Photo: ISI BALI presents ayahan at Pura Agung Besakih, Thursday (April 2).
The Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) offered ayahan at Pura Agung Besakih as part of the Karya Ida Bhatara Turun Kabeh ceremony, which coincided with Purnama Kadasa on Thursday (April 2).
The ayahan featured a range of Balinese sacred performing arts, presented solemnly by students, lecturers, and administrative staff of ISI BALI. The performances included Rejang Dewa, Baris Gede, Topeng, Wayang Gedog, and Tabuh Gong Gede.
This activity constitutes one of the implementations of the Bali Citta Pradesa program, particularly within the framework of the Actualization of Learning in Sacred Spaces. Through this program, ISI BALI promotes a learning process that extends beyond the classroom, engaging directly with the spiritual and cultural life of the Balinese community.
Photo: ISI BALI presents ayahan at Pura Agung Besakih, Thursday (April 2).
Within this context, the ayahan at Pura Agung Besakih serves as a platform for the ISI BALI academic community to understand, internalize, and practice the values of Balinese sacred arts in accordance with their functions, ethics, and cultural contexts. Thus, students are not only equipped with technical artistic skills but also gain insight into the religious and philosophical dimensions inherent in each performance.
The participation of ISI BALI’s academic community in the ceremony also reflects the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, particularly in the domain of community service, while reaffirming the institution’s commitment to preserving and sustaining Bali’s noble cultural heritage. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
