Why has the ritual of burning Ogoh-Ogoh become such an important part of Tasmanian cultural life? What does the ritual symbolise? Adjunct Associate Professor Pamela Allen explains.

Associate Professor Pam Allen at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Ubud, Oktober 2016 Source: Private collection
Why has the ritual of burning Ogoh-Ogoh become such an important part of Tasmanian cultural life? What does the ritual symbolise? Adjunct Associate Professor Pamela Allen explains.