About Bali
Source: www.theharmonybali.com, www.balitourismboard.org
More than five thousand square kilometers, Bali is a tropical island with land so fertile and rich. Ninety-five percent of its population is Hindus, and the religious element is reflected in the society’s daily life, making Bali as an exotic land with variety of rituals and religious ceremonies.
The Balinese has a very close relationship with God and nature. This is based on the Tri Harta Karana concept, a tripartite concept that includes the relationship between man, God and nature. This concept makes the Balinese have a strong identity in terms of religion, language, community life, land cultivation, the expression of art, and caste.
Speaking of caste, Bali has four castes. They are Brahmana, Satria, Wesia and Sudra. Among those four castes, the Sudra, which is the caste for farmers and craftsmen, is the majority community. Indeed, with a warm climate in summer, the island has the perfect soil for agriculture. Wide green rice fields are spreading out its freshness to the visitors who want to release fatigue. Most farmers grow rice in Bali, while other crops of this island are coconut, vanilla, cloves, corn and other exotic tropical fruits.
Bali is not only rich in the unique culture, beautiful nature and friendly people, but also rich in a variety of beautiful destinations. Not only that, Bali also offers a variety of interesting experiences for domestic and international visitors. For example, on the island, visitors can also learn the traditional culture such as traditional architecture, art, painting, music, dance, and ceremony that are strong with the spiritual of the community.
Although Indonesian became the official language of the island, Bali still rules the local language for daily conversation. And, although the development of tourism in the island is growing rapidly, the strong Balinese culture still remains. With all of these uniqueness, no wonder if the island that is also known as the Island of the Gods has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and finally achieved the world best island by The International Travel Magazine. (rnp/28/03/10)
