A Million Enchantment of Bali Island
Ditulis pada: February 10, 2022
What comes to mind when you hear the word Bali Island? Beautiful tourist spot? Hindus people? Or the beach? Everything is very connected. Who does not know the beauty of the island of Bali? Its beauty has been famous abroad.
Her beauty has captivated all the hearts of travel lovers. Bali Island is a tourist legend that has become the pride of Indonesia in the eyes of the world. Bali Island, which is better known as the island of the gods, does have a tourist charm that is incomparable.
However, do you know the history of Bali Island (Bali Island)? The word Bali dwipa (Bali Island) is often found in various inscriptions, including the Blanjong Inscription. The name of the island of Bali itself was given by a Maha Rsi named Rsi Markandeya around the 7th century. Resi Markandeya began to spread his religious teachings to the residents around the foot of Mount Agung or known as the Besakih area.
Because in spreading their religion they always use bebali (offerings), the surrounding community calls the religious teachings developed by Rsi Markandeya the Balinese religion. So it can be concluded that the word Bali comes from the word bebali (offerings), which is the habit of the residents in carrying out religious rituals.
Now, the people of Indonesia and the world community are more familiar with Bali Island as a favorite tourist destination. Why and what is there? What are the privileges like?
Geographically, Bali Island is located at 8°3'40" - 8°50'48" South Latitude and 114°25'53" - 115°42'40" East Longitude, with a total area of 5,634.40 ha and a long coastline. reach 529 km. Almost the entire area of Bali Island has a tourist charm, both well-known and being developed.
Here are some of the stunning tourist attractions on Bali Island:
1. Padang Bai
Beach Padang Bai Beach is a paradise for divers and anglers. How come? The beach, which is supported by natural marine life, as well as the beauty and cleanliness of the beach which is still maintained, adds to the beauty of the charm of this beach.
2. Legian Beach and Seminyak
Beach, which has a beautiful panoramic sunset, is very unique. The tourists will be able to see the beautiful panorama of the sunset that is different every day. Legian and Seminyak beaches are perfect for photo shoots for souvenirs while on Bali Island.
3. Dreamland Beach
Named Dreamland because this beach is very exotic and extraordinarily beautiful. The beach in the form of a stretch of white sand that stretches widely makes Dreamland Beach a favorite tourist attraction for foreign tourists.
4. Kuta Beach Kuta
Beach is an icon of Bali Island to attract tourists, both from foreign and domestic. The beauty of the beach, which is located to the south of Denpasar, is better known as the sunset beach. The beach, which has good waves for surfing, has made Kuta Beach the most favorite beach for tourists to surf.
5. Sanur
Beach Sanur beach is the most famous beach in Bali after Kuta beach. The beach with a quiet and peaceful rural atmosphere provides its own charm for tourists. Sanur beach, which is the first pioneering tourist attraction for the provincial government of Bali, is increasingly enchanting with the presence of resorts and hotels along the coast.
On this beach the tourists will be spoiled with sunrise (sunrise). The tourists will feel they have never been to the island of Bali if they do not visit this beach.
6. Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is located in Tabanan Regency. This tourist attraction that gives the impression of religion, presents the beauty of a temple located in the middle of the sea. Here, tourists will be surprised by the beauty of the scenery in the afternoon, where it seems as if the sun is setting at the end of the sea. It is an enchanting and amazing sight.
The tourist objects above are only a small part of the fascinating tourist objects on Bali Island. There are many other tourist attractions that must be visited. In addition to having the attractiveness of natural panoramic beauty, Bali also offers cultural beauty.
Various dances such as the Kecak dance, Pendet dance, Gambyong dance, and others are dances that are well known internationally and make Indonesia proud. The tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists, will feel dissatisfied when visiting Bali, but do not watch the dance performances. Another charm offered is the friendliness of the Balinese people.
The Balinese people, who are predominantly Hindu, are known as residents who have a very high sense of tolerance in creating religious harmony. The inhabitants of the island of Bali who adhere to Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism even though they are followers of a minority religion, they still feel safe and comfortable living side by side with followers of the Hindu religion.
The habit of Hindus performing the offering ceremony adds another charm to the appeal of Bali Island. How come? The offering ceremony is very unique, interesting but looks very solemn. The ceremony, which is intended to ask for the pleasure of Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa and thanksgiving to the Almighty Creator, is often carried out in temples or temples in Bali.
Not only is the ritual procession interesting, the way they carry the offerings and the clothes they wear is also very interesting, thus giving the tourists a charm. Bali Island is synonymous with freedom, even synonymous with the United States.
Why am I biased to write like that? If we visit Kuta Beach, then we will meet girls who are wearing sexy bikinis, they are not only foreign tourists, but also our nation, the Indonesian nation. I thought, if they were in their hometown, would they dare to dress like that? Hard Rock Café, which is decorated with a giant guitar statue complete with a super big sound, seems to be an icon of Bali.
Even though we all know Hard Rock Café is not an Indonesian café, but an original made in America. The presence of Hard Rock Café, which seems to be the king of cafes, seems to be increasingly Americanizing Bali Island.
Not to mention the religious presence of American fast food restaurants that are already Indonesian, such as McDonald's, KFC, CFC, A&W and others, adding to the completeness of American companies doing business on Bali Island.
The rupiah currency can also be the second currency in buying and selling transactions. Because some resorts, hotels, and cafes prefer to be paid using the US dollar currency. The Indonesian people must be grateful to have an island that is very rich with natural and cultural charms that are so beautiful and diverse.
However, we should also not be careless with the swift flow of investment and westernization culture that is rampant on the island of Bali. We have to be careful not to let our Bali Island change ownership and change the direction of culture. There is no more eastern culture, there is western culture.
Don't we want to be guests in our own country? If our Bali Island has been dominated by foreign investment and foreign culture, there is a possibility that we will become foreign tourists in our own country.
By remaining friendly and smiling typical of the Indonesian people, we welcome foreign tourists like they are kings, because welcoming guests properly is an obligation for us as hosts, but we must also have the resilience to dispel the bad influence of their culture.
Therefore, let us save our Bali Island both in terms of territory and cultural copyright. Welcome investors with open arms, but never allow them to buy or control an inch of land for their personal interests.
Patents and copyrights for all forms of wealth of works that are the findings of the nation's children, so that there are no more claims on our culture by foreign nations and countries. Continue to radiate your exotic charm, O Bali Island, the pride of my nation, but also be wary of the various bad influences that come to whack you. Save Bali Island!
