FISHERMAN GROW IN HARMONY WITH TOURISM

Fishermen Grow in Harmony with Tourism

Expansive sea and charming white and black sand beaches surround the tiny island Bali.In addition,the coconut palms along the beach enhance and beautify the view.This condition generates a rich treasure for tourism and fishermen.So,discover and explore this gorgeous island and its many splendors that are waiting,just for you…..

This potential is further embellished by some traditional fishing spots where fishermen are based throughout the island.Some Balinese people rely on catching fish at sea for their livelihood while others catch fish as aside job whilst also tending their rice fields or plantation.Uniquely,they still use traditional wooden Jukung outriggers.To move it,fishermen may apply paddle,sail or motor.Non-fishermen also get advantage from this workplace.For instance,when fishermen are coming ashore,these poeple would happily offer assistance.They can help bring along the fish basket and fishnet,drag the jukung ashore and so forth.In short,there are some interesting activities to see through the day.

As a religious community,they have also established a traditional organization for fishermen called Bendega.Like other Balinese traditional organization such as Subak ( irrigation cooperative),these fishermen also have temple of profession or swagina called pura segara or temple of the sea.It’s meant to organize their fellow fishermen and to make their worship easier.Basically they wish to invoke welfare and safety in undertaking their livelihood in the sea.This reflect the concept of balancing the ore et labora or praying and laboring.