Articles tagged ‘Tumpek Landep’

Tumpek Landep: Blessing metal objects in Bali

By Nick | October 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »

My return route took me through Penebel, back to Tabanan. On that main road I saw many small roadside ceremonies, with a priest sitting crossed legged in front of locals and vehicle. Outside one temple I stopped to photo a group of motorbikes.

 

Mystics in the Mountains: Bali

By BootsnAll | June 12th, 2006 | 2 Comments »

I was reading this fabulous article in the JP yesterday but the only problem was that the authors name did not appear on the article. I naturally assume it is Balinese writer Made Wijaya by the way the article is written and the content.

 

Tumpek Landep: Time to honor your motorbike in Bali

By Nick | March 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Barrie sent me an article about an annual Balinese festival that is coming soon. Tumpek Landep was all about honoring weapons, but that has come to include motorbikes and other metal objects. Here’s what Barrie has to say about Tumpek Landep.