Thousands of domestic and international tourists, along with local residents, enthusiastically watched the Ogoh-ogoh parade in Tuban Customary Village, Badung Regency, Bali, on Sunday night. Since the afternoon, the areas of Jalan Raya Tuban and Patung Satria Gatot Kaca were filled with visitors eagerly awaiting the event, which was held to celebrate the Day of Nyepi. This Ogoh-ogoh parade aimed to accommodate the creativity of the youth in Tuban Customary Village and strengthen the bonds of friendship among the youth and local residents.
Despite heavy rain and strong winds, the Ogoh-ogoh parade was held with great enthusiasm. I Gusti Agung Made Winuntara, the Kelihan Yowana of Tuban Customary Village, explained that the parade featured 10 Ogoh-ogoh, including eight carried by children and two by adults. The parade also showcased dance fragments and traditional gamelan music, Baleganjur, to accompany the Ogoh-ogoh performances.
In addition to being a platform for showcasing cultural arts, this Ogoh-ogoh parade aimed to promote tourism in the Tuban area. It is hoped that events like this will attract more international tourists and support the development of Bali’s tourism industry. I Gusti Agung Made Winuntara expressed his hope that such events will continue to introduce Balinese culture to the world.
A Japanese tourist named Shinji, who witnessed the Ogoh-ogoh parade for the first time, shared his excitement and admiration. He was deeply impressed by the energy of the children and youth participating in the parade. Shinji expressed his hope to return to Bali next year to see the same event, if possible.
Source :antaranews.com
