Bali Indonesia Dewi Sri-Rice Goddess

Dewi Sri: The Indonesian Rice Goddess

In Bali, Indonesia Dewi Sri is the Rice Goddess. She is honored and venerated. Communities celebrate her during the harvest by making bamboo temples placed in the upstream, sacred corners of the rice fields, flags are hung, and small rice stalks representing Drew Sri are offered as offerings in granaries.

Affirmation

The world is abundant with food resources. We affirm the sacred beauty of food, the harvest, and a fair distribution of food. We know poverty and hunger are able to be eradicated.

Gentle Call to Action

Research harvest festivals around the world. People celebrate food in beautiful ways.

Look into ways to promote food justice.

Resources

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/harvest-festivals/

http://justfood.org/advocacy/what-is-food-justice