Jalan Jalan
“Where are you going?” or “Mau kemana?” in Bali is equivalent to “Hey, what’s up?” And, the common local reply is, “Jalan jalan!”.
Canang
Canang sari is a form of banten or offering that is woven deep in the fabric of Balinese culture.
Ogoh-Ogoh: Bali’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Ogoh-ogoh are statues up to five metres high, which represent the negative aspects or all living things. They generally take the form of a local demon (some look downright obscene). The Balinese Hindu authorities try their best to ensure the statues are representative of the true spirit of the event, though an occasional Sponge Bob …
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