Ogoh Ogoh Festival Bali

        Ogoh - ogoh is a form of sculpture in Balinese culture, which symbolizes the embodiment of Bhuta kala (giant). besides the form of a giant, ogoh ogoh usually made in the form of Gods, Dragon, elephants, pigs, angels, figures even famous figures such as footballer CR7 .., and some are taking the form of terrorism. it all depends on the creativity of the manufacturer .... 

Ogoh ogoh usually made of bamboo matting made in such a way, those who use a wire netting, and some are wearing steroform, depending on the maker.

 ogoh ogoh parade is usually held one day before Nyepi day is called the day of or the day tawur Kesanga pengerupukan, the goal is to drive the bhuta kala so as not to disturb the celebration of Nyepi next day, not infrequently ogoh -ogoh held the race, so it will increase passion and creativity in making and designing ogoh - ogoh itself.

In many aspects of the race ogoh ogoh ogoh ogoh are assessed so that they meet the criteria to become a champion, including the

1.  Ogoh Ogoh forms: Form ogoh ogoh must correspond to the original form of this type of ogoh ogoh made, in addition to the zoom also be interesting and visible life, this requires special expertise for the creators, so that not infrequently in the manufacture of the ogoh ogoh could spend up to tens millions of dollars
2. The theme of ogoh ogoh: in each staging ogoh ogoh, theme or story also plays an important role in determining whether or not the play good, this will also affect the judgment of the jury, usually the theme that is often used is about Ramayana and Maha Brata, but not infrequently there is the theme of corruption, and the incidence of other interesting events.
3. Compactness dancers and drummers: Dancers and musicians are also an important component in the race ogoh - ogoh, beautiful or not dance and percussion conformance with the accompanying very decisive in the race, even the dancers have been training for months before the race starts, as well as the drummers , they created a new art of percussion, a very energetic and able to captivate the jury.
4. Integrity of ogoh ogoh: This is the final assessment in the race, where after ogoh ogoh staged and paraded around the village jury will re-assess whether ogoh ogoh still intact existing or broken parts. will be seen here that the strength of the construction of ogoh ogoh

Before the parade is usually held the first race participants gather in the village square, after the opening ceremony and a new preliminary assessment will be paraded ogoh ogoh. My next show ogoh ogoh in my village when the race in 2011 and

 I also had uploaded his videos, but sorry I do not upload photos and videos when ogoh ogoh in traction, because I am also a dancer, so do not have time to take pictures, ^ _ ^