Grinding Teeth: The Wild Indonesian Coming Of Age Ritual

[@dinarjacobson9303]

the way how she talked, she is a modern Balinese girl but still traditional and very intelligent.

[@21.niputuamandaputri51]

Yeah I think so

[@ridayuliani8032]

She is kinda part of royal family i guess, i can say it cause her relatives name as "anak agung ayu" which is like a title for noble in Bali as far as i know

[@ailurophilesless]

Balinese still uphold their traditional culture highly even when they're living a modern life

[@decay4387]

Welp until she talked about her zodiac sign

[@richarddawkins4607]

islam destroyed all indonesian culture, to be replaced with desert culture.

[@tuanmarco]

she's effortlessly beautiful and I like her personality. She sounds like a baddest best friend in my head lool

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

she's a balinese baddie

[@smr3232]

She clearly has a face full of make up and a wig on lol it took 3 people to get her ready, I wouldn't consider that effortless

[@OhLatte]

Sonia Romero fr dude they caked her face with makeup 😂 that’s not “effortless beauty”

[@sunitamoktan624]

@@OhLatte you guys have so much problem with makeup literally

[@clairehobson1323]

@@smr3232 she has beautiful facial features, you can clearly see that

[@bobhoskins9595]

Did this family win the genetic lottery or what? Such a high percentage of Indonesian women have such stunning faces.

[@mjonji1281]

Youre just looking at the beauts. Lots of women are average at best

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

@@bobhoskins9595 I'm sad that you judge other religions. Everyone is different and no religion is better than the other.

[@chawrakaxom559]

@@bobhoskins9595 but they are Balinese so probably Hindu

[@lovethyenemy435]

Make up is a powerful thing

[@salmaoct]

@@bobhoskins9595 I'm an Indonesian Muslim and we don't have problem here. We do respect each other tho. I have friends from any religion too. So watch your words

[@paulinejo]

When I was getting my permanent retainers fixed, the dentist said that he'd have to file down my one canine so that my teeth would align and close properly. I guess I'm half an adult then

[@lauragraves4342]

Well that means the other half of you can stay young forever!!! You're so lucky.

[@Aima952]

My dentist told me that I could spend 3 years in full on head gear braces or have my canine teeth removed (my adult teeth grew in positioned like vampire fangs) - needless to say, I no longer have canines. Would I count as an adult?

[@lauragraves4342]

@@Aima952 if you pay your taxes, my dear, lol. No you'll stay young forever you lucky you.

[@Taniacanseeya]

“So you have to watch out for the haters when you’re shining.” No truer words.

[@caerulea0]

What a stunning portrait of a modern young Balinese woman and her experiences of these very ancient traditions, I enjoyed her refreshing and light-hearted take on this process.

[@katiempojer]

caerulea0 me too very unique and beautiful traddidtion

[@richarddawkins4607]

islam destroyed all indonesian culture, to be replaced with desert culture.

[@bayuabdurrosyid4456]

@@richarddawkins4607 there is no original Indonesian culture in the first place. Indonesia have come through a lot of culture assimilation. Balinese Hindu and Buddhist culture were brought by indian through merchant and so was islam. Westerner are the only one who destroy Indonesian culture through hundreds years of slavery and occupation. Study a proper history first before you speak

[@Moreno.Andrew]

Videos like this are the reason why I stay up till 3 am, dope video

[@elbelmo6739]

lmao me too xd

[@naftalyputrii]

True lol😂

[@minimaldreams4563]

lol me too

[@elbelmo6739]

But gorgeous women out there in these area´s c:

[@hayleypratt386]

me actually watching this at 3am

[@Bishoujo8]

Her: "I'm a virgo and we don't like attention." Also her: does documentary 🤣

[@shimmershine6902]

MuSIKtrawler Yup, sounds like a typical Virgo to me!

[@frogtime5963]

as a virgo i confirm

[@thynisia396]

Lmao maybe she's a fire moon

[@lunarkaia3964]

Sa Sha Me, Ah Sha You as a Virgo with an Aires moon, can confirm

[@thynisia396]

@@lunarkaia3964 😂😂❤

[@sally3024-h4c]

Wow all the women in the family are gorgeous Edit: 19,000 wow thank you

[@sally3024-h4c]

@Tilly Too lol😂

[@rebeccaelliott4261]

I know right???

[@ishihayahajimagumpara9266]

@Tilly Too yep that's true my mom is indonesjan and when I visted my relative side on her. Boys are different story.

[@PoeticSonic]

@Tilly Too probably from one of them said is the plastic surgery + makeup.....

[@leonoreantonia]

Yesss omg ikr 😍

[@katiekawaii]

This is one of those videos that makes you realize, "wow, we are all so different, but we are all *so much* the same." Really great video. Thank you.

[@purplehearts144]

I saw you on a hyolyn video

[@CrystalSmith-uk6hd]

@Black Hatred essentially it's all about coming of age. Each culture has one and usually attributed to making our families proud. Here they chip bits of teeth away but it's the same as a Quinceañera or Bat Mitzvah just with less bone than before

[@shaelovebeyonce144]

I don't see it

[@kennie39]

yeah, i totally felt the "we have to take photos or else it didn't happen" comment

[@starboushe]

She’s such a beautiful girl.

[@PHlophe]

guapisima

[@kzdwt9969]

I was literally about to comment this and then i saw this

[@rosst978]

and ur ugly

[@fran3982]

@@rosst978 So you get paid for being an asshole? is that it?

[@brownapricots6962]

I thought the same. I thought she was so pretty lmao but I don’t know how I feel about the ritual.. not a strong opinion but was interesting to learn about it.

[@Lucy-fn9rj]

this video really captures the fact that old traditions and the modern world don’t have to conflict with each other. it’s something a lot of us don’t think about or realize

[@36_wayanvickydarishputra10]

Yeah, sometimes its good to think "just do it".

[@daze.d5462]

Yes if these traditions are non-invasive.

[@princet1492]

Depends if they are forced onto people, if someone themselves as an adult chooses to do these then alright. But if it’s something that’s forced onto a child then that’s wrong.

[@marimarmancia4405]

Its like being at the dentist and having like 30 people watch you get your teeth cleaned

[@JeantheSecond]

And getting really dressed up for the dentist.

[@watchingkungfupanda2291]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xo7499]

getting teeth cleaned? this is more than a teeth cleaning. this is unecessary torture

[@marimarmancia4405]

@@xo7499 i think that's a bit too much to say its torture, all they did was sand down her teeth it doesn't hurt lol

[@xo7499]

@@marimarmancia4405 u find it necessary to do? her teeth will be sensitive from now on andnthey will wear out faster

[@westwardpomonagyrl4358]

Don’t close your eyes,have to watch the haters while you shinin’. I heard that!!

[@Twelfie12]

I'm your 1000th like

[@elliume]

When she said "I'm a virgo" I could only think of jenna marbles😂

[@kijoh7474]

lmaoo i thought of when jenna marbles said "i'm a virgo it has to be perfect"

[@noraayumustari1274]

PLL fans here tooooo

[@lucylink1656]

E Qui same

[@MisunderstoodChild2001]

I think of Michael Jackson

[@ravenrunaway]

AHAHAHAHA RIGHT SAME

[@zoeykillah]

"They warned me not to smile" doesn't stop smiling lololol

[@raijonakahara6948]

"Do you feel like an adult now?" "I dont know, I'll get back to you. Who knows" QUEEN OF MOODS

[@gialopez1699]

God it's cringe when people say mood

[@raijonakahara6948]

@@gialopez1699 mood

[@pandacherry8288]

@@gialopez1699 mood

[@summerelle_8547]

Gia Lopez phat mood

[@alisondelany3782]

@@gialopez1699 mood

[@misse4503]

I wanna see a before and after picture of the teeth. How did the teeth structure change?

[@maggiee639]

Endieer Star I know right? It doesn’t seem like they take too much off

[@nancyelizabeth2325]

It just seems as though they lined her canines up with all of her front teeth for a more straighter look.

[@thebestlutari]

You can Google it

[@amanda-si6zn]

It just looks a lot more straight. Instead of the canines sticking out, they're pretty much perfectly aligned with the other teeth. I don't think you can take too much off before you'd hit the root of the teeth and that'd hurt

[@fijfdjdjdjddjmemem736]

Amanda, google the anatomy of a tooth please there is enamel getting irreversibly removed and dentin exposed potentially 😬

[@sapphirexwind]

It's ok girl, even us over 30 don't know if we are adults.

[@Kochou00]

Nothing more true than this 🤣

[@tokyonobara]

almost 30 and i feel like a kid really

[@ghostcookies2109]

dammit i don't want to ruin the 666 likes lmao

[@susielo5966]

Kind of weird how we are physically young for such a short time but are physically old throughout the rest of our lives...mentally we stay the same.

[@mantaraysalright]

This seems like this is one of those things that feels silly when you’re doing it but you cherish more as you get older.

[@booknerdjebbi5037]

She's really charming. There was one thing I didn't understand, the ritual doesn't follow a certain age, it follows the death of their grandma? What if the grandmother dies early or lives a very long life? Also, did I misunderstand or did one of the sisters already have a husband?

[@NoraVonYT]

Rama Mohamed i think it’s all circumstantial, on a person-to-person case. Her mother said she had her teeth filed down before she got married, and I think now the teeth filing is happening because an opening to take up family responsibilities has come up in the wake of her grandmother’s death.

[@RmcBlueSky]

@@NoraVonYT ...oh, so is about taking responsibility that one file their k9 teeth. It makes sense.

[@ItsMe-ve7dk]

In general, people in Bali will carry out this ceremony after their youngest child reaches adulthood. So they can do it with all their children. Also Mesangih is carried out in conjunction with other ceremonies like Ngaben (cremation ceremony) or pawiwahan (wedding), and it’s carried out on certain days only.

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

She is not a Koran fucker.

[@sharmsoobramoney5432]

@@ItsMe-ve7dk thanks for the explanation. That makes a lot of sense :-)

[@omnomnom9900]

My teeth feels cringy and pain just to watch this, anyone else feel the same?

[@srisugiyanti7367]

Same

[@indahantari7685]

it's not even that painful, the priest just lightly grinding the teeth and it looks like bit too much in the video but you went though it's not that bad

[@charlenesavoie4353]

Yes yes yes yess

[@blubbness]

nah, my teeth are super weird and 3 of 4 canines are already grinded down, i´m actually considering some cultural appropriation to get the damn symmetry back now xD

[@aroangeI]

my teeth also feels cringy and pain

[@hrdecor6742]

I love love her personality this was so educational and fascinating

[@rociorafael97]

ARMY

[@channiekai3986]

@@rociorafael97 🤦🏻

[@noone.3275]

@@rociorafael97 A.R.M.Ys everywhere! 💜

[@k-popismylifeu7265]

@@noone.3275 IKR

[@amber_Forever16]

XOXOROCIO 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@amberburbo5743]

2 things: 1.) imagine being “the queen” and then “my sister. Sister 2” 2.) that was such a cute baby bird and then...my heart :(

[@drewbrees461]

Say that to your chicken sandwich

[@guesswho-f3w]

@@drewbrees461 fr

[@bubblyb0ba620]

Can you please tell me the timestamp of the chicks head being.... You know..

[@missy3041]

@@bubblyb0ba620 7:27 and afaik there are two frames of this but whatever

[@cedricmalfoy364]

how do u thinks about chicken wings u eat??

[@marialemon]

8:32 this is the coolest shot ever. Just seeing a badass woman with sunglasses while wearing really traditional clothing makes me laugh

[@noura2411]

Armies are everywhere! it gets me every time i see an army commenting on a random video i just watched lol

[@stankpopyoucowards9223]

Same here lmao

[@dokassi7976]

@@noura2411 STAN EXO everyone!!

[@grace-qu9ks]

This girl is really cool tbh

[@Heronstairs536]

Armyyyy

[@user-kq1rn6se4r]

i wanna be her friend

[@kirotorii3881]

Why does your mom look like yoongi?😂

[@Heronstairs536]

@@kirotorii3881 😂😂

[@multijxde1855]

Wow

[@zaina.5261]

This was so weird to watch with the traditional old ceremony but her acting so, idk 2019 with the cursing and stuff lmao

[@shubhangisinha5786]

Tbh this is how I act in traditional ceremonies as well because it's something I am not accustomed to, if you get me. I am Indian tho

[@jauxro]

Normalcy flows over everything

[@twiapoc]

I thought that was exactly what made this video so great! Let's you remember that even when people are from a different heritage, we're probably all just basic millennials in an interconnected world

[@Vspot2pointO]

zaina. And no accent. She seems like an American that went there to to learn more about her culture

[@anna14campbell]

I never lived abroad yet l have no accent from my native language. It's called studying.

[@ariannag.4576]

I already find the regular dentist uncomfortable, I can’t imagine getting my teeth GRINDED

[@katleiz]

This is so surreal for me as a Filipino lmao? I can’t understand their words but I can understand their accent? Does that make sense? When I hear the language it sounds really similar to Tagalog or another dialect of the PH. Her english accent sounds like mine too. Woahh

[@KnightRiver9]

lei ls yeah im indonesian and whenever I heat filipinos speak tagalog i’d think they’re speaking indonesian in a dialect. Anyways, austronesian fam👊

[@warsofstars]

Bahasa indonesia and filipino even have the same words and meaning sometimes like, mata, putih, etc

[@andreaong5067]

TOTOO!!! Also, I thought planning a debut was hard imagine getting your teeth filed pa 😓

[@jasodu1]

Well. Both Balinese and Tagalog are in Austronesian language group. We have common ancestors that's why it seems similar

[@amaboice]

lei ls im not filipinos, but, im learning tagalog. when i was watching i had the same mind, actually, was tginking about to search whats the difference between “indonesian and tagalog languages” cuz this is really sounds tagalog

[@lilxredxrida7089]

Why did I think it was going to take wayyyyy longer, it was so quick - all the family is gorgeous

[@secret3811]

My fear is that The Man who filed her teeth didn't wash his hands.

[@TheDebbiesaelee]

What if he accidentally chips her teeth and is that tool sanitized! No thank you...

[@fizzyapplesoda]

All those rings have me like 🤪

[@CrystalSmith-uk6hd]

Or shared the same sandalwood with every single person who had teeth cut that day

[@BethanyWhiteley]

His long fingernails freaked me out 🤢

[@fibblyfobbly2195]

He did, they also practise as modern dentists too idiot, a lot trained overseas like Australia, Holland (used to be common), Germany and USA. But for 30+ years they have been building up local medical universities which have university hospitals so the training is on par with Western systems (also a lot of international university collaboration like Mayo and John Hopkins).

[@livinglifejaybyjay3063]

I love this chick’s humor!! Man, this very western humor is interesting knowing she’s Balinese

[@oreos888]

Ms. EssentiaList she studied in the states!

[@evanpasha]

bali somehow is v westernized tho

[@masblangkon4368]

@@evanpasha It's mostly because Bali is the most visited tourism place in Southeast Asia, so a lot of foreigners tend to go there

[@calumleys1129]

Welcome to Bali! I'm Balinese and I go to international schools, we have a lot of international schools on this island 😁

[@celestinebunting4139]

i was like how cute a baby bird! then.... then i saw it....

[@shelbyeades5652]

Celestine Bunting yup.......

[@rarepearlz2762]

What?

[@sheabaddiewitherbaddiefrien]

@@rarepearlz2762 its head was cut off

[@angelxx8443]

Awh ffs that poor bird :(

[@Tanisha255]

Celestine Bunting exactly 🤣

[@xiaothink2820]

Omg i didnt know tradition like this is still going on in Bali, I'm Indonesian myself but not from Bali, so I'm a bit surprised

[@ayikaryoni6480]

It something that really common in Bali. Btw I'm not done mine yet. 😊

[@veepmeeppeep8517]

ARMY

[@mitsukohamid9697]

슝슝 samee

[@YouKnowWhoIam123-m7g]

Yaelah, tradisi leluhur sendiri masa ga tau

[@xiaothink2820]

@@YouKnowWhoIam123-m7g saya bukan org bali hehe

[@kadekmurphy1774]

For anyone wondering, the tooth filing doesn't actually hurt, I've had this done, and it just felt like light tapping, they don't actually file down hard

[@wokkstar]

Can it hurt if you have sensitive teeth or like yaeba?

[@kadekmurphy1774]

@@wokkstar its seriously only light tapping, you could barely feel anything at all

[@kierafinneke5828]

Thank you! 🙏

[@songoftheblackunicorn666]

Do the men have to do this?

[@lmao993]

@@songoftheblackunicorn666 yep, everyone

[@hibiscus752]

“I am a Virgo and I don’t like attention” same girl same.

[@judithmendez5149]

Where did she say that? I literally missed it 😂

[@Bishoujo8]

@@judithmendez5149 u don't pay attention hahaha jk

[@barshalimbu4634]

"I'm a Virgo and we don't like attention." No truer words ever spoken!!!

[@TaylordJ8]

I can think of many truer words.

[@madamehearse9379]

I'm a virgo and I like attention lmao

[@TheDojo2009]

im a leo and love it when a woman cooks my meals and wash my dishes lol

[@breajahperkins5369]

Syanne Siler there are two different Virgo’s like the ones that are organized and the ones that are all over the place in a organized way if you can understand

[@aatkaKhan]

Agree👍

[@annabanana5489]

She is so pretty 😩 and her smile is beautiful

[@rosst978]

and ur ugly

[@katekat6379]

@Ross T and you are a dick.

[@lihand333]

@@katekat6379 spoken like a queen ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

[@allstr8peopledeservetodie10]

lupinus_mochi oof

[@cassel7898]

She Looks Normal.

[@gabriellez613]

Wow, interesting. Wish it included a before and after pic though

[@paigedunn1054]

My goodness, that whole family was gorgeous!

[@aMissAdventure]

Wow what a difference to watch a documentary of plain authentic footage to Vice's cuts, hiphop beats overlay, and slow-motion angled shots.

[@lotusfae]

I love even those Vice docs, but shit, you're right.

[@mauia88]

I read your comment just as a slow-motion shot played with an instrumental background music.

[@Sara-dj3nv]

I feel like this just gives insight on how the newer generations react to traditions and such. It was fun seeing the traditional side of the ceremony and the modern commentary and aftermath of it.

[@aiirful]

But first, how do they all have such nice teeth? *Hi all, thanks for all your replies :)

[@AscheDjidoi]

People have better teeth when they speak their own languages.

[@MISFITaddict]

Diet. Is crucial to teeth

[@isabellahu4606]

@@AscheDjidoi lmao no

[@isabellahu4606]

@Violet Heavensbee any articles on that?

[@elsiebarry4748]

It's all diet. Americans eat a lot of soft foods which makes our teeth less strong so that's why so many children get braces. But when you think about it, our ancestors had fairly straight teeth even though they were less civilized, and that's because their diets consisted of better food.

[@DarlingDarleen]

" . . . You have to watch out for the haters while you're shining . . . ' Yup!

[@pixel_scapes]

I think her attitude and outlook is what makes me appreciate this instead of being confused. People like her are necessary when representing culture.

[@x6621]

As a Balinese, she really represents the new, young generation of Bali- she’s friendly, approachable and wants to reclaim her culture while keeping basic rights for herself as a woman.

[@Intaanputraa]

I am a Balinese Australian and I have experienced Potong Gigi (tooth filing) Ceremony. There was a lot that happened over the three day ceremony. A lot of rituals, praying, and shaking of hands, not to mention the makeup and outfit changes and food.... A LOT of food. A beautiful culture that I am proud to be apart of. This video allowed me to experience it from another perspective 😂

[@naseh446]

ngilu nggk tuh 😬😬

[@claytonwaynejohnson5315]

Me too, I'm Indonesian-American and I was born in Poway, California, US My Dad 🇺🇸 (English, Scottish, Welsh, German, Mexican) ancestors My Mom 🇲🇨 (Balinese) ethnicity

[@christyt4532]

I love when videos reflect beautiful Indonesian (this is Balinese) culture in a proper & good light, makes Indonesians like me happy☺️

[@evankalingga2703]

Hai penghuni wkwkland

[@Ivashaaa]

Christy Кристи HOW IS KILLING AN INNOCENT BIRD BEAUTIFUL. YOU SICK. FUCK.

[@groundsaitam8912]

@@Ivashaaa stfu girl u're still chewing on those meat

[@richarddawkins4607]

islam destroyed all indonesian culture, to be replaced with desert culture...

[@Heeyosh1t]

@@richarddawkins4607 as well as christianity which completely changed culture & ideology in south America, Scandinavian and the Philippines. we have our own beliefs, the religion of our ancestor here in Indonesia

[@akdlg9sjjslk8]

Wow, this is not like other documentaries I’ve seen where individuals seem like they’re actually stuck in the past and are clashing against modern society. Here we have an interesting blend of preserving tradition while living a modern lifestyle. It’s so peculiar, but so cool!

[@better2236]

"Are you getting married or something?" .. "(Chuckles) What? With you"... "Ugh... No thank you" 😩😂 light shade

[@sargamawasthi6739]

😂

[@jasminetigre625]

It’s nice to see that people still carry out their ancestral traditions. Now I understand more of your culture.

[@lynxtwink]

Alternative title: Girl Curses Interviewer and Cameraman During Wild Indonesian Coming Of Age Ritual

[@chocomilk9017]

@Rosette Rouge the very last part

[@ishiimo]

"Where is your boyfriend?" "I'm honestly used to it. Welcome to my life" "It's fashionable but I wish I could wear my nike shoes" "You're gonna pay me after right?" "I'll wait for the pay check" "Does this mean I have my shit together?" "So fucking cheezy" *I love her already*

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

The clothes are absolutely gorgeous and I looove the crown

[@nahidafama7706]

Werewolffy...You're sexy.

[@diahraspadewi9872]

Those called gelungan, and the full costume is called payas agung, though it could be different in every part of bali

[@journeybeyondthesea]

Luckylovebae Ikr!!

[@bintangdilangit3348]

as a balinese i can relate to her opinion about the balinese culture, she also so strong i mean i can't last long with that hair ornament, the makeup and the procession duration, I already lost my mind blank when the event was only halfway through lol

[@snow_real123]

I love how ppl commented how they love her personalities is.... Even tho almost all Indonesia girls are like that lmao

[@ArcherQueen13]

Really? I'm sitting here like "They seem so American". I CLEARLY need to get out more lol

[@santhiaroya7480]

@@ArcherQueen13 nice but kinda backstabbing

[@hellsairconditioner2392]

No

[@liencendrawasih8058]

Lmao yes me and friends are like that. But some people are not

[@livstck]

AHAHA TRUE

[@happykat241]

"It's a millennial tooth filing." meaning my parents don't have to carry me. I love that omg

[@peacelove4271]

"...your gonna pay me after this right?"

[@HRH-vc6jj]

These women are extremely beautiful

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

ikr. i'm indonesian and i think the balinese are the most beautiful of us all!

[@dinarjacobson9303]

thank you 😁😍😘

[@muhammadsecret8783]

@@Kanal7Indonesia LOL No way

[@mthrducker]

ISLAM is Satan's masterpiece - est satanique hey...

[@gluteusmaximuslover7737]

@@Kanal7Indonesia dude respect other religions

[@user-yv1yp5dp4l]

As someone who speaks Tagalog It feels like I can understand the language but I can’t

[@chescapagkalinawan6444]

same some words sound similar!!

[@user-yv1yp5dp4l]

Chesca Pagkalinawan it sounds like it’s just a different dialect

[@reyinterlude]

Its Bc we have the same ancestors

[@meszmesz]

Francine - Haha yes our language does sounds the same :) (I’m Indonesian)

[@mcarrasco665]

Omg same!

[@blytheenright7301]

I was like ‘ah yea this is pretty cool, old traditions and all that’ and then they decaPITATED A CHICK

[@HOTTIEwitAshottie]

Right? That messed me up. Leave the innocent animals out of things pls!!!!

[@SleepingLittleHedgehog]

@@HOTTIEwitAshottie uh it's part of the tradition. I know it's cruel but you can't change it 😊 hope people like you will understand

[@joonysus2240]

@@SleepingLittleHedgehog I hate it when people excuse cruel actions with "it's a tRadiTion".

[@sidrawithluv1268]

@@joonysus2240 EXACTLY!!!

[@koralina1556]

Sprouted Coconut oh girl hell no there is no place for cruel!!

[@vvald008]

Fascinating. I love being able to see rituals I normally would not be a part of. Kudos to the young couple for allowing us to witness this special day of theirs.

[@jewelryface13]

Lmao I love how all over the world there's always the group of family/friends joking around and talking shit at serious ceremonies.

[@mariaardila3563]

I feel like they are very very rich TBH

[@cheyenneninnette4763]

You're probably not wrong. These traditional Balinese ceremonies are really expensive to hold and that's why a Balinese family usually wait until all the kids reach a certain age so they can file their teeth altogether rather than having to hold several ceremonies for each child.

[@indahfpurba5782]

María Ardila exactly, her accent is really great, Its pretty surprising because Its hard for Indonesians to have an American Accent because of their native tongue, this means she was in pretty expensive schools, and accent lessons.

[@cheyenneninnette4763]

@@indahfpurba5782 Not necessarily, accent school is really rare here (I live in Bali), in fact I've never heard of one. She might have studied abroad or simply spends a lot of time interracting with foreigners (esp Americans) since Bali is always swarmed with people from around the world.

[@sorawr9718]

from her name, I think she is from noble family or high caste Balinese

[@cheyenneninnette4763]

@@sorawr9718 You are right, I didn't pay attention the first time. Edit: Their names show that they are from either the highest or second highest caste in Hindu caste system.

[@ekaristaari1494]

the same thing was done in Flores (Indonesia) just for several tribes. when a woman marries and gets pregnant with her first child, at 7 months of pregnancy there is a tradition we call "potong gigi"

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

Kultur, tradisi dan budaya bangsa indo emang mirip-mirip.

[@richarddawkins4607]

islam destroyed all indonesian culture, to be replaced with desert culture.

[@AncyAlexander]

There's a headless chick at 7:28 just casual.

[@elbelmo6739]

poor chicki.....

[@mexicanjesus8482]

God, I thought you were talking about a headless person not a chicken.

[@proxymoxie]

Oh fugg

[@tamaiantama]

There was a historical record, a chicken which lived headless for 2 years before it died.

[@tazboy1934]

@@tamaiantama the video is actually on KZbin

[@Luna-rc8rw]

She is one of the most BEAUTIFUL woman I‘ve ever seen!!! And she has such a cute personality😍 I‘d love to have her as a friend🥰

[@jeweledthrone2850]

Right

[@ncredbird3998]

I'm always amazed learning the traditions of every culture. I may not understand their traditions any more than others find my people's traditions odd. Being if the Cherokee people we honor long standing traditions, ceremonies that have been passed through the generations. So much of our culture was victim to the attempt to destroy by the Europeans coming to America but we held strong to our culture and today I'm so proud to be a part to passing along our traditions to my children. I feel culture, traditions should be held strong, not allow others that don't agree or understand stomp then out. As long as those traditions cause nobody harm or a forced thing such as child marriage, forced marraige and circumcision, none should judge another's belief. This world is big enough to allow that freedom every person to live their life, their cultural traditions as they see fit. One shouldn't be forced to live another way just to please the other. Respect, freedom and choice should be for every person

[@wellickdellick]

I studied in Ubud for a whole summer and had the opportunity to witness a lot of their rituals. Their dedication is incredible.

[@daisyf4050]

I love how she's having fun and being herself while connecting with her roots/traditions it's so beautiful 💘

[@adeliahana587]

Its the tradition from bali. Not the indonesian as whole

[@healinggrounds19]

Honey, you will never feel like an adult. Even when you ARE the adult, shepherding your own kids.

[@theaffordablewatchbro2378]

Science Fiction Double Feature feminist detected

[@CrystalSmith-uk6hd]

@@theaffordablewatchbro2378 Why? I read it as if you don't feel a sudden slap of adulthood! Realistically we mature well before and it's just business as usual mentality wise.

[@gloriaius]

Honestly you sound like you're going thru this situation yourself. That sucks for you bro

[@dadplscomhome5380]

I mean what is "adult" even means?!

[@jayxfrost8987]

Exactly. I'm 24 and definitely don't feel adult yet.

[@hisoka4595]

Everyone here seems so sweet and down to earth, they have an amazing energy to them!

[@defnotdonna4656]

The thing that I hate is that the title is “the wild indonesian ” like im Indonesian but not from Bali. This is surprising for me too never heard of it but they shouldn’t have titled it wild, like that’s a traditional ritual and if u put a word like wild to describe that’s disrespectful

[@CarlosFernandesS]

it can be both things, wild AND traditional

[@defnotdonna4656]

But technically wild is not a positive adjective to use when describing something traditional to a country

[@CarlosFernandesS]

@@defnotdonna4656 point of view tho isn't it?

[@defnotdonna4656]

Ur right but still

[@natalier4053]

Donna Wattimena It IS wild. This tradition is ridiculous and harmful. Where else do people mutilate their mouths as a means to have sex, etc.?

[@vampryebride]

What a beautiful culture but is this safe or sanitary? Edit: I’ve done so research and found out this is totally safe and sanitary. I’m so interested in this tradition!!

[@dinarjacobson9303]

Yellow Mello Balinesse Tradition is very strong.

[@cassel7898]

Except Killing Little Baby Bird

[@fugotones]

@@cassel7898 ikr

[@melissajohnson1489]

Yellow Mello I’m not from this culture. But, I had my canines ground down. It just looked better on me. It literally takes 5-10 minutes and zero pain.

[@iawarenow658]

Aztek Culture basically and look what happend to them.. killing little chicks wtf is so wrong to see this shit

[@AudreyBTR]

I lost it at Indonesian Version of Kim Kardashian

[@adagio3614]

Awkarin hhhhhh

[@roz6690]

“ Have to watch out for the haters while you’re shining” golden!!!

[@alyomally9260]

When I got my braces off my dentist filed mine down without asking me and it made me so sad lol. 😣

[@panicatthedisc659]

Aly O'Mally when I got mine off, I never had mine filed

[@yuanxiaoxu9820]

Aly O'Mally the same happened with me :(

[@RatongaBruiser]

Maybe they asked your parent and they didn't ask you? I know my mother asked me if I wanted it done via caps that go on the teeth and I declined.

[@Hello-fi9sm]

Aly O'Mally yeah my dentist did the same

[@yuanxiaoxu9820]

Mei-Xing Pen nope he didn't ask my parents either. I complained to my parents afterwards, and they did nothing, because he was my dad's friend.

[@TheBoredPhysicist]

Dude! This is the best idea ever! This way there is an easy as f**k way to see whether she's underage or not! "Hey girl, how you....oh shit. Do you still have your fangs? Peace!"

[@yourpillow5194]

lmao

[@Lucy-fn9rj]

that’s kind of a creepy place to go my dude

[@shobsization]

lolZ

[@chxrlotteamc7816]

go to THERAPY

[@aufajohan9528]

Just came back from Bali and was privileged enough to witness this tradition happen and lemme tell ya: IT WAS Hsjsvsjssb. I love the meaning behind their traditions and I respect it for they have been following it for thousands of years but it’s also wild how they’ve been doing this.

[@_danyelb]

I love her attitude and personality so much 🥰

[@laurenotoole1910]

As a dental nurse I honestly thought it meant that they grind their teeth in their sleep or in medical terms bruxism 😂 I was like someone give these kids night guards 🤷🏼‍♀️ my biggest thing with the tooth filing is the vitality of the tooth being at risk due to the ‘trauma’ the filing may cause 🤔 and I love her personality so much 😂

[@tazhienunurbusinezz1703]

I know. My little sister is a dental hygienist. She would lose her shit if she saw this. You can't regrow or regenerate enamel & that is what protects the integrity of the teeth. She even does pro-bono work on indigenous children in order to keep them from losing their teeth as a young adult (a problem many in the area she works in have faced). She seriously would freak about this.

[@excellencei.e.7655]

Seeing her mum's and others, I guess they did not do a botched job then. No matter the fears.

[@fannieboyzs]

Same with me lol. Thought it was a mouthguard giving ceremony.

[@haleyren2804]

Oh, I used to grind my teeth in my sleep

[@bobhoskins9595]

@@haleyren2804 Used to? It rarely stops. Record yourself in a quiet room and you'll know if you still do. Possible solution: Taste based. A salt packet is placed between the teeth. If you bite down it ruptures and wakes you up.

[@epramos6800]

My grandfather was a Moro Muslim from Jolo, Mindanao (born in 1896). He was a 32 year US Army Philippine Scouts cavalry trooper/1st Sgt retired from 1914 to 1946. When he lived with us for two years in California (1987-89) I remember he had ground teeth and my father said that's what they did when he was a young man. Interesting.

[@speakingofkate]

Loved this! I appreciate how she’s still so traditional but she does it her own way. ❤️

[@Thenailtiq]

At least she’s not forced to Marry

[@akanshamehrotra4594]

i don't understand Indonesia at all. it has so many Hindu traditions so effortlessly mingling with the Buddhist culture but in a highest Muslim populated country.

[@flowerlover6168]

Indonesia is large and diverse, there are many islands. each location is different in its tradition. if you always see Hinduism, then all you see is a little island of Bali. haven't searched for others.

[@Paulinekosmo]

Just a diverse and awesome country :D

[@asdcxvfdhj]

akansha mehrotra Do you even know how many islands there are in Indonesia? it’s the country with the most islands in the world. almost every province is different and have their own culture.

[@azizapps]

we're an archipelago, so every island has its own traditions. Bali happens to be a predomanently hindu island so the culture is hindu. We had a really big buddhist influence BAAAACk in the day so in places like Jogjakarta where the biggest monarchy was centered all those centuries ago, theres a lot of buddhist culture and religion influence. But since the big uprise of islam, and the adoption of it being our "national religion" or wthvr, most places has a very predominantly strict muslim culture. we're just a melting pot of culture religion and traditions, its like being in 6 countries at once

[@svoract]

Long story short; our country is an archipelago, we are diverse from traditions, religion, culture, language, and race. However, we still unite even in diversity.

[@WealthisoftheMind]

I love how chill she is! I love how she still embraces and respects the tradition too. I just wonder, what if a relative does not die until much later? My grandmother died last year when I was 28. Does that mean I could not marry until then? Or would I still be considered a kid? Not judging the culture or tradition, I’m genuinely curious.

[@nikki6445]

Actually this tradition has nothing to do with relative die. It even can be done when after you die. Balinese Hindu's tradition is more complicated than what it seems or what showed in this video.

[@ripkimjonghyunyoudidwell.9964]

I think they said with the death of her grandmother that pushed them to do this sooner to have her accept adult responsibilities regarding the family.

[@rosariosoria9228]

If you think calling her sisters beaches and saying that tradition is cheese she is chill. I wonder of if your parents had any knowledge of what respect is otherwise your concept would be different

[@WealthisoftheMind]

@@rosariosoria9228 Chill

[@misstinahamilton5714]

All of these women are gorgeous ! Interesting tradition and she has such a cool personality , a mix of honoring tradition and having respect but also being herself and acting her age .

[@rehanmustafa84]

Me: mom now I know the reason I don't act like an adult ! It isn't my fault, you didn't get me defanged

[@azarai2011]

Side note she is soo pretty!!

[@marshautari2313]

fyi: not only ubud teenagers,but most balinese teenagers do this oh for y'all saying "noone is going to talk about decapitated chicks" ....we did that a quite a lot in our tradition

[@calumleys1129]

Makasih gek udh jelasin utk international viewers, gila ya, video potong gigi dapet 3 jt views

[@abigailc600]

Imagine getting this dressed up to go to your dentist without anesthesia 😩

[@HellenicBarrister]

Are we just not gonna talk about the chopping off of the chick's head?

[@happyist3719]

I was looking for a comment like this!

[@sscsion8841]

And? It's tradition, get out of here peta

[@rebekahhacker2327]

Lisa Slover it was so sad

[@Jack-lh3fo]

Tbh if you eat meat you've probably indirectly caused the death of thousands of animals (not just the ones you eat) without realising. Most Male chicks get killed after birth in a grinder because they have little use in the meat and farming industry.

[@ananyakopalle3051]

Think about that the next time u eat a chicken nugget

[@오세륜]

this ritual is look like the young woman are getting married hahaha such special for just 'coming of age ritual' ~~this is so like quinceañera 😂😉

[@sharmsoobramoney5432]

I know. She looks so beautiful. Just like a queen or goddess

[@mbk_ayu]

Yup! This ceremony is traditionally the last "big ceremony" someone can have before their wedding. That's why her mom said this was the last thing she, as a parent, can do for her child.

[@drafwguerrero1491]

Now that you got your teeth filed shawty what sup.

[@drafwguerrero1491]

Mia I'm just playing lmao it ain't like I'm ever gonna meet her.

[@leafarseyer5374]

Lmaoo

[@marcle739]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LuciFer-yq6yy]

Stay with your Salvadorian heritage

[@thetiniestpirate]

I can't get over how beautiful they all are, and her voice omg

[@luhdegita]

I have a problem with the title, as a Balinese this ritual is only held in Bali related to Hinduism. Indonesia has a wide range of traditions and Balinese tradition is one of the most unique in Indonesia if not the Asia or even the world.

[@kittytm6472]

Her mom was so proud...I can see it all the way from America

[@carlaardening542]

From the respect religion and tradition and I think beautiful ceremony ever seen in my life. She is really like a queen there

[@lulakeepingithonest9614]

I tbh loved her she needs her own KZbin channel

[@Kaylarrrrr]

Are we not going to talk about the chicken

[@selina.yse54]

I KNOW RIGHT WTF IM SO SAD

[@Stale_Cupcakes]

I DIDNT SEE IT COMING SMH

[@gratituderat]

I know! Poor guy. His fate is INFINITELY less cruel than what the chickens in our US factory farms suffer through. At least he got to be outside in the fresh air. #govegan #mayallbeingsbefreefromsuffering

[@angelicelly_904]

@@gratituderat True.

[@angelicelly_904]

There's a video on KZbin of a chicken who lived headless for two years.