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] .

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 16, 2025 · Today, the fascinating Ogoh-Ogoh and the parades have become a cultural hallmark of Bali, blending devotion with creativity and community spirit. If you’re lucky enough to Bali in Bali during Nyepi, I highly recommend finding out where the …

Mar 27, 2025 · In the Panjer neighborhood of Denpasar, the ogoh-ogoh parade takes center stage along Jalan Tukad Barito Barat, in front of Clandys. The parade starts at 19.30 WITA, featuring some of the best ogoh-ogoh creations in Denpasar, with several entries ranking among the city’s top 16 for 2025.

Mar 26, 2025 · The Ogoh-Ogoh parade takes place the night before Nyepi, this year on the 28th March, and is an annual extravaganza full of celebration. Every year, in the lead up to Nyepi, the Balinese youth come together to create artistic and colourful demons known as Ogoh-Ogoh.

Dec 18, 2024 · Imagine standing in a crowd buzzing with excitement, surrounded by locals and tourists, all craning their necks to catch a glimpse of towering demon statues parading through the streets. This is Bali’s Ogoh-Ogoh parade, a massive celebration the night before Nyepi, Bali’s famous Day of Silence.

Mar 5, 2025 · Experience the Ogoh-Ogoh parade before Nyepi in Bali. Discover the best spots to witness this vibrant Balinese culture tradition before Silent Day.

Jan 16, 2025 · Ogoh-Ogoh are giant papier–mâché floats created by local banjars to be paraded on the shoulders of young men through the streets of the Island of Bali in Mardi Gras fashion on the night before New Year’s Day – the day of absolute silence “Nyepi.”

Mar 10, 2023 · Ogoh-ogoh merupakan karya seni berupa patung besar yang terbuat dari bambu dan material lainnya. Ogoh-ogoh divisualisasikan bertubuh besar, kuku panjang, dan berwajah seram. Ogoh-ogoh umumnya berwujud sosok buta kala atau raksasa yang diarak keliling desa saat malam pengerupukan yang bertepatan pula pada tilem kesanga.

Mar 30, 2025 · Pawai ogoh-ogoh yang digelar sangat meriah, selalu dinantikan setiap tahunnya, tidak hanya oleh umat Hindu di Bali, tetapi juga oleh wisatawan. Ogoh-ogoh sebenarnya tidak berkaitan langsung dengan upacara hari raya Nyepi. Lantas, bagaimana sejarah ogoh-ogoh di Bali? Simak penjelasannya berikut ini.