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Bali Fire Burials

Exploring the Balinese's liberation of the soul through fire and water

All around the world, people practice their own funerary customs and traditions. Some cultures practice air sacrifices, some practice cave burials – but people from Bali, Indonesia, combine religion and cremation in a ritual known as the fire burial. Through fire burial, … Continue reading

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Balinese Funeral Ceremony

Part one of Bali’s intricate end-of-life ceremonies

Bali, one of 33 provinces in Indonesia, is not only an exotic tourist destination but also home to the majority of Hindus in that country—92% to be precise.  Along with this factoid comes a wealth of cultural knowledge that details … Continue reading

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