Gebogan Festival 2025 in Bali: Daily Fruit Offering Parade at Ulun Danu Beratan

The Gebogan Festival at Ulun Danu Beratan is a relatively new cultural celebration. Started in 2022, it features a daily gebogan parade around the Ulun Danu Temple area. The year 2025 will mark its fourth edition. The festival was initiated by the local tourism authorities to introduce Balinese culture to tourists.

The uniqueness of this festival lies in its consistency. Throughout July and August—the peak tourist season—the gebogan parade takes place daily, making it one of the rare daily cultural attractions in Bali. While in other areas, gebogan only appears during certain ceremonies, at Ulun Danu, it is presented as a living cultural celebration that anyone visiting can enjoy.

History and Philosophy of Balinese Gebogan

The origin of the gebogan, from a historical perspective, dates back to ancient times, especially when Hinduism entered Bali through the Brahmins. Gebogan symbolizes gratitude and reverence to the gods. These offerings are presented to God as a form of thankfulness for blessings and abundance from Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (the Almighty God). This tradition is rooted in the arrival of Hinduism in Bali. It has become essential to religious ceremonies, especially piodalan or dewa yadnya.

Philosophically, the word "gebogan" means “quantity” or “combination,” reflecting the unification of various elements into one offering. Its cone shape symbolizes the sacred mountain and the procreative power of Lord Shiva. The vibrant colors of the fruits and flowers used signify Bali’s natural abundance and the meaning of unity in diversity. In its execution, Balinese women carry this tall gebogan on their heads in long processions, symbolizing collective gratitude and the prosperity of agricultural yields.

Dates and Location of Gebogan Festival 2025 Schedule

The festival's core is scheduled for July 2025, the daily parade, usually held around 12:30–1:00 PM (WITA). The Gebogan Festival will bring vibrant colors and music to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. The daily parade features Balinese women in traditional attire carrying gebogan on their heads, accompanied by gamelan music and traditional dances. The parade occurs every day throughout July, and on weekends, it is held at The Blooms Garden.

Gebogan Festival 2025 Tickets

Admission to the Gebogan Parade is free and open to the public. No special ticket is required to enjoy the procession. Visitors only need to pay the regular entrance fee to Ulun Danu Beratan Temple—approximately Rp75,000 for foreign adults and Rp50,000 for children. Occasionally, combo tickets with The Blooms Garden are available.

Main Attractions of the Gebogan Festival 2025

The festival features gebogan-making demonstrations by local women, complete with cultural workshops like crafting miniature canang offerings. The best spot to watch the parade is near the small Beji temple, with the stunning background of Lake Beratan. Around 18–20 banjar (village groups) participate each year, presenting dancers, gamelan music, and unique gebogan in a festive atmosphere. Uniquely, only in Ulun Danu and The Blooms Garden is the gebogan parade held daily during the holiday season. This festival is an exceptional opportunity for tourists to experience Balinese culture firsthand and consistently.

Visitor Information for the Gebogan Festival 2025

Here are some key details for visitors attending the Gebogan Festival at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, covering access, ticket prices, and facilities:

1. Access to Location:

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is located in Bedugul, Tabanan. From Denpasar or Ngurah Rai Airport, the trip takes about 2–2.5 hours. From Ubud, around 1.5–2 hours.

If you're staying at Dijiwa Sanctuaries Ubud, the trip from Ubud to the Gebogan Festival at Ulun Danu Beratan (Bedugul) can be made by hiring a private car/driver (~1 hour, 55 km) while stopping by the Bedugul Botanical Garden, taking a mini-van or tourist bus (~Rp170,000, 1.5 hours), or using a local taxi/Grab (~Rp350,000–550,000, 50–60 minutes).

2. Facilities:

Available parking, clean toilets, local food stalls, and souvenir and Balinese clothing kiosks.

3. Instagrammable Spots:

This location is highly photogenic, especially the meru (multi-tiered shrine) reflection on Lake Beratan at sunrise. Traditional costume rentals are available for photos with the stunning background of the gebogan and temple.

Etiquette for Watching Balinese Gebogan

As part of a religious and cultural event, there are a few important things to note when watching gebogan in Bali. Here is a guide to proper etiquette and behavior to follow:

1. Pay attention to the time and location
2. Observe the shape and arrangement of the gebogan
3. Watch the traditional procession
4. Respect the traditions and values
5. Learn the meaning of gebogan
6. Take photos (with permission)
7. Enjoy the experience

Extra Tips:

For comfort and a more memorable experience, stay at Dijiwa Sanctuaries—a warm, locally inspired accommodation close to Bali's nature and culture.

Conclusion - Gebogan Festival 2025

The Gebogan Festival is a unique cultural celebration showcasing the beauty of Balinese tradition every day throughout July at Ulun Danu Beratan. Witness the grandeur of the gebogan, music, and traditional processions in a magical mountain atmosphere.

Complete your cultural experience with a comfortable stay at Dijiwa Sanctuaries, a restful place that embraces the warmth of Bali.

Note: The images in this article are sourced from Detik.com.