Illusions of Paradise: A family's experiences of Bali in 1971.
- Title
- Illusions of Paradise: A family's experiences of Bali in 1971.
- Original language
- English
- Author(s)
- Illustrator(s)
- Publisher
- West Grinstead Publications, London
- ISBN
- 978-0-9757425-1-8
- Publication date
- 2009
- Subjects
- bali culture
- Bali life
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- West Grinstead Publications
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Description(s)
By the author: In 1971 Bali was unknown to most Australians and Ubud was a quiet country village thck with trees. There was little for visitors to buy and there was no electricity, no TV or radio. Live centred around daily work in the fields and religious festivals. Few spoke English. We were one of the first western families to being our children and to live in a village compound. It was a safe familier world where they were safe to wander as they chose. Our girls learned Balinese dance in the puri, we climbed an active volcano, taught at the university and discovered an ancient of ley lines. This unique collection of 200 of Hilalry's contemporary black-and-white professional photographs show the beauty and simplicity of what has been lost. They deeply moved our Balinese friends when they saw them recently. John's 70 colour photos are of remarkable quality considering their age. Hilary shows the illusion behind the glamour of modern tourism. This book is rich with local history and the personalities of the people who created the image that Bali was a paradise. CHAPTERS: Coming to a foreign land Hunting for a home Sarongs for a ceremony Settling in First interlude ….. The trader – Mads Lange The emptiness of the western shores Falling apart The quiet days that followed The Dutch colonial rulers and the Rajas Behind the palace walls Emily’s other world Second Interlude…. The scholar – Herman van der Tuuk Spreading out Exorcising the twins Playing on motor-bikes Third Interlude …. The man of influence – Walter Spies Traditions and magic Balinese voices, Balinese views Fourth Interlude…. The artist – Gusti Lempad Cocktails in Sanur From Tenganan to the east coast We found we were strangers Unlocking a family story Kintamani Fifth Interlude …. Two women – Margaret Mead and K’tut Tantri Rocks alive and flying The predominance of the small The bulls are burning It’s time to be leaving A long time later Bibliography Endnotes
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