Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. Festivals, ceremonies, dances and other activities take place almost continuously on Bali and they're fun to watch. In Bali, everyday is a festival. It's the great strength of Bali's culture that makes the island so interesting and also ensures that it will stay that way.