Surya Metu Festival Vol. III Opens in Nusa Penida, Promoting Marine Conservation and Local Culture
The third edition of the Surya Metu Festival opened at Tanjung Kerambitan Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, running for four days under the theme of marine conservation and cultural preservation. The event includes coral planting, sea turtle hatchling releases, traditional art competitions, and support for local small businesses.
Klungkung Regent I Made Satria officially opened the third edition of the Surya Metu Festival on August 5, 2026, at Tanjung Kerambitan Beach in Dalem Setra Batununggul Village, Nusa Penida District. The four-day festival, running from August 6 to 9, is themed "Sagara Raksha: Marine Protection for Sanctity."
In his remarks, the Regent described Nusa Penida not merely as a tourist destination but as a living space uniting natural beauty, cultural richness, spirituality, and community creativity. He emphasized that the festival serves as a platform to preserve and develop local wisdom, arts, and culture, aligning with the Bali Provincial Government's vision "Nangun Sad Kerthi Loka Bali" and Klungkung's goal of making Nusa Penida a "Green Island."
According to traditional village leader I Dewa Ketut Anom Astika, the festival was designed as a collaborative space bringing together traditional communities, artists, environmental groups, government officials, academics, and tourism operators. Activities include coral reef planting and sea turtle hatchling releases led personally by the Regent, along with competitions in Baleganjur (traditional percussion), Gebogan (offering arrangements), and Tapel Ogoh-Ogoh (mask making), as well as support programs for local small and medium enterprises.
Things to Consider
If planning to visit Nusa Penida between August 6-9, expect increased traffic and crowds around Tanjung Kerambitan Beach, so allow extra time for ferry crossings and local transport. Coral planting and turtle release activities may be open to visitors, so check with the local traditional village office or tourism information center in advance if you'd like to participate.
Source: Balipuspanews.com