Magical Bali
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Supporting the harvest
Communities pull together to make the rice paddies of Bali, such as these near Ubud, among the most productive in Indonesia. (Pete Seaward/LPI)
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Pleasing the spirits
Shrines in the rice fields honour the Balinese goddess of fertility and prosperity. (Pete Seaward/LPI)
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Using dance to welcome
Teacher Ni Luh Mas Sriyati leads her pupils in a dance known as Pendat, on the steps of the Pura Samuan Tiga. (Pete Seaward/LPI)
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Using dance as prayer
Girls from villages around Ubud in Bali prepare to perform dances unique to the island, and that rest at the heart of its cultural identity. (Pete Seaward/LPI)
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Honoring the dead
Sarcophagi are made from bamboo, paper and cloth and decorated with tinsel, mirrors and flowers. (Pete Seaward/LPI)