The tradition of kissing mass

The tradition of kissing mass

in Bali
"Omed-omedan" Dozens of young people kiss each other in event-omedan omed as part of the tradition of celebration to welcome Nyepi Saka New Year 1932 in Bali.

This unique tradition is packed in the show titled Sesetan Omed-omedan Heritage Festival 2010 which was held in Banjar Kaja Sesetan South Denpasar District, this afternoon.

According to committee chairman I Putu Wiranata Jaya, this activity was intended to preserve the value of art and culture as well as to foster togetherness. "This activity has a sacred value because it is associated Susuhunan at Pura Banjar he said," Wednesday (3/17/2010). Span class = "fullpost">

Local residents held a hereditary tradition that fell the day after Nyepi, or sulk geni. In this event the young people marched and spun round. They were asked to choose their preferred.

Among them later developed bersaman when meeting each other's arms for a moment but then had to let go again. Not infrequently since late preformance event they are reluctant to let go of hugs and kisses. Should therefore be drawn other woods youths causing tensile pull. This is the height and attractiveness of that tradition.

"We reject the negative allegations as though omed omedan identical with a kiss," said Wiranata. One participant Putu Ayu Puspa (23) and her sister Kadek Wandayani, admitted twice participated this event. "I was initially scared but parents encouraged appear, anyways do not have to smell it," he said sheepishly.

The event begins Janger dances and barong performances from local arts. This event received extensive thousands of Denpasar. Mayor Looks Rai Mantra and DPD Kadek Arimbawa present saw the annual event.

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Legend
According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Nirartha Balinese people will strengthen confidence and build Sad Hinduism Goda at the 16th century. At that time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Beraben, jealous of him because his followers began to leave and follow Nirartha. Beraben Nirartha ordered to leave the Tanah Lot. He agreed, and before leaving Tanah Lot with its power to move his stone blocks to the middle of the beach (not into the sea) and built temples there. He also change the shawl into a snake temple guards. Snake is still there today and scientifically snakes include species of sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped yellow and black color has a poison 3 times more powerful than cobra snake. End of the legend states that Beraben 'finally' a follower Nirartha.


LocationThe atmosphere on the beach Tanah Lot
Sightseeing lots of land located in the Village District Beraban Kediri Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia, about 13 km west of Tabanan. North of Tanah Lot Temple there is a temple situated on a cliff that juts into the sea. This cliff temple with the land and shaped like a bridge (curved). Tanah Lot, famous as a beautiful place to watch the sunset (sunset), the tourists usually crowded in the afternoon to see the beauty of the sunset here.

Facilities
From the parking lot leading to the temple area met many art shops and cafes to eat or just a tavern. Also available is a toilet cleaner that the rent is pretty cheap for domestic tourists bag though.

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