According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are permitted.

This year’s Balinese new year, Nyepi, falls on March 29. Called the Day of Silence, Nyepi is Bali’s most sacred religious festival. Nyepi also provides visitors to Bali with the opportunity for a ...

Bali, Indonesia is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The streets tingle with the whizz of motorbikes and the happy buzz of music pouring out of local cafes. But one day a year, ...

Imagine a celebration where, for 24 hours, no one does anything – and if they do, they’re likely to be fined. Residents (and tourists) are forbidden from leaving their homes (and hotels). No one sings ...

Photo taken on March 15, 2021 shows a man standing in the starry night during the Nyepi Day, or the Day of Silence, at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi marks the New Year day of the Balinese Saka ...

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CANTIKA.COM, Jakarta - Several public facilities in Bali will be closed during the celebration of Nyepi, the Saka New Year 1948. One of them is the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, which will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bali, Indonesia is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The streets tingle with the whizz of motorbikes and the ...