Pasemaya a Hinduism-inspired Cultural Event
This
is the way how the students of the Faculty of Dharma Acharya of the
State Hindu Dharma Institute (IHDN) of Denpasar preserve the culture of
Bali. Various types of competitions are held by involving younger
generation ranging from the elementary, junior high, high
school/vocational school to college students. “The competition is an
effort to encourage young generation to remember and learn about the
culture of Bali as the Balinese character from the past,” said Dr. I
Nyoman Linggih, the Dean of the FDA amid the competition, Sunday (Apr.
12).Chairman of the Committee, I Wayan Erik Indrawan, said the contest lasting for three days presented the exhibition, art, religion and culture (Pasemaya). “As the student organization (Orkesmas), we are very concerned with Balinese culture so that we organize the event annually coupled with the anniversary of the Faculty of Dharma Acharya,” he explained.
The Pasemaya is held for three days namely on April 10-12. For this year, the competition includes the religious pop songwriting, ngelawar (Balinese delicacy preparation), mereraosan (proposing a girl), Balinese theater, short story writing and Balinese script writing on paper for elementary and junior high school across Bali. There are also Hinduism Olympic, Balinese storytelling and Balinese script writing on palm leaf for high school students. On the peak of the event was held the selection of the Dharma Acharya Faculty Students Beauty pageant.www.bali-travelnews.com
