Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Celebration of Nyepi in Indonesia

Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isaawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese calendar (in 2013, it falls on March 12). It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi, a Government holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year.[1][2] 
1 ^ Hogue, Thomas (2006-03-24). "In Bali, a holiday for the ears". The New York Times (New York: NYTC). ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
2 ^ Onishi, Norimitsu (2011-03-06). "Silence Befalls Bali, but Only for a Day". The New York Times (New York: NYTC). ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
 

Since the offices were closed today, some of us investigated local shopping. Here are some sites to be seen: The shopping trip included Dave, Flavia, Karen, Maej, me, Sergio, Trupty, and Victor.

Here were a couple of highlights:
















The employees are so helpful, they showed me the correct way to wear a scarf.


Of course need to stop for coffee and lunch!



                                                                                                       



 















Thank You / Terima Kasih!
Terry

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