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Bali Aga, The original inhabitants of Bali


Suku Aga
Bali Aga tribe is one of the nation subsuku Bali that consider themselves as the original inhabitants of Bali. Bali Bali Aga called the mountain where there are a number of tribes in the Bali Aga Trunyan. The term Bali Aga considered giving meaning mountain people are stupid because they are still in the mountains inland and untouched by technology.

The original inhabitants of Bali, is said to have come to the island of Bali, before the wave of migration of Hindu-Javanese, from the village of Bedulu. According to legend, the last king lived Pejeng (old Balinese kingdom), namely Sri Aji Asura Earth Banten, who has supernatural powers. He could cut off his head without feeling pain and put it back.  

One day, the king's head accidentally fell into the river and drift. One of his servants, panic, decide to immediately pork chop and change the king's head with the head of the animal. Embarrassed, the king hid in a high tower, forbid anyone to see him. However, there is a little boy who discovered the secret and since then, the king is known as Dalem Bedulu, or He-who-turned-head. More scientific reason is the theory that it is derived from the name Badahulu or "upstream villages". After Pejeng kingdom, the Majapahit Empire rose to power. 
Bali Aga isolated communities living in mountainous areas. Travelers who wish to visit certain villages also have to be careful with the existing geographical factors. When visiting, we should respect local customs and rituals observed as the preservation of life that they have.Tenganan, tourism activities easier, because its population is more friendly. in addition there are three day festival called Udaba Sambah held during June or July. (wikipedia)

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