In Sesetan, a village on the island of Bali, a kissing festival known as Omed-Omedan is held every year. Believed to ward off bad luck in the upcoming year, the festival is held the day after Nyepi, a day of silence for Balinese Hindus which marks the Saka New Year. Omed-Omedan starts with teenagers gathering along the main road and say a brief prayer. Then let the kissing begin! Teens dance and kiss and generally have a good time, while other-age onlookers spray them with water.
No one is sure when Omed-Omedan began, its origins are lost to history. If you’ve heard a version, though, please add it to the post!
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