A traditional Balinese ceremony at Berawa Beach, North Kuta, Badung, Bali, was disrupted by a coinciding fireworks party, sparking a clash of cultures that went viral on social media.
“Viral on Facebook, the yagnya mental dewata death ceremony at Berawa Beach coincided with a fireworks party held by businesses in the beach area. According to information, the local customary authorities have tried to communicate with the beach club management because there is still a muput procession by ida rsi, but they are not willing to postpone the fireworks party.
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This video was shared by hundreds of netizens on Facebook with various comments. Some understand, some criticize because they are considered not respecting Balinese tasks. What do you think?
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This case shows a video with a duration of 01.08 seconds showing a priest leading a ceremony and a number of people preparing for prayers. At the same time, there is a fireworks party from Finns Beach Club.
Confirmed via Instagram message, Finn’s Beach Club management also spoke up.
In a written statement, it said FINNS always respects Balinese customs and has more than 1,500 Balinese employees.
“FINNS management met with Banjar and local community representatives prior to the ceremony and offered to cancel or postpone the fireworks display that evening,” wrote a clarifying statement from Finn’s Beach Club management to regional media in Bali.
The Bali Regional Police Will Check The Situations
The Head of Bali Police Public Relations, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, has not been able to say much in response to the social media viral about the fireworks party at Finns Beach Club in the middle of a traditional Balinese ceremony. Local people complained about it because it was considered disrespectful to Balinese tasks.
Both parties, both the local banjar and traditional village and the beach club management, have their own excuses.
When confirmed that the Bali Police actually gave the permit, Kombes Pol Jansen still wanted to check the case first, regarding licensing and so on.
“We check first,” said Kombes Pol Jansen, as reported by Tribun Bali, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
