In Reply to: Nyepi posted by GaryD on Saturday, 25. December 2010 at 06:35 Bali Time:
I have never seen the Brahma burning straw around hotels, But the whole island does disappear of the face of the Earth when viewed from sateleite, no plane are allowed in, out or even to fly over Bali air space.
Hindu Day of Silence or the Hindu New Year in the Balinese Saka calendar. The largest celebrations are held in Bali as well as in Balinese Hindu communities around Indonesia. On New Year's Eve the villages are cleaned, food is cooked for two days and in the evening as much noise is made as possible to scare away the devils. On the following day, Hindus do not leave their homes, cook or engage in any activity. Streets are deserted, and tourists are not allowed to leave hotel complexes.
If you want real info trythis web site:
http://www.expat.or.id/info/celebratingnyepi.html