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The Rhythm of Rattan: Learn to play Balinese Bamboo Xylophone and Weaving Rattan Workshop

Overview

Experience the rhythm and craft of Bali in one inspiring day. You’ll learn to play rindik, Bali’s bamboo xylophone, with a young local musician, and create your own handcrafted rattan lamp guided by village artisans. It’s hands-on, personal, and made for travelers who want more than just watching, you’ll experiencing it.

*We’ll confirm with you 3 days in advance. If there’s only 1 participant overall, we’ll unfortunately have to cancel—but don’t worry, we’ll either reschedule or offer a full refund or credit for a future experience.

We’ll inform you 1 day in advance about the pick-up times, since it may change if only one participant joins from a pick-up spot, as routes might be changed.

Make a Positive Social Impact

Hands-On Cultural Immersion

Connect with Local Balinese

Your Activity

Rindik Learning Class

Your day begins in the quiet village of Tengkulak Kaja, you’ll meet Komang Ali, a passionate young musician dedicated to preserving Bali’s traditional rindik music. He’ll share the history and meaning behind this bamboo instrument. Then, it’s your turn. You’ll learn the notes, the rhythm, and by the end, you’ll be able to play a short piece of music yourself.

Next, we head to Batuan Village, home to Ibu Koming, a master artisan who’s turned rattan weaving into her life’s craft. She’ll walk you through the stories and traditions behind rattan in Bali before guiding you step-by-step to make your own mini rattan lamp. No experience needed, just curiosity and your hands. You’ll take your handmade piece home as a reminder of the day you learned to craft like a local.

Itinerary

Here’s what your day in Bali will look like! We’ve carefully planned this itinerary to offer you a well-rounded experience, combining exploration, cultural insights, and meaningful connections. 

Disclaimer

Please wear modest clothing out of respect for the village, and be mindful of your comments to honor the local culture.

Additional Info

What to bring

Tumblr for water (1.5 liter) it’s a full-day trip with lots of learning!

The trip is suitable for age above 10.

We’ll pick you up at your accommodation at 9:00 AM for the best experience!

Prefer a different time? Just contact us to arrange it.

Fill out the booking form by clicking the “book a trip now” button! Share your trip details, and our team will reach out ASAP to finalize everything with you. 

Our Effort for Sustainable Tourism

Our Effort For Sustainable Tourism

This experience was built hand-in-hand with local artisans and musicians to ensure that every workshop benefits the community directly. Your participation helps preserve traditional music and craftsmanship, and supports fair wages for those who keep Bali’s culture alive.

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About The Family You’re Supporting

You’ll meet two families who live and breathe their craft. Komang Ali plays rindik for cultural events and ceremonies, and teaches the next generation to keep the music alive. Ibu Koming sustains her income through rattan art, turning everyday materials into meaningful pieces. Every smile, story, and handmade item you take home supports their livelihood, and helps keep these traditions thriving for years to come.

[All Included]

Special Discount for +5 pax Booking!
  • Support the host family
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Vegan Balinese Lunch
  • Proffesional Documentation
  • Round-Trip Transportation

[Workshop Only]

Special Discount for +5 pax Booking!
  • Support the host family
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Vegan Balinese Lunch
  • Proffesional Documentation
  • Transport is not provided. Kindly arrange/bring your own

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We're Here to Help

Have questions? Whether you’re curious about the trip or how to prepare, we’re here to help! Contact us directly at +62 812-5234-3732 via Whatsapp or email us at pt.thelocalgroup@gmail.com. We’re eager to assist you and ensure you’re fully prepared for this unique experience!

Here’s what our guests have to say!

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We spent the weekend joining the Impact Trip Canang Sari Making Class and the Melukat ceremony at Tirta Empul. It was a very interesting and meaningful experience, a real chance to learn about Balinese culture. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the team guided us clearly through each part of the experience. We also enjoyed meeting other nomads who are just as interested in local culture as we are. Overall it was a wonderful and memorable day! We would definitely recommend it to others!
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I had an amazing time at the kite-making experience. It was truly special to make a kite alongside a Balinese family with decades of experience. The whole process was so authentic and meaningful. I definitely recommend this activity to anyone looking for a unique cultural experience.
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These guys really do amazing work and put on beautifully curated events. I always feel that any events and trips I attend will be helping to contribute to local causes and communities which is so important. The events themselves always involves connecting with local communities and gives you the chance to really learn from knowledgeable and passionate individuals. Honestly, Nomad's Giving Back are an inspiration, the world needs more people like this.
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I had an amazing experience with Made and Mr. Mardika. I met them for a fire ceremony and meditation in Kelusa village, called Homa Yadnya in balinese culture. The priest, Mr Mardika, hold the ceremony and shared many insights from his culture. Made accompanied me throughout the ceremony and translated as we went along. The sharing was really enriching and authentic, I loved it and will come back with pleasure :-)
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Had a great time at the event, Muti and her little helpers were really friendly and made everyone in the group feel welcome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Had a great time on the Nomads Giving Back Nyepi tour. Wonderful people, amazing experience. Would recommend!
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So glad Nomads Giving Back exists, to give us a way to connect with others who want to be givers and not takers. I enjoyed the get-togethers, getting to know other difference makers, and I love it that this gives me a way to volunteer at the same time I'm spending time with people I admire. Great concept, great team.
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What a great community to hang out with! My initial goal was to meet new people (both locals and foreigners), and do activities together, so I started attending their Cultural Game Nights in Canggu, which are always a lot of fun. As adults, we sometimes take ourselves too seriously and forget to be playful, so those evenings are a great way of bringing back the fun after a busy week! I’ve also joined one of their Impact Trips. I wanted to learn more about Bali’s culture and traditions, and travel a little off the beaten paths, where no traditional tour agency or guide would ever take me. I was lucky to share meaningful moments with a local family who taught me how to craft Balinese offerings in a remote village. I really loved the concept of traveling beyond the sole purpose of visiting places, and of giving part of the proceeds to a family in need. I find any experience so much more valuable when it has meaning and purpose! And if that weren't enough, I’ve also attended one of their online Masterminds, which was a great way for me to connect with fellow digital nomads/entrepreneurs and get support and feedback on my work. Nomads Giving Back offers connections and experiences across the board, from tourism, to entertainment, to entrepreneurship. And to top it all off, the team members are super friendly, fun, and kind. Thank you so much guys for all you do. See you soon!
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This organization is created by such a lovely people ! 🥹Made me feel welcomed and gave me feeling of a family once I firstly came to Bali not knowing anybody. Thank you for everything ♥️🙏
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