Nyepi is a popular Indonesian national holiday that local Balinese ethnic groups as well as tourists across nations celebrate it every year due to its fame. So, what is Nyepi Day?

Emerged as a cultural holiday, the event is translated into “Day of Silence” for many foreign tourists. This cultural event has rules that are extensive across the Island. One of the prominent elements of the event is blacking out. For 24 hours, starting at 6am, every Balinese resident–including tourists, are obliged to switch their lights off. In addition, they are obliged to stay at home, leaving the road deserted. Many believe that rather than being restrictive, these rules are an embrace for one soul.

The ethnic group celebrates it at the start of the “Caka” Year in Balinese calendar. Through prayers, fasting and meditation they dedicated themselves to God (Hyang Widi Wasa). Most tourists regard this moment as an act of looking at oneself to evaluate their personal values.

As a whole, the people across the island celebrate this cultural day to clean the island from any misfortune. In doing so, they manifest purity and zeal for the year ahead.

What happens on Nyepi Day?

As marked, The Hindu community in Bali celebrates this for over a period of six days. However, the total silent day is only one day, and this year will be on March 22nd.

Before the silent day, they conducted various religious activities, including temple visits. There are some festivities to celebrate. Denpasar, Canggu, Ubud and Jimbaran are tourist areas for this event. The denser areas come alive with festive parades for locals and tourists to enjoy.

If you’re a fan of traditional festivals, the perfect day awaits you to indulge. The sacred rituals become a major tourists’ attraction during the Nyepi Day rollout in bali. The reason they do the utmost is that it is designed to catch the attention of evil spirits that roam the earth and cast them away from the deserted scenery.

After the total silent day, Balinese celebrate “Ngembak Geni” with Ngembak meaning Free and Geni is Fire. There is no big celebration like a day in pre-nyepi day. Rather toned down social gathering events where most locals socialize after staying indoors for 24 hours.

Silence Day in Bintan Resorts: Balinese-Inspired Private Resorts

The value of Nyepi Day stands across Indonesia even though most islands don’t elaborately celebrate it. Same like Bali, in Bintan Resorts you can always practice soul cleansing activity to drive negativeness away.

As popular as it gets, Bali’s unique aesthetics is popular among wellness retreat seekers. You can expect natural materials, airy spaces, and a private pool as the key amenities in these resorts. Here are some Bintan Resorts balinese-inspired private resorts for you to celebrate Nyepi:

• • Pantai Indah Lagoi Bintan

    Nestled in the eastern quarter of the Lagoi Bay, the resort offers the best of idyllic island life coupled with modern luxuries. With 99 exclusive intricate Balinese style pool villas, Pantai Indah Lagoi, serves a true tropical retreat, just 40 minutes ferry ride away from Singapore.

    Thanks to its quiet location and endless white sand, Nyepi celebration outside Bali is possible!

  • Kamuela Villas Lagoi Bay Bintan

    Home to 28 private villas, this private sanctum is perfect for you to indulge in your own personal space. With a spacious living room and private pool, Kamuela Villas Lagoi Bay will transport you to Bali as soon as you step foot in your very own room.

    Decorated with balinese-like stone wall, warm ambience, and lush greenery, the resort will make sure you have your silent day very tranquil. Be transported to a botanical garden interior and indulge in your very own sanctuary, perfect for Nyepi Day celebrations!

  • Banyan Tree Bintan

    Popular among first-class tropical getaways, Banyan Tree is home to sheer indulgence. The group has an extensive property portfolio across the world, one in Bintan and Bali. If you are staying in Singapore, Banyan Tree Bintan is only a 60 minutes ferry ride away from you.

    With traditional Balinese style–private villas, you will surely experience the tranquility and comfort of the island resort life. Indulging in the lush foliage forest of Bintan Resorts, pamper into Balinese tropical luxury in Bintan Resorts.

Even though Bintan Island doesn’t particularly celebrate Nyepi as festive as Bali, you can still experience the tranquility and quietness by immersing yourself in these balinese-inspired private resorts.