TURISME MASSAL BALI - Ekspedisi Indonesia Biru #16

Summary

The video explores traditional life in Tenganan, Bali, highlighting local customs, including daily responsibilities such as village duties. It delves into the unique cultural practices that attract tourists, particularly the eco-tourism approach led by locals, which preserves the environment and traditions. Through personal stories, the narrative contrasts the challenges of mass tourism in Bali with Tenganan’s sustainable tourism model. The villagers rely on cooperative systems and resist commercialized tourism, valuing cultural preservation over financial gain. The video also touches on environmental concerns, such as coastal reclamation, which threaten both Bali and neighboring Lombok.

Takeaways

• 🧑‍🏫 Putu Wiatnyane has a cultural responsibility to remind others about village tasks, which he performs daily, dressed in traditional attire with a keris (dagger).
• 🏞️ The village of Tenganan Pageringsingan is famous for its traditional weaving, architecture, and cultural tourism, which is a natural part of its ceremonies, not solely for entertainment.
• 🌿 The goal of the village's eco-tourism is to raise awareness among locals about the potential of their resources and to develop tourism in a sustainable and responsible way.
• 🌍 Gede Astana Jaya, a former tourism manager turned eco-tourism activist, criticizes the mass tourism model in Bali, claiming it was based on flawed concepts and led to uncontrollable growth.
• 👫 Gede's wife supports his decision to leave a higher-paying job in mainstream tourism to focus on more sustainable, community-driven eco-tourism, emphasizing the importance of giving back to Bali.
• 🌾 Despite being a popular tourist destination, Tenganan maintains a focus on agriculture and traditional livelihoods, generating significant income from farming, not solely from tourism.
• 💸 Tourists visiting Tenganan make voluntary contributions, which are used for local ceremonies and development. This flexible donation model is an integral part of their community-driven economy.
• 🌳 The village maintains over 917 hectares of land, including 225 hectares of rice fields, which provide significant income and support for both the village and surrounding communities.
• 💼 The cooperative model in Tenganan ensures that all villagers are both investors and workers, fostering a sense of ownership and sustainability in their tourism and economic practices.
• 🌊 There is growing concern over the environmental impact of mass tourism and land reclamation projects, such as the plans for Teluk Benoa, which threaten local communities and ecosystems.

Q & A

What is the role of Putu Wiatnyane in the village?

Putu Wiatnyane is responsible for reminding his fellow villagers about their guard duties, as part of the traditional customs in the village, which he does for 40 days, every afternoon.

Why is the Tenganan Pegeringsingan village known beyond its textile tradition?

The village is not only famous for its Geringsing weaving, but also for its architecture and tourism attractions, which are an integral part of their cultural ceremonies.

How does the village of Tenganan manage tourism differently than other places in Bali?

In Tenganan, tourism is seen as a 'bonus' to the cultural and local economy, with a focus on sustainable eco-tourism that benefits the village without compromising its cultural and ecological integrity.

What motivates Gede Astana Jaya to promote eco-tourism in Tenganan?

Gede Astana Jaya, a former tourism manager, shifted his focus to eco-tourism because he saw the flaws in mass tourism, which led to uncontrolled growth and negative impacts on the local culture and environment.

How does the donation system work for tourists visiting Tenganan?

The village does not charge a fixed fee for visiting tourists. Instead, donations are voluntary, and the money is managed by the village for cultural ceremonies and development.

Why does the village still maintain 917 hectares of land despite tourism development pressures?

Tenganan retains its land, including 225 hectares of rice fields, which generate substantial income, ensuring that the village's economy remains largely independent from tourism revenue.

How do locals like Putu Wiatnyane view tourism in relation to their local economy?

For locals like Putu, tourism is secondary to maintaining their traditional economy and culture. The cooperative system allows the villagers to act as both investors and workers, keeping control of their land and resources.

What is the main criticism of mass tourism in Bali according to the village leaders?

Village leaders criticize mass tourism for its negative impacts, such as land being bought by investors, restricting local access to beaches for ceremonies, and environmental degradation.

What role does the cooperative system play in Tenganan's village economy?

The cooperative system in Tenganan ensures that villagers are both shareholders and employees, allowing them to collectively benefit from the village's eco-tourism while preserving their traditional way of life.

What challenges does Rio, a Lombok native, mention regarding the impact of tourism on his home region?

Rio mentions that plans to extract sand from Lombok for the reclamation project in Bali will harm local fishermen and the environment, leading to protests from his community in Lombok.