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Monday, March 11th is Nyepi Day in Bali.
The Day of Holy Silence officially begins March 12 at 6 a.m. and ends at 6 a.m.
Nyepi Day is one of the most spiritually important days of the year, and many tourists enjoy the tranquility of the day.
Nyepi Day lasts 24 hours and starts at 6am, but restrictions, closures and festival-related rules will come into effect around midday on March 10th.
Bali authorities call on people of all faiths and nationalities to respect and abide by the rules and restrictions on the day, as the structure of the festival is enshrined in Bali’s state law.
You are not allowed to travel or leave your home or accommodation on Nyepi day in Bali. The use of light and sound must be kept to a minimum. People celebrating the holy day are prohibited from using lights, electricity and communications for 24 hours.
With this in mind, Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will be closed, roads will be closed and electricity and internet connectivity will be completely cut off in some areas of the province.
Tourists should be prepared for power outages and no internet access on Nyepi Day. It is also respected to limit or avoid the use of electricity and internet as much as possible during the Holy Days, although the power may remain on in some places and the internet may still be available in some places. .
The joint appeal was announced by the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bali Province and endorsed by the Bali Regional Police Chief, the Acting Governor of Bali, and the Commander of Korem 163/WSA.
This 10-point public appeal outlines the key restrictions and rules that must be adhered to. The translation is:
“Transportation service providers (land, sea and air) are not permitted to operate from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 (WITA) to 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 on Nyepi Holy Day. ”
It has already been confirmed that the Mandala Toll Road will be closed from 11pm on March 10th to 7am on March 12th.
The memorandum further states that “Radio and television broadcasting organizations may not broadcast during the holy day of Nyepi from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 (WITA) until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. It’s not allowed,” he continued.
Perhaps the most important point for tourists is internet access on Nyepi day.
The call states: “Cellular service providers to turn off cellular data and all television service providers to turn off their mobile data from 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 (WITA) to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (WITA) “We are obligated not to distribute broadcasts until then.”
However, some broadband providers may still be operational, but this is of course dependent on electricity, and some areas, such as Nusa Penida, may have their power cut off.
Tourists, digital nomads, expatriates, or anyone who needs internet access between 6 a.m. on March 11th and 6 a.m. on March 12, especially due to basement data, You should have a contingency plan in place in case internet access is completely cut off in your area. It cannot be used as a backup hotspot.
We encourage you to completely clear your schedule as much as possible and enjoy the opportunity to experience true peace and quiet.
For those who need to get online, I recommend taking a short trip to the Gili Islands or Lombok this weekend.
As this year’s Nyepi Day coincides with the beginning of Ramadan in 1445, the public call for Muslims must perform Tarawih prayers on foot or at home in the nearest prayer hall, without the use of loudspeakers and with limited lighting. It also stipulates that the
The complaint concludes: “Some people are holding prayers in their respective homes. The Traditional Village of Prajuru has ordered Pekaran to ensure a robust and humane series of Nyepi Holy Days in their respective areas, in coordination with the relevant security forces.” .”
“The entire community has an obligation to heed this collective call,” the closing statement reads.
