Part 9/13:
The Role of Local Communities and Cultural Identity
Local villages like Penglipuran offer a window into Bali’s self-sustaining cultural life. The community effectively utilizes entrance fees to uphold their customs and traditions, managing to preserve their way of life despite external pressures. Adat (customary law) and rituals remain central to community identity, yet the influence of tourism’s profit-driven motives poses persistent challenges.