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This paper contains research into the island of Bali while examining in-depth the indigenous Balinese population. The author of this paper discusses the rich history of the Indonesian island, discovered by the Dutch navigator Cornelius de Houtman in 1597 while delving into Bali's diverse rituals, arts and culture. This paper also explores the vital role religion plays in Bali's society and explains why Bali is no longer a tourist paradise but also a society seeking its own identity.

From the Paper
"As for the language spoken in Bali, the variations are actually part of the various dramas, since the majority of Balinese speak a language equal to their caste. Yes, like India, Bali has a caste system, as well, but there are no Untouchables, and today's Balinese system bears little resemblance to the "traditional" Indian system. The highest caste is that of the priests, known as Brahmana. Then there is Kasatria, the noble caste, and Wesia, the warrior caste."

Tags:indonesia, culture, population, geography, religion

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This paper explains that, in 1972, the government of Indonesia created the master plan for the development of tourism to make Bali the "showcase" of Indonesia and to serve as the model of future tourism development for the rest of the country. The author points out that the tourism industry including transportation, hotel, hospitality and traveling services is the biggest industry in Bali, which provides quality employment opportunities for the Balinese, and is still one of the fastest growing sectors in the island. The paper relates that the environmental problems created by the industry are due to the failure to control the growth of tourism facilities such as golf courses and hotels because economic expansion tends to overtake planning.

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"According to Hitchcock (2001), tourist brochures make much of this religious affiliation of the Balinese, often describing it as the "land of a thousand temples". Bali is internationally known for its dances, temples, and beaches, which have long time been recognized as main tourist attractions. In 1996, Bali attracted a total number of 3 million tourists, or about 30% of the total number of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia. The trend shows an escalating number over several years. The increase is supported by the infrastructures and facilities: more than 25,000 hotel rooms of various qualities, international airport, which can accommodate large airplanes, ports, and more than 500 thousands Balinese involved in tourism activities."

Tags:model, water, infra-structure, expansion, culture

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This paper summarizes a personal travel experience with reference to the book "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison and shows a new perspective from the individual's consciousness.

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The paper examines the impact that terrorism has had on Australians and the way in which their travel has changed since the bombings of the 'Twin-Towers' in New York and 'Paddy's Bar' in Bali. The paper focuses on Bali, a favourite travel destination for Australians for many years. The paper discusses the crucial role the media has played in developing the discourse on modern-day terrorism. The paper also looks at how the Howard regime relates to Muslims.

From the Paper
"Before the bombings in Bali October 2002, Australians travelled to all parts of the globe with abandonment and a carefree attitude that had endeared them to many. Even after the attack on the Twin-Towers New York 2001, Australians had a "Could not happen to us" (Webster, 2002 P.28) mind-set. As a consequence, Australians continued to travel to Bali in large numbers. During 2001, Bali had received "2 million foreign visitors who stayed in 26,000 star-rated hotel rooms" (Webster, 2002 P.27). Although Bali is in Indonesia, and Indonesia is considered a rather risky place to visit because "Of its religious mix and inherent tensions" (Webster, 2002 P.28), Bali has always been perceived as different, by Australians. Because of this, many Australians continued to travel to Bali after the terrorist attacks in New York."

Tags:Muslims, motor, vehicle, Indonesia, media, Howard

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This paper first explains that Unni Wikan's cultural anthropology study "Managing Turbulent Hearts: A Balinese Formula for Living" relates that the essence of the Balinese concept of self-identity is thinking well of oneself. Next, the paper informs us that Wikan writes her book primarily to counter earlier theories that the Balinese are unfeeling, detached actors. The paper concludes that Wikan explains well the importance of thinking well of oneself as related to Balinese self-esteem, self-control and social responsibility; however, she fails to differentiate between the male and female roles associated with these necessary qualities.

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"The Balinese response to sickness is also sometimes quite puzzling to Westerners. When Kede's husband had lost his sense of self-worth, she actively began seeking treatment. For most of us, we would seek out a psychologist or psychiatrist, perhaps switching once or twice to find the 'right' therapist. For Kede, the process involves would seems to us to be an inordinate amount of searching for a cocok, or fitting, balian; "for Kede, it took three years and visits to more than a score of balians all over Bali." For many of us, these excesses, both in emotional control and response to sickness seem illogical and unpredictable."

Tags:self-esteem, sadness, sickness, gender, party

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This paper gives detailed information about the theatrical aspects of wayang kulit, including religious and cultural background of the plays, and discusses the construction of the puppets and the theatre in the context of traditional Indonesian life.

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This paper discusses Gamelan, a generic term for orchestras of tuned percussion instruments found in Bali (and Java). The components of the gamelan come in many combinations, tuning and sizes, depending on its specific function. Typically, they feature Eastern counterparts of metallophones, xylophones, drums and gongs. There are over 25 distinct types of gamelan in Bali as well as thousands of ensembles that range from four to forty instrument players. The paper further discusses how some gamelans are more common then others, like the Gamelan gong kebyar that can be found by the hundreds all over the island.

Tags:gamelan, gamelangambang, bali

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This paper offers research that examines Australia's policies and practices for dealing with terrorism. The paper explains that over the course of the second half of the 20th century, terrorism has become a method of choice for political orientation by armed groups airing grievances over territory and governmental determination. The paper discusses the attacks of September 11th, 2001, in New York City and Washington, DC, and the bombing of the Bali nightclub on October 12, 2002, and how these attacks changed the policies of the affected nations. The paper concludes that though Australia's bilateral engagement of its neighbors has produced a positive diplomatic atmosphere, it will be necessary for the new generation of Australia's foreign policy leaders to dramatically alter the conservative and pandering relationship that the Howard administration had developed with the United States. Furthermore, the paper adds, though the U.S. remains a valuable ally to Australia, its recent policy misappropriations should be considered cautionary rather than exemplary to the development of Australian policy.

From the Paper
"Failure and success of counter-terrorism policies are difficult to gauge, especially in the short run. However, it would be fair to mark Australia's policy of bilateral engagement with regional partners to be a successful deconstruction of the U.S. approach of unilateralism. Nonetheless, the support which Howard placed behind Bush for a war policy in Iraq that is most certainly a failed one has tainted the whole of the Howard administration's foreign policy legacy, leaving Australia deeply implicated in a qualified quagmire with no apparent or declared end yet in sight."

Tags:foreign, trade, militia, crisis, antiterrorism, Bali, 9-11, attack

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This paper discusses how since September 11, 2001, understanding the methods of terrorists has taken on new importance in the West, though especially in the United States. One of the methods that has come under particular focus from analysts and government agencies is the Internet and its potential to facilitate terrorist activities. In fact, terrorists have been making use of cyber-technology. The paper further discusses how the internet is a powerful tool recognized by many terrorist groups who are doing everything in their power to exploit the potential of the internet. Without question, the internet has been increasingly exploited by terrorist organizations since September 11th. The paper uses the example of Imam Samudra, who was the mastermind behind the terrorist attack on a disco hall in Bali in October 2002.

Tags:terrorism, internet, 9, 11

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Describes the long tradition of shadow-puppet theater in Indonesia, concentrating on Java and Bali. Gives detailed information about the theatrical aspects of wayang kulit, including religious and cultural background of the plays, and discusses the construction of the puppets and the theater in the context of traditional Indonesian life.