Badung Regency Commits to Preserving Culture and Spirituality That Sustain Tourism

Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa announced on Monday in Mangupura that the regency government is committed to preserving the traditions, customs, and culture that form the foundation of local identity and support tourism-driven economic growth.

The regent noted that Badung's economic structure is heavily dependent on tourism, a sector highly vulnerable to external factors ranging from natural disasters to disruptions in global tourist mobility, making the preservation of spiritual and cultural elements especially critical. "Balinese culture and spirituality are not merely ancestral heritage, but social capital that sustains the continuity of tourism," he said.

As part of this commitment, the regency is supporting physical development of places of worship, including Hindu temples (pura). Officials said they are currently focused on renovating public facilities at several Kahyangan Jagat temples, stating that "the economy cannot grow without infrastructure support."

Beyond temple construction, the Badung government is also advancing improvements to transportation arrangements, pedestrian pathways, and parking areas in tourism zones. These infrastructure upgrades are expected to improve accessibility, enhance visitor comfort, and extend the average length of stay. "The longer tourists vacation in Bali, the greater the multiplier effect directly received by local businesses and communities," the regent concluded.