Bali's Ngusaba Goreng festival showcases sacred dances by young girls, facing threats from youth migration.

In Bali, the Ngusaba Goreng festival celebrates a rich harvest with sacred dances performed by young girls. During this two-week event, girls like 11-year-old Ketut Nita Wahyuni participate in the Rejang Dewa and Rejang Pucuk dances. These rituals, reserved for pre-pubescent girls, are crucial to Balinese Hindu traditions. However, village chief Nyoman Subrata worries about preserving these customs as younger generations leave for economic opportunities, threatening the survival of these age-old practices.

November 22, 2024
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