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Traffic as a Mirror: Decoding the Culture through the Approach in Traffic

Saygin Celen
5 min readNov 20, 2024

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When it comes to traffic, Bali—and much of Asia—presents a reality vastly different from the structured, often ego-driven roadways of the U.S. and Europe.

In Bali, traffic is a unique, harmonious chaos. There are no unnecessary arguments, no heated honking wars, and no one pulling aggressive stunts to gain an extra second on the road.

Instead, driving feels like a communal dance, where every participant moves with a shared goal: getting from point A to point B, together, without stress.

It’s a lesson in collective effort, fluidity, and mutual respect, reflecting the island’s deeply rooted cultural ethos.

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Saygin Celen
Saygin Celen

Written by Saygin Celen

Into innovation | design | engineering. Sociable traveller. Check out the link to see how I can be helpful: lnk.bio/Sai_Awaynear or email: saygin@awaynear.com

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