Ascent _label_Editor's Choice the dance has been preserved

the dance has been preserved for generations

A rare sight in modern times

Mbok Jamu—a timeless figure moving through the streets of Jakarta

leading the eye toward the heart of the scene

Ascent _label_Editor's Choice the dance has been preservedTHE STORY Three young Rejang dancers, led by six year old Nara and her two companions, ascend the stone steps of Dalem Puri Temple in Ubud. Dressed in unison, their golden hued costumes catch the light, making them impossible to overlook. Lined up in perfect formation, they move with quiet grace, preparing for the sacred ritual ahead. Ascent captures this moment just before they take the stage, a fleeting glimpse of devotion in motion. Clad in the