Celebrate Nyepi Together with Mahalini, 10 Portraits of Rizky Febian Participating in Pengerupukan - Trying to Play Balinese Gamelan Until Arak Ogoh-ogoh

Rizky Febian celebrates the Holy Day of Nyepi New Year Saka 1946 in a special way with Mahalini in his lover's hometown, Bali.

In this occasion, the man affectionately called Ikky gained many new experiences by participating in the pengerupukan tradition.

According to Kemdikbud.go.id, pengerupukan is a tradition held before the Nyepi celebration. During this time, there will be many Ogoh-ogoh that symbolize the descent of evil elements onto the streets of Bali.

Rizky Febian, who is already familiar with the culture and arts of West Java, tried out the gamelan from the Island of the Gods, from kendang to reong Bali.

Not only that, Rizky Febian also had the opportunity to join the local youth in parading ogoh-ogoh with full support from Mahalini.

Although it was his first time participating in this tradition, Rizky Febian proved that he could keep up with the rhythm of the other paraders in carrying the large ogoh-ogoh.

Interestingly, Rizky Febian and Mahalini were caught being super lovey-dovey amidst the excitement of the Pengerupukan tradition celebrated by the Hindu community in Bali.

Mahalini gave a heart sign to Rizky Febian who was standing by carrying the ogoh-ogoh. This sweet gesture from Mahalini was also reciprocated with a similar heart sign from her lover.

Participating in the tradition together with Mahalini, who embraces different beliefs, certainly becomes an unforgettable new experience for Rizky Febian.

"Finally experiencing the pengerupukan and nyepi in Bali. Thank you honeyy @mahaliniraharja," expressed Rizky Febian in the caption of his Instagram post accompanied by the hashtags #culture and #tolerance.