POINCIANA Activities & Experiences

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Canang Sari Making Workshop

Learn the art of creating traditional Balinese offerings

Canang Sari are the beautiful small offerings you see placed all around Bali every day. In this hands-on workshop, your participants learn to craft these delicate creations from palm leaves, flowers and incense, guided by our Poinciana team who share the meaning behind each element. Afterwards, participants can place their handmade offering at one of Poinciana's temples or at the large Buddha statue, accompanied by a blessing - a meditative, joyful experience that connects your group to one of Bali's most beloved daily traditions.

Duration:

1 hour

Best time:

Anytime

Includes:

All materials, expert guidance, cultural introduction

Cooking Demo & Fruit Tasting

Explore the flavors and ingredients of Balinese cooking

Our Poinciana cooks will guide your group through the basics of Balinese cuisine - introducing local ingredients, demonstrating specific traditional recipes, and inviting participants to get hands-on along the way. The best part? Plenty of tasting! The experience also includes an introduction to Bali's incredible seasonal tropical fruits - snake fruit, mangosteen, rambutan and more - always a wonderful icebreaker for any group.

Duration:

2 hours

Best time:

Any time of day

Includes:

All ingredients, seasonal fruit tasting, recipe PDF to take home

POINCIANA Seaside Resort & Retreat Centre

Balinese Dance & Gamelan Performance

Sacred storytelling through movement and music

During this captivating hour-long performance, your group will experience four traditional Balinese sacred ceremonial dances accompanied by a full gamelan orchestra of approximately 20 musicians. These performances aren't merely entertainment - they're sacred storytelling deeply connected to Balinese Hindu spiritual traditions. 

Duration:

1-1.5 hours

Best time:

Evening

Includes:

Four balinese dances, live gamelan orchestra, traditional costumes, special seating & decoration arrangement

POINCIANA Seaside Resort & Retreat Centre

Balinese Dance Performance

A taste of Bali's sacred dance tradition

A shorter version of the traditional Balinese dance performance — perfect for adding a cultural moment to a welcome dinner, evening gathering, or special celebration. The beauty, grace and spiritual depth of the dance are just as captivating in this condensed format.

Duration:

20 minutes

Best time:

Evening

Includes:

Dance performers, traditional costumes, recorded gamelan music, special decoration arrangement

POINCIANA Seaside Resort & Retreat Centre

Balinese Dance Lesson

Move to the rhythm of ancient tradition

Invite your group to learn the graceful movements of Balinese dance from a local dance teacher. With precise hand gestures, expressive eye movements and flowing positions, Balinese dance is a unique and joyful way to experience this ancient art form. No experience needed - expect laughter, focus, and a newfound appreciation for this ancient art form.

Duration:

1 hour

Best time:

Any time of day

Includes:

Dance teacher

Professional Photo Session

Capture the magic of your retreat

Capture your retreat memories with a professional photo session in Poinciana's beautiful gardens, by the pools, and on the beach. Balinese gentle and supportive photographer creates a relaxed atmosphere for both group and individual portraits. The photos become a treasured keepsake for all participants and valuable authentic content for your future retreat marketing.

Duration:

3 hours

Best time:

Any time of day

Includes:

Group photos, individual portraits