Reference : MM-1-80-2

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : Bali Celebration at the temple pura desa for (Record card) Performance and worship for the Hindu deity. According to Balinese belief, there was the only one god, but he appeared in many forms. The offerings were presents to the river, air and food. Work and income of the Balinese was also highlighted. Balinese sold land to send their children for higher education, and to finance the cremation of deceased family members. Leaders had decision-making power in village management, with the approval of the people in the village. A cock-fight would be held for a festival of the temple, to sacrifice blood for the spirit. The Balinese believed TV was boring and did not let children watch too much, because it would impair learning. Students would use the Indonesian language, rather than Balinese, to avoid the racist implications. A celebration at Banjar Temple was to celebrate the new sanctuary. People brought out offering to sacrifice to the spirits, and a wayang wong performance. The villagers would kill pigs and goats to cook.

Extent and medium : Punch card