DIAMOND WARS

~ diamond war ~

is the one of unique wars. away from victims, bloodshed, grenades, damage, and destruction. this war is cultivated by Adat Kapal villagers, Bedung district, province of Bali.
this custom has been going on since the 13th century BC. local people believe, these custom can keep them away from the drought. this tradition carried out in the frame work of gratitude to Sang Hyang Widhi for their crops.

 

Adat Kapal villagers, Bedung district, province of Bali

diamond war

this ritual begins with the ritual prayer in the local temple. at that ceremony, chairman invoke the safety of the citizen of this diamond war. this war is divided into two major groups. they were given diamonds to shoot throw into the opposite direction, for 30 minutes. and once a year, the village is doing the same ritual.this tradition is often called Aci Rah Pengangon by the local society.