Nyepi is the perfect time to disconnect from the chaos of daily life, recharge, relax, finally start reading a book, meditate, spend quality time with loved ones, or enjoy yourself. If the weather is…
The end of March and the beginning of April 2025 in Bali is set to be a “hot season” in terms of travel and tourism. This year, the Balinese Nyepi holiday (March 29) nearly coincides with the Muslim h…
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology has confirmed that all telecommunications services, including internet and television, will be suspended for 24 hours on the Day of Nye
During Nyepi celebrations, Pecalang (local security officers) found two foreigners camping on Purnama beach in Sukawati (Gianyar).
The rule-breakers turned out to be a couple from Poland. When asked by the Pecalang to return to their hotel, the foreigners replied that they were budget travelers and had nowhere to stay, running ou…
In 2025, the Balinese New Year — Nyepi (also spelled Nyepi or Nyiepi) — will be celebrated on March 29. On this day, it is forbidden to turn on lights, go outside, or make noise. The Pengrupukan Parad…
The Fire Battle or the Fire Ceremony Ter Teran in Karangasem takes place once every two years, and it’s not at all what you would ever expect to see.
In Bali, I’ve long been accustomed to offerings in woven baskets, noisy ceremonies, statues of gods and demons, drum dances, but here at the ceremony, I stood with my mouth open and couldn’t utter a w…
The management company PT Jasamarga Bali Tol has announced that the Bali Mandara Toll Road will be temporarily closed for 32 hours in observance of Nyepi (Day of Silence) on March 29, 2025. This is a…
Right after Nyepi, the Day of Silence, another fascinating ritual takes place in Bali — Mebuug-buugan. This is an ancient Balinese ritual that dates back to the island’s pre-Hindu era. It is believed…
Since the early 1980s, a traditional procession of mythical creatures has been held in Denpasar. On the day before Nyepi, each village displays its most terrifying demon figure in this Ngerupuk parade…
