One of the hidden gems must-visit tourist attractions in Bali.
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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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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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.
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.
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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.
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.