Сходили на днях с другом на территорию Пулковской Обсерватории. Очень грустно было зайти в заброшенную часть, где ржавеют останки радиотелескопа и другого оборудования. Прямо почувствовали, как когда-то всё это было новое, блестело, двигалось, механизмы работали, зубчатые колеса вращались, тросы тянули, приборы снимали показания. А теперь вот так.
На входе нет никаких запрещающих табличек или заборов, нас никто не останавливал. Как я понимаю, это уже почти официально музейные экспонаты.
Дрон, кстати, не взлетает, не даёт даже винты запустить — территория попадает в охранную зону аэропорта. Разве что на каком-то самосборном можно там летать, но у нас такого не было.
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📰From March 18 to March 24, official public holidays will take place in Indonesia
ℹ️ During this period, the country observes religious holidays:
• March 20 – Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence)
• March 21–24 – holidays during the Ramadan period
❗️As a result, many government offices and some companies may be closed or operating with limited hours.
#closures#holidays@BaliNews
🇮🇩 Jan 16 – Public Holiday in Indonesia
☪️ Isra Mi’raj will be observed nationwide. It is an important date in Islamic tradition, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey and ascension.
❌ So government offices, banks, and immigration services may be closed or run on limited hours.
Plan errands and paperwork accordingly.
#holidays#closures@BaliNews
🗓 June 6 and 9 are official holidays in Indonesia
☪️ Idul Adha is an Islamic holiday in Indonesia that is also known as the Day of Sacrifice. Idul Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month on the Islamic Hijrah calendar.
🛐 On the morning of Idul Adha, Muslims perform their pre-sunrise prayers. Then, at a mosque, Muslims perform the Idul Adha prayer when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Idul Adha is a formal Islamic holiday, so Indonesian Muslims will often wear traditional clothing to attend mosque services.
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✝️Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
📆May 29 and 30 are official public holidays across Indonesia.
📍 In Bali, is Ascension Day of Jesus Christ, a Christian holiday often celebrated with family gatherings. This may contribute to a long weekend and increased traffic and activity in Bali.
🐌 Long weekends always increase traffic and busy queues at cafes and restaurants, so be prepared.
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🐲 Tomorrow a long weekend in honor of Galungan will start
📆 From April 22 to 24 (Tuesday-Thursday), Bali will have a long weekend to celebrate Galungan.
❌ Not only government offices (including immigration offices, banks and schools) will be closed, but also many local establishments such as stores and warungs will be closed.
ℹ️ Galungan is celebrated every 210 days. This year, it will be celebrated twice. The celebration marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. The series of holidays (not all of them are weekends) lasts 10 days, ending with another important day for the Balinese, called Kuningan. All employers give bonuses to their Balinese employees in the run-up to the holidays.
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🗻 Mount Agung hikes will be closed for almost a month
🛕 Due to major ceremonies at Besakih Temple, climbing Mount Agung will be prohibitedfrom March 28 to April 24 (inclusive). Trails are expected to reopen on April 25.
ℹ️ This is a common practice during large religious ceremonies held at the foot of the sacred mountain. If you were planning a hike, consider alternative routes such as Mount Abang or Mount Batur.
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✈️A night without takeoffs: Bali airport closes runway for repairs
📰 Ngurah Rai Airport is repairing its main runway. Every day from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., road workers remove the old asphalt concrete and lay new asphalt. The repairs will continue until September 23.
📲 All delayed evening flights are automatically rescheduled for the morning. Passengers are advised to check their flight status.
#airport#tourism#closures@BaliNews
🇮🇩 Galungan and Kuningan Celebrations in Bali
📅 November 18, 19, 20 and 28
🐲 Bali is celebrating the important Balinese Hindu holidays Galungan and Kuningan — days dedicated to the victory of good over evil and honoring ancestral spirits.
This period is filled with ceremonies, offerings, and prayers meant to bring purification and blessings to families.
⚠️ Please note: many government institutions — including immigration offices, banks, and other public services — will be closed on these dates.
#holidays#culture#closures@BaliNews
🌋Agung volcano became inaccessible for climbing for two months
📰 From October 1 climbing the famous Agung volcano in Bali is once again temporarily closed.
🛕 Excursions there are suspended for the duration of the religious ceremony in the temple Pasar Agung Giri Tokhlangkir. The ban will last from October 1 to November 30, 2024. The big ceremony, which is held only once every ten years, will take place on those dates.
This ceremony is held once every ten years. The last one was held in October 2014, so this is an important event for Pasar Agung Temple. Together with the management of Pasar Agung Temple, I really hope that this year's series of events will be successful from start to finish,
said Pasar Agung Temple Public Relations Officer I Wayan Suara Arsana.
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⛔ Uluwatu chaos: legendary sterling shortcut permanently closed
📰 As of February 11, 2026 the vital shortcut linking Bingin Beach, Dreamland, Balangan & Jimbaran has been shut down for good. Security turns everyone away on the spot.
Now:
• everyone detours via main roads
• traffic jams 2–3× worse (especially peak hours)
• Uluwatu = Bali’s fastest-growing tourist hotspot
#roads#closures#transport@BaliNews
📰April 8 in Bali is a public holiday in honor of Pagerwesi
🛡Pagerwesi is an important holiday in Balinese Hinduism dedicated to spiritual protection and inner strength. Its name translates as “iron fence,” symbolizing protection from evil. On this day, locals pray for protection of the mind and soul, visit temples, and make offerings.
⚠️ Closures to expect: some local shops, cafes, and services may be closed or have shorter hours, and government offices won’t be open. Tourist places, supermarkets, and most restaurants usually stay open, but traffic can be busier near temples.
#holidays#roads#closures@BaliNews
🗻Mount Agung will be closed for hiking from November 2 to 16
📰 Hiking on Mount Agung in Karangasem will be temporarily closed from November 2 to 16, 2025. This is due to the annual sacred Pujawali ceremony taking place at the Pasar Agung Temple in Sebudi village.
🛕 The decision to close the area was made to preserve the sanctity of the mountain and the temple, as well as to ensure safety during the religious rituals.
#culture#holidays#closures#places@BaliNews