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- | Inside the tiny corner | + | Why one of the world’s most popular islands falls completely silent for a day [[https://kraken8.it/ |
- | In ancient Greek and Roman legend, the Pillars | + | Bali, Indonesia is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The streets tingle with the whizz of motorbikes and the happy buzz of music pouring out of local cafes. |
- | One was on the Rock of Gibraltar, | + | But one day a year, the entire island falls silent. |
- | Today, Ceuta is a Spanish exclave, a piece of a country entirely surrounded by another, in this case Morocco. And while it may only be 18 miles from the Spanish mainland, this tiny pocket of Europe in Africa is one of the most unusual places on either continent. | + | This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year. |
- | Surrounded on three sides by water, Ceuta is protected by high medieval walls, stone citadels and barbed wire that all hint at its tumultuous history. | + | Unlike many other cultures, Balinese Hindus don’t mark the new year with fireworks, parties or drinking. |
- | With an area of just seven square miles and a population of around 85,000 people, this peninsula jutting abruptly into the Mediterranean Sea has been in the possession of Spain since 1580. | + | Instead, they observe Nyepi, or silence. For a 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m., Balinese Hindus fast, meditate, turn off the electricity and stay home with their families. Local security officers, called pecalang, patrol |
- | But the exclave is more than just a colonial hangover; with architecture, culture | + | Regardless of their personal beliefs, everyone visiting during Nyepi will be affected by the holiday. The airport and all tourist attractions are closed, and hotels do not check anyone in or out during |
- | “Ceuta was given the title of the most loyal city in Spain,” Mila Bernal, a local tourism office representative, | + | Amanda Syrowatka, owner of the Viceroy Bali, helps manage expectations for hotel guests during Nyepi. She points out that while there is one day of silence, |