Bali "The Asian Island of Flowers"

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Metatah (Tooth Filing Ceremony)

An important rite of passage for Balinese Hindus that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood, Metatah or 'tooth filing' is a common ritual. Long teeth are seen as signs of vices such as greed, lust, jealousy and deceit and the filing of teeth is believed to cleanse the body and soul of unseen malignant forces. The teeth filing is performed by a professional known as a 'sangging' who is traditionally of the Brahman caste.