The Beginning

Bali is, in many ways, the star jewel in the treasure chest of marvels that comprises the indonesian archipelago. The island is first and foremost a masterpiece of nature, formed by an east-west range of volcanoes and dominated by two towering peaks (Batur and Agung) that sculped by a magnificent series of deep nort - south ravines. Bali's volcanic soils are exceptionally fertile and the reliable northwest monsoon brings abundant rainfall from December to April. Months of uninterrupted tropical sunshine complete the vision of paradise by blanketing the island in luxuriant mantle of green.The Balinese have done much to turn such natural blessing to their advantage. All but the steepest land has been painstakingly terraced with rice paddies that huge the hilly contours and mount the volcanic slopes like steps. Each watery patch is efficienly irrigated through an elaborate system of aqueduct, dams and sluices that have been regulated since ancient times by intra-village agricultured organizations (subak). The land repays these effort with abundant harvests, which in turn have given the Balinese the leisure and energy to devote to their justly renowned cultural pursuits. Periods of intense labour and a high degree of cooperation are essential to ensure this bounty. The Balinese are ever mindful of this fact, and their culture may indeed be seen as a primary ingredient in their agricultural succes-enhancing a fruitful cooperation with the land, the Gods and with each other.

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Nyoman Sandi Houses For rent in Bali
Jl. Sriwedari 64 Ubud
Bali 80571 - Indonesia
Ph. 62-361-973456
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