In Reply to: Forgive my ignorance posted by balisgreat on Friday, 4. March 2011 at 18:22 Bali Time:
Hari Nyepi is the day of silence in Bali.
The Balinese believe that evil spirits are wandering around on this day. All traffic, including aircraft are forbidden.
Balinese stay inside their homes. Tourists have to stay inside their hotels.