Bali -
Bali needs no introduction, artists and tourists have been coming to this island since the 1920s, when air travel was in its infancy and sea travel was considered an extravagance. If you are seeking beauty and peace of mind, and the enjoyment of virgin palm-fringed beaches, a landscaped tapestry of green paddies and towering mountains, Bali is the place to be.
One other element that has since the beginning contributed to the island's great popularity among visitors is the apparently inborn friendliness of its people, and the ease with which they communicate with others. Bali's plains are very fertile and about two thirds of the people of Bali are engaged in agriculture. Irrigated rice fields, often laid out in neat terraces carved out of the mountain slopes, and other seasonal crops are found from the highlands down to the lowlands. In the north of the island, the people plant coffee, coconut and fruits. The forests throughout the island are well preserved, and cover most of the mountaintops.
Bali is one of the few places in the world where one can see a cowherd boy sculpting a piece of wood or coconut shell while watching his herd. Bali's music and dances have fascinated discriminating audiences in prominent art centers in many countries around the world.
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