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