Bali is famous for its cultural diversity. Most Balinese are Hindu. Bali has many religious ceremonies related to the Hindu religion and local ceremonies. With their various ritual activities like this, makes bali become a travel destination that is very attractive for tourists. Some of the feast / Hindu ceremony in Bali that we often encounter, among others;
NYEPI : Implemented when the new year on the calendar saka Bali, at that time of all people should not be out of the house, working, turn on the lights or make a scene. Bali as a closed area for travel destination, including airports
GALUNGAN : Celebrated as the victory symbol of Dharma (good) against Adharma (falsehood), held every 210 days to be exact on Wednesday ("rabu kliwon"), wuku Dungulan. People of fighting
against "Leteh" or "Bhuta", fighting against the forces of adharma.
KUNINGAN : Ten days after Galungan precisely on Saturday, the celebrated Brass, people make
offerings with yellow rice, a symbol of prosperity as a sign of gratitude. Believed at the time of Kuningan's Day, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa down to earth to give blessings and prosperity to the whole community. At that time is a good opportunity to invoke the safety, welfare, prosperity and spiritual and physical protection. In some places / villages also held "Ngelawang" tradition, a barong dance -shaped animals that paraded around the village accompanied by "gamelan".
PAGERWESI : Held every 210 days, in Wednesday, wuku Shinta. Every people including clergy, in order to self fence and to continue to maintain the glory of God also to receive blessings from
Pramesti Hyang Guru. When the feast "Pagerwesi", it believed "Pramesti Hyang Guru" which is the teacher of all mankind and God as his manifestations, carry out "Payogan" for the welfare of the world and everything in it. Therefore we as living beings, righteously we participated purify themselves, fortify yourself with a strong and sturdy so it can not be disturbed or damaged. Philosophical meaning that can be taken during the celebration of this, we live in this world need teacher guidances to know which ones are good and which are bad, because if no teachers will lose direction. Therefore we need to fortify ourselves with kindness, sufficient knowledge and a strong faith.
SARASWATI : Celebrated to honor the decline of science, depicted in the form of a beautiful goddess who holds prayer beads, lontar, Genitri and musical instruments. The feast of "Saraswati" is more celebrated by teachers and school children.
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