Karang Memadu for the Concubines

TERESA was surprised when she arrived at Penglipuran. The Spanish tourist did not expect the village had an empty land called Karang Memadu for expelled residents who practice polygamy. Enjoying the cool atmosphere of the rural area, Teresa was amazed at the layout of the residents' settlement at 700 meters above the sea level. The bamboo arboretum as large as 45 hectares was another charm that attracted Teresa to visit.

Karang Memadu is a spread of empty land in the southern part of the village planted with banana, cocoa, coffee and bamboo. "It is very nice to have a place like this," said Teresa. Karang Memadu also left a deep impression on German tourists Andreas and Claudia. Andreas said Karang Memadu symbolized the harmonious relationship among the residents of Penglipuran. "One husband, yeah, is for one wife. Germany, like the European countries, in general, is also like this. It does not acknowledge polygamy," he said.