| Bali is an Indonesian island that is rich in | | | | even expands widely into the arts, which |
| indigenous culture. A lot pf people say that | | | | makes Bali distinct from the rest of |
| Bali culture is unique and that the people of | | | | Indonesia. |
| Bali have always been contented with the | | | | |
| "now." If you ask a Balinese person what | | | | In spite of the influx of tourists to the |
| heaven is like, the probable answer will be | | | | island, Balinese people have managed to |
| "just like Bali". This only goes to show that | | | | preserve their culture. Almost every native |
| most Balinese people are happy to be where | | | | of Bali is an artist in some form or another. |
| they are and never worry. | | | | Parents and villagers have passed on their |
| | | | skills to their children, who all seem to |
| One factor that contributes to this laidback | | | | have inclinations either to music, dance, |
| lifestyle is the culture of close family ties | | | | painting, and decor. |
| in Bali. In the Balinese culture, support is | | | | |
| always available. Balinese extended families | | | | Another remarkable mark of the Bali culture |
| are so tightly knit that all members usually | | | | is the series of ceremonies and rituals known |
| reside in the same complex. | | | | as the Manusa Yadnya. This marks the |
| | | | different stages of Balinese life. Cremation |
| Hinduism is one of the main religions in | | | | is very popular on this island - and unlike |
| Bali. The Bali culture is based on a form of | | | | in the West, death is a joyous and colorful |
| this religion, which is called "Hindu Darma". | | | | event for the Balinese. |
| This religion reached the island during the | | | | |
| eleventh century. Most of the family customs | | | | Indeed, Bali has a rich culture, making it |
| and traditions as well as community | | | | distinctive from the rest of the islands in |
| lifestyles of the Balinese people are | | | | Indonesia. |
| influenced by this. The religious influence | | | | |