Mepandes VR: Revealing the Beauty of Balinese Tooth Cutting Ceremony through Virtual Reality Technology
It is undeniable that Balinese traditions and culture always hold rich stories and deep meanings. One of them is the Tooth Cutting Ceremony, a sacred procession that not only removes the top six teeth, but also removes the ugliness in human beings. However, how many of the younger generation truly understand the beauty and philosophy behind this ceremony? Let's explore the world of the Tooth Cutting Ceremony through an innovative lens, namely Virtual Reality (VR) technology presented by the Mepandes VR app.
The Tooth Cutting Ceremony, one of the traditions in Balinese Hinduism, contains deep meaning and is full of life values. However, many young people do not fully understand the upakara and uparengga associated with this procession. In an effort to spread understanding about the Tooth Cutting Ceremony, now comes the Mepandes VR application, an Android-based Virtual Reality (VR) technology innovation.
Main Menu Display
Hugging your body with the atmosphere of the Tooth Cutting Ceremony is now easier with Mepandes VR. Through captivating 3D visualization, this application invites you to feel as if you are in the middle of the ceremony, adorned by banten-banten, sacred buildings, and enchanting uperengga.
Virtual Reality View of Banten Tingkeb
The Gaze Interaction feature in Mepandes VR adds an interactive sensation, allowing you to communicate with objects or information with just a glance. Not only that, every detail of the object is explained through text and audio narration, ensuring you not only see, but also understand.
Gaze Interaction Display
Not only as a learning media, Mepandes VR is also an educational offering to enrich knowledge and appreciation of Balinese culture. With VR technology, tradition and culture can not only be seen, but also felt and understood in a deeper dimension.
In the context of education, this application can also be a solution to present learning materials that are more interactive and interesting. Along with the rapid development of technology, the integration of technology in education is an urgent need to create a smart and knowledgeable generation.
Virtual Reality Display of Upakara Mepandes
Mepandes VR is not just an app, but a representation of the effort to preserve and appreciate Bali's cultural heritage. With technology advancing, this kind of innovation is key in connecting the younger generation with their cultural roots. Let us together preserve and appreciate Balinese tradition and culture, and Mepandes VR is one of the innovative steps that can bring us closer to the beauty and wisdom of this noble tradition.
Source: "Virtual Reality Application Design Introduction Upakara And Uperengga Potong Gigi Based on Android", Kadek Kun Yulyka, Final Project of Information Technology Study Program, 2018.
