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.