About Desa Pedawa

Pedawa Village is one of the oldest villages (Bali Aga) in Buleleng Regency. This village has a history and traditions that are different from other villages in Buleleng Regency.

In Pedawa Village, there is no caste system like in Bali in general. Everyone has an equal position. There only know the term village elders, who were chosen indirectly by the village community. So here there are no people who have the title Ida Bagus / Ida Ayu, I Gusti, I Dewa / I Desak so there is no title Ida Pedanda or the others.

There is one unique tradition in Pedawa, maybe there are still many people who do not know about the Omed-Omedan tradition in Bali. Omed Tradition - Omedan is a tradition of mass kissing which is commonly practiced in Banjar Kaja, Bali. This event is usually done after the Nyepi holiday ceremony is over. 

This tradition has succeeded in attracting the attention of foreign tourists.