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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Fruits in Balinese

Balinese people have a native language, Basa Bali. It has multiple levels, the 2 most significant, kasar (rough Balinese) and alus (high Balinese). Words here are in Kasar, italic words are alus.
Here are some names of fruits in Basa Bali :
Avocado - Apokat
Starfruit - Belimbing
Banana - Biu / Pisang
Durian - Duren
Papaya - Gedang
Pomelo - Juuk Bali
Mandarin Orange - Juuk Semaga
Lychee - Leci
Pineapple - Manas
Mangosteen - Manggis
Passion Fruit - Markisa
Jackfruit - Nangka
Rambutan - Nyambu
Cashew Nut - Nyambu Mente
Coconut - Nyuh / Kelapa

for Balinese peoples fruits is importance part in their daily life because apart for foods, fruits also for offering on the occasion of temple ceremony. The fuits arrange and decorated to make balinese offering called soda or gebogan.

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