Colors of Bali - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The majority of residents of Bali are Muslim, so they follow numerous religious customs and traditions. Travellers should also respect the established local way of life in order not to look rude and not to cause any confusion among the local population. Thus, the local women are prohibited from wearing revealing clothes and too catchy outfits of bright colors. Tourists should wear beach dressing only when they are on a beach. A walk in the city in a sporting suit may also be regarded as a sign of bad manners and bad taste. When you prepare to visiting the local religious sites, you should also pick up your clothes carefully. It should be strict and preferably dark. The locals are very slow and reasonable. They always use low voice to speak on the streets and other public places of Bali. Travellers should also not raise their voices and do not use active gestures and body language during communication. The local body language is worth a separate, more detailed discussion. In Bali you cannot use your finger to point to a person. Touching other people’s heads while talking or greeting is also prohibited. Such gestures can greatly offend the locals.
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Here you can also indulge in the atmosphere of beauty and art, especially during the Bali Arts Festival, which takes place annually. You will have almost a month to learn the Balinese culture more deeply. Sounds exciting, right? So, during the festival, you can visit more than a hundred ethnographic concerts prepared by delegations from all over the world and complete an immersion if the world of culture under Balinese blue sky. The main activities are held at the Art Center "Taman Budaya" in Denpasar.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Bali
♥ Katedral Roh Kudus, Denpasar, 25.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedral Roh Kudus, Denpasar, 25.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Bali and around
Canggu Beach
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
Check on the map: Distance from Bali center - 21.6 km.
Beginners who are just learning the basics of surfing should choose a stretch of beach called Batu Bolong. The waves are not very high here. Therefore, the conditions are great for training beginners. Echo Beach section is popular with travelers who like to relax in picturesque places. Excellent conditions for surfing are also created here. Tourists can watch the most beautiful sunset on the coast in the evening. This stretch of coast is also famous for its restaurant. Rare sea delicacies are served in it. …
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Ubud Hanging Gardens Pool
From the series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Bali center - 13.7 km.
Each of the hotel rooms has its own individual outdoor pool with a wooden terrace, in some rooms the pools are literally in contact with huge trees. They are designed in a such way that the sides are practically invisible, that's why the holidaymakers have a pleasant feeling of weightlessness during the rest. Guests of this luxury hotel in Bali will have the opportunity to choose a room from which they can enjoy a panoramic view of the hills, exotic forest or temple. …
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Bali. Learn the best periods to visit Bali to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Bali.