Norwegian Students Do Fieldwork in Tenganan Village, Learn Balinese Aga Culture

• By Admin
• Kamis, 8 Mei 2025

On May 8 2024, a group of 11 Norwegian students enrolled in the Social Anthropology program engaged in fieldwork activities in Tenganan Village. The selection of Tenganan village as a case study is predicated on its status as one of the oldest villages in Bali that has maintained the Bali Aga tradition, thereby preserving a distinctive local culture. This activity constitutes an integral component of field practicum, wherein students refine their ethnographic interview skills by engaging directly with local communities.

The students were divided into three groups, each focusing on a distinct research topic: the marriage system, traditional architecture, and community livelihoods. Each group was accompanied by local Cultural Anthropology students and lecturers, who assisted in the interview process and facilitated a deeper understanding of Bali Aga culture. This activity has been designed to facilitate the comprehension of the conventional field research practices employed within the discipline of Anthropology by Norwegian students.

The data collected will be processed into a final project report. It is anticipated that this initiative will provide Norwegian students with a unique opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with the residents of Tenganan Village, fostering a sense of cultural immersion and creating lasting memories that they can cherish upon their return to their respective countries. This research training program is a concrete form of Social Anthropology in the process of knowledge exchange to enrich cross-cultural understanding (drd).