Palebon day of Ida Pedanda Gede Dwija Ngenjung

Originally scheduled for August 2021, the Palebon ceremony honoring Ida Pedanda Gede Dwija Ngenjung has been rescheduled for October 8, 2021. This event is a significant cultural and spiritual occasion, and as such, preparations are in full swing.

In the Sanur Kaja area, traffic flow has been redirected to facilitate the rituals surrounding this important event. For instance, the road from Jalan Hang Tuah to Sanur Beach is now limited due to a barricade. Additionally, a barrier has been erected from Jalan Hang Tuah to Renon to minimize the number of vehicles passing through the area. The local community of Sanur Kaja Traditional Village is diligently preparing for the ceremonial activities. I Gusti Ngurah Bagus, the head of the Pecalang Traditional Village of Sanur Kaja, has reported that traffic control measures are already in place, particularly at the KFC Sanur intersection and the fork in front of Gria Gede Keniten, Sanur.

Local authorities, including personnel from the South Denpasar Police and the Denpasar Transportation Department, are actively managing the traffic flow. “Today, we are setting up the oxen, an essential part of the palebon ceremony,” explains I Gusti Ngurah Bagus. “Because the palebon is a sizable event, we must restrict half of Hang Tuah Street for the proceedings.” He emphasizes the importance of public cooperation and urges both residents and motorists to understand the ongoing traffic diversions.

As preparations intensify, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus expresses hope that everything will run smoothly for the ceremony. Ida Pedanda Gede Dwija Ngenjung, who passed away on Purnama Kadasa, March 28, 2021, is a revered figure. Besides being a spiritual leader, he played a crucial role in promoting tourism in the Sanur Kaja Traditional Village by establishing the Hotel Santrian Beach Cottages in 1972. Born in 1934, he embraced his spiritual duties fully, making significant contributions to the cultural landscape of the area.

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