New book on Bali to be launched

New book on Bali to be launched

JAKARTA (JP): The Puri Agung Gianyar will release a book
entitled Fire, A Balinese Journey of the Soul and the first
showing of a movie called Cycles of the God at the Gedung
Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 22.

This is the first major book that focuses on the most
important ritual to Balinese: the cremation of the dead, known as
Ngaben. The 200-page book, written by world renowned American
writer Leonard Leuras, will include magnificent photos and a
narration of complex events.

The movie Cycles of the Soul is the first major film that
comprises the most complete repertoire of Bali's rich and diverse
culture. The film portrays the tremendous wealth of the island's
multi-colored rites that accompanies a Balinese in the eternal
cycle of reincarnation. The one-hour film is directed by British
filmmaker Lorne Blair who is known for his world acclaimed movie
Ring of Fire.

The event will start at 7:00 p.m. (07)