"Nyepi" Bali's "Day of Silence," is a Hindu New Year celebration marked by 24 hours of complete stillness. Observed annually according to the Balinese Saka calendar (e.g., March 29–30 in 2025), the island shuts down: no lights, travel, noise, or work is allowed. Locals stay indoors to meditate, fast, and reflect, aiming to purify themselves and the island from past negativity.

The day before Nyepi features vibrant "Ogoh-Ogoh parades" where giant demon statues are paraded and burned to scare off evil spirits. The silence on Nyepi itself is believed to trick lingering spirits into thinking Bali is deserted, ensuring a fresh start. Even tourists must follow the rules, staying in their accommodations while the airport closes entirely. The holiday ends with "Ngembak Geni" a day of forgiveness and community celebrations.

@Dom *******

Yes good one😁

Muay Thai made me strong!

@Dom *******

Yes good one😁

Muay Thai made me strong!

@Abhishek ******

They are but I was just unlucky! My ED Visa expired in february which I was on for 9 months and before that I entered Thailand only 2 times. So shouldn’t be a red flag at all.

@Peter *****

Yessir I understand now!

@Stefani *******

I’m looking forward!!

@James *******

Thank you!!!

@Elías *******

I agree but beeing denied into the country means also that they see it in their system I assume. Because one other guy that got the entry denied the same day as me and with who I kept contact tried again a few days later and they didn’t let him in again. They told him he needs to get an other Visa than tourist if he wants to enter the kingdom.

@John *********

Thanks for the clarification! The thing is the immigration officers told me like 100 times you are getting deported😂 Probably lost in translation but yes you are right!!!

@Jayson *********

I think you’ll be fine. It takes a bit longer in Indonesia because there been a few holidays. Hang in there brother you’ll have it soon!