The capital city in every region in the world is usually populated by people from many different areas and ethnics. In addition the capital city is usually more developed socially, economically, than others cities. It becomes more sophisticated so does Denpasar; as capital city of Bali. Is there any original unique culture from Denpasar which is still alive?

The answer is yes. Nevertheless there are so many people of Denpasar do not realize that they still have “Pangerebongan” (mass trance ritual). “Pangerebongan” is always held twice a year by people who live around the Kesiman Village, East Denpasar.

Eight days after Kuningan holiday, the community of Kesiman village gather in Pura Petilan (well known as Pura Dalem Pangrebongan since the pangerebongan ritual is held in this temple) using traditional costume. The main role is played by the Kesiman community. However this ritual is open to all of people who want to come.

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Odalan (temple ceremony) on May 21, 2006
Redite Pon Medangsia

Pura Petilan Pangrebongan, Kesiman village, east of Denpasar, know for Ngerebong special event, when a group of the temple-adherents being in trance, stab them self with Keris, the traditional dagger as indication that the rituals have been in process accordingly. A cook fighting Tajen is also held in the morning as part of the rituals.

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