Why Bali is in an uproar over a run club
Indonesian authorities have barred two Dutch nationals from re-entering the country following a controversy involving a 'silent disco' running club in Bali. The event faced accusations of discriminating against locals and violating immigration regulations.
Why it matters
The case reflects rising tensions in Bali regarding the behavior of foreign tourists and the enforcement of local immigration and cultural norms.
Indonesia has barred two Dutch nationals from reentering the country over their involvement in Entourage Bali and its silent disco running event. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images A Bali running club has become the latest flash point in a debate over foreigners on the popular holiday island. Entourage Bali came under fire after social media posts said it had rejected local applicants while accepting foreigners. Days later, Indonesia barred two Dutch nationals over their involvement with the running club. It started with a rejected running club application. Within days, a dispute over whether a Bali running club had discriminated against Indonesians drew the attention of immigration authorities and sparked a broader debate about the role of foreigners on the island . On July 24, Indonesian immigration officials announced they had barred two Dutch nationals from re-entering the country over their involvement with Entourage Bali's silent disco running event.
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