Today, July 15th, thousand of tourist have opportunity to witness royal cremation. Two members of the royal family, Tjokorda Agung Gede Suyasa and Tjokorda Gede Raka, cremated as well as up to eighty Ubud residents. Within the Ubud Palace walls there has been a huge amount of activity. Streams of women, dressed in kebaya (traditional blouse) and sarong, have been pouring into the inner grounds to help with the activities. The center of town has, in fact, become a bustling eco-friendly bamboo jungle of sorts, a rustic-style atmosphere bathed in a soft filtered light.
Tjokorda Agung Gede Suyasa coffin pageant to cremation location
Culturally and spiritually inspirational, Balinese cremations are a colourful and, depending on the caste level, an extravaganza to rival any funeral in the world. Respect for and worship of God and ancestors is the basis of the Balinese religion. The combination of Hindu elements makes the whole process a moving experience and one that is not to be missed.
some source that this royal cremation expense almost USD 300.000
To some, a Balinese-style cremation might seem an unnecessary expense (read also : toraja elaborate funeral tradition) but what a lovely way to depart the world.
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July 17th, 2008 at 2:45 am
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Thank you…gave me more hope.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:41 am
The pictures are indeed very good. But is there really a “lovely” departure?
July 17th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
this funeral ceremony always interesting. in the fact, Ngaben is the best funeral ceremony in the world.
July 17th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Up to date euy akang eta hehehhehe….
ngaben is ceremony which special, very Iucky of residing in tourist there because very hard and rarely there are ceremony like this
July 17th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
In North Sumatra , there is traditional party in lake Toba , but unfortunately i don’t have any opportunity to make a report
July 18th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Lovely photos
July 19th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I find it simply a waste. But, as the royal family can afford it, nothing against. I can only hope that the really poor thai will receive something to eat on this occasion.
July 19th, 2008 at 6:25 am
hmm.. so expensive I guess, how about when the corpse from the poor family ?
July 19th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Hi Indonesia Travel,
The ceremony looks awesome. I loved Bali and especially Ubud. Ubud was really a lovely quait little place. Unfortunately when we visited there were no ceremonies going on, although we did enjoy the Monkey Temple (not sure if its the correct name). Anyway, the cremation ceremony certainly looks interesting.
Take care
Durbanbay
July 20th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hallo all, thanks for leave a comment
@said, i Will make a reasearch about Lake Toba
@Ifa, for the poor family usually they bury the body until had a big ngaben/palebon and sent the body to go along cremation. in several places has been carried out by cremation in a mass fashion to help alleviated the cost.
@Durbanbay, yes youre right, many tourist call it Monkey temple, the actually name is Alas Kedaton Temple or Dalem Kahyangan Temple.
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:46 am
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