In Reply to: Have never been on Nyepi Day....... posted by Deb M on Thursday, 20. August 2009 at 11:22 Bali Time:
Nyepi is AWESOME. The shops shut early on the day before the actual Nyepi Day, and they have a huge Ogor Ogor parade down Jalan Legian and end at the beach on the other side of the markets. Then on Nyepi Day is the day of silence. Yes, you are restricted to your hotel, but just get in heaps of snackies and refreshments, and everyone has a great time. The silence is actually very soothing - no motorbikes! The hotel will probably provide an evening meal. The day after that is a public holiday as well, and the shops and restaurants are shut again. But everyone goes down to Kuta Beach for a big fair - there are stalls and games, and the local people have a fantastic time - a bit like Show Day. Enjoy the experience and appreciate the culture.