Aside from vibrant towns and stunning beaches, Bali is also known for its rich cultural heritage, including the unique Day of Silence. A day dedicated to the Balinese Hindu tradition of cleansing the island from evil spirits. For 24 hours, the island will go into “silent mode”, a stark contrast to its usually exciting charm, as a serene calmness falls over the island. Check out this article to know what to expect for Nyepi next year! What is Nyepi? Nyepi is a key event in the Balinese Hindu calendar celebrating the new Saka Year. It’s a day in a year where the island comes to a standstill for a moment of reflection and meditation. All activities in the island will close during Nyepi, including the airport and other transportation going in and out of the island will cease. Everyone is expected to stay at home in lockdown mode. Before Nyepi: Melasti Their preparation for Nyepi begins with a cleansing ritual a few days prior to Nyepi. A majority of the Balinese will gather at the beach wearing white as a symbol of purification. Usually sacred objects are paraded around the “village” before being purified. During Nyepi The actual day of Nyepi starts from 6 AM to 6 AM the next day. During this day, you can expect absolute silence all over the island. The local guards, or pecalang, will patrol the area to ensure that everyone stays indoors and respect the Day of Silence. After Nyepi: Ogoh-Ogoh Parade Mostly known as Pengerupukan, this portion of the celebration is the widely anticipated Ogoh-Ogoh parade, a stunning display of papier-mache depicting monsters and other ghoulish things by local regions or ‘banjars’. The streets will be closed as people flock the streets with the giant figures, making vibrant noises, from loud music to traditional instruments as they parade the streets. Then, at the end of the parade, the ogoh-ogoh will be burned in an open area. This is done in the hopes that the evil spirits in the island will be attracted by the lights and the noise, and by the time they arrive, the island will already be in lockdown mode, seemingly deserted and losing interest. Thus, the island will be free of evil spirits for another year. When is Nyepi in Bali? Nyepi usually falls around March, following the new lunar sequence. In 2025, Nyepi Day will be observed on Saturday, March 29th, 6:00 AM until Sunday, March 30th. Should everyone celebrate Nyepi, even tourists? You don’t have to join in the rituals and ceremonies, but everyone in the island is expected to adhere to the four rules of Nyepi: Basically, foreigners and non-Balinese Hindu are expected to stay indoors, refraining from outdoor activities outside of your home, hotel, or villa. What can I do during Nyepi? If you’re staying in the hotel, you can still enjoy the facilities and amenities they offer. Some may even offer fun activities or promos for guests, from spa packages, movie nights, and more to enjoy the most of your time during your stay. If you’re staying in a villa or an Airbnb, you can bask in the complete serenity of the island. You might want to stock up on some food and drinks as there will be no delivery services and shops open during the day. Most shops may even close the day before Nyepi. Things to avoid during Nyepi: With the basics down, you’ll be ready for Nyepi 2025! And after the day of serenity ends, you can stop by Café del Mar Bali to resume your island holiday!
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I really had a great experience in Cafe del Mar. the food is worth the price, the ambience (especially during sunset) is great, and the service is 10/10! Also I would love to say thank you to Arsa, Wiwin & Ray for their services & hospitality, they are really friendly & helpful to us! Parking: n/a
Tara Aziza
June 26, 2023 -
Awesome food & beverages, attention to detail given, impeccable service by our waiter/ess Sedana, Arta & Sri. Great views & a DJ on from 4. We will return today. Loved it!
Colby Letizia
October 12, 2023 -
Great service and great ambience. Pool and sunset was amazing. Danendra gave great service and was always very attentive. Extremely happy Vegetarian options: Good spread
Harshkunj Chokhawala
June 3, 2023 -
Pelayanan ramah dengan kak elsa
Urban Vape
October 12, 2023 -
one of our waitress name Fadila and Radha gived excellent service. makanannya enak, servicenya BAGUS BGT! ramah2 juga staff lainnya
nalita grace4
June 19, 2023 -
Fantastic beach club with highly attentive staff. Could not recommend more!
Bradford Jefferies
October 12, 2023 -
Such an amazing place! The staff and facilities are fantastic. They were so polite and were very helpful without being in your face at all. We had cocktails and food, which was the first time I tried the pork with crackling although I forgot the Balinese name, it’s a must try. It’s similar to pork belly and the fat is rendered and flavoured very well. It just melts in your mouth when eaten with the pork. The pools are immaculate with some good music playing and the view is of some of the nicer side of beaches in Bali due to it being more north from the original tourist locations. I’d go back again and already personally recommended it to some friends who went recently and they also enjoyed it. Beautiful place!
Alex SMP
May 3, 2023 -
so chill with the greatest viewwww
Claudia Arinauli
October 5, 2023 -
A more chill beach club, especiallt compared to neighboring atlas and finns. Good to lie down and enjoy tbe subset without the loud party. Food and coctails are mediocre
xdnlla
October 17, 2023 -
First time here and the ambience didn’t disappoint. Our service staff - Cynthia, was really helpful. Helped take a bunch of pictures around the area to capture the best sunsets. We had some snacks (wings & calamari) and churros. All were pretty good. The dipping sauce for the calamari was alittle salty but it was better with the sauce from the wings. :) Happy hour starts at 7pm and it’s really good value. We were there from 430pm - 8pm.
William Tay
June 26, 2023
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