Short Facts about NYEPI (ONLY in BALI)

Hi, In this video I wanna share about NYEPI DAY in Bali
I think it’s very important for you to know before traveling to Bali, because it’s only happen in Bali.
I believe that we all know most Balinese are Hindus. Based on their Saka Calendar, Nyepi is A New Year for Balinese Hindus. Nyepi is a public holiday in Indonesia but it celebrates only in Bali, known as A Day of Silence.
For Balinese Hindus, there are 4 main rituals on Nyepi Day;
Amati Geni means NO fire
Amati Karya : NO work
Amati Lelangon : NO pleasure
Amati Lelungan means NO traffic
NYEPI or A Day of Silence is a tradition that began in the past where Balinese must do a self-reflection on the behavior they have been doing in the past few years. They also believed that a silence for a whole day could drive away the evil spirits from Bali.
SITUATIONS IN BALI DURING NYEPI DAY
It makes a very unique experience; the whole island is in silence for 24 hours. That means everyone who stay in Bali on Nyepi Day, must respect or follow the Nyepi rituals.
That’s why on that day; all shops are closed, airport is closed (no flights in or flights out) - no traffic at all.
So, we must stay at home. And for you as visitors must stay at the hotels, no activities outside. The other important things we should know; We cannot make any loud of noise, cannot light a big fire or lights - everything’s must be kept in low. Only emergencies are taken into consideration and tolerated.
NYEPI 2019 IN BALI
So, In this year Nyepi will be on 7 March. It will begin at 6 in the morning on 7 March. It will go on until the next 24 hours or finish on the next day at 6 in the morning on 8 March.
A DAY BEFORE NYEPI
One day before Nyepi, known as Pengerupukan Day.
There will be Ogoh-Ogoh parade in all Bali's big streets usually start at 6 in the evening. Ogoh-ogoh is a big statue made from bamboo and paper. It is a representation of evil creatures.
If you want to watch Ogoh-ogoh parade in Denpasar, I’ll suggest you to go to Puputan Square.
A DAY AFTER NYEPI
On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni. All activity is back to normal. There is a unique celebration in Denpasar named Omed-omedan. This is a Kissing festival. It will be held in the street in Sesetan - Denpasar wher the young woman and man in this village, will kiss each other then other villagers will splash water to them.
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[@bhaveshjoshi5028]

Brilliant Brilliant Video - my friends in Bali have been asking me to visit at the Nypi festival. Thank you for this video. Enjoyed it.
Can you Let us know what is the Meaning of Neypi - actual word.
I have a Shaka Calander from Bali - Need to find out how this day is Calculated - any help appreciated.
Please give us more information of the Ogoh-Ogoh parade and kissing festival.
Perhaps we will have a Neypi day at home !!! Followed by the Kissy Festival ;-) (Like you said - Super Exctiting)
Interesting .., Traffic Gives Us No Pleasure - but both words are so similar in Bali Basa.
Well Done - will wait for more videos from you. Matur Suksma ....,

[@SpeakBalinese]

Thank you so much for your support!
Nyepi means Silence. Saka Calendar, let's start with the easy one; The saka calendar is based on the moons cycles. The year is divided in to 12 months consisting of 29 - 30 days each, each month beginning after the new moon. Every 30 months an extra month is added to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year.

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Wonderful video! It's been 5 months since your last video, I hope you'll upload more! Suksma!