“Segara Kerthi” Ritual

SINGARAJA – Thousands of Balinese people in Singaraja followed the ritual of Pakelem or Segara Kerthi at Segara Penimbangan Singaraja, last Sunday (23/1). The ritual procession started by the performing of padudusan ngaturang rebah, pecaruan/tawur manca kelud, and next ngaturang ayaban to Ida Bhatara Dalem Segara, and ended with the ritual of pakelem. This ceremony di-puput (lead) by two sulinggih (priest), Ida Pedanda Dwipa Sandi from Gria Tohpati, Liligundi, Singaraja and Ida Pedanda Gede Wayan Jelantik from Gria Celuk, Sukawati. The ceremony is aimed to request to Ida Bhatara (God), so that devotees in Bali and the entire archipelago will be saved and prosperity awarded. The sacrament of pakeleman is sacrificing the holy animal such as cows, sheep, kucit butuan (pig), asu belangbungkem (brownish dog) and geese. This ceremonial event was attended also by Buleleng Regent, Putu Bagiada. (BTN/015)

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Introducing Bali and the Tri Hita Karana to Guests

Alila Ubud, the hotel which recently won the Tri Hita Karana Awards (THK awards), has indicated its strong commitment to implement the THK philosophy in its operations. This involves not only the management and the hotel’s staff, but also local people and guests. For example, the hotel has introduced the Tri Hita Karana philosophy to its guests, through their “meet local encounter” programe. In this program guests will have a chance to meet local people who are able to provide information about Bali, especially about the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, the concept and its implementation in Balinese lives. In the picture, from Holland Mr. M. P. A. Roelands and his wife who are staying in the hotel meeting A. A. Gde Raka Dalem a prominent identity from Peliatan-Ubud, who is also the deputy coordinator for the THK Tourism Awards and Accreditations programe. In this program, Mr. Roelands has expressed his interest in Bali after having discussions and traveling to tourist destinations and spending some days in Alila Ubud and Alila Manggis. Mr. Raka Dalem said that he is happy to participate in this program and expressed his thanks to the hotel management for being given opportunity to be involved. (BTN/rd)

 

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