Bali’s New Year Begins With Monsters and Silence
Every year, the island of Bali enters total stillness. No lights, no traffic, no Wi-Fi. For 24 hours, life completely stops. But behind this moment of silence is a week of vibrant rituals, spiritual cleansing, and ancient tradition.
We follow Kori, a tennis coach turned high priestess, as she leads her community through the sacred ceremonies of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
From coastal purification rituals to the burning of towering demon effigies, this is an inside look at how one woman helps prepare an entire island for a full day of stillness.
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Tennis Coach Princess
01:21 - Water Purification Ceremony
01:37 - Meprani
02:07 - Ogoh-ogoh Monsters!
02:35 - Day of Silence
#bali #nyepi #mindfulness #documentary #greatbigstory
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We follow Kori, a tennis coach turned high priestess, as she leads her community through the sacred ceremonies of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
From coastal purification rituals to the burning of towering demon effigies, this is an inside look at how one woman helps prepare an entire island for a full day of stillness.
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Tennis Coach Princess
01:21 - Water Purification Ceremony
01:37 - Meprani
02:07 - Ogoh-ogoh Monsters!
02:35 - Day of Silence
#bali #nyepi #mindfulness #documentary #greatbigstory
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
It’s a powerful blend of mindfulness, spirituality, and cultural tradition.
Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com ?
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