Posted by Rob(2) on Thursday, 15. October 1998 at 06:43 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Names posted by Caitlin on Wednesday, 14. October 1998 at 16:27 Bali Time:
...or maybe it is there and I have missed it.
As I understand it 90% of Balanese are Hindu of those 90% are uncast Sudra - (figures may be as rubbery as an government budget!) The names Wyan,Mardi,Yeoman,Ketut are traditionly used by Sudras. First born of next rank up is Gede but now often used by Sudra as an alt.for Wayan.I know a few "Gedes" and they are all Sudra.
There is no continuity of the Family (or Sir) name and this is something many Westeners have difficulty grasping.
I think this is all roughly correct - would the experts please comment.
Cheers...