Bali Cremation
Hindu funerals in Bali are intensely suggestive ceremonies of great cultural and religious significance. The funerals are centered on the cremation of the body requires a complex apparatus and characterized by a great result known as ngaben or pelebon. This practice is considered essential if the 5 elements that make up the microcosm of the human body should be returned to their original residence, the macrocosm of the universe. The five elements, Panca Maha Bhuta, I am the earth (pertiwi), water (apah), Fire (Teja), Air (Bayu), and ether (akasa).
History of Bali Arts Festival
When tourism began after 1965, that the Balinese cultural guidelines, if tourism would be accepted, it was a cultural tourism, or “pariwisata Budaya”. As the Balinese put it: “Tourism should be in place for Bali instead of Bali for tourism”. In time, this idea is the national policy as part of a larger regional cultures for national purposes.
Traditional Bali Shadow Puppet Show
Shadow puppetry, or wayang Bali, known as the most important theatrical expression Bali. Bali is derived from the pre-Hindu culture and Hindu influences. The pieces are usually based on stories from the Hindu epic Ramayana and the Mahabharata. They communicate Bali history, religious and spiritual teachings, poetry and philosophy. The characters are half-gods, demons, the magic of romantic love and men.
