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METATAH/ MEPANDES/ MESANGIH Unique Ceremony in Bali Bali is the name of one of the provinces in Indonesia and also the name of the largest islands that are part of the province. Bali is not only known for its natural beauty and a wide range of facilities for a vacation but also with its tradition. One of tradition in Bali of the very unique and inviting the curiosity of tourists, both domestic and foreign are Mepandes tradition or the tradition of cutting teeth. Ceremony cutting teeth in Bali, is one of a series of activities for the ceremony " to manusa yadnya " or religious ceremony for humans. the ceremony is called also Mepandes or Metatah or mesangih, and may be carried out on children who have stepped up. In Hindu religious beliefs, ceremonies aimed to control the six bad qualities that exist in humans, known as Sad Ripu, among others lust, greed, anger, blind drunk mind, feeling confused, and jealousy or envy. In the fact tooth filing ceremony in Bali is the duty of parents to his children, because it means parents are rightly gives good advice so ugly traits that exist in children can be controlled. But this mepandes tradition has deeper meaning for the Hindu community in Bali. This traditional ceremony meant to purify one's self, in order to get closer to him to Almighty God, Sang Hyang Widhi (hindu God), the gods and ancestors. Another meaning is as a symbol of the growing child becomes an adult, the man who has gained enlightenment, according to the meaning of the word adult, the meaning of the word Devasya belong to a God or Gods. An adult has meaning Gods have properties such as mandated in scripture Bhagavadgītā. For parents in Bali ceremony is one way to fulfill the duty of parents, for having the opportunity to grow and develop the personality of a child, so the child reaches adulthood, the meaning and essence of existence as human beings. By spiritually, a person who has been purified to more easily connect with Sang Hyang Widhi, the gods and ancestors, later when the death, the atma or soul is concerned will meet with his ancestors in Pitra nature or Piṭṛaloka. Based on the understanding and meaning of the Mapandes ceremony, it can be understood that this ceremony is a Vidhi – Vidhana ceremony which very important for the Hindus life, namely to eradicate all types of soiling in the individual, eliminating the properties of insolence, six enemy within the human person and the nature of other human arrogance. Stages of tooth filing ceremony, among others, the day before the ceremony is usually performed the Mekekeb ceremony or seclusion, so the day of the child in exile in a room and forbidden to leave the house. Then the next day, then do the Mepandes ceremony in a bale house. When it rose to bale first thing to do is to pray while the families will accompany them on all sides of the bale, then the child sleep on her back and covered with a few pieces of fabric to make a fist with both hands on the chest after that then fisted Sangging of the upper teeth to erode slowly. After the child's teeth scraped scraping left over spit into a container made of tiny yellow coconuts and freed families to choose whether the gears just filed a little or a lot, when the mirror is then removed so that the child can see the shape of their new teeth. If this process is over it's time cut betel into three parts with teeth, it aims to see whether the teeth had scraped still works fine. Then the tooth will be in the scrub with turmeric after rinsing with Brem child or vinegar, then then the teeth will be smeared with honey. By the time the child fell from the bale provided a cymbal or offerings penatab then trampled by the child. It is done mepandes tradition or superintend the cutting teeth and is considered to have stepped up and cleared of any negative nature of human.

PERANG PANDAN or War Dance Ceremony 2017 (13 June & 11 July 2017) Perang Pandan at the village of Tenganan in Karangasem, East Bali, is an age-old tradition unique only to this well-preserved Balinese village in East Bali. Also referred to locally as 'mekare-kare' and 'megeret pandan', Perang Pandan is a mass coming-of-age ritual, dedicated to the Hindu god of war and the sky, Indra, which sees friendly duels between all male villagers, who bout each other armed with a small rattan shield in one hand and a tied packet of thorny 'pandan' leaves in the other. The event is held annually, adhering to its own local calendar. This year, Perang Pandan is held on June 13 and July 11 (tentative dates) in the villages of Tenganan Pegringsingan and Tenganan Dauh Tukad, respectively. Tenganan comprises two sub-villages, Dauh Tukad (loosely translated as, 'west of the river'), and Pegringsingan. The latter is best known for its prized heritage Geringsing ‘double ikat’ cloth, which female villagers wear as part of family regalia during the rituals, and which you can witness their making process on tours to Tenganan anytime of the year. During the height of the event that regularly coincides in the months of June and July, the special duelling arena is set up, village houses are gracefully adorned, and girls ride large man-powered wooden swings as part of the festivity. Around this main arena will be packed with cheering villagers, visiting spectators and photographers. Inside, brave boys and young men take turns in pairs to 'fight' each other, inflicting each other’s bodies with lashes from the leaves' sharp thorns – there will be blood. Yet surprisingly, each contestant shows no pain. Rattan shields seem to be mere accessories. Wounds are simply treated with an herb, turmeric and vinegar mix, and which miraculously help dry up wounds in minutes. Those with a faint of heart may opt to see other highlights of Tenganan village, such as local food stalls displaying a huge array of tasty traditional cakes, or the making of ‘lontar’ palm leaf manuscripts, carved calendars and intricate art called ‘prasi’, and shop for intricate handicrafts such as woodcarvings and masks that are produced by the villagers, or even hunt for a unique piece of locally produced double ikat (using a technique known as resist dyeing) for the living room back home. The village of Tenganan is within only 15 minutes' transfer north from the main Jalan Raya Candidasa road. And many hotels along the Candidasa coast, such as Alila Manggis, Candi Beach Resort and Spa, and Rama Candidasa, often provide shuttle transfers, especially during such major calendar events, to the village as part of their guest activities and tour options. Perang Pandan at Tenganan Pegringsingan Location: Jalan Raya Nyuh Tebel, Tenganan Village, Karangasem,Bali

BALI ARTS FESTIVAL on 10 June - 8 July, 2017 The Bali Arts Festival is a cultural treat for lucky visitors who are in Bali until mid July. The festival traditionally starts on the second Saturday of June and runs through the month of July. It is the perfect moment to witness Bali’s wealth of performing arts together with various cultural highlights from other islands in Indonesia. As one of the main highlights in Bali’s calendar of events, the annual celebration features various artworks and cultural achievements, inviting locals and international visitors to the Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre in Denpasar where most of the daily exhibitions and art performances are focused. On regular days, a visit to the Denpasar Art Centre is a small tour to admire magnificent sculptures and Balinese architectural features as well as a venue of choice for photo shoots with exotic backdrops. But throughout the Bali Arts Festival in June and July, the complex becomes alive with colourful traditional bamboo and coconut leaf decorations and banners. Crowds gather in front of its open stages, auditoriums and outdoor pavilions to witness a variety of traditional and contemporary dances, shadow puppetry, music compositions and youth competitions that fill the festival agenda. Hundreds of artisans from the Denpasar municipality, Bali’s eight provinces, other neighbouring islands and even art troupes from abroad participate and showcase their talents. Now in its 39th year, the Bali Arts Festival returns June 10 to July 8. The Bali Arts Festival traditionally kicks off with an opening parade in front of the Bajra Sandhi monument in Denpasar. At the Ardha Chandra stage of the Bali Arts Center, witness a series of stage performances by the Indonesia Arts Institute (ISI) of Denpasar. On the following days up to July 8, the various stages and different venues come to life with the wide and colorful variety of performances from different art groups from all over the island and Indonesia. The month-long festival offers you the best showcase of Balinese and Indonesian arts and culture in the entire year! Enjoy traditional music and gamelan recitals at the Ayodya and Angsoka stages, as well as evening Balinese documentary film screenings at the Ksirarnawa auditorium. Balinese children’s Gong Kebyar gamelan jam sessions at the Ardha Candra amphitheatre is also a unique highlight, with vocal, musical and dance collaborations by troupes from Denpasar and the Tabanan regency. Also find handicraft, painting, sculpture exhibitions and traditional culinary bazaars featuring favourite Balinese dishes. The Bali Arts Festival customarily closes with a lively ceremony with an evening traditional ballet known as 'sendratari’, held at the Ardha Candra open stage from 20:00. Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00am – 22:00pm Location: Denpasar Arts Centre (Taman Werdhi Budaya), Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar, BALI Happy holiday, Take care & Stay Healthy www.manyivillageubud.com

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