Explore Rich History with Cheap Holidays to Bali
by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel DealsThe beautiful Indonesian
province of Bali includes the Bali island and the neighbouring smaller islands.
You can find many awe-inspiring temples in this province as a majority of the
population in this part of the world are Balinese Hindus. One of the major
tourist destinations in the country, Bali has witnessed a considerable rise in
tourism since the late 20th century. The attacks of 2002 and 2005 had a severe
impact on tourism, but there has been an increase in the number of tourist arrivals
in recent times. While holidaying in this island destination of Indonesia,
you'll get to know its fascinating history.
During your cheap
holidays to Bali, you'll get to visit its famous temples. Hinduism had its
presence in Bali since ancient times. Inscriptions dating back to the 10th
century mention the name of a king, Sri Kesarivarma. They also describe Bali as
an independent region where the people practised Buddhism and Shaivism. The
marriage of a Bali king, Udayana Warmadewa and the great-granddaughter of Mpu
Sindok, Mahendradatta in the late 10th century brought Hinduism and Javanese
culture to Bali. Inscriptions from this period also mention the region as 'Bali
Dwipa', which literally translates as Bali Island.
While visiting the
villages during your Bali
holidays, you'll also come across an ancient method of growing rice, called
wet-field cultivation. Several traditions like these are practised in this part
of Indonesia even today. A Balinese colony was founded by the Hindu Majapahit
Empire in the mid-14th century, which continued until the early 16th century.
After the fall of this empire in 1520, mass immigration of the Javanese people
occurred in the following century. During this period, Bali became a land of
several independent Hindu kingdoms under the union. Culture, arts, and economy
flourished in the region during this time.
You can witness the
remnants of the cultural traditions of this period while enjoying your Bali
holidays. The rule of the local kings ended in the early 20th century when the
Dutch took control of the province. However, their rule did not end the
religion and culture of this region. When Indonesia became independent on the
29th of December, 1949, Bali became a province with Anak Agung Bagus Suteja as
its first governor. The volcanic eruption of Mount Agung killed thousands of
inhabitants in the year 1963, forcing many of the Balinese to migrate to other
parts of the nation. Political conflicts in this region followed but were
brought to an end by General Suharto.
In recent times, the
tourism industry of this region is primarily focused in the southern parts of
the island of Bali, while it is also quite developed in other parts of the
province. Kuta, Seminyak, and Legian are the major tourist areas. Ubud, Nusa
Dua, and Sanur are also the tourist hotspots and are quite popular among
tourists for their countryside charm. Tourism has once again witnessed healthy
growth in Bali after the travel warnings were lifted by many countries
beginning with the United States. As a result, the real estate industry has
also grown in this region with the construction of many hotels and resorts.
You can explore the
popular attractions after arriving in any of the cheap
flights to Bali.
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