http://blog.baliwww.com/arts-culture/110/ Share Bali Indonesia experience with the rest of readers and exchange information, write to our blog instantly NOW!!! Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:25:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://blog.baliwww.com/arts-culture/110/#comment-1207 BALIwww.COM - Bali Indonesia Blog Travel Guide » Blog Archive » Keris Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:31:55 +0000 http://blog.baliwww.com/arts-culture/110/#comment-1207 [...] Balinese keris, although not as decorative those found in Java, are considered family heirlooms that are passed down through each successive generation symbolizing ancestral pride and honour. Keris are revered and ritually respected in Bali. This small traditional dagger is part of the Balinese wedding day attire for grooms and there is even a special day on the religious calendar, known as Tumpek Landep, which is dedicated to this unique weapon. Ceremonial cleaning, prayer and a sprinkle of holy water is believed to be just one of the ways to rejuvenate the power of the keris. [...] [...] Balinese keris, although not as decorative those found in Java, are considered family heirlooms that are passed down through each successive generation symbolizing ancestral pride and honour. Keris are revered and ritually respected in Bali. This small traditional dagger is part of the Balinese wedding day attire for grooms and there is even a special day on the religious calendar, known as Tumpek Landep, which is dedicated to this unique weapon. Ceremonial cleaning, prayer and a sprinkle of holy water is believed to be just one of the ways to rejuvenate the power of the keris. [...]

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