The puputan caused quite a stir in Europe and the United States and the Dutch were pressured to moderate their policies in Bali and Indonesia. But having gained control of the island, the Dutch continued with the Ethical Policy of governing, a philosophy and approach, which they claimed upheld Balinese values.
Businesses were not encouraged out to Bali, but KPM, a steamship line started promoting tourism on Bali. The island's first few visitors stepped ashore in the 1920s, and by the 1930s Bali was welcoming around a hundred visitors every month.
Bali's visitors were mostly artists, musicians, anthropologists and writers; many made the enchanting island their home like the famous and infamous Walter Spies, the wonderful K'tut Tantri and the quirky yet talented Louise and Bob Koke.
Culture of Bali
Bali Interesting Places
History of Bali
Of early traders and olden kingdoms Bali was busy with trade from as early as 200 BC. The prasasti, or... Mighty Majapahit and Golden Bali 1343 AD, is an important date in Bali's history. It was then that ... |