More than 160 colour photographs and an evocative text paint a luminous picture of this enthralling isle, with its unique blend of ancient animism and Hinduism. How Bali and its people came about is a story rooted as much in historical facts as it is in myths and legends. This captivating book is comprised of six illuminating sections, each emphasising a different theme or focus: Birth of Bali (history, geography, location); The Urban Landscape (urban scenes of Bali); Trouble in Paradise (Bombings and recovery); Spa Culture (Spas and Resorts); Life Amid the Rice Terraces (village life, rites of passage); Mystical Bali (offerings, religious festivals); All of Bali's a Stage (music and dance); and Art and Life Intertwined (arts, crafts and architecture). A final section presents a selection of paintings by Bali artists.
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Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 240 mm
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978-981-261-076-8 (9789812610768)
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Tan Chung Lee is a travel writer who has contributed to many regional and international travel magazines. She has won several international awards for travel writing, including a PATA Gold Award for Best Magazine Story and the Koala Award 1991 for 'Best Travel Writer - Regional'. She has also written books about Mexico, Sarawak and Finland.
* Introduction; * Birth of Bali; * The Urban Landscape; * Trouble in Paradise; * Spa Culture; * Life Amid the Rice Terraces; * Mystical Ball; * All of Bali's a Stage; * Art and Life Intertwined; * Ball Through Paintings.
