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

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 ...

The public holiday is held on Saturday, March 29 in honour of the Balinese New Year where the entire island comes to a complete standstill for 24 hours. There are no lights, music or with no ...

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People on the Indonesian island of Bali celebrated New Year's Eve on the Hindu calendar with a parade of giant monster effigies.

Nyepi is a ‘Day of Silence’ commemorated every Isakawarsa, or Balinese New Year. Those who take part in the festival are expected to spend 24 hours fasting, meditating and refraining from ...