Dragon Village (Kampung Naga)

Kampung Naga is a village inhabited by a group of people who are very strong in holding the relics of ancestral customs. This will be obvious differences when compared with other communities outside of Kampung Naga. Kampung Naga community living in an institution that is conditioned in an atmosphere of simplicity and traditional wisdom inherent environment. Kampung Naga is administratively located in the region Neglasari, District Salawu, Tasikmalaya District, West Java Province.

Location of Kampung Naga is not far from the highway that connects the city with the city of Garut Tasikmalaya. The village is located in a fertile valley, with the boundary region, west of Kampung Naga is limited by the sacred forest in the forest because there are people in Kampung Naga ancestral tomb. In the south bordered by rice fields of the population, and in the north and east of the river bounded by Ciwulan the source water comes from Mount Cikuray in Garut district.

Mileage from town to Kampung Naga Tasikmalaya approximately 30 miles, while from Garut city 26 kilometers away. To get to Kampung Naga from the highway Garut-Tasikmalaya had to descend the stairs that have been on the wall (Sunda sengked) until ketepi Ciwulan river with a slope of about 45 degrees with a distance of approximately 500 meters. Then melaluai Ciwulan footpath along the river until into Kampung Naga.

Kampung Naga is a very unique village, with persistence in holding the customs of his ancestors. Entering the Dragon Village we will be treated to a variety of abstinence that should not be completely broken, it is said when we violate the prohibition, in the future we will have a calamity that we are not unexpected.

Very unique addition to Kampung Naga is also famous for its hospitality typical Sundanese in receiving guests or newcomers who happened to stop in this village. Kampung Naga population are Muslims all claim, but as other indigenous peoples they are also very obedient held customs and beliefs of his ancestors.

The form of buildings in Kampung Naga same as houses, mosques, Patemon (meeting hall) and rice. The roof is made from sago palm leaves, coconut leaves, or as a cover injuk bumbungan. The walls of houses and other buildings, made of woven bamboo (chamber). Meanwhile, the building doors are made of rattan fiber and all the buildings facing North or South. Besides a neat pile of stones with the layout and natural ingredients is the hallmark of the architecture and ornaments because of the Dragon Village.

In the field of public art, Kampung Naga has taboo. Taboo to take performing art forms from outside the village of Naga such as puppet show, dangdut, martial arts, and other arts that use similar instrument goong. While the artistic heritage which is the people in Kampung Naga is calung, Terbangan, Angklung, Beluk, and Rangkong. However, residents of Kampung Naga is allowed to see the show Puppet or other art from outside the village of Naga.


As is also customary Baduy Banten, residents of Kampung Naga does not allow goods or modern equipment into Kampung Naga. So if you enter the village of Naga areas will not hear the radio voice steady melodious music, but it certainly will hear the sounds of insects and frogs when the sun will set.

For fruit hand need not worry, because along the way to Kampung Naga many shops that provide a variety of souvenirs handicrafts and residents of Kampung Naga Tasikmalaya in general with a very cheap price and with a diverse selection.
Beyond that, Kampung Naga definitely will be presenting another nuance from any cultural tours, as each place or location of the sights in this lovely archipelago memilliki different characters in presenting its uniqueness.