Bali's Day of Silence

Bali is in silence as people celebrate 'Hari Nyepi' or Day of Silence in conjunction with the new year festival according to the Balinese Hindu calendar. Bali, Indonesia.16/03/2010.

Bali is in silence as people celebrate 'Hari Nyepi' or Day of Silence 'saka' 1932 in conjunction with new year festival according to the Balinese Hindu calendar. The main purpose of 'nyepi' is to clean the bhuana agung (universe) and bhuana alit (human). During the 'nyepi' there will be absolutely no cars or motorbikes on the road except for ambulances. Pecalang, a traditional security guard will maintain the security and ensuring that there is no noise during this day.