Nengah Januartha
A balinese man, currently work as Freelance Photographer
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Every year Pucak Padang Dawa Temple, in Bangli village, holds a purification ritual for the Barong creatures from all areas in Bali.
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Makepung Lampit is an old tradition that was reinstated at the end of 2012 to increase tourist attractions in Jembrana. The tradition was famous in the 1940s, and had great appeal due to its action on the wet and muddy track.
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Every two years, one day before Nyepi, the silent day, villagers hold the Ter-Teran an event using hundreds of torches made from dried coconut leaves tied to sticks as weapons to be used against opposing groups.
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A unique tradition in Timbrah village is held every Sasih Kaulu (eighth month in Balinese calendar) by offering roasted pig at Pura Dalem. Each family usually offer 1 pig, but this kind offering is is not an obligation.
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During the rainy season more stringent treatment of Borobudur temple is required. The rain can erode the temple stones, also potential growth of moss and mildew can ruin temple stones. Workers use several methods, one of method is steam cleaning.
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Christmas celebrations in the village of Piling are a familiar blend of traditional Balinese nuance and Catholic Christianity. At the the Christmas Mass residents decorate the church with Balinese style ornament and Balinese traditional clothing.
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More than 5,000 children in Tabanan regency receive free immunizations. At first graders are given a vaccine Diphtheria Tetanus (DT) vaccine while Tetanus Toxoid (TT) plus Diphtheria Antigens for 2nd and 3rd graders.
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The 10th Echoes of Peace performance was held at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Renon, downtown Denpasar. Interfaith leaders, and multi-ethnics participate in the event.
