

Getting the Bali Lush Penjor ready for Galungan
This coming Wednesday, September 7, 2016 is Galungan; the day when the Balinese celebrate the triumph of dharma over adharma; good over evil. It is the most important religious ceremony in the Balinese Hindu calendar. In preparation our newest member of staff, Putu (in blue) showed us how to make the 'Girl' that will hang from the tip of our Penjor. A Penjor is long bamboo pole from which decorations and offerings are hung. The pole itself represents Mount Agung, the most sac