Reflection

Based on the above research done on the culture of Bali, 

I feel that many religious practices, performances and monuments have been exploited for tourism. they have lost their religious purposes.

Also, the Balinese people have opened up to tourism and are starting to conform their way of living to the outside world. Even the Bali Aga people, which have isolated themselves from the outside world, have also sensed the shift in tourism and opened their village to the public. Even though now they are still preserving their traditional practices tightly, certain changes could already be seen. Some houses had been converted to shop houses catering to tourists. 

Although most locals may feel that their performances are being perfected while traditions are still held, however, I feel that in time to come, the locals may lose their religious beliefs and perform rituals only for monetary purposes.  

Therefore, I feel that more has to be done on the government’s part to ensure sustainable tourism. If the government wants to develop Bali as a tourist destination in the long years to come, it better come up with good rules and regulation, protect Balinese people from international economic influence, educate the people more about their culture and promote Bali as a truly cultural destination.