In the center of the Indonesian
archipelago, 8 degrees south of the equator, is a unique place: the island of
Bali. Of the 17 508 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is
only a non-Muslim majority population. Over 93% of Balinese are followers of
Hinduism Balinese, a unique form of Hinduism influenced over the centuries by
local beliefs.
Because the island there are more
than 20,000 temples and Balinese rituals and beliefs are found in every path of
life, Bali is known as the Island of the Gods.
The climate paradise, lush
vegetation, volcanoes still active and waves suitable for surfing make Bali one
of the most beautiful islands of the planet, and increasingly more tourists
from around the world take to be partakers of magical experiences offered by
this little island ( 153 kilometers from east to west, 111 km from north to
south).
Bali has something for everyone:
water sports lovers can make surfing, rafting, snorkeling and scuba diving
among tropical fish. Those who seek to rather mystical side will be fascinated
by Balinese temples and have a chance escalation Batur and Agung volcano, considered
gods by the locals. Those fascinated by the art will find hundreds of artists,
from sculptors working in predominantly volcanic rock on the island jewelers
who worked wonders crafted tropical seashells. The romantics will be able to
see the sunrise on the summits of Batur volcano, and then enjoy a spectacular
sunset in the Indian Ocean. Bali is a destination increasingly popular among
those who want to have a wedding with totally special, with countless companies
that organize ceremonies unforgettable.
Balinese are proud people, who have
not accepted throughout history to be trampled. They were shocked by Puputan
planet, mass suicides they chose Balinese when the alternative was to become
subjects Dutch invaders. Moreover, the most important hero of the island's
history, Gusti Ngurah Rai (if the name you sounds familiar, it is the name of
the only airport on the island) died in 1946 after being ordered Puputan the
fight with the Dutch, that fight to the death.
