Media Update (July 13, 2008)

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Today several ceremonies were held in conjunction with the Puri Agung Ubud Royal Cremation Ceremonies.

Nuntun Ceremony - photos here
Nuntun ceremony started from Puri Sentra where the family members prayed for the souls of the deceased. Then people walked to Jl. Suwetu and prayed and put offerings for the souls of the deceased.

Ngareka Kajang Ceremony - photos here
Ngareka Kajang ceremony makes several layers of blankets which has symbols on it. Every symbol has a meaning and is decorated with flowers and offerings. Next to the ceremony are the coffins that will be used for Royal Family at the Pelebon.

Ngening Ceremony - photos here
This ceremony is conducted where people extract holy water at Tjampuhan, an area located deep near the river. This holy water will be used to shower the royal family deceased symbolically.

Ngangkit Ceremony - photos here
Ngangkit ceremony is where the bodies of the deceased are taken out from the graves and cremated. This took place at Puri Sentra. After the cremation, family members gather to collect the dust and crush the remaining bones.


Media events and activities

Series of Ceremonies prior to the Royal Cremation Ceremony (Pelebon)
• Ngening ceremony at Tjampuhan area where holy extraction is taken from a spring. The holy water will be used to shower 68 remains of the deceased.
Sunday, July 13, 2008, 8:00 a.m. (Bali Time)
• A journey to pick up the mythical dragon-like creature Naga Banda.
Sunday, July, 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. (Bali Time)
Commencing at Puri Merajan Agung Peliatan
• Arrival of the Naga Banda at the home of the deceased who will be lifted to Sumanggen (the throne of the deceased before being taken to the cremation location)
Sunday, July 13, 2008, 5:00 p.m. (Bali Time)
Ending at Puri Agung, Ubud

Note: For the coverage of any events, please confirm to the Media Center beforehand to obtain access to ceremonial sites.

Other Information

Transportation
Shuttle buses to Ubud will be provided on a daily basis:
• July 12 – 14, 2008, 10.00 a.m. (Bali Time) from the Bali Tourism Board Office, Jln. Raya Puputan 41, Renon, Denpasar

Access to Ubud
• From July 12 to July 14, 2008, access to Ubud will be closed gradually except from the Kadewatan area
• On July 15, 2008, all access to Ubud will be completely closed for the whole day.
Media will be provided transportation, departing from Bali Tourism Board office at 7:30 a.m. (Bali Time)