The island of Bali is literally a beautiful island located below the equator in the Indonesian archipelago and one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Asia. Bali is exposed in the strength of the local culture and its Hindu religion. The spirit of artistic creativity is still part of Balinese daily life: the cultivation of steep rice terraces, traditional dance, gamelan music, painting, wood carving, and stone carving, as suggested in reader: Bali is renowned for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, wood carving, stone carving and performing arts (Tropical Sky. Introduction to Bali. www.tropicalsky.co .uk. March 15, 2011). Balinese artists are renowned for their skills in wood and stone carving and painting depictions of local mythical beings. They have traditionally been present largely in temples and palace architectures for hundreds of years. Most artists – wood and stone carvers, art painters, Balinese dancers, traditional musicians, etc. – work without any prior training because it runs in their blood, either from their parents or their ancestors. When the Balinese are not working in the field, they are practicing and creating arts. They are truly able to give form to their thoughts and creativity through the arts. The sight of people carving wood or stone, painting, dancing and playing music is easy to find in Ubud, my favorite place and an art lover's paradise. The carved door, window, mirror and coffee table are generally used to furnish hotels, villas or other residential places. The wood will bring a sophisticated smell to the room. The performance of Balinese dances, playing the gamelan - a traditional Indonesian ensemble usually including ...... middle of paper ...... e of Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, and to appreciate the creature and nature of God. In recent years, tourism has brought rapid change to Bali, especially its economy, and has become an integral part of Balinese society and economy. In fact, it changes part of their society and culture. As for me, I hope that Balinese culture and tradition will never disappear in this island of the Gods and that young people will be able to maintain their ancestral beliefs and traditions. Works CitedTropical Sky. Introduction to Bali. Tropicalsky.co.uk. Internet. March 15, 2011.Schultz.Tommy. Discovering the green rice terraces of Bali: Ubud and the neighboring village. Tommyschultz.com. Internet. March 15, 2011. Northstar Travel Group LLC. The island of Bali. MasterFILE First. EBSCO. Internet. March 15, 2011.Leve, Ariel. Breathtaking eternal sunsets. MasterFILE First. EBSCO. Internet. March 15. 2011.