An immersive celebration of harmony that redefines the essence of wellness

A meaningful journey of wellness tourism begins with Wonderful Indonesia Wellness 2025, a program that highlights the richness of Indonesia’s traditions, culture, and local wisdom. This inaugural month-long event takes place from November 1 to 30, 2025, across two historic cities in Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta—Solo and Yogyakarta.

With the theme Celebration of Archipelagic Wisdom and Wellness, the program serves as a unifying platform for two major festivals: the Royal Surakarta Wellness Festival and the Jogja Cultural Wellness Festival. Together, they aim to strengthen Indonesia’s position as a leading destination for culture-based wellness tourism.

In Solo, the Royal Surakarta Wellness Festival, initiated by the Keraton Surakarta, presents a series of programs that bring to life the Javanese philosophy of healthy living. Activities include Javanese Wisdom Immersion, Gending for Therapy, Royal Dance Symphony, A Holy Journey, and Javanese Secret Recipe. Through these experiences, visitors are invited to explore the noble Javanese values that emphasize the harmony of body and soul.

In Yogyakarta, the Jogja Cultural Wellness Festival blends cultural heritage with modern lifestyle practices. The festival offers sessions such as Healthy Food and Herbals, Eco-Friendly Living, Spiritual Wellness and Energy Healing, Natural Beauty, and Family and Inner Child. Local MSMEs also participate by showcasing herbal products, healthy culinary creations, and traditional wellness treatments from across the archipelago.

During the official launch at Taman Balekambang, Surakarta, Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana inaugurated the event, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting Indonesia as a global wellness tourism destination. On the same occasion, she introduced the book Wellness Journey Across the Java Wonders, which presents curated wellness travel routes in Solo and Yogyakarta. The publication serves as both inspiration and guidance for travelers and industry players in developing sustainable wellness packages.

Wonderful Indonesia Wellness 2025 features seven core pillars: eco-nature tourism, herbal and traditional medicine, healthy cuisine, lifestyle and fitness, arts, spiritual healing, and spa and ethno-spa. The entire program is designed to illustrate how culture and wellness can coexist in harmony, reflecting the natural balance between humanity and nature.

Beyond being a festival, this initiative represents a cultural movement that revives holistic wellness values rooted in Indonesia’s ancestral traditions. Through the collaboration between Solo and Yogyakarta, Wonderful Indonesia Wellness 2025 offers visitors an enriching and restorative experience while supporting local communities and small businesses. From the heart of Java, the spirit of wellness echoes across the archipelago, inspiring everyone to rediscover true harmony within body, mind, and culture.

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