North of Candidasa, just a few hundred meters from the main road, is a village known to be the home of the Bali Aga (native Balinese).
The people of Tenganan village are believed to be the direct descendants of the original inhabitants of Bali. They live strictly according to their ancestors’ traditions and anyone breaking the rules of the village faces banishment.
The village is famous for the annual Usaba Sambah festival.
During the festival, the people of Tenganan do a dance while attacking each other using thorny pandan leafs. They also produce traditional woven fabrics known as Geringsing. The locals believe that the fabric possesses powers that shield them from harm.