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Water Wars!

Bali and Beyond Magazine, December 2017
In welcoming the New Year, the vibrant community of Suwat Village in Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia, delights in the unique and exuberant tradition of "Siat Yeh," or "water war."

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The Mud Ritual

Bali and Beyond Magazine, July 2017

Mabuug-buugan, a ritual in Bali's Kedonganan Village, occurs on Ngembak Geni Day, after Balinese Silent Day. Participants cover themselves in mangrove swamp mud, symbolizing their bond with Mother Earth and gratitude for fertility and prosperity.

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