Ogoh-ogoh (Balinese: ᬳᭀᬕᭀᬄᬳᭀᬕᭀᬄ) is a sculpture art form in Balinese culture that is typically paraded during Pangrupukan, a Hindu Balinese tradition held to welcome Nyepi (the Saka New Year). [1] .

On the night before Nyepi, communities create and parade large, colorful Ogoh-ogoh statues through the streets. The Ogoh-ogoh statues represent demons and negative elements that are believed to threaten the balance of the universe.

Mar 26, 2025 · Arrive early, as this is by far the most popular Ogoh-Ogoh parade, with the largest and most terrifying Ogoh-Ogoh statues on display alongside high-spirited performances. It’s no surprise that Bali’s cultural and artistic heart puts on an …

The Ogoh-Ogoh statues, mounted onto platforms, are carried through the streets by teams of men from the local village, known as sekaa teruna. The parade is loud—there’s a constant hum of gongs, drums, and firecrackers, creating a kind of controlled madness that feels infectious.

5 days ago · The attraction hosted its own Ogoh-Ogoh Parades as cultural performances over the last week, and now the Ogoh-Ogoh will remain on show for all to enjoy. There are 13 statues on display, all of which have been made by the young men and women who were born and raised in the communities neighboring the park.

Mar 5, 2025 · Before Bali falls silent on Nyepi, the island erupts in a dazzling spectacle—the Ogoh-Ogoh parade! Experience giant statues, gamelan music, and an unforgettable cultural night. Find out here!

At its core, Ogoh-Ogoh are large, often terrifying sculptures made from bamboo, paper, and other materials, designed to represent negative energies, demons, or mythical figures. Their creation is an essential part of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence.

Mar 3, 2025 · Ogoh Ogoh is a captivating and colorful tradition in Bali, Indonesia, where large, intricately designed effigies are created and set on fire. Made primarily from bamboo and paper, these statues represent evil spirits or negative energies.

Ogoh-Ogoh are enormous statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve prior to Nyepi day in Bali, Indonesia. Ogoh-ogoh normally have the form of a mythological being, mostly demons.

Mar 15, 2023 · Ogoh Ogoh is a traditional Balinese statue, typically made of bamboo and paper mache, which represents evil spirits. The Ogoh Ogoh statue is constructed to be frightening and is usually a towering structure of around 4-5 meters tall.