Perang Pandan or it is locally in Tenganan Pegeringsingan known as “mekare-karean” as a part of the ngusaba ceremony. It means Pandanous war, this is a ceremonial fight as well. These duel among a group of men each armed with two pieces of thorny pandanous leaves and plated rattan as the armor as part of the rituals along noon while the maidens praying in village’s temple. This festival usually takes place in relation to the celebration of “Sasih Kelima” or the fifth Balinese’s month or usually in the full moon period on the month of June.
As one of an ancient village in Bali, Tenganan Pegeringsingan is identical with religious activities. Many temple festivals performed in this village that attract visitors to come.
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