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Ogoh-Ogoh Festival
March 28
Free
The Ogoh-Ogoh Festival is a vibrant and deeply symbolic event celebrated annually on the eve of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence. This unique festival features elaborate, towering effigies called Ogoh-Ogoh, crafted by local communities to represent malevolent spirits or negative energies.
Key Highlights:
- Creation of Ogoh-Ogoh: These artistic masterpieces are made from bamboo, papier-mâché, and colorful decorations, showcasing creativity and teamwork within Balinese villages.
- Parade and Rituals: On the night before Nyepi, the Ogoh-Ogoh are paraded through the streets with music, dancing, and theatrical performances, creating a lively atmosphere.
- Symbolism: The procession is designed to scare away evil spirits and purify the environment in preparation for the reflective silence of Nyepi.
- Burning Ceremony: After the parade, many Ogoh-Ogoh are ceremonially burned, symbolizing the destruction of negativity and renewal of balance.