BALI’s “Day of Silence” was even quieter than usual this year as coronavirus fears prompted authorities to scale back an annual celebration that sees the Hindu-majority island in Indonesia come to a near standstill.
Known as Nyepi, the festival calls on locals to stay at home for 24 hours and reflect in a self-imposed lockdown. Flights and internet connections are temporarily halted while tourist attractions are closed to allow time for meditation and introspection.
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