Unesco Acknowledges Indonesian Kris As World Heritage

Denpasar, Bali, May 15 (Antara) -- The Indonesian kris has been acknowledged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a world heritage, Rector of the Hindu Dharma Indonesia Institute (IHDN) Professor Dr. I Nengah Duija said. The rector added that it has been given this recognition due to its high philosophical value. "The philosophic values include the embodiment of the strength of the superstructure (the universe), cosmological value and authoritative value," Duija stated here on Friday. Kris also has esthetic values of completing clothing, customs, culture and art, as well as high economic value. The Indonesian kris, including the one from Bali, has been acknowledged as a world heritage in terms of use in human activities, including as a hobby and in Hindu rituals. According to Duija, besides showing cultural excellence, kris is also a cultural symbol of human civilization on Earth that has been able to survive through the centuries. He added that kris also reflects a value of solidarity as it can be used across cultures and as a national souvenir. The recognition of a masterpiece of human civilization given by the UNESCO to the Indonesian kris has made it known to the world. Therefore, it requires conservation and maintenance. The Bali community upholds the meaning and sacred value of kris with a ritual known as Tumpek Landep Day, which is celebrated every 210 days. This is a sacred ritual that involves offerings for all types of sharp objects, including kris and other traditional weapons. This time, Tumpek Landep for the Hindus in Bali will be celebrated on Saturday, May 16. People will pray for safety to the manifestation of the God of Weapons in the form of iron, silver and gold. ***4*** (T.KR-LWA/INE) EDITED BY INE (H-YH) (T.SYS/B/BESSR/A/Yosep) 15-05-2015 21: