The Richness of Art and Culture of the Sukawati Traditional Village
Sukawati Traditional Village is one of the traditional villages in Bali, precisely in Gianyar district, which has a variety of artistic and cultural riches that attract the hearts of tourists from within the region and outside.
The Richness of Art and Culture of the Sukawati Traditional Village
Bali, the beautiful island in the archipelago, is not only known for its enchanting beaches and natural beauty, but also for its rich arts and culture. One of the traditional villages that is an authentic representative of this wealth is the Sukawati Traditional Village in Gianyar Regency, Bali. The village is not only a center for arts and crafts, but also offers an immersive cultural experience for visitors.
Sukawati Traditional Village is known as the birthplace of the captivating traditional Balinese art of painting. Local painters have inherited their skills from generation to generation, creating works that reflect daily life, myths and Balinese culture. This colorful and detailed painting style is a major attraction for tourists who want to take home pieces of authentic Balinese art.
Apart from being known as the birthplace of painting, the Sukawati Traditional Village also has a market called the Sukawati Art Market which is a paradise for art lovers and handicraft enthusiasts. In this market there are various products such as paintings, statues, traditional fabrics and Balinese jewelry which not only offer visual beauty but also tell the story behind each work, creating an unforgettable shopping experience.
Painting Art (Photo Source: Editorial Collection)
Not only in terms of art, the culture of this village has also been going on for perhaps hundreds of years. One of the cultures of this traditional village is the peed tradition. The peed tradition is one of the activities of the holy water mendak event (picking up holy water) to be used in the ceremonial process at the temple which is held during the piodalan or birthday of the heavenly temple for 4 consecutive days.
Peed Tradition (Photo Source: Editorial Collection)
Sukawati Traditional Village is also very famous for the variety of art studios it has, ranging from gender wayang and puppetry art studios, dance art studios, and regional music art studios. The gender puppet and puppetry art studio is the most famous studio in this village.
The gender wayang and puppetry art studio teaches how to play gender wayang and puppetry, which has teachers who are professional puppeteers. This studio has produced generations of young people who are skilled at playing gender wayang and have become young puppeteers who will perform at Balinese traditional events.
Gender Puppet (Photo Source: Editorial Collection)
Sukawati Traditional Village is not just an ordinary tourist destination, but is the guardian of the priceless wealth of Balinese art and culture. Through preserving artistic and cultural traditions, the village plays an important role in passing on this wealth to future generations. Tourists who visit here can not only enjoy the beauty of Balinese art but also contribute to supporting the preservation of priceless cultural heritage. The Sukawati Traditional Village is living proof that the richness of art and culture can continue to live and develop through a combination of tradition and modernity.
