This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year.
Amanda Syrowatka, owner of the Viceroy Bali, helps manage expectations for hotel guests during Nyepi.
The day before Nyepi is Ngrupuk, when giant monster effigies called ogoh ogoh, representing evil spirits, are paraded around by local children.
While some tourists plan to come to Bali for Nyepi specifically to witness or take part in the holiday, some find themselves there unexpectedly.
“While I might not plan a trip around Nyepi,” says Bigg, “I certainly wouldn’t mind being in Bali for it again.
Persons:
CNN —, Amanda Syrowatka, Viceroy Bali, Nyepi, ”, Wayan Ari, Putu Sayoga, Agung Parameswara, Margot Biggs, “
Organizations:
CNN, Local, School for International Training, Viceroy
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