The Island of Light - The Jewel
of The Indonesian archipelago the island of Bali has become a legend.
The colour and complexity of its religion the beauty of its people
and the tranquil richness of its landscape are living expressions
of the rest of the world's vision of what a tropical paradise should
be.
Indonesian call Pulau Dewata, "the island of light", and
recognize its claims to special fascination. Even when set beside
the vigorous cultures of Indonesia's many other islands, Bali's
high level of artistic achievement in painting, music and dance
as well as the unique traditions of its. Hindu religion has always
stood out. Artists and writers have come to look and stayed for
a lifetime, caught in a spell which is too enticing to break. |