This short Baliprod Stories documentary follows a unique balinese tradition where Karangasem villagers fight with cactus like plants.
Producers: Omri Ben-Canaan, Josh Patil
Director/Producer: Alexandre Szuren
Camera/Editor: Apri Ipang Ksatria, Rico Surya
Production Coordinator: Prama Werdi
Subs: Marion Max
Perang Pandan at Tenganan village, East Bali, is an age-old tradition unique only to this well-preserved old Balinese village in the Karangasem regency.
Also referred to locally as mekare-kare and megeret pandan, Perang Pandan is a mass coming-of-age ritual, dedicated to the Hindu god of war and the sky, Indra.
It sees friendly duels between all male villagers, who bout each other armed with a small rattan shield in one hand and a tied packet of thorny ‘pandan’ leaves in the other.
The event is held annually, adhering to its own local calendar.
Love, LOVE your production of the skull bliss documentary. Everything about it is gorgeous!
Thanks so much for doing what you do.
Hi Abby, thank you, we are very happy you liked our film.
You might enjoy this one too. We shot it about a year ago: https://youtu.be/YyudieNSg48