Bali to deport two Polish nationals for flaunting Nyepi ban

A general view shows an empty street in Badung, Bali on March 22, during Nyepi, the day of silence, when Hindus do not work, travel or take part in any indulgence.- AFP

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Two Polish nationals will be deported for flaunting the ban of Nyepi, the day of silence, after being at Purnama Beach in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali and arguing with pecalang (Balinese traditional guards) when reprimanded on Wednesday (March 22).

Karol Grabinski, 39, and Barbara Karina Walczak, 24, were found eating their meals on the beach at a bale bengong (open-air wooden hut) on the beach at 9.30am on Wednesday when the pecalang patrolled the areas. A small camping tent was attached on the bale bengong.