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In this Indonesian village, everyone knows sign language

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Ayu Purwaningsih | Isye Naisila in Bali
May 22, 2023

A tiny fraction of inhabitants in Bengkala, Bali are deaf and mute. But they don't feel uncomfortable or discriminated against in their village.

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