Unity in Diversity – RY Marketplace

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Highlights 
– Desa Bengkala village tour- Sharing with our difabled friends in the community- Learning the local sign language, Kata Kolok- Learn how the traditional woven cloths and plates are made- Traditional Janger Kolok dance performance

Description

Unity in diversity – such is the Indonesian motto. Perhaps embodied by no other place the way it is in Bengkala Village, where you can find communities of disabled people inventing their own unique ways of communicating called Kata Kolok. This is perhaps the best way for us to learn that diversity is indeed beautiful.

In this trip you will be able to experience this precious way of life up north in a remote area of Bali. The experience includes a village tour, watching the making of the traditional woven clothes, traditional plate and possibly the incense sticks, having traditional lunch together with the locals and closed by a special performance of Janger Kolok performed by the disabled.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Everyone! This trip will take you to see life through different eyes.

Difficulty Level 

Easy. The most challenging part of this trip is probably just to stay still in the bus to reach the village itself.

Meet Our Local Host

Pak Wisnu Giri will be our local host of this trip. He was born and has always lived in Desa Bengkala, despite being born being able to speak and hear, Pak Wisnu Giri has dedicated his life to learn and teach Kata Kolok for everyone in the community to be able to communicate freely. In his day to day, he helps the teacher in their local elementary school by translating the subjects into sign language.

Itinerary

– Pick up at the accommodation
– About 3 hours trip to Desa Bengkala in a Minibus
– Registration upon arriving at the village
– Village tour
– Lunch
– Watching Janger Kolok Performance
– Back to Canggu
What’s Included
– Local Guide – Pak Wisnu Giri will be your local host – Ground Transport – Roundtrip to Desa Bengkala and back to Canggu- Food – Lunch – Balinese lunch made by locals. Vegan and vegetarian menu is available – Drinks – Mineral Water

– Entrance Fee / Tickets What’s Not Included
– Purchase of Woven cloths is not included

Know Before You Go 
– The trip is going to start early in the morning and it will take quite a long time to reach the destination, make sure you have had breakfast beforehand or bring the meal that you can enjoy while commuting to the destination.
– Packed water and snacks are highly encouraged for the journey.
– This trip is specially designed by the Remote Year team
– Proceeds will directly impact the local community
– The village is considered as a remote village, therefore it is best to expect the least from the humble community
– Tipping for your host/driver is not necessary.

10 days prior to the start of the experience

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.