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Bali People, Canggu, Echo Beach

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April 6th 2008
Today is our last day in Bali, thought I'd share some photos of our favorite Balinese people. Bali is the most social place I've ever been. The whole basis of Balinese culture is a tightly knit social network. They each have their place in the whole, each knows their place and accepts it. The absolute worst thing for a Balinese is not be a part of the community, unthinkable. "Seeking alone time" ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more