March 2025 - Nyepi is preceded by a parade of Ogoh-ogoh - intricately crafted creatures designed to drive away negative energy before the island enters a day of silence and reflection. In just 5 weeks, four talented members of our Waterbom team transformed old waterpark materials and other elements into our very own Ogoh-ogoh.

THE INSPIRATION: TIRTA AMERTHA

Our Ogoh-Ogoh creation is inspired by the ancient story of Tirta Amertha, about the sacred water of life, hidden deep beneath the ocean. It features Akupa, the sacred turtle that steadied Mount Mandara while the gods and demons churned the sea to reveal the water, and Dewi Dewantari, the goddess who carried the vessel of Tirta Amertha. Their story symbolizes unity, perseverance, and the life-giving power of water—an element deeply tied to Waterbom.

THE MAKING OF OUR OGOH-OGOH

Following our sustainability vision and inpark programs, our team attempted to use as many upcycled and repurposed materials as possible - to help keep our creation eco-friendly.

Here’s what we used:
- Exterior: Recycled office paper
- Interior structure: Old mats from Twin Racers slide
- Fins: Unused AquaPlay flooring
- Head scales: Coconut husks and shells from our restaurant
- Vessel: Repurposed plywood with retired blue pool towels
- Carvings: Handwoven banana tree sheaths
- Decorations: Damaged or old tubes and lounge chairs
- Ornaments: Plastic spoons collected by Sungai Watch during Bali river and beach cleanups

The team behind our creation are our talented Waterbom team members: I Putu Ekayana (HR Linen), I Wayan Suparta (Landscape Leader), Gusde (Slide Engineer), and Gus Sahrul (Pool Attendant). With heart, patience, and creativity, they items into something with new purpose and story.

Hear more from our team on what this project means to them in our video below