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Sasando, The Mascot Of East Nusa Tenggara

12:53 AM Wana

Sasando is a musical instrument from East Nusa Tenggara rather than the island of Rote. As his case Nembrala Beach, sasando from Rote island has become an icon for the province of East Nusa Tenggara. Sasando has become a kind of mascot for this province. Literally Sasando name by origin he said in the language of Rote, sasandu, which means equipment that vibrates or rings.Sasando allegedly used in the community Rote since the 7th century. Sasando there are similar forms with other stringed instruments like guitar, violin and harp


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Ogoh-Ogoh, Parade Of The Giants

8:37 PM Wana

If you want to enjoy Nyepi in Bali, then do not miss the parade of ogoh-ogoh also held in the afternoon early evening before the day of Nyepi.



Ogoh-ogoh is a sculpture depicting the culture of Bali in personality Bhuta Kala. In Hindu Dharma teachings, represent the strength of Bhuta Kala (Bhu) of the universe and time (Kala) is not measurable and irrefutable.



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Nyepi, The Silence And Darkness Tour

10:24 PM Wana

Nyepi is the feast day Hindu festival which is actually a celebration of new year Çaka (Saka)

Currently there are four Nyepi taboos that must be followed by Hindus ie Amati Geni (abstinence, light the fire), Amati Karya (activity to stop working), Amati Lelanguan (abstinence consoled himself / stop the enjoyment), Amati Lelungan (abstinence-traveling).

Nyepi celebrations in Indonesia may be more pronounced if you are in Bali. As the celebration of Nyepi Bali island feels like a ghost town where nearly all residents to stop all its activities so that the settlements and bustling downtown that was going to feel lonely and desolate.



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