46 min

056 - Love Bali The Way It Wants To Be Loved Proudly Asian

    • Society & Culture

Known for its natural wonders, sacred sites, iconic rice paddies, wondrous beaches, and a food scene that's far from boring, there is no further explanation needed as for why tourists love Bali. But beneath the surface of this idyllic paradise lies a growing concern among the local Balinese population. As tourism returns after the pandemic, the island has witnessed an influx of visitors from around the world. While many tourists come with respect and appreciation for Balinese culture, there has been a rise in instances of disrespectful behaviour, cultural insensitivity, and disregard for local customs.

In this magazine-style episode, we embark on a journey to explore the Balinese way of living and its culture. Isabel tries to unravel the essence of what makes Bali truly unique by talking to local Balinese who also shed light on the challenges faced by locals in their efforts to maintain the balance between tourism and cultural preservation.

Guests: (Names shown in order of appearance in the episode)

- Al - Balinese Tour Guide

- Ravinjay Kuckreja - Religious Studies Researcher & Academic

- Ketut Widiartawan - Content Creator (Tiktok: @defriedbanana)

- Bulan - Marketing Professional

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Known for its natural wonders, sacred sites, iconic rice paddies, wondrous beaches, and a food scene that's far from boring, there is no further explanation needed as for why tourists love Bali. But beneath the surface of this idyllic paradise lies a growing concern among the local Balinese population. As tourism returns after the pandemic, the island has witnessed an influx of visitors from around the world. While many tourists come with respect and appreciation for Balinese culture, there has been a rise in instances of disrespectful behaviour, cultural insensitivity, and disregard for local customs.

In this magazine-style episode, we embark on a journey to explore the Balinese way of living and its culture. Isabel tries to unravel the essence of what makes Bali truly unique by talking to local Balinese who also shed light on the challenges faced by locals in their efforts to maintain the balance between tourism and cultural preservation.

Guests: (Names shown in order of appearance in the episode)

- Al - Balinese Tour Guide

- Ravinjay Kuckreja - Religious Studies Researcher & Academic

- Ketut Widiartawan - Content Creator (Tiktok: @defriedbanana)

- Bulan - Marketing Professional

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Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:

Website - ⁠https://proudly-asian.com⁠

Instagram - ⁠https://instagram.com/proudly.asian⁠

Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcast⁠

Send us a voice message - ⁠https://anchor.fm/proudlyasian/message⁠

Support us - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/proudlyasian⁠

Email us - ⁠proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proudlyasian/support

46 min

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