Young Balinese girls preserve traditional Rejang Dewa festival

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Ngusaba Goreng is a two-week thanksgiving festival celebrating a bountiful harvest. Rejang Dewa is a sacred dance performed as part of the festival.
Ngusaba translates to a gathering of the gods and goddesses.

Rejang Dance:

The Rejang Dance is a sacred Balinese dance performed as part of temple ceremonies in Bali, Indonesia. It is integral to Balinese Hindu rituals.
There are various forms of rejang performed during different occasions and rituals in Bali.
Rejang Dewa and Rejang Pucuk are reserved only for girls who have not yet attained puberty.
According to Balinese tradition, young girls who have not reached puberty are considered pure and suitable for offering dances to the gods.

About Bali:

Bali is an Indonesian island located in Southeast Asia, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
It lies between Java to the west and Lombok to the east.
Bali is famous for its unique culture, blending Hinduism with traditional animist beliefs.