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is one of the most exotic island in the world, reflects
mystical images which have attracted people to come
since many years ago. This tropical island has an extremely
charming scenery, gigantic rice fields surrounded by
coconut trees with the soaring volcanoes as the backdrop,
opaque tropical rain forest, the beauty of the sea,
the beaches with their golden sand and dramatic sunset
over the sea, crashing surf and of course warm and friendly
locals. In Bali, festivals, holidays and special celebrations
occur at all time and even cremation is an attraction.
The mixture of Balinese heritage and traditions with
a polish of modern facilities has created a unique nuance.
The Balinese people are proud of Hindu culture, which
has endured for centuries. Ritual ceremonies, festivals
and preserved magnificent temples reflect the richness
of culture.
The soul of the Balinese is in his religion, so it finds
its expression in the arts. A friendly people, the Balinese
who are more exposed to international tourists, generally
speak more English than people in other parts of Indonesia.
Keeping pace with the number of visitors and the need
for their accommodation, more hotels have been built,
from small bungalow types for the budget traveler to
the luxurious Nusa Dua Bali
tourist resort area. Water sports have gained in popularity
: surfing on Kuta, wind surfing at Sanur, sailing and
scuba diving at several other tourist parts.
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