Hanna and the joy she found

My Scholarship entry - Piodalan ceremony : It happened sacredly and peacefully

INDONESIA | Sunday, 13 January 2013 | Views [898] | View Larger Image

A part of Hindu religion ceremony held religiously with Barong (a sacred good spirit creature) stands behind, men with their heads down sit in front of the leader to receive prayers as a symbol of fighting the devil. Everyone else who come stand at its surrounding to watch how it happens.

A woman dressed in traditional clothing is preparing 'Sampian' made from young white coconut leaf called 'Busung' which have sacred meaning for religious ceremony. 'Sampian' is carefully put and crafted to be presented to God.

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Balinese kids are enthusiastic to watch dance performances as they take over the front row. in the middle of a dance performance a fully dressed dancing figure called 'Jauk Tunggal' gives hi-five to a boy and it immediately cheers him up. It's already late at night when people come to see and they are wearing the same traditional clothing.

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Hanna and the joy she found

My Scholarship entry - Piodalan ceremony : It happened sacredly and peacefully

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