The Tradition of Kissing Mass in Bali

The tradition of kissing Mass in Bali Omed-Omedan, dozens of young people kiss each other in event-omedan omed as part of the tradition to welcome the celebration of Nyepi Saka New Year 1932 in Bali.
This unique tradition is packed in the show titled Sesetan Omed-omedan Heritage Festival 2010 which was held in Banjar Kaja Sesetan South Denpasar District.
According to committee chairman I Putu Wiranata Jaya, this activity was intended to preserve the value of art and culture as well as to foster togetherness. “This activity has a sacred value because it is associated Susuhunan at Pura Banjar he said.

Local residents held a hereditary tradition that fell the day after Nyepi or Ngembak Geni. (Previously brushing my teeth) In this event the young people marched and spun round (I’m definitely ahead). They were asked to choose who preferred (i am usually select the nodes)
Among them later developed when meeting each other’s arms for a moment but then had to let go again. Not infrequently since late preformance event they are reluctant to let go of hugs and kisses. Therefore should be withdrawn youths other that resulted in tensile pull. This is the height and attractiveness of that tradition.

For those who are not Balinese, would be surprised to see the “tradition” is. what does not, a man and women were forced to kiss in front of audiences. Here are excerpts of the statement Karts Banjar:
Head of Adat Banjar, Wayan Sunarya telling, tradition was omed omedan ancestral traditions that have been made since the Dutch colonial era. Originally a mass kissing ritual was conducted at Puri Oka.
Puri Oka is a small kingdom in the Dutch colonial era. The story, at one point said to the king of Puri Oka experiencing ill. The king had tried treatment to the various physicians, but not go away.
On Nyepi Day, the community held a game Puri Oka omed omedan. I was so enthusiastic, the atmosphere is so noisy due to the show the young couple embraced each other. King, who was ill was furious.
With staggered king out and see people who are arm-hugging. Oddly see the hot scene, suddenly the king no longer feel the pain.

Miraculously after the king returned to normal health. The king then issued a decree for omed omedan be held each day of Nyepi. But the Dutch government then colonize sultry with the ceremony. The Netherlands also banned the ritual young couple games.
Custom-abiding citizens ignored the ban on the Netherlands and still hold omed omedan. But suddenly there are two big pigs fighting in a place usually held omed omedan.
“Ultimately the king and the people ask for directions to the ancestors. After that omed omedan held back but the day after Nyepi, “said Wayan Sunarya told reporters.