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In recent years Balinese authorities have constructed more and more large Hindu monuments. With these they are proclaiming to the Muslims of Indonesia that Bali is Hindu. While Javanese are allowed to build mosques by law anywhere in Indonesia, this is frowned upon and seen as religious colonialism by indigenous peoples in non-Muslim parts of the archipelago.

Garuda Vishnu Kencana statue is located in the Village Menanga, Rendang district, Karangasem, at the junction of the highway to Besakih Temple or to the east of Market Menanga.

Vishnu riding a Garuda, a large mythical bird-like creature. The more important Hindu gods are associated with particular animals who become their vehicles

Megabat, Golden-crowned flying fox, (Acerodon jubatus) at Lereng Agung Restaurant, Bali It was just hanging near the entrance of the restaurant.

Megabat, Golden-crowned flying fox, (Acerodon jubatus)

Black rice

Deep in the valley below was a patchwork of paddy fields

stretching as far as the eye could see; a collar of high trees the

edge and above all this rising out

of it all the mighty Gunung Agung;

Bali’s highest mountain and on

its slopes the sacred mother temple of Pura

Besakih

The cloudy Mount Agung and the paddy fields; Going to Tirta Gangga

Ujung village is a small fishing village located near the Ujung Water Palace with distinct Hindu and Moslem quarters

Balinese jukung (double outrigger canoes)

Candidasa Alila Manggis Hotel Lobby

Candidasa Alila Manggis Hotel

Frangipani (Plumeria sp)

Frangipani (Plumeria sp)These trees are grown everywhere in Bali because the blossoms are very fragrant and popularly used in offerings and for hair decorations. Balinese call it Jepun

ManggisThe purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Hotel Alila Manggis

The purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) The Balinese name for this fruit is Manggis

Every traditional Balinese home has a shrine area, which is called sanggah/merajan. The sanggah has walls around it and contains several small shrines. Hotels also have a shrine area

Candidasa Alila Manggis Hotel

Text: Internet

Pictures: Sanda Foi oreanu ş & InternetCopyright: All the images belong to their authors

Presentation: Sanda Foi oreanuşwww.slideshare.net/michaelasanda

Sound: Putri Widya Janati (music by Gus Teja)