MAKEPUNG: THE STORY OF A BALINESE BUFFALO RACER
BALI: Real Balinese healers continue to use the ancient knowledge of their ancestors to treat people without expecting anything in return.
I Gusti Mangku Sumantra is a traditional healer from the Gianyar region of Bali who has been healing people since the 1970s when his father passed away.
Bali has a long tradition of Bali Usada, also known as Balinese traditional healing. This practice uses natural herbs and spices, holistic therapies and ancient wisdom to cure physical and mental illness.
The Balinese live equally in two worlds: the seen or conscious world called sekala, and the unseen or psychic world, called niskala. In traditional Balinese healing, both of these elements are addressed in order to truly heal an ill patient.
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Story
The fearless buffalo racers of West Bali preserve their unique tradition by passing it down to the next generation.
In Jembrana, West Bali, the tradition of buffalo racing known as Makepung is a sporting contest unlike any other.
For jockeys, it’s more than a race, it's a way to connect with one’s ancestors, gain respect from the community, and to pass on culture to the next generation.
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MAKEPUNG (2022)
a Marko Randelovic film
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