The island’s governor, Made Mangku Pastika, said that a level four emergency status only applies to the eight-kilometre radius of Mount Agung’s crater, with operations having resumed at Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Despite the volcanic activity at Mount Agung since September, Indonesian authorities have emphasised that Bali remains safe for tourists.
The island’s governor, Made Mangku Pastika, said that a level four emergency status only applies to the eight-kilometre radius of Mount Agung’s crater, with operations having resumed at Ngurah Rai International Airport.
This has not dampened Bali’s party mood as it looks ahead to the year end with a host of scheduled celebrations.
Held from December 28 to 29, the first instalment of SAGA Music Festival will get party-goers in the festive mood with headlining acts by Swedish duo Axwell Λ Ingrosso, French DJ Snake and American DJ/producer KSHMR. Dutch DJ MaRLo will be the event’s special guest and French multi-instrumentalist French Kiwi Juice (FKJ) will perform during the Sunset Session.
New year revellers can countdown to 2018 with pop sensation Charli XCX, who will be performing on December 31 at the grand ballroom of Mulia Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali during the resort’s countdown event.
Finns Beach Club, Badung regency, Bali will also be hosting a countdown party on December 31, with performances by Australian duo Flight Facilities, German award-winning DJ Claptone and Australian singer-songwriter Hayden James.
Also in Badung regency, Bali, Potato Head Beach Club will also be hosting a New Year’s Eve party on December 31. UK-based funk four-piece The Cuban Bothers, British DJ/producer Pete Herbert and the venue’s residences Paul T, Dean Dixon as well as Stuart Mclellan are among the acts featured. A secret guest is also set to attend the party.