Prior to Nyepi (the Balinese Hindu seclusion day), hundreds of local Balinese people will parade along the road heading to the beaches nearby. They will carry some traditional ornaments and gather together along the beaches, by the edges of the river or lake. This ceremony is known as Melasti. Melasti or Melelasti literally means to drift […]
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I still remember my first time experiencing Balinese seclusion day, also known as Nyepi, 2 years ago. It taught me some lessons to not only spend the whole day at home without the lights and fire, but also to also love the island and the people by taking part in the Balinese culture and religion event even thought […]
