03/04/2024 11:08 (UTC)

Indonesian village in Bali organises body-painting march to ward off evil spirits

Tegallalang, Apr 3 (EFE/EPA).- Participants covered in body paint paraded in the village of Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday during the sacred ritual of Ngerebeg.

The ritual, which is held every six months, is mainly aimed at expelling evil spirits from the villages.

In the procession, participants were dressed in a variety of colours and designs, symbolising their commitment to tradition and the collective effort to purify their community. (Camera: MADE NAGI).

FOOTAGE OF THE SACRED RITUAL OF NGEREBEG, IN THE VILLAGE OF TEGALLALANG, BALI, INDONESIA.

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Date: 03/04/2024 11:05 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Festive event (including carnival)
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 104 seconds
Reference: 7001350871
Relevance: Normal