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.

May 29, 2024 - 08:48
May 29, 2024 - 09:13
Mepandes VR: Revealing the Beauty of Balinese Tooth Cutting Ceremony through Virtual Reality Technology
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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.

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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.