Seruni and Dekranas leaders visit Bali to support Gringsing weaving heritage

Leaders from Seruni Kabinet Merah Putih and Dekranas visited the Tenganan Pegringsingan traditional village in Karangasem, Bali, on October 23, 2026. The visit aimed to support the preservation of the local Gringsing weaving heritage and provide health assistance to the community.

Tri Tito Karnavian, Chairperson of Seruni and Dekranas, and Selvi Gibran Rakabuming, Chairperson of Dekranas, distributed 500 pairs of eyeglasses to elderly residents, specifically targeting Gringsing weavers. The distribution included eye examinations to ensure the prescription matched the specific needs of each recipient, intended to assist the weavers in their daily activities and craftwork.

Tri Tito Karnavian emphasized the importance of maintaining the village's customs and cultural heritage, describing the traditional village as a “extraordinary cultural heritage.” The visit also sought to encourage the development of the village's potential in both cultural preservation and economic strengthening.