News Summary:
- The Bantul Tourism Office, Yogyakarta, is preparing 15 events for the Christmas and New Year 2025/2026 holidays. Ranging from cultural parades, shadow puppet shows, light festivals, to a barbecue party in Mangunan, everything is ready to welcome tourists.
, BANTUL –The Bantul Regency Tourism Office, Special Region of Yogyakarta, recorded 15 events that will color the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) 2025/2026 holiday celebrations.
This agenda runs from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, and is spread across various tourist destinations in Bantul.
Head of the Bantul Tourism Office, Saryadi, explained that the first agenda began at Kids Fun Yogyakarta.
During the period of December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, visitors can enjoy 27 rides with a prize wheel promotion for those who spend a minimum of Rp350,000.
On Saturday (12/20/2025), the public can also witness the Merti Dusun Mantup Banguntapan at Sampangan, Mantup, Baturetno Village, Banguntapan Sub-district.
This event features a cultural parade, a communal feast, and a shadow puppet performance by Ki Gading.
Entering Christmas Day, Thursday (12/25/2025), Music Charity For Sumatera will be held at Goa Cemara Beach starting at 10:00 AM Western Indonesian Time.
This agenda combines musical entertainment with social action.
Next, on Saturday (12/27/2025), the public can enjoy the Shadow Puppet Performance of Begawan Sabdowolo at Graha Budaya Mangiran, Trimurti Village, Srandakan District, starting at 8:00 PM Western Indonesian Time.
New Year Celebration Peak
As the year-end approaches on Wednesday (12/31/2025), there are 11 events spread across various areas of Bantul.
Some of them:
- Wonderland at Candi Tirto Raharjo, Kasongan, Bangunjiwo Sub-district.
- Ros in Jungle Party at Hotel Ros In South Ring Road.
- Sunset Story at Goa Cemara Sanden Beach.
- Festival Malam Penuh Cahaya and New Year 2026 is Coming at Little Tokyo Munthuk, Dlingo District.
- New Year’s Eve celebrations at Puncak Sosok Bawuran (Pleret), Bukit Pangol Rayya Srimulyo (Piyungan), Gunung Wangi Srimulyo (Piyungan), Waktu Goyang Mangunan (Piyungan), and Bukit Watu Gagak Wukirsari (Imogiri).
- Barbeque Party at Kopi Natadamar Mangunan, Dlingo Sub-district, starting at 7:00 PM WIB without an entrance fee, but with a reservation system.
Bantul Tourism Office Appeal
To ensure the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Bantul, Yogyakarta run smoothly, safely, and comfortably, the Tourism Office urges the public to maintain the cleanliness of destinations by not littering.
Visitors are also asked:
- Request proof of payment for the retribution according to the amount paid.
- Using digital/cashless payment through the Beti Sakebon application.
- Following the officer’s directions and the instructions posted at the location.
- Coordinate with officers if assistance is needed.
In addition, the public is reminded to use safe and official public transportation, as well as to choose licensed travel agencies or tour guides who are members of official associations.
The Bantul Tourism Office also reminds the public to pay attention to weather conditions and early warnings from BMKG.
This is important considering that most of the agenda will take place in open spaces, such as beaches, hills, and natural tourist areas in Bantul, Yogyakarta. (nei)
