Dec 2025 -  Every year, we like to bring a little festive spirit into the park — always with intention. This year, that meant supporting local craftsmanship, staying connected to our roots, and creating something sustainable that can return gently to the earth afterwards.

At the front of the park you will see our beautiful Balinese-inspired Christmas Tree, handcrafted using natural materials and traditional techniques. The tree is made from klangsah, woven from coconut leaves. In Balinese culture, klangsah holds deep cultural significance. The craft of braiding it isn’t taught in classrooms; it’s passed down through generations. Children learn by watching their elders, absorbing the patience and precision needed to shape each braid into something meaningful.

To honour this living tradition, we teamed up with a local artisan group in Gianyar to design and build our festive tree. The design draws inspiration from traditional lamak patterns used in Balinese Hindu ceremonies, symbolising the nobility of nature, and reflecting a deep respect for balance, craft, and the natural world.

Staying true to our sustainability principles, all materials used are natural and fully compostable. Once the festive season comes to a close, the tree will be returned to our onsite organic waste and compost area, allowing it to return naturally to the earth and leaving no waste behind.

A quiet nod to our ties to Balinese culture, local artistry, and our connection to nature.

From the whole Waterbom Bali crew, we wish our friends who celebrate a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.

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