Village Tenganan or Tenganan Pegeringsingan known, is one of a number of ancient villages on the island of Bali. The pattern reflects the cultural life of their society and customs of Bali Aga village (pre-Hindu) different from other villages in Bali. Therefore Tenganan Village developed as one of the objects and cultural attractions. Village location is located in District Tenganan Pegeringsingan Manggis, about 17 km away from the City Amlapura – the district capital -, 5 km from the tourist area of Candidasa, and about 65 km from the city of Denpasar.
Power tarikyang Tenganan Village is owned by the ritual tradition Mekaré-curry or better known as the “pandanus war.” Mekaré-curry is part of the culmination of a series of ceremonies Ngusaba Sambah procession that was held in June every month that lasted 30 days. During the first month, Mekaré-curry lasted as many as 2-4 times and each time held will be dedicated offerings to the ancestors. Mekaré-curry or “pandanus war” followed by the men from the ages of the children to old people. As the name implies, the means employed is pandan leaves are cut along the ± 30 cm as a weapon and a shield that serves to deflect attacks from opponents flint pandanus thorns. The wound caused by a cigarette lighter pandanus thorns bidder will dibalur with potions made from tubers, such as laos, turmeric, etc.
Another uniqueness is owned by the Village Tenganan not shared by other areas in Bali in Indonesia is even woven crafts Gringsing. Gringsing word itself comes from the word “Gering” meaning pain or distress, and “sing”, which means no, then the overall gringsing bala.Proses interpreted as repellent fabric making gringsing is unique and requires a long time (up to 3 years), that its presence became scarce and the price is quite expensive
Not many realize that the natural beauty of the village of Tenganan potential as an alternative tourist trekking route to pass through the village roads, hills, and also paddy field population. Short Route trekking route can be taken within ± 3-4 hrs
