Annual festival is called 'omed omedan ' , which literally means 'pull , pull ' thousands of locals in tiny Balinese village of Denpasar gather for mass kissing ritual . The celebration is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those taking part . Village priests throw water over participants to douse the flames of passion .
Annual festival is called 'omed omedan ' , which literally means 'pull , pull ' Thousands of locals in tiny Balinese village of Denpasar gather for mass kissing ritual . The celebration is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those taking part . Village priests throw water over participants to douse the flames of passion .