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Balinese people are all philosophers of life , work seriously when working, eat with joy when dining, sleep peacefully when sleeping, live in peace with the gods of all things, live every minute and second without distraction, live a natural and carefree life, and of course be happy in life.

The cliché "Money is not everything" is revealed to be just a duplicitous idiom. Measuring everything with monetary value is the eternal standard of mankind. In the past, when Islamic forces swept across Southeast Asia, they despised Bali's lack of oil and food and didn't even bother to get involved. This rejection allowed Hinduism to gain a foothold for continuation. In this land abandoned by mortals, Hindu freedom bloomed in unparalleled colors.

Good gods and evil spirits are treated equally

The growth of Hinduism is rooted in the endless tolerance of the Bali people. The people of Bali, who firmly believe that all things are animistic, welcome Hinduism with an open mind to accept all things in the world.

Compared with the orthodox Hinduism in India, the Hinduism in Bali is much more approachable. The trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu only has a "virtual" image in Bali, and the altar (Meru) is empty. But it is enough to express the people's devotion to God in Bali. For the people of Bali, sincere worship of all things is the only necessity. It is not biased to accept sacrifices for good gods and evil demons at the same time. There must be no mistake in worshiping morning and evening. As for whether there are gods like Rangda and Barong in Hinduism, there is really no need to pursue and argue. .

Banjar Autonomy and Peace

The Bari people not only have their own understanding of religion, but also have a different version of life management that is different from the official version.

Although the government has clearly defined the administrative system of counties, cities and villages, it is the "Banjar" that really drives the operation. "Banjar" is a small unit at a lower level than a "village". It is composed of hundreds of households. It is an autonomous organization in Bari and is not listed in the files of government agencies. From the weddings and funerals of each household to the rewards and punishments of individual actions , solutions are decided through monthly meetings. The strict autonomous organization makes every household communicate with each other, and chickens and dogs hear each other, forming a strong moral binding force. Therefore, although Bali Island is as beautiful as a paradise, it is impossible for you to live a solitary hermit life.

Nobles and common people are treated as equals

The class system originating from religion exists in Bali. However, just like the attitude of Balinese people to believe in religion, the Balinese people who are harmonious in everything regard class. The system is not as strict and serious as that of Indians. In Bali, the four classes are not only equal, but the wording is not limited to high-level or low-level language. With the penetration of economic power, in the past, it was clearly listed on business cards. His class title was gradually replaced by his proud academic experience. However, it is basic common sense to follow the Romans when entering the country. These four classes must be kept in mind to avoid accidentally violating taboos and being unable to defend themselves in special occasions such as sacrifices that focus on status.

Class name Male title Female title

Brahmana Priest Ida Bagus Ida Ayu

Ksatriya Noble Cokorda Ida Cokorda

Waisya Craftsman Merchant I Dewa I Desah

Sudra (Jaba civilian) is nothing

The color remains unchanged despite the vicissitudes of life

The people of Bali do not care about the origin of their own family members, and they do not care about the origin of foreigners. The simple and easy-going attitude makes Bari a resting place where people trust each other and rest their souls. What is valuable is that Bari receives millions of visitors a year, but it still does not change its color. The sea is still a sea, and the mulberry fields are still mulberry fields.

The rules of worshiping in the morning and evening and the habit of bathing have not changed for hundreds of years. Although tourists gathered in groups with V8s to watch, the people of Bali still turned a blind eye and lived their lives. The terraces you saw 10 years ago are still there today. Waiting for you to return to the original place, the only thing that has changed is the variety of rice.

More than 90% of the agricultural area in Bari has been planted with new varieties. Fast growth and strong disease resistance are the new varieties' ability to conquer Bari. However, the excessive use of pesticides is the price paid by the people of Bari. The resulting changed ecology has led to an increase in the number of frogs and eels. The sound of frogs croaking is the main theme of Barry's serenade. Will this familiar movement change its tune one day? People in Bari have begun to think deeply about this issue.

Work hard and focus on having fun

Live a carefree life is the attitude of Bari people, but this does not mean slacking off. In fact, when the genius is bright, the men in Bari will go to the fields and work hard. During the day, the women were cleaning, preparing meals and taking care of the livestock. When the sun rose and the earth became hot, the men stopped their work and returned home to take care of their beloved fighting cocks. At this time, the sleepy tourists had just gone out for activities. Bari men holding fighting cocks and enjoying the coolness all over the street and chatting, believed that they were a group of lazy people who did not do anything to produce. Over time, this unfair stereotype became a negative impression of Bari men around the world, as if the pleasing terraced fields were It seems to have grown on its own.

Actually, the man from Bari is quite honest and honest. After taking care of the work that needs to be done, he concentrates on guarding his pet fighting cock. Their expectations for cockfighting are all pinned on the sacrificial ceremony, which is a recognized occasion for betting on fighting skills. The fighting cocks are put on the stage with sharp knives tied to their feet. After a burst of dust and chicken feathers, the winner is decided. The winner collects the stake and the dead chicken. The stake goes into his pocket and the dead chicken is on the table.

Sacrificial celebrations continue all year round

Speaking of sacrificial celebrations, don’t be afraid of missing them. Bali’s temple fairs continue all year round, with hundreds of large and small events. You really want to miss it. Not easy.

Go to the tourist service center to find out the dates of large-scale temple fairs. If you don’t care about the scale, you can see them wherever you go.

If a sacrifice or wedding or funeral is going to be held in the near future, they will definitely start weaving and carving for decoration. If you see it when passing by, stop and ask, and the villagers will tell you the first question that the tourist service center cannot ask. The first-hand news may be that a certain family is getting married in three days, or it may be that a family is going to have a cremation in a week. You are welcome to come and have fun together then. Bari's traditional red tape is naturally inevitable when it comes to weddings and funerals. If you want to participate, you must have the physical strength to last all day long. It is easy to share the joy of a wedding, but it is hesitant to share the sorrow of attending a funeral. Fortunately, this is not a problem for Barry. For the people of Bali, death is the transcendence of the soul. Although this event is not suitable for great joy, there is no need for great sadness. Therefore, the common funeral ceremony is like a village meeting, where the whole village gathers to help, and when there is a break, small groups gather to chat and reminisce, creating a unique atmosphere. The peaceful and open-minded attitude is impressive.

A friend from Bari said it well: "Death is like the changes in the cycle of clouds and rain. Why should you care?" He felt that what should be important to care about is to live in the present moment with all your heart, eat with joy when eating, and sleep with joy. When you sleep peacefully and live every minute without any distractions, your life will be natural and carefree, and your life will certainly be satisfying.

The aroma of coffee

Indonesian Mandheling and Javanese coffee are world-famous, but many people don’t know that Bali itself also produces coffee. Bali's coffee trees mostly grow in the mountains at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters in the north-central part. Since the area is cool and foggy, it is suitable for coffee trees to grow. Bali's "golden coffee" came into being, with an average of 8,000 tons a year. Yield.

There is a Chinese-owned coffee factory in Nusa Dua. The young owner said that Bali coffee tastes neither sour nor astringent, but rather sweet and bitter. It matures about once or twice a year, around 9 At the end of the month and in March, when the coffee fruits are ripe, they are harvested manually and then dried, screened and roasted.

It is understood that the picked coffee cherries need to be exposed to the sun for about 2 weeks, and then manually screened. Workers will sift out coffee beans that are brown, green, moth-bearing and smelly. , to prevent the coffee from having a sour smell, then roasting is carried out, usually at a high temperature of 350 degrees for one and a half hours, and then placed indoors to dissipate heat, and then the coffee beans can be packaged or ground into coffee powder for sale. The boss said that it is best to store freshly ground coffee powder for 2 days, and then brew it after the chemical changes between the coffee powder and the air. The taste will be better.

Bali's "golden coffee" is finely ground coffee and has a lot of coffee grounds when brewed, just like Middle Eastern coffee. For those who don't like too much coffee residue, it is best to use finer filter paper to filter it.

Bali coffee has a sweet and bitter taste in the throat. It has a smooth taste and is endlessly memorable. For lovers of coffee, you might as well buy a few bags of freshly roasted and ground coffee when you come to Bali. Enjoy, the price of a 500g pack is about NT$250, and there are many decorations made of coffee beans and coffee powder, which are quite fresh

Bali time difference

The time in Bali and Beijing is the same, so there is no time difference.