Taman Ayun Barong Festival Regeneration and Superstar 2025 Officially Concludes with Cultural Grandeur

Badung, September 28, 2025 – The Taman Ayun Barong Festival Regeneration and Superstar 2025, a grand celebration of Balinese art and culture that has captured public attention, officially came to a close on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The closing ceremony was highlighted by the announcement of winners and attended by the noble figure of Puri Ageng Mengwi, Ida Cokorda Mengwi XIII, as well as the Head of the Badung Regency Tourism Office.

This annual festival, aimed at preserving and regenerating the Barong tradition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, successfully delivered two days of intense competition and captivating cultural performances.

The closing night featured special performances from renowned Barong artists, bringing the cultural festivity to a dazzling conclusion. The success of the Taman Ayun Barong Festival 2025 reaffirms Badung Regency’s position as one of the most vital centers for the preservation of Balinese cultural heritage.

By presenting authentic and world-class Barong art competitions, the festival is expected to significantly boost both domestic and international tourist visits, further establishing Pura Taman Ayun—one of Badung Regency’s premier attractions—as a vibrant cultural hub that continues to draw global interest.