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Mekotek Tradition
Balinese men carry long wooden sticks and take part in the Mekotek ritual in Munggu Village, Bali, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. Mekotek is a Balinese Hindu tradition held once every six months by the villagers of Munggu as a symbol of victory and is believed to ward off bad luck in the village. The tradition is unique to the village and is attended by all men carrying long wooden sticks around the village. They make a pyramid-like structure with the sticks, which is then repeatedly climbed by one of the participants at every street intersection. (Photo by Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11638084 |
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| Photographer | Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto |
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