Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, …
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It is the beginning of one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Bali. On Thursday, the island will fall silent to observe Nyepi, the holy day of silence, and on Saturday, the whole of Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr. For tourists in Bali this week, this is an opportunity to experience …
Bali is one of the most culturally generous travel destinations in the world. Not only do tourists get the opportunity to observe and learn about cultural ceremonies and festivals, but in many cases are actively invited to take part. Here at The Bali Sun, we love geeking out on Balinese culture. There is so much to …
The countdown is on to one of the most exciting ceremonies in Bali. The Ogoh-Ogoh Parades are easily the most exhilarating and fascinating of all of Bali’s rituals, and they are ones that tourists are welcome to come and observe, photograph, and revel in. Here at The Bali Sun, we love sharing Balinese culture with …
On the 19th March 2026, Bali will fall silent and still for the most important day of the year. For tourists, it is truly an honour to be in Bali on Nyepi Day and during this festival period. Tourists must be aware that for the next week, ceremonies and Nyepi-related changes take precedence. From early …
This year, Bali will observe Nyepi Day on the 19th March 2026. As the island will fall silent for 24 hours on the most sacred day of the year, tourists must be aware that travel and access to attractions will be affected during the festival period. Tourists traveling to Bali over Nyepi must be prepared …
The most sacred day in the Balinese calendar is about to take place. Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese Day of Silence will take place on the 19th March 2026. This year Nyepi Day will be observed a few days before Eid al-Fitr, which typically sees the movement of millions of people all across …
Nyepi, or the Balinese Holy Day of Silence, will be observed on the 19th March. It is the most spiritually significant day of the year for Balinese Hindus, and it is truly an honour to be on the island during this auspicious time. On Nyepi Day, the whole island falls silent, the use of electricity …
It is one of the most wonderful times of the year to be in Indonesia. As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. …
Thursday, 19th February marked the official start of Ramadan in Indonesia. While in other parts of the world the Islamic holy month of fasting started on the 18th, the start of Ramadan on the 19th in Indonesia means that this year, Eid al-Fitr and the Bali Holy Day of Silence, Nyepi, will not fall on …
This is a big week for religious and cultural festivals. For the world’s Hindus this week has seen the honouring of Mahashivarati, for China and the Chinese diaspora, the 17th February marks the Lunar New Year, and for the world’s muslims the annual month of fasting, Ramadan, starts on the 19th February and will be …
Tourism villages have to be one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Bali. First-time tourists visiting the island always have temples and beaches on their bucket lists, and rightly so, but here at The Bali Sun, you’ll find us always singing the praises of the island’s tourism villages. Perhaps the most famous tourism village …