Take a 'bemo' from Singaraja's Stasiun Penarukan to the turnoff, then from the main road grab another 'bemo' or 'ojek' via Menyali to reach this small village 16 km southeast of Singaraja. Sawan is the proud owner of a fine bamboo 'gamelan angklung' visit Sawan's 'pasar malam' and the small hilltop temple surrounded by large trees.

Bronze gongs are made here, say 'gong' to any local and you'll be taken down a lane where the gongsmiths (pande gong) cast instruments and carve frames and stands. At Sida Karya 10 workers under the supervision of I Made Widandra create 'gender', 'gangsa' and 'ceng-ceng' daily from 0600 to 1600. Widandra provides a very complete explanation in rapid, intelligible English of the entire process.

Check out the photos on the poster in the display room. Please leave a donation if you don't buy anything. Widandra's cousin Gede is the other gongmaker of the village.