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

<p>In this episode of the podcast, we&apos;re looking at Nyepi through the Navicula song, <em>Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti, </em>or as everything gets faster and faster Bali dares to stop.­­</p><p>Released in 2016 it&apos;s the band&apos;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&apos;s bravery to continue celebrating its traditions in the face of globalization and to slip into stillness amidst so much noise.</p><p>But Nyepi isn&apos;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&apos;s widely acknowledged plastic waste crisis.</p><p>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&apos;s plastic waste crisis. </p><p>We also have two bonus episodes, featuring the full conversations with Tiza Mafira and Dr Wayan Jarrah Sastrawan available at soundtrackofresistance.net</p><p><b>Writing and Production: </b>Ewa Wojkowska &amp; Julia Winterflood</p><p><b>Production and sound design: </b>Gede Robi</p><p><b>Co-production: </b>Vanessa Harsamto, Sergina Loncle, Andre Dananjaya</p><p><b>Mixing and Mastering:</b> Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta Sedana</p><p><b>All Music: </b>Navicula</p><p><b>Podcast Artwork: </b>Krishna Adipurba</p><p><b>Web design: </b>Jay Sims, Vanessa Harsamto, Fleava, Major Tom</p><p><b>Photography:  </b>Penny Lane</p><p><b>Show notes, source and bonus material:</b></p><p><a href='https://naviculamusic.com/en/podcast/mafia-hukum/'>https://naviculamusic.com/en/podcast/bali