Silent Day in Bali, A Balinese Way to Celebrate New Years in Paradise

Hari Raya Nyepi or Nyepi Day is a very unique tradition in Bali. Nyepi means deserted. Balinese New Year is also called the Saka New Year based on the lunar calendar. Nyepi Day is the Balinese New Year celebrations, which is unique and only in Bali. The Balinese do reflection to improve their lives. Bali quiet atmosphere, without the noise of motor vehicles, without lights and electricity, then Bali was deserted and save energy during the day.

Deserted road on Nyepi in Bali. Image: mydestination.com

Bali, a small island located between Java and Lombok Island, famous for its unique traditions and culture. There is one of the unique traditions that are when the Balinese Hindu Balinese celebrate the Balinese New Year, Nyepi Day or Hari Raya Nyepi. 

This tradition has been going on for hundreds of years, only in Bali. In 2014, this unique tradition, Nyepi Day, will fall on March 9, 2016 starting from 06:00 AM till 06:00 AM on March 22, 2015. To honor this moment of silent, as a tourist you would have to stay in the hotel, and you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere. If you want to feel the atmosphere of this desolate new year, for example, you are brooding about your life for the future, meditation or yoga. You can choose a hotel or villa that provides yoga classes or yoga exercises. You will get a quieter life after enjoying the atmosphere of Nyepi Day in Bali, at this island of paradise.

In this Saka New Year, every year once the Hindus in Bali will halt all activities. Residents of Bali for one day cease all their activities, deserted highways, airports, seaports and transportation services are also not active. All of the businesses, schools and government activities also stopped on this holy day. You only hear the sound of your heart, the birds singing, the sky is blue and the peace of the universe.

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