Articles tagged ‘penjor’
Galungan in Bali: June 27th 2007
By Nick | June 26th, 2007 |
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Here in Bali we are on the eve of an important day. Tomorrow (June 27th) is Galungan and most local people will be heading back to their villages for a day to participate in ceremonies with their families. Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Kuningan is [...]
Galungan: Wednesday May 3rd
By Nick | May 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Galungan, the most important event of th year for the Balinese, starts tomorrow. Galungan, is the time when the spirits of ancestors come back to Earth, to observe the religious celebrations. Ancestor worship, as well as idolatry and recognition of geographical features, is part of Balinese Agama Hindu.
Seminyak Bali: Religion and tourism in close proximity
By Nick | March 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Cafe Seminyak on Jl. Seminyak is my usual place for a coffee. Just the other day I was sitting there with my hat and sun glasses reading the Jakarta Post, when someone said “Are you Nick?” An American tourist, who I had never met before somehow recognized me. I can sit at Cafe Seminyak and [...]
