Americans get together on
the fourth of July to celebrate
Independence Day and the
birth of the United States as a
nation in 1776. The fourth of
July is traditionally marked by
parades with local citizens,
fire trucks, and floats; picnics
and barbecues; and nighttime
displays of colorful fireworks.
On the South Asian island
of Bali, one hundred men
traditionally gather for the
chorus of an ancient dance
ritual called Sanghyang.
The men chant softly, over
and over, their voices uniting
in a rhythmic melody to
accompany dancers. This
ancient celebration con nects
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