The Balinese marriage ceremony is no less complex. It is preceded by engagement of mepandik during which the couple falsely elope, and are supported by a group of accomplices, who protect the couple during their honeymoon. After three days, they are considered man and wife. The ploy is a serious one as the girl’s parents may be furious and refuse their blessing.
The wedding ceremony follows in a more formal manner. It emphasizes that one’s desires, while being exercised, should at the same time be kept under tight control. The climax of the wedding ritual, Maskapan, is meant to appease the earthly forces or buta sor, which are the origin of desires and temptation.
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