Cluring – Culture, Nature and Regional Traditions

When planning a trip around Cluring, it helps to know exactly where each place is located: Praburoro and a Ramadan tradition are rooted in Desa Cluring, Tampo is near Cluring, and De-Djawatan and Cluring Waterpark are within Kecamatan Cluring.

Culture in Desa Cluring

Praburoro is a traditional performing art in Desa Cluring that combines dance, music and theatre. Its costumes, in the style of Wayang Orang, show the influence of Central Javanese culture, conveyed through the Mataram Kingdom. The Gendhing are played quickly and powerfully, and show influences from the Kingdom of Bali. The stories also have a distinct cultural connection: they come from the Serat Menak, include Islamic sermons and reflect Islamic cultural influences.

The individual elements can be linked to different parts of the performing art: costume design, musical performance and subject matter. Those interested in culture in Cluring will find several specific points of interest, without reducing Praburoro to a single origin or form of expression.

Another local tradition is waking people for Sahur during Ramadan with melodies from Kuntulan Caruk. Its timing sets it apart from the performing art: it belongs to Ramadan and is connected with the pre-dawn meal before the fast begins. This brings two distinct cultural subjects to the fore—performing art on the one hand, and a religiously shaped custom on the other.

Batik and Landscapes in Kecamatan Cluring

In nearby Tampo, Kecamatan Cluring, a batik tourism village was designated in 2016. Batik workshops there are concentrated in private homes along a road. This description connects the craft with the settlement pattern: the workshops are not in a single, separate complex, but in private homes along a road. The designation dates to 2016; in itself, it says nothing about current visitor access or available workshops.

De-Djawatan is in Benculuk, Kecamatan Cluring. The protected forest is characterized by enormous, centuries-old Trembesi trees. A report by the Banyuwangi Tourism Office dated 29 July 2024 described rides through the forest using a mode of transport from an earlier era. If this ride is important to your plans, check in advance whether it is currently offered; the 2024 description does not guarantee current availability.

Another attraction within the Kecamatan is Cluring Waterpark in Dusun Kepatihan, a swimming or bathing destination. The places appeal to different interests: De-Djawatan is known for its forest landscape and old Trembesi trees, while Cluring Waterpark is for bathing and swimming. The two destinations are in different places within Kecamatan Cluring.

More Destinations in the Wider Banyuwangi Destination

Beyond Cluring, the wider Banyuwangi destination offers further cultural and landscape-related attractions. At Desa Wisata Adat Osing Kemiren, the customs, language and traditional art of the Osing community are preserved. Gedhogan is performed there during harvest season: women strike mortars and pestles, accompanied by angklung and drums. As the performance is tied to harvest season, it is advisable to confirm the timing locally when planning a specific visit.

Cultural events are also a focus at Taman Blambangan in Banyuwangi: cultural performances are part of the daily evening programme “Banyuwangi Culture Everyday”. As schedules can change, check current dates if you are planning a visit.

The landscape of Alas Purwo National Park in Banyuwangi includes mangroves, savannas, tropical lowland monsoon forests and coral-fringed beaches. It also has distinctive natural features: thousands of migratory birds visit the park’s forests every year, and sea turtles come to its remote beaches to lay their eggs. These attractions differ markedly from the cultural offerings in Desa Cluring and the forest near Benculuk.

Another natural destination in the wider Banyuwangi area is Ijen. A 3 km route leads from Paltuding Post to the edge of the Ijen caldera; visitors can walk along the crater rim for about one to one and a half hours. The duration and distance describe different measures. Local access rules can change, so check them before your visit.

Choose a Search Location for Your Hotel

If you are looking for a hotel in Cluring, first decide which location is relevant to your travel plans. The cultural attractions in Desa Cluring, the forest in Benculuk and other destinations in the wider Banyuwangi area belong to different geographical levels. Base your search on the place that matters most for your stay, then compare hotel offers that suit your trip.

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