Tenganan, northwest of Candidasa, is situated about 5km from
the main road. Vacation to Tenganan is a symmetrically laid out Bali Aga village
with a walled homes and unique crafts. Bali Aga was the original
inhabitant of Bali, before the arrival of Hindu Javanese. Tenganan
retains its ancient pre-Hindu customs through a strong code of
non-fraternization with outsiders, further enforced by the protection
of its surrounding walls.
Tenganan is charming and has some very fascinating authentic
traditional festival (ritual dances and gladiator) like Bali Aga
of Tenganan often holds the battle between local youths. The people
of Tenganan are skilled in the unique technique of weaving, called
the 'double ikat', where the belief in the magical power of the
fabric is essential in bringing out the beauty of the ikat cloth.
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