SACRED AND SECRET: Balinese Rituals and Beliefs (2 Programs)
A rich fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism, and indigenous animist beliefs, Balinese religion is characterized by dance-dramas, trance states, and elaborate rites of passage. This beautifully-shot two-part series, based on author Gill Marais’ Bali Sacred and Secret, gives viewers access to spiritual ceremonies rarely seen by outsiders. Anthropologists and Balinese priests explain the underlying concepts of karma pala, Sekala, and Niskala, shedding light on the rituals performed to keep the human world in harmony with the realm of the divine.
*Portions with English subtitles
Two 46-minute programs:
RITES OF PASSAGE IN BALI
SPIRIT POSSESSION IN BALI
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