USADA EXPERIENCE

Canang Sari Experience

Step into the spirit of Bali. Make your own beautiful canang sari offering and learn the temple etiquettes passed down through generations. A down to earth exchange, in an intimate setting with your Balinese host.

Step into the spirit of Bali through its most iconic daily ritual.

Join us for an immersive cultural journey designed to deepen your connection to the spiritual heart of Bali and reveal the profound philosophy hidden within its daily rituals. This unique experience blends the hands-on artistry of traditional offering making with the deep-rooted wisdom of Balinese Hinduism, providing a serene and inspiring gateway into the island’s way of life.

Discover how the simplicity of flowers acts as a daily gesture of gratitude and balance. In this intimate workshop, you will explore the “truth of the universe nestled amidst the palm leaves” while learning to engage with nature’s beautiful language through the mindful arrangement of colorful petals and woven coconut leaves. This process is a meditation in motion passed down through generations to maintain harmony between the human and the divine.

Guided by our Balinese hosts, you will be welcomed into a down-to-earth setting that feels like a family exchange. We eager to share the meanings and relevance of our culture throughout temple etiquettes that are often unseen by our guests. You will be introduced to the significance of traditional attire as you learn the way to wear the Kebaya, Kamen, Udeng, Senteng, and Saput. These threads carry centuries of memory and serve to prepare the body for sacred connection.

We invite you to step into the spirit of Usada Bali, where every action is performed with purpose. Whether you are a spiritual seeker or a curious traveler, this experience offers more than just cultural knowledge. It represents a transformative encounter where you create with intention, connect with tradition, and touch upon life’s mysteries through the creation of your own Canang Sari.

What You’ll Experience
  • Hand-Crafting Your Offering: You will not just observe; you will create. Under the guidance of your Balinese host, learn the mindful art of cutting and folding young palm leaves to craft the base. You will select specific colorful petals and elements : marigold, hydrangea, and betel leaf-learning how to arrange them to speak “nature’s beautiful language.”
    The Philosophy of Nature: Discover how the elements of the universe are represented through the colors and directions within your offering. Learn why this routine act is actually a way to touch upon life’s mysteries.

  • Temple Etiquette & Traditional Attire: Proper preparation is as important as the offering itself. We will guide you through the meanings and relevance of traditional Balinese attire. You will learn the proper way to wear the:
    • Kebaya: The intricate blouse.
    • Kamen: The wrapped cloth (sarong).
    • Udeng: The traditional headpiece for men.
    • Senteng & Saput: The sash and outer cloth.

  • Learn how these threads carry centuries of meaning and prepare you for entering sacred spaces.

  • Ritual Offering: The experience concludes by learning the proper etiquette to present your handmade Canang Sari at the shrine, completing the cycle of creation and devotion.

Included in Your Booking

  • Welcome Drinks
  • All Materials for Canang Sari Making
  • Traditional clothing prepared for the session
  • Special Discount for Orders in our Dapur Usada

Class Option & Schedule

Lunch Class (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • 10:30 AM: Welcome Drink 

  • 10:40 AM: Temple Ettiquetes

  • 11:10 AM: Canang sari making session begins

  • 11:40 AM: Pray and Offering

  • 12:00 PM: End of session – Lunch Time

Dinner Class (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • 3:30 PM: Welcome Drink 

  • 3:40 PM: Temple Ettiquetes

  • 4:10 PM: Canang sari making session begins

  • 4:40 PM: Pray and Offering

  • 5:00 PM: End of session- Dinner Time

Location

Usada Bali Ubud

Price

IDR 250.000 per person
By booking only

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Temporary Location

Dear Dapur Usada customers,

From March 14th to March 28th, we’ll be temporarily operating from a new location, just a short distance away.

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