Three Months Ceremony for Baby's in Bali

Bali has many tradition, especially for Hinduism, one of the tradition called Three months ceremony for baby, this ceremony is a part of Human ceremonies and will be held 105 days after the baby was born (in Balinese calender one month = 35 days). The purpose of this ceremony is to recognize the world for the young baby,give the baby name of the baby and  of course thankfulness to God (Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa) which keep the baby in the womb until birth.

Some Symbol used in the Three Months ceremony :

Watching Wild Dolphin in Lovina Beach

Lovina beach is one of spectacular beach with black sandy beach and nice sunset in north of bali, quite place, peaceful and good atmosphere. Lovina Beach is also supported by many tourist attractions nearby such as Banjar Hot Spring, Buddhist Monastery, Munduk waterfall, Gitgit Waterfall, museum, traditional market and many others.

Ngaben Ceremony/ Bali Cremation.

Ngaben or Cremation Ceremony, is the ritual performed in Bali to send the deceased to the next life. The body of the deceased will be placed as if sleeping, and the family will continue to treat the deceased as sleeping.
No tears are shed, because the deceased is only temporarily not present and will reincarnate or find his final rest in Moksha (freeing from the reincarnation and death cycle).

Mask Dance

Originally Tari Topeng / Mask Dances in Bali are sacred, even at this time the creativity of Balinese dancers has developed Mask Dance to entertain as well. The sacred Mask Dances are usually performed by a single dancer or a group of male dancers in large ceremonies. They have a purpose for telling viewers about the historical background of why a ceremony must be held or to deliver Hinduism wisdom through simple conversation among dancers. It is also believed that it can protect a ceremony from evil interferences. The famous sacred Mask Dance is

Learn a few words and phrases in Balinese.

As a travelers, being able to speak a few words of Balinese will assist you in your endeavours to get around, and will certainly endear you to the local people you meet. They will appreciate that you're trying.

Take a look at our lists of words and phrases to get started (carry a phrase book while you travel). You will find it relatively easy, as words and letters in the Balinese language (Bahasa Bali) are written using the same Roman characters as English.

Ogoh Ogoh Parade in Bali

Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day in Bali, Indonesia. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons. As with many creative endeavours based on Balinese Hinduism, the creation of Ogoh-ogoh represents spiritual aims inspired by Hindu philosophy.
The main purpose of the making of Ogoh-ogoh is the purification of the natural environment of any spiritual pollutants emitted from the activities of living beings (especially humans). The forms of Ogoh-ogoh represent the Bhuta-Kala (Bhuta: eternal energy, Kala: eternal time), according to Hindu teachings. The imperceptible potentials of nature cannot be thoroughly explored by anyone. Philosophically, civilized men are required to manage the natural resources without damaging the environment itself.

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Aside from being the symbol of Bhuta-Kala, Ogoh-ogoh is considered a symbol of modes of nature that form the malicious characters of living beings. Ogoh-ogoh are usually made by the group of artists found in villages around Bali. After being paraded on a convoy around the town, finally it is burnt to ashes in a cemetery as a symbol of self-purification.
An Ogoh-ogoh is normally standing on a pad built of timber planks and bamboos. The pad is designed to sustain the Ogoh-ogoh while it is being lifted and carried around the village or the town square. There are normally eight or more men carrying the Ogoh-ogoh on their shoulders. This procession is accompanied by orchestral music performed by the youth. The use of flares is also a main part of the parade.

Nyepi "Balinese Silence Day"

Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese calendar (in 2014, it falls on March 31). It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi, a public holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New Year's Day.
Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m.