Preserving Tradition Amidst Modernization: Tenganan Pegringsingan Village – Bali

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This paper examines the reality of the life of the Tenganan Pegringsingan community, which is one of the ten Bali Aga Villages. This village is unique compared to other villages. This uniqueness is the main attraction, because it is able to maintain tradition in the midst of modernization. This paper aims to discuss how local people are able to maintain traditions in the midst of modernization. How the local village community factually maintains, preserves, and runs in their daily lives. The method used is the historical method which consists of 4 stages, namely: data collection, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The data used, in addition to written sources in the form of library collections, interviews were also carried out with informants who were indigenous residents of Tenganan Pegringsingan Village. The results showed that the change remained, but did not cause the fading of the essence of the original customs of Tenganan Pegringsingan Village. In addition, this village has also succeeded in integrating aspects of modernization in their lives while still upholding traditional values. This research provides valuable insights into how a society can maintain its identity and cultural heritage amid waves of globalization and modernization.