Keris is also symbolically important for Balinese families although not all possess one. Like male dancers, grooms usually wear a keris across their backs during wedding ceremonies. In the now rare case of an absent groom at the marriage ceremony, due to unresolved clan differences, a bride is married to a keris as a representation of the groom. Some people also collect keris for a hobby. A group of keris collectors whose members come from Java and Bali often hold keris exhibitions and seminars in Denpasar. The modern-day interpretation of keris in both day-to-day life as well as Balinese tradition makes the ritual of Tumpek Landep highly anticipated. The ceremony aims not only to honor the Lord of Heirlooms and to revitalize the magical powers of the metallic tools, but also symbolizes the sharpening of the owner's heart and mind.
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