The Year Bali Tourism Stopped | Foreign Correspondent

Bali’s natural beauty and rich culture have made it a tourist magnet but since COVID19, the island is struggling to stay afloat. Locals are questioning their dependence on tourism and the over-development it has unleashed.
Marcello and the lifeguards of Kuta Beach rise bright and early for their morning meeting and surf sprints. But they know it’s going to be a quiet day. While the iconic beach normally attracts 50 000 visitors a day from around the world, today the head lifeguard expects only 50 people.
“Nobody makes a life on the beach", says Marcello. “People who sell massage, or merchandise on the beach…I heard they all go back home to their village. It’s a very sad situation."
It’s a common story across the island, even in its remotest corners.
Off Bali’s east coast on the small island of Ceningan, Wayan lost his job at a hotel, and had to return to farming seaweed with his family. It’s the same story across Ceningan.
“Before we had 100 per cent tourism. Now 80 or 90 percent they are doing seaweed farms”, says Wayan who’s had to cop a 75% pay cut. “We had no choice but to return to nature."
But some Balinese see the crisis as an opportunity.
“This is a wake-up call for all of us”, says Christia, a young businesswoman. “We realized that we cannot just depend on one industry.”
In this visually stunning story, reporter and cameraman Matt Davis travels around Bali and discovers an island in the midst of some serious soul searching.
He meets locals who are questioning the unhinged development that’s accompanied the tourist boom and who want to chart a different course for the future.
“Bali tourism industry is based on two things, nature and culture", says rock star Robi Gede, “and we cannot sacrifice them”.
Politicians and businesspeople want to fix the congestion, pollution and rubbish problems and encourage a different type of tourism. One that’s sustainable and benefits locals more.
“I think it's a good time for reflection this year”, says Christia, “Go back to loving our island and make sure that people don't abuse our island as well.”
“We hope that when the tourists come back, they are coming with a good energy, they are not littering, with more respect for the local rules”, says Marcello. “Come with a good vibe.”
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[@topofthetreev6263]

It’s no surprise when he said money come to Bali but go out of the island. When I visit Bali I prefer to stay in villa owned by Balinese to support their local community. This happens after I stayed in villa owned by foreigners who paid their staff just minimum income while we paid $400 per day to stay. The western/city mentality need to be changed. Only make business who bring benefit to the island and its people. How about make the investor build a school for each 5star hotel built in the island. And stop selling the rice fields for villa🙏🏼

[@johnedward3404]

I lived in Bali on Sanur Beach,,, for eight months back in the 1970s... There was only one major hotel,,, and everything else was owned locally!!!! It was Paradise!!!! I hope they can get it back!!!!

[@garnetgun]

It's the same scene here at Andaman and Nicobar islands....

[@widiee_real911]

Love from Indonesian people ❤

[@amano6979]

the sad thing is, many hotels, discotic, bar or whatever busnise that has something to do with tourists refuse hire balinese people's because bali culture demand it's people's to take a lot day off. they're forced to give up the very way of life that preserve balinese culture and the very same culture that hold its peoples united all these times.

[@MuahMan]

Just only let legitimate nationals build hotels and tax tourists a little bit, with the money being used to invest in the Bali people owning the properties.

[@PyungKangCho]

One thing I'm happy to see is the decline of Instagram Travel Vloggers. God we don't need anymore of those.

[@hostileenvironment6107]

Tik tok in general, wish the ban would’ve went through just another useless social media platform.

[@shaunacohn3205]

Oh don’t worry as soon as Bali is up and running, it will be overrun with them again 🤢

[@dchoi381]

We just need to start to teach our kids, “not everything is about you”. I think the generation is screwed up because of the “you’re special” phase

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

@@dchoi381 ironic everyone says my generation has an ego problem. (As a millennial) I have terrible self esteem. 😔

[@dchoi381]

@@TheSlipperyNUwUdle as long as your not making your problems into something bigger like “everyone needs to know” or labelling your problems as “it’s just who I am” it’s fine to feel that way. If you have a problem with something, look for ways to fix it instead of staying the same and expect change. Remember: you don’t have to be like everyone else be your own you 🙂🙂

[@sebastiandros1911]

I went to Bali in 2019 with friends, we enjoyed many things except one major issue... the island was full of litter, easily spotted on the beaches. The amount of rubbish left by tourists and even locals on the beaches was shocking. I believe that single use plastics and bags needs to be banned in Bali and neighboring islands.

[@michaelmargono]

they've been banned since 2019, but to answer your statement, the trash isn't neccessarily left behind by tourists or locals, some of the trash that washes up on the beach is actually because of the current which brings trash from other neighboring islands and countries that don't have rules and regulations in place to stop their own issues, which ends up affecting us.

[@sebastiandros1911]

@@michaelmargono I saw we my one eyes the trash left behind in the evenings by the people who enjoyed the beach. I am happy to hear about the ban, is a big step.

[@PJHamann1]

Most of that rash does not come from tourists.

[@ridgefrost]

@@PJHamann1 there are stats absolutely proving you wrong, i'm guessing u are one of those people that never admit fault

[@sandrabrauer6438]

Most the local people just trow the trash behind the house and somewhere, where ever they standing. Until now i never See a Tourist doing this. They bring there trash to a bin or bring back to the Home or Hotel .

[@thelastmelon9446]

Fantastic documentary. My wife and I went to Bali in 2018 for our honeymoon and we were treated like royalty even though back home we are "poor" in our own country. The people of Bali are so kind, humble and happy. We love them

[@ksam8987]

So true, genuine people

[@NoName-tp2fq]

even you look like a celebrity there. they considered Caucasians like Hollywood artists. yes it's true because i'm indonesian

[@tueresdios3453]

Bali is so abundant that their abundant energy flowing through you, you should research about çiwa-buddha religion which is root of balinese culture and religion (actually i don't want to say its a religion bcs hindu isn't a religion, its the natural way to live.)

[@tueresdios3453]

@@NoName-tp2fq so you're the woke one huh?

[@NoName-tp2fq]

@@tueresdios3453 I agree that Balinese people are friendly but some people are not Balinese they are just residents from outside the area who live in Bali. Bali's population is mostly from outside Bali, possibly from Java or Lombok.

[@wayanparka24]

I'm Balinese, we do believe this pandemic is a great lesson for us & everyone. BALI will alive up back & we look forward to welcoming you soon. Stay Healthy, Stay Safe🙏

[@bonniegreatorex72]

Yes you will! 💜🙏

[@hadyanalfaridzi12]

@@julianrandall3550 ughhh i really hate them

[@jonathanmp3459]

@@julianrandall3550 beside Bali maybe if you want you can spent times too in Banyuwangi, Bromo , Yogyakarta , Batu Malang ,Surabaya etc,

[@JC-lu4se]

@@julianrandall3550 As an Aussie bogan, I sincerely apologise to you, and, to the good people of Bali, for my bogan ways. I’m deeply sorry for partaking in alcoholic beverages, swimming in the hotel pool and surfing the magnificent waves. All Australians should stay at home whilst you, God’s chosen one, should walk with your nose in the air as being the only non Aussie bogan to have ever walked the hallowed land that is Bali.

[@lsantomal]

Yes you will. Bali will be back stronger and wiser than the pre-covid19 era. I am praying for your people to stay safe and healthy. I am looking forward to visit Bali again someday.

[@Angiehere-1]

In Hawaii, a certain percentage of produce has to be grown locally. Force hotels to support your island instead of importing goods from other places!

[@cccarter9858]

Don't force.. but tax break.

[@10klikeanonimbalikwxc14]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom so sad for hawai'i natives, basically brown hawai'i natives are colonized by american

[@Ozymandias1]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Tje international courts are located in The Hague in my country, the Netherlands. The US has a law called The Hague Invasion Act, which mandates that The Hague will be miltarily invaded when Americans are put on trial there, to free them. The US will never accept judgement from the international courts, they have contempt for them.

[@10klikeanonimbalikwxc14]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom true you're right. is there any real movement in hawaii?

[@C_R_O_M________]

This is called mercantilism and it always failed! As soon as you adhere to that practice you lower your competitiveness and the net result is detrimental in most cases..

[@christopher.tanujaya]

Guy at 9:44 is my boss and I have huge respect for him. He treats us all as a big family and he had done his best to keep us working throughout the early days of the pandemic (it was a family business and resources was lacking). I hope the time will come where I can work for him again. Wonderful person.

[@coc_champs]

Who?

[@noviakhairunisa93]

For Indonesian no money still smilling, no matter how straggling life is their smile never end. Bless u

[@tijmen131]

amazing people, Balinese are always relaxed and positive. Great mentality

[@tueresdios3453]

Bali government is totally corrupt and Javanese-islam people that came to bali makes it even worse, imagine having a peaceful advanced-war winner ancestor such as majapahit, and choosing the islam religion instead of Çiwa-Buddha religion (majapahit's verified religion back then)

[@beautifulday6238]

@@tueresdios3453 you knew nothing

[@anthonjontah7607]

As an Indonesian,i really like to see how this situation can make Bali back to its nature again. After all these years people only take advantage of it,now its time for the land to heal itself

[@julianrandall3550]

As an Aussie who always wanted to visit but didn't want to deal with shitty tourists I hope so too bro. Not all Aussie tourists are rude bogans, next time I get a chance I will try to get to Bali and inject some money into your economy, just wait for the pandemic to ease up.

[@NMW80]

@@julianrandall3550 exactly not all Aussie’s are like that at all. I would never disrespect their country. I would love to visit there one day too.

[@moladiver6817]

Bali was only way too busy with tourists in the south and southwest especially. All the rest was still perfectly fine. Bali is a pretty big island and it was always very well possible to avoid the masses. Basically all you had to do after landing was to not get stuck in Kuta / Seminyak / Canggu area. I often stayed in Sanur which was already a lot better and if that was still too busy any trip further north easily fixed that. :)

[@keepcreationprocess]

They have earned millions and millions and millions that totally transformed their lives...So, what are you talking about ? People are great, you forget that......It is not the same for whole Indonesia. Many people (visitors) are very grateful to be able to experience friendliness for one time in their life.........I have never been there.........because there are many other special places in the world to see. This people will be ok.

[@keepcreationprocess]

@@julianrandall3550 How can you hate tourists - you are one yourself.......You are talking about investors ? ok, kick them out........People are helping eachother.. It is not a problem, just clear the trash......be organized....

[@rebeccalane7000]

Balinese people are really lovely people, very positive, and ever grateful for what they have. It is an amazing testament to the people, that they cleaned up there rivers and there island, while out of work and broke, from COVID. To make the future better, rather than sitting around complaining, and blaming someone else, for there problems. The love for Bali, is in large part because of the vibe of there people.

[@krsal544]

Yes and most tourists are taking advantage of our kindness nd our sacred islands.

[@edelrosepicardal2964]

My thoughts exactly! It's so refreshing to see people not blaming the Pandemic nor the government.

[@user-zy9mb9gg8d]

Love from Java island Indonesia 🇮🇩💖

[@zetlandersoaghar7551]

@@edelrosepicardal2964 most tourists , especially those from cruise ships are fleeced and scammed by locals...even the police try and set them up with drugs offered discretely by poor children attached to postcards....why cause they get a bonus for every tourist caught with drugs.... stay away from Bali and the whole country as a whole.......

[@itisicountolaf.yournewguar6111]

Yeahh

[@fleurs6235]

Coming back to Bali in 4 weeks.. I’ve never been so exited to be back, I’ll do my best to support as many local businesses as possible 🙏🏼

[@markblix6880]

The Bali Gov't needs to learn to enforce policies in their favor and benefit.

[@godcomplexlynx]

Ok but the officials are getting bribed... Why make life better for your residents when you can buy a new house

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

This is a really, really good watch. I felt like a lot of these people when I visited Bali...it was a victim of its own success. Overtourism can very quickly ruin the very thing that made a place popular in the first place. I'd love to see Bali bounce back in a more sustainable, balanced manner. Time will tell though...

[@merrilybeck872]

this has happened in so many places - consider the disneyland-esk feeling in Venice and so many small exquisite towns across Europe where tourists outnumber the residents I traveled in Italy in early 2000 and consider myself so luck to have been there before it was over run by waaaaay too many people

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@merrilybeck872 yeah I agree 100%. It's really sad. If there is a positive to be taken from the mess of Covid, it's this. It's given these crazy busy places a chance to breathe, take a step back and reassess. I'm sure you saw how beautiful and clean the Venice canals looked when nobody was there! I don't think the residents will want to go back to how things were before. Fingers crossed this does change things

[@larrywalker5743]

Unfortunately it won’t. These People will just go back to their old ways once everything gets back to normal. Right now they’re just reflecting because that’s all they have to do, but when push comes to shove they’ll just want money and won’t care about anything else.

[@adibaduni1519]

@@merrilybeck872 lol

[@adibaduni1519]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms o

[@SinghRoadwayS]

I was in Indonesia for 8 months in 2020, I got stuck there after the flights got cancelled. I enjoyed every day I spent there. Bali is so amazing. People are amazing. Swaste Astu 🙏

[@SpoonieSensei]

I feel like the people from most of Southeast Asia are just the kindest people I have ever met. and I am in love with Japan and Korea but I can honestly say the people from SE Asia are so much more hospitable and kind and they would give the shirts off their backs to anyone in need. you are very fortunate to have had this experience - I'm sure not many have!!!

[@ItsNotRealLife]

Beautiful place Beautiful people Everybody smiling Everybody polite Can't wait to go back again

[@dayu4801]

Swastiastu and Thank you

[@SinghRoadwayS]

@@SpoonieSensei you are right

[@essereferrari16]

@@SpoonieSensei Korean people are racist to se asia people , they think they're more superior and modern than se asian

[@shivashakti4261]

"We learnt that in the future we should not glorify only one sector of work."

[@watcheslux5230]

Yes fasho

[@tueresdios3453]

be a hustler take everything, bali gvnmnt and balinese people is need to be woke and back to its ancestor state of mind which is really advanced such as majapahit

[@BeliSetip]

Terimakasi membuat dokumen yang benar, dalam dan jujur. Kami tersiksa menunggu datang lagi ke Pulau Dewata dan berkunjung lagi dengan keluarga dan teman2. Semangat! Great work presenting and shooting - superhuman feat. Thanks

[@tueresdios3453]

wtf is you saying boi? just say it in english your word makes me confused with that incorrect grammar, tersiksa? 🤣

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@@tueresdios3453 oh shut up his grammar is correct. appreciate his effort for learning our bahasa!

[@teguhf.2084]

@@tueresdios3453 apaan sih gaje, orang bahasanya dah bener, justru inggris lu yg gk bener

[@dulistanheman]

Stay strong my Indonesian friends and also people around the world 🙏🏼

[@albertpang102]

Oh really ????????? It doesn’t serves any purpose at all too. Staying strong 💪 💪 doesn’t mean that everything is gonna be 👍 unless there’s a real miracle cure to contain COVID-19 Viruses 🦠 pandemic from further spreading around the world 🌎 🌍 today. Otherwise what’s with staying strong 💪 💪 man ????????? Everything is destroyed and reduced to ghost towns. Fewer people walking on the streets and lesser people are out there buying things from various supermarket chains as well. COVID-19 Pandemic 😷 Viruses 🦠 attacks destroyed plenty of things in today’s humans lives. And both are : high unemployment rates = COVID-19 Pandemic 😷 Virus 🦠 attacks.

[@kentbell6757]

@@albertpang102 I feel your frustrations my friend, but you are not alone. This pandemic hit 99% of population globally and only 1% (the Rich) that doesn't feel a thing. Nothing is getting better because there will be another pandemic, said Bill Gates. That's how they created money out of our misery selling vaccines and another vaccines over and over around the world. We gotta be strong 💪 my friend and learn from this lesson so we can prepare for the worst to come in the future and not caught up again. Peace.

[@planet7694]

So many people in the comment doesn’t know Bali is an Island of Indonesia , and not a country 🙄

[@stuckinperth]

Seeing that almost the whole island is Hindu compared to Muslim Indonesia I think it’s a fair assumption🙄

[@taniagori8035]

@@stuckinperth I dont want to argue, but in Indonesia there is 6 main religion which is: Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, Buddha, and Confucian. And also Indonesia has a lot of diverse culture on its own. So yea.. 😶 edit: I am an Indonesian and i know that for sure Indonesia is not an islamic country, its just that most of the population is muslim

[@andreas2042]

@@stuckinperth It's more like ignorance. Not even aware of which foreign country you're on...

[@raysara5488]

What can you expect from an aussie

[@Longtack55]

yes, and it is 90% Hindu religion unlike the rest of Muslim Indonesia (the 4th-largest population in the world.)

[@audhumbla6927]

This should be mandatory to watch before going to Bali! So inspirational and nice, Bless everyone

[@luhole]

I really hope the cleaning continues. Amazing that they've turned the crisis into this opportunity to start fresh.

[@carpediem8752]

Went I went to Bali I couldn’t believe the disrespect tourist show there. They think that just because they are tourist they can get away with everything. It was sad to witness that with my family.

[@bazbbeeb7226]

between the bogans and the thieving locals one trip to Bali, Lombok and the Gili Isles was more than enough, no sympathy whatsoever.

[@Manvswild11]

Haha you think the locals are better? They’re worse than the tourists and their corrupt government is worse again.

[@tescoprimark1299]

@@bazbbeeb7226 just one person did you generalised it that they all are bad... okay... One White person is racist...so With your way of thinking...all whites are racist! Right!

[@bazbbeeb7226]

@@tescoprimark1299 where did your 'one person' come from? Where am i generalising?

[@wiraasensio4987]

you guys are very stupid, arguing nonsense will not solve the problem .. it's good for us to find a way out of this corona pandemic

[@inplantsPhilippines]

The old saying: Call it paradise and then you can kiss it goodbye.

[@tembokbeton3621]

Balinese

[@joshishere96]

No more Mr chow I guess.

[@timmyasikin3953]

True...

[@annaswanson5903]

these people still seem happy even though life is hard, it's very touching

[@Tpoleful]

I guess Volunteering to collect trash or Seaweed farming with family is more engaging than sitting on a help desk of a 5 star resort, even if the later brings more money.

[@Ana-dg5ep]

Yes! 👍

[@alzatecleotildenealega9058]

We feel you Bali... Support here from Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Corruption is Bali's problem, they're using Bali and taking profits elsewhere instead of investing it back into Bali. No good having tourism $ if none of it stays in Bali

[@kanekiken2002]

So basically Indonesia is just exploiting Bali ?

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@Murphy Jones Not to mention the Bali Police are as corrupt as they come

[@sammyo2583]

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 I witnessed that first hand.

[@arifudin9151]

@@kanekiken2002 not Indonesia, but the Bali government them self.

[@azaleablue2261]

Oh like the USA?

[@jameswatling3203]

I've been here since the start of Covid and as of today the place is by far the cleanest I've seen it in nearly 20 years. Quiet, peaceful, a struggle, but the Balinese are handling the challenge with grace and humility. This might be the disaster that prevents the demise of the island and Balinese culture if we all learn from it.

[@bannarak3949]

Wherever is popular for tourists, we always see this situation even in Thailand , China , New York etc.

[@MK-rw1on]

@@AP-bo1if why should every nation on earth create a fake pandemic, you do know that millions of people would be involved in that task?

[@AP-bo1if]

@@MK-rw1on Nope. Let me inform you how the real world works, maybe you can open up your eyes. To counter your "millions of people are involved" is rather simple. These days we have globalist organizations/entities run by a handful of elites. When you have a global hierarchical power structure setup (when it comes to health organizations like the CDC and at the national level NIH) like this all it takes is a few directives from the top authoritative level to funnel through to the bottom levels. Millions of people can be "involved" at the bottom level but they are mostly unquestionably taking directives, protecting their jobs and livelihoods.

[@AP-bo1if]

@@MK-rw1on without these globalist networks in place, this just wouldn't be possible.

[@MK-rw1on]

@@AP-bo1if so you are telling me that millions of scientists and doctors are just dumb people listening to things from the people above them? like without anyone ever sayin or questioning the info they have been given?

[@mapperid]

I love this word from the interviewer, balance it is not just in Bali but every place in Indonesia. The local government must not rely on one sector for economic growth. I know this is not fit, but this is something Indonesia learns in hardway

[@theofanislantzakis9869]

I live in Jasri Karangasem. The local padi farmers burn off after the padi is harvested. A lot of the time, plastic is burned too. I am heartened to see that the local touristm people are focusing on the future of Bali, but the message has not reached here, in the South-East end of the island. Also, at the moment there are plenty of volunteers to help clean up. But that's only temporary because people have no jobs. But when Bali opens up again and everybody gets back to work, there will be no-one to clean up. So, as part of the planning for the future, the local authorities should think about some way to get money from the foreign investors. That money can then go into a 'cleaning and infrastructure fund'. It's good business to beautify the area, otherwise it will deteriorate.

[@harukrentz435]

Burning off the rice field is common practice in many farming industry it would help your next crops. I forgot the exact reason.

[@SuperTruthful]

you make a video and highlight what you want shown..

[@laustinspeiss]

When will people learn that politics is a career choice… not an altruistic calling. We expect too much from most modern elected or appointed officials. They’re in it for themselves - no higher social purpose. It’s like a drug cartel or gang.

[@Flower-ck2bs]

@@harukrentz435 but not the fields contaminated with plastics…

[@jimmymifsud1]

I found it always difficult to find a empty trash bin in Bali; the Indonesian government should put a major effort into a waste management system.

[@hakuseki2410]

Make all the tourists responsible for their own damned trash.

[@marathon1734]

@@hakuseki2410 u mean taking d own trash back to own country....

[@skellurip]

big corporation plastic producer should be responsible for the waste remember just few years ago we used to have reusable glass coca cola water

[@garysmith9985]

Spot on. There are many cities in Indonesia that have rubbish bins every 10 metres. Unfortunately, no area in Bali has this.

[@hakuseki2410]

@@marathon1734 of course not , that would be ridiculous. Put it in your back pack until you can dispose of it properly.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Tourism is not the problem, it is the short-sightedness of the Balinese government. With the immense tourism money that has been coming in year after year after year, the government should have had a plan I'm using the money to build up an infrastructure that they have never had. Just like someone that wins a big lottery amount and then just blows it all and ends up right back where they were basically. The tourists will come back eventually and when they do this should be the plan. Look to what Norway has done with their nest egg mentality which keeps a huge sum of money now that cannot be touched. Interest on the money he is invested in the country's future. And any new industries that move in Norway is required to own 60%, a controlling portion, so the cash flow is always in the direction of advancing Norway.

[@HIT029]

problem with our Asian countries is the governments are.more corrupt than you can imagine. if there is extra money it goes into their personal accounts.

[@tripledelight8104]

They think Blamed on tourists problem will go away...

[@planet7694]

*Indonesian government

[@michaelthong598]

Government corruption

[@HIT029]

@@planet7694 it is not just Indonesia, many countries in Asia and Africa face same problems, where governments are corrupt. people running the government in these countries are rich and the general population are struggling to get by

[@imcathyiirock]

I visited Bali in 2019 and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. The culture, the people, the positive energy ❤️ loved all of it. May god bless the Balinese people and the Island of Gods.

[@abuakam7491]

2021 was the best year of bali! Most of balinese really enjoying their island without foreigners

[@888arnie]

Until plastic was invented, the Balinese used Banana leaves to wrap their goods. Ban All plastic. May the gods bless the Balinese people.

[@endtimeslips4660]

i keep that way until 1991

[@ashz7528]

Bali has banned plastic bags for quite a while now, and gets most of its trash from other parts of the country instead of their own nowadays

[@musictrans]

stop plastics, tests, and vacancies.

[@AdamNZ]

Plastic was invented in 1907, Bali has only become popular since the late 70’s/80’s and probably peaking after the 2000’s. What they need is education on a proper system to sort out there issues, follow the pacific islands systems that they have started.

[@candeffect]

God the Creator exists. Creation can't create itself. 'gods' is make-believe. They need to live to honor God.

[@dirmanbw336]

They should diversify the economy, not only dependent on tourism

[@simonci5177]

Ban all impott to Bali of all plastic package food. And make Bali, Fully Traditional Bali. Like it was 200y ago. Zero plastic package food. And put on streets patrol wardens to issu big fine for dropping any even smallest peace of paper on the floor. In UK you get fine for dropping cigarettes, gum, or any rubbish even size of a finger on the ground. 100£ fine. Make 1,000$ fine in Bali for dropping any rubbish. It works in UK.

[@Anon-xd3cf]

@@simonci5177 it *"works"* in uk because uk has massive waste disposal infrastructure. Uk actually sends most of its plastic waste to Indonesia and China because uk does not have enough recycling facilities. If Bali had better recycling infrastructure... It wouldn't NEED fines.

[@bendover-bz4bc]

@@Anon-xd3cf "UK send trash to china and bali" ... No honey Uk doesn't send anything to anyone. It's the retailers and importers from China and bali who buy that trash in wholesale in order to process it and make money by recycling. Third world countries need to stop playing victim card and acknowledge their mistakes for once.

[@ayi3455]

like what....??

[@paidwitness797]

@@simonci5177 Nah, it doesnt work in the UK, people drop their rubbish all over the place, including bags full of fast food wrappers thrown from moving cars, not just small bits of litter. Fines are rarely enforced, more often people have to volunteer to pick rubbish up locally. The problem is some people (in every country) are lazy shits.

[@cluelesscrispy]

Me and my husband stayed at Wayang Resort at 11:53 2 years ago before the pandemic. Him and his staff are very friendly and hospitable people.

[@setiawanade6198]

I came here after watching Sacha Stevenson's vlog and damn! I never thought that Indonesian English is that good! I feel like envy and it is a must for me to fix my English speaking skill.. so glad to see this.. thanks for giving us a great video to watch during this pandemic! lots of love from Tehran, Iran..

[@jamesalias595]

When tourism starts back up they need to charge a fee on all tourist to pay for trash collection and proper disposal.

[@simonci5177]

Ban all impott to Bali of all plastic package food. And make Bali, Fully Traditional Bali. Like it was 200y ago. Zero plastic package food. And put on streets patrol wardens to issu big fine for dropping any even smallest peace of paper on the floor. In UK you get fine for dropping cigarettes, gum, or any rubbish even size of a finger on the ground. 100£ fine. Make 1,000$ fine in Bali for dropping any rubbish. It works in UK.

[@Premraj-re8zw]

Go to your temples and ceremony's...and see how you locals dispose of your trash...packaging is not anymore banana leaves, education is the solution...in our country we throw things in bins etc...

[@KGisthename]

That's the governments job.

[@dcraexon134]

With all the extra money they are earning , maybe they could hire some collectors . no ?

[@silversurfermusicco5263]

Yes and invest in recycling plant

[@aparnam5524]

Can’t depend on tourism entirely. Bali needs back up plan.

[@simonci5177]

Ban all impott to Bali of all plastic package food. And make Bali, Fully Traditional Bali. Like it was 200y ago. Zero plastic package food. And put on streets patrol wardens to issu big fine for dropping any even smallest peace of paper on the floor. In UK you get fine for dropping cigarettes, gum, or any rubbish even size of a finger on the ground. 100£ fine. Make 1,000$ fine in Bali for dropping any rubbish. It works in UK.

[@gusdegautama4553]

@@simonci5177 Bali has a big population now, probably 1000 times more than what it was 200 years ago. I don't think an agrarian economy can support that many people in an island with very limited land and resources.

[@RDCFemmes]

@@simonci5177 but does it work? where i live in a relatively nice area North West London. I see rubbish around and sometimes i feel odd that I am looking for rubbish bin when there is pile a rubbish right next to me

[@youngroller2168]

@@gusdegautama4553 agreed

[@davegoldspink5354]

Indonesia in general needs a backup plan outside of its total corruption.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

First time I came to Indonesia in 1980 people said to me that I had to go to Bali before it would be ruined by tourism. Then I went on holiday in around 1985. I liked it. About 8 years later I went again with my ex-wife and daughter. It was still ok. After that it took about 20 years before I went again in 2015 when a friend had his wedding there. That was where I was disappointed in what grew over the years and I decided to never go back to Bali. I remembered the road to Ubud being a nice road with ricefields. In 2015 however the road changed. Shops everywhere, selling woodworks to tourists. Everything natural was destroyed. Then in Ubud I saw tourists walking around the ricefields. I understand that people want to make money and have a better life. But it all came to a cost. The food in Bali was adapted to the tourist's taste, nature was destroyed, pollution and what all not. Now after and during the pandemic Bali and many other places in the world are recovering... I wished it would stay that way, but I doubt it.. But I see that people are doing something about it and that enjoys me greatly. Rivers should not be dumps for trash. They are the vains that should bring life not death. Plastics should be forbidden. There are already good alternatives that decompose after time and not after hundreds of years.

[@trangnguyen-tj7nb]

is no one gonna mention how the trash cleaning is the best and most dedicated thing in this entire video? I appreciate everyone making effort in cleaning and specialize in each type of plastic..

[@lynzysconstitutionalcrashc7836]

"The Balinese are relying on eachother" That's what a healthy society does. In hard times, they pull together. The powers and principalities want us divided and isolated. Pull together, give to others of your extra while resisting government intervention as best as possible. Government (anywhere) is not reliable.

[@ishenichole7340]

Europeans are not like that they are a selfish culture

[@1lifewanderlust]

So many strong points here!!!

[@jsidel1]

"We understand that we live from the nature. We cannot damage the nature." - Balinese Rock 'n' Roll musician wearing an A Perfect Circle T-shirt. Maynard James Keenan would be proud.

[@leefithian3704]

It’s really not hard to put trash in receptor, amazing those who believe keeping their government job means trashing the island purposely to ensure employment

[@tslee103]

⁹

[@lastone3498]

i love that country,Indonesia...i mean, my ancestors are from that country so looking at their traditional clothing and culture was kinda sentimental for me....now my ancestor have buildd us a separate home not far from Indonesia...given the name of the new home Malaysia, but we still are taught to not forget where we came from and always be there for them whenever they need us but this pandemic has taken its tol on all of us...i can just hope that one day we'll be back to normal again or even better than before...Love you Indonesia from your sibling, Malaysia 🇲🇨❤️🇲🇾

[@suzannahmontreal1051]

I visited Bali almost 15 years ago for one month. It was a marvelous experience. The people were so kind. I lived at a local owned guest house in a room without air-conditioning in the middle of a garden with roasters singing at 4am. Cost me 15$ a day breakfast included and you could easily get a meal in local restaurants for 3$. I had the chance to participate in a religious procession dressed in traditional costume. I hope the new vision for the island brings back peace, joy and prosperity 🙏

[@TheDarkrelic]

Rubbish is a problem everywhere, but a huge problem in Indonesia.

[@satyananda4389]

Yeah, Its true

[@miracleshappen4483]

South East Asia too. In Myanmar the land where they cultivate is mixed with plastic. I literally saw a river of plastic in Myanmar, we must stop the production of non biodegradable materials right now, we have known about pollution since 1970s. Time to change! 🌞🤗💖

[@satyananda4389]

@Jamespham Agree with you

[@hianhoolim7786]

@Jamespham It's easier said than done. Most of the town or cities aren't planned, it's developed organically. By the time when it take shape and waste became a problem, there isn't space for those infrastructures. Evicting residents to make space will be unpopular, unless of course they are compensated handsomely. It will be a very costly and disruptive project and honestly nobody know will tourist continue to flock here during construction or after. As local government you can let the status quo remain and continue to enjoy the benefits or invest and maybe ruin the secret sauce.

[@reggieangus5325]

too bad, much like everywhere else in developing countries, tourists from rich countries and trash everything while using the locals as servants and tour guides

[@jewkarta2443]

BALANCE. It's the keyword here. Honestly, this break is pretty much needed for Bali. After decades of taking what the island has to offer, it's time to give back. So hopefully, Bali will be able to come back stronger and wiser than ever! Salam hangat dari negeri seberang.

[@AFDailyAct]

As an Indonesian, I'm feel sad for this situation in bali and also around the world, i hope the tourism will be back in bali and increase the local income and hopefully the people stay healthy and happy

[@nataliecolbourne3703]

30 years ago while surfing at Kuta plastic bags would wrap around my ankles..cant imagine how much worse it is now. Such a beautiful place filled with beautiful people.

[@valkys8926]

All that money comming in, and none of it going back into the country, corrupt politicians are great

[@bbmnb]

@SMA Productions what?

[@non-wokeletsgobrandon394]

@SMA Productions don't take or use there then

[@dylanharrington744]

SMA Productions I won't spend my money going to such backward Countries.

[@wilson4533]

It's not the corruption that matters. The villas and another business owned by foreigners, not the local community :)

[@gabrielacardoso2029]

I Absolut love this documentary, I wish everyone who think about returning to Bali like me, think and respect the Island, the people and help to clean it up. We are already very lucky they have been sharing the Island with us. Thank you for the film. I wish I was there to help cleaning the canals too.

[@bipinraval1]

I like n love your views ,ideas regarding to Bali.

[@bipinraval1]

Gabriela.

[@deborahscranton9279]

I visited Bali im 1959 with my father and sisters. What a shock to see it today. The Denpaser Hotel used generators. There were 4 cars on the island. The king of Ubud was still alive. President Sakarno kept Bali private allowing few tourists on the island. They had a religious festival, Hindu, for 3 days with feasting and performing parts of the Ramayana. The story was performed most of the day in front of a temple in Ubud. At night the scene was lit by fire and torches. The music was performed by a gamalan. We had to wear Balinese sarongs to attend. The impact of standing bare footed in the throng watching this religious tale in the dark, with musicians and dancers, sometimes in a trance, deeply intwined in this love story, especially when Hanaman, the monkey king & his followers performed the Kacak dance, will always symbolize the spirit of Bali to me. Young boys carrying their flags to lead their ducks to their families rice paddies, so they could eat the bugs and chase off other creatures that might attact the rice plants. Boys offering flowers to girls to put behind an ear; yes or no. That was the spirit so wonderful of Bali.

[@alonso11h]

08:00 wow most in-depth interview ever! thanks for giving it us as it is, the real inside scoop! much appreciated

[@bots102]

The problem with Bali and the rest of Indonesia is the lack of centralized waste management service from the government. If you want your trash to be taken away you actually have to pay for it and usually they will just throw your trash to the river/sea.

[@idaayuumadewism5745]

I know right, it is sad even tho they have waste management some people still throw garbage/trash to rivers and sea or just throw it wherever which can endanger the ecosystem on land and under water, to me this is a major problem that can lead to something worse to groundwater, fresh water, and water sanitation problem generally 🤷🏻‍♀️. I wish the government would actually pay a serious attention on regulations in this regard. I am so grateful that there are still non governmental organizations doing such great jobs and have good programs here in Indonesia And yes the way i have to pay based on the amount of my trash here in Bali is not cool. But at leat they have a new system in some areas where in houses we have to separate organic and non organic trash to make it easier to progress hope it will be better next time.

[@blazefairchild465]

In the US we pay for trash removal , or remove our selves. People are mostly neat around their own home, but slobs when away from home. On roadways & parking lots people will dump trash

[@AlamoOriginal]

indeed my friend, trash in general has been central issues, from what i can tell, its been better now, people learn, but instead of government slow response there are now private management services like the community mentioned in the videos that are turning it around, its a good thing

[@paulinerichards5779]

This makes my heart glad. Here we have some of the poorest people ,who, instead of wining about the lost jobs, are using their time to do something constructive. Good job Bali👏👏👏

[@Thyalwaysseek]

It's either that or starve, necessity is the mother of invention.

[@paulsolaman4729]

We feel you Bali. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤

[@sushilshetti4561]

Great documentary ! We still cherish bali memories. Thank you for this 26:43 wonderful shot ! lots of love from India

[@jheartu7036]

I have Balinese friend and he has two side minds like being sad due to reduced income from tourism but happy to have his own traditional Bali life back.

[@nadimalam5360]

city garbage is a big problem around the globe.Better and efficient recycling is required.

[@jonnyesper6698]

i was thinking that...

[@simonci5177]

Ban all impott to Bali of all plastic package food. And make Bali, Fully Traditional Bali. Like it was 200y ago. Zero plastic package food. And put on streets patrol wardens to issu big fine for dropping any even smallest peace of paper on the floor. In UK you get fine for dropping cigarettes, gum, or any rubbish even size of a finger on the ground. 100£ fine. Make 1,000$ fine in Bali for dropping any rubbish. It works in UK.

[@shamimgrey41]

Good they can have their Bali.

[@mimi1o8]

Nadim Alam even in Vegas there are not recycling facilities for households and trash is all over

[@programlc4457]

I am a Balinese, I believe tomorrow will be better for us all..

[@TheMassiveNoise]

I was on honeymoon in Bali. Keep your spirit. Its what makes Bali a special place. At that time Bali felt like being a place on earth that is not yet tainted and destroyed by humankind.

[@premarakkamparambil4025]

🙏🙏

[@hansantonio110]

Yeah... but don't forget to prepare for the worst :)

[@brucejobs]

Thank you for your sharing your beautiful island. Your people are warm and welcoming. Tomorrow will be better. Looking forward to coming back.

[@mariocacchione3107]

Unfortunately it will not be better but I guess you have to dream

[@bigmankz]

This video is so good. I have never been to Bali but I just hope that locals will manage to balance tourism with nature preservation. Its such a beautiful nature and great Balinese people.

[@pooja350]

I have fond childhood memories of Tanah Lot. Bali truly is heaven on earth

[@vintageb8]

Service and hospitality industry need to be taxed for garbage

[@ritchiecooper1941]

They are taxed, the majority of households are taxed. The problem is the global plastic conglomerates forcing there products onto people with nowhere else to dispose of there products. Bit like western countries unable to dispose of there plastics so dump/sell it in china and indonesia.

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

Oramg miskin yg suka nyampah perlu dipajak juga gak?

[@avverevkin]

​@@ritchiecooper1941 Yes! Clean, highly taxed, highly educated, expensive western countries who spend tons of money to build waste recycling plants are responsible for why poorly educated and barely civilized locals in Africa and Asia throw plastic bags and bottles right under their own feet!

[@spiritsypher2502]

@@ritchiecooper1941 china stopped buying plastics awhile ago now.

[@ritchiecooper1941]

@@user-lr6hw4dq4t tidak. Anda tidak bisa mengeluarkan darah dari batu, Anda membebani konglomerat global yang menciptakan masalah.

[@timmytime76]

If they don't have the infrastructure for waste then nothing gonna change, and with most the waste coming from village's along the rivers you can see that is there number 1 priority is to invest in waste management and recycling, I mean how many times I've been to Kuta or Seminyak and you can't even find a single bin on any road to place your rubbish🤔🤔

[@garyyang3485]

It's a small island with no real industry or natural resources.

[@williamlee7782]

@@garyyang3485 bali's natural resources is their nature and their people! I love the balinese people and their attitudes. It would be great to see more of them get educated beyond junior high school levels however. But I understand. Other than rice, I don't recall seeing any real industry there as they are heavy on tourism.

[@GrikWorldNomad]

Before westerners invaded Bali with our tourism and fast food containers, food was served on banana leaves. So now we blame them for not having a solution to the problem we forced upon them.

[@TheresaNChristyy]

@@GrikWorldNomad I wouldn’t go generalising all westerners.. many people would love to see Bali flourish! Much of Bali’s problems are made on a corporate or governmental level. Of which happens internally most of the time.

[@jheartu7036]

They don't use plastic hardly instead use bamboo stuff. All remained foods go to the house animals and everything is reusable. If they should use plastic, that is for tourists..

[@pinkflamingo8088]

So awesome to see what is being done to clean up Bali. Those guys are all heroes. God bless them. I had amazing times in that wonderful and beautiful country. Glad to see people are helping each other and doing positive things.

[@locanavanalboom2698]

Thank you for sharing, beautiful to feel the joy of the people, what a great example of what an opportunity Covid offers; healing, uniting, honoring our amazing life on this amazing planet, Thank you!

[@angie23575]

I hope the cleaning continues when tourists are allowed back so I can come and help, I also hope someone generates a list of Balinese owned businesses that we can support

[@KatsC100]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rebeccalane7000]

You cannot buy or lease land or buildings in Bali, if you are a foreigner, however, you can go into partnership with a Balinese, so there will always be some local in the mix.....however I’m not sure how this is with business.....but all businesses need a building, or shop, or land. I think business has a similar requirement. I do wonder about some of these large American and Australian hotels thou, maybe they have some sort of government backing, becuase they offer so many jobs???? You can easily find Balinese owned hotels and villas, however the large 4 and 5 star maybe not so easy.........tidak bagus !!! ..

[@karimtabrizi376]

@@rebeccalane7000 I would prefer to rent from a local balinese person not hotel-it seems more natural and gives more back to local people

[@karimtabrizi376]

@@jellyfishi_ I wont travel at least till end of this 2021 so i'll see

[@1lifewanderlust]

I would like see a visitor fee applied to every tourist coming into Bali where this fee helps to continue funding and supporting the clean up project. Maybe even implement a post for every visitor that stays longer than 2 weeks to donate or volunteer a day or more towards clean up.

[@sonderexpeditions]

Not just because of tourism. Even in small town with 0 tourists like Sukabumi there is tonsssss of trash all along the rice fields.

[@acajudi100]

Singapore is the safest and the cleanest! Thank you.

[@danzamini4513]

It calls west civilisation and technic.

[@richo1177]

@@dongshengdi773 why not teach the population to respect their country and pick up rubbish, it’s not hard

[@Kusunoky]

True. Look depok, terrible. I am not Indonesian but I had to stop MANY locals mostly kids that throw bottle or trash di pinggir jalan.

[@OshinTorek]

Because most of the locals are not properly educated?

[@kaeni1935]

A fantastic and very much needed documentary - thank you.

[@xfauzi]

i am Indonesian but not in Bali or village, but i live in the city, this documentary so good make my mind more open, i think we need to learn natural skill. Coz if next pandemic (more worst than covid) maybe we can survive because we can grow our food.

[@CR-tc2zv]

The people of Bali are very kind and beautiful.

[@simonci5177]

Ban all impott to Bali of all plastic package food. And make Bali, Fully Traditional Bali. Like it was 200y ago. Zero plastic package food. And put on streets patrol wardens to issu big fine for dropping any even smallest peace of paper on the floor. In UK you get fine for dropping cigarettes, gum, or any rubbish even size of a finger on the ground. 100£ fine. Make 1,000$ fine in Bali for dropping any rubbish. It works in UK.

[@eddyseys3705]

they were...

[@balisurf8994]

Thank you

[@eddyseys3705]

@@balisurf8994 i was in Bali in 1988..that was bloody amazing ....i went back 30 years after..and it lost his soul...

[@balisurf8994]

@@eddyseys3705 you're not wrong. I've been to places around the world with massive tourism in Europe and South Americas in the late 80s-early 90s, revisited btwn 2000 - 2010 and they have changed too sadly. It's the downside of being an overwhelming target of tourism. Perhaps it's time to think again who we are and decide the fate of our people and our islands.

[@user-on2lw2mo1g]

All I can see is the smile in everyone’s faces, those positive vibes they give are amazing~ We have so much to learn from them.

[@galipomer3362]

Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a nice place,Bali to be precise,each year I visit dice country,mostly for relaxation and tourism,I never fail to include Bali,I find peace and light here

[@lasonyaaluqdah8153]

you just said it all ,nothing as good as meeting new people from different race and learning something new,this world need more love and light,I wish people can live like this

[@mdzafri]

i love Bali. i love the people of Bali. so inspirational to see you take the chance to reset and create a better Bali for yourselves.

[@oliwebster9629]

This pandemic affected the whole world, visited Bali in may 2019 with my husband we enjoyed our holiday love the food and very friendly people all the best

[@idevoru]

@@m.b5777 say that to the 2million people and their families...

[@Liverpool5095]

@@m.b5777 People like you are a big reason why Covid19 is still going on. I'm sure you've convinced yourself that everyone else are sheep and you're a brave genius but it's you who is the sheep whether you realize it or not. You've fallen prey to the ignorant conspiracy pushers claiming misinformation. You only regurgitate that ignorance.

[@iNeed2.p]

@@m.b5777 for you I guess Earth is flat too right?

[@kippertrace5808]

@@m.b5777 😉 give it up. They're beyond it

[@scroogoo99le24]

@@m.b5777 Correct. The sheep are well herded by the ABC, a controlled arm of the globalists. No diversity in media, and no critical thought in academia. Welcome to dystopia. Hold tight, their mRNA vaXXX will thin their ranks. Alas.

[@ClayIndianFoodWuhan]

Dependence on one thing is always dangerous. Best wishes for Bali.

[@findmyselfdreaming3210]

I am happy to see the seaweed farm return! I drove along the love bridge in 2020 in Feb and left the last day we could stay. I am happy to see everything getting cleaned and wish I could have been there to help. Cant wait to see Bali and the islands around it hopefully soon.

[@mndjuli8341]

Hi Matt, it has been eons since reading you or even hearing your name or heard your name mentioned by friends and foes. And what a pleasure it is to not only hearing your name and reading you but SEEING you. Cheers.

[@Beduin71]

We ready to go to Bali. We miss Bali we love Balinese people. Don't give up! We soooooon come. God bless you all. Regards from New zealand

[@ayupujawan1630]

Sent you a lots of love from Bali ❤, may God Bless all of us. See you again when world better 🙏

[@baalah7]

Very Positive Feedback 🙌🏻 Hope is all we have and need 😇

[@l.jamesbarlow3137]

I am Canadian and have traveled throughout South East Asia. My journeys have taken me From Sri Lanka to Northern Myannmar to Laos & Thailand in the Golden triangle. i have traveled by boat from Siam Riep to Phnom Penh . Toured the jungles & temples that surround Chang Mi as well as the beautiful beaches of the Southern Thai islands. Koh Lipe was a paradise! The train from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur, or reverse, is my favorite method of transport to witness the beauty of the Malaysian peninsula. I can't remember how many Ringit the trip costs but it was under $20CAD. Loved it so much I have taken 3 friends from Canada & an Aussie to share it with :) Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City are to of my favorite cities for dining. I have Been to Fiji and sailed the Yasawa Islands and then on to Vanuatu. 3x's to Australia. I love different sights and exploring cultures & customs of far away lands. I have been very lucky and blessed to have seen so much. In 2013 I traveled to Bali for a 1month visit. I left after 10 days. It was ridiculously crowded. Dirty. The beaches around the island had all been stripped of sand because the coral reef breaks had been ground into dust to build hotels for people to come and enjoy the beach. People went out of their way to nickel and dime tourists. Hotels with hidden fees or bars that padded the bills. I am used to travel scams & accept them. I am well versed in how to avoid or at least mitigate the effects. Bali was different. The pettiness and smug entitlement that seemed to accompany the grifts was palpable. Maybe it was my perception but I never felt as taken advantage of anywhere else as Bali. It was dirty. Trash strewn along the entire highway that rings the island.The few beaches that had sand were ridiculously crowded. The beaches sans sand were spacious but still the never ending parade of hawkers peddling their wares destroyed any moments of peace while trying to catch some sun on the uncomfortable rocky beach. II was to be there for 30 days and left after 10. I hopped a ferry to Lombok. It was amazing. Like Bali 20 years earlier I was told by the hostess of my new cheaper cleaner quieter accommodations. Bali was and still is the only place I felt like it was too much of a let down to stay. I tried. But so glad I left. The one caveat is the street food. Suckling pig or tempe and fragrant soups were sublime. I can still smell and almost taste it even after 8 years. Hopefully I can give Bali a 2nd chance. I love that they are cleaning and rethinking tourism. Hopefully the scams don't balloon to recoup the losses of the pandemic. Peace :)

[@PK-ds4gq]

Quite lovely experiences, thanks for sharing!

[@ambuushan6439]

Waw.. next journey, take me please 😄 my plan is just going to mecca and madina than if god give me long life i will stay in palestine as helper who needed in Gaza. Specially for kids there. Than i will go to my dream place that is Jannah 😄

[@phillipgraves4721]

Blah blah

[@ninjahitam1662]

@@ambuushan6439 if you rich you can help Gaza people's , but if you poor and want to go in conflict zone you just a meat shield

[@ambuushan6439]

@@ninjahitam1662 money is not everything, we have no money to help but we have our self to help. Help people not only give them money.

[@lindahewett3540]

I miss Bali greatly and I thank you for highlighting the plight that not only my friends are suffering but the whole of Bali. So sad. The litter issue has ben ongoing for many years. Tourists need to play their part too. and help reduce waste.

[@YasminYoruba]

I’m going for a few months. I’ll definitely enjoy my stay but I’ll volunteer as well and show my appreciation for this incredible island and community. I pray for a full recovery and I’m proud they’re looking at the issues. Tourists must respect where they visit, it’s a privilege many don’t get

[@kereamohau]

Living in Bali the rubbish here is so heartbreaking. I'm so happy that they are cleaning it up but the real problem is stopping people from dumping it in the rivers in the first place. Focus there first and have a place where it can be processed.

[@azaleablue2261]

I have been there also. Where shall they take the trash? They need to outlaw plastic.

[@AE-nf8nz]

indonesian government pretty lazy

[@ryanbiztech9181]

The rubbish isn't being caused by tourists. I have been around Sumatra, Java and Bali and it is the same problem all over Indonesia. Locals do not think twice about littering to the point that if I ever dropped some waste accidentally on the ground and picked it back up local friends would smile at me like "why are you picking it up?" The most common solution for managing waste there seems to be lighting a bonfire (yes that includes plastic waste).

[@jasonquigley1]

I have been in Bali for the past 12 months and every single day I witness locals toss plastic on the ground or in the ocean. Anyone who is blaming tourists hasn’t seen very much of Indonesia because I promise you that the trash is much worse in the places with no tourism at all. Farmers, fisherman, small kids and old ladies on every island I have visited litter without a second thought. It’s a cultural and educational problem and has zero to do with tourism.

[@lolhllooll1880]

Exactly right. Its the mentality of the people and not necessarily the tourists.

[@dereckconnors9108]

@@jasonquigley1 any good Kratom where your at?

[@ryanbiztech9181]

@@jasonquigley1 i'd go as far as to say that tourism actually raises the bar and gives the municipalities an incentive to keep at least the touristic districts clean. Like you said, the non-touristic parts tend to be dirtier

[@tundrellaCat68]

In Kigali, Rwanda citizens must volunteer to clean up streets or pay fine.

[@tristanmontoya8423]

Thanks so much for offering this insider perspective of what's going on during the pandemic. Glad to see the optimism and introspective nature of the Balinese people. Looking forward to visiting the island soon! Peace to all

[@goupdate3826]

Awesome Bali. Thanks again for another wonderful video. It's always so nice to spend time watching the world go by. : )

[@spicydamesvintagejewelryth2155]

What beautiful hearted people. GOD WILL SURELY BLESS THEM.

[@fastfix.indonesia]

thank you ma'am

[@jamief.8489]

I'm not sure if you've noticed but God has retired

[@stuffcookie]

I'm curious to know how the producer of this video determines when to add or not add English subtitles.

[@gauravbajwa9251]

Indians love bali, they are like family to us❤

[@angieongyeahchee]

This documentsry gave positive energy. Thank you.

[@jennymisteqq5399]

They didn’t touch on the water issue, but I saw a couple of projects designed to trap rain water so it soaks into the ground rather than rapidly run from the higher altitudes to the lower ones. This helps elevate the water table making well-water more accessible and for further distances.

[@alexgray1905]

Everyone has learned many unpleasant lessons during this pandemic including the most important lesson which is to "live in balance with nature not against it".

[@alexgray1905]

@@PP-pq8lj Go out, go to parties, behave as you are right ... with any luck you will develop immunity ... or not. Darwin will sort you out he always does and humanity will do better without your DNA.

[@PP-pq8lj]

@@alexgray1905 You are promoting lies. Covid is a scam and has a lower mortality than the flu. People have their human rights to go outside. Do you know what will sort you out. Its karma.

[@alexgray1905]

@@PP-pq8lj Go out, go to parties, behave as you are right ... with any luck you will develop immunity ... or not. Darwin will sort you out he always does and humanity will do better without your DNA.

[@PP-pq8lj]

@@alexgray1905 @Alex Gray You are promoting lies. Covid is a scam and has a lower mortality than the flu. People have their human rights to go outside. Do you know what will sort you out. Its karma.

[@PP-pq8lj]

@@alexgray1905 And by the way. Do you think karma does not exist? Covid deaths numbers are completely fake. The measures have done more harm and suffering than any virus. Oh but you already know that.

[@swwa5674]

At this very moment, I am here in Bali for a short visit.. thank you for the video about the current situation ..may everybody (in Bali and all) are in great health and great surviving 😍

[@mokeyhorsefish]

Awesome documentary! Well done to the team, you guys did a great job! Please update me when the Pulau Plastik documentary is out too 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤

[@zzzzoooo7378]

I have a lot of good memories of Bali and absolutely love and proud of the people of Indonesia. So friendly, sincere and genuine. I hope things will improve and the locals will prosper together with the sustainable growth. 🇮🇩🇲🇾❤️

[@katepadget-koh6910]

Such a magical place. Always in my heart. Let’s look forward to a better and more sustainable future.

[@leeturner3750]

There will BE NO future if people don’t wake up to the l i e s from guvs and docs and W h O and media!!! Plandemic!! Lies!! RE Search and stop complying!! There is NO deadly V I r u $!!!! Re search!!

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Hope is a cancer.

[@salan3507]

@@leeturner3750 And the fact that 100% of civilization shut down over a .0002% worldwide fatality rate is INSANITY. This has always been about control....and the vaccine they keep pushing nonstop.

[@mcjames4166]

HEY THERE

[@charlestaich1217]

You're not indonesian. Never will be.

[@mursalimmursalim8516]

Hi ABC Hi Matt thank you for covering this story. I have been home for 2 years since the pandemic hit and every year i love to go to Bali for a holiday. It is so sad to see that many of the Balinese people are strunggling. We do hope things will get back to normal soon. It costs me more to go from Sumatra Island to Bali (Cheaper to go to Kuala Lumpur) but i love my country so much so one day i really wanna go back there. Have a great day to you guys and thank you again for this video.

[@nadatanjung7617]

thank you for this insightful documentary ABC!

[@hhheidi1121]

Bali will be the first place I’ll go. Bali saya akan balik!! 🥰🥰

[@katrinaho5367]

So sweet of that guy even he lost everything his tattoo shop but he is so grateful to give out foods. Gosh I miss Bali too 😣😣😣

[@jirihozpodebrad23]

terima kasih bagnak for this wonderful and important documentary. It really captured the core of the problem and the essence of the locals - well done!

[@tootifrooti7297]

The beach is alive not dead. 2020 is the earth's 🌎 year, giving time to heal.

[@insafkarenatuhanberkehenda5946]

And people get starve and die.!??.🙏, earth and human are one synergy one Cosmos,,,🙏🙏 hope you understand that

[@tootifrooti7297]

@@insafkarenatuhanberkehenda5946 humans always adapt and will find ways to live. Im only saying that this pandemic helped the Earth to breathe again.

[@fadillahm160]

and in early 2021 disaster everywhere 😅