According to Hinduism, monkeys embody the positive and negative forces, and this dual nature brings the Balinese to protectand venerate them. The Sacred Monkey Forest (Monkey Forest), in the village of Padangtegal, has the institutional aim to protect these animals and the nature that hosts them, but allowing man to experience the relationship with nature and animals.

The Monkey Forest is indeed a sacred place, where there are magnificent temples: the monkeys are the keepers of the temple, and protect it from evil spirits.

A visit to the Monkey Forest is a must in Bali, because is the most direct evidence demonstrating the harmonic coexistence of man and nature. These places are full of culture and are an integral part of local life.

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