Across Indonesia, royal houses continue to carry stories that stretch back generations. While kings and sultans no longer hold political power, many remain closely connected to the customs, rituals, arts, and traditions of their communities.
On October 8, 2026, some of these royal representatives came together at Nuanu Creative City in Bali, bringing different parts of the Indonesian archipelago into one gathering.
From Royal Courts to Nuanu
The gathering was part of the Silaturahmi Nasional Raja Sultan Nusantara Indonesia (SILATNAS), a national network that has connected more than 200 kings, sultans, datu, and penglingsir since 2008.
Before arriving at Nuanu, the delegation visited several royal courts and traditional communities across Bali, including Klungkung, Ubud, Peliatan, Blahbatuh, and Kerambitan. They also visited Besakih Temple in Karangasem.
The delegation was led by Raja Samu Samu VI, YM. Upu Latu M.L. Benny Ahmad Samu Samu of Maluku. The group was also welcomed by A.A. Ngurah Bagus Erawan, Penglingsir of Puri Anyar Kerambitan.
Adding an international touch to the gathering were Prince Rex William Sumner from the United Kingdom and Romanian nobleman Dumitrescu Aurel.
Keeping Tradition Connected
Indonesia remains home to more than 200 kingdoms and sultanates. Although their political roles have changed, many royal families continue to preserve adat, ceremonies, traditional arts, and cultural heritage.
For SILATNAS, gatherings like this are an opportunity to strengthen silaturahmi—building relationships through visits, conversations, and shared experiences.
“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.
He added that Nuanu offered an opportunity to see how tradition can connect with creativity, community, and younger generations.
A Taste of the Archipelago
The visit began at Nusantara, Nuanu’s cultural and culinary destination, which opened in August 2026.
There, the delegation shared a meal featuring regional dishes inspired by the Indonesian archipelago. They also exchanged commemorative gifts and left a signed message to remember the occasion.
For Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City, bringing royal houses from different parts of Indonesia together reflected the vision behind Nusantara.
“We built Nusantara to show the whole archipelago in one place,” Kroll said. “Nuanu looks forward, but the culture here is the ground we’re building on.”
The gathering ultimately became more than a royal visit. It was a meeting of histories, cultures, and people—and a reminder that tradition can continue to evolve while remaining connected to its roots.
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