Made by Kodak in the 1920s or early 1930s, “An East Indian Island” looks at the land and people of Bali, Indonesia. At 2:13 rocks are harvested for use as a roadbed from the seashore. All of the work is done by hand and at 2:35, transported atop women’s heads. At 2:54 ox carts move along the gravel road. At 3:00 rice cultivation is seen and a series of paddocks. Water buffalo are the primary beast of burden here (3:50). The harvest is seen at 4:50. At 6:09, typical housing is seen with the buildings constructed of native materials. At 6:22 a human powered lathe is used. Roof and thatch construction is seen at 6:45. At 7:17 pottery making is shown. At 8:40 weaving techniques. A large marketplace is shown at 8:54 with livestock and ducks being actively traded. At 9:50 dinner is served at a local restaurant to a group of wealthy land owners. A wedding ceremony is shown at 12:12 including dancing and entertainment. At 12:45 a traditional dragon play is shown. Finally at 14:00 traditional funeral rites are shown.

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.

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