Omed-omedan

Omed-omedan, also known as "The Kissing Ritual", is a ceremony that is held by the young people of Banjar Kaja Sesetan, Denpasar, Bali. Omed-omedan is held on the day of ngembak geni (a day after Nyepi) to celebrate the Saka new year. The name is derived from the Balinese language and means pull-pull.

The ceremony is performed to make friendships and maintain people's harmony and solidarity. This ceremony also became a meeting place for singles. Many couples have met through this tradition.

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