Title The great ceremony to straighten the world / written, directed & produced by Jann Pasler

Published Berkeley, CA : Berkeley Media, 1994

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Description 1 online resource (56 min.) Summary Caught between the seduction of prosperity and the threat of cultural disintegration, the people of Bali engage in ceremonies. Through them, the Balinese attempt to maintain balance with God, nature, and one another, and also to turn the recent prosperity from the booming tourist trade into a way of invigorating their culture. This insightful documentary depicts one of Bali's most important ceremonies, one not enacted for nearly 100 years. The ceremony addresses a modern world gone seriously out of balance; it is also meant to remind the Balinese of their history and to engage them in its re-enactment. The video captures highlights of the ceremony while Balinese of varying backgrounds comment on its religious, environmental, cultural, and political meaning. The video will stimulate discussion and analysis in courses in cultural anthropology, religion, Asian and Balinese studies, and ethnomusicology. It was produced by Jann Pasler, Prof. of Music, University of California, San Diego Notes Title from resource description page (viewed July 07, 2016) In English and Balinese Subject Rites and ceremonies -- Indonesia -- Bali Island Balinese (Indonesian people) -- Rites and ceremonies. Balinese (Indonesian people) -- Music Dance -- Indonesia -- Bali Island -- Religious aspects Music -- Indonesia -- Bali Island Balinese (Indonesian people) Balinese (Indonesian people) -- Rites and ceremonies. Dance -- Religious aspects. Manners and customs. Music. Religion and culture. Rites and ceremonies. SUBJECT Bali Island (Indonesia) -- Religion and culture Bali Island (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs Subject Indonesia -- Bali Island. Genre/Form Feature films. Documentary films. Music. Documentary films. Documentaires. Form Streaming video Author Pasler, Jann, film director, screenwriter, film producer, narrator, cinematographer. Rai, I Wayan, 1955- consultant, interviewee. Mantra, Ida Bagus, interviewee. Pageh, I Wayan, interviewee. Sudharta, Tjokorda Rai, interviewee.

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