Year with reunion dinners, prosperity dishes and family-style feasting across Bali.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196096\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196096 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-nusa-dua-beach-resort-in-bali-indonesia-900x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"644\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-nusa-dua-beach-resort-in-bali-indonesia-900x644.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-nusa-dua-beach-resort-in-bali-indonesia-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/chinese-new-year-at-sofitel-nusa-dua-beach-resort-in-bali-indonesia.jpg 1397w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/644;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More food, more luck! A reunion dinner at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort might just be the lucky feast for you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Traditionally, Chinese New Year is all about celebrating with family and bountiful feasts! The theme is &#8220;more is more&#8221;, because more food means you&#8217;ll be more fortunate in the coming year. Want more luck? Why do I even ask? Look out for a special Yu Sheng prosperity toss, because the higher you toss those noodles, the more prosperous you&#8217;ll be! For extra special reunion dinners, check out the CNY 2026 events in Bali above. Or, if you want more food options, I&#8217;ve rounded up <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/best-chinese-restaurants-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best Chinese restaurants in Bali<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"angpao\">2. Gift <em>ang pao <\/em>red envelopes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prepare traditional ang pao red envelopes to share blessings of luck, health and happiness during CNY.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196095\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196095 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/ang-pao-red-envelope-gifting-tradition-for-Chinese-New-Year-in-Bali-Indonesia-900x644.jpg\" alt=\"Ang pao (red envelope) gifting tradition for Chinese New Year in Bali\" width=\"900\" height=\"644\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/ang-pao-red-envelope-gifting-tradition-for-Chinese-New-Year-in-Bali-Indonesia-900x644.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/ang-pao-red-envelope-gifting-tradition-for-Chinese-New-Year-in-Bali-Indonesia-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/ang-pao-red-envelope-gifting-tradition-for-Chinese-New-Year-in-Bali-Indonesia.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/644;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang pao rules: only even numbers, no number &#8220;4&#8221;, add mandarin oranges for extra luck! (Photo by Honeycombers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This iconic Chinese New Year tradition is one that\u2019s well known all over the world. Gifting money in red envelopes (<em>ang pao<\/em>) is not only fun, but also a way to wish the best of luck, health and happiness. Generally, red envelopes on Chinese New Year are gifted amongst relatives, from adults to children, grandparents, and unmarried siblings. Fun fact: Chinese red envelopes are also gifted on other special days, like birthdays and weddings too.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Watch a lion dance performance<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Experience traditional lion dance performances in Bali to welcome good fortune and ward off bad luck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196202\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-196202 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/barongsai-at-padma-resort-legian-in-bali-indonesia-for-chinese-new-year-2026-900x642.jpg\" alt=\"Barongsai at Padma Resort Legian in Bali around Chinese New Year 2026\" width=\"900\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/barongsai-at-padma-resort-legian-in-bali-indonesia-for-chinese-new-year-2026-900x642.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/barongsai-at-padma-resort-legian-in-bali-indonesia-for-chinese-new-year-2026-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/barongsai-at-padma-resort-legian-in-bali-indonesia-for-chinese-new-year-2026.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/642;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Psst&#8230; Staying at Padma Resort Legian? Be on the lookout for a magical Lion Dance performance this CNY 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll hear it before you see it! Listen out for the festive traditional music as a majestic colourful lion makes an entrance. Oh yes, a lion dance (or <em>Barongsai<\/em>) performance offers all the lively vibes we need to celebrate Chinese New Year. Not only that, it\u2019s also an important tradition that brings fortune for the year. It wards off <em>nian, <\/em>an evil beast who hates loud noises.<\/p>\n<p>Children can have fun feeding the lion some red envelopes, and you may be able to find lion dance performances in shopping malls across Bali (like Beachwalk in Kuta and Level 21 in Denpasar), or at Bali&#8217;s family-friendly resorts and the larger Chinese restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"red\">4. Dress in red and gold for your Chinese New Year celebrations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shop lucky red and gold outfits in Bali to symbolise prosperity, wealth and fresh beginnings for the new year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_168437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-168437\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-168437 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/chinese-new-year-2023-in-bali-indonesia-shopping-canggu-seminyak-fashion-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do for Chinese New Year 2025 in Bali - shopping for new outfits\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/chinese-new-year-2023-in-bali-indonesia-shopping-canggu-seminyak-fashion-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/chinese-new-year-2023-in-bali-indonesia-shopping-canggu-seminyak-fashion-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/02\/chinese-new-year-2023-in-bali-indonesia-shopping-canggu-seminyak-fashion.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-168437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot tip: Bali&#8217;s best boutiques are well-stocked with lucky red dresses&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Get ready to see splashes of red and gold this Chinese New Year. Another well-known Chinese New Year tradition, dressing in a lucky red outfit is a must for the festivities. Why? Because the colour red symbolises strength and prosperity for the coming year. While gold is not a must, it\u2019s great to have on as it\u2019s the colour of wealth. And here\u2019s a good excuse to spend that wealth: a new outfit marks a fresh new beginning, so shopping is always encouraged! So to help grow your wealth (you&#8217;re welcome!), here&#8217;s where to shop your Chinese New Year outfits in Bali:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/shopping-in-canggu-best-fashion-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top fashion stored in Canggu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/shopping-in-seminyak-boutique-fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop boutique fashion in Seminyak<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"spring\">5. Spring clean before New Year&#8217;s Day<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Welcome the Lunar New Year by spring cleaning to clear bad luck and invite prosperity into your home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New year, new luck! While only some of us look forward to cleaning the house, it\u2019s believed that by doing so before New Year\u2019s Day, you\u2019ll get rid of all the bad luck from last year and welcome the best of luck for the coming year. Plus, it\u2019s always good to have a clean house to host your friends and family. Deck it out with festive red and gold decorations to keep with the CNY theme. And whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to stock up on lots of Mandarin oranges at home, for extra prosperity in the new year. Want some inspo? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/best-homewares-shopping-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beautiful homewares stores in Bali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Visit a Buddhist temple in Bali<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Chinese New Year spiritually by visiting Bali\u2019s Buddhist temples for prayers and blessings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Bali is predominantly Hindu, historically there&#8217;s an overlap between Hinduism and Buddhism. As such, there are Buddhist communities as well as ancient and modern temples for prayers and larger ceremonies like Chinese New Year. So for Chinese New Year, you can visit a <em>tridharma<\/em> temple (AKA <em>klenteng<\/em>) in Bali and celebrate on a more spiritual level.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that these are religious places, so dress appropriately and be respectful to those who are praying. Below are the most significant Buddhist temples in Bali:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vihara Satya Dharma in Benoa:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll spot the Goddess Guan Yin statue before you arrive at this modern temple. Because of its convenient location, be prepared for a larger crowd on CNY.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ling Gwan Kiong in Singaraja:<\/strong> The &#8220;Temple of The Profound Source&#8221;, this temple was built near the seaport to give protection to sailors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brahma Vihara Arama in Lovina:<\/strong> This ancient &#8220;miniature Borobudur&#8221; has a calm, serene vibe, and was built specifically for meditation practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Post-feast activities for kids in Bali<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Enjoy family-friendly Chinese New Year activities in Bali, from beach days to theme parks and nature trips.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep the spirit of CNY going and spend some time with your family in Bali. Traditionally, the itinerary for the days following Chinese New Year are filled with visiting relatives, and exchanging red envelopes and Mandarin oranges. But here in Bali, why not make it island style with fun family day trips? Here&#8217;s what I recommend doing with kids in tow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water sports in Benoa and Nusa Dua<\/li>\n<li>Spot the animals of the Chinese zodiac at Bali Zoo<\/li>\n<li>Slip and slide at Waterbom<\/li>\n<li>Book a pony-ride at Bali Equestrian Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FYI &#8211; check out these guides for more Chinese New Year inspo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/best-chinese-restaurants-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My go-to Chinese restaurants in Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/chinese-new-year-superstitions-traditions-and-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese New Year traditions: Do&#8217;s &amp; don&#8217;ts for good luck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/public-holidays-in-bali-indonesia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public holidays in Bali &amp; Indonesia for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/events-and-festivals-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save the date for Bali&#8217;s annual events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-faqs-on-chinese-new-year-celebrations-in-bali\"><\/span>More FAQs on Chinese New Year celebrations in Bali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3>What is Chinese New Year and why is it celebrated?<\/h3><div><p>Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and symbolises renewal, prosperity, and family togetherness. Celebrations typically include family reunions, special meals, temple visits, and cultural rituals to welcome good fortune for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>When is Chinese New Year 2026?<\/h3><div><p>Chinese New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The date every year will vary depending on the lunar calendar, usually falling between late January to mid-February. In Indonesia, it is officially recognised as a public holiday called Tahun Baru Imlek, making it an important cultural celebration nationwide, including in Bali.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Is Chinese New Year celebrated in Bali?<\/h3><div><p>Yes, but not massively celebrated compared to Christmas, or cultural days in Bali like Nyepi or Galungan and Kuningan. Chinese-Indonesian communities in Bali celebrate with temple ceremonies, special meals, festive decorations, and barongsai performances.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>What are the best things to do for Chinese New Year in Bali?<\/h3><div><p>Popular things to do during Chinese New Year in Bali include visiting Chinese temples, enjoying festive dining at Chinese restaurants, watching lion dance performances, and staying at hotels offering Lunar New Year packages or themed events.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Are restaurants and shops open during Chinese New Year in Bali?<\/h3><div><p>Yes \u2014 restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions in Bali remain open during Chinese New Year. Many Chinese restaurants offer special Lunar New Year menus, making it a great time for festive dining without travel disruption.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Are there Chinese New Year events or performances in Bali?<\/h3><div><p>Yes \u2014 some hotels, shopping malls, and Buddhist temples host lion dance performances, cultural shows, and festive events during Chinese New Year in Bali.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Is Chinese New Year a busy travel period in Bali?<\/h3><div><p>Chinese New Year can be a busy travel period, especially with visitors from Singapore, Malaysia, and China. However, it is generally less crowded than Christmas, Nyepi, or summer and winter school holiday seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Do hotels in Bali offer Chinese New Year packages?<\/h3><div><p>Yes \u2014 many hotels and resorts in Bali offer Chinese New Year packages, including festive dining, red-themed decorations, lion dance performances, and spa promotions designed for Lunar New Year travellers.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Which temples in Bali are associated with Chinese New Year?<\/h3><div><p>Notable Buddhist temples in Bali include Vihara Satya Dharma (in Benoa), Ling Gwan Kiong (in Singajara), and Brahma Vihara Arama (in Lovina). 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