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        "id": 1581535,
        "msgid": "two-customary-villages-in-tabanan-prohibit-making-ogoh-ogoh-1772450226",
        "date": "2026-03-02 16:57:48",
        "title": "Two Customary Villages in Tabanan Prohibit Making Ogoh-Ogoh",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_BALI",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "Two customary villages in Tabanan Regency\u2014Nyatnyatan and Munduk Pakel\u2014maintain a long-standing prohibition on making or parading ogoh-ogoh, the iconic effigies traditionally created to mark Nyepi (Balinese New Year). According to village elders, the ban stems from the belief that ogoh-ogoh are sacred and integral to ceremonial practices, and because there is no established protocol for their final burning location (pralina). Despite the restrictions, both villages continue to observe other Nyepi preparations, including the Tawur Agung Kesanga ceremony.",
        "content": "<p>Most youth organisations in Bali have begun preparing ogoh-ogoh to\nwelcome Nyepi Day. However, two customary villages\u2014Desa Adat Nyatnyatan\nand Desa Adat Munduk Pakel, located in East Selemadeg District, Tabanan\nRegency\u2014maintain a prohibition against making or parading ogoh-ogoh\nduring the pengerupukan eve or the day before Nyepi. This ban has been\nin place since both customary villages were established.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a prohibition in Desa Nyatnyatan and Desa Adat Munduk Pakel\nthat does not permit the making of ogoh-ogoh. Even before I was born,\nthis rule already existed,\u201d said I Nengah Lendra, a community leader and\nformer village chief (bendesa adat) of Nyatnyatan, on Monday, 2 March\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>Lendra explained that village elders regard ogoh-ogoh as sacred\nbecause they are crafted in conjunction with similarly sanctified\nceremonies. Additionally, the final stage or location for burning the\nogoh-ogoh (pralina) at both villages remains uncertain to this day. As a\nresult, customary leaders and stakeholders in both villages have advised\nthe community against making ogoh-ogoh during the Nyepi celebration, and\nthis prohibition continues to be observed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to advise the youth to maintain the rules that have been\nin place. If violated, we fear there could be negative consequences. To\nthis day, the young people have steadfastly adhered to this rule,\u201d\nLendra added.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, other Nyepi preparations continue as scheduled,\nincluding the Tawur Agung Kesanga ceremony held one day before\nNyepi.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-customary-villages-in-tabanan-prohibit-making-ogoh-ogoh-1772450226",
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