For example, many of the young Balinese who turn to the cities for remuneration do so in order to provide the family with extra income to help educate their younger brothers and sisters or to put a son or daughter through university.

Basically, whether they work in the tourist resorts or on the land, the Balinese are humble and often poor, aspecially by Wester standards. In contrast to the avarage standard of living, however, they posses an outlook and generousity of spirit of the most civilised and sophisticated type, which often inspires great admiration in visitors from the modern, bustling metropolises of Westernised society. Most of tourists very quickly warm to the sunny, hospitable nature of the Balinese and regard them with the respect that they deserve.

It is to be hoped that, true to the Balinese inheritance, they will absorb the positive influences of tourism, using the money it brings for the benefit of the community. In keeping with their spirit of reciprocation, the Balinese can offer the tourist a new appraisal of the values of life; an appreciation of the simple best.