Various things tourists can do in bali during nyepi

If you have ever been to the island of Bali, you will know that most Balinese people are followers of the Hindu religion. Yes, this island which is often dubbed as paradise on earth is indeed the 'center' of Hinduism in Indonesia. Therefore Nyepi day is a religious celebration that is classified as important for the Balinese people. However, what about tourists? Come on, see the various activities that tourists can do during Nyepi on the island of Bali.

Following the rituals performed by the community

Like residents in a dead city, Bali will stop all activities it does. In fact, the internet network will also be turned off on Nyepi Day. However, there are many rituals performed by Balinese people before and after Nyepi, and you as a tourist can witness them. This can be one of the tourist activities during Nyepi which is a pity to miss. You can witness a purification ceremony called Melasti before Nyepi. Apart from that, you can also see other rituals such as pengrupukan before Nyepi day arrives. Meanwhile, there are also rituals performed by Balinese people after Nyepi. One example is Ngembak Gen where Balinese Hindus will forgive each other. Not only that, there is also a ritual for young Hindus in Bali called omed-omedan, where young people in Bali will be paraded to kiss each other while being splashed with water by other residents.

Meditate

The atmosphere of Bali at night during Nyepi is very dark because at that time there are no lights or electricity. No wonder the night will feel more lonely and dark. For those of you who are timid, maybe this will be something scary. However, if you can look at it from another perspective, this is actually the perfect time to stargaze! This activity may not be easy to do on other nights on the island of Bali. The stars in the sky will look clearer and more beautiful that night. Not to mention the calm atmosphere, it will be very supportive for you to enjoy the scenery that you might not be able to enjoy in Bali on other nights. There might not be much for you to do in Bali on Nyepi day, especially if you don't celebrate it. However, it's not a problem to appreciate the celebration for just one day, right? Be creative and enjoy Nyepi day in Bali in your own way!