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Almost all villages in Bali can be called a traditional village with a strong traditional and religious rituals. Each village has a Klian adat (customary chief sort of). Villages such as this is still found in Bali.

However, if you mention the traditional village in Bali, the Balinese people will immediately think of these three villages. These villages are inhabited by the original Balinese or Bali Mula. Some residents of Bali, sometimes called the Bali Aga. The Bali Mula are the people who first inhabited the Bali island.

They inhabited the island long before the people migrated to the island of Java. Initially they have animist beliefs. Hindu religion which was brought from Java to Bali is expected the new entry and develop slowly in the second to the eighth century BC.

Until now, the Bali Mula still living on the island of Bali and its own will provide a wealth of Balinese culture. The most salient characteristic to distinguish the Bali Mula with the Balinese migrants are from the ceremony of his death.

Java Bali (Bali also called Arya), who are the descendants of Javanese immigrants in the Javanese kingdom of Majapahit and earlier, performing the ceremony of death by burning. While the Bali Mula performed the ceremony by way of burial.

Recognized interested more in the tradition of the Bali Mula? Here are three traditional villages that are often visited by foreign tourists to know better the original Balinese culture that is still running strong today.

Tenganan village

The village is located in the District of Karangasem. Very close to the beach of Candi Dasa. The journey to this village is very easy and can be taken approximately 1.5 hours south of Bali.


The uniqueness of this village is the tightness of the local community in protecting and preserving indigenous forests. They have awig-awig (legal or customary rules) that govern forest management, including the prohibition of cutting trees.

Tenganan Village residents are used to interact directly with visitors and explain their traditions. Visitors can enter the house to see the traditional Balinese architecture, including its philosophy.

In addition, local residents adalan trained artists. They used to weave their own cloth gringsing legendary and are only made in the village.

The village is famous as the cultural attractions for foreign tourists. Usually after a stop at the village, the tourists traveled to the beautiful Beach Candi Dasa.

Trunyan village

If the more adventurous, visit a village Trunyan in Kintamani, Bangli district. To be located on Lake Batur. To reach this, you have to take a boat to cross Lake Batur Trunyan with.


Unique characteristic of this village is a different death ceremonies elsewhere in Bali. The body is not buried in the village. But simply placed in the cemetery area, which is below the frankincense tree. Strangely, although visitors can clearly see human skulls, no smell from the body.

Not surprisingly, the most coveted tourist village to recognize the unique tradition of ritual death. Typically, in addition to visiting the village Trunyan, tourists will also relax around the edge of Lake Batur, or climb Mount Batur.

Penglipuran village

This village is one less famous than Trunyan Village "and" Village Tenganan. The village is located in the district this Bangli need to travel about 1 hour from Ubud, Gianyar.


The uniqueness of this village is an ordinance of the village is so neat and pretty. Not just a typical Balinese architecture which is unique, but the houses in this village is set uniform. Visitors as if catapulted into another dimension with the same gated houses up to the same door.

The houses are arranged on either side of the main road. The main road rocky rocky tune with the roof door. The road is uphill to the village and split into three parts according to the concept of Tri Hita Karana (relationships with fellow human beings, man and nature, and man to God).

As you walk on this road, look as if you were doing a spiritual journey. Yes, at the end of the road, right at the very top is Penataran as the most sacred place of prayer and the local population.

Not just the typical architecture, the villagers are very friendly Panglipuran. They did not hesitate to offer visitors to stop by and get into the house. Inside, you can take pictures and see the kitchen that still use firewood. Some houses also sell souvenirs own works.

Kampung Tugu located in the village of Koja, East Jakarta Tanjung Priok area. Kampung Tugu currently has several native of Portuguese descent. Also seen some houses that are still stylish Betawi with a touch of Portuguese in it and there are houses that have been built since 1661, which until recently used as a gathering place for residents to practice Keroncong Tugu that is the hallmark of Kampung Tugu.


Kampung Tugu is the oldest village in Indonesia. It attracts many people with a stone Tugu and the inscription is the history of Kampung Tugu. In addition there is an old church that stood upright and still in active use by the public as a place of Protestant prayer.

At this time, a native Portuguese is rarely found. In this village only a few people who are descendants of the original Portuguese. Native people of Portuguese descent was much moved to another area and at this point most of the inhabitants of other regions that have been entered and stayed in the Kampung Tugu. There are several factors that led to the marriage of one of the cross with the outside community or the demands of the job that requires you to move to the outer regions, at least among the public Tugu marriage caused by the original Tugu population numbers less.

Kampung Tugu more important in close kinship thus established IKBT organization (Association of Family Tugu). By looking directly Tugu festival, one can say that no quitter IKBT in preserving the history, culture and history. Besides IKBT also invite young people from other communities to strengthen the family and also introduce cross-cultural collaboration.

With a strong history, people did not want to lose the Portuguese language for granted, therefore the people have agreed to preserve the language by working with schools in the Kampung Tugu. They taught the Portuguese language to the next generation become more aware and keep strengthening the historical Kampung Tugu.

For you lovers of diving, Wangi-wangi island in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi is a very fascinating. Not only are coral reefs and fish, but seaweed grows beautifully here. Wakatobi is a national park that holds the diversity of underwater life. Such diversity of fish, coral reefs, and a wide range of biota under the sea, make this place a paradise for divers. In Wakatobi island there are 4 major and a short name for the park, which is wangi-wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Towards Wakatobi can be reached via a small plane from Makasssar to Wakatobi or boat from Kendari.

Wangi-wangi Island is the entrance of one of Wakatobi and a place you must visit. Beaches in the wangi-wangi island very clean and white. Selian, the most popular diving activities on the island. Wealth of coral reefs, marine fish are cute and beautiful starfish, you can find while diving on the wangi-wangi island.

Not only the abundant natural beauty, the wangi-wangi island there are a lot of seaweed which is very beautiful as you see from the boat. Not only see, but you can simply try to harvest seaweed together people in the wangi-wangi island. Wangi-wangi island. You can also try the processed seaweed in the form of a refreshing drink. A wide range of culinary fish can also be found in the "Wang-scented Island".

Wangi-wangi Island has more variety of facilities on other islands in the Wakatobi region. On the wangi-wangi island there are many resorts and lodging houses. However, many resorts here are owned by foreigners. Peninapan home prices range from Rp 50 thousand to 150 thousand population overnight. If you want to stay at the resort is more luxurious, you had to pay cash of Rp 500 thousand to two million per night.

The island wangi-wangi was popular among foreign tourists. No wonder, you will meet many foreigners in this place. "Fragrant-scented Island" presents the beauty of the sea and also friendliness of Bajo, the tribe that settled on the "island-scented fragrance." This is exactly what makes this place as one of the places you must visit in Indonesia.

The journey to the wangi-wangi island is not easy. However, beauty is a gift from your long journey.

The charm of the beach in Yogyakarta, you could say pretty much, there are about 20 beaches can be visited by tourists who are fond of enjoying the sea.

Kukup beach one tourist attraction in the area Gunung kidul - Yogyakarta. Exotic atmosphere will begin to be enjoyed by visitors to this beach before. The route is winding and up and down will provide sensation for visitors, especially the atmosphere on either side has to offer is thick tropical trees.

Kukup beach is located in the Village Kemadang, District Tanjungsari Gunung kidul - Yogyakarta. With white sand that is the hallmark of the beaches on the south coast of Java island, Kukup beach presents a view that is so beautiful. The cool coastal breeze makes the visitors feel comfortable being here. Sit back and relax on the rocks enjoying the rhythm of solid standing waves that reconciling the heart.

In the Kukup beach there is a rock jutting into the sea separated from the mainland by a bridge that unfolds. Hiking path that had been made for access to the reef is increasingly spoiling the visitors.

To be able to reach this area, visitors must reach Wonosari, capital of Gunung kidul. Wonosari, located approximately 40 km from Yogyakarta. After reaching Wonosari, visitors still traveled approximately 22 kilometers to the south.

Some of the facilities located on the Kukup beach include: parking space, so that the visitors not to park their vehicles confusion. This park is located at the entrance to a little distance from the coast so that visitors must walk to reach the seafront. On either side of the road into the coastal alluvium lining the merchants who offer a variety of typical beach souvenir, sea foods and some marine biota including decorative fish that can be purchased at a reasonable price.

Kukup beach is also rich in marine life. It is also famous for its variety of sea water fish are very beautiful. On this beach, visitors will encounter marine aquarium is naturally formed in the rocks of the coast. Or visitors can simply buy a variety of sea creatures to add to the collection of the seawater aquarium, such as ornamental fish, sea eels, starfish others.

We can not expect a beach resort that is so luxurious such as Bali or Thailand. But the natural beaches in the Gunung kidul - Yogyakarta still worth a visit, especially for travelers with special interests.

Survive to relax at the Kukup beach, white sand castle building, feel the waves friendly alluvium or just sit staring at the vast expanse of the ocean while listening to an orchestra of nature Kukup Beach.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth is famous for its beautiful underwater panorama and very beautiful beaches and charming. To no one when the guests at the Raja Ampat is a place called Heaven. Naturally we are proud of Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth which is second to none in the world. And it would not hurt if you follow these tips while lightly following the Raja Ampat. Backpacker manner, we can go to the Raja Ampat.

The most common obstacles to travel as Raja Ampat is a matter of accommodation and transportation. Well, prepare your budget.

The backpacker who wants to go to the island of Raja Ampat, be diligent to open the site lines on the flight to Sorong not the holiday season. To get to Sorong, you can see the site flight Batavia Air, Wings Air, and Air Express.

Accommodation. Currently in Saonek Monde was built three resorts in the Island Nyandebabo is Batbitiem, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay in some of these places.

The first is Sorido Bay Resort which is famous for its coral reefs. Then there is the Kri Eco Resort, a traditional resort built on the water. Another option is to camp on the island or a house boat which provided a lot of travel agents.

Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but already there are hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.

Transportation. If you are flying from Jakarta it will take a 6 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also follow the diving tour in Bali and fly from there.

Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although the price is more expensive because of its remote location.

Usually only the tourists who buy a package of tourist travel agency is the audience of marine tourism in Raja Ampat. You do not need to be adept at diving for a tour of this dive, as a travel agent providing tours for divers who are not professional or trained divers.

Fly from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with the airline or Manado Makasar provided by several national and foreign airlines.

Rounds. Usually divers will join the tours and stay at the resort for divers visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites then you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong.

Some travel agents also offer options such as tours of the boat from a boat tour around the Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat.

Of Sorong, there are two types of boats and boat speed boat length. Using the speed boat can carry 15 passengers and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, the cost price of 2 million dollars.

While the long boat carrying 10 passengers and takes about 2-3 hours, the cost price of 1.2 million rupiah. Please be aware that prices may change at any time.

You can rent a small boat if you want to explore these islands more freely. The Raja Ampat Island has four major islands, mountainous and hundreds of small islands in the vicinity that you can explore.

In addition, this region also has many reefs that are a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, pack of a rat.

For this type of flora then you can see orchids, palms, and many others. Try to do activities of trekking around the island to discover the hidden beauty such as waterfalls and ancient caves.

Small island opposite the pier Sorido connected with white sand beaches and beautiful ocean views. Tour of the resort will take you to see the atmosphere of the inn and surrounding islands are a lot of trees pandan bali old and infertile.

Culinary. Food is provided by the diving operators, ranging from the international menu to traditional food that is made directly by the local community.

Usually available a variety of seafood. Try to taste the yellow fish soup which is the typical food of this island.

Shop. Many divers say that the by-the best of the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good photograph showing the catch.

However, you can buy souvenirs to souvenirs is a statue of Asmat tribe, traditional cloth, flute, and drum or a traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua.

This will ease the burden on you to not bring too much of a gift from the Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you happen to visit the village in Raja Ampat.

By-the typical Sorong is taro or taro chips, shredded bread rolls of tuna, and grilled fish budara. For souvenirs, in Kampung Baru, Sorong, many found a store that sells unique batik Papua, such as arrow pattern, birds of paradise, and drums. Suvernir a koteka and Asmat carvings can also be found in some gift shop in Sorong.

For the night in Sorong, along the beach wall tents are often found stalls selling various kinds of seafood, grilled chicken, and Coto Makassar.

Best time. October or November is a good time to visit the Raja Ampat because the sea is calm and perfect for the camera catches you.

Additional tips:

Bring spare batteries for the camera
Coral reefs are colorful - colorful, beautiful sea fish, and a tempting white sand, you must capture in the camera. Therefore, prepare a backup battery to capture every corner of the beauty of Raja Ampat. By carrying a spare battery, you would be happy to photograph the beauty of Raja Ampat. Because there are few places that do not have electricity, some of the resort did not provide electricity for 24 hours.

Prepare a Medicines - Medicine Personal
The best trip was a planned trip. For health problems, prepare drugs - drugs included. It is also just in - in case if you are attacked by the disease. By bringing medicine - personalized medicine, will greatly assist you in maintaining health. Do not let your hard to get the drug and can not be maximal in enjoying the beauty of Raja Ampat.

Something with the Right Plan
With proper planning, you will certainly be satisfied when diving in Raja Ampat. The beauty of every dive is different - different, guaranteed you'll be tempted. Through proper planning, you can certainly enjoy the Raja Ampat to the maximum. And to your knowledge, there are 45 diving points in Raja Ampat.

Permission by the Local Residents as Founding Tent
Relax in a tent in the company while the blue sea and white sand that is very pleasing. Before setting up camp, should consent to the local people first. This will reflect your attitude that respects the surrounding community. Remember, where the foot rests there upheld the sky.

Do not forget to ask and get information about the Raja Ampat from the Tourism information center or the Officiall Tourism Raja Ampat on Waisai City, the capital of Raja Ampat.

Welcome to Raja Ampat visit it and see its beauty.

Baliem Valley the residence of Dani. Indigenous people are introduced to the outside world as a peasant warrior. A life of farming, but warlike. Photo book Gardens of War, a documentary film Dead Birds, the results of the first anthropological expedition there in 1961 to be the cause.

Repeated demonstration of the various villages to demonstrate the various cases of war between their village. Complete with a toss shooting each other with spears and arrows. There were no difference in the wound.

Cultural festival is always the main attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. New knowledge about a particular ethnic culture and lively performances of traditional arts would invite admiration, especially for the festival visitors who had never seen.

This amazing festival and has become a visitor attraction in Papua. Baliem Valley Festival was originally a tribal war events Dani, Lani, and Yali tribe as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. A festival is a site of power struggles between the tribes and has been going on for generations but it certainly is safe for you to enjoy.

Baliem Valley Festival lasts for three days and held every August. Initially was first held in 1989. What is special about this festival that begins with a scenario such as the abduction of a trigger wars, ethnic infanticide, or invasion of the newly opened fields. The existence of these triggers cause other tribes must take revenge, so the raid was conducted. This attraction does not make revenge or hostility as the theme but rather the positive meaning of Yogotak Hubuluk Motog Hanoro which means Hope Will Need Tomorrow Better than Today.

Interestingly, visitors were allowed to go try this spear throwing. In addition to throwing spears, visitors will also be taught how to shoot ala Papuans who daily used to hunt. Spears and arrows are culturally very close to the lives of indigenous people of the Baliem Valley.

Baliem Valley Festival also featured traditional dances typical of each tribe. The visitors see the unique style that is painted on the faces and bodies of the dancers.

It turned out that in Papua there is such a beautiful place Sentani Lake. Many people think of Papua contains only the hills, forests, and hot weather only. But the truth is a lot of Papua Bahari tourism potential is not inferior to other places. Sentani lake is the proof.

Papua has incredible natural beauty, from mountains, seas, lakes and valleys. Located close to Jayapura, Lake Sentani successful tour to be excellent. All was peaceful as the beauty of Lake Sentani greet you.

Island in eastern Indonesia is not only synonymous with Jayawijaya Mountains, or the Raja Ampat Islands, or Baliem Valley. Variety of landscape is also equipped with the Sentani Lake, located 50 kilometers from the city of Jayapura.

Sentani name was first mentioned by a priest, BL Bin, when in 1898 a mission in the area of ​​this lake. The word Sentani meaning here we live in peace. Apparently, the meaning Sentani proved. Anyone who's been to this lake, including you, will feel very peaceful because of the beautiful nature and friendly people.

Sentani lake on the slopes of the Cyclops Mountains, right in the height of 75 meters above sea level. With an area of ​​approximately 9360 hectares, Sentani lake the largest in Papua. This lake also has 21 small islands scattered in the waters. The combination of blue lakes and green pastures produce a contrasting color around the eye-catching.

A boat ride around the lake is one of the most popular activities. You can rent a motor boat in the local village. Wander into small islands, visiting the homes of local people in each stage. The residents Lake Sentani itself is well-known creative. That said, the results of their crafts are the best in Papua.

Fishermen is a profession that most locals acted. There are at least 33 species of fish that live in this lake, half of which are endemic to Papua. A native species of fish this lake is reputedly saw fish (Pristis Microdon), but is expected to have become extinct. The form is now used as a model in wood carving handicrafts typical of local communities.

One more famous of these lakes, namely Sentani Lake Festival. The annual festival is usually held for five consecutive days in mid-June. At this festival, you can watch traditional dance show performed on the boat. In addition, there are also various rituals and war dances typical of Papua, as well as a variety of local cuisine.

So, if a visit to Jayapura, a time to yourself to enjoy the natural beauty of Sentani Lake. Many traveler says, a gift which would you take it from here, nothing but a bunch of wonderful stories.