Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Caka new year,). It is a Hindu celebration that celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi is a public holiday in Indonesia, it’s a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese.
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Two days before Silent day, Balinese residents flocked to hold the Melasti Ceremony. This ceremony is a ceremony of self-purification to welcome Silent Day for Balinese residents. Melasti ceremony are usually held at the seashore with the aim of purifying oneself from all bad deeds in the past and throwing them into the sea. In addition to offering prayers, the Melasti ceremony also consists of cleansing sacred objects belonging to the temple. These objects are paraded and carried around the village. You can go to Melasti Beach to witness this sacred ceremony of Balinese residents.
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Ogoh-ogoh marches are usually held every day before Silent Day arrives. Ogoh-ogoh are dolls or statues of various forms that symbolize non-negativity, vices and evil that exist in a circle of human life. In this parade, residents will flock to parade the ogoh-ogoh that has been made on the streets. The creativity in making ogoh-ogoh is also held by the residents. The ogoh-ogoh parade was held simultaneously in all regions of Bali, so you can watch it everywhere in Bali.
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The atmosphere in all regions of Bali will feel quiet and deserted. All activities were stopped for one full day. There will be no vehicles, and industrial activities will be suspended. You can imagine, how quiet the atmosphere of Bali during Silent Day. You can use this moment to enjoy the silence, cleanliness of fresh air and see Bali's night sky which is very clean. You can enjoy stars without the help of any tools.
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The Omen-omedan tradition is implemented out by all Hindu people in Bali the day after Nyepi, to welcome the Saka New Year. This omed-omedan tradition involves young people aged between 17 to 30 years old and not married.
The omed-omedan Traditions begins with a joint prayer to ask for salvation. After praying, participants were divided into two groups, male and female. The two groups took positions facing each other on the main village road. After Hindu leader gave the signal, the two groups faced each other. For further information, you can visit our article about omed-omedan traditions https://godestinationvillage.com/blog/7
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