Makare Kare / Perang Pandan

Makare-kare or war by using thorny pandanus leaves is not just belong to Tenganan Pagringsingan village; its sister village, Tenganan Dauh Tukad which located o the west side of crystal clear water on the south east side of Tenganan Pagringsingan also has its own version thorny pandanus war.

Geringsing Textiles Made From Human Blood

From a tiny village of Tenganan comes the rare geringsing cloth that put this little village among the best in textile technology. The geringsing cloth with its double ikat technique – a method in which resist patterns are applied to both the wrap and the welt before weaving, so that the final pattern appears only on completion – is the most spectacular ever produced by the textile art in Southeast Asia.

When someone encountered the geringsing for the first time, he is immediately captivated by the mute color of geringsing. Geringsing combines red and reddish brown tones, eggshell and dark blue or violet. These mute colors are obtained from natural pigment of outer layers of sunti root (morinda citrifolia) and indigo. The geringsing threads are dyed and cross-dyed several times with the natural pigments to achieve the wanted color and pattern. Since the geringsing is woven in loose tabby from cotton yarns, it produces certain uniformity in appearance.

All kind of geringsings share a basic pattern in which the cloth is divided into two corresponding ‘head’ portion at either end, serves as a frame for a large central panel that is in turn subdivided by arrange the motifs in various ways. Various motifs are used to fill the large central section. For example groups of geometric and abstract floral motifs may be repeated over the whole of central panel, horizontally, vertically or along the diagonal. Some kinds of geringsing have a quite different form of central section for example, the geringsing wayang type has large four-pointed stars with a crenellated motif surrounded by four scorpions devide the main field into semicircular segments. These segments contain stars, emblems, architectural elements, animals and Balinese wayang kulit (shadow puppet) figure.

For the residents of Tenganan village geringsing is not just an ordinary cloth, it is a sacred fabric which full of magical power to protect the wearer. The word ‘geringsing’ is derived from the word ‘gering’ means ‘pestilence’ or ‘plague’ and the word ‘sing’ means ‘no’, it means geringsing possess the magical power to ward off harm wrought by natural or supernatural enemies, and confer invulnerability on the bearer one.

Geringsing not just use for protection but also as a mark of the community membership, it is an incontestable evidence that the wearer belong to the village of Tenganan. Geringsing has become a kind of proprietary mark of Tenganan, a cloth that serves as a social insignia with which Tenganan residence adorn themselves whenever they received guest from neighboring village or when they go outside the village to visit a friend or pay homage to certain temples.

Some materials for this writing are taken from the book “Balinese Textiles”.

Trunyan/Bali Aga Village

On the East shore of Lake Batur, underneath the caldera rim, is Trunya village. Trunya is associated with aerial/weathering the unique funeral practice of the Bali Aga inhabitants here. Though Hindi, they don't follow typical Hindu custom of cremation. If the deceased is not married his body is buried in the ground. If married then aerial/weathering burial is performed where the body is simply left in a bamboo cage on the ground until it has decomposed. Then later the skeletal, bone remains are added to the ossuary on a step-shaped altar.
The funeral site is not within the village of Trunyan, but outside of the village, about 500m N,
only accessible by boat. You can only get to Trunyan by boat, one pleasant option is to cycle around the lake then hire a boat to take you across. You may need to bargain hard to get a good price. A tourist boat leaves from Kedisan on the south shore of the lake. This boat is comfortable though the fare is expensive,25,000Rp. Fares are posted on a board next to the ticket booth.I was told it includes a donation.
It's also possible to take a boat to Trunyan from Toya Bunka, a village famous for its hot spring.

Banjar Hot Water

Banjar Hot Water is a nature hot wellspring from the ground and it is believed can heal the disease. Its water is accommodated at one small swimming pool encircled by unique rural nature, its situation close to the Wihara ( Budha Temple ). Banjar Hot Water is located in Banjar Countryside, Banjar sub district and Singaraja Regency. It is about 1,5 Km from Banjar or 24 Km from Singaraja Town . To reach the Hot Water location in Banjar, we can use the motor vehicle through the main road with good condition and passing the Balinese Village with unique culture life. The nearest accommodations like hotels or lodging including restaurants are also available in particular at Lovina Beach area. There are many public transportation also available to connect the travel to Singaraja town.

Hot Water History
This hot wellspring source is predictably built since of hundreds of year ago and since the Japanese colonize the Indonesia, this place has developed into three pools to relocate the water for taking a bath. The Japanese had also developed its military officer resort close to this area. Having bathing in the heat water containing the brimstone, it will be able to heal the skin disease. This public bath which is built by Japanese now is exploited by public society. Beside of that, now this place is opened for tourist who can use this bathing place to swim in hot pool and also enjoy the water fall. Enjoying the hot water fall, we can feel like squeezing, especially at pool equipped by the douche with the high about 3,5 meters, so that can make the body refresh and relaxation.

Hot water in Banjar is progressively recognized to be a place of interest in north of Bali or a tourist destination in Singaraja Bali. Now this place visited by many tourist from local and Foreign countries. It is a mini tourism object which is easily reached from Lovina Beach and it is opened daily from 07.00 am until 18.00 pm daily except Nyepi Day (Silent Day).From Singaraja Town, take the way to Gilimanuk or to the west part of Singaraja and we will meet the Banjar Countryside which is show the direction sigh of this hotel water place.

How to visit Banjar Hot Water? 
It is an easy way to reach this place from south part of Bali or other regions in the island. It will take 3 hours drive from Bali's International Airport and we recommend you to join Singaraja Lovina Tour for more comfortable journey and this tour also visit other places of interest in north part of Bali. Banjar hotsprings, very near Lovina.

Git Git Waterfall

South of Singaraja tourism object is Gitgit Waterfall, Bali highest waterfall. The waterfall is sixty metres high and as the water falls, it looks like white clouds falling down the mountain one after another.

The falling water almost completely covers the rockface of the fall. It is a refreshing experience to walk in this quiet area where the birds take turns to sing. The air is cool and gradually gets colder a you approach the waterfall. A short distance from the waterfall, the fine water spray will cool your body. Sometimes the atmosphere will become misty

Nestled deep in the mountains, this beautiful wildernedd area is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger town.

Gitgit Waterfall is one of the famous tourist destinations in Bali which is located in Gitgit countryside, Sukasada sub district and about 10 Km from Singaraja Town or about 70 Km from Denpasar. It is set at height land about 300 meters above sea level. Beside of Gitgit, there is another important spot point like the monument for hero struggle of Singaraja resident who dead on the battle against the Dutch colonialist. This monument is called Bhuwana Pangkung Bangka. This Monument is extant monument and idol of people struggle action against the Dutch colonization. This monument is located in Gitgit countryside and Sukasada sub district and about 17 Km from Singaraja Town . It is situated on the hill bank. The facilities are available at Gitgit Waterfall is consisted of the parking area, restaurant and art shop. It is not far from the waterfall place, there is a place for taking a rest while enjoy the beauty panorama of rice terrace and Buleleng Beach. In order to visit the Gitgit waterfall, all visitors will follow the walkway down until the spot point. This road is one of the omissions in Dutch era where the local resident uses it to access other regions. On 1975, this waterfall is opened as tourist destinations in north part of Bali . Since it is appointed as a tourist destination in Bali, many tourists from domestic and foreign countries visits this waterfall and Bali Singaraja Lovina Tour is one of the famous tours in Bali visit this place.

Gitgit Photo Gallery

Gitgit Waterfall Vibration	Gitgit Waterfall View	Hindu Temple
Gitgit River	Gitgit Rain Forest	Gitgit Ricefield

Yeh Sanih Bali Natural Water

Yeh Sanih is about 17 kilometers from Singaraja. Yeh Sanih is a place with natural water source which is right on the edge of the beach. But the water in this place does not taste salty because it water source comes from Lake Batur. Water from these sources are often used in Hindu religious ceremonies. In this place there is also a temple that dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The name of Yeh Sanih is derived from YEH SANIA that means South East. Because the potency of the tourism, the Local Government of Bali decided that Yeh Sanih is one of the 21 tourist areas in Bali. Cool sea breezes, tall trees, and the nice panorama over the Bali Strait make for a serene setting.

Visit the 'pura' on the hill, Pura Taman Manik Mas. In the mornings take a swim in the ocean-more like a lake than a sea. Not a soul on the beach to bother you. Quite passable snorkeling 500 meters out, another good snorkeling spot one km away.

Seven km east of Yeh Sanih is the ancient temple Pura Pondok Batu ('Pile of Stones') perched on a small rock face and surrounded by hills, valleys, and twisted frangipani trees. It's said the wandering Javanese priest Nirartha sat on one of the temple's stones and composed poetry.

Inside the temple is a well-crafted but eroded statue of Durga. Nearby on the beach at low tide is a freshwater springs frequented by locals, the water bubbling up from the sand and running into the sea.

Baris Dance or Warrior Dance

As a dance ceremony, according to the name "Baris" which comes from the march of the army can be interpreted this dance describes the agility forces soldiers. This dance is a dance group that performed by men, usually danced by more than 8 to 40 dancers with a lively movement strong enough, simple and dynamic, with the accompaniment of Gong Kebyar and Gong Gede. Each types, groups of dancers carrying weapons, ceremonial equipment and costumes with a different color, which later became the name of the types of existing Tari Baris. Tari Baris in Bali are:

Baris Ketekok Jago

Baris with a polet spear (spear with black and white stems) and black and white striped dress, danced in the ceremony Yadnya Pitra (Ngaben). Generally in the districts of Badung and Denpasar municipality. Baris dances are similar in Buleleng called Baris Bedug and in Gianyar called Baris Poleng.

Baris Tumbak (Spear March Dance)

Baris with a spear and awiran layered dress - danced in a Yadnya god ceremony , often found in areas of Badung, Bangli and Gianyar

Baris Dadap

Baris with carrying dadap armor (like a shield), the movement is more gentle than the types of other Baris dances and the dancers dance while singing a song with a irregular voice to the accompaniment of gamelan Angklung is also barreled irregular and danced in God Yanya ceremonies except in Tabanan areas danced in a Pitra Yadnya ceremony, we can found at Bangli, Buleleng, Gianyar and Tabanan areas.

Baris Presi

Baris dancer are carrying kris weapon, and a similar shield called presi. this dance for God Yadnya too. We can found in Bangli and Buleleng region.

Baris Pendet

Baris dance which the dancers perform withour carrying a weapon of war but carry the offerings (Canang Sari), danced in the God Yadnya Ceremony. At Tanjung Bungkak village (Denpasar) this Baris dancer carrying canang called canang oyod and in the end of the dance, the dancers dancing use hand fan with "ma-aras-arasan" or laugh in fun

Baris Bajra

Baris dance carrying a mace with banyu shaped ends (such as a mace of Bhima) and danced in the God Yadnya ceremony and can be found in the region of Bangli and Buleleng.

Baris Tamiang

Baris dance with carrying kris and shield that called Tamiang, can be found in Badung region.

Baris Kupu-Kupu (Butterflies March)

according with the theme, this Baris dance depict the life of butterflies. The dancers wearing butterfly wings, agile and dynamic movement adopt mimic of butterfly. Until now, this dance is in Renon and Lebah Village. (Denpasar)

Baris Bedil (Rifle March)

This Baris dance, danced by several pairs of dancers carrying imitation long rifle made from wood. shown for God Yadnya cereminy and we can found in Klungkung, Bangli and Badung region.

Baris Cina

This dance allegedly under the influence of Chinese culture. The unique are found in fashion look (long pants with long sleeves, sarung sashes, hat, wearing sunglasses and a sword), the movement (taking martial art movement), and accompanied by music rom Gong Bheri gamelan thare is Gong without moncol). This dance illustrated the troops of Java home land owner who came to Bali. This dance shown in the God Yadnya ceremony and found at Renon and Belanjong village. (Denpasar-Sanur)

Baris Cendekan

This Baris dance, danced by several pairs of dancer which carrying short spear, shown in the God Yadnya ceremony

Baris Panah

Baris Panah (Bow) danced by several pair of dancers with carrying bow and shown in the ceremonial of God Yadnya, we can found at Buleleng and Bangli.

Baris Jangkang

This Baris dance, danced by dancers carrying long spear, shown in God Yadnya Ceremonial at Bangli, Gianyar and Klungkung.

Baris Gayung

Baris dance which danced by group of dancers there are stakeholders with a bailer or cantil (a tool to bring holy water), shown at God Yadnya ceremony. Can be found at Bangli, Gianyar and Badung

Baris Demang

Danced by a group of dancers representing figures Demang (one of the characters Pagambuhan) in the Gambuh drama classical dance with sword, spear, arrows, and others. Baris Dance is located in Buleleng.

Baris Cerekuak

Dance depicting the movements of a group of water birds (cerekuak) while searching for the lover, bird Manuk gods. The dancers wore clothing babuletan (wearing cloth from waist until above the knee) with the decoration of leaves on the entire body and head, only shown in the Pitra Yadnya ceremony (Ngaben) with Batel Gaguntangan Gamelan retinue. This Dance is in the region of Tabanan

Baris Mamedi

It describes a group of spirits (mamedi) who lives in haunted place like tomb, the dancers wore clothes made of leaves and twigs are taken from the grave. Gamelan which accompaniment is Balaganjur gamelan. Dance ceremony was held in the framework of Yadnya Pitra (Ngaben) and are in the area of Tabanan.

Baris Ketujeng

This dance describes a group of spirits who live in haunted places that are intended as introductory dance of atman the deceased to heaven, brought by a group of dancers who wore clothes from the leaves. This line dance performed in the Yadnya Pitra ceremony (Ngaben).

Baris Gowak

This dance illustrated depicts the battle between the forces Tegal Badeng (Badung) with a group of crows who carrying the death, in which several pairs of dancers portray Tegal Badeng soldiers and others as a group of crows with a wing costume. This dance was purified by Selulung village, Kintamani (Bangli) and contained in the God Yadnya ceremony.

Baris Omang

Baris dance that uses a spear, but move slowly like a snail (Omang), describes the battle between the forces Tegal Badeng (Badung) with troops of Guwak (crow). This dance was purified by the Selulung community (Kintamani - Bangli), and there in God Yadnya ceremony.

Baris Jojor

Baris dance which danced by a group of dancers carrying Jojor weapons (long-stemmed spear) performed in God Yadnya ceremony. Can be found in Buleleng, Bangli and Karangasem.

Baris Kuning

It is a ritual dance of the god Yadnya, danced by a group of male dancers who dressed all in yellow, and armed with kris and Tamiang (shield), located in Buleleng.

Baris Tengklong

This dance performed by a group of dancers with swords weapons, dynamic movement, powerful and close to martial art movements. Displayed in a special ceremony at Penambangan Badung temple, exactly at the Denpasar Municipality, Pamedilan village.

Baris Kelemet

This dance performed by a group of dancers who played as fishermen, with such weapons, and described the paddle boat in the sea to catch fish, this dance is in God Yadnya ceremony and is in the Badung.