Meamuk-amukan, The Sacred Fire Ritual of Padang Bulia Village Bali
As Bali prepares for Nyepi, the Day of Silence, the island comes alive with unique purification ceremonies. One of the most captivating is Meamuk-amukan, a centuries-old fire ritual practiced in Padang Bulia Village, Sukasada District. This mystical tradition involves villagers engaging in a symbolic battle using burning bundles of dried coconut leaves. The ritual begins…