Bali was inhabited around 2000BC by Austronesian people who migrated originally from Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Balinese people are culturally and linguistically related to the people of the Indonesian Archipelago, Malaysia, the Philippines and Oceania.
Balinese culture was strongly influenced by Indian, Chinese and particularly Hindu, beginning around the 1st century AD.
The Balinese people are deeply religious, and you will see many shrines around Bali.
The Balinese people are renowned for their diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts and performing arts. Make sure you experience a Balinese traditional dance & musical spectacular!
Balinese society revolves around each family's ancestral village, to which the cycle of life and religion is closely tied.
The people of Bali offer a rich and diverse culinary experience, the cuisine varies greatly by region. Make sure you try the popular Indonesian fare such as Nasi Goreng, Sate and Soto which are considered the national dishes.
In the Balinese naming system, a person's order of birth or caste is reflected in the name.
When shopping with the local people be polite, and if you are asking for a discount (bargaining) do it with a smile or try it in their language "Ada discount?".
Balinese locals are conservative; they frown on public displays of affection. So when in or near Balinese temples or rural settlements, keep the touchy-feely stuff to a minimum. The same goes with clothing: dress as modestly as possible, especially when visiting temples - short sleeved shirts, flip-flops/jandels are acceptable, However when visiting temples the legs must be covered.
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