be ready for nyepi 2017 !

Nyepi - Unique in this World

Contrary to several other cultures all around the world who celebrate the New Year with dynamic and sparkling festivities, the crowning point of the Balinese New Year 6 day celebration is a day dedicated to complete silence.
On the 3rd day the entire Island comes to a standstill, with no scheduled incoming or outgoing flights from Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar (DPS). 

This day is called Nyepi, meaning “to keep silent” and falls on the day after the dark moon of the spring equinox when the day and night are of approximately equal duration. 
Hotels are asked to cover their windows, all shops are closed, all! No light or candle will be lit in any Balinese home, no cars on the road, no motorbikes, no people. It's indeed a special experience, not only for the Balinese but also for all the visitors and tourists that are on Bali during Nyepi Day.

Nyepi Dates in 2017 - Balinese New Year

Sa, 25th Mar - Melasti | Nyepi festivities start, Sacred temple objects are being carried to the sea for blessing and purification
Mo, 27th Mar - Nyepi Eve | Ogoh Ogoh Parades all over the island starting late afternoon, till late at night. 
Tue, 28th Mar - Nyepi Day - Day of Silence - complete 24h shutdown of the island beginning 6 am, including airport! 
Wed, 29th Mar - 6.am life goes back to (almost) normal, temple ceremonies and celebrations everywhere. Meditation and reflection.