Sanghyang Memedi - The Mystical Rare Dance from Bali

Sanghyang Memedi - The Mystical Rare Dance from Bali

Sanghyang dance is one of the holy dance. Sanghyang Memedi is one kind of Sanghyang dance. Memedi is one of the Balinese ghosts. This dance is almost extinct because it’s less popular than other Sanghyang dance. This dance is very mystic & scary. Sanghyang Memedi was danced by the old man, and they use leaves and paddy. 

The Procession of Sanghyang Memedi Dance

The dance started from Pemangku (the Hindu religious leader) does a prayer, after that the men who dance Sanghyang Memedi will be a trance. They lost their control and follow the gamelan (Balinese music), they jump into the coconut leaves burned. They don’t feel hot. 

The function of this dance is to refuse reinforcements. It dance will be held if there are disaster strike the village. Usually, this dance will perform in the middle area of the temple. We can find it in Buleleng regency. I believe if you watch this dance you will be amazed.