Sanur Village Festival 2024
Press conference of Sanur Village Festival 2024 at Sudamala Resort Sanur on Monday (October 14, 2024).

SANUR, Bali (BPN) – The Sanur Village Festival (SVF) returns this year from October 16 to 20 at Mertasari Beach, Sanur, with the theme “Asta Brateswarya.”

Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra, the SVF 2024 Chair of Committee, stated that the Sanur Village Festival is an annual event promoting tourism in Sanur specifically and Denpasar, Bali.

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“Sanur is the forerunner of tourism in Denpasar. After facing difficult times, especially following the Bali bombing in 2002, Sanur has risen again. Thus, we chose the Sanur Village Festival as a platform for promoting tourism,” Gus De said at a press conference held at Sudamala Resort Sanur on Monday (October 14, 2024).

The 17th edition of SVF will provide more opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), creative economy players, artists, communities, and others.

The annual event is expected to foster innovation and creativity among MSMEs, as the tourism sector is also supported by these businesses.

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“We understand that to be a long-awaited event by the community and international tourists, we need creativity and innovation that continuously evolve,” he added.

The festival’s organizing committee from the Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur (YPS) has prepared SVF 2024 with the theme Asta Brateswarya.

This philosophy encompasses eight (asta) leadership qualities that coincidentally align with Sanur’s values. The eight leadership qualities include Dama (self-control), Arjava (humble), Daya (compassion), Ahimsa (non-violence), Dana (generosity), Santosa (contentment), Satya (honesty), and Astikya (faith).

Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra explained this year’s theme reflects the current national situation, with simultaneous regional elections across Indonesia.

“The theme is always aligned with current events. This is a political year, marking a transition in leadership across all levels—President, House of Representatives, Governors, Regents, and Mayors. The spirit is to see how these eight qualities can serve as a philosophy for our future leaders,” he explained.

He mentioned that this festival will have special features due to improved curation. The execution of SVF needs to improve each year, aiming for a better, cleaner, more vibrant, and engaging event that resonates with contemporary tastes.

Gus De also explained that visitors are invited to enjoy a variety of culinary at the festival. At every festival, culinary experiences play a central role, from traditional snacks to dishes from five-star restaurants.

Unlike typical festivals, the Sanur Village Festival 2024 to display unique and unconventional culinary delights. This unforgettable culinary experience highlights the rich cuisine from local restaurants and SMEs in Sanur.

For five full days, visitors can enjoy a different culinary experience. Additionally, visitors won’t need to roam around Sanur to taste the local offerings; they can simply come to the festival to enjoy a variety of Sanur’s culinary delights in one venue.

The activities for SFV 2024 will include a Beach Clean Up, Turtle Release, Kite Exhibition, Food Festival, Green Booth, Sanur Bazaar, Body Painting, On-the-Spot Painting, Music, and Culture Show, among others.

The lineup of musicians, both local and national, is expected to attract public interest and enliven the SVF 2024.

To alleviate visitor discomfort related to traffic congestion, the organizing committee will implement several measures.

Visitors entering the SVF 2024 area will do so via Mertasari and exit through Bay Pass. The committee is also collaborating with online transportation services to facilitate access for attendees.

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