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Aesthetic Transformations of Ogoh-Ogoh: From Conventional Giant Figures to Hybrid Myth–Popular Culture Characters Suardana, I Wayan; Laba, I Nyoman; Jamnongsarn, Surasak
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 15 No. 3 (2025): Identity in Contemporary Bali
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2025.v15.i03.p05

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Thousands of Ogoh-Ogoh (towering giant effigies) are paraded across Bali to welcome the arrival of the Saka New Year (Nyepi Day), which falls every March or April. This article examines the evolving aesthetics of these processions, tracing their shift from ritualistic giant figures meant to repel the destructive power of bhuta kala to contemporary hybrid mythic–popular forms that incorporate global pop-cultural icons and local socio-political characters. Employing qualitative methods such as visual ethnography, observation, and semiotic analysis, this study explores Ogoh-Ogoh production across Bali, where creative experimentation is especially vibrant. The findings reveal a significant aesthetic transformation driven by environmental regulations, competitive youth creativity, and the changing visual preferences of younger generations. Material innovations, including the use of LED lighting, have further intensified a performative orientation emphasizing spectacle and technical sophistication. Despite these shifts, ritual continuity endures, demonstrating that ogoh-ogoh remains a living, adaptive tradition in contemporary Balinese society.
Towards a Strategic Internship Ecosystem: Collaboration-Based Internship Model for Bali’s Tourism Education Bangun Mulia, Victor; Syamsul Alam Paturusi; I Wayan Suardana; I Nyoman Sukma Arida
Jurnal Internasional Riset Bisnis Pariwisata Vol 4 No 2 (2025): International Journal of Tourism Business Research (INTOUR)
Publisher : Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/intour.v4i2.2678

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The research aimed at developing new structured internship model for tourism vocational schools in Bali as the current internship was lacking organized internship journey due to the absence of structured training plan. This was qualitative research in which data were collected through interviews with 21 informants from hospitality industries in Badung Regency and three representative of tourism vocational schools in Bai. Data were analyzed qualitatively as well. The research developed a New Internship Model consisting of eight stages; partnership, students pre- assessment, pre-placement, initiation, working, monitoring, termination, and feedback & evaluation. The model is a refinement of Kisser (2011) model which is only focused on five stages. Through structured stages, from preparation to final evaluation, this model helps students gain practical experience tailored to the needs of the tourism industry.
Aesthetic Transformations of Ogoh-Ogoh: From Conventional Giant Figures to Hybrid Myth–Popular Culture Characters Suardana, I Wayan; Laba, I Nyoman; Jamnongsarn, Surasak
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 15 No. 3 (2025): Identity in Contemporary Bali
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2025.v15.i03.p05

Abstract

Thousands of Ogoh-Ogoh (towering giant effigies) are paraded across Bali to welcome the arrival of the Saka New Year (Nyepi Day), which falls every March or April. This article examines the evolving aesthetics of these processions, tracing their shift from ritualistic giant figures meant to repel the destructive power of bhuta kala to contemporary hybrid mythic–popular forms that incorporate global pop-cultural icons and local socio-political characters. Employing qualitative methods such as visual ethnography, observation, and semiotic analysis, this study explores Ogoh-Ogoh production across Bali, where creative experimentation is especially vibrant. The findings reveal a significant aesthetic transformation driven by environmental regulations, competitive youth creativity, and the changing visual preferences of younger generations. Material innovations, including the use of LED lighting, have further intensified a performative orientation emphasizing spectacle and technical sophistication. Despite these shifts, ritual continuity endures, demonstrating that ogoh-ogoh remains a living, adaptive tradition in contemporary Balinese society.
Co-Authors Abdul Manan Achjar, Komang Ayu Henny Adirinata, I Komang Pasek Agus Sri Lestari Amrulloh, Muhammad Faqih Anak Agung Gde Bagus Udayana Andi Isma Lestari Amin, Andi Isma Ardika, I Gusti Ngurah Putu Ari Yuniastuti Aribaten, Ni Nengah Zinnia Arimbawa, I Gede Artayani, Ida Ayu Gede Asyauqi Ilham Perdana, Asyauqi Ilham Ayu Harini, I Gusti Bambang Sumiarto Bangun Mulia, Victor Bq Nurlita Anugrah BUDI SETIADI DARYONO Budi Setiadi Dayono Chandra Yowani D. A. Widiasih Denny Widaya Lukman Devi Dwi Jayanti Dewa Gede Agung Widyadnyana Dewa Putu Oka Prasiasa Dewi, Ni Nyoman Astika Dewi, Ni Putu Diah Trisna Dewintasari, Ni Nyoman Paramitha Dwi Lestari Dyah Ayu Widiasih Dyah Ayu Widiasih Dyah Ayu Widiasih Eka Putri Suryantari Emmanuella Felice’anna Dije Karisoh Febri Diana Putri, Ni Putu Febrianti, Andri Nurdiana Franciska, Juliana Gama, I Ketut Gama, Ketut Gede Ngurah, I Gusti Ketut Gejir, I Nyoman Gusti Ayu Marhaeni Hana Kristal Alamanda Septiara Harini, I Gusti Ayu Hartati, Ni Nyoman Henny Achjar, Komang Ayu Hikam, Ahdan Sayid I Dewa Made Sukrama I G. Wijana I Gede Gian Saputra, I Gede I Gusti Agung Ayu Suartini I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan I Gusti Putu Bagus Sasrawan Mananda I Ketut Adi Sugita I Ketut Mangku Budiasa I Ketut Muka I Ketut Suada I Ketut Suardana I Ketut Suatha I Komang Gede Wiryawan I Made Adikampana, I Made I Made Kardena I Made Mertanadi I Made Sukada I Made Sukarja I Made Walesa Putra I Nengah Kerta Besung I Nengah Sujaya I Nengah Wirakesuma, I Nengah I Nyoman Ariana I Nyoman Suarsana I Nyoman Sudiarta I Nyoman Sukma Arida I Nyoman, suardina I Putu Sampurna I Putu Sudiarta I Wayan Adnyana I Wayan Mustika I Wayan Seriyoga Parta I. H. U Utama Ida Bagus Ngurah Swacita Iga Prassetyo Adji, Iga Prassetyo INDAYATI LANYA Iwan Harjono Utama Karuni, Ni Kadek Khamid Yusuf Baehaqi, Khamid Yusuf Komang Januartha Putra Pinatih Kondra, I Wayan Korbinianus Feribertus Rinca Kumalasari, Ni Putu Putri Kusumajaya, Anak Agung Ngurah Laba, I Nyoman MAS DJOKO RUDYANTO Meitisrilatifatulain Fitriadewi Mariana Michael Haryadi Wibowo Mita Ekamelinda Mochamad Choirul Hadi Ngurah, I Gusti Ketut Gede Ngurah, IGK Gede Ni Kadek Ari Divania Widia Artha Ni Kadek Lyming Lestari Ni Ketut Suwiti Ni Luh Sustiawati Ni Luh Watiniasih Ni Made Ariani Ni Made Ayu Aryati Dinarini Ni Made Ruastiti Ni Putu Ratna Sari Nur Habibah Nuria Fitrianti Putri Nyoman Dewi Pebryani NYOMAN SEMADI ANTARA Oktivia Chandra Mustika, Oktivia Chandra P. Sampurna Padmi, Luh Sri Anggayoni Julia Piartrini, Saroyeni Pitriyantini, Putu Eka Prabhadewi, Ni Putu Sriarta Pramesti, Kadek Diah Pratiwi, Ida Ayu Windhari Kusuma Putra, I Kadek Aldi Margareta Perdana Putu Agus Wikanatha Sagita Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih Putu Cahaya Semesta Putu Januari Ratna Apsari Putri R Susanti Raharjo, Anis Rahmasari, Ni Nyoman Putri Asri Rasdianah Rasdianah Remawa, Anak Agung Gede Rai Reny Navtalia Sinlae Rian Ka Praja Ribek, Nyoman Richard Christian Daud Ruspawan, Dewa Made Ruta, I Made Satriawati, Ni Nyoman Ayu Siti Helmyati Sri Anggreni Lindawati Sri Wahyuni Suarya Putra, I Nyoman Agus Sudiantara, I Ketut Sudiantara, Ketut Suharsono, Hamong Sukoco, Hendro Sunatha Putra, Agus Surasak Jamnongsarn, Surasak Surya, I Kadek Adi Syamsul Alam Paturusi Tjokorda Sari Nindhia Totton, Mary Louise Victor Bangun Mulia Wahyu Hananto, Wahyu Wayan Tunas Artama Wayan Tunas Artama Widya Asmara Wilantari, Ni Nyoman Ayu Wulandari, Andi Dewi Wulandari, Kadek Dina Yan Ramona Yuli Darmawan, Yuli Yunita Sri Hastuti, Yunita Sri