In Reply to: bali quiet? posted by nik7 on Wednesday, 2. March 2005 at 17:29 Bali Time:
Galungan is the most important holiday in Bali. It represents the victory of Dharma (virtue) over Adharma (evil). A symbol of the holiday is a "penjor," which is a long bamboo pole elaborately decorated with woven coconut leaves, fruit, flowers and cakes. The penjor is placed on the right side of every house entrance, making for a very festive, colorful scene in all the villages. The Balinese dress in their very best clothes and jewels on Galungan. 09/10/11 March many go home to their village at this time.
Nyepi Day is the Balinese New Year in the Caka calendar. Held at the spring equinox, it is observed as a day of complete silence. On this day there is no transportation, no fires may be lit, no work is done and no one should be seen on the roads. Silence is important so that the spirits, which were aroused the night before, will think that Bali is empty and will, therefore, leave the island.
Shops etc will probably close around lunchtime Nyepi eve, if they open at all that day.You have to stay in the Hotel grounds till 6am Sat 12th. Definitely, no exceptions. Keep lights dimmed and noise down.If the Hotel doesn't have restaurant, organise some bring in meals the day before.
Might be an idea to take a tourch & organise to hire a DVD early in the week
Might be an idea to take a tourch & organise to hire a DVD early in the week