Nyepi, or the "Day of Silence," is one of Bali’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. It marks the Saka New Year ...

Some simple cultural etiquette rules tourists in Bali should follow during Nyepi include dimming the lights or closing curtains if you have lights on, being silent (or at least extremely quiet ...

Our writer experiences the island during its Hindu New Year festival, when everything shuts down and tourists are banned from ...

“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 ...

It is Nyepi - the Day of Silence in Bali. It is where complete silence and serenity reigns over the entire island. Travellers have instead been advised to arrive on March 27. It will be a busy ...

Courtesy FS Jimbaran While I settle into this short Bali trip, most of my fellow travelers are busy trying to flee one of the world’s most famous tropical islands. Nyepi, known as the Day of ...

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 ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued a circular to the Bali Provincial Government to shut down the internet network and cease all broadcasts during Nyepi ...

Bali is keen on protecting its local economy, so leave the hustling to the locals and focus on perfecting your tan instead. Mark your calendars: Nyepi, Bali's sacred day of silence, falls on March 29.

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 ...