Episode number 2 of Series “Bali triptych”.
This second part of a fascinating trilogy on the history, culture and way of life of the people of Bali concentrates on the spiritual beliefs of the Balinese. The Balinese believe in the fundamental unity of all aspects of existence, from birth, to death, to rebirth. Religion is practised as an integral part of daily life and has survived the absorption of Bali into the greater nation of Indonesia and a flood of western tourists. The complex and colourful purification and consecration rites for marriage, pregnancy, birth and death, shown in the video are still practised to maintain the balance between man, nature and the spiritual world and to offer protection from evil spirits.
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ACMI Identifier
303779
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bali Island (Indonesia)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Places → Bali Island (Indonesia)
Television → Television series
Television → Television series → Television series - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)