The Real Reason I Love Balinese Ceremonies | NaPodPoMo | Kagok Talk Ep 9
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Welcome back to the Kagok Talk Podcast. In this ninth episode, I discuss Balinese ceremonies—specifically, my experience attending my wife’s cousin’s wedding three days ago.
Beyond the religious rituals and traditions, Balinese ceremonies often function like family reunions. The entire extended family and various relatives gather, catching up and sharing laughter. Family members who haven’t seen each other for months—or even years—finally cross paths at these events.
Nowadays, everyone is incredibly busy with their own lives. Between work, immediate family, and other commitments, our time is stretched thin, making it rare for us to get together with our extended family. Balinese ceremonies, such as weddings, provide the perfect opportunity for us to reconnect with our broader family circle.
Often, gatherings like these make us realize just how quickly time flies. Suddenly, a niece or nephew is 22 years old, even though, in our memories, it feels like just yesterday they were still in elementary school.
When was the last time you got together with your extended family? Let me know in the comments section.
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The part about the nephew suddenly being 22 hit hard, in my head my cousins are still little kids lol. Answering your question: last big family gathering for me was a cousin's wedding too. Funny how weddings are pretty much the only thing that gets everyone in one room anymore.