“It applies for a lifetime, until the person concerned can no longer carry out their duties,” said Gede Kamajaya, a lecturer ...

Indonesia's Bali, voted as Asia's most beautiful island, has reopened immigration services after a week-long closure for ...

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

A Balinese traditional guard patrols on a road on Nyepi Day, or the Day of Silence, in Bali, Indonesia, March 29, 2025.

The Surat Edaran Nyepi 2025 is an official document released by relevant authorities to regulate the observance of Hari Raya Nyepi, which takes place on March 29, 2025. This document aims to ensure ...

5. Disregarding Local Customs (Especially During Nyepi) Bali’s cultural traditions run deep. One of the most important holidays here is Nyepi, the Day of Silence. Imagine an entire island ...

Rahina: means 'day.' Consequently, 'rahajeng nyanggra rahina nyepi' translates to 'Happy New Year Nyepi' or 'Congratulations on welcoming the Day of Nyepi.' This greeting signals the commencement of a ...

Officials have warned that there could be "legal consequences" for "naughty" tourists, and have issued a set of dos and ...

Tourists were not permitted to leave their accommodation or even turn on a light last Saturday in Bali as the entire island came to a "standstill" for Nyepi Day — a Hindu cleansing celebration ...

"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 ...

A Balinese traditional guard patrols on a cross-sea bridge on Nyepi Day, or the Day of Silence, in Bali, Indonesia, March 29, 2025. (Photo by Dicky Bisinglasi/Xinhua) ...