Jimbaran is a fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, Indonesia.
Located just at the south of Ngurah Rai International Airport,
the beach is cluttered with seafood restaurants and some of the finest
luxury hotels in the world. Tourism in Jimbaran has increased rapidly
that has boosted local economy, but it suffered by the 2005 Bali bombings
where the bomb exploded in one of the restaurants in Jimbaran.
Jimbaran lies on the ‘neck’ of the southern peninsula in Bali and
is widely known for the fresh seafood kiosks that are scattered along
the beach. Diners select the live seafood that they wish to eat,
and it is immediately prepared, generally grilled over a fire
of coconut husks rather than charcoal. More recently,
Jimbaran has become a popular location for foreigners to build villas.
Balinese culture is perhaps most known for dance,
drama and sculpture. The culture is noted for
its use of the gamelan in music.
The island is also known for its form of Wayang kulit
or Shadow play/Shadow Puppet theatre.
It also has several unique aspects related to their religions and traditions.
Balinese culture is a mix of Balinese Hindu religion
and Balinese custom.
Bali culture is totally unique and permeates through every aspect of life. The influence of Hinduism the main religion is evident in the music, drama, art, costumes and festivals which take place daily.
You’ll encounter a festival almost every day, celebrating the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Anthropologists believe that the Balinese are descended from the ancient Chinese, the Indians and Arabs from the west, and others who came to the island directly or via Java.
