Monday 21 July 2014

I had an awesome trip to Bali and visited many of the places you recommended. Here are a few pictures from my trip. Find out about what or why is happening in them.

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

Canang sari is one of the daily offerings made by most people of Bali to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in praise and prayer. Canang sari will be seen in the Balinese temples (pura), on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a larger offering.

2. 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. 

Most school in Bali, start at 9am - 11am the finishing times for schools in Bali vary from 1pm - 4pm. They go to school 6 days a week. 

3. 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?

These fish are called Garra Fufa. They nibble at your feet to take away all the dead skin which makes them as soft as a babies butt. Some people say that you can get badly sick from these fish because they can cause a infection.

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

Batik is a fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs. This uses a lot of resist technique then you apply some of the areas with wax to prevent them from losing there colours with there dip died.

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

The Saraswati temple in Ubud is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraswati. 

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