Resisting cultural erosion, one Balinese dance at a time


Spiritual endeavour: Ketut (centre) performing the Rejang Dewa at Geriana Kauh village in Karangasem. — AP

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering.

The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang Dewa, a sacred Balinese dance.

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