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Cultural festivals launch in Lampung and Bali
Several major cultural festivals are currently underway across Indonesia. In Lampung, the XXXV Festival Krakatau reached its peak in late August 2026. The event, which uses Mount Krakatau as a central icon, includes an opening ceremony at Lapangan Saburai featuring various musical and dance performances.
A major highlight of the Lampung festivities is the Lampung Tapis Carnaval held on August 30, 2026. The parade involved approximately 6,000 participants from 127 teams, including students from high schools and vocational schools, marching bands, and various community organizations, parading through Bandar Lampung.
Simultaneously, in Bali, the Tanah Lot Festival 2026 officially commenced on August 28, 2026, in the Tabanan Regency. The festival aims to showcase the region's arts, traditions, and culinary heritage. The opening ceremony featured the Jayaning Singasana Aum dance, a traditional dance of Tabanan, and highlighted local culinary offerings to promote the area as a premier tourism destination.
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Lampung Provincial Government · Mount Krakatau · Tabanan Regency · Tanah Lot · Tony Ferdinansyah
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tanah Lot Festival 2026 officially opened on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Tabanan, Bali. disparda.baliprov.go.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The opening ceremony of the XXXV Festival Krakatau 2026 features various cultural art attractions. www.inilampung.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Festival Krakatau aims to promote Lampung's tourism and culture using Mount Krakatau as a primary icon. www.inilampung.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lampung Tapis Carnaval is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, starting at 09:00 WIB. www.inilampung.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 6,000 participants from 127 teams participated in the Lampung Tapis Carnaval. www.suaralampung.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tanah Lot Festival opening featured the Jayaning Singasana Aum dance. disparda.baliprov.go.id