Bali’s culture is one of the island’s main attractions – but tourists can unwittingly offend local Balinese by violating tenets of this culture without ever intending to. If you’re planning to mingle with the locals – and if you’re planning to visit one of Bali’s temples, this is definitely going to happen – follow the dos and don’t’s in this article to make sure you promote smooth interpersonal relationships wherever you go in Bali.
Best Bali Etiquette Tip: Dress modestly before entering a temple in Bali. Temple guests are expected to wear shirts that cover shoulders and part of the upper arms. The waist and legs should be covered by a temple scarf (known as a selendang)and a sarong (known locally as kain kamben) respectively.
