Exchanging opinions to reach consensus is a tradition that runs until now in Bali. This tradition is depicted in a group game, called Mbed-mbedan. This traditional game is held after Nyepi Day in Bali. Precisely implemented in the Adat Semate Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency. Historically, the descendants of Mpu Gnijaya moved to the eucalyptus forest because they did not agree with the king's actions. One day, Rsi MPU Bantas conducted a holy trip to the forest area. When getting answers about the disagreement with the king, Rsi MPU Bantas then gave advice for residents to build a place of worship. Because the place is ….

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Bali is very rich. The sentence is very appropriate to describe the situation of the island. It's not just a matter of natural beauty, traditional dance, regional clothing, etc., Bali also has a very unique culture: martial arts. Yes, the island has a traditional martial art, called Mepantigan. In Balinese, Mepantigan means 'slamming'. This martial movement is literally slamming each other, so many people consider it similar to wrestling. However, this martial show more key moves to defeat the opponent.  The Mepantigan tradition is carried out by two participants who compete for one-on-one by slamming their opponents. Uniquely, this match was not carried out on ….

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Balinese dance is one of the performances that can be witnessed when you come to the Island of the Gods. But, did you know that not all Balinese dance can be performed freely for entertainment? There are some Balinese dances that are classified as sacred and can only be performed in temples during religious ceremonies. The dance is divided into two types, namely Wali Dance and Bebali Dance. Well, you can check out the list below to get to know more about the Balinese dances. 1. Rejang Dance The first of the Wali Dance group, there is the Rejang Dance. It’s only performed exclusively by female ….

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When you are in Bali, surely you often see some women and men going to the temple, bringing some offerings. Women will wear kebaya clothes and men wear suits and other equipment. The clothes they wear are traditional Balinese clothes. This is not just ordinary custom clothing. Balinese traditional clothing has its own uniqueness. Balinese Traditional Clothing In Balinese custom, traditional clothes for women and men are distinguished based on accessories that complement these clothes. For custom clothing, men consist of head covering (udeng), clothes (collared jacket), kamen, saput, and shawl. Whereas women consist of bun, kebaya, kamen, and shawl. This traditional clothing apparently has its ….

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Culture is formed due to certain history or background stories. Like the culture that developed and passed down from generation to generation on the island of Bali. When Bali becomes a tourist destination, the tourists will see directly the culture of the local people. There are many cultural events or ceremonies that can be enjoyed while we’re in Bali. One of the events that’s held every dry season is the Mekorot Kite Festival. This festival is already passed down from generation to generation. So, why is this festival interesting to be enjoyed and preserved? For the Balinese, kites are related to Rare Angon. Rare Angon ….

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In Hinduism, food plays an important role in various rituals and worship. Food is one of the blessings that God bestows on his people. As a form of gratitude for the gift, Hindus often offer food during worship. Well, do you want to know what food menus that are common in Hindu-Balinese religious ceremonies? Let's look at the following article. Traditional Food During the Religious Ceremony There are some mandatory food menus that are often offered by Hindus when carrying out religious ceremonies. These foods will be used as offerings to God. After that, it will be enjoyed together with the family. Here are some foods ….

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