Pilgrimage Before Screening at the Cinema, Tutuge Film Team Holds a Nyawang Ceremony at the Shooting Location

Kapanlagi.com - Welcoming the premiere in cinemas, the Tutuge film crew returned to the island of Dewata, Bali. Their arrival at the shooting location was marked by holding an upara nyawang ceremony or expressing gratitude for the completion of the production process. Tutuge, directed by Virlanwana Langgong, highlights local wisdom in Bali. The plan is for Tutuge to premiere in cinemas on April 14.

"This nyawang ceremony is our way of preserving the cultural values that are the main message of the Tutuge film," said Tutuge director Virlanwana Langgong in Bali on Thursday (7/4/2022).

"So the team's return to Bali is a form of reminiscing before the film is shown in cinemas," added Virlan.

1. Simple Ceremony

This simple ceremony was held at Puri Agung Peliatan, Ubud Village, Gianyar Regency, Bali on Thursday (7/4/2022). The ceremony was led by N Suendra, who is both a pemangku and also plays a role in the Tutuge film. Of course, this is a ritual that is commonly practiced in Bali.

"This ceremony procession is to express gratitude for running smoothly and successfully," said executive producer Tommy Indratama.

2. Apologizing

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Then, Tommy Indratama also stated that their arrival was also an apology for intentional or unintentional mistakes during the filming process.

"We also realize that there were mistakes and shortcomings during the filming process, so with this ceremony, we hope to be forgiven for all unintentional mistakes," he said.

3. Starring Rania Putri

Tutuge film stars Rania Putri Sari as the main character who portrays Ameera Janus. Rania has previously starred in Surat Cinta Untuk Kartini, Anak Garuda, Bumi Itu Bulat and Namamu Kata Pertamaku.

In addition to Rania Putri, there are also several famous actors and actresses involved in the Tutuge film. They are Imelda Therrine, Rizky Hanggono, Ismi Melinda, and Givina. What is more special, in addition to national filmmakers, this film also invites cast members from Bali, namely Langlang Buana, Komang Suendra, Nina Tutachi, and Made Devi Ranita Ningtara.

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