The
village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre Hindu customs
through a strong code of non-fraternization with outsiders. Tenganan
Pegeringsingan is one of the most conservative villages of the
Bali Aga "original Balinese". Tenganan is also well
known for its geringsing cloth or double ikat. Through an intricate
process of weaving and dyeing, known only here, a single cloth
takes five years to complete. which is supposed to protect the
wearer with magic powers. Here unique rituals offering dances,
and gladiator ( the fight of the Pandanus leaves) takes place
only once a year.