KNOWING THE ADAT AND CULTURAL ISLAND OF DEWATA BALI INDONESIA

Bali is a pride island of Indonesia. How not, the name of Bali is famous all over the world and able to attract many foreign tourists to vacation in Bali. Not infrequently foreign tourists who visit Bali more than once.

Although the island of Bali had received terror bombs from people who are not responsible, Bali remains a magnet to attract foreign tourists. Indigenous and Balinese culture makes the foreign tourists fall in love and want to continue to return to the Island of the Gods.

In addition to interesting to be a tourist and holiday destination, Bali also save a lot of customs and cultures are always interesting to talk about. Many foreigners come to Indonesia to get closer to the Balinese culture.
Customs and Cultures of Bali Island
As Indonesian people, we should be proud of the appreciation of foreign citizens towards our brother's culture in Bali. Here is the customs and culture of Bali Island which covers the life stages of indigenous Balinese:

1. Birth

The Balinese perform several ceremonies in the framework of the birth of a baby. The first ceremony is performed before the baby is born. The second ceremony was held after the birth of the baby by burying the placenta. Then the biggest ceremony is held when the baby is past the age of half year or 210 days.

2. Name

Based on Balinese custom and culture, the name is given according to the order of the birth of the child. The first child was named Wayan or Putu. Then the second child is Made or Kadek. The third is named Nyoman or Komang. And the fourth child is named Ketut or Alit. Next the naming of the fifth child, the sixth and so on back to the first order.

3. Childhood Period

When a baby grows up to be a child and puberty will be held a tooth-cutting ceremony that is considered important by the people of Bali.

4. Marriage

Balinese culture and customs are quite unique. Because the type of marriage is divided into two, namely: Mapadik and Ngorod. Mapadik is a family tradition of prospective grooms visiting the family of the bride to propose marriage (marriage) and marriage will take place as in general.

Ngorod is a kind of marriage marriage to save money. A young man will go with his wife with his wife's permission from the family of the future wife. The existence of a pair of spouses will not be known by the women's family until they inaugurate their marriage and announce it.

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