traditional values and a unique religion which in this case is an adaptation of Hinduism. Famous for the dances and performances as well as the artwork that is produced in certain villages that tend to dedicate theirselves to a certain art for a certain village, such as Ubud is the village of painters and Mas is the village of carvers. The Balinese people follow the Shivaite part of Hinduism although there are ancient pre-Historic mythology that remains as part of the religion to create a fascinating island where ghost and spirits walk the streets although cannot turn corners and the Balinese people leaving many offerings of rice and incense everyday and put their lives and business to the side entirely for the many calendar and family festivals that paint and carve their lives and are of supreme importance. The best places in Bali to witness the true Balinese culture is in Ubud where you can witness the performances as well as Uluwatu and to see the real Bali away from the tourists then travel to the east and north east of the island. Bali is a magic island with magic atmosphere. Magic in all senses. Honestly, it's impossible to explain all feelings about it. This island for sure has something different compare to other islands, but I don't want to say that other parts in Indonesia are worse, the whole Indonesia is amazing, this country astonishes me every day. Bali has own traditions and it makes the island incredible. This island destroys and treats at the same time. To understand it, to feel in, to let it inside- you should live here at least for a while. But at the same time it's hard to explain and be inside of Balinese life just because sometimes they don't want to let you in. People are different and from my side I see only good things. Harmony between citizens... Yes, that's I call harmony. You see everyday how people here appreciate their life and culture. They calm and friendly to everyone. I hope nothing is going to change and destroy this way of life, because still here you can find your own 'secret place'.
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