In pictures: Fire war ceremony in Bali

The Siat Geni ritual is held yearly to encourage youths to be brave and ward off bad luck

Last updated: October 14, 2019 | 09:22

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Boys take part in a 'fire war' ceremony, known locally as Siat Geni, at a temple on Indonesia's resort island of Bali.

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Balinese youths participating in a fire war ceremony, locally known as Siat Geni, at a temple in Tuban near Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali

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The Siat Geni ritual is held annually to encourage youths to be brave and refuse bad luck.

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Balinese youths participating in a fire war ceremony.

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Balinese youths participating in a fire war ceremony

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Balinese youths participating in a fire war ceremony.

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Balinese youths participating in a fire war ceremony.

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