Bali Hindus prepare for new year with fire and demons
Hindus in the Indonesian island of Bali hold an effigy parade and a purification fire ceremony in preparation for the Hindu new year.
Bali shuts down for 'Day of Silence'The Indonesian island of Bali comes to a standstill for 24 hours as local Hindus observe Nyepi, a day of silence that marks the start of the new year in the Balinese Hindu calendar.
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