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The Wuwungan Crown
Symbol of Bali’s Spiritual Architecture
The Wuwungan is a crown-like ornament on Balinese roofs, symbolizing the connection between the divine and earthly realms. It represents the spiritual peak of Balinese architecture and culture.
The Wuwungan is a crown-like ornament on Balinese roofs, symbolizing the connection between the divine and earthly realms. It represents the spiritual peak of Balinese architecture and culture.
Kaja and Kelod
SPATIAL AND SPIRITUAL ORIENTATION.
Discover how the sacred Balinese concepts of orientation Kaja (North) and Kelod (South) reflect the harmonious balance between the spiritual and the earthly, shaping everything from cosmic order to daily life.
Discover how the sacred Balinese concepts of orientation Kaja (North) and Kelod (South) reflect the harmonious balance between the spiritual and the earthly, shaping everything from cosmic order to daily life.
The Balinese Tradition of Filing Teeth
Balinese teens come of age with a traditional ceremony
For teens in Bali, adulthood bites different. Balinese teens come of age with a traditional ceremony that involves grinding down their upper canine teeth—a metaphorical and physical break from their animal instincts and ancestral roots. This ceremony is seen as the final responsibility a parent has to their child.
For teens in Bali, adulthood bites different. Balinese teens come of age with a traditional ceremony that involves grinding down their upper canine teeth—a metaphorical and physical break from their animal instincts and ancestral roots. This ceremony is seen as the final responsibility a parent has to their child.
Sacred Sounds of Bali || Gamelan Music
Connecting the physical world with the divine through its enchanting melodies
Gamelan music is a traditional Balinese ensemble characterized by its percussive instruments like metallophones and gongs. Integral to ceremonies and rituals, it serves as both spiritual expression and cultural celebration, connecting the physical world with the divine through its enchanting melodies and rhythms.
