Kings and Sultans from Across Indonesia Gather at Nuanu Creative City After Royal Tour of Bali

Kings, sultans and representatives of traditional institutions from across Indonesia gathered at Nuanu Creative City on 8 October 2026. The gathering formed part of a series of visits during their time in Bali, which included royal courts and traditional royal environments in Klungkung, Ubud, Peliatan, Blahbatuh and Kerambitan, as well as Besakih Temple in Karangasem.

The visit was organised through Silaturahmi Nasional Raja Sultan Nusantara Indonesia (SILATNAS), a national network that since 2008 has brought together more than 200 kings, sultans, datu and penglingsir from kingdoms, sultanates, kedatuan and puri across Indonesia. SILATNAS is rooted in the spirit of silaturahmi, sustained through ongoing visits, exchange and dialogue. This spirit remains important for royal families with diverse historical backgrounds, who today share a role in preserving adat, ceremony and cultural heritage within their respective communities.

The delegation was led by Raja Samu Samu VI, YM. Upu Latu M.L. Benny Ahmad Samu Samu of Maluku. In Bali, the delegation was also received by A.A. Ngurah Bagus Erawan, Penglingsir of Puri Anyar Kerambitan. Guests from international noble families also joined the visit, including Prince Rex William Sumner from the United Kingdom and Dumitrescu Aurel, a nobleman from Romania.

Currently, Indonesia is still home to more than 200 kingdoms and sultanates. Although they no longer hold political power, many of these royal houses remain custodians of customary law, ritual, regalia and the arts in their regions. Gatherings that bring them together across islands are rare.

"We built Nusantara to show the whole archipelago in one place. We want to give our guests a real insight into the incredible tapestry of Indonesia, and having royal houses from Maluku to Bali sit down there together meant a lot. Nuanu looks forward, but the culture here is the ground we're building on. We hope this is the start of a longer relationship." said Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City.

"Our visit to Bali is part of a wider effort to strengthen silaturahmi between royal houses, traditional institutions and communities across the archipelago," said Raja Samu Samu VI. "Coming to Nuanu lets us engage with a place that brings together creativity, community and new generations. We see value in spaces where tradition can be understood, exchanged and carried forward in ways that stay relevant today."

The visit began at Nusantara, Nuanu's cultural and culinary destination. Nusantara opened in August 2026 and draws its food, art and material culture from across the Indonesian archipelago. There the delegation shared a meal of regional dishes, exchanged commemorative gifts and left a signed message to mark the visit, before continuing on a curated tour of Nuanu, bringing traditions from Maluku to Bali into one shared experience.

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