The New Year in Bali is different. The beautiful island in the Java sea, and one of the most popular and vibrant tourist destinations in the world, does not party, or dance, or drink, or light ...

Nyepi, or Balinese New Year, is observed by meditation, fasting and silence. Here’s what travelers visiting on this day can expect.

This ensures that Bali's tourism remains respectful, sustainable and in harmony with our local values.' And being 'in harmony with local values' is what Nyepi is all about, as Aussies in Bali ...

On Nyepi, the entire island shuts down, offering a rare chance to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself.

On March 29, 2025, the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali will cease all airport operations for a full 24 hours in observance of the sacred Hindu celebration of Nyepi. This shutdown will take effect ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Nyepi Day, marking the Saka New Year, is celebrated on Saturday, March 29, 2025. For Hindus, Nyepi is a time for self-reflection and prayer to God for the purification of Bhuana ...

"It applies for a lifetime, until the person concerned can no longer carry out their duties," said Gede Kamajaya, a lecturer at Bali's Udayana University. A day before Nyepi, islanders hold a ...

Tourists were not permitted to leave their accommodation or even turn on a light last Saturday in Bali as the entire island ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta- The Minister of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), Meutya Hafid, said the government has instructed mobile operators to shut down their telecom networks during Bali’s Day of ...

Amanda Syrowatka, owner of the Viceroy Bali, helps manage expectations for hotel guests during Nyepi. She points out that while there is one day of silence, the days leading up to Balinese New ...