The Story Of Mrs. Oka, The Owner Of A Stall On Pandawa Beach, Who Is Kind To Canadian Caucasians In Bali

Mrs. Oka helps Caucasians who are actually pretending to have leg pain/PHOTO: Screenshot of viral social media

BADUNG - Wayan Terna (48) did not expect his wife Ni Wayan Resmini (46) or Mrs. Oka to go viral on social media for helping foreign tourists who visited his stall on Pandawa Beach, Kutuh, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali.

Wayan Terna told about Caucasians who came to his shop until it went viral. Caucasians from Canada came to his stall on Saturday, August 6 afternoon. At that time, the Caucasians, together with a female colleague, came to Mrs. Oka, claiming that they had pain in his legs.

"At that time I was cooking and Mother (wife) was handling the guest. He said his leg hurt, he was helped and said he didn't have money and was given a drink, then she gave it to him. Because he said he had an ankle accident", said Terna, when contacted, Tuesday, August 9th.

Terna also admitted that he did not know that his wife was recorded by a Caucasian friend so it went viral. "I don't know either, and we don't pay attention because there are two guests (the female who are recording). We don't pay attention to her, I think it's just ordinary photos", he said.

After his wife helped the Caucasians, he gave IDR 5 million. Mrs. Oka was surprised.

"Mrs. Oka was shocked and touched because Mrs. Oka helped him selflessly", he said.

The husband and wife are grateful for this sustenance. The money given by Canadian Caucasians is used for selling capital in his stall.

"Incidentally, the guests are quiet during COVID-19, so they can make sales needs. Because during COVID-19 it's quiet. I sell food and drinks", he said.

Wayan and Mrs. Oka have opened a shop on Pandawa Beach for 12 years. The name of the shop is taken from his first child named Oka.

"It's been 12 years before there was the name Pandawa, I've been selling small things. The point is if you help people, don't be selfish. If you're in trouble, we basically help", he said.

The head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Ida Bagus Pemayun, appreciated what Mrs. Oka had done. According to him, this is the real characteristic of Balinese people.

"Indeed, this woman shows the characteristics of Balinese society in general, and this provides motivation for the community to return to this characteristic identity", said Pemayun, when contacted, Tuesday, August 9.

"Moreover, almost 56 percent of Bali depends on tourism, so these characters are in hospitality, especially for tourism", he added.

His party will also give an award because what Mrs. Oka has done should be appreciated because it provides positive things for tourism on the Island of the Gods.

"I still see this first, because this is an event that is truly appreciated. I myself appreciate this mother. Things like this can provide value for Bali which incidentally depends on tourism", he said.