The Ancient Art of Balinese Salt Production: A Tradition Preserved (Video)

The island of Bali in Indonesia is a land of enchanting beauty and cultural traditions that date back centuries. One such tradition is the art of producing Balinese palung salt, one of the rarest and most prized salts in the world. Harvested from the seawater along Bali's scenic beaches, this salt is made using an ancient method that has been passed down through generations of coastal farmers in Kusamba village. What makes Balinese salt unique is the use of coconut tree trunks in the evaporation process, which imparts a distinct flavor and mineral content to the salt.

Top image: Ancient traditional salt production in Bali, Indonesia. Source: lenaivanova2311 / Adobe Stock.

By Robbie Mitchell