Kemenuh Village

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Kemenuh village is an attractive tourism village in Bali. The village with the population of 1,056 people has been commonly visited by tourists. Handicraft products like sculpture, Tegenungan Waterfall attraction and local culture have become the appeals. Beautiful village with rice field view also has accommodation like hotel and villas. Interestingly, the property is owned and managed by local people.
Kemenuh village is located in Sukawati subdistrict, Gianyar. It is very close to tourist area of Ubud and Sukawati Art Market as well as can be reached from Gianyar Beach tourist area. From Denpasar, it is only approximately 17 km. To get there, people can also take advantage of public transportation of the Denpasar – Gianyar route.
Kemenuh had pledged itself as a cultural tourist destination since November 11, 2011. Nevertheless, the village with 11 administrative hamlets and 5 customary hamlets had been frequently visited by tourists. The village had a tourist market in the form of 50 galleries. Exotic natural potential makes the Kemenuh village a center of tracking. Guests of hotels existing in Ubud area often take advantage of the tourist attraction located at the edge of the Petanu River. In later development, it is followed by the construction of accommodation such as The Chedi Club and Banuswari Hotel. Besides, there are also villas and houses of expatriates having profession as environmentalist and health practitioner.
Kemenuh is also rich in culinary tradition. There are many food stalls and restaurants selling Balinese traditional cuisines. Cultural Hall, a house of local resident, prepares a variety of typical foods. It also offers cooking class program teaching travelers to learn to cook. Besides, the village also offers wedding party program and performing arts.
A unique local tradition that can draw the attention of travelers is ngedeblag, a ceremonial procession serving as repellent of disaster. This tradition is carried out annually, precisely on the fifth month pursuant to Balinese calendar. In addition, there are Legong Dance and Joged Pingit functioning as repellent of disaster. Last but not least, the village has Cak Dance where the artists are dancing while performing fire war and playing a ball of fire.www.bali-travelnews.com
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