The sight of Balinese religious guards, gathered from all over the island in the capital of Bali, could intimidate anyone. 13,000 men in traditional uniforms raised their hands in determination, deman…
The main council of municipal organizations (MUDP) of Bali island has announced that they have formulated and documented the key principles for the traditional guards, pecalang (brave individuals in b…
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…
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…
On Sunday morning, July 27, on Wana Segara Street in Kuta, a citizen of Azerbaijan with the initials T.F.O. asked a money changer for 190 million rupiah in cash and, as soon as he received the mo…
On May 11 and 12, the main road to Uluwatu — Jalan Raya Uluwatu — will be completely closed. The reason is a large-scale Balinese religious ceremony expected to gather tens of thousands of participant…
For a new operation against those who violate the rules of staying on the paradise island, immigration officers chose the rather cute name 'Bali Becik', which translates to 'Good Bali'. Over three day…
The issue of illegal parking in Ubud continues to escalate. The narrow streets of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas are already overloaded with vehicles, and cars parked along the roadsides onl…
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…
New Year in Bali, Nyepi, Day of Silence
When Silence Day arrives, many get the wild idea: what if you ignore all the rules and go for a walk? After all, you’d love to see the completely deserted streets which are usually packed with people…