This recognition highlights not only the dedication of local residents who founded the project but also Bali’s potential to pioneer a new model of environmentally responsible tourism.

This shift marks a profound evolution in how Bali positions itself, moving beyond the idea of “sustainable” travel into one that actively restores and uplifts the environment and local communities.

Rooted in history, nourished by ceremony, and alive in the present, tembang Bali remains one of the island’s most enduring expressions of identity.