10/03/2024 16:37 (UTC)

Bali welcomes Hindu New Year

Denpasar (Indonesia), Mar 10 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Made Nagi) Balinese welcomed the Balinese Hindu New Year in Denpasar on Sunday by carrying giant effigies representing aspects of evil, whose local name is "Ogoh-ogoh", during a parade ahead of Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence.

The Balinese will celebrate Nyepi Day on 11 March 2024, during which time Hindus on the island of Bali will not be allowed to travel, work, light lamps, cook or engage in any other activities.

FOOTAGE OF THE DAY OF SILENCE IN DENPASAR, BALI.

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Date: 10/03/2024 16:34 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief » Hinduism
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 112 seconds
Reference: 7001344032
Relevance: Normal