The evening before Nyepi in Bali is always one of the most spectacular sights on the island. Once it gets dark, the main parade of the year begins — Pengrupukan. This is when the Ogoh-ogoh figures com…
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
The Ogoh-Ogoh Festival is being held at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park from April 1 to May 10, 2025. This event is perfect for fans of Balinese culture as well as those who may have missed t…
The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
The annual Kasanga Festival in Denpasar has officially begun, celebrating the art of crafting traditional Ogoh-Ogoh statues. Out of 264 submitted figures, the judges have selected the top 16, which wi…
Nyepi is a day of silence, reflection, and complete reset. It’s a rare chance to step away from noise, slow down, and experience Bali in a completely different way.
On 19 March, Bali celebrates Nyepi — the day when the island comes to a complete standstill for 24 hours. The streets empty, transport stops, shops and cafés close, and in the evening the lights go ou…
New Year in Bali, Nyepi, Day of Silence
on the eve of the Day of Silence, a day known as Ngembak Geni, on the brink of the new year 1939, parades of Ogoh-Ogoh monster figures, which local youth have been crafting over the past month, will t…