Bali 'The Last Paradise on Earth' of Indonesia
Bali's Culture is based on its unique from of Hinduism called Hindu dharma which it retained after the Islamization of Java and Developed through the centuries.
The soul of the Balinese is in his or her religion and it finds expression in the arts. it seems that every person is an artist in some from, whether it is painting, weaving, carving, or ever in making of the decorations which are placed at the many shrines in public areas, roads, rice field or in the homes. Villager spend their free time in these arts, or make music and dancing based on the Hindu epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharata or local folklore which is taught from a very young age.
The island of Bali, only 34455 sq.kms, in size, is mountainous, in its centre with a cluster of volcanoes of which the active mount Agung is considered sacred. Steeped in antiquity, a thousand temples dot the countryside. Temples are only a part of Bali, but this is the part of where most Balinese center their lives around, probably unknowingly. The temples festivities are colorful, very religious yet very human. Such festivities can not be matched by any stage of any theatre on earth.
Sanur and Kuta, the two famous tourist centers of Bali, are located on the eastern and western coast of the southern part of the island. Kuta is famous for its memorable sunsets, with its simple, clean and cheap accommodation mostly cater the budget conscious traveler.
Denpasar, the capital city of Bali, is the largest city on the island. In the center of the city stands a great statue with four face and eight arms representing sang Hyang Widi, the Supreme God, manifesting Himself as Lord of the four directions. Nearby is Pura Jagatnatha dedicated to the Supreme God. The statue of turtle and two dragons signify the foundation of the world.
