Balinese society is based on family and community, moulded together in an all-encompassing religious framework. The foundations of Bali’s rich cultural traditions are firmly rooted in its unique religious heritage.

It is recognised by the Balinese that there is no good without the presence of evil. They, subsequently, seek to maintain a balance between the two. In order to create stability, both benign and malevolent influences are conciliated with offerings. The island of Bali is believed to belong to the people’s many gods. The Balinese take their responsibility as temporary caretakers very seriously.

Benefiting from the island’s fertile lands, most Balinese people work in agriculture. Others, a significantly smaller group, put their natural talent to paint, dance or carve wood and stone to good use. It seems that these admirable abilities have been passed on for generations, portraying an important part of their religion, and flows through their veins. Even the simplest and most meaningless activity is performed with care and devotion. More and more Balinese, however, choose to migrate to tourist areas, in search of a more beneficial lifestyle and salary. It is feared by some that this might pose a solemn threat to the preservation of Balinese culture in the near future.