Nyepi

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nyepi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the holiday name?Nyepi (Day of Silence)
2. What is the calendar system?Balinese Saka calendar
3. Why do people stay quiet on Nyepi?They stay quiet to purify their thoughts, shed bad feelings, and set good intentions for the new year. The silence helps everyone feel united and peaceful.
4. How do people celebrate Nyepi?People meditate, fast, and do a ritual called melukat to cleanse their mind. They also follow four rules: no fire, no work, no movement, no entertainment.

Saka Calendar: An ancient lunisolar calendar used in Bali to determine religious holidays and festivals.
Brata Penyepian: The set of four fundamental prohibitions observed during Nyepi, guiding the day's activities.
Amati Lelungan: The prohibition of travel, meaning no one is permitted to leave their homes or villages.
Ngembak Geni: The day following Nyepi, marking the return to normal activities and often celebrated with family.