Jumat, 21 November 2008

Selasa, 01 Juli 2008

Bali wedding

Some couple's marriage will not be acknowledged in the society if it is carried out without a traditional sacred ceremony according to the Hindu religious beliefs. In addition,if there is no traditional secreat ceremony the couple will be excommunicated from their village.
We have many kinds of bali weddings, such as a marriage form in Bali in which the boy's parents and other family members come to the house of the brides parents and respectfully ask for their daughter. This is a costly process as large ceremonies and offerings are involved, but needless to say accords significantly more respect from the brides parents as compared to the clandestine night-time elopement. from the man's point of view, however, it's more risky as the parents of his bride-to be must give their approval.
The marriage system in Bali in which the groom leaves for the brides house and thereafter belongs to the brides family. This is refered to as nyentana .This happens when the brides parents have no sons to look after their property - the man is effective assumed into the family to continue the male lineage. In this case, it is the grooms parents who must give their consent,however not all balinese wedding use this system.
Years ago in the days of Bali's kingdoms, the marriage system was very variaty. Only couples from the same caste were allowed to marry, in order to maintain the purity of the caste system. Anyone braking these marriage rules was banished from their village and often sent out into the jungle for the rest of their days. These days, however, while still very much respected, the caste system no longer holds such an iron-like grip over the Balinese and greater flexibility is permitted. But know step by step this system alrady lost,because now is modern live.

Jumat, 27 Juni 2008

Bali Temple

Over a thousand years old, Temple is known as the "pray for the gods" Perched on the every pure place. Named of the gods that we pray is depand on the day we praying
Bali have much temple.every province we have temple,every mountains we have temple,and every house we have small temple that we call sanggah and merajan but it's speciall for hindu religion.Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu, is name of our gods .shiva is god of air,brahma is god of fire and wisnu is god of water. The biggest temple is Besakih located at Karangasem Regency, eastcoast Bali. A climb north, through the astonishing landscapes of Bukit Jambul, ascends over 900 meters up the slopes of Gunung Agung to Pura Besakih, the holiest of all temples in Bali.the weather there is so cool.

Selasa, 24 Juni 2008

Bali Art and culture

Now we talking about bali art and culture. Bali Island ( dewata island ) is rich of culture with the unique society social life and most of the population believe in Hindu. This make the island very recognizable to the entire world. In bali,we use a different year calculation,which is called Caka,whicw is used by indonesians who practice hinduisme.communication of the new year, known as nyepi day / silent day, is a unique day due to no activity during the entire day(electric light cannot be used/no one can go outside during the day,no activity ). To greet the Nyepi day, Hindu Society throughout The Island of bali conduct the cortege of Ogoh Ogoh (Giant doll like ghost or monster) pageant encircle the countryside accompanied by the traditional music like Gong gamelan aim to dissipate the virulent soul / or ugly influence from pertinent countryside. This cortege is very fun to be a part of all society components follow involved in it. This matter represents one of fascination for tourist who pays a visit to Bali Ogoh Ogoh according to Balinese is symbol from devil or bad atmosphere which always peep and can influence the human being to misbehave, hence from that the virulent influence in Bali dissipated by executing cortege Ogoh Ogoh which pageant encircle the countryside. Ogoh Ogoh, which is described as the big posture like giant ready to eat the human being every occasion, generally its eye goggle and its clothes are horrible completely. Nevertheless, nowadays Ogoh Ogoh have expanded, which is adapted to a story and generally taken away from the story of Mahabharata or Ramayana but sometimes ogoh ogoh already modern style like hold the guitars.ride the motorbike,wearing the pants,hat and shoes. Because very high artistic value in Bali , Balinese now make the Ogoh Ogoh not only virulent giant, but also make the big idol from good figure. Ogoh Ogoh made from bamboo crate which caterpillar and formed as according to imagination of its maker, later then wrapped with the paper, cloth, cotton or sponge. Young fellow in each village does its work in mutual assistance. This celebration Ogoh Ogoh is usually conducted one day before Nyepi Day that we call ngerupuk day and the last of day we called ngembak day.


But if you want vacation in bali on that day,you must prepare yourself with the foods.
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