Rejang Dewa Festival

Why in the news?

• Recently, Rejang Dewa Festival was organized in Bali, Indonesia.

Rejang Dewa Festival

• Rejang Dewa is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in Indonesia.
• This festival is a part of the 2-week-long 'Nugusaba Goreng', which is a festival to thank God for a good harvest.
• 'Nugusaba' means the gathering of gods and goddesses.
• Rejang dance is performed in this festival.

Rejang Dance

• Rejang means 'offering', that is, a dance performed to greet the gods who come to earth.
• This dance is also known as Nageramas, Simi or Sutri.
• Different forms of Rejang dance are performed during different rituals.
• This dance is performed only by girls who have not yet attained puberty.
• Such girls are called 'Wahyuni'.
• Wahyuni ​​and her friends play an important role during this festival. 

Indonesia:-

• It shares its border with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia
• Capital - Jakarta
• Official language - Indonesian
• Currency - Indonesian Rupiah