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Balinese harmony package
The Balinese believe that a balanced body and spirit is the essence to overall wellbeing, so to share this unique concept the gangsa has created an exclusive 4-night package priced at USD 1,555 net that explores the simple pleasure of taking time out to relax and achieve this equilibrium.

The Balinese harmony package offers couples and family the opportunity to spend quality time together in a stylish thatched roof one-bedroom villa with private pool and discover the undemanding pace of life in the tropics. this package entitles guests to a number of special privileges that will enrich their overall stay including priority customs clearance upon arrival in Bali, complimentary airport transfers, welcome drink and cold towel upon arrival, daily tropical fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon tea served daily, complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar re-stocked daily, a daily laundry service of up to 6 pieces of clothing, complimentary shuttle service within Sanur area and access to the premier airport lounge facility upon departure.

There are several unique highlights of the Balinese harmony package where guests can enjoy personalized services such as a half-day charter for shopping or sightseeing expeditions, picnic luncheon at the gangsa beach club, as well as delectable mixed BBQ dinner served for in-villa intimacy under the stars, a revitalizing 2-hour healing or beauty treatment will be taken at rebab spa and finally as a token momento of this charming island retreat, the gangsa will arrange for the couple to be professionally  dressed in traditional Balinese  costumes for a precious photo opportunity.

Please note that the rate is valid until 31 march 2007 and inclusive of 21% tax and service charge. extension nights will be at USD 300 net/villa/night. special inclusions are not redeemable for cash.

Galungan festivities

The ancient Balinese calendar is a complex cycle where many days have specific holy significances. the Balinese community will celebrate Galungan on Wednesday 29th November 2006, which in western terms can be likened to Christmas in the fact that family members gather to pray, eat and socialize together.

Galungan is perhaps the most important Balinese religious holidays for followers of the Hindu faith. the celebrations for Galungan are basically spread across a three-day period where a series of symbolic ceremonies are carried out all over the island. as this is an extraordinarily long public holiday, most Balinese return home to their ancestral villages to prepare for the festivities. despite the intense workload, the mood is invariably jovial. 

The Balinese believe that during Galungan the Gods and deified ancestors descend upon earth for a period of 10 days. during this time numerous ceremonies take place, offerings are made, prayers expressed and traditional food cooked. certain offerings are also presented to the spirits of the underworld in an effort to maintain a harmonious balance between all forces of the physical world.

The day following Galungan is an opportunity to visit relatives and seek forgiveness for any previous wrongdoings by praying communally for blessing by God Almighty. according to Hindu belief, man faces a continuous battle between the positive and negative elements of life. Hinduism teaches how to resist what is evil and make a concentrated effort to utilize the positive energy from within.

Kuningan day falls exactly 10 days after Galungan and is the final reminder of moral responsibility and the victory of good over evil. religious ceremonies with offerings take place before midday where Hindu followers to pray for inner tranquility and protection as well as expressing thanks for God's blessing. Kuningan actually marks the end of a series of festive rituals where all the spirits and deified ancestors return to the heavens above.

Celebrating Galungan

All in-house guests are encouraged to join us to celebrate Galungan day on Wednesday, 29th November 2006 in the Hindu temple compound at the gangsa. the ceremony will start at 10.00 am with elaborate offerings of fruit and flowers placed in the temple to appease the Gods. staff members will dress in their traditional finery to pray together for peace and prosperity. this ritual is an ancient heritage that takes place every seven calendar months. it is just one of the cultural attributes that makes the island of Bali such a unique destination.

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