Royal Cremation Ceremony - Ubud, Bali

This video is of a Hindu Royal Cremation Ceremony in Ubud, Bali on February 13, 2017. The ceremony was for the sister-in-law of the King of Ubud.
It involved a 1 km procession with thousands of people down the main street of Ubud, from the palace to the main temple. Many local villagers took turns carrying the Cremation Bull along with a giant tower which held the body - each weighing 2-3 tons. Once at the temple the body was transferred from the tower to the bull, then set on fire.
Though it was a funeral procession, the Hindus consider it a joyous occasion, filled with dancing, chanting, and drumming. I feel fortunate to have witnessed this amazing cultural event.
Back in December 2016 my wife and I quit our jobs, packed everything up, and hit the road for 5 1/2 months. We travelled to New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. This was Day 74 of our journey.

[@Richard-tp1jp]

i think this hindu cremation off ubud bali is pure barbaric and not to my liking dont do more cremations richard

[@cindymaulden2226]

Terrible!!!!!!

[@taiam005]

cindy maulden, What exactly do you find terrible? Balinese cultural practices? Or perhaps you just don’t like my video editing.

[@kabirr3088]

The Persi Traveler no bro she’s talking about her life! And thoughts which by the way both are terrible! Cool up!