 |
| Refreshments in the "Parish Hall" |
 |
| Taking a break from temple proceedings |
 |
| Wayan prefers his parents to playmates |
 |
| Traditional artist and Rice Farmer Made Mariasta and son Wayan invited me to come to the temple ceremonies. |
 |
| Temple ceremonies are community and family affairs |
 |
| The women's offering ceremony in the inner temple courtyard |
 |
| Associate Priest |
 |
| These women have special parts to play in the ceremony |
 |
| You can get refreshments here and take a break from temple proceedings. |
 |
| Offerings to the gods that will be eaten later in homes after the ceremony |
 |
| Head Holy man |
 |
| These Hindu figures scare away demons and are used for processions |
 |
| Holiest alter: Figure is of the one God |
 |
| Puppets used during processions to act out Hindu stories of good and evil |
 |
| Gamelon lessons waiting for the men to arrive |
 |
| Girls don't play the gamelon but they get a chance to try it before the ceremony |
 |
| It takes a village to raise a child is the reality here |
 |
| Gamelon players froom the community arrive |
 |
| These boys speak a bit of English and weren't shy about practicing with me |
 |
| Master and Gamelon Leader |
 |
| Outer courtyard of Temple |
 |
| Appropriate Temple garb. |
No comments:
Post a Comment