Nusa Dua, the first attribute is romance
The number one attribute of Nusa Dua is undoubtedly romance. Nusa Dua has a coastline that winds for dozens of kilometers, and the white sand on the seashore is delicate and soft. Walking on the beach, you will come across small temporary pavilions from time to time. This pavilion is dedicated to beach weddings. In Catholic weddings, couples swear oaths here; in Hindu weddings, couples tie knots around the fire here; and in Chinese weddings, couples can worship heaven and earth here… In the natural caves of Nusa Dua, lovers can enjoy exclusive Candlelight dinner for people.
Nusa Dua came into the world’s field of vision in the 1970s. At that time, the Indonesian government and the World Bank jointly formulated a plan to develop tourism in Bali, which was called the “Nusa Dua Plan”. Before that, all Nusa Dua had for thousands of years was poor beaches. Together with Bali, it seems to be forgotten by this world. There is no gold and spices coveted by Western colonists, and it is not suitable for growing cash crops such as coffee, tea or rubber. In this way, Bali Island, which has not developed and utilized its “value”, is isolated overseas, but has formed its own unique development path and humanistic style.
Bali Island has been settled by human beings for a long time. Immigrants from the southern coast of China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Oceania in different eras have brought different cultural influences to Bali Island, among which Hinduism has the greatest influence. The Majapahit dynasty brought a strong Javanese cultural influence to the island, which is evident in many of the island’s architecture, dances, sculptures and paintings. Later, the culture of the island was more or less influenced by Western culture. Today’s Bali is home to the majority of Indonesian Hindus. Here, the influences of various cultures and religions coexist and merge with each other. There is such a unique temple in Nusa Dua, where Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, Catholic and Protestant churches, and Islamic mosques stand side by side, perfectly reflecting the religious and cultural differences. Great fusion. However, this harmony and integration is not innate. According to records, in the resistance against the invasion of the Dutch colonists, there was a tragic scene in Bali. In the middle of the 19th century, a local king, his family and his entourage would rather die than submit to the Dutch invaders and set themselves on fire. This tragedy aroused strong repercussions in the West, and also laid the foundation for the spread of the island’s diverse cultural and religious traditions.
Today’s Bali is more international. The Pacific Museum in Nusa Dua displays the cultural features of the Pacific Rim countries and many Pacific island countries. In the cultural performance known as the “Temple of Heaven Show”, fascinating legends of various religious cultures in Bali are presented in the form of songs and dances. Many hotels in Nusa Dua have also become display places for Balinese architecture and traditional handicrafts. Some hotel entrances will be designed as two symmetrical towers, which is a reference to the Hindu architecture in every village on Bali. Some details such as Balinese sculptures and textiles can be found.
In addition to cultural integration, there is also the integration of man and nature. The Apurva Kempinski Hotel, the main venue of the 17th G20 Summit, has a subsea tunnel restaurant with a length of nearly 100 meters. Dining here, the ocean is outside the glass window, colorful Tropical fish swim around, making for a fun meal you’ll never forget.
