Bali 's popularity among locals grew with 1970s release of ` ` Morning of the Earth '' documentary . Pro surfer Rizal Tandjung was one of the first locals to defy cultural norms and take up the sport . Jason Childs , a surf photographer based in Bali , has seen the evolution of surfing culture here . Sports journalist Jason Childs said Indonesian ##s need to take things to the next level if they want to top the podium .
Bali 's popularity among locals grew with 1970s release of ` ` Morning of the Earth '' documentary . Pro surfer Rizal Tandjung was one of the first locals to defy cultural norms and take up the sport . Sports journalist Jason Childs said Indonesian ##s need to take things to the next level if they want to top the podium .