BALINEWS.ID – Alila Seminyak ushers in the Lunar New Year with a vibrant celebration inspired by the rare and powerful Year of the Fire Horse, offering guests a thoughtfully curated program of festive cuisine, cultural performances, and rejuvenating wellness experiences by the shores of Seminyak Beach.
Falling only once every 60 years, the Year of the Fire Horse is associated with strength, passion, and bold new beginnings. Embracing this spirited zodiac cycle, Alila Seminyak presents a series of immersive experiences designed to foster togetherness, renewal, and meaningful celebration, set against the rhythmic waves of Bali’s iconic west coast.
The Lunar New Year festivities peak on 16 February 2026, when guests are invited to gather with family and friends for an evening that blends tropical elegance with the lively traditions of the season. Adding to the appeal, guests staying at Alila Seminyak throughout the year can enjoy specially curated offers, including Stay Longer Save More and the Alila Inclusive Offer, providing enhanced value for a memorable island escape.
Festive Lunar Dining at Seasalt Seminyak
At the heart of the celebration is Seasalt Seminyak, where culinary traditions of the Lunar New Year are reimagined through a coastal Balinese lens. On 16 February 2026, the restaurant presents a Chinese New Year Buffet, priced at IDR 550,000++ per person, featuring an array of live stations and family-style specialties.
Highlights include the Smoked Coconut Charcoal Grill, showcasing prawns, fish, squid, corn-fed duck, free-range chicken, and pork belly. Signature festive dishes such as Chili Crab with golden mantou, Superior Steamed Seabass with ginger and scallion, and slow-roasted Balinese Babi Guling served with lawar and crackling bring together regional flavors and celebratory symbolism.
The dining experience concludes on a sweet note with classic Lunar New Year desserts, including Tang Yuan in ginger broth, Mango Pomelo Sago, egg tarts, and a selection of Indonesian traditional sweets.
As the sun sets on the same evening, guests are treated to a lively Lion Dance performance weaving through the resort’s beachfront area. The performance symbolizes the release of past misfortunes and the welcoming of prosperity, strength, and success for the year ahead. Live music further enhances the festive ambiance, creating an atmosphere that resonates with guests of all ages against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
The celebration continues on 17 February 2026, with Seasalt offering a Lunar New Year Sharing Menu for those seeking a more intimate dining experience. Designed for communal enjoyment, the menu opens with a symbolic Prosperity Yee Sang, followed by favorites such as Steamed Grouper, Gong Bao Chicken, and five-spice Braised Pork Knuckle. The sharing menu is priced at IDR 1,888,000 net for four guests or IDR 999,000 net for two guests.
Restorative Lunar Rituals at Spa Alila
Complementing the festive energy, Spa Alila introduces the Lunar New Year Lucky Angpao, available from 15 to 28 February 2026. This 150-minute wellness journey is designed to restore balance and harmony, beginning with a meditative singing bowl vibration and foot ritual, followed by a flowing body massage, wooden roll foot therapy, and a mini relaxing facial.
Priced at IDR 1,888,888 net per person or IDR 2,888,888 net per couple, the experience concludes with a seasonal touch as guests select a Lucky Angpao, each containing a special gift to carry positive intentions into the new lunar cycle.
From festive feasts and cultural performances to deeply restorative spa rituals, Alila Seminyak invites guests to fully embrace the dynamic spirit of the Year of the Fire Horse, celebrating new beginnings in one of Bali’s most iconic seaside destinations. (*)
