People of Indonesia and Germany joined in the organization imitate Braya Balinese celebrate Galungan and Kuningan, Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cologne.
"The event was divided into two phases namely the Bali Hindu religious ceremony and then warm-hearted and performing arts of Bali," the Consul General Frankfurt, Damos Dumoli Agusman, in a press release received here on Monday.
About 700 people packed the museum's space and are mostly citizens of Germany.
In his speech, Chairman of the Committee for Celebration of Brass, I Made Sukasta Mindhoff, German citizen who has been a Hindu Bali, underlines the importance of continuity of tradition Galungan and Kuningan celebrations as part of Indonesian culture.
It also assessed the meaning of warning Galungan and Kuningan in accordance the teachings of Hinduism which commemorates the victory of Dharma (virtue) against adharma (evil).
This year's theme is "Einigkeit in der Vielfalt" or "Unity in Diversity."
Consul General of Indonesia in addition to delivering his speech congratulated the holiday to Bali's Hindus also feel amazed by the selection committee on the theme "Unity in Diversity" which is nothing but "Unity in Diversity", the philosophy of the latter tends to be forgotten.
"This philosophy is increasingly getting its practical significance in Europe considering the issue of integration of foreigners into the European community is being hotly debated in the region" Damos said.
This celebration is not only attended by people of Hindu religion but also by people from different religions uphold pluralism and even hundreds of Germans.
For that Damos considered that this celebration is not simply religious activities but also the contribution of Hindu-Balinese society in Germany in promoting the noble values of Indonesian culture in Germany.
What was demonstrated by the people of Indonesia at this celebration has mirrored the reality of life of the nation of Indonesia has been actively developing pluralism, multiculturalism and inter-religious dialogue and simultaneously demonstrate the success of Indonesia in the process of democratization.
This is in line with the vision and leadership of Indonesia as reflected through the initiative of Indonesia on the "Bali Bali Democracy Forum and the Interfaith Dialogue".
"Do not forget, it was only in Bali you can find love, at least such a message movie eat, pray and love the famous, therefore, immediately rushed to Bali to find love," Damos jokes being greeted with a roar of laughter of the audience .
In the event of cultural performances, has shown a number of dances such as Tari Rejang Dewa, Pendet, Old Mask Dance and Kecak Interactive.
Also shown Kompiang gamelan music, Gender Wayang and Flute Solo with his players the majority of Germans were brought coordination Studio Dance and Gamelan "Bali Puspa" in Cologne.
"This is the real meaning of integration" Damos said, pointing to the gamelan players are composed of various tribal nations.
Galungan and Kuningan celebrations by Braya Bali imitate the more lively and the friendship relations among people of Indonesia.
Tourism promotion and helped boost the image of Indonesia because Rauten-Joest Museum who helped support this event turned out to have a collection that is largely about Indonesia and has even made the main house as the interior of Toraja in the majestic lobby of the building.
Sources: oase.kompas.com
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