Bali, Indonesia — July 2026 — White Rock Beach Club, one of Bali’s largest beachfront lifestyle destinations located on Melasti Beach, has been officially selected as the main venue for Coinfest Asia 2026, the world’s largest crypto festival, taking place on August 20–21, 2026. White Rock Beach Club will be fully bought out for two consecutive days, with the entirety of Melasti Beach also activated as part of the event’s overall footprint.

For two consecutive days, White Rock Beach Club will undergo a complete venue buyout, with portions of Melasti Beach also integrated into the festival experience. Organized by Coinvestasi, a subsidiary of the Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN), Coinfest Asia 2026 is expected to welcome approximately 5,000 attendees per day, bringing together global leaders in Web3, blockchain, institutions, builders, traders, founders, investors, and developers in Bali for two high-impact days of conferences, exhibitions, strategic networking, and premium entertainment.

The festival will feature two days of keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, networking experiences, startup showcases, and live entertainment, positioning Bali as one of Asia’s leading destinations for Web3 innovation.

Bali, Indonesia, July 2026 – Blue Karma Secrets unveils a new series of wellness experiences this July, designed for travelers and Bali residents seeking a deeper sense of renewal, emotional balance, and mindful connection.

Held across Blue Karma Ubud and Blue Karma Village, the July wellness calendar brings together sound, ritual, energy healing, cacao, meditation, and shamanic traditions. Each experience has been thoughtfully created to offer a softer way back to the self, whether through the stillness of a Sunday sound journey, the emotional clarity of a New Moon Ceremony, or a private healing session with Lamia, our visiting shamanic healer.

Sunday Sound Healing At Botanist

This July, Blue Karma Wellness presents a gentle Sunday wellness rhythm through a series of sound healing sessions, paired with the serene setting of Botanist.

The Sunday Sound Healing program begins on 5 July with a Floating Sound Healing session led by Lamia, followed by Sound Bath with Dian on 12 July, and another Floating Sound Healing session with Lamia on 19 July. The sessions are currently listed at IDR 500,000 per person, before 21% tax and service charge, with the same rate applied across all three Sundays. Final tax treatment to be confirmed before publication.

The Floating Sound Healing sessions on 5 and 19 July are limited to 8 spots, creating an intimate experience where guests are invited to surrender into sound, water, and stillness. These floating sessions are subject to weather conditions. The Sound Bath with Dian on 12 July welcomes up to 15 participants, offering a grounding journey through vibration and deep relaxation.

On 26 July, there will be no sound healing session. Guests may still enjoy the Vegetarian Brunch at Botanist as a standalone experience.

Advanced booking is required for all Sunday Sound Healing sessions.

New Moon Ceremony Under The Energy Of Cancer

As the New Moon rises in Cancer, Blue Karma Secrets invites guests into a nurturing 90-minute New Moon Ceremony inspired by the soft, intuitive energy of this lunar moment.

Created as a sacred space for emotional healing, heart opening, inner connection, and intention setting, the ceremony brings together meditation, cacao, sound, vibration, and gentle presence.

This immersive ceremonial journey includes an intention setting ritual, heart-opening cacao ceremony, guided New Moon meditation, crystal sound healing journey, and gentle integration with grounding.

Through this experience, guests are invited to slow down, reconnect with their inner world, and create space for clarity, renewal, and emotional alignment. It is a moment to soften, receive, and welcome the energy of a new beginning under the New Moon.

The New Moon Ceremony will take place at Blue Karma Ubud. Advanced booking is required.

Acupuncture And Acupressure For Immune System Workshop With Anto

On 4 and 18 July, Blue Karma Wellness invites guests to join the Acupuncture and Acupressure for Immune System Workshop with Anto, a one-hour session inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Blue Karma Village, Umalas.

Created for those seeking simple, practical ways to support the body’s natural defense system, the workshop introduces how acupuncture and acupressure may help restore balance, support well-being, and encourage a deeper connection with the body.

During the session, guests will be guided through accessible acupressure points that can be used as part of daily self-care. Through gentle learning and mindful practice, the experience offers an approachable introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine as a supportive ritual for everyday wellness.

The workshop will take place on 4 and 18 July at 11 AM. The session is priced at IDR 350,000++ per person and runs for one hour.

Advanced booking is required. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Shamanic Healing With Lamia At Blue Karma Ubud

For two days only, Blue Karma Ubud welcomes Lamia, a shamanic healer trained between Paris and Bali, for an intimate wellness experience rooted in energy, ritual, and deep inner alignment.

Taking place on 17 and 18 July at Blue Karma Ubud, the program includes an Open Sound Healing and Biomagnetism session, currently listed at IDR 350,000++ per person. Limited availability applies and advanced booking is required. Final capacity and tax treatment to be confirmed before publication.

Rooted in a Moroccan shamanic lineage, Lamia’s work invites guests to explore healing through sound, energetic balance, nervous system release, and intuitive ritual.

Guests may also reserve individual sessions with Lamia, available exclusively during her two-day residency. Each private experience is designed to support energetic balance, nervous system harmony, facial and body release, and deeper personal restoration.

Individual sessions include:

• Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing, IDR 1,800,000++ per person, 60 minutes
• Crystal Bowls & Crystals, IDR 1,800,000++ per person, 60 minutes
• Chi Nei Tsang, IDR 2,200,000++ per person, 75 minutes
• Holistic Facial Lifting, IDR 2,200,000++ per person, 75 minutes
• Nervous System Reset, IDR 2,200,000++ per person, 75 minutes
• Therapeutic Tuning Forks, IDR 2,200,000++ per person, 75 minutes
• Holistic Alchemy Ritual, IDR 2,500,000++ per person, 90 minutes

All individual sessions must be booked in advance and are available only on 17 and 18 July. Availability is limited.

A Month Of Ritual, Sound, And Inner Renewal

Across its July wellness calendar, Blue Karma Secrets continues to shape meaningful experiences for those who seek more than a stay in Bali. Each program reflects the brand’s approach to conscious hospitality, where healing is held gently, rituals are offered with intention, and every guest is invited to reconnect at their own pace.

From the quiet resonance after a sound bath to the grounding warmth of cacao, from the stillness of water to the personal depth of one-on-one energy work, July at Blue Karma Secrets becomes an invitation to listen inward.

Guests are invited to explore the July wellness experiences at Blue Karma Ubud and Blue Karma Village, and discover a sanctuary for body, mind, and soul.

Advance reservation is required for all wellness programs. Please contact our reservation team on WhatsApp at +62 819-9007-1888 or by email at reservation@bluekarmasecrets.com.

Ubud, Bali — Tucked beside the sacred lotus pond of Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, The Café Lotus has quietly grown from a modest local eatery into one of Ubud’s most enduring cultural dining destinations. More than four decades in, it remains a place where Balinese cuisine, traditional performance, and the unhurried spirit of old Ubud still feel genuinely at home.

The story begins in 1983, when Anak Agung Arimas, founder of The Café Lotus and wife of the King of Ubud, Tjokorda Gde Agung Suyasa, opened Warung Teratai, a small traditional restaurant and souvenir shop for travelers making their way through central Ubud. The village at that time was still largely untouched by tourism, shaped more by temple ceremonies, rice harvests, and the daily rhythm of Balinese life.

What made Warung Teratai memorable from the start was its sense of place. Sitting within the same cultural landscape as lotus ponds, carved stone gateways, and the gentle sounds of gamelan drifting through the streets, The Café Lotus was never just about the food. Guests arrived for a meal and stayed for the atmosphere, one that felt rooted in something real.

Balinese cuisine became the soul of the restaurant early on. Traditional recipes passed down through generations, local ingredients, and warm family hospitality gave it a distinct identity, while the view across the pond toward Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati turned every meal into something a little more memorable.

By the 1990s, inspired by the lotus pond that had come to define its character, Warung Teratai had grown into The Café Lotus. The new name was less a rebranding than an acknowledgment of what the place had already become, a restaurant shaped by the beauty of its surroundings and the cultural life of the neighbourhood.

In 2005, The Café Lotus took things a step further by weaving live performance into the dining experience. With the restaurant’s stage facing the illuminated temple and lotus pond, guests could enjoy authentic Balinese cuisine while traditional dance and gamelan unfolded before them. It was an evening that did not feel staged. Food, heritage, and performance simply belonged together in that setting.

As Ubud’s profile grew on the world stage, The Café Lotus continued to evolve while holding onto what made it worth visiting in the first place. A full revitalization in 2025 brought renewed energy to the space, carefully done, with no compromise to the atmosphere, architecture, or cultural character that guests have known for decades.

“The Café Lotus has always been more than a restaurant. It carries the memory of this place, the pond, the temple, the people who have gathered here for over forty years. Our revitalization in 2025 was not about starting over. It was about making sure the next forty years feel just as true to Ubud as the first,” said I Wayan Sudiarta, the Resort Manager of Puri Saraswati Dijiwa Ubud and The Café Lotus Ubud.

Sanur, Bali — 30 April 2026 — Ahead of the 19th edition of Balinale – Bali International Film Festival, Sanur will welcome a special prelude event, Road to Balinale 2026, on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at Bali Beach Garden Terrace, The Meru Sanur.

Balinale 2026 is scheduled to take place from 1–7 June 2026, with Icon Bali Mall as the main hub, screenings at Cinema XXI, and selected venues across Sanur.

Road to Balinale 2026 is an evening of stories, cinema, and community by the sea, inviting Sanur into the festival journey before Balinale officially begins in June. More than a prelude, it reflects Sanur’s growing place as a cultural host where international cinema, local community, and creative exchange come together in a setting deeply rooted in Bali. Bringing together the Sanur community and invited guests from hospitality, media, arts, business, and cultural circles, the evening is intended to capture Balinale’s wider spirit of cultural connection and engagement through the world of film — where stories allow us to see life through different lenses, expand our understanding, and draw people closer across places, backgrounds, and experiences.

As Indonesia’s first and only Academy Award® Qualifying Festival, Balinale has strengthened its position as one of the country’s most important international cultural platforms. In 2024, the festival was officially approved as an Oscar® Qualifying Festival, creating a stronger pathway for filmmakers to gain international recognition through its short film competition.

That momentum has continued to grow. Balinale’s official materials state that the 2024 edition showcased 60 films from 25 countries, with 41 premieres. In 2025, the festival expanded further, presenting over 70 films from 32 countries, including 8 world premieres, 25 Asian premieres, and 16 international premieres, alongside 23 Indonesian films. Balinale also notes that the 2025 edition established itself in Sanur, screened the first-ever IMAX 3D in Bali, and hosted 50+ filmmakers from 10+ countries.

Balinale 2026 has built on this momentum with a record number of over 1,300 submissions from around the world, including Indonesia, reflecting the festival’s expanding international reach. Through its official categories, Short Narrative, Narrative Feature, Short Documentary, Documentary Feature, and Short Animation, the festival will present 100 films from 35 countries with 20 World, 10 International, and 26 Asian premieres, welcoming a rich range of stories and cinematic voices.

At the same time, Balinale continues to celebrate the growth of Indonesian cinema, including the emergence of promising young directors, the strength of new voices in fiction and documentary, and the advancing creativity and technology shaping animation and contemporary screen storytelling. More than a showcase, the festival reflects a broader movement in which Indonesian film is gaining confidence, sophistication, and wider international attention.

Beyond screenings, Balinale also continues to contribute to talent development and international creative collaboration. Its official programs include initiatives such as Art of the Score by The Juilliard School, developed in 2021 by Dr. Edward Bilous, Director of the Juilliard Center for Innovation in the Arts, which connects students creating original music for visual media with filmmakers from around the world.

Deborah Gabinetti, Founder and Festival Director of Balinale, said, “Balinale has always been about more than screening films. It is about creating connections, between cultures, between communities, and between people and stories that matter. With Road to Balinale 2026, we are pleased to begin that journey in Sanur, a place with warmth, character, and a strong sense of community. As we look ahead to the 19th edition of Balinale this June, we hope this evening offers a meaningful glimpse of the spirit of the festival and invites Sanur to feel part of what is to come.” Deborah Gabinetti as Founder and Festival Director.

Road to Balinale 2026 also reflects the spirit of partnership behind the festival’s continued growth. In Balinale’s official public announcements, Icon Bali Mall is named as venue partner, Cinema XXI as official cinema partner, and The Meru Sanur as official hotel and venue partner. Balinale’s official communications have also referenced support from the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Creative Economy, the Bali Governor’s Office, and the Denpasar Mayor’s Office, alongside broader endorsement by national and provincial governments.

The 2026 festival schedule already points to another vibrant edition, including Opening Day on 1 June, the Bali Film Forum at The Meru Sanur, an OceanX screening hosted by Bali Ocean Days, Awards Night Celebrations, and an Open Air Closing Event. Together, these moments reinforce Balinale’s character as a festival that combines cinema, conversation, international exchange, and shared public experience.

In this context, Road to Balinale 2026 at the Bali Beach Garden Terrace, The Meru Sanur serves as an early invitation to gather, build anticipation, and place Sanur at the center of a wider cinematic conversation before the festival opens in June. With the ocean nearby and the evening sky above, the event is intended to offer a warm and memorable beginning to the festival season ahead.

Ubud, Bali — Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomic has returned from the international stage following its participation in Momentum, a global culinary gathering by Les Grandes Tables du Monde, held in France on April 13, 2026.

As the only Indonesian restaurant invited to take part, Mozaic represented the country’s culinary identity through a contemporary lens, joining a lineup of some of the world’s most respected chefs and restaurants.

For the event, Mozaic’s Head Chef, Blake Thornley, collaborated with Flocons de Sel, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant led by Emmanuel Renaut. The collaboration took place in the heart of the French Alps, bringing together distinct culinary perspectives in a shared kitchen.

Chef Blake presented a menu rooted in Indonesian ingredients, which he personally brought to France for the occasion. These included base gede, kaffir lime, bumbu rendang, ginger flower, and kluwek nut — elements that carry depth, complexity, and cultural significance. Through precise technique and modern interpretation, these ingredients were introduced to an international audience in a refined and unexpected way.

The response to the event was immediate, with the experience fully booked within three days of release. The level of enthusiasm exceeded expectations, highlighting a strong global interest in Indonesian flavours and Mozaic’s evolving culinary narrative.

“Being able to cook with Indonesian ingredients on a stage like this is something special,” said Chef Blake Thornley. “It’s about sharing where we come from, while pushing it forward.”

Ubud, Bali – Spice by Blake presents a one-night-only collaboration event with Nasi Babi Payangan at Maukar Wooden House, bringing bold, spicy and deeply flavourful Indonesian dishes to the heart of Ubud.

Taking place on 25 April 2026, the event introduces guests to the vibrant cuisine of North Sulawesi — known for its punchy heat, aromatic spices, and rich, layered flavours. Expect dishes that are fiery, savoury, slightly smoky, and intensely satisfying.

“This collaboration is about bold flavour and energy,” says Chef Blake Thornley. “The cuisine we’re showcasing is vibrant, spicy, and full of character — it’s the kind of food that immediately wakes up your palate.”

A Celebration of Bold Indonesian Flavours

In collaboration with Nasi Babi Payangan, the menu brings forward dishes inspired by Manado cuisine, reinterpreted in a way that remains true to its roots while making it accessible and exciting for a wider audience.

Guests can expect:

● Spicy, aromatic dishes with deep umami flavours

● Generous use of herbs, chili and spices

● Rich, comforting textures balanced with fresh elements

The experience is designed to be lively, flavour-forward, and easy to enjoy — staying true to the spirit of Spice by Blake.

Event Details

Event:
Spice by Blake x Nasi Babi Payangan

Date:
25 April 2026

Time:
6 PM

Location:
Spice by Blake, Ubud Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud

A One-Night-Only Experience

This collaboration offers a rare opportunity to experience bold Indonesian flavours in a fun and contemporary setting.

Available for one night only.
Reservations are recommended.

www.spicebali.com