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Why artefact theft is a big problem in Bali | Video

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Artefact theft is a big problem in Bali, a Hindu-majority island where every village has its own temple and every household, its own family shrine.

The Balinese believe some artefacts are sacred and possess the power to protect a community.

So when they are stolen, costly elaborate rituals have to be performed.

Artefact theft is a big problem in Bali, a Hindu-majority island where every village has its own temple and every household, its own family shrine.

The Balinese believe some artefacts are sacred and possess the power to protect a community.

So when they are stolen, costly elaborate rituals have to be performed.

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