LOUD music could be heard from Old Man’s, a nightclub and bar on the edge of Canggu Beach, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. Dozens of foreign tourists enjoyed the night air on Wednesday, January 31. Some were dancing, others chatting casually with drinks on their tables.

This year kicked off with a festive mood at many of Bali’s entertainment venues. Crowds of tourists can be seen in many places, albeit less packed than during the p