Episode 7: Bali Berani Berhenti (Bali Dares to Stop)

In this episode of the podcast, we're looking at Nyepi through the Navicula song, Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti, or as everything gets faster and faster Bali dares to stop.­­Released in 2016 it's the band's love letter to Nyepi - Bali’s day of silence during which the entire island shuts down for 24 hours. A gentle acoustic folk ballad the song is an ode to the Island's bravery to continue celebrating its traditions in the face of globalization and to slip into stillness amidst so much noise.But Nyepi isn't the only example of Bali’s bravery to go against the status quo. In 2019, the province became the first in Indonesia to pass a regulation, banning the use of certain types of single use items, including plastic bags, styrofoam, and plastic straws, in restaurants, cafes, shops, and markets. This was a significant step in tackling Indonesia's widely acknowledged plastic waste crisis.In this episode we are joined by two experts on Balinese culture - historian, Dr Wayan Jarrah Sastrawan and community activist and event organizer Odeck Ariawan. We’ll also meet environmental activist and lawyer Tiza Mafira to learn about the extent of Indonesia's plastic waste crisis. We also have two bonus episodes, featuring the full conversations with Tiza Mafira and Dr Wayan Jarrah Sastrawan available at soundtrackofresistance.netWriting and Production: Ewa Wojkowska & Julia WinterfloodProduction and sound design: Gede RobiCo-production: Vanessa Harsamto, Sergina Loncle, Andre DananjayaMixing and Mastering: Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta SedanaAll Music: NaviculaPodcast Artwork: Krishna AdipurbaWeb design: Jay Sims, Vanessa Harsamto, Fleava, Major TomPhotography:  Penny LaneShow notes, source and bonus material:https://naviculamusic.com/en/podcast/baliberaniberhenti/This podcast is a labor of love and each episode takes our team hundreds of hours to produce. If you like this podcast and if you are in a position to do so, please consider supporting us via Patreon so that we can continue to tell the story of an incredible band and this complicated country.  Hosted by: Ewa WojkowskaWriting and Production: Ewa Wojkowska, Julia Winterflood, Lakota MoiraProduction and sound design: Gede RobiCo-production: Sergina Loncle, Andre DananjayaMixing and Mastering: Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta SedanaAll Music: NaviculaPodcast Artwork: Krishna AdipurbaWeb design: Jay Sims, Vanessa Harsamto, Fleava, Major TomPhotography:  Penny LaneShow Notes: https://naviculamusic.com/podcast/