Tourists walk on a beach as the government extends restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus disease in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, on Sept 9, 2021.The Indonesian resort island has seen a rash of reports about badly behaved foreigners since it fully reopened to international tourism in March.
“Bali does need tourists. But if they break our norms and rules, we should educate them so they do not go too far. If they’re still stubborn, we should deport them,” said local entrepreneur and activist Niluh Djelantik on Instagram. “Let’s maintain dignity and respect our land of birth together.
“It’s infuriating that punitive action has been taken towards some of the most vulnerable folks right now on the basis of something some white lady complained about regarding her vacation,” Swazey wrote on Twitter. “I really hope this Karen has already left the island.” “I still went to the beach, though, hoping that there would be a tourist who took pity on me and bought my stuff,” she said. “Now I’m worried something like this will happen again, because it will impact all of us.”
“You are welcome to have a good time and enjoy our island. But if you don’t respect us, deportation and consequences are waiting,” she wrote on Instagram. “As people of tradition, we have a big responsibility and cleaning ceremony to be done when our holy places are treated with no respect by you. Do you know what it means? Where is your empathy? Use your brain next time to learn about the country you are visiting.
Can’t have the cake and eat it too! 😅