These baskets that are left all over the streets in Bali are offerings to their gods. They are called Canang Sari. It is a sort of ritual where they give back to the gods what they give to them. They do it for the gratitude of life. Offering apparently pleases spirits, and brings health and prosperity to the giver. There is many different types of offerings, as in if you have had good food, you might leave some food in a basket. Leaving these all over the streets is very natural to the people of Bali, and it is an honour to offer them.
School in Bali starts at a later age than in NZ (7), until the age of 15. School is free for public schools. However, parents must buy books, stationary, uniform, and additional funds for school outings. Religion based, international, and national plus schools are not free. Schools go from Primary (6-12 years) to Secondary (13-15 years) to Higher Education (University, Institute).
The fish are called Garrarufa Fish, or a more common name, Doctor Fish. They eat the bacteria and dead skin off your feet with their gums. They release a substance called Dithlanol. It helps to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It also helps with blood circulation and makes your face look healthier and smoother. Doctor Fish is one of the best ways to help you to relax.
Batik is an art that is becoming increasingly more popular. It is made using wax and dye. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and then dried. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process can be repeated to make a colourful cloth.
The Saraswati Temple in Ubud was made to honour Dewi Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and the arts, who has clearly given her blessing to Ubud. This temple is very beautiful and artistic, so many tourists come to see its charm, but some come for purposes of worship. There are weekly dance performances by night; by day painters set up easels.
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