Unique Cotton Batik Painting, "Life in Bali"

Neighbors work together during the rice harvest in this elegant batik painting. Gusti Made Sujana shares the spirit of togetherness, or otong royong. This system of communal aid is characteristic of this traditional Indonesian society. The only reward expected by participants is the satisfaction of having helped their neighbors to have a better life. All tasks become easier when shared by more than one and this belief in reciprocated obligations is an integral part of daily life to the Balinese.