From January 24 to February 5, 2025, it is estimated that 864.000 passengers will pass through I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport during the long-weekend holiday due to Isra Mi’raj and Chinese New Year.
This was conveyed by the General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, who also mentioned that the figure was 9 percent higher than last year, which only reached 789.000 passengers.
On the other hand, the Nusa Dua Bali area also felt the positive impact of this long holiday, with an average occupancy rate of 77.29 percent in the period of January 24-31, 2025. Some hotels even recorded occupancy of more than 80 percent.
Occupancy Rate Increase
I Putu Trisna Wijaya, Group Head of Operation and Service The Nusa Dua, stated that Chinese New Year long holiday did have a positive impact on the occupancy rate in the area.
According to Posbali.net, “This Chinese New Year celebration is decorated with Chinese New Year ornaments and decorations scattered at various strategic points in The Nusa Dua, such as the entrance to the area, the Mandala Monument, Bale Kulkul, to the tenant area,” he said Sunday (27/1).
In addition, various Chinese New Year cultural arts attractions such as Barongsai, Wushu, and Liong Dance are also held at the Bali Collection and The Bay Bali.
The celebration is to attract local and foreign tourists. Some tenants also offer special promos, including discounts of up to 30 percent for Kecak and Barong Dance performances on January 31.
Security officials also continue to maintain the comfort and safety of visitors during this long holiday, as part of efforts to provide a safe and enjoyable vacation experience.
Incense & Lotus Cakes in High Demand
In addition, the demand for incense in Bali has increased significantly. One of them is in Alas Baha Village, Mengwi, Badung, which is an incense production center.
Putu Darta Yasa, an incense entrepreneur, revealed that demand rose by up to 20 percent compared to normal days, with orders coming from all over Bali.
On the other hand, lotus cake production has also experienced a surge in demand. Ni Wayan Raba, the owner of a lotus cake production house in Denpasar, mentioning that since January 25, they have used 40 kg of flour to make hundreds of cake packages.
“We already made almost 40 kg, but we’re still working on it. Yesterday we had the most orders. I’m not sure about today. Since tomorrow it’s already Chinese New Year, we might make some but not too much.” Wayan Raba explained as quoted from Antara Bali.
One dough is able to produce more than 130 pieces of cake or 13 packs if it has been packaged in the form of a lotus.
Usually, Chinese residents in Bali use lotus cakes or shian tou as offerings at the peak of Chinese New Year worship. After that, the cake will be consumed with the family.
Sources: Warta Bali, Pos Bali, Berita Satu, Antara Bali
Image: via Antara Bali/Nyoman Hendra Wibowo
