Telos Journal January 2014 Bali Edition | Página 6

The strong values and complex rituals which are spiritually and aesthetically manifested
into a lush ensemble of spiritual deference, colorful parquetry and crafts, social
concordance, and just unfussy carefree smiles, are, in fact, the primary reasons why
most culture junkies and spiritualists come to Bali, for those who come without their
surfboards, at least. For those who cannot be bothered with thoughts and cares of
cultural conservation, however, it is, they might impetuously say, as it has always has
been in the state of nature: fun, sun, sex, and survival of the fittest. And although it surely
is necessary to, often enough, be relieved of social and environmental responsibilities
and just kick it on the beach for