The following Memo went out to our 55 Bali Luxury Villas in Three Villa Complexes Re The Events to take place the next three days in Bali.
Dear Valued
Guests/Owners/Residents,
The Balinese New Year
“Nyepi” Celebration (The Day of Silence), will occur on Tuesday. March 28th,
2017:
The
celebration lasts three days; the days are called Pengerupukan on Monday, Nyepi on Tuesday, and Ngembak
Geni on Wednesday.
~ Pengerupukan: Monday
evening, March 27th:
Earth purification offering. Ceremonies will
be held at each village's cross roads. Cross roads are considered magical,
dangerous and are favorite haunts of the numerous and bothersome evil spirits
collectively known as bhuta - ka which abound in Bali who the Balinese believe
cause diseases, accidents.
Ogoh, Ogoh Parade:
A
highlight of the evening is the Ogoh-Ogoh parade which starts at around 7:00 -
9.00 PM.
We suggest watching the parade of dozens of
ogoh-ogoh’s at the corner next to McDonalds Restaurant.
Meal Planning: Meal Planning is
important as most restaurants will be closed on Tuesday night for the
parade.
Our
Emerald restaurant will be open until 5 pm.
We
can arrange for an in-villa meal delivered to your villa.
We
can also prepare pre-portioned meals for Wed. the day of silence when you
cannot go to any restaurants except Emerald villas.
Please
place orders with our restaurant staff by calling 270216 or 284069.
~ Nyepi Day of Silence, Tuesday March
28th:
Tuesday morning starting
at 6.00 am is the day of Silence.
You will wake up as you
would have 100 years ago to the sound of the birds and winds rustling through
the coconut trees and the absence of any modern noise such as motorcycles and
automobiles.
It is
a very special sensation and truly a rare experience. TV’s and radios must be
kept at a level low enough so that they may not be heard by our Balinese
neighbors.
Emerald restaurant will
be open from 7 AM until 7 PM on Tuesday. March 28th,
2017 so you can order meals and have them delivered to your Emerald Villa
during those times. Our staff during Nyepi is at a minimum so please be patient
and order at least three hours ahead.
You are welcome to come to the Emerald Restaurant Bar
have a few drinks and play some billiards.
That night close the
curtains, keep the lights off, and snuggle up to watch a DVD at low volume.
Cable television will be blocked by the providers. Internet and Telephone
should still be available but we cannot guarantee. There will not be any maid
service since maids cannot leave their homes.
~ Ngembak
Geni: Wednesday, March 29th:
The
next morning after 6.00 am, is Ngembak Geni and life goes
back to normal. The Balinese however will visit their families and relatives to
wish them luck and happiness for the coming year. Shops and restaurants are
partially open again.
Our President
highly suggests a 6.00 am sunrise walk on the beach to view Bali’s offshore
Islands with the absence of any man made pollution. It is truly magical.
Should
you have any questions or problems please do not hesitate to call us at 284069.
Emergences:
For
emergences contact your Security guards, Reception at 284069 or Gede at
081337293191 or Lawrence at 08123814014.
We
hope you enjoy this truly rare experience.
Best
Regards, Happy Nyepi from the Management.
Selamat Hari Nyepi
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