Application of Green Homestay Based on Bali Local Wisdom in Kuta Village of Bali

This research took the object of applying green home stay in Kuta village, Bali, based on Balinese local wisdom, in this case “tri hita karana” and “tri mandala”. There are two important variables in this study, namely green home stays and Balinese local wisdom. The application of the concept of “tri hita karana” and “tri mandala” in home stay spatial planning requires not small space, while the value of land in tourism business areas such as Kuta is very high. The existence of a conflict of interest on these two factors cannot be avoided. This research is a qualitative research with phenomenological background. The phenomenon of maintaining the yard as a home stay with the concept of “tri hita karana” and “tri mandala” is interesting to examine in depth. Related to that, detailed observations and interviews with resource persons were conducted to obtain accurate and accountable data. A paradoxical phenomenon can be proven to occur in the village of Kuta. That is, even though tourism in the village of Kuta is growing very rapidly, with all the glamor of luxury, the village of Kuta continues to be a village that maintains strong customs as one of Bali's local wisdom. In other words, Kuta remains a traditional village that blends with the latest tourism advancements.

 Keywords: green homestay, tri hitakarana, tri mandala.