One such village with typical traditional Bali architecture and culture is the Penglipuran Village, one of the traditional villages in Bali.
Penglipuran Village is located at the Bangli Regency in Bali province. The village has garnered tourist attraction over the years. It has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bali because the village’s residents have preserved and incorporated the ancient Balinese culture into their day-to-day lives.
The architecture and the land division of the Penglipuran Village in Bali still follow the Tri Hita Karana religion in Bali, the balance of the relations between God, Humans, and nature.
The striking feature of the village is its cleanliness, even though the town receives hundreds of visitors every day. The reason for the neatness and cleanliness is the fact in Bali that the residents of the Penglipuran Village believe that nature and cleanliness are respectable and valuable parts of society.
The village is famed for the title of the third cleanest village in the world and has received several awards including Sustainable Destination and Indonesia Sustainable Tourism award.
The village uses the traditional method of bamboo architecture. Almost everything that you see around the village is made up of Bamboo. The dense bamboo forest in the village is cultivated and preserved by the villagers and is utilized for house construction and other works.
The village is adorned with three temples that reflect the ancient and unique architectural style. These temples are the protectors of the village. Although visitors cannot enter the temple they can appreciate the beauty of the carved stones and statues of the temples.
The major attraction and the real treat for the visitors is the Barong dance of Bali by the Penglipuran villages. The performers dress up in traditional attires and various attractive masks as they get ready for their performances.
A Visit to the Penglipuran Village offers a unique perspective and an enriching experience to immerse oneself into the rich traditional style of living of the Bali people. Bali tour packages have more of such traditional villages included in their itinerary for tourists seeking an authentic cultural experience in Bali.
