Tenganan Pegringsingan is a village in the
regency of Karangasem in Bali, Indonesia. Before the 1970s was known by
anthropologists to be one of the most secluded societies of the archipelago.
Rapid changes have occurred in the village since the 70's, such as the
development of local communications by the central government, the opening up
to tourism, the breaking of the endogamic rules. Tourists are attracted to
Tenganan by its unique Bali Aga culture that still holds to the original
traditions, ceremonies and rules of ancient Balinese, and its unique village
layout and architecture. It is known for its Gamelan selunding music and
geringsing double ikat textiles. The people of Tenganan Pegringsingan are
called Bali Aga—the original Balinese. They descend from the pre-Majapahit
kingdom of Pegeng. There are strict rules as to who is allowed to live in the
village. Only those born in the village can stay in the village and become full
members of the community. There are rules regarding marriage and anyone who
marries outside of the village has to leave. A strict protocol regarding
marriages among the kin groups have steered the Tengananese through the genetic
perils of intermarriage although with increasing contact with the outside world
these rules have relaxed somewhat.
LOCATION
Tenganan village is geographically situated among
the hill in west and east part of this village. This village is located in
Manggis sub district in Karangasem Regency or about 1 hour drive from Denpasar
Town. It is a small village consisted of three Banjars (group of local
community) those are Banjar Kauh, Banjar Tengah and Banjar Pande. The regional
of this village is consisted of three complexes those are resident, plantation
and rice field complex. The history of Tenganan village is expressed in a few
versions. The first version is mentioned that the resident of Tenganan village
are come from Paneges Village, a village is located near with Bedahulu Village
that is located Gianyar Regency. The second version is expressed that word of
Tenganan recognized in one of Bali inscription that was written by the word of
Tranganan. The third version is expressed that the Tenganan Village Resident
prays to the Bukit Lempuyang Temple. The word of Tenganan is ascribed by a
Tengah root word which can mean to aim to middle of Pegringsingan, the fasten
cloth type weave that is typically produce by Tenganan village resident. The
structure of resident in Tenganan village is built in linear consisted of six
rays. Each of ray consisted of some lawn broadly, the building form where the
local community use it to present the handicraft for tourists. All the
tradition existences of the human being are harmoniously with the God, human
and environment as according to Tri Hita Karana concept. The Tourism Destination
of Tenganan remains to draw during the time, goodness as tourism cultural
object, tourism nature and agriculture tourism.
