The Uniqueness of 5 Tribes and Indigenous Communities of Bali

Villaku.com – When Indonesia gained independence, the island of Bali was part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. There are several tribes and indigenous populations in Bali. The island of Bali is home to several indigenous tribes, including the Bali Majapahit, Bali Aga, Trunyan, Bayan, Nyama Selam, and Loloan.

The Balinese tribe is mostly divided into two groups: the Bali Aga and the Bali Majapahit. The Bali Aga, also known as the Bali Muda people, were the first Balinese to settle in Bali. Currently, the Bali Aga group lives in Karangasem and Kintamani, whereas the Bali Majapahit community may be found throughout the island of Bali.

The Balinese tribe inhabits the island of Bali. According to the book Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) Students of Junior High School/Mts Class 7 (2021:177), the Balinese tribe is also known as Balinese children, wong Bali, or krama Bali. Here are five Balinese tribes:

1. 1. Bali Majapahit
   2. Bali Aga
   3. Trunyan
   4. Bayan
   5. Nyama Selam

The Balinese tribe’s origins can be divided into three periods or waves of migration: the spread of the population during prehistoric times, the development of Hinduism in the archipelago, and Majapahit’s collapse in the 15th century, which coincided with Java’s Islamization.

Here are some of the unique aspects of Balinese tribal art:

1. Ngaben is a ritual that burns the bodies of the deceased’s ancestors to purify their spirits and transport them to their last resting place.
2. The Ogoh-ogoh Parade is a Balinese ritual that occurs before the Nyepi ceremony. Ogoh-ogoh are dolls or statues in various shapes that represent negative aspects, terrible qualities, and evil in human existence
3. The Pandan War, also known as mekare-kare, is an offering ceremonial to honor the ancestors as well as the God Indra, who serves as the flying council. This ritual is carried out during the fifth month.

Bali is a popular location for foreigners looking for job or a temporary home. Nonetheless, Bali retains tribes who are the island’s original occupants. Hopefully, the information above will be useful!