Jayden's Otonan

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Friday 13th February. The Otonan
Once again Jayden’s Otonan was a huge affair with bells, whistles, padandas (priests), holy water, live chickens and ducks, family and friends and a whole lot more. If you would like to know more about the Balinese Otonan or birthday then take a look here: http://blog.baliwww.com/arts-culture/1378
It can explain it a whole lot better than me. I am just going to explain it using photographs. Enjoy!

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Photos

In the Zone
You have to wear all the right gear for an otonan and take it seriously too. Jayden certainly did

Jayden and Tasha
Such a loving pair, you would never know that they fight just like any other siblings. Cute though, huh?

Some of the family
Inda, my beautiful daughter-in-law, Jayden, Tasha and Jenaki my first grandchild (kind of) their cousin.

NOT FAIR!
I'm the princess around here, how come he gets all the attention?????

Ceremony about to begin.
My beautiful family with the Padanda in the background. This was held at Inda's mother's place in Kenyeri which is were we all used to stay until Toby and Inda got their own place.

Chillin'.
It's very much a male, female thing. I'm chatting to Elis, Inda's sister. She is every bit as stunning as her sister, clever too!

I've had Enough.
Jayden was a bit distraught at this point, but his mum thought it was hilarious. Wicked woman!

Praying
We prayed and paid respect to the ancestors, Jayden prayed for it all to be over.

Help Dad!
Jayden really wasn't sure that he wanted to be the centre of attention any more.

Chicken basket
Oh, come on! I now have to suffer the humiliation of being put in a chicken basket? This had better be worth it. And if Oma puts this on her bloody travel blog........

A Blessing
I was also blessed withy holy water to help me on my journey around India.

All Aglow
Wow! Felt pretty good and ready for action after the blessing. Have got one of the flowers from my hair, pressing in a book by the Dalai Lama right now.

Relaxing after the event
It was lovely then just to sit and chat, although Toby had to translate for me, I could still tell that the Padanda, whom I have met before, is a very charismatic person.

Comments

[Nick Williams]

Jayden’s Otonan
Great to see these 'party' pictures. We are looking forward to our visit to Bali in May 09. Aimee's birthday was a great success with cake cutting, blowing out candles and plenty of kids to liven up the occasion. good luck on your trip to India. Slumdog was a bit of an eye opener! Cheers Nick

[Jackie Williams]

Jaydon's big day
Thanks for sharing these photos. Other countries' cultures are so interesting. Loved your outfit. It doesn't look as hot and humid as you said it is.

[Sandy]

Photos
Hi Beverley Great photographs of you and the family. Happy Birthday for the 28th, sorry I missed it. Claire's friend had a lunch for her baby shower yesterday and it was nice to see Claire out on a leave pass from the hopsital. She is now walking with sticks and using the wheelchair but making good progress. Going home next weekend so maybe catch up with the girls. Hope all is going well with you. Take care Luv Sandy