Bali's Mekotek ritual endures in the village of Munggu
epa11643157 People carrying long wooden sticks take part in the Mekotek ritual in the village of Munggu in Bali, Indonesia, 05 October 2024. The Mekotek ritual is a Balinese Hindu tradition carried by the villagers of Munggu, as a symbol of victory and a spiritual attempt to ward off disasters. Held every six months, the tradition is followed by all men in the village who bring long sticks, used to form a pyramid that gets repeatedly climbed by the participants at every intersection during the procession. EPA/MADE NAGI
