Today is the beginning of the Balinese Hindu Festival called Galungan. Galungan marks the beginning of the most important recurring religious ceremonies. The spirits of deceased relatives who have died and been cremated return to visit their former homes, and the current inhabitants have a responsibility to be hospitable through prayers and offerings. The most obvious sign of the celebrations are the penjor - bamboo poles weighed down by offerings suspended at the end. Bali is filled with them now. Each family also kills a pig and eats it as part of the celebration. They all go to temple for the rituals of this celebration. Reminds me of the Day of the Dead Festival in Mexico.
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