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Vacation Holiday In Bali Paradise Island
- by Chris Chew
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Bali, a beautiful island paradise in the Indonesian archipelago made
international news when the island was rocked by suicide bombings in 2002 and
2005. However, the island is better known as an excellent vacation holiday
destination. Tourists who have visited this South East Asian island will tell
you that Bali exudes a certain magical charm and that is why, some people call
Bali, the Island of Gods. After all, gods live in paradise don't they?
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You will be pleasantly impressed by the many stunningly beautiful tourist
attractions and the charming local people. If you are a scuba diver, you will be
pleased to know that Bali is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the
world.
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Bali presents itself as a modern paradox because its ancient and traditional
culture is still very much alive amidst modern living. While the basic
conservatism of the Balinese people has enabled them to preserve many of their
ancient customs, culture and religion, it has never hindered the acceptance of
the new and innovative modern technological advancement.
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The island is indeed a feast for the eye for tourists on holiday vacation in
Indonesia. As the island is situated near the equator, it has almost equal
amount of time for rain and sunshine making its environment very suitable for
human inhabitation and as a result, Bali has been inhabited and civilized since
ancient times.
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Bali is also the only island in "middle Indonesia" that has more or less
uninterrupted cultural continuity for hundreds of years. It is of this reason,
Bali is the only part of Indonesia that remains "Hindu" and is still retaining
elements of fusion of ethnic and Hindu cultures of more than a thousand years of
cultural tradition.
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When the island was colonized by the Dutch at the beginning of last century, the
Dutch colonial masters were so impressed by the traditions of the Balinese that
a concerted effort was made to preserve the island's mystical culture.
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The Balinese society is a strong and cohesive one because the local people
promote communal and family values. Feelings of alienation from parents and
friends which are common in the western world are almost unheard of in Bali.
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Children are carried everywhere or strapped to their mother's back until they
are at least three months old. Religious rituals are performed regularly to keep
the children safe, healthy and to protect them from harmful spirits. Every
aspect of village life is organized in such detail that the individual's
responsibilities and rights are meticulously defined by the Balinese tradition.
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The Balinese are emotionally strong people and take the unfortunate incidents in
their stride. The people are eternal optimists and believe that their Island of
Gods enjoys a special place in the grander scheme of things. This is another
reason why the local population can bounce back from the tragic terrorist
attacks so quickly.
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Want to visit paradise? Then put Bali down as your next vacation holiday
destination.
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Chris Chew is a frequent traveler. Read more travel articles at his site
Volcanoes in Bali and
Thailand travel guide
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Article Source:
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