The Ogoh-Ogoh parade happens right before Nyepi, the Day of Silence, which is symbolic to burning and amputating evil off the face of the earth.
I’ve been traveling in and out of Bali for a while now, but this was my first Nyepi experience.
It’s a unique and indeed a special cultural immersion. I’m grateful to be here for it.
Locals and tourists unite as everyone rallies in the streets with gigantic demonic creatures.
I find the creative effort and the true meaning of these rituals deeply inspiring.
There were giant demons and there was a cute one with red hair. (haha)
It was the crowd’s energy and the chants of the locals that made it more epic.
This was taken where the parade started in Ubud near Monkey Forest.
I pretty much got the chance to look at each Ogoh-Ogoh. Fun.
The night of the Ogoh-Ogoh parade is followed by a day of peace in Bali where everyone stays home and you couldn’t hear any roaring motorcycles in the streets and the chirping of the birds are louder than ever.
This event is something to look forward to next year, if you plan to visit Bali for the first time. Though, take note, it’s not summer in Bali yet in March, so it rains a lot. I chose Ubud for Nyepi as it’s always been the center of anything cultural and spiritual. Not the place for my partying, but for my contemplation and more of art appreciation.
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