Bali’s Benoa Port Resumes Operations After 24-Hour Nyepi Shutdown
Mar. 20, 2026
Operations at Benoa Port in Denpasar have returned to normal following a full-day suspension during Nyepi, Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed on March 19–20, 2026.
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US Tourist Detained for Violating Nyepi Silence Day Rules in Bali’s Sukawati
Mar. 20, 2026
A United States national identified by the initials KAA was secured by Sukawati Police officers and local pecalang (traditional security personnel) after being found walking outside during Nyepi Day on Thursday (March 19, 2026).
Nyepi in Bali: The Day of Silence and Its Significance in Balinese Culture
Jan. 10, 2026
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.