Nyepi, Bali’s Silent New Year
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In Bali, Indonesia, the Saka New Year—which this year falls on March 12—is observed by a day of silence, meditation and fasting known as Nyepi.
The holiday, while rooted in Hinduism, is observed throughout Bali province. All activities that might interfere with self-reflection are halted, including work, travel, entertaining and, for the most devout, eating and talking.
On the eve of Nyepi, negative spirits are vanquished through the Bhuta Yajna ritual. During this ritual, Ogoh-ogoh—large demonic figures constructed of bamboo and paper—are paraded through the streets and then ceremonially burned. Once purified of humans’ spiritual pollutants, the city is prepared for its day of silent reflection.
TMH Tour Videos #7 || Cardiff - Mar 3, 2013
( click on the song to open the video)1. Up All Night
2. I Would
3. Heart Attack
6. One Thing
7. C’mon C’mon
9. One Way Or Another/Teenage Kicks
10. Last First Kiss
11. Moments
12. Back For You
13. Summer Love
14. Over Again
15. Little Things
16. Teenage Dirtbag
17. Rock Me
18. She’s Not Afraid
19. Kiss You
21. What Makes You Beautiful
*the boys trying to rap*
Zayn: “yo bitches they don’t know”
Harry:”what?….WHAT?!”
