Explore Bali Through Culture, Demographics, Culinary, Popular Places And News

The Island

The word "paradise" is used a lot in Bali and not without reason. The combination of friendly, hospitable people, a magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality and spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali Indonesia's unrivaled number one tourist attraction.

Religion

The majority of Indonesian people are Muslims, but for most people in Bali it is a Hindu and every aspect of Balinese life is suffused with religion and culture.

Canang Sari (Ritual Offering)

Canang Sari is one of daily Balinese hindus people offerings. Canang Sari is made from young yellow palm leafs, flowers, and foodstuff an art form associated with every ritual in Bali.

Demografi

Bali residents about a number of 4 million inhabitants. Apart from tourism, the Balineseare also living from agriculture and fisheries, and some also choose to become artists.

Nyepi Day (Balinese Seclusion Day)

Nyepi is a Balinese “Day of Silence” that commemorated every Balinese Saka new year, which is according to the Calender. The entire island descends into a silent trance /meditation, everyone stays at home. Nyepi is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation.

Climate

Daytime temperatures are pleasant, varying between 20 and 33⁰ C (68-93⁰ F) year- round.

Language

Balinese is linguistically very different from Bahasa Indonesia. In tourist regions, English and some other foreign languages are widely spoken. Any visitor who makes an effort to speak a few words will be especially warmly received by the local people.

Transports

Bali has no railway network but a very good road network is available, especially to areas of tourist destination. This type of public transportation in Bali include: gig (vehicles using the horse as a puller), motorcycle taxis, bemo (served in and intercity), taxi, and bus (serves intercity relations, rural, and between provinces).

Traditional House

According to the philosophy of the Balinese, Bali House in accordance with the rules of Asta Kosala Kosali (part of the Vedas that govern the layout of the room and building, as Feng Shui in Chinese Culture).

Custom Clothing

Bali clothing is actually very varied, although it briefly appeared similar. Each area in Balihas a symbolic and ornamental characteristics, based on activities / rituals, sex and age of users.