Pandan war

Lontong dekem

Pandanus war is a tradition in the village of Tenganan,located in Bali, which is part of Indonesia. Pandanus war is conducted in honor of Lord Indra who is known by the Tenganan community as the protector of their village. Lord Indra is the God of war in the Balinese belief system. The name Pandanus waris taken from the war armaments that were used, in this case a thorny pandanus branch. Each participant battles each other until hurt. People who engage in this tradition wear traditional clothes and are often shirtless. In addition to using a pandanus, participants also use a shield as a means of protection. The tradition of Pandanus war was first used in the surrounding villages for protection against Gods.^[1]

Gallery

File:Preparing The Feast.jpg|Preparing the feast before a Pandan War performance in Tenganan village, Karangasem Regency, Bali

References

↑ "Upacara Perang Pandan". Wisata Dewata. Retrieved 28 April 2014.

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