One of the hidden gems must-visit tourist attractions in Bali.
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Panglipuran Village is a village located in Kubu Village, Bangli District, in the province of Bali. This village is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Bali. Known for its village structure and unique culture. That's why so many local and foreign tourists are interested in visiting here. Here are interesting facts about Panglipuran Village in Bali.
The Cleanest Village In The World
This village has been named the third cleanest village in the world after Giethoorn in the Netherlands and Mawlynnong in India. The people of this village strictly maintain the traditions and customs of their ancestors, these traditions and customs include maintaining the cleanliness of their environment. So don't be surprised if every 30 meters you will find a trash can so people don't litter.
This village has been named the third cleanest village in the world after Giethoorn in the Netherlands and Mawlynnong in India. The people of this village strictly maintain the traditions and customs of their ancestors, these traditions and customs include maintaining the cleanliness of their environment. So don't be surprised if every 30 meters you will find a trash can so people don't litter.
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In addition, this village is also pollution-free because people are prohibited from using motorized vehicles. When you want to travel, walking or riding a bicycle is best for a walk around this village. One of the reasons many tourists want to visit this village is because of the beautiful scenery. The village is colored with green grass, bougainvillea flowers, hibiscus flowers, roses, and Cambodian trees so that people feel calm and mesmerized by its beauty. Not only that, but this village has also won various prestigious awards, such as the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award (ISTA) in 2017 and the Sustainable Destinations Top 100 version of the Green Destinations Foundation.
Have a Trimandala Spatial Philosophy
The Panglipuran people also believe in the Trimandala Spatial Planning, which means tri is three, and Mandala is a zone. In other words, Trimandala means three zones that have different levels of function and sanctity.
The Panglipuran people also believe in the Trimandala Spatial Planning, which means tri is three, and Mandala is a zone. In other words, Trimandala means three zones that have different levels of function and sanctity.
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From a macro perspective, this village has a sloping topography, which has two orientations, namely north and south. So that the northern part is considered the highest part, where the highest part is a place to worship or worship with God. Then it lowers to a 9-hectare zone where this area is a residential area, also called Madya mandala. And the last one is the area of shameful mandala or grave zone.
Meanwhile, if viewed from a micro perspective, the yard of the house is a place to pray, the part of the house is the Madya mandala where the whole family gathers and resides, and the toilet is part of the Nista Mandala.
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Bamboo Forest as Village Protector
This place has an area of 112 hectares, 40% of the area of this village is a bamboo forest that is allowed to grow naturally around the village, which also grows in the catchment area. The Panglipuran Village community highly respects and maintains a balance between nature and humans. So that the bamboo forest is allowed to grow naturally and become their manifestation.
This place has an area of 112 hectares, 40% of the area of this village is a bamboo forest that is allowed to grow naturally around the village, which also grows in the catchment area. The Panglipuran Village community highly respects and maintains a balance between nature and humans. So that the bamboo forest is allowed to grow naturally and become their manifestation.
Adhering to the Kalapatra Philosophy
It has been designated as a conservation village since the 1980s, where the entire community of Panglipuran Village strictly maintains the traditions, customs, and culture of their ancestors to this day. However, they are not rigid and very open to other cultures. That is what is called the Kalapatra philosophy.
It has been designated as a conservation village since the 1980s, where the entire community of Panglipuran Village strictly maintains the traditions, customs, and culture of their ancestors to this day. However, they are not rigid and very open to other cultures. That is what is called the Kalapatra philosophy.
Polygamy is prohibited
This village places a high priority on women's rights and empowerment. In this village, it is forbidden for a married man to have more than one wife because it is considered a big sin. If anyone violates this rule, then he will be ostracized and must occupy a special area called Karang Blending. Moreover, celebrating marriage with a second wife, a man would definitely be expelled from this village. With the prohibition of polygamy, women's rights are protected and guaranteed.
This village places a high priority on women's rights and empowerment. In this village, it is forbidden for a married man to have more than one wife because it is considered a big sin. If anyone violates this rule, then he will be ostracized and must occupy a special area called Karang Blending. Moreover, celebrating marriage with a second wife, a man would definitely be expelled from this village. With the prohibition of polygamy, women's rights are protected and guaranteed.
Staying at Resident's House
Well, for those of you who want to stay longer and want to know more about the local culture, this village also has a choice of homestays or guest houses at affordable prices. The average price per night for homestays here is IDR 500,000 per night, including breakfast. The advantage that you can get when you stay at Panglipuran, you can find and feel the noble culture of the indigenous people of this village that you can't find anywhere else. So, if you are on vacation in Bali, don't forget to add Panglipuran Village to the "Must Visit Place in Bali" list.
Well, for those of you who want to stay longer and want to know more about the local culture, this village also has a choice of homestays or guest houses at affordable prices. The average price per night for homestays here is IDR 500,000 per night, including breakfast. The advantage that you can get when you stay at Panglipuran, you can find and feel the noble culture of the indigenous people of this village that you can't find anywhere else. So, if you are on vacation in Bali, don't forget to add Panglipuran Village to the "Must Visit Place in Bali" list.