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View all search resultsTwo Polish nationals will be deported for flouting the ban of Nyepi, the day of silence, after being at Purnama Beach in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, and arguing with pecalang (Balinese traditional guards) when reprimanded on Wednesday.
Bali is getting ready for a 24-hour rest as Balinese Hindus on the resort island will observe Nyepi, the day of silence, on Wednesday. All entries to Bali will be suspended from Wednesday at 6 a.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA) until 6 a.m. the next day, including all harbors and the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
With Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, fast approaching, Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta is welcoming guests from near and far to experience the celebration in the heart of Kuta, one of the busiest areas of the island.
The policy is in place to stem the transmission of the coronavirus as Jakarta continues to see a rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, which stood at 210 on Thursday, including 17 fatal cases.
The coronavirus epidemic has forced organizers to cancel the ogoh-ogoh (usually giant menacing effigies) parade, which aims to prevent bhuta kala (evil spirits) from disturbing the commemoration of Nyepi.
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