In another example of tourists going wild in Bali, a woman has reportedly been arrested after photos showing her naked by a sacred tree on the Indonesian holiday island were posted online.
Media outlet Coconuts Bali reports that a local activist shared the photos which has led to the woman being apprehended by immigration officers.
The post from Ni Luh Djelantik on Instagram showed the unidentified woman by the sacred Kayu Putih tree, also known as the Bayan Ancient Tree.
“Do you think you’ll look cool taking naked picture on our holy trees? Go back to your country if you can’t respect our tradition and culture,” wrote Djelantik.
Denpasar Immigration Head Tedy Riyandi told Coconuts Bali that the woman has been found.
She is not the first case of a misbehaving tourist on the island.
Last year another woman was caught in similar naked photos at the tree and was deported.
Just last month a Russian tourist was deported and banned from re-entering Bali for six months after he posted an image of himself with his trousers down while at the top of a sacred volcano. Identified only as Yuri, the picture on Mount Agung has seen him blacklisted from the Indonesian tourist island.
Last year, a wellness guru and actor from Canada had to make a tearful apology after a video of his naked haka on top of a sacred mountain fell foul of authorities.
Jeffrey Craigen sparked outrage following footage of his performance on Mount Batur, a volcano that is considered holy by many Balinese.
In 2019, a Czech couple were accused of disrespect after they were filmed bathing in holy water at a Hindu temple, while another video that year showed at least five Australian men running naked through the streets, insulting locals, vomiting and urinating in public.
Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow Africa Update Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don't miss a headline – join now!