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Ogoh-ogoh: the eve of Nyepi
The night before the Day of Silence
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Image courtesy of © FaizAttariqi · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Ogoh-ogoh: the eve of Nyepi
On the eve of Nyepi, the Day of Silence, each village parades its ogoh-ogoh, huge papier-mâché demons, through the streets to drive out evil spirits. In 2027 Nyepi falls on Monday 8 March, so the parades are on the evening of Sunday 7 March.
Why it's on our list
- 7 March 2027
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ogoh-ogoh: the eve of Nyepi before you go.