Articles tagged ‘Melasti’
Balinese ceremonies both large and small
By Nick | October 17th, 2007 |
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Balinese culture revolves around Agama Hindu, the local version of Hinduism. The highlights of this cultural / religious observance are the upacara (ceremonies) that are colorful and frequent. The most important ones are Galungan, Kuningan, Tumpek and Nyepi to name a few - but there are those ceremonies that a majority of travellers to Bali [...]
Map of Legian Bali
By Nick | June 28th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is a map of Legian featuring accommodation and food options.
Other Balinese Ceremonies
By Barrie | July 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
There are many events and ceremonies, religious and non-religious, held all over Bali at one time or another throughout the year.
Illegal Money-Changers Raided: Legian, Bali
By Barrie | July 10th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Changing money in Bali has always been a dicey thing for a lot of tourists and especially those with little knowledge who travel to the island for the first time.
Balinese Hinduism co existing peacefully with westerners
By Nick | March 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Yesterday was Melasti, the Balinese day of cleansing temple objects in the rivers or ocean. Thousands of Balinese people were on Kuta beach attending the ceremonies. Of course there were also westerners on holiday, trying to enjoy themselves, some completely unaware what was going on.
Melasti in Kuta Bali
By Nick | March 27th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
While sitting at a street side table in Made’s Warung, I noticed the pecalang clearing the street of motorbikes, obviously a procession of some kind was on its way. Looking over my shoulder I every bike was on the sidewalk, except mine! Oh no, please don’t take my bike away Mr Pecalang man. The occasion [...]
