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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