The Beauty of Balinese Women

Some men holiday in Bali hoping to fall in love with a Balinese woman.

A number of western men travel to Bali with the sole intention of meeting a Balinese lady and falling in love. This is understandable. Balinese women can be extremely attractive and some would consider them to be the most beautiful in Indonesia. But Indonesia consists of 17,508 islands 33 provinces and a population of over 238 million people. So why do western men find Balinese women so attractive?

Balinese Beauty

Balinese women tend to have a rounder, softer face than their Javanese counterparts. They are also inclined to have a more voluptuous figure. Perhaps it is due to their deep spirituality but Balinese women also seem to radiate a peaceful and content quality. A Balinese lady in full ceremonial dress can be a vision to behold.

Attentiveness

Many Balinese women seek the more traditional female role of carer in a relationship. And they are extremely thoughtful and attentive to any man that they love. But a Balinese woman who adopts this role will also expect her partner to assume the same traditional male role of provider and protector.

Education

Although poor in some areas Bali is one of the richest provinces of Indonesia. This wealth ensures that younger Balinese women receive an adequate education and that many experience a contemporary lifestyle.  Although Balinese women are deeply rooted in their traditions and spirituality they manage to balance this with the modernity of most western women.

Friendliness

The Balinese are considered by most people as an extremely friendly race of people. They are in fact renowned worldwide for their approachability and kind nature. Most Balinese women are very affable, carefree and welcoming of friendship.

Humour

Balinese women are always ready with a smile and laughter. In fact, most Balinese women spend most of their time laughing or attempting humour. This humour sometimes has a cultural difference, but it can be easily understood or just marvelled at.

Marriage

Balinese women have a high regard for the values of traditional marriage. They are taught that they should follow their man. This does mean that they should follow his rules blindly. It means that they should allow for their husband’s opinions and then act according to their merit.

The majority of these observations could be considered generalisations. And perhaps it is wrong to group people into simple explanations. Please understand that these thoughts are little more than an attempt to explain the attractiveness of Balinese women.

©Malcolm Scott