Bali festive for Galungan

Bali festive for Galungan

DENPASAR, Bali: Denpasar and most other towns and villages in
predominantly Hindu Bali turned festive yesterday as people
marked Galungan, the day of victory of good over evil.

Decorated bamboo lined most streets and in front of people's
houses. Balinese of all ages, donning traditional Balinese
costumes, visited temples and other holy places to pray and bring
offerings, Antara reported.

On the eve of Galungan, people slaughter pigs for offerings.
Today, it is family day where people visit and forgive one
another.

Hindu Balinese celebrate Galungan every 210 days to renew
their convictions of the virtue of good deeds.

Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka said the message of Galungan was
that life was an endless struggle, requiring one to be active and
creative in developing oneself, the community and the state for a
better tomorrow, Antara said.