Bali Island is a beautiful island. Bali is a part of
Indonesia tourism destination It own the panorama and unique culture
that make this island is exclusively than others. It is located in the
tropical situation that has stated this island as Dream Island for a
vacation. Bali Island has many kinds of places to visit like rice
paddies, beautiful panorama, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds,
tourism activities and attractions, dense tropical jungle, long sandy
beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't
just have a culture but actually live here, daily community ritual and a
lot of things make your holiday unforgettable.
In Bali, the spirits is coming out to play
in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an
opportunity to have a good time and the day you will get the enjoy of
the sea breeze from the blue sea water which completing your dream
holiday. Bali is an Island of God in Paradise that is perfect
destination for your holiday, enjoy the paradise with your family and
collages and meet Bali will offer something for everyone. This tropical
paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with
wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. The Balinese people are
proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the
advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is
still reflected in day-to-day life and can be seen in the numerous
ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces.
The Bali Aga - The Original Balinese
The original Balinese or Bali Aga, are a
unique ethnic group that still live and practise a way of life that
pre-dates modern civilisation. The Bali Aga are thought to be the
original inhabitants of Bali who fled imperialistic invaders, eventually
finding refuge in the solitude of Bali's remote mountains. Only two
villages remain - which until recently, were firmly shut away from the
rest of the world, hidden in the hills of East Bali.
Located just west of Candi Dasa lie the
villages of Tenganan and Trunyan, isolated across the vast Lake
Kintamani. The villages, home to the Bali Aga, are shut off by a solid
wall surrounding the entire village. The wall is only broken by means of
four gates, each facing north, south, east and west. Within these walls
lies a massive Banyan tree surrounded by a low wall of uncut stones,
making up a small enclosure for a very sacred temple. Tenganan has only
recently opened up to outsiders although strict rules still apply,
especially concerning marriage to outsiders. Tenganan has wonderful
fabrics, including the renowned double weave ikat cloth.
The villagers of Tenganan are tall and
slender with very pale complexions and refined manners. The men folk
still wear their hair long and have a communistic system which does not
recognize individual ownership of property. Every house in Tenganan
looks exactly alike, with a flight of steps leading to a small gate
opening into a courtyard with sleeping quarters, kitchen, and a long
house for storage. A small empty shrine, signifies a place where spirits
may rest when they visit their descendants. Tenganan owns huge tracts
of fertile and well cultivated lands capable of satisfying the needs of
the village; and also making Tenganan one of the richest in Bali.