One could argue that Balinese culture is strong all over Bali. I don’t dispute that, but here in Ubud it seems the ceremonies are performed with more grandeur and people don’t do things by half measures. Arriving today on Jl. Kajeng, the first thing that greeted us was a line of Balinese women carrying bantens of fruit on their heads. Asia snapped a few photos, and thinking about it, its a great thing that these stereotypical images of Bali are real and happen all over the island, everyday.
Strolling down Jl. Raya Ubud, the busy main street I snapped a couple of older Balinese people in traditional dress. One was an older man, the other a lady who owned a basket shop, just down from Cafe Lotus. It will be a shame when Bali ends up like Java and other parts of the country, where jeans and t-shirts become the norm and sarongs are reserved for wedding and funerals.
