Bali Inquiry

These little parcels are left outside everyday. You see them everywhere. What are they for?

Three times a day Balinese Hindus place small offering baskets in temples or prominent places outside their home or business. Typically made of palm leaf, flowers, and foodstuffs, canang sari are an art form unto themselves. In it's simplest form, the offerings are basically a ritual about giving back what has been given to you by the Gods.


It was the first day back at school when we arrived. These kids meet their teachers at the beach. They were about your age. Find out about school in Bali.

School in Bali. The start times vary from 9am - 11am the times they finish vary from 1pm - 4pm. They go to school 6 times a week.


They have tanks of these fish everywhere. You pay $3 to soak your feet in them for 15 mins. The fish nibble at your feet. Find out what type of fish they are and what they are doing?

The fish are called Garra Fufa. The tiny toothless carp that nibble away dead, callused skin from your feet. It has been rumoured that they can cause infection on your feet and can make you very sick.


This was taken at a batik factory. What is batik?

Batik is a fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practised for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition. The word batik originates from the Javanese tikand means to dot. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour.


This is the Saraswati Temple in Ubud. Who is it dedicated to?

The Saraswati Temple in Ubud is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, literacy and art.