what makes bali more unique than others

The Balinese people represent only 2 percent of the total Indonesian population, yet they differ from the rest of Indonesia in many ways. Language, dress, songs, stories, food, and the calendar are uniquely Balinese. The most significant difference is their religious beliefs. Approximately 87 percent of the Indonesian population is Muslim, although almost all Balinese adhere to the Balinese-Hindu religion.Through their religion, people partake in many different and elaborate ceremonies during their lifetimes. These different ceremonies mark a person's journey through life with colour and celebration.Balinese villages are uniquely set up and community and family are very important. Everyone within a village works towards the good of the community.Bali's unique cultures is often expressed through its traditional arts industry. The influences of other cultures and the population's strong links to the past are all expressed in their art forms. This industry has grown as a result of toursim in the area.Out of all the Indonesian islands, Bali has become one of the most popular destinations. Bali reflects to the world an island of tranquillity, beauty, culture and relaxation.Bali also has some of the greatest rice farmers in the world. Their produce has become well known across the globe and their skills in producing quality rice surpass many other rice-growing areas.

Religion and beliefs

Bali is different from the rest of Indonesia because of the religion that it follows. The majority of people in Indonesia are Muslim, but most people in Bali follow Balinese-Hinduism. Many religions set time aside in daily lives for religious rituals; Muslims, for example, pray five times a day. Balinese-Hindus, however, organise their whole lives around the practise of their religion. Every aspect of their lives involves some sort of prayer, worship or offering to the gods.Balinese-Hinduism is further celebrated with 60 religious holidays a year. All celebrations and acts of worship revolve around the gods Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, and spirits, sacred places, ghosts, demons and magic. Balinese-Hindus believe that they are on a spiritual journey, and believe in reincarnation. It is their belief that each time a person dies, their spirit is a step closer to nirvana (paradise). 

Ceremonies

The Balinese are famous for their bright and richly cultural ceremonies. The Balinese culture celebrates many occasions during a person's life. From birth to death, these ceremonies are always filled with joy, food, and prayer to their gods.Birth rituals, marriage ceremonies and cremations are just some of the ceremonies every Balinese person will experience throughout their life to represent different phases of their time on Earth. Tooth-filing ceremonies are also common throughout July and August in Bali. In these ceremonies, teenagers have their teeth filed to mark their journey into adulthood.The cremation ceremony is the most elaborate and costly in the Balinese culture. There are many rituals associated with this occasion and it is of great importance. Balinese people believe that if a spirit does not have a proper cremation then it will haunt the Earth and the living.