SELAMAT HARI RAYA NYEPI 2017
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Firstly, shout out to
@embarafilms for the awesome trailer for their upcoming film
Nyepi Balinese "Day of Silence"
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Nyepi, also known as 'Balinese Day of Silence,' falls on Tuesday, March 28 this year. That's in two days, folks. Please be aware.
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This holiday, which is completely unique to Bali, is known to many simply as the day Bali shuts down. While the streets will be empty and even the airport suspends all flights, Nyepi is a day full of holy prayer and self-reflection for most Balinese people.
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In the days preceding Nyepi, the streets of Bali will be full of festive ceremonies and parades such as the Melasti Ceremony (March 25th) and the Ogoh-Ogoh Parades (March 27th). However, the rule of the island on Nyepi day (Tuesday, March 28th) is that you should not be outside of your house or hotel, you should not use electricity, and you should refrain from doing any activities that may disturb someone who might be meditating.
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Basically, if you are a tourist, you need to respect these practices. Even if you are not a practicing Hindu, you should use this time for self-reflection. Turn off your phone. Forget about Instagram. Forget about the television and music for just one day. You never know what you might learn about yourself.
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