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On behalf of The Bali Hotels Association, I bid you a warm welcome to our home, the island of the Gods.
To assist you in your adventures while visiting our island, we are delight- ed to bring you this detailed and comprehensive map; The Official Bali Map, sponsored by the Bali Hotels Association and BaliBrochure Compa- ny.
Bali is alive with color, and a feast for your senses. Bali presents the perfect blend of the modern and the traditional, so allow yourself to indulge in all that Bali has to offer while you are our guests.
Don't miss the Ogoh-Ogoh Parade happening in March! Welcome to Bali! "Selamat datang di Bali!"
Thank you,
Ricky Putra
January-February 2019
Chinese New Year
February 5, 2019
Chinese New Year is a local public holiday that allows those celebrating to reconnect with their families and prepare for the arrival of the new lunar year. Travellers looking to be apart of the celebration can visit Vihara Darmayana in Kuta, Vihara Ong Tay Jen Griya Kongco Dwipayana in Denpasar or Satya Dharma Temple also in Denpasar.
Ogoh-Ogoh Parade
March 6, 2019
Ogoh Ogoh are giant puppets made in the form of mythological Balinese demons. On the eve before Nyepi Day they are paraded on the streets of Bali to purify the island from spiritual pollutants and ward off evil spirits. The best spots to view the parade include Taman Satria Gatotkaca in Tuban, Bemo Corner in Kuta, Puputan Badung in Denpasar, By Pass & Danau Buyan Intersection in Sanur, By Pass & Campus Unud Intersection in Jimbaran and By Pass & Gopala Intersection in Nusa Dua.
NYEPI
March 7, 2019
Nyepi is well known as the “Day of Silence”, which represents the New Year under the Balinese calendar. Starting from 6am until 6am the next morning, Nyepi is for self contemplation, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. Restrictions include: no fire or cooking, no working, no entertainment, no travelling and, for some, no eating and talking.
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