Unique Cotton Batik Painting of Rice Farmers at Harvest Time, "Ancient Tradition"

Water buffalo graze while neighbors work at harvesting the abundant crop of rice. Gusti Made Sujana shares the spirit of togetherness, or otong royong. This system of communal aid is characteristic of the traditional Indonesian society. The only reward expected by participants is the satisfaction of having helped their neighbors to have a better life. All tasks become easier when shared by more than one and this belief in reciprocated obligations is an integral part of daily life in Bali.