The Osing
Banyuwangi's native people.
A village of the Osing, Banyuwangi's native people, who have kept their own language, customs and arts, distinct from the Javanese and Balinese. It has traditional wooden houses with distinctive roofs, kept up by the residents, and cafes serving hand-roasted Osing coffee, the village's pride. Visitors can watch gandrung, Banyuwangi's famous dance, see weaving and traditional cooking, and stay in community homestays. The village holds traditional festivals, notably the thousand-dish festival, when residents line the street to eat together, and a thousand-cups-of-coffee festival. Wandering is free, with shows, stays and tours charged. It is on the road to Ijen, so you can visit in the afternoon before the night climb. Ask about festival dates before visiting, and try Osing coffee in one of the homes. Respect residents' privacy.
Banyuwangi's native people.
Banyuwangi's art.
A street-long feast.
Glagah, west of Banyuwangi city, on the Ijen road
Banyuwangi's native people, descended from the old Blambangan kingdom, with their own language and arts; most are Muslim.