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The victory of duo, Mangku Pastika and Puspayoga in governor election of Bali, not just give the island of Bali new leaders but also, for the first time, Balinese who had been lived outside Bali has a chance to lead Bali. Yes Made Mangku Pastika is a Balinese that joined transmigration program and relocated outside Bali, and now after years of living outside the home island he come back to lead Bali.
Barong Landung is a magically protective effigy which is found in many villages of Denpasar area in preference to Barong Ket and other types of animal Barong. The word ‘landung’ means tall and indeed the three-meter figures, with human faces and features, tower over their bearers and attendants. A set of Barong Landung consist of five characters: Jero Gede (the Big Man), Jero Luh (his wife), and their three children. Jero Gede has a black complexion, long hair, and fangs while his wife has Chinese features and yellow skin. The children are somewhat shorter and wear mask with pleasant and smiling expression.
Chinese influence in Balinese culture have been perfectly assimilated and it is hard to distinguish the influence that have been thoroughly assimilated, but there are some influences that still clearly visible.
Chinese coin, small lead or bronze coins with a hole, in the center that is called “pis bolong” by the Balinese is the most visible sign of Chinese influence in Bali. It was the most wide-spread form of “cash” used on Bali, In the 19th and early 20th century, worth a fraction of a Dutch cent and the smallest coin in use. Nowadays the Pis Bolong is only used as a part of offering. Though the real pis bolong that was imported from china is made of bronze but the pis bolong that is use in the offering must be made of the mold of five metal (Panca Datu), namely gold, silver, copper, brass and iron.
Large, tall puppets representing humanlike creatures, supported by a man who carries the puppet’s clothing and mask on a wooden frame over his head. This dance play is staged in an annual festival on Serangan island.
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