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The Hindu New Year, called Nyepi, is one of the most important religious events for Balinese Hindus.
This year, they welcomed the Saka New Year of 1931.
From 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection.
Anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted.
The main restrictions are: no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure;
no traveling; and for some, no talking or eating at all.
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All Over Indonesia
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When :
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See dates below
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At midnight Wednesday, the island's seaports, bus stations and airport closed down, not to reopen until 6 am Friday (2300 GMT Thursday).
When the new Hindu year officially begins.
Bali's famous beaches were deserted, and residents and visitors alike were required to remain indoors and keep any conversations quiet.
More than 3.5 million Balinese Hindus were fasting and meditating throughout the day and praying for a better future.
They are forbidden from lighting fires and turning on lights, televisions or radios during the 24-hour period.
On New Year's Eve, joyful residents took part in a noisy parade carrying huge paper-made effigies, known as Ogoh-Ogoh, which they burned before sunrise to symbolize all evil leaving the island ahead of the New Year.
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References :
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Wikipedia : Nyepi
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See the dates on which Nyepi is celebrated :
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Day of Silence
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| 2006 |
March |
30 |
Thursday |
| 2007 |
March |
19 |
Monday |
| 2008 |
March |
07 |
Friday |
| 2009 |
March |
26 |
Thursday |
| 2010 |
March |
16 |
Tuesday |
| 2011 |
March |
05 |
Saturday |
| 2012 |
March |
23 |
Friday |
| 2014 |
March |
31 |
Monday |
| 2015 |
March |
21 |
Saturday |
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